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Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20
"Lau9h and Grow Fat.u

Women laugh too little, says the Youths Companion. Whether this is due to their lack of humor or to child hoods training ill gentle manners may be questioned. Certain 1t Is that a hearty laugh In woman's voice Is rare music. An audience of women rustles with amusement, but seldom laughs. A group of girls glggles, but does not laugh. A woman reading the most brilliantly humorous story sell dom gets beyond a smile.
 When Sir Walter Besant. in his cley- CT skit, "The Revolt of Man." pictur- ed the time in the twentieth century when women should have surpassed all power, political, ecclesiastical and social, he shrewdly noted that laughter had died out of England: and when men revOlted against their feminine tyrants. they came back to their own with peals of laughter.
 A Paris doctor has recently opened a laughter cure. It Is private institu- ton, and large fees are charged. The Petichio sll louiiu Il IOOlf dhu dt given moment begin to smile at each other. The smile broadens to a grin. and al signal to peal of laughter. Two hours day of this healthful exercise are said to cure the worst cases of dyspepsia. But whether the habit of laughing easily and naturally could be acquired by this process Is doubtful. The student of the art of laughing might find himself in the condition of the centipede of classic fame, who
 was happy till
 One day the toad in fun
 Said. Pray which leg goes after which?' This strained his mind to such a pitch He lay distracted in a ditch,
 Considering how to run.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20
Fathers First Name,

One of the requirements of the pub lie school system of the greater city Is that the Christian name of the father If living of every pupil shall be en- tered upon the class roll each term With the older children it is an easy matter to acquire this information, but it calls for the exercise of some diplo- macy to get the little ones to respond readily, and frequently the teacher is called upon to frame some special question when the stereotyped query. What is your fathers name?" fails to bring forth satisfactory reply. One small girl. whose educational career began this term. in answer to this question replied "Mr Blank"
 MT. Blank was the answer a sec ond time.
 But what Is his first name-John, Charles, or what?" persisted the teacher.
 But what does your mamma call him, Mary? What did she say to him this morning?"
 You big, fat slob," was the discon- certing answer, and Mary's examina- ton was postponed until the next ses- sion.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

cred the panacea for all sorts of evils -oyer-crowded schools. child labor, the submerged tenth and every kind of poverty and distress. Their idea Is to frame and pass antipauperiSIn laws that shall restrict the propagation Of the human species. They find In this the solution of all evil and are going at once to work to secure the passage of the desired laws. Evidently our friends are novices In the study of governments and the power of peo- pie, however united in its votes, to control what on the surface seems re- markably easy. They are reckoning without taking human nature into ac- count. They are blaming President Roosevelt for declaiming against race suicide and they believe if he would but open his eyes to the misery of advocate children only for the well to do, the intelligent, the morally sound and the happy. Nothing is more desirable than that everyone should be we'll born-a sound mind in sound body, receiving the heritage of all the ages and making good use of it. Yet it is marvellous how from these very ranks condemned by the Society for Political Study as having no right to existence there often comes the strength and stamina of nation. The so called upper classes would soon die if they were not constantly replenish- ed from below. Many a man-and woman. too. for that matter-now oc- cupying a desirable social position was child in family of ten or dozen where poverty was plnching and every child obliged to do the utmost to keep the wolf from the door. The very straits to which they were put develop ed strength, tenacity of purpose. and made them fit to cope successfully in after life. Nature does not let the poor and struggling die out and permit the Idle and luxury loving TO take posses sion of the earth. She has her own way of doing things and if some we'll disposed organization proposes to frame and pass laws that shall do away with poverty. discontent and overpopulation they have the privilege, but she always looks out to see that their plans come to naught. Nature is opposed to race suicide.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20
A Use for Old Newspapers.
.Wonlan's S

Here is a hint that the writer got from the head clerk of big hotel at a popular Indiana health resort. We know the germs that turk in dust, and now disa greea ble. as well as unhealthy 1t Is to inhale It while sweeping. Now the way that the carpet sweepers at this resort keep down the dust while yielding the broom, Is to wet newspap- CTS, wiring them out slightly, and tear ing them into small pieces, scatter them all over the surface they are go- ing to sweep. The little dampening brightens the carpets without injur- ing them in the least, and the moist paper effectually keeps down the dust
 or at least the greater portion of 1t, by catching 1t on itself. The paper is then burnt, which is the quickest and neat est way of getting rid of 1t. Where brussels carpets have become some what dingy, the water In which the
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20
SHE NEVER MADE MISTAKES.
But Nevertheless She Went Straight
 way to Another Shop.

But Nevertheless She Went Straight way to Another Shop.
 She was fine, distinguished-looking woman, with beautiful gray hair and eyes that spoke the brilliancy of her mind. There were lines about her chin, however, that easily indicated the firmness of her decision when once her mind was settled on any given point.
 All these things were apparent when she walked into the Chinese laundry office, and, handing a queerly marked slip of paper to the almond-eyed celes- tial behind the counter, gently asked for her shirtwaists.
 The Chinaman looked at the slip in perplexed way for a moment, and then said:
 You shirtlaists not here"
 "Yes, they are here, too," quoth the istinguished-looking lady, not with out considerable snapping of her eyes and little show of excitement. Il brought them here myself three days ago"
 No, not here" replied the China man, with stupid complacency. II guess there's some mistake"
 "I wish you to understand that I never make mistakes" snapped out the distinguished-looking lady, empha- sizing the declaration with a thump of her umbrella on the floor.
 That not my ticket" returned the Chinaman, quietly.
 The distinguished looking lady gazed at it in amazement for moment. Then she walked into another Chinese laundry two doors away. presented the slip and received her shirt waists Chicag go Times Herald.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20
Women's Clubs and the Home.

The criticism which Is so often heard that there is danger of women who take an active part in club work becoming dissatlsfed with home life think is unjust. writes Mrs. Freder- ick Schoff. President of the National Council of Mothers. If only the right sort of women belonged 10 our organi- zations. we should not hear such crit icism at all. The trouble is that too many young women rush in the work before they have mature judgment. The work must be carried on by the older women. whose experience should give them greater wisdom.
 No young mother should attempt to take an active part In club life. Her interests should he centered In her own home and children. No good pub lie work Is ever done when the home is neglected. Of course, the organiza- tons are benefit 10 young mothers, but only in that they teach them how to raise the standard of their homes
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20
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Japanese coral Is made up into most chic necklaces.
 Velvet collars and cuffs finish many of the nobbiest coats.
 Elaborate soutache bralding Is pro phesied for the spring tailormade.
 The smartest hats are either pie turesquely large or rldicuously small.
 Yokes. berthas. puffed sleeves and skirt fiounces are heralded for sum- mer.
 Large flat bows, trimmed with jew els or lace, are worn on the theater coitfure.
 Black and white check in which the white predominates Is shown in smart spring suits.
 Mixed straws and much of that deep golden yellow are shown among the first straw hats.
 A narrow border of colored ribbon velvet adds pretty touch to the white net sleeve ruttle.
 VI SdlIAiIto NlooStu htdNs " hitc bars and strewn on the lines with large flowers, are lovely.
 Cloth Is to be much used in the spring and manufacturers are bringing out most supple ones.
 Black satin girdles with long sash ends are worn with some of the dressi- est shlrtwaist gowns.
 The feather that expresses itself in brown will probably finish off green or some other vivid shade.
 From rerlshable and unsatisfac- tory fabric, chiffon has become beau tirui ana serviceaDle cloth.
 A band of lace around collar, down front and around cuffs is waist trim ming not at all out of date.
 Muffs and stoles of clipped feathers are worn by the younger set and in pure white rival the finest ermine.
 Brown valenclennes is right In keep ing with the modes and very handsome is whole gown fashioned thereof
 Fortunate possessors of old Spanish blonde lace, in style years ago, are get ting it out for smart yokes and stocks.
 Silky French felts, slashed and turn ed up in the most daring fashion, and heaped with roses, are hobby head pieces.
 The fur pelerine has aggrandized itself into quite garment, so that with the larger ones no other wrap is needful.
 Evening toques have full. wide ruche of lace banded around with a twist of velvet matching the roses tucked against the hair.
 Pale-blue velvet and mauve violets are French military combination, as Is also soft gray felt with warm brown and crimson velvet leaves.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20
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paper is wet might have little tur- pentine added to 1t. as It has re- freshing and brightening effect. and has a tendency to keep the carpet free of insects and moths.
 One way to prevent the dust from entering the throat and lungs while sweeping Is to tie small sponge over the mouth and nose. A person can breathe through the porous sponge. and it takes up the dust which would otherwise be inha ed.-What to Eat.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

cd to have Its own private wire" Gin the shape of a delicate nerve) to the heart. That finger, too. was called the medicine finger, and the belief was that by virtue of the little nerve 1t could detect q dangerous poison if sim ply inserted in the liquid. From that belief the idea that wedding rings the rings worn on that tinger-had spe- cial curative qualities, had its rise. To this day wedding rings are rubbed over an obstinate sty on an eyelid.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20
JIM'S SWEETHEART,

Mother put on her Sunday best,
 Her lilac wedding gown, And white straw bonnet neatly tie,
 With strings of faded brown; We woke before the roosters crowed,
 And started in the dew To see the boat race. for our Jim
 Was captain of the crew. He took it in his curly head
 To want n college course: parted with the pasture lot
 And sold the sorrel horse. We sent him every dollar saved,
 And made a seedy pair In garments that had long outliyed
 Their days of useful wear. The surging throng closed up in front,
 We could not see our son. But soon mighty cheer went up
 And told Ills Jim had won. The crowd took up the college yell
 And sent it to the skies. And college colors everywhere
 Shook out their brilliant dyes. He stepped ashore. looked up and saw
 His mothers wrinkled face. And hurried to her through the ranks
 Of broadcloth, six, and lace. He never gave n single glance
 Toward the pretty girls, But kissed her on the withered lips
 And kissed her silver curs. His sunburnt face was glorified
 With proud and happy smiles: He did not mind because her hat
 Wns years behind the styles. But led her out before his friends,
 A figure quaint and prim In stiff, old-fashoned lilac silk
 My sweetheart. boys said Jim -Lesiie's Weekly.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20
How to Become P nmp.

A correspondent states that she in creased her weight in two years from 112 to 154 pounds by the following treatment. and feels sure anyone else could do so with persev erance. as she had d very weak digestion when she started. To begin with, all people who wish to get plump must drink milk, as there is nothing that can take it's place for the purpose. Begin with two glasses a day. one at eleven and one at seven In the evening: sip very slowly, and sit down to it with a bis cut. at that helps it to digest. In crease the milk 10 two pints day in fortnight; one glass can be taken warm before going to bed. Be sure the milk Is quite fresh. and do not boil 1t. To correct bliousness. take weekly d podophyllin pill. followed In the morn ing by one teaspoonfu of fruit salt. Eat plenty of good nourishing food, but not much meat. While taking the milk. eat regularly. and try to eat slowly.
 Always have a good midday meal. avoiding cakes. pastry and sweets. and drink weak tea. or cocoa made with milk. Never drink strong tea or cof- fee. and never eat or drink anything at all acid, and no acid fruits or medi- cines. Avoid all fatigue. take moder- ate amount of walking exercise and rest. if possible. one hour after din ner. Try not to worry or get excited over trifies. and take up with hobby of some sort. The above treatment is
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20
A. ID. 2OOO.

Give me a spoon of oleo, ma,
 Ands the sodium alkali. For I'm going to make pie, mamma!
 I'm going to make pie. For John will he hungry and tired, ma
 And his tissues will decompose; So give me a gram of phosphate,
 And the carbon and cellulose. Now give me chunk of caseine, ma,
 To shorten the thermic fat, And give me the oxygen bottle, ma,
 And look at the thermostat. And if the electric oven is cold,
 Just turn it on half an ohm, For I want to have the supper ready
 As soon as John comes home. Leader.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

A young woman should not take leading part in any outside work, but should be guided by the gray haired mothers, who should use their experi- ence for the good of others. Too often women have had their usefulness in later life hurt by attempting to lead in reform movements when they were very immature.
 Nor do I approve of young unmar- ried women centering their interests In club work. Instead they should be in training for married life, which Is woman's only true sphere.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20
Irony of Fate.

"Ahw sighed the long haired passen. ger with the celluloid collar. how lit. tie we know of the future and what it has in store for us"
 You have said it" rejoined the man with the moth-eaten whiskers in the seat opposite. Little did think, some forty years ago, when I carved my In- itials on the rude desk In the old coun. try schoolhouse, that would some day grow up and fail to become famous"
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

A Philadelphia bank clerk has a col lection of queer cheeks. One Is writ ten on linen collar, another on a cuff, third on piece of lath. The wooden check was drawn by the own CT of a sawmill, who found himself at the plant, thirty miles from any house and without check book or paper. He made out the check for two hundred and fifty dollars on wood, in the usual form. After some discussion the bank authorities paid the money.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

paratfin has its uses and abuses, ac- cording to the authorities in New York. The t.2rd of health few months ago warned the people against using cnudy adulterated with the wax, on the ground that the paraffin cov- cred the stomach with a thin coating and produced indigestion. Now all appropriation has been asked to pay for coating the exterior of the Metro politan Museum of Art with a thin shell of parafiin to prevent the dlsin- tegration of the stone by water. The Egyptian obelisk in Central Park was so treated few years ago, and Grants tomb was covered with par affin, which Is impervious to moisture and resists the action of acids.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20
excellent for all thin people and for

excellent for all thin people and for nervous, delicate children.
 After a few weeks the change will be quite noticeable, the health, too, improved. nervousness and irritability disappear and. the unsightly bones and angles replaced by firm. plump flesh, bright eyes, and healthy complexion. It may be added that warm clothing and open windows are very essential. -Woman's Life.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

The Boston Transcript butts in to ask Why is snow?" It is an easy. In fact, no paper seeking real infor- nation. Snow is essential to the pro- ductiveness of. It makes work for. It makes possible the. Besides, it is only another and more agreeable. It gives material for the children's. If a person is freezing. Coming down in clouds, almost. It makes scrunch- ing noise when you walk on 1t in. It upsets and humbles. It is a subject. If 1t were not for snow the snow shovel industry. So many manifesto tlons of the purpose of snow occur to one. It remains, therefore. that snow. Any time the Boston Transcript wants to know anything.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

Nothing more pathetic has happened in many day than the death of Mrs. Gilbert, the actress, in Chicago ho- tel, alone with her maid, while tour ing the country to amuse the public. She was eighty-three years old, and had been strolling player, using the phrase in it's good sense, practically her whole life. At the end she was alone in the world without husband CT children or other relatives to pay her the endearing attentions which the aged usually receive from their own kin. The fact that she was be- loved by all and lacked for nothing does not rob the incident of its sad ness,
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20
To Clean Hair Brushcs.

The best way in which to clean hair brushes is with spirits of ammonia and warm water. Take tablespoonful of ammonia to one quart of water; dip the brIstles up and down in the water without wetting the back; rinse in clean warm water, shake well, and :-y In the air, but not in the sun. Soap and soda soften the bristles, and will turn an ivory backed brush yellow.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

In Berlin licenses are required for baby carriages, which must be num- bered as automobiles are In this coun- try. Such regulation could never be eutorced here. The poor people could at once have it thrown out as class legislation.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

A New York man wants to have his name changed from Smith to Cuyler. If he were rich girl the probabilities are that he'd be crazy to marry some titled foreigner.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

A French scientist has discovered that kissing is healthful exercise and has wholesome effect in pro- noting digestion. If those anti-kiss- ing clubs organized last year are be- ginning to find life a bit monotonous here is fine excuse for going out of business
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

A New York preacher advises young women never to marry until they know all about the past life of their suitors. That preacher wouldn't get enough wedding fees to pay for the buttons on his baby's shoes.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

Meanwhile those people who have been worried over a probable invasion of China and India by the Russians may reasonably feel comparatively easy, for the present at least.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

Japan pays its Mikado salary of s3WD,000 year. The Mlikado busi- ness appears to be one of the best in which 4 young Japanese could engage.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

The czar can always comfort him self with the thought that no matter how heavy his troubles may be those which his subjects have to put up with are worse.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

Berlin's latest estimate of its popu- lation is 2,000,OoO. The proper thing for Berlin now is to organize Drei Millionen Klub.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

A good many of the young men who have been reported to be engaged to Miss Iiertha Krupp are probably very sorry that the rumors were unfounded.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

The nerviest thing Jim Jeffries ever did was not to appear in the prize ring against the best man," but to appear before an audience as an &C., tor.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

A New York man is suing his wife for divorce because she wears her shoes In bed. If she didn't wear 'em he'd probably kick about cold feet.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20
The Wedding Ring Finger,

The wedding ring, says the London Chronicle, was placed on the left hand, as nearest the heart, and on the fourth finger because that finger was suppos-
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20
Trouble with Remounts.

Lord Kitchener says that most of the trouble with remounts in South Africa was due to the fact that soldiers at. tending to them knew nothing of the care of horses.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

We shall have to spell them "ptonato-c cans" if ptomaine poisonlngs from tin goods continue to occur.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

The next time the czar should bless the waters from the interior of safe or, better yet, by proxy.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

Colorado Is a striking instance of how woman suffrage purifies politics.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

New York millionaires seem to do all their swearing off" in the tax cOurtS
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

Our New York friends of the Society of Political Study have at last disc0y-
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

Stiff hats cover a multitude of soft headA
Alaska sentinel., 1905-04-20

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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-02-21
BuQuES QUE Sc ESPERAN
Y salidas de este puerto

Ell vapor Puerto Rico. Sali6 de
Barcelona ell 81 de Enero ultimo
hacienda las escalas de Valencia,
Malaga, Cadiz y Canartas, para San
Juan, Mayaguez, Ponce, Santiago de
Cuba y Habana.
Pto IA, saldra de Barcelona con
Las escalas de costumbre el % del CO.
rriepts y de aqui seguira viaie para
Mayaguez, Ponce, puertos de Cuba y
New Orleans.
Eden estara aquf el 20 del corrien
to procedente de San Thomas, regre
sando el mismo dia para Europa VII
San Thomas.
antonio Lopc5, del 20 al q del co
rriente Sc aguarda, para salir con des
tino & Europa.
CaracaS. Saldra para New .Yoi
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dente de New York el q del actual.
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el i del corriente.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-02-21
B1BL1OTECA DE Ella DEMOCRAC1A,

-Se1ora 81 pudese remonarme 10 e1ad idllcA de pas
torres J zagalas, viVrfA siempre de este modo
Il Luego annals ell sosego de los campos
-tPor que no. -. Ben sabeis que pertenezco una fa-
ma rica obssnte he preferdo ell rAbAo al are bre
sntes vagsnca stm6era vda de gran
des poblacones.
-Oh. quiea pudera penssr ss : Yo que estoy
denadA vvlr como presidlo
Y sin embargo -, sols rlca
-Certamente.
y dichosa. :.
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DoGa Leonor incorpor6 con ell sembante p&io con-
Dichosa acaba usted de decir sy usted no abe que
soy Victims, ecaV1, ser desgraciAdo. =!
-SeGora....
Il listed sAbe que odio mi murdo que 81 me odia
El Msyordomo Ii cAbeza ba no saba que decir: 81
mismo habfa provocado squels confession.
Su companers nseeura prosgui6:
tNo 10 sabfais.. Pues 10 yais saber. 70 era
fica, muy cA hlbla nacdo entire rego esplendor
educ6 goza de Ia vida de IL fortuna Legu6
tene vente Mis- pAdres penaban envArme Paris dom
MO Aruz padre del maa ho fu6 dsspu6s mi esposo
entAb6 reacones conerciales mo de AuGa ena
ho mi padre tens mi TfAAbAn de negocos
che entire ndmeros csulos e padre de mi esposo
suto de mis- dias hjo 1nico lie
dilo-y hia 1nica used; csWros reunran
nueras nrtunas Mi padre acept6. 70 con0cA Fer
nsndo nj Fernando mi Nos legmos dfa de Ia boda
Note en- 80 rostro repugnanca inspab esq mis-
ma epugnanca hacia peons not6 NIL No obsante,
uVimos acceder Tn saeerdoe uni6 nuestros deHos
Aquea nochA OH aquelA noche. al encontfarnos tran
e frente, fui Victims de immense Il Acu6a-
dio e. como SO 10 hubiese dcho cuAIQuer pros
ntuta.. Guerra poseerme Qase gritar no pude -;
10 verRdanza Ell odio ahogabAn Acuetate -vo
vic repetir. .,-Yo no 10 amo used conest6le.-N
20 tii-me respOnd6pero eres mi esposa esta nocha