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Amador ledger., 1906-04-27
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Amador ledger., 1906-04-27
Timber Land Act June 3, 1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,
United States Land Office,
Sacramento Cal

Sacramento, Cal.
November q, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that In com
pliance with the provisions of the act
of Congress of June 5, 1878, entitled
IAN act for the sale of timber
lands in the states of California,
Oregon, Nevada, and Washington Ter
ritory, as extended to all the Public
Land States by act of August 4, 1892
SIlas Berry Henson of Pine Grove,
county of Amador, State of California,
has this day filed in this office his
sworn statement, No 1894, for the
purchase of the S E4 of s W d of
Section No % in township No s N,
range No IA +, M. ID. NJ, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timbe or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and
to establish his claim to said land
before Richard Webb, U. S. Com
missioner, at jackson, Cal. on Fri
day, the 25th day of May, 1906.
He names as witnesses: Frank Will
Iiams, of Pine Grove, Amador county,
Cal, l.. H. Cook, of Volcano, Amador
county, Cal, A. Liversedge, of Vol
cano, Amador county, Cal, A. Jones
of Pine Grove, Amador county, Cal.
Any and all persons claiming ad
versely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims IN this
office on or before said 25th day of
May 1906.
JOHN ARMSTRONG,
Register.
5ecX-1Ot
Amador ledger., 1906-04-27
Dowry on Approval.

A curious custom prevails among
Roumanian peasants. When a Rou-
manian girl is of a marriageable age,
all her trousseau, which has been care
fully woven, spun and embroidered by
her mother and herself, is placed in a
painted wooden box. When Il young
man thinks Of asking TO be allowed to
pay his attentions to the girl he is at
liberty at first to open the box, which
is always placed conveniently at hand,
and examine the trousseau. If the suit
or is satisfied with the quantity and
quality of the dowry he makes for
NAL application for the girls hand, but
if, on the contrary, the trousseau does
not please him, he is quite at liberty to
retire.
Amador ledger., 1906-04-27
SNAKES OF SARAWAK.
The PythOns Are Enormous and Feed
on Pigs and Children.

Ine fythOnS Are enormous and Feed
ON Pigs and Children.
In the Sarawak Gazette is an article
on the snakes of that part of Borneo.
Of the poisonous reptiles it says: "The
cobra (Naja tripudians) is a black
snake which raises its head to strike
when irritated, at the same time ex-
panding the hood at either side of the
neck 1t spits at intruders and Kisses
like a cat, whence it Is known as
''ular tedong puss;'' in some parts, too,
as ''tedong mata hari." The word "te-
dong" in Sarawak is apparently ap-
piled to all large snakes which Malays
consider to be poisonous, and, as our
Malays are but i'll acquainted with
these animals, quite a number of large
but harmless forms are designated by
this term. The hamadryad (Naja bun
garus) is brown snake, considerably
bigger but rarer than the cobra. 1t is
rather shy, but when cornered, like
the cobra, it raises its head and ex-
pands the hood before striking. Its
food is chiefly other snakes.
LESS dangerous than these najas
are the vipers, of which the most
common species is the green viper,
which reaches length of two feet or
more. The head is large and shaped
like an ace of spades. This creature is
a tree snake and very sluggish. The
'bUngarus' are of several species, one,
Bungarus fasciatus, Of length up to
four feet, being black with yellow
rings. 1t is called the 'ular buku tebu'
Sugar cane joints by natives. There
are also sea snakes of many species.
The tail of sea snake Is fattened
and oarlike"
Sarawak has other snakes: "Of the
pythons there are two species. Py-
thon reticulatus grows to an enor-
nous size, over twenty feet. 1t is
very fond of pigs, but varies its diet
by various animals, including even
children. The oil of this snake is used
by Malays as an embrocation for
bruises. The other species of python
Python curtus, is interesting in that
its flesh tastes like that of fowl-at
least, so Dyaks say, and they are au-
thOrities on snake flesh, for they eat
number of the large snakes"
Amador ledger., 1906-04-27
A STORM IN THE JUNGLE.
It Comes With n Roar Like That of 8
Giant Waterfall.

II Comes With n Roar Like That of
Giant Waterfall.
People who have never been in q
jungle talk of the sky as a painter
talks of the horizon or a seafaring man
of the offing-as if when you wanted
to see it you only need use your eyes.
But in the jungle you don't see the
sky-at least you only see a few scrag-
gy patches of it overhead through the
openings in the twigs and leaves. Nei-
ther do you feel the wind bolwing, nor
get burned or dazzled by the sun, nor
even see that luminary except by mo-
mentary glimpses about midday, from
which it follows that jungle man does
not usually pretend to be weatherwise
If he does he is even greater hum
bug than the rest of the weather proph-
cts. On the afternoon about which we
are speaking 1 remember setting forth
on my walk in the still glow of the
tropical calm and wondering rather at
the intense stiffness of the surrounding
forest. Then the air grew cooler and
the green of the foliage in front seemed
to deepen, and presently there was 4
sound as of a giant waterfall in the
distance. Waterfalls do not, however.
grow louder every second, whereas the
noise in front did so. Then there was
Il loud, angry growl as of a dozen
lions. \ minute more and the whole
jungle began to roar as if fifty squad
rOnS of heavy cavalry were coming up
at a gallop. Then came drop of rain
and a peal of thunder which seemed to
make the world stop.
Then the storm began. The sky
above darkened; the trees clattered;
the brushWood beneath Kissed and bow
ed itself. A deluge of raindrops blot
ted out the narrow view. Down ii
came, soaking through the densest
leaves under which one fed for refuge,
striking the grass and sand with mil
lions Of dull thuds, dashing furiously
against the leaves as if they We're so
many hostile shields, streaking the air
with innumerable perpendicular lines
and hurting itself down with the force
of bullets.
In such a downpour one may as we'll
walk and get wet as stand still and get
wet. Unfortunately one did not know
where to walk to. The "circumbendi-
bus system" presupposes the fact that
the wagon wheels and bullock tracks
can be seen and noted, but when the
cart track is no longer a cart track, but
call turned to rushing waters" such
tracks cannot be seen, and unless you
have pocket compass you may as
we'll try to fly as to get back to where
you came from. When one reads of
travellers lost in the backwoods, they
always steer by the sun-and probably
very badly-but when there is no sun
what are you to do?-Siam Press.
Amador ledger., 1906-04-27

SAFE DEPOSIT.-Safe deposit boxes can be
rented from the Bank of Amador County at the
small expense of 35 cents a month thereby Sc
curing you against any possible loss from fire
or otherwise. Don't overlook this opportunity
of protecting your valuables.
SAVE MONEY-Patronize home institu-
ton. Send money away through the Bank of
Amador County; you will save 10 per cent and
upward over postoffice or express. Money sent
10 all parts OF the United States and also all
parts of the world. We have the latest quota
tions on foreign exchange
SAVE MONEY-It doesn't cost anything to
deposit money in the Bank of Amador County
Ihey receive deposits from S. up. Commence
the new year hy opening up bank account.
man or woman with bank account has a
financial standing. Don't bury your money:
when you die 1t can't be found and you are liza
BILE to be robbed while alive
Amador ledger., 1906-04-27
A Choice of Evils.

Landlady-Would you advise me to
send my daughter to a cooking school
or to a music school? Boarder refec-
tively)-Well l think I'd send her to a
cooking school. 1t may be more fatal
in its results, but it isn't anything like
so noisy.
Amador ledger., 1906-04-27
DiplomaticaIIy Put,

81 am afraid you are absolutely gov
erned by your wife"
NO" answered Mr.. Meekton, who
had been reading the foreign news,
I'm not absolutely governed by her.
but l must admit that J am very much
within her sphere of influence. Wash
ingtOn Star.
Amador ledger., 1906-04-27
The Hanson

Teacher-You've been very good
boy for the last day or two, Bobbie.
L haven't seen you fighting with the
other boys or romping in the school
room. Bobbie-Yes'm. 1 got a stiff
neck.-Cleveland Leader.
Amador ledger., 1906-04-27

In Bohemia courtships are abnormal
~ long. In that country engagements
frequently last from fifteen to twenty
years.
Amador ledger., 1906-04-27

consequence of self abuse and excess nroduc.
ing the following symptoms: Sallow counte-
nance dark spots under the eyes, pain in the
head. ringing in the ears, loss of confidence,
dl1hdence In approaching strangers, palpitation
OF the heart, weakness of the limbs and back
loss OF memory. pimples on the face, coughs,
consumption, etc.
DIR. GIBBON has practiced in San Francisco
over 40 years, and those troubled should not
fail to consult him and receive the benefit of
his great skill and experience. The doctor
cures when others fail. Try him. Cures guar
anteed. Persons cured at home. Charges reas-
enable. Call or write
DIR. J. F. GIBBoN, 500 Kearney street, San
Francisco. CAL
Amador ledger., 1906-04-27
OFFICER FRED C. KR1pp,s WIFE

of Sacramento successfully treated and cured
after failing in other quarters. Had been
suffering with liver and abdominal trouble
for years and is now as well as she ever
was.
Amador ledger., 1906-04-27
United States COMMISSIONS
J JACKSON

JACKSON, AL.
Will attend to Homestead and other filings :.
taking of final proofs and all other Land
Business.
Deeds and other legal documents drawn up.
Agent for Phoenix Assurance Company OF
London, and Washington Providence Fire In
ie22tf
Amador ledger., 1906-04-27
TO THE UNFORTUNATE
DIR. GIBBON

This old reliable and
themoSt successful Spe-
claliSt in San Francis
CO stillcontinues to cure
all Sexual and Seminal
Diseases,such as Ghon-
orrhea, Gleet. Structure,
Syphilis in allits forms
Skin Diseases, Nervous
De b bility, Impotency,
Seminal WeakneSS. and
Amador ledger., 1906-04-27

Alfonso Ginocchio, S. G. Spagnoli, John Strohm
Frederick Eudey and Alex Eudey of Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1906-04-27
BANK OF AMADOR COUNTY
Iuc0rPOraU6u NOVemDer, I6g5
Capital Stock : $4,000
BOARD oF DIRECTORS

President Alfonso Ginocchio
Vlce-Pres1dent. 80. .............S. G. Spagnoli
Secretary and Cashier .. Frederick Eudey
Amador ledger., 1906-04-27
"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 1 will call on YOU.
Estimates furnished without cost
on any kind of building. Will
make plans and specifications for
you. mar2tf
Amador ledger., 1906-04-27

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Connecticut western news., 1906-07-05
He Heard the Yankees StnR.

'I shall never forget the first time heard Rally Round the Flag" says an ex-Confederate. Twas a nasty night during the seven days light, and If I remember rightly 1t wns rain- ing. I was on picket when just before taps some fellow on the other side struck up that song. and others joined In tlie chorus until 1t seemed to me the whole Yankee army was singing. Tom B.. who was with me, sung out: Good heavens, cap, what are those fellows made of, anyway? Here we've licked 'em six days running, and now ca the eve of the seventh they're singing "Ral- ly Round the Flag I am not natu- rally superstitious, but tell you that song sounded to me like the 'knell of doom,' and my heart went down Into my boots, and, though I tried to do my duty. it was an uphill fight with me after that night"
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-05
HE RANG OUT LIBERTY.
The Grave of William Hurry Added
 to patsiotism's Landmarks.

The Grnve of William Hurry Added to Patsiotism's Landmarks. The grave of the man who first rang the Liberty bell has been found. For many years all trace had been lost of the bell ringer who obeyed the injunc- ton lettered on the statehouse bell in Philadelphia. by ringing it vigorously and 'proclaiming liberty throughout l the land and to the inhabitants there of"
 It was known to few historians in a vague way that his name was William Hurry and that he was man well ad- vanced in years on that immortal day, but the familiar poem. 'The Liberty Bellman," with it's thrilling lines "Ring!" he shouts. "Ring. grandpa!
 Ring. oh. ring for libertyI' And straightway at the signal
 The old bellman lifts his hand And sends the good news making
 Iron music through the land, had surrounded Hurry with a legendary atmosphere that made many persons regard him as a sort of myth.
 
 frequent searches for the body to prove his reality, If nothing more. but these were all In vain until recently the graveyard of the old Pine Street Pres byterian church. Fourth and Pine streets, Philadelphia, was discovered to be the last resting place of the fa- nous Revolutionary character.
 e.. .ls T. cob Low, sexton of the church. When Low came upon Hurry's grave the heaGstone was sunk almost out of sight. Only two letters, "R" and "Y,"' of the name Hurry were visible. Lows curiosity was aroused, and, rais- ing the stone with careful precautions against breaking 1t, he cleared 1t of the moss and mold and was overjoyed to find that 1t marked the grave of the Liberty bellman.
 An examination of the stone shows that at tho time he rang the bell Hurry was a man of fifty-five years. He was born Oct. 70, 1I21.
 Hurry's activity ln the cause of free dom did not stop with the ringing of the old bell. now next to the original drafts of the Declaration of Independ- ence and the constitution of the United States the most prized relic connected with the birth of the nation. He volun- teered for service In the Continental army and served with distinction In a number of battles. His signature on call for volunteers Is still In possession of the old church.
 It Is a somewhat pathetic circum- stance that Hurry did not live to see the complete triumph of the colonists over Great Britain. He died In 17S1, two years before the surrender of Washington Post
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-05
BLUE BADGE OF HONOR.
President Roosevelt's Tribute to the
 Man Ia Uniform.

President Rooseye1t's Tribute to the
 Man In Uniform.
 A notable tribute to the American soldle- was paid by President RooSc- welt in letter to Secretary Taft in- dorsing the action of court martial which reduced Lieutenant Roy l. Fay Tor twelve files for unbecoming con- 1uct toward an enlisted man of his command. A sergeant of his company occupied seat at theater in front of Taylor. At the latter's request or di- rection the sergeant moved to another part of the house. The court martial followed.
 The president says In his letter, which is dated Feb. 5, 1906:
 ''In my judgment Lieutenant Taylor committed one of the most serious faults which any officer can commit am glad that he was reduced twelve files. It is pleasure to record the fact that his offense was altogether ex- eeptional In the body to which he be- longs. I know of no other officer who has ever been guilty of similar miscon- duct.
 There is no body of men in this country of similar size which merits so well of the country as the body of of ficers and enlisted men In the army and navy of the United States. Not only should the country as a whole jealously guard the interests of these men and regard their honor as being identified to a peculiar degree and In a peculiar sense with It's own, but the members of the body should them selves feel the same jealous eagerness to uphold the honor and standing of all connected with 1t. Above all, this should be the object of the officers as regards the enlisted men.
 ''The more civilized a nation Is, the more honestly desirous 1t is of secur- ing peace, the greater should be the care with which 1t fosters and encour- ages the preservation of the military virtues among its citizens, and in no way can this be better achieved than by resolute effort to secure proper rec army and navy. The uniform of the enlisted man is a badge of honor. It entities him to peculiar consideration. It shows that in the great majority of cases he has learned those habits of self command, of self restraint, of obc- dience and of fearlessness in the face of danger which put him above most of his fellows who have not possessed similar privileges. To strive to dis T. l.. literally an infamy, for 1t Is in reality one of the most serious offenses which can be committed against the stability and greatness of our nation. New York Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-05
Hn-N in Eycurh MusIin

Muslin may be bleached by wettirg it thoroughly and then spreading it out on the grass in the sun, says the St. Louis Republic. Repeat this as often as necessary, or try javelle wa ter. This useful mixture is sold by most druggists, but it is not difficult to make and Is much less expensive when prepared at home.
 Every laundrcss should use it, as it is very efIicacious in keeping table linen and children's white clothes free from fruit stains. X small teacupful of the fluid added to a boiler of water will assist materially in keeping the clothes white and will not injure them in the least.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-05
How to TSr,,, ,.c,. r,,,,.,o

A cheese w.ta an n.lcStion of god. ness will have an even cpl5red not n mottled. rind. The moment you press your finger tips on the riil you can begin to judge of the Inferior makeup of cheese, says the St. Louis post. Dispatch. If tt yields rcaGlly to tho pressure O. the fingcrl and the rlnd breaks or does not spring back readily when the pressure Is withdrawn. you have got Il soft article. caused by the slack cooling of the curd, want of acid, or both. At best It will have an insipid flavor and will go or as 1t ages. X good cheese will be mellow to the touch, yet firm. Its rind will be of an even tint. elastic and free from puffs. and the sample will reveal firm, close grained. buttery cheese of Il nut v flavor
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-05
How to Is-atcrnrocf Eaotr.

Put pound of tailow and half a pound of resin in pot on the G:.: when melted and mixed warm tl;' boots and apply the hot stuff wi.L q painters byuSl until neither ths sole nor the upper le2tfer will suck in any more, says the New York Journal. If it is desired that the boots should immediately take polish, melt aI ounce of wax with q teaspooncul Cf lampblack. \ Gay after the boots have been treated with tu'low and resin rub over them this wax in tur- pcntinc. but not before tho fro. The exterior will then have a coat of Wax alone and will shine E!;c q mirror. Tallow or any other grease becomes rancid and rots the stitching as well as leather, but the resin gives it an anti septic quality which preserves the whole
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-05
THE FOURTH AT MBANG.
How They Celebrate Independence
 Day In the PhflippineH.


 Day In the Philippines
 The inhabitants of Nueya EciJa did not neglect to celebrate the Fourth In a substantial way at Bambang. as the following programme indicates, says O Manila American of last July. The fiesta almost rivaled that In the capi- tai.
 The programme follows:
 National salute at sunrise.
 Sa m.-Grand military and civic parade. Eleven thousand school children were in line In class formation. followed by floats, the band of the town of Solana, the in- sular and provincial officials. the officials and prominent citizens of Solana, the band of Bagdad, officials and prominent citizens of Bagdad the Bambang band. officials and prominent citizens of Bam- bang and Dupax and then the general public. special feature of the parade was float representing a steamboat, with the full complement of officers and crew, and another float with forty-five Filipino girls representing forty five states. There were American eagles, wild Igorrotes, Ilongotes and Pul&janes danc- ing war dances and other spectacular fea- lures.
 ga. m.-Pubiic speaking in the plaza. 10 a. m. to Noon.-Formal guard mount by the constabulary of the province. pa- trtotic songs by 100 school children, an opera by the crew of the steamboat and athletic sports. including a foot race, po- tato race. sack race. hurdle race and three legged race.
 Noon.-Grand dinner to the general pub lie. This was an elaborate affair. five deer. numerous wild hogs and one large beef being served In barbecue style.
 to D. m.-Bicycle and horse races. Forty horses were entered for the ";snillo de h!ero' and running races. The after noon passed off with great enthusiasm. fully great as that which greeted the mornings festivities.
 9p. m.-Graad ball at the presidencia.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-05
How 10 Clean Yrlrct-

AS cleansing agent the virtues of paraffs are fairly well known. but few people know that 1t is- the best thing with which to clean velvet, says Tit-Bits. The method of using Is to stretch tln velvet on a table, dampen n small piece of flannel with naratiin and rub the pile of the velvet gently and briskiy. AS soon as the fianael gets dirty take another piece. The vel vet will look like new. the most deli. cate colors being restored by this proc ess. The objectionable smell soon wears ofr
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-05
Lincoln nnd the Paymnstcr.

One of the many paymasters at Washington sought an introduction to President Lincoln. Arriving at the White House opportunely. he was made known to MT. Lincoln by a United States marshal. While he was shaking hands with the president the paymas- ter remarked: II have no official busi- ness with you, Mir. President. I only called to pay my respects" II under stand" replied MT. Lincoln, and from the complaints of the soldiers I think that is about all you ever do pay"