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Amador ledger., 1901-09-06
Ten Cents Per Copy.
THE HONEYBEE.
fts Curious Jaws and Its Wonderful
Little Tongue.

Little Tongue.
With the closest scrutiny it becomes
evident that the bee does not. like
other creatures, house its tongue In it's
mouth, but neatly folds it back beneath
its head. Bumblebees, when disturb
ed, have a way of threatening with
their jaws, while the honeybee has
the more direct method of settling in
truders with her sting.
The Jaws CT the bee are very credit
able organs and can give quite q for
midable nip. Catch bee in a net and
see how viciously 1t will bite at the
meshes, working its jaws sideways in
stead Of up and down.
We call this wonderful implement Of
the bee a tongue, but in reality 1t Is
more than this, for the whole arrange
ment consists Of two slender filaments
called maxill@, the under lip and the
actual tongue. If drop of honey lies
near the surface of flower, the slen-
der, active tongue, darting out from
the case formed by the maxille, Hicks
1t up with the same ease that a dog
AANnS q PihtCs Tue tuD6 VI luc
flower be elongated the bee has at
command another length Of tongue,
which is shot out from within and
shuts up like telescope when no
longer wanted.
To appreciate fully this delicate
organ you should watch the bee sepa-
rate 1t into its component parts and
clean it out. The frightening process
Of the proboscis, as the tongue and its
allied parts are sometimes called, Ia
accomplished by series of springs and
hinges. In addition to this telescoping
power, the tongue is a hairy member,
the hairs arranged in rings, the longest
ones toward the center. They assist In
lifting in the nectar and in pumping It
into the mouth. Thence It goes to the
honey sack.-Chautauquan.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-06
A WORTHY SUCCESSOR.
Something New Under The Sun. u

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 a treat
ment which, when faithfully used, not
only relieves at once, but permanently
cures Catarrb, 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 as ''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, wien neglected, often leads
to OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES will save
you if you use it at once. 1t is an ordi-
nary remedy, but 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't delay
but send at once, and write full partieu-
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 "Snuffles"
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., 1901-09-06
Old Militia Election. and New.

From the American Revolution to the
year 1923 the officers of the militia Of
the state of New York had been ap-
pointed by the council of appointment
upon the recommendation of command
ing officers Of divisions. brigades and
regiments, and the promotions were
generally made according to rank and
seniority. Under the new constitution
and the militia law of 1923, and In ac-
cordarce with the democratic spirit Of
the period. the election of military Off
ccrs became the established usage and
has continued until the present day.
The election Of officers in 1923 and fol-
lowing year was attended with consid-
cradle ceremony-officers attending
them in full uniform, and nonconmis-
stoned officers and privates in undress
uniform.-Clark's History.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-06
Stood Death Off.

E. B. Munday, lawyer of Honrietta,
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 coon much better, but continued
their use until he was wholly cured.
l 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., 1901-09-06
Church Notice.

st. Augustine's Mission, room situat.
ed on Court street. Services as follows
Every LIST and Sd Sunday, services al
II a. m. Every I'd and 4th Sunday,
services at 1880 p. m. 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., 1901-09-06
Do Carpets Shorten Life,

Just think what horrible receptacle
OF unclean things the carpet is in the
rich English or French housed Where
there are carpets, people should on en-
tering be given slippers, as in the Meth
erlands, or the footbath, as at Turk
ish mosque. Making servants sweep
carpets is another proof that evil is
wrought for want Of thought Flou.
rens attributed the prevalence Of lung
and throat diseases in England to car
peted rooms.-London Truth.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-06
PITH AND POINT.

Very few people want to know the
truth unless it fits their prejudice.
Every one who doesn't like you Is
looking for chance to laugh at you.
A great deal of nerve Is sometimes
necessary to keep from being cranky.
You know a whole lot II you know
enough to know you don't know any
thing.
When boy is not invited to a party,
he hangs around the outside to see how
things are going.
When q dressmaker makes a quilt
out Of silk scraps, the women begin to
look at her with suspicion.
Every one is some kind of sinner.
The employee too honest to take post
age stamp will steal his employers
time.
Be sensible with your children. When
you want them to do thing, tell them
why. Don't tell them they must do It
or take a beating. or that they must do
it because you say so.-Atchison Globe.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-06
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 25c per box. Sold by
D. B. Spagnoli.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-06
Where They Agreed.

At the silver wedding of the Prince
and Princess Of Wales an English town
wished to present an address, but there
was great discussion as to its word
ing. For some time they could not
agree at all Conscious as we are of
our own unworthiness" was univer-
sally condemned, but when some one
proposed Conscious as we are of each
others unworthiness" it was agreed to
to a man.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-06
Unselfsh.

80 you proposed to Miss ChilIersT'
yes" answered Willie Washington.
You must have known she would
reject you"
''Of course. But it is an old saying
that women can't keep a secret. and I
was afraid she would get to comparing
notes. l had proposed to all the other
girls, and didn't want her to feel
sighted. Washington Star.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-06
The wisdom of Experience.

When was 20, thought I was 40;
when was 80 I thought I was so;
when was 40 1 thought was 25,
and when l. was so wondered if they
were going to bring in the high chair
at the table and give me the bottle
W. W. Goodwin, Retiring Harvard
Professor, at Dinner in His Honor.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-06
An Outrage.

Mrs. Jones-Are you aware, Mrs.
Skinbone. that your dog has just bitten
my little Willie? .
Mrs. Skinbone-What. your Willie,
who has only just got over scarlet fe-,
yer? Oh, Mrs. Jones. if anything
should happen to Fido I'd never forgive,
Won.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-06

Art Dealer-Yes. that was painted by
one OF the old masters. But, beg your
pardon, sir, you must not touch it with
your umbrella.
Old Mr.. Hardplayer-What's the mat
ter? Isn't 1t dry yet?
Amador ledger., 1901-09-06

The emblem of the New York City
History club is the industrious little
beaver, typical of the sturdy ancestors,
surrounded by q circle. This beaver
was part Of the ancient seal Of New
Amsterdam.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-06

Statesmen Wanted-Iu each county
in California to sell hardy, northern
and California grown Nursery Stock.
Oregon Nursery Co., Salem, Oregon. +
Amador ledger., 1901-09-06
A. H. kUHLMAN
Contractor and Builder

Will do work in any part of
Amador County. If you want
to build, send 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. msr2tt
Amador ledger., 1901-09-06

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., 1901-09-06

Subscribers are coming in. Every
paid-up subscriber to the Ledger gets
certificate in the Press Publishing
Amador ledger., 1901-09-06
Cincinnati Star

Pioneer Flour is the Lilly of the
Valley" the ''Pearl of Perfection" \
Amador ledger., 1901-09-06
BANK Of AMADOR COUNTY

SAFE DEPOSIT.-Safe deposit boxes can be
rented from the Bank OF Amador County at the
small expense of IS 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 home tnstitu
tion. Send money away through the Bank Of
Amsdor County; you will save 10 per cent and
upward over postoffice or express Money sent
to all parts of the United States and also all
parts of the world. We have the latest quota
lions on foreign exchange.
SAVE MONEY-It doesn't cost anything tc
deposit money in the Bank of Amador County
They receive deposits from IS up. Commence
the new year by opening up bank account. A
man or woman with a bank account has a
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., 1901-09-06
LEDGER'S CLUBBING RATES.

Ledger and Daily Call, one year .........S7 so
Ledger and Weekly Call, one year ....... so
Ledger and Daily Bulletin, one year .. 6 so
Ledger and Semi Weekly Bulletin, yer 4 20
Ledger and Weekly Bulletin, one year.. 8 80
Ledger and Daily Chronicle, one year.. 7 70
Ledger and Weekly Chronicle, one year 8 go
Ledger and Weekly Examiner, one year 8 go
Ledger and Daily Examiner, one year -. 8 80
Ledger and N. Y. Weekly Tribune, yer 90
Ledger and N. Y. Tri-Weekly Tribune, 1y 8 30
Ledger and Cosmopolitan Magazine, yr 8 IS
Ledger and s. F. Weekly Post, one year. 90
Ledger and McCalrs Magazine, one year 2 rs
Ledger and St. Louis Globe Democrat, 1y 90
Ledger and Twice Week." one year =. 90
TThe above rates are strictly in advance,
Amador ledger., 1901-09-06

big milestone monument over a
modest miller's grave is a unique sight
near Graytown, o. The milestone is To-
Gated in the center of an old burying
ground and can be seen a mile away,
coming down the hill.
1t marks the last resting place of a
happy miller Of the old school, who
knew not the cares or worries of ris-
ing or falling grain market, but who
ground his corn and wheat for his
peighbors and lived contentedly on his
small profits.
Chiseled on the back of the monu-
ment is this poem:
A MILLER'S MONUMENT.
IA milestone taken from his MILL
Beneath this stone miller lies,
Who left the world before the rise
OF modern ways of making -four
And hence passed many happy hour,
He was not forced to speculate
Nor on Chicago's movement wait.
He did not care for foreign trade,
But sold his neighbors all he made.
Cables and kilograms rare;
The markets did not make him swear.
Small was his mill, his profits round
Clear was his head, his slumbers sound.
He envied none, ne envied not
And died contented with his lot.
Cincinnati Star.
Amador ledger., 1901-09-06

The foundations are completed and
part of the wood work is up at the new
20-stamp mill at the Keystone mine.
Work has been delayed somewhat by
the machine strike. The old 4O-stamp
mill is now running with electrical
power from the Standard Electric Co.
Supt. w. A. Prichard says that the
mill runs great deal steadier, and the
concentrators work better with electri-
cal power than with water.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-12

bottles. Fragments of rich food, with which the house had been stocked, lay about, and there were indications which showed that the thieves had cooked their meals on the gas range.
 In the bathroom were towels, still moist, which gave off strong odors of bay rum and Florida water. Every other toilet preparation in the place had been also lavishly used by the robbers, who, after their bath and ban quet, had dressed themselves from top to toe in the best in the house, leav- ing behind their own four we'll worn outfits, even to four pairs of old shoes.
 Everything they could find to eat or, drink had been consumed when they left. The detectives took the clothes and watched, saying nothing. They observed that Frank Safreck, 20 years old, of 409 East Seventy-second street, had suddenly come out in alight brown suit of fine quality, and it was recalled that the clothes he had worn during the summer were counterparts of one of the suits in their possession. Then they arrested him, and MT. Sulzberger said the clothes Safreck wore were his. They questioned Safreck, and he incriminated Frank Pollock and John Pollock, brothers, of about his age. In their rooms the detectives found sil- yer matchbox and four pairs of opera glasses, which Mr. Sulzberger said be- longed to members of his family.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-12
FLY NETS FOR SADDLE HORSES
And Fly Riding Whips with Which to Rid q Horse of Insects Are
 Now in Vogue.

'Fly nets for horses in harness are old as the hills," said dealer in horse equipments, reports the New York Sun. "but saddle fly nets, for saddle horses, are something com paratively new. They are made to fit around the cant1e of the saddle, from which they extend back over the horses launches. The net is made of leather cords, commonly in russet, sometimes in black, attached across in parallel lines to five bars or tapes running lengthwise of the horses back, the free ends of the cords hang ing in the usual manner at the horses sides.
 ''As to appearance such a net, seen on a saddle horse, is not only entirely slightly and appropriate there, but it gives to the horses outfit touch of picturesqueness.
 Another comparatively new thing for a riders use is the fly riding whip which has, attached to handle of about the same length, a. hair switch , about IS inches in length. This is something not intended for park use, for which the saddle fly net is en- tirely suitable, but rather for use in switching the flies off a horse while riding along on the highways and the byways; perhaps on a short-tail- ed horse, or, it might be, in a region where flies were particularly bother some o
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-12
THOSE MARRYING TEACHERS.
Match Between One Couple Who Made Each Others Acquaintance
 in an odd Way.

There was romantic story of one couple in particular. They were intro duced b3. a. mutual friend on shore as they stood at the rail when the trans port was pulling out, some ten feet of San Francisco bay dividing the lady who presented the pair from the pres entees, reports the Honolulu Conner cial Advertiser. This introduction, however, though not the most formal, evidently was very effective. They be- came friends, and by the time the shades of night had settled and the mainland had faded from the horizon it was evident that they had found in each others company some consola- tion for the hardship of leaving their happy homes to journey into a far country.
 The second day left them violently in love, and on the third day the young man led the blushing maiden to the captain, with the request that the twain &s msde one as fast as he (the captain) could tie the knot. Capt. Buford, however, has had considerable experience, and has observed with some care the result of the moonlight at sea, and he advised the young peo- pie to wait until they arrived at Hon. olulu- This they unwilHngly did, but it is said that. the ceremony was per formed by loc:6 minister-a honey moon ride being talentby the newly wed people out to Waikiki, where the aloarsnt sea waves voiced sweet sen =nents while they indulged in the we'd sing dinner. ~
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-12
NOT DExTERoUs AT FORTY.
It Is Said Mems Hands Lose Their Cunning When They Reach Two
 Score Years.

Long after mans hands have ceased to do the bidding of the mind that directs them his mind retains Its full measure of vigor. Instances are numerous of men who have reached the allotted age of life con tinuing in the activities of the world as long as those activities are of the brain and not of the hand. But the mechanics highest skill is shown when he is between the ages of 30 and 40. After the latter age his hand loses its cunning, but if the brain has been taught to work he can continue to labor and may even surPass the earning power of his hand. After 40 the muscles do not respond nearly as certainly and readily to the orders and the willingness of the brain, says an industrial authority.
 A good instance of the early death of manual activity is seen in the but ton trade A skillful button-mal1er In his prime, between 30 and 40 years of age, can make s11 or SIP a week, be- ing in ivory an output each day on his lathe of 6,420 buttons. When he gets to be 45 years old he can make $6 or $7 a week if he is lucky, while 20 years later, even if he still enjoys sound health and faculties, all he can make is S a week.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-12
WATERVILLE DAILY TALK
THE POLITICAL SITUATION COv-
 ERRED WITH MYSTERY.
Different Opinions Given in Summing
 Up The Situation The Three Tick


 Different Opinions Given in Summing
 Up The Situation The Three Tick
 ets-Is The Kilduff Delegate The
 Strongest-Accident At The Pin
 Shop.
 Who says that politics has the hay fever in Waterville? There's no ele- vated road in the village but it gets there just the same. The old cam paign kettle has been making an ir- regular, undecided sort of a bubbling noise for the past fortnight. And the camp fires were lit some time ago. Everybody knows that but not every body knows about the picket lines. No reference to clothes lines if you please. Now it's not such a very long time from this day of our Lord until the month of October and you certainly know what that means if you're old enough to vote.
 Waterville is all worked up. It is unquestionably the feeling that the three tickets, Hayes, Kilduff and Fitz- patrick, are to be pushed strongly
 
 the land is covered with the shroud of mystery even to some of the watch dogs of the party. Among many there is feeling of assurance that the Xiii duff delegate, H. M. Rigney, will land in spite of all opposition. In scan ming over the local situation one can readily perceive the amount of strength in the stroke; Rigney pulls. There is no guess work about it. Rigney knows every Tom, Dick and Harry in the viii lage and they all know him. Besides that his popularity is beyond dispute.
 The Fitzpatrick faction will give things a hard rub. The strength here is not so apparent on the surface but it's total accumulation is a thing that puzzles some of those who would like to know. It is said that Dan Lynch has been making thorough canvass for Fitzpatrick, who, as a business man here has some influence and of course friends. If Mir Fitzpatrick does not know how his forces are working up here. no one does. He is in the village almost every day.
 Under the consolidation act this is no longer the old sixth ward, but the second ward with a voting district in the village. In other words it might be called portion of the second ward which it really is. The primaries voted on will be the regular second ward ticket. As to the Hayes faction very little is said. Things look weak from the surface.
 George Cooley had the misfortune of sustaining painful injury this morning while at work in the pin shop, a heavy pulley falling upon his foot, which necessitated the amputa- ton of one of his toes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-12
DISCOVERED BILL ME.
Western NIan Who Claims to Have Early Appreciated the Famous
 Humorist.

Col. Bill Root, of, Laramie, Wyo., is probably entitled to the credit of hav- ing "discovered' Bill Nye, the humor- ist. Root now has charge of the In- dian village at the pan-American ex- position, and tells the following story of how he first met the writer:
 " Bill Nye, when he was young man, wasn't much; in fact, folks in Laramie wondered whether he would eventually dry up and blow away or just die of plain starvation. Things never would come his way, and that same way led through many rocky places. Everything to which he turned his hand seemed to wither under it, and he began to think that he, was 'hoodoo.'
 Bill was pretty discouraged sort of chap when I said to him and his wife one day: Come out to the ranch and stay with me for awhile,' and they came. Long before this time Frances, Bills wife, had made up her mind that Bill was cast in the mold of lawyer, and nothing would do but Bill must study law. So Bill came along with his old books and would wander around the ranch trying to imbibe ozone and pages of Blackstone. But the canker- worm of worry was in his mind and the ozone and several of the things Ihaa in a cupboard seemed to do little good"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-12
HER LITTLE BOY.

Always little boy to her" No matter how old he's grown. Her eyes are blind tosthe strands of gray, She's deaf to his manly tone. His voice is the same as the day he asked:
 What makes the old eat purr?' Ever and ever he's just the same A little boy to her. Always a little boy to her." She needs not the lines of care That furrow his face-to her it is still As it was in his boyhood, fair. His hopes and joys are as dear to her As they were in his smalI-boy days. He never changes; to her he's still
 My little boy" she says. Always little boy to her,'
 And to him she's the mother fair, With the laughing eyes and the cheering
 smile
 Of the boyhood days back there. Back there, somewhere in the mist of
 years
 Back there with the childish joy, And to her he is never the man we see. But always "her little boy.'' Always little boy to her,''
 The ceaseless march of the years Goes ra dly by, but it's drumbeats die Ere ever they reach her ears. The smile that she sees is the smile of
 youth,
 The wrinkles are dimples of joy, His hair with its gray Is as sunny as May, He is always "her little boy" .-Pearson'S Weekly.