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Amador ledger., 1904-07-22
BUYING RuB,Es IN BURMA.
A Peculiar Method of Bargaining For
the Precious stones.

A Peculiar Method of Bargaining For
the Precious stones.
The peculiar business methods OF orr
entail merchants are illustrated by the
manner of buying rubies in Burma. In
the examination of rubies artificial
light is not used, the merchants hold
ing that full sunlight alone can bring
out the color and brilliancy of the
gems. Sales must therefore take place
between 8 a. m. and p. m, and the
sky must be clear.
The purchaser, placed near win
dow, has before him a large copper
plate. The sellers come to him one by
one. and each empt1es upon this plate
his little bag Of rubies. The purchaser
proceeds to arrange them for valuation
in a number of small heaps. The first
division is into three grades, accord
ing to size Each Of these groups is
again divided into three piles, accord
ing to color, and each Of these piles in
turn is again divided into three groups,
according to shape. The bright copper
plate has a curious use. The sunlight
reflected from 1t through the stones
brings out with true rubies a color ef-
feet different from that with red spi-
nels and tourmalines, which are thus
easily separated.
The buyer and seller then 60 through
a very peculiar method Of bargaining
by signs, or, rather, grips, in perfect 81,
lence. After agreeing upon the fair
ness of the classification they join their
right hands, covered with a handker-
chief or the flap of garment, and by
grips and pressures mutually under
stood among all these dealers they
make, modify and accept proposals of
purchase and sale. The hands are then
uncovered and the prices are recorded.
Jewellers Circular-W Weekly.
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fNftANAAlkAAKN,&
MISCELLANEOUS.

An Ohio democrat named Tim ber-
lake, who was nominated for congress,
declines to run because he cannot sup
port Parker, who he thinks has the
backing of the trusts.
Bob Fitzsimmons was arrested on the
14th inst, on charge of having stolen
baby lion valued at $500. He was re-
leased on bail
Alex Novich, skip tender at the
Rawhide mine. fell 500 feet and was
instantly killed,
Russia wants her Baltic sea feet sunk
in front of Port Arthur. Japan has
taken the contract to do the work.
with the understanding that she is to
receive no pay until Russia says "well
done
The Baptist church of Santa Rosa,
Souoma county, is made entirely of
material taken from one red wood tree.
On Saturday of last week waiter at
the Keswick boarding house shot and
fatally injured the cook, who had given
him slight reprimand few minutes
before. The injured man died on Sum
day.
Holling, of Dixon, now holds the
coast record for trap shooting, having
broken 81 out of possible 100 at Sac
ramento Sunday. 81 was the record.
The greatest grass fire reported in
California so far this season occurred
near Willows last week. when 1000
acres of grass and standing grain were
destroyed.
Diaz is reelected president of Mexico.
10000 employees of packing estab blish-
ments struck. Buy hogs and make
your own bacon.
In the city of Los Angeles the saloons
close at II o'clock Saturday night and
remain closed until o'clock Monday
morning. The city ordinance is strict
ly enforced.
One packing house in Chicago en-
ploys $4,000 persons.
Marconi has received the degree of
L. L. D. from Oxford University.
Geo. E. Roberts, director of the
United States Mint thinks there will
never be another silver dollar coined
in this country.
Santos Dumont is now thought to be
humbug. His gas-pouch leaks when
ever it is needed.
The body of Kent Loomis, an attache
OF the United States EN- bassy at Lon
don, was washed ashore near Ply
mouth, England on the 10th instant.
He had been missing one month.
A six-legged dog in charge of two
legged drummer passed through Gala
veras county last week.
Four-year- old James Adams was
crushed beneath an electric car on
Mission street. San Francisco, Tuesday.
Many of the bonds furnished by the
city officials of San Francisco are said
to be so irregular that in case OF de-
falcation nothing could be recorded
The officers have been requested to
furnish new bonds.
4,503, $50 admissions so far to the fair.
Automobiles are to be excluded from
the Yosemite valley.
7. c. Cunningham OF New York,
policeman of the Panama canal zone,
died of yellow fever last week. This is
the first death since the arrival there
of Cover Davis.
William Mintzner OF Contra Costa
county reputed to be millionaire was
summoned before the supervisors Mon
day to show why he was assessed for
only $1,000.
New York capitalists purchased the
volcanic mountain, Popocatapetl, in
Mexico. They intend to utilize the
sulphur emitted therefrom
Governor General Davis has asked
the United States to furnish him wire
gauze enough to fence the -mosq uitoes
out of the canal zone.
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22
A Korean Custom.

In some parts of Korea, and among
some Korean families. it is the custom
for bridegrooms to dwell under the
roofs Of their fathers-in-law until the
first son has been born and attained to
years of manhood. Should any Ko-
rean, however, stay in the house of his
brides people for more than three
days after his wedding, he is COM
PEELED to remain for an entire year.
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22
AN ob,curitie. R.movsa

The Rev. Dr.. Fourthly-For twenty
seven years I have been trying to
preach, but I confess I have never
quite grasped the meaning of st. Paul
in this particular passage The Rev.
X. Mowatt Laightly-Why, doctor, 1
cleared that all up in the first sermon
1 ever preached. I'll let you read it if
you hke.-Chicago Tribune.
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22

W1ln1n, says L.
R. v. Pierce, of
Buffalo, N. Y, the
specialist in
women's diseases.
Further, to be hap
py and beautiful
one must naturally
have good health.
Now, if a woman
has dragging down
feelings, together
with constantly re-
turning pains and
aches, a too great
drain upon her VI
tality and strength.
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22
Carlyle and Paint,

When Carlyle went to sit to Sir John
Millais for his portrait in Millais' grand
new house he turned on the stairway
to ask. "Has paint done all this, Mil
lais?" and, getting smiling answer in
the Affirmative, remarked, "Ah, well,
it shows what number of fools there
are in the world"
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Realism Explained.

THAT was a splendid back fall you
made in your death scene last night, u
remarked young member of the com
pany to the eminent tragedian.
The latter looked at the fatterer
with suspicious glare.
YES" he said, land I'd like to lay
my hands on the blithering idiot who
soaped the stage floor" = Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22
Aaue.tton of strength.

Gadsby-My wife will raise Cain
with me If she discovers that I've been
drinking. Jagsby-All you've got to do
is to hold your breath when you go
near her. Gadsby-That's all right;
but I'm afraid it's too strong to be
held.-Town and Country.
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22
A Cautious Youth,

Bobby, your father wants to see
you."
The boy looked dubious.
do want to see himr he asked.
How should known
you ought to be able to tell by the
look in his eye."-Chicago Post.
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22
A Fishx Romance.

Mabel-So Jack Miller didn't marry
Miss Herring after all? Judith-No.
She rejected him. Mabel-How did
Jack take it? Judith-Oh, he said there
was as good fish in the sea as were
ever caught out of it, and went after
Miss Salmon.
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The Worst of All.

''Pa, is retribution the worst thing a
person can haveT
mo. 1t isn't half as bad as the feel
ing one has after he has confessed and
then discovered that he wouldn't have
been found out if he had kept quiet. -
Chicago Record-Herald.
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22
Not ParticuIar.

Doctor Feeling sandy's pulse in bed)
What do you drink7 Sandy with
Frightening face)-Oh, I'm nae particu-
lar, doctori Anything you've got with
ye.-stray stories.
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22
How. Indeeaf

Aunt Hattie-You shouldn't clean
your nails in company, Tommy. Tom
my-Huh! If nobody sees me clean
'em, how is anybody to know they are
ever cleaned ?-Boston Transcript
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22
He Wasn't Afraid.

When Bishop Phillips Brooks was
commanded" as the phrase goes, to
speak before the queen some one ask
ed him if he was afraid. NO." he re.
piled, smiling, 81 have preached before
my mother"
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22
Too Violent an Innovation.

You told me you had an original
idea in your novel,"
IT had" was the reply, "but the pub
Usher discovered it In the proof sheets
and made me take It out."-Washing-
ton etaA
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22
Ont of Her Line.

$50 you were at Mrs Marrable's din
ner yesterday, Flossie. What was the
menu likeT'
II really can't tell you, for L didn't
take any. It's thing 1 very seldom
touch"
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22
Very Hard.

"Of course horseshoe always means
luck"
"Oh, yes, and If the horse passes it
up to you behind your back it means
hard luck. Exchange
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22

Ordinary meadow grass rarely yields
over a ton and half Of hay to the
acre. but clover will give up to three
tons.
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22
A birthday Present.

Dick She's real jolly, isn't she?
Smiles all the time. Nick-Yes, but
she can't help it; it's inherited. Her
mother used to pose for dentifrice ad
Detroit Free Press.
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22

The basest and meanest of all human
beings are generally the most forward
- despiHe otherF.-ktslding.
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22

Echoes in large rooms may some
times be prevented by hanging heavy
tapestry on the walls.
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22
cUpLD'S MIRROR.

rThe beauty of a woman's face or figure
is but the external sign of the good health
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22

Never put money in the mouth. This
is a most dangerous habit.
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22
DR.. E. V. LONI6O

: From the Medical School of Florence qtaly)
graduate besides from the Medical Depart
Ement University of the State of California,
hand ex-Surgeon to the City Receiving Hospi-
tai of San Francisco, begs leave to inform
you that he has opened his Office in the town
of Jackson, Kay's building. formerly DR.. Rob-
ertson's office, where all who call will be an
swered day and night
General Surgery & Obstetrieal attendance his
specialties Telephone No. 467.
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22
DOCTORS

DOCTORS.
u e. ENDICOTT. NJ. d.
Physician and Surgeon
JACKSON, CAL
Once: Webb building. All calls promptly
attended to at all times.
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22

DE-. L. E. PHILLIPS
Physician and Surgeon
JACKSON CAL.
OFFIcE-Weil & Renno Building Residence,
north Main street, opposite California
Hotel.
Telephone No. 40l.
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22

nR. L. V. TIFFANY
Physician and Surgeon
PLYMOUTH CAL.
OFFICE-Forrest House. HoURs-s to a. m.
and l to and to p. m.
Telephone Main Al.
Amador ledger., 1904-07-22

Will do work in any part of
Amador County. If you want
to build, send a note to Jackson
Postoffice and I will call on you.
Estimates furnished without cost
on any kind of building. viii
make plans and specifications for
you, mar2u
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-09-01
That of Lao. Yang Most Sanguin-
airy in History of War
fare.
RUSSIANS REPORT MOST
Fighting wagcd in Lines Seven Miles
Long-Guns Engaged 800 TO 1000
on Each Sidc-Japs Outnumbcr
Russinns by Some 10000
Japanese Repulses.

The news silence regarding the battle
of Lao ang-perhaps to be regarded us
the most sanguinary in the history Of
warfare-Whch began with dispatches to
the Associated Press direct from the bat
tletied late on Tuesday night was broken
by dispatches received yesterday saying
that lighting had been resumed at dawn,
that morning and that the firing extended
along the entire line, some seven miles
in extent.
A despatch from Liao-Yang received
late in the afternoon told Of repeat
bayonct advances on the road dire tly
south of Liao-N rang where the Russians
shollcd the japanese positions until four
o'clock in the afternoon, when the IN
g9gement, which VAS general throughout
the south and southeast narrowed to the
main line. Tho cannonading continued
until evening without advantage to either
side.
The sudden termination of direct des-
patches gave rise to the bclct that COM
munication had been cut north of Lao
Yang but il is officially stated from st.
Petersburg that this inference was lncOr-
rect.
1t is positively stated in st. Petersburg
that the Emperor had received yesterday
afternoon a despatch from Lao Yang
the contents of which, however, were no
disclosed.
4 Liao-Yang despatch filed at 0:2l ?
m. Yesterday said that the japanese "ef
getting around the Russian left hank
while a later despatch stated that IN
Russians had effected an advance alon
the railway to the southwark, from "hlc
dire elton the Russians retreated peior
the battle of Liao-Iang was begun.
| Reports reaching st. Petersburg are
the effect that the results so far nav
/ been favorable to the Russians.
The dispatches estimate the Japanes
force at about 10000 men and the Ru'
sian at from 170,oVo to 100000 men, VIII
/ from COO to 100 guns engaged on eac
side.
AccocrdlnE to official japanese u"s
pitches neither contestant has realized an
visible results.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-09-01
WAITsFIELD.

The Rev. w. y. Miller of Grand Isle
n former pastor Of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church here. occupied the pulpit
~. 1iaselton who has been spending
the past few months with his daughter.
Mrs. a. w. Gorham at Wcstwood, Mass.
returned to town last Saturda y.--The
remains of Meriden l.. Richardson. who
died Thursday morning, August -. at
the home of his brother. o. II Richard
SOB at Montpelier. were brought to his
home at 1rasville last Friday, and fun
eral services were held at the house
ed by the Rev J. Edward Wright of
Montpelier and Il. II. McAllister as
conductor. lie leaves widow and two
sons-Mrs. II. II. Cady and grand
daughter. Miss Winnie Cady of Bng-
hamton, \. Y, visited old neighbors
and friends in town last week.-.-The
dairy of John Graves was tested last
week and out of % head II were found
to be diseased and were slaughtered.
river farm on the Warren road to NJ. L..
Martin of Barre. his son-in-law. who
VIII take possession about January J.,
1905.-A large and enthusiastic crowd
OF people attended the I. O. O. r. picnic
and field day sports at the fair grounds
last ThursdaY.-The body of Mr. Place
of Joplin, Mo. n son-in-law of Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Folsom. was brought
here and buried in the village cemetery
i1s
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-09-01
WASHINGTON COUNTY
NORTHFIELD.

Mrs John l.. Moseley died at her home
on School street early Thursday morning
of stomach trouble and complications.
She had been in feeble health for few
wears past. Mrs. Moseley is survived by
her husband and two sons Harry {.
Moseley of this town and John G. Nose
lev, who recently came home from Louis
lana owing 10 his mothers illness, She
had been resident of Mortified Tor
many years.
C. Milne was in police court Thursday
morning on the charge of intoXication
10 which he pleaded guilty, paid 5000
and was released.
The Mortified Dramatic club will pre-
sent the comedy, Stars and Stripes
three nights, Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday instead of just Thursday and Fri
day as advertised.
The tearing out OF Concert hall is now
a sure thing. Work will be begun as soon
as possible and will be pushed along at a
rapid rate, Kent e. Stone have the con-
tract for the job which consists of tear
ing out the old entry and partitioning
tho body of the hall into two stores. The
front of the building will be changed into
a swell front and will be furnished with
large plate-glass windows, The entrance
10 the church above it will be at the west
side of the building instead of in the CEN
ter, as it is at present, The play last
week will in all probability, he the last
one to be given in the hall. Concert hall
has been in use as n public hail for over
% years and is the only available place
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-09-01
RUTLAND COUNTY
BRANDON.

The ten months old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. G. l.. Clifford died Monday
evening after a weeks illness.
Master Fred Spooner is III at his home
on Franklin street.
Maynard Lyons OF New York is spend
ing this week in town
Mr.. and Mrs. p. w Osborn, who nave
been spending the past three weeks in
Everett and Chicopee Falls, Mass, re-
turned home Tuesday.
Company G leave this morning at $50
for Bratteboro whore they will remain
until Saturday when they Will go to
Manassas.
Mrs. p Conroy was called to Troy n,
y. Yesterday by the death of her brother.
Thomas Griffith. Mr.. Griffith was former
~ of this town.
Mrs +. Il. St John has gone to Pots
dam. y. Y, for a three weeks visit 18th
relatives.
j. y Woodruff has sold his daily and
Sunday newspaper business to j. II. Cross
e. Co.
Mrs. Edwin Walker of New Haven,
Conn, and Miss NJ. Childs of Boston arc
the guests of Miss Ida NJ Pierce.
F.. w. Briggs is spending few days
In Lynn. Mass,
William Larock was arrested ny Officer
Phelps yesterday and taken 10 the iai
and will be brought before Justice Briggs
to-day, charged with breaking into AZ
entering tho home OF II. i, Hemenway
on Franklin street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-09-01
WINDSOR COUNTY
SOUTH ROYALTON.

Miss Gertrude Goodalc is in Albany, ~
Y. for a few days--Alha Brownell ana
wife of Worcester, Mass, are spehu'hs
his vacation with his mother ana SISTERS
in town-Mrs Il. Flint of northampton
Mass. is "A guest at Mrs. Lottle Durkce -
SAMUEL Waldo is in New YORK city
Leon A. skinner who has been for sew
eral weeks at Bethlehem, \. H. return
ed home last Saturday.-CharleS Log III,
ton and Miss Cunningham nave returned
to Boston after a two weeks stay d.
Seldom Brooks s-Mss Ala Day returned
to Montpelier Monday morning MISS
Gertrude Goodale returns to her scllooi
IN Somerville, Mass. next TUESDAY; MISS
Helen Burbank to Barre; Miss Isabel
Martin to MiddleseX; Miss Cassie Blng-
ham to Salem, Mass.-Mrs. Charles Tar
bell and Miss Florence have returned
from Camp Martin, on Lake Champlaln,
- Mrs. c. 7. Abbott, Ralph Abbott ana
Miss Georgia spent last week IN chelsea
Mrs. l.. D. Leavtt. son and daughter
returned to their home in SomerVill"-
Mass, last Friday Miss Josephine L.
Bright left Saturday for Waltham' Mass
where she has position-Miss MARI.
Billings of Boston visited her cousin, r.
II. Sargent and wife last wcek.-MiSs
Emma Rowell began her school in South
Randolph last Monday; Miss Josie Sar-
gent teaches in STAFFORD; Miss celia
wynn in sharon; Miss Marion wynn OF
Broad Brook; Miss Edith Spauldns ii
East Barnard. and Miss Nellie Howe in
No. ~, Tuhbridec.-Mrs &. styles an'
daughter, Miss Tomasa, who have bceI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-09-01
DESPERATE ENERGY.
All Day Attack of Japancsc-Five Re-
pulscs-Grcat Losses.

LAO Yang. Aug. GA Russian CORE
spOndont says:
The japanese all day yesterday CIR
ried on the fight with an energy an
preaching desperation, but the RUSSIANS
were buoyed up in belief that a point had
been reached whore there would b, no
more retreating and the Japanese Sacks
were mot with shouts and hurrahs IRON,
tho trenches and the rife pits
Five times the Japanese hurled them
selves against our line but each une
they were repulsed at the point of III.
baNorct.
There were about I 900 guns in action
on each side but We have more gun:
emplacod than have the Japanese
The losses cannot vet be computed hu,
they have been great evcrywhero. IS.
pecially among the artillerymou For ir.
stance, i'm the first artillery hriga T.. cvary
officer was either Killed or wounded. ard
some OF the guns were siorced absolutelv
owing to the death Of all the gun crews.
"Ihe spirits Of the men are Of tina
highest at all points"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-09-01

for entertainments in town. 1t goes with
out saving that it will be missed in the
worst way.
The postponed fremsn's field day was
held on the common Saturday afternoon
in the presence of n large crowd Ine
first on the programme was a race be-
tween the two fire companies. with their
engines, to see who could get the 1rst
stream in play No. . won by about three
seconds Next was the shot put which
was won by Earl Bean, rs feet. IL IL
inches; second. Snow q feet. 21-2 inches;
third. Mcmahon. 26 feet II 1-2 inches.
Snow beat in the 100 yard dash. with Nc
Mahon n close second. Then the compan-
les manned the brake for distance. No.
| / threw a stream $50 feet and No threw
| III feet inch The honors in the pole
| vault were carried off by Snow, Z feet.
inches; second. Bean, feet, inches.
Richard Cunlif won the sack race, with
| Charles Bingham second The fat men s
| race was won by Jerry DOnahue and j.
! +. Bingham. Thirty-siX feet. inches
| was the record made by Bean in the
| hop, skip and jump. while Mcmahon was
IL inches behind. Last. but by no means
least. was the tug of war between the
! fire companies. No. ! won the first two
pulls and the contest. 1t is hoped that
! the fremen will hold a similar field day
next year
a republican rally will be held in Con-
cert hall. Friday, September 2 The speak
| ers will he the Hon. r.. ]. Hill. congress
man from Connecticut. and the Hon. G.
| A. proutv, interstate commerce commits
| sioncr. Each of these men has n national
reputation as an orator, and every loyal
republican and democrat as well should
be present,
AS MIR. and Mrs. +. A. Joslyn were
| riding down Waitsfield mountain Sun
day afternoon the horse stepped upon n
| smooth rock and slipped down. Mrs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-09-01
BATTLE RESUMED EARLY.
Artillery Opened mt Decentralization =
Confident OF Victory.

LiaoYang, Aug. 3l--6:3o a.
m.-'The battle was resumed this morning
earlier than it began yesterday. with the
first grey of dawn the artillery opened
and the firing soon extended along the
entire line. The rain ceased during the
night and day broke bright and clear
The Russians entered the fight confident
of victory.
AS this sIespatch is sent balloon is
ascending from one of the japanese posi-
tons southeast of Liao-Yang. making a
target for the Russian batteries, but the
shells have not yet reached it,
The Russians have effected an advance
along the railway to the southwark.
JAPS LOST 46 GUNS.
ST. Petersburg, Aug 3i.-Despatches
from Lao Yang confirm the report CT
the capture Of i6 japanese guns, which
were brought up to the railroad station.
where General kuropatkins train vas
standing.