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Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
SlICkENS AGAIN.

The Stockton Chamber of Com
merce at meeting held this week,
referred the matter of the pollution
of the Mokelumne river by slickens
from the copper mines to the state
fish and game commissioners, with
a request that they take action
thereon. 1t is useless to deny that
the silt from quartz and copper
mines is injurious to fish. The deni-
zens of the water cannot live in
streams which receive mill tailings
in quantity. Below the Gwiu mine,
from whence hundreds of tons of
tailings are discharged daily, fishing
in the Mokelumne river is not good
like it used to be when the mining
industry was at standstill along
the borders of that stream. 1t is
useless 10 deny the fact that gold or
copper mining along the banks of d
river is incompatible with fish cul-
ture. This is we'll recognized in all
districts where mining is conducted
on large scale, whether quartz or
placer. The Stockton Chamber of
Commerce don't wish to injure the
mining industry; at the same time
it don't want the fish carrying
capacity of the Mokelumne river to
be interfered with. Tt suggests that
restraining dams can be constructed
at small expense so as to keep the
injurious matter from the river. 1t
is easy to make such statement; it
is quite another thing to prove it.
The truth is, any attempt to enforce
a demand to impound quartz tailings
would impart death blow to the
quartz mining interests of the
mother lode. The extra cost thereby
entailed upon the mine owners would
be absolutely prohibitory. To take
care OF hundreds of tons of tailings
mixed with more than double it's
weight in water, daily, is a task by
no means easy. Indeed, there is
not mine in this county, nor in the
neighboring county of Calaveras,
that could hope to continue in bust
ness under such an additional ex-
pense. The mining industry has all
the burden it can bear at present,
without the addition OF this 'last
straw of impounding slickens.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28

The last legislature passed law
providing minor convicted of crime
might, in the discretion of the Judge,
be placed in the care of a probation
officer, instead of being sent either
to state prison or a reform school.
This was a humanitarian move to
avoid the communicating influences
of penal institution. In num-
Der of cases it has proven beneficial,
Judging from the brief experience
since the law has been in operation.
A lad named Oscar Cuvreau of Ala
media proved an exception. He was
convicted of theft, and given in
charge of probation officer. He
failed to report to his guardian, as
the law required, and moreover was
detected in petty stealing The
court was compelled to send him to
the lone reform school until he
reaches his majority.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28

The editorial supervision of our
contemporaries on the Justices salary
case has assumed new phase. 1t
is now relegated to the department
of correspondence, with W. L. Rose,
the local justice of Sutter Greek,
footing the same with his own sig
nature. We are gratified to be able
to report this progress toward
straightforward journalism The
justice is seemingly very much in
favor of enforcing the law. The ad-
vocates of no appeal have finally
veered round to the same view as
the Ledger on this proposition. The
district attorney and the county
clerk are no doubt just as anxious
to have the law respected and eu-
forced as is W. L. Rose. The only
difference appears to be that the
county officers want to- find out
exactly what the law is before going
ahead, while our respected township
officer wants them to pay up first,
and find out where they are at after
ward. The gulf between these two
propositions is simply the difference
between the right aud wrong way of
doing thing. 1t is uphill work to
convince an intelligent public that
it is contrary to law to test the con-
stitutionality of law before the su-
preme court. Furthermore, it is an
equally arduous task to show that a
law, the constitutionality of which
is in process of being tested, should
be enforced while the appeal is pend
ing. The very object of the appeal
is to discover whether the law is a
vital one or merely dead letter
The Ledger cheerfully comedies that
the justices and constables are en-
titled to pay under the salary bill if
that law receives the seal of ap-
proval from the supreme court. We
would then be found just as earnest
ly con tending for their side of the
question, as we now are in urging a
definite settlement of the matter by
the higher court. If the law passes
the final roll call well and good, the
property holders may still regard it
as an unwise law, but they will at
once say that the township officers
are then entitled to all benefits pro-
vided hereunder. At the same time,
the necessity of an amendment to
the constitution to prevent re-
currence of such snags in the future
will be made plain.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
UNDER FALSE PRETENsEs.

The Amador Ledger was the only
objector at the time in the whole coun-
ty, but during all this time it did not
once charge that the law was uncon-
stitutional.
The above appears in an article
published in our contemporaries
under the signature of W. L. Rose,
justice of Sutter Greek. It relates
of course to the bill providing a sal
ary for township officers. 1t seems
that the mantle of defender of the
no-appeal, stop where you-a are policy
has fallen upon the officials inter
ested The same statement has
been published before, that the OBJ
jections on constitutional grounds
to the salary bill were an after
thought as far as the Ledger is con-
cerned; that no such objections
were raised at the time the bill was
pending before the legislature. We
have not troubled ourself to correct
these statements heretofore, mas
much as it makes not the slightest
difference to the merits of the case
whether the alleged conflict with the
constitution was raised before or
after the bill was passed by the law
makers. Silence seems to embolden
these advocates in their policy of
falsehood. Mr.. Rose and others
who have been writing on this SUBJ
iect ought at least to look up what
the Ledger has said on this question
while the bill was before the legis-
lature, before venturing to make
haphazard assertions. The Ledger
of Feb. 27, 1902, in an editorial dis
cussing the subject at some length,
contains the following:
In the event of this salary bill be-
coming law, the question is being asked
when will it become operative. The
act itself says it shall go into effect i'm.
mediately; that statement, however,
does not override constitutional pro-
visions. No doubt the bill has been
engineered with the view of helping
present officials. The plain language
of the constitution sets up a barrier to
its application to present incumbents.
Section of Article XXI reads:
The compensation of any county,
city, town, or municipal officer, shall
not be increased after his election, or
during his term of Office.
In the face of this, it is mere quib-
bling to raise the question of whether
or not the proposed law would be an in
crease of compensation. Increased pay
was the very object of the measure.
They are not paid enough under the
existing law; the proposed law is to
remedy this condition. n.............
The constitution says this cannot be
done as far as those now in Office are
concerned.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28

We have received circular pub
lished by the state board of health
calling for war of determination
against rats, because these rodents,
it is claimed, are instrumental above
all other animal pests in spreading
the germs for contagious disease.
We have been under the impression
that householders have always been
disposed to destroy rats whenever
opportunity offered, without any
incentive thereto from the board of
health or any other source. We do
not believe that the war will be made
any more effective by this proclama-
tion from the health authorities.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
kerr's Pharmacy, Jackson.
AMAOOR CITY.

AMADoR CITY, Aug. 26.-Daniel
Daroughtey and sister Margaret re-
turned Thursday, after spending few
months in Los Angeles.
Mrs. A. We'll returned Thursday
from an extended visit in San Francisco.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Woodworth of
Boston, were guests of Mrs. Thos.
Chichizola last week
Miss Edith McWayne was entertained
at the home of Mrs. Jno. B. Tregloan
Saturday and Sunday of last week.
Miss Edythe Crabtree is spending a
three weeks vacation in San Francisco
with her aunt.
Mrs. j. Ralph and family left Thurs
day for Grass Valley to join their hus-
band and father who is employed at
that place.
Mrs. Jas. Allen entertained a party
of ladies very pleasantly at lunch
party at her home on Monday after
noon. The ladies all brought their
fancy work aud had a delightfully."- in
formal time. Dainty refreshments we're
served during the afternoon.
Mrs. Z. Reeves was the hostess on
last Wednesday at very delightful
dinner party given in honor of Mrs
G. M. Richmond, our minister's wife.
Invitations were issued to members of
the Ladies' Aid Society only. After a
short business session, presided over
by the president of the society, Mrs. j.
NJ. Hinkson, the portieres were drawn
aside that divided the drawing room
from the dining room, and we were all
invited to test the rich viands that met
our gaze. AS course after course fol-
lowed each other, we were too full for
utterances of anything else but delight
and praise for the culinary skill of our
genial hostess who had prepared for us
such gorgeous dinner. The table was
beautiful with the silver shining cut
glass, and spotless linen. A jolly good
time was had, which will long be re-
membered by those who were fortunate
enough to receive an invitation.
E. LOIS.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
Save The Children.

Ninety mine of every one hundred
diseases that children have are due to
disorders of the stomach, and these
disorders are all caused by Indigestion.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is just as good
for children as it is for adults. Chill
dren thrive on it, 1t keeps their little
stomachs sweet, and encourages their
growth and development. Mrs. Henry
Carter, 705 Central ST., Nashville,
Tenn, says: my little boy is now
three years old, and has been suffering
from indigestion ever since he was
born. | have had the best doctors in
Nashville, but failed to do him any
good. After using one bottle of Kodol
he is we'll baby. l recommend it to
all sufferers. Kodol digests what you
eat and makes the stomach sweet Sold
by City Pharmacy, jackson.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28

roll. To the taxpayer, however,
the practical result is precisely the
same. Whether the assessment roll
shall be higher, with the tax rate
the same, or whether the tax rate
shall be the same as last year. with
the assessed value inflated is mat
ter of little moment. He is called
upon to pay more in either event.
1t is simply the difference between
tweedledee and tweedledum. When
the assessment value has already
been swelled to the limit, it is GER
tainly in order to raise a vigorous
protest against second boost dur
ing the same year:
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
DOCUMENTS RECORDED.

Inc loitoW!nS Instruments nave been hled
Tor record In the recorders office since our last
report. We publish a complete list of docu-
mentS recorded, and must decline to accede to
any request to suppress any document from
these columns. Don't ask us to do So.
DEEDS
H. w. Jones, D. Mattley, John Pal
mer, Martin Herman, Pioneer Gold
Mining Co., DR.. Thos. Boyson, M. E.
Muldoon. P. Dwyer, A. S. Hartwick,
Geo. L. Thomas, G. Oneto, Frank
Uhlinger, Andrew Cassella, Grace
Leonard, Mrs. Irene Kerr, keystone
Consolidated Co. to American River
Electric Company-Right of way to
construct pole line for the transmission
OF current over land of said parties.
State OF California to w. j. Trevas-
kis-Certificate of redemption of lot in
Jackson in Bright's addition, sold to
state for delinquent taxes.
State of Cal. to w. ]. Trevaskis-
Certificate of redemption of mortgage
executed by Marshal Yelland on prop
erty in Bright's addition, Jackson, sold
to state for delinquent taxes.
State of California to A. Weil-Re-
demption of property in Amador City
sold on account of delinquent taxes.
State of California to Henry Dicker-
man-Redemptiou of land near ANA
dor City sold for delinquent taxes.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL

Judge Church, of the superior
court of Fresno county, has just rem
dered decision which bears directly
on the Justices salary case now pend
ing in Amador county The Fresno
court holds that the amendments of
1901 to the county government act
regulating the compensation of town
ship officers in that county are in vio-
lation of the constitutional require
ment that laws be uniform in their
operation. The legislature in 1901
passed for Fresno county a similar
bill to that which the last legislature
passed for Amador county in regard
to compensation of township officers.
By this bill the townships of that
county were classified according to
population for the purpose of fixing
the compensation of township Of
ticers. 1t provided that in town
ships having population of 5000 or
over a justice of the peace might re-
ceive as fees in criminal cases not to
exceed $40 per month, while in
townships having less than 5000 in
habitants the fees of the justice we're
limited to $50 per month. 1t does
not appear that the lawmakers at
tempted to make this bill applicable
to incumbents in office at the time
of its passage, so that it was not
open to the constitutional objection
raised in the Amador case that it
increased the compensation of Of
ticials after their election and dur
ing their term of office. 1t was op-
posed, however, on the ground that
it was special legislation, and also
that it was not uniform in its opera
tion. On this point the court SAYS
Our supreme court has repeatedly
held that the meaning of this constitu-
tlOnal requirement that a general law
forbid the legislature from granting to
any citizen or class of citizens, rights,
privileges or immunities, which upon
the same terms shall not equally be-
long to all. By the express terms of
the provision Of the act under review
the legislature in effect says to one JUS
tice of the peace in this county: "For
the trial of 40 criminal actions in one
INF ch LII -
grants to another justice of the county
for the trial of the same number of
cases the right to receive only $50"
1t is difficult to conceive more fiagrant
violation of the rule of uniformity.
This Fresno opinion seems to be
squarely in conflict with the opinion
of Judge Rust in this county. If the
question were carried no further
than the trial court, we should have
one rule of Interpretation prevail
ing in Amador, and an exactly con-
Trajectory Interpretation prevailing
in Fresno. That is the sort of
anomaly our local justices are con-
tending for. County officials, how
ever, do not propose to sanction
such a policy of confusion worse
confounded." They recognize THAT
the supreme court is the proper til
bunal for the final settlement Of such
conflicting opinions; aud propose to
go there, Notwithstanding the wig
CLING and wailing that has been and
is still being done to stay the march
of the case to that desirable goal.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28

The outlook for the coming State
Fair is that there will be larger
number of exhibits that will be of
interest to the general public,
whether dwellers in the city or coun-
try, than has been the case for a
number of years past, and that both
old and young will find plenty to
amuse as well as instruct them at
the Pavilion, as well as the fine ex-
hibit of livestock at the track.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
500 Reward. 300.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that is Catarrah. Halls Catarrah Cure
is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrah be-
ing constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catar-
rah Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surface of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the disease, and
and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitutional and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer one
Hundred Dollars for any case it fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address. F. ]. CHENEY & Co..
Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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Subscribe for the Ledger. Only 81. so
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
PROPOSED INCREASE OF ASSESS
MENT.

County Clerk C. L. Culbert has
received a notice from the state
board of equalization citing Amador
county to appear before meeting
of that board to be held in Sacra-
mento on Saturday, September 5, to
show cause why the assessment roll
of this county should not be raised.
With the assessment roll as return
ed by the county assessor showing
an increased valuation over last year
of nearly $500, 900, this proposed ad-
ditional increase is somewhat in the
nature of a surprise party We do
not know on what grounds the as
sessment roll was raised this year.
1t cannot be seriously questioned
that property values throughout
Amador county have suffered seri-
GUS decline during the past year.
Around Jackson the decline is fully
one-third. In Sutter Greek the de.
probation is probably still more
noticeable. It is useless to discuss
the causes of this decline. Labor
agitation is one of the prime factors,
but not the only factor In face of
reduced income, it is hard to be
handicapped with extra assessment.
The proposition to add to the injus-
tice by horizontal increase from
the state board, should be resisted
to the utmost. The fact is Amador
county, under present conditions, is
in position to ask for q reduction
instead of submitting to raise.
There will be no regular meeting of
the board of supervisors before the
date set for the hearing on the pro-
posed increase. Some official action
should be taken however, to present
the situation fairly before the state
board, so as to prevent the carry
ing out of this plan to Cypress the
property interests of the county. A
special meeting should be called if
necessary to take action on this
matter. Citizens may go down in a
private capacity, in opposition, but
this is hardly sufficient. Some par
ties clothed with authority to speak
in behalf of the governing body of
the county should be present to ex-
plain the facts as they exist, and to
demand reduction instead of an in
crease. 1t is patent to every think
ing person that the exigencies of
the government, both state and
local, are such as to demand more
money for their maintenance every
year. To Offset this tendency, and
to avoid the alternative of increas-
ing the tax rate, the policy is adopt
ed of trying to swell the assessment
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
Potent Pill Pleasure.

The pills that are potent in their ac-
ton and pleasant in effect are DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. w. S. Philpot of
Albany, Ca, says: During bilious
attack | took one. Small as it was it
did me more good than calomel, blue
mass, or any other pills L ever took,
and at the same time it effected me
pleasantly. Little Early Risers are
certainly an ideal pill" Sold by City
Pharmacy, Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28

Olives, salami, swiss. limbur ger
Martins cream and California cheese
at Caminetti's Mkt.
Don't miss our 20 per cent sale on
low cut shoes; zoe off on every dollar
at the jackson Shoe Store on oxfords,
mems or ladies.
''Force," Z" ready-to-serve, ready-to-
digest, delightful food, brings the in
dependent strength that comes of
health.
Two papers for the price of one
Ledger and Sacramento Weekly Rec
ord-Union for 50. SO per year.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28

Attention is called to the large ad-
vertisement of Redlick's s in this issue.
This firm is Offering bargains in all
lines of dry goods, clothing, boots and
shoes, etc, that cannot be had at any
other store in town. Read their bar
gain list printed to-day, aud you will
find you can make a material saving
by purchasing at this establishments.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
Dewitt Is The Name.

When you go to buy Witch Hazel
Salve look for the name DEWITT on
every box. The pure, unadulterated
Witch Hazel is used in making De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, which is
the best salve in the world for cuts,
burns, bruises, boils, eczema, and piles.
The popularity of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, due to its many cures, has
caused numerous worthless counter
feits to be placed on the market. The
genuine bears the name of E. G.. De-
Witt & Co., Chicago. Sold by City
Pharmacy, Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
FROM Ell DORADO COUNTY.
HULFISH, Ell Dorado Co.,
Aur OF 1Qoo


Aug. q, 1903.
Being one of the many campers at
Wentworth s Springs or Hulfsh, [
take pleasure in dotting down the many
happenings and send to your paper for
publication. which might prove inter-
esting to some of the Ledger readers.
Last Wednesday we were treated TO
shower of rain which lasted for sew
eral hours.
Henry Etzel, John Nichols, and
Ernest Stepenson of Elk Grove, were
visitors at the springs to-day.
Numerous names Of people from Sac
ramento, Newcastle, Auburn, George
town, Cool and Plaeerville will also be
found on the register here.
Two popular young men of Auburn,
namely Messrs. Louie Threlkel and
Bert Daring ton, started one morning
of last week, at about six o'clock, for
Loon lake. Their intentions were to
return the following morning, but day
NAU"hOu eedi oilO hOuio pcbSCOO SlOWIy DY
until it was quite late in the afternoon
and nothing heard or seen of the
young men as yet. Then a party OF
men. each armed with shotgun, rifle.
etc, started out on the search; the
supposition being that they were cit her
tackled by bear or drowned in the
lake. After several hours search they
were found mounting Tells Peak. a
distance of six miles from the springs
They had tired of fishing, and taking
their guns wandered on through the
woods, disregarding the passing of
time. The mountains echoed with the
firing of guns The incident caused a
great deal of excitement in camp. They
were welcomed to camp by all the
ladies here.
DR.. w. A. Norman of Plymouth,
while fishing here near Pleasant lake,
caught twenty frogs.
Next Tuesday, Aug. %, social dance
will be given here, music furnished by
the Darlington and Kicker orchestra.
CHIPMUNK.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
Uncalled-for Letters.

Letters remaining unclaimed in the
jackson, Cal, postoffice, for the week
ending Aug. %, 1903:
R. M. Dohman Mr.. Gross
Paul Cassella (cd) Mrs c. Bindevald
Archie Thompson (cd)
G. G. FOLGER. Postmaster.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
Sour
Stomach

No appetite, loss of strength, nervous
ness, headache, constipation, bad breath,
general debility, sour risings, and catarrh of
the stomach are all due to indigestion. Kodol
cures Indigestion. This new discovery repre-
sents the natural juices of digestion as they
exist In healthy stomach, combined with
the greatest known tonic and reconstructive
properties. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does not
only cure indigestion and dyspepsia, but this
famous remedy cures all stomach troubles
by cleansing, purifying, sweetening and
strengthening the mucous membranes lining
the stomach.
=, Mr.. S. S: Ball, Of Ravenswood W. Va, SAYS
was troubled with sour stomach for twenty years.
kodol cured me and are now using II In milk
for baby
kcdol Digests What You Eat.
Bottles only. $1.oo Size holding ~ times the trial
size. which sells for so cents.
prepared by z. o. Dewitt q co., CHICAGO
k0rr'S DharmacU JarLcou
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
MARRIED.

SANTIRFO-MILLER- jackson, August
10, 1908, by H. Goldner, j. P, James Santirfo
and Miss Elizabeth Miller, both of Volcano.
TRUSCOTT-GIANNINI Jackson, August
20, 1903, by II. Goldner, j. p, William Trus-
cott and Miss Sarah Giannini, both of Sutter
Creek.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
BORN.

FORBES-At Newmanville, August 13, 1908, to
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Forbes, daughter
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
Special Small Ads.

Advertisements under this head, not exceed
ing lines, will be inserted at Soc per month, or
cents per line for less than one month
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28

Order your fruit for canning, and
get the benefit of fresh goods at special
rates. The Up-to-date Market.