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The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-21
New Map of Alaska.

A new map of Alaska, in many respects superior to any heretofore published, has just been issued by the geological survey. It is very large, being printed on a scale of 40 miles to the inch, and is the first contour map of the territory yet made. The relief is shown by contour lines representing vertical intervals of 900 feet, In the con struction of this map, which was prepared by E. c. Barnard, top ographer, all available information was used. The maps of the coast and geodetic survey, covering south eastern Alaska and the coast, were extensively utilized. Within the coast line the map is based princi- pally on surveys and reconnois- sance maps made by the geological survey. Other sources of informa- tiOn were maps of the army, the navy, the revenue marine service, and the British government. After all the authoritative data had been used there still remained large areas where the topographic feat ures had to he based upon such general information as could be obtained.
 The map will be printed in colors, the streams, lakes and glaciers be- ing shown in blue, the cultural features in black, and the contour lines in brown.
 The characteristic features of Alaska topography are well shown by the map. At q glance one sees the deep, river-like fioras in the southeastern part; the bold, almost precipitous, front presented to the North Pacific ocean by the St. Elias range; the deep interior valleys, scarcely more than 1, 900 feet above the sea; the Alaskan range, with its eliminating peak, Mount Me- kinley, twenty thousand feet in al- titude; the great valley of the Yu- kon, with it's tundras sloping to Be- ring sea; the Endicott range. divid- ing the Yukon valley from the tun- dras sloping to the Artic ocean; and the great horn of the Aleutian islands, reaching at Attu island to the other side of the world, in longi- tude of Auckland, New Zealand, the longitude l72 degrees east, al- most the latitude, B degrees north, being about the same as that of Liverpool.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-21

ORDER OF ALASKA MoosE, Pioneer Tent No. 1. Meet in their own
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-21

Hall on Reser- vation Avenue, every Thursday evening at s o'clock. A. J. Adams, Ruling Spirit; Chas. G. Wulff, Keeper of Wa Wa.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-21
New Strike.

AFoGNAK, May D. The slOop Hattie, of this place, returned this morning from Uganuk bay, and passengers confirmed the report of a new placer discovery made in Uganuk bay.
 Two Nome miners, Somerville and Meegan, arrived from Nome last fall to pass the winter in Kodiak and do some prospecting, whenever practicable, around the island. Their industry and in- trepidity were well rewarded. They left Kodiak about the middle of December, in dory, and followed the shore, prospecting, but without success until they reached Miners point, Uganuk bay, Kodiak island, where they made six placer loca- tions in March. It is hard telling how good the claims will turn out to be, but by banning they show up pretty fair.
 Evidently Messrs. Somerville and Meegan have taken out some gold, as the sluice boxes were still up, but as they had gone to Uyak bay for supplies, it was impossible to learn how much.
 The news of the new discovery was brought here from Urganuk early in March by Mir. P., an old timer, who displayed 1! ounces oi coarse gold, which he took out from his claim there with pan in two days.
 Mir. Johnson, who left here re- gently for the new strike, is an ex- perienced placer miner, believes he can make 8 to $lO per day wash ing sand on the beach.
 The gold is derived from glacial deposits, which are in evidence in many places on the islands of Ko- diak group. Undoubtedly many more discoveries will follow, as the country is comparative little pros- pected.
 A. P. An steamer Alitak arrived here March 3lst, direct from San Francisco. and left for Chignik bay April 1st. The same company's new steamer Unimak arrived here April l7th. from San Francisco via Kodiak. having Mir. Bankowsky, superintendent of A. P. A. in Kar- luk. and his wife, on board; also Mir. Brock, the bookkeeper. and a few others. The Unimak left for Karluk April 18th.
 4. P. An will not moor their
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-21

R. Blk, Copper Center guaran- tees what? That his stock of miners and prospectors' tools and machinery will hold out another season.
 Wellington coal for sale at office of the P. P. X N. Co.
 Leave your property for rent or sale with Mikesell.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-21

J. II. Fielding,
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-21
CHURCHES SOCIETIES ETC.

ENDEAvoR Cove. CHuRcH-Cor. Glacier Avenue and Hobart Street. Rev. D. w. Cram, Pastor. Services every Sunday at 1O:3O d. m. and 8 P. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. Christian En- deavor Society meets Sunday even- ing at o'clock. Melvin Dempsey, President.
 CHURCH OF THE EpIpHANY-Cor. Glacier Avenue and Hobart Street. Services on Sunday at IT a. m. and s p. m. Rev. F. <. Tay- Tor, Rector.
 ORDER OF ALASKA MoosE, Pioneer Tent No. 1. Meet in their own .NN, Hall on Reser- .ESH N . vation Avenue,
 &StDZ every Thursday
 S0@ evening at s
 N o'clock. A. J.
 @E9 Adams, Ruling
 sV Spirit; Chas. G.
 Wulff, Keeper
 of Wa Wa. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs CLUB-W. A. Rystrom, Pres, w. F.. Bouschor. Sec. Meets lst and 3d Monday of each month in club rooms over Shaw & Williams.
 "A VALDEZ MASONIC CLUB NY Meets every Wednesday ev- ]" ening at rooms over Shaw & Williams, at 8 o'clock. J. w. Leedy pres. John Lyons. sec. BROTHERHOoD OF ALASKA PIONEERS. l.. Berg, Chief, Arthur Rohgal, Secretary.
 Headquarters, Afognak, Alaska. VALDEZ ODD FELLOw's
 S CLuB-Meets every
 Friday evening in club rooms. A. R. Heilig, Pres; P. s. Hunt, Sec'y.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-10-21
To Cook Beefsteak.

All beefsteaks and chops should be
handled without having a fork stuck
into them. Punctures allow the Juice
to escape. Beefsteaks and chops
should be dipped for a moment into
boiling water just before being
cooked. This contracts and closes the
surface, enabling it to retain juices.
Beefsteaks for the family should be
cut one and a quarter inccies at one
edge and taper in thickness to half an
inch at the other. This, when cooked,
enables the carver to serve rare, med.
ium or well done portions, as desired.
The round of tender beef cuts well fiay-
ored steaks; it is much cheaper than
the loin and il properly cut and cooked
Is equally good. Before dipping in
scaldlng water make several through
and through incisions three inches
long at regular intervals. In these in
sert thick slices of kidney fat or suet.
Dip and broil over wood Goals il pos
sible; II these cannot be had heat a
frying pan very hot and butter 1t, place
the steak in it, cover and cook quick
ly over a hot fire.-The Delineator.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-10-21
A Home Truck.

A household convenience worth
many times It's cost in saving carpets
and floors and avoiding rasped door
castings and bruised fingers, is lit
tie truck for moving heavy stoves,
bureaus, etc. Probably the cheapest
form is one with four heavy swivel
casters for wheels; all the rest can
be built at home. The size and strength
Of the platform will depend upon the
use to which 1t is to be put. A con-
venlent size is 2x2 12 feet. The pla:-
form should be at least l 1-2 inch
thick, sound spruce or hemlock being
preferable to oak or other hard and
slippery wood. About three inches
from each end spike or bolt cross
pieces of 3x3 joist. In these set the
casters, dividing the space evenly. Get
heavy and easily working casters and
oil the bearers before using so that
turns may be made readily. Some pre-
fer a truck built like miniature low
down wagon, drawn by a handle at
tached to the front axle, which turns
on a circle" BY looking over the
pile Of old iron or cast-off farm ma
chinery a set of wheels and axles may
be found that with a little tinkerlng
will make suitable running gear for
one Of these little wagons.-Chicago
lnter-Ocean.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-10-21
Chicken and Cat.

A young cat and a chicken are in
separable companions at the home of
Mrs. Mary Dausherty. Their friend
snip began when the chicken began
'peeping" about the yard, soon after
1t saw the light OF day In its wander
ing the chick made the acquaintance
OF an old house cat, and when the kit
ten came into existence a short time
later the little chick, so it seemed, had
a case of love at, first sight, and at
once began to show its affection for
the kitten.
This state OF affairs has continued
from that time to the present, the at
tachment appearing to be strength.
ened as the days have passed. Always
together, when by some chance they
are separated each seems to be down
cast and sorrowful until they are re-
united. The two friends eat out of
the same dish and the chicken is not
averse to taking q piece of food from
the mouth of the cat, should the NOR.
sci prove especially tempting. This
the cat does not object to.
Chicken and cat bunk together, and
oftentimes the chicken has been seen
to caress the cat with its bill as q
mark of its affection. The unusual
friendship has been the cause of a
great deal of interest among friends
OF Mrs. Observation-Disclosures Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-10-21
Housecleanlna Hints.

If linoleum is losing its freshness,
It may be restored and made to last
twice as long. Melt a little ordinary
glue in a pint Of water. At night have
the linoleum clean and dry, go over
IL with a flannel cloth dipped in the
glue water, and by morning 1t will
have a fine, hard gloss. For dusting
ceilings, walls, ETC., use cotton flannel
bags with two very full ruffles on the
sides and end, to cover the broom.
These are also very useful on hard
wood and painted floors. An excel
lent furniture polish is made of equal
parts of raw linseed oil and gasolene.
Cold tea, without soap, is good to
remove stains from vanished wood.
Soiled places on wall paper may be
removed by applying paste made of
pipe clay and cold water.-Woman's
Home Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-10-21
Webster,s Opinion Of Himself.

A lady of one Of the old families liv-
ing near Boston related to a writer the
other day an anecdote of Daniel Web
ster which has never been in print be-
fore. This lady happened to be one Of
a few friends who went with Mr.. Web
ster to the hall where hung on exhibit
ton, previous to its final location in
Faneuil hall, Mr.. Healy's now famous
painting representing Webster making
his reply to Hayne. "Mr. Webster"
said the lady, was very feeble and
was led in by the artist. Ascending
the platform which commanded Wow
of The picture Webster looked at it for
some minutes, making some pleasant
observations to his friends respecting
the different senators and the various
points OF interest on the canvas. This
portrait and that were spoken of, and
even the pages recognized. Finally,
turning 10 so, Mr.. Webster quietly re-
marked: And as for that man stand
ing there in the centre, well, I've seen
better looking men in my day than
he'"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-10-21
Violin Improvement.

From time to time attempts have
been made to improve the volume and
tone of violin and other stringed in
struments by inserting in the interior
Of the sound-boiy some auxiliary vi
brating device. One of the latest de-
vices perfected for this purpose con-
sists of hollow sounding post, which
carries a number Of hollow radiating
fingers. The inventor Of this device
claims that it increases the volume OF
the tone of the violin, renders the vio-
lin more responsive to the bow, makes
the tone of the instrument louder and
Of greater carrying power, particularly
As to the heavier strings, without in
any way destroying the characteristic
pure violin tone. The device may be
applied through the II" holes In the
case without disnantling the instru-
ment, so that there is no risk of de-
stroying a fine specimen in the hope
Of improving or modifying its tone or
volume. The tone modifier is made OF
resilient wood, such as spruce or
maple, relatively thin, of uniform thick
ness throughout. Normally it is placed
slightly In the rear of the bridge and
In the vicinity of the vertical plane of
the I'd" string. The scientific basis Of
the action of the device is not clear,
but, nevertheless, the hollow or tubu-
lar members impart the Instruments
vibrations TO the columns of air with
In them, thus augmenting the volume
Of sound.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-10-21
snshes VIII he Popular.

Sashes will evidently be favorite ac-
compartments of the seasons evening
gowns. so many and so beautiful are
the recently imported ribbons in six
inch and wider widths. These are
printed in variety of exquisite de-
signs OF flowers and leaves. and the
colorings are of jewel-like beauty. A
sash of heavy white satin ribbon has
n narrow edge Of black velvet, and an
all-over design of vine leaves In several
tones Of gray velvet, shading from the
most delicate pearl to stone color. The
same ribbon is shown in green tones
on white satin foundation. A black
taffeta sash has n design Of shadowy
gray ostrich plumes overlaid with pink
roses. Holly berries and leaves In
their natural colors on cream colored
silk furnish gay effect. In general,
however, pastel and opal tones are pre-
ferred.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-10-21
Launching a Big Ship.

The launch OF a vessel is primarily
matter of mathematics. In a ship of
immense size, writes Franklin Mat
thews in Outing, 1t calls for a vast
amount of calculation before the first
step is taken in the actual work. In
the first place. tho specific gravity
of the vessel must be figured out so
as to allow for the various strains to
which the hull Is subjected on its
slanting journey into the water with
its sudden plunge, as the bow drops
from the ways. An enormous amount
of data must be collected to fix this
centre of gravity. The weight of all
the material that has gone into the
vessel up to the time of the launching.
the distribution of this weight, the
weight of chains and anchors, and 9TH
er material placed on board prepara-
tory to the launch, must all be con-
sidered. When the centre of gravity
Is fixed the successful shipbuilder
knows Just how to build ais launching
ways, and just where to strengthen
them. He knows then. by little
calculation. how long each part OF
the vessel will be subjected to certain
strains and how to best prepare for
them. He can figure almost to the
second how long the ship win be In
sliding into the water.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-10-21
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.

Not failure, but low aim, is crime
J. r. Lowell.
Anger is one Of the sinews Of the
soul.-Fuller
The beauty seen. is partly in him
who sees it.-Borce.
Where there is much pretension
there is much deceit.-Addison.
When man is wrong and won't ad-
NIT it, he always gets angry.-Haibur
ton.
A healthy old fellow, who Is not a
fool, is the happiest creature living.
Steele.
A brave man is sometimes desper.
ado; but bully is always a coward
Halliburton.
Suffering itself does less afflict the
senses than the anticipation of suffer.
ing.-Quintilian
Fire and sword are but slow engines
of destruction in comparison with the
babbler.-Steele.
Be calm in arguing, for fierceness
hietiNtS NAiOi a ihtAb, anu tihAh VIC
ourtesy.-Herbert.
Every base occupation makes one
sharp in its practice, and dull in every
other.-Sir p. Sidney.
People who are always occupied
with the duties of others, never have
time for their own.-Joubert.
When any calamity has been suf.
fered, the first thing to be remembered
is, how much has been escaped.-John'
son.
People who live only to amuse them
selves, work harder at the task than
most people do in earning their daily
bread.-H. More.
Every man is his own ancestor, and
every man is his own heir. He de-
vises his own future, and he inherits
his own past.-H. F. Hedge.
There is q maxim of unfailing truth
that nobody ever prizes into another
mans concerns but with design to do
or to be able to do him some mischief
South.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-10-21
A Pleasant Game.

The game called "The Fruit Basket"
may be played either with chairs or
benches, IL chairs are not convenient.
Arrange an even number, say fourteen,
chairs in two parallel lines, seven in
a line. Fourteen girls are seated in
these chairs, and the fifteenth odd one
stands between the rows, carrying a
covered basket. She walks up and
down swinging 1t. Sne stops sudden
ly before the first girls and says:
"I've been in the garden this morn
ing. gathering currants." AS she says
the name Of the fruit, the first girl
must cry:
"Currants, currants, currants!" be-
fore the odd girl says 1t again, and
this is repeated down the lines, chang
ing the name of the fruit each time.
At the first failure, every one jumps
up and changes her seat, and in the
confusion, the odd girl must try to get
a scat, there being one Of course, al
ways left to take her place, and so it
goes on.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-10-21
Exceedingly Effective Costume.


Combinations of tucks and shirring
are notable in many of the latest gowns
and waists and are exceedingly effec-
tive I'm the fashionable soft materials.
The very smart May Manton waist IL
lustrated in the two-column picture Is
shown in white crepe de chine with
yokes and trimming of Venetian lace,
but is suited to washable fabrics as
well as to silks and woods, and to the
odd waist as well as the entire gown.
The waist consists of the fitted lining,
with fronts and back OF the waist
proper. The lining Is faced TO form
the yoke and the waist Is shirred at
the upper edge and tucked above the
belt. 1t is gathered at the waist line
and is slightly full over the belt. The
closing is effected invisibly at the CEN
tre back. The sleeves are shirred at
the shoulders. where they form contin-
uous lines with the waist, so giving the
desired broad effect, and the fulness is
gathered to form soft full puifs at the
wrists.
The quantity of material required for
the medium size Is FIVE and three
fourth yards twenty-one inches wide,
four yards twenty-seven inches wide,
three and One-half yards thirty-two
inches wide. or two and seven-elghth
yards forty-four inches wide, with
seven-eighth yards of all-over lace and
two and one-eighth yards of applique
to make as illustrated.
Skirts made with deep graduated
fiounces that are arranged In shirring
at the upper edge are notable among
advance models and will be greatly
worn in all the thin and pliable mate
rials which are so fashionable. includ-
ing silk, wool, linen and cotton. The
very graceful May Manton model Illus
trated in the large drawing includes
wide tucks at the lower edge OF the
hounce and is shirred over heavy cords.
The material Of which the original is
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-10-21

Of autumn styles and give just the long
slender lines demanded by fashion.
This one, designed by May Manton,
Is made of black satin faced cloth
with trimming of Oriental embroidery,
in dull colors edged with black velvet,
but the design suits all cloak and suit
ing materials. The sleeves are special
ly noteworthy and smart. and, in ad'
dition to being among the latest shown.
are ideally comfortable.
The coat is made with blouse por-
ton, that is fitted by means of shoul-
der and underarm seams, and the
tunic which is Joined to the blouse be-
meath the belt. Both portions are
tucked and stitched with corticelli silk.
The sleeves are made in two parts, the
under portions being exceptionally
wide and pleated to form the full
puffs.
The quantity Of material required for
the medium size is five yards twenty
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-10-21

morning jacket includes one of exceed
ingly graceful shape and is to be COM
mended both from the standpoint of
style and comfort. AS shown It is
made of blue challle, figured with
black, and is trimmed with frills Of
lace beading, threaded with ribbon
and fancy stitches executed in black
corticelli silk; but the design is n sim
pie one and can be utilized for wash
able fabrics as we'll as for the pretty
woods and simple silks that are in
vogue for garments of the sort.
The jacket consists of fronts, backs
and side backs. and is finished at the
neck with the wide cape collar. The
sleeves are in bishop style and are
gathered into straight cuffs at the
wrists.
The quantity of material required for
the medium size is three yards twenty
seven inches wide. two and three-quar-
ters yards thirty-two inches wide or
two yards forty-four inches wide with
four and one-hali yards Of lace three
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-10-21
A Collection Of Spades.

The spades used by the king and
members of the royal family of Eng
land on occasions when commemora
tive trees have been planted are pre-
served at the royal gardens at Frog
more. Many of taem are of silver.
There are the full-sized spades used
by the king and the Prince of Wales
and miniature spades used by the
princes and princesses. The whole
are now to be ranged in glass case
with the date of the occasion ON which
each was used. The number of trees
planted in commemorative of the
coronation has muck increased the col
lection.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-10-21
Black ART.

A funny trick, while not new, is very
amusing IL deftly performed.
Two of the players must know the
game. One sits in a chair and the
other stands behind him. The COM
pany Is asked to write a word or q
quotation or question on q slip Of pa
per previously given to each one. When
this is done, all the slips are collected
by the player who stands behind the
chair.
Now, before the game begins, this
player has written and given to the
one in the chair, a quotation which the
one in the chair holds hidden in his
hand.
The player behind the chair then
takes a slip he has just collected, and
presses 1t against the forehead of play
er No. 2. After an apparent effort, he
calls off the quotation that player No.
1 had already given him, and which
he has hastily read.
"Who wrote that?" asks No. 2. And
then No. !, who in the sight OF all pre-
tended to write a paper at the time
they all did, says, 81 did" and hands
the paper pressed against the forehead
to No. 2. But you will see the paper
held against the forehead was really
written by one Of the circle, SO No. 2
has one paper ahead each time which
he reads, and then asks: "Who wrote
that?"
II this is deftly done, It puzzles .
company for long time.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-10-21
Rats In the Sun.

II used to be thought that the bat
was active only by night and sleeps
pretty well all winter. No doubt the
animal loves darkness and is more at
home in it, but If the weather be warm
enough it will venture into daylight
even in the cold months of the year.
Toward evening, when the light is be-
ginning to fail, 1t is common enough
to see them flying about in summer.
They can hardly be mistaken for birds.
for their fight is neither so graceful
nor so rapid.