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Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30
ACROSS SWEDEN BY CANAL
Waterway Ericsson Helped to Build
 Nova Route for Tourist Travel.

Waterway Ericsson Helped to Build
 Nova Route for Tourist Travel.
 At least one canal in the world has become a favorite route of pleasure travel. This Is the Gotta canal, the building of which converted that part of Sweden south of Stockholm into an island, says the New York Sun.
 The canal crosses the land from sea to sea, forming an uninterrupted line of communication 260 miles long be- tween the Baltic and the Kattegat. The Journey takes two days and a half.
 Ships drawing ten feet of water may pass from sea to sea through this chain Of lakes, cuttings. locks and regulated rivers constituting the Gotta canal.
 Ninety-nine years ago this gigantic piece of work was planned and twenty four years elapsed before communica- tion was finally established. The names of some of the greatest men in engi- neerlng science are associated with the canal.
 A part of the River Gotta, which car ries the water route to the kattegat, had long before been canalized and the famous Swedenborg. who was a daring engineer before he was strange dreamer and the founder of a religious sect, had a hand in the work. But when the time came to use the Gota river as part of the new canal the antiquated locks were discarded and the brothers Nils and John Ericsson began their great career as engineers by reca analizing the western part of the Gotta river and replacing Swedenborg' s work by series of eleven monumental locks cut out of the solid rock.
 It takes seyenty-four locks to lift the vessels from one level to another and lower them again. Each steamer leav- ing Stockholm Is gradually lifted 305 feet above the sea before 1t reaches the water parting at Lake Wiken in the center of the peninsula. Then 1t Is carefully lowered again from one lock to another till 1t Is once more at sea level In the city of Gothenburg.
 At many points where several locks are passed In succession the passengers haye-time to walk along the banks of the canal for a closer view of one or another attraction such as the magnlfi- cent falls of Trollhattan, which are cir cumyented by the eleven locks that made the Ericssons famous.
 The whole trip Is charming, for there is great variety In the constantly changing scene. The contrasts are sometimes very abrupt, as, for example, when the vessel emerges from a thick forest of silver blrches upon one of the big lakes, whose further shore can scarcely be seen.
 Some things are done In a quaint way on these little vessels. An ac- count book with a pencil attached hangs on the wall and everybody Is ex- pected to jot down the number of meals he eats and the extras he orders, foot up the total at the end of the voy- age and settle the bill, according to hi, own calculations.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30
Mean Trick.

A teacher In a Wyandotte County school recently reprimanded a country boy who acts as school janitor for put. ting of some of his duties until Sun- day.
 Don't you know you broke the Sab bath by doing that:" she asked.
 The boy looked puzzled, but promised not to do 1t again. At recess he asked of another boy:
 "Say, what did she mean by Sab bathy
 A window pane had been broken a few days before and the other mis- chIeyously replied:
 "Why, Sabbath means window light. Everybody knows that"
 ''Thunder!" exclaimed the janitor. That's mighty cheap of teacher. She broke that window light herself."- Kansas City Times.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

 and Quality

appeal to the Well-Tnformed in every walk of fife and are essential to per manent success and creditable stand ing. Accordingly, it is not claimed that Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna is the only remedy of known value, but one of many reasons why 1t is the best of personal and family laxatiyes is the fact that it cleanses, sweetens and relieves the internal organs on which it acts without any facilitating after effects and without having to increase the quantity from time to time.
 It acts pleasantly and naturally and truly as laxative, and it's component parts are known to and approved by physicians, as it is free from all objectionable substances. To get its beneficial effects always purchase the genuine-manufactu by the Cali. fornia Fig Syrup Co.,, only, and for sale by all leading druggists.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30
catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is 6 blood constitution al dis ase. and in order te cure it you must take internal remedies. Hsli's Catsrrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous sur aces. in this country for years and is 8 regular pre- scription. IL is com pased of the best tonies known, combined with the best blood puri- hers, acting directly on the mucous surface. The perfect combina ion of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing Cstsrrh. Send for testimonials free.
 F; CHENEY & co. Props, Toledo, O..
 Sold by druggists. price 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30
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 A method of shaft sinking has been tried in France in which cement slurry Is forced through boreholes in soft-hs- sured strata in order to form a wall of concrete In which sinking can be per formed.
 In reference to the height of ele- plants, 10 feet in males and 8 feet Inches In females-vertical height at the shoulders, measured as a horse are very rarely attained, and not ex- ceeded by animal in 500
 The use of egg shells as gas mantles Is an idea from Germany. The contents are drawn or blown out, the ends are neatly cut of, and the body of the shell Is fixed in position like the regular ar tlcle. The light thus obtained Is very good, while the new form of mantle Is much more durable than the old
 The production of metallic cadmium, which has hitherto been confined to Bel gium and Sllesla, has been undertaken by a chemical company of Cleveland, Ohio. The ore of the Joplin district Is stated to be richer In cadmium than the ore of Silesia, but under the conditions of zinc smelting In the United States 1t has not been considered worth while to attempt to save cadmium as a by product.
 It results from the careful measure ments of level recently made by Lieu tenant Colonel Parilsky along the line of the Transcaspian railway that the level of the Caspian Sea Is 83 feet be- low the level of the oceans. If the Caspian Sink were filled with water up to ocean level, the town of Kras- novodsk, which stands on It's shore, would be submerged. for the mean ele- vation of that town Is between 63 and 64 feet below the ocean level.
 It is not only insects that serve fof the polllnatlon of flowers, but several species of birds perform similar of flee for certain flowers. Among these are humming birds and sun birds. With their long tongues these birds procure nectar, and with 1t pollen, from flowers which are practically inaccessi- ble or distasteful to insects. The pol len Is distributed to other flowers dur ing the successive visits of the birds. There are some tropical plants which flourish only If these birds abound.
 City people who are occasionally startled by seeing manhole cover blown from the pavement generally as- cribe the blame to leaking gas mains. But there are probably many other sources from which dangerous gases find their way into sewers, and one of these Is indicated by an investiga- ton recently reported to the American Chemical Society by Prof. A. A. Brene- man. He showed that the entrance of a mixture of gasoline and soap into drains and sewers from garages, fac tories and other places where such ma- terials are employed for washing, Is sufficient to account for the liberation of much combustible vapor, which may play a part in sewer explosions.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

I had Catarrh for about fifteen y,ars, and no man could have been worse. triod everything !uiesd ssS3d 4;ss sS.o of but 9E FGod To; from the first bottle, and after taking 1t Q short while was cured. This was six years ago, and am es well today as any man. think Catarrh is a blood disease, and know there is nothing on earth potter for the blood than s. 8. 8. than I do. n. HATsoN,
 Apeer, Mich.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30
Tomato Reliah.

One peck of ripe tomatoes peeled cold, chop and let drain over night, six onions cut fine, three heads of eel cry, five red peppers. one small cup of salt. drain of and add two pounds of brown sugar, two ounces whole mus tard seed, five cups of vinegar. Put iD glass pars cold-do not cook.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30
Pre.eryes.

Make a syrup Of five pounds suga. and two cups water: boil until clear. Wash. stem and seed one gallon cher ries, drop in the syrup and boil thirty minutes; skim well. Fill air-tight jars seal and put in cool place.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

A French detective Is being sent to this country to learn how to catch crim1 lnals He may not be able to learn that here, but we are sure our detect lives will be able to give him some yalu- able lessons in the art of discovering clewa.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

California mas shipped more than $500 carloads of lemons east this year. Few of them have been purchased by heiresses who desire to ignore the pleas of titled forelgnera
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

Our Italy door with glass from top to bottom, only s5.50. Sold by deal CTS generally at from 5000 to S15.00 per door. The most amazing front door value ever offered by any dealer anywhere. The door is l 3-4 inches thick. has egg and dart hard wood mold surrounding the sub-panel and is first class in every respect. Send for our price lists. We have our own mill and we are the largest dealers in the Northwest. We have only one price and we sell to anybody. Write today. Price lists mailed free, post paid without charge Windows, doors, porch columns, a thousand bargains
 o. B. WILLIAMS CO.,,
 1o1o Western Ave-, Seattle, Wash.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

The cows udder is kept in a clean, healthy and smooth condition by washing it with borax and water; a tablespoonful of borax to two quarts of water. This prevents roughness and soreness or cracked teats which make milking time a dread to the COW and a worry to the milker.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30
Sold,

It was the first performance of one of those overadvertised shows from New York.
 You don't think much of It," said the manager In surprise. Why, the whole house Is sold"
 The critic smiled knowingly.
 "I don't doubt It." he replied as he jotted down another roast. "I heard several people in the audience say that same tbing."-Chicago News.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

During the recent panic New York woman waited in the line of anxious depositors for fourteen hours, only to learn, upon reaching the tcl,er's win dow, that her account was overdawn e23. For once in her life words must have failed her.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

According to estimates made by Gen Booth only one sin in eighty Is found out We can hardly believe that the promulgaton of such statements h likely to discourage the sinnera
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

When . man is found guilty of loot7 Ing public office In Germany 1t Is said of him that he has practiced "Amerii eaniam." But we are going to make them find some other name for 1t some lay.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30
Careful Mr. Amifh.

Dr. Pill (meeting former patient)- An, good morning, MT. Smith. How are you feeling this morning?
 MT. Smith-Doctor, does It cost any thing if I tell you?-Philadelph h. Quirer.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

How does 1t happen that Mark Twah h able to go on unblushingly admit ting that he Is the author of the jump ing frog story and yet escaping the charge of being a nature fakery
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

WANTED-Men and women to learn watchmaking, engraving and optics; thorough and complete course; indi- yidual instruction; graduates assisted to positions. Write for particulars. Seattle Matchmaking, Engraving and Optical School, Room 1, Kinnear Bldg, 4th and Pike, Seattle.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

We arc ashamed to confess it, but we have already forgotten the name of the actress in New York who took a pisi put automobiling h preference to d millionaire
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30
Safe.

Mrs Smith-Yes, my little five-year- old girl Is a great help in my house keeping. Mrs. Randall-Why, what can such a child do to help? Mrs. Smith-She goes down and tells the cook for me whenever we're going to have company.-Harper's Bazar.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30
To Break in New Shoes.

Always shake in Aliens Ease, a powder. It cures hot. sweating, aching. swollen feet. Cures corns. ingrowing nails and bunions. At all druggists and shoe stores, 2sc. Don't accept any sub stitute. Sample mailed FREE Address Allen s. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. I.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30
We'll Said.

Brown-I can't go. I'm not feeling we'll. Isn't that a valid excuse7
 Gray-No, 1t isn't It's an invalid one."-Boston Transcript
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

When a young woman tells clerk In a shoe store that she Is not prepared to try on shoes, 1t means she has a hole In her stocking
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

TITO St. yitus' Dance and all Nervous Diseaaaa (llO permanently cured by Dr. khne's Great Nerve Restorer. Send for FREEZE trial bottle Ane treatise. .DrR.H.Kline. Id. .s3lArch st, Phila, ,fa-
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

The Kaiser has twice been given the, freedom of the London Guildhall. He ought to be able to run all over the place now.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

Mothers will find Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for their childres during the teething period
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

A poet was recently indicted In St Louis. However, most poets will con 'inue to escape punishment
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30
CATARRHp14g5fo%8sR p4gf%sep 15o8R
 AND SYSTEM MDISORDEREU

Caah merely inflammation of throat symptoms ringing noises dropping Into the throat continual hawking and sptng would nd cate it blood disease in which the entire circulation and the greate o uric acid the blood The Liver Kidneys and Bowels frequently be- torpid and dull in their action and instead of and waste of the body leave form This is by the blood and through Its distributed of the system These impurities blood inans the different body contracting cold will symptoms of catah As the blood all of the body the tarrha poison affects all parts of the The head tight full
 feeling continually stopped pains above the slight fever and
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

affected by this disease. It Is a waste of time to try to cure Catarrh with sprays, washes, inhalations, etc. Such treatment does not reach the blood, and can, therefore, do nothing more than temporarily relieve the discomfort of the trouble. To curs Catarrh permanently the blood must be thoroughly purified and the system cleansed of all poisons, and at the same time strengthened and built up. Nothing equals s. s. s. for this purpose. It attacks the disease at Its head, goes down to the very bottom of the trouble and makes complete and lasting cure. s. 8. s. removes every particle of the catarrhal poison from the blood, making this vital stream pure, fresh and healthy. Then the infamed mem branes begin to heal, the head Is loosened and cleared, the hawking and splitting cease, onstitution is built up and vigorous health
 the stomach and digestion and acts as . If you are suffering with Catarrh begin the tement of your case and our physicians will rh, and give you special medical advice sale at all first class drup storea
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30
ONLY ONE "BRoMo ou1N1HE.u

That is LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE Look for the signature of E. W. GROVE Used the World over to Cure Cold in One Day. 25c.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

Ten months ocean fares amount to s1Oo, 100000. That Is what comes from travel on the high seaa
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30
BEWARE OF CHEAP TEETH COIL
 TAINING CHEAP PINE.

In the making of dental plates the teeth are fastened to the plate by means of pins This method has now become on account of the high price of platinum 1t is not possible to make teeth as cheaply as a few years ago. Many man. ufacturers of teeth have substituted nickel and copper or nickel steel for platinum. These metals are all affected in the mouth because of the acids pres etc. l guarantee every tooth Iuse to contain pins of pure platinum, the only metal that can be and is used in first class teeth
 Cheap pins cost but so.25 per pound. Platinum pins, the kind I use. cost s4.so per pound.
 303-30i Johnston Building.
 Corner Third Av. and University St..
 Main 4147. Seattle
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-30

PILES CURED IN TO 14 DAYs. PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or ProtrUding Piles in 5 to If days or money refunded. soc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16
BOY AND TEAM GONE|
Woman Reported Her Boy Miss.
 iUg al Police Station.

A woman accompanied by boy about 16 years old complained to Sergeant Pagan in the police station last evening that her boy William Parkinson, aged 12 years, living on Mill street had been taken away in team and she wanted the police to find him. She was told, she said, that the team belonged to c. A. Sack ett livery keeper on South Main street. Inquiries at that place this morning developed statement from John Grogan who was in charge that all of the teams were in last night except one which two boys took to Meriden. One of the boys was called "Coonie" and the other went by the mysterious cognomen Red" Neither of the boys seemed to be under 16 years. There is family named Parkinson living at "A Mill street. Sergeant Pagan advised the woman to make further inquiries and if she failed to find any trace of the boy to report at the station house. Whether or not she reported could not be ascertained as the sergeant is on duty nights.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16
CHANGES HANDS AGAIN
Proprietor Chamberlain Gives Up Management of Waterbury.

Seemingly the hoodoo still fingers around the corridors of the Hotel Waterbury on Center street for few days ago the proprietor, Frank Chamberlain gave up possession and 1t is now being run by the owner of the building, David Ducharme. Last evening the hoodoo went a step further. AS an enterprise incidental to the hotel MT Chamberlain ran the Raymond lunch where the post office formerly was in the Odd Fellows building. That place was closed by an attachment for claim of $500 by the Woodruff Grocery company. The claim is for rent. It was reported that further claims would be entered against MT Chamberlain. Rumors of trouble ahead for MT Chamberlain have been afloat during the past few weeks and it was expected that every day would see the Raymond lunch closed and a new face at the desk of the hotel This makes the second or third time this hotel has changed hands. The amount of the claims against it is not yet nave known.
 Eight of the employees of the Hotel Waterbury have brought suit through Attorney A. P. Hayes against Frank Chamberlain the ex-proprietor, for wages due them. The aggregate sum is about $125.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16
THE BRISTOL SUIT.
The Manufacturing Company Gains c
 Point.

A point of considerable importance has been won by the defendants in the suit of William H. Bristol against the Bristol Manufacturing Co at Platts Mills. This is a suit of a son against his father and brothers and $75,000 is involved in the issue. Some time ago there was falling out between the plaintiff and the de- fendants. He claimed it was their intention to freeze him out of the concern if possible without paying him just profits on the business, which, it is said, earns about $500,- 900 year
 A month ago the plaintiff, who is a resident of New York city, brought suit for damages of $75,000 against the defendants and at the same time had them restrained by injunction from changing the name of the con- cern to the Bristol Instrument Co. This was one of his main points. He thought that If he could prevent the defendants from taking that name he would virtually have won his con- tention. But at the annual meeting of the concern the other day it was voted to change the name, not to the Bristol Instrument Co, as the plain- tiff feared the defendants would, but to the Industrial Instrument Co. That is the great point of advantage lost by the plaintiff, for the injunc- tiOn was not violated by making that change.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16
FILLING IN RACEWAY
Old Bridge Will Soon Be Re
 moved From Liberty Street.

The work of filling in the old race way under the bridge at Liberty street is now going on. This is being done now so that it will be packed good and tight ill spring, when 1t is understood sidewalks will be laid there and the street finished upa Of course the old bridge will be removed, but this cannot be done until the race- way under it is filed to the grade of the street and as every possible effort will be made to keep the street clos ed for as short time as possible, the superintendent of streets will have everything that can be attended to cleaned up before the work of remov- ing the bridge is undertaken. The railroad people have been ordered to make such changes as the plans call for and which they agreed to do at their own expense in order to conform to the new grade. This includes the elevation of the bridge over the tracks of the Meriden road in that street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16
CITY NEWS.

The Dover club will hold their academy this evening.
 Miss Agnes Slavin, who has been i'll at her home on Hamilton avenue the past two weeks with d severe attack of the grip, is convalescent.
 Tomorrow evening the new officers of Sheridan lodge, x. k. 0. F., will be installed by Colonel Hall The state deputy and her staff will also be present.
 c. s. Lake, superintendent of the Naugatuck division of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, town to-day.
 Police Officer John Dunphy re- turned to town last evening a well man. He looks considerably stouter notwithstanding his long soiourn in St Vincent's hospital, New York. He is as strong as ever and calculates upon returning to work in Il few days.
 The funeral of John Barry, who died yesterday, will be held to-mor- row morning at S:45 o'clock from 110 East Main street with mass of requiem at the Immaculate Concep- tion church and interment in Cal vary cemetery. The deceased leaves his mother, brother and sister in Ireland, and two brothers, Thomas and Bartholomew, of this city.
 This afternoon about 2:30 part of the fire department was called by Box 251 to house owned by W. R. Price at 60 Vine street. An over heated stove in the tenement occupied by Morris Linderberg and family st fire to the kitchen, but the fire was extinguished before it was well start ed. Twenty-Five dollars will cover the loss. In connection with the fire there was pursuit race along North Main street, John Stringer making a heroic effort to catch No l truck, but he was outdistanced and had to walk to the fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16
Rig Sale Os Dry Goods.

The value of advertising was never better illustrated than just at this time. and at the Grieve. Bisset X Holland store. This enterprisinS firm decided to clean out lot of ser viceable goods al a low price Tor cash and make way for the new goods that will be needed for spring buy ing in a month or so. The store was crowded all day yesterday and last evening. hut notwithstanding tie fact that thousands of dollars worth of gOO,ls Were sold. paid for and delivered there are many excellent bargains to be found there yet. The sale will continue for ten days. but at tlBe rate the bargains are Icing taken there will not lse much picking Ieft fur those who wait until the last day. ss the safest way Is to call early and if necessary or convenient. often