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Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-06-19

In Memories OF Eight Parllaments"
Mr.. Lucy, the author. tells story
about Mr.. Pyne, member for West W9-
tcrrord who, when under the crimes
act q warrant was issued for his arrest
IN 1887. shut himself UP in his Irish
home Lisf0rncy castle. had the trench
cs filed with water. the drawbridge
up, took in supplies by a window in
thc battlemcnts and thus lived for
months, while he pokcd fun at the pc.
licemcn who were wandering about
below with the warrant in their peck
cts.
"The originality of Mr.. Pynes mind
continues Mir. Lucy, ';was further indi-
Gated upon his watch. On its dial he
had roughly engraved Pay 10 rent
Whenever in troubled times any OF bis
naighbors came to him for advice as to
what they should do in the presence Of
Il demand for rent, Mr.. pyne solemnly
shook his head. 4 cannot he said,
express my views on the subject for
Mr. Balfour says they are Illegal. But
I'll tell you what I'll do. I'll show you
what time Of day It is and, holding
out his watch, the perturbed tenant
read upon It the admonitory legend
Pay no rent "
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-06-19

The republican national convention convened in Chicago
on Tuesday, and is expected get through with its
labor before the end Of the week Before the convention
sembd foregone conclusion that the Taft forces had
sufficient delegates pledged insure the nomination of their
candidate the first ballot The supporters of other aspir
ants like loyal party men, will bow gracefully to the
will of the majority and bend their energies to the
of the ticket the polls The vcepresdental
ddae has become perplexng question to solve Logically
the the ticket being taken from the middle the
second place should go of the eastern States preferably
New York with its 80 votes in the electoral college But the
refusal governor Hughes release the delegates from
placing his before the convention for first POSITION
makes it almost imperative look elsewhere for vcepresi
dent The second place not muchcoveted honor George
A. Knight of California it is reported offered this dis
ncton but firmly declined mainly the ground that he
could afford accept of the monetary outlay
involved in keeping the social functions of Washington
official life 1t is hardly expected that baotng for candi-
dates will be in order before Friday Saturday With the
nomination for president Sacualy settled it will not take
long find suitable candidate for the subordinate place
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-06-19
Tainted Diamonds.

The lapidary was about to cut the
tail off a tadpole shaped yellow dia-
mond.
"The chances are" he said, that
this fellow will turn white from terror
when l split him. If he does his
value will go up 200 per cent"
The lapidary set his steel knife in
position He prepared to strike Oh the
knife's back the momentous blow.
"Wish me luck" he said.
And the hammer fell, the amputated
tail dropped into the box underneath,
and, 10, the yellow diamond that had
been split was now quite white.
1.-THE yellow faint" the cutter eX-
planned, twas only in the tail. Yet
the faint was reflected all through the
stone, and this made it seem Of q uni
form yellow throughout. Now the
faint is gone. and our yellow diamond
is pure white one.
"The miracle happens fairly often. "
philadelphia Bulletin.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-06-19
Must Be Stylish.

"Why do you wear that ridiculous
hat?" he growled.
"Do you really think it ridiculous"
she replied graclously "How lovely
Of you! l was afraid 1t wasn't quite
the style"-Philadelphia Ledger
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-06-19

(Which is the COW that gives the
buttermilk| innocently asked the
young lady from the city, who was in
speeding the herd with critical eye.
Don't make yourself ridiculous"
said the young lady who had been In
the country before and knew a thing
or two. Goats give buttermilk."-
Springfield Journal.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-06-19
Eem and Ear Between.

'If men really would vote as they
pray" remarked Cooley, this would
truly be happy world"
yes" replied Wise, "but in that case
you wouldn't get some men to the polls
once in ten years" Washington Star,
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-06-19
Permanent Receiver.

Patience hear VIII is going to
marry that girl he's been spending so
much money on. Patrice-Yes. He's
going to make her a permanent re-
ceiver.-YOnkers Statesman.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-06-19

Revenge a wrong by forgiving it.
French ProYerb.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
SHOULD PRACTISE
ART OF EASY RELAXATION
Only Way in Which Many Nervous ManneriSms That Draw on
Limited Energy and Mar Beauty Can Be Overcome.

Ep F women will not cultivate quietness or their w sakes they should d o it n
mercy to their friends A noted minister loses half the enect If his fine SER
A mons by the nervous manner of his hands The movemen is quit uncon-
sdous on his part. but it either annoys or fascinates the members Of MS con-
gregaton.
We should allow ourselves no motion that las not a purpose. not permit
yourself % wrgge in our chair, to fiddle with your hair to bite lips Or
6nger-nals to move nervousIy Fast to grit your teeth oil to chnch your hands,
Every time you do these things you areu using W so much nervou energy from
a limited stock.
of quetness. Try to keep our movements deliberate. Hurry you must, ut
aim to proven. the necessity.
Sit still when you sit. Stand still when standing. Practise this perHstently
and you will be surprised to find the crest it brings to mind and body.
When one is ill it is specially important to keep quiet. Absolute repose is
one of natures best restorers. If you defeat her purpose by restless tosstng,
freHul moving If pillow Or covelet, your recovery will be that much delayed.
to earn to keep still. One of he best teachers possible would b. a mirror con-
.stanty held before us during the day. Most of US would be Mortified at our
ncouth ghmaces-factal habits that mar our appearance.
One girl who hst thu clements of beauty makes hersefg rotesque by IN
automatic pushing forward OF her under jaw every few minutes; another pretty
girl rubs thu bridge of her osec constantly, while a third twists her lips in a con
spcuous smrk that makes her ugly as well ass silly looking.
Remember that tense nerves are a foe tic good looks, and each unnecessary
movement adds to heir tendty.
Constantly practise 10 keep still, says the Philadelphia Press. This does not
mean rightly. Relax in your quetness. Each day try TO Keep absolutely still ii
but for i've minutes at a time s
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
x ;. THE EVENING STARS TWO PAGE MAGAZINE :. =
DOES SPANKING CURE THE
IO-YEAR-OLD-BRIDE HABIT?
"Dont Blame the Little Girl Says Ada Lynn; "Just Feel Sorry
for the Parents Who Forgot to Be WatChful."
BY D LYNN.

-ARRIE WAGNER, a pretty 1eyear-old girl of New York. who was mar
rd secretly to a young man little older thar herself last December re-
ceIved a sound spanking and was sent to bed without her supper when
he rfatherr received news of the affair.
Now stems are under "a for the annulment of thu marriage, n me more
little bubble Of romance a bursted. Carrie, who yesterday was a happy,
"grovn-upo bride, proud of the fact that she had such a big secret to hide Is
onlv a very pennent little GIRL weeping to think of the displeasure she has
causes her father and grieving over her lost bridegroom as three years ago she
oul LAY walled over the breaking Of erd oly's head.
zoe little girl! He fairy castle as gone ito smash N even though her
prince has announced his intention Of fighting M courts whch woulo axe ner
owav from him to thu latg gasp she has lost interest To her he is n o longer a
nince only a mere everyday boy, son of n everyday butcher.
Probably her greatest feeling justn is that of reentment-resentment
PARENTS III did not bring her up to conhde in them; resentment against
a mother to whom she could lot tell her. secrets m to a father whit treated
hra lwa as a title youngster, giving 40 thought toh her growing mind.
Can W e blame her for Selling what she thought vas al opportunity TO start
direct IN the road to supreme happiness, without waiting at the gatef for In
structions when to start? She was sue a little girl, n mighty pretty sounded
the whisperings of lei lover. And is a girl of axteenc capable of looking al things
a sensible standpoint? ISM is just naural that the romance Of a dream
future SHOULD seem a great deal more worth while han the prosaic details OF
PRACTICAL everyday nM, where school and lessons were btgaboos?
No. it is not h little girl we can blame We ann very we'll blame any
body. But We do feel sorry fr the parents who have but to regret that they
were not more awake and watching .
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
THE WcE.pRRsDHN1lAL RACE

Now that the Republican presidential nomination seems to be practically
settled. the vce-presdentalc candidacy assumes prominence and, besides former
Governor Franklin Murphy, of New Jersey, there are a dozen candidates
from as many States cast and West The almost nvariable rule with
national conventions is to make a presidential ticket represent two great. Sec
tons The Chicago convention will not GO to the South for a candidate and.
therefore, the East and West must be considered. Taft, as an Ohio man. repre-
sents the West. Ohio is really a Middle State as the country is now geogaph-
icaly constituted, but tradition makes it West The vce-presdental candidate
must, therefore. col from an Atlantic State 1t is OF favor, but policy, that
dictates the choice. AS the presidential candidate appeals more particularly to
local sentiment in the West SO the vce-presdential candidate must command
the local sentimen in the East. New Jersey, surrounded by great populous
States and in close touch with New England, has a commanding position for
the choice of the vice presidential candidate That It's why the name of Governor
Fort Won instant recognition and why the candidacy of former Governor Frank
lin Murphy at Chicago looks so hopeful o his political friends in this State.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
A LITTLE BIT MIXED.

Three tired citizens-a lawyer, a doc
tor and a newspaper man-sat in a
back room recently in the cold gray
light of the early dawn. On the table
were many empty bottles and a couple
of packs of cards. AS they sat in 81
lence a rat scurried across the hearth
into the darkness beyond. The three
men shifted their feet and looked at
each other uneasily. After a long pause
the lawyer spoke:
II know what o fellows are think
ing he said; you think / saw a rat,
but l didn't."-Boston Record.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
cONEIDENCE IN THE COURTS.

The memorial to the Chicago convention, signed by prominent men In the
East asking for the insertion n the Republican national platform of a formu-
amd declaration affirming confidence in the courts and insisting that the pres
ervaion of their independence and full constitutions. prerogatives is essential
to the maintenance of the American system of government" cannot be dsre-
garded by he convention. The judiciary is the palladium OF the nations nber-
ties and respect and reverence or courts and judges is essential to the nations
welfare A national convention cannot but stand up for the integrity o the
greatest institution of the country. There has been too much loose talk in
criticism of the courts We know in III experience in this State Oft HI judiciary
that it has been true % the peoples interests Within two years the State courts
have given splendid evidence of their faithfuness to duty. The decisions in
the Interests of thu people, need only be cited. The United States Supreme
Court is the admiration of the civilized world. 1t is the most august judicial
tribunal o. earth. That grea court must always be independent and free, and
its ideal cannot be held up toe nigh for the American people.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
IT MAY BE TAFT OR ROOSEVELT.

Secretary Taft has won everys step in the campaign for the Republican pres
Dental nomination, and won with ridiculous ease. With the whole field working
tooth and nail against him AM employing every act that political chicanery
could suggest, his candidacy has moved on with resisless momentum. 1t has
been a battle between a giant and the pgmies The only hope of the "alies'
has been in thu South and among the unstable Southern negro delegates the
least ceAtable feature of a Republican national convention, and there they
ave been bowled lover in mt, two, three order in the national committee. 1t is
announced by Tafts managers that he will have seven hundred votes OF first
ballot in the nominating convention, and the estimate is by no means extrava-
CANT The only apparent danger to the Taft candidacy is not in the 'front.' but
in the rear The allies" hardly need 10 be considered now. In the convention
next week h question may urn pon the nomination Of Taft or Roosevelt
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09

again? o. K. ID.
This is a matter in much dispute
by those who have studied the elimina-
ton of the mosquito. Many thousands
of dollars have been spent in pouring
oil on the mosquito-troubled waters,
but, apparently, there are just as many
mosquitoes as ever. This would indi-
cate that if it does kill them it does
not kill their eggs and that if it drives
them away the relief is only temporary.
One thing is certain about the pollution
of water with oils and chemicals in
tended to do away with mosquitoes. It
kills many fish and drives away all
water birds and ruins the shores.-Ed.1
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
THE PACKED GRAND JURY.

The Supreme Court, in its decision quashing the indictments of Jersey City
officials by Sheriff Kdsers grand jury serves notice oil sheifs generally that
It will not sustainin indictments brought in by sheriff packed grand juries. Sheriff
is alleged, selected a grand jury of men upon whom he could rely to
indict in certain cases. He las in Hudson County precisely the same power as
have the shg1fs in other counties and n all of which the grand juries an be
selected is not legally constituted, as it does not have the qualities which grand
juies were required to have at the time the Constitution ws adopted 1t is a
grand juryo only n form but lot one within the constitutional meaning. The court
does not, Of course,m make any distinction a. to the purpose, whether it be good
or bad, for which a grand jury may be packed by a sheriff The grand inquest
must be absolutely impartial and imparthaIy chosen. 1t is well to understand
that There are at times political pardsans who would approve a packed jury
for h sake of having political opponents indicted. There are people off e
idea who believe 1t is right to pack a grand jury to promote their Idea. There
ae reformers who would applaud the sheriff who packed a grand jury Ito effect
objects desired by them. There have been sherifs who made 10 secret Of their
purpos when they packed grand jurhes. The system that gives the selection
of a grand jury to one man, himself elected a a political partisan, is wrong and
per tt the gravest abuses The courts recognizing that fact "a do what the
Supreme Court has o done, quash all indictments by packed grand junes
Dr. juries under suspicion of influence, witha a admoniion to sherifs h they
their oaths when they seect such grand juries.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
GEE OuT.

She has been to cooking school;
Measures everything by rule; :
Keeps her temper sweet and cool;
That's the way at cooking school
When you ask her will she rule
In your kitchen, sweet and cool.
Then she tells you you're a fool
That's their way at cooking school.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
AROUND THE R

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
What is the shortest time ever made
for a trip around the world?
ALICE v. N.
[Lieutenant-C Colonel Burnley Camp
bell, of the British army, claims to have
made the best record. He left Liverpool
on May 8, 1907, and arrived at Dover,
England, on June 10, thus making the
circuit in 40 days and 1919 hours. Had
he not missed the Berlin express at st.
Petersburg, he would have made it in
several hours less.-Ed.1
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09

8, 1871. and burned five days, doing a
damage which the insurance companies
estimated to be $165, 000, 900. 1t destroyed
IS. 900 buildings. covering an area of
nearly five square miles. The Baltimore
fire started on February Z. 1904, and
burned two and one-half days, doing
an estimated damage of $780, 900. 900.
About $500 buildings, covering seventy
blocks of ground, were burned.-Ed.1
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
FEMININE REVENGE.

Little Pet before retiring)-Mamma,
may l pray for rain?
Mamma-Y-e-s, if you want to, but
why?
Little Pet-Susie Stuckupp didn't in
vite me to her picnic tomorrow.-Phila-
delphia Inquirer.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
nNr SIRE CURE.

Yes, Phaker used to be a small
druggist and poor as poverty, but now
he's manufacturing and selling a sure
cure" said Towne.
"A sure cure for what?" asked
Browne.
why, a sure cure for his poverty
1 guess that's about all."-Philadelphia
Press.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
Sn SMMtsome MOOD
A SENSE OF PROpRIETORSHIP.

"You can't quite boast of belonging
to one of the old families of Europe,
said the irritating friend.
NO" answered MI. CumroX, glanc-
ing at the checkbook wherein was
written his daughters dot, but one
of the old families of Europe comes
pretty neal belonging to me."-Wash-
ington Star.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
IN LINE.

Suitor-Your daughter, sir-well, err
that is-she told me to come to you
she says YOU
Pater-Quite SOL understand. Let's
see, are you Mr.. Bronson or Mr..
Wibbles?
Suitor-Why, I'm Mr.. Hotchkiss!-
Cleveland Leader.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
BROKE THE ENGAGEMENT.

THAT comes of counting an athletic
girl"
whats gone wrong?"
Last night she met me by the gar
den wall and threw me over."-Louis-
vile Courier-Journal.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
QUITE so.

"Tve just been reading about Mon
taigne."
What of him?"
HE said that whenever he saw a
good thing he annexed it."
"Well," declared the saturnine joke
smith, "he had the right idea for run
ming a humorous column."-Washing-
ton Herald.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
R FOR INSOMNIA.

"Jonas, the newspaper said that If
you hold your breath you can get to
Sleep,
Martha, you hold yours and let's see
how that works"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
AS ON THE STAGE.

Then three men?' Farmer Border
replied to a question, "them's our
farm hands,"
But asked the city girl, where's
the other one?"
wat other one?"
"Why, there's always a quartet o.
them to sing The Old Oaken Bucket
isn't there?'-The Catholic Standard
and Times.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
LnnKS Bad.

There has just died, the newspapers
tell us, at the age of SO, a gentleman
who never slept out of his own house.
We trust this does not mean that he
never went to church.-Punch.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
TWO FIRES COMPARED.

To the Editor Of the Evening Star:
How did the Baltimore fire compare
with the Chicago fire. and when was
each? TIMOTHY O'DAY.
1.-THE Chicago fire started on October
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
PREFERRED HIS STRAIGHT.

Grandma-Isn't it time for the sand.
Bobbie-No; the sugar man.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
THE 7 O COURTEOUS.

Old Chap-Yes, sir, I'm 80 next birth
day, and 1 don't recollect ever telling a
lie.
Young MAXWELL, you can't expect
your memor to be very reliable at that
age.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
FANFARE.

"What do you mean by f~anfare?" in
quired the circus enthusiast.
Peanuts and pop" answered the
baseball charlottesville Courier-Jour-
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
SIZING HIM lip.

Does your husband play poker?"
81 don't think So" answered young
Mrs. Tomkins: but some of h men he
meets at the card tables do."-Wash-
ington Star.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
SAD.

"But why doesn't he go to his friends
for aid? Are they all dead?"
mo; neither dead nor gone before,
but done to a finish"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
FROM STAR READERS

Anonymous communications cannot be
printed Except on political subjects the
names OF correspondents are not required for
publication. but as a guarantee of good faith.
-Ed.l
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
OIL M MOSQUITOES.

To the Editor of the Evening Star;
Is oil, as applied to the water in
marshes, a preventive of mosquitoes?
Does it kill them? Does it drive them
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
A DEFICIT OF SIS, 600, 600 rms YEAR.

June 30 ends the fiscal year of the Federal government At the close Of May
the deficit as between the outgo and income of the government wal $64OO0O,
and att the enc of the fiscal year it will reach the figure fa about $7@oooOOO the
largest with one exception of any annual deficit since the close of the Civil
War. That exception was 1894 following the panic ear There were deficits in
1904 and 1905 aggregatng $64775OO, so that the deficit this year will exceed by
more hn ten millions that of both years combined The deficit will continue
1t is estimated that the deficit ext year will be $5OMNOW. Contraction of the
governments revenues is the principal cause The value of imports has been
greatly reduced in consequence Of the business depression, and there has ben
a reduction in income from internal revenue taxes from the same cause
1t u.s. of course idle to look for any tariff changes in less than a year ito increase
capital
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
BETTER THAT WAY.

He doesn't care for money,
But his purse is far from slim:
It's big enough, they say, to make
His money care for him.
Milwaukee Wisconsin.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
VALUABLE QUALITY.

what do they NEAR by the sixth
sense?"
THAT must be the ability to spot a
bill collector as far as you can see
him.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09

Governor Hughes has a right to complain of the lack of metropolitan news
paper support of his efforts tic get his anti-race-track bills through the New
York Legislature. The New York newspapers we're very jealous in promoting
the ant-gambing and antraotrack legislation III New Jersey, but they don't
seem to take veryk kindly to their own medicine.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-09
0 MODERN.
scribbles-of course not.

Dribbles-Have you ever succeeded
in getting any of your jokes in Blanks
magazine?"
Scribbles-Of course not.
Dribbles-Why do you say that?
Scribbles-Well, you see, I've only
been writing jokes for fifteen years and
none of them are old enough.-Chicago
News.