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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Wolf Hunting in England.
From the London Mail.

From the London Mall.
In the wild fell country to the west o.
Northumberland hundreds OF the fnhabi-
tants continue to follow the track Of the
wolf which during the past few days has
laid the fiocks Of the farmers under heavy
tribute by Staying their sheep.
Two months ago a wolf escaped from q
private collection at Shotley Bridge, twelve
miles from Newcastle and all trace of It
was lost until about three weeks ago. when
sheep worrying commenced in the Allendale
district.
Raids have been organized, and the wolf
chased over miles of the snow-covered fells
by men armed with guns and various wea-
pons, but without result Some of the pur-
suers are said to have got within range Of
the animal with their guns, yet the dis
turber of rural peace has managed to
escape. In many a lonely homestead it is
source of dread to the inmates, whose
magInations run riot over the wolf as they
listen to or retail the latest news concern
ing its whereabouts
On Saturday supreme effort was made
to bring him down, but he never allowed
himself to get within range Of his pursuers'.
rifles. He was finally chased by horsemen
over the snow-covered moors via West
Burnhope and when night fell he had
reached Dukesfield. dense. wild wood COW
ering an area Of not less than 700 acres,
within the solitude of which he doubtless
spent the night.
Intense excitement prevails in the dis
trict. and farmers are keenly anxious to
see the end Of their unwelcome guest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
DROPPED INTO THE SNOW.
More Things Lost in the Streets in
Winter Than in Summer,

From the New York Sum-
There are always more things lost in the
streets in winter than in summer said an
observing policeman. land the winter daya
on which the greatest number Of things are
lost are those on which 1t is showing and
when there Is lying on the ground fresh I'M
trodden, light snow to the depth Of threA
inches or more.
Peoples fingers get cold and numb, and
they drop more things in winter, for one
thing, and then, for another, II they happen
to drop them In freshly fallen, soft snow Of
some depth the things are more difficult to
find.
II don't know how many people I've seen
in my time poking around for things in the
snow. A woman shopping on q snowy day
steps down from the curb into the street in
a hurry to catch car, and the little jolt
makes her let go of something drop her
purse, and then II she's lost anything Of
value she stops and looks for 1t, poking
around for 1t in the snow maybe with her
umbrella. But usually looking for things
in the snow is pretty hopeless sort of task.
and the woman ends by giving up the hunt.
'She could have seen the thing on the
ground or on packed hard snow, but 1t is
hard to find In new soft snow. And SO
tell you that more things are lost in the
streets in winter than in summer, ana
more on snowy days than on any other
days of the year"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
The Panama Canal and Health,
From the Scientific American.

from the Sclentlnc American.
There is a widespread belief that the cli-
mate of Panama is so |'tal that lie con-
struction Of the canal can only be accom-
plished at an enormous sacrifice of human
life. Both malaria and yellow fever may
be said to be today practically under con-
troll, and these are the two diseases which
are most to be dreaded when the great con-
struction camps are assembled and work
is in full swing throughout the whole length
Of the canal. According to General Abbott,
the records of the hospital of the old Pana-
ma Canal Company show that the total
death rate among the laborers was far less
than Is commonly supposed, being in fact
from A to 81 per 1000.
1t seems, moreover, that the rainfall has
been the subject of as gross exaggeration
as the diseases. 1t varies from about 100
inches on the Atlantic to 65 inches on the
Pacific a record that can be duplicated in
the United States, where the average rain
fall on the Atlantic coast Is about fifty
inches and the fall on portions of the
Pacific coast compares In total precipitation
with that of the Atlantic terminus of the
canal. Furthermore, it will be news to
many residents of our more northerly lati-
tude to learn that tie temperature ranges
at Panama from 20 degrees to So degrees
Fahrenheit. and that 1t is very rarely that
the thermometer reaches the high tempera-
ture which Is experienced when a hot wave
passes over the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Eggs as Food.
From Medical Talk

Almost everybody eats eggs. There is
monty eaten in all countries than eggs.
Hens eggs are used more than any other
kind, although some people eat duck eggs,
goose eggs and the eggs of the guinea fowl.
Turkey eggs are not so often eaten; they
are generally kept for Matching. Eggs are
said to be a perfect food, the same as milk
that is, containing all the food elements
necessary for the growth and maintenance
of the young chick, just as milk does for
course. that the egg does contain all
the elements necessary for the young chick,
yet it would not follow that these elements
are in the right proportion for the sole
nourishment Of an adult person. That eggs
are splendid food is not to be questioned,
but that eggs alone would furnish sufficient
diet for grown person Is hardly probable.
Eggs consist of proteine, and fat, water
heterogeneous matter that builds up and re-
pairs the tissues Of the body, while the fat
supplies energy. The white Of an egg Is
often said to be pure albumen, but 1t also
ride or common salt. The yolk contains the
fatty part of the egg, phosphorus, calcium,
magnesium, potassium and iron. Eggs also
contain sulphur, and this probably accounts
for the dark stain left by eggs on silver,
the sulphur coming in contact with the sill
yer forming silver sulphide. Eggs are very
easily digested. Raw eggs are more quickly
digested than cooked eggs. Soft boiled eggs,
roasted eggs and poached eggs are more
easily digested than fried or hard-boiled
eggs, The stomach will digest raw egg
in from one and half to two hours. Soft
boiled and roasted eggs require from two
and half to three hours, while hard boil
ed or fried eggs must. be allowed from three
and half to four hours for digestion. Eggs
furnish good substitute for meat, and we
believe it would be far better for the aver
age person IL eggs were more frequently
used in place of meat. Especially do they
make a light, nutritious dish for breakfast,
instead of the usual bacon or ham or sau-
sage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Feed the Birds.

From Country Life in America.
Many people make a practice of throw
ing crumbs on the snow or ground near the
door, habit which, even though lazy in
its method, would be commendable, were
1T not for certain drawbacks which should
bar 1t in most cases. 1t is true that birds
soon learn to look for these crumbs, but
equally true is 1t that cats also learn that
crumbs attract birds, and. according to
instinct. cats regard q bird simply as an
article of food. to be procured by the east
est possible method. Another objection is
that some birds dislike feeding on the
ground. Whether they consider It danger
Gus, or whatever their reason, they must
be hard-pressed by hunger before they will
come down to the food.
The question of what sort of shelf to
use is not of any great importance. So
long as 1t Is placed beyond the reach OF
cats, the form matters very little. If you
wish to have an absolutely cat-proof con-
trivance, about as easy a way as any is to
nail narrow strip of half-inch board
(say four feet long and three inches wide)
to tree, bevel the upper edge SO that a
cat cannot get foothold, and place the
feeding shelf at the end farthest from the
tree. In order to prevent the small food,
such az nuts. from blowing on, 1t is we'll
to have q rim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
OLD AND NEW COINS.
Interesting Facts About the Coinage
at the Different MINIS.

From the Brooklyn Lagle.
The director Of the mint is called on to
answer such wide range of questions con-
corning the values Of old and new coins and
medals that he has found 1t necessary to
issue circulars covering matters of this
sort. They tell some interesting facts. 1t
appears that the mint does not buy old
coins or paper money, except some rare
colonial coins in fine condition, which are
desired for the mint cabinet. Mutilated or
uncurrent United States gold and silver
coin is purchased as bullion. The mint has
no pattern pieces for sale. The government
pays no premium for the return of any of
it's coins or paper money. New coins can
not be struck until authorized by an act Of
Congress. The mint supplies United States
$50 gold piece and the half-dolIar and
auarter-dollar pieces in gold were struck
by private parties Son the California coast
during the 40 period, and not by the
United States government.
The coinage ~ the following coins
ceased in the years named: Half and
cent. copper. In 1852; 1 cent, nickel, 1854 /:
half dime and 9 cents. silver. and cents.
dollars, 1888; one dollar and three dollars,
gold. and 3 cents.g inickel, 1889. The CO.
lumbar half dollar was coined in 1892, and
the Isabella Quarter. IN J., 1893 49, The Lafay-
the coin, 1900, being that Of the unwilling
Of the memorial. @,
There are certain markings on every
United States cain that enable the place Of
its coinage to be located. Those struck at
the Philadelphia mint have no mint mark,
but those struck at all other mints are
distinguished by. a small letter on the re-
verse. near the bottom. These letters are
c for Charlotte, N. c., discontinued in 1881;
&C for Carson City. New, discontinued in
1888: D for Dahlonega. Ga. discontinued
in 1851: o for New. Orleans and for San
mt rqru % ~ TY~ak~
now authorized by law are: In gold, double
eagle; in silver. half dollar, quarter dollar
and dime; minor, 9 cents. nickel. and cent.
bronze. person may BUY proof set of
proof set Of silver and minor coins for 81 80.
When the business Of the mints is slack,
medals may be struck from dies furnished
by individuals. public institutions and In
cOrporated societies at charge sufficient
to cover the cost OF the operation and the
value of the metal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Our Greatest Traveller.

Gen. Furlong Is a civil war veteran who
has lived for more than thirty years at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel In the seclusion OF
hachelorhood. He is a careful reader OF
the newspapers and does much good by
stealth He is the greatest American trav-
eler since the days of Bayard Taylor: but
he disappears and reappears without ex-
PLANTATION to anybody. Several years ago
I rode UP on the elevated by his side and
we got into a controversy about the Tai
Mahal. / knew he had been In India sew.
eral times, but the general said: 81 am go
ing out there before long, and I'll settle the
doubt in my mind" / had totally forgotten
the incident, when received letter post
marked at Agra dealing with the subject
in a thoroughly intelligent manner Ho
never tires of talking about the Vale or
Cashmere. He says Tom Moore's widest
fancy did not exaggerate Its beauties of ma
ture and womenkind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
London's Mansion House.
From the Londo, Chronicle

Most people are probably unaware that
the Mansion House. of which the first stone
was laid on October Is. 1880. is built on
piles like a Venetian palace. This was
found necessary because when the old
Stocks market was cleared away for the
purpose the ground was found to be so
full OF springs that the foundation could
not be laid in the ordinary way. It was
through the ignorant objections of a COM
mon councilman that the present unattrac-
tive building was set up instead Of one
Is Palladio?" asked this indignant Britisher.
rs he a freeman? And is he not a Roman
Catholic?' So a design by Dance was
chosen. which included an upper story, now
removed. Familiarity known at the time as
the mayors nest"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Reflections Of a Bachelor.

From the New York Press.
Either the countryman comes to town to
buy green goods or to sell them.
The thinner girl is the more ribbons
she runs In to make believe she isn't
A nice thing about being in trouble Is
how smart you will think yourself to have
gotten out. II You do.
A woman gets suspicious of the man she
loves every onoe in SO often, so that he
won't do anything suspicious.
There is scarcely anything girl enjoys
more than making fool of an old man..
unless it is to be made a fool Of by a young
one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Soulful Yearnings.
From Tit-Bits

From Tlt-BIts
DO you not sometimes have soulful
yearnings which you long to convey In
words. but cannot?" asked the sentimental
girl. Yes. indeed" replied the young man.
II was once dreadfully anxious to send
home for money. but didn't have the price
or telegram"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18

Doubling Woman Ito Grocer)-"Really,
now. are these eggs fresh?''
Grocer-.Madam, II you will kindly step
to the telephone and call up our farm you
can hear the hens that laid those eggs still
cackiing.-New York News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18

Tennessee centenarian explains that
he has used only good whisky and tobacco
all these years, although the average old
est inhabitant seems to lay little stress
on the quality of these necessary adjuncts
to green old age.-Newark News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18

Tapestry Brussels; all wool. pretty
patterns to select from Reg A6No
ular value. Csc. Sale price. -. W..
Superior Quality Brussels Carpets.
suitable for parlor. dining room.
library, hall and stairs and chamber.
Choice Of 70 beautiful pat
terms. Regular value, vOc. I'm
Sale price. Observation-Disclosures. ISAs
Brussels Carpets: all-wooI. An ex-
ira fine grade, guaranteed to wear.
Suitable for parlor, dining room, IL
brary. hall and stairs and chamber.
Choice of rs patterns to select from.
Regular value, $1.1O. Sale QON/-
price. ................... OAT2S.
WOOL VELVET CARPETS-Choice
of 10 patterns; from 10 to % yards to
pattern. Regular value, hdb~
$1.OO yard. Sale price. w.
WILTON VET CARPETS
Standard makes, in quantities from %
to 100 yards to q pattern; suitable for
parlor, hall and stairs. dining room
and chamber; many with borders to
match. Regular value, On 2H/~
$1.35. Sale price. ......... >O/2~'
SMITH ADMINISTER CARPETS
From % to IS yds. to pattern; suit
able for parlor, dining room and
chamber An unusual bar
gain Regular. s1.35 I'd. Sale OSc
price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18

BIGELOW ADMINISTER CARPETS
Choice of IA effective patterns, with
borders to match Suitable for par
Tor and dining room. Quantities from
% to 40 yards to a pattern. Regul-
lar value, S1.S5 yard. Sale en- nm
price % . y
COTTAGE CARPETS. -Yard-wide, In
stripes and plaids. A good kitchen
carpet. Regular value, n0H/
soc. Sale price QCZl@,
EXTRA SUPER ALL-WOOL IN
GRAIN CARPETS, suitable for cham
Der, dining room and parlor. Choice Of
IL patterns. Regular val R7N/
ue. csc. Sale price.......... .SIhC.
DOUBLE EXTRA SUPER IN
GRAIN CARPETS, suitable for cham
Der, dining room and parlor. Choice
of Is patterns. Regular &OW/
value, Toe. yd. Sale price. VZN0C.
IMPERIAL AGRA CARPETS-An
wool. Choice of IL patterns. Suitable
for chamber and parlor.
Regular value, $1.00 Sale I'm.
piice'.. .-.-............ ~
X ES WICK KIDDERMINSTER
CARPETS-All wool. A variety of
art designs. Wear equal to the best
Body Brussels. Choice of 8 patterns.
Regular value, $1.10. Sale 03N/
OLD-FASHION 3-PLY CARPETS
Quality guaranteed. The kind your
grandmother used to buy.
Regular value, SIPS. Sale &7H/
price. ......................C o. w.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21
BIG TIME
Whitehorse Banquets Dr.
 Thompson

Special Dispatches to Daily Alaskan. ]
 Whitehorse, Feb. 2l-The people of this city gave a sumptOus banquet to Dr. Alfred Thompson last night. There were nearly 100 persons present and many happy speeches were made. Dr, Thompson spoke in pleasant vein, He said that he represented the entire Yu- kon district and that meant Whitehorse as well as Dawson and men of all poli- tical parties. The banquet was non partizau and was participated in by lib- erals aud conservatives.
 Dr. Thompson will remain here till Friday when he will go to Skagway. He will leave for the south on the Amur.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21
ALL READY
Elks Prepared For Grand
 Ball Tomorrow

The Elks have completed arrange ments for the grand Wsshington's Birthday ball that will be given at the hall of the order in this city tomorrow night. It will probably be the largest and most important social function that has thus far taken place this year.
 The committees having the dance Tn charge are as follows:
 General comnittee-J. NJ. Tanner E. A. Murphy, George s. Town, James Rock and J. J. Rogers.
 Reception eommittee-E. A. Murphy, u. Daly, W. B. King and Dr. L. s. Keller.
 Floor committee-George Simenstad, James Rock, F. L. Webster and W. w. Ward
 FL. Webster will be the floor man. Ager and the other members of the committee will assist him.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21

Medical Use of whisky.

Whisky as an alternative 10 wine may undoubtedly be employed medici nally with advantage in certain cases, both for men and for women. But this Is very different from the constant recommendatiO which is suggested, as If, indeed, doctors regard whisky as Q sort of panacea for every disease un der the sun. and take a perfect delight n urging its consumption upon thelr patients. As a matter of fact, there never was q time when medical men were more slow to prescribe the use Of alcohol in any form than they are iR the present day. nor time when so many refrained from advising it's use at all.-HOsp!tal.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21
aueer Nest of the Tontobane.

The oldest of all birds nests is the one built by the tOntobane, South Al rlcan songster. It is built of cotton and always upon the tree producing the material. In constructing the dom icile the female works inside and the male outside, where he builds a sentt nel box for his own special use. He sits in the box and keeps watch or sings nearly all the time, and when danger comes in the form of a hawk or a snake he warns the family, but never enters the main nest.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21
HERRING FILL
 SKAGKAY BAY

The spring run of herring has made it appearance and the Skagway bay IS SO full of the little fish that the water is simply a seething mass of life.
 The appearance of the herring has brought thousards of sea gulls and a run of salmon, both of which are feed ing on them.
 The Indians are catching .herring in great numbers. Salmon trollers are having great success also.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21
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PERSONAL MENTION


 Fred Way, brother of Charles and James Way, of this city, arrived on the Cottage City from Minot. N. D. He will visit here for some time.
 Fred and Henry Broemser were out bound passengers on the Cottags City.
 William II. Fairbanks, interior mar ager for the Northern Commercial Company, is expected to arrive on the train this evening.
 Stuart Menzies, auditor Ofthe North ern Commercial Company, is expected to arrive from the interior this even- ing.
 A. P. P. DraPes is expected to return on the Amur.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21
PEOPLE COMING
 FROM DAWSON

Whirehorse, Feb, 2l-A White Pass stage arrived at 6:l5 D. m. yesterday with the following passengers:
 s. Menzies, A. G. Smith, Mir. and Mrs. Blair, F. W. Trou ce, w. H Fair banks and Dr. A. Thompson.
 There were 10 sacks of mail.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21
.BARTHEL MAKES
 FAMILY PORTER

Delicious porter is the latest product of Barthel's Skagway brewery that is being offered to the trade of Skagway. Mir. Barthel is preparing the popular beverage particularly for the family trade,
 Barthel's porter is uneXcelled ac- cording to the best experts. It is sold by the case or in smaller quantities.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21
TWO CLASSES IN
 DEBATING SOCIETY

There are two classes of the public school in the debating society that has been formed. The Seventh and Eighth grades are both members of the society. It was stated in these columns that the Elghth'grade pupils belonged to the it.
 The first debate, which will be on the question of protection and free.trade, will take place Friday afternoon.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21
New Musio.At Pack Train

The Pack Train saloon has just re- ceived 50 new records for it's excellent photograph and the largest horn that ever came to Alaska. There will be a grsnd concert at that place tonight. The latest songs and the latest instru- mental selections will be given.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21
Not Neglected.

''The art of letter writing is sadly neglected nowadays" said the man of literary taste.
 'That remark" said his more prac- tical friend, shows that you haven't a son at college who Is applying him self to showing you why his allowance ought to be increased" Washington GAAS
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21
A womAn's Tears.

A shrewd observer says that some. times a woman cries just to get her self petted," a circumstance which shows that there may be a method in grief as well as in madness.-Bridge- port Telegram.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21
For 8 ,ls at a Barg ain

Twill sell at 8 bargain the Joy Truck Farm on the west side of Skagway river. More than five acres Ot Al soil all under cultivation. For terms apply 70 undersigned. Mrs. Ida Joy.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21
SAILS NORTH
Ramona Leaves for Ske 2.
 way This Morning

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 Seattle, Feb. 2l-The Pacific Coast Steamship Company's liner Ramona sailed for Skagway this morning with passengers, freight and mail.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21
Well Answered,

An American woman who had been told by a Britisher that America was deficient In antiquities and curiosities remarked, "The antiquities will come, as for our curiosities, we import them"
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21
Wanted

Six gentleman boarders can be ac- commodated with board Furnished rooms if required. Apply to Mrs. G
 B. Wrigh5, Main street and Twenty second Avenue, Skagway. : IS lmo
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21
Holding His Own.

'Stingy. isn't hef"
 You've said t! Why. he holds fast to everything he gets his clutches on and even bolts down his dlnnerl"
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21
At Wholesale Prices

The Mascot saloon sells liquors, either bulk or case goods at wholesale prices. All the old brands always on hand. l0-l-tf.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21
FIallrOai Restaurant

Best meals in town served from 6 a. m. to Op.m. Tray orders a speciality, 10c. extra.
 John Williams, Prop.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-02-21
Pass s,ngsrs for Fairbanks

Passengers and baggage wanted for Fairbanks men preferred. Will leave Whitehorse, March f. Apply to F. NJ. LucaviSh, 2 Is tf