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The Washington herald., 1913-12-21

are thoroughly moral in character may
be imported. and the Treasury Depart
ment Is designated TO determine the
morality of all films brought in. Inas-
much as Hamlin's branch of the Treasury
Department is the one that has charge
of custom matters, II Is going to be up
to him. He now has nightmareish visions
of spending hours each day looking at
miles OF unexpectedly moral films, per-
haps, that it will be no fun at all to
look at.
What makes II all the more dishearten-
ing is the fact that Hamlin is worth a
ton OF money and just took his present
job for the honor and. sport Of the thing
1t is said that his salary just about pays
his house rent. But II he Is going to
have to spend his time looking at movie
films, he would just about as soon take
a job as book agent
Another joke on Hamlin is this: When
he was in the same job that he now
occupies under the Cleveland administra-
tion he issued a lot OF official orders in
regard to ways and means Of enforcing
certain tariff regulations. On his return
after the twenty-year absence, one Of
Hamlin's first acts was to abolish d lot
OF antiquated orders that had been fol-
lowed no one knew how long.
who issued such rules as these, any
how" he asked.
And in order to make this little Joke
come out right, it was fortunate that
there was chorus OF cries of You!
You"
Copyright, 1913, By Fred C. Kelly. All rights re-
serTed.l
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UPH0LDS 2-CENT MILEAGE RATE.
Judge Decides Against Railroads I'm
Important Missouri Case.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec 9O.-Petitions
Tor inJuncuons to prevent the State Of
missouri enforcing the 2-Cent railroad
passenger rate and maximum freight
rate laws were dismissed today by Judge
Mcpherson, Of Iowa, acting under in
structiOns of the United States Supreme
Court. The measures were opposed by
thirteen railroads.
On account Of the decisions, thousands
of shippers and travellers on Missouri
railroads may sue TO recover excess
rates and fares charged since the two
laws were passed. Fully 100000 will
be involved If all who are entitled to sue
bring action.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
VETERAN Who STOPPED
600 MUTINEERS DEAD
Mai. Grout. Sinsle-handed, Prevented
Mutiny in Civil War
Regiment.
FOUGHT MEXICAN CAMPAIGN

Mai Iuman NJ. Grout, who single
handed stopped a mutiny OF 600 Northern
+roops during the civil war, died last
week at the home of his son. Dr. ID. u
Grout. superintendent Of the Vermont
State Hospital, Waterbury, VT 1t was
learned here yesterday. He was ninety
years old. NJ,
Mai. Grout was a veteran of the Mex
ican and civil wars. He enlisted lot inc
Mexican war when he was twenty-three
years old, and in taking part IN many
important engagements he had, seHeEai
narrow escapes from death. Four times
Mai. Grout marched the roads between
Vera Cruz and Mexico CITY.
THE military experience of Maj. Grout
was remembered when the civil war
broke out. Then he was Capt Grout
and he was given charge OF recruiting
work. He tired of this. and wanted 10
20 To the front A body OF volunteers
were being drilled by Capt Grout. They
we're made into Company A, Eighth YER
mont Infantry, but refused to go 10 the
front unless Capt. Grout would take
command. :o
During the winter Of 1S6l-ls62' capt.
Grout and his troops were IN camp AZ
Brattleboro. VT Their only protecuon
from the cold, which was intense even
for Vermont, was the canvas tents. Part
of the regiment became dissatisfied. They
MANNED to leave the camp. few min
utes before the time set for the desertion,
Cant, Grout overheard a conversation that
divulged The plans.
Guarded Narrow Passage.
The onIv outlet from the camp was a
narrow passage cut through twelve
foot snowdrift. Capt. Grout ran to the
drift and relieved the sentry there. He
took up the post with the sentry's gun
and bayonet Capt. -Grout ordered the
sentry to tell the first lieutenant of his
company to bring the men on the double
quick
Capt. Grouts men had not had time to
reach the drift when the 500 would-be
deserters arrived. Capt Grout- challenged
them, and they said they intended to
leave the camp.
IF you go out, It will be through my
bayonet," said Capt. Grout. He jabbed
ate several of those In front, and they
massed backward. forcing their fellows
back into camp. When the first lieuten-
ant arrived with the men Of Company A,
the deserters were driven back to camp.
Later they gave excellent service.
The battles Of Winchester, Fischer's
Hill. and New Orleans were the most
important engagements in which Capt.
Grout participated In the civil war. He
gained his promotion to major during the
engagement before New Orleans.
A month after his promotion To major,
Mai. Grout was forced to leave his regi-
ment because OF serious illness. He re-
turned to Vermont. and lived there dur
ing the rest Of his life, part Of the time
with his son.
Maj. Grout Is survived by ive children
DR.. d. .. Grout George Grout. Of Nor
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21

calling of national convention to~take
up the question of representation.
When the agitation for a reform IN
the system of representation was frst
started there was much discussion pro
and con as to the necessity and wisdom
of a convention. The so-called pro-
gressive Republicans of the Cummins
type favored the convention idea, as
did such leaders as Barnes and Crane,
although a cautious element in the
party took the opposite view. The
former asserted that a convention
would offer a splendid opportunity to
reunite the party, would create consid-
cradle enthusiasm, and, especially,
would infuse new courage into the
pessimistic and despondent. The other
side. led by Senator Borah, pointed out
that there might be an acrimonious de-
bate over extraneous issues, that it
would require large fund to be raised
to meet necessary expenses, with some
doubt as to where and how the money
could be raised, and, finally, that it
would necessarily be hand-picked rep
resentation of the party, in which case
the affair would prove tc be polit-
ical boomerang. Underlying all these
reasons, however, was the
feeling that the convention might be
used as a medium for assisting per-
sonal Presidential ambitions. There
was some foundation for this belief.
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How She Carried the News.

From the Youths Companion.
The little maid stood in the parlor
doorway, one hand on the door knob.
For moment she gazed at her father,
who was preparing to take his after
noon nap.
Papa" she said, do you know what
am going to give you for your birth
day when 1t comes?"
NO. dear" answered the fond father
"but please tell me-"
"A nice new china shaving mug, with
gold flowers on it all round" said the
little maid. ....
But. my dear" explained her parent,
papa has nice one like that already. :
mo, he hasn't" his little daughter
answered thoughtfully, 'cause-cause
I've just dropped itl'
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
Morning Smiles
Animals in the Family.

Prom the Dundee Advertise.
Everybody in our family's some kind
OF an ANIMAL said Bobby to the amazed
lady visitor. What nonsense!' she ex-
claimed. We'll" replied Bobby,
mothers dear, my baby sister is
mothers little lamb, I'm the kid and
dads the goat.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
BnciIII and Relations.

From London Opinion.
Mrs. Baye: she is simply mad on
the subject of germs, and sterilizes or
filters everything in the house,
Visitor: How does she get along with
her family?'
Mrs. Baye: "oh, even her relations are
strained"
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
Calamity as a Political Issue.

The speech delivered last week by
Representative Mann, of Illinois, the
Republican leader in the House, in
which he took dolorous view of the
business situation, was merely a pub
lie echo of the private conversation in
which the Republican committeeman in
dulged. Most of them were in the
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21

risville. Vt; Frank Grout. Of Montpelier,
Vt; Mrs. Harvey Collier. OF Stoneham,
Mass. and Mrs. MarceIlus Bingham, OF
Burlington, Vt
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The Little Amenitie. of Life.

Prom Punch.
Candid Hostess Con seeing her nephew's
fiancee for the first time)-I never should
have known you from your photograph.
Reggie told me you were so pretty.
Reggie's Fiancee-No, I'm not pretty,
so have to try and be nice and IT'S
such bore. Have you ever tried?
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
stranger Than Fiction.

From the Ladies Home Journal
During revival meetings in a Western
city placards giving notices Of the various
meetings. subjects, &c, were posted in
conspicuous places. One day the follow
ing was displayed:
''Subject-"Hell: Its Location and Its
Absolute Certainty"
Thomas Jones, Barytone. wiz sing Tell
Mother I'll Be There
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No Convention to Be Held.

The one thing which the committee
did not do, and which it was confident
ly expected would be done, was the
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21

) We know one man who has read all
the currency speeches. He is the proof
reader on the Congressional Record.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
A Line o Cheer Each Day o
tn Year.
A YEAR AGO.
Original Poem written for The He7la
By JOHN KENDRICK BANGS

Copyright. ls1)
Now where was year ago?
Enmeshed in just what net OF woe:
Blest IL / knowi
Hence naught of tribute shall ] pay
To any trouble here today.
A year will shortly pass away,
And every fear
At presest here.
Just as that woe OF yesteryear.
VIII lie forgot. unless I choose
To cherish Il. which refusel
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21

During the Hemenway-Woods going
over of things the other night remark was
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21

Nearly every noon Mr.. Bryan mas
himself too busy to 60 out to luncn'
and eats right in the State Department
To start with he will consume guam
tity Of picked lambs tongue. ne
keeps this near his desk at all times
for emergencies. The rest of the lunch
consists of cheese, crackers, milk ana
two bananas. That layout seldom
varies.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1913-08-08

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The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1913-08-08

NOTICE OF TIME SET FOR HEAR
ING AND CONSIDERING OBJ
JEOIIONS TO THE ASSESS
MENT ROLL OF LOCAL SEW
EKAGE IMPROVEMENT DIS
TRICT NO. 5, OF The CITY OF
ST. MARES. KOO1ENAI OOUN-
TY, IDAHO.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-20

G. B. Wright has houses for rent furnished.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-20

"A TOAST TO POETS OF ALL THE AGES" That wonderful v0l- ame by Mir. Robert James Bremen,
 be lecturer and reader, marks him IS Che inspired poetic genius for whom the world has long been wait .ug." Easily the worlds greatest ,oem." "A work of fine art par sXceiisuce, indeed" "A symposium 1f uuriyaIed beauty sustained
 ar-agbout." The poem with a .ouI" "T0uches lie, love, relig-
 on and patriotism only At the
 ouith points Of beauty" "Ouly the Jerlect inspiration of the azthor an account for it" Everyone, es- JecialIy every lover of the American FIag, gets increased devotion from
 nis great poem" Those who lpve not known the joy of hearing dr. Bremen render this great work his win be thankful for the op- gortunity to possess a copy" FINE ART PUBLISHING co, Publishers, Box SIS c. D., Minneapolis, Minn, SI.OO delivered, world over. AN IDEAL GIFT BOOK.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-20
ATTACKS OF HICCUPS.
K Persistent They May Garry With
 Them a Grave Warning.

lf Persistent They May carry WNh
 Them a Grave Warning.
 Hiccup Is the Spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm. It may be a symD. tom Of the most trivial importance that yields to the simplest kind of treat ment or of a serious and intractable affection that persists for a long time and even produces death by exhaustion. No one may hope to be entirely free from hiccup; in its simple form 1t is extremely frequent, but upon the whole it is more common with children than with adults
 Sometimes the attack comes on with out any apparent cause, but 1t may follow sudden chill, such as that caused by stepping from a warm bed to a cold room; it may accompany a violent fit of crying, or 1t may be due to the distenSion of the stomach by food or gas. Severe fright or nervous shock has also been known to lead to lntractable attacks of hiccups,
 A feeble infant with whom hiccup comes to be Of daily occurrence often falls into a state of extreme exhaus ton. In such a case great care should be taken Co ward od' or put an early stop to the attack
 Where there is any serious disordei of the abdominal organs, persistent hlccup Is a dsQuieting symptom, and when it occurs as an accompaniment of kidney disease 1t is almost always of grave significance.
 In simple cases very slight measures are sufficient to put an end Co the attack. Anything that causes a feel ing of suffocation will generally effect a cure, because that feeling naturally results in a forced contraction of the diaphragm. One old fashioned remedy is the slow slipping of glass of water another Is the drawing and holding of deep breaths at regular intervals
 In the case of small babies, a mere change of position will sometimes stop an attack. When the hiccup does not yield promptly to simple measures, careful search should be made for the cause. In the case of infants or small children, this is usually connected with the diet Youths Companion.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-20
SHE WAS GOING TO DIE.
Then Something Happened That Made
 the Sick Girl We'll

Then Something Happened That Made
 the Sick Girl We'll.
 An AtchlSnu young lady had been m for some time and finally became much deprrsscd. She told a married sister, who was assisting in caring for her. that she knew she was going to de. and that she might as well distrib- ute her possessions "TH give you my coral beads" she said to the married sister "but Mary is Co have my dia- moud ring because you have had sev- eral diamonds given to you by your husband"
 The sick girl expected the married sis ter to fall on her neck and weep, not only at the sadness of her impending and unrmely death. but because Of her generosity in the matter of her corals So it wus no wonder that every nerve in the IuvuHd's body was iurrcd by the married sisters answer. Well Of UII the nerve, Giving me your little string of cheap rorals, Why. they cost only NlN WHlIe your NlAlNNNN llA- i' WI h' every bit Of S2jO It makes me tired. the married sister continued 10 excited tones "the way you indulge Mary Why. shes at e party this very min ute. and I'm sIgving here with you As for my diamonds didn't ! help my husband scrimp and saver
 But right here the sick young wo man. buoycd up by righteous indigua ton. her blood pumping through Der veins with anger sat mp put her feei firmly ou the HDDr. got ur and dressed You can mEe the next train for 1ome." she snid to the astonishci mar ried sister "T'I just wear my dla mond ring nnd cordIs myself a iit'' while longer This is true story and. although the Incident occurred six months ago the Atchison young iady hasn't been sick minute since Atcbisou Globe
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-20
ROWS rHtsf

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re ard tor any case of eatarrh that car not be cured fy Haus Catarrh Cure E. J CHENEY e co Toledo O
 We. the undersigned have known .F. J. Cheney for the past IS years Toledo, O.
 and believe him perfectly honorable ln all business transactions, and fu anclally able to carry out any obIigs tons made by his firm. Waldiug, Kin nan & Marvin, Wholesale druggists O
 Halls Catarrh cure ls taken Intern ally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price T0c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
 Take Halps Family Pns for oonst- patiionL
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-20

NW8 N'III'T ""'0'1' N'IlI Vim. Britt, Special Agent skaswsy
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-20
fsp,uely' a7 Personal K
 l PESSEQI8T9
BCG185T

The Steamship Jefferson is in Ju' neau this afternoon and will doubt less arrive in skagway in tho morning
 John Grashel returned saturday night from several days spent in Whitehorse where he went to dc some steamfitting for the White Pass railway
 N J. Hanson of Clifton came down Saturday for business visit returning yesterday morning MT Hanson is contemplating a trip to the Sound within the next few days
 It's ladies night at the White Pass club tonight and the girls are going to play basket ball They will be there at 7:SO, and they in vite the public to witness the eX' citing event
 The rotary is going over the line daily and keeping traffic open, not withstandiug the cold and snow at the Pass. From the Pueblo mine the company is bringing over from three to five hundred tons of cop per ore daily, something that has never been done before in the win ter season.
 Harold H. Pitts, mayor of Sel' kirk" died at Selkirk at 5:45 p m, January 8, from a stroke of apoplexy. He retired the night be- fore in apparently the best oi health. but there being no signs of smoke from his cabin the next morning. Thomas Jeffries went tc investigate and found Mr, Pitts stretched unconscious on the floor He died a few hours later.
 Herman Grimm is authority fol the statement that our Nationa song My Country Iris of Thee iI not original with America. He has dug 1t out of history that the song was of Swiss origin and the Italian borrowed it and passed 1t along tC Russia: from there it went to tho Scandinavlans, then to France and England, lastly landing in America | It is a folk song as old as humanity
 The Eagles are arranging fol their big masquerade ball to b' given on the Sth of the coming month. Announcement is made early so that plenty of time may b' had to procure costumes. It is the present intention to hold the bal in Eagles hall but in case the at tendance promises to be large, ono of the larger halls of the city will De secured. This dance is to be one of special enjoyment and spec. ial efforts are being made to that end.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-20
VIII and Won't

"Is yer gwiuc ter let dat mcwel do as he plrasps| asked Uncle EUhriams wife. "Wha's yuu' will powerE
 My will powers an right" he an. swercd. "You jest want ter come out hyar an measure dis here mcwe's won't power. Christian Register
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-20

The best meals in Whitehorse at the White Pass Cafe" only white help employed. Mrs. Orloff King proprieresn u
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-20
Tho Usual Result.

NWhat do you want for Christmas this year. Johng" asked his wife.
 "I don't know" he replied
 "Au right" she said. "Tu get you something for the house"
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-20
Eankrupi

She tcomPlainlurlyl-Y You don't pay me compliments as you used tn do He No: I've suspended paymcntl London Telegraph
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-20

Wisdom Is Knowing what Co do next. skin Is knowing how tn do it and vir- tue Is doing It Jordan
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-20
SCIENCE PKsyeNts -,LoNEss
The FataI Germ and Its Remedy No7
 Facts of Science.

 It Is Che rarcst thing To Che vrri ' mar fs be necessarily bad. En r hose aaIr Is not dead st tbc roots. -- h..r fF Hs win uss N-vH f #. f.r now HoaT1 aHfiser.r. Here
 ....r.-s lIe germ that guta Che n. a. root. and cleans jEa F-rfr rrTrrr and leaves t n r-t lHas condition. Nr. N-r-etE r t rrrvLr1 Block. Butte. Mont va @ Hs1 1n lees than O month frr fa had removed Che enemies rt D. a.r. and nature 5.l its work t ring EIs rad with thick hHf-
 rr and IH s.y weeks be had a Er.
 -f hair Sold bv 'a7f'rr
 Lad r h rH-H4 ra- -rra.a iH
 -#"H ~H rHs-..F Nf-H
 One dollar bottles guaranteed. wm Britt, Special Agent, skagwa,
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-02
Notice of First Meetings of Di- rectors and Stockholders Of
 Mineral King Mining Comp any.

Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, a majority of the persons named, in the articles of incorporation of the Mineral King Mining Company, a corporation formed under the laws of the Ter iritory of Alaska and the articles of incorporation whereof were filed on March 17, 1913, in the of- flee of the clerk of the district court of the Third division of said Territory at Valdez, Alaska, as the first board of directors of said corporation. to George II. Her mann, A. A. Evermann and Albert H. WillmOre, who are all the per sons named in said articles as composing said first board of di- rectors, that a regular meeting of said board of directors. being the first meeting of said board, will be convened and held for the purposes of com hlclIn% the organization of said corporation. offering it's capital stock for subscription, and trans acting any other business of said corporation that lHay properly be brought before SaM board. on the tenth day of April. 1913, at 3 o'clock D. m.. at the bunkhousc of he Mineral King Mine on Dcttles Bay. Port Wells, Alaska.
 And notice is also hereby giv- on by he undersigned to all whom it. may concern that a regular meeting. being the first meeting, of the stockholders of said cor poraIion. including all subscribe CTS for said capital thereof. will be convened and held, for the pur- poses of making and adopting by laws for it's government and transacting any other business of said corporation that may prop erly be brought before said stock holders. on said tenth day of Ap- Iril. 1913. at four o'clock D. m.. at said hunkhOusc of the Mineral King Mine on Bellies Bay, Port Wells. Alaska.
 Dated at Valdez. Alaska. this 1 1th day of March. 1913.
 GEORGE H. HERMANN.
 A. A. ENERMANN,
 Directors.
 First pub. March I7, 1913.
 Last pub. April 8. 1913.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-02
WHEN WOMEN VOTE.

"Janr Samantha,' said the huS- band. as he donnrd his hat and
 coat. Fl would offer Sugges- ton ere you ng tn cast your vote.
 We have had a bitter struggle through this strenuous campaign and the issues are important, and they stand out clear and plain.
 Colonel Whitehead stands for
 proerrss--for the uplift that we
 need: he invites investigation of his every word and deed. He's
 opposed to all the ringsters and
 to graft of every kind; he's man of spotless record, clean and pure in heart and mind. His op- ponent, Major Boundcr. stands for all that I abhor; plundcr, ring rule and corruption you will see
 him working for; all the pluggcrs and the herlcrs stood by him in this rampalgn-so l ask your vote for Whitehead and the uplif". dearest Jane"
 civilian Hcnry,' said the housewife. "I am sorry {" decline. but the wife of Colonel Whitr- head never was a friend of mine. Last July she gave a party--you recall her Purple Tea ?--and in- vited all the neighbors, but she said no word to ma. I don't care about your issues OF your upllft OF your ring. but won't support the husband of that silly. stuck up thing.'' Major Boundrr was the victor on that day of stress and strife. for it seemed that many women
 didn't like the Colone'S wife. WALT MASON.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-02
QUIckENED CONSCIENCE.

In taking up Inc question whether low wages are rrspnnSi- ble for Wnmrn's rnhranrh into c0mmerrialiZrd vice Inc Illinois legislative committee may ac- complSh few immediate pracii- cal results.
 The truth is hard to obtain. The employers of low paid fe- male laIIur say that wages have little lu uO with morals. which is natural. since they don ut wish to have any responsibility for the existing evil upon their own shoulders. The women of the streets called as witnesses tes- tify that low wages have been the chief cause of their own lapse, which is natural, since they would seek to offer Inc best eX- cuse possible for their plight. But whatever Inc conflict in the evidence the public will hold the common sense view that insuffi- cient wages are one important factor driving women to the streets.
 Though the committee should hold this opinion it's opportunity to relieve the situation by legis- lation is slight. The minimum wage is a doubtful expedient. ln- stead of raising the wages of the underpaid it might have the effect of forcing most of them out of