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Amador ledger., 1903-08-21
Giving an Opinion.

Taddles-I used to think a good deal
Of straddles, but
Waddles-You don't say so? What
has he donef
'The other day asked him to call
round and give me his opinion of an ar
ticls Of mine on The Impending Crisis.
Well, he came all right; but he brought
little thing Of his own for me to hear,
and. confound him, he wasted all the
evening with his egotistical trash"
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21
One Failure.

"It's funny our minister never gets
married." remarked the young hus-
band, who had just refused his wife
bonnet, in his endeavor to change the
subject. II think he'd make good
husband"
WELL" replied the wife warmly, che
Iidn't seem to make very good one
when he married u.s."
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21
Wants and wishes.

'There's strange man at the door,
SIR" announced the new servant from
Boston.
what does he Eant?' asked the
master Of the house impatiently.
Begging your pardon, SIR" replied
the servant, a shade Of disapproval
manifest in his voice, ''he wants bath,
but what he is asking for is something
to eat."-Syracuse Herald.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21
The Trouble With Him

"Well, suh," said Brother Dickey, II
'fraid Br'er Jinkins will never git
along in de worP!''
"Why, what de matter with him?"
"Only dis: He skeered er thunder en-
he can't dodge lightnin'P'-
Constitution
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21
How the Orient Get, ~. E,onr

1.-TWO women shall be grinding at the
mill" In the east the days supply Of
meal is ground each morning by two
women, who sit opposite each other on
large, clean cloth, with the small
millstones between them. They push
the upper stone around and around by
means of a stick standing upright in a
hole in one side. both women holding
It, They usually sing as they grind.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21
Con.o,.torx. but Not He1nful

Consolatory, but Not Helpful.
"De rich will have hard time gittin'
inter heaven
"Yes," said Brother Williams, "dat's
a comfortin' thought; but it don't help
de po' man when rents duep-Atlanta
Constitution.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21
In M.nx place..

Mrs. MCCALL see you've got new
girl. Has she had much experience as
q cook?
Mrs. Hiram Onfen-Apparently not
much, but many, and propose to give
her notice to hunt up another expert
ence when her weeks up.-Philadel-
phia Press.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21
The Logical Woman

Euphemia-Professor, suppose you
would be afraid to marry a logical
woman?
Professor-Oh, no; If she was really
logical 1 could convince her once in
awhile.-Exchange
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21

Dog Very Much Stuck Up.
"What is the matter with FidoT
"Oh, isn't it horrid? 1 gave him to
the laundress to wash, and she starched
him. STRAY Stories.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21
Who Knows This Mani

"Oh, he is born debaterF" said one
friend to another the other day. There
is nothing he likes better than an argu-
ment. He won't even eat anything
that agrees with im."-London Tit
Bits.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21

SAFE DEPOSIT-Safe deposit boxes can bs
rented from the Bank of Amador County at the
small expense of IS cents month, thereby Sc
curing you against any possible loss from fire
or otherwise. Don't overlook this opportunity
OF protecting your valuables
SAVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS home institu
tion. Send money away through the Bank O
Amador County; you will save 10 per cent anC
upward over postof1ce or express. Money sen
to all parts OF the United States and also al
parts of the world. We have the latest quota
tions on foreign exchange.
SAVE MONEY-It doesn't cost anything +,
deposit money in the Bank OF Amador County
They receive deposits from S. up. Commend,
the new year by opening up bank account.
man or woman with bank account has
financial standing. Don't bury your money
when you die it can't be found and you are liza
BILE to be robbed while alive.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21

The pleasantest things in the world
lre pleasant thoughts, and the greatest
lrt in life is to have as many Of them
Is possible.-Bovee.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21
cutie Familiar.

Doctor-Do I think I can cure your
catarrh? Why, am sure Of 1t.
Patient-So you're very familiar with
the diseasef
Doctor-I should say so! I've had 1t
myself all my hfe.-Judge.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21
Wnrse tn Cnme.

Mr.. Nag-Well, won't dig up the
past, Matilda, because it's disagree
able.
Mrs. Nag-No, and you'd better not
look into the future either, or you'll
find that a great deal more disagree
able.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21
Fell Short.

Mamma, mamma, George struck
me on the chin"
"Why did he do thatT
"'Cause he couldn't reach my nose" |"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21
Not the Genn.ne Kina.

I'm afraid she isn't cut out for a
society woman"
"Why notT
"Weli, she seems to have no idea Of
the pleasures of DE
troit Free Press.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21
Vain.

did you find the Chinese vain
peoplep
every. To hear Chinese brag you
could almost believe an American was
talking. Free Press.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21

The art Of saying appropriate words
in kindly way is one that never goes
out of fashion and is within the reach
of the humblest-Faber.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21
Filing II.

Wantanno-Why did Mrs. Enpeck
vpeak in such a rasping tone to her hus-
band?
Duzno-She was simply fling her an
swer.-Baltimore American.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21
His Deceptive Appearance.

hAs Oecepu"e ApPearaHce'
"They say he got rich writing the
words of popular songs"
"Yet to look at him you'd think be
had at least ordinary intelligence."-
Chicago Record-Herald.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21

consequence of self abuse and excess produc-
ing the following symptoms: Sallow counte-
nance dark spots under the eyes, pain in the
head, ringing in the ears, loss of confidence,
difhdence in approaching strangers, palpitation
loss OF memory. pimples on the face, coughs,
consumption, etc.
DIR. 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 doctor
cures when others fail. Try him. Cures guar
anteed. Persons cured at home. Charges ress-
enable. Call or write.
DR.. J. F. GIBBoN, $50 Kesrney street. San
Francisco. Cal.
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21
United States Commissioner
TO THE UNFORTUNATE
DIR. G1BBoN
JACKSON. CAL.

This old reliable and
themost successful spe-
cialist in San Francis
ostillcontinues to cure
all Sexual and Seminal
Diseases,such as Ghon-
orrhea, ,Gleet, Structure,
Syphilis in all it's forms
Skin Diseases, Nervous
De bility, Impotency,
Seminal Weakness, and
Amador ledger., 1903-08-21

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Alfonso Ginocchio S. G. Spsgnoli, John Strohm
Frederick Eudey and Alex Eudey of jackson
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13
Capital City Notes.

Mrs. II. Garnett is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Lutte Williams is very
sick.
Mr.. 6. w. Branham is able to
be out again.
Mrs. Matte Aston is in the city
on business.
Mr.. James Tompkins, of Kansas
City, is in the city.
The baby of Prof. and Mrs.
Harrison is seriously ill.
Mr.. ]. c. McMahan, of Fulton,
was in the city on business.
Rev. Moore, of St. Charles,
attended the convention last week.
Mrs. S. Watts has returned from
Kansas City with her son, Hardie
Watts, who is convalescant.
DR.. Perry, of Columbia, is in
the city, having been called here to
attend sick baby of Prof.
Harrison.
The ordinance of baptism was
administered to ten students. of
Lincoln Institute by Rev. J. Coins
of the Second Baptist church.
The people of Jefferson City
were well shaken up last week over
the capitol removal resolution
which was passed by the House of
representatives.
DR.. Unthank, of Kansas City
attended the meeting of representa-
tives of colored men, which was
held in this city last week. The
doctor is one of the best doctors in
the state, and has large practice,
among both white and colored
Through the untiring efforts Of
Rev. Brooks, of the Christian
churcn, the saloons and hotel bars
have been ordered closed on Sun
days, and. all gambling houses have
been forced to suspend business,
and many of the gamblers have
left the city.
We are sorry to record the death
of Mrs. Sarah Dixon, who de-
parted this life, Wednesday,
February II. This was surprise
to her many friends, who had not
heard of her illness. Mrs. Dixon
leaves husband, one daughter and
four sons to mourn her death.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13
Columbia News.

Mrs. Jefferson Walden is slowly
improving.
Miss Fannie Smith, of Miami,
is visiting in the city.
Mrs. Robert Bannister left
Tuesday for Mexico.
Mr.. Slater Logan of Lincoln
Institute, spent few days in Co
lumbia last week.
Misses Lucy and Annie Fairs
were called home from Lincoln
Institute by the death of their aunt,
Miss Lucy Turner.
Mrs. Anuie Persinger's club
gave quite successful concert for
the benefit of the Baptist chucrh
this week. 1t was under the
direction of Miss Annie Mae
Fisher.
Died.-At the residence of her
brother, Mr.. Frank Fairs, on N.
5th street, Columbia, Monday, Feb.
9, 1903, Miss Lucy Turner, after an
illness of several months. She
leaves brother, mother, and
many relatives and friends to
mourn her death.
The dance given by the Ladies
Oxford Club, last week was one of
the most delightful events of the
season. Some so were present and
enjoyed the evening. Thyes
Orchestra furnished music for the
occasion. Light refreshments, con-
sisting of coffee and sandwiches
was served. Mr.. Slater Logan and
Miss Blanche Smith, of Jefferson
City were among the out of town
guests.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13
Facts Worth Knowing.

The whole number of Seminole
Indians, as shown by census just
taken, is but 339. Nearly all of
them are in the Florida Everglades.
Before it could be killed an
escaped ferret destroyed I8
chickens, II ducks, pigeons and a
valuable tame prize rabbit at
Nation, Yorkshire, England.
Seven months and half was the
time taken in travelling round the
world, by picture postcard,
which has just been delivered to its
sender at Berlin.
Thousands of farmhouses in
Kansas are now supplied with
telephones. The farmers order
goods in the nearest town and the
rural mail carrier delivers them.
Medicine as a profession for
women is constantly growing in
popularity in London. Women
now holding medical degrees in
Great..Britain number more than
S 90.
The greatest oil well in the world
is not in Teaxs but in the Batum
field in Russia. Its flow at times
was 100000 barrels a day and it
stopped after producing about
1000, 900 barrels.
No animal has more than five
toes, digits, or claws to each foot
or limb. The horse is one-toed f;
the OK is two-toed; the rhinoceros,
three-toed; the hyppopotamus,
four-toed; and the elephant, five-
toed.
The horse population Of Ken
lucky has now reached 500, 900 and
the corn crop for this year will
exceed $50, ,ooo,o in value. The
average farm is 90 acres and but
two per cent of the farmers of the
state are colored,
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13
Health hints.

The pain from an ingrowing toe
nail can be relieved by treating
with mixture composed of one
ounce chloride of zinc and one
drachm each of muriatic and nitric
acids; mix them thoroughly, and
apply one drop daily to the afflicted
toe.
Licorice is one of the best
sweeteners of the breath and
possesses the advantage of having
but little odor of it's own. 1t may
be Clipped into small pieces and
kept on the dressing table for
occasional or constant use. 1t is
said, too, that a bit of myrrh or
burnt alum taken at night will
answer the same purpose.
For earache take five parts cam
phorated chloral, thirty parts of
glycerine and ten parts of oil of
sweet almonds. A piece of cotton
is saturated and. introduced we'll
into the ear, and it is also rubbed
behind the ear. The pain is re-
lieved as if by magic, and if there
be inflammation it often subsidies
quickly.
Salt, heated dry and applied to
the outer surface over the seat of
Inflammation or congestion, will
give relief, while the application of
a strong hot solution of salt in
water or vinegar acts favorably
upon toothache, earache, neuralgia
headache, and all that brood of dis
tressing ills,
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13
Schools and Teachers.

The teachers of Boone and SUR
rounding counties will hold an
institute tomorrow (Feb. I4th) in
Columbia, Mo. An interesting
program will be rendered.
Mr.. G. w. Moorman, who re-
Gently left the teaching profession
of Missouri, to enter the u. S.
mail service, has now a regular
appointment a. railway mail clerk
and is running over . the Rock
Island R. r., out of Davenport,
Iowa.
The citizens of Jefferson City
are to vote on bond proposition
on Feb. 18th, which will provide
for the erection of several new
school buildings.
The teachers of Macon, Monroe
and Randolph counties will hold an
institute during the latter part.of
February. The institute will
probably, be held at Macon, Mo.
The Calhoun colored school of
Calhoun, Ala, closed it's tenth
year without,,a cent,',,of debt, which
is remarkable, considering the
failure of crops there last year.
The school has a total enrolment of
2o9 pupils. The average tuition
is about $S per year, which means
half months wages for the head
of the family. Many OF the pupils
walk four or five miles to. school,
and so eager are they, some chill
dren arrive as early as 7: go in the
morning. There are night sessions
for those pupils who work all day.
Realizing that the future of the
colored man is in the soil, the
science of farming is taught princi-
pally. The students do not take
kindly at first to the manual labor
necessary, but soon begin to take
interest in the scientific phase and
long to own farms of their own.
The teachers with the leading
citizens of Moberly, met last
Friday evening and perfected an
organization by which they hope
to raise the standard of sociality
in that community.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13
PENSIONS POR THE Ex-SLAvpS.

WAsHlNeToN, Feb. A. Senator
Hanna today introduced q bill
granting pensions and bounties to
all ex-slaves who were freed by
the proclamation of President
Lincoln during the war of tho 70.
bellion. 1t provides that persons
over fifty years of age and under
sixty, male or female, shall receive
cash bounty Of 800 and monthly
pensions Of So per month persons
between sixty and seventy yesrs
old bounty of $500 and pension
OF SIG per month, ard persons
over seventy years old . bounty Of
5000 and . pension of SIS per
month. The bill also provides
for the payment Of the bounty snd
pension to relatives who may be
charged with the care of ex.slavss.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13
Browns Station Notes.

John Brown bought of John
Hayes five shoats for $35.
There will be preaching at the
Methodist church Sunday.
Subscribe to the Professional
World, it is only ST. per year.
Mrs. James Johnson was the
guest of Henry Rogers Sunday.
Misses O. L. Potts and Halle
Hayes have returned from McBaine.
Mrs. Eliza Bradford was the
guest of Mrs. Cordelle Bailey
Monda y.
Messrs. John Brown and Allen
Woods were in Columbia Saturday
on business.
Mrs. Mintie Barrett is visiting
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK IN ST.
LOUIS.

AN earthquake shock of about
seven seconds duration was felt in
St. Louis Sunday at 6:aS p. m.
Fhe vibrations were felt distinctly.
In many instances dishes ratified,
chandeliers tinkled and heavy
rumbling noise accompanied the
disturbance. Comparatively few
persons guessed the nature of
the noise and the shaking, it being
attributed in most cases to some
passing vehicle on the street.
In East st. Louis the noise was
so distinct and violent that many
persons thought an explosion had
occurred. The shock was so violen,
they were thrown from their
chairs and dishes were knocked
from the shelves. The center OF
disturbance, from reports, seemed
to have been in Southeast Missouri,
near Malsden, Dunklin county, bui
the scope included was Western
Kentucky, Southern Indiana,
Southern Illinois and Eastern Mis-
souri,.
The inhabitants of Baptist town,
a colored suburb of Evansville,
Indiana, thought: the world was
coming to an end and many of them
fell upon their knees and began to
pray.
The shock was also felt at New
Madrid, Mo-, the storm center of
the great earthquake of 1871 an ..
IL.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13
PRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS.

The membership of the first ten
fraternal organizations in the
United States and Canada is as
follows, says an exchange: Odd
Fellows, I,oS3,473; Freemasons,
o4I,2sI Ancient Order of
Foresters, 9s8,o35; Modern
Woodmen of America, 7oI, ,6s5;
Knights of Pythias, 54o,I38;
Ancient Order of United Work
men, 43o, 900; Woodmen of the
World, $1,000; Knights of he
Macabees, 294, 4,ooo; Improved
Order of Red Men, aS9,3Io; Royal
Arcanum, a49,644;. It is estimated
that there are 7,546,6S6 members
Of. fraternal organizations in the
United States and Canada.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13
Again in Court.

St. Louis, Mo-, Feb. II, 1905.
The Central Colored Baptist church
trouble is responsible for another
suit in the courts of law; this time
in the form of a petition for
damages in the sum of $1,000 for
malicious prosecution, filed by
James M. M. Stokes, the senior
deacon, against Rev. J. L. Cohron,
former pastor, who caused the
arrest of Stokes and two Others on
charge of criminal libel. Judge
Moore of the court of criminal
correction, before whom the libel
suit was tried, dismissed the
information as to Stokes.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13
er sister Mrs. Matte Crosswhite,

her sister Mrs. Matte Crosswhite,
of Hinton.
George Washington, of Halls
vile, visited friends at Switzler
station last week.
. Misses Mollie Coates and Mamie
johnson were the guests of Miss
Anna Potts, Monday.
Mrs. Genia Winn and husband,
of St. Joseph, are visiting her
mother, Mrs. John Flynn.
Misses Dora Woods and
Margaret Williams were the guest
of Miss Ida Rogers Saturday and
Sunday.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13
Notice.

Rev. B. Parsons of the Second
ChristiIn church is on the sick list
at present and will not be able to
meet his congregation until the
4th Sunday in this month.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13
Regents Confirmed.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Feb. 4,
1903. The Senate today, con-
frmed the appointment of D. c.
McClurg, of Jefferson City, and ].
n. Kea, of Carrolton, as members
of the Board of Regents of Lin
coin Institute for term of 6 years
each.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13
Agents Wanted.

We desire to engage some good
agents to solicit subscriptions for
the Professional World. Liberal
commissions will be paid and only
one agent will be engaged for the
same town, only persons of good
standing need apply. Address,
Professional World, Columbia, Mo.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13
Do You Want a Cut?

II so send us your photo and 81
and we will furnish you q cut.
guaranteed for twenty years and
also return your photo.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13
The Negro Vote in Northern
States.

The following table shows the
Negro population of the states
named, also the number of Negro
voters, according to the census of
1000:
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13
A Request.

We will consider it great favor
if our readers will patronize the
merchants whose advertisements
hey see in this paper.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13
TO MAKE GOOD ROADS.
The Result . Missouri Farmer Seesred
With. Q Split Log Brss.

Dofpu Voiu AluRy OIL mdltldnQ 4,
Holt county, Mo-, the Official re-
preventative Of the state in the
good roads movement, recently
gave the Kansas City Star the fol
lowing outline of cheap and sf-
fective plan of road work:
Six years ago Mr.. King set out
to improve the road that runs by
his farm in Holt county. By
chsnceEhe hit upon . simple con-
trivance. He split q log about
ten or twelve feet in length, in
two, and attached the two pieces
together with cross pieces. The
split or sharp sides Of the log we're
placed in front. He hitched a
team to this split log contrivance
and drove up and down the sides
OF the road in front of his farm.
He did this right after rain. He
stood ION the side away from the
center Of the road. Because of
his weight on the outer side the
dragsdug deeper there. The loose
soil was thrown to the center of
the road. Being high in the mid
die and low on the sides, the mid.
die soon dried and became 90 hard
as clay can.
After doing this few times
remarkable better rment in the road
was observed. The simple split
log devise had accomplished far
better results than had ever been
secured by roads built up by the
big road scrapers.
Mr.. Kings simple eontrivance
accomplished the results that all
road makers had tried to reach but
in far better way than did the
big costly contrivance. Today the
road in front Of Mr.. Kings farm,
no matter what the weather is, is
like race track. The time and
labor expended was remarkably
small. Many others began to use
the King split log devise, and so
excellent were the results at such
light labor cost, that the attention
OF the State Board of Agriculture
was called to Mr.. Kings plan of
road making.
Geo. B. Ellis, secretary of the
State Agricultural Board, saw the
IT, q working of the split log device,
a after a thorough investigation
b, me enthusiastic. A year ago
the Board decided to ask Mr..
Kin to travel about the State and
!, athis plan.
r. King talks modestly Of his
work, though he is an enthusiastic
in the good roads movement.
"Missourians,' he said, labor
under the mistaken belief that be-
cause this is prairie state they
can't have good roads. The fact
is that all over the state rock can
be secured for rock roads, and the
rock road is the best road. But in
the meantime, and where it is not
readily possible to secure rock, the
dragging system should be used.
Anybody can make the split log
drag. IT'S cheap, costs practically
nothing and anybody can run it.
If drag can be run up and down
a road few times each summer,
say half a dozen times, the i'm
provement will be immediate and
almost Incredible. The clay roads,
the mud roads, will become hard
and firm as . rock in bad
weather."
Mr.. King said the old plan of
trying to build roads with scrap
ers and digging into the sides had
proven unsuccessful. BY the drag
ging plan the road is made surely
but slowly firm and hard.
Though MIR. Kings plan has
only been generally known for a
little over year, in that time two
other states besides Missouri havs
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13

With the white vote divided in
many States as it usually divides,
the Negro vote holds the balance
of power.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-02-13

OF the drag plan sndyshowing how
the drag can be simply made.
Mr.. King is now explaining the
plan to the overseers and farmers
in Missouri.