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Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
The Staples Case.

Little can be added to the statement
made in the Ledger last week relative
to this notorious case. Sheriff Norman
has written to deputy Kay, saying that
he would not be home for ten or twelve
days. This was last Thursday, so the
time will be up about the last of the
month. The sheriff was then in San
Diego, attending to some other busi-
ness there while the papers in the
Staples case were travelling through
the tediously slow process of Mexican
red tape. Nothing was said to account
for the delay, other than the slowness
OF the officials of the southern republi
can. Business that might easily be
transacted in few hours, required as
many days to complete. The sheriff
would have to return from San DIEGO
to Ensenada for his prisoners, and as
the steamer plies between these points
every ten days, in the event of the
eXtradltion papers not being fixed I'D
DIS anticipated, IL would probably in
volve another stay of over week.
However, Sheriff Norman is expected
to be home by the end of the month.
unless something unforeseen happens.
We may also say that the sheriff's trip
to Mexico is on state business. The
state will bear all the expenses of the
extradition of the two accused persons.
DR.. Staples and Mrs. Hoxie. All the
negotiations are between the state of
California and the Mexican autho critics,
and the sheriff of Amador county is the
executive officer representing the state,
and not merely Amador county in this
transaction. The bill of costs there
fore is a state and not county charge.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
Furnishing Official Bonds.

County treasurer Gritton put in a
claim before the board of supervisors
at the last meeting for S120 for prem
lum for official bonds furnished by one
OF the guarantee companies engaged in
that business. The claim was rejected.
1t is said there is law now on the
statute books making claim for official
bonds county charge. Under this
law all county officers are enabled to
get their bonds from a responsible COM
pany without charge to themselves.
1t is claimed in behalf of the law. that
it is better for the county to secure
protective bonds on the outside in this
way, than to adhere to the practice
heretofore followed of each officer
travelling over the county and getting
property holders of his political or
party friends to the number of a score
or more in some instances to go security
for him. If one loss occurs the indi-
vidual bondsmen stand together and
resist collection through the courts.
We have had instances of this kind in
Amador county, and years have elapsed
before the county got anything. One
particular case the claim was whitfield
down to about 25 cents on the dollar.
and finally settled on a basis of that
kind. These facts are referred to in
proof that the policy of having official
bonds furnished by guarantee COM
panies is in line with public interests
But why the county treasury should
bear the cost is another question. The
claim was repudiated in face of the law
on what plea we do not know, unless it
be that the law making it a county
charge was passed after the present
county officers took their seats; in
which case it might apply to future
but not to present incum bents,
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
1880 CONCERT.

Loye's hall was filed to overHowine
on Wednesday evening when the peo
pie who held sway in 1880 again. ap-
peared upon the stage under the
auspices of the New Idea Club, and in
their most ancient manner and dressed
In their original 1880 costumes en-
deavored to entertain the modern peo-
pie of Jackson. Just how we'll they
succeeded was evinoed by the thunder
Gus applause that followed each num-
ber. Skirts with hoops, skirts without
hoops, and skirts that took three pair
of hoops to give them prominent ap-
pearance were in evidence on the stage.
We little wonder that the doors to the
dwellings of our forefathers occupied
the whole side of the house. Our grand :
mothers must have cut wide swath
when on dress parade. The entertain
ment began promptly at s p. M, and
continued uninterruptedly until HIS
Every number was a credit to the man
agement. Reuben and Rachael brought
down the house. Doc Caldwell must
have been beau ideal in his younger
days. Miss Smith has twinkle in her
eye that may mean yes, even though
she answers no. She might be only
'foolin." The five little tots in their
character song were recalled, and never
missed step in the difficult march.
The tableauX were all beautiful, each
representing an idea originated by the
Now Idea Club. Mrs. Duden with her
collection of wax figures scored great
hit. Each figure after being wound up
would initiate some person. They
really appeared like sensible people,
but their mistress assured the audience
that they were not. Too much praise
cannot be given Mrs. DR.. Endicott for
the manner in which she arranged and
successfully carried out the musical
part OF the program. Over S160 was
taken in through sale of tickets. The
club will now be able to pay all its
obligations on the new church, and
have money in reserve. The club will
express to those who so ably assisted
on the program their appreciation of
services rendered in their own ideal way
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
Contested Homestead.

The case of H. F. Vogt VS.. 7.
Beauchemin, involving a contest be-
tween the agricultural and mineral
claimants of tract of land on the
Mokelumne river, in the vicinity of
Electra, came up for hearing before
the Sacramento land office last week.
Beauchemin proved up on his home
stead over two years ago: Vogt at
that time filed protest, alleging that
the land was mineral in character, and
that it included portion of two min
ing claims held by him. There was
some doubt whether there was any
conflict, in the absence of definite
survey, and so the papers went on to
Washington. The Washington author
tiles held that the fact of conflict must
be first established. A survey was
made and it was found, so it is claimed,
that the homestead did actually in
clude the greater part Of two mining
claims of record. Hence the hearing
to determine the mineral or non- mineral
character of the land. J. ". Caldwell
represented the contestant, Vogt, who
appeared with several other witnesses.
Silas Penry was attorney for the home
stead claimant. After hearing por-
tion of the contestants case, that side
was brought to halt through inability
to furnish further fees for taking testi-
mony, and as far as that side was con-
cerned the hearing was continued.
The homesteader then put in the whole
of his testimony. The case is there
fore hung up, until such time as the
contestant is prepared to put in the
balance of his testimony, which CON
sists OF two or three witnesses.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
MINING NEWS.

JOSE GULCH. = This property at
Butte City has been idle for several
weeks, pending the Strengthening out
of the title. w. E. Stewart, who has
been Instrumental in getting the pres
ent company to take hold of the mine
and who has the management of it, has
succeeded in getting the title in proper
shape. At the meeting of the directors
early next month, it is believed that
everything will be adjusted. and mine
and mill resume operations A run of
the mill was made last month, with
what output we are not informed, ex-
cept that the rock is said to have more
than paid expenses.
KENNEDY.-It is pleasing to report
that this big mine has been on divi-
dend paying basis for several months
With the completion of the mill large
element in the running expense account
has been dispensed with, and the era
o. dividends has again arrived. Sew
eral monthly dividends have been paid
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
roth Birthday.

Mrs Elizabeth Stasal, one of the old :
est residents of Jackson, celebrated her
10Th birthday on Sunday, the 18th
inst, in most appropriate manner.
Her daughters prepared feast royal,
and invited many of their German
friends to spend the day with them.
Only the German language was spoken
during the day. The lady forgot her
age for the time being, and was appar-
emily one of the youngest persons
present. After doing ample justice to
the sumptuous repast, the guests ad-
journed to the parlors and spent the
afternoon in story telling, talking over
old times, etc., etc. At late hour,
after wishing Mrs. Stasal many re-
currences of the pleasant occasion, the
guests returned to their various homes,
feeling that one of the most sunny days
in their life's history had just ended.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
VOLCANO.
VOLCANO, Feb. %

VOLCANO, Feb. %.
Mr.. Lewis, better known as Hooligan,
went to Jackson this week to install a
gold saving plant similar to the one
now in operation at Grillo Bros. gra vel
mine, Volcano Hill.
James Hanley and Bmmet Gillick are
running off a lot of gravel. from which
they expect to secure liberal quantity
of yellow stuff.
Baroni & Co. are getting all the lava
stripped from their claim, and are get
ting into the gravel. They expect to
reap rich harvest in nuggets and fine
gold.
Charlie Gillick and Wilbur Murphy
are prospecting at the China grave
yard. We wish them luck.
The dance given in Armory hall was
a social and financial success. John
Harker's orchestra furnished the music.
Volcano boasts of new restaurant,
not exactly in town but in its suburbs
It is quick order house. | have not
had the price to patronize this eating
house. l understand one must furnish
a fowl, bottle or ham, along with
an invitation, to get on the inside. If
the neighbors do not keep their hem
neries too tightly locked or closely
guarded | may be able to secure the
price of admission, and if l can rustic
an invitation l can probably let you
know next week what the inside of this
adjustment is like.
Prof. Davis, our school teacher,
wields the rod of correction with a
powerful arm. He landed on several
of ''us fellers" last week, but with all
his faults we love him still. KNoCKo.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
OLETA.
OLETA. February q.

OLETA, February 81.
One would have thought second
deluge was upon US by the flood gates
of the sky opening Sunday afternoon.
1t was only of short duration.
Several of the tOwnspeople attended
the drama given for the benefit of the
Catholic church in Plymouth Saturday
evening. The play was ably handled
by those who took part, especially the
two ''fre eaters" after the charming
''vidder."
Miss Nellie Robinson returned to her
duties at Slate Creek Sunday.
Miss Winnie Keffer spent few days
at home this week.
G. w. Deitz returned from his trip
to San Francisco Friday evening. His
wife accompanied him back.
A pleasant entertainment was given
under the auspices of the ladies of the
w. G. 7. U. Friday evening, in
memoriam of Frances E. Willard. The
program consisted Of recitations, read
ing, music, and remarks by several
leading members.
S. K. Thornton left Sunday morning
for San Francisco, to attend to the
company's interests in the Mckinley
quartz mine at the O'Neal ranch.
Charlie Bloom and Al Woolfork have
taken the contract to fall the timber
on the D. Fl. Hutchinson place, where
now you can hear the hum of the saw
and the ring of the AK.
Mrs. Mary J. Erauw has returned
home, after two months visit with
friends and relatives in Sacramento
and Vallejo. Her son, Ernest, who
has been in San Francisco for some
time past, accompanied her.
Misses Marguerite Schillings and
Jessie Brown went to Sutter Saturday
on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Nelson Jones took
their departure on Saturdays stage
for their future home in Point Rich
mond. May success be theirs.
JEZEBEL..
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
To Test a Tax Title.

The case OF j. Nicholaus VS.. B. Mich
ley, which occupied several days of last
week in the superior court of this
county, is one of much Importance. 1t
involves the validity of tax title from
the state of California under the present
law concerning the sale and disposition
OF property sold to the state on account
of delinquent taxes. The property
affected is in the vicinity of Plymouth.
Nlchley was the owner. In 1897, the
taxes being unpaid, the property was
sold to the state, with other delinquent
property of that year. After lapse
OF five years, as the law provides, the
parcel remaining unredeemed, deed
was issued to the state for the same.
This was formal and ex-parte pro-
ceeding; no notice being required to be
given the former owner. In 1903 John
Nicholaus petitioned to have the prop
erty advertised for sale at public
auction, and the authorization of the
controller was given for that purpose.
The advertisement was duly published
in the Ledger, and at the sale the
plaintiff became the purchaser, at the
price of all the delinquent taxes for sew
eral years, with penalties, costs and in
terest added. In all the proceedings
the provisions of the law were closely
adhered to. Nicholaus got his deed.
The original owner was not named nor
notified in any way; the law does not
make any provision therefor. The
presumption is that the owner of prop
erty must know whether he has paid
taxes regularly or not; if he neglects
to pay, he thereby voluntarily takes
all the risks incident to such neglect.
After the plaintiff got possession, Mich
ley, the former owner, set up some
claim. To settle the matter definitely,
Nicholaus brought suit to quiet title.
1t is claimed that the case is of state
wide interest, as upon its determination
rests all property sold by the state
for delinquent taxes. G. H. Crocker is
attorney for plaintiff, and A. Caminetti
for defendant. The matter was argued
and submitted last Saturday. 1t is
likely that whichever way the case is
decided, on account of it's Importance,
it may be appealed to the supreme
court.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
X. OF P. ANNIVERSARY.
Rathbone Lodge Celebrates the Anniver
sary of the Order.

One of the most ENJOYABLE social
functions that has taken place in Jack
son for many years was the entertain
ment given last Friday evening by
RathbOne Lodge No. I66, K. of P, in
honor of the anniversary of the es-
tablishment of the order in America.
The order had its origin in 1864-over
half century ago-and its 51st ami
versary was selected by the lodge to be
commemorated in fitting style by an
entertainment that would live in the
pleasing memories of those who par
ticipated therein. The affair took
place in Odd Fellows hall. Invitations
were sent broadcast over the county
and in response thereto 205 persons
were assemb bled to witness the cere-
monies. many being from Sutter Creek,
Amador City, and other outside towns.
The program was varied and interest
ing, including an address of welcome
by DR.. A. M. Gall, singing of solos and
duets. instrumental music, recitations,
etc. After the literary exercises were
through, the company repaired to the
banquet room, where delieacies in pro-
fusion and variety to crafty the most
epleuerean appetite were spread.
Toasts and responses thereto were also
in order. AS a wind-up of the pro-
ceedlngs social dance was INDUCED in,
which terminated an evening of un-
alloyed pleasure. The affair finally
broke up about 3 o'clock in the
morning.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
Won Back.

The above entitled war drama was
given in Plymouth by local talent on
the evening of the 18th, and is said to
have been one of the most creditable
performances ever witnessed on the
Plymouth stage. Several of the lead
Ing characters were old timers at the
business, and they maintained their
already enviable regulations. To make
special mention of any particular one
without mentioning all would be inn
prudent, for each and every one did his
or her part WE'LL The vast audience
at various times were visibly affected
by the thrilling scenes as portrayed by
the actors. Many old veterans as we'll
as the ladies were moved to tears. The
Blue and the Gray tenting together on
the old camp ground was scene that
Will not soon be forgotten The entire
management was left to DR.. w. A.
Norman, who by his determination and
energy made failure an impossibilitv.
Being an artist of known ability he
spent days in painting special scenery
for the occasion. The ladies of the
Catholic church wish to extend to him
their heartfelt thanks for his untiring
efforts. Shields hall was taxed to its
fullest capacity to hold the seemingly
myriads of people who had come from
everywhere. Prominent vocalists from
other towns assisted during the even
Ing, and their efforts were greatly ap-
preciated by all present Over 800
remains in the fund after all expenses
have been paid.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
Killed in the Keystone.

Coroner G. M. Huberty was called to
Amador City yesterday, to held an in
quest over the body of a young Italian
named Batiste Gracadi, who was killed
in the Keystone mine that morning.
1t appears the victim was working in
the 500 foot level, attending chuck. A
mass of rock slid from above, inflicting
injuries from which he died in a short
time. Another miner was working
only few feet away when the accident
occurred. He was 26 years of age, a
native of Italy, and leaves no relatives
in this county. The jury found a ver-
dict of accidental death, exonerating
the company from all blame in the
matter.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
THE RAILROAD PROPOSITION.
Citizens of Jackson Do Not Favor Sub
sidizing Railroad

The proposition as presented by the
magnates of the lone and Eastern Rail
road to demand 500, 600 in money aud
right OF way and depot site for each of
the towns OF jackson and Sutter Creek
as the price of building the road to
those towns, as stated by the Ledger
OF last week, was strictly correct That
was the shape in which the matter was
first placed before the citizens. The
people did not take kindly to the invi-
tation. Indeed, hue and cry instant
ly went up against listening to any
such proposal. The following day.
Saturday, the plan was somewhat
modified. 1t was then intimated that
if Jackson people would take up the
bonds of the company to the tune of
800, 900, at per cent discount on par
value, the company would agree to
bring the road into town.. OF course
this was to be in addition to providing
depot site and right of way from the
Oneida. This modification met with
no more favor than the original prop
ostion. The truth is the road was en-
gineered from the start that local
capitalists would not be asked to SUBJ
scribe for stock or bonds; they were
ignored in the matter; there was plenty
of money on the outside to be had, and
the road would be built and equipped
and owned by the promoters and out
siders interested in the scheme This
was perfectly agreeable to the business
generally. 1t was an i'm
enterprise was carried out; so long as
the road was built to the towns desig-
mated in the application for franchise
the people were fully satisfied. True.
the survey of the line to Martells only,
and the contract for building extending |
only to that point, was regarded as
misty, but this was explained that it
meant nothing more than that the
road was to be built in sections. After
reaching Martell's, survey and con-
struction work would be prosecuted to |
the two towns without delay, and on
the same basis as the other portion of
the line had been onstructed-namely,
help from the citizens. The
investors we're after business, and
would be fully satisfied if they corralled
all the traffic between lone and the
mining towns; that would sufficiently
repay them for the outlay. Such was
the attitude of the promoters from the
start. 1t, therefore, was serious let
1own when the $20.O bonus was
sprung. The feeling is decidedly hos
lie. We have not heard one voice
'aised in favor of contributing in the
way proposed, The furnishing of
depot site-not such an ex-
;ensive tract as proposed, which is
between IL and IL acres-and the Sc
curing of the right of way from Oneida,
s not considered unreasonable. Be-
Tond this, however, there is little dis
position at present to yield.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
That Tickling in the Throat.

One minute after taking One Minute
Cough Cure that tickling in the throat
is gone. 1t acts in the throat-not the
stomach. Harmless for children.
A L. Spofford, postmaster at Chester,
Mich, says: ''Our little girl was un-
conscious from strangulation during a
sudden and terrible attack of Group.
Three doses of One Minute Cough Cure
half an hour apart speedily cured her.
1 cannot praise One Minute Cough Cure
too much for what it has done in our
family" 1t always gives relief. Sold
by all druggists,
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
JACKSON SHOE STORE
Regulators of low prices.
Will Do General Blacksmithing.

L. Costa, the we'll known horseshoer,
wishes to inform teamsters and others
that after March 1st he will be pre-
pared TO do general blacksmithing, in
addition to horseshoeing, to which he
has confined his business so far. He
has secured the services of a good gen.
eral mechanic, and persons entrusting
any work in his hands may depend
upon getting the same done promptly
and at reasonable rates. Call on him
when you want blacksmithing of any
kind
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
Look! Read!
Ladies' knit vest, for Sc
Not over g sold to
any one person

Ladies good knit vest,
regular l5c, for &c
Ladies good knit vest,
regular zoe, for l2C
Ladies' good knit vest.
regular 25c, for l9C
Ladies' silk lille, black or
cream, 75c, for 39C
Ladies' knit pants. good,
regular 25c, for 19C
Ladies' knit pants, good,
regular soc, for 39C
Misses and Child's vest,
every one tapped, and
best grade, regular 15c
to 25c, for 7C
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
Mothers, Be Careful

of the health of your children. Look
out for Coughs, Colds, Group and
Whooping Cough. Stop them in time
One Minute Cough Cure is the best
remedy. Harmless and pleasant. Sold
by all druggists.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
Extra Drive for Men
SHIRT DAY

Saturday will be a big
day in the shirt line. Our
entire stock of shirts cut
one-half, or about; not old
stock but good new goods,
guaranteed to fit and wear,
and best of all not to fade
when washed. See our
window for prices. Don't
miss this sale.
Mems dress shirt; regu=
lar SOC shirt, for 35C
Mems dress shirt; regu-
lar 75c shirt, for 4OC
Mems dress shirt; regu-
lar $1.OO shirt, for 75C
Mems dress shirt; regu-
lar $1.25 shirt, for SOC
Mems dress shirt; regu-
lar $l.5O shirt, for $1.OO
Mems dress shirt; regu-
lar $1.75 shirt, for $l.15
Mems dress shirt; regu-
lar $500 shirt, for S1.25
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
Deserved Popularity.

To cure Constipation and LIVER trou-
bles by gently moving the bowels and
acting as tonic to the liver, take Lit
tie Early Risers. These Famous Little
Pills are mild, pleasant and harmless,
but effective and sure. Their universal
use for many years is strong guaran-
tee of their popularity and usefulness.
Sold by all druggists.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
Bad Indeed.

Losing flesh is indeed 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., 1905-02-24
To Cure A Cold In One 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., 1905-02-24
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
quire at the Ledger Office or on premises.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24

When you wish the finest favored
cOffees and teas, remember that W. J.
Nettle keeps only the best
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24

Good mines of all kinds wanted. In
quiring parties. S. G. Trayner, 4 Sut-
ter St.. San Francisco, Cal.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
A Guaranteed Cure For Piles.

Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
ing Piles. Druggists refund money if
PAzo OINTMENT fails to cure any
case, no matter of how long standing,
in to IA days. First application gives
ease and rest. SOC. If your druggist t
hasn't it send SOC in stamps and it will
be forwarded postpaid by Paris Medi-
cine Co., st. Louis, Mo.
Ledger & Chicago Inter-Ocean, 81 so.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24
Ladies' Summer Vests

Just what you are going
to want in the next few
weeks, and Saturday is the
day to save money. Don't
wait, for you will not get
these prices on this line
again. One day only.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-24

Pioneer Flour is the Lilly of the
Valley" the "Pcar, Of Perfection"