The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-01

great possibilities for prospectors as any
section OF Alaska. The country IL csr-
fafniy rich. I look for a thorough pros
pecting Of that region next year
Mr.. Frost expressed the belief tina. con-
greeNienai action would be taken at the
approaching session looking to a reform In
the laws OF Alaska and the opening Of the
country. He believes that IL commission
were appointed TO coGify the laws, as rec
commended by Gov. Brady. a speedy settle
meBt Of the many questions that are pre-
sented La Alaska would be had
i Ind said be. that many people In
Alaska are in favor Of giving the Alaska
Indians citizenship. or the right TO dispose
or their property as they see ffs- There Is
strong feeling In favor Of opening An
nefte island TO prospecting and develop
mens- There IL no doubt but that IL Is
very rich IN gold. While 1t is 10 be con-
cfded that Father Duncan has done a
great work IA civii.ziag the Indians OF
Metlakahtla, yet II must be admitted that
these Indians came from British Columbia
ard II does not seem right 10 treat them
better than American citizens The coun-
try ought to ne opened up ard its mineral
wealth developed"
C. II. Lilly. Of Lilly. Bogardus 4 Co.
who y IN San Francisco. writes OF San
Francisco that they seem hot about the
Seattle papers Seattle merchants. etc. All
know OF Seattle and evidently ara afraid
OF her. We Of Seattle are strictly In H.
All fs coming toward or through Seattle"
MI Lily enciosss q letter from San
francisco firm. received By hin, on his ar
rival there. which says.
We noticed the announcement Of your
arrival In this city in today's paper. and In
view OF doing business we would kindly in
Sits you 10 vkat our STORE. Having had a
good deal OF experience this winter fit
ing out Alaska expeditions. we are well
Kind Of goods required for thar trade. and
are In position To offer your advantage
select from in town. and feel sure il you
paid US visit You will agree with us
We are direct importers OF English, Ger
man: French and Russian delicacies and
handle the very highest class OF staples al
reasonable prices. II you need fine line
OF cigars. We have the most complete stock
70 town. including Key West and Havana
cigars. which We sell at grocers' profits.
We are Of the opinion that II you had a
inc OF cigars and tobacco you would do
Wen with prospective miners for Alaska"
The question was naturally asked by a
friend Of Mr.. Liiiy's In Seattle: IF q firm
claiming TO carry the largest stock in San
Francisco urges foreign delieacies and Ha-
vana cigars as goods to carry to the Yu-
kon. what can the San Francisco mer-
chants be packing up for prospectors to
carry on their trip
Personal.
H. G. Croft. Of Victoria, is at the Raj
nier-Grsnd.
James Rankin. a hop grower OF Auburn.
Is staying at the Diller.
ID. D. Phipps, the La Conner uveryman,
Is registered at the Butler.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. Diilman went to Ia
coma for short stay yesterday.
Z Harrison G. Foster, the weIi-known Ia
coma lumeennan IL in the city on business
+. ID. Smith. of the paper mill at Ever
EFT. and pioneer of Lowell, is 1T the Dill
Ter.
&. g. Heifner. deputy insurance commits
sioner. was in the city yesterday on bust
ness.
G. A. Snowden, Puyaliup Indian commits
sioner. was In the city from Tacoma yes
terday.
Gov. Rogers and Supreme Judge 7. p
Reavis registered at the Northern hotel
yesterday.
f. L. Champion. proprietor OF the Brook
iyn MOTEL at Mount Vernon. and wife. are
Frank q. Taylor. a weii-known vounr
business man OF Tacoma, registered at the
Butler last night. ING