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Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
How Flags Wear Out.

1t costs money to fly even two small
flags every day in the year. The two
small ones on the east and west fronts
of the capitol, each about three yards
long, which is small for such an im-
mense structure as the capitol. fray out
so fast that it costs 500 a year to re-
place them. They are darned every
day and on windy days probably two
or three times. Even with all these
economics 500 worth of Gne wool
floats off into the air in such fine parti-
cles that never trace of it can be
found even at the foot of the two flag
staffs.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
Then He Hurried I'm.

He was too modest to be a success
full lover, and he had let 40 years Of
his life go by without ever coming
to an emotional point.
He was in love with a fair being of
suitable age, but he would not tell her
so. and though she knew 1t she could
not very well give him a hint about
the situation.
She was willing because she had ar
rived at that time of life when a
woman is not nearly so hard to please
as she might have been at some other
time. but he was stupid and went
away without a word.
He was gone a long, long time. and
when he came back he found her still
ready.
81 have come back after many
years." he said to her as he took her
hand in greeting.
She had learned something in the
years since she had seen him last.
We'll. for goodness sake, Henry"
she exclaimed fervidly. why don't you
take them? I'm 80 now. How many
more years do you want?"
Then a great light shone upon him.
and he did not wait for any more
London Answers.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
Ii Won't Roll OF

The egg of the guillemot is one of
the most peculiar and furnishes an
admirable example of the way in
which nature provides for the condi-
tons of life.
This bird is found on the coast, and
the eggs are usually laid on the bare
edges of high rocks. from which posi-
ton any ordinary specimen of the egg
would probably roll off
But the guillPmots egg won't do
this. 1t has been fashioned by nature
to stop on. The egg is nearly conical
in shape. bread at the base and sharp
at the point, SO that it will only roll
in q circle
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
sESTOWALS.

Dear, would be to you the breath of balm
That signs from folded blossoms, wet with dew;
The days first dawn ray would be to you,
The starlight's CHEEKY CLEAN. the moonlight's
calm;
l would be as pillow to your cheek
When toll is done and care hath ceased to
grieve;
would be the dear dream your soul doth seek,
The dream whose joy no waking hour give
When strength is ebbing and the road is long,
1 would be the firm staff within your hand
pillar Of cloud in a sun beaten land,
4 pillar Of fire where nights black shadows
throng.
Last, at deaths threshold, tender, faithful-uay
What need to tell that which hearts truth hath
shown?
Is not all said, beloved, when ! say,
81 love you," being woman and your own?
Madeline S. Bridges in Woman's Home Com
panion
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
The Height of Clouds.

To determine the height Of clouds
an observer at each of two stations
mile or more apart measures the angle
and altitude of some point Of cloud,
the identity of which is ascertained
from conversation by telephone, while
synchronism in the observation is Sc
cured by the beating of electric pendu-
lums. This is the method used at the
celebrated obserratores at Upsala, in
Sweden
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26

After the fire in a Buffalo residence
had been e1tinguished by the depart
mrnt ana the family were preparing
to settle down again for the night a
little girl who had been awakened by
the disturbance and had come down
half dressed was asked by neighbor
if she had been much frightened.
IL should say was" said the young
lady. When first heard the alarm.
just chartered in every limb." -Buffalo
Commercial.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
Just Her Way.

Jack-Well, then. since you have bro
ken off the engagement suppose you
give me back the ring.
Julia-Eh-you see. Jack-er-Mr. De
Trow-I've become very much attached
to this ring. 1t just suits me. So when
Tom Getthere proposed last night
told him didn't want new ring, but
that he could see you and pay you
what this cost you. - Philadelphia
Press.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
Doesn't Count For lInch,

Lovely wedding. wasn't it:" asked
the maid of honor.
"Quite So" admitted the brides dear
est enemy.
Every detail perfect" suggested the
maid of honor
"Oh. dop't know. We might make
an exception of the groom, don't you
think?'
"Oh, possibly, possibly" admitted the
maid of honor, but that's a minor de
tail, anyway. "-Chicago Post
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
A Precautions.

Husband (going to his rich uncle's
funeraD-Put a couple of large hand
kerchiefs into my pocket, dear. The
old gentleman promised to leave me
10000. and shall want to shed some
appropriate tears.
Wife-But suppose when the will is
read you find he hasn't left you any
thing?
Husband-ln that case you had bet
ter put in three.-London Fun
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
A Willy Answer,

The shah of Persia once asked a
group of his courtiers whom they
thought the greater man. himself or
his father. At first he could get no re-
ply to so dangerous a question, the an
swer to which might cost the courtiers
their heads.
AT last WHY old courtier said,
Your father. sire, for although you
are equal to your father in all other re-
spects in this he is superior to you,
that he he'd greater son than any you
have"
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
Early Silk Weavers.

Among the announcements offered to
silk weavers during the first century Of
the existence of this industry in Lyons
was exemption from military service
and taxation. So rapid was its devel-
opment that in 1850 the weavers num-
bered $4,000. or 10000 with affiliated
pursuits
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
From an Authors Notebook.

The following is an extract from the
diary of an irn Decunious author: Rose
at ) and had sonnet and a glass of
cold water for breakfast. retired ear
ly in the evening without supper, as |
feared the neighbors would be annoyed
by the rafting of the knives and
forks. Atlanta Constitution.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26

Silkworms and their eggs were first
brought TO Europe in the sixth century
of our era. a couple of monks who
had Travelled in China as missionaries
brought away a quantity Of the CO.
co1ns concealed in their voting sticks
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
AccnrdingIY.

"She's well educated, isn't she?"
"Well, she's one of those women who
can pass as being that way. When she
meets any one who can speak French
and not German, she can speak Ger
man. and when she meets any one who
can speak German and not French she
can speak French."-Indianapolis Sun.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26

Mamie Oh dear; my face is so free
killed., It's just awful!
Aunt Hannab-l wouldn't fret. Nan
ME. OF course the freckles are not
very becoming. but. then. you know,
they serve to cover up your features
Boston Transcript.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
Letting EN- Down Easy.

Roberts-Have you heard anything
about Thompson's affairs since the fail
ure? When does he expect to resume?
Peters-Just as soon as the creditors
become reconciled to the fact that they
won't get cent.-Harlem Life.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26

No one can watch a load of immi-
grants land without being struck by
the astonishing signs of hope and con-
fidence about them all. There has
never been any exaggeration of this.
Incredible as it may seem to one who
knows how grim is the struggle for
life among the masses in America. it
is evident that this is still the land OF
promise to the poor of Europe. Serb
nerS.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
Better Than Making a Note.

Just before Badmun was sent to
prison he bought a set of books to be
paid for in installments."
What did he do that for?''
HE said it would make the time
seem shorter. "-Chicago Tribune.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26

The first export of cotton from this
country was in 1855, in which year one
bag was sent from Charleston to Liver
pool, while II were sent from Philadel-
phia and one from New York.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26

The most vicious looking weapon on
record has been unearthed in New Or
leans. 1t is a combination of a re-
volver, a row of ugly brass knuckles
and a dirk knife, all in one and each
built for the transaction of business.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26

Peers of Great Britain have the right
to be hanged with silken cords instead
of hempen ropes. Few avail them
selves of the privilege.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
lEranhio.

Lignum vitse Is the toughest wood
known. 1t cannot be worked by split
ting
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26

This saying is commonly attributed
to Voltaire, who at Ferney when pes
tered by professions of insincere friend
ship said, 81 pray God to deliver me
from my friends; 1 will defend myself
from my enemies"
Tie thought, however, is attributed
by the French to Marshal Villars,
while Kant discovers it in an Italian
proverb, and a German collection of
proverbial wisdom gives it in a modi-
fed form. Antigonus, one of the gen.
erals of Alexander the Great, offered
sacrifice that the gods might protect
him from his friends and at the same
time declaring he could look after his
enemies himself. Churchill has some
thing of the idea in the lines
Greatly his foes he breads, but most his friends;
He hurts the most who lavishly commends.
We have in America two great states
the areas of which have probably new
er been traversed. These are Maine il
the north and Texas in the south.
where immense treasures in woods.
minerals. game and other articles OF
substantial profit are worth all the SEN
timent inspired by practically valueless
expeditions TO frigid zones.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26

The ancient Mexicans had a year of
Is months of 20 days each.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26

Some Polynesian languages have on,
u seven consonants.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-26
''White''
Bicycles...
Break Worlds Records

At the Saucer Track, Los Angeles.
ride a White and keep in front and
save repair bills"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-01-09
Stops Tickling

All serious lung troubles be-
gin with a tickling in the
throat. You can stop this at
first in a single night; a dose
at bedtime puts the throat at
complete rest.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-01-09
SMALLPOX SITUATION.
Bad Case Discovered in Marathon
County and No Quarantine
Has Been Ordered

Merrill, Wis, Jan. 5.-[Special Con
siderable CONSERVATION now has taken
possession of the residents of the town
Of Berlin, Marathon county, and fear
has even spread to this city, because OF
the presence of a severe case of small
pox in the home OF Ludwig Zamzow. a
farmer. Charles Gluckman. a young
man whose home is in Chippewa Falls,
recently came to the home of IamZOw
on a visit and while there was taken ILL.,.
Medical aid from this city was called
and the case was pronounced to be small
pox. The house has not been quaran-
tined, through negligence of the town cu-
thorities and as members of the house
hold visit this city daily to secure neces-
saries of life much danger is indeed i'm
mnent.
Oconto, Wis, Jan. Special. The
report to the effect that there is a case
of smallpox in the city is not true, so
says Health Officer e. f. Paramore.
Madison, Wis, Jan. 81 Special. i
The smallpox scare at the university, re-
sulting in a number of students remain
ing at home for few days after the
holidays, has abated. Madison physicians
have given out the opinion that the dan
ger reported has ceased.
Stanley, WIS., Jan. 81 Special. /
Fred Jones, q blacksmith, is in the pest
house here i'll with smallpox. He con-
tracted the disease from woodsman
stopping at the Union house.
Chippewa Falls, Wis, Jan. 81 SIP.
cial. Reports from the logging camps
indicate that smallpox is increasing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-01-09
BIC FIRE IN COAL PILE.
Stubborn Blaze Burns for Two Days
at Green Bay.
LOSS WILL BE HEAVY.
Men Trying to Save Untouched Coal
in Sheds of the CargiIl
Company.

Green Bay. Wis. Jan. 81 Special i
For forty-eight hours an uncomfortable
tire has been burning slowly in the coal
stored in the Cargill Coal company's
large warehouse. There arc 10000 tons
of anthracite coal in the pile, the mar
ket value of which is $4,000.
Yesterday afternoon the stock was
turned over to the insurance companies
interested and a hurried consultation of
the local representatives of the compa-
MES was called. As result of this con-
ference a force of 100 laborers was put
at work today in moving the coal, not
reached by the fire, to a place Of safety
1t is hoped by this means to save from
one-third to one-half of the coal on the
docks
The fire originated near the bottom of
the pile in the center and burned it's
way almost to the surface before it was
discovered. 1t is supposed that spon-
taneous combustion was the cause. The
fire department has worked hard to ex-
tInguish the fire. but with little apparent
effect.
Sheboygan, Wis. Jan. 5.-The steam
bargeS Susie Chapman and William Ru-
dolph are transferring coal from the
burning dock Of the G. Reiss Coal com
Dany, and it is thought that before TWEEN
ty-four hours the fire will be totally ex,
tinguished. The total loss is largely in
excess of the insurance. The company
will rebuild at once
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-01-09
LAND FOR THE
INTERSTATE PARK
of Dell Property-Minne ES-
tabliSheS Reservation.

Madison. Wis, Jan. 5.-[Special l.
The commission appointed by Gov. SEQ
field. under act of the last Legislature,
to secure title for the state to lands
which are to be incorporated in the Wis
consin side of the Interstate Park Of
the Dells Of ST Croix," has reported
progress made to the governor. The com
mission consists Of w. G. Wheeler o.
GAINESVILLE, Harry d. Baker and |. Seer3
1t has secured agreements for sales to
the state Of q large part of the lands,
the deeds being deposited in escrow to be
delivered whenever the purchase money
is paid to the respective owners. This is
as far as the commission could so, as the
law provides that no payment can be
made from the fund provided until the
commission makes its final report.
The amount required for the pur-
chase Of the tracts secured is
5000. Condemnation proceedings have
been instituted for the acquisition Of
other tracts belonging to the heirs of
Isaac Staples, and there are other tracts
needed regarding which no action has
been taken, the appropriation not being
sufficient to secure all the land. In the
Judgment Of the commission Il further
appropriation of $500 will be needed.
and further legislation is also asked,
more clearly defining the powers and du-
ties of the commission, and more clear
~ outlining the procedure to be fol-
lowed in acquiring the properties.
when the park Is once established
the commission says in it's report, very
little money will be required to maintain
it; for it is not intended to supplant the
natural scenery by the artificial, but it is
intended as far as possible to preserve
the natural beauty of the locality The
land proposed to be taken for park is
one of the finest pieces of natural seen
cry within the limits of the state of Wis
consin, and is particularly adapted to
park purposes. The state of Minnesota
it's own side of the st. Croix river and
expended considerable money for that
nl1rnnSo y
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-01-09
DIDN'T WANT LONG
FACES AT FUNERAL.
Racine Man Leaves Cigars and
Candy for His Bereaved Friends
Enjoyment.

Racine, Wis. Jan. 4.-[Special. L
George Tomlinson. who was buried
Wednesday,, did not want friends who
followed his remains to the grave to
wear long faces, so he made arrange
ments that all the men should be pro-
vided with the best cigars the city afford
ed, while for every woman attending the
funeral there was box Of choice candy.
Mr.. TOmlinson was an Englishman,
and came to Racine in 1913. He became
a Mason, and also prominent politician
Years ago he signifed the desire that
every Mason who attended his funeral
should smoke the best cigar to be had
i'll the city going to and from the grave,
and that every woman attending the flu
neral should be presented with a box Of
candy.
A. week before his death he called the
attention OF his executor, William III.
Bel, to this last request, and it was
carried out About fifty Masons and
friends smoked the cigars and as many
women received the box of candies. Mr..
TomlinsOn left an estate of over $1,000.
He had $500 invested in insurance COM
panies and received annuities amount
ing to $50 month.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-01-09
ATTEMPT TO ROB BANK.
Burglars Crack Door of Safe at
Chetek but Are Fright 41
ened Away.

CheteE. Wis. Jam. 4.TSpecial, IAN
attempt at bank robbery was made here
early in the morning ON tie Farmers and
Merchants bank An entrance was
forced through a, side window by. prying
up the sash with .chiseIbar. The safe
door was cracked with a charge of nitro
glycerine but the men failed te open the
door.
1t is evident that the burglars were
frightened away, as they fled leaving a
number of tools which had been taken
from W. Glaze's machine shop.
Residents near by who heard the ex-
plosion attributed it to the frost heaving
the sidewalks and paid no further atten-
ton.
No definite clue is at hand. though sus-
picion points to two strangers who were
in town the day previous and purchased
some tools at the hardware store and nj
trio acid at the drug store.
Kewaunee, Wis, Jan. 1.-THE house of
Desire Cole, chairman of the town of
Luxembourg, this county, was entered by
burglars and 500 in money was taken
by them
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-01-09
COMMUNITY SHOCKED.
The Sudden Death Of Thomas B
Bailey Of Beioit Causes Great =.

Beloit, Wis, Jan. Of Special. 1.-The
community received shock this morn
ing on learning of the death of Thomas
B.. Bailey. He was manager of the ware
house of the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST
Paul road. in. this city and attended to
business yesterday seeming in usual fair
health. During the night his wife OBJ
served that he was brea thing with diff
Guilty and summoned a physician, but he
died OF heart failure before the doctor
arrived. Mr.. Bailey was "a member of
the county board from the First ward
for fifteen years and chairman Of the
county supervisors building committee,
under whose direction the new county
buildings have been put up recently. He
was a resident of Beloit for forty-nine
years. A wife and two daughters, Mrs.
Wilson Dewey of Charles City, Ia.. and
Mrs. l.. w. Thompson OF this city, sur
him
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-01-09
TIRED OF LITIGATION.
Young Heir to Fortune Ran Away
to Escape Long Legal
Controversy.

La Crosse, Wis, Jan. 4.-[Special.1 !
Robert Mckenzie, the heir to a Wash
ington Cd. c. estate, who ran away last
April, has been located by Sheriff TrOnd-
son of Jackson county at Meirose and
taken back to his friends at the nation $
capital. A reward of $50 was out for
his return.
Mckenzie is a T7-year-old boy and his
father died about year ago, leaving his
property worth $4,000 to him alone.
Considerable litigation ensued and it so
worked on the nerves of the boy that he
decided that they could fight it out with
out his assistance. He says he grew tired
ing where he was going He went back
willingly, although he added that he was
perfectly contented where he was.
The reward for McKenZie's return was
offered by his ATTORNEYS
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-01-09
CAUGHT ON A CROSSING.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mat Gurley Struck
by Fast Mail Train.
HUSBAND IS KILLED.
Mrs. GurIey Still Alive but Little
Chance of Her Recovery-Cor-
oner Investigate Accident.

Kenosha, Wis, Jan. 4.-[Special. l.
The most serious railway accident that
has occurred in this city in many years
occurred last evening at the Truesdell
crossing of the Milwaukee road, when the
fast mail from Milwaukee crashed into a
vehicle containing Mr.. and Mrs. Mat
Gurley of this city. The accident result
ed in the instant death Of the man and
the horse and the lady is so seriously in
jured that it is feared that she cannot
survive the day.
The accident occurred shortly after y
O'Clock. Mr. and Mrs. Gurley mad been
visiting friends in TruesdeH and had
started to return to their home in this
city. The crossing where the accident
occurred is completely hidden by the
houses and it was not possible for the
people in the buggy to see the coming
train. The train never stops at Irues-
dell and as it dashed by the buggy was
standing in the middle of the track.
Gurley was hurled high in the air and al
most every bone in his body broken and
the remains were terribly mangled.
The noise of the accident attract
ed the entire populace OF the
village to the scene and after a short
search Mrs. Gurley was found in a ditch
near the track. She was picked up i'll an
unconscious condition and removed to
neighboring house. Doctors remained
with her throughout the night, but she
failed to regain consciousness until this
morning. Her left arm and leg are brok-
en- and she has a great wound in the top
of her head. The doctors fear that she
has sustained terrible internal injuries,
and little hope of her recovery is enter
tanned.
Shortly after the accident J. E.
Krichbaum, coroner Of the county, was
notified and jury was empaneled to
look into the case. They visited the
scene OF the accident last evening, but
no verdict has been rendered in the case.
Together with the district attorney the
jury will visit the scene Of the accident
today and make an effort to place the
blame.
The accident has caused a great deal of
sorrow III Kenosba as both of the injured
people were we'll known. They had been
married only short time and have no
children
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-01-09
JOE FAIRBANKS DEAD.
One of the Oldest Settlers of Fond
du Lac County Passes
Awav

Waupun, Wis, Jan. 81 Special. l.
Uncle" Joe Fairbanks, one of the old
est settlers of Fond du Lac county died
last night at his home in the town of
Waupun. He came here from Benning-
ton, VT, in 1916. He was county sur
Feyor and teacher for many years.
Mr.. Fairbanks was S5 years old. His
wife survives him. He was the father
Of fourteen children
Mrs. Alfred Havey, lnnbus.
Columbus. Wis, Jan. [Special. /
Mrs. Alfred Havey of this city. who had
been sufferer from heart disease for
many years, dropped forward in her chair
and suddenly expired last evening. She
was aged IL, and with her husband We're
old residents here.
Nathan Coe, Viroqua.
Firoqua, Wis, Jan. 5.-Nathan Che Of
this city died, aged "a years. He had
been resident Of Vernon county since
1915, and man Of prominence, having
been sheriff, member of the county board
and city official.
Newton Kirkharn, Augusta.
Augusta, Wis, Jan. 5.-Assistant
Postmaster Newton Kirknarn died sud
denly thus morning from heart failure.
Other Deaths in the State.
Kenosha, Wis, Jan. 5.-James Har-
vw0od died, aged 50 years.
Phillips, Wis, Jan. 5.-Charles r.
Bergman, aged Al.
Poynette, Wis. Jan. 5-W. H. Young
tdied, aged 80 years.