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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-30
AnOrdinanCe Concerning Explosives
Be it ordaaned by the Board of Alder-

; Be it Ordained by the Board of Alder- men of the City of Waterbury: Section l. No person shall manu. fracture, sell, deal in or use any nater- iaa or compound more explosive than gunpowder, unless he s',all first obtain from the Fire Marsha written H. cense therefor. which Il SC shall spe- cify the building where such business is to be carried on or material depoSit- ed or used
 Section ?. Every person so licensed shall keep a record of all such explo- sive material or compound and of the names and residences of all parties to
 whom he shall sell or deliver the same, and of their permits for such purpose, with the amount and the purpose for which the same is to be used, which
 record shall be preserved for at least. l five years.
 Section 3. No such licensed person shall sell or deliver any such explosive compound to any person who shall not have a written permit to obtain and use the same. nor unless satisfied that 1 the same is to be used for a lawful purpose.
 | aftix to the receptacle in which said
 explosive is delivered a label with tho name of the compound and his own 1 name and the date of the sale. Section 5.-No person so licensed to
 manufacture sell or deal in any such explosive compound shall have, keep
 or possess it within the limits of the Second Taxation District of the City
 
 at any one time, and it shall in all cases be kept in a box of copper, tin or other on-combustible material, fur.
 nished with two strong handles and with a tight cover with hinges. Such
 boxes shall be marked legibly in front ! with the words Dangerous Explo- sives," and shall be made in all re-
 spects to ahe acceptance of the Fire
 Marshal of the City
 Section 6. No person so licensed
 shall at any time have. keep, store or possess such explosive compound al
 any place witfin the City of Water bury and outside of the limits of said Second Taxation District in any great
 CT quantity than 500 pounds at any one time. Such explosive compound so had, kept or stored outside of the limits of Ghe Second Taxation District
 shall be kept In a fireproof building,
 or receptacle, constructed to the satis- faction of the Fire Marshal of the City and located not nearer than 800 yards from any building. Section z. Every manufacturer or . dealer in such explosive compound shall pay a>license fee of Five Dollars upon obtaining the license, which li- cense shall noc be valid for more than
 one year.
 Section 8. Every person who shall
 violate any of the provisions of this ors
 dinance shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $100.
 Adopted by che Board of Aldermeny September IA, 19O3
 Approved September 23, 1908.
 Attest:
 MICHAEL J. RYAN. City Clerk. 9-29-z
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
Special Meeting.

A special session of the board of
supervisors has been called to meet in
Jackson next Monday for the purpose
of taking some action to Offset the pro-
posed increase of the assessed valuation
of property in Amador county by the
state board of equalization. The super
visors are all dead set against the con-
templated raise, as being entirely un-
warranted under existing conditions.
Representatives will be authorized to
appear before the state board at the
hearing on the 5th of September, and
show that property is assessed at a
higher valuation in this county than at
any previous year. We understand
that the principal reason why the as
sessment roll was boosted up nearly
$500, 900 by the. county assessor, was
because of the determination of the
state equaliZers to secure a material
uplifting of valuations. Assessor Mar
chant was aware that unless some
showing was made, the state board
would step in and perform the boosting
act. A ten per cent jump would
amount to con nsiderably more than the
increase made by the county assessor,
and the local officer was led to enhanced
valuation in a great measure to ward
off this greater raise that loomed up
before the county. 1t is probable that
Assessor j Marchant and County Clerk
G. L. Culbert, who are both thoroughly
acquainted with property values and
the condition of the county at present,
will attend the hearing of Amador
county before the state equalizers.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
Additional Locals,

Give us daily some good bread. Pio-
neer Flour makes the best.
w. H. Willis returned Sunday, after
vacation of several weeks in Oregon.
J. F. Wilson, Dentist. Hours 8 a. m.
to 5 p. m. Phone Main 1874. Jackson,
Cal.
Geo. Weller, Jackson's hardware
merchant returned Saturday from a
business trip to the city.
Phone us for ice cream for your Sun
day dinner. We will deliver it on short
notice. Penry s. Moon.
Miss Mamie Norman, daughter of
Sheriff Norman, returned Sunday even
ing, after a months visit in San Jose
and one week in San Francisco.
DR.. Lonigo has moved his Office from
his residence on Broadway to the front
rooms in the Kay building on Main
street. Mrs. Lonigo has been up from
the city for two weeks, assisting the
doctor in arranging his new quarters.
Nabisco means nobby and sweet
cookies and crackers. No meal COM
plete without them. carry fresh
stock. Phone for a trial package.
P. Cassinelli.
All of our ladies and mems low cut
oxfords on sale for the next 80 days at
20 per cent discount. Our $3.50 mems
low cut shoes go for $3.50. Our ladies'
81 80 oxfords go for $500. Now is the
time to buy. Jackson Shoe Store,
A dance will be given at the ranch of
Mrs. Jelletich's on the south fork of
Jackson creek tomorrow evening, Aug
ust 90. The best of music has been Sc
cured, and good time is promised to
all. Tickets 81 each. Supper 25 cents
per plate.
jackson public school re-opened last
Monday with a full attendance. The
only change in the corps of teachers is
that Miss Esther Breese has charge of
the department formerly taught by
her sister, Miss Lottie Breese, now
Mrs. Duden.
M. E. church services, August 3d.
Sunday school, 10 a. m.; sermon, IL a.
m. and 7:3O p. m. Gospel services at
Kennedy Heights, Friday evening,
Sept. 4th. Social at Kennedy Heights
church, Saturday evening, August 30.
All are invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Parsons and
daughter arrived in Jackson last even
ing from Missouri on visit to DR.. E.
E. Endicott and family. Mrs. Parsons
is mother of DR.. Endicott, and ten
years have elapsed since they met be-
fore. Mr.. Parsons and Miss Parsons
are step-father and half-sister of the
doctor. They expect to remain here
for two or three weeks.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
With the Doctors.

John M. Inherit, young Italian
living near the brewery, was operated
upon last Saturday by Drs. Phillips
and Goodman for tqbercular disease of
the ankle. Small tumors or swellings
appeared in the parts affected, finally
breaking and forming suppurating
sores, at length resulting in disease of
the bone. The patient has been suffer-
ing from the complaint for some time,
and went to the city two months ago
intending to be operated upon. He re-
turned however, without submitting to
the surgeons knife. Saturday the
diseased part was exposed, and two
pieces of bone removed. This was nee
essary to save the leg. He will prob
ably be somewhat crippled, owing to
stiff foot, as the result of the disease
and the operation for its cure.
John Bevilaqua was kicked in the
chin by a fractious horse at Scottsville
last Friday, receiving painful wound.
He is being attended to by DR.. Phillips.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
Coal VS.. Wood.

The county buildings are laying in
their supply of fuel for the winter. At
the county hospital superintendent
Barrett is putting in practice scheme
to economize on the fuel bills heretofore
contracted by that institution. He ex-
perimented with Jackson valley coal
last winter and was convinced that by
burning coal he could effect material
saving to the county. He is now got
ting in 40 tons of this coal. About half
the usual quantity of wood will be taken
as precautionary measure. He be-
lieves that ton of coal will do the
same service as a cord of wood. AS
the jackson valley fuel is delivered at
the hospital at 81 per ton, while oak
wood costs Sc per cord, it means saw
ing of one-third in the cost of fuel.
Should this trial prove satisfactory,
coal will be substituted exclusively in
place of wood hereafter.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
A Remarkable Summer.

The GOODNESS of the summer so far is
matter of general comment. While
the unusually genial weather has been
satisfactory from the standpoint of
personal convenience, it has not been
without its drawbacks. The fruit men
are complaining that the fruit is not
maturing, especially grapes. Some
seasonable hot days are essential to the
timely ripening of the fruit. Grapes
are couple of weeks backward this
year. In the mountains the stockmen
are complaining at the shortness of the
season and the scarcity of feed. Some
stockmen are driving their cattle out
already. The ranges are becoming
overstocked, and in addition this year
the spring rains were rather scanty,
which has told adversely to the inter-
ests of the cattlemen.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
Suit for Right of Way.

A. Piccardo and P. Podesta have
commenced suit in the superior court
against Fayette Mace to determine
their title to right of way over the
lands of defendant in section II town
ship7 range Is. The plaintiffs state
that they have been using the roadway
in question for many years in conduct
ing their business of hauling logs and
mining supplies from the mountains.
Defendant now sets up a claim to the
exclusive use of the road, and on the
10th of August notified the plaintiffs in
writing forbidding them to use the
road, and threatening to build log
fence across it in case they persisted in
the further use thereof. Plaintiffs
claim damages to the amount of $4,000
on account of this interference, and
ask the court to enjoin the defendant
from placing any Instructions in the
way. r. G. Bole and A. Camiuetti are
attorneys for plaintiffs.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
Dwelling Burned.

A mysterious fire occurred on the
grounds of the Oueida mine on Friday
night, August q, by which the dwell
ing house occupied by H. H. Hurlbert,
the head machinist of the company,
was totally destroyed, with nearly all
its contents. The fire was discovered
about midnight, and it started from
the outside, but how it originated no
one knows. Two persons were asleep
on the premises, Mr.. Hurlbert and his
son, who is also employed about the
works. Mrs. Hurlbert has been away
from home on a summer vacation for
several weeks, and no fire had been
lighted on the premises for some time,
as the inmates were boarding outside.
Mr.. Hurlbert was awakened by the
barking of a small dog that was kept
about the place. The antics of the
faithful canine were so unusual that he
was convinced something was amiss,
and the glare of flames showed that
there was no time for delay. He arose
hastily, and awoke his son. They were
only just in time to make their escape,
grabbing an armful of clothing as they
did So All the furniture was destroy
ed with the building, except a sewing
machine and one or two other articles.
The little dog that was instrumental in
giving the alarm perished in the flames.
He saved others, but himself he could
not save. The house stood alone, and
while the intense heat of the large
frame building threatened TO spread
the fire to the nearest dwelling, the
prompt assistance managed to avert
this danger.
The dwelling was owned by the
Oneida company, Mr.. Hurlbert being
renter. 1t was insured for about half
its value. The loss including furniture
is estimated at over $1,000.
The affair is shrowded in mystery,
and has given birth to good deal of
talk. The hour, and indeed all the
circumstances surrounding the case are
such as to awaken suspicion. No doubt
the authorities will make a thorough
investigation.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
A Just Recognition.

George Wrigglesworth, one of the
engineers of the Keystone mine, who
was crowded out of his long and faith
full service for that company because of
his refusal to join the union of the
Western Federationdast week, has Sc
cured employment as engineer at the
Bunker Hill mine, only short distance
from the scene of his lformer employ
ment. Wrigglesworth is the veteran
engineer of Amador county. For over
thirty years he has been continuously
in harness at the Keystone, and his
career in this responsible position was
unmarked by an accident. Such a
record is something to be proud of.
He knew his engine like book. Every
foot of the cable indicated to his trained
mind the whereabout of the skip 10
the shaft. He was ever alert and
watchful, and the underground toilers
knew that with Wrigglesworth at the
leYer they were as safe as human skill
and forethought could insure them.
Before he went to the Keystone, Wrig-
ellsworth was engineer at the Amador
Consolidated in Sutter Greek in 1871,
at the time of the great strike, and his
course in standing firmly by his trust at
that time was in keeping with his con-
duct ever since. It was not to be sup
posed that one so thoroughly versed in
his calling would be idle for any length
of time. Men of his stamp are not to
be secured every day. We understand
that all the hands, five or six in num-
ber, who left the Keystone last week,
have found employment at other mines
in the county.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
Business Changes.

Adam Huberty, who has been run
ming the Oneida boarding house for the
past two years, has sold out his interest
therein to D. Bonamici of the Cara baldi
saloon, The change took effect last
Tuesday morning. The new proprietor
will still conduct his business in Jack
son as heretofore, his wife taking
charge of the boarding house at the
mine.
G.. Giannini last Saturday sold his
one-third interest in the bakery near
the maccaroni factory to J. Camerlo
who took possession Monday. Mr..
Camerlo is from Sutter Creek, where
he has been employed in the mines.
The bakery firm will hereafter be con-
Quoted under the name of A. Dalporta
& Co., the firm consisting of A. Dali
porta, A. Battista, and J. Camerlo.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
Mail Time Changed.

The time of the arrival and departure
of mail between Jackson and Plymouth,
and all intermediate points, has been
changed by order of the post Office de-
partment. The change went into effect
yesterday morning. Mail by Steiner's
stage now leaves Jackson at half-past
Z in the morning, instead of half-past 2
in the afternoon, and arrives in Jack
son at p. m. daily, except Sunday, in
stead of half-past 10 in the morning
Owing to this change it will be i'm
possible for the Ledger to reach it's
readers in the northern part of the
county until Saturday morning Under
the revised schedule one stage line be-
tween Plymouth and Jackson will be
dispensed with, and Jackson will be-
come the headquarters of the line in
stead of Plymouth as heretofore.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
At the County Boarding House.

There are four persons in the county
jail, all from township four, or at least
for alleged offenses committed within
that township. John Connors and Ed.
Anderson are serving out short SEN
tences for misdemeanors.
Early this week two young men
named Howard N. Convey and J. W.
Sharkey. were incaroerated on two
charges, one for obtaining money under
false pretenses, and the other for beat
ing board bill. They were arrested
in Sacramento by Constable Tuttle.
They are awaiting trial on these
charges. They were travelling together
in the picture enlarging business.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
Fish for Lake Tabeau.

A meeting of the local organization
for the protection of game was held at
Spagnoli's drug store Wednesday even
ing to discuss the proposition of en-
deavoring to stock Tabeau reservoir
with fish. A committee of three was
appointed, namely, F. A. VOORHEES,,
DR.. G. A. Herrick and A. Caminetti, to
interview the Standard Electric Com
pany with the view of securing the
company's permission to stock the lake.
All the spawn required will be gladly
furnished by the state fish commission
ers. Black bass is the species of fish it
is intended to make the trial with, and
those versed in the matter say there is
no doubt the fish would thrive there.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
Teachers Examination.

The board of education of Amador
county met last Saturday to prepare
questions to be submitted to the ap-
plicants for teachers certificates at the
annual examination, which commenced
on Monday last. Only five applicants
one male and four females-presented
themselves for the ordeal. This, we
believe, is the smallest number of ap-
plicants for the period of one year that
has ever been known since the organi-
zation of the present system The ex-
animation will be concluded to-day, and
the result announced in our next issue.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
MINING ALONG THE
MOTHER LODE
Closing Down of the Famous Utica
Mine at Angels Bonding Claims
Around Jackson.

BUTTE BASIN.-After working a few
days on the Butte basin gravel claim,
operations were suspended on account
of the flow of water being too strong tc
control with the crude machinery al
hand.
ARGoNAUT. = Large quantities ol
supplies are being received at this mine
1t is the intention to put the property
in shape to start up, SO that if the out.
look justifes the mine will be prepared
to resume operations in a short time.
1t will take months. however, to get it
in shape. Whether it will commence
operations when it gets in condition to
do so will depend entirely upon the
labor outlook at that time.
BONDING MINING CLAIMS. &C. N.
Wright of New York, has been around
jackson for several days, for the pur-
pose of bonding mining claims along
the main belt, with the view of inter-
esting New York capitalists therein.
He says that there are millions of dol
lars in the east seeking investment. 1t
is useless to go there with a small
proposition, such as single mining
claim. They would not entertain it
for moment. But by combining many
claims under bond at the disposal of
one man or company, they are more
likely to take hold. He is trying to Sc
cure bonds on mining land, whether
under agricultural or mineral title,
from Jackson toward the river. A
number of owners have displayed a
willingness to enter into an agreement.
His proposition is to secure contracts,
making a first payment due in six
months, and the balance in monthly
instalments. With these secured, he
proposes to lay the matter before New
York men, and form syndicate to
work the same.
UTICA CLosED.-The Utica mine at
Angels Camp is a thing of the past AS
a gold producer it's history has been
closed. 1t was the first mine of Angels,
and made the town famous. For many
years it held the pride of place as the
greatest producer in Calaveras county:
its total OUTPUT of gold runs up into
many millions. For time its monthly
yield was in the neighborhood of $780,
900, making it at that time the richest
gold producer in the state. The ore
body became poorer in gold bearing
qualities with increasing depth, while
the cost of operating became greater,
until the point was reached when profit
1t is one of the very few
instances in the state of a mine being
because of the diminution
OF the gold in the rock after long
dividend-paying career. BY it's sus-
pension 200 miners have been thrown
out of employment, representing about
of the underground workers
Of this famous camp.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
Insolvent.

E. Andersen, late proprietor of the
Globe hotel, jackson, has presented
his petition in insolvency before the
United States court in San Francisco.
His liabilities are given as s572S, and
assets 5000. The matter will probably
be heard before Ira H. Reed, referee in
insolvency in San Andreas, there being
no referee in Amador county. The
hotel property has been tied up since
Andersen left month ago, pending
the Strengthening out of the financial
tangle in which his affairs are involved,
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
CAMP OPRA.

Mrs. G. w. Howell, who has been
visiting here for the past four months,
will return to her home in Burlington,
Iowa. next Wednesday.
Mrs. j. Horr returned last SATURDAY.
from San Francisco, called there by
the G, A. r. eecampment.
Master Willie and Miss Bertha Van.
derbilt will return from Winters
Thursday of this week.
Mrs. W. D. Dufrene spent a couple
OF days with relatives in this vicinity
last week.
Geo. Yager of lone, has been spend
ing several days looking after his prop
erty in this neighborhood.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
The Afflicted.

Superintendent j. F. Parks of the
Kennedy mine, was confined to his bed
for several days the past week. He is
still very critically i'll.
Ed. Hurst has been in San Francisco
under surgical treatment. He SUBJ
mitted to an operation few days ago.
At last reports he was getting along
nicely. He is attended by his wife.
AS soon as he is sufficiently strong they
are expected to return to Jackson to
live, the state of Mr.. Hurst's health
forbidding his return to work in the
quartz mills of Tuolumne county.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
Eat All You Want.

Persons troubled with indigestion or
Dyspepsia can eat all they want if they
will take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. This
remedy prepares the stomach for the
reception, retention, digestion, and
assimilation of all of the wholesome
food that may be eaten, aud enables
the digestive organs to transform the
same into the kind of blood that gives
health and strength. Sold by City
Pharmacy, Jackson,
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
Bad Indeed.

Losing flesh is indeed bad sign.
Take Scott's Emulsion for it. For
weak digestion, for defective nourish-
ment, for consumption, take Scott's
Emulsion. 1t restores flesh because it
strikes to the cause Of the loss.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
a. o. w.eRaisss Rates.

Local members of the Ancient Order
OF United Workmen have just received
the official statement of the new plan
OF assessments, and complaints are to
be heard on all sides because of the in
crease in rates. By the new scale,
which goes into effect October 1st,
there will be a general advance, especi-
ally on those of advanced years. The
new rate for all over so years is SO. 40
per month on $4,000, while the present
rate is only 1884.
COMPARISON OF RATES.
Under the old system the assessments
for this month are as follows: Ages IS
to "a, 81. 80 on $1,000; 25 to 20, 81. "A; 30
to "a, s1.62; 35 to 80, s1.ss; 40 to "A,
s2.26; As to 49. s2.88; so and over,
1884. Under the new system the rate
for $1,000 is increased each year, start
ing at so. 4S on $4,000 at 1s years and in
creasing to SO. 40 on like amount at 55
and over.
Those over "a years will be given the
chance to pay one-half their assess
ments and the interest at per cent per
annum on the unpaid portions and have
the amount remaining unpaid deducted
from the amount of the certificate at
death. Those over 54 may also do any
OF the following things: Receive paid
up certificate for the amount of the de-
ficiency according to age; take lower
rate than $40, and continue payment
throughout life by having the differ
ence in value charged to the certificate
and deducted at death.
While there are many who are COM
planning because of the large increase
in the rates, there are also those who
argue in favor of the new system.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
Double Crop of Grapes.

There is grapevine on Mrs. Boxall's
place at South Jackson that has Sec
ond crop of grapes. The late frost
killed most of the first crop, only few
punches remaining on the vine, and
now there are several punches of young
grapes, some of them as large as full
grown peas,
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
To Cure A Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
ii it fails to cure. E. w. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28

Lemons, oranges, and bananas con-
stantly on hand at Caminetti's Mkt.
The Sacramento Weekly Record
Union and Ledger for one year, only
90 so in advance.
PIONEER FLOUR always has been
and still is the best.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28

Drink Ell Dorado Brewing Co.'s
valley Brew" Seldom equaled,
never excelled. Ell Dorado Brewing
Co., Stockton, Cal.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-28
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