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Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
Alleged Attempt at Poisoning.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Blackman of
Lancha Plana, were in Jackson yes
terday. They say that the conditions
in the little burg of Lancha are by no
means as assuring as they ought to be.
An unfortunate and deplorable condi-
tion of affairs still exists there, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Blackman have reached
the conclusion to sell out their property
in the village and move away. To this
end they advertise their property for
sale in another column. They relate
in al seriousness story of attempted
poisoning which, to say the least, de-
mands a full investigation at the hands
of the authorities.
Mrs. Blackman, during the hot
weather, has been in the habit of put
ting the milk for domestic use in the
safe under the kitchen porch. Mr..
Black imam told her that under the cir
cumstances it might be dangerous to
do so. On the Goth of July tho milk
pail was hung under the porch, which
is within few feet of the fence, and
easily accessible. Mr.. Blackman u.s.
ually takes cup of milk at his meals.
On the morning in question, he soon
realized that the milk had a peculiar
taste, and being suspicious that it had
been doctOred, he refused to drink it,
He merely tasted it, but did not take
enough to do him harm. Dr. Marsh,
however, was called, and after tasting
the milk, at once came to the c6nclusi
that it contained strychnine. The
milk can was thereupon analyzed, with
the result that it was found to contain
sufficient of the poison to kill every
living person in. the village. Such 8
reign of terror, if one-tenth of the
stories ahoat is true, ought to be looked
into, and that without delay. TIL
presence of Mr.. and Mrs. Blackman il
Jackson is mainly for the purpose O
consulting an attorney to see if some
thing cannot be done for their pro
lection
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
The Ninth Celebration.

The Native Sons are getting things
into shape for grand celebration on
admission day in Jackson. The vari
Gus committees are hard at work, the
object being to present a program
which from the standpoint of pageantry,
literary merit and amusements, has
never been equaled in the county. One
of the novelties proposed is balloon
ascension by one OF the noted aeronauts
of the state. 1t will be the largest
balloon ever seen here, and the daring
aerial navigator is expected to descend
from height of 1000 feet. Other
unique features will be set forth here
after. Prof. Frank Hamilton. the
noted balloonist, has been secured to
make the ascension. He has posted a
forfeit and signed contract to ascend
to height of not less than 1000 feet,
and make his jump from parachute
from that elevation.
D. A. Ryan of San Francisco, has
been secured as orator of the day; w.
H. Heffren of lone, has been selected
as marshal, and Clarence Jarvis of SUIT
ter Creek, as president.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
SHENANDOAH VALLEY.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Aug. 13.-
o. Ball with his son Fred and daughter
Miss Mabel. went to Pi Pi valley to-day
for the remainder of the summer.
Mrs. NJ. M. Watson of Copperopolis,
came over yesterday for a visit to her
mother, Mrs. o. Ball.
Rev. S. II. Phillips and daughter,
Mrs. Nj. Gillum, returned last week
from visit to Santa Cruz.
J. S. Davis of Drytown, came up Sat-
urday night for short stay in his old
home.
Mr., and Mrs. r. M. Brown are enter
tanning small guest, tiny maid, who
arrived last Wednesday, bringing her
own welcome.
S. K. Davis was elected delegate to
the county convention at the republi-
can primary in North Plymouth last
night.
r. M. Brown met with a painful acci-
dent on the 4th, and escaped far more
serious results as by a miracle. In
stepping from cart he caught his foot
in the reins and fell, the sudden jerk
throwing the horse over upon him,
bruising his body badly; in addition his
head was severely cut from blow from
the horses hoof during the animals
struggles to rise. Mr.. Brown was on
crutches for several days, and very
stiff and sore, but thankful that his
dangerous experience had no worse
consequences.
The weather at present is on the
downward course, aud thin garments
are temporarily out of favor. One of
the most alarming displays of lightning
ever known here kept some of our peo-
pie awake in fascinated terror last
Friday. SHAN.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
Garden Bazaar.

Ministers must live. In order that
they live, their salaries must be paid;
to pay the salary, money is necessary;
to acquire the necessary money to pay
the salary of the Jackson Methodist
minister grand garden bazaar will be
held at the residence of Mrs, S. +.
Clough, Broadway, on Monday even
ing, August IS, 1902. Ice cream,
sherbet, cake, enchiladas, tamales,
coffee and doughnuts 'like mother
used to make" will be daintily served
by bevy of attractive young ladies.
A poster booth and novelty booth
will be in session; at these the latest
attractions may be found. Come early
and bring your appetite. Bring your
best girl and her appetite. All edibles
guaranteed. During the evening the
jackson band will discourse most
melodious harmony, which will make
digestion easy and generosity a pleasure.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
Resolutions of Respect.

Adopted by Harmony Lodge No. lis,
D. of H.
Whereas, 1t has pleased an ail-wise
providence to remove from our mid st
by death, Brother Lincoln Love, a
member of Harmony Lodge No 113.
Resolved, That by his death our
Order has lost valued member, and
that we, as sisters and brothers, ex-
tend to his relatives our sincere and
heartfelt sympathy in their bereave-
ment.
Resolved, That as mark of respect
to his memory, our charter be draped
in mourning for 80 days.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records of our lodge,
copy be sent to his family, and a copy
sent to the local press for publication.
M. G. BARKER.
ETA WHITE.
A. Fl. KUHLMAN.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
Democratic Caucus.

The democrats caueused on Saturday
evening in the room of the board of
supervisors, all the Jackson precincts
being represented. Unlike the repub-
licans, there was no separate caucus
called for each precinct. There was a
fair attendance, on account of there
being far more friction and stumbling
blocks in the democratic pathway than
on the republican side. Considering
the situation, things passed off without
any pronounced antagonism being de-
veloped. A motion was carried that
no delegate elected should be permitted
to give his proxy to any one outside
the delegation. The object of this hit
was plain. In the last convention held
in Sutter Creek the plans of the ruling
clique were somewhat marred by the
appearance of a proxy delegate, whose
views were not in harmony with the
powers that be. The terrified" camp
concluded to leave no loop-hole for any
play of this kind in the coming conven-
ton. No doubt they believe-as they
have every reason to believe-that
there are pitfalls enough before them
with the set of delegates named in
regular caucus, without letting down
the bars for the importation of troubles
from the outside.
But the most noticeable feature of
the gathering of the terrified was an
attempt made to pledge every delegate
on the primary tickets to the support
of the entire ticket that may be nomi-
mated by the county convention. This
was most unheard-of proceeding; an
effort to place bands of iron upon the
consciences of free American citizens.
To such desperate straights is the
democracy of Amador reduced This
is the ultraism of ring politics in the
presence of the rising flood of popular
discomfort.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
PLYMOUTH.

PLYMOUTH, Aug. 13.-A jolly crowd
young people made their way to the
home of Miss Helen Brown last Satur-
day eve, Aug. 8, and INDUCED in inter-
esting games and numerous other
amusements. The party was in honor
of Miss Helen's nineteenth birthday.
The Plymouth band was present. and
began the evenings program by rem
dering some of its very pleasing selec
tions. The supper march was formed
about twelve o'clock, led by the charm
ing couple, Miss Maeme Doman and
Trevor Weston. After refreshments
the band again made known its pres
ence, then our boys saw that the girls
arrived safely to their homes. All
were glad that they attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Burke and
sons, Tom and Lawrence, Mea Arditto
and DR.. Norman, left this morning for
Wentworth Soda Springs to spend sew
eral weeks.
Miss Maggie Owens has an attack Of
the malaria.
This morning Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Phillips and son Wesley started for the
Yosemite Valley.
Mrs. Geo. Easton and daughter Mae
returned this week from an extended
visit among relatives in Santa Cruz.
DR.. Tiffany and wife, accompanied
by Mrs. Annie Doman, went to Volcano
this morning to spend a week.
Mrs. A. o. Dugan and daughters,
Laura and Alma, Mrs. John Norris,
Edith and Pattie Coster, Miriam Owens
and several others, will leave Saturday
for Antelope, Sacramento comfy.
To-day Will Dugan left to rusticate
for several weeks in the mountains.
Miss Mary Weston, who has been
visiting in Oleta, returned to-day.
A. o. Dugan of Amador City, was in
town Wednesday evening
The presiding elder of the Free
Methodist church spent few days of
last week here.
The Plymouth band was out on Main
street last night, and rendered some
very pleasing selections. OMEGo.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
Republican Delegates Elected.

The delegates elected to the republi-
can county convention in the various
precincts at the primaries held on the
18th instant are herewith published as
far as we have been able to ascertain
them. There was no contest except
over the supervisor situation in town
ships and ). In township three the
forces of John F. Clute and Gus Grillo.
both of Volcano and candidates for
supervisor. were lined up for battle.
The adherents of Grillo came out vic
torious, with Ii vote in Volcano of 80 for
the Grillo ticket, against 2S for the
Clute ticket. In Pine Grove also the
Grillo ticket won, and the two towns
elect enough delegates to insure his
nomination.
In supervisor district five, F. B.
LeMoin, present supervisor, won easily,
the delegates standing, so it is claimed,
s to |. His denomination is therefore
assured.
Following is partial list of dele
gates;
TOWNSHIP ONE.
North Jackson-A. c.. Barrett, Ruel
Parker, Alex Eudey, Wilford Dennis.
Center Jackson-R. Webb, C. Free
man, F. Burgin. w. Tam.
West Jackson-Web Smith, c. w,
Schacht, Oscar Myers, P. B. Aiken.
East Jackson-Johu +. Davis, B. F.
Taylor, c. H. Crocker, E. V. Lonigo,
P. Varamente:
South Jackson-C. A. Herrick, A.
NJ. Gall, Jas. E. Dye, ]. S. Garbarini.
Clinton-Wesley Hutchins, r. NJ.
johnson.
TOWNSHIP TWO.
North Icne-Wesley Amick, George
wager, John Robertson, G. H. Nc
Kenney.
South Ione-E. G. Woolsey, L. A.
Frary, JOS Kidd. Geo. H. Dunlap.
Lancha Plana-No election:
TOWNSHIP THREE.
Volcano-R. Murphy, E. Boydson,
Geo. Miller.
Pine Grove-A. C. Adams, o. L.
Webster, C. Bradshaw.
Antelope-F. M. Whitmore, John
Campbell
Oleta-C. Wilson, j. Schilling, E. c.
Mccormick.
TOWNSHIP FOUR.
North Amador City-O. E. Martin.
John R. Fregloan.
South Amador-C. E. Bunker, B. 7.
Freshman.
South Sutter Creek w. E. Downs,
j. H. Kerfoot, Ed. Tibbits, Jackson
Dennis.
East Sutter Creek-L. Oettinger, r.
Watkins, G. E. Richards, w. H. Han
cock, D. Berta.
West Sutter Creek-E. C. VOORHEES,,
F. Werner, E. E. Riehl, c. r. Downs
TOWNSHIP FIVE.
North Plymouth-E. S. Potter, E.
V. Tiffany, Stephen DAVIS.
South Plymouth-Geo. w. Easton,
William Bristow.
Drytown-A. McWayne, E. S. Bar.
ney, Thos. Honeychurch.
Forest Home-I. Loomis.
L
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
Astounded The Editor.

Editor S. A. Brown of Bennettsville,
S. c., was once immensely surprised.
Through long suffering from Dys-
pepsia," he writes, ''my wife was
greatly run down. She had no strength
or vigor and suffered great distress
from her stomach, but she tried Elec-
trio Bitters which helped her at once.
and, after using four bottles, she is en-
tirely well, can eat anything. It's a
grand tonic, and its gentle laxative
qualities are splendid for torpid liver "
For Indigestion, Loss of Appetite,
Stomach and Liver troubles it's pos
tive, guaranteed cure. Only SOC at D.
B. Spagnoli's.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
A Rising Vocalist.

The many friends Of Miss Alpha
Martin, daughter of o. E. Martin of
Amador City, will be pleased to learn
that she is meeting with flattering sue :
cess in her profession as vocalist.
She has been pursuing her studies in
San Francisco for some time. She
holds the position of chorister in the
Howard st. NJ. E. church in San Fran
cisco. She sang a solo at the En-
porium concert in that city on the
evening of July 5, 1902. She has been
invited to appear again at the same
place on the evening of the 23d inst,
to render another solo.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
RUN OVER AND KILLED
Ernest Cuneo Thrown from Loaded
Wagon and Killed.

One of the saddest accidents we have
had to chronicle happened on Monday
last on the road above the Oneida mine.
John Cuneo that morning started from
the ranch of his father. Charles Cuneo,
which is located above New York
Ranch on the intermediate road. The
boy driver is only fourteen years old,
careful and capable as teamster. He
was driving team of two horses, as
gentle as could be found anywhere.
He had made several trips delivering
wood with the same team. He had a
younger brother named Ernest, over +
years of age, who, childlike, wanted to
accompany his brother. The mother
to crafty him, consented to his going
with Johnny, to see his father, who is
driving the delivery wagon for A. Chi
chizola. They started merrily Monday
morning, the wagon loaded with wood,
for the Oneida boarding house. They
took the ridge road, and everything
went smoothly until they left the main
road and turned off to the Oneida valley.
Near Ledoux's place, going down hill,
the younger boy seemed to have some
difficulty in keeping his seat. Johnny
noticed him apparently in the act of
sliding off, and made an effort to grasp
him. The result was he lost his bal
ance. and both fell off in front of the
wagon. The wheels passed over both
of them. Ernest was crushed about
the chest. breaking the ribs, and
forcing them upon the vital organs, in
flicting injuries from which there was
no hope of recovery. The older boy
had his right leg badly fractured below
the knee, by one of the wheels passing
over.
The accident was witnessed by per-
sons at the Ledoux residence. No jolt
or chuckhole caused it. The horses
were not frightened in the least either
before or after the misfortune. AS
soon as Johnny realized the situation
he managed to crawl to the fence and
called for assistance. The two Ledoux
boys responded, and both victims were
conveyed to the Ledoux dwelling. Drs.
Goodman and Lewis were summoned
from Sutter Creek, but it was evident
that Ernest was mortally hurt. He
lived only three hours after the acci-
dent. The parents were notified, and
hastened to the scene, and reached
there in time to witness the last NOM
ents of the boy who had left home so
joyously only few hours before.
When his parents arrived Ernest
had control of his senses, and conversed
quite freely, although suffering great
| ly. He often asked how his brother
Johnny was getting along. His last
words were 'How is Johnny" and ex-
pired, his parents being at his bedside.
The fractured leg of John was set,
but it was deemed inadvisable to at
tempt to move him from the Ledoux
place. He was still there according to
last accounts, and doing as well as
could be expected.
The remains of the victim were con-
veyed to the home of the sorrowing
family. The funeral took place We'd
nesday, services being conducted in the
Catholic church by Rev. j. ]. Gleeson.
The entirecommunity in the neighbor-
hood of the stricken family testified
their sympathy by following the re-
mains to their long sleep in the Catholic
cemetery.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
MINING NEWS ITEMS
Some Good Ore Found at the Bottom
of an Abandoned Claim.

CENTRAL EUREKA. This mine has
declared dividend for the past month
of cents per share, amounting to
$4,000.
HoFFMAN-At this mine, which ad-
joins the Argonaut on the south, and
which is owned by w. F. Detert, a
tunnel is being run from a point below
the road to tap the ledge which the
underground developments from the
Argonaut shaft have proved to exist
at the depth of 400 feet. w. j. Nettle
and George Troyan are engaged in
this work. They will probably have
to run several hundred feet before cut
ting the quartz, the groupings of which
show strongly on the surface.
BoYsoN.-Dr. Thomas Boyson has
been prospecting for several weeks on
a quartz claim near the Butler ranch,
on the outskirts of Plymouth, and only
few feet from Che main road He
started a couple of men to work to
clean out forty-foot shaft, on infor-
nation that pay ore existed at the bot
tom. The reports of rich rock left in
the bottom of abandoned claims are
usually untrustworthy. In this case,
however, the report proved to be true.
Ore showing free gold has been un-
covered, and the doctor, who is the
sole owner, is elated over the prospect.
The community hopes the strike may
meet his utmost expectations. He has
spent a fortune in mining in that
vicinity and no man is more deserving
of success than he.
DEL MONTE. secretary reports
the operating expenses for July
amounted to $1239.S7. The main tun-
mel was advanced during the month so
feet, the entire length of this tunnel up
to Aug. l, was 243 feet. Fifteen feet of
upraise was run on the west drift in the
old 200 foot tunnel level, encountering
widening formation, and increased
width of ledge matter, with good
values. Work will be continued on
both these levels, as before; the work
on the crosscut will be continued with
the power drills as long as the water
company is able to supply the water.
If this source of power is suspended,
work will be continued with hand drills,
until the fall rains enable the company
to return to power drilling.
HORN. reports from this
mine are of the most encouraging char
acter. The ore-body has widened out
to four feet, and all OF it carries good
values. G. w. Horn, the superin-
| tendent, returned from San Francisco
last night, where he attended the an
nual meeting of stockholders. He re-
ports that the directors have ceased
Offering the stock for sale on the out
side. Whatever stock has to be sold
hereafter to pay running expenses will
be taken by the present stock holders
those who have furnished the money
to carry the property to the prese Mt
bright outlook. The stock has hereto
fore been selling at 10 cents per share.
1t is now worth % cents, and none
offering at that price. Samples of ore
sent to San Francisco are estimated to
carry values running up into the hun
dreds of dollars per ton. MIR. Horn
will go up to the mine tomorrow, and
push the tunnel as rapidly as possible
into the Horn ground. The face is yet
40 feet from the line. From indications
on the surface the ore shoot is several
hundred feet in length.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
Death from Appendicitis.

William Adam, otherwi vn as
William Spaulding, died " in
Sutter Greek on the evenius gust
S. Deceased kept a barb sop in
Sutter Greek. For seveta avs he
had been complaining of ill-he;ith. but
did not deem it necessary To consult a
physician. He managed 10 attend to
mis- barber business as usual, up to the
day of his death. On that day, how
ever, the symptoms became so pro-
nounced and alarming that doctor
was called, but it was then too late to
ward off the fatal outcome. The cor
oner was notified, but the case being
evidently one of death from natural
causes he did not consider it necessary
to hold an inquest. There being some
doubt as to the precise cause of death,
the coroner gave permission to the
physicians to hold an autopsy, to sat-
isfy themselves on that point and in the
interests of science. The examination
was made by DR.. B. T. Freshman and
DIR. Lewis, with the result that death
was caused by appendicitis. Deceased
has no relatives in this state, but from
papers found, he has relatives in the
East, who were at once notified of his
death. The public administrator has
taken charge of the estate, which is
valued at about S400.
Give US daily some good bread. Pio-
neer Flour makes the best. A-S-tsA
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
1t Needs a Tonic.

There are times when your liver
needs tonic. Don't give purgatives
that grippe and weaken. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers expel all poison
from the system and act as tonic to the
liver. w. Scott, 531 Highland ave-,
Milton, Pa, says: 81 have carried De-
Wits Little Early Risers with me for
several years and would not be with
out them" Small and easy to take.
Purely vegetable. They never grippe
or distress. Kerr's Pharmacy, Jack
son.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
To Save Her Child

From frightful Disagreement Mrs.
Mamie Galleger, of La Grange, Ca,
applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve to great
sores on her head and face, and writes
its quick cure exceeded all her hopes.
1t works wonders in Sores, Bruises,
Skin Eruptions, Cuts, Burns, Sealds,
and Piles. 25c. Cure guaranteed by
D. B. Spagnoli, druggist.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
A Necessary Precaution.

Don't neglect cold. 1t is worse
than unpleasant. 1t is dangerous. By
using One Minute Cough Cure you can
cure it an once. Allays Inflammation,
clears the head, soothes and strength
ems the mucous membrane. Cures
coughs, Group, throat and lung troubles.
Absolutely safe. Acts Immediately,
Children like it. Kerr's Pharmacy,
Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
What A Tale 1t Tells.

If that mirror of yours shows a
wretched, sallow complexion, a jaun-
diced look, moth patches and blotches
on the skin, its liver trouble; but DR..
Kings New Life Pills regulate the
liver, purify the blood, give clear skin,
rosy cheeks, rich com plexion. Only
25c at D, B. Spagnoli's drug store.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
The Best Prescription for Malaria

Chills and Fever is bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and quinine in a tasteless form. No
cure-no pay. Price SOC,
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15

Garbarini Bros. have built boat
for V. Rocco and L. Flagg, to be taken
to Silver lake this season for use in
fishing, ETC.. next year. The boat is
specially built for the purposes for
which it is intended. 1t is nearly conf
pleted.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
House and Lot For Sale.

A dwelling house of four rooms, with
lot 45x90 feet, situated in Jackson, for
sale. Price $3.50. Apply to F. NJ.
Pense, Broadway, Jackson. m9tf
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
NJ. E. Church Services.

Preaching every Sunday at II a. m. and 7i3C
p. m. Sunday school, 2 p. m; Senior Epworth
League, 6:45 p. m; Midweek Prayer meetings
Thursday, 7:SO p. m.
Rev. G. a. Van Vliet, pastor.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15

Ladies' house shoes with gator sides,
just the shoe for ease and comfort in
doors, in tan or.black, for SOC and 75c
per pair, this mouth only. Jackson
Shoe Store.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
Church Notice.

ST. Augustine's Mission, room situat-
ed on Court street. Services as follows:
Every lst and Sd Sunday, services at
II a. m. Every I'd and 4th Sunday,
services at 1880 p. IN. Sunday school
every Sunday at 3 p. m. The Young
Peoples Society of Spiritual Growth
will meet every Sunday, at $50 p. m
If WILLIAM TUSON, Rector.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
Notice.

Having disposed Of the Louvre res
taurant and saloon, all parties know
ing themselves to be indebted to me,
will please settle their bills at once,
and thereby save costs.
A. LUBIMAR.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
To Cure A Cold In One pax

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., 1902-08-15
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 a
tasteless form. No Cure, No Pay. SOC
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15
Stops the Cough and works off the Cold

Laxative Bromo-Q -Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No Cure, no
Pay. Price 25 cents.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15

Wanted, boy or girl to learn re-
porting, ETC., at the Ledger office.
Thos. H. Greenhalgh is still d very
sick man, confined to the house entirely,
Amador ledger., 1902-08-15

Call and examine the stock of picture
frame moulding at Freeman's. St