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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-16
Anty Drudge Solves Naval Problem.

Captain-"How dare you come my quarterdeck with clothes like that! Isn't there any soap forward ?' Sailor-"Aye sir! But beggn your leave, sir, it's no good We've worked weary over hot suds, but we can't get the grease and boodstains off," Anty Drudge" my brave addes! I'll tell the Captain about Fels-Naptha soap; how it takes out grease, blood or any other kind of stains in cool lukewam water. Then there'll be no more hot suds hard rubbing, nor growing."
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-01-18
One of the Best Things

One of the best things a man can bring into the world with him is a natural humility of spirit. About the next best thing he can bring, and they usually go together, is an appre- ciative spirit-a loving and suscepti- ble heart. If he is going to be re- former and stir up things, and slay the dfagons, he needs other qualities more. But if he is going to get the most out of life in a worthy way, if he is going to enjoy the grand spectacle of the world from first to last, then he needs to be pitched in a low key and well attuned to common universal things. John Burroughs.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-01-18
Declared Unconstitutional

AsSemblyman Roy J. Nye sometime ago introduced what was known as the Nye sleeping car berth bill. It was signed by Governor Davidson and became a law. It has now been de- clared unconstitutional. The follow ing is the wording of the law:
 "Whenever any person pays for the use of a double lower berth in a sleep ing car he shall have the right to di- rect whether the upper berth shall be open or closed, unless the upper berth actually is occupied by some other per- son: and the proprietor of the car and the person in charge of it shall com ply with such direction
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-01-18
Sewardites in Cordoya

AIr. J. l.. Graef the Seward hard ware man arrived in the city the fore part of rhe week with big stock of stoves, tinware and hardware, and immediately opened up for business. This relieves a long felt want in this city and Mir. Graei is just the man for the place.
 Mr. F. l.. Whittemore threw open the doors of the. Northern Saloon for the first time to the public, since its closedowu, on Wednesday night. The Northern has been undergoing some repairs of late and now presents a very creditable appearance. Mir. Whitte- more, the new proprietor, is will known in western Alaska and is very popular. -Cordova Alaskan.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-01-18
Changes Homestead Law

An important change in the regula- tions for acquiring homestead on the public domain was announced recently by Commissioner BaIinger of the general land office. As an additional precaution against fraud, all persons making homestead entries on public lands after the lst of last November will be required to be actual residents on the lands for fourteen months be- fore they will be permitted to com mute the entries to obtain title by a cash payment. Heretofore, the period of actual residence has been eight months. The ruling will not af- feet entries made prior to November l, 1907.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-01-18
Christmas in Sunrise
,scial to rho DaiIy Gateway.

Special to The Daily Gateway.
 Sunrise. Dec. 27-The people of Hope and Sunrise united in the ob- servauce of Christmas by rifle shoot in the morning and clay pigeon shoot in the afternoon. r. c. Allison carried of the prize of SlO in the rifle couteS, and Louis Renner won first prize at the trap with J. H.. Brownlow in second place.
 pthe evening a dance was held in the eity hall at Sunrise, with Mr.. H.. V. uoheu in charge of the aoor pre- ceded by gu entertainment consisting of readug by Mir. Brownlow, reel tattou by AIr. A. K. Knight, and followed by 30 series of novel and anus ing games, such as button sewing contest by the men, a bean race; a nail driving and pencil sharpening contest by the ladies
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-01-18
Land and Mineral Decisions

Published by Woodford D. Harlan. land attorney, Washington, D. C.
 Coal--The right of purchase is not initiated by filing a declatory state. ment, but by actual discovery of coal on the land, and the performance of some act Of improvement sufficient to give notice of an intent to purchase under the coal-land laws.
 Practice-A defendant who elects to plead a statutory defense and submits no evidence, is not entitled to another hearing in the event his de- fense is held not good.
 Desert Land-Land that without irrigation will produce grass in paying quantities is not subject to desert entry.
 Final Proof-Entry allowed on proof submitted after due notice should not be cancelled on finding the evidence as to residence insufficient, but suspended and further proof required.
 Homestead-Townsite-The law does not contemplate that the right of entry shall be exercised by one who makes settlement primarily and chiefly for trade and business, and not for agricultural purposes.
 Mineral-Proof of mining upon a tract that has been adjudicated as mineral, and the subsequent abandonment of such operations leaves with the miner al claimant the burden of proof to show the present mineral character of the land.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-01-18

"The way to stand we'll with people is not to make them feel your conse- quence, but their own"
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-01-18

Dog salmon for sale at Brown & Hawkins.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-01-18
FAIR WILL NOT
 BE POSTPONED
Committee Decide Everything Will Be in Readiness to Open
 Exposition in 1909.
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.

Seattle, Jan. lS-The executive com mittee of the AlaSka-Nukon-Paciic exposition has had under consideration he proposition to postpone the fair till later date, but have decided to hold the exposition, as previously planned, in 1909. The financial out look k brjghtcuing and the committee in charge is confident every thing will be in readiness for opening the exposition at the appointed time.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-01-18
TAWNEY TALKS
 FOR EXPOSITION
Minnesota Representative Wants Seattle Show To Be for
 Alaska and the West.
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.

Washington, D. C., Jan. l5-Rep- representative James A. Tawney of Minnesota is enthusiastic over the Alaska-Yukon-Pacifc exposition to be held in Seattle next year and wants it to be made a genuine exhibition of Alaska and the far west.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-01-18
LESSER ONES
 NOT FOR SALE
A Bill Has Been Introduced Re- serving All AISaka Islands
 Less Than 100 Acres,
By Cable % The Daily Gateway.

By Cable % The Daily Gateway.
 Washington, D. C., Jan. IA bill has been introduced in congress pro- viding for the reservation from sale of all Alaska islands of less than l6O acres in area.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-01-18
NATIVES MUST
 ATTEND SCHOOL
Secretary Garfield Drafts Bill to Make Education of Chil-
 dren Compulsory.
By Cable Co The Daily Gateway.

Washington, D. C.. Jan. l7-Secre- tary of the Interior James R. Garfield has drafted bill, which, if it becomes law. will compel a.I native children of Alaska or school age to attend school school certain number of months each year.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-01-18
Rural Free Delivery Growth

At the last report there were 38,2l5 rural delivery routes in operation in the United States, all the growth of few years. No other country has ever developed a new postal feature to the sare extent in so short time. St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-01-18

It is the part of wisdom to spend little of your time upon the things that vex and anger you, and much of your time upon the things that bring you quietness and confidence and good cheer.-Henry Van Dyke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
STEVENS IS A DIPLOMAT.
American Has Been of Great Service
 To the Japanese.

Wa shington, March 23.-Durham White Stevens, who was shot today by Coreans in San Francisco is well known American diplomatist who has played a conscientious part in Japanese official life. MT. Stevens began his diplomatic service in the state depart ment here. where he attracted the att tention of Japanese officials. Through Count Okuma he was given the post of confidential adviser and counsel for the Japanese legation at Washington. For many years he served the Japanese minister here and later was appointed to the important position of confiden- tial adviser to the Japanese auth ori- ties at Seoul. This latter appointment occurred at the time of the Russo Japanese conflict over Corea and ex tended through the important period when Corean sovereignty disappeared and Japan began a virtual protectora.c over the middle kingdom.
 Throughout this transition and dur. ing the grave crisis when Japanese troops put down the rebellious Coreans. Stevens took a leading part in directing the course of Japanese procedure. His wide experience his familiarity with international procedure and his tact full methods materially helped in bring ing, about calm to this disordered re- zion. The Coreans were naturally re- sentful at the official part MT. Stevens had taken during this crisis The Japanese government showed it's ap- preciation of his services by bestowing upon him a life pension. Now, that tho. Corean crisis is over, MT. Stevens was transferred back to his old post here where he was about to resume his ol1. position of counsel and advisor to the Japanese embassy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
TRIBUTE TO
 LATE SENATOR BRYAN

Washington. March 2S.-In sub init ting the usual resolutions providing for adjournment of the Senate out of re- spect to the memory of the late Sena- tor Bryan, Mir. Clay said:
 He was the youngest member of this body, had not reached his 32d year at the time of his death. His friends thought he had before him a career of great usefulness. Had his life been spared doubtless their most sanguine expectations would have been realized He had charming personality and made friends wherever he went. He was studious, industrious and ambi- tious for his country's good. The peo- pie of Florida loved and trusted him and he loved them, and Florida today mourns his death. This is not the proper time to eulogize his memory At some future time and on an occa- sion appointed for that purpose, the senator from Florida will join with other friends of Senator Bryan in pay ing to his memory that tribute of af- feetion, confidence and esteem which ] know is felt by all"
 Announcement of the death of Sem stor Bryan was made in the House by MT. Clark of Florida, who offered resolutions lamenting the loss of "this illustrious son of our beloved common wealth."
 The resolutions were adopted and as a further mark of respect the House adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
THREE CORNERED
 BILLIARD FIGHT

Chicago, March 23.-H. A. Wright of San Francisco lost his chance to clinch the amateur national championship at 14.2 balk line billiards tonight by going down to defeat before c. r. Conklin of Chicago. The score was 256 to 4J0. This makes triple tie in the tourney which has been in progress here for a week. Calvin De- marest of Chicago and tonights contest ants having eaon Wrn 1our games and lost one. 1he lie will bL played off to- morrow and Wednesday,. F.. w. Gardner of Passaie, N J., won fourth place this afternoon by 6efeaijns J. F. Poggenburs of New York. Last place went to Clar- ence Jackson of Chicago.
 Tonights game was disappointment; so far as the class ol billiards shown was concerned. Wright was far from being in his best form, lacking precision and often showing poor judgment on speed. Conk- lin played steadily enough and at times with some briliance.
 Score: Conklin, total, 400; high run. 5S, average, 12 16-32.
 Wright. total, 25s; high run, e4; aver age, S-31.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
The Drunken Man Was Willing.

Miss Alice Clark, the dainty little sing ing comedenne, is responsible for the following:
 Miss Clarke was playing a theatre in Staten Island recently, and among the songs she sang in her turn was Fay x Divers beautiful ballad, Take Mo With You in Your Dreams.' Miss Clark was living in Manhattan during the week and used to come over on the midnight ferry boat from the island.
 One night well-dressed man, much the worse from drink, entered the cabin and seated himself beside the singer. Before the boat had left the dock he was sound asleep Miss Clark not being quite sure of the words of the song had taken it to the theatre that night and held it before her as she sat in the boat. Suddenly the latter stopped short and the drunken man awakened with. a start. The first thing his eyes fell upon was the title of the song which the actress held before her.
 Take me with you in your dreams" he read. well Pm alarmed if I don't he continued looking up at her attractive face anything is better than those green lizards which have been chasing me ever since this blooming boat left the island"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
WILD WOOLLY STORY
 PROQEDTO BE FAKE

Meridian, Miss, March -(SpeciaL) "A telephone communication with Vossburg tonight relative to the telegram sent out from Jackson to the effect that negro desperado had bariicaded himself in a house and defied arrest develops the fact that the story is news the people of that little town.
 It is said that about ten days ago an effort was made to capture an escaped negro convict, that the negro drew a pistol and fired two shots at the officers without effect. The officers returned the convicts fire with a regular fusilade. but at the time did not know that the bullets had taken effect.
 Saturday a negro came into town and said that he had found a negro badly wounded, in the woods near the place, being shot in the thigh and shoulder. The wounded negro was left where he was found by the man finding him. No investigation has been made, the people not believing the story the negro told
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
To Smoke or Not to Smoke.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
 One of the many things upon which the doctors have long disputed and al- ways differed is the physiological ef- fects resulting from the use of tobac- co. Probably the preponderanee of opinion has been adverse and it is eer- fainly the prevailing view that at least in the case of growing youths the in- flgence of tobacco is distinctly bad. That is what is taught in the schools and the laws prohibiting the sale of cigarettes etc, to boys. which various states have placed upon their statute books are derived from this inspira- ton. It is. therefore. not q little sur prising to read that the statistics col lected by pr. George l.. Meylan. di- rector of the gymnasium at Columbia college, fail to sustain the popular be- lief.
 They do not show that the smoking habit is injurious to those who follow it. Their apparent demonstration is to the contrary for Dr. Meylan's re- searches indicated that at Columbia, if nowhere else, the smoking student is healthier and stronger physically than the non- smoker. His eNamina- tions extended to 6S3 young men. com prising 205 smokers and ATS non -smok- CTS and. strange to say, the former had the advantage over the latter in each of the tests applied. They were taller, they weighed more, they had greater lung capacity and a superior strength. It was Dr. Meylans con clusion that the assertion contained Tn most text books that nicotine stunts the growth and reduces the lung ca pacity issinaccurate and that as mat ter of fact we really know very httle about the effect of tobacco on the hu- man body.
 Nearly anything can be proved from statistics and it would be a mistake to attach a decisive importance to Dr. MeyIan's demonstrations. Its eVlden- tial value is materially affected by the circumstance that among his subjects the smokers were on the average one year and two months older than the others a circumstance which mlShl obviously be expected to make dls- tinct difference in the matter of weight and height if not in lung capacity ana strength Moreover it may be recalled that an investigation conducted ae Yale by pr. Seaver not long ago pro duced very different results. It showed that smoking and drinking did tend to check the growth and to impair the general physical condition of the stu dents who thus indulged.
 Where doctors disagree it is not for 1aymen to be positive. Smoking may be less generally or seriously in1u- rious than has been supposed Whlch will bers6me consolati ton to those upon whom the habit has acquired hold too strong to be shaken off But all admit. including pr. Meylan, that to some constitutions nicotine is emphat- ically harmful and no one who has ab- stained from using tobacco ever re- grets it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
COREANS TRY TO
 KILL AMERICANS
tcoNTINUED FROM PAGE l.,
Stevens Will Recover.

 the Japanese will withdraw from Corea Is false
 Stevens Will Recover.
 At the Central Emergency hospital MT. Stevens was examined by Chief Surgeon Terry and Surgeon Lumwail. He was then prepared for removal to another hospital. As soon as he waa removed from the operating table. Nil. Stevens called for an Associa ted Press reporter to whom he gave the follow- ing version of the shooting:
 "As I got out of the Fairmont hotel omnibus several Coreans approached me. One of them struck me in the face. lacerating my cheek. As l started to pursue him another Corean began to shoot at me. The first shot missed me and struck the Corean | was pursuing. The next two shots took effect in my back.
 "This evidently isl the work of q small band of student agitators in and about San Francisco, who resent the fact that the Japanese have a pro- tectorate over Corea and believe that l am to some extent responsible for this condition of affairs in their country.
 pr. Lumwall and the other emer- gency surgeons are of the opinion that he will recover if no untoward compll- cations develop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
CAPITALISTS WILL
 BUILD BIG STORE
MILLION DOLLAR ESTABLISH MENT SCHEDULED FOR AT LANTA-NEoRo coNFEssES TO KILLING PAWNBRoKER.

Atlanta, March 3,-(special.)-New York capitalists are planning to erect in At lanta, on Peachtree street between Ellis and Cain streets, a department store which will cost s1,OOO, 900. An option has been secured on a lot which will cost $10QOOO and the store will cost S90000O. Pending final arrangements names are withheld. A prominent real estate firm is conducting the nego- tiations.
 John Williams. negro, was arrested by the police this morning and in the afternoon confessed to his part in the murder on February 9 of Jacob Hirso- witz, the Hebrew pawnbrolxer who was shot dead in front of his place of busi- ness. Williams was the negro who en- tered the pawnshop and grabbed the pistol trying to make away and he de- nies that Jim Madden and Barnett Book CT, now under arrest, were the two ne- groes who fired the fatal shot.
 Peach growers from Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee, representing a million peach trees and more, met in Atlanta this morning for the purpose of ef- leItiHB ranging for the marketing of their crops through the National Produce Distrib- uting company of Cincinnati, by which firm the meeting was called.
 The delegates witnessed demonstration of the percolatlng system and then ar engagements for permanent organization were gone into, but misunderstanding created by questions and answers of J. D. Cunningham of Marietta and Carl AL brecht, general manager of the produce company, caused some one to suggest that i've adjourn and adjournment was taken without organization. The peach growers all agreed that the crop had been hurt by the recent spell of cold weather
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
Tragedy of Free Soup Ticket.

From Harpers Weekly.
 Finish your soup" the lady super intendent says in warning notes, as some laggards push their half-empty plates away from them. Finish your soup or you don't get any meat. Why don't you eat your soup, boy?"
 It is boys" tragedy. He fingers his bread and stares at the soup in front of him, greedily sniffling the fragrant aroma. How warm and comforting that soup would be in it's right quar- ters! And yet--is the soup kosher?
 Around him, all unconscious of this horrible dilemma, the rest are gobbling at their vituals. And still he stares at that savory mess in front of hin, fas- cinated by the first glimpse of lurid, splendid sin. The seven devils Of hun ger batten upon his vitals, and, Ike Prometheus, he fights against them.
 Well. if he won't eat it, take 1t away"
 Boys face relaxes. The pattle l' over; he has fought and conquered. And yet, if it hadn't been taken from him
 q don't know what's the matter Win some of their appetites," says the lady superintendent fretfully.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
BLACK HAND SCARE
 IN MISSISSIPPI

Jackson, Miss, March 23.-(Special.)- Walter Womack. brother and son, promi- ncnt farmers of Simpson county, appealed in person to Governor Noel today for protection against unknown parties who have threa tened their lives. They showed the governor Black Hand' letter they received by mail the concluding para graph of which is: We will give you thirty days to leave this county, and if you don't you will be made to leave, or you will pull hemp"
 The Womacks declare they know of TO enemies and have had no trouble with their neighbors. The governor ad- vised them to return home and be on their guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
John A. DriscolI.

John A. Driscoll died yesterday morn- ing at II o'clock at the family resi- dence. 2607 Avenue D. Funeral will leave the house at 915 o'clock this morning and mass will be celebrated at St. Paul's Catholic church at 10 o'clock. Interment will be at Elmwood cemetery. The de- ceased was a member of the Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers and the members of that order will attend the funeral. The pail bearers will be E. J. Frazer, w. E. Jones, w. H. Park, H. w. Elliott. c. K. Hall and William Pres colt. He is survived by widow, four boys and three girls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
Death Causes Great Sorrow.

Tallahassee. Fla, March 23,-The news of the death of Senator Bryan of Florida was received at the capital with profound sorrow. Governor Broward is away from the city and the question of appoint ing a successor to Senator Bryan will not be considered by the governor until after the funeral The question of suc- cessor has aroused considerable discus sion and Governor Broward himself may declare himself candidate. Other can didates are James E. Crane, state sena- tor; c. A. Carson, brother-in-aw of Sen a,or Bryan, and former Gov. W. s. Jen- nings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
Mrs. Hihernia Gore.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs Hibernia Gore. aged 56 years, the wife of Thomas T. Gore. who died at the family residence near Powderly Sunday afternoon, will be held from the residence this morning at 10 o'clock Interment Will be at Elmwood cemetery.
 Mrs Gore is the daughter of Samuel Nabers of Pickens county, and is the mother of Samuel N. Gore, secretary and treasurer of the Birmingham Fertiziier company, Mrs. J. R. Mallory, Motley Gore and Thomas Gore. She is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. J. c. Persinger and Mrs. w. P. Amerson of Birmingham and Mrs. M. r. Gore of Carrollton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
Senator Bryan's Successor.

Mobile, March 2S.-A Pensacola, Fla, special says:
 Speculation is rife here as to whom Governor Broward will name as the suc- cessor to United States Senator N illiam J. Bryan, who died in Washington re- gently. MT Bryan was named to sue ceed Senator s. R. Malylory, his appoint ment being announced Christmas day and although he was in Washington only a few weeks when he was taken i'll, he accomplished much for Florida, and par ticularly for Pensacola. The Florida cam paign is now in full blast with three candidates for United States senator Congressman William B. Lamar of Mon ticello, John s. Beard of Pensacola and Albert Gilchrist of Jacksonville. It is not believed the governor will name any of these parties and the most plausible selection he could make at this time is believed to be State Senator Thomas F. West of Santa Rosa, who is not only close friend to the governor, but brilliant and able.
 Ex-Senator Samuel Pascoe of Monticello was an applicant for the position when MT. Bryan was named and it Is prob able he will again apply.