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Amador ledger., 1903-10-09
MIGHTY TREES OF SIERRA.
Greatest In Size of All Creations of
the Living World.


During all the ages nature has ia
vored the growth of forests on the Pa
cific mountains, providing the peculiar
conditions which make them far differ
ent from, greater in size, more luxuri-
ant, than any other in the world. OF
all the creations of the living world
none is so great in size, so majestic in
presence, as the mighty trees of the
Sierra and~the Cascades. For here the
air is always fertile with moisture,
clouds blown in from the Pacific ocean
rest among the mountain SUBMITS, even
crowning the tops of the trees them
selves, and here discharge their rain.
The soil is deep and spongy with cen
turtles of decomposing vegetable matter,
furnishing an unequaled nurturing
place for vegetation, and there are no
extremes of heat in summer or depths
of cold in winter, says the Century
Magazine
Every condition has been favorable
to unexampled exuberance of growth
not only of the largest trees, but of all
manner of underground, vine, shrub
and brake. A. huge tree falls, decays
and is yellowed with thick moss. I'm
mediately scores of young frs and ce-
dars spring up along the top of 1.-THE
first chance of a bare spot in the wood.
Old burned stumps, gathering soil in
their hollow interiors, are nurseries for
colonies Of young trees, some strong
Individual finally shouldering out the
o'hors. growing larger, and, as the
mother stump drops away, sending its
roots downward into the earth through
r, disintperating textures until it in
ritHe becomes a great tree.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09
EMERsoN's PROSE- STYLE.
Held to Be Lacking In the Quality
of Writer'S Called Masters


What shall be said of Emerson's
prose? Was Matthew Arnold right
when, as an experienced critic calmly
judging the favorite author of his
youth, he denied that the Essays"
the lectures and English Traits" form
ed body of prose of sufficient merit
to entitle Emerson to be ranked as a.
great man of letters? 1t seems as If
the time had come for Emerson's coun-
trymen frankly to accept this verdict.
Because of deficiencies, both Of style
and of romance, Emerson does not
belong to the small class of the great
masters of prose. His style, despite
the fact that Mature" and many of
the essays contain pages of eloquent
prose almost equal in power and beau
ty to noble poetry, was nearly always
that of the lecturer or preacher rather
than that of the writer. He too fire.
quently lost the note of distinction and
was content If he satisfied his far from
exigent audiences. In diction, to be-
sure, he was conscious and consum-
mate master, and it need scarcely be
said that few writer's have surpassed
him in the ability to compose a preg-
nant sentence. But, as Is generally ad,
mitted and as is shown by his prac-
tice of piecing his notes together, he
was rarely able to evolve a paragraph,
much more whole essay, in mas
terly or even in a workmanlike fashion.
1t may be granted that critics have
overemphasized his lack of conference,
that there is more logical unity in his
essays than appears on first reading,
that English Traits and the later
volumes are far from being mere
strings Of 'orphic sayings" but the
fact seems to remain that the prose
style of Emerson from first to last
lacks the firmness, the compass, the
precision, the fieXibility, the individ-
uality we demand of the prose writers
whom we denominate masters.-Pro-
fessor Trent in Bookman
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09
Control Your Thoughts.

In the firm control of our thoughts
lies the secret of the most wonderful
possession of which we can boast
character. 1t is quite as much a matter
of habit as of will, this being honora-
BILE, truthful, just; having formed our
principles of right living, conscience in
variably points to a whole hearted 10y
atty to them. And when baser motives
plead, why. here is just where your will
power may profit by exercise.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09
The Mistress. Character.

The London Globe prints "char
acter" which an English servant leav-
ing kindly gave her mistress: "In an
ser to your letter, it's not bad place;
the Mrs. understands her dutys, and is
sivel and obliging, but troubles about
getting up early in the mornings. There
is plenty, and if you don't mind place
where only one other young lady is
kept besides yourself, you might give
them a months trial. I like more So
ciety, which is why am leaving"
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09
A Stamn Wasted.

Pettishly she stamped her foot. They
were standing on the corner. He had
offended her in some way. Again she
stamped her foot.
"Well," he said slowly, "here is let
ter box, but you must know you can't
drop your foot in it. You are simply
wasting postage" Judge.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09
Placing Him Right.

AS a northern express drew up at a
station in the early morning for few
minutes wait, pleasant looking gen.
tleman stepped out on the platform,
and, inhaling the fresh air, enthusias-
tically observed to the guard:
isn't this inyigoratingT
''No, sir; it is Normanton," said the
conscientious employee.
The pleasant looking gentleman re-
tired.-London Telegraph.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09
Self Convicted.

"Say, pa" Queried small Bobby,
what is gossiping, anywayT
'Gossiping, my son." replied the old
man, "ff we get right down to the
plain, unvarnished facts, is lying. But
why did you askp
Because" answered the young in
vestigator, ma says you do lot of
gossiping every time your business
keeps you late at the Office" - Ex-
change.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09
His Narrow LoEic,

IF 1 had my way" said the man Of
high principles, there would be no
money in politics.
But" said Senator Sorghum, 'if you
didn't put any money In politics it
isn't likely you could have your way"
Washington Star.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09
AhaQnQa-

eve are here today" said the solemn
looking man with thin neck and col
lar three sizes too large for him, "and
gone tomorrow"
"That's right" agreed the dyspeptic
looking man with the ivory black ci-
gar, land when we get back six months
later some of our best friends want to
know where we've been for the last
two weeks" s."-Puck.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09
Her Performances,

Rellows-Does your daughter play on
the piano7
Old Farmer Gn tones Of deep disgusD
No, sir. She works on 1t, pounds on
1t, rakes it, scrapes 1t, jumps on it and
rolls over on it. but there's no play
about 1t, sir.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09
Broken Language.

Little Bobby-Say, popt
Father-Well, we'll, what is it now?
Little Bobby-If Chinaman speaks
broken English would a white man
speak broken china? exit Bobby to
BED d)-Minneapolis Times
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09
Unapprecfated.

"Do you believe" said the lady with
the scar and yellow, "that the good die
Foung?"
"How could II" exclaimed the fat
ferer. "How could 1, and you so good
-er-that is'-
"Sirr-Baltimore News. ;
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09
shoes and the Feet.

"Maudie, dear, those shoes look tight.
How do they feel on your feetr
Perfectly comfortable, mamma" (To
herself) "If she had asked me how my
feet felt in the shoes she would have
had meP'-Chicago Tribune.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09

One of the most important things in
the education of a boy is that he should
learn to keep his lips together--BostoI
Globe.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09
Anficinatinr Him.

Jenkins, believe you have some of
the elements of success about you"
mot a dollar, old man. Honor
bright. You'd be welcome to it if
had."-Stray Stories.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09
Those Educated Sandwiches.

College Idiot Gn the lunch room)-
There's one good thing can say about
these sandwiches.
Kind Friend-What's that?
College Idiot-That they're college
Columbia Jester.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09
A Cold Refusal.

Willie-This is an excellent picture
Of you, Miss Marie. l wish l owned
the original.
Marie-You may have the negative
Pittsburg Dispatch.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09

The only way to get a degree from
the colleges without earning it is to
become a great man without their
help,-Baltimor American. :
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09

Revenge is a kind Of wild justice
which the more mans nature runs to
the more ought law to weed ii out
Bacon.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09

When our shafts fail to hit the mark
we generally have a feeling that 1t Is
because the mark is too low.-Puck.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09

When fool has made up his mind
the market has gone by.-Spanish
Proverb.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09

Live with the wolves, and you will
learn to howl.-Spanish Proverb.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09
SAVE MONEy-It doesn,t cost a,

SAVE MONEY-It doesn't cost anything
deposit money in the Bank of Amador Cou]
They receive deposits from IS up. Commd
the new year by opening up bank account
man or woman with a bank account haI
financial standing Don't bury your mon
when you die it can't be found and you are
BILE to be robbed while alive
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09

Champagne Waters in dainty pack
ages or in bulk. Just the thing to
serve with ice cream. Call for them at
P. Cassinelli's.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09

Our new line OF mems sox just ar
rived. Good wool sox for 25c per pair.
Why pay soc other places. Jackson
Shoe Store.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Alfonso Ginoechio, s. G. SpagnoIi, John Stro
Frederick Eudey and Alex Eudey of Jacks
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09

Iueuce of self abuse and excess prod
he following symptoms: Sallow coun
.al'c dark spots under the eyes, pain in
n"'ih. ringing in the cars, loss of confiden
u 'iidcrre IN approaching strangers, palpitat
NJ tn i'3rt, weakness OF the limbs and ba
50 oi memory, pimples on the face, coug
r-nsumptiOn, etc.
DR. G. sBl}ON has practiced in San Franci:
O-er 40 gears, and those troubled should
fail to consult him and receive the benefit
his great s'5ill and experience. The doc
1jrcs whe7 others fail Try him Cures gu
''ttced i'-rSons cured at home, Charges re
irable. -. or write.
DIR. J = GIBRoN, SO Kearney street.
'fanciSc,. al.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09

SAFE DEPOSIT.-Safe deposit boxes ca
rented from the Bank of Amador County at
small expense of 35 cents month, thereby
curing you against any possible loss from
or otherwise. Don't overlook this opportul
of protecting your valuables.
SAVE MONEY-Patronize a home inst
tion. Send money away through the Ban
Amador County; you will save 10 per cent
upward over postof1ce or express. Money
TO all parts of the United States and also
parts of the world. We have the latest gu
tions on foreign exchange.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-09
TO THE UNFORTUNATE
DIR. GIBBON

This old reliable d
themost successful S
cialist in San Frand
CO stillcontinues to cj
all Sexual and Semii
Diseases, such as CHI
orrhea, ,Gleet, Strictu'
Syphilis in allits for|
Skin Diseases, Nervd
De bility. Impotenl
Seminal WeakneSs.d
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-01
HARTMAN DELIGHTED
WITH FOUR.DAY TRIP
Has Inspected the Great Cutoff Across
Salt Lake, and Sends Highly
laudatory Message.

Reno, New, Nov. 29.-President e.
II. Hartman and his officials arrived
here tonight, having made four days
trip of inspection of the construction
work on, the Union Pacific road be-
tween Omaha and Reno which includ-
ed the gigantic Luoien-Ogden, cutoff
across Salt Lake.
In a telegram to Alexander Miller,
Of New York, Mr.. Hartman said:
please explain to the board Of d.
rectors and Jacob Schiff that we have
just completed trip over our line
from Omaha to Reno and find the work
just completed and the new road In
general more impressive than any of
us expected. We are highly gratified
and the officers and their employees
deserve great credit for their mastery
efforts"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-01
GIVES
ITS ULT|MATUM
TO RAILWAY
All Grievances Must be
Settled Soon
OR MEN WILL STRIKE

Pittsburg, Pa, Nov. 29.-An ultima
tum has been issued by Division No.
IS OF the Amalgamated Association of
Steel and Electric Employes of Ameri-
ca 10 the Pittsburg Railway Company,
which will be carried into effect unless
their grievance is not adjusted before
next Thursday night, when a strike
will be ordered
Two meetings have been held, the
last at o'clock this morning. At both,
the men voted to continue negotiations
with the company and make report at
a special meeting to be held on Decem-
Der 8, or at an earlier date. if il is
impossible to obtain a settlement.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-01
CLENDENIN'S WATCH
II Has Been Found in Possession of q
Farmer Who Bought II Of Man Sus-
pected of the Murder.

Binghamton, N. Y, Nov. 29-The
watch which was stolen from the dead
body of Operator Clendenin after he
had been murdered in the signal tower
at Browns station, Pa, was located to-
day by Detective Alexander Craw, of
the New York Central road. II was
in the possession of farmer named
Frank F. Dean, of Smithboro, who
bought 1t last Tuesday morning from
a man believed to have been the mur-
derer of Clendenin.
The man, who was poorly dressed,
then came to this city and was seen to
board a freight train on the Delaware
& Hudson railway headed for Albany.
A description of him has been sent to
all towns along the line of the Della
ware g. Hudson, and all that roads de-
tectives have been instructed to look
out for the man.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-01
DEPLORES LAX|TY
OF ARMY OFFICERS
PRESIDENT OF ARMY WAR
COLLEGE
Tells of the Urgent Needs
of the Service. {

The Army Officer Must be Surrounded
With an Atmosphere Which He Must
Breathe Into His Mental and Mora
Being German Military Training.
Washington, Nov. 29,-The report of
the president of the Army War col
lege, made public this afternoon, in
referring to the tendency toward laxi-
ty of officers declares:
1.-THE only remedy is to surround the
officer in his daily life, and throughout
his life, with an atmosphere which he
must breathe into his mental and NOR
al being, whether ne will or no. This
is the great secret Of German success
in military training. There is never
any "let up" no officer is held to be
qualified for promotion unless he
proves 1t at the time Of getting it, The
fact that he was qualified yesterday
is not accepted as evidence that he is
qualified today"
The aim of the college and the de-
sires of the head of the war depart
ment may be best shown by a recon-
mendation that 1t should take up the
detail of the study of military prob
lens confronting the United States
and work out the multitudinus details
which are necessary to enable the chief
Of staff and his sub ,rdinates to deter
mine which of several projects will be
best in the event Of certain contin-
gency.
Military road making, military
bridge building and all kinds Of work
of construction will be considered in
the conduct of this practical operation.
In the same way will be investigated
any special problems OF transportation
by land or water, special difficulties Of
embarkation and Decentralization;
questions OF food supply of equip
mems Of all kinds, of the organization
Of trains, ETC."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-01
HABEAS CORPUS
Writ Issued for Release Of United Mine
Worker Troops Patroling Trou-
bled District in Utah.

Salt Lake, Utah, Nov. ga writ
of habeas corpus was issued by Judge
Johnson tonight for the release Of
Demolli, United Mine Worker who
was taken to the Carbon county jail
Wednesday. The writ is made return
able on Monday.
Deputy sheriffs today began the task
of notifying the miners in the coal
strike district In Carbon county that
they must vacate the property Of the
company.
The Italian consul from Denver is
expected to arrive tomorrow. He will
advise the Italian element among the
strikers to return to work.
The district is now patrolled by the
Utah National Guard.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-01
The BRITISH ARMY

London, Nov. 27-Premier Balfour,
presiding at the annual dinner of the
United Service Club at the Hotel Cecil
tonight devoted the most of his speech
to a discussion OF the proposed reor-
ganizatiOn Of the army. He defended
the past conduct OF the war office and
declared that while a few mistakes had
been made they we're tor the most part
unavoidable and worked little harm.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-01
RUSSIA NOT SINCERE
IN WISH TO PUNISH
Perpetrators Of Outrages on Jews at
kishineff Not Likely to Even be
Brought to Justice.

Kisheneif, Russia, Nov. 27.-lt be-
comes more snd more apparent as the
trial of the persons accused of being
in the massacre of Jews here
last summer progresses, that the gov
ernment is not sincere in its desire to
punish those implicated.
None of the officials of the city or
district has yet been placed on trial
nor are likely to be. In fact many are
out OF the district and are not expect
to return before January 2, the date
set for the completion of the trial.
The entire proceedings so far have
been little more than a farce and the
prosecuting officials have made but
weak attempts TO bring out evidence OF
real value.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-01
Money for the Boys.

Good, energetic boys wanted to sell
the Morning News. M a'sA
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-01

Hagee's Cordial of Cod Liver Oil is
the best known remedy for coughs,
colds, weak lungs, bronchitis. con-
sumption, catarrhal conditions, nerv-
BUSINESS, sleeplessncss, mal-assimila-
tion. skin diseases, l,lotches, weakened
conditions following fevers, etc. II
contains NO grease.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-01
CAPTURED BY BOYS
Chased Negro Four Miles and Over
powered Him After Fight in Which
He Was Nearly Killed.

Norristown, Pa, Nov, 29-For trying
to entice little girls away from their
homes, John Smith. a negro, was chas-
ed four miles today by Charles Stauf-
fer, Albert Wilgus and Thomas White,
three school bows, anu vyerpowered
nearly killed. He was finally landed
In jail.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-01
A RUNAWAY BICYCLE.

Terminated with an ugly cut on tie
leg Of J. d. Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill.
1t developed stubborn ulcer unyield-
ing to doctors and remedies for four
years. Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cured. It's just as good for Burns,
Scalds, Skin Eruptions ana Piles, Csc,
at Durbin q Wright's Drug Store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-01

Why suffer with your kidneys? The
discovery of Kidney-Ettes has proved
blessing to thousands of kidney suf-
ferers who have been restored to per-
feet health. These Tablets drive the
diseased germs out OF the system. and
we urge all sufferers to give this SCI
entific and successful kidney remedy a
trial. Price 25 cents. Nj. A. Fisher.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-01
DOESN'T REspEcr OLD AGE

It's shameful when youth fails to
show proper respect for OLD age, but
Just the contrary In the case of DR..
Kings New Life Pills, They cut off
maIadies no matter how sever and ir-
respective OF old age. Dyspepsia. Jann-
dice. Fever, Constipation ell yield to
this perfect Pin. 2bc 1t Durbin C
wright's Drug Store. safs
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-01
See Our
NorthWindoW| |
The CORONER'S JURY
COULDN'T DETERMINE
Whether Explosion at indicator Mine
Was Caused by Design or Accident.
Witnesses Said II Was Pre-
nneditated.

meditated.
Cripple Creek, Colo, Nov. 27.-The
coroners jury this evening after two
hours deliberation, rendered verdict
that after inspecting the Vindicator
mine and hearing testimony 1t could
not decide whether the explosion which
killed Superintendent Mccormick and
Shift Boss Beck last Saturday morn
ing was accidental or prearranged. All
the witnesses were positive that the ex-
plosion was premeditated and was
caused by the discharging Of pistol
located in the shaft into the dynamite
The Holly chieftain., 1903-05-08
Spring Ailment.

There is an aching and tired
feeling; the liver, bowels and kid
neys become sluggish and inactive,
the digestion impaired, with little
or no appetite. no ambition for any
thing, and a feeling that the whole
body and mind needs toning up.
The trouble is, that during winter,
there has been an accumulation of
waste matter in the system. Her.
bine will remove it, secure to the
secretions right exit, and by it's
tonic effect, fully restore the vast
ed tissues and give strength in place
of weakness 500 at Ikelman
Bros. "
The Holly chieftain., 1903-05-08
Danger Of Colds and srIp.

The greatest danger from colds
and grip is their resulting in
pneumonia. If reasonable care is
used. however, and Chamberlain
Cough Remedy taken, all danger
will be avoided. Among the tens
of thousands who have used this
remedy for these diseases we have
vet to hear of a single case having
resulted in pneumonia, which
shows conclGyely that it 10 q
certain preventative of that dam
gerous disease. 1t will cure a cold
or an attack of the grip in less
time than any other treatment. 1t
is pleasant and safe to take.
For sale by Ikelman Bros.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-05-08
Holly '. Anity.

The Amity baseball nine played
n picked up nine on the diamond
here Sunday afternoon, the pick
ups winning by a score OF IL to
8. A large crowd Witnessed the
game. Following is the SCORE by
inninps:
The Holly chieftain., 1903-05-08

ht nO Sml&o9O
All kinds of mems women's
and children's boots and shoes at
cost.
Ny mammoth Jack and bay
draft horse will stand at my ranch,
three miles east Of Holly, Colorado.
See bills for terms. Bring your
mares. j. P. SAVER.
4 letter toa Holly friend from
Mrs. c. Fl. Adams stated that
they have bought home thirty
miles from Los Angeles and have
settled down to stay,
White. Bros. have just re-
ceived a complete line of ladies'
low shoes, including the Maude
Adams, the Elba, and the Empress
styles, The latest out.
The following school girls went
up to Granada Saturday to cheer
for the Holly ball players: Misses
Nellie and Pearl Smith Cora Bax-
ter and Elsie Hochstedler.
Frank Phillips returned from
Iowa yesterday. Said he had been
wearing his overcoat ever since he
left here and was glad to get back
again 80 he could take 1t off.
Olof Engstrom has feen confin-
ed to his home by illness the past
week. His children have also
been sick. He got out Wednesday
and is again attending 10 his
duties at The Chicago
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Sherman of
Grinnell, Iowa, stopped off here
Wednesday to visit their son, DR..
E. NJ. Sherman, and family. They
were returning home from Los An
geles, California, where they had
been spending the winter.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-05-08
TIME TABLE

GOING WEST.
NO. Local Passenger -. 4:26 a. m.
40. 5 bf-Denver express. 1928 u. m
No. S-Way freight....... 1885 a. m
GOING EAST.
NO. 2f-CalifOrnia : express. 1874 a. m
10. 6-Mexico and CalifOr-
MIA exprcss........-....... 2:15 p. m
no. SWAY freiRht....... 3 3:O5 b. IN
No, will flag for California.
NoA. and 8 are local passenger
All passenger trains except No. 8
carry tourists and Pullman sleepers.
No. carries day coaches and Pull
man slceperS.
ANY information concerning train
services. ticket rates. ETC., cheerfully
given. II. P. HORST. Agt.