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Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
Operated upon for Appendicitis.

Jos. Sldeman, who was committed
to the county Jail from lone on a
misdemeanor charge, was taken to the
hospital early this week for treatment
for appendicitis. The county physi-
clan found that it was case that de-
manded prompt action, and reported
the matter to the board of supervisors
for permission to hire a special nurse
to take care of the patient. He tele-
graphed to the relatives in San Fran
cisco for funds to pay for the extra
nurse. Monday afternoon the opera
tion was performed with the assist
ance of DIR. Gall. The vermiform
appendix was entirely removed, being
found in an advanced stage OF disease.
10 have delayed the operation would
probably have involved fatal conse-
quences. The patient was getting
along nicely at last reports.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
Probate Contest.

a contested probate case in the
estate of W. II. Russell, former resi-
dent of this county, is on trial before
the superior court. Deceased died
without making a will. The estate is
reported to be valued at something
like $1,000. The public administrator
applied for letters of administration
Thereafter Mrs E. SImas. who claims
to be a daughter of decedent, made
application for letters. She was at
the time of her fathers death a resi-
dent OF Blackwater, England. She
came out here to look after he1
interest in the estate. The issues
involved are 1st. Her claim of being
the deceased's daughter and secondly,
whether she is a qualified resident OF
the state to entitIe her to letters.
W. j. McGee represents the public
administrator, Geo. M. Huberty, aud
Mr. Woclner of Oakland, is attorney
tor Mrs Simas.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
SUPERIOR COURT.
: aoN. R, c. RUST JuRsE.

.sON. n Z. hUSTI JUEGk.sl
teiice Dossi vs.. Alessio BAL Porto.
Tried before jury, and. verdict
for the Hefendant returned.
People vs. Jas. W. Martln.-Time
|sof passing sentence continued until
May-9. /
w. J. sMcGee vs.. Lincoln q. M. Co.
ct al. Demurrer of defendant over
ruled, defendant granted 10 days to
answer. sse
Minnie M. Howarth VS.. w. L.
ohurtletf ct al.-Demurrer submitted,
defendant granted untn May II, TO
submit authorities.
Annie h. Allen vs.. l.. l.. Cuneo.-
Trial continued Indefinitely, to be set
on five days notice.
Estate of Emma j. Campbell. -FiliaI
account settled; decree of distribu-
tion granted.
Estate of Nettie Schober. jose
phine Harvey petitions for letters of
administration; consent of other heirs
to appointment of petitioner filed.
Amador Go. Lumber Co. VS.. A.
Ratio, John Cuneo aud B. Cuneo.-
- New Cases.
Amelia Capor vs.. John Capor.-
Complaint filed, summons issued.
ID. Stewart Company VS.. Edgar Excl.
Compliant filed.
Peoplesys. James w. Martin. In
form alton for highway robbery.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
Heavy Failure.

The dry goods and shoe store of j :.
McCutchen was attached by the San
Francisco Board of Trade, represent:
ing the creditors in the city, on Wed
nesday morning. Sheriff Gregory
closed both stores, the one in Webb
building, and also the one recently
opened in the premises formerly
occupied by Max Ladar, and in
charge of Fred McCutchen. The
board of trade sent up an agent in
the early part of the week to investi-
gate the affairs. and secure some
kind of settlement for the city
creditors. The total liabilities are
said to foot up fully $4,000 with
assets estimated somewhat under
those figures. Mr. F. Epstein, repre-
sentiDg the attaching creditors, and
j. McCutchen, are now engaged in
taking stock, which will not be
completed for five or SIX days. In
the meantime the stores remain
closed to business. with A. j. Lave
rope In charge as keeper.
Whether the failure will eventuate
in a petition I'D bankruptcy, or a
compromise with the creditors, can
not be decided until after the stock
taking, and meeting of the credit
ors is held to consider the matter.
A large proportion of the claims are
held by firms in the east, although
the heaviest individual creditor is K.
Webb, editor of the Ledger, and
owner of the store building.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
MINING NOTES.

HAZARD WORK on this claim was
started two weeks ago. The property
is located on the north bank of
Rancheria creek, between the Bunker
Hill and the Fremont mines. 1t is
generally conceded to be on the line
of the pay shoot now being worked in
the adjoining claims. There is every
reason to believe that it will prove as
rich as its immediate neighbo The
property belongs to the Hayward
estate. l.. K. Poundstone, who has
bad much experience in working the
mines of the mother lode, is supe1in-
tending the operations Last week
the shaft had reached a depth of
nearly twenty feet. The sinking is
to be pushed ahead as fast as possible.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
Blue Rock Shooting.

The initial meeting of the jackson
gun club for practice at Elue, rocks
was held near the baseball ground,
beyond the Zeila mine last Sunday
afternoon. There was big gathering
of hemembers on hand to participate
in the sport, and heavy attendance
OF spectators. The shooting was sim
ply tor practice no prizes were
offered. Twenty -four marksmen en-
gagged in the sport, and over 1000
shots we're fired during the afternoon
Twenty -one scores we're fired, six men
in each, and firing ten shots each
Three clean scores were made during
the day, two by q. Dalporta and one
oy 2. Lepley. The number of shots
and the number of hits tor each
marksmen was as follows:
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
The Meeting foraFire Protection.

A meeting TaS held Tuesday even
ing in the looms of the jackson Social
and Athletic Club, to make arrange
ments for the organization OF a
volunteer fire department, as an
auxiliary of the city government.
Notice of the meeting had been given
for several days previous, by posting
the time and place of meeting on the
bulletin boards around stown. Only
members of the athletic club were
supposed to take part in the pro-
ceedings. However, the mem hersh1p
is over 100, and includes a large
number of the property holders of
the town, so it was reasonable to
expect that sufficient interest would
be taken in the movement to insure a
good attendance. In this expectation
the movers were soreIy disappointed.
Only 13 members attended. DIR. A.
M. Gall was selected as chairman.
John Garbarini, who was appointed
committee of one at a previous
meeting to look into the matter,
made his report.
He thereupon resigned, wishing to
be relieved from further participation
in the committee wu,k. The resigna-
tion was not accepted. s.J
As the attendance was so slim, it
was - decided to take no decisive
actioni and the matter was laid over
until the next regular meeting of the
club, which was Yesterday evening.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10

Deeds.-Wm. AFFORD ct al, trustees
NJ. H church to Dominick j. Burke,
lot 2 block 10, Plymouth, $40.
George Church to Stefano Garbar
ino, parts of lot of 25-7-lO, s4O0.
Thomas s. Fregulia to William a.
Kennedy ct ux, about 95 27-l0u acres
in 80 and 3l-6-l2, s5.
Mortgages u. french ct ux to
G. j. Votaw. 100 acres ID 1851, $1,000
for three years with interest at the
rate of 8 per cent per annum.
Giuseppe Dal Porto ct ux to
Marguerite MolHno, lot 2 block 9,
jackson, 5000 for one year with
interest at the rate OF per cent per
annum.
Charles II. Cummings to RosenwaId
Il Kahn 1871 acres q In e4sTilO,s s75 for
six months with interest at the rate
of one per cent per month.
Decree. Estate of Emma j. Camp
bell; Decree of distribution fled for
record. ~
Reconveyance. l.. Culbert ct al
to Giuseppe Dal Porto ct ux.
Patents u. S. to Lorenzo s. Mol.
fno, 100 acres in 1912 as agricultural
land.
U. s. to Manuel K. Bell, 80 acres
in S-7-9 as agricultural land.
Affidavit Peter King files an
affidavit setting up his rights to land
All uGt5 o55loGsld aen 40 .li
Certificate of Redemption. = ID.
O'Neil ct al to lot % block 8, Amador
City, taxes of 1900, 81. %.
Water Right Location A. j. Brown
locates 10000 inches of water on the
north fork of the MokeIumne river at
a point in 33-8-16.
Locations. - j. McFadden locates
the Lucky Strike quartz claim in
7-31-13.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
Hospital Report.

The county physician made his
monthly report as follows:
Admitted. August Brown, Ger
many, rheumatism; Mrs j. Fleming,
Scotland, for operation; Z. CancIini.
Italy, typhoid fever; g. Brizzolara,
Italy, congestion OF lungs; j. f.
King, tennessee, rheumatism; Mrs &.
L.. Ratio, for operation; James
Smitheran, insane.
Discharged Martin Ellerton, Geo.
Peterson, A j Barkis, Mrs Fleming
August Brown, Thomas Elliott, Ed
ward O'Neil, II. d. Morris, Mrs G.
l.. Ratio.
Died. Carlo Brizzolara, congestion
OF lungs; John Jose, tuberculosis
Carlo Chanclini, typhoid fever.
Number of patients at last repoI
Al; number remaining in hospital a
time of this report ~.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
AN EXCITING BASEBALL GAME.
Professionals vs.. Business
Men.-A Drawn Game.

The most; interesting game of base
ball witnessed here for a long time
was played on the local diamond last
Sunday. A contest was arranged
between a picked nine of persons
engaged in professional life, and q
nine composed exclusively of busi-
ness men-those engaged in mercantile
pursuits. The grounds are located in
the old Meek field, just beyond the
Zeila mine. The novelty of the affair
drew an immense crowd to the
grounds, and the entrance fee of 25G
.exacted from each spectator helped
materially in swelling the Golfers OF
the social and athletic club, for whose
benefit the match was arranged. 1t
was estimated that fully one thousand
persons witnessed the match.
From beginning to end there was
no lack of fun. There were three
sources of merriment for the on
lockers. First, the wildness of the
play; second. the closeness of the
score; and lastly the rivalry en-
gendered throughout the game. They
we're as thoroughly in earnest in their
efforts to win asSthough thousands, of
dollars depended upon the result.
Ihe contestants we're all green at the
business, and this afforded infinite
amusement. All worked like Iro
gans, and the effect of, their exertions
has hardly disappeared yet. The
playing was of the widest nature.
The number of runs made is sufficient
evidence of this. The Juvenile club
boys think they could beat such play
ing easlly-boys of from ten 10 four
teen years of age. A match between
the youngsters and amateur. business
or professional men would be a great
drawing card.
U. S. Gregory was announced to
umpire the game. AT the last NOM
ent George Vela, who is an expert
player. and thoroughly posted on the
rules of the game, was substituted
in his place. He had his hands
full in anraveling the knotty points
that arose during the game.
The line up was as follows:
M w Ford catcher CP Vicini
f Valvo pitcher q A Herrick
2 Poggi first base A M Gall
K | Kerr second base j W Caldwell
V Rocco third base E E Endicott
F W Ruhser short stop q w Sohacht
L Prato left field II Hayden
z Cassinelli center field j f Wilson
Garbarini right field VIC Synder
The lineup as regards the position
Of the players was net adhered to.
Z. l. Kerr did most of the pitching
ior the business crew, while DIR.
tindlcott pitched for the profess
onals, with occasional reliefs. !
Runs by Innings.
9-TotaIs
Business Men 204l59I1l-24
Professionals 32O224623-2g
Earned ns-Professionals 5. First
IN balls Valvo 5, Endicott 3. Lett |
IN bases-Prot. g; Business 2. Wild
pitches, Endicott l. First base OF
'Irors Prof. 8, Business T. Two base
llts-Ferd 8, PIato l.. Struck out
Ialvo /, Endicott 2. Passed balls
Iicini b. Ford 8. Hit by Pitcher.
Jail, Valvo.
Scorer-J. f. Podesta. ,-
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
Broke His Back.

An Italian miner named Marsoni
met with serious accident in the
South Eureka mine on Wednesday
last. He was caught in a cave, a
mass of debris striking him in the
back, causing a fracture of the back
bone about midway. He was carried
to the Sierra Sanitarium as soon as
possible, where he was operated
upon. A number of fragments OF
bone were removed. He is reported
to be getting along nicely. In this
instance, the victim was not paralyzed
below the point of fracture.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
Sunday School Picnic.

The annual M. X. Sunday school
picnic was held Saturday afternoon
on Shober hill. The children and
patrons mustered fully. one hundred
strong, and very pleasant time was
passed. Racing for small sum for
children under six. also over six
years. was INDUCED in, and awakened
lively interest as we'll as creating
lots OF fun. A base ball game be-
tween the city proper juveniles and a
South jackson team was played, re-
sultlng in an easy victory for the
Southeruers. The little ones were
literally supplied with refreshme ents,
and enjoyed the outing thoroughly.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
PINE GROVE.

May S.-Having craw1ed out of my
winter retreat, and while basking ia
the warm sunshine of May, my
thoughts naturally turn to beloved
Pine Grove-the garden spot of the
Sierras. And while musing on the
past, will contribute a few of the
present happenings to the most
worthy Ledger.
Mrs Ethel Murphy, accompanied by
her sister, Maud Adams. left for
Stockton Monday, for brief visit to
their mother. i5f5@
Mr. BATE was among the passengers
on the incoming stage Tuesday even
ing. after an absence of one week.
Miss Alice Berry went to Sutler
Creek several times last week. Mrs
Ada Berry las taken her place at the
post office during her absence.
The Gold Top mine Is running full
blast, with very favorable results.
The Gravel mine in Grass Valley, is
also yielding up precious metal,
under the able management of Manuel
Santiffo.
Mrs Calvin returned home from
Jackson, where she was visiting her
daughter, Mrs Barrett. and has been
gathering the lost members Of her
family. -; - ,.'=,'; ':..e,.is SIT ss.s= .
Divine services are we'll attended
every Sunday evening, under the
leadership Of Rev. D.. Nj. Drake.
Will Ludekin returned to Pine
Grove from one of the northern
counties, where he was employed by
MIR Philips of the canal company.
@ GriZzley.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
Death of Jos. Levy.

Alfred Goldner received a message
yesterday morning announcing that
Joseph Levy, his brother in law, died
In San francisco that morning. The
sad news was unexpected, as no word
had been previously received that he
was seriously sick. A letter was
received the day before stating that
Mr. Levy was not feeling we'll, but
this did not cause alarm. 1t was said
that he was able to attend to his
business, and hence 1t was naturally
concluded that there was nothing
serious IN his condition. The fatal
illness must have come on him
suddenly. He was engaged in the
barber business IN the city. Latterly,
it is said, he inclined to stoutness,
increasing in flesh greatly. 1t is
thought that this had something to
do with the fatal attack.
Deceased was resident of jackson
Tor many years. He was a brother of
Mrs Chas. Steokler, whose husband
was one of the pioneer merchants OF
this town. He married Miss Gold
uer of this city. His widow survives
him, also one son, the issue of
this marriage. For some years he
was the senior partner in the firm OF
Levy 4 Kent, general merchants,
conducting business in the premises
now occupied by L. GlavInovich, at
the corner of Court and Main streets.
he left here with his family about
seventeen years ago, and most of the
time since he has been in San Fran
cicso. carrying on his barber busi-
ness.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
CITY TRUSTEES.

The board of city trustees met last
evening; all members present.
Ordinance No. 81 was advanced to
its second reading, and adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes-Frustee Kirkwood, Penry,
lam, Lean and Garbarini.
Noes-None.
The agreement and bond of Green
u Ratto for street sprinkllng, we're
approved by the board, and filed with
the clerk
1t was decided to start street
sprinkling by Monday, May 13.
1t was decided to rent the canvas
to the citizens of lone for their
plcinc on May IT, for the sum of $40.
Adjourned.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10

Mr. and Mrs Paul Guerard gave
their son, Elmer, party in honor
of his sixteenth birthday at their
home on Saturday evening. Mrs
Guerard also invited a number of her
friends for the evening, which was
spent IN social chat, while the young
er folks enjoyed themselves in play
ing games and singing. At a late
hour dainty refreshments were served,
at which all did ample justice, and
the party broke up after wishing
Elmer every appropriate congratuIa
tions.
For Rent-Two front rooms in the
webb hall building, .uitable for
Offices. Apply at Ledger office.
Garden hose, lawn sprinklers, lawn
mowers, rakes, hoes and spads, in
fact everything needed for lawn or
garden at V. Giovannoni ~ Co.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
Memorial Service.

Sunday afternoon was set apart by
the memb bers of Ursula ParIor No l.
N. ID. q. W., for the observance of
memorial day. Suitable exercises
were held in Odd Fellows hall at 3
O'Clock. The attendance was not
large between thirty and forty being
present. Alter the exercises in the
hall the members proceeded to the
cemetery. where the graves of de-
ceased members we're impressiveIy
decorated with flowers.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
AMADoR.

Mr. and Mrs 8. Pierce returned from
Sacramento Monday.
Mrs j. Phipps of Sutter Creek,
visited friends here Wednesday.
j. +. Hoadley left Saturday morn
ing for his home In Martinez.
Carl Thomas was visitor here
Saturday.
John Kerr, Will Ford and an
Italian boy, known az Bert, left Sun
day morning for Nevada.
Lawrence White returned from a
trip to Sacramento Monday.
Mrs Bradley and her sisters, Francis
and Ella Tierney, are the guests Of
Mrs Thomas Curran. Inquirer.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10

For Sale.-A three-room house with
two acres of land in lone; small
orchard, with 3O0U feet of water pipe,
individual line, city water handy.
Two wells on property. Also house
hold goods, and three dozen chickens.
For sale cheap. For further parti-
culars apply to w. W. CarIile, lone.
mar l, If
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
Miners Union Wants Recognition.

~ mOVe WIS IudQ0 laSG- OdIQTQdy Dy
the jackson Miners Union, W. f. M.
which has given birth to considerable
discussion, and is variously inter
pFeted. On that day committee,
authorized by the union, waited upon
the superintendent OF the three
mines in this vicinity, namely the
Kennedy, Argonaut and Zeila, aud
asked for the recognition of the
union. The committee was composed
of four persons, namely Samuel
Harris, secretary of the union; John
| Blackwell, Phil Roberts, and an Aus
trian employed at the Argonaut.
The request was not in the shape of
demand or ultimatum, and the inter
view with the representatives of each
mine was of the most friendly char
acter.
The committee was informed that
the policy of the companies hereto
fore followed, not to discriminate
either for or against the mem bers of
probably strictly adhered to.
lis not believed that this step was
intended as the forerunner in the
event of refusal of any labor trouble
in this camp. 1t has started a lot of
talk, but the causes which led up the
action of the committee are not
clearly understood
1t appears that union of the
Industrial Workers of the World has
been organized in this county. Ibis
is the outcome of the prolonged stay
of Cbas. DemolIi, a walking delegate
from Colorado, IN this county. 1t is
the socialist element, the radical wing
of the labor organizations whose
principles are symbollzed by the red
dag. The union takes in the entire
county, and it is reported to have q
mem bershIp of something like 300.
The W. +. NJ. does not look with
favor upon the L. w. W. The latter
we're disinclined to join the old
union; they wanted a union of their
own. The Western Federation, on
the other hand, were opposed to the
organization of rival union, con
tending that they should cast their
lot with the old established body. |
However, the Industrial Workers
have carried their point in establish
ing their own organization.
The effect of recognition of either |
organization by the mine owners
would be the employment only OF |
members of the union recognized III |
the mines. 1t would force all mine |
workers to JOIN the uniun in order to |
get employment.
Efo the outsider it looks like a con-
test for supremacy between the two
labor unions. The headquarters OF |
the l. w. w. are at the Summit house
on Sutter hill
The committee said they would like
to have an answer by the l4th instant. |
This gave ample time for the directors
of the respective companies to meet
to consider the request, and officially
determine what action to take there
on. The regular meeting of the
miners union\will be held on Wed
nesday, the 14th, at which time the
answer of the companies VIII be
reported and discussed. No labor
trouble is expected to arise on this
score, but the uncertainty over the
situation has depressing effect.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
DOCUMENTS RECORDED.

l'fhe following Instruments have been fled
for record in the recorders ONCE since our last
report. We publish a complete list OF docu-
ments recorded, and must decline to accede TO
any request to suppress any document from
these columns. Don't ask US to do so.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10

Mrs Boydston of Volcano lett
yesterday for visit to Los Angeles.
Z Jos. Marie was passenger on the
l. and K. train Thursday, bound for
San Francisco.
Harvey Clark started Thursday for
Los Angeles, as a delegate from the
jackson L. D. o. b. lodge to the grand
lodge, which meets in the southern
metropolis next week.
W. S. Matthews, the largest stock
holder IN the Argcnaut, after spend
ing several days here looking after
his interests, left Sunday morning in
an auto for Stockton, and from thence
he will proceed to his home in New
York.
An Austrian miner at the Kennedy
had mis- upper lip cut clean through
with an ak last Tuesday. 1t was
accidentally done.
Rev. G. II. Winning of the Method
ist church will next Sunday evening
speak on ''Christian ScIence-its
cause and cure" All interested IN
rthis live subject are urged to be pre-
sent. There Will be usual services at
IL a. m. Sunday school at . p. m.
All are welcome.
Henry Bradley, a veteran shake
manufacturer of Amador county, who
is now a resident of Lockford. came
to the county seat yesterday, on
| business.
A boy named Po1ueIli, eight years
cid, fell near his home on Sutter hill
the latter part of last week, fractur-
ing his arm near the shoulder.
An Italian miner employed in the
Kennedy, severely sprained his ankle
on Wednesday. He is doing we'll at
his home at jackson Gate.
Asmarriage license has been issued
from the clerks office authorizing
the marriage of Presley Morgan
Neville TO Miss Frances Josephine
McGregor of Plymouth.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
To Cure a Cold In One pav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Iat-
lets. All druggists refund the money
If it fails to cure. h. W. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
Unclaimed Letters

In jackson postottice May 10, 1907.
Joe Coleman, Colombatte Domi-
nigne, Martin CreviIdi, Lazo Gree,
Grenville Marchetti.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10
Railroad Extension Talk Revived.

Rumors of the early extension of
the |. and h. road to the timber
region, twenty-five miles east, are
again afoat. The appearance Of
stockholders heavily interested in
the /. q &. road in this city, this
week gave color to the renewed talk.
W. o. Manson, the largest stock
holder, arrived here Tuesday from
Chicago. Local stockholders, u. Nc
Call and ". j. McGee, also met here,
to consult over the situation.
Whether anything definite has been
decided upon in regard to early start
ing of work on the proposed extension
we are not prepared to say.
Reports are current that the Amador
Lumber Company will move their
saw mill from its present location
on Tiger creek to the timber land
lately purchased from Fayette Mace.
which is some ten miles nearer
market. The object is to carry the
railroad to this point, where there is
large supply of timber, which in
the event of cheap and rapid trans
poration, could be marketed at a
good profit. The hope of the upper
country is that the scheme will be
carried through. 1t means prosper
GUS times for that section, rich in
resources, hut which has been dor
mant for years, tur lack of transporta-
tion facilities.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-10

For Sale.-A five roomed dwelling
house on broadway, jackson; price
reasonable. Apply to Theo. Crocker,
Olympus Saloon.