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The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-29
AMUR IN
Canadian Liner Arrives and
 Departs.

The Amur arrived yesterday morn ing a, 1.31 o'clock with a few passen- gers and I5 tons Of freight mostly for Whiteh0rs5. and one days mail The Amur was nearly two days late in ar- irving. che delay being caused by the '0ggy and nasty weather She was at anchor for 30 hours near Port simpson.
 The Amur sailed ar 9 31 o'clock yes terday afternoon vith e6 passengers. All her frs-class accommodations were taken.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-29
ON TIME
Princess May Arrives in
 Port

Right on time, the Princess May of the Canadian Pacific arrived in port last night at lO:3O o'clock with six pas sengers, l2 tons of freight and United States mail She had Q good trip com ing north.
 The Princess May will sail out on schedule time this evening at 6 o'clock. There are quite number ol people in town waiting to go south on her
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-29

Notice is hereby given that l will not be responsible for any debts or bills contracted in my name without my written consent thereto, and that no person is authorized to act for me in any way without my authority in writ inT. CALISTE RACINE.
 Dated at Whitehorse, in the Yukon Territory, Sept. l9i 1905. 22 lmo
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-29
SKAGWAY WEATHER

For the 2+ hours preceding 6 o'clock D. -u., October 2S, 1903: Highest temperature 42 above. Lowest temperature, 36 above.
 H. D. Clark,
 U. S. Voluntary Observer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-29
NEW ONE
Meyers Telephone Again
 tl the Front

10 seems more than probable that Ssaevay will again have another te.e- phone system. I-Is rumoreo- and Che r1m0r seems Go have some foundation in fact, that a dea. is on that contem- plates che sale of che wires and poles O, the old company by Herman Meyer to a company, which it is said. is just now represented by H. C. B0ardmm. Mr.. Never Is expected t0 arrive in Skaway soon. lIr. Boarjuan is waiting here Co meet him.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-29
AGontIoman'sResort

November Butterick patterns just re- aived Ladies Bazaar.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-29
skagway Laundry

For frst-class work try Skagway Laundry. Twenty-two yeras' eXperi- ence. Telephone 80. tt.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-29

We received today our Fall and Win ter supply Of Buttrick Patterns. La- dIes' Bazaar.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-29

Most popular, best equipped, New Arctic Cafe. Whitehorse, I- T.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-29
Closing Out Ladies shoes.

Closing out sale Of Ladies and Mis- ses shoes at w. T. BobertsCn's s will con tiuue an this week A fine line of shoes cheaper than eastern prices.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-29
Good Old whisky

old Planet and old Belmont, re-im- ported, both 12 years old, at Mascot sa- loon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-29

The Pack Train saloon, recently rem ovated, is the best appointed resort strictly for gentlemen, in the North, Only the best of whiskies, wines, beers and cigars served. Fair and courteous treatment is accorded all patrons and visitors. Corner Broadway and Sixth avenue, Skagway.
 JOHN L. GAGE,
 Manager.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-29
For Rent

For Rent Cheap-Two elegant fur nished cottages. within two block, of schOOlhouse. Inquire at che oHl-W.ay Laundry l0-ll-ti
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-29

Alaskans tor sale in Haines al SewelIs drug store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-29

Our annual sale IS now on, beginning January ] and ending December 3l of each year Thisis our sixth annual sale, the prices and values during this sale are the same as before, always the best that can be had. F. Fl. ClaYson & Co
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-29

The leading barbershOp and baths. The Principal, opposite Board of Trade
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-29

Spring chicken and Eastern oysters at the Pack Train restaurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-29
ForsaIe

Fiye-r0om cottage, Fifth avenue, next co Methodist church Price $500. Inquire on premises. lo9 lmo
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-29

S1Is sI5 I5 sz5 at CTays067s-
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
Potato chowder.

Pare fine medium size potatoes: cut
them in slices one-third Of an inch
thick; then cut each slice into four
parts; cut FIVE slices Of bacon in inch
pieces; put them in hot frying pan
and fry until very brown, turning the
pieces often; slice one medium sized
oniom and fry with the bacon; put
layer OF potatoes in a saucepan, then
put on a layer of onion and bacon
salt, pepper and a little chopped pars-
lev: continue with layer Of each un-
III potatoes are all in the pan; cover
with two cupfuls OF water; cover
closely and cook until potatoes are
tender: heat two tablespoonfuls OF
butter. add to it two tablespoonfuls OF
aour: add this to the boiling chow
der then add one and one-half cup
fuls of milk; stir carefully, not &c
break the potato; add more seasoning
if necessary; serve hot.
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
ncnnt praI.c.

The old saying that praise to the
face is open disgrace" is stin firmly
believed by some people. A young
woman who was brought up by her
New England grandmother notable
and example of thrift,
says that the adnge was a household
guide in her family.
One day her grandmother went off
to pay n visit. and the ambitious grl
of sixteen scrubbed and polished. swepe
and busted until il seemed as IL there
was nothing left 70 do. Her heart beat
high with the hope OF word of com
mendation as she sat IN the kitchen
doorway waiting for her grandmothers
return.
When the old lady arrived she looked
about her with keen eyes. but there
seemed no chance for criticism until,
STOPPING down under the kitchen table
which stood near the open door, she
saw that the south wind had waited a
bit Of fun from the hen yard.
With eyes that would twinkle IN
spite Of herself she pointed an accus-
ing finger nt this evidence of careless
ness and said soberly:
Janet my dear, see there's "a
feather IN the kitchen. It's high time
came homer
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
AMERICAN AT THE HEAD
OF INSURGENT FORCE
Battle Resulted in His De
feat and Almost Annihila-
ton Of His Band

Atlanta. Ca, March A special to
the Constitution from New Orleans
says: "The steamer BrealSwater, from
Puerto Cortez. Honduras, brought
news of desperate battle between
government troops and force of in
surgents under command of Lee
Christmas, an American, which result
ed in the defeat of Christmas and the
almost complete annihilation OF his
little band.
Christmas went TO Honduras about
six years ago. lie is a close friend OF
senor Bonilla, who now claims the
presidency. He organized a force in
the interior OF Honduras and was
marching at the head of a column Of
200 men. when he fell into a trap set
"a the government forces at Mani. lie
= >ttacked by the government forces
>-sides and fierce fight fol.
IOWA >yesulted IN 60 of his men
being killed and 100 wounded Christ
mas, with 40 men, cut his way through
the lines Of the attacking force and
ESCAPED
THE government forces lost a col
onel and three non-commissioned ON
GERS. The commander OF the Break
water reported that the revolution has
completely paralyzed all business IL
Honduras"
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
prettr Cold wenther.

Two boatmen on the Ohio river were
talking about cold weather and OF a
certain severe winter. 1T was just
awful said one Of them. "At Cincin-
natl the river was froze tight, and the
thermometer went down TO 20 degrees
below Cairo"
Below whichy' asked his puzzled
companion.
Below Cairo. you blubberheadl You
see. when it freezes at Cairo It must
be pretty cold. so they say so many
degrees below Cairo"
But light was bursting in upon the
other "No. they do not" he ex-
claimed eagerly. You've got 1t all
wrong. It's so many degrees below
Nero. DO not know what Il means.
but that's what they say when It's
dreadful cold"
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
CHURCH AND CLUB MIX UP
Congregation Wanted Member of Po-
litieal Organization Sent
to Jail.

The pastor OF Plymouth Church and
twenty-five members of his flock ap-
peared before Magistrate Well last
night and charged William Ritter. Of
the Eleventh Ward Republican Club,
with larceny as bailee of eight benches.
The seats were rented several
months ago to the organization by the
trustees of the church at 81 per month.
but up TO the time of the trial last
night, no money had been realized Py
the transaction by the congregation.
After hearing the evidence. Judge
We'll dismissed the case upon the
promise Of the club paying the rent Of
the benches.
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
GENERAL W. F. SMITH
BURIED AT ARLINGTON
DR.. James A. Draper, of This
City Was One of the
Pallbearers

The body OF General William Farrar
Smith, better known as Badly" Smith,
OF Philadelphia, formers of this city,
a prominent soldier Of Ne Civil War,
who died on Saturday night, was taken
to washington. ID. c., yesterday morn
ing for interment in the National
Cemetery at Arlington. Before the fu-
neral party started South. brief SER
vices were conducted in St Stephens
Protestant Episcopal Church. Philadel-
phia, by the Rev. Ellwood Worcester
and the Rev. Walter Isowrie, after
which the body of the gallant soldier
lay I'M state for several hours. "A num-
Der Of distinguished army and naval
officers attended the services. The
l-bearers were General Isaac Wistar,
DR.. S. Weir Mitchell. Admiral Charles
70. Clark, Colonel r.. f. CullInan, Colo
ndl II. j. Cril1y. Colonel J.. e Flem-
ming. DR.. James A. Draper, or this
city, and Philip Schuyler. As a mark
of respect to the dead soldier the Wan
Department has ordered two troops OF
the Second Cavalry at Fort Myer, Va.
to escort the body from the depot IN
washington to Arlington, and also to
FIRE a salute over the dead General 3
grave.
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
The sun on nvery sIde.

A Texas citizen. saws an exchange. is
worried because the sun shines on each
of the four sides Of his house at some
time of the day. The structure faces
due north and south and is situated
on parallel 29is Of latitude. or prac-
tically degrees north of the tropic Of
Cancer, where the sun is vertical in
summer. He is carrying the problem
about the country, Offering prizes for
its solution among school children.
"Why." he asks, should the sun pene-
trate my front door in the morning, de
sert it for the greater part Of the day
and again penetrate it in the after
noong"
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
BridgeviIIe
special To fhe Tvening Journal

Special to the Evening Journal.
Bridgeville, March AIR and Mrs
Charles Walton, Of Iron Hill. are being
entertained by their daughter, Mrs.
Eta Layton.
Ernest White, OF Wilmington. has
returned home. after a visit TO Bridge
Vile friends
Mrs. Sallie Gray entertained num-
Der of her friends at dinner at her
home, in Broad street. on Saturday.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
John Jacobs Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Nelson, Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Haz-
zard and Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Stradley.
Miss Gertrude Rust entertained a
number of friends at her home, near
town, on Saturday evening.
Charles Hill, Of Clayton, was in
town recently.
Irving X Walton of wilmington
spent a few days with friends in town
this week.
Lieutenant Governor Phillip L. Cam
non was a Dover visit this week.
James Ward and son. Warren. Of
Wilmington, have been making a visit
to Bridgeville friends.
Carl Graef and Miss Sara Sudler,
John b. HurlOck. of Seaford was in
town this week.
Mr. and Mrs. George w. Stradley. Of
Laurel, who have been spending n few
days as the guests of Bridgeville
friends.
william Bauhm, OF Wilmington,
spent Sunday with friends here.
Mir. and Mrs. Turpin OF Hurlock,
have returned home after visit to
relatives at this place.
Miss Mary Hazard is spending
some time with friends in Baltimore.
Miss Mary Galloway has returned to
her home, i'm Seaford, after being en-
tertained by Bridgeville friends
William stuart was in Seaford re-
Gently.
Irving Walton spent Monday in Del
mar.
Robert Swain. who has been serious
ly IN for the past two weeks, is con-
valescent
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
srarIs T,vnIn A. a -povIer.

When Mark Twain was an editorsin
Hartford he was considered a formida-
bic opponent at skittles. His favorite
resort was a bowling Qlley in a cellar
on State street. not far from the steam
boat dock While the celebrated hui
morlst was under Major Ponds man
ngement he was billed as one OF the
features for an evenings entertainment
at the Young Mems Christian associa-
tion hall at Newark. There was a
bowling alley Immediately underneath
the lecture room. As Mark Twain was
ON his way upstairs with the major he
caught n glimpse Of IT.
whats going on in there-bowlingT
"Yes, replied the major. who knew
his weakness "but never mind that
now. You're due on the platform"
Run in somebody else for ten or IF
teen minutes" said Mark Twain. Il
shall DO ever so much better after a
little exercise"
And he did.
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
The Baby's Omar

omars the fad! Well, then, let us in
dite
The shape of verse old Omar used to
write;
And Juveniles are up. So we opine
A Baby's Omar would be out Of sight
Methinks the stunt is easy. Stilted style,
A misplaced Capital once in a while
Josephine Daskam docs it like a shot;
And can't l do it, too? Well, l should
Smile!
But how l ramble on. must disms
Dull Sloth, and set to Work at once, I
wis;
sometimes think there's nothing
quite so hard
AS Beginning. Say we start like this:
Indeed, indeed my apron oft before
l tore, but wes l naJghty when tore?
And then, and then came Ma, and,
thread In hand,
Repaired the rent in my small pinsfore.
A Penny Trumpet underneath the
Bough,
A Drum that's big enough to make a
Row;
A Toy Fire Engine, and a squeaking
Doll.
Oh, Life were Pandemonium enow.
Come, fill the Cup, then quickly on the
floor
Your portion of the Porridge gayly
pour.
The Nurse will Spank you, and shell
be discharged
All, but of Nurses there be Plents
more.
Yes, l can do it!Now, if but my Purse
Some kindly Editor will reimburse,
I'll write "a Baby's Omar; for In
sure
These Sample Stanzas here are not 81
worse.
Carolyn Wells, in Life.
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
steinitr and EnsteIn.

When Steinitz. the chess player, lived
in Vienna. one of his pupils in the game
was Gustaye Epstein, among the rich
est bankers of the Austrian capital.
One day the teacher puzzled over a
position so long that Epstein said i'm
patiently, "Well2" But soon the banker
himself was in a hole and his too pro
longed medltations were interrupted
with disrespectful "Well?" "Sir." !"
don't forget who you are and what ]
am" said Epstein angrily, but Steinitz
retorted: "On the bourse you are Ep-
stein and l am Steinitz; over the board
l am Epstein and you are Steinitz."
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
other Peoples Children

Miss Floretta Vining, it will be re-
membered, is the young woman who
created such a stir some time ago by
her assertion that respectable young
society women went off on debauches
at seaside resorts. She comes to the
fore again with the assertion that the
present generation of children is
shockingly disagreeable and ill-bred.
Miss Vining is from Boston. She is
.a Daughter Of the American Revolu-
tion, is wealthy and the owner Of a
chain of newspapers along the south
shore Of Massachusetts. In her latest
cutburst she says:
"As this is my visiting season. and
ara a guest every night at dinner in
different houses, it astonishes me to
see the ill-bred manners of the chill
dren of the different homes. Where
there is only one child they seem 10
own everything, including their fathers
and mothers.
zone or the other OF their parents
excuse, when in my opinion nothing
short of a good sound thrashing wouli
avail anything. Another thing. chill
dren should go to school rain or shine.
hail or snow, il they are in good health.
FATHERS and mothers think tho
, world of their children ana ruin them
Wha kindness. A few good lessons
ana good, sound whipping now and
then showing you are master OF the
g uation, would help them immensely
in after years. when you are not there
to care for them. Reverse things from
what they are now.
Get uD in the morn.is AMI go &c
oaa early II IS the cause 0f success o
/ lie, and, above all, take no impudenc'
from your children; 20. not one word
show thac yOg are raster
Nc doubt recent llostesses OF Mis-
V;uing are 'eau ng III IMPRESSION
with mixed inta.ns,.
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
MEETING OF
DAUGHTERS
Hear Interesting Reports
and Drink Tea
Miss Bradford to Go on En-
ropean Trip-Other Notes
of Social Interest

The March meeting OF the Caesar
Rodney Chapter, Daughters of the
Revolution, was a particularly
interesting one. Mrs. Elizabeth
Clarke Churchman, the State regent,
was present and read her annual re-
port TO the National Congress, giving
the detail of the work of the several
Delaware chapters. She was enthu-
siastic about the new Coochs' Bridge
Chapter. of which Mrs. Delaware Clark
is regent and Mrs. Curtis chaplain. OF
it Mrs. Churchman said:
"As was most appropriate, the
Cooch's Bridge Chapter was organized
on Fag Day and stands as a sentinel
to guard that sacred spot, where. on
September 3, i777, was first unfurled
in battle. I'm its fullest glory, our flag
that symbol we have learned TO love
and the world to respect whose bars
stand for security whose White stands
for Purity. and whose Stars stand foI
Hope for all generations to come. To
this hallowed spot, upon each recur-
ring festival day, commemorating this
great event I'm our national history
this chapter invites you to unite with
them i'm their celebration, that the
hitherto unknown fact and name may
become the common property Of all IN,
! American people"
Mrs. Harriet Comegys, of Chestnu
Hnl read an interesting paper on th'
purchase Of Mt. Vernon, and Mrs. Hor
ace C. Knowles, the delegate of thl
chapter to the National Congress
which met in Washington last week
lgave a report of the meetings.
Following the meeting, tea wa
served by Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Spear, Mrl
Woodward and Mrs. Ross
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
500 CONTEST ENDED
Persons Who Secured New Members
rendered a Banquet.

The Y. NJ. C. A. 800 contest ended last
night when a banquet was tendereA 70
about 25 OF those who have secured neN
members since the contest started \
number OF others who were entitled to a |
seat al the banquet were unable TO att
tend. General Secretary sellers made an
address on Results Of ahe 500 Contest"
and toasts were responded TO by Robert
Fennessey, Robent Glover, Harlan Cloud
and Leslie Pyle. Another Plan was start
ed for securing new members during this
month. at the end OF which time stag
party will be held at the home OF some
friend Of the association.
Those who will attend the " M. c. A.
Convention IN Baltimore, commenong ON
Friday are as follows: General Secretary
T.. o. Sellers Assistant Secretary Frank
Kuckert Physical Director Wesley Wales.
Jr., p. II. Overdeer Jesse Sharpe. Harry
Reed, George Carton. N w. Baird. Har-
Ian Cloud, j. II. Joslin and w. b. Brown.
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
Smyrna
Special to the Evening Journal.

Special to the Evening Journal.
Smyrna, March 4.-Jacob b. Coun-
selman, who has been Identified with
the canning interests here for a. num-
Der of years today moved 10 Annapolis,
where he has purchased an interest in
the Annapolis Canning and Packing
Company.
Miss Ethel Loley Of Germantown, Is
being entertained by the Misses Beck
EFT.
Miss Eva Corkran, OF Philadelphia,
is spending a few days with her par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. w. r. Corkran.
Miss Pauline Start returned TO Will
mington yesterday after a three weeks
visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. j.
Wesley Start.
Mrs. Harry Pyle, Of Camden. n. j..
is a guest Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
I W. A. Fairies.
The musicale given by the Epworth
League of Asbury Church last night
was largely attended.
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
Vanity PuHs.

Heat one cup OF milk to boiling
point add quickly and stir rapidly half
a cup of -four; when boiling should be
stiff dough; let cool a little, add three
eggs unbeaten one by one, beating
we'll after adding each one. then add
one tablespoon Of butter melted; dip
spoon into hot fat. take up some Of
the batter and drop into the fat, when
brown lift with a SKINNER on to paper,
then roll in cinnamon and sugar
mixed.
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
WANT TO BUY MORE LAND
Park Commission Considering Pur-
ohnse of Additional Property.

At the regular meeting of the PARK
Commission yesterday afternoon, VIII
liam Il. Bancroft informed the board
that he had obtained a title to sec
tion of land at West street Tor park
purposes. and thought that city Coun-
ell should be asked TO make r'yovision
for the purchase OF this tract wei
as the lot at Rosendale.
The commissioners were OF thWM
ion that the land should be purcW
but it was decided TO postpone acn u
ON the matter until 2.30 o'clock this arr
ternoon. when a special meeting will
be held.
The treasurer reported the balance
I'm bank to be S9,61i.S2.
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
success Not sure.

"well," said the cheerful wife. who
Thought she had a soprano voice, III
the worst comes to the worst l could
keep the wolf from the door by sing
ing"
Il don't doubt that would do it," re
piled her pessinistic husband, but
suppose the wolf should happen TO be
deafY'- Philadelphia Press.
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
Tussot Corrected.

A visitor asked the late james Tissot
one day whether the picture he was az
work on was intended TO illustrate the
time of Christ. The artist replied in
the affirmative. Then" said the Wis
itor. permit me 10 call your attention
to an error. Aloes. such as you have
IN your picture, did not exist in the
Mediterranean region till after the con
quest of Mexico by Spain" Tlssot
promptly took his brush and altered
his picture.
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
Houses in Demand in Newark.
Special to tho Evening Journal.

Special to tho Evening Journal.
Newark, March 4.-On account Of
the starting up OF the match factory,
and Of the large Hard Fibre Company.
there is a great demand for dwelling
houses. Il is said that about forty
houses viii be erected az the East End
for the accommodation of worllmen
and their families connected with the
fibre works. These new enterprises
have already given an impetus to
trade. and there is much activity
along other lines.
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
Will Attend Anniversary.

The car inspectors and car repalrers are
looking forward to their visit to Baltimore
on March 1G. with much pleasure. on this
date the inspectors and repairers OF Baltl-
more hold their first anniversary and $50
members OF the two lodges here accom-
panied by the Philharmonic Band, win go
there on a special train.
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
Tonioht's Service Al Trinitv.

In Trinity Church tonight the in
struction upon the church will be on
the subject; What It means-0ur Per-
soma and Individual Relation" 1t is
especially intended for those thinking
OF confirmation.
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
Social and Personal Notes

Brinton G. Allen and Miss Nellie Al
len have returned to Philadelphia af-
ter a visit TO friends here
Miss Elizabeth Doto viii spend
week in Atlantic City.
The Rev. r. II. Adams married at
the Union NJ. i. parsonage on Febru-
ary 81. David +. Maroney and Estelle
NJ. Goerner, both of Philadelphia. and
on February "a. William A. Winther
and Mary r. Bernard. Of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
Laborer Badly Burned.

A Polish employe Of the Lobdell Car
Wheel Company, unable TO speak English,
was admitted to the Homeopathic Hos
pital this morning suffering from burns
about the chest and abdomen. While his
injuries are of a serious nature the author
titles believe he viii recover.
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
Repairs at workhouse.

AS soon as the weather permits,
ground will be broken for the pro-
posed new workshop at the work
house. Progress is being made on the
repairs to the interior of the work
house occasioned by the recent fire.
Warden A. S. Meserve Is now back in
his old quarters In the building.
Evening journal., 1903-03-04
Eoot Mashed ny FaIIIna WheeI.

Timothy Hyde. OF No. 6s4 East Sew
enth street. had his foot so badly
mashed by a falling wheel in the
Pennsylvania railroad yesterday that
three stitches were necessary. The in
jury was dressed by Detective Jones
and the man was removed to his home
i'm cab