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Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
CALAVERAS COUNTY.

Chronicle: The Melba mine, located
at Chill junction, has temporarily sus-
pended operations, the condition of
the roads rendering it next to impos-
sible to get the necessary timbers on
the ground. Work will be actively re-
sumed in the early spring, as soon as
the condition of the roads will permit,
and a competent and reliable snperin-
tendent can be secured to take the
place of Daniel Grant, who has had
charge of the mine for the past three
months, on trial.
Work on the Gutfra mine is to be
commenced next week.
A partial cleanup was made at the
Burton hydraulic mine, in Chill gulch,
this week, and the result was very
satisfactory.
Prospect: The Beckley Consolidated
Gold and Silver Mining Company was
incorporated this week. The principal
place of business is in Milton, Cal.
Trustees for the first year: B. D..
Beckley, Ira Phelps, Charles A. Nc
Creery, M. P. Beckley of Milton, and
j. P. Snyder of San Andreas. Capital
stock, $1,000
Paul Loeffier of this place is in Tuol-
umne county, having secured the posi-
tion of superintendent of the Big Oak
mine at Big Oak Flat Mr.. Lueff1er is
a thorough miner, and that mining
company was fortunate in securing the
services of such an efficient man to di-
rect its affairs.
Tom Eproson has fOur-foot vein of
$40 rock in his mine near Milton. The
vein is tapped by tunnel 300 feet in
length.
A. Macomber of Jenny Lind has
struck a fine prospect near the Ply
mouth Rock mine, in Jenny Lind dis
trict.
r. NJ. Spence and Mr.. Scott of Souls
byville passed through the town on
Monday on their way to inspect some
mines beyond Sheep Ranch.
Superintendent Clary of the Com
modore mine has returned from trip
to Stockton.
Citizen: Two water gates, to be used
at the reservoir of the Emery mine,
passed through town for that place
this week. They weighed from 1000 to
5000 pounds each.
The Schmadake mill, at Angels Camp,
started up this week and is now rum
ming steadily. They now have only a
small force of men at work, but will
soon put on more, working two shifts.
w. w. Cook and wife have disposed
of half interest in the Birdina quartz
mine, at Campo Seco, to James Corri-
gan for $4,000, to be paid in two in
stallments of equal amounts in a years
time.
1t is reported that work will be re-
sumed on the 120-stamp mill of the
Melones Mining Company at Robin
sons Ferry on or about the 1st of
March. A large number of men will
be employed, which will revive the
burg.i
A large amount of heavy iron water
pipe has been passing through town
the past few days for the Sheep Ranch
mine. A great deal of Improvements
have been carried on at the mine, and
it will be operated more extensively
than ever.
c. w. Alexander, of San Francisco,
the agent of those who are working
the Orc Plata gravel mine, near Angels,
visited the property last week. He
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
To Work In Kern County.

Duncan Gilchrist, the well-known
millman of this section, has recently
returned to Amador City from Ell Do
RADIO, where he has been employed for
some time. Next Monday he expects
to leave lone for the Glen Olive mine,
eight miles out of Vaughn, Kern county.
The Glen Olive mine is one of the lead
ing gold producers of that county and
is operated by Mr.. John Palmer, a
former resident of Amador City, who,
for many years has been connected
with mines and mining in this county.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Ursula Parlor Programme.

Following is the programme of the
entertainment to be given at Webb
Hall, February 26th, by the Native
Daughters:
ORCHESTRA
LEFT SIDE CENTER RIGHT SIDE
l.
Watching and Waiting.
Jack Sprat and His Wife
Piano Solo-Ila Ginocchio
The 13s,aIlp aelpmest ne Shady Nook The Proposal
Solo-Miss Parker
III.
Farewell Tired of Waiting Red Cross Nurse
Character Song Mspa SaTPde ksrr Ss5ainer
Boy Peddler On Dress Parade Broke
Solo-Emil Marcucci
v.
Solitude Memories Lost in Sorrow
Orchestra
VI.
Stolen Kiss In Love Remember Ne
Solo-Miss Rickert
VII
Abstraction Songs of Spring Spirit of Spring
VIII
ListouinB W tno T aries Greek roses SapphO
Solo-Miss Fault
TX.
Highlo Jack & Game
Between Love and Duty
Orchestra
X.
Faith Magdalen at the Foot Praying
of the Cross
Solo-Montie Snow
XII
Young Acrobat The Debut Naughty Child
Orchestra
XII.
Maid of the Orient
At the Shrine Of Venus
Greek Slave
The entertainment will be followed by Q
social dance.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Miss Littlefeld Entertains.

A delightful evening was passed by a
few of Miss Daisy Littlefeld's friends,
at her home, last Monday evening.
Vocal and instrumental music, inter-
spersed by lively conversation, led up
to the conventional moment for pal
atable lunch, served most charmingly.
after the discussion of which Mr.. j.
w. Caldwell, Miss Madge Rust and the
hostess contributed excellent musical
selections.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
J, w. Caldwell, Miss May Anthony,
Miss Wanda Reichling, Miss Emma
Boarman, Miss Madge Rust, Miss Nita
Littlefield, and Messrs. +. G. Bole,
Louis Berger and Clarence freeman.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
TUESDAY NIGHTS BLAZE.
Probably Strong Wind Blew the Lamp Over
and Started the Fire.

About II o'clock last Tuesday night,
the heavens northeast Of Jackson were
brilliantly Illuminated for a short
time, causing much speculation on the
part of those who witnessed it as to
whose house or barn was being re-
duced to ashes.
The following morning the mystery
was explained as follows: About II
O'Clock, Tuesday night, Mrs. E. M.
Speer, who lives about three miles
northeast of jackson, and her son, w.
E. Speer, left the house and proceeded
to an Out-building in rear of residence
to catch some chickens. They left the
doors of the house open and a lighted
lamp therein. On their return, ten to
fifteen minutes later, the interior of
the house was in flames and they did
not succeed in saving any Of the house
hold effects, except one bookcase, and
perhaps few small articles of little or
no consequence. They turned their
attention to saving adjacent buildings,
and were successful.
The house was insured for $500 and
the household effects for $500.
1t is thought by Mrs. Speer and her
son that strong breeze through the
mouse, the doors being open, caused
the lamp to explode and set fire to the
house.
The insurance, which was carried by
the Scottish Union and National, of
Edenborough, Scotland, the local
representative of which is Mrs. L. J.
Fontenrose, will not cover the loss by
several hundred dollars. When the
policy was issued, some six months
ago, one of the Speer brothers object
ed to taking out insurance, arguing
that the danger from fire was so slight,
the occupants of the house being so
cautious about fire, that it would be
waste OF money to carry policy. But
his objection was Overruled by
another brother and the policy
was issued. Thus we see that
fate rules many things with which
we mortals are concerned, and
that it never pays to take chances if
the risk can be avoided.
We understand that Mrs. Speer will
rebuild at once.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23

Garbarini Bros. are making a water
measuring box for the Blue Lakes Co.
which is to be used at the Amador
Queen No. 2. They are also doing
some heavy iron work for the Sheep
Ranch mine.
Joe Garbarini got the thumb of his
right hand too tlose to circular saw
about two weeks ago and received
slashing that he will remember for
some time to come. 1t is getting we'll,
but is still sore member. He hasn't
lost an hours work, however, on that
account,
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
A COURSE OF LECTURES.
An Unusual Treat to Be Given Us By Men
of Learning.

On Tuesday evening, February 9th,
the first intellectual treat, our people
will have the pleasure of listening to
one of the eloquent and eminent schol-
ars who are to lecture here during the
next few weeks. In order to secure
such able speakers, it was necessary to
arrange for course of three lectures,
which has been done and at an ex-
tremely moderate expense, namely:
333 cents lecture to all who procure
season ticket, the cost of which is only
S1.0O for three lectures, any one of
which is well worth the price for three.
Those who do not care to purchase a
season ticket can attend any one or all
Of the lectures at the regular admission
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Musicale at Webb Hall.

A novel Musicale in the form OF a
Glass Meeting, will be given in Webb
Hall, March 10th, by the pupils of
Mrs. Kay. In addition to the piano
recital there will be other attractions,
including songs, fancy dances, and a
musical comedy. The Orchestra will
also contribute to the pleasure of the
evening. Mrs. Kay being a musician
of ability and experience, and having
taken great pains in training her pupils
for this occasion, it promises to be
pleasing and instructive entertainment.
The programme will be published next
yUaak
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
D. STEWART COMPANY.
The Stewart Family of lone Have Consoli
dated.

The Stewart Family OF lone Have Consoli-
dated.
The heirs of the late 4. d. Stewart
of lone, have incorporated the busi-
ness under the name OF the ID Stewart
Co" There are seven members of the
company DIS follows, all OF whom are
directors: Mrs. I. ID. Stewart. lone:
J. L. Stewart Reno, Nov: Harry
Stewart, lone; J. G. Stewart, lone
Mrs. Eva Bennetts, lone; Miss Agnes
Stewart, lone: Walter Stewart, lone
The following named persons have
been elected as officers of the company:
j. f. Stewart, president; Mrs. Z. d.
Stewart, vice-president: }. c. Stewart,
secretary; Harry Stewart, treasurer
W. a. Bennetts will continue in the
position he has so long and ably filed,
namely: manager OF the mercantile de-
partment. Fred l.. Stewart will con-
tinue to look after the legal affairs of
the company and act as legal adviser
the same as he did for the estate be-
fore the incorporation took place. He
has handled the affairs of the Stewart
estate adroitly and with perfect salts
faction to all the heirs.
The capital stock of the company is
$50 600, $2S, 600 of which has been paid
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Estray Notice.

Taken up at my ranch on the South
Fork of Jackson creek, three miles
from Jackson, sometime during the
fall of 1897, one bay mare, aged about
three years. No marks. The owner
can have same by proving ownership
and paying expenses, including cost of
this notice. JOHN Ratio.
feh 1G-5t
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
St. Patrick's Day Entertainment

The ladies of the Catholic Choir
have in preparation the excellent Eng
lish drama entitled Queens Evil
dence,' which will be presented at
Loves Opera House on the evening of
March II, 1900. This drama will be Il
treat to our people, as it contains many
interesting scenes and captivating eli
makes. Great care is being taken by
those interested to have the drama
well staged and accurately rendered.
Don't miss it.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
AUkUM NEWS.
The Umatalle Gravel Mine Has Caved In,
But No One Was Injured.

AUKUM, February Is, 1900.
We were informed that the Umatella
gravel mine had begun to cave in places
as it is a veritable catacombe, made so
by the inner workings.
Maranda HOser has the measles.
The w. G. 7. U. had a quilting bee
last Saturday. letting their labor go to
one of the order to take the place of
a quilt that was accidentally destroyed
recently.
A. j. Grain and another gentlemen
passed by here on their way to Indian
Diggings last Friday.
Roy Warren, who has been stopping
with his grandparents, returned home
Saturday.
Mrs. Seeley is visiting her daughter
in-law at Placerville. NOME.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Fraser-Donsy.

George D. Fraser and Miss Eva
Doney were united in marriage at the
home of the bride on Thursday even
ing of last week by Rev. Watkins at
Sutter Creek. The ceremony was
quietly performed and only few rela-
tives and close friends were present.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Mother Lode Mines Yield
Great Riches.
TWENTY STAMP MILL TO Be BUILT At THE UNION
The Royal Consolidated Mines Keep
One Hundred and Twenty
Stamps Dropping.
AMADOR COUNTY.
Central Eureka-sutter Creek.

1t has been decided to put up mill
at the Central Eureka mine large
enough for twenty stamps, but only
ten stamps will be put in at present.
Good rock is coming from the 1900
level, and another run of the rich ore
will be handled ab the Zeila mill if
Superintendent Detert, of the Zeila,
can conveniently arrange to handle it
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Sheep Ranch-Calaveras County.

Reports from the Sheep Ranch mine
are very encouraging. Henry Gar
barini recently returned from the
mine, and states that he saw some
very rich free milling rock. The
opinion in Calaveras is that the mine
will yield up wealth for its present
owners as it did in the past for former
prietors. The mill is one of the finest
20-stamp mills in the State.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23

A milliner from New York has rented
part of the White House store and will
soon be able to show the most mag
nificent line of stylish millinery that
was ever kept in first-class millinery
establishment. Grand opening March
18th. 2-9.5t
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Peerless-Jackson.

Superintendent Henry Osborne of
the Peerless mines still reports favorable
indications as he proceeds with the
work of sinking, but it is, in the LED
GERs'S opinion, too early to predict,
with any degree of certainty, what
Dame Fortune has in store for the
owners of this large PROPERTY.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Lincoln-sutter Creek.

1t is reported that some very good
rock is being taken out of the Lincoln
mine at the 500 level, also that cross
cutting continues, Burleigh drills be-
ing used, at the 1900. President E. G..
VOORHEES,, we understand, is well
pleased with the progress being made.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
A Lost Locket.

Lost, somewhere in Jackson, locket
in the shape of horseshoe, with black
stone setting; one side plain black, the
other side has a running deer engraved
thereon. Finder return same to the
proprietor of the New National Hotel
and get reward. 2-23-2t
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Uncalled-for Letters,

Letters remaining unclaimed in the
Jackson, Cal, Postoffice, for the week
ending February %, 1900:
Garbarini Stefano Cervantes Francisco(2)
Oliphant Harry A. (2) Smith R. H.
O'Neil Mrs. VIM. h. Clayton Lottie
Cullen Esq. Charles
G. G. FoLGER, Postmaster.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Barney's Chlorination Works-Drytown

Mr.. E. S. Barney, proprietor of the
Chlorination works at Drytown, was
in Jackson yesterday. He informed
the LEDGER that in all probability he
would close down the works tempo
rarily sometime in March next.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Newman,s Store Closed.

We regret to announce that George
Newman, who has been engaged in the
mercantile trade here for about twenty
five years, has been forced to close the
doors of his esta blishment. This week
the San Francisco Board of Trade at
tached the goods and closed the store.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
For Sale.

One Piano as good as new.
One 4-Horse-Power Engine with a 7-horse
power boiler.
One Clay and Gravel Worker, 1-horse power
One Derrick and hoisting outfit.
DR.. G. H. GIBBONS.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Furniture for Sale.

The undersigned will sell all of her
household furniture at private sale.
Residence on Broadway, Jackson, Cal.
2-23-tf MRS. E. B. ROBERTSON.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Notice,

JACKSON, January al intend to leave for
Alaska early in the season All persons in
debted to me are requested to settle before
February lSt, as my unsettled accounts will
then be placed in the hands of the collector.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Hon. F. X. schoonmaker's lecture.

referred to elswhere in this issue, will
be delivered in Loves Hall, Tuesday
evening, February 9th. The speaker
will be introduced by Hon. John f.
Davis. All those holding season tick
cts can have them reserved at Kerr's
Pharmacy without extra charge, thus
securing a comfortable chair for the
evening,
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
MARRIED.,

RASER-DONEY Y.-At Sutter Creek, at the
home of the bride, Thursday evening, Febru-
ary Is, 1900, by Rev Watkins, Mr.. George D.
Fraser to Miss Eva Doney, both OF Sutter
Creek
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
School of Dressmaking.

The undersigned will return to Jack
son in time to open the second term OF
her School of Dressmaking March 1st.
Pupils for this term will not be re-
ceived after March 15.
2-9-tf Mrs. r, E. MCCONNELL.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Pocahontas-Drytown.

Superintendent Allen McWayne of
the Pocohontas mine, is working only
a day shift at present.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Centennial Drytown

Crosscutting at the 800 level is the
main work that is being done at pres
ent in the Centennial niue.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23

A new line of wall paper, of the latest
patterns, can be had at the White
House at San Francisco prices. 2-16-tf
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
DIED..

the County Hospital Jack
son, Cal, February 16, 1900, Samuel Halfway,
aged 6S years, a native Of Missouri.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Rememher That

You can always get good fresh fish the whole
year round at A. b, Caminetti's Central Mar
ket Main street, jackson, S4-a9
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23

A young man to learn the dry goods
trade. For particulars call at LEDGER
Office, 2-23-tf
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23

Fifty pieces of light figured calico,
spring styles, new patterns, at cents
per yard, at the White House, 2-l6-tf
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Result of Valentine Entertainment,

| desire to express my thanks to all
the friends who helped so generously
to make the Epworth League Enter
tainment success, by their gifts and
their patronage.
F. A. MORROW, Pastor.
The following figures speak for
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
Strictly First-Class Fresh Fish
Millinery! Millinery,

Can be had every Thursday and Friday 81
Caminetti's Central Market. 62fp9
Amador ledger., 1900-02-23
RECEIPTS.
Wanted.

MONTE SNOW, Seq pro tenn
N. e Is. MORROW, President.
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PENSION POINTERS.
Inquiries Answered and Sugges-
lions Made.

j. A., New Haven, Gonna statement
in this column in recent issue with ref
erence to the rate of general law invalid
pension for blindness of one eye was err
ror, due to confusion of rates The rate
for simple loss of sight of an eye, without
the loss of the eye-ball, is 81 per month,
this rate dating from Dec. 4, 1891. The
rate for loss of the eye is SIT.
4. W. s., Spring Brook, \. Y.-No
new law has been enacted to allow Invalid
pensioners pensions from date of dis
charge to the time of filing application Tor
pension The arrears law of 1879 applied
only to those invalid pensioners who APP
piled before July !, 1880.
II. V. w, Butler. Pa.-After a special
examination of Il pension claim is com
pletcd, the case ought to be heard from
within month or two The decisions
Won recently read in THE NATIONAL TRIB-
UNE are correct. the extracts being made
from official copies of the decision as rem
dered by Assistant Secretary Campbell.
l. =. n. Enfield, Ill.-A soldier absent
on furlough is necessarily still i'll the mil
itary service, but is not ordinarily i'll Zine
of duty" Disability incurred while on fur
Tough would not ordinarily be regarded
as incurred in pensionable line of duty.
The best obtainable evidence will always
be considered in determining the merits of
n pension claim, even if no other evidence
| is obtainable as to certain facts than that
of members of the family. The evidence
of comrades showing his condition on his
return to the regiment would be consid
cred, but the amount of reliance placed
upon it would depend upon the character
of the evidence and the character of the
witnesses.
A. r., Holycke, Mass.-Three-years
volunteers re- enlisting before April 2, 1864,
after prior service of at least nine
months from which they We're honorably
discharged. are entitled to the veteran
bounty of $500.
| O. G. K.-The rate of widows pension
under the general law is determined by the
rank held by the soldier Gf commits
stoned officer at the time of origin in
service of the disability resulting in his
death. If the soldier held rank as Cap
tain at that time, the widows pension
would be $40 per month with 81 add
tional per month for each child under 10.
| G.. S. j., n. Y.-The act of March ,,
1869, provides: rErhat swhen a soldier
discharge states that heJis discharged by
reason of expiration of term of service,
he shall be held to have completed the
full term of his enlistment and entitled
to bounty accordingly.n
G.. A. S., West Camden, n. Y.-See
reply to J. A., above. 90
| A. S.-See replyto ]. A, above.
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The Next National Encampment.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Very few
if any at all of the comrades here will at
tend the next National Encampment if il
is held at Denver, for two reasons. One
is that ii takes up too much time to get
TO Denver-3G hours from here one way
only. This alone will cause Il comrade
to lose four or five days alone getting to
and from Denver. You can count on the
loss of at least four days wages TO Il
comrade that is working at Il salary of SO
much per month. In the second place, the
fare from here will be about $32, and as
you are aware there are very few com
rades in this or any other city who can
spare this amount of money and time on
a National Encampment. Please use your
influence and change it from Denver to
Cleveland, Ohio.
Yours in F., C. and L.,
j. w. HAMMOND,
Past Commander, Department of Ken
lucky, Louisville. Ky.
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c. T. YU, FOREIGN SECRETARY TO THE
NICEROY OF NANKING, AND HIS CARD
AS IT APPEARS IN CHINESE CHARAC-
TIERS.
converts. This would tend to stir up the
two sets of native converts at the two
conflicting missions against each other as
well as the missionary in each. The Jesu-
its or LaZaristes might have the advan-
tage over the Protestant with the officials
because Of their greater recognition at Pc
king. This may explain in part also why
the Catholics have in all China 500, OOO
converts, while the PrOtestants, including
all denominations, have 100000 of the
more than 400,000,G00 people. The Cath
olics, however, count each commitment
while the PrOtestants count only active
members.
/ have come in contact with the Amcri
can, English and German residents in tht
two trips j have made to China. 1ho
views of the foreign merchant class are 81
different from those Of the missionaries
that i spent a week visiting the mission,
IN Tien Tsin in order TO learn somethin;
more Of the work we hear so much abou
at home and criticised so harshly by on
own people here.
] had the pleasure of being show
through the well-kept and ornamental
grounds of the Episcopal prop
erty, the American Board, the Inland Mis-
sion, the London, the palatial prOpertie
of the Jesuit Fathers, and others, wit
the dozens of Chinese servants on a
sides, and the great stone walls, 10 fec
high, inclosing these spacious grounds i
each case, 20 close the view of the ding
and miserable novels of the Chimes
hordes on all sides of these valuable mi.
sion houses.
At the entrance TO these grounds is
lodge, where the Chinese gatekeeper live
with his family. The keeper is Away
in attendance TO open and close the gat
when necessary 10 admit the missionarit
or their callers.
VIEWS OF CHINESE OFFICIAL.
] Travelled six days from Shanghai I
Toxic with c. T. Yu, Foreign Secretar
10 the Viceroy of Marking, and was wit
him again for a week from Nagasaki baC
to China. Yu was in Toxic on q diploma