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Dr. Julia Patten of Holyoke, visited her parents, Mir. and Mrs. N. A. Patten one day last week.
 The post office opened in it's quarters at W. P. Fuller's store, July 1st. Miss Clara Fuller post mistress.
 c. M. Needham opened grocery and general merchandise store at his old stand July 1st, and will sell strictly for cash He will no doubt receive a liberal share of public patronage.
 Among visitors in town over the fourth were, Mir. and Mrs Arthur Allen and children of Springfield, Mass, MT. and Mrs. Calvin Tiffany and daughter, Leonora of Willimantic, Walter Allen of Putnam MT. and Mrs. Harris and Miss Cora Harris of Rockville, MT. and Mrs. Harry Burdick of Chicopee Falls, Mass, Mrs. Cyrus Pease of Suff1eld, Mrs. 0. J. Doughty of Holyoke, Mass, Miss Hattie Allen of Agawam, Mass.
 The dawn of the 12lst anniversary of American independence was heralded by firing of cannon, ringing of the church and school-house bells, and various noisy manifestations of patriotic enthusiasm, by those who usually usher in fourth of July at the hour of midnight The day was generally observed and it's celebra- tion a marked success. At II am. came the parade of antiques and horribles, which was a special attraction A bicycle race, foot and wheel barrow race followed Under the shade of the naples, in front of the residence of Otis Bradley, basket picnic was enjoyed. H. J. Shaw and wife, costumed in colonial style as Geo. and Martha Washington, attracted much attention. After dinner short literary entertainment was presented by Rev. F. B. Harrison. The declaration of Inde- pendence was read by H. J. Shaw. Pat riotic songs and addresses by A. D. Noble and R. Fuller followed. The celebration closed by fine display of fire works in the evening.
 l HOLLAND l Miss Anna l.. Meacham has gone to San Francisco to attend the inter nation al convention of Christian Endpavorers She expects to be gone about month The Fourth and fifth passed away very quietly in Holland. A good many went away, and there was no large demonstra- ton here.
 Henry E. Birdseye of Brooklyn, N. Y, spent Sunday with his family here. Miss Sarah Brown is at home for the summer vacation. Miss Ruth c. Brown is expected home this week.
 Missess Anna and Margarette Daniel of Newton, Mass, are in town for the summer.
 Burton c. ClOugh was at home over Sunday. FLORA.
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A Ia Court of Probate holden at Tol- "A land, within and for the district of Holland, on the 3d day of July, A. D. 1897.
 Present, VIM. D. HOLMAN, Judge. s- On motion of Charles N. Fisher, executor on the estate Of Hannah A. Fisher. late Of Willing ton, within said district, deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator and directs that public notice be given Of this order by advertising the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public Sign-pOSt in said town Of Willington nearest the place where the deceased last dWelt. Certified from record,
 VIM. D. HOLMAN, Judge.
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SIRnaGfa6 R Hint.

Whats up, old chap? They say you've quit going to the Huntleys'
 Clarence-Yes. I decided that I'd bet ter stop. Miss Clara's father came in the other night and asked me if I thought could strike fire in case any one were to give me match. It seemed to me that his words contained some hidden meaning. g.-Cleveland Leader.
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Wash Dress Fabrics.

The cool weather of May and June helps you and us to goods in this line at almost incredible reductions. Prices would hardly cover the price of the fabric without the expense of printing.
 Printed Paniaby Cashmere, Be a yard. All the wanted color effects in Lawns and Dimities that were l0c and 12Jc a yard, in this sale for 5c n yard. Best Imported Dlmities, that sell for 25c ana 33c, sale price, Ice u yard.
 Rear Of main store.
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THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant semi-Weeklyl furnished for $2.15 per year.
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Uncle Sam's finances show a surplus of $13, 1850, ,O14 for the month of June.
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Mrs Grace-They say that men think only of themselves, but it isn't so. I'm sure Charles is the most unselfsh of mortals.
 Mrs. Blaze for example?
 Mrs. Gracefully, he says he is never happy but when he is with me, and he stays out evening after evening. There, isn't that self denial for you?-Boston Transcript
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SILKS.

Last chance to select from our stock of Printed India Silks because we are to give you choice of our 50c and 69e goods in this sale at 29c yard. $l.00 yard Black Brocade India Silk,
 for G9c yard.
 Cnnrf annnrn nntrn nnn
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Resolutions, obituaries or cards Of thank Us- serted at one-half advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi- cations received without signature always com mitted to the waste basket without attention.
 This paper is mailed regularly to It's subscrib- CTS until definite order to discontinue is re- ceiVed and all arrears are paid in full.
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At the very low prices quoted:
 20 lbs. Granulated Sugar, $1OO 23 lbs. ellow Sugar, 100 1 bbl Diadem St. Louis Flour, 500 1 bbl. Best Haxall, Flour, 500 7 lbs. Lump Laundry Starch, 25c 4 lbs. Prime Rice, 24c 1 lb Good Coffee, 17c lbs. Best Evaporated, Apples, 25c 2 lbs. Best EvapOrated Peaches, 25c lb. Best Black Pepper, ground, 25c lb. Best Ginger, ground, 25c lb. Best Allspice, ground, 25c lb. Best Cinnamon, BOG 1 lb. Cream Tartar, 35c 5 lbs Fine Milk Crackers, 25c 8 lbs. Boss Lunch Milk Crackers, 24c Al lbs. fine molasses & sugar Cookies, 25c Al lbs. Best Ginger Snaps, 25c lb. Boss Bike Cookies, O8c 4 lbs. Pearl Tapioca, 24c 1 ID. Loneon Layer Raisins, 1Oc 1 lb. Best Bacon, 11c 1 lb. Pure Lard, i64c l lb. Best Fat or Lean End Pork, 09c 1 lb. Best Boneless Corned Beef, O8c 1-gaI can Connecticut Apples, 17c. 1 gal Best Porte Rico holasses, 4Oc 1 gal. Cooking MUlasses, 25c 1 qt. Best Noble BInbfng, 1Oc qt. Best Noble Ammonia, 15c lb. Soda Tobacco, 2Oc 1 lb. Jolly Jack Tobacco, 2Oc lb. Lei Go Tobacco, 22c
 And all other groceries at the lowest cash prices.
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South Coventry, June 3Oth, Marcus Lillie, S3.
 Stafford Springs, 1st, infant son of Mir. and Mrs. John Ferry. Mansfield, 9th, William A. Simonds, 50. Wilimantic, 7th, John F. Little, 27.
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Smith & Murray,

We began yesterday the most important Midsummer sale i'll our business history. Conditions ex- ist which admit of such sacrifice of goods-at ruinous prices to the producer.
 DRESS GOODS.
 Desirable goods, numerically cut in price. Simply because stock Is too large. Short list, but significant.
 All our Fancy Dress Goods that retail for 37lc and soc a yard go down in this sale to 95c n vard Quantities of Toe, $1 and $1.25 goods some of these simply enough for dress,
 at 50c a yard. Black Dress Goods think Of as staple merchandise as black goods selling SO much below value. 50c figured goods,
 for 29c yard.
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We give away four scholarships to the value of $S5, $3O, $25 and $15 to be de- cided by points secured by new subscrip- tions and renewals to THE PRESS. We also allow commission on all new sub scribars obtained.
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DRESS GOODS.
Remnants Black and
 COIOred Dress Goods.

No comments - find the length wanted, and the price is just half of the usual. At the Dress Goods department we take your order for Tailor-made Skirts.
 75c for making
 Rear of main store.
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What do the Children Drinkq

What do the Children Dr7nkY Don't give them tea or conee. Have you tried the new food drink called Grain-O7 It is delic- tOus and nOuriShing and takes the place of cOf- fee. The more Grain-O you give the children the more health you distribute through their systems. Gra1n-O is made of pure grains, and tastes like choice coffee, but costs about A as much. All grOcerS sell 1t. 15c. and 25c.
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Born.
Died.

Stafford, 1st, son to Mr. and Mrs Adelbert Needham.
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MCLAUGHLIN ( SON, PUBLISHERS. S1.5O year. If paid strictly in advance. .s1 .s5.
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Wouldn't Re Stood OF

There was bold, bad man making things hot Ill Texas town few days ago. He wore long hair, deerskin hunting suit, big sOmbrero, and he was waving 8 small fieldpiece ill his hand and yelling for somebody to wade in and get pulverized.
 He had his back against the court house, and the city marshal and the po- lice argued with him from the middle of the street and dodged every time he swung his hOwitzer in their direction. Lots of citizens had turned out to wit ness the performance, and it looked for awhile as if the bad man had the whole town against the ropes.
 Presently little, weak kneed drum mer from Connecticut, who was among the crowd, adjusted his spectacles for a closer look at the desperado, and then before anybody could stop him he gave yell and started for the bad man at 2:40 gait
 The bad man saw him coming and tried to climb over the courthouse, but the little drummer nabbed him and said something to him. The bad man ran his hand into his pocket and gave up some thing. Then the marshal and the police closed in, and the desperate went off with them as gentle as lamb.
 When the little drummer was ques- tioned, he said:
 'Afraid3 Not much. That fellow owed me $9. He was raised in the same town in Connecticut that was, and I loaned it to him when he started for Texas 8 years ago. generally collect what's owing me. Say, what were the cops afraid of him for?''-Detroit Free Press.
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YNO RENT-2 Desirable tenements of 10 1 Rooms on Maple street, c. E. NEWTON.
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For sale. M. J. EATON, q 1 14z2W Orcutts.
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BUoKLEN's ARNIoA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for cuts. bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands. chilblains, cOrns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25c per box. Sold by E. K. Taft.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-03
OIL WELLS IN ALASKA.

San Francisco. August while the
whole world is excited over the gold
discoveries in the north, sight has been
lost OF another discovery tha; promises
70 be Of great value in the development
OF that section Some months ago a
lake Of almost pure petroleum was dis
covered. and samples sent TO Seattle
for analysis. The asSayers report on
these has just been made public and
the find Is reported 10 be Of jncalculable
richness A company has been formed
in Seattle to handle the product and
travellers from there say that the com
pany intends TO put it on the Alaskan
market at once. The lake Is Of IN
known depth, several miles wide and I'VE
or SIX in length, and the quality Of the
petroleum is said TO be Of the finest.
1t Is FED by springs and the hills sur
rounding II are said to be rich in coal
and asphalt The lake is oniv two miles
from the ocean. so that the difficulties
of transportation are reduced to a min
imum. 1t is the expectation OF the own
ers Of the lake TO take its product right
into The mining camps OF northern Alas
ka wherever The waterways win per-
nit
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LIGHTS FOR alaska.

San Francisco August 2-w D. WOOD.
mayor Of Seattle. has purchased a small
electric plant. with which he proposes
supplying the city Of Dawson with light
during the winter months. Mr.. Wood
has contemplated this for some time, but
not until now did he complete hlg ar
rangements. He Is assured by compe-
tent electricians that his plan ls per-
fectly feasible. and that the plant ne has
bought for the company he represents
Is Of a pattern that has given good re-
suits in other places
When the barges taken up by the
Humboldt arrive at Dawson the one
propelled by steam power will be an
chored as near the shore as possible,
Immediately opposite the city. and al
lowed TO freeze Up In the ice that will
take the place OF the water soon after
their arrival. The electric plant will
then be placed on board the barge and
the Dawson City Electric Lighting co.
viii be ready to Illuminate the darkness
Of the long Arctic winter. All the ap-
pliances necessary to transmit electricity
throughout the city will be placed on
board the Humboldt and a staff Of ex-
Perienced electricians will have charge
Of the work
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-03
CIGARETTES ADVANCED

New York. August 2-The Journal and
Advertiser says:
Cigarette manufacturers have desided
upon an increase in the price Of eiga-
r,,ttes a letter OF notification Is now
going through the mails. The advance
Is abont Is per cent on the whole list
from Turkish TO common brands. Turk
ish cigarettes that were sold at from 81
TO SI7 will now cost the dealer from
$A65 to S2oSo. according TO the brand.
Louisiana perique advances from SS.i5 and
075 TO S615 aud $50. Brands Of Do
mcstic make which dealers bought for
$3.50 per 100 have been increased in price
to AlO. The advance is ascribcd by the
to the increase in the IN
tornai rNspue law.
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THEY WILL RETALIATE.

Seaule, August AT a meeting Of the
chamber of commerce tonight in conjunc-
ton with the merchants and shippers
.of this city, resolutions were adopted
memorializing the secretary OF the treas
ury TO abolish the privilege heretofore
extended to Canadians Of bonding goods
in shipment through American territory
and also to rescind the action establish
ing SUPPORTS OF entry al Dyea, Skaguay
and Circle City. This action is taken in
retaliation for what is here deemed tho
harsh and unjustifiable measure proposed
by the Canadian government to levy an
import duty on the personal effects OF
miners and prospectors from the United
States into the new Klondyke region.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-03
THE GOLD FEVER
STILL RUNS HIGH
Atother Astoria Delegation Starts
for the New EldOradO.
MORE STEAMERS FROM SOUND
largest Load Yet Recorded Horses and
Supplies Tor Dyes Protest Against
Action Of Casadian Goytrumeat.

Interest IN The Kiondyke gold Acids
has no, abated one jot in Astoria. The
sailing Of the steamer Elder. Sunday
morning, Is but the beginning OF the
exodus from this tswn to Alaska.
In the gray dawn OF the morning.
sunday when the Elder pulled away
from her dock al i:l5 O'Clock. there was
large crowd present 10 bid the I'D
venturcrs a last farewell Many friends
and acquaintcnces were aboard whose
faces may never be seen again in ciy!-
llzation. Every passenger on board the
steamer was on deck. and as the lines
were cast loose and the whistle sounded.
a mighty shout went up from those on
shore. which was answered by those on
board. The hills re-echoed with the
sound. and amidst the din last words
were said. last advice was given, and
fond looks bent upon those who might
never again be seen. Soon the big steam
or was but dlmly outlined In the dis
tance and those left behind pondered
over what might h. the fortune of their
friends. and many determined 10 follow
them. Three or four passengers were
reported to have been left behind. while
their goods and supplies were on the
ELDER. bur tails report cU1Id not be con-
nrmcd yesterday At the last moment.
James Keating decided to accompany
the expedition. bought out a mans IN
tcrrsJ who had supplies on board, closed
his place 81 the concert hail. and left
for the golden north. Another man
traded a diamond and $500 gold watch
for an OUTFIT already packed and loaded
on the steamer and started away. happy
as n millionaire.
the Elder held a meeting on the dock.
at which speeches were made. and for
mulated resolutions, which were unan!-
mously passed, protesting against the as
ssstnent NJ unjust duties upon prospect
ors by the Canadian government, and.
urging action by the United States gov
ernment for their protection.
Sunday night Grant Trullinger, Charles
Tingley ana Martin Peterson left on
the river steamer for Seattle. where they
will take the steamer Eliza Anderson
for Dawson City direct, via St Michaels.
They will be joined on the 9th by Peter
Peterson. Joe Baker and Fred oberg,
one Of Astoria's bost-konwn policemen.
This expedition is under the auspices Of
Mr.. W. E. Tallant
Mr.. Adams is the originator of a
scheme to enter the Klondyke sold
fields on large scale. He is forming |
a company OF p members, who will put |
m s4OO each, purchase the steamer Har- |
-ison. fill it with goods and men. and !
send It up the Yukon river via St. Mi /
,haels. winter wherever the ice catches !
them-if ii does-this fail, and proceed |
n the spring to Dawson City. The plan |
5 10 keep the steamer in constant ser
ice between Astoria and the Yukon.
.stahlish a mercantile and mining COM
,any. and engage in both merchandise
md mining. The scheme is a good one.
md the stockholders will doubtless make
money both ways.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-03
GREEN-wALco1r FIGHT

san Francisco. August 2-The sporting
fraternity is troubled over a rumor that
Georgv Green Is uot In condition TO
fight Joe walcott The ngh, between
thcrn Is considered thc bes, on the card
at the present time. Grvn alleges that
he has sore hand and Is therefore
IN position TO b4s for some conSdera-
tl0n There sc,us 20 De no reason why
hc should not be all righ, 10y the time
thu light romcs on. nearly three weeks
from now. The fight between Spider
Kelly and Jack Eyer!arl mex 'Wcda, sd-y
night IS a puzAing one 70 the' spor-s
sccminKh- Eyerh1rd 4..iould - no win
ncr. but Kelly has so improved OF late
ana has shown SO much better than
ever before that IN" local contingent, es-
perlllly that part that bst on Hawkins
viii bet on K@ly.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-03
DOUBLE DROWNING
a Mhu pnd BOY Sink IN the Bay a.,
Fort Sherman

cTar d'Aicnc. Idaho August AR
tlacer Geo r znlhonrr. of Company {,
~ Fort Sherman. and John Hart. the
tcn-ycar-oid son OF musician Hart Of
Company +. worc drowned IN the small
bay opposite the fort las, evening. while
IN bathing
znlhoner. who Is abou, y years Of age.
an athlete and good swimmer. with the
hoy on his back. undertook 20 swim
the hay. which ls about fifty yards In
width when two-,hirds Of the way
across the swlmmer's legs became en-
tangled In the long. wiry weeds that
grow In the bay. and the NOR, he strug-
slcd to IRE, himself the tighter he was
held by the weeds He soon strangled
lie lost sclf-controi and sank beneath
thy surface. carrying the boy. who was
unable TO swim. with him Both bodies
wor recovered.
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Ride 10 Carriages to Harrangue tn !.
Striking Miners.
TROUBLE SEEMS IMMINENT
Deputies Kept Busy During Entire Day
Crisis at nand-Hsn rut to Work at
rlzm Cresk-hOlling Will Opened.

Plttsburg. August 2-The mass meet
ing Of miners at the Mccrea school
house today was the greatest during the
strike, and probably the largest gather
ing Of the kind ever seen in Allegheny
county. More than 5000 striking miners
were gathered for an alI-day session. and
labor leaders harangued them in various
tongues, while bands Of music served
to stir up the enthusiasm to the highest
pitch
From early in the morning miners OF
every nationality were gathering at the
school house. They came In big bsnis
and small ones, but one that set the
camp wild with enthusiasm came from
Turtle creek. 1t had 1900 miners from
that camp, and when they came in
sight there was such cheering as has
not been heard since the strike started.
They came down to the school house
with bands playing stirring airs and
banners waving in the breeze. Cheer
after cheer went up from the camp. and
the marchers returned them with Will
When the miners Of the two parties met
there was some wild scenes. Men rushed
around shaking hands, shouting and
even embracing each other. The crowd
that had gathered was so much larger
than the men had anticipated that they
were wild with JOY.
A few minutes after the arrival OF the
Turtle creek division the speakers ar
rived in carriages. They were A. p Car
ryack president OF the Painters and
Decorators Union; w A. Carney. vice
president Of the Amalgamated Assccia-
ton; Mrs. Jones. the female labor agi-
tator OF Chicago; and NJ c. Monahan, OF
the Painters and Decorators Union. In
addition to these loads OF miners were
lined UP to speak as the occasion de-
manded
Two new camps were Instituted this
afternoon after the meeting. One at
Plum creek is the camp OF resistance,
one at Sandy creek will be called the
camp Of isolation. Each camp in the
besieged district will be kept supplied
with guards. The headquarters, as here
tofore, will be at Camp Determination,
at Turtle creek. The force Of deputies
was kept busy during the entire night.
Every move was watched and trouble
seemed to be in the air The condition
of affairs is said to be critical Both
sides feel that there is crisis near
at hand. officials of the New York
and Cleveland Gas Co. gave out a state
ment tonight that their forces were in
creased in the Turtle creek and Sandy
creek mines and that more men were at
work at Plum creek than since the cam
paign agaist the company started.
The hearing of Patrick Dolan will be
held tomorrow before Justice Semmins.
OF Turtle creek The miners officials
have retained attorneys and the case
Will be fought to the end.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-03
COAL HEAvERs RICHES,

New York August 2 "A special to the
World form Boston says;
Carl Cronheildt. who has been employed
in heaving coal and washing dishes in
this country, has been notified Of the
death Of his older brother. Count Julius
Cronheildt. of Sweden, without ISSUE
with a request that he return and take
possession of the estates as the only
living representative of his family, the
Cronheildts of Flosta. He thus comes
into a title. four large properties and an
income OF $4,000 a year.
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CHIEF CoNIIN TO RETIRE,

New York, August 2.--The Herald an
nounccs that Chief Of Police Peter Cen
lin Will offer his resignation as chief OF
police and ask to be retired on a PEN
sion soon after his return from HIS va
cation next Thursday. It is reported that
Deputy Chief Cortrhyht will be promoted
to succeed him The reason for his
retirement now Is said to be founded
on his belief that he will not be made
chief OF Greater New York under the
new charter and tue fear that under
legal question may I've
raised as to his right 70 receive the pen
sion OF $500.
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DIscouRAGTNG FOR KLoNDrKERs.


Tacoma. August 2.-The steamer Queen
arrived at Tacoma direct from Alaska
this afternoon with 200 returning eXcur-
slonists. The Queen brought word that
the mounted police of the Northwest
Territory are meeting people bound for
the Yukon country at the British line
beyond White and Dyea passes and COM
pelling all who have not one years sup
plies OF provisions to return to the
coast. But few of the fortune-seekers
who have left Tacoma and the Sound
Skaguay had crossed the passes into the
interior when the Queen left Dyea on
July 2S Two hundred or more miners
were encamped at Skaguay then awaiting
an opportunity to have their supplies
packed over the pass. The first pack
train over White pass was expected back
at Skaguay the day the Queen sailed
form there.
The Rev. Alfred Hummer. Of Oakland,
Cal, one of the excursionlsts, went
ashore at skaguay and reports he was
told by two men there that 1t would
cost 800 to have their supplies. Weighing
!. 600 pounds. carried over the pass. Mr..
Hummer and Captain Carroll warned
everyone not to attempt to enter the
Yukon country before next spring. The
captain says not even those who are
now at skaguay or Dyea will be able
to reach the interior this winter. prin-
,ipally because their supplies cannot be
gotten over the passes, Indians are hard |