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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15
SUBSCRIPTION: $500 PER YEAR.
Saturday, March Is, 1902
Fifth District Levee Board.

Regular meetings second Wednesdays
III January, April July, and October, at
Delta. La.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25
HEROINE OF PHOTOGRAPHY.

The First wo,nan Who Ever Sat for
Sun Picture.
The death last Tuesday morning at
Hastings-On-the-Hu of Miss Anna
Catherine Draper, the first woman who
ever sat for her photograph brings
forcibly to mind the fact that the art
of photography has been developed
from Daguerre's crude invention to its
present perfection within the compass
of a single lifetime.
In 1889, when Daguerre's discovery
was first announced, the famous scien-
fist, DIR. John w. Draper, then a mem
Der of the faculty of the University of
New York, was pursuing his researches
in the chemical phenomena of light
whose results are among his most val
liable contributions to science Da-
queries announcement interested DIR.
Draper greatly, and he at once made it
the subject of special study. He was
the first person in the world to utilize
Daguerre's process in the portraiture
of human beings. His sister was the
sitter for the first Photographic por-
trait from life, taken sixty-two years
ago, on the roof of the old university
building, Theodore Winthrop's Chrysa-
lis college, if tradition is trustworthy.
As the length of the exposure was
six minutes, during which Miss Draper
had to sit absolutely motionless in the
full glare of the sun. with her face
thickly covered with white metallic
powder, her services to science in
yolved sufficient of personal incon-
venience and discomfort to give her a
claim to be entitled the heroine of pho
Biography, and to be held in honor by
the countless thousands to whom the
art of photography, with all its cog
nate and related arts, is now a source
of pleasure, of education, of culture,
of livelihood of wealth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25
RuErEs AND DIAMONDS.
The Former Are Becoming More Rare
and Cost More Than Latter.

The Former Are Becoming More Rare
and Cost More Than Latter
All the world loves a ruby-os
sthould; and all who know their fascin-
alton will welcome some facts concern
ing them which have been given cur
rency by a Paris technical journal, LIE
Diamant, which are of timely interest,
in view of the Increasing popularity OF
these gems and their recent material
advance in price.
There are three varieties-oriental,
Siarrese and the spinel. The first Is
the most beautiful of all colored gems.
They are becoming more and more
rare and, weight for weight, are valued
ten to twenty fold the price of dia-
monds. The best come from Ceylon.
INDIA and China.
The Siamese rubies are very dark
red. the spinel is less richly colored-
The largest ruby known is one of the
crown jewels of Russia. The shah Of
Persia has a ruby of It's carats. Gus
tavus Adolphus of Sweden had one of
the size of a small egg and of perfect
water, which was presented to the
czarina of Russia in 1877. 1871 France
had in its crown jewels. eighty-cne
oriental rubies.
just now commanding prices higher
than they would be valued at by ex-
perts, which is always the case with
stones which become fashionable, and
It is safe rule that those who buy
stones of this class should exercise the
same care they would or shou & in pur-
chasing diamonds. The demand has
called out a large number of second
and third class rubies from their hid
ing places, and in new mountings they
are masquerading as jewels of great
price.
The ruby is skillfully initiated, says
the New York Times, and not a few
are worn which are only of the grade
of paste diamonds without a suspicion
on the part of their owners that they
are not what they are assumed to be.
No bargains in desirable rubies are to
be had in the markets of Europe or
America. Those worth buying for in
vestment are snapped up on sight by
the gem sharps, and the person who
purchases from them will IN every in
stance pay their value.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25
AT SASKATCHEWAN, WESTERN
CANADA.

Michigan Farmer Visits Saskatoon
and Is Wei Pleased
Mr.. s. K Lent was a delegate sent
from the farmers of Allegan County,
Michigan, to Western Canada to re-
port on the prospects for successful
settlement His report is as follows:
l went from Winnipeg to Edmonton.
thence east one hundred miles by
wagon 1 found the country in that
vicinity a rich, black loan, varying
from IL inches to. 3 feet deep; the
crops are simply something enormous;
wheat and oats by actual measure
ment often standing five feet in height
l have been a farmer for forty years,
and consider myself a fair Judge of
the yield of grain, and 1 saw wheat
that would yield so bushels per acre,
and oats that would yield 100 bushels
per acre; not one alone. but a good
many. AS for root crops and garden
truck, in no country have I ever seen
their equal for all kinds except corn
and tomatoes; the nights being too cool
for these to ripen well. AS a stock
country it has no equal East of Ed
monitor, on the head waters of the
Vermillion River, saw hay meadows
containing from 10 to 100 acres, the
grass standing feet high, and would
often cut to tons to the acre.
From Edmonton I passed through
some fine locations, namely, Weta-
skiwin, Lacombe and other points.
From Mcleod 1 went to Regina,
thence to Prince Albert PAT miles
north of the main line. For the first
fifty miles is fine farming country, but
the next hundred miles is more of a
stock country. Then at Saskatoon,
Rosthern an6 Duck Lake I found some
very fine farming country, SO good
that 1 found party of Americans
from Minnesota buying land for them
selves-one party buying II sections,
and the other 20 sections of land for
themselves, which they proposed to
improve at once
/ have Travelled over twenty-three
different States and Territories in our
Union, and never in my life time have
1 ever seen such magnificent crops and
especially as fine a stock country.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25
That Wa. the Dinereno,.

Eyes, that is where he made a mis-
take said Mclean. referring to the
latest act of stupidity on the part of
.dcFarlane. Il don't cali such an ac-
ton as that a mistake" replied old
Cormack dictatorially; 81 call it a
blunder." well, it's all the same
thing" returned Mclean. Ma. you're
wrong there" was -Cormack's reply;
there's a good deal of difference be-
tween a blunder and a mistake" st
should like to know what it is" an
swered Mclean skeptically. We'll,
suppose you went to call on some
friend, put an old umbrella into the
stand. and took away new one when
you left, that would be mistake; but
suppose you put down a new one and
brought away an old one. that would
be bIunder, dye see?" Mclean ad-
mitted that there was difference after
all.-From Tit-Bits.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25
SOME THINGS ALL SHOULD KNOW.

Texas is as large as all New Eng
land The coast country has a-delight-
full climate and plenty of rain The
constant gulf breeze prevents dead
calm heat and makes it necessary to
sleep under blanket all the year
round; also cures catarrh and pull
monary troubles. Greatest rice, cot
ton. vegetable and fruit country on
earth
Think Of growing cabbages, cauli-
flower and ruttabagas in winter!
Roses bloom constantly. Jessemines
bloom spring and fall. Strawberries
from December to June, dewberries
in May, melons and blackberries in
June, figs from June till Christmas
What more do you want?
Cheap land; healthful climate.
Stock Craze all the year on prairie.
Good water and cheap fuel
If you would know more, send
stamp for illustrated circular to Mrs.
S. A. Northrop, Jessemine Villa, AL
dine, Harris county, Texas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

The Mikado of Japan is a man of
much energy and endurance, and is
constantly smoking cigarettes He is
fond of outdoor sports and has warm
ly encourage the Introduction of foot
ball into Japan He is a hunter and
fisherman of no mean reputation and
is a good shot with rifie- His devo-
ton to lawn tennis is marked and he
is clever as a wielder of the racket.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25
Mother Gray.s swces fowaers for Chlldre1

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York. Cure
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over 80 200 testimonials.
At all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Ad-
dress Alien s. OIin.te1 LEROY, n. Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25
A pueblo Indian Book.

The Santa Fee has in preparation
book on the Indians along its lines
The material is being gathered and
arranged by an expert ethnologist, and
although the primary object of the
publication is to advertise the wonders
and interesting features of the South
west the book is expected to have a
definite scientific value and great care
is being given to the accuracy of the
subject-matter and illustrations.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25
INSIST ON GETTINa TT.

Some grocers say they don't keep De-
fiance Starch This is because they have
stock on hand of other brands contain
ing only II OF. in package. which they
won't be able to sell first, because De-
fance contains 16 OF. for the same money.
Do you want 16 OF. instead of II
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF ~
Q cough cure--J. w. OBRIEN, 322 Third Ave
n. Minneapolis Mimi. Jan 6. 1900
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES arc
easier touse and color more goods brigh-
ter and faster colors than any other dye
Sold by druggists, 1Oc. per package.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

In Japan some ore thousand hands
are employed in q spinning mill of TO-
300 spindles. whereas in America about
two hundred are sufficient in factory
Of similar capacity
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

No family. shop. ship. camp or per.
son should be without Wizard Oil TO,
every painful accident or emergency
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

1t is wise woman that lets her
servants have their own way.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

What has become of the old fash
toned man who had his picture taken
in lodge regalia?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

To Cure a Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Brono Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

Even the kleptomaniac doesn't lik
to take an insult.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

There is evidently electricity in a
corn field, because it produces shocks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

1t sometimes happens that when a
man fails in doing anything else well.
he marries WELL
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

Being a crank depends good dea
on who turns the handle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

MIRO. vyinslow-s Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng softens the gums, reduces IN
eammaton. aays pain. cures wind collie Csc bottle
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

Peace of mind is often the result of
not knowing any better.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

A lawyers brief may be pretty Ion
winded.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

AS an adjunct to Christmas Dime
the turkey is a bird.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

Slow but sure doesn't apply to &
clock.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

can be obtained only by using Defiance
Starch besides getting more for
same money-no cooking required.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

Another thing that makes a man mad
is to be asked what time it is in the
dark.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

At times, all of US insist on being
miserable.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

WHY 1T IS THE BEST
is because made by an entirely different
process. Defiance Starch is unlike any
other, better and one-third more for 10
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

DON'T FORGET
large 2-oz- package Red Cross Ball Blue only
cents The Russ Company, South Bend. Ind.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25
MORE FLExIBLE AND LASTING.

won't shake out or blow out; by using
Defiance starch you obtain better results
than possible with any other brand and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-25

Wise is the prophet who G-esn't bet
on the result of his predictions
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18
DAWSON. MAN LOOKING FOR
 TROUBLE HERE
Claims That He Located Mining Property At Skagway
 Ten Years Ago and Now Wants It

Dawscn. Feb. I7-The Daily News this afternoon prints a story to the effect that w. W. Dewitt, former Skagwavian, claims that ten years ago he staked the mining properties that are now the centre of the quartz excitement at Skagwav and he will soon leave for that place to fight for possession.
 MT. Dewitt claims to be a merchant oi Eagle City. but information from there says such Is not the case. Whether De- witt is merely going to cause the citizens of Skagway some trouble or whether he
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18

The Lynn Canal Mining and Develop ing association, fam;,iarly known as the Sklgwav Citizens Mining Committee ask that bids may be submitted to do develop ment work on the Humboldt mining claim at Skagwaw in accordance with the following specifications.
 To drift a tunnel Ax6 I-2 feet 80 feet long, to be known as section I.
 All bids must be sealed.
 The contractor Is to furnish all labor, material supplies and equipments.
 Two shifts with at least two men on each shift must be run every 24 hours.
 Work must commence two days afte'
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18
THE FLOSIE RING BELL
Mr. Caswell Wants Public to
 Know What Gong Means

Manager Caswell, of the telephone company, says the public fails to under stand that when the gong sounds in the hook and ladder house, who hear 1t should rush frantieallv to the tower and ring the bell. MT. Caswell says he has done the wI'lng for the allm gong at his own ex- pense, and would like to have the people in the vicinity of the hook and ladder house understand what Is desired when It sounds. At the last alarm Mr. Caswell had to go down and ring the bell himself, thereby losing much valuable time
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18

dtlonal district when, In hls opinion, It Is demanded. The bill was then passed.
 This was Laeey's famous bill, making SItka the location of the land office.
 Attorney General Knox gave prellmln- ary hearing In the case of Judge Moves of the U s. Court for Nome district. He will soon advise the president as to whether Judge Moves has been guilty of such offenses while judge In Alaska as to render his. future service undesirable, and If 80, whether the offenses were of a character to warrant his removal.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18
DELICATE BILL PASSES IN
 THE HOUSE
Land Office Bill Amended. Attorney Gen.
 eral Considering Moves Removal

Washington, D. C., Feb. S.-There Is every assurance the Delegate bill illpass the house. Its fate will rest within the senate where It will have opposition. The committee reported favorablv on the bill today. There Is little opposition In the house,
 The house paragraph was stricken out and another substituted reducing the land offices and districts in Alaska to one, the location of which shall be fixed by the president, the president to establish an ad-
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18
SPECIFICATIONS AND CALL
 FOR BIDS
The Mining Committee Officially Ask That
 Sealed Bids Be Sent Its Chairman

the contract Is signed and the work must be completed within 90 days thereafter.
 Payments will be made to the contractor on the completion of every IS feet but 2S per cent of the amount for which the work by running foot will amount to will be withheld at each payment.
 When the contract Is completed a settlement In full with the contract or will be made.
 For further information apply to Cleve' land Hall, chairman of the committee.
 The Lynn Canal Mining and Developing Association. Bv J. P Pvles, Sew.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18
THREE MORE
Yesterdays Increase of the Mining Fund Was Seventy Five Dollars

Twenty-Five dollars month, for three months, was added to the mining fund yesterday, by three public spirited sub scrlbers.
 John Grashel working man of Skag- way donated $ month.
 E. ]. Shaw, the popular warfnger and coal merchant contributed SIS month.
 L. A. Harrison, the Morgan of local transfer business, $ per month.
 The committee now has at It's disposal for three months the monthly sum of s54s ani gross sum of sI,63s,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18
A Fine Line of Groceries.

Special reduction on all holiday goods. We have In stock all the latest packs of canned fruits, preserves, jams and jellies. New crop oranges and nuts. Lots of candy; cluster ralslns; best butter and eggs for the least monty, of any place In town.
 Navel oranges 2s 10 soc per doz. Mixed nuts IS to 25e per To. Fresh eggs 35e per doZ. Yakima butter 3se per ID. Jams and jellles 25 to BOG, Remember we are always we'll stocked and can supply vCur wants on short notice.
 FRANKS GROCERY,
 Cor. State and Ninth.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18
Brings But Few Passengers
 1his Trip

The mail steamer FlOsie left Juneau Sunday morning and arrived at Skagway yesterday morning. She made a number of landings coming up the canal and lowed l raft of logs from Pvramln to Hines. She leaves at 8 o'>lOek this morning. There will be but few passengers.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18
ALL LOADED J D
Three Dawson and White
 Horse Relay Stages.
White Horse, Feb. v

White Horse. Feb. v
 Robertson & Reyes Dawson relay stage line Is now equipped with six stages, run. hing up and down the river. Three of them are now on the way to Dawson with full loads. The stage that left thls morn. ing at To o'e,oek had nine passengers aboard. Another stage leaves thls morn ing with seven passengers, Its full eapae> Itv. Another stage leaves Thursday morning. There are always plenty of stages leaving White Horse to move tho travelling public as fast as they arriv'.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18
has a legitimate claim Is not known.

When the Alaskan received the above dispatch yesterday afternoon delIgent In' quirv was made but no such man as w. W. Dewitt has eyer been known here.
 H. C. Dewitt Is the old packer and he ls at present In AtIin. The man at Dawson is believed by those here to be merely seeking f notorletv and lt Is quite safe to predict that he will get It If he shows up here. but of a different kind that he de- sires.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18
LOW WAFER
Small Steamers May Be Used
 On the Yukon.

H. Darling, manager of the B. Y. N. division of the White Pass route, left yes terdav morning for Dawson. Before Mr. Darling left, he said that from advlces re- eelved while below, he look for low water In the Yukon next season. For this reason the lighter draft and small steamers of the B. Y. N. will all be put In condition, SO If needed, thev will be ready
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18
MERGER
Claims That Expressmen
 Will Form Company.

L. A. Harrison has purchased Joe Cowan's dray business, horses, wagons and contracts and yesterday was teamlng himself.
 It has also been rumored that MT. Har- rlson will soon merge into the Alaska Transfer Co. either buying out one of the present owners or forming fourth partner- ship.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18
TWO DAYS OF BOATS
Cottage City Dus Tomorrow and tho
 City of Seattle nesday.

The Cottage City Is due In port tomor- row. Following close on her heels will come the City of Seattle, which Is due Wednesday,. Both will undoubtedly have good passenger lists, many of whom are returning to Dawson.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18
Reduction iu Coal.

Wellington Extension. double screened same as Shaw's, delivered 10 any part oI the sltv for sI7 ton. Make no contract: as coal may go lower.
 Klondike Trading Company, fl Phone I6.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18
Ho For Davson!

RE. West. tn. old reliable frelghter and stage driver, will send hia next stage out for Dawson, Sunday, February 10, and one every Wednesday and Saturday th:re' after. '" -.
 Quick time and low fare guaranteed.
 Inquire Regina Hotel,
 White Horse.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18

No matter what your want may be--lf you want to buy or want 10 sell-The ad- vertising columns of the Daily Alaskan will bring the desired results,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18
Ready Tomorrow

The painters have not finished at the Royal Cate and SO the new restaurant will not be open today but wlli Dc ready for bushes. tomorrow morning at 6 o'clock
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18
Another Dy on Suit

Spanish Pete has sworn out a warrant against Ralph and W. L. Green and L. D. Kinney Tor telrlng down a building and selling the lumber.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18

If you want good work done telephone No. il9 Automatic. Key City Laundry. They take 1t away and return 1t in few hours. If
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18

If you want fresh dressed Poultry and Meat you will find large assortment just arrived at the ARCTIC MEAT co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18

Hotel Leland 8I,, md Ave. Phone , Red 37oI. Only three blocks nom depot and wharf. Rates soc 75c and St.oo. c. T. Olds, Seattle, Wash.' "s
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18
Coming

J. B. Lincoln representing Fischer Bros wholesale grocers of Seattle, will arrive In Skagway on the Cottage City.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18

Seattle Export Beer. delivered in any part of the city for ,2 per dozen quarts by B. B. Bottling Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18
old Papers For Sale.

For sale-old papers, 7se bundle at this office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18

If you want to gain entrance Into the homes of the buying class, place your ad. ertlsement In the Daily Alaskan.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18

Fet prices at Revsl Laundry for family work, special rates In rough dry, next to new electric plant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18

Fresh milk X Iream from the Skagway Pioneer Dairy at Chealander's, 5th Aye.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18
Never Fails.

A pretty girl draws attention-an adver' tiSement In the Alaskan draws trade.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18

The Principal bath rooms are open when others are frozen up. Opposite U. s. barracks.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18

We carry H. s. & M. readv-to-wear tailor-made suits. F. H. clayson & co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18

Private bath room for ladies at ths Principal Opposite U. S. barracks.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18

Readable. reliable. reSs n Oi: All the news all the time. Send iG voul ,ubscrip- ton. The Daily Alaskan. Phone 70.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-18

The Daily Alaskan's facilities for doing joS work are cneycelled.