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The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-02-27
Richard Cathcart's
Protective Policy&
By nj. l.. RAYNS.

TLUM, GUNNER, glummest, Rich
II ard Cathcart sat in his CLUB
parlor envied of all his friends, but
with a great grudge against the
whole world because the eSpeclal
preference of one little woman was
denied him. Satiated with the favors
of fortune, he had possibly taken too
much for granted, he was much
chagrined when he was refused the
second time. and the finality of his
rejection appeared absolute. If he
could have seen himself he would
have laughed at the picture OF de-
lection he made. Laugh? he felt
more like crying, but men are de-
MED the selfish luxury of tears.
Mr.. Carthart was in love with a
widow. She had not used any arts
to attract him and was dismayed at
the violence of his professionalism
Mrs. Katharine Archer had decided
never to marry again. Why should
she? She had been widow for five
wears and had found life sweet. With
money enough to live as she pleased,
its investments safely guaranteed
by the will Of her late husband, why
should she tie herself down to the
dull routine of domestic life with an
other man? She had been a wire long
enough to be tired of clinging. She
wanted to be free to do exactly as
she pleased. These were the objec-
tions she urged against Mr.. Cath
carts suit-wlIy she remained uncOn-
vinced by his lover-like eloquence.
"Were you so happy in your first
marriage that you dare not venture
aGain?'' he boldly asked.
Il was reasonably happy with Mr..
Archer" replied the widow, with a
little sigh.
Then marry me and let me make
YOU unrea easonably happy" said the in
fatuated lover with fond insistence.
But Mrs. Archer shook her we'll
poised head.
"To-morrow | am going to New
York. she replied. Il want to go
alone everywhere, stop at hotel
like a clubwoman, have no one to
dictate to me, not. even a maid. L
am leaving mine at home. l shall not
ioin the bohemians nor become outre
in anything, neither viii [ be obliged
to wait the pleasure of some man
on all occasions. Other women travel
alone-why should not II"
Because you are not like other
women" rejoined Richard Cathcart,
with diplomacy. ''Oh, my dar-dear
Mrs. Archer, you need a strong arm
to protect you from the rude jost
ling of the world, which is very cruel
to the helpless and unprotected"
Mrs. Archer smiled demurely, look
ing bewilderingly charming, and al
though Richard received his congo
the second time, he could not but
acknowledge to himself that some
deliverer would always be at hand
were Katharine Archer in peril. Nor
did he believe that she would ever,
under any circumstances, lose her
feminine wits, which were double
edged. Discreet to the verge of
prudery, he would have wagered his
head against the possibility of a mis-
take on her part. He believed that
she was absolutely capable of taking
care of herself but regretted any
possibility of such an extremity COM
ing to pass. He knew the many pit
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-02-27
Unc1e, sam,s Fisheries.

According to the last report of the
United States fish commission, Uncle
Sam spent $175.OOO in one year in
propagating fish for the benefit of
the fisheries of various kinds. The
fish and eggs distributed in year
number more than 1000, 0,00O, ,o00.-
Cleveland Leader.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-02-27
His Sad story.

Cleanliness can do you no harm" :"
said the housewife.
81 don't know about dat, ma am, !" re-
turned the dusty wayfarer.
did you ever lose anything by it?
eyes, mum; was 'tattooed man in a
circus one time an when dey made me
take a bath all de figures came off an
I lest my job. Chicago Daily News.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-02-27

olow
He
and
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Indian onfederacy which he had formed
for the exter ina tion O.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-02-27

Milk should always be strained
Immediately after milking.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-09

X good line of ladies' tan and button shoes at cost. W. H. Robertson.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-09
FATS WIN
Keelar WOrsts Kellar at
 Baseball Sunday.

A photo of the fat men of the city and one of the lean men taken as they left the ball grounds Sunday afternoon would have an excellent "betore and aftertalxlng' advertisement. The lean men looked lankier and hungrier and more dejected than they have ever been known to look before. On the other hand, Keeler neversrutted more in all his young career than when he marched away at the head of his ag- gregation of well-fed, round, yictori- ous gentlemen. Captain Kellar says they cannot do it again, but the score, IT to 8, puts the burden of proof on him.
 Hugh Caswen did the box work for the lean fellows beautifully, but he went up against the best bunch of hit ters that have played ball this season in the North. Ham Johnson, pitcher for the fat fellows, played prize ball.
 Keller and Keelar took turns playing iu the right field. Each worked his graft as captain to secure the coveted position. They had a chair in the right field.
 All things considered, it was great ball.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-09

Strength and vigor come of good food. duly digested. Force" a ready to-,erve wheat and barley food, adds no burden, but sustains, nOurishes, inyor- ales.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-09
Fifty Thousand from one
 Claim.

Fifty thousand dollars worth of glist- ening, potent golden wealth was clean ed up from the sluiee boxes of No. 2s above on Bonanza yesterday by tho four lucky laymen working the claim says the Dawson News. The run that yeild- ed this sum lasted only three or four days. This is perhaps the biggest sum ever taken from the sluice boxes of any claim in the country at asingle cleanup.
 It is rported that the winter dumps on No, 2S, at the present rate, should be s2OO, ,OOO. and give to the four laymen at least s7O,OOO to s75,OO0 clear money. The claim Is owned by the N. A. T. IT. Co. which will get a good share of the mon- ey, ana perhaps will work the claim on its own account after this.
 Al one of the cleanups several weeks ago s43, 900 was taken out. Other clean ups uetted s9O, 900 and more each. Only half Of the dump is washed.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-09
WIN AGAINRICH DUMP
8Stast4
W. P. A, c. Easily Defeats
 the Soldiers.

The White Pass boys defeated the soldiers by a score of 23 Co 8 Sunday. Eleven of the s3 runs were piled up in the two first innings, and were the re- suit of several costly errors as well as good hitting. Tho soldiers never scored after the fourth inning when Gault went into She box. One of the developments Of the game was Phelps throwing. It he can keep mp the work he did Sunday, base runners will be more careful in trying Co steal second base. While the White Pass boys did not play errorleSs ball, it was quite evi- dent that progress had been made in the effort Co prepare Co hold that Kirmse cup.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-09
FLYERCOMFS.
Alaska S. S. Humboldt Ar
 rived Right on Time.

The Alaska Flyer Humboldt arrived right on time last Sunday. She blew her arrival whistle at lO:4O and then landed TOT passengers nearly an bound for the inside. The Humboldt also brought loo tons of freight, among which were several large shipments for the interior.
 The Humboldt made an especially quick run North. The weather was most agreeable all Of the way and the voyage, therefore, pleasant She left out for the South at o'clock with three passengers.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-09
LITTER LIST
UaealIsd for Ls,ters Rsmainiug In
 SksEwAy POstOfise. Janss.

New Lace Curtains at E. R. Peoples.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-09

Hundreds OfeyeS read the advertising columns of the Alaskan each day. They scan these columns closely. Business men do you want resultsy We have the proper medium. Phone l9 for the man with the rate card Co call
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-09
SAFETY

Next week on the arrival of the Cottage City will be able to rent you boxes In the Safe Deposit vault which win have installed and iu working trim by the middle Of the week.
 Keelar,
 Money King, Broadway E
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-09
JOHN L. GAGE,
 Manager.

Is your washing sauiactoryY Arc your clothes tornY Ifno OF yes, try the Skagway Hand Laundry, and you will be satisfied. 70
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-09

The best people in the city patronize the Seattle Saloon. It serves only the best of everything.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-09
SkagvAy Laundry

For first-class work try Skagway Laundry. Twenty-two years experi- ence. Telephone 80. u
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-09
Gentleman R-sOrt

The Pack Train saloon, recently rcn- ovated is the best appointed resort, strictly for gentlemen, in the North. Only the bsSt of whiskies, wines, beers and cigars served. Fair and courteous treatment Is accorded all patrons and visitors. Corner Broadway and Sixth avenue, Skagway.
 T,uNs Ht.rr
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-09

Most reasonable, far the best, New Arctic Cafe, Whitehorse, Y. T.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-09

Get prices at Royal Laundry for family work, special rates in rough lry, next Co new electric plant.
The Washington times., 1903-07-12

telling me the sharp rejoinder a fellow
attorney had made 70 a witness during
discrimination.
The scene took place in the Police
Court Il seems that very excitable
witness was on the stand. and had been
reduced 70 the lowest ebb of nervous
ness by the eross-fire of questioning.
Wei, sir said the young lawyers
colleague, tell the jury what you saw
just at this point A great deal de-
pended on the answer. for the decision
would probably be freedom or a long
Imprisonment for the prisoner II the
witness had seen two persons or one.
Why, T. said the witness, in a
shaking voice, and running his words
together, 4 saw a man at the top OF
the stairs with one eye named Wilkins
'Humph,' said the lawyer. tartIy,
What was the name OF the other
eye?'"
The Washington times., 1903-07-12

has married said one lady. evidently
OF the upper ten. You remember he
rose from the ranks. He is in the Naval
Reserve Corps. Of New York city.
"Oh. dear, yes. He was pointed cut to
me at Newport Iast summer. Who did
no marry. pray?'
"A Miss Glackens. OF Philadelphia
It seems that young Nanerton was in
debt. and pretty deeply. too. However,
the officers of his command didn't
blame him for that in the least. you
know; what they objected 10 was being
mistaken for him by the duns'
You don't mean it,
Yes; and so NaGerton married lit
tie Miss Glackens as a business IN
vestment. Her father keeps q large
market store. Makes a speciality Of
sausage and that sort Of thing, you
know
The idea!'
The Washington times., 1903-07-12

pany In this way more often than men
Il believe. The conductors know this.
too. I saw one come into the closed car
one day not 50 long ago. 1 was the only
man riding. and almost every seat was
taken by a woman. The conductor
passed up and down the aisle. but not
a single fist with ticket in IL was
extended TO him We had just left
transfer station and I know and the
conductor knew that a dozen passen-
gers had entered that car. He stood in
the center of the car and eyed those
women with a droIl twinkle in his eye.
oh. come, come. ladies' he said at
length. pay ycur fares. It's no use
your trying to beat me. I've done 1t
too often myself before was a conduc-
tor. He collected all the tickets in
the car.
Il rode home behind a rising young
lawyer the other evening. He was
The Washington times., 1903-07-12

but binding laws which govern all wharf
ratdom.
For example. they may be settling
some private difference of opinion when
a busybody attempts to stop them. The
code is stringent on this point and both
contestants must engage the intruder
and beat him off. This accomplished.
they may fall to again and have out
their own trouble. as best they are able.
To tie a knot in a sleeve is punishable
with ducking at the pleasure of the
owner OF the shirt. and let il be said
the whole force of rats present are in
duty and honor bound TO render assist
ance in catching the offender.
One rat may call another coward. and
his comrade viii only grin: he may even
become abusive and assail him with
molly coddle." baby" sister" and
kindred terms. offensive TO the tender
honor of the usual small boy. and yet
nothing may come OF IT. But the rat who
tells another he cannot swim must be
ready to prove his words on his chum's
front teeth. This is the law. and II IS
stringent. The rat who disregards il is
boycotted. and becomes at once a pariah
among his fellows. You may know that
rat has done this when you see his
comrades jeer at him. or holding their
noses betwee Ma thumb and forefnger
offer himself a piece of soap with much
expressive pantomime of disgust
Sports of the Rats.
II is great sport to watch these little
faIIOWc r1ala a spadSn~., - ~,
soundings-" One rat treads water while
another quickly dives until his shoulders
are beneath his companions feet. Then
another rat places his shoulders ui.der
number two's feet. and the three iump
The Washington times., 1903-07-12
TRAMP TO CANADA AND RETURN

Of argumentative pipes. doubtless. that
a walking trip was the very best form
Of vacation. Accordingly. on May z5.
behold them setting braveIy out for
Clifton Springs, New York They took
a delightfully."- roundabout way. going
first to the Luray Caves. As they wrote
home, they had an exciting adventure
with the "moonshiners" and revenue
officers of the the mountains.
On their way to the Springs they
crossed the mountains OF Pennsylvania.
passed through the town OF Dubois. and
reached their destination June 80. They
struck out for Canada, after a couple Of
days rest, saw the falls of the famous
river. visited the town OF Lewiston. and
after a fine days fishing returned to
Clifton Springs
They intend to pass through Balti-
more on their way home, and expect TO
arrive ia Washington next Friday. The
youngsters have done on an average
and are not tired by their fast work
There is no reason why the young
men of Washington should not initiate
this example. The spice Of adventure.
the feeling Of independence, the liberal
repayment in health, should be ample
encouragement for anyone with a heart
IN his jacket. The time may come when
the annual trip 20 Europe, TO the Ad-
irondacks, 10 the seaside will be given
over for walking tour through some
or the prettier sections of our own
country. Who knows but what a few
years from now Standard lie, the mil
lionaire, and Dusty Rhodes, the pro-
fessional pedestrian, drawn by the good
comradeship OF the road, will foot many
mile together. and wave kerchief and
tin can at the parting. of their ways.
The Washington times., 1903-07-12

suddenly downward. each pushing the
man below him. II is wonderfully hqrd.
of course, on the lowest man Of the trio
and well. indeed, is it for him if he
mas good lungs and a cool head. Often
one of these trios will reach a twenty
or thirty-foot bottom. and the last fei-
low up Will bring handful Of mud as
a trophy.
Some of the rats row about in old.
leaky skiffs. and act as referees for
swimming matches. fighting pitched bat
ties with the rats who object TO their de-
cision. Often a dissatisfied swimmer will
dive under the judges boat. and pull out
plug Then there is frantic haste of
bailing and a struggle to reach the
shore lest the boat sink. and the judges
be arrested and held responsible.
They never lack an audience Of grown
people. 1t seems as if they envied the
rats. and would give anything to be young
and inexperienced again. The greatest
pastime of the adept wharf rat is to lie
on his back. and. floating. to smoke a
cigarette down TO the butt
Knowing Little Fellows.
Ihey are knowing, these rats. with
the knowledge acquired IN striving for
oneself. They are graduated as a rrIe
into newsboys and messengers. In other
cities wharf rats. when they grow up
become ward politicians and many in
time rise to the dignity OF bosses. wear
ing white shirts with white stripes and
huge studs and scarf pins
Therefore. beware stranger how you
offer them a quarter 10 stay under water
for full minute The challenge viii be
accepted with some maidenly modesty
and expressions OF Don't spoze anybody
kin stay unner dat long, But accept ed
The Washington times., 1903-07-12
-ARNEGIE'S DESERT LABORATORY

~ OTANISTS throughout the world
n will await with impatience the
completion of the Carnegie Des-
ert Laboratory. the building Of which
was begun on June 10 Investigation Of
desert conditions and the study of the
peculiar vegetation OF the arid hills and
plains has always been an enticing one
TO botanists, but the results were
meager in proportion to the difficulties
and dangers Of such research
1t is estimated that there are upward
Of million square miles OF desert lands
in North America. These vast tracts
are neither uninhabited nor actually
barren. but residents are few and vege-
tation sparse. and both find the struggle
for existence severe.
The battle for life under desert condi-
tions is largely a history of fight for
water. and plants hoard it up with a
miser's care, while the natives use il as
sparingly as a miser uses his gold 4 na-
tive will discover water where a white
man would die for the need Of il. and
he is equally expert in forcing certain
plants 10 yield their carefully stored-up
supplies. The cacti afford perhaps the
best known examples OF the natural
reservoirs which most of the desert
plants become. All are armed against
animal attack by countless spinos.
Civilized man has long struggled 10
subdue the desert. and nowhere has he
any idea Of relinquishing the contest;
on the contrary, the fight was never
waged more earnestly nor In as many
directions as at present. BOtaniSts are
firm in the belief that a thorough knoWl-
The Washington times., 1903-07-12

IT HERE is peculiar and constant
fascination about a river, for
the sameness which makes other
things pail is never present in streams.
The rushing water. the odd whim that
there is something concealed under it.
and the rude poetry and romance of a
'longshoreman's lie combine to 'tice the
small boy. 1t is a familiar sight in al
most every city to see the wharf rats"
as the youngsters are called. who sport
about the river. splashing, diving rom
swimming matches and doing their best
to crowd two days worth OF play into
one. They usually live near the water,
these rats. and swim. in the true sense
of the phrase, like fish. They are stur-
dy little fellows, and in summer time
they all 20 barefoot. One suspender is
enough to hold their jeans. indeed the
boy who sports a whole pair is looked
upon with suspicion. Every rat wears
a charm or amulet or some kind I'm
bounded is the faith they place in these
warders off of evil and the boldest would
not venture to enter the water without
one.
The Unwritten Law of the Guild.
1t is as natural for a boy TO swim
in summer as for bird 70 fly. July and
August are the queen months OF the
whole year for the wharf rat. though
It is said he viii enter the water at
any time of the year when there is no
ice. Just as in other guilds and handi-
crafts there are a number of signs. pet
words, and great body of unwritten
The Washington times., 1903-07-12

But you haven't heard the best OF
il yet. Naffertons fathcr-in-I laws i'm
mensely proud of him. Thinks it fine
to have member OF the country's de-
tenders in the family. Americanisn
rampant. and all that. Considers that
Re has an entree into the best So
ciety- And-and he has changed tho
name OF his market from the Cash Gro
Gerry" 10 the Naval Reserve Grocery -
For goodness sake. don't laugh so loui.
Ethel; Wen be put off the car
There's a specimen. Can you beat
it? Then. too. there is a great deal OF
amusement in watching people who-as
the saying goes-'try to beat their way.
Yesterday l saw a man ride without
paying his way on the Avenue line;
when the car reached Seventh Street he
demanded a transfer, and rated the con-
ductor because he did not have II ready
quickly enough. Women cheat the com
The Washington times., 1903-07-12

a snarl and a sharp intake of breath
when they came near. The boys stood
apart, talking in little groups and
formed Pays.
The next day told the story OF his
solitary watch and the reason OF his
rage when the body OF his master was
found az the bottom OF the river. caught
In the hoops OF a big old cask that had
been rotting there for years.
Their Territory.
The wharf rats territory is all along
the river from the Arsenal grounds TO
the Three Sisters" above the Aqueduct
Bridge. A large number come from
Georgetown. where ten boys out OF ever
ten know how to swim and sail a boat
They may be found diving off old coal
schooners; Hshing from rowboats that
would be death traps for anybody bp
a wharf rat; frolicking on the rotted
wharfs: guying the college crews when
they come out with their shells: stealing
rides on tugboats and jumping of when
discovered, followed by a shower of tug
captain, profanity.
The wharf rat fourishes best along
the steamboat wharves. Here he may
be found in full glory. He is the terror
Of ship captains. and the especial pet
of the men OF the torpedo boat Rodgers.
He Is agile of limb and glib of tongue
and few men care to try to catch the
little eels OF to engage them in tourna-
ment of words from afar.
They have been known 10 stow them
selves on an outbound steamboat and
make the passage down 10 Marshall HaE
coming back by the same route. Com
modore Sutton can entertain you by the
The Washington times., 1903-07-12

opportunities for her now than ever be-
fore
There is so much business activity in
matters connected purely with the house
hold and with women and children that
women with talent for practical man
agement are in great demand. ManufaC,
turers who want 10 extend their busiress
are or. the watch for progressive. wide
awake women of an age TO be trusted
with responsibilities.
II should say that the chance for the
experienced between youth and age
woman making a livelihood these times
is superior by far 10 the opportunities
that the girls enjoy. The older woman
can do the girls work and the more
peculiarly responsible tasks as well,
whereas the girls youth and immaturity
would be against her for many Jobs.
"You will find, for instance. that the
buyers for the large department stores
in Washington are not girls of twenty
three or four. but women of thirty five
or forty And let me tell you. the posi-
tion of buyer is one of the most covet-
ed of any in the department store.
Neither would young girls be intrusted
with the duty OF managing a squad OF
chambermaids. and of taking them back
and forth from the winter TO the sum-
mer resort as the managing housekee7,
er does.
Even tho average school teacher and
stenographer are refused a position "A
they look over-young. You will find
that the less captivating sister is put
forward 10 positions Of trust much
quicker than her sister who has more
charms but fewer business qualilca-
tions.''
The Washington times., 1903-07-12

tragedy. history. poetry. philosophy.
and social science. feel sure that
every one Of them sits on the bench Of
this great free school every day. and
diligently studies the constantly chang
ing text books open for them all day
long
But the street car. after all. is only
course IN the great school of the
street, which graduates so many stu
dents every day. II numbers among
its alumni Dickens and Balzac and Ste
vensOn and "Dick'' Davis, as the story
tellers; Sir Humphrey Dayy among
scientists: God knows how many men
OF affairs. and even sends a representa-
tive to parliament in the person Of
John Burns.
The other day l was riding in
street car when l heard a delicious bit
of gossip.
understand Lieutenant NaTerton