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Amador ledger., 1906-07-13
A Surprised ParSon.

Last Saturday evening the Metho-
dist parsonage was the scene of a
most delightful surprise party, the
occasion being the birthday of Rev.
Q. Il. Winning, the pastor of the
local church. For several days the
secret plans were being formed, and
about nine o'clock the friends took
friendly possession of the parsonage
and a most delightful evening was
enjoyed. Rev. Winning has been
almost two years in jackson and his
friends are not confined to auy one
and they all wish for
him many happy birthdays. The
party was we'll planned and we'll
carried out, and was much more of
a surprise than is usually the case.
There has never been a more cordial
relation between the people of Jack
son and the Methodist pastor than
now exists, and the birthday of Mr.
Winning gave the community an
opportunity to express its kindly
feeling to the delight and satisfaction
of all concerned. We do not know
Mr.. Winnings age, but he Will be
one year older on the seventh of next
July.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13
Change of Mail Service.

There is much complaint at the
north end of the county-Drytown
and Plymouth particuIarly-on ac-
count of the new mail schedule, that
went into effect on the first of the
month. Mail matter from jackson
for these towns, instead of going
direct as heretofore, now goes to
lone, and thence to CarbondaIe, and
Is there taken by stage with San
Francisco and eastern mail to Ply
mouth, arriving there about five
o'clock in the evening. Whereas,
under the old schedule, letters and
papers from Jackson left every morn
ing about seven and reached Ply
mouth about 10 a. m. The present
arrangement is therefore seven hours
loss in the time of delivery of mail
from points along the mother lode
from jackson to Amador City. The
postal department called for bids
for carrying the mail between Jack
son and Plymouth, but the bids were
deemed too high, and hence the new
route was decided upon. The Ledger
printed Friday afternoon, if sent by
the regular route, would reach Ply
mouth Saturday evening. 10 accom-
modate the people, we will endeavor
to send the bundles for Plymouth and
Drytown by Steiner's STAGE which
leaves early Saturday morning, and
in that way the papers will reach
subscribers the same time as former
ly. For all points on the mother
lode south of Drytown the Ledgels
will arrive Friday evening, instead OF
Saturday morning.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13
The lone Saloon Case.

The case of Jos. Visseaux, arrested
on an.amended complaint for selling
liquor within two miles of the Pres
ton school, will be tried before justice
James McCauley in lone today. The
defendant demanded jury trial, so
that twevle men, or a lesser number
if both sides are agreeable thereto,
Will have to pass upon the merits of
this case, and agree upon a verdict in
order to decide it. g. P. Viclni,
district attorney, will represent the
prosecution and A. Caminetti will
appear for the defendant. All the
parties engaged In the liquor business
IN lone were arrested on the same
charge originally. But when the
district attorney went down at the
time set for the arraignment, and
examined the pleadings, he was not
willing to 60 to trial on the com
plants filed. A demurrer was put in
by the defendants, and sustained.
The defendants were thereupon dis
charged. A new complaint was drawn
up and Visseaux re-arrested. The
others were not re-arIested, action
being deferred until the outcome of
the present case is known.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13
SCaIped in the Mine.

Ih9 Gwin mire was the scene of a
most singular accident last Friday.
The popularity consisted not so
much in the manner OF the misfor-
tune, as the nature of the injuries
sustained. Frank Lorko is the name
of the unfortunate miner. He was
working alone in one of the Slopes.
In some way he lost his footing, and
fell thirty-five feet. He fell head
foremost, but 1t is supposed that his
descent was broken at several points
in route to the bottom. When he
finally landed, he was perfectly
conscious, and found his baiI and
scalp attachment had slipped from
their moorings on the top of his
head, and we're actually dangling
over his shoulder. His contact with
the sharp edges of rock in his In
voluntary flight had raised his hair
as neatly as though done by an
Indian warrior in war path times.
He was nonpIused for a moment at
his peculiar predicament, and covered
with blood. Carefully throwing his
wool back over his head, to the place
where the hair ought to grow, he
then sought assistance. He was
taken to the surface, and the services
of Dr.. Phillips of jackson were called
in requisltlon. The surgeon found it
the cleanest case of scalping that had
ever came under his observation.
The skull was not fractured in the
least, but both skull and scalp had to
be washed thoroughly of the coating
of rock and dirt, which they had
accumulated in the mixup. 1t took
large number of stitches to secure
the hairy appendage to its rightful
position. 1t will take the victim
some weeks before he is sufficiently
recovered to tackle underground
operations again.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13
CITY TRUSTEES.

The board of trustees of the city OF
jackson met last evening; all mem-
bers present.
Minutes of last meeting we're ap-
proved as read.
Quarterly report of the city clerk
was approved and ordered filed.
Thomas Williams, cripple appear
ed before the board and asked for
the privilege of selling lead pencils
with out having to take out license.
City marshal's verbal report IN
regard to garbarge cans was received.
Ordinance No. %, was introduced
and read by the clerk, and ordered on
the file of unfinished business.
The audit and finance committee
reported favorably on the claim of
Garbarni Bros. for sl1.10, which was
laid over from last meeting.
The committee on streets and side
walks was ordered to look after the
trees planted near the cemetery and
make arrangements for watering same.
Thos Williams was granted the
privilege of selling lead pencils, for
three days without license.
Adjourned to July 10.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13
A Decided Improvement.

This week workmen under the
supervision of trustee Garbarini,
have removed all the wood planks in
front of several business places on
the east side of Main street that pro-
jected over the sidewalk and into the
street proper. These extensions were
placed SO as to enable persons to
lounge there, without interfering
with passenger travel on the side
walks. AS the chairs had to go, these
projections for the chairs to rest
upon also had to go. Main street is
rid of these unsightly wooden addi-
tions from one end to the other.
While on this subject it is we'll to
notice that there are several cement
projections remaining, which are as
serious menace to the proper main
tenance of the street as the pIanks
that have been taken away. They
obstruct the drainage, and gutter
way, and while they are tolerated it
is impossible to secure proper
drainage of the street. These should
go also. There will still be the tele-
phone and electric poles to obstruct,
but as these are there by right con-
ferred by the supervisors, we presume
they have to remain.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13
DIAMONDS In VOLCANO.
A Fine Stone Discovered in Gravel
Mining.

James Cosgrove is an oId-time
miner in Volcano district. He is
operating the old Matt White gravel
mine on Indian gulch-a claim that
has been worked since the early days
of gold mining in that famous dis
trict, and one that has surrendered
its hidden wealth literally in response
to the industry of the miner. Mat
thew White, an eccentric Scotchmap.
worked it successfully for many years,
and took out quantities of gold. He
lndulged in two or three trips to his
native land on the proceeds. On
getting beyond tie age of active min
ing he decided the mining claim
to Cosgrove, one of the conditions
being that the grantee should look
after and care for the grantor in mis-
old age-a promise that was faithfully
kept by Cosgrove. A few months ago,
Cosgrove repaired to the old mans
cabin, after working in his claim all
day, and found him dead--he had
committed suicide, as he had often
threatented, by shooting himself
through the head
The mining claim consists of 20
acres 1t used to be worked by
hydraulic process, but for many years
past it has been operated by ground
sluices. 1t is one of several claims
from which diamonds have been
casually picked up from the taiIings.
Two or three weeks ago, in panning
out, he noticed a small stone that
seemed to glow in the water with
unusual brilliance. He at once con-
cluded that it was precious stone
of some kind, and its whiteness in
dicated diamond. In the rough 1t
is rare that diamonds show their
brilliance in that way. This stone.
however, had come in contact with
the grinding process of water and
gravel that nature had thereby i'm
parted face to reveal its merits in
rejecting light rays. The miner
picked it out of the debris, and
brought it to jackson for examination
by the jewelers. here. j. Ii. Lang
horst and others pronounced it
diamond of the first water. In hard
ness and brilliancy it will compare
tavorabiy with the finest from the
South African fields. 1t is small
stone, not quite as large as an ordin-
airy pea, even IN the rough, and when
subjected to the art of the lapidary
in cutting facets, it would be reduced
to smaller dimensions. The owner
has been offered $40 for it as it is, |
but declined to part with it.
No systematic effort has been made
to recover these gems from the
gravels of Volcano. 1t is not known
whether they exist in sufficient
quantity to make 1t an object to put
in special machinery for their ex-
traction.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13
MINING NOTES.

hennedy.-A new pipe is being laid
from the reservoir to the mine, to
supply old works with water. Permis
sion has been given to connect four
inch main to carry water for fire
purposes, for the protection of the
residents on the Flat and around the
mine. AS there is consider bale pres
sure this will afford a good supply in
case of fire.
Bay State. This property, two or
three miles beyond Plymouth, has
resumed operations, under the
management of stockholders and
others. There is an abiding faith
among numLer of those interested
that paying mine exists at this
point on the mother lode. For some
fifteen years the work OF development
has been vigorously prosecuted, with
short intervals of rest. At times the
prospects appeared exceedingly bright,
and the mill returns promised to pull
the promoters through all right. But
somehow something has turned up to
blight the outlook temporarily, and
leave the property in the struggling
position it has been in for so many
years. We hope that the present
effort to try it again, will prove the
commencement of a long period of
profitable working for this mine,
which is the only claim in the north
end of the county in active operation.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13
Board of Equalization.

The supervisors met as a board of
equalization on Monday last. All
the members were present. There
were no applications or petitions
either for an increase or deer rease
of assessment, so the board adjourned
to meet again Monday next, which is
the last meeting for equalization
purposes. One would reasonably
suppose that this failure to ask for
relief through the equalization board
shows that property holders generally
are satisfied with their assessments.
But the facts hardly warrant such an
inference. The truth is the property
holders as rule, are not aware OF
the valuation set upon their property
for assessment purposes, until the
time comes to pay taxes, when it is
too late to seek relief. 1t is true,
they have in most cases the state
ments handed in to the assessor to 90
by, and the valuation of the preced-
ing year. There certainly ought to
be some provision made by law Tor
informing property holders on this
vital matter prior to the meeting of
the board. Not tor many years has
the equalization board of Amador
county had business of any magni-
tude to transact. The annual meet
ing for equalization purpose is mainly
a mere matter of formality.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13
MORE LOCALS.

Cancel all dates for the 18th, and
go to the midsummer concert.
Rev. Vim. Tuson will leave Jackson
next Monday morning for Vancouver,
British Columbia, where he will
remain with his relatives for some
time. There will be services at the
church next Sunday morning, at II a.
m. The following two Sundays there
will be no services.
Frank DuhIne has recently opened
a saloon in Plymouth. He is one of
the. unfortunates who lost about all
in the earthquake and fire at Santa
Rosa. He has decided to cast his
lot with the people of Amador, and
has selected the northern town as the
scene of activity. He keeps not only
a saloon, but also restaurant. where
meals may be had at any hour at
reasonable prices. Give him o call
when that way.
One mass will be celebrated at the
Catholic church next Sunday morning
at O'Clock.
Father Horgan Is off on a vacation
of two. weeks III the mountains. He
is expected to return in about one
weeks.
James Klttridge, pioneer resident
of this county. living on Stony creek,
west of jackson, died near his home
on Saturday last, after an illness OF
only two or three days. He had
been living on his 80 acre tract since
early days. He was man OF strict
integrity. and moral worth, and was
respected by all who knew him. The
funeral took place Monday.
Court jackson, f. of A., No. l48,
installed officers July -, as follows:
Max Ladar, d. q. G. r.; W. d.
Dufrene, G. r.; K. E. Horton, s. G.
r.; A. Rickert, recording secretary
f. A. Horton, Sr. W; L. z. Gabbart,
Tr. w.; b. f. Horton, Sr. b.; Neil
II. Ross, Jr. b; u. M. Huberty,
lecturer.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13
Joint Installation.

Encino Circle No. GIT Women of
Woodcraft and jackson Camp No. 688
Woodmen of the World, had joint
installation of officers on Monday
evening, July 9. 1906. The following
officers were installed:
Encino CIcrle No. Slip. q. NJ,
Olodine Waller; q. N. Margaret
Devan; magician, Lavena Palmer;
attendant, Maria A. Heath; inner
sentinel, Ellen Silva; outer sentinel,
Daisy Lagomarsino; capt. of guards,
Addell Zumbiel.
Jackson Camp No. Csc. C.,L.
P. Gebhardt; A. L., W. j. Tucker;
escort, R. ". Scott; watchman, &.
b. Green: sentry, K. +. Moon.
After the installation musical and
literary program was rendered,
followed by refeshments. All had a
good time.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13
PROGRAM.-Part |.


l. Soldiers Chorus from Faust (iou
nod), Mes6 ames Winning, Nettle,
Thomas, Penry. Phelps; Misses
Sanguinetti, Smith, Boarman, Nee
han; Messrs Phelps, Ross. PenIy,
Hoskins, Kay, Wright.
2. The drill of the CaIthumpians, by
IL small boys.
3. ''Take back the heart" (ClaIibel)
Mr. Cademartori.
4. Servian Sextette.
3. Storm at sea (Adams) Miss Amelia
Piccardo.
6. Yankee Doodle boys Cohn), Evans
Winning and company.
7. Selections by the Mandolin club.
s. A rose in heaven CTrotere), Mrs
Winning.
9. Annie Laurie. (AIr. by Buck Mes
danes Thomas, Winning; MessIs
Phelps, Hoskins.
10. Protestations (No1ris) Miss Norma
Smith.
IL. Last rose OF summer (Root) Mes
DANES Endicott, Thomas; Misses
Sanguinetti, Meehan.
II. Ii Travatore (Verdi), Mrs Kay,
M iss Thelma Kay
13. Spring song, (Pinsuti), Mesdames
|. Winning, Thomas; Misses Smith,
Boarman; MessrsPhelps, Ross, Wright
Hoskins.
Accompanies Mrs Ednicott, Miss
Sutherland.
Part IL.
j. TabIeaux-" America, -" ''Faith and
Hope, !" ''We's free," "Oferings to
peace, p" 1.-THE jealous BRIDE
2. Farce" MARY MiIler.''
Mary Miller, Mrs Nettle; AIabella
Spooney, Miss Boarman; Archibald
Spooner; Rummy, Mr. Wright.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13
Vorlander Estate Closed.

j. Ii. Langhorst and his attorney
went over to San Andreas last Mon
day to settle the affairs of the ad-
ministration of the estate of Richard
Vorlander, who died nearly a year
ago in Mokelumne Hill. He wilIed
his property to relatives in Germany,
and named j. H. Langhorst as
executor. The deceased was an old
time miner of this county. He mined
in the vicinity of Middle Bar on the
old Spanish mine, now known as the
Mammoth, from which w. A. Nevills
got his first start as a mining mag
nate. The old miner lett no relatives
IN this county, that we're known,
and the executor had considerab BILE
trouble in finding out all the heirs
who were entitled to share in the
distribution. The estate consisted OF
S28O0, all in cash. After paying all
expenses, there remains S2124 in the
hands OF the executor for distribution.
This is an excellent showing; as in
accordance with the will the remains
we're cremated, and forwarded to re-
latives in Germany, and this, with all
legal expenses, travelling to and from
San Andreas, attorneys fees, etc., is
covered by s700. The estate is now
virtually closed, as far as court pro-
ceedinps are concerned
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13

Information wanted as to the
whereabouts of any relatives. of Samuel
Morrison, who left Londonderry
Ireland, 45 years ago, and settled in
the west. lie is supposed to have met
b is death in a New York hospital
about 3la years ago. Any relative or
friend please write his brother John
Morrison, 271 High street, Elgin,
Scotland. je 22-4t.
All kinds of harness from S15 up at
Pete Piccardo's.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13
State of Ohio, City of Toledo,


Lucas County.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm of F. J.
Cheney Il Co: doing business in the city
of Toledo, county and state aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum of
One Hundred Dollars for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure.
Frank ]. Cheney.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th kay of Decem Der
A. d. 1856.
A. w. Gleason.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, and acts directly on the blood and
mucus surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
F. j. Cheney & Co; Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all druggists, IS cents.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13

FOR SALE-440 acres, land near
Oleta known as George Yager ranch,
under fence, plenty OF water, good
house and barn. Information given
by &. j. Yager, lone, Cal.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13

Does evil still, your whole life fill?
Does woe betide?
Your thoughts abide on suicide?
You need pill!
Now for prose and facts DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers are the most pleasant
and reliable pills known to-day.
They never grippe. Sold by f. W.
Ruhser.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13

George Peterson, of Sutter Greek,
was brought to the county hospital
last Thursday, suffering from broken
jaw, caused In some manner unknown.
He was subjected to quite an opera
tion at the hands of the county physi-
clan yesterday, to secure the tractur-
ed bone in place SO as to unite
properly.
Word was received by Mrs GIavino
vich yesterday that her sister, Miss
Cody Spagnoll, daughter of S. g.
Spagnoli, was severly injured by be-
ing run into by street Car. She was
out in buggy with her brother Ben
Spagnoli, driving on the San Pablo
road, about a mile from the Spagnoli
home. In trying to control the
horse on the pproach of a Car from
the front, the lines became entangled,
resulting IN another Car from the rear
striking the vehicle, throwing Miss
Spagnoli out. The horse ran away
some distance. Benn1e was also
bruised up considerably, and was
carried quite distance from where
his sister was thrown out. He re-
paired to the spot, and found hel
unconscious. He secured assistance,
and conveyed her home. 1t was G
long time before she came to. The
extent of her injuries is not known,
but it is believed she will be fully
recovered in a few days.
Jos. Garbarini, who has been fol
seven weeks experimenting the con
structlon of a sawmill at Railroad
Flat, Calaveras county, has complet
ed that work, and returned to Jack
son Wednesday. The mill was II
good running order when he left.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13

1t is always we'll to have a box of
salve in the house. Sunburns, cuts,
bruises, piles and boils yield to De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Should
keep box on hand at all times to
provide for emergencies. For years
the standard, hut followed by many
imitators. Be sure you get the gen.
uine DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve
Sold by f. w. Rusher.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13

Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar
is the original laxative cough syrup
and combines the qualities necessary
10 relieve the cough and purge the
system of cold. Contains no opiates.
Sold by f.. w. Ruhser.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13
CaVed on in ArgOnaut.

Peter Spahovich, an Austrian miner
employed in the Argonaut, was the
victim of a painful accident last
Wednesday. While employed in the
underground workings, ton or more
of rock fell, some of the finer mater
ial striking him over the head and
face, cutting the scalp, and face
badly. His injuries are not consider
ed dangerous, being of a superficial
character, but calling for surgical
attention in their dressing. He will
be laid up for some time.
Try little Kodol for dyspepsia after
your meals. See the effect it will
produce on your general feeling by
digesting your food and helping your
stomach to get itself into shape.
Many stomachs are over worked to
the point where they refuse to go
further. Kodol dlgests your food and
gives your stomach the rest it needs,
while its Ieconstructive properties get
the stomach back into working order.
Kodol relieves fiatulence, sour stom-
ach, palpitation of the heart, belching
etc. Sold by T.. W. Rusher.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13

Don't forget the concert July IS.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13

q a. . To7EA.
Bears the n The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature os &xNzzIZMu
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13

Total rainfall for season to date 35 10 inches
To corresponding period last season 80. 81
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13
TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL

This table gives the highest and lowest tenn
perature in jackson for each day, together with
the rainfall, as recorded by selfregistering in
struments kept at the Ledger office:
Amador ledger., 1906-07-13

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RETURNS OF
THE ELECTIONS
Authentic Reports Of the Outcome Of the
Elections Yesterday--Fosston Wet,
Mcintosh Dry.

Assessor-Geo. Newton
Justice of the Peace = Joe
Robert.
Constable Norman Dyer.
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BENNETT is
SUPPORTED
Stevenson Will Press Foss.
ton Man For Indian APP
pointment.

B. S. Bennett of Fosston,
former member Of the legislature
is Representative Steenerson's
candidate for the White Earth
Indian agency. It is understood
that in view of the fact that the
interior department has decided
to oppose Simon Michelet's re-
appointment, Senator Clapp
will join Steenerson in recon
mending Benefits appointment.
There is no friction between Sen
ator Nelson and Mr.. stevenson.
Having Bennett in mind for the
place, STEVENSON was careful to
ascertain the sentiment of Sena-
tor Leupp regarding Michelet,
and with the commissioners op-
posed, he decided to press his
man for the place.