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The Alaska prospector., 1905-05-04

hitting the debts of peasants to the amount of s45.OC0,OOO. An explosion this morning in a ter rorist bomb factory killed two men. Many more bombs were seized but no arrests. have been made.
 San Francisco, May 2-Jabez White is in prime condition. Sports here believe that ii Britt wins he will have to go some.
 Milwaukee. May Ut is declared that Banker Bigclow's mind is af- fected. It is generally admitted that over-contidence in his business ability rather than any attempt to defraud, was the cause of the losses to the bank.
 Chicago, May 2-The rioting of strikers still continues Many col oaed teamsters have been substi. tuted for the strikers. and today q lawless mob roamed the city at tacking and beating every colored teamstcr they could find. The crowd had several free fights with the police. The department stores are forced. owing to the lack of drivers. to deliver goods by the postal street cars.
 New York. May, 2-B. Scott. agent for the Washington Life In- surance Co. in Washington and Oregon, has been arrested, charged with embczzling $l0,O00.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-05-04

1 ,4S1 400 pounds. worth s5O,sS4 in the same month in the fiscal year 1901.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-05-04

The Alaska halibut fisheries are productive every month in the year. Even in the month of Jan uary this year there was shipped from Alaska to the United States fresh halibut weighing nearly one million pounds and valued at $2S,2 The ha!ibu; fisheries are increasing their output every month, line shipments from Alaska in January last year were valued at $22,l3S. In the first seven months in the current fiscal year the shipments amounted to 4,545,- OOS pounds, worth at the polnt> oi shipment $ll6,z1l, as again [
The Alaska prospector., 1905-05-04

But the governor claims, perhaps truthfully, that an exaggerated use has been made of his words by the promoters of certain Alaska mines. Others have been caught in the same trap. Only a few days ago a Chicago editor found it necessary to say that he had not recom- .mended mining proposition in Alaska. He had certified to the character of the promoter, and his words were adroitly used so as to seemingly approve the enterprise sin which the man was engaged.
 It is the part of charity to sus- pend judgment on the Governor until he can be heard, and sensible people will. Meanwhile nobody thinks he will resign his office or be kicked out.-Guide.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-05-04

The decision of the United States supreme court in the Rasmussen case gives to Alaska the blessings of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. henceforth, as Alaskans can enjoy all tine constitutional guarantees. It is a matter of con graduation that We are still under the old flag, no representation to congress to the contrary, notwith- standing.-Dispatch.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-05-04
Notice of Forfeiture,
NaldeZAlys,t F.L I

Valdez, AlUs.iI. Feb. Ii, l9Oj To A. :. toldberg. Christ pcdcrson. Gus John. son and W. hanke:
 lo,l gre hereby nbtiiieh that l have expen- ded during lne year i9ai txiD) four hundred dollar, in labor and Improvements upon inc th" following quartz claims. to-wit: the ".o- sGNangcn' "fetirrSpu' ''li.lman" anG Julia located near the Jaksina river in the Eagle Mining BIs.rirl, Alaska. s.nd recorded in Book ] on pages 2S, 2i0 and Z;l of tbe Eagle Mining Records, in order to hold said claimS un- deT the provisions 1f section .32i cf the Re visea Statutes of the United States and the amendment theret', approved Jan. 22, lsso concerning annual lnbpr upon mining claims, being the amount required to hold said claims for the period ending Dee. Fl, l9Oi. And ii within ninety days from the personal service of this notice or within ninety days after tht publication thereof. you faii or rause to con tribute your portion of such expenditure as e,-owncrs, your interest in said claims will be- come the property of the subscribed, your co. owner who has made the required expendi ture by the terms oi said section.
 K. l. FIELD. First publication February l6, lalj.
 Last publication, May IS. l9nj.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-05-04

The Seward people, by their grasping policy have lost a very important addition to their town. They will find out in the long run that it does not always pay to try and stick the government.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-05-04

Now is the time 10 clean up your yards and pre- ent any danger oi sickness when warm weather starts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

theirs that day and they took posses sion right royalty: these old people who doubtless never dremat that one day in Chicago they were to be at home in marble halls And yet they fitted in remarkably well, many of them of that old school sort we of brusque to-day regret ds vanished good; they greeted one another with deeper bow than we are wont to see now; the ready wit was there, but was less prominent than the courtesy; there was all air of alert leisure, of time enough. but no slothfulness nor senility.
 From the moment of entering the outer doors we saw something unusual was doing in the library, even down in the lower hall groups of snowy-haired men were standing about, shaking hands with newcomers, or enthusiasti- cally exchanging you remembers" And. scorning such a lazy invention as the elevator, plucky old men were mounting the stairs, going bit slow ly, 1t is true. but seemingly uncOn- scious. in the desire to get to crony of the long ago. of stiffness, rheuma- tism, any of the hindrances of beset- ting old age
 The danes were out in gOodly num- bers and there was an impression re- ccived of company of more than unusual distinction. though our critics tell us We Americans have not yet ar rived at distinction. Whatever be the verdict of us as whole. it seemed to us that day that the pioneer folk be- fore us were men of unusual tineness of face and suggestion of spirit; the women remarkable assemb!age of comedy matmns, their intelligent faces and gay good humor noticeable. Of course they were not all grandmoth- CTS; there were present daughters and granddaughters of pioneers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

ing in quiet smile. The elder day had sway in Chicago, an elder day when history was making.
 IL was hard to believe that these gentlemen of broadcloth and fine linen belonged to the era of log houses and Tail-splitting. out the store clothes were not so dominant one failed to note the strong fiber of the bearers Though so many of the faces were of scholarly refinement. the men gener- ally seemed. if not exactly robust. wiry and with yet goodly store of vitality.
 Such boys they were as they swapped stories and brought up pranks of half T century and more ego. and the danes looi.ed on indul- gently. with an air of Boys will be boys" Here was an unusually short man. banker of wealth and culture, who speaks French. German. Italian and English impariially. standing be- side a tall. thin gentleman. the very ideal of the tall, thin schooimaster. the two highly respected citizens larghing immoderately over the 50- yesr-old joke of the long and short of it." Here was big real estate man (big in business sensel, greeting like a loag lost brother an IndiaD-negro acqsIntance of settler days. when d man stood largely for what he could do with his two hands. It was very democratic and social, and. for the moment at least. money and money distinctions were laid at rest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

rcrnanuo IS great run. lie uwelis su much with the past he is little spoiled by the vaunting present. We laughed and laughed over Fernandos dry humor, sly attacks on greed, his un- expurgated descriptions of the amuse- ments of the early days.
 Not that the stories were strong. but Fernando drew not the veil of illusion the chronicler is apt to hide truth un- der. Fernando acknowledged there was rum in the old days and sharpers, and because of this honesty of tone we be- Heved him when he told us the town, however, as a whole indulged in in- nocent, wholesome amusements. He told of the sleigh rides to Widow Bar rle's tavern, of the social gatherings in Sangawash tavern, of the first danc- ing master, of that old landmark, Me- Vicker's theater
 Next in interest to us was Lewis 1sbell, bent. olive-skinned, white haired, keene-eyed man of S7. His claim to fame lies in the fact that he was Chicago's first barber and had the proud distinction of giving MT. Me- Cormick his first shave after the com ing of the latter to Chicago The old fel- low might from his looks have been any, thing-a half or French marquis. He was distinguished looking, with that dark face framed in the long snowy locks, the features hsgh-bred rather than otherwise, the bearing that of one expecting friendliness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
HOW THE TEACHER TAUGHT
An Example of the Original View of Things Child May
 Take.

In their efforts to teach children, pa- rents are often surprised by the original views which the youngsters take, and by their presentation of views which. while they may be but partial, are at least cor rect and discriminating 50 far as they go, says Edwin J. Prindle, in St. Nicholas.
 It occurred to father, who noticed carpenter hammering upon the roof of distant house. that he would give his little son (eight years oldC a lesson in physics, by calling attention to the fact that the blows of the hammer could be seer before the sound made by them could be heard. and explaining that the difference in time between the seeing of the blows and the hearing of the noise was due to the fact that light travels much faster than sound He sought to introduce the subject by asking the boy if he understood why it was that he could see the hammer fall before he could hear the noise of the stroke. He was as- tonished to receive the reply: Yes; it's because my eyes are nearer to the ham, mer than my ears"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23


 addressing. When the track of blood was followed it led to the door of the room which the girl musician used as her studio. The door was locked. When broken open the woman was found upon the floor with a poniard in her throa.. The character of the knife became at once important. Its blade curved like a scimiter. The handle which was of pearl, bore an undecipherable mark sug- gesting . cost-of-arms. IL breathed the atmosphere of the lands of the vendetta. The only person in town who was known to have visited foreign countries was Chapman.
 Tn the girl $ room was found letter written from Barcelona, Spain. by Chap man. There were other letters also. among them one from her father, an Englishman. who. from the crest upon the seal. appeared to be a nobleman.
 Although Chapman had not been seen at the hotel. the evidence appeared to warrant his arrest When appre- pended and told of his sweetheart's death he seemed strangely affected. bu, . offered no explanation. When searched a handkerchief known 10 have belonged 70 the girl was found in his possession.
 On the day of the trial the courtroom vas crowded with spectators It was understood that there was a witness no, known to the defense. Upon this witness the state relied for conviction. Al five o'clock the prosecutor. James T. Ronald rose. He was a remarkable man. o. powerful stature. commanding in neigh; and possessing a trumpet-toned voice He called to the haiIifI: Bring ir Mrs Martha Braddoa,
 "A stir of interest ran through the courtroom Mrs. BTaddon was the gen. I.oId lady whose apartments were next to ;hose of the dead girl.
 She said that she had known Chap man from his bOyhood: had known the dead girl for two years; had known f the love bet~een Chapman and ths lead girl from the girls confession Then in the tense stiffness she testi- sed thaton the day of the tragedy she vas rscIiriug in 5e- room when she heard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

Thompson was pioneer woman phy- sician of the northwest. and in this character and also in that of philan- thropist. she well deserves the tribute now bestowed upon her memory. In 1865 she founded the Mary Thompson Hospital for Women and Children (situated at Adams and Paulina streetsl. and all her life was active and generous in giving a helping hand. The noted surgeon, Dr. Nicholas Senn, wrote for the ceremony of the unveil- ing these words: This ceremony marks an important epoch in the med- ical history of Chicago. Hundreds of women owe their success in life to Dr Thompson's noble precept and un- tiTing energy in the interests of the betterment of the educational adyan- tases of her sex The memory of this physician lives aGd will continue to live in the hearts of the people of Chi cago."
 The following tribute suggests the many-sided character of this woman physician: During a years of unin- terrupted professional work, Dr. Thompson proved that a woman can be a bold yet conservative surgeon. a rational scentist an industrious stu dent. conscientious teacher. warm- hearted philan;hropist. and a sympa- tAetic friend. This is 9 memorial to a woman who established The position of women in the medical profession of our city and throughout the great northwest
 hATHFRINE POPE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Novel Race,

An exciting race that has been in progress for five years ended recently. with an interesting result, at Dover, Eng land. Rival staffs of engineers have been engaged in building two break- waters to protect the admiralty harbor. The western breakwater, 4,O0O feet ill length. was 6S0 feet longer than the east ern breakwater, but only three' days elapsed between the laying of the final blocks of both. As result of the work 8 million and quarter tons of con- crete enclose more than 600 acres of an. chorage.-Youth's Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Hansom's Glory Waning.

It is the constant falling of the han som cab which accounts for Its decline. Its glory is departing. We have discov- cred that there is no real enjoyment in hanging on tightly. and firmly planting both feet against the doors while a scared horse goes skating down perilous inclines; moreover, women especially resent the monetary loss they suffer by the contact of dirty wheel with new frock. Several well-known fashionable ladies use nothing now but "coupes. or, failing them, ur-wheelers. Onlooker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Bad Break.

At dinner given by an English mo- bleman, ar old gentleman rose to pro- pose a toast, and although his opening sentence was enthusiastically applaud ed. it. was evidently not quite what he had intended it should be- T feel. said he. that for a very plain country squire like myself to addresse this learned com pany is indeed to cast pearls before swine. ."-London Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

asked some of the women to come over one afternoon to have tea with her. Fernando'S mother wasn't very anxious about going clear out there just for cup Of tea, but finally put on her bon net and with neighborly intention sal lied forth. Arrived. she was told by the apologetic wife that the husband had locked up the chest of tea and gone away with the key, he declaring he didn't want their tea all drunk up by lot of people happening in. The man. Fernando went on to remark, left large estate when he died.
 One old chap described the Dear born school, where the three R's were taught to the hapless youngsters of early Chicago. As he told of old teach CTS, the old curriculum. the grades, upper floor and lower floor" heads wagged in confirmation of the old memories; and when he sang bar of one of the old songs. the audience was quite carried away, childhoods music taking them back as nothing else did.
 One citizen that knows about real estate gave a brief summary of the growth of real estate values. and we heard of a physician that wildly spent $327 for a plot of ground out on the prairie, and because of this piece of foolishness for awhile losing caste among his patrons, his sanity under suspicion. To-day the value of the plot is up in the millions. the corner that where stands Mandel's great store.
 Unwearied. the old folk stayed on and on that evening, and when they rose for Aud Lang Syne eyes were bright. spirits undaunted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Ideal Saddle Horse,

The ideal saddle horse is from 15 to l6 hands high, short-backed and well coupled. It has thin. high withers. q long, well-arched neck and long. keen ear we'll set on the head The tail should be set high on the trump. and the trump itself should be somewhat sloping. The horse should have, besides, flat, sinewy bones in its legs and a medium sized foot.-Country Life in America.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Spring Migration of Bires.

Cold as is February, it is the beGs- ming of various life-interests of spring and summer Among the birds to sY- rive. beginning at the middle Of ths month. are the woodcock. purple grackle. rusty blackbird. red-winge4 blackbird. phoebes and several otherA The list varies in different places. Many four-footed animals resume ae. tivity at this season. and even some reptiles crawl out or warmest dayx-- gt- Nicholas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

showing how human life may be saved by the sound of voice.
 It was in the state of Washington. just after my campaign for governor. In the little town where Chapman was wis., iting lived a young woman who was or ganist in the principal church. Next to her apartments in the hotel were those of an elderly lady who acted as her chaperon. The girl, who was gifted as an elocutionist, was not only the pride of the little city, but the object of almost universal affection. Chapman was re- garded as handsome ne'er-do-well nevertheless his devotion to her and her attachment to him were recognized by all.
 ,,.a One day a stream of blood was ob- , served triclNling from the top of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Other Tribute to a Pioneer.

HERE recently was unveiled at the Art institute a portrait bust of Dr. Mary Thomp- son. the first statue to be ere .- ed to a woman physician in ths United States. The bust. which was presented to the Art institute. is the work of Dan- iel French.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
In Alaska.

'ls there a thermometer in this town?" asked the half-frozen tourist.
 "Oh, yes. pard.' drawled the postmas- ter. There is Catamount Charley. He wears four pair of barskin brooches when it is zero and puts on another pair every time it drops ten degrees. Just count how many pair he has on and you can tell the exact temp 'ature. Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Lusty Old Men.

ObODI calle0 the roll or aged, ages were politely ig- nored. From the wall Lincoln, large as life, looked d ow n on tn 6 thrOngs, end our f a n cy imagined
 him quietly taking part in listening to the stores fly ng b acK an d
 forth. We seemed
 10 see the canvas wrinkles deepeu-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Don E.Gix1te CentenarY.

By way of celebrating the centenary of Don Quixote, next May. the Mar quesa de Squilacke will arrange great festival in Madrid. at which all of the guests, as we'll as the servants, will ap- pear in the costume of the time when that knight is supposed to have lived.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
PIONEERS CELEBRATE.
EARLY SETTLERS HOLD JUBI-
 LEE IN PUBLIC LIBRARY.
REMEMBRANcES EXCHANGED
Young Fellows of Four-Score Assem- ble and Tell What Chicago Was Like in Other Days - First
 Statue to Woman Physician.

ou- locker found the public library a place of peculiar interest the other day, and felt hap py at being al lowed freedom to stroll about the rooms given over for the time being to the pioneer families. met to- gether for old Sake's sake.
 The second floor of the library was
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
The Stories Swapped.

ERNANDO JONES told a good one.
 He said one of the early settlers, q man of growing means, took it into his head to move way out on the prairie, pitched his cabin clear over on Madison street, n 0 W t h e very
 W h irl pool of things. Well, his wife got lonely way off there and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
A Few Characters.

N the evening reception vas an afternoon affair these indefatiga- ble old folks came
 together to listen
 to a programme the principal per formers of which were men eighty odd years young. The first and most interesting Of the old settler enter tainers was Fer nando JonsS who
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Sanitary Instinct.

Modern Mother-Why, child alive, what are you taking off that dolly's clothes for?
 Modern Child-I'm going to 'zamine her to see if she's been vaccinated. l cant have 'er spreadin' 'tagion among my other dollies.-Baltimor American
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

place for himself in public life. Few men ever came to Washington with greater prejudiees against him than did Mir. Tillman. To-day he has as many friends in the United States sen- ate as any other member of that body. He has offended every rule of the sen- ate and has shocked the dignified sen- ators many time and oft. and has even engaged in fsticuffs within the sacred precincts of the senate cham Der. Despite all this his honesty and his willingness to give and take in a fair fight on the floor have won him respect and affection. He is not a law yer. but has proven a tough antagonist for some of the best lawyers on the floor and has gained their admiration
 The senator is a man of domestic tastes. and he has won the hearts of many of his colleagues by inviting ..-em to his house to partake of gen. uine southern hospitality. He has an old South Carolina negress as a cook. and the dinners he gives 70 his sen atorial friends are appreciated above the best banquets served in the city. Novhere else do they get three-year- old Smithfield ham. pure hominy. South Carolina rice. corn bread ard a multitude of southern delicacies in the profusicn ard perfection that they ipd on Senator Tillman-s table These eood things are washed down by a soft
 pleasant native wine made from the scuppernosg grape It is at his table ard in his home that the senator is seen at his beS- He is an exceedingly well read man and chack ful1 of poetry and sentiments His -pitehfork- Is only for spectacular 'u<e- and thoR Who know hin best know lin for . wafR-hearted. hoepitabse sentleDan-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
The Real Senator Tillmau,

l llIhFOhh Ben
 Tiilman. the fiery. eloquent senator from South Caro- lima. is again the victim of a serious throat affection. and his friends are greatly worried
 about his condi- tion. This prod uct of the Pal metto state has m a d c a unique
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

can IeA more aDJut the history of In dian and Indian trading days than per- haps anyone hOw liv.ng in the city. Fernando is si. Fernando lives on ex- elusive Prairie avenue. Fernanl
 nc-es vith folk of high dsgree: bul
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Reversing the Usual Order.

Balty Moore-I notice that colored pugilist is planning to start prize fight Gt three o'clock and get married at five
 Calvert, Jr.-This is certainly the age of revolutionizing old customs and get ting things reversed. Baltimore Amer ican.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
A1AS Ss o~-n -..AaAk.

Fair Patient-"What' it sign of, doc tor. when you keep yawning in com- pany?
 Doctor-A sign that you are being bored. think.Ally Sloper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Her CriIciSnn

The men are all crazy tO know her" T think they must be.~-N. 0. Times Democrat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
English and French

There are four times as many vores in the English language as in the French.-Manchester Union.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Killed in Streets.

Persons are killed at the rate of ore for every cay in the rear in New York city streets by vehicles
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
The Musical Pore

Pope Plus x likes to play the Yiauo, ani he is 2 sEill=s pFavsr-