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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09
BUYS OLD NECkTIES,
Novel Trade of Southern Dealer,
Who is Making Money.

From the New Orleans Times-Democrat
Il ran across a queer line of business the
other day." said a young man about town.
I was dressing in the morning, when there
came 4 gentle tap al my door, and in
walked a small. swarthy individual with
big bag over his arm. Excuse me. sir
he said politely. but have you any old era
watts you have no further use for? If so
l will buy them for cash or give new ones
for them. 1 was considerably as
tonished at the proposition" continued the
young man, but, like almost everybody
who lives in apartments, 1 had a lot of
old ties of various kinds littering my dress
er and 1 proceeded to drag them to light.
Altogether l dug up three dozen-Ascots.
tecks. four-in-hands and silk and satin
band scarfs. Hardly any of them showed
the least signs of wear; they were simply
crumpled and out of shape, and some of
the light patterns We're slightly soiled.
They were ties for which / had originally
paid all the way from 40 cents to 81. 80, and
L dare say you could find a similar coIIec-
ton in the quarters of almost any Young
bachelor in the city.
Well. my swarthy visitor went through
the Pile with great care. smoothed every
thing out nicely and finally offered me half
dozen new ties in exchange. / supposed
OF course, that his stock of new stuff would
&c VI tIIC cheapest anu SduuleSt OeScrlp-
tion and he surprised me greatly when he
produced sort of haberdasher's portfolio
from his bag and showed me some of the
finest and handsomest neckwear l have
seen this winter. We soon came to terms
and closed the bargain. but before the lit
tie man left l pumped him trifie as to his
peculiar business He said that nearly all
the ties he bought were nearly as good as
new. and all they needed was renovating
He took them entirely apart, steamed and
scrubbed the rich. heavy silk of which most
OF them are made and when put together
again they could not be distinguished from
perfectly fresh stock. | tried to get him
to tell what he did with his wares after
they were rehabiitated, but that point
he was very vague and all he would say
was that he sold EN- around / have an
Idea that they are handled by pedders and
disposed of IN the smaller towns where the
fact that they are little out of fashion
wouldn't make much difference"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09
MUsTACHEs AND GAMBLERS.
Hair on the Face Once the badge of a
Card Sharp.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat.

From the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Back in $780, remarked New Orleans
professional man, chatting about old times,
"a mustache was regarded with great sus-
picon all through the Mississippi valley.
1t was supposed to be the mark of either
military swashbuckler or gambler, and
gentleman, particularly If he wanted to go
into society, shaved smooth. Boards were
looked upon as an unclean foreign affecta-
ton, and 1 recall a curious incident based
on that prejudice. A charming young En-
glish gentleman, who was a near relative
of a distinguished man of science, was
visiting at a river town noted for it's aris-
tccratic and punctilious society. He was
fine specimen of physical manhood, and,
following a fashion which had just obtained
foothold in London, he wore a heavy
blonde mustache and a set of luXuriant,
curly whiskers-much after the style of
our old friend Taffy in 'Trilby.' Nowadays
he would be envied the possession of such
a superb ornament, but the good ladies of
tn, town were greatly perplexed, and after
much consultation they finally decided that
they could not countenance such bar
barcus custom and would have to decline
to receive him unless he shaved. The
young Englishman realized that he had to
choose between whiskers and ostracism,
and being a plucky chap he packed his
trunk and went back to London on the
next boat. 10 revert TO the mysterious
connection between gamblers and mus
taches, a matched upper lip eventually be-
came such a well-recognized badge OF the
trade that card sharps who wanted to
avoid suspicion were forced to shave clean.
One noted professional, who worked the
big river boats, looked a great deal like a
SanctimoniouS deacon when his mustache
was removed, and he used to make point
of dressing in a long-tailed rusty black
coat with a white cravat. Going up to
Vicksburg one night, ] was sitting in ear
shot when he attracted the attention Of a
group of gay young gentlemen, playing
poker In the main saloon. He was seated
by himself reading a book, and was evil
IDENTIFY unknown to the party. I'll bet that
old rascal plays poker on the sly said
one of the crowd ASK him to Join u.s.
said another, as a joke and the first speak
was very reluctant at first, but finally said
he calculated he wasn't too old to learn
and took hand. A couple of hours later
he got off at landing with every dollar in
the crowd, remarking casually that he
would now give his mustache a chance.
On another occasion / was going up to
Louisville on some important business and
had been warned especially to look out for
gamblers. We had the usual crowd of
sharpers on board. but they were all
shaved clean, and 1t CHANGED that among
our passengers were lot of army men,
fresh from the west, where mustaches were
rea ched old Calf House at Louisville and /
made some inquiries Of friends, was cha
grined to find that all the people / had
been fraternizing with were gamblers and
all those had been snubbing and avoiding
We're gentlemen"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09

for diagnosis. Static electricity Is entirely different
from galyanic feradic electricity. While many
persons would not dare the latter two kinds,
what the trouble may be- because II is a natural
element of the body.
DIR. Shade also uses static electricity TO transmit
or convey indications into diseased organs, lungs,
Kidneys, spine. stomach centers liver spleen:
also brain and nervous diseases paralysis, sciatia,
rheumatism, locomotor afa1ia. enlarged and dis
eased joints, tumors, carhuncles. and In treating
successfully loss Of vitality, prostration
general debility. weak and exhausted functions OF
the physical system
In treating lung. throat and catarrhal diseases,
asthma, &c, ozone Is also administered by his
large static machines. The treatment by static
electricity Is very successful when used In con-
junction with his Electric Remedies in treating In
Digestion heart trouble. stomach and intestinal
trouble, chronic appendicitis langour that tired
Keeling dizziness, obesity vertigo ina ION,
fullness after eating. eructations Of food and all
diseases Of men, women and children
Office hours, to 8 80, aud q to Z evenings
Sundays, 10 TO / pm Cor. 18th and G. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09
USED IN MAKING JEWELS.
Some of the Ingredients Employed I'm
Manufacturing Sham Gems.

Manufacturing Sham Gems.
From the Chicago Chronicle.
To meet the growing demand for artificial
jcwelry the process Of making precious
ste nes' has been greatly improved within
the last few years and its further develop
ment has enlisted the services OF some Of
the most skillful chemists.
The material chiefly used is glass but it
Is not the ordinary glass of commerce. 1t
is prepared with the greatest care by high
ly skilled artisans, for upon its clearness
and perfect homogeneity depends the quail
ity of the imitation gems. which are far
superior to the cheap grade OF counterfeits
that rely on silver backings for their lus-
ter.
This glass can only be made from abso-
lutely pure quartz. or, better still, from
rock crystal, quartz frequently contains
minute veins Of iron. which would impair
the clearness and color of the glass. The
bIcarbonate Of potash and the oxide OF
chemically pure. Other ingredients Of less
importance are borax. which promotes the
fiux, and a small quantity of arsenic.
The best glass for imitation gems con-
sists of rock crystal, 81 per cent; bicarbon-
ate of potash, IL per cent; oxide OF lead,
80 per cent; borax. ! per cent, and a trace
of arsenic. Carefully prepared by COM
petent hands, this mixture produces a grade
of glass which in brilliancy and iridescence
yields little to the genuine diamond itself.
and these qualities may be further en-
HANGED by the substitution OF potassium for
the bicarbonate of potash and an increase
Of the quantity of oxide of lead used.
Stones carefully made by this process can
only be distinguished from the genuine by
experts. This is true, however. only so
long as they are new, for imitation gems
wear off. become blind and lose their fire
with age. and 1t is to remedy these defects
that the efforts of chemists are now d.
rected.
Opaque gems, like the turquoise and the
opal. are made from glass whose transpar-
.ency Is destroyed by the addition of oxide
Of zinc after pulverization. The color OF
the turquoise is produced by means Of OK
ide OF copper and cobalt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09
Apologies in Advance.
From the Warren Sentinel.

From the Warren Sentinel.
II politics, theology, classic literature and
general newspaper information should APP
pear mixed Unfortunately in this issue
just remember. sweet friend, our regular
compositors are both down with the grip
and we have had q lawyer, preacher, col
lege professor and others helping US get out
the paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09
He Deserved a Medal.

From the PhiIadelphia PreS.
Towne-'rDid you ever hear Borem tell
ing story? Isn't he tresome?"
Browne--''Yes. but he has one good point
that is really remarkable"
Towne-'What's that?'
Browne--"He's the only poor storyteller
ever knew who. in telling an Irish story,
would admit that he couldn't initiate the
brOgue"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09

Payta, Peru. about five degrees south Of
the equator, has the reputation Of being
the driest spot on the globe. On an aver
age a shower OF rain occurs at Payta only
once in two years. But the interval be-
tween showers Is often much longer. Yet
in that arid climate seven species of an
nua1 plants manage to exist, and the ma
lives earn a livelihood by growing spe-
cies Of cotton. whose long roots find mois-
ture in the bed OF a dried-up river. This
cotton u readily marketed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09
He Had Been There.
From the Philadelphia Press.

''rhe grounds of our new country club"
said the enthusiastic suburbanite. "are
magniicently situated. The scenery is
lovely. On entering the grounds the first
thing that strikes the eye"
know" interrupted the city man. "a
golf ball"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09
On Demand.
From the PHILADELPHIA Press.

Borroughs-'.I got a money order from
Markley in this mornings mail"
Graphter-"Did you, really? For how
much?'
Burroughs-"For SO. 1t reads: Forward
to me at once the 'tenner' l loaned you last
MONTH"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09

SO1leO clothes on.
Old Glory Flies Once More,
1.-THE next morning the governor and Hal
were up early. and went to the palace, and
when I could pull myself together I fol-
lowed. Imagine my surprise and mingled
feelings of sorrow and patriotism to find
that the men had been to the hills be-
hind the palace and cut down bamboo
pole, which they had rugged up as a flag
pole Ghe Flagstaff was, of course, carried
away with the crash) in front of the palace.
and there amid this awful scene of devas-
tation stood the band as usual and every
one. standing attention, as 1t played
The Star Spangled Banner and the flag
went up. / had not thought of such a
thing as crying before. had not time. but
must confess that this was a little too
much for me, and / noticed MANY a hand
drawn or dashed across the eyes after
ward.
Lieutenant Lows house, which is near
ours, and on Palace square, was left in
best condition of any in the town, and he
Immediately moved out and gave it I'D to
the governor and ourselves. We came in
here and continued to take our meals at
the palace, as the servants and carpenters
had got together and fixed place for us to
eat, until yesterday, when we succeeded In
getting our own kitchen in running order.
and here we now live, the governor with
us till the palace Is habitable
There Is no use in my telling Won how
we worried for five days about the United
States steamship Yosemite, which was
felt was gone. There is an awful menace
to navigation in the form of a coral reef
at the entrance Of the harbor, known as
the Spanish rock, and it takes an expert
navigator to get round it on either side,
even in the best Of weather. Well, the
ship drifted through or over; no one knows
how, as she was way out to sea some time
befors those on board were aware Of It.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28
A CANARD
YukOner Did Not Go Into
 Quarantine

The Yukoncr did not go Into quarantine at Dawson. os had been rumored around the streets. she arrived there on the 2ist and Immediately was taken In charge by Che health officer. who went aboard and made thorough examination of every passenger and member Of the crew. No smallpox cases were found. The result of Che examination was that an who could not show evidence of having been vaccluatcd had Go undergo that operation before leaving the ship 10 took over three hours Co get through Che whole lot and do the necessary fumigating The baggage was fumIgatod. as was thc steamer in % general way.
 Aa 10 has been twenty-two days since there was my smallpox on thc boat this was decided Go bc al that was necessary Co make it safc for thc steamer Co bc used and at Che same time Co falnll all the requirements of tho law.
 While thc health officers were at work the dock entrance was closed Co Che puh- lic and Che doors guarded by a police man No one woH allowed Go enter thc warehouse or Co walk down Che gang way and no baggage or m1l was permit tcd Co Eo ashore.
 10 was great surprise to,thc Incoming messengers of Che YuEonor Go hc thus placed in thc light of suspects whcn,they did not dream there wus any smallpox iu the country. The boat had left White Horse before thc news of Che eases in Dawson had been published. The people came along as happily and free from care as t ls ever possible Go he on any trip. Some had friends and relatives awaiting them and there were thc wives oi some well known residents in the lot. After thc ordeal had passed on al had Che right to hcavo a sigh of relief and than" their stars that they were not delayed Tor weeks.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28
STABBED
A Serious Cutting AiRay On
 Street Last Night

A serious cutting anray occurred on Broadway. near Seventh avenue. last night. and one person now ncs In bad condition at Che railroad hospital while Che other win hc arrested thh mornirg
 About u.a0 laat night thc residents along Broadway were startled by hear Ing cries for help Tho first lntImatlon as Go what had happened was when the railroad hospital corp heard mppIug at Che door and lct in a woman with the blood gushing down her face.
 10 appears that an Indian from Ilaincs named Charles Joe came north ycstcr- day looking for his wife. who ho says had Icrt hls bed and board. She iH very good looking for on Indian.
 Last night at Che hour mentioned Charles Joe found her. Without a word of warning hc rushed on Che woman and. pulling out a knife. caught ihc flesh un- der Che eye. and with a downward stroke laid open thc woman's face. She scream ed and he then disappeared
 After Che woman arrived at the hospl- Gal Dr Moore was called and he quickly responded Hc stated that Che wound was serious and would disngure Che Indian woman for ufe. IIe fears no complica- tions
 Charles Joe had not been caught ot th, hour of our going to press but win bc taken Into custody this morning.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28

Confirmation of an Of the big reports that have come from the Atlin district during Che past three or four days was received In skagway yesterday on the Cleaner. which arrived at Caribou Thurs day. were twenty-five who were an up In mining matters pertaining to Che dis- trlct.
 Among thc crowd were Capt. Martin W. M Brooks C. R Caddls and c. L Blakcmorc Capt Martin has just sold ont hls interests In thc district. as given In another column. and w. M Brook Is thc Vicc-Prcsidcnt Of thc Consolidated Spruce Placors Co.,, Ltd.
 In speaking Of the reports last night AIr. Brooks said: "Ycs. everything thnt you have published is perfectly correct.
 "Thc IaMarrc syndicate have certainly struck it rich. [ was on thc ground my self thc day after the report was circu- lated and it was demonstrated Co me. and to Che best of my satisfaction. thht the poy dirt on bedrock runs high. some even going as high as tho g. per pan. The syndicate is putting an or its cncr- gy toward getting water and making one of the greatest runs imaginable
 "1ho mother lode has been found and the cropplngs are simply immense. There is now more excitement ln Che district than ever before. You win notice th0t since last Saturday there have been few people coming out This is due solely Co Che reason that the new reports are crca- ting % renewal Of Interest and many are looking now on other creeks for good fields
 The company with which nm connect- cd have a good thing in sight We own claims on Spruce for six miles and have just obtained the property of Capt Mar tin. We arc lucky in getting this piece of property. for it is great prospect.
 Mark my word, there win be many people going back to the district this fan and in the early spring.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28
HAS NOTHING
 10 SAY
K. c. Hawkins Does Little
 Talking At Dawson
WouId Not Say That Ho Was Going To Bs Connected With Another Road and Ho Would Mako No Denial of tho Report

F. C. Hawkins. who. since the month Of March. lSlS. has been in entire charge of the White Pass railway as general manager. both In construction work and operating. arrived in Dawson on the evening of the 20th on the steamer Daw- son. After he had spent some time in conference with Local Agent J. n. RoE- crs hc granted a brief interview Co reporter Of tho Sun. which is as follows:
 "Arc the stories we have heard about you truc?" Mir. Hawkins was asked.
 What stories2 Have been doing anything wrong?" hc answered
 "Thc published stories that you have zee signed"
 Well ] have resigned all right am here now to say goodbye Co mn my friends as an official Of the company"
 "G suppose. then. that you can say nothing as Co the future policy Of the company in the matter or rates or fur thcr construction"
 "No. can say nothing about these mat tcrs"
 "Do you care to speak Of your future plans?"
 NAhf no lUhIf liAfA WllAA Alii NNilh Go do than you have. am here now looking around and have some private interests Co attend Co. have no Idea where | will bo or what | win do.'
 Mir Hawkins. has your resignation anything Co do with the construction of another railroad?"
 What other railroad?"
 Well the valdes. or another line Co compete with the White Pass"
 No. don't know about any other road and have nothing particular in view"
 Mir. Hawkins came Co this northern country from the mountains of Colorado. In tho deep gorges of the Rockies and in the mountains and tunnels hc learned tho art of railway construction In its most intricate phases. IIc knows what it is Co bridge % canyon so deep that crow would be afraid Co fly across, and to chisc out a place for track on Che side of a mountain so deep that a spider would walk around it Such places are common enough on Che scenic rout" of the w. P. & r.. and they are In evidence by the hundreds in the Centennial State.
 Mir Hawkins has made. a host of friends during the term of hiH official connection with the line Ilc is a gentle man. anablc In manner. young and bright His home was In Denver for many years He now lives in Seattle. Mir Hawkins will remain In Dawson for several days before returning Go the coast.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28
THE TOWNSHIP CASE
Mattor Is Now Up to tho Secretary
 of tho Interior

As given in the Alaskan three days ago. the townsltc ease is now up to the sec retary Of the interior for his decision. J. Bernard Moore returned from Juneau on the Flosie and Judge Vim arrived on the Humboldt
 Both gentlemen verified the statements made in the Alaskan that the case was now settled as far as the citizens and the Moorcs werc concerned.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28
Mr,. sw Cling Receive. Divorce

,.rl was brought north on thc stco- u l11uon last night from Seattle that ,is Flthctinc E. Sw1ddlinr wife of John swuJIlug. had obtained o legal separation From her husband in Seattle lst Suturd1y Swaddling is wcll-known n skaeyav. where he was for long time
 ...ct ac-nt and operator ot the local of- i.,at tl, White Pass & Yukon. lIe went .outh Go Seattle several months ago.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28
Talo. Ont Much Wealth

On Che Humboldt last night was a man
 and his wife who have been inside for two years. and during that time have made enough to live independently for Che rest of their lives. Tho two arc Char lcs Lamb and wife They now have N5o.- oo0. which was shipped on thc Humboldt in c1re of Che Alaska Pacific Express Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28
HATING HERE

The steamer Hating arrived this morn ing at o'clock. She had 55 passengers ao0 head or sheep for x. P. Shaw and eo tons of general freight
 Gov Ross and his two children were on board. also Roy Nosbit. who is taking in a theatrical company
 The Hating sails tonight. Nearly all of her berths are already taken.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28
L.l.ls M.l on Farallon

CoHnair t1 expectations. thc Farallon bro ig. ( ,cy mUe mlil The Topeka was to l,a.c suuJ5y night when thc Faml- lon left Sunday noon. and Che former was expected Co get here first As conse- qucncc the Topeka has three days mail aboard
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28
Dautriok Arrives In Town

A. g. Dautrlck who came north as far as Juneau on thc last trip of Che City of Seattle as special agent for the Pacific Coast Steamship Co.,. arrived from there last night on the Farallon. He win bc here for several days
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28
HE SKIPS FROM DAWSON
His Indebtedness Amounts to Ten Thousand Dollars He
 Owned Rich Claim. Lost All Gambling

DAWSON. Sept 27.-The second case of a debtor skipping from Dawson dur Ing tho past two weeks has been reported. The first one was Daniels who cmbcz- zled S25.OO0 from Crls Bauach & Co., To- day the police were notified that Roy R.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28

Belle of Lexington Whlskey- eight years old-iust out of government bond and Three Crown Diamond Malt Whis- kcy-strlctly purc-ot thc Seattle Saloon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28

Bosworth & Aggers, wholesale dealers. Fourth avenue, between Broadway and State streets, received by last boat choice poultry. butter, eggs and vege- tables.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28
FIosio Takes Load

Steamer Flosic arrived from Juneau yes terday noon and sailed last night with a goodly number Of passengers for Halnes. Berner's Bay. Juneau and Doug. las.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28

Just received Q largo stock of winter millinery which win he sold at reduced prlcos. Fifc-Alaska Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28

You can't help finding something you want at the prices we are quoting this week Chenev's Boston Store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28
KOYUKUK PROVES RICHER THAN KLONDIKE

DAWSON. Sept 25.-Rcports are con- stantly pouring Into Dawson from Che Koyukuk An state that Che country is good and none seem to have anything dls- couraglng Co say about Che district.
 John Hewitt arrived here today and rc- ports much work being done and miners
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28

Sixth avenue. skagway, is remaining a close second with Sixth avenue. New York. if you arc to judge by the beouti- ful window display ot B. M Behrends'. tf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28

Sweaters. ncrliglc shirts. an colors and sizes at way down prices.
 Chcncys Boston Store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-28

Fine clothing n fair price is sure pre- vcntatlvc Of n dull day In our store Clayson & Co.