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urt-Martial to Convene.

general court-martial has been appoint
ed to meet at Fort Washington, Maryland.
for the trial of such persons may lie
brought before it. The detail for the court
is as follows: Capt. Gustave w. S. Ste
Vens, Capt. Lawrence c. Brown First
Lieut.. William II. Monroe, First Lieut.
Homer b. Grant, First Lieut.. Frederick L.
Dengler Second Lieut.. John o.. Steger, Sec
ond Lieut.. Ralph E. Herring and First
Lieut.. William r. Harrison, judge advocate,
all of the Artillery Corps.
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Filed for Probate.

The will of John Hogan, dated June 3.
1897, was filed this afternoon for probate.
His WIFE Mary Ann Hogan, is named bene-
fciary and executrix.
BY the terms of the will of Magdalena
Nusslein. dated September s, 1892, and filed
yesterday afternoon for probate. her estate
is left to her husband John Nusslein, for
life.
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EXCURSIONS, ETC.

HO! FOR GREAT FALIS.-STEAMER LOUISE
leaves sd and Canal Sunday. Monday. Wednes-
Say ana Friday at $40. Round trip, 5ac. Stops
at Cabin John, 10 am. For charters apply J. IL
MASON: 1888 32d st: Phone West lal NJ se22- .
Evening star., 1903-10-01

The Northeast Washington Citizens AS
sociation has forwarded to the Commission
ers copy of the resolutions adopted by
the association in favor of abolshing the
property not used for purposes of the gem
eral government.
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Death Of James F. Russell.

James F. Russell, who resided at 226 I'd
street northeast. and was for many years
IN the grocery business in this city. died
suddenly yesterday at the home of his sis
ter in Wilton. n. H., in the sixty-fifth year
of his age. OF quiet and retiring dispos-
ton, Mr.. Russell made few intimate friends,
but those who knew him best realized his
worth. The funeral will take place Satur-
day at Wilton.
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Robert Morrison was taken to the Emer-
gency Hospital last night by his mother to
be treated for lacerated injury to his leg
He was bitten by a dog while playing in
front of his home at 1oDa + street south
west. After his injury was dressed he was
returned TO his home
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Bicycle Damaged,

William Maben, eighteen years old, of 314
street northeast. failed to notice an ap-
preaching street car last night while cross
ing Pennsylvania avenue on his bicycle, and
a collision was the result His bicycle was
badly damaged, but he escaped injury.
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Wide N. C. Boards (Rough), S1.65
nor 1tD II ot 9Th G y v ave
If You Are Furnishing.

If you are furnishing. don't pay any at
tenticn to glittering advertisements about
buying a 50 table for a quarter or SO En-
Bed for 30 cents for you ought to know by
this time that you can't buy something for
nothing. | claim TO sell for less than any
one in this business south of New York. r
Notes, 9th and ID sts NV:
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$1.OO to Harper's Ferry and Martins

Leaving Washington sos am. Sunday,
October T. Stopping at principal Metropoll-
tan branch points route. Returning
leave Cumberland 6. Martinsburg and
Harper's Ferry $40 p. m. same day.-Advt.
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Arm FrActured.

A nine-year-old colDred girl named Edna
Brown. while playing with some compan-
ions the playground in South Washing
ton yesterday afternoon, accidentally fell
and fractured her left arm. Surgical aid
was rendered at the Emergency Hospital
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 a. m. and 2::i0 pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at $40 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at am
Steamer Louise leaves 32d and Canal
streets for Great Falls at $50 a. m.
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$1,000 to Niagara Falls and Return

Pennsylvania railroad will run a person
ally conducted tour TO Niagara Falls by
special train of through parfor cars and
coaches leaving Washington at am. Oc-
tober z. Tickets good for ten days. See
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NV We beg to inform the trade that we
have largely increased our stock of stove
repairs and can fill all orders from stock
Ncu are invited to inspect our improved ar
rangements for handling orders quickly.
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LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.
.mv-"Not Gu,ltv." Sp.m.

Academy-"Not Guilty" s pm.
Chase es-The Orpheum Show, SIS pm.
Columbia-''The Sultan of Sulu," SIS pm.
Emp.re-"The Limited Mall pm.
kernan's-Sam Devere's Company, SID
r. m.
Lafayette-The Carl Hagenbeck Trained
Animal Company. $40 pm.
National-"Babes in Toyland." pm.
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The Commissioners have denied the ap-
plication of S. II. Walker for permission to
place a bicycle rack in front of premises
4-S and 4Go Louisiana avenue. 1t was
stated the rack would be an obstruction to
travel.
Evening star., 1903-10-01
District 3.es Bond Couceled.

E. H. Roberts. treasurer of the United
States, has informed the Commissioners
that his Office has purchased and Cancelled
for the account Of the District sinking fund
bond No. 1917 of the 3 G5 series for $1,000
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g. Arlington, Myer, Falls Church.
FROM AQUEDUCT BRIDGE HALE HOURLY.
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.
TIE WEEMs STEAMBOAT co.

THE WEEMS STEAMBOAT co.
Spring Scbedue-in Effect March 10, 1903.
Steamers Calvert and Potomac VIII leave 7th ST
wharf every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 4
pm. for River Landings and Baltimore arriving
in Baltimore early Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day mornings. Returning, will leave Pier No. y,
Light St, Baltimore, every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday At ) pm, arriving in Washington early
Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Accom-
modations for passengers unsurpassed. Baltimore
Philadelphia and New York freight solicited All
river freight must be prepaid. STEPHENSON n
BRO, Agents Telephone Main 145. mhl2-tf12
f. S. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE co.
DAILY STEAMERS FOR RIVER LANDINGS.
Monday and Wednesday at IN. for Colonial
Beach. Colton's and intermediate landings, and
landings In Wicomico river and Nomini and Lower
Machodac creeks Va. Saturdays at for
Colonial Beach and intermediate landings and
Bushwood, Rock Point, Colton's, Currioman and
landings in Nomini creek
Sunday. Tuesday and Thursday at am. for
landings to Colonial Beach and Maddox creek.
UNITED STATES NAIL ROUTE.
WASHINGTON, ID. C, TO GLYMONT, Nd,
and intermediate landings.
The STEAMER ESTELLE RANDALL-Daily. e1.
cept Sunday, a. Returning about i:30 pm. .
Passenger accommodations fist class Fseight re-
ceived until within half hour OF sailing.
f. S RANDALL, Manager. phone 1865. GEO.
o. CARPiNTER. General Agent. Washington,
phone 1865. WM. NJ. REARDoN, Agent. Alex
andra, phone 80. au3-tf. %
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For Distress After Eating

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate. Half a
teaspoon in half glass of water makes the
digestion natural and easy and improves
general health. A wholesome tonic.-Advt.
Evening star., 1903-10-01

$1.25 To Baltimore and Return 81 rs
Via Pennsylvania railroad. Tickets on sale
Saturday and Sunday, good for return on
last train leaving Baltimore Sunday night:
good on all trains except Congressional
Limited.-Adyt
Evening star., 1903-10-01

Penn Brooks of 131 Marshall street was
Knocked down last night by an unknown
man and injured about his head. The acci-
dent occurred at 18th street and Wallach
place, and the injured man was given sur
gical treatment at Freedmen's Hospital
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Turk-Hammami.

New Turkish Bath, 1924 Conn. ave Clean
we'll ventilated, never closed Phone 2SS3- NJ
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1903-10-01

Kellum's Sure Cure for Indigestion and
Dysentery is sold on a guarantee by drug
giSts. se26, %, ,oc1 -3t*
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Remember "old Braddock" Maryland

Rye when ordering whiskey for home needs
It's the perfection of purity and age-un-
equaled as a medicine. Leading Dealers
Advertisement
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S1.25 to Baltimore and Return Every

Saturday and Sunday via B. & o. r. r.
All trains. both ways, both days. except
Royal Limited. leaving Washington and
Baltimore T:J5 p. p.m.-Advt.
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To Niagara Falls via Pennsylvania
Railroad.
A special train of parlor cars and coaches
will leave 9Th and B SITS. station at 500 a m
October 2, with Pennsylvania's next per-
sonally conducted tour to Niagara Falls.
$1,000 for the round trip; tickets good for ten
days. See ticket agents for further informa-
tiOn-Adyt
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Sharon Dairy Wagons

cover the entire city. and deliver the best
of milk and cream. Phone main 4S5, or ad-
dress No. 324 B st. S.W.--Advt.
Evening star., 1903-10-01

What you pay for extracts is important.
but what you get for your money is ten
times more important. Burnetts vanilla
costs more because it is worth more.-Adyt
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Meinberg's Bread is Enioyed

every day and at every meal In hundreds of
homes. Uniformly pure, delicious and whole
some. Children thrive on it. Order it and
enjoy the best. Bakery, 716 18th ST. Sc. 1t
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Cal. Hams, 71Ac. LIB.

at Johnston's, 731 7th st. NV. Best Bur-
bank Potatoes, l3c. bush q lbs. Gran.
Sugar, $100. j. & NJ. Coffee 25c h. it,
Evening star., 1903-10-01

Coal, Best Grade and Full Weight,
makes lowest price. Moran & Co. ,2126 Pa. av
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How to "Do Up" Lace Curtains.

is an art understood perfectly at Anton
F1scher's. 9O6 G.. Not thread suffers by
the process employed there. Reasonable
rates. Curtains rehung If desired. Phone
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Money to lend at 4. 8 and per cent on
real estate. Frank 7. Rawlings, 1905 Pa. ave.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1903-10-01

Only One Night Out via c. and o.
to Nashville, Memphis and principal Ten
nessee points. Quick time and upto- late
serVice.-Advt.
Evening star., 1903-10-01
CITY ITEMS.
The Leader of Dark Beers.

Nat. Cap. Brewing Co.'S "Muenchener'
leads In quality. purity and popularity.
Phone 222 for case 2 doz., 81. % delivered l t
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When Surplus Money is Deposited

in banking department of Union Trust and
Storage Co. 1414 F St, 1t draws per cent
interest and is subject to check.-Advt.
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Expert Massage, Manicuring and

Shampooing, for ladies and gentlemen at
their homes or New Turkish Bath. 112i
Conn.aVe. New management. Phone 2SS3-M.
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Am Ancient Foe

To health and happiness is Scrofula
AS ugly as ever since time immc-
moral.
1t causes punches in the neck, dis
figures the skin, inhames the mu-
cous membrane, wastes the mus
cles, weakens the bones, reduces the
power of resistance to disease and
the capacity for recovery, and de-
velops into consumption.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
WIN rid you of it. radically and permanently, a
4 has rid thousands,
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Kerosene Oil, 10 cts; Gasoline, 13 cts.
per gallon each. We furnish the cans free.
Drop postal. or phone East 643. Home
Safety Oil Delivery, Half and X SITS. s. W.
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v. Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office,
612 9th st. Guarantees present prices.-Advt
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Extra Tenderloin Steak.

Hot Homemade Biscuits and Butter Pota-
toes and Coffee, a5c, special tomorrow at
Berens' Busy Cafe, 537-539 18th st. NV,
opp. Treasury. se26-s tu th-tf
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Drink Kenny's Teas and Coffees.
Highest quality.
Lowest prices.
Prompt deliveries. GO Stores
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| ", Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office,
! 612 9th st. Guarantees present prices.-Advt
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08

of her present extensive work. which Las grown until .t now Includes her main olit. In Denver. with branch Of Aces m Eau,1, City, Chicago, Ogden. Salt Lake Cly. Butte, Mont, and two iu Ouslr
 Her work extends from che Atlantic to Che Pacific She handles men not simply by yay.ya.s. but by trainioads. Ima-uc the unique feature of a wom- ana having ch.g-c Uf truiulOJd Of h- boring men. who las them SO thorough Iy iu hand that she never has any trou- llc wth tlom, They never ask her uuuee,,sugy questions. but obey her or der, implicitly and treat her with ut mo>, respect
 Mrs Atwood is assisted in her work Ly her GHu.har and says she Is the luly woman besides herself whom she has ey,r found who could take a Jraln- load of a.Ur.us men from New York and lrI every uur Cf them at his des- t.natuu acr.s, tbe continent without having trouble iu some manner on the way
 It Is u1 uac0umou sight ln Denver. Chlcac0 and numerous other places Co see Mrs Atwood a, tbe head of a large following uf h1or'ag men leading them Go a station f.r transportation.
 SL. nu-U -ly 1.d "lt is no under taking ef su Go handle man In the plural rrurer. but la the singular be Is grs.lu.1v f.--.jahle.'
 Mrs Atwood uas a large force Of men a, paer.e'lo. Ida. where the rall- road Is H.- hu.lt from B.ackfoOt Co Al.r,.y ,l,l.a Gp the Thunder noun tain mining district.
 When ln lSS; Mrs. Atwood found herself entirely thrown upon her own resources. with a baby girl. on aged fa- thcr and mother and large amount os debts upou her hands. and absolute ly nothing Jo begin on. not even expe- rlencc in earning her daily bread. one would naturally think that she would have been Respondent and. being a woman. would have sat down and cried. Ur at least would have tried teaching or some other work which comes In "woman's sphere"
 She. however. took up her husbands work where he had dropped it and has gone on Co success A load ot debt and a baby girl Co rcar-uot Co send her out and give some one else the responsiot- ity of bringing her up. but Co give her pareutll love and care-ls enough Co daunt the courage of most any average man. vet tlls dauntless little woman has not only lIqu.dated the debts and reared her own and adopted children but has made her a c0zy little home in Denver and has money on Interest," St. Louis P0st-Dispatch.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08
rn ,rnl. thr Ankle supple.

1T you want your child to have sup ole ankles. have her sic down i've min utes each day perfectly still Take her foot your left hand holding the ankle firm. and with the palm Of your band strike a few little blows on the bottom of her foot
 Then. holding the heel with your ieft hand. thus leaving the ankle free, take the tlp of her foot and gently work the ankle. turning the foot around. first outside and then inside. During the time Che ch.ld's muscles must not sti1- en. IT they are found to stiGen at first after very gcutly exercising them In this way for some days the stiffness should entirely depart and leave the muscles SO p'.able that no reasonable amount Of turning win affect them. Dancing Is very good exercise for making the child supple In all its mus cles as well as those of the ankle. and skating a little later will be found ben ehclaL provided it is lndulged In mod erately. Standing on one foot. holding the other or the ground and moving It up and down as far as lt VIII go. Is also a good exercise.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08

principle in life was never to expect too much of people. and in thls hes the great secret of happiness A large amount of worry and trouble comes from our too great expectations of peo- pie. We expect too much of our ehil. dren, for example. They must Do gift. cd. beautiful. obedient little compendi- ums of all the ylrtues and fl they are not an this we think bitter things and SOW wrinkles and gray hair and in health for ourselves. What right have we Co expect SO much of our ehildreni Blessed Is the parent who looks tol- srantly and philosophlcally on the faults of hls children and who realizes that he has no right to expect too much Of children as long as the law of hered- ity holds good. Unless we ourselves are gifted, beautiful and obedient to the will of somebody else we have no right to expect such perteetions of our children.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08
Family Invitations.

Itisa general rule that not more than three persons in the same household should accept an invitation. This rule may of course be broken when special circumstances seem to justify it A daughter may accept an invitation to a house where her mother has never been asked. and members of a family should not feel hurt when some are invited and others left out At the same time, in the case of weddings in church and for large general affairs a hostess should be careful to send invitations to all tho members of a family which she knows well
 It Is not polite to address the enyel- ope inelosing an invitation "Air. and Mrs. Brown and family"
 There should be a separate invitation for the Misses Brown and another for the brothers in the household
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08
uRpe.-~-S=%N~2 Gy WODa5S S@3WQ.e,I
MRS. S. ]. ATWOOD.

a Denver Woman Who Handles La
 boring Men by the Carload
 Mrs. S. J. Atwood Of Denver probably excels every other woman in the world in the magnitude ot her especial busi- ness. The vocation of thls genial little woman Is hughingly called by her catching hobocs." but Is more gener- ally known as an employment agency. Mrs. Atwood handles an the way from lOCOO Co lGOOOO men annually. accord ing Co Che public demand for labor. she controls an Che labor on the Oregon short Line. besides an the boarding trains and outfits on the same road, and furnishes numerous large contracting firms and railroads with men.
 Iu lSSG Nlrs. Atwood had one small office Iu Denver. which was the nucleus
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08
To Waterproof Cloth.

Take of powdered alum and sugar of lead each half an ounce and stir them Into a gallon of water, ard when the mixture is clear pour on the upper liquid. Immerse the cloth in this for twenty.sour hours then drain and press it The cloth will be uninjured in color and texture and win stand any amount of rain to which you are likely To be exposed.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08
DOLPHIN TN
Makes a Quick Run North on
 First Trip.

The pOpulr White Flyer Of the Alaska Steonshlp Co.'s feet, the Dolphin reached DOT, last night at 8 o'clock after a four dav run from Seattle. The Dolphin left Seattle with Io7 passengers and landed ~ Of them at Skigway.
 The Dolphin had OYI 900 tons leaving Seattle and I67 tone for Skagway alone besides several hsid of livestock.
 The Dolphin has been off the run for two months and Is now ln hns condition for the ssason's run.
 She will sail at 2 o'clock lhli morning and. will have AI passengers Including many local people,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08
shelf For Pet Books.

If you have already grouped your books according to your liking for them, lt will be found pleasant to set apart a special shelf or a chosen part of your bookcase for your intimate book friends the ones that you most respect, enjoy and are truly fond of. Then when In the mood for converse with a favorite author. you can turn to this special group, sure of finding what you want. or. 1T you do not care to open the vol tunes, you can read them by the backs"-that Is to say. you can by a mere glance at the books themselves cOnjure up. as if by magic charm the scenes. personages and often the very words that lie wlthin.-St. Nicholas.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08
rnr thn Hom. senm.tress.

To make a pretty and comfortable petticoat cut the skirt about a quarter Of a yard shorter than walking length. Make it the same length all around Sew this on the machine. Sew on the hem a plalted silk rufle, cut on the straight of the material. about six Inches deep. On the edge of the plait cd rufties sew a narrow bias rutie about two inches deep.
 Do not set the rufies on the skirt proper as the skirt Is easier to walk in' wears better and rustlcs more 1T the rufaos are set on the bottom. Small plaits arc prettier than large ones.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08
nnintr snchet RaEs.

Little sachet bags Of silk may be hung unobtruslvely upon the backs Of chairs to supply a faint. elusive scent to the room. 1T that Is liked. These should be alled with dried leaves of sweet geranlum. lemon yerbena and lavender mixed, or of lemon verbena alone. 1T that delightful odor Is pre- ferred.
 They make sweet sachets for the handkerchief box or the linen closet or the bureau drawer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08
RtTGRN
Rev. N. B. Harrison Is COm-
 ing Back.

Rev. Norman B. Harrison writes from Caldwell, N. ]. on Jan. TO that be be- lleves ln the future of Alaska and hopes to number himself amOng It's inhabitants To about two months. Mr. Harrison expects to go to Hllnss wLsre he will sngaGs To the work of establishing an Indian lndust- rial school and will conduct the services at the Presbyterian church at that place.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08
A wnmnn Inmher pealer.

A Californian. Mrs Mary Cogglns by name, has shown that a woman may win success in the business of lumber dealer. She Is at the head of a box factory and attends to all the details of the business, although one of her sons holds the position of general man ager. She Is interested also In the management of two sawmills and sew eral thousand acres of timber land.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08
Ribbon Roller.

A small sized rolling pin is a handy article on which to roll ribbons and thus help to preserve their freshness Select a roller Of good wood. carefully sandpaper and then var lsh. 80 as to bring out the grain and color. Gid the ends and give an extra touch of orna- mentation by tying bows of satin rib bon on the handles.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08
MAsOnIo Meeting

There win be a regular communication of White Pass Lodge No. IIj, F. &A N. on Thursdlv evening, Feb. s, ln thslr hall, No. s2s Fourth avenue.
 Work ln E, A.
 Sojoumlng and visiting brethem arc ordlally Invited to meet with us.
 By order of the W. M.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08
ANNIVERSARY
Y.P. c. E. Will Celebrate
 Founding.

The skoEway Society of Chrlstian en- dsavor of the Presbyterian church, will celebrate the 2Ist annlysrsary of the organ lz ,tlon ihIs evening ln the maln auditor lum of the church, at 6:3' p. m. All mem' bsrs arc urgently requested to bs present. There will bo a special program of music, addresses and other Interesting features
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08
cosy Corner Lamp.

A brilliant shade for a eozy corner lamp Is made of light amber colored satin, fringed with small glass beads in the same shade. The fringe Is deep, and the effect of the light shining through the yellow beads Is wonderful ly soft and effective.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08

Don't sleep with the mouth open. Dust and gritty particles floating in the atmosphere, entering the trap thus set for them. injure the enamel of the teeth by irritation.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08

Tea should be kept In either a tin ol glass vessel which has a lid, as 1t h necessary to keep 1t tightly covered.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08

if you want to be well Informed on local happenings, subscribe for the Daily Alas kan. Phone TO.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08
For Sale. old Paper.
old papers a,c bundle at thl, office.

Don't forget that 54l Sixth avenue, ls the place to go for the finest llne of cigars and tobacco, fruits, confectionery, station ery and all the latest popular books, mag azlnes and papers ln the city. J. F. Falr- banks, proprietor.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08
Tn. rink Is In full blast.

Best baths in the city at the Principal sarbsr Shop. Opposite Board of Trade
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08

After preparing onions one should wash ones hands ln cold water with a little salt. but no soap.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08
Valentines

Get them at Bakers bookstore, on Latest designs; lowest prices.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08

Never permit the sun to shine on mirror It ruins 1t for all time.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08
A n.rin. For HnnnInr...

One of the youngest looking women we have ever known was one whose
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08

Celebrated Washbum mandollns, gull ,ars and baniOs. Bakers Book Store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08

New Lace Curtain, at E. R. Peoples,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-08
THE AMUR
Will Leave Shortly After
 loon Today.

The steamship Amur Is billed to leave at noon today, but may be delayed for a few hours.
 When the C. P. N, S.S. Co.'S office closed last night, TO passengers were booked for the trip.