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Amador ledger., 1900-10-19
Republican Club.

The Jackson Republican Club held a
business meeting last Monday evening
and received the reports of the various
committees appointed to look after the
preparations for the great Republican
Rally to be held here next Wednesday
evening, Oct. "a, at which time Hon.
S. D. Woods, Republican nominee for
Congress, will address the people on
the political issues of the. day. The
committees have nearly everything in
readiness for torchlight procession,
fireworks, booming of giant powder,
music, bonfires, etc., etc. If the
weather is favorable, Jackson will get
a rousing political demonstration,
probably one of the best ever held here.
The meeting of the Club was a good
one, and after the business in hand had
been disposed of, Senator John F.
Davis and Fred L. Stewart made brief
but timely remarks, which were re-
ceived with cheers. The veteran torch
lightmanipulator, patriotic campaigner,
Thomas Greenhalgh Esq, was present
and gave advice, punctuating his re-
marks with spicy "reminiscences relative
to other campaigns.
The meeting adjourned to meet in
Webb Hall, Monday evening, Oct. %,
at 1880 sharp.
Amador ledger., 1900-10-19
Club Notes.

The beautiful floral tribute from the
Republican Club, placed on the grave
of the late r. ]. Adams, was purchas-
ed by contributions from a few of the
members, and not by the campaign
fund.
John r. Francis, who was empower
ed to purchase Rough Rider hats for
the parade, has ordered about fifty,
we believe.
The report of the committee on reso-
lutions, in memory of the late r. j..
Adams, was unanimously accepted and
ordered spread in full upon the book
of record of the Club.
The entertainment committee has
everything arranged for the great
rally of the oath. The committee for
pocuring music has secured the Jack
son Band for the S. D. Woods meet
ing and also for the last meeting of the
campaign to be held here Monday
night, Nov. 5.
The reception committee will send
one of it's members to lone to escort
Hon. S. D. Woods to jackson on the
afternoon of Oct. oath.
Hon. Saml. Shortridge will probably
deliver his great speech in this county
during the campaign.
Hon. John F. Davis will be the prin-
cipal speaker at the wind-up meeting
to be held here Nov. 5. He will also
speak at Volcano during the campaign.
1t is possible that Senator Perkins
may be able to address the people of
Amador county before the campaign
closes.
Prepare for a rousing meeting next
Wednesday night. Let every Republi
can help to make it one that he will be
proud of.
Amador ledger., 1900-10-19
Enthusiastic Greeting Of Our
Next M. G.
CALAVERAS TO CAST ITS MAJORITY FOR WOODS
Hon. John F. Davis and W. C. Rails
ton Eloquently Address the
Assembled Republicans.
(From Calaveras Prospect.)

The Republican rally at Angels We'd
nesday evening was most enthusiastic
and the reception rendered to our next
Congressman, Hon. S. D. Woods, was
most gratifying and satisfactory. Not
only was Angels out in force to greet
the distinguished speakers but the
neighbOring towns sent full delegations
as well. So that Dollings Hall was
well filed by the hour announced for
the speaking.
Hon. S.. D. Woods, Hon. John F.
Davis and w. G. Ralston had been an
nounced as the speakers of the evening.
Long before the hour for the meet
ing to open, an enthusiastic crowd
gathered in the street and about the
hotel, anxious to greet the popular
Republican candidate, and the Angels
badd lent its aid to stir the patriotism
of the people.
At the hall the President of the
Angels Republican Club, Mr.. Douglas,
presided, and with him on the stand in
addition to the speakers, were the fol-
lowing Vice-Presidents:
w. Tryon, VIM. Thomas, F. w.
Fisk, J. D. Garland, VIM. Brown,
Thomas Hardy, DR.. G F. Pache, DIR.
Werlich. G. Sickle Sr., F. Gilmore,
r. G, Lewis, Ralph Lemue, Robt,
Rasmussen, Peter johnson, Warren
Rose, H. Garrett, Bert Morgan, n.
Bardeu, ]. A. Ayala, Jos. Raggio, w.
Taught, Mr.. Campbell, Geo. Werle, A..
Prothero, o. S. Buckbee and o.
Burney.
The Angels glee club opened the pro-
gram with rousing song and the in
terval between speakers, and at the
close was filed with campaign and
patriotic songs from these really excel
lent singers.
Mr.. Woods was the first speaker and
for about an hour and half he held
the closest attention of his audience as
he discussed clearly and logically the
issues of the campaign. The speaker
was clear and forcible impressing his
hearers with his sincerity. There was
none of the clap trap of the demagogue
but all his assertions were based on the
record, and his deductions were drawn
from clearly stated premises. He was
frequently interrupted by applause,
and at the close was treated to an
ovation.
Mr.. Ralston followed in a short ad-
dress confining himself mainly to local
questions and his own interests in the
campaign. The applause which greet
ed his appearance, showed the appreci-
alton of his friends and neighbors for
the legislative candidate.
Hon. John F. Davis was the last
speaker, and as he arose to address the
meeting, was given perfect ovation,
the audience rising and cheering, and
for over an hour he held his audience
with one of the best speeches ever
heard in Angels. Judge Davis is a
favorite here and never lacks for an
abundance of applause to encourage
him in his efforts. His speech was a
sound argument for the patriotic
course OF the administration and
brought out in strong light the great
work that has been done by Mckinley.
Amador ledger., 1900-10-19
THE AMADOR /
Democratic Rally.

In honor of 10 D. Sproul, Democratic
candidate for Congress, the Democratic
ladies of Jackson decorated Love Hal
very tastefully. The ladies performed
their part we'll and deserve unstinted
commendation.
The rally was held last Saturday
evening, Oct 13, and is pronounced by
Democratic leaders to be the largest
and most enthusiastic meeting Mr..
Sproul has had in the county. If that
is the case, but very little can be said
for previous meetings for, all told, not
to exceed 125 to $50 Democratic voters
were in the hall, and they invaria bl Y
left the cheering and applause to the
irrepressible snair-drum and the women
and children. AS for real, political
enthusiasm, there was none; and the
reason for its absence was apparent.
Nothing occurred to provoke it. No
reasonable voter could warm up and
cheer during Mr.. Sprouts labored
effort. His speech was not up to ex-
pectations; it was rather disiointed at
times and may fairly be characterized
as concatenation OF extremely weak
assertions. He was also lame when at
tempting to quote recent history, and
his sugar-beat calamity for California
was so far-fetched that the most ardent
Democrat in the hall actually gave him
look of pity. But as we have referred
to his speech editorially we will pass to
DR.. Adams, who really acquitted him:
self qnite well. He said just enough
and he left good impression on his
hearers. DR.. Adams is, however, SO
thoroughly Democrat, so intensely
partisan, that he will be difficult
man to elect to the Assembly. His
lack of legal knowledge is also against
him, and as he is known to be very
good physician, the people of Amador
have concluded to let well enough alone
and not spoil good doctor by making
an Indifferent legislator. For this
great consideration on the part of the
people, DR.. Adams will no doubt hearth
ly thank them when the heat of pOliti-
cal discussion shall have died out.
Hon. A. Caminetti closed the meeting
with few remarks on the Chinese ex-
clusion act, which to lay member ap-
peared rather too irrelevant and
shadowy to cut much ice for Mr..
Sproul or anyone else. Judge r. G.
Rust, the chairman of the evening,
presided with dignity and made very
neat and appropriate opening speech.
His introduction of Mr.. Sproul was
hearty and exceedingly warm, possibly
a trifie too much SO, but we all have
our friends, and can readily excuse the
Judge if he erred on the side of affec-
ton. The singing by the choir, music
by the band and solos, were all enter
tanning and really made the meeting
quite enjoyable for the 150 Republicans
present.
Amador ledger., 1900-10-19
cALAvERAs COUNTY.

Citizen: AT meeting of the Board
of Directors of the Lightner Mining
Company, held in Stockton last Friday
evening, a dividend of cents pershare
was declared, payable on the 29th oi
this month. This is an excellent show
ing when the hard luck and heavy ex.
pense to which the Lightner people
have been subjected 20 during the past
ten months is considered, owing to
several caves in the mine. The chlur.
ination works are to be erected imme.
diately at Angels, the contract having
already been let. The Lightner prom
ises we'll for the future and the mana.
gers OF the property have the conf,
dence of the stock holders.
Work on the Melones Company IS
dam is being pushed with vigor and
with force of ITO men it is anticipated
that the structure will be shortly COM
pleted. The height of the dam when
completed will be twenty feet above
low water mark. The water will be
taaen out through hume 4x9 feet,
which, with tunnel one eighth of a
mile long, will make total distance oi
three miles from the dam to the tur-
bine where the water will provide the
power necessary for the purpose of the
company. The location selected at
Robinson's Is Ferry is at narrow point
on the Stanislaus river, where the
natural stone abutments project from
the mountain wall and considerable
distance on either side. The force en-
ployed is divided into two shifts and
work goes on without interruption day
and night.
Prospect: The Napoleon mine is now
open. They have found the bottom
and are cleaning out the drifts. They
are also sinking new shaft and al,
together are working about nine men.
They will continue this force till after
the election when if Mckinley is elected
they will put on big force.
The famous Rosella mine has closed
down till after election.
The Mobley brothers are still ham,
merjng away. They have shaft down
80 feet, with good prospects.
Chronicle: G. S. Bennett the car.
penter, was at work fixing and making
improvements in Bruce's sawmill.
Next week he will begin erecting a five
stamp mill on the McLoud mine on the
Licking fork. This mine has been
bonded to a Company represented by
DIR. Bosworth Aiken of Jackson.
George Gongdon has a number OF
men at work on the Yellow Aster mine,
doing assessment work and otherwise
improving and developing the property.
Mr.. Gongdon is now the sole owner oil
this valuable property, he having
bought his former partners out. Good
boy, George, you'll make your fortune
yet.
Joseph Tyson of Niles, arrived here
Thursday with crew of men to go to
work on the Riverside mine which is
owned by Mr.. Tyson. The assessment
work on the extension of the Riverside
mine will be done, after which, work
developing the Riverside will be active.
ly commenced.
Amador ledger., 1900-10-19
TuoLuMNE COUNTY

Independent: The Rhode Island folks
are still going down, having reached a
depth of 800 feet with encouraging
prospects ahead.
The new addition to the Mt. Jeffer-
son mill is nearly completed and in all
probability the twenty stamps will be
dropping by the time this item is in
print.
The cyanide plant at the Longfellow
mine is nearly ready for active opera
tion, with all the latest improvements,
and will make quite an addition to the
output of the mine. The mine still
holds its reputation as a producer, al
though just now they are working on
low grade ore.
Mother Lode Magnet: The Mazeppa
Gold Mining Company has been re-
organized with the following officers:
President, M. johnson; president,
G. r. Bishop; secretary, j. p. Fraser;
treasurer, George L. Bishop. These
gentlemen, with ]. P. Pryor, constitute
the new board of directors. Work will
be resumed at this property as soon as
fuel and other supplies can be procured
This company resumes operations with
ample means TO prosecute work vlgOr-
ously.
William Sherwood removed from the
Rapahannock mine this week an extra
boiler and fixtures, which he recently
purchased. The boiler has been stored
for several years. It has been taken
10 the Star King mine where it will
furnish steam to operate the air COM
pressor and fve-stamp mill which is
being erected.
Democratic Banner: VIM. Graham,
superintendent of the Duleek mine,
near Big Oak Flat, returned home
Monday evening. While below he
made all arrangements for 10-stamp
mill and the machinery has been ship.
ped. Grading for the building is in
progress. The Duleek ranks among
the good properties of the county. The
ledge is large and shows up strong.
Amador ledger., 1900-10-19
In Memoriam.
The Amador LEDGER:

The Amador LEDGER:
The Jackson Fire Company at
a recent meeting, appointed a COM
mittee of three consisting of L. j..
Fontenrose, w. M. Penry and l.. A.
Kent, to draft resolutions, expressive
of the feelings of the jackson Fire
Company, upon Mr.. Adams untimely
removal from this earthly sphere. The
Committee reported the following reso-
lutions which were unanimously adopt
ed at the meeting of the jackson Fire
Company, held October 18th, 1900
Whereas, By divine decree of the
Great Ruler of the Universe our highly
esteemed Chief Engineer and brother
fireman, Robert j. Adams, was sum-
mOned from earth to eternal rest in the
celestial realm above, be it therefore
Resolved, That while we bow in
humble submission to the will of Provi-
dence, yet, we cannot refrain from ex-
pressing our great sorrow at the loss of
one of the most honored, respected and
genial members of our company, whose
vacant chair at our future meetings
will bring sad memories to the hearts
of those who survive him.
Resolved, That the heartfelt SYM
pathies of our members be rendered to
the bereaved family of our deceased
brother whose loss in the family circle
can never be replaced, and commend
them to the tender mercy of Him who
"Tempers the wind to the shorn lamb, :"
Resolved, That as token of respect
to our deceased brother, the Fire
House be appropriately draped in
fo,. z h0c - = HI lo,
upon the minutes of our company.
Also that the Secretary be instructed
to send copy of the same to the family
OF our departed Chief and furnish copies
to our local newspapers for publication,
Very Respectfully.
VIM. GOING,
Secretary Jackson Fire Company.
Amador ledger., 1900-10-19
Promenade Concert.

The opening OF Redlick's, Jackson's
Bargain Store, in its new quarters,
Newman's old stand, last Wednesday
evening, was noticeable event in the
commercial and social circles of Jack
son. Under the supervision of Manager
Lester, assisted by Mr.. Cohen and Miss
Maria Brescia, the new store presented
a very attractive appearance. Renno's
Orchestra furnished the music and
during the evening hundreds of ladies
and gentlemen thronged the building
and promenaded in step with enlivening
music. The scene was interesting and
pleasing and the like of it has not been
seen in this place for many a wear, if
ever. The building was brilliantly
Illuminated by electricity throughout.
Manager Lester and his assistants have
cause for self-congratulation on the
brilliant success of the opening.
Amador ledger., 1900-10-19
Death Of Daneri.

James Daneri, As years old, native
of Italy, night foreman at the Baliol
mine, was killed at O'Clock last Sum
day morning.
Coroner Gritton held an inquest on
the body of the deceased Sunday after
noon, and the evidence shows that Mr..
Daneri, who was crippled somewhat in
his feet, went down the shaft from the
700 level to the chute about Is feet
below, and got on front of the skip at
that point with his backto the foot wall.
He then instructed the skip tender,
Mr.. Bonney, to ring him up to the 300
level, the signal for which is 3-3 and 1
bells. Bonney reached across the shaft
and pulled the bell wire times and as
he started to give the rest of the signal
the skip started. Daneri attempted to
get on the right side of the skip but
struck the center brace and dislocated
his mock.
Engineer c. o. Mitchell testified that
he only heard one bell, and, presuming
a load of waste was to be hoisted, he
started the engine. The bell was tested
in the presence of the jury and rang
every time the bell-cord was pulled.
1t was thought that possibly Bonney,
in reaching across the shaft to give the
signal, might not have pulled hard
enough to ring the bell. 1t was further
shown that the signal code forbids any
one getting on the skip until the pre-
liminary bells are given. In all prob
ability, had Mr.. Daneri observed this
requirement., or had he boarded the
right side of the skip to ascend, the &C.
cident would not have happened. The
shaft was shown to be in good order,
hence the verdict of the jury exonerated
all parties from blame, and found that
death was caused by accident.
James Daneri was pioneer of Sutter
Creek and had many friends there.
Amador ledger., 1900-10-19
In Memoriam.

To the officers and mem bers of Jack
son Republican Club, Jackson, Cali
fornia:
We, the undersigned COMMITTEES, ap-
pointed by the President of the Jackson
Republican Club, for the purpose of
drafting resolutions in memory of our
late Treasurer, Robert j. Adams, re-
spectfully submit the following:
Whereas, God in his infinite wisdom,
has taken from our midst our dear
friend and co-worker Robert J..
Adams, and
Whereas, 1t is with high apprecia-
tion of the varied, abundant and intelli-
gent labors which he brought to the
discharge of every duty throughout
the whole of his useful and honorable
career, and with grateful sense of the
manifold services he rendered to this
Club, for the welfare of which he
worked with never tagging zeal,
therefore be it
Resolved, That in his decease this
organization has lost faithful and
efficient member and officer. who was
ever ready with his labors, counsel and
pecuniary aid in spreading and main
tanning the principles of true Republi-
canism;
Resolved, That it is with profound
sorrow for his death, mingled with
reverence for his happy memory, that
we hereby testify and record onr ad-
miration of the exalted character with
which he dignified and adorned every
station, and in special recognition of
the grateful charm which his presence
never failed to shed on the deliberations
OF this Club: possessing as he did, a
dignity of bearing and an amenity of
manners, which made him as courteous
in debate as he was wise IN counsel, and
as gracious in all relations of private
life as he was infexible in the main
tenance of his honor among men;
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of this Club,
in respectful tribute to the services and
memory of our beloved colleague, and
that a copy of these resolutions be
transmitted to the family of our de-
ceased friend, in token of the share we
fain would take with them in their
bereavement.
Dated jackson, CAL, October Is, 1900.
A. M. GALL.
j. w. CALDWELL.
P. B. AIKEN.
Committee
Amador ledger., 1900-10-19
AuKuM NEWS.
Pigeon Creek School Has opensd-No
More Smallpox.

AUKUM, Oct. Is, 1900.
The Pigeon Creek school which has
been closed for the past two weeks on
account Of the smallpox, was reopened
last Monday.
Grace Wilson is visiting relatives in
Shenandoah Valley.
Chas. Upton who has been living in
Shenandoah Valley for some time, has
rented Andrew Bargarla's place and
moved on to the same last week.
Frank Bargarla went to Placerville
last Saturday.
Mrs. VIM. Sharp who has been quite
sick, is able to be around once more.
Mrs. Stumpff visited her mother,
Mrs. j. Cruson, Saturday and Sunday.
Joe Speakman and Elmer Ayers OF
Plymouth, we're hunting quail in this
vicinity Saturday and Sunday last.
Joe Wrigglesworth's family who
have been visiting at Aukum, returned
home last week.
The son of Mr.. and Mrs. AL. Fill
brooks is quite Ill at this writing.
Chas. Bells family who have been
quarantined for the smallpox for the
last three weeks, were released last
Saturday. NOME.
Amador ledger., 1900-10-19
Is Now a Republican.

One evening last week two of Jack
sons most prominent citizens were en-
gagged in conversation, the subject being
politics.
One of the men is a pioneer of this
county being over 70 years of age and
at one time had extensive land hold
ings in this neighborhood. He said:
II cast my first vote in 1S4S, and al
ways voted straight Democratic
ticket, until four yeras ago when [
voted for William Mckinley, and if
spared until next election l shall vote
the Republican ticket from top to
bottom"
This statement goes to show that
men who have seen the good and bad
of the several administrations of the
past half a century, realize the superb
ority of Republicanism, over Democ-
racy, and are giving their support to a
Republican administration, which
means that the United States will be
favored with four more years of pros
DeritV
Amador ledger., 1900-10-19
AMADoR CITY.
Mrs T. L. Culbert and Mrs. T. M Church
Return from Hawaii.
AMADoR CITY, Oct. II, 100,

AMADOR CITY, oct. IL, 19OO.
Mrs. Culbert accompanied by her
daughter, Mrs. 7. Church, and her
two grandchildren, arrived from
Honolulu Thursday.
Hinkson, spent Saturday and Sunday
at Buena Vista with Mrs. Barnett.
Miss Nellie Jacka came up from Fol-
parents of this place.
Jno. r. Tregloan spent few days oi
last week at San Andreas.
Mrs DOman and Mrs. Coster, called
on Amador friends Thursday.
Mrs. Mitchell and Miss Helen, spent
Wednesday with Mrs. Chichizola.
Mrs. Jas. Allen is spending a few
days at Sacramento.
Miss Louise Bennetts spent Saturday
and Sunday with her mother at the
Kennedy.
Mrs. Inman spent Saturday in Sutter.
Several of our young people attended
the dance at Sutter last Friday even
ing, and all report having had a
''merry" time.
Mrs. 7. Burke, Mrs. M. Arditto and
Miss Frances Mooney, visited friends
and relatives in town Sunday.
Mr.. Guthrie, manager of the Key
stone Supply Store, is in the city.
Mrs. Mounter of jackson, was the
guest of Mrs. Mitchell Sunday.
JnO. Hammack and family, have
moved to Placerville, where they will
reside in the future.
A donation surprise party was tender
ed Rev. Burchett and family last Fri
day evening. A goodly number were
in attendance, and a jolly time enjoyed
by all.
VIM. Mclaughlin and family are
now residing on School street, in J.
Fleming's house.
l. Burke who has been in Amador
for some time, has returned to the city.
Harry Lynch went to Oakland Sum
day to attend his sisters wedding.
Mrs. Davies of Shenandoah Valley,
was the guest of Mrs. Mooney Monday
j. D. 7Sproul, Democratic nominee
for Congressman, spoke in Amador at
noon last Friday.
Ida Jones and her grandmother,
Mrs. Brown, passed through town
Saturday.
Mrs. Jessie Prethero spent Sunday
at Mrs. Berryman's.-
Mrs. 7. Kerr visited Sutter Wednes-
day.
Mr.. McWayne and Mr.. Fisher passed
through town Wednesday.
Mrs. Stout, Mrs. Pierce and little
Myrtle, visited relatives and friends in
town Sunday.
A collection was taken at the Key
stone mine, for the purpose of laying
in supply of the winters wood for
Mrs. Hicks, highly respected old res
ident of this town. The collection was
responded to very generously, for
which Mrs. Hicks wishes to extend her
heartfelt thanks to all who so generous
ly responded.
A surprise party was given in honor
of Melvin and Willie Hammack last
Saturday evening. The two little boys
will reside in the future with their par
ents at Placerville. The guests were
Hazel, Lois, Hilda and Leland Ham
mack, Gertrude and Lola Thompson,
Idele and Hazel Whitehead, Helen
Mclaughlin, Myrtle Burns, Fannie,
Minnie and frankie Kelley, Mae Kelley,
Ed. Hinkson, Morton Hambley, Earl
Wagstaff, Willie and Melvin Hammack.
E. LOIS.
Amador ledger., 1900-10-19
Wieland.

Amongst the late arrivals here dur.
ing the week were Mr.. and Mrs. H. N.
Taylor and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs
Burr Bassell and daughter and Miss H.
Nelson.
The dance for the benefit of the
Clinton school was a financial success
and all present enjoyed themselves.
Rev. Blackledge paid a farewell visit
to his friends during the week. He
leaves here for Sonora in a few days
where he will fulfil the duties of pastor
in the NJ. E. Church.
The Hon. S. M. Shortridge is ex.
pected here next week on business con-
nected with the Clinton Consolidated
Gold Mining Company, and if time per.
mits, he will favor us with a campaign
speech in the Wieland store. There
are about $50 additional voters in this
precinct since the Standard Electric
Company commenced operations, and
good attendance is assured.
CHISHOLM MACPHARLANE