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Douglas Island news., 1912-12-18
I he NorthIand
The Latest News, from Reliable Sources, Concerning the Great
 North. Condensed.
Information for Everybody.

A house famine affects Juneau, and Fairbanks is short on cabins. The Sentinel thinks that Wraugell wilt have another hotel along about spring.
 Wraugell ABS will give big Christ mas tree celebration TOT the children { of the town,
 The first snowfall of the season at Fairbanks occurred on Nov. 25th, says the Times.
 The Pacific Coast Steamship com pauy has Ge-estabhshed the former rate on freight to Southeastern Alaska. David Thompson, miner and pros pector, who has been in the Northlaud since 1881, died last week at Wrangell The steamship Dora is said 10 be a ! com plets wreck at Seward, where she went ashore in heavy gale. No lives were lost.
 : Survivors of the wrecked canuery tender Oakland, after waiting at Yaku tat for 43 days, were picked up by the steamer Yukon on her last trip. ! An epidemic of whoopiug cough among the children of Ketchikau is on The Metlakahtla kids are joining in on chorus. The schools are closed.
 Count one for Alaska. Edward M. Lakin, who served as clerk of the court in the Third division, has been appoint ed assistant clerk of the U. s, court at Tacoma
 Deputy Marshal MaeMillan, who is now stationed at Craig, recently picked up a Chinaman who, it is claimed, has no legal right to be in United States territory
 The Northport News says: A former Seattle livery stable man has sold a flock of Alaska mines to the Guggen- helms for s2,O0o,O0o. He will now re. sume his old business of following the horses-he can afford it.
 A direct steamship service, it is said, will be inaugurated next spring between Vladivostok aud Prince Rupert and Vancouver to carry over the 4,ooo fam lilies of Russian peasants who have de, cided to settle on farms in the northern part of British Columbia.
 News from the south indicates that the market for canned salmon is on the verge of going up somewhat. Corrob- orative of this is the fact that several of the eanneries which refused to sell on the opening price are now preparing to ship their products south.
 Evert Nymanover, the travelling piano tuner and journalist, recently re. visited Alaska, after an absence of four years, during which time he has en. tirely circled the globe, from Alaska to the ice cap covering the polar region down in the southern hemisphere,
Douglas Island news., 1912-12-18

| of Alaska coal for naval uses. Some $50 tons from the Boring river fields have been mined and will be taken to the coast for use on the warships. Other coal from the Matanuska fields is also to be tried. The result of the tests will do much toward influencing congress to make the proposed pro- vision for the construction by the gov ernment of a railroa4to open the Alas. ka coal fields.
 Charging that after contracting to work as a seaman aboard the gasoline schooner Bender Brothers, he was de- nied the payment of his wages and forcibly put ashore, June 20 last, at Bethel, Alaska, on account of which he was subjected to great exposure and hardship, compelled to rely on the as- sistance of Indians for food, and walk over hundred miles to make the re- turn trip home, William Bateman has instituted suit in admiralty at Seattle against the schooner, Ter owners and Capt. l.. Kanafich, whom, be alleges, was in command of the schooner, and forcibly removed him from the ship. Besides the wages of S25O, which, he says, has been withheld from him, Bateman sues for 5000 on account of the alleged abandonment and exposure.
 Ruby.-Now that the trails have hardened and the footing is good the freighters are busy moving boilers and machinery to the creeks, but in partic- ular to Long creek, which has more demonstrated paystreak than any other stream in the vicinity The river bank at this place has been lined all fall with boilers and large mining plants, shipped there in most instances as a sort of venture by mining men, who were hoping to find an opening for op. erations in this district It is ques- tion now if there is enough developed pay streak to accommodate all the plants as yet, for more prospecting is needed on many of the creeks 10 show just what there is in the way of pay. However, the pay now lined up on Long creek is an assurance that the output of Ruby next year will be close to the half million mark.
 When Miss Juanita Anderson, of Ju neau, Alaska, entered the University of Washington three years ago, she was in doubt which courses she should regis ter for. She believed that she would pursue those studies which were fitting for rugged daughter of the far North. English and other subjects did not ap. peal to her, so she decided to enter the college of engineering, says the News Letter. Today Miss Anderson is a junior student in the department of civil engineering and next year will Ire ceive the degree of bachelor of science. Surveying is included iu her schedule of studies, and twice each week she re eeives transit and starts out across the campus to do her field work. Miss Anderson believes that there is great field for women in engineering. "En gineering is another one of those pro fessions which has been held exclus- ively by the men, but which is now opening to women" said Miss Ander- son recently q am intensely inter ested in my work and am doing my best to make good in my chosen courses"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
WOMEN SHOULD NEVER
USE HARSH PHYSICS

women are especially susceptible to
constipation and their more delicate
organisms rebel at the, violence Of
calhartlcs and purgatives. Drastic
medicines like salts, mineral waters,
pills and powders may afford tempo
rary relief, but their violent action on
the stomach and bowels tends to I'D
set the entire system.
A mild laxative is far preferable and
more effective. The combination of
simple laxative herbs with pepsin pre-
scrlbed by DR.. w. B. Caldwell. and
sold in drug stores under the name Of
Dr. CaldWells Syrup Pepsin, is ideal
LOT women, being gentle In action. pos
1--we In effect and pleasant to the
taste. A spoonful of Syrup Pepsin at
night Will bring natural relief next
morning and, used regularly for a
brief period, will SO strengthen and
tone the muscles Of the stomach and
bowels that there will be little, if any,
further need for medicine.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin can be
procured In any drug store. Your
name and address on postal to DR..
W. B. Caldwell, 203 West St., Month
cello, ILL.,, will bring a free trial bot
tie by return mail Adv,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
,ur BEST TREATMENT FOR
ITCHING SCALPS, DANDRUFF
AND FALLING HAIR

No allay itching and irritation OF the
,..,n prevent dry, thin and falling
In remove crusts, scales and dan
mi, and promote the growth and
lssuty Of the hair, the following spe-
"A treatment is most effective, agree
,A,a and economical On retiring,
nrb the hair out straight all around,
den begin at the side and make a
psrting, gently rubbing Cuticura oint-
nent into the parting with a bit Of
aft flannel held over the end Of the
FINER Anoint additional partings
fhout half an inch apart until the
whole scalp has been treated, the pur-
uose being to get the Cutieura Oint-
neut on the scalp skin rather than on
lie hair. It is well to place a light
eOVering over the hair to protect the
pIOW from possible stain. The next
morning, shampoo with Cuticura Soap
md hot water. Shampoos alone may
Do used as often as agreeable, but
cnce or twice a month Is generally
sufficient for this special treatment
iur Romen's hair.
Cuticufa Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
Rec with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
poetsard "Cuncura, Dept. L, Boston"
kdr
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
Peter Doubts Recipe for Success.

when | am asked the Mime
apolis Messenger quotes Peter Doubt
as saying, the secret of success, +"
Surely nobody ever came to you for
that" interrupted his wife, with just
a touch of sarcasm mot up to SO
far" admitted Mr.. Doubt, calmly.
"But some day some one will. Bound
to. Everybody over fifty years of age
is asked, sooner or later, to say what
he thinks is the secret of success.
And SO when they ask me / shall say,
Simply this: if you feel that you
must be born, try to be born lucky.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
ylIuNEL UNDER CHANNEL
,.,,.a France.EngIlsh Project
! once More Being Put
Forward.

!, between England and
u haneath the English channel
I'ne ~ nroposed at the beginning
= y W, nineteenth century by Matthew,
" = mining engineer, says the
Isuv .t Fifty years later the
lieus vas financed, but 1t was not
Fss y ,es7 that it seemed that the
gu y. :. would be actually attempted,
ll nat time there were a dozen or
pr .,ona for rail communication
! se l.'.an the two countries. The ac,
ps scheme was that of a tunnel
eegss " heneath the bed of the channel
y ile1 .st;mated cost Of the undertak-
Y s.s about $50,00o,0oO. Prelimi-
y hor,ng had been made, when the
y, Z. Sos interrupted by the Franco
. W. war. In 1874 the French
y english governments resumed ne
- ..,.tions concerning the tunnel,
l wa the matter In the hands of a
-, commission. Failure on the
~ :, the English company holding
Z & contract for the work to receive
y a.iont funds resulted in the fail
= n the enterprise in 1880. Now
- =. nroiect is receiving some atten-
=. better feeling having been es,
. a, between the people Of the
no countries.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
They Presented Arms.

Two very charming young ladies
were chatting in a tramcar the other
evening.
so you've been down to the
camp said one.
Yes; and it's splendid down
there"
did the soldiers have their arms
with them?"
"Og course they did! You don't
suppose they would leave them at
home, do you?"
y shouldn't like to be there when
they were firing. I hate firing"
why, silly, they don't fire."
Don't they? What do they do with
their arms, them"
Why, they put them round you,
of course, and it's ever so nice"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

In thi age OF resea rch and pertinent all nature
is ransacked By the he comfort and hap
pines sof man Science has indeed made giant strides
in the past century. and among tbe--hy no means
least importa nt-discoveries in medicine is that Ut
Them pOn which has been used with great success In
French Hospitals and that II is worthy the attention
Of those who suffer from kidney. bladder. nervous
dsea chronic weaknesses ulcers skin erpptiOns,
piles &C. there is no doubt In fact II seems evident
from the big stir created amongst specialists. that
THERApIOk Is destined 10 cast into oblivion all
those questionable remedies that formerly the
sole reliance of medical men, IL Is OF course impos-
sible 10 tell sufferers all should like 10 tell them
In this short article. but those who would like 70
know more about this remedy that has effected so
shon{}d sand envsa,o fr EpEp hoon ~
Dr. Le Cerc Med Co. Hayerstock Road Hampstead,
London. Eng and decide for themselves whether the
or No. Is what they require and have been seeking
In vain during life of misery, suffering, I'll health
and unhappiness Thefsp.on Is sold by drnggisl0
mail 81 %. Fougera Co., 90 Beekman st., New
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
FREE TO OUR READERS.

The readers of this paper are offered
free sample of an honest cure for
Headaches, Biliousness, Constipation
Malaria and Indigestion which gives
prompt relief, going directly to the
seat of many ills-1he liver. No nau-
sea, no gripping and no constipation
follow. II assists the liver to perform
its functions naturally without any
tear-tO-pieces effects. One pill before
retiring is dose. You wake up we'll.
This remedy sells for rs cents at your
druggists, but to prove its value 10
you the Bond Pharmacy Company,
Little Rock, Ark, will mail a sample
TO any address upon request.-Adv.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
King George Superstitious.

An incident which occurred while
the king was out shooting recently
over the Hon. John Wards preserves
at Woollsey shows that the monarch
shares with many other persons the
superstition about the number thir,
teen. The eight guns were joined at
luncheon by five women Of the party
staying at Chiffon, and the king no
ticing the unlucky number would not
sit down until Donald Harding, the
acting agent upon the estate, was
called in to make the number up tc
fourteen.-New York Herald
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
Retort DIscourteous.

Stranger cooking at the taximeter)
Mine dollars and fifty cents! / told
yOu wanted to come in the most d.
rect way, and ! think you've been
driving me round about.
Cabby-Round about, Ell? You ought
70 have hired an aeroplane.-Judge
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
The Real Problem.

We'll, dear said the young hus-
band to his bride, III make out the
deposit slip in your name and all you
have to do is. to take it to the baak."
Yes" she responded, but suppose
| want to draw out some money some
day, how will they know which is my
money?"-Harpers Bazaar. m,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
Opera In the Boxes.

What was the story Of the opera?"
What / heard ran about like this:
In the first act l learned that Mrs.
Wallaby, the society leader. Is about
to sue her husband for divorce. In
the second act | learned that Miss
Lolita Plunks struggled In that IA
nous pearl necklace, and-in the third
j heard that Mr.. Gerald Piftie is rap
idly drinking himself to death.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
The Wnrlt Of EieCanCe.

1--WE never buy anything in this ex-
pensive store. Why do you gaze for
hours at those dummies"
We'll, Edward, one learns from
them much good manners, don't you
know"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06

Enclosed find one dollar for which
please send me two boxes Tetterine ;
this makes five boxes l have ordered
from you. the first one only being for
me. i suffered with an eruption for
years, and one box of Tetterine cured
me and two of my friends. 1t is worth
its weight in gold to any, one suffering
as did. Everybody ought to know of
its value" Jesse W. Scott, Milledge-
Vile, Ga.
Tetterine at druggists or sent by mail
for soc, T.Shuptrine. Savannah.Ga Adv
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
Demands of Trace.

TT would seem q fagrantly clear
case" said the magistrate, adding, to
the burglar who had been hailed before
him, What have you to say for your
self?'
mot much, your honor But l hope
you can give me a short sentence.
This is my busy season.-Judge,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06

A great majority of summer ills are
due to Malaria in suppressed form Las
situde and headaches are but two sYmp-
toms. OXIDINE eradicates the Malaria
germ and tones up the entire system. ADV.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06

II your appetite is not what it should be
perhaps Malaria is developing. 1t affects
ibe whole system. OXIDlNE will clear
sway the germs. rid you of Malaria and
tneraly improve your condition. ADV.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06

Regular practicine physicians recommend
and prescribe OXlDlNE for Malaria, be-
cause it is proven remedy by years of ex
perience Keep bottle in the medicine
chest and administer at first sign of Chills
and Fever. ADV.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06

It seems the irony of fate that while
The grass widow is in clover, the real
widow should be in weeds.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
Selecting Recruits.

"That's my idea Of pleasant job"
Whats that?"
Scouting for comic opera COM
pany."
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inftamma-
ton, alays pain cures wind collie, &c bottle .ts
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06

Lots of men tire themselves to
death looking for an easy place
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06

Life Is a grind, but 1t as least sharp
ems a mans wits.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06

!. ITCH Relieved In 80 Minutes.
woolford's Sanitary Lotion for 81 xmas u
contagious itch. At Druggists. ADV.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06

Public septiment should be against IL, and we be-
hove II is there ca be reason why ladies should
have to suffer with headaches and neuralgia es-
peciaiy when Hunts Lightning Oil gives such
prompt relief Ii il simply question OF getting the
ladies to try 1t. An druggists sell Hunts lightning
OH in &c and Zoe bottles. Adv.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06

To prevent Malaria is far better than
to cure it. In malarial countries take a
dose of OXIDtNE regularly one each week
and save yourself from Chills and Fever
and other malarial troubles. Adv.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06

The one time man doesn't mind put
ting his foot In 1t Is when he steps
into a fortune.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06

As summer tonic there is no medicine
that quite compares with OXIDlNE. IT not
only. builds up the system, but taken reg
ularly, prevents Malaria. Regular or Taste
less formula at Druggists. Adv.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
His Successor.

81 suppose you expect your son TO
step into your shoes when you retire.
mo. hardly expect that; but he
has already taken my seat in the front
row."
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
Able Work.

Able Work.
FiIkins-Thought you intended to
sell your suburban home?
wilkins did, until read the allur-
ing story my advertising man wrote;
then | decided to keep 1t myself
Judge. :
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06

We are most apt to realize that time
10 money when the interest comes due.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06

What Are Her Thoughts?
GLADYS has a far away look"
Il don't understand that. Her f1ance
lives just around the corner"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
TO DRIVE OgT MALARIA r,,z, sx.sr

Take the Old Standard GROVES TAsTELEsS
Chilli, TONIC. You know what you are taking
The formula is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing it is simply Quinne and Iron In tasteless
form and tho most efectual form. For grown
people and children, 30 cents ADV.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06

ENpOFtant 70 ks0th9Fs
Examine carefully every. bottle Of
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
Getting Even.

"Your first name is June, is 1t, lit
tie girl?'
Yves, sir; only don't spell 1t the
way most folks dc"
How do you spell it,"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
A SURE CURE FOR ITCHING PILES

And all forms of skin diseases is Tet-
terine. 1t is also a specific for letter.
Ringworm, Eczema. Infant Sore Head,
Chaps and Old Itching Sores.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06

"Why is that, little girl?
do you s'pose I'm goin' to let the
Macs get ahead of me when 1t comes
to speliin' names different?'
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-12-06
Jones Admitted Murder.

When the aged millionaire was
found dead in the bed one morning.
the coroner decided he had simply
succumbed to old age, but suspicious
arose, Ten days afterward certifl
cate bearing Rice's' name was deposit
ed in O bank. 1t was declared TO De a
forgery. On the strength OF TINS
murder was whispered. Valet Jones
was arrested. He tried to commit
suicide in the Tombs. He alleged that
Patrick had influenced him to do SO
Suddenly he broke down and stated
he was the actual murderer OF ms
master, but the deed was committed
at the instigation of Patrick,
stories Were Conflicting.
He told many conflicting stories.
He said he killed his master with am
monia, then that he gave him some
"gray pills" which Patrick had pro
cured. and that finally. he had satu.
rated a sponge with chloroform and
held it to the old mans face until ne
died. He stuck to this latter story
on the stand and purchased immun.
ity by his confession. Medical ex.
merits testified that Rice's lungs show.
ed he had been killed by chloroforn1,
On the other hand, Patrick called ex.
merits who maintained that there was
no such evidence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
MACHINERY

 FOR sHTE~one 26xS7S1S5 5sxsO-inc6 Nor walk compressor; one 13x12-inch Ball engine; one 15x14-inch Ball engine: one 2ox4s-inch Corliss engine; one 1Sx16-inch center-crank slide valve engine; one 12Ax15-inch hoisting engine, double drums 54-inch diameter; one 7xl0-inch D. CD. D. hoisting engine and boiler; three 5xs-inch double drum hoisting en- zines and boilers; one 6kx10-inch double drum hoisting engine and boiler; one Deane F and 2Ox101sx12-inch duplex pis- ton pattern pump; one 26-inch by lift. lathe; one 20-inch by loft. lathe; one 1S-incb. by s-ft. lathe; one 14-in. by 6-ft. lathe; one 30-horsepower traction en- zine; one No. B. Koehring cement mixer; one 70. B. Koehring cement mixer; one No. Smith mixer, with gas- olne engine; one No. l Smith mixer with boiler and engine; two 125-horse- power hor. tub boilers: two 110-horse- power hor. tub. boilers; two 100-horse- power hor. tub boilers;, one 90-horse- power portable boiler on skids; three Berlin planers and matchers. 4x9-in. i: one Mississippi planer and matchers. ax14-in. Charles T. Lehman. Birming- ham, Ala. 5-21-tf-su sell interest large body Of suburban lots to satisfactory party who can give his time 10 office in reselling on good salary; will put in the lots cheap. 522 Empire Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28

WANTED-Salesman to carry as side line a specially line of Milwaukee made shoes on commission basis. Give com plete references. Bradley X Metcalf Co.
 Milwaukee. 1-2s-2t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
ONE CENT A WORD

hATEs--One cent a word a dayy no ad
 taken for less than 25c for first insef- ton. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28

Strop Automatic Razor Sharpener be- cause 1t holds the razor on angle, giving barker's stroke. Sharpens all safetys as well as old style razors. to marvel ous, shaving edge; guaranteed for life. Agents earn S25 to $75 week selling in exclusive territory. Send for proposi- tion. The Victor Speciality Co.,, ST E. 7th St, Canton, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
ADVERTISEMENTS

TERGE manHfactHrer of speciaify inc with established trade wants eXpe- rienced travelling salesmen; salary po- sition and expenses advanced; reply with references. Iroquois Mfg. Co.,, Cleve- land, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
.ONE CENT 4 WORD

RATEs--One cent a word a day; no nd.
 taken for kess than 25e for first fnser- ton. Cash must accompany order.
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WANTED-First class automobile spe- cialty salesman to handle quick selling novelty on commission. Address H-19, care Age-Herald.
 SPECIALITY salesmen who have the in- dustry and ability to make Si00 to si00) monthly find our proposition the great est opportunity ever offered for big quick money. Get the proof +. H.. Gwynn, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
ONE CENT A WORD

RATES-One cent s word a dayy no ad. taken for less than 25c for first inser- tiOn. Cash must accompany order.