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Amador ledger., 1906-11-30
Accidentally Shot Himself.

Willis K. Hoss met with a severe
accident last Tuesday. He was out
on horseback about two miles from
his uncle's home, w. G. Hoss. See
ing a polecat he undertook to shoot it
with six shooter that he had with
him. While manipulating the weapon
preparatory to shooting. it was acct
IDENTIFY discharged, the bullet striking
the second finger of the left hand at
the second joint, SCATTERING the bone.
Strange to say, he did not feel the
slightest pain, and really did not
know he had shot himself until few
seconds afterwards. Seeing the con-
dition of his hand, he started for
home. The wound was dressed
temporarily at the home of w. M.
Nichols, and thereafter be came on
to jackson to have the finger surgi-
cally dressed. The finger may have
to be amputated, but that will be
determined later.
Amador ledger., 1906-11-30
A County Sanataflum.

A movement that must meet with
the unqualified approval of the people
generally has been quietly, but
effectively promoted by two or three
enterprising citizens, and has now
reached . stage that ensures it's
successful completion. &c is for the
establishment Of q sanitarium or hos
pitai for the treatment Of surgical
cases and diseases at central point
In Amador county. With the COM
pletion of the railroad to the mineral
belt; such an enterprise, II properly
managed cannot be otherwise than a
success. The principal promoters are
DIR. Philips of jackson, and Dr.. Good
manof Sutter Greek. The matter has
been canvassed thoroughly, particular
~ with the view Of enlisting the
mine owners in support of the
scheme. In this direction every
encouragement has been given. AS it
Is now, employees meeting with acct.
dents requiring surgical operations
are often sent to the large cities for
treatment, not because of lack of
surgical skill, but because of lack of
convenienoes and conditions for the
proper care of such cases. 70 obv1-
ate this, the proposed sanitarium is
to be started. 1t will also be for
general treatment. With our splendid
and invigorating climate, IL is ex.
peceed to command support from
outside points. By the payment Of
u per month, employees OF the mines
who become sick or disabled from
accident, will be given treatment
and nursing at the hospital. OIL
course a reasonable charge for board
will be made, but beyond this every
thing will be included In the monthly
one dollar fee. Patients will be free
to make special arrangements with
any doctor to attend them, If they SO
prefer.
A suitable site has been secured on
the grounds Of the Oneida Mfuine
Company for the erection of the
building. Plans and specification for
the building have already been made
out and adopted. 1t is expected that
work on the building will be CON-
menced right away. It will be pro-
vided with everything requisite for
such an institution. From $4,000 to
$40, 900 will be expended In the build
Ing and equipments. In two or three
months, it is hoped to have the
sanitarium ready for business. 1t ia
certainly one of the most urgent
needs Of this section, and should
meet with the good will and active
support Of every resident anxious to
promote the interests OF Amador
county.
Amador ledger., 1906-11-30
Telephone Line Knocked Out.

The telephone business Of Suffer
Creek was completely knocked out
last Wednesday afternoon In peculiar
manner. 1t seems that the wire
carrying 1000 voltage of the electric
power line from Electra to Amador
City, fell on the lines of the Sunset
Telephone Co., at point several
hundred feet from the Sutter Greek
central station. The effect was to
burn the cable carrying over 100 wires
completely out, shutting of ali COM
munication by telephone with that
town. Not only we're the fuses
burned out, but the main cable for
$50 feet was ruined. and had to be
replaced. A force of repairers was
put to work, and kept going night
and day, and the line was IN working
order by Sunday night. This mishap
involved the company in an expense
estimated at 5000.
Amador ledger., 1906-11-30
Pretty Church Wedding.

Last Wednesday at high noon very
pretty wedding was solemnized In the
Central Methodist church, the CON-
tracing parties being Miss Marie
Griffith of Plymouth and Harold
Dixon of Sacramento, Rev. George NJ.
Richmond officiating. The church
was tastefully decorated in smilax
and chrysanthemums. The bride was
attired in white crepe-de-Iate over
cream satin; her bouquet of carna-
tions and ferns. The bridesmaid was
gowned in light blue crepe -de-Paris
with white lace and she carried a
bouquet of large white chrysanthe-
NUNS. The happy couple we're
attended by Miss Hazel Griffith and
Charles Griffith. cousin and brother
of the bride.
Only relatives and a few intimate
friends were present. After congratu-
lations and amid a shower of rice the
happy couple departed on the south
bound train, Miss Louise DIETRICH hay-
ing secured the BRIDES bouquet. On
their return MI and Mrs Dixon will
make their home at the Golden Eagle
hotel.
those present we're: Messrs. d. Nc
Alpine, q. Flint, Lester Bowden.
George Yeary, Clement Dixon, Mr.
and Mrs Dixon, Misses Portia Griffith,
Mana McAlpine, Mabel McAlpine,
Louise DIETRICH, Marion Owens, Hazel
Griffith (bridesmaid), Charlie Griffith
(groomsman), Misses Valda Potter,
Mabel Broten, Flora Emmett, Irene
Raker, Grace johnson, Amelia Roth
we'll, Ester Anderson, Annie Sund-
holm, Bella Shaw, inertia Meade,
Mabel Granger. DIR. M. Nj. Crone-
miller, Miss Hazel Granger. -Sacra-
mento bee.
Amador ledger., 1906-11-30
Shoe STORE.
$. Notice
To Taxpayers.
once of.tAe Tar Collector

Once of.the Tax Collector s.s,; -. ~
County Of Ansdor. State of California.
NOT1CE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
EohI1E. FAX coliscsor Of Ansdsr county y,
did on the 9Th Day Of October, 1903, rseaiT6
from the County Auditor Of Ansaor county the
containing list Of the persons Assessed for
real and personal properly, and the amount Of
State and County taxes due thereon for said
year,
That said taxes srs now d,e and payable to
me 1t my once In the Court Hose, In Inc town
OF Jackson, county OF Amsdor. SsAte Of Cali
That the taxes on all personal property Sc
cured BY real property, and enc half Of the
taxes on Al real property were due and payable
on the second Monday ia October, 1908. and will
next thereafter, 81 O'Clock ,. n, and that un-
less paid prior thereto, fifteen per cent will be
added to the amount thereof, and II said one
April next, At 8 o'clock ,. N. an additional Ave
per cent viii be added thereto.
That the remaining sne-hah Of the taxes on
all real property will be payable on and after
delinquent on the last Monday in April next
thereafter, 81 so'clock p. n, Aad shat unless
paid prior thereto. nys per seas win be added
That All taxes may b paid IT the tins the
hrst ilstslmeat. IS herein provided. 10 aue and
payable,
First instalment, one halt real sstAts and all
personal property. dus October sth, 1869.
First ils.a)msnt, one half real estate and all
personal property, delinquent November 2sth,
1905, At O'Clock ,. n. 80, ~,
Second instalment, onshalf real estate. due
January ill., 1907
Second instalment, one half real estate, de-
linque7t April 18th. 1907. at o'clock p. m.
All the taxes may be paid in full 81 the time
the first instal1ment Is due.
Taxes not paid according TO Law will be de-
linquent, and Is per cent and ) per cent and
other costs will be added thereto.
Positively NO Checks received for the oay-
ment Of taxes.
+. 4. NORMAN,
Tax Collector of Amador county.
Amador ledger., 1906-11-30

time of their disappearance cannot be
traced. According to Mr. Heath, his
father, and he is fully satisfied the
prospector was hist father-was poi
soned. Two kinds of poison we're
revealed by the analysis, so he says.
The estate was probated under the
name of Hartley, and distributed to
his wife. The death occurred while
MRS Hartley was on a visit Ito Eng
land, and at her request the body
was disinterred, when she returned
on being apprised OF his .death. Mr.
Heath has been working sincessantIy
to locate his father. He came to
California nine years ago specially
on this mission, and has been running
down clews ever since. He got on
what he believes the true solution
that is Hartley, about two years after
coming here. His father lett no
other property than the mineral land,
240, acres at Meadow lake-10 miles
from Cisco. One mine on this land
has been operated off and on for
years. He says, that there Is
fortune involved in this contention;
that fractional part of the land has
been estimated as being worth several
hundred thousand dollars. He has
never met Mrs Hartley. When he left
Nevada City last Saturday, the dis
trict attorney and the sheriff pro-
missed to look into the matter further.
Mr Heath Is resolved not to let it
drop. and if nothing is done within
the next two months, he will appeal
to the governor to take action. There
10 no doubt he is thoroughly in
earnest, and believes he Is the right.
full heir to large fortune. He is a
poor man, working as a laborer for
the city authorities Of jackson.
Amador ledger., 1906-11-30
ChiIdren's Day.

Last Tuesday was observed by the
Native Daughters of Ursula Parlor as
childIen's day. In the afternoon,
after school hours, the children of
native daughters assem- bled in Odd
Fellows hall to the number of nearly
40. A short program was gone
through, participated in by twelve
children, and consisting of Iecita-
lions. songs, etc. After which the
little guests repaired to the banquet
hall, and were RECALLED with cake and
candy. Every attendant was sent
home happy lin the possession of a
sack of sWeetmeats.
Amador ledger., 1906-11-30
MINING NOTES.

Kennedy-Several applications we're
sent In for the position OF clerk, VICE
K. /. Kerr. resigned. 1t is under,
stood that Alex Ross, young man
who has been working in the mine
for some time, has secured the place.
He is very highly thought Of by all
who know him, and his promotion is
hailed with satisfaction, as we'll as
considered wise move for the com-
pany. Sss s.ss 90 s
Bright-rhe mining expert, who
exported this mine, left San Fran
cisco for New York last Saturday. to
report to his superiors, who are
negotiating for the purchase. Strong
hopes are entertained that the pur-
chase will be contaminated, and that
the mine will be in operation before
long. The verbal agreement requires
work to be started within 80 days.
and this term will expire on Decem-
Der 10. The purchase price must be
paid within slx months, so the inter-
val can be used in prospecting the
property. There is shaft 300 feet
deep, and hosting works that can be
put in working order In a few hours.
So that every facility exists for pros
pecting operations. Word Is expect
ed at any time for the commencement
OF operations, All that ia required
to'this end Is to wire i. @. Hammond,
superintendent of the Lucas m inc,
to start work and thereby keep alive
the option. 1t is likely that the shaft
will be put down two or three hum
dred feet deeper and prospect drifts
run to test the ore body at that point.
Articles Of lncorporation-Articles
OF incorporation Of the Gold Ridge
Mining Company were fled with the
county clerk on Monday last. The
amount OF capital stock Is $3.50, 600,
into $50, 700 shares at q each,
of which 800 IL subscribed by the
five directors, namely, Fred B. Joyce,
e. E. Endicott, Robert Ousby, Bert
Q. Austin, Geo. W. Brown, who sub
scribe for 20 shares each. The object
OF the company Is to acquire mines
and water rights, and operate the
same. The principal place OF busi- |
ness is Jackson. The special object |
is to acquire and operate the old |
Defender mine, in Pioneer district.
Amador ledger., 1906-11-30
Billy" Blue Passes Away.

William Blue, well-known char
acter around jackson for over twenty
years, answered to the calls OF the
last enemy on Tuesday. His end was
not altogether unexpected, although
when the attack came it moved rapid
lV to dissolution. Monday morning
he was around as usual, doing some
little work around Green's saloon,
as was his custom for a long time.
In the afternoon he. was seized with
two fits In rapid succession. he was
thereafter removed to the hospital.
He gradually became worse, and died
the same evening. He was about 81
years Of age, and a native of Scot.
land. He fell victim to alcohol
ism. He was hard drinker. for
many years, slave to the liquor
habit. 1t was wonderful that he
withstood the undermining influence
Of drink SO long. Its effects were
portrayed in his features and every
movement. The habit never got him
into trouble, as he was ever inoffen,
sive. 1t is reported that he left a
wife in Chicago, also son, the latter
grown to manhood. A few years ago
he went back to Chicago, the necess-
airy funds being sent to him for that
purpose. He stayed but a short time,
the ways not being up to his Cali
fornia habits. He got back to his
haunts IN jackson as best he could.
Before being taken to the hospital,
he passed Monday night in Newman g
stable, where he frequently slept.
There he was seized with several vio-
lent fits, and seeing that the end was
coming, he was moved to the county
institution In the morning. The con-
vulsions or ats REQUIRED ut intervals
until he died. he was apparently
beyond consciousness, and unable to
recognize any one. A subscription
was taken up to give him a burial.
The funeral took place Thursday,
interment in the Jackson cemetery.
He leaves brother in Ell Dorado.
Amador ledger., 1906-11-30
Grand Jurors.

Thirty grand jurors appeared before
the superior court this morning, and
the following named persons we're
selected to compose the jury:
F. b. Joyce, E. A. MerkeI, W. 8.
Weymouth, V. j. ChichizoIa, John W.
Joses, b. +. Taylor, John Lithgow,
James Meehan, JOS. Marie, M. lsaacs,
Robert Ellis, John A. Phipps, Joseph
Schilling. ID. V. Ramazotti, j. T.
Clifton, Allen Hambric, Manuel
Santirfo, S. G. Wheeler, Geo. Nj.
Waechter.
John Lithgow was appointed fore
man, and V. j. Chichizola secretary
The jury Is pursuing its labors al
we go to press.
Henry Chapman, who has been en-
ployed at the Black Mountain quart,
mine, in Magdalena, Lower Cali
fornia, Mexico, returned to his hom,
i'll Jackson last week. He was not 81
impressed with conditions of labor il
the Mexican republic to induce hin
to remain. He does not intend t.
return.
Amador ledger., 1906-11-30

The old, original Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic. You know what you
are taking. 1t is iron and quinine
in tasteless form. No cure, no
pay. SOC.
Amador ledger., 1906-11-30

V. s. Garbarini, chairman of the
board OF city trustees, is in Southern
California, putting up small quartz
mill at some point on the Mohave
desert. The work Will take from six
weeks to two months to complete.
Amador ledger., 1906-11-30

Ledger and Chicago Weekly Inter
ocean. both papers for one year, ~. 50
in advance.
Amador ledger., 1906-11-30
NEW GOODS.

Now is the time to begin to
shop. Our stock of Xmas
goods is arriving daily. and
if you are looking for new
goods. come to US and get the
latest. .-.
Amador ledger., 1906-11-30

Cavagnaro Samiule, Adele Donati,
Ben Fregulla, Keti GIavocic, Fransa
Martino, j. Masdin, Luigi Pecchia.
Amador ledger., 1906-11-30

We have a special sale of
Remnants of Dress Goods.
Tennis and all short ends of
all kinds of goods. Watch
out for goods at half price in !.
these remnants On Saturday.
Amador ledger., 1906-11-30
Unclaimed Letters.

in Jackson post office, November 80.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1906-09-20

While 1t is a fact that in places the
crow Is not destructive to an important
degree, 1t will be long time before he
Will be considered friend Of either the
farmer or the sportsman-perhaps
never And all the arguments that
may be advanced in favor Of the crow
will not save him from being shot at;
killing Is different matter. While
those who have grown morbid from
reading new nature stun 60 to ex-
tremes concerning crows, or anything
else for that matter, sportsmen MS a
rule permit the crow to live In peace
during the nesting season. 1t Is merely
a question of fairness that dictates
their actions In this. 1t stands to
reason that the sportsman who avoids
fishing during the spawning season and
protects game and game birds in the
summer will not modest crow when
it has little ones In the nest that would
starve IL the old birds were killed. But
after the young birds have grown
strong enough to take care Of them
selves and ali of this black race have
resumed active operations against the
agT4cuiturist and other birds they must
take care Of themselves IL found guilty
Of marauding. Field and Stream.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1906-09-20

When Disraeli was curly and smart
and comparatively unknown, he visited
the Royal Exchange of Liverpool In
company with Duncan Stewart, lead
ing merchant of the city. 1t was at
high noon and the exchange was
thronged by merchants. The scene so
impressed the young member Of parlia-
ment that he said to Mr.. Stewart:
My. ideal Of greatness would be that
a man should receive the applause of
such an assemblage as this--that he
should be cheered as he came into this
room"
Disraeli went in and came out un-
noticed, but several years later he
again visited the Liverpool exchange
in company with Mr. Stewart. His en-
trance was greeted by a cheer which
spread into roar and ended in an
ovation The testimony to his political
prominence deeply moved Disraeii
who, recalling to Mr.. Stewart the re
mark he had made years before, said
My ideal test of greatness has been
realized
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1906-09-20

Tyrolean maidens are by old custom
spared the necessity Of giving tongue
to their aye or no The first time a
young man pays a visit as an avowed
sutton he brings with him bottle OF
wine, of which he pours out glass
and offers 1t to the object Of his affec-
TONS In any case she will not refuse
it point blank-that would be too gross
an insult-but should the wooer not be
agreeable to her or his declaration
come little too prematurely she de
clines the proffered wine, pleading that
it looks sour or that wine disagrees
with her or any other excuse that
feminine ingenuity may suggest. II
she likes the lad and Is equal to own
ing it she empties the glass. taking
care not to spill any OF the wine, fer
il she does so or the glass or bottle 81
broken 1t is an unhappy omen. They
have split the wine between them.
say the peasants when the marriage
turns out badly.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1906-09-20

, to rush up the steps OF his apartment
and slip something small and shinin,
into the pocket of his long. loose coat
The situation from Sheldon's poin
of view was bad enough without thu
interference Of Jack Bentley, who hat
entered his private office with scan
ceremony.
'Mr. Sheldon" said that young mar
..brupt1y, II learned all hour ago tha'
-ou have, through misrepresentation
appropriated certain securities belong
ing to Miss Elliott"
For once Sheldon's self possession
deserted him. What lie is this!' he
cried. half rising from his chair.
"And," continued Bentley coolly. y
nave come to get them and return
them to her."
Il refuse to give them to you"
"You must"
lam acting as her agent. BY what
light do you
Bentley leaned across the table.
"Mr. Sheldon" he said grimly, Il have
come for the papers and intend to get
them"
Sheldon, his face hvid. reached for
the bell, only to find himself confront
ed by a cleaning pistol barrel sa1r-
mounted by a white face with blazing.
determined eyes.
stay where you are till I'm through
with you" cried Bentley, at white
heat. Now give them to me-"
''I Will not"
You shall"
I'll be ruined" gasped Sheldon.
You'll be ruined if you don't. Til
have you arrested inside Of TN hour"
The beads of perspiratIon stood out
ON Sheldon's forehead With trem-
bling hands he opened = tin box and
flung its contents MALI lantiy across
tho table.
Take them, your he cried, with
3 bitter oath.
And SO 1t was not until Miss Elliott
sat opposite Bentley at a table at
lunch that she learned how nearly she
had been delivered from her 'sabun-
dance of riches.- She sat speechless.
watching Bentley with beautiful. hor-
rified eyes as he Laid bare the decep-
ton that had been practfced upon her,
touching lightly upon his own part In
the AFFAIR.
"Oh," she said In an unsteady voice,
what can I say to you? l want to
thank you l cannot-I do not know
how
He leaned forward, his eyes holding
hers across the flowers on the center
OF the table.
81 know" he said under his breath.
but dare not ask-it is so much
She coiored a delicious pink, bat her
eyes met his bravely.
There is nothing-that could be-too
much" she said.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1906-09-20

\ xaroastsr en5oinsd purity Of body as
Will a. Of soul, and the Avesta pre-
seribes very elaborate ADDITIONS and
IugtraNons to remove any denlement.
The greatest pollution is that which
arises from contact with anything
dead, as death is the creation of Ahri-
man and his greatest triumph over the
power of Ormazd. The code Of the
vendidad assigns the nine nights abb
luton" for the publication Of persons
SO polluted 1t consists In series Of
sprinklings with holy water and other
liquid, accompanied by a wearisome
amount of ceremonial detail, to exercise
the spirit Of denlement The Greek
writer Lucian in one of his humorous
dialogues seems to ridicule this puriti-
catory rite when he says that the Magi
in nine nights cleansed Pythagoras of
all his sins In life.-A. v. Williams
Jackson in Century.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1906-09-20


A cestatn English baronet who had
4 denss and absolute ignorance OF
books and paat events took a notion
to be presented t. his king. Gesrge III.
The hArunet lived near spot where
one Of the NEST celebrated battles had
been fought during he wars Of the
roses, but Of that fact be had never
chaneed to hear. HiA mind was set
upon mcrs tanSible things. He had no
use for in1ssmGtinn which was not up
to date. when he. was pesssnesd TO
his sovereign, D. king. who had looked
him ~ and was prepared win the
right ti,as to ny, rsnsrked gracious
", Yea come from the scane OF a
very cslebrated battle. understand.
Sir W1lliamv
sWeI, ysur majesty" was the an
swer. ~ did. heve . round or two with
the blacksmith, but I'm very much
surprised that your majesty should
have heard Of H."
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-07-12
Wlnfemucca Assay Otfic
CHEMISTS AND AssAYrRs.

Prompt and careful attention given to
all samples sent by mail and express.
Regular prices charged for all work.
Address all sample: winnemucca Assay
once. p. o. Boz q. Winnsmueea, New.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-07-12
Unc0nquered

.t. Ii "
Out of the night that covers me-,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
thank whatever God there be
For my unconquerable SOUL
In the fell clutches of circumstance
r. have not WINGED or cried aloud.
Under the bludgeons of chance
My head is bloody but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and fears
II Looms but the horror of the shade,
6 And yet the menace of the years
Ia Finds and shall find me unafraid.
~8 1t matters not how straight the gate,
-, How chared with punishment the scroll;
/ I'm the master Of my fate,
/ am the captain Of my soul
New York Sun.
No, the Silver State does not intend making the column which appeared in
yesterday issue a prominent feature. We have a budding humormt in the Office,
but have decided to clip him in the bud in order that he nay not bloom.
The sn for the Democratic primaries has teen sounded. 1t is probable
that considerable nov which fell about two years ago will melt, thaw and re-
solve itself into a dew.
The members Of the Russian douca, which is The Russian equivalent of our
congress, are somewhat reluctant about adjournng. 1t seems that their con-
stituents are awaiting their return with pihhforks, whips and sundry other
weapons because of the failure of most of them to redeem their ante election
promises. the people in this country are not q exactng in the matter of
promlSA
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-07-12
!. O.. o. r.

HUMBOLDT LODGE. No. Il
1. o. o. F.-Meetings on the
First and Third Thursday M
Evenings Of each month at hall in Sill
yer State building. Visiting brrothers
In good standing always welcome.
r, PoULIN. N. q.
T. RAMADOHR. Secretary.