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Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
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A Self-Shooter.

Amador county is blessed with many
people of an original turn of MUD, and
one of these characters is Mr.. h. Kuch-
enbecker of Rancheria, who has invent
ed an apparatus useful in placer mining
which he dominates a ''self-shooter. "
In placer mining it is necessary to have
quite head of water in order til at the
stones and gravel may be washed down
the race, and to get sufficient volume
of water reservoir is built at the head
OF the ravine to impound the water
and when it is full the gate is opened
and the whole reservoir full is sent
down the gulch. This requires a man
at the dam day and night for the pur-
pose of opening the gate when the res
ervoir gets full, but by Mr.. Kuchen-
becker's arrangement the water re-
leases itself. He has a bucket on the
end of long lever and pipe to con-
duct water to it located near the top of
the reservoir; the end of the lever is
connected with lock that holds the
gate, and when the reservoir is full
water runs into the bucket and it's
weight causes the lever to lower and
pulls out the lock while another bucket
is being filled at the same time and this
pulls the gate open. The gate being
on pivot about two-thirds of the way
down when the water in the reservoir
gets low and begins to run under the
gate the weight of the water closes the
gate again; thus it is self-operating
apparatus and requires no attention
after it has been placed in running
order. By using this invention many
low grade placers could be worked with
profit, as it is capable of moving con-
siderable ground at small expense.
Mr.. Kuchenbecker has been making a
success of an old placer claim and has
demonstrated by practice that it is
feasible.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
If you wish to get a good suit of
clothes cheap, take advantage of the
Red Front Annual Clearance Sale.
Del Monte Mine.

The new prospectus of the Del Monte
Mining Co. is just out, and is an ex-
tremely creditable pamphlet. The plan
outlined appears to be fair and honest;
the proof of value is convincing, and
will pay careful perusal. The people at
the head of the enterprise are honor
able men, and the prospects are flatter-
ing. The property was originally held
by the company under bond, which
lapsed on Jan. LIST, since which time the
owners and representatives of the Del
Monte company, have succeeded in re-
organizing the company on the new
basis, set forth in the new prospectus.
The scheme is well hedged about with
safeguards, designed for the protection
of all parties.
Ask the secretary of the company,
Geo. l. Wright of Jackson for pros
pectus, and look it through carefully.
G. M. Smith of jackson is authorized
to take subscriptions for the stock and
to give receipts for first installments.
We believe that, as now outlined,
this will be considered, by those capable
of judging, reasonably safe mining
venture, and we bespeak for these gem
tlemen fair examination of the plans
and of the property, which they are
always ready and glad to show to inter-
ested people. The LEDGER wishes
them success.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
A Rough Road.

Editor LEDGER: Having occasion to
visit the county seat recently, l
engaged passage in light spring wagon
but as the old song says:
my hair stood up on end, thought my sides
would burst,
OF all the rides 1 ever took that sleigh ride
was the worst"
Road? There is none. There's a
trail that one would be endangering his
life to attempt to walk over at night
and certainly no one would try to walk
therein in daylight.
1 have driven six miles through
trackless chaparral, down hillsides and
across ravines and felt much less fear of
being thrown from the wagon seat. In
fact that seems pleasure trip in COM
parison with our public-road trip.
There is rumor afloat that jackson
creek is to be bridged. May the rumor
become verify before another winter.
We have waited long and patiently
staid home all winter having to 60 with
out our newspapers just when we had
most leisure to read them. Prayed for
health and bridge. Heavens gift
was given us-that within the power of
the Supervisors to grant us seems about
to be given. Heaven speed the day!
AMADORIAN.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
Republican Club Resolutions.

At a regular meeting of the Repub-
lican Club of Jackson, held April 9Th,
1901. the following prea and reso-
lutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the success of the Republi-
can party of Amador county, as well
as the usefulness of the Republican
Club of Jackson. depend mainly upon
unity and harmony within the party
ranks, and realizing that harmony and
united action can only be secured by
strict adherence to that traditional
policy which freely gives the Offices
and patronage to the supporters of the
dominant party, and
Whereas, the Republicans have been
in control of the Board of Supervisors
of Amador county for more than four
months, and one Office at the disposal
of said Board, to-wit: the Courthouse
Janitorship, is still filled by an adher-
emit of the opposing party, notwith-
standing earnest and repeated protests
from this Club, and in face of the fact
that competent Republicans stand
ready and willing to accept such posi-
ton; therefore be it
Resolved, that the members of the
Republican County Central Committee
from Township One be requested to
take the necessary steps to have
meeting of the County Central Com
mittee of Amador county called for the
purpose OF considering this departure
from party precedent, and taking such
action as will lead to the correction of
the injustice herein mentioned.
Resolved further, that the members
of this Club cannot consistently sup
port, by their votes or influence, any
candidate for any Office, whether elect
i've or appointive, who refuses to assist
in carrying out the vital political policy
herein outlined.
Resolved, that this Club hereby dis
tinctly disavows any intention OF die
tating, or appearing to dictate, in the
selection of candidates for position.
Each member is left absolutely free to
express his individual choice as he may
see fit, within party lines. AS a Club
we have no particular candidate to
champion for any place; but We do en-
phatically contend for the principle,
that under Republican administra
ton, the subordinate Offices belong by
right to Republicans; and we hereby
pledge ourselves to work for the cleo
ton to Offices of emolument or of trust,
within the party ranks, of such men
only as are in full sympathy with, and
open supporters Of, this doctrine.
Resolved, that we hereby appeal to
our sister Republican Clubs and to the
Republicans of Amador county gener-
ally, to cooperate with us in our
efforts TO secure for the friends of the
victorious party the substantial fruits
of victory; and be it further
Resolved, that copy OF these reso-
lutiOns be forwarded under the sigma
lures of the President and Secretary of
this Club, to the Chairman of the Re-
publican County Central Committee;
also to the Secretary of each sister
Republican Club of Amador county;
also to each Supervisor of Amador
county elected on the Republican
ticket, and also to the county Republi-
can papers, the AMADoR LEDGER and
the Amador Record, with the request
that the same be published in their
columns. B. F. TAYLOR,
President pro tenn.
l.. j. FONTENROSE,
Secretary pro tenn.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
Order to Show Cause,

In the Superior Court of the County of Amador,
State of California. In the matter of the es-
tate of James Hall, deceased. Order to show
cause why order of sale of real estate should
not be made.
1T APPEARING TO THIS COURT BY THE
J. petition this day presented and filed by
Mary A. Hail. the Administrative of James
Hall, deceased, that it is necessary to sell the
whole or some portion of the real estate OF said
decedent in California to pay the debts of de-
cedent and the expenses and charges OF admin
istration,
1t is therefore ordered by this Court that all
persons interested in the estate of said deceas
ed appear before the said Superior Court on
Saturday, the eleventh day of May, 1901, at the
hour of 10 O'Clock a. IN. of said day. at the
Courtroom of said Court at the Court House in
the town of jackson, County of Amador State
of California, to show cause why an order
should not be granted to said ADMINISTRATIVE to
sell so much Of said real estate in California
as shall be necessary, and that copy of this
order be published four successive weeks in
the AMADoR LEDGER, newspaper printed and
published in said County.
Done in open Court, this Sth day of April, 1901.
R. G. RUST, Judge.
JOHN F. DAVIS, Attorney for Administrative.
aprl2t5
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
A Pleasant Evening.

Prof. Francis and daughter of Oak
land, who are stopping at the Globe
Hotel for few days. surprised Mr.. and
Mrs. Jos. Fleming of Newmanville last
Sabbath and spent the afternoon in
rendering excellent music on the violin
and piano. While they were playing
the neighbors became interested and
came in to hear the music and become
acquainted with the performers. The
friends were so delightfully."- entertained
that Prof. Francis and daughter were
asked to meet company of Mr.. Flem-
ing's friends and neighbors on Tuesday
evening of this week and furnish them
with musical programme, and invita-
tions were given to as many as could be
accommodated. Mr.. James Parks Jr.,
Miss Wayne Parks, Mr.. Kelsey, Mr..
and Mrs. J. Trevarro and son, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hammack and their daughter,
Miss Jessie, Mrs. Jones and Mr.. Dufrene
were invited to enjoy the occasion.
Miss Francis handles the violin like a
master and can entertain an audience
for hours at time. Miss Ginocchio
accompanied her on the piano, and their
instruments dispensed music in perfect
harmony and to the delight of all pres
emit. Miss Parks also rendered selec-
ton on the piano.
At the close of the programme it was
decided that Mrs. Fleming knows how
to provide social evening, for every
one enjoyed both the music and the re-
freshments she had furnished, and
heartily thanked her for her cordially.
Prof. Francis will remain here for a
few days and the people of Jackson
would enjoy musical entertainment
given by him and his daughter and the
musical talent of our city, and it is to
be hoped that, in the near future, they
may be heard. A FRIEND.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
Notice to Stockholders.

Notice of Special Meeting of Directors and
Stockholders of Del Monte Mining and Mill
ing Company.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT
IN meeting Of the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of Del Monte Mining and Milling
Company "a corporation), held on the 5th day OF
March, 1901, by vote of all of the directors and
stockholders IL was resolved that the number
of shares of capital stock of said Company be
diminished from 200 600 shares to 10000 shares
and that the par value Of said shares Of stock
be increased from soc per share to e1.O0 per
share.
Now, therefore, in accordance with said reso.
luton, notice is hereby given that a special
meeting of the directors and stockholders Of
said Del Monte Mining and Milling Company
will be held at the office of said Company, In
the Spagnoli Building, in the town Of jackson.
Cal, on the 18th day Of May, 1901 at the hour Of
determining whether or not the number of
shares of capital stock Of said Company shall
be diminished from 10000 to 10000; and the
par value of the shares Of stock OF said Com
pany be increased from SOC per share to s1O0
per share. AT which said time and place all Of
the directors, officers md stockholders Of said
Company are requested to be present.
This notice shall be published in the AmRdor
Ledger, newspaper published in the town Of
jackson, the place where the ONCE of the Com
pany is located, for at least 90 days before the
time of said meeting.
By order of the Board of Directors.
Dated this 18th day OF March, 1901.
GEO. 1. WRIGHT, Secretary,
Del Monte Mining and Milling
marl5-lOt Company Ia corporation).
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
AUKUM.

AUKUM, April 22d.-Wallis Carter
had the misfortune to cut his foot
quite bad while engaged in cutting
wood last week.
Mrs. Farnsworth, of Uno, left Tues
day for San Francisco to visit her
daughter, Mrs. Bates.
Mary Billalon was visitor at the
Pigeon Creek school Friday last.
Mrs. Forbes and daughter, Mrs.
Lane of Bakersfield, visited the form
er's brother, Mr.. Chas. Bell, last week.
Mrs. Whiticar, who has been sick
for the past six weeks, is slowly i'm
proving.
Mrs. Tom Quinn of Angels Camp is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nichley.
Mr.. Stumpff and family have moved
to Indian Diggings, where they intend
to remain this summer.
Mrs. Burns and Bertha Bell visited
the formers sister, Mrs. T. Rhouff of
Cedar Grove, Tuesday and Wednes-
day. NOME.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
A Jackson Small Boy.

A. ]. Waterhouse, at the request of
the editor of the Sacramento ''Bee, :"
prepared TO: that paper an article en-
titled: 1.-THE many trials and tribula-
tions which lecturer has to undergo. :"
Among several spicy incidents men
toned in the article is one about a Jack
son ''small boy" which we reproduce.
If we knew the boys name it should
also appear. Mr. Waterhouse says:
''Of a similar character, but varying
enough perhaps, still to leave some in
terest in the incident, was an expert
ence at jackson. Over in the hills
every entertainment that comes along
from minstrel performance to a week.
day sermon is 'show." In strolling
about Jackson l came upon very small
boy who was examining one of my
posters. He was bright small boy of
an investigating turn of mind and of
fixed opinions. He did not recognize
me, but, noting the kind and almost in
telligent expression of my countenance,
he at once began a conversation.
"'What's this?' he inquired
"'A picture of man..
''The small boy looked at the picture
as If to determine that | was not de-
ceiving him, and, having decided, he
continued:
whats he done?'
There was something in the urchin S
tone or manner that led me to infer
that he entertained some hope of secur-
the reward offered for the man s appre-
hension. but | answered him very
civilly:
"'He is going to give an entertain
ment here tonight.
"'Goin to give a-what?'
IAN entertainment.
"'What's that?'
why, he will please and amuse the
people, hope.
oh, a show, amt hep
"I-I guess so.
''The small boy turned and again
looked at the picture for moment.
Then he said:
is he the hull show?'
eyes
''Well, he must have gall!'
"Of course my feelings were not great
ly hurt by this frank criticism, yet
could not but realize that it was not
fiattering-nOt very flattering."
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
Solving the Mystery.

The authorities of San Joaquin coun-
ty have been engaged this week in try
ing to solve the mystery surrounding the
drowning of Archie j. McLaren in a
deep irrigation reservoir in the State
Hospital grounds near Stockton. Early
last Monday morning Engineer Myers,
of the pumping station, found a horse
standing in four feet OF water, evidently
unable to get out on account of the slip
perry banks. A buggy seat and blanket
were found near the shore, and later
the buggy and another robe were found
in twenty feet of water by dragging
with graphing hooks. Further search
brought forth the body of A. ]. Nc
Laren, drayman for the Stockton
Milling Co. Rumors OF foul play, sui
eide, accident, etc., were rife. McLareu
was known to be heavy drinker on
occasions, and it is believed he had been
drinking when he drove to his death,
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
GOING TO TRINITY.
President of sweepstake Mining Company
to Inspect Property.

President of sweepstake Mining Company
to Inspect Property.
John F. Davis, ex-judge of the Su-
perior Court of Amador county and
joint State senator, one of the best
known jurists in the State and a man
OF means, was here Friday morning on
his way to Weaverville. He is presi-
dent of the Sweepstake Mining Com
pany and is on his way to the property
to inspect it.
The Sweepstake mine lies we'll up on
Oregon Gulch Mountain some eight
miles from Weaverville. Considerable
development work has been done dur
ing the past winter and the company
proposes to put in ditch line this sum-
mer. The ditch will be about twenty
miles in length, employing thousand
men In construction work. The mine
will then be operated on an extensive
scale. 1t is considered a very rich
gravel mine and by the hydraulic pro-
cess can be made to yield extensively.
Frank H. Hall, superintendent of the
property, preceded Judge Davis to the
mine few days ago.
Judge Davis says that Sheriff Greg
DRY OF his county, who was here short
time on official business, spoke in the
highest terms of the hospitality of our
citizens and the business-like appear
ance OF Redding. -Redding Searchlight
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
Can Win a Man.

DR.. r. d. jerks, a handsome young
bachelor physician of New York, will
rattle himself off in a matrimonial lot
terry. From two to three thousand
tickets will be sold at S. per chance
Here is his propositions:
81 have been ten years in the coun-
try. 1 am % years old. l worked
hard, passed the regents examination
and entered Cornell, Medical School.
BY working during vacations, doing
tutoring and other tasks, l managed to
support myself until got my DOCTORS
diploma.
Now l want to marry, settle down
and begin practicing in proper man
ner. l have not the necessary money,
so thought out the marrying plan by
rattle. This is my scheme. There will
be a few necessary restrictions. They
are three:
'The women must be between 20 and
30 years.
''They must not be cripples or affiict-
ed with an incurable disease.
1.-THE contest is not open to negresses,
but there are no restrictions as to re-
ligious belief or nationality.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
Almost stung to Death.

A farmer named Hightower came
near being stung to death by bees near
Davisville, YOio county, few days ago.
As it was two of four horses he was
driving were killed by the bees and the
other two, though badly stung, are
still alive.
1t seems that a man had brought
hive of bees from San Jose and that the
animals in. some mannercame in contact
with the hive, with the result that they
and their driver were savagely attacked
by the insects. Before the bees could
be driven off they had succeeded in
causing the death of two of the animals.
Hightower, though badly injured, is in
a fair way to recover.-Stockton Mail
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
Summons.
In the Superior Court of the State of California

In the Superior Court of the State of California
in and for the County of Amador.
j. E. Bullard, plaintiff, VS. Stephen H. En-
mems, The Safe Deposit & Trust Company of
P1ttsburg "a corporation) trustee, The Safe
poration) and A. K. Stevenson, executors of the
last will and testament of G. T. Jacoby de-
ceased; Caroline Jacoby Ethel Jacoby, Mary
Sophia Ethel Downs, Sylvester Dewitt Downs,
John Paul Downs, William j. MCGEE, executor
of the last will and testament of Frederick
Werner deceased, Heinrich Werner, Fred Wer.
ner, Caroline Neu, Mariana Werner, Louisa
Neu, Mathilda Myers, Thekla Werner, Amelia
HasS, Frederick Neu, Sara j. Bailey, Charles
Page, Hiram Page. Diana P. Allen, Samuel S.
Page, John Page, John Doe, Mary Doe, John
Roe, Mary Roe, Henry Roe, Henry Doe, de-
PENDANT.
No. 1735.
County of Amador, State of California and the
complaint filed in said County of Amador, in
the office of the Clerk of said Superior Court.
Amended Summons.
The people of the State of California send
greeting to Stephen H. Emmens The Safe De-
posit & Trust Company of Pittsburg Ia corpora
tion) trustee, The Safe Deposit s. Trust Com
pany OF Ptttsburg "a corporationl and A. K.
Stevenson, executors of the last will and tesla
ment of G.. t. Jacoby deceased; Caroline ia
CODY, Ethel Jacoby, Mary Downs. Lois May
Downs, Sylvester Dewitt Downs, John Paul
Downs, William j. MCGEE, executor of the last
Will and testament of Frederick Werner, de-
ceased, Heinrich Werner, Fred Werner Caro-
line Neu, Mariana Werner, Louisa Neu, Ma
thilda Myers, Thekla Werner, Amelia Hass,
Frederick Neu, Sarah j Bailey, Charles Page,
Hiram Page, Diana P. Allen, Samuel S. Page,
John Page, John Doe, Mary Doe, John Roe,
Mary Roe, Henry Roe Henry Doe, defendants
You are hereby required to appear in an ac-
tion brought against you by the above named
plaintiff, in the Superior Court of the County of
Amador, State of California, and to answer the
complaint filed therein, within ten days lex
elusive of the day of service) after the service
on you of this summons, If served within said
County; If served elsewhere, within thirty
days.
And you are hereby notified that if YOU fail tn
SO appear and answer, the plaintiff will take
Judgment for any money or damages demanded
in the complaint as arising upon contraot or
will apply to the Court for any other relief de-
manded in the complaint. Wv
Witness my hand and the seal of said Super-
ior Court OF the County of Amador State of
California, this 9th day of February, A. D. 1901,
lsEALJ G. L. CULBERT, Clerk.
WALTER NJ. ROSE, Attorney for plaintiff, Par
rott Bldg, San Francisco, feb15-tll
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
Grand Parlor.

The Grand Parlor N. S. G. w. be-
gan it's labors at Santa Barbara last
Monday. Every delegate was present
with perhaps ten exceptions. Grand
President r. G. Rust delivered an
eloquent address.
Santa Cruz was selected as the place
for holding the next Grand Parlor.
Devlin's plan to limit membership
will be passed upon by subordinate
parlors.
VIM. Going of Jackson was made
Grand Outside Sentinel pro tenn.
Thursday the Grand Parlor made an
excursion to Las Veras canyon, and
enjoyed bull 's-head breakfast, at
which there were accommodations for
1000 people,
There will be no general celebration
next year.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
Prospect Hole Accident.

Thos. Maher, whose ranch is on the
lone road below Martell's, noticed a
commotion among his horses in the
pasture early last Wednesday morning,
the whole band running like mad from
an old prospect hole, all of them stop
ping occasionally to look back. Maher
counted noses and missed one of his
biggest and best animals. He went to
the hole, which is ten or twelve feet
deep, and found the missing horse at
the bottom of it. AS soon as possible
he fastened to Jackson and procured
ropes and pulleys, and employed John
Garbarini to help him extricate the
horse. When they arrived at the
hole, however, the animal was dead,
having pounded its brains out in the
vain attempt to get out. Every old
prospect hole in the county should be
fenced in. Probably this hole will be
now
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
Double Tragedy.

At Copperopolis, Thursday night,
April 1S, George B. McCarty, a promi-
nent rancher, was shot to death by John
II. Gorham, who was the underground
foreman in the Union Copper mine at
that place. Gorham, after the murder,
blew himself ''to the other shore" by
the explosion of stick of giant powder,
which he placed under himself and ig-
nited.
The insane act was prompted by jeal-
ousy. Gorham was in love with Miss
Alma Cobb, and estimable young
woman of Copperopolis. She, however,
favored mccarthy. Both men were
members of the Odd Fellows and Re-
bekah lodges.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
An Inventor Here.

Mr.. J. J. Hall of Red Bluff, inventor
of a furnace especially adapted TO the
use of oil as fuel, is in town and will
probably introduce his device to our
mine owners. He is also the inventor
of voting machine, which is said to
be practical and less complicated than
those already introduced. Mr.. Hall is
an affable gentleman with whom it is
a pleasure to meet.