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Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
SLEEP ON A COLD SMOKE.
Pulling an Empty Pipe Said to Be an
Insomnia Cure.

SuAunS an Empty ripe Said to Be an
Insomnia Cure.
After giving a fair and patient trial
to each of many alleged cures for
sleeplessness the writer stumbled across
simple method of inducing somno-
lence that has the merit of being harm
less and inexpensive To smokers the
remedy involves no cost whatever, but
of nonsmokers the capital outlay of
the price of pipe is required 1t must
be a wooden pipe and curved, not
straight
Having retired for the night, the suf-
ferer should lie perfectly fiat ON his
back, disearding pillow rests, and puff
steadily at an empty pipe until he feels
thoroughly drowsy. The desired result
usually is achieved after from about
sixty to a hundred puffs have been
made. The putting should be done
slowly, with deep inhaling movement.
The expelling motions must be made
deliberately with. narrowed mouth.
During the entire operation the pipe
should not be removed, as each displac-
ing and replacing movement tends to
wakefulness.
Those capable of great concentration
of thought should, if smokers, imagine
they see volumes of smoke, and those
who eschew the burning weed will be
helped by counting the puffs.
AS sleep is often successfully wooed
while yet the pipe is in the mouth,
bowls of meerschaum or clay are not
recommended, since these are liable to
be broken when the coming of slumber
allows the pipe to slide from the
mouth. Nervous people may be reas-
sured that there is no danger in falling
asleep with the stem edge of a curved
pipe caught between ones teeth. Sleep
always occasions the grip to be re-
moved. That may hold also of straight
pipes, but for other and obvious rea-
sons these are less suitable than those
with curved stems.-New York Mail
and Express.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
FEEDING THE ANIMALS.
dOw Some wild Captives Act When
Mealtime Arrives


An animal is almost as demonstrative
when he is hungry as when he is in a
rage. They are both natural feelings.
and he sees 10 reason for Disgusting
them. Human beings who are affected
In the same way as animals by hunger
pay tribute to civilization by not let
ting this appear. AT an animal show
in this city the wild occupants of the
cages get very wild when the hour
comes for them to be fed. A truck
laden with meat and vegetables Is
wheeled around. Long before it gets to
their cages the lions act as if beside
themselves over the maddening pros
pect of food. The cages are very small,
and yet lion and Honess will often be
in one. They tear from one side to the
other, the lion jumping over the body
of the lioness rather than make Ton
ger trip around" Though they ought
to have learned that each will get q
share, they both plunge for the great
chunk of meat. Once they get it they
eat 1t with a certain intensity, but de-
liberation.
The hyenas, Founders" Of the ami
NAL realm, are horribly greedy and
will steal from each other every
chance they get. The apes, the "snobs"
of animal kind, are rather fastidious, if
greedy. The ostrich, large, robust bird
that it is, awaits its food with much
stolidity and when it gets its head of
cabbage pecks at it in most con-
tained, ladylike fashion. The stoical
elephant is a placid eater also-New
York Times.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
Ebony, the Wood of Kings.

While many Of the hardwoods in use
at the present day are Of comparatively
recent introduction, ebony was known
and highly esteemed by number of
ancient races and used by them for
kingly and other purposes. While the
name ebony is given to the wood of
several varieties of trees, all kinds are
of great density and dark color, the
heaviest varieties being, as rule, also
the darkest There are three varieties
Of ebony well known in the trade. The
ebony from the Gaboon coast Of Africa
is the darkest. The Madagascar ebony
is the densest. The Macassar ebony
furnishes the largest pieces. London is
still the chief mart for this wood, and
from there it is shipped to the various
countries in which it is used for manu-
featuring purposes. = Popular Me-
chanics.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
Oil of Rattlesnakes

In Pennsylvania the oil Of rattle
snakes is preserved most carefully as a
liniment especially good for sore joints
and for rheumatism. In procuring the
oil the dead snake is nailed head and
tail to board and cut open. The fat
is taken out and laid upon a cloth in
the hot sun, from which the filtered oil
drips into jar. From fear that the
reptile may have bitten itself the clear
oil is tested by dropping portion of it
into milk. If it floats in one globule, it
is regarded as unaffected; if, on the
other hand, it breaks into beads and
curdles the milk, it is judged to be poi
sonous and thrown away.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
The Deteriorating Turkish Lady.

Eating sweetmeats, smoking ciga-
rettes, scolding the slaves and talking
scandal are the chief diversions of the
Turkish lady, with now and then WIS.,
1t to low class theater, and her ply
sique, and with it that of the race, is
rapidly deteriorating for want of fresh
air and exercise. The much disputed
question as to whether woman is the
possessor of an immortal soul has left
its mark ON the female population.
They have ceased to base any great
hopes on such an uncertainty and live,
feed and behave so like the 'beasts that
perish" that to the flippant modern
Turk it seems that, if endowed with
souls at all, they must be so small as
to be scarcely worth the trouble Of
saving-Chambers' Magazine.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
One of Mrs. stanton,s Retorts

Once a fashionable woman of New
port expressed to Elizabeth Cady STAN
ton fear that it was not entirely mod
est for woman to speak in public.
The dignified president of the suffrag-
lists looked at her with mild surprise.
why" she said, there are not 81
many people at our convention as there
were at the ball last night, and surely
it is more modest to make a sensible
speech In quiet costume than to ex-
hibit ones bare arms and shoulders at
a public dance in the embrace of @
strange gentleman"
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06

SAFE DEPOSIT. deposit boxes can be
rented from the Bank of Amador County at the
small expense of S5 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
tion. Send money away through the Bank OF
Amador County; you will save 10 per cent and
upward over postofice or express. Money sent
to all parts OF the United States and also all
parts OF the world. We have the latest quota
tions on foreign exchange.
SAVE MONEY-It doesn't cost anything to
deposit money in the Bank of Amador County.
They receive deposits from S. up. Commence
the new year by opening up bank account A
man or woman with a bank account has q
financial standing. Don't bury your money
when you die IL can't be found and you are liza
BILE TO be robbed while alive
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
Too Much Like Work

"It's terrible to be sleepy so much Of
the time" said Meandering Mike.
"Why don't you go to sleep?" re-
joined Flooding Pete. You might as
we'll"
Oats where you're wrong. If dere
ts anything 1 breads, it's goin' to sleep.
I might dream was workin'."-Wash-
ington Star.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
Notice to Creditors.
ESTATE OF Aoosr1No oHIcH1zoLA, DEcEAs

ESTATE OF AGosTINo CHICHIzoLA, DECEASED.
NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned
IN executor of the last will and testament
of Agostino Chichizola, deceased, to the credit
ors of and all persons having claims against
the said deceased, to exhibit them with the
necessary vouchers, within ten months after
the first publication of this notice to the said
executor, 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 Amador.
Dated January %. 1903.
JULIUS CHICHIZOLA,
Executor of the last will and te> tement of
Agos tino ChichiZola, deceased
John f. Davis, attorney for administ cator.
ja235t
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
He Knew Some Costly Ones.

In order to discourage the use Of OBJ
jectionable words, says the Chicago
Post, the father had evolved a system
of fines, somewhat after this fashion:
Hang it, l cent.
Darn it, 2 cents.
Gosh, 8 cents.
Gosh darn it, cents.
The boy who was to be reformed by
this method studied the tariff with con-
siderable interest, but it was some time
before he spoke.
"Well," he said at last, Il guess l
know some words that would cost a
uuarterp
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
An Old Hand.

Tailor Ito applicant for a job)-We
want good cutter. Have you had
much experience in the tailoring line?
Applicant with confident smile)-
I never had q suit of clothes ready
when said would since I've been in
the business.
Tailor-You'll do. You're an old hand,
/ see
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
The Power of n Tin.

Experienced Traveller (at railway res
taurant)-When did that man at the
other table give his order?
WATERFRONT ten minutes ago, sir.
"What did he order?
"Beefsteak and potatoes, sir.''
How much did he tip your
"SiXpence, sir"
"Well, here's shilling. Cook him
another steak and bring me his"
"Yes, sir."-London Telegraph.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
Thorough Work.

Mrs. Youngwife-A friend has sent
me a basket of ounces, and l don't
know how to use them.
Mrs. Oldwife-N Nothing is simpler
Pare and core them. make preserves Of
the best pieces, marmalade of the 9TH
ers, and jelly of the cores and peelings.
Mrs. Youngwife - WE'LL l declare!
And what shall 1 make of the basket
they came in?-New York Weekly.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
Wheat and the Boy

Willie-Pa, what does "good as
wheat" mean?
Pa-Don't bother me.
Willie-Pa, would you say l was as
good as wheat2'
Pal might after you were properly
thrashed, and that's what will happen
to you if you don't stop asking ques-
Press.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
Two ways of Putting II.

Oculist (after examination of the eye)
Yes, it is, as l supposed, case of
choroiditis exsudatfva, accompanied by
partial micropsia, metamorphopsia and
chromatopsic scotomata of singularly
regular forms.
Young Iady-There! And ma said
1t was only sty comingi
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
E0nltltar1ty.

ut isn't true in all cases." said Uncle
Allen Sparks, that familiarity breeds
contempt The more you know about
the hind feet of mule the more re-
spect you have for them" m."-Chicago
Tribune
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
The Card Table In Crimson Gu1cb

The Card Table In Crimson Gulch.
"Do you think 1t is polite" said the
foolish stranger in Crimson Gulch, "for
a man to sit in his shirt sleeves and
play cards all dayT
"Yes, sir" answered Three Finger
Sam, "and maybe it'll be for your own
good to remind you that the fewer
sleeves a man has on when he plays
cards around here the less liable he is
to fall under suspicion. Washington
Star,
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
SotfSfaotfOn.

Casey-Kelly called me loyer, but
OF got satisfaction out av him.
Rooney-Ye did?
Casey-Oi did! He knocked out two
av me teeth thot hov bin throubling me
fer months.-Puck
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
Sticky Hair Oil,

Tommy Qnquiringly) = Mamma. Is
this hair oil in this bottle?
Mamma-Mercy, no! That's liquid
glue.
Tommy Uonchalantly)-I suppose
that's why I can't get my hat of.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
"CentSitfVe.S

can Albany man has sent a cent to
the treasury conscience fund"
Must have centsitive conscience"
"Or pennyurious one."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
The Middle Class.

Society has been likened to barrel
Of pork. The upper and lower layers
are sometimes a little tainted, but what
is between is always good.-Chicago
Tribune.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06

LOSS OF Manhood, thu
consequence OF self abuse and excess produc|
ing the following symptoms: Sallow counta
nance oark spots under the eyes, pain in thj
dinidence in approaching strangers, palpitatiol
OF the heart, weakness Of the limbs and bacA
loss OF memory, pimples on the face, coughs
consumption, etc.
DR.. GIBBON has practiced In San Francisco
over 40 years, and those troubled should not
fail to consult him and receive the benefit OF
his great skill and experience. The docto]
cures when others fail. Try him. Cures quar-
anteed. Persons cured at home. Charges reasl
enable. Call or write.
DIR; =: F. csI G1nHoN, dsa Kearney street. SAD
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
The Lucky Man In the Case.

"Do you remember Miss May. the
girl who had such bad disposition?
Well, she is married"
Indeed! Who is the lucky MANI"
Fred
"Why, he is the one she discarded
"Just so. That is why say he is
lucky."-Chicago News.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06

Remember that four out of five bluffs
are called and that a full hand seldom
loses,--Atchison Globe.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
You Know What You Are Taking

When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle showing
that it is simply Iron and Quinine in a
tasteiess form. No Cure, No Pay. SOC
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06

Cast iron articles were first made in
England in the year 100.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
M. E. Church Services

Preaching every Sunday at II a. m and 7:3O
p. IN. Sunday school, ? p. m.; Senior Epworth
League, 6:45 p. m. Midweek Prayer meetings,
Thursday, 7:30 p. m.
Rev G. H Van Nliet nastnr
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06

Old Judge whiskey. Try it, and you
will want no other,
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06

Bride your tongue and you saddle
your temper.-New York Press.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
LEDGER'S CLUBBING RATES

Ledger and Daily Call. one year s,
Ledger and Weekly Call, one year ....... 8 6,
Ledger and Daily Bulletin, one ysar -. 81
Ledger and Semi Weekly Bulletin, yer q
Ledger and Weekly Bulletin. one year. 81
Ledger and Daily Chronicle, one year. u
Ledger and Weekly Chronicle, one year 3 a
Ledger and Weekly Examiner, one year. 8 81
Ledger and Daily Examiner, one year =. 9 81
Ledger and N. Y. Weekly Tribune, yer 8 o.
Ledger and N. Y Tri-Weekly Tribune, Iy 8 b
Ledger and Cosmopolitan Magazine, yr 8 81
Ledger and S. F. Weekly Post, one year. s Oj
Ledger and McCall's Magazine, one year 2 II
Ledger and St. Louis Globe Democrat, ly o.
Ledger and Twice Week. :" one year o.
SS-The above rates are strictly Ia advance.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
TO THE UNFORTUNATE
DIR. GIBBoN

This old reliable and
themoSt successful spd
cialist in San Francis
CO stillcOntinues to curl
all Sexual and Seminal
Diseases, such as Chou
orrhea, elect. Stricturd
Syphilis in allits formI
Skin Diseases, Nervouj
De bility. Impotency|
Amador ledger., 1903-03-06
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.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
"a Wise Member"

If you really want downright real en-
joyment that will make you say, ut is
the best ever witnessed" then see "a
Wise Member" who will be with you
soon, accompanied by his family of
merrymakers.
Each of the three acts bristles with
qualities that combine to make a great
success. The developments Of plot is of
unusual strength and is so full Of sur
rprises, and ludincrous laughter-provok-
ing situations, that it should be seen to
to be appreciated. You have no doubt
witnessed many plays, but "a Wise
Member" is greater. You have perhaps
laughed at funny situations but "a Wise
Member" has funnier ones. Possibly
you have been moved to great applause
by clever specialties, "a Wise Member"
will surpass anything you have ever
seen in that as we'll as other respects
Van Werden Opera House Friday, Nov.
10th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
Dispersion Sale.

John W. Long & Son will offer at pub
lie sale at Pine Grove farm miles
north and TWO miles east of Leon on
Friday, Nov. Goth, commencing at 10
o'clock, a choice Offering of Short-Horn
cows, heifers and steers, thoroughbred
Berkshire hogs, farm implements, hay,
corn, etc. Poor health has forced Mr..
Long to give up active farming and this
sale will be a fine opportunity for the
farmers and breeders of Decatur county
to secure some of the best bred stock to
be found in Decatur county. 20 head of
Short-Horn cattle will be offered and
we trust that every one of them will re-
main in Decatur county. 1t will be one
of the big sales of the season and you
should not fail to attend it. Lunch and
music at the dinner hour. The sale
will be cried by D. A. McMains, one of
the best auctioneers in the state.
There will. be entertainment at the
Woodmansee house for those from a
distance and parties who purchase $500
or more will have their expenses paid
one way. Catalogues giving pedigrees
] of the Short-Horns have been printed
and copies can be obtained from Mr..
Long or at THE REPORTER office. Re-
| member the day and date of this big
sale. If all the stock is sold the home
farm of 100 acres will be for rent. If
the weather is bad the sale will be held
| under cover.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
A. T. Barksdale VS., H. Young ct. all,

A. T. Barksdale VS.. II. Young ct. al.
continued.
S. J.. Engle VS.. Hinchman Engle, or
hearing temporary alimony in sum o1
800 allowed, to be paid by defendant
within 30 days.
R.J. Barrett vs.. Michael Griffin, con.
tinued.
Joseph A. Brown VS.. Julia Hopwood
default and decree quieting title.
Isaac Cation VS.. Ralph d. Avery ct al,
report of sale and deed to Isaac Cation
approved.
Bank of Van Vert VS.. Ind. Dist. No. s
OF Grand River township, settled.
Maggie Patterson VS.. Jas. r. Patter-
son, final report approved, referees dis
charged.
Assignment Of d. & A. B. Stearns, re-
port of G. S. Stearns assignee, showing
collections of $15,366,63, making a total
OF $94,5OO collected since his appoint
ment, all Of which he has paid out in
dividends, attorneys fees, expenses, etc.,
except S424.67 on hands at this time,
making total of 81 per cent paid on
the claim against said estate. He asks
to be allowed 5 per cent. of the collec-
tions he has made, $4,725, as his fee as
assignee. Aside from the $424.67 in
cash, the assets of said estate consists
of some notes and judgments, nearly or
quite worthless, and the coal right
under S11 acres of land in Lucas county,
report annrnyed
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
Birthday Celebration.

On last Friday, Nov. 13, about fifty
of the relatives and friends of Mrs.
Eliza Millsap met at her residence to
celebrate the ninety first anniversary of
her birthday. Mother Millsap is one of
the oldest residents of the county, hav-
ing moved here from Green county,
Penna., her birthplace, in 1858, just fifty
years ago. This fact will perhaps make
her. tbs pioneer resident now living in
Decatur county. She is the last of four
teen children born to her parents, but is
fortunate in having her sons and
daughters with her who watch carefully
and tenderly that their mother shall
have all the comforts so essential to a
happy old age.
There We're present at her annivers-
ary dinner her six sons, James c., Sam
uel A., Sylvester D., r. NJ, E. v. and A.
S. and her four daughters Elizabeth,
Huldah W., Rebecca 6. and Phoebe H.
also thirteen grandchildren and four
great grandchildren.
Mother Millsap is wonderfully fortu-
nate in retaining very good health and
is as keenly intelligent and interested
in the progress of her friends and the
country as one half her age. Perhaps
in this she resembles her illustrious
relative, Marcus A. Hanna.
The guests who were SO favored as to
be invited to celebrate her birthday
were served delightful and elegant
dinner. The house was beautifully dec
grated with roses and violets sent from
Houston, ,Texas,by Mrs. Maggie Standish
a granddaughter who has married a
descendant of the Miles Standish OF
Mayfower and Plymouth Rock fame.
Mother Millsap is beloved and re-
spected by all who know her and all
join with those who enjoyed her
pleasant hospitality in hoping that a
recurring anniversaries. **a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
Alldredae-Housh.

On last Monday, at the NJ. E. parson-
age in Osceola, Rev. T.J. Wright pro-
nounced the ceremony which united in
marriage Mr.. James H. Alldredge and
Miss Laura M. Housh, of Leon, Iowa.
Miss Housh is the accomplished daugh-
ter OF Alex Housh, ESQ.,, prominent
farmer and stockman of Decatur county,
while Mr.. Alldredge is the celebrated
athlete and wrestler of Leon. He is one
OF the most magnificent specimens of
physical mankind in all the world, and
is also pleasant, genial gentleman.
MIR. Alldredge has met in the ring some
OF the best known athletes in the coun-
try and has proven himself among the
best. A short time ago at Los Angeles,
California, he received $500 for standing
up for three rounds against James j.
Jetfries. Mr.. Alldredge has an engage
ment to meet in the ring and wrestle
with Percy Mcclellan, a professional
with good record, next Saturday even
ing at Lincoln, Illinois, and the sporting
world will watch to see whether man
can wrestle as we'll within week after
he is married as he could week before.
-OSceOla Democrat
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
MURDER AT LINEVILLE.
Frank Wasson Instantly Killed by
Henry Vanderpoo1, Who Shot
Is Self Defense.

Frank Wasson, wealthy and we'll
known resident of Lineville, was shot
three times and instantly killed during
a drunken row in restaurant on the
Iowa side of the line at Lineville late
Tuesday night, by Henry Vanderpool.
The details are very meagre at the time
THE REPORTER goes to press, but it
seems that Vanderpool fired in self de-
fense and only after Wasson had drawn
a revolver and shot at him. Then Van
derpool pulled his gun and fired three
times each bullet striking Wasson, any
one Of which would have caused his
death. Wasson for years has been a
bully when drinking and has been in
several scrapes. Public opinion seems
to be with Vanderpool who claims with
good witnesses that he shot in self de-
fense.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19

The ladies of the association were
rendered reception and luncheon at
the home of Mrs. j. Nj. Gass, assisted by
Mrs. G. c. Mccormick and Mrs. ]. w.
johnson while the afternoon program of
the association was being attended by
the gentlemen.
The editorial fraternity and the citi-
zens of Abba covered themselves with
glory, and many were the compliments
extended to them by the visitors. Abba
is certainly one of the best little cities
in Iowa, which is making rapid strides
in the march Of progress. The fire was
a severe blow to them, but arrange
ments are already being made to rebuild
the burned district and few months
will see the town better than ever.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
Married.

Miss Carrie Samson, daughter of Rev.
5. Samson, who is we'll known in this
city, having spent most of her life here,
was married at high noon, Wednesday,
to MIR. Sunders, an honored citizen Of
Scotland. The ceremony took place at
DarJeeling, India. Miss Samson went
to India some four years ago as mis-
slonary teacher in Girls High School at
Calcutta, where she has been successful
and faithful. Many interesting letters
from here have been given our read
ers. The lucky man is stranger to us
all, but he must be all right to have
won such jewel. The brides father
was notified of the change of the date
OF the wedding by cablegram last week.
The Record joins host of friends in
ongratulations.-Van Vert Record,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
Advertised Letters.

Remaining uncalled for in the post
Office at Leon, Iowa, for the week end
ing November IA, 1908:
Miss Eva Wills, Mr.. Grant Grigsby,
Jane Miller, Miss Pearl Brown.
Cora Wood, Mr.. B. G. Perkins.
Charlie r. Brooks, Mr.. Mark Baily,
Bert Boldman.
When asking for the above letters
please say advertised"
JOHN LEDGERMnnn. pnstma ct on