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Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
FROM OUTSIDE
PRECINCTS
VOLCANO ITEMS.

The quiet of our little burg was
somewhat disturbed last week over the
report that there was case of small
pox in our midst. The doctors took
the precaution to have the patient
taken TO the pest house, and employed
Chinaman to look after him. On
Monday the disease had sufficiently de-
veloped to justify the doctors in pro-
nouncing it smallpox. The county
health officer, DR.. Gall, made all nee
essary arrangements to have the pa
tient kept in seclusion, and seems to
have no fear of the disease. DIR. Frei-
man has charge of the case.
Mrs. Amanda Olmstead of Sacra-
mento, is visiting her brother, Andrew
Howerton, for few days.
Baby Gubbins, grandson of Consta BILE
James LESLEY, weighed 10 lbs. on the
10th inst, it being the occasion of his
first birthday.
Owen Gillick was called home from
the Rancheria mine last week, to re-
ceive an introd uction to his bouncing
baby girl.
The Odd Fellows are preparing to
give grand picnic and ball on June
22nd, it being the 50th anniversary of
the organization of the order in Vol
cano. These good times cannot come
too often.
A young man from Jackson passed
through town Sunday driving a gray
horse. The girls say that settles it.
We are not posted as to what the gray
horse signifies, but if the explanation
given us is the correct one we want to
be the first to congratulate George on
the coming event.
Willis Boydston, our genial post
master and hello man, is making SUBJ
stantial improvements in his Office in
the way of papering, painting, putting
in bay windows, etc. Willis keeps up
to-date goods, and proposes to have
them where his customers can see them.
o. M. Henry is one of the many men
who has great faith in the mining in
terests of this section. He believes
that Volcano will some day be one of
the liveliest camps in the county.
Several nuggets were picked up on
the big Elephant" one day last week
There is considerable fine gold now in
sight.
The water supply is holding out well,
and mining will continue for some time
yet. We will tell you in the future
what this camp has done, and what
she is still able to do as gold producer.
S G. RIBBLER.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
AUkUM.

AUKUM, May %.
Mamie Perry of San Francisco, is
visiting her father at, this place.
May Farnsworth OF Placer Vile, is
staying with her grandparents and at
tending school.
Henry Leventon, who has been in
ModOc county for the last four years,
is here paying his farewell visit to his
friends and relatives, as he leaves for
Nome the I'd of June, where he goes to
try his luck in the gold fields, He has
the best wishes of his many friends.
Last Sunday afternoon quite a num-
ber of young folks gathered at Chas.
Bells place, where lemonade, cake, and
ice cream were served in honor of Hugh
Bells twenty second birthday. All
seemed to enjoy themselves, and in the
evening all departed, wishing Hugh
many more happy birthdays to come.
Mr., Hungerford took his wife to the
city last week for medical attendance,
o. Ball, of Shenandoah valley, was in
this vicinity last Monday, trying to
raise money to build fence around the
cemetery.
Mrs. Monsey and two daughters
visited Mrs. Venitwetz last Sunday
NOME.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
Real Estate.

Considerable inquiry is being made
at the present time regarding the quail
ity and prices Of agricultural and graz
ing lands in various parts of Amador
county. Perhaps in no part of the
state has land remained at such a low
figure and been sought after so little as
in this county. Farming land in small
tracts and we'll watered, can be secured
at from 500 to $40 per acre, and larger
tracts at much lower figure. Good
grazing and farming land all fenced
can be secured at from 81 to $40 per
acre, while good grazing and timber
lands patented can be had at from
SO. so to Sc per acre. The Ledger force
is listing a few of these properties, and
will take pleasure in showing them or
directing intending purchasers to them.
1t is one OF our aims to try and build
up, or assist in building up, every
worthy industry in the county. We
also know of several fiattering pros
poets for quartz and gravel mining.
Information oral or written will be
cheerfully given those who might feel
interested.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
Wine Shipment.

G. B. Arata, who has a large vine
yard in the neighborhood of Clinton,
has just shipped to the east the whole
of his vintage of last season, consisting
of 60 barrels of wine, amounting to
5000 gallons, also two barrels of grape
brandy. The foothill soil of Amador
county in many places is admira bly,
adapted to grape culture. The wines
of this section are noted for their ex-
cellence, and command remunerative
prices in the east. With improvement
in transportation facilities by the ad-
vent OF railroad there is no question
that the wine industry would vastly
increase.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
War of Words,

A wordy encounter took place near
the Defender on the 2lst inst, between
C. J. Newman, of Newman. Miles & Co.,
a corporation, and r. A. Sawyer, to
whom the corporation owed a consider
able sum of money. Weapons followed
words and warrants followed weapons,
until finally the parties found them
selves in Judge Goldner's court room. i.
After listening to their tales of woe his
Honor decided to place one of the belig-
erents under $500 bonds to keep the
peace until Monday morning, at which
tine he will determine the legal aspect
of the case.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
Suicide of VIM. T. Larsen.

On Tuesday evening Coroner Hub
erty received a message from lone
stating that VIM. T. Larsen had com.
mitted suicide at the Commercial hotel
at that place. The coroner drove down
and held an inquest the same evening,
eliciting the following: That VIM. T.
Larsen had been acting as porter at
the Commercial hotel; that it was his
custom to go to his room and rest each
afternoon; that on the evening of the
24th Mr.. Eaton, the proprietor. went
to his room about $50 O'Clock to have
him get ready for his evenings work.
He answered the call, and said he
would be down in few minutes. After
waiting an hour Mr.. Eaton called him
again, and he replied that he was
changing his clothes and would be
down right away. Waiting about Is
minutes Mr.. Eaton went to the room
for the third time, and found him lying
across the bed with a bullet through
his head. He left two notes, one ad-
dressed to his wife, bidding her good
bye, and the other to Coroner Huberty.
which contained nothing of Importance.
The jury after listening to the testi-
mony of several witnesses, returned a
verdict of death from pistol shot in
fiicted by his own hand. Deceased
formerly lived in Jackson, and his &C.
quaintances were shocked to hear of
his having taken his own life.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
CAMP OPRA.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Wharf are con-
valescent from a severe attack of
la grippe.
VIM. H. Horton and son Claude are
up from Los Angeles, after an absence
of twelve years. visiting relatives and
friends in Amador county.
The discovery of asbestos here has
created quite stir in San Francisco.
School closed a week ago.
Ellis Bros, r. w. Barnett, and
James Moore passed through here this
week with their cattle en- route to their
mountain ranges. F. II.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
Leg Crushed.

A painful accident befell A. E. Smith
of Carbondale last week. While driv-
ing his wagon loaded with three tons
of clay from the pit to the clay sheds at
the station. he slipped and fell from
his wagon. One of the wheels passed
over his left leg near the ankle, crush
ing it so badly that amputation was
imperative. The operation was per-
formed by DR.. jackson of lone and DR..
w. A. Norman Of Plymouth. After
the accident the victim crawled quar-
ter of mile, before his cries for help
were heard by the men working in the
clay pit.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
NOTES FROM
GOLD MINES

FREMoNT-GovE crew of men
are at work putting in the sand fume.
Milling cannot be resumed until this
work is completed.
SOUTH EUREKA-About 80 men are
employed underground. cleaning out
and retim bering shaft and tunnels.
The mill is still shut down, but work is
being done. and results of the last run
seem to indicate that the mine is all
right.
KENNEDY - Much improvement is
being made on top. A large tim ber
shed is being erected, timbers are COM
ing iu rapidly, the old mill is being
robbed of its machinery, grading for
the new addition is going on, and every
thing has the appearance ofprosperity.
ONEIDA-Nothing new has developed
here excepting the putting on of a new
cable. Every person about the place
seems to be working as though he had
a rush order to fill. The grounds have
the appearance of camp meeting,
owing to the number of horses and
carts in sight, indicating that mum ber
of the men come from distance.
KEYSToNE-This old reliable is run
ming with large force of men. Always
a sure-thing proposition no uneasiness
is ever felt about results. The. money
paid out for wages at the Keystone is
sufficient to keep Amador City in a
prosperous condition If she had no
other resources to draw from.
DEL MoNTE--Late reports from this
Calaveras property are to the effect
that the mill is being run night and
day, with rock in sight to keep the
stamps going steadily for some time on
ore from the upper tunnel. In the
lower tunnel the ledge has been follow
ed in each direction, and seems to hold
its own both in quality and size.
MADRoNE - Developments in this
mine have been so Aattering within the
last few days that the owners have
concluded to erect 3 or 10-stamp mill
upon the property, and thus save the
expense Of hauling the rock to custom
mill. Several thousands in ore are lying
on the dump, and the ore is so easily
obtained it is thought that five men
can keep 10-stamp mill running con-
tinuously. This means much to the
Volcano district, which is soon to have
several small mills in running order.
CENTRAL EUREKA-Thea annual re-
port of this company, which we pub
lish in full on our first page, is deserv-
ing of careful study. This is the steadi-
est dividend paying mine in Amador
The report clearly shows that
this result is due more to close manage
ment rather than to the richness of
the ore. 1t is in fact low grade prop
osition, the average yield for the year
being SAL per ton. Against this the
cost of mining, milling and develop
ment work was S2.36 per ton. Divi-
dends were paid during the year
to Sill, $50. Since the pres
ent company took hold the mine has
yielded nearly million dollars, and
has disbursed nearly 100000 in divi-
dends. 1t speaks we'll for the future of
mining on the mother lode, when ore
of such grade can be made to yield such
a handsome profit to the stock holders.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
Card of Thanks.

The undersigned hereby tenders her
heartfelt thanks to the mem bers OF
A. o. U. w. to the Degree of Honor,
and the Jackson Miners Union, W. F.
NJ, and to all who gave their kindly
aid and sympathy in the hour of her
great bereavement in the death of her
husband, Chas. F. Goss. Their SER
vices will ever be held in grateful re-
MRS. SULTANA Goss.
Jackson, May 26, 1904.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
Merry Co. Round Gold Watch Given Awav

A fine lady's gold watch will be pre-
sented to the lady receiving the highest
number of votes during the stay of
Zumbiel and Matson's Merry -go-round
in Jackson. The watch may be seen at
the ticket booth. Every ticket pur-
chased will entitle the purchaser to
cast one vote for the lady of his choice
for the watch. the lady receiving the
most votes will be awarded the prize.
may 20-tf
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
Refused to Sign.

The trustees of Camp Opra district
refused to sign the last months war
rant due Miss Smith for teaching. She
Immediately referred the matter to
State Superintendent Kirk, who at
once asked Superintendent Gordon to
Investigate and report. Mr.. Gordon
hopes to have the matter adjusted in
few days.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
Notice to Taxpayers.

Property holders will please take
notice that for the next two months 1
will be at my Office in the court house,
Jackson, for the purpose of receiving
statements of assessment, and the COL
lection of personal property taxes and
poll taxes from all persons who are
liable therefor
jackson, May 10, 1904.
JOHN MARCHANT,
may 13-tf County Assessor.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
Delinquent Tax List.

The delinquent tax list will appear in
the Ledger next week. It will be a
serial story of considerable length,
somewhat dull to the general reader,
but nevertheless of great interest to
about 200 property holders concerned
In townships one and two the delin-
quent list is much smaller than last
year. In the other townships there
will be formidable list, mostly OF
small property owners. The total de-
linquent taxes will foot up between
$4,000 and $4,000.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
A Cure For Piles.

81 had bad case of piles" says G.
F. Carter, of Atlanta. Ca, ''and con-
suited a physician who advised me to
try box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. L purchased a box and was en-
tirely cured. 1t is splendid for piles,
giving relief instantly, and L heartily
recommend it to all sufferers" De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve is UNEQUAL
led for its healing qualities. Eczema
and other skin diseases, also sores, cuts,
burns and wounds OF every kind are
quickly cured by it. Sold by City
Pharmacy.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
Off For Yosemite.

Charles Kelley and family left Mon
day for two months stay in the val
ley. They have gone early in the sea-
son in order to see and study every
phase of the wonderful park during
the spring and summer months. Mr..
Kelley will also try to gain renown by
attempting to ride down some of the
cliffs where President Roosevelt had to
be let down with ropes.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
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 it
strikes to the cause of the loss.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
Traction Engines.

D. Mccall was in town Monday. He
has one traction engine running stead
lily, and expects to have the second one
on in short time. This comes the
nearest to being railroad of anything
we have seen along the mining belt in
Amador county. The engine and
steam are there, but the rails are lack
ing. The lone and Eastern project
lacked engine, rails and steam. Moth
ing but the wind work was in hearing
distance. Nevertheless the railroad
project is not dead. This community
cannot be kept from railroad facilities
much longer.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
Died at Napa.

Mrs, Poll. who was adjudged insane
about two weeks ago. and taken to the
Napa insane asylum, died at that I'M
stitution on the 23d inst. Her remains
were brought to Jackson, and inferred
in the Protestant cemetery on Thurs.
daV,
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
New Cable.

The miners at the Oneida were given
a holiday Wednesday while a new
cable was being put upon the wheel.
The old cable was not considered un-
safe, but the company did not wish to
take any chances.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
Out on Bail

j. J. Excl, who was convicted of as
sault with deadly weapon in the su-
perior court last week, was given his
liberty Wednesday,, on furnishing $500
bail. Mr.. Excl will appear for sen-
tence Saturday morning.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
You Know What You Are Taking

When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle showing
that it is simply Iron and Quinine in a
tasteiess form. No Cure. No PAY. SOC
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27

The jackson and Mokelumne Hill
baseball teams will contest for suprem-
acy on the Jackson grounds Sunday
next,
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27

People wonder why Wonderly has
such wonderful success in selling sew
ing machines. He handles the best
article, and advertises extensively.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27

Piccardo is looking for you, better
see what he wants. It may mean dol
lars to you,
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27

W. Fl. Wonderly handles the sweet
est singers in the land-the Singer sew
ing machine.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27

Ledger and Chicago Weekly Inter-
Ocean, both papers one year for 81 so
in advance.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27

Easy riding saddles. collars that fit,
and whips that pop at Piccardo's.
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27
Uncalled-for Letters.

Letters remaining unclaimed in the
Jackson, Cal, postoffice, for the week
ending May 81, 1904:
Amador ledger., 1904-05-27

Clara Rugne Daniel Roberts
fuss Nelson Arthur Little
3. Anderson Carrie Apperson
G. G. FOLGER. Postmaster.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-08-31
KILLS HIS EMPLOYEES
Connecticut Farmer Is Accus.
ed of Four Murders

COLCHESTER, Conn, Aug. 3O.-That
wich county jail, is the perpetrator of
without precedent in the history of Con-
necticut is the belief of the state officials
who today began systematic search for
bodies on the Marx farm. Four murders
and an attempt to poison another man
can, it is believed by these officials, be
traced to Marx
The bodies of two Of Marks victims.
Joe Pavol and Joe Palm, have been found.
Marx is awaiting trial charged with the
murder of Pavol, his wife being held as
witness for the state. The two bodies
for which the search was begun today are
those of an eighteen-year-old boy and
Hebrew peddler The boy, who was
known as Harry. arrived in New York
from Russia about three years ago, and
he came here soon after to work for
Marx. He worked on the farm for about
six months and then suddenly disappear
ed. The Hebrew peddler went to the
Marx home one evening two years ago
and he has not been seen alive since so
far as known. The motive for the
crimes can be traced only to an insane de-
sire on the part of Marx to escape paying
money to persons TO whom he was in
debted. The two men whose bodies have
been found were six months behind in
their wages, as was the young boy Harry.
1t is said that Marx drugged his vic
tins when they pressed him too hard for
their wages and then crushed their heads,
after which the bodies were dismembered
and buried.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-08-31
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SALTWATER

Edwin st. John, of this city, yesterday
filed for the Republican nomination for
mayor. Nominations close this evening
and it is generally believed that there will
be no more filing for mayor, and that the
race will be between Mayor j. G. Armson
on the Democratic side and Mr.. st. John
on the Republican.
w. j. Simmons, of Forest Lake, Wash
ington county. was in the city yesterd-
day and will endeavor to secure the Re-
publican nomination for representative
from this district Others who have filed
for the Republican nomination for that
Office are John DAILY, H. B. Vollmer, o.
B. Soule and Sven Magnuson. The last
two were members of the legislature two
years ago. 1t was whispered in political
circles yesterday that DIR. C. o. Burn
ham and John Zelch would probably file
for representative today.
John j. Stinson has filed for the Re
publican nomination for alderman in the
Third ward. No Democratic candidates
have as yet filed for the aldermanic nom
inatfon in the Third. The Democratic
candidates in the First and Second wards
are D. j. Hooley and N. A. Starkel.
Thomas Hanlon, who was for several
years superintendent of the twine fac
tory at the state prison and who now
holds a similar position in the prison at
Bismarck, N. D., arrived here yesterday
on a visit to his family. Mr.. Hanlon says
that the state of North Dakota manufac-
tured little more than 100000 pounds
of twine this season, all of which was
sold to farmers in that state. The fac
tory is shut down. but will start up again.
Chairman McGarry, of the Democratic
county convention, has appointed the fol-
lowing county committee: Anthony Wolf,
R. w. McGarry. ]. ]. Eichten, P. H. Ryan,
p. J. Arndt, G. w. Kroon, NJ. w. Muir
ray, j. F. Sullivan, William Smithson,
Thomas Curtis, William Dornfeldt. John
Rowland, Theodore Joseph Lutes, William
Raleigh, F. H. Schabert, F. C. Ford, Hen
ry Hickman, Henry Olson. t. J. Kitty
S. E. Sanderson, William Minogue, c. v.
Smith, A L.. Stromberg, John H. Hone
Peter Thompson, Pat Mcdonald and G. "A.
Landes.
Henry Nelson was adjudged insane yes
terday and will undergo treatment at the
Rochester asylum. He became insane
over love affair. He has resided at
Forest Lake for several years.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-08-31
DECISIVE BATTLE OF THE VAR is ON
Continued From First Page

times Japa-
companies in Russian po-
and annlhllaed
nese artillery fire ssSas
southern outflank the
protection Of the bat
another noticed running
outfank the posi-
regiment battery ordered to
retreat in disorder evaeu
throughout
the Russian third
corps
have not been
heavy except regiments Which sustained bayonet
serving Russian gun except one
were killed by shrapnel survivor, badly
wounded herocally his to headquarters and
even quit until the general perep-
torily ordered him to the hospital
energetic attack expected tonorroVv Cen fSu-
participate in today's engagement
SAVAGE FIGHTING AT PORT ARTHUR
Special o Globe
cHIFJ Aug 3o-A special arrived from Port
Nlovi paper II o'clock the night Of
AUG force Of infantry
postlon
along IN long INES Inc
beneath the walls when
opened volley firing The japanese rolled
hillside dead and vWoundeo f1les iallhg
advanced again with reckless bravery,
comrades again they
repulsed Of Infantry penetrat-
o shouting
annihilaed the enemy,
banza'
advanced stumbling
the and Russians waited until
they yards away, fired machine and
moved the enemy down like reapers cutting corn
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-08-31
M'vICKER CONTEST
Serious Trouble Is Promised
Over Woman's Body

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Aug. 30.-The
body of Mrs. J. H. Mcvicker, together
with all of her effects at the Pasadena
hotel where she resided, are being held
by her physician, L. C. H. Zeigler, who
indicated that he will not surrender them
on the order of her stepson. He has con-
cluded arrangements to ship the body East
within the next day or two.
A telegram has been received by II. Z.
Wyatt, the local theatrical manager, from
the public administrator of Chicago, ask
ing him to take charge of the body and
personal effects of Mrs McVicker Wyatt
has wired the public administrator at
Chicago, asking to be relieved of further
responsibility in the case. Wyatt has
been acting as the representative of the
stepson of the deceased, Horace McVicker,
since the death of Mrs. McVicker, and
ordered the holding of the autopsy over
the body, which took place two days ago.
Dr. Ziegler is quoted as saying that
he will start East with the body of Mrs
McVicker as soon as the preliminaries
are arranged, and expects to reach Chi
cago On Monday next. He states that he
has made arrangements for police pro-
lection there and will resist any effort
on the part of the Chicago relatives to
gain possession of the body. confer
ence of the California relatives of the de-
ceased was held here today, and it is
said it was decided to make a vigorous
contest for a share of the McVicker es-
tate.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-08-31
SUPERIOR MAN BREAKS
LOOSE IN NEW YORK
Arthur F. MiIIard stabs Policeman and
Tries to Kill Himself

NEW YORK, Aug. 30.-A young man
who registered as Arthur F. Millard, Of
Superior, Wis, created much excite
ment in a Broadway hotel early today
before he was overpowered by the po-
lice. After barricading himself in his
room on the fourth floor Millard arous-
ed the hotel by his cries and by throw
ing furniture about the room and out
of the window onto the dining room
and office skylight below. The police
had to chop in his door with an ak and
Officer Arnim was stabbed, but not fa-
tally, before the man was arrested.
The commotion lasted half an hour.
Millard is about twenty-five years old
He was well dressed and seemed we'll
supplied with money. He registered
and seemed perfectly rational Four
hours later the outbreak occurred.
AT the police station, where Millard
was taken, a surgeon diagnosed the
case as delirium tremenS. Millard was
apparently sane when arraigned before
the desk and he was placed in a cell
Several hours later the doorman heard
screams from the cell and found the
prisoner battering his head against the
iron bars of the doors. The walls and
the door were spattered with blood. A
surgeon was again summoned. He said
that Millard had a scalp wound and
the man was taken to the hospital.