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Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Married at San Andreas.

Harry Donaghue, the erstwhile,
genial driver of the stage of the
Standard Electric Company running
between Electra and Jackson, was mar
ried on Wednesday of last week to Miss
Virginia Sanguinetti, eldest daughter
of Mrs. A. Sanguinetti of Mokelumne
Hill. Miss Elvera Gardella of Big
Bar, says the Calaveras Chronicle,
acted as bridesmaid, while John Sangui-
netti, brother of the bride, was the
"best man. At the conclusion of the
ceremony tho u. .,.I party returned to
Mokelumne Hill, where in the evening
a reception was held at the residence
of the brides parents on Marlette
street. There was a large number of
invited guests present, and a fine we'd
ding supper was served. At about
nine O'Clock the newly welded were
rendered a serenade by the Mokelumne
Hill Brass Band. The band boys we're
duly invited in, where with music and
wine and the many good things to eat
all present enjoyed themselves, and
many were the toasts proposed for the
health and happiness of the welded
couple.
The groom is man of sterling quail
ties. and one who is well calculated to
make u kind and loving husband.
The bride is one of Calaveras' fairest
daughters, a young lady of an amiable
disposition, and the groom is to be con-
graduated on the choice he has made
of partner for life. The bride was
the recipient of many useful and costly
presents. Mr.. DOnaghue is still en-
ployed for the Standard Company at
Electra, and the matrimonial couple
will make their home there.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Beware of Counterfeits.

''De Wits is the only genuine Witch
Hazel Salve," writes ]. L. Tucker of
Centre, Ala. 81 have used it in nv
family for Piles, Cuts and Burns for
years, and can recommend it to be the
best Salve on the market. Every family
should keep it, as it is an invaluable
household remedy, and should always
be kent on hand for immediata 11ca -
Mrs Samuel Gage, of North Bush
N. Y, says: 81 had fever sore on my
ankle for twelve years that the doctors
could not cure. All salves and blood
remedies proved worthless. l could
not walk for over two years. Finally
[ was persuaded to try De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve, which has completely
cured me. 1t is wonderful relief. .
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures
without leaving a scar. Sold by all
druggists,
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
MINING NEWS

kENNEDY.-The new forty stamp
addition to the mill was started up last
Monday. Like all new machinery of
this kind, it will take a little time TO
get it into smooth and satisfactory
working order. The mill is working
as nicely as could be expected, and
probably before these lines are read the
loo stamps will be in steady operation,
crushing to their full capacity. The
working force is being added to, but
the maximum limit will no doubt re-
quire considerable increase to the
underground workers.
ARGoNAUT.-We are pleased to be
able to announce that the 4Ostamp mill is
being put in readiness for active opera
tlons, after period of idleness extend
ing over number of years, consequent
upon the litigation between the Argo-
naut and Kennedy. Since the suit was
finally decided by the supreme court of
the United States in favor of the Argo-
naut, the work of sinking the shaft and
opening up the ore bodies in lower
levels has been steadily prosecuted. In
the sinking the shaft has been carried
down to depth of $3.50 feet, and the
last set of timbers will probably be
placed next Sunday. Levels have been
opened at 1900, 1000, 100 and 1900 feet,
and good ore body encountered in
each, and from these levels the rock
to keep the mill in steady operation
Will be taken. Something like 1000
tons of ore has been accumulated on
the dumps. In two weeks more the
sound OF the stamps is expected to be
heard once more. This addition to
Jackson's mining industry, together
with the additional milling capacity of
the Kennedy, ought to insure lively
times in this camp for years to come.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
THE WORKING OF UNWlsE IL.
CENSE LAWS.

The ultimate object of all laws
should be the benefit of the mass
es. All enterprises of an educational
character, and all tests of skill of a
harmless nature should be encour-
aged as much as possible. If the
mere raising of money were the main
object of government, that could be
attained perhaps by much less
complex and expensive system than
our present revenue laws. But the
welfare of the community at large is
the main thing to be kept in mind
in the enactment of all laws. Any
scheme of getting money into the
treasury that in its practical opera
tion tends to keep out capital, or
prevent the starting up of new
avenues Of business, should be avoid
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
OLETA ITEMS.

Never before. according to the men,
ory of our Oldest residents, have
Dictates enjoyed spring weather dur
ing the months of October and Novem-
ber. On some of the nearby cattle
ranges the wild flowers seem to be get
ting ready to bloom. The greater part
of the summer fallow has been sown,
and the grain is growing rapidly, and
from present indications haying ought
to begin about the first of February or
March.
Grant Shredder, youngest son of H..
Shredder, our old reliable merchant, is
expected home from Gait in a few days.
Grant has been clerking for Whitaker
u Ray in their large department store,
and is considered first-class salesman,
We understand it is his intention to
purchase a half interest in his fathers
store and take unto himself life partner
from among our choice selection of
girls, and settle down permanently in
Oleta. We hope all rumors concern
ing the young mans intentions are
true, for he is worthy son of highly
respected parents.
Owing to sickness Miss Mary Billalou
was compelled to remain at home dur
1uS OhO llUO UOdCuOIS dU San
Jose, thereby missing what she con-
siders the opportunity of lifetime.
The mining industry seems to have
taken new start during the last
month, and preparations are being
made on several claims to work quite
extensively during the winter months.
The Pigeon Bros. have moved all
necessary machinery and supplies onto
their claim one mile northwest of town.
and Will put on good force of men in
a few days.
Clark & Mayon are running a 1900
foot tunnel to tap large gravel bed,
and they expect to reap golden har-
vest by early spring.
S. X. Thornton, who formerly
operated mine in Shenandoah valley.
has purchased claim near town, and
has quite crew of men working at
present. They have already taken out
some very rich ore. From present in
dications Mr.. Thornton seems to think
that he has found little bonanza.
Taking everything into consideration
our little town seems more cheerful
than for several years past. With
grass in abundance, employment for
all the men, and a ready sale for every
thing that can be produced, we would
consider it unreasonable to complain,
and selfish to ask for more. OLETA.
Ledger S Chicago Ipter-O Ocean, So 80.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature sssss ses Of &s<hAzzzzM
SUPERIOR COURT.
HON. r. C. RUST, JUDGE.

- -
B. E. Letang VS.. NJ. r. Sanders
Judgment by default entered.
Estate of John Jelletich-Decembe Der
II appointed for hearing on petition to
have the whole of estate assigned for
benfit of widow.
NEW CASES.
Estate of Stephen Gurovich-Spiro
Gurovich applies for letters. Deceased
died April rs, 1904, leaving real and
personal property, consisting of house,
hold furniture valued at $50, and lot 1t
block 6 in Sutter Creek, valued at
$1,000. The heirs are Annetta Guro-
vich, widow of deceased, aged 81, living
in Sutter Creek, and Spiro Gurovich
and Mary Gurovich, aged 81 and % re-
spectively, children of deceased. De-
cember II appointed for hearing petit
tion.
Estate of Pauline Peiser-J. Newman
petitions for letters. Deceased died
November %, 1904, leaving property.
real and personal, in Amador county
and elsewhere, the value of which is
unknown, but is estimated not to ex.
ceed $1,000. The heirs are Bertha
Solomon, Samuel Peiser, Morris Peiser
anu 1Ooy ~. elS6r, dill feSlulnS dG YAK
land. Petitioner is a brother of de-
ceased. Petition to be heard December
II.
William Brown VS.. F. Alleyne Orr
and others-Suit to recover the sum of
$500 due on promissory note given by
defendant Orr to plaintiff December 81,
1901, with interest at the rate of 10 per
cent. To secure payment defendant
executed mortgage of certain lands
near Plymouth. No part of the prin-
cipal or interest has been paid. Suit is
brought to foreclose said mortgage,
and for $3.50 attorneys fees, and costs
of suit. r. G. Bole, attorney.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Vending Lumber Company Not Interested

a statement was made in the Ledger
November Is, on the authority of a
notice to that effect that appeared in
one of our exchanges, that the Wend.
ling Company of San Francisco was
behind the lone and Eastern Railroad
Company now engaged in building a
railroad from lone to Martell's station,
The Ledger has received a letter from
the Vending Company saying that
that company is not interested in the
movement, and we gladly make the
correction accordingly.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with local applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh
is a blood or constitutional disease,
aud in order to cure it you must take
internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts di-
rectly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a
quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this coun-
try for years. and is a regular prescrip-
ton 1t is composed OF the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood
purifiers. acting directly on the mu-
cous surfaces. The perfect combina-
tion of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in
curing Catarrh. Send for testimon-
ials: free.
f. j. CHENEY & Co., Props,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09

The presidents message presented
to congress this week is state
document of more than ordinary i'm
portance. 1t is rather lengthy, but
deals with all matters of national
moment in a vigorous and states
manlike manner. There is hardly a
question of any consequence before
the people that it does not discuss.
1t takes firm grounds for the up
building of the navy, contending
that strong fighting force on the
sea is the best and most economical
way of guaranteeing peace. 1t takes
up the naturalization and registra-
tion laws, holding for more uniform
method of regulating such questions.
No radical changes are advocated in
the tariff, nor in the treatment of
the PHILIPPINES, nor in the isthmian
canal question. 1t does recommend
sweeping cut in the printing of
public documents by the govern
ment. 1t claims that one half of
this expense might be dispensed
with without any injurious effect,
thereby effecting a saving of hun
dreds Of thousands of dollars of use
less expense. There is no doubt that
this view will receive popular in
dorsement, and it is to be hoped
that it will be favorably acted upon
by congress. Altogether the mes
sage is an able paper, and is highly
spoken of by the press generally.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
SALARY EINn

NJ Newman, w NJ AmicE, A Grillo. E L
Moore and L Burke, were allowed S25 each as
road commissioners.
lone UNION HIGH SCHOOL FUND.
james Moore, rebate on tax.........-.... = 81
j Amick, ......... IL
In the matter of the petition to
vacate the public road between Pine
Grove and Sutter Greek, on motion of
A. Grillo the petition was denied.
The application of Ernest Seller for
liquor license was laid over until next
meeting.
Application of Paul Ramazinovch
for liquor license was granted.
Application of Estey 81 Hite for liquor
license in Oleta was laid over until next
meeting.
Criminal returns and reports of health
officer and county physician examined
and approved.
The auditor was ordered to transfer
1865. rs from special road fund to the
road fund of district 2.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09

ed, whether by state or county legis-
lative bodies it matters not. The idea
that a county government should
be shaped to restrict business to
actual residents of the county is
pernicious. 1t may and does work
well when applied to the nation at
large, in the protective tariff system
of the republican party, but to at
tempt to erect barrier in favor of
the insider aud against the outsider
OF any town or county, by clapping
on an unjust license, is bound to be
in the long run detrimental to the
cOunty's welfare. Business pros
perity consists in the active circula-
tion of money in community
through the customary avenue of
trade. The more the dollars change
hands, the better it is from a bust
ness standpoint. When the artisan,
the laborer, and the professional
men cling to their earnings, from
whatever cause, business is dull, and
hard times prevail. There may still
be plenty of money in the com
munity, but the fact that it is kept
idle, afraid to vest, or prohibited
from investment by unwise enact
ments, is just as detrimental as
though there were an actual i'm
poverishment of the people. Hence
the need of legislation to encourage
investment in every legitimate
manner.
A few days ago Henry Chapman
made arrangements to open up a
shooting gallery in Jackson. He
rented premises, and spent several
days in fixing up for business. He
made trip to the city, and pur-
chased his outfit. All this was done
under the impression that a moder-
ate license fee would be demanded
for such an enterprise. There GER
tainly is nothing immoral, nothing
that ought to be discouraged, in
shooting gallery. Indeed, from the
viewpoint Of national defense, such
enterprises ought to be literally
dealt with by the local managers.
Our national and state governments
spend millions of dollars annually in
efforts to keep citizens up to high
standard of Workmanship. What
would it matter if the proprietor of
a gallery managed to pack away
several hundred dollars from the
town as the outcome of his venture.
The profits would be fairly earned,
and no harm would be done to either
individual or county. But Chapman
miscalculated the spirit of our local
government. On applying for a
license he found that $25 per month
was the price for doing such bust
ness. He figured the pros and cons
of the proposition, and reached the
conclusion that Amador county was
not a good field for his enterprise.
He pulled up stakes and departed
for some other place where the pow
ers that be are satisfied with a more
reasonable fee for the privilege of
trying to earn an honest livelihood.
By overriding the license Amador is
out and injured to the extent of a
living license rate, some property
holder is out for rent, hotels are out
of the price of board and lodging,
business houses lose the profit on
ammunition and other supplies, and
the boys are deprived of the pastime
of trying to improve in the direction
of target practice. We grabbed for
too much, and lost the whole cheese.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
A REFORM MOVE.

The Direct Legislation League,
with headquarters at Los Angeles,
has entered upon campaign to Sc
cure from the next legislature the
passage and submission to the peo-
pie of a constitutional amendment
providing for the initiative and
referendum in state, county and
municipal legislation. Much may be
truthfully said against the PROPOSE
tion to have laws, before going into
effect, submitted to a direct vote of
the people. 1t is no doubt a slow
and round d-about way of passing
laws. But many thoughtful men
are coming to the conclusion that it
affords the only plan of checking the
passage of wild and immature
measures with which the state is
flooded every two years. 1t must be
confessed that many laws now cum
Der the statute books of the state,
and ordinance books of every ty,
which would probably never have
become laws if the final approval
thereof had been required of the
people. When laws are referred
back to the voters, it secures dis
cussion of the merits or demerits of
the measures, the advocates and
opponents get to thinking and talk
ing, and the newspapers ventilate
the points in issue, so that before a
vote is taken the people are enabled
to form an opinion intelligently. AS
it is now, laws are passed without
any such opportunity being given.
The referendum would relieve the
honest legislator of much responsi-
bility which he now has to shoulder.
At the same time it would be a
stumblingblock in the path of the
Inscriptions lawmaker. 1t is only
the political schemers, who can work
out their own selfish ends under ex-
isting conditions, that would be
shorn of their strength by the pro-
posed plan of law-making. The peo-
pie of Amador can readily see how
they might be benefited by the
referendum. Take the justices and
constables' salary law for instance
Will any one contend that that
measure would pass the gauntlet of
a popular vote. Furthermore, does
any one suppose that it will be
speedily wiped from the statute
books under the present system?
Another case in point might be men
tioned-our present road system.
1t has been the law for many years.
The system of a supervisor holding
the paid Office of road commissioner
has never worked satisfactorily. 1t
is conceded that it never will be
satisfactory. And yet no effort is
made to change it. How long would
it stand if the people had the power
to demand that it pass muster at
the ballot box, or be declared void.
In our own law-making body in
Amador county, we have an example
in the present license law. The YER
dict of the people at the last election
clearly indicates that the changes
effected in this direction by the
supervisors this year would not be
upheld. The requirements exac ted
are irksome and oppressive, without
any corresponding public benefit.
The referendum would tend to check
such ill-digested efforts at law
making. The legislative bodies have
drifted to the extreme of making
laws to suit their own notions. The
people are beginning to realize that
it is about time they asserted their
own right to have a final voice in
the matter.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
A Pleasant Pill.

No Pill is as pleasant and positive as
De Wits Little Early Risers. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are so mild
and effective that children, delicate
ladies and weak people enjoy their
cleansing effect, while strong people
say they are the best liver pills sold.
Sold by all druggists.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Card of Thanks.

We wish to extend our sincere thanks
to the dear sisters of our order and the
kind friends who by word aud deed
tried to alleviate our terrible sorrow
over the death of our little boy.
MIR. AND MRS. FRED JACKSON.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Ledger Roll of Honor.

The following sums have been received as
subscription to the Ledger since the last
report. This acknowledgment is equal to a
receipt for the respective amounts. If any per-
sons have paid during the past month whose
names do not appear in the list published here
with they will please notify this office SO that
the matter may he cnrrectad
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
ESTRAY NOTICE.

Came to the Prindle Ranch near Rich Gulch,
one small bay mare, star in forehead, weight
about 900. No brands. Owner can have same
animal was formerly owned by H. Newmeyer,
the blacksmith at Electra, some eight months
ago. Qct2S
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
To Cure A Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09

When you wish the finest favored
cotfees and teas, remember that w. j..
Nettle keeps only the best.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
CASToREA.
Bears the HIhs Kind You Have Always Bought
''s,s'''' sf &zAzzzI
Uncalled-for Letters.

Uncalled-for Letters.
Letters remaining unclaimed in the
Jackson, Cal, postoffice, for the week
ending December 8, 1904:
Josepph Celia G. Di Vecchis
John Murphy Papi Teodoro
A, S. Moore p. c. r d. Risley
Sophie NJ. Robinson Nut Perett
Jean Peradotto (letter and photo)
G. G. FoLGER, Postmaster.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Hotel Business for Sale.

TENHE UNION HOUSE BUSINESS, situated
L on Main street, Jackson, is offered for sale
with all furnitureS and fixtures complete The
house contains 20 sleeping rooms bar, dining
room and complete equipment in every way,
and recently rehtted throughout. Doing good
opportunity for any person wishing to engage
in the hotel business. Good reasons for wish
ing to sell For particulars apply to f. Sim
cich on the premises. dec9-tf
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
BORN,

N~~~~O0~O0NN~~-~-~~~~~~~O~-~
hUCHON-ln jackson, December 5, 1901, to Mr..
and Mrs. Kuchon, a SON.
PHILLIPS-In Plymouth, December 4. 1904 to
the wife of W. Phillips son,
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
THE CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION.

The full official returns give the
result in the first congressional dis
trict as follows:
J. N. Gillett, Republican. -. 21,6O2
A. Caminetti, Democrat. 49,. Is, ,7O6
A. j. Gaylord, Socialist. 80 2,197
]. L. Rollins, Prohibition " 421
Gilletts plurality ......... 1896
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

The board of supervisors met Mon.
day, Dec. 5th, with all the mem bers
present.
Minutes of last meeting read and
approved.
Claims were examined, approved and
allowed against the various funds as
follows:
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Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Q a 5ToREA.
Bears the n The Kind You Have Always Bought
''''1'''' sf &zzzzzx

Give us daily some good bread. Pho
neer Flour makes the best.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09

A LII kinds of Blanks for U, S. Land Filings
~ Homestead, Timber and Mineral blanks
may be had at the Ledger office; also deeds
mortgages, mining locations, proof of labor
and other legal blanks kept for sale
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Special Small Ads.

Advertisements under this head, not exceed.
ing lines, will be inserted at SOC per month, OF
3 cents per line for less than one month.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09

The following instruments have been filed
for 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.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09

Ledger 81 Chicago Inter- Ocean, $3.50
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-04-16
"CoI." Green in Limbo.

jim Green, a trusted negro at
the cotton mill is in limbo. For
year or so he has been employ
ed there as night watchman and
for year or more he has been
stealing cloth from tho mill on
Sunday nights and selling it al,
most for a song to negroes.
"Col. Green" as he is fumiliayly
called, had never been suspected
though it vas thought some cloth
had been taken on several occas-
ions. He has been caught up
with, however, and, thongh the
"Colonel'' has a pretty fair mem
ory, he says that he cannot recall
the names of all the customers he
has supplied with cloth at from J
to 2 cents per yard since he has
been watchman. He has given
the names of some 25 or 80 recent
cnstC mers and Sheriff Huntsr has
recovered about 1900 yards Of
cloth. Wyatt Cunningham, I4u,
cius Heath, jim Adams and Lydia
4 l.. 4.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-04-16
~<.S 8 'S&-

w b. Hubble, u master
painter is in the city for few
days assisting G. b. Hainos in
painting in some handsome signs
on the show wiadows of our mer~
chants. Rock Hill Herald.
Pay your Subscription 20 tho
LEDGER and be happy.
Fewer Pallons wear longer. Oevoe
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-04-16

Mr. l.. Nj. CIvIurn was mi
tiatsd into the order ". o. Y.
at The regular meeting Thursday
night the w. O. ~. is grow
ing all oyer the country. Until
june lst special dispensati9n
permits 'ho admission otmem0efS
at % the usual ice IS 81.
Letters remoinInr nncalled
for in The post Office at Lsn-
costcr for the week ending Anrjl
16Ih 1904 arc as follows.
Mry Mary /, + Massey care
Ed Rodcy, Mr.. Isab Tbompson,
J. w. Cairco.
Belle Nance p NJ
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co,oo friah,onoa ,n1 n,a ar ,os4
nirht q ro,. ,,,i,o, o,t of
town ,nrnin., ;n,o 81, ,,o,,on 81
NJ, = y Tbo,onsor y,,o.b;,r -,
tbe huggv and bro,,, IN. ,ho cam
lin. ,aio of tho WAGON - so,,c