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told by miners returned from the Klon-
dyke fittingly rival the stories of Cali
fornia's golden period.
AS far back IS 1850 a deposit Of gold
was found in the basin of the Yukon by
n prospector named George Holt. He
also reported the finding of coarse
specimens along the Hootalinqua river.
But it was the discovery of gold near
Sitka in 1873, followed by the finds in
the vicinity of Juneau in 1850, that drew
attention to the possibilities OF the
newly-acquired territory of Alaska as
gold-producing country. The great
abundance of gold was first made known
by Joseph Juneau, who prospected in
the region around the city bearing his
name. In 1855 mining prospectors be-
gan TO scatter themselves along the
Rivers Pelly and Hootalinqua, and in
the year following much mention was
made of the Stewart river as a field for
the enterprising gold hunter. Rich
strikes were made in 1892 by prospec-
tors along Miller creek, a tributary of
Sixty Mile creek. The progress made in
finding gold along the Alaskan and
British Columbian rivers, although Civ
ing high promise of future discoveries
of gold, was not followed by anything
which created a widespread ndventur-
Gus spirit among people who were out
side the mining region.
The Klondyke and its aptly named
golden tributaries, the Bonanza and the
Eldorado, have again turned the heads
of Americans and Canadians, starting
them in pursuit of the metal which has
been described as bright and yellow,
hard and cold. heavy to get, and light
10 hold"
The reports from this locality of
riches would indicate that the gold
diggeTs have comported themselves in
such an uneXampied manner in times
of great excitement as to somewhat
ScvolutioniZe the traditions of gold
mine prospecting. systematically and
orderly did they go about their work,
and when the harvest was reached each
one appears to have rested content with
the measure of his luck
Encouraged by their tales of success.
thousands Of others are crowdinp the
outgoing steamers in the hope that sim
liar good fortune may be awaiting
them. So dazzling appears the prospect
that distance and hardships are INSULT
GENTLY measured, and the long wintrv
alaskan day which will have dawned
upon the fortune seekers before they
reach their intended destination has, it
is to be feared, been little taken into
consideration. Few setting out from
San Francisco, Seatti or Vancouver
have stopped TO think that when Behr-
ing sea has been reached and a dis
tance of $500 miles traversed over the
waters of the Pacific, the journey is but
beginning. The cliffs of ST. Michaels,
however. can only remind the traveller
that there is still before him voyage al
most as long, much more perilous, and
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YUKON GOLD FIELDS.
Events Which Led Up to the Pres
emit Boom
The Route TO Klondy rd. alps
90 lie Encountered-Surpr
Figures 40 Distances
Cost OF Living.

The excitement caused 10y the dis
coveries of gold in large quantities along
the hlondyke river aud the waters trib-
utary TO II, near the Alaskan boundary,
has aroused spirit of wealth-hunting
which will not be allayed for many a
day. Determination TO become pos
sessed of the riches of the cold and
dreary Yukon basin has impelled thou
sands TO go forth, in many instances
with very imperfect preparation, TO Sc
cure the yellow metal. which. il is
known, this region so largely conceals
The gold fever has taken such n hold
along the Pacific coast that breathless
haste to reach this new land Of promise
has dominated all considerations of pru-
dence and even Of safety. The tales
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II is assumed that there does not ex-
ist the slightest doubt as to the Klon-
dyke region being well within Canadian
territory. Although IL is only within
the last few months that the Yukon dis
trlct has sprung into notoricty, the
Canadian government surveyors have
been there for many years. In 1887 an
expedition was sent by the interior de-
partment TO explore that part of the
northwest territories drained by the
Yukon river. The expedition was un-
der the charge Of DR.. George NJ. Daw-
son, now director of the Dominion
Geological survey, and of Mr.. William
Ogilvic, who had had previous expert
ence in exploring and surveying the
northwest. Their chief task was TO
mark out the one hundred and forty-frst
meridian of longitude, which is desip-
mated by treaty as the boundary line
between the United States and Canada
from Mount ST. Elias TO the Arctic
ocean. Mr.. Ogilvie determ ined, by
series OF lunar observations, the point
at which the Yukon river is iutersected
by the one hundred and forty-frs,
meridian. and marked the same on the
ground. He also determined where the
boundary line crosses Forty-MiIe creek,
the western afIiuent Of the Yukon in
the gold-benring district. The Canadian
surveyors reported at the time that lin
proximity TO the boundary line there ex-
listed extensive and valuable placer
mines" and in view of this fact they
made their observations with special
care. The United States government
was invited TO make joint survey. and
the Invitation has been repeated since.
but up 90 this time there has been no
disposition TO take advantage Of IL.
The boundary, according to the sur
veyors. crosses Forty-Mile creek %
miles west of the point where il flows
into the Yukon. Fort Cudahy. which ~
situated at the confluence Of the Yukon
and Forty-Mile creek. is. therefore. con-
siderably within the Canadian side OF
the boundary. The Klondyke river flows
into the Yukon from the east, 30 miles
higher up than Fort Cudahy. near Fort
Reliance, and IL Is. therefore. within
Canadian territory for the whole Of It's
course.
The Dominion government has on
nounced that il will publish a summary
Of some further reports which havs
been received at the interior depart
ment from Mr.. Ogilvie. Ia these re-
ports Mr.. Ogilvie speaks At length Of the
great difficulties and dangers which
have TO be encountered by explorers in
that land. The lack Of a mail service
seems TO be felt almost a. great an in
convenience rs the want OF a claims
registration bureau. with q court
the collection of debts.
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TIE CORN CROP.
Heat Does No DAMAGE In Nebra.Ls-
Kansas Not so Lucky

Omaha. Neb.. Aug. S.-Copious rain,
have fallen all over Nebraska, putting
an end TO the hottest period OF weather
experienced in many years. The grain
operators OF Kansas City, ST. Louis, Chi
cage aud the east have been wiring the
grain men of Nebraska TO ascertain the
effect OF the heat on the corn. Every
county has been heard from and not
one reports damage. In fact, all return
the most fattering reports of the corn
crop. So much SO that the first es,i.
mate OF 300. OO0. 900 bushels is now raised
TO $50. 000. 900 bushels. The heavy. warm
winds have blown furiously over the
state for the past three days. with the
mercury as high rs ll2 I'm some locali-
ties. The corn has not shown any bad
effect. This is due TO the great ouan-
uty of moisture previously deposited.
All the old corn held over from last wear
through fear Of a crop failure this wear
Is now being released with rush.
Farmers have ITO, 200. 900 bushels of this
old grain aud cannot get cars fas,
enough TO get IL out.
Emporia. Kan. Aug. Slot winds in
Lyon and adjoining counties have
dried and burned up everything I'm the
way of crops. Corn will not average
bushel to the acre and is unfit for fod-
der. Cattlemen here are desperate. as
there is no pasture, and are rushing
cattle TO market until there are not cars
enough TO meet the demand. The apple
crop, which promised so well, has also
been destroyed within the past few
Gays. Even kalir corn and cane are
shriveled up. but the farmers claim
they will recover with the first rain.
Ihese and alfalfa are about all there is
nope for now
Kansas City, Mo-. Aug. 3.-Reports as
TO the condition OF the corn crop In
Kansas and western Missouri continue
to be discouragiug. Throughout the
district the weather continues scorch-
ing hot and nothing but n soaking rain
can save the crop
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JAPAN
wants Cacie sam 10 Assume . Coatln.
gent Responsibility An the Matter Of
the Arhitr.tton OF Her Difference. with
AA~aA

wants Uncie sam 10 Assume = Contln.
gent Responsibility An the Matter OF
the Arbitratton OF Her Difference. with
haw.u
Nkw YORK, Aug. 5.-A special To the
Herald from Washington says:
Japan will insist that the United
States assume u contingent RESPONSE
ohity in the mater OF arbitration of
her differences with Hawaii on the sub
Jet OF immigration and the tariff.
1t is understood that this il one OF
the essential conditions upou which
Japan will consent To arbitration aud
that II this responsibility is not as.
sumed by the United States, Japan
will break off negotiations looking &c
arbitration and backup her demands
by a naval demonstration in Hawaiian
waters
The state department has not vet re-
ceivcd any official communication
from the Japanese government on
the matter, and the administration
has not indicated whether or not it
Will comply with the Japanese demand
when made. An official OF the Japanese
legation said in an interview:
Il am not officially in formed con-
corning the terms of arbitration. but
that Japan should ask the United
States To take recognition of it and as
sumo an ultimate responsibility for
the decisions OF the arbitcr as regards
Hawaii being carried out seems to be
very natural
IF the United States refuses to give
US guarantee il is probable that the
arbitration proposition will fail We
prefer to entertain n grievance and TO
Indemnify our subjects ourselves than
TO arbitrate after the indignity of the
refusal 10y the United States of so lust
request. Neither the United States
nor the Hawaiians can Justly plead
Observation-Disclosures. Frequently in the
Hawaiian-Japan correspondence OF
late, the pending annexation has fig
ured rs n factor in the situation. This
should operate in the arbitra ton case
as we'll"
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that the most extensive finds have been
made. Prospecting on other creeks
along the Klondyke has resulted 10 con-
siderable success, and much is expected
from future operations in this part Of
the Yukon basin.
Circle City is POO miles from the KIon-
dyke fields. Fort Reliance is $50
miles from Juneau. The mines Of
the Klondyke run from IS TO 100
miles from the Alaskan bound
airy, and are in British Columbia
The Eldoraco is the richest mine Of
them all. IL has 10 claims. said 10 be
worth 100000 each. The total wealth
OF the EldoradO, Bonanza, Baer and Gold
Bottom mines is estimated at 10000
600. Lots are selling at Dawson City,
az the mouth OF the KlondylSc, for s. 900
and upward. Across the boundary In
Alaska there are many mines in opera
ton, and the entire region northwest to
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the Yukon is reached at Fort Selkirk.
From Juueau TO Dawson is q dis
tsnce of ESQ miles. The following adj
vice has been offered TO parties intend
ing to take this route TO the gold
creeks: NO one should venture with
out eight months provisions. and these
should be bought a; juneau. He should
have 400 pounds o. -Four. 100 pounds
of beans, 100 pounds of bacon, 100
pounds Of sugar, 10 pounds OF tea. 30
pounds Of coffee, $50 pounds Of mixed
fruit, besides salt, pepper. and cooking
utensils. All these can be bought for
the sum Of 500. To convey them to the
head waters Of Lake Linderman would
cost SIS per hundred" 4 month Of
perilous travel is ahead of the prospec-
tor.
The Klondyke empties into the Yukon
30 miles above the Big river. Bonanza
creek is tributary of the Klondyke
and Eldorado is again a tributary Of the
Bonanza. 1t is along these two rivers
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a wINTER scENE IN c1RcLE c1rr.

through an inbospitable country beset
with the dangers OF Alaskan river navi-
gution.
Neither have the seventies OF the
new cline been properly reckoned.
Many who have gone forth iu their en-
thusissm for wealth to the rich locali-
ties almost within the arctic circle will
fnd themselves poorly equipped 10 cope
with the chilliness Of below-zero
temperature. How many may succumb
70 the hardships they must necessarily
undergo in their leap after goldl And
this applies 10 any route th6t may be
selected by the adventurous spirits who
ere rushing i'm quest Of fortune. There
is said to De a great difference between
the climate Of the coast and that Of the
interior Of this land Of gold In winter
there is extreme cold. while in the
short summer the heat is intense. One
n the ProARsetors, writing recently
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-FOUR LIVES.
Go out In an Barry Morning Fir. at Cin-


Go Out In an Barry Morning Fire at Gin
cinnatL
CINCINNATI, Aug. 5.-At Pas Thurs.
day morning fire broke out in the
kitchen of Adler's restau rant, corner
Elm and Charles street, aud gained
considerable Roadway before the ar
rival OF the fire department. Four
persons were suirocated by smoke, and
were taken out by the firemcn The
hire was soon put out Loss small.
The names OF the dead are: Arthur
Guth, the bridegroom; Ezra Rouse, the
best man; Mrs. Nellie Bennett, n guest.
and Roy Carr, "A bartender.
The daughter OF Mr. Adler was mar
ried Tuesday night When the body
OF Guth was being carried out, his
young bride was running to and fro in
front OF the building, begging those
near her To go in and rescue her hus-
band. When the officers appeared
with her husbands charred remains
she vainly attempted to reach him and
grew frantic with grief.
She was finally persuaded, however.
TO leave, and was taken to the house
of neighbor She had been occupy
ing another room when the fire start
ed and had succeeded in escaping with
her life
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STRIKE SOON SETTLED.
Some Qunrrymen ut Lamont, III, Sc
cure Nnise.

Chicago, Aug. "a sudden, peace
able and successful strike was inaugu-
rated and concluded by the men en-
ployed in the big stone quarries at
Lemont Monday. a demand was made
for an increase in wages from $1.25
to $3.50 per day-the latter being the
wages paid one year ago-nnd 500 men
quit their work until their demand was
granted by the companies. At two
o'clock in the afternoon the Western
Stone company accedcd TO the demand
and the other companies followed suit.
Work will be resumed i'm all the quar-
rics this morning. \ strike OF the
workers in the qunrries Of the Joliet
Limestone company followed that of
the workers at Lcmont. Following
the lead Of the Western Stone com
pany, the Joliet company also granted
the demand of the men for an increase
of IS cents for a days work of ten
hours.
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a REMARKABLE SHOWING
Nebraska I'm the Front Hank ns q
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SImtr

This year Nebraska has come to the
very front rank as wheat producing
state, with her splendid crop of IS .ooO,-
BOO bushels of spring wheat, averaging
over - bushels to the acre, and 3 900
600 bushels of winter wheat, which will
average Fl bushels TO the acre. The
table given below, which has been care
fully compiled, shows, what will sur
prise many, that Nebraska stands third
among the states as a wheat producer,
aud 1t must be borne in mind that the
states that outrank her are almost ex-
clusively wheat states. whereas Ne
braska is country of diversified crops,
corn being her principal product.
Actual figures for 1896 and conserva-
tive estimates for 1907.
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Getting IL HACK

81 see the railroad Bunger has so
much stock IN has gone into the hands
Of a receiver"
Too bad. 1 suppose he has lost
everything"
"Oh, no. He has been appointed the
ceeiyef."-Brooklyn Life.
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Chicago. Aug. 3.--The Illinois Cen.
trail put into effect Monday its export
rate u ten cents on corn 10 New Or
leans. The rate is put into effect ~
pursuance Of the policy Of the Illinois
Central. which is determined 10 make
New Orleans one Of the leading export
norris of the collnIrY
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Forty-Mi'e creek contains q great deal
Of the yellow metal.
The wages paid TO miners in the Klon-
dyke district are SIS day. Workers IN
the sawmill of Joseph Ladue, who
claims TO ownsthe entire Dawson City
site. are paid ten dollars n day.
Prices in the latter place are fairly
representative of the amounts charged
for provisions aud articles of wear. aud
the following list will give interesting
information on this subject. Thes,
were the ruling prices when the miners
left Dawson City TO return with their
immense wealth aud entrance their
neighbors with the recital of the story
of their success.
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a FARMER SLAIN.
Minnesota woman Beats Her Husband
60 Death.

Redwood Falls, MINI, Aug. 3.--Jobn
O'Conncll, well-known farmer and
prominent politician OF Westling town
ship, Redwood county, was murdered
between II and one o'clock Saturday
morning at his farmhouse Seven
gashcs in his scalp by some blunt iron
instrument were the immediate cause
Of death. After the blows had been in
fictcd OConnelrs clothing was satu.
rated with kerosene and his home was
set on fire. Statements Of three of the
eldest Of nine children made to the
county authorities are 10 the effect that
Mrs. O'Conncll, wife OF the murdered
man, was the sole author of the trag-
edy. His wife's antipathy TO drink
was strong and his abuse Of her and
the children while under its influence
may have driven her temporarily i'm
sane and caused her to commit the
deed
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LEuASoy, Ind, Aug. The nine
year-old daughter OF Richard Long,
living west 81 town took refuge under
a tree during an electrical storm We'd
ucsiay morning, and was instantly
killed by bolt OF Lightning. Her lit
tie brother, who was with her was
nadIy stunncd.
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no DrIII Naval ne..ryr.

San Diego, Cal, Aug. 3.--Tbe gunboat
Bennington has arrived here. She will
be here a week or two during the time
the naval reserve will drill on board
When her stay here IL ended The Ben
uington will 90 10 Honolulu. Her
mission there is ostensibly TO survey
Pearl harbor.
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WAR PAINT.
AIowa and Comanch" Indians Stirred Up
Over the Reported Killing of Chief Par
ker.


Over the Reported Killing of Chief Par
ker.
ARDMoRE, l. T.. Aug. s. Horace Glib
son, stockman just in from near the
Indian reservation, reports the Kiowa
and Comanche Indians putting on war
paint, and says an uprising of the In
dams is feared. Gibson says the In
dams are greatly stirred up over the
death of their chief, Quanah Parker.
and will not be pacitcd. 1t is unsafe.
he says, for whites 70 enter the reser-
walton.
KANSAS CITY. Mo, Aug A dis
patch received here from Fort sill, l.
T.. denies positively the story OF the
killing OF Chief Quanah Parker 10y a
gang OF lawless whites who raidcd the
re lcrvation, which act is said GO have
aroused the war spirit among the Kio-
was and Comanchcs. Fort Sill reports
that Chief Parker was one Of several
Indians who had trouble with outlaws,
and adds that the reported killing or
iginatcd in the fact that Running An
tclopc, Comanche, was thrown from
his horse and hurt in the scrimmagc.
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10 mundr.d wom.n Drornrd.

81. PErFRsDCRG Aug 3 a dispatch
from Kremontchug, in the province
OF Poitava, on the River Drieper, says
that the floods have destroyed a swim
ming bath in the river, and that 200
women have been drowned fremont
chug IS 90 miles by rail outhwest OF
the city OF Poltava, IN the section of
Little Russia
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senator German Not Candidate for Re.
EIectlOn.

WAsHtNGrOS. Aug 5.-The Washing
ton Post Thursday morning quotes a
prominent Maryland democrat, who is
described as devoted pc rsonal and
political friend Of senator German TO
the effect that the Maryland senator
will not be a candidate for re-cIection.
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Coiorcd Nan Gets PInce.

Washington, Aug. 3.-Acting Post
master General Merritt on Monday np.
pointed John =. Green. colored poll.
tician of Cleveland. o., as the Unitcd
States postage stamp agent. Green inn.
mcdiatcIy qualified.
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senatnr IInnnn.. nntlnr-

SAULT SIR MARIE, Mich. Aug. B.
Senator Mark A. Hanna and party ar.
rived here on the senator's yacht Com.
anchc. The party let Thursday for
a cruise on the north shore OF Lake
Superior 10 Duluth
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Many Bridge. Washed Away.

CASTLE Rock, Col, Aug. a cloud
burst has occurred here causing the
most serious flood ever known in this
county. Plum creek became raging
torrent in few minutes. and
not less than hundred bridges on
that stream and its tributaries were
washed away The Denver and Rio
Grandc and Santc Fc Railway Com
panies suffered some, but the damage
does not interfere with regular train
service
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Savannah, Ca, Aug. 3.--Suyannah's
first bale Of new cotton was sold here
Monday iu front Of the cotton exchange
at auction. IT was bought by Estcrs
company at ten cents. II was classed
as fully middling.
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Bie PT,co for New.n,,.r.

SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. . The Piper
Brothers, Of Portland, Ore, have sc-
cured an option on the Seattle Post
Intelligence, the consideration being
500, 90. This secures the controlling
interest owned by John Hoge, Of
GAINESVILLE, o., the minority interest
being held, 1T is said. by Mr. Rockefel-
Ter, OF New York. The transfer is ex-
pected TO take place Anrnst 10
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1t is now too late to reach the klon-
dyke district this year; and as mining
is possible only during the months OF
May, June and July gold-seekers are
advised by experts TO delay the start
for the fields until April Is OF next
year. The following summary OF the
cost of the trip, from Chicago. and the
length of time it will require to get
there is reasonably authentic:
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MARfoN, Ill, Aug. o The miners Of
the Ohio q Mississippi Valley Coal
Mining Co. struck Wednesday and Sc
cured a raise of ten cents per ton for
digging returning 90 work within two
hours
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Fare. Chicago TO Seattle. 81 90
Tourist sleeper, fare .................. Z %
Pullman sleeper. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, is 50
Meals, In dining-car.. .................. 10 60
Tourist meals at station............. 6 %
Chicago TO Seattle. In miles ?SS6
Number OF days en- route..............
Steamer fare. Seattle to Juneau. with
cabin and meals ...................... g "a
Steamer fare, Seattle 10 Juneau sec
ond class. including meals......... II 90
Miles. Seattle to Juneau ............ SO
Number OF days. Seattle TO Juneau 8
Cost OF living In Juneau, per day 2 90
Steamboat. up Lynn Canal to Heal
Number Of days TO Hcaii;ey;;is store
Cost OF complete OUTFIT, with proVi-
sions for one year................... COO NJ
Price OF dog and sled outit.. 80. COO %
Last steamer from San Francisco
berths already flled-August 80.
Days Sailing from Seattle-Mon-
days and Thursdays.
Total distance In miles by St MI
Total distance in miles by Chiikat
Total days required for journey by
st. Michaers route ..................40t to GO
Total days required for journey by
Chnkat Pass ......................... 80
The dominion government at Otta-
wa, Ont, is now considering means TO
preserve to Canadians the lions share
OF the profits which will flow from the
northern Eldorado, but 1t is highly
improbable that there is any founda-
ton for the report that the exclusion
of all but British subjects is under con-
temptation. What the government
probably will do is to impose n royalty
on all ore taken from the soil.