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Amador ledger., 1909-07-09
Yarmouth,s Narrow Street.

Kitty Witches row, Great Var
mouth, can justly claim to be the mar
rowest street in the world, the en-
trance at one end being only twenty
nine inches and at the other fifty-siX
inches. 1t gives some idea of the
width when one mentions that neigh
bors can shake hands and put cut each
others candles across the street! Why
these rows have been so constructed
has given rise to a good deal of dis
cussion. Some writer's give the reason
that when there was very high tide
the water might flow through them;
others, in the event of an Invasion
they would prove an excellent means
of defense or that the ground plans Of
the rows were suggested by the fisher
mems nets, which, spread on the dunes
to dry. had a narrow pathway left be-
tween them, which represented the
rows. Yarmouth has 40 rows, and
their total length exceeds seven miles.
Kitty Witches being the most inter
esting and the narrowest of all.
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09
ROYAL MAIDS.
When They Wish to Marry They Must
Do the Proposing.

VNhen They Wish to Marry They Must
Do the Proposing.
When a reigning queen is to be mar
ried she must be the one to breach the
subject first to her future consort.
The same rule holds good with regard
to all royal ladies' who marry COM
moners.
The late Queen Victoria has told how
she managed to put the question to
Prince Albert-how she first showed
him Windsor and it's beauties and the
distant landscape and then said, ''All
this may be yours" The queen of Hol-
land on a like occasion simply sent a
sprig Of white heather. begging Prince
Henry to look out it's meaning in a
book of flowers and their meanings.
The Duchess Of Argyll took the fol
lowing means Of proposing to the Mar
quis Of Lorne: She was about to attend
state ball and gave it out that she
would choose as her partner for the
first dance the man she intended to
honor. She selected the marquis, who
subsequently became her husband.
But perhaps the most interesting of
all ways chosen was that of the Ouch
ess Of Fife. She took the earl. as he
then was, to drawer and showed him
it's contents. There he sawta number
Of trifles he had given her at different
times, including sprigs of several kinds
Of flowers. now dead, he had picked
for her at various times He was
much impressed at the sight, nor did
it require words on her part to make
her meaning plain.-London Answers.
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09
Beuqars of Bombay.

The nuisance caused by beggars in
Bombay has assumed unbearable pro-
portions. The orientals practice chart
ty as a religious obligation and relieve
poverty where they find it. Recitals
from Kebit and Marabal never fail to
touch the innermost chords of the ma
tives with their innate reverence for
spiritualism. and the faker backs up
his appeal for aims with profuse quo
tations from the poets. Then there
are lay beggars and religious beggars,
the ash besmeared ascetics who prac-
tice mendicancy as hereditary pro-
fesslon. Last and not least are the I'M
fortunate sufferers whom the loss of
limbs or eyes or some fell disease dis
ables for work and drives them to beg
gary as the last resource. These lat
ter have a genuine claim on our chart
ty, but as there are so few asylums in
India for the halt, the MAIN and the
blind the streets and byways Of towns
are footed with beggars, pitiful types
of suffering humanity Gaftar.
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09

Lord Melbourne once announced to
Faraday that it was his pleasing duty
to offer him a pension. but, he added,
81 suppose all this science is humbug"
Faraday\at once replied, "lf that is
your opinion, my lord. l decline the
pension" and retired. Melbourne, on
meeting some of his colleagues, said:
81 have had strange thing happen.
4 man has declined a pension" But
these gentlemen knew Faraday's posi-
ton and reputation better than the
premier and urged him TO rectify the
bunder, Faraday was again inter
viewed, but Melbourne was obliged to
retract and apologize before the pen
sion was accepted.
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09
Tho Lace Curtain,

Just why there must be lace curtains
even where there is no piano or rubber
plant or gilt chair has never been eX-
planned to the entire satisfaction or
man. He only knows that there must
and lets 1t go at that. 1t often seems
to him that if he could have his way
which is out Of the question, of course.
there wouldn't be lace curtains, at
least above the cellar floor. They are
in the way when windows are to be
lowered or raised; they are apt to blow
into the gas and burn down the house,
and alarm is constantly sounded for
fear the man will soil or tear them.
They do not serve to keep out the
light when there is too much Of it, and
the dog can't toast himself in the sun
without getting tangled in them.
Still, there are lace curtains every
where and that is all there Is to it
Providence Tribune.
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09
If WOMEN ONLY KNEW
What Heap of Happiness In Would
Bring to Jackson Homes.

Hard to do homework with an ach.
ing back.
Brings your hours of misery at
leisrue or at work.
IL women only knew the cause
that Baokache pains come from sick
kidneys,
T'would save much needless woe.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kid
neys
Many residents of this vicinity
endorse them.
Mrs u. Puga. 5l1 e Washington
ST., Stockton, Cal, says: 'Doan g
Kidney Pills we're recommended to
me so highly when | was suffering
from kidney trouble about year
ago that ! procured a box. had
severe pains in my back and although
| tried many remedies, nothing gave
me relief. Doan's Kinney Pills how
ever seemed to go directly to the seat
of the trouble and the annoyance was
quickly disposed of. l am now in
good health and have been since
Doan's Kidney Pills cured me-"
For sale by all dealres. Price 80
cents Foster-M ilburn Co.. Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
Stated States Remem Der the name
-Doan Sand take no other.
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09
BUILDING Up a Speech.

Before making a speech Charles
Dickens would decide on his various
heads and then in his minds eye liken
the whole subject to the tire of cart
wheel. he being the hub. From the
hub to the tire he would run as many
spokes as there were subjects to be
treated. and during the progress of the
speech he would deal with each spoke
separately, celebrating them as he
went round the wheel, and when all
the spokes dropped out one by one and
nothing but the tire and space remain
ed he would know that he had accom-
plished his task and that his speech
was at an end.
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09
ADENOIDS.
The Way These Growths Endanger
the Health of Children.

The Way These Growths Endanger
the Health of Children.
Adenoids are curious little caulifow-
er-like growths which appear at the
junction of the nasal cavity and the
pharynx. They are often observed at
birth, but they seldom cause discom-
fort until some months later. Then
they interfere with respiration and
cause the baby to be restless. 1t losses
in it's sleep and wakens suddenly, cry
ing out as if in distress.
If adenoids are permitted to remain
they deform the mouth, teeth, throat,
chest and face. At their worst they
produce pop eyes and what is called a
frog face. They cause mouth breath
ing, with all its attendant evils. They
open the way for hundred and one
ills, from rupture Of the eardrum, run,
ming from the ears, coughs and tonsili.
tbs to pulmonary tuberculosis.
A slight operation suffices to remove
them. The baby suffers little pain and
loses little blood. Out they come, and
with them the overgrown tonsils that
commonly accompany them. If they
are suffered to remain they may never
be discovered. But it is certain that in
one way or another directly or indi-
rectly, they will cause damage.-Dr.
Leonard Keene Hirshbergin in Define
1tOr
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09
A GREWSOME REQUEST.
Extraordinary Legacy by the Father
Nof Lord Audley.

Probab bly, the most grewsome be-
quest ever named in a will was that
made by Philip Thicknesse, dissipat-
ed Engishman, who died in 1892. Some
years before his death he had quarrel
ed bitterly with his son, Lord Audley
and to spite him had placed on the
outside Of the family mansion board
bearing this inscription in large black
letters:
Boots and shoes mended, carpets
beat, etc, ETC.. by P. Thicknesse. ia
Their of Lord Audley."
Finding he was about to die, he sent
for his lawyer and drew up Il will con-
tanning the following extraordinary
clause: II leave my right hand, to be
cut off after my death. to my son. Lord
Audley. / desire it may be sent to him
in hopes that such a sight may remind
him of his duty to God after having
so long abandoned the duty he owed
to a father who once so affectionately
loved him.
The dead mans wishes were scrupu-
lousy carried out, and his severed
hand, inclosed in a Theoretically sealed
leaden casket. was forwarded to his
son. There is no record as to how
Lord Audley received his unwelcome
legacy or how he disposed of it.-New
York Press.
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09
peIaware,s Circular Boundary.

The northern boundary line of Della
ware is circular because the charter
given to Penn states that Pennsylvania
was to be bounded on the east by
the Delaware river from twelve miles
distant north Of Newcastle town until
the three and fortieth degree of north
latitude" and that the southern bound
airy was to be IA circle drawn at
twelve miles distant from the town of
Newcastle northward and westward
until the fortieth. degree of north lati-
tude and then by straight line west
ward" This makes a circular bound
airy for northern Delaware unavoid-
able, and the facts above set forth ex-
plain a geographical curiosity that has
puzzled many students.
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09
Life 100000 Years 400

Scientists have found in cave in
Switzerland bones of men. who lived
100, 600 years ago, when life was IN
constant danger from wild beasts.
To-day the danger, as shown by A,
w. Brown of Alexander, Me-, is
largely from deadly disease. IF it
had not been for Dr.. Kings New
Discovery, which cured me, could
not have lived, :" he writes, ''suffer-
ing as / did from a severe lung
trouble and stubborn cough. 10
cure sore lungs, colds, obstinate
coughs, and prevent pneumonia, it's
the best medicine on earth. SOC and
81. Guaranteed by Spagnoli's Drug
Store. Trial bottle free.
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09
Chamberlaln's Collie Cholera and
Dlarrhoea Remedy Would Have
Saved Him $4,000

ain 1902 / had a very severe attack
Of diarrhoea. says K, N. Farrar of
Cat Island, La. 'For several weeks
! was unable TO do anything On
March IS, 1907, had a similar at
tack, and took q amberlain's Cole,
Cholera aud Diarrhoea Remedy
which gave me prompt reliet, con
slider it one of the best medicines of
its kind in the world, and had J used
it in 1902 believe it would have saved
me hundred dollar DOCTORS bill. "
Sold by Jackson Drug Store, Spag
noll, prop.
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09
Help for Those Who Have Stoma oh
Trouble

After doctoring for about twelve
years for bad stomach trouble, and
spending nearly five hundred dollars
for medicine and doctors fees, pur-
chased my wife one box of Cham ber-
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets,
which did her so much good that she
continued to use them and they have
done her more good than all OF the
medicine 1 bought before. Samuel
Boyer, Folsom, Iowa. This medicine
is for sale by jackson Drug Store,
Spagnoli, Prop. Samples free.
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09
Bows Life Saved

My little boy, four years old, had a
severe attack of dysentery. We had
two physicians; both of them gave
him up. We then gave him Cham Der =
lain's collie, cholera and diarI hoea
remedy which cured him aud believe
that saved his life. William H..
Stroling, Carbon Hill, Ala. There is
no doubt but this remedy saves the
lives of many children each year.
Give it with castor oil according
to the plain printed directions and a
cure Is certain. For sale by Jackson
Drug Store, Spagnoli, prop.
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09

''Nora, was that the coal man l saw
making love to you yesterday even
ing"
"Yes, ma'am, but l 'ope, ma'am"-
"Does he love you very much,
Nora"
"'E says e does, ma'am."
"Devotedly?"
"Yes, ma'am."
"Well. you tell him that unless he
gives us better weight than he has
been doing we shall get our coal else
re."-London illustrated Bits.
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09
He Got the Teacher.

A man called at grammar school in
n large city to see one of the teachers
and. uncertain just which was the
room he wanted. noted the bell buttons
in the main corridor. lie pressed one
of them His surprise was great when
soon after the sound of the gong chill
dren and teachers fled forth from the
various rooms. all in orderly line and
with no excitement or crowding. The
visitor had pressed the button which
called for the fire alarm drill practice
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09
LIE CUCKOO.
Curious Expectations That Are Cen"
nected Win the Bird.

curious Superstitions That are SeH~
neeted With the Bird.
There is a popular belief that what
ever one is doing when first one hears
the cuckoo that will be what one will
most frequently do during the year.
In many parts of Scotland and in the
northern counties of England people
turn their money in their pockets on
hearing the first call of the cuckoo. as
this, they say, insures a lucky year. In
the counties bordering In Wales not
only do they do this, but they also
have a wish at the same time, this
wish being kept secret. of course To
have a gold coin in ones pocket when
the cuckoo's call is first heard insures
good luck for the rest of the year.
The German peasants declare that aft
er st. Johns day the bird changes into
q sparrow hawk.
The Danes have a curious legend re-
ghrdlng this bird When the village
girls hear its first call they kiss their
hands and repeat, "Cuckoo cuckoo.
when shall l be married" AS many
times as the bird calls cuckoo" in an
swer so many years will the maiden
have to wait. The old folk, bent and
bowed with rheumatism and age, ask
instead, Cuckoo, cuckoo, when shall
l be released from this worlds caresW
and the answer comes in the same
way. SO occupied is the poor bird in
answering these questions, say the
Danes, that she never has time to build
her nest, so is forced to lay her eggs
in the nest of another bird.-Planet.
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09
Tortured on a Horse

"'t'or ten years l couldn't ride a
horse without being In torture from
piles" writes l.. s. Napire. of Rug
less, KY. ''when all doctors and
other remedies failed. Bucklen IS
AInica Salve cured me- Infallible
for piles, burns, scalds. cuts, bolls,
fever-sores. eczema, salt rheum,
corns. 25c. Guaranteed by jackson
Drug Store, Spagnol1. prop.
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09

A young man called on patent ex-
pert and showed him an idea he want
ed protected. 1t was in the form of
an engagement ring.
But" said the expert, examining
the very ordinary looking circlet
"what is there patentable about this"
at is adjustable, sir" said the in
ventor proudly.-London Answer"
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09
SUSPENSION Bridqes.

There is no doubt that the first idea
of suspension bridge was suggested
to primitive man by the interlacing OF
tree branches and parasitical plants
across rivers. Probably monkeys used
them before men did In very noun
famous countries, such as Tibet and
Peru. they have apparently been used
since the dawn of history, possibly
earlier.
Amador ledger., 1909-07-09
Within Her Means.

A pretty little girl of three years was
in a drug store with her mother. Be
ing attracted by something in the
showcase, she asked what it was. The
clerk replied, THAT is a scent bag"
How cheap replied the little girl.
"I'u take Lippincott's,
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-07
FURS

E. E. VALLEY furrier-L 10 Il or: best
quality: form. 115 Kearny now 1746-1I4S Fill
g. BARE. furrier formerly Lachmann & Co.,
1915 Bush ST., cor Van Ness ay., upstairs.
b. I<ANTNER, manufacturing furrier. formerly
l22 Stockton ST.. now l11S Van Ness av.
CALL BRANCH OFFICE. 1861 Fillmore st. near
Post.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-07

MINES AND MINING
AILGEWAHR BROS CO.. Rssaying in all It's
branches; accuracy guaranteed: send for mail
ing envelope. 313 9Th ST. Oakland
GOLD, amalzam. rich ore bought, cash; assaying
5Oc. Pioneer Assay Co. 131 9TH ST nr. Howard
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-07
FoR sALE-Nl.ceIIanecn.


AAA-Sinks soc 10 $3.50: baths. heavy porcelain
and steel cuameled, 50 10 SO: 80 gallon boil
ers So 30 10 $3.50: double washtrays 81: hon
ners. 15c; water. gas and soil pipe standard
and extra heavy brass and nickel goods Of al
kinds. we have the best: we have slightly
damaged we have second hand; broke the
plumbing trust: you ger the benefit: enough
said; we buy from every one and sell 10 all
10 accommodate a large part Of our pa atr0ns
win open sundays from 10 >. DOLAN COM
pANN 1899 Market ST.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-07
BUSINESS CHANCES
q. r. HAMMERSAIIrH & 40

z. It. IAMMERSMIIH a IO.,
INVESTMENT BROKERS.
SIC GOLDEN GATE Ay. NEAR VAN NESS.
SPECIAL BARGAINS
FRUITS, VEGETABLES. BUTTER, EGGS.
POULTRY. ETC.-Stock invoice $1,000; low
rent. fine fixtures, lease receipts $50 day; popu-
lar location trial given reason for selling, NOT
SICKNESS; THIS is A SNAP.
$200-CIGAR STAND; FREE RENT; prom
inent corner must sell: OFFER WANTED.
$300-CANDY STORE and FRUITS; good locs-
tion; stock invoice $500; SNAP.
HAT RENoVAT0RY: clears $50: offer wanted.
A225-BAkERY and LUNCHROOMS; low rent
clears s15; choice location: SNAP.
We have CITY LOT to exchange for SMALL
RESTAURANT.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-07
FOR sALE-MIsceIIaneous-continued.

MONEY made daily and Call Want Ads help to
make It. Advertise your wants; make them
known TO the public through Call Want Ad
An Investment not an expense. For full par
ticulars read Call Want Ads daily.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-07
c. r. HAMMERSMITH & CO.,
INVESTMENT BROKERS,
$40 GOLDEN GATE AY. NEAR VAN NESS.

Z. X. HAMMERSMITH & CO.,
INVESTMENT BROKERS,
$40 GOLDEN GATE Ay. NEAR VAN NESS
SPECIAL BARGAINS.
FRUITS, VEGETABLES, BUTTER. EGGS,
POULTRY. ETC.-Stock invoice $1,000; low
rent: fine hxtures lease; receipts 500 day; popu-
lar location; trial given; reason for selling, NOT
SICKNESS; THIS is A SNAP.
$2O0-ClGAR STAND; FREE RENT; prom
inent corner; must sell: OFFER WANTED
S3O0-CANDY STORE and FRUITS; good loca-
tion; stock invoice $500; SNAP.
HAT RENOVAT0RY; clrs. $150 offer wanted.
$225-BAKERY and LUNCHRO0MS; low rent;
clears $40; choice location; SNAP.
We have CITY LOT TO exchange for SMALL
RESTAURANT
NOTICE TO BUYERS AND SELLERS
BAIRD & PETERSON.
LEADING BUSINESS BROKERS
AND R00MING HOUSE AGENTS.
ARE NOW LOCATED AT
$50 MARKET ST. NEAR ELLIS. ROOM 2lS.
WE HAVE THE LARGEST LIST OF GOOD
BUSINESS OPENINGS AND AT PRICES THAT
ARE RIGHT. IF YOU WANT TO BUY A
BUSINESS SEE US FIRST AND LAST. IF
YOU WANT TO SELL BUSINESS LIST
WITH Us FOR QUICK SALE.
REMEMBER THE NAME
BAIRD & PETERSON.
REMEMBER THE NUMBER
$50 MARKET ST. NEAR ELLIS. ROOM 21S.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-07
FOR SALE.

Building, about II7x92; heavy timbers; also
boiler complete. GUGGENHIME & COMPANY,
Sacramento and Davis SITS.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
MONROE NEWS.

w. T. Riner, of Brinkley, was here Monday.
 EW. T. Bradley was in Briakley on business Tuesday.
 Jerry Wagner spent a few days over at Moro the first of the week.
 Horace V. Cannon spent Sat urday night at Blackton With homefolks.
 =R. V. Wallace made flying trip to Forrest City Tuesday, re turning Wednesday.
 J. A. Strand, of Forrest City, was a business visitor in our city Friday and Saturday. Will Wagner, who is employed inlHeIena, is spending a few days in oui' city this week.
 Miss Alleene DeShazo, after having taught a two months school near Rich tG'enwood) li at home again.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17

,
 Mrs. Coleman Palmer, of Blackton, passed thro' here Sat urday en route to Bripkley. Joe Smith and family, spent from Saturday until Monday at Halwell's Camp, the guests of relatives.
 Mrs. Crume and little son, of Porterville, Mo-, arrived Friday and is the guest of her son, c. C.. Crume and family. | Jay Gannon.Sthe depot agent at Holly Grove Sunday afternoon in our city, calling on one of our most charming young ladies.
 Miss Susie Fields spent from Saturday until Monday, the guest of her sister, Miss Flossie Fields, who is teaching school near Blackton.
 Miss Nellie Perry, after hav- ing suspended her school for one week on account of the death of her uncle, w. c. Brown, resum- ed her school duties Monday.
 y. K. B.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
J. L. Combes, Mason, Tenn,
HAVE YOU ABABY9

Then watch it closely. And above all things don't let it suf- fer for any length of time with worms ' that is fatal. If it's complexion gets yellow and pasty, if it is listless, cross or peevisb. gets thin, suffers with flatulence give it Whites Cream Vermifuge. The only cure that never fails and has no bad ef- fects. Sold by Converse's Drug Store.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
Administrator's Notice.

Notice is hereby given, that on October 18th, 1909, which will be the 3rd day of the October term of the Monroe Probate Court, the undersigned, as ad- ministrator of the estate of Isaac Reed, deceased, will make ap- plication to said court for the sale of the s. 1a of s. E. 14 of Sec. 'sOI T. 2-N. R. 2-W. in Mon roe county, Arkansas, for the benefit of said estate; the pro- ceeds of sale to be reinvested, or applied for the advantage of the estate.
 ELMER Cox,
 Admr. of said Estate. Sept. 10, '09. St.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
$l4 Cash n..

l will pay sl4 cssb E any information leadi1 covery of two lost E cribed as follows: 3
 One large white ,,l| ted COW about F marked with croD ear and split in RICH One white and heifer two ard a hsi| not marked. These cattle stl,j| range three and one southeast of BnntIS ruary. They were Holly Grove ternory
 For above reward q McGahee, Brinlley q phone,
 A. H
 BrinM
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
Coal! eeaI! lGai!

Have just received a shipment of the finest ccal we have hac for many a day. It's worth $4.5 per ton delivered. Better phone in CT give ne your order NOW.
 ELMO CHANEY.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
School atzent.

The public school atZent open ed on Monday of last week with Miss Lula Wyman of Mayield, Ky, as teacher.
 Zent has one of the prettiest, ifnot the very prettiest and fin- est rural school buildings in the county.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
For Sale.

Il will sell at bargain prices all of my household and kitchen furniture, including 3 bed room suits, parlor set, dishes, tables, stoves, etc. Apply to
 GEO. "A. RICH,
 north of Brinkley.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
A Wife Wanted.
Mason, Tipton Co.,, Tenn,

Mason. TiptoR Co.,, Tenn.
 Sept. 13, 1909. I am 35 years old weigh 150 lbs, height 5 feet 10 inches. l am a lover of home and have no bad habits. Wish to correspond with some refined widow la6y, unincumbered under B years old, who owns property and wishes to marry.
 Address J. L. Combes,
 " Mason, Tenn, R. F. D. No. 1. Just tell you saw it in the ARGUS.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
For Sale.--A Esreein.

A $50 suit of furniture, fine quartered oak, absolutely new. Will be sold for 80 on the in. stallment plan. Apply to
 CLAUDE LEAKY. Aug. 25, 'O9.