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A PRINCE LEARNS A TRADE

It is the prevailing opinion in this country where any one can break into the ring of the select loo. provided he Ina, the necessary ducar,. OF can make the necessary show of having them, chat member O. 90 European royal house Ina, an easy lite and comes 10 hi, position by birth alone.
 lt i, true that birth in a royal family is a necessary condition, but that is not all, A prince, and especially a crown prince. must be fitted tor his prospect iye high position by a broad and thor- ough education. Tht, education con- sists not only in practical knowledge of the mechanical sciences, but also in an experimental practice m govern mental affairs.
 Grown Prince William of Germany has been learning the civil service routine at government office desk, and now has apprenticed himself to a great engineering concern. where he will make himself familiar with the manufacture of machinery. This practical knowledge must be preceded by a course of theoretical mechanics at technical college.
 It means something more than a name to be a prince. The many qualifications of the present German Emperor have come not from birth, but from hard study and close appli- cation to the details of business as we'll as the acquisition of a theoretical knowledge of the various branches of learning.
 The royal road to preierment runs parallel to that which leads to success in any high calling.
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writers of the same character.

writers of the same character.
 The contention presumably is that these writers give expression to thoughts that tend Uo lead the minds of the youth out of the usual soIcalled orthodox lines. Unquestionahly these writers are honest in their search for truth. They may have erred in their conclusions in some instances and the premises from which they reason may not always be sound The same is true Of their orthodox opponents.
 Such men as Darwin have done a great work for mankind in emancipat- ing the human mind from the thrall of superstition and untenable belief. The supremacy of certain long cher iShed ideas in regard to the origin of the human race may be rudely shaken by popularizing the conclusions of men of the Darwin class. lt is the truth that should be sought, and it will be the sooner sifted from error, not by suppreSSing one side of the much dis puted question, but by turning on all the light that can come from minds honestly laboring in the interests of true science.
 During the past quarter oi century great changes have taken place in theological thought. What was once heterodoxy has become orthodox thought of today. The fires of the hell of our fathers have died down, the smell of birthstone has been wait ed away and the tormentsof remorse for a wasted life have been substituted. The human race is none the worse for this change. Let the light shine and the truth be known. Anything less must sometimes prove disappointing.
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EleCtrOCuted

Seattle,-W. L. Abrams, credit man of the National Grocery Company, was killed by electricity in his home, 4l37 Thackery street II o'clock at night. A storm was in progress and q street. ear became shortcircuited in front of his house. After standing at the window with hIs wife watching the electrical display for a moment, he turned on the electric light with one hand and with the other reached for the tea kettle, which was on the kitch- en stove As he touched the kettle he was stricken dead,
 He remained standing, with arms outstretched, and the fingers of one hand were burned away by the cur rent, which seems to have come from the trolley wire.
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summer there is no hot weather to cause disease germs to generate in swamps and decaying matter. With a natural system of drainage and sewers to carry the refuse into the bay there appears but little occasion for ill health.
 In this country as elsewhere men may injure their health by the excess sive use of whiskey and by dissipation in other ways, but the chances for good health here far outnumber those in the crowded cities of the states with their sudden and extreme changes of temperature, together with the constant worry that comes from living beyond one'S means in order to keep up show with ones neighbors.
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ALASKA NOT UNHEALTHY

An order is said to have issued from Washington to the effect that all soldiers in Alaska who have been there two years or over are to be with drawn on the alleged ground that a longer stay in the climate of that ter ritory is adverse to their health.
 A great many men have spent more than two years in Alaska and do not seem to suffer from the effects of ill health, and the question arises in ones mind whether it is the climate of the Northland or something else that acts adversely to the soldiers health. Most of the people who live in Alaska seem to enjoy fairly good health and some of them health of an excellent quality. Especially is this true of people living in a town like Seward where all of the health advantages are the best. There is an abundance of fresh air, and an uncontaminated sup ply of spring water from the mount ains. Added to this is the fact that at no time of the year is there any se- verely cold weather. Zero tempera- ture is very rare in the winter, and in
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NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
Cook Inlet Precinct. Jan. 4,

Cook Inlet Precinct, Jan. 4, 1908.
 To Harry Mccormack, c. J. Wal ters, James McGill, Thos. McConety, Geo. Hanson, Wm. Burns and Alfred Noel:
 You are hereby notified that the undersigned has expended one hundred dollars in labor and improvements upon the Skukum Creek placer claim situated upon Skukum creek, tribu- tary to Twenty Mile river, in the Territory of Alaska, Cook Inlet pre- clnct, claiming l2000 feet from NOTICE up the creek in a southeasterly direc- tion, and 300 feet each side of Skukum creek, as will appear by certificate filed the 23rd day of February, 1906, in the office of the recorder of said pre- cinct, in order to hold said premises under the provisions of Section 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States being the amount required to hold the same for the year ending December 3lst, 1907.
 And if within ninety days from the publication of this notice, you fail, or refuse to contribute your proportion of such expenditure, to-wit, Sl2.5O each as co-owner, your interest in said claim will be forfeited and be- come the property of the subscriber under said section 2324.
 A. c. CARRIER, Co-owner of one-eighth of said claim.
 First publication Jannary 4, l9oo.
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LET THE TRUTH BE KNOWN

Dispatches from Berlin state that the Prussian minister of cult, Dr. Holle, has informed the directors of the National League for Improving the Masses that their libraries must not contain works of Darwin, Haeckel, David Friedrich Strauss and other
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IN PROBATE.

In the matter of the estate of Ferdi- nand Wagner, deceased.
 NOTICE is hereby given by the un- dersigned administratriX of the estate of Ferdinand Wagner, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said deceased to eX- hibit them, with necessary vouchers, within six months after the first publi- cation of this notice, to the said admin istratriX, Elsbeth Wagner, at the of flee of $. 0. Morford, Seward, Alaska.
 ELSBETH WAGNER.
 AdmidistratriX of the estate of
 Ferdinand Wagner. First publication March IA. Last publication April IS.
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IN PROBATE


 In the matter of George Burchy, de- ceased.
 NOTICE is hereby given by the un- dersigned administrator of the estate of George Burchy, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said deceased to eX- hibit them, with the necessary vouch- CTS, within six months after the first publication of this notice to the said administrator Curtis R. Morford, at the office of $. O. Motford. Seward, Alaska.
 Dated this 9th day of March, 1908.
 CURTIS k. MORFORD,
 Administrator of the estate of
 George Burchy. First publication March IA. Last publication April Is.
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N. GRAY,

We have on hand large and new supply of Eastman KOkak goods. Owl Drug Co.
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WEEKLY WtATHtR RECORD
TEMPERATURE.

Weather record for the week ending March 2S
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SUMMONS-NO. 242

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA United States District Court, Dis trict of Alaska, Third Division, Pacific Court District.
 Edith Horan, Plaintiff,
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Edith HOran,
 VS.
Thomas Horan. Defendant.

Thomas Horan. Defendant.
 The President of the United States of America, greeting:
 To the above named defendants:
 You are hereby required to appear in the United States District Court, in and for the District of Alaska, Third Division, within thirty days after the day of service of this summons upon you. and answer the complaint of the above named plaintiff, a copy of which complaint is herewith delivered to you; and unless you appear and ans wer, the plaintiff will take judgment against you and will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in said complaint. o.,
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the United States Commissioners Court for the Territory of Alaska, Kenai Precinct, Third Judicial Divis.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE United States Commissioners Court, Unalaska Precinct, Third Judicial Division, Territory ot Alaska.
 IN THE matter of the estate of Sim con Millovidof, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned executor of the estate of Simeon Millovidof, deceased, to the cre- ditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased to exhibit them with necessary vouchers within six months after first publication of this notice to the said eXecutor at the office of the United States Commission CT in the town of Unalaska, Alaska. And the undersigned hereby gives notice that he was duly appointed executor of the estate by an order of the above named Court made and entered the 7th day of December, 1907.
 N. GRAY,
 EXecutor of the estate of
 Simeon Millovidof, deceased Date of first publication Feb. 29. Date of last publication
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the United State Commissioners Court for the Territory of Alaska, Kenai Precinct, Third Judicial Divis-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-08-15

vising plan Of campaign. When day
light arrived it was completely blocked
out in his mind-not detail was over
looked.
The first step was to discard his
own personality and take up that of
another. 1t would have to be a thief.
The honor Of being impersonated fell
to one German, alias the Captain"
He was fugitive galley slave. Vidocq
had known him in the days-well, in
the days before he became a detective
German had dark brown hair, that of
Vidocq was light; he was thin, vidocq
was stout; his complexion was sallow,
that of Vidocq was clear. But the re-
sourceful detective overcame all of
these obstacles. Days were employed
in perfecting the likeness. First he
attained a seven days growth of
beard. Then he dyed his hair and
beard black. BY the generous use of
white walnut liquor he attained a most
unhealthy complexion. The original
was SNUFF fiend. vidocq garnished
his upper lip with mixture of coffee
grounds and gum arabic. He made
blisters on his feet by rubbing in q
composition with which he was IA
miliar. He made the marks of the
letters on his ankles. and dressing
himself in a suitable garb was ready
for his enterprise.
After that he became a regular fire.
Quenter of the thieves dens of Paris.
Among so many little thieves there
was one big thief. His name was Con-
stantine, a former fencing master, who,
having run the gamut of dissipation,
had now reached the closing stages of
crime in his ill-spent life. His COM
panions looked upon him as man Of
enterprise-bold in execution and on
all occasions possessing the most un-
blushing effrontery. The attention of
the police had been directed to him
more than once, but they had never
been able to secure the least scintilla
Of evidence against the man.
vidocq. knowing this, moved eau.
tiously. He knew that mistep might
mean his own life, for he was in the
midst Of desperate characters who
thought nothing of murder. He put
on sad face. bemoaned his own fate
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and bewailed the fact that he had no
means of recouping his fallen for
tunes. He became friendly with one
of the fntimates Of Constantine, and
that worthy, being piled with liquor.
gave the detective full particulars Of
the habits of the big thief They passed
the night together, and before morning
Vidocq knew all about the haunts Of
Constantine.
On the following day he again met
his voluble informant in the dance hall
on the Faubourg St German. He was
quite excited.
Would you like to meet Constan-
tine?" he asked Vidocq.
Most assuredly!" replied the detect
i've.
Now is your time II you wish to
speak to Constantine-he is here"
vidocq only waited long enough
for the newcomer to be seated when
he went up to him carelessly and
said:
Would you kindly oblige me with a
little tobacco from your box?"
The famous thief looked the detect
i've over from head to foot before re-
plying. After an embarrassing inter-
val Constantine passed his tobacco box
to vidocq. Then he said abruptly:
you have been In the army"
The detective could have fallen to
the floor. Had all Of his carefully
contrived disguise counted for moth
ing? Did Constantine know who he
was? In any event it would serve his
interest to answer the question truth
fully. So with pretended nonchalance
he said:
why, yes; how did you know it,"
Simply because no man can con-
ceal 1t. Once in the army you carry
the badge Of 1t with you through life,
in your walk, In your shoulders, In
your talk, in your manners"
vidocq laughed uproariously, as II
he considered this good joke, and In
the confusion invited his new-found
friend to take drink. He accepted,
and In the course of their conversation
the detective was delighted to find that
the other had not penetrated his dis
guise.
Il like you." finally cried Constan-
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tine, and ] want you to take dinner
with some friends of mine"
That night vidocq dined with q party
OF charming cracksmen, every one OF
them noted in his profession. Con
stantine was the chief, Joubert his
able lieutenant. and the others faith.
full followers. The wine flowed freely
and the best Of feeling prevailed. One
OF the company said facetiously that
he had just come into a fortune and
was celebrating the event. AS a mat.
ter of fact he had cracked a crib
the night before and was spending
part OF his ill-gotten wealth. Con.
stantine. turning to vidocq, said:
'How's your nerve?"
Fine"
Are you in for an adventure?"
Surely. With whom?"
with the locksmith's daughter"
Vidocq, keeping up the spirit Of the
thing, bowed gravely, acknowledging
the introduction and inquired when he
would have the pleasure of going out
with the lady.
1T might be tonight" he said grum-
bling, If 1t were not for that in
fernal vidocq."
The detective pricked up his ears
at the mention of his own name. He
preserved the gravity of his counter
ance, however. as he remarked care
lessly:
"Oh, don't mind him II can keep
clear Of the informers They, tell me
Paris swarms with the parasites"
That's true" said Constantine, but
If you can keep Vidocq from guessing
at your business you are safe enough
with me. AS for these informers. I
don't fear them. l can smell those
beggars as easily as a crow scents
powder"
We'll" said vidocq, Il cannot boast
of SO much penetration, yet l think,
too. that from the frequent description
l have heard Of this vidocQ his fea-
lures are so well engraved In my recol-
lection that should pretty soon recog-
nize him II came Unexpectedly In his
way"
God bless you!" cried Constantine.
ut Is easy to perceive you are . s.ran-
ger to the yagabond: just imagine.
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HENRY, the project of the
Wf Paris police, sat at his desk
in his private Office, his
"4D face picture of perplexity.
He picked up a paper that
lay before him and read it care
fully for the third time. 1t was
an official report of a desperate
robbery that had occurred in
the heart of the French capital
the night before. Moreover, it was
one of many similar reports. There
had been an epidemic of robberies and
the police seemed powerless to stop
them. M. Henry summoned M. Ber-
taux, famed as cross-examiner Of
criminals, and M. Parisot, the gov
ernor of prisons, and the three men
talked long and earnestly but without
coming to any conclusion. Presently
= look of qualification overspread the
eountenance of M. Henry. He turned to
his colleagues.
Gentlemen, l have it."
what is it," they called in chorus.
BE seated" he responded, land
wait"
They did as they were bid and the
project touched button. A messenger
responded.
Tell vidocq to come here at once"
said NJ. Henry
In few minutes the door opened
and a strong, well-built man with
square shoulders shambled into the
room. He had gray hair, thick nose,
blue eyes, smooth face and a per-
petual smile. He glanced about him
In furtive way and realized that he
was in the presence of the triumvirate
of talent that ruled the underworld of
Paris. He squared himself as a man
would who was preparing to be on the
defensive. But the first words of the
prefect treasured him. "vidocq, we
need your assistance"
The meu bowed low.
m. Heary, am at your service abb
solutely."
The project handed him the report.
Take that and read it carefully.
1t is one of many. The criminals are
having a carnival. l want you to cap
ture this gang. My regular police
have failed. They bring me only ex-
cuses; wish you to bring me the
prisoners.
vidocq smiled that everlasting smile
and bowed again.
1T shall be as you wish, NJ Henry"
He left the room with three bat
teries of sharp eyes leveled at him.
M. Bertaux shrugged his shoulders.
"A quack doctor sent to caputre
burglars"
NJ. Parisot spread out his hands In
disgust.
"A showman's clown, a petty thief
on the detective force"
NJ. Henry smiled blandly.
Gentlemen, you are not alone in
your disapproval Do you see these
papers" pointing to high pile on the
side Of his desk, these are all pro-
tests and complaints against the en-
ployment Of Vidocq. Some are from
honest men; some from thieves. But
he shall have his chance. His past is
behind him; his future in his own
hands. shall Judge him solely by re-
suits"
u.
vidocQ spent all morning in going
over the reports that had been placed
In his hands. After that he returned
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eugene Francois Vidocq, who has been
called the Father OF Detectives, was born
at Arras, July %, 1775 the son of a
baker. He became in turn an acrobat with
army, vagabond, forger and a con-
vict- He was sent to the galleys for
eight years but escaped and Joined q
band of highwaymen. He turned states
evidence on some of his companions and
" 1872 was made chief OF the secret po-
ice of Paris, exemplifying the phrase
Set thief to catch a thief" He was
remarkably successful but finally lost his
place in lS25. He opened a private detec-
tive agency and also published four vol
umes Of his memoirs. He died in poverty
In 1871
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vidocQ spent all morning in going
over the reports that had been placed
In his hands. After that he returned
to his lodgings. and throwing himself
On the bed lay awake all night de-
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HENRY, the project of the
NV Paris police, sat at his desk
in his private Office. his
NAD face picture of perplexity.
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of the city
And the burglaries," continued the
other tauntingly. they have contin-
ued?"
M. Henry nodded.
And vidocq-he has disappearedf"
The project nodded again.
M. Bertaux burst into an ironical
laugh.
M Henry. you have been deceived,
taken in; hoodwinked"
The project shook his head.
Il am not ready to confess defeat"
At that moment a great commotion
was heard on the outside. An It
tendant was summoned.
What is the confusion7"
"All of the yaluables stolen from the
bankers house in the Champs Elysees
have been recovered"
Good" retorted n. Henry; but n
that all?"
mo; vidocq is outside demanding
admittance. He has no card"
Admit him!" snapped the project.
A moment later i've men handcuffed
entered the room Bringing up the
rear was vidocQ. The first prisoner
was Constantine, the others Joubert
and his companions. vidocQ made .
profound bow and, smiling his per-
petual smile. pointed to the cursing
culprits.
m. Henry. I Wish you the compli-
ments of the season, and - . New
Years gift present to you the r.
Constantine and his fsllea
cracksmen."
lcspyrisht b. v: q. c1aenAaA
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-07-30
COULD NOT CONVINCE WIFE.
Washington Man Tells Story of Real
TribuIation.

Speaking of a fellows wife doubt
ing his word" said resident of Wash
| ington who lives out near the Soldiers
home. 1--WE had my troubles You
know how some of the street car lines
in this city become blocked, just when
fellow is hurrying home to his even
| ing meal, and he knows what is in
store for him if he is not there on
| time for it? Well several weeks ago
| was on a car when there was a tie
up, and after waiting for nearly half
an hour | concluded to call my wife
I'D on the phone and tell her not to
wait dinner for me, as | did not know
what time l would reach home. l got
off the car and went into music
store on G street, and while at the
telephone talking to my wife a young
lady in the store was playing most all
of. the popular airs on one of the pia-
nos, which at the time | enjoyed very
much. The tracks were cleared short
" after, and | again boarded a car for
home. but upon reaching First and G
streets northwest, the car jumped the
track and l was delayed another half
hour. Upon reaching home my wife
inquired where I had been during the
last hour. Well, l went on to explain
about the first tie-up, but at this point
she broke in and stated tina, she knew
that was all right, as two young ladies
had stopped at the house and told her
thew had waited at North CaDitOl and
H streets for a car for half an hour,
but where was | during the last half
hour? Of course l started to explain
about the second accident, but oh, no,
she wanted to know where | had tele-
phoned from, and who was the woman
playing the piano! have not yet been
able to convince her"