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Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
WHY while Went.

From Scotland comes the following
story concerning an enthusiastic curler
who invariably wore at the game cap
with comfortable warm ear flaps: Ar.
irving one day without his headgear.
he was greeted by a friend:
"Eh, Wullie, mon, whar's yere auld
lug warmer"
To which the other replied lugubri-
ously:
Il hae ma worn 1t seence ma acci-
dent"
"Accident2 Am sorry tae hear OF.
What was 1t, thenT'
"a mon offered me a dram, an WI
they dashed flaps didna hear him."
Ma consciencer' said the other
Lendon Globe.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
AN INDIANS TEST:
How He Discovered That q White
Man Was a Coward.

MAN was q Coward
"The Indian has a queer way of de-
termining whether or not a man Is
game, Judging from an experience 1
had some years ago." said a man who
once made an educational tour of the
west, "and the same little experience
convinced me that the Indians system
of reasoning along this line is by no
means bad one.
Stories had been told which brought
about clash between the Indian and
white man. The two men originally
had nothing against each other. The
Indian had bad reputation-that is,
he had the reputation of being a bad
man, desperate, dangerous fellow,
who would fight buzzsaw at the drop
of hat. The white man who blew
into the section had in some way
gained similar reputation. He was
said to be dangerous character and a
man who had never been whipped. We
concluded that we would have some
fun. We met the Indian and told him
a long story about his new rival and
reminded him that his laurels were in
danger and succeeded in getting his
pride stirred, and his Indian blood was
soon up to the fighting point. Soon
after this we met the white man, and
we filled him up with the same kind
of talk. He said he would take care of
the Indian all right in due time, and,
In short, would make him take to the
woods. Shortly we met the Indian
again and told him the desperate white
man was after his scalp. He smiled
and shook his head.
"a few days later we were talking
to the white man when the Indian
came up to join the group. He had
spotted the stranger and knew him by
sight. Without saying a word to him
he walked up within arms reach and
struck the white man in the face with
rough, heavy glove. He paused for a
few seconds and hit him again. 'Ughr
he exclaimed as he wheeled around
and walked away. The white man
looked at the Indian in amazement, but
made no show of resentment. Later In
the day when we asked the Indian
why it was that he did not follow up
the insult with blows he told us the
white man was coward. In explain
ing how he knew it he said the mans
Jaw dropped when he struck him in
the face the second time with the glove
and that this, with the Indian, was an
unfailing sign of cowardice. New Or
leans TimeS-Democrat.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
Raw EGRg.

When raw eggs are ordered for an
invalid to whom they are objectiona.
BILE, make as palatable as possible by
having the egg as cold as one can make
1t and then serve 1t from cold glass as
soon as it is opened. OF course it is
useless to serve any save perfectly
fresh eggs.
If the white alone is to be taken, II
should be beaten with a whisk until
very stiff and frothy, then seasoned
with salt or sugar, whichever is prefer
red, and eaten with spoon.
Some who object to an egg beaten in
a glass of milk, sweetened and favored,
can take the egg If the sugar is omit
ted and the flavoring extract replaced
by brandy.-What to Eat.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
Properties OF Cellulose.

Cellulose absorbs water and by its
swelling provides the softest possible
obstruction. On account of its low
specific gravity, less than that Of cork,
it is valuable for life belts and may be
used in large quantities to keep seri-
ously damaged ship afoat. Cellulose
compressed and packed in the Golfer
dam of ship, to form a leak belt,
does not emit any unpleasant odor and
does not decay for two or three years.
When penetrated by projectile 1t is
not ignited and does not giveoff any dis
agreeable smoke, possessing in this re-
spect a great advantage over rubber
armor. If dry, loose cellulose be ignit-
ed, 1t gives out white smoke.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
The story of Bishop Hatto.

Bishop Hatto was a wicked prelate
who lived In go on the banks of the
Rhine, where he owned tower, which
is at the present day pointed out to
travellers as the Mouse tower. Here are
stored large quantities of grain. A fam
Inc ensued, and the bishop invited the
people to his granaries. As soon as they
were there he set fire to the building
and burned up the people. The next
morning the souls of the dead appeared
as an army of rats and not only de-
stroyed everything belonging to the
bishop, but finished by making meal
of his person.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
Putting Down the Pickle.

Put down that pickler'
The words were uttered harshly and
hurriedly by the sergeant to an ungra-
cious private who, carried away by his
hungry passions, had snatched pickle
from the barrel.
AN why should l put down the
picker" queries the private mildly.
'Put down that pickle, that's all l
want of your' returned the sergeant
determinedly.
Down 1t goes, thenw cried he. And
stuffing it into his mouth it quickly dis
appeared.-Illustrate Bits.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
Too Much For Time,

Mrs. Newriche (who would like the
count for son-in-law)-It' true that
Count d'Ed Brouck is inclined to be a
little-er-wild, but he'll settle down,
you know. Time works wonders.
Gotrox-So it does, but 1 never yet
heard of it being in the miracle busi-
ness.-Brooklyn Life.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
0ufCk Wit.

Regnier, the French actor, had once
expected to enter from the right wing,
"Ha, ha-there you arer' For some un-
accountable reason, however, the actor
came on the stage ON the left side, and
Regnier, without being in the least dis
concerted, gave his call and added,
with smile, 81 saw you in the looking
glass;
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
Hixhly Recommended.

1t was fair time in Selkirk, and San
dy and his sweetheart were wandering
round, arm in arm. enjoying the sights.
Presently they espied smart look
ing pie shop, which they promptly en-
tered.
Sandy ordered one pie, sat down and
commenced to eat it.
Meanwhile the girl looked shyly on.
"Is't fine, Sandy?" she timidly asked.
"Aye, tbs awfu' fine, Jennie" he an
swered. "Ye should buy one!'-Glas-
Cow Times.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15

L | II. 1QeIe are ulOIc uceIQS
from starvation than the world
dreams of. When the stomach is dis
eased and the food eaten is not digested
and assirnilated, then the strength of the
body begins to fail because of lack of
nutrition, and the weak body falls an
easy victim to the microbes of disease.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
cures diseases of the stomach and other
organs of digestion and nutrition. II
restores physical strength in the only
possible way, by enabling the assinlila-
Gon of the nutrition contained in food.
uI was sick for over three years with COM
piication of stomach troubles writes Mr.. John
b. Castona, residing at 7o47 Arch St. Chicago,
Illinois saad tried every good RsyssaPS St
received only temporary relief. One day
friend recommended your Golden Medical Dis
covery.' Immediately procured some and be
and after had taken only one bottle could
eat as well as any one without experiencing i'll
effects took i've bottles, and to-day am happy
10 annouuce that ] am as well and healthy a.
anv one could be. owe 1t all to DR.. Piercc's
Golden Medical Discovery"
The sole motive for substitution is to
permit the dealer to make the little more
profit paid by the sale of less meritorious
medicines. He gains. You lose. There
fore accept no substitute for UGolden
Medical Discovery"
FREE. DIR. Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser is sent free on receipt
of stamps to pay expense of mailing
only. Send twenty-one one-cent stamps
for the book In paper covers, or thirty
one stamps for the cloth-bound volume.
Address Dr.. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N, Y,
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
Not Nice,

"What nice, big boy you are, Tom
N.Y." said the pleasant faced neighbor.
I'm big all right" said Tommy,
but 1 amt NICE"
Don't you want to be called nicer
That's very strange. My George is
never happier than when people allude
TO him as a nice boy"
"An' / can lick him with one hand
tied behind me-" said terrible Tommy.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
when the Moon Had a Bad Eject.

When the MOON HAu bHu EHect'
Your grandmother or veteran aunt
can tell you that when hogs were killed
in the wrong time Of the moon the
slices of ham would shrivel up more
than half and fitch would all fry away,
leaving only small cracklings. Apples
or any kind Of fruit dried in the wrong
time was certain to mold or become
wormy and cider vinegar to refuse to
become sharp.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
Not In Evidence,

May-Miss Passay has been quite i'll
Is she likely to recover?
Fay-She thinks so. She says she
has youth OH her side.
May-Well, if she has it must be on
the inside.-Catholic Standard and
Times.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
Mother Couldn't object.

Does your mother allow you to have
two pieces of pie when you are at
home, Willie?" asked his hostess.
mo, ma'am."
"Well, do you think she would like
you to have two pieces here?"
"Oh, she wouldn't care" said Willie
con1dentially. "This isn't her pie
Little Chronicle.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
Great Presence of Mind.

"That woman showed wonderful
presence of mind when her horse ran
away"
''Is that what you call it? She threw
down the reins and yelled"
81 know she did, and the horse ran
straight down the street. If she had
held on to the reins, she would have
doubtless steered him into the pave
ment."
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
An Illustration.

He-What would you call polite
fictionY
She-Why, If 1 should say to you,
"Really, Mr.. Jones, hope you are not
thinking of going so soonw-Judge.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
n. E. Church Services

Preaching every Sunday at II q. m. and 7:SC
p M Sunday school, 2 p. m; Senior Epworth
League, 6:45 p. m; Midweek Prayer meetings,
Thursday, 7:3O p. m.
Rev. G. II. Van Vliet. pastor.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
Suspicious.

'GThe elopers have returned to ask
for your blessing"
Blessing, Ell? How 90 they want It?
In the form Of an allowance or cash
deposit f".-Life.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
Spades md a Club.

Mike 0eaching Pat poker)-Well'
what hov ye got7
Pat-Four trowels and black sham
tock.-Puek.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15

A Ii, kinds of Blanks for U. S. Land Filings
~ Homestead, Timber and Mineral blanks
may be had at the Ledger Office; also deeds,
mortgages, mining locations, proof of labor
and other legal blanks kept for sale
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15

If you need a physician, employ these
three "a cheerful mind, rest and a
temperate -Poslamhicramabus.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15

The Sacramento Weekly Record
Union and Ledger for one year, only
$3.50 in advance.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
CHEAP BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE

Lots for sale in the Webb Mason
tract. Will be sold at bedrock
prices, for cash. or on instalment
plan. Lots fronting on Stump
and Center streets. Before pur-
chasing a residence lot call at
LEDGER Office and get prices.
JACKSON CAL
Amador ledger., 1903-05-15
Ten Cents Per Copy.
Strictly Cash

Agents for }
Belasco & Har-(
ris Co., best 4
tailors of S. F. ;
The Forrest City times., 1903-03-20

On stated date. VS. taken ~ and
passed
H z 30 tMcSsfgau8- limiting ths
hours Z labor q locomotive engineers
firt-nen. conductors and a-ake-sa -
sixteen consecutive EoGEs. U2s rea1
third tine and rasses2
Mr Il Ross.tts blH requiring .'-E
distance telephone companies = eca-
meet with loc1i and short l.-.ss- Was
passed.
\ committee from Arkansas Division
Z. { Y. appeared and plead - ar az
Precipitation % 5efTay the expense =
compiling q roster q Arkansas trocFs
participating II the civil VA
The Forrest City times., 1903-03-20
BRIEF MENTION.

Claude Wallace. q switchman was
killed in me yards az Coal Hi by the
overturning 81 4 car.
The new 100000 p3stoflce build.
ing al Hot Springs has been completed
and the postmaster has taken posses.
sion Of the neW quarters.
ice stiggias and George a. Mallory.
eoiored perters. engaged in d street
duei e. Ecpe Eight shots were ev.
changed and sugglns was slightly
wounded
Rev a. c. Ray, one Of the oldest
ministers q the Arkansas conference.
n l. Church. south. having preached
in the state for forty years died =,
his home near Quitman.
The Forrest City times., 1903-03-20
The Senate.

The first business taken up was Il T.
Ne. Campbell OF Pulaski. which pro-
vi1es for the appointment by the sa-
preme court OF redigester Of tie sta
tutes ana anpropriating 10000 for the
printing Of the same
motion To postpone was lost and
the bin was placed on third reading
Senator CoViHgton spoke in oppose
ton TO the bin. lie said that there
seemed TO him 10 De movement on
foot on the part Of certain members Of
the senate well as Of the house 10
take away from the governors offlce
every vestige of the appointive powes
Senator Sengel spoke in favor OF IN
ball and said ne hoped the senate woul8
place the appointing power in the hands
of the supreme court
Senator Wood favored the bill IL
sald mat In his opinion the appointing
OF the digester should be taken out of
politics. He said the supreme c9uft
WAS the proper tribunal in which 10
invest the power
Senator Wilson urged the passage Of
the bill.
The Forrest City times., 1903-03-20

Mr. Campbell Of Pulaski moved 20
postpone the bill for one week. and Mr..
Toney moved 10 amend By postponlng
Tor tao weeks.
Mr. Keel asked for immediate con
sideration q the bin
Mr. Perry spoke against postpone
r-ert He said that The house would lie.
ard ought 10 be ceuSurei All over the
state II IL failed 70 pass this bill
Mr. Campbell Of Pulaski said he was
- favor = amending TIE bill
The motion 10 postpone one week pre-
vailed
SIM
The Forrest City times., 1903-03-20

The house passed an act levying
taxes for working roads and highways
and raising the pay Z iaborers en-
pl3yed on the roads from 5 cents % s.
Per day.
II B 4ss. compelling railroads L
stop al trains at the nearest po.nt 70
the state lines vas passed without op-
position
Mr. campbell a Pulaski called Up
his bI1I eed8ax - tae e.tg = title Rock
enough property foT = street from the
grounds q the bliad school M
Toney SPIKE against ths bzH arguing
that me B45l.e buildings did 1T have
enough ground IS u vas.
NJ PEI SD re c.ty should by TIE
laad Z Z wanted g
Mr.. Camptei said The city VS. WI
ing % ouy TIE land hut the charitable
boz - would ret sell i
The Bill failed 70 pass-ayes -. moss
80
n R 40. TO relieve persons over 50
Years of age from the poll tax. was
read twice.
The house resolved itself into com
zn.ttee = the whole 70 consider II. 3.
sp2. which aFreprlates S5.s07.S5 10 pay
for SUPPLIES purchased OF TIE Rhodes
Haverty * Jackson Furniture co. for
he deaf-r1ufe institute.
NessTs Butler ard Campbell said
that IT, debt was just one AMI should
be- paid
The bH vas referred to the com
mittee on charitable Institutions
The vote by which Nj Latimer's bill
amending the digest in regard y coun-
" bridge building failed 10 pass was
recorsiaered and on roll call the bill
passed.
The Forrest City times., 1903-03-20
WEDNESDAY, MARCH le.

Representative Hale's bin seeking -
abolish the railroad commission was ,:e-
fcatei in the house by vet. Of y d
- after a debate which occupied aimas;
the entire day
The senate passed Mr. Campaelrs h.n
aQproprtating S-o.ec9 fer the purpose
of Ee1igesting the statutes ef Arkansas
aud giving the supreme court power to
appoint the di-ester
In the senate thu Keel a sti-trast b#n
was taken from tAe table ana ulsre3
upon the calendar
The Forrest City times., 1903-03-20
ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE
Bill Abolishing the Railroad Cjm-
mission Defeated in the
House.


The house defeated the Brlant bill
and blacks.
The bin was previously passed in the
house but came up on reconsideration
The senate adopted a resolution set
ting March - as the date for begin
ming the trial Of Chancellor Leather
man
The house accepted the senate amend
rent 70 the Martineau Sidewalk bill
TAs Senate.
Senator Kings bil granting aadi-
tIoual powers 20 the railroad commits
sion in the matter q regulating thro4gh
Joint rates. vas taken up
Senator Butt spoke IN favor q the
bill he said that one reason the con-
mission did not give satisfaction vas
because Il did not have Sufficient power
Senator sengel SD the commission
had done bat little good.
The bill paSsea-zz 4 :
resolution Vas adopted axlnE March
- as The cate for hearing tn articles
q Impeachment against Chancellor L.
land Leafhsrnazn-
Senator yasghn's bill providing FOR
copies q plea1irgs ard complaints II
courts cf record passed
: r - Hardy. providing fer THE
registration C al contracts vii the
circuit CLERK where title j. retained by
:
70 a third party. sas passed
3 lie Idznkie5. compelling the
specific Performance q contracts r.
latiug e real estate and personal prop
cry. passed
TIE senate refused refused = return
whltthorne anti-gamblin- bll 70 the
house
The Eozse.
The bill compelling the laying Of
~
called Up ~ Mr.. Hartineau. who moved
that the house concur III TIE seuate
amendment making the bin apply also
70 cities Of the second class.
Mr. Du Laney opposed concurrence.
He said the cities should be required
10 put IN street crossings at the same
time
The motion TO concur prevailed.
Mr. kelso introduced a bill reg1lat-
ing the business Of Insurance ard build
ing and loan associations An amend
ment was adopted exempting frsterual
companies or associations from the pro-
visions OF the bill
II. b asa. to prohibit the Stopping q
railroads trains on road crossings for
longer time than ten minutes. passed
by unanimous vote
Speaker Moore appointed a committee
from the house 10 retistriet the chan
Gerry districts Of the state
Mr.. Hill introduced bill making the
governor. secretary OF state. treasurer
auditor. attorney general. land commits
sioner and agricultural commissioner "A
board TO manage the state charitable
Institutions.
II. h. 2ss (Brooks1. compelling rail
roads 10 build switches and preventing
discrimination against shippers. passed
without opposition.
On motion Of Mr.. Hooker. the house
invited Rev. r Amos. c0Iored. Of Ash
ley county 10 address, the house on the
subject Of industrial education for tn
negro
The Briant bill segregating school tax
paid b. whites and blacks was taken
up. the vote b. which the bill passed
having been reconsldered
Mesrs Weaver. Crutcher CAN'T. Whit
thorne and Kerwin opposed the BIN on
grounds Of uucoustitutionality and in
justice
Mr.. Pindaii addressed the house in sup
port Of the bill
DR. Briaut closed the debate in favor
Of the bill. and on roll eau II was d.
feated.
The Forrest City times., 1903-03-20
FRIDAY, AARCH IL.

IN the mouse the KING antitrust BIZ
vas postponed for one week by a vote
Of "a to 80
Judge Holland introduced resolution
in the house censuring Mr. McGuIgan
for the statement made by him to the
effect that certain sum Of money was
raised two years ago to defeat the VII.
son anti gambling bill
After explanations the resolution was
withdrawn.
The senate transacted but little bust
ness adjourned TIL Monday.
The Senate
A number Of bills were passed by the
senate. but most OF them were of local
nature
Senator Short called up S B. III. re
curing the display OF yellow flag on
any house wheresmallpoN or any in
fictitious disease exist The bin passed
with only one dissenting vote
II. Il. 1874. TO provide a state board 81
arbitration to settle differences between
employers and employees was made a
special order for the following Friday
The House.
After roll call and reading Of the Jour
nal. Judge Holland moved to recon
slider the vote by which the house re.
fused TO return to the senate S b 60
tMears). which fixes the rates on short
railway lines. Judge Holland declared
that the house showed diseourtesy l.
the senate by refusing TO return the bin
Mr.. Cate urged the house not to re-
consider its vote Messrs. Thomson
and k.rwin spoke in favor Of retairinp
the bill on the roll call the motion l.
return the bill To the senate prevailed
The statement OF Mr. Michigan In
the house Wednesday TO the effect that
1.oe0 had been sent by gamblers of
Hot Springs to defeat the Wilson anti-
gambling bin in the house, was brought
up.
Mr. McGuigan started 10 sneak but was
interrupted by Mr.. Holland. who said
that he would object To the eentlemar
addressing the house except for the pur-
pose of retracting his statements
Judge Holland introduced a resolution
stating that the remarks of the mem
Der We're undignided and should never
have been made and asking that Mr.
Michigan be censured and reproved by
the house
Mr.. Fuller eontended that Mr.. Nc
Guigan had withdrawn that part OF his
language construed as rejection on
any member Of the house
Mr. MeGuigan said that he meant "a
say that ST. coo had been sent 10 Little
Rock and he did not intend to say that
any part Of il had come into the hands
Of any legislator.
He said that If he had cast any re-
Fiction upon the present house he was
sorry and would retraet
Being asked for a further retractiOn.
Mr.. Michigan stated that he withdrew
everything which he had heard except
what he knew personally was true. and
that was that the money was sent 10
Little Rock
Rather than make any more retrac-
tions." he said. Il Will say that If the
house wants my resignation l VIII hand
IL in"
Judge Holland was then permitted 10
withdraw his resolution and the matter
was dropped.
On motion Of Mr. Holland the Mears
bill was ordered returned 20 the senate
Mr.. Keel called up S. Il. 30. !. the anti
trust bill
The Forrest City times., 1903-03-20
TUESDAY. rARCH II.

TIE senate tabled the Keel antitrust
Bill. which il counterpart q the k-cE
bill already passed by the senate a-a
: row pending II the house
Senator Prices bill ap9-0T-iat+-s
t-I.125ls for the Arkansas exhibit 81
the - L14.s exposition VS. amended
70 make the aFrTaprla. S5a-as
Senator Na2gEters bsl providing t1r
primary election vas defeated n ~
house. and the senate indefinitely post
poEe3 TIE Teuey aEtl-spottsr b4.-
The Forrest City times., 1903-03-20
MONDAY, MARCH Ie.

Besiaes a number Of local measures.
several bills e general Importance were
disposed Of in both branches.
\ committee # Confederate veterans
presented q memorial to the house in
favor Of an appropriation to secure and
preserve the muster rolls OF Arkansas
troops in tie Confederate army