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estimated at 5000. The report was cir
cuated that these men brought out with
them $50, 600 each. which they all deny
One man told me he brought out ive
poulds OF gold dust which vas great
nuisance and would never do so again.
Some OF them had large drafts Of deposits
but the amounts could not be ascarta ned
Now / will tell you more about getting
out there. as you had my last letter to
you published in The Post and ! gave
public invitation for any ore wishing to
know more about Alaska TO write me and
! would cheerfully give all the information
| could about it 10 all those desiring IT, /
have been oyerrun with letters OF inquiry.
out OF one mail ! received twenty four
letters. ! am kept quite busy answering
letters from those wishing information In
regard to the cost of getting TO the Alaska
gold fields The cost for one man is about
as follows: One years supply is supposed
to weigh about 700 or 500 pounds and costs
from sea to 800. clothing $50. hardware
(such tcols as are required TO build
boat or build cabin one Yukon cooking
stove and utensils s25. tent 81 TO $40. ac-
cor5ing 10 size. My tent was Sx9 and cost
S5.75.
Many ask what time the boats will begin
to run from here to the gold mines. They
are running all the time and people are
continually going in, but 1t is the general
opinion that about March l Will be the
time OF the great rush, but l think the LIST
OF April is none too late. We all know
February and March are the most disagree
able months we have In this country ard 1t
must not be very pleasant up there.
Now am going to give you my idea
about going in think II man has good
weather to get over that dreaded trail and
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Getrain Legislature Did Right.

Iowa state Register.
The Georgia Legislators are right. They
defeated bill which was intended to give
relief 10 Union veterans living In that
State. There is no reason why Georgia
should give such relief. We give no relief
in Iowa TO Confederate veterans living
here. The National government has I'M
dertaken on the most elaborate scale to
care for the Union veterans. The govern
ment is spending for that purpose s140,-
0O0, coo year a sum which II IT had been
suggested after the war. or even as late
as 1850, would have fairly staggered the
people Of the whole country. II liz a sum
equal TO that spent by the military ridden
countries OF Europe TO maintain standing
armies. II is almost beyond comprohen-
sloa. We do not enlarge upon this because
We are opposed to this vast and patriotic
expenditure. but to show that the Ma
tional government has made ample proyi-
sion for the Union veterans. II maintains
in addition, a large number OF soldiers
and sailors homes, and the various States
do the same, while 10 many States the
counties have express power TO levy a
small tax for the INDECENT old soldiers,
No government has ever made such ample
provision for the relief Of its old soldiers.
II is 50 ample that 1t docs not leave OUT
eide OF its provisions any old soldier in
need. There remains nothing to be done
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Christmas
Art Goods.

Hundreds of articles very appropriate for Holiday
Gifts that admit of no description.
Pillow Sllams, in Irish Point Embroidery and
Point de Esprit with Applique work, price $50
to $3.50 a pair,
Table Scarfs, of Irish Point and Point de
Esprit, with Applique work, ranging i'll price
from 75c to 81 each.
Washstand Scarfs, Henlstitched in Applique,
Irish Point CenterS and Point de Esprit, in fancy
design, selling at 75c to S.
Bureau Sets. of Point de Esprit, Irish Point,
femStltched with Applique, etc, price ST to s..
Sideboard Scarfs HenStitched and Scolloped
Edge, Irish Point with Applique work, ETC., from
81 TO $3.50.
Doyiies A full line in round, square and
obong, in various sizes, Irish Point Point de
Esprit, ETC., selling at 20c 10 75c
In Stamped Linens we show full line Dresser
ScarfS, Center Pieces, SplaSherS Table Cloths
and ScarfS WaShStand Covers, Doyes, etc.
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Holiday
NeCkWear.

Most beautiful line of stylish Neckwear ever
shown by us or anyone else in the city. A
very popular and appropriate Holiday Gift.
Ladies Stock Collars, of Roman Plaid and
Striped Silk, Pleated Brussels Net, ETC., At 7Sc,
CSC, SIPS and Si.sO
Ladies' Plaid Stock Collars, with Oriental Lace
Jabot price 7sc,-
Ladies Boas, of Brussels Net, with ribbon
trimming in all colors, price 75c.
Ladies' Chiffon JabotS, with Honiton Lace,
trimmed, price Si.75 and Si.05.
Ladies' Velvet YokeS, Applique and Oriental
Lace trimmed, price si.75 and S225.
Ladies Gretchen Collars, of Lace and Chiffon,
in all popular light colorS, price sl.o5 to $3.50.
Ladies' Silk Fronts, in Roman Striped and
Solid Colored Silks, Chiffon with Lace Trimmed,
Accordion Pleated Fronts etc, in all the popular
colorS, ranging in price from $50. $3.50 sos,
$3.50, S4.25 to SAYS.
Ladies Brussels Net CapeS, with double ruhle
and ribbon trimming, price S3.75.
Ladies' Mousseline de Sole CapeS (pleatec) and
BoaS, price $3.50 to SOS.
Many other styles too numerous 10 mention.
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get into winter quarters in coed shape II
is better than TO have the cold snow and
Ice TO hop right out into in February and
go for two and a half months IN such dis
agreeable weather before he can expect TO
see any good weather He does not know
where he is going. only that he is going TO
klondike. Well what is the use OF man
going there so earlyg He has to go out
prospecting. and perhaps the man who
left two months later will meet him coSiug
back, prospecting on the same trail that he
waded through the snow ard ice. OF course
every claim near the Klondike has been
located and new d!ggIngs are to be sought
for, which will be discovered by the thous-
ands.
Kit. am real anxious to 20 In there.
but don't know II shall be able to get
money enough TO get there or not. One
thing do know and that Is ! could make
the trip In better shape than ninety out Of
every hundred could. have seine reliable
information about place to go 10.
After man gets his outfit he has fare
to pay, which Is $50 for second class. s35
for first class this year, but no doubt II
will be cheaper next year Then his freight
bill will be, or was this year, $40 per ton,
or 50 cents hundred from Seattle to Dyea
or Skaguay. Then II he does his own pack
ing his bill is settled. except his hardships
begin right there and they are just as
tough times experienced on trail as any
one need ever waat 10 see. But man can
stand great deal II he has a bright pro
pect in the future, and ] believe any man
with good judgment, nerve and energy can
make his fortune right there in Alaska
IL two years time or sooner.
Now. Kit, II you will get some one to
stake us 10 20 to klond!ke ! will make
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night last. In conversation with them they
dispute the fact that any suffering would
occur TO the people there for want OF rocd
ana clothing. One of them says: mo actual
starvation at the posi- or In their vicinity
will occur although such might happen TO
those in isolated sections VINO nave not
provided for the winter The old-timers
are shorter on supplies than the new
Corners This was brought about by miners
depositing their orders with the ttadlhs
companies ard their inability 10 MI them.
Their cases were about on a par WIN
my case / gave in my order carry WIN
the North American Transportation com
papy and deposited the money for my pro-
visions I relied upon them for M win
ter's supply until / could order again
But on account of the water In the river
being so low the boats could not run untn
IL was so late that they froZe up, ana they
could not get nearer than Fort Yukon. WIN
the exception Of two boats. and they oniy
brought A small portion OF the oIdsiS. pu.
they lnteaded 10 make another trip before
the river frcze over These men Win
whom | talked say Of course they Won
sit down TO three meals every caV Ike ,he
majority OF SEATTLE folks did on inahAs
giving day and II there was any real W." ~.
the government OF Canada has orered Tree
transportation to any and all VINO "a'' "
leave there.
There was no coal oil there when we
left and candles we're selling at 81 each,
said these mirers. rand TO provision are
selling for less than 81 per pound. flour
was selling at 500 psr sack. \ iur sap
made OF cheap material sold 10. W. fur
mits sold at So per pair; moccasinA soiu a.
So per pair" c,., ,s
The number OF people At Dawson CITY y
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Christmas
Dress Patterns.

Why not Dress Pattern' Several dozen Novelty
Patterns, comprising the most fashionable
. fabrics of the SeaSon--no two alike-ask for
attention from gift buyers. You can't imagine
what $3.50, $3.50, $3.50 and $1,000 will buy
in stylish, Serviceabe gift until you see these
Dress Patterns.
Imported Novelty Dress Patterns OK En
that sold for So. % and 49, so, choice p0.CU
Imported Novelty Dress Patterns,
, s1., sold lh fGs $780, slia5' and $3.50
Imported Novelty Dress Patterns, that go IN
sold for $3.50 to $780, choice. U0.OU
Imported Novelty Dress Patterns,
that that sold sad for e,s s 70 ebot $3.50 $3.50
Entire stock of Dress Goods going at
specially reduced prices this week.
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Holiday Curtains
And POrtiereS.

Why not buy few pairs of Lace Curtains or A
pair of Tapestry or Chenille PortiereS' They
are not only useful but ornamental AS we'll A
cosy home must he comfortably furnished; 4
pair of handsome PortiereS or few pairs of
Lace Curtains so far toward finishing home.
We have Curtains from SOC 10 $3.50 pair
in Ecru, White and Cream.
We have PortereS from si.os TO $3.50 pair,
We quote the lowest prices.
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by the State Of Georgia. and that State
ought to do nothing. Nor should we Of
the North censure that State for refusing
TO give such further aid. The States OF the
late Confederacy have enough to do TO care
for their own soldiers, for those who fought
on that side OF the late war. They fought
brayely and they deserve we'll OF their
State governments. The South helps to
care for the Union veterans, through the
National government, and IL cares for Its
own veterans, That is enough. And there
fore we say that the State legislature Of
Georgia did right in defeating the proposed
measure of relief for Union veterans living
there
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EllER ABOUT KLONDIKE
|''s 'foSpector Gives Late News
of the Country.
|'ts VI PRlVA1IoN ARE DENIED.
rom There say Food suppIy
ne sunficicnt-PInns for
the Trip.

ina. s letter was written to a
A w n Mexia by his brother. who Is
|K,t. wash. November 30, 1897
~. Ns have some of the latest
~ u The Klondike, l will comply
i. memlse to you and the old reliable
81 ana will send you another
n summation in regard to that
psa,, nave seen accounts stating
H. !. ~ starye to death In the
M, WINTER, and it is also re-
peeale are leaving Dawson
auaoFeds. There were twenty
: e came down oa the steamer
eat arrived here Saturday
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FINANCE AND THE MUSE.
rhe Charming Young Poetess Hnc
Use for Cheek Hook.

rhe Charming Young Poetess HnG
Use for Cheek hook.
lis there anything I can do for your
asked the young man In the bank as she
drummed on the glass shelf with nervous
shyness
Yes, there is. Of you would be SO kind"
What is it?r
Would you mind giving me a check
book ~
Have you deposit here?"
NO; but my father has"
do you intend to keep an account
herc?"
You mean am going to give you any
money to keep for me,'
Yes; that is what Il amounts to-
"Oh. yes" she replied with cheerful
alacrity; some day. Just az soon as /
hear from my publishers"
Very we'll. As soon Is you are ready
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Christmas
HandkerChiefs.

No stock could he in better shape to fit your
every desire Watch the throngs at the long
sweep of counters devoted to Handkerchief
selling See them buy, and know the selling
must he right 10 cause such buying.
Ladies Colored Border Handkerchefs, at
1l'2c, SC, &c, iOc to &c.
Ladies Embroidered Hen1Stitched Handker-
.nlelS, at SC, i3c, 1oc, IL l-2c, 15c, zoe,
2Se, CSC, SOC, 75c to si25.
ladies' Embroidered Scoloped Edge Handker-
snlels, at same prices as above, 1oc TO SIPS
ladies' Extra Fine Lace Edge Handk erchiefs,
Vi Linen and Silk Null, SOC to si.o5 each.
~. ladies' japanese Silk Handkerchiefs in Hem
N'el ana Embroidered, zoe to soc each.
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Christmas
Handkerchiefs. Continued

prices
u AIDES Mourning Handkerchiefs in Plain
Reconstructed and Embroidered, loc to SOC.
Ghlldren's Handkerchiefs, in boxes, at CSC
and 4oc box.
. Gents Colored Border Handkerchefs, at
. l-3c' ioc, u lie, i5c, CSC and CSC.
Gents White Hemstitched Handkerchiefs at
l-3c, loc, II l-2c, lsc, zoe, 25c, CSC, 4oc, SOC
and ooc -
Gents japanese Silk Handkerchiefs, in great
variety, various sizes and qualities, ranging from
SOC to Si.25 each.
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Holiday Hosiery for
Ladies and Children.

In Silk LiSe Thread and Cotton.
If YOU should decide TO buy pair of Spun
Silk Hose this week, We will make the price SOC,
instead OF $50
pair of Belongs Pure Sewing silk Hose we
will sell for S.0S, instead OF SAYS.
II YOU prefer box of three pairs OF our regu-
lar CSC Hose, best value to be had, we will make
the price S5c a box.
ladies' and ChdrenS Hose are great depart
ment with us prices range from SC, loc, l5c, 2oc,
CSC, CSC, up TO Csc pair.
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Holiday
Umbrellas.

A Ladies Umbrella is considered one of the most
appropriate Of Holiday Gifts useful as we'll
as ornamental.
We are showing large range of all the leading
kinds i'll English rwled and Gloria, Tatleta and
Oil Boiled silk, with newest handles in Natural
Wood, Pearl, Rubber Horn and Dresden effects
They come with steel rods or wood sticks, prices
range SOC TO $3.50 each.
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Christmas
Linens.

Irish, Scotch and German Linens the perfec-
ton OF finenesS, tirmness and finish, at ioc 25c,
35e, SOC, o5c 75c up tosi. oagard, running in
width from 50 to "a inches.
Table Cloth, with Napkins to match , - to
/ 3i-2 yards long, fringed or henlstitched at
sos TO $3.50 a set.
Napkins, Towels, Bed Spreads, Stamped
Linens Art Linens ETC., ETC., all make useful and
appropriate presents.
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A Christmas
Dress Pattern

Of our world renowned Gold Medal Black
Dress Goods would not come anlSS. These
fabrics are without doubt the finest line of
Black Dress Goods ever placed on the market
In finish and style they are beyond compare
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Are going to he sold in large quantities during the
next few days They make useful and appro-
pirate Christmas Gifts. Our prices for these
goods are the lowest in the city, hut we pro-
pose TO still further cut prices during this week,
Blankets come in sizes as follows: 1914, II Il
and I'D SOC to $3.50 pair
Comforts Range in price from 7sc to $50 pair
EideTiown Quilts range from s,.o5 to $3.50 each
Special cut on fine Eiderdown Quilts this week
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arrangements for us 10 leave Seattle at
the proper time. and ! assure you we can
make thousands OF dollars by 30 doing.
Very respectfully. J. w Baker.
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Christmas
Gloves.

Not different from the good ones to he had here
any other time, hut dSSortnents have been kept
very complete for Holiday buyers.
Kid Gloves, in 2, 3 and clasp in Black and
Coored, at CSC, Si.25 and $50.
Kid Gloves, in 4-button, in Black and Colored,
at Si.25 10 SOS.
Kid Gloves in and o-hook, in Black and
Colored, at ST TO $50.
Undressed Gloves, in Light Tan, Gray, Black
and White.
Evening Gloves, Childrens Gloves, Driving
Gloves, etc, etc.
Sole Agent for Jouvn Gloves, the best Kid
Gloves in the world.
Sole Agent for the Ideal" Glove Fastener
One slight pull on the cord opens all clasps
instantly.
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4 n CHRISTMAS SALE on IN EARNEST

tournaments }~c~
l~~oN~ -
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AStrakllan Capes.

Ladies' Colored AStrakhan Capes,
that sold for $3.50 and SiS.7S,
choice ..........,..
Ladies Black AStrakhan Capes,
that sold for $3.50 and Sl4,7S,
4. choice .,....
Ladies' Black AStrakhan CapeS.
that sold for Sll.25 and Sli.so,
choice .........
Ladies Black AStrakhan CapeS,
that sold for $3.50, choice -.
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Holiday
Leather Goods.

Pocket Books, Wallets, Card Cases, Coin Purses,
Hand and Belt SatchelS, etc; can't begin tonote
the different items under separate headings. A
peep at The stock in its enticng entirety will
do more TO enlghten you than columns of
description.
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Plush Capes.
Ladies Plush CapeS, 600 IN
that sold Tor $500, choice -. pZZ.0U
Ladies' Plush Capes,
that sold for $3.50 and 1880 S15.25
Ladies Plush Capes,
that sold for $3.50 and sos S13.25
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Vi nrocive
of 90 I'm EryYTE
SEM for olc
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How about them' Would not an elegant Honey
Comb or MarSeilles Quilt make useful gft'
We have never bought such Quilts before at
such low prices, and as they were SO will they be
Sod prices range from SOC, 75c, 05c, SIPS
$50, Si.75, $500, S225, up to $3.50 each.
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Holiday Cloaks at
Cut Prices.

There are swell garments in or cloak room yet
Chic styles that hung fire because we didn't
care TO force them. They were a credit to our
cloak room and we harbored them for their
beauty and the tone they gave to the store
But the end has come. Half price may dc
Sroy their eXcluSiyenesS, hut il can't affect the
cloth. They are Just as handsome, but not so
expensive, that's all.
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Plush Capes-Continued
Ladies Plush CapeS,
that sold for sl2.so and sis.os, SIN 75
choice .......,........~. ysOsSO
Ladies' Plush CapeS,
that sold for SIS and SS.7s, wZ11
Cholee .....',,.,. WV
ladies' Plush Capes.
that sold for so,os and $3.50, OK E1
Sholce '.,.... .......,......... YO'OO
Ladies' Plush Capes
that sold for $3.50 and S5.2S, 90 OK
CHOICE '-'...'. ...,.,........... YS'OO
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Miscellaneous Articles
Appropriate for
Holiday Gifts.

Infants Coaks OF all descriptions, Infants
Caps, SacqueS, Bootees, Mittens, etc,
Ladies Fascinators, Aprons, ShawlS, Ready
Made Skirts Wrappers, LInderskirs, etc. etc.
Table Covers, Piano Covers, in Chenille and
Tapestry, Fancy Pillows
Fancy Coored Work, Scrap and Clothes Bas-
keS of various sizes and prices.
All make useful and appropriate Christmas
presents, including others too numerous to
itemize.
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Mall orders win receive our usual
prompt attention. orders of $500 or
over sent prepaid. Send for our cat
1log1lo.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1897-09-25
Cigar Makers Win O. Strike.

The cigar makers employed by tho
Ron & Fernandez factory at No. 1 Eas
Superior street, vent on strike earl5s
in the week against a cut of 50 per 1000
in the rate of pay. The price had boon
recently reduced from 500 to slS per
thousand and the mon thought this
additional reduction was nil;no
it on too thick. The reason
ascribed by the firm for the reduction
is the increased duty on tobacco and it's
consequent higher price. The strike
was settled Tuesday and the men re-.
turned to work at the S18 rate. The
cigarmakers employed by this firm are
Cubans and are not affiliated with the
cigarmakers international union, but
belong to an independent benevolent 30.
ciety.
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or to despoil the people. It makes Of
you cats,paw TO rake the chestnuts

or to despoil the people. 1t makes Of
you cats-paw TO rake the chestnuts
out of the Goals, and despises YOU, as
matter of course. I am not incitinp a
revolution or fostering the spirit Of un-
rest as has been SO often asserted; 1 am
simply calling the attention of Dives to
the irrefragable law of cause and effect
that he may stand from under the avail.
anche. He is too much inclined to look
into his ledger and cry, "all's WE'LL" be-
cause the balance is on the proper
page, quite forgetful of theofact that he
may have money in his purse and
square meal concealed about his per.
son, while dozen of his neighbors are
hungry, dead broke and desperate.
am not posing as philanthropist who
has nothing to do but weep for the
worlds woes; butt dislike to see mon
taking siesta on the muzzle of loaded
volcano which may get action any mo-
ment and spread their disjecta membra
over the shrinking face of the gibbous
moon. Being man of quiet tastes,
have no desire to see an upheaval of tho
fires of he'll the submerged tenth
floating to the top and inspiring Reign
of Terror. Nor do I care to see the peo-
pie become SO poor that the average
lover of classic literature will be unable
to fish dine out of the front elevation
of his pantalettes with which to pur.
chase copy of my truly valuable paper.
For these reasons. if for no other. 1 am
anxious to see the condition of the work
ing people so improved that they will be
contented and prosperous. But just so
sure as death and taxes, there's trouble
ahead for Dives if Lazarus be left much
longer to the care of the dogs This is
not "calamity WALL" it is solemn
warning by one who knows better than
does the average scribe the temper and
condition of the working people. The
average editor assures you the masses
will do-what he imagines they should
do! 1 tell you that if the pressur is not
soon relieved they are likely to do what
they should not do. In nearly every
avocation where men eat bread in the
sweat of the brow l have studied the
wealth. creators of this country; not
from the standpoint of the kid-glove
journalist or economic dilettante; but
from that of the man whose own hands
hardened on hoe or halyards, welded
the hammer or swung the steel. l
ought to know the workingman, for 1
am master of four trades and can "fol-
low copy on as many more. I have
studied him in his comings and his 60
ings, in his hopes and fears, his strug-
giles and disappointments; and say un-
to you that his heart is bitter today
with the bitterness of death, and in his
dissatisfaction there turks danger more
to be dreaded than foreign foes or tho
pestilence that walketh in darkness.