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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
ALL CRAZY For TIE kLoNDlkE
A Thousand Men Leave Victoria To-
day-Hnny Mounted Police

VICTORIA, Il. C., Aug. A-There ara
IN Victoria tonight close upon go men az
every class and from every part of the
world, VINO are just crazy 10 get startss,
on the long trip To the new Eidosado.
These men have tickets which will carry
them to Skaguay bay on she big collier
Bristol and on the steamer islander both
OF which sail tomorrow. The Bristol has
deem hitsd up with hunks and stalls for
horses from TIE bottom Of her hold TO the
top of her cabin deck and every bunk and
stall II occupied Close Upon 80 men are
gong on the Bristol and just as many
horses and mules. Even the big collier is
well filed up fesd for these animals and
outfits Tor the men taking up an immense
amount Of space
The Islander mas just as big crowd but
much OF the space on her is taken up by
contingent of mounted police their
horses, dogs and outfits. Ther realize that
they have a winters trip before them be-
fore they reach Dawson City and are
taking dogs and slelghs Horses will be
taken as far as possible and. when they
are OF no more use. will be killed and used
food for the dogs.
Few OF the men are going with the
Idea Of purchasing cheap outfits from men
who became discouraged and are turning
back. but most OF them are we'll provided
and all are taking pack animals they hay
ins In this respect taken the advice OF men
who went before and have written of the
dimculty of securing animals or Indians
10 pack goods across the pass.
ii. W. h. Caravan. of Ottawa who was
member OF the Canadian boundary sur
yey. in which capacity he learned much
about Alaska. is here. on his way north.
Ile takes the Islander tomorrow Mr.
Canayan Is going 10 look over the ground
for the kioudike Placer Mining and Pros
pccting Company. of Brautford and Paris.
Ontario. This company win send out a
large party In the spring 20 prospect and
work claims in the Canadian Yukon.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
The indians Accuse One Another.
Special Dispatch To the Past aII,rsneer

Special DiSpdlcn 10 the PoSt-lntel!igenCer.
MOUNT VERNON, Aug. 1.-THE In
dian murder case soon 10 come UP for
trial here promises to bring out develop
ments not at first looked for 1t will be
remembered that TWO of the four Indians
implicated turned states evidence and
put the entire guilt on the other two.
AT the time the two accused siwashes
said nothing to the charge, but now they
claim that they viii produce strong evil
dence to prove that the two Indians who
turned states evidence are the guilty
ones.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
Annual Report Of Whntcom schools.
Sreciai Dispaich to the Post Int Ell ligencer.

WHATC0M. Aug. 1.-THE annual re-
port Of the school clerk OF this district
shows that the total number OF children
of school age in the district June / was
H. $50; total enrolment during the school
year 1.3Ss and average daiiy attendance,
J. 3Si: number OF teachers employed. 80.
Estimated value of schoolhouses. including
grounds, $50 90: school furniture. s., 100.
apparatus. $40: school library, So. In
surance on schoolhouses furniture. etc,
$50. 90; average monthly salary paid male
teachers. $s6.25 average monthly salary
paid female teachers, Sos.l2; amount Of
debt. exclusive of bonds. se7, Sis-a6: amount
OF bonds outstanding. $500. Rate of
interest paid on outstanding bonds
$4,000. per cent: $500, ! per cent
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
SAILED WITHOUT A CREW.
schooner Marion Reaches Blakelcy
FROM San Pedro-Captain. Two
Mates and a Cook

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Intelligeneer.
PORT BI4AKELEY, Aug. 1.-THE rug
Bosoen brought into Port Blakeley this
morning the barkentine Portland, schooner
Marion and John A. Campbell The Marion
was out twenty-six days and came from
san Pedro without any crew. having only
the captain. two mates and cook When
the captain came into San Pedro before
paying on the men. they agreed to dis
charge the vessel, but after they received
Their money the sailors union would not
allow them to do so. The captain with
difneuIty got men to discharge the vessel,
which was loaded with mining timber on
coming away, not taking any crew. he was
given send-of by representatives OF the
union 10 the effect that they wished he
would have sixty-day passage
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
HIS EYES BURNED OUT.
An Eagiueer's Terrible Mishap With
Boiling Oil at Walia Walls.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Inteliigencer
wArT&A WALLA, Aug. H-Wili'am
RigeIow. an engineer working with the
Bruce FerreH tnrashing crew. met with
an accident late yesterday afternoon which
may result in the loss of his sight He
was pouring oil Into an oil cup on the en-
CINE when il spurted into his face, large
quantity going into MS eyes He fell UNI
conscious and was brought TO the city for
treatment. The pupils of both eyes and
the entire face were severely burned
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
Ft.hSr{r. Committee on Tour

Special Dispatch 70 The Post-Iuteiiigencer
PORT ANGELES, Wash. Aug IA The
steamer ChehaIls came n here this morn
inE. having or hoard Elsa Commissioners
Crawford and the senate committee on
fisheries, McEesvy, Narburtou YeeEd
Runner. Dorr and Davis. inspecting the
fisheries Of the state They have been
among ire islands. During the day Sas.-
atar Yeand received telegraT,ls from waila
WaUa that hts child had been badly scAit-
cd and shortened his visit here. The
steamer lett Immediately fcr Seattle 10
allow him 10 20 home.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
Anaconda out to Hear Bryan.

ANACONDA. Mont. Aug. 1.-THE DEM
onstration In honor OF the great silver
champion today was something that e1-
ceeded any former effort ever made BY
the citizens of Anaconda. The party was
announced TO leave the hotel for the driv-
lag park Ut $50 o'clock. out. on account
OF the crowd, IL was impossible 10 make q
start until after 8 o'clock. Twelve thou
sand people gathered at the driving park
TO hear Brysn's GRAFTON. he spoke for
over an hour. reviewing the history of the
money question. after which addresses
were delivered by Senator Mantle and
Congressman Hartman A reception was
held at the hotel tonight in honor of Mrs.
Bryan. The Bryan party viii go TO Ham
ii.on tomorrow as the guests Of Marcus
DAILY.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15

MOUNT VERNON. Aug l&-The first
issue Of The Mount Vernon Pozt-Arxus has
been issued ard is appesrauc@ reflects
credit upon its publsher, the veteran news
paper man. J. II. Edwards L Is an eight
page paper twice ere &zs q ire Post.
watch & succeeds. and Il is fan o, news
y : INDEPENDENT n politics. the publisher
nceiarifsx y Ms intention - champion the
Interests az skastt county rather than O.
airy political party.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
Fruit Fair at Waiia waiIa. Also.

Special Dispatch TO the Post fn;elagencer.
WAIE4A WALLA. Wash. Aug. f4-At
a meeting of the valla Walla Fruit Fair
Association il was definitely decided TO
hold three days fair in this city in Sep
;ember prior to the Spokane fair. The
executive committee tonight appointed
subcommittee TO collect and arrange IN
exhibit of fruits. grains and vegetables
W jch will he displayed here and then sent
70 spokane at the request OF the manage
meut 81 the Spokane fair. Miss Rose
B5alcck was chosen as Goddess OF Plenty
fer the Spokane fair.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Inteliigencer.
MOUNT VERNON, Aug. I'm ostran-
der of MCMurray, was arrested yester-
day for selling liquor without license
and conducting g gambling hall Com
paint was sworn out by r. l. Rioxhsn,
chief templar Of the Good Templar lodge
at McMurray. oslrander and Eggan are
the men who applied for a license
month ago. and whose application was
rejected by the county commissioners.
They intimated then that they would sell
liquor Hcease or no license. and the pres
ent development is The result
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
CHILD TERRIBLY SCALDED.
senator Yeend's Son Falls Into Boil
ing Water and May Die.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intellisencer-
WAII4A WALLA. Aug. l4.-This after
noon the 4-year-oid son OF State Senator
John T. Yeend was scalded very severely
and recovery Is though. 10 be impossible.
a domestic was engaged In washing, and
the child, while playing in the kitchen. ac-
cIaentaLiy fell into tub OF boiling water.
the entire body being burned SO bad that
when the ctilds clothes were removed
portion of the flesh dropped of.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Intellgencer
WALI4A WALLA. Aug. 1.-THE peni-
tertiary jute mill is now being operated
on full time. as convicts being engaged in
manufacturing grain sacks Up to the
present time l,s5ooo5 grain bags have been
sold and delivered and the mill will soon
have 10000 ready for delivery. II will be
impossible to fill all the orders now for
sacks for this years crop.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
Lightning Played Around Orcns.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-Intelligencer.
WHATCOM. Aug. 1.-THE San Juan
Islander OF this week says: During the
thunder storm which swept over the
county last Saturday evening the light
ming. which WAS unusually sharp, struck
eight times within radius OF four miles
from Orcas postoffce. five times near Deer
harbor, two times on Shaw island. and
once on the Gibbs place. opposite the
home of MIR. George Meyers. It started
a fire in three places, but showers which
followed eatinguished tao OF them. The
one started on Shaw island is still burn
lns quite Hereby.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
Millers Buy Wheat In Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY. aug. 13-Minneapolis
mlllers are buying wheat in Kansas City.
Within the past week they are said 70
have taken $4,000 CT go. 600 bushels. and
the indications are that good deal more
cash wheat will he shipped In that direc-
ton soon. John Vsshburn. OF the Wash
burn Milling Company Is representing his
firm on the market here. and other Min
neapoIis niIlers have buyers on the local
market.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
England wants More Islands

SAN DIEGO. Cal. Aug, 1.-THE steamer
Navarro arrived this evening from Clip
perton island Of Acapulco. Mexico. From
statements made by some OF the people
On board TIE Navarro. il IS thought that
TIE British r.g viii soon be hoisted over
CIipnertan Island. although II Is supposed
10 belong 20 Mexico.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15

Miners and prospectors should go 20
r.oueh. Augustine & Co.'S. SIS First ave
nue. and see evaporated eggs and voge-
tables cooked and try them before order
ing supplies For sale by all grocers.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
Ho for the kIapdik~:

A gentleman from the East who has
ticket to Dawson City by the Humboldt
is unexpectedly called back home by his
wifa's Illness. and would like to sell his
ticket Address Humboldt, caro- Pest
Intai.igeacer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
senator Yeend's son IL Dead.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-TnteIligencer.
WALLA WALLA. Wash. Aug. 1.-THE
4-year-old son Of State Senator John +.
yecnd. who was scaided by falling into a
tub of boiling water. died this afternoon
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
seattle Freight for the Bristol,

Freight destined for the steamship Bris-
toi. at Victoria, was piled high on Yesler
wharf Friday night. The last Of the Bris-
tots passengers left on that night but II
was found impossible to tsliSe all OF the
freight. The remainder went down last
niEnt. and IL was said on the water front
yesterday that the Bristol would sail to-
day.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15

last summer ore Of our grandchildren
wzs sex With q sev-re bowel trouble" SAYS
Mrs. r ~ C}rcgarv. - Fres3srickssowrs. No.
~tsar doctors remedies had failed. then we
tried Chzrabs -ixir Colo, Ihoiera sad DiA--
rhoea ReEassiv, wliich care very speedy
re4lei.7 ksx s-ls By druggists
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
Will Sell All That Is Left,

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelliyencer.
WHATCOM Aug. 1.-THE remaining as
sets OF the defunct First National bank
are 20 be sold at public auction by Re-
cetvsr Dawson Monday August IT.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15

Superintendent Trowhridge. Of the Pa
cgFic Coast Steamship Company said yes
terday that the steamer Queen had been
assigned 10 the lost steamer Mcxico's run.
She Is scheduled 20 sail from Seattle Tor
Alaska August o.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15

Special Dispatch TO the Post-Intelllgencer.
FATRHAVEN. Aug. H.-The Belineham
Bay Canning Company shipped goo cases
of salmon this week, Il being the first
shipment of canned salmon from the
county this season. The company receiv-
ed seven car loads Il cans Wednesday.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
| ReEST CROWD YET.
..sr, LIsr EXCEEDS ALI
-.s 70 81. MseHAE''s.

- rs~kess Already SOLD
.s~ro.e Amoas the PAS
-arii.sfon Dock Piled
.~..s freight and Baarase-
- st~s.er Scheduled 6" SAIL
.~vrUw morning
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
FRANK c. ROSS TURNED DOWN.
Tacoma COancil Rejects His Railroad
Franchise Ordinance

Special Dispatch to the Post-Int gencer
TACOMA, Aug. 1.-THE council, In
committee of the whole, this evening de-
ctded adversely upon the franchise ordi-
nance of Frank c. Ross for right of way
and privileges on certain streets and
cross-streets and across the tide flats for
street railway. But ten members of
the council were in attendance. and the
vote stood to against recommending
the passage of the ordinance.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
The At-kf Due.


Tie steamer A-kt IL expected almost
any day row from Alaska. She is due TO
leave Tuesday. and will be well loaded.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
oniy Few of Those Hish Grade
Btcycl~a Lett.

on. ladies' 1895 Gladiator. SIS; ladies'
and gents 1897 Gl.sdistors from So 20 So.
Fully guaranteed. Albert Hansen, 10
First avenue.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15

"a Guide 20 the klouasks" full o. IN
formation. a large h:hogranhed map
with each hook Prize. : cents. Low
nan 81 Hsaford. publishers.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
"Kiondiger Yes.
.ss-..s -. tAzreS "a below

cold NJ there' 20 below.
..How do you keep wsrmf Own sleep
,cv har made hy the Pacific Lounge snd
Mattress Co Western avenue, nea, Spring
street They make canvas bags tor pre-
visions and clothing also"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15

TIE small .izs Little Hero boat
weighs X pounds Il VIII carry h""
mounds
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15

Fur sleeping bags. roheS. f1lr mistens.
cars n,ocras!ns ard snow shoes. the only
correct goods for TIE Yukon country. -
y, soors A. = Petkovits'. 10 Marion
w,,ae, between First and Second avenues.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15

Going to Alaska? Consult fioFAi,ee
Nsryin. prephe,ass She predicted the
klond.ka strike 70 one Or the LUCKY men
GA Frs. avenue.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15
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Peter ~. xA.srSxr
A. g Fi:k.n-
!arnss Powell
l. Greenway.
L. r. Fusaa
g r Morgan.
Mr. G. r. Morgan.
9. J. Buxton.
George r. u nd
y. a Paxton.
e II Paxton.
" alter &. Seaman
Q II HAL
FRED Iseesken.
n " T.. Hanson.
Darrell d. Cameron
Warren Treas.
Lamar E1wiaEs sr.
G. A Her.ns.
J. j. Stew
Ars. l., Rowland
John Peters.
w u. Weed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15

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Mwsn Earle.
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g. Berssock.
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John r. sourerp.
John III. Ha ives.
Mai. r. Sherwood.
Frank Ross.
r. ssumpf-
T. II. Hunt.
Edwin s-ezad.
w J. Eilligozs.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-15

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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-11-20

Marshal Blonco has nbrogated the or
ders of Gen. Weyler as to the destruc-
tion of the fields and huts of the in.
surgents in Cuba.
A Swedish polar expedition under
Prof. Nathorst will start in 1898.
1t is said that Chilli, Peru and Argen-
tina are plotting to seize Bolivia and di-
vide the territory.
Excitement was caused in Havana by
the report that the Dauntless had
succeeded in landing two filibustering
expeditions.
Floods in Spain inundated several
villages and drowned Is persons and
enormous numbers of cattle.
President Moraes, of Brazil, has is
sued decree establishing martial law
for period of 30 days in Rio Janeiro.
Gov. Gen. Blanco dispatched pacificos
provided with passes to the insurgent
lines in Cuba with view to inducing
the leaders to lay down their arms and
accept autonomy.
The insurgents dynamited and de-
rallied train near Nuevitas, Cuba, and
the engineer, fireman and ten other per-
sons were killed and 81 soldiers and pas
sengers were injured.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-11-20
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

Owing to the new law but few deer
have been killed in the Adirondacks this
year.
Cornstalks are being utilized at
0wensboro, KY, in the manufacture of
imitation silk.
In spite of ravages by locusts, it is
stated that the Argentine harvest will
this year be above the average.
William B. Howell, assistant secre-
tary of the treasury, was messenger
boy in the department Is years ago.
John Swinton, who became an asso-
ciate editor of the New York Sun 90
years ago, has concluded his career
there.
Rev. George Reader has practically
been expelled from Boston university
for marrying n couple in lions cage
last week.
There have been 493 suicides in New
York and Brooklyn since the beginning
of the year, of whom 32s were men and
165 women.
Jefferson Davis birthday is to be made
legal holiday in Georgia. Robert E.
Il
southern states.
Trenton (N.J) physicians are greatly
interested in mulatto who is gradu-
ally changing color, and who expects to
be entirely white in six months.
Missouri girls propose to organize
leagues to abolish the use of tobacco by
refusing to entertain proposals of mar
riage from men who use the weed.
United States Consul Wallace, at
Managua, says the reports of South
American Klondike in Nicaragua are
groundless. Advices from the interior
state THAT nothing is known there of
ricn gold strikes.
State Insurance Superintendent
O'Rear, of Missouri, has decided that
organizers of fraternal beneficiary in
surance associations must have a license
to be in business in Missouri. the same
as regular old line companies.
A girls bachelor club has been organ
ICED at Ponca City, O. T., for the pur-
pose, as the constitution recites, of ex-
alting the condition of old-maidenhood.
The ritual prescribes that the candi-
date shall promise to remain single.
Just outside the town of Cape Por-
poise, Miss, live the Oldest married
couple in the UnitedStates. They are
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Manuel, and they
are 101 and 9s years of age, respectively.
The aged pair have lived together for
n years.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-11-20
Reindeer in Alaska.

DR.. Sheldon jackson, for 20 years travN
eler in Alaska, says the governments ext
pertinent of importing reindeer from 81
IBERIA is a success, and that the problem os
winter travelling in the interior is practical
ly solved. Three hundred miles per day can
be made over the snow with relays at rea-
sonable intervals and best of all the reindeer
will rustic his own food. ~
The best map of the Yukon. .Klondike
mining country has been printed in folder
form by the Northern Pacific Ry. Send a
2.cent postage stamp to Chas. s. Fee, G.. P
A, st. Paul, MINI. The folder is full of MP
to-date information regarding rates and
routes to Alaska.