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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-03

committee, in this particular, that one dis
trict had but two scholars-two of the
blooming youth. The teacher was very
nice yonng lady one of the Young men was
taken sick, and she married the other nj
closed the school The districts are falling
OF in their attendance. showing that when
these schools are centralized better results
will follow. We shall have better schools.
better teachers. better school buildings and
better facilities for the education
IF oHr children. leave it to you. to The
good sense of this House. whether it wouil
he better to abolish tins oli-fashioned svs.
TEN and adopt something which is up to the
times and which has been adopted in our
sister states.
Mr. Duttou of Windsor have always
advocated this town system in my towr.
We have twelve schools in my town. We
have five comparatively good schoolhousss.
ard seven that are wholly unfit for any child
10 sit in in the inter- time. These seven
districts are too POOR 20 he taxed to bajia
new schoohouses. In my district we have
the largest school in town Ani a good
sehoHlhousc and We have allowed ihase
children in the out-lying H.
tricts. vhpre hey get fve
or s;1 weeks of school year with four
OF I'VE sch9I~S 10 4 s'iioo'r 20 cone III oar
sc'iooi eHhout paving any tuihon' oecahs'
~ NY district W. al. heaFtiiy IN iaF"r OF
tAe town system. We pelieNe that every
scne.ar wlti,ih U'e Hi'ii'S OF my town u en-
o'iet 10 Just 'he same eGheahonai adT4h-
tases a. every o'hef sehotar IN TIE town.
it'eFtioFe ! 1o' hesF'ilF N FAVOR OF me
aiol''9h o, u'e town SYSTEM III IS lnsf' IL
T. :. I'm III ny "Sh We can a9on'h seven
IT'S ACCOMMODATE every Sehoiar In i've
nls'I'''r' concentrate me iuilis we reiflft
}" G.'Se I'VE soi"'u's' eh"oiin9 Us 70 employ
s"of teaeuefs ami increase the length 81
our 'fa""i7- iuis town system VIII gave
ei'ei" tue a'''h-'se 81 framing III Our
v''i'''o" '''"" s@'r'o'S hat wiz eha6'@
Nv 70 'H''' a'''es'ii''s ana S'hiiisr'es-
I'',f ~ i'Ss' ssstet'' 'iiey cshf'ut De 30
.'''e r. / h"ef '''e present system We nave
70 employ l'',or tsa'tI.ces ms preposrsi
ThahS" HA .o iiJa'tn-e 10 10 '"Sh; II VIII
"e ,lat' am IFss ~ ah.
He' 9Pf'E''e OF henson feei that 1t il
II! tA'f 10 eAP'ts7 my views fesatd'ns thss
n'ai'e'' Mn opposti 10 ihis ON IN every
sens, 81 l''e Voc, a',looen I'VE IN town
t'i''' 'as ~" uip''i s't .oSii sy-'eb' lof t4
seffs ait 'tiF = .. i,in our ''@h- bat
=" ''et ,'.l..'e ! = fiis a.''s = Legislator
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-09-08
BUSINESS BREvITIES.

The worlds supply Of diamonds |,
twenty times greater than it was thirt,
years ago.
/ II is estimated that this country pro.
duces over 1900 pounds of grain to each
inhabtant.
The public debt of France is in excess
OF 5000 000, 900 francs lin United States
money ~, 200, 000, 000).
Twelve years ago one sailor In every
LOG who went TO sea lost his life. Now
only one in 236 is lost.
Bohemia has nearly lao 200 separate
manufactures, more than there are in
any other province in Austria.
| In 1915 the United States produced
| 100000 in silver; in 1891, s57, $3.50, 900, or
more than thousand times as much.
Germany has one postofiice to every
| Liza inhabitants. In proportion to the
population the United States has twice
AS many.
The Navy Department is experiment.
ing for an American bituminous coal
that Is iree-burning, non-coking and
smokeless.
A Western geologist says that Kansas
can raise wheat for another 1000 wears
| before exhausting the necessary proper
ties OF the soil.
Mexico sends the United States every
year Slo,oO0,0O0 worth OF "heniouen I"
rope. the cordago out OF which ham
mocks are made.
An apple tree which is claimed TO have
borne fruit for the last century and a
quarter IL still in bloom in an orchard
near lenoir, n. G.
The largest poultry farm in the United
States is located on Long Island. Ii con.
sists OF 300 acres OF land, with five
miles of water front.
II is asserted that the best, strongest
ana most tlbrous material in the shane
oil wood now used rs pulp for paper Is
made from spruce logs,
The annual manufacture in Europe at
the present time according to the last
statistics Is something like 1850. 600
square yards of looking glass.
In New York city thore are so many
railway lines-steam, elevated, cable
and horse cars--that one NAV ride for
six hours at a total cost OF 80 cents.
Americans are constantly gaining in
Mexican trade, and at present dominate
Ia both imports and exports, being the
largest buyers of Mexican products.
Europe's purchases OF American wheat
these days are great bargains, and she il
showing an intelligent appreciation OF
this TACT by making the purchases ex-
tensive.
There are about $3.50, DOC, 900 in all Of
the I per cent bonds outstanding, or
oo,uO0, Mosin excess OF those owned by
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-09-08
Arc Versus candescen, Lamps

Some interesting tests have been u, T.
Gently made to decide the relative 'l.u
minating power of the arc and inc !. y
candescent lamp. One company wn.'
has 100 incandescent lamps from oca.
die power to 500 candle power ana y
arc lamps of 1000 nominal candle pow
on its extensive premises finds thai ~
arc lamp tested Eliminates an afeSS
5000 square yards and absorbs one noa '.,
power, and that each 800 candle pow
incandescent lamp eliminates an ~ y,
OF 200 yards and absorbs one horsepos
~. Louis lobe-Democrat.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-09-08

1t is not possible to foretell what ~, lM
weather will be at any particular aI \.
during the harvest, but hay shoua.. !.
stacked as soon as possible after II :
cured.
Some who have tried ensilage as WIZ
ter feed for hogs have not been suces ~
iul with it, and so condemn it in roa ls,
terms. The trouble doubtless was 'ns'
1t was not well matured and so hae y
sufficient feeding value. If the ensllss.
is sweet and we'll cared, hogs can be6"
tered on 1t without trouble.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-09-08
Looking For Information

nr "A good a. brother who recently offered
ptrser al prayer meeting startad ~,
,i- ahe q reference to Noah, but cot ~ =
the natr; Sstso ana forgot the name Of
i tp1r teN After hemming and baw.
$3.50 los Few moments he turned to |.
W. w uoos ana asked in a loud whisper
ton News. ' 'ae overwhelming
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-09-08

emit was years years ago strange birthday nrs..
Of San F ssce.ved by charles Kettle6err es
he 80, ASH francisco. 1t was a CORN sej
''n'f Gay hs was buried IN Il ana
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-02-18
sCoNsIN. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY is, 1898.

day will come when cheese and
butter makers will have to under
stand the principles which underline
his practice. Discussion should be
encouraged, interest created, en-.
thusiasm felt, and people will there.
by be enabled to secure greater
profits for their labor. Better milk
better cheese and butter, which in
sure better prices, and better prices
more money. HENRY j TRIcKER.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-02-18
DIED

TERRILL--In this city, on Wednesday eve
ming, the 18th inst, Miss Maud Terril; aged
IL years. mos
Deceased was the Oldest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Saml Terrill. She was an exceptionally
attractive and loveable girl possessing that
sweet disposition and milduoss OF manner
which command the respect and love of all.
The blow is one of crushing effect on the
parents for whom the whole community
entertain genuinencss OF sympathy seldom
displayed. Maud was a bright STAR and her
soul has been called back by It's gver 10 bedock
the fair beyond
"A few short years ago as we count time,
A soul strayed out from Heavens fair cline,
And lost its way, and wandered
Down from star TO star, until
II reached the earth,
Nor stop'd to rest
Until it lay incarnate on a mothers breast
And IL forgot its first abode IN bliss,
And lived and bloomed fair, frall Hover Of
love in this
An angel high in Heaven sent the mandate
down, Return
And lol a fair young girl
stood reinoarnate Just outside the gates of
pearl,
And scanned them DER,
And read again with JOY
The legends that they bore.
The heavy yates swung open wide,
And music floated on the rosy tide,
Touching the spheres 20 melody,
And drifting down the yellow sunset, TN Mt
eve
To that sad mothers heart II came
And whispered, 'Peaoel
There ls no DEATH 'tis only going home."'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-02-18
Fine Tailoring

Having a large and carefully
selected stock Of new cloths for
the spring and summer trade on
hand, it is my desire that the public
in general call aud inspect the
same. Garments will be made up
in the latest and most approved
style, or in any style any customer
may desire. 1t will be my constant
aim to give entire satisfaction.
Prices reasonable.
Thanking the public for past
fayors, | shall, by exerting every
effort reasonable, endeavor to merit
continuance of the same.
ADAM DREsRs.
Graber's corner block. up stars-5w2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-02-18
A Removal
of Our Stock

to the feet of the people of
Mineral Point and vicinity, is
the aim we have in writing
this notice.
We have always been the
recognized leaders in our
business and shall continue
in the front row.
Our selections for spring
are SO varied you must come
and see them as it would
fill a book to describe them.
Respectfully,
w. J. PENuALLRGoN.
Proprietor of the White House.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-02-18

ALFRED PENHALLEGoN is an in
surance agent.
AN educated Hawaiian woman
says it should be "Hah.vah-e-e"
PEOPLE who fail to be good
during the current forty days never
will be.
II it's a good farm you want,
don't miss the chance offered by w.
II. Dunn.
REV. S. R. CHUBB preached to a
filled up house in Linden on Wed,
nesday night.
UPoN asking why so few women
stutter, the prompt reply was, they
havn't got time.
The grounding is now supposed
to be confined to his residence by a
case of acute pneumonia.
THE hens have a big job before
them, to reduce the price of eggs
to reasonable level before Easter.
G. l PHILLIPS is here from Lake
y View, Iowa, for a visit with rela-
n tives, after an absence of three
years.
SECRETARY Rusk has put an EN-
d barge on cattle from Texas and the
d Southwest on account of Southern
cattle fever.
THIs makes "a consecutive days
Of sleighing, a very uncommon
AZ thing, and the prospects for many
@ more are good.
AFTER a brief lay off for the
ii purpose of putting in new ma
chinery our wooden mills are again
In full operation.
& JAS. BRACKEN, a valiant veteran
81 of the rebellion, and went out with
Il the llth Wis, from this city, is
here from Plankinton, S. D., for a
visit.
THE meeting Of the American
health association, held at the City
= Of Mexico last December, elected
Dr. 5, p. Deahofe, of this city, a
q member
Mrs. HATTIE LEWIS, wife of
Evan Lewis, the famous wrestler,
\ died ar her home in the village of
kGseway, last Saturday, of
n Bl!ghi's disease.
IT is with pleasure we state that
Mr. Vivian Harvey, who met with
a serious accident by falling while
at work at the pulp mills two weeks
ago, is recovering.
REys. 5. r. CaUBB, of this city,
l. James, of Willow Springs, and
h W. Cape, of Dodgeville, attended
b 3 general committee meeting at
Snu.isburg on Tuesday.
FIFTY carloads of live stock
passed through GAINESVILLE on Mon
aay night. The shipment had been
delayed BY the snow blockade on
'he Mineral Point division.
NEXT Wednesday afternoon, the
END inst. is the time set for hold.
,.s an adjourned meeting of the
mineral Point fair association.
mere should be a full attendance.
LIE Epworth League has elected
2,r John Hendra and Miss Kate
hughes delegates to the state con-
,slaon to be held in Milwaukee
so'uary 18th to goth, 1898. Miss
-'-sa Eden was elected alternate.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-02-18
A LAMP.

A handsome hanging lamp that
gives soft, mellow light will
make everybody in the house
more comfortable. We have
variety in styles and prices,
and shall be pleased to show
them, whether you wish to buy
or not.
BREWER S PENuALLEGoN.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-02-18
The Local Field.
Clear the Way.

There's a change about to come,
Clear the way
In the world of Fashion-dom,
So they say.
skirts have been worn close and fiat;
But Wen have no more of that;
oh, its crinoline they're at.
Clear the way!
Married men with wives to dress
(Bills to pay
Are the picture of distress
For they say
That it certainly will take
Just as much again to make
Dresses of the proper shape.
Clear the way!
Ruflles go from hem to waist,
Clear the wayl
Just to suit the wearer's taste
For display.
Merchants wear a iiendish grin,
Der the custom they will win
When the crinoline comes in.
Clear the way!
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-02-18
LINDEN ITEMS.

''lSe NuHle MONA, OF FreepOrt,
Ill., is visiting in this village, the
guest Of her cousin, Chas Lamb.
Mrs. Henry Fault of this village
received the sad intelligence last
week of the death of her brother
Thos. Woodruff, of Sutherland,
Iowa. Mr.. Woodruff leaves wife
and seven children to mourn his
departure. Mrs. Woodruff was
formerly Miss Hewitt of Mineral
Point.
Geo. B. Treglown is slowly re-
covering.
Mrs II. Glanvile and son Pierce
visited last week with friends at
the county seat
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Fox, of Alex.
andria, s d., returned home Satur-
day for a short visit after on absence
of eleven years.
NJ, -, A.4,.... ..:n
al. -, ~
On visiting our public shool the
other day we found it in thriving
condition under the principalship
of Prof Sheldon
The p NJ church will boId .
festival N tha yo.,ry an w,shinr
TOMS b;r,baoy for ,hn honoe, oe ~.
cbnrcb
NJ p Goldsworb, no.n..oa
bome SATURDAY ,f,er . sho,, ,;.i, -
Chicago.
Died, in Red Oak, Iowa, Jan. 81,
of consumption, Mrs. Grace Strong.
Mrs Strong lived here until about
three years ago when she moved to
Neu YAK "rS' Strong was n'SnIy
roSPeoVeu' ana her lr'ends IN Linden
near OF her ueath win mooh regret
one ieaVes TWO danghterS-Mrs'
laura sampson anu MISS r'ora'
her nome in Mineral Point after
short visit here
Nss c,ssio Rul;nos or cohh
'''''e' - ou' oos 'a'"'u'y anu
2u"u"y' VIZ : uos' " "oi aunt MISS
'ann'e uoooSe'l'
"i'S war '"y' 'o'' y hoh''o''
- ;" o"' '''''so "s''' ."i' "oeA'
''''' 'y 'o' '''s . '"''' GLASS ho'o'
Mr' Richard Iemoey visited
DodgeV'lle saturday ana sunday
Miss Viola erase left this morn
ing for a short visit with her brother
Joe at Plankinton, 5. ID.
Mrs. Joseph erase, Of Montfort,
is visiting in our village.
We are to have a separator in our
village this summer instead of
cheese factory. CRREKrrE.
WANrED'-Iwo apprentice g'rls
to learn the millinery trade.
1tt H. AIMMER'
r.,-., r. g.. ca,
.,o,nan
~, -, g.a.l.r. 80 z,,.. (,,,,,,,.
Tho ova,,;no,;on g. ,,roana,;on
| from the common schools OF Iowa
county will be held Feb. 23d and
oath.
The questions and general di-
l. a.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-02-18

will close its two weeks engage
ment in this city next Monday eve
ming with a very interesting and
complete program. See and read it.
The roads in this county are
still in horrible condition owing
to the great amount of snow,
Notwithstanding the softening eff
feet of the weather the first part of
this week.
Chronicle: The price of whiskey
has gone up so much of late, that
we are led to think it must be made
of pork; or, at least that hogs have
something to do with its increased
consumption.
Darlington Journal; Hugh Con =
oily, who was formerly a clerk in
this city, was killed with five of
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AN exchange wonders thus: "If
every Democrat who held office be-
tween March 4, 1885, and March 4,
'0''' Is - oe '''''S'''e"' anu al oi
.'''' ~ ~ NPV'' ~ oe' ""a'
" o0oo'"o - INC o'uo' aPpi,
''"'''
ON TUESDAY last W. b. shouts,
OF Flroqua' was arrested on the
charge OF o'gamy. lie Is about go
years ola, ana month ago married
girl 10 years OF age. Ills other
o,,1,,a.
n nor TABLE 'uo"sn "nol'y ST
0'''' =" " "" 0Nc' o''V 70 " eA''n'"'
~" "0o""'' io' 'n0 P"S' year
~" pow o"' '"oo'" "e' II ="
"'o w.. Guy 'V'' "l'0' '"o ie'e''ailoS
','' - O0's"' =" '"o V"Joy
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'"U''"'' ooe" a" AZ
- ~ - = N0'''l - 'o"' '"''0''
IT wouid give the editor OF the
Tribune much pleasure to devote
several coluinhs OF space each week
~ 'ooai uoiusS auu happenings oil
'"o WIS anu villages through out
'"o county, anu 70 'nat ehd desires
~ 'e0u'o Tue ser'ices ol competent
'nu ! ieilao'e ooiIespohuehIs. Cail
u "ii'e US LOT lull particulars
WHILE laying out the body Of
Mrs. Coam Cherrier, who died at
Prairie du Chen last week. some
one stole large sum of money
IRON the house. The Rev. Father
hremer announced it from the
altar, and said that the parties were
known, and II they did not return
the money the authorities would be
notlhed. UP to date the money has
not oeen returned
THE beautiful nautical comic
opera, "H. M. 5. Pinafore, or The
Lass that Loved a Sailor" will be
rendered at Darlington, on the 22d
and 23rd inst. by home talent, sup
ported by a chorus of forty-eight
voices. Elegant costumes and a
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-02-18
Make an
Evening PleaSanter.

The long winter evenings so
enjoyable at home around the
freside, and in which every
body does the most of isyear's
reading, can be made happy or
miserable because of
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-02-18
VOLUME XLVI.
SUBSCRTPrTON RATES.

One Year strictly in advance %
After three months and within one year.~Sl.5O
outside of Iowa county .sl50
six months-in advance only ......-65
Three mOnths-in advance only
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-02-18
The Man in the Moon

The Man in the Moon
Is supposed to have special infu-
enee on the affairs of lovers. This
same man in the moon has for ages
been the god of love of the Chinese,
and, it is believed, slides down to
earth on a moonbeam, ties the end
of the lovers queue to the top of
the fair maiden's nose, by = magical
knot, after which nothing can pre-.
vent the union. You will learn
more from the article on Spurious
Customs of Courtship and Marri-
age" charmingly illustrated, in
Demorest's Family Magazine for
March. A superbly illustrated pa
per, entitled "In Mulberry Bend
and Beyond" gives very clear
idea of the slums of New York;
aud to read the profusely illustrated
article on Japanese Industries and
Occupations" is almost equal to a
trip to Japan. There are 4 number
of charming stories and good poems.
Demorest's is the ideal "family"
magazine, aud every number is
equally interesting. Publish ed for
20 cents copy, or 50 a year, by w.
Jennings Demorest, 5 K. l4th ST.,
New York.
The union services Of the two
Methodist churches will be held to-
morrow and all next week in the
M. K. church. The Z. M. church
will be closed tomorrow in conse.
quence of the fact. Commencing
with Sunday, the Goth, the services
will ue held in the y. M. church,
when the M. Il. church will be
closed Evangelist Williams, of
Atlanta, Ga, will be here during
the two weeks; great meetings are
expected. The Sunday schools will
meet as usu al in the respective
churches, only the u. NJ. school
will meet at 80 instead of 300 80
as to close in time for the regular
service. What time the M. +.
Sunday school will meet will be
annoGnced at the morning service.
A LETTER recently received from
Van ID. Wilson, who moved from
Waldwick last spring to Spencer,
Iowa, says among other things:
owe have had very mild winter
out here, not over two inches of
snow has fallen, all told, thus far.
Prices for all produce good. like
the country very much, and my
health is somewhat improved. Have
invested in a 100 acre farm and
some city property. The farm is
for rent" Mr.. Wilson also informs
us that anyone in want of baled hay
will do well to address him. The
price ranges from $3.50 to $4.75
per ton.
|
Chronicle: J. Kelly and c..
Whitford, of this city, returned on
Tuesday morning from their visit
to England, having enjoyed a
pleasant trip with the exception Of
the outbound voyage which was
rather rough and delayed three
days by break down. They are
not enthusiastic over the prospe rity
of their old free trade home, and
think they would much rather live
in tariff America than free trade
England.
WHEN you see a youth who will
do any sort Of work, no matter how
menial il may be, rather than be
idle, you can make up your nina
that that fellow amounts to some
thing. The young man who would
starve before he would do anything
beneath what he conceives to be his
dignity is not made of the right
stuff to cut much of figure in
this world. Don't be afraid of any
sort 81 work so long as it is
honorable.
WANrED.-A boy to learn the
blacksmith trade. CHAs. GoELz.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-02-18
'tIioul

JAG 'm9ql
10 seHd sHes 6eApQ r n puB seoqs
qons 94vm ssoIoIoW q uospIyqo!H
9uom9ugol pu1 olsBl salso!pu! eoqs
Sunlg.HoM u! 2ooJ GIadvHs V
WoEid'S Fair Accomm ida tions.
Those intending to attend the
Columbian exhibition can secure
rooms either at the new Hotel Ep
worth or in private houses at from
so cents to 81 per day by applying
to the undersigned, who has spent
several days inspecting the different
accommodations. j. G. MARTIN,
7tf Agent.
FoR SALE.-A secondhand top
buggy in good condition, or will
trade for wood.
f6w4 JOSEPH II. ELLERY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-02-18
For Sale.
Superintendent of Schools.

Because of an accident which
will disable me for several months,
! have concluded to sell my interest
in the meat ma,I;et firm of Paynter
& Temby. viii be sold cheap if
taken at once. 7w2 ]. =. PAINTER.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-02-18
Hot Water and Steam Hea ting

Hot Water and Steam Heating.
We announce to the people Of
Mineral Point that we are now pre-
pared to put in apparatus for heat
ing houses with hot water or steam.
Our man has had years of ex-
perience and can guarantee the best
Of work. 6m3 MARTIN & ToAY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-02-18

WAErED.-A boy to learn the
blacksmith trade. CHAs. GoELz.
Arizona republican., 1893-12-02
GOLD FIELDS OF THE YUKON.
Plenty of the Precious Metal, But It Is
 Difficult to Reach.

Plenty of the Precious Metal, But It Is
 Difficult to Reach.
 Some destitute Alaskan miners who were recently landed in San Francisco by United States revenue steamship brought a dismal account of. the gold fields of the Yukon country. They do not dispute the claim that mineral wealth exists there, but say that a great part of it lies under impenetra- ble mountains of ice. Moreover, the high cost of living renders the pros poets of the average miner extremely dubious. Flour sells for twelve dollars a hundred pounds and sugar twenty five cents a pound, and other necessa- ries of life are proportionately as dear. For meal of corn beef and beans in the settlements seventy-fve cents is charged. Inclement weather, too, linn its the mining season to three and a half months each year. Mining in Alaska" said one of the prospectors, ''is different from mining in any other region I ever heard of. n,prospecting for claim you first have to dig up from six inches to three feet of moss, and beneath that is mass of ice of questionable depth which has to be thawed before you strike bedrock. I have seen men thaw out thirty feet of ice and then not get anything" He admitted, however, that occasionally the gold-seeker 'struck it rich" "We learned before we left" he says, ''that there were four men who had each taken out ten thousand dollars worth of gold dust this summer. There are several others who will carry away five thousand dollars worth of gold dust, but then some of those men have been prospecting all through the Yu- kon district for several years past with out scraping up more than enough to live on. The miner who secures enough dust to pay his passage back to San Francisco is doing we'll"