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Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
KAISER MAY COME.
He and King Edward VII likely to
Meet at the jamestown Exposi-
tiOn.

Norfolk, Va.-The London Daily
Telegraph urges King Edward to pay
visit to America next year. The
kings itinerary would include visit
to President Roosevelt at Washing
ton, a sojourn in Norfolk, Virginia,
to witness the jamestown Exposition,
which in 1907 is to commemorate the
settlement of America by English
people. If King Edward decides to
throw precedent to the winds and
again visit America-he was here as
Prince of Wales-he will also visit
New York and Canada.
1t is we'll known that the relations
between the English king and queen
and the Lodon Daily Telegraph are
most cordial. When he was Prince of
Wales, the present king was instru-
mental in having tie proprietor OF
the paper knighted. 1t is therefore
reasonable to assume that the warmth
and enthusiasm of the Daily Tele-
graph over the question OF the kings
visit to America meets with the
approval and sympathy of the mon
arch. 1t may be, indeed, that the
opinions expressed were inspired by a
nod or word from the king and it
remains to be seen how the BI ltish
people regard the matter as a whole.
At present it looks as though the king
may yet plant tree on the grounds
of the jamestown Exposition, sit
under the spreading branches of the
great Powahatan oak, which was a
nature tree when King James granted
the Virginia charter, and drank from
the old Indian Spring from which
Pocahontas quenched her thirst.
That the Kaiser is more than likely
to visit America and the exposition
we may infer from presumably in
spired article by Herr Albrecht Wirth
uf Munich, one of the most dis
tlngu1shed professors at the Bavarian
University, who is noted writer on
with the imperial foreign office.
Herr Wirth thinks it more than posi-
bic that Emperor William and Presi-
dent Roosevelt may exchange visits.
10 Mr.. Harry st. George Tucker,
president of the jamestown Exposl-
tion, the Kaiser limited that the Ger
man squadron, which will visit the
exposition next year, will be in
charge of a member of the royal
family and as he is full of surprises
what is more likely than that be may
command the Royal Squadron in
person.
Both the king and the emperor are
sure of a royal welcome from the
people of the first American states.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27

The lone Echo of last week gets off
the following good joke on Nc
Kenney:
If they should elect MeKenney again,
Now, what would McKenney do?
If TO the senate they sent him, oh then,
Why, what would McKenney do?
Would he rustic for jobs, to help him
along;
Or, would he keep watch, that nothing
went wrong;
Or, would he come back with an 81
don't know" song?
Well, what would McKenney do?
If he should go to the senate next
year,
Why, what would McKenney do?
Would he go to sleep. like Van
Winkle, oh dear,
Now, what would McKenney do?
And when he came back, could he
tell what was done?
Whether Code bills we're read, or
went through on the run?
Or, would he chase Jobs, like a son-of
a-gun?
Now. what would McKenney do?
Could be tell whether a bank tax was
raised?
Now, what would McKenney do?
Would he 'no sabe" and never be
feaZed?
Oh, what would McKenney do?
Would he go staring blind till the
session was DER,
While bills of Importance went
through by the score,
And no. get his sigth for four months,
or more?
Now, what would McKenney do?
If lie don't go to the senate next year?
Why, what would McKenney do?
The voters may say, "stay home, do
you hear!"
Then what wonld McKenney do?
Why, he is tailor, makes coats,
vests and pants:
Could build up his business, his
fortunes enhance;
And in politics give some good man
chance.
But what would McKenney do?
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
Instinct In Birds.

In the stormy part Of the year a
steamer encountered rough weather,
and, as often happens at such times,
many sea gulls lowered near the ship
and even came on board. One allowed
itself to be caught, and it was found
that it had fish bone stuck in the eye
in such a position as not absolutely to
destroy the sight, but penetrating an
inch into the flesh of the bird and pro-
jecting an inch and a half. 1t might
have had a fight with a fish or got
transfixed seeking its prey. The doc
tor of the ship took the bird, extracted
the bone, applied soothing remedy to
the wound and let it go. 1t flew away,
but returned the next day, allowing it
self to be caught. The doctor exam
ined the wound, which was progressing
favorably, applied more of the remedy
and let the bird go a second time, 1t
flew several times around the ship and
then departed and returned no more
London Sketch.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
Summons.

In the Justices Court of No. One
Township, county of Amador, State
of California, Alfred Goldner, justice.
M. Newman, plaintiff VS.. Volcano
Gold Mining Company, Ia corpora
tion), defendant.
The people of the state of California
send greeting to Volcano Gold Min
ing Company Ia corporation), defend
ant.
You are hereby required to appear in
an action brought against you by the
above named PLAINTIFF, in the Justice
court of No. One Township, Amador
county, state OF California, and to
answer before the Justice at his Office
in the city of jackson in said town
ship, the complaint filed therein,
within five days exclusive of the day
of service) after the service on you
of this summons, if served within
the township in which this action is
brought; or if served out of said
township but within said county,
within ten days; or within twenty
days if served elsewhere. And you
are hereby notified that unless you so
appear and answer said complaint, as
above required, said plaintiff will
csuse your default to be entered
and take Judgment for any money OF
damages demanded in the complaint
as arising upon contract, or will
apply to the court for the relief de-
manded in the complaint, together
with the costs of suit.
Given under my hand this 23nd day
of July, 1906.
ALFRED GOLDNER,
Justice of the Peace in and for No.
One Township. Amador county, state
of California. jy2I
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
Charge for Tuition.

The trustees of the Union high
school have decided to charge all
pupils from outside distIi lets tuition
fee Such action was looked for.
The burden of keeping up the school
is found to be grievous one. Here
tofore outside pupils have been ad-
mitted to the benefits of the lnsti
tuition free of charge. That is-tc say
tine people living outside the bound
aries of the several school districts
constituting the high scohol district
boundaries, have been sending their
children to the school and receiving
the benefits thereof, without one
dollar of expense. Naturally kick
was raised at this one-sided arrange
ment. The people of the district
we're mulcted IN heavy taxes to main
tain the school, and outsiders reaped
the advantage without money and
without price. So for the coming
term, which commences in September
next the trustees have, in Difference
to popular demand, and in accord
ance with law, adopted rule to
charge tuition fee for the outsider.
The law fixes the amount of this fee
at the actual cost per head for the
running expenses of the school, less
the amount received from the state.
In other words the trustees are
authorized to place the outsider on
the same footing as the insider; the
only difference being that the parents
of outside pupils have to put up the
tuition fee, whereas, the cost of
higher education tor those living
within the district limits Is borne by
tax Oh all the assessable property
IN the district. The aim of the law
in this regard is, namely, that the
property holders of high school
district should not be imposed upon
by paying for tuition of children
beyond the district borders.
1t is reported that in counting up
the cost per pupil, the trustees have
found that SIS per term is about the
right fee to charge the outside pupils.
We do not doubt for a moment that
the valley folks have had TO pay that
rate tor keeping up the school.
Whether the cost of buying the school
lot and building is or should be in
cluded in estimating the expense, we
are not prepared to say. But one
thing is certain. The rate establish
ed is so high that few if any out
sIders will attend hereafter, To pay
81. 80 per month-for that Is what the
rate means-for instruction alone is
too steep for parents to pay. To
pupils from jackson for instance the
cost of transportation, and board
would run the cost up to fully $50
per month for each pupil.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Isaac N. Frisbee, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, administrator of the estate of
Isaac N. trisbee, deceased, to the
creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to
exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after
the first publication of this notice to
the said administrator. at the law
office of Chas. Ii. Crocker, Marelia
block, jackson, Amador county, Cal. :,
the same being the place for the
transaction of the business of said
estate, IN said county of Amador.
Dated, July 10, 1906.
GEO. A. GORDON,
Administrator of the estate of Isaac
N. Frisbee, deceased.
Chas. Ii. Crocker and Herbert V.
Keeling, attorneys for administrator.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

There's a lot of foolishness to keep
out Of.
Genius is not rare, but plain COM
mon sense Is.
Great things can't be very difficult
or an ordinary man couldn't accom-
plish them.
Every one naturally dislikes those
people who are so good they suggest
the top line in copy book.
Be content with your air castle. The
chimney in an air castle never smokes,
and the windows do not rattle in every
wind.
Doing business without advertising
is like winking at girl in the dark
you know what you are doing, but no.
body else does.
Perhaps you have noticed that chill
dren are more willing to work for the
neighbors than at home; also that some
of them never outgrow the habit
Atchison Globe.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
A PESSIMIST'S QUESTIONS.

Why is it that a cleaning of Win
dows is the signal for rainstorm?
Why is John always late the night the
cook is out and visitors are expected
in the evening?
And why, oh, why, do visitors al
ways come the one afternoon in the
week when one is not dressed to re-
ceive them?
Why does woman think she has so
much better taste than her richer
neighbor if she but had as much money
to crafty it?
Why is it that leak in the pipe is
always discovered Saturday afternoon,
when a plumber cannot be found until
Monday morning?
Why is it that when one has made a
purchase one sees ten minutes later
something else which would have been
better or cheaper or more becoming?-
Philadelphia Ledger,
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
Caution to Water Consumers.

10 stop the wastage of water during
the night, all consumers are hereby
prohibited from using water for
sprinkling or irrigating after 9 o'clock
p. m. Persons found allowing water
to run after that hour will be liable
to have the supply cut off for all
purposes. And charge will be made
in order to have the domestic supply
turned on again. am compelled to
adopt this rule, because the wastage
lately has been so great, that it has
been impossible to keep the tank full
at night for protection against fire.
Mrs q. Richtmyer, Proprietress.
Jackson, July 13, 19O6-3t. z,'-' sz-
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
HABITS OF THE RICH.
kaanples of Millionaire Extravagance
In the Metropolis,

kamplcs of Millionaire Extravaganco
In the Metropolis.
Zola in his youth, before fame came
to him, wrote some stories about mil
lionaires, wherein it seemed to him he
exaggerated shamefully in his descrip-
tons of the costly homes and habits Of
the rich, but later on, when Zola be
came a friend Of millionaires, he found
that his accounts of their extravaganza
had fallen far short Of the truth.
In the same way stories about the
extravaganza of American millionaires
that sound like exaggerations may also
fall short Of the truth. Here, for in
stance, are some facts that an interior
decorator of New York supplied the
other day. They sound extreme, but
let Zola be remembered.
A man bought for his hall twelve
antique marble columns at Pompeif
Finding he could use only eight Of the
columns he had the remaining four de-
stroyed, although he was offered for
them twice what he had paid. He had
paid $1,000 apiece.
Aubusson carpets, with a pile three
inches thick, are often made to order
at cost of $40 a yard Such a cost,
though, is nothing beside what is Or
dinarily paid for antique rugs. They,
measured by the yard, often cost $500
or 5000 a yard.
Chairs of ivory inlaid with wood are
occasionally sold at $500 apiece.
One millionaire's piano cost $15O,OOO.
A five inch band Of ivory, four years in
the carving, runs around the case,
which was decorated by Everett Shinn.
The gold and silver plate of one
household requires an expert to look
after it. The man is a goldsmith, and
his salary is $1,000 a year.
Billiard rooms sometimes cost $50
600 to furnish. The tables and cues
are inlaid with ivory and gold.
Certain wines-Schloss Johannesburg,
for instance, stamped with the crest Of
Prince Matternich-are sold at private
sales to millionaires for $40 and $50 a
bottle.
Automobiles Of ninety or more horse
power, made to order, will cost from
$4,000 to $4,000. Some millionaires
keep a dozen or more automobiles,
with a head chauffeur at $4,000 or
$4,000 a year salary and two or three
assistants at $25 week each.
Then there is the ocean going yacht,
which cannot be maintained in the
most modest way at a smaller annual
expenditure than $25,0O0.-New York
Press.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
SUPERIOR COURT.
HON. R. G. RUST. JUDGE.


Estate of g. W. Trotter. of
real estate confirmed.
Estate of A. Buvinich.- M
Huberty appointed administrator.
Estate of James Kitteridge.- M.
Huberty appointed administrator.
L. A. Chlchizola rs. o. E. Martin.
Trial had and matter submitted.
Nicholaus VS.. Mickey. Settlement
of statement on appeal continued
until July 80.
New Gases.
Estate of Hannah Bundook. Helen
Stasal petitions for letters of admins
tration. Deceased died in Sacramento
county in 1906, leaving real property
in Sutter Greek. consisting of lot in
block % of that town, and other lots
IN or near said town. The petitioner
is a daughter of deceased, and with
Il. II. Bundock, surviving husband,
comprise the heirs.
John A. Oneto, executor of Stefano
Oneto VS.. Vittorio Solari. Suit to
recover the sum of S720, and interest,
etc., due ON promissory note for
the above amount dated, August 1902,
that defendant agreed in writing to
purchase from Stefano Oneto lots
Al and 4S IN Hamilton tract, jackson,
giving the above note in part pay
ment therefor, principal and interest
payable in instalments of not less
than $40 at the option of the pur-
chaser, the whole to be paid on or
before August %, 1907. He has paid
thereon the sum of $50 and the
amount with costs and interest still
owing is S797.09. Judgment is asked
for this amount or in default, that the
contract or deed in writing stated in
the promissory note be adjudged
null and void, and the premises
restored to possession of plaintiff;
also for $500 damages for breach of
contract, and costs of suit.
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Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
Verbal Chiropody.

The pastor, who was calling upon a
member Of his congregation, asked the
name Of the sprightly little daughter
whose winning ways had attracted his
attention.
"We call her Ella" said the little
girls mother.
'That is good name, Mrs. Donley,"
remarked the minister. "It has been
made classic by Charles Lamb"
"Well, to tell the TRUTH" explained
Mrs. Donley, "her name is Cornelia,
but it's easier to call her Ella
81 see," he reioined "And she prob
ably likes 1t better. 1t is a painless
extraction of Corn"
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of EulaIia L. Rugne, former
ly Eulalia l.. Frisbee. deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, administrator of the estate of
EulaIia l.. Rugne, formerly known as
Eulalia l.. Frisbee, deceased, to the
creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to
exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after
the first publication of this notice to
the said administrator, at the law
office of Chas Ii. Crocker, Marelia
block, jackson, Amador county, Cal,
the same being the place for the
transaction of the business of said
estate, IN said county of Amador.
Dated, July 10, 1906.
GEO. A. GORDON,
Administrator of the estate of
Eulalia l.. Rugne, deceased.
Chas. H. Crocker and Herbert V.
Keeling, attorneys for administrator.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
SCOTCH sUPERsTiTIoNs.
Curious MethOcs That Were Adopted
In ,sicksness R2d Death.

In s5icksness aid Death.
A method much in vogue in Scotland
at one time of ascertaining whether
sickness would prove fatal was to dig
two holes in the ground, one called the
quick grave, the other the dead hole.
The sufferer was then placed between
the two, and the hole toward which he
turned indicated what would be the
outcome of his malady. Sometimes a
piece of rock was broken over the head
Of a person whose last agonies were
painful alike to himself and to those
who witnessed them. 1t was believed
that the heart of the sick man would
thus be broken and his release hasten
ed. Windows and doors are always
thrown wide open in order that the de-
parting spirit may have free egress
from the house and escape from the
evil ones that hover around eager TO
inthrall his soul.
During the interval between death
and burial hens and cats were kept
carefully shut up. A person meeting
these animals at such q juncture was
uOOIQeQ 10 DlluuHeSS III lnG future.
Moreover, unless a stream divided the
two houses, farmers frequently refrain
ed from yoking their oxen or horses be-
fore the body was '1aid under the turf
of truth" Many women preserved,
with the greatest reverence, their
bridal attire to cover them in the cof-
fin. Bread and water were placed in
the chamber of death, for during the
night prior to the burial the spirit of
the departed one came to partake of
them. Stillborn children and little ones
who had not been blessed by the min
lister were buried before sunrise In
this way their admission to the land of
promise was assured. Not to observe
the practice was to destine the soTls Of
these BARNS to wander homeless and
disconsolate
The fate Of the suicide is lamentable.
His body cannot rest in the kirkyard,
for it would faint the souls of those
who lie therein. Frequently he was
buried in lone dixie which separated
two lairds' estates, and passersby were
expected to cast pebble at the rude
stone which marked the place.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
DIED..

DWYER-In Jackson, July %, 1906,
Thomas Dwyer, a native of Cali
tornia, aged 80 years.
MORGAN-At the County hospital.
July %, 1906, Edward Morgan, a
native of California, aged A years.
SMITH-ln Sutter Creek, July 90,
1906, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Charles Smith.
GRELlCH-Near Drytown, July u,
1906, Geo. GreIich, native of Ger
many. age II years.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
BORN.

HIPKINS-In Oakland, July u, 1906,
to Ray Hipkins and wife, son.
WOOLSEY-In lone, July 10, 1906 to
Herbert A. Woolsey and wife, son.
BEVILAQUA-In jackson, July %,
1906, to the wife of John Bevilaqua,
a son.
SIMAS-ln Sutter Creek, July 13,
1906, to Mr. and Mrs Simas, a
daughter.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27

We call attention to the advertise
ment OF W. E. Kent, published in
another column, stating that he will
close out the whole of his stock of
hardware, tinware, etc, at a great
sacrifice. He is determined to quit
business in jackson. The sale COM
mences next Monday, and Will con-
tinue until the entire stock is closed
out. Now is the time to secure
bargains.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
CITY OFFICIAL PAPER.
Official Paper of Amador co.
FRIDAY AY............... JULY27. 1906
We want a local correspondent i

We want a local correspondent in
every town in the county. To any
one who will regularly send us the
happenings in his OF her locality. we
will not only send the Ledger, but a
daily San Francisco paper, and other
reading matter, as we'll as supply the
correspondent with all necessary
stationery and stamps for CORE
spondence. We must have live
correspondent at every point, even it
we have to pay cash for such service.
Now who will volunteer for this
work.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
Fifth Monarchy Men.

The fifth monarchy men formed a re-
ligious sect that sprang up in the days
Of Charles 1. of England. They were
so called from the fact that they as
serted that in the last days the four an
cient monarchies, the Assyrian, the
Persian, the Babylonian and the Ro-
man, would be restored, and to them
would be added a Christian monarchy,
or fifth monarchy, of which Christ
would be the king.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
Her Advantage,

Mistress (after many remonstrances
on unpunctuality)-Really, Mary, you
must try to be more punctual about
serving the meals. When they are
late your master blames me- Mary
All, well, mum, of course can go, but
you're a prisoner for life! = London
Punch.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
Awkward.

Master-What! Both want holiday
tomorrow? I can't spare you both at
once. Mary, you can have tomorrow
and John the next day. John-Thank
you, sir, but we wanted to get mar
ried, and I'm afraid, sir, it can't be
done that way, but I'll inquire.-Lon-
don Answers.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
Obedience.

Every duty, even the least duty, in
wolves the whole principle of obedi-
ence. And little duties make the will
dutiful-that is, supple and prompt to
obey. Little obediences lead into
great. The daily round of duty is full
of probation and Of discipline. 1t
trains the will, heart and conscience
Woman's Life.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
MARRIED..

QU1LtCI-RAFANTI - In jackson.
at the Catholic church, July 81,
1906, by Rev. Father Gleeson,
Aemio Quilici to Theresa Raufanti
both of jackson.
SHERMAN-ROWELL.-In jackson,
July %, 1906, by Alfred GoIdner,
j. F., Ed. Sherman to Florence L..
Rowell both of lone.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
A biography In q Nntsha1

Born, welcomed, caressed, cried, fed,
grew, amused, reared, studied, examin-
ed, graduated, in love, loved, engaged.
married, quarreled, reconciled, suffer
ed, deserted, taken i'll, died, mourned,
buried and forgotten.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27

SAFE DEPOSIT--Safe deposit boxes can be
rented from the Bank of Amador County at the
small expense of 35 cents q month thereby Sc
curing you against any possible loss from fire
or otherwise. Don't overlook this opportunity
of protecting your valuables.
SAVE MONEY-Patronize a home institu-
tion. Send money away through the Bank of
Amador County; you will save 10 per cent and
upward over postoffice or express. Money sent
to all parts OF the United States and also all
parts of the world. We have the latest quota
tions on foreign exchange.
SAVE MONEY-It doesn't cost anything to
deposit money in the Bank of Amador County.
They receive deposits from IS up Commence
the new year hy opening up bank account. A
man or woman with bank account has a
financial standing. Don't bury your money;
when you die it can't be found and you are liza
BILE to be robbed while alive
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
InDatience.

In all evils which admit a remedy
mpatience should be avoided, because
it wastes that time and attention In
complaints which, if properly applied,
might remove the cause-Johnson.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
Suspicious.

Mr.. Bilkins Cooking up from the pa.
per- - The eminent physician, DR..
Greathead, says there is no exercise
SO conducive to health in woman as
ordinary housework. Mrs. Bilkins-
HUH I'll bet he's married.-Tit-Bits.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27

The card of Robt. L. Kerr, with
drawing his candidacy for county
clerk, will Ee found In another
column. 1t is rumored that the
Kennedy Company, for which he is
bookkeeper, in order to retain his
valuable services has increased his
salary, and at the same time shorten
ed the hours. Under these induce
ments he considers it better to re-
main at his present post of duty,
than to enter the uncertain field of
politics. Who the democrats will
settle upon now for clerk is a wide
open question.
Amador ledger., 1906-07-27
Sure on One Point.

"Out late last night? What time
did the clock say when you got in?"
II don't remember what the clock
said, but 1 will never forget what my
wife saidr'