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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-21
Discoveries at the London Tower.

From the London Telegraph.
Interesting discoveries have recently been
made at the Tower Of London Of some in
scrtptions made on the walls by persons
confined there in past times. In the work
of repairing defective window opening In
the st. Martins Tower a piece OF deal
framing had to be removed. Behind this
was found the name of Ambrose lockwood
a wealthy young Suffolk squire, who was
concerned in the gunpowder plot. 1t was
finely carved. and2the surname was divided,
"Rook-woOd,' indicating the nature Of Its
derivation. The unfortunate culprit was
drawn and hanged in palace yard, West
minister. with other of the conspirators. on
the last day Of january, 1906 Mr.. Hep
worth Dixon. in Her Majesty's Tower"
gives an account Of Rookwoods exciting
ride out of Laadonssto his home at Cold
ham Hall. Suffolk. after the gunpowder
plot was discovered. He covered thirty
miles on single horse, and by means of
relays of animals made the entire distance
a remarkable performance, considering the
state of the roads at that period.
A more elaborate Inscription than that of
Rookwood's and one of the finest of the
whole series in St Martins Tower is one
that has been found through the removal
emblem of thss Trinity appear the sacred
letters II: H: s." and then the name
George Beisley, Prist." On the left is a
shield. containing the f1eur de lis, the word
Maria. and the date, 1890" A Latin in
scription which follows is supposed to be a
verse from theuPsalms. ''As the hart pant
eth after the water2 brooks. so panteth my
soul after Thes, 0itGodc'' But this cannot
be stated with, absolute certainty, as sew
eral words are wanting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-21
The GKaiser's Pipe.
!, London Ghroniele.

From the London Ghronieie.
The German emperor seems bent on break
ing fresh ground IN every direction, for we
learn that. on going ashore at Heligoland
the other day, lie .waa wearing oilskins and
smoking a shoIt plpa;.-probably French
briar unless inaeedadf may have been an
Irish clay cutty:s q'hfs Is quite new de-
parture. like his' majesty's recent assunnp-
ton of pinceosezs when reading newspa-
pers in the train. When he began his reign
the kaiser smoked nothing but cigarettes
very long and big ehea they were, and from
these he gradually assembled to light Dutch
cigars, almost of a straw color. costing
penny EACH Now he has taken to pipe
such as may be seen between the teeth of
yachtsnsen at Cowes. His father. the EN-
peror Frederick. took his tobacco in
porcelain pipe OF the student type. The old
emperor, on the other hand. true to the
tradition of his youth. never smoked or at
least he never went beyond raising Gig
arctic to his lips at military messes and
shooting parties as q signafSto the rest Of
the company that they might now light
IN -.ISSs te<s 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-21
Mexico's Military Ambition.

From the National Magazine
The army and navy of the republic OF
Mexico are undergoing the greatest trans
formation in their history. From the Dor
der to Yucatan and from the Pacific to the
gulf coast the republic will soon be a vast
parade ground for troops and marines. Qui-
city, but rapidly, the government is carry
ing to completion comprehensive plans
which will make Mexico one of the strong
est military powers for her area on the
globe. Within year or two at most Presi-
dent Diaz will be able to mobilize on short
notice nearly 100000 well-equipped and WELL
drilled soldiers. He desires to make Mexico
a nation of warriors: therefore, in nearly
II 600 public schools nearly 10000 boys are
drilling daily and dreaming of glory to ba
won on the battlefield. Is there reason to-
doubt. in view of such facts as these that
the Mexico of the future will be able to.
make demands and enforce them If need
be?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-21
The Age Of Oysters.
IN the Philadelphia Record.

FROM Inc Phiiaueipnla Record.
A wholesale oyster dealer was sizing UP
a new invoice yesterday. There are some
old fellows in that lot" he said, as he
showed to one side some abnormaIly large
ones. He picked out one and measured it.
The shell was eight inches long. THE age
of an oyster has absolutely no effect upon
its quality" he said. 1T doesn't get tough
with age, like the higher order of animals.
How long does an oyster live? Well. I
couldn't say, exactly. I have known Maui
rice river oystermen to claim that an oyster
undlsturbed In neglected cove would live
for twenty-five years before 1t finally died
OF oid age And an oyster of the Maurice
river type keeps on growing ell the time /
have seen some myself that measured near
" foot In length"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-21
WISE PRECAUTI0 NS

..John Dopesheef'" Mrs. Dopesheet said
to him when he arrived home last evening,
did you stop and pay the rent for the
month of April today?"
"Yes." he repifsg
did you orderothe four hams and the
barrel Of potatoes, and the two sacks OF
flour, and all 81 those canned vegetables
that 1 gave yousth list Off"
'Yes'm." re
And did you order the ton of coal and
pay the furniture installment man for next
month";
YES"
= did you pay the baker in advance for
months bread ssn5 rolls and the milkman?'
yes"
did you deposit s. with your laundry
man so that you'll be sure to have clean
shirts and collars andEscuffs next month
and pay your lodge dues ahead OF timer
Did you stop by your tailor's and order
your spring suit and pay SIS down on 1t, as
l told you to-"
ibid you buy those two boxes.of cigars ]
instructed You to buy 50 that you won't De
going around here moaning next monrn
because you haven't got smoker
They'll be delivered in the morning..
did you buy that larger cage for the
canary that told you to buy p
1T ought tove been delivered today
Get - worth of stamps so that we IL Dc
able to write some letters next month";
Got EN- in my pocket
VERY well. John" said Mrs. Dopeshees
in a firm. business-like tone. Now
want You to place in an envelope 81 fol
the servants wages for next month, ~ ID
another envelope for next months gas b'l
and want $1S for new hat and pair OF
shoes for myself-youd better make I,
S25. for there are,several other little things
that l need. And she concluded, aftei
you've attended to those things-Well. you
can go out to the races when they begin
next Monday and be just as much OF
dead-game sport as ever you've a mind -
bel"
Il fnd." said Mr.. Dopesheet, after max.
ing some rapid calculations with pao
and pencil. that after 1 do the rest OF
these things you name I'll only have " tc
go out to the track with"
! rs that SOP inquired Mrs. Dopeshee'
drily. well, SO ought to buy some book
makers wife a fairly good pound o.
candy"
Several Mrs Dopesheets are getting ir
their fine work along the same or similar
lines about now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-21
The Big Seven Thousand.
From the New York Sun,

-NVW =
The big Tree" grove of Calaveras ir IN
imminent danger Lumbermen have bought
the land. they are preparing to build q
railroad to carry off the lumber, and unless
the state steps in the giant trees. the only
specimens of their kind on the globe, will
soon disappear as completely as the mann
moths they looked down upon in their
youth. There are only seven thousand Of
the Sequel gfgantea left, all in the Ca.
leveras region They are among the great
wonders of the world, like Niagara, attract
ing foreigners to America and Americans to
California to see what can be seen nowhere
else; but their thousand-year-old grandeur
cannot save them from the greed fer money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-21
Peaceful ireland.
n the Westminster Gazette.

From the Westminster Gazette.
The present peaceful condition of Ireland.
80 far as agrarian outrage is concerned. is
happily illustrated by the return for the
last quarter Of 1902. The number of Of
lenses Is forty-nine. Of which only seven
are onenses against the person. while over
neutrality-suspicious. threatening LETT
tiers. These figures show that agrarian
crime Is at a minimum. while so far as or
binary crime Is concerned, everybody knows
that ireland is facile princeps In freedom
from =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-21
A Defense of the Spanish Woman.

Inc Mtklcdn HeraI0.
More awful rubbish is written about the
people. especially the women. of Latin
countries than of almost anything else.
Take them all. the sparkling daughters of
Andalusia, the nobly grave women OF the
Cast aes. the enchanting valencianas, the
rIddy-cheeked women of the Asturia., and
Of Galicia. the robust and wholesome Cata-
lonians, the proud Aragonesas, and they
make up national grouping of women
hard to surpass for charm and verye
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-21
Sleepy Railway Travellers.
Medical Press and Circular.

From the Medical Press and Circular.
To sleep at any moment Is undoubtedly .
sign of physical soundness and Phflistins
sanity, especially in the matter of tho
brain and dts functions. A physician would
have little anxiety about the general condi-
ton of a patient who could sleep at viii
on a railway journey. In these days OF
hurry and hustle there could be no more
encouraging sight to the philosopher than
a railway carriage at MONDAY full Of sleepy
messengers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-21

From Puck. - ~
Mr.. Casey.-Th' ancients. Keliy:-th an
clients used to calkilates time be tn sun!
Mr.. Kelly.-Sure. Oisadon't behave. sthet.:
How would they knew phat+ tonne to close
tn front doors av tn saloons?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-21

as you left the room?'
Clarice-"Sh! The clock on my stocking
had run dOwn."-April Smart Set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-21
Dutiful Child.

From the April Smart Set.
cailer-Isn't this your sisters birthdayf.'
Little Bessie-''Yeth thir: but you mushn.t
fthed not to tell"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-21

Meanwhile. the unfortunates held there for
owing wretched little sums of money go on
munching the coarse prison fare. playing
checkers and fumbling greasy cards when
they are given the chance. and waiting Mi
cawbertshly for something to turn up.
Woman Sentenced for Swearing.
Last week Brooklyn judge made a sad
invasion upon feminine rights as they are
construed by some elements Of the popula-
ton over this way. A couple of young mar
ried women Of neutrality-suspicious., of the
perfec' loidy type-who had conceived vio-
lent antipathy toward each other, met on
Brooklyn and began to "cuss each other
out" Their profanity must have been pref
ty fierce, for the cop who arrested them de-
clared it made him gasp.
Tyr HONOR he said to the Judge, ''th'
talk them two wimmin' was hurlin' at each
t lean agin' a railin' t catch me breath
before / pinched 'em."
The judge promptly sentenced both wo-
men to ten months each in the penitentiary
and there is every likelihood that they will
have to serve their time. despite the more
or less maudlin howl which has been raised
in some quarters over the alleged "exces-
siveness' of the sentences
Before sentencing the women the Judge
commented in severe but perfectly true
terms upon the extraordinary increase in
public profanity on the part OF women In
Greater New York during the last few
years.
IT am not going too far when declare"
said the Judge. that during recent years
our ears are more frequently assailed by
unspeakably vile language from the lips OF
women who have no self-respect than from
the lips Of men,"
! Leaving out the matter Of vituperative
profanity between women. II assuredly Il
becoming exceedingly common for New
The Alaska prospector., 1903-02-12
Knights of Pythias Bail.

The Knights of Pythias club of Valdez. will give a grand ball in commemoration of Washington's birthday, at VOn Gunther's hall, Monday evening, Feb. 23, 1903.
 There will be splendid program, good music and refreshments. A few novelties will be introduced in the course of the evening. The club expects decorations per s. s. Nome City. The hall will be lighted by electricity with novel effect. The public is cordially invited to at tend. The club reserves the right to refuse admission to any undesir- able persons.
 Tickets may be had at the Broad way Pharmacy, Shaw x Williams, the St. Elias hotel, and from mem- bers of the club generally.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-02-12

Maple Cocoanut at the Candy Kitchen.
 Felt Shoes for the children at J. Fish x Co.
 Candy Kitchen for sale. Going to the interior.
 Dwelling house and warehouse for rent. Apply to Richards x Co,
 DON'T buy your mining tools until you have seen those at Brown ell's.
 Throw away yonr old truss and buy a new one at the Owl Drug Store.
 Cash paid for secondhand goods of all descriptions. Richards X Co. Breezy ave.
 FoR SALE.-Valdez Opera House. Large and elegant building; suit able for any purpose.
 FOR SALE.-Thfee horses, with sleds and harness, complete. Two well broke, strong dogs, with har- ness. Apply to Ike Loomis.
 Fish X Co. have filled long-felt want by putting in a line of boys and youths clothing. They have a large stock to select from and you can get just what you want if you go early and avoid the rush.
 The Dawson City, of which We spoke at length in last weeks issue, arrived at Port Townsend Sunday, Jan. 20. She is by this time Tn Seattle undergoing repairs.
 Knabe, Fischer, Hartman, Ham, ilton, Cable, Kingsbury, Ludwig, Smith x Barnes and Willard. I sell any of the above named pianos at Seattle prices, either cash or on the installment plan. H. NJ. Steel.
 ORDINANCE No. 19.
 Be it Ordained by the City Council of Valdez, Alaska: That Section No. j. of Ordinance No. l1, is herbeby repealed. J. l.. STEELE. Mayor.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-02-12
4 FEW NEWS NUGGETS.

W, c. Stull, Graduate Optician.
 Moose meeting tonight.
 For good smoke, Broadway Pharmacy.
 Fresh frnit on every boat. Shaw X Williams.
 Whip saws, complete, only $2.5O, at Richards.
 We carry q large line of souve- nirs at Kern's.
 For Rent-Two good store rooms in Keystone building.
 Extra Strong Horchound Drops at the Candy Kitchen.
 If you want to buy good mining property, call on NJ. Dempsey,
 Camp stoves-just the thing for the trail, only $50, at Richards.
 Kendrick has just received a stock of genuine Samona billiard cloth.
 Don't go to the next dance unless you have one of Fish & Co.'S swell waists.
 Capt. A. Lathrop returned on the Portland from Il business trip to Seattle.
 Bert. Mcdowell returned yester- day from visit to friends and relatives in the East.
 Browns grocery will demonstrate to you the superior qualities of Crescent baking powder.
 Frank Kiernan, one of the origi- nal locators of the Nizina country returned on the Portland.
 New books at Richards circulat- ting library-over 1000 books to select from. Only DC to read book cheaper than stealing them.
 The Creamery, a new and neat little restaurant on Mckinley st., near Fish & Co.'S store, is now open for business under the man. agement of Vim. Hatch and B. Friss.
 A 3OO-foot hose is being made in the Nizina saloon for use on some of the Nizina diggings. It is hand sewed throughout and will prove very serviceable article.
 John Gillespie and Jake Nafstad came in yesterday from Tonsina. Mir. Gillespie has had charge of the Yaeger roadhOuse at Tonsina this winter. He reports bad weather over the summit, and no trail.
 4 report is in circulation in town of two men being lost on the sum- init of the government trail, but the most diligent inquiry fails to find anyone able to give any au- thentic information in the matter.
 Volney T. Hoggat, thewell-known attorney of Nome, who spent the winter in Washington looking after Alaskan legislation, arrived in town on the Portland. Mir. Hoggat will in all probability make Valdez his future home.
 NJ. T. Rowland, and his brother, A. E. Rowland, arrived on the Portland with a 30-tOn outfit and 15 men. Four of the party are from Oregon and the balance are from Nebraska. They will start soon for the Nizina.
 Mir. and Mrs. Wikedel have put up fine two-story building on the corner of Mckinley st. and Key stone ave, where they will open up a fine restaurant next Monday. They are both well up in the busi- ness and will use every endeavor to please their patrons.
 The Montana, with it's elegant addition, was formally opened last Saturday, and last Monday night the first vaudeville show ever given in Valdez was presented on the Montana stage Kelly, in sketch entitled Hairless Telephone" was quite success, but later. as buck and wing dance, took the cake. A change of program is advertised for each week.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-02-12

W. c. Stull Expert Matchmaker.
 Fine Watch Repairing at Kerns.
 We are Sign-writers. King & White.
 xxx Lemon Chocolates at Candy Kitchen.
 NEVER SLIP SHOES at Brownell's.
 Just received fine line of new goods at Kern's.
 For Rubber Gloves and Mitts call at Lion store.
 Lowney chocolates and bon bons Broadway Pharmacy.
 Ed. Woods left on the Excelsior for a short business trip to the States.
 For sale-Smith Premier type writer, perfect Condition. Call at this office.
 Mothers, put your boy in a new suit of clothes at Fish x Co.'S. and make him and yourself happy.
 The Fraternal order club will hold business meeting at their headquarters on Saturday night.
 The Vienna Cafe is again open for business under the management of Ehrmartraut, Deado x Golden.
 The schooner Arilla, of the l.. H :. Gray X Co.'S fleet, which took a cargo of ore from Ellamar to Ta- coma recently, left Seattle January 10th, for this place.
 A limited number of King Island Muck-lucks, have been secured by Miller, and are now for sale, cheap, at his store on Keystone ave. The best footwear for winter travel.
 The silk waists shown by Fish & Co. are the swellest goods ever offered here. They are all of the finest quality silk, latest design, and the price puts them within the reach of all. No two waists alike.
 The steamer Portland arrived here yesterday with 5S passengers, 300 tons of freight and 8 head of horses. She is commanded by C.E. Lindquist with T. l.. Murphy as purser; A. H. Sutter, steward; :; Fred Homer, freight agent.
 The following is the passenger list.
 W. E.. Nevills. M. C. Carpenter, J; Farren. R. Nickerson, J. NJ. Harris, C. NJ. Shaefer, Vim. Foersehler, E. B. Dozier, E. Bethers, NJ. T. Row land. Geo. W. smith, II. II. Barr, Frank Kier- Cabe. <. F. Dunngan, C. $. Beard, W. Nj. Travers, l: M. Capper, Geo: Batly, q. Peterson, C. S. Myers. Miss Nanna Tomura. Miss Mary Oskashi, Davis, Capt. Austin Iathrop, C: E. Ever, A. F. Field Miss Emelie Therenin, II. Ringgold, w.. Winchell, Mrs. winchell, T. J. Beede, Jack Geo Ridley, Mrs. C. Hansen, R. Maahan, wm. F. Evans, B. C. Hannah, 4. s. Mcdowell, J. &. Hannah, II. Clark Wm. James, Will Sheridan, Fred S0rm, Casper Newcome, \. (. Hilbert, Chas w. Fisher. J. J. Megran, J. J. Kinney, w. J. Schmuck, E. Turner.
 The Portland brings the news that Valencia was to leave Seattle Feb. 7th, with full passenger and freight list. The Valencia was one of the first boats to land here in '9S, having passenger list of about 700 and every foot of freight space filled. She made one or two trips to Alaska, and then went into the government transport service as q transport boat. She will be well comnl hnra ac an oll tinoan
The Alaska prospector., 1903-02-12

MT. Paul Pavloff, an old and re- spected citizen of Kodiak is in town serving as q juror. Mir. Pavloff is a son of the last Russian governor of Alaska.
 For sale, fine , dog team, well broken and good workers. Apply to Grant Sweet.
 Single wool mattresses, just the thing for the trail, at Richards
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-11-20
# WOMEN ONLY KNEW
What ca Heap Of Hoppiuess It Would
 Bring To Many Homes

Hard t0da h91-evors a.-a aa ache ing back.
 Hoaa Q. misery a. leisure 9r u work
 If women only knew .aa cause
 Bacsacbe pains come from sick s.l- neys.
 nem- Kidney F..s vii. cure .-.
 Mrs. John ols. John shell. garden CT and tree rruu.r. Madison -ree-- below Willow street, |... au.. ld.- says. -a.-lcu-I lately noticed slight traces ot 1acs.ul. eu. com r.a.rl Has cllr.u..r .. .u. re- uler. action rt -u. kidney -.cratI2u-, uarticl .ar-r n. night. lr. thick -..l- ueu- i1 them which positive proved that In some way ... e-.lu u. my a..- news was upset. N>u -l- b. OK Hec-a.. this cors.a1. drain -r my lem weak arad me. and just before sent for Deans Kidney Ii..sL W.- hardly able Co do ordinary u1u-eworS and unable co perform any .l--r.r- duties. DC8u's Kidney Pills brought infinite relief and brought .- a- u .ua when I greatly required l.. ann only too p'eaeej Co recommend .ra nreHara-
 For sale by all dealers Price. 50 cent,
 Fas.rr-lIf. ... .o. hc"a.1. N h., ,1e agents for I- ~. l.emeu1er the name. D0an's. and -a1e u1 substitute.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-11-20
rl.-.... Blr-haar Parlr


 O0eof the most delightful functions thotbaye taken place in Skagway for sometime. was that given at che home 0' Mrs. HalNh Ist on Second avenue and Alaska street, last Tuesday aven- i1g. io honor of the 18th birthday of Miss Florence Hauzhorst There were abort 20 of the society people of skag- way present Among the features ol the evening was guessing conte {, m which Mrs. Allen J. Walker won the first prize. and Ernest Lucavish the second prize. Becheache refreshments we're served. Miss HauNhmst was the recipient of many handsome presents.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-11-20
CL0Sl
This Month NIll POs.GVN
 Be the l. s-.

This month will h. n. a- c..... CD get goods a- the prices ...u ing you now. And from .a.- .. .... thing will be placed a... sigh. . counters and shelves. l... H
 take a look it cost go. u....r- .. ... may see something la. r... ....- uav cI0.h.ag SHae. n.r c... ... vests and te.. boot, are jus. .a. ...- for winter wear. and a. less ..aH ... che price of any other -o..-. T. .... their place. u you don't r.. .H. felt boots .u Che shape .h.r " t0. cau cut of the tops. the .... vii. m.a. good slippers around -.. ...-. .. wear inside Of ranh.r- .a. .-. -a. can be cut up into .. -l- ID. .u-...- cha, will keep che feet warm ..E -l cents pair. worth -l.0 |. c". .. \ few suits left from -- to -.0.
 ". '. E.H..-..
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-11-20
WEAVING PERSIAN CARPETS.
Hoyu Work nt thc Looms and Carry Out hr ruttrruu with
 Great sLuI.

A most interesting sight is the local manufacture of Persian carpets Eight ar nine boys. whose ages range from eiehtt1Ic. s.- .u rows a. the looms. ac-
 o-d.uc to Tho Modern Priscilla. land with he wool which they pull from reels suspended above them. in their left hands. and a knife. orofeJat the Hont in their right dash. with three movements che thread through the web strings. hook H into trH desired knot and cut 0G Che surplus ends. starting an- other knot before tte sne.,a.0rh hasreai- izad what has been done Having beer shown tle design and .eIor.ue of Che carpet they are 10 work for the first two OF three feet these boys rely on the.I memories for the remainder or their task for ol only two or three looms !, r.e tesI-1 of rha Carra. to be seen af- fixed. and chen only 'n plain pencilet drawing When nearing complicated parts or me1auiouz. a boy l2 or If years old. the foreman Of che loom. who has
 The design seemingly imprinted on hi. mind. walks mp and down calling out ir quaint s.1e-sone manner the mum 5sr of stitches and che colors of the threads Co be usad'
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-11-20
FIRE INSURANCE

{ represent the following first class companies.
 The Chesapeake Fire G Marine .n- surauce Co. Of Richmond, \a
 The American Trust N Insurance Co. Chicago
 The Western Union Fire Underwri,- CTS. Chicago.
 The Commonwealth Insurance Co.,. Richmond, Va.
 The American Trust N Insurance Co. Chicago
 Fire. N Marine Lloyds Association. Washington, D. C.
 Am now ready in my new quarters. 52t Fourth avenue, to do business.
 tf PHIL ABRAHAN~,