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Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
The |. & E. Road.

Parties travelling over the railroad
between Jackson and lone can hardly
fail to notice the almost continuous
screech of the locomotive whistle--the
cry of the iron horse for trespassers
to clear the track. Probably no other
line of the same length III the world
has this warning voice lifted so often
as on this road. Why is it. What
peculiar conditions exist on the 1. &
E. road to make this persistent
shrieking necessary. The other day
we we're told one probably the true
explanation of this matter. The
track crosses the main county road
no less than five times in its entire
length of fourteen miles-an average
OF more than once every three miles,
These crossings are without gates or
guards. Ihe road is fenced its entire
distance with the exception of these
contacts with the public road, and at
these points, it is easy for stock
cattle and horses to get on the
track. And as matter of fact they
do get on the track, as they used to
get on wagon roads 10 the palmy days
of dust and mud. And remem brance
of the old freighting days clings to
these brutes. They used to lazily
occupy the middle of the road, refus-
ing to bulge, until slow wagon or
stage was right upon them. 1t take s
time to drum into their understand
ing that the locomotive is swifter
concern than the mountain schooner.
Hence. the continuous yell of the
locomotive at curves and CROSSING
places and that means the whole
length of the road-to get out of the
way. Not unfIequently the train
slows up to give them time to clear
the track. 1t is quite a novel expert
ence for the engineer, but he hopes
to educate his straying bands to a
proper appreciation of the situation
in due time.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
Funeral of j. B. Francis.

The Grass Valley Union of June Z,
says of the last sad rites to j. b.
Francis, who was buried there on
preceding day:
The remains of the late John b.
Francis we're laid at rest yesterday
afternoon IN Masonic cemetery with
the usual honors of the order. The
funeral VISA held from Masonic hall
where services were opened by Wor-
shipful Master Thomas Ingram OF
Madison lodge, of which the deceased
for many years had been a mem Der.
A quartet composed of Bennett Opie,
Frauk Aver, Mrs S. j.. Prisk and Mrs
f. q. Kline sang a selection with
exquisite feeling. At the grave the
final services of the Masons were
rendered. The funeral was attended
by many old friends, the Masons
turning out in IA body. The pail
bearers were w.. G. d. Body, P. w.
Michel A. &. Peterson, Ii. j. Fuchs,
j. E. Dye, the latter being past
master of jackson lodge, having
escorted the body here, and Frank
Aver.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
SHENANDOAH VALLEY.

June THE recent succession of
storms have given a somewhat dubi-
GUS complexion to the crop outlook
in the valley. Very few of the fields
we're IN condition to stand up under
the slaughter of wind and rain, and
some OF the finest prospects the valley
had ever known, have been knocked
exceedingly fiat. The orchards re
ceived some slight benefit, but the
crops will be one of the lightest
known in years.
Mr. and Mrs Harvey Jameson have
gone to house keeping on the Still
wagon ranch. They have made some
improvements in the house, which is
one of the most attractive residences
in the neighborhood.
Mr. and Mrs j. Bryant arrived from
Clements last week, and will occupy
the house on Joseph Davis ranch.
Mr. and Mrs Mack beavers have
been the guests of the Iatter's parents
for few days, returning to Oleta on
Tuesday.
Nearly every one in the valley is
enjoying the last cold of the
season. Shan.
June 13.-T. D. Davis returned
from Volcano Wednesday, his school
baving closed last Friday for the
summer.
Geo. Kretcher and Albert Seeley,
went to Nevada nearly two weeks ago,
and returned last Friday, not having
found the country equal to the pro-
spectus. They rode through ten feet
OF snow, in the mountains, and were
somewhat worse for wear on their
return.
Cecil Kretcher had an exciting
experience for youngster last Friday
forenoon. He was running moving
machine on his fathers farm, and in
turning a corner one horse got it,
foot over the tongue. Its struggles
frightened it's mate and both started
to run. Cecil jumped and saved him
self from injury. One horse was so
badly cut by the machine, that it was
shot to put it out of misery, the
other was unInjured
K. M. Brown went to Folsom last
week to get new header. He had
the misfortune to lose one of his team
OF mules in the trip.
Oliver Ball had horse very badly
hurt few days ago, while running a
home made road -scraper. The scraper
struck some obstruction and tipped
over striking the animal with con-
siderable force. 1t Is not known yet
whether or not it will recover.
Another candidate for enrolment
in the cold Guard of republican
voters is j. j. Davis of Shenandoah,
whose first national ballot was cast
for Tayor and Fillmore. Mr. Davis
voted for Fremont in 1856, and for
every republican president since
then. Shan.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
MINING NOTES.

Gold Top. Mr. Batz of the Gold
Top gravel mine, left for the city
again last week. He came up to
endeavor to straighten out the finan-
cial tangle in the affairs of the pro-
pelty at Pine Grove. He left the
mine IN the hands of two of the
principal creditors to clean up the
bedrock, and thereby endeavor to get
the money that is due them. The
cleanup was started Monday morn
Ing. Ihe miners wages will have
to come first, and whether there will
be enough left after settling the
wages to pay the other debts is prob
lematical.
Bunker Hill.-It is pleasing to be
able to state that this property
under the management of super1n
tendent E. H. Harrington-contin
to- develop into a solid mine. The
cleanup last month was better than
for any previous month in the history
of the mine. We are not in a position
to state the exact yield, but for the
number of stamps working, the out
put was in excess of any other mine
in the county. The future of the
property is very fiattering, as the
ore-bodies justify the belief that
prosperity is not to be transient, but
ablding for many years to come.
We are informed that the Havllah
mine at Nashville, Ell Dorado county,
was closed down for good as far as
the recent company is concerned last
Monday. The company had been
operating 1t on an option for three
years. Pumps have been taken out,
and the company has quit the field.
This is serious blow to that mining
section, which is just across the
Costumes river, four miles beyond
Plymouth.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
w. 0. Clark Receivers the Stolen
Checks.

w. 0. Clark, the noted temperance
advocated returned from his trip to
the eastern states on Tuesday of last
week. The papers have reported the
fact that his pocket book containing
numer of checks of considerable
value, was stolen while he was on a
street car in New York. But the
whole story has not been told. 1t
seems on the evening in question,
the temperance lecturer was on his
way home with relatives from a
meeting. 1t was late at night. The
car was crowded. W. D. as soon as
he boarded it, was surrounded by
several men, evidently acting in con-
cert, who pressed close to him. He
wore gold watch chain, and this
conveyed the idea that he was a vic
tim worth fleeing. During this
press, his pocket book was extracted.
He was aware ct the game at once,
and suspicion was directed to one
man, who left the car at the first
stopping place. One of Clark's re-
latives followed the man for a block
or two, but failed to catch up with
him, or get within recognizing dis
tance. The checks were on New
York banks, and not on Utah, as the
papers stated. There was only five
dollars in money in the pocket book
Several days after the bank on which
these checks were drawn, received
them inclosed in an envelope, with a
note reading, "PIease return or
deliver inclosed checks to the
owner. The Finder
The money was not returned. In
the pocket book were extracts from
papers, showing the good work of ".
o. Clark in the temperance move
ment, and realizing the philanthropic
nature of the victim, the pick pocket
it is supposed, resolved to return the
checks. So Clark lost only S5 by the
robbery. The checks we're unendors-
ed, so that any attempt on the part OF
the robber to cash them would have
been frustrated. The veteran temper
ance advocate congratulates himself
upon getting off so easily, and be-
lieves that the checks we're surrender
ed under the conscientious scruples
of the guilty party.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
Rev. Winnings Brother Missing

Ernest Winning, brother of Rev.
G. r. Winning, employed as an in
surance collector in Watsonville,
Santa Cruz county, has been missing
since the 29th of May. He is over 40
years OF age, and man of family,
having wife and four children. He
left his home in the above named city
on the morning in question, to go to
his office. He called on his brother
the M. E. minister located there, on
the way, and afterwards met a friend
and had brief talk, and that is the
last seen of him. He failed to return
to dinner, and an appointment in the
afternoon to met his wife to prepare
for memorial day was unkept. He
was man devoted to his family, and
of exemplary habits. His disappear
ance has led to search parties and in
quiries ever since, but not trace has
been found. Rev. G. Il. Winning went
to Watsonville last week to look into
the matter, but to no purposes. His
books we're found to be straight, and
itEis not believed that he has alb
seconded. The impression is that foul
play is at the bottom of this mystery.
Rev. e. E. Winning, and his broth
er minister, the pastor at WatsonvilIe,
are at present on a vacation, at the
same time doing their best to find a
clue to unravel the affair. Under the
circumstances, they are unnerved
from attending to PASTORAL duties at
present. They are now in Mariposa
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
A Big Blaze.

fire broke out at three o'clock
this morning on the Hamilton tract,
in the house owned by A. Perovich,
and occupied by the family of Antoine
Glavocich. Mr. Giavocich was away
at the time, on night shift at the
mine. How the fire should originate
at such an unusual hour, is mystery.
1t appears, however, that Mrs Glavo-
cich, feeling sick, got up between one
and two o'clock, and lighted fire,
and prepared a cup of coffee, and
the only theory that can reformed is
that the fire started from this. The
first seen of it was in the kitchen
roof near the store pipe. 1t was a
five of a six roomed house, and an
entirely frame building, and burned
like matchwood. The fire bell rang,
but few heard it. Pistol shots we're
fired to give the alarm, but before
the hremen could get to the scere,
the house was enveloped in flames.
its contents. The next building on
the north is the dwelling of A. Fran
atovich and the marble and stone cut
ting establishment connected there
with. He was away in the mountains
at the time, so the place that night
was unoccupied. All efforts we're di
rected towards saving the machinery
and marble work in the rear of the
dwelling, the value of which is
considerable. With a strong stream
of water, these we're saved, Tut the
dwelling was Quilted, and furniture
destroyed.
The PerovIch house was insured fol
$500, and the funiture for a like
amount. Franatovich's loss is also
fully covered by insurance, but the
amount we have not learned.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
An Example of Daring.

During the hottest fighting in the
Shipka pass the leading battalion Of
the Russian General Dragomirof's di-
vision recoiled before a hailstorm of
Turkish bullets. The general was a
very stout person and had the ap-
pearance of a peaceful German pro
fessor. But when he saw his men re
coil he dismounted and walked slow
ly to and fro along ridge swept by
the enemy's bullets. He was hun
dred yards in advance of the men, oc-
cupying the position they had abandon
ed. After staying there for awhile
without being touched he shouted back
to the battalion: "What are you doing,
you geese? Did you think there was
danger here? l don't find any!' The
men responded with roar Of cheers,
doubled up to him and charged so
fiercely that the Turks were forced to
retreat
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
Justice of the Peace.

A special meeting of the board OF
supervisors is slated for tomorrow to
appoint justice of the peace for
township one, on account of the
vacancy caused by the death of H..
Goldner. There are several aspirants
for the office. Under the present
salary law, it is looked upon as some
thing OF snap-littIe to do, and big
pay for doing 1t. K. W. Ketcham
circulated a petition Monday, and
secured over 80 of the representative
citizens, and filed the same with the
clerk of the board. There is no
question about the honesty of his
intentions, and courage to do what
he deems right in the premises If
selected. Alfred Goldner, son of the
deceased justice, is also out for the
office, and has circulated petition
to that end. 1t is believed that
others would like the salary, but
whether they will go to the extent OF
getting out petition or not we do
not know. We understand that a
petition with not less than thirty
signatures must form the basis of
the appointment. There is lots of
speculation, as to who stands the
most likely chance to secure the
plum. The outcome may prove a
surprise to the majority. Of course,
supervisor Strohm will have the say.
Such matters are largely left to the
representative of the district con-
cerned. And whoever Strohm wants
will no doubt be selected
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
why Bands Help Marching.

All men who have any appreciation
of music feel prompted to step in time
to march tune, and music on the
march therefore substitutes new and
pleasanter stimulus to exertion for the
monotonous and somewhat dreary one
of keeping place in the ranks. 1t is
well known that WEAKNESS is, as rule,
more a matter of mind than of body
and that the muscles of the body do
not tire half so soon as the nerve cen
ters which move them. Music, by
bringing fresh nerve center into play,
will often Danish all sense of WEAKNESS
and will even sometimes afford rest to
the usual nerve center, so that when
the music ceases the soldier feels fresh
er than before it began.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
A LAWYERS Trict

When Baron Bramwell was once SIT
ting on the crown side on the south
Wales circuit counsel for the defense
in a certain case asked leave to ad
dress the jury in Welsh. The case be
ing simple one, permission was given
without demur. He said but very few
words. The baron also did not think
much comment was necessary, but was
somewhat startled by prompt verdict
Of acquittal
what was it," he afterward in.
quired, 'that Mr. L. said to the Jury ~
"Oh, he just said: This case, gentle.
men, lies in a nutshell You see your.
selves exactly how it stands. The
judge is an Englishman, the prosecut.
ing counsel is an Englishman, the com
plainant is an Englishman, but you are
Welsh, and 1 am Welsh, and the prls-
oner is Welsh. Need I say more? ]
leave it all to you"
1t is scarcely necessary to mention
says the writer of "Some Legal Remi
niscences," that Baron Bramwell did
not allow the experiment to be repeat
ed of addressing the jury in language
which he did not understand.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
SUPERIOR COURT.
hon. R. C. RUST. JUICE.

W. +. Detert vs.. j. Danielwiez-
Testimony taken and case dismissed.
People VS.. Ned and Riley Alick
petition for writ of habeas corpus
Writ granted and defendants dis
charged.
0. h. Martin VS.. Amador county l..
Co. Case set for trial July 6.
L. A. Chichizola VS.. o. E. Martin
Set for trial July 6.
Matter of examination of Lorenzo
Canatta for iusanity-Adjudged in
sane Asylum.
Estate of A. j. AmIck.-Order ap-
pointing appraisers. Notice to credit
ors ordered published.
Estate of A. j. Amick. Isaacs,
j. W. Surface and W. A. BENEFITS
appointed appraisers.
Estate of Serafino Garaventa. The
whole of estate valued at S7O5, set
aside for benefit of widow.
8.
Motion to set case for trial partially
heard and matter continued until
June 16. Counsel for defendant OBJ
jected to setting case for trial on the
ground that plaintiff had failed to
comply with order of court to pay
certain moneys for maintenance, etc.
Frederick Eudy VS.. jackson Lodge
|. o. y. F.-Ten days. further time
given defendant to plead.
People vs.. f. N. Staples. The
court made an order directing the
auditor to issue a warrant in the sum
of S21050 ID favor of Joseph e.
PipheI, in full satisfaction of all
claims said Pipher may have against
county of Amador for services as
reporter in the above entitled case.
Estate of francesca Luporini -
Final account and petition for dis
tribution filed June % set for hear
ing.
New Cases.
t'eIlce Dossi VS.. Allesio Dal Porta.
This is a suit for $1,000 damages for
malicious arrest and Imprisonment OF
plaintiff at the instance of defendant.
The complaint alleges defendant mad e
complaint before W. l.. Rose, justice
of Sutter Creek, stating that Dossi
had absconded with intent to defraud
Dal Porta as boarding house keeper
in the sum of $3.50. On this charge
plaintiff was arrested by the sheriff
in San Francisco on the 23d of
March, 1906, and afterwards brought
to Amador county, where he was
held in the county Jail until April 5,
1906, at which time the action was
dismissed and Doss1 discharged.
Plaintiff was put to S25 actual costs
in attorney fees and costs of defend
ing the case, and has been injured,
Inundated and disgraced, by such
imprisonment. He therefore asks
for $1,000 damages together with costs
of suit,
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
The Democratic Party.

1t has leaked out that meeting oi
the officials and leaders of the IN
terrified party was held here last
week. 1t was sort of informal CON
ference to agree upon ticket fol-
county officers to be submitted at
the forthcoming election. The con-
vention of delegates may decline tc
abide by the decision reached by the
gathering referred to. 1t is said that
the slate as proposed is U. S. Gregory
for sheriff; George Kirkwood for
county clerk; Lawrence Burke tor
assessor, if he can be persuaded to
accept that position, which is by no
means certain. The rest OF the ticket
to be filled by present incumbents.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
The Delinquent Tax List.

1t will be noticed that the delln-
quent tax list has been dropped from
these columns. 1t must not be in
ferred from this that all have paid,
for they have not. But the special
session of the legislature to meet
the conditions in the stricken
metropolls-has changed the time for
the publication of the list this year,
so that the first publication must be
made not before July 16. Hence, the
list has been Withdrawn, to be pub
lished next month. Parties laying
up between now and that date will
avoid the appearance of their names
among the delinquents.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
Death of Herman GoIdner.

Herman Goldner, after a long i'll
ness, died on Thursday evening,
June I, at his residence in jackson.
He had been failing for some years,
the breakup incident to old age. He
was 10 years and four months old.
He was born in Germany, but came
to this state in 1S49. He first went to
Placerville, and afterwards moved
into Amador, being one of the
pioneer settlers. In 1875 he was
elected justice of the peace, of town
ship one. and filled that position
with the exception of one or two
terms, during which he held the
office of postmaster of jackson, con-
tinuously up to the tlme,,ot his death
His wife preceded him to the grave
many years ago. He leaves three
sons, Alfred, Robert and lsidor, and
five daughters, two of whom are
married, Mrs j. Levy, of San Fran
cisco, and Mrs Guzzerhelmer cf
Dixon, Misses Rachel, Edith and Ena
The funeral took place on Sunday,
in accordance with the rites of the
Hebrew faith, the Rabbi Davidson OF
Stockton conducting the ceremonies.
The cortege following the remains tc
their resting place in the small Jew
ish cemetery was very large, and the
floral pieces we're many and rare
The Pioneers, Native Son and Daugh
ters turned out as orders to pay {
last tribute of respect to the depart
ed. All the surviving members O.
the family were in attendance at th'
funeral.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
Starting Tight Screws.

To start a tight screw press the
screwdriver firmly in place with one
hand, but do not turn it. Then take
hold of it sideways with fiat jawed
pliers as close to the head of the screw
as possible and turn it with them. A
hand wise is better than pliers. Leave
just enough of the tip of the screw
driver outside the wise to fill the slot of
the screw, but no more. This reduces
the danger of breaking or bending a
badly tempered screwdriver to a mini
Scientific American.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
Caution.

All persons are hereby cautioned
not to purchase the Tennessee quartz
mine, near Pine Grove, formerly
known as the old Tellurium mine,
without consulting and arranging
with the under signed, who holds a
one-half interest therein, by location
and work. b. FISHER.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
POsTPoNEMENr OF SALE.

Pursu mt to resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Jose Gulch Mining Company,
duly passed at a special meeting called for the
stock has been postponed until Monday, July 2,
1906, at O'Clock, p. NJ 1T which time, if pay
ment is not made before, the said delinquent
stock will be sold, by the undersigned at the
place above named, to pay The delinquent as
sessment thereon together with the costs Of ad-
vertiSing and expenses of sale.
]. P. LITTLE,
Secretary of the Jnse Gulch Mining Company
office at Butte Basin, jackson post office),
Amador County. California
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
To The Public.

You are cordially invited by the
class of 'O6 to attend the commence
ment exercises of the lone Union
High School, Friday evening, June
%, 1906. The exercises will be held
IN the pavilion at lone. Free seats
can be reserved at the Model Drug
Store, on the 21st and 22d. Class.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
Laughed First.

"What is the matter, darling?" asked
the concerned mother when her small
son came to her in tears.
''Well, you see, mummy, daddy was
hanging a picture, and he dropped it,
and it fell on his toe"
But that is nothing to cry about, "
cried the mother cheerily. you should
have laughed at that, sonny"
II did, mummy" responded her
small son regretfully.-London Globe.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
Notice of Sale of Delinquent
Stock

OF the Jose Gulch Mining Company corpora
tion organized under the laws of the state of
California, having it's office and principal
place of business at Butte Basin Amador
county. California, and having its works and
property at the same place.
Notice.-There is delinquent upon the follow
ing described stock. on account of assess
ment levied on the 4th day of April 1906
the several amounts set opposite the names
OF the respective shareholders, as follows:
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15

And in accordance with law and au order OF
the Board of Directors made on the said 4th
day of April, 1906, so many shares OF each
parcel of such stock as may be necessary will
be sold at the office of the company and
Secretary at Butte Basin, Amador county,
California, on the 31st day of May, 1905,
at the hour of ten o'clock a. m, ,of such day,
to pay delinquent assessment thereon, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
P LITTLE,
Secretary of the Jose Guldh Mining Company.
office at Butte Basin jackson post ofice)
Amador county, California. iel5
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
Apportionment of School Moneys.

Superintendent Geo. A. Gordon this
week appoItioned the sum of S6656. 20,
of county school fund to the various
schoul districts, leaving a balance
unappoI toned of S312 50.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-15
Unclaimed Letters.
In Jackson post office June Is, 1906.

q. Abramovitz, j. j. Mcbride,
Joseph Bressler, V. Botta, Chris
Begovicb, d. Cross, Mrs A. Castillo.
fet Dragich. John t'ancher, Arthur
sidney Jones, Leara Mora, Mrs j oe
Mathis, H. Northey, H. Pennif
antonio lhadrio. HeIIan Shaws, Ii.
H. Rud (package), Louis Schumann.