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Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
APHORISMS.

He who f1atters you is your enemy
Cardan.
There is no index of character so
sure as the voice.-Disraeli.
Laughing cheerfulness throws sun
light on all the paths of life.-Richter
There is no calamity which right
words will not begin to redress.-Em-
erson.
Experience is keen knife that hurts
while it extracts the cataract that
blinds.-De Linod.
To forgive fault in another is
more sublime than to be faultless one
self.-George Sand.
Hope is so sweet with its golden
wings that at his last sigh man still
implores tide la Pena.
1t is a great misfortune not to have
enough wit to speak well or not enough
Judgment to keep silent-La Bruyere.
1t is better to suffer wrong than do
it and happier to be sometimes cheat
ed than not to trust.-Samuel Johnson.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS
Their Life Is an Exciting One and
Carries Many yResponstbiIities

Carr1es Many Aespons1b1lttiesr
American visitors in Paris, Berlin or
Vienna often wonder how and where
correspondents do their work The
truth is a large part of their work is
done at these very social gatherings
where you have met them. Important
news is usually there obtainable only.
Statesmen and diplomats, generals and
admirals, leaders of thought and action,
the foremost men of business and the
indefatigable promoters of great new
ventures-all the men and women, in
fact, who make the news and who are
the fountain head of 1.-THE correspond
ent will meet there. 1t depends on his
individual exertions and on his tact
and gift of persuasion what use he
makes of his opportunities. Being
treated as a social equal, it devolves of
course on the correspondent to recipro-
cate favors shown, not in quantity per-
haps, but at least in quality. The lead
Ing correspondents must have homes of
comfort and must throw them open to
the official and unofficial world at stat
ed intervals, say three or four times
per season. Their private fortunes or
their incomes must be large enough to
admit that. Their annual expenditures
cannot be less than $1,000 and may ex-
ceed $4,000. The London Times, for
instance. pays its correspondents on
liberal scale, salaries of $1,000 to S1O.-
600 being the rule. Yet the majority
thnm nd -
regular deficiencies in their exchequer
out of their own private funds.
The life of the American correspond
ent on the continent of Europe is a life
interesting and fascinating enough in
Its way, and 1t broadens the mental
horizon as perhaps no other occupa-
ton does. But it is a nerve destroying
life, life in which there is scarcely
minute he can call his very own. Ev-
cry day In the year it spurs its slave on
to utmost exertion. 1t barely pays ex-
penses, and it necessitates constant
outlays in time and money which can
not be put down in the expense ac-
count and which are drain on health
and purse alike. Even under the most
favorable circumstances the game Is
hardly worth the candle. To go to bed
at or 8, tagged out with never end
Ing excitement and toll; to be walked
out of q sound sleep an hour later by
a ring at the telephone or by inoppor-
tune cable inquiries from the home Of
flee; to dress hurriedly, take a cab to
the nearest telegraph office and there
wire hasty reply; then to return and
seek few hours Of fitful sleep and to
rise morning after morning unre-
freshed, with never repose for body
and soul-all this is neither conducive
to longevity nor to quiet and con-
tented mind.-World's Work.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
WHEN THE SEAL DlNEs.
Jugglery That Would Put the HUI
man Performer to Shame.

Jugglery That Would Put the HUI
man Performer to Shame.
The keeper who was going to feed
the seal had reached the edge of the
tank and was holding the fish tantaliz.
ingly at arms length over the water.
The seal was all interest and attention.
Round and round the tank he darted,
flipfiapping, sidewheeling, leaping out.
of the water and performing all sorts
of aquatic stunts, all the while keeping
up his cultural yelpings. There was no
question about his appetite He was
hungry and didn't much care who
knew it, and his beady little eyes were
all intent on the keepers every move.
''Why don't yer t'row him a feeshT'
demanded a boy spectator, growing
impatient at the keepers leisurely ac-
tions.
'All right, my boy; here goesr And,
suiting the action to the word, up into
the air went one of the fishes, dropping
toward the center of the oval
The seal at the time was at the ex-
treme end of the tank, considerably
beneath the surface, but even there he
must have been on the alert, for hardly
had the fish left the keepers hand
when swish! lightninglike somer-
sault, a shadowy streak through the
tank, and quicker even than thought
the seals gaping, whiskered jaws and
a length of his eely looking neck were
protruding from the water immediate
ly under the tidbit, which disappeared
into his willing nav to the accompani-
ment Of an intensely appreciative
smack.
1t was all so quick and well calcu-
lated that the auditors stood amazed
Without even the suspicion of miss
the performance was repeated as rap
idly as the keeper could toss the fish.
But the fun, fast and furious while 1t
lasted, is soon over with, and the seal,
after he had his fill, Immediately lost
all interest In his surroundings and
waddled out on to his platform and
curled up for an afternoon snooze.-
Philadelphia Ledger.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
London's CROSSINGS.

You can cross the three most dam
gerous streets in Manchester on an
average 5000 times in safety, but the
three thousand and first time you will
be run over. If you are not, somebody
else will be in your place, for the av-
erage a year never fails by more than
point or two either there or in Lon
don. But in London you can only pass
the crossing at Blackfriars bridge,
which is the most dangerous spot in
the city. $50 times. You may be the
lucky person who escapes by chance,
but somebody is certain to suffer to
keep the average up, counting the ac-
cidents over a space Of five years up
to date. Next comes the Mansion
House crossing, with a TOO to one
chance.-London Answers.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
FIRST PICTURE BOOK.
The Daring idea First Conceived by
Johann COmenius.

Johann COmenius.
Three hundred years ago a German
savant had wonderful vision. At that
time children were taught to read by
force of arms, so to speak, through
hardships and with bitter toll on the
part of teacher and of child. 1t seems
curious that the first real step toward
tightening the labor of children as
they climb the ladder of learning was
the product of the Imagination not of
some fond mother or gentlewoman
teacher, but of a bewigged and beti.
tied university doctor.
1t was Johann Comenius, however,
who first conceived the daring idea
that children could be taught by the
aid of the memory and the imagina
ton working together, "by MEANS" as
he quantity expressed it, "of sensuous
impressions conveyed to the eye, SO
that visual objects may be made the
medium of expressing moral lessons to
the young mind and of impressing
those lessons upon the memory" In
other words, the good Herr Doctor had
the bright idea that picture books could
be useful to children. Comenius made
his first picture book and called it the
"Orbis Pictus." 1t contains rude wood
cuts representing objects in the nat
ural world. as trees and animals, with
little lessons about the pictures. 1t is
a quaint volume and one that would
cause the average modern child not
little astonishment were it placed be-
fore him.
AS truly, however, as that term may
be applied to any other book that has
since been written, the "Orbis Pictus"
was an epoch making book. 1t is the
precursor of all children's picture
books, and modern childhood has great
cause to bless the name of Comenius.-
Household.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
THE PRlNcIPEE OF REST.
a Few Practical Hints That Ameri-
cans Should Consider.

cans Should Consider.
The principle of rest is the principle
OF relaxation, a temporary cessation or
suspension of energy from any part OF
from all of the body. Absolute rest i'm.
plies the complete letting go" of all
tension, mental, nervous and physical.
All are involved to some extent In ey.
cry act of our daily life, nor can they
be entirely separated.
Let us see what will happen if we
place the body in reclining position
so comfortably arranged that absolute
physical repOse would seem inevitable.
Then let the mind take hold of some
problem and concentrate on 1t until all
the mental energy is aroused This en-
ergy is unconsciously communicated
to the nervous system, and soon the en-.
tire physical self Is in highly tensed
condition. Few people realize this un.
I'll their attention is called to It. They
mink they must be resting when the
body Is inactive. 1t Is not necessary
that the body be exercising in order. to
be tense. A set of muscles may be
nervously tense and yet be apparently
motionless. This difference between a
tense muscle and muscle entirely re.
laxed or deyitalized Is what want you
to thoroughly understand, for this
tense condition brought on by mental
and nervous strain and often held with
out relaxation for hours produces great
er fatigue than many forms of exer-
else that are more physical in execu-
ton.
Remember always that the mind is
the great controlling power, and 1t is
only when the mind becomes rs nearly
as possible perfect blank that the
body can rest satisfactorily. If the
body would rest, the mind must rest
also. In other words, "think rest" "Iet
CO. of everything mental and relax
completely.-Rose Edson-Helme in Pill
grim.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
Juvenile Logic.

The logic of childhood is frequently
as convincing as it is refreshingly orig
inal. Mrs. LIS little daughter is very
much given to reasoning things out for
herself and seldom fails to arrive at a
satisfactory conclusion. Some weeks
ago she gave party to a number of
little friends, and when the time came
for them to go home she politely asked
them if they had enjoyed themselves.
All replied in the affirmative with the
exception of one conscientious maid,
who said frankly, mo, didn't; l had
a horrid time" did you reallyT said
the small hostess In a puzzled tone. 81
don't see why. I had lovely time;
but, then" she added refectively, 81
suppose I ought to, COS, you see, it was
my party. ."-Brooklyn Eagle.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
Some Foreign Coins.

The franc was formerly called livre
OouEd), though the connection with
any special weight is not evident The
name of the German coin, mark, mean
ing a weight of eight ounces, was for
merly in general use in Europe. The
name of the Italian coin that CORE
spends with the franc Qira) also means
pound. The coins in present use in
Spain have their names from other
sources.
The five peseta piece, which CORE
spends with the American dollar, is
called escudo (shield). "Peseta," the
name of the small coin representing
the monetary standard, means simply
''little piece" "Ruble" is from the
word meaning "to cut" and was so
called because originally the coin was
made with an ornamental edge.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
spurnheim and the Students.

Spurzheim, the father of modern
phrenology, while staying in Ed1n-
burgh, where he had a great vogue,
was the victim of laughable hoax. A
number of medical students submitted
for the opinion of the phrenologist the
plaster cast of what they said was a
remarkably formed human skull. AS q
matter of fact it was the model of a
big Swedish turnip Called in the Scot
tish tongue "neip'D, and of this Spur
helm gravely wrote out the phreno-
logical character. A few days later the
following skit appeared in the leading
journal of the city:
The tide of fame to Spurzheim's name
Rolled DER the German deep;
The tide was spring; but, fickle thing,
1t now has ebb'd to "neip."
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
EXPERTS WITH THE WHIP.
1ene Man Could Crack on u Snake.
Head at Twenty Feet.


Head at Twenty Feet.
THAT grabbed old German, SchopeD.
aauer, who said the crack of whip
was like a drink from the bad place.
would have found but little to COM
plain of if he had postponed his pass
ing for awhile" said a thoughtful
man, 'TOr the whip is getting to be an
awful scarce article in this age. sup
pose the whip will finally pass out of
existence altogether unless it is put to
new use. OF course the small riding
whip. the kind which jockeys use in
urging the horses they ride, will be
used us long as horsefiesh is used.
But the kind of whip the old Ger
man had in mind was of larger, lon
ger and older type, the kind the OK
driver uses even now in some of the
more remote sections of the world.
Whips of this kind generally swing
easily on the end of long handle
Frequently the handle is eight or ten
feet long and is made of hickory or
some wood that is supple enough to
bend in the. green state. The whip it.
self. which is generally four and six
plait rawhide, Is from ten to fifteen
feet in length, with sea grass cracker
on the end tightly twisted and knotted
at spaces an inch apart. 1t Is this arti-
Gle that makes the noise of which the
old German pessimist complained, and
a whip of this kind In the hands of an
expert can be popped until it sounds
like the crack of doom. In a quiet for
est where timber men carry on their
work this noise is even fiercer than it is
in the cities
"Teamsters in the cities still use the
old whip to some extent, but it is grad
ually going out, and the sharp crack of
the sea grass is rarely heard
Speaking of whips, am reminded
of the marvellous accuracy some men
acquire in the use of whips l suppose
the Eskimo has reached higher stand
ard of proficiency in this respect than
any other class of men. 1 have seen
boys of this race pop a silver half dime
at distance of twenty feet every time
they swung whip. They can simply
hit anything they want to hit as long
as 1t is within reach of the whip But
here in the south 1 have seen OK cart
drivers crack off a snakes head at a
distance of twenty feet, and they could
do it whenever 1t pleased them to do
it."-New Orleans Tfmes-Democrat
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
Notice of Sale of Real Estate al
Private Sale.

In the Superior Court of the County of Ell
Dorado, State of California.
In the matter of the estate of Josiah Gamblin,
deceased
Under authority of an order OF sale granted
~ by the Superior Court of the county of Ell
dorado, State of California dated April g. 1908,
VIII sell at private sale the following des-
cribed real estate:
An undivided one-eighth interest of, in and to
mat certain quartz mining claim commonly
known as and called the Green Quartz Mining
claim in the Plymouth or Puckerville Mining
District, in the county Of Amador, State of Cali
tornia. The sale will be made on and after the
SIXTEENTH day Of MAY 1908, and bids will
be received at the office of Geo. H. Ingham
Esq. IN the court house, at the city OF Placer
vile, county of Ell Dorado State of California
Terms OF sale-Cash, gold coin Of the United
States.
Dated May lst, 1908
JOHN KOHL ERT
Executor of the last will and testament of
Josiah Gamblin, deceased
George H. Ingham,
Attorney for Executor. my1-3t
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
Getting tn the Point.

John (sheepishly)-I-I s'pose you'll
be gittin' married some time?
Betty with frightened air)-Ob,
dare say 1 shall some time.
II dare say I'll git married too"
"Oh."
"Praps we might both git married
at the same time."
Wouldn't it be awful, John, if the
parson should make a mistake and
marry us to each other"
Il shouldn't mind"
mo; neither should 1, to tell you the
truth, john"
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
Highest Cross In the World.

The highest cross in the world is said
to be that which caps the loftiest peak
Of the Harz mountains. The cross is in
reality a tower, and 1t commands a
magnificent view of the country
around. The height Of the tower is 12O
feet, and it stands on a mountain 1,731
feet above the sea level. A stair of 200
steps leads to the top of the cross, but
there is an elevator, of which the peo-
pie avail themselves who for any rea-
son wish to avoid the long climb.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22

SAFE DEPOSIT.-Safe deposit boxes can be
rented from the Bank of Amador County at the
small expense of 35 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 q home institu-
tfon. Send money away through the Bank OF
Amador County; you will save 10 per cent and
upward over postoflice 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 any thing to
deposit money in the Bank of Amador County.
They receive deposits from IS up. Commence
the new year by opening up bank account. A
man or woman with a bank account has a
financial standing. Don't bury your money !;
when you die 1T can't be found and you are liza
Bile to be robbed while alive
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
A HerO's Tribute.

Lincoln said Of Washington:
Washington is the mightiest name on
earth, long since mightiest in the cause
Of civil liberty, still mightiest in moral
reformation. On that name eulogy Is
expected. 1t cannot be. To add bright
ness to the sun or glory to the name Of
Washington is alike impossible; let
none attempt 1t. In solemn awe pro-
nOunce the name and in naked, death
less splendor leave it shining on.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
Knew All About II.

Teacher-What is the meaning of
''parvenuY
Johnny-An upstart.
Teacher-Give a sentence in which
the word is used.
Johnny-When a man sits down on a
bent pin, he gives violent parvenu.-
Chicago Tribune.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22

Ana in accordance with law and an order of
the board of directors, made on the 10th day of
March, 1903 so many shares of each parcel of
such stock rs may be necessary will be sold at
public auction at the Office of the company 4O7
Montgomery ST., San Francisco California on
Monday the l1th day ofNIay, 1908, at the hour of
II clock NJ of said day to pay delinquent assess
ment, together with costs of advertising and
expense of sale.
e. c. HUTCHINSON, Secretary.
San Francisco, Cal.
Office 407 Montgomery street. ap24
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
Why the Editor Skipped.

An editor of a small American paper
recently stated that he had been kissed
by one of the most beautiful married
women in the town. He promised to
tell her name in the first issue of his
paper next month. In two weeks the
circulation of his newspaper doubled.
But when he gave the name of his wife
he had to leave town.-Fourth Estate.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
Notice for Publication.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
LAND OFFICE AT SACRAMENTO, CAL

LAND OFFICE AT SACRAMENTO, CAL,
April l. 1908.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN following named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in support of
his claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore Richard Webb u. s. Commissioners, at
jackson. Cal on Saturday, May %, 1903, viz
Joseph Toni for the S. L, 4 Sec IL, T. S N, R.
ii E., NJ. ID. NJ
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz: John JoSes, of lone, Amador
Co, Cal; Henry Grelich, of Plymouth, Amador
dor Co., Cal; Chas. Fl. Henderson, of lone,
Amador Co., Cal.
apr3 JOHN f. ARMSTRONG, Register.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
Bagpipes In Nero,s Time.

Bagpipes are generally ascribed to
Scotland, where they have been in use
for long time, but it was an instru-
ment upon which the ancient Greeks
and Romans played. Nero is said to
have performed upon it, and an old
piece Of Grecian sculpture represents
a player on the bagpipes dressed in the
fashion that is known today as the
highland costume.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
His Only Comment,

zone wife too manyw exclaimed Mrs
Wederly as she glanced at the head
lines Of her husbands paper. 81 sup
pose that is an account of the doings of
some bigamist."
mot necessarily, my DEAR" replied
her husband, without daring to look
up.-Toronto Moon.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
Precisely That.

Braggsby-I tell you I'm overwork-
ing. am turning out an awful lot Of
work just now.
Nocker-That's just exactly the word
your employer used in describing your
present work.-Baltimore American.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
Delinquent Sale Notice.

KENNEDY MINING AND MILLING COMPANY
Location of principal place of business, San
Francisco, Cal.
Location of works. Jackson, Amador County,
California.
MOTICE.-There is delinquent upon the fol-
flowing described stock, ON account of assess
ment NO. 4, levied on the 10th day of March, 1903
the several amounts set opposite the names of
the respective shareholders, as follows:
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
Not worth the Trouble.

"You write your first name very well
indeed, Miss Pinkie," criticised the
writing teacher, "but you make a sad
botch of the johnson part of it"
"What is the difference, Mr.. Spen-
cerT" asked the pretty girl. 81 expect
to change the Johnson part Of it some
day."-Chicago Tribune.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
Mistaken Identity.

81 think I have met you before
Aren't you timekeeper for the Bloss &
Goss companyT
mo, sir; am a singer of topical
songs and know nothing at all about
keeping time."-Kansas City Journal.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
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 so
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22

Two papers for the price of one
Ledger and Sacramento Weekly Rec
ord Union for 81. 50 per year. &c.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
Jealousy.

Jealousy.
Nellie isn't very handsome, but
his face lights up well.
Beliefs he so lantern jawed as all
that?-Philadelphia Record.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
Great Institution.

Lady-Education is q great thing.
Sandy-Indeed it is, mum. How could
/ ever know what dey had fer free
lunch if 1 didn't know how to read?-
st. Louis Republic.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22

DISTRIBUTING AGENTS FOR ]. F. MAR
IL tell Cognac. Moet & Chaudon. White Seal
and Private Cuvee Champagne; Morgan Bros,
Puerto de Santa Maria Sherries; Royal Wine
Company, Oporto, Port Wines; Dubois Freres,
Bordeaux Clarets and Sauternes; CANADIAN
CLUB WHISKY, Hiram Walker s. Sons. Lin
tied. Walkerville, Ontario, Canada John de
Kuyper & zoon, Rotterdam, Gin; Gilka Kuem-
mel, from A. Gilka, Berlin; Barthloomay
Brewery Company, Rochester, N. Y, Knicker-
booker Beer; Dogshead Brand of Guinness
Stout and Bass Ale bottled by Read Bros,
London); Cantrell & Cochrane, Belfast, Ginger
Ale; Naglee Brandy; Reimported American
Whiskies.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22

A cruel story runs on wheels, and
every hand oils the wheels as they run.
Eliot.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22

consequence OF self abuse and excess produc-
ing the following symptoms: Sallow counte-
nance darK spots under the eyes, pain in the
dimdence IN approaching strangers, palpitation
OF the heart, weakness OF the limbs and back
loss OF memory, pimples on the face, coughs,
consumption, etc.
DIR. GIBBON has prscticed In San Francisco
over 40 years, and those troubled should NO.
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 1ear
enable. Call or write.
DR. ]. F. GIBBoN, go Kearney street. San
Francisco, Cal, -
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22

Outdoor musical performances are
not permitted in st. Petersburg.
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
TO THE UNFORTUNATE
DIR. GIBBoN

This old reliable and
themost successful spe-
cialist in San Francis
co costillcontinues to cure
all Sexual and Seminal
Diseases, such as Ghon-
orrhea, Gleet, Structure,
Syphilis in all its forms
Skin Diseases, Nervous
De bility. Impotency,
Seminal Weakness, and
Amador ledger., 1903-05-22
BANK OF AMADOR COUNTY
Incorporated November, 1895
Capital Stock -: $4,000
Capital Stock
$4,000
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Incorporated November, 1895

Alfonso Ginocchio, S. G. Spagnoli, John Strohm
Frederick Eudey and Alex Eudey of Jackson.