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Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-11-01
An Ant For Pet.

One of the queerest little pets ever
seen is the tame ant belonging to a well
known scientist. This man keeps tribes
of ants in nests which he has made
himself and feeds them with honey or
sugar through tube that connects
with the nests. One day he saw that
one of the ants kept coming into the
tube to eat up the honey in the glass
bulb at the end. When he took out the
cork that closed the bulb, the insect
came to look for the food, and he offer
ed it some honey on the point of a
needle, says the New York Tribune.
The ant shrank back at first, then
drew nearer, feeling about with its an
tenn@, until it reached the needle.
Soon it learned to take the honey off
its keepers finger, although ants are
among the most timid Of living things,
and new odor or the least movement
outside their nests usually drives these
little insects away.
This ant is now so tame that it quits
the bulb as soon as the cork is removed
and goes to find the honey ON the sci
entist's finger. When its meal is over,
it does not try to hurry away, but
waits till its master lifts it on bristle
and carries it back to it's nest.
Laughter Saved the Ship.
Humor has been credited with the
saving of many things, but perhaps
never before has a ship been saved by
it's judiciouS application. In q great
storm many years ago a ships crew
were all at prayers, when a boy burst
into fit Of violent laughter. Being re-
proved for his ill timed mirth and asked
the reason for it, he said, "Why, 1 was
laughing to think what a kissing the
boatswain's red nose will make when it
comes in contact with the water" This
ludicrous remark set the crew laugh
ing, inspired them with new spirits,
and by a great exertion they brought
the vessel safely into port.-Liverpool
Post
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-11-01
HOW THE LEGS GROW.
The Shocks of Exercise Lengthen
Them and Keep Them Even.

As fact, says the author, our lower
limbs are not usually both of exactly
the same length, though they are so for
all practical purposes. The left is usu-
ally the longer. though the gSit is not
notably influenced by this fact. At
birth the lower limbs are shorter than
the upper, and their movements are
rather of the prehensile type. 1--WE are
not born leggy like the foal or kanga-
roo, but we gradually achieve leggi-
ness" The bones increase in length, not
so much by interstitial deposit as by
addition to their ends-that is, by pro-
gressive Justification of the layer of car
tilage which intervenes between the
end of the shaft and the epiphysis. Os-
Eiication goes on till the component
parts of the bone are all united by bony
matter, and thus the stature of the in
dividual is determined.
If from inflammation or injury an
epiphysis be damaged, one limb may be
shorter than the other, or infiammatory
stimulation may even induce an in
creased length in the bone affected. The
nhtlcluuS VI lOl lOlStS, HOl DtlAS
jected to sudden jars, have no epiphy-
ses at the ends of the long bones,
whereas in the leaping frog the extrem-
tiles of the humeruS and femur long re-
main as separate epiphyses. The con-
tinuous conclusions to which the ends
of the bones of the lower limbs are ex-
posed when a vigorous child is excited
by its own natural spirit to run about
are doubtless of great value in assist
ing the growth in length of the lower
limbs, which soon lose their infantile
character and become adapted for run
ming and walking. By exposing the
lower limbs to the same influences and
resistances during their entire growth
we manage to maintain them of the
same length, and gentle jars upon the
epiphyses at the joints may be consid-
cred favorable to growth.-New York
Medical RpcOrd
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-11-01
THE HOME GOLD CURE.
An Ingenious Treatment by which Drunk.
ards are Being Cured Daily in
Spite of Themselves.
No Noxious Doses. No Weakening of the
Nerves. Pleasant and Positive Cure
for the Liquor Habit


Nerves. A Pleasant and Positive Cure
for the Liquor Habit.
1t is now generally known and under
stood that drunkenness is disease and
not a weakness. A body filled with
poison, and nerves completely shatter-
ed by periodical or constant use of in
toxicating liquors, requires an antidote
capable of neutraliziug and Graduating
this poison, and destroying the craving
for intoXicants. Sufferers may now
cure themselves at home without pub
licity or loss of time from business by
this wonderful "HOME GOLD CURE, I"
which has been perfected after many
years of close study and treatment of
inebriates. The faithful use according
to directions of this wonderful dis
covery, is positively guaranteed to cure
the most obstinate case, no matter
how hard a drinker. Our records show
the marvellous transformation of thou
sands of drunkards into sober, industri-
GUS and upright men.
WIVES CURE YOUR HUSBANDS! i!
CHILDREN CURE YOUR FATHERS! {!
This remedy is in no sense nostrum
but is specific for this disease only,
and is so skillfully devised and pre-
pared that it is thoroughly soluble and
pleasant to the taste, so that it can be
given in cup of tea or coffee without
the knowledge of the person taking it.
Thousands of drunkards have cured
themselves with this priceless remedy,
and as many more have been cured and
made temperate men by having the
CURE administered by loving friends
and relatives without their knowledge,
in coffee or tea, and believe to-day that
they discontinued drinking of their own
free will. Do NOT WAIT. Do not be
deluded by apparent and misleading
Improvement. Drive out the disease
at once and for all time. The "HOME
GOLD CURE" is sold at the extremely
low price of One Dollar, thus placing
within reach of every body treatment
more etfectual than others costing S25
or $50. Full directions accompany
each package. Special advice by skill
ed physicians when requested, without
extra charge. Sent prepaid to any
part of the world on receipt of One
Dollar. Address Dept. f 474, EDWIN
B. GILES 81 COMPANY, $3.50 and 1882
Market street, Philadelphia. y
All correspondence strictly conf
Dental.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-11-01

There is nothing like Asthmalene. 1t
brings Instant relief, even in the worst
cases. 1t cures when all else fails.
The Rev. G. F. Wells, of Villa Ridge,
ILL.,, says: Your trial bottle of Asth-
malene received in good condition. |
cannot tell you how thankful feel for
the good derived from it. was slave,
chained with putrid sore throat and
Asthma for ten years. l despaired of
ever being cured. | saw your adver-
tisement for the cure of this dreadful
and tormenting disease, Asthma, and
thought you had ovorspoken yoursel yes
but resolved to give it a trial. To my
establishment, the trial acted like a
charm. Send ME full-sized bottle.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-11-01
From Calaveras Exchanges.

1t is currently reported that the
ownership of the Royal mine at Hodson
will change hands on the 1st OF Novem-
Der. The mine has been under bond
for some time, and it is now said that
the money has been paid, and the title
to the property has passed. The price
is said to be 81, 100000.
Coal oil lamps and tallow candles will
be the order after the first of Noyem-
Der for several weeks at Angels, Sheep
ranch, Murphys and other places that
get power and light from the Union
ditch. Electrical machinery will also
be closed down at Sheepranch and
Angels. The cause is the proposed
putting in of large section of new
hume on the ditch line.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-11-01
Reliable and Gentle.

ga pills pill" says the saw. But
there are pills and pills. You want a
pill which is certain, thorough and
gentle. Mustn't grippe. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers fill the bill. Purely veg
etable. Do not force but assist the
bowels to act. Strengthen and invig-
crate. Small and easy to take. Kerr's
Pharmacy, Jackson.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-11-01

h0'''i ''' P'i"oS' amounting To-. S12 SOO.OO
In addition to the above Prizes, the follow
ing Special Prizes will be Paid.
To the person making the nearest correct es-
Innate before July 10Th. 81 600 90
To the person making the nearest correct es-,
Innate between July 10th and August
- lOth .....................S $4,000
70 the person making the nearest correct es.
innate between August 10th and September
luth ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $4,000
Total 1000 prizes, amounting to .......s l5,OOOOO
In case of a tie, or that two or more estima-
tors are equally correct, prizes will be divided
equally between them.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-11-01

Every $3.50 paid in subscription to
Ledger entities subscriber to certifi-
cate in the prize contest aggregating
$4,000. X
A complete assortment of groceries
and canned goods for campers and
picnickers at A. B. Caminetti's Central
Market. 5-3-tf.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-11-01
Rev. DR. Morris Wechsler.
Rabbi of the Cong. Bnai Israel.

hdUDI OF Ine Gong. Bnal Israel.
NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 1901.
DRS. TAFT BROS. MEDICINE Co.
Gentlemen: Your Asthmalene is an
excellent remedy for Asthma and Hay
Fever, and its composition alloviates
all troubles which combine with Asth-
ma. Its success is astonishing and
wonderful After having it carefully
analysed, we can state that Asthmal-
enc contains no opium, morphine, chic
REV. DIR. NORRIS WECHSLER.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-11-01
Church Notice.

st. Augustine's Mission, room situat-
ed on Court street. Services as follows
Every 1st and Sd Sunday, services at
II a. m. Every I'd and 4th Sunday,
services at 1880 p. IN. Sunday school
every Sunday at p. IN. The Young
Peoples Society of Spiritual Growth
will meet every Sunday, at $50 p. m.
If WILLIAM TUSON, Rector.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-11-01
Avon Springs. N. Y. Feb. l. 1901

Dr. Taft Bros Medicine Co Springs, N.
Gentlemen: this testimonial
wonderful effect your for the of Asthma My wife
afflicted with
skill well Others CHANGED your
My wife commenced taking about the first of November
and she entirely free from all symptoms feel that consistently
medicine
Yours respectfully, O. d. PHELPS, Nj. D.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-11-01
CURE FREE!
Asthn1alene Brings Instant Relief and Permanent
Cure in All Cases.

SENT ABSOLUTELX FREE ON RECEIPT OF POS
AND ADDRESS PLAINLY
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-11-01
e. MARIE & BRO.
Wholesale Dealers and Jobbers
in Imported and Domestic
Neutrality-suspicious.
JACKSON, CAL.

IL tell Cognac. Meet g. 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 g. Sons, Linn
tied. Walkerville, Ontario, Canada; John de
Kuyper & Zoon, Rotterdam, Gin; Gilka Kuem-
mel, from J A. Gilka, Berlin; Barthloomay
Brewery Company, Rochester, N. Y, Knicker-
booker 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. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-11-01
VALUABLE INFORMATION
10 aid subscribers forming their estimate
in
N III hMhRUtU

The certificates of the Secretaries of the
States named showing the Combined Omcia
Vote will determine who are entitled to tn,
Prizes and the awards will be made within 81
days after the Oncial Vote is known.
The Amador Ledger will publish the names
and addresses of the successful estimators
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-11-01

Statement of Mr.. w. A. Pungs, President of
the Central Savings Bank, Detroit, Mich.
Hereby Certify, that the Press Publishing
Association has deposited $4,000 in the Cen
trail Savings Bank, Detroit, Mich, for the eX-
press purpose of paying the Prizes in their
Contest on the Combined Oficial Vote of the
States of Ohio, Massachusetts and Iowa, and
that this fund can be used for no other purpose
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-11-01

SAFE DEPOSIT.-Safe deposit boxes can be
rented from the Bank of Amador County at the
small expense of So cents a month thereby Sc
curing you against any possible loss from fire
| or otherwise. Don't overlook this opportunity
of protecting your valuables
SAVE MONEY-Patronize a home institu
ton Send money away through the Bank of
Amador County; you will save 10 per cent and
to all parts of the United States and also ali
parts of the world. We have the latest quota
tions on foreign exchange
SAVE MONEY-It doesn't cost ANYTHING to
deposit money in the Bank of Amador County
They receive deposits from SIS up. Commence
the new year by opening up bank account. A
man or woman with bank account has
financial standing. Don't bury your money;
when you die it can't be found and you are liza
BILE to be robbed while alive
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-11-01

DR. TAFT BROS MEDICINE Co
Gentlemen was troubled with Asthma for % have tried
they all failed
started with trial bottle found relief at
BOTTLE and grateful
for unable
Home address, 235 RVngton street. S. RAPHAEL,
7FaSt10 C,tv
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-11-01
BANK OF AMADOR COUNTY
Incorporated November, 1895
Capital Stock $4,000

Alfonso Ginocchio S. G. Spagnoli ,IJohn Strohm
Frederick Eudey and Alex Eudey of jackson
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
SITUATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
British Officials Not as Confident as
III General Public of an Early

London, March 2.-The war in South
Africa has again reached a stage which
the British newspaper critics are pleas
ed to call the eve of the termination.
The rumors of the surrender of Gener-
al Botha and the collapse of all Boer
resistance flourish, to the great bene-
fit of South African stocks. Those
most responsible for carrying on the
war do not share this optimism. The
new concentration of troops at the
front is only one of the many steps
for which General Kitchener has so
long been preparing. That it will lead
to the complete disintegration of the
more important Boer units and posi-
bly, to the personal surrender of Cen
erals Botha and deWet the British war
office earnestly hopes; but it does not
go SO far as to expect it.
General is almost as ret
icent towards his chiefs in Pail Mall
as to the general public. The meeting
of General Kitchener and Sir Alfred
Miner, at Pretoria, probably occurring
Sunday, is generally taken as likely
to result in the establishment Of a
more permanent form of civil govern
ment in which the seventies of mar
tial law will be somewhat tempered in
al SSSlIOLo VI LAG ooI
neither in London nor in South Africa
are the British officials shutting their
eyes to the fact that they have a long
TASK ahead of them, which can only
be l%ightened and by no means solved
through the victories over the Boer
units.
The glory which the British press
sometime ago showered on General
deWet has departed from him. In
dispatches and editorials he is now
belittled as a disappointed raider, de-
serted by his own men and venting
his fruitless anger by ~sjambocking his
reluctant handful of followers. Calm
er observers are inclined to fear the
elusive Boer leader is merely under
a temporary cloud, from which he may
be expected at any moment to emerge
accompanied by a force which, though
not formidable in numbers, will be par
ticularly formidable in execution.
The false announcement of General
Botha's surrender, Thursday. will be
a matter for discussion in the house
of commons, especially the fact, which
accompanied the asseveration, that it
was official.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
THE CUBAN DELEGATION
Pleased With the Results of Their
Mission to WASHINGTON

Washington. March 1.-THE Cuban
delegation on economic affairs has is
sued a statement summing it's work as
follows:
Our requests practically have been
granted for the appointment of a Gu
ban-American commission to revise the
Cuban tariffs and the ebolishment Of
the export duties which 1t is understood
the American administration considers
a heavy burden on the agriculturlsts
of Cuba, and unjust.
THE tobacco planters. whose inter
ests have so severely suffered during
the war, are now paying taxes which
are contrary to the economic principles
of he United States. and in conse-
quence thereof this burden has greatly
discouraged the Cubans.
with respect to an. arrangement
concerning a modus vivendi with Cuba,
the American administration is in ac-
cord with the wishes Of the Cuban
sugar and tobacco planters. but as the
matter must be first thoroughly con-
sidered by congress. nothing can be
done at present on acount of lack Of
time"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
THE CUBAN CONVENTION
Discusses the Question of Continuing
Its Work

Havana. March 1.-The delegates %
the constitutional convention met again
today to discuss the ACCESSIBILITY of
continuing their sessions and complet-
ing the work in hand. Nothing definite
was decided upon. although several
delegates were won over to the conser-
natives, who advocate finishing the
work of drawing up an electoral law.
The conservative element favors receiv-
ing and discussing the senate amend
ment and if necessary meeting a COM
mittee from President Mckinley with
a view of coming to an understand
ing.
Tonight a torch-light procession was
held by the members of the national,
republican and populist parties and a
demonstration was made in front of the
Marti theatre. where the delegates to
the convention had assembled to re-
ceive the paraders.
Ex-Post Director Rathbone was to-
day summoned before the Judge and no.
tilted that he would be obliged to fur
nish additional bonds in the sum of
$4,000 on Monday. on a charge of COM
plicity with Nicely. The new charge is
based on a statement of receipts from
the MatanZaS office. showing $19, 900 was
received monthly, while Nicely credited
only $4,000 on his books. The fiscal
says he has suspicious that Rathbone
is implicated, but is now unable to prove
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
VIII Not Issue Prior Lien Bonds

New York, February 2S.-The Nor
ok and Western Railway Company
has executed to the M%erchantile Trust
Company, trustee of it's first CONSOLE
dated mortgage, a supplemental deed
under which the railway company for
ever valves it's right to issue So, 500, 900
of prior lien mortgage bonds which
were reserved in the original mort
gage.
The management has also in con-
temptation the extension of the lien of
it's first consolidated mortgage yer
the Cincinnati, Portsmouth and Vir-
GINA railroad, belt line, and branches.
aggregating about $50 miles recently
acquired by the purchase of the entire
capital stock of the Cincinnati, Ports
mouth n Virginia Railroad Compa-
ny. Notice for the redemption of the
5 per cent, first mortgage bonds of
the latter company has been given.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05

Formed for tho Present IN General
Grants District

Balanga, Province OF Bataan. P,.I L.
March "A provincial government has
been established in the last province OF
Brigadier General Grants district.
Genera Grarst said TO the Associated
Press representative that he could not
now recommend the organization OF
civil governments IN either Bulacan o.
Bataan provinces. The province of
Pampanga. however. as recommended
by Genera Macarthur. he considered
ripe for civil rule. In General Grants
opinion no civil government ought to be
organized until the insurgents are
either captured or conquered. however.
peaceful they might ppear- Condf-
tions Were developing with such unex-
pectad rapidtty that IL was well TO or
ganize civil governments in soms prov
inces as an experiment. and General
Grant believed that some Of these
would ha successful. especially since.
unlike the system of municipal govern
ment, the provincial system places lit
tie real authority or self-government In
h people themselves. the ac;ual on
troll remaining with the American
Philippine commission.
Captain John . Goldman. Of the Thir-
~ty-second United States volunteer in
fantry, has been appointed civil "
n OF Bataan province dusing the
transition Of period. All but one OF
the native delegations favored the ap-
pointment. Lieutenant Love of the
Thirty-second infantry. has been ap-
pointed treasurer of the province, and
Sergeant Major Vance. of the Forty
first United States volunteer infantry,
supervisor and secretary to Lieutenant
Love-. The capital Of the province has
been nXed at Balanga-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
SECRE HAYS REPLY
To Senate's Inquiry a. to Conger's
Demand for Execution of Chinese

Washington, March I'm response to
a resolution of the senate inquiring as
to whether the United States minister
to China had Joined representatives OF
other governments in a demand for the
execution of Prince Tuan and n
Chinese officials and by whose authori-
ty, the president tonight sent the fol
lowing reply signed by Secretary a
cit is charged by the foreign minis
tiers at Pekin and admitted by the
goernment Of China that certain high
officials of that country have been gull
ty of heinous crimes and outrages
against American missionaries and
other foreigners. This department has
NOT directed our minister in Pekin to
demand capital punishment for all
these persons, but has instructed him
to Join with his colleagues in demand
ing the severest punishment which it is
in the power of the Chinese govern
ment to inf1ict."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05

Norfolk, Va, February 28.-An i'm
portant meeting OF railway and steam
ship me was held here today to con-
slider the matter of a~bolishing the free
storage of merchandise in the railway
and steamship warehouses Of this port.
They unanimously decided to abolish
unlimited free storage OF fright OF all
character after March 81. 1901, and
all freight on hand 1t the close of bus
ihess ON that date will be subjected to
the storage regulations adopted. This
action applies to the entire state Of
Virginia aad puts in force rule and
practices similar to those In force in
North and South Carolina. Alabama,
Georgia and Florida. Heretofore mer-
chandise has been stored for indefinite
periods free of charge in the local
warehouses of the railways and steam
ship inc of this port.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
Papers In Gunner Morgan's Case

Washington. March 2.-Secretary
Long sent to the senate today the cor
respondence in the case of the appli-
cation of Gunner Morgan to be an en-
sign in the navy. 1t contains. the
Sampson endorsement heretofore pub
lished and the secretary's endorsement
as follows:
THE bureau of navigation will grant
Gunner Morgan ar opportunity of COM
peting for a commission as ensign in
case the necessary provision in the ma
val appropriation biz now pending
shall become a law and in case he meets
the requirements thereof"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
WOMAN IN MALE ATTIRE
Has Impersonated a Man for Forty
Years Had Married a Woman.

London. March "A remarkable
story OF male representation was re-
vealed in a police court here today
in connection with an arrest for alleged
MONEY frauds. The prisoner, named
Catharine Coombe, aged Go years, de-
scribed as a house decorator, appear
ed in the dock in male attire. For for
>ty a Catharine im~personated q
man and worked On board peninsula
and oriental steamers in various ca
pacities, and also for London firms.
She saws she was married at 10 years,
taught school and then thought there
were better chanceS of advancement
as a man. Eventually she married q
Iady's maid, with whom she lived fof
fourteen years.