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Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
The Value of a Struggle.

1t is a curious fact in the history Of
nations that only those which have had
to struggle the hardest for an exist
ence have been highly successful. AS
a rule the same thing is true of men.
One would think that it would be a
great relief to have the bread and but
ter problem solved by ones ancestors
so that one might devote all his ener-
gies and time to the development of
the mental and spiritual faculties. But
this is contrary to the verdict of his
tory and the daily experience of the
world. The strugglers, those born to a
heritage of poverty and toll and not
those reared in the lap of fortune,
have, with few exceptions, been the
leaders of civilization, the giants of
the race.-Success.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
WINE OF cARDuL
A TRUE HERO.
One of the Kind That Gets Little
Recognition Here Below.


One of the Kind That Gets Little
Recognition Here Below.
Did you ever know hero real well?
know at least one and quite intimate
ly. Who? 1 am afraid you would hard
ly recognize his name, and besides it
would not be just right to give it here
He is only an old bachelor who works
in a shop. He has been at one bench
for something like-well, from this you
may judge: When he began, he was
fresh from school. He lives in a little
frame house, with an absurd little
back yard hardly more than big enough
for the syringa bush and the ash bar
rel.
''rhe first morning 1 started for the
shop" he once told me, 81 cut across
the back yard and climbed the fence
l have been doing it ever since, and it
has been long time" In the tiny
lawn is worn deep footpath. The top
rail of the back fence is smoothly pol
ished. Ills feet wore the path. His
hands polished the rail. And all these
years he has worked at the same
bench, doing the same work.
Not that he lacks intelligence or that
he never had an ambition. Intelligence
he most certainly has, no mean lore of
books and a wide, generous grasp of
affairs and the drift of things. Ambi-
ton he had, too, but that was before
his feet had worn a path across the
back yard. am quite sure that he
once loved. In fact, 1 suspect that 1
know the one he loved, and that she
loved him. But he never married She
did, though she has been widowed for
a dozen years.
But why, you ask, with intelligence
and ambition, did he stick to his
bench? In an upper room of his little
cottage is a window blind which is
never opened. Behind that blind, peer
ing out through the shutters with un-
recognizing gaze, sits one who bears
the outward form of manhood, yet
lacks manhood's mental qualities. The
one behind the blind is his brother
Downstairs, puttering feebly about and
speaking only in high, thin, querulous
tones, is wan and bent old woman
his mother. For the sake of these two
he has worn the path in the lawn; for
them he put away ambition; for them
he stifled the love that once stirred
within him.
He is past middle age now, thin as to
hair, stopped as to shoulders. Yet is
there tenderness in his voice, cheer
full sweetness in his smile, a patient
resignation in his pale blue eyes, that
make his manner of such mild gentle
ness as you might expect in a saint.
From him comes never a word of COM
plant; about him is no trace of dis
appointment, no hint of bitterness.
And so, though few know his name.
though he wears no glittering gauds,
though he goes his way unhampered
by pomp or circumstance and all un-
recognized by church or state, L can
not help but count him one of earth's
true heroes. Don't you?-Sewell Ford
in Brandur Magazine.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
THE sNlPE.
Much Lead Is Wasted on the Artful
Dodger at Migration Time.

Much Lead Is Wasted on the Artful
DOdger Mt Migration Time.
The snipe, properly Wilson's snipe,
Gallinago delicata, but commonly
known as English snipe and wrong
fully called half a dozen other names,
is widely distributed species. 1t WIS.,
its every state at some se2son. Its
northward migration extends within
the arctic circle. while it is known to go
southwark to northern South America
and the West Indies. Comparatively
few of the birds which move north
ward from February until May breed
south Of the international line 1t is
quite true there are breeding grounds
at various points of the northern states,
but the great breeding range extends
from latitude AZ degrees north to some
undetermined point much nearer the
pole than most sportsmen will venture
Some time in September the first
southbound birds pass below the Cana
dian grounds, and soon most of the
suitable marshy bits of east and west
have their share of long billed prizes.
Then begins an astonishing attack
which extends from ocean to ocean and
generally sweeps southwark from Can
ada to California. Probably tons OF
lead, half of which is wasted, are fired
at the artful dodger.-Edwyn Sandys
in Outing. M.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
Summons.

In the Superior Court of the county of Amador,
State of California.
Consolidated Volcano-Amador Hydraulic Gold
Mining and Land Company, plaintiff, VS. C. ].
Decker, James Ward Hall, U. s. Arbuthnot,
E. o. Arbuthnot, and G. j. Roote, defendants.
Action brought in the Superior Court Of the
county of Amador, State of California and
the complaint filed in the office of the clerk of
said county of Amador.
John F. Davis, attorney for plaintiff.
H1HE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CAL
i ifornia send greeting to C. j. Decker,
James Ward Hall, U. S. Arbuthnot. E. o. Ar
buthnot, and G. j. Roote, defendants:
You are hereby directed TO appear and an
swer the complaint in an action entitled as
above brought against you in the Superior
Court of the county of Amador, State of Cali
forn1a, within ten days after the service on you
of this summonS-if served within this county !;
or within thirty days if served elsewhere.
And you are hereby notified that, unless the
defendants so appear and answer, the plain
t1ffs Will take Judgment for any money or dam
ages demanded in the complaint as arising
upon contract, or will apply to the court for any
other relief demanded in the complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Su-
perior Court of the county of Amador, State of
California, this Goth day of September. A. D.
1902.
c. L. cULBERT, Clerk.
S4el fer g eoarP. snPeF By J. R. HuBrnrr,
dec5-2m Deputy Clerk.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
A MANS BLUSHES.
He Will Fly the Red Signal Mcra
Quickly Than N Woman

II w oman.
IF there is any one thing that makes
me want to get up and talk right out
in meeting it is to hear it said of
man that he bushes like woman" 4"
said the social philosopher to Il repre-
sentative of the New York Times.
How women ever gained the repu-
tation of having run up Il corner in
bushes is beyond my comprehension
The report does her grave Injustice
for as matter of fact she not only has
no monopoly in bushes, but does not
make use of the share that properly
belongs to her. There are some wo
men, of course, who blush if you even
blink an eyelid in their direction, but
as general thing men blush much
more readily and more violently than
women.
This is not a random statement that
l am making for the purpose of hear
ing myself talk, but sober deduction
founded on careful observation. For
years | have made it point to study
the sexes in noments of embarrass-
ment, and the statistics l have jotted
down prove that in nine cases out of
ten the average man will fly the red
signal of distress much more quickly
than the average woman. This holds
good in all sorts of situations.
"Crack Il joke at a mans expense,
he bushes; ply him with awkward
questions, he bushes; subject him to
some humiliation or let some ludicrous
accident befall him in public, and he
straightway rivals the boiled lobster
in hue. A woman may redden slightly
under the same circumstances, but her
blush is diluted and perfunctOry COM
pared with the brilliant, sunlit glow
that suffuscs the countenance of man.
Il don't attempt to explain the phe
nomenon-physiolog and moralists
may do that if they can-but merely
give the facts for what they are worth
in the hope that the next time a story
writer has crop of bushes to dispose
of he will ring a few changes on the
old phrase that has done duty for gen
erations and say of the heroine that
she 'blushed like a man."
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
Promising For the Tenors.

Three tenors while strolling in Paris
began to talk of their engagements for
the coming season.
where are you two fellows goingr'
asked one.
"I'm going to Rio Janeiro," answered
one of his companions.
$50 am l." answered the other one.
That's very queer" Rafd the first
speaker, "for I'm going there too"
They then compared notes and, find
ing that the same theatrical manager
had engaged each Of them, they called
on him and asked for an explanation.
II don't see why any of you should
be dissatisfied" he replied. 1--WE en-
gagged each of you because don't want
to be left without a tenor in Rio ia
metro. 1t is very probable that before
you are acclimated there yellow fever
will carry off two of you, and wouldn't
be in a nice fix then if 1 hadn't a
third tenor on handT
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
Who Told the Fihs

The bell rang, and the occupier of
the apartment started to the window
to see who the visitor might be- To
his annoyance he saw persistent
creditor who had evidently called
again for payment of his long out
standing account. The impecunious
one instantly called to his youthful
son and said:
Tommy, go to the door at once. 1
don't want to see that man. Tell him
Pm not at home"
"Oh, papa, 1 thought you never told
fibs," remarked Tommy.
.'I don't, my boy. It's you that's go
ing to tell one. Now run off."-New
York Times.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
His Case Not So Bad After AN.

"Ah, it's sad old world" sighed the
man who had been cheated out of $50.
''Yes," assented his neighbor. Zone
of my horses got his head fast in the
hayrack last night and broke his neck,
l was offered 5000 for him less than a
month ago"
"Pshaw! That's too bad. Looks as
though it was going to brighten up,
doesn't it?' And he went on his way
Whistling cheerfully.-Chicago Record
Herald,
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
Pulling Out the Pegs.

Susie, aged four, had been out in the
country on visit. On her return she
urged her mother to let her keep q
cow.
But SUSIE" said the mother, there
is no one here to take care of the COW
and milk it."
"Oh, yes. I'll do that, mamma"
"Can you milk COW? How do you
do itT
"0h, know how. I'll just pull the
pegs out like the man es."-Lippin-
colts.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
The Real Thing.

rs this your writing?" asked the
merchant as he glanced over a written
list of goods wanted
NO" replied Mr.. Meeker; my wife
wrote the list
"WeI, she certainly knows how to
handle pen," said the merchant, Her
diction is absolutely perfect"
"Yes, l suppose her diction's all
right" replied Meeker. with a deep
sigh, "but it's nothing when compared
with her contradiction - Chicago
News.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
Notice of Hearing of Petition
for Probate of Will.

In the Superior Court of the county of Amador
State of California.
In the matter of the last will and testament
of Agostino Chichizola, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that Saturday, the
27th day of December, 1902 at ten O'Clock a. m
OF said day, and the court room of said court, at
the courthouse in the town of Jackson. county
OF Amador, State of California have been ap-
pointed as the time and place for proving the
will of said Agostino Chichizola, deceased, and
for hearing the application of julius Chichizola
for the issuance to him of letters testamentary
thereon.
Witness my hand and the seal of said court
this End day of December, 1902.
c. L. CULBERT. Clerk
Iseal By j. r. Huberty, Deputy Clerk.
John f. Davis, attorney for petitioner. de12-3
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19

SAFE DEPOSIT,-Safe deposit boxes can be
rented from the Bank of Amador County 1T the
small expense of So cents 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-
tion. Send money away through the Bank OF
Amador County; you will save 10 per cent and
upward over poStoffice 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
the new year ty opening up bank account. A
man or woman with a 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., 1902-12-19
Rough Diamonds.

There is popular notion to the ef-
feet that rough diamonds are not
bright, but this is a mistake. Even in
that condition they are very bright,
with a peculiar "adamantine luster,"
as it is called, which no other sub
stance possesses. However, the crude
diamond crystal is not transparent
One cannot see through it.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
said county of Amador.
John f. Davis, attorney for pl
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE c
L ifornia. send greeting to G. i.
Notice to Creditors.
ESTATE OF WILLIAM JENNINGS, DEcEAs

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE
IN undersigned, administrator of the estate
of William Jennings, deceased, to the credit
ors of and all persons having claims against
the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the
the first publication of this notice to the said
administrator, at the law office OF John f. Davis
Summit street, Jackson, Amador county
California, the same being the place for the
transaction of the business of said estate, in
said county of AmadoF.
Dated November 22d, 1902.
GEORGE G. JENNINGS
Administrator of the estate of
William Jennings. deceased
John F. Davis, attorney for administrator.
QO2S5t
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
A STRAIGHT Tin.

Little Boy-I say, mamma says you
are going to take sister away.
Engaged Young Man (soon to be mar
ried)-Yes, in few weeks she's COM
ing to my home, and my mamma and
papa will be her mamma andspapa.
Little Boy-I see. Then she'll be your
sister same as she was mine. But, I
say, don't you do anything she doesn't
like, for, if you do, she'll bang you
about awfully when your mamma and
papa amt looking.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
Fixing the Blame

Mr.. Snow was seen holding the week
ly paper as far away as he could get
1t and working his head from side to
side, with squinted eyes. "Soho! Your
sights begun to fail We at last" said
the visitor bluntly. 'Well, faint sur
prising at your age"
Mr.. Snow glared. 'My eyesights all
right! he roared. ''The only trouble is
my pesky arm isn't long enoughp'-.
Youths Companion.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
Fame.

"When grow up" remarked Bobby
Toughmuscles, 81 am going to be the
peoples choice"
"Pugilist or president?" asked Tom
my harpboy.-Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
The Respon.ibiI,tx.

Anxious Father-Do the best you cas-
for him, doctor. That is all l can ask.
If it is the will of Providence
Surgeon-Don't try to place the ~
sponsibility on Providence in this cess.
Mr.. McJones. You bought the toy pis-
tol for the boy yourself.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19

That Was What Annoyed Him.
Mrs. Homeleigh-There is one thing
about our girls-they are always self
possessed.
Papa Homeleigh tgrimly)-Yes. they
are too self possessed | wish they'd
get some one else to possess them.--
Stray Stories.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
Dissolution Of Copartnership.

NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership
~ heretofore existing between Florence Clan.
mini and G. w. Cato, in the hotel business at
Drytown, Amador county, Cal, under the firm
name of Cato & Giannini, has been dissolved
The business will hereafter be conducted by
said Florence Giannini solely, with whom all
parties indebted to said firm will please make
prompt settlement.
Dated at Drytown December s. 1902
FLORENCE GIANNINI
de12-4t c. w CATTO
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19

Every one should occasionally say
"WhoaT' to himself Because his
friends do not say it does not indicate
that he doesn't need it.-Atchison
Globe.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
Notice to Creditors.
Estate of Benjamin Ross. Jr. deceased

NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned,
ADMINISTRATIVE of the estate of BENJAMIN
Ross, Jr., deceased, to the creditors of and all
persons having claims against the said de-
ceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after the first
publication of this notice to the said admins
tratr1x, at the law office of John F. Davis
Summit street, Jackson, Amador county, Cali
forn1a, the same being the place for the tran
saction of the business of said estate, in said
county of Amador.
Dated, Dec. 18th, 1902.
GRACE H. ROSS,
Administrative of the estate of Benjamin
Ross Jr., deceased.
John F. Davis,
Attorney for Administrative. de12-5t
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
Hfa Arf

"Oh. Mr.. Growelle," gushed Mia,
Nupson. "how did you ever learn ts
paint such beautiful pictures?"
'T asked a man once" replied the ar.
LIST, "and he told me how."-Indianar
lis News.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
M. E. Church Services

Preaching every Sunday at II a. m. and 7:30
p. m. Sunday school, p. m; Senior Epworth
League, 6:45 p m; Midweek Prayer meetings,
Thursday, 1880 p. m.
Rev. G. H. Van vliet pastor.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19

An orange tree in full bearing has
been known 10 produce $4,000 oranges;
a lemon tree, 5000 lemons.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19

Best assortment of up-to-date suits,
at Max Ladar's.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
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.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19

DISTRIBUTING AGENTS FOR j. F. MAR
IL tell Cognac. Moet & Chaudon. White Seal
and Private Cuvee Champagne; Morgan Bros,
Puerto de Santa Maria Sherries; Royal Wine
Company, Oporto, Port Wines; Dubois Freres,
Bordeaux, Clarets and Sauternes; CANADIAN
CLUB WHISKY, Hiram Walker & Sons, Linn
tied, Walkerville, Ontario, Canada; John de
Kuyper & Zoon, Rotterdam, Gin: Gilka Kuem-
mel, from a. Gilka, Berlin: Barthloomay
Brewery Company, Rochester, N. Y, Knicker-
booker Beer; Dogshead Brand of Guinness
Stout and Bass Ale bottled by Read Bros,
London); Cantrell s. Cochrane, Belfast, Ginger
Ale; Naglee Brandy; Reimported American
Whistles.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
LEDGER'S CLUBBING RATES.

Ledger and Daily Call. one year 81 so
Ledger and Weekly Call, one year 49,. 8 go
Ledger and Daily Bulletin, one year 49,. 6 so
Ledger and Semi Weekly Bulletin, yer 40
Ledger and Weekly Bulletin. one year.. 8 so
Ledger and Daily Chronicle, one year. 10
Ledger and Weekly Chronicle, one year e0
Ledger and Weekly Examiner, one year. 8 sol
Ledger and Daily Examiner, one year -. o 3o
Ledger and N. Y. Weekly Tribune, yer 8 OO
Ledger and N. Y. Tri-weekly Tribune, iy s sol
Ledger and Cosmopolitan Magazine, 1yr S5
Ledger and S. F. Weekly Post, one year. 8 DOL
Ledger and McCall's Magazine, one year Q Isl
Ledger and St. Louis Globe Democrat, ly 8 OO|
Ledger and Twice Week." one year. 8 cd
sTThe above rates are strictly in advance.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19

M. Born & Co., the largest tailoring
establishment in the world, guaran tee
a perfect fit and satisfaction. Their
agent, Redlick's, do not demand any
deposit when your order is given.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19

TTNO PRINTERS.-A COMPLETE OUTFIT
Il for a 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 office, Jack
son, Cal.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19

Advertise in the Ledger.
Evening star., 1902-04-10

The republicans of the eleventh Ohio dis
for Congress. He is an able man, and one
of the leaders of his party In the House.
His people have been we'll served by him.
and they are wise in desiring to keep him
in commission. In addressing the conven-'
tion which had thus honored him General
Grosvenor said with other things:
Earnestly as l support the doctrine of
protection, cordially as l stand by the plat
form of the party, enthusiastically as l de-
fend the operation and effect Of the Dingley
tariff BILL l would not be classed among
those who worship a statue asa fetichist
A protective tariff law Is subject to the fiuc-
tuation of conditions and 1t must be wisely
considered and fearlessly made to adjust
itself to the new conditions that are para
mount to old prejudices, but when the time
comes. and that time has not come yet
when there ought to be modification of the
tariff law. the suggestion of wisdom Is that
the changes shall be made by the friends of
protection, and l nnOdestly suggest that no
men are better capable Of saying when
changes shall be made and how they shall
be made than are the men who observed
the country suffering under the pangs of
poverty and Industrial depression under the
only democratic administration since the
war, and who emerged with the triumph
ant column Of McKfnleyism under the new
leader, the venerated and ever to be ad-
ufired Dngsey, out over the Jordan of de-
spair, and into the promised land of pros
perity and peace and hope In which we are
now living"
This is the position that many republi-
cans take. They will assist in revising the
tariff when the proper time comes But
Evening star., 1902-04-10
Waist and WRAPPER Dent

silk Waists, In black and light effects: soiled
from . display: sizes 32, 81 and 10. Reduced from
Sc % and 81 so to s. 80 each ~
10 henrietta and Flannel Waists m n variety Of
S295 each ~ WV W
=, 10 summer Shirt Waists, I'm lawn and grass
linen: hemstftched tucked and embroidered: sizes
32 ~ and 3s. Reduced from 81 a. 10 81 10 esch
DARK Gray Eiderdown Bath Robes fastened
with sllk frogs: sizes 30. 3s and 40 Reduced
from 500 10 50 30 each
Light Blue Cashmere Tea Gown trimmed with
ribbon and tucking: size 3i Reduced from si5Ol
rink China Silk Tea Gown. trimmed with lace
anu RIBBON; size S6. Reduced from S12 80 10 s. 90
10 Flannelette Wrappers in black and white ef-
iects; sizes 32 TO 49, Reduced from 81 25 10 81 90
hfrdd
Evening star., 1902-04-10
A Dream Of Perfection.

I
Wheneer turn into the page
Which gentle advertisers write,
1 wonder why the heather rage
And wise folk grow wroth and fight
I wonder why we ever frown
And question the DEGREES Of fate
When priceless treasures are marked down
To just ar-ninety-eight.
Why should we say that life is vain,
When every i'll so swift Is cured;
When just one bottle heals the pain
Which we have patiently endured?
Why should we dwell In poverty,
When projects are so numerous, which,
If they are followed trustfully,
Are sure to make us passing rich?
Now surely there will come time
When all the world is filled with joy,
When plenty reigns in every cline
And there is bliss without alloy.
For not a soul will pause to grieve
Ger ailments. misleading fads.
When advertisers ne'er deceive
And everybody reads the ads.
Evening star., 1902-04-10
Housefurnishing Dept.

Carving Set (knife and fork. slightly damaged.
Reduced from $3.50 TO 81 -25
6 Cooks Knives Reduced from 15c. TO ioc. each.
G Patent Parting Knives. Red from Zoe. 20 Sc.
Copper-bosfom Wash Boiler. damaged Reduced
from 81 as 81 90.
4-qt. Tin Bread Raiser. dented Reduced from
CSC. TO $50.
Gray Ennmeled Tea Kettles. slightly damaged
Reduced from 79c. to <5e each.
@ Gray Eaameled Tea Pots. Reduced from 45c.
10 :5c. each
AT. Clothes Horse. slightly damaged. Reduced
from soc to s5e.
G Oak Coat Racks Cs arms. Reduced from sc.
l0c. each.
69e. 20 e5c.
1 Heavily Japanned Infants Bath, slightly dam
aged. Reduf ed from 80. rs 20 f1.@.
Oak Medicine Cabinet Reduced frop N.Ib to
IL cans Ready mixed Paint. Reduced from see
to &c. eash! a--..
Sans sulphur for dls,nsecsIng parpessa- -
dp ed fr M l0r. to 81. zach.