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Amador ledger., 1904-02-26
MINING NOTES.

George Thomas of Hunts gulch,
with several others, have leased the
Farrell mine, opposite Gwin mine gulch,
on the Amador side of the river, and
have commenced work thereon. This
claim is OF pocketty nature, and con-
siderable gold has been taken out OF
the small seams of rich ore that abound
therein.
E. P. Raun has resumed operations
on his claim at the mouth of the Nam
moth tunnel at Middle Bar.
A company has recently been or
ganized to work the Amader Queen
No. 2 in Murphy's gulch.
The Bunker Hill mill has been in
steady operation for over week. Ac-
cording to all reports, the indications
Tor prosperous run for the initial
month are very flattering. The first
cleanup at a new mill is not con-
sidered a fair criterion upon which to
base the average quality of ore, as be-
sides filling up the small clinks and
holes, all the gold deposited on the
plates cannot be recovered in the clean
up. The plates of the new mill are
said to be looking exceedingly well, and
there Is little doubt that a handsome
yield will be the result of the first
run.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26
Jackson Gate Racket.

John Panatta, an Italian, was ar
rested early in the week for creating a
disturbance at jackson Gate. 1t ap-
pears on Sunday evening Panatta had
imbibed too freely of che ardent, and
appeared in quarrelsome mood at the
boarding house OF Mrs. Leonesia, where
he made an attack on one John Lusius,
apparently without any cause there
for. He is said to have exhibited
knife in threatening manner. Lusius
was bruised up considerably about the
face. After being parted, Panatta,
moved by disposition of mischief,
broke the windows, and played smash
generally. He was arrested and landed
in jail, where he is awaiting examina-
tlon on charge of assault with a dead
ly weapon. Jackson Gate is pushing
to the front as storm center of dis
turbance.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26
To Remodel the M. E. Church.

A movement is on foot aiming at the
remodelling and enlargement and gen.
eral improvement of the M. E. church
That something should be done in this
direction is universally conceded. The
removal of the old church to its pres
ent out of the way and undesirable loca-
tion, under the plea that new brick
edifice was to be built, was mistake.
The new building that was contem-
plated would have cost in the neighb bor-
hood of $1,000 or $4,000, which would
have entailed a heavy debt upon the
congregation. The present pastor,
Rev. j. w. Phelps, has abandoned this
idea as impracticable, and his judg-
ment in this regard will be indOrsed by
the people generally. The intention
now is to turn the present building
around so as to face Church street, add
a new belfry and wing, giving seat
ing capacity to the church proper of
about 800. A Sunday school room will
also be provided to accommodate 100,
provided with folding partition, so
that in case of need this space also can
be thrown into the church proper. A
minister's study will also be provided
on an upper floor. The outside and in
side to be nicely painted, making an
attractive church, beftting town the
size of Jackson. The total cost of
these improvements is estimated not to
exceed $500. Those who subscribed
toward the building of brick church
have, as far as they have been consult
ed, signified their willingness to let
their respective amounts stand for the
remOdelling plan, and frankly admit
that it is the more feasible method. 1t
is intended to make the payment of
subscription in three equal instalments
the first at the time of signing the
subscription paper, the second when
the building is under way, and the last
when the improvements are completed.
We have no doubt this proposition will
meet with the earnest support of the
mem bers and residents generally. A
neat, well-kept and commodious church
we ought to have. The pastor is work.
ing on the scheme with vim, with
the earnest cooperation of mem bers
and friends, and there is no question
that it will be pressed to a successful
termination the coming summer.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26
Uniform Rank K. of P.

Jackson Uniform Rank K. of P, had
an interesting time last Friday even
ing, on the occasion of the installation
of officers for the ensuing term. The
members have gained much efficiency
in their military drill, under the direc-
tions Of Captain w. S. Williams, dur
ing the past year. The installation
ceremonies were conducted in the lodge
room of Odd Fellows hall, preceded by
an interesting literary program, con-
sisting of the following: Instrumental
solo, Miss Frena Matson; trio, w.
Penny, G. w. Schacht, Frank Valvo;
recitation, A. B. Caminetti; song, Mrs.
E. V. Zumbiel; recitation, Geo. Tucker.
Officers were thereafter installed as
follows by Major-General Endicott:
Captain, w. S. Williams; 1st Lieut.,
A. B. Caminetti; I'd Lieut., A. NJ.
Gall; Guards, ]. F. Moore and D. Bis
cardi; Recorder, Geo. Brown; Treas
urer, Wilford Dennis. A noteworthy
incident was the presentation, after the
officers were installed, of a handsome
flag to the Uniform Rank by F. M.
Pense in behalf of Rathbone Lodge
No. 166, K. of P. Following the Off
cial proceedings bountiful banquet
was spread, at which suitable toasts
were given and responded to. 1t was
an evening of real pleasure to all who
attended.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26
Probably Some Mistake.

The Ledger is in receipt OF a marked
copy of the Grass Valley Tldings oi
February 8, which contains an account
of the funeral of Joseph Bawden, who
was killed by the explosion of a ''missed
hole" in the Fremont mine in this
county on the 4th instant. The body
was taken to Grass Valley for inter
ment, the parents of the deceased being
| residents of that city. The article Sc
verely arraigns the Miners Union OF
AmadOr City on account of its alleged
lack of attention to deceased member.
The article says:
Mr. Bawden complains bitterly
against the officers and mem bers of the
Miners Union at Amador City. He
said that his son was a member of the
union, and was paid up to Decem Der,
which would leave him in good stand
ing at the time of his death. Yet de-
spite this fact not one of the officers of
the organization visited the house
where he lay dead, nor made single
effort to arrange for the removal of the
corpse. He states that from what he
saw the organization was in the hands
OF the Keystone Mining Company. The
president was employed by that COM
pany, the superintendent of the mine
was member, and the foreman fnau-
cial secretary. Not one of these men
looked after the dead boys interests,
and he might have been buried in the
potter's field for aught they cared.
We are inclined to think there must
be some mistake in regard to this mat
ter, which the officers OF the union will
be able to explain. We may differ as
to the extreme measures sometimes re-
sorted to by labor organizations to Sc
cure industrial conditions according to
their motives, but we are not prepared
to believe, without indubitable proof,
that the Amador City union or any
other organization in Amador county
would be found wanting in according
to deceased member-especially in
the absence of relatiyes-all the at
tention and brotherly care which the
peculiar nature of this particular
case demanded. We have no doubt
the officials OF the union will be able
to clear themselves of the accusations
contained in the above extract.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26

getting out some very good ore.
The Defender is employing quite a
crew OF men. The stamps can be heard
dropping daily, and F. B. Joyce, the
superintendent, is very pleased.
J. Porter & Son are doing some con-
tract work at the Defender in the two
hundred foot level.
G. Stirnaman was seen coming
through this vicinity with a specimen
OF very rich ore. Charley expects to
dig out nugget some of these fine days.
The Grand Prize mine is idle at pres
.ent. Snowden is putting in most of
his time speeding his trotting stock.
He thinks he is away up in G. He is
when he goes, but he don't always go.
G. Fisher was very popular young
man about Valentines day.
Mrs. Fisher has returned home from
visiting her daughter in Sutter county.
From the locks OF Mr.. Horns wood
pile they expect to remain on the sunny
slope yet awhile. Operations will begin
in the spring on the Horn mine.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lunt lost their
residence by fire on the 18th instant.
They were away from home at the
time of the FIRE, so none of the contents
were saved. The property was insured
for small amount. SKINNER.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26
School Exercises at Aetna.

The following patriotic program was
rendered at the Aetna school last Fri
day, the 10Th inst. in honor of Wash
ington's birthday:
Opening song, ''Our Washington, "
school; farce. ''Mr. and Mrs. Jones, ("
Nellie Driscoll and Chester Holtz
''Words of welcome" Julia Foppiano;
essay, abraham Lincoln" Dan
Murphy; dialogue, ''Our first presi-
DENT" several little boys and girls;
recitation, ''Our country's flag" Gym
thia Love; guitar solo, Marching
through Georgia, Annie Clark; reci-
tation, ''Desire to become famous, -
Mabel Zwinge; essay. Washington, :"
Minnie Gardella; recitation, ''Some-
thing BETTER" Ralph Garbarini; dia
logue, Washington from 1882 to 1899, .
several boys; dialogue, columbia $
reception and tableau," twenty-fou I
characters; tableau, "a soldiers fare
WE'LL"
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26
DEFENDER ITEMS.

There has been quite moderation
in the weather here the last few days
There has been nice warm rain, and
the snow has all disappeared.
Crops are looking well in this vicinity
There is good outlook for plenty o
hay this coming harvest.
There is quite boom in mining
around here,
Frank Thompson has been engaged
in erecting machinery on the Dead
Wood mine for the Kimball Bros.
Everything is in first class order. They
have lot of water to contend with,
but they have a good steam pumI
which enables them to handle the
water without difficulty. They are
making good Roadway sinking, and
the chances are that they will open uI
good mine.
j. B. Ollie has been running new
tunnel on the Kankakee, and has tap.
ped his ledge at quite a Depth He is
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26
AMADOR CITY.
AMADoR CITY, February %.
S c RIBBLER.

AMADOh SII1, E6Dfudfy ZJ.
Farley Phipps returned Friday, after
spending Two weeks in Southern Calf
Ornia.
Arthur Harris came up from San
Francisco to visit old friends. Arthur
was once school boy here.
Mr.. Jewett, the Plymouth stage
driver, went to Sacramento Friday and
returned Sunday.
Mrs. Reeves returned Tuesday, after
an extended visit in Bakersfield, where
she acted the part of landlady during
the absence of her sister.
Miss Read and Hazel Whitehead
visited at Pine Grove from Saturday
to Monday.
Mrs. Jas. Allen spent last week as
the guest of her sister, Miss Hinksou.
Fred Kicker came up from Stockton
Thursday, to assist in running the
Bunker Hill mill.
1t is currently reported that our
genial hotel keeper, Ben White, who
has been in the hotel business here so
many years, will retire on the first of
next month He has sold the hotel
property to }. Costa and Mrs. Arditto,
who will assume the direction of affairs
on the first. The price of the property
L am told was $780, e. LOIS.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26
FROM THE LEDGER'S
CORRESPONDENTS
A Volcano Hog Story.-News in GEN
eral from Amador City, Defender
and Pine Grove Residence Burned

1t seldom happens in mining dis
trict such as Volcano is and will con-
tinue to be for generations to come,
that the people take especial interest
in anything other than mining. But
it has been a long standing custom
among the Italian residents of this
place, to vie with one another as to
who could produce the largest porkers
at Christmas time, and then succeed in
making the best Italian bacon. Won
derful stories are repeatedly being told
about the results of these contests in
former years, and knowing the reputa-
tion of these men for truth and veraci-
ty, We would not hesitate to vouch for
the truthfulness of any or all Of them.
Whoever slaughters the heaviest hog
is styled the 'Garibaldi of Volcano"
for the next twelve months. All de-
| light to do him honor, and many are
the congratulations he receives, es-
pecially at time when all the other
contestants can surround him at the
proper place. 1t not infrequently hap
pens that at such times from one to
two cents per pound is added to his
already expensive bacon. This year al
free-for-all contest occurred, and our
genial Frenchman, S. Bonneau, took
a hand, as did also Chas. Wal
lenburg. First to kill was James Grillo
ST., who has often been the successful
one, but this year his two porkers
weighed but 300 lbs. each. Next was
Chas. Wallenburg with one which
dressed 317 lbs. Then came S. Bon
neau with two, one dressing 314 lbs.
and the other 332 lbs. Mr.. B. felt that
he was sure winner, and was about to
order refreshments, when Tony Deluc-
chi slaughtered two weighing respect
lively 325 and 356 lbs. Tony took a
schooner by himself and awaited de-
velopmeuts, when the following day A.
Giannini sent in verified report that
his one dressed 412 lbs. All this time
Manuel Santirfo bad been keeping
quiet, and when he killed his two, and
ascertained their weight-36O and sol
lbs. net-he blew his trumpet long and
loud Now Dominick Giannini lives
higher up on the hillside, where the
acrons grow and the pine nuts have soft
shells, and when his monster balanced
the scales at 6l0 lbs net, all conceded
to him the palm of victory. One of
our local butchers saw this latter hog
before he was killed, and described him
as follows: "As tall as a jack, as large
around as an OK, as slick as peeled
onion, and as solid as a brick" Mr..
Bonneau says he was only fOoling this
time, but next year he will show the
superiority of French Cognac over
Dago Red as fat producer. We
would advise our Italian neighbors to
look to their laurels, for Sam winked
both eyes when he said it, and you all
know what that means. Now, if any
other section of A mador county has pro-
duced eleven hogs that dressed 4127
lbs, or an average of 375 lbs. each, let
us hear from it, or we will have to con-
clude that apples and acorns are ahead
OF corn as hog food.
S G RIBBLER.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26
Stage Lines Sold.

John Raggio has disposed of all his
stage lines in Amador county to Fred
Raab of Sutter Creek. Negotiations
have been in progress to that end for
some time. Mr.. Raggio is now en-
gagged in the banking business in Stock
ton, and his interests there demand so
much of his attention that he concluded
to dispose of his stage lines. The sale
was cOnsummated this week, and the
new owner, we understand, will take
charge the first of next month. The
deal includes the lines between lone
and Jackson, Jackson and Sutter Creek,
Jackson and Mokelumne Hill. The
Valley Springs and Jackson line is ex.
cepted from the deal, the purchaser
being unwilling to take that portion
The lines sold require from 20 to q
horses to operate them. 1t is the in,
tentiOn Of the new proprietor to make
some changes in the method of operat
ing, and also to arrange sleeping &C
commodations for the drivers in con
nection with the Jackson barn.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26
Colonial Evening.

The New Idea Cuban organization
formed in connection with the Meth.
odist Episcopal church--gave an enter
tainment in Masonic hall, Jackson, on
the evening of the 22d instant-Wash-
ington's birthday. The object of the
entertainment was to raise funds to
purchase books for the church choir.
In spite of the inciement weather the
hall was crowded. An admission price
of 25 cents was charged, with 10 cents
extra for lunch, consisting of coffee,
cake. etc. The program was quite in
teresting, and included a quartet by
Rev. Phelps and Misses Phelps; drill
by twelve girls; duet by Misses Smith
of Kennedy fat; character song by
Misses Hazel Green, Ora Angove,
and Messrs. Oscar Pettis and Dudley
Laughton; ladies quartet; concluding
with farce entitled, can afternoon
with the DOCTOR" which elected much
amusement, in which Mrs. C. w. Free
man, Jas. Jay Wright and Miss
Emma BOarman took the leading
parts. The entertainment was de-
cided success both from a financial and
social standpoint. The net receipts,
we are informed, amounted to about
$25.
Lemons, oranges, and bananas con-
stantlY on hand at Nettles' Mkt
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26
PINE GROVE.
PINE GROVE, February "a.

PINE GROVE, February "a.
The Amador Climax, which has been
closed down for the past two weeks on
account of bad weather, is running
again.
Mrs. Rube Walker and children are
visiting relatives here.
o. G. Jones is again hauling wood
for the Amador Climax mine.
Mr.. Phillips, the foreman of the
Amador Climax, has left this place.
The slide in the ditch of the Stand
ard Electric Company has been re-
paired.
Messrs, Edward and Will Cranmer
left here last week to work at the
Riverside mine, 81 miles south of De-
fender in Calaveras county.
Hugh Luttrell is on the sick list.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26
Have You Indigestionl

If you have Indigestion, Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure will cure you. 1t has
cured thousands. 1t is curing people
every day-every hour. You owe it to
yourself to give it a trial. You will
continue to suffer until you do try it.
There is no other combination of di-
gestants that digest and rebuild at the
same time. Kodol does both. Kodol
cures. strengthens and rebuilds. Sold
by Kerr's Pharmacy, Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26
Rainfall,
Since our last report rain has fallen
in Jackson, as measured by the Led
ger Office gauge, as follows:

The rainfall for the month of Febru-
ary has been unusually heavy. 1t is
considerably ahead of any month this
season so far. Not only on account of
the heavy precipitation is its record
phenominal, but also on account of the
number of wet days. Up to and in
Guiding the 25th, rain had fallen on
sixteen days. In the month of No
vember rain fell on twelve different
days for the entire month, and that
was an exceptional record for NOvem-
ber. The outlook favors an increased
rainfall this year as compared with the
total of 49, 81 for the season Of 1923.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26
Removed.

DR.. L. E. Phillips has changed his
residence froG1 the National hotel to
the new home he recently purchased
from V. A. Marini, located on the
northwest corner of Main street, op-
posite the California hotel. Residence
telephone number 40l. All calls ans
wered day or night.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26
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 t
strikes to the cause of the loss.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26
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, Ne Pay. SOC
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26
An Early Riser.

A Strong, healthy, active constitu-
ton depends largely on the condition
of the liver. The famous little pills
known as De Wits Little Early Risers
not only cleanse the system but they
strengthen the action of the liver and
rebuild the tissues supporting the or
gan. Little Early Risers are easy to
act, they never gripe and yet they are
absolutely certain to produce results
that are satisfactory in all cases. Sold
by Kerr's Pharmacy, Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26

PIONEER FLOUR always has been
and still is the best.
Olives, salami, swiss, limburger
Martins cream and California cheese
at Nettles' Mkt.
Pioneer Flour is the "Lily of the
Valley" the ''Pearl of Perfection"
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26

Read Redlick's ad about muslin
underwear; 1t will pay you,
Amador ledger., 1904-02-26

Lemons, oranges, and bananas con,
stantly on hand at Nettles' Mkt.
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Stock Breeders' Association.

The Stock Breeders Associ'
alton will hold it's annual meeting
at Lafayette March 81 to April
1, inclusive. Addresses will be
made and papers read by prac-
tical and experienced breeders
not only of this State, but of
others as we'll, and doubtless
much valuable Information and
instruction will be impaired to
our farmers on this vital subject.
No doubt the Police Jury at its
next meeting will make pro-
vision for the reception and en-
tertainment of the association as
well as for securing a large and
Representative assemblage of
citizens in order to secure the
benefits of practical and scien-
tific research in this branch of
agricultural economy.
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commerce and manufacturers are con-
stantly and persistently demanding
benefits at Washington.
O. Is Government aid to farmers as
important as aid to commerce and
manufacturers?
A. Yes, more important: the farmer
feeds the merchant, manufacturers, the
sailor, the railway man and all the
rest.
O. What has the State of New York
done for commerce.?
A. 1t has voted to spend Sl01, OoO,-
600. which it will raise by issuing
State bonds to widen and deepen the
Erie Canal.
o. What was the national bonded
debt at the close of the Civil War?
A. 81, 773, 236, 173.
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Home Fire Company.

Al G regular meeting last
Thursday night the members of
Home Fire company preceded
to elect officers for the ensuing
year. Over 40 were present and
it was ordered that besides new
hooks, hose and other appliances
the company should have a
grand supper Thursday, March
3. The following were the Of
ficers elected: Chas. O. MOutOn,
president; Jos. Ducote, vice.
president; F, E. VOORHEES,, re-
cording and financial secretary;
S. r. Patterson, Treasurer; Gus
Schmulen, foreman; G. o Brous-
sard, first assistant foreman, Joe
E. MoutOn, second assistant
foreman; E. G.. VOORHEES,, B. J.
Pellerin, and Joe E. Mouton,
finance committee; Sidney
Mouton, o. P. Guilbeau and
Pierre Gucherau, nozzlemen;
Sidney Mouton and Dole Brous-
sard, keymen; Luc Mouton,
hOuSe.koeDor.
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State of Louisiana,

Parish of Lafayette.
1 hereby certify the above and fore
going to be a true and correct copy of
the original list of Grand and Petit
Jurors selected and drawn for service
at the session of the 18th Judicial
District Court in and for the Parish of
Lafayette, La, beginning on Monday
March 4, A. D. 1904, on file and of
record in nv Office.
Witness my hand and seal of Office
at Lafayette, La, February IL, A. D.
1904.
Ed. G. VOORHEES,,
Clerk of Court
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A nice frame sets off a picture.
F. F. Carter makes frames to
order or will sell you one ready
made.
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vENIRE.
State of Louisiana, Parish of
Lafayette, 18th Judicial Dis
trict Court.

List of Grand and Petit Jurors
selected and drawn for service at the
session of Court beginning on Mon
day March IA. 1904.
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0USAB0dO B0Dt4oDU0s
The teachers ms titute held at the
Primary School Saturday last vas At
tended by thirty-dve teachers.
In the absence of Supt. Alleman, the
meeting was conducted by Mr.. Avery.
A discussion of the daily programs
was first taken up. This led to an ami
mated controversy as to the best
method Of teaching reading to French
children.
The remainder Of the prescribed pro-
gram was not carried out o. the teach
ers we're at this point pleasantly sur
prised by . visit from DR.. Buttrick,
Secretary Of the General Educational
Association. Though DR.. Buttrick's
address was impromptu, it was indeed
. treat and full Of Inspiration for those
present. The trend of his remarks
va that the object Of education is not
he acquiring Of knowledge but Of
power.
IT'S to be regret>ed that his talk
could M have heen enjoyed by more
psopaA
The neetfng adjourned st 1880 so
that the teaehers might sttend Prot.
Buftrick's lscture In the afternoon.
W.J.1AyERY, Chairman.
q. G. C1riafiaA, Secretary.