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The Ketchikan miner., 1908-02-15
ECONOMICAL DINNER PARTY
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T.So4No M lNJ A IL IiIN IIlN r A ts II
 Games J. Doyle) A willy crocodile,
 Who dweIt upon the Nile, Bethought himself one day to give a
 dnner'
 "Economy, said he, ''Is chief of all with me, And shal! considered be-as Pm d
 sinner.
 With paper pen and ink, He sat him down 70 think, And first of all Sir Lion invited; The Northern Wolf who dwells In rocky Arctic dwells, The Leopard and the Lynx, by blood
 united.
 Then Me Fox the shrewd- No lover he of good And Madam Duck, with sober step
 and stately;
 Aud Mr. Frog, serene In garb of bottle green, Who warbled bass, and bore himself
 sedately.
 Sir Crocodile, content, The invitations sent; The day was come his guests were all
 assembled;
 They fancied that some guile, Lurked in his ample smile Each on the other looked and some-
 what trembed.
 A lengthy time they wait, Their hunger waxes great, And still the hest in conversation
 dallies;
 At last the table s laid, With covered dishes spread, And out, in haste, the hungry party
 sallies. But when-the covers raised On empty plates they gazed, Each on the other looked with due
 attention: Madam Duck sat last of all, And Mr. Frog was small; She softly swallowed him, and made
 no mention.
 This Mr. Fox perceives, And saying, By your leaves, Some punishment is due for this trans
 gression,"
 He gobbled her in haste; Then much to his distaste By Mr. Lynx was taken in possession. The Wof-without a pause In spite of teeth and claws Left nothing of the Lynx to tell the
 story:
 The Leopard, all irate At his relations fate, Made mince meat of that wol6sh mon-
 ster hoary.
 The Lion raised his head ''Since I am King" he said, "[t ill befits the King to lack his dn-
 ner"
 Then on the Leopard sprang With might of claw and fang, A Iu lUduS Llcdi upOu tIiuo SpottCu
 sinner. | Then saw in sudden fear Sir Crocodile draw near And heard him speak with feelings of
 distraction,
 "Since all of you have dined, Well suited to your mind, You surely cannot grudge me satisfac- tion "' And sooth, deal of guile Linked in his ample smile, As down his open throat the roar
 ing Lion hasted.
 "Economy, with me,
 Is chief of al," said he, And I'm glad to see there's nothing
 wasted. :"
 Washington, Feb. 13.-One of the ships in the fighting squadron under command of Admiral Evans will stop at Tortoise islands and search for William Jeffs of Connecticut who was
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-02-15

New York, Feb. ll.-Copper is quoted at thirteen and three-eiphths today,
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-02-15

Washington, Feb. 13.-One of the ships in the fighting squadron under command of Admiral Evans will stop at Tortoise islands and search for William Jeffs of Connecticut who was stranded on that island about year ago.
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not anticipate any very serious result from the injury.
 (From Wednesday Daily)
 The mother of Tongass Georges wife died in Wrangell Monday night.
 F. w. Pettigrove. San Francisco, is in town, registered at the Stedman.
 c. A. Jamieson, of Seattle, and A. B. Wilson, of Hadley, are registered at the Cornell today.
 The tug Sea-lion came in last night America laden with 3, GOO tons oi Jum- Do ore for the shelter at Tacoma.
 The weather clerk appears to have lapsed from his recent good behavior, and is giving all sorts of weather again. -principally bad and indifferent.
 The Ladies' Tuesday club met at the home of Mrs. Swineford yesterday afternoon where they discussed per sonally prepared programme with, pre- sumably, pleasure and profit to them selves.
 The Kechikan Power Co.,, have just completed Il line of storage sheds on its wharf fronting the bay. The sheds are to be used to store boxes awaiting the arrival of the ship that is to take them to the westward.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-14

A very pleasant surprise party
was given at the home of Alexander
Ivey last Tuesday evening in honor
of his birthday. Mr. IveY was
not the only one surprised for most
of the guests got the idea from their
invitation that they were to be
the only ones present. There were
90 friends and neighbors there how
ever and they spent the evening in
visiting and merry making A
splendid supper was served and all
enjoyed themselves.
The auction sale Of Melvin Will
liams, held on the Quincy Williams
farm, 81 miles southwest of Hurri-
cane, last Wednesday, was largely
attended by men from all sections
of the west and south portions of
the county. The weather was ideal
ly pleasant and the bidding spirited
Nearly everything sold at very
fair prices, the total amounting to
about 5000, A number of Lancas-
ter people we're in attendance. r.
N. Hoskins, of Bloomington, Of1ciat
ed in his usual capable manner as
auctioneer, and Richard Meyer Jr
of the Union State bank, clerked
the sale. Mr.. Williams will go
shortly to Cassville, where he has
purchased the shoe store formerly
conducted by his uncle, the late
Joseph Geiger.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-14
A Servants Paradise.

Every kitchen has a window with
one pane out in the Brazilian town OF
Rio Grande do Sul,' said cook. THAT
town is servants paradise.
Servants live in their own homes
there, as they should everywhere.
They come to work at seven in the
morning and they quit at seven at
night. A 12-hour day. Quite long
enough.
'The paneless window is for the
milkman, the baker, the butcher, SO
that these traders can leave their SUD.
plies-they usually come early-in a
safe place. The Rio Grande servant
is, of course, not there to receive
them. She is in bed at her own
home"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-14
EninmaticaI. But True.

Person, the celebrated English
Greek scholar, president of st. Johns
college in the University of Cam
bridge, took a-ride every day on big
black horse. A stranger being shown
the sights OF the town asked, as he
saw Person riding down Jesus lane:
"Who is that?'' est. Johns head on a
charger" answered the other with
perfect truth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-14
Golden Rule the Best.

The Golden Rule is worth all the
etiquette Books in the world, for the
epigram that manners are minor
morals" is very much more than a
Witticism. A man who treats others
as he would like to have them treat
him may not be entirely polished but
that superficial finish will come from
rubbing against other people. There
would be no bores in the world il
everyone cared to avoid causing dis
comfort and ANNOYANCE to others.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-14
Horse. HOG and Elephant m One.

TIUTs5I Toy aHu EIepHaht N Ohss
G. G. Minnick, of 1868 Darien street
Philadelphia, week ago cut from a
tree near. Secane station z section OF
forked limbs for a onepiece three
legged STOOL The three limbs where
they are cut off are in the perfect
likeness, one of horses hoof, the
second Of a hogs split hoof and the
third like an elephants trunk. The
mouth and the trunk of the elephant
are startlingly true to nature. ThA
likeness is of natures own carving
All Mr.. Minnick had to do was to
strip the bark OFF
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-14
Fish That Cold Cannot Harm.

Some varieties of fish can stand
any amount of cold without harm.
Perch will live in ponds which are
frozen practically solid in every hard
winter. The whitefish of Canada,
caught through holes in the ice, have
been picked up frozen so stiff that
they would break like brittle sticks,
yet when carefully thawed out showed
signs of life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-14
ALLIGATOR in Church.

The alligators are getting bad at
Greenville, S. c., and are even taking
the pools of the Baptist churches as
places OF eefuge. A fve-foot alliga-
tor was found in the pool Of the Bap-
fist church. The saurian was discov.
cred by plumber who waded into
the pool for the purpose of repairing
a leak, and he was scared out of
years growth, as we'll as out of the
water.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-14
Notice.
OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK

OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK.
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance
with the provisions of Section Al of the re-
vised Statutes of 1885, as amended by
will be received by me for the furnishing of
$1,000 ballots for the election to be held in
the several voting precincts of Grant county,
on April 18th. 1908.
Bids will be received up TO Thursday even
ing. March 26.
For specifications and time of delivery
call at my office. @. Il. TUFFLEY,
County Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-14
pamane Done hy Rats.

The rat is such a nuisance that In
England alone it is estimated he
causes damage to the extent of $780,
100000 every year. If all the young
rats lived, a single pair would in
three years multiply to $4,000 rats.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-14

We can save you money on
mems, boys and children's clothing
at The Boston Store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-14

Do not forget the great shoes and
oxfords sale at The Boston Store;
very low prices.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-14

Alt & Sons are receiving, this
week, two carloads of choice north
ern potatoes for their retail trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
The STANDARD OIL Suit

New York, Dec. John d. Arch
bold twisted over The iuterroea,ions by
Prosecutor Frank b Kellogg when the
hsarlog of the federal suit asssiing the
corporate life of the Standard Oh Com
psny OF New Jersey was resumed this
morning before U. S. Commissioner
Ferris. The iine Of specific inquiry pur.
sued by the prosecutor is full Of impor-
lance for the magnstes Of the Standard
Oil, who already see visions of trailing
sleuths primed with al inttrminabe
chain of clues glesued from the testi-
mony of Rockefeller and Archbold.
With the close of each day it becomes
more and more apparent that the De-
partment of Justice sets less store on the
ultimate success of the dissolution suit
and the hope Of formidable criminal
prosecution of officials for alleged viola
lions of the Sherman antitrust Law.
While the testimony now being adduced
can neither be utilized by the defense as
basis of contention for immunity fer
the purpose OF future criminal prosecu-
ton, it will afford trail fer the guild
snce of the government ferrets who may
be set on the track of those who con-
spired and maintained the iBscrutable
policy of Standard Oil.
The hearing now in progress which
may continue through the month OF
February, will conclude the federal pros
ecution of this suit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
Preparing for War.

Vienna, Dec. Austria will flood
the newiy-annexed province of Bosnia
with an army of 100000 men, If the
movements started today by the war
party, under the leadership of Prince
Franz Ferdinand, is successful.
The plan is to make a whirlwiud
campaign in Bosnia aud stamp out the
revolt against Austria's annexation. Ar
rsngements ars also being made to send
large army against Montenegro by way
of the Adia:ic.
The situation in Bosnia, Montenegro
aud SerVia is 80 serious tba, the war
leaders will no longer await action by
other Europeans powers, but will strike
10 defiance of all the powers. They are
now considering the seizure Of strategic
points in SerVis and Montenegro as
preliminary to an open campaign agaiDs.
these countries.
There is no denial tba the war party is
nowin the ascsnda1cy. It's leaders consid-
er the emperor 10 have grown childish
and are disposed to ignore his demands.
The emperor and Ferdinand arc reported
to have had personal alteration yes
terday over the latter's pursuance of his
war policy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
Anarchy in Bohemia.

Prague, Dec. 2-.The riotipg OF
Czech secessionists reached its height
today in the barricsding of many streets
aud engagements with the troops in
which a number are reported killed and
many injured. The force of rioters has
been so increased within the last "a
hours that they are now able to hold
their own with the police and troops,
and unless the government sends rein
forcements quickly, there is danger of
the Czechs temporarily taking the city.
Ia the face Of voleys OF stones and 10
many instances shots from armed rioters
the troops are tearing down the BARI
cades, but IS fast as one is demolished,
another is erected. The hospitals are
filed with wounded soldiers and Ozechs.
The spirit of anarchy is sweeping all
over Bohemia. The authorities seul
representations to the government to-
day that the seriousness of the situation
is not appreciated and that the most
vigorous repressive measures will have
t) be iopted a. once. The Czscbs are
demanding secession from Austria.
Late TODAY the government resorted to
the drastic measure of placing the city
under martial law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
TELEdRAPHIC BREVITIES

Barry Thsw's appeal for liberation
from tue hospital for the criminal insane
a Mit,eaWaD, New York, is now in the
hands of the judges of the United States
Circuit Court Of Appeals a. Philadelphia
10 the custer suit filed by the State at
rulss, Okla, against the Indian Terri
tory lllumin' ting OIL Company, Gov
ernor Haskell ba3 opened his promised
tight to nullify the lease OF Cage Indian
LANDS which he claims vas wrODgfuily
granted by President Roosevelt.
The hearings ia the case of the
government against the Dupont De
Memoirs Company, charged with com
bining to restrain trade we're resumed
at Wilmington, Del today. The de-
fsn5alts failed 10 produce the books AID
records as they were required to do oy
the government.
France today made known her sel'c'
ton Of Louis Renault of France, and )
Edward Fry, Of Euglaud, as her two ar-
bitrators in the settlement Of the Ca a
Blanca dispute with Germany. 1t was
also announced that Doctor Kriege is
one of Germany's selections, his col
league not yet having been chosen.
The Cuban navy ia practically out Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
News Of the Day.

A cat, buried fer eight days, was yes-
terda3 taken alive from the Gold street
death trench in Brooklyn, where the
great catastrophe of last week occurred.
The District ofOolumbis Court of APP
peals decided yesterday that the Catho-
lie University cannot recover wrongly
invested funds from the sureties of
Thomas Wsggaman,
TIE fnll text of the notes exchanged
between the United Safes and japan
declaring their policy in the Far East
was made public by the American ; ate
Department last night. The notes show
that the initiative in the negotiations
was taken by the japanese government.
Letters which Mrs. Eleanor Msrron
Cowper, the playwright and actress,
who shot herself 10 New York on Fri.
day, wrote Just before her set aud which
have Leen kept from the public until her
death, which occurred Monday in New
York, make it evident that suicide
pact exist d between her and James d.
Wsllick, the actOr-ma0ager, who COM
mitted suicide at the Commercial Hotel,
in Middletown, n. Y, on May l.
Within three hours after he WAS sworn
IN yesterday as Secretary of the Navy
Truman II. NeWberry settled a contro-
versy that had existed within the navy
for several years by virtually creating a
general staff. This action followed Mr.
Newberry's first participation in Ca5j-
net meeting. The order eularges the
general board to an unlimited member
ship, which may be drawn from both
staff and line, and brings the general
beard into closer harmony with the
board on construction by having one or
more officers members of each body.
This WAS accomplished by simple
change ia the regulations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
The Pops's Condition,

Rome, Dec. 2.-Agsinst tue Wig Tous
protests of his physicians, the pope left
his bed for short time today to say
mass in the private chapel. After the
mas the pontff returned to bed, but
felt strong enough to give sn audi er ce
to Cardinal Merry del Val, the p sp al
secretary. While the pope is much iLn-
proved over his condition of yesterday,
Or. Petscci and the other physic' aus in
attendance are afraid that he will over
tax his returning strength and suffer a
relapse. The pope passed a comforts bic
night. DR.. Petaccl found him free Of
fever today, but there is still the we'll
developed case of bronchitis. Owing to
the pope's advanced age, there is fear
that his ailment may develop into pneu-
monis. General audiences will be re-
sumed next Monday if the pOpe's con-
Vaiescence continues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
Killed In the Jam.

Vienna, Dec. 2.--S Z hundred people
have been injured aud probably a bait
dozen killed in the Jam of nearly 2. 00O,-
600 people that is blockadiug the Streets
OF Vienna today in honor of the sixtieth
anniversary of Emperor Franz JosePE
reign.
In some Of the streets, particularly
the Ribg strasse, the crowds are so dens Q
that the people have been unable to move
since carly last evening.
Scores have fallen from exhaustion
and have been lifted out over the heads
ofthe sea Of humanity that packs every
foot Of space.
In panic early last evening, four per-
sons were killed and more than 100 in
jured before order could be restored.
The police are resorting to heroic meas
ures TO prevent disorder.
The emperor received today a constant
stream of delegations. II honor of the
event he has distributed 3,400 decora-
tons and titles, the most conspicuous Of
which being the grand cross of ST.
Stephen, bestowed upon Baron Won
Aerenthal, Austrian foreign minister.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
Reward Offered for Dynamlters.

Cleveland, o. Dec. 2.-Twenty-four
bridges just finished or iu course of con-
struction by the National Firectors AS
ISOLATION, otherwise called the "Bridge
Trust" have been destroyed by dynamite
during the last year and today the or
galizatiOn announced its determination
10 find and punish the dynsr tiers. A re-
ward of 81, 600 has been offered. The
National Erectors' Associa lion is COM
posed of 81 firms, including all the
leading bridge building companies in the
country. b. r. Brady, se cretary aud
manager of the Cleveland district, who
is authority for the above statementu, de-
clares that these bridges we're dypaniited
in pursuance Of an organized plans OF
hostility TO the association.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
Virginia News.

4'AA es PsAA @'AA9th pOhh9Ube VIM W W
?. Johnson, died at her home in Fred
erckburg yesterday of hesrt trouble.
Mrs. Aphelis 5. Marshall. of West
morelsnd county, widow Of George w
Marshall, died At her home few days
ago, aged seventy-nine.
The wedding of Miss Helen Walton
O'Ferrall, daughter OF the late Gov.
Charles 7. O'Ferrall, to Mr.. John Tay-
Ior Thompsoo, of Fsrmville, took place
10 Richmond yesterday evening.
The Letsrman Company department
store at Chsrlottesvil has effected q
compromise Win It's creditors, a1d the
concern will continue in business. AIrs.
Pauline L.tsrran will be in control.
Joseph Garrison, a wheelwright.
near Stafford Store, Stafford county,
committed suicide yesterday. He blew
the top Of Bis head eff with q shotgun.
he was 81 years I'D and Is survived by
a widow and several children.
Congressman Carter Glsss, of Lynch
burg, last night announced his candi-
dacy for governor OF Virginia. There
ars now four candidate in The field: Mr..
Glass, Judge William II. Mann, Henry
o. Stuart and Harry St. George Tucker
Frank Davenport, negro, twenty
years old, was convicted yesterday ia
the Norfolk County Circuit Court of the
murder of John Taylor, also colored,
aboard the fishing steamer E. Warren
Reed last July. He was sentenced to
die in the electric chair January 4.
Harry RideDOur, The village black.
smi h OF MaUrertown, four miles north
of Woodstock believes be has discovered
the art Of temperiug copper, lost for cen
Vries. Rdeuour keeps his formula q
secret with the hope of securing a large
sum for the patent which he has secured.
Last night at 9 O'Clock, q, the First
Presbyterian Church, Lynchourg, John
Graham Sale, OF Wslcb, W. Va, and
Mrs Nellie Moore Quinn, Of Lynchburg,
sere married BY DR.. James D. Paxton,
pastor of the church. The groom is a
brother Of Mr. Dan Sale who once re-
sided in this city.
Owing to the prevalence of disease
among cst.le in several of the states,
Governor Swanson yesterday issued
proclamation declaring a strict quaIau-
line. The proclamation was brought
about by letter from the State Veteri.
nary BOARD, which statas that many
cattle from Maryland, Pennsylvanis,
New York, Michigan, New jersey and
several other states have been crossing
the stare line, bringing with them a
communicative disease which has de-
rOyed msDy cattle.
Roy Ollie Smith, ? wears old, the son
OF Mrs. Hiram II. Smith, an actress
now touring the south, was kidnapped
from 10 front of his grandmother home
in Richmond Monday by q mau who, it
has been since learned, is his father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith formerly lived in
Danville, but the husband, so she
claims, deser,ed his vile some years ago,
sud their son was taken care of by his
grandmother, Mrs w. A. Moore. Mrs.
S NTH secured r position on the stage,
and 10 this way has supported her child
and self. This year she is the leading
woman with the Texas Ranger" Com
pany, playing in The south.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
TOday's Telegraphic News
Alexis dOvernment Oyerthrowu.

Alexis Government OVerthrown.
Port au Primer, Dec. 2.-Poit au
Prince has revolt,d against the govern
ment Of President Nord Alexis.
The people have seized the city and
eiis blished a provisional government.
with General Legitme as the temporary
president.
The coup was accomplished without
aoy resistance from tue soldiers.
The government troops throughout
have been 10 4ymIa by With the move.
men, aud they were 70, even ordered 10
attempt to check the overthrow of the
Alexis government.
TIC sentiment of the people of the
capital against continuing the hope less
struggle against Gen. S mon, leader OF
the iasurgeut forces, crystalized within
the last "a hours, aud early today it
was seen that the people intended TAX
ing matters into their own bands.
The revolt in the capital, II is believed,
will end the revolution, az Alexis is no ~
left without an element Of support. The
exact status of the new government set
up here toward Gen. Simon is not an
nounced, but it is considered probable
tina. the iDsurgent leader will play the
l,aIing role 10 the establishment Of the
permanent government
Port au Prince, Dec. 2.-PlsuS for TO-
days coup were laid last night aud this
morning, The men who planned the
overthrow moved quietly about the city
and took possession of the various van
tage points. General Canal, senator,
vas the prime mover Of the SCI enc. Not
a shot was fired 10 the execu lion of the
bold plan. NOrd Alexis became presi-
dent of Hayti in 1902 aud his term would
hare ended next year. He is 92 yesrs
old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEC. ?, 1908,

SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE VIII
SON has decided 10 take personal dlrec'
ton of the fight against the highly con-
ts0ious foot and mouth disease when
has broken out among the cattle in GER
tain sections OF Pennsylvania, Maryland
and New York, He has begun holding
conferences with inspectors in those
ststss. One of the greatest dangers
feared is that the dairy supply OF the
great cities will become infected More
than 200 inspectors are in the afflicted
area killing cattle which show the hfs'
ATOMS of the disease. The territory no"
covered by the disease is already larger
,ban the section of New England which
nod the same trouble two years sgo.
The secretary has asked all railroads east
ot the Mississippi to disinfect their ca''le
equipment that had been in the infected
Goo within six weeks. The disease
when transmitted to man is seldom
f.+s1 It's inyarisble signs are sores
o,ont the mouth and between the toes
p,H.lo Is the chief center OF the Presen'
endemic. The British government nS'
OroraDtiped sgaiust all cattle from Ne"
VI New Jersev and Pennsylvania