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Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
GEO. |. WRIGHT & SON


The Celebrated "Lenf Ant"
One of the oldest little creatures in
all animal nature is the leaf ant CT
Central America. Although different
species of this Cddity are known to in
habit the American continent from
Brazil to Mexico, the real home of the
true leaf ant is in Nicaragua To all
outward appearances this little insect
is Il common ant, but one Of gigantic
size, it must be admitted, when com
pared with the ants Of our temperate
regions, being on an average over an
inch in length. The habit for which
these ants are so celebrated, and one
which we could hardly believe were it
not for the testimony of reputable nat
uralists, is that of carrying a leaf for
sunshade, just as our women and
men carry parasols and umbrellas for
the same purpose.
When at work, the leaf carrying ants
look like a little army in which each
individual member is protected from
the suns rays by a little banner of
green. Another remarkable fact in con-
nection with the leaf carrier is that
only those at work carry the little loafy
protection. When long file of burden
bearers have deposited their budgets.
they discard their parasols and return
for a load without the leaf winch
made them such conspicuous objects
when on the up trip
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
When Herrings Were Plenty.

In former days herrings were so
abundant in Newfoundland waters that
The most wanton slaughter of them
was permitted without any restriction
whatever. Seines were allowed to re-
tain 1000 or 2.0C0 barrels of the fish
until they persisted. and then the net
was freed. and the whole contents fell
10 the Eottcm to pollute the ocean for
miles around. When poaching smack
WAS captured. the behring's it had on
board were all thrown into the sea, and
frequently boats when chased resorted
to thu same means 10 get rid of incrim-
inaTirg evidence The fish then fetched
Only 30 cents barrel of 500 behring's,
- len for cent.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27

1t was only after long years of strUg
gle and dire poverty, through which
AIillet was consoled and supported by
his wife, that the peasant painter was
able to take the three roomed cottage
at Barbizon and ''try to do something
really good" 1t was then that he be-
gan TO paint that most beautiful poem
of poverty" the "Angelus," which is
today one of the most valuable pic
lures in the world. Again and agal he
threw aside the picture in despair of
ever finishing it to his satisfaction, and
as often his wife replaced it on the
easel and induced him to continue.
On one occasion he was so incensed
at not being able to produce a certain
effect that he seized a knife and would
have destroyed the canvas and ended
the matter once for all had not his Wife
fortunately seized his hand and in
duced him to give the picture another
trial. Thus it was that at last the
"Angelus'' found place on the walls
of the Louvre. The success it Won en-
couraged A1illet to paint many more
pictures and thus place himself among
the immortals in art.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27

This Lincoln of the black loan. who
built his neighbor's cabin and hoed his
neighbours corn, who had been store
keeper and postman and flatboatman.
who had followed rough Justice
round a rough circuit, who had rolled
n local bully in the dirt, rescued wom-
en- from insult, tended the bedside of
many a sick coward who feared the
judgment, told coarse stories on bar
rels by candlelight Out these are pure
beside the vice of great cities, who adj
dressed political mobs in the raw,
swooping down from the stump and
f1inging embroilers east and west-the
physician who was one day to tend the
sickbed of the nation in her agony,
whose large hand was to be on her fee
BILE pulse and whose knowledge. almost
divine, was TO perform the miracle OF
her healing-Winston ChurchilPs "The
Crisis"
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
Let il
Alone.

SCOTS Emulsion is not a
good medicine for fat folks.
We have never tried giving it
to a real fat person. We don't
dare. You see SCOTS Emul-
sion builds new flesh. Fat
people don't want it. Strong
people don't need it.
But if you are thin SCOTS
Emulsion is the medicine for
you. 1t doesn't tire you out.
There is no strain. The work
is all natural and easy. You
just take the medicine and
that's all there is to it.
The next thing you know
you feel better-you eat better
and you weigh more. 1t is
a quiet worker.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, 400 Pearl ST., N. Y.
soc and SIooi all druggists.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
Stood Death Off.

E. B. Munday, lawyer of Henrietta,
Tex, once fooled grave-digger. He
says: my brother was very low with
malarial fever and jaundice. L per-
suaded him to try Electric Bitters, and
he was soon much better, but continued
their use until he was wholly cured.
| am sure Electric Bitters saved his
life. This remedy expels malaria,
kills disease germs and purifies the
blood; aids digestion, regulates liver,
kidneys and bowels, cures constipa-
ton, dyspepsia, nervous diseases, kid
ney troubles, female complaints; gives
perfect health. Only SOC at Spagnoli's
drug store.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
A WORTHY SUCCESSOR.
Something New Under The sun.

All Doctors have tried to cure
Catarrh by the use of powders, acid
gases, inhalers and drugs in paste form
Their powders dry up the mucuous
mem branes causing them to crack open
and bleed. The powerful acids used in
the inhalers have entirely eaten away
the same membranes that their makers
have aimed to cure, while pastes and
oiutments cannot reach the disease.
An old and experienced practitioner
who has for many years made close
study and speciality of the treatment Of
Catarrh, has at last perfected treat
ment which, when faithfully used, not
only relieves at once, but permanently
cures Catarrh, by removing the cause,
stopping the discharges, and curing all
Inflammation. 1t is the only remedy
known to science that actually reaches
the afflicted parts. This wonderful
remedy is known us ''Snuffies the
Guaranteed Catarrh Cure, :" and is sold
at the extremely low price OF one dol
lar, each package containing internal
and external medicine sufficient for a
full months treatment and everything
necessary to its perfect use.
'Snuffies" is the only perfect
Catarrh cure ever made and is now
recognized as the only safe and positive
cure for that annoying and disgusting
disease. 1t cures all Inflammation
quickly and permanently and is also
wonderfully quick to relieve hay fever
or cold in the head.
Catarrh, when neglected, often leads
to consumption-"S nuffies'' will save
you if you use it at once. 1t is an ordi-
nary remedy, but a complete treat
ment which is positively guaranteed to
cure Catarrh IN any form or stage if
used according to the directions which
accompany each package. Don 'tdelay
but send at once, and write full particu-
lars as to your condition, and you will
receive special advice from the dis
coverer of this wonderful remedy re-
garding your case without cost to you
beyond the regular price of 'Snuffies"
the Guaranteed Catarrh Cure.
Sent prepaid to any address in the
United States on receipt of one dollar.
Address Dept. Edwin G. Giles & Com
pany, 1880 Market street, Philadelphia.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
Compo.ition on Love.

Love is a thing that makes people
think each other pretty when nobody
else does.
1t causes two persons to be awful
quiet when you're round and also quiet
when you're not round-only in a diff
ferent way.
1t also causes people to sit together
on one end of a bench when there's
heaps of room on the other end.
Nurses has it and sometimes police
men. That's when they don't know
where you are, and you have lots of
fun playing on the grass.
Husbands and wives has it, but most
generally only lovers.
Old people don't have much, cause
it has to be about dimples and red
cheeks and fluffy curls and lots Of
things which old people don't ever
have.
When grow up, I'll have to go and
love some one, I suppose. Only she'll
have to let me say what to do.
I've written all know about it till
do grow up.-Eddy in New York Sum-
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
Hotel Arrivals.
NATIONAL HOTEL.
WEDNESDAY.

A. H. Williams, F. j. Connolly, E.
d. Sewers; T. L. Richards, P. C.
Dnigon, H. Roades, San Francisco;
Miss Nellie Mitchell, Grass Valley; A.
2. Flagler, New York City; w. Finley,
Ralph Brown, Willie Ludickers, J. S.
Williams, Oakland; A. Coin, Sacra-
mentO.
THURSDAY.
Albert Moffett, Sacramento; A. w.
Brown, A. 2. Coin, B. Mendall, San
Francisco; G. w. Wait, Pine Grove:
II. Longley, Valley Springs.
FRIDAY.
James Elvin, Crawfordville; Sidney
Wakefield, New York; Geo. Maxwell,
W. Jones, B. F. Ledford, San Fran
cisco; James Renich, Sacramento; S.
K. Thornton, Plymouth; G. w. Horn,
Defender.
SATURDAY.
r. Brown, D. C. Saunders, Electra:
Henry F. Brizoid, Gwinmine; Ben
Newton, John Kapp, city; T. L. Nc.
Elhoney, Vim. G. Mohler, A j.
Sullivan, B. w. Roysten, VIM. h.
WeimOn, San Francisco; F. A. Morrow
and wife, Antioch; Miss Nettie Morrow,
Jackson.
SUNDAY.
D. L. Simms, Texas; B. K. Kennedy,
Oakland. Bessie front, G.. w. Robin
son, w. Atty, C. B. Thompson, S. R.
McRedy, B. p. Gale, San Francisco:
j. w. Halifax, Sacramento; j. T.
Case, Pine Grove.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
PERFUMED CIGARS.
The Ones General Rosecrens One
Offered to q Friend.

The Ones General ROsecrenS once
Offered to q Friend.
One of the stories told by old en-
ployees in the treasury department at
Washington is of the time when Cen
eral Rosecrans was register. The gem
eral never smoked and knew nothing
about cigars. He determined, however,
to have box of good cigars handy fof
the benefit Of friends who might drop
into the registers Office. The general
accordingly purchased box of expen-
sive cigars, put them in a drawer and
forgot all about them for some time.
Then, one day, when friend was call
ing, the general remembered the cigars
and brought them out.
Il know nothing about cigars" said
Rosecrans, 'but I am told that these
are very fine"
His friend lighted cigar, and look
of pain and horror instantly overspread
his face. He tried to conceal his feel
ings and pulled manfully at the cigar
for several seconds. Then Rosecrans,
noticing that he was growing pale, ask
ed what was the trouble.
General" said the visitor, 'T don't
want to be ungrateful, but I'm afraid
it's this cigar"
''ImpossibleY exclaimed Rosecrans.
why, when l bought them was told
that they were the finest cigars on the
market"
"Well, general, you were deceived.
The cigar tastes and smells exactly as
if it were made of camphor"
''Camphor!' stammered Rosecrans,
looking chapfallen. ''Why, 1 never
thought, but perhaps camphor does in
jure a cigar" And, reaching into the
drawer he brought to view several gar
ments filled with camphor balls. "Do
you suppose that can be the troubleT
he inquired.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
SOME WISE DON'Ts.

Don't confound hauteur with dignity
or repose with stupidity.
Don't ''howl," "roar" or explode"
To laugh heartily is better.
Don't pose. Affectation is a bar to
respect, let alone confidence.
Don't groan over the wickedness Of
the world, but mend your own.
Don't boast. The illiterate and the
self conscious are thus made manifest.
Don't use superlatives. Few things
require them, and they weaken descrip-
ton.
Don't preach unless you have prac-
ticed. Deeds are tremendously con-
vincing.
Don't think a foreigner can compre-
bend you any better if you shout into
his ear
Don't forget that politeness is the
foster sister of diplomacy and an es-
sential tact.
Don't appraise a book at anothers
valuation. Critics are not censors alb
solute.-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
Eternal LAMPS.

A common superstition that the an
clients possessed the art of making
lamps which would burn forever for q
long time obtained, and it was claimed
that one such lamp was discovered in
the tomb Of Rosicrucius. Science, how
ever, has long set this. together with
other superstitions, forever at rest,
since it has been demonstrated that
fire will not burn in a chamber from
which the air has been exhausted.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
Making II Clear.

The London Spectator tells a funny
story of definition given by a well
known public speaker in an address to
children.
Now, children" he said, 81 propose
10 give you on the present occasion an
epi;2'ne of the life of st. Paul. Per-
hapS some of you are too young to IN
dcrstand what the word 'epitome'
means. 'Epitome,' children, is in it's
signilication Synonymous with synop-
sis
Having made this simple and clear
explanation to the children, the speak
CT went on with his story.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27

Many man who would be ashamed
to strike brute beast with bludgeon
has no shame in making bludgeon
of his tongue to strike human beings in
the tender places Of their being-their
social sensibilities and their self es-
TEEN. Cruelty in its gross and outward
forms we have in good measure sup
pressed, but the refined cruelty Of the
bitter word, the unloving censure, the
abusive harangue, is not yet extinct.
Let us be as careful Of mems inner
skin as Of their outer.-Exchange.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
The Unicorn.

Chinese annals of great antiquity
contain numerous detailed accounts of
the supposedly fabulous unicorn, in
which the description are identical
with those handed down from the ear
lest times in the mythology or occi-
dental countries. From this it is in
ferred that at some time in the re-
mote past there actually did exist a
single horned equine or cervine animal
of some sort
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
A Chinese Joke,

There was a man in Ch'ang-an who
was very fond Of giving dinners, but
the food given was atrocious. One day
a guest threw himself on his knees in
front of this gentleman and said, Gam
1 not a friend of yours?'
"You are, indeed" replied his host.
''Then 1 must ask of you a favor
said the guest, "and you must grant it
before rise from my knees"
"Well, what is it?' inquired his host
in establishment.
"Never to invite me to dinner any
more" cried the guest, at which the
whole party burst into loud roar of
laughter.-North China Herald.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
Nothing Like Accurncx

First Clubman-Woggles, want you
to decide bet. Higginside says the
quotation, Hell hath no fury like a
woman scorned,' is from the book of
Psalms, and say it's from Job. We've
put up SIS on it and agreed to leave it to
you.
Second CluDman-I think you're both
wrong. 1 know it's in the Bible, but
my impression is that you'll find it in
the proverbs of Solomon. - Chicago
Tribune.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
The Diplemnt,s Solution.

And if an irresistible force meets
an inmovable body?" suggested his
friend.
"TEr situation. indeed, would be crit
ical, adnitted the eminent diplomat;
but. with mutual restraint and rea-
sonahle concessions, see no reason to
dCspai" of an amicable settlement
Pack
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
Church Notice.

st. Augustine's Mission, room situat-
ed on Court street. Services as follows
Every LIST and Sd Sunday, services at
II a. m. Every I'd and 4th Sunday,
services at 1880 p. m. Sunday school
every Sunday at 3 p. m. The Young
Peoples Society of Spiritual Growth
will meet every Sunday. at $50 p. m
If WILLIAM TUSON, Rector.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
A Laugh Saved q Life.

The Rev. George Harvest, rector of
Thames Ditton, England, was very alb
sentminded, so that on one occasion he
went into friends house, and, seeing
no servant, he rambled over it, finally
entering the room of an old lady i'll of
a quincy. He stumbled over a clothes
horse, and his awkwardness made the
patient burst into such fit of laughter
that the quincy broke, and she lived
many years to thank him.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27

Do readers know that the royal Ben
gal tiger is infested with one of the
strangest creatures that ever lived? 1t
is said to be fact easily demonstrated
or proved by one who has access to a
geological collection that the web of
the foot of tigers of the above named
species is inhabited by a blood sucking
insect about the size of a common flea
which is a perfect counterpart of a
tiger in every particular, shape, claws,
tail and stripes included.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27

eff thought that any girl would ac-
cept me-" casually remarked the bash
full Mr.. Dolyers, "Td propose tomor-
row."
''Why not this EVENING"" asked Miss
Fosdick coyly.
The affair will take place in about a
month.-Detroit Free Press,
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27

Il understand that young man who
calls on you," said old Mr.. Straitlace,
wants to become an actor
"Yes," replied his fair daughter, che
does think of appearing before the foot
lights"
'Humph! The next time he calls
you'd better warn him to think of dis
appearing before the foot lights
Catholic Standard and Times.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
GLOBE HOTEL.
WEDNESDAY.

Adam Denzler, Woodland; Peter
Gusmani, A. r. Fouse, H. Johnston,
L. E. Blumburg, San Francisco; l.. F.
Pitt and wife, Santa Cruz; Cornelius
Hamm, lone.
THURSDAY.
Adaw H. Murphy. A. H. Mum, w.
Lyon, San Francisco; N. H. Finmand.
Plymouth; A. W. Demarsh, Stock ton;
B. L. Healy, Chicago; Vim. Roche,
San Jose; Mr.. Smith, Suffer Creek;
A. A. Whittle, lone.
FRIDAY.
Fayette Mace, Lee Cain, lone; j.
Moosen, Geo. F. Barnard, J. A. Ep-
stein, Thos. II. Seymour, San Fran
cisco; A. r. Zumwalt, Oneida Mine.
SATURDAY.
J. L. Stevens, Altaville; VIM. A.
Dickinson, Gil Boon, Sacramento; F.
Blondin, Livermore; A. E. Cortez,
VIM. Seffey, San Francisco: Geo.
Wilson, Stockton; Joe Dixon, Antioch.
SUNDAY.
T. w. Kennedy, John Dingley, John
Warren, Stockton; G. Davis, Mokel-
umne Hill; A. H. Scott, B. G. Mum,
San Francisco; G. R. Everett, Sacra-
mentO.
MONDAY.
S. Korpen, San Francisco; T. w.
Kennedy, Stockton; G.. ]. Mulloy, Sac
ramentO; Ira N. Sutherland, Redwood
City; Harry Lewrello, Suffer Creek.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27

The weight of all the air on the globe
would be eleven and two-thirds trillion
pounds if no deduction had to be made
for space filled by mountains and land
above sea level.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27

OF all the myriads who play the pi-
ano how many know that TON Bow
ling" Dibdin was the first man who
played the instrument in public? That
was in 1857. and the feat was perform
ed at the first night of ''The Beggar's
Opera. "-Invention.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
A. H. KUHLMAN
Contractor and Builder

Will do work in any part of
Amador County. If you want
to build, send a note to Jackson
Postoffice and l will call on you.
Estimates furnished without cost
on any kind of building. VIII
make plans and specifications for
you. mar2tt
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
Pin Money.

Spoiled Wife-Why are you dividing
your months salary in two heaps,
Henry?
lndulgent Husband-I thought ought
to put this five in the bank this month,
love. The other 500 is your pin money.
Ohio State Journal.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27

Ants can stand extremes of heat and
frost will not kill them, and one sort
has been observed to build its nest in
chiuks in a blacksmjth's forge.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27

''The Way to Win a Woman"
The first thing, woman wants to be
well treated; once in awhile she wants
to be petted; the third thing, she wants
to be admired; the fourth, she never
wants to be contradicted.-Dr. Pepper.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. These pills change weak
ness into strength, listlessness into en-
ergy, brain-fag into mental power.
They're wonderful in building up the
health. Only Zoe per box. Sold by
D. B. Spagnoli.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27

A wide awake" was originally hat
with no nap on its material.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27

Don't fail to read the advertisement
on another page, about the $4,000
prizes the Ledger readers will get if
they want to try for them.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
E. MARIE & BRO.
Wholesale Dealers and Jobbers
in Imported and Domestic
Neutrality-suspicious.
JACKSON CAL

DISTRIBUTING AGENTS FOR J: F. MAR.
tell Cognac. Moet & Chaudon. White Seal
and Private Cuvee Champagne; Morgan Bros
Puerto de Santa Maria Sherries; Royal Wine
Company, Oporto, Port Wines; Dubois Freres,
Bordeaux, Clarets and Sauternes; CANADIAN
CLUB WHISKY, Hiram Walker & Sons, Linn
tied, VAUDEVILLE, Ontario, Canada; John de
Kuyper g. Zoon, Rotterdam, Gin; Gilka Kuem-
MEL from j A. Gillza, Berlin; Barthloomay
Brewery Company, Rochester, N. Y, Knicker-
hooker Beer: Dogshead Brand of Guinness
Stout and Bass Ale bottled by Read Bros,
London); Cantrell g. Cochrane, Belfast, Ginger
Ale; Naglee Brandy; Reimported American
Whistles.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27

Geo. w. Lane, Pewamo, Mich,
writes: "Your Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
is the best remedy for indigestion and
stomach trouble that l ever used. For
years suffered from dyspepsia, at
times compelling me to stay in bed,
and causing me untold agony. 1 am
completely cured by Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. In recommending it to friends
who suffer from indigestion [ always
offer to pay for it if it fails. Thus far
1 have never paid" Kerr's Phar-
macy, Jackson.
Pioneer Flour is the Lilly of the
Valley" the "Pearl of Perfection. y
Amador ledger., 1901-09-27
A TRUE FISH STORY.
The Peculiar Adventure of a We'd
ding Ring.

"AbOut the queerest fish story l
know Of" said a highly truthful look
ing man-indeed, he was clergyman
happened to me at little lake in Wis
consin, where | used to summer with
my family. One day my wife was out
in our boat with a party of friends.
She was letting her hand trail in the
water, without thinking about its
shrinking effect, and when she finally
took her hand in her wedding ring was
gone. The lake was deep at that point,
and although we made considerable
effort to recover the ring it was not
found
Naturally it worried her good deal,
and the next year she would not go
back to the same place, nor did we
go the following year, but the third
year we went there again, and one day
I was in the woods about mile from
the lake with my boy, trying to get
shot at some deniZen of the forest or
other. AS we went peering around
among the trees to get a squirrel we
had seen I noticed something shining
on twig Of tree about % feet from
the ground. l sent my boy up after it,
and when he came back I was more
than astonished to find that the shining
thing was my wife's wedding ring.
How it ever got there was a mys-
terry at first, but was not a believer in
fairies and that sort of thing, SO be-
gan to investigate for material causes.
The top of the tree had deadened, and
with a suspicion in my mind l sent my
boy up to see what signs might be
above the green boughs. He called
down to me presently that there were
remains of a fishhawk's nest in the
forks of the tree, and, putting this
and that together, came to the conclu-
sion that the hawk had caught the fish
that had gobbled up my wife's ring in
the lake and had taken it to the nest
for the young hawks. They didn't
care for jewelry and had left that
part of the fish in the nest, from which,
as the nest was blown to pieces by the
wind and beaten by the storms, the
ring had dropped out and by chance
had caught on the twig where | found
it. In any event, if that was not the
way it got there, how did it? For II
surely was here, and my wife is wear
ing it ay."-EXchange
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-02
WILL co SLOWLY.
Fish Commission In No Hurry to Ap-
point New Fish Warden.

SALEM. March l.-(speclal to the
Ast0rian. Fish Commissioner Reed
went out Of office yesterday when the
new fishery bill became a law. II Ia
Impossible 10 say who will be his sue
cessOr though II seems 70 be generally
believed he will not succeed himself.
The governor. secretary Of state and
state treasurer have appointing power
and are in1isposed to discuss their in
tentlons. The board will proceed eau
iiOusly, endeayoring to secure the best
man for the place. Among those men,
toned are II. G. Van Dusen. Of Az
tOrla; Louis Bean. Of Siuslaw; Repre-
sentative Talbert, OF Oregon City, and
ex-COmmissioner Reed.
The board will probably meet Monday
but may not elect then. In view Of
the fact that sherifs and constables
may enforce the fishery laws, II Is not
thought there is urgent need OF lmne-
date action.