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Yukon Valley news., 1905-05-31
Suicide of Leonard
 the BaII00nist

John Leonard, all aeronaut, con- mitted suicide by shooting himself through the head with a revolver ill Point Defiance park, Tacoma, April 20.
 Leonard was wei, known in the north, having made many balloon ascensions at Dawson and other places. It was reported some time ago that he contemplated a trip to the Panama.
 He had had several narrow es- capes from fatal accident, and was laid up several months at one time by injuries received from slipping from metal roof on which he de- seconded i'll Dawson.
 Leonard was a man of splendid physique. being over 6 feet high, with broad shoulders, we'll rounded limbs and a striking appearance.
 In his pocket was found love letter written by woman in Se- attle. The writer speaks of a "mis- understanding" she and Leonard had had, and endeavors in au affec- tionate and modest manner to heal over the breach.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-05-31
Panama System
 of Wireless"

It is proposed to establish wire less telegraph system from Fort Gibbon to point on the Panama river near Cinema. This is DOT tion of the land line which it has been difficult to keep up. Capt Wildman. who has had charge of the work between Nome and St. Michael, will take charge of the work if deemed practicable.
 Capt. Wildman is ambitious to extend the wireless system. The success of the system in operation between St. Michael and Safety, near Nome, is due largely to de- vices invented by Capt. Wildman. and is the longest system in sue cessful commercial operation, it is said, anywhere in the world. The proposed ne " line, however, would be more than half as long again as the St. Michael system.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-05-31
RAMPART SCHOOL
 CLOSES THIS WEEK
Appropriation for Schooling NatiyeS---The Governor
 Gets Ratified.

The school at Rampant will close this week. The attendance lately has been limited and consisted principally of very small native children.
 Practically all the older native children are out at the fish camps with their people.
 Some of them are exceedingly bright boys and girls. Miss Parke, the teacher, has become greatly at tached to them, and has for some time past been endeavoring to make arrangements to have some of the girls sent to the Indian school at Carlisle, Pa. Miss Pa:ke considers 1t impossible for the girls to be- come decent women if left to grow up under the evil influences to which they are subjected, and says as matter of simple justice they are entitled to whatever chances changed surroundings may afford them to lead lives of responsibility and usefulness. The girls parents have generally favored the plan.
 However, it is learned that no native children will be sent away from Alaska to Le educated. The last congress made all appropriation for education of Alaska natives and the work will be carried on in the territory.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-05-31
Governor Got Ratified.

Miss Parke has been endeavoring to ascertain whether the money would be used in establishing one or more general schools to which children from all over Alaska would be sent, or in the maintenance ot separate schools at the different Indian settlements. With this ob- feet ill view she wrote to Governor Brady some time ago, hoping to receive an answer over the ice. Uncertain mail communication de- layed the reply till after opening Of navigation, when an acknowledg- ment of the inquiry came from the governor, in which it was stated that the desired information had been duly forwarded. The same mail brought elaborate rules for organizing and maintaining com panies oi United States militia
 The governor had evidently sent the lady the wrong document.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-05-31
THREE NOTED MEN
 DIE DURING APRIL

ORVlLLE H. PLATT, leader of the senate, credited with great ability, op- posed to political rights of Alaska. His influence defeated the delegate bill. FITZHUGH LEE, major general in the Confederate army, consul general at Havana previous to the war with Spain, major general of volunteers during that war, retired as brigadier general. JOSEPH JEFFERSON, famous actor who imnortalized Washington Irving s story of Rip Van Winkle."
Yukon Valley news., 1905-05-31
Joseph Jefferson.
country

West Palm Beach, Fla, April B. Joseph Jefferson, the eminent actor, died at his home, "The Reefs, at Palm Beach at 6:I5 this evening. The eud came after day of unconsciousness and after a be- roic struggle of days which had exhausted his vitality.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-05-31

Brophy is now the only man re- maining in prison for robbing the Dominion saloon in Dawson in No vember. 1901. He is serving life sentence. Harris, who laid the plans and directed the robbery and was sentenced for twenty years, has just been pardoned because he did not actively participate in the hold up. Tommerlin. who was with Brophy in the robbery, was allowed to go tree because he informed on his pals a, the first appearance of danger. To many il will appear that Brophy Is the leas, eulpable of the three.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-05-31
Oryille H. Platt.

Washington, April 22.-Orville H. Platt, senior senator from Con- necticut i'll the United States con- gress. died at this place at S:53 o'clock last night, aged 7S years. Death was unexpected.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-05-31
Uncle sam, You
 NIiSer1y Wretch

Douglas Island News: Wanted Young lady to take position as clerk in the Douglas postoffice. Salary S25 per month. Bond of $, ,ooo will be required. Inquire of the postmaster.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-05-31
St. Andrews Mission.

Sunday Services. Morning prayer and sermon at IT.. Evening prayer and sermon S:oo.
 Friday Service. Lltany at 4 p. iii.
 Ascension Day. Tomorrow will be Ascension Day. Services will be held morn ing and evening at the usual hours.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-05-31
Fitzhugh Lee.

Washington, April 2e.- Gen. Fitzhugh Lee died at this place last night, the result of stroke of apo plexy, sustained yesterday morning. The death has shocked the entire country.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-05-31

A. II Wood X Sons first clean up on t9 Hoosier was made after $ hours run aud went sI5o.7s. One nugget weighed s3t. They will finish the dump this week If water holds out.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-05-31
Presbyterian Church.

Services at the courthouse Sun day evenings at 7.3o.
 M..E. koonce. Missionary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-04-08
Her Day at Home.

When woman has day at home and
so announces to all her friends by card,
clearly indicating the exact days and hours,
she naturally expects her friends to avail
themselves of these days, and is under no
obligation to receive them at any other
time unless she wishes to do so. The fact
that you called on the following day simply
because it was more convenient for you,
was a mistake on your part, and the lady
was justified in excusing herself. Much
Of this friction between women is caused
by their utter disregard of the value of
time. Professional women everywhere
complain Of the inconsiderate friends who
drop in lust for minute and stay hours,
which time must be made up by redoubled
exertions or she must run the risk of Civ
ing lasting offence by telling the caller
frankly that the call is inopportune, and
asking to be excused Women, so quick
to grasp point in all else, never seem to
understand this particular subject as men
do. This is due, in measure, to lack of
business training, and yet consideration for
others Is one of the most charming quail
ties of the well bred woman, and one which
may be cultivated by every enc, says the
indianapolis Journal. The housekeeper
deserves the greatest amount of sympathy,
for she is at the mercy of every thought
less person of her acquaintance unless she
has the courage to take firm stand and
insist upon her rights, as an individual, to
her own time and pleasure in receiving her
friends. Those who offend most freqently
are the women who have no special occu-
patton or aim in life except to have good
time Those who have accomplished any
thing have long since discovered that life
must be conducted in an orderly manner
if the tasks of the day are to be completed,
The woman who has time and place
for everything may be terror to the friend
who tolls not, but to the trained worker,
whether at home or afeld, she is a joy,
for she values the passing hours, conse-
quently will not waste yours.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-04-08
Care of Mems Clothes.

Mems suits, ike women heavy skirts,
look well and retain their shape for much
longer time if, when not in use, they are
always folded in their original ereases and
laid away, not hung up in the ordinary
way.
A coat collar is quickly cleaned if ben
zine is poured on it and with cloth rubbed
briskly in, and man is not happy looking
when his coat has soiled collar. Besides,
these little attentions by prolonging the
usefulness of ones expensive garment may
save money to buy other things.
First brush the garment, then wet the
grease spots with benzine and rub with a
cloth the color of the goods and mend if
need be. Then take it to the ironing board
Have a hot iron always Wiring a lintless
cloth out of cold water and, laying it on
the garment, iron till dry. This ''fresh-
ems and removes dust as it goes. Repeat
till every part of the garment has been
ironed By this process alone even quite
disreputable looking old pantaloons are
made to look new.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-04-08
Think It Over.

4 letter that loves a sting should never
be written. There is a great temptation
to say smart things in letter. They
sound so nice to you, when your type
writist leaves the completed letter on your
desk.
But how do they sound to the other fell
low? All the smartness has oozed out be.
fore the missive has reached him. Only
the ugly brutality remains.
Read the letter over; admire it and your
self; read it to your clerk, to the Office boy,
to the cat, if you must show it to some one.
Then tear it up, and write another.
State your case as fully as you wish,
and as strongly as it will stand You can
do all that and still be polite and friendly.
Make no threats. Use no taunts. Keep
out bravado and buster Don be an ass
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-04-08
Wise Words.

Aristotle, the Grecian philosopher, says:
The best time to attend to your neigh i
bor's affairs is in your sleep.
A man is not doing his level best when
he is content to stay on the same level
When a man falls in love with Heaven
he learns how he loves this earth.
Opportunity and happiness wait for no
man. as many a man knows to his sorrow.
Men are governed by precedent more
than by law. Precedent sanctions every
thing.
Better 90 down to defeat fighting for
the right than march to victory under the
banner of wrong.
Progress will never cease while men are
more interested in the unknowable than IN
the movable.
Fretting over the shortness Of our span
of life does not add one year to it, but
generally subtracts from its possibilities for
good.
Suffering becomes beautiful when any
one bears great calamities with cheerful
ness. not through insensibility, but through
greatness of mind.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-04-08
Mark Twain And The Rector

Mark Twain as humorist is no respecter
Of persons, and story is told of him and
Bishop Doane which is worth repeating.
1t occurred when Mark Twain was living
in Hartford, where DIR. Doane was then
rector of an Episcopal church. Twain had
listened to one of the good doctors best
sermons one Sunday morning, when he
approached him and said, politely; Il
have enjoyed your sermon this morning.
welcomed it as | would welcome an old
friend. | have book in my library that
contains every word of it.
Impossible, sir, replied the rector,
Indignantly
''Not at ALL assure you it IS true,
said Twain.
Then | shall trouble you to send me
that book, rejoined the rector, with
dignity.
The next morning DR.. Doane received,
with Mark Twain's compliments, a die
tionary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-04-08
Facts About Mahogany.

From the Mississippi Valley Lumberman.
The United States is not mahogany
growing country, unless Cuba may now be
said to be part of the United States. 1t
is tropical wood Its home is in Central
America and in Cuba, Jamaica and Santo
Domingo These islands give the small
est, but heaviest and prettiest wood.
British Honduras, Guatemala and Nicara-
qua give the most, and Mexico the largest
timber The richer, solid, heavy varieties
come from the islands. These will not
float. They are susceptible of a high pol
ish and the wood has a rich, wavy figure.
The pretty figured pieces of wood are of
great value. 4 six-foot piece (Which in
cluded the crotch of tree) in certain
shipment will bring about $500 when cut
into veneers.
No matter where shipment of the
wood comes from, or what variety it is,
there are always more or less of the fine,
haky sticks that make veneer. Mahog-
any is phenomenal wood in that it does
not warp under any conditions of weather,
use or age; neither does it shrink. 1t is
of great beauty, hardness and durability
In no other wood can these qualities be
found combined with large size, unifor-
nifty Of grain and richness of color and
figure.
The island timbers are s to 10 feet in
length by II inches in diameter, some
from Cuba, however, reaching 35 feet in
length by , feet in diameter Honduras
squared timbers are as long as 40 feet by
= feet in diameter, and the 3. foot and f.
foot timbers come from Mexico. The
softer mahogany comes from the swampy
lands. There are no mahogany forests;
the trees are not grouped that way, the
individual trees being more or less sep
arated. Like other trees, the core is the
poorest part, often being worthless.
A schooner load represents an expendi-
ture of about s13, 600. That is not all
for the timber, labor and freight, con-
siderable part of it representing ''grease'
To the Spanish customs officer, whose favor
Is not obtained by smile. There are no
sawmills in the mahogany growing coun-
tries. The trees when cut down are
squared BY hand. An Indianapolis COM
pany is going to have them hewn into oc-
tsgon shape hereafter instead of square,
believing it win get % per cent more
timber out of them this way.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-04-08
Household Notes.

If the nose is oily or shiny, use borax
water, or wash it with cornmeal instead of
soap.
For hoarseness beat up the white of an
egg, flavor with lemon and sugar, and take
some occasionally.
Hay sprinkled with a little chloride of
lime and left for an hour in closed room,
will remove the smell of new paint.
\ tin cup filed with vinegar and placed
on the back of the stove will prevent the
smell of cooking getting over the house,
No kitchen should be without scales to
test the integrity of things purchased by
weight, and to measure the quantities of
various recipes.
There is nothing that so promptly cuts
short congestion of the lungs, sore throat
or rheumatism, as hot water when applied
promptly and thoroughly.
To soften the hands, make lotion OF
20 cents worth of bay rum, ID cents worth
of elyeerine. cents worth of alcohol and
cents worth of ounce seed.
\ great convenience when cleaning
houses is stick with notch in the end
that will lift picture cords of from hooks
without so much stepping up and down.
To freshen black kid gloves when the
outer surface has rubbed off: Mix few
drops of sweet oil with the same quantity
of black ink and apply TO the rubbed spots.
Ivory that has been spotted, or has
grown yellow can be made as clear and
fresh as new by rubbing with fine sand
paper, and then polishing with finely
powdered pumice stone.
To keep whitewash brushes from getting
tender, wash them well with water as soon
as through using them, turn them upside
down and pour vinegar on them. Let
stand awhile and wash out again.
Never remove the gloves by pulling the
fingers, but by drawing the part covering
the wrist over the hand, and leave them
thus wrong side out for some time before
turning them to their proper shape Lay
gloves lengthwise, never roll them.
When cough accompanies grip, the air
of the room should be moistened by the
steam of boiling water; 10 do this keep the
teake,tle on a stove night and day. Steam
softens the mucous and aids expectoration,
and thus renders breathing easier.
To remove paint. wash the paint we'll
with hot water and washing soda, then rub
well all over with aat piece Of pumice
stone, using plenty of water, until the sur.
face is perfectly smooth After drying, a
fine flush can be given by means of sand
paper
Fried Apples. Select nice sour apples
and slice the round way in quite thick
pieces, roll in sugar and -four, and mix well
together, and place in a pan containing
melted butter. Cover up tightly and fry
to a rich brown. Be careful to keep the
pieces whole
Kerosene or burning fluid is excellent
ior cleaning windows Moisten wooden
cloth with it, rub the glass clean, then
polish with fresh piece Of flannel. This
is an easy and effectual method of cleaning
windows all the year round, but il is es-
pecially recommended in frosty weather.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-04-08
What Freddie Knew About Figures

Freddie was bright boy and at seven
years Of age was well grounded in the
rudiments If mental arithemetic IL was
the delight of his father to Try TO puzzle
him with exercises Of his own invention.
one afternoon in summer he swoOped
down upon poor Freddie As he was playing
and setting him upon his knee attempted
To show of his brilliant sou Of the
benefit Of visiting friend.
Now. Freddie, he aid, "how much
Is two plus two?'
-Four. grndgingly admitted Freddie,
gazing after his happy companions on the
lawn
''Well, if | gave you two apples and
two plums how many would you have?
Four said Freddie, beginning to
wriggle away.
.'Four, what !? asked his father, tax
ing firm hold Of the squirruing youngster.
-Four, obstinately repeated Freddie.
-Four what ? insisted his father.
You can't 20 till you tell me.
Freddie flashed disgusted look upon
his parent -Four stomach aches, II You
must know! he said and was gone.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-04-08
Brain Leaks.


The bird on the hat sings no songs to
spring.
The best way to have good time Is To
do good
The Prince of Peace did not carry a
big stick. p
The workman who watches the clock can
not watch his work
The day is always short to the man
who is engroSsed in his work.
Truth is stranger than fiction because
We do not meet it so often.
The man who gets the most out of life
is the man who puts the most into it,
The man who mournS today about the
losses of yesterday is accumulating nothing
for tomorrow.
When a fellow keeps the peace by
frightening his comrades into submission is
usually called ''bully.
As long as the world expects every
young man TO sow wild oats there viii be
a continual harvest Of whirl winds.
The successful man goes about his busi
ness with the same energy that terrier
displays when you yell rats il MS ear.
The man who does no more than he is
paid to do is usually the man who is COM
planning about not getting what he is worth
Big men are not always the brayest.
We know SIX foot man who walks the
chalk when his 1--WE foot wife speaks the
word
John Barleycorn has given many man
an exhibition Of the jiu-jitsu method OF
getting on top--with the man as the under
dog.
We may be bit old fashioned, but We
never did enjoy the music made by girl
whose mother was washing dishes in the
kitchen
The wise man avoids temptations, fear
full least he be weak enough to suecumb.
The foolish man hunts it with the intention
Of showing his strength
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-04-08
4 ssIGNEE OF MORTGAGES
"a SALE.
uF
DESIRABLE LITTLE HOME,
Near the Schlosser Tannesy. westniu>ir
District. Carroll eoaniy. Maryland.

Near the SchlosSer TaHueFy. Westminster
District, Carroll County. Maryland
b, virtue Of the power Of sale contained in
= mortgage from Peter A. B0Smsn and wife
lo The Westminster saving Bank. formerly
The Westminster Savings lnsiiiauon, whirh
sa.d mortgage Is duly recorded among the
Real Estate Mortgage Records Of Carroll
county. the undersigned. as assignee Of said
mortgage. will sell a, public sale on the prem
ises situated near The Schlosser TAunery IN
Westminster district, Carroll county, Mary
land and adjoining the lands II Henry Sharp
aud Others, on
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1905,
At , o'clock r. ~, all the land described ia
aud conveyed by said mortgage. eonlaiaiog
. ACRES and 2l SO. PERCHES Of LAND,
more or less The improvements consist OF
a room frame dwelling house and other out
buildings There is good water aud fruit on
the premises.
Terms Of Sale. One third cash. balance IN
two equal payments OF SIX and twelve months.
deferred payments, TO be secured by the notes
of the purchaser with approved security bear,
ing interest from day of sale, or all cash AT the
option OF the purchaser.
]. EZRA STEM,
Assignee OF Mortgage.
Joseph u. Brooks. Solicitor. mr25-ts
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-04-08

| stood on the bridge of the city,
As one by one they come and go;
Faces of men and women
Passing to and fro.
some with the sorrow of years stamped upon their
face.
Others with earnest look as onwari, onward they
pace.
But there passed o'er the bridge OF the city
4 child most wondrOusly fair
With the face of an angel,
And soft silken hair;
A look in her eyes of infinite fsith
Serene, grand and i'm.
stealing gently oer my fancy
Like the soft strains Of a sweet Psalm.
Time speeds on and the years roll ny.
With spirit of unrest long aud sigh
TO took ssain upon that sweet, cbiId-hse iscs.
older grown ith time sBd grace
aud gazing At the glorious suHsst .'i eystii",
A. the sun was sinking lon;
Again saw The surgiHg crowd come and go.
IN the aeeliug gieams Of night.
That beauiiful face shown in The dim twilight
oh for the tender grace OF that trusting face.
gszed wonderiugly, and knew with cry of glad
surprise.
The loye-light OF those wondrous eyes
Trusting eycs, viewing iifss aim,
The child that waS. but not the same
Time tonch q sadness lent
Buf DER her couHtenancc shown q iooE eorteRt.
r'pou ner brow cf wo,nanhooi
All THAT'S gentle pure and good.
Long bong fingered on the bridge
Wondering ever a, my mysterious fate.
And the lsien, fame in my bosom pTovri
FAjresi OF all thoa Srt not lightly lovsi
II may BE- This myth this fancy,
VIII now mr. soal set free.
And thai face that trusting hce ne'sr again shall
scs
Tho. % hsuuIs me stilI
The fsiIrrs 20 hss4s iry A. ! uiiJ.
Aut there cauars before nay Vision.
As Tbs nrrlixhi shasioss glow.
That sweet faca nf long ago
Aud dreaming Ibs alsaiaas cre~p scraes the
vail.
uark hesr a so0 Whssp~riBs aad AngrIs Tall
Coe,c. -aI4 The vosec- gnie THE fold
Gather and < 'caza. enrich ihy sodt
Nos know that roloP Vas message divine.
Ssat b. ssughc saa cain this restless pil-i,
An.i iEe soft whlsg~Fiug from Jhr Angrls shs'ge
4 grand n-ns~tlrt}oa q ihts h1ly loye.
Htf,sasf. NJ
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-04-08

We hear great deal about the wicked
avarice of titled foreigners who pursue and
marry American heiresses, but we do not
hear half enough about those female vul-
garians who are accomplices to the inde-
ceney and who permit themselves to be
chased by every foreigner of rank without
knowing and apparently witout caring
whether he is an imposter or gentleman.
No well bred and self respecting woman
will ever be caught by foreigner on ac-
count of his title.