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Evening star., 1912-01-18
Hundreds Disappointed.
Why Band Didn't Play.

Apologies for the failure of the band
to play were made today by men,
bers of the voluntary committee. One
of them said:
The reason the band didn't play was
because the crowd would not let it. The
musicians arrived and the skaters rushed
in on the musicians until they couldn t
push the slide of trombone. Not only
that, the ice would have given way
under the weight of the great crowd of
skaters who wanted to be near the band.
Financially the carnival was fail
ure. it cost $25 more than we collect
ed. We have received many kicks and
complaints today because more people
were not allowed on the ice. One reason
was because we couldn't c.ean up more
ice. We struck slush and thin ice in
places and did not dare expose that
crowd to any such danger"
Evening star., 1912-01-18
FORTY-S|X YEARS IN
GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Joseph H. Jackson Has Acted
as Messenger for Nineteen
Commissioners of Pensions.

Forty-six years in the service of I'm
Gle Sam, continuously in the same ca
pacity-messenger to the commissioner Of
pensions-is the record of Joseph H.
jackson, colored.
In observance of the anniversary en-
ployes Of the pension bureau yesterday
afternoon, presented to Jackson. who will
celebrate his sixty-sixth birthday ami
versary next spring, with a suitably in
scribed gold watch and two chairs. For
the presentation ceremonies the ante
room of the commissioner of pensions
was crowded with well-wishers. Com
missioner James L. Davenport and other
officials Of the pension bureau were pres
ent and heartily applauded the express
sions Of gratitude haltingly pronounced
by the surprised messenger.
Jackson. who is as active as many men
q score of years younger, was SO taken
aback when the Significance of the occa-
sion dawned on him that he was barely
able to articulate. but, regaining his con-
fidence, he gradually warmed up to the
task of expressing his thanks, and made
an address that was heartily applauded.
He possesses considerable wit, and many
OF his remarks provoked deal of laugh
ter. After the ceremonies jackson was
kept busy for nearIy half an hour ac-
knowledging. congratulations, Commits
sioner Davenport being the first to shake
his hand.
Evening star., 1912-01-18

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
Main 244O.
Evening star., 1912-01-18
The Splendid Quality Of Old .Criteriou

Rye adapts it perfectly for buffet and
medicinal needs. The finest of all $1-qt.
whiskies. SO patrons declare. Bottled beers.
Tel. 36I4. John 7. Crowley. S31 14th nv ".
Evening star., 1912-01-18

Specialists In Sea Foods!
Phila. Oyster & Chop House, J13 11th Nv
Evening star., 1912-01-18
Messenger for 10 Commissioners.

Jackson was born April II. 1S46. on the
estate owned by Thomas Pratt. situated
on the Rappahannock river. about two
miles from Fredericksburg. Va. Hts mis-
tress. Miss Virginia Bernard, a cousin Of
MT. Pratt. married DR.. Richard Car
michael OF Fredericksburg, whose estate
Mansfield, adjoined that of Mr. Pratt,
Smithfield. Jackson waited on Gen. Ir-
win Mcdowell. and was with him at the
second battle Of Bull Run When Cen
Mcdowell was ordered west he entered
the service Of Gen. Williams, who brought
him to Washington. He obtained his posi-
ton in the pension bureau through Robert
Johnson. President Johnson's son, and
Maj Moore. the Presidents secretary.
Including Commissioner Davenport,
Jackson has served nineteen commission
ers Of pensions. and he says he is willing
Ito keep on servin more"
Jackson lives with his wife at 2013 NJ
street northwest. He has never occupied
any other house in Washington having
lived there fOrty-six years. He is the fa-
ther Of fourteen children, nine of whom
are living. Joseph H.. jr.. thirty-five years
old, also is employed in the pension bu-
reau, being messenger to the chief, clerk.
Evening star., 1912-01-18
Carnival ON THE ICE
ATTRACTS A BIG CROWD
Cleared Surface on the Basin
Not Sufficient to Accom-
modate All Skaters.

Washingtons first big carnival on ice
demonstrated the fact that more ice is
needed for the entire skating population
than that afforded by the tidal basins
frozen surface. The few enthusiasts who
voluntarily arranged the details Of the
carnival worked hard to clear the ice of
snow, and their efforts resulted in
crowd of several thousand people on the
basin last night. In spite of the weeks
work of cleaning and shoveling. the ice
was crowded with skaters, while several
thousand watchers stood on the banks
and looked on.
Fancy dress was in evidence. Indian
suits. sailor hats, false faces and odd
looking hats were taken to the ice and
donned i'm the light of the $50 Japanese
lanterns which were strung on 1000 feet
every side. and bonfires added to the car
nival appearance.
Hundreds Disappointed.
However. hundreds of people were dis
appointed. because the police would not
allow a greater number to use the ice.
Those who arrived early stayed. and
late comers We're kept from skating by
the police, who feared the entire surface
of the basin would collapse under the
weight. The skaters frequently crowded
together in one huge mass, and. despite
the warnings of the police. could not be
induced to scatter. Pirouettes grape
vines, figure eights. the outside roll and
the long Dutch were only a few of the
fantastic figures cut by the skillful ones.
lights with them and waved them in and
out of the crowd
Evening star., 1912-01-18
THE REASON WHY you SHOULD BUY
HUSKE'S GLASSES:

BECAUSE THEY ARE RIGHT IN EvERY
PARTICULAR
G.. L. HUSKE, Optician,
FACTORY ON PREMISES.
616 14th ct. NV.
Evening star., 1912-01-18

Tin Roofs Repaired and Painted.
s. S. Shedd & Bro. Co, 422 9th NV
Evening star., 1912-01-18
o. ]. DeMoll
o. ]. DeMol Emrnons s. Smith
O. j. DeMoll & Co.,
S.W. Cor. 18th and G StS. NV.

n buy pianos and player
o following makes
Fischer Pianos Shonin
j. Milton Players, Auonelle
Piansa n AUTO-PIANO
pIANos-chickering
shonincer H M J'DeMon McPhan n
Evening star., 1912-01-18

iSoO-Establ blished % Years-10f;x
Evening star., 1912-01-18

Gas and OIL Heating stoves For Chilly
days. S. S. Shedd & Bro. Co. 432 9th.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24
Notice of Forfeiture.

To Ambrose Bell and Norman Merchant: You are hereby noti- fled that I have expended one houSand (Si ,O00) dollars in la bOr and improvements upon tho Peerless. Lincoln, Clara Bell, Mammoth and Gravina, claims of the. Peerless group; the Isabella and Humdinger of the Isabella group; the Badger and Hawkeye fof the Badger and Hawkeye group; the Pearl claim located in the kotsina river drainage Chitina district.
 In order to hold said premise. under the provisions of section |2324 Revised Statut,s of the Unit ed States, being the amount re- quired to hold the same for the year ending Jan. |, 1912. And if within 90 days after this notice by publication you fail or refuse to contribute your proportion of such expenditure as co-owners your interest in said claims will become the property of the sub scribcr under said section 2324-
 TOM LARSON. By Matt Larson. attorney in fact. First pub. Jan. f3. 1912.
 Last pub. April if, 1912.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24
WIcKERsHAM INFLUENCE
 lN THE IDITAROD

Iditarod, Feb. 3.--The Demo- cratic primary convention which was held in this city last night was devoid of anything sensation al. The only question that came up was as to whether the dele gates to the territorial convention and the members of the primar- ics would bind themselves not to vote for Wickersham, in case the delegate were to run again. The question was prudently left un- settled, because the influence of Wickersham predominates here.
 The delegates elected are Jake slippern, A. F.. Light, Albert Vile, John Kempf and Torrance Mo- Grath. They are uninstructed. Those named as possibilities for candidate for delegate were Rob ert Jennings. F.. W. Griffin and Martin Harrais. Jennings appears
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24
POLLING BOOTH
 IS NOW OPEN
Democrats Are Electing Delegates to Convention to be Held
 on March 29

The Democratic primary cleo tiOn for delegates to the convcn- ton which will bc held in Valdez on March 20, is being held this afternoon. The judges are Messrs. Cassady, Mcchcn and Paul d'Hiery.
 The polling booth is in the Sen ate restaurant building on Mc- Kinley street. Eight delegates and eight altcrnates will be elect cd to represent the Valdez and Reservation precincts in the con- vention. The nominees of the Democratic club cf Valdez and Reservation precincts are as fol- lows:
 E Valdez dclegatcsJ. w. Frame, Arthur Lang, A. Y. Futile, Chas McCallum and R. A. ClOsterman
 Valdez alternatcs-Paul d'Hiery E. S. Larson, J. w. Little, Nick Welch and Dan Wilsey. Reservation delegates-C. A. Spongberg and T. P. Gcraghty. Reservation altcrnates-C. C. Rudolph, Geo. Herman. II. II Jones, c. Ganty.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24
MANY FURS ARE
 SENT OUT BY MAIL

Washington, Feb. i--Uniil re- gently there has been no way by which complete statistics of the annual shipment of furs from Alaska could be obtained by the bureau of fisheries, says Com missioner Bowers annual report for the fiscal year 1911. Accurate records are kept of the number and value of the fur-scal skins. also of all other furs shipped out of Alaska by freight or express and passing through custom houses. but records of shipments s by mail have been lacking.
 Through the posiofficr depart mrnt an arrangement has now been made whereby Ihis deficiency will be rcmcdied. Blank forms arc supplied to the various postmas- tcrs and shippers lo be filled out and signed by the shipper, ccrti- fled by the postmaster and for wardcd tO the bureau.
 The number of such completed blanks already received shows that the quantity of furs sent out by mail is very great.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24
INDIANS THREATEN
 INTERNATIONAL WAR

Billy Hague, the mail carrier from Glacier creek gold camp, 70 miles west of Dawson, brings word that war is threatened be- tween the Tanana tribes of In- dians and the White river tribes, and that fighting is likely to start within a few weeks. The quarrel is over dispute as to hunting grounds. The situation is re- ported to be acute.
 A few days ago a White river Indian saw Tanana Indian bend ing over a camp in White river territory, and shot the Panama Indian in the back, killing him in stantly. It is believed that the murderer is member of Copper Joc'S band, famous old warrior who is said 10 have made his headquarters formerly in the Sel- kirk country. He became later an outlaw there and moved to the head of Ladue or White river. The Tananas, known also as the TatlaS, rendezvous at the head of DcnnisOn fork, branch of the Forty-milc. Both sides have been following the tracks of caribou which in a vast herd numbering hundreds of thousands .loved from the American side to the Canadian side south of the dis trict toward White river. The White river Indians resent the crossing of the boundary by the Indians from the American side.
 A brother of the murdered man has sent word to the white men on Glacier saying that he would like one thousand rounds of am- munlti0n. He also advised thai 1T the mounted police went after Inc murderer, they should moi send one lone man, but a num- Der, because there might be re- SISiancr. The case has been re- ported lo the mounted police al Dawson. who will investigate.
 There iS no fear among the while men in the mining country along the boundary. but some In- lianS fear that if war starts il may result in many deaths. In he carly days the Indians of this region were fierce fighters. The miners throughout the country ar" safe. as the immediate dis lrict whrr" inc trouble occurred Is unsettled except by natives. - Dawson News.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24
Democratic Primary.

Notice is hereby given that the Democratic primary for Valdez and Reservation precincts will be held at the building known as the Senate restaurant building on Mc- kinley street, Valdez, Alaska, be- tween the hours of i to 8 p m. on the 2ith day of February, 1912, for the purpose of electing eight delegates to the Democratic territorial convention 10 be held in Valdez, Alaska, on the goth day of March, 1912.
 c. J. Casady, R. A. Clostorman and N. Meckem have been ap- pointed judges for said primary election.
 All voters who believe in the principles of the Democratic party and are desirous of aiding in it's success at the coming election are eligible to vote.
 A. I. FUTILE, Committeeman for Valdez Pre-
 cinct.
 CHAS. A. SPONGBEna, Committeeman for Reservation
 Precinct.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24
official Notice of Democratic PrI-
 mary.

Notice is hereby given that the Democratic primary for Valdez and Reservation precincts will be held at the building known as the Senate restaurant building. on Mckinley street, Valdez, Alaska, between the hours of i to s p. m. on the 2iIh day of February, 1912, for the purpose of elccting eight delegates and eight altcrnates 10 the Democratic territorial con vcnIion tO be held in Valdez. Alas ka. on the 29th day of March, 1912. J. J. BRENNAN,
 District Committeeman.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24
ALL READY FOR
 THE MOOSE CAT HOME"

The Moose have all arrange mcnts for their "at home" in Moose hall tonight. Mrsdames Al. GriESby, IT. D. Sullivan and $. p. Raymond will act as hOStrsScS in
 the reception room and al Inc card tables. The members of the Moose hay" spent week planring and waxing the floor and are proud of their job. They issue a general invitation tn their friends
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24
DALTON STILL LEADS
 FOR HIGH SCORE

Twenty eight dOublc-ccnturH scores have been made on the all lcys at the Big Place during inc present week. Dalton is in inc leah Cor high score with 2iO pins Following are the records as talk on from the tally sheet: Ganty-2O2, o23, 2O2, 2O5, 2Oi 2O2, 2IO.
 DaltOn-2iO, 2O3, 2O3, 2O2, 2O6 | Cogshall-2Ol, 2O7. 2Oi, oO6 POI, 206, POS.
 McCarty-20O, POI, POI.
 Drury-203. 22i, POI.
 WalkamS-20i, POP.
 IvanSic-2O9.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24
Notice to Democrats.

Notice is hereby given ihaI the regular meeting of the Valdez Democratic Campaign Club will b" held in Mckinley hall on Mon day evening next, February 2G. al s o'clock. All Democrats are invited tO attend.
 AL. BOWLING, Chairman.
 GEO. ROBBINS, Secretary.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24
At the Big Place.

IT things go wrnng and you feel
 blue, Use our alley and bowl a few: And if you then still feel "Sonlk. :" Try Anhrusrr-Busch. our great
 tonic.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24

Rough dry will be gathered in the future by the Independent Laundry Co. on Friday and deliv- cred on Monday without fail. We respectfully solicit your patron- age and guarantee satisfaction. {.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24
10 br the favorlIe.

The delegates from Flat City, ldltarOd. are John Roman, Louis Reese, Charles EStmcrr. WiIkin- son and ROby. 4 majority of them expect to be in Valdez in
 person on March %. the day of the territorial convention. The delegates are uninSirucled as 10 the choice of the Flat creek Dem ncralS for candidate for delegate.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24
NORTHWESTERN SAILS
 FOR THE SOUTH

The Northwestern returned from Seward this afternoon and sail"d for the south shortly af- ter 4 o'clock. She loaded cOnsid- crablc ore at LatOuchc.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24

It costs no moro to get your clothing cleaned ld pressed at Silverman's, 'phOl t98.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24

If you want all the news all th3 time read the ProspectOr
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24
PosToFFIcE
 TAKES LONG LEASE

The CordOva posfoffice has closed a nve-ycar lease for the quarters it is now occupying in the Ostrander building.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24

The only practical tailor Tn Valdez, Ben SilveIman. Phone i98.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24
CIoisonne EnmeI JeweIry.

New and nifty. large and rx- elusive line. Owl Drug Co.,, Inc.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24

If you want your clothes clean cd and pressed phone Silverman. i9S.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24
Something Worth While.

Here is some induccmcnt worth taking chance al. Commencing Sunday, Feb. 25. and ending March 25, Ingram & Bush will give to the bowler rolling the most double-ccnlury scores during this period of time, ono S3O suit of clothes, and to the one rolling the highest score during this time one Stctson hatH When you want to give something make it worth while. This isjust a start CT. Watch for further induce mcnts.
 When you arc dry and want a
 drink.
 Pause. moment, lake time io
 think; The Big Place is trying it's best to
 please
 Our Anheuser- Busch is just tho
 cream.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24

Silverman will call for and de- irer your goods, phone 198.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-24

Advertising in the prospsotov brings rssuits. Try it.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-20
R0SSINl FAMOUS As A VII
Some of the Whimsicalities Witt
Which the Great Composer Made
Life JoIlier.

Rossinfs wittiCisTs bubbled forth
at all times and under all circum
stances. says Musical Opinion Or
one occasion a gentleman called upon
him to enlist his aid in procuring for
him an engagement al me opera He
was a drummer ard had taken the
9recauriOn 20 brir@ his instrument
Rossini said he would hear him
play" and if was agreed that he
should show of tu the overture 10
"ScmiIamide
Now. tie very first bar Of the over
ture contained q tremolo for the
drum. ana when this had been per
formed the player remarked. Now !
have a rest of IS bars-these. of
course. / viii skip" This was too
good a chance to be lost %. no"
said the composer. by all means
count the rs bars: particularly want
TO hear those" Possini's whimsical
fty extended even to his birthday
Having been born on February 20, in
leap year. he had. of course, a birth
day once in four years, and when he
was seventy-two he faceiously in
vited his friends to celebrate his
eighteenth birthday
The late Sir Arthur Sullivan made
his acquaintance in Paris. One morn
ing. when Sullivan called to see him.
he found him trying over a small
piece Of music What is that?'
asked Sullivan It's my dogs birth
day" replied. very seriously. and I
write a little piece for him every
year"
When Rossini was once rehearsing
one Of his operas in a small theater
in Italy he noticed that the horn was
out Of tune Who is that playing
the horn in such an unholy way?" he
demanded 1T is l." said a tremu-
Ious voice, "Ah. it is you. Is it? Well.
go right home" 1t was his own ia
Their!
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-20
CAMP SHOWER is GIVEN
HONOR OF MRS. ABBOTT

A camp shower in honor of Mrs.
c. H. Abbott, given Tuesday after
noon from 2:30 to o'clock by Mrs.
c. S. Clark, at the Reed cottage,
Daytona Beach, was a most delights
full affair in every particular.
Mrs. Abbott left this after
noon for her homestead at MerriLts
Island, and the shower was a gener-
GUS outfit for camp life. A large bas-
ket was placed on the front porch for
the reception of gifts as guests pass
ed into the reception. After the re-
ception room was well filled with
friends the basket was brought in
and placed in the center of the room
and she was invited by her hostess
to a seat on the floor beside it and
asked to open the numerous packages
in the presence of the company He ..
ing herself to cushion for a seat,
Mrs. Abbott proceeded to obey i'll
structions. An inspection of the
gifts, which followed, was greatly en-
joyed by the company. This was fol
lowed by trip on the FunviIIe &
Frolickton Featherbrain railway, an
amusing guessing game. Other anus
ing and entertaining devices followed.
Then came the refreshments, suita-
bic to the occasion, salads, coffee and
biscuits. Between so and so guests,
including friends on both sides of
the Halifax, were present and entered
with enthusiasm into the spirit of the
j entertainment.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-20
Best Guesser.

A Scottish boy of six years, who at
tended a school at which prizes v@le
given on the slightest sort OF provo
cation, the day proudly exhibited a
reward of merit earned in the realm
Of natural history.
Teacher asked US how many logs
horse had, an l said fve!" the lad.
die triumphantly acclaimed.
"Five!" rang the surprised adult
chorus. But, Of course, You 70
wrong?''
'Of course" was the proud ,
Giou- "But ali the other boy 4
six"
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-20

The Daytona and Palatka basket
ball teams will enjoy the hospitality
of the Crystal management tonight.
Mr.. Titus has invited both teams as
his guests to be present at the
opening show. The basket bah
game will be played at the New
Daytona theater Immediately after
this, the game being scheduled to
start at $3.50 o'clock sharp. ST
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-20

F. B. Nordman, Jr., of Number
Nine was in the city this morning, his
face weather in smiles for it is
"Papar Nordman now, if you Please,
Mrs. Nordman having presented him
with a daughter early this morning
at. DR.. Klock's hospital. Both
mother and baby are doing nicely.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-20
Freak Potato.

A freak potato was dug up lately in
Belfast garden The potato, in the
course Of its growth had forced it's
way right through the center of a
beef shank bone. It had grown 70 an
enormous size too. and was firmly at.
tached to the bone. bullying out both
above and below ii.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-20

Mrs. w. L. Hamilton of Kings, o /,
who entered DR.. Klock's hospital
Thursday, this morning presented,
her husband with an interesting little
daughter. Both mother and baby
are getting along nicely.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-20

George H. Clark, manager of the
hotel and travel department of the
Christian Science Monitor, published
in Boston, has been spending sew
eral days in Daytona. Mr.. Clark is
accompanied by his wife and they
are guests at the Despland.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-20

S. w. O'Brien and Arthur b.
Leete arrived last evening from
Atlanta, Ga, with Mr.. O'Brien's car
in which they drove to this city.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-20

Messrs. Peter Seims and Louis
Adler returned this afternoon from
an automobile trip to Tampa in
the formers car, having left this
city last Sunday. They report a
very enjoyable trip, although the
road is some sections is far from
good.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-20

Remember that each purchase of
Is cents worth of candy entities you
to a chance on the Doll which we
will give away Tuesday, December
"a, at4 o'clock. 17-4t
LANIER & BAKER.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-20

L. E. Fleetwood has purchased
through the Bingham & Thompson
agency a corner lot in the Rowlader
property at the corner of Ridgewood
avenue and Bay street, fronting So
feet on Ridgewood and 120 feet on
Bay street.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-20

For the convenience of our many
friends and patrons who find it i'm
possible to do their shopping during
the day we will be open evenings
during the holidays. Anthony's.
16-5t
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-20

The Ladies' Missionary society of
the Congregational church shipped
Thursday a barrel of clothing, etc,
to the Congregational theological
seminary at Atlanta, Ca, as Christ
mas gifts for the students.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-20

Mrs A H. Marlett returned
Thursday evening from a three
weeks visit at Omaha and Chicago
and rejoined Mr.. Marlett at their
home, "a Myrtle avenue.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-20

*DOLLS!i DOLLSii Big cut in
prices on DOLLS at CLARK'S
Book and Stationery Store. Every
doll must go before Christmas.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-20

immense assortment of cretonnes
in beautiful designs for making sew
ing and laundry bags at the Peck
Hendricks store. ,4.