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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25

Der of his maudlin comrades enter the
bar and he arose and bolted the door to
his private room. He heard them re-
view. incident by incident, the orgie that
eliminated in death, and he heard his
own name frequently mentioned.
When his friends were gone, he
thought again of the organist and the
last words she had spoken to him:
when you have satisfied yourself that
true happiness lies only in the paths OF
righteousness and are prepared to pray
for absolution from guilt and sin, then
and then only, may you come to me. l
shall be waiting, Fred" and he recalled
to mind now the calm, deep love-light
that shone through the mist Of tears in
the blue eyes had reminded him of pic
lures he had seen of the Madonna, and
he recalled how often since he had
nerved himself to do better things. and
then he thought of the barriers.
He thought of her as he had first
known her, girl of ten. and how he
used to sit in the family pew in the old
church down near the river and gaze at
her wealth of dark brown hair and long
to Irvine his fingers in it.
Toying with the whisky glass, he said:
sTn this is the power to carry me on to
the loss of self-respect, loss of manhood
and loss of everything that life holds
dear and, perhaps, ultimately to the
morgue, where my CLASSY eyes may be
seen in their cold death stare, while my
soul starts on its endless journey in the
- fx1F a :,
hesitate, while still / am invited, by the
lovelight that shines in pair of heav-
eniy blue eyes, to the life that will lead
me into green pastures and beside still
waters and give me strength to say:
Yea, though walk through the val
ley of the shadow of death, | will fear
no evil;' do | hesitate while the spirit
of my angel mother beckons me on?"
He arose, and dashing the whisky to
the floor, threw open the door. Here.
Pedro. here, Fritz, how do look? be-
gin to feel myself man. Are my eyes
still bleared? Come. quick, comb and
glass, soap and water. Brush me ur
we'll; have a mission to perform. A
dollar apiece. and put ii to good use, fell
lows, for it's the last you get"
After he had gone, Pedro said to Fritz:
Another touch of the 'Willies.' Ell? l
have never seen him that BAD" Fritz
tapped his head significantly and an
swered: NO. it's the south-side shoot.
ing"
A few moments later the young man
was rushing wildly up the winding stairs
of the church on the side street to the
room ABOVE the belfry, where a devoted
little band was wont to gather on New
Years eve to watch and pray, as the old
year passed out. the new year in. He
fell beside one of the kneelers and cried:
margaret, have satisfied myself that
true happiness lies only in paths OF
righteousness. pray for absolution.
Far away over the turbulent. sin-in-
tested city, a bell began to ring its mes
sage, and from belfry to belfry the good
word few along till the night air re-
sounded with the mad chorus. The
young man looked south toward the
morgue where the cold, silent body lay.
and he breathed a prayer for them who
would watch and wait and. pressing her
burning. tear-wet face TO his. he old:
I'VE have rnng out the old. it's now ths
new. lis now the new"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25

as one would like to live, for instance,
To
A family with ten children, say?"
"Quite. Ned thought we ought to
arise at five, thus beginning the New
Year weu and catching the train COM
fortably. He ordered cab for $50,
so 1t would reach the house at night;
he did this over night and also wound
up the cooks alarm clock. When she
saw it set for five her face resembled
. mapping volcano"
why not merely say she looked as
IL you had unexpected guests for din
ner?" said Mrs. Brownsmith.
Well, she did. She was such a good
cook that was blind. Ned duly
walked me the next morning
With difficulty, DEAR
You walked me. anyhow, and your
voice sounded like the dentists saying,
Step this way, please. We hadn't
heard the cook go down, and going to
investigate found her asleep. She
said the alarm had gone off at 2:15,
and she'd t4en up every half hour
since to see If it was five The volcano
was awake then!
"Oh!'
When ! returned, Ned pointed to
the clock on the mantel and said it
was SIT, and we were late,
'.Well?''
Nothing only that clock was a
wedding present and so handsome that
nobody ever expected it to keep time.
investigation proved it was just four,
and we went back to bed for an hour.
was dreaming that the cooks New
Years resolve was that she would
never leave me, when an awful noise
walked me- The cook called that ii
was eight, and as breakfast had been
ready three hours she thought she'd
better call usi"
''But did you reach the station in
timer"
Yes. In my haste | did my hair
with three pins and Ned put on his
dress coat and odd shoes-we are both
forgetful. you know We scalded cur
threats with hot coffee and choked
ourselves with overdone steak. The
cabman. who had arrived at $40
sharp, demanded fun pay for the time
he had waited, else he'd deduct from
the number Of Ned's useful eyes!''
Dreadful" chorused the guests
while he did this the cook gave
warning and told me that the catca on
the back cellar window was loose.
Anyhow. if you We're in time to
catch your train. Ned could begin mis-
New Year fairly WE'LL
I'VE were in time. To Ned's fever
fish inquiries the ticket agent calmly
responded. -Oh, yes, we had plenty OF
time-24 hours and 20 minutes!''
Why. how on earth could that hap.
pen?"
The train. as said. was new one
< put on for the first time on New Years
day and-and the calendar to which
the agent pointed told MS that to-day
was December thirty-first."
ELISA ARMSTRONG +
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25

get it," she askes, irreleyantly. 1t
looks like Harvard"
1T is Harvard Il graduated there.
And you are herding cattle?''
81 am experimenting a ranch-my
father owns it-1O,000 head"
And you live?"
In Chicago-my special train. is
at st. Louis now with my sister and
mother aboard, bound here
So this was the cowboy she had
patronized and made fun of as he came
to the train day after day to see her
father. She had been amused by his
assurance and had quarreled with him
that very morning, Now she was at
his mercy-and she found it rather
pleasant.
This is a strange beginning for the
New Year." she broke out. Il wonder
when the train will be back.
81 think it is good beginning
sure / don't know about that train
there is no connection with it yet
"pm sorry was so rude this morn
ing, Fr-Mr. Mason"
Don't worry, Anna-Miss Seamans 9
He smiled, cautiously, at her.
1T is fine of you to care for me and
protect me this way" she went on,
land don't know how to thank you.
Don't try. This is not the first
time have seen you'll danced with
you two years ago at your cousins
ball.
81 do not remember, but you have
been very good now. shall no. for
get 1t"
Il know-but don't you think it
would be fine thing to have me take
care of you all the timer
His face was very close to hers and
he looked anxiously out of the win
dow down the long stretch of track
from which her eyes were turned
away.
She gave pressure of her hand
but no more. Almost at the door was
a rumble, high note "T-o-o-t!" and
the striped awning of the rear car
came into view a few feet away.
"Quick-love, will your" His words
were eager, and as he lifted her ia
his arms once more for p journey to
the train she whispered: Yes. /"
Almost as soon from the opposite
direction came Mr. Seamans ana his
foremen. He greeted the pair with
smiles and laughed at the daughters
injuries when he found they were not
serious.
stay on with us, he invited Ma
son. Wen bring you back before we
leave for Chicago"
How did the train come back SO
soon?" asked Miss Seamans. rising
from her couch. Il thought it was so
miles to the next station!"
Wireless telegraphy,' suggested
Mason.
"Shucks," said the aunt, contemptu-
ously. THE engineer pulled it down
to the creek to fill the boilers. We
weren't gone half an hour"
The girl looked quickly into the
laughing eyes of the young ranchman
Il believe you knew it al; the time, 2
she exclaimed.
81 did not tell you differently he
pleaded You remember was under
orders y
She was not satisfied. That evening
as they sat out under the striped avn
ing on the rear platform and watched
the landscape, glistening under the
winter moon. as the train SPED south
ward. she continued: Really, Frank.
didn't you bride he engineer to run
behind the hill so it would scare meo"
But he did not answer-nor has he
answered yet, though his wife pro-
pounds the question every New Years
day.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25

OF the new year viii strengthen hin~
self and work righteousness by start
ing out clean with the year. He will
only hurt himself by devoting too
much time to resolving. What he
most needs is to avoid the pitfalls and
snares which formerly overcame him.
He has need to change resolves into.
action. 1t is his duty to retrospect
in order to know himself Each con-
quest of self is added strength for fu-
ture victories.
Happy indeed is that New Years for
the man who, having resolved In it's
dawn to do right. finds at its cleaning
that he has been true to his promises.
WILLIAM ROSSER COBBE.
Any Man TO His wife.
For this brand-new year.
wish you, my dear,
Just the same old love
And the same old cheer,
Detroit Free Press.
THERE is HOPE FOR HIM.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25
She Told Wls,p.

Husband-One of your New Years
resolutions was that you would not
quarrel with me for year.
Wife-Yes.
Well, you are swapping at me nalf
the time already"
Yes
Il should just like to know what's
become of your good resolutions.
You would, Ell? Well, I wanted
mother to see them, and SO | inclosed
them in letter to her, and gave it to
you to mail, and she writes me that
she never received it. That's what's
become of them. IN. Y. Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25

Pudney-Are you going to make any
New Year resolutions?
Parker-No: Ill just repair those ]
hxnks laAt year.--Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25
Lnst Chnnce.

The turkey that scaped Christmas
And Thanksgiving slaughter, too.
Has one more hurdle yet to 60
New Years is almost due.
HIM m Pact
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25

Deacon Goodie-C Cheer up; my man;
you'll be out on the first of the year.
Jail Bird-Yes. but what can l DO
after being thief and holdup man?
Deacon Goodie-Oh, you can go into
the coal business. or start plumbing
shop
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25
Fer the Other FeIIoxv.

1t is easy to pick ,out for the purpose
of having your neighbor swear of list
of things as long as a sidewalk -Chi-
cago Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25

&8CHtAOAs
New Years resolves are wearing.
/ do not wish TO scoff;
But shall l swear off swearing,
Or swear off swearing OF?
Philadelphia Press.
Objectionable.
The man who celebrates Christmas
with public display of vociferous in
ebriety is none the less Objectionable
because he is getting ready for q swear
of on New Years day. Washington
Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25

As Usual.
What do you think of my New Year
resolutions?" asked the chauffeur.
20, suppose you'll have your usua,
luck" replied his wife.
Whats that?"
Break down before you have gons
very far. "-Yonkers Statesman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25
"A Good Beginning
for the Year
BELIEVE In BEGINNING the New
Year we'll" observed Young Mr..

year We'll, ObserVed young MI.
Taikington, as he carved the
turkey; I am not superstitious, but"
Yes" said his wife. demurely, 81
remember how well we began it last
year"
You were to start on a trip that
day. weren't your" queried a guest.
Yes, and the train, new one just
put on. left at 9:25, and, as you know,
we live as near to the railway station
The Alaska prospector., 1903-01-08
King & White.

King & White.
 Felt Shoes for tbe children at J. Fish & Co.
 All kinds and styles of winter caps at Jas. Fish & Co. WANTED-A dining-room .irl. Call at St. Elias restaurant. Chase and Sanborn's Celebrated Coffee is to be had at Temple & Dougherty's.
 We have always looked upon Dad" Nokes as quiet. law-abid- ing citizen. but when excited and determined to accomplish his aims. he don't mind putting his foot down on the law.
 There are up to date, about 300 deposi'ors in the bank of Valdez and the general business of the concern is constantly on the in- crease under the able management of the President, $. A. Temple.
 The Santa Ana brough, hack to Valdez, G. F.. Baldwin. r. z. Dep. Surveyor. who left here late in the fall for Seattle, where he remained about five weeks and then took q trip to Sitka, where. after a short stay he took the steamer for Val deg He has very busy survey ing season ahead of him.
 All stores, markets and res,au- rant keepers were notified this week by deputy r. $. Marshal Driebelbis. not to buy, sell, or use ptarmigan, ducks or geese, as the game season was now closed and the game laws would be enforced. The marshal also posted notice. and copies of the game law through the town.
 On Monday last, Mir. Kinghorn began the erection of building on the tide flats to the rear of Mir. Fish's residence. It appears that Mir. Fish claims the ground and iinding the foundation there, im- mediately threw it off. for which MT. kinghorn had him arrested. The case was to have come up in the Commissioners court on We'd nesday. but was laid over till Fri day.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-01-08
Hats Without a WooIen Strino

Fine Watch Repairing at kerns. | We are Sign-writers. King & White. Fresh frnit on eAery boat. Shaw & Williams.
 Partner wanted. Enquire at Candy Kitchen.
 Just received a fine line of new goods at Kern's.
 Lowney chocolates and bon bons Broadway Pharmacy. Childrens Sleds. Strong. up-to- date, and cheap at Richards. All kinds of rubber, felt and lea ther shoes at the Lion sore. Every knock is a boost. Contin- uation preferred. King & White.
 Throw away yonr old truss and buy a new one at the Owl Drug Store. For fur caps and parkays and German sOx go to. the Lion cloth ing store.
 An undivided one-half of p,ac- CT claim on Miller gulch for sale. Enquire at this office.
 Parker Bunk House. on Key stone Ave. Bunk, stove and wood All comforts, 25c per day.
 Levy & Co. are doing a jobbing business in cigars. having a large assortment of the hest brands.
 The best and largest assortment of heavy and light wool socks at wholesale prices at the Lion clothing store.
 The "Old Fogie Club" held their first dance at the Phoenix hotel last Tuesday night, and reports are that they. pad q good time.
 Felix has lost his night key. and he is therefore compelled to keep open at all hours and will be ready fo give you a meal at any old time.
 There is a good field in Valdez for an enterprising sausage manu- facturer. Precautionshould be used however, that no collars and li- cense tags get in.
 Tonight at the Moose Lodge a number of candidates will he ini- tiated and officers will be elected and installed for the ensuing term. \ large attendance is desired. . Mir. F. D. Bar lett, the we'll known pioneer, left this week with his son, for the relief cabin at the Tiekhel, on the government trail, where they will run a roadhouse.
 Rev. Geo. L. Hosiord will deliver his lecture entitled "From Niagara to the Sea" at the Endeavor church next Tuesday evening. This the last lecture of the course 6f enter tainments arranged by the Endeav- or church few weeks ago and judging from the former enter'ain- ments. there will he large number present.
 On account of the success he has met with in his last shinment oi goods. Kendrick has sent out large order direct to 'he marrsac.rrers for a fine and varied assortment of wall papers and lining cloths. of a style suitable for the coming sea sen. The assortment will range from the cheapest to the very best obtainable.
 Your attention is called to the advertisement of A. l.. Levy & o., which appears in this issue. This. is the largest advertisement that has ever appeared in a Valdez newspaper. Messrs. Levy < Co. are doing large hnsiness and it is increasing daily. They keep every hing needed hy the prospector, miner, individual, or the home, and no order is to large for their capacity and none too small for their hest attention.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-01-08
A FEW NEWS NUGGETS.

W, (. stull, Graduate Optician.
 Moose meeting tonight.
 Full stock of paints at Ken. drick's.
 For good smoke, Broadway Pharmacy.
 Kendrick can make an artistic sign for you. We carry a large line of souve. nirs at Kern's.
 Maps of. Nizina country for sale at the Postofiice.
 For Rubber Gloves and Mitts call at Lion store.
 A nice line of fine cutlery just received at Brownells.
 Yackshaw is now selling stove. pipe at 25c per length.
 If you want watch, and a good one, call and see us. Kern's.
 All colors of Crepe and Tissue papers. Broadway Pharmacy.
 Everything to wear for man. wo- man and child at J. Fish x Co
 Buy your HARDWARE at a Hardware store, of Il Hardware man.
 The latest in mems clothing. call on the American Tailors and be happy.
 "The Tailor makes the man" See the American Tailors. Key. stOde avenue.
 Hathaway & Kaake have now on hand full line of Window. glass of all sizes.
 All kinds of woolen overshirls and heavy and light wool under. wear at the Lion store.
 We have in stock a complete line of ingram wallpapers, yl ,Oo per roll. King & White.
 A ChamOis skin vest may save your life. We have them, the la test and best, at Owl Drug s;ore.
 Just received, the best Miners Shoes ever seen in Alaska. Try a pair, at the Lon Clothing store.
 Mrs. l. H. Loomis and sister Miss. Swanson, expect to leave in about six weeks for visit to their sister in the East.
 There will hereafter be a police. man stationed at the door of the dancing school, to whom those a.. tending may tell their troubles.
 Our friend Jim got badly done up Ill that last scrimmage and there are some who still say that there is nothing too good for the Irish.
 Mir. George Jeffery, pr;va.e sec retary to Judge Wickersham. ar rived here last week and en' cred upon the discharge of his official duties.
 The Seattle Market is now open for the. sale of all kinds of meat. The market is located on the Swan property, corner Keystone and Mckinley sts.
 Mrs. Jackson will leave here on the Nome City for a trip 10 the states. She will visit Seattle, Spo- kand, Portland and San Francisco and will return some time in May.
 Billy Soule. who left here with outfit for Copper Center a short time ago, reached that place Dec. 3lSt. He will remain there while K. Blk takes trip to Valdez. MT. Blk left Copper Center Jan. Sd.
 Mir. Henry c. King, late of San Francisco, but just from the Koyu- kuk, where he has spent several months, arrived overland from Eagle d few days ago and will re- side in Valdez. He has an office with Fred. NJ. Brown.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-01-08

ORSaIE-somc fine large dogs. well fed and in good condition. Enauirr H. Syring FOR SALE--A thrc. room cottage two nuors, nll in fine condition. Enquire Herman HOUSES AND LOTS for rent or for sale. Call Al on Dr. Non Gunther
The Alaska prospector., 1903-01-08
WA TS--FOR SALE.

Advertisements under this head io cents 6 inc 10, one in>crti"n. cents for each subse- , qucnt insertion.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-01-08

WILSON, DAWSON X LITTLE, PRopRIEToRs
, 1903-03-13
ODD EYEGLASSES.

Ibe eyeglasses herewith illustrated
are the invention of a famous French
oculist. Naturally all sorts of things
are claimed for them, but those who
ought to know declare hat they will
really correct astigmatism. They say
too, that the reflections of objects in
the rear of the wearer, which are so
annoying, are entirely done away with
by these new eyeglasses. Whether or
not this be true, it is certain that
many manufacturers are already COM
ing around as close to the shape as
they dare. 1t must be conceded that
these glasses attract attention to the
wearer, and for that reason alone they
should be immensely popular with the
FoGr Hundred!
, 1903-03-13

years old From an early age he was
engaged in various occupations, lnclud-
ing blowing, chopping wood. keeping
books, running a t1atboat on the len
nessee River, and managing a mill. Be
obtained a good education. and at the
age Of 81 went to Texas. He helped to
eXpel the Cherokees, and for several
years, beginning in 1899, did surveying
for the republic of Texas in the Indian
country, this being his first official po'
sition. 1t was dangerous service, for
not a single surveying party prior to
his time had escaped massacre. His
mind naturally tended toward the law,
and this he studied so thoroughly that
within a few years he was licensed to
practice. In 1916 be vas made a colonel
of militia and a probate judge, in 1871
went to the Legislature, and Il few
years later became a district judge. In
the enforcement of the laws he was
brought into personal collision with
gamblers and desperadoes who then
ruled the frontier, but his physical
courage and moral force soon won him
a triumph for law and order. In 1886 he
was elected to Congress, and remained
there until Texas left the Union, wher
he became postmaster general In tie
Confederate government. He was cap
tured with Jefferson Davis at the close
of the war aud was confined in Fort
Warren many months. President John
son and Secretary Seward consulted
him with reference to reconstruction.
In 1874 he was returned to Congress,
having meanwhile filled important Of
fees, and In 1887 went to the United
States Senate. Since 1893 he has been
railroad commissioner Of Texas
, 1903-03-13

writer, and at the age of 16 founded a
paper of his own in the New Jersey
town. In 1870 he became connected
with newspaper work in New YORK.
His assignment 10 cover the Beecher
trial in 1875 was the turning point in
his career. His particular assignment
was ''scenes and incidents In the trial
ROOM His work attracted the atten.
ton Of Charles A. Dana, and Ralph,
was soon a member of the Sun staff.
Some of the best work of his career
was performed while on this paper. He
wrote whole pages in the Sun describ
ing the funeral of General Grant
Cleveland's first Inauguration, and
some OF the international yacht races.
For twenty years Ralph retained his
connection with the Sun staff, and was
it's legislative correspondent at Albany
for a time.
In 1884 he was ent to England by
a prominent New York publishing
house. Ten years later he went to
China during that country's war with
Japan, and described that struggle.
This short stay in China resulted In
the publication of alone In China"
His work tool him into Russia, India
and the Black sea country. He also
reported the Turkish-Greek war, the
diamond jubilee of Victoria In 1897
and the coronation ceremonies of the
present Gar. During the Boer war
he attached himself to the commands
of Lord Roberts and General Methuen,
and 1t is said that his criticism of the
Beers was more bitter than that of any
London journalist. Last March Ralph
returned to this country.
, 1903-03-13
CHILDREN.

The sleeping echoes of her quiet room
Are never walked by bursts of childish
glee,
And up the polished staircase never come
Light gatherings of footsteps swift and
free.
Alone she sits and In the twilight gloom
Dreams happily of what shall never
be!
Sometimes her wistful fancy strews the
floor
(Rich carpeted and neat) with broken
toys;
Paints finger prints on window glass and
door,
Hears echoes of shrill laughter and
-rude. noise.
All that a tired mother might deplore
Would seem to her starved heart as
priceless joys!
Till, from the world without, some sud
den note
OF childish voices through her hearing
rings,
And sobs of anguish rise to her white
throat,
Round which no dlmpled arm In mis-
chief clings;
Gone are the sweet dream-fancies, as
may float
From earth to heaven the fash of nngel
". wings. -
-. = - 8Ie,
And yet, no little empty crib Is there -
TO mock the mother arms, outstretch.
ed in vain, -
She boards no shining tress' of silken.
hair, 49, Is
No tiny grave where buried homes lie
At Is slain; =
Only the deeper loss. she has to bear
Upon whose heart no babe of hers has
lain. "l..H a.
louisville .Courier-Journali