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Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
Injured in a Drunken Row.

A man named Feretti Ambrogio was
landed in the county Jail by Sheriff
Norman the latter part of last week.
No formal charge has been made
against him, for the reason that the
outcome of the injuries inflicted upon
the victim of his assault is yet in doubt.
The affray happened in New Chicago
on the 10th instant 1t seems that
Ambrogio was miner employed at the
Fremont, and that he was discharged
few days prior to the 10th. Salvatore
Battaylia was also employed at the
same mine, and Amhrogio had an idea
that he acted unfrieudly toward him.
Both men had been iudulging in
liquor. and quarrel ensued on the
street of New Chicago. The upshot of
it was that Ambrogio secured a piece
OF wagon tire, some four feet long,
and struck Battaylia in the small of
the back with this formidable weapon.
Whether he struck with the edge or
the fiat part of the iron we are not in
formed. AT any rate, Battaylia is
crippled, but not to the extent that
was feared. He was around on crutch-
es in day or two after the occurrence.
Sheriff Norman and District Attor-
ney Vicini visited New Chicago after
the arrest of Ambrogio, and obtained
information that put different phase
on the matter. 1t appeared that Bat
taylia was the aggressor throughout.
He started in to run the mine, or run
out the managers, and also clean out
the town, because of his discharge. He
went to a friend named Bonti in New
Chicago and abused him. Ambroggio
was standing by, and noticing that
Battlayia kept his hand in his coat
pocket, and believing that he had a
gun, told him to take his hand out of
his pocket. He failed to do so, and
the blow with the iron bar was the re-
suit. After an investigation it was
found that. Battaylia did not have a
gun, but had INDUCED in threats to
kill.
Battaylia was arrested, and fined $50
by Judge Rose. Ambroggio was dis
charged.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
Labor Trouble at South Eureka.

A strike was inaugurated at the
South Eureka mine last Tuesday, re-
sulting in the quitting of the entire
force of men-in all between 80 and CO..
The strike came about in this way. An
accident occurred by which the skip
and cable in one compartment were let
into the sump. No one was hurt, but
on the recovery OF the runaway skip
and cable it was noticed that some
kinks appeared in the cable, and the
men objected to being lowered in that
compartment. Foreman Mounter did
not insist, and the other skip was used
for while. We are told that heavy
loads were run up and down the shaft
by the taboOed cable to show that it
was trustworthy and safe. and 10 satisfy
the scruples OF the men on that score.
No one will blame the miners for re-
fusing to take any extra risk in de-
scending or ascending a mine and it is
charge of mine would ask them to do
so. 1t appears that one miner was dis
charged, whether on account of the
mishap or not we do not know. Two
other employees took up the cause of
the discharged man, and they were
also informed that their services were
no longer required. Thereupon the
matter was laid before the miners
union, and committee waited upon
Superintendent Moore to know the
cause of their discharge. He declined
to satisfy them, claiming the right to
discharge an emplOye without reveal
ing the reason therefor. At this the
men are said to have taken the stand
that they would not return to work
unless the discharged men were rein
stated. This brought on the walk-out
of the entire force. The superintend-
ent refused to reinstate, and the men
decided not to recede from their posi-
tiOn. The mine was brought to stand
still. The men were paid off Tuesday
evening; the superintendent at the
same time giving them the opportunity
of returning to work if they felt so dis
posed.
The South Eureka has been operat-
ing for many years, without any recon-
pense to the stock holders. Assess
ments have been levied upon the share
holders repeatedly to keep it running.
Still, giving employment to between so
and 60 men, it has cut quite figure in
the business interests of Sutter Creek,
and the immediate neig borhood of the
works. The community will miss the
money put in circulation monthly if the
shutdown is prolonged. Some of the
stock holders are outspoken in express
ing Indifference as to whether it re-
sumes operations or not. 1t is hoped,
however, that the matter will be ad-
justed, and the mine resume, with the
old or other employees.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
Anti-Saloon Movement.

We are informed that movement
has been started in lone, with the view
of taking concerted action throughout
the county, for the purpose of restrict
ing the number of saloons, and increas-
ing the license tax. Petitions are bein g
circulated, and it is expected to have
the same before the supervisors at their
next meeting. These petitions set
forth that the number of saloons is out
of proportion to the population, and
the supervisors are appealed to pass an
ordinance to stop the further granting
of licenses until the number of saloons
is reduced fully one half; also to raise
the license to sum that will secure a
revenue equal to that which has here
tofore been secured from this source;
also, that hereafter license to retail
liquor be granted only on a petition
signed by majority of the voters of
the precinct in which the proposed
saloon is located. The petition has
been shown to few in Jackson, but no
effort has been made to press the mat
ter. A few signatures had been Sc
cured, in all amounting to about q
dozen, by the middle of this week.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
A Scientific Discovery.

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does for the
stomach that which it is unable to do
for itself, even when but slightly dis
ordered or overloaded. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure supplies the natural juices
of digestion and does the work of the
stomach, relaxing the nervous tension,
while the inflamed muscles of that or
gan are allowed to rest and heal. Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you
eat and enables the stomach and diges-
tive organs to transform all food into
rich, red blood. Sold by City Phar-
macy. Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20

The McLanlass Alabama Warblers
will give one of their unique and pleas
ing entertainments in Loves hall on
Saturday evening, Nov. 28. This COM
pany is highly spoken of as vocal and
comic performers of unequaled merit.
a good house should greet their ap-
pearance in Jackson. Popular prices.
A curious experience happened at
the agricultural experiment station a
few weeks ago. Nine sheep of the
Persian variety were sent up there.
They consisted of two males and seven
females. They were kept in two separ-
ate pens. One night lot of green
feed was thrown into the pen where
the female sheep were kept. Forum
ately, the same kind of feed was kept
out of the other pen. Next morning
all seven sheep were found dead. The
fatality is attributed to something in
the feed: the two in the other pen
we're not affected in the least. The
mishap settled the scheme to raise this
kind OF sheep in Amador county. The
two bucks were shipped out this week,
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
Imperial Minstrels Show.

On the occasion of the initial appear
ance of the Imperial Minstrels of San
Andreas before a Jackson audience
Loves hall was crowded to the doors
last Saturday evening, and that too in
spite of the inclement weather that had
prevailed for several days. All the re-
served seats were disposed of long be-
fore the day of the performance, and
there were about twice the number of
these seats than are usually reserved.
The program consisted of minstrelsy
for the first part. There we're Is per-
formers on the stage, al decked with
ebony frontispieces. The tambo end
men were j. G.. Tilden and Geo. H.
Treat, who were well supported by the
bones, J. j. Haley and Q. g. Furlong.
These were the big four of the show,
conspicuous throughout not only from
the fact of their being scarlet-coated,
but also because the songs and sallies
of wit fell mainly to their lot. The
witticisms were very good-several
were new to jackson audience at
least-and the coupling of some local
business man with joke occasionally
was appreciated by storm of applause.
The rendition of the songs was equal to
many of the professionals, and certainly
the interest taken therein by the
spectators was far greater, partly owing
to the fact that the performers were
amateurs, and many of them personally Y
known to the townspeople.s VIM.
Nuner ir. acted as interlocutor, and
filed the bill creditably. The songs
presented were as follows:
Just Kiss yourself Good Bye Mr. G. H Treat
Down where the Cotton Blossoms Grow
.........>................. Mr.. Jarvis Lloyd
Mr.. johnson Shut that Door Mr.. C. E. Furlong
There's Nobody Just Like You. .......:.:.
Observation-Disclosures MIR. FRANK Heath
Fade Away I'm Waiting For My Man.
I'll Be Busy All Next Week Mr.. ]. C.. Tilder
Grand Finale, Every Race Has Flag But
The Coon .................... MeSSrS. Ill
den, HALEY, Furiong, Treat and Company
The intermediate medley consisted oi
the following: "Anona," Jarvis Lloyd
shakespeare up to date" W. c. Wall;
"He was Prince" Frank Heath;
Irish comicalities, J. c. Tilden aud
J. J. HALEY; ''The Stein," C. E
Furlong;, "My Kentucky Babe, -
Heath, Lloyd, Treat and Furlong.
A farce entitled "The Terrible
Bruiser," concluded the performance.
The cast of characters was as follows
81. J. Jeffreeze," J. G. Tilden; &c
Knockemout, G. E. Furlong; E. q
Graft" ", C. Wall; ELECTRICITY, C
H. Treat; Lightning" j. j. HALEY.
The financial outcome was not az
satisfactory. The expense of convey
ance and other necessary cost in trans
porting nearly 20 performers was o
course heavy, but we are pleased tc
say that such was the interest develop
ed in the appearance of this company
from Calaveras county, that the incom,
was about sufficient to defray all liza bill
ties. The receipts we understand wert
! something over $3.50,
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
Convicted in Tennessee.

A few months back H. Ward, who
was employed as bookkeeper at the
Keystone store in Amador City, was
arrested in that town, charged with a
crime committed in Tennessee. An Of
fcer came all the way from that state
to effect his capture. He was quickly
extradited. and taken back to the scene
of his exploits, to stand trial. This
week dispatch from Clarksville, dated
Nov. II, SAYS:
'H. Ward this morning was found
guilty and sentenced to ten years for
assaqlting an eleven-year-old girl, who
was an inmate of the Tennessee Odd
Fellows Orphans Home, of which
Ward formerly was superintendent for
some months. Ward was extradited
from California, where he fled when
the scandal was imminent.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
PLYMOUTH NEWS.
PLYMOUTH. November

PLYMOUTH, NOvem ber Is.
Last Saturday evening ball was
given by the Catholics. music by the
Granger orchestra, the proceeds being
for the church, but as the weather was
so disagreeable a small crowd attend
ed, making the proceeds quite small.
A fish pond, superintended by Mrs.
Seavey and Miss Clara Steiner, was in
ono corner of the hall, at which the
children enjoyed themselves nicely by
fishing for the treasures within the
pond. The rattle for the following ar
ticles also took place: Sofa pillow
drawn work. Mrs. E. Brown; table
scarf, Mrs. Shields; set silver tea
spoons, Robert Davis; silver cake
stand, Mrs. J. Brown; sofa pillow,
ocean wave) Mrs. Davis; silk quilt,
Miss Ida Herman; silver berry dish,
Martin Deraine.
DR.. w. A. Norman went to San
Francisco, Tuesday, for visit.
Miss Alma Dugan has been sick for
two or three days with an attack of
malaria.
Mr.. Potter and family, from the
east, are here visiting relatives.
: Miss Myrtle Bell of Aukum is here
spending few days with relatives.
Early Saturday morning Mr.. McGaf-
fey, employee of A. L. Wait, discover
ed the dead body of Joseph Speakman
lying in front of the Adams House.
He Immediately informed Messrs. Joe
Datson and VIM. Mccormick that
there was some one lying out there
dead" upon which they rushed out of
the hotel and found it to be Joseph
Speakman, well known young man
of this vicinity. He was born in Penn
sylvania in 1872 and lived the largest
part of his life in Amador county, dy-
ing here at the age OF 80 years,
months and days. Three brothers
and three sisters survive him. Inquest
was held Saturday, verdict being
death caused by heart failure. He
was buried here Monday, November
16, Rev. Hockett officiating. The ber-
eaved ones have the sympathy of all.
Mrs. Al. Dugan and daughters re-
turned from Folsom last week.
OMEGo.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
The Frates Estate.

The affairs of Frank Frates, who
died recently in lone, are in a badly
mixed-up state. The public admins
traitor has applied for letters OF admin
istration, and so also has the guardian
of the minor heirs, W. A BENEFITS.
In addition to this complication, an
other and worse mix-up has been dis
covered in relation to the affairs of
Mrs. Frates, who died some months
prior to the death of Frank Frates. In
his life time Frates decided nearly all
the real estate to his wife. The real
estate is situated in San Francisco and
Monterey. The estate of Mrs. Frates
was administrated upon, but the ad-
ministration has not been closed. 1t is
now reported that the validity of the
proceedings to straighten the title to
the real property have been called in
question, with the prospect that all
that has been done may have to be set
aside. At any rate the affairs are in
a much tangled condition. 1t is claim
ed that the deeds were in the nature of
a trust, and were held by Mrs. Frates
for the benefit of the heirs. The con-
test over the admiuistration-be
the guardian, W. A. Bennetts, and the
public administrator-wil come up for
hearing in the superior court next
Monday.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
MINING NOTES.

FREMONT. The cleanup at the Ere
mont for the first run, we are reliably
informed, averaged trihe over S5 per
ton, which was above expectations
The stockholders are quite elated. as
the ore was mixture of rock from the
different levels, and is believed to be
fair sample of the quartz. The com
pany is putting up five cottages for the
use OF the employees, and other indica-
tions tend to prove that a long and
prosperous career of gold production is
opening out for this property Five
dollars per ton-though not a high
grade proposition-leaves q good mar
gin of profit, with the facilities for
economical working which exist at this
property.
ARGoNAUT.-The shaft repairs have
been completed below the 1900 level. 1t
is thought that the major portion OF
the task has been completed. The
mine is likely to get into full swing
early in the spring if nothing occurs in
the meantime to defer that desirable
result.
GOOD STRIKE.-Tim Hanley has re-
Gently run across rich streak of ore
in working his quartz claim on Board
man hill. Volcano. Rock of high values
has been taken out of this claim in
years past. The working of the claim
has been intermittent, but whenever
prospecting has been done to any ex-
tent, it has generally responded in the
surrender of high grade quartz.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
ANOTHER PIONEER DEPARTED
Thomas Conlon Passes Away.

Thomas Conlon. one of the early set
tiers of the county, passed to his long
rest on Monday evening. His struggle
with disease, and the couseq uent de-
cay of the vital forces, had been a long
and painful one. For the past two or
three years he had been helpless in
valid, and the last few months were
spent in bed. He peacefully and pain
lessly surrendered to the inevitable
shortly before midnight last Monday.
Deceased has been prominent resi-
dent of Jackson for the last forty-fve
years. He was born in county Glare,
ireland, on July r. 1886. In 1852 he
left his native land, and emigrated to
the United States. After several years
in the eastern states, he took passage
on steamer bound for San Francisco,
and after reaching that port lost no
time in proceeding to Mokelumne Hill
to try his fortune at placer mining. He
afterward moved to Butte City and
Scottsville, in this county, following
mining at each place. At ScGttsville
he unearthed gold nugget of large
size, which he kept as memento for a
time, until it was stolen from him. At
length he came to Jackson to accept a
position of trust in the court house.
He served as clerk of court and deputy
assessor for eight years, and was dep
uty sheriff for like period. He was
afterward elected county clerk and re-
corder, and filed that position for four
years. He was always prompt and
obliging in the discharge of his duty,
and the breath of suspicion never at
tached to him in any way in his long
period of public service. In 1895 he
was united in marriage to Miss Ella
Leonard, who survives him, and also a
daughter, Anna c., the issue of their
marriage. Since his retirement from
the court house, he has been engaged
in the insurance business, also notary
public, and up to the time of his death,
aud for many years prior thereto, was
trustee of Jackson school, and the clerk
of the school board. Owing to his
increasing disability, he was COM
PEELED to withdraw from business, al
though still nomiually holding the Of
fees of trustee and notary. He was a
charter mem ber of Jackson Lodge 1873,
A. o. U. w. In politics he was always
a stalwart democrat, but tolerant of
those who differed from him. In re-
ligion he was attached to the principles
of the Catholic church.
The funeral obsequies were conduct
ed Thursday morning. Services for
the dead were held in the Catholic
church, the Rev. J. ]. Gleeson offici-
ating. The following acted as pail
bearers: P. Dwyer, James Meehan, 7.
K. Norman, L. Poggi, John F'laherty,
and Jas. Cook. The public school was
closed all day in respect to the memory
of one who had filled the Office of trus-
tee and clerk for so many years. The
arrangement was for the children to
attend in body, but owing to the in
clement weather this had to be aband-
oned. There was long procession of
mourners, number from distant parts
of the county, who had long known the
deceased. The attendance would ha We
been much larger had the weather been
less stormy. The remains were inferred
in the Catholic cemetery, the deceased
being life long and consistent member
of that organization.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
Additional Locals.

Frozen oysters, SOC per can, at Cami-
netti's market.
Give US daily some good bread. Pio-
neer Flour makes the best.
Louis Schiemann, the piano-tuner,
will be il town this week. Headquarters
at the National b otel.
Lemons, oranges. and bananas con-
stantly on hand at Caminetti's Mkt.
J.F. Wilson, Dentist. Hours a. M.
to p. m. Phone Main 404. Jackson,
Cal.
Geo. Mcmillan. the photographer, is
now fairly settled in his new quarters
in Kay's gallery. He finished moving
the midele of the week.
j. H. Moore, night boss at the Campo
Seco copper mine, was in Jackson
Wednesday, interviewing his many
friends in this section.
Fl. c.. Garbarini left Tuesday morn
ing for Camanche, to superintend the
repairing of the bridge at that place,
and expects to finish by Saturday.
Mrs. Chas. CORN, formerly of Jack
son, but now of Campo Seco. was in
Jackson Wednesday, and left the same
day to see friends in AmadOr. She
expects to return home early next week.
Our new line OF felt shoes have ar
rived. Best quality and lowest prices
at the jackson Shoe Store.
We have been requested to announce
that the Native Daughters of Ursula
Parlor No. 1, Jackson, will give grand
ball on New Years eve in Loves hall.
Full particulars " ill be announced later.
Nabisco means nobby and sweet
cookies and crackers. No meal COM
plete without them. carry fresh
stock. Phone for a trial package.
P. Cassinelli.
The family of H. A. Burbank of
Antelope have moved to Jackson to
spend the winter. Mrs. Burbank left
for Redding early this week, and has
not yet returned.
Don't miss Iseeing our new line of
Kingsbury hats. Best handmade hat
in town; latest styles. Jackson Shoe
Store.
J. G. Garbarini returned Thursday
of last week from Calaveras county,
where he has been for two weeks with
crew of men repairing bridges around
San Andreas and Angels Camp.
The Ell Dorado Republican notes the
death of P. D. Smith, which occurred
in Placerville on Tuesday last. For
over 20 years he followed school teach
ing in Ell Dorado and Amador counties.
Some years ago he fell down a stairway
in hotel in Jackson, and was thereby
rendered an invalid for life.
J. w. Caldwell has moved his law
office to rooms in the Marelia building
over Glavinovich's store. He has also
severed connection with w. ]. McGee
in the law business, and will hereafter
practice on his own account exclusively.
On account of i'll health and closing
my business. all goods less than cost at
the White House.
The first of series of entertainments
under the auspices of the Epworth
League of the Methodist church was
given Tuesday evening. It was sue
cess in every sense of the word. The
com mittee who prepared the program
did their work we'll, and from start to
finish gave satisfaction. The Ladies'
Aid furnished refreshments, which
were enjoyed by the large audience
present.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20

Archibald Yell of Sacramento has
prison to succeed Wilkenson.
Drink Ell Dorado Brewing Co. g
"Valley Brew" Seldom equaled,
never excelled. FL Dorado Brewing
Co., Stockton, Cal.
Mrs. G. NJ, Huberty, who has been
on the sick list, is convalescing.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
Cured of Piles After 40 Years.

Mr.. G. Haney, of Geneva, O., had
the piles for 40 years. Doctors and
dollars could do him no lasting good.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured
him permanently. Invaluable for cuts,
burns, bruises, sprains, decorations,
eczema, tetter, salt rheum, and all
other skin diseases. Look for the
name Dewitt on the package = all
others are cheap, worthless counter
feits. Sold by City Pharmacy, jack
son.
PIONEER FLOUR always has been
and still is tne best.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20

The large store in the Webb build
ing, heretofore occupied by Cade-
martori's bakery shop, is for rent.
Possession can be had forthwith. This
store is commodious, and has the finest
show window in town. 1t is suitable
for any business, general merchandise,
clothing, variety, furniture, or any
other purpose. Apply at the Ledger
Office.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
Rainfall.

The storm which was in full blast at
the time of going to press last week,
without abatement during
Saturday. The rainfall ip Jackson
now measures as follows,
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
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. 25e.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20

Buckingham & Hect and United
Workman boots and shoes at the Jack
son Shoe Store.
The Sacramento Weekly Record
Union and Ledger for one year, only
So so in advance.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20
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
tasteiess form. No Cure, No PAY. SOC
Amador ledger., 1903-11-20

The Amador Ledger and Weekly
Record Union only $3.50 a year.