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Amador ledger., 1903-11-06
An Innuisitire Jury.

"Gentlemen of the jury" said the
Judge as he concluded his charge. III
the evidence shows in your minds that
pneumonia even indirectly was the
cause Of the mans death the prisoner
cannot be convicted"
An hour later a messenger came
from the jury room.
''The gentlemen of the jury, my
lord" he said, "desire information"
"On what point Of evidenceT
"None, your honor; but they want to
know how to spell pneumonia. Lon
don Globe.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-06
PHIL MAYS BARGAIN.
An Experience the Artist Had WITH
Rowing Conjurer.

An Experience the Artist Had WITH
a Rowing COnjurer.
An amusing story is told of the artist
Phil May and an English conjurer at a
fair at'Stratford-on-Avon. Phil was in
the crowd which had gathered to watch
very clever gentleman who was wrap
ping up sovereigns and half crowns in
pieces of paper and selling them for 2
shilllngs. The sharp" had beautiful
face-such face as Phil May loved to
draw. So he sketched him furtively.
But the gentleman saw him and made
a speech forthwith.
''If that there celebrited portrit paint
er with the tight breeches on will and
up the picter, the equally celebrited
henefactor to 'oomanity wot is givin'
away quids for coppers will reward i'm
accordingly" he shouted.
Phil, with twinkle in his eye, hand
ed UP the drawing. The conjurer was
delighted with the sketch and pinned it
to the tailboard of his cart. With an
other preliminary speech, he threw
three sovereigns, three half sovereigns
and several half crowns into q piece of
paper, screwed it up and handed it to
the artist. you'll be president of the
bloomin' Ryal academy some dye,
young man." said he. Here, catchp'
"a bargains a bargain" said Phil,
walking off with the packet of gold and
silver.
He confessed afterward when he
20 n6 fvx-n
MES and halfpenny in it that it was
the most entertaining commission he
had ever been paid for.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-06
Didn't Care to BE Presented.

The wife of well known naval Off
Ger tells an amusing story of some of
her experiences in Washington society.
On one occasion when she was asked to
receive at an army and navy german a
congressman entered with lady lean
ing upon each arm. One of the floor
committee at once approached him,
with the polite request that he give his
name in order that he might be pre-
sented to Mrs. Blank, who received the
guests of the evening.
mo, thank you," was the nonchalant
reply. 'T don't care to be introduced.
l have two ladies now to take care of,
and that is about as much as 1 can
manage"
Amador ledger., 1903-11-06

I'm IOiSCl lllC 'Olu llldIl
with the fish on his back.
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling,
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
lie so much needs.
To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
he gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
of their own.
He stands Tor SCOTS Emul-
sion of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
SCOTT g. BOVINE. Chemists,
q TS9-415 Pearl Street, New York.
SOC. and $l.OO; ali druggists.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-06
Purely Conventional,

Agatha" said her mother, Il don't
like to hear daughter of mine tell
even conventional lie. You know you
can't bear Aunt Becky, and yet when
she came the other day you said,
'Auntie, how glad am to see your"
'That wasn't lie, mamma" answer
ed Agatha. "That was an exclama-
tion."-Chicago Tribune.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-06
Marrying For Money.

II married for lub de fust time" said
Ebenezer Snow, "but dis time mar
ries for money, an don't you forget 4" !"
your bride elect has money, has
shef"
eyes, sub. Dat girl has no less dan
$S47S in de savin's bank, for she
showed me de book" = Detroit Free
Press.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-06
Well Connected.

VISITOR hear l must congratulate
you on the engagement of your son.
What an extremely nice looking girl
she is!
Mrs. Nolonger Brownies. and so
well connected too. In fact I've been
told that her ancestors were rela'' ~
Of the Spanish armada.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-06
They Hadn't Run, But

A young couple rushed into the city
hall the other day and breathlessly an
nounced that they wished to get mar
ried.
The alderman eyed the nervous
bridegroom elect and said severely,
I'm afraid this is runaway match"
''Well. your honor, can't exactly say
we run, but we walked pretty smart"
was the prompt reply. - New York
News.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-06
A Natural Mistake.

81 was just telling our friend here,
Molly, that 1t was sto'Ning on the day
of our marriage"
"Surely not, Hiraml The weather
was perfectly lovelyp
"Well, well! 1 don't know how got
30 mixed up about it-probably because
IT'S been storming ever sincer'-Atlanta
Constitution.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-06
Not a Characteristic.

THAT was your wife with you at the
railway station, wasn't it?"
what makes you think she was my
wife?"
well. she gave you such a short an
Iwer"
THAT wasn't my wife" cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-06
Behind Her Back.

She's very studious." said one wom-
an.
"Yes," answered the other.
"And doesn't seem to care for gos-
siping in the least"
'Oh, 1 don't know about that" an
swered the other with smile; "she
merely prefers to talk about Helen Of
Troy and Romeo and Juliet to paying
attention to what is going on in her
Vwn neighborhood." w ashtngton Star.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-06

1t is best to remember that life is not
written in lead pencil and erasing may
not be doHe until after the account has
been rendered to the Master.-New
York Herald.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-06
Bad Attack of ParaIy,I,.

Gentleman-You can't work on ac-
count of paralysis! Nonsensel You
hook as strong as do.
Tramp-Well, We see, boss, it's pa
ralysis of de will dat I'm troubled wit.
Exchange.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-06
The Prize winner.

Naggsby-How did the contest in op-
timism result last night?
Waggsby-Gaggster won the prize by
laughing most heartily at one of his
own jokes.-Baltimore American.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-06

Some people have such disagreea-
bic memory that they can remind you
of things you did thousand years ago.
-Atchison Globe.
Amador ledger., 1903-11-06
VRrantfIR

Hobson-How is your brother doing
at college?
Dobson-Fiue. He's singing first
tenor and playing second base.-Indi-
annapolis Journal
Amador ledger., 1903-11-06
II. A. NJ. GALL
IN. E. v. LONI60

From the Medical School OF lorence Qtaly)
|raduate besides from the Medical Depart
'ent University of the State of California,
i'd ex-Surgeon to the City Receiving Hospi-
of San Francisco, begs leave to inform
\ Il that he has opened his office in the town
Jackson, kay's building. formerly Dr. Rob
'tson's office, where all who call Will be an
Fered day and night
oral Surgery & Obstetrical attendance his
Iecialties. Telephone No. 467.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
St. Pierre and sodom

Emperor William compared the dis aster at Martinique to that at Pompeii, but Mme. Jane Dieulafoy,a well-known French writer, maintains that it re- sembles much more closely the disas- ter which befell Sodom and Gomorrah.
 Tt is impossible,'' she says, Ito read About these two disasters without be- ing struck by their similarity. In both cases the country was admirably fer tile-indeed, a veritable Garden or Eden; in both cases the sun rose radi- ant, and scarcely was it above the horizon before stream of fire and rocks was launched into the air and fell upon St. Pierre and the two ac- earsed cities; in both cases a column of black smoke arose from the crater and mounted high up into the sky.
 "It is true that volcanic eruptions all ways present somewhat similar phe- nomena, but it is very doubtful if any eruptions ever resembled each other so much as these two.
 Moreover, this similarity is espe- cially interesting, since it is clear proof that the Biblical writers ob- tained their facts from sure sources, and took no pains to distort them. - St. Louis Star.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
Good Municipal Government.

Information from various citfes of the country drastic measures being employed to E rify municipal govern ment is likely to create an impression that we are hastening to one of the most advanced stages of corruption. The truth lies in the opposite direction. The people are aroused, and the dispo- sition to have crooked things made straight is approaching a contagion. Within a brief time there have been more and stronger moves in this direc- ton than during any like period in our history There is manifest a determi- nation to have honesty and economy in the administration of municipal affairs, which, if it be sustained, must bear
 od fruit. 1t is not probable that
 liformity of municipal laws and reg nations throughout the country will be established within the life of any of those interested, for there are forty five different states to handle, each dif- fering from the others in physical, in- dustrial, social and political character istics. But there is the more immedi- ate ssibility of compelling higher degree efficiency, integrity and good faith o> ,e part of municipal servants. -Detr~ Free Press.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
HOW CHEAP BAKING POWDER
 IS MADE.

A recent seizure of lot of cheap" baking powders by the authorities of S neighboring city has exposed the Character of the low priced brands of taking powders which many manufac- turers are offering throughout the country. The price of the powders first attracted attention to them. Samples were taken and analysed. The official report of the analysis showed the stuff to be "alum powders" !" composed chiefly of alum, sulphuric acid and pulverized lock. The powders were declared dan- earous to health and several thousand sounds were confiscated and destroyed.
 Physicians have frequently cautioned Consumers against mixing food with t. ;ese so-called cheap baking powders. Trey are all found, when analysed, to contain large percentages of alum and sulIhuric acid to which are added vari- ous ;orts of filling matter sometimes both injurious and nasty.
 The high class, cream of tartar bak- ing powders, are the most economical and wholesome and Should always be selected for use. They will be found cheaper in the end, besides making the food better and more healthful.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
Curious AnsYYnrN.

At school in Germany an examina- tion was recently held, and here are some of the answers given by the pu- pills:
 "Veres plundered the temples of Sic- fly and then took them home with him; nevertheless, he won his lawsuit, for he bribed his opponent"
 Napoleon I. was born on August IS, 1S68 and this was destined to be the most remarkable in his entire life, since he ascended the throne@ { France on December 2, 1904"
 'In the time of the ancient Romans priests wore fillet, which went over the head and neck and into the shoul- der-blade."
 ''Schiller's life came to a final end on May g, 1S05."
 There were three Punic wars namely, the first, second and third'
 ''In reading Klopstock one must look for the argument, and even if it is not there one must find it.'
 ''in regard to Homer, no one knows whether, where, how or why he was born"
 "The national hymn should always be sung standing with bare feet.'
 .Ladislaus Posthumus was a good humored ruler, but he was defective in the matter of birth. ."-St. Louis Star.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
LONDON'S LOST PEOPLE.
Over Thirty-Five Thousand Reported
 Missing in 1901.

In the year 1901, the latest for which statistics are available, no fewer than 35,033 persons were reported missing to the London metropolitan police. Even if we make all reasonable deduction for aged and imbecile people who have wandered out of their way, and children that have been lost through the carelessness of serv- ants or their own mischievous pro- pensities, there will still remain a body of some thousands of persons who annually disappear from the view of their friends.
 Moreover, says Country Life, there is in London Snsiderable number of men and wCnen who. practically speaking, have no friends, or at least they have dis continued correspondence with their relations and live quite alone in London. The number of those who disappear is quite be- yond computation.
 Everybody has known instances of people disappearing from their circle, but the probability is that such an occurrence is followed by the vanishing gentleman or lady turning up somewhere else, so that it is idle to raise any excite ment unless there is reasonable suspicion of suicide, mental aber- ration or crime.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
Remarkable Memory.

A wealthy South London omnl- bus proprietor who takes great interest in his horses is in the hab. it of personally christening each by name, and although it some times occurs that he does not see an animal for over year, he never fails at once to remember it's name. As he is the owner of 800 ho ses this may be acknowledged as remarkable feat of memory.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20

one bit more afraid than she would have felt if she'd seen :. great pack of bears and lions con, ing at her with their mouths wi6,s open!
 Ah, how her nose did smart from being grazed by her fall. Probably her mother was most sick with worrying this long while. Maybe she wouldn't ever, ever get to heaven if she continued to wor- ry her mother. Maybe her mother Awould die of grief if she didn't get home pretty soon. Baby brother was too little to get along Z out a mother, and Susie 9/ the cradle so when she rockes sslt. Susie was not capable of bringing up baby brother. If her mother died of grief would she Te to be hung for worrying her!
 A flushed, warm and breathless little girl let herself in at the side door of the farmhouse. She put away a Shaker bonnet and a plaid shawl, but she could not put away a badly grazed nose, or the smart thereofi A delicious odor came from the kitchen, where her moth CT was taking something from the oven. A kettle bubbled on the stove. The table was set for din ner. Two enticing gingerbread men were cooling on the window sill. Celinda Angeline sniffed cooked molasses until further he's itation was impossible. Her mother, looking free from grief, turned to see her sitting in the kitchen doorway.
 Dear me, child. what is the matter with your nose?"
 Celinda Angeline remembered George Washington who couldn't tell a lie. She would be little George Washington-then she would get commended, and per haps get put in the School Reader for Susie to see.
 q runned away, and I wasn't never coming back until I growed up. But the mud wasps buzzed
  so-and I tumbled onto my nose"
 Her mother showed no recollec- tion of an illustrious precedent in truthfulness. "SO that's what you've been doing for the last half hour--running away and running back again, is it? You are q naughty girl, and l shall give your gingerbread man to Susie because you tried to punish me for whip ping you"
 She moved briskly about get. ting dinner. Celinda Angelina sat still in the doorway. Tears were rolling down her face and she could not even wipe thf away without hurting her nose. There was more in Revenge than he losophy had dreamed of.-Orans Judd Farmer.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20

G. w.DECKER, President R. M. JOHNSON, Cashier.
 V. Y CooK, DR. J. M JONES' TRos. J. GRAHAM, E. P. SHoFFNER
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
LIVERYMENd FARMERS, DRAYr1EN

And all users of axle grease that want the best grease on the market and that recognize q good thing when shown it's merits, we recommend our Gold en and Castor Oil brands of Axle Grease. It is put up in ! pound tin boxes and 3 pound N buckets. For sale by all u o-date merchants. Ask for it and take no substitute. It is guaranteed to have no equal for quality on the market.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
THE BANK OF NEWPORT
Paid in Capital and Surplus, S- ,o.oo. OFFICERS AND DIRECTo~

.ce-Presidon AN, Asst. Cashier. Jos. M. STAYToNs T. s. STEPHENS.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20

Huu wasp. one WdCcno0 It, faS- cinated by apprehension as it crawled over the ground search ing for moisture to absorb, it's gauzy wings folding and unfold. ing necessarily above it's shining, blue black hour-glass of body. 1t looked threateningly ugly, al though Susie said that mud wasps wouldn't sting, and laughed at her for thinking they would. Stu sic was always laughing at her. She laughed at her only yesterday, when the old gander ran, hissing, after them, and called her "Little Miss Scarey" because she didn't like the gobbler turkey. How queerly this mud wasp did behave! {! Celinda Angeline reached eau tiously for the Shaker bonnet and as she did so the bridge space seemed filled with horrid buzzings and shining blue black hour-glassesl She snatched the plaid shawl, and fell shrieking up the roadside bank, to fall face downward in the ditch. But even Susie couldn't help running if sur rounded by mud wasps-a whole billion million of 'emi Of coursa she wasn't any more afraid of mud
 wasps than Susie was; she didn't
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20

The peop'As of this community have given us most satsfactq business the past year, and at the be- ginning of another season we desire to acknowledge our thanks and appreciation for their confidence, good will and generous patronage. And those not doing business with that shall be pleased to to please them in every reasonable way.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
Reciprocity With Canada.

Where there are common interests there should be common country There is no doubt of the advantages which would acrue alike to the people of Canada and of the United States from unobstructed commercial rela- tions. If the bars to free trade should once be pulled down they would never be again erected, and political union would almost inevitably fellow com mercial union. It is only the repre- sentatiyes of officialism, and of special interests opposed to the general inter ests, that obstruct popular inclination toward the tender of reciprocal advan- tages which should naturally result from the inheritance of common lan- guage, a common law and common heritage of opportunity. Philadelphia Record.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20
Counting Trouble.

If man begins to court trouble he usually ends by marrying it. Chicago Daily News.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-11-20

City Nephew-Wo it be funny, Uncle Nicodemus, to pull the old mules tail?
 Uncle Nicl1--I can't say about tn funny part av it, but it 'ud be dinged apt to be fatal--Baltimor American
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-10-04
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS

Chicago. oct. 3.-With the opening sales
wheat prices started in a downward direc-
ton and the decline continued throueh-
out the entire session. The Opening was
barely steady on rather Indifferent cables.
December being unchanged to a shade
higher at 1S%d1Sl2 20 7Sia. Local houses
with St Lo1ts connection had selling or
ders from the start and added to this
was the break Of nearly . cents i'm the
December price at ST. Louis one or
Two Of the big houses here We're on The
selling side early and this started "A gem
eral liquidation and values declined ran
ldlF- one OF the chief factors i'm Great
ing the bearish sentiment was the large
primary receipts, those al st. Louis show
ing the greatest gain. There was little
demand at any time in the session and
the volume of trading was small Clos
ing prices were at about the bottom
figures. final figures on December being
ldll& lower at i1l4NT%s. Clearances Of
wheat and flour We're equal to 227 200 bus
els. Primary receipts were LII 200 bush
els against 1.115.700 bushels a year ago
Minneapolis and Duluth redOr6ed receipts
OF 633 ears, which. with local receipts OF
tFHrtv-eight cars. none contract grade.
made total receipts for the three points Of
Cl cars. against S17 last week and gel
a year ago.
Extremely favorable weather through
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-10-04
INSPECTED CON. MERCUR.
Nebraska Shareholder and President
DeTn Pleased With Conditions.

l.. =. Larson of Fremont Neb. who is
large shareholder in the Consolidated
htIcut, returned rom a trip 20 the com
pahN properties Friday evening and YES
tcrday left for home. lie was very much
pleased with conditions as ne found tha-77
alu l-altS Ieellng very much at ease over
lne iuturc outlook for the uropositipn
The new slimc-treating plant went into
partial commission duriug his Visit and if
"@rkca with perfect accuracy and ease.
president Dern. who returned from,
camp with Mr. Larson. was also verv
much pleased with the performance az
the new plant. He declared that there
was no doubt that fl would do am that
was claimed for 10 by the in,-entor 81 ~
process which it employs
or course. said Mr.. bern cit will take
some some illlle time to set the plant in fun
oIGralion and learn just exactly vhar II
VIII do In the matter of saving the yaIues
nat IS 10 be expected of any rlroooee a.
lhe beginning Of its career. Before the
thoutH IS over, however. I have not the
least fear but Mr.. Moore will have Inc
plant working 70 fun Capacitv We an
ready Know what the process will do i'm
shines and tailinfs. It has NOT 49,,
ADOPTED blndly. by any means. but with
new machinery or any description there fs
always something cropping uD thar eIrg-
sests chanees and readjustments. and
these are the only Tea lures that may in
ttiiefe WIN the complete operation OF fht,
plant during the first few DAYS of It's
career Mr. Moore is still at Tho yyorlrs
and ne viii not leave his nost until e,.s7-,-
hnk has been Strengthened ont and no
knows that perfection i'm operation has
In the meantime close to the maximum
tonnage or ore is going through the com
pauy big mill and the usual savings are
oelnE erected. When the new slime
treauhS plant Is down to its work 1000
tohs or crude and roasted ore will again
- passing through the mill and the
lrr"5ltS VIII pc increased several hundreds
from the shines