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The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25
BIG''EASYMARK5"

wonders repeat themselves in the financial world as well as in less con servatlve fields, 1t seems The transac. tious of Morse. the ice trust king, are case in point Not long ago the in- surauce investigation turned the searchllght upon the Seamy side of life insurance. and what had been mere surmlSe before was shown to be fact. The so called business was a system of audaclouS and reckless eN- ploitatlou. But life insurance as con ducted when the exposure came was comparatively new thing. It might be believed that the methods employed in it were unique; that the evils cN. posed were peculiar and confined to that one field of financial activity, Yet the Morse revelations. following upon others of similar nature, indi- cate that tue insurance manlpulators may have had coaching from old line fuancicrS They surely found imita- tors in recklessneSS and audacity.
 Not the least of the wonders in the career of the ice trust was the ease with which supposedly clever business men were "roped iu." They were handed profits" as they supposed, and readily put more money in to sc cure more profits. It k game well known in the most ordinary business experience. and yet it seems possible to play 1t on growuups with ease. There are people who can never dis abuse themselves of the notion that money can be made in some unusuO! way, a road to wealth which old pros- pectors have overlooked. General U. s. Grants financial tragedy was brought about in that manner. He had been eight years at the head of affairs in Washington. vet be firmly believed the story that in some roundabout but perfectly legitimate way. known only to the partner whose scheme he financed. fortune could be made through government foyoritIsm, or practically that. He.lost all but hon or. for he was victim But bold men figure that the world never really learns tue folly of expecting some thing for nothing, enormous gains on nominal investment Doubtless gul. lable people are becoming fewer. We should hope that crooked fnauclers will become fewer. but they will not wholly disappear so long as capitalists, great and small are eager to swallow fairy rales fixed mp by Wall street experts.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25
IF
 THE NEGRO

Some ycarsiagu one Of Texas widely known statesmen who is now dead was passing along street in Dallas when an old colorcd man who had once belonged to hjm approached, took of his hat and passed hand over his white wool aS he asked;
 'Nlurstcr. gin de old man 70 cents.
 Dan, you are a robber."
 How asked the astonished darGy, opening his eyes. around which rough shod age had walked
 Didn't you see me put Ny hand n my pocket:"
 Yes. Sah."
 Well. you old rascal you rob me V the pleasure of giving you money with out being asked.
 The old man received a dollar. Bow ing almost to the ground. while fears came out aud coursed through the aged prints around his eyes, he replied;
 .Narster. wid-wld such a heart as you hab and wid Abraham and Isaac and de Lord on your side l don't see what can keep you out of heayen.'
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25

The Cat, the Rat and the Plague.
 Science and Its stan of theorists and specialists have been telling us where the rat comes In as a disease spreader, also how to exterminate the rat Some of the highly alarmed ex- perts have practically declared that we must fight rats to live, even If we end by living merely to fight rats. How to kill rats and lots of them without destroying life that Is useful or at least agreeable no expert has found out. Here's where the cat comes in. introduced by Dr. Buchanan of the Indian medical service In the British army.
 Dr. Buchanan has been observing the ways of the rat, the cat and the plague In district comprising fifty four towns and villages Briefly his report Is cats. no rats. no plague or no eats. then rats and plague. All very simple for those who do not draw the line at cats, as some of the na- tIves in India do. Where the rats are spared the plague gets busy. Where the cats are spared the other end of the trio is the busy one. Traps and anti.plague serum, this authority de elares. are as useless as bread pills in a fever epidemic. Salvation is by the
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25
CHEER UP!

Don't kick because you have to button your wifes waist. Be glad your wife has a waist and doubly glad you have a wife to button a waist for Some mems wives have no waists to button Some mems wives waists have no buttons on to button. Some mems wives who have waists with buttons on to button don't care a continental whether they are buttoned or not, Some men don't have any wives with waists with but tons on Co button, any more than a rabbit.-Lacon lull Journal.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25


 him to a doctor and tried half dozen other treatments, all with the same result: no improvement at all. The disease gradually spread until nearly every part of his body was quite raw, We had to strap him down in bed, for he used to tear himself dreRdfully in his sleep. The agony he went through is quite beyond words. No one thought we would rear him. The regimental doctor, a very clever man, pronounced the case hopeless; at least he said the only hope was that he might, if he lived long enough, outgrow it to some extent. We had him in hospitals four times and he was pronounced one Of the worst cases, if not the worst, ever admitted. From each he was dis charged as incurable; in fact he got worse under the successive treatments. At one hospital they incased him in plaster, and this seemed to aggravate the soreness terribly. He looked so badly that no one liked to go near him and his life was a burden to him. We kept trying remedy after remedy, but we had got almost past hoping for 8 cure. Six months ago we purchased a set of Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and ReSOlvent Pills and perseVered with them. The result was truly marvellous and to-day he is perfectly cured his skin not having a blemish on it anywhere, Mrs. Lily Hedge, 5l, Vaughan Road, Coldharbour Lane, Camblewell Green, Eng. Jan. l2, 1907"
 Send to nearest depot for free Cuti- cura Booko on Treatment of Skin Diseases. Cuticura Remedies arc sold throughout the world. Dep6ts. London 27, ChartcrhOuse Sq.; Paris 0 Rue de 10 PaN: Australia, R Towns q Co. sydney: Potter Drug q Chem. CoFp., Sole Props. Boston.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25

The experience Of two of Skagway's residents should teach people to be- careful about leaving catch lock door open when they step outside during. the colo weather.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25

For wantou wastefulness a Pitts burger carries off the prize. He ate a big dinner just before committing. suicide.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25

All Britain celebrated the eighth anniversary of King Edwards ascen- sion to the throne Saturday. King Ed went the pace that kills in his youth, but in his latter years he set tied down and has made good king.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25

Bob Lowe of Whitehorse is taking his defeat gracefully. Any one can be gracious when winning, but true worth shows when man can be al cheerful loser and come back strong.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25
BRING YOUR OWN JUG.

Mount Vernon Rye and Belmont Bourbon direct from bond at whole. sale price by the gallon. The Mas cot. phone e. Delivery free.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25
RELIABLE ALL THE TIME.

The Pack Train Restaurant will serve wine with dinner orders, free in place of tea or coffee. Come on boys.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25

A Boston physician says that every one should eat six raw eggs day. This would be rather expensive in Alaska.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25

LOST-A black silk muffler with the initials "J. K. K. ." in one cor ner. Finder kindly return to Jack Kennedy at Lynch & Kennedy's.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25

A New Jersey judge has decided that a mother.in-law can't boss family. Wonder if that judge is mar, rled?
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25

Why not be cheerful? Poor Lit, tie Herman has just received con slgnment of that famous Cream Rye. 4 smile guaranteed with every drink.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25

If you have something you don't need. why not advertise 1t for sale or exchange in The Alaskan?
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25
FRESH GOODS.

The next Jefferson will bring us another fresh consignment of Fresh Premium Butter, Ranch Eggs, choice Poultry and oysters. Our line of fresh Salt Meats are the best to be had in any market.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25
PRONOUNCED HIS
 CASE INCURABLE
Whole Body Raw with Eczema - Life was IntoIerabIe e-Was Even InCaSed in Plaster Discharged from Hospitals as Hopeless,
SUFFERED IA YEARS
 CURED BY CUTICURA
From the age of three months until fifteen years old, my son Owens life

was mace luLOleI- able by eczema in its worst form. He was all right until q red rash broke out on his fore head, but we were not alarmed at first. Very soon, however. the rash began to spread over his head and shoulders and it caused him great discomfort. 1 took
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25

A woman always has the last word. So has President Roosevelt,
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25
FRYE.BRUHN co.
BETTER PREPARED THAN EVER

Having put in a steam boiler and other machinery We are better pre- pared than ever to do first-class work on short notice.
 SKAGWAY LAUNDRY.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25
BOTTLED AND DRAuGHT BEER

0oiuier Beer is the peer of all brews. At the Mascot, phone 67 and have a case sent to your home.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-01-25
WARMER ARD SNOW

The result of the observation taken at Moore wharf at midnight, Jan, 22,h 1909, Is as follows Temperature time obseryaPn, above Max. temp preceding 24hours 2sbOve Min, {" (" l2 below Mean e [" T below
 Barometer 29.7O,
 Clear. North light wind
 Snow Commenced 4:3O am,
Evening star., 1909-07-18

slider the hereditary Prince of Bayreuth, because Of
his responsiveness of person, and the matter was
dropped How, suppose you, did she learn about
him.?
After a moments hesitancy Sonnsfeld replied,
'She got her information from the handsome Cap
tain Your sister said the Captain told her that the
Prince of Bayreuth very repusive in person: but
she laughed and said she feared the handsome Cap
tain was jealous and was trying to prejudice her
against the hereditary Prince She also said she did
care; that she did not the hereditary Prince
any man unless she could get the handsome Cap
tain, who, she avowed dying of love for her.
The Margrave confirmed the Captains report Of the
hereditary Prince, and from that time forth Don't
Care would hear no more of the projected marriage
with Bayreuth"
1T does seem,' said Wihelmina sadly. that
when God gives man high rank, he withhods all
other good qualities"
Your brother is exception" suggested Sonns-
field
Yes, he is an exception He seems to me to be
perfect in every way agreed Wilhemina readily.
The poor Margrave's defects all physical; but"
We will not talk about the Margrave, inter
rupted Sonnsfeld I'VE will talk about the hand
some Captain and then will go to sleep.
And kate's program was carried out.
Evening star., 1909-07-18
CHAPTER XVIII.
Adolph Shackles the Devil.

X7HILE Henry and the Prince were at Span
w dau Castle, affairs at court were read Justng
themselves to the condition. The King who
made periodical visits to Berlin, treated the Mar
grave as usual He liked Adolph. but felt contempt
for him that profound and unconcealed. lie
seemed to have forgotten his part in the dongs OF the
day of disappointment Perhaps, if Adolph had been
of more Importance in royal eyes, Frederick William
would have resented what done; but he was
able to control his violence when he knew it TO
his advantage, and may have made the Margraves
insignihcance an excuse for forgiving him
At this time, he knew that England and Austria
were eagerly awaiting excuse to attack Prussia,
and as the Margarine had said, to tear Frederick
William limb from limb He knew that George Of
England whom he had once beaten in fist fight,
hated him as he the King of Prussia, hated George,
and there deeper, bitterer standard by which
Prussian Majesty could measure hatred than his own
feeling toward his English brother in law. He also
knew that the Emperor of Austria for many reasons.
despised him. and waiting for good excuse to
annex Brandenburg to turn Prussia to Hanover,
and to erase Frederick William Kingdom from the
map of Europe.
To nure Adolph and to offend the Margarine Of
Schwedt, he felt sure would be giving England and
Austria their much desired pretext. Therefore, State
policy and indifference for SO contemptbe thing as
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Because to send me kiss by you, he must first
kiss you and he would not do that"
Am l not sufficiently. pretty to tempt hm!'
asked the wise Sonnsfed knowing full well that she
was decidedly pretty
Yes Kate answered Nina, "you are very
pretty with your big blue eyes, your red cheeks, and
redder lips; but is pretty enough to tempt
him But don't want you to be trying"
Your jealous person. retorted Sonnsfeld.
Il fear l am" replied the Princess. But do
want to keep his love while may 1t will be bright
spot in my whole life. 1t is the first and fear it will
be the last brightness l shall know. Kate, did
you ever dream of what life would be as the wife of
the man you loved who loved your"
Yes Nina" responded Sonnsfeld breathing a
low sigh Save for my dreams of you, have no
other occupation"
You have no lover?" asked Wihelmna, looking
quickly up to Kate's face. Therefore, why do you
dream?'
Il dream for the same reason that every other
girl dreams Why did you dream before you met the
Il did not dream-that is, l did not dream
much now
'Ah, we'll, my sweet Nina, dream while you
You may live all your life through hoping for real
ity that will exceed in happiness your dreams; but II
YOU find it you will be 1uckier than most women.
What get out of life that is better than dreams.
| do not know. Dreams not for them; but l
fancy that the angels dreams into this world for
woman's special use. | wonder who the handsome
Captain is?
He is an Englishman of rank" answered Wilhel-
nina, though do not know his degree"
Where did you learn that he is an Englishman!'
asked Kate
L knew it when first heard him speak English
replied Wilhelmina :" His name is English, and
Don't Care said her father told her that he Eng
sh The Margrave also says he learned it from what
he the Captain, said. What has become of the Mar
grave? l have not seen him since the momentous
day. l never knew character SO thoroughly
disguised; but as his wife l should have died.
"A woman may endure great deal without dy-
ing" said Kate. "At times God seems to be stingy
of death in dealing with us"
7 WONDER who will be the next candidate for my
hand?" queried Wilhemina.
Since Don't Care won't have the hereditary
Prince of Bayreuth, the King may thrust him upon
you,' suggested Kate.
They say he, too, is most repulsive man., re-
piled Wilhelmina. - wish l could defy the King
and dsobey him and wheedle him as Don't Care
does"
"A person must be born of coarse grain and of sell
fish heart to be successful bully answered Kate
Whatever is required, | wish l possessed re-
turned Wilhelmina Don't Care refused to
Evening star., 1909-07-18

the Margrave OF Schwedt prompt
ed the King to overlook Adolphs 5
great affront, and to treat him as
if nothing unusual had happened
1t was easily shown by the evi-
dence of the Dukes companions
that the killing of Weissenfels had
been in self defense, and as his
Grace's relations felt deeply
obliged to Adolph, the matter of
the tragedy was dropped, and the
visitors from Schwedt remained
in the palace, tolerated if not
honored guests
Soon after the eventful day,
the Margarine suggested to her
son the advisability of returning
to the quiet precincts of Schwedt
but Adolph stoutly refused TO
move
You would have me come,
said he, land. being here, l intend
to remain till | am quite ready to
go.
Grumkow refused TO speak to
Adolph save to insult him when
ever an opportunity presented.
and it was evident TO everyone
that the Kings apathetic view OF
the Margrave's work did not per-
wade the heart of the Baron.
Thus much for the situation in
the palace touching our friend
Adolph. He seemed to be safe:
but the cunning of the devil is of
subtle, dangerous quality, and
is deceiving in appearances.
WHEN the Queen recovered
" from the shock of the scene
in the Mirrored Hall, she was a
very happy woman. With Schwedt
and Weissenfels out of the way
the beloved English project stood
at least a chance of -evival, and,
much to Grumkow's annoyance,
she lost no time in beginning the
resuscitating process. the King,
who was anxious to avoid war
Continued on page II
Evening star., 1909-07-18

A S soon as darkness had fallen,
n Fritz Henry hurried to the
garden, and. after waiting a few
minutes had the great pleasure
of seeing Sonnsfeld emerge from
the stairway door. She gave him
a letter, received one in return,
and soon afterward two hearts
were happy. despite the fact that
they had no right to be other
than miserable
The next day Henry and the
Crown Prince accompanied the
King to Spandau Castle and re-
manned there two or three weeks
without hearing news from Berlin.
Wilhelmina' marriage, the
Margrave's bold refusal, and
Weissenfels' death all seemed to
have been dismissed from the
Kings mind. Trouble was brew
ing with England and Hanover,
because of a halfscore loads of hay
stolen by the Prussians from
Hanoverian subjects who resided
on disputed tract of ground lying
near the border. King Frederick
Williams entire attention was
given to drilling recruits, prepar-
atory for war if it should come.
Meanwhile affairs at court were
moving along with a smoothness
that would have been lacking had
the King been at home. Wilhel-
nina soon recovered her health,
and with Fritz Henry's letter hid
den in her bosom was happier than
she had been for many a day.
WHEN Sonnsfeld delivered
:" Henry's letter, she said,
He was SO handsome that l had
haze a mind to tell him he might
sens kiss to you by me"
Il should be glad to have one
sent in any manner" answered
Nina, laughing; but he would
not have sent it by YOU"
"Why?"
Evening star., 1909-07-18
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grave threw himself the bed and covered his face
with his hands.
Henry waited until Adolph rose again, and taking
him by the hand, led him to the window, drew up a
chair placed the Margrave in it. and sat down the
windowseat "Grumkow will forgive you for
what you have done and his revenge will be sure, if
you do not leave Berlin or take steps to avert the
consequences of his hatred said Henry.
Il am you right, and-and want copy
of the letter you showed me- That will be the only
step need take. shall have the devil in my power.
1t will be the first time in the history of the world
that man has ever shackled the devil Come, come,
let me have the copy! Here paper pen, and ink.
Fetch me the letter, and shall copy it
Il fear" began Henry; but the Margrave inter-
rupted him.
Fetch it, say! Goh, man! Can't you trust me,
even after to-day?"
III bring the letter at once" answered Henry,
leaving the Margrave's room.
WITHIN five minutes Henry returned. The
J" Margrave put on his large spectacles and
began laboriously copying the letter. Fully half
an hour required in making the copy; but
when it finished it looked like piece of copper
plate engraving perfect Adolphs penman-
Ship Meantime Henry sat at the window looking
down into the garden, thinking of the Margraves
vivid metaphor of the hungry man who would not
eat.
IF substitute the words cannot for will not,
the metaphor would fit my exactly" thought
Henry, and he began to long for the food he SO
greatly desired Soon his longing turned to dream
ing as is apt do; but the dreams shattered
by the Margrave, who to his side with joyful,
dancing step, exclaiming:
Now, l have the devil in fetters l do not fear
him. Let us compare. will read my copy, and you
read the original"
The Margrave read his copy which proved correct.
"Aeh! there are the devils shackles! he cried Joy
fully he folded the copy and placed it carefully into
pocket of his waistcoat The devil may not know
for sometime perhaps for many days, that he is
shackled Would you not give a good round sum to
see him squirm and struggle and belch forth fire and
sulphurous smoke when he feels the irons tightening
about him. p
Il hope you do not expect to crush Grumkow by
showing this letter to the king?" said Henry.
Il do not, answered the Margrave, staggering
about the in the pride of his strength Il will
show you mystery. loaded gun is often more
effective than shot If fire my gun by showing the
letter to the King and by any mischance fail kill
the devil his Satanic Majesty would be loose again.
and Adoph of Schwedt would become his imp. No
no! I'm not such fool! I'll give you truism. A
loaded gun is fearsome thing. Wait till my oppor-
tunity comes; then watch for satanic convolutions
such the world has not hitherto Witnessed
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-04-09
SUIT ENTERED
FOR DAMAGES
ADMINISTRATORS OF E. G. PAYNE
FILES A BILL in CIRCUIT COURT
WANT 1899.

w. c. Salmon, administrator of E.
G. Payne, deceased, fled suit in the
Circuit Court against the L. & N. Ry.
for damages in the sum of $1,999.
Messrs. Salmon, Turner and Figuers
are attorneys for the plaintiff. While
the allegations have not been fled,
suit is brought on account of the
death Of Payne at Dodsons Gap some
months since by the train. Payne had
been working at Mt. Pleasant and his
home was in Pulaski. He bought a
ticket home; but is said to haYe be-
come intoxicated and was put off the
train at Culleoka. He attempted to
walk on home and was run over by
north bound passenger train at Dod-
sons Gap and was horribly mangled.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-04-09
THE LAW TRIUMPHS
IN THE NOW NOTED
SOCIAL CLUB CASE
DEFENDANT FOUND GUILTY OF
VIOLATING CITY LIQUOR
ORDINANCE.
APPEALS TO HIGHER COURT
Also Bound Over to The Grand Jurl
On Charge Of Retailins.-Munich
pality Assesses Twenty-Five Dok
lars For the offense.

The spirit and without doubt the
letter of the prohibition law was up.
held in the City Court Friday
when Judge Erwin fined Mathers Cor
don $500 and costs on a charge on
selling, furnishing, giving or procuring
liquor for another and bound him over
to the Grand Jury on a charge of SELL
ing liquor
This was the noted Social Club case
which has held the attention OF the
public since the arrest of Gordon, the
alleged secretary and treasurer about
a week since. Evidence was taken in
the case on Wednesday and argument
was had this morning, City Attorney
Chas P. Hatcher appearing for the
city and H. P. Figuers for the defenp
dant. Argument on both sides dealt
with the question of the legality %
these alleged social clubs, but Judge
Erwin held that the city law which
prohibits the selling, giving, furnish.
ing or procuring liquor for another,
had been violated irrespective of the
question of the legality of the social
clubs, and 80 ruled.
An appeal to the Circuit Court from
the fine in the city case was taken on
behalf of the defendant.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-04-09
TEACHERS HAVE
GOOD PROGRAM
MAURY ASSOCIATION MEETS.
COUNTY IMPROVEMENT Asso-
CATION Is FORMED.

The regular meeting of the Maury
County Teachers Association Saturday
was of more than usual interest. The
primary department of the regular
program was ably handled by Miss
Fannie Louise Smith and Prof. J. w.
Journey, while Miss Mary Whitaker
and Prof. w. P. Morton were equally
as interesting in their handling of the
secondary department
At the conclusion of the regular
program DR.. M. P. Merrill of the
Maury County Dental Association de-
livered an address on the care of chill
dren's teeth.
1t was decided to organize County
Teachers improvement Association at
the regular meeting in May. Supt.
Graham announced that at the May
meeting DIR. 0. J. Porter would de-
liver an address on Tuberculosis"
Prof. Graham stated further that Con-
gresham Padgett had forwarded from
Washington twenty large maps of the
United States, which will be given
to the schools of the county. Plans
were discussed for the attendance of
the county teachers at the meeting OF
the Middle Tennessee Teachers Asso-
citation to be held in Nashville May 8,
8 and 10.