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Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-26

The Osage Indians have invested SS, ,CU0,oOO in the State bank and own 100000 acres of land. Each brave, squaw and papoose h the tribe pos sesses land 10 the value of s4,0OO, and the interest on their money in the bank affords an annual income of $500 to each member. That's great Hence forth better call them O'Sages.
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-26

The Rev. Dr. Joseph Parker, who died in London recently. was one of the few preachers with an interna- tioual fame. Those who seek the bub- ble reputation In the cannon's mouth are usually more widely known than those who proclaim the gospel of peace.
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-26

Nearly every Wife says to her bus band: I've taken a good deal from you, and I suppose I'll take a good deal more, but there's one thing I won't stand, and you might as well know it."
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-26
JUDICIAL DECISIONS

A woman'S subsequent marriage Is held. in Kelly ys. Stevenson (Minn.l, 56 l.. k. A. 754. not to revoke will made by her the rule of the common law to the contrary having been abro- gated by statute comforting on mar red women testamentary capacity.
 Under statute providing that in case of the illness and discharge of a juror in criminal case. another may be chosen and the trial commenced anew. If the illness occurs during the process of impaneling the jury. after the accused has used some of his per emptory challenges. 1t is held, in Peo- pie vs. Zeigler (Cal.l. 56 l.. K. A. SS2. that the number used must be restored to him.
 The pollution of stream by the dis charge therein of waste from straw board works. rendering the water unfit for domestic use or for cattle, to drink, and causing the emission of noxious and offensive odors injurious to health and comfort, Is held, In Weston Paper Company ys. Pope undD. 566 l.. R. A. S96, not to be excused by the fact that the business is conducted in a skillful manner and without negligence
 The question whether or not person In pursuit of COW which has escaped from his control acts as an ordinarily prudent man would act under the cir cumstances in not looking and listen- ing before attempting to cross rail- road track so as not to be chargeable with contributory negligence in case he Is injured by train Is held In Lorence vs Burlington. c. R. & N. Go. Iowa.. 56 L. R. A. 752. to be for the jury.
 The rule that a drawee Is presumed to know his drawers name, and hence cannot recover back money paid through mistake of fact upon a bill to which the drawers signature was forged. Is held in Woods X Malone vs. Colony Bank OGa.l. 56 l.. R. A. 929. not to be available In favor of a holder who by his own negligence contributed to the success of the fraud practiced. uhd W ioSt 1pilduNt hdd d tViid'hNJ '' mislead the drawee, who was himself free from fault.
 The Supreme Court of Mississippi in the case of State vs. Simms. 3l South ern Reporter 907 has judicially de cided that brick, when property manipulated Is a deadly weapon, In spite of the fact that 1t Is not speciti- cally mentioned In the code, making 1t an offense to carry concealed deadly weapons The court holds further that if the instrument. whatever 1t is. kills. there Is a strong presumption that 1t Is deadly, and it Is for the jury to finally determine this question upon the proof.
 A street railway company which per mits cars of another company to be run over it's tracks under a mere traffic arrangement is held in Sas ys. Roches- ter R. Co. CN. Y.l, 56 L. R. A. $50, not to be liable for the death of passen- ger of the latter company caused by collision with a tree beside the track, although 1t has laid its tracks so close to a line of standing trees that fautly construction of a car or negligent man agement may bring a passenger into collision with them If by the exercise of care they can be passed in safety.
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-26

Tt seems pity" said Archbishop Ryan, recently, in private conversation, that religion. religion. should ever separate Protesiauts and Catholics in their works uf great reforms or philan- thrypy." A pity, indeed, and quite un. npcnssHrYI
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-26
Congressman Geo. H. Whites c A Noted ScuIptress Cured.

Ia grippe and been cured can appreciate how grateful I feel that such a splendid medicine as Peruna has been placed at the door of every suffering person. ."- Mrs. c. Covell.
 Noted scuiptrsss Cured of Grip.
 Mrs. NJ. c. Cooper, of the Royal Academy of Arts. of London, England, now residing in Washington, D. C., is one of the greatest living scupltors and painters of the world. She says:
 ''I take pleasure in recommending Peruna for cstarrh and la grippe. have suffered for months, and after the use of one bottle of Peruna I am entire ly well. Mrs. NJ. c. Cooper.
 D. L. Wallace, a charter men Der of the International Barbers' Union, writes from l5 Western avenue, Min neapolis, Minn.:
 Following a severe attack of Ia grippe I seemed to be affected badly all over.
 "one of my customers who was greatly helped by Peruna advised me to try it, and I procured a bottle the same day. Now my head is clear. my nerves are steady, enjoy food and rest well. Peruns has been worth dollar dose to me. ID. L. Wallace.
 Lieutenant Clsrice Hunt, of the Salt Lake City berracks of the Salvation Army, writes from Ogden, Utah.
 1.-Two months ago l was suffering with go severe q cold that l could hard ly speak.
 "Our captain advised me to try Pe- runa and procured bottle for me, and truly it worked wonders. Within two weeks was entirely ell."-Clsrics Hunt.
 Congressman Whites Letter.
 Tarboro, N. C.
 0entlemen:-l am more than satis- fled with Peruna and find 1t to be an excellent remedy for the Grip and ca- tarrh. have used it in my family and they all join me in recommending it as an excellent remedy" - George Ii. White, Member of Congress.
 Mrs. T. W. Collins, treasurer Inde- pendent Order Good Templars, of Everett, Wash, writes:
 After having severe attacK of Ia grippe continued in . feeble condition even after the doctors called me cured. My blood seemed poisoned. Peruna cured me Mrs. T. ". Collins.
 If you do not derive prompt and sat- isfactory results from the use of Peruns write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad. vice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-26
You Can Get Aliens Foot

You Can Get Aliens Foot Ease FREE.
 Write Allen s. Olmsted, LeRoy, \. r., for a free mple of Aliens Foot Ease It cures chill It makes new or tirht shoes easy; certain cure for Corns and Bunions All druggists sell 1t. 25c. Don't accept any substitute
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-26

When an old man tells young wom. poets him to be a paying teller.
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-26

Ing Syrup the best remedy to use for their children during the teething period.
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-26

Piso's Cure Is . good cough medicine. It has cured coughs and colds for forty years. At druggists. 25 cents.
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-26

one great task in which workers throughout the world may share
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-26

ETC Permapeuty ctr.a So ntx - ,srvo,.sn IbIO after iTst a' r~of Dr AIi.e's Grest NsrVl Asst2rsr Send for FIt H 2. co triAl boSts and ksaS h. DA R KLIsR Ltd. val Arch St. Philadslpkk RA
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-26
No Give AWAY.

father-No, John, you can't have mother piece of pie.
 son-0, please, papa; I won't tell mamma, honesti- Detroit Free Press
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-26

When a man is in love he doesn't know axle grease from butter.
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-26

Pain relieved, sickness prevented, by the tin ely use of Hamlin's Wizard Oil Keep it always in the house.
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-26

Nothing grows faster than the habit of depending on others.
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-26

Louisville, Ky, March 27, 'o2.
 aentlsmen:-I am glad to say that 8. s. 8. has cured me of Rheumattsn. About two years ago suffered from Rheumatism in my knees and feet, my ankles swelling SO that could not put on my shoes This continued for several months, during which time was applying inimsnts and going by my physician's directions, but derived no benefit. I was told of 8. 8. 8. and tried it. I tmmsdt. stely got relief, and continued the medicine until I was entirely we'll
 2los Floyd St. D. J. DUANE.
Alaska sentinel., 1903-02-26

Good Profit on Monopoly, Last year the French government made profit of over so ,000 900 on it's monopoly of .he sale of tobac 70, cigars, igarettes and matches.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-10
TIE NAVY

shortly utter tho ennnclntlon of TINT
'nmoUq prlnCnl" ~ kmcrican rnre'pn mol
l"v now known ne the Monroe doctrine
r"1cidcUt Nrurno IN snnciai n"ssnr0 ~
onrrrces nn Tnnunrr 70 1894 smoke AS fnl
'ows, "rhc unvv IL tho arm FROM which
""" "n"rrnm"n' VIII nlwNr" derive most
I'll IN srn"nr "f onr tights. Every
naNcr on"rrnd IN pnr will know the
st"onrth 81 orr naval newer the number
~ hur shins Of cnch class their condition
md n" nromn'ltudc with which we mnv
bring them Into service, md win pay due
censidawntlon 10 That argument f"
| heartily congratulate the congress upon
the steady progress In building up the
American navy, We can not AFFORD lot
up IN this great work, TO stand stIl
mems Ia 20 hnck. There should be no
cessation In adding 10 the effective units
of the fighting strength of the fleet Mem
Will" the nnVy department and the officers
Of the navy are doing we'll their part nv
providing constant service NJ sen under
conditions akin TO those Of actual warfare
our officers aud enlisted men are learning
to handle the ! qttlc ships, cruisers md
torpedo boats with high efficiency In fleet
and squadron formations, ana the stand
ard of craftsmanship Is pelng steadily
raised The hest work ashore Is indls
pansablc hut the highest duty Of n naval
othccr II 70 exercise command ~ sen.
The establishment Of naval base In the
Philippines ought not 10 lie longer post
poncd such q hnsc Is desirable IN time Of
peace. IN time ~ war II would be lndls,
f''.NHlHit't ann ltF tNfk WnIIl ne fNihpuh
Without 4 orr fleet would he helpless
our nnynI experts nre agreed thar Snbg
bnv II the proper place for the purpose
The nnIlnnal Interests require thut the
work 81 Fertilization and development Of n
naval station at Sublg has be begun NJ nm
curly date: for under the hrst conditions
y II n work which will consume much
time
Il Is cmn"ntly desirable however, that
there should he provided nnvnl general
stat an lines similar Ia those ~ the gen
eral stan lntelr created for the army
within the HDvy department itself the
needs If the service have brought about n
system under which the duties Of gen
eral stan are partially performed; for the
hnrrnu ~ navigation has under It's dlrec
fidn the war college the Office ~ naval In
teliigonce. and the bonrd Of inspection,
and hua hecn I'm close touch with the gen.
cral hohrd Of the navy. But though under
the excellent officers NJ their head. these
boards and hnrpnus do good work. they
have not the authority Of a general stan.
ma haSe not sufficient scope Ia insure n
proper readiness 81 emergencies. We need
The establishment by law OF n body OF
trained officers. who shan exercise syE-
tcnatic control ~ the military affairs Of
The navy. aud be authorized advisers OF
the secretary concerning II.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-10
DOW|E: SAYS HE'S
ABLE AND WILLING
TO PAY ALL DEBTS

Chicago, Dec. Sat q meeting of
creditors yesterday John Alexander
Dowie made a statement IN which be
declared his afsets to be $3.50, 30,
and liabilities s4.05S.3i9. or the liza
bilIties s452, 267 Is In merchandise In.
debtedness. Notes bearing per
cent. interest were offered by Or.
Dowle In settlement and he agreed TO
take up these notes IN certain
amounts at the stated periods. A
committee OF creditors was appointed
TO investigate Dowie's statement and
II II is fouut correct re proposal viii
be accepted and an effort be made to
have the bankruptcy proceedings dis.
missed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-10
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.

Tho rural frpo.deliverv service hos heen
steadllv extended, The attention Of the con.
gress IS asked IN tho question ~ the com.
upnsatinn ~ the letter carriers and rlprks
engaged In the postal service. especially on
tnp now rural frer.d~livcry routes More
rnutes have heen installed since fhe first
~ Iulv last than tn anv IKE period in th~
r. economy must hc kent In mind IN rho
establishment - nov rrfites. vet 'hn ey'"r.
Zion ~ the rural fFee-dPilycry system
Frust Nn enrtirrrd far rnascna ~ sarra
r"hlIc uolcv No governmental movement
N resent rears has rexnifpd In greater i'm.
mnd'ate 'tencTt 10 tho people ~ TIE conn
trv districts Rnral free feilvcrr. taken IN
roYr~eticrt with tho tcfenhonn rho hicrcl".
and the trolley aecompiishes much toward
lcsFenlng the isolation NJ farm life aud
mixing Il brighter and more attractive.
IN the Immediate past tie lack n inst
1ftch facilities ag these has driven many
~ the more ae.ive and RESTLESS TnnnT men
Hnd women from the farms 70 the cities.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-10
Dinner for Mcclellan.

Washington. Dee S. Mayor q. b.
Mcclellan Of Greater New York was
given a complimentary dinner last
night by the democratic delegates In
The house of representatives from New
York cily and state. John Sharp Will
Jams, democratic leader In the house.
was the guest OF honor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-10
RELATIONS WITH CHINA.

The signing of n new commercial treaty
with China, which took place at Shanghai
on the Sth of October, is q cause for salts
faction This act, the result of long dis
cuss0n and negotiation, places our com
mercial relations with the great oriental
empire on II more satisfactory footing than
they have ever heretofore enjoyed. II
provides not only for the ordinary rights
and privileges of diplomatic and consular
officers. but also for an Important eXten-
sion of our commerce by increased facility
Of access to Chinese ports, and for the re
lief Of trade by the removal Of some Of the
obstacles which have embarrassed II in the
past The Chinese government engages. on
fair and equitable conditions. which Will
probably be accepted by the principal com
mcrrial nations 20 abandon the levy Of
'liken" and other transit dues through.
ont the empire. and to introduce other de
siraGe administrative reforms. Larger
facilities are to be given to our citizens
prises IN China. We have secured for
our missionaries valuable privilege,
the recognition Of their right TO
rent and lease in perpetuity such property
rs their religious societies NAV need In MI
narts of the empire. And. what was an
Indispensable condition for the advance
and development Of our commerce In Man
ohulia, China. by treaty with us. has
n~"nod 10 foreign commerce the cities Of
Tukdnn the capital of the province Of
Manchuria and AntuHE. an important port
The fnll measure Of development which
orr commerce NAV rlchtfully expect can
hariiv he looked for until the settlement
~ tho present abnormal stnte Of things in
tho empire. hnt tho foundation for such
development has at last heen laid.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-10
Record SUGAR caruc.

Boston. Dec. s.--The big British
tramp steamer knight Errant arrived
here yesterday from Java. having on
board II 900 tons OF Java sugar. said
TO be the largest cargo of SUGAR ever
brought 10 any port In the world.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-10
CONSULAR SERVICE.

I call your attention 10 the reduced cost
In maintaining the consular service for the
fscal year ending June 20. 1903 shown
In III" ANIMAL report of the auditor for
state and other departments. as compared
with the year previous. For the year I'M
der consideration the excess Of eHpendi-
lures over receipts on account Of the con.
sular service amounted to $26.12512 as
against Sa6.s7250 for the year ending June
co. 1902 and SI4T.04016 for the year ending
June 20, 1901 This Is the best showing In
this respect for the consular service for
tho mast fourteen years. and the reduction
In the cost of the service to the govern
mont has been made IN spite ~ the fact
that the expenditures for the year In ques-
tion were more than $4,000 greater than
for the previous year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-10
nISrRICr on CoLuMRtA

Congress, as the result az u thorough IN,
NCStiyNtion If the charities and rctSrMa,
tory institutions In the District at Colum'
biN, by q ioint select committee ef the two
houses which made Its report IN March,
ISIS, CrCatcd In the act approved June {,
1870. a BOARD ~ charities for the District
Of Columbia, 20 consist ot 1--WE residents
81 the district. appointed nv the president
~ the United States, by aud with the aJ.
vice and consent ~ the senate, each for
term of three wears, to serve without
compensation, President Mckinley Np,
pointed 1--we mon who had hcCn active aud
proNiUCpt IN the public charities Of Wash.
trgton, NIL " whom upon taking oftlcc July
!, 1900 resigned from the different chart.
tins With which they had been connected,
The members ~ the board have hcCu reap,
pointed IN successive wears, The hoard
trjct ~ Columbia The hoard gave tS arSt
the special pr0hlcmS before ", and has
continued that study every wear III the
Hight ~ the best practice nv puhlic chart
ttrS e)scwherc It's recommendations IN It's
ANIMAL reports to congress- through the
comm ~SI0NNrS ot tho District ot Colume
hin 'sfor 'hN economical and ctAclcnt ad-
miuiStra''an Of the charities aud rcfnrlnN
tNvles ~ The niStrlct ot COLUMBIA" MS re-.
NNirNd NY the net crNatjng Il, have hCrn
haSCd Npon tho nrlurlplcS commended Nv
Tho ioiUt select committee or the congress IN
It's report &C March. 1898, ana approved ny
The host N1mlul2trNtors VI puhllc charities.
aud make fur the desired decentralization
aMd iu'Nrnvcmopt ~ the NcrairS nder Us
suNrrNistNn rhNv Nre worthy NT favorable
consideration Nv congress-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-10
TINE ARMY

i've ceoct ~r the laws prN,l1mr n uru.
erol stan fhr tMr NvnV aud fhr she more
rNcctlvr rSN ~ tNr NATIONAL ruNrd hNs
hacu eNe,pnNF Crcnt Improvement has
been mad" tn Tho efficiency NJ our army ~
recount wears SuCh schools MS those erected
~ Fart IoNvruwoUN ana Tort Riley ANA
tho institution ~ fNll vancouver work nc.
NnmNN~h NHsfactorv results Tho. rood
tlonNl guard II marked and ample nnnro
irritation Shonlh he made to enable the
GnNrdsmcN of the several states tn share
In the benefit Tho government should a.
SoOu Us possible secure Suitable permN.
urnt camp sites for military manruyers tn
tHc various sections ~ the country, The
service thereby rendered not only 60 IN"
regular army hut Ia thr national guard
at the several states, viii he SO great MS
10 repay many times over the relatively
small expense. We should not rest salts
ncd with what has been done, however.
The only people who are contCntcd with u
system az promotion by mere seniority are
those who are contcntcd with the triumph
uf medioCutv over excellence ON the
other hand u system which encouraged the
exercise Of social or political faverttsm ~
promotions would he even worse. lnt VI
would surely he easy ~ devise method
" promotion from grade 60 grade IN which
the opinion OF the higher officers " the
service upon the candidates should he dccl
Sivc UNION the standing and promotion Of
the hitter lust such system now oh
talns ~ West Point The quality of each
years work determines the standing ~
Tint Years class tho man helng drorped
~ graduated into the next class IN the
relative position which his military W
ncrlors decide "a he warranted Nv his
merit In other words, ability, energy,
hdclitv, and all ether similar qualities De
terminc the rank NJ man wear after ycnr
w Wost Point, ana his standing IN the
r""1' when he graduates from West Point
hrt from that time on, all effort ~ mud
which man n host or worst, and reward or
nrnish him accordingly Is abandoned; no
hrlllancv, no amount Of hard work, no
cnrCrnrss IN the performance " duty can
advance him aud no slncknCsR or lndlfcr
cncc tint falls short ~ y court martial of
fnnso cnN rctaId him I'ntn this system II
changed we rAn not hope thHt onr nfllcrrs
VIII he Of NJ high rrndr ns we hper rghi
10 cNnnct considering the material UNION
which we draw. Moreover. when n mnn
r. uderS such scrrlcN ns Contain pershluT
rcn1orod hist sprhv IA the Moro rnmrniou
II OUGHT to he uosshlC TO reward him with
ont NJ once munInc him "a the grade Of
hrlgndlcr general,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-10
PERISH IN FLAM ES.
Mother and Son Die in Each Others
Arms.

Flat Rock Mich, Dec. 81 Mrs Hat.
tie sufliff aad her 14.year.old son were
burned 10 death early yesterday In a
fire il their residence here. When
the villagers succeeded In forcing their
way into the burning building the TWO
bodies were found on the floor near
the door, TO which they had evidently
fought their way. only to be oyerc1 me,
They were lying side by side. with the
mothers arms around the 10y, terribly
burned and charred
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-10
RELATIONS WITH TUnKEY.

Early In July, having received mtclli
gence, which happily turned out to be err
roueous, of the assassination Of our vice
consul at Beirut, dispatched Il small
squadron to that port for such service ms
mighC be found necessary on arrival. Al
though the attempt on the life of our vice
consul had not been successful vet the
outrage was symptomatlc Of a state of eX-
cTement ana disorder which demanded i'm
mediate attention. The arrival of the
vessels had hapriest result, a feeling of
security mt once took the place Of the for
mer alarm and disquet; our officers We're
cordially welcomed by the consular body
aud the leading merchants, and ordinary
business resumed its activity. The gov
eminent Of the sultan gave Il considerable
hearing to the representations of our min
stcr the official who was regarded as re
aponsiblc for the disturbed condition of
affairs was removed Our relations wit
the Turkish government remain friendly
our claims founded on Inequitahlc trent
ment of some of our schools and missions
appear to be In process of amicahlc adjust
mCnt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-10
INDIAN AFFAIRS.

Tho Indian agents should not he depend
ent for their appointment or tenure Of of
hCe upon considerations OF partisan pult-
tics; the practice of appointing, when pos
5, g, cN.army officers or bonded suprrin
working well. Attention Is invited to the
widespread illteracy due to lack Of pubic
schools In the Indian territory. Prompt
heed should he paid to the need Of eduC,l-
ton Cor the Children IN this trrrltnrE
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-10
BURNED TO A CRISP UNDER A
CARLOAD OF HOT STAG,
WANTED TO GET WARM
Evansville Parties Ask Franchise for
Railway TO Madison Teachers
onvention--Lawyer Becomes
preaeher-Foree Unnecessary 10
Move Insane Woman,

milwaukee,, Doc, S--AH unknown
man, supposed to have been tramp,
was burned 60 death under the Stag
pilo OF the Illinois Steel company some
time sunday night, While lie lay
asleep upon bed OF warm Stag beside
the wators edge u switch engine came
up with load ot molten Stag that was
dumped down the bank and over his
body,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-10
COTTON wEEvIL.

The cotton, growing states bave recently
been invaded by wccvil that has done
much damage aud threatens the entire cot
ton industry. ! suggest to the congress the
prompt enactment Of such remedial lcgis
lNtl0n ms lis indgment may nnpr0yc.