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Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
DISCOVERED BY ACCIDENT.
How the Paving Value of Asphalt
Was Brought to Notice.

Was Brought to Notice.
All forms of bituminous pavements,
whether manufactured from natural or
artificial asphalt, are in fact artificial
stone pavements. The industry started
with the use of the natural rock as
phalt from the mines in the Val de
Travers, Canton Neufchatel, Switzer-
land. The mines were discovered in
1921, but it was 1S49 that its utility as
a road covering was first noticed. The
rock was then being mined for the
purpose of extracting the bitumen con-
tained in it for use in medicine and
arts. 1t is limestone found impreg-
mated with bitumen, of which it yields
on analysis from to IA per cent.
1t was observed that pieces of rock
which fell from the wagon were crush
ed by the weight of wheels, and under
the combined influence of the traffic
and heat of the sun good road surface
was produced. A macadam road of as
phalt rock was then made which gave
very good results, and finally in 1854
portion of the Rue Bergere was laid
in Paris of compressed asphalt on a
concrete foundation. In 1858 a still
larger sample was laid, and from that
time it has been laid year by year in
Paris. From Paris it extended to Lon
den, being laid on Threadneedle street
in 1869 and Cheapside in 1870 and in
successive years on other streets.-Mu-
nicipal Journal and Engineer.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
A DARwINIAN THEORY.
Why the Drowning Man Always
Throws Up His Hands.


The usual idea that a drowning man
is stretching out his hands for aid or
catching at straws" is not altogether
satisfactory. A possible explanation
has lately been suggested, and this
supposes that the drowning man, losing
all his acquired habits and even some
Of those inherited from more recent
parents, in his terror goes back to the
instructive movements of his arboreal
ancestors, and the movements of the
drowning man are those of frighten-
ed ape seeking safety by clinging to
the nearest tree.
The movement is certainly instinc-
tive, for it can only be eliminated by
considerable training and voluntary
efforts, and yet it is fatal to the indi-
vidual, for the specific gravity of no
human body is so nearly that of water
that the removal of the arms from the
supporting fluid at once sinks the face
beneath the surface. In cases of SO
called Cramps" the victim, often a
highly trained swimmer, generally
throws up the hands, but these cases
are probably due to heart failure, and a
similar movement takes place on land
when the subject receives a fatal heart
wound, and it is even a common ex-
preston of shock or astonishment The
ordinary movements of walking or run
ming would keep a mans face above
water, but these curious climbing
movements of both hands and feet
make floating impossible and are re-
sponsible for many deaths by drown
ing.-Cincinnat Enquirer.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
Antiquity of Playing Cards.

The game of cards was first played
In the east and seems to have had
military origin. Cards were introduced
from Asia into Europe at the time of
the crusades and were first used by
necromancers to foretell fortunes. They
soon became popular amusement in
the south of Europe, where the Sara
Gems and Moors taught the people how
to use them, and card playing spread
to all parts of the continent The state
records of Germany mention the fact
that Rudolph l., in 1875, was fond of
the game and played with his court
iers.
After the invention of paper the man.
ufacture of cards became extensive,
but declined somewhat when card play
ing was forbidden by several of the
German states and by the English gov
ernment on account of the supposed
immoral tendency. Before the era of
paper cards in the orient were made
of ivory, papyrus and canvas. less fire.
quently of the precious metals and
quite commonly of wood
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
For a very Good Reason.

81 told him would make him eat his
words" declared Mr.. Beechwood hotly,
speaking of quarrel he had had with
Mr.. Brushton. HE has been telling
things about me that are rank un-
truths"
How foolishly men talk to one an
other" commented Mrs Beechwood
placidly.
What do you mean?' demanded her
husband. do you intend to insinuate
that men talk to each other more fool
ishly than women chatter?'
"Of course | d." the lady went on
imperturbably. "Now, women never
try to make each other eat their words,
no matter how angry they may be-
Certainly not" retorted Mr.. Beech
wood, "and for very good reason too"
What reasonY she demanded.
Because their digestive apparatus is
inferior to their vocabulary" - Pitts
burg Chronicle-Telegraph.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
Children Especially Liable.

Burns, bruises and cuts are extreme
ly painful and if neglected often result
in blood poisoning Children are es-
pecially liable to such mishaps because
not so careful. AS a remedy DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve is unequalled.
Draws out the fire, stops the pain, soon
heals the wound. Beware of counter
feits. Sure cure for piles. "DeWitt's IS
Witch Hazel Salve cured my baby
of eczema after two physicians gave
her up" writes James Mock, N. Web
ster, Ind. ''The sores were so bad she
soiled two to five dresses a day. u
Kerr's Pharmacy, Jackson,
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
Liking Like a SAVAGE.

Civilized people will be shocked at
the advice of an English physician to
a wealthy patient to live like savage
to be cured. Savages, it may be re-
called, do not belong to clubs, have no
stock exchanges, know nothing of trust
and trade combinations, run no polit-
ical campaigns and so reserve some VI
tality and nerve force for purely living
purposes.-B American.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
A Share In q Jewel.

There is a story told of French serv-
ant who was shown a priceless jewel
by great duke.
''Thank you, my lord duke" said the
man of science, 'for allowing me to
share with you the possession Of so
great a treasure"
''In what way" said the duke.
'Why, your grace can do no more
than look at it, and you have allowed
me to do the same." - All the Year
Round.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
Away From Home

1t is becoming the fashion for wo-
man to seek a maternity hospital that
her children may be born amid conven-
fences lacking at home. The children
are sent away from home to school.
They are married away from home, and
members of the family are taken to
hospitals for their final illness and bur-
led from an undertaker's parlor 1t is
becoming a fashion to take everything
from home except the family rows
They are still sacred to the family
hearth.-Atchison Globe.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
Why Water WON'T Fry.

Why cannot we fry in water? Be-
cause water can only be heated to the
boiling point, 212 degrees, and any ad-
ditional heat does not increase it's tenn
perature. Two hundred and twelve de-
grees of heat will not brown the sur
face Of anything. Fat, on the contrary,
can be made much hotter, the tempera-
ture depending on the kind. There is n
lesson here for the economical house.
wife. Don't stuff the stove with fuel
when the vegetables, meat etc., are
already boiling. They cook no faster
because of the increase of heat.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
Italian Brtranaare In Is4s

One summer evening in the crowded
theater an impatient house demanded
the drawing of the curtain preliminary
to the first act. When at last it was
upralsed, IL Passatore and his armed
band occupied the stage. with muskets
aimed at the affrighted audience The
chief stated that he should levy tax
per head, which he then and there col
lected. The gang made off with their
booty unmolested. - Lady Presturch's
Essays"
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
Gold.

The specific gravity of gold is 1880
that is, it weighs nineteen and half
times as much as its own bulk of wa
ter. The ductility and malleability of
this metal are equaled by no other. By
ductility is meant the property of al
lowing itself to be drawn out into a
wire and by malleability its property
of fattening without splitting under
the hammer.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
wbat You Put Tn Your Mouth.

1t is through the mouth that most
malignant germs find their way into
the body, and therefore one would
think that it was hardly necessary to
warn people against the risks they are
running in using it as sort of third
hand. One would imagine that hardly
any one needed cautioning against
holding money with the lips. and yet
an immense number of otherwise thor
oughly cleanly people indulge in this
dirty, dangerous practice.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
No Rebate,

When Adelina Patti visited Madrid
one time in company with her husband,
Signor Nicolini, who though. himself a
tenor singer, there was an effort to en-
gage the noted artist for an especial
occasion. The opera director asked:
"How much will you charge us if you
and your honored husband appear on
this occasion for one night%
"Ten thousand francs, sir"
"And how much if you come without
the signor, madameT
'sTen thousand francs"
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
Make Some One Happy.

Charles Kingsley thus counseled a
friend: MAKE it rule and pray to
God to help you to keep it never, if pos
sible, to lie down at night without be-
ing able to say, 4 have made one hu-
man being at least a little wiser, a lit
tie happier or little better this day.
You will find it easier than you think
and pleasanter."
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
vare of 0intments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury

Beware of 0intments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury
as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure. manufactured by F. J. Cheney &
Co., Toledo O., contains no mercury,
and is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t
is taken internally, and made in To-
ledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bot
tie.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
BOwIegged Sailors.

Sailors are a bowlegged class. An
old salt always walks as if he were on
the deck Of ship, and he never takes
great strides like a landsman. He is
used to having to walk great distances,
in his imagination, on the quarter deck,
and he can't get rid of the habit OF
making the most Of his promenade.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
His Error.

Consumer say, what kind of
cigar do you call this? It's the worst
tobacco 1 ever tasted.
Dealer-Beg your pardon. but you
are wholly in error. There isn't par
ticle of tobacco in that cigar. 1t is so
easy to be mistaken, don't you see?-
Boston Transcript.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
FnnIfah-

Robert Lowe, afterward Lord Sher-
brook, once saw deaf member of par
Lament trying his best to catch with
his ear trumpet the words Of an ex-
tremely dull speech. "Just look at that
foolish man," said Lowe, throwing
away his natural advantages"
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
WOn.

He had gone to ask her father for her
hand in marriage. "Well, sir. what is
1T" snapped out the old man. Re
member, I am a man of few words" 81
don't care if you're man of only one
word if it's the right one" replied the
suitor. He got the girl.-Philadelph
Record,
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
A Mans Age.

The great majority Of men who have
passed forty are old or young according
to their belief. Those who think them
selves old are old; those who think
themselves young are young.-Chicago
Inter Ocean.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
Why He Never Attains He,

Why He Never Attnins Her Ideal.
A man who is earning the living for a
family doesn't have time to live up to
his wife's ideals, and by the time he
has made his money he is too old and
wants to be comfortable. - Atchison
Kan1 Globe.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
Stop the
Blight

1t is a sad thing to see fine
fruit trees spoiled by the blight.
You can always tell them from
the rest. They never do well
afterwards but stay small and
sickly.
1t is worse to see a blight
strike children. Good health
is the natural right of children,
But some of them don't get
their rights. While the rest
grow big and strong one stays
small and weak.
SCOTS Emulsion can stop
that blight. There is no
reason why such a achild should
stay small. SCOTS Emulsion
is a medicine with lots of
strength in 1.-THE kind Of
strength that makes things
grow.
Scott's Emulsion makes
children grow, makes them eat,
makes them sleep, makes them
play. Give the weak child a
chance. SCOTS Emulsion will
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
The SnOnge.

The sponge reproduces its kind main-
ly by eggs. In each animal are con-
tained both the male and the female
elements, and 1t throws out the ova to
be hatched in the water. At first the
young are free swimming, and after
ward they attach themselves to con-
yenient spots and grow.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03

To make good tea and coffee the wa
ter should be taken at the first bubble.
Remember continued boiling causes the
water to part with its gases and be-
come fiat. This is the cause of much
bad tea and coffee.-Ladies' Home Jour
nal.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
More Rest.

Doctor-Theres nothing much the
matter with you. You only need rest.
Patient-Oh, but, doctor, look at my
tongue.
Doctor-That needs rest, too, madam.
st. Louis Republic.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
Well Bred.

Gentleman-That looks a we'll bred
dog.
Owner-I should think he was well
bred. Why, he won't have bit of din
ner till he's got his collar onl-Punch,
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
Her Age.

Judge-How old are you, madam
Witness Nesitatingly)-I am-that
is, L
Judge-Out with It'll The longer you
wait the older you will grow.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
The Real Bitterness.

Mamma-But, darling, why should
you object to taking the good doctors
advice?
Bobby-It isn't his advice. mamma.
It's his horrid old medicine that | hate
to take.-Chicago News.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03

Preaching every Sunday at II a. m. and 1880
p. m. Sunday school, 2 p. m.; Senior Epworth
League, AS p. m; Midweek Prayer meetings,
Thursday, 7:30 p. m.
Rev. G. II. Van Vliet, pastor.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
No Deferred PAYMENTS.

'Is your daughter learning to play by
noteT
Certainly not" answered Mrs. Cum
rox a little Indignantly. 1--WE pay cash
for every lesson. The ideaP-Wash-
ington Star.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03

A thoroughly competent druggist is
kept at Kerr's drug store; prescrip-
tions compounded there may be de-
pended upon at all times.
To keep healthy you should eat
plenty of olives. You can get good
ones at Caminetti's Central Market. n
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
Two of q Kind.

Guest-What splendid dinner! |
don't often get as good a meal as this.
Little Willie (son of the hosD-We
don't either.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03

The most effusive argument charm,
ing woman can use to a man is an ap-
pealing "Don't you think soT-Smar
SET
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03

Beware of unscrupulous dealers who
refill Jesse Moore bottles with inferior
goods.
PIONEER FLOUR always has been
and still is the best. 4-6tf*
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
NJ. E. Church Services.

Patience is the key Of content.-Mo
hammed.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03

make it catch up
with the rest.
This picture represents
the Trade Mark of Scott's
Emulsion and is on the
wrapper of every bottle.
Send for free sample. -.
SCOTT & BOVINE.
400 Pearl ST., New York.
soc and 81. all druggists.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
EYES, EARS, NOSE AND THROAT

satisfy
Hyou ae a crowded
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
AMADOR COUNTY.

Q Q Q
Amador ledger., 1902-01-03
LAWYERS.
n B. sPAGNoLI

JACkSON, OAI1.
Practice in all the States and Federal courts
Once, Spagnoli building, opposite Hall q
Records.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-07-17

Mrs. James, who has been visiting
Aberdeen friends for several weeks, re.
turned yesterday to her home in Battle
Creek, Iowa. Mr.. Merton 0. James ac-
companied his mother as far as Gate
City.
The Grays Harbor Packing Co. has
purchased the Cram & Griggs property,
at the foot of H street, and Manager
German will have the place converted
into cannery in time to pack the fail
catch.
The Aberdeen Base Ball Club will go
to South Bend, Saturday, to play return
games at that place Saturday and Sun
day. Quite number OF the local fans
will accompany the team, to help carry
back the honors.
Notice is hereby given that a certiti.
cate of deposit, No. 1916, on the Aberdeen
State Bank, Aberdeen, WASH, for $2lO,
payable to the order of Mrs. J. C.
Rambo, has been stolen and payment of
same has been stopped. 43-2t
The hay crop throughout the Chehalis
river valley was considerably damaged
by the rains this week. A strong wind
preceded the rain Monday, which over
turned the hay that was in shocks, leav-
ing it in the worst possible condition to
be wet.
The following officers were installed in
the United Artisan lodge at its last
meeting: M. A, 0. Stewart; Supt.,
Emma Owen; Inspector, Mrs. Stewa It;
ct. Con. A. II. Baldwin; NJ. of C, G.
Crimmins; Sec. l. B. Glidden; Treas
urer, Allie Glidden; instructor, Carl
Jegreus; Warden, Mr.. Baugh. The order
has decided to givean excursion to West
port Saturday and sunday, August 0
and 10. and will give dance on the
Light of August 9, in Westport.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Nelson, of Walla
! Walla, visited Miss Isabe! McDermoth a
few days this week.
Hot weather seems to produce head
ache while our headache capsules reduce
it. EVANS DRUG Co.
For RENr-A small building ON f
street, above Heron. Apply to EMIL
OLSEN, Royal saloon.
Miss Georgia Darling returned this
week from visit of several weeks with
friends on the Sound.
Ben Dean has returned from a six
weeks visit to his land claim at Eagle
George, King county.
Fraser & Maize, Flma, purchase Bel!
Of Lexington whiskey direct from the
distillery in Kentucky. 3m
Clinton Medcalf, OF Montesano, visited
Aberdeen Monday, the guest of his sis
ter Mrs. N. &. Wheeler.
Mrs. Mary Hoshka, of Tao oma, who
instituted the lodge of Rathbone Sisters,
returned home Tuesday.
Mrs. VIM. Anstie and children re.
turned the other day from visit with
friends near Montesano.
VIM Black fell down stairs at his home
Tuesday, and, falling upon an empty can,
cut his right arm severely.
Mrs. C. G. Sargent and daughter,
| Ethel, have returned from visit with
friends in Thurston county.
Mr.. Marc Sherwood, of Chicago. ar
rived in the city Tuesday, on visit to
his son, Col. NJ. r. Sherwood.
Mrs. Judd Stiles, of Tacoma. returned
home Tuesday after short visit with
her daughter Mrs. H. l.. Cock.
Mrs. Robt. Campbell and daughter.
Daisy, OF Astoria, are the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. f. l.. Carman this week.
Mrs. John Hansen and Mrs f. T.. Nc
Laffertv returned yesterday from visit
with their parents, at Melbourne.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-07-17

Misses Hazel Miner and Nina Ennis
returned yesterday from Tacoma, where
they have been visiting friends for a
couple of weeks.
Miss A ma Bush. a prominent lady in
the work of the W. c. T. u, addressed
quite an audience at the Adventist
chapel last evening.
Mrs. Archie McDougal and daughter
returned to Connie. Tuesday, after
spending the Fourth holidays with old
friends in Aberdeen.
Mr.. and Mrs c. V. Terry and baby,
who have been the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Jas. iIackett, returned Tuesday to
their home in Seattle.
The Wilson mill started up Tuesday
with its doubled capacity, and went off
smoothly, without the heating OF a shaft
or the slipping of a belt
PU IMAM FADELESS DYES do not
stain the hands or spot the kettle lex
cept green and purple. Sold by Evans
Drug Co. lOc per package.
The HERALD wants an agent in every
precinct in the county, and offers terms
that will allow each one to make good
money. Write for particulars. If.
Edwin +. Eccles, while delivering mail
yesterday afternoon, fell from his bicycle
and broke his arm. He was attended to
at the Aberdeen General hospital.
NJ. Goldsmith went to Gate City, ves-
terday, to meet his daughter, Mrs. H. j.
Pelta, of Leadville. Colorado, who will
spend the summer with her father.
The Chehalis County Logging & Tim.
Der Co.. of this city, has the right of way
cleared for its railroad at Montesano, and
will soon begin the work of grading.
Mrs. Fred Nye and Mrs. W. H. Morgan
are entertaining party of lady friends
this afternoon, in honor of Mrs. Robt.
Campbell and daughter, Miss Daisy.
Miss Dorothy Girton is entertaining a
party of her little friends this afternoon
on the occasion OF her arrival at the
seventh milestone on the journey of life.
The steamer Montesano towed one Of
the Creech Bros. pile drivers to the
Humptulips river, Monday, where it will
drive some piling for the boom company.
G. NJ. Florey piano tuner who has been
employed the last four years by Bruenns
piano house, San Francisco,is now located
in Aberdeen. Can be found at Wilson g
Music store.-1m.
Miss Nora Anderson and Mr.. Curtis
Nyman, of Salem, Oregon, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A. Todd. Miss An
derson is sister, and Mr.. Nyman an
uncle OF Mrs. Todd.
John Gronow, who has so ably filled
the position of manager OF the Sailors
Union at this port since its establish
ment, has resigned, and has been sue
ceeded by Mr. Wilson.
Cut this out and take it to Evans Drug
Co.'s drug store and get IA box OF Cham
berlain's Stomach 4 Liver Tablets. The
best physc They also correct disorders
of the stomach Price % cents.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-07-17

Mr. and Mrs. w. a. Comics. of Elma,
visited Aberdeen friends this week, the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Sauers.
James Beemer is again able to be
around, having been discharged from
the Aberdeen General hos fital last week.
Mrs. G. J. Glover, who has been visit
ing berdeen friends for some time, left
Yesterday for her home in Port Orchard.
Ed. Goldsmith, who has been at the
Aberdeen General hospital, for trouble
with his ewes, was discharged Tuesday.
John Landers is repairing the dwell
ing house recently purchased by him
from Chas. Perkins, on d street near
second.
The steamer Ranger will make an ex-
cursion to North Beach next Sunday,
leaving Aberdeen at and Hoquiam at
s 80 a. m.
Mrs. G. +. Burrows, entertains a par.
tv of lady friends in honor of Mrs. Robt.
and Miss Daisy Campbell tomorrow
afternoon.
The Aberdeen Base Ball Club will
play a return game at Olympia, Sum
day, July 81, with the squealers of the
capital city.
Mrs. Robt. Bowers left yesterday for
her home in Spokane, after short visit
with her brothers, George and Henry
McFadden.
l.. X. Walker left Tuesday for few
weeks vacation, which he will spend at
Portland, Vancouver and Green River
Hot Springs.
w. c. F.. Pruitt, recently from Iowa,
has concluded to make Aberdeen his
home, and is stenographer with Attorney
r. +. Bonner,