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Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
Traction Engine a Success.

The initial trip of the traction engine
Oneida mine last Monday. The engine
left lone about 10 a. m., and arrived at
Martell's at p. m. The run from the
station to the Oneida was made early
Tuesday morning. The management
is elated over the success of the trip,
and are convinced beyond doubt that
the steam wagon is here to stay. The
horses that we're met on the road paid
very little attention to their new COM
petitor, undoubtedly being accustomed
to the rock breaker which has been on
the road for two or three years has
caused the teams to become used to
rattle and noise incident to machinery
run by steam. The wagons hauled by
the engine are made on the same plan
as the engine itself. They have three
iron wheels, their capacity being ten
tons each. Only two, however, were
hauled on the first trip, but as soon as
everything is adjusted and the roads
are put in better shape five wagons
will be hauled, and round trip be-
tween the mines and lone will be made
in day. The eng inc will be kept
busy hauling oil to the mines, and by
hauling return freight, such as sui
pilates, it will undoubtedly be a pay.
ing proposition. When the outfit ar
rived at the Oneida it was followed by
the horses, about twenty, who seemed
to be curious to know what was going
on, and evidently wondering if it would
be their "finish."
Wednesday the traction made it's
second trip to the Oneida. with a
heavier load, over 100 barrels, and re-
turned the same night. Thursday,
however, the machinery was somewhat
out of eorts, and had to be repaired.
Another trip will be made today.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
Accident at the Merry-Go-Round.

Last Saturday night little jamie
Leonesio met with severe accident at
the merry-go-round. The little girl
was being held by gentleman, a friend
of her family, who was sitting just out
of the tent, waiting to put her on a
horse for a ride. When the whistle
blew, an italian who was riding at
tempted to jump off the machine before
it had stopped. He missed his footing
and fell against one of the tent poles
with sufficient force to knock it from
its place and cause it to hit the little
girl severe blow, which broke her
thigh bone. She was Immediately
taken to Wilford Dennis residence, and
DR.. Phillips was called and set the
bone. After which the little girl was
sent to her home near Jackson Gate.
The proprietor of the merry go-round
regretted very much that the accident
occurred, but no blame could be at
tached to him. He went out to the
Leonesio home last Sunday and gave
the unfortunate girl $25, as he under
stood that her folks were quite poor.
His generous act was very much ap-
preciated. The man who caused the
accident has agreed to give a like
amount, which shows his disposition to
be fair.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
Buggy Capsized.

w. J. McGee had remarkable ex-
perience while on his way to Silver lake
this week. Somewhere this side Of
Hams. the horse-a very docile animal
-baulked and backed suddenly, cramp-
ing the wheels, and turning the buggy
completely over before MCGEE had
time to do anything to avert the acci-
dent. McGee and his son were thrown
out, with the buggy squarely over
them. The boy was the first to crawl
out of the dilemma, and MCGEE fol-
lowed, and the buggy was soon placed
right side up, the horse remaining as
gentle as could be during the opera
tion. Fortunately, neither MCGEE nor
his son received scratch as the result
of the accident, nor was the buggy
damaged in the slightest degree. In a
few minutes they were journeying lake
ward again as though nothing had
happened. The only explanation of
the affair is that a snake must have
appeared in the roadway aud frighten-
ed the horse, causing it to back so un-
expectedly.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
PINE GROVE.
PINE GROVE, Jun

PINE GROVE, June "a.
Miss Eva Leak is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. W. Liversedge, and Miss Liver
sedge is visiting her grandmother, Mrs.
Clough, of Jackson.
Mrs. w. Ray has returned to her
home in San Joaquin county, after a
delightful visit with her mother.
Miss Florence Barstow is making her
home with Mrs. Huberty at the Oneida
boarding house.
Messrs. Webster, Hipkins, and Hyner
attended the Mitchell sale Saturday.
John Gardner has gone to Mokelumne
Hill, where he may reside.
o. Webster is sinking fine we'll on
his place in this town.
Earl Liversedge and Chezro Martini
OF Sutter Creek, are sinking we'll on
the Stewart place.
The Edinburgh Mining Company's
works were closed few days last week
while the machinery was being re-
paired. 1t resumed operations Mon
day with the full force of miners.
DR.. Matthews, the presiding elder, is
to preach here next Sunday.
Mrs. Geo. Hosenfeldt leaves Friday
for visit to Sacramento, Lincoln, San
Francisco and Alameda, after which
she will reside permanently in San
Francisco. Mr.. Hosenfeldt will re-
main in the county for some time to
come.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
"Fanchon The Cricket"

The graduating class of the Jackson
school were as successful in presenting
the drama, ''Fanchon The Cricket, :"
as they were in passing the examina-
tion before the county board of educa-
tion, The drama was played before a
crowded house in Loves hall Wednes-
day night. 1t was case of history re-
peating itself. Local talent is always a
favorite in Jackson, and the boys and
girls that took part held up the repu-
tation so long established by amatuers.
For want of space we are unable to
enter into details, but can say the char
acters were all good, and deserving of
praise for their efforts. The receipts
were in the neighborhood of $65, which
paid all expenses. 1t was not the de-
sire of the class to make anything on
the entertainment, and they were
gratified in their wish. The success
of the play was sufficient reward.
After the play was over the class
presented their teacher, Professor
Williams, with handsome arm chair
in appreciation of the esteem in which
he was held by them. Ross Moon, who
instructed the performers, was the re-
cipient of present in token of his kind
assistance.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
LOCAL MINING NEWS
Notes From Amador County Mines.
Capitalists View the Vaughn.

| ARGONAUT.-We are prepared to
state that no definite steps have been
taken as yet looking to the active re-
sumption of mining at this mine. A
few timbers have been hauled in for
doing necessary repairs to the shaft.
These repairs must be done anyway
The inference that the underground
works are to be reopened, and a full
force employed with the view of placing
the property on working basis, is
premature. The repairs will take
some time to complete. Upon their
completion, the starting up of the mine
in full blast will depend upon circum-
stances.
VAUGHN.-James Champion, owner
of this claim in Hunts gulch, was in
Jackson early this week. Parties rep
resenting New York capitalists were
also here looking at the property. 1t
is considered likely that they will fur
nish means to develop the claim. For
the amount of work that has been
done, this location is considered very
promising one.
MITCHELL. - The Mitchell mine,
near Pine Grove, was sold by the
sheriff last Saturday under Judgment
for foreclosure of liens. Contrary to
expectations there was no competition
in bidding. The property was operated
by an unincorporated company, and
hence none of the individuals compris-
ing the partnership could purchase
without doing so for the benefit of all,
no matter how strong his faith might
be in the value of the mine. Judge
Davis bid it IN for the lienholders for
S41S3.20, the amount of the judgments
and costs.
SOUTH EUREKA--It is pleasing to
report a decided improvement in the
output of this mine. The cleanup last
month left a balance of about $4,000
over all expenses. AS the mill crushes
on an average about so tons per day,
this output amounts to clear profit of
about So per ton on the months run.
1t is expected that the assessments
which have kept the stockholders dig
ging into their pockets almost as per-
sistently as the miners have been dig
ging into the bowels of the earth, will
now cease. j. w. Truscott. it is un-
derstood, will soon retire from the
superintendency, which is greatly re-
GREETED by the company, as he is a
thoroughly efficient miner and careful
manager. To his work as superintend-
ent the improving prospects of the
mine are in a great measure due.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
AUKUM.
AUKUM, June 81

AUhUM, June Il.
Mrs. Geo. Jones and baby of Shenan-
doah Valley, visited with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryant, last week.
Ada Carter, who has been working
in Sacramento county, is visiting with
her parents for month.
Roy Warren has gone to Placervile
to take the examination for teachers
certificate. He has the best wishes of
his many friends.
Bert Farnsworth, wife and children.
of Diamond Springs, are visiting at the
formers parents.
Mrs. Fred Jones and children, and
Grace Wilson of Ell Dorado, are visit
ing friends and relatives in this vicinity.
Chas. Bell left here Saturday to try
his luck once more in Nome, Alaska.
his son Hugh and daughter Myrtle ac-
cOmpanying him as far as Sacramento.
After spending few days with friends,
Miss Myrtle and Mr.. Hugh returned
home Thursday.
Mrs. Grain of Shenandoah Valley,
visited her daughter, Mrs. Burns,
last week.
The Pigeon Creek school closed last
Friday, June 10, with Miss Maud Brown
as teacher. Ice cream was served by
the teacher, after which a short pro-
gram was rendered, at the close of
which the school formed a circle and
Blanche Goffinett stepped out and pre-
sented the teacher with handkerchief
and glove box to show their apprecia-
tion OF her instructions during the term.
Cleve Bell, Clark and Louis Nc
Gaffiee left here Monday to work on
the fiume and ditch that are being con.
structed above Placerville.
The w. G. 7. U. held mothers
meeting at Mrs. Wrigglesworth' last
Saturday, quite number being pres
ent. After the usual meeting cake
and lemonade were served.
Miss Grace Crutcher of Shenandoah
Valley, visited at Mrs, Scelley's last
Sunday. NOME,
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
Wagon Load of Trout.

Vic Rocco and Gus Laverone came
down from Silver Lake Monday. They
reached jackson about noon, having
left Hams station that morning. They
brought down 156 dozen of trout, Sc
curely packed in ice in boxes. They
were away about three weeks, and
were tolerably successful in fishing,
after they got fairly started with the
sport. The entire catch was made by
the two fishermen. 1t is usual to get
the Indians to assist in corraling these
choice denizens of the lake, but this
year the Indians failed to show up, or
at least to manifest any interest in fish
ing. The load reached jackson lust as
it left the lake, without being unpack-
ed en- route. The boys had lots of
trout to give away to their friends. In
return for their consideration in hunt
ing for the benefit of their friends, the
bene6ciaries we're permitted to donate
toward defraying the expenses of the
expedition. The fishermen were anxious
to comply with the letter of the law.
Now it happens that there is an ordin-
ance of Amador county which declares
it to be a misdemeanor to sell any kind,
quality or size of trout, in Amador
county. 1t makes no difference whether
the fish have been caught in the waters
of Amador county or not There is no
objection to catching all the trout you
can with rod and line. 1t is not the
catching, but the selling or offering to
sell that is made the crime. To comply
with this detachable statute of the law
makers of Amador county, the trout
fisher, or any other fisher for that
matter, must either let his surplus
catch rot on his hands or give the same
away. OF course the law is a dead
letter. There never has been, and
never will be a successful prosecution
under it. 1t is absurd on its face, and
carries its own condemnation. But
still it cumbers the ordinance book,
and hence the fishermen adopt the
mutual give-and-take plan to evade its
provisions.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
An Exciting Ball Game.

Last Sunday the Jewel Bourbons and
Volcanos again crossed bats on the
Jackson grounds. Both mines were de-
termined to win, and every player did
his best Notwithstanding several costly
errors were made. The errors were
offset by a number of good plays, which
were appreciated by an enthusiastic
mob of fans" The Volcanos had the
game all but won, but fell down in the
last two innings and lost the game.
They claim that this was on account of
their pitcher being hit on the arm
while at the bat in the sixth inning,
thus Gripping him for the remainder
of the game. The boys took their de-
feat gracefully, and went home with
the determination that they would win
the next game, and are practicing ac-
cordingly. Following is the score:
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
VOLCANO.

VOLCANO, June "a.
During the past few weeks quite
number of people have returned to
Volcano on visit to friends and rela-
tives. Among them are Misses Frances
and Clarinda Cassinelli, Mary Benja-
min, Flora Robinson, Nellie LESLEY,
and Bert Clute and j. Frye.
Joe Marsino and Jim Grillo have
gone to Stockton on business this week.
Mr.. Tregloan paid our town a visit
last week.
Miss Angeline Podesta left for Stock
ton, to pay visit to her sister this
week.
About thirteen scholars took the ex-
animation for ninth grade diplomas
this week, Miss Vannie Mclaughlin
conducting the work. Among the
scholars were some from Pine Grove,
Pioneer, Franklin, and Volcano dis
tricts.
Some of the boys played fishermen
last week, bringing home fine lot of
fish, which they generously distributed
among their friends.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
School Trustees.

When the last list of school trustees
elected was published the names had
not all been received by Supt. OIL
Schools Geo. A. Gordon. The follow.
ing are the additional names received
Middle Bar. j. Stewart, l year.
Bridgeport-T. }. French, years
Frank A. Tyler, years.
Julian-J. L. Lucas, 1 year; G. w.
Haney, 2 years; r. A. Hanson, years.
Franklin-F. A. Goodman. years.
Pioneer-H. G. Toop, 3 years.
Carbondale-E. Christofferson, yrs.
Pigeon Creek-W. H. Sharp, yrs.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
SUFFER- CREEK.

SUFFER- CREEK, June 25.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Redpath are
visiting in San Francisco.
Gilbert Wadge went to San Jose last
week to work.
John Ross, superintendent of the
Wildman and Mahoney mines, returned
last Monday evening from a business
trip to the city.
Miss Mary Brignole and Frank So
racco were married last Thursday at
the BRIDES home by the Rev. Father
Maloney. After the wedding the young
couple left for San Francisco and other
places OF interest along the coast.
Mrs. J. Sanderson, wife of John San
derson of this place, died in San Fran
cisco last Monday morning of heart
disease.
Will Mugford, who has been suffer-
ing from an attack of rheumatism, is
now able to walk little.
Senator VOORHEES,, with a party of
about ten young people, started for the
lakes Monday.
The public school closed Friday for
the summer vacation.
Miss Elsie Schneably, who has been
away working, returned few days
ago.
Mrs. W. Clements came up from the
city last night to visit her mother, Mrs.
Wadge.
Mrs. Post left this morning for a
visit to Oakland.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
PLYMOUTH.
PLYMOUTH, June "a.

PLYMOUTH, June "a.
Last Sunday baseball game was
played here between the Plymouths
and picked nine from the seventeen
boys who were here from the Masonic
Home at Decoto on their way to the
mountains. They remained here Sun
day night, and were taken to Placer
vile the next day by A. L. Wait. The
score of the baseball game was to "a
in favor of Plymouth. Next Sunday a
game is anticipated between the two
Plymouth mines.
Miss Alice Gartlin was here this week
conducting the grammar grade exami-
nation, there being twelve applicants.
Miss Gartlin returned to Jackson Tues
day.
F. A. Ball left this week to attend
the university.
Mrs. A. L. Waits father, Mr..
Thompson, who is quite ill, is here re-
siding at present. His daughter from
Sacramento, Mrs. Mcmillan, is also
here on visit.
Frank Denison left last week for
Reno, Nevada.
Miss Alma Dugan, who has been
quite i'll, is improving.
Misses Maggie and Marian Owens
left for Sacramento this week, where
they have secured employment.
Street meetings are held every Sun
day evening by Rev. Gail, and are very
much appreciated by the community.
OMEGO.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
Attempted Suicide in County Jail.

'Jakie'' Harris. we'll known char
acter of Sutter Creek, attempted to
commit suicide in the county jail last
Monday night. From under sheriff
Jackson we learned that Harris ap-
peared at the jail about p. M, and
said that ''he wanted to give himself
up as he was in trouble" Jackson
soon ascertained that it was bad case
of Jim jams, and locked him up for
safe keeping. About an hour after
wards one of the prisoners heard uu-
usual sounds in Harris cell and notified
Jackson, who upon investigation found
that Harris had inflicted deep cut in
his throat with the broken part of a
spoon. This instrument was not sue
cessful, or too slow to do the job, so he
discarded the spoon and was using an
iron poker when discovered. He was
a CHASTITY looking sight, and it is quite
likely he would have finished himself
had he not been discovered. DR..
Endicott was called and sewed up the
wound, and Harris was placed in a
straight-jacket for the balance of the
night. He is now improving, and is
expected to soon recover from his
horrible experience.
Yesterday afternoon he was exam
ined by Drs. Endicott and Gall on a
charge of insanity, and committed to
the Stockton Asylum.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
The Delinquent Tax List.

The delinquent tax list has been cur
tailed by over 20 names since it's first
publication in these columns. Nearly
80 persons paid up during the past
week. Many of the delinquents allow
ed their taxes to fall in arrear through
ignorance of the law. The sheriff's
Office has adopted the practice of send
ing each delinquent a postal card show
ing the amount due for taxes. This
simple notification has had the effect
of materially reducing the list, and at
the same time swelling the Golfers of
Amador county.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
Similar Accidents.

Geo. Tryon fractured his right leg
below the knee while handling logs last
Monday at the Argonaut mine.
The following day young man by
the name of Eddy met with a similar
accident at the Oneida mine, fractur-
ing his right leg also. Both patients
are under the care of Dir. Gall, and will
soon be able to return to their work.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
Do You Enjoy What You Eats

If you don't your food does not do
you much good. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure is the remedy that every one
should take when there is anything
wrong with the stomach. There is no
way to maintain the health and strength
OF mind and body except by nourish-
ment. There is no way to nourish ex-
cept through the stomach. The
stomach must be kept healthy, pure
and sweet or the strength will let down
and disease will set in. No appetite,
loss OF strength, nervousness, head
ache, constipation, bad breath, sour
risings, rifting. indigestion, dyspepsia,
and all stomach troubles are quickly
cured by the use of Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. Sold by City Pharmacy, Jack
son,
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
Murder of Speech

Is suffering, stammering. Mel
bourne Institute patent rights protect
ed), Van Ness and Market. San Fran
cisco Los Angeles branch], guarantees
cure by celebrated Australian system,
or fees refunded, fares repaid. Stam-
mers are sensitive, slow to act. Friends
are true; real friends who quickly send
addresses-confidental. Special rates
60 days. No immortality or dissipation
tolerated.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
Sunday Opening at Union House.

The Union House will have grand
opening next Sunday, June 2Sth, at
which time a chicken dinner will be
served at noon for 25 cents per plate.
Short orders will be served at all hours,
day or night. The dining room has
been reftted and placed in irst-class
order. A good meal is guaranteed.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
Kodol Gives Strength

by enabling the digestive organs to d.
gest, assimilate and transform ALL of
the wholesome food that may be eaten
into the kind of blood that nourishes
the nerves, feeds the tissues, hardens
the muscles and recuperates the organs
of the entire body. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia,
Catarrh of the Stomach and all stomach
disorders. Sold by City Pharmacy,
jackson.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
1 2 8 4 5 6 z 8 9

Next Sunday, June %, the Placer
villes will go up against the Jewel
Bourbons on the Jackson grounds.
Both teams have good records, and a
rattling game is anticipated.
The addition of Fleming to the local
team was wise move on the part of
Manager Burgin. Fleming won the
crowd in last Sundays game by his
excellent fielding and batting, and the
home run which he made was the
first of the season" in Amador county.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
Another Boy Takes a Tumble.

DR.. Endicott was called to Mrs.
Sharenbroch's farm last Monday to set
the arm of her youngest son, Herman.
The boy received fall while playing,
and fractured his left arm above the
wrist
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
A Visiting Pioneer.

T. F. Gilliland, cousin of Mrs. J.
Taylor of Amador City and Mrs. E. G..
Freeman, formerly of Jackson but now
of Oakland, has been visiting in the
county for several days. Mr.. Gilliland
is pioneer of Amador county, having
mined in all the camps of early days.
He left here in ''53'', fifty years ago.
This is his first visit since that time,
and the march of time is plainly no.
ticed by him. Mr.. Gilliland is resi-
dent of Bluffton, Indiana.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
Bad Indeed.

Losing flesh is indeed a 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 il
strikes to the cause Of the loss.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
Reception to Mrs. Caminetti.

Ursula Parlor No. l, N. D. G. W.,
assisted by Excelsior Parlor No. 81, N.
S. G. W., gave reception last evening
in Masonic hall to Mrs. Ella Caminetti,
grand vice president N. D. G. W. An
address was made by Past Grand Presi-
dent Rust, which was feelingly re-
sponded to by Mrs. Caminetti. Laura
Frakes. grand secretary, also Theresa
Muldoon, grand sentinel, were present,
and made remarks appropriate to the
occasion. The band and the mandolin
club enlivened the gathering with
music that charms. Dainty refresh
ments were served, and an enjoyable
evening was spent by all. Ursula Par
lor is anxiously looking forward to the
time when they shall claim the grand
president, as they we'll know that Mrs.
Caminetti will make a model officer,
and one they will be proud of.
Miss Emma Boarman received notice
of her appointment as district deputy
grand president for district "A,n cow
prising Amadog county ---'
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26

Drink Ell Dorado Brewing Co. g
VALLEY Brew" Seldom equaled,
never excelled. Ell Dorado Brewing
Co., Stockton, Cal.
An interesting letter from DR.. Glib
bons, now in Alaska, appears on the
first page, also editorial items crowded
out last week,
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
JEWEL BOURBON.
SUMMARY .

Base on balls-On Arditto g. Two-base-htts-
Delahide 1, Vela g Poggi l. Three-base-hits-
Arditto 2. Home run-Fleming. Hit by pitched
ball-Giannini, Grillo. Struck out--By Arditto
S; by Grillo 10. Wild pitch--Arditto 2. Time
of game--2 hours and 10 minutes. Umpire-C.
81. Page. Scorers--F. Burgin, E Boydston.
No one out when winning run was made
RUNS BY INNINGS.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26

"Force," a ready-to-serve, ready-to-
digest, delightful food, brings the in
dependent strength that comes of
health.
Frank Huberty, brother of Adam,
John, and George Huberty of Jackson,
was married to Miss Christina Seiffert
in San Andreas June IL.
Amador ledger., 1903-06-26
Pay Your Poll Taz.

Notice is hereby given that state and
road poll taxes are now due and pay
able to the undersigned. Poll tax is
now So, but unless the same is paid on
or before the first Monday in July the
same will become delinquent, and So
will be demanded after that date.
JACK MARCHANT,
Assessor of Amador county.
Jackson, June 16, 1903,