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Amador ledger., 1900-06-01

Hostility TO irrigation has developed
in the East from time to time, broad
minded expressions among men liberal
enough to see that what builds up one
part of the country must reflexibly
help all other parts.
1t is pleasing to note that such far
eastern paper as the Boston Transcript
recognizes the fact that irrigation ap-
propriatiQns for the West would be
national investments, in the interests
of and for the benefit of all the people
of the United States.
Quite part of the annual outlay of
the nation, the Transcript says, is an
investment rather than an expenditure.
Public buildings are edirectinvestments,
because they save rental to the govern
ment. In the case of certain other ap-
preparations, the investment aspect,
while just as genuine is so indirect as
to escape attention. An appropriation
for the improvement ol Boston Harbor
would be an indirect Investment. The
cost of transportation is one of the
great public charges, the rates OF
which bear directly upon the fortunes
of everybody. A deep channel to Bos-
ton makes possible large ships and
therefore low freight rates. The gov
ernment in spending money for such i'm
provements makes easier the future
burden of its citizens and as the in
terests of the citizen and the State are
identical, this becomes an investment
pure and simple.
1t is the same story, continues the
Transcript, with all worthy river and
harbor improvements; they are nation
al investments. Irrigation expenses,
insofar as they provide for permanent
works, come under the same head.
National expenditures of the invest,
ment sort should be encouraged, es-
pecially when the country is SO pros
porous that it can bear its burden well
as against the time of greater string
ency.
1t takes but slight study to see that
an irrigation appropriation applied to
any one section would almost immedi-
ately help other sections. If the West
were fully developed, the East would
necessarily benefit thereby for western
money would flow eastward to pur.
chase those things which the East
alone supplies and so through the pros
perity OF the irrigated West the man
ufacturing East would Indirectly bene'
fit by the opening of great additiona
markets.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
EL DORADO COUNTY.
Republican, Placsrville, May "a. 1900.

Republican, Placsrville, May "a, 1900.
James Walker, an old man past
eighty, who has long resided at Lake
Tahoe, has become insane and the
Sheriff had to bring him to Placerville
last Friday for treatment. He i'm
agines he has been chased by ghosts
and devils.
There was some trouble at Latrobe
Saturday afternoon or evening and
John Varozza received slight injury
from knife used by Hi Barton. 1t
seems that Hi was in from the rural
districts enjoying urban life in La
trobe and went into a saloon there.
Varozza came up to the bar and it is
said Hi made some remark, jocose or
otherwise, to the effect that Varozza
should get away and not come around
white men. They had few words
and it is reported that Hi went out
side, opened his pocket knife and
placed it open in his pocket. He then
returned to the saloon and the quarrel
was renewed when varozza slapped
him in the face, whereupon Barton cut
him in the arm with the knife. Neither
the quarrel nor the results appear to
be very serious, but they might have
been. The Supervisors ought to adopt
the policy of canceling saloon licenses
in all cases where such rows and fights
are permitted to occur. Make the
saloon keeper police officer by taking
his license away when he fails to keeI
things quiet and the county will thus
avoid many criminal trial.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Girls Essay On Bows.

AT a recent school examination for
girls this composition was handed in by
girl of twelve: "The boy is not an
animal, but they can be heard to con-
siderable distance. When boy hollers
he opens his big mouth like frogs, but
girls hold their toung till they are
spoken to, and then they answer re-
spectacle, and tell just how it was. A
boy thinks himself clever because he
can wade where the water is deep.
When the boy grows up he is called a
husband, and then he stops wading
and stays out nights, but the grown-up
girl is widow and keeps house. p
New York Ledger Monthly.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Marked Cards.

Henry Lord de Ros was once said to
be one of the best whist players in
England. Subsequently, however, it
was discovered that he was in the habit
of aiding his skill by marking with his
nails the high honor cards of the pack,
so that he might observe to whom they
were dealt. During the scandal which
followed this discovery would be wit
who had never been admitted to his
acquaintance drawled out:
II would leave my card at his house,
but l fear he would mark it,"
''That would depend" remarked a
gentleman present, ION whether he
considered it high honor"
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01

thousand times. He hears shout, stops,
hesitates, gets ratified and is run over.
When man finds that his memory PLAYS
him false often, when he starts off to get
something and forgets what he went for,
when he kno7Us he has locked the front
door and yet an irritating uncertainty
compels him to get up and verify his
knowledge, then that man is in dan
ger at any minute when confronted by a
trihing danger. He is unnerved.
This condition can be perfectly cured
by the use of DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery. 1t strengthens the stom-
ach, nourishes the nerves, and puri6es
the blood. It contains no alcohol,
whisky or other intoxicant. >,
The reason delayed writing was because
yarted to wait one yea, after had taken the
medicine before giving my statement, and now
1 can send good, conscientious testimonial ("
writes Chas. II. Sergeant, Esq, of Plain City
Madison Co., Ohio During the summer and
fall Of 1896 became all =" run down. nerves
were out Of order and stomach out of order I
wrote to DR.: Pierce for advice. He said had
general debility, and advised DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, and, thanks to you for your
advice, ussd six bottles; and since stopped
taking II, about one year ago, have not taken
1.o,k every day. My appetite 10 good 1 can eat
three square meals day, do not feel that
miserable burning in the stomach after eating
and my blood and nerves are in good shape"
DR.. Pierce's Pellets cure biliousness.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Tell Your Sister

A beautiful complexion is an impossibility
without good pure blood. the sort that only ex-
lists in connection with good digestion, ahealthy
liver and bowels. Karls Clover Root Tea acts
directly on the bowels, liver and kidneys, keep.
ing them in perfect health. Price 25c and SOC.
For sale by A. Goldner, Druggist
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
TuoLuMNE COUNTY.
Independent. Sonora. May %, 1900.

Independent, Sonora. May %, 1900.
Johnnie, the little son OF F. A.. Ray.
mond of Sonora, was thrown from
a horse Wednesday and severely in
jured. He is now on the road to re-
eovery.
Commencing with last Sunday, the
10Th inst, Sonora ceased to be the
terminal post-office for the railway
postal service between this district and
Stockton, the change being made to
Carriers on that date. Now registered
mail for the Carriers section goes direct
to that place and not through the So
nora post-office asformerly.
Anna, beloved wife of VIM. Willis
ton, died at the family residence,
Sonora, on Wednesday, after linger-
ing illness. Mrs. Williston possessed a
kind and generous disposition which
drew to her hosts of friends, who will
not soon forget the sympathy and true
Christian charity which was 30 freely
given to those in need or affection.
She leaves husband and a SOD, Will
lam, and daughter, Mrs. George
Bauman, to mourn the loss of kind
and affectionate wife and mother. De-
ceased was native OF New Hampshire
and aged 65 years.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Chronicle, Mokelumne Hill. May %, 1900.

chronicle, MoKeiumne hill, May 70, l9UU.
J. M. Cox of the Mokelumne Water
Company went up to the head of the
company's ditch near Glencoe last
Thursday, with crew of men and the
necessary supplies, to commence the
erection of a private telephone line to
connect with the one at the head of
the ditch and extend to the company's
new reservoir near Railroad Flat. It
is believed that it will take ten days to
complete the line.
The store-room of the Leger Hotel
was burglarized sometime during last
Sunday night and quantity of pro-
visions taken. This store-room, which
is down stairs, was entered through
the glass -paneled door which opens on
the back yard. There was a broken
glass in the door and it was an easy
matter for the marauders to reach
in and shift the bolt. The exact
amount Of provisions taken cannot be
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
On Every Bottle

OF ShilOh's Consumption cure is this guaran-
tee: "All we ask of you is to use two-thirds OF
the contents of this bottle faithfully, then II
you can say you are not benefited, return the
bottle to your druggist and he may refund the
price paid" Price paid Csc, Soc and 81 For
sale by A. Goldner, Druggist.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01

A complete stock of washable goods,
suitable for dresses, such as Lawns,
Organdies, Swisses, Nansooks, Of all
the latest colorings, from sc up, at the
White House. 4-6tf
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
How Is Your Wife!

Has she lost her beauty? II so constipation,
indigestion, sick headache, are the principal
causes, Karl's Glover Root Tea has cured these
ills for half century. Price CSC and SOC.
Money refunded if results are not satisfactory
For sale by A.. .Goldner, Druggist
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Is a Good Thing.

Muddy compilations, nsuseating breath come
from chronic constipation. Ksrl's Glover Rool
Tea is an absolute cure and has been sold for
fifty years on an absolute guarantee. Price 25c
and Soc, For sale by A, Goldner, Druggist. =
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Do You Know

Consumption is preventable? Science has
proven that, and also that neglect is suicidal
The worst cold or cough can be cured with Shi-
loh's Cough and Consumption Cure, Sold on
positive guarantee for over fifty years. For sale
by A. Goldner, Druggist
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01

u. Clark Chauncey, Ca, says DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cured him of piles that had afflicted
him for twenty years. 1t is also speedy cure
for skin Diseases. Beware of dangerous count
erfeits. City Pharmacy.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
McCall's Magazine,

Sample copies Of McCsll's Magazine at the
LEDGER ONCE, without money and without
price. Step in and get one. First come first
served =
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
M. E. Church Services.

Preaching every Sunday at II a. m. and 7:SC
p m. Sunday school, 2 p. m. Epworth League
o:45 p. m. Prayer meeting every Thursday
7:3O. F. A. Morrow, pastor.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
BANK OF AMADQR COUNTY
Incorporated November, 1895
Capital Stock $50, 600

SAFE DEPOSIT.-Safe deposit boxes can be
rented from the Bank of Amador County at the
small expense of IS cents month, thereby Sc
curing YOU against any possible loss from fire
or otherwise Don't overlook this opportunity
OF protecting your valuables.
SAVE. MONEY-Patronize home inst1tu,
ton. Send money away through the Bank OF
Amador County; you will save 10 per cent and
upward over postofhce or express. Money sent
to all parts Of the United States and also all
parts of the world. We have the latest quota
tions on foreign exchange
SAVE MONEY-It doesn't cost anything to
deposit money in the Bank OF Amador County
They receive deposits from SIS up. Commence
the new year by opening up bank account.
man or woman with bank account has q
financial standing Don't bury your money
when you die it can't be found and you are liza
BILE to be robbed while alive
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01

Mother Lode Magnet, jamestown, May 49, 1900
M. Kelly and Charles Malloy, two
young men out of work, were arrested
in Oakdale last Friday on suspicion oi
being connected with the hold-up Of
the Yosemite coaches. Later they
were discharged. there being nothing
to justify holding them.
Last Sunday the Jamestown Irwin
cibles journeyed to Chinese Camp to
meet the baseball nine there. The ex-
cellentgame which both teams put up
kept the spectators alive with enthus-
iasm and the varying fortunes of the
contest left the issue in doubt until the
end of the ninth inning, when victory
rested with the Jamestown boys by a
score of 18 to 15.
There is considerable sickness in
jamestown. While it is malaria that
affects most of those on the sick list,
DR.. Congdon has had two cases of scar
let fever, one of which, the son of W.
F. Billings, was fatal. F. F. Butter
fields young son was also down with
the scarlet fever, but has about recov-
cred. A Mrs. Rudisill living near the
freight depot is reported by DIR. Arm
strong as ill with diphtheria. She is
now on the mend. On account of SO
much sickness the school trustees
ordered the public school closed for a
two weeks vacation commencing Mon.
day, May 21st.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01

{ Get your measure taken for a fine
$40 suit, at the White House. 2 23-tf
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01

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., 1900-06-01
The GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Importance Of the Irriga-
tion Branch.
SUITABLE LOCATION FOR A RESERVOIR on DAN
The Boston Transcript Says, "That
Which Benefits One Part
Benefits Another.

The great Importance to the West of
the work which the irrigation branch
of the Geological Survey is doing is
perhaps not as generally understood
as it should be. For some years the
Survey has been working along on
small appropriations, making stream
measurements and reservoir surveys,
but if the West is to attain it's full de-
velopment through irrigation, this
work should be pushed and reservoir
sites should be determined, surveyed
and set aside, subject to development
by private capital or government en-
terprise. Persons familiar with reser-
voir engineering know that nature
plays some queer pranks on individuals
and that what appears an ideal place
for water storage, may in reality, afford
situation for a reservoir of great pro-
portions.
The general mistake of the average
person, Geological Surveyors say, is in
thinking that a canyon with steep sides
and narrow neck, suitable for dam
site, will make practicable reservoir.
There are many such sites and the dam
construction would not be difficult, but
the slopes are too precipitate and the
amount of water impounded would not
be sufficient to warrant the construc-
tion of the dam. The best sites must
include neck, of course, which can be
readily damned, while the slopes should
be very gradual and the fall of the river
slight, ht,-perhaps imperceptible to the
naked eye-thus insuring very large
surface for storage. The descent of
some rivers is so rapid, that while to all
appearances they afford good storage
facilities, dam of practicable height
would not back up sufficient water to
warrant construction. The catchment
area OF reservoirs as well as the annual
flow of streams must likewise be consid-
cred. All these points can only be de-
termined definitely by the surveyors
Instruments, and so, if it is desired to
have definite information on such work,
either as regards private investment or
ultimate government construction it is
extremely important that the prelimi-
nary work should progress as rapidly
as possible
Congress is being asked for a good
sized appropriation this session with
which to carry on this work, in amount
$3.50. 600, and the whole West, being
virtually interested, will watch for a
favorable action. ta
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
MISCELLANEOUS.

} The real rough
rider is the man
who rides the river
with a twisting,
squirming log for
a saddle, on which
he stands, balanc-
ing himself to its
every motion. If
his GOODNESS fails
or his nerve gives
way, disaster and
death reach ! out
Tor him.
It's the giving
ay of TIL e
g nerve /" which
proves fatal to so
many a man. Per-
haps he is simply
crossing the street,
as he has done ten
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01

and others. You can't afford to buy a
cheaper wheel than the "White," and
pay out more to keep it in order during
a single season than a high-grade
"White" costs in the beginning. Dom
buy until you see the 1900 white
the only modern wheel on the market.
We don't sell you '98 or '99 goods for
1900 models.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Citizen, San Andreas, May %, 1900.

G. NJ. Burleson is getting along very
nicely at present. the attending ply
sician having discontinued giving med
icine and is allowing nature to mend
his shattered constitution in her slow
way. All that Is now necessary to in
sure his complete recovery is careful
nursing and proper diet.
Some very interesting and most ex-
citing races took place at Angels last
Sunday. About the most important of
all was that between Bert Morgan IS
Davey Crockett and Bruner's Pinto a
quarter of mile dash for 500 side.
The race was won by Bruner's horse.
A large amount of side betting was
done, and it is said that Bert alone lost
$500 on the race. There was big
crowd in attendance, and much money
changed hands on all the races.
The case of the people against Mrs.
]. w. Williams was tried at Angels
last Tuesday by jury before Judge
Cooley, and verdict returned finding
the lady guilty. District Attorney
McSorley and Attorney Barry prose
cuted and Attorney Hawley defended
the case. The lady was fined $50; il
not paid to serve 30 days. The lady is
talking of an appeal. The trouble
grew out of soliciting business for the
opposition stage line to Milton 1t
appears that the Central Park is the
Office of the Raggio stages and Mr..
MCGOWAN, the driver of the Lang
stage, was doing little soliciting at
the hotel for his stage. Mr.. Nixon,
the hotel clerk, ordered him away, his
stage being in front of the house, but
McGowan refused to go. Nixon went
out to back up his order with little
muscle power, but MCGOWAN was too
many for him and laid him out several
times, when the lady flew to the rescue
armed with broom handle, with
which she commenced to play a wild
tattoo on the nut of MCGOWAN Friends
finally separated the parties and sorted
them out and put them in their respec-
tive places, and the battery charge was
the result. Nixon will be tried on a
similar charge next Tuesday.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
A Day at the Angels Camp
Race Track. y
STORE UOOA OF IEGtR hotel BURGLARIZD
Scarlet Fever In Tuolumne County,
Knife Used In Saloon Row
at Latrobe.
cALAvERAs COUNTY.
Prospect. San Andress, May %. 1900.

Prospect, San Andreas, May %. 1900.
Last Saturday Mr.. Untermeyer and
Miss Helwig, the Sheep Ranch school
teacher, had pretty close call from
the grim Reaper. They had been out
after ferns to decorate the hall for the
ball and were returning in road cart,
when the horse, becoming frightened,
overturned the cart, throwing both
occupants out. Within a few feet of
where they landed was deep shaft
and in their fall they were hurled past
this opening, to have fallen into which
would have been instant death. The
wrecking the rig. Fortunately neither
of the parties were injured, though
only the space OF few feet was be-
tween them and eternity for moment.
An attempt is being made to stop the
gambling games in town. Much COM
plant has recently been made to the
officers that the games were running
full blast and calling them to enforce
the law. During the week District At
torney McSorley was in town, and in
company with Constable Fouts pro-
ceeded to visit some OF the suspected
players. In one saloon they found a
game going and arrested five players.
They we're taken before Judg. Cooley
and the trial set for next week. They
demanded jury trials and there is likely
to be quite fight over the matter.
John Huberty is fixing up things in
great shape at his home ranch. He
has first-class artist up from Stockton
who is putting on the finishing touches
after the most approved modern meth
DDS. New paint and paper are making
the old house look like new. Veil. veil!
John is yoost as young ash never vas,
und always did haf daking way nit
der vomens. You yoost vait vile uud
see vich vidder it vas, amt it?
Last Friday George Brodie while
working in tunnel near the Utica
mine had the misfortune to dislocate
his shoulder. In walking across mar
row board he slipped and putting up
his hand to grasp support to keep
from falling, the weight of his body
proved too much for the muscles and
the shoulder was thrown out of place.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01

L. OETTINGER
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04
ONEIDA.


Some of the young people land some
not so young) of this and surrounding
vicinity enjoyed dance in John Rec.
tors church, last Monday evening
without saying anything to him about
it. John feels rather slighted and
thinks they might have sent him ar
invitation anyway. Supper was served
at the residence of G. G. Hoag while
Jim Hood furnished the thirsty with
lemonade etc. Several, with font
recollections of former days, not wish
ing to face the music, stood in the back
ground and peeped through the window
Music was furnished by talent from the
Dairy City.
Tom Dicksons house is on the foun
dation and he is busy preparing it fol
occupancy. He is also charging his
elevator.
Teachers and scholars are now re
joicing as the schools in this vicinity
closed yesterday with picnic a
Hickory Grove.
Carrie Pratt is home from Earlyill
to spend her vacation.
The surveyors for the new R.R. ar,
here, having secured the most of th,
right. of.way and we understand the
work will soon begin.
+. Lillibridge had his barn raising
last Saturday and j. Rector has "bee
to-day tearing down his church.
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lockwood.

iOO AhtN io3 iast WcohsI
Mrs. Charles Preston aud Miss Kate
Barr came down from Fayette Saturday
evening for visit with friends here.
Mrs. Mabel Coykendall came over
from Waterloo last Wednesday for q
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 1.
n. Harris.
John Stahl, of Cedar Rapids, was
on our streets Monday chatting with
old time friends and neighbors.
Dave Nichols had the misfortune to
/ fall from step ladder the other day
causing fracture Of his right shoulder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Hubbell visited at
Oscar Dorman's in Manchester on We'd
nesday, June goth.
The base ball social held on @. l..
Hesner's lawn Saturday evening WIS a
very pleasant affair. Ice cream and
| cake were served and about twelve dol
lars were added to the funds of the as
| ISOLATION.
Miss Bertha DeWolf, of Arlington,
is visiting Mrs. Frank Robinson.
George Hickox and wife of Man.
chester visited at Zenas Coolidge's on
Monday.
Clyde True who has been attending
college at Ilillsdale, Mich, is at home
for vacation.
The Manchester Baseball Team play
ed against the Edgewood club on the
| diamond here last Wednesday after
noon. The game was good one and
the visiting team showed themselves to
be gentlemanly lot of players, but the
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game was easily won by Edgewood, the

game was easily won by Edgewood, the
score being 8 to 20 in their favor.
George Ashline and wife and w. j.
Breed and wife transacted business at
the county seat on Friday last.
A large number of the friends and
neighbors of A. j. Eaton dropped in on
him Friday evening to assist in the
celebration of his birthday. Alb. was
taken completely by surprise, but soon
recovered and did ample justice to the
ice cream and cake which was served
in abundance.
The Misses Lottie Davis and Lena
Hines came down from Strawberry
Point Friday evening to attend the
birthday party at Alb Eaton's.
Many visitors from the neighboripg
towns attended the ball game here Sat.
urday afternoon. This time it was
the Oelwein club with whom the Edge
wood boys crossed bats. 1t was holly
contested and interesting game from
start to finish and resulted in victory
for Oelwein the score being to 6 in
| their favor.