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Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

shiyering In her evening dress, but too hysterical with grief and fear to notice the cold.
 "Oh, thank you." she cried thank you, I should never have got through but for you"
 Mir Nash stared at her moment, unable to realize the extent of his good fortune. He had fled in panic and had earned the reputation of hero.
 That gentleman who was with you?" he queried
 She pointed horror-struck to the blaz- ing theater.
 "Oh, go back for him. she cried. "Go back and save him. You are brave; and I will thank you and pray for you all the days of my life"
 Mir. Nash's herolsm received a nasty shock. He looked about him desper- ately. But or<e again fortune be friended him, and he saw the very man. though much singed and blackened, coming toward him.
 Thank heaven you are safe.' said the newcomer with emotion.
 "Yes, yes." she cried. Thank hea- ven! And thank this gentleman, too He saved me. He got me out of the building"
 The young man shook hands with Nash warmly.
 Sir" he said, i've must know more of each other; my sister owes you her life. My father and mother will be anxious to thank you themselves. was knocked down in the first rush. be- lieye that my being so saved my life :; for I crawled under the seats and got over into the pit, and so out that way. This is a terrible business. Let us get dway at once and find a cab"
 They hurried down a side street and found a four-wheeler not 100 yards away. AS Mir. Nash sat in the cab op- posite to his new-found friend, he be- came calm enough to realize the ex- tent of his good fortune. The young man introduced himself as William
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19
AUTUMN.

Iris now that spiders in the easement
 weave, Or launch their silken airships on the
 breeze; Iris now that honey ripeness feeds the bees Where vine-born amber sweets their
 prison cleave, And golden spheres their leafy heavens
 leave. The same wind whispers through the
 orchard trees That blew our swallows over southern
 sens, And stole the robin's vesper from our eve. The spirit of the year, like bacchant
 crowned, With lighted torch goes careless on his
 way; And soon bursts into flame the naples
 spray, And vines are running fire along the
 ground. But softly on October's blazing bound How laugh the violet eyes of tender
 May. Edith NJ. Thomas.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19
THE HOUSE FLY.
Set of Rules to Apply Against This
 Menace to Health.

When Josh Billings summed 1t all up by exclaiming Darn a fiji" he had In mind merely the annoying ways of this pestlferous creature, the particular bane of the bald-headed man, and all- around nuisance, in summer, to all ages, sexes, kinds and conditions of mankind.
 Within recent years, however, 1t has become generally known that the ordi- nary house fly Is not merely an abom. inable nuisance but a great menace to health, through It's facility and activity in distributing the germs of some of the worst diseases. It is along this latter line that a crusade against the house fly Is entered upon by some of our health committees and associations, one of the best and most active of which has issued the following set of rules;
 Keep the flies away from the sick, especially those i'll with contagious dis eases. Kill every fly that strays Into the sick room. His body Is covered with disease germs.
 DO not ullOW ueCdS HE uldltllaI oA any sort to accumulate In or near yOul premises.
 Cover food after a meal; burn or bury all table refuse.
 Screen all food exposed for sale.
 Screen all windows and doors. espe- cially the kitchen and dining room.
 Pour kerosene into the drains.
 Screen all food.
 Keep receptacles for garbage careful ly covered and the cans cleaned or sprinkled with oil or lime.
 If there is no dirt and filth there will be no flies.
 It is aptly remarked by the Syracuse Post Standard that, unpleasant as the subject is, no apology is needed for giving all possible publicity to these rules Thousands of deaths from ty- phoid fever" 1t adds, 'every year are due to the house fly. It is quite cer- tain that If the real peril to human life from the activities of the house fly were understood there would be less carelessness on the part of household CTS in exposing food to the contamina- ton of these vermin, and less careless ness on the part of municipal authori- ties In permitting grocers and street vendors to do so."-Albany Argus.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

Pearson, name which Mir. Nash knew well as associated with one of the big industries of the city. He introduced also his sister Lucy, and Mir. Nash re- sponded by giving his name and men tioning modestly the fact that he was solicitor. They dropped him at his rooms with further thanks, an address, and a warm invitation to call upon the following day.
 The Pearsons lived in a large house in the fashionable quarter of the town. On presenting himself at the door, Mir. Nash was ushered into the drawing room, which was filled with people, all talking eXcitedly. It was Mrs. Pear sons at-home day, and the tragedy of the previous evening had formed all ab- came the center of attraction. Mir. Pearson, a stout man with gray beard and honest eyes, came forward and shook him warmly by the hand. Mrs. Pearson was voluble and enthusiastic. Lucy, looking pale from the effects of the shock, smiled wanly and made him sit beside her. Her brother recounted his exploit. All the guests poured questions upon him and were eager in their praises. In the midst of this adu- iation Mir. Nash did his best to bear himself with becoming modesty. In a pause in the buzz of praise, he smiled and spoke.
 I'm really very much obliged to you all," he said; q don't deserve half the kind things you have said about me. All that was needed was little pres ence of mind"
 MT. Nash became frequent and wei come visitor at the Pearson's house. He came to be looked upon as a close friend of the family; and when the day came when he asked her to marry him.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

Do you develop your strength. ih
 crease your reasoning power, your will power, your power of initiative? Do you not only elevate yourself md hold yourself mp, but also have strength to help others? Are you a litter? Or do you, like the senseless lobster. re main high and dry on the sand or among the rocks, waiting for someone to carry you to the sea, or for the sea to come to you, when by your OWL native energy you should boldly plunge In and ride the waves trlumphantly? Do you, in considering every undertak- ing, look hesltatingly to the right or left for some advice, some support, some prop to lean on7 It has been said that for every self-made man there are ten self-ruined ones. It Is safe guess that nine of the ten are leaners. The ranks of mediocrity-of the half successful-are crowded with people of fine natural abilities who never rise above inferior stations because they never act independently. They are afraid to take the initiative in anything to depend upon their own judgment and resources-and so let opportunity after opportunity pass them by. They make fine plans, but leave them to be carried out by others; and then their only consolation is in saying: "I thought of 1t first" Half a hundred claim to have been the first to invent the railway airbrake. Only one had the nerve to demonstrate Its practl- cability. Thousands talked about an and laid it. He lost a big fortune by failing at first. but made a bigger one by succeeding at last. In every walk of life are earnest. conscientious peo- pie who are disappointed that they do not get on better and who wax eloquent over the injustice that confines them to inferior grades. while others with no more natural ability are constantly advanced over their heads. Analyze these people and you find their real trouble lies In their lack of independ- ent action. They dare not make the slightest move without help or advice from some outside source. They lack confidence in themselves. They do not trust their own powers They have never learned to stand squarely on their own feet, think their own thoughts and make their own decisions
 The price that must be paid for this shifting of responsibility is a heavy one-the loss of kingdom. We volun- tarily abdicate the throne of personal ity, resign the priceless privilege con- ferred upon every human being in this civilized land-the right to think and speak and decide and act for himself
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19
Experts in Hand WrItlng.

Experts in handwriting are often called on to read in 1t individual traits of character, and there is no doubt that they can do 1t. Typewrlting has now become so common that similar tests are being applied to 1t. Here is a case in point: In law suit in England recently, experts showed that one of the pages of a long typewriter document had been substituted for another. They found the difference in the spacing, the punctuation, the para graphing and the appearance of the letters, the latter depending on the touch of the fingers. The experts fur ther said that the writer of the substi- tuted page was young woman; that she was nervous. not strong, of only
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19
Jessie,s Sewing Aches.

Jessie sat down by her mother to sew. She was making pillow case for her own little pillow.
 All this?" she asked, In q discon- solate tone, holding the seam out.
 That is not too much for little girl who has a work basket of her own" said her mother.
 "Yes," thought Jessie, mother has given me q work basket. and I ought to be willing to sew" With that she took few stitches quite diligently.
 "I have dreadful pain in my side, ' said Jessie In few minutes. My thumb Is very sore" she complained. "Oh, my hand Is so tired." was the next. Next there was something the matter with her foot, and then with her eyes, and so she was full of trou- ble
 At length the sewing was done and Jessie brought 1t to her mother.
 Should I not first send for doe tor?" asked her mother.
 ''The doctor for me, mother?' cried the little girl, as surprised as she could be.
 Certainly a little girl so full of pains and aches must be i'll, and the sooner we have the doctor the better. ''
 70 mother,' said Jessie, laughing, they were sewing aches. I am well now"
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19
Ojibyyay Ball Game.
now.

This Is the most popular sport imong the 5000 members of the OJib- Way tribe. Entire villages engage in Ii, each side choosing a leader.
 Each player is armed with long stick, on the end of which is a small hoop four inches in circumference. To this Is attached net of rawhde just large enough to hold the ball. At the distance of 400 paces from each other two poles are driven Into the ground for goals. The object of each side is 10 get the ball into the net at the end Uf the playing stick and to strike the opposing goal with 1t, The player who succeeds wins the game for his side.
 As the players on one side try to block the way to the goal for oppo- nenta and to keep the ball away from them, the result Is a lively scrimmage. The two sides being lined up, the ball Is thrown between them at the begin ming of the game and Is kept in lively movement until the contest ends.
 On the outskirts of the struggling players are stationed skirmishers. They run with 1t to the goal. These sklr- mlslrrs are chosen for their fleetness of foot Now and then the ball will fly out from the struggling group and. catching 1t in the little basket at the end of his playing stick, an outfielder will speed with 1t for the goal, pur- sued by the rest of the players. The opposite side tries to catch him beFore he can touch the goal, while those on his own side interfere with this pur- suit. He Is encouraged by cries of "Ila-ha-yah." and "A-ne-gook :" All ioln in the shouts. even the pappooses.
 Now and then player will strike the ball and send 1t In the air. As it comes down arotl.ei player sends it ur again Sometimes for ten minutes It will not touch tle ground. Then both players and spectators reach the wild est pitch of enrar siasm. This game e"u.d be played with much enjoyment by the "pa, afacos Chicago News
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19
Presence of Mind
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The curtain had fallen upon the first act, and Thomas Nash, whose atten- ton had been divided between the stage and the girl who sat next to him, was able to devote all his atten- ton to the latter. That, be It under stood. as far as he dared; for she was complete stranger to him. He could not speak to her, but was forced to content himself with little surreptitious glances aside, each of which gave hlm some further detail of her profile; her blue eyes, her slightly retrousse nose, her arched lips, and the whiteness of her neck and shoulders. There was man with her. a man with brown mustache which Mir. Nash character Ized unjustly as scrubby. But for the girl herself, he had nothing but appre- citation.
 The orchestra was about to con- mence the entracte, when man in evening dress stepped before the foot lights and spoke to the audience In a voice which cracked a little in his ef- fort to suppress anxiety.
 Ladies and gentlemen" he said. "1 should feel much obliged If you would all leave the theater at once and quiet ly. There is no danger, but you must leave at once" He motioned to the leader of the orchestra to play.
 Everywhere men and women stood up, quick anxiety in their faces, vague uuestionings in their eyes. In that mo- ment Mir. Nash looked at his neighbor, and she did not hesitate to speak to him.
 What is it?" she said under her breath. "FireT
 .I suppose so," he answered non- chalantly, with the wish to pose as a hero in her eyes. But don't be afraid. There Is nothing to fear. I will help you if necessary. I have been in a theater fire before,'' he continued, fling ing truth to the winds. ''The great thing Is to keep ones presence of mind"
 And then the curtain bulged forward, A vast sheet of flame swept from its under edge, and the man before the footlights threw up his arms and fell writhing before that scorchlng blast. Mir. Nash forgot his heroism, forgot the girl, forgot everything save the necessity of reaching the doors as soon as possible and at any cost. He turned and fought his way through the crowd. striking men in the face. flinging wo- men on one side, his mind panic fear He felt two hands gripping his shoul- ders, but they scarcely retarded him, and he had more formidable obstacles to contend with. Cursing and thrust ing, trampling upon the bodies of those who had fallen, he forced his way through, until at length he met the cool rush of air that was streaming in from the night outside. and found him. self safe In the crowd on the opposite side of the street, panting and shaken, amazed and mortified at himself A sobbing voice near him called him to his senses. He looked round and saw the girl to whom he had spoken,
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

Because some boys in bathing on the Atlantic coast had appealed for help and then laughed at those who came to the rescue, another boy at the same bathing beach. taken with cramps a little while later, called vainly for as- sistance untl he went down the third time. Then some spectators saw that he was not joking, and with great diffi- culty got him out of the water uncon- scious and saved his life. Other boys In other parts of the country have not been so fortunate, and the newspapers have several times this summer report ed that the bather was drowned, as those who heard the calls for help thought they were only in fun. It Is the old story of the boy who called, "Wolf wolff" when there was no wolf. How long will it take the boys, and the men, for that matter, to learn the les sonT'
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

look upon the public lands in their bor' ders as the possession of their citizens. They are anxious to have the tracts divided and given to settlers, so that the population may be increased and the resources of the states developed. But the public lands are peculiarly the possession of the nation and must be safeguarded as an important national asset. The time is past when they may be given to settlers by the thousand acres, fenced in by cattle kings and ap- propriated by railroads. Strlcter lane laws and strict reinforcement of them are evidences of the governments in'
 tention to protect its lands and hold them in the interest of all the people
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

President c. Stanley Hall, in an ar- ticle in the American Magazine, gives American fathers something to think about Writing of the awkward age" of the boy, he says that in the period between twelve and sixteen the boy grows away from his mother, and needs the wise, guiding hand of the father The father then has great opportunity to mold the boys flexible, undeveloped character. Doctor Hall thinks the American father is not doing this, but shifts the responsibility to school teach CTS and others The proper bringing up of the boy is the finest work a man can do for himself and the state, and President Halls comments probe the underpinn!ngs of home and nation.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

Americans are creating the real sensation in the airship line in Europe just now, and everybody is recognizing 1t. There are something intensely practical about an American inventor when he gets busy, which makes all the world attentive.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

The fashionable wedding Journey for British Columbia couples is a tour of the coast. The Canadian PaSifc rail- way has just added to its steamship service honeymoon boat" which has three hundred honeymoon staterooms. . There are only thirty second-class berths on the steamer, since, of course, no bridegroom would accept Inferior accommodations. Bachelors may use the cheaper quarters.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19
Financial Poetry.

An unusual album was presented to Willis Clark, brother of Lewis Gaylord Clark, poet, on one occasion, with a request for some rhymes" MT. Clark was at the house of b farmer, and the mans daughter had turned an old account book Into an autograph album in which were in- scribed the names of her various friends and relatives below appropriate sentiments.
 Mir Clark saw his opportunity, and after turning over the leaves for a mo- ment or two he took pen and wrote the following verse:
 f a d This worlds a scene as dark as
 StyI, Where hope is scarce worth 2 Our joys are born 90 Heeting
 hence That they are dear at IS And yet to stay here many arc
 willing, Although they may not have 1 London Graphic.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

great portion of the public domain is poor land, worthless for farming pur- poses but, on the other hand, there are large deposits of coal. oil and other minerals of immense value and vast forests that will furnish timber for gen erations to come. Naturally, such states as Montana. Idaho and Nevada
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19
A Literal Youth,

"Why, Johnny" said Mrs. Muggins what are you doing here? Is Willie's party oyeri"
 "Nome," blubbered Johnny. But the minute I got inside the house Willie's father told me to make myself at home, and I came."
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

New Jersey has an official dog catch CT who has been bitten 5000 times by dogs of different breeds. Nobody seems to have taken the trouble to find out what the effect on the dogs may have been.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

pr. Wiley, the government chemist believes better bread would reduce tlte number of divorces If this is the case better bread will not be welcomed in theatrical circles.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

During the past year a S7,00o,OOO in- crease of money order business has been noted in Boston. Evidently the Boston folks who started out to see the world have been writing home for more money
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

A Los Angeles widow has, by marry ing again, given up her chance to in herit S500,OO0. Think not of her cour- age but of that which her new husband must possess.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

Chauncey Depew says over-eatins has killed more persons than drinking too much. But even if true, isn't over eating a slower process?
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

Two years savings has enabled a couple to return to Hungary and settle down for the rest of their lives. Serve them right.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

An Indiana judge thinks the people of this country have no right to be shocked by the directoire gown as long as women continue to lift their skirts when 1t rains. Another Daniel has come to judgment.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

Lovers will never admit that poverty Justifes desertion, firmly believing that two can live on the same income that supports one in single blessedness.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

This country should have better roads, with fewer jumping-of places for automobiles.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

It takes two to make a bargain. and usually one of these has his suspicious about Its being one.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

A Pennsylvania man Is going to quit smoking at ninety-slx. He desires to live to a ripe old age.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

Keep your own counsel and you'll need no lawyer.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19
A Few Human BrOmides.

Now that surgery has advanced to a point where diseased or defective parts of the human body may be removed and replaced with those from an ami maj, 1t Is presumed that the following will no longer be regarded as mere na- ture fakes. The man with the eagle eye, the man with the lion heart, the man with the chicken liver, the man with the bull neck, the man with the pig head and the man with the dog face.-New York World.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

One actress has done her part in ele- vatlng the stage by going up in bal loon.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

Money Is the golden net in which suckers are caught.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19
PUBLISHED WEEKLY

Busypodies are really never busy.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

The hopeful man usually has the least cause for encouragement.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

Investigations conducted by number of English phy- sicians go show that a class growing taller, and the statement is seriously made that hun dred years at the present rate of increase
 will be only taller than their sisters of to- day but they will be able literally to look down upon
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

Hardly any man is clever enough to know how important he isn't
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

fair education. and beginner in type writing. Thus, you see, no matter what we do. we leave sort of character. trail behind us.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

No, Cordella, blunt sentences are not always written with a stub pen.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

Mere Man. Similarly according to statistcans who de with Europeans has falen by least threeourths of inch within the past 100 years; there any signs that there is upward tendency among the males On the contrary. the man of the future will ap pear squat If stunted beside his Junonian sister.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19
Think SoP

We know what Sherman said of war
 l know a clerk Who claims thas saying is by far
 More true of work. St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-11-19

The older man grows the surer he feels that be won't be found out
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-25
Fourteenth viii
Return Tomorrow

After an absence of more than ten
weeks, the four troops of the Four
teenth cavalry, stationed at Fort Walla
Walla, will return tomorrow morning
on a special train from Hillhurst,
Washington, where they have been at
target practice for the past three
weeks.
Troops A b c and D left here July
IA and hiked overland to Vancouver,
Washington, where they took train
for American Lake After about six
weeks spent there, they went to Hill
hurst, where they have been engaged
in target practice ever since.
They will return at 9 o'clock tomor-
row morning, their special train COM
ing in over the Northern Pacific. Upon
their arrival, the troop Of the Four
teenth from Boise, Idaho, which has
been doing police duty here In the
absence of the regular garrison, will
return. They will leave tomorrow even
ing at o'clock for Boise.