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Amador ledger., 1903-04-17
SUCCESSFUL SMUGGLER.
The Schemes He Worked to Deceivs
the Customs Officials.

The Schemes He Worked to Deceive
the Customs officials.
"There is money in smuggling" said
the retired dealer in precious stones as
he leaned back, "but 1t is dangerous to
carry on the business, as possible sus-
poets are carefully watched and, If nee
essary, traced till they are finally
caught. However, / knew one man
who pursued the trade of diamond
smuggling for fifteen years and was
able to retire to respectability. He
was buyer for one of the large business
houses IN New York, and his business
sent him to Europe two, three and
sometimes four times q year. Every
time he returned he had with him from
$4,000 to $4,000 worth of gems which
he did not declare.
His trick was perfect simplicity
combined with ingenious boldness. His
hair was scanty, and at the top Of his
head he had a most delightful little
bald spot. Customs officers as they
came and went all knew him, and IA
they knew him he had a most pro-
nounced wen where his other acquaint-
ances saw bald spot. That wen was
work Of art, made Of wax and gum,
and it contained two or three big stones
that would have been a find for the
men on the pier.
'"The good cigar that he had just lit
and allowed to go out held few more,
and sewed in the handle of the grip
that he carelessly turned over to the
inspection of the officers were the rest
of them. He never varied the trick,
and he never lost. Each trip was worth
a couple of hundred dollars to him and
a great many hundred more to those
who employed him. Now, that man
considered himself strictly honest. He
would not steal cent from an indi-
vidual, yet he schemed and plotted to
rob the government."-NewY York Press.
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17
Two Courses Omen.

Bonaventure de Fourcroy, clever
society poet of the seventeenth GEN.
tury, splendid orator, an eminent ad-
vocate and an intimate friend of Mo-
liere to boot, on being asked one day
by magistrate what he meant to do
with his son replied, eff there is any.
thing In him I'll make him barrister;
II not I'll make him judge"
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17
Talsing Care OF the Henri.

A. Asphysician WI ties: Life would be
prolonged by little more attention to
the heart, by paying little respect to
the most faithful servant we ever have
Much good might be done also If par
ents would teach their children the
danger Of overtaxing the heart They
should teach them to stop and rest a
few moments during their play when
they begin to feel the violent throb-
bling Of their hearts against the chest
wall -
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17
The Barred Road,

There is only one road to success in
life," said the man who had made his
lucky and retired.
"And how shall l know the roadT
inquired the budding young man.
"Well," replied the man with the
lucky, you go right along this path
of adversely until you reach the first
turn to the right"
Yes, yes"
"And you'll find a road barred off
with gate and sign that says No
Trespassing.' Well, that's it."-Balti-
more News
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17
The Suburban Child.

They were suburbanites, and they sat
at breakfast, when a letter was hand
ed to the mother, which she read with
rapidly increasing CONSERVATION. How
unspeakably dreadful| she exclaimed.
Cecilia Rodney's entire family has
been practically wiped out. Her moth
er has died, and her father, her broth
er and her cousin, all in the same
month";
Ethel four years old, who in her
brief career has experienced all the
Joys and woes of the suburbsl-Did the
cook die, too. mamma?-Harpers Mag
azine.
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17
A wonderful Harbor.

Puget sound is one Of the finest har-
bors In the world, If not the flnest-a
deep bay over a hundred miles long
cut off from the ocean by the noun
tainous western peninsula of Washing
ton. The waters nearly everywhere are
deep, the shores abrupt, and the tide is
moderate. Ships may go from Tacoma
half way to Alaska without passing
out of this great sound and its e4ten-
sions northward.-Ray Stannard Baker
in Century.
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17
Her own Idea.

"Your daughter" said Mrs. Oldcastle
after being conducted through the new
ly finished wing of the magnificent pal
ace occupied by the Bullingtons, has
such splendid vocabulary
do you think so?" her hostess re-
piled. Josiah wanted to get her one
of them escritoires; but made up my
mind right at the start that vocabu-
larry would look better in a room fur
nished like hers is even If it didn't cost
quite as ."-Chicago Record Her.
aid.
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17
Perfectly Safe.

A tourist in a remote part of Ireland,
having stayed the night at wayside
inn not usually frequented by visitors,
informed the landlord in the morning
that his boots, which had been placed
outside his room door to be cleaned.
had not been touched.
"Ah, shure," said the landlord, ''and
you moight put your watch and chain
outside your room door in this house,
and they wouldn't be touched. Lon
Sap King
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17
Knew What He Meant.

THAT grocer of ours speaks the most
fragmentary English of any one ever
heard" said Mr.. Precise.
you mean broken English my
DEAR" corrected Mrs. Precise. "You
know he is German"
II mean fragmentary," repeated Mr.
Precise. "The man stutters."-Judge.
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17
0uifa Similar.

La Montt-Who is that old fellow
that is always hunting for you to buy
him drink?
La Moyne-He claims to belong to
the upper crust.
La Montt-The upper crust, eh? Well,
1 notice he is always short and always
dry.-Chicago News.
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17
Bx Wax ofaLesson.

zone Of our cars ran over another
man last night" announced the super
intendent of the street railway line.
"Well," replied the president, after
awhile the people will learn that the
only safe place is aboard the car and
that 3 cents is a small price to pay for
afety."-Chicago Post.
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17
He. sttlI /. Bachelor.

1t was at social. The young wom-
an said on starting home that she need
ID something more around her. The
young man borrowed a shawl. He is
still bachelor. She is now the ma of
four interesting children.-Richmond
Missourian.
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17
No Danger.

"Do you think there is any danger Of
America being dominated by Europe?"
'.No, sir" answered Mr.. Meekton
with extraordinary emphasis; mot SO
long as eminent Europeans continue to
marry American girls"
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17
Plenty of Truth,

Perhaps" ventured the unsuccess-
full contributor, you didn't consider
my little ode true to life"
"Oh, 1t was true enough" replied the
editor. II assure you there was more
truth than poetry in what you said"
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17

What is known as goose flesh" usu-
ally results from low condition of the
system and is really a slight chill. II
you have such attacks often, it would
be wise for you to consult physician.
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17
Rlixhted Earthlx Hopes.

If you want boy baby, don't let the
stork know it, or 1t will bring girl
You will find, by the way, that some
influence similar to the stork's has fol
lowed you in all your desires.-Atchi
son Gloha.
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17
To Cure A Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17

Two papers for the price of one
Ledger and Sacramento Weekly Rec
ord Union for 50. so per year.
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17
N. E. Church Services

Preaching every Sunday at II a. m. and 7:30
p m. Sunday school. 2 p. m; Senior Epworth
League, 6:45 p. m; Midweek Prayer meetings,
Thursday, 7:SO p. m.
Rev. G. Fl. Van Vliet, pastor.
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17

The Sacramento Weekly Record
Union and Ledger for one year, only
$3.50 in advance.
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17
A NotabIe Occa.ion.

quite stormy time at the theater
this week." said the jocose manager.
'What happenedr'
'aThe lightning calculator performed
10 thunders of applause. Washington
Star
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17
The Reluctant Request.

Edgar-Ethel, I've left my umbrella
downtown.
Ethel-Well?
Edgar-I'm afraid you'll have to lend
me the gold handled umbrella you gave
me on my birthday. = Detroit Free
Press.
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17

A LII kinds Of Blanks for U, S. Land Filings
~ homestead, Timber and Mineral blanks
may pc had at the Ledger office; also deeds.
mortgages, mining locations, proof OF labor,
and other legal blanks kept for sale
Amador ledger., 1903-04-17

PIONEER FLOUR always has been
and still is the best,
Connecticut western news., 1903-06-25
To Prevent Saddle GalIn.

When horse has returned to the stable after a long ride, he should by no means be unsaddled within from half an hour to an hour after dis mounting, or it may tend to the pro- duction of saddle gals, which may be very difficult to cure. These gals have their origin in uneven pressure of the saddle, due to faulty construction of the saddle when the girths slacken and not infrequently from bad riding. The reason why the nonremoval of the saddle for some time after dismount- ing acts as a protective against sore backs Is well explained by Moller. Where an injury has taken place the vessels are compressed and almost bloodless. If pressure be now sudden ly removed, blood is vigorously forced into the paralyZed vessels and may thus rupture the walls. On the other hand, if the saddle is allowed to re- main some time in position circulate Is gradually restored without injury The fact that the swelling appears aft CT the removal of the saddle supports this explanation.-Londo Live Stock Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1903-06-25
Games of Indian Children.
I42
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Arrows are shot mp Into tree until they are lodged thick among the branches. Then the players shoot up and try to dislodge them and bring them down again. Whoever hits an arrow and brings 1t to earth may keep it.
 Iinbckide, boys game. consists of shooting arrows at Il moccaslu attach ed 10 an arrow stuck in the ground. The boys, mounted on ponies. ride by at full speed and let fly their arrows at the target. The first Loy who hits it has the moccasin and the arrow for his own. bur generally he puts 1t up again for the other boys to take a chance at 1t.
Connecticut western news., 1903-06-25
Horticultural Nnf@n

In England the turnip is regarded as a renovator of the soil.
 Food preservatives will not take the place of hygienic conditions in any manner or form.
 Manure should go direct to the field This Is now the advice of many of the authorities.
 The New England tobacco growers organization is planning to handle its own tobacco crop.
 Fowl meadow grass, with redtop dislike and timothy, is recommended by the Vermont station for seeding wet lands.
 Early planting appears to be the way to prevent the green pea fly, which. however, in spite of general distribu- tion, did little damage last year.
Connecticut western news., 1903-06-25
Cucumber CuIturN.

Cucumbers should be planted as a rule about May 20 in hills six feet apart each way. Fifteen or twenty seed should be planted in each hill, and when well started the plants should be thinned. leaving no more than four to each hill. Most pickling firms supply their growers with the seed used, the particular strain differ ing according to locality. Growing cucumbers for pickles is like any other business-the venture may be profita- ble or otherwise, depending on the sea- son. the individuality of the grower, etc. Some pickle growers grade much more closely than others. SkillfuI pick CTS are often difficult to secure in some localities.
Connecticut western news., 1903-06-25
general Markets.

New York. June g. FLoUR-Quiet, but firm; Minnesots patents. $4.S5a4.60; winter straights, 6. 70a 3.S0 winter extras, s2.9oa3.15; winter pat. ents, $3.S5a4 20.
 WHEAT-Quiet and easier as an out. come of improved weather and disap. pointing cables; July. 841sa84ssc.; Septem. Der, sos saS07sc.
 RYE~steady: state. 5sAa6sc.. C., 1. f.. New York; No. ? western. 5sAc., f. o. b.. afloat.
 CORN-Fair'y active and also easier or the weather outlook; July, 577sa5Sc.: Sep tember. 56Ba5615c.
 OATS-Acted dull and barely steady with other markets: track, white, state 42a48c.: track, white, western. 42a48c. PORK-Steady; mess. S1S.2Sa1s.75; fam. fly. s19.
 LARD-ouiet; prime western steam. 9.05c.
 BUTTER-Steady: state dairy, 17anc. extra creamery, Hhc.
 CHEESE-Steady; state, full cream fancy small, colored, 10Ac.; small, white, 1oAc.; large, colored. 1OAc.; large. white. 10Ac.
 EGGS-steady: state and Pennsylvania extras. 1819c: state and Pennsylvania frsts. 161ka17c.; western extras. 181Ac. SUGAR-Raw steady; fair refining. Shc. centrifugal. s6 test, 3 19-32c.; refined steady; crushed. 5.45c.: powdered. 46c. WOOI~Firm; domestic fleece. 2sa32c. BEEF-ouiet; family. $1o.5oa115O; mess. $S.5Oas.50.
 HOPS-Steady; state. common to choice. 1902. 17a2312c.; 1901, Halle; olds, 5a9c.; Pa- cific coast 1902, 1s1aa23c. 1901, Halle; olds, 6a9c.
 POTATOES - Firm; southern, $3a3 E !: old prime, $3a3. 25.
 MOLASSES-Firm: New Orleans. 31a4oc RICE-Firm; domestic, Hka7c.; Japan, nominal.
 TALLow-steady; city. '4Kc: country. 5a5Ac. HAY-Firm; shipping. so0s5c. good to choice, S1. 20a1. 35.
Connecticut western news., 1903-06-25
DISEASED KIDNEYS
 MADE WELL AGAIN.
Mr. Tompkins Had Been Troubled for Years, but Dr. kennedy's New Medicine Cured Him.

From one of the pleasant villages in the Catskin Mountains comes letter from Na- thaniel Tompkins, Windham Centre, N. '. telling in plain words what Cal-cura Solvent, Dr. Kennedy's neao medicine, has done for the writer. Here are his very words:
 ''To day you can ask what has made me feel ten years younger and I will tell you. It was the sae1o medicine discovered by the we'll known Dr. David Kennedy. mean Cal-cura Solvent For years was troubled with my kidneys, but am all right now"
 That is the experience of thousands. Dr. Kennedy said he regarded his 7se9 medicine as the culminating achievement of his life. and he was right. Cal-cura Solvent enriches the blood, aids digestion, regulates the bowels and sets the liver at work. It is mild, but thorough. Its effects are lasting.
 Write to the Cal-cura Company, Kennedy Row, Rondout, N. T., for a free sample bottle.
 Remember: Only one Dr. David Ken nedy ever lived in Rondout, City of Kings ton, N. T., and be sure you get his neg and latest medicine, Cal-oura Solvent, sold only in $l.0o bottles.
Connecticut western news., 1903-06-25

tnese Will serve as their neauquarters. Another reason for sending Torpen- how away. Thus Providence helps those who help others. and"-Eere the kencu abandoned his measured speech-''we can't have you tied by the leg to Dick when the trouble begins. It's your only chance of getting away, and Dick will be grateful"
 He will. worse luck. l can but go and try. 1 cant conceive woman in ter senses refusing Dick"
 Talk that out with~the girl. I have seen you wheedle an angry Madieh woman into giving you dates This won't be tithe as difficult. You had better not be here tomorrow afternoon, because tue Nilghai and I will be in possession. It is an order Obey"
 Dick" said Torpenhow next morn ing, can do anything for you?"
 No. Leave me alone. How often must l remind you that I'm blind?"
 Nothing l could go for to fetch fol to carry for to bring?'
 No. Take those internal creaking boots of yours away"
 Poor chapw said Torpenhow to him self. Il must have been sitting on his nerves lately. He wants lighter step" Then aloud: "Very well. Since you're so independent, I'm going off for four or five days. Say goodby at least The housekeeper will look after you and Keneu has my rooms."
 Dicks face fell. You won't be lon ger than week at the outside? I know I'm touched in the temper, but I can't get on without you"
 Cant you? You'll have to do with out me ill little time, and you'll be glad I'm gone"
 Dick felt his way back to the big chair and wondered what these things might mean. He did not wish to be tended by the houSekeeper, and yet Tor
Connecticut western news., 1903-06-25
PiKs ns Life Savers.

The use of so simple and yet so un- tried a means Of communication as this, related by the Marine Journal, en- titles the originator to be styled man of genius.
 - The Australian coasting steamer Ka- meruka while going from Eden to Syd- ney, travelling at full speed, struck on a reef. There being no rockets on the ship, the captain tied life line to some pigs which formed part of the cargo and had the animals put overheard.
 The pigs swam to the shore. taking the line with them, and by establishing communication every soul on boarS was rescued.
Connecticut western news., 1903-06-25

grupneu 10 Cairo TOT horses. CasSavett. Lad stolen d perfectly inaccurate list of troops that would be ordered for ward and was reading it amid profane interruptions, and the keneu intro duced to Dick some man unknown who would be employed as war artist by the Central Southern syndicate. Its his first outing" said the Keneu. Give him some tips-about riding camelS.'
 oh. those cOmels" groaned Cassa- vetti. II shall learn to ride him again. and now am so much all soft! Listen, you good fellows, know your military arrangement very well. There will go the Royal Argalshire Sutherlanders. So it was read to me upon best author ity."
 A roar of laughter interrupted him.
 Sit down." said the Nilghai. The lists aren't even made out in the war office"
 will there be any force at Suakin?" said voice.
 Then the outcries redoubled and grew mixed, thus: How many Egyptian troops will they use?" God help the fellaheenr' There's railway in Plumstead marshes doing duty as a fives court We shall have the Sua- kin-Berber line built at last" Cana dian voyagcrs are too careful. Give met half drunk krooman in whale boat" "Who commands the desert col umn?" No, they never blew up the big rock in the Ghizeh bend. We shall AN an,,l Somebody tell me if there's an Indian contingent, or I'll break erybody's s head.' Don't tear the map in twot' Its war of fsoccupation, I tell you, to connect with the African companies ill the south There's Guinea worm in most of the wells on that route." Then the Nilghai. despairing of peace, bel lowed like foghorn and beat upon the table with both hands.
 But what becomes of Torpenhow?" said Dick in the silence that followed.
 "Torp's in abeyance just now. He's off lovemakng somewhere. 1 suppose" :" said the Nilehai.
 He said he was going to stay at home." said the Keneu.
 "Is hep said Dick, with an oath. He won't I'm not much good now. but if you and the Nilghai hold him down I'll engage to trample on him till he sees reason. He stay behind indeed! He's the best of you all. There I'll be some tough work by Omdurman. We shall come there to stay this time. But I forgot I wish I were going with you"
 "So do we all. Dickie," said the Ike, neu.
 And I most of all," said the new artist of the Central Southern syndi- cate. Could you tell me-
 "I'n give you one piece of advice, Dick answered, moving toward the door. If you happen to be cut over the head in a scrimmage. don't guard. Tell the man to go on cutting. You'll find it cheapest in the end. Thanks for letting me look in.''
 "There's grit in Dick" said the Nil ghai an hour later when the room was emptied of all save the Keneu.
 Tt was the sacred call of the war swered to it? Poor fellow! Let's look at him." said the keneu.
 The excitement of the talk had died away. Dick was sitting by the studio table with his head on his arms when the men came ill. He did not change his position.
 Tt hurts" he moaned. God forgive me, but it hurts cruelty, and yet, y know, the world has knack of spin hing round all by itself Shall see rorp before he goesg"
 "Oh, yes. You'n see him. said the Nilghai.
Connecticut western news., 1903-06-25
Something In the Filling

Do you know you can tell |, mans Exposition ny hls teeth?' asked the girl %ho believes in signs. bumps and palm reading.
 How interestingly said her compan. ioii, who did not believe in anything. Siiinn"
Connecticut western news., 1903-06-25
How Long [

Onions. tomatoes, peppers, egg plants, squash and celery will take from 110 to 150 days from planting to mature. Carrots, cabbage. parsley and summer squash will run up into the nineties. Lettuce, cucumbers, sweet corn, peas and spinach require from sixty to sixty-five days, while radishes are the quickest of all and come on in twenty days. Cress is ready ts eat in len dayn,
Connecticut western news., 1903-06-25
fro BE coNTINUED.l
Duluth Strikers Enioined.

Minneapolis, Minn., June 24.-Judge Lochran of the United States circuit court has issued temporary injunc- ton restraining the longshoremen's un- ion of Duluth from threatening or in any way interfering with nonunion men in loading and unloading freight at the Northern Pacific docks.
Connecticut western news., 1903-06-25
Poison Ivy n. an Antidote.

have heard my father. who lived on a farm in his boyhood so long ago that q scythe was the implement used to cut hay, say that they always ate leaf of poison ivy before beginning to cut the grass In field as protection against the ivy they might encounter during the days work.-Cor. American Bota- mist
Connecticut western news., 1903-06-25
proHtlexS Business.

Whats links a-doin' of uow?" world"
 What forP'
 Well, the world won't rise up an make livin' for him."-Atlanta Con. stitution.
Connecticut western news., 1903-06-25
Those Mhn Rnnaf-

Sewccmc- They tell mp hens never luy cggs at night. Did yol kauw that? Subbrbs-Oh. yes.
 Ncwco;ae-StranSe. isn't r.?
 Subbubs-Not at all All the hens are roosters at night. you know.-Phll- adelphiu Press.
Connecticut western news., 1903-06-25

Sunday train wlll leave WinHted for Nv Natk slA Milierton at Aih D. m, from June 9ftt nrt Seti, a9th inclusive but win not make Lny New No.k connections Sept 9th,
 Additional trains leave roughkU Uepsic Tor Highland and New paltz f7.S0, $40, a.b0, HOO AM.s RIO I.4h, 050, a5s, 800, H,un, 710 F. N
 Trains leave New paltK for Highland ard pouph keepsie t11s, SRA aSs, i0.sa, iibs AM, i.ao. es $40, AS, 5.S0, GHF PM
 .Trans 2, & 3 and 10 carry through coach between Winsted and Grand Central Station, New York, yla Millerton and Harlem Division N. l.C. tTrainn leave Rhnecn 900 AN, 2.2i TN; arrive al Slvernaila O4s AM, 9M rM.
 4Tralns leave SlvefnAils II hQ AM, asA rM arrive st Rhineclin i.0i r.M, SIS r.s.
 4Tralna leave Ponghkecpsie for Hopewall Junction 0.s0 and p.s4 A. x., 800 and b0o I'M, Sa40r N. +TraIns leave Hopcwell Junction for pouehkwepsie s.s0 and i0so A. M, 410 and $40 r. N, E4ss r. N
 fTralns stop only on signal. or when conductor is notified Through service between Winsted and New York without change. Daily except sunday, fSundsy only.
 Direct connection at Campbell Hall with Ontario A Western Railway for the WeHt, dne Chicago fol lowing day aso r.s. Rates Of fare Si to sR lower than any other line.
 D. A. GERATy, W. II. SHELBY,
 Gen. Manager, Gen. Pass. Agent 5a Hartford. Conn
Connecticut western news., 1903-06-25

Any man who disreaards the regulu tions for the prevention of lead poison ing in the mines of New South Vale. is liable tu . nna not exceeding sloo-~
Connecticut western news., 1903-06-25
Live Stock Market.

CATTLE-Market steady; choice. $. .4Oa $50; prime, S.15a5.35; good, $4.S5a5; veal calves, s6.50a7.
 HoGs-Market higher; prime heavies, S6. 35a6. STA; mediums and heavy Workers $6. 6.S0a635; light Workers ss. .46a6b0; pigs, s6.50; roughs $4a5.60.
 SHEEP AND LAMBS-Market lowert best wethers, $4.50a6.60: culls and com mon. 32a3: yearltngs. SSa5.8