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Amador ledger., 1905-12-29
Boarding House Strike.

A curious and amusing strike
occurred at the boarding house
last week, owing to ludicrous mis-
take on the part of the boarders. 1t
seems dead COW had been lying on
nearby hill for several days. 1t
was missed this week. About the
same time the boarding house keeper
killed fine heifer, which be pur-
chased day or so before, with
several other head of cattle. AS be
was wont to do, he prepared the meat
for the table use. One or two of the
men, aware of the disappearance of
the dead carcass first mentioned.
became suspicious, with the result
that all the boarders preferred to go
hungry for meal or two, pending
investigation. Sheriff Norman was
called into the case, and went out to
look into it, and the mine superin-
tendent, as soon as he heard of the
matter quickly dispelIed the men s
suspicion. He had the dead animal
removed, and buried in an old pro-
spect hole, where the suspecting ones
might find it if they were so disposed.
AS for the beef at the boarding house,
it was found to be of the purest
quality, and fit for the table of an
epicure. With these explanations,
the boarders INDUCED in a royal
feast, making up for their self-impos-
ed fast.
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29
Frustrated by Over Study.

Miss Clara Anderson, a school
teacher of this county, who taught in
the Julian district the last two terms,
was brought up from Berkeley last
Sunday, suffering from nervous
prostration brought on by over study.
She was accompanied by Miss Pierce,
trained nurse, who attended S. W.
Bright during his recent spell OF
sickness. She is now being taken
care of at the residence OF Mrs. Bright
on Pitt street, at whose invitation
and protfer of home she was brought
thlther. The case of Miss Anderson
is a peculiarly sad one. She is a
talented young lady. In the contest
last summer Tor several trips to the
Portland fair offered by the Sacra-
mento Union, she was the successful
candidate in the district comprising
Amador and CaIaveras counties.
She was at that time teaching school
at Julian in jackson valley. At the
close of the school term, with the
other successful contestant, she took
the trip to the Lewis and Clark ex-
position, and enjoyed it as thorough
ly as any of her companions. 1t was
her announced intention to enter the
California University, and take a
course of study in that Institution
She was ambitious, and an ardent
student, bright mentally and quick
to learn. She started on her univer-
sity career, and applied herself to her
studies so closely that her health gave
way, forcing her to quit. She was
staying at the residence of Mr. and
Mrs Z. T. Bartlett, in Berkeley.
Hearing of her unfortunate plight,
Mrs Bright, with whom she had been
a protege when attending public
school in Jackson, offered her home
in her affiiction. She is under the
DOCTORS care, and it is believed that
a few months rest from mental ex-
e1tion and study Will suffice to re-
store her to her wonted health.
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29
The Travelling Library.

The jackson Library Association
has received this week new library,
No %, from the state librarian, in
lien of one returned last week.
Borrowers can now take out books
as formerly. The library quarters
have been changed from the Ledger
Office to the City Pharmacy, where
Mr. Rusher will be pleased to issue
books free of charge to old and new
borrowers. Finding lists containing
a complete list of all the books en-
braced in the library may be OBJ
taned of the secretary at tine drug
store. The Ledger office was some
what inconvenient for library pur-
pose, and the editor had little time
to devote to the matter. Now that
the free library is fairly started we
have no doubt it will be in its new
home even more literally patronized
than in the past.
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29
SUFFER- CREEK ITEMS.
From the Record.

Elisha Hampton, connected with
the Oneida mine, who was operated
upon about three weeks ago at the
McNut hospital, San francisco, for
appendicitis, is able to be up and his
recovery will soon be complete.
Fl. W. Wood, clerk of the District
Court of Appeals, Third Appellate
District, owner OF the Record, which
paper he so successfully conducted
before being appointed to the
position he now occupies, we regret
to learn is having serious trouble with
his eyes, and is at present under
occulist's care in San Francisco. His
friends here hope for his speedy and
permanent recovery.
Mention was made in these columns
last week that Frank WiIdman was
seriously ill at his home in Auburn,
Placer county suffering from pneu-
monia. Since that time he, apparent
ly was recovering, when Brights
disease in an aggravated form, carried
him off Tuesday of this week. Frank
Wildman was born IN Sutter Greek
about fortvnine years ago, where he
resided long number of years.
When death overlook him he was a
railroad station agent at Auburn,
a position he had held for a number
of years past.
His funeral will be held at Berkeley,
from the home of sister, Mrs John
Kirkland, today. Besides the sister
mentioned, deceased leaves an aged
mother and sister, Mrs VIM. j. Nc
Gee, residents of Sutter Creek and a
wife and two children.
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29
Board of Education.

The board of education of Amado OF
county met in the Office of super in
tendent of schools, at Jackson, on
December %. All the members we're
present. Renewals of grammar grade
certificates we're issued to-: Rachel
A. Robinson, Anna Kreisman, Esther
l.. Breese and Mrs Ella Lam bert,
(nee Bergin).
Permanent certificates we're issued
to: Nelly Payne, Esther Devan,
Margaret E. Devan and Nettie B.
Morrow.
The Introductory History of the
United States--State Series-was
adopted for use in the 18th primary
grade of the public schools of ANA
dor county.
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29
NOTICE.

The lone high school will open on
Sept. 4, 1905, and it is expected that
there will be a large attendance from
Amador, Sutter Greek, and jackson
on account of the very liberal COM
mutation tickets issued by the lone
and Eastern@4.aasailroad Company to
pupils and teachers. The company.
has issued monthly round trip tickets
at the extremely low figure of $40 per
month from Martells, and Sis per
month from Amador, Sutter Creek,
and jackson. aug. 25 If.
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29
Surgical Operation.

Margaret Lean, the fourteen yeal
old child OF Mr. and Mrs Harry Lean,
was subjected to serious surgical
operation on Wednesday last. She
has been sick for several weeks,
suffering from an abscess on the left
lung. The only hope of relief was in
an operation. This was successfully
performed by Drs. Endicott and Gall,
assisted by DR.. Scholtz, on Wednes-
day last. The patient is doing as
we'll as could be expected, and he1
complete restoration is looked for.
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29
Give Your Stomach Rest.

Nothing will cure indigestion that
doesn't digest the food, itself, and
give the stomach rest. You can't
expect that weak stomach will re-
gain it's strength and get we'll when it
is compelled to do the full work that
sound stomach should do. You
wouldn't expect sick horse to get
we'll when it is compelled to do full
days work every day of the week.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is perfect
digestant and digests the food regard
less of the condition of your stomach.
Relieves Indigestion, belching, soul
stoamch, and all stomach disorders
Sold by all druggists.
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29
Card of Thanks.

The undersigned tenders sincere
thanks to all kind friends who rend-
cred aid in the terrible calamity re-
sulting in the deah of Henry Williams
and wife on Christmas eve, at ANA
dor City, and also to all who assisted
in the last sad rites to the deceased.
Mrs John Mitchell
and Family.
jackson, Dec. 26, 1905.
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29
A Costly Spree.

Albert and John Ambrogli got on a
spree in jackson Friday night. They
are brothers and came to town to
indulge in Christmas cheer. During
the evening they became boisterous
and destructive. and smashed the
glass in the front of John Chinn IS
saloon. They landed in Jail for
this escapade, and afterward had to
dig up SS5 to get out of limbo. 1t
cost $40 to settle the damage. and $50
each to pay court fines.
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29
s LIQUID Cold Cure.

Group, coughs. colds, whooping-
cough, etc., have no terrors for
children or adults who evacuate the
bowels with Kennedy's Laxative
Honey and Tar the original laxative
cough syrup and liquid cold cure.
This remedy expeIs all cold from the
system and strengthens the throat,
lungs and bronchial tubes. The
mothers favorite and children 's safe
guard. Sold by all druggists.
All kinds of harness from SIS up at
Pete PiccardO's
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29
Bad Indeed.

Losing flesh is indeed bad sign.
Take Scott's Emulsion for it. For
weak Indigestion, for defective nour-
ishment, for consumption, take
Scott's Emulsion. 1t restores flesh
because it strikes to the cause of the
loco
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29

The Placerville Republican an
nounces that j. W. Caldwell has been
appointed city attorney of Jackson
1t may be that he has been decided
upon as the appointee, but no official
action has been taken as yet, as no
regular meeting can be held until
Thursday next. 1t is reported around
town that X. G. Bole is being urged
for the appointment for attorney; also
that John A. Brown is after the office
city surveyor. The night Waterman,
F. W. Parker, is in quandaIy.
Certainly his appointment is in the
hands OF the trustees. He has been
supported by the business men prin-
cipally by private subscriptions paid
monthly. But naturally. now
that the town has ranged itself for
self government, these private sub
scriptlons, or at least most of them,
will cease, and the city treasury will
be called upon to bear the burden.
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29
Lynch Sues Mining Company.

Edward Lynch brought suit yester-
day in the superior court against the
Keystone Consolidated Mining Com
pany and M. Jasper Mcdonald. who
owns almost all of the company's
stock, for $50, 900, for services render
ed as an attorney and otherwise, and
also for his monthly stipend. The
company owns mines at Amador City,
and it's net profits are said to average
$4,000 or more monthly. In March,
1901, Mcdonald, as president of the
company, agreed that Lynch should
be paid $50, 900 for services rendered
up to that time and $3.50 per month
afterward. The 800, 600 was to come
out of the net profits of the mine.
Lynch alleges that the accounts have
beeu kept in fraudulent manner for
the purpose of concealing the net
profits. In last July the company
notified Lynch that he was disc harged
from its service, but he claims that
he is entitled to pay for two months,
as he received no allowance for June
and July. Francisco Chronicle.
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beg to inform my friends and the
public, that for 80 days, commencing
January l, 1906, l will sell my entire
stock of millinery, ready to wear hats,
trimmed or untrimmed hats, velvets,
laces, ribbons, etc., at cost, and fol
cash only.
2t Miss M. A. Gass.
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When you wish the finest favored
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29
MINING NOTES.

The break down involves from the 45O
or 500 level to the surface, in the
neighborhood Of north shaft where
no hoisting works are located. The
extent of the disaster IS not fully
known at present. The surface
ground was so disturbed that the
pipe supplying the town was broken
and the water supply shut oft for
hours; also the power line was thrown
out of line, and had to be Strengthened.
No one was injured. Whether the
shutdown on account of water failure
occurred before the cave we do not
know. However the other shaft was
available, and is not involved
in the m1shap. 1t is said the cave
will not interfere with the operation
of the mine, beyond contracting to
some extent at least the available ore
to supply the milling capacity of sixty
stamps and two roller mills.
Little ore had been coming from
worked out. Immense openings had
been made under the former manage
ment, with the view of abandoning
that part as exhausted of its pay ore.
The miners were aware of danger, for
some time before the collapse came
there had been given premonltlons OF
hn NIroor nrH IL,
occurred, we are told, there were
few men working near that part of
the mine. Shortly before the cave
the warnings we'll known to the
underground toiIers were so emphatic
that they all made haste to retreat to
the shaft to get away. Before they
reached the shaft the tremendous
drop occurred. Ihe disturbance of
| air caused by the sudden descent of
such a vast mass, through cham bers
hundreds of feet in size, may be i'm
agined. Such was the force of the
air currents set in motion that all the
| lights carried by the retreating
miners, who we're hundreds of feet
away, we're blown out, and the last
two men that brought up the rear
guard we're knocked down. Miracu-
lously, no one was hurt. Not only
on the levels above the 500 foot was
the concusslon felt, but as for below
as the 800 level the candles of the
miners were extlnguished by the on
rush of air currents.
Other reports are to the effect that
none were working in that partic cular
part of the mine; furthermore, that
the break was anticipated and pro-
vided against.
On the surface a number of open
ings have appeared. One family
whose house stood within the surface
area of disturbance has been compell-
ed to abandon his home. Through the
breaking of the pipe supplying the
town with water for domestic use the
small reservoir was emptied into tn
mine. This, however, did not amount
to much. 1t is claimed that the mis-
hap will do little damage to the
mine, and will not materially inter
fere with future working; that in fact
it is more of benefit than detri-
ment.
Defender-At this mine work has
been suspended until spring, owing
to the difficulties incident to cold
weather and wintry roads. F. M.
Pense, who has been engineer at the
mine for several months, came home
few days ago, pending the suspen
sion of operations. j. HI. &. Wolf
has been operating the property on
lease. He is we'll satisfied with the
mine. But on realizing the Difficult
ties that faced him in continuing
operations this winter wisely concIud-
ed to suspend until April or May.
The Placerville Republican an
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29
Unclaimed Letters

In jackson post office, December 20
Habby Aryoob, l.. Alodino, Niko
Bantar, Niko Bangiar, John Boshnac,
Paul Franovich, Antonio Gaviglio,
Trippo Labich, Maria Sulari, Louis
PeveraIli; r. S. Reuther, Saler Tranb,
Necti Zeffero.
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29

Fresh picked olives of the season
just received; 65c per gallon; Nettle' s
market.
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29

DR.. &. A. Herrick returned Satur-
day from San Francisco, where for
two weeks he had been attending the
meeting of the state board of dental
examiners.
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29

"Realty syndicate,'' Continental
b & l. Stock. Certificates and stock
of above companies redeemed for cash.
Full cash price, Geo. u. Shadburne
Jr, 512 Call Building, San Francisco.
pe8-tf
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29

When you wish the finest favored
coffees and teas, remember that W. j.
Nettle keeps only the best.
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29

Nothing will please an invalid as
we'll as package of those fancy cakes
from Nettles Mkt.
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29

For horse blankets and everything
in the saddle and harness line, see
Piccardo's fine stock Oh Water street.
Amador ledger., 1905-12-29

nc Total rainfall for season to date. 90 Inches
10 corresponding period last season $50 "
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-23
DEMoBILIzING THE BIG ARMY
Russia Rapidly Removing It's Troops
and Equipment from the
Front.


HARDIN Oct. 1S.-(Delayed in Trans
mission. Nov that the ratification of the
peace treaty has been announced to the
army, permission has been given by head
quarters to telegraph the fact that troops
are being rapidly demobillzed. Trains north
bound from the positions are loaded with
troops and their equipment Half of all the
native buildings in the northern part of
Kuanchengtsu and vicinity have been re-
Questioned for use preparatory to this
movement homeward and many of the huts
and buildings there and elsewhere will be
used by those troops which the authorities
will be unable to move before winter. Lieu
tenant General Linevitch, who has been
here since September 10, contemplates a
visit to Vladivostok.
A prominent general has been appointed
to conduct the movement of Russian prison
ers from Nagasaki.
The Russo-Chinese bank is preparing to
reopen its former branches along the line
Of the South Manchurla railroad and is
arranging to establish agencies at Dany,
Port Arthur, Yinkow, Mukden and Tie
Pass.
The Amur railroad will be Immediately
| extended to Blagokostensk and Kabarovsk.
Local industries are being re-estabished.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-23
BELGIUM FoRTIFIES ANTWERP
Plans Contemplate the Expenditure
of Large Sum of
Money.

BRUSSELS, Oct. 22-The autumn session
of Parliament which opened Wednesday
last promises to be an eventful one. The
question of certifying Antwerp and making
that city practically impremable against a
naval attack is the first important matter
to be considered. The plan of the govern
ment for a new advanced line of fortihca-
lions will entail an expenditure of S21,-
100000 and in conjunction with the building
of these Notifications it is proposed to en-
large the Antwerp docks TO about twice
their size. The government bill will prob
ably pass, Notwithstanding the opposition
to the heavy expense involved.
The question of the definite status of the
Congo state will also be considered The
impression prevails in diplomatic circles
that the governments of Great Britain
and Germany wish to terminate the reign
of King Leopold as rightful sovereign OF
the Congo free state and to oblige Belgium
to annex the state. Both houses of Parlia-
ment will give substantial majorities to the
annexation of the Congo as an integral part
of the kingdom of Belgium.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-23
LoUBET GOES TO MADRID
President of France Returns visit
of King Alfonso of
spain.

PARIS, Oct 22-President Loubet left
Paris for Madrid this morning, accom-
panied by Premier Rouvier, to return the
recent visit to France of King Alphonso.
The departure from the Orleans station
was made the occasion of an enthusiastic
demonstration by enormous crowds. on
the platform was a brilliant assemblage
of officials, in Guiding all the members OF
the Cabinet or their representatives, the
presidents of the Senate and the Chamber
of Deputies and distinguished military OH
GERS, as well as many Spanish residents
of Paris. The presidential train left amidst
sustained cheering and salute by a guard
OF honor.
At all the stations on the way TO the
frontier there were crowds and provincial
guards who greeted the president with in
termingled cheers for France and Spain.
There was an official reception at the
frontier town of Irun, where a special
mission in behalf Of King Alfonso welcomed
the president.
The president will continue his journey
through the night and will arrive at the
Escurial at noon tomorrow. He will then
proceed to the capital, where he will be
received in state at the railroad station
by King Alfonso.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-23
CHANCE FOR The CREDITORS
Administrator Has Offer for Mining Prop
critics Of the Late Thomas Officer.
PAPER VALUE OF PROPERTIES is LARGE
acceptance of Oner Means Another
Dividend to Creditors of Defunct
Banking Firm of omcer
g. Puseys

s meeting Of the creditors of the estate
of the late Thomas officer, senior member
Of the defunct banking firm of officer &
Pussy, which went to the wall on the
death Of Mr.. Officer I'm october, 1900. will
be held Wednesday afternoon in the office
of j. ]. Stewart, administrator Of the es-
tate. The meeting is for the purpose Of
considering the matter of the disposition
Of the mining properties in Colorado, form
Ing part Of the assets of the estate.
At the time of his death Mr.. Ofhcer
owned 1000 shares in the Percey-Chester
Mining company of the par value of 1900
900 and $3.50 shares in the Champion Con-
solidated Mining company of the par value
Of SOS 900 In addition to these shares
he held notes given by these companies
aggregating over $4,000. The mining prop
critics are near Red Cliff, Colo, and are
OF doubtful value. It is understood that
Mr.. Stewart has had an opportunity to
dispose Of these properties and 1t is to
discuss the ACCESSIBILITY Of doing so that
the meeting of the creditors has been called
for Wednesday afternoon.
Up to date creditors of the Officer 6
Pussy bank have received 61h per cent
of their claims. Receivers Beresheim and
Murphy of the bank have paid the fol
lowing dividends: February. 1901, % pei
cent? December. 1901, 20 per cent; october
1902, per cent, and November 1904
per cent, making in all 81 per cent. From
the Oflcer estate dividends amounting t
7h per cent have been paid, as follows
May, 1902, per cent; July, 1903, 21z pc
cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-23
LOGAN WANTS NEW COURT HOUSE
Judges of District Court Much Inter
ested In Question.

Judges of District Court Much Inter
ested In Question.
The judges Of the Fifteenth judicial dis
trict, including Judge o. d. Wheeler OF
this city, are much interested in the propo-
sition to erect new court house at Logan,
the county seat of Harrison county. For
a number OF years the authorities OF Har-
rison county have realized that the present
building is not only entirely inadequate
but is not a safe place for the keeping OF
the records of the county. The present
building was erected in 1876, shortly after
Logan had won the county seat fight by
the small margin OF two votes. The build
ing lacks all modern improvements, is
heated by stoves and lamps furnish light.
Harrison county grand Jury has repeat
eddy reported that the building was unsafe
and inadequate for the protection of the
county records, but the supervisors failed
to take any action in the matter until
recently when the building Of an addition
| to the court house was suggested by the
grand jury.
J Architect John Latenser of Omaha was
! employed to make an examination of the
court house and report on the feasibility
| of erecting an addition. MIR. LatenseI
made his report last Saturday to the BOARD
of Supervisors, advising against the ex
penditure of any considerable sum OF
money in connection with the present
building.
The need Of new court house is recog
nized throughout Harrison county and
petition signed by numerous taxpayers
business and professional men representing
all sections of the county, asking the sup
ervisors to submit the question OF issuinl
bonds for the erection of a new cour
| hnnga n al
election was filed with the board Thi
petition, coupled with the report OF Archi
tect Latenser. decided the supervisors tina
something had to be done in the matter
so it adopted resolution at it's meeting
Saturday TO submit the question Of issuin
bonds in the sum of $3.50 for the purpos
of erecting a new court house complete, in
GLIDING fixtures at a special election to b
held November a.