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Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
AN EXPRESS PACKAGE.
Why the Shipper wouId Not Desie,
nate Its Value.

why tne sn1pper WOuId Not OeD1g>s
nate Its Value.
What is the valueT' asked an ex-
press agent in Broadway office Of a
keen eyed customer who had handed
him package to be sent to western
city. The man addressed did not an
swer at once, but glanced at a printed
card on the wall that reads, always
state the value of your shipment"
'If I state the value, will your COM
pany pay me that amount in case the
package is lostT asked the man In his
turn.
Certainly not, unless that is proved
to be its value" answered the agent
IF / state the value, can 1 prove q
greater value if it is lost?"
You will have to ask a lawyer that
question:" replied the agent.
"That isn't necessary, for happen to
know the law" said the shipper. "Your
company is trying to establish an un-
fair rule, because It works only one
way. You are right when you say that
my statement cannot bind you, for In
case of loss you can prove the value,
but my statement would bind me, for
the court would say that.I was 'estop-
ped by my declaration as to the value.
"If shipper should undervalue his
shipment, thinking that thereby he
would reduce the charges, he would
have to stand by his statement, and
your notice is calculated to make him
do that very thing. You can mark my
shipment No value stated and then If
we meet in the courts it will be on an
equal footing."-New York Herald.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
A Mark Twain Story.

Two Englishmen were discussing
with Mark Twain the old topic of
American humor as not appreciated by
foreigners.
But are the English really so OBJ
tuse?" asked one of them.
"Obtuse! You can't get an idea into
an Englishman's head with a surgical
operation" declared Mark Twain.
The questioner remained in solemn
thought for a moment Then he broke
into hearty laugh.
"Quite delicious joker he exclaim-
ed. Though of course if you were
to open the Englishman's skull you
would kill him, would you not?"
Mark Twain turned to the second
Englishman. "What did. L, tell you!
He wants to know whether it wouldn't
kill himp'
The countenance of the second Eng
lishman was like blank wall.
Wouldn't it?" he Queried.-New York
Times
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
Beating the Customs.

A party of Englishmen staying in
France went for drive which extend
ed beyond the italian frontier, where
they purchased basket of fruit. Up
on their return the revenue official
stopped the carriage and said the tax
must be paid for the fruit. The Eng
lishmen at once told the driver to stand
still for awhile. Then, with the dis
gusted official looking on, but unable
to interfere, they calmly and deliber-
ately ate the contents of the basket
and went on their way untaxed and
rejoicing.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
The P0faf0.

Humboldt says that at the time Of
the discovery Of America the potato
was cultivated In all the temperate
parts of South America from Chile up
the coast. The Spaniards first noticed
1t in Peru. The variety Of potato culti-
waited in Europe and North America
grows wild in Chile. Different species
OF the plant are found growing wild In
most parts Of South America and, 1t is
claimed by many botanists, in Mexico
and Arizona.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
They Wanted a Rest.

A Scottish congregation presented
their minister with a sum of money
and sent him off to the continent for a
holiday.
A gentleman just come from the con-
tnent met prominent member Of the
church and said to him:
"Oh, by the bye, l met your minister
in Germany. He was looking very
well-he didn't look as If he needed u
rest"
NO." said the church member very
calmly; sit was ma him; it was the
congregation that was needin' q rest"
-Pearson's Weekly.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
ReeflNa, Music.

While the structure of the music of
stridulating organs of beetles is ex-
tremely simple they sometimes pos,
sess contrivances for varying the
pitch. The general structure of such
an organ is a hard surface covered
with striations,. over which some other
member of the body furnished with a
rasping edge or area is rubbed. When
the striated edge is divided into parts
with finer and coarser markings. varia-
tions of pitch can be produced.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
A way of Cookinr Rodent,,

The negro slaves Of Jamaica used to
regard rats as a dainty, their masters
not providing them with any other
meat. Their method of cooking the
toothsome rodents was to impale each
one on a long wooden skewer after
cleaning the animal and cutting off the
tail, turning it briskly around over a
fire until the hair was all burned off.
Then it was scraped until free from
fur, and finally the end of the skewer
was stuck into the ground, inclined to-
ward the fire, until it was toasted dry
and crisp, thus being made ready for
the meal.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
The Main Point.

Mrs. Gatterson-You will come to
dinner anyway, Mr.. Tutter. will you
not, though am afraid there will not
be many interesting people PRESENT.
Tutter (gallantly)-What difference
does that make? One is always sure
Of good square meal at your house.
Harlem Life.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
Used to smoke In Church.

The Rev. DR.. Parr, when perpetual
curate of Hatton, Warwickshire, which
living he held from 1888 to 1870, regu-
larly smoked in the vestry while the
congregation were singing long hymns.
chosen for the purpose, Immediately be-
fore the sermon. The doctor was wont
to exclaim, my people like long
hymns, but pyefer a long pipe."-All
the Year Round.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
A Curious Funeral Ceremony

1t is said that when Alaric, the con-
queror of Rome, died that "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 con-
Queror of Rome was buried.
The river thus turned was the Busen-
to and the place near Cosento, Italy.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
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. at would not heal
and gave me much trouble. l used all
kinds OF remedies to no purpose until l
tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. A
few boxes completely cured me"
Kerr's Pharmacy, Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
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. NJ. 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., 1902-04-18
Gowns and Their wearer..

1.-THE simpler the gown" some one
had said, 'the prettier a really beauti-
full woman appears"
They all nodded, and presently one
dear thing leaned over to another dear
thing and remarked quite casually,
what an elaborate gown you have on,
dearr'-Chicago Post.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
The Heart.

That wonderful piece Of mechanism,
the heart, appears to work continually
day and night from birth to death, but
in reality there are short pauses or
rests between each beat which, though
minute in themselves, mount up in the
aggregate to eight hours out Of every
twenty-four. These short pauses ena-
BILE the heart to repair the waste which
constant work entails and without
which rests 1t would break down.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
On His Left Hand.

Teacher-If you face the north. di-
rectly behind you, will be south. on
your right hand will be east and on
your left hand west. fSeeing lack of
attention on the part of Bobby and
wishing to catch him) What is on your
left hand Bobby?
Bobby Gn deep confusion)-Please.
It's some, tar, an, it won't come off,
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
Sweet Charity.

Mrs. Gossippe-It is positive shame
to see how poorly Mrs. Charitee
clothes her children.
Mrs. Clubb-But you must not forget,
my dear, that her time is so much taken
up with noble slum work that she has
no time to look after them."-Ohio
State Journal.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
The Gums.

Is there blue line on your gums
near the teeth? Perhaps you are suf-
fering from lead poisoning, SO attend
to the water pipes, or, If you are a
painter, carefully wash your hands
and clean your nails before eating.
Is there red line on your gums? Go
to a sanitarium for consumptives or ut
least take cod liver oil, open your win
dows night and day and consult doc
tor
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18

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., 1902-04-18
Every Animal Is Fond of Banana

Every Animal Is Fond of Bananas.
The leaves Of the banana, often six
feet long and two feet wide, are tender,
and the strong winds Of the tropics
soon tear them in strips, thereby add
ing to their grace and beauty. The ba-
mana is a fruit that beast and bird, as
well as man, are fond Of, and the own
er, when he lives in sparsely settled
country, must protect his plantation by
a fence of some thorhy plant.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
ssBrenkinr the Bank -

The operation of breaking the bank"
at Monte Carlo consists merely in ex-
hausting the temporary capital Of one
OF the tables. When this occurs. that
table goes out Of business for the day.
-Washington Star.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
DR.. PieF,ce'S
GOLDEN
MEDICAL
DISCOVERY
Restores
LOST FLESH
And STRENGTH

NJ was a total wreck--could not sleep or eat n
writes Mr.. ]. c. Beers, of Bergman. Crawford
Co., Mo. For two years tried medicine from
doctors but received very little benefit I lost
flesh and strength, was not able to do a good
days work commenced taking DR. Pierce's
taken one bottle could sleep and my appetite
was wonderfully improved. 1 have taken 1--WE
bottles and am still Improving
The sole motive for substitution is to
permit the dealer to make the little more
profit paid by the sale of less 1neritori-
Gus medicines. He gains; you lose.
Therefore, accept no substitute for
0Golden Medical Discovery.a .
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
A ReDroOf.

"Pa," said Willie, what does It
mean to say man is one Of natures
noblemenP"
"'One Of natures noblemen.' my
son." replied the old gentleman, with a
significant look at his better half. ''is
a man who smiles when he gets some
ridiculous cheap gift for his birthday
and exclaims: How nice! Just what
wanted!" Catholic Standard and
Times.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
Origin of Demonstrated Dogs.

The Eskimo dog is derived from the
wolf. Doubtless the first dogs which
were trained to serve mankind were
the jackals Of Asia. which are to this
day very intelligent and docile when
tanned. There was a kind of dog kept
by the ancient Egyptians which was
evidently obtained by breeding from
slenderly built species that is wild in
Africa at the present time.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
Two CrOna.

Funny about young Spenditt, wasn't
itT' said the observing man.
WAS itF' asked the man of an in
Quiring mind
Eyes; he lost his money raising Cain
in Europe and then made another for
tune raising cane in Louisiana."-Bal-
dmore American.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
Eittinr Re.entment.

Cholly-When he told you, deah boy,
you hadn't sense enough to pound sand
in rat hole, what did you do?
Fweddy-I told him, baw Jove, l
hoped had too much sense to pound
sand in a wat hole! Why should any
body do so widiculous thing as that.
don't you know?-Exchange.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
Useless.

Mr.. D. Speptic-My dear, wish you
would prepare something occasionally
to tempt my appetite.
His Wife-The idea! Why, you have
not any appetite to tempt-Catholic
Standard and Times.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
A DANGEROUS Tree,

Brown-Are you interested In gene
alogy? Ever looked up your ancestral
tree2
Black-Eever did. Fact is I'd be
afraid there might be man hanging
from one Of It's branches-Boston
TRANSCRIPT
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
Their Limited Circle.

Crawford-Have they enlarged their
circle Of acQuaintances since they NOV
ed into their big house?
Crabshaw-Oh, no! Since they be-
came rich they don't know half as
many people IS they used to.-Judge.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
No Coxy Corners

Toni begin to believe in this fat
earth theory.
Dick-Why?
Toni can't hide from my creditors
to save my life.-Detroit Free Press.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18
II. E. Church Services.

Preaching every Sunday at IL a. m and 7:sO
p. nj. Sunday school, 2 p. m; Senior Epworth
League, 6:45 p. M; Midweek Prayer meetings,
Thursday, 1880 p. m.
Rev. G. II. Van Vliet, pastor.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18

The first baby makes q man crazy
with joy; the others make him crazy
without it.-New York Press
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18

You can get better value for your
money at the White House than any
where else in town. Don't take my
word for it, but come and be convinced.
The White House.
Subscribe for the Ledger. Only $3.50
q year.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18

If you want to please your family
and girls-go to Louvre restaurant for
oyster cocktails, price 15 cts. Oyster
| loaf any time, day or night.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18

The first city Incorporated in this
country with charter and privileges
was New York, which was granted it's
papers in 1904.
Amador ledger., 1902-04-18

This would be a 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., 1902-04-18
CHEAP BUILDING LOTS FOR sale

Lots for sale in the Webb-Mason
tract. Will be sold at bedrock
prices, for cash, or on instalment
plan. Lots fronting on Stump
and Center streets. Before pur-
chasing a residence lot call at
LEDGER office and get prices.
JACKSON Cal
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VESSELS IN PORT.
ARMY AND NAVY.
J. 8. 8. IroQuols. Rodman.
xrnn~xu a ~-rr<rrU-Ay


CThis list does not include coasters)
Archer. Am. bktn-. Calhoun. san pran-
cisco. May 81.
Jas. Rolph. Am. schr.. Edwardson. XII
lisnoo. May Is.
Rona Am. schr.. from nitrate ports.
June L.
Irmsard. Am. bktn.. Schmidt. San
Francisco. May -.
Mary Z. Foster. Am. schr.. Thsmpsor.
FSrt Gamble. May 20.
Nohican. Am bk-. Kelly. San Francis
CO. May -.
Olympic. Am bk-. Evans. San Fran
cisco. May -.
Oregon. Am. bk. Parker. San Fran
cisco. June 4.
Psetoius. Am bk-. Dart. Newcastle.
April -.
Rosarnond. Am. schr.. Johnson. san
Francisco. May 1s
scrvia. Am. sp-. Nelson. Newcastle.
May -.
:. y. Castle. Am. bltn.. Nilsson. san
Francisco. June l.
sc'ornc. Am. Fchr-. Peterson. nitrate
ports. June 10.
" II. siarston. Am. sehr.. Curtis. san
Francisco. May 4.
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james Sims Departed vNstsr1ny on
the transport Buford for Manila. II is
-lii he had a''to whom Il may concern
'cttcr IN his possession. given him by n
legal iuminary. telling OF his political
exploits on Hawaii.
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NEXT MAI. FROM COAST.
stmr. Sierra wednesday morning. June
Is.
stmr. City of Picking. wednesday even
Ing. June Is. -
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THE ADVERTISER Is DELIVERED
TO ANY PART OF THE CITY FOR
> CENTS PER MONTH.
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NEXT MAIL TO COAST
Stmr. Sonoma. Tuesday June Il.
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GOLD bar with three diamonds. Re
ward returned to Mrs. Snydam. En-
gleside. 6I95
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SUM wa BOARDERS.

MISS JEAN LINDSAY will take a few
summer boarders at the old Beck
with place, Haiku. Maui. Apply by
mail to her or c. II. Dickey, 80 King
street. s19s
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Due TO-DAY.

Stmr. kinau. Freeman. from Hiio-
Stmr. Lehua from Moiokai ports.
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SAIL TODAY.

stmr. Kauai. for Kauai ports
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LOST.

ON King. between Richards and Piikoi
streets, a gentleman's open-face gold
watch. Reward If returned to Ad-
Vertiser office. 6195
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WHARF AND WAVE.

DIAMOND HEAD SIGNAL STA
TON. June 13. 10 p. m--Weather
cloudy. wind light southwest.
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SALES.

Between Boards-One hundred Olaa.
assessable. 50; 25 Wailuku. $500; HOO o.
r. & L. Co. bonds, si04.5o.
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TIDES. SUN AND MOON.

First Quarter OF the Moon June IL.
1:,f y. m.
Times OF the tide are taken from tho
United States Coast and Geodetic Sur
vey tables.
The tides at Kahuiui and .Hiio occur
about one hour earlier than at Honolulu
Hawaiian standard time In 10 hours 30
minutes slower than Greenwich time. be-
Ing that OF the meridian OF Isl degrees 80
minutes. The time whistle blows at 1:s0
p. M. which f. the same as Greenwich. o
hours o minutes. Sun and moon are for
local time for the whole group.
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TON. June 13. 10 u. m.-Weather
wind light southwest.
WEATHER BUREAU.
Honolulu. Alexander ST.. June IS
Mean temperature-76.3.
Minimum temperature-6S-
Maximum temperature-s3.
Barometer at p. m.-29.92. steady.
Rainfall. "a hours up TO 9 a. m.-.01.
Mean dew point for the day-69.
Mean relative humidity-S1-
winds-Southwest. force to o.
weather-Hazy and more sultry.
Forecast for today-Calms and light
winds, sultry weather.
CURTIS ]. LYONS.
Territorial Meteorologist.
ARRIVED
Friday. June Is.
Stmr Mauna Loa. Simerson. from Ha-
wall ports. ut 500 a m
Sfmr. Noeau. Mosher. from Lahaina.
DEPARTURES.
Friday. June l3.
s. 8. America Maru. Going. for the
Orient at noon.
u. s. A. T. Buford. Crosby. for Manila
via Guam. Mt G y. m.
Schooner Ada for Kooiau ports at
p. IN.
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HONOLULU STOCK EXCHANGE.
Honolulu. June Is. 1901.
NAME OF STOCK
MERCANTILE

c. Brewer & Co .---
n. 8 Sachs Dry Goods
Co., Ltd - ....-.-
L. B. Kerr Co., Ltd. .
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ONE u s Bausch & Lamb Rapid UNI
versal lens. with iris alapAregm. Can
be seen at this Office.
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AN 8 Z 10 rectilinear lens; NO name;
with Bausch & Lamb iris diaphragm
shutter. For particulars and price,
cali at this ONCE.
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MANDAMUs DENIED.

In the matter OF L. H. Dee VS.. Vic
tor Hoffman, treasurer Of Mckechnie
Paint & Wal. Paper Co.. heard before
Judge Gear on June g.. In which an ap-
plication for a writ of mandamus was
made, an order has been filed denying
same and dismissing the complaint. the
writ desired was one to compel the de-
PENDANT to issue, new certihcate TOT
the $50 shares Of paid-up stock or the
company. Costs for the defendant.
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will often do fifty dollars worth of good.
nursing her through her period of sick
ness.
Undoubtedly the United States has
done much for Cuba. but the United
States cannot claim that its forces were
sent to Cuba of Cuba's own accord. The
trust was accepted. not only volun-
tarily, but aggressively. We took the
responsibilities Of the situation upon
our shoulders of our own volition.
whether the CubanS wanted US to do so
or not For a time, in fact, while we
had our own military governor in the
palace at Havana and were openly re-
SpOnsible for what went on in the An
titles, we were honest in the perform
ance of our work. But the minute the
flag was lowered and our military gov
ernor was recalled to the United States
we dropped our responsibility as if it
were the hottest of hot cakes. Our con-
gress refused the simplest measures of
relief to people who had become Injured
to the idea, and studiedly So that we
had assumed an obligation to help them
Practically. we assumed the office OF
receiver in a concern that frankly might
have had others, and our present posi-
ton is that of the dishonest assignee in
bankruptcy who turns everything to his
own account. IF it is proper for a re-
ceiver of a broken concern so to direct
matters that his charge falls wholly
into his own hands. and ultimately be-
comes his own personal property, then
we have no reason to say that Cuba has
any further claim against US. But if a
receiver is obligated to protect the in
terests of the debtor as well as of the
creditor, and is himself merely a means
to an end then Cuba has a distinct
grievance against the United States, and
if she shows her resentment she must
be commended rather than condemned.
If Cuba does not like us. and is I'M
willing to regard us as an honest cred
itor, we have only ourselves to blame.
BY the operations of our government of
intervention we have convinced her that
we were truly her savior. BY the opera
lions of our congress we seem to have
proven to her that. after ALL we are
merely the envious trustee of her in
terests. Her dislike merely indicates an
awakening of her intelligence upon
which she is honestly to be congra tu-
lated. She will prove a better neighbor
for it-HarDers Weekly