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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-11-29
A GOOD INVESTMENT.
Secretary Stewards Purchase of Alas
ka Has Proved to lie Very
Profitable.

When Secretary of State Seward
negotiated the purchase of Alaska
from the Russian government many
Americans regarded it as a shameful
waste of money, and some newspa-
pers referred to it as an investment
of $7,5O0,O00 in icebergs. That the
transaction has been profitable one
Is shown by n monograph prepared
by the treasury bureau of statistics
for publication in the Forthcoming is
sue of the monthly summary. In
general terms it may be said that
Alaska, for which the United States
paid Russia $7,200,000 in 1867, has sup
piled furs, fish and gold amounting
to about $15,oOOo,O00 in value, about
equally divided between these three
items; that the investments of cap
ital from the United States in Alas
ka are probably $25,000,000, with a
large additional sum invested in
transportation to that territory;
and that the annual shipments of
merchandise to Alaska now aagre-
gate more than $12,O00,000 and have
aggregated since the purchase near
ly or quite $10o,O0O,Ooo. Meantime the
population has grown from an esti-
mated 10000 at the date of purchase
to 32,05o in 1890, 63,592 in 1900 and an
estimated $4,000 at the present time.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-11-29
GREAT HEAT OF METEoRs.
Some Have Fallen Upon the Hartn
In the Form of Molten
MnSses.

Ordinarily the meteors that fash
across the sky at stated periods OF
time burn themselves out in the up
per air, but occasionally meteoric
mass lasts long enough to reach the
earth. One fell on May Is, 1900, at
Felix, Ala. Meteors were seen on
the occasion referred to and sundry
explosions were heard, while later
on a mass of meteoric substance
weighing seven pounds was discov-
cred imbedded in soft soil. This
meteorite was analysed and found to
be built up of such minerals as
Divine, augite, triolite, nickel iron
and graphite carbon, says a scien-
tific paper.
The dark color of the Felix stone
Is stated to be due to the presence
in fair amount of the last-named sub
stance. The interest attaching to
meteorites, of course, centers around
the fact that they enable us to OBJ
tain glimpses of the composition OF
other worlds than ours. Astronomy
is well agreed on the unity of chem
zeal composition which marks the
orbs, and even the simple fact that
it is hydrogen gas which blazes in
the sun and gives us our light and
heat is testimony to this fact.
Meteoric iron and carbon similarly
display links between these erratic
bodies and our own earth.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-11-29
WORRY AND INDIGESTION.
Through Close Alliance Of Nerves,
Mental Depression Quickly Az
fects the stomach.

Worry is a cause and source of much
unhappiness, says medical author
ity. 1t seams the face with lines and
burrows and has most depressing
effect upon that representative organ,
the stomach, which at such times, be-
comes a most unwilling and laggard
servant. Indeed, it is safe to say that
unless encouraged by cheerful tenn
per and bright or, at least, hopeful
thoughts, the stomach will play tru-
ant, or sulk, or do no good work. The
physiological explanation of this is the
close alliance of the great sympathet-
ic nerves, which are worse than the
telegraph for carrying bad news; the
work and anxiety which depress the
brain cause simultaneously semi
paralysis of the nerve of the stomach;
gastric juices will not flow and,
presto, there is indigestion. One sign
of mental health is serenity of temper
and a self-control that enables us to
hear with equanimity the petty trials
and jars of life, especially those aris-
ing from contact with scolding, iras-
chile, irritable persons. Serenity of
mind comes easy to some and hard
to others. II cannot be acquired.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-11-29
HUNTING FAMILY HISTORY.
A Member of the Penn Family Wants
to Know II He Is Related TO
Sir william.

The search for ancestors is not en-
tirely confined to the new rich and
socially ambitious, says the New
York Tribune. Witness this letter to
the Historical society of Philadel-
phia: II am trying to find out all
the Information ! kan a bout Sir Will
liam Penn and his descendants thar
us to be writing in my fathers fam
ley but tina have ben lost by sum
means. wonto pruve my relashen-
ship to the Penn II 1t can be dun. I
wos told II would write to you /
could find out all 1 wonted to know
SO IL can get eney Information of
his SONS or grandsons should Xix
weary much to learn of them and II
you could tell me II you new of eney
of his money or realastate that
hasent ben Gland by his descend
ents or his sons descendants and so
on. Samuel II. Penn, Brookville,
N. j."
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-11-29
HOUSE PROOF AGAINST GERMS


"A germ-proof house 10 the latest
addition to the hygienic terrors of
lite. 1t is not yet actually in exist
ence, but medical congresses are bus
lily and even hopefully paving the
way for its advent, says the London
Chronicle. When IL arrives and we
arc all thoroughly scientific and un-
comfortable, our homes will be sim
gle-storied, without stairs, built on
gravel soil, destitute of cellars. with
concrete and blocks of earthenware
pierced for ventilation" placed UNI
der the floor, and the ordinary bricks
twill be superseded by glazed and
tightly-ftting hygienic bricks" The
roof will be tiled, not slated, and the
windows will reach from top to bot
tom Of the walls. The dining table
will be of polished mahogany, the
chairs cushionless or stuffed with
medicated wool. The walls ought to
be made of cement that takes
high polish, can be stained to any
color and washed frequently. Cur
tains and draperies of all kinds will
be abolished: pictures will be per-
mitted only when let into the cement
wall; for artistic touches we shall be
depending on "plants of the india
rubber and eucalyptus type" In no
room win there be corners to harbor
dust and bacteria, and the skirting
-
will always curve into the haru".e-
parquet floors instead of striking
them at right angles,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-11-29
wher. he r,nishes.

1t is not generally known that the
body of Fred Archer, the famous Eng
lish jockey, Is buried within 200 yards
of the winning post for the Cambridge
snire.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-11-29
Commenced Business January 26. 1901.

President McViche Vice Presidents
A. ). Cashier; H. S. Thompson. Asst Cashier.
Morgan Walter Fitch Alexander Maitland
Mcvichie Miner W. H. johnston NJ NJ Duncan
II. O. Young.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-25
TOOL TALK.
Some witty Remarks Heard In a Ma.
chine Shop.

Some witty Remarks Heard In a Ma
chine Shop.
1t was midnight In the machine shop,
and all was silent until the rasping
voice of the file was heard to say:
Il have rubbed up against lots Of
hard things in my life, but this har-
veyized steel job has completely worn
me OUT
Well" said the lathe sympathetical-
ly, 81 have done many hard turn my
self"
Life is great bore" supplemented
the gmlet.
"a continual grind" put in the en-
cry wheel roughly.
with many broken thread" added
the steam pipe in hollow accents.
Calm yourselves" advised the dam
aged tiywheel; there may be revOlu-
ton Soon"
Don't mind him." said the soldering
fluid acidly. Every one knows he is
cracked"
And in the confusion that followed
the gas escaped.-Judge.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-25
Xhx He Was Amused.

Uncle Josh-Haw! Haw! SO you
got swindled OH the shell game?
Uncle Hiram--Wcll, didn't you get
swindled the last time you went to
York?
Uncle Josll-Ycs, but not OH the shell
game! Haw! Haw!-Puck.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-25

Mrs. Chubb-I tell you this discus
sion of the servant girl problem is a
serious thing.
Mrs. Housckerp-It is indeed. You
can't tell what minute the servant girl
will ovcrhear you.-Catholic Standard
and Times.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-25

Help! Help" came the cry Of dis
tress through the midnight stiffness.
The policeman i'll the neighboring
doorway stirred uneasily. advertise
in the want column" he muttered and
resumed his nap.-Philadelphia Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-25

One day Willie. aged five. was cry
ing, and his mamma said:
willie. you are getting your face all
dirty from crying" and Willie replied:
"Well, 1t wasn't clean when l
started. "-Philadelphia Record.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-25

TOmmy-Why not!
Teacher-Because it amt proper:
that's why.-Philadelph Times.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-25
MODERN SUBURBAN HOME
Well Arranged Dwelling That VIII
Cost About &2,25O.

copyright. 1902. by Dennis & Gastmeyer,
$50 Broadway. New York;
The elevation and accompanying floor
plans show a very attractive and well
arranged suburban or city home that
can be built in many places at the
present time for from $1,000 to $1,000
in the manner and with the materials
as below described. There Is a large
wide piazza on the front and side OF
the house, with a door into the dining
room.
The cellar runs under the entire
house, the walls being of hard local
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-25
M1sceHu1eoUS Hover1sements .-----o-
J. G.. ORRICK C SON co.
Wholesale Distributors of Food Products
CUMBERLAND, MD
IA substitute for hgh-riced liberal of
rs FISH. The fnesof all canned fish "a In ~.
More palatable and nutritious.
say-.Ask your dealer for
ffSilver Cord Salmon.''

very Columbia River Salmon
this brand Middle steaks flat regular
cuts in tall cans (retails IL ce Il
Chepcr of brand best of
"Falcon Deep Red Cooed Salmon Puget (reas Is
"Mcns Choice Deep Red Salmon from Alaska etals at
a
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" B-We u
supplied.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-25
FRONT ELEVATION.


brick laid up in red cement mortar.
The cellar floor is covered with four
inches of concrete and onc-half inch Of
portland cement and sand in equal
proportions.
The frame Of the building is OF hem
lock timber. The walls are all sheath
ed with North Carolina pine shcathing
boards and covered with two ply wa
terproof sheathing paper. while all Of
the main walls are sided with narrow
bcvcled white pine siding boards laid
three inches to the weather. The ga.
blcs are shinglcd with clear white ce-
dar shingles. random widths. dipped in
single stains. The whole of the main
roof except the tower is covered with
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-25
Crushing Blow.

81 think l never saw Squibob so ut
terly crushed as he was when his first
poem appeared In the Daily Bread"
graphical error in the poem"
mo; that wasn't it. What crushed
him was that the paper was sold for 2
cents a copy that morning just as
usual"-Chicago Tribune.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-25
So Pa Says.

Little Willie-What's a philosopher.
pa?
PA philosopher. my son, is man
who bears with resignation the tooth.
ache from which another is suffering.
Chicago News.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-25

dimension cypress shingles dipped in
shingle stains and laid five and half
inches to the weather. The tower roof
is covered with small galvanized iron
shingles.
The floors throughout are laid with
North Carolina pine flooring boards
blind nailed. All of the interior walls
are plastered with one good coat Of
scratch and brown patent mortar put
on thick and smoothed off complete fol
papering.
The trim throughout Is of clear kiln
dried cypress Of special design and
is finished in the natural wood, with
one coat of filters properly rubbed
smooth and two good coats of light in
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-25

Mrs Binks-Young Smith hasn't pro-
posed to Millie yet. I wonder what Is
the trouble
Mr.. Binks-Heart failure, l should
think.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-25
He'd BE Good.

Old Bullion-What proofs have I
that you will make my daughter a
good husband?
Suitor-Look Mt your own bank &C.
count, sir.-New York Weekly.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-25

terror varnish. The main stairs are of
quartered oak complete, finished natu-
raj.
The bath and kitchen contain COM
piete modern fixtures. All work is
open. and fittings, etc, are nickel plat
ed. The side walls of the bathroom
and kitchen are laid off into small.
neat tiles on plaster and covered with
enamel paint. The entire house is fit
ted with up to date gas fixtures COM
plcte.
All of the exterior is painted two
good coats of prepared paints Of such
colors as may be desired. Tin work is
covered with two good coats of red
paint.
In addition to the rooms shown on
the plans. the attic contains two bed
rooms and a storeroom.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-25

Pathetic side of Architecture.
The refining influence Of Il beautiful
building, its exterior or its interior, ap-
peals to the innermost part of man.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-25

Teachcr-Say they aren't" or they
are not" You must never say they
amt -
New-York tribune., 1902-08-02
FIGHTS FIRE WITH CASSOCK.
MOUNT VERNON PRIEST AND WORSHIP
PERS SAVE THEIR CHURCH.

While braveiy fighting yesterday toi prevent
the new church OF Mount Carmel, of which ne
is pastor, from being destroyed by fire which
started by the overturning of the sanctuary
lamp Father Sigismondo, a priest of the Fran
ciscan Order, had his hands burned. After
he had helped to the church he sat in the
priests house and wept because he feared that
he would be so badly manned that, according TO
the rules of the Church, he would never be able
to celebrate mass again. He was removed In an
ambulance to the Mount Vernon Hospital, where
he is now under the care of DIR. Thomas F.
Goodwin.
The fire was discovered at 1:30 o'clock, at
time when the church filled with worship
pers, who were celebrating the feast of Madonna
del Arco, Italian saint. Father Sigismondo
who at dinner smoke issuing from
the church, and groping his way into the build
ing found that the fire fast consuming the
altar OF st. Antonio.
There was no water at hand. and in its abb
sence the priest without hesitation tore off his
heavy woollen cassock and used it to smother
the flames, which rapidly licking their way
to the main altar. Father Sigismondo worked
herocally for ten minutes in the sitting smoke,
and then overcome and carried from the
edifice The Fire Department called, but
the priest and worshippers had the fire under
to about $500 The physicians at the hospital
say that the priests injuries. while painful, are
not serious, and that he will be out in q few
days.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-02
BOY HOLDS UP An EXPRESS TRAIN
HE CLIMBS ON ELEVATED STRUCTURE TC
LOOK FOR A LOST CAT"

HE CLIMBS ON ELEVATED STRUCTURE TO
LOOK FOR A LOST CAT"
George Mack, of No. 81 Tenth-ave, is much ad-
rnired by his young companions because yesterday
he stopped an express train the Ninth-ave. ele-
waited road and escaped arrest
George and his playmates were having game or
cat" when one of the boys knocked the cat
up on the elevated structure. It was new one
Gec1 ge had made from the handle of broom. and
he did not want TO lose it. The boy climbed up
one of the pillars crawled out on the track and
got the eat
The engineer OF a crowded express train noticed
the boy on the track. and at once applied the
brakes He also blew hfs whistle. and the un-
usual noise not only alarmed the people in the train
but brought persons to the windows an al9mg s ue
line at that point. George managed TO ger throusn
the ties and climbed back to the street The tram
came 10 a stop within five feet from where ne mao
feen a moment before. There was delay, ana
al the Fourtaenth-st station IL was reported nat
. man had been over. At SiXteenth-SI a TICKET
choDper who went inquire. found PohceI!lan
Steinkarpt holding George and wondering what II
yas an about The boy told his story, ana re anu
his cat allowed TO JOIN MS If4e!lus' aI'e ii
had been thoroughly scolded-
New-York tribune., 1902-08-02
POOL SAYS IT'S SH4MEFUL.
sr>ns EVIDENCE OF OPERATIONS BY PRO
FESSIONAL BONDSMEN TO COLO
NEL, PARTRIDGE.

Tn the YorkviIle court yesterday twelve women
were arraigred. charged with soliciting, in the
precinct commanded by Captain Dean OF the Filth
81 station. Detective John F. Higgins, who ar
raigned the women. said they had been arrested
under instructions from Captain Dean. The first
woman arraigred was Ida Woodruff Of No q Sec
ond-ave Higgins had made sort of aff1daVlt
charging her with lettering and soliciting
''Wiu vou swear she is a disorderly person.!
asked Magistrate Pool
81 saw her lettering the street and approach
ing men and soliciting them replied Higgins.
..or, won't swear that she is disorderly per-
SON" retorteG the magistrate. but in your afi-
davit you say So"
Then, talking the woman before him. the
magistrate asked:
@were you locked up all night?
''No' replied the woman
Ibid you have a bondsman?'
YES"
DO you know the bondsman?"
.'No"
The bord was Droduced and the name signed 10 it
was Jacob Leopold Leopold is said to be saloon
Keeper at No Y Second-ave. IT was for S5Vo
What did you pay for your bond! asked the
magistrate.
Three dollars answered the woman
This is d shameful state OF affairs, said the
magistrate This woman was simply arrested
for the purpose Of securing a bondsnan' ana she
was charged g. The condition of affairs Is worse
than ii has ever been Under this administration
is d shame that this thing should sMs. Is -, =
The twelve women were then asHeu s u S ~ some nm
The rnaaie+4rate ordered the women discharged,
OF the affldaVits in the cases attach "a
evidence given and send them TO Contnlsslohei
Detective Higgins said that the Fffth;st precinc5
was cleaner than IL had ever been DsloIeI T-
that he would continue TO follow the orders OF ms
Leopold had given bonds for six Of the women ald
and Louis Kaufman of No. 81 Third-ave' Tor hVe'
New-York tribune., 1902-08-02

ADDITION TO CAPACITY is ABOUT 100000
TONS A YEAR
From The Iron Trade Review.

From The Iron Trade Review.
The exten of the capacity being pro-
vided in the United States for the production of
iron and steel is probably not well appreciated
THE Iron Trade Review has taken some pains
to gather information concerning new work under
way soon to be started, the result of the
inquiry is presented below. 1t shows only that
the iron and steel industry is an important c-n-
trlbutor to it, own unprecedented prosperity, but
that a very large additional capacity in blast fur
mace and steel plants and in various lines of
finished material will be active by the middle of
1905 while some of it will help to swell production
in the late months of 1892 and the early months of
next year. The showing is a most impressive one
and is well worth the study Of every manufacturer
Of iron and steel. \ brief summary of the exhibit
Is follows:
Blast furnaces under construction in the United
States. 81 with estimated annual capacity of 4,S00
COO tons. Blast furnaces being remodeled and
enlarged, or soon TO be reconstructed u. Addi-
tional capacity thus provided. about 1850 tons a
day or 6o0,eeo tons year Total estimated addition
TO blast furnace capacity all expected to be avail
able before the end of 1903. 100000 tons a year
Open hearth furnaces under construction, 10S
capacity of about 2.7oOOO0 tons Open hearth fur
naces planned l5 with daily capacity of 1850 tons
or about 10000 tons annually. Open hearth fur
building for steel foundries, q. with daily
capacity of ESQ tons. about 10000 tons year
the close of 1888 $50 ssae tons year
New sheet mills under erection. g., with an annual
New tin plate mills under construction by inde-
pendent interests. 50, with an annual capacity OF
12boG tons.
The list of miscellaneous finishing mills under
construction includes five modern plate mills, with
annual capacity of $4,000 tons. new tube. bar
hoop. wire and structural mills Of capacity diff
ficult to estimate but. judging from the capacity
of connected open hearth furnaces, probably
equivalent TO 1250OoO 10 100000 tons Of finished
material year, small portion of it TO be in
operation in 1892 and all of it probably by the end
New-York tribune., 1902-08-02
HOW FIREPRoOF WOOD rs MADE.
INTERESTING REPORT TO THE UNDER"fl Ai'0
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
ENGINEERING,

In view Of the discussion regarding the eIlcacS
o4 freproof wood a report on this mater1aI hade
bv ". c. Robinson and Benjamin H. Glover 10 'he
T-rderUriters Bureau of Fire Protection Engineer
ing is of interest.
In a measure these two engineers say. the ued'-
y,ent is like ernbaming, the wood being nrst re-
lieved of any remaining saps and fluids ana d
rreservative fluid injected to take their place Inc
.ooa &C. subjected first to a moist steam bath for
from one to fifty hours. depending upon its size
and variety Next by of a powerful vac
lurn pump, the saps aad juices, softened ana
loosened by the steam. are drawn out. Any poss-
r,a acid reaction in the wood Is then eliminated
bv naturalization, the freproohng solution Is ab-
sorbed by the wood under pressure. and afterward
inc wood is thoroughly kiln air dried Ihe
Trocess fills the interior cellular WOOD structure
with minute crystals of freproohng salts: =,
The engineers tested the product and found that
1t would not fame or support combustion. t Ihey
think 1T will prove of benefit to insurance interests
snecially for the interior finish of freproof build
ings and vaults in the construction or dryroolns,
stock racks decks partitions etc, and Tor eectflc
wire moulding and other raceways.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-02
ROBBERS INVADE A YACHT.

THEY BEAT CAPTAIN INTO INsENsIBILITY, But
GET NO PLUMBER.
Andrew Sprut, owner and captain of the sloop
yacht Mary Jane lying off Hubbard-st., Gravesend
Beach was held up in his cabin early yesterday and
terribly beaten by two His skull was tract
ured and his body covered with bruises. He is now
in the Emergency Hospital at Coney Island. About
l a. m. he awakened by noise on deck. Be
fore he could make investigation he was
smashed the head and almost lost conscious
ness. shouted and heard several shots fired.
Members of the crews CT several yachts lying near
the Mary Jane aroused by the time his assail-
ants jumped into a rowboat and escaped
The captain had $3.50 in bills of small denomination
in his pocket and the police think that his aSsail-
ants knew he had this money, and may have seen
him with it ashore. When the men made their
escape they cut away the small boat attached to
the yacht that the captain If he recovered could
follow them.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-02
STATE DEPARTMENT RECEIPTS GROW.

SECRETARY MDoNoUGH THINKS INCREASE RE-
FLEETS GENERAL PROSPERITY
Albany, Aug. John L McDonough Secre'Sis
Of state reports that the receipts of his department
for Julv s6o13 were 81 800 greater than for the cor
RESPONDING month last year. He thinks that this
reflects the general prosperity in the mercantile
world the receipts Of the department having to 90
with the preparation of certified copies OF corpora
,,oo ,orars and the like for which the charge is
anywhere from % cents TO 80
Since January the receipts Of the department
have been s44651 which is a long way ahead or
last year The total receipts in 1901 We're $o5.goV.
This was the largest amount received IN we've
months up TO that time, but this year secretary
Scnonofeh saws the receipts Will be at least
ga dS This amount will pay all the ordinary run
ming expenses Of his department and leave sur
rlrrs O so 600