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Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
Signs of Death.

OF course the various physical phe-
nomena which usually accompany the
act of dying vary considerably in the
early stages with the causes which are
producing death.
To one schooled in death scenes the
physiognomy which the grim destroyer
presents is one not easily mistaken.
Among the many signs of death that
are unmistakable are the failing pulse,
the coldness of the extremities, the
change in the countenance as the We
nous blood courses the arteries, the skin
grows clammy as the various vessels
refuse to longer perform their func-
tons, the eyes glaze, the jaw drops,
fluid accumulates in the windpipe,
causing the death rattle" and finally
the breathing ceases altogether.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
KITCHEN SUPERSTITIONS.
why Most Cooks Always Stir Their
Batter One Way Only.

Batter One Way Only.
"Take good lump of fresh butter
and roll it in -four, place it in lined
hucepan with half pint. of good, rich
sream, stir it gently over a, low fire, al
ways the same way, till it begins to
simmer"
This recipe for the making of melted
butter is quoted from an old fashioned
cookery book of a century ago. but the
direction to stir ALWAYS the same
way is observed as religiously today
as it was then, and probably will be for
a thousand years to come.
All cooks of all nations stir not only
the same way, but also from east to
west, sure indication that the prac-
tice originated with sun worshipers.
Speaking of stirring brings to mind
that in most English households
try ones at least-the practice of the
whole family joining to stir the Christ
mas plum pudding is still in vogue.
There are many peculiar, old fash
ioned superstitions connected with
cooking
For instance, in Scotland, when oat-
cakes are being baked, it Is still Gus
tomary to break off little piece and
throw it into the fire.
At one time, whenever a baking was
made-which was perhaps once a
month only-a cake was made with
nine knobs on 1t. Each of the company
broke one off, and, throwing it behind
him, said, ''This give to thee; preserve
thou my sheep mentioning the name
of a noXious animal-fox, wolf or eagle,
A roast pheasant is usually sent up
with the tail feathers This practice is
memorial of the days when a pea
cock was skinned before roasting and
when cooked was sewed into its plum
age again, its beak gilded and so served.
Tossing the pancake is another inter
esting food superstition. Formerly the
master of the house was always called
upon to toss the Shrove Tuesday pan
cake. Usually he did it so clumsily
that the contents of the pan found their
way to the floor, when fine was de-
manded by the cook. The custom Is
still kept up at Westminster school,
where pancake is tossed over the bar
and scrambled for. The one who Sc
cures it is rewarded with a guinea.
The origin of the cross on hot cross
buns is a matter of dispute. There is
little doubt that cakes partly divided
into four quarters were made long be-
fore the Christian era. At one time it
was believed that bread baked on Good
Friday would never grow moldy, and
a piece of it grated was kept in every
house, being supposed to be sover-
eign remedy for almost any kind of
ailment to which man is subject.
In many parts of England it is con-
sidered unlucky to offer mince pie to
guest. 1t must be asked for-Boston
Journal,
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
No Sense of Proportion.

The young man who had spent his
efforts for several years without re-
suit in studying art was talking with
his practical uncle, who had patiently
paid the bills.
"Of course" said the young artist.
81 know haven't made much of a go
of it, but don't think you ought to ad-
wise me to try something else. You
know it's best to put all your eggs in
one basket and watch that basket"
'Um! That may be, Charlie; but did
you ever think how foolish it is to put
so many baskets around one bantam
gg?-Youth's Companion.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
A Trick With an Egg.

Place two V shaped wineglasses Of
the same size near the edge of table
In the right hand one put an egg, just
fitting the rim of the glass. Hold the
bases of the glasses firmly down, the
top rims touching each other. Now,
with quick, sharp breath, blow upon
the line where the egg and the glass
meet. The egg will jump to the other
glass. With a little practice this can
be done every time. Be careful to
blow in line with the left hand glass,
or the egg will jump in the wrong di-
rection and land on the table with dis
astrous results.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
shapinR the Verdict.

In a book on life in the Sierra Ne
vada mountains Clarence King tells of
a cowboy trial of a Mexican on a
charge Of horse stealing. A jury was
gathered in the street, showed into q
room, and some time later dozen fel-
lows burst in demanding the verdict.
mot guilty." answered the foreman.
With volleyed oaths and ominous lay
ing of hands on pistol hilts the boys
slammed the door with, you'll have to
do better than thatp' In half an hour
the advocate gently opened the door
again. "Your opinion, gentlemen? p
"Guiltyp Correct! You can come
out. We hanged him an hour ago."
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
ChOlIy,s Repartee.

"Cholly is so clevah at weparteew
exclaimed Clarence.
isn't he?" said Reginald. "What's
his latestf'
"a gweat, howwid bwute said to
him, You are the biggest fool in this
state And Cholly answered wight off,
I don't agwee with your "-Cincinnat
Commercial Tribune.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
When the Barber Wa. a wit.

In original literature the barber is
a great figure, and Arabian tales are
full of him. In Italy and Spain he was
often the brightest man in town, and
his shop was headquarters for wit
and intrigue. Jasamin became famous
as poet in southern France and re-
cited his verses with razor, scissors,
brush and comical gestures as he dress
ed the hair and beard of fine ladies and
gentlemen in his shop. He had great
run, made money, hived fame, and
Smiles made book about him.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
Her Objection.

Don't you think you are taking the
wrong stand when you say you do not
wish your son to marry, Mrs. Will
loughby?" asked an intimate friend.
Don't you know 1t is natural and best
for young man to marry and that he
will not think any the less Of his moth
er because he has a wife?"
"Oh, it isn't that" protested Mrs.
Willoughby. 81 don't mind his marry
ing on general principles, but I don't
want to be called the old Mrs. Will
loughby.' '"-New York Press.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
The Great Porcelain Tover.

In 1880 A. D., after nineteen years of
ceaseless labor and an expenditure Of
about fS00,000, the Chinese govern
ment finished the wonderful porcelain
tower at Nankin, which stood for near
ly four and a quarter centuries, until
1856, the most marvellous building ever
erected by human hands. 1t was of
octagonal form, 260 fee in height, with
nine stories, each having cornice and
gallery without.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
Her Advantage,

"Oh, dear" said little Harold's
mother, who was somewhat rheumatic.
81 seem to ache all over"
WELL" said her sweet child, I'm
sorry, but not as sorry as I'd be for
father If he felt that way"
"Why would you feel more sorry for
your father, lover"
"'Cause they'd be such lot more of
him to che."-Chicago Record-Herald.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
Not Used to 1t.

Hostess-I wonder why your little
brother seems so restless and uncom-
Portable?
Little Ethel think it's cause his
hands is clean.-Stray Stories.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
Prejudice.

Judge-Do you solemnly swear to
tell the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth?
WitnesS-I do.
Judge-What is your occupationf
Witness--I was employed in the
weather bureau.
Judge-You are excused.-Philadel-
phia Telegraph.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
Awake.

Sharp-Why, almost lost money on
the goods sold to you. How much
do you think made on the order?
Byer About twenty-five times as
much.
Sharp-Twenty-five times as much
as what?
Byer-As you were going to say you
made.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
Sweet Content.

Blobbs-Sillicus is very proud of his
lineage, isn't he?
Slobbs-Yes; he would rather have
ancestry than make a name for him
self.-Philadelphi Record.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
bad Liferafure,

Philanthropist-You say bad litera-
ture brought you here? What made
you read it?
Convict didn't wrote it. / wuz
a poet an had ter steal ter keep from
starvin' Judge.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
Two Effects.

81 never send out a story for publica-
tion," said Dullpath, the realist, with
out first having slept over it."
81 don't believe I've ever read one of
them either without doing the same
thing" returned Hawley.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
All Ono In Hin,

Look, papa! The duke has brought
his coronet."
'Tell him to go ahead and play it. 1
don't mind the noise."-Life.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03

People would be more willing to take
their whipping if the fact could be
concealed that they were getting one
Atchison Globe.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03

There are more fools than sages, and
among sages there is more folly than
wisdom.-Chamfort.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03

SAVE MONEY-It doesn't cost anything to
deposit money in the Bank of Amador County.
They receive deposits from SIS up. Commence
the new year by opening up bank account. A
man or woman with bank account has a
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., 1903-07-03
TO THE UNFORTUNATE
DIR. GIBBO-

This old reliable
themost successful
cialist in San Fran
CO stillcontinues to I
all Sexual and Semi
Diseases, such as G1
orrhea, ,Gleet, Strict
Syphilis in allits fol
Skin Diseases, NerV
De bility, Impotel
Seminal Weakness,
LOsS 0f Manhood
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03

SAFE DEPOSIT,-Safe deposit boxes can be
rented from the Bank of Amador County at the
small expense of 35 cents month, thereby Sc
curing you against any possible loss from fire
or otherwise. Don't overlook this opportunity
of protecting your valuables.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03

SAVE MONEY-Patronize home institu.
tion. Send money away through the Bank of
Amador County; you will save 10 per cent and
upward over poStoffice 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.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03

consequence of self abuse and excess prod
ing the following symptoms: Sallow cou1
nance dark spots under the eyes, pain inI
head, ringing in the ears, loss of confidel
dimdence In approaching strangers, palpitat
of the heart, weakness OF the limbs and ia
loss OF memory, pimples on the face, coud
consumption, etc.
DR.. GIBBON has practiced in San Franci|
over 40years, and those troubled should
fail to consult him and receive the benefl
his great skill and experience The dod
cures when others fail. Try him Cures I'd
anteed. Persons cured at home. Charges I'd
enable. Call or write.
DIR. J. F, GIBRoN. ssa Kearley street, 4
Francisco, Cal,
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
BANK Of AMADOR COUNTY
Incorporated November, 1895
Capital Stock : $4,000
)ARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Alfonso Ginocchio, S. G. Spagnoli John Strohm,
Frederick Eudey and Alex Eudey of Jackson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12
viii Open New York Kindergarten.

i =
The friends of Miss Mary Jean Mil
Ter of this city, will be interested t.
know that under the auspices of Mad.
am kraus- Boelti she will open a kin.
dergarten in the Tuxedo, New York
City, next October.
Madam Kraus-Boelu born of ths
aristocracy of Germany, was influenc-
ed by her aunt, an authoress known
throughout Europe. to become an edu-
Gator. She became a pupil of Frau
Froebel later going to London to con-
duct kindergarten for Madam
Rouge. at which time she made the ac-
quaintance of Darwin, Dickens, Thack-
cry, he family of Lord McCauleS and
oth6ls. Thirty years ago she came to
America and established the first
training school for kindergarten in
New York City of Which she is still in
charge. Miss Susan Blow was her
first pupil. Madam kraus- Boelti writes
thus:
1T gives me great pleasure to say
that under my auspices Miss Mary
Jean Miller, one eminently fitted. not
only by culture, but by natural endow-
ment and experience, will open a kin
dergarten in the spacious attractive
rooms in the Tuxedo.
II take great interest in the cardeful
working out of the true kindergarten
and aim during the many years of my
experience, and which l feel impressed
will be realized in Miss Miller's work"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. Jesse Long, OF oskaloosa, spen
Monday in the city with relatives.
| Mrs John Carlson went to Davenport
Monday night for visit OF week witt
relatives.
Mr.. Andrew Bowman left Monda,
evening for Davenport where he, vii
visit friends for few days.
Mrs. j. c. Crellin went to Grinnel
Monday evening, where she will remain
for brief visit as the guest of Miss
Mary lesser.
Mr.. ID. NJ Adams. of Dillon. spent
Monday in the city with his son, George
Adams, conductor on the Marshall
town Light, Power & Railway Com
pany's line.
Mr.. ]. @. Adams Of Chicago, arrived
in the city this morning and will re-
main for stay of a few days on bust
ness. He is guest at the d. I. Den
mead home.
Mrs. Waiter Cousins. of Clemens,
spent Monday In the city with Mrs. w.
j. NanDerveer, accompanying this far
her mother, Mrs. Henry Dunlap, who
left for Manchester to visit a sister.
Mrs. E. c. Phillips, of Toledo, was in
the city Monday, being on her way to
Liscomb, where she will visit few
days with her mother. Mrs. NJ. Is. Clark.
Mrs. Phillips expects to leave about
the Goth for kalispell, Mont, for a
few weeks visit with a sister
Mr. William Goemans, member of
the Soldiers Home, spent Monday in
Albion as the guest of Mr. Robert Den
bow, going to see Mrs. Denbow, who Is
very low. Mr.. Denbow and Mr.. Goe-
mans were in the same regiment during
the civil war and have been close
friends for many years.
Manager A. j. Busby, Of the Odeon,
returned Monday evening from brief
visit in Dubuque and Clinton. He ac-
companied his mother. Mrs. r. A. Bus
by, to Dubuque, where she will visit
four or five weeks With relatives and
friends. on his return Mr.. Busby
stopped at Clinton for a brief visit
with his brother, Mr.. w. l.. Busby.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12
Take a Trip

over the Nickel Plate road and be con.
WINGED Of its superior train service
Solid thru daily express trains be-
tween Chicago. Ft. Wayne Findlay
Fostoria, Erie, Buffalo, New York City
and Boston. American Club Meals
ranging in price from 35 cents to 81
served in Nickel Plate dining cars; ais.
service la carte. Rates always tie
lowest. No excess fare charged on any
train on the Nickel Plate road. Chi
cago depot: Harrison street and Fifth
avenue. City ticket offices Ill Adams
street, and Auditorium Annex. John Y
Callahan, general agent, 113 Adams
street, room 29S, Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12
MARsHALLTowN MARKETS.
Quotations on Staple Products Havin
a Market in MarshaIItown,

Market IN MarShalltoWn.
The following prices quoted are as
nearly correct as it is possible to OBJ
| tain from Marshalltown dealers. The
quotations are for prices paid by deal
ers, corrected this afternoon at
o'clock.
| w. H Sloppy quotes the following
| prices:
| New Oats-2S cents.
New corn--32 cents.
The Marshall Elevator Company q
quoting 90 cents for new oats.
Glucose quotes SO cents for new No. 3
corn or better at 20 pounds per busna
LIVESTOCK.
Britain & Co. telephoned the T.-R.
today at 8 o'clock that they were pay
wagon load lots. These prices are ex.
paper and are given to the reader Tor
what they are worth:
Receipts yesterday, $50
Hogs 100 to 200 pounds 5.75.
Hogs 200 to ESQ pounds 610
POULTRY, EGGS AND BUTTER
Armour & Co. are paying the follow
ing prices to farmers for different vari-
cites of poultry. eggs and butter:
Hens-9ha cents.
Springs-16 cents.
Old cocks cents.
Culls-S1s cents.
Old toms-j0 cents
Hen turkeys-9 cents.
Young gobblers-7 cents,
Guineas-1.50 per dozen.
Ducks-Sh cents.
Geese cents,
Butter-packing stock-12a cents.
Eggs-121s cents.
Swift & Co. quote the following
prices to farmers for poultry, eggs aud
butter:
Butter-packing stock-11k cents.
Eggs-12 cents.
Hens-9 cents.
Pullets-SIs cents.
Young Roosters-4 cents.
Old ROSTERS cents
No. hen turkeys cents.
Young tom turkeys cents.
Old tom turkeys cents.
Geese-4 cents.
Ducks (fat, full feathered)-S cents.
Marshalltown grocers quote the fol-
lowing prices for country priduce;
Potatoes-40 cents per bushel.
in trade.
Eggs-13 cents.
Butter-13 cents.
HIDES, WOOL AND TALLOW...
H. Willard. Son & Co. are pay Ing the
following prices:
Tallow, No. ii cents.
No. / green hides cents.
No. green hides-4 cents.
Pelts-30@60 cents.
Horse hides-1.50@2.25.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12
Water Rent Due.

All water consumers are hereby noti-
1ied that the semi annual water rates
and rents will be due or the first DAY of
Nav, and the same should be paid with
in fifteen days thereafter. For all pay
mepts made on or before the 10Th day
of Nav a discount of % per cent will be
allowed from the rates as established
by ordinance.
All water rents become delinquent on
the first day of June aud will be shut
off by the superintendent of mains
without further notice.
BY order of the water works commit
tee. L. DERBY, City Clerk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12
Excursion to Eldora on May is.

For the occasion of the Hardin county
high school field meet the Iowa Central
railway will sell on May 16 round trip
excursion tickets from Marshalltown to
Eldora at one and one-third fare for the
round trip, good to return to May IT,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12

5000 to California and Arizona
Via Chicago Great Western railway.
Tickets on sale daily from April 1st
to June 18th. For further particulars
apply to j. A. Ellis, ticket agent, Mar
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12
Low One Way coionist Rates.

On sale. Via the Chicago Great West
crn railway on the first aud third Tues
days in each month to Sept. Is. 1903, to
points west and southwest. For fur
Their information apply to j. A. Ellis,
ticket agent, Marshailtown. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. George Gilbert, Mr. and
Mrs. Alfred Batty and Miss Mary Hos
teller went to Montour this morning to
attend the wedding of Miss Dora Frantz
and Mr.. w. W. Wonzer, which will be
solemnized this evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12

The Tigers" and 'Arnolds," two ju-
venile bah clubs of the city. met in "a
match game in Anson's pasture on the
south side Sunday afternoon. The
game resulted in victory for the
Tigers" by score of l6 10 I.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12

Superintendent w. II. Whalen, Of
the Northwestern, passed thru the city
Monday evening. being on his way to
Boone from Chicago where he has
been for few days looking after
company business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12

Miss Fanny Flicldnger principal OF
the Woodbury. school, entertained Mon
day evening a few friends among the
city teachers in honor OF Miss NJ. Eliza
beth Pratt of Cedar Falls, who is to
be supervisor of music in the schools
next year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12
From a Cat Scratch

On the arm to the worst sort of burn,
sore or boil. DeWitt'a Witch Hazel
Salve is a quick cure. III buying Witch
Hazel Salve be particular to get De-
Witt's-this is the salve that heals
without leaving a scar. A specific for
blind, bleeding, itching aid protruding
niles
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12

The Congregational Ladies' Aid So
ciety will meet Thursday afternoon
with Miss Belle Welch and Mrs. w.
D. Glow. at Miss Welchs home, COZ
West Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12

Orders for filing cemetery vases will
be carefully attended to, so as TO be in
good shape for Decoration day. j. H.
Wright, Jr., florist, 1l3 North Third
c
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12
In the Police Court.

A. E. Farley, a soldier was arrested
by Deputy Marshal Cochran for dis
orderly conduct. He was released on
payment Of the costs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12

AT the meeting of the board of direc-
tors of the Church Federation of Amer
lea Howard Wilbur was appointed gem
eral secretary. to succeed j. +. Barton,
one of the board members who has been
acting in that capacity until some one
could be found to fill IT,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12

Miss Justine Jones, daughter of Rev.
and Mrs. Elijah Brown Jones, has ac-
cepted kindergarten position in the
city schools, and next year will succeed
Miss Helen Burnell, at the Arnold
building. Miss Jones is a graduate of
the kindergarten training school of the
Minnesota State Normal at Winona
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12

Judge Burnham and Court Reporter
Anna Healton went to Toledo this
morning for the second week of the
May term of the Tama district court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12

Gilbert Lynch, who several years ago.
while carrier boy in the employ of the
T.-R., had the misfortune to lose a
leg While crawling thru string of
cars on a Great Western crossing, re-
turned Monday from Minneapolis.
where he was fitted for new artificial
limb. The boys new limb, which re-
places one burned in the fremont fire,
was the gift of friends who knew of
his condition financially, and that he
was unable to replace the loss. Louis
Tate began the movement several
months ago, by donating to him the
proceeds of gathering held to hear
the telegraphic returns of a fistic en-
gagement Young Lynch is naturally
very grateful to those who have been
interested in his welfare, and especially
to Mr.. Tate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12

Now is the time to select your milli-
merry. We have such a variety to Sc
lect from that you will surely find what
you want. Steers, Wes. Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12

The Pettibone Directory Company,
which has been compiling the new city
directory for the past five weeks, will
close in about week. People who have
removed to other parts of the city
since the canvassers visited them. may
have their addresses changed by adj
dressing Pettibone Directory Company,
city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12

General Secretary j. H. Fellingham,
of the Railroad Y. M. c. A., went to
Mason City Monday evening, where he
remained today looking after his final
duties as college secretary for the
state association. There is talk at Ma
son City of organizing college Y. NJ. c.
A. in connection with the Sons of Vet
erans National Memorial University.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12

DR.. N. W. Getz, surgeon and phys
ician.
Patricia of the Hills" new, at Lie
bg's.
Heinz's baked beans are the best For
sale by Olson, the grocer.
House painting by skillful workmen.
Inquire at Simmons Book Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12

The Presbyterian ladies will hold a
bazaar at the home of Mrs. F. Z. Bar
~, 2O2 East State street, Wednesday,
May 10. All are invited,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-12

| Mr.. /. B. Capron and wife have TAX
en- charge as managers of the Decker
Hotel at Maquoketa, Iowa, and would
| like to see all of their old friends and
patrons when in Maquoketa. j. A.
Wherry, proprietor