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THE HOOKIvESS WAIST
At last it Huh come—that long
awaited boon and benediction, the
bookless waist, and matrimony is
shorn of one of its lingering terrors.
All things come to him who waits,
but it is sad to reflect on the millions
of unhappy husbamlH who have suf
fered through long years from that
bote noir of the benedict, a waist with
as many dinky little buttons down the
hack us a centipede has logs. How
can any man whose wife returns from
a visit say in all truthfulness: "Glad
to see your back," when the back is
popperod with microscopical buttons
or minute hooks and eyes? For it is
the luckless man who has to do the
buttoning and hooking, in the great
majority of cases; and now that some
genius has invented a waist that
doesn't have to be buttoned or hooked,
and yet preserves all the decorous
amenities of the properties of dress
ing, u mounted thousands will rise up
and call him blessed. For of course
it is a man who h;:s made this won
derful invention. Trust a man for
that. Would an\ woman voluntarily
strike off the shackles that bind men
in the servitude of waist fastening?
Scare ly.
It haH been a long time coming, this
measure of emancipation, this liar- j
binger and herald <.i a brighter and j
hotter day. But, as tin* sweet girl
graduate would say: " It is darkest |
just before the dawn," and just as
men were beginning to despair of free
dom the daw.i broke. The bookless
waist is a long step in the right direc
tiot, and already they who have ears
to hear may hear a swelling ehorus of
masculine voices exclaiming: "Glory
he!"—Ex.
Gold In The Philippines
Gold is easily the first in import
ance of the metallic mineral resources
of the Philippines. It has been sought
for and found in most of the provin
ce's of the archipelago, but of them
all the provinces of Uenguet, Mas
bate* and A mhos Camarines are rivals
for the tlrsl place in the metal output
and in general mining activity.
Numerous claims have been located
in these provinces, and according to
the report of the bureau of science at
Manila several corporations have
lately been organized to develop and
oporate a number of the most im
portant groups.
The success of some of the com
panies which have entered the Held is
yet in doubt, while that ol others, to
judge from their continuous opera
tion and constant output, might nat
urally be considered assured. There
are other corporations which have
not vet attempted to break into the
producer class, but have exerted
their energies toward developing
their properties and in blocking out
ore.
The most interest ing ami probably
most important of tlio recent discov
eries of gold was made in the Huyoc
region of Southern' Lcpanto, where
the Igorots have been working and
washing gold by the most primitive
methods for a hundred years or more.
Many years ago they were driven out
of their rich diggings by water, as
because of the topography of tin*
country they could not work these
places !>y their usual booming method.
An American prospector by means
of a drainage tunnel has recently re
moved the water from one of these
flooded workings and found the rich
est ore which tradition reported to
be present. A silvery white mineral,
since identified as ealaverite, was ob
served in association with the free
gold, this being the first authentic
^ report of the occurrence of telluride
of gold In the Philippines. No report
as to the extent of the deposit or the
average assay value of the ore has
yet'been made.—New York Hun.
What chance have lions, tlorcrs and
other inhabitants of the jungles of
Africa when pursued by a man who
has tamed Into submlHslveness the
people of a great country?
(JrindntoneH unci pulpHtonoH pro
duced In tho United Htaton in 1W)7
wore worth fSftrt,o2^, tho bout, record
in tho history of tho industry. Ohio
produced nearly 85 por cent of tiio
total.
Nine Become Cltlxena
Judge Held yesterday afternoon
created nine oltlzorm by granting hoo
ond paper* In naturalization to an
many applicant*. Those givon the
right of oltlzenfthlp aro: Duncan K,
Morris, Michael Connoly, M. B. An
derson, J. A. Johnson, Laurlt* Lar
son, Lara B. Eriokson, I'm trick J.
Meehan, Robert Atkinson and Frit*
Rorgland.
Wo oarry a Full Lino of Pino j
Hmokorw Artloles.
Owl Drug Oo.
DAUGHTER PLANS
DEATH OE MOTHER
Miss Mae Otis, Desiring In
surance On Life of Parent.
Hires Assassin
Chicago, Nov. 14—Charged with
plotting the murder of her own moth
er, Miss Mae Otis is confined in the
eity prison awaiting further investi
gation of she ease against her. The
arrest comes as the result of a confes
sion uiude yesterday to the police by
the man who was by Miss Otis hired
to kill the latter's mother.
Desire to obtain the insurance car
ried by her mother is the motive for
the crime planned by Miss Otis. The
woman is :i(i years old and has lived
with her mother during their resi
dence in this city. Miss Otis lias
worked, but the mother and daughter
have lived in comparative poverty, a
a condition repugnant to the younger
woman.
The mother ha » her life insured for
$.r),000, and so strongly did the luxur
ies represented by possession of this
sum appeal to the daughter that she
sought out a man, whose identity is
concealed by the police, to whom she
offered money if he would encompass
the death of her mother. Tne man
agreed, but instead <>f carrying out
his bargain reported the transaction
to the police.
The daughter will not discuss her
position, and the mother refuses to
believe the accusation made against
her child
$7,875,000 GOES
FROM TOE TANANA
While it in impossible •<> figure on
the exact out-put "of the Tuimna clis
triet for theseason of IOOS at thisdatc,
it was learned today that there has
been shipped from Fairbanks to Se
attle, through regular transportation
channels, up to the time of the de
parture of the Schwatka, the last boat
carrying gold in the mails, a sum of
$7,87f>,iK)0. The shipments were not
figured down to the cent, but the ilg
nres here given are so clone to the
mark that they can almost be accep
ted as ofllcial.
This docs not mean t hat t he sum of
$7,H7.r»,000 represents the entire out
put of the district this year, r.p to
this time. A great deal "f gold has
undoubtedly been carried out by in
dividuals; some little has been used
by jewelers and others; a great deal
is still in the hands of the banks and
of miners who have not yet disposed
of their product, and a great deal
more will be sluiced up before the
close of the season. When all these
are figured in there is no question but
that the output will total considerably
over $9,000,000.
It was hoped the present season
would be the banner year for produc
tion in the Tanana. Several causes
have been given as reasons for the
output not being $12,000,000 as was
originally estimated. Labor strife
had something to do with it, but the
principal cause was a lack of water,
wherewith to carry on sluicing, the
past summer having been the dryest
ever recorded here. Too much wa
ter in the drifts and tunnels of some
of the richest mines in tlie country
has also had something to do with
the falling off, some of the big oper
ators, who were looked to to be
among the richest producers having
been drowned out, and having had to
wasto a whole summer in the effort
to rid themselves of their difficulties
in this respect by the installation of
pumps and other machinery.
At that, the district makes a splen
did showing and will help in placing
Alaska close to the top of the roster
of the gold producing states and ter
ritories of the union again this year.
—Fairbanks Tribune.
A recently Invented thief catcher
for HtoroH consists of a Hystem of lor
erH which will close doors from behind
u counter on pressing h pedal and at
the Hiimo time ring an alarm outside
the building.
"A woman will put eight dollars'
worth of trimming on a ninety-cent
hat."
"And a man will spend ten dollars
in shines for a three-dollar pair of
shoes."
The highest suicide rate of any na
tion is that of Denmark.
Aloxanrtor K. Kyan, was hy a Jury
Saturday night found guilty of ma
licious destruction of property. At
torney E. W. Ritchie for the defense
will ask for a new trial.
COSGRQVE IS IN
DANGER OF DEATH
Governor-Elect Of Washing
ton May Not Live To Take
Oath Of [Office
Portland, Nov. 14—CJovernor-Elect
Cosgrove ofJWashington wan taken
from tHo train in this city yesterday
afternoon, and wasjhnrricd to a ^hos
pital. Mr. Cosgrove is believed to be
dying, and his relat.ives]|have been
summoned. He was on his way to
California fortius health which has
been bad since his physical break
downj^late in his campaign for
election.
Politicians Are Alarmed
Seattle, Nov. M—Word received
from Portland to the effect that Gov
ernor-Kloet Cosgrove may be on his
death-bed has caused regret and
alarm on the part of the anti-Mead
faction of the republican party of t he
state. In the event Cosgrovc is un
able to qualify, Governor Mead will
In- retained in ofllce.
New York,—The fall and winter
seasons are likely to see a good many
innovations in the dress of men if the
designs of the t.ai'.ors, haberdashers
and hatters are carried out. For one
thing, there is going to he a lot of
color. ,
But perhaps t lie moat striking nov
elty of all are the sheath trousers.
In these the leg seams 011 the outside
instead of running down to the bot
tom, will stop at the knee and be
laced from that point 011. For those
who are of a more retiring nature the
seam will not be open to expose the
calf of the leg, but will be formed
into a plait.
Then there are new pajamas with
mother of pearl buttons and beading,
with any delicate shade of baby rib
bon—pink being preferred by the
ultra exclusive ones.
Green—full, rich hunter's green—
will lead in the colors of the gar
ments, but it may be relieved with
stripes. To go with a green suit one
must have a green hat. Soft hats,
preferably made of plush, are being
carried by the leading hatters. They
are known as Yodels (the hats, not
the hatters) and evidently are of
Swiss origin.
Following close in the wake of the
yodel hat is the Marathon tie, whoso
chief point of excellence seems to be
that its colors are fast. But the Mar
athon tie is anions the "also rails"
when it conies to the automobile
scarf. This is in gold, purple and
green diagonal stripes. The man
who wears one must run the risk of
being arrested for speeding.
But with it all the tailors preach
"harmony." You get it, too—in the
spats. There is a shirt that is a veri
table rhapsody of color. Fortunately
the demand for it seems to come from
few as yet. The body garment is of
cretonne, with pink roses sprinkled
about, offset by a modest, shrinking
violet or two. Tlio bosoms and cuffs
are of green and white stripes alter
nating.
FIRST BIG SALE OF IN
NOKOPROPERTY MADE
Tho (IrHt Halo of mining property in
tlio Innoko of any considerable am
ount, wan consummated yesterday,
when Q. M. Landerkin, well known
aH tho chief onglnearof tho Florence
H. for tho pant two years, disposed of
a one-Hlxteonth interest in a claim on
Little creek, together with other in
torcBtw ho ban acquired in tho past
year in tho Innoko country'.
Tho amount of tho Halo 1h known to
bo $10,000, and It wa« brought about
through Captain Smyth, ownor of
the Florence 8., who it Ih said whh
acting for certain othor partlcw in
Fairbanks. Tho sum of $1,000 wa«
paid down, and tho balance at Htatcd
periods, tho first of which Ih to be
made Homo time In October, and the
balance after tho first cleanup next
nprlng.—Fairbanks Times.
More than 1,000 porsons are em
ployed in tho manufacture of artificial
pearls In tho gulf of Lower California
by a company working undor a con
cession from the Moxlcan govern
ment.
'
Tho German mllltarp officials aro
testing ft stool corselet wolghlng but
six pounds, yot. whloh Is said to bo
proof against revolver bullet*. It Is
the Invention of ft TJavartftn.
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(Inc) Bankers and General Merchants (Inc)
HART SCHAFFNER & MARX Clothing, the clothcs
that satisfy*
We have just received our big line of fall clothing*
W e carry Slims, Stouts, Shorts, Mediums; clothes to fit any
form*
Every suit guaranteed, read guarantee in our display window*
RRfOES FROM
S1B.OO TO $30.00
We are especially strong this season in men's furnishing
goods of all kinds*
Remember your outfit for spring and get your order in early*
We carry the best goods money can buy, let us figure with you*
(Ml 1H01LT noun id 1I1 Canned Goods
& ,
cap"al PIONEER OUTFITTERS ~
CHICAGO REAL ESTATE
DEALER IN LAWS TOILS
Chicago, Nov. 17—Peter Vanvlissin
ger, for y< ars a prosperous real estate
dealer in this city, was this morning
sentenced to from one to fourteen
years in the penitentiary. Vanvlis
singer confessed to obtaining by
means of forged deeds posession to
property valued at $700,000.
The autliorities say that Vanvlissin
Ker has for years been conducting
his unlawful operations, and that
his system has boon such as to make
it very difficult to detect him. His
arrest and subsequent confession is
the result of an accident.
Hunter Kills Big I,ynx
A lyii?: weighing close to sixty
pounds was killed Sunday by I)r.
Cockerille, who was hunting near the
lake. The animal attracted tlio at
tention of (he doctor by rustling
through the brush, and although
armed only with a shot gun the doc
tor fired both barrels. The double
charge badly wounded the lynx, who
set off on a run. The doctor followed
his quarry for a mile or more, finally
coming upon tho animal lying in a
small depression, only its head being
visible. Once again both loads of the
shot gun. were, discharged into the
animal. After assuring himself that
tho lynx was dead, Dr. Cockurille
dragged the body from the hole, and
brought home the pelt to prove tho
truth of his story.
Judge Grants Two Divorces
Two divorces were granted by Judge
Reid yesterday afternoon, one to
Peter Peterson from Anna K. Peter
son, and one to U. O. Crocker from
Maud V. Crocker. The application
of Bertha Holms for a decree of di
vorce from Albert Holms was denied
011 theground that the applicant came
into court with sullied reputation.
She alleged drunkenness and various
other misdeeds on tho part of her
husband. The decrees granted wero
on the ground of desertion.
Notice To Subscribers
The Prospector subscription route
in Valdez has been sold to Owen
Meals, the present carrier. Dating
from November 1 all bills due from
that date will be payable to him.
Orders for subscriptions may be left
in the Prospector ofllce, as also may
Instructions regarding dollvory of
paper, change of address etc.
Prospector Publishing Company.
The United Slates leads tho world
In patents, the 000,000th having boon
issued Ibis month. Commissioner
Moore estimate* the number will pass
the ono million mark by 1011.
New Bath-house Opens
The Hotel Valdc/ bath-house Is now
open under a new management.
Rooms in the rear of the hotel have
boon thoroughly rtmovafed. Steam
room and tub's. Turkish baths a
specialty. Oood rubber in attend
ance. Everything toodem.
Notlc*
Free?,able gorHls mVst be removed
from dock Immedlatl'ly after dis
charged from ship, aslwe will not, be
responsible for their fiwesslng.
• Valdez Dolk Company.
Wortman's Roadhouse
Bar and General Merchandise
Accomodations for Travelers
Pontius Magnuson Prop.
The Teikhell Roadhouse
48 Miles From Valdez
On Government Trail.
Beat of accommodations for man and beast. Fresh Meat
always on hand. Horse and Dor Feed All the latest
improvements. PRIVATE ROOMS.
M rs. Ed. Wood, Proprietor.
DRY CREEK ROADHOUSE
I/. G. and G. B. RORER, Proprietors.
118 MILES ON FAIRBANKS
FROM VALDEZ ANI) EAGLE TRAILS
Alaska Coast Co.
S. S. BERTHA, 8,11 of cac|1
S. S. PORTLAND, m of each
From Valdez for
Juneau and all Pugot Sound Ports
Rights Resorved to Change Steamers or Sailing Dates Without Notice.
A. S. DAUTRICK, General Agent, Vnlde/,, Alnska.
VALDEZ HOSPITAL
Reservation Ave. near Court House
Private Rooms for Patients Graduate Nurses
Hospital Tickets, #1.50 per Month.
Phone 77
WELL KNOWN VALDEZ
GIRL IS MARRIED
MIhh Cloo McDowell ft former ro»l
dont of Valdes, whoro who Ih woll
known, wrh rcccntly marrlod In Hoatr
tlo. MIhh McDowoll thai won Ih tho
Htop-daughter of Capt. Amtln P},
Lathrop, tho coppor magnate. Con
oornlng tho mnrrlago iho Boattlo P-I
of Ootohor 28 nays:
"Tho marriage of MIhh Oloo Lucille
McDowoll and Mr. Jamon Archibald
Boyco, wan solemnized on Wedflosday
ovonlng at 8 o'clock In tho parlorn of
tho First Proabytorlan church, Rev.
M. A. Matthcwn officiating.
"MIhh I,orettA Mooro woh tho maid
of honor. Hho wore a dainty gown
of palo blue liberty satin ami carried
a wbowor bouquet of whlto carnations
and maklon hair fern.
"Tho brldo worn an empire gown of
whlto tucked not over silk, elabor
ately trimmed In Venetian point, and
earrlod an arm botiquet of long
stemmed chrysanthemums.
"The groom wan attended by Mr.
Orln W. 11111, and tho unborn wore
Mr. Howard Bcarborough and Mr.
William llartoloy,
"The parlorH of tho ehuroh were
beautifully decorated with palms and
whlto ohryHanthomums.
"Mr. and Mrs. Boyoo left for a
short wedding trip and will bo at
homo after tho 20th of Novombor at>
their new residence SrtOfi Ka«t Donny
way.,,