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Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
Officers Elected.

The election of officers of the Jackson
Miners Union, W. F. M, took place
at the hall of the union on Wednesday
evening. There was no contest for any
Office. Those elected were as follows:
Delegate to the national convention
which meets in Salt Lake City in May
next, William Tyacke. President of
the local union, Herbert Griggs; vice
president. Jos. Rogers; secretary, Sam
Harris; recording secretary, Ed Gut
fridge; conductor, Phil Delami; inside
warden, Sam Radovich; outside war
den, James Madden.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
Jackson School Notes.

The school took a holiday Wednes-
day of last week-Washington's birth
day. However, exercises eommemor-
ative OF the occasion were held in most
of the rooms during the week. In the
principals room program of thirteen
numbers. including debate on Wash
ington and Lincoln, was rendered.
Ora AngOve led the affirmative, Lin
coin while Lewis Love led the negative,
(Washington). The decision of the
judges was in favor Of the negative.
Parents and guardians should see
that pupils attend school punctually
and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and hardness
being allowed only for the most urgent
reasons. And in case of such absence
and tardiness, the law requires that a
good and sufficient excuse be given by
parent Or guardian.
Visitors-especially parents-are al
ways welcome.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
To the Public.

Having had very successful trip
through the county, 1 am now on my
way to Frisco to select an up Ito date
line of silk shirt waist suits in checks,
stripes, and plain silks, an elegant line
OF summer dress goods, shirt waists,
white goods, and everything needful
for an early spring and summer. Not
withstanding the sincerity of my friends
in making high and unconstitutional
license, [ will still give the best value
for the least money.
E. TEEsDALE, "The Peddler."
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
MINING NEWS.

ASBESTOS has been left at
this Office specimens of asbestos ore
from the ranch of the Ellis Bros, in
Jackson valley. There is a good de-
mand for this mineral of commercial
quality. Whether the asbestos sam
pies left with US meet the requirements
of the commercial article, we are not
expert enough to judge.
DEFENDER.-Ve encouraging re-
ports come from this NINE Recently
the men have been operating the prop
erty on an understanding with the
owner to take certain percentage of
the proceeds. They went to work in
the 200 drift. and in short time opened
up fine ledge of ore, said to be nine
feet wide. The rock prospects we'll,
and the lessees are very much elated
over the bright prospects. The mill
is to be started on the rock at once.
ALMA.-Last week survey of mill
site was made in the interest OF this
company on the creek south of the
Alma property. The proposed site en-
braces portion of Harry Jones ranch.
Several days were devoted by John A.
Brown and assistants in making this
survey. Nothing definite has been
done beyond the survey to purchase
the property, but it is thought the site
will be secured, as it comprises the best
site for a mill adjacent to the mine. 1t
is believed from this action, notwith-
standing the fact that this property
has been idle for years, and that when
work ceased the reports circulated we're
10 the effect that no pay ore of any size
had been discovered after thorough
search, that the owners have we'll
founded belief that there is a mine
within the limits of their boundaries.
They bought the property outright
from David Mattley two years ago, and
it is now thought that after straighten-
ing out all matters relating to mine
and mill, work will be resumed.
COPPER ORES. S.-W. M. Nichols has
left at our Office samples of copper ore
taken from surface groupings on his
ranch in Jackson valley opposite the
Campo Seco copper mines. The sam
pies include several points along the
ledge, and experts who have examined
the rock on the ground say the pros
poets are fully as good as were the sur
face indications at the thriving mining
camp on the Calaveras side of the river.
The outcroppings are from 20 to 80 feet
wide in places, and only three miles
intervene in direct line from Campo
Seco, the ledge being plainly traceable
the entire distance. No assay has been
made of the ore, but it would seem such
heavy deposits are worthy the atten-
tion of mining experts. The Campo
Seco mines employ about 100 men. The
ore carries not only copper. but gold
and silver, the yield of the latter
metals being sufficient to pay all ex-
penses, the yield in copper being clear
profit. Whether the ledge on the
Amador side is equally impregnated
with gold and silver can be ascertained
only by a careful survey. Samples of
the ore may be seen at the Ledger
Office.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
Left the County.
Office.

There has been much talk during
the past week over the disappearance
from Jackson of Antoine Ratio, we'll
known contractor and builder, on Sun
day last. Last summer he contracted
for number of dwelling houses around
Jackson, also for the additional story
on the Odd Fellows hall. On some of
these contracts, particularly the last
named, he went considerably behind,
and became seriously involved 6nanci-
ally, being unable to meet the claims
for wages and material. For some
weeks he had been working to
straighten out the tangle, and it is
thought, realizing the impossibility of
doing so with what was coming to him,
he concluded to get out of the trouble
by leaving the county, for a while at
least. 1t is not believed that Ratio is
dishonest; on the contrary it is gen.
orally admitted that he would pay
every dollar if he were able. Still his
disappearance has given rise to COM
plications. The Odd Fellows building
is still uncompleted, SO it is claimed,
and claims for labor and material are
still unpaid. John Chinn and John
Strobm are sureties on the bond for
the faithful performance of the con-
tract, and have been waited on by the
committee of Odd Fellows having
charge of the building. On the other
hand, they claim they have been re-
leased from liability by changes in the
contract. A law suit or two will per-
haps be in order before the muddle is
adjusted.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
Pleasant and Harmless.

Don't drug the stomach to cure a
cough. One Minute Cough Cure cuts
the mucous, draws the Inflammation out
of the throat, lungs and bronchial
tubes, heals, soothes and cures. A
quick cure for Group and Whooping
Cough. One Minute Cough Cure re-
lieves a cough in one minute because it
acts first on the mucous membrane
right where the cough ubles-in the
throat or deep-seated on the lungs.
Sold by all druggists.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
Committed for Insanity.

On Wednesday there were two ex-
aminations for insanity before the
superior court, with Drs. A. M. Gall
and E. E. Endicott as the examining
physicians.
The first case was that of Paul
Avanzino, a young Italian, aged %
years. He is brother of the man
who a year or so ago was charged with
mayhem, in biting piece from the
eyebrow of man at jackson Gate,
and who was deported under the fed
eral law prohibiting immigration of
alien criminals to the United States.
Paul has been in the county about
eighteen months. At the time his
brother was held in the local Jail, his
actions were remarkable He was
noticed to watch for hours at time in
front of the Jail, seemingly brooding
over the plight of his relative. He
was then stout, strapping fellow, ap-
parently in the enjoyment of perfect
health. In court however, he appeared
but the ghost of his former self
emaciated. and weak physically and
mentally. 1t was brought out at the
hearing that he had been in the Stock
ton asylum twice, and had escaped
from that institution on both occasions.
He said after working around at the
asylum for month, finding that he
was not paid for his work, he escaped,
and got as far as Lodi, where he was
captured and sent back After week
or two he obtained his liberty, prob
ably by escaping. AS soon as he was
brought to the county jail he started
in to work. cleaning up around the
place. Asked why he did so, he re-
piled he had nothing else to do. He
ate the fare furnished at the Jail with
avidity: it was good he said; but on
the outside he refused it, as not up to
his notions of wholesome grub. He has
no relatives in the county. He was
committed to Stockton.
The other patient was Julius Froe-
Itch, aged 49 years, a native of Amador
county. This case is one of peculiar
sadness. The victim appeared physi-
cal and mental wreck. He was unable
to utter a word, not altogether on &C
count of his intellectual break up, but
also owing to cancerous growth upon
the tongue, the progress of which has
closed his powers of speech for good
Nine years ago he was examined for in
sanity, and committed to Stockton.
After few weeks his relatives applied
to the authorities to have him placed
in their care, and without being for
mally discharged he was returned to
the care of his friends here, and ever
since has been in their charge. His
mental condition has developed no i'm
provement; he needs constant watch
ing, and the conclusion was finally
reached to have him recommitted. In
the course of the inquiry it was brought
out that when about 26 years of age
the patient was vaccinated. The in
occulation was followed with a serious
outbreak of sores all over his body.
The virus seemed to poison his system.
1t was fully three years before he re-
covered; and the efficacy of the treat
ment at one of the mineral springs
was tried before this result was attained,
Other possible procuring causes were
brought out, but in the absence of any
hereditary tendency, this fact stood out
prominently. He was committed to
the Napa asylum.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
Coming Again.

Groesback's & Bragdon's grand NOV
ing pictures exhibited in Jackson Mon
day and Tuesday. All who attended
were well satisfied with the entertain
ment. Many of the scenes were out of
the ordinary line, besides being steady
and bright. The show was interspersed
with songs and dancing. The house
was well filed, and the managers were
so well pleased with the patronage that
they will show here again on Saturday
and Sunday next at Loves hall. Come
and see this show, and bring your
friends and children. They will be de-
lighted. Admission 15c, 25c and Soc.
Ledger s. Chicago Inter- Ocean, $3.50.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
Bridge Over the Mokelumne River.

We are informed that the owners of
the Campo Seco copper mine are con-
structing a substantial wagon bridge
across the Mckelumne river, opposite
the mine. They have undertaken this
improvement on their own motion, and
at their own expense. The bridge will
be OF great benefit to Amador county,
and convenience to both counties in
terested. If constructed entirely by
private funds it will be private road
way, and the question is whether it
would not be good policy for both
counties to assist in some measure, and
have the same declared free public
bridge. We learn that the main OBJ
ject of its construction is to secure
quartz rock for fiuxing purposes, which
is scarce within easy distance of the
smelters on the Calaveras side, and
plentiful on the Amador side. At
present there is no bridge for heavy
travel within five or six miles.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
SHENANDOAH VALLEY.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY. March l

OdENANDOAH VALLEY, Mdfcn L.
The weather has been unusually
warm for the past week. Almond and
apricot orchards are in bloom, and
crops of all kinds are making rapid
growth.
]. ]. Davis, who has been on the sick
list for the past two months, is now
we'll on the way to recovery.
Miss Ruby Burns is still very sick at
the home of her grandmother, Mrs.
Susan Grain.
The school is closed for this week,
our teacher, Miss Louise Mclaughlin,
having been called to Amador City by
the illness and death of her grand
mother, Mrs Allen.
Mrs. Emma Davis and daughter, Mrs
Mae Matthews, of San Jose, are visit
ing the formers mother, Mrs. Mary
Forbes.
Mrs. B. Mooney, of Amador City,
spent few days with Mrs. Susan Grain
last week, returning Monday.
Mrs. Buckner, of Mt. Aukum, has
been visiting relatives in the valley this
week.
Byron A. Downey died last Sunday
at the home of his father-in-law, S. c..
Wheeler, after an illness of several
months. The funeral took place Tues
day afternoon. the services being held
by Rev. S. Fl. Phillips, an old comrade
in the g. A. R. A number of other
members were present to give the last
salute to their dead comrade. Inter-
ment was made in the valley cemetery.
SHAN.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03

Geo. W. Brown went to Sacramento
the early part of the week, partly on
business concerning internal revenue
matters for John Strohm. The special
agent, Mr.. Williams, while here two
weeks ago, discovered some used
stamps in the barley room of the brew
cry. and their presence, how they came
there and for what purpose, has created
trouble. John Strohm says he knew
nothing OF them.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
The Staples Case.

No word has been received from
Sheriff Norman, other than the inti-
nation in a press dispatch from San
Diego dated Feb. 81, stating that he
was expected to arrive that morning
on the steamer from Ensenada with
his prisoners. The steamer reached
there, but the sheriff and his duet of
prisoners were not on board. 1t is said
he will go by the next steamer, the
Curacao, which proceeds to San Fran
cisco. We are informed that this ves-
sci is due in San Francisco on the End
instant. If he comes on that boat he
may be expected in Jackson on the 3rd
or 4th instant.
LATER.
Sheriff Norman left Ensenada on
Monday last, on the steamer Curacao,
with his prisoners, DR.. Staples and
Mrs. Hoxie. bound for San Francisco.
A press dispatch to the Call says that
some amusement was caused at the
Mexican port of departure by the sheriff
Handwriting the prisoners together in
proceeding to the boat. The captain
of the steamer, on the appearance of
the officer on board with the prisoners
in irons, ordered that the bracelets be
taken from the female prisoner. This
Sheriff Norman objected to. But the
captain-whO of course is supreme
authority on his vessel-was firm, and
the sheriff was compelled to take the
handouts from Mrs. Hoxie. While
this incident has caused some amuse-
ment at the expense of the sheriff, it
shows that Sheriff Norman is jealously
guarding the interests of the public
1t must be remembered that the sheriff
is alone. No assistance was allowed
him in bringing the two accused from
Mexico. For one man to look after two
persons charged with capital crime,
without running risks of their escape,
is difficult matter. No doubt con-
siderations of this nature led him to
take every precaution, even though
his course did seem harsh to disinter-
ested observers. When he appeared
on the vessel, and the captain inter-
fered with the sheriff's plans. the cap
tain thereby assumed all the response
bility of his actions. The boat was ue
in San Francisco yesterday. So the
sheriff and his prisoners may be looked
for to reach Jackson to-day or to-
morrow.
On inquiry at the sheriff's Office this
morning, it was definitely learned that
Sheriff Norman arrived in San Fran
cisco with his prisoners yesterday
morning. G. M. Huberty met him in
San Francisco yesterday, and sent up
word to that effect. Presumably the
sheriff will lose no time in getting to
Jackson. He could not get here be-
fore this evening, but it is likely he will
arrive at that time. For obvious
reasons he does not herald his coming
beforehand.
The tilt on the steamer between the
captain and the sheriff is variously
commented upon in town. The con-
census of opinion is in favor of the
sheriff, who was simply doing his duty
in properly safeguarding those in his
charge. 1t was in questionable taste
for the captain to butt in when no ade-
quate occasion existed therefor. 1t
was simply case of interference with
another officials business.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
A Guaranteed Cure For Piles

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
ing Piles. Druggists refund money if
PAzO OINTMENT fails to cure anv
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., 1905-03-03
Card of Thanks.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to
our neighbors and friends for their
great kindness to US during our late
bereavement through the death of our
daughter Lizzie, and special thanks to
the school for the beautiful floral
offerings.
MR.. AND MRS. GILCHRIST
AND FAMILY.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
By the Tonic Route.

The pills that act as tonic, and not
as drastic purge, are De Wits Little
Early Risers. They cure Headache,
Constipation, Biliousness, etc. Early
Risers are small, easy to take and easy
to act-a safe pill. Mack Hamilton,
hotel clerk at Valley City, N. D., says:
1.-TWO bottles cured me of chronic con-
stipation.' Sold by all druggists.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
A Destructive Fire.

To draw the fire out of burn, or
heal cut without leaving scar, use
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. A
specific for piles. Get the genuine. J.
L. Tucker, editor of the Harmonizer,
Centre, Ala, writes: ST have used De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve in my family
for Piles, cuts and burns. It is the
best salve on the market. Every family
should keep it on hand" Sold by all
druggists.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
For Sale.

The Juka boarding and lodging
houses in Center jackson, suitable for
the accommodation of from 80 to 40
boarders, Three buildings. Also s
barrels OF wine. Terms reasonable.
No membranes. For particulars in
quiro at the Ledger Office or on promises.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
Uncalled-for Letters.

Letters remaining unclaimed in the
Jackson, Cal, postoffice, for the week
ending March 8, 1905:
ID. ID. Kane John Kohler
Il. +. Buckow Luke Brandovich
Geo. Ludwig Giuseppi Navone
w. NQrtQn Dan Palte
Teodori Papi VIM, Smell
Marian Sumich Ed, Jackson Miners Union
G. G. FOLGER, Postmaster.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
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., 1905-03-03
Mill Tailings.

Cash paid for dumps of any size
carrying gold values. Will contract
for tailings from mills in operation.
Ed Millard Son, P. o. Box 2196, San
Francisco. feb Him
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
To Cure A Cold In Ono Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
If it fails to cure. E. W. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03

Mrs. A, W. Griffith moved Wednes-
day from Sutter Creek to Jackson. She
has taken rooms in the Mace-Kay
building on Main street.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
Has Stood the Test 25 Years.

The old, original GROVES Tasteless
Chill Tonic. You know what you are
taking. It is iron and quinine in a
tasteless form. No cure no pay. SOC,
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03

Give us daily some good bread. Pio-
noer Flour makes the best.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
Card of Thanks.

We wish to extend our most heart
felt thanks to our many relatives and
friends who so kindly assisted in caring
for our dear little August during his
last days on earth with us.
Respectfully,
MIR. AND MRS. L. P. GEBHARDT.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03

Total rainfall for season to date 20 Is inches
To corresponding period last season q. 13 ''
Amador ledger., 1905-03-03
TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL

This table gives the highest and lowest tenn
perature in jackson for each day, together with
the rainfall, as recorded by self-registering in
struments kept at the Ledger office:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-02
IRIS TATE DOCTORS.
Officers ElectedNex Meeting
"a to be Held in South Carolina

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aosanth e to riS sedea
Association OF tho t,arolnas and Virginia nd.
journcd Tonight after two days spent In tthe
most Interesting @dscusalons on diseases anu
matters connected With, the 4 pro fossil on The
i1tetlngi was tho largest nj tended and most
successful ever Held " and those present arc
delighted with tho treatment received from,
4 the hpspitabe people OF Gree nsboro. s|s I'd
& rho officers were elected as follows: Ii Pres.
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ice.rresidents siIr;J IIugh NJ. Taylor, OF
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Anderson, OF Wilson, for Nortl, Carolina seq
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DR. ~. 5t N. icIenzie, Of Salisbury: pr.
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Ii. Cobb OF Goldsboro, 4 for North Car r,
Dr. q. I'D Upshur Of Rlchnond s y e =.
Anderson, OF Tarmv Id, ind Or. stuart Nc tc
Oulre Of edmond for Virginia u pr A
Wilson, Of 8 spartnnburg; Ed ward ,ls y.
Parker, OF Charleston, and Or. w. 4. Low Low
mann, 4 81 Ora ngeburg; for South Ca rollna.
SIItSWas decided to hold The next annual ineet-
Ing at White Stone III thia Snri ngs 81 q
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president was made an honorary fc oW.,iI.....
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-02
/ Bible Study.

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Men and the Bible, viii doubtless o pc
a. revelation 10 ma ny of your readGirs.
to see SO many men studyinY the B 81 y
for themselves n und h q Is most signttlcanIltt
thing that this v effort 8ls necessary.,,Ilill
order Sto learn the truth seeing that
5preachng lus been 50 uilv On recent re- Il
years Jesus Christ SAID q 4 /. N ,a ane
woman y 1s he an, n tbs p topn
We're =, until john" thus designating join,
the greatest e e,,ne Ic ard
a Clergy man state Just why y pm We ,a
Baptist is greater than any other man
given Jesus Christ 4on YoH stat rs
time complained that 1t was dlihcu Z. 20
bring mon to church and interest them
lin the subject of rel gloni ess there e
is treason for thla, n en who study , the
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OF the truth .llas beeV 1ldden. from a,tn !,
wise and prudent and Mas boen4 reve 4; s, !,
to ta bes. Verify the good wine 4 81
the Gospel Of Jesus Christ has not yet 81
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-02
GRUBBgWAs2.TREA'TE!.D|
R 40 \ III! JAIL
Affidavits That He Had Every.
thing His Own q Way " 81 !
Are Denied.

lsteclal 70 III s Times. Dlspa toi,., +. Il
LttXINCtrO M N 81, Nnrcli q "a q pout,
forty affldaylts wures rcnd iii Tho Grul' "
case to-day THE State presented about
twenty, alleging that they cduld not get
d. fair trial It'll he county md that Grubb
has canvassed the county thoroughly 4. to
Influence possible Jurors to tacqtlt him
regardless or the evidence; that he has beott
treated royalty Iii jill Bund lowed u tclo-
phone, Typewriter and stenogrlplicr wills
key, nhd All extra bed for friends who
stay over night; that crowds Of friends
30 III and out every day, and thut lie
has never been confined q IN ~ cell, but
goes Into tho yard ort4SGwhere $hei wishes
on the premises. III d, .3si " sS
A THE defense introduced affdhvits de-
,hying these charges aud istntng thnt the
stnto4could get d fdir trial; that Grub
1ias beon treated as any other pristonler,
etc. 3tSsi5 s3ysit y II jYGEs j, 81 81
Judge Bryan will Ahcargn in the
morning ind render his decision. n 355 Il