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Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
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. A Pleasant and Positive Cure
for the Liquor Habit

No Noxious Doses. No Weakening Of the
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 filed 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. -
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 drinker. Our records show
the marvellous transformation of thou.
sands of drunkards into sober, industri.
Gus and upright men.
WIVES CURE YOUR HUSBANDS! +!
CHILDREN CURE YOUR FATHERS! |
This remedy is in no sense. a 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, 80 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 everybody treatment
more efectual than others costing s25
or $50. Full directions accompany
each package. Special ad vice by skill
ed physicians when requested, without
extra charge. Sent prepaid to any
part OF the world on receipt of One
Dollar. Address Dept. E 474, EDWIN
3. GILES & COMPANY, 1880 and 1882
Market street, Philadelphia.
All correspondence strictly conf.
Dental.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
All For Love.

1t was runaway match. The young
couple had nothing to live on but love,
and they grew thin on 1t, for the butch,
er, baker, ETC., heartlessly refused to
barter any of the necessarles of life for
bit Of love, and the landlady wouldn',
accept even a large slice Of 1t for rent.
AT last they were reduced to such ex,
trem1ties that starvation stared them
in the face. When starvation doe.
this, it, SO to say, puts you out OF
countenance"
ooh, George" walled the young wife
"what shall we do? I am so hungryp
ALAS, know not, darling" he sigh
ed fondly but sadly, toying with hei
luxuriant tresses.
But I know, Georgei" she suddenly
exclaimed after a pause. "Sell my
hairr'
'YNhatp he almost shouted, with q
horror stricken face. Sacrifice your
lovely golden locks! Ruthlessly cut OF
the greatest ornament a woman car
possess? Neverl Never! I will starye
frstr'
"But, George" she assured him, "it
does not require cutting of. Seep
And she detached the glistening
guinea switch from her head and laid
1t in his hand.
That night the young couple supped
luxuriously, but still he was not happy
Parsons Weekly.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
R.r. and cur,ou. Gems.

The rarest and costliest of gems,
though not always esteemed the most
beautiful. are pigeons blood rubies,
fine opals and diamonds that are pure
but shed a distinct glow of blue or
pink. A very perfect pearl of generous
size and lustrous skin, tinted a rarely
beautiful golden green, was valued un-
set at over f300. A faultless green
pearl is very rare.
A curious stone is the alexandria.
1t is a dark green stone that Is polish
ed. cut and set, very like fine topaz
or amethyst, in large snowy rings sur
rounded by diamonds. By the light of
day the alexandria has no special
beauty save its fine luster, but directly
a shaft of artificial light strikes the
dull stone deep CLEANS of red flash out
of the green. and under the gas or in
the freight one ignorant Of this va-
gary would Instantly pronounce 1t a
ruby.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
obeyinx Orders.

General Harvey was an officer Of the
old school, strict disciplInarian who
took no excuses for hesitation in obey
ling orders. When he was on bis way
TO Mexico, when the United States was
at war with that country, he engaged
teams to transport the baggage and
placed In charge Of them a Texan
named Carter. The streams were all
up, and Carter had much trouble, but
whenever he tried to modify the gener-
ais requirements he was cut short
with the admonition. "All you've got to
do is to obey ORDERS"
Says Noah Smithwick In his recollec.
tons called 1.-THE Evolution of 9
State::'
They camped one night near the Nue.
ces river, which Carter found to be i'm
passable. he said nothing about 1t tc
the general, and the next morning the
order was given to move on. Garter
started with the wagon train and halt
ed at the river, which was absolutely
impossible. Harvey came clustering
up.
"Dida't you know that river was
up?" he demanded.
Eyes, SIR" meekly replied the wager
master.
Why didn't you tell me?"
You didn't ask me, sir. You said MI
business was to obey orders. You or
dered me to hitch up and move on, ant
did it,
"You did quite right, sir. Turn round
and drive back to camp"
If the general had been done" b.
was not going to show 1t.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
Lishtinr I'm the Coliseum.

The Romans have the hideous habit
of periodically lighting the Coliseum
during the tourist season with Bengal
lights and, what is more amazing still,
usually succeed in making financial
success Of it, although no one was ever
known to go twice.
There is the additional abomination
in these days of big brass band and
chorus of 100 voices In an invocation
to the Flavian amphitheater. The ef-
fectis tremendous, but somewhat stun.
ming to those who are accustomed to
their Coliseum empty and flooded
with peaceful moonlight, where pic
lures from the past rise with the clear
ness of second sight, and no sound is
heard but ones own breathing OF the
song Of the nightingale. Contrast with
such a scene the red, blue and yellow
Bengal lights, the smoke, the confu-
sion, the hundred shrieking Threats
and the clang of the brazen instru-
ments! Imagination shrinks and curses
the Roman Of today with whom such
thing is possible. But is 1t his fault
AS I said before, 1t is great financial
success, and the Italians certainly dc
not patronize IT. Query, Who does?-
Rome Letter in Pail Mall Gazette.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
From Our Exchanges.
ZONE EoHo.)


1t is understood among his friends
that Hon. F. L. Stewart has con-
cluded that Amador county has too
many good lawyers and that they
can handle the business with ease.
Hence Mr.. Stewart is casting about
for some location other than Jack
son. The young man will succeed
anywhere.
lone's Native Sons have already
started in preparing for their Ad-
mission Day celebration. They pro-
pose making the event one of his
torieal interest.
The Echo has been requested to
officially announce the engagement
of Miss Gilla A. Mack, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Mack of this
city, and Mr.. G.. G. Winterberg of
San Francisco. The young lady in
this interesting case is one of Ione's
most accomplished young ladies, and
the prospective groom a refined
gentleman, who was for number of
years connected with the Preston
School of Industry.
PLAcERvILLE NUGGET
Grover Lowry and Miss Florence
NJ. Lowry of Suffer Greek, register
ed at the Ohio to-day.
DR.. Norman and party Of Ply
mouth, went through town to-day
on camping trip in the mountains.
cALAvERAs CITIZEN.
Kate Blackwell and her man.
Poker Bill, were arrested for being
drunk and disorderly at Mokelumne
Hill on Wednesday, and on being
brought before Justice Burce were
given chance to get out of town.
The Sheep Ranch Mercantile Co.,
of Sheepranch, has made an assign
ment of their business to Durham,
Carrigan and Hayden Co. of San
Francisco, and Sanford Bennett has
been appointed as assignee.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
An Educational Mistake.

Whether or not college education is
advantageous depends entirely upon
the ability Of the recipient to absorb
and utilize such an education. I'm
fortunately such q view of the case is
seldom considered by parents and
guardians who are inclined to send
their children to college simply be-
cause 1t Is considered the proper thing
to do. Consequently we find through
out the country thousands of young
men who have passed through college
acting as cheap clerks, bookkeepers or
even as car conductors and restaurant
walters. Having learned no mechan-
ical trade for which they may be adapt
ed and being united by nature for a
profession, they go through life discon-
tented with their lot and vaguely be-
lieving that the world owes them bet
ter treatment because they have gone
through college.-Los Angeles Times.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
How They Broke I'm.

An amusing story is related MICA
madam Savage Folk" Of the manner in
which an adjournment was taken by a
mass meeting. A missionary who had
started a-school among the Indians met
with opposition, and the meeting had
been called in support Of the rival
scheme.
There were several speakers who de-
nounced the school in existence. We
replied vigorously, showing the Ell.
cheney Of the school and denouncing
in turn the methods adopted by the op-
position. An Indian chief produced
some specimens Of work done at the
school, and several speakers supported
the work as 1t was being done. The
climax was reached when gentleman
rose and said:
81 move the whole thing bust!'
The chairman put the motion.
at is moved and seconded that the
whole thing bustp'
The audience sprang to their feet
and, waving hats, yelled "Bustedp and
made for the door. Thus ended the
first and last opposition in that matter
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
STANDARD TIME.
To Ascertain and PromuIsate 1t Il d
Costly Task

Costly Task.
what time is it," Few questions
are more common than this, and vet
each day the United States government
goes to a great expense in giving 1t an
official answer. To ascertain the In
slant when 1t is noon on the seventy
fifth meridian and to send that infor-
nation all over the country is a great
and costly task. The astronomical
observatory in Washington computes
the true time, which Is thence trans
nitted by electricity to every important
city and town.
About five minutes before the Wash
ington noon the telegraph companies
cut off all their regular business except
on lines where they have more than
one wire. They then connect all i'm
portant points, from which there may
be numberless ramiflcations, with en-
electric wire going into the great clock
in the observatory so that all over the
country it's tickings may be heard. For
the ten seconds Just before II o'clock
there is silence, which is broken by the
moon beat" Regular business is then
resumed
In some cities the wires connect with
a time ball which drops with the noon
beat. The time ball in Washington
over the state, war and navy depart
ment building is three feet in diameter
and can be seen from all parts of the
city. Crowds frequently gather about
to see it fall, distance of 81 feet, high
In the air. The man whom some of the
spectators suppose TO be dropping the
ball is merely there to hoist 1t again TO
its place.
In the building beneath are % clocks
which are each day automatically cor
rected by it. An electrical device sets"
them, placing hour, minute and second
hands exactly vertical at the instant
the ball drops. The hands that are too
fast are pushed back. and those that
are slow are thrust forward.
Although Washington is on the sew
enty-seventh meridian. the noon hour
is for convenience computed for the
seventy-flfth, the time standard for the
eastern part of the United States. In
the central belt, which is governed by
the ninetieth meridian, the signal from
| Washington means IL o'clock, in the
| Rocky mountain belt it is 10 o'clock,
and on the Pacific coast line it is o.
Youths Companion.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19


Port-au-Prince, the cspttal. is-hI
consent Of all who have had oppprtuul.
ty of comparing 1t with other citiss-
the flthiest place in the world. The
town was laid out by the French, and
the streets are wide. II IL only theiP
great width that makes them paEa-
BILE, for the roadway before his dweu-
ing is every householder's rubbish
shoot, and slab sided pigs and stsrvelias
dogs perform all the sanitary oaces
for the town OF Port-su-Prince save u
the rainy season, when q heavier storm
than usual comes to flush the opso
drains. In consequence the populace
live in an atmosphere Of combined
cesspool and ash pit. which BY al TIA
laws of hygiene should produce chronic
plague.
The FREQ and independent negro leads
the life that most nearly approaches
his ideal. They have proFerb In the
country that only white men, black
women and asses work." and there L.
truth in 1t. The black man lies around
all day sleeping In the sun. His utmost
effort Is to play dice or watch q. cock
| fight, but sleep Is his favorite occupg-
ton, and he can do that better than
anything else. In the county dis
tricts the old plantations have long
since slipped back into the luxurtsrt
overgrowth of the forest. In town
any trading done is by the women and
by foreigners. Undisturbed BY the
white man, to whom he is irsolent, the
town bred negro is pacific enough. Tie
only exertien demanded Of him 10 to
avoid the attentions Of the police
| Chambers Journal.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
Four Hear. at a shot.

A number of years ago Mr.. withee
was presented with two fine bounds.
and. wishing to try their training and
tie bear hunting.
The first morning Withee let the dogs
out for run while he was getting the
breakfast, expecting them to be back
In short time When breakfast was
over, the dogs had not returned, so.
taking his gun. Mr.. Withee started out
in the direction they had taken. After
travelling about a mile the faint bark.
ing Of dogs could be heard, and it was
then plain why the dogs had not re-
turned. They had scented game and
were in pursuit. The sound of the
barking led him far up the side of a
mountain, and soon he came in sight of
the dogs standing around the upturned
roots Of a tree.
Mr.. Withee crept up cautiously until
within about Is feet of cave that was
near by, and then black, shaggy head
could be seen just above the roots
Taking good aim. he fired his Al cali
Der and awaited results. After several
minutes he went up to the cave, and
what he saw there gave him a shock
from which he has never recovered
Two bears lay dead, and two more
were so stunned that few quick pass
es with knife settled them.
For the four bears Mr.. Withee re
ceiyed $50 bounty. $3.50 for theil
hides and SAP for the bear oil, making
5000 for one days hunt.-Maint
Woods.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
Mechanioal Anauer.

The well to do patron Of the place
had been attentive to the cashier for
some time, and now, business being
slack for few moments, he deemed
the time propitious to speak.
IF you will be NINE" he urged as he
leaned over the desk. every comfort
that you may desire will be yours.
True, am no longer young. but have
money, and l can provide for you as
few young men could, and surely the
material side of the marriage question
is worthy of some consideration"
She said nothing. but gently touched
the cash register, and the words INC
Sale" sprang into view.
With a sigh he left.-Chicago Post.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
No Apparent Cause 70. oaen.e.

1t was the third day out on an ocean
liner. and some Of the passengers were
Just getting acquainted. A lady who
had made the trip many times lsy COM
fortably in her steamer chair, when
the pretty and stylishly clad daughter
of a newly rich family stopped near
her, and they drifted into conversation.
Presently the lady bowed to a pais
faced man who walked by.
who was that7" inquired the gifi.
"That was Signor slambansski. the
famous pianist" replied the lady, who
then went on to speak OF the proha6as
performers at the inevitable concert at
the journeys end.
"Oh, are there any musicianers on
board 2" eagerly inquired the girl.
ri beg your pardonf" said the lady
interrogatively.
The girl gazed at her inquirinsly.
"What forY she asked.-New York
Mail and Express.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
Sunday Proposals Not Legal.

A rather important point to young
people has recently been decided by a
Missouri court. A young woman sued
a young man for breach of promise of
marriage. In the defendants answer
he claimed the contract was entered
into Sunday night and therefore not
binding. He was sustained by the
court. We would therefore advise the
young ladies who indulge in Sparkling"
Sunday night that promises made on
such occasions are void, but If they will
indulge in this Sunday business let
them be careful to have the promise
renewed on Monday. Exchange.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
The Appeal to the record.

Little Tommy returned sore and
trembling from the torture room.
Doesn't your papa ever thrash
your" he asked his chum, who Is the
son of cabinet minister.
II should say not!'Sreplied the other
loftily. every time he threatens to
cane me read him an extract from
his great peace at any price speech in
which he said: These barbarians are
like hayward children, but have we Oh
that account the right TO take away
their heaven sent privilege to do as
they please? Let us treat them as we
would our own hayward children
plead with them. beseech them, but
never coerce them with either gun OF
rod"
"Thats good deal to remember" re-
marked Tommy.
Eyes, but now he's got so used to II
that he drops the cane as soon as
start."-London Answers.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
To Dazzle The World.

No Discovery in medicine has ever
created one quarter of the excitement
that has been caused by DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. It's
severest tests have been made on hope
less victims of Consumption, Pleurisy,
Pneumonia, Hemorrhage, and Bron-
chitis, thousands of whom it has re-
stored to perfect health. For Coughs,
Colds. Asthma, Group, Hay Fever,
Hoarseness and Whooping Cough it is
the quickest, surest cure in the world.
1t is sold by D. B. Spagnoli, who guar
antee satisfaction or refund money.
Large bottles 500 aud sl,00. Trial
bottles free.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
uncle ainxo ana the wsats..

Uncle Mingo was In town q day or
two ago. 1t had been long time since
the old man had been to Savannah. end
he rambled over the streets all the
morning, impressed with the wonder-
full things he saw.
Naturally toward the midday he BE-
gan to feel little tired and very hun
CRY, 80 as he passed In front Of one Of
the eating houses for colored peopie. OF
which there are several In the neigh
borhood Of the Plant system depot ths
succnlent piles Of edihles In the win
dows offered too great temptation TO
be resisted. He entered the restaurant
and sat down to table.
"An right, sah," said the a6abis
waiter, coming up. "Wot'n It bef"
az want" said Uncle Mingo unctu-
ously, "some O. dat fried fish cen de
winder<an piece o dat pie"
Eyes, sab. Wot elseT
81 want some o. dat fried chicken,
too. an some O. dem doughnuts."
Eyes, sab. Wot elseY
II want some o, dat ham and some
town bread"
Eyes, sab. Wot elsep
IAN / want cup O. tea"
Cup O. tea. Yes, sab. Wot kind q
tear
"Wot kin o. tea wantf" replied the
old man, with a severe look. "Wot hin
you spec 1 want? 1 want sto' tea, st6
tea. You t'ink 1 come on de train all de
way from Postum Holler for to drink
saccafrax Y'-Savannah News.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
Bright Mining Outlook For Alpine.

Alpine never had q brighter mining
outlook than at present. Last week a
test run on five hundred tons Of ore
from the Lewis mine was furnished,
and it was so satisfactory that arrange
ments are now being made to double
the number OF stamps at the mill.
These stamps weigh 1850 pounds, and
with 20 dropping day and night, will
demonstrate the value of these proper
ties shortly. The engine used at the
mill is capable OF producing $50 horse
power. A contract has been let to get
out 500 cords of ood.-Gardnerville
Record.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
Get Your stamp.

An additional tax oi.50 per cent will
be added to all wholesale and retail
liquor dealers, pawnbrokers, brokers,
shows for money, billiard rooms, bowl.
Ing alleys, groceries, drug stores, per.
sons who handle liquer, malt or spirits,
and all Others who are liable to in
ternal revenue tax, unless the applica-
ton for the special tax stamps are in
the hands Of the Collector before July
31st.-Stockton Record.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19

consequence Of self abuse and excess produce
ing the following symptoms: Sallow counte-
nance dark spots under the eyes, pain in the
head. ringing In the cars, loss of confidence,
difndence In approaching strangers, pslpitstiop
OF the heart, weakness of the limbs and back,
loss OF memory. ptmples on the face, coughs,
consumption, etc.
DIR. GIBBON has practiced In San Francisco
over ~ years, and those troubled should not
fall to consult him and receive the benefit Of
his great skill and experience The doctor
cures when others fail. Try him. Cures guar
snteed. Persons cured at home Charges reas-
enable. Call or write.
IFfsneiseo, Cal,
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
One MANS wisdom.

New Clerk-That young lady in front
wants to look at some rings exactly
like she has on. Says she is thinking
of purchasing duplicate for her sister.
Old Jeweler-Huh! You needn't waste
any time on her. The ring she has is
an engagement ring, and she merely
wants to find out what 1t cost.-Chi-
cago News.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19

DR.. Chalmers always had a high
sense of personal dignity. When .
young man, he was engaged as tutor In
private family. His young lady pu-
pills resented his strictness, and the
mother foollshly took sides with her
daughters. In petty spite when COM
pany was invited to the house young
Chalmers was shut out from the table,
and dinner was sent to his room.
He made. no protest against the
treatment, but when 1t was attempted
again he told the servant he had order.
ed dinner at neighboring town ana
should need nothing. When this had
been done few times. an explosion
came. The master Of the house called
Chalmers to account for insulting his
family. Chalmers replied that he had
been insulted by Punishment from the
table. The young teacher conquered
and ever after held his place as one Of
the family at all social gatherings.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19
HON She nules Hi.a.

"Skinphlint's wife certainly has 70.
markable success In managing him. Z
wonder how she does It."
when he undertakes to deny hef
anything she really wants. she threat
ems to sue him fer divorce"
docs he care SO much for her,
then?"
ooh. no, it's not that, but he figures
that it is cheaper to let her have hsr
own way than 1t would be to either
defend the suit or pay alimony."-Chi-
cagO Post.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-07-19

Spring coughs are specially danger
GUS and unless cured at once, serious
results often follow. One Minute Cough
Cure acts like magic. 1t is not a com
mon mixture but. is a high grade
remedy.-Kerr' Pharmacy, Jackson.