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The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-20
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In honor of Colonel w. L.

In honor of Colonel w. L. Stev- cmson, who left on the Spokane for Seattle, Mrs. II. s. Pullen gave a very delightful impromptu dancing party at the Pulleu House on Mon- day evening. As this affair was gotten up in few moments, some ihat were much desired could not be reached by telephone, but a gocdly number assembled to pay homage to the honor guest and to enjoy the hospitality of the hostess. Cards were also feature of the evenings enjoyment. A fine lunch con was served at twelve o'clock. The invited guests were Dr. and Mrs w. G. Gabie, Dr. and Mrs. L. s. Keller, MT. and Mrs. G. H. Miller, NJ. and Mrs. N. o. Hardy, Mir. and Ms. F. J. Weber, MT. and Mrs. w. c. Blanchard, MT. and Mrs. A. c. Blanchard, MT. anc Mrs. P. H. Ganty, MT. and Mrs. F. F. w. Lowle Miss Margaret Keenan, Miss Nina Sowerby, Miss Agnes c. Moffat, Miss Evangeline Cook, Miss Catherine Maloney, Mir. Howard Ashley, MT. J w. Pritchett, Miss Mary Patter- son, Mir. and Mrs. w. H. Warren, MT. and Mrs. N. F. Black, MT. R. A. Carroll, MT. James Cook, Mrs. end Mrs. F. J. Van do Wall, MT. V. I. Hahn, MT. E. Teller, MT. w. J. Crquhart, MT. J. J. Sherry, MT. W. B. Hargraves, Mir. K. B. Hannah and the honor guest, Colonel w. L. stevenson.
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The Saint Patrick's tea given by the w. c. T. U. at the handsome home of MT. and Ms. l.. A. Harri- son was one of the most harmoni- GUS social functions of the season, and reflects much credit on all in terested in planning and performing the many details. The house was lavishly decked in green with many
 emblems of the Saint, and of the good work to which ne lent his name and fame. The little globe on the table in the parlor with its encircling white ribbon-emblem of puritv-the ribbon held in place with a bit of green was a pretty idea. Around the rooms were many true Irish flags. Shamrock was al SO much in evidence. Mrs. L. H.. Pedersen graciously received the guests at the door, and they were conducted to various seats by Mrs. James Kennedy, while number of pretty young matrons assisted by a bevy of dainty lassies made glad the inner man with a bountiful help ing of dainties such as the house. wives of skagway always prepare fo
 all occasions. The hostess, Mrs. l.. A. Harrison, assisted by a number of friends, presided at the table and buffet in the dining room, which was tastefully decked in emblems and flags befitting the memory of the patron saint. and with the color so dear to the hearts Of those inter- ested in the work of temperance. Colonel" Harrison, familiar'y known as Bunny" looked the part of a good worker with his necklet of green ribbon, and interested him. Felf tu behalf of the good cause by
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-20

WEEK IN SOCIETY

The grass is quite green in some of the lawns, the flowers are coming up, and we look forward to an early spring. In some of the yards the pansies of last year are now blossoming, the buds are swell ing on the trees. and with no colder weather than six above zero dur ing the entire winter, with the thermometer in the upper forties all the time during March, it begins to look as if Stewards Ice Box" had thawed out.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-20

Miss Grace D. Webster of Kluk- wan; came to Skagway on the Pet erson from Haines and returned the same day. Miss Webster is assis- tant to the Reverend F. R. Faulk- ner of the Presbyterian mission at Klukwan, and made the trip from that place to Haines in a small canoe. Miss Webster was the guest Mrs. Sheelor while i'll town.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-20

Miss Priscilla Putnam and her sister Miss Nada Putnam entertain cd the sewing club on Thursday afternoon, The members enjoyed a social session and also a very delicious luncheon. Those present were Mrs. Herbert Lediard, Mrs. P. H. McClelland Mrs. w. J. Cook, Miss Evangeline Cook and Miss Catherine Naloney.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-20
THE LIr.Aes

The fields and garden"Dorders Are bright because of spring, The clouds of suelder roses Are out and blossoming; And closs beside the gateway Tall, upon either hand, Their green robes shot with sun
 light, Like queens, the rilacs stand. And one is crowned with purple, And one is crowned with white; Look! where the wind is passing They bow to left and right, And trails of scent they scatter As royal gifts to all, To every creature dwelling Within the garden wall.
 Violet Jacob.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-20

his friendly and hospitabis kindness 10 all The silver offering amounted to something over thirty dollars, which will go towards de fraying the expenses of the First Territorial W. c. T. U. convention held in Alsaka, which will meet in Skagway in May.
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The Skagway Tennis club has taken on number of new members and thereby added to it's strength for the coming season. We may HOW look forward to some hotly ccntastd games among the home members, and from those in the towns nearby. An entertainment will soon be given for the benefit of the club which should be well pIronized.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-20

The refreshments committee of the tennis club met with Mrs. H. D.. Kfrnise on Friday afternoon to ar range for the social dance to be given by the club on April 9th, and after discussing particulars the hostess served tea. The committee Mrs. P. H. Ganty, Mrs. W. F. Fish CT, Mrs. G. G. Miller and MT. F. F, w. Lowle-were all present. Mrs. H. D. Kirmse, the hostess, Is chair man of tho committee.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-20
A Prudent Provision.

"Jones is nothing if not thorough. No matter how he starts out he ai- ways gets to the very bottom Of things"
 'Then it Is very lucky for him that he didn't start out as a sea captain."- Baltimore American.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-20

The Elks' ball in honor of St. Patrick's Day was very jolly func- ton and we'll attended. A lunch con of sandwiches, doughnuts and coffee was served at twelve and dancing continued till an hour both late and early.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-20
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MT. and Mrs. F. F. ". Lowle en- tertained MT. Willard R Hillery at dinner at the Pullen House before his departure on the Humboldt for southern California.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-20

Mr. Bernhardt swaniekamp of Bennett was a dinner guest of pr. and Mrs. L. S. Keller on Wednes- day.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-20

Mrs. Prosper H. Garty, Mrs. F.. J. Van de Wall and Mrs. A. c. Blan2h rad were evening guests of Mrs. N. 0 Hardy on Saturday last. The ladies played bridge and enjoyed a tempting supper.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-20

MT. and Mrs. Lorne A. McAlister
 and little Ward visited in Skagway this week, guests of the Golden
 North Hotel. They returned to their home at Summit oi. Friday.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-20
The Coward,

Has that young man given you any encouragement, daughter?"
 "Oh, yes, mother"
 "What did he say"
 "He asked me to tell him what sort of disposition father had'-Yonkers Statesman.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-20

The Women's Church Auxiliary held a business and routine meet ing on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. L. H. Pedersen.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-20

Mir. H. B. Hargraves left on Tuesday for Whitehorse, and re- turned cn Friday.
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Mir. J. NJ. Keller is attending Grand Camp of the Arctic Brother hood in Juneau this week, and will be hons on Sunday next.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-20

MT. w. A. Rogers and family, re- cent arrivals in Skagway are occu- .pying the Gutfeld residence in low CT town.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-20

Mr. V. I. Hahn and MT. Robert Carroll were dinner guests of Mir and MB. Norman E. Black on Mon day.
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MT. Herbert wheeler returned home on Friday from Whitehorse, where he went the early part of tre week to attend to affairs in the Rapids City.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-03-20

MT. J. J. Sherry and Colonel w. l.. Stevenson left on the Spokane for Seattle.
The Washington times., 1915-06-04
THE TIMES DAILY MAGAZINE PAG 81
First Aid Treatment
For Mind Diseased"
Described For Emergency
By DIR. LEONARD KEENE HIRsHBERG,
fcepyrght 1875 By Feature ssrvi c. Inc.s

and suspicion until suicide or murder
is committed. Another may hide his
delusions of persecution until he runs
amuck.
BE all the symptoms as they may.
there are emergency occasions when
treatment must be Instituted betimes.
The incontinent employment OF drugs
and anesthetics II less desirable than
the warm tub bath. II the victim be
melancholic, maniacal, morose or sullen
the continuous warm bath has its vir-
tues no less renowned than medicines.
Then In addition the sufferer achieves
q benefit which endures without the at
tendant harm of drugs for some hours
The continuous warm bath stirs up the
lazy, sacerdotal' skin and bestirs it's
ciogged-up c&nals, pores and other
channels to a commendable and benef-
cent activity. Besides, 1t more than as
sumes the function of alcohol and drugs.
and 10, accordingly. q supreme aid in
the combat against delirium tremens
and the "willies."
Should the mania or other outbreak,
Of the demented individual, of the emo.
tional explosion of the unhappy victim
by use of the bath goes unreduited. cold
wet sheets should be wrapped about ths
person. The removal of clothing often
in itself constitutes a soothing aid. 1t
pIucks away an unconscious restraint
and annoyance and plays the role OF a
sleep -plunging tnoculation. The cold
pack and the drip sheet are safe super
hypnotics. -.
The Washington times., 1915-06-04
Improvement of the Growing Lawn
Seeding Fdng Rolling Watering Help
Should Be Spaded Worked Thoroughly and

TIME Improvement of an old
lawn Is very much more diff
u ficult problem than establish
ing a new one. In many
eases II Is impracticable to attempt
the improvement OF an old lawn that
is in bad condition say the specialists
Of the Department of Agriculture.
However. II a reasonably good turf
obtains, II is possible to better it ma,
terially by reseeding, fertilizing, and
watering.
In the majority of cases improve
ment Is desired in the spring, since
at this season many bare spots are
in evidence as the result of the pre-
ceding winter. If the areas to be inn
proved are small, they can be hand
worked and reseeded with little diff
ficuity. If they are large, it is usual
ly advisable to spade them up, work
thoroughly, and seed, as in the case
of starting a new lawn. In any
event, reseeding should be done early
in the spring with liberal quantity
Of grass mixture.
Seeding and Rolling.
When the stand OF grass is thin
over the entire lawn or greater
portion of IT, a special 'seeder equip
ped with small disks has been found
very satisfactory for cutting the seed
into the sod and thereby producing
favorable conditions for termination
and subsequent growth
The Washington times., 1915-06-04

TT 1s NO COMMON CHANCE which
i so disorders the senses as to dis
II tort mans correct Interpretation
of the world round about. The
origin Of the doubt which prevails in
the thoughts of lawyers. Jurors and
plain people about the sanity or lunacy
of those who must pass muster for the
one or the other harks back to the de-
fects In general knowledge about clear
The opinion of faulty thinking is
founded upon some interference with
accurate thinking. To know what fall
sity is you must first know the stem,
stock and stirrup Of truth. Truth Is
found formally In the agreement OF
thought with reality. Your mental i'm
preston OF what q twig is must cor
respond with the underlying radiations
and substantially Of the pulpiness,
color, activities, resistance, growth.
smell and all the other realities OF a
twig. II you are firm In the opinion
that the twig is an angels wing. a
cupid's arrow. or a serpent. and you
cannot correct the error, you are In
sane even though you are In all other
respects hale, hearty and healthful.
AS multifsrious as the ships on the
seas are the signs and symptoms OF
those who are mon compos mentis.
One may hide her delusions OF jealousy
The Washington times., 1915-06-04
AFTER THE WAR

None to gainsay us, God. but Thou
Oh, make our vision fair and straight.
When. crushed and mangled. troop by
troop.
The battered nations drew away;
When conquest lured-we did not stoop;
Right fought with might and won the
day.
We did not bid the tempter stay.
We did not rob the slaves of Fate.
Victors without a blow, We pray,
God, make our course run true and
straight.
Master, the world is at our feet;
Greed with power may seek to mate
Domains allure-but honor's sweet;
Make Thou our judgment clear and
straight.
William A. McGarry, in March Sunset
The Washington times., 1915-06-04
The Proverbial Affection of
Women For the Uniform
Has Been Seized Upon by
Clever Designers As
Means of Luring Custom
ers.
Simulated Officers Regalia
Displays a Starred Collar
and Cuffs, Military Braid,
Buttoned Shoulder Straps,
and Big Pockets.

a N evident paraphrase Of an
~ officers uniform has been
n achieved by Paquin In his
newest tailleur Of gabardine.
There are the unmistakable military
touches evinced In the trig rows of
white braid on the collar. the three
stars on the upper lapel. the but
toned shoulder straps and the roomy
patch pockets. Even the lines of
woven braiding over the arm and
down the back are suggestive of the
elaborate ornament of full dress
regalia,
OF course. there had to be the ap-
peal Of triple-buttoned cuffs and
the pearl buckles through which the
belt is drawn to make the suit
truly satisfying to the feminine
heart.
Coat and skirt show a decided
flare. The back of the coat is
slightly longer than the front and
ripping over the hips. The fullness
In the skirt Is supplied by deep in
verted plaits at the side, but other
wise Is severely simple in effect.
A hat Of leather and taffeta some
thing like the American army serv-
ice hats of khaki completes a cos
tune that has combined a number
of martial ideas most cleverly.
The Washington times., 1915-06-04
Maids Of America Lead
Paris and London by Laps
In Sartoridl Perfection
Adorable Frocks and Frls on Fifth Avenue Style and
Beauty Are Unsurpassed Witness the Buffalo
Girls Visit to the Metropolis.

for both style and good looks. OF
course, may be trine biased in my
Judgment, but surely not more so than
2 mother citing the good points Of her
not touting for New York alone.
Just to prove that New York can well
AFFORD to take style tip from some
of her American sister cities. there
lady tas from ss.o St ss sss s9sased Sss s's nts
Little Old New York one day last week
In q frock that was the last word In
sartorial perfection-it was positively
the last cry,
Her costume. which was home grown
right in Buffalo. was of black and white
pin check surah silk. The tiny short
straight Jacket was buttoned UP the
front with bullet shaped buttons Of
neck was fiilad in a trihe with dread
naught gray silk net in two folds and
a ruche of net finished the back OF the
neck.
Ruffles and Ruffles.
A rufne Of the net and a pleated
ruffie of the elk finished the long
sleeves. and pleated ruffes of the silk
edged the short two-tiered skirt. the
upper tier of which was rendered
buoyant with a bit of feather bonins
In the, hem a la crinoline.
A gray kid belt finished the Jacket, a
tiny straw turban of gray finished her
one extremity and gray silk hose and
gray kid low shoes. laced on the sides
finished the other. Gloves Of the gray
stitched in black. proved themselves
two good things to have on hand.
No one was more surprised than the
little lady from Buffalo to find herself
the target Of all eyes and many audible
and awed remarks as she tripped UT
the avenue. The supposedly blase New
Workers. eyed her Just as bunch OF
rubes in jay town stare at the
bankers daughter just back from, a
finishing school in the East.
oh, yes. New York has lot to learn
when 1t comes to a fashionable finish.
ing, but she no longer has to go abroad
for the education. She can pick up
post-graduate course In matters sar.
toriaf Just any little day In any little
city In the U. 8. A.
The Washington times., 1915-06-04
ADVICE TO GIRLS
BY Annie Laurie

Mrs. @. L.-Since a home christen-
ing is more intimate than ono at
church. It would be proper to tele-
phone your invitations or write
brief notes to those you wish TO in
vite. The day OF the christening
often depends upon the denomination
Of the parents, but Sunday Is the
usual day in the majority Of
churches. Pink Is the color usually
used for boys. ,.. -. ..-,
Kitty-That surely IL a very odd
thing for the man to do-to come
to your house and proceed to use
your telephone to call up his other
girl friends. II he shows that he
doesn't give all his attention to you,
he shouldn't expect you to give all
your attention to him.
Don't take him so seriously. Make
new acquaintances and show him
that his actions don't interest you
in the least.
Troubled-If the man doesn't seem
to care whether he comes around or
The Washington times., 1915-06-04

In the early spring, however, the
soil Is usually loose as result Of
the freezing and thawing, and is In
sufficiently open condition to permit
the seed to be covered with little diff
ficulty. After seeding, II the ground
has become quite dry, rolling Is us
ually beneficial. Care should be
taken when moving or watering the
newly seeded areas to avoid disturb
ing the young grass. This caution
always applies in a measure to fall
seeding. although there is not so
much danger Of damage in the case
of the latter.
The Washington times., 1915-06-04

We kept the peace, though East and
West,
Worn out. held forth a golden store;
We have endured the acid test;
Having, we have not grasped for
more. r..
Our sword has not been drawn for
war,
Our soldiers have not passed the gate
For us, today, to write the score;
God, keep our judgment clear and
straight.
The world Is PROSTATE at our feet;
No question of the ruler now.
Supreme the army and the fleet;
Before our might the nations bow.
For US the task Of saying how
Our ruling II inviolats.
The Washington times., 1915-06-04
Three Minute Journeys
BY TEMPLE MANNING.
light 1915. by the Newspaper Feature Service Inc,

~ ONsPICUoUsLY in the center OF
the great square Of eBauvais,
i France. stands the statue of
Jeanne Haehette. Ask any one
whose statue It Is. and he will reply
with uplifted eyebrows: Monsieur. that
II 'potre jeanne
In 1472 Charles the Bold was raiding
through France opposed to Louis XII.
When he came to Beauvais, Jeanne
Laisne, a peasant woman, gathered a
crowd of women. and children, and few
to the defense of the city. So strongly
did she WELD her battleaxe that she
captured the Burgundian' nag, and re-
pulsed the invaders. Thereafter north
ern France was free of them. and Louis
marched into the town.
In gratitude Louis renamed Jeanne
Laisne. Jeanne Hachette," in honor of
her prowess with the battleaxe, renitted
ell royal duties and imposts to the town
The Washington times., 1915-06-04

The management of the lawn after
it Is once established is an extremely
important matter, and there are a
few general practices. that should
be followed carefully. Beginning in
the early spring. the first thing to do
Is to remove with a rake the top
dressing that has been applied the
fall before After removing this II Is
tilizer, even though the soil Is al
ready reasonably fertile.
One of the very best fertilizers for
the lawn In, the spring Is nitrate of
soda, but on account of Its quick ac-
The Washington times., 1915-06-04

Dr. Hirshber0 tctH snsUer questions
hyoienio aud sanitation subjects that are
Of general interest. He tcil not under.
take to prescrtbe Or offer advtcs for In
Of general interest letters tOiH be an.
stoered personally, " a stamped dnd od-
dressed envelope u enclosed. Adress an
Inquiries to Dr.. L. X. Htrshber0, core
this ofNce
The Washington times., 1915-06-04

St. Angadrene as the day when the
event should be celebrated. This Is
called the Fete de rAssaut. and there is
always a great procession in which the
women have the place Of honor. march.
ing before the men and directly behind
the clergy.
Great changes in the manner Of honor
ing "notre Jeanne have come with the
centuries. But always the women have
the place of honor, and the salute OF
100 guns In honor Of Jeanne Is fired by
100 girls of Beauvais.
In the great square the guns await
the procession. and when II arrives the
girls are led one by one to the cannon,
lighted match is presented, and the
June day is rent with the thunderous
salute. How many men Will there be
this June to Join the celebration In
honor OF the woman who saved France
in that day of danger long ago?
The Washington times., 1915-06-04

salad. there are many dishes for tho
stewing or frying Of cucumbsrs
which should not be despised. The
large dice OF the firm flesh can be
slowly stewed for about fifteen min
utes with very little water in which
addition of a little cream, salt and
pepper. make this a very dainty dish
or summer vegetable.
1t can also be used fried, like
summer squash Or egg plant. Cut
In thick slices, dust with salt and
pepper, roll in flour, and -saute in
butter for about twenty minutes.
parsley. or other herbs can be added.
Attractive Table Decoration.
Owing to its refreshing neutrality
OF taste. the cucumber Is par excel
lence the salad to accompany fish.
1t also combines excellently with
dressing made OF sour cream. which
Is not an unusual commodity in hot
summer days. The common way
of preparing II with strong vinegar
cut In conventional slices Is by far
the poorest method. killing it's deli
cate, Individual taste. A light OIL
dressing, or thin mayonnaise is most
preferable.
When the skin is glossy and not
spoiled by too many spines, most
decorative table effects can be Sc
cured by utilizing the rind as well
as, the pulp. The entire pulp may
be scooped out. leaving the cucumber
lengthwise and thus making a "cu-
cumber boat into which can be
stuffed the chopped pulp. radishes
and other salad mixtures. Cut into
three sections or two crossways, IL
will appear like an attractive green
pyramid or cup. In which also any
salad mixture can be served. Com
bined with the red of the radish,
the yellow nasturtium flowers, or
the scarlet of the tomato or pimento.
the humble cucumber can enter
largely into decorative table
scheme for summer
The Washington times., 1915-06-04
Cucumber Is Grozuing More Popular
Housewife Depends Upon 1t AS Salad-Capable
of Infinite Combinations to Prepare Properly.
Bv MRS. CHRISTINE FREDERICK,
Copyright. 1918. by Mr. .. Christine Frederick

less the seeds are very small they
should be discarded entirely, as they
body any good. merely irritating the
Intestine. -
Instead Of cutting the cucumber
in slices, It Is sometimes preferable
to divide II into three sections and
scoop out the seeds, using a sharp
knife with curved blade. like a
grapefruit preparer. This leaves
solid chunk of flesh, which can then
be sliced or chopped as desired. with.
out seeds. Cucumbers should not be
allowed to stand in salted water. as
this toughens the pulp. They are b
best IL pared, placed in only little
clear water and the bowl put into
the refrigerator.
Although we use 1t chiefly as q
The Washington times., 1915-06-04
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Ut is true that few vegetables ap-
pear as cool and refreshing
either to eye or palate as the
humble cucumber. which is
growing more popular a. q, table
food each year. In the heated sea-
son we come to depend upon It
largely as salad. as 1t is capsule Of
infinite combinations, Or served
alone, or with tomatoes and radishes.
The over-rlpe cucumber should not
be chosen. us then the seeds are
too large, and the pulp coarse.
Neither should it be at all under
ripe, as then 1t is bitter and the
pulp ac.id. In pairing, take a gem
erous skin, as the flesh near tho skin
Is always moro or less bitter. I'm