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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30
THE MEMORANDUM HABIT.

Staying the Ghost of Forgotten
 Things-Method In the Days Rush.
 The complexities of modern life'' has become stock phrase with writers and speakers, but no other words will expressively describe the mad rush to and fro from duty to pleasure which characterizes the daily life of the ma jority. In woman's realm especially this intermingling of work and play means continuous network of market ing and morning club, visits to the den- tist and the dressmaker, hunting up a music teacher for Maude and writing an acceptance to the Grundy's dinner invitation, with charity meeting and two afternoon teas to attend before it is time to return home and dress hur- riedly for dinner. .
 Sometimes it all goes through sue cessfully only to be spoiled by tiny white button, or, rather, the lack of a stitch taken in time. More often really important matters are forgotten at the proper time only to be remembered at the most inopportune period, while the
 IS e social omission cause many a pad quarter of an hour to the busy woman. That she finally succumbs to nervous prostration is no wonder, but 1t is not work which causes the final blow so much as worry. Between the desire to eliminate some of the nones- sentials and the constant efforts of recollecting the multiform engagements life is one long struggle after the unat- tainable.
 A simple device and some will power in the beginning are really all that is necessary to slay the ghost of forgotten things. Look at man, stalking through life serenely, and take pattern. The consciousness of notebook to remind him of things to be done and the time force which is not possessed by his bet, ter half.
 This effectual device may be called the memorandum habit and is simply a question of pockets and persistence. A place in which to carry the notebook and the art of continually using it are all that is required. No more good brain matter wandering aimlessly through space hunting for the lost idea, no more time wasted seeking for "who," which and ''where.' The morning and street dresses can easily be fitted with pockets, while with re- ception and dinner gowns a chatelaine may be worn which will serve to note whatever is necessary. '..,. x.
 A little practice will enable one to ac- quire the habit of noting every item and then glancing occasionally over the various lists. The material things will have been relegated to their proper place, not allowed to consume more than their share of the busy woman's time and thought. Then, if the rush of life be maddening, there will at least be method in the madness Table Talk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30
The Bear In the China Shop.


 The Bear I'm the China Shop. Whatever is the outcome of the present warlikc game, The Bear will break the China just the same. For be 1t fight or patched up peace the plum will still be there, And the Bear will break the China, l dare swear. The Japs are brave and pushful, with a pushful braveree; They d rather like to kill the Bear with bloody snckersee, But while the powers behind them take a quiet cup of tea, Why, the Bear will break the China, dye see? Suppose Japan should win the fight and drive the rascal off, Still the Bearskis sure to break the China koff, For China ancient, fragile ware, fruit that's overripe, And the Bear will break the China at one swipe. No war will quite exterminate the Rus sians or the Japs; Whatever's left of either will be good for sundry raps, And they'll keep the pigtailed Kingdom far away from peaceful snaps, And the Bear will break the China-well, perhaps! -Grif Alexander in Fittsburg Dispatch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30
Cannot Sell the Hope Diamond.

Most things that are for sale are helped by advertising, but in the case of the Hope diamond the reverse is the case. In spite of reports to the con- trary, the famous diamond has not been returned to England, but is still in the United States. It's present owner de- clares it has been rendered absolutely unstable by the notoriety that has been given to 1t. Since it has been re- ported that the dealer who owns it paid $2OO,0OO or more for it, the investment was not profitable one, so far as this market is concerned. In color and size the Hope diamond has no equal in the world. It is of blue sapphire color aad weighs forty-four carats.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30
iGrieVe, BiSSet & Holland.

by any one else toward solving its mys- teries In 1900 he discovered that it gave off an inert and highly radio active gas, which he termed 'temana- tion.'' ..+
 This gas diffuses through liquids and even through porous substances. He considers this emanation to be the re- suit of successive chemical changes. The emanatien expels from itself a negatively charged body, which con- stitutes the Becquerel rays, the same as those produced by radium, polonium, actinium and uranium.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30
ya1ue of American Crops.

The value of American farm crops for 1908 is placed at trifie over $2,- 5OOOOO,OOO by the official figures. This does not include cotton, which at pres ent prices would add over $5OO,OoO, ,Ooo more.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30
WASHINGTON CHlTCHAT
Representative Kyle's Story of
 Great Promiser.
oBLIGING WATCHMAN's MIsHAP

How He Inadvertently Stirred Up
 Three Chinamen Visiting the
 White House Speaker Cannon's
 Comtraband Cfgar-Fame For Sec-
 retary Shaw.
 Representative Tom Kyle, the Sweet Singer of Ohio," to the New York Worlds Washington correspondent, whose name is Doyle. He is a poli- tician, and he has the fatal habit of promising all things to all men. No body ever went to him to ask him to get him job that Doyle did not say, Why, yes; I'll get that for you
 "Nine times out of ten Doyle doesn't make good, but he goes on promising just the same. Some years ago two Irisllmen who worked in a boiler fac tory in my town were busy riveting. One man was inside the boiler, holding a hammer against the rivets, and the other was outside swinging the sledge and making the rivets fast.
 After half an hours steady pound ing the man inside stuck his head out of the boiler and said:
 "'Say, Pat, did ye hear that they've been after maxim this man Corrigan a cardinalr
 "'Are ye tellin' meT asked Pat. Why, dye know, Doyle promised that job to meT"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30
New Knrean Rn1a

The Korean government has ordered that all Koreans, without regard to rank or class, should not wear clothes except of a blue or dark color.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30
To Keep Cheese Free From Mo

To Keep Cheese Free From MOld.
 Cheese will keep fresh and free from mold long time if wrapped in a cloth that has been dipped in vinegar and then wrung dry. Place it in a paper bag, tie and hang up in cool, dry place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30

Representative John F. Lacey of Iowa recently found a new kind of missive in his mail. It was from an Iowa con stituent and read us follows:
 Dear Sir-I have been looking over the list of bulletins issued by the agricultural department I am not a married man but live in a boarding house here kept by Mrs. Blank. Will you please send her a copy of Secretary Wilson's pamphlet on breadmaking?
 By return mail copy of the much desired publication was forw lrded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30
THORIUM AS MEDICINE
Properties of Cheap Metal That
 May Rival Radiurn.
IT COSTS ONLY ST A POUND.

For One-mf1lionth of the Cost of Ra- dium Similar Radio Active Effects Are Now Obtained-Rare Metal Dis- covered by Berzelius Is Found In Certain North Carolina Sands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30

For five minutes the other night it seemed that the United States had mixed in the eastern question, says the New York World.
 Mai Cheung, Chang Chuan and Sun Sze Fee, attaches of the Chinese lega- ton, went to the White House as guests at Mrs. Roosevelt's musicale. They came into the corridor and stood irreso- lutely, as if waiting to be shown where to go to leave their wraps. One of the watchmen, seeing the quandary of the orientals, leaned forward to direct negro attendant to show the guests to the dressing room for diplomats.
 ''Take these gentlemen to the"- He put out his hand, but instead of touch ing the negro attendant on the shoul- der he touched one of the Chinese. All the feathers of diplomatic dignity stood at once on end.
 s'You touched me- said the diplomat. "Why did you touch me? You have nc right to touch me"
 The watchman tried to explain. The diplomats would not listen. They pro- tested shrilly. Arriving guests were attracted by the fuss and gathered around the excited Chinese. They turn ed away and were apparently about to go to their legation, in which event formal explanations from the White House would have been in order.
 The captain of the White House watch appeared. He saved the situa- ton. After listening a moment he said, Come with me-" His voice was authoritative, and though 1t rather sug- gested that they were being arrested than conducted to dressing room, the three attaches went without another word. The incident seemed to spoil the evening for the trio of orientals. They listened gloomily to the music and went home early.
 Speaker Cannon emerged from the presidents office the other morning and ran plump into crowd of newspaper correspondents, says the New York Tribune's Washington correspondent.
 You might just as well give up," one of them remarked 'We are sorry to hold up the speaker and rob him of all he knows but the news field is bare and famine stares us in the face" Boys, don't know blessed thing,'' he exclaimed respectfully, land the only thing I can do is to set lem up.'' He reached into the inside pocket of his long black coat and fished out hand full of cigars. Some of them were little, short fellows, some long and attenuat- ed, and one was a monster, black as charcoal and half as large around as your wrist.
 'You can take your pick" he said as he extended his offering. Some of those were given me, some I bought, and one smuggled.'
 The first man that drew captured the big fat one. t.-...
 You're smuggler's accessory" said the speaker. "The rest can choose in safety"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30

Secretary Leslie M. Shaw of the treasury department received letter a few days ago addressed to the Hon. John Shaw, Secretary of State" The writer requested the secretary to send him certain report printed by the agricultural department.
 "That is fame," said Shaw. "This man is from Iowa. my own state, and thinks I am a sort of hydra headed citizen who is secretary of state and has control of the agricultural depart ment''
 Next day when the secretary receiv- ed letter, also from Iowa. which stat ed that the writer had heard the gov ernment had published book and ask ed for copy, he threw up his hands. He wrote to his friend and said: Please tell me what book it is you want or I shall have to send you car load"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30
Peru's New Railroads.

Surveys for several new railway lines in Peru are now being made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30

''Mr. Wright would not have been convicted in America. Many men who now hold their heads high in the finan- cial district of this city (New York; would be panic stricken if the same laws that govern finance in Great Britain were suddenly to apply. here. If such laws did obtain, investors here would be much safer" ;.
Douglas Island news., 1904-07-06
Fourth of [uIv in Douglas.

The fellow who says "I told you so,"" had an inning on the Fourth, For six years Douglas has been favored with pleasant days for the celebration of the Nations birth, but Monday it was diff ferent.
 About 9 o'clock in the morning the Harmony Band lined up on Third street and started for Treadwell, filling the air with music. At Treadwell, everybody was happy, and open hospit- ality was the order. Even the jail stood wide open, but empty.
 Under the modest direction of Mar shal of the Day R. Mccormick the parade formed with Harmony Band, the boy soldiers, citizens on foot and in carriages, in the order named. Just as the procession moved, the steamer Humboldt blew her whistle for the Treadwell dock and the column headed that way to give the boat and her pas sengers greeting and taste of the glorious Fourth. Everyone was invited on board and the band played national airs while the passengers sang, danced and applauded. Just one more tune. America-in which all joined, with bared heads, and the processionreformed and headed for Douglas. At the hospital, a halt was made while the band played for the poor sick boys, who must spend the day on beds of pain.
 At Natatorium Hall a large crowd was in waiting, and immediately upon the arrival of the procession, the ex- ercises began. The children occupied the stage; banked tier above tier, with bright faces, bunting and flags. In the center on a raised platform, was the Goddess of Liberty, Miss Lydia Kim merling and two little boys, Almond Richards and Georgie Berg, represent ing the army and navy. In the front was little Veneta lille, dressed in gar ments of gold to represent Alaska. Thirteen little girls dressed in white, represented the 13 original states of the Union. The children who had been carefully trained by Mrs. John Rich ards, assisted by Mrs. R. R. Brown, at the piano, sang patriotic airs. Miss Elva Galloway read the Declaration of Independence in a manner that may be equalled, but is never exceIIed.
 The oration by the Hon. z. R. Cheney was a masterly and pleasing produc- tion and called forth bursts of hearty applause, time and time again, from the audience.
 At the conclusion, President McDon- aid announced that the audience would adjourn to the grounds" but many who knew that the rain was still de- scending in torrents, were sure he said "adjourn to drown," and so everybody headed for dinner.
 As the rain still continued in the afternoon it was impossible to carry out the program of out door sports, in full. However, the people were not to be so easily put off, and fully thous- and men, women and children gathered at the park and applauded everything that took place, and cheered for more. At times, when the showers were fall ing, perfect canopy of umbrellas was raised.
Douglas Island news., 1904-07-06
A hand drilling contest was won by

A uduI LII SOhIOoO "oo wa NJ Graeff and Valentine. The "Treadwell Trick" proved to be great fun pro- ducer, and young and old laughed and shouted as men and boys, Japs, Indians, and Canadians one after an- other rolled off the log into the flour. Pete Mcintyre and Claudio Penglase finally won out and pocketed the prize money. Cummings proved himself monarch of all he surveyed, on the Finn Horse, and Pomis and Perovich were the strong boys with the 16ib shot. In the 16ib hammer throw, Alex. Nelson was first and Tom Eton, second. In the boys hose race the No. ? boys won out.
 Supt. Macdonald has promised to give the men half-holiday to witness the rest of the sports, some day when the weather gets settled.
 THE BALL.
 Did you ever attend ball in a min ing camp where the men came in wool en shirts and wore hob-nailed shoes, and the women wore made over gowns of the style of 10 years ago? We'll, that is not the style in Douglas, the biggest quartz camp in Alaska. Of course, this was not really supposed to be a swell affair-a free Fourth of July dance is seldom so catalogued, but boiled shirts and patent leather shoes were as common as flies in August, and one extra stylish fellow wore pair of white kid gloves. He just looked real charming, too. The music, by Strom's orchestra, was excellent. The Grand March was led by Mrs. John spickett and Mir. E. Whiting.
Douglas Island news., 1904-07-06
Baseball Players and Foot Racers!

Louis J. Kruger, ex-champion long distance foot racer of Germany and Holland, writes, Oct. 27th, 1901: "Dur- ing my training of eight weeks foot races at Salt Lake City, in April last, I used Ballard's Snow Eminent to my greatest Satisfaction. Therefore, l highly recommend Snow Eminent to all who are troubled with sprains, bruises or rheumatism" 25c, soc, s1.0o bottle at J. Heubner's drug store.
Douglas Island news., 1904-07-06

D1ED-At Douglas City, Alaska, Thursday, June 3Oth, 1904, Vidak Bano- vich native of Banjane, Montenegro, aged 26 years. Funeral services were held at the Servian Church on Saturday.. July 2, at 2 o'clock p. m., Rev. Father Yaroshevich officiating. Deceased was a member of the United Servian So. ciety, Lovchen, and the funeral was under the auspices of that order. The interment was at the Douglas Servian Cemetery.
Douglas Island news., 1904-07-06

A movement is on foot to provide uniforms for all of the members of the Douglas Fire Department, and Sapt. Mcdonald will furnish similar ones for the Treadwell Department.
Douglas Island news., 1904-07-06
The Douglas Island News.
THE LOCAL FIELD.
Alter the Fourth.

Let the joy bells loud be ringing, Though it is no holiday, We have shown our patriotism
 Midst much peril and dismay. Now that quietude is reigning,
 We should pause for thanks sincere Mother, father, sister, murmur,
 Little Willie is all here" There is not an eyebrow missing; Every tooth is still in place. Free from blisters, we enfold him Once more in a fond embrace. Both his smiling eyes are present, And he hasn't lost an ear. Proud and grateful, we repeat it, Little Willie is nl here!"
Douglas Island news., 1904-07-06
A. B. c. Beer.

we'll Store
 Ribbons in all widths and colors at the Treadwell Store.
 Today the democrata hold forth in their glory at St. Louis.
 Martin Olson's little son Martin, Jr, is very sick with fever.
 Mrs. John Beck, of Juneau, is visiting with Mrs. Jno. Feusi today.
 Mr. W. c. Boyd came back from his prospecting tour last week.
 Salvation Army Smith and wife went to Wrangell on the Cottage City.
 Claire, the milliner, is now in Doug las. Ladies, here's your chance.
 Ladies, if your hats don't suit you have Claire, the milliner, fix them.
 Don't miss the bargains at the Tread we'll Store in Ladies' Shirt Waists.
 Al. J. Stephens spent the Fourth among friends on Douglas Island.
 Feusi still has curios that he is sell ing at low figures. New ones just pur- chased.
 For bargains in Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes and Clothing go to the Tread we'll Store.
 If you paper your house this spring see the stock of Wall Paper at Wort man & Jensen's.
 Peter Demau came over from Sheep Creek and celebrated the Glorious Fourth in Douglas.
 A number of Juneau ladies were over last week, buying their holiday hats from Claire, the Milliner.
 Religious enthusiasm is at fever heat in town where one preachertear down another's advertising.
 City Marshal Mcdonald has a fine new uniform, presented to him by the business men of Front street.
 Arrangements for privats bathing parties at the Nat. can be made for any time of the day or night.
 The big swim at the Nat. comes off every Wednesday and Saturday even- ings, and Sunday afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. s. J. Kane and children came over from Hoonah Village to eel ebrate the Fourth in Douglas.
 Mir. l.. A. Slane has been appointed U. s. commissioner for Chichagof Is- land. with headquarters at Hoonah.
 The ore train running to the 300 mill jumped the track yesterday and two of the cars are on the retired list today.
 The usual morning and evening ser vices at the NJ. E. church next Sunday. Sunday school at 12:15. All are invited.
 It is reported that Uncle John Mo Pherson has found fine ledge of gold bearing quartz up in the Eagle river country.
 Word comes from the Bessis Gold mine at Yankee Cove. that a 5-foot ledge of fine quartz was struck there last week.
 Mrs. M. B. Archer made short busi- ness call at the News office this morn ing. The lady's health is somewhat i'm proved.
 The Fourth passed off with less dis order than one would really expect; there was not fight in the town, and not an arrest was made.
 On the evening of the Fourth heavy blanket of snow covered the mountain tops. S. E. Alaska can lay no claim to the banana belt this summer.
 Miss Margaret Carrigan, of Pt. An geles, is expected to arrive on one of the first boats, for visit with Mrs. James Christoe, of Treadwell.
 The big chicken dinner at the Tread we'll and Mexican boarding houses, came of according to schedule, and the men wore very satisfied look after it was over.
 Marshal of the Day Mccormick tho't he had been jobbed when the commit tee gave him a yellow sash to wear Dick wants it distinctly understood that he is not an 4. P. A.
Douglas Island news., 1904-07-06

Why can't we have the balance of the Fourth of July sports on the day of the Firemen's Tournament?
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1904-1904, 1904-12-02
NEWS FROM
THE MINES.
esting New Invention Rich
Find on the Gold Ledge
Deal Pending-Ca m p
lmprovements-Locals.

The Shady Run Placer Mining Co.,
a close corporation formed for the pur-
pose OF working placer by a recent in
vention Of ]. Sanna, has not only
planned, but executed with rapldity.
Within fortnight they have organ
lied, built a mill. have machinery on
the ground, material being shaped into
something new. simple, and yet novel
enough to remain undiscovered to
others than the inventor. VIII II
workp Don't know. The men who
are furnishing the capital are very SAN
guine. and it is good bet if they
lose. If they succeed in working the
gravel here, they are rich men indeed.
Messrs. D. Cozzens, G. w. Laughton
and ]. Sanna are in control, we under
stand.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1904-1904, 1904-12-02

Supt. ]. D. Poole has several large
vein nuggets of gold taken from tine
Gold Ledge vein in crosscut. which is
the greatest depth reached on this
property BY being about 300 feet from
the surface. The ore appears to be
almost solid gold. and assays in round
numbers $4,000 per ton. 1t is
needless to say this ore is limited in
quantity, but the size Of these rich de-
poslts increase with depth and are be-
ing found in or near large bodies of the
lower grade ore upon which the COM
pany expects to be and fortunately have
been. very successful in mining at a
profit.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1904-1904, 1904-12-02

Mr.. |. N. Walker returned Tuesday
from a business trip to Reno.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1904-1904, 1904-12-02
Died in San Francisco

V. Capuro, an uncle of Mrs. John
Garavanta, and we'll known here, died
Wednesday in San Francisco from
stomach trouble. The deceased be-
came Ill while in the employ Of Mr..
Caravanta and went to San Froncisco
for medical treatment. He leaves four
children, two sons and two daughters to
mourn his loss, his wife having died
about two years ago.
The funeral will be held in Reno
Sunday.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1904-1904, 1904-12-02

Mart and Will Hamilton are doing
assessment work on the Flying Dutch
man.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1904-1904, 1904-12-02

D. r. Wilkerson departed this even
ing for visit to Reno.