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Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
The Origin of Speech

The dog can emit four or five differ
ent tones, each indicative Of a special
mental condition and each fully under
stood by its companions. The barn
door fowl is credited with from nine to
twelve distinct vocal sounds. each ca
pable of special Interpretation by its
fellows. The gestures of the lower an
imals are either facial, like the grim
aces of the monkey, or changes of bod
lily attitude, like those of a dog. After
citing the above mentioned facts the
president of the anthropological sec
ton of the British association in a re-
cent address went on to say that he
thought it might not unreasonably be
inferred that the remote progenitors
of man relied upon equally lowly
means of communication and that from
such humble beginnings speech has
been slowly evolved. Even yet we find
gestures, facial expressions and GER
tain vocal sounds often more eloquent
than words.-Youth's Companion.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
PARAGONS OF DUTY.
EroII Legends of FiliaI Piety al
Practiced In Japan,

fT3ctice0 In Japan.
The Japanese make much of the duty
of children to parents. In some of
their popular stories they exaggerate
the wholesome virtue until it becomes
absurd. There is group of such tales
called "The Four and Twenty Para
gons of Filial Piety," some of which
Mr.. Basil Hall Chamberlain collects in
Things Japanese"
One is the story of the paragon whose
cruel stepmOther was very fond of fish.
In spite of her harsh treatment he lay
naked on frozen lake until his body
melted hole in the ice. He caught
two fish that came up to breathe and
set them before his. stepmother. An
other paragon lay uncovered at night
in order that the mosquitoes should
fasten on him alone and allow his
parents to slumber undisturbed.
Still another, who was extremely
poor, determined to sacrifice his own
child in order to save food to support
his aged mother. He was rewarded
by heaven with the discovery of a yes
sci filled with gold, on which the whole
family lived happily ever after. A
fourth gave her father a chance to es-
cape while she clung to the jaws of the
tiger which was about to devour him.
The drollest story of all is of Rovai-
shi. This paragon, although seventy
years old, used to dress in baby's
clothes and sprawl about the floor. His
object was piously to delude his par
ents, who were more than ninety years
of age, into the idea that they could
not be so very old after all, seeing that
they had an infant son.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
The White Pine.

The white pine is distinctively a
northern tree. The native distribution
of the tree was from Newfoundland
on the east to Lake Winnipeg on the
west and thence to the southern bound
aries Of Wisconsin, Michigan, Penn
sylvania, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The white pine belt also followed the
Appalachian range as far to the south
as Georgia. The best growth Of the
tree was in Maine and the British ter
ritory east Of the state, along the st.
Lawrence river, in New Hampshire,
Vermont, northern New York, Michi-
gan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and GEN.
trail Pennsylvania.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
SHAM DIAMONDS.
They Are More Common Than II
Generally Imagined.

Generally Imagined.
\ point in favor Of the diamond is
that its imitation is more or less easy
Of detection A real diamond cannot
be touched with file, and false one,
though it can be made to scratch
glass, will not cut quartz. It's brillian-
cy also fades. while the real diamond
is absolutely permanent. 1t reflects
all the light falling on its posterior sur
face at an angle of incidence greater
than "a degrees 13 minutes, but its
counterfeit only reflects half this light.
But the imitation of the diamond
may be more common than is imag-
ined. There is good story of one of
the famous NJ. Bourguignon's custom
ers. A lady went into the well known
Paris atelier of sham gems and asked
the price of a parure in exact imitation
Of the one she produced. "Was NJ.
BOurguignon sure that the imitation
would be perfect? Had he observed the
peculiar beauty and purity of the
stones" The reply came: "Be calm,
madame. The same workman shall
have the job. You may rely upon an
exact counterpart of his former work. "
Pulverized quartz is used for these
stones, and it is supplied in the sand
from the forests of Fontainebleau.
Hundreds of men and numbers of wo-
men and girls are employed in the
Bourguignon business, and they make
not only diamonds, but pearls. emer-
aids, rubies and sapphires. The girls
line the false pearls with fish scales,
and wax, polish and color with mineral
the other 'stones. s."-Gentleman's Mag
aZinC
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
Government Clocks.

Scattered throughout the, various
Washington departments are hundreds
of clocks and chronometers, which cost
the government annually thousands of
dollars. The chronometers are the most
expensive clocks in existence, and they
are to be found on board every war
ship of the United States. These.time-
pieces cost $4O0 each. The ones most
consulted are those in the marblegroom
of the senate and in the speaker'sa salobby
sof the house. Hundreds of people,daily
correct their watches by them.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
Guerrilla Warfare.

The word guerrilla is Spanish and
first came into common use in this
country, during the time of the penin-
sular war; but Spain throughout her
long history has always been recogniz-
ed as the country most ideally suited
for guerrilla tactics. There is no re-
gion in Europe in which it is more diff
cult to wage successful war. 'If the
army of invasion is small, it is defeat
ed; if it is large, it starves."
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
Prepared For AN Emergencies.

1t is proverbial, Of course, that the
French shopman always hopes to make
twice as much as he should out of the
Englishman and twice as much again
out of the American. An English tour
list who knew the French shopman,
though he did not know his language,
adopted simple expedient for trans
acting his business abroad. He carried
a card into every shop he entered on
one side of which was written, Com
bien" (How muchO and on the other,
"Je yous donnerai la moitie" q will
give you half. 1t is said that he never
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
Kent Her Eyes open.

The first appearance on the stage Of
Mrs. Kendall was at the early age of
five years. She played the part of
blind child and frankly confessed that
1t was not a success. Unwisely she
had been given a pair Of new shoes
for the performance, and so great was
the child's delight in these that nothing
could induce her to keep her eyes shut,
as she should have done. and refrain
from taking stray peeps at her beau
tiful, shiny footgear.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
AIaric's Grave.

1t is said that when Alaric, the con.
queror of Rome, died "a river was
turned aside to make place in its
bed for his grave, and when he was
buried the water was again let into
its former channel, and the prisoners
who had helped to bury him were
killed, so that no one might find out
where the conqueror Of Rome was
buried"
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
What He SAW.

An Irish teamster went to his parish
priest in a great fright and told him
that he had seen ghost on the church
wall as he passed it in the night.
"And what was it like" asked the
priest.
"It was like nothing so much as a
big ass" said Patrick, wild eyed.
"Go home, Pat, and be easy" replied
the priest soothingly. you've only
seen your own shadow"
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11

To learn the worth Of a MANS reli-
gion do business with hhim.-Aphorisms
and Reflections.
To make good teaiand coffees the wa
ter should be takeniat the first bubble.
Remember continued, boiling causes the
water to part with Its gasess and be-
come fiat. This stthet cause tOf much
bad tea and coffee.T7-Iadies' Lad Home Jour-
nal 4
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
C1n.sifxinr n Mummx.

The story is told of French savant
returned from Egypt bringing a royal
mummy with him, and the case was
opened at Marseilles. Being told that
it contained pharaoh. the officer
looked up pharaoh in the tariff, but no
mention could he find of such an arti-
Gle. Then it occurred to him that a
nice, high duty was on dried fish, and
the savant had to pay as if for that
commodity.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
A HAD Inf.

hewitt - Yes, old Goodman's three
boys are bad lot Two of them at
least ought to be in Jail.
Brown - Some redeeming, quality
about the third one, eh?
Newitt-Yes; he's already there
Catholic Standard and Times.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
Ono of Many.

Mr.. Gillis-Surely, Miss Gray, you
haven't forgotten me already? Why,
proposed to you at the seashore last
summer!
Miss Gray (much puzzled)-Can't you
recall some other incident?-Judge.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
Apiarx and Apea.

Host-Now that you've seen the
house and the stable, 1 want to show
you our apiary.
Old Gentleman-Well, l s'pose I've
got to, but if there's anything 1 hate
it's monkeys.-San Francisco Chron-
icle.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
Never Rer,nou,.b.. IN. Chat,

NtNtr NcEfnVuIsheS the ChAT.
"a woman has acted as speaker of
the Colorado house of representatives"
said Kilduff
Mrs. Tin acts constantly as speaker
Of my house," added Mr.. Tfff.-Detroit
Free Press
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
The Turnip.

The seed of the globe turnip is about
the twentieth part of an inch in diane
ter, and vet in the course of a few
months this seed will be enlarged by
the soil and the air into 27,00O,O00 times
its original bulk, and this in addition
to bunch Of leaves. 1t has been found
by experiment that a turnip seed will
weight fifteen times in a minute. Tur-
nips growing in peat ground have been
found to increase more than $4,000
times the weight Of their seeds in a
day.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
Not Worth Mentioning.

Financier-Putting through thatrail.
road deal netted me 100000.
Wife-Your friend lost by it, didn't
he?
"All he had. But, then. he only had
$25, 000."-Brooklyn Life.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
Church Notice.

st. Augustine's Mission, room situat-
ed on Court street. Services as follows:
Every 1st and Sd Sunday, services at
IL a. m. Every I'd and 4th Sunday,
services at 1880 p. m. Sunday school
every Sunday at p. m. The Young
Peoples Society of Spiritual Growth
will meet every Sunday, at $50 p. m
If WILLIAM TUSoN, Rector.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
Comparisons Are "odorous..

"Well, I don't see much difference
between 'notoriety' and 'fame.'"
"You don't? Then you wouldn't be
able to distinguish between the per-
fume of limburger cheese and that of
the rose."- e."-Philadelphia Press.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11

This would be much more peaceful
world if lots of grown up people as well
as children could only be seen and not
heard Chicago News.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
A woman,s WAY,

Madge-I wonder why she bothers 50
much about her complexion?
Marjorie-I suppose it's because she
hasn't any.-Judge.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11

No man can appreciate how another
man can be busy when he wants ID
talk to him.-Atcidson Globe.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
Salt Lake CITY water.

There is flowing water in all the
streets of Salt Lake City, and little
creeks and rivulets run through many
Of the yards Of private houses. At
nearly every street corner there is
flowing fountain. The city's water sup
ply tumbles down from the snow cap
ped mountains into streams Of crystal
white, shining and cold as ice.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11

Savages, so far as known, are ex-
empt from cancer.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11

SAFE DEPOSIT-Safe deposit boxes can be
rented from the Bank of Amador County at the
small expense of 35 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 institu-
tion. Send money away through the Bank of
Amador County; you will save 10 per cent and
upward over poStoffice or express Money sent
parts of the world. We have the latest quota
tions on foreign exchange.
SAVE MONEY-It doesn't cost anything to
deposit money in the Bank of Amador County
the new year hy opening up a bank account A
man or woman with a bank account has
financial standing. Don't bury your money
when you die 1t can't be found and you are liza
BILE to be robbed while alive
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11

oo,,oo,.-.. - -. . IOSS UI MannUuui
ing the following symptoms: Sallow coul
nance dark spots under the eyes, pain in
head, ringing In the ears, loss of confider
dimdence in approaching strangers, palpitat
OF the heart, weakness Of the limbs and bs
consumption, etc.
DIR. GIBBON has practiced in San Franci
over 81 years, and those troubled should
fafl to consult him and receive the benei
his great skill and experience. The doc
cures when others fail. Try him. Cures "a
anteed. Persons cured at home. Charges re
enable. Call or write.
DR.. J. F. GIBBoN, 625 Kearney street, {
Francisco, Cal.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
TO THE UNFORTUNATE
DIR. G1BBor

This old reliable |
themost successful s
cialist in San Fran
CO stillcontinues to d
all Sexual and Semi
Diseases, such as CT
orrhea, elect, Stricti
Syphilis in all its fol
Skin Diseases, Nerv|
De ility, Impoter
Seminal Weakness, !,
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11

ITO PRINTERs.-A COMPLETE OUTFIT
Il for Seven or Eight Column Paper, in
cluding Washington Hand Press, body and dis
play type, rules leads, etc. Will be sold cheap
for cash.
Also, one Mustang Mailer, and Mailing Out
fit; good as new. Address, Ledger ONCE lack.
son, Cal.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-11
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
BANK OF AMADOR COUNTY
Incorporated November, 1895
Capital Stock : $4,000

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Alfonso Ginocchio, S. G. Spagnoli John Strohm
Frederick Eudey and Alex Eudey of Jackson
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-05-20

and, subject to ratification by Presi-
dent-elect Palma. DR.. Findiey first ad-
vanced the theory that yellow fever is
spread by mosquitoes.
An old Spanish concession for electric
lightning, known as the Casteda con-
cession, which Governor General Wood
made operative recently. was removed
by him today. It is understood this
action was taken on orders from Wash
ington.
Memorial services for Jose Marti
were held in all the churches here to-
day President-elect Palma and Cen
erals Gomez and Castillo attended the
services. During the day general
distribution of charitable donations to
the poor took place at the city hall.
BOTTLES of wine and baskets of pro-
visions were given to about 1900 peo-
pie.
Final reports show that General
Wood viii turn over the republic to-
morrow 1857, 200 in cash and also 81,
3O8,607 in bonds. against which the cur
rent liabilities are charged. The final
figures of the expenditure of insular
funds during General Woods admin
lstratiOn are SAC, 159 056.
During the whole period Of the
American occupation the amount ex-
pended has been $50, 75S. 525. Orders
were issued today that not man be
allowed to go ashore after the Ameri-
can troops embark at the conclusion
of the ceremonies tomorrow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-05-20
SEVERAL FOR EACH OFFICE.
Wyoming Has No Scarcity Of Candi-
dates for State Ticket.
Especial to The Herald.)


Cheyenne, Wyo., Nay 19.-There
promises to be a merry time at Raw
Inns July Is, when the Republican
state convention is called to order. It
is alleged that things political are not
running as smoothly in the Republican
camp as is indicated by the unruff1ed
surface. and that some surprises are in
store for aspirants for office when the
state convention gets down to work.
AS the matter now stands, Governor
Richards, Secretary ChattertOn, Audi
tor Grant and superintendent of Public
Instruction lyman are candidates for
denomination. Governor Richards is
not openly opposed, but it is said a
certain candidate VINO has been active
in Republican circles for several years
has his heart set on filing the execu-
tive's chair and believes he will get
the nomination.
This same aspirant has given it out
that Messrs. Chatterton and lyman
viii not be renominated. Under the
law, the state treasurer cannot serve
a second consecutive term Mr. Abbot
consequently must step down and out.
There are several candidates for the
position, among them being ex-MayOr
Schnitger and eX-Treasurer Hay Of
/ Cheyenne, and J. I. Baird Of Newcas-
tie. A. c. Thomas Of Big Horn county
is said to be a candidate for secretary
of state.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-05-20
FIRE AT ROBINSON
Miners Supply Store Burned
With Loss of $35, 600
Owned by Salt Lakers.
Especial to The Herald.l

Robinson, Utah, May 20.-Fire de-
stroyed the Miners Supply store short
~ after midnight thi morning. The
flames were discovered about midnight.
The whistles were blown and the entire
pOpulace turned out to fight the fire
with the ingle hose at hand and with
buckets. For a time it looked as If
Ferguson's livery stable and a num-
Der Of other building would also be de-
strOyed, but they were saved by hard
work. A millinery store next to the
Miners Supply store caught fire, but
the flames were eXttnguished. After
nearly two hours work the citizens
succeeded in getting the fire under con-
troll. The Miners Supply store and con-
tents are practically total loss.
1t is believed the fire originated from
an electric light wire. The loss is
$4,000 on the stock and $1,000 on the
building.
On the second floor of the building
is a lodge room, in which five different
orders meet. They saved their para
Phernalia, but lcst all their furniture,
James x. Ferguson, the manager of
the store owned One-half Of the stock.
The other stockholders are David
Keith, James Ivers, Mrs. Mary Judge
and Henry Newell.
The electric light and telephone wires
are burned down and the town is in
darkness.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-05-20
BACK TO THE OLD COUNTRY.
Foreigners Are Going Because Of the
Strike.

0LIAkEs
Wflkesbarre. Pa. May 1s.-President
John Mitchell of the United Mine
workers of America, arrived here from
Hazelton shortly after o'clock tonight
and established strike headquarters at
the Hotel Hart. The national president
stated that so far as the miners side
of the controversy was concerned the
situation had not changed in the least
Mr.. Mitehelrs attention was called 70
the fact that the city of Philadelphia
had contracted for a supply OF bltuml-
nous coal to take the place Of antnra-
cite which had been cut of by the rail-
way companies furnishing It. In reply
to a question as to whether the mine
workers would attempt to prevent the
shipment of soft coal to places where
hard coal is used, he said:
Considering the proposition In
general way, / will say that we Go not
desire to make any city a victim or
have any person suffer because OF our
quarrel with the coal companies"
He was pressed for a more explicit
statement. but refused to 90 into it any
deeper. except to say that it was mat
fer which would have to be settled by
the three executive boards of the an
tbracite fields. They will meet here on
Wednesday.
Judging by the action Of the union
during the last strike, when efforts
were made to stop the shipment OF SOFT
coal into anthracite territory, II IS not
unlikely that the miners may take SIM
liar action within the next few days.
Two carloads Of foreigners left the
Hazelton region today. Most Of them
were booked for New York, whence
they will sail for their native countries.
Most of the foreigners viii seek work
in the bituminOus region
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-05-20
DAWN OF CUBA'S FREEDOM
Joy at Attaining Liberty Tempered by Grief for the Patriot Dead
Palma to Be naugurated TOday-POOr Taken Care
Of-Many FavOrs Granted

TTAVANA, May 19.-Havana was
II awakened this morning by the
ringing of innumerable bells, toll
ing requiem for the patriot dead.
Today was also the anniversary Of the
death of Jose Marti, the hero of Dos
Rios, and the father Of the last revOlu-
ton. Marti's death was commemorated
today by masses celebrated in all the
churches, and General Maxine Gomez
paid a touching tribute to his memory
in Ell MundO.
Under the auspices Of the city coun-
Gil. a crown of flowers was also de-
posted on Tosos de Las Laurels in Ca
banas fortress, where the Cuban pris-
oners were shot
Last nights festivities were conclud-
ed with a torchlight parade two miles
long, with half a dozen Cuban bands.
There were many women in the ranks.
There was great deal of noisy jubila-
ton, but no disorder.
Special trains began arriving today
from different parts of the island It is
believed that at least 10000 people from
the provinces win be here tomorrow.
The New York and Florida steamers
arriving here today had big passenger
lists.
The last day Of the American Occupa-
ton was devoted by Governor General
Wood and his staff to arranging the
final details Of evacuation tomorrow.
The palace was fairly besieged all
day by impOrtunate persons appealing
for some last favor before the curtain
drops. There was also a constant
stream Of callers to say formal fare
well.
DR.. Carlos Findley was today ap-
pointed chief health officer of the ISL
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-05-20
AMERICAN ARMY OFFICERS
INSULT FILIPINO WOMEN
Compel Them to Take Part in a Drunken Dance
Dispensing With All FOrmaIitieS
Direct Testimony Of an Eye Witness That the Whites Gave Natives
Lessons in BarOarism.

he did not know who issued the order
In case there was fighting the natives
either fed or were killed.
The witness also told Of the eXecu-
ton of the bandit Pedro Gargamo. at
the town Of Guimal for which, he said,
Mcdonald was tried by court martial
He said IL was common talk that be-
fore GargamO was killed he was struck
on the back of the head with a bOlo.
Using Dumdum Bullets.
The witness said it was "unwritten
law out there to take no prisoners"
He said "dumdum' bullets were is
sued in the regular way with other am
munition. He had seen them strike a
man and take the top of his head off.
He could not tell whether it was one
of his own comrades or a native. He
was questioned closely by Senator
Beverage, and described them as ex-
plosive bullets. He had not written
home about these bullets, although he
considered the. use Of them revolving.
Answering questions as to the burn
ing of a woman and two children, he
said the woman was in a bamboo shack
and appeared at the door or the win
dow. No attempt was made to rescue
her, but it would have been impossible.
allnOugh she came TO the door while
the slRck was burning. He spoke Of
some articles that he had written for
the papers, but said he wanted it I'M
derstoOd that he was not under oath
when he wrote them. In answer to
Senator McComas, he said that his
company occasionally took prisoners
that were not killed He had seen
many prisoners held by other COM
mands. and they were all treated kind
" and were not being shot or killed.
He admitted that the killing of prison
ers was not general. The killing Of
prisoners was a matter that lay with
the officers"
Answering Senator Dietrich, he said
that his command usually treated the
FllipinOs kindly. He said his captain
was known as a niger hater." He
90 Brien) had never received orders
from his captain to kill prisoners, Re
plying to Senator Patterson, he said
the explosive bullets did not have the
government stamp upon them. He ex-
poets to receive some Of these bullets
tomorrow, when he will continue his
testimony.