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The Washington times., 1905-06-11

open and SO daEcayin~, the springs by
which they close. For most oven doors
are arranged to close automatically un-
less the spring is released by a pres
sure ,ioNnward-as simple an arrange
reent as the proper adjusting of wir dow
shades.
Don't let the gas burn anything but
Il rluC flame: when it shows yellow turn.
il down. if you would combine the best
results and the least expenditure OF gas
Yellow light is the Illuminating point.
which isn't necessary for cooking; In
fact, If you make u test by heating
water in different receptacles over two
sets Of burners, one burning a blue
flame. the other a yellow. the blue fame
will make the water boil sooner
A lot of little things have been invent
ed 10 go with gas ranges-a trio of
saCcopans. each thrce-slded, which fit
together in the space usually occupied:
by single round one. making it pos
sible TO cook three things at once with
only one set of burners going; and
broiler which catches the rich drippings
from the meat in little grooves. so that
they can be poured over the meat when
It is transferred from broiler 10 platter.
Is another convenience which reveals
its value in more deliciously broiled
things.
Instead of setting irons on one to a
hole, comes q little extension which
slips on over the hole in trice and Is
large enough to heat three irons at
once.
And an cdd cooking boiler, good for
boiling anything. but fitted out with
epecial appliances for asparagus and
ccIn; steamer. with tiny round hole
high on one side, which becomes a
whistle when the water In the lower
pan boIls away enough to need replen-
ishing-these are only hints of the
many things which come to rob sum
mer cooking of some OF It's terrors.
The Washington times., 1905-06-11

rubber for the patch pockets. and stitch
rubber-lined bands for the comb and
brush holder
The long pocket at The bottom is for
the washrag and the big pocket for the
sponge, while the tooth brush is stuck
through the three loops al the top. Then
the case Is folded Or rolled, according
to how full 1t Is, and tied with an inch
wide ribbon
The other case is as large as the
whole lower half of your closet door
is meant to hang there when you are
AT home to hold your shoes, and to roll
up when you travel. keeping the shoes
from rubbing against each other.
Denim. linen-taffeta and cretcnne are
all good materials to make them of.
Each row Of pockets Is made In one
with the divisions made by tapes stitch
ed fiat, and each pocket is a big box
pleat. with a casing running clear
across, through which a strong elastic
is run to keep the tops from sagging
down.
The decoration at the top is a form of
buttonhoIing. with the stitches widely
spaced; or featherstitching with heavy
mercerized cotton, may be used. But the
word shoes does seem a bit redun-
Can't
Another kind Of shoebag, less cum
bersome. TOO. is n set of little bags, each
Just plS eHouSE 70 ioid pair of shoes,
and each bag .oade Of a different Gre
tonne. striped or figured In gay colors.
There's an advantage, too, In not hay-
ing to take along case for six to pro-
tect q couple of pairs of shoes
Workbags-the tintest Of their race
and the dainty little nightgown bags.
made Of nainsook and lace as exquisite,
ly as bit OF lingerie Itself; small linen
medicine cases. strengthened by stiff
cardboard and furnished with rubber
coTked bottles; wee cases, for eve-v Size
silver bodltn: pin cases, with ali sorts
and sizes Of pins, and wee "housewife;'
bags fitted out like the famous bag of
the Swiss Family Robinson, with doz-
ems of necessary things-it's easy to find
variety enough even In following the
rule of having It useful. '--e
have II pretty at the same time
whether It's a gift or for yourself.
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out and cleaned thoroughly every day
or with cst-iron under surface ANA
top that swings up on hinges, leaving
the part around the burners open
With the best Of the ranges. the burn
ers, grouped togetheT---l a circular bit.
lift off. too, for better getting at the
lower surface. But keep the burners
clean, as well-it all helps with the
work
Every now and then the pipes should
be taken out and thoroughly scrubbed
in soda water, and a general overhaul
ing given the range. not only to have
1t perfectly clean, but TO more readily
cetect possible leak or an imperfect
connection with the gas
All these little details seem exagger-
ated until yo,:ve actually used a gas
stove-until you've done broiling over
1t, realized the drippings, which show in
uns:ghtly (and ill-smeiljng. If left on)
spots of grease. Or until the jets grow
fitful and sp!utter
Open both oven doors just before you
light your range; you or a servant may
have left gas tet carelessly turned on.
and the accumulated gas must have an
outlet The open doors will let It out
without any danger of their being blown
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it will last over delicate cooking oper-
alton: 70 hurried making up a fire in
the early morning-when fires seem de-
terniined not to burn and pots not to
boil
For the woman who does her own
work, there's nothing like them-woa't
be, until some genius evolves a radium
stovei The -coan who has servants
will find that the Tightening of LAX or
reacts, not only in actual money-saving,
but in good humor even on those dread
ed days consecrated to work, when
some unwary. unexpected guest drops in.
But to enjoy them at their best Qn
fact to get along with them at all, for
nothings SO cranky" as q good thing
misused) they must be kept in exquisite
order-the kind our grandmothers digni-
fed with the name of apple pie" They
must be cleaned and kept well polish
ed (as with coal stoves, not only to i'm
prove their appearance, but 10 prevent
rusting.
Wonderful strides have been made in
their manufacture-improv that
make it possible for every nook and
Granny to be got at for cleaning The
better ranges are made with drip-pans
which can be (and should be) slipped
The Washington times., 1905-06-11

." HERE isn't a time in the year
when tempers and digestions
(perhaps one includes the other)
are more easily upset. Coal
stoves gather all the heat IN the world
and fling it at you aggressively. Chat
ing dishes-easy TO cock with-mean
wearisone lot of work to constantly
refill that lamp and "clean up" after
each thing is cooked
Gas ranges solved the problem in
simple way Turn the gas on, cook one
or dozen things al tin1e-turn It off,
and your kitchen is ready to be set in
order and you yourself ready to sit
down In cool comfort.
Little stoves come-too small to be
called stoves-looking more like a big
round stand for irons. but mighty salts
factory for light housekeeping or for
use In emergencies.
Big ones come. with ovens, and won
deTful ways of heating whole boiler
fun CT water in few minutes. And
between the big and little stoves, come
a host Of different sizes and different
shapes, to fit into out-of-the-way places.
There's no waiting for the fire to
''come up no worrying over whether
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The Things You'll Need at Camp

appointing things imaginab able-they soil
so much sooner than they do in town.
and. even with the rudest form of
roushing It. you want to be neat. Pink
and blue waists. especially the darker
shades of the colors, are the most sat
isfactory; and take some sort of a. dark
stock along to year with turnover col
lars. Stiff collars witt usually just as
you start off for an all-day tramp, ard
by the time You get back to camp,
they re,
Woolsn skirts are preferable to those
OF lin IN or cotton. You're sure to sit
on damp rocks and in wet boats. and
even the invigorating air isn't enough
TO keep YOU from taking cold. Have
your skirts made short-you're going to
make trails and climb mountains and
do a thousand things that long skirt
would maize impossible.
Boots-good, high ones, that lace
strongly around your ankles-you ought
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v Y have brough. about a revo-
luton in hairdressing to set
them off-there are possibilities to be
realized in your last years lingerie hat.
AT flrst sight It seems hopeless. but
rip II carefully apart. taking out every
dampening just a little and ironing on
several thicknesScs of blanket to make
the embroidery stand out better The
dampeninS, II 1t is done very lightly,
ought to make the embroidery like new
again. II 1t is soiled. it will have to
be washed. of course; but don't wash 1t
unless you have to. Last years styles,
stuff that 1t would be better to cut
away the soiled parts If they come in
possible" places. Embroidery almost
always betrays the fact that 1t has been
washed.
If it must be, though, do 1t up with
do, put ammonia in the water unless
you want your remade hat to yellow.
Go around the edges with a sharp pair
OF scissors, trimming and trimming un-
Ill none of the little telitale frayed edges
are left
one OF the characteristics of the new
lingerie hats is the way the embroidery
is stretched on the frames: so 1t is
good plan to get all this preparatory
work done first, and then buy your
frame, according not only to its becom-
ingness, but to- your embroidery.
Stretch the embroidery Cor lace, which
ever IL may be) fiat on the frame, the
edges following the outlines, and the
fuilness eased OF toward the crown by
little deftly set darts. by which 1t must
be made to lie perfectly fiat. Several
tiny darts are better than fewer large
ones. making the edge set more smooth
~ and being much less noticeable
The Washington times., 1905-06-11

to have, and --Iendid ones come for
just such outing purposes; but IL you
don't want TO go to that expense. take
along ali the old ones you can muster
up and oil them well before you start
wearing them; and get pair of leg
gins.
Don't be fascinated by attractive
walking hats, with quills effectively
thrust through the side-get soft felt
hat. that can be crumped up and sat
on. ard punched out to look like itself
In spite of ali it has gone through.
Heavy underclothes you'd better take
along-it gets chill sometimes in the
"a he bnna5 s,s',., Z,
sleep out of doors: and a blanket-the
heaviest you can find, and anything but
white
A sweater, bathing suit (there's sure
to be a lake about, bloomers and a
coat, undercio-heS, and handkerchiefs,
and you've about completed your lisl,
only have los and lots of everything.
The Washington times., 1905-06-11

For trimming use a plume, in white
or the palest tint Of a color. or mass
flowers under the brim, which rolls high
on the left side. softenins the prim lit
tie arrangement Of roses and forget
me-nots with loops OF the ribbon which
was on the hat you've just remodeled.
If your medallions were very ane
embroidery with ho9ar pattern, and
IN good enough cordi.ton 20 warrant
the work, go over the en,bro l6ery in
the palest shades that those flowers
come in. keeping IL as rluch to a COM
pination of pink and blue as possible.
Medallions embroidered In colors are
new this year for hats. Eut the colors
must be exquisitely pale. or the dainty
effect will be lost.
The Washington times., 1905-06-11

frills, by the way, make q soft facing
that Is wonderfully becoming.
OF course, you've let the edge of the
embroidery On the top Of the brin1 ex-
tend just over the edge of the frame
a pretty little effect will be gained If
you set just under the embroidery q
very fun frill Of vaienciennes-So narrow
as to be Just the suggestion of a friil,
but which softens the outline as O ruch-
ing does the too severe line Of q collar
II your hat last year was OF medal
lions, trimmed with valenciennes edging,
match the lace as nearly as YOU can in
an all-over.. stretching II neatly on the
frame and. setting the medallfons
around on the brim and over the crown
and pleatitg the edging. It's the best
The Washington times., 1905-06-11

TT DEPENDS, of course. somewhat
on the sort of camp you're going to,
j although certain rules govern every
sort of camp outfit.
If you mean TO rough (which is the
truest form of campfng-don't .ake any
good clothes along. except your travel
ing dress. which you'll pack away the
first night~you get into the woods, and
leave there until you are ready to come
into civilization again.
White shirt waists are the most dis
The Washington times., 1905-06-11

the linen or cotton washable stuffs, so
that the wet things can't stain it.
Cut your rubber sheeting twcntyfour
inches long and nine CT ten wide, and
cover on one side, being careful to baste
the rubber and covering together close
to the edge--bastings will pull out of
the cloth without leaving a mark, but
make tiny holes in the rubber. which
grow larger, in spite OF the most care
full handling.
Line pieces of the covering with the
The Washington times., 1905-06-11
TIE REf1ODELINO OF A LINGERIE HAT.

" 7 ITH all the radical changes in
AA hat styles-changes which
v v have brought about a revo-
The Washington times., 1905-06-11

Cover the crown as smoothly as the
rest. usills big medallion for the top
IL you can match your embroidery. Face
the brin with embroidery or with the
sheerest stuff you can find that has a
little bosiy to it, and cover 1t with mar
row frills of vaienciennes lace. The
The Washington times., 1905-06-11

7 T'S always question what to do
with sponge and tooth brushes or a
washrag when you're traveling-if
it's only the tiny overnight trip. So,
The Washington times., 1905-06-11

way to cover up any defects made By
using il last year Put the pIeating
around the edge of the brim and outline
the nedallionS that face the brim with
1T. The result VIII be as airy a crea-
ton can be made. with never a hint
in its style Of having seen another
summer.
The Washington times., 1905-06-11
70 Hux ia yo1r1 <runF

if you're thinking of making gift for
some one who is going away, try
rubber case for those very things.
Get sheet rubber fthe light color is
best) and tape-there's regular tape that
comes for binding rubber; and for COW
ering a thin silk; or, better still, one OF
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-30
Colonization Co.npan-

The Alaska Colonization X De-
 velopment Co. is the name of q .Hcw corporation which has trans
 lerred its charter to Alaska. filing
 copy with the clerk of the court t Valdez.
 This is the company which has had representatives at Aurora this fail Investigating the possibilities
 of starting q colony. They have decided to go ahead with the scheme and have incorporated to
 engage in all lines of business which can be handled in this coun-
 try.
 Tine board of directors consists f0i Alex G. Hornborg, Walter c urcli, $. E. Ellison, G. l., Ro!in-
 son and E. 5. Churchill, of New
 York.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-30
Ryan Goes as Delegate Ryan Works Scheme On Alaskans Goes as the Onp Delegate. Revolution III Russia Looks
 Serious.
Delegate.

Seattle, Nov. 29-Dick Ryan. the delegate appointed by the Alaska convention to represent the Second district at Washington this winter. has been agreed upon hv the other delegates elected as the man to go to Washington. carry- ing proxies from them. Hc will present the memorial adopted bv the convention and attempt to se- cure a seat as delegate from Alas aa. He will leave for the East Saturday. In an interview he stated that the agitation for terri :orial government would be dropped ihis session, giving as reason that t might discourage capital from
 investing in Alaska. He says he will wait until congress devises some equitable form of government for the people. The delegates are favorable toa commission to han die Alaskan affairs, provided they ftre elected ny the people, but say
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-30
Cold Storage Plant.

The Valdez Market, by last steamer received all the machinery necessary for complete cold stor- age plant and men are now busy installing the same. It will occu- py all the lower rear part cf their large building on Mckinley street. Frank Eckard and John Dunn ac- companied the outfit from Seattle to install the plant which is oi the latest up-to-date design. It will be run by coal oil engine.
 The freezing plant will occupy a srace 4x14 and the adjoining cool ing room is to be 14x22, large enough to hold at least 50 carcas- es.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-30
Of Local Interest.

The Thanksgiving proclamation of Governor Brady reached town on the last boat. It sets aside Thursday, Nov. 30, as a day of Thanksgiving.
 Morton II. Morrison, in the em- ploy of the Brown-Alaska Co.,, of Hadley and New York, is here to represent the company in regard to the Solomon Basin property.
 Extensive alterations are being made in the Nizina saloon prepar- ing for the big winter trade.
 Attention is called to the ad. in this issue of the Rainier-Grand Hotel at Seattle. It has been com- pletely renovated at a cost of $75,- 900, making it one of the neatest and most convenient hotels on the Pacific coast. It is the headquar- ters of many of the people from this section when in Seattle
 Be sure and see those exquisite hand painted faces at Ladies' Ba- Zaar.
 The steamer Bertha, Capt. Knud- son, arrived Friday evening last with a number Of passengers and a good cargo of freight.
 Following is the passenger list for Valdez: Harry Malone, c. l.. Brown, with wife and children, G. Barrack, J. o. Buzard, NJ. Stewart. Thursday evening the Dora arr rived in port after a few days de- lay owing to severe gales off the coast, rough weather being encoun- tered all the way from Dutch Har- bor.
 w. J. Warner, who is opening up ii pumice stone mine at Chignik, left on the Oregon to put in the winter in inc states.
 The entertainment at MeKinley hail last Friday was quite q sue cess. The management have an order out for more moving picture films, and will give another exhi- bition later in the season. Jake Nafsted left Monday with a load of supplies for his roadhouses at Tonsina and Willow creek.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-30
Mails For Alaska

The ro,toilice department [, Washington has instructed Post master Stewart. of seattle, to ;d- vcrlso for bidS for the carving of mails between Seattle and Valdez and Seward. Alaska. The contract will he fro,n January 24 to June 30, i9U6,
 The steamers carving the mail are expeccd to make one trip within twenty days. and not to cx : cced six days on each run from Seattle to Valdez. The run from Valdez to Seward is not to exceed one day. A bond of $l5,OO0 is re- quired from the company securing the contract.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-30
OWL DRUG COMPANY
 Pure Fresh MEDICINE OUTFITS FOR THE TRAIL Stationery Phone Newspapers, Magazines

s. A. Crandall, clerk of the dis, trict court. while on visit to Sew ard this fail received the applica- tions of P Films for citizenship.
 George Barrack accompanied bv some mining men was a passenger on the Bertha bound for Latouche Island where he recently purchased several copper claims. During his absence an engineer has been on the ground laying out the work which will be begun immediately.
 Miss x. Carstens. a sister of the 'Carstens Bros, Seattle butchers and packers, was a passenger on the Santa Ana bound for Seward on visit.
 c. l.. Pelly, with two horses, reached here on the santa Ana. and as soon as possible will start in over the trail for Fairbanks.
 Miss l. Aicxandroff was a pas Esenger on the Santa Ana bound for the West. The young lady is d sister of the interpreter for the Northwestern Commercial Go.
 o. NJ. Dutton. owner of oil and copper property at Inerskin ba returned on the Santa Ana after :. short stay in the States.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-30
AdIer-S -Schult2

Tuesday evening, Nov. 18th, Charles Adler and Matilda Nj. Schultz were united in the bonds of natrimony. by inc Rev. Rur- nett, at the residence of the brides mother.
 Miss Georgia Ross acted as bridesmaid and Harry Grennig as best man. A small party ot friends was present at the ceremony.
 The couple will reside for the present in rooms over the Valdez Market.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-30
-NOtlce.
VOLUME 4, NO. B

Notice is hereby given that taxes upon property within the limits of the town of Valdez for the year of 1905 are now due. That said taxes will be delinquent on the first Monday of December next, at six o'clock p.m., and that unless paid prior thereto, ten per centum will be added to the amount thereof. Payment cf said taxes may be made at the store of 4. l.. Levy & 'Co., Mckinley St., in Valdez be- tween the hours of 1:30 pm. and 5 pm, each week day until Decem- Der 4 1905, and on said day until 6 pm.
 k. B. WHEAr,
 Town Treasurer. November :, 1905.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-30
Moved Camp

The WY. railroad east of town has been closed down for the pres ent, and the men transferred to the camp near the terminal, where grading is still in progress.
 Officials of the company an nounce that wharf and ware house will soon bs erect, q for con venience in handling supplies ex- pected this winter.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-30
Given Eine Months,

J. Comnors, fireman on the Dora, was tried before Judge Lyons and a jury Monday. on a charae o' larceny. He was found guilty and scntelccd to nine months in the federal jaii
 He sloie three caddics of ;ohacco from thc steamer aud iIicd to sell them to tie merchants in town.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-30
Gold and Silversmith.
The war department has author

The war department has author iZed Captain Hartman of Valdez to draw up q sci of plans and specifi- cations, and proceed with the con struclion of suitable building for about twenty men, the buildings to be complete in every detail 10 make a comfortable home. The space intended for the building is now occupied by the old log stable built in '9S.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-30

St, Petersburg, Nov. 2g-Scvas- topol mutiuecrS are still firm. hu; as neither they nor the govern. ment oil;cial- are sure ui tlc forces that can bc relied upon Ia mov, has been made Adyic,~ receive q
 from General Liucvi;ch tate that the instruction k spreading iii the Manchurian army on account oi poor food and uncomfortable quar- tPfs. Agiiators are giving thcil attention to the army and navy with the idea of starting revolt in both bodies, and getting them 10 join the revoluDionists. It i.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-30
Watch Him!
A CeftaiS. Elan in This Town
 Needs Watching.

Is he your husband, your broth CT, or your son? We have noticed the poor fellow gazing loneingly at the good watches in Eern's window as he thought of the worn-out, worthless tinepicce in his pocket. Dosen't he deserve a better one? Does he deserve a Chrlstmas pres ent? Then there is nothing that would suit him better than a watch. We have them in all sizes and grades at lowest prices.
 r. +. Kern,
 Gnld and SiIyarcn,;tb
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-30

The papers of town had re- porter at the discussion of Saloons and Public Morals" Sunday even ing. but the discourse was so heated that the shorthand notes took fire, and we are consequently unable to publish details. There was music by the choir.
 The Delta is frozen HOW so as 10 be safe for travel.
 Have you seen the latest in pie lures at the Ladies' Bazaar?
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-30
Work on Telegraph Line.

Fair progress is reported to the war department on the work of re- building the telegraph line between sRampart and Fort Gibbon, al- though the weather is cold.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-30
Serious.

they are tired oi arpointivc oni- cials running ihis country. Ryan will also ask to have Alaskan com mittees appointed in the House and Senate, and will use every en- dcavor to have an appropriation made of million dollars ior con struction Of roads in Alaska.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-30

C.L. Brown, with his wife and two children. arrived on the Der tina and will make their home in Valdez. Mir. Brown, who is the son of Mrs. l.. A. Brown of this city, is native of New York, and is a newspaper man, having worked for a number of years on some of the large dailies of the East.