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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
ALICE, WHERE ART THOU?
A Chicago School Girl Abducted and No
Trace Can BE Found.

CHICAGO, Sept. 1s.-Alice de Wolf, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles de Wolf, is missing,
and no trace "a TO her whereabouts has been
obtained. At fifteen minutes of yesterday
Alice left her home and started for school
Her mother heard nothing OF her until noon,
when a note came from Alice's teacher. The
little girl had not been at school and the teacher
hastened to make inquiry if her pupil was sick.
Alice was not home for dinner, and the
fears that the note had excited were in-
tensified. Mr.. de Wolf, who represents the
Nyantic cutlery company of Nyantic. Conn,
was away from home. Mrs. de Wolf hurried
to the school where her little girl had been q
pupil. She gained no information. From
school children it was learned, however. later
that as Alice reached the corner OF Latin and
Plum streets on her way TO school a cab was
driven close to the sidewalk. Alice was picked
up by tall man wearing gray clothes, placed
in the cab and hurried away Up TO midnight
no trace of the girl had been found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
THE WORLDS FAIR.
Chicago Will Surprise Congress by q
$1O,OOO,OOO Guarantee Fund.

CHICAGO, Sept. 1s.-Chicago is preparing q
surprise for Congress in connection with the
worlds fair project By the time the Senators
and Representatives are ready to take up The
question of locating the fair Chicago will fire
broadside at them in the shape of $40, ,OOO.-
600 pledged as a guarantee fund. site Sc
lected, plans drawn, information collected by
study of the greatest expositions of the old
world, engineers employed and all matters ar
ranged so that as soon as Congress gives the
word the work of letting the contracts for con-
structing the buildings be commenced.
This line Of action was decided upon at a
meeting of the executive committee yesterday
afternoon,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
SNAPPER GARRISON DISCHARGED.
Mr.. Belmont Not Satisfied With His
Riding of Raceland Yesterday.

New YORK, Sept 1s.-It was the talk Of the
sporting world last night that Edward Garri-
son, the famous American jockey. was sum-
marily discharged by Mr.. August Belmont yes
terday for his very peculiar riding of that gen.
ueman's great suburban winner, Raceland, in
the oriental handicap at Gravesend yesterday.
kaceland was big favorite and was backed
heavily by some of the most important turf
men. Those who know the horses condition
said before the race that he could not be
beaten, and after Kingston had won, with the
favorite next to the last. there were MANY
rumors affecting Jockey Garrison. 1t is said
that MIR. Belmont's trainer, James Rowe. up-
braided Garrison in the paddock for the loss of
the race and requested his employer to set the
jockey down. Last night Mr. Belmont declined
to speak on the subject,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

The findings Of the court OF inquiry in the
case Of Capt OKane, who commanded the
cruiser Boston when she ran aground in New
port harbor Q few weeks ago, have been ap-
proved by Secretary Tracy. The court re-
ported the facts in the case as elected during
their inquiry, and closed by stating: I'VE are
OF the opinion that the commanding officer and
navigator believed themselves to be at safe
distance from the shoals Of the southeast end
of Rose Island, and a. Mitchell rock is under
water and not buoyed that the striking of the
vessel was due to an error Of judgment In esti-
mating the distance from Mitchell rock and not
TO negligence on the part OF any one attached
TO the vessel II II the opinion Of the court
that no further proceedings should be had In
the matter"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
To Welcome Mr.. Butterwortn.


Representative Butterworth will sail for
home from Europe on the 18th instant on the
steamer Lain Of the North German Ilovd.
1t is proposed to give him grand reception. in
accordance with the resolutions adopted by the
Ohio republican association The following ID
tne iist OF the committee on reception appointed:
Hon. 8. A Whitfield, Hon. Alphonso Han. GEN
Hv. Boynton, =. B. Townsend, ESQ.,, Col. ]. hi
mcGrew, Hon; Frank Hatton, Rev. WIN. Warine.
Henry W. Coffin, esq.,, Hon. Thos. b. CouIteI''
B h. Warner, esq.,, Col. W. J. Poliock. Col Nj
N. Parker, Hon. w. J. Rannels, e. Kurts John
son, esq, B. b. Warder, esq.,, Col q. ". Wilson
and Col James A. Bates,
1t 70 proposed to obtain one Of the l.rre
theaters II possible, in order to guard aeainst
lnciement weather, a. was the case the night Of
the sherman reception, and in order that ladies
naay be provided for. n neither Nbaueh's nor
the National can be had the largest hali in the
city wiz be engaged. Mr.. Buttsrworfh Il a.
ways good speaker and the Ohio people are
expecting something especially fnteroetine
nom their genial and vsrsstils Ben.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
Cigar Makers International Union.

NEW YORK, Sept lS.-The third days
session of the convention Of the cigar makers
international union opened in Tammany hall
at o'clock this morning. The socialistic ele-
ment which received a setback IN the discus
sion over the preamble yesterday afternoon,
were not uDdaunted this morning aud entered
into the discussion over the proposed amend
ments to the constitution with their
usual vim. The first proposed amend
ment taken up was one to hold
the conventions triennially instead Of bien-
nially, as they are now held This was voted
down. The next proposed amendment was to
give the local unions power TO choose the
place for holding the convention instead Of the
delegates at the last convention. This was de-
feated by vote of IS ayes 10 81 nays. The
consideration of the proposed amendments
will occupy several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

CALLING Postmaster TO AccouNT.--Post-
master Ankeney Of Minneapolis has been noti-
fed by the civil service commission that he has
been weighed in the reform balances and found
wanting. Commissioner Thompson, as acting
secretary of the board, wrote to Mr.. Ankeney
and informed him that he had done MANY
things that the board considers irregular. The
appointment OF several employees was charac-
terized as improper and without authority and
the postmaster ordered to dismiss the persons
named in the letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

IRON MOUNTAIN, MICH, Sept is.-The FIRST
snow OF the year for this section Of the upper
peninsula fell here yesterday afternoon IL
was only sprinklins, but was followed by
bitterly cold wave.
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Sept Is-Heavy frost is re-
ported in this locality and all along the line OF
'ne Lnnois Central Monday night The crops
are saia 70 be greatly injured in many places
EAST IAwAs, MICH, Sept ls.-Thore was .
nesvy most here yesterday morning. the first
vines.
CHICAGO, Sept ls.-The reports OF tempcrs-
ture 20 the signal service bureau indicate that
frosts fell last night over a large area The
states and portions Of states included in the
frost belt were northern Kansas, northern Mis-
souri,, Illinois. Indiana. Iowa, Wisconsin, Ne
braska and points further north.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
A New chief OF Divisiou.

The Secretary Of the Treasury today ap-
pointed Edward q. Haywood Of North Carolina
to be chief Of the Judiciary division Of the
first CONTROLLERS oface. Mr.. Haywood was at
one time one Of the leading young lawyers OF
Raleigh, N. O., and for the past eleven years
has been connected with this ONCE. He has
recently been In charge Of the District of
Columbia accounts, which duties called to him
the most favorable attention of his superiors,
The Judiciary division, Of which he now assumes
charge, - about the most important branch 81
the work In The nEst controller's Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
The Star Out of Town.

The EVENING STAR will be sent by mail to
any address in the United States or Canada
for such period as may be desired, at tn.
rate of fifty cents per month eJ But all
such orders must be accompanied by the money,
or the aper cannot be sent, as no accounts are
kept scath mail Subscriptions. uea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
A Chinaman's Claim.

SAN FRANcIsco, Sept. ls.-N. q. Woo Goo Of
Los Angeles has filed suit against Liang Ting
Tsan, Chinese consul-general here, demanding
the payment of S17,2l alleged to be due him
and unpaid during the past two years. Ii is
known, although not stated, that the action is
based upon claims of Chinese to whom the
money had been awarded by the United States
government and who should have been paid by
the consul-general, to whom the money was
intrusted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

A CoIoRED APPoINTEE.-Robert Il. Terrell
OF Massachusetts,, and recently teacher in the
colored normal school of this city, has been
appointed chief Of the navy pay division of the
fourth auditors Office, in place Of Mr.. Martin
OF Alabama, resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
Jimmy Carroll and Billy Nryer to Fight

CHICAGO, Sept. ia dispatch from San
Francisco says: The master of ceremonies Of
the California athletic club has deposited a GER
tilted check for 5000 as a first deposit in the
match to finish between Jimmy Carroll, the
This is probably the largest first deposit ever
made for a match. II Myer covers the amount
the battle will take place in Mexico next winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
CHOLERA IN CANADA.
A Steamer from India Brings a Pas.
senger Suffering from the Plague.

QUEBEC, Sept 1s.-The steamship Alberta,
which arrived in this port from noilo via
Singapore, landed at quarantine a passenger
suffering from a severe attack of cholera
After being thoroughly fumigated, the Az
berta was allowed to proceed to Montreal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

RESCUED By THE LIFE SAvEns.-Reports re-
ceived at the life saving service bureau show
that between thirty and forty vessels were
wrecked in the vicinity Of the life-saving sta
uons during the recent storm and all persons
on board OF them were rescued by the crews.
Reports from all stations have not been re-
ceived
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
Scottish Rite Masons.

New YORK, Sept ls.-The second days pro-
ceedings of the annual convention of the su-
preme council Of the Accepted Scottish Rite
for the northern jurisdiction of the United
States opened at 10 O'Clock this morning in
Scottish Rite hall, 29th street and Madison
avenue. The principal routine business of the
convention will be finished at todays session
and it is expected that it will adjourn tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
A TOWN ON FIRE.
Likelihood that Seaford, Del, VIII Be
Totally Destroyed.

WILMINGTON, DEL, Sept. IA special re-
ceived here this morning says that Seaford, a
town Of 2,ooo inhabitants in the lower part Of
this state, is on fire and will probably be totally
destroyed Ten stores, several dwellings, the
town hall, Masonic and Odd Fellows halls have
already been burned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
The Senate Irrigation Committee.

CHEYENNE, WYo., Sept ls.-The Senate COM
mittee on irrigation heard testimony here yes
terday from the territorial engineer and one
member of the constitutional convention from
each county. The Senators disband as a COM
mittee here and will leave for their homes to-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
President Adams Denies II

Bosros. Mass, Sept 1s.-President Adams
Of the Union Pacific railway says that he never
heard, outside OF the newspapers, Of the
Union Pacific scheme for building 10 Southern
California As TO the story that the Union
Pacific wish TO secure an outlet TO the gulf via
she Denver and Fort Worth road Adams said:
u went there to look around and people said
wanted to build road there, but have moth
ing TO say about it"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

The Great Stallion Race Postponed.
BosroS, Sept lathe $4,000 Balch stallion
race and the $4,000 pacing races scheduled
Tor today at Beacon park have been postponed
until tomorrow on account Of rain. II il should
rain tomorrow the racss win come q Yr5doy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

The VENEZUELA MIXED CLAIMS COMMISSION
Rooms have been secured on the eighth floor
OF the Baltimore Sun building on street as
meeting place for the Venezuelan mixed
claims commission. They will begin their
meetings during the latter part Of October.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
New FnI AND WINTER
DRESS GOODS

W. NJ. sHUSTER 4 SONS
Have Just opened elegant assortment of Fan and
Winter DRESS FABRIQuEs of the latest imports-
ton. comprising one Of the handsomest and newest
collections Of CAMELs' HAIR and other FINE
wooLEN MATERIALS they have ever offered
Also - complete assortment Of DELINs CLOTHS
In ali the new shades and Of very superior quality.
100 DRESS PATTERNS Of COMBINATION
wooLEN and CAMELs' HAIR ROBES, with perfect
match for esch color
100 pieces CoLoRED FRENCH cAsHMEREs in
al the new Fall and Winter shades ranging from Soc
70 the very best quality and al at the very lowest
price; in fact assortment Is complete and
very attractive, and viii. no doubt. be ap-
preeiated By all who interested in see
Ing the very latest styles for the approaching
season and the choice styles generally selected
we feel confident that early call will be appreciated
and it will afford Us pleasure to show them.
wehave also Just opened an elegant assortment Of
BLACK SILKS Of well known brands. and have some
extra bargains to start with and prepared now
to show the best BLACK SILK AT ONE DOLLAR
Per yard that we have EVER SHOWN for the price
and the nner goods equally cheap.
LINEN TOWELS Of every grade.
LINEN DAMAsKs in great variety.
100 doz. LINEN NAPKINS ranging from al per
dozen TO the finest imported: and in fact complet.
Assortment Of FALL AND WINTER GOODS. and ara
at the very lowest priceA
Also . complete assortment Of woOLEN sUTTINGs
In all the c0lorinss all Of which viii be shown,
and yoa viii not be pressed to buy II you are not
suited.
ONE PRICE IN PLAIN FIGURES
N sHUsrER soNs,
ssl6 SO PENN AVE NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
A Town Endanged by Forest r,

ATown Endanged by Forest Fires.
NEVADA, CAL, Sept 1s-Reports yesterday
from Forest City state that the town is endau-
gered by forest fires. Many families have
moved their household furniture from the
town and the mining companies have trans
ported their giant powder out Of reach of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

Who ARE CONC TO NoRFoLK.-The excursion
that starts this afternoon from this city to wit
ness the opening of the new government dry
dock at Norfolk tomorrow will be attended by
the following: Commodores Dewey, Weaver.
White and Melville, Hon. John R. Thomas, Col
Remey, Chief Clerk Hogg, Admiral Jouett.
Capt. Howison, Commanders Glass and Terry,
Gen. Dumont, Capts. Cooke and Meade, Con-
troller Matthews, Lieut.. Wycof, Capts. Hich-
born and Inch, Lieuts. Young, Brown and Ken
nedy. DR.. Ruth, Pay Director Schenk. DIR. Chas.
Allen, Civil Engineer Fletcher, Majs. Lowry
and Nichols, Mr.. A. ]. Whitaker, Col. Chas.
Fair and q number of newspaper men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

Mr.. COLLINS PEBBLES Of Missouri was yes.
terday appointed chief Of division in the sec.
ond controllers Office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

NAVAL ORDERs.-Assistant Naval Constructors
W. L. Copps, Lewis Nixon and Chas. H. Hewes
have been detached from duty at Philadelphia
and ordered to duty at New York. Passed
Assistant Engineer John Pemberton has re-
ported his return hone, having been detached
from the Monocacy and has been placed on
waiting orders. Leave of absence until March
/, 1880, with permission to go abroad, has been
granted Medical Inspector G. e. Bsardsly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

The ATTORNEY GENERAL is now in Indianap-
Oils and will not return until the 1st of Octo-
Der, at which time the new pardon clerk, Mr..
Scott, will assume his duties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

The ONLY BOND OFFERING received at the
Treasury department up to IL o'clock today
was Sl5O, 600 registered ~ per cents at 1851.
A NEW NATIONAL BANK.-The controller of
the currency has authorized the First national
bank OF Marinette, Wis. to begin business with
a capital Of 500, ,OOO E. Schofeld is president
and F, Hancock cashier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

Mr.. JOHN TwEEDALE, the chief clerk of the
War department, has returned to duty. He
spent his vacation at Asbury Park and in Rhode
Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

The DETAIL OF COMMANDER GLASS to the
naval academy as commandant of cadets is con-
sidered by naval officers to be an excellent
one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

INTERNAL REVENUE APPOINTMENTS, - The
Secretary of the Treasury today made the fol-
lowing appointments in the internal revenue
service: E. R. Dawson, gauger, fifth Kentucky;
+. W. Hardman, store keeper, sixth Kentucky;
Jno. G. Northrop in fifth Kentucky; R. o. New
man, same; Perry Thomas in second Kentucky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
THE EVENING STAR
PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDIN0A
k@fhvst CeD9 Psnnsylvania Ave. and llth 81, By
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,
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ety ym earters on thsir account ct 10 cents pey
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monsa e.m en- xy - sa s@aaiHpostags Prsps'd-oo en~
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ysAr. postass prepaid Six montha 50 cents
~ M mail subscriptions must be paid In advAnsss
no paper SAINT longer than II paid for.
Rates Of advsrtasine made known ON sppl,cstfou
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
New Mexico Constitutiouai Convention.

New Mexico Constitutional Convention.
SANTA FE, NM, Sept 1s-The constitutional
convention yesterday PASSED an apportionmens
article giving one senator for each l,soo names
and one representative for each 800 registered
last election. In o discussion of the school,
certain free non-sectarian articles were carried
by an overwhelming majority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

BALrrnoRE, Nd, Sept ls.-The standing
committee Of the Logan Invincibles Of Mary
land, largely composed Of old soldiers, adopted
resolutions last night strongly recommending
Ma Gen John A. Logan for tns o6ios of oenr
miasionog e pensions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

The U.S.S. KEARsARaK is anchored of the
Highlands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS ToDAY.--Internal rev.
enue, S407, ,056; customs, S758. .725.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

PosrrosrxEsr Or OpEs1se
JULIUS LANsBURaEs
MAMMOTH CARPET. FURNITURE AND uPHoI-
sTERY HOUSE
7th St. and sell everything from Is to as per cent
less than cost.
Now are Your Opportunities.
UPHOLSTERY GOODS REDUCED oNE-HALF.
FURNITURE REDUCED oNE-HALF
CARPETS REDUCED oNE-oUARTER.
Do you need aCarpet. If so you select Of our
Did patterns of Body Brussels. best quality. at sOc
per yard
Do you need . Tapestry Carpet!
Do you need Wilton Carpet,
Do you need Smyrna Rugs?
Do you need Art Squares!
nso save on every purchase enough 70 buy some
hing else you may need.
Next Week. commencing
SEPTEMBER 1s.
we viii sell Jet
LOWER THAN EVER
NOTHING TO BE TAKEN INTO THE NEW
HOUSE
Old Store will be Open for Business until
JANUARY i. $780,
- 1t is the only remedy we have to get rid Of ths
IMMENSE STOCK
gathered there. will positively rot takes
DOLLARS WORTH OF OLD GOODS
INTO THE NEW QUARTERS.
We have too many Bargains to enumerste them.
Now we have Losses-no Profits.
Get the benefit OF our ReductiOns Save considsrs-
BILE BY buying Of
JULIUS LANsBURaH
sells 315 7th Anw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18

FRIDAY. SEPT. 1s, 1885,
ELPHoNZo YoUNes COMPANY
are now Offering . full line Of NEW CROP GREEN
PEAs-botn Imported and Domestc-we have the
Domestic in Tin and the Imported in Tr and in Gass
The quality of these goods is all that DESIRE
being very and natural in favor and the prices
very reasonable indeed. In fact. we Offering
decided bargain in the way Of Fine French Peas In
GlassGoods that usually sell at 40 to Soc. while
price is only 35c or s40o per dozen full
sized Glass Jars.
ELPHoNzo YoUNas COMPANY.
42s NINTH STREET
P.s.-we are stin booming" Flour and We are
Offering some very choice grades at bsfTain rateA
sells EYC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.

JOHN W. REYNOLDS, ARTIST. BEGs TO
~ snnounce the reopenlns Of his studio and
art parloFs at 500 11th St NV. Eree-hand crayons>
pastel and oil portraits made from photographs or
LIE Free exhibition of painting day and evening.
CRYSTAL CHANDELIERS
Nov on hand. Other new gooda
One Price.
No trouble 70 show goods.
ty23-3m 1905 It
CERTIFICATES OF STOCK, CHEQUES
~ and other securtties Comms TSsA n'no-
graphy and dsaigntug. A G. GkDNE1
al I0th and D streets Post euilding)
FREE- HAND CRAYoN PORTRAITS
made and delivered st once on Eayment OF
t1 per week Prices &t0 TO eT5. IL b. SMITH Artist,
cor 9th and Mass. Open until p. m. tylO-llw-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-18
AMONG THE POLITICIANS.
Talks with Them on Cabinet and Pension
Office Probabilities,

SENATOR SAWYER SAYS GEN. FAIRcHuD WOULD
MAKE GOOD coMMrssIoNER OF PENSIONS
REPRESENTATIVE MASON AND THE ILLINOIS
oFxIcEs-TALK OF aoFF FOR THE CABINET.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-05-23
- 800 - - =. --ssrt.9y
LOST At SEA.

The Steamer Alaskan Wrecked in = Gale
on tho Pacifc-Five Of Her Crew Re.
ported Drowned.
i PORTLAND, Ore May 17-The steamship
Columbia, from San Francisco. brings the
captain, mate and eleven of the crew of
the Oregon Navigation Company's large
side wheel iron steamer Alaskan, which
left here May II for San Francisco and was
wrecked in gale off Cape Blanco May 13
$FivoOf the crew are reported to have been
drowned. Two boats containing members
of the crew have not yet been heard from.
The Alaskan had no passengers aboard
She was to have been locked at San Fran
cisco for repairs
There were thirty-four persons on board
the Alaskan As soon as she began to
founder the officers and men took to the
boats, Captain Howse, Captain Woods and
eleven of the crew in one boat and the re-
nainder of the crew In others The boats
drifted toward the land, and Captain Howss
and his party were picked up by tho tug
Vig1lante. The fate of the others is not yet
known, but it is hoped that they drifted
landward and were saved. The Alaskan
was the most elegantly fitted-up steamer in
the Northwest and cost 435O, OOO She was
insured for 3aO.OO0