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The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
A MODERN NOAH
AND His ARK
Strange Craft on Which
an Old Hermit Is
Working.
Would Not Be Caught Mapping
When the Next Deluge
Comes.
Eccentric Mrs. "Jack" Gardner Is
the Patron of the Mechan-
iCal RsCluSe.

MACHIAS. Me, Aug. 15.-Down on
Spruce Island old Daniel ingalls, is build
ing an ark which he intends to float in the
next flood. He expects the great deluge
a any time now. The island on which
ingalls, lives is owned by the well-known
Gardner family of Boston. 1t is but bit
of an islet, and is separated from Gard
ners Island by only narrow thoroughfare
that winds between ledgy bluffs. On this
beautiful island George Gardner and Mr..
and Mrs. John L. Gardner spend much of
their time in summer. They own the ISL
and entire, as we'll as several OF the
smaller islands that adjoin, including Lit
tie Spruce.
Old man ingalls,, the second Moan, is a
special protege OF Mrs. Jack" Gardner,
the famous millionaire society leader,
whose eccentr!cities are known from the
Atlantic to the Pacific Daniel ingalls, is
hermit. He lives in little slant-roof
structure, about six feet square. He is
building the ark with his own hands, un-
aided by any one. His two hermit broth
ers, Nehemiah and William. live near by.
Here in the woods for over a year has
the hermit been constructing his strange
craft. Yet in spite of the months of ifl-
dustry he has spent in this covert, hidden
away with his secret, he has been able to
merely lay the keel and erect the frame
work. The bare, roughly hewn and mis-
shapen ribs CLEAN curiously forth from
the dusk OF the Enclosure, and for mo-
ment one is at loss TO determine the
character OF the craft The ark is built
entirely from Mrs Jacks" tim Der, old
Daniel hewinr the logs himself and pre-
pairing the lumber. His brothers are op-
posed to Daniel building the ark, but he
pays no attention TO their protests. Mrs.
Gardner is particularly fond of these old
hermits, and contributes literally to their
support and comfort.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16

the scene OF the cele brated Graves strike,
has been traversed and prospected by
miners, and it mas been considered one OF
the many worked-out placers OF early days.
The old prospectors have gone, and 1t has
remained for a new generation to discover
and bring to the attention OF the world
the magnificent deposits OF gold that
probably have been the feeders 10 the
gulch and which exist in boundless wealth
on the hillsides along the placers OF the
pocket country OF Shasta and Trinity
counties.
William McKeag, now a prominent
merchant IN the old pioneer town of
Shasta, was one among the early pros
pectors of the Coffee Creek country. Nc
Keag, together with John Baugh, Homer
Jackson and Truman Head California
Joe). all three of whom are now lying at
rest beneath the very earth they tore up
for the hidden treasures, camped on Nor
rison Gulch about the middle of the golden
80. The gulch acquired its name about
that time. An old .prospector named
Morrison had since 40 mined along its
banks, and it was i'll his honor the guIch
was named. 1t was a small tributary OF
sidered of no Importance. 1t was
being worked by three or four COM
panies who were ground sluicing and
"shoveling in" each man, however, max
ing on an average an ounce a uay. Nc
Keag aud his companions worked there
with varying success until an unusually
severe winter. with a heavy fall of sn ow,
set in and drove them 10 more comfort
able climate. They were compelled to
take their animals from under the trees
to save them from injury by falling limbs,
and they themselves LETT the section just
in time to escape many severe hardship
from which they would undoubtedly have
suffered privatons and perhaps death.
They returned to Shasta, and when win
ter closed and they believed no more
wealth could BE- procured in Trinity they
remained at their homes. Mr.. Mckeag
now thinks of returning 10 Trinity, III the
hope of finding his od-time claim.
Matt Tallieur, Emil and Eugene Tai
lieur, old time prospectors and mining
men, leave here tomorrow with an ex-
tensive OUTFIT for the new fields. They
left good positions at Dayton, New, for
the express purpose of going to Coffee
Creek. Matt, the eldest brother, WAS
foreman OF the Mexican mine at Empire,
New. This is the mine that for the PAST
two years has been working "tailings" so
successfully by the Peck process. He will
20 to Coffee Creek prepared to thoroughly
inspect the section, and if satisfactory ar
rangements can be made with his COM
pany will erect extensive works near the
mouth OF Morrison Gulch.
The stores of this city are doing rush
ing business selling supplies and outfits,
one firm alone the McCormick-S
Company. having sold over 100 outfits
during the past four days.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
BREAKS HIS MANACLES.N
Il Host Notorious. Criminal Nearly Sue
cpeds in Escapinu.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK, Aug. 15.-Jim
Carey, acquitted at Warren, Ark, Friday
of the charge of robbing the bank at that
placs and numbering the cashier in
February, 1896, and who was Immediately
rearrested on charge OF burglary, yes
terday broke the iron manacles from his
legs. twisted off the big iron lock to the
cell door and rushing onto the jailer felied
him with the broken manacle and was
scaling the jail-yard wall when captured.
Carey is but %. but has been in Jail in
twenty-five States. When arrested for
the Warren bank robbery and murder he
wore full beard. He was jailed, but dur
ing the night Carey ripped the smalLsteei
spring from the sole OF his shoe, sharp
ened it on he concrete floor OF the cell and
shaved himself sEoothiy, with The result
that the Warren witnesses were unable o
positively identity him, and he was ac-
quilted.
Carey has powerfully strong, bony
wrists and hand so small and flexible
that handouts, however tight, slip over
his hands easily. He is being kept in a
strai,jacket, heavily manacIed to the
floor, awaiting the arrival Of Texas off,
GERS, who want him for burglary.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
THE NORTH FORK.

Many Pass myers and Plenty of
Food for the kIondike.
There was much of the stir of prepara-
ton ON the water front and elsewhere yes
terday Incidental to the preparation of
the North Fork for her trip to the mouth
of the Yukon. The swift and elegantly
renovated steamer will probably get away
this afternoon by O'Clock. According to
all signs she will carry at least dozen
more passengers than were registered Sat-
urday morning. There were some stories
that she might not be bile to make the
trip, but those who have Investigated the
matter say that she is one of the stanch-
est of all the craft that have gone on the
long voyage.
One OF tue new passengers is John Blake
of the Los Angeles Tribune, who will @
to the Klondike for his own paper and
several Eastern dailies. He purchased his
oulfi. Saturday and feels convinced that
be will make strike in the nugget coun-
try as we'll as in the line of his professional
duties.
There will be numbe of expert min
ing engineers and experienced miners on
the ship. Some of these are from Colo
RADIO and Nevada. They feel sure they
will be able to find some of the rich
placers, and all are eager to get to the land
OF the new tlnds before spring, SO they
will have chance to study the situation
and be on the ground when the season
opens.
Frank Walsh. who goes to-day, has
made special study of the cold wea ther
problem. Speaking of the effect OF vari-
Gus stimulants in the north, he said yes-
terday Il have been told by all doctors
and Old Arctic travellers that there is
nothing known SO good as tea and coffee
in these countries. 1t is also said that
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
Tars Desert for the klondike.

SAVANNAH, GA, Aug. 15-The entire
crew of the British steamship Dorothy
deserted for the Klondike, and left very
sanguine note for their erstwhie captain.
informing him that in about two years be
might expect their return with enough
gold to buy the ship and present it to him
as a pleasure yacht. Several wealthy young
men OF Brunswick, Ga, combined with the
deserters in the purchase OF a small steam
yacht, with which they will round Cape
Horn for Alaska The vessel is said to be
well stocked with provisions and mining
tools
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
HORSES ARE VALUABLE.
Plenty cf Money to Be Made in
Packing Outfits Over the
Rough Passes.

PORTLAND, ORE, Aug. 15.-Jess Nor
gan, who went to Klondike on the Elder
in company with Claude Smith, sent let
ter down, dated from Skaguay. August7
in which he details his experience on
landing in the frozen land of gold, He
says:
1--WE are going to cross the mountains
at Skaguay, which is about five miles be.
low Dyea, and which is the only trail that
pack animals can 90 over, so that all who
have horses are going to land here, and
some of those who will pack their own
goods will cross by way of Dyea. Our
goods are billed to Dyea, so they cannot
unload them here at Skaguay, although
we have unloaded our mules already. We
have chartered saiboat to bring our
freight from Dyea to this port, which will
cost one-half of a cent a pound. 1t costs
about 80 cents a pound now to get the
Indians to carry over Chilcoot Pass from
Dyea 10 the lake.
"a man here who has team of horses
and wagon is making 500 day hauling
over the first five miles OF the White trail.
l am glad We brought pack animals, and
especially mules. Horses are worth $500
each and mules about twice as much.
Last night almost a dozen men came
aboard a1d tried to buy horses and mules,
but no one would sell. One man vas Of
fered $500 for four small horses. The ami
mails are being loaded on scow from the
Elder. and when near shore they are
pushed overheard and have to swim the
rest OF the way. Our mules stood the trip
veil and swan straight for shore the mo-
ment they rose TO the surface. One horse
broke his shoulder by striking the scow
when pushed over, and although he at
tempted to swim ashore, his strength
failed him and he drowned in four feet OF
water. Some OF the horses could not tell
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
COAL S7RKE SITUATION.
Labor Leaders PIan TO Raise SineWs
of War-Further Sweepjng
InjunCtj0nS.

PITTSBU RG, PA, Aug. 15.-De Armitt
returned tonight from the East, accom-
panied by detectives, whom it is supposed
may have been protecting him because of
threatening remarks made about him since
the strike began.
Labor Leaders Gompers, Sovereign and
Ratchford to-day addressed a meeting of
strikers and De Armitts miners at Plum
Creek.
The United Labor League tonight called
a meeting Tor to- morrow n ght of the presi-
dents and vice presidents of labor organ
iZations in and about Pittsburg, to discuss
the strike and adopt further measures to
help the miners.
1t was noised about the strikers camp
at Turtle Greek tonight that De Armitt
had hired carload of Italians to work in
his mines in place OF the men who have
quit work.
WHEELING, w. VA, Aug. 15.-Labor
leaders have hit upon plan which they
feel will result in the continuation of the
strike for an indefinite time. An effort
will be made to levy daily tax upon all
union laborers in the State and very
likely in the country. 1t is said the
scheme is recommended by the officials
VINO attended the conference at Monon-
gah on Friday. The Wheeling labor
unions are now contributing 10 the strike
fund, but the leaders say that under the
new system each man Will contribute
sum cores ponding 10 his wages. With
all the union labor of West Virginia thus
assisting them the strikers could remain
idle for long time. This plan was spoken
OF by Debs on the occasion OF his last visit
10 West Virginia and it is more than
likely that 1t viii carry.
PARKERSBURG, w. VA, Aug. IS
Judge Jackson of the United States Court
has issued sweeping iniunctions against
all strike agitators, restraining them from
interfering with the miners employed by
the six associated coal com panies in this
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
CANADA'S REGULATIONS.
Severe Penalties Provided for
Miners Who Try to Misrepre-
sent Their Revenues

OTTAWA, ONT, Ang. 15-The regula-
tions made by the Dominion Government
covering the collection of royalty on gold
mined on the Klondike were published in
an official gazette issued yesterday, as fol-
lows:
"That upon all gold mined on claims re-
ferred to in regulations for Govern menr
placer mining along the Yukon River and
it's tributaries a royalty of 10 Per cent shall
be levied and collected by officers to be ap-
pointed for the purpose, provided that the
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
FLIES WIqHOUr Rts MACHINE.
Mysterious Disappearance of Felis From
Tikes PedR.

Ptkes PedK.
MANITOU, CoLo., Aug. 15-William B.
FeIts has mysteriously disappeared. His
fying-machine, with which he was to
have attempted the flight from Pixies
Peak to Colorado Springs, is still housed
on the top of the peak. There have been
rumors that Felts nerve was becoming
shaky, which we're offset by statements
from the professor that he was waiting for
q clear day. f, Its went down the noun
tain side Friday, after stating that he was
going for a walk, since winch time moth
ing has been seen or heard OF him His
friends say he has probably lost his way
in the wilderness west of the peak, and
may have fallen down precipice and
been killed or Injured. They have been
searching for hin: ali day to-day aud last
night The majority, however, are skep-
tical enough to believe that the profess
had not sufficient faith IN his own inven-
ton. and while they acknowledge that the
conditions have been unfavorable they
think the incident which has created so
much excitement lor the past two weeks
is closed
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
UNDER "UAUhIrrEN LAW.n
DdstGrdfy Murder 6y jealous Ken
fWcky Husband.

DuStHTOiY Anhfoef OD n jealous Ken
fWcky Husband.
LEXINGTON, KY, Aug. 15.-Another
murder, committed under "unwritten
law" as interpreted by Judge Falconer of
Lexington and Governor Atkinson of
West Virginia, occurred last night at
Sugar Hill. Joe Jones' wife was dancing
with q good-looking mulatto named Will
Rankin and Joe accused him OF improper
intimacy with her. Friends interfered
and sent Jones, who was drinking, home
After the festivities Rankin and Mrs
Jones while liking toward the latter
home were met by Jones armed with a
double barreled shotgun, who upbraided
his wife for her conduct. Mrs. Jones and
Rankin declared they were innocent of
any wrongdoing and Rankin promised he
would never pay attention to Mrs. Jones
again. Jones refused to accept this. say
ipga husband haG a right to Kill any man
he caught with his wife, according to
Judge Falconer's unwriEten law. Raising
his gun he fired. tearing the top OF Ran
kin's head off, and escaped.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16

there ought to be no whisky drinking IN
the northern climates, for men who drink
to excess are the first TO succumb TO the
cold weather. One may observe that by
seeing how chilly man who has been on
jag is, even in this country, when he is
struck by a fog the morning after his
will bs all right with care, plenty OF
clothing and the tonic effect of good
coffee.
The North Fork is to take up many
tons OF food. The projectors of The trip
say they will be able TO get 10 Dawson
with their fooo without trouble, and that
they will have month or more to spare
before the Yukon freezes. They say they
nave records to show that the river has
never frozen before the middle OF Octo-
her,"
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16

which way to go, on account of the fog,
and began swimming out to sea. One
horse swan back to the Elder and had to
be towed ashore with small boat.
eve expect to be here about month.
as it will take about that time to get our
things over the pass. A man and mule
can make about G25 day packing over
the pass here. We had our goods insured
for $400 at cost of So, which will prevent
a tie-up in case of a charge for towage."
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
pa.uomena1 Ha,c.stfno Ran.

TULARE, CAL, Aug. I5-George GAL
braith, prominent resident OF this
county, has just compile ted a phenomenal
harvesting run. With a single harvester
he has cut 1850 acres of grain in sixty-two
days, and average Of fifty Two acres day.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
ALASKA. YukO7 AND KLOyBIEg COEDFlEEDs.

The expedition surast to get there New AL
gas steamer bessie X, - Stannafd commander, 10
IT. Michael Swift yacht 'ftl Sutno," equipped
with 80 n. p. engine. 10 Dawson IA miles an hour
Leave san Francisco aug. 10; arrive n Dawson
before Get. l. 10 crowdhlg; on'y 20 pas ngers
Will be taken Fare TO Dawson $3.50; 80 pounds
baggage fire Meals aud berth guaranteed unLu
arrival. freight eas InaOle-to 81 Michael T25 a
ton. Apply NJ. 5. TAYLOR, Agent, at smithP
ASH Store, % Markei St, = f. IL Sueno de 90
Mining and Transportation Co GncOrpOrateD.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16

Yes, Just say to yourself that
you Will cease your follle,;
maze up your mind that you
VIII try TO find help; swear
lhat you Will do it to-day
ana on your nations birth
Gay your friends VIII not
know you. Those shaking
h"nds, those sleepless and
wearing nights VIII be all
gone There viii be no more
gloom, but full joy.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16

lightning Fetis Tree Near There the
HresiIsut Snf

fFes1GeHt SGC.
PLATTSBURGH, N. Y, Aug. 15-The
President spent the dav quietly at his
hotel, only going to the Episcopal Church
this morning with the Vice President and
Mrs. Hobart and Mrs. Alger.
AT 2 O clock this afternoon one of the
most violent thunder-storms seen here in
years came mp. The Presidential party
entered public dining-room in the midst
of the torn. AS they were taking their
seats there was a loud crash and an in
slant panic in the room, many OF the
guests thinking the house had been struck
by lightning. 1t was found that the
largest pine tree in the grove adjoining.
and about forty rods from where the
President sat, had been shattered by a
bolt
Tomorrow there will be a regimenIal
parade re view of the Twenty first Infantry
at Plattsburgh barracks. President
Hobart's son will present the regiment
with stand of colors. Wednesday night
there will be military ball at the Hotel
Champlain III honor of the President.
hmrderous Work of Crazy .Anarchist.
PITTSBURG. Pa, Aug. 15.-Anarchist
John Ebert dicnarged from the Arm
strong Coke Works for hurrahing over
Canovas' death. was in the police court
this morning for threatening the superin-
tendent of the works. He suddenly drew
a razor, sIasked four policemen, cutting
all seriously, and then leaped from asecond
story window, pursued by an officer. VINO
shot him in the arm and Knocked him
senseless with his billy.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16

And who are they THEY
are simply the doctors of the
great Hudsonian Institute.
They declare in the c,earest
way posS bic that no matter
how run down" you may be
you can find relief at their
hands. Perhaps you have
tried TO get help so often that
you are afraid that il is "all
up with YOU" 1t is not.
That's true.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
LIVE! !!

The STAFF of doctors at the big Insti-
tute is at all times willing to give
medical advice free. Now, for in
stance, if you have n case of blood
taint-which is clearly shown by fall
ing out of the hair, by sore throat, by
Jumps on the body-just write and ask
for circulars and testimonials of tho
"3O-day blood cure" 1t may save you
years of suffering.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16

Yes, YOU say to yourself that
there is no hope for YOU.
Ana why not, in the n me of
all that IS sensible ? II that
ran d remedio- treatment.
"Huqyan, can save 10000
people, can il NOT save you?
Why. IL is folly 10 think thar.
You may have abused your
opportunities; you may have
neglected your duties; YOU
can sill live !
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
TO KI0EpIKE AND DiWy0E CITY!

ALL STEAM ROUTE.
By the fast steamer NAVARRO TO ST.
M1CHAELS thence up the YUKON River direct
to Dawson ana the gold helds bv the liglt draft
river steamer THOMAS DWYER, avoiding
barges and al risks of failure.
Leave san Francisco AUGUST II. arrive St
Mchaels about September !, arrive Dawson Sep
tember 20. The only expedition that can possibly
go through. Fare (inCludinG 100 lbs bag sage)
$500 Extra freight at reasonable rates.
Yuk on ExpIoita ion and Trading Co,
IS MlntgomerF Stree
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16

Can you manage to gather
together energy enough to 60
10 or to writ to the big Hud-
seniau Institute, which has
done SO much for falling man
hood? Ii you can, you Will
get at once free testimonials
and circulars, showing you
eXactly what has been done
for others. II viii lie as well
done Tor you. Puny mortal
That you are. Tor once iu your
lie do Try 10 brace up!
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-11-04
Ngr. Ireland VIII Speak.

Milwaukee, Spccial.-The Society OF
tho Army OF the Tennessee will hold
its twenty ninth annual meeting in this
city this week. Gen. Granville NJ.
Dodge. president of the society. will
arrive tonight in special car. ac-
comapnicd by u distinguished party.
including Gen. Algcr. secretary of war;
Col. Fred ID. Grant. L. Tecumseh Sher-
rian. Gen. Swaync. Maj. II. l.. Swords.
Gen. Ruggles. president of the Society
of the Army of the Potomac. and Gen.
Iioratio &. King. Archbishop Ireland,
Gen. John &. Black. Gen. Horatio g.
King and others will respond TO toasts
ut the banquet.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-11-04

lieve us of our dependence upon Ger
many and other European countries as
the base of our supplies of sugar. We
can absorb the Hawaiian cane sugar
as well as all the beet and cane sugar
that we are likely to grow for very
many years to come. American citizens
have emigrated to Hawaii in such num-
bers, and have acted there with such
energy, that they already own three
fourths Of the property there and trans
act three-fourths of it's business 1t Is
American policy to protect our citizens
there, as we'll as their property, just
as 1t Is American policy to protect our
people and property on the Pacific
Coast.
Hawaii is already Americanized in it's
laws, its customs, its business and in
its society. The Hawaiian senate has
ratified the treaty Of annexation. The
ratifying vote of the United States is
now alone needed to make Hawaii be-
come American in law as well as in
fact. That ratifying vote should be
given by the United States senate
promptly in December next. Then the
Stars and Stripes will rise over Ha-
wall, never again to be lowered.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-11-04
A OOI. PIGEON.
The Wounded Robbcr Of Webster
city Tells His story.

Webster City, Iowa, Oct. 21-Shcrin
Sinclair has received word from Will
Jams that suspect in the harrisburg
bank robbery had been captured i'm
that town. He Immediately drove to
Williams and brought the man 10
Harrisburg. He was taken before Ed
ward Gillcon. the robber who was
shot. and the latter refused 10 identify
him. The man was released. Gillcoin
has told his story in full 10 the Of
ficers. He was born in Norway and
at the age of thirteen was turned out
by his step-parents and has never
heard of them since. He SwcarS that
he never met his two associates until
Friday night in this city. and knew
them only as Jack and Fred. The
opinion prevails among officers that
GillcOin was only a stool pigeon for
the robbers. and many believe they
would have killed him to keep him
from sharing in the booty if they had
been successful