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The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31
ETH GRADE GRADUATING EXERCISES
 WEDNESDAY NIGHT

a beautiful selection we'll rem dered by the ketehikan Fire mems Band. Frances Grant, seventh grade girl. came next with a pathetic recitation en- titled The Engineers Story. Miss Grant had a very pleasing appearance and delivered her part we'll.
 The curtain then rose on a one-act comedy called Gossip" played by eight girls of the sew enth grade. All did themselves proud and provoked many a laugh. Edna Hart and Margaret Clements proved the great laugh getters in this act.
 Osborne Williams came next with vocal solo entitled "Con- rendered in Mir. Will liam's inimitable way. It was
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The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31
LOOKS BAD FOR DaRRoW

Los Angeles. May s0-Slow- ly. but none the less surely. the net iS closing about Clarence Darrow. and their seems to be little hope that he will escape. On the witness stand last night Franklin the detective who had been in Darrow'S employ. testi- fled that Darrow had given him money for the purpose of cor rupsing jurors.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31
TAFT DELEGATES BOLT THE
 CONVENTION

Fort Worth. Tex, May 30 Evidently with the idea of pro testing the Roosevelt delegates right to the floor at the Chicago convention. the handful of Taft delegates at the conven- ton here, bolted the conven- ton last night. They were in a hopeless minority.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31
BACK AT WORK AGAIN

Washington. May S0-sen- ator Robert LaFollette return ed to Washington yesterday. and is back in his seat in the Senate again. The campaign in New Jersey probably saw the last of the personal fight be- tween the President and Mir. Roosevelt. The balance of the campaigning will be done via agents.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31
DIES ON STEAMER

Word reached town this morning. of the death on board the steamer City Of Seattle. Of Michael Doyle. sergeant in charge of the local cable office As told i'll the Miner of We'd nessiay of "Wednesday, he was on his way 10 FL Seward for medical treatment. but died o,s tle steamer aS she was going over from Douglas se Juneau
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31
WILBUR WRIGHT THE AVIATOR
 |S DEAD

Dayton. Ohio. May Si-Afser lingering for several days, eyeA when hope had been given ID, Wilbur Wright, the greatest of the birdmen of she world. passed away yesterday He had been suffering from typhoid for some time. and only his res
 oluie will had held body and soul together. He was the mas fer mind of the Wright Bro thers who were the first sue cessful aviaiors III the world,
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31
 READY ID
 CO ID CUBA

Key West. May 3l-Eight huge battleships flying "Old Glory" are to be seen from this port, awaiting developments in Cuba. While the President has promised not to intervene still evently the administration is evidently going to be pre- pared for eventualities. and will not be caught mapping.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31
DEFEAT APPEARS WORSE
 ES COUNT PROGRESSES

Newark. May s0-The cali her of Taft'S defeat becomes larger anr larger as the count in this state. New eJrsey. pro- sresses. In the country dis trict> Roosevelt beat him three 10 one, and two to one in ihe the principal cities.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31
ALASKA STEAMER COMING

Seattle, May 3l-Nord ar rived in this city this morning that the steamer Cordova, of Alaska s. s. Co.'S fleet, now on her way from the Atlantic coast to this port. has arrived at Taltai. Chili, with all we'll on board.
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Dawson, May 3I-A heavy rain has eXtinguished the for est fires which have been dev- astating the Yukon valley.
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London. Eng. May 3i-There seems t0 little hope for the re- c0verg of the sight of GenI. Booth. 0f the Salvation. He was recently operated on for cataract, but no benefit nas suisei.
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NEW YORK IS LfONIzlEG
 CaRPATHll'S CAPTAIN

New York. May 3o-Thi> ci- ty is hero crazy over Capt. Ro~- iron 0f the steamer Carpatiia- His ship Is now in port. and is the center Of attraction in Gotham.
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Chicago, May 3I-The de- mand for spectators tickets to the forthcoming Republican convention is growing. As high as S50.00 has been offered for single ticket.
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aPAT" GILMORE
 COMING Hofa E

According 10 8 wire from ait.e. p. J. Gilmore. returning home from a visit to Ireland, ls aboard the Admiral Samp- son.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31
MAKES FAST TIME

Indianapolis. May 3l-Driv- ing a National car, Joe Dawson yesterday broke all records in long distance race, covering five hundred miles in six hours twenty-one minutes and six seconds.
 8io Show tonioht Rink Theater
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ROBERT ". JENNINGS
Nominated by the Democrats as Candidate for
 Delegate From Alaska
OF JUNEAU

Born. November n. 1865. in Nashville. Tennessee. Acquired m education al Harvard, hy working his way through Col lege a. a private tutor. In 1885 obtained a clerkShip in Washington. D. C.. through a competitive civil service exam nation; worked at his desk during the day ana studied law at night at the Georgetown Law School. Emigrated to the West in lSSS. located at Port Townsend. Washington; City Attorney of Port Townsend. County Attorney of Jefferson County. Washington. and can 1idate Of the Democratic party for Judge Of the ounties of Ief- said state. Came 10 Alaska ln ters0n ClalIam and Island iD 1898, located at Skagwav. Re moved to Juneau in 1905 where has resided ever since. City Attorney Of Juneau. March %. 1912. nominated at Valdez by the Democracts as candidate for Delegate.
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 Although 1 have been nomi- hated by the Democrat, and will canvass Alaska a ti.cir candi- taie. yet, If elected. will not
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Washington, May 3t-The Lorimer case will come up for action by the Senate, Monday of next week.
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F. 2. Ryu= is . passenger IT on the Dolphin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
George Washington,
 1732-1799

Many are the stories told of George Washington, all very interesting, ahd doubtless you know some of them. Here is one of which perhaps you have not heard, or if you have 1t is clever enough to bear repetition.
 While the American army was in camp Washington heard that the colored sen tries were not altogether reliable, so he determined to test the matter for him self. One very dark night he went out for a walk along the line, and going up to colored sentry he paused
 'Who goes there?' cried the sentry.
 "A friend,' was the reply.
 Advance friend and give the counter sign"
 Washington knew the password twas "Cambridge," but he answered "RoX- burgh.''
 NO, sah," replied the soldier.
 "Medford," said Washington.
 "No, sah,' was the response.
 "Charlestown' said Washington.
 The sentry lost patience
 "I tell you, Massa Washington" he said emphatically. mo man go by here with out he say Cambridge.
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weight and the obligation of given word. It may be a matter of training, especially of early training.
 Those who trust us educate us, Is a wise saying quite as applicable to youth as to maturity.
 How many mothers, on the contrary, never trust their daughters in the carry ing out of little obligations that are laid upon them but instead pursue a system of naggng inquiry which lrritates at the same time that it removes the sense of responsibility desired.
 Have you your rubbers on?" Did you mail that letter." Did you; have your Always questioning, never trusting. What can the result be but the average woman s idea of her promise?
 Boys are treated in much the same way, but real life later on takes their unrelia- bility from them. They learn by hard knocks. and so acquire the habit of doing what they agree to do
 If ever a race of reliable women is to be produced, the mothers must lend a hand They must trust their daughters, If the children forget or fail to do what they agree to do they must be allowed to suffer the consequences. The mother must not help out with any kind interven- ton. /
 The child must learn the law of caust and effect and realize that promise broken means trouble and loss to some one and in just so far labels him unre- liable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
Mary Washington's Will

Copied from the Original.
 In the name of God. Amen, l. Mary Washington, of Fredericksburg, in the county Of Spotsylvania, being in good health. but calling to mind the uncer- tanty of this life, and willing to dispose of what remains of my worldly estate, to make and publish this. my last will, rec ommending my soul into the hands of my Creator, hoping for a remission of all my sins through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ, the Saviour of mankind, I dispose of all my worldly estate as fol- lows:
 Imprimis. I give to my son, Gen. George Washington. all my lands on As cokeck Run, In the county of Stafford. and also my negro boy George to him and his heirs forever: also my best bed. bed stead. and Virginia cloth curtains dhe same that stands in my best bed room. my quilted blue and white quilt, and my best dressing glass.
 Item ] give and devise to my son, Charles Washington, my negro man Tom, to him and his assigns forever.
 Item. I give and devise to my daughter, hSt!s. bst!s Lewis my phas'0" and my bay
 Item. I give and devise to my daughter in-law. Hannah Washington, my purple cloth cloak lined with shag.
 Item. | give and devise to my grandson. Corbin Washington, my negro Wench old Bet. my riding chair. and tTo black horses, to him and his assigns forever
 Item. I give an devise to grandson Fielding Lewis ny negro man Frederick, to him and his assgns forever: Rlso eight silver tablespoons. half of myt crockcry ware. and the blueasnd white 1ea china. with book case. oval able. on1 bed bed-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
A Washington Party

This hostess was very brave, and had just 13 guests at her very unique party, which she gave on February 9. When questioned why she had 13 guests, she said. "One for each original state, don't you sec" Each man and each girl was told to come wearing the hair in the style of the time of Washington. As they ar rived each was handed a slip of paper on which was written the nickname of the 1S first states, which are.
 The Granite State (N. H). the Bay State (Mass.), the Nutmeg State (Conn.), Little sRhody (R. I9, the Empire State tN. Y9, the Razon. Back State (N. J). the Keystone State CPa). the Blue Hen State Del), the Line State (Md). the Old Do- mnion (ya). the Tar State (N. CD, the Palmetto State 6. @, the Cracker State (Ga) ffr
 This is a good starter and conversation was lively until tea was announced. Here is the menu:
 Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean tOysters) Croquettes de rAmerican Eagle (Chicken).
 Peas. Olives. Biscuit. General Greene Salad Nettuce and celery).
 Lafayette Dressing (French). Revolutionary Cannon Balls cheese balls)
 American Ice. Washington Pie.
 Liberty Cake.
 old Government Java.
 Fourth of July Crackers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
Washington Cotillon

A colonial cotillon arranged for the evening of the 22d will carry out the col onial idea. There will be cooked hats and long tailed coats, made of blue and buff cambric, for the men, and the girls have been asked to come in colonial costumes; that is. with draped palonaises over short petticoats, square necked bodices fitting snugly at the waist line. slippers with high heels and big colonial buckles. ard. of course. powdered hair piled high on the head.
 old fashioned quadrilles will be danced in some of the figures and the favors will include colonial slippers filled with sweet peas square belt buckles, huge fiowered hand boxes containing dainty lawn and lace caps--truly colonial in style and very smart just now for breakfast wear.
 The supper table win be decorated not in red. white and blue, but in blue and bun, rihbons of these colors being draped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
The Latest Shop Talk

Attractive bread trays are made in clean, cool looking blue and white ware They are oval shaped. with an open work border. Sometimes there is also touch of gray in the blue decora tions. Big round tiles in the same ware for serving cake, cheese or sandwiches are also to be had.
 Ice tea spoons are readily working their way into popular favor. As matter of fact. they are not spoons at all, the small flat piece on the end of the spoon being a mere excuse for bowl. They are really nothing more than stirrers and are nice for iced tea and other slightly acid drinks which are likely to discolor a metal spoon. Besides, the tnkle of the glass rod against the glass is decidedly agreeable. Still another advantage is their length.
 Speaking of spoons, I wonder whether all my housekeeper friends know that bone spoons that resemble ivory may bo had for salt. eggs and mustard. They never become discoored and are very cheap.
 Brown Betty" is the name of a little golden brown earthenware teapot, made with an infusion sack in the lid like the Japanese teapots. The shape is quaintly attractive.
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That they were nobler than themselves
 their fame His crowning glory. Dark the path he
 sought
 And rough with thorns, but Gods all-
 searching light Made rough and darksome places plain
 and bright And clarified his vision as he fought. For swerving never from the path he
 trod,
 He drew upon the affluence of God. May we. today whose rich inheritance Hath made responsibility so vast, May we receive the wealth of all the
 past In sacred trust, and seeking to enhance The treasure given so abundantly, May find our greatest opportunity Then, let us, by the Might within us,
 strive
 To meet that obligation, thus sustained By centuries. whose great men have
 maintained That only they who live by light, survive To tighten men to see Gods plan arght, And so, throughout the world, "Let
 there be Light
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18

look in green hats" said casually.
 ''I see what fools other men look in many things.' said the Mere Man. with an air of conceit that was appalling. l look in the mirror at myself, and feel that the Venus de Mile has nothing on men when it comes to looks. if they only know how to get themselves up cor rectly."
 I began to pound away at the type writer and with self satisfied air the Mere Man pulled up chair and made himself perfectly 'at home.
 ''Vhy should women have a monopoly on colors, and becoming things to dress in? he said presently.
 'Heaven knows she hasn't l said, per- fectly exasperated Look at your shirts and ties and socks-all are far more roy ally empurpled than hers! If sometimes grow disgusted with men who wear Baby Blue shirts, and Rose pink ties, you musn't blame me, please. because If you will remember, it was the Daniel Web sters and the Abraham Lincolns who wore white shirts and black stocks. Much dig- nity in such eostuming. l must confess.
 ''Glad you mentioned that" said the Mere Man defefsively. See here, didn't George Washington wear laees and ruffes? Seems 10 me I've read some- where that he did?''
 But not a green hat" I defended.
 ''I thought he did said he. '1 am sorry to say. you are not related to the Father of Our Country in that you can easily tell er-er- I.-e to gain your own point"
 Perhaps he didn't" said the Mere Man. "G. Washington probably never saw or heard of a green hat. but. then. he never knew what he missed. Well. at any rate I am going to wear one every Spring and Fall of my life just as an outward and visible sign of the inward exultation l feel at those delectable seasons
 "rve heard of widows weeds being the outward and visible sign of inward and spiritual rejoicing" I interpolated, ''but never with the green hat proposi- tion.''
 At this moment there entered another man-wearing a plain black derby and hobby, inoffensive business suit.
 ''Hello." he said to the Gentleman in the Green Hat, after he had paid his re-
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stead, one pair sheets, one pair blankets clothes, six red leather chairs, half of my pewter. and one-half of my iron kitch- en furniture.
 Lawrence Lewis my negro wench Lydia, to him and his assign forever.
 Item. I give an devise to my grand daughter Betty Carter my negro woman. little Bet, and her future increase to her and her assigns forever, also my largest looking glass, my walnut writing desk with drawers, a square dining table, one bed, bedsteads, bolster. one pillow, one blanket and pair sheets, white Virginia cloth counterpalhe and purple curtains, my red and white tea china, teaspoons and the other half of my pewter, crock cry ware and the remainder of my iron kitchen furniture.
 Item. l give to my grandson, George Washington my next best dressing glass, one bed bedstead, bolster one pillow, one pair sheets, one blanket and counterpaine.
 Item. I devise all my wearing apparel to be equally divided between my grand- daughters Betty Carter, Fanny Ball, and Mily Washington: but should my dausu- ter Betty Lewis fancy any one. two UT three articles. she is to have them before a division thereof.
 Lastly I nominate and appoint my said son George Washington executor of my will, and as l owe few or no debts I d. rect my executor to give no security nor to appraise my estate. but desire the same may be allotted to my devises with as little trouble and delay as may be. desir- ing their acceptance thereof of all the token l now have to give them of my love for them.
 In witness whereof I have hereunto set
 my hand and seal this 20th day of May. lfSS. MARY WASHINGTON. tSeaD
 Witness John Ferneyhough.
 Signed, sealed and published in our pres
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efice. and signed by us in the presence of the said Mary Washington and at our desire. J. MERGER,
 JOSEPH WALK FER. Al a court of Hastings. held for the town and corporation of Fredericksburg, the 2Sd day of october, 17s9-
 The last will and testament of Mary Washington, deceased. was proven by the oath of James Mercer, Esq. one of the witnesses thereto, and ordered to be cer- tihed. Teste: JNO. CHEW, c. c. H. At court of Hastings, held for the town and corporation of Fredericksburg, the 22d day of October 1S04-
 The last will and testament of Mary Washington, deceased. was further proven by the oath of Joseph Walker, another witness thereto, and ordered to be re- corded Teste: JNO. CHEW, c. C. II. A copy Teste: A. B. YATES, Clerk Virginia: By JOHN s. BERSY, Dep. In the corporation court of Fredericks- burg. Will book A, page 65.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
A Kansan's Hard Luck

From the Corning Gazette.
 A farmer near Corning whose son was an applicant for position under the gov ernment, but who had been repeatedly turned down, said: 'Well, it's hard luck, but John has missed that civil service again. It looks just like they won't have him
 What was the trouble?" well, he was short on spelling and geography and missed purty fur in mathematics
 What Is he going to do about it?' "l dunno. Times is mighty hard and reck- on he'll have to go ba-- to teaching school for a living"
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When the Mere Man., sauntered into my presence the other morning, he looked more like a Crazy Quilt than anything else I can think of
 He was wearing q green hat, with q band of darker shade. a blue waist coat, brown suit, a red tie and an air of satisfaction which is his usual habit.
 Why the green hat?" l asked care lessly, as he removed 1t and made obei- sance.
 Why not?" he asked, posing a la James K. Hackett, and making much of his Chest
 Green is not a color for men, I averred.
 Quite as much so as blue or brown he defended. "It is NOT" protested.
 'Why?' asked he, defiantly
 BECAUSE" I said, racking my poor little brain for a perfectly good reason. that refused to be forth coming 'I shall never wear anything, said he after this but a green hat. When they came in style sevral years ago, I was delighted. and have never worn a derby, ! silk hat, a gray felt or anything, since then, but green" Good color scheme" I said, and then amended by adding, Green hats I in-
 
 climbing the Alps hunting the nimble Chamois.
 Even so," said the Mere Man, de- lighted, 'I awake these crisp February mornings and after a cold plunge and a good breakfast, l put on my green hat and fel almost beatific. The spring; is my favorite season, and I just Spring is my favorite season, and just want to prance and pirouette about, like young colt l remained silent
 Now if I had on a black or brown or a blue hat, the Joy of Living would be taken clean out of my system." he went on. 'f may be able to give you some faint idea of how l feel about my little green bonnet when I tell you I have had it exactly two weeks and I have never thrown it down disrepectfully or shown it any Reconsideration since I bought it. In fact I have grown so fond of it. that I wish I had bought half dozen.'
 You must see what fools other men
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Fair Mary Ball, the Mother
 of General Washington

If the assertion that a woman happily in love is at her best be true there can be no more interesting woman to read about under these circumstances than Mary Ball-the mother of George Wasn- fngton. Fredericksburg. Va, her birth place. is one of the most historic towns in America. Pounded long before the Rev olution upon the Rappahannock river, 1t has been for generations the center of social life in that rich region known as the northern neck of Virginia. where were born and bred so many of the great fa- thers of American liberty. Within ra-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
A Sunday Thought

Philip James Bailey. We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts,
 not breaths: In feeling, not figures on dial. We should count time by heart throbs. He
 most lives Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts
 the best. Beginning, mean, and end to all things
 God
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
Gen. Washington's Mount

When Washington our army led
 Two favorite steeds he rode; One chestnut horse of wonderful breed
 Needed no spur or goad; And when it sped on it's gallant course,
 The rank and file would say. "The general rides his chestnut horse,
 Twill be quiet in camp today ,i,a i
 Of sorrel hue was the other mount
 And homely beyond belief. Its pedigree was of small account,
 But when it bore the chief, The color sergeant would eye his flag, And the rank and file would say, "The general rides his sorrel nag.
 We have business on hand today Rose M. Powers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
The Age-Herald's Cuisine

OYSTERS A LA WASHINGTON.
 Dry the oysters on folded cloth. Cover with chopped onion and leave covered one hour Make a thick batter with beaten egg and prepared flour. Dip the oysters in the batter and then in cracker dust. Place in the bottom of a well greased pan and bake in the oven till browned. Cover with a little Parmesan cheese and serve. Serve the cheese at the table if de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
Eve Up to Date

All sorts of pretty caps are worn with tea gowns. These are trimmed with beads of gold bands or fur.
 Black and white are still good Double faced materials are in the foreground and are appearing even in lace
 Most of the muffs are enormous flat squares. Velvet frills combined with fur in huff is very smart and new.
 Fringe edges hats, wraps, scarfs, sashes, dresses, fchus. handbags It bids fair to dominate the decorative field.
 Jabots, pelisses. and rabats are more important than ever in the decoration of separate blouses and bodies of one piece frocks.
 Hats are sloping away abruptly from the face toward the back.t A puffed crown or plain fitted hood effect may be the finishing line, but this ''niniche" shape Is one of the types that has caught the fan cy of the designers and the wearers.