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Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
Work Suspended.

G. r. Renno, who held responsible
position at the Blue lake camps of the
Standard Electric Company during the
summer, came down from those alpine
regions early last week, and has taken
position at Electra until the COM
mencement of next seasons operations.
He reports that all work about the
dams of the upper system has been
suspended for the winter. Five men
have been left in charge to look after
the works during the winter months.
Next year, and indeed for several years
to come, it is intended to do consider
able work in that locality. In fact,
the improvements contemplated by the
company are merely beginning. The
dam at Deer valley has not been fairly
commenced, only the preliminary work
having been started this year. 1t is
claimed that millions of dollars will be
spent in increasing the storage capacity
of the company. A shortage. of water
was threatened just before the starting
of the heavy rains last month, but for
tunately the crisis was tided over by
the timely arrival ola cOpious rainfall.
The works of the company are running
full force. The recent heavy rains did
no damage to the ditch or the works.
Everything appears to have got down
to good working basis. This is we'll
earned reward. The company has ex-
pended mint of money in this vast
undertaking, and deserves to reap a
substantial harvest for the pluck and
energy displayed in conducting the
enterprise to its present state of
efficiency.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
stOrekeeper at Distillery.

By private letter we learn that
Chas. II. Adams, native of Volcano,
and for several years schoolteacher
in this county, is located at Agnews.
Cal, as night storekeeper at the Union
Distilling Co. No. 2. This company is
making spirits from the refuse of sugar
plants, heretofore allowed to go to
waste. 1t is the only plant of the kind
in the state, and there is only one other
in the United States, which is located
at Bay City, Mich, Notwithstanding
that the extraction of spirits or alcohol
from this character of refuse has been
carried on in Germany and France for
many years. The material is shipped
to Agnews by car in large tanks. The
plant runs day and night, Sundays ex-
cepted. G. 81. Adams obtained the
position he now holds at Agnews by
civil service examination. 1t is steady
and well-paid Office, and entirely indie
pendent of the vicissitudes OF politics.
We are pleased TO record this stroke of
success achieved by a former resident
of this county.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
Church Blown Down.

The high wind of last Sunday week
toppIed over the new M. E. church
that was in course of construction in
Pioneer district. The building was
rooted and the siding all on, but lacked
doors and windows. 1t was mounted
on supports on side hill and stood
about five feet from the ground. Un.
fortunately the supports were not
braced sufficiently, and when the gale
struck the building it tilted over, and
stands now in such an oblique position
that it is thought it cannot be righted
without taking it all apart, and doing
the work all anew. The cost of this
will be considerable, nevertheless the
community are nothing daunted by
this mishap, but will go ahead and
repair the damage as soon as possible.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
A Popular Appointment.

Fred Jackson, one of the best known
peace officers and detectives in the
state, is to be one of the deputies under
sheriff-elect T. K. Norman of Amador
county. Mr.. Jackson took an import
ant part in the capture of Evans and
Sontag, the two noted desperadoes,
who terrorized the lower portion of the
San Joaquin valley for weeks. He was
badly wounded during one of the bat
ties with the outlaws. For years he
has been in the Wells, Fargo & Co.
messenger service on the stages run
ming into the ountains, and has
always proved himself a cool, clever
man in holdups. Of late Mr.. Jack son
assisted in sheriff Sibley's Office while
there was vacancy owing to the in
jury received by Jailer Robert Hanks.
The appointment of Mr.. Jackson as a
deputy sheriff in Amador county is a
very popular one, as the gentleman has
host of friends not only in the mining
country but throughout the state
Stockton Independent.
Mr.. Norman informs US that Mr..
Jackson is still employed in the sheriff S
Office in San Joaquin, and will remain
there until next month.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
Captured a Bear.

w. H. Blakely of Drytown, who
drives his stock every summer to his
mountain range in the neighborhood
of Tiger creek, not far from the saw
mill of the Standard Electric Company,
reports that during last summer he
caught by means of a trap, black
bear, weighing about 300 pounds. This
is the first bear of that species he has
ever captured in that region. He has
generally caught one or more of the
cinnamon variety every season, but a
black bear is a-rarity. Bears were
more plentiful than usual last summer.
He caught sight of five or six, but
trapped only the one in question. The
bears are caught by strong steel trap,
the trap itself being usually fastened to
log.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
Spreads Like wildhre.

When things are ''the best' they
become ''the best selling" Abraham
Hare, a leading druggist of Belleville.
o., writes: Electric Bitters' are the
best selling bitters 1 have handled in 20
years." You know why? Most dis
eases begin in disorders of stomach,
liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and
nerves. Electric Bitters tone up the
stomach, regulates liver, kidneys and
bowels, purifes the blood, Strengthens
the nerves, hence cures multitudes of
maladies. 1t builds up the entire sys-
tenn. Puts new life and vigor into any
weak, sickly, rundown man or woman.
Price so cents. Sold by D. B. Spag-
noli, druggist.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21

William Scoble, one of the promi-
nent business men of Plymouth, is in
Pacific Grove, attending to the erection
of fine two-story brick building,
which he is having built on one of the
finest business sites in that thriving
city. The building is expected to cost
over $1,000.
The Ladies' Aid will hold a bazaar
and serve dinner on the evening of
Dec. 18th, at Loves hall, the proceeds
to be used for the new church building.
The Amador county teachers insti-
tute will be held in Jackson, COM
mencing December /, and continuing
three days.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
Words of Cheer.

Congressman Jas. McLachlan, who
addressed the citizens of this county at
Amador City during the political cam
paigu, has written to J. B. Tregloan
expressing his pleasure at the visit he
made to this county. He says:
81 remember with a greal deal of
pleasure my trip to your city. 1t was
one of the most interesting experiences
that I ever had in campaign life. If
the republicans al over the state were
as united and as much in earnest as
the people of Amador City were, Par
dee's majority would have been much
larger, and We would have had solid
congressional representation in the
lower house"
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
MINING NEWS.

KEYSTONE.-We understand that c.
E. Bunker has resigned as superintend
ent of the Keystone mine at Amadol
City; the resignation took effect last
Saturday.
BUNKER HILL.-A large ore body,
25 feet in width, has been encountered
in the 400 foot level of this mine,
which is reported to be of fair grade
milling rock. The property looms up
full of promise of becoming one of the
most substantial bullion producers of
the county. The ledge has been SIM
| ply prosecuted so that its extent in
length is unknown. 1t is estimated to
| average in value Sc per ton This dis
covery is an entirely distinct ore body
from that encountered on the 500 level.
Geo. w. Horn, uperintendent of the
Horn mine, in Defender district, left
for San Francisco Sunday morning, ex-
pecting to return in one week He has
tapped the ore body with the tunnel,
and took down specimens of the rock
1t is of high grade, estimated to go at
least $50 per ton. The ledge is two
feet wide. The work of taking out
milling ore will be pushed ahead, aud a
mill, distant only a quarter of mile
from the mine, will be put in readiness
at once for crushing.
SARG ENT = At this property the
work on hand consists of running a
drift along the ledge at the 200 level,
to prospect the quality of the ore body.
A contract was let a few days ago to
John Kitto and others to do this drift
ing at 81 per foot.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CASE. = The
reargumenL of this famous suit before
the United States supreme court has
been set for December 8. How long it
will take after submission to the court
before decision is reached is uncertain,
but it is expected that the final judg-
ment will be rendered within a month
or so.
RHETTA.-W. w. Worthing, gen.
eral manager of the Bay State mine,
over in Plymouth district, went to
jackson yesterday accompanied by
Charles Krutcher, to whom he made
the>fnal payment on the bond of the
Rhetta claim, adjoining the Bay State.
Mr. Worthing's people bonded the
Rhetta mine some time ago for SIS, 600
and the balance due paid yesterday was
nearly $4,000. This transaction no
doubt marks quite an important epoch
in the mining field of that portion of
the mother lode. The Bay State has
at present about twenty men on the
payroll aud the mill is crushing steadily
on good paying ore. The acquisition
of the Rhetta adds much to the value
of the company holding, and judging
from the present outlook the Bay State
will soon be a fine paying property
Amador Record.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
President of State Board.

AT the meeting of the state board of
dental examiners held in San Francisco
last Monday, DR.. G. A Herrick of
jackson, was chosen president of said
board. DR.. Herrick was made mem
Der of the board less than year ago.
The present meeting is the second he
has attended since his appointment by
Governor Gage. He left Jackson last
Sunday to attend the gathering. His
merits not only as a dentist, but also as
a presiding officer, were at once recog-
nlzed by his election as president, ap-
without opposition. The
honor is we'll deserved, and the new
president will amply justify by his
ability and tact the confidence reposed
in him. He is expected home next
Sunday.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
Trial Jurors.

The following named persons have
been drawn as trial jurors, to appear
in the superior court on Monday next,
at 10 O'Clock, on which day the case of
Owen Fallon, charged with the killing
of Ray Meehan, is set for trial:
A. J. Maestretti, H. A. Clark, Claude
Wilson, Lyman Waggoner, j. P. Sur
face, W. 81. Heffren, C. G. Fairchilds,
A. Baumgart, T. C. Showers, W. HI.
Sharp, Jos. Carpenter, D. G. Church
man, Andrea Cassella, Jos. ]. Bastian,
Frank Leininger, Julius Danielwitz, P.
A. Holtz, E. A. Merkel, M. Fitzgerald.
Vic Molfino. E. w. Perkins, E. C. Nc
Cormick, Arthur Mills, John Podesta.
VIM. Doyle, Chas. Tanner, VIM. Moon,
j. l.. Tubbs, Max Ladar, ]. M. Hutch
ings, D. M. Boone, Jas. Hard rdenburg,
John Andrews, William Brown, A.
Jones, r. Downey, David Mattley Jr.,
G. M. Heiser, W. B. Phillips, J. A.
Sohn,, Jacob King, VIM. Nichols, G..
Daugherty, W. L. Fortner, W. ].
Jones, G. S. Joses, H. W. Neff, Jake
Deaver, Geo Yager, Chas. Stirnaman,
G. Morrow, D. Boro, M. S. Carbine,
7. A. Maher, VIM. Clifton, J. Fleming
j. 81. Williams, 1. G. McClary, John
Stiefel, J. A. Vanderpool.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
A Serious Time.

There was serious cave in the
Oneida mine, in Amador county last
Monday, by which two former Gala
veras men had close call for their
lives. Hosea Allen, son of II. G. Allen
OF this place, and Jack Stroud, also
well known here, were the victims.
They were at work in an up-raise,
when the ground began to give way,
and sought refuge under cap. The
ground continued to fall, nearly crush
ing the men, and cutting off their re-
treat from the outside world.
A crew of rescuers was at once put to
work, but the ground was bad to
handle, and despite the hardest and
most courageous work it was fifteen
hours before they were reached. When
at last they were relieved from their
perilous position, it became question
OF how to get out. The ground was
falling all about them, and it was about
as dangerous to attempt to get away as
to stay.
At length young Allen made break
and succeeded in getting away safely,
just as the ground fell again, burying
Stroud from sight. 1t took about
another hour of strenuous work to get
him out. Both men finally reached
the surface, but little the worse from
their long imprisonment.-Ca -Calaveras
Prospect.
The cave above referred to occurred
two weeks ago at the 1850 foot level.
The men were put to work to secure a
dangerous piece of ground, that gave
timely warning of falling. Before
they could get the timbers in place the
mass of loose debris fell, completely
shutting them in. So thoroughly was
the opening filled that all air was shut
OFF. The men were thus imprisoned
from IL o'clock at night until 9 the
next morning. They kept their candles
burning during this anxious time, and
this was source of danger, as a burn
ing candle will consume as much air
vitality as living man. The victims
OF this perilous adventure escaped with
out scratch, but with an experience
that will be remembered by them
through life.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
Great Luck OF An Editor.

''For two years all efforts to cure Ec-
zema in the palms of my hands failed, I"
writes Editor H. N. Lester, of Syra-
cuse, Kan, then 1 was wholly cured
by Bucklen's Arnica Salve." It's the
worlds best for Eruptions, Sores and
all skin diseases. Only 25 cents at D.
B. Spagnoli's.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
Pay Your Taxes.

Next Monday is the last day for the
payment of the first instalment of state
and county taxes. After that date a
penalty of Is per cent will be added to
the amount. The time limit expires
unusually early this year, as the last
Monday in November falls on the oath
instant. Don't forget to call and settle
with the tax gatherer on or before that
date, otherwise you will be victim of
your own neglect to the tune of Is
cents on every dollar due for taxes.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
Church Notice.

St. Augustine's Mission, room situat-
ed on Court street. Services as follows:
Every 1st and Sd Sunday, services at
II a. m. Every I'd and 4th Sunday,
services at 1880 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
tt WILLIAM TUSoN, Rector.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21

Jackson M. E. church services, Sun
day, Nov. %: Sunday school, 10 a. m.
Sermon, subject ''Door of hope" IL a.
m; Epworth League, topic '"rhanks-
giving and thanks-living' $50 p. M;
sermon, subject National thanksgiv-
ing," 7:30 p. m.
Nothing will please an invalid as well
as package of those fancy cakes from
Caminetti's s Mkt.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21

Peter A. Sevey of Amador county
and Miss Christina S. Nell of Placer
vile were married last Saturday at the
brides home by Rev. c. G.. Pierce.
They left on the noon train for La
trobe, where Mr.. Sevey's brother was
to meet them and take them to Ply
mouth.-El Dorado Republican.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
If you are bilious and seeking ad-
VisarS

Take DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
Just before going to bed.
You will find on the morrow,
You are rid of your SORROW
That's all; just enough said.
These famous pills do not grippe, but
move the bowels gently and easily,
cleansing the liver. Their tonic effect
gives strength to the glands, prevent
ing a return of the disorder. Kerr's
Pharmacy, jackson. .
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
That ThrObbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
OF sufferers have proved their match
less merit for Sick and Nervous Head
aches. They make pure blood and
build up your health. Only 25 cents.
Money back if not cured. Sold by D.
B. Spagnoli, Druggist.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
Bad Indeed.

Losing flesh is indeed bad sign.
Take Scott's Emulsion for it. For
weak digestion, for detective nourish-
ment, for consumption, take Scott's
Emulsion. 1t restores flesh because it
strikes at the cause of the loss.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
You Know WHAT You Are Taking

When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle showing
that it is simply Iron and Quinine in
tasteless form. No Cure, No Pay. SOC
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21

For the latest of millinery call at the
White House. Mrs. A. D. Graf, man
ager. Formerly with Weinstock g.
Lubin, Sacramento.
Olives, salami, swiss, limburger,
Martins cream and California chees @
at Caminetti's Mkt.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21

The next bottle of whisky you buy
resolve to try the "Jesse Moore. -
You've heard it was the best; prove ii
by practical test.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
The Best Prescription for Malaria

Chills and Fever is bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and quinine in tasteless form. No
cure-no pay. Price SOC.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21

If you knew that "Jesse Moore"
whisky was the best and purest on
earth you'd have no other. 1t is the
best, but we cannot prove it except you
try it. Try it.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
Stops the Cough and works off the Cold

Laxative BrOmo-Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No Cure, no
Pay. Price 25 cents.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
To Cure A Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. E. W. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21

4sN THIS Mark Means ISs1ll
G& QOALETY. LSl
for Shoes. Redlick's Standard Goods.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21

Pioneer Flour is the silly of the
Valley" the "Pearl of Perfection"
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
Rainfall.

The rainfall since our last report, as
by the gauge kept at the
Ledger office. is as follows:
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-26

The fifth annual grand military ball
given at the Armory last evening by
the I'd division of the 2d ships crew.
y. NJ. l.. in honor of Washington
birthday. was by all odds the most
elaborate affair of the kind ever held
i'm the city. Never before were ar
Engagements made with quite such
completeness. The walls and ceiling
were virtually hidden with flags and
bunting arranged in a great variety
of designs. There were big flags
drapcd i'm graceful folds and little
flags inters persed i'm prnfusion. while
bunting hung in festoons and arches
from the ceiling. The stage at the
south end of the room was fitted out
with fighting paraphernalia. includ-
ing a couple of Hotchkiss guns. and
rifles and cutlasscs. while other arti-
cles used i'm naval operations were
suspended from the chandeliers.
very noticeable feature i'm the decora-
tiOn were the letters y NJ. !. in white
incandescent lights hanging over the
stage and revolving ships wheel
done in red. white and blue incandes-
cent lights arranged i'm the southwest
work of Harry Keys and Roy Jens.
Music was discoursed by Bleuer's or
chestra. which was stationed in
bower of palms in the southeast cor
ner of the room. There were about
100 couples i'm attendance, most of
them being members of the Rock ISL
and and Moline reserves and Com
panies \. and +. i'm full uniform.
Among those present from out of
town was Lieut.. George Tubbs. for
merIy commandant of the local divis-
ion. now of Maquoketa, Iowa. The
program. which began with n grand
march led by Lieut.. +. l.. Tubbs and
Miss Mamie Tom, consisted of "a
numbers. Al midnight there was an
intermission for supper, which was
served in the city council room by
mothers and sisters of the members
of the division.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-26
H. A. ADAMS TO LECTURE
AT SACRED HEART CHURCH

Rock Island will be visited by a dis
tinguished lecturer Thursday evening.
March 13. in the person of Henry
Austin Adams. who will deliver a lee
ture i'll Sacred Heart church. His
subject will be Cardinal Newman"
Among the hundreds who occupy
the lecture platform today Mr.
ADAMS stands in the forefront as a
scholar and orator. The story of the
most distinguished convert to the
Catholic faith in the nineteenth cen
tury is treated most cIoquentIy by
Mr.. Adams. who is himself Il convert
Leaving the pastorate of one of the
largest Episcopal churches of New
York to become a layman i'm the Cath
Ollie faith. Mr.. Adams lectures have in
consequence attracted wide attention
lie is always in great demand as Il
lecturer and his visit TO this city will
afford Il rare opportunity To hear a
man whose learning and oratory have
given a wide distinction i'm both the
religious ana secular world.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-26
PRESS CLUB HOLDS ITS
MEETING IN MOLINE

The February meeting of the Tri-
City Press club. held last evening at
the Hotel SommerS. Moline. although
not a large gathering. was an exceed
ingly pleasant one socially and other
wise. John Sundine was elected to
serve as secretary in the absence OF
j. II. McKeever. the regular officer.
The committee appointed to plan
for an annual banquet reported rec
ommendin2 the deferring of the date
of the function Il few weeks in order
to insure the attendance of those
whom il was desired especially TO
have on hand. ana the report was
adopted.
w. f. Eastman gave n sensible,
fatherly talk on advertising and the
dutylthe advertising department owes
to itself and advertisers in the mat
ter of conducting the same, and the
Apollo Mandolin club. whose mem
bers are Il. =. Hampton, Alonzo Burt.
Phil Mitsch and George Cordts, rem
dercd Il number of delightful selcc-
tions. chief among which was a new
waltz, sweet Memories" which was
composed by Mr.. Hampton, and prom
Uses to become one of the hits Of the
year.
Adelbcrt Engle. of the business de
partment Of the Nolks-Zeitung, was
proposed for membership. and his APP
plication referred to the board of di-
rectors. 1t was suggested by a
Moline member that hereafter the
monthly meetings begin at o'clock
with a supper. The idea took form
as motion that the entertainment
committee investigate ana report at
the next meeting of the club.
At the conclusion of the program Il
nice luncheon was served. and alto
gether, as hosts. the Moline members
did themselves proud.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-26
KIner.s wit and Wisdom.

An Oklahoma divorce was granted
i'm two minutes. But it may not last
long.
\ widow never looks out for num-
ber one. It's number two that she's
after.
The cotton gin of the south is pow
erful; but it isn't as strong as the
corn whislley of the north.
The Dowager Empress of China *
said to bully the Emperor She
has him completely cowed.
4 man came into the News office
and dropped his voice. 1t made less
noise than it did after he raised it.
Peter Kuntz of Chicago is in Arkan-
sas teaching monkeys to pick cotton.
Peter is mOnkeying with great in
duStry.
Some people get so waterlogged
with good resolutions that they never
find time to carry any of them into
practice.
Mrs. elizabeth Shoemaker of Mon
mouth is 10 years old. She has lived
in three centuries. Shoemakers are
awl made to last.
\ heartless Geneseo man uses his
wife's first cake for paper-weight.
Some day he will find it milestone
around his neck.
G. w. Thousand is farmer near
Pennington. Ill. Recently the tenth
child was born in the family. The
ten thousanth babe. as il were.
When we see the fake ads. in some
papers. for which the editors will
never get a cent, we wonder at the
gall of the editor when he sets him
self up TO warn farmers against
swindlers.-Henry Kiner in Geneseo
News.