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Amador ledger., 1900-05-04
Aged 101 Years.

Among the inmates of the County
Hospital is Chinaman aged 101 years.
For number of years he has refused
to have his hair cut, but one day this
week DR.. Endicott and the superinten-
dent of the Hospital gave him one OF
the most artistic cuts ever given Gel
estial either in this country or in the
Chinese Empire. They put on both
scallops and frills.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-04
Attend the Convention.

President G. A. Herrick, of the
Jackson Republican Club, left yester-
day morning to attend the Conference
Convention of Republican Clubs of the
Second Congressional District, to be
held in Sacramento to-day and to-
morrow. Other delegates of the club,
who are in attendance, are as follows:
S. G. Spagnoli, L. j. Fontenrose, L.
M. Parker and James E. Dye Jr.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-04
KirkWood-Jackson.

The sale of the Kirkwood Mining
Company's stock is something pheuom-
email, over half of it having been taken
in this vicinity. There seems to be a
strong sentiment in favor of the Kirk
wood. The prospectus of this mine
will probably be ready for distribution
some time next week.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-04
Malicious Mischief.

Constable Scoble OF Plymouth
brought in two young men, Wednesday
last, named respectively, Julian FIRE.
gulia and Eddy Keys, who were ar
rested for putting cayenne pepper on
dancing floor, thus bringing the fes-
tivities to an abrupt close. They were
turned over to Sheriff Gregory to
await the return of District Attorney
Vicini.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-04
Card Of Thanks.

To the dear friends who so kindly as
sisted us during the sickness, death
and burial of our husband and father,
we desire to express our heartfelt
thanks and lasting gratitude.
MRS. MARY A. CLARK,
AND CHILDREN.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-04
Stamp Books.

The U S. Postal Department issues
stamps in book form, vest pocket
edition containing II, "a or 48 two-cent
stamps, as the purchaser desires, can
be had. Books of ther denominations,
from one-cent up, are also provided.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-04
SUPERIOR COURT.

B. Levaggi VS.. G. Gall ct al-Action against
stockholders of the Columbia Gold Mining and
Milling Company to recover s2S57l5 and costs
of suit. Summons issued.
Matter of the application Of Della B. Martell
to become sole trader. Petition filed.
Amador County VS.. William S. Gilbert ct al
Argument on motion for new trial had on
May 1st.
Amador County VS.. Frederick Werner ct al
Action dismissed upon payment of 1924 by
bondsmen.
Estate of John p. DEMONSTRATING on petit
tion for an order to sell real estate set for
May 26th.
Estate OF James SPECIFICATIONS issued to
administrative to show cause why she should
not give further security and render an account.
Estate of Gustave Boichegrain-Motion that
contestant to will be ordered to give security
for costs heard and denied. Hearing on ac-
count had
Amador ledger., 1900-05-04
173 so
Scalp Wound,

Chris Kriskurich, member of the
Argonaut force, was hit by a falling
rock last Sunday and sustained pain
full scalp wound on the forehead. He
is doing nicely under DR.. EndicOtt's
treatment.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-04
A Trustee Elected.

The creditors of G. Newman, have
elected Fred L. Berry of San Francisco
as trustee of the property in Jackson.
Mr. Berry arrived here Wednesday and
assumed his duties.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-04
rendered:

The pupils of Mr.. Bartlett's room
presented him with a fountain pen and
very pretty paper cutter. A few
pleasing remarks were made by Miss
Laura Case and responded to by Mr..
Bartlett.
Church services throughout the
week as usual. Sunday morning sub
ject, Meeting Angels by the Way"
Evening sermons on Christian Life;
theme, ''GrOwth.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-04
0leta CemeterY.

A fund of 5000 has been raised by the
citizens of Oleta to be used in fencing
and beautifying the cemetery. The
following persons have been appointed
as committee to look after the work:
VIM. Brown, Jos. Pigeon, Jno. Votaw.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-04
The Unworked Iron Ores of Labrador.

The Unworked Iron Ores Of Labrador.
Under present conditions the ores OF
the interior and Ungava Bay are USE
less, owing to the lack of railway or
other communication. The deposits
on the islands of Hudson Bay lie i'm
mediately alongside the deep water,
and so there would be no difficulty in
loading on shipboard, but the long car
riage through Hudson strait and the
shortness of the season of navigation
81 months) are serious considerations
in connection with the profitable work
ing of these deposits. No coal exists
about Hudson Bay, or in Labrador,
and the wood for charcoal would have
to be transported from the southern
part of Hudson Bay. The only sup
ply of fuel in the neighborhood is
found in the great masses of drift
wood on the islands and shores of the
bay, and it is doubtful if this would
answer the purposes of smelling. There
are excellent water powers in the neigh
borhood, which might be used if a
cheap method of electric smelling we're
discovered P. Low, in the En-
gineering Magazine for May.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-04

Next Monday, May I, the Supervis-
ors will meet for the regular May
business, and will also receive bids for
furnishing Hospital supplies, wood,
stationery for county officers, and for
printing the delinquent tax list,
Amador ledger., 1900-05-04
Central Eureka-sutter

High grade pay rock is constantly
coming out OF this remarkable mine, a
portion of which is being hauled to the
leila mill. This rock is said to aver
stamp mill is being pushed right along
Amador ledger., 1900-05-04
Announcement,

am pleased to announce that l have
opened dental Parlors in the We'll &
Renno building, Jackson, Cal. Hours
from 9 a. m. to p. m.
P. BoswoRTH AIKEN, D. S. D.
4.27-2t
Amador ledger., 1900-05-04

Peek's Addition now open for the sale of lots.
These resident lots are the cream of the town.
They are in town virtually, and yet up out OF
the dust and dirt, They are cheap, aaf
Amador ledger., 1900-05-04

Cleanse the liver purify the blood, invigorate
the body by using DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
These famous little pills always act promptly.
City Pharmacy.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-04
WORK ON THE MOTHER LODE
Five Feet Of Ledge In the
Peerless Shaft.
The SHEEP RANCH Nine EXGITES INTEREST
The Jumper Mill of Sixty Stamps Full
of Activity.-The Church Mine
Has Been Bonded.
THE sheep RANCH AINE ExGITES INTEREST
AMAooR COUNTY.
Oneida-Jackson.

Work on the 6O-stamp mill for the
Oneida mine is progressing as rapidly
as possible.
Amador ledger., 1900-05-04
Uncalled-for Letters.

Letters remaining unclaimed in the
Jackson, Cal, Postoffice, for the week
ending May 4, 1900:
Mrs T. o. Garrett Matt Began
NJ. A. Glivee Quong Yuen Toy
| G. c. Knowles
G. G. FOLGER, Postmaster.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

the state administration with the
intelligent taxpayer knows, or ought
to know, that the state board of equal
iZation only does what the county
board does; it may raise values in some
localities and lower them in Others in
order to equalize them and do simple
Justice. In this matter the state
board is more likely to be fair and just
than 4 local board. Do not forget that
the last~Pop administration on earth.
tottering to its grave, called a special
session of the Legislature, without
cause, and that session didrnothing
except to kill the only railroad law
the state had. Do not forget that
PopuIis1 lawyers then said that the
new law was no good, as has since
been determined by the supreme
court. Do not forget that the ex-
penses of that useless special session
had to be met by an. increased tax
levy. Don't forget that the fast s..re-
form" state administI alton left debts
of more than one hundred and forty
thousand dollars which had to be paid
after it was dead and gone. Don't for
get that the tax levy to raise the mon
ey was made by Legislature consist
ing of a fusion senate and Il Republi-
can house. Don't forget that the levy
was not made by Governor Stanley
nor Frank Grimes nor any other state
officer. Remember these things and
do not let any little purity ring paper
fool you with its lies about increased
taxes
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

Speculation upon how tire German
vote in this years election is to be
cast has had something like a fascin<
alton for the campaign advance COM
puter. We hear less Oft of late, but
it Still breaks out in spots. 1t is a sig
n1ticant fact that in states like Wis
consin, where this vote is very large,
there is no serious claim that it's elec
tors on the Bryan ticket are to be
chosen. The truth, we are inclined
to believe will be found to be that
the German vote has not essentially
changed from what it was four years
ago 1t was then cast for Mckinley
on the sound money issue. That is as
much in evidence now as it was then,
and it is having the same effect on
the great bulk of voters of American.
birth. We see no reason to antici-
pate that it will operate differently
on the German mind.-Boston Her
aid (Dem.)
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

Not so long ago we heard more or
less ABOUT the extravaganza of county
printing, but it is costing Trego coun-
ty more right now under Il reform
ring than it has at any time since we
have been connected with this paper.
Pretending tc let the contract at 65
per cent. of legal rate the machine
pays almost double that sum. This
statement goes >un-chaiIenged and un-
answered. Examine the bills allowed
by tie machine and see who pulls the
county leg. Foot the sums allowed.
The items are scattered through the
list purposely to avoid attracting at
tention.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03


The extent to which Bryan thinks
the American people can be fooled
seems to be limitless. He has been
reiterating the absurd statement that
MIR. Mckinley is now coming silver
dollars at the ratio of Is to /. without
waiting for the aid or consent of any
other nation on earth," and he now
adds the equally ridiculous assertion
that the Republicans do not propose
a change of the ratio. With the gold
standard definitely established and
the coinage of silver strictly limited
there is no present reason for chang
ing the ratio. That would be prac-
tical question only if bimetallism
were to be adopted. The coinage of
silver dollars is limited by the amount
of silver bullion on hand purchased
under the act of 1890, which may as
well be converted into coin and put in
circulation by means of certificates as
left in its present form and virtually
circulated by treasury notes. as is the
case now Nothing will be added to
the silver and only the amount of the
seignoirage to the circulation. The
currency act of last March provides
that as fast as the-bullion Is coined
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

There was time when the "reform-
erS" of Trego were raising Il great hue
and cry about county physician, say
ing that his contract was illegal, null
and vOia, and quoting whole pages of
law to prove it. After spending con-
siderabIe good county money to beat
him out of his pay the ..reformers''
machine paid him and endorsed Re-
publican action by making new con-
tract with the same physician. Verify,
reform" is a great thing but consis-
,tency is no part of it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

Allen Cox is the fusion nominee
for county attorney of Trego coun-
ty. How can he be a candidate in
Trego county when he claims
residence on a homestead in the
reservation. This. in itself, ought
to be proof positive that this man
never expected to make Il settle
ment here, but thinks he can find
some sucker who will buy his re-
llnquishment. Hays Republican.
True, indeed, and it came to us
straight that if Abe Frakes is elected
secretary of state, Cox is to be his
chief clerk. Cox is evidently trying to
kill one bird with three stones. If he
losses all his political jobs in sight he
will have his homestead in Ellis coun-
ty to fail back upon. Vote for John
a. Nelson, he has always staid by Ire
go and her good people
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

few years ago? Yes, and so did the
Pops and Democrats all over the state.
The law said they should 1t still says
so but later Republican supreme
court annulled that law and they dare
not keep them now. That is the only
reason. 1t is no credit to Demopops
or puri tans. They only make virtue
out of necessity. Remember these
things and do not let the ring pa
per fool you about low taxes in Trego.
There is no Indication that fusion
ever did or ever intended to save the
tax payers of county or state single
cent
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

"After the speech Friday night"
says the Ellis Headlight, ''Breiden-
thai attended the supper given by the
ladies' auxiliary, and while there got
into discussion with y. y. N-oss, the
well known German of Hays CITY.
Breidenthal said his conclusion was
that the Russians Of Ellis county
would vote solidly for Bryan. Voss
demurred, and being asked his rea-
sons said: The Russians say Bryan
lies lie said for years ago that ii
Mckinley was elected wheat would
go down. down, down Mckinley was
elected and wheat has gone up, up,
up. and therefore the Russians will
vote for Mckinley this year. Mr..
Voss, by the way. is a Democrat. but
Will vote for Mckinley this year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

When Republicans had control of
Trego county offices, they were charg-
ed by the s.reformersr with being par
tial, extraNagant and corrupt. Since
coming into power the fusion machine
has never failed to favor its friends
and there is not the slightest evidence
that the members of the combine are
Il whit more careful or honest than
their predecessors and in the trIfffng
matter of competence and ability it
is notorious fact that some of them
are far below the average. The county
mouthpfece of political purity cried
ring" but there never has been in
this county a closer political trust
than the Frakes-Cox-Olson machine Of
today Not single Populist has been
elected to office in this county since
the combination was formed unless
lie first got the consent of its MEM
-bers. Honest Populists. think of one
if you can. Furthermore they have
never been at all particular as to char
acter or fitness of the candidates they
permitted to run, and have been even
more unscrupulous in their methods
whose nomination they secured. By
controlling both the Populist and
the Democratic conventions they have
determined who should run No
straight Pop or straight Democratic
machine could do this. 1t took a fu-
sion ring to control events and make
delegates. think they were having two
conventions whereas they had none in
reality Having determined this much
the combine has dropped the cry of
purity and corruption and resorted to
the sinews of war and mountain dew
to purchase the venial or debaucli tue
bestial. Since 1896 they have made
the temple of justice dive which
out-joints any other joint within 20
miles to say nothing of. their numer-
our overflow anneXeS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

= Are taxes anv lower in this county
than they were four. five or six years
ago? They ought to be. The taxes
levied during the hard times under
Cleveland's administration were not
paid. They are now being paid under
Mckinley prosperity. Many home
steads have since been proven up and
are now paying taxes The same may
be said of school land. Then land
was not worth the taxes. Now it is.
Then nobody wanted tax titles. Now
even Democratic spectators and cap
italists are glad to pay the taxes on
Trego county lands and hold tax deeds
to them. Ask Abe Frakes, boss of the
ring, if this is not SO. Are the salar-
les of county officers any lower iuT Tire
go than they were few years ago2
No, they are nearly all higher Even
county commissioners are now draw
ing '.mileage"-a thing unheard of un-
til recently, but the purity county
printer don't write it up because of an
increase in his line too. Did Repub-
licans retain tue fees of their officers
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03
Grainfield, Kas.,oct. 30, 1906


FRIEND SHORTY; Your fellow towns
man, the fusion candidate for Secre-
tarT~of State, was here last Saturday
and then went to Cove City, appeal
ing for votes. He told the boys that If
lie was elected to come to'Topeka. He
would get ii jug of the best Kentucky
whisky and lock the office door and
they would have the d game of
poker they ever saw. ? / don't believe
that many of the boys who participate
in the game think public office the
proper place for such pastime.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

G. C.fYetter, candidate for repre-
Sentative has lived in Ogallah for %
years Has farmed all this time. Has
kept open house for the same number
of years, andh made Il success as a
landlord and farmer. If elected he
will fill the office with dignity and
will be found voting and working for
the best interests of the people of the
county and western Kansas. Cast
YOUR vote for him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

The office of superintendent is one of
the most difficult offices to fill in the
county. Hudson Harlan has made an
excellent official; has a first grade GER
tificate; has lived among us IL years;
has large family to support; has
spent the best of his life for the ad-
vancement of educational matters,
and as he has served the people faith
fully for the past two years should be
reelected Vote for Harlan
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

Only twice in the history of Trego
county has the county printing been
let to the lowest bidder and then only
by Republican board ofcommission-
ers- In botlLcases the printing was
done and paid for aecordingfo con-
tract. The matter was set up accord
ing to law and honestly measured. 1t
was not padded or stretched to make
the pay more than legal rates as at
DreSeut
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

One year ago at meeting of the
board of county commissioners the
matter of painting the roof and wood
work of the exterior of the court
house was discussed The board af-
ter considering the matter decided
/ to let the contract at the January
meeting. a. III. Lawson and Will
Wollner appeared before the board
and were ready to put in their bids
for the work. But the board was not
ready to receive bids. On January 10,
the new board met and let the con-
tract to A. III. Lawson for $500. Will
Wollner was not.notitied that the con-
tract would be let that day. The
board took it-upon themselves to- give
the jup to A. III. Lawson at his own
figures, despite the sfact that Will
Wollner was ready to put in a bid
and give good bondfor the faithful
performance of the work. Had bids
been received no doubt the county
would have saved "a neat sum. But
the commissioners evidently owed Mr.
Lawson Il political debt which they
paid out of the county funds. We
think the law reads that all work of
this kind must be advertised and Civ
en- to the lowest responsible bidder
Will Wollner is one of the best paint
ers in the west and would have done
the county a better job than Lawson
did and it wouldn't have cost the
county as much money. The commits
sioners don't care straw for the law
SO, long as one OF their crowd can get
their hands into the county treasury
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03
TregC County.

the notes issued for its purchase shall
be retired and silver certificates issued
against the coin. If Bryan were not
financial ignoramuS or shallow
hypocrite he would be incapable of
such cheap subterfuge for an an
swer to the direct question put to him
as to his own is to l position.-New
York Mail and Express.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

pea. ed Now, in the Temporary alb
sence Of Benson, Cox IS selling his
homestead at sIieriff's sale to collect Il
SO fee for doing absolutely nothing
Should TregO county ever become the
client of A Cox esquire. the voters
may know what to expect-but it
won't
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

4 few months ago Wilbur Benson
proved up on his homestead. His
proof was threatened with protest to
invalidate the same through the per-
sonal animosIIy of some eighbors. AL
len Cox was employed to defend in
case it came totrial. = There was no
trial because no witnesses ever ap-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

1t appears that the record of the
county sheriff does not harmonic
with that photo we saw of hIm some
time ago. Twice in succession he fail
ed to get his man. He did not even
bring back a lock of hair
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

There will be frost next Wednes-
day morning for the Democrats. Nc
Kinley'S election is assured.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

The only hope of Bryan and Popo-
fusion is that the people will stand
almost any calamity in these good
times of Republican prosperity
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

The office of probate judge is very
important one. NJ. w. Cliff has held
the office for two years and has given
good service. See to that Minor is
reelected
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

1t is great scheme to assess prop
erty below-its value. and then Charge
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

REPUBLICAN TICKET.

REPUBLICAN TICKET.
For President.
WIN. MCKINLEY,
For President.
THEODORE RoOsEvELTS
For Governor.
w E STANLEY
For Lieutenant Governor,
III E RICHTER.
For Associate Justice.
w A JOHNSON.
For Secretary of State.
GEORGE A CLARK.
For Treasurer
FRANK GRIMES.
For Auditor.
GEORGE E COLE.
For Attorney General.
A A GODDARD.
For supt of Public instruction,
FRANK NELSON.
For Insurance Commissioner,
w V CHURCH.
For Congressman at Large,
CHARLES + SCOTT.
For Congressman. 9th Congressional Dist,
w A REEDER.
For State Senator. 39th Senatorial Dist,
CHARLES BUsCHOw
COUNTY TICKET.
For Representative 103rd District,
G. c. YETTER.
For Probate Judge,
NV. Gift
For County Attorney,
JOHN A. NELSON.
For Clerk of Court.
HARRY REID.
For County Superintendent.
HUDSON HARLAN.
For Commissioner End District
w. E. TILTON.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03
NUMBER 35
VOTE THIS STRAIGHT.
REPUBLICAN TICKETS.
National.


President: William Mckinley.
For Vice Pres ident Theodore Rooseyelt-
State.
For Associate Justice w. A Johnson, Ottawa
For Governor: w. E. Stanley Sedgwick
For Leut-tiovernor: Harry Richter Norris county.
For Secretary of State: Geo A. Clark Geary
For Treasurer Frank Grimes, Wichita
For Attorney General: a Goddard, Shawnee
For Auditor: George E. Cole, Crawford county.
Nelson
For Supt. Insurance: w. V. Church, Marion
For Large Chas. f. Scott Alien county,
District
For Congressman, Sixth district w. A. Reeder.
For Senator, Thirty ninth district: Charles Busclow.
Trego County
For Representative: c. c. Yetter.
For Probate Judge: NJ. w. Cliff.
For County Attorney: John A. Nelson
Clerk District larry
Pub Instruction: Hudson Harlan
For Commissioner, Second district: w E-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

For President: William Mckinley
For Nice-Pre.sident: Theodore RooSeyelt-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03
State.
District.

For Congressman, Sixth district: w. A. Reeder
For Senator Thirty ninth district: Charles Buschow