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The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-26

The man who occasionally looks be- hind him may be doing so to measure his progress. and then again he may be looking out for the sherlhr.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-26
COURAGE.

N ECACSE ! hold .t sinful Co dCspon And win not let the bitterness ol U Blind mo with burning tears. but
 look beyond Its tumult and iSs strife: Because lift my head above he mist. Where the sun shines and the broad
 brsezes blow. By every ray and every roindrop kissed That Gods love doth bestow. Think you find uo bitterness ut all. No burden to be borne, Ike Christians
 pack? Think you there are no ready tears to Because I keep them back? Why should I hug ufe.s ills with cold re.
 serve
 To curse myself end all who love mel
 Nay, A thousand times more good than de.
 serve
 God gives me every day And in each one Of these rcbeulous tears. Kept braveIy back. he makes rainbow Grateful take his slIsh,cs, sItt-no Nor any doubts are mine Dark skies mus, clear. and when the
 clouds are past One golden day rgdeCnS weary year; Patient listen. sure that sweet at last VIII sound his voice ot cheer. Then vex me not with chidinE. Let me be; I must De glad and grateful to the end: I grudge you not your C0'l and darkness
 me
 The powers of light b"criend.
 Celia ThaNter.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-26

Being good that evil may come Of it beats being bad that good may come of It in the estimation of his Satanic majesty.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-26
FAIR AND CALM AFTER SNOW
YUKON RIVER SAILIRGS

The result of the observation taken At Moore wharf at midnight, Sept. 25 1908, is as follows Temperature time observat'n.3S above Max. temp. preceding 24 hours.45 above Min. |" .24 above Mean |" |" .35 above
 Barometer 5000
 Cloudy and calm.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-26
POSITION AS SALESMAN

Would like position as salesman in store or would take an outside job. Ex- perienced furniture salesman-refnish- CT, upholster and repsirer. Addres F A care Alaskan. l3G Of
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-26

We have just received our fall line of Royal tailoring samples. They are the best and most extensive offered to the public. Please call and see tnem.-F q. Clayson X Co l2l
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-26
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Perhaps joy cometh in the morning, but some of them aren't early riserS.
 We always like to speak a,dIsinter- ested word for the doctrine of non- resistance.
 If a homely girl with much money talks to enough men she finally comes to believe she Is beautiful.
 Re also waits who tries to serve a woman.
 We would like to believe in angels, but some of them won't letus.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-26

The law says you can drink if you want to. Enough said, drink Rainier Beer at the Mascot-draught or hottled
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-12
Preeur.or Of the Eaele.

Everybody recognizes the American
seagle as the emblem of the United
States, but not everybody knows that
before the eagle was adopted the popu-
lar symbol of the young nation was !
rattlesnake. 8,
Early In the revolutionary war hass
used to be carried by the colonists
which bore n rattlesnake with this mot
to: "Don't tread on me"
Those who adopted this symbol be-
slieved that thelreptile was specially fit-s
ting as IN emblem Of the national
character. The rnttlesnake does not
willingly attack man but when hard
driven 1t becomes vicious; nevertheless,
1t always gives fair warning Of its
presence and intention. The poets Of
the day said that the bright eyes OF the
snake, free from lids, represented cease-
less vigilance.
In course Of time, however, the hum
BILE snake became too insignificant as a
national emblem and more impress
ssive symbol was desired and the nspir-
Ing and expanding c0lonists lifted their,
eyes from the creatures ofSthe earth to
the heavens and chose the eagle MS best.
suited to their needs. The eagle means
vigilance and activity and speaks of
lofty heights, Of endurance and fierce
courage and Of protection to home and
young ones-Philadelphla Record: I,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-12

despair she took her portfolio under
her arm and returned to the veranda;
the shade of the orchard beyond entic-
ed her and she ran down the steps and
past the flower beds to the gate on the
other side Entering. she sought her
favorite retreat in the fork Of gnarl-
ed old apple tree. A lazy breeze was
blowing, stirring the leaves about her
with q vague, musical rustic, and
cooling the hot blood In her cheeks.
She took up her pen and selected q
sheet Of note paper. A twig cracked
sharply, and she sat up alert. The
paper slipped from her fingers.
Did startle you?" inquired a deep
voice under the apple tree.
mot the least" said she. disposlng
herself with studied primfless against
/ the knotted limb at her back
The minister vaulted the lower limb
easily and picked out a comfortable
seat opposite, tossing his hat on net
work Of branches
Viola regarded him first with cold.
ness, then with assumed Indifference,
finally with friendly smile that was
the hardest thing she had ever ac-
complished in her twenty-one years.
But he must never, never guess unless
he had already done So And II he
had she must set to work to prove to
him that he was altogether wrong!
"viola," he began In his straightfor-
ward way, 1--WE come to. you with a
confession. hope you are not going
toto disapprove7"
For second the girl said nothing.
He looked rather young for his age,
she thought. He must be at least IS.
but his black hair was full Of waves,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-12
Sly old Commodore.

when Commodore Vanderbilt was
alive says New York Central off,
cial, "the board of directors of the
New York Central used to find their
work all cut out for them when they
met. All they had to do was to ratify
his plans and adjourn. Yet they had
their uses Occasionally a man would
come to him with some. scheme which
he did not care to refuse outright.
"tAfy directors are difficult body
of men to handle he would say. I'll
submit 1t to 'em, but warn you that
they are hard to manage
"The matter would be submitted to
the board when 1t assembled and
promptly rejected.
There the commodore would say
when his visitor came to learn the re-
suit. Il did the best could, but 1
told you in advance that my directors
were an obstinate lot"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-12
PETERS LITTLE TALENT.

mo use sighed Peter. Il can't
thing Of one single thing to do that
will bring me any money to put into
the missionary box Miss Potter talk
ed to US about using our talents, but
n haven't got any talent unless tits
for fishing" =
Suddenly Peter struck his hands to-
sgether. My stars!" he exclaimed,
Il never thought OF that; l believe
III try It."
90 he went to the barn and got
his fishing tackle. which wasn't very
elaborate. Peter cut the pole him
self from the straightest sapling he
could And in the woods. But he knew
the mountain brooks the best of all
the village boys, and that day he
fished more carefully than he ever
did before because Of the big purpose
in his heart. He even went to the
deep hole where the foaming brook
comes over the cliff, and there he
caught his largest trout.
He weighs half pound, II he
weighs an rhince!" cried Peter.
I Twenty Ana trout, all nicely laid in
cool leaves. Peter brought back to the
Village. But now the hardest part
of my jds is yet to come" he said.
Guess Ill try Mrs. Purington first"
oh, you delightful boy!" exclaimed
Mrs Purington when Peter opened
his basket: Just what want for my
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-12

piled earnestly, that is all that could
be desired perfect. Her eyes," lie
scrutlnized her with surreptitious anx-
iety, "her eyes are splendidly, wontl.
rously brown" He paused. Viola
listened movelessly. "Her hair is
brown. too-and most beautiful
A queer silence followed his words.
When Viola looked up she was pale,
but valiant, and she seemed all at once
thousands Of miles away.
"She must be very, very lovely
this GIRL" she said, dreamily. "Do I
know herr"
The minister looked somewhat In
scrutable as he made reply:
u am not sure-perhaps you do not
She returned his gaze with absent
eyes. Z
"wells" he prompted with an enls-
matte smile.
Well, l really don't see what I'm to
tell you except that I'm delighted to
know you are $3.50 happy and that
that" she bit her lips, ITO congratu.
s.I = Z
But 1t is not time for congratula.
TONS" he interposed thoughtfully, .you
don't understand"
NO." said she, shaking her head.
mo, I'm afraid do not"
ITS this way he pursued eagerly,
bending near to her, 1--WE been called
to Cloverdale don't want to go with
out first finding out whether she will
go with me-" He REDEEMED and broke
of, keeping his hands locked to the
limbs on which they were resting.
The only thing" remarked Viola
with sage eyes and sinking heart, sis
to tell her that truth and get 1t over
quick She caught her breath. "May.
be you have told her?' she suggested
tentatively.
Not just as should like to-"
'sThen you will, at once7 Put your
fate to the test, as they say In tire
some love stories.'
do you consider them tiresome?v
"Other peoples
.srhen well not waste any more time
- i y
discussing other peoples" He bent
farther till his warm breath famed
the loose gold about her temples
"vio1a," he said, II love you. Will you
be my wifei"
"Oh," she said, II DON'T
you don't love mel" with swiftly
clouding eyes.
! g. y r :
Viola met his look with wonderful
little smile breaking through the shad-
ows of her face, "But-but my hair
Isn't brown at ALL" she said bewilder-
ingly, "and my eyes are Enthusiastically
blue"
and mine," laughed he, with hi.
arms about her, "are color-blind. Shall
20 to Cloverdale?"
1--WE mustn't think of It," she said
New Orleans Times Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-12

Many claim that the nest should be
on the ground. but all claims that hens
should have their nests on the moist
ground are unsupported by facts. What
is required for the hen in winter Is q
snug, warm location, while In summer
she should have cool place, says the
Washington Farmer.
+ The best material for nest ID dry
earth on the bottom, with chopped hay
over the earth. Then dust the nest,
hen and eggs with good insect powder,
and put a small quantity Of tobacco re-
fuse In the nest.
Should an egg be broken, or the nest
become foul, clean ii thoroughly. The
broken egg will cause lice quicker than
anything else. But first see that the
hen has no lice, then give her good
eggs, and she will bring of brood
II she has warm and comfortable
nest.
The nest should be made movable, 80
that 1t can be taken outside for clean
ing. and should never be placed where
any OF the fowls can roost upon 1t, or
cause 1t to become filthy. 1t should
never be SO high as to compel effort to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-12
a Government G.rden.

3eg Old Fort Brown is now an orchard
and garden, in which citrus and other
fruits and variety of semitroplcal
plants are growing, besides the truck
that is specially adapted to that soil
and climate. When the excursionists
Of the San Antonio Business Mems Club
were In Brownsville few days ago
they were treated to some Of the fine
melons grown in the government inclos-
ure, and were gratified by the exhibit
ton Of the great variety Of plants and
vegetables Illustrative Of the agricul-
tnral aud horticultural possibilities Of
the lower Rio Grande valley. There.
need be no fear OF overproduct,on
where there Is judicious marketing. The
markets OF the North and East Will
readily absorb all the early fruits and
vegetables of southwest Texas, which,
by reason Of their earlier appearance
In the market, are without ccmpetltio,
from the outside. San Antonio E1.
pipss.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-12

his eyes bright and clear, his face rud-
dy with health.
"I'm considering somewhat impor-
tant STEP" he went on muslngly, his
glance sweeping the sky. the ground,
and settling Mt last upon her slightly
flushed face, "and I want your-your
advice"
Miner she querled, a tiny furrow
wrinkling the bridge Of her nose. She
crossed her hands at the back of her
head and stared past him at the rows
Tof apple trees in the distance.
The minister regarded her solemnly
for moment, opening his lips twice to
speak, then closing them again uncer-
tainly. shadow drifted across his
good-looking face. Perhaps" he sug.
gested with downward infection, "the
affair does not interest your
Viola could not suppress a smile at
the lugubrious countenance before her,
and steadying her breath, she gazed
straight into the minister's eyes, But
only for dash. Something in them
that she could not altogether make ont
caused her to turn her head with a
swift heartbeat.
"Of course, 1t interests me-" she said
with rush Of enthusiasm, recollectins
her role, II thought you We're sure OF
that-always."
He Strengthened himself then, and
with gesture of determination broke
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-12
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Meeting the Question &
Observation-Disclosures
~~~~~~N~


Viola met the postman at the front
door He gave her two letters; one
was addressed in Diana Colvert's abb
surdly angular hand. and was bulky,
with fortnight's accumulated effus-
Ion; the other bore her name In the
familiar caligraphy of Eustace Van
diver, who had proposed to her. quarter
" for half dozen years.
She went out and sat down on the
veranda steps and broke the seal Of
the FIRST one with eager fingers; d.
ana's letters were interesting, If
rather yoluminous She consumed the
first eight pages avidly, then suddenly
the sheets fell from her hands and
-nuttered to the ground. The roses, the
hollyhocks, the snapdragons, the
yiolets and tessamine, nodding and
dropping in the sun-warmed air, melt
ed swiftly into hideous rainbow Of
impossible color, the matutinal chlrp-
ing Of the birds grew harsh and mock
ing, the blue Of the sky turned black.
At last she stopped and gathered the
letter into her trembling hands and
went on with her reading.
The minister, their minister, going to
be married and move to Cloverdale!
Billy Colvert, Diana's brother, had had
letter from him, SO there could be no
mistake about 1t. And she-what a
little simpleton she had been to waste
her affections on someone who was GO
ing to wed another girl. Surely, in
their intimate relations Of the last
year he must have guessed her morti-
flying secret; probably he was taking
this very step to get clear of her. Burn
ing tears sprang to viola's eyes and
dripped over her throbblng cheeks.
But she dashed them away In fierce
self-scorn, and read on to the end, her
lips compressed, the blood scorchlng
her temples.
There were his exact words, quoted
from Billy's letter: II am seriously
considering making change In my
residence. hope soon to marry the
dearest girl In the world and bring
her with me to Cloyerdale. But, Of
course, 1t will rest with her whether
1 shall accept the call or not-that is
woman's prerogative, isn't it7 How
ever, let us see you In Brookwood
whenever 1t suits your convenience to
come. etc"
Viola folded up the closely written
sheets and returned them to the envel-
ope. Then she opened young Vandiv.
er's letter with mechanical fingers and
glanced YEARLY at his twenty fifth dec
laration Of love, accompanied by an i'm
passioned plea to marry him and sail
for Europe In June. whittier he was 60
ing to complete his course at Heidel-
berg. Go abroad-away from 1t all
show him that she had not given her
love unmasked, and that :
She flung back her head with quick
accession of pride, and excitement
smile to her lips, glow to her eyes.
She would do IT; yes, she would ac-
cept Eustace yandiyer and go with him
to the ends Of the earth If need be-
anywhere away from this.
IL.
She went to her room and sat down
at her desk, but something seemed to
dull her brain and numb her hands;
she could not write a syllable. In
+ n i ~ lI FL u b
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-12
THE CRICKET.

~ 4
Oh, to be cricket,
That's the thingi
To sclrry In the grass
And to have ones fingi
And It's oh, to be a cricket
In the warm thistle-thicket
Where the siIn-winds pass,
Winds awning,
And the bumble-bees hang humming
Hum and swing,
And the honey-drops are coming!
Its to be summer rover,
That can see a sweet and pick It
With the sting!
Never mind the sting
And it's oh to be q cricket
In the clover 81
A gay summer rover
In the warm thistle thicket, Is
Where the honey drops are coming, 4,
Where the humble bees hang humming-
That's the thing!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-12
PEOPLE, NOT THE BOSSES. RULE.

You may say all you please Of the
cunning of political maneuvering
and of the resources Of chicanery.
All schemes will prove as chlld's
play If the people set out to deal
with a real issue Of popular govern
ment and the supremacy of the con-
stitution Of this State over race track
gamblers. 1t is well that there
should be organization to advance
party principles. 1t is well that 1t
should be effective; vigorous and
skillful leadership is required. But
1t is the duty of an elected officer
to serve the people and not any par
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-12
IN THE ROCK CRAB TANK,

IN Yt1G HOCk GNAb TANK.
It is not always the most striking
sly colored or the biggest fishes that
attract the most attention at the
Aquarium. Visitors may easily be-
come greatly interested in creatures
of far commoner and more familiar
kinds. as they are, for instance, in
the doings OF the various homely crus-
taceans and fishes to be, seen here
In the rock crab tank.
In this tank there. are about sew
enty-five rock crabs and. to give 1t
more life and variety, half a dozen
small Holsters and few tomcods,
white perch and founders, the fishes
being all small. The tank is large
and It's denizens being all small there
Is plenty Of room in 1t for every one
Of them to swim about freely. and.
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Swornd. ON rree.., 7

The following mixture is recommend
ed for wounds Of any kind on trees !:
melt resin and warm little crude pc
itroleum in separate vessels, pouring
into a third vessel three parts Of resin
to one Of petroleum, This seals the
wound very effectively until grown
over. 1t is said to not run In warm
weather, nor crack In cold, and cuts
covered with It win not fail to heal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-12

"Mr. Heller called you a hack writer.
pa" said the editors little son. what
does he mean by that r.
"Ie means, my son." replied the
editor. that I've got Ratchet always
ready for such miserable creatures az
lie H. Philadelphia Press
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-12
H. wIould,

Roosevelt loves man who has ! !
large family. -
The man who married the fat wo-
man in the museum would be Just his
;aind3 ~ people, wouldn't he ?'-lioustou
Post
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-12
spray wan KIN csalins Moth,

Spray Will XIII Codling Moth.
Death and final determination for
the codling moth! Joy and increased
profits for the apple growers of Colo
RADIO and the orchard men of the
world! The devastating reign of this
unconquerable pest Is nearly at an end,
thanks to Clarence G. Gillette, profess
sor OF zoology and entomology at the
Colorado Agricultural College, Fort
Collins.
For more than eighteen years Pro
lessor Gillette has devoted much time
and energy to perfecting spray
which would successfully kill or the
codllng moth, and at last success has
crowned his efforts. His discovery of
method to annihilate the codling
moth is not exactly of recent date,
but year by year he has improved upon
his solution for an effective spray, and
recent experiments have proved his
complete success.
Up to within the last fifteen years
the dread cooling moth has destroyed
annually from 30 to 70 per cent of
the yield of Colorado apple orchards,
and its deyastations have been pro-
portionately great throughout the en-
tire world. For the codling moth Is
not native OF this State. 1t was Inn
ported here years ago.. just as were
other fruit parasites and plant lice,
and probably had Its origin in Asia.
To estimate the damage the cooling
moth has done In dollars and cents to
the apple orchards of Colorado with
In quarter century reaches up Into
the millions; but In the future this
will be saved.
When he first advanced the theory
OF spraying Just after the. blossom fell,
Professor Gillette advocated the use
OF mixture composed Of paris green
and london purple, That brought GER
tain good results, but In many In
stances the arsenic killed the foliage.
The spray he advocates low Is arse
nate Of lead. 1t is almost entirely in
ldissoluble. A person could hold enough
OF 1T to cause death in the mouth all
day without being able to dissolve
enough to do any harm.
But II It were eaten and swallowed,
1.-the gastric juices of the stomach
would dissolve 1t, and death would fol-
low. This is how II kills the codling
moth. 1t Is sticky and will adhere to
!, the tree all year, and no amount o.
rain or moisture can Interfere. with Its
efficiency. but let the moth nibble o.,
1T aud he dies