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Amador ledger., 1904-10-14
SUFFER- CREEK.

Stub Pen seems to be trying to
apologize, so you may rest assured he
does not mean you. By the way, we
are guessing now concerning what his
politics are, and have concluded he
must be democrat, as he corresponds
for democratic paper. But he writes
like a republican. Perhaps he is
astride of the fence, and will fall the
right way after election.
The new campaign songs are out, and
they are certainly unique. The first,
"Our Teddy" reads as follows:
There's winsome man,
And for him we'll stand,
And lay us down and die.
l would like to be around when the
author accOmplishes that feat. He
must be going to die with his boots on.
Congressman Gillett was here shak-
ing hands with his friends and kissing
the babies. | hear two or three are
going to be named after him, that is if
he is elected, which is assured. The
republicans held a meeting Monday
evening, which WAS more than well at
tended. Ex-senator VOORHEES, intro
duced the speakers with his usual cour-
tesy. Mr.. Gillett spoke at length,
handling the subject of what he has
done and will do when reelected in an
able and comprehensive manner. He
was followed by Mr.. Van Fleet of San
Francisco, who kept the audience in
good humor. Mr. McKenna made a
few remarks quite to the point. Our
glee club sang several songs, composed
by local talent) with about as much
enthusiasm as they would the doxology
The band led by F. Morrish, played
excellently. Taken altogether it was q
bowling success.
A carpenter working at the South
Eureka fell a distance of thirty i've
feet, and had two of his ribs broken.
A wedding party started from Vol
cano for jackson Wednesday morning.
The bride, Miss Rose Giannini, was
very becOmingly dressed in white, and
the groom, Will Deaver, was very fiji
in his suit of black. AS they drove
away from Sutter showers of rice fol-
lowed, also the good wishes of all their
friends in this place.
SPENCERIAN PEN.
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Amador ledger., 1904-10-14
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OFFICE OF THE TAX COLLECTOR,
OF THE COUNTY OF AMADoR,

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
~ taxpayers Of Amadof county, that l. T. K,
NORMAN, Tax Collector Of Amador county,
nd on the 10th day of October. 1904 receive
from the County Auditor of Amador county the
original assessment books for the wear 1904.
containing q list Of the persons assessed for
real and personal property. and the amount of
state ana County taxes due thereon for said
yea. a,.
fae at my office in the court house, in the town
of Jackson. county Of Amador State of Cali
fornia.
That the taxes on all personal property Sc
cured by real property, and one-half of the
taxes on all real property were due and payable
on the second Monday in October 1904 and will
be delinquent on the last Monday hi November
next thereafter, at O'Clock p. M, and that un-
less paid prior thereto. fifteen per cent will be
added to the amount thereof and if said one
half be not paid before the last Monday in
April next at O'Clock p M, an additional five
per cent will be added thereto.
That the remaining one-half of the taxes on
all real property will be payable on and after
the first Monday In January next and will be
delinquent on the last Monday in April next
Thereafter, at o'clock p. m, and that unless
paid prior thereto, five per cent will be added
to the amount thereof.
That all taxes may be paid at the time the
nrst instaitment' Us herein provided, is due
First ihstallment. one half real estate and all
personal property, due October 10th, 1904.
ASp tnat"iinloHui one-udil rear estate anu all
personal property, delinquent November 9th,
1904, at O'Clock p. m.
Second installment, onehalf real estate, due
January End, 1905.
Second installment, one-half real estate de-
linquent April Gath, 1905, at o'clock p M
All the taxes may be paid in full at the time
the first inStallment is due.
Taxes not paid according 70 law will be de
l1nquent and 10 per cent and 5 per cent and
other costs will be added thereto.
Positively no checks received for the pay
| ment of taxes.
7. K. NORMAN,
| ocl4 Tax Collector of Amador County
Amador ledger., 1904-10-14
MINING NOTES.

CENTRAL EUR REKA. = The Central
Eureka declared dividend of DC per
share this month, not 10c as reported.
The 1Oc dividends heretofore paid. have
come partly out of the surplus, which
had assumed such a sum that it was
deemed advisable to reduce it by the
dividend distribution. It is expected
that the &c rate will be continued for
some months to come. The mine is
looking well, under the able direction
OF its superintendent, W. r. Thomas.
SOUTH EUREKA.-The erection of
the additional 20 stamps to the milling
capacity is proceeding satisfactory.
The building is all inclosed, and the
placing of the machinery will be pushed
along as fast as possible.
RED HILL.-W. E. Stewart has re.
Gently returned from the city, and is
making all arrangements to start the
ten stamp mill of the Red Hill mine,
near Butte City, by the first of Novem-
ber. He has purchased $500 feet of g.
inch pipe. also quantity of lum ber
for the construction of boarding
house. He has five men employed at
present in fixing up the mill, cleaning
out bitches, preparatory to the starting
of crushing by the 1st of next month.
Mr.. Stewart is deserving of credit for
the energy he has shown in placing
stock, and otherwise interesting capit-
alists in this property. The prospects
are favorable for the opening up of a
paying mine, which will encourage
other mines in that vicinity to resume
operations.
JACKSON SCHOOL REPORT.
Amador ledger., 1904-10-14
School Notes.

An interesting debate took place in
the principals room last Friday p. m.
The question was: Resolved that city
life is preferable to country life. "
Monroe We'll led the affirmative and
Olive Gordon the negative. After a
spirited discussion, which was partlci-
pated in by nearly all members of the
9Th and 9th grades, the question went
to the judges for decision, the negative
proving the winner.
The new school paper, first numberl
will be read at the school to-day,
Friday.)
Miss Devan, teacher of the 4th grade,
is again at her post of duty, after a
three weeks absence on account of
sickness.
There is talk among some of the
pupils of getting up an entertainment
shortly after institute, for the purpose
of procuring an organ for the upper
grades.
Amador ledger., 1904-10-14
One of Many.

H. A. Tisdale, of Summerton, S. c..
suffered for twenty years with the Piles.
Specialists were employed and many
remedies used but relief and permanent
good was found only in the use of De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. This is only
one of the many, many cures that have
been effected by this wonderful remedy.
In buying Witch Hazel Salve it is only
necessary to see that you get the genu.
inc Dewitt S made by. E. G. Dewitt &
Co. in Chicago, and cure is certain.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures all
piles, cuts, burns, bruises, eczema,
letter, ringworm, skin diseases, etc.
Sold by City Pharmacy.
Give us daily some good bread. Pho
neer Flour makes the best.
Why doesn't Wonderly come, we
want Singer right away.
Amador ledger., 1904-10-14
Walked into the Chute and Killed.

A miner named John Costa was killed
in the Oneida mine on Monday morn
Ing last. 1t seems that he and two
companions were employed in the 100
level. They had drilled aud fired their
holes, and were quitting work at the
conclusion of their shift. They were
making their way to the station, to be
taken on top. Costa was the middle
man in proceeding to the station. He
had been working there about two
months, and knew the way The
chute was 20 or so feet from the point
where they had been working. The
leading man passed the chute as usual,
but Costa walked squarely into it and
disappeared. He was instantly killed.
The men were cropping their way in
the darkness at the time, as the shock
of the explosing blasts blew out their
candles, and it is no easy matter to
light candle in the draft and wet of
the drifts.
Coroner Huberty held an inquest the
same day, and the jury returned a
verdict of accidental death. Deceased
was young man about 81 years of age,
and boarded at Ghiliere's place, be-
tween the Oneida aud Jackson Gate.
Amador ledger., 1904-10-14
Bartolomeo Talenti, after a long ILL

Bartolomeo Talenti, after long ILL
ness, died at the Chicago hotel on
Broadway on Sunday last. For sew
eral months he had been hopelessly ill
at the hotel. He was a native of Italy.
aged II years. He came to America in
1855. He leaves one brother, v.
Talenti of Jackson. Within one week
V. Talenti has lost by death, his busi-
ness partner, M. Scatena, who died on
the 5th, and his only brother as above
stated. The funeral took place on the
11th instant, Rev. VIM. Tuson of the
Episcopal church officiating.
Strangers and non-church goers are
specially urged to attend divine service
at the Methodist Episcopal church
next Sabbath at II a. m. and 7:3O p. m.
Rev. G. E. Winning, pastor. Morning
theme, Seeing the invisible" Even.
ing theme, Spiritual atmosphere"
Amador ledger., 1904-10-14
A Guaranteed Cure For Piles.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud =
ing Piles. Druggists refund money if
PAzO OINTMENT fails to cure any
case. no matter of how long standing,
in 6 to IA days. First application gives
ease and rest. SOC. II your druggist
hasn't it send SOC in stamps and it will
be forwarded postpaid by Paris Medi-
cine Co., St. Louis, Mo.
Amador ledger., 1904-10-14
Card of Thanks.

We herewith tender our heartfelt
thanks to the people of Jackson and
Volcano for the many acts of kindness
shown us in this, our time of trouble.
MRS. G. A. GRITToN AND
FAMILY.
Amador ledger., 1904-10-14

Nothing will please an invalid as well
as package Of those fancy cakes from
Nettles' Mkt,
Amador ledger., 1904-10-14

If you want good harness at reason
able prices call at A. Basso's, Jackson
Amador ledger., 1904-10-14
Card of Thanks.

To all kind friends who rendered
their assistance and aid during the last
illness and funeral ceremonies of
Mansueto Scatena, the sincere thanks
OF his sorrowing relatives is hereby
rendered.
MRS. MARY SCATENA AND
RELATIVES.
Amador ledger., 1904-10-14
Can You Eatl

]. B. Taylor prominent merchant
of Chriesman, Tex, says: 81 could
not eat because of a weak stomach.
l lost all strength and ran down in
weight. All that money could do was
done, but all hope of recovery vanished.
Hearing of some wonderful cures effect
ed by use of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, I
concluded to try it. The first bottle
benefited me and after taking four bot
ties, am fully restored to my usual
strength, weight and health. " Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat
and cures. Sold by City Pharmacy.
Good mines of all kinds wanted. In
quiring parties. S. G. Trayner, Sut-
ter ST., San Francisco, Cal.
Ledger & Chicago Inter- Ocean, 80. so.
Amador ledger., 1904-10-14
W. F. of M. Convention.

Last Monday convention of dele
gates from different unions in Cali
fornia was held in miners union hall,
Jackson. Twenty-Five unions we're
represented, either directly or by
proxy. ; There were ten delegates
present as follows: Two from Carriers,
Tuolumne county, Messrs. Bartlett and
Tulman; Angels, Mr.. Hammat; Mo
have, MIR. Fink; Summerville, Mi. Nc
Qowell; Jackson, T. JOY; Amador, Mr..
Hicks; Placeryille. Mr.. Kennedy. The
object of the meeting of this state con,
gates from the state convention to the
annual convention in Denver of the
w. F. NJ, on the basis of one delegate
for every 500 votes, instead of as here.
tofore sending a delegate from each
union, thereby avoiding much expense
This object we understand was attained
Amador ledger., 1904-10-14
Rainfall.
Our
fall
line
is here

During the past week rain has fallen
in Jackson as follows:
Amador ledger., 1904-10-14

Ledger & Chicago Inter- Ocean, s2.5
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26

hospitals at Hardin, and it would not
be surprising if Kuropatkin had lost
nearly one-ffth of his army in killed
and wounded Complete figures are
lacking on the Japanese losses, but
they win be large. although smaller
than those of Russia
The extent o. the slaughter has
shocked both Japan and Russia. In
Toxic the appalling tragedy is consid-
cred to be a strong appeal 70: peace.
The japanese, usually quick to cele-
brate victory for their arms, are re-
ceiving the news in suhdued spirit,
although it contains me report of a
sweeping success for Oyamas forces.
4 member of TIE diplomatic corps
makes a strong argument in favor of
an adjustment of the conflict.
In Russia the defeat of Kuropat-
k!ns armies is making the war more
unpopular than ever, and fears are ex-
pressed openly that Japan's success
will cause China TO abandon her neu-
trallty and come out openly in favor
Of the japanese.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26

sand men across the Tuitse farther
north TO work around to the japanese
rear. Gen. Kur Xxi seemed to expect
to bag this expedition bodily, but If he
did 1t no report has yet arrived The
country here is broken with small hills,
and there seems TO have been large
rumher of separate engagements on
Tuesday aud Wednesday. On Wednes-
day kuroki received re-enfOrcements,
and Thursday he sent strong force
uniier Prince Kanin to cut off the Rus
slams north of Bcnsihu. This force
formed a wedge between the Russian
left anl center. but the left seems to
have escaped from it, and the center
was too hard pressed itself to strike u
counter blow.
West of the railroad the fighting was
more distinctly favorable to the Japan
ese. Here it vas that thirty-five Rus
sian guns We're captured. West of the
Hun Gen. 0ku seems to have cleared
the country of Russians to n point
within ten or twelve miles of Mukden.
In the number of men engaged in
the casualties of both sides. and in the
decisiveness Of the Japanese victory
the battle at Yentai surpasses that at
Liaoyang But il does not anywhere
equal the first conflict la interest Lao
yang was the first square stand up
fight on u big scale with equal nuul-
bers and modern weapons between the
yellow men and the white. When the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26
war News in Brief.

Gen. Bilderling lost nearly a whole
brigade out of his corps.
The japanese have withdrawn troops
from Newchwang and sent them to Lao
yang.
The contraband question reached an
acute stage at st. Petersburg, but has
eased up
The Baltic fleet was inspected by the
Emperor at Reval. and will sail in a
few days for the Pacific.
Japs are reported TO have crossed the
Hun river ready to attack the Russians
IN the rear. when they are driven
across il.
The Russians are supposed to have
lost from 10000 to 10000 in the six
days fighting There were $500 dead
In front of one japanese army.
A mail pouch for the cruiser Cincin-
matt was seized by Russians from Cal
chas, and opened and afterwards return
ed. The government will make a strong
protest
Over in Japan they call the war dis
patches from Chefoo-chefooleries Those
that come from Shanghai they call
Shanghai "bunders." meaning that the
news Is created on the bund, or river
front, of Shanghai
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26

These lines indicate the respective po-
sitions of the hostile armies at differ
ent stages Of the battle. The jagged
triangle including Yentai, Liaoyang
and Sykwantun marks the heart of
Oyama's position. the three points be-
ing heavily fortified and garrisoned,
North of his triangle Oyama had adj
vanced a heavy line of outposts at the
position indicated by the line of Oct. 8.
But he was not north of Yentai in
great force
The Russian advance from Mukden
began on Oct. 6. Two days later it
came in contact with the Japanese
outposts. In two days fighting the
Japanese scouts were forced hack to-
ward their main positions. At the same
time re-enforcemeuts were sent for
ward from the triangle The retreat
ing outposts and re-enforcements met
Mt the line marked oct. TO- On the
following day the heavy fighting be
gan.
We can most easily get an idea OF
the fighting by considering the Kuroki
NOdZu and Oku armies separately Ku
roki has the right, occupying the re
gion at the bend Of the Taitse where
that river turns from southerly to q
westerly course, NodZu Is in the cen
ter, holding the region from the Yen
tai station on the railroad. Oku is
west of the railroad, holding both sides
of the Hun river
Monday Kuropatkin In full force
crossed the Hun river where it flows
easterly just south of Mukden. His
advance guards on the same day cross
ed the Schili and attacked Yental. but
were driven back in the evening. Tues
day a larger force crossed the Schlli
and the fighting that day was very Sc
we're to the north OF Yentai. Gen
Danieloff receiving his wounds In that
engagement Gen. Nodzu took the of
fcnslve that same day and began tC
force the Russians back. The struc
gle was extremely fierce here every
day, and probably the great part of the
losses are In this region.
Farther to the east Gen. Kurold met
the main force of the attack at his
chosen positions near Benlshu. The
Russians attempted to outhank him
however or at least made a feint OF
that nature. by sending several thou,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26

The great battle OF last week took
place on line between fifry-tlve ana
sixty miles long, and the line of battle
proper, where the fighting was most
severe and continuous. was twenty
five or thirty miles long. The Hun
river on the north and west and the
Taitse on the east and south mark ont
the field in a general way. The SchiH
river, frequently mentioned in the dis
patches, bisects this field on an east
and west line, and most Of the fighting
thus far has been south Of It. The bat
Tie nay possibly be known as the bat
tie of the Schili river.
Gen. Kuropatkin brought into play
every pound of military strength that
Russia has available in the far East.
Since the battle of Liaoyang he has
been REINFORCED by the First hd Sixth
corps, and possibly also by the Fourth
Don Cossack division a low estimate
of his strength is 100000 men. 1t may
be 100000. With all that he has been
gradually but surely beaten back, and
the chances are greater now than they
were at a corresponding stage of the
battle of Liaoyang that his army will
be partially dismembercd. Then his
divisions were closely concentrated for
mutual support. Now they are much
more widely spread out.
On the last day of September CORE
spondents at Mukden made note of
great military activity, but their pre-
diction of a movement southwark WAS
not credited oct , Gen. Kuropatkin
issued bis famous order for the adj
vance, though it was not till week
later that Europe learned of it. In the
meantime the Russians had been en-
gagged in pushing in the Japanese out
posts. This preliminary stage of the
struggle eliminated with the driving
of the japanese outposts out of Bent
siaputZe.
The small map gives roughly &C
curate idea of the battle field t4ategy.
Three heavy black lines are to be seen
on the mar marked oct. S Jap
screen)," oct 10 nd "Oct. IA"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26
tICHlNGS FROM THE BATTLEFIELD

My troops have been fighting for four
days. For three nights tIey have not
slept-Gen. Kuropatkin's report.
The preliminary reports indicate that
10000 men on both sides have been
killed or wounded.-From a Toxic dis
patch.
Even the japanese are shocked by the
slaughter OF their enemies. There are no
shouts Of victory in Tokio.-F'rom a To-
kio dispatch.
The Twelfth regiment went into bat
tie with 1000 men. IT came out with
$40, commanded by captain.-Story OF
a Russian prisoner.
The roads are filed with wounded.
SIX. thousand wounded arrived here Sat
urday and were sent on to Harbin.--Dis-
| patch from Mukden.
The Japanese observance of the rules
OF war was absolutely correct. In this
respect It has been the plea war
l ever engaged in.--Gen. Kuropatkin in
Mukden interview.
The Russians are now fighting as a
rIatter OF pride. Manchuria is forgot.
! ten. They feel that they cannot stop
! that they must win one BATTLEFRONT 3
Russian correspondent st Mukden.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26

The government crop report made
public during the week was more ia
vorable than generally expected, and
shows n splendid agricultural basis
the wheat crop to be 500 100000 BUSH
els, and the corn crop 2,400,000,00O
bushels Cotton is estimated at be-
tween II and IL million bales Alto
gether the crops of the country are in
excess of other years, in spite Of the
decrease in the yield of wheat. Tn
official estimates are made placing the
total value of the agricultural products
fully $2OO,000,O00 in excess OF any re.
cent year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26

AS the story of the death Of the man
supposed to have been Thomas Fontame
of Woonsocket, II. l., whose body was
found one mile from Mentor, Mimi, 10
comes known, it indicates that a bruE
murder was committed. Fontaine and
Joseph Guilmette, both Of whom came
from Rhode Island had been in the vi
cinity of Mentor for several days. Last
Friday they appeared at the Lapage
farm, and in conversation with Fon-
tai.e discovered that he and Lapage
came from the same vicinity in the East
and knew many Of the same people. Fon-
taine owned a farm in the East and
was fairly well-to-do. He carried con-
siderable money, but the amount is not
known. Monday afternoon the two men
were seen passing along the railroad by
several members Of the Mareaux family.
Fontaine later was found beside the
track. A bullet had entered the head be-
hind the ear, and the body had been
dragged face downward over the ties.
After being rolled down an embankment
and dragged into the brush along the
track the remains were almost disem-
bOweled
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26
RUSSIANS LOST 25, 900.
Almost Routed by Japanese in FRS
Battle with Conditions Equal.

Battle with Conditions Equal.
The seven days battle north of Yentai
was the heaviest blow yet struck the
Russians by the japanese, so far as loss
Of life Is concerned. The left japanese
army during the week buried 4, 100 Rus
sian dead left in front of it's lines. \
village in front Of the left wing contains
many Russian dead, bat the she'll fire
Of the retreating Russians prevents the
Japanese from reaching them. Conserva-
tive estimates place the Russian casual
ties at not less than $4,000. Probably
many more dead are on the field in
places not yet searched. The japanese
report their total casualties at little
over 5000 killed and wounded. The
principal Russian casualties occurred in
determined counter attacks ON each vii
lage captured by the japanese. The
Russian attacking parties were in many
oasca entirely annihilated.
For the first time the Russians met
the japanese on an equal footing, not
having strong defense positions to de-
pend upon. and for the first time they
attacked the japanese in their own
trenches The Russians everywhere
fought bravely, but they were unable to
own positions against fierce charges.
Almost in every ease the Russians re-
tired from their positions at the first
charge, then made repeated attempts TO
rrcapture them. The japanese left
amy. with a front Of nearly ten miles,
moved forward about FIVE miles, fighting
over every inch of ground. The final
retreat of the Russians was almost a
rout. The japanese extreme left advanc-
! ed driving the remnant of Russians
ahead. The Russians covered their re-
treat well with artillery and carried
away much baggage and many wounded.
| The japanese soldiers were practically
the same that fought before LiaOyang,
! Chinese report that heavy works are
ready for the Russians along the Hun
river. The japanese are undecided where
the next stand viii be made. Details OF
the operation of the right and center
/ armies are not obtainable.