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The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1908-06-12

into some other place. and finally for the
sake of harmony, completely out OF the
race for anything. I admire a man that
will let it be understood that he is no mans
man in politics, business or otherwise. |
do not know what show Atkinson has for
being nominated for governor, but when
the public understands that he refused to
be tempted by fixer he will go down to
defeat with thousand times more glory as
we'll as closer to the hearts of the voters
than if he had been elected again at the
hands of fixer.
If the press of the state has any influ-
ence whatever on the voters it is very evil
dent that Wesley L. Jones will get three
to one votes in the coming primary election
over Levi Ankeny. It's the rare exception
to find newspaper in the state that is Op-
emily supporting Mr. Aneny for reelection
Even those papers that Horace Mcclure
has bought and directed them to openly ad-
vocate the cauae of Senator Ankeny do SO
with apologies because they know that ev-
very body else knows that they have been
seen by some one that is around seeing
newspapers at this particular time. Out
side of the Union of Walla Walla, will some
one interested in the election of Senator
Ankeny phase say what Republican daily
papers are out for Ankeny? It is an unde-
niable fact that, the number of weekly pa
pers that are out for Ankeny throughout
the entire state can be counted on the fin
gers of ones two hands. It is therefore
repeated that, if the press reflects the sem
timent of it's readers, then Ankeny has no
more show of succeeding himself than
SNOWFALL has of flying through hades.
LET the heather rage, but keep your
eye on Cosgrove," came from we'll known
Seattle attorney one day this week. L be-
leve that Cosgrove will get as many first
choice votes for governor in King county
as any of the other candidates running for
that nomination The men that's out for
him are not preaching it from the house
tops, but are going about their work quietly,
and permit me to add, effectively and as
result the CosgrOve sentiment is growing
in King county every day. He may not be
nominated as first choice man, and in my
opinion no one WILL as none will get the re-
quired forty per cent vote of all the Repub
lican votes cast, but he will sweep in on
the second choice vote by aa overwhelming
majority"
The first to Announce his intention to
make fight for the Republican nomination
for sheriff for King county was Charley
Phillips, who made known that fact to the
Post-Intelligencer one day this week and
now he is rustling every day to make good.
No man in local political circles is better
known than he, and his friends are predict
ing success for him in spite of the fact that
he will have some very strong opponents.
1t will be remembered that the Pie-maker
announced last week that the politicians
seem to be waiting for the return of Sena-
tor Piles before announcing their candid
acies, but Mr. Phillips has taken the initia-
tive and announces himself regardless of
what Senator Piles may think, say or do as
to his candidacy.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1908-06-12

The Pie-maker is still of the opinion
that there should be clean sweep at the
court house, and he further believes that
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1908-06-12

OrViIle A. Tucker who had thought Of
getting into the fight for prosecuting at
torney, has about decided to not enter that
fight but to go into the fight for the nom
ination for county commissioner from the
third commissioners district.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-23
Some Expensive Errors.

A Western paper once told the story of how an error In the price of an article in a department store advertise ment In which lady's gown was of fered for S1S96, but which read $S96, cost 1t over a thousand dollars, as the store filled all orders and held the pa. per responsible for the error. The de partment store took the stand that to have done otherwise might have led people to believe 1t did not do as agreed, but offered the price merely to draw people to the store.
 This incident quite often happens but we only hear of 1t at times when publishers want to boast about how their papers bring results.
 The most expensive error of thin kind we have knowledge of was one that occurred recently down in Wall street. The banking house of J. P Morgan & Co. recently offered a block of New York Central equipment notes of different maturities and at different prices, which price ran into fractions Of per cents. A mistake was made h one of these fractions and was moi noticed until the advertisement ap. peared In all the newspapers. Then 1t was too late. All these notes went like hot cakes, for discerning investors quickly saw their advantage. The nei result was that J. P. Morgan & Co. lost nearly s10OOO, the difference be tween the error and the correct price
 This is, as far as we know, the most expensive mistake In an advertisement Mail Order Journal.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-23
IN A SICILIAN PRISON.

To reach the women's prison In Mes sina one must leave the Marina, the principal promenade and drive, to climb a steep hlll by one of the few roads that lead to or from the town. As on turns ones back to the sea mountains and valleys open to the view, with here and there villa half hidden among vines and orange trees. Higher a fort crowns the summit of rocky crag, while the ruins of an old citadel stand out In bold relief against the autumn sky. Another turn of the road, and the driver brings his horse to a stand before the gates of what was once the monastery of the Capt. chins It is white building, like church in the center, with long wing at either side. The site was chosen and the foundations laid by two pilgrims. It was handed over to the Capuchins in the sixteenth century, as is shown by an inscription over low arched doorway, which bears the date of 1590. They continued in possession for near ly 300 years, until they were turned out by the Italian government in 1866.
 The place has changed its character now; sentry stands before the gate. Over side door Is written Casa al Pena per Donne." Instead of the cowled monk who once answered the convent bell, the grating of locks is heard, and a warder in blue uniform admits visitors desirous of purchasing some of the work done by the prisoners. The way leads through the cloisters, which surround an open court. A statue of the Madonna stands in the center, encircled by hedge of trailing vines outside which many varieties of trees and flowers grow, such as Japan csc medlars, blenders, climbing roses, jasmine, lilies, etc. The work is shown by the well-known nuns of the order of Saint Vincent de Paul, whose princi- pal convent Is at Rome, whence the sisters" are sent to all parts of the world, sometimes for life, sometimes to change their abode again after a stay of from one to thirty years. There is embroidery of every description, church work in silver or gold mingled with silks of every shade on grounds of satin or silk, while raised flowers with deli cate lace stitches adorn sheets, pillow cases, tea cloths, underlinen, etc, all in the most artistic designs. Being en- trusted with this work forms a great alleviation to the sorrows of prison life. Some of the women develop a strong artistic power, and find real en- joyment in 1t, as 1t obliterates perhaps for time the darker pages of mem ory. Besides this branch of labor, they make cushion lace and spin and weave linen: also cotton, silk. and wool for underclothing of every texture and warmth.
 More than this visitors cannot see lnless they have been granted permit
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-23

It often happens that a person who deyotes his whole life to a profession or business conceives at last contempt for 1t. That he comes to regard 1t as the most undesirable of all means of making a living is true also, but In addition to this be looks upon 1t as sort of humbug. There are lawyers, for instance, who after a long experi- ence In the profession will, in their con fldential moods, confess to intimate friends that the practice of the law Is a good deal of humbug. They will claim as stoutly as anybody that the study and practice of the law Is indis- pensable to society, and yet they make no secret of their contempt for courts, lawyers and juries- They consider that though the law is theoretically exact justice 1t Is often only ignorance, preJ- udice and chicanery masquerading as such. Lawyers may have a dread of lawsuits on their own account and con slider 1t the best service they can rem der client to keep him clear of legal proceedings. But this feeling is by no means peculiar to lawyers It is eN perienced just as commonly by physi- clans. Physicians believe that medical science is the noblest of all sciences. But It Is notorious fact that some of the worst things that are ever said about the practice of medicine are said by old practitioners. After reaching an advanced age they seem almost free to admit that all drug stores might be swept Into the sea to great advantage We might add many illustrations to the same effect, and for an explanation there Is the natural weariness over our daily duties which Is felt in all pro- fessions and all business, and the con tempt that comes with familiarity. But since the feeling is 80 general 1t is evil dent that there is no very bright prom ise of change from one kind of work to another, and the lesson to be drawp from 1t Is one of content.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-23
Real Talent,

The editor of the Bushby Clarion leaned back in his chair and surveyed his visitor with a solemn and unwink- ing gaze. You want to know If there's any good reporter in this town?" he said, impresslvely. Well, there Is There's Gid Hobart"
 What sort of work can he doT asked the visitor.
 His capabilities haven't had their full chance yet" said the editor, slow ly, but he's getting on, and I'm afraid we shall lose him before long. Why, last week that fellow wrote two column account of a fire that was thrilling, I tell you!"
 Farmhouse, old mother, grandfath- CT born there, and so forth, suppose" said the visitor.
 No, sir :" said the editor. Tt was a deserted hen-house, that's what 1t was I can tell you, that takes talent! We can't expect to keep Gid with us always"
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-23
No Cloud on His.

Colonel Brownson, eighty-four years old, but still erect and vigorous, was riding leisurely homeward on his bay mare Kit, when be was overtaken by a man residing in the next township, with whom he had a slight acQuaint- ance, and they fell into conversation.
 "I have just been down to the county seat,' said the other, ''on what I sup pose you would say is foolish er- rand, inasmuch as I have lived where am for thirty-seven years, and nearly everybody within forty miles of here knows me. I have been proving up my title"
 Your titleT
 "Yes; and let me tell you, colonel, you had better look up yours. You never can tell what may happen"
 "I am not afraid about my title, sir," majestically answered Colonel Brownson, who had never owned an acre of ground in his life. II won 1t, sir, In the Mexican War"
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-23

by the prefect, in which case they are shown the chapel, where there are cu- rious old memorial tablets, with busts and three-quarter figures In bas relief,
 representing men in quaint costumes and attitudes, not as when prepared for their last long sleep. There Is some beautiful inlaid woodwork there, and the sacristy Is entirely wainscoted with It. Then come the refectory, the kitch- en and corridors off which are the monks cells, now fitted to contain from two to six prisoners beds, according to their size; also workrooms, where looms are kept busy and shuttles dart backwards and forward like live things, where machines have taken the place of the more primitive knitting needles
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-23

In a land of distrust like Russia it is only natural that the precautions taken should be of the most drastic order, hence the use of a royal un- derstudy, who has always been a con spicuous figure at that court. Indeed. 1t was the understudy of the late Czar Alexander III.-a man named Komar- oh-who was murdered In Moscow come years ago, when the murderer thought he had covered himself with glory by assassinating the Car Nich- olas, like his father before him, has an understudy, and the many state functions he attended at the opening of his reign, when the relations with bis people were less strained than they are to-day, were attended for the most part by proxy. No monarch, however made such frequent use of his under study as the late Emperor William of Germany. Every day, as the clock struck 12, the Emperor came out and bowed on the palace balcony. It was not until some time after the Emperor's demise that the secret was made known that the man who appeared daily on the balcony was the royal understudy. And the person who gave the secret away was the great Bismarck.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-23
Thrifty Paganinf,

When Paganini was asked many years ago to play at Yauxhall Gar dens he inquired how many persons the place would hold.
 ''That Is impossible to say" said th. manager. Tt Is a large, open space.
 After some reflection the great vio- llnist Inquired, How many will the large, open space contain when quite full?'
 Perhaps 10000"
 "Ah, 10000 people! And you ask how much?"
 -Four shillings each"
 -Four shillings each! Twenty thou. sand at 4 shilling make SO,OOO; SO,OO( shillings, f4,OOO We'll, will play ip one concert for f3,OOO. and you may have the other thousand."-St. Louis Republic.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-23

and balls of worsted. AS the Mother Superior enters accompanied by visit ors all the occupants rise; each seems to enjoy showing her task, and glad to answer any questions about It. These rooms are bright and sunny, and some of them command lovely views of the Peloro Mountains, clad in every variety of foliage, from the prlckly pear above to banks of maiden hair shaded by pepper trees at their base. They form a strong contrast to the dismal punish ment cells, without light except what can enter through a small grating over the door.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-23
THE FIRST HEPATICAs.
Brought a Taste of springtime to
 the old Couple.

Aren't they lovely, lovelyi' ex- claimed Leila, rapturously, gazing at the bank of flowers she and her SOTO rity sister, Julie, had discovered deep Tn the woods. 'Is there any joy quite like that of gathering the early tlos- some of spring? She sank down on the messy ground and gently pluckett a bunch of the tender flowers.
 Its worth walking two miles be- yond the end of the car line and scraln- bling over high board fence, isn't It, to find such little beauties as theseT' said Julie, as she, too, made bouquet. Wont the luncheon table be charm Ingly decorated with these sweet things? They are much better than the hothouse flowers we usually have at so- rority lunches.'
 "Of course they will, and they are expecting something novel, for I said we should have surprise for them"
 When at last the girls, with their soft hair blowing round their prettily flushed faces, again scaled the fence, carefully guarding their precious flow CTS, they were surprised to see in such a lonely place two rather shabbily dressed old people-a frail little woman and a lame man-sitting on a log. gaz- ing disconsolately at the high barrier to the delectable woodland.
 With deprecating glances downward at their disheveled clothes, Leila and Julie smiled with bright friendliness at the elderly couple.
 "Oh, you have the first hepaticas '" said the lady. Gould you spare me just one? We have come here every spring for years to welcome the early flowers, but this time we find ourselves barred out by this new fence"
 "I might have climbed 1t, but she wouldn't leave me-" The pathetic glance that the old man cast upon his crutches as he spoke went straight to Lella's heart, and she hastily replaced the few flowers she had begun to sepa- rate from her large bunch, and laid them all In the lady's lap, where Ju- lies, too, were quickly placed.
 But, my dears, you mustn't give me all your posies."
 i've wish you to have them." an- swered Leila. "We had the joy of gathering them, and you must have the pleasure of keeping them as long as they will last"
 A moment later Julie said, as she and Leila walked away, "Ws haven't any wild flowers for the sorority lunch, after all"
 "No, we have something better, though a happy memory. and we can
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-23
SOUTH SEA HIGH BRoWs."

In Mallicolo, one of the larger is, ands of the New Hebrides, Miss Bea- trice Grimshaw had the chance of pho tographing what she says in her recent book, Fiji and Its Possibilities" had never been photographed before-the making of conical head. A good many years ago certain men of science, who had procured skulls from all parts of the world, were struck by the extra ordinary egg-like shape of some that came from Mallicolo. No one knew much about the people who owned these remarkable heads, and science forth with erected rather a pretty theory on the basis furnished by the skulls, plac- ing the owners on the lowest rungs of the human ladder, and inferring that they were nearer to the ape than any other type at that time known.
 Later on some one happened to dis cover how 1t was that the skulls come to show this peculiar shape, and the marvel vanished when 1t was known that compression in infancy is the cause It Is still, however, thing curl ous enough. Several other nations com press their infants heads, but none seems to attain quite such a striking result as the Mallicolan, in those dis tricts where the custom is systemat. lcally practiced.
 A conical head, when really vel, done, rises up to a most extraordinary point, and at the same time retreats from the forehead in such a manner that one is amazed to know the owner of this remarkable profile preserves his or her proper senses, such as they are. Miss Grimshaw could not hear, how ever, that the custom was supposed to affect the intellect in any way.
 Tt would be hard to affect what they haven't got" a trader observed on this subject.
 The conical shape is produced b, winding strong sennit cord spirally about the heads of young babies, and tightening the coils from time to time. 4 piece of plaited mat is first put on the head, and the cord is colled over this, so as to give 1t good purchase. The crown of the head is left to develop in the upward and backward fashion that is so much admired.
 One fears the poor babies suffer very much from the process.
 ''The child I saw was fretful and crying, and looked as If 1t were con- stantly in pain," declares Miss Grim shaw, "but the mother, forgetting for the moment her fear of the strange white woman, showed 1t to me proudly pointing out the cords with a smile.
 "She had a normally shaped head herself, and 1t seemed that she had sui. fered by her parents neglect of this important matter, for she was married to a man who was of no particular ac. count. A young girl who was standing beside her when took the photograph had evidently had more careful moth. CT, for her head was almost sugar-loat shaped. It is interesting to know" adds Miss Grimshaw, that this well. brought-up young woman had married chief"
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-23

of Dr. Marsh few hours before, apparently in perfect health he walking the streets of Brooklyn, happy and prosperous Then his sentence fell like shadow across his path. And there escape from It. Yet his heart at this supreme crises light The past hides nothing that should make me ashamed to face the fuure he said and therein Is found the key to this wonderful exhibition of courage Remorse
 stranger him. for he had lived right and dealt fairly with his fellow To be able to greet death with perfect stocisn under such circumstances Is heaven born Quality.-Toledo Blade
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-23
CHILD MARRIAGES IN MEXICO.
Mexican Women Over 80 Have Not Much Chance of Being Married.

Mexican Women Over 30 Have Not
 Much Chance of Being Married.
 Not the least of the romantic fea- lures of the marriages of Mexico are the ceremonies uniting children, says the Mexican Herald. The marriage of girly over 12 years of age and boys over II Is permitted, and most marriages In Mexico come in early life.
 There are about TO to 1S0 marriages month in this capital, a ridiculous proportion in view of the fact that the population by the census of 1900 was 55OOOO, and Is now probably nearer 6OOO00. This small proportion of legal marriages due largely to the expense attending religious ceremony, for the peon Is educa ted to believe that the legal marriage Is not sacred without the church service. Hence when he cannot have the church service he does not bother to have the official service, which Is not expensive, performed
 The general age for women to marry in Mexico Is about 20. The statistics for the past two months show the fol- lowing figures on the marrying of women: From 12 to 20 years, 33; from 21 to 30 years, 1O2; from 3l to 45 years, 24; from 46 to 60 years, 5.
 No woman over 60 was married dur ing thls period. As is seen from these figures, the number of women who mar ried at from 21 to 30 years Is greater than any other. The age at which most women marry In Mexico Is from IS to 24. It is to be observed that In the higher classes the girls marry generally when over 20 and some of them nearly 30 and over 30. while in the middle class a great majority of the women marry before they are 20 years old
 Among the lower class, on the con trary, the number of girls who marry before 20 Is considerable, and many of them marry at 15, 14 and even 12 years. The most recent cases of girls married at 15 and Is are observed among the middle classes and lower class people. One of these Is Angela Carmona, who married at 15 years; another Is a Spanish girl. Rosario Gonzalez, who married at 16, and another Is that of Eduarda Gutierrez. who married at 14.
 AS to the men, the age at which they generally marry is also from q to 30 The statistics for the last two months show that the number of men married at different ages was as fol- lows:
 From 14 to 20 years, 5: from q to 30 years, 90; from 31 to 45 years, 52 ; over 60 years, 1.
 It Is seen that the proportion of men marrying before 30 years Is strong, | although 1t is not as heavy as that of the women married under that age. | The proportion of women married un- | der 30 years Is 136 to twenty-nine, while the same proportion among the | men Is ninety-five to seventy. In Mexico a woman above 30 Is con- sidered as not having much chance of being married and In the middle class the chances are not great beyond 25 | years.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-23

While the question of the exhaustion of the natural resources of the United
 States Is occupying the center of the stage of public interest, 1t is worth while to consider the significance of statistics regarding the petroleum in dustry which are new and startling. Here they are: Until 1S9S-just ten years ago-94 per cent of the mineral oil output of this country came from the States of Pennsylvania, Ohio, h. diana. Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia. Now, so far as quantity is concerned, this region holds second place. Last year its output was co., 100000 barrels, while the output of Texas, California, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas and Oklahoma aggregated 1O0,0C0.0O0 barrels. Fifteen years ago there was hardly suspicion that min eral oil was one of the resources of the West. The Western oil is not so avail able for illumination as for fuel. but there are now resources for illumina- tion which were undreamed of when the Pennsylvania oil fields began to be exploited for kerosene. Then the cleo