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The daily Alaskan., 1907-08-17
ENGINEER IS
 KILLED BY ENGINE

experiences of horrors while waiting for his train to go out at the Union station.
 Prom haunted nervs-wre.6ed man, he said, ," l seem to have become a part O. the engine drive. prod- ably have been the most unfortunate railroad man m the country. | cannot rem-mb,r the exact number of persons .hlt have been killed by the engine, ] have driven, but I should place the number between 35 aud lO have driven engines into groups of men and Killed i've at time. l have seen a woman hurled as high as over the telegraph wires at the side of the track from the front of my engine, anj have seen men rolled along the ties by lhe tender loo feet
 "I have had so many narrowing eE- porieuces that ! have become s3 inured t7 Che sight of face distorted lu death staring at me from the wheels of my engine, that I believe ' am aa- affected"
The daily Alaskan., 1907-08-17

Tbe Pack Train Restaurant will serve zine with diDner orders, free ln place offaa or coffee. Come on Ooy5,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
X Smart Gowns for Fall Wear. *

The Illustrations show two excellent
frocks OF the more or less elaborate sort
which would be excellent models for early
fall or winter wear. The striped gown
sketched shows one Of the newest ideas
in using striped or checked fabrics and
the way in which the material is Joined
on the bias down the center of the front.
The model was In shadow striped voile
In two shades of brown. The draping
away of the blouse front TO the sides is
rather a new idea and a very effective
touch of color Is given by the use OF
brown filet lace, embroidered In Oriental
colors. which is used over the sleeves and
rs little plastron In front. Fringed or
naments In brown silk finished the ends
OF these embroidered lace strips on the
bodice, and bias folds of brown and white
striped silk-the stripes being quite broad
and decided-are used as a finish on the
skirt and bodice edges. The lower part
OF the skirt is also trimmed with two
wide bands Of the voile.
These voiles, by the way, will be ex-
ceedingly popular during the fall and
winter and some decided novelties are
shown, In which the fabric Is striped OF
with hair lines or broad lines OF velvet
or dotted or otherwise figured. The
plain voiles, however, retain their popu-
larity, and those with the shadow stripes,
checks and plaids, continue to be fash
ionable.
Among the silks marquisette is very
smart for elaborate gowns. and taffetas,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23

During the last few weeks. economists
and reformers have been appealing TO
small shareholders, which In effect Is
the general public. TO take more interest
In the proceedings of their corporations.
In the midst OF bitter tirndes against
financial strong-arm men, there Is sus'
picious resemblance TO the invectiye lev
eled at political bosses--though We totally
forget TO go TO the polls election day and
sQuelch them. In either case financial
and political autocrats have made very
hard the suffrage for well meaning but
not very energetic citizens.
In this country the small shareholder
is not encouraged TO participate In the
elections even OF the most honest and
conservative of corporations and II he
does 40, is accorded the same sort OF at
tention as given a precocious child play.
ing house" However, In majority or
cases, the fault IL with Mr.. Common Peo-
ple who should have long since learned
that the only way he can secure anything
is to ight for II. They do things far
different in England. Shareholders. how
ever small, attend the meetings OF the
companies In person and ask pointed
questions concerning the management OF
their property. They keep themselves
well Informed OF the conduct OF their
officers and directors. criticize them
freely. and thus protect the public from
the evils that arise from mismanngement.
In this land, the small shareholder Is
the merest atom.
Let us trace the shareholder and his
powers from primary facts. corpora
-lAR Is an association OF individuals that
the law gives the right to live forever,
eject oS,cers anc conduct certain lines OK
business.
This corporation, In exchange for
money, issues stock to represent owner
ship. Bear In mind that a stockholder
does not own any share OF the business
except Indirectly. He owns share In
the corporation, which In turn. owns the
mine, railroad. mill. etc.
The stockholder elects trustees or al.
rectors to manage the business for him.
Election is by ballot and each share en-
titles the owner to one vote. In order
= exercise this suffrage. he must travel
personally to the city where the election
is held, or send some representative there
the power OF attorney, or nominate
proxy. So often have his puny efforts
come TO naught that he usually does moth
ing and lets the election be cut and dried.
Accordingly. Il usually happens that small
stockholders who In the aggregate control
enough votes 20 gain the ascendency that
10 properly theirs, by lack OF cohesion
and cooperation place control In the
hands Of che minority who grow yearly
In autocratic power.
Consequently the conviction Is some
times forced upon the observer that the
public, complaining bitterly against corpo-
ration mismanagement. had reared this
Frankenstein itself by lack OF persistency
in asserting rights that are theirs by law.
Accordingly. through his own fault. the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
x The Treatment of the Hall.

IL the hall has a fireplace and Is OF
suitable shape It will make an admirable
smoking room. Highbacked settles may be
placed on either side Of the fire a rug be.
fore the hearth. One very attractive hall
was wainscoted in square panels, stained
with black oak stain. The rest OF the wall
was covered with two-toned red paper OF
a deep shade. The stair was made with
two landings on the firt was a covered
low box which contained overshoes, and
also served as a seat. A tall grandfathers
clock found place on the second landing.
All the woodwork was stained the same as
the wainscoting
The old-fashioned hall-rack has been
superseded by an oval or square glass,
three feet long with two hooks, one at
each end. small table is placed beneath
this. fitted with drawer for gloves etc.
but the outer garments of the family are
kept either on rack In the back hall, or
In cupboard. IL the hall Is only an en-
trance or passage way II contains only
this glass and table and one chair.
In case the hall Is long and narrow the
appearance can be improved by having the
wall low-wainscoted and covered above
with high frieze showing sky and water
views. An appearance OF breadth is given
by these. Then pole fastened to the wall
or door at the back of the hall will allow
drapery there to cut of the extreme
vista of that end of the hail.
The upstairs halls may be used for sit
ting rooms IL they are spacious, In which
case they are furnished like any other
room Of this kind. IL there Is only a pass
uge here however, IT should DO devoid OF
furniture. long rug or a strip Of carpet
Is proper.
A hall of this style was treated In the
FN1I frn A ~fx kxx otwhA
was left at the top Of the stairs, which
made a square turn. The floor was partly
covered by a rug Il; long, and narrow
loaded window furnished light, and under
this was placed box seat. which served
to contain the garments of some Of the
feminine members OF the household.
BEATRICE CAREY.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
Preserving the Fall
Fruits.

In preserving fruit II is better TO use
three-quarters OF pound Of sugar TO one
pound OF fruit than the equal quantities
OF each, usually prescribed. Add cupful
OF water 10 each pound OF sugar and heat
TO the boiling point. Skim and add the
prepared fruit, with n few kernels from
the stones and cook until the fruit Is
clear and transparent. Lemon juice Is
usually added 10 pear or peach preserve.
Ginger Pears.-To eight pounds OF
finely chopped pears. allow four pounds
OF sugar, the juice OF four lemons and the
rinds cut In thin strips, cupful OF water.
and an eighth pound OF sliced ginger root.
Let it simmer for three quarters Of an
hour, until thick. Pour In Jelly glasses
and SEAL
Grape Preserves.-Use half ripe and
half green grapes for the preserves. Heat
the grapes until soft In n Jar set la n pot
OF boiling water. then press through a
colander. and weigh the pulp. Allow n
scant pound Of sugar 20 each pound OF
pulp and cook until Of the right con-
sistency, stirring frequently. Then store
In jars.
Crab Apple JeIiy-wash the apples
and cut them up small without coring or
peellng. Cover with cold water, allowing
cupful for every six pounds Of fruit.
Cook slowly for eight or nine hours In an
earthen Jar. set In hot water. Let IL
drip from n jelly-bag over night. In the
morning weigh the Juice and set IL on
the stove to heat Measure out an equal
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23

wallachian embroidery Is perhaps the
simplest and most effective sort that can
be done, and even to the veriest beginner
II will be found to present few difficulties.
1t Is suitable for the decoration Of a
great many articles In the needlework
class. although do not advise IL for
blouses. collar and cufr sets or such ar
ticles OF wearing apparel. For center
pieces, table covers, sideboard or tray
cloths. bags. etc, however, 1t is charm
ing and looks well both In shaded color
ings as well as "a all white.
For centerpieces Intended for using on
the dining table the all white ones are
usually preferred, but I have seen some
very beautiful round or square pieces In
tended for table covers, done In shades OF
green. brown and yellows or shaded
blues, which are most artistic and effec-
tive. When using the colored embroidery
rather coarse cream colored linen Is Sc
lected for the background, the work be-
Ing done with mercerized cotton or floss
as preferred. Rather heavy cotton or
floss Is used II single thread IL worked
with, or else four or i've strands OF fine
mercerized cotton.
The detail illustration shown I'm the cut
clearly explains the stitch employed and
the method of working. The button-holed
stitches with which the work is entirely
done should be slightly slanted towards
the top OF the petals, so as TO turn the
corners well, the rings being worked in
straight even stitches. The centers Of the
rings should be punched with a stiletto,
and the needle always put in the hole
thus made. The round table cover or CEN
terpiece design Is one that could easily
be copied. and Is very effective when
worked. The model was In coarse, sage
green linen, embroidered In shades OF
darker green cotton.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
Rothchild Family Max
inns.

These embody the philosophy Of the
FIRST Rothschild, who rose from poverty.
stricken peasant to banker whose loans
dictated the peace or war Of empires.
Dare to 90 forward.
Never tell business lies.
BE prompt In everything.
Pay your debts promptly.
Make no useless acQuaintances.
Maintain your integrity as a sacred
thing.
Take time to consider. but decide posi-
lively.
Carefully examine every detail to your
business.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
A Gambri1 Roof Cottage.
Designed BY
Chas. S. Sedgwick, Architect, Minneapolis

This cottage Is snug and compact. ex-
ceedingly we'll proportioned and is house
that would be adapted for city lot or for
the country village. In the construction,
as will be seen at glance. all supernuous
ornamentation is left or There is an
ample entrance porch giving floor space
for four people TO sit with comfort, IT is
Just the right size for the house and would
not improve the looks by making IL larger.
Any person wanting a small, snug. com
pact house could not improve upon this
design.
At the left of the vestibule Is a pretty
den and at the right Is a large living
room extending across the full width OF
the house with a broad open fire place at
the side. Back of this Is a projected bay
window with wide seat or place for plants.
This living room is finished with a beam
ceiling and opens into the dining room
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
THE MEMS CORNER. BY PETER s..sy44x
Trade Talks.


Despite the fact that nearly every little
tad as soon as he il able TO cry "choo-
chooP' has an ambition TO be n railroad
engineer, and despite the more practical
fact that very high pay and constant en-
ployment Is the portion OF this craft. ap-
prentice firemen are quite hard 10 hnd.
There is no time In the year when the
scarcity OF reliable engineers Is more
acutely felt by the superintendents OF mo-
tive power on the great railroads than at
this present moment when they tackle the
problem OF moving the crops"
Nor Is the apprenticeship appalling In
Its length or In the tasks given. SO easy,
In fact, Is the schooling put In vogue by
the great roads for the young man who
wishes 20 become the commander chief
OF locomotive. that the old fashioned en-
gineers refer TO IL contemptuously as
"mollycoddling."
Under rules that are now in vogue on
all the great systems. the apprenticeship
as fireman has been cut down 10 about
three years and the actual ..firing"A or
shoveling of coal, while much increased
In tonnage, is made easier by scientific
methods OF distribution. The pay OF
nreman, striking the average for the
whole country. ranges from $50 to S120
month according 70 his ability and the
length Of his run.
AT the end OF four years his pay as en-
gineer Is from 800 to slightly over 5000
month. Certainly the locomotive engi-
neer OF all the trades ranks with the dia-
mond cutter In the size OF his wage.
True. he constantly risks his life. but sta
tistics shown spite Of the fact that
railroad accidents are abnormal In their
number-a smaller list OF mortality than
In many other trades that are not consid-
cred dangerous by the unthlnking
In day not long past, the work OF FIR
Ing an engine for seven or eight years be-
fore graduating" was an apprenticeship
that the fireman found dirty and exact
ing. At the present time there is a sys-
TEN OF schooling In vogue on the big sys-
tens which does away with unnecessary
labor such as cleaning the engine and In
consequential roundhouse work. The up
to-date fireman apprentice may be said TO
carry text book In one hand and a coal
scoop In the other. There Is little vest
pocket textbook for each year--just as
there are readers In a graded school
and the fireman Is expected to stand
written and oral examination on their
contents every year These questions are
not formidable for the young man who is
sincere and devoted to his future. The
third or graduation year finds the fireman
wrestling with the intricacies OF the air
brake system which Is counted the most
important OF the curriculum. Some OF
the roads, such as the Reading, have a
well equipped class room for air-brake
demonstrations.
1t goes without saying that the gradu-
ate engineer must have minute knowledge
Of the $50 ton Tor less) steel steed that he
is driving. A cog, rivet or bolt broken or
caught, In the hands OF an incompetent,
might tie up the road for hours at loss
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
Investing Your Savings.
Stockholders and Their Rights.

ownership OF the small stockholder Is
taken as polite fiction, n sort OF financial
joke-and officers run things to suit them
selves.
They dominate the company because
they control the machinery OF election.
Usually by a gentleman's agreement
complacent or dummy" board OF d.
rectors Ia Installed, and In turn IL re-
elects officers merely as a matter OF form.
Most great corporations are dominated
by well-intrenched group and OFTEN by
one strong man. The directorate is
usually meek and seldom gives trouble"
being composed OF men OF large outside
interests who accept the dictatorship for
anything but nltruistic reasons. In be-
coming directors they are usually actuated
by a desire 10 obtain inside" and valu-
able Information; TO protect the interests
OF n competitor by acting as a sort OF
dgnihed spy; to attain n new honor and
dignity or to lend their name as a favor;
and in isolated instances 10 collect the
$40 or $40 gold pieces that are distributed
after directors meeting.
Under the best state laws. directors
may not enter into contracts with the
corporation; may not buy or sell TO II or
loan II money-if the shareholders object.
The stockholders do not know and prob
ably would not know enough to object.
Beyond this restriction, the directors are
absolute, and II the small fry do not like
the way things are going. the legal re-
dress Is laid down by an important de-
clsion-"elect new directors or sell your
stock" In short, take II or leave II.
This is the legal position Of the small
shareholder even with the great and con-
seryative corporations But In those where
the prevailing policy Is dishonest one.
where the company is catspaw and In
the control OF rival or where the officers
are speculating In the stock. one can
imagine his position.
The moral Is the same one as In politics.
Vote or don't kick at the result.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
Business Beliefs.

DO not confuse two human traits.
Selnshness clogs body and mind, while
ambition develops both.
The merchant is always careful TO label
his goods-and so should the worker put
the trademark OF his skill on every piece
OF work.
Remember that "seven roads lead TO
Rome'--and II bound for success. II you
try enough paths one will be found free
OF obstacles.
IL Is silly to nourish n grudge In busi-
ness. One soon finds that unkind feelings
are not only unmarketable, but no one
wants such opinions as a gift.
Have n DEFINITE aim and go straight to
Il, mastering all details by the way.
Never put out your hand further than
you can draw IL back.
Listen well. answer cautiously, decide
promptly.
Make good use OF other mems brains.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23

new models IN exquisite mousselines ara
other filmy materials are made to clear
the ground by three inches Trimming
on almost all the skirt models seen 'is
massed at the bottom, and folds applied
In various ways are still much In evil
dence. A very new idea In skirt trim
ming Is shown In the other drawing.
The model OF this gown was In black
silk and wool Yelling trimmed with wide
Spanish lace, the edges applied over bands
of taffeta. The skirt was oddly trimmed,
In that the four bands of taffeta used as
trimming were put on alternately on the
outside and inside of the material, thus
giving a shadowy effect to the whole The
vest OF the gown was OF fine white null
tucked crosswise. and cluny beading, the
undersleevss also being of white null and
beading. DOROTHY DALE.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23

that can only be estimated at hundreds
OF thousands Of dollars or perhaps a score
OF lives.
FroiA the standpoint Of wages and his
economic place In industry, under the
powerful organization known as the
American Brotherhood OF Locomotive En-
gineers. this trade is supreme. There is
OF course, the ever present danger-but
one must remember that even the casual
railroad passenger has to share that with
his eyes shut and he isn't paid for It
either
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
Demand and Supply.

A certain man had attained such re-
suits In the direct selling of goods. that
though the head Of the snlesmanship de-
partment OF a great establishment, his
acumen was called just as frequently into
play as In his younger days.
A reporter for trade journal recently
interviewed him.
ITO what do you ascribe your success
as salesmanr' was asked.
''Well." he said slowly, 'if n patron
doesn't see what he wants ! make him
want what he SEES
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
Peter Pry's Philosophy.
Cenius "a twin TO patience.

Genius is twin TO patience.
Education with one man Is sceptre;
with another a soap bubble.
A fool will always find greater idiot
to worship him.
oh. for the colleges that would create
business conscience and educate public
sentiment!
True, you can't legislate virtue into
people. but you can legislate vice out OF
them.
Some scatter seeds OF Kindness; some
wild oats.
/ know q man who rose In three years
from tending a popcorn stand to the
dignity OF an auto, etc. He knew how to
do only one thing well, but he prospered
while more brilliant men were scheming
for cloudand millions.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
BY BEATRICE CAREY.

same way.
In the newer houses. the living room
and library are so made with wide doors
that they seem 10 unite with the hall,
which Is frequently used as reception
room. and so open into each other as to
form a suite. hall of this sort Is usually
furnished after the manner of room. A
few handsome rugs are thrown on the
hardwood floor, and the wall Is covered
with paper of some subdued color. against
which as a background few clear etch-
ings are shown to advantage, and such
ornaments as sword and guns, or antique
armor, are In order The furniture in
cludes some comfortable reading chairs.
table with a lamp at which readers can
sit, a bookcase, and. II there is a deep
window, window seat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23

As the hall Is the room Of the house In
which both daily occupant and visitor first
enter, and as first impressions count for
80 much, II should be given careful at
tsption and thought In decoration and
furnishing. II should not be so formal as
TO be lacking In the home atmosphere, not
yet cluttered up with useless bric-a-brac.
II should be, above all, simple In style and
treatment.
Red is always a very good color for the
wall covering and the furnlshingsA and
for the rugs as we'll. The hall floors are
generally done In ash, or a hard maple,
the grain Of which, being very distinct,
looks exceedingly we'll when shellaced. and
rubbed and waxed with a brush which is
made for this purpose. The ordinary pine,
more usually seen, may be treated In the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
BY DOROTHY DALE.

which Is decidedly less expensive, Is be-
ing made up into tailored three-piece suits
for fall or into very effective house or
street dresses.
Cbiffons and the very thin silks are
shown among the new importations, with
beautiful printed or embroidered borders.
Sometimes these borders are simply very
large dots which graduate TO smaller size
toward the top, and are In striking pom
padour designs In conventionalized flowers,
with occasional shadow stripngs or
checks.
The ankle length skirts continue very
fashionable for walking suits, the round
sweep for afternoon costumes and the
long. swirling order for costumes intended
for more formal usage
The young girls. however will 0till wear
short dancing frocks, and some of the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23

with sliding doors, back Of which is the
kitchen, pantry, rear stair etc.
In the second story are four chambers
with ample closets and good bath room.
These rooms, though not large are full
height and pleasant rooms. The second
story Is finished In pine and painted with
hardwood floors and the first story Is lin.
ished In oak with golden oak In the living
room and dark Flemish oak In the den and
dining room.
There Is good basement under the en-.
tire house with laundry and furnace room.
This house can be built complete, exclusive
Of heating and plumbing for s250O.
The shingles on the roof are stained
dark. green and as shown In the ilustra.
tion the outside is painted white The
treatment OF the cornices ID snug with
slight projections giving IL something of
the English appearance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
Patent Office No Pauper

You who have been putting up good
money to the Patent once for dinky
little patents that never amounted 20
anything. may be certain that Uncle
Sam has. not been losing money BY his
services TO you.
The PatentsOfice is one Of the few
self-supporting departments of the gov.
ernment and has earned funds. now
placed to its credit amounting TO So 427.-
80. The total number of patents is-
sued between 1896 and 1907 Is S40,533