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The daily Alaskan., 1913-03-13

The island of Crete was finally evacuated ry the protecting powers, Great Britain, Russia. France, and Italy. last week and the Greek flag was hoisted amid enthusiastic dem Olstrations by the Cretans. The British cruiser Yarmouth landed a detachment of bluejackets and marines in Suda bay, and these men hauled down the flags of these powers which have flown since 1898, as we'll as the flag of Turkey, with full military hOnors. The flags were handed over to the con suls of the respective countries that of Turkey being placed in charge of the German consulate.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-03-13

headed for the clouds-an but enc,
 That one lay Tapping it's wings upon the sand, for it's beak was held in a vice-like grip by a monster clam such us are found in the Vicin- ity. The clam was too heavy for the gull to fly away with, and all its Tapping did not loosen the elam's grip.
 Park pried the shell open with his hunting knife, whereat the gull flew away seaward.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-03-13

Consumers are somewhat curious 10 know why it is that Seward pays Sl7 the ton for coal, while in Val dez but SIP the ton Is charged Seward Gateway.
 It Is also curious that Ketchikan pays nine dollars per ton and Junea a long distance north sells 1t for eight dollars
The daily Alaskan., 1913-03-13
Our Real Race
 Suicide Problem
By E. E. RITrENHoUsE. Expert on the Co
 of Human Life

E. E. RITTENHOUSE Expert Conservation
 O
 T only reducing the fertility of and also shortening the span of life, but permitting least W 65OOOO American lives be destroyed annually which
 could SAVE by the application of simple and we'll known sanitary and other PRECAUTIONS This OUR REAL RACE SUICIDE PROBLEM
 We have made progress preventing life waste but has been confined almost wholly contagious infectious diseases At the time the death from the dgeneraive diseases of middle life and old age against which have waged has steadily creased
 The ECONOMIC LOSS IS STUPENDOUS, but it is INSIG- NIFICANT compared the misery suffering poverty immortality which result from the needless sickness and premature death from which the nation is suffering.
 In the last analysis the against preventabe disease STRUGGLE BETWEEN THE DOLLAR AND THE DEATH RATE
The daily Alaskan., 1913-03-13
\ GIANT CLAM
 TRAPS A SEA-GULL

A Prince Rupert report says:
 While along the north beach sand
 the other day, J. H. Park, of Cape Fife, was attracted by an unusual cloud of seagulls making a great ado over something or other, and when he started for the spot they arose with a great chatter and
The daily Alaskan., 1913-03-13

China never had but one bank failure. They took every one con- hected with it into the streets and chopped their heads off Since then they have had no more fail ures. Might well be applied here. Fairbanks Citizen.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-03-13
4 Complete Stock

Our stock of Drugs, Patent Medi- eines, Rubber Goods, Toilet Articles, Perfumes, Stationery, Candies, etc, Is complete and we are able to sup ply our customers with everything usually found in a first class and well stocked prescription pharmacy, Our prescription work is subject to the utmost accuracy. Mall orders have our special attention and no pain Is spared to fill them to satis- faction.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-03-13
WILLIS E. HOWELL, Manager,

For S5c. you can get a wholesome home cooked meal at the New Home 9th aveune, just off of Broadway.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-03-13

FRESH EASTERN OYSTERS
 In any quantity, on tho half shell, first of the season, at the Pack Train Restaurant.
The Irish standard., 1913-04-05
Preserving Light Of FREELY.

Probably as far back as 1888 IT. was
hnown that the luminous parts Of IRE.
flies, slowworms, ETC., could be dried
and preserved out Of contact with the
air for considerable periods without
losing their light.giving power. in
late years it has been possible to
prove this permanence Of the light
giving power for at least eighteen
months. Kastle and McDermitt were
able. upon opening tubes containing
the luminous organs Of the common
FREELY preserved in hydrogen or a vac
uum, to obtain quite brilliant light
by simply moistening with water. The
light was increased when hydrogen
peroxide replaced the water. How.
ever. scientists have yet to discover
the f1reny's secret Of producing light
without heat.
The Irish standard., 1913-04-05
REGARD ALL AS BROTHERS
AltruIsm Seen in lts Highest Form
Among Amateurs Who Go in for
Chicken Raising.

IF you want to give me real pleas
ure," said the genial man, "just set
me down among a group of amateur
chicken raisers. Their conversation
is a study in brotherly love. More
than any other set. of people they are
willing, even anxious, to help each
other. Professional men and men en-.
gagged in the trades do not, when
talking together, sound the note Of
mutual helpfulncss. Each keeps his
secrets of SUCCESS to himself. Now
and then one may drop hint that
may by chance prove valuable to his
hearers, but he does not mean to do
even that, because the rule is for each
to work out his own salvation.
Amateur chicken raisers, on the
other hand, are an inspiring example
Of altruism. When one discovers a
new cure for the pip he hastens to
spread the information among his
friends and neighbors, who are also
wrestling with the pip evil. If an
other man hits upon new idea In
feeding or Matching, he never rests
till he gives his brother chicken rails.
ers q chance to profit by his discov.
cry.
Commuters who live in chicken.
raising community exhibit a friendli'
ness of spirit that is foreign to com.
muters from chickenless neighbor'
hoods. They have their incubators.
the relative value of different breeds
Of fowls and the possibility of pre-
miums at the next county fair to talk
about, and so cultivate spirit Of kind.
~ courtesy unknown to persons en-
gagged in other pursuits"
The Irish standard., 1913-04-05
"LIoht.horss Harry's" Dream.


The relations that existed between
General Washington and his younger
friend, Light Horse Harry" Lee--the
father Of Gen. Robert Il. Lee-were
exceedingly close and tender. It is an
authentic tradition in the Lee family
that Washington regarded the brilliant
young cavalry officer almost in the
light of son.
Lee was inclined to be spendthrift.
and his lavish use OF money often
brought on him tho paternal reproof
Of his older and more discreet friend
and the reproof was often followed by
afIectionate assistance in extricating
him from his embarrassments.
Mrs. Washington was almost equal.
ly fond Of the young officer. who often
made long visits at Mount Vernon
During one OF his sojourns there Har.
ry Lee remarked to his host at the
breakfast table:
General, had singular dream
last night. which must tell you. l
actually dreamed that you made me
. present of your Westmoreland
place."
The next day, at the dinner table.
Harry Lee found under his plate Il
demonstrating less than deed
to him Of the Westmoreland estate.
For some moments, dazed with aston.
ishment. he stared at his friend.
Nov, Harry" said Washington.
calmly, take good care not to dream
Mount Vernon away from mel
Youths Companion.
The Irish standard., 1913-04-05
DIsTURBs PEOPLE OF HAYTI
From a Great Depth Puzzle
Scientists.

Earthquake sounds have been vart
ously described and might be expected
to differ widely according to circum
stances and locality. The island OF
Hayti, which ia situated in a neighbor
hood where the earth is in a continual
state of tremor. is visited by peculiar
earthquake sound which is locally
called the "gouffre," and an account Of
1t appears in the Bulletin Semestriel
of the Port au Prince meteorological
observatory.
The region Of the "gouffre' is In the
mountain range Of La Selle, which IL
about seven thousand feet high. and
which, unstable still, gives much evil
dence Of past volcanic activity. The
sounds are apparently the same al
those accompanying noticeable earth
quakes, and the name "gouffre" is ap
piled to both.
Its noise extends sometimes over
periods Of weeks and the vicar of Croi1
des Bouquets, Is miles north of the
mountain range, gives the following
description Of It: During the day the
sound was heard from the southeast
and seemed to came from a great
depth. It was like deep roaring and
then at times like the bowling of q
dog. From time to time 1t stopped
with q hollow boom which might be
taken for distant cannon shot.
During the night 1t. was different,
although the sound came from q diff
ferent direction: there was a perfect
tumult, rumbling Of thunder, bowling
and a sound like the rushing of q
strong wind. There was no wind.
however. Sometimes one heard all the
noises at once. Generally, and above
all, from seven to ten o'clock at night,
the sound ended with loud defamation
much stronger than on, the day. fol-
lowed by long echo: Then again
would be heard an outburst that can.
not be imagined. 1t was as II noun.
tain Of glass were shattered and the
noises echoed In all directions. At
times It seemed as II one could hear
the roar Of surf. or even the dead thud
Of objects falling. such as blocks Of
stnne rolling down precipices."
The Irish standard., 1913-04-05
VALUE OF SPECIAL TRAINING
Ability to Do Some One Thing Well
10 Great Help In strenuoue
Competition Of Life.

The hardest job / know of is hunt
ing job, especially if you have no
training in any particular line, writes
Window Denison in the Chicago Tri-
bune. The fellow who has tsarted out
in the world to make his fortune with
out any definite idea Of how he is
going to make it realizes what he is
up against the moment he strikes a
cold, strange city.
went west as hundreds of other
boys have done, thinking that because
the sun set in that direction every
thing would be sure to be soft. OF
course I expected to work, but ex-
pected the wages would be big and
that congenial employment would be
easy to secure Well, it was the best
experience could have had.
At the end of few weeks and when
I had gotten to that stage where I
was glad to scrub q restaurant floor
for meal, began to take sober
view Of life, can tell you. Why, I
wasn't even able to carry few dishes
on my arm and wait tables in one of
those restaurants. finally 'bummed'
1t back home, swallowed my pride,
and begged the boss Of the local
plumbing shop to let me work for
nothing until L could learn the trade.
The fellows around town roasted me
somewhat because had come back,
but said nothing and kept right on
that plumbing work. Two years later
I went west again to big city that
Tad struck my fancy and had no trou-
BILE in getting good job at my trade.
My being able to do some one thing
made all the difference In the world.
The Irish standard., 1913-04-05
AT APPOINTED HOUR
It Was Fate's Decree That Bryce
Talbot Should Twice Save
a Girls Life.
BY ALvAH JoRooN GARTH.


Just in time. Bryce Talbot gathered
up Y falling feminine form in his arms,
was grazed by speeding autemobile..
and stumbled against the policeman
guarding the crossing from one Of
those Islands Of safety" planted at
the street intersection.
"A pretty narrow escape. that" re-
marked the officer. Good for you.
young man." he added enthusiastic
oally. ~
He slapped Talbot on the shoulder
In an appreciative way, but the latter
was not responsive. Talbot assisted;
the dark.featured. large-eyed girl he
had saved to recover her fallen hand
bag, raised his hat as she thanked him
gratefully, and went on his way. grim.
pale and wretched.
1T has come" he kept saying to
himself in a strained. dreamy under
tone-"the appointed hour! Why did
l ever make the contract? Why have
l dallied in fancied security all these
years?"'
He had a history, this man. Ten
years agone he had wasted fortune
in reckless extravaganza Then tho
last resort Of ennui, the capricious
playing cards. Then reform. hard
work, some fair savings and-Bertha
Glare. He was to marry her in a week.
That morning letter had come. q
missive that chilled him to the mar
row. that made of welded bliss a
mockery and faced him an accusing.
avenging wrath from the wasted past.
When he reached his lonely rooms
he sat down at a stand, with its shaded
lamp, and stared desperately at moth
ingness. Mechanically his hand
CROPPED in drawer; almost uncon-
sciously he drew forth a pack Of cards.
He had not touched them before for
years. Now, at the vivid thought that
they we're the cause of his present
situation, he began aimlessly lingering
them over.
Discarding the thirteenth card-his
unlucky number-came the ace OF
spades, the point down. He smiled
The Irish standard., 1913-04-05
HELP FOR BUDDING WRITERS
Hers 10 Outline Of the ."orsat Knsri.
can Novel" Which Shalt Mean
Fame for Author.

Il 10 the dream Of every aspiring
American novelist to write the great
American novel. This novel, BY tacit
consent. must have it, principal set.
ting In the national capital. Many
writer Of one Of the six best sellers
has oiled up his typewriter and set
him down to pound out this wonder.
piece Of literature-only to Join the
ranks Of failure.
A glance over these ambitious ct.
tempts upon ParnAssau Heights shows
remarkable resemblance among
them all in plot and treatment. Even
the best Of novelists falls into the
gtereotyped form when he comes to
make his characters speak and move
within the shadow Of the national cap.
Ital. The villain 10 always Russian
seeretly attached to the police Of that
cation, just az the heroine IL always
from Virginia or some down-south
state. The hero-but here's a recipe
Washington newspaper man has
lately written for the Washington
aovel:
SSASSS OA0 s0SAe 0SA OA60S - NY VAAS0As
thoroughly dressed; one black-hearted
Russian villain, ono tender southern
bud. one withered adventures with
bitter past, one oily senator. and three
sleek diplomats. Soak one stale south
arm colonel Of ax-confederate stock in
.lcohol and stun With important gov.
brnment secrets.
Set all in dance at the British en-
oassy until the army oncer and Rus
'ian villain get into broil; roast the
Russian thoroughly. Pour In plenty
II rain water, adding ice to taste, in
winter. and season with any Dor.
lowed literary spice. except attic salt
Thicken with descriptions Of White
House receptions. beaten to . verbal
roth.
Then thoroughly mix whole and
stew in a senatorial scandal until the
villain shows black. Spread thin on
three hundred pages. cut up into forty
three chapters, and serve in tasty
bindings.
The Irish standard., 1913-04-05
He Suggested the TraaedIan.

tried dramatic author. Myra tried to
encourage him, but her efforts were
vain.
"My market evidently lies abroad"
declared her uncle. "They cont ap-
preciate the classical in this country.
I think we'll take a trip to Eu-
And not see Robert for months and
months!" unused Myra, dismally.
The, last train brought Robert Hill
to Hampton late that afternoon. When
he alighted at the little station and
viewed Hampton Hall in the far dis
lance. he wondered how he would
ever reach it. He entered the station,
to have his mind temporarily distract
ed. It was warm and comfortable. and
in great hubbub. Robert stared,
rather puzzled at first, at the mixed
group moving about, at the great
heap Of boxes, satchels and trunks in
the middle Of the floor.
The leader Of the ten odd people was
long-haired, massive.browed gentle.
man with strut and deep, husky
voice. He suggested the tragedian,
and was announcing in sepulchral
tones:
"Hark, we, I have explored; the
only house in sight has four rooms
and eight children. There is but one
whole ham In the settlement"
There's two now" observed Miss
Gloriana Montmorenci, leading lady,
cuttingly.
"No train south, perhaps, for days.
Why did we Cross the country in the
hopes Of getting to the city by short
cut?" demanded the tragedian, dismal
ly.
Because the constable was after
our precious traps" replied portly
boyfaced companion, fussy and i'm
portant acting, and evidently the man
ager.
One by one Robert picked out the
various members Of dramatic COM
pany, and The soon knew their his
tory. AZ. -
'It's horridH" he heard tall. viii
lowy, affected lady observe, whom he
later knew to be the old woman" Of
the company. What are we ever go
ing to do here to eat and sleep?"
POUNDS! but the prospect is bleak
one," replied the manager bluntly.
'"Cold. little one?"
Little one" was q sweet, patient
faced. girl. who seemed ever Swallowed
ihy the lofty superiority Of the leading
The Irish standard., 1913-04-05

Then there was . swift, undertoned
marriage ceremony. Tho clergyman
filled out two blank certinoates.
Doris Mayfsld." A sweet, simple
name, wholesome as the fair face Of
its owner! She whispered . few last
words to Leslie: "Go back to your
land. You will hear from me-" Then
her escort returned. They left the
train together at the next station.
One week later Leslie returned to
his land. He had tired Of the city, the
lure Of the wilderness was too strong
a spell to resist The town banker
met him.
II hope you have come back to
stay" he said. I'VE need such men
as you. Then, too, It ia all arranged
for you
about what?" que:ttoned the mysti.
fed Leslie.
"Your land. A confidential client
has forwarded the bank several thou
sand dollars to protect the mortgage
and cover new improvements"
"But I cannot accept money under
such conditions" began Leslie.
"Our client probably anticipated
your Independent spirit" smiled the
banker. THE money is simply a
guarantee, and you can have ten years
to pay OF the mortgage if you wish
1t, and we will advance you whatever
funds you need to rebuild. No danger
Of your not soon cleaning 1t up"
It was month later when. one
morning. Leslie stood surveying the
new habitation. A veritable wood
nymph seemed to come forth from the
greenery lining the town road. It
was-his wife.
She came forward to greet him with
humid eyes Of gratitude, in free, fear
less womanhood. He could tell from
her restful face that her great trouble
had passed by.
Il have come" she said simply
ito explain
He led her to a rustic bench. Her
eyes sparkled, her cheeks were like
shaded velvet in the gentle,= health
giving breeze.
Then she told him briefly. She was
an heiress. Two worthless brothers
had become involved in forgery. A
scheming lawyer had threatened dis
grace If she did not wed a client, a
man she despised. She was ready
to make the sacrifice when the train
episode occurred. Later her produce
ton Of the marriage certificate had
baffed the plotters. A sum Of money
had secured immunity for her grace
less relatives, whom she had sent to q
new country.
She looked down when she had con-
cluded. She filled his vision with a
| new glory. Then she said: -
II have come to tell you that have
arranged to have the marriage an.
nulled, and to beg of you to allow me
to share my fortune with you" Then
:: she burst forth. stretching her hands
. across the peaceful scene before her.
"Ah, what rest, what beauty; all this!
It is nearly heaven"
She resembled some wearied
traveller gone through turbulent ex.
perience. Her very soul seemed to
plead for peace after storm.
I IA lonely home" spoke Leslie ire.
sistibly. 1T will be doubly so when
you leave. You cherish its peace and
quiet. Then-could you share it, with
me and-love?"
Afar a lowing herd droned forth
unsteady, mingled with mellow tintina.
bulations.
She leaned towards him, both
hands extended, sob in her voice,
but joyful, serene. !:
Listen" she said simply-"our wed.
ding bells!"
Copyright, 1918. by W. q. chapman.)
The Irish standard., 1913-04-05

|:selope was discovered. Unless within
torty-eight hours that $4,000 ID re-
peived by his family the mortgage ON
their home will be foreolossd and they
will 'be besgared-an invalid widow.
three helpless children and an old
blind grandfather
within forty.eight hoursi" pro.
bounced Talbot, hoarssly.
As l said"
1T will be paid"
You promise that7"
Yes; the policy 10 in favor Of my
friend or his family. will ind q way
to-pay It."
Some one ut that moment came into
the outer room. The old man proceed.
I'D thather. Bryce Talbot dropped his
head on his arms outstretchsd across
the table.
This. then. the appointed hour Of
reckoning! A flashing. memory Of the
royal Kindness OF his old friend, Sam
uel lsaacs. recognition of even the
honor OF the. gambler who never
"welohes" appealed to the mind Of
Talbot with convincing force.
To pay the Just debt. to provide for
Ave helpless but precious human lives
as against his selfish own. There was
the problem. and he did not finch.
1T must be done so no one will sus-
pect," he said to himself desperately.
At that moment he came erect with
shock. Suddenly from the living
apartments there echoed \ wild, ring
ing feminine shrek. Then there was
metallic jangling. hurried light foot
steps, followed by heavier ones. and
then = girls frantic form filled the
doorway.
She bore in her hands . tray filled
to the brim with diamonds and other
gems. she tripped at the threshold,
showering the amazed Talbot. Roll.
ing in sparkling confusion all over the
room, the glittering cascade resembled
ltbation poured in prodigal opulence
from veritable cup Of Croesus.
The next instant two men, low.
proved and desperate looking. crossed
! the threshold. One of them held q re-
volver. He leveled 1t at the girl.
In a flash Talbot sprang before her
There was q quick explosion, q ting.
ling sensation at his breast. and he
sank back. He had sheltered the fly.
: Ing girl from death. had received the
bullet intended for her.
| 1t was hours afterwards when Tai
bot opened his eyes to find himself re
Ginning on a couch. the girl whose life
he had saved seated beside him. Neal
at hand was the old pawnbroker.
you will not die, blessed be the
prophets!" he spoke solemnly. arising
and approaching the revived patient.
Father! father!" cried the girl
coming close to the couch. tell him!
tell him! Twice in day he saved my
life. 1t was fate. 80 strange happen
ing. Give him his happiness-now
here. My friend" and with claspet
hands and swimming eyes she drew
more fully within the radius of thu
room light. do you not remember
me-"
Bryce Talbot gazed, smiled, nodde,
weakly. 1t was the girl he had res
cued at the street crossing.
But for you." spoke the old man
my daughter would have been killed
my Jewels gone. She discovered tn,
burglars at my private safe. You
sprang before her. The surgeon say
you will be up and about in week
but It was n close Craze. Meantime,
have informed the Jsaacs family tina
their mortgage will be paddy me
As to the contract-see!"
And old Jacob Meyer drew from hi
pocket the death document. lifted it t,
the flaming gas Jet and watched /
crumble to ashes
Copyright. 1912 by W. G. Chapman)