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Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
The ChecIxrein.

The overcheck bears about the same
relation to the horse as the county jail
does to human society. In case of the
trotting horse it seems that some de-
vice must be used in order to compel
a horse to carry its head out almost In
a line with its neck, so that the curv-
ature of the latter at the throttle will
not cramp the windpipe or shut of
the horses wind. In case of the run
ming horse 1t naturally extends the
head and neck without artificial aid.
This is because the gallop is the horses
natural gate, while the trot is artificial
when it comes to extreme speed
Hence the overcheck is needed. In the
utility horses the checkrein is never
needed.-Field and Farm.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
Turcoman Brides.

When Turcoman belle is to be set
tied in life, the whole tribe turns out,
and the young lady, being allowed the
choice of horses, gallops away from
her suitors. She avoids those she dis
likes and seeks to throw herself in the
way of the object of her affections. The
moment she is caught she becomes the
wife Of her captor, who, dispensing
with further ceremony, takes her to
his tent.
The bride race is also an established
custom among the Kalmucks, and the
girls are such excellent horsewomen
that, we are told, it would be impos-
sible to catch one against her will
London Standard.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
How the nations s1eep.

In this country the unhealthy feather
bed is being driven out by the healthier
mattress, which also rules in America.
French beds are noted for their hard
ness, and German beds are so ridicu-
lously short that foreign visitors are
often much too big for them. Many
Norwegian beds are made to pull out
from recesses. The hammock rules In
South and Central America. Japanese
lie upon mating laid upon the floor,
with stiff, uncomfortable wooden
headrest. The Chinese use low bed
steads, often elaborately carved.-Lon-
don Health
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
Right Doing.

Ones rightful work is often halted
by fear of what others will say about
it. This may be even more a barrier
to the work than the fear of not doing
the work at all. 1t takes courage to
do what we believe we ought to do
when we think we shall be criticised
or misunderstood or scorned. But the
real calamity lies in not doing what
we ought. OF this it is well to have
so strong fear that we shall have
courage to face whatever others may
say of our right doing.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30

SAFE DEPOSIT.-Safe deposit boxes can be
rented from the Bank of Amador County at the
small expense of IS 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 postoff1ce or express. Money sent
to all parts of the United States and also all
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.
They receive deposits from IS up Commence
the new year by opening up bank account. A
man or woman with bank account has a
financial standing. Don't bury your money
when you die it can't be found and you are liza
BILE to be robbed while alive
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
Boss Your Boss.

Boss your boss just as soon as you
can. Try it on early. There is moth
ing he will like so well if he is the
right kind of boss. If he is not, he is
not the man for you to remain with.
Leave him whenever you can, even at
present sacrifice, and find one capa-
BILE of discerning genius. Our young
partners in Carnegie Bros. won their
spurs by showing that we did not
know half as we'll what was wanted as
they did.-Carnegie's Empire of Busi-
ness"
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
When Irish DueIs Were Common.

Once upon time, and not so very
many years ago either, duels were so
common in Ireland as to be regarded as
everyday, matter of course affairs.
There was much truth in the story
which has been told of Dick Martin of
Galway, who, being in conversation
with the prince regent, was addressed
by the prince with, $50 you are going
to have a contested election in your
countryF'
eyes, your royal highness, as usual"
"And who will winP"
''The survivor, please your royal high
ness," Martin answered with Hibernian
cOoIQeSS
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
When Coins Were First Made.

Certain passages in the ''Iliad" of Ho-
mer would lead to the inference that
coins Of brass were struck as early
as 1854 B. O. Tradition aff1rms that
the Chinese had bronze coins as early
ms 1120 B. @. But Herodotus, ''the
father Of history" ascribes the 1nyen-
ton" Of coins to the Lydians, about
nine centuries B. O., and there is no
satisfactory evidence that coins were
known prior to that date.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
Old Time Pirates.

On board the famous pirate Roberts
ship man who was crippled In battle
received fSo0 out Of the common stock,
and proportionate sum was awarded
for lesser hurts. Lowther allowed &tb6
for the loss Of a limb, and other cap
tains Instituted q sort Of tariff bf
wounds which extended to ears, I'm
gers and toes.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
Rhinoceros Horns.

The horns of the African rhinoceros
sometimes grow to the length of four
feet. In olden times rhinoceros' horns
were employed for drinking cups by
royal personages, the notion being that
poison put into them would show itself
by bubbling. There may have been
some truth in the idea, inasmuch as
many of the ancient poisons were acids,
and they would decompose the horny
material very quickly.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
HI. Revenre.

Mr.. De Lone ION being introduce0-
Miss Coquette and have met before.
Miss Coquette tcoldly)-Yes. I re-
member now.
1--WE will let bygones be bygones. for
time heals all wounds and no doubt
was very silly boy at the time"
"BoyT
II must have been. It was ten years
ago, and your reason for refusing me
was that you were old enough to be my
mother"
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
Wit In a HOSPITAL.

There was a witty fellow out In q
Michigan hospital who had to be FED
on daily diet Of egg and sherry. His
physician asked him how he liked It.
'It would be all right, DOCTOR" he said,
'if the egg was as new as the sherry
and the sherry as old as the ege.5-
Washington Post.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
Had to swallow Many innings,

An amusing anecdote is related of
the late Hungarian statesman Tisza,
who when one day dining at the Hof-
burg with the Austrian emperor placed
a large pear upon his plate at dessert.
The emperor remarked to his minis
ter that cold fruit after hot dinner
was injurious to the digestion.
Tisza replied, "The stomach Of a
Hungarian premier, your majesty, Is
obliged to be a strong one."
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
ne Wasn,t satiafled,

Landlady (who has been looking for
the boarder's umbrella)-Pm satisfied,
Mr.. Blake, that it has been stolen.
The Boarder-You may be satisfied,
Mrs. flasher, but I'll be blowed if
am.-Glasgow Evening Times.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
He Did 1t.

Teacher-No one can arrest the flight
of time.
Pupil-Well, as was coming to school
this morning I stopped two minutes
Detroit Free Press.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
Extras In tn. Bill.

Clerk Of the Burning Hotel present-
ing bill to escaping guests)-All guests
Of this hotel will please step into Our
new Office across the street and pay
for this extra fire and water service
Chicago News.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
Rank Incratitude.

First Tramp-I ran across a rich un-
Gle Of mine lately, but after all done
fer him he wouldn't gimme a cent.
Second Tramp-What did you do fer
him?
First Tramp-Fer ten years I've been
travelin' under an assum | name jest
to spare his feelin's.-ToN l and Coun-
try.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
Modern Teaching.

How is it, my DEAR" inquired a
schoolteacher of little girl. ''that you
do not understand this simple thingP'
'T do not know, indeed" she answer
ed, with a perplexed look, ''but 1 some
times think I have so many things to
learn that I have not time to under
stand dU-Schooimaster
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
The PrOfesa0P

"The easiest title in the world to hon.
estly acquire" said the tobacconist to
the wooden Indian. "is that of profess
or, for isn't any man who processes to
be professor necessarily professorT
Syracuse Herald.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
Nothing Remarkable.

Mrs. Grumpps Cooking up from the
paper)-A brother and sister who had
not seen each other for sixteen years
met accidentally the other day.
Mr.. Grumpps-Huh! A brother and
lister seldom meet any other way.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
A Serious impediment.

Teacher-Can You mention some great
man who had an impediment In his
speech?
Little Willy-Please ma,am, George
Washington did He couldn't tell b
iieEPuck.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
As Good as Any One There,

Brown-Were you the best man at
Hobson's wedding2
Green-No, guess not, but l was
just as good as any man there.-Chica-
90 News.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30

A curious custom prevails in Korea.
1t man meets his wife in the street,
he ignores her presence and passes her
as Gshe were q stranger.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
Solemn Affairs.

Inquiring Child-Papa. why do peo-
pie cry at weddings?
Papa (abstractedly) - Most of 'em
have been married themselves.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
Quite the Contrary,

Towne-He's the most disagreeable
fellow / ever played poker with.
BrOwne-A hard loser, eh?
Towne-No; an easy winner.-Phila-
delphia Press.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
ANTOINE RATIO
Carpenter and Contractor

ESTIMATES GIVEN ON ALL KINDS OF
~ work. Jobbing and repairing work at
tended to promptly. Address at Fregulia' s
shop. broadway jackson.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
Church Notice.

st. Augustine's Mission, room situat-
ed on Court street. Services as follows:
Every 1st and Sd Sunday, services at
II a. m. Every I'd and 4th Sunday,
services at 1880 p. m. Sunday school
every Sunday at 8 p. m. The Young
Peoples Society of Spiritual Growth
will meet every Sunday, at $50 p. m,
If WILLIAM TUSON, Rector.
Does your dealer keep
Jesse Moore Whiskey?
If not, insist on his
Getting it for you.
The finest in the world.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
Quit on the Minute.

Pat-What caused the big explosion2
Mike-Rfey wuz carryin' a case av
dynamite when the whistle blew.-Ex-
change.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
Restaurant COOKS, F,ees.

When cook applies for place in a
restaurant, he says first:
"What's the wages?
And after he has learned about the
wages he goes on:
'Includin' grease%
Eyes," is the answer, or else it is
NO" whereupon he resumes:
"Includin' bonesT'
An inquisitive person the other day
heard cook asking these strange ques-
tions of restaurateur, and the inquisi-
tive person inquired, "What on earth
did that cook meanT
"He meant that he wished to know
If he would get the grease and bones
as perquisites," the restaurateur ex-
planned. "The waste grease and bones
of a big eating house amount in the
course of month to a great deal, you
know. Here we get monthly 3,70o
pounds of bones, and they all go to the
cook. He sells them at half cent a
pound, and thus they add $450 week
to his salary."-Philadelphia Record.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
The New Flat.

Mr.. and Mrs. Wellover started out
house hunting early one morning, In
tending to spend the entire day In
that occupation.
The agent Of the first fiat they ex-
amined told them the rent would be
$50 month, which was $40 less than
they had expected.
"Any objection to children% asked
Mrs. Wellover.
'None at all," replied the agent.
"How often does the janitor wash
the windows~
whenever you want them washed
and no oftener."
"How about the steam heatr
eve don't shut it off until the last
of May, and not then If the weather is
COOL"
"What kind Of janitor have your
Hes a good natured man with an
fmpediment in his speech and can't
talk"
1t was a second floor fiat, with rooms
well lighted, as many closets as rooms,
large pantry, deadened floors, all the
modern conveniences and was new and
in a good part Of town.
"And only 500 a month"; murmured
Mrs. Wellover. "Can be dreamingT
Whereupon she pinched herself and
found she was.-Chicago Tribune.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30

When a man fools his wife, It Is moi
that he is 20 smart, but that her faith
IS so great.-Atchison Globe.
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30

consequence Of self abuse and excess produc-
ing the following symptoms: Sallow counte-
head. ringing in the ears, loss Of confidence,
dimdence In approaching strangers, pslpitation
OF the heart, weakness Of the limbs and back,
consumption, etc
DIR. GIBBON has practiced In San Francisco
over 81 years, and those troubled should not
fail to consult him and receive the benefit Of
his great skill and experience The doctor
cures when others fail. Try him Cures ruar-
anteed. Persons cured at home. Charges reas-
enable. Call or write.
DR.. J. F. GIBBoN, oa5 Kearney street, San
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
BANK OF AMADOR COUNTY
Incorporated November, 1895
Capital Stock : $4,000
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Alfonso Ginocchio, S. G. Spsgnoli, John Strohn
Frederick Eudey and Alex Eudey OF jackson
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30
TO THE UNFORTUNATE
DIR. GIBBoN

This old reliable and
themost successful spc-
cislist in San Francis
CO stillcontinues to cure
all Sexual and Seminal
Diseases,such as Ghon-
orrhea, elect, Structure,
Syphilis in all its forms
Skin Diseases, Nervous
De btlity. Impotency,
Seminal Weakness, and
Amador ledger., 1902-05-30

delphia Press.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-05
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful 1t Is II
PRESERVING Health and Beauty.

Preserving Health and Beauty.
Nearly everybody knows that charcoal
is the safest and most efficient disintect-
ant and purifier in nature, but few real
lie its value when taken into the human
system for the same cleansing purpose :
Charcoal Is remedy that the more you
take of it the better; 1t is not a drug at
all, but siruply absorbs the gases and i'm
and intestines, and carries them out OF
the system.
Charcoal sweetens the breath after
smoking, drinking or after eating onions
and other odorouS vegetables.
Charcoal effectually clears and improves
the complexion. it whitens the teeth and
further acts as natural ana emlnently
safe cathartic.
1t absorbs the injurious gases which col
lect in the stomach and bowels; 1t disin-
fects the stomach and bowels; 1t dls1n-
fectS the mouth and throat from the pol
All druggists sell charcoal in one form
or another but probably the best char
coal and the nest f9r ene oi they are
composed Of the finest powdered WHOM
charcoal and other harmless antisepticss
in tablet form or rather In the form OF
large pleasant tasting loZengeS, the cidf-
coal being mixed with honey. -,
The daily use of these lozenges Will soon
tell in a much improved condition OF me
general health, better complexion, sWees
er breath and purer blood, and the beauty
of it is that no possible harm can result
from their continued use. but on the con-
trary, great benefit.
A Buffalo physician, in speaking OF the
benefits Of charcoal says: II ADVISE Sl4-
ert's Absorbent Lozenges to all patients
suffering from gas in stomach ana DOW DOW
fy ~ the breath. mot tn and throati l also
believe the liver Is greatly benehted by
the daily use of them; they cost but TWEEN en-
though In some sense patent prepare
tion, vet I believe get more and better
charcoal In Stuart's Absorbent Lozenses
than In any Of the ordinary charcoal tab
let's
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-05

city restrictions on this point, but they
express general doubt as to the sticking
qualities of the resolution which the
city passed less than a year ago, bar
ring the avenue from apartment
houses.
Courts Action Awaited.
News has been conveyed to the city
building department that one real es-
tate man has under consideration three
big apartment houses to be erected on
Summit avenue and only awaits the
action Of the courts in the present con-
troversy.
The point raised by those bringing
the mandamus proceedings in the pres
ent instance is that the restrictive res
olution passed by the council is in
valid. The city, it Is understood, will
take the ground that, like billboards.
stables or any other Objectionable
structures, fiat buildings are nuisances
and will work damage and harm to the
buildings now occupying the street.
The Summit avenue people are now
awakening to the situation and will
endeavor to aid the city in keeping the
thoroughfare clear.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-05
HUnOR OF COAL SITUATION.

night, only to be repulsed by the force
! of guards thrown out by the city engi-
neer's office, s. r. Starkey command
ing. They decided, as taxpayers, to de-
| mand some of the mayors private store
Of coal, but met with the bland reply:
I don't use COAL live at hotel,
and they use steam there instead of
| COAL"
They stole, with shovel and saw,
upon telegraph pole, only to find it
| picketed by a heavily armed minion of
| the telephone company.
Finally they turned bandit. With
| drawn revolvers they entered an out
| lying saloon, determined to steal the
| stove and all it's contents.
"The stove-the COAL" cried the
| desperadoes, as they pushed open the
| groggery door and cooked their pistols.
"Quit your kiddin'," replied the shiv-
ering bartender, 1--WE have piano in
| here and let the gang dance to keep
| warm"
Here are the experiences of some
! other citizens of st. Paul in the
| scramble for fuel:
Miss Louise B. Trott, deputy clerk
| of the United States circuit court,
boasts that her family, consisting of
| her father. brother and herself, has
found means Of foiling the coal man.
They occupied a rOomy house on Wall
| nut street till three days ago, but with
| the rise in the price of coal they de-
cided to give UP their old home and
take small but comfortable fiat on
Grand avenue.
Our landlord now does the worry
Ing about the coal barons," said Miss
Trott. "Our new home is heated with
! steam, and we don't have to trouble
ourselves over the matter
Cant Wnitnax, Tr;,,+o,
haven't laid in an ounce of coal at
my fiat. I don't have to.
| Labor Commissioner O'Donnell-I
| haven't invested in any anthracite this
fall. 1 thought I'd wait a while and
| take a chance on the price.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-05

This that this coy outfit includes absolutely every
hosekeepngcarpes the furnture-and S89 eur
THIS WEEK ONLY-MAKE YOUR OWN TERMS,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-05

William l.. McGrath-There's no coal
In my bin-and not much hope Of any.
James Jordan-Say, if you hear of
anyone that has got something to burn
just send him up to the engineers
office, will you. I've got two buckets
left, and If something don't happen I
am afraid I will have to begin on the
front fence It's cheaper, you know.
Assistant City Clerk McCrea-It's a
good thing there are no coal yards out
In my neighborhood. I am afraid I
would be tempted to buy and become a
millionaire. I would like to trade a
weeks salary for a load of black
diamonds just now. Couldn't put me
next, could you?
Bert Johns-Burning wood now,
thank you. Have to get up a little ear
her' and do some chopping, but its
great on the muscle. Gives me an ap-
petite, you know. have given up try
Ing to get coal.
George Moser-I am getting to be a
regular socialist these days, and the
coal scarcity is responsible for it. I'd
like to see the government own the
mines. I've been hustling for week for
coal, but can't get any. I saw plank
sidewalk the other day that looked
rather tempting, and If this keeps up
I am afraid I'll have to take it.
James Nugent-Say, talk about COR
nering wheat. the coal barons have got
that beat three ways. I'm little shy
just now.
Capt. Gallick-Its a good thing they
use steam heat in the court house in
stead of stoves. I believe l would be
tempted to carry whole bucket of fuel
home just now. Burned the last yes
terday. and am thinking of starting on
the furniture.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-05

ity, for he has solicited the funds from
his people and superintended It's work,
and the church will be dedicated free
of any debt. Among the prominent
prelates of the church who are to be
present will be Archbishop Ireland,
Bishop Cotter, Of Winona; Bishop
Trobec, of st. Cloud, and Bishop Shan
ley, of North Dakota There will also
be a large attendance of priests from
all parts of the state Excursion trains
will be run from each direction, and it
is expected there will be large con-
course of people there that day. All
Sleepy Eye is proud of this fine church.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-05

On Thursday, Oct. 16, the magnifi-
cent $125,000 new Catholic church at
Sleepy Eye will be formally dedicated.
This building was begun in the spring
of 1901, and for the past eighteen
months work on it has been pushed.
In size 1t is sc feet wide and nearly
200 feet long. The ceiling in the in
terror is So feet high. The two towers
are IT'S feet in height. The style of
architecture and the general appear
ance Of the church is an exact pattern
of the great cathedral at Cologne, Ger
many. Father Stolz is the rector of
this parish, and man of great abil-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-05
FALL IN LINE.
Are You In Line for Fall?

Better not put off attending to your
fall and winter suit. Cold weather is
coming soon, and you'll want your suit
and overcoat in a hurry We can get out
orders now at short notice, but will be
rushed later on. You know us--the mod
erate-priced tailors, who make smart
clothes for little money. Suits, 500 to $35.
trousers, So to $40. Nobby suitings. Come
moderate priced tailors, 81 East Fourth
street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-05

$31.4o to New York City and Return, via
the North Western Line.
Tickets on sale Oct. 2-5, inclusive. Also
low round trip excursion rates to many
other points East. Particulars at S82
Robert street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-05
Officials Are Apathetic.

How the building and legal depart
ments view the effort now being made
to break down the Summit avenue bar
rier is shown in their general apathy.
They do not concede the defeat of the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-05
LAND OWNERS PLAN ERECTION
OF SUMMIT AVENUE TEN.
EMENTS
ACTION OF COURT IN
ARRoL CASE is AWAITED
IF Mandanaus Suit Is Decided Against
City Four Big Apartment Buildings
Will Rear Themselves in Arstocratic
Neiehborhood.

Three more tenement houses or fiat
buildings, as modern society has seen
fit to label them, are booked for cree
ton on Summit avenue.
Their erection is contingent upon the
city losing in the mandamus proceed
ings now brought by c. F. Arrol to
compel the issuance of a permit. The
general opinion on this point is that the
cifV will lose