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Amador ledger., 1900-03-23
A Thinking Game.

Quiet games trying The thinking
powers are always enjoyable. What
at first seems difficult after little
practice is an easy and inviting task.
In this instance the player who
leaves the room becomes the guesser,
and those who remain determine upon
what character or person he or she
shall be assumed to be. When he re-
turns, he is addressed as If he were
the individual in question, and from
the character of the remarks addressed
to him he is supposed to guess whom
1t is he personates. This home amuse-
ment naturally has the whole range of
history or fiction to choose from. so
that variety of questions can be ask
ed which are either foolish or wise, as
the case may be. The more mislead-
ing the greater the fun. For example,
suppose Queen Elizabeth was the char
acter selected. "Why did you remain
a spinster? Was your cousin as hand
some as yourself? Did you find fiirt-
ing as pleasing as governing? Which
would you prefer to walk on, plain
ground or black velvetY' These are
a few of the questions that can be ask
ed. When the correct guess is made,
the person whose answer leads to the
result must in turn leave the room,
and the game is so continued until all
the players have had their turn or the
game is ended. AS matter of course,
the questions should not be too OBJ
yious nor too misleading. They in
some way should indicate the charac-
fer while ,at the same time put the
guesser at his best, using his wits to
the greatest advantage.
Amador ledger., 1900-03-23
wonders of New Hampshire.

The average reader will be amazed
to learn that little New Hampshire,
with less than 10000 square miles. has
no less than 406 lakes and ponds, 154
brooks, 30 rivers and 294 mountains.
This makes Iowa look small. Colorado,
a big state, has 556 creeks. Texas has
comparatively few rivers, lakes and
creeks. Alabama has 663 creeks and
81 rivers. Iowa cannot approach that
record. Minnesota has 222 lakes and
14Q rivers,-New York Press,
Amador ledger., 1900-03-23
Fright. Not Fascination.

Naturalists are not at all agreed upon
the point as to whether snakes are able
to fascinate their prey. Certainly they
do not possess the power to the extent
that popular belief would have it.
Stories of the weird and mystic influ-
ence of serpent's eye fall fat in the
face of scientific accuracy What can
be said of snakes, however. is that
their very appearance paralyzes the
victim. 1t cannot move for fright. for
its faculties are temporarily suspend
ed. There is no fascination about this.
however. 1t is fright, and fright alone.
Amador ledger., 1900-03-23

consequence OF self abuse and excess produC
ing the following symptoms: SaIlow connie
nance, dark spots under the eyes, pain in the
head ringing in the ears, loss of confidence,
difndence IN approaching strangers, palpitation
of the heart, weakness of the limbs and hack
loss OF memory, pimples on the face, coughs,
Dr. GlBBON has practiced in San Francisco
over ~ years, and those troubled should not
ialI TO consult him and receive the benefit of
ms great skill and experience. The doctor
cures when others fail. Try him Cures guar
enable Call or write
DR. J. F. GIBBoN, 625 Kearney street, San
Francisco, Cal
Amador ledger., 1900-03-23
A Nice Cousiu

Jack-You know when Mabel reject
ed me last week told you my trou
bles, and you promised to help me
Well, she accepted me last night Am
to thank you for interceding for me-?
Cousin Belle-Not exactly. dear boy
simply intimated to Mabel that was
after you myself. Philadelphia Press.
Amador ledger., 1900-03-23
Advance Sale Over 5000 Volumes

in Manila shows the faith of SOL
diers in the publication. 1t is sold
by subscription only and returning
soldiers have been employed almost
exclusively thus far and have found
in this very lucrative employment.
A few more agents wanted in this
State. Address The Hicks-Judd
Publishing Company, q First ST.,
San Francisco. 2-23-4t
Amador ledger., 1900-03-23
Getting Advice.

The girls father was rich, and the
suitor for her hand was poor. but re-
markably persistent.
Papa" she said to the old gentle
man. "if Frank asks me this evening
to marry him what shall sayf'
'Say whatever you think is best. my
child"
"How best, papa? Best for me or
best for Frank W-Detroit Free Press.
Amador ledger., 1900-03-23
One Quotation.

Professor-Mr. Drone, am astonish-
ed that you cannot remember any Of
the quotations called for in today's les-
son. Can you recollect any quotation
of any kind?
Student-Yes, sir; ANY fool can ask
questions" s."-Boston Transcript.
Amador ledger., 1900-03-23
An ExcIusIye Book.

The "Almanaeh de Gotha" is the most
exclusive book Of its kind, and perhaps
of any kind in the world, and to get
ones name in it's pages implies that
one is either an exalted parsonage or
semething very much like it And of
those whose names appear very few
are able to boast Of having 2 portrait
London Letter.
Amador ledger., 1900-03-23

Hearts may be attracted by assumed
qualities, but the affections can only
be fixed and retained by those that are
reaL-De Moy.
Amador ledger., 1900-03-23
Description of Philippine Islands

giving statistical and other infor-
nation as to climatic conditions,
resources, ETC., and an account of
the trip to Manila, taking the
reader to Honolulu and through
Japan and China, are interesting
features of the book.
Amador ledger., 1900-03-23

In Finland and Lapland amber oil is
believed to be certain cure for rheu-
matism. neuralgia and similar troubles.
Amador ledger., 1900-03-23
MISCELLANEOUS.
LEDGER'S CLUBBING RATES.

Ledger and Daily Call, one year. 81 so
Ledger and Weekly Call, one year .... 8 60
Ledger and Daily Bulletin, one year 6 SO
Ledger and Semi-Weekly Bulletin yer 20
Ledger and Weekly Bulletin, one year. 80
Ledger and Daily Chronicle, one year. 7 10
Ledger and Weekly Chronicle, one year 8 60
Ledger and Weekly Examiner, one year 60
Ledger and Daily Examiner, one year -. 8 80
Ledger and N. Y Weekly Tribune yer 8 90
Ledger and N Y. TriWeekly Tribune, ly SO
Ledger and Cosmopolitan Magazine, yr 35
Ledger and S. F. Weekly Post, one year. 90
Ledger and McCall's Magazine, Gne year rs
Ledger and St Louis Globe Democrat, ly 8 90
Ledger and Twice a Week. one year =. 8 %
RE- The above rates are strictly in advance.
Amador ledger., 1900-03-23

They Can Now If They Want To.
'This weather is all right"
"Don't talk TO me! No weather is
all right in which people can't sit on
the front porch. Record.
Amador ledger., 1900-03-23

The finest emeralds known are said
TO be those belonging to the Spanish
crown,
Amador ledger., 1900-03-23
TO THE UNFORTUNATE
DIR. GIBBoN
This old reliable and

This old reliable and
themost successful spe-
cialiSt in San Francis
co stillcontinues to cure
all Sexual and Seminal
DiSeaSes,such as Ghon-
orrhea, elect, Structure,
Syphilis in all it's forms
Skin Diseases, Nervous
De b bility, Impotency,
Seminal Weakness, and
Amador ledger., 1900-03-23

A color expert declares that pure
white flower does not exist
Amador ledger., 1900-03-23

Will do work in any part of
Amador County. If you want
to build. send note to jackson
POstOt1iee and | will call on you.
Estimates furnished without cost
on any kind of building. VIII
make plans and specifications for
YOU. mar2tf
Amador ledger., 1900-03-23
campaigning
In the
Philippines"

A book of over 400 pages with
nearly 300 beautiful Illustrations of
troops in action and scenes in the
Philippine Islands, published by
The Hicks-Judd Publishing Company
of San Francisco, the only publish
ers in the United States who sent
representatives to Manila especially
to compile a history of the war.
AS many as 23 writer's were en-
gagged in the work in Manila, many
of whom were with the troops in
their various engagements and
they were permitted to use official
records to verify their reports.
Amador ledger., 1900-03-23
Maps of Battlefelds

made by an official map. maker in
the Sth Army Corps enables the
reader to follow closely the move
ments of troops.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-07
Married

Glove --SrRosNfDER- Wednes-
day October 81, 1900, about so friends
and guests gathered at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. +. Stresnider 10 witt
ness the marriage ceremony of their
daughter Laura aud Mr. Morris l..
Clovis OF Blacksmith, w. Va. The
marriage took place at l. o. clock after
which bountiful dinner was served
by the brides parents and was hugely
enjoyed by all present. MANY heauti-
full and costly presents were bestowed
upon the bride and groom for which
they wish TO express their thanks TO
their many friends. The following
named persons.werc donors on the oe-
casion: Mr.. and Mrs. Corb 0rndutf,
$25. 90 cash; Mr.. w. L. Clovis, 81, 90
cash; Mr.. and Mrs E. Q. Henkins,
81. 90 cash; Mr.. and Mrs. Orth Orn-
duff. one clock worth S. so; Mr.. and
Mrs. j. G. Gump. and Mr.. aud Mrs.
M. e. Brant, one set blankets S. SO.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Price, one set of
blankets S.. 90; Mr.. aud Mrs. Solomon
Thomas, one water set; Miss Mary
Thomas, one china fruit dish; Misses
Mary Strosnider and Belle Roberts,
one set cups aud saucers: ~ L. Stro-
snider, one set OF fruit saIcers; Mr..
and Mrs. p M. johnson, one water
set; Mr. and Mrs. s. A. Litman, one
throw; Robert Daniel, bouquet Of
flowers; Mrs. w. w. Lemley, boquet
of flowers; Mrs. M. A. Johnson, one
pickle dish; Mrs. Il. +. Shriver, one
silver knife and sugar spoon; Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Wilson, one silver butter
knife and sugar spoon; Mr.. and Mrs.
j. 7. Silveus one cold meat dish, one
salt and pepper stand, mustache cup
and saucers; Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Cook,
one meat dish; Miss Debbie Gump,
salt and pepper stand cut glass; Mr.
and Mrs. Gilbert Core, one glass pitch
err; Miss Maud Johnson, china fruit
dish; Mr.. 9. @. Brown, one set of
towels; Mr.. Samuel Barrickman, one
fruit stand; Mr.. M. M. Core, one set
towels; Misses Minnie Clovis, one
china pitcher; Nora Clovis, china
spoonholder; Cora Clovis, one china
candy dish. Master Edward Gump,
china vase; Mrs s. e. Chalfant, glass
cake stand; Mr.. and Mrs. G. j Cook,
water set; Mrs. G. r. Johnson, one
celery dish. The brides mother one
set of dishes and her father one set Of
chairs.
About 3 p. m. the bride and groom
accompanied by Miss Maud Johnson
and Mr.. Frank Shriyer started for
Pittsburg where they will remain a
few days. All unite In wishing the
happy couple prosperous journey as
they launch their vessel on the great
sea of life.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-07
A SHOOTING sCRAPE.
A Negro Badly Injured by Chnm Near
Amos-Ail We're Drunk.

FArRMoNT, w. Va, Nov. News
has just been received here from
Amos, this county, to the effect that
one of a gang of negroes employed
at the Federal coal and coke plant
at Gray's Flats, in some manner in
jured his hand yesterday while
working about the works. He, ac-
companied by two of his compan-
iohs, came to Amos to get the hand
dressed at physicians Office. Each
of them soon became Intoxicated
after the wound had heel dressed,
and each of them carried revolver
and began reckless shooting. A 81
caliber revolver was held over the
right shoulder by one of them and
he fred to shots. One OF the shots
went wild, while the other struck
one of his CAMPAIGNS in the abdo-
men. He cannot possibly recover.
Their names are not known.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-07

indicates beyond question that Bryan
and Stevenson could not expect more
than 250o0 OF 10000 plurality in this
Democratic stronghold, and unless
there was landslide i'll the outside
counties beyond all reasonable expec-
tation the pivotal state of New York
had declared III unmistakable terms,
although by greatly reduced major
ity. for the Republican candidates.
Later returns only served to confirm
this Judgment.
The returns from Illinois betrayed a
like condition. The Republican plu-
rality of 1886 was greatly reduced,
i but it was still far too large to be
overcome.
s-.On the other hand, the returns from
Indiana, Michigan. the two Dakotas.
Utah and Wyoming, as well as Ne
braska, seemed to indicate strong Re
publican gains over 1896. Delaware,
MARYLAND aud West Virginia have
given decisive Republican plurali-
tfes.
The count in several of the far west
ern states was naturally so delayed
as to give little indication of the out
come there but they had ceased to
have a determining effect and the
Democratic leaders gave up the con
\ test, and it was announced that Mr..
Bryan had gone to bed and was sound
asleep.
The whole story was easily and
briefly told The Republican ticket
would have Il larger electoral vote than
four years ago, but in the larger states
of the east and middle west the plu-
4 ralities had been greatly reduced.
Massachusetts had fallen from ia
! 600 to 10000: New York from 26S.000
TO 10000, and Illinois from $4,000
ITO 100000 or less
The roll call of the states was APP
parently as follows:
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-07
Coming Marriage.

The following invitation will ex-
plain itself and brings to the young
couple the congratulations of their
large circle of friends. The groom is
well known druggist Of Terra Alta
and the bride is one OF the most pop
ular young ladies of Morgantown.
The New DOMINION joins everyone
else In good wishes to them:
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Semans
request tie honor of your presence
at the marriage Of their daughter
Blanche
to
Mr.. Harry r. Matthews
on Wednesday afternoon, November q !,
at half after two O'Clock
in the year nineteen hundred
First Presbyterian Church,
Morgantown, West Va.
At Home
after December first
Terra Alta, West Virginia.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-07
FOURTEEN HUNDRED.
Apparent Republican Majority
in this County.
Increase OF Three Hundred Over Vote
of 1S96-The County Joins in The
Universal Landslide for Mckinley
Dayton Runs Behind his Ticket
Cass District is n Tie.

y
Dayton Runs Behind his Ticket
Cass District is Tie.
The first returns from this county
have shown net republican gain.
These gains in the first fifteen pre-
cincts reported if kept up VII give
the county to the republicans by a
majority Of fourteen hundred. This
is great surprise to the managers
of both sides. They expected it to
go at about the usual figures or a
little in excess of four years ago.
Dayton ran little behind his
ticket in this county but the cut is
not enough to cut any figure in the
general result. In town he was
scratched to some extent and at
Laurel Point he lost a few votes.
None Of these losses were as large as
expected by both side.
Mooresville gave republican gain
of IL, Cassville of q, Laurel Point OF
A, Court House of 10, South Morgan
town of 20, Dellslow Of 81, Seneca 81,
Cheat Neck of 10 and Easton of 8.
Vaudeville showed Democratic
gain Of 2, Georgetown of 7, West
Morgantown of 2, Smithtown of 4,
Halleck of 3, Municipal Hall of 7.
This leaves net republican gain OF
1873 in the first fifteen precincts re-
port. This rate of gain would
make gain of two hundred in the
county over 1896. This gives the
republicans the county by 400.
It may be less than that but it is
not expected that it Will be much
reduced below that figure.
Cass District is tie with Dayton
carrying it by one vote. The re
suit as to district officers is in
doubt. The official returns will be
required to show which way it has
gone.
LATER-Full returns from the
county have come in and they show
majority for the head of the ticket
of 1875 Dayton runs about TWEEN
ty-five behind his ticket If this
ratio is maintained over the state ii
will be twenty thousand republican.
In other counties that have reported
however there are large Democratic
gains.
1t is estimated from Marion, Mon
ongalia, Taylor, Berkeley and Bar
bour that Dayton will have $500
majority.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-07
A Card to the Public.

Owing to the fact that d new freight
rate has been announced by the Old
Line Packet Co., we wish to inform
our patrons and the general public,
that we will meet any rate that may
be offered by the said Company, giving
the trade our personal attention. We
guarantee the best OF service and sat-
isfaction. Having just added the
new Steamer Rose Hite to our line.
we will be better equipped than ever
to take care of the trade.
Very Truly Yours,
MASON LINE STEAMERS,
New Line
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-07
NARROW ESCAPE
Of Two Fairmont People from
Drowning.
DIR. Hall aud Miss Louise Cooks Close
Call We're almost Gene When assist
ance arrived.
Fairmont Times

Tuesday morning between and 10
o'clock a most thrilling occurrence
happened at Hite's mines, which
came very near resulting In the death
OF two persons. DIR. Hal Hall left
here in his buggy about o'clock, in
company with Miss Louise Cook, little
daughter OF DR.. J. r. Cook, the form
err going to visit his patients In the
vicinity OF Hites mines. On reach
Ing the river, they started to ford 1t,
but before doing so, inquired about
where to cross, as the place for ford
ing had been changed. They were
wrongly Informed or either misunder-
stood 1t, for they plunged into the
river, depth of fifteen feet. They
were thrown into the water and were
In the last stage OF drowning when
help arrived on the scene, Both were
taken out unconscious and remained
In that condition for some time.
They were removed to house nearby
and given the proper attention. DR..
Cook was at once notified and went to
the scene Immediately, accompanied
by Drs. Howard and Few.
The patients were able TO be
brought home this afternoon, arriving
here about 2 o'clock. Although they
are In a very weak condition, the phys
icians say they are out OF danger and
will soon be alright.
Their escape was most miraculous
one and the people In that vicinity
who witnessed the affair, thought that
both would be drowned, but Fortunate
ly help arrived Just In time to save
their lives.
The horse also came very near be-
ing drowned but WIS rescued.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-07
Majority In Electoral College
Larger Than Before.
NEW YORK'S BIG PLURALITY
Maryland MD West Virginia Also Car
ried by Republicans.
BRYAN's HOME STATE IN DOUBT.
Kansas Gave Her Vote to the Repub-
Iican Candidates Quay Won victory
Over His Opponents in Pennsylvania.
Ohio Went for the President-Chair-
man Dicks Claims 1t by Over $4,000.

Omaha. Nov. Late returns have
cut down Mckinley's vote and the
state is in doubt Mckinley carried
Bryan's precinct.
Chicago, Nov. Henry G. Payne
has received the following message
from the assistant secretary of war,
Meiklejohn. at his home in fullerton,
Neb.: 1.-THE Democrats concede Ne
hraska to Mckinley by 1000"
New York. Nov. THE election Of
Mckinley and Roosevelt is assured.
Returns from nearly two-thirds of the
election districts of Greater New York
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-07
WON ONE LOST ONE.
Football Team Plays Even On the Ohio
Trip-They We're Badly Crippled But
Made q Good Fight.

The football team has returned
from Ohio where they lost one game
and won one by small margin.
They were defeated by Ohio State by
a score of 27 to and won from Ohio
Wesleyan by a score of six to five. The
last game was very clean one and
was won by McWhorter kicking goal
while the Buckeye boys failed to get
their goal after making the touch
down.
They were badly crippled by several
Of the players being out of the line up
and injuries under which others were
working. They feel very good over
the showing made under the circum-
stances. They play California Nor
NAL next Saturday at that place.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-07
Stout-Dayid.

w. Frank Stout and Mrs. Ada Dav.
id, nee Alexander, were quietly mar
ried at the home of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.sJ. Alexander,
Thursday evening. Rev. J. A. Full.
lerton was the officiating minister
The happy couple left the same even.
ing on No. A for visit to eastern cit.
les. Mr.. Stout is one OF Clarksburg's
successful attorneys. The News joins
with their large circle OF friends In
wishing them a happy and successful
life. -Clarksburg News.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-07
b. & o. Railroad EIectromobile Service
at New York, Philadelphia, WASH
ingt0n and Chicago.

Electromoblles of the Baltimore s.
Ohio Railroad meet all Royal Blue
Line trains on arrival at New York
City, Philadelphia, Washington or
Chicago.
The automobiles are OF the latest
electric pattern, provided with luxu-
rious seats, electric lights etc. A
pamphlet fully describing the service,
giving rates and full information, Is
distributed on all trains approaching
either of the cities, and passengers de-
string any special class of vehicle can
have same In readiness on arrival, II
they will notify the conductor of the
train in ample time to telegraph
ahead for the service.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-07
DISASTROUS FIRE.
Ruhl, KobIegard Il Co.'S Big Wholesale
Grocery Destroyed.

CLARKsBURe, w. Va, November
7-Ruhl, Koblegard & Co. IS big whole
sale grocery burned early this morn
ing. The fire was first discovered on
the fourth floor in the vicinity where
the matches were stored. The big
five story building and contents were
consumed within two hours. Ruhl,
Koblegard & Co. estimate their loss
at 500, 900. or this, $25, 900 is on
building and $75, 900 on stock. They
carried $65, 600 insurance.
The Williams 81 DAWSON wholesale
hardware store adjoining suffered
$15, 900 loss. taf
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-07
Brownsville, Pa.
Charter Issued.

The Secretary OF State.has issued q
charter to the following:
Dicks Creek Coal Company OF Dells-
low, Monongalia county, with an au-
thorized capital stock Of $500, 600.
The incorporatois are Edward McIll-
vaine, of Allegheny, Pa, VIM. r.
Graham, Of Aspinwall, Pa, Edwin r.
Rankin and r. B. Mcintosh, Of Pitts
burg, Pa, and Samuel r. Gonober, OF
Toronto, Ohio.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-07
Iron Is Here.

Much Of the iron for the Cheat river
bridge IS here and some OF it has been
hauled out and is about ready to be
placed in position. The work on the
bridge is being rushed and the build
ers hope that they will get it done on
schedule time which Is the first Of
January.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-07
Charles Powell in Marion.

Returns from Marion county indi-
cate that Charles Powell was elected
prosecuting attorney over W. S.
Meredith by small majority. He
is the only Democrat elected IN the
county. This was very great sur
prise as the whole ticket was ex-
pected to be elected by safe major
ity. ge