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Amador ledger., 1907-03-22
Burden
Foigu r'e
By CLAY MARsDEN
Copyright, 1905. by Ruby Douglas

Come right in," said the girl at the
head of the stairs. Il have been eX.
pecting you for an hour"
1T is pleasant to be expected laugh.
ed Burden.
THAT will do" said the girl sharply
mo impertinence or shall report you
to the janitress."
Burden could not quite see what the
janitress had to do with the matter.
but he lifted the soft slouch hat that
was part of his fishing tOggery and
started to pass on up the stairs to his
apartment.
"Come in here" called the girl i'm
periously. you don't suppose that
came downstairs to meet you, do youT"
She led the way through an open
door, affording vista Of chaos, to the
parlor of the apartment. ''Those pic
lures had better be hung first" she
commanded 81 will tell you where"
Burden gasped. For the first time
he realized what was expected of him.
She had mistaken him for day work
er for whom she had probably sent to
aid her in Strengthening out her new
home The fact that he was in an
old suit and had rung the nearest bell
in the lobby because he had forgotten
his keys accounted for the error. 1t
had been her bell he had rung. She
was expecting man to help, and she
had supposed that he was the one.
She had not been flirting after all.
Somehow Burden was rather glad of it.
There would not be very much do
ing in the street that afternoon, so he
slipped off his coat and went to work.
1t was evident that the little woman
intended to get the full worth of her
money out of him, for she kept him
busy, and under her skillful direction
the fiat soon assumed an appearance
of orderliness he had not supposed pos
sible in so short time.
She explained that her mother would
arrive the next morning and that she
Amador ledger., 1907-03-22
The Deadly Dull Bachelor.

at is always easy to see how long
a couple have been married by noting
whether the house is full of his friends
or hers" according to writer in the
London Ladies' Field. "a man invari-
ably begins by inviting all his bach
elor friends to his house. He is anx-
ious to show off his wife, and he fond
ly imagines that they will like her
and that she will like them, which rare
ly happens" The writer then goes OIL
to dissect the bachelor and concludes
81 don't know why ones husbands
bachelor chums should, as a rule. be
so deadly dull, but they usually are,
and, as q matter of fact, 1t was prob
ably their dullness which originally
drove him into matrimony, only he has
not the sense to see it," There would
be fewer married if it weren't for the
bachelors
Amador ledger., 1907-03-22

was anxious to have things all in readi-
ness for her. On that plea she kept
him working until o'clock, but she
was generous when she paid him off.
Burden waited on the landing until
she closed the door; then he ran up
stairs to his own rooms and tumbled
into the tub. 1t had been hard work
and hot, and he was glad of the chance
to clean up. He had risen at for
fishing trip and had made a long day,
but he thought he would dress again
and slip over to the club for Il chat and
bite.
At the foot of the first fight he came
face to face with the girl. She recog-
niZed him in spite Of the change that
evening clothes made and gave a little
cry.
"Then you were not the man the
janitress promised to send upT' she
said.
Burden lifted his hat.
81 admit it." he began. "When l saw
the mistake you had made and remem-
bered that l had seen Phil, the chore
way in, 1 let you persist in your mis-
take that might be of assistance"
And you let ME pay you money"
she reproached.
"If you think l didn't earn it, he
smiled, 'I'll give it back"
But made you earn itr' She shud
dered as she thought of how she had
driven him. And gave you 10 cents
for glass of beer
Beer is only five" he explained.
won't you have the other one? 1
guess that you must be as tired and as
hungry as l am. You did your full
share of the work, 50 won't you come
and share the reward? l know that
it's unconventional, but it will be such
fun. Will you Gomez"
The girl looked into his eyes. What
she saw there must have satisfied her,
for she turned to descend the stairs
with him.
"My name is Burden" he announced
when they reached the street-"Na-
Nat"
Il am Lois Trevor" she retorted. 81
am glad to meet Mr.. Burden"
Burden tucked her arm through his
and led the way to the street car. 1t
was only a short ride, and Lois gave a
little gasp when she saw the restau-
rant
81 did not realize how hungry 1 was
until began to wonder if they would
serve an unescoyted woman at this
time of night"
Burden glanced at the clock in the
window. 1t was only half past 10, but
it seemed later to her.
I'VE won't worry about such things u
he suggested. Just think about what
is best to eat''
Over the tasteful meal he had or.
dered she grew more communicative.
She had come to the city to study mu-
Sic, he learned. There were only her
mother and herself left of a large fam
lily, and they wanted to be together.
There was something in Burdens man.
ner that inspired confidence, and. al
most without realizing it, she was
chatting as with an old friend.
The next afternoon he called to nav
Amador ledger., 1907-03-22
Caused by
H Kiss
BY MARY BRAY
Copyright. 1906, by May McKeon

Billy kissed her. 1t had not been en-
tirely unexpected. He had threatened,
and she had laughed and teased him.
Then it happened, and she had struck
him singing blow in the face and
run, plunging through tangled vines
and bushes, tearing her light dress and
scratching her arms ON the blackberry
thorns, until she broke into an open
space where one might stop to breathe.
She paused, then flung herself upon the
ground, pressing hot hands to warm,
flushed cheeks.
Why had Martha run away? Be
cause she hated Billy? Oh, no, or she
would not have gone blackberrying
with him Because she loved to scram-
BILE through bShsh and brier? Hardly.
Why, then? Because (her thoughts ram
bled confusedly)- because he kiss
ed her. Perhaps Billy would come and
Amador ledger., 1907-03-22
A. n Last Extreme.

Once a number of legal lights in
Washington were gathered in the
smoking room of lawyers club when
the talk turned to discussion of the
veracity of lawyers. ''The average
man." remarked one disciple Of Black
stone, "seems only too ready to as
sumo we are all liars, a very unjust
position, it seems to me. Do we not
sometimes tell the truth?" he asked of
his neighbor, we'll known criminal
lawyer.
Certainly" promptly responded the
latter. 1--WE will do anything some
times to win case"
Amador ledger., 1907-03-22
Notice for Publication.
Depar tment of the Interior,
Land Otfina at Sacramento O.

Depar tment of the Interior,
Laud Office at Sacramento, Cali
tornia, Jan. I, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that John
Mehrtens, of Clements, California,
has tiled notice of his inte ntion to
make final five year proof in support
of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry
No. 6962. made June Is, 1900, for the
Lot & S = of N W a, Sec. 3. Lot /,
Section 4, Township 8 N, Range 10
b., M. d. M, and that said proof
will be made before the U. S. Com
missioner Of Amador county, Cali
fornia, at his office iN jackson, Cali
fornia, on Wednesday Feb. 20, 1907.
lie names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon, and cultivation of the land,
viz
George Ellis of Ritchey, California.
Edward Grelich of Drytown, Calf.
John Nash of jackson, California.
ID. &. Gibson of Clements. Calf.
JOHN +. ARMS rRONG,
jal1-td Register.
Amador ledger., 1907-03-22
Wars OF the VIII E,en,,o,t


Wild elephants terrorize whole dis
tricts in India. killing men. women and
children and destroying houses. grana-
ries and fields. y woman and her two
children were sleeping in their hut
One of the children heard noise at
the granary and woke the mother. The
sound of the human voices from the
house cnraged the invading elephants,
one of which charged the house. broke
it down ana killed the woman and one
child The remaining child escaped by
hiding. st another time a woman was
working ut Il ford. An elephant walked
out Of the forest and wished to cross
the stream ut the ford. AS the woman
vas in the way, he picked her up,
winding his trunk around her body, the
md of it coming over her face and
'.osc. Then lie placed the woman gen.
tly. or as gently rs he copld, at one side
of The path. lie did not mean to hurt
her, but nevertheless he broke her nose
and one rib by the compression of his
trunk Again, an elephant found a
mothc? AMI baby in granary which
he was demolishing. With its huge
foot it crushed the baby in its cradle,
but, picking up the mother, lifted her
out of the house unhurt, placed her on
the ground and then went on rummag-
ing for grain.
Amador ledger., 1907-03-22
Same Thing.

Mrs. Scribbles-I believe the butcher
Is knocking at the door with his bill.
Ferdinand. Scribbles-Tell him l am
sorry, but I've just paid the rent and
am short. Mrs. Scribbles-But it may
be the landlord, Ferdy. Scribbles-
Well, then tell him I'm sorry, but I've
iust paid the butcher and am short
London Fun.
Amador ledger., 1907-03-22
Making 1t Clear.

He-Will you marry me? She-Nc;
Pm not clergyman. He-Well. will
you permit clergyman to marry us?
She-Yes; you to somebody else, and
me lowell, somebody else.-London
Tit-BitS
Amador ledger., 1907-03-22
Exhausting.

'They say early rising is very un-
healthy"
"Of course. Many woman has
broken down her constitution getting
her husband up in time for breakfast"
Amador ledger., 1907-03-22

SAFE DEPOSIT Safe deposit boxes can be
rented from the Bank Of Amador County at the
small expense OF 35 cents q month, thereby Sc
curing sou against any possible loss from fire
or otherwise. Don't owe )ok this opportunity
OF protecting your valr 0les.
SAVE MONEY troniZe q homo institu-
tion. Send money say through the Bank of
Amador County; you will save 10 per cent and
upward over postof1ce or express. Mon0y sent
to all parts OF the United States and also all
parts OF tho world. We have the latest quota
tions on foreign exchange.
SAVE MONEY-It doesn't cost any thing to
deposit money in the Bank OF Amador County.
They receive deposits from IS up. Commence
the new year by opening up bank account A
man or woman with a bank account has
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., 1907-03-22
Preliminary Practice,

"Your friend Popley hasn't had his
auto very long, but he seems to man
age it very well. He seems particular
ly clever at steering through a crowd
ed street"
"Oh, Popley's all right! He's had
years of experience with baby car
riage."
Amador ledger., 1907-03-22
Ledger's Clubbing Rates

Ledger Ind Daily Call, one year S 90
Ledger Ind Weekly Call one year 20
Lo~set and Daily Chronicle, one
year 90
Ledger and Weekly Chronicle,
one year so
Ledger and Weekly Chicago In
ter-ocean ........... 2 20
ledger and Cosmopolitan Maga-
zine, one year. ...... 2 rs
Ledger and McCall's Magazine,
year, including free pattern -. 2 so
fie lbove Rates are Strictly in
Advance.
Amador ledger., 1907-03-22
An Added sun,lx Of Talk.

An Added supply OF Talk.
"I've had to get new barber"
"Your old one getting carelessT'
"No, but his baby is beginning to say
cute things"
Amador ledger., 1907-03-22
A Guaranteed gure for Piles.

Itching. blind, bleeding, protruding
piles. Druggists are authorized to
refund money if Pazo Ointment, fails
to euro in 6 to IA days. SOC.
Amador ledger., 1907-03-22

nISTRIBUTING AGENTS FOR J. F. MAR
IL tell Cognac, Moet & Chaudon, White Seal
and Private Cuvee Champaene; Morgan Bros
Puerto de Santa Maria Sherries: Royal Wine
Company, Oporto. Port Wines; Dubos Freres,
Bordeaux, Ciarets and Sauternes; CANADIAN
CLUB WHISKY Hiram Walker & Sons, Linz
tied, Walkerville, Ontario, Canada: John de
Kuyper & ZOoD Cotterdam, Gin; Gilka Kuem-
mel, from j. A, Gilka Berlin: Barthloomav
Brewery Company, Rochester, N V. Knicksr-
booker Beer; DOgshead Brand of Guinness,
Stout and Bass Ale (bottled by Read Bros.
Londonl; Cantrell & Cochrane, Belfast Girgep
WhiSkies
Amador ledger., 1907-03-22
BANK Of AMADOR COUNTY
Incorporated November, 1895
Capital Stock : $4,000
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Alfonso Ginocchio, S. G Spagnoli, John Strohm,
Frederick Eudey and Alex Eudey Of Jackson
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
Telling Points in Forakers Speech.

As the appreciate and keey his glcKneys)
gentle modest and his teadaSt
yuon to the Rpubcnsm represented by Lincoln and
Blame and Sherman and all the other leaders OF heroic days
That the President United should personally engaged
political without
be the bad precedent by Andrew Jackson Martin Van Buren
yet come nobody than the P
has the when real would respect they
drawn.
Until given Washington days ago never heard tell
the
g much less did hear of the socaed hve-mondoar
Of which have heard so much during the last week
What the Office of Senator? Is he register
Of somebody else he supposed have of his liberty
stand for them in debate and when he votes?
Anybody somebody why Senator have no lib
should he be held accountable for the he
there to be difference of opinion whyhe discussion
why have Senate House?
deny the right anybody except constituents account
have held by election have always been of
the confidence frequently manifested by the intelligent this
great Commonwealth am always ready abide their judgment
the old department
be allowed swallow the other departments the that the
Constitution should be amended by the people,
yides.
they created three depart
and that the rights OF each should be jealousy protected infringement
by either OF the Others.
We have reason be proud of the Constitution George
and his made has been perfected by Abraham
and the heroic of his day and generation.
proud integrity Of business n Of this
What
guardianship thai liberty of
protection under the law which they have always heretofore eied
may confidently said they any regy aion They
already the highest plane the business this country
have occupied
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

Havana, April 1o-secretary Taft made
the following statement tonight IN the
ia.rnl Of "a letter 20 Gov Magoon:
After having conferred with commit
tees of the Liberal. Conservative. and Re
publican parties. and the leadIng. men Of
the community, including lawyers. bank
ers, business men, representatives, Of the
chamber OF commerce. and others. ana
after a full discussion of the situation
with YOU. Gen. Barry, and Consul General
Steinhart. / have made the following
statement and recommendation 10 the
President:
Having In view the circumstances
making intervention necessary and the
purpose OF that Intervention, the condi-
tion Of Cuba, and the attitude of its peo-
pie under your administration are very
satisfactory. The question now arising
Is, When shall the elections be held2
Law Commission Reports.
The advisory law commission ap-
pointed to draft an electoral law. NUM-
eipal law, judiciary law, and civil service
law, composed Of three Americans. four
Liberals, and four Conservatives. have
declared TO me that no fair election in
Cuba can be held until after the taking
OF a census for the purpose Of enurnerat-
ing with eXactness and justness the resi-
dents Of each town, with the view 10 the
Verihcatlon of the registry upon which
such elections are to take place. and this
view has been enforced by the assurances
Of all the political parties. All the parttee
through their committees have expressed
the T.Sw that the wisest course is 10 hold
a preliminary election TO test the electoral
law and TO that the tranquility Of the
country.
The Liberal party. hoping that the pre-
hmlnary election shall take place in Sep
teinber, recommends that the Presidential
and Congressional elections he held on
December 81 next.
ROOSEVELT Supports Him.
1t is hardly necessary TO reiterate that
the position Of President Roosevelt is ex-
actly what it was when the first procla-
nation was issued establishing provj-
sional government under the PIatt amend |
ment in this island. / do not think that
four months is sufficient time in which to |
take such a census as is necessary for
holding an election. All that can be done |
and all that ought 10 be done is to declare |
that the census viii be taken. and to an /
nounee that a preliminary election will be 1
held within such a period thereafter as /
may afford reasonable time for complying
with all the requirements of the new cleo /
toral law preceding the elections. Munich /
pal and provincial elections should be held
at the same time
Our declaration should not be more /
limited than that the national election
VIII be within six months after the pre-
ffaf affsr,y 81 m
this plan is, Of course. strictly dependent
upon the tranquility of the country"
Mr.. Taft and his party left on the edav-
Hover for Porto Rico before his letter 10
GOV. Magoon was made public Presi-
dent Roosevelt, according to a tele-
gram received by Mr.. Taft, approves the
latters statement
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

! Cincinnati. April 10.-Congressmau
Nicholas Longworth arrived here about
O'Clock this morning from "a ashington
The fennsylvania train on which SIR.
/ Longworth and his WIIe came made a spe-
ciai stop at the suburb of Oakley. where
a carriage was waiting to drive them 10
the home Of Mr. Longworth's mother on
Grandin road. Congressman Longwortb
lost little time after his arrival in SHOW
! ing distinctly his colors in the controversy
between Secretary Of War w II. Taft and
/ Senator Foraker. The following state
ment was issued by him to-day:
Since it has been announced that Sec
retary of War William II. Taft has be-
come a candidate, it seems 10 me THAI the
sole question involved is whether or not
the Republicans Of Ohio will indorse him
/ Tor the Presidency. Secretary Taft being
a candidate fer President. and for no
other office, I cannot see how any other
offices are here involved PERSONAL---VERY.
speaking only for myself am for Taft
for President The great question before
the people in the next Presidential cleo
tion will be, in my opinion, approval or
disapproval of Republican policies as reg
istered by the administrative and execu-
tive branches Of this government for the
past eight years under the administration
Of President Roosevelt.
Typihes Administration.
1t seems TO me that after the Presi-
dent himself. there is 10 living man who
so thoroughly typifes, in the eyes OF the
f,. H. n.
istratiOn as does William H. Taft There
is no one who can be better trusted to
carry out many Of the great reforms
which viii be necessarily incomplete upon
the retirement of President Roosevelt. on
March f. 1903, as can William H Taft
His whole life since he became of age has
been devoted TO the public service. His
record has been without a speck His
character has been without a flaw his
abilities as jurist and as an admins
trative officer have been so distinguished
as TO have already placed him in the
ranks OF the very great men In the his
tory of this country
Relieves Taft Can Win.
"Ohio, more than any other State Is
known as the mother of Presidents. I be-
heve that the time is at hand when she
may become the mother of another Presi-
dent, for / firmly believe that if the Re
publeans of Ohio stand by William II
Iatt he can be nominated and elected
When Mr. Longworth was Informed
that, despite the Presidents statements
that he will under no circumstances he =
canoldate Tor a third term there are still
some who express the opinion tbat the
President may change his mind he said
feel l can add nothing to what the
President has already said on the sub-
Ject That should be sufficient"
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
TAFT'S BROTHER NOT WORRIED
Has Nothing to Say in Reply to Fora
ker SpeAch.

Has Nothing to Say in Reply to Fora
ker SpeAch.
Cincinnati. April I0.-When Editor
Charles p TAFT, brother of Secretary
Taft, and manager of the Secretary's
Presidential candidacy. was asked this
evening if he would have anything to
say about Senator Foraker's speech at
Canton, he seemed almost surprised at
the question. but answered. NO: no
statement, or interview. Not tonight.
anyhow"
When it was suggested to-day that
he had taken upon himself quite a
burden Of care and responsibility IN
selhshly in having charge of his broth
cr's political affairs, he laugher heart
lily.
"Oh, there doesn't seem to be much
trouble connected with the job" he ex-
claimed. Every seems just bound
to supporting the Secretary in this
matter"
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
MORGAN DENIES PURCHASE.
Tells Italian Official He Did Not Buy
Van Dycke Portraits.

Rome, April 1o.-J- Pierpont Morgan
called upon Luigi Rava, minister of pub
lie instruction, yesterday. to inform him
that he had nothing 10 do with the al
legged purchase of the seven Van Dyeke
portraits. the property of Marquis di Cat
taneo, of Genoa, which disappeared sew
eral months ago
Mr.. Morgan also made a call on CardI-
nal Merry del Val.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
WALDORF SEES TAFT VICTORY
Declares Ratio in Ohio Is to 70,
Secretary.
Special TO The washington Herald

SPECIAL 10 The Washington Herald
Toledo. Ohio, April l0.-Col. G. P. Wal
dorf, the revenue collector of this district
and one Of the most prominent politicians
of this State, has landed squareIy in the
TAFT band wagon. He said tonight sena-
tor Foraker would be wise to concede
ONO. Col. Waldorf states that the TAFT
people in Ohio are in the ratio of 6 10 1.
believe the idea that so called oreani-
zation Of party in this State can defeat
TAFT aspirations is not well taken Tbore
are thousands of Republicans in Ohio IN
touch with the State organizations who
believe jJst as do. Taft is popular with
the people because he is in sympathy
with the policies of Roosevelt.
The public servants who have forgot.
ten the people and served the corpora-
tions viii be retired by the people in an
parts OF the country. The new idea has
come TO stay
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Virginia: Fair to-day and to-
morrow, with slowly rising tenn
perature; fresh northwesterly
winds.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
ROYAL ARTISTS KISSED.
Vaudeville Turn of Prince and Prin-
cess Suppressed.

NNHS HuARANNaEGs
Rome, April 1O.-The city officials have
forbidden the Prince and Princess de
Brogiie to continue their appearance in
vaudeville here, owing to a row at Mar
gherita Hall last night when they were
vigorously hissed and the princess voice
was drowned by whistles and other noise
making instruments.
The couple have been freely criticised
by the press ever since they appeared
here, but no hostility was shown toward
them until the prince. in a newspaper in
te-view, scored the local aristocracy for
their ill-breeding.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
SPO0NER "REACTI0NARY.v y
Defines His Position Regarding Reform
Movements.

New York, April 1O-senator John c.
Spooner was the guest of the Wisconsin
Society tonight at dinner at the wal
dorf-Astoria, which was planned to show
the Senator just what the Badger boys in
New York think Of him
Senator Spooner in his speech said in
substance he was opposed to radicaism
ana that he was a reactionary. In the
days Of overspeed and passion in reform
ing the country he would go slow in re-
organizing the business of S0000.e00 of
people
He was repeatedly and enthusiastically
cheered.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

In INDIAN SCHOOLS
Catholic Prelafes Favor Bar
ring Lords Prayer"
IN ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Bishop Spalding Resigns as Uni
yersity Trustee.
IN ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Archbishop-eIect of New Orleans Ex-
Sessions Held by Bureau of Indian
Missions, the University Board, and
the Apostolic BIissiOn-Dr. Albert
Zahm Recommended for Promotion.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
FORAKER LAUNCHES
CAMPAIGN In OHIO
Fair-Sized Crowd at Canton
Hears Senator.
CHEERS EFOR PRESIDENT
No Attempt Made to Prevent a
Political Speech.

Attitude ON Brownsville Affair De-
fended-SenatOr Declares He viii
Not Tolerate Amy Boss Within Ohio
or WitbOut-Direct Attack Not Made
on Iso0seveIt-Refereme to Chief
Executive shows Feeling Exists.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
Fails to Reach Agreement
After Six Hours.
VERDICT IN DOUBT
District Attorney UninfOrm-
ed How Jurors Stand.
LOCKED Up FOR NIGHT

Justice Fitzgerald viii Open Court
Rt 1Os30 This Morning 20 Receive
Verdict If One Has Been Reached
by That Time-DefeHdant Writes
Out Statement for RepOrters-Ru-
mors of a Quarrel Get Abroad.