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Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
A MOUSE THAT SINGS"
Nan who Caught 1t Says II Marbles
Like a Canary.

Like a Canary.
Singing mice are rare, but q CORE
spondent writes from Yorkshire aslxine
whether we can give him any informa-
ion about a specimen he captured.
He adds, ut has been warbling just
like canary for the last month in ouT
workshop, and although have it in a
cage it still continues to sing"
That mice do occasionally "sing" Is
undeniable. Some observers say that
their song is softer, sweeter and
more delicate than that Of the canary,
which one can believe quite easily.
Others go so far as to compare it to
that of a warbler or even a piping bull
finch. But the question as to why they
uft up their voices in this tuneful man
ner still remains to be answered.
Three explanations have been sug-
gested:
First.-That all mice are potential vo'
calists and can learn to sing, by imita-
. tion, from singing birds.
Second.-That many mice possess an
exceptional talent for mimicry, together
with keen sense of the ludicrous
Third.-That some mice are subject
to bronchitis and that the so called
"song" is only the wheezing of rodents
which suffer from the distressing COM
plant
A certain amount of color is given to
the last theory by the fact that a mouse
which was caught by the neck In a
wire trap not sufficiently strong to kill
1t "sang" while its throat was under
compression, but never again during
its subsequent life as a captive.-Lon.
don Mail.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
PROMOTION BY HEToRr.
apt Answers to Quaint Question,
which Pleased suvaroff.

Wnfcn PIcased euvarOH.
{ The great Russian soldier, Marshal
buvaroff, was in the habit of asking
his men difficult questions, sometimes
foolish ones, and bestowing favors on
those who showed presence of mind In
answering him. On one occasion q
general of division sent him sergeant
with dispatches, at the same time rec
ommending the bearer to Suvaroff's g
notice. The marshal, as usual, proceed
ed to test him by series of whimsical
questions.
How far is 1t to the moonT was the
first query.
1.-TWO Of your exceilency's forced
marches" the soldier promptly replied.
IF your men began to give way In
battle, what would you do?''
I'D tell them that Just behind the
enemy's line there was wagon load Of
good things to eat"
How many fish are there In the
sea%
Just as many as have not been
caught"
And so the examination went on till
Suvaroff, finding his new acquaintance
armed at all points, at length put a
final poser:
what is the difference between your
colonel and myselfY'
'The difference is this" replied the
soldier coolly. MY colonel cannot
make me captain, but your excellency
can"
Suvaroff, struck by his shrewdness,
kept his eye upon the man and soon
afterward gave him the promotion for
which he had hinted
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
How a Mi.er selected am He,r,

As like affects like, SO it is with mi
sers, and gold will go where gold is.
This is strikingly illustrated by the act
Of a celebrated Greek, one Dicheus
Dich9ms, a descendant of the Byzan-
tine emperors. This man, by the exer-
else Of extreme niggardliness, managed
to amass the sum of $4,000, an i'm
mense fortune in those days. Then
came the question to whom should he
leave 1t. One day distant relative
sent him letter written upon a square
inch of paper. This was sufficient. In
the fitness of things the parsimonious
correspondent became the miser's heir
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
Leaves and CoIors.

Bright colors assumed by naples,
sumacs and ampelopsis during the au-
tumn months are the result of the oxi-
dizing Of the color compounds, or color
generators, of the leaf cells. Long pro-
tracted cool weather is most favorable
to the production of autumn tints, and
slight frosts that are not severe enough
to kill the cells hasten the display Of
beauty by producing an engine that
brings forth the bright purples, oranges
and reds. Leaves containing much
tannic acid never give bright autumn
tints, while those containing sugar give
the very prettiest.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
Coast Line of the philippine.

A geographical magazine makes the
interesting statement that the Philip
pine Islands have a coast line double
that of the main part of the United
States The measurement given is H.
444 statute miles, while the total area
is stated as 115,026 square miles. In
the Philippines there is one mile Of
coast line to every ten miles of area; in
the United States the proportion is 1
to 555. 1t is said that 5000 islands and
islets can be counted on the charts
Harper's Weekly.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
Are women ReaIly stineyi

Are women meaner in giving than
men? 1t cannot rightly be urged that
they are. Women, after all, In buying
or In giving are commonly making use
Of money that others have earned.
They have been trustees of other peo-
PIES money for 1000 years, and long
use has made them careful Of theiz
trust. OF course the petty meannesses
Of certain kind Of woman have at
ferded infinite opportunities for mems
jests and contempt, but those petty
meannesses are nothing in comparison
with the great meannesses of really
sordid men.-London Spectator.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
spencers and Titles.

Herbert Spencer In disdaining all IT,
ties happened to follow a lead set to
him by others Of his name. Charles
Spencer, second Lord Sunderland.
would not, when he sat in parliament
for Tiverton, allow himself to be called
my lord and expressed the hope that
he would live to see the day when
not peer would be left In England.
Another and later Spencer, the Hon.
George Spencer, sixty years ago aston
ished his father, the Earl Spencer of
the day. by dropping his title and even
his name when he became a Roman
Catholic and entered the Passionist or
der as Father Ignatius."
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
The Hea1thful Uphin walk.

The best way to get oxygen into the
blood is to walk mile uphill two or
three times day, keeping the mouth
closed and expanding the nostrils. This
beats all other methods. During such
walk every drop Of blood in the body
will make the circuit Of the lungs and
stream. red and pure, back TO its ap-
pointed work of cleansing and repairing
wornout tissues. Recreation piers are
coming into use at seaports, and people
are being advised to use balconies and
fire escapes In the fresh air treatment
of consumption. The uphill walk, as
prophylactic and curative measure in
many chronic ailments dependent upon
a weak condition of the heart, lungs
and blood vessels, would prove invalu-
able.-Medical Brief.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
Breton Children.

The Breton children are pious, super
stitious, stolid, strong, patient and very
thorough. The girls are intelligent and
interesting. They are the mainstays of
the family. A child. of ten undertakes
to superintend both household work
and the farm. The boys are more or
less stupid, handsome, bronze faced
country urchins. Bee culture seems to
be the favorite occupation of the Bre-
ton boy. The insects will come at his
bidding and will even cover him from
head to foot without stinging.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
Mhen Dixestion In Perfect.

Moderation in diet has more to do
with prolonging human life than any
other one thing. A proper dietetic regi-
men, once attained, brings all the rest
In its train. Sleep, exercise, cleanliness,
equanimity of spirit, all hang upon it.
Life Is not only prolonged, but is con-
stantly enjoyed, most Of Its minor an
noyances vanishing when digestion is
perfect Pay no attention to fads. They
give rise to too much introspection, and
that is bad for every one.-Roger s.
Tracy in Century.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
Unnece...rv.

Cholly-A fellow told me today that
1 didn't know enough to go in when ii
rained. Miss Sharp-And what did you
say? Cholly-I ASSUMED him it was quite
unnecessary, doncher know, because I
nevah go out when it rains.-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
betting Among Engli.hvomen,

The habit of betting among women
of the lower class is one which has
grown with amazing ,rapidity, especial
ly in the towns and villages of our in
dustrial districts. And indeed no pow
er of law seems to avail much against
the yice.-London Hospital.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
Rather Deeply.

Does young SQuiggles go much into
rocistyT'
mot now. But he did when be first
game here. He got into 1t about 81 zoe,
thapks to his pleasing manners and
hfs bower Of touch" Chicago Tribune.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
Turning Awnx Wrath.

II don't believe you love me any
MORE" pouted she.
u couldn't" replied he.
After thinking it over she smiled and
told him she could make the same old
dress do another season-Houston Post.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
RU7S

The walking sick. what
a crowd of them there are:
Persons who are thin and
weak but not sick enough
to go to bed.
"Chronic cases /" that's
what the doctors call them,
which in common English
means-long sickness.
To stop the continued
loss of flesh they need
SCOTS Emulsion. For the
feeling of weakness they
need SCOTS Emulsion.
1t makes new flesh and
gives new life to the weak
system.
SCOTS Emulsion gets
thin and weak persons out
of the rut. 1t makes new,
rich blood, strengthens the
nerves and gives appetite
for ordinary food.
SCOTS Emulsion can be
taken as long as sickness
lasts and do good all the
time.
There's new strength
and flesh in every dose.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
Expensive.

Father-Yes, 1 admit my daughter
will have good dowry, but she has
very expensive tastes. Lover-You
amaze me. What does she ever want
that is so very expensive? Father
Well, you for one thing.-Illustrated
Bits,
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
Paying For II.

Before 1 was married." said the
confirmed pessimist, Il spent my mon
ey on candy, and as the result now
here to spend It on my wife's dentist
Bills Portland Oregonian.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
GEORGE STRIBLEY.
Teacher OF
GEOMETRY, ALGEBRA,
LATIN, ENGLISH,
HISTORY, ETC.

Individual Instruction In the above studies
Primary studies if desired References-Geo.
~. Gordon and W. S. Williams.
For terms and full particulars, apply to or
address, GEORGE STRIBLEY, Jackson, is2
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
pEpARrMENr OF rHE 1NrER1oR.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
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 r. Webb, U, S. Commissioner at
jackson, California, on Saturday, March 18th,
1904, viz: David q. Clifford, of Amador Co.,
California, upon H. A. No. 1893, for the NE14 of
NE14, NM of SE14 of NE14 OF Section 81, and
VIZ OF NWA of Section 81. T. z. N, R. ID E., NJ.
D. NJ.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: w. A. Peyton, of Defender,
Cal, P. o.; B. H. Smith, OF Defender, Cal, P.
o.; Ludekens, of Defender. Cal, p. o.; B. G.
Smith, Of Defender Cal. p. o.
JOHN q. ARMSTRONG.
ian-29-6t Register.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
Conclusive,

she-What makes you think his ad-
vice 1s good2 He-Because he never
gives it unless it's asked for.-Detroit
Free Press.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
The Boston Maid.

Mary-I think be like the boss coat;
I'm made to order. Mistress Well,
Mary, you certainly are not ready
maid afticle.-AQssan Transcript,
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
Could Not Guarantee Ther,

"Have you any eggsf' inquired the
customer.
"Yes, sir" said the waiter. ~ can
bring you some eggs, but want you to
remember that this is ten cent lunch
colnter."-Chicago Tribune.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
ControlIinr Her.eIf

Shell want you to select the ring,
dear. He-But I thought you wanted
to. She-I did. But I'm afraid we
can't afford it.-Life.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18

"If there were no eating without hun
ger and no drinking without thirst"
said Herbert Spencer, "then would the
system be but seldom out of order"
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18

There are but three classes,of men
the retrogade, the stationary and the
ogressive.-Lavater.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
when Knighthood Was In FLOWER.

Citizen-Here, stop fighting that little
boy. Chimmie-W'ot, an me goil look
In out de window? Shed take me for
quitter.-Butte Inter- Mountain.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
College of Notre Dame
MARYsvILLE, CALIFORNIA.

Boarding and Day School conducted by the Sis
ters of Notre Dame (Nsmurl. Founded in 1856
The curriculum embraces all the branches of
solid English education. Preparatory and
advanced courses in art. language and music.
For further information address
apiau slsfER SUPERIOR.
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18

-
Favorite Prescrip-
tion are willing to
offer $500 rev ard
for women who cam
not be cured. Such
a remarkable offer
is founded on the
long record of cures
Of the diseases and
weaknesses pecu-
liar to women. If
there is an invalid
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18
A Du1r WOMEN Owe THEMSELVES.

uGood actions speak louder than words,
SO too, does the testimony of many thou
Amador ledger., 1904-03-18

tNotIH1OHy OH A1uIJ tHOu-
sands of women during a
third of a century speak
louder than mere claims
not backed by a guarantee
of some kind. . That is
the reason why the pro-
prietors of DR.. Pierce's
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-11-24

disposition to make new contracts out
of the question with dealers. lmmedi-
ate resumption OF selling on Eastern ac-
conut j. not 10 ,ttd r, as the present
relief has not vet been Uf Substantial
enough character 10 give confidence to
wheat sh ppe's. II the situation con-
tinues to imp owe ard cars are avail
able continue ly in large numbers, re-
sumption OF Eastern business may be
looked for.
1t is said that not more than 2,000,-
600 bushels has been shipped by the o.
r IN. up to October I. Or course,
this has been greatly increased since
that time, as more cars have been
available. That more cars are coming
is due to the connecting roads in the
East, which have furnished many cars
for wheat loading. Probably in the
lead in the matter of supplying rolling
stock is the Illinois Central, which is
sending out cars constantly in response
to requests from influential patrons of
the road in the Middle West. Up to
date it is estimated that this road has
furnished 1000 cars to the Hartman
system, and more are constantly avail
able from this source. Other connecting
roads, notably the Rock Island, and in
a struggling way from other lines, have
furnished rolling stock to relieve the
congestion on the roads of the North
west.
1t is believed that the Illinois Central
has supplied more cars than all the
other roads put together, but this is not
unusual, as that road gets large share
of the hauling after the grain reaches
the Mississippi lVslIey. Heavy -four
shipments are being made to the East,
most of the -four being used for blend
ing purposes, and an entirely new pro-
duct manufactured by the Eastern
millers.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-11-24
Great Republican Jubilee.

New York, Nov. 18.-At the dinner
which 1900 of the men who made
speeches for the Republican candidates
in the recent campaign are to give at
the Waldorf-Astoria on the night of
November 30. President Roosevelt is
expected to be the guest OF honor.
The entire first floor of the hotel has
been engaged. Secretary of State John
Hay. Senator G. W. Fairbanks, Chair
man Cortelvou, Governor Odell, Gov
ernor-e -elect Higgins and u score of Re-
publican statesmen of National reputa-
ton have been invited.
President Roosevelt has not indi.
Gated whether he will attend or rof.
He is going to St. Louis just before the
date set, but as be will remain only one
day at the Exposition, according to
present arrange ments, the committee
, charge of the dinner hope to prevail
u ,on him to accept
Tn, affair IS to be known ss the
Roosevelt and FIJI banks Jubilee Ban
q ,et. 1t viii he the biggest political
dinrer he'd in this city for many years.
Sc res of the ia Gus professional speak
ers will be called on, it ia said, for one
or two minute speeches.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-11-24

What other Christmas present can
you choose that will give 80 much
pleasure for 80 little money as years
subscriptiun for The Youths Com
panion? The Holiday Numbers and
the Calendar, joyous welcomed ON
Christmas morning, making a good gilt
in themselves, are but the toretaste OF a
whole years feast to come. The mind
is entertained with the numbers in
hand, and the lmagination revels IN
the pleasure that each new week will
bring until Ch,istmss comes again.
If you desire to make Christmas
present of The Youths Compa ion,
send the publishers the name and adj
dress Of the person to whom You wish
to give The Companion, with 81 IS, the
annual subscription price, stating that
it is to be gift The publishers will
send to the address named, in parcel
to be opened Christmas morning, all
the remaining issues for 1904, published
after the subscription is received, in
Guiding TIE Double Holiday Numbors,
The Companion's "Carnations" Calen-
dar for 1905. Autographed in twelve
colors and gold, and subscription certifi-
cate for the ffty-two issues OF 1905.
Full Illustrated Announcement, fully
describing the principal features OF The
Companions new volume for 1905, will
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-11-24
SECRET OF RADIUM HEAT.
Aerd Kelvin Suggests 1t May BE Sup
i Ylied by Ethereal Wavss-Iiius-
e. trates HIS Theory.

What Prof c. v. Boys termed the
miracle Of radium" has naturally re-
cesved much attention in London seien-
tifc circles. At a recent meeting OF the
science branch of the British associa-
don Lord Kelvin, in a paper which he
read. made an interesting suggestion In
connection with Its perpetual emission
ID heat at. according to M. Curie's cal
eulation, rate Of about SO csntigrade
cRlorics per gramme per hour.
He said that II the emission OF heat at
this rate went on for l0, 900 hours there
would be az much heat - would raise
the temperature of 900.0 900 grammss OF
water one degree centigrads. It seemed
utterly impossible to Lord Kelvin that
this would come from the store Of en-
rgy lost out of gramme Of radium in
10000 hours.
1t seemed, therefore. absolutely GER
tain that the energy must somehow be
supplied from without. He suggested
that ethereal waves might in some way
supply energy to radium while it was
emitting heat to matter around 1t.
Lord Kelvin illustrated his theory BY
the following comparison: Suppose q
piece Of white and piece Of black cloth.
hsrmetically sealed In similar glass
cAses, were submerged In similar glass
Vessels Of water and exposed to the sun.
The water In the vessel containing the
black cloth would be kept very sensi-
hiy warmer than that containing the
white cloth.
Here the thermal energy was COM
municated to the black cloth by waves
6 sunlight and was given out as ther-
nometric heat to the water in the glass
around It,
Thus through the water there was &C.
tnaIly an energy travelling inward In
virtue Of the waves Of light and outward
through the same space in virtue oil
thermal co1duction.
Lord Kelvin suggested that expert.
u3aDts be made comparing the heat
emission from redium wholly surround
el with thick lead with that found In
he surroundings heretofore used.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-11-24
Talk of Tariff Revision.

Washington, Nov. lS.-The President
today conferred with Senator Platt, of
Connecticut, and Congressman Babcoe
regarding tariff revision. There is not
the slightest doubt in the Presidents
mind that 1905 ia the prope1 TINA for
the consider alton of the subject both
from a business and political stand
po,nt II is no breach OF confidence TO
announce that several prominent Re-
pubican stand -patters who have seen
the President come from their confer
enca viewing rather favorab'y the idea
of tariff revision in 1905 There can no
longer exist doubt in TIE minds of
those who are closest to the President
that Mr.. Roosevelt is gradually but
surely leading his party toward tariff
revision.
The President will consult every lead
or of both Houses before he acts, as he
did in dealing with Cuban reciprocity.
Sneaker Cannon's opinion will have
great weight. He will have majority
of over 100 in the new Congress. But
no one doubts but that he will be able
to control the body absolutely.
recognized autnorlty-Tne weekly
Ore9onian.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-11-24

Hope that the back of the car short
age has been broken and that from now
on cars will be more plentiful for ship.
ping wheat to the East has been grow
ing during the past week because OF the
contioued relief in the car situation.
More cars are said to be available for
wheat loading, although some appre-
hension is inst now fe t because of the
o der said to have been made by the
management of the Hartman lines tia
none of the cars belonging to the Har j.
man roads shall be loaded with wheat
for points farther East than te Mis-
souri, River. This will seriously affect
the transportation of Northwest wheat
Eastward, and it is likely the order
will be finally revoked.
However, while there is little less
stringency in the car situation, much RI =
mains to be desired, say wheatshipperF. (.
At the present rate of loading grain it
Is claimed it will require four months
longer to move the wheat sold to the
East by the three Northwestern stat; 8
Ia the territory of the D. r. & n. ale 9
it is said there are 100000 bushels
awaiting lading. In some cases Coast
dealers are unable to complete their
deliveries on time, and if the ma ket
should drop these commission men
would be left in bad shape, and the
shortage of box cars on the Western
roads would develop a more serious az
pect than it has yet shown.
There has been neither buying nor
selling by wheat dealers on Eastern ac-
count for the past two weeks, es the
uncertain supply of cars has put any
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-11-24

Tie Wyoming T,ibune in sHmm'hg
up the sj,uatior in that state says:
"TWenty cent wool!
"That is what Wyoming hockmastets
anticipate for rext year and everything
indicates that their expectations VIII De
fully realized.
"tlcre tran that, many sheepmen
WHO are conversant with existing condl-
t;ons, confidently predict that the price
of wool viii 90 even higher and that "
and 23-cent wool is not an impossibility.
Not only will wool prices be higher
but from D esert indications Wyoming
is to erioy another remarkable winter,
and aside from the death OF old ewes
and bucks, stock losses are expected to
be practically nil
"Heretofore the sheepmen have ex-
nar;ence1 a number of severe storms
before this time, but 80 far the winter
has been mild and pleasant, and with
tn, ranges covered with fine feed 1t Is
b Eev,d the focks will be able to
winter and come out in the spring
strong enough to weather the storms.
Eastern buyers are already IN the
field in great numbers contracting for
the 1905 clip at prices from 2 to 6 cents
in advance of those paid this year.
Offers of Is and 16 cents were made
from the start, but the wise ones are
holding off for the better prices which
ave sure to come. Many fockmasters
have already contracted for the clip at
II and 1S cents, while the ruling price
this year was from 121l to IA cents.
"It is not apparent that anyone is
getting corner on the market, as all of
the old firms are in the field and many
new ones.
cit is evident, however, that the 1905
wool clip will be owned by the middle
men long before it leaves the sleeps
backs. The buyers are preserving dis
Greet silence in regard to the cause OF
their anxiety to take chances on the
future of the wool market, but it is only
natural that the high price of cotton
should tend to increase the demand for
wool, while the continued war in the
far east is doubtless also factor.
Zone thing certain, the eastern buy
srs make it their business to become
conversant, not only with present cor
ditions. but those of the future and
their offers for wool at advanced prices
is the best Indication of what tt e
market will be next season."