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The Washington herald., 1907-04-08

The metric system and the proposed
Channel tunnel have both met defeat in
the present session Of the British Parlia-
ment. Mr.. B. s Straus introduced the
bill for the establishment of the metric
system. and explained that the children
of France could learn IN twenty hours
as much about the weights and measures
Of their country as needed 400 hours of
study H. the British Isles and America
with the difference that the children of
France. he might have stated. always
remember what is taught them of weights
and measures because of the immutable
basis of tens and hundreds, while Eng
disappearing children forget their tables
before they leave school, as no mind could
carry such a tumble of figures without
constant application in practical form.
Mr.. Straus also showed that that mystic
rious and antedeluyian symbol, the
"stone," presented five different weights
in several counties AS applied 70 a mau
II means fourteen pounds, but % meat It
means eight pounds. Lord Kelvin who
is the champion of the metric system IN
the House of Lords looks to the United
States to lead England in the initiation OF
this method of weights and measures.
The Channel tunnel is dead for the pres
emit too. Its opponents have but one ar
gument to advance, the threadbare one
that England viii be exposed to invasion
from foreign foes should the tunnel be
built In fact, the House of Lords is
really reduced TO having no reason for
existence other than TO oppose the de
ceased wife's sister bill, the Channel
tunnel scheme and the metric system.
These are measures OF purely civic and
public utility. and why they are opposed
no man knows.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-08
Fancy WOrSted SnitingS,

Manufactured by one of the best
French makers. Just the weight
for Jacket Suits. Shown in brown
and white and black and white
checks and stripes. a inches
wide,
$500 the yard.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-08

ing a challenge and wished 20 prepare
himself for while the distinguished
French author knew himself TO be- mighty
with the pen. lee was conscious of his
deficiencies with the sword But About
proved himself an impossible pupil. and
Grisier after an hour Ca two of trying to
teach him something about the art OF
fence and defense became furious and
drove About from his studio out with
YOU! he cried You are a disgrace to
my salon You are Incapable of acquir-
ing the simplest movements of a swords
man. As About was about 10 leave.
dOwn-hearted and detected at mis- failure,
he perceived on the mautel shelf a
d9gueTreOtype Of GTsier taken la a pose
of skilled attack. My dear master, said
the man OF ready wit "a understand your
unwilingness TO give me "a lesson, but viii
you give me this pictures" Willingly
replied Grisier. In that case exclaimed
About Increase your kindness and do me
TIE favor 10 write on the bottom of the
picture the following words, and Grisier
wrote at the dietation of the clever author
these words: To my best pupil. Edmond
About, signed. "GrisieF." Perfect"
said About. many thanks and au revoir."
On returning 10 his house About placed
the daguerreOtpye in a conspicuous place
and awaited the seconds of his adversary.
They arrived and were shown into the
room containing the photograph and We're
left TO contemplate tt for a few minutes
A quarter of an hour later the affair was
settled without q duel the gentlemen sent
TO challenge About having too much re-
gard for the safety of their principal 90
expose him TO the danger OF an encounter
with this terrible pupil of GTisier.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-08
English WOrSted SuitingS

In attractive gray and brown eff
fects only. 81 inches wide,
s.. so the yard.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-08

Mrs. Hauge, who passed the last week
in New York, returned home yesterday
afternoon
The Washington herald., 1907-04-08

$500 the yard.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-08
AH-wOot MdrquiSette,

In a wide range of new shadings,
$50 the yard.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-08

The Third Assistant Secretary of State
and Mrs. Huntington Wilson will enter
tain President Hadley, as their house
guest when he comes to Washington this
week for the Yale banquet. which is to
The Washington herald., 1907-04-08

Capt Gibbons, the naval attache at the
American Embassy in London. and Mrs.
Gibbons, whose marriage here last spring
was one Of the social events of the sea
son, spent the Easter holidays touring
on the Continent Mrs. Gibbons has be-
come very popular in the sporting set i'm
London, for she is an expert horsewoman
and greatly interested in all outdoor
amusements
The Washington herald., 1907-04-08

Here is an amusing story attributed to
Grisier. former fencing master TO Napo-
leon III one day Edmond About came
to Grisier for lesson. About had an
affair Of honor on hand and was expect
Der Deutsche beobachter. [volume] (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 1869-1911, 1907-07-18

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Der Deutsche beobachter. [volume] (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 1869-1911, 1907-07-18
Ge0ankfn(pldter.

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unb 3ipor seis0bnli6 mad benz 9auienss
martiAein.
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mifen.
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ipsnH man Deuti@ nit ibntn rebet.
Gldu4ex mfrb auf einen tobtn 4tet q,
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9iltfs hsgt 1uf btx Danes = 1ntpqu1n
Der Deutsche beobachter. [volume] (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 1869-1911, 1907-07-18
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rets Der srobe R0nigsberser Denter,
ibnl ben Miiden febrenb.
Der Deutsche beobachter. [volume] (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 1869-1911, 1907-07-18
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Anolpl1s.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18

In a recent report of the bureau O navigation 1t Is shown that 93 per cent of the enlisted men in the navy are Americans, and that dur Ing the year forty-three per cent o: the men qualified for re-enlistrnent did re enlist. It is highly desirable that the man behind the gun be a man of ex- perience, and It Is best that the man who may be called upon to fight should be born under the flag that floats above his ship.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18
His bitfon.

Yellowcoyered literature was not al- lowed in the Benson family, but liar old had friends who narrated to him some of the stirring tales they had read
 What is your ambition, Harold? p asked an aunt who was visiting the Benson household, and was blessed with a long purse. Perhaps you've not decided yet what you'd like to be or do by and by," she added.
 "Oh, yes, Aunt Ellen" said Harold, shaking his head at such a suggestion, I'm all decided. I should like to be such a man that people would tremble like leaves at the mention of my name" {"
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18

Secretary of War Taft !n his report on the Philippines asks Congress to support an agricultural bank by author izing the Philippine government to guarantee a dividend of per cent on S10,0O0,000, this being the plan which proved so successful under Lord Cromer in Egypt He says the business condi- tons in the islands, especially In the sugar and tobacco industrlals, continue and that the storm Of last year de stroyed S4.000OOO worth of the hemp crop. Work Is proceeding on system of water supply for Manila and on tn. sewerage system. The complete paci- fcation of the Island of Luzon Is re- ported with the capture or surrender of the ladrone leaders. the only disor- der now being in Leyte and Samar.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18
pvflps QUEER STRUCTURE
Freak "Cathsdral" Attracts the Ca-
 rious at Winnipeg.

Freak "CathsdraI" Attracts the Ca- riou. at Winnipeg.
 Archbishop Seraphim" has been in trouble over his cathedral" He has paid about s90 on a total amount of s5,0O0, says the Winnipeg correspond ents of the New York Herald
 The archbishop feels that Winnipeg would be disgraced If he and his con gregation should be left without a home
 'This "junk-shop cathedral" of the good bishop Is one of Winnipeg's cur riosities. From a far window h Stel- la street there dawns upon the aston lshed sight a structure which is an em- bodied interrogation point It Is an octagonal one story building of wood. the side put together as board fence and painted orange; the sloping roof Is of tn and close inspection shows that It Is gilded CT painted In the sim ilitude of the heavens, with q sprin- king of stars.
 The whole Is surmounted by cupola of brass and old iron, shakily con structed while a still more crazy -tow- CT" leans like that of Pisa over a "chime' of four bells of different shapes and sizes. The pointed windows with their wooden shutters marked by rude crosses make 1t evident that It Is church Of some kind.
 This Is the cathedral" constructed by Archbishop Seraphim," 6 Russian who is said to have been e1communi cated from the Greek orthodox church, but who has a small following ln Win nipeg.
 One enters q little chamber which might hold twenty-five persons, though 1t seems crowded with two. It Is car peted after a fashion, but It Is scene of most woeful litter. Gaudy chromos and faded banners decorate the wall. Two immense candles are twined with artificial red peoples. In the center Is a gilt pipe skeleton canopy, If one may call 1t such, with brass dome over It. On a table beneath Is toy bank, a subscription book and a stone jug. These really constituted the raj son d'etre of the building, for one was lnsinuatingly shown the book. stubby pencil was handed one and a dirty forefinger pointed out Premier Rob lin's name.
 As I stood outside gazing once more at the queer little edilce, said to woman on the doorstep, What Is all that frameworkr and I pointed to more bent Iron in haphazard process of erection.
 "Seraphim says he's going to build a hotel or boarding house or something" she said. contemptuously. "I suppose folks will stream down to see It as they do to see the church. I watched him build 1t, but never thought it would amount to what It has He earns his living by showing It oil. He aln't got much of a congregation"
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18
Paper Gas Pipes,

Gas pipes of paper are being made n France. Manila paper Is cut into strips equal to the length of the pipes o be made. They are then placed in | receiver filled with melted asphalt and wrapped around a core of iron un- Il the desired thickness Is reached After being submitted to a strong ,res- sure, the paper Is coated with sand. cooled, the core withdrawn and the outer pipe surface covered with a waterproof preparation. It Is claimed hat these pipes are good as, and more economical than. metal onea
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18

The House adopted a resolution in dorsed by Miller of Kansas, directing the bureau of corporations to inyesti- gate the causes of the high price of lumber, and particularly whether this Is due to the existence of combina- ton In the form of a trust or other wise. The house also called upon the Secretary of the Interior to give an ac- count of all public lands withdrawn or reserved from entry.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18
LEGAL INFORMATION.
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Failure to number ballots ss rs- quired by statute Is held, in Montgom- cry vA Henry (Ala.), L. R. A. (N. s.) e56, not to be fatal.
 Failure to specify the time within which 6 contract for sale is to be per formed Is held, in Ullsperger va Meyer (1ll), L. R. A (N. S.) 221. not to defeat Its specific performance.
 Executing a note for another's debt Is held, in Fort Jefferson Improvement Go. vA Dupoyster (Ky.), L. R. A. (N. s.) 2e3, to be equivalent to a payment In cash for purposes of subrogation-
 Claims of nonresident corporation, In definite, tangible form, are held tax. able h Monongahela River c. c. & c. Go. va Board of Assessors (La.), 2 L. R. A. (N. s.) 637. similar property owned by ( resident being subject to taxation.
 A provision for liquidated damages in case of breach Of contract for ex. change of lands is held, In Koch va Streuter (IlL), 2 L. R. A. (N. S.) 21o, not to defeat right for specific per formance, where the provision was in- tended merely as security for perform ance
 The rule eIempting municipalities from liability for consequential dam ages from Its sewerage system Is held, In Hart vs Neillsville (Wis.), 1 L. R. A. (N. s.) e52, not to apply where the system was not constructed according to any regularly and properly adopted plan.
 A decree of divorce renders against nonresident on service by publica. tion is held, In Forrest vs. Fey Iu), L. R. A. (N. S.) TAO, to be void and subject to collateral attack, where the record failed to show that there was an affidavit of non-residence, as rs- quired by statute.
 The right of tenant to remove trade fixtures placed in the premises is held, in Wadman ya Burke (Cal), L. R. A. (N. D. 1892, to be lost by entering into q new lease containing no recog- hilton of his title to the fixtures and binding him to surrender the premises in as good state and conditions as req sonabls use and wear would permit :.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18
I Love My Jean.

 Of a the airts the wind can blav. I dearly like the west; For there the bonnie lassie lives, The lassie I lo'e best. There wild woods grow, and rivers row, And monie a hill between: But day and night my fancy's flight Is ever wi my Jean. I see her in the dewy flowers, I see her sweet and fair; I hear her in the tunefu' birds, I hear her charm the air: There's not . bonnie flower that spring By fountain, shaw. or green; There's not a bonnie bird that sings, But minds me of my Jean. Robert Burns.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18
Worth Knowing About.

If you need a first-class laxative. there is nothing better nor safer than that old family remedy, Brandreth's Pills. Each pill contains one grain of solid extract of sarsaparilla, which. with other valu- able vegetable products, make it blood purifier of excellent character. If you are troubled with constipation, one pill at night will afford great relief.
 Brandreth's Pills are the same fine laxative tonic pill your grandparents used. They have been in use for over century and are sold in every drug and medicine store, either plain or sugar. coated.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18
HEALTH OF SCHOOL CHILDREN.
What an Inspection of Pupils in [
 Big City Dtsclosed.

What an Inspection of Pupils In Big City Disclosed.
 How important this work of the school doctors is may be judged by the fact that in the twelve months ending March 31, 1906, out of 79,o65 children examined no less than 50,913 were found to be In need of treatment Of some kind, says the Craftsman. In thousands of cases the dietary Of the children was at fault; HOO cases ot chorea, or St. yitus' dance, was discov. cred 27,OOO cases of diseased glands; 13, 900 cases of cardiac disease, and so on through a long list Of disorders. For the first time in the history Of Amerlcan school inspections, an e1ten- siye investigation of the conditions of the children's teeth was made, with the alarming result that almost 3O,OOO were reported as having teeth 30 de fectiye as to menace their health. In this particular, little in the way of remedial action has been attempted, as there are no dental clinics connected with the schools. Most lay persons do not realize the significance of the teeth in relation to the general health of the body. Diseased glands are frequently caused in the first instance by bad teeth; indigestion and consequent lack Of resistance to disease arise from the same root evil: contagious diseases often gain ingress to the body through bad teeth.
 In concluding this bare outline of the work which Is being done in New York, and closely copied In various parts of the country, 1t may be we'll to briefly indicate the principal features of the system as Dr. Cronin and his assistants hope to make 1t. When a child Is first admitted to the school there will be careful examination of the physical condition, including the eyes, ears, teeth, respiratory system. The results of such examination will be duly re- corded, forming the basis of a history of the child's physical development during school life, being kept up to date by periodical examinations throughout the whole period. Upon the results of these examinations expert medical ad- vice concerning the care of the children will be given to parents and teachers.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18
catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLIC ATIOSs, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catsrrh is a blood or constitutional dis. ase. and in order to cure il you must take internal remedies Halls Csiarrh Cure is taken internally, and aeIs directly on tEe blood and mucous sur aces. Ha Is Catasrn u:e is not Quack II: diCire. IL was prescribe by one of t-e test physicians in this country for years. and is regular pre- IL is composed of the best toiics known, combined with the best blood puri- fers, acting directly on the mucous surface The perfect com bina ion of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing Cstarrh. Send for testimonials free.
 F: CHENEY & CO. Props, Toledo, O..
 Sold by druggists, price 75c.
 Halls Family Fills are the best.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18
Mustn't Smell Postes.

Hay fever has been found to be . form of pollen poisoning. and IA plants-including wheat rye and other Rrains-are now known to have toxic pollen. The toxins, which vary great ly, can be used for producing anti toxins Late experience has been that q mixture of sugar, and anti-toxin from one of the principal poilens gen. orally cures hay fever and confers a certain immunity, 222 cases having been treated with success In 127, im- provements in seventy-one ani failure h twenV-four.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18

Automobllist (to another who has broken dowD)-Can I be of any assist ance to you? The Afflicted One (under the maehine)-Yes, sir. That lady you sec Is my wife. I'll be obliged If you will kindly answer her questions and keep her amused while I'm fixing this internal machine. Woman's Home Communion
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18

Did ye get damages fer being in that railway accident, Bill?" Sure {; fifty dollars for me and fifty fer he missus" ''The mlssus? l didn't hear she was hurt" "She wasn't; but I had the presence O mind to fetch her one on the head with me foot"-Har- per's Weekly.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18

There Is admitted into a great many homes every night, with a fire built for 1t in the parlor, something whose bond father would be afraid to % on down town
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18

The Interstate Commerce Commls sion has completed plans for the most comprehensive and far-reaching inyes tigation of railroad management that has ever been undertaken, beginning with the new year
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18
Different.

'Then Mir. Richly didn't really give according to hls means?" said the min. lster's wife.
 "No," replied the minister, merely according to his anness."-Philadel- phia Press
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18
How Lizards Fool Hawks,

The peculiar brittleness of their tails Is sometimes an advantage to certain lizards. Perching head downward on a rock, the diamond-tailed gecko, for example, Is often seized by a hawl, when the tail snaps of, and the animal calmly wriggles away to grow another.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18

guild, nervous and lame Tn the morning. Doan's Kidney Pills helped me right away, and the great relief that followed has been permanent
 Sold by all dealers. 50 cents box. Foster. Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18
0I0 Tauuritra
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Wee Willie winkis.

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 Wee Willie winkis. Wee Willie Winkie
 Rims through the toun, Up stairs and doun stairs In his nicht gown. Tirling at the window,
 Crying at the lock Are the weans in their bed, For it's now ten o'clock. Hey, Willie Winkie,
 Are ye comin' ben? The cats singing gay thrums To the sleeping hen; The dogs spelder'd on the floor. And disna gie cheep; But here's a waukrife laddie That winna ia asleep. "onything but sleep, you rogue Glow'ring like the moon, Battling in an airn jug Wi an airn spoon, Rumblin', tumblin', round about, Craving like a cock,  Skirlin' like kenna what, Waukening sleeping folk. Hey. Willie Winkie,
 The wean's in a creel! Wambling af body's knes Like g very eel; Plugging at the cats lug. Raveling a her thrums- Hey, Willie Winkie,
 See, there he comes !" Wearied is the mither, That has a stoorie wean, A wee stumpie stoussie. That canna' rin his lane, That has battle aye wi sleep Before he'll close an e'e- But a kiss frae aff his rosy lips Gies strength anew to me. William Miller.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18

Thousands tell of cures made by Doan's Kid ney Pills. John c. Coleman, a prominent merchant of Swains-
 boro, Ga., says: "For several years my kid neys were affected, and my back ached day
 and night. l was lan-
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18

Lay something by for rainy day. John D. Rockefeller. How Is that to be done unless the grocer, the milk man, the butcher, the icenan. the land lord and the coal man can be induced to quit asking for moneyf
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18
Forced to It.

You ought to stop pitying yourself, |" declared the doctor to the hysterical patient.
 But, doctor" she cried, "I can't get any sympathy from anybody else."- Detroit Free Press.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought s1snsss's sssss sss of &MzZZsz9

First Clerk-Say. Bella, do you re member the swell fellow who used to come in every day last year, give us a good jolly, and buy candy for his grandmother? Second Cierk-Yes; be doesn't come any more. Is his rrand- mother dead? First Clerk-No; he's married to her.-Harper's Weekly.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-04-18

Men who think they know IL ali get a lot more satisfaction out of life than those who actually know all that 1t Is necessary for them to know.