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Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25
CHINESE JUSTICE.
Ii Hung Chang and the Men Who
Tried to Poison Him.

Ii Hung Chang and the Men Who
Tried to Poison Him.
When Ii Hung Chang was Chinese
premier and was having a bitter fight
with some Of the more conservative
members of the tsung-li-yamen he re-
ceived as present magnificent cake
which he had reason to suspect con-
tanned poison. He put the cake aside
and set all his powerful machinery
to work to find out who was at the
bottom of the plot. The investigation
was partly successful, the crime being
traced to three men, of whom one at
least was absolutely guilty. Ii had
the trio arrested and brought to his
yamen. When they arrived they were
ushered into his presence and were re-
ceived in his courtiest manner. The
cake was produced with the remark
that politeness forbade his tasting it
until the three generous donors had
had an opportunity to enjoy its excel
lence. Ii cut the cake, and one of his
guests. Each took a piece and ate or
pretended to eat it. One crumbled the
pieces and let them fall upon the floor
but the other two ate calmly. without
manifestlng any emotion. Ten min
utes and the two men began to show
symptoms of suffering. Ii smiled be-
nignantly and said to the man who
had not eaten, Your wisdom is 50
great that am compelled to preserve
your head as souvenir to transcend
ent genius"
The man was removed and promptly
decapitated. To the other two the pre-
mier remarked: "The cake that you
are eating is not the one you sent but
one which l had my cook initiate The
poison from which you are suffering
exists only in your imagination. l
know of no way to cure your present
pain except by letting you share the
same fate as your friend who has just
left the room"
AS they were led away the states
man said to his retinue, at is pity
that a man who can eat a deadly cor
roslve poison with an unmoved coun-
tenance should so misapply the talent
wherewith heaven has endowed him."
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25
ICEBERGS.

How Those Found In the North At
Iantio Are Formed.
The distance covered by an iceberg
of the north Atlantic from the time
it is formed until it reaches the banks
Is fully $500 miles. 1t may have been
afloat for a year, exposed to wide
changes Of temperature, battered by
ice foes, possibly other bergs and
ceaselessly washed by the waves. Yet
some of those seen 1000 miles south
of their starting point are nearly 300
feet in height and truly of majestic
proportions, often 1000 or more feet
in length, while it is an established
scientific fact that so much more Of
the bulk is under water than is visible
that the largest bergs may extend into
the ocean to a depth of over half
mile.
Their enormous size when they be-
come detached from the glaciers is
proved by the observations of eXplor-
ers along the Greenland coast. few
years ago a berg was measured as
nearly as possible around the edges,
This distance was about five miles.
1t had several peaks estimated to
range from 300 to 800 feet high. Judg-
ing from it's appearance, it was solid
mass that had separated in its entirety
from the glacial edge of Greenland.
AS arctic navigators who venture
far north often see score or more Of
great befgs in day, the tremendous
glacial activity in this region can be
appreciated. The majority of these
that drift to the Grand banks come
from Melville bay. Some of the dis
tinct glaciers that terminate the Green
land ice cap on this coast extend along
it a distance of fully twenty-five miles.
Their thickness or height can only be
estimated, but in places near the open
sea it is believed to be several hun
dred feet.
Recent examinations of this coast
show that during the short summer
the formation of bergs in the bay is
almost continuous. The glacial move
ment keeps pressing the ice forward
until a thick stratum often projects
many feet beyond that beneath. After
time the great weight overcomes the
tensile strength of the mass and 1t
falls into the sea, and a berg is ere
ated.-Day Allen Wiley in Scientific
American.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25

Sometimes you may be told that
there are other things just as good as
DeWitt's Kidney and bladder Pills,
That isn't So Nothing made Is as
good as DeWitt's kidney and bladder
pills tor any ailments of the kidney
or bladder, which always result in
weak back, backache, rheumatic
pains, rheumatism and urinary dis
orders. A trial of DeWitt's Kidney
and Bladder Pills is sufficient to
convince you how good they are
Send your name to n. q. Dewitt &
Co.. Chicago. for a tree trial box.
They are sold here by City PhaT-
macy, +. w. Rusher, prop.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25
PRETTY Iinht.

"I'll have to ask you to pay in ad
vance," remarked the hotel keeper
isn't my luggage good enough Sc
curity"
II fear it is little too emotional"
"Emotional?"
eyes; easily moved" -London Mail.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25

For Sale. -218 acres of good agIi-
cultural and grazing land, at Forest
Home. Thirty acres timber land.
with at least 1000 cords live black
oak. For full particulars apply on
premises, or to John Guilds, Jackson,
Cal. my 1T f
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25

Collector (angrily)-You know very
well, sir, that this bill has been run
ming several years. Now, put 1t up
to you, what do you want me to do
with it? Debtor-By George, I'd enter
it IN the next Marathon race if | were
you!-Puck.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25
A Wreck

is the only fit description for the man
or woman who is crippled with
rheumatism. Just few rheumatic
twinges may be the forerunner OF a
severe attaok-stop the trouble at the
start with Billiards. Snow Imminent.
Cures the rheumatism ana all pain.
Price 25e. SOC aud 81. Sold by
Ruhser's City Pharmacy,
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25
wanton Waste.

The Nurse-You've been badly hurt.
The Victim-Whatcha gointer do ter
me now? The Nurse-Rub you with
alcohol The Victim-Gee, l wfsht I'd
been turned inside out! - Cleveland
Leader.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25

Old Lady Ito grocer's boy)-Don't
you know that it is very rude to whis-
tie when dealing with a lady?
Boy-That's what the guv'nor told
me to do, mum.
"Told you to whistler
'Yes'm. He said if we ever sold you
anything we'd have to whistle for the
money"-Lo
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25

White Leghorn BOOSTERS for Breed
ing 81 to Sl.50 each. Jasper Johnson.
lone.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25

Copies of the license ordinance Of
the City of jackson in pamphlet form
may be had at the Ledger office; price
loo. each.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25

A LII kinds of Blanks for u, S. Land Filings
A Homestead, Timber and Mineral blanks
may be had at the Ledger office also deeds
mortgages. mining locations, proof of labor
and other legal blanks kept for sale.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25

Receipt books, location blanks, deeds
mortgages, promissory notes, etc.
FOR sales also mining signals on
cloth, graduation diplomas, at the
Ledger office
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25
Special Small Ads.

Advertisements under this head not exceed
ing lines, will be inserted at SOC per month or
scents per line for less than one month
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25

For Sale-Lot of benches, formerly
used in Webb hall; 6 and feet long,;
suitable for show place, churches, etc.
Will be sold cheap; apply at Ledger
flice.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25

FOR Remit hree furnished rooms
for light housekeeping on the Mason
tract. Apply at this office.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25

acknowledgement blanks for nota
ries, specially printed for Amador
county, may be had at the Ledger
office. Price SOC per packet of 90.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25

Furnished Rooms to let; inquire at
Ledger office.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25

Wanted-A solicitor to secure
orders for the tailoring business.
Good salary to the right man, and
steady employment. Apply to VIM.
Ross. the Tailor, Jackson.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25

A daily observation-disclosures Anna
dor Ledger for SO in advance.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25

RAILROADS wants young men for
telegraph aud station service; coed
positions guaranteed. Address Iele
graph dept, Hibernia building, Mar
ket and Jones sts., San Francisco
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25

Mining Signals on cloth, required
to be posted in all mines. for sale at
the Ledger office.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-06-25

For Sale. - Ii orse, buggy and har
ness Horse is good either single or
double. Buggy and harness i'll good
condition. Will be sold cheap. For
particulars apply to
A. II. Steifen,
may 21-1m Amndor City, Cal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-19

Kodol insures good digestion by
absolutely duplicating Natures
normal process, in perfectly digest
ing all food taken into the stom-
ach.
While Kodol is doing this, the
stomach is resting-and becoming
strong and healthy. A strong and
healthy stomach guarantees a
sound and active brain.
The man with a sound stomach
"a stomach that is doing for the
body just what Nature intended
1t TO dds the man who Is always
prepared for any emergency. He
is there with the goods"
The man with a sick stomach. is
a man sick all over. When the
stomach is irritated by undigested
food, the blood and heart are di-
rectly affected. Then dullness. un-
natural sleepiness, sick-headaches,
vertigo and fainting spells. and
even serious brain trouble develop.
Kodvi viii prevent these.
spurring the stomach and brain
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-19


large enough to accommodate their
cargo. Then picture to yourself the
scene when the custom officers first
sight them. Madam, is this new
airshipi" Curtain.
Seriously, though, the other day /
wanted to hail a Fifth avenue bus, but
simply couldn't make -the driver see
me on account OF barricade Of hats
that made the crossing look like par
ticularly fine patch Of extra large
mushrooms. Every woman In that
crowd seemed to have affected as her
piece OF headgear one Of the huge new
mushroom shapes swathed In folds OF
silk, velvet or tulle held in place with
buckle about the size Of an old fash.
toned door knocker. Now, you'll be
proposing me ais a member Of the
Knockers club, but really the big hats
OF the year are the limit Their only
saving grace is fairness. And the roses
that trim some Of these chapeauxl
Talk about nature fakersl Why, the
manufacturers of the present artificial
rose, with its unheard Of dimensions.
have the former migcreants--to be very
slangy-stung to death. There is
stunning hat called the Marie Louise,
an enormous, round, noppy affair that
depends upon one Of these roses. with
foliage Of an unnatural pink color. as
its only adornment.
1t Is a case Of where's the face when
a woman dons one OF these hats. And
her hair? Yes, les all there, bolstered
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-19

the question. Then at the top, and, II
one desires It, at the bottom also, is
placed quilted ribbon, chiffon or net
matching the pelt. The neckband
hooks In the back under huge bow of
ribbon. Very attractive, too. are the
collars of black chiffon edged at the
top with line Of ostrich feather band
hg.
One could keep on writing endlessly
about the neclSwear, but really must
tell you about collar of ermine made
by clever girl who has more brains
than money. This young lady had an
ermine muff that had survived her in
fantle days In a good state Of preser-
walton. This pelt she determined to
make into one of the new neckbands.
with this end in view she cut paper
pattern Of a collar whose shape was
similar TO that Of the old storm af-
fair that stood up high and close in
the back and sloped down In front.
This modern collar, though, crossed In
front In tiny laps like the velvet rib
bon one wears at ones neck. The pat
tern was laid on the skin side of the
erminc and cut with sharp razor,
allowing for slight turning In. Edg-
Ing the collar all around was an inch
wide quilting Of black satin ribbon,
and at the top, extending little be-
yond the black, peeped O killing Of
gold tissue and above this quilting
of creamy lace. The effect was charm
ing and French to a degree, ana all
for the price OF the trimming and a
little white satin used for the lining.
Doesn't this idea suggest possibilities
Of other neckbands to your
reckon it wouldn't be up to date
for a fashion scribe not to mention
something Sin the directoire style
But who said the directoire gown was
new7 It's about three centuries old,
and these figures are conservative. 1t
recently came to light that Parisiennes
borrowed the sheath gown idea from
Burma, where it has been the national
costume for centuries One hears, too.
that in the orient, as in America, the
sheath skirt, opening at the side, Is
losing favor and the closed jupo is
coming into popularity. In fact the
directoire gown Is being brought down
to the simplicity Of the tailored frock.
At a matinee last Saturday a young
society matron was wearing with her
mauve crepe de. chine gown a. direc- |
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-19
A MONUMENT
TO AMERICA
What Italy Thinks Of Our Gift
Of Houses
RECORD WORK in LOADING
The First Ship Probably Sailed Yes
terday-The Wood and All the
Fittings Taken for 500
Buildings
RECORD WORK in LOADING

Rome, Jan. f9.-The italian govern.
ment, in expressing desire that the
funds voted by the American Congress
be invested in the United States for
timber for construction Of houses for
the earthquake sufferers, was also in.
spired by the desire that Americans
should know that their money would
thus be devoted TO the purpose for
which il was intended. The Italian
government feels also that il will have
in the zone of the disaster lasting
memorial of American generosity,
houses constructed with American ma
terials by American hands and through
American money.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-19
.S3,O00,0O0 Asked For Phil
ippine Defences
GENERAL MURRY APPEARS
Before House Committee--Estimate for
Aeronautics Is $500, oo0--Increase
More Than 100000 in the
Amount for Armament.

Washington, Jan. 19.--An increase Of
nearly ten million dollars is asked for
in the estimate Of the war department
for the Notifications appropriation bill
which was taken up by the sub-eommit-
tee of the House committed on appro-
priations yesterday OF this amount,
three million dollars is wanted for for.
tifcations in the Philippine Islands, and
the estimate for armament Of fortif-
cations II increased from two million
last year to over four million dollars
this year The chief signal officer Of
the army submits an estimate Of FIVE
hundred thousand dollars for military
aeronautics, in order to purchase and
manufacture airships, aeroplanes, etc.
Brigadier General Murray, chief Of ar
tilIery. appeared before the sub.con.
mittee yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-19
RECORD WORK LOADING SHIP.
First Consignment Of The American
Houses For Italy Go Out


New York, Jan. 19.-Loaded with
lumber and materials sufficient to con-
struct five hundred houses TO shelter
the homeless in stricken Messina, the
steamer Eva sailed from the Brooklyn
navy yard dock yesterday afternoon for
Italy. Within two hours OF the receipt
ON Saturday of the orders from Wash
ington, given at President Roosevelt's
instance, to purchase, load and ship
building supplies to the devastated dis
tricts, Pay Inspector J. A. Mudd, the
navy purchasing and discussing officer
here, had chartered the Eva and begun
loading ioists, beams, bevelled pine sid
ing, roofing, tar paper, locks. bolts, win
dow glass, sashJs and nails were as
sembled and rapidly loaded. The
houses to be constructed will be fifteen
feet by twenty, and every second house
will be divided by a partition into two
rooms. All tools necessary for erecting
the house 90 with the materials, so that
the relief may be as speedy as possible.
BY the end of tha week Inspector Mudd
expects 10 have two more vessels, car
CRYING materials for the remaining q
500 houses provided for by the con
gressional appropriation of s500,000 en-
route for Messina. Besides building
material, the Eva has on board four or
FIVE boss" carpenters and an ItaHan
carpenter interpreter who will have
charge of construction gangs. Each of
the subsequent vessels sent will take
carpenters with them.
Competition will not be done away
with in the buying, although bids are
being obtained by telephone rather
than by the slower method Of cores
pundence. The material win be bought
IL is said, wherever ii can be got quickA
ly and at the lowest figure. Within
three weeks it is expected to have all
the vessels loaded and on their way to
Italy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-19

"Your LITTLE sweetheart has fooled
them. But, heavens, what a position
for her, fearing that you would bleed
II death II she did not betray you and
you would be executed II she did.
How unfortunate that they should
have come at the very moment when
| was operating upon you"
Colonel Furtado opened bis eyes. the
doctor poured brandy down his throat,
and be was able to consult as to what
next 10 do.
Half an hour later Colonel Furtado,
under the Doctors care. was driven
away. Making the coast he sailed for
the United States where IN time he
was Joined by the little heroine who
had saved his life
GwEND0LIN ADAMS.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-19

out with rats" and curls galore, but
in eclipse The moon has come into
conjunction with venusl Up to date
astronomy
The smartest women In town are
wearing the new neck rufus, admirably
described by a friend Of mine as "a
little bit Of anything or a mixture Of
all" The fur neckbsnds mean visits
later on to the throat specialists. But
who cares for that If they have a de
mode piece Of fur they can convert
Into one Of these dressy accessoFiesf
All that Is necessary to bring It up IN
line with the most expensive ready
msoe production is to shape It snugly
% the neck and as high as one can
fashionably stand It. Comfort Is cut Of
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-19
ANOTHER TALK ON cABINEr.
Taft Meets Friend Of Mr.. Nagel Of Mis-
souri,.

Augusta, Ca, JAN 10. - Ideal golf
weather attracted Mr.. Taft to the links
early yesterday. He had an appoint
ment in the afternoon with ], G. Shaffer,
proprietor of the Chicago Evening Post,
having written Mr.. Shaffer to come here.
w. 81 Dickey, chairman Of the Missouri
Republican committee, saw Mr.. Taft
yesterday, presumably in the interest
of Mr.. Nagel, who is being considered
for cabinet position. u. H. Hartman
was expected here from Aiken yester
day. lie is the principal owner of the
CsDpton Terrace Hotel, 4 winter resort
on the South Carolina side OF the Sa-
vaunah river. He has no engagement
with Mr.. Taft.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-19
BEAUTY DOCTOR"
KILLS HIMSELF
John H. Woodbury., Who Fixed Faces,
d Suicide-Was Recently Ar
raefed

New York. Jan. ls.--John Fl, Wood
bury, who had been engaged for some
years in the business of removing facial
deformities and otherwise improving the
personal appearance committed suicide
in the Sea Cliff inn at Coney Island
yesterday by shooting himself in the
head and abdomen.
1t is believed that Mr.. Woodbury. had
been much worried by suits brought
against him by several persons, who al
legged that his treatment had been harm
full
Woodbury. was arrested on Jan. II on
complaint Of Stephen A. Emmons OF
Coney Island. contractor, who charged
Woodbury. with defamation of character.
He was released on bail, and declared
that the arrest was due only to spite.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-19
NOT TO ACT FOR NEGROES.
Foraker Denies New Story From
Brownsville.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator j. b.
Foraker, In signed statement issued
yesterday, denies the reports that after
his retirement from the Senate on
March 4 next he would become the
counsel for the discharged negro sol
diers Of the Twenty Fifth Infantry.
Both Senator Foraker and Bishop John
son deny all knowledge of any fund be-
ing raised for the purpose of defending
the Brownsville soldiers in the courts
or elsewhere.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-19

toire coat of black satin lined with
violet ottoman silk The coat was
cut up at the sides, and one caught
fascinating gIimpses of the colored lin
ing. The same shade Of mauve was
repeated in the feathers of the large
black silk hat. This repetition of color
in coat lining and hat is one of the
new ideas Of the season.
AMY vARNUM.
New Worry.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-19
The Erperors Style d Dust-

The EmperoFe style q UuSE.
There Is a good story tnld Of Ger
man driving an English friend from
Frankfort to Homburg, when motor
car passed at terrific pace. raising q
cloud of dust.
"Ahg' said the German. There
gees cur emperor"
How do you known" inquired the
Englishman
10 you srppose anybody else could
raise dust Ike that2s was the reply.
A-Yorkshire Post
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-19
Not 70 ns piaturhsd.

"sody crackers2 Yes'm," said the
country storekeeper. Il got sem. Ill
---er-send 'em up to you"
WELL" replied Mrs. Medders, Il did
Tow 10 take 'em with me-"
"Yes'm; but, you see. Bill Bruser
he's a-dozin' on top o. the bari jest
now, an he amt in the best O humor
today. s--P Philadelphia Press.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-19
New York.
Grants Little Story.

General Fred Grant shows in lit
tie story how willing but prejudiced
witness may confound himself. ANY
complaints, corporal2' said the colonel.
making one morning personal in
spection. Eyes, sir. Taste that, sir"
said the corporal promptly. The colo
mel put the liquid to his lips. why"
he said, ''that the best soup ever
tastedr 'sYes, SIR" said the corporal,
'and the cook wants to call it coffee"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-19

See the woman. She has tainted.
Why did the woman faint2
She looked up suddenly and saw
the bearded face Of man with a
cleaning knife between his teeth.
Was the man about to harm tina
wom-anf
Oh, mol He was eating pie with the
knife Chicago News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-19
Earth Shakes in switzerland.

Beerne, Switzerland, Jan. 19.--An
earth shock of two seconds duration
occurred yesterday at Reutlingen. and
in the lower district Of Simmenthal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-19
EAGER FOR RUSSIAN LOAN.
LOndon's Part Of s2so,oO0,ooo Is Sub
scrihed

London, Jan. 19.--The subscriptions
70 the London portion Of the new Rus
sian loan of S2aO,000,000 were closed
yesterday afternoon. The amount has
been largely oversubscribed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-01-19
KILLED IN THEATRE.
Panic at BENEFIT for Earthquake Vic
tins.

Reggie di Emilia, Italy, JAM I9.--An
outbreak Of fire during cinematograph
performance in the theatre here for the
benefit Of the victims Of the earthquake
at Tcggio di Calabria last evening caused
d panic. Tn the rush that was made
for the exits two persons were killed
and several received severe injuries.