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The Dolores star., 1906-02-16
PRACTICE HAD MADE PERFECT
Redwood James "sp'iIed" Cinnamon,
But He Was Proficient.

Miss Bret Harte. with the aid of
number of her fathers English
friends. has opened typewriting of.
flee in London. She is proficient
typewriter and an American journalist
calling to have some copying done
complimented her on her skill. my
skill, such as 1t is, is due to prac-
tice." said Miss Bret Harte. 1T was
acquired very painfully, like the mark
manship of one Of my fathers west
ern friends. My father used to tell
of man called Redwood James, a
character of California. James in a
bar one night drew a revolver and
shot the ashes from the cigar of a
friend on the other side of the room.
The friend laughed and calmly drank
off the remainder Of his cocktail. My
father said to Redwood James: That
must have required considerable prac-
tice.' Practice Redwood James re-
piled. I should say SO, young man.
| guess l spilled more'n three dozen
Cinnamon a-learnin' that there
trick.:"
The Dolores star., 1906-02-16
Became Senator Despite Boss.

The announcement made by Senator
Pettus Of Alabama, who is now in his
eighty-fourth year and is the Oldest
man in the senate, that he is candi-
date for reelection revived the story
at the capital of how he came to the
senate the first time. Ex-senator Pugh
was the Democratic boss of the state.
When Pugh was conducting his can
vass for reelection to the senate Pet
tus went to him and asked for his In
dorsement for local judgeship. Mon
sense" said Pugh. arrogantly, syou
are too old to be Judge" We'll, by
gum." shouted Pettus, II may be too
old to be Judge; amt too old to be
a senator" And he wasn't, as Pugh
found out when the canvass was over
and Pettus was elected.
The Dolores star., 1906-02-16
"euIls" Of ParIlamentarians.

Sir Harry Samuel, unionist candi-
date for parliament, is the author of
this bull: "The legislative garden Of
the liberals" he said, ''is an arid
swamp" If such parliamentary au-
thority as Mr.. Gladstone said 1T is
no use for the honorable member to
shake his head in the teeth of his
own words" lesser lights who blunder
in the political arena have no reason
to be ashamed. MIR. Balfour once
spoke OF ian empty theater Of un-
sympathetic auditors" and Lord Cur
zon congratulated his party on the
circumstances that. though not out
Of the wood. We have good ship"
The Dolores star., 1906-02-16

Washlngton-PeaIe's Portrait.
came over in 1853, and his brother.
Lawrence, who followed few years
later. John Washington brought a
wife, two children and a sister.
Battles have been fought-with the
pen-over the pedigree Of Washing
ton, the patriot. The line, based upon
accepted authority. is as follows:
George Washington was the son OF
Augustine, who was the son of Law
renee, the son of John the immigrant,
the son of Lawrence; the son of Law
renee, the son Of Robert, the son of
Lawrence, mayor of Northampton, to
whom in 1888 the manor of Sulgrave
was granted, the son of John. To
trace John Washington back to the
first to bear the name is also posi-
BILE, according to some authorities.
A certain William de Hertburn ex-
changed his manor for that of the
manor and village OF Wassingatun in
1166, giving in exchange four pounds
and the services of a man-at-arms to
the bishop when needed, as we'll as
two greyhounds for the yearly hunt.
for eco years, and one Walter was
the first to bear the honored name of
Washington.
In the reign of Edward III we find
de Wessingtons mingling in chival-
rous scenes in Durham. Sir Stephen
de washington is mentioned on the
list OF noble chevaliers who were to
tilt at tournament He bore for de-
vice a golden rose on an azure field.
One was in the victorious train of
Queen Philippa when she fastened to
cross the channel to join the king in
camp before Calais. It is upon the
battlefield amid the clash of arms,
that glory is won by the family rath-
er than in the ranks of literature and
the arts. Nor was the American pa
triot the first of his name to fight the
battles of freedom. When the civil
war in England broke out, the Wash
ingtons took the side of the king, and
fought for him with all that bravery
and devotion which appear to have
been characteristic Of the family. Sir
Henry washington was SO well known
for his bravery that his name became
"a proverb in the army. He was in
command during the siege of Worces-
ter. When the surrender of the town
was demanded. he replied that until
he received his kings command for
the disposal of the garrison he should
make good the trust reposed in him.
''The worst | know and fear not: II !
The Dolores star., 1906-02-16
astat.IIne..p Has returned.

The social trend of the times in
London is toward a return to old
fashioned stateliness. During last
year girls were given the same good
time that they had in the COS and
'70's, smart women no longer rule the
world and new rich" entertainers
have given place to hostesses OF the
aristocracy. The return OF the chap
eron means the disappearance Of
"hooligan. girlhood. There has been
Z falling on In the matter Of private
concerts and the craze for fancy
balls seems to be . thing of the past.
The Dolores star., 1906-02-16
Bank Account for Each Baby.

Thomas Dinsmore, well-to-do resi-
dent Of Palermo, Me-. gives IS to
everybody born in that place. The
money Is deposited in bank to the
chld's credit and remains there until
the recipient reaches legal majority.
Mr.. Dinsmore was born in Palermo
eighty three years ago. He went to
California in 1S4S, sailing around Cape
Horn, and accumulated fortune dur
ing the gold-hunting craze. In later
years he travelled a great deal, finally
settling down in the place Of his
birth.
The Dolores star., 1906-02-16
poMr's ron OLD MAIos.


Doat get the tea disposition. Many
old maids drink most Of their cranki-
ness out OF their teacups. Don't be
one Of them.
Don't talk about your ''conquests." !"
II sounds silly. Leave It to silly girls.
Stiffness is excusabie In young girls.
but not In old maids.
Don't fancy you can make yourself
look young by dressing young. Keep
your heart young. and then nobody
will think OF your age.
Don't be like the traditional old
maid. Get as far away from. her as
you can. Show the world that you
can be amiable, cheerful and happy,
though an old maid.
Don't worry II you never marry.
There are many worse things In life
than living and dying an old maid:
and one Of them is marrying the
wrong man. Don't be the one to mar
~ him.
Don't transfer the love God gave
you to bestow on children to cats and
dos. Cats and dogs are all right
in their place; but that place Is never
the place OF child In any sensible
human beings affections.
Don't forget that some Of the
roblest Of the many women who have
lived to bless humanity were old
maids. Florence Nightingale was an
old maid. Frances q. Willard was an
old maid. You have noble company.
Be worthy Of it.-Everett Mcneil In
The Sunday Magazine.
The Dolores star., 1906-02-16
BUSINESS ADVICE.

Venture suggestions cautiously.
Find the weak spot In your man,
then attack It.
Never practice deception-it's al
ways found out.
Indifference is not to be mistaken
for independence.
There is only one way to succeed.
and that is the honest way.
A clean. vigorous. healthy life is q
mighty good side line to carry.
1t is well to talk when one has
something that is worth the saying.
It II every mans business to see
that he gets out Of his hours all there
Is in them.
There is always plenty of room
on top. The higher one climbs the
less crowded It gets to be.
1 kindly word costs nothing aud
GOES long way.
Jump. At conclusions only when the
conclusion Il In sight.
Il 4 ven 70 ADMIT hard compsti-
tion. but to ourself only.
The Dolores star., 1906-02-16
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.


! When man is in love ne thinks he
lis entitled to liars license.
Many men are more anxious to save
their money than their honor.
Economy is the road to wealth
and it's hard read to travel.
At the age Of 60 a man may not look
to be more than 40-but what's the
,usei
It might be well for parents to re-
member that spoiled children come
home to roost.
Among other lost arts IL that of
keeping ones mouth closed when
there's nothing more to say.
The wise old hen chuckles to her
self when she sees man trying to
make fortune with an incubator.
{.
II woman says This is SO sud
den" when man proposes, he knows
she is a pernicious fabricator. but nat
urally he is too polite to say so.-
Chicago News.
The Dolores star., 1906-02-16
REFLECTIONS or 4 BACHELOR.

A good many people think 1t IL more
dishonorable not to be paid than to
pay.
It's funny how man never has to
10 on on SO many business trips
when there are no horse races.
II would be lots more useful II. In
stead of trying to reform politics. men
would begin on their own habits.
When you give woman your seat
in q street car she is always suspi.
cious you are trying to fiirt with her.
How many people who go to hear
great speakers at annual banquets
would do 1t II they we're cold water at.
fairs?-New York Press.
The Dolores star., 1906-02-16
Washinston.

Rome had its Caesar. great and brave
but stain was on his wreath;
He lived the heartless conqueror and died
the tyrants death
France had Its eagle. but his wings,
though lofty they might soar.
We're spread in false ambitions flight.
and dipped In murders gore.
These hero-gods. whose mighty sway
would fafn have chained the waves.
Who flashed their blades with tiger zeal.
to make world of slaves
Who. though their kindred barred the
path stu fiercely waded on
side OF Washington?
He fought. but not with love OF strife
he struck but to defend.
Ana. ere he turned a peoples foe. he
sought to be a friend
He strove to keep his country's right. by
reasons gentle word.
And sighed when fell injustice threw the
chaiienge-sword to sword.
He stood. the nrm. the calm. the wise,
the patriot and sage;
He showed no deep. avenging hate-no
u & burst o. despot rage.
dauntlcssly led on.
TIL shouts Of victory gave forth the
name OF Washington
He saved his land, but did not lay his
soldier trappings down
To change them. for the regal vest, and
don a kingly crown.
Fame was too earnest in her toy-toG
proud OF such a SON
To let robe and title mask a noble
Washington. Eliza Cook.
The Dolores star., 1906-02-16
PASTE JEWELS.

IT'S not gnide-book. but a check
book that one needs when travelling.
Lots Of people could be induced to
dispose Of their experience at half the
price It cost them.
The Dolores star., 1906-02-16

Some OF the presents sent Miss
Observation-Disclosures stories are
waiting around the White House as
to the value Of the gifts which are
coming. 1t is said that only COM
paratiyely unimportant gifts have al
ready been received to make foot
The Dolores star., 1906-02-16

bury; still another that of the duke
of Clarence, son Of Edward Ill The
motto is "virtus Sola Nobilitas"-
Virtue is the only nobility" ELEANOR
Lexington In Los Angeles Times.
The Dolores star., 1906-02-16

! When man is in love he thinks he
lis entitled to liars license.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-11-21
IN LURCH
Steamship Companies Pass
 ing Alaska Up

The steamship companies operating on the Southeastern Alaskan route, are fixing up q schdule that will not add to their popularity. Word was received last night that the Cottage City will not sail for Sksgway until tonight. She will be followed by the Princess Beatrice the next day and the Dolphin the next. The Humboldt IS advertised to be here in the bunch with the other boats.
 After the sailing of this bunch Of boats there will be none due until the arrival of the Dolphin nearly two weeks later, and all the other boats are expected to come in about the same time.
 When the Cottage City shall arrive next Sunday she will have nine days mail for Skagway. The Dolphin will come with oue days mail On her next trip. On her following trip she will probably have about 10 or F days mails.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-11-21
HAYNES NEWS
Items of Interest From
 Mission Town
Special CorreSpondencell

,-Haines, Nov. 2O-Wood x Deuuer-
 the Eaines Lumber Company, have sold their sawmtll and lumber business to Combs Bros. of Seattle, who intend greatly increasing the capacity of the miII installing large plant Of modern machinery.
 J. F. Morrison, proprietor of Hotel Northern, and family left on the Dol phin for Tacoma, where they will spend the winter
 "Doc" T. S. Sewell, for number Of years druggist aJ this place, has sold his business to P. E. Kern of Sksgway. The Doe" is going below to take a course in medicine.
 Col. C. II. Noble, retiring command ng officer of the 10th Infantry, whoi left on the Dolphin for his old home in Indianapolis, k undecided as yet where he will make his permanent future home, but will probably move to South eru California.
 Miss Edna Stout, daughter of Judge w. $. Stout, post master and formerly commissioner atthts place, was married to Ss, ,geant Dow of the 10th Infantry last Saturday evening, Chaplain Ferry officiating. /
The daily Alaskan., 1906-11-21
S15O Diamond Ring to be Given Away Christmas

A, gem-very fine blue, cut from rough stone called Blue White Vessel ton, extraordinarily brilliant, weighing carat. This diamond is one of the most sought after sizes and in its beauty resembles 8 drop Of sparkling water, With each Sl purchase between now andChristmas will begiven a ticket for this beautiful diamond ring, Make Christmas selections now, we will put them aside in our vaults for you. All our lines are full and complete aud 1t is to your advantage to select from com plete assortments. The assortment IS one calculated to meet the taste, means and preferences of every individual likely to enter our store. II standard, merit and exclusive variety go for any thing they will score "a record for the present season that will see all our old customers better satisfied than ever be- fore, and new ones put on the list as friends of an establishment that be- lieves in dealing honorably and lib- erally with it's patrons. We can assure you that you will always find in our store exceptional value and just prices, courtesy and a desire and effort to give entire satisfaction.
 For second prize we will give a Ladies or Gents AK Gold Boss 9 year watch I5 jeweled Etgin or Waltham movement.
 P. F. KERN,
 Gold and Silversmith.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-11-21
CUSTOMS HOUSE
 OFFICIALS RETURNING

Matthew Bridge, George c. Miller and VI. s. Whittier, of the United States customs force at Skagway, will arrive on the Cottage Cily due to arrive in this city next Sunday. Mrs. Miller will accompany Der husband.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-11-21
Entertainment POstpOnement

Owing to another affair to take place oa Friday evening of thIs week, the EpwOrth league ot the Methodist cbDrch announces the post pOueueut Q; the photograph entertain meuc which was scheduled for that same uigh'. The date to which the entertainment is to be postponed will be auuouuc dlateU.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-11-21

Gage street Hats at Harrisons,
The daily Alaskan., 1906-11-21
POrtlAnd House ReOPonH

The Portland House has been re- modled, papered and painted through, out. Bathrooms enlarged and beautlhed electric lights put into the rooms and the house is now in better con dition than ever, and We shall be pleased to meet old or new customers. Baths 25c. A. P. Mead, prop.
 ll-l3-lw
The daily Alaskan., 1906-11-21

Volunteer U. $. Westher observe r
The daily Alaskan., 1906-11-21
SKACwAX WEATHER

The result of the observation taken st Moore wharf at midnight, Nov. 70, 1906, is as follows: Temperature time observat'n. .2S above Max. temp. preceding 2+ hours.3' " Min ..lo Mean " "2S
 Barometer 29. 90
 Calm, clear.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-11-21
Principal Barber Shop Loads

The Principal Barbershop and Baths is the leading tousorial establishment iu Alaska. Everything in all the de- partmeuts is strictly modern. The baths are first cIass in all respects.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-11-21

New FurS, new c. D. CorSets, new Dress Goods, and new Tailored Waists and Skirts at HarriSonS'
The daily Alaskan., 1906-11-21

The White Pass Hotel, Whitehorse has unlimited accommodations. Every thing strictly frSt-claSs.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-11-21
At the MRscOt

Mt. Vernon rye aud Old Belmon whiskeys, double stamped gooos' at wholesale prices at the Mas
The daily Alaskan., 1906-11-21

New Furs and Golf Gloves at liar riSons.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-11-21
wEATHER BUREAU REPORT
sk.- wly, N0vember .I, L0OG.

Ska-way, November T, 1906. The weather conditions at SkaEway for the 2f hours preceding noon today were as follows:
 Max, Temp. above zero Min. ..-.........2o Mean ............hp Temp. at nUOu...........5g Precipitation, .......... .uO
 H. D. Clark.
 Volunteer [. :. Westher Observer r Gage street Hats at Harrison's,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-09-13

Trenton, Mo. Sept. S-Two
Gait young women are dead and
two other may not recover from
the results of drinking freely of
stagnant creek water during a
picnic near that town two weeks
ago. MISS Bessie Greene died
this morning and MISS Alta
Bingham since. Miss Grace
Stephenson and Collie Cowhick
are seriously i'll, but the others
are recovering.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-09-13

J. W. Stevens passed through
Perry Monday on his way to
Warsaw, ILL.,, to attend a sol.
diers reunion. He has sold
1899 20 worth of timothy seed
this season. Thrashed 40 bush
els oats to the acre. Has ap-
pies that measure Is inches in
circumference, and says that
some of his trees are loaded
with apples II to IS inches
around. and some of the limbs
no longer than 18 inches have
from 6 to 8 just such apples on
them.-Perry Enterprise.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-09-13
Detecting Sham JeWeIry.

The sea air and water affect
even the most artfully initiative
of sham jewelry in remarks-
bly, quick way. and pretentious
people who want to make a
show with spurious articles
often only show up the naked.
ness of the land.
The writer last autumn was
very much amused in a large
open yacht to witness the eff
feet OF sea water upon halt a
dozen very heavy and resplend.
ent rings worn by a rather
snowy woman, who kept dip
ping the riuged hand into the
sea, and then very ostentatious
ly holding up the same hand to
show the precious jewels"
The rings literally turned
green and, as rude young man
remarked beneath his breath, It
was only too evident that the
gorgeous hoops were made of
1.-THE same sort of gold as they
make brass candlesticks of. -
Woman's Life.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-09-13
MRS. THOMPSON
EntertainS In Honor Of Mrs John Zeleny
of st. Paul

Tbursday afternoon society
with ills glad clothes on, was
all in flutter, because Mrs. e. A.
Thompson entertained in honor
of Mrs. John Zsleny, of st Paul,
MINI, at her delightful cottage
home corner of Slk-Stocking-
Row and Charles Streets.
Every invitation was honored
for the recipients knew it would
Bbe good to be there.
Mrs. Z.leny assisted the host
ess in the reception of the
guests and the five tables, well
when those ladies gather
around them each card is play
ed for its full worth, for at six
hand euchre they are artist.
The out OF town guests we're:
Mrs Cooper Bodine, of Mem.
phis, Tenn Mrs, William Lyell
Of Shelbina and Miss Mamie
Williams, of Macon City.
The music by Mesdames John
Zeleny and r rot. Spalding was
a treat 10 those loving music.
Refreshments, yes. and one
of the guests described them 20
US as just lovely.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-09-13
A Wayfarer.

Once on a time he trod a stony
way,
sometimes think were life to
live again,
We might do more to ease the
smart and pain
And WEAKNESS from which he
rests to-day.
We never guessed, Through
MONDAY glare and heat,
He plodded onward with so
brave a smile,
Upward and onward, mile on
rugged mile
Till nightfall. Then we wept
TO see his feet
The way is ended-fragrant
ointment pour
Upon his wounds, spare not
thy plying tears
That were withheld through
all the lonely year,
They ease our sorrow-he can
teel no more.
Maud Regau, in Donahues.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-09-13
The Real Thing.

Whatever the unsentimental
and coarse-grained person may
think of poets and poetry, there
is no doubt that the skilled YER
sifer can put words together in
fine shape. The true poet finds
his idea, and, instead OF embed,
ding it in huge hunks of verbal
excelsior, expresses it In few
words. For instance, here is a
gem from Mr.. Watterson's
Courier-J ournal:
Your goods and prices may be
right,
The best beneath the skies,
Yet you are apt to find sales
light
Unless you advertise.
Which, of course, is all that
need be said.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-09-13
ReVisiOns,

By the debutante-It's a poor
refusal that won't work both
ways.
By Mr.. Renpeck-To have
and tO-scold!
BY the SKrrt-United we
stand, divided we get all sorts
of nasty things said about us.
By the Husband-M o n y
makes the mare go-shopping.
By the Quick Lunch" Patron
Distance lends enchantment
to the-stewl
By the BankTupt-A little
credit is dangerous thing.
BY the Author-Deferred roy
alties make the heart sick.
BY the City Rditor-No news
is bad news.
BY the American Jury-wom.
an can do no wrong.-Waltel
Pulitzer In September Lippin
colts
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-09-13

Mrs. W T. Rutledge went to
Atlanta. Thursday to visit her
sister.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-09-13

The Burlington's fiscal state
ment is a little peculiar. AL
though she is meeting 20 per
cent she is not declaring any
dividends. 1t is all going for
improvements. Twenty per
cent, one fifth net, is going
some and yet if anyone says
anything about railroad rates
the official hands go up in holy
horror.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-09-13

lived a couple of blocks away.
He gave the boy a quarter to
make him hurry. In due time
the messenger came back and,
returning the money, said:
miss B--says she will be
glad to see you tonight, but she
didn't want the quarter. New
York Sun.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-09-13

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or lady with
good reference, to travel by rail or
with rig, for firm of $3.50, 900 capt.
tai. Salary Sl,O72 per year and ex-
penses; salary paid weekly and ex-
penses advanced. Address with
stamp, Jos. A. Alexander, Monroe
City, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-09-13

]. M. johnson and wife, of St.
Louis, after thoroughly satisfy.
ing themselves that their heir
was the finest on earth, have
returned to their home.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-09-13
Fishy, Isn't II.

At least one boy in the city
of New York has NOT le rned
the meaning and practice of
graft. Last week man over
in Brooklyn sent small boy in
his neighborhood to deliver "a
note to a young woman VII b
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-09-13

After a summer pleasantly
spent with the homefolks, Prof.
and Mrs. John Zeleny returned
to their home, Minneapolis,
Mimi, Sunday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-09-13

After a visit of ten months
with an aunt in San Francisco,
Cal, MISS Bessie EIzea returned
home Saturday afternoon.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-09-13

r. A. Spencer, of Hannibal.
was with Monroe friends Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-09-13

Cleveland Whitecotton has
gone to school at Valparaiso,
Ind.