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Amador ledger., 1901-03-08

Prospects for oil near Oroville, Butte
county, are said tC be most encouraging.
Experts declare that an excellent
quality exists in that vicinity. The
farther ! orth tn better The quality of
oil, so say the wise ones.
eastern and fresh California oysters
can be had at the Olympus Restaurant.
Try our California Oyster Cocktail.
1-25-tf
Geo. W. Luse has finished painting
the interior of Webb's hotel in Pine
Grove. The exterior will be painted
by him as soon as the porch now build
ing is finished. AS soon as his
furniture arrives, Mr.. Huberty will
open the house.
The interest in the revival meetings
at the NJ. E. church increased up to
the time of Rev. Orr's departure. He
has rendered good service, and took
with him the best wishes of our best
people, all of whom hope to have him
with them again sometime.
The reason physicians always recon-
mend Jesse Moore "AA" whiskey is
because they know OF its absolute
purity.
o. L. Webster of Pine Grove. is re-
modelling, repapering and repainting
his saloon. Geo. W. Luse of Jackson
is doing the papering and painting.
When finished, Mr.. Webster will put
in a billiard table, which will complete
one OF the most inviting stopping places
on the road.
Jackson has such a delightful climate
that we could make it a heaven if we
all tried to carry out John Knox's
Motto-"Love God above all and your
neighbor as yourself" Evening SUBJ
ject at NJ. E. church, Sunday, March
10th. Morning subject-What solemn
thing it is to part forever in this world.
PIONEER FLOUR always has been
and still is the best. 4-6tf*
Adam Huberty, who has leased r.
Webb's new hotel at Pine Grove, has
been delayed on account of bad roads
in getting his furniture from lone.
The finishing touches are now being
put on the building, and in few weeks
more our Pine Grove neighbors can
boast of one of the neatest country
hotels in all this ot-hill region.
Jesse Moore ''AA" whiskey is used
at all the principal hospitals in the
United States. Why is it?
c. NJ. Kelly, who had the little toe
of his right foot broken by horse
stepping upon it few weeks since, is
nearly all right again. Mr.. Kelly
limped around and attended to his
usual duties for five days after he was
hurt before he found out that the bone
was broken. 1t was then set and en-
cased in a plaster cast and he has con-
tinued about ever since.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
No Road Legislation.

Pomona Times: This is the word from
Sacramento. The cause is apparent.
Too many localities want the initial
work or lot of work. The States
size is great obstacle to road work
and causes useless expenditures in other
directions, Every locality of conse-
quences from San Diego to Shasta,
distance of about 700 miles, wants a
normal school, school of technology,
an asylum, penitentiary or home of
some kind, and too many get them.
Road legislation has met defeat at this
session because of locality demands. 1t
looks as if State system would never
be inaugurated. Say what sentiment
talists may, the State is too large to
insure well considered and executed
plan of public improvements. We know
it is sort of political and partisan here
sy to suggest State division, but State
division would remedy several difficult
ties in the way of systematic and eff
Gent improvement without moving a
mountain, changing a river or other
thing on land or sea, and the country
from San Diego to Oregon be benefited.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
Good Results.

Rev. j. B. Orr of San Francisco, the
talented young preacher who has been
assisting Rev. F. A. Morrow in revival
work here for several weeks, departed
for MOkelumne Hill on Thursday where
he will continue the work to which his
life is dedicated. Rev. Orr presents
the truth in an interesting and forcible
manner and holds his audiences with a
master hand. He is evidently dill
gent student and can effectually use
and impart the biblical lore stored up
In his student days. Our church goers
are delighted with Rev. Orr's methods
and all unite in God speed in his great
work. The names of thirty-five per-
sons were added to the church roll
during the meetings.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
What Should Be Done.

Stockton Independent: If the report
of the Special ''Lexow" Committee is
to be accepted as true, there should be
some direct method of punishment for
the parties responsible for the condi-
tions. The power of impeachment is
restricted to certain State officers, but
there should be as summary way of
dealing with Mayor and Police Com
mission that conspire to violate State
laws. The most valuable part of the
lesson being taught by Mrs. Nation in
Kansas is to enforce the laws. If there
is open violation, and the Mayor will
not act, then the Legislature should
have the privilege of using the Ratchet.
A few political heads reduced to inteli-
gibility for political honors would stop
slavery and lottery gambling in China
town in about six minutes. There
should be an impeachment Ratchet
lodged somewhere for such emergen-
cies.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
Equal To The Emergency.

A. B. Summers, the well-known
Plymouth surveyor, accompanied by
his wife, had mud hole experience
recently which both will remem Der for
some time. They were in two-wheeled
vehicle on their way home when a
loaded team blocked their way. Mr..
Summers attempted to drive around
the other outfit and his horse plunged
into mud hole almost shoulder deep.
The animals frantic Efforts to get out
was too great strain on the harness
and Mr.. and Mrs. Summers and the
cart were left in the pit, the horse hav-
ing walked through the harness.
There was only one way out, namely
wade out, and this Mr.. Summers pro-
ceeded to do carrying his wife, dry
shod, to a friendly bank. The cart
was then pried out, the harness patched
up, and the wayfarers proceeded home
ward without further mishap.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
Instantly Killed.

Last Saturday Amado Massa and
another gentleman were driving on
North Main street, and turned out and
stopped their horse just in front OF the
Kelly residence to wait for Kid Best and
another gentleman, who were driving
rapidly toward them, to pass. On they
came at a rattling pace, but Mr.. Best
did not clear Massa's horse, one shaft
of his cart piercing its breast, causing
instant death, We understand that
Mr.. Best has paid Massa for the horse.
We desire to again warn drivers to
make less speed on the main streets of
town, and especially when in the vicini-
ty of GinOcchio's corner. Unless this
warning is needed some person will be
dangerously hurt If not killed outright.
Time and again we have seen
pedestrians escape being knocked down
and trampled upon, by mere hairs
breadth. Let fast driving on Main
street cease.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
AMADoR CITY.

AMADoR CITY, Mar. 5, 19O1.-Miss
Louise Mclaughlin of Volcano, is visit
ing relatives in Amador.
Miss Bertha Freshman of Stockton,
is spending few weeks with her father.
Mrs. Taylor returned Tuesday from
a visit with friends and relatives in San
francisco.
Misses Alma Mountep, Jessie Hicks
and Norma Smith, spent Sunday with
friends in Amador,
Richard Dunn and Joe Bruno of SUIT
ter, were in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Richards and
family spent Sunday at the Kennedy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams and Mrs.
Peek of Jackson, spent few days of
last week at the home of Mrs. J.
Taylor.
The home of Leon Rogars was made
happy Thursday by the appearance of
a baby boy.
Jno. H Moon of the LEDGER staff
was in town Tuesday afternoon.
Robt. E. Hinkson, who has been
quite i'll with pneumonia, is rapidly i'm
proving under the skillful attendance
of DR.. J. B. Baker. ''E. LOIS"
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
Certain Death Beneath Him.

During the last heavy rains here
a5outs, which caused many creeks and
foot-hill ravines to become roaring
cataracts, Mr.. Richard Webb of this
place had a thrilling experience and
came very near going to the great be-
yond from whence no one returns.
The episode in brief is as follows: Mr..
Webb has for weeks been superintend-
ing the construction of his new hotel at
Pine Grove, and, being an active and
energetic person, frequently walked
home the distance being only nine
miles. On the day OF the adventure he
intended to return by stage, but the
vehicle was Overcrowded and he de-
cided to walk home. 1t was raining
when he started and the storm in
creased as he proceeded. All went
fairly well, however, until he found
himself brought to stand still by an
impossible mountain torrent which
went laundering across his pathway,
wasting power enough to operate a
dozen quartz mills. The rain-soaked
traveller gazed in establishment at the
torrent which a few hours before was a
harmless brooklet, but his logged de-
termination was only baked for a
moment, and he decided to cross that
roaring gulch in some way or another
in spite of h and high water. He
proceeded up the bank of the stream
for long distance searching for
narrow place whore he could, by the
aid of the overhanging branches of an
adjacent tree, swing himself safely to
the other side. AT length he found the
desired spot and firmly grasping
branch of the tree made the leap, but
alas, he fell short and his weight lower
ed the limb SO that his feet nearly
touched the water. To let go his hold
was sure death, to hold on for any
length of time was physical impossi-
bility. There he hung, suspended over
the very jaws of death, for several
minutes. He realized that an almost
superhuman effort must be made to
extricate himself from the dangerous
predicament. He was equal to the oc-
casiOn and with one tremendous lurch
forward succeeded in getting hold of a
bush on the opposite bank and finally
gained terra firma. When he reached
home he was drenched to the skin and
we'll nigh exhausted.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
Teachers Institute.
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA, Feb. IS.
My dear Mr.. Gordon:

BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA, Feb. IS.
My dear Mr.. Gordon:
In accordance with directions
in your letter of February %, have
begun making definite arrangements
for the Amador County institute, to be
held in Berkeley, April 2, to inclusive.
| have secured Stiles Hall as the place
of meeting, lat an expense of fifteen dol
lars for the whole time.) Stiles Hall is
a building erected as meeting place
for various student organizations. 1t
stands directly across the street from
one of the main entrances to the Uni
versity grounds, and is particularly
pleasant place of meeting. 1t is con-
trolled by a special board of trustees
and not by the Board of Regents.
(The amount which the trustees charge
US for rental is rs low as they ever
charge for any similar uses.)
President Wheeler has agreed, very
readily, to give the address of welcome
l have secured Professor Dresslar and
Mr.. T. L. HeatOn, of the department
of Education, to lecture before the in
stitute. According to present plans,
Professor Dresslar will give three talks
on the teaching OF arithmetic, and Mr..
HeatOn three talks on the teaching of
reading and language.
have found it easier to arrange for
visiting schools the whole of Wednes-
day, than the way first proposed. So
we shall have lectures Tuesday, school
visitation Wednesday, and lectures
again Thursday.
Supt. ]. w. McClymouds, of the
Oakland city schools, gives us a very
hearty invitation to visit schools in
Oakland Wednesday. He says he will
himself devote the day to us. We
shall visit some of his best schools.
Every one [ speak to about the plan
is very much interested in it and very
willing to help. 1 am hoping to be
able to arrange for some interesting
evening sessions.
will let you know when the addi-
tiOnal arrangements are completed.
And l will see whether we can have
one talk on the making of daily pro-
grams, as you suggest in your letter of
the 23d. The programs and photo
graph which you sent have been duly
received. Very truly yours,
ELMER E. BROWN.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
How to Avoid the Terrors of croup
and Whooping Cough.

1t is useless these days for parents to
worry over croupy children or to have
their rest broken by them. Modern
medical science has robbed these dis
eases of their terrors, just as it has
smallpox and diphtheria. Have this
remedy for any cough or cold always
at hand; simply ask your druggist or
storekeeper for a bottle of DIR. ellis
Botanic Cough Syrup, or send 25 cents
(stamps) to Scott & Gilbert, San Fran
cisco, for trial size, prepaid,
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
CRIMINAL RETURNS.


H. GoLDNER, JUsTICE-TowNsHIP ONE.
People VS. Robert Nelson - Disturbing the
peace; sent to Jail for ten days; costs SO
People VS. r Devecchio-Disturbing the peace 4:
plead guilty and fined $40; costs S415
People VS. E Rissi-Petit larceny; guilty
fined SIS; costs s7.15
People VS. e Rissi-Petit larceny; guilty:
fined SIS; costs $7.15
People VS.. Boozan-Misdemeanor guilty;
sent to jail for ten days; costs S715
People VS. Thompson guilty
sent to jail for ten days; costs S7l5
JAS. M'CAULEY, JUsTICE-TowNsBIP TWO.
People VS. James Wilson-vagrancy; guilty;
costs So
People VS. Frank Beyer-vagrancy; guilty
costs So
People VS. Peter Mullen-Yagrancy guilty;
Peoples VS. John Faulk-Vagrancy; guilty
costs So
People VS. Daniel Smith-Vagrancy; guilty
costs SO
j. II. GILES-TOwNSHIP FOUR.
People VS. Observation-Disclosures dismissed;
costs $3.50
People VS. GEO overwhelmingly guilty
fined $50; costs S7.3
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
Directors Meeting.

The Directors of the Peerless Gold
Mine Development Company held their
regular meeting, at the Company's Of
flee, on COURT street, last Monday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, President A.
Ginocchio presiding. All the directors
were present except Mr.. W. Fl. Roden
of San Francisco. The reports from
Supt, Osborne were read by Secretary
Brown and listened to with interest.
The business of development is going
forward as fast as possible, and the
utmost harmony prevails. The entire
proposition is being run on strict bust
ness principles and all interested hope
for excellent results.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
Oil For Fuel.

Alterations are making in several
mining plants hereabouts preparatory
to substituting oil for wood and coal.
The Kennedy management has V. S.
Garbarini in the city selecting what is
needed to put that plant on an oil
burning basis. and the Oneida and
South Eureka mines will swing into
line also. The mills of each of the
above mines are to be run by electricity.
This change from wood to oil, as we
understand the matter, is not because
oil is so much cheaper than wood, but
because wood is becoming very scarce.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
Masquerade at Drytown,

The masquerade ball given in Dry
town on the 23d ult., was grand social
success. Eight sets of maskers were
on the floor during the early part of
the night. The prizes awarded were
as follows: Best dressed gentleman, B.
r. Breese of Jackson; best dressed
lady, Miss Mamie Wheeler of Drytown;
best sustained lady character, Miss
1illie Gilardi of Suffer Greek, the
tomato girl; best sustained gentleman
character, Jesse Parker of Drytown,
tinker; best group, the "Big Four
Swell Coons," Katie and Maggie Doe,
Mabel Wheeler and F. B, LeMoin,
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
The Old Hospital Condemned.

Monday afternoon and Tuesday
morning the Supervisors made
thorough investigation of the old rot
ten hospital and decided that it is
beyond repair The unanimous opinion
of the board is that the old building
should be torn down and the brick
used in putting up a new build
ing adjoining the hospital proper.
The new apartment will contain two or
three padded cells for the temporary
confinement of the insane, a necessary
feature which is lacking in the present
hospital accommodations. The matter
will be definitely settled at the April
meeting. The Supervisors compli-
mented Mr.. A. G. Barrett's steward
ship of the hospital. Mr.. Barrett is
giving good satisfaction to both the
county and inmates.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
Study Best Interests of Party.

An application for the janitorship of
the Court House was presented to the
Supervisors at the last meeting, but
the board declared that no vacancy ex-
listed and therefore refused to consider
the application. This authorship
question is causing no end of criticism
on the part of many Republicans who
believe that ''to the victor belongs the
spoils." 1t is small matter, but small
things sometimes kick up deal of a
row. Our Republican Supervisors
should handle this case in a manner
that will rebound to the best interests
of the party in the long run, every
other consideration to the contrary
Notwithstanding.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
a Great Improvement.

The dry-goods department of E.
Ginocchio q Bros. large general store,
has undergone thorough renovating,
received coat of snow white paint and
presents most inviting appearance.
Indeed, more tasty, well arranged
and neat-as-wax store will be hard to
find anywhere in the interior of the
State. Mr.. Alfonso Ginocchio returned
last Friday from San Francisco where
he purchased large stock of goods for
each department OF the ablishment,
not neglecting to buy all the latest
styles for the dry-goods department.
The store is brilliantly Illuminated by
new feature-a cluster of small gas
gets-wnich adorn the center of the
room.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
Native Sons Banquet.

Mr.. L. F. Byington, District At
torney for the city and county of San
Francisco, and Second Grand Vice
President, N. S. G. W., was entertain
ed by Excelsior Parlor, Wednesday
evening. After very interesting and
impressive ceremonies in the hall,
which were conducted by President G.
M. Smith, ably assisted by his fellow
officers, banquet was enjoyed at the
New National Hotel, over sixty plates
being laid. Mine Host and Mrs.
VOORHEES, were highly complimented on
the viands and admirable manner of
serving them. G. M. Smith officiated
as POSTMASTER and speeches were made
by Messrs. Byington, Rust, Caminetti,
Sargent, Gordon, Willis, Endicott,
Freeman, Lester, Going and others
whose names we did not get.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
COURT HOUSE and HALL Of RECORDS !
CASES BROUGHT BEFORE THE
SUPERIOR COURT.
Documents That Have Been Recorded In
the County Recorders Office
this Week.
SUPERIOR COURT.

People VS. G b Clifton-Arraigned and plead
not guilty; time of trial to be set hereafter;
Neil Maequarrie made attorney for defendant
M Cbarubia VS. Cobarubia-Order vacating
former order to pay alimony and attorney fees
case dismissed
San Francisco Theological Seminary VS. o E
Hotcnkiss ct al Order of sale returned partly
satisfied
Estate of Rosa E Datson-Decree of final dis
charge
Guardianship of VIM Jones ct al, minors-Fi-
nal discharge of guardian
Estate OF ThoS L Culbert-Order confirming
sale OF real estate and order approving sale OF
personal property
W Kent, respondent VS. G D Chapman, appel
lant-Action TO recover $40. Is for goods, wares
and merchandise; on appeal from Justice
Court of Township One
East Central Eureka Ming Co VS. Central
Eureka Ming Co-Action to recover S165 900 and
costs; case transferred from San Francisco
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
March Fourteenth.

The Committee of Promotion met
Tuesday and arranged for q mass
meeting of the citizens to be held in
the Court room on Thursday evening,
March IA, to discuss the proposition of
incorporation. Let the people meet
and reason together and if possible
harmonic all differences relative to the
proposed step for municipal govern
ment. Unless this is done, no matter
which way the election goes, there will
always be BITTERNESS. Life is too
short for neighborhood quarrels. Get
together, fellow citizens,
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
Four Miles In Three Days.

There are mudholes in the lone road
that are almost a menace to human
life. Freight teams have been stalled
frequently and it takes scientific driv-
ing to get the stage safely through.
One freighter was three days going
four miles. Where the rock breaker
has been used the road is fine. The
machine should be run through to a
point half mile below Miller's during
the coming summer, without fail.
Road money cannot be expended to
better advantage,
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
Good Appointment.

The Supervisors at the last meeting
Mr.. Ed. Kay as Constable of
Township One, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Constable P.
Kelly. Mr.. Kay has had experience in
official matters that qualify him we'll
to fill the Office of Constable, and he
will no doubt give the public excellent
service,
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08

Criminal returns of Fl. Goldner, Jas.
McCauley and j. H. Giles are approved
by the Board.
Treasurer's report approved.
Claim of Geo. [. Wright for 800 for
school district maps is rejected.
Clerk is instructed to notify Stevens
& McKinnie that this Board does not
desire to take any action in relation to
a fish hatchery.
The following applications for liquor
licenses are granted.
D. 7. Kerr on lone and Jackson road:
w. F. Southland at Mountain View.
Giuseppe Poggi at jackson.
Petition for an ordinance to prevent
hogs from running at large on public
roads in Pioneer school district.
Remonstrance of N. G. Williams is
read.
Moved by Supervisor Mclaughlin
that said petition be granted. There
being no second to the motion the same
is declared lost.
Matter of the appointment of con-
stable in Township No. /, vice P.
Kelley, deceased.
Greenhalgh are read. A ballot is taken
duu IL. II. nay r6ColVou nFo VOGcS.
H. E. Kay is declared elected.
Letter from State Board of Trade
asking for an appropriation for the
Pan-American Exposition is read.
Application of DIR. B. H. Schacht to
be appointed to the Office of Health
Officer is denied, there being no such
Office in the county.
Application of S. F. Silva, an inmate
of the County Hospital, for assistance
to reach the hot springs at Alum Rock,
Santa Clara Co., Cal. Application is
denied.
Application of James II. Turner to
be appointed Janitor is not considered,
there being no vacancy in the Office.
Petition of Mrs. J. A. Ingalls, ct al
to have certain gates removed from
road in r. d. No. 5. Laid over until
next meeting,
Petition of John r. Dick ct al for
allowance of $500 per month in provis-
ions and necessaries for r., II. Morris
for support. Moved, seconded and
carried that the petition be granted.
The procuring of said provisions to be
subject to the order of the Supt. of the
Hospital.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
Finger Crushed.

Last Saturday at Lathrop, A. F.
Stark of this place met with rather
painful accident. He was standing in
the car door as the train was slowing
up for the station, with his right hand
resting near the hinge of tho open door.
The sudden stop closed the door and
caught his little finger, breaking the
bone and bruising the flesh consider
ably. A fellow passenger by his side
caught the door in time to break its
full force or the finger would have been
severed from the hand. The writer
hereof was on the northbound train,
and having arnica in his grip, the
injured finger was hathed and handaged
and Mr.. Stark proceeded cityward
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
Ladies Are Invited.

The town meeting called for Thurs
day evening of next week is Tor all,
both men and women, for although the
fair sex do not cast ballot they WELD
a great influence over those who do,
and it is not only just and right but
eminently proper that they should be
present and hear the subject of in
corporation discussed.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
BOARD Of SUPERVISORS convene
ED. KAY APPOINTED CONSTABLE
FOR TOWNSHIP ONE.
Bills Allowed-W Warrants Cancelled-Reports
Approved-More Liquor Licenses
Granted-Etc.

At regular meeting of the Board of
Supervisors of Amador County, held
on the 4th day of March, 1901, the fol-
lowing proceedings were had:
Roll call. Present-Fred B. LeMoin,
chairman; M. Newman, Wesley NJ.
Amick, A. B. Mclaughlin, E. B.
Moore.
Minutes of last meeting read aud
approved.
The following claims are examined,
approved, allowed and ordered paid
as follows:
Amador ledger., 1901-03-08
Net receipts
BARRIERS Union.

A BARRIERS Union has been formed in
jackson and steps are making to ex-
tend the organization throughout the
county. After April l next, all shops
will be closed all day Sundays, and the
price of shaving will be advanced from
10 cents to % cents. The next meeting
of the Union will be held in Jackson
next Sunday afternoon at O'Clock.
All BARRIERS in the county are urgently
requested to attend said meeting.