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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30
4 STAGE COACH TROLLEY.
The Wires From Which 1t Gains Power Are Located
at One Side.
Special Correspondence of the Globe.

Special Correspondence of the Globe.
GREENWICH, Conn.,, Aug. 19.-The
oldest experiment in the line of a troll
ley has just been brought to success
full conclusion here. AS a result we
have a trolley stage coach that needs
no rails for it's operation, and thai,
while retaining the conventional troll
ley, has the wires at one side instead
Of overhead, and that can be turned
around or moved in any desired di-
rection without interfering in the least
with the ordinary traffic Of the high
way.
1t is called the trolley stage coach,
or trolley carriage, and it's intent is
to supply that want which so often
exists of some means of transportation
for the public over a road upon which
property owners will not permit reg
ulation trolley to be operated. To be
sure, there are the trolley wires of
necessity, but instead of, as stated, be-
ing overhead, three wires are run along
at one side upon poles thirty feet high
and ninety feet apart. Two of the
wires are hung, as it We're, by means
of metal arms from the top and third
wire. This number Of wires is required
because of the method Of operation of
the trolley carriage.
It seems queer enough at first 10
think of a trolley line being operated
with the wires in this position, when
the fact is considered that there is to
be more than one trolley carriage, and
that, therefore, the wires must be util-
lied by vehicles going in different di-
rections. 1t is simple enough, how
ever, for the trolley of the car going
north is attached to one wire, and that
of the car going south to the other.
The connection with the circuit by
the trolley carriage is accomplished
by means of a metallic cable from
which the two wires run to a set of
rollers which are attached to the main
circuit wire with which the trolley
happens to be connected at the time.
When the car moves away from the
wire, these rollers move around, per-
hitting the extension of the connecting
wires corresponding to the distance of
the carriage from the main wire.
One great difficulty to be faced in the
operation Of these trolley carriages
was how two vehicles could pass one
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FOR RENT.
]. w. SHEPARD,
04 East Fourth Street.

AN OPPORTUNITY NEVER BEFORE
OFEERED. FLATS IN THE BEIFELD"
UNTIL SPRING. FOUR, FIVE AND SIX
Rooms, FROM $500 UPWARDS. IN
GU CddpDIMG STEAM HEAT, HOT AND
729 MARSHALL EIGHT-RooM
HOUSE, FINISHED IN HARDWOOD.
WELL LOCATED, TWO BLOCKS FROM
CAR LINE, SIS. 90.
TWO FLATS IN THE HOLLAND" DOWN
TOWN. FOUR ROOMS, GAS RANGE,
HARDWOOD FLOORS AND FINISH;
NONE BETTER; $27.50.
800 SMITH AV.-NEWLY DECORATED
MODERN HOUSE, NINE ROOMS, WALK
ING DISTANCE OF BUSINESS CENTER
AND CONVENIENT TO CAR; s22.5O
THE PREMIER" COLLEGE AND ST. Pc
TER-SIX ROOMS. THE BEST DOWN
TOWN FLATS IN THE CITY; NEWLY
DECORATED, STEAM HEAT. HOT
WATER, &C.. GAS RANGE, ETC, SIX
EIGHT-ROOM MODERN FRAME Dwell
LING, NEWLY DECORATED INSIDE AND
OUT, CONVENIENT TO WHOLESALE
CENTER AND TO CAR LINE; 656 EAST
SIXTH ST.; ONLY $1,000.
5000 FOR AN EXCELLENT NINE-ROOM
HOUSE, PRESSED BRICK FRONT, FUR
MACE, GAS, BATH, LAUNDRY, IN
FIRST-CLASS CONDITION.; 66S EAST
FOURTH, ONE BLOCK FROM MARIA
AVENUE CAR LINE.
ISL EAST SIXTH-DETACHED EIGHT
ROOM MODERN DWELLING ONE OF
THE CHEAPEST ON DAYTON'S BLUFF;
FINISHED IN HARDWOOD; LAUNDRY,
ETC; $27.5O
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30
foreigner and KlOndike.
Thoroughly Alive to the Dangers Which Threaten
the Venturesome and inexperienced.

that mining in the Klondike is no
| child's play.
But say the gold seekers, it is
placer mining and think they have
answered the croakers. And so they
have-in a way. For placer mining
is. of all forms of gold hunting. the
most exciting. and, provided luck be
with the seeker, the most remunera-
| tive. A man may go out to work one
morning, hit on a rich pocket, and
wash out by dinner time enough gold
to keep him in comfort for the remain
der of his natural life
IN the early days Of the Californian
and Australian placer mining. men
ma nave peen known to earn $4,000 and
SoVoOO In single week In the sum-
mer of 1S49, within a half of a dozen
mics or where San Francisco now
STANDS, two men, named Ayres and
Ihomassen, unearthed, in the space of
lhree hours, thirteen nuggets of nearly
pure gold, aggregating $50 pounds
weight troy. AT Ballarat, in the
summer of 1857. new chum' STUN
bIed across a nugget weighing 146
pounds. avoirdupois. 1t is stories such
as these that spur on the Klondike
sold seeker. 1t is all a gamble, and
| the gamblers in most instances stake
! their lives.
But why all the hurry asks the
uninitiated in surprise. why not
wait until the country has been opened
up bit, trails cut over the mountains.
and the initial roughness of camp life
IN the wilderness toned DOWN. All
there's the rub. Placer mining can
not, In the very nature of things, last
for long. Pay gravel is very soon
exhausted and bed rock reached.
Then commences the era of scientific
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30
NEW CAPITOL FOR Tue. STATE
OF MINNESOTA. +
Proposals to Purchase Certificates
of Indebtedness.

SEALED PROPOSALS, IN DUPLICATE.
will be received at the office of the Board of
State Capitol Commissioners No. 512 Endicott
Building, st. Paul, Minnesota, at any time
prior to o'clock p. m. September Z. 1897,
and at that time will be opened by the
Board, for the purchase of certificates Of
indebtedness to the total amount of $4,000. 90.
to be dated and issued October l. 1897, bear
ing per cent interest therefrom. payable
semi-annually at the office of the State
Treasurer, and maturing July 1, 1900; said
certificates being issued under the provisions
of Chapter 96 of the General Laws of 1897,
approved April 8, 1887, for the purpose of
providing funds to facilitate the construction
of the new Capitol for the State of Mime
sofa. Proposals will be received for any por-
ton of said issue. Said certificates will be
issued in sums of $40, $780, $500 and 81 000
or upwards and intending purchasers are
requested to designate their preference.
Copies of the act authorizing this issue
may be obtained and a specimen copy OF
to the Secretary at the office of the Board.
The right is reserved to reject any and
all bids and to waive any defect or informal
ity in any bid IL it be deemed in the inter
est of the State to do Proposals re-
ceived after the time stated will be returned
to the bidders.
Proposals must be enclosed in envelopes,
sealed and marked Proposals for the pur-
chase of certificates OF Indebtedness and
addressed to the Board of State Capitol Com
missioners.
For the Board of State Capitol Commission
ers, CLAIMING SEABURY,
Vice President.
St. Paul. Aug. q, 1897.
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while the tendency as the vehicle light
ems will be to render it in a measure
less easy to manage, the inventor
states that he has plans already out,
lined which will make an upset almost
an impossibility
If the experiment : here succeeds
eventually. as there is every indica-
ton that it will, the gentlemen who in
tend manufacturing the trolley car
rage have assurances that the supply
VIII have to be rather extensive in
oraer to meet the demand Here in
Greenwich for instance If has neyar
been possible to secure, consent IN bniId
trolley line, much as some rand
method of transportation was needed
Ihere is no objection whatever to this
and there is no doubt that there are
many other places where the same Sit
uation exists ST
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30
AUCTION SALES.
Kavanagh & Co. Auctioneers.

ROBERTS BICYCLES AT
Auction-We will sell at auction, at store
No 135 East Seventh ST., between Robert
and Jackson sts., commencing on Thurs
day. Sept. 2, at p. m, and continuing
until all are sold about fifty high grade
Roberts Specials, Roberts Roadsters and Min
esota gents wheels in lots to suit buyers.
These wheels are our surplus stock of this
years manufacture and rather than carry
them over we take this method of dispos-
ing of them; every wheel fully guaranteed.
If you want wheel, do not fail to attend as
we mean business and every wheel put up
will be sold. Roberts A. & o. Iron Co.
Kavanagh & Co.. Auctioneers.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received d.
rected to ]. R. Parshail, Faribault Mimi,
on blanks furnished by him, on or before Sept
TO- 1897 for furnishing material, erecting and
completing on the basement to be put in by
the state, a stone cottage for epileptics on the
minded at Faribault, Minnesota, according to
plans and specifications to be found in the
office of Olof Hanson. architect, and at the
office of ]. R. Parshall, both in Faribault.
The directors reserve the right to decline
an award on any and all bids offered.
Each bidder will name at least two suffi-
cient sureties.
successful bidder, and bonds complying with
the statutes will be required.
On behalf of the Board Of Directors
r. A. MOTT, Secretary.
Faribault, Mimi, Aug. g. 1897.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30
RELIEF SOCIETY
EMPLOYMENT REGISTER.

Office, 141 East Ninth Street. TeIe-
phone 1873.
COLLECTOR-We have a man who has had
experience in collecting and looking after
accounts.
WOODSAWYERS, ETC.-We can furnish men
to saw wood and DO odd jobs.
WOMEN-For washing. ironing. house-ce
ing, etc.
WE HAVE A Nurse girl and a good office
boy for whom we are anxious to secure
work.
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FINANCIAL.

BONDS ARE THE SAFEST INVESTMENT
V. c. Gilman, 307 N. Y. Life Bldg. handles
government, state, municipal bonds.
HOME MONEY to loan on good security at
moderate rates, without charge for commits
sion. at the State Savings Bank. Germania
Life Bdg.. 4tb and MINI SITS.
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FOR SALE.

PARROTS-For sale, one African gray par
rot, one Mexican double yellow head par
rot, $40 and s15 Apply 1909 Twentieth av.
north Minneapolis.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30
POST NOT HALTED.
"rand Army Tale From Toronto
Only Romance.

TORONTO, Ont, Aug. 2S.-The story
or the halting of the Grand Army
posts mere appears to have been exae-
gerated. These are the facts: The
Inemoers OF Post No. 10, of ST. Louis.
arrived here in the. afternoon Tbnv
attempted to get British flag on tI,s
steamer, and, failing, tried to borrow.
enc from the customs officers at the
dock: He suggested that the visitors
could get a flag atnOne of the stores
further up the street., and policeman
escorted the post to1Queen street, where
II matted until its leaders. could pur-
cnase a nag. Then, With the British
Army men marched to,the parliament
building, where they We're warmly WEI
coined. and returned to the boat very
much pleased with 9heit visit.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

Globes Prize Puzzle Pictures
start next Friday. Read announce
ment on page 8.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

Advertisements inserted under
classified heads in the want page
at one cent per word per insertion.
No advertisement less than 20 Cents.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30
PI LES.
SAFE, LASTING CURE

Itching piles bleeding blind or protruding
piles. safely and permanently cured by the
PYRAMID PILE CURE. Absolutely safe,
contains no opium, cocaine or injurious drugs.
80 cents and 81 at druggists. Book on cause
and cure of piles sent free by addressing
Pyrsmid Co.. Albion Mich.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30
WANTS MAY BE LEFT

At the following locations for insex-
ton in the Daily and Sunday Globe,
at the same rates as are charged by
the main office.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Ramsey-District Court, Second Judicial
District.
In the matter CT the assignment of the Nc
Gill Printing Company.
ORDER.
Upon reading the petition Of John Town
send the assignee in the above entitled mat
ter, it is hereby
ORDERED
That the time for filing releases against
said insolvent, according to the statute in
such case made and provided, is hereby lin
tied to September 10th, 1897; and al persons
desiring to file releases against said insolvent
and participate in the distribution of said es-
tate are required to file releases of their said
claims on or before September 10th, 1897, with
the clerk of this court.
1t is further ordered that Tie application
by said assignee for the allowance Of mis- said
account be heard by the court above entitled
at a special term thereof to be held at tho
court house Of this court in st. Paul. Min
nesota on the 18th day of September, 1897, at
10 o'clock in the forenoon; and that notice
thereof be given by publishing IN the st. Paul
Daily G ! o and mailing copies Of said
notice to the creditors required by law
and the rules of this court.
WILLIAM LOUIS KELLY.
District judge
Dated at ST. Paul, August 18TH 1897.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

CANVASSERS- Wanted, two active men to
take orders in city; work light and pleas
ant; wages $500 per week and commission.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30
Ely Located.

ISHPEMING, Mich.e oAug.e9s -ciarence
Ely, the city assessor and broker, who dis.
appeared last May, being last seen in Chicago
f has been located John Waters of Buffalo,
Gently in Rossland 3. Cl6 The insurance
companies with whoms Elyn was heavily in
sured had traced the Jmissing man to the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30
WANTED TO RENT.

HOUSE-Wanted, small furnished or un-
furnished house in good location on hill, for
small family; rent not to exceed $50; IN
heated. Address 4, Globe.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

UPPER TOWN.
3. II. Reeves. Moore Block, Seven Corners
Z. 1. Heller..........St. Peter aud Tenth st.
p. J. Witte. .29 East Seventh St.
F. M. Crudden. .....................49 1876 Rice st.
w. e. Lowe. Robert and Twelfth sts
Il. I. Nincott Co.Cor. Rice and Iglehart st.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30
sIvuAr."Ns os'Frt:Ep-rEMALE.

CHAMBERMAID-Wan one experience,
chambermaid at Metropolitan Hotel
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

COOK-Wanted, an No 1 woman pastry
cook; must be competent Address d. S.
: Hayward, Grand Central Hotel, st. Cloud,
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BICYCLES.

WE HAVE the following bargains in new
and secondhand wheels:
New Gopher Specials, built to order So 90
z new March Racers, list at S125, for. -. 80 90
new 1897 Gophers. best make ...... As 90
20 1897 Gophers, plain finish ....... 80 90
4 new March wheels Observation-Disclosures. SO so
1897 SUBMITS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 80 80
new 1897 ladies' Seymours ......... % 90
l 1896 March, secondhand, used but lit
tie. 26-inch frame 80. .............. SO so
1896 March Racer, good as new 900. 42. 30
1 1896 lady's Gopher, nearly new ... q. 90
l 1896 gents Gopher, 26-inch frame 49, % 90
6 new 1897 boys and girls Gophers, 20
to 26-inch wheels ........-............. q. so
2 secondhand 1896 March wheels, in fine
l secondhand, 22-inch frame '95 March
1 secondhand '96 Truman Racer 49,. 5000
1 Truman, 96 pattern. 26-inch frame. 80. q. 90
Wheels rented and repaired.
F. Nj. SMITH & BRO,
325 Wabasha st.
FREE-Ladies or gents bicycles; high grade
wheels, For particulars call or address
Andrae Cycle House. corner Sixth and ST.
Peter sis
FREE-A good bicycle Suit with every Patee
bicycle, the Patee doesn't come back for
repairs; have you seen it? Twin City Cycle
House. 4S6 Jackson ST.
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SITUATIONS OFFERED-MALE.

BENCH HANDS-wanted. good bench hands
Bohn Mfg Co. Arcade st
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the main ONCE.
DAYTON'S BLUFF.
sever We3tDy .........679 East Tnlro ST.
ST. ANTHONY HILL.
Emil Bull ....... Grand av. and st. Adams
w. A. Frost & Co. .Selby and Western av.
Straight Bros. ....... .Rondo and Grotto sts'
q. a. Camppell ........... go hondo St
=. guernsey Ia DSle sc
hracKetCs .... s.......Victoria and Seipy aV'
MERRIAM PARK.
A. L. Woolsey ..St. Anthony and Prior avs.
ARLINGTON HILLS.
y. K. Mareltus Cor. Bedford and Decatur
A. q G. A Schumacher ....... 1854 Payne av.
LOWER TOWN.
william X. Collier. ...... Seventh and Sibiey
Joseph Argay. Corner Grove and Jackson sts.
M. d. Merrill ................4 42 Broadway
WEST SIDE.
Inc Eclipse ....S. Robert and Fairfield av.
george Maru. 49,. Wabasha and Fairfield av.
concord Prescription Store. State and Concord
A. i. Hall. Cor. South Wabasha and Isabel
WEST SEVENTH STREET.
A. & g. A. Schumacher. .4a9 West Seventh st.
:. j. Mullen. Cor. James and West Seventh
UNION PARK.
Y. A. Monchow..... University and Prior avs.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

WANTED-A young man about II, quick and
accurate, for general Office work. German
and shorthand typewriter preferred wages
$25 per month: state references. Address N
G. Globe
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30
HORSES AND CARRIAGES.

HORSES HORsES-20O head of farm mares.
<drafters and logging horses constantly on
hand. Barrett Z:mmerman's Auction and
Commission Stables, Midway Minnesota
Transfer, ST. Paul Mimi. Private sales
daily. Part time given if desired.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

Statesmen to sell Petit ledgers grocers'
coupon books and other specialtes by SAM
pie TO merchants. side lines; ready sellers;
good pay. Model Mfg. Co.. South Bend, Ind.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30
BOARD OFFERED.

BOARD-For rent, two very pleasant eon-
Meeting rooms, with board; suitable for two
or four gentlemen; very reasonable. e g.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30
WANTED TO BUY.

WE WANT your secondhand household
goods; will pay the highest cash price. Tel
ephone 1898. drop card to Town Mar
ket Furniture Co., 20 and q Fifth st.
south Minneapolis
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

WANTED-Man with horse and buggy to
handle fast selling article in your home
county; salary and expenses to hustler;
state previous occupation. Address "Cirk, -
care Globe, St. Paul. MINI.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT

SUMMARY STATEMENT.
Total amount collected 49,. s.. o6s. O5
Assigned property on hand, consisting
of uncoected accounts, of the esti-
mated value of 49, ........ 80 90
Total expense of trust now incurred. LOST 10
Amount of preferred claims. ....... 1872 .26
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

DAYToN's BLUFF.
sever Wealthy 49,. .......... 679 East Third s.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

ARLINGTON HILLS.
Q. r. Marelius -. Cor. Bedford and Decatur
A. q G. A. Schumacher ....... 1854 Payne aV.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

BOARD-ROOms with excellent board; ladies',
$500; gents. $500; use of parlor. 80 East
Tenth st.
BOARD AND ROOM by the day or week;
hot and cold water, baths; lawn and shade
trees; five blocks from capitol. AS Rice st.
ROOM AND BOARD offered for two, by
Sept. 10, in small, private family; conven-
lent for teachers. h50 Portland av.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

MERRIAM PARK.
!. L. Woolsey =. st. Anthony and Prior avs.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

COOK-Wanted girl good plain cook and
laundress. 7o6 SeIby ay
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30
Upper TOWN

UNION PARK.
:. A. Monchow. University and Prior avs.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

BOARD-Furnished room with board, married
couple two young ladies preferred. 276
IniUerSitv
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

HOUSEWORK-Wan competent girl for
general housework; good wages. Inquire at
ia East Seventh st
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

WEST SEVENTH STREET.
!. & 6. A. Schumacher. .499 West Seventh st.
7. j. Mullen. Cor. James and West Seventh
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

LAWYER-A well-read lawyer of some ex-
perierce and practice wanted to take posi-
ton in a lawyers Office at county seat
NJ g. Globe
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30
LOST AND FOUND.

CUFF BUTTON LOST-Link cuff button,
made of elk tooth and gold bar. Return to
DIR. E. H. Whitcomb.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT a good girl for gen
eral housework. 544 Jackson ST.
SECOND GIRL-Wanted. an experienced sec
ond girl. at Mrs. ]. w. Adams, 8 Crocus
terrace; reference required.
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st. Paul. Aug. q, 1897.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30
BUSINESS CHANCES.

FOR SALE-Planing mill at Grand Forks,
N. D.; well equipped and good field; bar
gain. Address E. c. Tourtelot, Grand Forks.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

DOG LOST-A small black and tan fe-
male dog, answering to the name of Beebee
finder please return or notify 312 Summit
place.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

Upon reading the petition of John Town
send, the assignee in the above entitled mat
ter 1t is herehY
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

Globes Prize Puzzle Pictures.
800 in gold given to the winners.
Read announcement on page s.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-30

dergone it,
While it is true that the average
Briton has a very dim idea of the geo
graphical features of the United States,
the Klondike excitement has made it
clearly apparent that when it comes to
English possessions the Englishman is
thoroughly up to date. He knows all
about Alaska and how England fought
to have had it" instead of Uncle Sam,
and is thoroughly familiar with the
climate condition of that portion of
British Columbia which contains the
Klondike. 1 quote from a London
newspaper, the statements given being
those made by a correspondent who
signs himself Subscriber
''The gold bearing alluvial deposits
lie in the basin of the Yukon river. 1t
Is nightly stream, 5000 miles long at
least. Eighteen hundred miles from it's
mouth it's turbid waters are swollen
by those of the Klondilxe, and it is pre-
cisely at the juncture of the two
streams that the richest finds have
been made. Until recently, the only
jewellers in the district were rowing
bands of Flat-head Indians, few Es-
uuimaus and half-breeds, and perhaps
twenty score Of white prospectors and
trapperS.
To-day we hear Of hotels and banks.
telegraphs and telephones, newspaper
offices and theatres. Only most, if
not all, of these edifces are like those
other famous buildings in the Garden
of Eden, immortalized by Dickens in
Martin Chuzzlewit:' they exist but
In the imagination of the land agent
and the steamship companys tout.
The ground is frozen hard until the
middle of June. The winter ice be-
gins to form early in September In
snid-winter the sun disappears alto
gether. These be stubborn facts and
ought to convince the most skeptical