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Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20
MAKING OF TROUT FLIES.
Mouse Whiskers and Bears' Eyebrows
 Are Used.

Are Used.
 There are trout and salmon fishers who pay several thousand dollars a year for their flies" alone. Few per sons can learn to tie artificial flies,- knotting hairs that can hardly be seen so the skilled fy-maker commands high wages. The materials cost money, too, says the Maine Sportsman. The earth Is ransacked for feathers and hairs. and one hair wrong makes "all the difference"
 The business done In mouse whiskers Is considerable this year, for they are used in the making of a wonderful new fly, the ''new gray gnat," and they are expensiye-nearly two cents whisker. Trout rise very much better at mouse-whisker flies than at the same "gnat' dressed in jungle-cock hackles, which look very much like them.
 Bears eyebrows, being stiff and ex- actly the right shade, are used in newly invented fly that Is killing Quan- titles of salmon this year. These eye bA''o NoAh1 liolu lIit dH brown bear. and cost about one dollar and q half n set
 There are agents all over the world searching tropical forests for the right birds to supply fly hackles. One of the most sought-after skins Is that of the rare green screamer," an African bird about the size of hen. which has n tiny bunch of feathers on each shoul- der that Is worth fifteen dollars bunch to the tiymaker. One of these birds supplies only feathers enough to make rings for half dozen flies.
 These Is no limit to the enthusiasm of an artistic fly-tier who will use hair from his own eyelashes to finish off an extra special" fly. Babies hair is much sought after if It is of the right shade-golden yellOw-for all the lighter salmon flies, and one curl will make a dozen first-class flies.
 It takes an expert only fifteen min utes to turn out a' fly, which consists of tiny hook, with wings of Egyp- tan dove feather, legs of fox hair, and a body of mouse fur, wound round with a thread of yellow silk. A carelessly made fly will have neither legs nor "feelers,' but the true expert adds the legs and puts on a pair of long feel ers' of cat hair. white at the tips. All these tiny details will be exactly in their places. and so firmly tied to the hook that the fly will take half dozen strong fish and be none the worse.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

examines the applicant vision and hearing and the pany who makes exceedingly thorough physical examination.
 care in selection railway does end with employment There Is better plan devised for the actual and intimate knowledge of employees merit than the
 nuous records which this railway company systematically keep The public large has conception of the perfection the methods by which the officials of railways determine the advancement of their The order of promotion employees who all times protected by civil service
 rules is practically the applied in the and Ability and merit of first considerations but seniority is always considered all other things being equal
 After young enters railway service there is posi-
 on matter how high which he hope to attain The presidents general and other executive officers of the principal railroads in the United States to-day nave arisen from the humbst in the service In fact the whole railway appointment and promotion gives the widest latitude for individual merit which, if conspcuousy shown, receives conspicuous reward The old day relation ship and politics has passed the railway field lies invngy open the young with ambition and energy.
 Speaking generally, if young is physically strong, morally cean has capaby to work and think and a firmly believes that railway work will genial my advice him is the employ of railway company I upon the other hand realizes that be does possess the foregoing a he had better keey out.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

The appropriateness of Indian corn as a national emblem is urged by mem- bers of various women's clubs who think that the country should nave a botanical symbol, so that Uncle Sam may wear posy in his bonnet and at tract attention in the tournaments Of the world, as the first Plantagenet did with his sprig of broom. But if corn should be selected it would be neces- sary to decide what kind. We certain ly should not want 1t to be popcorn, which goes off with bang when heat ed. Some quieter and more dignitied grade would be more suitable.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

It is stated by pr. Alfred Hillier in an article In The Fortnightly Review that the deaths from consumption throughout Europe are estimated at more than a million annually. In Eng land and Wales alone more than 60,oO0 people die of the disease every year. and this annual mortality exceeds by Death" during the time of the Great Plague which is so terribly celebrated in English history. Tuberculosis Is In fact the Plague of to-day, and the doc tor speaks of it as classic" disease along with the leprosy of the middle ages and the smallpox of the time be- fore Jenner. It Is thus ranked as one of three great scourges of the race, but the very classification is a source of encouragement. Leprosy has practi- cally disappeared from Europe owing to improved conditions of living and the incidental assistance rendered by the isolated leper houses. Smallpox, most contagious of diseases, has be- come but the shadow of its former self owing to vaccination. Were vaccina- ton and reyaccination practiced with the persistence and regularity which nearly century's experience has shown to be desirable, it is probable that 1t would be practically extinguish- ed" So, too, tuberculosis may yield to sanitation and other branches of medi- cal science, and the method of proven tion Is exceedingly simple. Taking the figure of seed. soil and plant to repre- sent the disease germ, mankind and the disease, the Bitter differentiates as follows: Tn leprosy, the mere sowing of the seed, the exposure to contaglon, has rarely any result except under most favorable conditions of soil. In tuberculosis the exposure to infection is usually but by no means so certain ly as in the case of leprosy. without result except where predisposing con- ditions exist, that is in favorable con ditions of soil. In smallpox almost any unprotected, unvaccinated person ex- posed to infection runs the greatest risk of contracting the disease" Like leprosy tuberculosis has been affected by the improved conditions of life, the British death rate having declined from $500 in the million in 1888 to 1,305 in 1896, but though the soil is more resistant the seed Is found every where, and prevention can be secured only through its control. That means the control of the expectoration of in- fected persons which contain the tu- bercle baciIli, and though the task seems large one the cooperation of the patients and the public would make it easy. The patients themselves might solve the difficulty by regulating eX- pectorations, and their ignorance and carelessness might be corrected by no- tification of the disease to the health authorities, which is made compulsory in Norway. With public educated to the necessities of the case and proper treatment of patients in Sanatoria Dr. Hillier thinks that not only the pre- vention but the absolute suppression of tuberculosis would be possible.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20
Working ones way through college

Working ones way through college is to be commended; yet 1t Is possible that some persons desiring to appear as "self-made" do an injustice to the parental aid which was actually theirs. The new Secretary of the Navy, Mir. Moody, whose parents were known to be New England farmers of slender means, was recently asked if he had worked his way through college" "No," was the prompt reply. My pa- rents sent me to school and through college, decently and in order" How gratifying to the father, who at the age of S1, watches his sons career with interest, must be such an acknowledg- ment!
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

A number of cases of relics, toys, musical instruments. models of houses and facial masks were recently deliy- cred to the American Museum of Nat ural History in Washington. They were collected by the Jessup expedi- tion in northeastern Siberia. Among the boxes was one which contained several dozen photograph cylinders on which the natives had been induced to record their speech and songs. That is certainly exploration up to date.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

Professor Loeb states that "Enzymes (which seem to be the controlling germs or forces of life), which do not nomin- ally exist in the human frame, can actually be created" And then he adds: "Enzyme is a term we use to cover up our temporary ignorance" Thus is the mind again allowed to drop off an eight-story building.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20
Protecting Bridge Draws.

To prevent trolley cars and trains from running through open draw bridges a rod is placed close to one rail and ends in a lever at the outer end. which is displaced by the bridge as it swings open, drawing the rod toward the opening and throwing one of the rails in connection with switch to turn the car off the track.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

at once impressed by the personality,
 skill and courage of the American. They talked minerals and mining and the King interested Walsh in a project looking to the development of his mines in the Congo Free State and they have since worked in harmony. Walsh is an interesting figure. He was born in Ireland fifty-one years ago and
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20
OPPORTUNITIES IN RAILWAY BUST,ESs
ByJ H. Barrett General supt Chicago Alton Railroad

young hands, and the consequent value of the supply, a railway company, with its many departments, each subdivided into special branches. offers a wide field for congenial employment. In this respect the government of the, United States alone surpasses a railway.
 The young man who enters the service must not only have ability and character sufficient to satisfy the chief of the em- ployment bureau, but he must also prove acceptable to the head of the department in which he has chosen to enlist, 10 the official axaminar of tho comnany who
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20
The Piano TYpeWrlter.

After six years of continuous, patient and industrious labor, Paul J. Clenanth, of Buffalo, has invented what he calls the piano typewriter, and it is said to be one of the inventions of the age.
 The piano typewriter Is an invention which will prove decidedly useful to any person who plays the piano, and es- pecially to composers or bandmasters.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

whose habits have not gained for him any great amount of respect In Flu rope or on this side of the water. ex- pressed q desire when he entertain ed Walsh at din ner, some time ago, to study American progress for the benefit of his peo-
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

The publishers of the Gentlemen's Home Journal take especial pride in announcing that Miss Stone has not been engaged to write for 1t, and that under no circumstances will anything from the pen of that lady be admitted to its columns.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

The Louisville health officer who an nounced few weeks ago that Linn burger cheese was dangerous is now endeavoring to prove that the wiener wurst Is a deadly thing. He must be a Frenchman
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

pIt, formed by his guest that he could see the concentrated progress of the Amer lean people at the St. Louis exposition He then declared his purpose of mak- ing us visit.
 The Colorado Croesus, as Thomas F. Walsh has been called. met Leopold at Paris two years ago and the latter was
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

The city of Tokio has 800 public baths. Japanese cities compare favor ably with the more enlightened ones on this side of the ocean.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20
Proof of Her Beauty.

Barnes-Is the girl prettyY
 Shedd-Beautiful! That is to say, my wife doesn't like her bit. I haven't seen her myself, you know.-Boston Transcript
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20
The Popular Length.

Artist-Do you wish me to paint you full-length portrait?
 MT. Saphedde-Well, want 1t as long as your customers usually buy Columbus (Ohio) State Journal.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

A woman's head is to adorn one of the new issues of postage stamps. It Is to be presumed that this will exert a good influence on the mails.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

How much should one talk in order to be interesting, and yet do nc dam age? It is a pity such things cannot be measured in pints and quarts, so that every one could know when he has had his share.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

A shocking case of cruelty Is report, ed from New Jersey. A resident of the State deserted his wife, leaving her an original poem.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

If we were woman, we would be careful of what We said to the woman who goes around with handk kerchief ready to weep with you
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

Prof. Starr makes a serious charge against our barbarian ancestors when he says they introduced the swallow tall coat.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

Beware of the bed-ridden gentleman who is willing to sell his mining stock at a sacrifice.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

King Christian of Denmark Is S4 years old, and has reasonable hopes of being able to die a natural death.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

Fines for Strikin Matches. Fines are now being imposed at Dun- dee, Scotland, for striking matches on the walls of public buildings
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20
ONCE DUG IN A SEWER.

To-day Thomas F. Walsh Is One of
 the Worlds Mining Kings.
 Thomas F. Walsh, the Colorado min ing king. is partner of King Leopold of Belgium. The old Belgian monarch,
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

exclusive title of youth few generations longer speak, have the place themselves The young longer rumphs in his young manhood his seniors They too Young 10 bar his way and elbow him aside In all and in all languages praises of youth have been joyousy patheticay sounded it has been reserved for practical its fulness and to draw the proper conclusions
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

The weather bureau takes the public this matter and does claim be able do than pos- sibe to accomplish.
 No credence whatever should be placed in forecasts contained in alnanacs otherwise published The scientific staff the government service contains learned astronomers and physoogsts Does not the reader if there be derived from the sons of the planets the phases of the which would enable them of iti
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20
NOW MEN ARE YOUNG AT FORTY.
By C. S. Street. English Essayisf

By young men l mean, of course, men who are visbly and characteristically young, who by the mere rate of years may be anything up to co Now, in the early part of the last century was a man at 20 so, middle-aged man at 30, and old at 5O. At the present time he is boy up to about 35, young man up to 90 and is hardly regarded as old until he has exceeded Davids maximum of life by six seven years.
 The merely young in years those who had the
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

Bernhardt Is getting fat. She now casts a shadow.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

placed in the upon the word of physician who has examination of the If the undertakers tell the that have under their the blood would cold with horror.
 Few months pass without article in newspaper apprehension the danger being buried alive. alarm is raised medical hypnotzer ready tell the there occasion for alarm that medical science advanced and knowledge of this thorough that such thing is well nigh impossible.
 Physicians often philosophers and it by wonderful that sometimes they not skful in relation phenomena incident the waning of life. The medical much the accumulated wisdom experience and the exploiting of the noons We do well to obtain conclusions from wider field
 higher inspiration The under discussion much importance to to be dismissed without absolute We do not wish anxiety to be sood unless the removed.
 have often been told that the modern practice embamng death certain. admit it. but those who poor this funera luxury take the odfashioned There is doubt however that the Der annually put to death by the embamers sufficiently demand attention. An investigator this subject in New York has openly declared his belief that considerable Der of human beings annually killed in America by embalming process.
 Before burial there should be detention in mortuary till
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

death certain Common humanity pleads for this Human life appear stop in many cases and that if time allowed for this it will again This the learned in medicine explain away deny.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20
BURNING ALIVE A FREQUENT PERIL.
By Alexander Wilder. M. D.

It is said that at the public mortuary of Paris
 about one in every 300 persons supposed to be dead actually comes to life again. At any rate, some
 hundreds must be buried alive in the larger cities of America, for few of the precautions taken that are required in several European countries.
 The fact Is that medical certificates often per
 functory, and given simply to meet the requirements of the law. As many consigned to the mad house without judge or jury almost, so others are
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20
PUBLIC ORIGINATES MANY SCHOOL PADS.
ByP.L. soIdan. Supt. Schools. st. Louis.

Perhaps the most dangerous fads not of the teachers creation, but originate in the community
 itself. The people collectively honest, and their verdict is wise. Opinions of classes and individuals
 however, no matter how loudly emphatically pressed, at times unwise. The history of past decades has seen the rise of many and the decline of some of the fads of this origin. There is, for instance. the faddish idea that a aborer needs education. that workfen are spoiled by too much
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20
ACCESSIBILITY OF LONG RANGE WEATHER FORECASTS.
Prof. ". [. Moore. Chief of inc U. s. Weatht

At the present time I know of no rcien- tiic man who essays to make long range weather predictions, and would eGpeci- ally caution the public against the npos- ture of charlatans and astrologers, who simply prey upon the credulity ot the people. I believe 1t to be impossible for any one to-day to make q forecast based upon any principle of physics or upon any empiric rule in meteorology for a greater period than two or three days in winter or for more than three or four days in summer, and there are times n winter when the movements of air conditions are so rapid that it is extremely difficult to forecaSt avan fNr tho enooo ,f O-a lov
Alaska sentinel., 1902-11-20

hoong; there is the three R fad there educaton makes criminals"
 The quick promoton' fad has harm Children against the wish and view teacher paces been forced into higher grades than which they t and their educational progress and ruined thereby The teacher principal quietly and pleasantly but the time firmly his ground is blessing the child and the parent
 Among the worst fads of day is the "extreme gence fad The practice is bad which lets when he is unreasonable and lets him regulate
 ons to school and home in accordance with his pleasure stead of in accordance with clear duties you would make him come to tme said kind mother teacher who had sent for her the frequent chid but the fact s get up in the uo- ing. and he will not bed when is time parent abdicaes the educational his child ncious and nduge common but objecona be fad
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-30
lspeeial to The Herald.l

n HEYENNE. Wyo- March 29-Late
this afternoon a telephone mes
sage was received from Big
Piney, q small town on New Piney
creek, a branch of Green river. near
the eastern edge OF Uinta county.
stating that a fierce fight occurred on
the range south and east Of that place
yesterday between cattlemen and
sheepmen, and that two men, brothers.
named Hill had been shot and prob
ably fatally wounded. No further par
ticulars had been received at Big Pr
ney- but messenger was at once dis
patched TO the scene of the conflict
for details Of the battle
The report that a battle had been
fought ia the upper Green river cOUn-
try caused no surprise here. for the
sheepmen and cattlemen Of that sec
ton have been at war over a division
OF the range for over two years.
Last summer q band of masked men
attacked a sheep camp and drove the
herders away. Two men were wound
ed. One was a man named Butterfeld
He was crippled for life
The men were in the employ OF Utah
hOckmasters. who had driven their
sheep into the Henry's fork country
Their camp wagon was riddled with
bullets before the herders managed to
creep away. The mob then burned
the wagon and outfit and dubbed to
death a number OF sheep
Nov. 9 last band OF masked men.
presumably cattlemen, appeared near
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-30
FEARS A WIRELESS TRUST
Kaiser Said to Have Asked Governments Cooperate to Pre-
vent Monopoly of the MarcOn TeIegraph--Systems
to Be Installed at Los Angeles

I wish 10 state that such refusal has
been and will continue 20 oe made.
cannot take the responsibility of adj
vising my companies. which. during the
last four years. have expended large
sums on the erection of land stations,
to enter into an agreement such as
that suggested, which would probably
secure to DR.. Slaby and his coadjutors
advantage in the cost, of which they
had borne no part and to which they
are in no way entitled so long as the
right secured to its inventors by pat
ent law are respected in civilized couu-
tries"
Denver, Colo. March 29-Within the
next sixty days citizens of the Pacific
coast will be sending wireless teIe-
graph message with instruments built
in Denver under the personal super
vision of General irving Hale. consult
ing electrical engineer Of the Pacific
& Continental Wireless Telephone &
Telegraph companies.
The instruments to be used are the
most powerful ever constructed west Of
Pittsburg, containing improvements
over those now in use on the Atlantic
coast They have been tested and
worked to entire satisfaction.
General Manager A. 7. New of the
company leaves for san Francisco to-
day. While there he win decide just
where the instruments are 10 be placed.
Seattle. Tacoma, San Francisco. Port
land. Los Angeles ard Avalon. on the
Santa Catalina islands. are some of the
cities under consideration. 1t is quite
probable that one of the instruments
will be placed in Los Angeles and the
other at Avalon.