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Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
The Elsie Club.

About fifteen of our young misses
have formed the Elsie Reading Club
and propose to build up permanent
Institution in Jackson. The object is
most excellent and laudable one and
richly deserves the assistance and COM
mendation of our people.
The initiatory meeting was held last
Tuesday afternoon, fifteen names being
affixed to the membership roll. Officers
were elected as follows: Pearl Freeman
President; Rachel Breese, vice-Presi-
dent; Evelyn Rust, Secretary; Alma
Francis, Librarian; Dana Rice, Treas
urer.
Rules of government were adopted
and dues placed at ten cents a month.
The editor of the LEDGER suggests
that an honorary membership of older
persons be solicited, and that they also
contribute ten cents a month. The
money received from dues will be used
to purchase the Elsie series of books.
some of which have already BEEN
ordered.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
SUPERIOR COURT.

L Cplbert Us Cosumpes Copper Ming Co Ia
corporation)-Trial had; decree quieting title
entered
H II Brown ct al VS. High Point Mining Co.
Trial; appeal from Justices Court. Township 3;
action to recover s2l0 tSr Is cords Of wood udg
@ q Hoskins vs. Central Eureka Ming COMO
tipn to dismiss appeal argued and submitted
Amelia Pesce VS. Peter Pesoe--Action for di-
summons
Estate of Maria Cassella-Wm Going, Robt 1
Kerr and Angelo Podesta appointed appraisers
lace Kay, Spagnoli appointed appraisers
Estate of F Werner-Order Confirming Sale Of
real estate to Chichizola; order confirming
Of $3.50 to H Werner = ~ 80 =
Guardianship Of William Jones and Cleveland
Jones, minors aHesring on final account had
tending time TO file BILL Of exceptions
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
Colonel Hartzell Very III.

VALLEJO, Jan. 12.-Colonel J. w.
Hartzell, manager of the Carter Land
and Development Company, was
stricken by paralysis yesterday and is
critically i'll. He was one of the build
ers of the San Mateo electric road and
has done much engineering work all
over the United States. He is brother
of Bishop Hartzell. Methodist Episco-
pal Bishop of Africa.
Col. Hartzell is very we'll known in
jackson, having engaged in various
enterprises here in 1896, one of which
was the DAILY Republican" founded
by Col. Hartzell and the present editor
of the LEDGER. He was also active in
the Republican campaign of that year
and was President of the jackson Re-
publican Club.
Later: A letter from his brother,
who is with him, gives hope of re-
covery.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
Joint Installation.

A joint installation of Court Unity
and Orc Elmo Circle, took place Jan.
IL, 1901. The following officers of Orc
Elmo Circle were installed for the com.
ing term: P. c. c., Mrs. Dewitt; G.
c., Mrs. Pense; Sub. C. c., Miss M.
Schrader; Sec., Mrs. Carrie Calvin,
Treas, Mrs. H. Simeich; R. G.. Miss
K. Cavallero; L. G., Miss T. Schrader;
l. g., Mrs. ]. Harvey; o. G., Mrs.
Thompson; Organist, Miss Pense,
Physician, DR.. Gall; Trustees, Mr.. r.
Goldsworthy, Mrs. M. Daugherty, Mr..
Fred Datson.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
A Narrow Escape,

VIM. A. Palmer, foreman of the Cali
fornia Dredger on the Feather river,
near Oroville, Butte county, met with
very serious accident Saturday morn
ing, Jan. II, at about eleven O'Clock.
Mr.. Palmer's clothing caught in the
set screw of the main shaft of the en-
CINE, and the shaft carried him around
with it eight or ten times before the
engine could be stopped. He was
badly bruised and his knee severly in
iured. 1t was very narrow escape
from a Terrible death. Mr.. Palmer
was a fermer resident of AmadOr City.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
A Dental Engine.

DR.. G. A. Herricb, our progressive
dentist, has just installed in his dental
parlors Columbia Alternating Current
Dental Engine. This electric con-
trivance facilitates the work very much,
thus atfording great relief to the
patient under treatment as well as to
the dentist. 1t is an expensive affair,
but DR.. Herrick considers the money
well invested. This device is one of
the first four alternating current en-
gines brought to this coast. Dir.
Herrick's dental parlors have recently
been repapered, reprinted and thor
oughly improved throughout.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
Mayors Coupons.

The first lot of 80 prizes will be given
away at Mayors Candy Factory next
Sunday evening, Jan. 20. Following
is the list of winners:
Louie Piccardo- Gilded china tea set.
Mrs. Ella E. Caminetti- China lunch
set.
Luke Observation-Disclosures rife.
Eta ACKNOWLEDGMENT doll.
Alice Coset-French doll.
Zeph Dial Porto-Fencing foils.
Morris Newman-Baseball, bat and
nit
Alfred Harris-Fencing foils.
Marie Weller-1 bottle cologne and
gas ball.
Willie Tam-Baseball and bat.
Anna Strohm-Bottle cologne and
gas ball.
John Hosking-Fine box candy.
Lima Bolitha-Fine box candy.
Rose Ratto-Fine box candy.
Alma Guerra-Large rubber ball.
Viola Murray-Fine box candy.
Florence Crocker-Large pencil
writing outfit.
Maria Parker-Large gas ball.
May Rose-Large pencil writing out
fit.
Ernest Lemin-Baseball and bat.
Miss Guisto-Fine box candy.
Willis Folger-Baseball and bat.
Eddie Kohler-Two baseballs and one
pocket knife.
Alfred 1'ucker--Baseball and bat.
Ethel Jordan-Florida water and
small gas ball.
Oda Ginocchio-Large gas ball.
Minnie Northey--1 box candy.
Mary Lakovich-2 small gas balls.
Frank Laswell--1 baseball bat and
ball.
Tony Marini-Baseball and bat.
Mr.. Menchling-Baseball and bat.
Mamie Calvin baseball and bat.
Pearl Chinn-1 small gas ball.
Everybody please come and get their
prizes, and all people holding tickets,
whose names are not on this list, please
come in and shake dice for 20 other
prizes. The highest twenty throws
each will get prize. Respectfully,
FERDINAND MAYER.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
Baseball Club Reorganized.

The Amador City Baseball Club has
reorganized, and preparations are be-
ing made for the hard battles that are
expected on the diamond during 1901
season. The Amador Club claims an
unusually strong team this year, special
attention being paid to the battery.
Interesting doings on the diamond are
to be looked for this season.
On Saturday, Feb. I'd, the Amador
Club will give dance in Fallon's Hall.
For this dance new floor is being put
in. The usual good time will probably
be had.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
jackson Republican Club.

The regular meeting of the Jackson
Republican Club was held in DIR. Calls
offices last Monday evening. Consider
able routine business was. transacted.
President Herrick appointed the fol-
lowing Executive COMMITTEES: B. F.
Taylor, Will A. Newcum, w. A.
Knapp, j. w. Caldwell, DR.. A. M.
Gall. The committee organized by
electing B. F. Taylor, Chairman, and
Will A. Newcum, Secretary. The
President and Secretary of the Club
are exofficio mem bers of the Com
mittee. The next regular meeting of
the Club will be Feb. IL next. The
Club is hourishing.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
Officers Installed.

Last Wednesday evening the follow
ing officers of Excelsior Parlor, N. S.
G. W., we're installed by installing Of
ficer VIM. Mclaughlin, of Amador
City:
Past President-E. G. Turner.
President-C. M. Smith.
LIST Vice President-Robt. 1. Kerr.
I'd Vice President-J. Cademartori.
Sd Vice Presidents. N. Spagnoli.
Marshal-G. D., Calvin.
Fin. Sec.-C. M. Kelley.
Rec. Sec.-B. r. Breese.
Trustee-L. A, Kent.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
Death of Assemblyman B. Collins of Butte

Hon. B. Collins, Assemblyman from
Butte county, died in Sacramento,
Tuesday, Jan. 10, of pneumonia, re-
sulting from cold recently contracted.
Mr.. Collins had been very promi-
nent figurein the public affairs OF Butte.
He. was an able lawyer and speaker,
and few years ago canvassed the State
in the interest of the Republican ticket
Prior to coming to this State he was
known as one of the leading criminal
lawyers OF Ohio. He was an old friend
and campaigner of William Mckinley,
now President.
Besides his wife and a married
daughter, Mr.. Collins leaves several
sons, one of whom is w. C. Collins, a
mem Der of the "Bee's" staff.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
Died Of His Injuries.

Last Monday, Herman Koppin, a
single man aged about %, while work.
ing in a drift in the South Eureka
mine, was so severely injured that he
died the following day. He was using
the pick overhead at the time of the
accident, and had no chance to escape
the crushing rock. He sustained seri-
Gus internal injuries which caused his
death. His father lives in British
Columbia.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
We Thank You In Advance.

Kindly inspect the date next to your
name on the margin of this paper, and
see how your subscription account
stands in this office. If you owe us
few dollars, don't be afraid to send it
to us by money order or registered
letter. A receipt will be sent to you
by return mail, and we shall be greatly
obliged to you. If you can't spare the
full amount due just at this time, please
send part of it.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
Dramatic Reading.

Mrs. Ella F. Weller will render a
dramatic reading in the M. E. church
on Friday evening, Jan. 25th. The
subject of the reading will be, 1.-THE
Worlds Great Tragedy-The Crucifix-
ion of Christ, which has been re-writ-
ten and adapted for popular recitation
from Marie Corelli's marvellous descrip-
ton of the greatest event in human
history.
Admission 25 cents; family tickets at
special rates, three for so cents or four
for IS cents.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
Samuel Parker,

samuel Parker, civil war veteran,
who was a resident of Jackson for about
"a years, having made his home with
Constable Kelly, died in the Veterans
Home, Napa, Jan. ID, 1901, aged about
rs years. Deceased was native of the
State of New York. He was we'll
known throughout this section and
highly esteemed by all who knew him.
He entered the Veterans Home about
nine months ago.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
After Ducks.

F. A. VOORHEES,, G. P. Vicini, G. 81.
Jarvis and M. d. Nixon, went to Stock
ton Thursday, where they were joined
by Charlie Haas, another crack shot,
and proceeded to the duck-hunting
region in the tules. Guests of the New
National confidently expect duck galore
on the return of Mine Host VOORHEES,.
During Landlord VOORHEES, absence,
Mr.. W. A. Wilson of Pine Grove, will
assist Chief Clerk Cassel in running the
hOta1
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
Tell Your Sister

beautiful complexion is an impossibility
without good pure blood. the sort that only ex-
lists in connection with good digestion, healthy
liver and bowels. Karl's Glover 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. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
For OF sssls,

The handsome and commodious 10
or broom, 2-story residence, known
as the DR.. Mushett place. One of the
finest locations, and biggest bargains
in jackson. All modern improvements,
slightly location, fine grounds. Apply
to H. J. Deacon, Suffer Creek, CAL,
or to James Mushett, Jackson, d2s-1m
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
Mother Lode Band Concert.

On next Sunday afternoon, Jan. Goth,
at O'Clock, the Mother Lode Band
will render a concert from the balcony
Of the Dispatch building.
PROGRAMME
1.--March, 1.-THE Hunch- Back" . Ed Kay
2--Wsltz. Charity Valley Echoes ~ 800.
......................... v. Belluomini
3.-Gavotte, Mapping In a Chair" $500.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Cademartori
4.=March, BOOT Blacks Delight .
.......................... Sockey Arditto
INTERMISsION.
5.--March, THE Blue and the Gray" ..,,,
Observation-Disclosures. Chattaway
6.-Polka, Twinkling Stars" ............M Moon
7.=-Sehottische, Rolling Pills " ..
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .Jno Fontenrose
S.-Gsllop, Motzas Time 49,. Henry We'll
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
Sick Headaches,

The curse of overworked womankind, arc
quickly and surely cured by Karl's Clover Root
Tea, the great blood purifier and tissue builder
Money refunded If not satisfactory. Price, 25o
and sec, For sale BY A, G9ldper, the Druggist :
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18

Give us daily some good bread. Pho
neer Flour makes the best. 4-6-tf*
Nolan high top shoes for 81. 90 at the
Jackson Shoe Store.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18
Church Notice.

ST. Augustine's Mission, room situat-
ed on Court street. Services as follows:
Every LIST and Sd Sunday, services at
II a. m. Every I'd and 4th Sunday,
services at 7:3O p. m. Sunday school
every Sunday at 8 p. m. The Young
Peoples Society of Spiritual Growth
will meet every Sunday, at $50 p. m.
If WILLIAM TUSON, Rector.
The lone echo" speaks in high
terms of Mrs. Weller's dramatization
of Marie Corelli's 'fBarabbas, and her
rendition of the same. Next Friday
evening, Jan. %, Mrs. Weller will give
the reading in the jackson M. E.
church.
If you want healthy drink try
Jesse Moore "AA,' whiskey. -
If you don't get the LEDGER you
don't get the news,
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18

PIONEER FLOUR always has been
and still is the best, 4-6tf*
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-01-18

Subscribe for the LEDGER.
The Montgomery tribune., 1901-05-24
HOW TO PRUNE TREES.
The Longer the stubs Are Lefe the
Longer They Are In Healing
over and Recovering.

All persons familiar with birches
md naples know that II any limbs
are taken from them In the late win
ter or spring time. the stubs will bleed
freely for number Of weeks: and IL
such limbs are large ones, they seldom
heal over before decay has COM
nsnccd In them.
Apple and pear trees will bleed more
or less when pruncd at the same sea-
sons Of the year; and for that reason
no pruning, when large limbs are to be
taken of, should be done at that time
~ the year. When pruning Is done
during the three midsummer months,
the stubs commence 80 heal over quite
soon. and they can be painted within
few days after pruping. II the
weather Is warm and dry. which can.
IN the pruning " done before the
bleeding has ceased Ia flow. During
the summer months the sap Is thick.
ening for the making OF now wood.
and IN largely near the bark and not
IN the older wood Of the trees. Trees
that are pruncd in the spring are from
one 10 two years longer in healing
than N pruned In summer, and that
fact IL ~ great importance when the
lie and health OF the trees are taken
into consideration.
Now. how should n tree he pruncd
Should the stubs be- left long or short,
or with ~ little wood ns the circum.
stances will permit. Any person who
has taken much notice ~ how others
have pruncd. as well as his own work
has noticed that the longer the stubs
are left the longer they ARE In healing
over. and IN many eases thcy never
heal over. hut dry mp or decay. which
In many eases Is the beginning 81 the
dscay aud death Of the tree.
One other error In pruning IL Otter
made in not saving the limbs OF ns
nearly NJ possible perpendicular with
~" body Of the trees or the larger
limb, from which they nrc taken. By
taking IN the limbs perpendicular
rather than horizontal. more or less
the lower parts ~ the stub or wound
will heal over nearly or quite as soon
~ the upper part.--Jouas II. Priest,
~ Country Gentleman.
The Montgomery tribune., 1901-05-24
HE LEARNED ENGLISH.
Present stat. of Progress OF Nen~-
su-ia Due % Pride Of Former
President uIaarO.

But for the energy and national
pride Of Guzman Blanco, The ReRcn-
orator of Venezuela" the city of Car
scns and the country at large would
never have reached their present stage
of progress, says Youths Companion.
The manner In which he learned the
English language affords an excellent
illustration OF his remarkable indus.
try and determination. While he was
president he made up his mind to mas
ter English thoroughly, and one even
ing summoned Dr. Ernst. OF the uni.
versity faculty, to the palace. II was
ten o'clock before he was at leisure.
Then hc hustled into the library to sec
DIR. Ernst.
doctor" he said, ~ want you to
teach me English"
every WE'LL" was the reply, "whcn
shall We bcgin?"
"Now."
"liut brought no text books with
me" said the doctor. 81 will get u
primer tomorrow, and then we can
take II up. The best way Is to begin
like n child, at the beginning"
The president opened u drawer Of
his desk and took ont a wcll-thumbed
primer, the property OF his little
daughter.
81 have been through this by my.
self" he said, "and understand IT,,
Ask me about II and see"
The professor took the book and
put the dictator through such an eN-
animation as he would have given to
. child.
Every good" he said an hour later.
"ro-morrow we will take the next
higher book aud have another lesson"
"llut | prefer. IL you are not weary,
Ia 60 On tonight" was the reply. II
have some English books here" and
going to the shelf he took down u
life of John {. Calhoun"
The two men. sitting side by side,
commenced with the first line. the
professor pronouncing and explain
ing, word by word, sentence by sem
tencc, and the dictator repeating
everything after him until each point
was impressed on his mind.
They kept ut work thus until two
o'clock in the morning, when Guzman
Blanco yawned and looked at his
watch.
81 was up at Ave o'clock this morn
ing he said, "and have been working
hard all day. think we had better
stop here"
"Whcn shall come AGAIN." asked
the doctor.
"M ten o'clock tomorrow night"
was the reply.
And for several months the two
men, both Of them mature and famous,
sat down in the library at ten o'clock
every night and reaa the Life of Cal.
houn," often keeping up the lesson
until two or three o'clock in the morn.
ing. When the bulky volume was fin.
ished the general could not only read
but speak English very well.
The Montgomery tribune., 1901-05-24
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.

Plant sweet corn every two weeks.
Rhubarb should have the flower
talks broken out.
Persistent cutting OF OF the crowns
OF docks will kill them.
The best time to pull next years
crop OF weeds Is this year,
Thin grapes by removing every nj.
tcrnate bunch where they are thickly
set.
Seeds sown broadcast are cheaply
planted. but to cultivate them Is ex.
pensive. Sow in drills, the straighter er
the better.
The currnnt borer is at work when
the tops OF the canes begin to wither
and die. Look for black spot and
cut the cane of below this point and
burn IL.
Grapeyines frequently have to run
the gauntlet OF . late freeze. II bad.
ly injured. the right way to treat them
is to cut them back to the first or
second bud. This will throw all the
strength OF the roots into the new
wood for next years bearing. 1t Is
hoped, however, such a casualty will
be spared us this ycar,-Farm Jour
nal
The Montgomery tribune., 1901-05-24

In an island in the Lake of Bombon
Is the remarkable Taal volcano, which
is readily accessible from Manila. Its
central crater is oval In shape, a mile
and quarter across the greatest di-
ameter, and has within its rim two
lakes of hot water, one yellow and the
other green, and small active cone so
feet in height, from which escape
steam and sulphurous gases, The
strange colors of the waters are due
to the presence of chemicals evolved in
subterranean laboratories. The great
est eruption of Taal took place in 1854,
wiping out four villages. Apparently
the volcanic ash lends wonderful fer
tility to the soil, and presently new
growth of bamboo and palms appeAa
where desolation had reigned.
The Montgomery tribune., 1901-05-24
TINE LION GRowLED DEFIANCE.

Htnnt danger, hut at no time was he
nearer death than when he was held
under the claws of huge lion. In
1910 Dr. Livingstone went To South
Africa as n missionary aud was lo'
Gated In u Bechunna village In the
northern part of the present division
of Cape Colony. ale lived there nine
years before he began his expeditions
into the uncNplorcd regions farther
north.
At one time, while living at this
post, the cattle of the village were
greatly harnssrd 10y lions and at last
n concerted effort wns made to rid
the neiChborhnud g.. the animals. DR.
Livingstone aud the natives snlucd
ont against The lions ana rounded up
u number of them. Livingstone
singled out beautiful male lion.
took aim and fired. The animal was
struck, but received wound that
only served to arouse his anger. lie.
fore Livingstone realized what was
happening the fierce brute gave a
mighty spring ana crushed the ex-
plorcr TO the earth. Then he seized
Livingstone by the shoulder in his
terrible teeth and shook the man as
cnt does mouse. DIR. Livingstone,
In telling OF the incident aftcrward,
said this shaking caused n numbness
10 extend over his entire body. lie
could not move. but he was perfectly
conscious and fully realized his
danger
Fortunately some of the natlves
had seen DIR. Llvlngstonc's peril. As
they rushed to his aid the lion placed
both forepnws on h,s victim and
growled defiance at the new foe. A
well.directed shot from a natives
weapon, however, laid him cold In
death. DIR. Livingstone's arm had
been crushed oy the animals teeth
and his body was badly lacerated by
the claws. but he recovered, The ma.
tives, he said, always seemed to have
more respect for him after his mar
row escape than they had before
Chicago Record.
The Montgomery tribune., 1901-05-24

he emerged from the partial shelter
he stopped. stood up his full height,
barred his teeth. and snarled saw
age snarl of defiance. Vernon hadn't
realized before how big and terrible
he would lookl For n moment he
almost wished they were back in the
cabin. Morton grasped him by the
Jacket at the back; and Duke
growled a fierce. long, cultural
growl, while every bristle along his
back stood erect.
The panther surveyed the scene with
. calmness and deliberntlon calcu-
lated to unnerve any but the stead.
lest hand. He seemed TO be weigh
The Montgomery tribune., 1901-05-24
The panther had stopped.

The panther had stopped. He
crouchcd lower. The tip of his long
tail began to lash from side TO side,
his head was low and pushed far
forward; his thin lips twitched nerve
ously, and his huge claws dug into
the bark. Vernon did not need to
be told that the lion meant to spring.
and that to delay an instant would
be fatal. The rifle rose to his shoul-
der-ah! the moonlight fell full upon
the sights. A rising roar was met
by n clear, sharp report, which rang
back from the in and echoed again
as n tawny body whirlcd through the
air and fell In n sbnpelcss, quiyering
mass on the ground below.
"IIurray!" shouted Morton. ns the
pcnt-up nervousness escaped In n wild
yell Of delight.
II was the proudcst moment 81
vcrnop's life as he looked down NJ
the great beasts outstretchcd form.
"Thc standing up to II was the
worst" said Vernon. ms he thought of
how he had to pull himself together
when the panther began To creep to-
ward him along the trce-trunk. ut
tcring thnt ugly, kissing snarl.
He stopped down and lifted the
huge, block shaped head, and saw thnt
the bullet had passed through the
brain aud out on the back OF the
neck. "Must have smashed his neck,
too" he said thoughtfully. Then his
eyes swept over the handsome length
Of the skin. and he exclaimed; "Iiy
George. hut thnt1l make trophy!
say. Mort. wen have It dressed and
keep ~ Old Mason'll do II for u.s."
Aud ns the idea caught their imnR.
nations, they danced and circled
about their prize In the moonlight
like young so,ngcs, and the walls of
the canyon rang ngnin and again with
their glcc.