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Amador ledger., 1907-08-30

transit going and coming Ames and
Bert were in the hay fields few
weeks, combining business with
pleasure.
Mrs Nj. Seeley took her grand
daughter, Hattie, to Placerville, pre-
paratoIy to her return to business in
Sacramento.
Harper White from Forest Home
district, has bought Ike WhitacIe's
ranch. He will take possession Aug.
26.
The regular mothers meeting was
held this month at Sarah Burns
home Wednesday. Aug. 81.
VIM. Cruson of lone, paid visit to
his sister and family, Matte Bell.
tie returned Sunday.
Pet Schroeder and wife will move
to lone Tuesday Aug. u.
Paul Jamerson, Mr. Freeman and
Lawrence Burke's Oldest SOD, return
ed home from two weeks trip to
the mountains, fishing and hunting.
Miles tasset was Ill this viuinity
buying cattle Thursday and Friday.
Geo. Gaffney is doing the team
work, freighting goods and material
to the gravel mine, which he expects
to work. The mine is q river claim
on Thomas Odger's place near Moco
guIch.
Carl Vennewitz has gone to Oro-
Vile, in search of work. His wife
will stay with her friends and mother,
Mrs A. Burden, indefinitely.
Harvey Jamerson Is busy with two
teams hauling tagging from ONO to
the copper mine at Forest Home
Sam Kasper is hauling j A.
WIigglesworth's jr., wood from Jack
French's place to Shenandoah tor
mine wood.
DIR. Norman was summoned by
phone to Mrs Edgar Maylone Satur-
day, Eaby boy died; mother doing
we'll.
Herman Goffinet went in cold water
bathing In the heat of the day and
was taken with a chill, and at this
writing is sick In bed.
DIR. Norman was called to Mrs Eva
French, who is very sick at her home
at Bridgeport.
John Randolph took sample load
of hay to Placerville this week. he
has several tons to sell.
Mrs Etfie Humphrey went to Placer
Vile for dental work. - e tfi'
-ssJ.-B b. Farnsworth has very painful
attack of catarrh in the head, which
has left him very deaf. He is con-
valescent, but his hearing will not be
restored.
Raplh MoNaughton has taken the
Job to drive the mill team for AndeT-
son Broom at Farnham ridge.
Norman Greenslate makes regular
trips from the mill to Plymouth and
Fremont mine delivering lumber.
W. A. L.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30
DRYl'OWN.

Aug. 2S.-Mr. Buchanan, gentle
man lately from the zinc and lead
mines of Missouri, who has been for
the past month at work renovating
the Illinois claim near Snake GuIcn,
fifteen minutes walk from this town,
on the road leading to the old Seaton
mine, and formerly worked by the
Eggleston Bros, former residents of
Drytown. finished the work last Sun
day. The shaft was found to be la
feet deep, and the tim bers and ladders
in good state of preservation, with
ledge of good milling ore feet
wide. Assays taken from the side of
the shaft as work progressed, showed
value of $3.50 per ton. A mill
test was also made from side rock,
this going as high as SO. SO per ton,
and the suiphurets, of which there is
an abundance, $40 per ton. This pro-
perty lies east of mother lode, and
has been idle for over 40 years.
All the parties interested are very
much pleased, and have given out
that within two weeks grading will
be commenced for hoist and other
necessary improvements. This pro-
perty lies northwest of the rich Ere
munt-Gover group. East are the
Seaton, b omestake and Italian claims.
Northeast the Pooahontas, on which
claim is a 10 stamp mill complete
and steam hoist. All these properties
could and would be worked if the
people of this county had some of the
Nevada spirit. Joining the Poca-
hontas on the north are the Cosmo-
politan and Henry Clay properties.
Last Saturday rich strike was
made in the 100 foot level at the Fire.
mont, the ore going up into the hun
dreds OF dollars and being sent up IN
boxes and sacks. Doors were placed
on the levels at the entrance.
Why Is IL necessary for capital to
go to Nevada when right at home we
have mines of which no booming has
been done, nor exaggerated reports
been given out.
In our town limits are group of
claims belonging to JAS Meehan of
jackson, which are good propositions,
but idle for the reason that people
have the mistaken idea that no gold
exists away from the so-caIled mother
lode. All that Is required to bring
out our mines and farming lands is
true information void of eXaggeration
and an electric road from Sacramento.
AT the Fremont Monday night in
blasting the ledge 81 feet from where
the strike was msde Saturday, an
other rich bunch of rock was opened
up, which will go thousands of dol
lars per ton. These strikes have been
frequent since last December, but
owing to cave they have been found
at intervals as the work of cleaning
up progI essed.
The attention of most mining
men has been called to Nevada for |
past five or six years, let Us attract |
them to Amador by giving out the
pure and unadulterated facts. Such
information will do much to start |
our mines and raise Amador up to the |
standard where she belongs.
Progress.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30

road commissioners is substantially
the same as 1t has been tor years past.
What would be thought If a mer-
chant were to put In a bill In general
terms something after this fashion,
ITO merchandise, sold and delivered
in July, S25. ~ Would a claim IN
that shape pass muster at the hands
OF the examining board. Hardly. At
any rate, no sensible tradesman
would care to leave such a loophole
for the rejection of a just claim,
through lack of termination. And
yet it would be not one whit mure
improper than the shape in which the
road commissioners put in their bills
month after month, and pass them for
payment. We believe very bill allow
ed in this way for years past is
Illegal. and the amount thereof can
be recovered by suit against the
supervisors aud their bondsmen.
We have been repeatedly asked, In
the face of this persistence in draw
ing money on unitemiZed bills, il
there is no remedy? Is this sort of
thing to go on without limit. 1t does
not involve the supervisors only.
The district attorney is required to
pass on the legality of such claims
the auditor is responsible for drawing
warrant based on an illegal bill,
and the treasurer TOR paying the
same. And still the go-as-you please
record piles up in open defiance OF
public opinion, as we'll as the legal
requirements.
1t Is high time that some organiza.
ton was formed, backed with suffici.
ent funds to fight these methods in
the courts. A suit TO recover all the
money paid out in this fashion is
the proper thing. One man does moi
wish to assume the burden on his
own shoulders; but with the author
lty and backing of an organization
move for better administration Of
county affairs, not only in this paIti
cular, but many others vitality affect
ing the interests of taxpayers might
| be made,
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30
Still Allowing illegal Bills.

The supervisors persist in the prac-
tice OF putting in bills for a lump
sum of S25 each for services as road
commissioners In their respective dis
tricts, without any attempt being
made to itemIze the same. The
Ledger has called attention to this
matter repeatedly, showing that the
practice is contrary to the express
provision of law. The warrants con-
tinue to be drawn against the salary
fund, when as a matter of fact the
compensation is not in the nature of
a fixed salary although drawn as such.
1t is per diem, exactly the same as
the per diem of one working at man.
ual labor on the roads, and the law
requires that the road commissioners
bills should conform in every respect
with other bills for road work, name
~, that they should be itemized and
sworn to by the claimants. Further
more, the 50 per day allowed as road
commissioner must be earned by eight
hours of actual work, according to
the opinion of lawyers, who have
looked into such matters. 1t will
not do simply to spend five or ten
minutes in walking over a piece of
road, and charging days work tor
such service. The hours must be put
in on the roads, 8 hour per day.
Eight hours covering a period of
eight DAYS cannot be charged for
eight days, but for one day. Such is
the Interpretation placed in the pro-
vision by those who ought to know.
And it Is the only sensible inter
probation. So that an itemized bill
for commissioner should show what
particular road was examined, the
time occupied in the work, and the
total number of hours spent in each
month divided by eight would give
the number of days the commissioner
would be entitled to receive his per
diem of IS.
1t has been reported. that the last
legislature made change in the law
In this respect as far as -Amador
county is concerned, placing the
compensation of road commissioner
on a fixed salary basis. We have
looked into this point, and find
there Is no foundation for the report.
No change was made whatever. The
provision governing supervisors as
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30
CAMP OPRA.

Aug. 26.-School opened to-day
with Mrs r. h. Horton teacher.
Mr. and Mrs +. A. Horton returned
yesterday from ten days camping
trip In the mountains.
Last week the most extensive brush
lire ever known in these parts swept
through the district. thanks to the
heroic eft forts of the men who fought
fire night and day, no buildings were
lost. Geo. Ellis and Richard Barnett
lost more pasture than any one else.
Miss Tangemann Of Stockton, spent
last week with her sister, Mrs X. Il.
Horton. On Saturday night she was
given little farewell dance at the
home of Mr. and Mrs Horton. Twenty
guests we're present and danced until
midnight. ALI had very enjoyable
time. Sunday the young lady went
to Suffer Greek to visit another
sister, Mrs John Carlyon.
Last Thursday two OF our most
They were Miss Eva A. Russell
Russell, and b. s. Horr. The cere-
mony was performed in the parlor OF
the brides home by Rev. Flagel. The
IA AOO was III Hull6 ldCo
organdie, and was attended by her
sister. Miss Russell, while the groom
wore the conventional black, and was
attended by James Lucas. The cere-
mony was performed at 9 o'cfock in
the morning, and after eongratuia-
tions sumptuous wedding breakfast
was partaken of. The home was
handsomely decorated with asparagus
ferns and white oleanders. Owing
to recent death in the family, none
except near relatives and the best
man were present. Those present be-
sides the contracting parties were !:
MIR and Mrs Russell, James Lucas,
Miss Russell, Misses Edna and Alice
Russell, Nellie and Mintie Horn,
Marguerite Horr, MIS- Ii. B. Horn.
Mr. and Mrs Horn departed on their
wedding day for their home lie Rose
vile, and the best wishes of all who
know them go with them. L. Ii.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30
The rebate question as practiced by

The rebate question as practiced by
railroads throughout the country for
years past, and the efforts by the
government to break it up by crimi-
nal prosecution, are causing ferment
in financial circles throughout the
nation. 1t is extremely doubtful
whether ia the long-run the effect up
on the business of the country will
be beneficial or disastrous. At pre-
sent there is a widespread lack of
public confidence, manifest in the
slump in all kinds of securities con-
sidered gIIt-edRed under normal con-
ditions. Holders of such securities
want to realize and hide away their
money until things have reached a
more settled basis. Investors, how
ever, are not anxious to buy, even at
figures that hold out the promise of
large returns on the investment The
uncertainty of what Is to come, is the
cause of this unrest. The idea that
the prosecution to break up unlawful
combines will strike only the finan,
cial magnates concerned is far from
being true. Indeed, it is more than
likely that they will not be even the
heaviest sufferers by the exorbitant
fines Imposed. The fact is all these
big financial concerns ARE composed
mainly of large number of small
stockholders - persons of limited
means, who have invested in the
stocks or bonds of the corporations.
1t is an easy matter for the managers
of such financial institutions to re-
coup themselves for any loss they
may sustain by virtue of fines, but
the rank and file of the stockholders
are unable to do SO. Upon them the
loss bears heavily.
After all, this matter of rebating i:
founded upon a custom which has
pertained in business circles from
time immemorial. Every bushes:
man recognizes and practices it to 6
greater or less extent. That 1t IL
wrong to charge one shipper heavier
rate than another for ton of good!
of the same class shipped tt
the same point, no one will dispute.
But that does not reach the matter
of concessions to heavy shippers
1t is a well-kuown fact that the freigh
rate on car load lot Is less than the
rate by the single ton. That sort o.
discrimination is founded upon jus
tlce and SOUND business principles
Why, then, should it not extend t
the corporation that ships hundred!
of thousands of tons in the course o.
a year? Why should not such con
cern secure big reduction on rate!
as against single carload shippers. In
every business the rule prevails Of
making a reduction according to the
quantity purchased. In retail stores,
the individual that purchases ton OF
any kind of article gets 1t at a lower
rate then the man that buys by the
single pound. This is not considered
anything out of the way either IN or.
binary every day transactions. Why
the same principle should not be ex-
tended to common carriers we cannot
fathom. If proper rule for a re-
tail or wholesale merchant, why is it
improper for the railroad companies
to do business on the same basis.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30
Notice to Creditors.
Estate of Thomas Nj. Anderson,

Estate of Thomas M. Anderson, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, W. f. Detert, administrator
of the estate of Thomas M. Anderson,
deceased, to the creditors of and ali
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 VIM. j. McGee,
jackson, California, the same being
the place for the transaction of the
business of said estate, in said county
of Amador.
Dated, August %, 1907.
w. +. DETERT,
Administrator OF the estate OF
Themes NJ. Anderson, deceased.
VIM. j. MCGEE,
Attorney for said administrator
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30

FOR SALE.-NEW YORK RANCH
Situated about five miles east of
jackson on the jackson and Volcano
road; contains about 2S5 acres of
land; about 100 acres of improved
land; 10 acres of good garden land
with free water; has a small orchard,
also a vineyard. Ihe land is especial
ly adapted to grape growing. There
Is large dwelling house on the pre-
mises; hall for dancing and other
amusements; barns, feed yard and
sheds, blacksmith shop and other i'm
provements. For full particulars
apply to VIM. q. Snyder, jackson,
Amador Co., California.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30
Sl8.88

SlO. 90
There are but few items in the
above list that come within the con-
tract schedule, so that the opportun-
ity to compare the prices with the
contract is limited. These items
indicate decided change in previous
bills,-an effort to get within the
terms of the contract to some extent
at least. These items demand notice.
First, ~ ream blotters 43 cents. 1"
The contract calls for plotting paper,
sheets, 19x24, extra heavy, 100 lbs,
Ger ream, 81. 80 The price charged
is practically in accord with the con-
tract, providing that the quantity de-
liVered correspondent. But there Is
the gap. The bill says "blotters, :"
conveying the Idea that the ordinary
sized blotters were supplied. This
was in all probability the case. as the
full sheets uncut, would be OF little
service to county officials. Now
these cut blotters are net dealt IN by
the ream, but rather by the dozen,
or pound. Quarter of ream means
Us full sheets, but l25 cut blotters is
quite different thing; as one sheet
will make u blotters, so that I25
sheets cut into the usual size for
blotters. would make 1900 of such
small pads-a quantity sufficient to
last all the officers for many years.
1t is not likely that any such quanti-
ty was either ordered nr delivered.
Ii lbs small bIotters were delivered,
the price charged is II times the
schedule rate. We do not say it is
too high, but rather that it is ridicuI-
ously low. But our contention is,
that when contract is let no matter
how ridieulously low the bid, the
contractor should be made to abide
strictly by the terms of his bid. 1t
is the duty of the supervisors to see
that there is no evasion of the express
contract. That is the only way of
securing straightfor ward bids and fair
dealings with the county. Another
Item within the contract, ~ ream
double ruled cap, S1.25.'' This is
probably meant for bill car, which is
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30

listed in the contract, best quality
at 65c. per ream. Again, 81 gross
glue pens No. 2. sl.10." is in strict
accordance with the contract price.
Again, 81 gross Spencerian bank
pens 9, sl.80." The only Spencerian
pens mentioned in the list ia CON
tracted for at 12c per gross. We
dwell on these matter to show the
absurd and unfair methods IN regard
to this contract. 1t is farce, an
imposition upon the taxpayers, shame
and disgrace upon all concerned.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30

And IN accordance with law and an
order Of the Board of Directors, made
on the LIST day of July, 1907. so many
shares of each parcel of such stock as
may be necessary will be sold at
public auction at the office of said
Company, being Room Number 824 in
the building situate on the southerIy
side Of California street between
Montgomery and Sansome streets,
and designated as Merchants Exchange
Building, San Francisco, California,
on MONDAY, the End day of Septem-
Der, 1907, at the hour of eleven
O'Clock in the forenoon of such day,
to pay said delinquent assessment
thereon, together with costs of adver-
tising and expenses of the sale.
l.. w. PRYOR,
Secretary of South Eureka Mining
Company.
Office of said Company, Room 1924
Merchants Exchange Building. San
Francisco, California. Aug. 15-3t.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30
Royal House.

4th and Howard Sts.-San Fran
cisco, +. L.. Turpin, Prop. European
Plan. Rates same as Old Royal
House before the fire. SOC, 75c, 81 and
81. so per day. Special weekly rates.
2O0 room reinforced concrete build
ing containing all Modern Conyen-
fences, Reading room, Ladies' ParIor,
etc. 2 blocks from 4th and Market.
From the ferry take Mission street or
Market street cars to Fourth. From
Third and Townsend the Fourth
street cars pass the door.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30
posTpoNEMENr OF SALE.

Notice is hereby given that in &C.
ordance with resolution adopted
by the Board of Directors OF the
South Eureka Mining Company on
the 14th day of August, 1907, the date
of sale of all stock of said Company
upon which assessment mo. 54),
levied by said Board on the 1st day
OF July, 1907, Is delinquent, Is hereby
extended and postponed from the
hour of eleven O'Clock a. m. on Mon
day the End day of Septem Der, 1907,
to the hour of eleven O'Clock a. N. on
Wednesday the 18th day of September,
1907.
By the order of the Board of Di-
rectors.
L. W. PRYOR, Secretary.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30
Delinquent Sale Notice.

South Eureka Mining Company
Location of principal place of bust
ness. San Francisco, California.
Location of Works, Suffer Greek,
Amador county, California.
Notice: There are delinquent upon
the following described stock, on &C.
count of Assessment Number 54)
levied on the LIST day of July, 1907
the several amounts set opposite the
names of the respective shareholders
as follows:
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30

is no actual knowledge--it lie a con-
lecture. The snake had one rattle
and button on it.
Pet Schroeder is going to-day to
lone on business.
Mrs Clary Hite and her daughter,
Morea, are en- visit to the former g
sister at Oakland. Giddy Dick.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30
St. JOSeph'S Academy,

G st. bet. 8th and 9th. Sacramento,
Cal.
Boarding and Day School for Girls.
Courses: Academic, Literary, Bust
ness and Special. Primary and
Grammar Schools in connection with
the Academy
instrumental Music speciality.
Extensive grounds, furnished with
tennis court and croquet, etc., etc.
For terms apply to
au1 m Sisters of Marcy
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30
BANKING.
Do You Do Any !?
If Not. Why Not?

Did it ever occur to you that a
bank account even though it
may be a small one, is the safest
means of doing business? Your
checks are the first receipts for
all bills paid and your funds will
be neither lost or stolen from our
vaults,
1t only requires a minimum
balance of $500 with US, and we
will obligate ourselves to keep
your finances straight and furnish
you with the necessary check
books and deposit books free of
charge.
If you are not accustomed to
banking. just call and talk it over
with us.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30

FOR SALE The old Murphy
ranch near Butte City. two miles from
jackson, also mountain range, to-
gether with stock, is offered for sale
or rent, either as whole or separate
ly. For particulars apply to q. l..
Culbert, Amador County Bank.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30
Evasion Still.

At the last meeting of the board of
supervisors, the following bill pre-
sented by the trim of Vela u Piccardo.
to whom was awarded the contract
for stationery, was allowed as pre-
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30

For Sale-Cheap, room house in
Drytown. In good repair; electric
lights, etc. For terms and particulars
address Mrs Sara A. Weymouth, Dry
town. Amador Co., Cal. Aug 22-1m
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30

For Sale-Lot of benches, formerly
used in Webb hall; and 8 feet long;
suitable for show place, churches, etc.
Will be sold cheap; apply at Ledger
office.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30

Mining Signals on cloth, required
to be posted in all mines, for sale at
the Ledger office.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30

For Rent-Two front rooms in the
Webb hall building, suitable for
offices. Apply at Ledger office.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30

western Assay Co.: Gold or Silver
Assay 81. Accuracy guaranteed. Ore
mailing furnished on application.
Lewis E. Spear, Mgr, IL Telegraph
Avenue. Oakland, Cal.''
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30

For Sale. House and Lot of &. A.
Herrick on Broadway for sale. Apply
on the premises.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30

Copies of the license ordinance of
the City of jackson in pamphlet form
may be had at the Ledger office; price
15c. each.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30

Acknowledgment blanks for nota-
ries, specially printed for Amador
county, may be had at the Ledger
office. Price SOC per packet of so.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30
L. oETTINGER s.N. KNIGHT
KNIGHT & CO.
FoundrysMachine Shop
Suffer Creek. Cal.

BUILDERS OF WATER WHEELS OF
- latest and most approved patterns, and
all kinds OF sheet iron pipe Every description
OF mining and milling machinery made at the
shortest notice. We desire to call the attention
OF blacksmiths and other workers in iron to the
fact that we keep constantly on hand q large
and complete stock Of bar refined and Norway
f-on, gas pipe, gas fittings, etc., which we will
sell at the LOWEST CASH PRICES.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30
Special Small Ads.

Advertisements under this head, not exceed
ing lines, will be inserted at SOC per month, or
cents per line for less than one month
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30

FOR SALE.-A house and lot in
jackson; also ranch, about 40 acres
one mile east of jackson. Apply to
M. Newman.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30

A LII kinds Of Blanks for U, S. Land Filings
"A Homestead, Timber and Mineral blanks
may be had at the Ledger ofice; also deeds
mortgages. mining locations, proof OF labor
and other legal blanks kept for sale.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30

Furnished Rooms to let: inquire at
Ledger office.
Amador ledger., 1907-08-30

FOR SALE.-2 houses and 3 lots
near Fremont and Bunker Hill
mine, plenty choice fruits and garden
spot. A good bargain for some
family or business people. Also
mountain timber ranch of 12O acres
near Piccardo and Mace place. Well
covered with large timbers and other
mining materials; terms reasonable
or will rent the above place. Apply
to l.. CALI, New York Ranch.
1y 12-1m