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Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-12

According to the rule sanctioned by
centuries of Chinese observance, nc
document can have the authority of the
imperial throne of China unless it bears
a red spot placed there by the sover-
eign. To the grand council the tsung.
li-yamen and all other departments of
state take their business, and the grand
council in its turn considers all docu-
ments and attaches to each piece OF
red paper on which its own decision is
written. Each morning at daybreak
the grand council proceeds to the pal.
ace to submit the papers to the sover-
eign, who as each document is pro-
duced signifies approval by making a
small spot with a brush on the margin
of the red paper. With the red spot
upon it the paper is the most sacred
thing in the world to a Chinaman; with
out it it may be torn to shreds with i'm
punity.-Leslie's Weekly.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-12
HARD ON SMOKERS.
Old Time Legislation Against the
of Pohooon

LeSlSiatIOn Against tine
Use of Tobacco.
1t is one of the curlosities of old time
legislation that the use of tobacco was
in early colonial days regarded by the
magistrates and elders as far more in
furious, degrading and sinful than that
Of intoxicating liquors. Both the use
and the planting of the weed were for
hidden, the cultivation of it being per-
mitted only in small quantities, for
meere necessitie, for phisick, for pres
ervation of the health, and that the
same be taken privately by anncient
men," But the creature called tobac-
kO' seemed to have an indestructible
life. Mrs. Alice NJ. Earle writes of
these early restrictions about tobacco
In "Stagecoach and Tavern Days"
Landlords were ordered not to ''suf-
fer any tobacco to be taken into their
houses" on penalty of a fine to the
"victualler" and another to ''the party
that takes it." The laws were con-
stantly altered and enforced, and still
tobacco was grown and was smoked.
No one could take it ''publicquely" nor
in his own house or anywhere else be-
fore strangers. Two men were forbid
den to smoke together.
No one could smoke within two miles
of the meeting house on the Sabbath
day. There were wicked backsliders
who were caught smoking around the
corner of the meeting house and others
on the street. and they were fined and
set in the stocks and in cages.
Until within few years there were
New England towns where tobacco
smoking in the streets was prohibited.
and innocent cigar loving travellers
were astounded at being requested to
cease smoking.
Mr.. Drake wrote in 1856 that he
knew men, then living, who had had to
plead guilty or not guilty in Boston
police court for smoking in the streets
of Boston.
In Connecticut in early days a great
Indulgence was permitted to travellers
q man could smoke once during q jour-
ney of ten miles,
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-12
GOT A SENATOR'S HAT.
Actor Crane Appropriated the Head
gear of Kansas Statesman.

Actor Crane Appropriated the Head
gear of Kansas Statesman.
Among the stories that are retailed
I'm the cloakroom of the senate when
that body is in session at Washington
is one of how William II. Crane, the
actor put the finishing touches upon
his great character study. "'rhe Sen
ator"
''As you we'll know" said one of the
group. Crane took his character al
most directly from Senator Plumb Of
Kansas. Crane had just started out
with The Senator and had opened in
Washington. We had all seen the per-
Torrance and liked it immensely. But
| thought | saw one defect. Crane
wore high silk hat. which was not at
all. according to my thinking. in keep
ing with the imitation of Plumb. who
always wore the characteristic broad
brimmed hat of the southerner. One
evening when Crane, Ingalls,. Plumb
and myself happened to be dining to-
gether remarked to Crane about the
matter of the high hat.
you really ought not TO wear IL,
for it is not in keeping with the char
acter, said |. You ought to wear one
like Plumb'S'
Crane did not say much in answer,
but when he arose from the table he
reached out for Plumb's hat and calm
ly put it on. Leaving his own hat for
Plumb, Crane went off down the street
with the old felt affair damned down
over his forehead. The senator was
too surprised to offer objection. The
next night Crane appeared on the
stage with Plumb's hat on his head
and thereafter wore it at every per-
Torrance. "-Chicago Chronicle.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-12
WHAT SAID TIE WlNDt
tHer thought

(Tier thought
The wind is waving all the trees;
They whisper in the sun,
And ever through the sweet, warm gran
The Maynard shadows run.
Oh, turn you here or turn you there,
The thought will not away
That love comes as the wind comes,
And none may say it nay.
His thought
The wind is scattering the leaves,
The clouds rush up the sky,
The yagrant snowlakes find no rest,
But whirl and toss and fly,
And still thought wanders with the wind,
Returning but to say,
"Oh, love goes as the wind blows,
And none may bid it stayl'
Adds Dunbar in Ainslee's Magazine.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-12

Robbins-Funny. but young people
who seem to love one another the most
devotedly are oftentimes the first peo-
pie to fight after marriage.
Wren-The trouble is. you see. they
endeavor to protract the two souls
with but a single thought" idea too far.
Two persons with but single thought
between them cannot help hating one
another sooner or later
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-12
Touched a Sore spot.

"Do you find it difficult. SENATOR" she
asked. ito keep in touch with your con-
stituents?"
Il beg your pardon, ma'am," he re-
piled. with a scared look, but really
must ask you not to use that express
sion with reference to my affairs.
Touch is word that l can't stand
since the papers used it in explaining
why l voted for that street railroad
bill four years ago."-Chicago Herald.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-12
Bunching the Hits.

Case and Comment tells story of an
Illinois attorney who argued to the
court one after another of a series of
very weak points. none of which SEEM
ed to the court to have any merit until
the court finally said, MIR. -, do you
think there is anything in these
points?' To which the attorney re-
piled, ''Well, judge, perhaps there isn't
much in any one of them alone. but I
didn't know but Four honor would kind
of bunch them"
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-12
Looking For Work.

''Yes, ma'am." said the ragged fat
man. I'm lookin fur work Yer amt
got no odd jobs OF scrubbin or washin
ter be did. have yerY'
why. you surely don't do scrubbing
or work of that sortY" said the house
keeper.
Sure no, I'm lookin fur work fur
me wife. Philadelphia Record
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-12
Two Zoos.

Three Irishmen had four guineas to
be equally divided among them. After
several unsuccessful efforts by two of
them the third settled the business
thus: There are two for you two, aud
here are two for me too
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-12
Made the Application.

"How are things?" the barber asked
pleasantly Of the shrinking man in the
chair.
Dull, very dullr'
And the knight of the razor looked
for moment as If he thought the re-
mark was personal.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-12

Many women FIRST show signs of age
by a droop in the eyelid This is caus
ed by strained eyesight. excessive weep
ing, i'll health or years II can he over
come by daily faithful manipulation.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-12

as there anything peculiar about
him?"
mot at all He simply doesn't know
and that's the usual combination in
cases of people who don't know."-Chi
cago Post
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-12

THAT great Italian tenor told me +
had a mattress stuffed full of the Ian
wreaths that had been given him
"A mattress full! Then he or@hf .
retire on MISUNDERSTANDING PLAIN Il,
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-12

Statisticians agree that the popula-
ton of the world averages 100 women
to every 100 men.
Experimental philosophy is represent
ed by an attempt to borrow money of
an acquaintance; natural philosophy is
represented by his refusal to give up.-
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-12

A boy boasts of what he is going to
do when he becomes man, and an old
man brags of what he did when he was
boy.-Chicago News.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-12
COnSOIatinn-

Mrs. Murphy Ito her husband. excit-
edly)-Run for the doctor, Pat. The
child has swallowed the halfpenny you
gave him TO play with.
"Oh. keep your mind aisy, Bridget"
replied Pat. ut was bad one any
way"
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-12

Landlord just came over to tell
you that I've decided to raise your
Tenant dnterrupting - Well, you
to move.
Landlord-Oh. ! merely desired to
say that had decided to raise your
porch where it seems to sag there at
the corner. and also to paper the bed
rooms; but, of course, you will not.
since you have decided to move, care to
hear anything further about my plans
Good day. | hope you'll like it where
you're going. Herald.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-12

The ordinary beer glass is regulated
by law in Bavaria and must hold exact
ly half a liter, or nearly nine-tenths Of
pint.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-12

The climate OF northern Ontario is
not unlike that of northern Europe, and
its soil is equ;S TO that of many thickly
peopled portions of the old world.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-02-26
Ladies, Have You Seen

Or heard of Solid Cuevee Silver Tableware? This is the new metal that is rapidly superseding sterling silver for spoons, knives, forks and other tableware. It is exactly the same metal through and through, has no plating to wear off, looks just like sterling silver, is harder and will wear longer. It costs about one-sixth as much. It is not for sale ill stores, but every lady in this vicinity can obtain a set of these Solid Cuevee Silver Teaspoons, warranted to wear for twenty-five years, without paying a cent. Write for this free offer at once, before it is withdrawn. QUA- KER VALLEY MFG. Co.,, Morgan and Harrison Sts., Chicago.
 P. S.-Cut this notice out and return it with your request. This is important.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-02-26
Plain Drunks.
is important

Tom Thompson, col, keeper of restaurant on Oak street, was ar rested Thursday evening and spent the night in jail. He was fined by Mayor Martin $Io and costs. The same evening three boys were ar rested for being drunk. These were John Constantine, Clarence Wren and Tom Farrar. Each was fined S5. The mayor sue ceeded in finding out where the boys got the intoxicants. A friend had sent J. P. Thines a keg of wine from California. All of the folks except small boy were away from home Thursday. The small boy opened up the keg of wine and the boys partook freely with results as stated.
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Mrs. J.. K. Blair Dead.

Death has visited another happy home making it sad by taking the wife and mother, Mrs. J. K. Blair.
 She was taken desperately i'll of pneumonia Feb. II and died Feb. IT. While her suffering was in tense, she bore it with Christian fortitude. Her maiden name was Hettie Condray, the oldest daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. B. B. Condray.
 She was born in 1867 and edu- cated i'll the district schools and at Quitman College and was married to J. K. Blair at the age of IS and was the mother of seven children, five still living, the oldest daugh- ter of fourteen and the youngest a son of two years. She was de voted wife and mother, so capable of training and developing her children. How sad to think that they will be deprived of her pres ence forevermore, yet let us hope that her influence will be felt even by her youngest child. Friends extend their sympathy to the be- reaved family and relatives.
 A FRIEND.
 Moore, Ark, Feb. 2r.
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Lecture by George B. Rose.

 Mir. Geo. B. Rose, of Little Rock one of the most highly cultivated literary men in Arkansas, delivered very scholarly address at Hen drix College Thursday night. His subject was Goethe, the celebrated German writer. His portrayal of the strong points in Goethe's works and of the beneficial effects of this great authors writings upon the German empire and the world showed the lecturer to be master oi his subject. The audience was fairly large.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-02-26
DoEs IT PAY TO Buy CHEAp?

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds is all right, but you want something that will relieve and cure the more severe and danger ous results of throat and lung troubles. What shall you do? Go to warmer and more regular eli mate? Yes, if possible; if not pos sible for you, then in either case take the ONLY remedy that has been introduced in all civilized tcountries with success in severe throat and lung troubles, Boschee's s German Syrup" It not only heals and stimulates the tissues to destroy the germ disease, but allays inflammation. causes easy expec- toration, gives a good>uight's rest, Eand cures the patient Try ONE bottle. Recommended many years by all druggists in the world. For sale by all druggists.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-02-26
The 7oth Century Company.

A new firm has been organized in this city. 1t is the 2oth Centu- " Manufacturing Co.,, and is com posed of l.. B. Grifing, D. l.. Young and Lewis Greer. These gentlemen are all excellent busi- ness men and have sufficient means to conduct the business for which the company was organized. They manufacture and sell advertising devices etc., to merchants. The speciality which they are now man. ufacturing and selling is called a merchandise exhibitor. 1t is de vice on which goods can be dis played to advantage in stores. Many of the merchants in this city have already placed them ill their stores. This bids fair to be quite an industry here and will add much to the business of Conway. The company will place agents all over the country. They expect to put in special machinery soon and man ufacture the devices in large quan titieS.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-02-26

Joe Roden has been taking in the sights ill Little Rock for the last week.
 Mrs. Jesse Simpson visited here Sunday.
 Scarlet fever is reported to be raging ill the vicinity of Holland.
 La grippe is still a common com plaint here.
 Oat sowing is about completed. There is big demand for farm help in this neighborhood, and there is no excuse for hoboes in this county.
 A big acreage of cotton is pre- dicted around here.
 Feb. Ie.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-02-26

Martin & Harton have purchas- ed the Perry place southwest of town for $40.
 ]. M. Courtney has moved into his new residence. He will add two more rooms to 1t.
 Buy your havoring extracts from Paine & Go. We handle the best cake colorings, etc. 4tf \
 w. H. Duncan has sold So acres of land for the railroad to John Richards and Dink Harris.
 Gall on Paine X Co. and see their stock os fancy groceries. We will appreciate your patronage. 3
 Wm. Givins' little boy, Ben, had the misfortune on last Wednesday of getting two of his fingers shot off.
 Mrs. Anna Harrison returned Wednesday from a visit to relatives in Oakland, La, and Little Rock, Ark.
 The Round Dozen Club was en- tertained Tuesday evening in a pleasing manner by Miss Ora Smith.
 Jim McGee was convicted of va grancy before Esqure King and sentenced to ninty days in the county jail.
 Tom Markham, mail agent on the Ft. Smith road was in town visiting his mother and children on Thursday.
 Lost-Ladies black Morocco purse, containing 90 cents ill small change. Finder will please return same to this office. It
 Dr. Henry Noris came up from Little Rock Thursday. He is talk ing a course at the Little Rock Medical college.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-02-26
BRIEF MENTION.

rom beu UdIItlt WuS iVtoHii'o' ed by the democrats for mayor of Fort Smith.
 The commander of For. Logan H. Roots reports six assertions within two weeks.
 The safe in the general store ot R. D. Muzzv at Carlisle was robbed of $l40 in money.
 W. E. Russell, brakeman on the Fort Smith road, was caught be- tween the ears at Alma and crushed to death.
 The Frisco is making a survey into Hot Springs with the purpose of building from Harrison, Boone county, to that point c. E. DeLong, champion wing shot of Arkansas, was defeated at Brenham by l.. R. Burns, by a score of s6 to S4 out of a possible 100.
 Tripets, two boys and a girl. were born unto Mr. and Mrs. Ruck- man of Newport Mrs. Ruckman gave birth to twins several years ago.
 Union carpenters of Fort Smith demand an eight hour day, at 8 cents per hour, instead of nine hours at 25 cents per hour, the present wages
 The Newton county republican central committee has endorsed Hon. B. NJ. Foreman, of Miller, for United States marshal of the Western district,
 At Index. a small town near 1 Texarkana, Eugene Lewis and Hen- " Hudson fought a duel and both are dead. Lewis useda musket and Hudson revolver,
 Little Rock business men propose to raise bonus of $100.000 to in- sure the building of the new shops of the Missouri Pacifc-Iron Mountain road at that place.
 United States Marshal Stahl. of the Western district, has been en- dorsed for reapfointment by the re- publicans of Sebastian. This is MT. Stahl's home county. | Ella Skillon, negress of Tucker Jefferson county, became suddenly insane and seized her 3-year-old in fant and beat its brains out on the floor. Then she ran from the house and attempted~.to seize young white girl who was passing, but she escaped her.
 At d conference of the executive committee of the State Teachers Association, held in the office oi the state superintendent, it was de cided to hold the next annual meet ing of the association in Little Rock, June 26, 27 and 2s. # A dispatch from Fort Smith say, Father James Brady of the Churcl of Immaculate Conception, created sensation in Catholic circles b, preaching two sermons in which ht held that Catholic dogma permitted round dancing.
 Gov. Davis has appointed the fol lowing state board of health: Dr R. B. Christian, Dr. J. NJ Park Dr. W. M. Miller, Dr. c. NJ. D 1 Cantrell, Little Rock; Dr. " c Spearman, Texarkana; Dr. II. c .f Rainwater, Morrilton. l An anti-crime league has been or ganized at Helena, composed en tirely of colored men, The objec of the league is to assist the officer: in the suppression of crime and aic in retaining the habitual offender of the negro race
 Several boxing bouts have re gently been pulled off at Ho Springs Tom Irwin and on, Jack Gleason fought twenty roune before large audience last week
The Conway log cabin., 1901-02-26
Pure cream cheese at Paine &

Pure cream cheese at Paine X Co $. 3tf
 MT. and Mrs. A. w. Core have a new girl.
 Menty now keeps the famous Eupion Oil. Stf
 w. s. Charles was here Wednes- day from Enola.
 ]. c. Hamilton was here We'd nesday from Enders.
 T. H. Russell, of Saltillo, was in town Wednesday.
 John T. Young had business i'll Little Rock Thursday.
 Miss Mary Harton has returned from Galloway College. Good Farm Horse for sale. Ap- ply to Dr. G. S. Brown. 7-tf
 Eupion Oil makes clear, steady light. Buy it at Menty's. 5tf
 w. R. Evans and wife, of Vilon- ia. were i'll town Thursday.
 c. H. Robinette went to Benton last Wednesday on business.
 Johnathan Hardin was in town Wednesday from Hardinville.
 Paine & Co.,, for the best and freshest groceries. Tel. No. 8. 3 Burn Eupion Oil-the safest and best. For sale by c. N. Menty & Go. 3tf
 Prof. Paisley has about dozen boys doing penance for playing hooky.
 Capt. J. A. Wallis, prominent planter of Palarm, was here We'd nesday.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-02-26
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that will mee, the tax payers of Faulkner county, Arkansas, for the purpose of collecting the real, personal and times and places:
 Wilson township, February g, 1901, at catotill o clock D. m Gap,
 Cadron township. February g. to April l0 1901. at Conway. at which time the tax books will be closed.
 All persons desiring to pay taxes on Real ts- tate are requested to bring correct numbers of same that mistak es may be avoided.
 W. $. HRSDRIeHsoN, sheriff and Ex-Ofiiicio Collector Faulkner Co December l. 1900
The Conway log cabin., 1901-02-26
In Memoriam.
Hall of Green Grove Lodge
 No. TOT F. & AM.

Hall ot Green Grove Lodge No. Io7 F. & AM. fo the Worshipful Master, Ward ems and Brethren:
 We, your committee, appointed to draft resolutions of respect to the memory of our deceased brother, Joseph P. Worsham, beg leave to report as follows:
 Whereas, It has pleased the Grand Architect of the universe to remove from our midst our es- teemed and beloved brother, Joseph P. Worsham, who departed this life, at his home in Conway, Ark. on the I3th day of February, IeoI, and,
 Whereas, He leaves a devoted wife and two children to mourn his loss, and that i'll the death of brother Worsham, his wife has lost a kind husband, his children an affectionate father, the church a consistent member and the town an upright citizen, therefore be it., Resolved, That we bow with meek submission to the will of Him, who doeth all things we'll. Resolved, That the sympathies of the lodge be extended to his family in their affliction, that the members wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes, and that copy be transmitted to the family of the de- ceased brother, and also that the county papers be requested to pub fish them.
 ELISHA MASON,
 w. B. WILSON,
 A. J. WITT.
 Committee.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-02-26

At a meeting of Camp Jeff Davis, No. 2r3, Ex-Confederate Veterans on January Io, 1901, 1t was agreed by unanamous vote that the 4th Saturday in each month shall be the regular day for the meeting of said camp. Comrades will please take notice that the mex, meeting day will be Saturday, Feb. 8, 'oI.
 MAX FRAuENrHAL, Com.
 H. H. PRopsT, Adj't.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-02-26
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