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Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25
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The standard of height for West At present the minimum number Of inches demanded is sixty-four for candidate of seventeen, sixty-hve for one of eighteen and over. That soldier ship is not a matter of measurement Is shown in the case of General Sheri- dan, whose height, five feet four inches and a half, would under the present conditions barely admit him to the army. Whether the tall regiment of King Frederick William I. of Prussia possessed yalor in proportion to their extra inches is not recorded. Probably not, as their presence in the army was for the most part forced and spectacu- lar.
 Everybody has heard of the kings giant regiment, the famous Potsdam Grenadier Guards. My blue children" and "my long fellows" the old mon- arch used to call them.
 His words are more fatherly than were his actions, for these beloved "boys" were often kidnapped In the most brutal manner. Officers were dis patched all over the country to look for tall men. Height was a danger ous attribute to possess. Travellers and post-coaches were held up, and fields, hills and villages secured for recruits, who, If they would not enlist voluntar- fly, were taken by force.
 Crown Prince Frederick, writing to his father in 1732, says:
 q know of shepherd six feet four means, but he is out alone with sheep in the summer, day and night, for six weeks together. With couple of off cers and couple of non-commissioned men he could be taken"
 His majesty issued orders that this man should be lured to the frontier, where he may be taken quietly and without fuss"
 A gentleman kidnapped joiner in a box of his own make, intending to present him to the giant guards, but on opening the case the victim was found dead from suffocation. As some one wrote: "The time when giants were the terror of other men has gone by; and instead of mankind being their victims, they become the victims of mankind"
 The kings mania for his huge sol- diers lasted all his life. For one Irish soldier of seven feet a sum equivalent to nine thousand dollars was paid.
 The monarch spent much of his time of leisure in painting the soldiers DOT traits. When the result was not like the original, he changed the original to resemble the portrait.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25
RECEIVER NAMED FOR
 ALASKA CENTRAL ROAD

Fairbanks, May 23.-United States Commissioner John A Goodwin was appointed receiver for the Alaska Cen tral railway by Judge Reid. The ap- plication for the receiver was made by John E. Ballaine, by his attorney. Judge Wickersham.
 Frost and Osborne are charged with criminal misuse of the funds of the company. Judge Reid now is en route to the outside by way of Dawson.
 The complaint in the case was wired from Seattle at an expense of s3,00O, so urgent was the matter deemed by the compliments.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25
Snow Stopped Forest Fire.

Bellefouchre, S. D., May 23.-Gov- ernment rangers have just succeeded in extinguishing a forest fire on Long Pine forest reserve, north of here. which burned over an area of twenty square miles. The flames swept the virgin forest clean over the entire area, causing an immense loss Over 10000 acres of timber was entirely de stroyed The fire is believed to have been started by campers. Only heavy snoWstorm prevented further damage.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25
Short Suggestions.

Hot milk Is even better than boiling water for removing most stains.
 Sprinkle salt or cloves on the shelves of pantries where ants are troublesome, for both are objectionable to these in. sects.
 Paint stains on floors may be secured of by soaking them for little while in turpentine or benzine and then rub ping them with pumice stone or glass paper.
 Steep some tea leaves In water for an hour, then strain them out, and use the liquid for washing the varnlshed wood. This decoct!on gives the wood work a cleaner, fresher look than when washed with only soap and water
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25
His Boyfsh Looks "Won Out.o

After failure following failure in the attempt of federal officers to serve legal papers on the county clerk of Dallas county, Missouri, in suits brought to secure and revive judgments relative to the now noted railroad bonds issued by Dallas county, Harry J. Mead, of Springfield, United States deputy marshal, has secured the neces- sary service on his first attempt.
 For years all Buffalo. the county seat of Dallas county, has been on the alert, and the first intlmation that United States deputy was anywhere near has always meant that the county clerk could not be found In his office. It was due to the fact that MT. Mead is young to the point of boyishness that he walked into the office of the county clerk and handed him the legal docu- ments before there was any intimation that he was deputy.
 Mead walked into the office of the county. clerk and found a man who corresponded to the description of Thomas G. Leach. the county clerk.
 Are you Mir. Leach, the county cler,, of Dallas county?" was his query. Then he handed over bunch of legal documents.
 "My name is Mead" continued the stranger. "I am a United States dep uty marshal, and these papers relate to a suit against Dallas county"
 The county clerk had wilted con- pletely. It was one on him.-Kansas City Star.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25
An Eye Experiment..

The two eyes really see two objects. If the two forefingers be held, one at the distance of one foot, the other two feet in front of the eyes, and the for mer be looked at, two phantoms of the latter will be observed, one on each side. If the latter figure be regarded, two phantoms of the nearest finger will be observed mounting guard, one on either side.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25
How'S This ?

We offer One Hundred Dcllars Reward fo1 anxcase of Catarrh that cannot Do cured by Halls CatarEh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY (. e.. Psepa,, Toledo, 0. Cheney for the last I5 years, and PsNerp him perfectly hon9rtbIs in all bustness tfs4sAo' hons and inancfally able to carry out any eb- WssT i q fauxI, WHoiessis Itnsgists, Toledo, o. wALDIso, KiENAN & MAfvIN, Wf{olesale Drug gists, Toledo, o.
 Haips cAthfrh Cure is takeg internally, act. Ing gdirectly upon the blood a1d mucous sur. faces of the systsin. Pnce 75c. per bottle. T Msii's Fsmiiye Fl is Is sre fEe b1k. M ~
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25
Publicity Bill Referred.

Washington, March 23-The cam paign publicity bill, with the Crum- packer amendment restricting repre- sentation, which was passed by the house yesterday was laid before the senate today. Without discussion the bill was referred to the committee on privileges and elections, where it will remain at least until the last session of congress.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25
M Muscadine Comnts.

Take four ounces of double refined sugar finely beaten and searched, put thereto two grains of muske, a penni- weight of orris root In powder, heat 1t thin as paper, and cut 1t like to dia- monds with your knife, as with fine jagged rowell (rol) cutter; so dry them in your stove and keep them.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25
The Free Premiums Given
IN EXCHANGE FOR CARTON TOPS AND
 SOAP WRAPPERS FROM

20 Mule Team" Borax, Boraxo Bath Powder, Violet Boric Talcum Powder, Boric Spangles, Boric Acid, Boraxaid Soap Powder, 20 Mule Team" Soap, Sueen of Borax Soap, Boraxaid Laun- dry Soap and 20 Mule Team" Soap Chips
 have been carefully selected as being the MOST QUICKLY OBTA MED, offering the GREATEST VARIETY and showing the LARGEST VALUE for the number of Carton Tops or Soap Wrappers required. Send for 10 page illustrated catalogue showing over 1000 articles give away free. Address Pa cific Coast Borax Co., Oakland, Cal.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25
Seattle, Wash.
THE DAISY FLY KILLER destroys ap Hs
Attention Scrip Owners
o. B. WILLIAMS CO.,,
1910 Western Ave.

Notice to Scrip Owners of Lieu Se- lections July, 1898, and other acts; can sell their Scrip at highest price. Ad- dress Western Timber Association, Se- attle.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25
Jelly Rice.

Boil one cupful of rice In sweet milk until soft, adding little sugar and salt to taste. Pour into cups, and when cool turn into a dish, scoop out ta- blespoonful of rice from the top of each, and fill the place with jelly. Serve In glass dish with whipped and sweetened cream piled over them light ly.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25

The Florida Times Union says 1t has been informed that the up-to-date girls are wearing light green hosiery with long white clocks. Certainly strik- ing pattern for any time of year.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25
Potato Pudding.

Two cups cold potatoes mashed fine, two eggs well beaten, one-half cup sweet milk; salt and pepper to taste i; three tablespoonfuls melted butter. Bake half an hour.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25
Preserying Her Bridges,

Mrs. Gossip-Mrs. Richlelgh has so much embonpoint, hasn't she?
 Mrs. Someup (ludicrously)-Wen, now, she might have if she wasn't 50 fat-Baltimore American.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25
If Cures vhile You wa1r

hot sweating, callus, and swollen, ach- ing feet. Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c, Don't accept any substitute. Trial package FREE. Address Allen $. Olm- sted. Le Roy, N. Y.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25
HOTEL WESTLAkE, SEATTLE

Westlake Boulevard and Seventh Ave nue, is the best place in Seattle for June honeymoons-so cool, comforta- ble and quiet. Transfer to Fremont Ballard, Fremont Avenue, Wallingford Avenue or Green Lake cars. They all stop at the door every four minutes.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25
co c CURES 0.9.9. SKIH DISEASES

There evaporation from the body going continually day and glands of the This maintaining the temperature our systems the soft fexby the and the blood free impur ies trouble will result When however the blood from any cause acids be expelled flores which the supplied they produce irritation and inflammation and the
 
 the blood through deranged of the body fail perform their york; ernlenng left in the be absorbed by skin affected by generated within the
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25

Mothers will find Mrs. winslow's Seethins Syrup the best remedy to use for their oh ildrs0 turing the teething period
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25

cleansing skin gentle acting safe blood purifier made entirely of vegetable ingredients field S. S. circulation and neuazes the acids and ho cleansing and affections kind supplies qualities body rds the blood and all poison S. SS 
 them by of Skin furnished free to all who write.
 SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,, ATLANTA. GA,
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25

oNu SeUIeDce.
 Religious bigotry turns the covenants Into curses.
 The way to the joy of our Lord is through his cross.
 No man loses anything though he lose all for Christ.
 The pickets of civilization are the principles of Christ.
 Every Christian Is a photograph, a sun picture of the Son.
 Things that are hardly right are apt to be decidedly wrong.
 Christian conscience alone can con- dition Christian conduct.
 A beam In another's eye, is less to me than a mote In mine.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25

have used your S. s. S., spring and fall, for the past two years, with the result that it entirely relieved Ire of form of Eczema wkich ny doctor was unable to cure. My
 arms, lower limbs, and, in fact, the biggest portion of my whole body was affected, and when I first began S. S. S. the itching, etc.,
 was worse, but I continued the remedy with the result that the dry, itching eruption en- tircly disappeared. I think great deal of your medicine, and have recommended it to others with good results. It is the best blood medicine made, and I can conscientiously recommend it for the cure of all blood and skin affections. CHAS. HORSTMAN. Wheeling, W. Va.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25
TRUMPET CALLS.
Rams Horn Sounds a Warning Note
 to the unredeemed,

No process oi evolution can orig. mate life.
 Men of greet force are apt to have great faults.
 The culture of fools Is but the cultivation of folly.
 He who judges another writes his
Alaska sentinel., 1908-06-25

system, but poisons from without, such as Poison Oak, Poison Ivy, Kettle Rash, etc., enter through the open pores and glands, and so thor oughly do they become rooted in the blood that they are ever present, or return at certain seasons of each year to torment the sufferer. Salves, washes, lotions, etc., cannot cure skin diseases. True, such treatment re- lieves some of the itching and dis comfort, and aids in keeping the skin clean, but it does not reach the real cause, and at best can be only palli
 ating and soothing. A thorough
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-23
A Legal Question.

Doubt has been expressed by
some of our leading lawyers as to
the legality of the order adopted
by the Board of Supervisors at its
December meeting, calling a spe-
Fcial election on January 5th, to fill
vacancy in the Office OF Justice Of
the Peace of District No. l., caused
by the resignation of Justice +. H.
Hoffman, now Mayor-elect of this
city.
Justice Hoffman rendered his
resignation at the December meet
ing Of the Board, to take effect
Jan. 4, 1909, and the Board prompt
ly accepted same and then proceed
ed to pass an order calling a spec
ial election on Jan. 5th to fill the
anticipated vacancy.
The legal point raised is, that
section 4189, of the Code OF 1906
provides for the calling of a special
election by the Board of Supervls-
ors to fill vacancy only when the
vacancy actually exists, and that it
is not to anticipate in such cases
The language OF the statute really
seems clear to this effect.
In the instant case, however, The
Leader learns that the order of the
Board will be carried out, neverthe.
less. The matter is not likely to
be put to judicial test, unless this
should be done by one of the cand1-
dates after tne election, and 1t is
learned they nave reached an agree
ment IN auvance not to make 1T.
The canoluate thus elected and
commissioned would at least be the
de facto Justice of the Peace and
MS acts legal as long as ne served
IN that capacity, though the elec-
ton, technically speaking, might
have been VOID. Such is law.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-23
Germans Becoming Americanized.

Austin, Tex, Dec. The Sun
day closing law was observed by
the saloons of San Antonio and
other towns in that part of the
State yesterday. 1t was the first
dry" Sunday experienced in
more than a century in San Anton
10.
In the German town of New
Braunfels the saloons have been
running wide open since the found
ing of the town in 1848 until yes
terday.
Governor Campbell did not carry
out his threat to send State rangers
to San Antonio and the other towns
of the State where the Sunday clos
ing law was being violated. The
local authorities Of the respective
counties enforced the law without
outside aid.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-23
NO LEADER NEXT SATURDAY.

In order that the employees of
The Leader may have the oppor-
tunity for a little recreation and
enjoy Christmas as other folk, no
paper will be issued from this Office
next Saturday, the day after Christ
mas. Our office force has worked
very hard and faithfully during the
last II months. To get out two
issues week of paper like The
Leader and do large amount of
job printing besides, keeps every
body about the establishment on
the move six days of the week,
with no time for play, and our
Office force has richly earned "a
brief Christmas respite, which we
are. sure will not be begrudged
them by our readers who will miss
next Saturdays issue.
Some one will be in the business
Office to attend to business matters
every day as usual except Christ
mas day, and the paper will appear
again on next Wednesday, Dec.
Both.
To all of its patrons and readers
The Leader extends cordial greet
ings and wishes them IA Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-23
Making a Farce Of the Law.

The police of Jackson, the Law
Enforcement League, and all other
law-abldlng citizens, are up in
arms against the board of super
vlsors of Hlnds county for pardon
ing a negro woman named Minnie
Butler, who had been convicted in
the city, county and supreme court
on the charge of running a blind
tiger.
Her fine was $100 and forty days
in jail, and she has served about
half the time. She paid the fine
and costs, amounting to about $140,
but it was the jail sentence that
made her sick unto death or
sufficiently SO to arouse the sympa-
thy of the supervisors.
Minnie CLAIMS to have the con-
sumption. Clarion Ledger.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-23
The ApOtheOsls Of MIR. Pulitzer.

The unprecedented action of Pres
ident Roosevelt in making The
New York World the subject of a
special message to congress is
something more than a misdirected
thrust at the liberty of the press.
1t is an exhibition of presiden-
tial anger without parallel in the
annals Of the executive department.
Even Old Hickory, whose yio-
lent temper has crystallized into
one of the national proverbs, was
never known to launch such an ex-
plosive.
Uniqueness is hardly the word.
The logical effect of this new de.
parture will be to make Editor
Pulitzer one of the historic charac-
ters of the nation.
And Mr.. Roosevelt himself has
unwittingly sprung the lock which
admits his victim into the sacred
Pantheon into the glorious hall OF
heroesi
1t was the best days advertising
The New York World ever scored
when it nettled the president into
dipping his pen into vitriol!
II Mr.. Roosevelt had intended to
accomplish the opposite result-to
increase the subscription list Of The
New York World he could hardly
have succeeded better in his calcu-
lations. Atlanta Georgian.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-23
Entertainment at Pine Grove.

To say the least of it, the enter
tainment at Pine Grove school on
last Saturday night, was a grand
success. The people of that COM
munity are to be congratulated on
having secured such good teachers.
Prof. Hardy Montgomery and Miss
Sydine Mize are among Lincoln S
best teachers.
The entertainment consisted of
splendid program, after which
there was an old-time box, supper
and cake voting.
Miss Maude Alma Price gave an.
excellent reading in a most inter-
esting manner, much to the pleas
ure of all. Miss Vessie Price, of
Oak Ridge school, also rendered a
reading, upon which she deserved
congratulations.
Prof. Montgomery then introduce
ed the speaker of the occasion in a
very pleasing manner. He said
that in preparing the program he
had decided an animal show would
be most instructive, and that he
had secured a Campbell to amuse
the, boys and girls.
Prof. Campbell then gave one of
his very best lectures, and those
who have heard him know what
that means. He held the audience
spellbound for more than an hour.
Prof. Campbell bids fair to be
some day, not far distant, one of
our great platform lecturers.
There was handsome sum real
lied from the baskets and the cake.
The baskets were sold to the high
est bidder, and very few of them
sold for less than fifty cents and
some sold for as much as two dol
lars and a half. The final race for
the cake was between Miss Maud
Lee Price, of Pine Grove, and Miss
Lena Brister, of Pleasant Hill.
Miss Price won with two hundred
and thirty against two hundred and
nine. Martin Brister won the
prize for pinning on the man S
nose.
The gross proceeds were $39. 70,
from which a few dollars were de-
Quoted to pay expenses.
The order was excellent. Every
body was jolly, but no one was over
boisterous.
VISITOR
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-23
The World on Roosevelt.

The New York World rounds up
an answer to the Presidents vitup-
GRAFTON as follows:
No other living man ever SO
grossly libeled the United States as
does this President, who besmirch-
es congress, bulldozes judges, as
sails the integrity of courts, SLAM
ders private citizens, and who has
shown himself the most reckless,
unscrupulous demagogue whom the
American people ever trusted with
great power and authority. We say
this not in anger, but in sincere
sorrow. The World has immeasur-
ably more respect for the office of
President Of the United States than
Theodore Roosevelt has ever shown
during the years in which he has
maintained a reign Of terror and
villified the honor and the honesty
of both public officials and private
citizens who opposed his politics or
thwarted him in his purpose.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-23

Having failed in convincing DR..
w. H. Wiley, pure food chemist,
that the use Of dioxide of sulphur
is innoxious in the Qualification Of
molasses, Louisiana sugar interests
are trying to show the President
that this official is SO obnoxious
that he should be removed. The
packing houses were recently en-
gagged on similar line, because
DR.. Wiley would not accept their
showing that the meat preserva-
tives he had condemned were harm
less. The conflict arises in the
different points Of view; the COM
mercial and the hygienic. It is
enough for the food trust that an
adrnixture, adulterant or alloy, is a
good seller. The line is only drawn
against quick poison and sudden
death. VIicksburg Herald.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-23
Smith in a Receptive Mood.

The fact that Natchez will not
apply for a franchise in the Cotton
States League gives jackson an op.
portunity to enlist the services of
Carlos Smith, the ex-Birmingham
player, as manager for the ap-
preaching season. Smith is now
looking after his farm and saw mill
near Brookhaven, and it is under
stood that he is in a receptive
mood, and would accept the man
agement Of the Lawmakers if the
proper terms are offered. Natchez
Democrat.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-23
Miss Susie Powell at Raymond.

Miss Susie V. Powell, State Pres
ident of the Mississippi School I'm
provement Association, addressed
the teachers of Kinds last Saturday
at the courthouse at Raymond,
All who heard her were delighted
with her address. Her manner
was charming and her earnestness
in the cause.-The cause of every
man, woman and child in Hinds
county.
She portrayed forcibly the cry
ing need of more aestheticism,
greater culture and higher ideals.
She showed how there was more in
the child's school life than arith-
metic, grammar and the various
subjects of the school curriculum.
She showed how neatness of the
surroundings of schoolhouse could
be brought about without the ex-
penditure Of much money and in
many respects without the expendl-
ture of any. Among the things
that can be done for the rural
school, she enumerated the follow
ing:.
l. Sweep down dust and cobwebs.
2. Scrub the floors.
8. Wash the windows.
4. Polish the stove.
5. Burn up all trash and waste
papers, crumpled and soiled pic
lures and calendars.
6. Cut the weeds in the yard and
make school garden.
Z. Get house plants for the school
room.
8. Get books and magazines for
the reading library or table.
The above can be easily done if
the teachers put their hearts in the
work and if the teachers become
interested and have the influence
with the patrons and the communi-
ty they ought to have, cooperation
of the whole community will bring
about the desired results. If the
teachers have no influence they oc-
cupy the wrong position. Miss
Powell's address did a great deal of
good and when she left, she carried
with her the hearts of all who
heard her. She will go to Atlanta
during the holidays to attend a
meeting of the presidents of the
State Improvement Associations. =
Kinds County Gazette.