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Amador ledger., 1906-03-23
The Work of the Heart.

One of the most remarkable things
about the heart is the amount of work
it does. Considering the organ as a
puWp whose task is to deliver a
known quantity of blood against a
known " head," it is easy to show
that In twenty-four hours a man s
heart does about 124 foot tons of
work. " In other Words" says a CO.
temporary, eff the whole force ex-
pended by the heart in twenty -four
hours we're gathered into one huge
stroke, such power would lift ia
tons one foot from the ground. A
similar calculation has been made re-
specting the amount of work expended
by the muscles involved IN breathing.
In twenty four hours these muscles
do about twenty-one foot tons of
work"
Amador ledger., 1906-03-23
The American Chameleon.

The American chameleon, small liz
ard (Anolis carolinensis), inhabits vari-
GUS parts of the southern United States.
The little animal has the remarkable
habit of quickly and completely chang
ing its colors, varying from brown to
yellow or pale green. Its food consists
Of insects. The little animal is perfect
ly harmless to higher forms Of life, Is
often kept as pet and has been worn
attached to a chain as an ornament.
The toes are provided with adhesive
pads, which enable the lizard to run
Nicholas.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-23
The First Knitting Machine.

Historic mention of hand knitting is
first found in the books of the time of
Queen Elizabeth, though it is known
that 1t was one of the arts Of the Pom
peiians. The first machine for knitting
was the invention Of one William Lee,
who made application for a patent in
England in $685. On being refused u
patent by the English authorities he
forthwith departed for France and
soon afterward set up a large factory
at Rouen. The Lee machine, which re-
MAINE the same as it was 200 years
before, was introduced in the colonies
during the Revolutionary war. A
sharp Yankee improved on it and set
up the first United States stocking
factory at Cohoes, n. Y, in 1882.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-23
Romance of a Song.

Yes, the Die Is Cast" has roman
tic history. 1t was written by Colonel
Paul Pestel Of the Russian army, who,
with others, conspired against the Rus
sian government in 1926. The plot was
discovered, he was arrested, imprison-
ed, tried and on July IL, 1928, was
hanged. During the interval between
his trial and execution he composed
the words and music Of this song and
with a bit Of iron scratched them on
the wall Of his cell, where the song
was found some years after his death.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-23
STANISLAUS FOREST RESERVE.
Applications for Grazing Permits.

Notice is hereby given that all
applications for permits to Craze
cattle, horses, and sheep within the
Stanislaus Forest Reserve during the
season of 1906, must be submitted to
S. L. N. Ellis, Forest Ranger in
charge, Sonora, California, on or be-
fore April first, 1906. Full inform
alton in regard to the grazing fees to
be charged, and blank forms to be
used in making application, Will be
furnished upon request addressed to
the above named officer.
THOMAS III. SHERRARD,
mr2-4t Acting Forester.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-23
Heart md Lunna

The action of the heart, lungs and di-
gestive system is involuntary, for the
reason that it is Indispensable to life
and must be carried on under all cir
cumstances. If q man had to think of
his heart or had to remember that he
must breathe or that his food must di-
gest he would have no time to do any
thing else, and If by chance he should
forget to keep his heart going or his
lungs in operation he would fall dead
on the spot.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-23
Quite the Contrary.

Tess-f certainly was surprised to
hear that Maud was married. Jess
Yes, it was rather unexpected. Tess
Her family's quite incensed, hear.
They say her husband is a man of alb
solutely no family. Jess-That's all
wrong. He was widower with four
children.-Philadelph Press.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-23

and is the synonym for
strength and purity. 1t is sold
in almost all the civilized coun-
tries of the globe.
If the cod fish became extinct
it would be a worldwide calam-
ity, because the oil that comes
from it's liver surpasses all other
fats in nourishing and life-giving
properties. Thirty years ago
the proprietors of Scott's Emul-
sion found a way of preparing
cod liver oil so that everyone can
take it and get the full value of
the oil without the Objectionable
taste. Scott's Emulsion is the
best thing in the world for weak,
backward children, thin, delicate
people, and all conditions of
wasting and lost strength.
Send for free sample
SCOTT s. BOVINE, CHEMISTS
4Os-41s PEARL STREET, NEW YORK
soc. and 800. All druggists.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-23
Doomed,

Emily, If William today asks you to
marry him you must tell him to speak
to me-"
"Yes, mamma. But If he does not?"
Then tell him l want to speak to
him" ."-FIiegende Batter
Amador ledger., 1906-03-23
A M,tt.r os Crodi+

HE is always Dragging that he
doesn't owe anybody a dollar"
"Well," answered the man who bor-
rows, thank heaven my credit is not
that tbad."-EXchange
Amador ledger., 1906-03-23
SCIENTIFIC
MISCELLANY
Reported weekly for the Legder.

The Midnight Sun at Paris. An
Easily-Made Stone. Disease Chloro-
torming.-A Product for Tropical
Farms.-Dissociatlor by X-Rays.-
Visible Digestion. 1.-The Latent Image.
Automatic Lighting.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-23
More Than Clever

Ted - Is Sawyer o clever doctor?
Ned-Oh, very! He can tell woman
patient she needs to take beauty ex-
ercises without offending her. New
Yorker.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-23
Trouble.

The fellow who "borrows trouble"
always has on hand enough to start a
gloom factory. Try lending it for
awhile.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-23

Patience is the support Of weakness;
Impatience is the ruin of STRENGTH.
Cotton.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-23

Can it be true, as is so constantly af-
firmed, that there is no sex in soulsf
doubt 1t eedingly.-Coleridge
Amador ledger., 1906-03-23

Call and see the immense new stock
at Pete Piccardo's.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-02

run riot. Many of the most attractive
ones merely a melange of iaces, real
where the purse will afford 1t. or good
ly limitations, as may be where economy
is an object. Not that machine made
laces are always inexpensive, there are
some of them that are quite as costly as
many real laces. Two, three and even
four kinds OF lace, If well selected, may
enter into the construction of a simple
little blouse and, in addition, an effective
scrap or two of embroidery will not be
amiss to accentuate the design.
Handwork, wherever possible, Is to be
preferred, although there are machines
and attachments nowadays that make
the work of the embroiderie1 seem slow
and costly by comparison, and oftentimes
1T is we'll nigh impossible to tell the one
from the other. Transparent, or at the
most semitransparent. materials are the
preferred ones, ana there are some charm
ing little slips In delicate colorings TO
be worn beneath One can purchase ready
made slips in China silk for mere trifie,
but the fastidious will much prefer to
have such made from the chiffon double
or chiffon cloth, as it is called-and just
as carefully fitted to the figure as a
skilled dressmaker can manage.
The more expensive the blouse, the bet
ter it clings to the figure. There is alb
solutely no putting or sagging at the
waist, no pouch" above the belt, in the
latest French productions. In many of
them the pleats that are necessary to
confine the fulness at the waist are made
after the manner of darts and the materi-
al cut away beneath so that every unnec-
essary inch of bulk or bunchiness Is done
away with.
In all manner of waists the yoke is max
ing itself quite conspicuous 1t appears
In linen, in lace. in chiffon, In silk, and
usually 1t is OF the shallowest in the
front and back and so built as to extend
well over the sleeve seam on the shout
ders, and so aid in the broad-shoulder
line that is so fattering to the seeming
size of ones waist
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-02

tie needlewoman discovers possibilities
In many piece that her employer would
pass unnoticed, and the result is that
the woman Is envted by her acquaintances
for the number, style and originality of
her possessions in the separate waist line.
The big shops, and the little ones, too,
for that matter, are not showing the new
waists as yet. except to a few favored
customers. The stockrooms, however, are
piled up with pieces of prettiness that
will appeal tremendously later on. For
one thing. there are some few little points
in the construction of the new models
that differ from what the summer season
saw. Collars are higher, as though to
emphasize the fact that the st. Cecilia,
or Dutch neck, has been laid away with
the summer suns and sunburn and
freckles. Sleeves, as already noted, are
noticeably long in the imported models,
and there is quite marked difference In
cut. The underarm seam Is made to slope
towards the front, and there is not nearly
SO much material ut the waistline as the
maker put into the summer models. The
effect Is one that conforms far better to
the new figure, wherein the bust line is
accentuated, the waist made to seem
smaller and rounder than it did In the
preceding corset lines.
And speaking of the waist brings up
Tie SuuJeCl VI pe1lS- 1t Is TO De noted
that all of the best makers are furnish
Ing their patrons with belts to match the
blouse. The order has gone forth that a
long and slender waist is TO be the thing
and the ceinture TO match the waist aids
In creating this effect. Where the belt
matches the skirt-a fashion that we
have followed for quite sometime-the ng-
ure is inevitably foreshortened, no matter
how much sloped and pointed or how
cleverly the belt may be cut But with
the belt matching the waist, In color II
not In material, Just the opposite result
Is achieved, and the figure made to look
just so much tailed and more slender.
In those dainty little blouses that are
intended to express some degree Of dressi-
ness in their wear extravaganza seems to
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-02

in the brilliantly tinted autumn woods
1t Is prophesied that the vogue of the
pale pastel colors for tailor made wear
is to be renewed for winter wear. Last
winter few of the fashionables sported
tailor mades In pale blue, a faint rose
shade and the Iightest possible terra cot
ia, favor being distributed in about the
order named. The of-color whites. too,
are to be received in good company, and
the fafntest shades of gray and of lilac
and lavender to remain In standing.
With furry accessories those delicateiy
tinted costumes present an air of ex-
travagance and dressiness in winter time,
and with the short skirt that Is worn
for street purposes they do not show
soil as early In their career as might be
expected.
The craze for Jewels and jewelry Is on
the increase. In Paris Ii is no longer
considered in bad taste, or at all repre-
hensfble, to wear imitation Jewels. 1t
must be conceded that the Parisians ex-
eel In the manufacture and mounting of
those limitations. many of which are cal
culated to deceive any but an expert
1t must not be imagined, however. that
such pieces are cheap or cheap looking
The settings are of gold or OF platinum,
and the mounting is done by skilled Jew
skill are concerned. real jewels do not
receive any better treatment.
A fancy neckpiece, a long chain of
pearls. four or even more rings on either
hand and a couple of bracelets is not
considered any too great display at
present And IL a fancy brooch or two
be added 70 the corsage the wearer Is
still well within the limits of present
taste.
Beautifully artistic designs are dis
played In those "simili' pieces, as they
are termed abroad. spray for the hair
was shown In small cut brilliants-imita-
ton. be 1t understood. The center was a
wild rose, and a spray of maidenhair fern
extended for some six inches on either
side of this. The setting was Of plati-
mum. the brilliants carefully cut and pol
tshed. and the mounting in every way
above criticism. And for this the sum OF
1000 francs roughly estimated. 5000 was
asked.
Society leaders and residents of the
most fashionable parts of New York must
be taking to quite course of reading on
household topics. II one is to Judge from
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-02

the displays In the windows of leading
book shops. Books upon domestic science,
the several departments of housekeeping,
culinary hints and wrinkles. furniture,
home decorations and the like are per-
sistently displayed; and the latest author
tiles on all of these and other kindred
subjects are indicated by small placards
conspicuously placed. Gardening, too.
seems to come in for a share of atten-
ton; but there seems to be no room for
anything else II 1t were but one shop
that made such a display. one might pass
1t without comment: but when some half
d dozen, well spaced, all seem actuated
by the same idea. IL affords food for
thought.
water without and within" was the
sole prescription of a fashionable physi-
clan to wealthy patient who came to
him with q list Of physical Ills and all
ments of ominous length. She could not
sleep, she had no appetite. she was ner-
vous and depressed, and on ad fndni-
tum.
AS a general thing. women do not ap-
preciate plain water much as they
should do. sponge of In tepid-not
cold-water when fatigued will prove
more refreshing than anything else A
glass OF cold water. not too cold, taken
the last thing at night and another the
first thing IN the morning will overcome
glass of plain water. slipped slowly. will
prove calming. By the way. this same
physician says that water. when drunk
cold and quickly, acts a depressant on
the heart and nerves; when slipped slowly,
it acts as a gentle stimulant.
A gallon OF water daily. taken In half
pint Doses is said to be absolutely neces-
sary to health in warm countries. and
three quarts in the same period Is the
prescription for these ATTITUDES. The stout
woman must plan to do her drinking be-
tween meals, taking no fluids for half an
hour before or an hour after meals: and
her skinny sister may follow the same
rule, but take even more fluids.
In washing the face with soap and
water one is expected to rinse OF In not
less than four waters, making the last
one as cold possible and dashing IL
with both hands against the skin, 50 that
a little shock of contact Is induced This
will tend to harden both skin and muscles
OF the face, prevent, or at least forestaIi.
wrinkles by contracting the tiny pores
the surface and the nerves and muscles
underneath
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-02
Sauntering in Fashion Land.

The real lace mitten will undoubtedly
become an imperative part of the au-
tumn and winter brides wedding cos
tune. Many of the most noted brides
of the summertime followed this old time
fashion, much to the relief of the groom,
the clergyman, the maid Of honor and
all generally concerned. That awkward
pause while the bride surrenders her
bouquet to the maid of honor and tugs
at a glove that is, nine times out Of ten.
a size or so too small for her while the
officiating clergyman Is waiting to put
the all-important ring on her finger, is
altogether obviated in the wearing OF the
lace mitten. With the short sleeve the
lace arm covering is in better taste, es-
pecially when one can secure a lace to
match that of the gown, and the fingers
free to receive the ring without any
preliminary fuss or confusion. Many of
the summers brides wore the mittens
that their mothers wore at their wed
dings during the sixties and the early
seventies, when real lace mittens, wells
and parasol covers were q part of every
gentlewoman's rousseau, and those who
have had to purchase them recently have
had to pay goodly price for similar
ones.
The lingerie craze has extended even
to Innings and dress shields. These lat
ter indispensibles are shown In the shops
with frilling of narrow Valenciennes
laces all around. the shopwoman some
times explaining that In pinning the
shields into summer waists tiny safety
pins caught through the lace avert the
possibility Of piercing, and thereby ruin
ing the shield itself is avoided.
Lingerie Innings Of the little coats, fash
toned from silks of various kinds and en-
riched with hand embroideries, are Of
fered. These are usually In sheer
lawn or batiste and are trimmed with
lace edgings, pleatings. insertions and the
like. They are supposed to cover the
rich brocade which makes the lining for
all the new wraps and to be taken out
and Numbered IS often as may be deemed
necessary. A lacking stitch at the neck
and in the armsize 10 all that is neces-
sary to hold them IN place when In wear.
Jarretelles are shown with little fanci-
full coverings Of lawn and lace in place
Of the usual ribbon, and In many In
stances this covering Ii slipped on over
the ribbon casing that covers the elastic
and saves the rich satin ribbon from soil.
The little lingerie corset cover that
Just covers the corset and no more Is
back again, and many Of the best cor
setieres furnish some four or six Of such
with each clients corset. A fancy pin
or two holds them In place. 30 that they
may be instantly removed for the neces-
sary visit to the laundry.
Roman striped ribbons. In gay coiorings,
are being much used for sash, belt and
cravat purposes. On some of the drst
crop Of felt hats-mostiy OF the outing
patterns-a scarf Is made to match the
cravat and ceinture, thus bringing the
entire outdoor costume into harmony.
Various shades Of red for the ground
color and vivid stripes. In which gold
and pale blue are prominent, seem to
take best, and 1t must be confessed that
they make a pretty splotch of color on
the tennis ground, the golf links and
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-02
Ole Dainty Ceisha Waist.

Fine plain nets are being made much
use OF in the fashioning OF the dressier
type of blouse. such as are expected to
do duty for luncheon and afternoon wear.
Here handwork reigns supreme, and It
Is no wonder that seemingly extor-
tionate price Is exacted for those nlmy
looking little nothings. when one con-
siders the vast amount OF tucking and
shirring and ruching that Is required to
make an impression on the plain surface
Of the net One of the prettiest exam
pies seen yet Is presented herewith, q
design that lends itself delightfully."- to
copying by either professional or anna
teur dressmaker. The little blouse Is
plain and unlined. so that slips OF various
colors may be worn beneath. In order to
bring it in accordance with the skirt
worm The yoke shsws quarter-inch tucks
running both lehgthwise and crosswise,
forming square nlN.a pattern. and pre-
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-02

note of emphasis to the finer kinds, I'M
mediately begins to suggest possibilities
In the way OF fancy blouses. At any Of
the places where they teach dress-cutting
Is 1t possible to get pattern OF a shirt
waist cut to ones own measurements for
a small sum, and this II serve as a
foundation whereon to use all sorts of
fancifui developments in the way of elabo-
ration for further blouses. A very sheer
nainsook Is embroidered In big daisy
pattern. the center of the flower display
ing some openwork, and the work all
well padded SO that 1t stands out In bold
relief. shallow yoke is formed of al
ternate strips of yalenciennes and pointe
de gene lace, and the embroidery. laid on
an allover Ealenciennes. forms the body
and sleeves of the blouse. The back Is
similar in construction to the front, and
the sleeve stops short below the bend OF
the elbow.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-02

After quite a period of neglect the shirt
maker Is taking up those soft and fine
fanneIs once more Recent importations
show those goods In all Of the daintiest
tints and patterns imaginable, and SO far
from being at all thick and heavy later
productions well deserve to be described
as chiffon nannels- In many ways they
are fully as light as an Atwood challis Is
won't to be. The model illustrated Is IN
a very pale blue flannel. with printing In
sapphire tfnts and little spray showing
pale pink flower and green foliage.
Deep pleats occupy the shoulder seams,
afording sufficient width across the
fronts The underarm seams are deeply
curved toward the waistiine, and the
pleats that adjust the fitness at the belt
are cut away beneath. SO that there Is no
undue bulk or ciumsiness. The sleeve is
q single seam pattern, full throughout, and
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-02

senting the appearance CT lattice. The
blouse and sleeve have the tucks run In
groups of three, In a slanting direction,
crossing to form a plaid. and a dainty
little lace and embroidery medallion posed
In the center OF each. The CUT to the
short elbow sleeve matches the yoke, and
the wavy band of real Cluny lace that
serves to Join the yoke aud blouse Is
matched In the Cluny edge that trims the
sleeve frills and edges the featherboned
collar Loops of this same coliarboue
are used to support the sleeve at the
shoulder seam and prevent the soft net
from sagging fatty on the arm The
fastening. as usual. is In the back.
Embroidered Bands Are Effective
To the skilled needlewoman few yards
OF lace entire deux, ditto embroidered
bands, and a little coarse lace to give a
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-02
WOMEN CONDUCTORS ON CARS.

The area OF employment for women con-
tinues to increase. Sometime ago the
ChiIIicothe fO.) Electric Street Railway
Company installed seven young women az
conductors On their cars and the expert
me1t has proved great success When
the advertisement was inserted In e local
paper over 100 women applied for pis~1.
seven OF whom were carefully seiecued.
The fortunate applicants are all OF good
family and OF personal attract'veness.
They receive 81 per week and are on duty
nine hours q day and have one day on In
every week. They claim that the work
is much better than any OF the indoor oc-
equations open to women.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-02

ing 1t only for formal occasions. rhen she
In compelled to modify the rule. Then
she adopts an old ivory shade. but deity
manages to ningle her beloved tint some
where In the trimming or accessories.
Just now she is glorious to look at In .
frock OF brown tulle, made with be-
wfldering succession of nounces from hip
to hem. The corsage Is low, a froth Of
tulle defining the decoiletage, and the
sleeves merely an ombrelle shape covered
with the same frothy founcings- Brown
iridescent spangtes are sparfngly used
upon the corsage, although the pointed
ceinture fairly giistens and glitters with
them, and the effect Of the crisp. auburn
hair, worn Madonna-wise. the brown eyes.
the clear complexion that goes with this
color combination. Is admirable to b.
hold
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-02

with a shaped cuff that cIings closely to
the wrist, fastening with three buttons
and buttonholes on the underside. The
neck Is finished with q plain band. 50
that separate collars OF any variety may
be worn The dainty neck dressing pic
fured In a heavy white linen shows the
rabat ends. three OF them overlapping, and
the lowest one deliberately decorated with
neediework. Both collar and ends are
seaIioped and buttonhoIed on the edges,
and a little soft white ruching makes a
dainty finish at the throat
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-02

A well-known artists wife Is never seen
except In a brown costume, this color
matching her auburn hair and brown
eyes to perfection For more years than
the scribe can count this attractive wom-
an has chung persistentiy to brown, vary
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-02

The Plain Tailored Shirt II Prom
1nent-Men's Shirtin1s Much m
eIty-Dressy Examples Become
More and Moro Extravagant-
Fine Net BlOuses with COlOred
Slips Beneath-StiH Collars and
Cuffs Are Back Again-The Mat
ter of Neck Dressings - The
Ceinturc a Vexed Question.