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Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
BATHING AND HEALTH.
Benefits to Be Derived From Cold
Water and Rubbing.

benents to BE Derived From Cold
Water and Rubbing.
A cold bath-we might as well get mt
the straight Of the thing-is not really
a matter of cleanliness so much as a
matter of getting the skin livened up
and the capillaries and veins next to
the surface full of blood. Ice cold
water or scalding hot water will do
that, but tepid water-no, no!
The. skin is almost exactly the same
kind of an excreting organ as the
lungs. The same products seep
through the pores as are carried off in
the breath, and the air purifies the
blood in the same way. But the great
er part of the skin is smothered up In
clothes day and night. What the cold
water of the bath dissolves is matter
well away. And the rubbing dry is
pretty vigorous exercise if you want
to know. Any rubbing Is bound to
push the blood along toward the heart
and help the circulation, because there
are valves in the veins which prevent
the blood from going in any other di-
rection than toward the heart. What
ever loose fakes of outer cuticle are
rubbed off we needn't worry about;
plenty more where they came from.
The extra food the increased appetite
demands will make good that trifing
loss.-Eugene Wood in Everybody's
Magazine.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
THE BRIDES PORTION.
AT One Time 1t Was Stated In tn.
Wedding Announcement.


Wedding Announcement.
1t was a common custom in the
eighteenth century, especially during
the reign of George II, to insert no.
tices of marriage stating the brides
portion in contemporary periodicals
and newspapers both in England and
Scotland.
Almost every number of the Gentle
mans Magazine at that time contain
ed several of these records, of which
the following, in 1871, is a specimen:
Married, the Revd. Mr.. Roger Waina,
of York, about twenty-six year of age,
to a Lincolnshire lady, upwards of
eighty, with whom he is to have e.
600 in money, 6300 per annum, and
coach and four, during life only"
Sometimes the notice merely de-
scribes the bride as a lady with a
good portion" or a ''genteel fortune"
One of the latest notices was In Aris'
Birmingham Gazette, July IA, 1900,
which recorded the marriage Of Mr..
Canning, undersecretary of state, to
Miss Scott, with 100000 fortune."-
London Telegraph.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
butterflies and Moths.

Though butterflies and moths are
found widely distributed all over the
globe they are by far most abundant
in the tropics. For instance, Brazil can
show to the collector not less than 700
different species within an hours walk
of Para. There are not half as many
in all Europe. In Britain there are 81
species, and in all Europe there are 800
different kinds. They are found as far
north as Spitzbergen, on the Alps to a
height Of 1900 feet and on the Andes
up to $4,000 feet. AS there are some
100000 species it is easy to see why
butterfly hunters are great travellers.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
Sacred Mountains In Japan,

Travellers in Japan are astonished to
find the grandest shrines throughout
the land situated on the tops of high,
precipitous mountains. This is because
every mountain in that country is dedi-
Gated to some deity who is believed to
be it's guardian. These temple grounds
are covered with the oldest and largest
forest trees, and to the eyes of the peo-
pie below the effect Of the clouds which
hover around the peak has originated
the belief that the gods hold the power
over the clouds to give or withhold
rain.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
A Pineapple Plantation.

The first operation in starting a pine
apple plantation is to cut off the ham
mock growth and clear the area,
though the stumps Of the larger trees
are left standing. The "slips," which
are simply growths from the old
plants, are usually put in with a point
ed stick at the rate of 10000 to the
acre. The first crop natures in about
eighteen months, and when three crops
are secured, in as many years, the
fields are abandoned for this culture,
the surface again cleared and planted
in tomatoes.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
AFFECTION IN JAPAN.
1t Is Deep and Lasting, but, as =
Rule, Not OutspOIxen.

Rule, Not OutspoI<en.
Public demonstration of affection is
most repugnant to the good taste of
this which is so generally mistaken
for lack of genuine feeling l recall
one man who was so devoted to his
mother Though l doubt whether he
could ever have been said to have
talked about herr that when she died,
while he was abroad, his depression
was so profound that my husband
watched him with anxiety lest he
should commit suicide. The stoical
training may render more unsympa-
thetic a coarse nature, but repression
to the refined soul brings an exquisite
capacity for pain scarcely conceivable
by those who are free to give utter
ance to every emotion.
Another man said to me, 81 rarely
speak of my mother, for a foreigner
does not understand that a Japanese
mother may be just as dear to her son
as his to him and by the Japanese it
is not expected that one should utter
ones deepest feeling" That same
son tainted with grief when his moth
er died and when consciousness re-
turned rose to make light of a little
dizziness" without reference to its
cause. To this day, whenever he goes
from home, he carries with him his
mothers letters, mounted on beauti-
full roll of ivory and brocade, and on
the anniversary of her passing beyond
his mortal ken quietly devotes a por-
tion Of the day to meditation and spe-
cial thought Of her. Even to his wife,
despite the closest bond of love, he
says not, '"This is the day of my moth
er's death. h."-Outlook.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
PardOnabie Ignorance.

A young American woman, an author
while seeing Rome for the first time
was anxious to include visit to the
tomb of Caesar. Meeting a citizen on
the street she inquired. in her best
italian, the location of the tomb. The
man looked greatly embarrassed. 81
am desolated, signorina," he apologiz-
ed, speaking in excellent English. "T
do not know. Caesar has been dead
so long!"
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
An Incident of history.

Julia Ward Howe had just written
"The Battle Hymn Of the Republic"
and was reading it to Elizabeth Cady
Stanton.
'Well Lizzie" she asked when she
had finished, what do you think Of
it?"
"Greatp' was The reply. But you
are boosting man again in defiance Of
our glorious principles. Sit down now
and write another to be called "The
Battle Her of the Republic New
York Telegram.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
Serenity of Temner.

One sign Of mental health Is serenity
of temper and self control that en-
ables us to bear with equanimity and
unruffled temper the petty trials and
jars Of life, especially those arising
from contact with scolding, irascible,
irritating folk. 1t is well to remember
at such times that these unfortunates
are their own worst enemies, and a
cultivation Of the art Of not hearing
will help us very much. 1t is very
useful art all through life and we'll
worth some trouble to acquire.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
Facts About breathing.

In the ordinary respiration of man
10 or II cubic inches of atmospheric
air pass into the lungs 20 times min
ute, or cubic foot every 5A minutes
274 cubic feet in "a hours. The lungs
hold 2S0 cubic feet At each respira-
ton 1875 Of oxygen is converted into
carbonic acid gas. The nitrogen in
spired and expired is exactly equal.
During the act Of inspiration the lungs
have been found to be the coolest parts
Of the body,
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
Doing Ones Dutv.

Let us do our duty In our shop or our
kitchen, the market, the street, the Of
fee, the school, the home, just as faith
fully as if we stood in the front rank
of some great battle and we knew that
victory for mankind depended on our
bravery, strength and skill. When we
do that the humblest of us will be serv-
Ing in that great army which achieves
the welfare of the world.-Theodore
Parker.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
Ingenious,

Jimmy" said the teacher after read
ing the youngsters mote from his IA
ther' excusing Jimmy's absence from
school the day before, 'it seems to me
your fathers writing is very much
like yours"
Yes" replied Jimmy, unabashed,
father amt had no education, and
I'm learnin' him."
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
Handy to Have Arnnnd

"You don't mind my leaving so many
of these bills, do youf" said the col
lectori with touch Of sarcasm.
mo, indeed" replied the woman in
the door. "We rather like it. The chill
dren do their examples on the backs of
them"
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
Easier to Manage.

Virginia. have looked the matter
over from all sides. Jack offers me a
fortune and Harold nothing but his
brains. HAZEL suppose you will take
the one you love the best? Virginia
1 have concluded that 1 can take bet
ter care of Jacks money than Of Har-
Old's brains.-New York Press
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
Far From II.

Young Widow Ito partner at balD-
Mr.. Crogan, I've made wager of a
pound Of chocolate that you are a sin
gle man. Mr.. crogan-Ye've lost,
ma'am. I'm wan av thriplets.- Chicago
Tribune.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
In Legal Form.

Suitor-In suing for the hand of your
daughter 1 feel that 1 am unworthy Of
her Lawyer-Enough we are agreed.
The case must stop. Your suit is dis
missed!
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
A. H. KUHLMAN
Contractor and Builder

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. Will
make plans and specifications for
you, mar2tf
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
Sorry He Smoke,

Boarder (warmly)-Oh, 1 know every
one of the tricks of your trade. Do you
think 1 have lived in boarding houses
twenty years for nothing? Landlady
frigidly)-I shouldn't be at all sur
prised.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06

NEW MAP OF AMADOR COUNTY, correct
AN ed up to August, 1901 with townsite map of
each town, now ready. Price, mounted and col
ored, $40 each The map shows occupied and
unoccupied lands, mineral patents, township
and school district boundaries, location of
schoolhouses, etc. For sale only at the Ledger
office. The number is limited. Apply at once.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
Taking Care os the Pennies.

Pincher-I believe in that old saying
about taking care of the pennies You
know it. don't you? Spenders-Oh,
yes! Take care of the pennies and
the dollars will take care of yous
heirs" ."-Philadelphia Press.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
Force of Habit.

Miss Antique-Why have you always
remained single? Oldbach - Simply
from force Of habit, I suppose You
khow-you know was born that way.
Philadelphia Record.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
Her Age.

Tom-Did Maud tell you the truth
when you asked her age? Dick-Yes.
Ton-What did she say2 Dick-She
said it was none of my business.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
Cheerinp NexRa.

Willie-Papa is going to let you mar
ry sister Featherstone-How do you
know? Willie-He said after all it was
better than nothing.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06

We make a speciality of printing all
kinds of notes, receipts, checks etc.
Send your orders to the Ledger Office.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06

If goodness were only a theory, it
were pity it should be lost to the
world.-Hazlitt.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
Engaged For Good,

Clara-Are you engaged to Douglas
for good? Gertrude-It looks SO.
don't think he'll ever be able to marry
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06

A man never learns how to n SA =
own coffee when he lives at home =.
hts mother has headache, but afte1
marries he learns,-Atchison Globe.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
More to Come.

Bride-I feel aWfully nervous. Moth
er-Pshawl Don't take your first mar
riage so seriously. 1t doesn't have to
last forever.-Town Topics.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
Soil

Impoverished soil, like impov-
erished blood, needs a proper
fertilizer. A chemist by analyz-
ing the soil can tell you what
fertilizer to use for different
products,
If your blood is impoverished
your doctor will tell you what
you need to fertilize it and give
it the rich, red corpuscles that
are lacking in it. 1t may be you
need a tonic, but more likely you
need a concentrated fat food,
and fat is the element lacking
In your system.
There is no fat food that is
so easily digested and assimi-
lated as
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06

p ECEIPT BOOKS for rent or general pur-
N poses in books of so or 100 each. for sale at
the Ledger office. Specially printed for ANA
dor county. $50 per 100 receipts, 15c for 30.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06

We ali doctor" too much. A good
doctor is blessing, but poor one is
a curse.-Atchison Globe.
Amador ledger., 1905-01-06
prrrsnrna. KAs.. March Is. 1904.

have been using your Black-Draught
Stock and Poultry Medicine on my
stock for some time. I have used all
kinds of stock food but have found
that yours is the best for my purpose.
j. 8. HASSON.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1905-04-18

from New York, headed by the late
Doctor Fl. M. Wells, went to Hastings
to fish the trout streams. In the
party was an official OF a large paper
manufacturing corporation who was
surprised at the great amount OF tim
Der standing near Hastings which
could be converted into wood pulp.
Negotiations for the tract of land
were at once commenced, but were
consummated only few days ago.
When the deal had finally been
made and the purchasers had inform
ed some of the workmen of the change
in ownership, the latter at once held
a meeting. A committee was appoint
ed to wait upon the new owners AMI
to inform them that none of the old
workmen at Hastings cared to work
for the new concern. Then the wood
choppers and their families packed up
their household goods, locked their
front doors and were hauled on lum-
Der cars to the railroad station at Gill
cad, where they boarded trains for
different parts of the country.
None of those who went away would
work for trust, they said.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1905-04-18
Lineviteh Reaches Kirin.

It is reported that the main force
of the Russians which retired in the
direction of Hsingking, has reached
Kirin. The rear guard, which is esti-
mated at 10000 men, continues in the
vicinity of Harlung Cheng, close N
touch with the Japanese vanguard.
The main force which retired from
Kaiyuan over the Kirin road, is re-
ported at Kirin with a rear guard OF
5000 men, at Itsuchow, Haklusu and
at Sulipao, keeping in touch with the
japanese forces.
Changchen is evidently the rallying
point for the Changtu and Fakumen
forces, although force, estimated at
$4,000 men, has been detailed to oc-
cupy Fenehua, and 5000 to hold Penn
iencheng, the latter force assigned to
check and retard the Japanese adj
vance.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1905-04-18
SAY TOGO WAS SURPRISED
Russians Claim Rojestvensky's Ap-
pearance In China Proved Un-
expected by Japanese.

St. Petersburg, April 17.-There is
no information from vice Admiral
Rojestvensky's squadron, but the adj
milarty would not be surprised to
learn of skirmishing between scout
ships today or tomorrow, as the be-
ginning of torpedo boat warfare soon
is not unexpected.
The naval organ here expresses the
opinion that Togo was taken com
pletely by surprise when Rojestven-
sky suddenly appeared at the entrance
OF the China sea, and is now concen-
trating his widely scattered fleet near
the Pescadores, where, 1t is believed,
a sea fight will probably occur.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1905-04-18
Drivinq Russians Before Them.


Toxic, April 16, noon.-The follow
ing official announcement was made
today:
"The force advancing north from
Singking, driving the enemy before
them, occupied ningcneng, SO miles
north of Singking, at l o'clock on the
afternoon of April IA.
"A detachment of the same force,
cooperating with cavalry, occupied
Pachiatzu at o'clock in the evening
of the same day
"The enemy's force near Pachiatzu
consisted of seven sotnias of cavalry
and one battery of artillery
'They first retreated toward Yinge-
cheng, then came back to Patchiatzu.
Finding it occupied they were thrown
into confusion and then retreated in
great disorder over the Peling pass,
two miles north of Pachiatzu.
There is no change elsewhere"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1905-04-18
Successful Russian Raid.

st. Petersburg, April 14.-Russian
troops successfully raided the railroad
in the direction of Kapuan, about 20
miles north of Tie pass. A dispatch
from General Linevitcn, dated April
13, to the emperor, says:
'Our cavalry April destroyed the
railroad and wires between Kaiyuan
and Changtu. and April 10 the cavalry
cut the telegraph Anes near Kaiyuan."
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1905-04-18
LATEST IN TRUSTS.
Leader Of Occult Society Wants
"Spook" Combine investigated.

Chicago, April 16.-The police de.
partment may be called upon in a
few days to investigate one of the
most remarkable trusts ever known.
The trust threatens 20 control the
supply of spirits-not the intoxicar-
ing, but the mediumist1c kind. The
investigation will be demanded by F.
Il. Stoller, leader of the Universal Oc-
cult society Mr.. Stoller says the Chi
cagD Spiritual league, of which he was
secretary until a few days ago, and
which was organized to investigate
fake mediums, is notning less than
a combination to control the spirit
market. Mediums who incur the dis
favor of the organization, according
to Mr.. Stoller, are denounced by it
and driven out of business.
The information that l secured
while a member of the league will be
turned over to the police, who are in
Vestigating these societies. and 1 will
make every effort to nave it's guilty
members brought to justice" said Mr..
Stoller.
Representatives of the league said
Mr.. Sboller had been a barber before
becoming spiritualist, and it was in
a barber college that he acquired the
title of professor" Mr.. Stoller ad-
mits being barber, but says that it
was merely for the study of human ma
ture.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1905-04-18
EARNING HIS SALARY.
Press Agent of Railroads Submits
Some Figures.

New York, April 16.-J. H. Maddy.
their resistance of proposed rate leg
hslation, calls attention to the prelim-
mary report of the interstate com
merce commission giving the earnings
of practically all the railroads of the
United States for the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1904, which shows some
very important changes in the cost OF
conducting the railroad business. The
figures for the 1904 fiscal year show
the results of the operation of 2O9, 900
miles, as against 205,313 miles for the
preceding year. The totals for 1904
are as follows:
Gross earnings ....... 81, $3.50, ,633, ,821
Operating expenses 80. 1885,, ,382,94S
Income from operation. 634,25O,873
The gross earnings for 1903 were
,907, or an increase for
1904 of about $66,0O0,0OO. Operating
expenses were $685., 1888 ,948 in 1904,
as against s1,257, ,,53S,s52 in 1903. The
ratio of operating expenses thus in
creased from 6616 per cent in 1903
to 67.75 per cent in 1904
This increase in the cost of operat- |
ing the railroads of the United States !
is of particular interest at this time.
1t resulted in a decrease of the reve-
nue. available for interest charges and
dividends of something over $6,OOO,-
900, the net earnings in 1904 being
S634, ,250,S73, as against $64O,644, 1873 in
1903. In other words, while the rail
roads sold over $66,00O,00O more trans
portation than in the preceding year,
The actual returns, as regards the
owners of the railroads, diminished
S6,00O,O0O. The figures of the inter-
state commerce commission demon
strate on their face, therefore, that
he public received cheaper transpor-
.ation, and the relative proportions OF
profit to the railroads materially dl-
ninished.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1905-04-18

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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1905-04-18
Russian Fleet Is SIGHTED.

Singapore, April 16.-The North
German Lloyd steamship Prinz Helm
rich reports that she sighted 18 yes
sells of the Russian Baltic squadron in
Kamarnh by at noon on Friday last.
The steamer did not sight any Japan
ese warships.
Kamranh bay is in Cochin China,
about 200 miles northeast Saigon.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1905-04-18
Are Hearing Things.

Hong Kong, April 16-The steamer
Tamalchus reports that she heard fir
ing $50 miles north or the Natuna
island at 1920 O'Clock on the afternoon
of April 12.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1905-04-18
The Verx Latest.

The very latest designs in ladies'
engraved calling cards and embossed
note paper and envelopes at The Ca
zette once. dtk
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1905-04-18

It flls the arteries with rich, red
blood. Makes new flesh and healthy
men and women, That's what Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea will do.
S5 cents, Tea or Tablets. Holmes q
Rixon.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1905-04-18
CHICAGO HusTLERs MINGLE
WITH WESTERN RUsTLERs.
FOR PLEASURE AND PROFIT
Commercial Men Join With "covv.
punchers" in Visit to Billings
Who They Are.

From Mondays Daily.
They came, they saw, and the con-
quered - everything except the
weather.
Early this MORNING the members
OF the Chicago Commercial associa.
| t1on, who arrived in their special
car, Sunlight, attached to train No.
., began to make short sallies about
the business part of the city. Later
the westbound Burlington train
brought the special car, Sunbeam. to.
gether with Superintendent Gillette's
private car, each of which contained
delegations to the annual stock meet
Ing at Miles City. The two visiting
parties were soon mixed up'' in
general greeting, after which the local
committee took them in charge and at.
tempted to outline some plan of enter.
tainment in conformity with the
weather. m
The nights rainstorm left the roads
in an almost impossible condition and
the idea first planned of drive
through the city and about the valley
had to be abandoned. Plans we're
made to give shorter outing to the
visitors, however, should the weather.
permit.
The delegation of the Chicago Com
mercial association started ON it's trip
Wednesday evening, April IL. The
first stop was brief one, at ST Paul,
after which short visits were made to
Little Falls and st. Cloud. Friday
the party took in Moorhead and Fargo,
and Saturday was spent at Bismark |
and Mandan, with a rest Sunday at |
jamestown, and arrived here this |
morning, as scheduled.
Entertained Everywhere.
Everywhere along the route the |
tourists met with the heartiest vel
come that western hospitality can
display. There were receptions, sight
seeing and banquets galore, and
every member of the committee ex-
presses entire satisfaction over the
fact that the purposes of the trip
have SO far been carried out with ap.
parent benefit to all concerned.
The newspaper fraternity is well
represented in the person of James e.
Defebaugh, editor of the American
Besides doing the all
round literary act Mr.. Defebaugh also
enacts well the "Silas Wegg" part
and occasionally drops into poetry.
This is the way he sees things at Bill
ings:
The Woody West.
We are looking for the wild and woody
west,
And it likely seems that we at last
have found it;
For Billings is by odds the wooliest
OF half a hundred cities close
around it.
We've seen no cowboys shooting up l
the town, {
We've seen no desperadoes drink 1
ing redeye, /
We've met no gentlemen of great re-
Like Diamond Dick and noted Rich I
ard Deadeye. i
We've failed to see a single shooting
scrape,
We haven't met with any lynching ,
party;
We haven't seen dude put off the =
map,
BY any greaser feeling bad and
hearty.
We've run across no herds of buffalo, '
We haven't met the famous Colonel c
Cody
sut Bill is busy with the lawyers, +
though, +
And isn't feeling very take-tha- +
oady. b
70 scenes like these make Billings
wild and woody, :,
For Billings Is as sweet as morn !,
ing's milk,
md Billings, as town, is feeling II
bully,
And individually as fine as silk.