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Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23
I'd Be a Butterfly.

I'd be T butterfly, born in bower, Where roses and lilies and yiosets
 meet; Rowing forever from flower to flower, And kissing all buds that are pretty
 and sweet. I'd never languish for wealth, or for
 power, I'd never sigh to see slaves at my feet; I'd be q butterfly. born in a bower. Kissing sll buds that are pretty and
 sweet. o could pilfer the wand of a fairy, r. have pair of those beautiful
 wings; Their summer days ramble is sportive
 and airy, They sleep in rose when the nishtin-
 gale sings. Those who have wealth must be watch
 full and wary; Power, alas. naught but misery brings. I'd be butterfly, sportivs and airy, Rocked in a rose when the nightingale
 sings. What though you tell me each gay little
 rover
 Shrinks from the breath of the first
 autumn day, Surely 'tis better. when summer Is over, To die when all fair things are fading
 away. Some in life's winter may toll to discover Means of procuring a weary delay I'd be butterfly, living a rover, Dying when fair things arc fading
 away. Thomas Haynes Bayly.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23
Eucalyptus Trees for swamps.

The Australian eucalyptus tree Is being grown on large scalo In south ern Europe and northern Africa be- cause of Its tendency 10 draii. swamps. This was formerly supposed to be due to abundant exhalation of watery vapor from its leaves, but it has been shown that actually tho transportation of the eucalyptus is only one half or one-third that of willows, birches and other trees, and 1t is therefore assumed that the phenom- enon in question Is due simply to tho rapid growth of the eucalyptus.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

The origin of all crime lies back of the quick temper which raised the hand which held the knife. The origin of crime lies In thought. A crime Is the result of series of thoughts, the first of which may have lodged in the brain of an innocent child. Men who have studied the workings of the hu- man mind tell us that each thought makes a track upon the brain. That the same thought always travels over the same path. They tell Ills that the track deepens as the thought passes more and more frequently over the path until the thread-like track be- comes a deep rut. A wagon track. light at first, if constantly driven over becomes n rut. If the wheels continue to blow into the earth the track is cut deeper and deeper until it is impossible for the wheel to roll out of the rut un- til 1t reaches the end of the road II is thus with the ruts in the brain. When the path is cut too deep the thought must follow the old course. wherever it leads. The rut may lead to theft; to lying; to murder. Every thought, good or bad. if permitted to travel again and again through the mind, leads to some act, good or bad. Great prisons have been built, but crime still walks among us. The habitual wishing to possess what belongs 10 another too often leads to theft. The ever-preSent wish to be rid of one who is hateful too often leads to murder Strong walls connot control crime until brick and mortar can control thought. And thought Is free as the air. It slips past the guard, 1t passes through the keyhole. IL scorns the grating, 1t laughs at walls of stone, it knows not the ter save us, the scaffold cannot free Us, the laws cannot protect us from crime, Ah. but where the laws arc weak. you are strong. When the walls of the prison are fragile you are powerful. While the hangman's rope cannot choke the life from crime, you can. When the desire for the possession of what belongs to another comes to you, turn it out. Instead of wishing to rid yourself of one who is hateful wish yourself higher and better than he. This thought-path will lead to higher plane. where the air Is rarer and the sight is clearer, and the hateful one. way down at the foot of the mountain which you have climbed. dare not even lift his eyes to the heights upon which you stand. Is that not better than a life behind prison walls? Man is more powerful than the law We are more powerful than are the instruments of law. We can control thought, and crime begins in thought.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

of the kind in this country in holding parents responsible for the behavior of children. In the first six months of 1904 Judge Lindsey. of Denver, sent thirty fathers to Jail because their boys were lawbreakers. These fathers knew the boys were habltual truants. stole rides on trains and did other dis orderly things, and failed to discipline them. But the judge was not SD fool ish as 10 lock up the fathers during work days. He sentenced each to a year in jail, the year to be made up of week ends. from noon on Saturday till breakfast time on Monday. After the first week end in jail he suspended sentence indefinitely, to give them q chance to reform the boys-with the assurance that If the reform failed they would he reincarcerated.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23
The Presldent's simple Home Life

1hc EEcbtucht AiCs
 T was particularly struck with the simplicity of the home life of the Pres ident. To one accustomed to viewing the pomp and ceremony which sur round the rulers of Europe, there seems to be something notable in the entire lack of ostentation in the Roosevelt family I was surprised at Mir. Roosevelt's habit of inviting to his private dining table those who are doing good work in the world, quite regardless of what their power or so- cial position may be. He looks to the man himself rather than to his appur- tenances, and this Is a brushing away of the opportunities which Is rare in men of his position. In Washington saw his boys starting to public bother to wear hat. This, of course, was a small matter, but it impressed me. In Europe, the children of ruler with not one-tenth of the power of Mir. Roosevelt do not go to school at all, much less to a public school. They have corps of private tutors, and rarely venture into the streets except in elaborate equipages.
 The observance of complete sim plicity in his personal and family life by the President of the United States. one of the most powerful rulers on earth. has Il wholesome influence, not only upon America, but also upon the world at large. Prom an interview with Charles Wagner in Success Mag Q zina
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23
The railroads are the arteries of our

The railroads are the arteries of our commercial life. Restrict their func- lions and lessen their efficiency and the whole body corporate will suffer But we have great faith in the future of railroad morality. It is growing better all the time. It was a great day for American railroading when MT. Cas- satt, of the Pennsylvania, announced 10 the astoundel and incredulous Mir. Carnegie, of Pittsburg. that rebates the past
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

Public land frauds are so persistent In this country that stronger mea sures than ever before will soon have to be taken by the government against their perpetrators. The greatest remaining forests are those on the Pacific coast and 1t is there where these dishonest transactions are mainly carried on. What with timber thieves and the care less setting of fires by hunters, tour ists and designing prospectors. wood- lands worth hundreds of millions of dollars are in constant peril of incalcul- able damage. The day should not be distant when a new department of gov ernment. the department of forestry, shall be established, and whose head shall be member of the cabinet. The department of commerce is highly inn portant, but not more 80 than will be the department of forestry.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23
Land of Girl Slaves,

China is undoubtedly the greatest slave country in the world. Of pop ulation of 4O0,OO0,OOO over one -fortieth are slaves. Every family of means keeps it's girl slaves. The girls are mostly purchased to do housework, 1t being cheaper to buy than to hire.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

Harry Payne Whitney has hired a Jockey at salary of S30000 year. Harry Is the boy to whom his father left the bulk of the Whitney fortune on the suppositlon that he was good, sensible young man and would put the money to the best possible use.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

In view of the unfortunately delay ed, or new, trials in consequence of illness of juror, would it not be ad- yisable to have an extra one on hand who would take the place of the sick man in case of need? When drawing & jury for sensational case like Nan Patterson's 1t would be a capital idea, and the silly superstition regarding number thirteen would he sufficient to prevent the other twelve from falling i'll. Either this, or when choosing a jury, each talesman should be medi- cally examined and given q clean bill of health, with the assurance that he is perfectly sound.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

Seventh Day Adventlsts are again predicting the end of the world. They must go on the theory that anything will come true if the predicters only go on predicting 1t long enough.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

It will be sad blow to the Russians and Japs after they have sacrificed so many lives and spent so many millions, but there seems to be no escape from the conclusion that the war Is fail ure. Richard Harding Davis is dis satisfied with the situation and left the field in disgust
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

The hypothetical horse marine has at last become an actuality, and by a fitting coincidence, at Mare Island. The navy yard there was too large to be properly guarded by foot patrol, 80 a naval cavalry was organized for the purpose. Unfortunately sea horses were not available for the mounts.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

And now the circus men are forming a trust, or "gentlemens agreement, Does this mean that the concert tick cts are to be higher or that the pink lemonade is to be a trlfe thinner:
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

Paul Kruger left fortune of nearly S4, ,OO0,O GOO. John Bull must admit now that the war in South Alrica was In sense a failure.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

Although if this country originally had been called Usona, there would have been the same unanimous kick had anybody attempted to change the name to America.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23
Abstinence.

Mistress-Katie, do you eat onions7 ,
 New Girl with dlgnity)-No. mum, not fer breakfast.-New Orleans es-Democrat.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

We are not here to get all we can, says young Mr. Rockefeller to his Bi- ble class. Great heavens. What would they have got if they had really tried:
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

The worlds annual output of dla- monds Is estimated at S35,0o0,o00 and the stingy old earth yields them up with extreme reluctance.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

Miss Ida Tarbell cannot help feeling that her investigation into the affairs of the Standard oil Company has left little real work for anybody else to do.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

The banker who left only 10 cents in the vault must have been closely related to the new broom. which is said to sweep clean.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

Chadwick unpreenou Canadian home and
 
  She 1s9 Dr. Leroy Chadwick weknown of mesmer influence rpudiated creditors She borrowed of leading fabulous
  to a in O notorety.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

Coreless apples are now on the mar ket, but the wingless chicken has not yet been found in any of the boarling bOuSpS
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

In Manchuria they blow up maga-' zines. Ill this happy land of peace and plenty they simply blow up the writers.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

It's all very well to boost for an ally, think Euglishmen: but when Russia Is offering such big prices for coal
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

It appears that Mir Bull has been furnishing coal for the Baltic neet. He's thrifty old soul, Is Mir. Bull.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

''he Japs have been Il tirst-rite alarm clock 10 wake Russia.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

A woman can board train without a ticket, do little crying and go wherever she pleases.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

It sometimes happens that father knows almost as much as his son.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23
Twenty Years Ago.

The Halifax (S. S. chamber of commerce voted to open negotiations looking toward reciprocity treaty with the United States.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

The children's court law of Colorado goes a step farther thar any other law
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23

Painting the wagon puts no ginger in the horsa
Alaska sentinel., 1905-02-23
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The Monticellonian., 1905-09-21
Jury Unable to horee.

The jury of inquest over the body of Sam Burroughs at Jonesboro have been unable to reach a verdict. Bur roughs and a woman were killed and man by the name of Elder was seri- oasly wounded in resort at that place few days ago The three were the only people present at the time the tragedy occurred, and the immedi- ate cause of the killing is unknown. Burroughs was at first thought to be the guilty party but the finding of a pistol in the room belonging to an other man has caused question to be raised as to his guilt The tragedy is the cause of much difference of opinion and there seems to be no way in which the truth as to the identity of the guilty person can be discovered. t is said that Burroughs had been drinking heavily he day before the killing occurred
The Monticellonian., 1905-09-21
NEWS OVER IHE SThE.
ITEMS OF INTEREST GATHERED
 FROM ALL SECTIONS.
COTTON RATES UNCHANGED.
Cotton May Be Shipped to Any Com press Desired = Baptist General Association to Meet at Hot Springs Other State Items.
lnce Aqain Convicted d.

James w. Ince was for the second time convicted and sentenced to be hanged for the murder of his wife and three small children, committed near Danyille the 9th of last March. The first trial took place several months ago and Ince was convicted and sen tenced. However on appeal the case was remanded for new trial by the su- preme court, who were not satisfied as to the form of the verdict involving the plea of insanity. At the second trial which was held at Danvile last week an elaborate presentation of the testimony was made. including that of professional experts on insanity Ince received his sentence calmly and was apparently unmoved by any feeling of fear for the future. Twice since the first conviction Inee attempted to es- cape. Once he and three others got clear of the building. leaving the jail Rr locked in a cell but they were re- captured. In the last attempt the pris- onefs failed to get out Of the outer door
The Monticellonian., 1905-09-21
THE WEEKS NEWS
 TERSELY OUTLINED
An Epitome of the Most Important Events at Home and Abroad
 the Past Week.
NORTH, EAST, WEST, SOUTH,
Latest Developments in the Yellow Fever Epidemic, Together With Items of Interest Gutieo From tho Important Happenings All over the World.
YELLOW FEVER NOTES.

The official report from New Orleans for the 4S hours ended at 6 D. m. on the 1Tth showed: New cases of yellow fever, 66; total to date, 2,571 Deaths, 4; total to date, 335. Cases under treatment, 323; discharged. 1913.
 Among ahe new cases of yellow fever in New Orleans is Dr. C. NJ Shanely, of Barataria. who has been in charge in Jefferson parish He has only light case. Numerous cases continue to be reported from outlying points
 Passed Assistant Surgeon N. A. Roseau, bacterioIogist of the Marine hospital service, has been sent to New Orleans 10 study certain phases of the situation and report to Dr. Wyman.
 Cincinnati has five mild cases of vel low fever. developed among refugees. and number of Italian suspects have elHded the vigilance of the Chicago of ticlals and are running loose there.
 Among the recent deaths from yellow fever ill New Orleans !s that of Sister Mary of St. Celna at the Mount Carmel asylum
 The appearance of yellow fever at Hamburg. on the Mississippi Valley road threatens to tie up more country along that route. There nave been four cases reported.
 The points of most serious infection outside of New Orleans are Tallulah and Lake Providence. al both of which points extraordinary efforts are being made to control the disease and restore confidence
The Monticellonian., 1905-09-21
Senses Restored.

Bangor, Pa, Sept 19.-Milford Ben ney, 11-year-old son of Caleb Benney of Mt. Pleasant, near Bangor. fore doomed from his second year to per petual loss of speech and hearing, for the first time spoke to his friends who knew him here The gift of oral communication had been removed by sickness. When Milford was two years of age an attack of measles left him deaf and dumb His parents four years ago sent him to the Pennsylva- mia deaf and dumb institute at Phil adelphia to be educated as a mute. By the wonderful system ill vogue there il was discovered that Milford s hearing could be developed, and he now hears as well as normal person, and his speech is also restored,
The Monticellonian., 1905-09-21
YELLOW FEVER'S PROGRESS.
Thirty-four New Cases and Six Deaths
 Are Reported-Nine New Foci.

New Orleans, Sept 19.-The author ities are well pleased with the report for yesterday, claiming fl is very en- couraging, after allowing fer cases on Sunday that were not reported. The report of yesterday shows six deaths, 34 new cases and new foci of infec- tion in this city. The number of dis charged cases is now 953, and the total deaths are 341. The country sit uatfon is still a source of concern be- cause of the appearance of infection in new localities far removed from the centers of infection. The diagno- sis of yellow fever in Mer Rouge, Warehouse parish, near the Arkansas border, has been confirmed. and Dr. A. ]. Thomas has been placed in charge by the state board Another new point of infection is Leesyille. in Vernon parish, near the Texas bor- der This has not officially been an nouneed. though there is no doubt about it. Other country reports were: Bayou Bouef, new cases; Patterson, new cases; Tallulah, 10 new cases. 1 death; Kenner. g new cases; St. Rose, new cases; Terrebonne par ish. r new cases. l death; Bayou Natchez, 3 cases; St. Bernard parish, 2 new cases; Evergreen (Avoyelles parish. new cases; Lake Providence, 9 cases. ? deaths.
The Monticellonian., 1905-09-21
Drinks carholio Acid.

Hiram Sigler. a white man, 54 years of age. who has been employed as q hostler at livery stable in Little Rock. attempted to kill his wife and daughter and then committed suicide by swallowing a quantity of carDolic acid at the home of his daughter in that city few days ago. Sigler attempted to force some of the acid which he drank down the throat of his wife and she is seriously burned as the result of his attempt. She did not swallow any of the fluid, however, and her condition is not regarded as serious He chased his daughter, but sic escaped screaming from the house. After attempting 10 kill his wife and daughter Sigler ran from the hoys ,. and swallowing the carb0lic acid fell on the side walk He died within half an hour after he had attempted to administer tAe same poison to his wife.
 Sigler had lived in Little Rock fer many years, aai was well known in the city He had three sons. Clayton, Fred and Bale. the latter about s years old. and one daughter, Mrs. Chdrles Walls, besides the daughter, Iceland. who was with her mother. Geo. Sigaer G.' other son, was drowned about year aso near the Little Rock drowned before he could be rescued. which were at the wharf and was drowned before he could ha rescued. Sigler had been drinking heavily it is said since he left his wife two weeks ago. and it is thought that he was un- der the influence of liquor at the time the assault anu suicide was commit
The Monticellonian., 1905-09-21
NEGROES AWFUL CRIME.
Assaults Woman, Murders 6.Year-oId
 Boy and Stabs a Baby.

Mrs Lawrence, living on the out. skirts of Conway, was Yiciously as- saulted, her 6-year-old son killed and 3-year-old son cut wit ha knife by an unknown negro last week. That so awful a crime had been committed was not known or even suspected by the nearest neighbor until almost IS hours afterward All one night and until late the next day the woman lay in bed, unconscious most of the time
 with her boy dead beside her. The crime was an atrocious one. The woman is a poor widow of good repu- tation who has made precarious liY- ing at the wash tub for herself and children and has been aided by the charitable people of the town. After the unfortunate woman's condition had been discovered, prompt measures were taken for her relief. Mrs. Law renee recovered consciousness suffi- gently to tell something of her terrible experience. She said that after she had retired the house was forcibly entered ana She IOuDQ herself CODlfOuttu D5 a nude negro Before she could make an outcry she was struck on the head and slashed about the face. The old est boy screamed and it is supposed the negro killed him to prevent him from giving the alarm. It is also pre- sumed that the smaller child was slashed with the knife for the same reason. Whether the negro criminal ly assaulted the woman or not is not known. She is in a serious condition from the shock, the wounds and loss of blood One cut On the face extends to the eye and the doctors fear the sight is destroyed, but the features are so bruised and swollen that this has not been ascertained The doctors fear she may die, and the boy is also in a critical condition. The authori- ties are using every effort to appre- hend the negro, but the fact that he had so long time in which to effect his escape has proven handicap.
The Monticellonian., 1905-09-21
No Change in Cotton Ratcs.

The Arkansas railroad commission has refused to change the present cot ton tariff or to amend it's rules sc .bat cotton might be shipped by com press. The rules were amended to such an extent however, that by agreement between the railroads and
 shippers cotton can Be shipped to any compress desired, but in the absence of any such agreement it must b. pressed at the first compress in tran sit This decision was reached after 3 great deal of discussion. and is be- liered to be the most practical solu- Ail91 of the matter. The matter was brought before the commission by a
 number of people engaged in the cot ton business. asking that the rules in
 reference to congresses be amended.
The Monticellonian., 1905-09-21
corbin Lectures spendthrifts.

Washington, Sept. 19.-only the simple life" is possible for young army officers, according to Maj Gen. Corbin, commanding the Philippine division. In his annual report Gen. Corbin says there is too frequently evidence that there are officers in the service not mindful of their financial obligations The number of com plaints on this point, he says. calls for drastic treatment There are now lS,355 troops in the Philippines, in cluding 5.l8l native scouts, and Gen. Corbin recommends that there be no reduction in this force.