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Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
CURlosITIEs OF MICA.
Its Appearance Before Il IL splai
Into Sheets.

INTO Shect9s
The mica as 1t comes from the mines
is in blocks which are theoretically
short rhombic prisms, but practically
are scarcely recognizable as such, hav.
ing very rough and uneven contour.
They have very perfect cleavage
parallel to the base and may be split
into lamin@ thinner than the thinnest
tissue paper, and these laminn form
the familiar transparent stove panes
and lamp chimneys. The exterior Dor.
tions of these blocks are opaque, brittle
and worthless, presumably from the
penetration Of water, for mica soon
decomposes when exposed to any con.
siderable weathering. A thick layer
of plates las therefore to be removed
from either face of the blocks before
any mica of commercial size or value
Is reached. and the sheets split from
the remainder are surrounded by a
wide margin of worthless material.
But the difficulties and losses of
mica mining are far from being all
enumerated. Even when occurring in
blocks of commercial size it is rem
dered valueless, or comparatively so,
by one or more of series of defects,
which may be classed as color, specks,
ruling. ribbing and wedge formation.
1t sometimes occurs literally pied with
black dots, consisting in general of
black oxide Of iron or garnet, and
when even a few of these are present
it's commercial value is destroyed, be-
cause such mica when used as an insu-
lator is peculiarly liable to puncture.
the specks forming practically short
circuits for the electric current. The
same is true of streaks, which are
sometimes turned to red rust
Some otherwise excellent mica is
found to be ruled or cut, as it were
with series of perfectly straight
lines. parallel to one side of the crys-
tai, so that on being split the mica
falls Immediately into strips; or. again
instead Of being striped or ruled. th,
mica is often deeply ribbed or corru-
gated parallel to the adjacent edges of
the crystal, so as to give the appear
ance of the letter A, or, rather. V.
whence it is termed "a mica" AS the
ribbed portion has to be cut away in
the sheet, such mica is Improbable
unless the blocks be large Wedge
mica is that in which the block is
thicker at one end than the other. the
lamina partaking in the unevenness.
Such blocks are wholly worthless ex-
cept as scrap.-Engineering Magazine.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
Pig For Marriage Fee.

"a Lutheran minister in a western
Maryland town told me an amusing
story the other day." said gentleman
to reporter. "Some time ago as this
minister was walking along a street of
the town an old German advanced to-
ward him with extended hand. The
minister shook hands, but remarked
that he could not recall his name. oh,
yes said the old German. you remem-
Der me! 1 am the man who gave you
a pig when you married me-
''The minister smiled as he recalled
the incident, and as he was about to
ask about the wife the old German
said: Now I tell you what I'll do.
When you married me, gave you a
pig, so I'll give you two pigs if you
now unmarry me- Baltimore Sun.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
Took the Hint.

A story is told Of certain English
bishop well known for his verbosity
who rose to address the house Of lords
on very important occasion. IT will
divide my speech under twelve heads"
he said. to the discomfort Of his audi
ence.
The Marquis of Salisbury begged to
be allowed to interpose with a little
anecdote. ga friend of mine was re-
turning home late one night" he said.
"when opposite st. PauPs he saw an
intoxicated man trying to ascertain the
time on the big clock there. Just then
it began to strike and slowly tolled out
II. The man listened, looked hard at
the clock and said: 'Confound you, why
couldn't you have said that all Mt
once?"
The bishop heartily Joined in the
laughter which followed and took the
hint contained in the story.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
A CURE AND A FEE.
Peculiar Experience of Doctor
with a Business Man.

REGULAR Experience OF q Doctor
With n business Man.
In conversation one day about the
peculiar views that commercial men
sometimes entertain about professional
services Dr. S. Weir Mitchell told the
following story:
"a very wealthy man from the west
came to consult me about an attack of
vertigo. He said that he had just re-
turned from trip to Europe, where
he had consulted eminent specialists,
but that they had failed to afford him
any permanent relief. "A physician in
London he said, asked me why did
not make an attempt to be cured near
er home. l thought on my way out
west l would stop over to see you
"'Has any physician you have visit
ed looked into your ears? asked.
No. was his reply.
81 made an examination of his ears,
removed some wax and substance
that appeared to be hardened remnants
of cotton wool. l sent him away then
and told him to come again in a day
or two. He did so.
"'Well,' he exclaimed, 4 am cured.
How much do l owe you?'
"'About $780, replied.
Gas he drew a check he asked, Did
you know when you first examined my
ears that you could cure meY
when l told him that had a very
fair conviction that l could, he said:
We'll, you are blanked fool. You
should have said to me: 81 think l can
cure you. and I will do so for $4,000.
No cure, no pay" You would have
got your money without murmur.'
"'Oh,' said, IF you feel that way
about it there are several little chari-
ties in which am interested, and
No, no. he interrupted, that is not
business. I have my cure, and you
have the price you asked. The trans
action is closed.'"
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
POULTRY POINTERS.

A close, unventilated house is en-
phatically foul house.
Ground or crushed bone is a good
form in which to give lime.
The nests should be arranged so that
the fowls can walk in on them.
Bran is better feed for fowls than
corn because it contains more nitrogen.
An excellent feed for young chicks is
cracked or coarsely ground wheat for
the first week.
A cock that fights and picks his
mates every time they are fed is not
a good breeder, and few Of his hens
eggs will ever hatch.
Cane or sorghum seed can be fed to
fowls to good advantage. 1t stimu-
lates egg production and in many ways
is good to use for variety.
For good breeder select a rooster
with plump, full breast, broad across
the back. wide between the legs and
that crows often, loud and long.
1t is a good plan to mate up the
fowls early, for occasionally one of the
hens will want to sit during the win
ter, and it will be best to have the eggs
ready.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
Let III
Alone.

SCOTS Emulsion is not a
good medicine for fat folks.
We have never tried giving it
to a real fat person. We don't
dare. You see SCOTS Emul-
sion builds new flesh. Fat
people don't want it. Strong
people don't need it.
But if you are thin SCOTS
Emulsion is the medicine for
you. 1t doesn't tire you out.
There is no strain. The work
is all natural and easy. You
just take the medicine and
that's all there is to it.
The next thing you know
you feel better-you eat better
and you weigh more. 1t is
a quiet worker.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, 400 Pearl St., N. Y
soc and $Ioo; all druggists.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
Origin of the Sabbath.

The Sabbath as a religious institu-
ton is far older than the Pentateuchal
legislation. It. too, can be traced back
to Babylonian prototype, not, how
ever. as a day of rest from labor, but
as kind of atonement day, when by
various rites and by observing GER
tain restricted regulations the anger
Of the gods could be appeased. On
this old institution the Hebrews in
grated their religious ideas and pro-
duced the unique institution Of day
observed as respite from the weeks
toll and which, from being an 'inaus-
picious" occasion, dies irR. is viewed
as a delight" t."-Professor Jastrow in
Independent.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
RIDIcuLousLY EXAGGERATED.
Story of Sickness, Death and Famine in
the Garaventa Family.

An article appeared in the San Fran
cisco Examiner of the 18th inst giving
a narrowing story of the lamentable
condition of the Garaventa family of
Middle Bar, during the early part of
their siege of diphtheria-a story of
isolation, sickness, famine and death.
The fact of the matter is, the whole
thing was exaggerated to the extent of
being little less than a pure fabrication,
fact substantiated by the nurse, Mr..
Clark, who called on us this week. 1t
is true every member of the family was
stricken with the dreaded malady, but
as in all instances of the first appear
ance OF an epidemic in sparsely set
tied locality, the people were taken
unawares and unprepared to contend
with it. In the first appearance of the
malady In that family, they were prob
ably ignorant of its true nature until
they were all stricken down, for, as we
all know, that fatal disease travels
rapidly among the members of the
household into which it once enters.
| When the cases were diagnosed by the
attending physicians, then the trouble
to find nurses arose, for it is not every
person who feels that he can afford to
expose himself, however willing and
solicitous he may be. The result was
that the situation was distressing for a
| time, as relatives and friends, on ac-
count of their families, did not dare to
go and lend helping hand. A first
class nurse was finally found in the
person of Mr.. Clark, and now all the
remaining members of the family have
recovered. They were attended by
two physicians from Jackson, who used
the anti-tOxine remedy in combating
the disease. The tale of destitution,
want of food, ETC., is the worst kind of
rot. The family is in comfortable cir
cumstances, but what its members did
want was that timely help which no
amount of money could have secured
under the circumstances.
We clip the above from the Gala
veras Chronicle. The article referred
to was a special dispatch sent from
Stockton. 1t not only exaggerated the
facts as our cotemporary says, but also
incorrectly gave the residence of the
Garaventa family as Amador county,
whereas they live on the Calaveras side
of the river.-Ed.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
:" I wrote to Doctor
Pierce, who sent me
a very kind letter
and advised me-"

Thousands of weak and sick women
can trace the beginning of new life of
perfect health to that letter written to
DR.. Pierce.
Sick and ailing women are invited to
consult DR.. Pierce, by letter, free. All
correspondence held as strictly private
and sacredly confidential Address DIR.
R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N Y.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures
weak and aching backs, headaches, nerv-
business and other womanly ailments by
curing the womanly diseases which cause
them.
rIn the spring of 1900 I became very ill.,
writes Mrs Alviena Scholtz of Lake Washing
ton, Lesueur Co., Mimi, rmy back was very
weak and ached so that could do work at
all, SO was Obliged to take to my bed. / felt a
constant desire to urinate and the pains in
abdomen were almost unbearable. wrote to
DIR. Pierce, who sent me very kind letter and
advised me to take his Favorite Prescription'
and Golden Medical Discovery 1 took six
bottles of each and am a well woman now I
cannot say enough in favor of DR.. Pierce's
medicines
UFavorite Prescription makes weak
women strong, sick women we'll. Acceot
no substitute for the medicine which
works wonders for weak women,
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
most desirable laxative for delicate
women, =
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
OLD FASHIONED.

What has become of the old fashion
ed woman who said. "Oh. now you
hush?'
What has become of the old fashion.
ed man who had his picture taken in
lodge regalia?
What has become of the old fashion
ed woman who wore a long gold chain
around her neck?
What has become Of the old fashion
ed woman who did things in three
shakes of lambs tail?
What has become Of the old fashion
ed woman who referred to the best
room in her house as "the roomY
What has become of the old fashion
ed home where the children sat with
their noses at the window every night
watching for their father?
What has become of the old fashion
ed girl who. as soon as she became en-
gagged, got out her crochet needle and
began to make her own trimmings p
Atchison Globe.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
Looking Out For Papa.

A sweet little maid of four years was
distressed the other evening because
her father did not come home to dinner
on time. Her grownup sister said o
her:
Papa is naughty, and when he
comes we won't give him any tea"
When he did come, the sister sent the
teapot out to the kitchen for fresh tea.
The baby looked ON with a troubled
face and stole softly to her own room.
Shortly she returned with something
squeezed up in her tiny fist Going up
to her sister, she whispered:
"Annie, I'll give you all my pennies
if you'll give papa his tea."
And, opening her hand, she displayed
all her carefully boarded pennies
New York Times.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
MAKING BoNeLEss HAMS.
HOusekeepers May DO 1t as Well as q
Professional Butcher.


Professional Butcher.
Little though one may think, the
process OF making q boneless ham Is
quite a fine art and one that requires
no small degree of skill in the under
taking. In fact, 1t Is not every one
who can "bone" a ham successfully.
In the event housekeeper unfamiliar
with the art of removing the bone
from hams were to undertake the job
she would be almost certain to begin
operations by first Of all splitting the
ham open and endeavoring to carve out
the bone by cutting around it. The re-
suit would be failure and vexation Of
the worst sort, to say nothing of ruin
ed ham. The proper way to remove
the bone would never suggest itself to
the average housekeeper.
The operator stands the ham on end
against a supporting block and pro-
ceeds to carve around the bone from
one end as deep as it is possible for
him to run his hand and knife down
into the flesh and around the bone.
Having reached the extreme limit (as
far, in fact, as it is possible to extend
the knife, he reverses the ham and
begins cutting around the bone from
the other end, cutting downward until
he reaches the point that he attained
in cutting from the end on which he
began, the entire operation being sci
entifically correct and on the principle
of skinning an animal The bone then
slips out clear and smooth, free from
any adhering flesh.
AS soon as this Is done stout twine is
wrapped around the ham and drawn
taut completely closing the aperture
left by the removal of the bone. The
twine is thus made fast and the ham
laid away for day or two, at the end
of which time the hole has closed so
neatly that, in slicing the ham, it is
difficult to determine the exact spot
from which the bone was removed.
This is the proper mode of making
boneless ham, and with a little prac
tice any housekeeper can learn to do
the work as well as a professional
butcher. They will observe that first
of all the bone is surrounded by It's
sue, and by starting the operation from
the ends they will be surprised with
what facility this tissue, dividing the
bone from the flesh, peels loose from
the former.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
Mushroom Poisoning.

Another case of mushroom poisoning
happened at Douglas Flat last week.
The family of Jas. Glass, consisting of
the father. two sons and daughter,
and their guest, Antoine Rocco of
Murphys, who dined with them, were
the victims. The daughter died, but
the others recovered after great deal
of suffering. This family had been
gathering and eating mushrooms for
years and believed they could detect
the poisonous from the good ones with
unerring certainty.-Calaveras Chroni-
cla
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
HER FACE HER FORTUNE.
why One Girl Got a Good Paying
and Easy Position.

and Easy Position.
She was a sweet looking girl, with as
fair a pink and white complexion as
woman ever desired, and was chatting
with one Of her own sex on a Staten
Island ferryboat, while I was seated
so near that could not help hearing.
Several times my truant eyes deserted
my paper and stole a glance at the
face that was so attractive.
1T. was the luckiest thing that ever
happened to me-" she said to her COM
panion, when 1 went into that Fifth
avenue store Just to buy comb. How
little 1 thought that would be work
ing there at greater wages than had
ever hoped to earn! I hesitated about
going In, because feared the prices
would be too high, but I did go In and
came out with comb without paying
a cent for it. And, better than all,
had been engaged to begin the next
Monday as a saleswoman.
Il was nearly discouraged before
that, for 1 was getting only 81 a week,
and we were awfully pinched at home,
1t was Friday too. Fortunately for me,
the store was crowded when I went in,
and the proprietor left his desk that
stands in little rallied off corner and
came to wait on me. noticed that he
looked very sharply at me. but not at
all in an impudent manner.
Pardon me, miss he said, but
am looking for young lady to assist
me in the store here, and if your cir
cumstances are such that you would
care for the place would like to have
you consider it.
81 was wonderfully surprised, but
thanked him, saying that knew moth
ing about the business.
"That doesn't NATTER he replied
You can soon learn 1t. To be frank, 1
would like to have you on account Of
your complexion. You know we sell
all sorts of goods for the complexion
and articles for beautifying, and your
face would do more to make sales than
all of the arguments and representa-
tons that could be made
well, the result was that 1 got a
fine place, with easy work, at $15 q
week. My hours are short, and SIM
ply play the agreeable while selling
goods at an immense profit. I wouldn't
let any of the concoctions touch my
face for anything, but the customers
appear to be impressed by my COM
plexion, and the proprietor is satisfied.
So am I."-New York Herald.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
Brass In England In Chaucer,s Time

Brass In England In Chaucer's Time.
A metal resembling brass, but said
to have been superior in quality, was
known in England as "maslin" as early
as the time of Chaucer, and in the
reign of Henry VIII. an act of parlia-
ment was passed prohibiting the ex.
port of brass out of England. Whether
the earlier monumental brasses still to
be found in our churches were made
originally in England is not absolutely
certain, the probability. according to
some antiquaries, being that they were
of French or Belgian workmanship
Chambers Journal.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
Shot In His Left Leg.

For all kinds of sores, burns. bruises,
or either wounds DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is surelcure. Skin diseases
yield to it at once. Never fails in cases
of piles. Cooling and healing. None
genuine but DeWitt's. Beware of
counterfeits. 81 suffered for many
years from sore caused by gun shot
wound in my left Leg" says A. S. Full
Ter. English, Ind. "It would not heal
and gave me much trouble. used all
kinds of remedies to no purpose until 1
tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. A
few boxes completely cured me. !"
Kerr's Pharmacy, Jackson,
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
Two Good Whist Hand.

Once upon a time two young men
and two young women were playing
whist, and quite frequently one Of the
young men and one of the young wom-
en- found that their fingers were in
twined under the table, out of sight.
This finger contact did not in the
least disconcert them-in fact, they ap-
peared to enjoy the play much more
than did the other young woman and
young man.
Moral.-The enjoyment of the game
depends on the hands that are held
New York Herald.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
. Chean Mt the Price.


A certain pompous and officious judge
in western town had just fined a
young lawyer $40 for contempt of
court. After it had been paid grave
old attorney walked up to the bench
and laid down ten dollar goldpiece.
what is that for" asked the judge.
"For contempt. your honor" was the
reply.
"But didn't fine you for contempt" !"
answered the judge. "There must be
some mistake"
ooh, no, there isn't" replied the old
man. 81 have cherished secret con-
tempt for this court for long time,
aud I'm willing to pay for it."-Chica-
go News.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
Compensation.

Mrs. Jones-How do you like your
new cook. Mrs. Brown?
Mrs. Brown-Well, I'll tell you. She
is a perfect failure at cooking, but,
then, there are always compensations.
She cooks so wretchedly, In fact, that
she can't eat her own cooking. 1t real
ly is quite saving, you know.-Boston
Transcript.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
Left the HOnse

Leave the house." cried little Binks,
making brave bluff of strength to the
burglar.
81 intend to, my small friend" re-
piled the burglar courteously. 81 am
merely after the contents. When l
take houses, do it through the regu-
lar real estate channels"
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
'Tis Easy To Feel Good.

Countless thousands have found a
blessing to the body in DIR. Kings New
Life Pills, which positively cure Con-
stipation, Sick Headache, Dizziness,
Jaundice, Malaria, Fever and Ague and
all Liver and Stomach troubles. Purely
vegetables; never gripe or weaken.
Only 25c at D. B. Spagnoli's drug
store.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
Neglect Means Danger.

Don't neglect biliousness and con-
stipation. Your health will suffer per-
manently if you do. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers cure such cases. M. B.
Smith, Butternut, Mich, says 'De-
Wits Little Early Risers are the most
satisfactory pills ever took. Never
grippe or cause nausea. Kerr's Phar-
macy, Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
A Laonhnla Oman.

You're fraud. sirP cried the indig-
nant patient. you guaranteed your
medicine to cure after everything else
failed, and"-
"Well, my dear sir" replied the fake
medicine man, probably you haven't
tried everything else."-Philadelphia
Press.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
An Urgent Case.

When the doctors telephone rang
late one night, he went to the instru-
ment himself and received an urgent
appeal from two fellow practitioners
to come down to the club for a quiet
game.
EMILY, DEAR" he said, turning to his
wife, '1 am called out again, and it ap-
pears to be very serious case, for
there are two doctors already in at
tendance."-New York Times.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
Politicians.

Phil Brick-What's the difference be-
tween an honest and a dishonest poll
tician?
Phil Ossifer-One is in politics for the
good he can do his fellow citizens,
while the other is in politics for any
amount he can do his fellow citizens
Ohio State Journal.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
All Over Arnin,

"Here are half dozen prescriptions
l would like to have you fill as soon as
you can," wheezed Rivers.
II can see they are all for the cure
Of a cold" remarked the druggist. look
ing them over.
"It's this way" explained Rivers.
''When l had the other cold. tried all
these. One of 'em cured me, but
can't remember now, confound it.
which one it wasr'-Chicago Tribune.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
Proved His Love,

Are you sure 1t is really and truly
loveT she asked.
Positive" answered the practical
young man who had just proposed. Il
tested it."
Tested it2'
Yes. / doctored myself for indiges-
ton for two weeks before definitely de-
Gliding just what the symptoms meant" "
Chicago Post.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25

During the month of April SUNSET
LIMITED will leave San Francisco for
New Oreleans every Monday up to and
including April 21st, at 4:50 p. m. via
San Jose, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles,
Ell Paso, San Antonio and Houston.
Direct connecting with trains for New
York. Secure full information for any
Agent Southern Pacific Company.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
High Toned.

'This." the salesman said, handing
out another package, "is also an excel
lent substitute for coffee. 1t is very
wholesome. 1t makes red blood"
Haven't you something" asked the
young woman with the earrings, "that
makes blue blood"-Chicago Tribune.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
supply Practically 1nexhaustible.

supply Practically Inexhaustible.
Don't you ever run out of material
for playsT asked the admiring friend.
Great Scott, mop exclaimed the pro-
life writer Of burlesque operas. "Look
at this pile of blank paper and all these
writing implements, will youT-Ex-
change.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25
Hooked.

Mrs. Newlywed-The night you pro-
posed you acted like a fish out of wa
ter.
Mr.. Newlywed-I was-and very
cleverly landed too!-Puck.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-25

We have never had as great troubles
In the daytime as we have imagined
when lying awake at nights.-Atchison
Globe.