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Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

The great advance which has been made toward a realization of Cecil
 Rhodes daring conception of the Cape to Cairo railroad Is impressively dis pelled by the recent announcement that the rail head had reached Broken hill, in British Central Africa. The length of Africa from north to south along the line of the road Is about 4,OO0 miles. The portion of the road now In actual operation is 2,o16 miles long, but the distance remaining to be cov- cred Is even less than these figures seem to indicate, for railroad construc- ton is going on southwardly from Egypt, and when the line from South Africa penetrates the Soudan 1t will make connections forming a continuous rail route across the continent It Is not many years since Africa was known as the dark continent The re-
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25
Meeting of Extremes.

In a hunters camp different men began to unfold their yarns. Among others a Kentuckian said he once ehot buck in such a way that the bullet, after hitting the right ear, passed through the heel of the right hind foot. Jeerlng and laughter greeted the story.
 Brown" called the Kentuckian to his companion, tell these fellows If what say Is not as true as gospelv'
 Why, yes" replied the other, "I saw 1t myself. You see, gentlemen. when he pulled the trigger of his rife, the buck was just scratching his head with his hoof."
 Then he whispered to his friend:
 "Thatwas a narrow escape. Another time don't lie so far apart."-New York Times.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

up to the house.
 Good evening, darling"
 Good evening. dear. You are early to-day. Now I will hurry up dinner, and We will have coffee out here"
 While they were slipping their coffee she noticed that Gustav did not seem quite himself.
 Are you tired, dear?" she asked.
 No, love, but I have a pain in my finger, and I do not know what causes It."
 Let me look at it. Why, of course, you have got a splinter under that nail; but I shall soon get it out"
 "Oh, no, dearest. Do not trouble yourself about It. It Is nothing but a little thorn that will soon work itself out"
 ''The Idea! Give me your finger right now. Such little thorn might cause blood poisoning If you neglect It"
 "Oh, nonsense, Else! Do you reallly believe that such little thing could cause any harm? Look at me, Else, and tell me do you really believe that such trife might be dangerousp
 She looked at him in surprise. Then she suddenly blushed. Could he mean something else? !? What did he know?
 "Oh, Gustavr she sobbed, and buried her face in her hands. You know"
 Instead of answering he took her into his arms.
 Else! Now be my own sensible lit tie wife and tell me frankly what you mean. Confess everything and I also will confess" "Yes, both the letters-yours and
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25
A LITTLE THORN.
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"a OFTLY whistling a merry tune, S he opened the front door and L0 looked around. Where could Else be? Otherwise she was always standing in the open door awaiting his homecoming. He looked at his watch and smiled. It was half an hour ear Her than usual.
 In the sitting room was her en- broidery and next to it an open let ter in the handwriting of her mother. Mechanically he picked 1t up and read:
 .I can hardly believe. dear Else, that you have been really married whole month. That I often think of you, you know. but I have never confessed to you that I sometimes am little wor- ried, because I, after all, know so very little about Gustav's character and that only from what you have told me, and that occasionally l am a little afraid that you may not be perfectly happy. Do not misunderstood me. l do not doubt either your or Gustav's ability to make each other happy. But are you really and truly happy, my dear child? Don't you ever feel as If there were little thorn which you would like to remove before 1t pene- trates too deeply? Our happiness Is very sensitive to such little thorns and if they are allowed to remain"
 Gustav dropped the letter on the table In amazement at what he had read. Thorns in their happiness Were they not as happy as it was possible for two human beings to be? Oh, these mothers always are so prone to see ghosts in broad daylight.
 He picked up the letter to finish reading it, but light steps were heard on the garden path and he saw his wife hurrying toward the house.
 "She need not know that l have been reading her mothers letter." he thought, Undoubtedly she will read it to me. and then we can talk 1t oyer." he thought as he put It down on the table again.
 But all day he waited in vain for her to mention 1t. She never said a word about 1t until the next morning, when she said: "Oh, I forgot to tell you; I had a letter from home. Moth CT sends her love to you. They are all well at home. She asks me to send her some samples of worsteds." Was that all:"
 "Yes; there was nothing else" There it was, he thought. Where was now the thorn? For that there was one he no longer doubted, or she ! would have mentioned her mothers | foolish worries.
 Now he knew. Every day he exam ined the letters she gave him to mall, until he found one addressed to her mother. How heavy 1t was! And she had written so much without telling | him a word.
 When he came to his office he care fully opened the letter and read: You have no Idea, dear mother
 how often I have thought over your letter before I knew just what to an swer. I will confess everything frank ! ly so that you may perhaps help me 1 to do everything to make Gustav i happy.
 You ask me If I am happy. In. deed I am, mother and I still believe ] understand what you mean when you write of the little thorns. often feel that piercing pain, but I am not quite certain whether 1t Is only my vanity
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

It Is said that some of the club women of New York complain of the way In which the parks of that city are Uttered up by parties of children. No doubt such complaints have been made, for there are finicky women ev- anywhere, but we doubt If the whole burden of the attempt to block the childish fun should be laid at the door of the clubwomen, who are often the objects of unjust criticism. We should rather suspect that the Idea originated with those denatured women, whether members of clubs or not, who sport dogs instead of children.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

The plan of naming battleshlps after States and of having them built in different parts of the country may help to destroy sectionalism, If any still fingers. For example, the new battle ship Georgia. the fastest In the navy, was built in the old Pine Tree State and Maine, because of the pride of craftsmanship, will watch the perform, ance of the new ship with as much in- terest as the State whose name 1t bears
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25
TRY IT!

In the green fields an the town Trouble makes us bow; Hard to sing that trouble down, But-try it, anyhow Any way the weather goes
 Don't you feel forlorn; Try 10 sing about a rose
 And forget the thorn Sorrows bound to come to all Be it late or soon; But the very raindrops fall
 With a dancin' tune, Atlanta Constitution.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

all of a sudden to break out foaming at the mouth and bite you"
 He wouldn't either" asserted the little boy.
 Do you suppose your mother would tell you to keep away from the parlor if she wasn't afraid of that very thing? She knows. She doesn't want her dear little boy all chewed up."
 Why doesn't he bite sister?"
 Well, she's big, of course, and she could bite back. Anyway, don't you trust him. Don't trust to appearances. He may look harmless; think be does, myself, but 1 wouldn't butt in on him nevertheless. I've known lots of people just like MT. Plimby. I've m.- them and talked to them and theF'd net as if they were tickled to deat'l to have me around, and they've given me nick els and taffy and let me climb all over 'em, but there nearly always came time when I'd get bit. It's wicked world, Johnny, my boy. k takes us n long while to learn to keep out of the parlor."
 "I don't care I know he wouldn't bite me"
 Yes, you're relying on your pretty little winning ways. You know what sweet infant you are. You know that your mother Is fond of you and that I love you and would share my last key ring with you; but Mir. Plimby isn't one of the famlly-not yet?" "Will he be-"
 Not If you don't keep out of the parlor. know that because when 1 was Mir Plimbys age I once visited at house where there was boy just about your age, and I might have been one of the family and you might have been, too, If 1t hadn't been for that boy. You're going to ask me if I bit him, suppose. I did. I wouldn't have, 1 though. If he hadn't come into the par. Tor where I was talking with another member of the family. Now, you heedn't ask any more questions, because I. n not going to answer them. All you have to do is to keep out of Mir, Plim- by's way and you won't get hurt. Al ways do what your father and mother tell you, and what I tell your particu- larly. and you'll be all right"
 "I'm going to fell In your pocket said the little boy.
 Take care, now, or you'll burst the sack cautioned the old gentleman. Don't muss yourself all up with 1t. Just take out one and put it In your mouth and let 1t dissolve gently and easily. That's the way to take your pleasures. They last longer and they don't have the disastrous effects they do if you wolf them down. Johnny. If you'd only take to heart the moral les sons I am always supplying you'd grow up to be great man. But I see you're not going to. Aren't you going to save any of that candy for your little play. ulatef''
 "Uh-uh." replied the little boy, shak- ing his head. "lIe doesn't like choco- lates--at least, I don't think be does. I don't member seeing him eat any. When can I go into the parlor, grand. pa?'
 Let's give 'em about three weeks" suggested the old gentleman. If noth- ing happens In three weeks time I'll turn you loose on him" m."-Chicago Daily News.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25
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 Hist, Johnny !" called the old gentle man to the little boy, as the latter edged toward the parlor door. Come here, son."
 The little boy stopped and looked back doubtfully.
 "I want you" said the old gentleman. What do you suppose I've got in my pocket?'
 The little boy approached slowly What have you got?" he asked.
 Come here and I'll show you. Closer yet. Now, I've got you, you scamp . Where were you golng?"
 "Wha. you got In your pocket?" ask ed the little boy.
 I'll tell you after a while, but you answer my question first. Where were you going? Well, If you won't tell I'll have to tell you. You were going into the parlor and think I heard your dear mother tell you that you were to stay out Didn't IF"
 "Aw, she won't care"
 'I don't think you quite believe that yourself, so how do you expect me to believe it? Suppose we go and ask her ? No? Very well, then. Now, what were you going into the parlor for? To see MT. Plimby? I thought so. You like Mr. Plimby, don't you?'
 "Uh-huh."
 And yeu think MT. Plimby likes you. Yes, know you do. You've got an idea that he's wondering now why you don't come in and get up In the chair behind him and rumble his hair and straddle his neck and crush that nice high shiny collar that he's wear ing. You think he wants to ride you on his knees and make you turn apple pies between his legs You are firmly convinced In your own mind that he wants you to ask him a few hundred questions OH various subjects, mostly personal. Well, he doesn't, Johnny. don't like to hurt your feelings, but feel quite sure that the more you stay out the better he'll be pleased. Your big sister Is pretty good single handed entertainer when 1t comes to Mfr. Pim. by. She can take care of him and keep him interested without any of your help. Believe me, sonny. What I say Is the pure, unadulterated truth. You never knew me to tell fbs. did you?"
 "You said you had somethin' in your i pocket"
 "Very true. I did say something of that sort. Well, have. I've got the incest bright, shiny key ring you ever saw. I'll let you jingle the keys on Il some of these fine sunny days if yor are | good boy right along and do ex actly what you are told and don't get Into mischief Johnny, Mir. Plimby is | a fraud"
 He isn't either. He gave me 6 nickel the last time he was here. He often gives me nickels." "I know It. And he rides you on his knee and lets you chamber up on his back and he talks nicely to you ant never spanks you. Because he does these things you think he likes you But tell you he's fraud. You'll fine hlm out one of these days. He smiles at you with murder In his heart, and Ii you went In there now he'd be likely
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

zion in which railroad construction is going on Is that in which Livingstone labored and in which he died In 1873. At that time the idea that the next generation would see the locomotive in the heart of Africa would have been regarded as the dream of a mailman.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

Castro, president of Venezuela, Is known as the little Napoleon of South America" We would feel nervous If we were In his place. Somehow the little Napoleons never seem to end in blazes of glory
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

The courts have decided that H. H. Rogers must give up S2.500,0O0 which he pocketed while he was acting as trustee of gas company. If he would build fence around himself and charge for the privilege of seeing him give it up he could confidently count on a large attendance.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

A judge has decided tat woman need not tell her age on the witness stand. This will be sadly disappoint- ing to the women who are not subpoe- napl
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

Sics 1 "writs of prohibition" '" aren't they the kind the W. C. T. L.. has been trying to serve on the country for, 10. these many years?
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

Rojestvensky has resigned from the Russian navy. At least, he has resign ed from the spot where the navy would be if Russia had one.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25
Enjoyment of Nature.

Mrs. Newrich walking in the coun. try. Here, Hubby, here's four-leaf clover for you."
 "Oh, my dear. Leave that there for the poor people "-Fllegende Blat. ter.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

A Texas man says he has visited New York twice and been robbed there just that many times. He might have saved himself time and trouble by for wardlng the money in registered package
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

Russia" says paper. has no na- tiona! game" It seems that bomb throwing does not come under the head of Snort.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

IL would be more or less interesting to know what a mosquito lives on when he isn't sucking the blood of some human being.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

Russian bonds are lower now than they have been at any time since 1s7I It is a wonder that there is any sale for them at any price.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

England Is discussing the closing of doors against the anarchist. The doors of the gaol, perhaps, with the anar- chlst inside.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

If King Leopold had not been called to throne he might have won the dis tlnction of being known as the John D. Rockefeller of Europe Fate has way of playing scurvy tricks on some of us.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

The price of starch is said to have been doubled recently. Here Is case where the consumer gets it in the neck.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

After a woman knows the men real well, she regards any attempt to hold her hand as a desire to steal her rings.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

It would be a godsend to the people of Central America If our canal strip included the entire lsthmus.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

An Italian steamer uses licorice root for fuel. She ought to be renamed the Young America"
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

Men who don't wish to be found out are careful not to be found in.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

That fellow" said a Missourian in sIeaking about a nelghbor whom he does not like, would get up at night and burn his own clothes to make a light to steal corn from a blind sow."
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

Misery loves the kind of company that will listen to a hardluck story.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

A man can do a lot of work after be appears to be all In
Alaska sentinel., 1906-10-25

"a OFTLY whistling a merry tune,
 S he opened the front door and L looked around. Where could
The Alaska prospector., 1906-12-27
F. H. Craig and Grant Chase

F. Fl. Craig and Grant Chase were an ong the arrivals yesterday from srattle, They have been vis- iting the States on bnSiness con nected with their mines.
 C. G. Hubbard, of the Hubbard Elliott Copper Mines Co.,, returned from the States on the Portland
 Mr, and Mrs. NJ, IT. Faust, old time residents of this place, re- turned yesterday from a honey moon trip to the States. They will reside in their cottage at the cor ner of Keystone and second,
 Mrs. E. F. Gray, wife of the manager of the Northern Develop ment Go, arrived on the Portland
 James A. Murphy. President oi the Latouche Island Copper Min ing Go. was a passenger on tie Portland for Latouch.
 F. w. Carpenter and T. W. Pinkerton are registered at the Imperial from Fairbanks.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-12-27
Of Local Interest
From Saturdays Bulletia,

This is the shortest day of the gear.
 The Tanana Miners association decided not to send delegate to Washing on this winter.
 The failure of the boats to main tain their regular schedule this month has worked hardship on many of the merchants who had Christmas stocks coming. Many gooos for the holiday trade will reach here few days too late to be of use for Christmas presents,
 The V. B. X NJ. Co. store in the Mckinley Hall building will be ready for business Monday morr- ing.
 The Portland passed Juneau yes terday morning at $50. She should reach here Christmas day.
 The Albemarl, the new rooming house constructed this fall by Hand & Wright, is now completed and entirely furnished. It has the pleasantest rooms of any place in town, and under the able man. agement of Mrs. Wright good ser vice is assured to the patrons of the place.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-12-27
Outfit For Sale.

A 1400 ound horse, 2O00 pounds double compressed hay. burlapped, 300 lbs. not covered. 20OO lbs double sackcl oats, set new har- ness, two new double ender Slcds. new pack saddle and lash rope. Apply at the Senate saloon.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-12-27
From Mondays Bulletin

The Agnes came up from Land lock bay this morning, bringing Dr. c. A. Winans. who has been al that camp for some time.
 All the stores in town will be closed tomorrow. The barber shops will remain open until 10 o'clock tonight and will be open during tie forenoon Christmas.
 The electric light plant has ex hauste1 it's supply of coal and i> now burning wood. A crew o! men is at work across Lowe river cutting timber. and the company will do everything possible to keep the plant running in spite of the difficulty of obtaining fuel.
 The local dealers are agaln out oi coal and there is no telling when another supply will bo received.
 It is reported that Dan Kain will arrive from the States on the Saratoga.
 The V. B. X N. Go. has resumed business in the new store. One side of the store room has been fit ted with shelves and counters and a force of carpenters is now at work finishing up the other fixtures. 1t will be day or two before they have everything conveniently ar ranged for business.
 Peter Steel and Ben Chase ar rived from the Tanana Saturday and are registered at the PhGnix.
 Levy & Go. have received a full line of the justly famous Strong X Garfield Trail Shoes. Buy none other if you want your moneys worth.
 Prescriptions are filled by us with the utmost care. Every part of the work of preparing the medicine and checking off, as we'll as writing the label. is done by . graduate experienced phar- nacists. Owl Drug Co.
 Just A few choice furnished rooms left in the Copper block, steam heated, hotel service, your chance. Aasu one suite for offices.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-12-27
Prom Wednesdays Bulletin

Following is the list of arrivals on the Portland; Miss Ida Corri- gan, Miss J. J. Dieringer. Mrs. F. F. Gray, Miss l.. Kennedy. H Smith, Dave Martin. Pauline Green, NJ. H. Faust and wife, k. J Lind, +. c. Wiseman, Wallace Williams, Miss Grace NJ. kcllar c. G. Hubbard, E. H. Craig, ] Ferron. Geo. w. Robbins. F. II Gage, Mrs. 5. w. Wal: W. A Schumacher, F.. Martin. E. G Goodman, J. McClynn. Gran, Chase. II. Leila, x. koppcrund, ] l.. Brown. w. H. Maupin, + Lackie, c. Mcintosh. H. Parke. J c. Dale, G. Nagasaki, Mir. C. Berg. strom for Valdcs; Dr. J. C. Whin, ney and B. A. Garvin for List nm
 Allegrctti famous chocolate creams fresh on every steamer Owl Drug Co.,
 U. P. Bell, Harvard Benson anc w. II. Richardson are at tn, Phoenix. They arrived from Cleary creek Monday.
 The Portland arrived in port Christmas forenoon from he Soutb She had a number of passenger: for this place, considerable freight and 200 sacks of mali. She stop ped Tn at Yakutat and Kayak but made no other stops this side O Sitka, on account of the heavy weather. She was delayed severn hours by snow storms and los from Hinchinbrook.
 Sausages.
 We have in stock German Han Ssusages, Balony, Blood Sausage Liver Sausage and Franktords, A Valdez Market. Phone % Miss J ]. Dieringcr, a daughtD of Joe Dieringer, arrived on th' Portland for visit tu her pare..N here
 Hair brushes, bath brushes clothes brushes, nail brushes, tootf brushes. finest goods, lowest price at Owl Drug Go.
 The office of the V l.. & T. Co is now located temporarily in tn quarters formerly occupied by tn A. C. Co.
 It is reported that the Shellkot had to return to Ellamar to repal her smokestack, which went adrlit and dld not leave there until sun day morning on the trip to Sea'tl' COAL COAL w. Ii. Bush agent, or Copper Rive Draying Co.
 George w. Robbins returne' yesterday from flying trip to tn States on business.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-12-27
St. Paul. Dec. 24-A SoO switch

St. Paul. Dec. 24-A SoO switch engine crashed into the rear end of passenger train at Erline, South Dakota. yesterday afternoon and wrecked one of the pagsenger coaches, killing nine passengers and seriously injuring 30 more. Those who were killed were pas sengers going to Minneapolis to spend the holidays.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-12-27

Washing gton. Dec 24-Thc presiv dent has irsued proclamation call. ipg for contributions for the starv- ing Chinese. He will ask Con. gresS to use the government trans ports to forward the supplies to China.
 Washington. Dec. 24-President Roosevelt informed callers this morning that he believed the shoot ing of Capt Mackln was due to Senator Foraker's speech in the senate attacking Roosevelt for dis missal of the 25th colorcd troops Roosevelt added that If the gentle men on Capital hill wanted an in vestigation he would give them ali they wanted and more
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-11-02
Absurd Attack on Gov. Warner.

We give herewith a statement
in regard to the absurd and un-
warranted attacks upon Govern
or Warner in connection with
the" Jersey Homestead" lands:
1.-THE Jersey homestead" now
owned by the Ogenaw live stock
company, Of which Gov Warner
is a member. the purchase of
which has been made the object
of attack by the democrat state
central committee, was decided
TO the commissioner of land Of
fee by reason of delinquent
taxes, this particular description
being delinqbent for 10 years, in
fact, the records fail to show
that Geo. jersey ever paid any
taxes. This description was one of
several thousands decided by the
auditor general and was offered
at public auction after being
widely advertised in local and
state papers. 1t was treated in
precisely the same manner as
are all other state lands disposed
Of by the state. At these sales
no one is debarred from bidding
and no blame can in any way be
attached to Governor Warner or
any one who may purchase these
lands. On the contrary, such
action should be commended as
these lands are being utilized
and the state, county. town ship
and school districts are all d.
rectly benefited by the payment
of taxes and the community is
the better off because of the
greater value given the property
by the improvements made.