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Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
A wasp,s Nest.

The female wasp spends the winter
in torpid condition, and when spring
arrives she hunts up some sort Of
sheltered spot appropriate for nest.
Having selected the retreat, she pro-
ceeds to lay within 1t the foundation
Of home. For this object earth will
not serve her turn. The substance Of
which the walls and chambers of the
house are to be composed must be
none other than the finest paper, made
Of wood pulp, mixed with a sort Of
sizing, worked to paste and finely
spread in sheets.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14

He Didn't Have to Kneel Down.
Flora-What a lovely ring! And It's
lady's ring too.
Horace-Yes. thought you would
like it.
Flora-Why, is 1t for me7
Horace-You are lady, aren't you?
Flora-Oh, dear! This Is so sudden!
Chelsea (Mass) Gazette.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
Her Pet Pir

A young woman in London took a
pig in infancy and brought it up, as she
says. 'like e Christian" Complaint
was made to the authorities the other
day, and the sanitary officers who went
TO investigate found the pig in bed be-
tween two white sheets, with its head
On pillow and its body covered with
white lace counterpart.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
His Fortune.

who is that handsome young man
standing over thereT' inquired an old
gentleman of a rich old lady at a party.
'That's my son-in-law. He's a very
brilliant young man; made a large for
tune by the law"
'Indeedv' said the old gentleman.
How's thatr'
"The law made him my daughters
husband" Answers.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
Some Remarkable Beliefs.

There are naturalists in this day and
age who believe that horsehairs will
turn to living snakes, that toads will
live for thousands of years in the cavi-
ty of rock without food or water,
that the barnacle goose wasideveloped
from the shellfish Of that name and
that the bird called sora is Nspecies Of
winged frog.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
Brief Naval Message.

One Of the briefest naval dispatches
ever penned was Captain Walton's
message to his chief, Admiral Byng,
after the defeat Of the Spanish feet
off Cape Passaro in 171s, and 1t ran
thus:
Sir-I have taken and burnt as per mar
gin. going for Syracuse. and am. sir. your
ohedient servant. J. WALTON.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
Emperor Honors a Dragon F1y:

The oldest extant poem about drag
on fly is said to have been composed
LAO years ago by the Emperor Yuria-
ku of Japan. One day, while this en-
peror was hunting, say, the ancient rec
ords, a gadfy came and bit his arm.
Herewith dragon fly pounced upon
the gadfy and devoured It. Then the
emperor commanded his ministers to
make an ode in praise of the dragon
fly. But as they hesitated how to begin
he himself composed poem in praise
of the insect, ending with the words:
Even creeping insect
Waits upon the great Lord;
Thy form it will bear,
o Yamato, land of the dragon fly!
And in honor of the dragon fly the
place of the incident was called Akit-
sumo, or the moor of the dragon fly
"a Japanese Miscellany"
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
Heavy Returns.

What business brings the heaviest
returnsp asked the man who wanted
to know.
"The literary business" sighed the
struggling author as he opened two
pound rejected book manuscript.-Phil-
&delphia Record,
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
Easily Good Thing.

"Did you say that hair restorer is
good thingT asked the patron.
eyes," answered the barber, with
some slight hesitation; 'it's a good
thing. We sell several bottles a week
at dollar bottle"
"But how do you know it's good
thing?"
Because the profit on every bottle
is IS cents. Star.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
He Didn't Die.

Laura-While Jack was here the 9TH
er evening he made the statement that
he would kiss me or die in the attempt.
Belle-Yes7 (After a pause.) Well.
did he kiss you?
Laura-You haven't read any account
Of Jacks death in the papers, have
you?
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
Silently Asseuted.

The Nervous Pedestrian ran plump
into Stold Individual standing in
front of Il Clothing Store.
You DummyT' he shouted.
The Stolid Individual ignored the Ac-
cusatiOn. A Second Glance showed
the Nervous Pedestrian that he was
Right.-Los Angeles Herald.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
Should Keep Something.

New Woman-Simply because a wo-
man marries man is no reason why
Ehe should take his name.
Old Bachelor-Just so. The poor fel-
low ought to be allowed to keep some
thing he can call his own.-St. Louis
Republic.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
A Director.

'They tell me that Jim Muggins Is
one Of the directors in big city cor
poration pow," said the grocer.
"Yes. I seen him las time 1 was
down to town." said Mr.. Meddergrass.
"He directs the envelopes fer the firm"
Baltimore American.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
TWO Tcialn.

Tess-Aren't you going to choir re-
hearsal tonight?
JeSs-No.
you'd better. We're going TO give
that new hymn a trial."
Cant. I'm going to give a new him
. trial myself"
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
Never Relinquishcs the Chair.

"a woman has acted as speaker of
the Colorado house of representatives,
said Kilduff.
"MIrs. Tiff acts constantly as speaker
of my house." added Mr.. Tlff.-Detroit
Free Press.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
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 p. m. The Young
Peoples Society of Spiritual Growth
will meet every Sunday, at $50 p. m
If WILLIAM TUsoN, Rector.
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Does your dealer keep
Jesse Moore Whiskey?
If not, insist on his
Getting it for you.
The finest in the world.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
A Killer.

Maude-Gaskell thinks he lis q regu-
lar lady killer.
Esther-I shouldn't wonder. 1 had to
talk with him last evening, and I real
ly thought 1 should die, he wearied me
so.-BostOn Transcript.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
Last Fate Worse Than His First.

Smith-Poor Wederly is having n
hard time of it. His first wife got a
divorce from him, you know.
Jones-Yes, and he has a hard time
paying her alimony, suppose.
Smith-Worse THAI that. She is his
present wife's Chicago
News.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
Hit Both WAYS.

First Artist - Congratulate me, old
man. I've just sold my masterpiece to
Banker Parvenu for five thousand dol
lars.
Second Artist-Glad to hear it. The
miserable skinflint deserves to be swim
died.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14

Some men wake up and find them
selves famous, while lots Of others
stay up all night and never even get
glimpse of fame-Chicago News.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14

A man seldom realizes how few Of
his remarks are worth repeating until
he has conversed with deaf person.
Chicago News.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14

Four per cent of sailing vessels and
~ per cent of steamships are lost in
year.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14

Contentment is always perched on
the round of the ladder just above you.
Chicago News. =
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14

When an old work horse is,given a
holiday, he spends it chiefly in, looking
onesome.-AtchiSon Globe.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
BOARD OF DIRECTOR

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 a home institu.
tlon. Send money away through the Bank of
Amador County; you will save 10 per cent and
upward over poStofice 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 Amsdor County
the new year hJ opening up bank account A
man or woman with bank account has a
financial standing. Don't bury your money;
when you die 1t can't be found and you are LA
BILE to be robbed while alive
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14

consequence OF self abuse and excess prod'
ing the following symptoms: Sallow courI
nance dark spots under the eyes, pain in
head, ringing in the ears, loss OF confideu'
dinidence in approaching strangers, palpitatI
loss OF memory, pimples on the face, cougi
consumption, etc
DIR. GIBBON has practiced in San FrsnciI
over 81 years, and those troubled should
fail to consult him and receive the benefit
his great skill and experience The doci
cures when others fail. Try him. Cures gul
anteed. Persons cured at home. Charges reI
enable. Call or write.
DR.. J. F. GIBBoN, sa5 Kesrney street. 8
Francisco. Cal.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
WANTED\

WANIED
Reliable man for Manager of a
Branch Office we wish to open
in this vicinity. Here is a good
opening for the right man. Kindly
give good reference when writing.
The A. T. Morris Wholesale House
CINCINNATI, OHIO
Illustrated catalogue cts. stamps.
mar14-6t
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
BANK Of AMADOR COUNTY
Incorporated November, 1895
Capital Stock $4,000

PRESIDENT. .......... ....... Alfonso Ginocchio
Vice-President.. ........,....S. G. Spsgnoli
Secretary and Cashier. - Frederick Eudey
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Alfonso Ginocchio, S, G. Spagnoli, John Strohm
Frederick Eudey and Alex Eudey of Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-14
TO THE UNFORTUNATE
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cialist in San Frand
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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-04-18
GENERAL MILES MUST GO.
win be Forced by Secretary Root to Retire
at an Early Day.

Washington, April l6.-The issues
are fairly joined between the lieuten-
ant general and the secretary OF war.
The troubles which began long ago un-
der the Cleveland administration have
finally reached so critical stage that
compulsory retirement of General
Miles at an early date is an open secret,
and is not denied at the White House.
In explanation of President Roose-
velt's position, one of his close friends,
who unquestionably speaks by author
ity, said:
"The question is not personal one
between General Miles and Secretary
Root. At present Secretary Root has
on his Shoulders heavier burden than
any other member of the administra-
tion. No man less strong could carry
it all; and now, at the very time when
he requires the most loyal support Of
every subordinate who wishes we'll to
the army and the nation, he has to
spend much Of his strength in meeting
the opposition of the commanding gen.
eral. II General Miles is retired, il
will be simply because, after a patient
trial, President Roosevelt feels that on
the highest ethical grounds his reten-
tion would work grave and lasting in
| jury to the army as whole.
GAS some OF General Miles friends
have said that it would be unfair tc
retire him, it should be said, in the
first place, that he secured his promo
tion to a brigadier generalship only
through the similar forced retirement
of General Ord, he himself being jump
ed over by number of his senior off,
GERS in the vacancy thus created and, in
the second place, that the only action
of the kind taken by President Roose'
velt since he has been in Office was in
the case of Colonel Noyes, who was
compuIsorily retired after reaching the
age of SO, on the recommendation Of
General Miles. In other words, the
general has himself recommended and
profited by the very action which hii
fliends now fear may be taken at hi
expense.
"If he should 90 out before Genera
Brooke is retired, General Brooke, who
is General Miles senior, both in serv
ice and in age, and who did gallant ant
distinguished work as volunteer II
the Civil war, would undoubtedly b'
put in his place as lieutenant general
as it is known that the administration
has been very desirous of recognizing
General Brooke's long and faithful
service"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-04-18
PORTLAND MARKETS.

Wheat - Walla Walla, 63@64c;
bluestem, 64@65c; Valley, 64@65c.
Barley-Feed, $2O@2l.; brewing,
$zl@2l.50 per ton.
,Oats-No. l white, $1.l5@l.22K
gray, $1.10@I.20.
Flour-Best grades, $2.S5@3.40 per
barrel; graham, $2.5O@2.s0.
illstuffs-Bran, S1S per ton; mid
dlings, 500; shorts, 500; chop,
1850.
Hay Timothy, $12@15; clover,
s7.5O@lO; Oregon wild hay, $500 per
ton.
Potatoes-Best Burbanks, $1.10@1. 40
per Genital; ordinary, $1.0O@1.10 cen
tai; Early Rose, $l.50@2.00 per cen
tai, growers prices sweets, $2.25@2. so
per GENITAL.
Butter-Creamery, 20922kc; dairy,
16@lSc; store, lS@l5c.
Eggs-l5e for Oregon.
Cheese Full cream, twins, lS@
lS16c; Young America, l4@l5c; fac.
tory prices, 1@l 6c less.
Poultry-Chickens, mixed, $3.50@
4.50; hens, $5.00@6. 90 per dozen, 11@
111ac per pound springs, 1l@l1hc pei
pound So. .50@5 per dozen; ducks, $5@i
per dozen; turkeys, live, 12@13c
dressed, l4@16c per pound; geese, $6h
az per dozen.
Mutton-Gross, 4c per pound; dress
ed, 7@719c per pound.
Hogs-Gross, SIC; dressed, 616@7,
per pound.
Veal-7h@s for small; 6h@7 fol
large.
Beef-Gross, cows, SA@4c; steers
4@4kc; dressed, 6k@716c per pound
Hops-I2@lSc per pound.
Wool-Valley, lS@l5c; Eastern Ore
gon, s@12kc; mohair, 2l@2lkc pc
pound.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-04-18
OFFICE FOR THE PRESIDENT.
New Seven MilliOn.Dollar Building Planned
for Washington.

Washington, April Is. - Senator
Fairbanks, chairman of the senate COM
mittee on buildings, has reported favor
ably a bill providing for building for
the executive, the department OF state
and the department of justice. Senator
Fairbanks consulted President Roose-
velt before the report was made, and
found him agreeable to having the ex-
ecutive Offices in the new building.
The proposed building is to be erected
north of the present state, war and
navy building. 1t is estimated that
the new building and site will cost
7,000,000 Senator Fairbanks sub
mitted an elaborate report upon the
bill, showing the necessity of relieving
the White House Of the executive Offices
and the need of more room for the
other departments. The building is to
be constructed under the direction Of
the secretary of state and attorney gen.
eral, with the approval Of the presi'
dent
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-04-18
The Platform.

The platoon adopted condemns the
present state government as extrava-
CANT, and promises an economical ad-
ministration; favors expansion of pub
lie ownership of public utilities; de-
mands that valuable franchises shall not
be granted except upon the basis of a
fair payment therefor; favors placing
state officers on salaries alone, allowing
no fees or perquisites; opposes leasing
public domains for any purpose whatso-
ever; advocates preparing the natives
of the Philippines for self government,
and when prepared to grant them their
independence; favors the speedy con.
struction OF the Nicaragua canal, the
pending Chinese exclusion bill, the
election Of United States senators by
direct vote, the enactment of an eight
hour day law for all public work, the
irrigation of arid lands by the govern.
ment, and the improvement Of the Co.
lumbia and Willamette rivers.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-04-18

SOUTH CHICAGO FIREBua.
Seventeen lncendiary Fires were Started Dur.
Ing One Night

Chicago, April l5.-After extinguish-
ing 10 fires yesterday, most of them
close together, and apparently of in
cendiary origin, the fremen Of South
Chicago at daybreak today were called
upon to contend with the most serious
OF the long string OF blazes.
The first of this mcrning's fires con-
sumed barn containing several horses.
st. Patrick's church came next, and
was destroyed before the firemen could
reach it. Scarcely had they reached
the church when they were recalled to
fight dangerous looking fire at Will
lard Sons bell forge works. After a
hard fight here the flames were checked.
Meanwhile the warehouse OF the Wash
ington Ice Company had caught fire,
and before the flames we're subdued
So, 600 damage had been done. The
Calumet theater came next, sustaining
I lEl0, 900 damage before the fire was ex.
tinguished. A four story structure,
having feed store on the ground floor,
and dwellings above, was discovered to
be burning before the theater fire was
put out. Two families escaped in
their night clothes. The building was
destroyed. Meanwhile a saloon had
burned down.
The total loss of this mornings fires
is put at $4,000. As the buildings
were not near each other, the firemen
declare that the fires were the work OF
an incendiary. The people of South
Chicago were greatly alarmed by the
rapid work of the frebug.
The financial loss in the fires yester-
day amounted to 100000. Evidence
of incendiarism was so convincing,
however, that citizens joined the police
in patrolling the streets in an effort to
guard property and capture the incen-
diary or incendiaries. In spite of the
extra precautions, however, today e
fires we're started. Citizens were be-
wildered at the attack, and daylight
was welcomed with great relief.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-04-18
NEWS OF THESTATE
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM ALL
PARTS OF OREGON.
Commercial and Financial Happenings Of In
portancs-A Brief Review Of the Growth
and improvements Of the Many industries
Throughout Our thriving Commonwealth
Latest Market Report.

10. o. F. grand lodge of Oregon
will meet at Newport May 2l.
The electric light pant at Gold Hill
will soon be in operation.
The Oregon G. A. R. encampment
will be held at Astoria June 4 to 8.
Work has commenced at Grants Pass
on three story brick Masonic hall.
The foundation OF the new Touring
mill at Condor has been completed and
work on the superstructure commenced.
The lambing season in Baker county
is proving one OF the best in years and
the prospects are good for large wool
clip.
Ten stamps and quantity OF ma
chinery and equipment have arrived al
Grants Pass for the Eureka mine, in
the Briggs district, Western Josephine
county.
The Salem Fruitgrowers' Union has
vjted to contract its 1902 crop of straw
berries for 81 cents per pound for the
best canning berries and 21s to 3 cents
per pound for other varieties.
The Oregon Lumber Company has
purchased the entire plant and hold
/ ings of the Beaver Flume Lumber Com.
pany, in Beaver valley. The fume
ends at Runyon's station on the A. &
G. K. r.
The owners of the Red Boy Concord
mines, Granite district, are completing
arrangements for installing near Olive
lake large electric light and power
plant. They will furnish power to
other mines in the same neighborhood
Polk county is now practically out o.
debt.
The postofice at Mabel, Lane county
has been moved one-half mile to the
south.
The postoffice at Ridge, Umatilla
county has been moved half mile to
the southwest.
A postoffice has been established al
Drew, Douglas county. The Office will
be supplied with special service from
| Perdue.
Fruitmen of Polk county predict al
immense crop this year. The con
tinued cold, backward spring weather
has retarded the development OF buds
which are not affected by the present
severe cold and chilling rains.
Considerable anxiety has been ex
pressed by fruitgrowers in the HooC
river valley concerning the probabl,
damage to fruit by the severe freeze il
January and February. From present
indications, however, the yield will bt
average, unless some further damage
occurs.
The Polk county Mohair Association
has sold its pool Of 81, 900 pounds at q
cents per pound.
Mrs. Eliza Jane Wrisley, an Oregon
pioneer of 1852, has passed away at he
home in Medford. Deceased was borr
in 1925.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-04-18

The weekly wages OF operators OF
typesetting machines in Germany vary
from $4.2S to S14.2s.
The Commercial Club of Louisville
uees advertising space in street cars and
on bill boards to enjoin readers to
patronize home industries.
But little notice was taken in Hol-
tlhd of the anniversary of Queen VIII
amina's wedding, and no reference
omit whatever appeared in the leading
Dutch papers.
Ring Edward has revived the old
custom of using snuff.
The husband Of Queen Wilhelmina is
to be given the command of the Dutch
army.
Senator Hale, Of Maine, expressed
the opinion that congress would b
prepared to adjourn for the session by
June 10.
A crowd of 5000 Americans wit.
messed bull fight at Juarez, near the
Texas line. Two famous spaniard:
we're the matadores, killing six bulls
Twelve horses we're gored to death.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-04-18
MISTAKES IN LuzoN..
Harsh Treatment Of Natives in Some Provinces
Has Bad Effect.

Washington, April l2.--When the
senate committee on Philippines met
today Senator Lodge, the chairman,
laid before the COMMITTEES the report of
Major Cornelius Gardener, civil gov
ernor of the Philippine province of
Tayabas, to which reference was made
by General Miles in his correspondence
with Secretary Root. This report ad
been withheld, and this caused the
adoption of a resolution at the last
meeting Of the committee requesting
the secretary of war to send the report
to the committee. The report is dated
December 10, 1901, and is largely a re.
view OF conditions in the province. In
the course OF the report the governor
says:
"a vigorous campaign was at once
organized against insurgents In arms,
with the troops acting under positive
orders to shoot no unarmed natives and
to burn no houses except barracks.
Looting was prohibited under the strict
est penalties. Company and other
commanders were ordered to pay for
everything taken for necessity or bought
from natives. F."
The governor in detail tells about
what has been done, and then recon-
mends that the operations against the
insurgents should be by force of ma
tives. He has travelled all over the
province, with no other escort than ma
tives. In another recommendation, he
says;
"As civil governor, feel it my duty
to say that it is my firm conviction
that the United States troops should at
the earliet opportunity be concentrated
in one or two garrisons, If it is thought
desirable that the good sentiment and
loyalty that formerly existed towards
the United States among the people of
this province should be conserved and
encouraged. Being in close touch with
the people, having visited all the
pueblos one or more times, having lived
with them in their homes, | know that
such sentiment once existed.
"Of late, by reason of the conduct OF
the troops, such as the extensive burn
ing of the barrios in trying to lay waste
the country so that the insurgents can
not occupy it, the torturing OF natives
by the so-called water cure, and other
methods, in order to obtain informa-
tion, the harsh treatment of the natives
generally, and the failure of inexperi-
enced, lately appointed lieutenants
commanding posts to distinguish be-
tween those who are friendly and those
uufriendly and to treat every native as
if he were, whether or no, an insurgent
at heart, this favorable sentiment above
referred to is being fast destroyed and
deep hatred towards US engendered.
II these things need be done, they had
best be done by native troops, go that
the people of the United States will not
be credited Herewith"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-04-18
MEAT FAMINE IN ENGLAND.
Retailers Determined that Consumers Shall be
Made to Suffer.

London, April 15.-The so-called
meat famine, which has been exploited
throughout the British press, has be-
come matter OF keen interest to Lon
doners, who hitherto have not been
affected by the prevailing scarcity. A
careful canvass of London shows that
the retailers at the present time are the
sole sufferers by the advance in the
wholesale price, which amounts to a
penny per pound on all grades OF meat,
Since January, the majority of the re-
tailers have been running their busi-
ness without profit, because lack of or
ganization prevented a uniform in
crease OF prices. A meeting, however,
has been called, which undoubtedly
will result in uniform increase in the
price of meat on the part of retailers
throughout London.