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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09


NEw SrEAMER.-The new steamer
hs'e!le Randall, which is building
IN the yard of William E. Woodall d
Co., IN Baltimore, for Capt. E. S. Ran
daII, will be launched on Monday next.
1ne ts,elle Randall will be one of the
pTetiiest little boats on the river. She
VIII be p feet long and driven by q
propeller at speed of fourteen miles
4a hour. Her fittings will be elegant,
apa She will be lighted throughout by
ttlltcircily and will carry one OF
.ne most powerful searchlights on the
sFer. she IS designed for the m, IL
service between Washington and ely
mont aud will, it is expected, DE ready
iVT service by the middle of January.
Iul'e large party from this city Will
Witness the launching.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09
Don,t be norsnaded into bnvinp lini

Don't be persuaded into buying lini.
ments without reputation or merit
Chamberlain's Pain Balm costs NJ more,
and its merits have been proven by a
test of many years. Such letters as the
following from l.. G. Bagley, Hueneme,
CAL, are constantly being received :
The best remedy for pain have ever
used is Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and I
say so after having used it in my fami-
ly for several years" 1t cures rheuma-
tism, lame back, sprains and swellings.
For sale by ]. Fl. Janney, Druggist,
701 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09

THE OPERA HoUsE.-The Tommy
Saearer Company, which is filling a
weeks engagement here. last night
presented in good style Dangers OF q
Great City" Each part was taken in
l splendid manner and was appreciated
by the eatire audience. Lester f..
Walters as George Fielding" 0. w.
Roche as Arthur Melton" Chss. L.y-
bu-n as Larry Lunnion," Will b.
Myers as Terry" aud Isabelle Fletch'
er as Ruth Fielding" were especially
good, while Tommy Shearer sustained
bis part in his usual acceptable man
ner. Mr.. Shearer is good comedian,
but he carries his humor rather too
far III making personal remarks to the
audience. To night this company will
PRESENT the laughable comedy divorce
Day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Harvey McVeigh
spent last night with his brother, Mr..
w. n. McVeigh, in this city.
Mr.. William Terrett, of Fairfax coun-
ty, and Miss Mary Dorman, of Wash
ineton, were married in the later ciy
yesterday. Mr.. and Mrs Terrett came
here after the ceremony and held re-
ception at their new home, No. sos
north Columbus street.
Among the visitors in the city to-day
was Capt. D. G. Meade, of The Plains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09
Alexandria Market. Dec 8.


The speculation in wheat in the larger
markets has not affected pri es here and quo
tssions remain unchanged Country Produce
is in limited receipt ard prices are unchanged.
CHICAGO, Dec Gin the first fifteen min.
utes of trading to day December Wheat sold
up to 81 O5. the highest price in this market
for years. Th, opening was extremely ner.
yous. bids at the start ranging all the way
from 81 O11a to 81 o., but reaction then
ensued, the price getting down to 81 o3ts.
May was very strong in sympathy, opening
lsq5s higher at 9l1,s ard Advancing at once
TO 92h. 1t subsequently reacted to 9l3t 4
917s, but with very strong uudertone. Jan.
uary was also firm and sold up to "a. Corn
and Oats were almost entirely neglected ard
prices scarcely moved during the morning
May Corn opened 1sc higher at 29h. sold at
2S5s and back to 2S4,. May Oats opened
lsc higher at 224., and held at that prize:
May Pork opened unchanged at So 40 and
sold to So 42h January Lard opened at
81 271h. January Ribs opened a shade
higher at 81 171aa4 20 and held at 81 ! y.
Amid considerable excitement december
wheat sold to-day at 81 %, the highest price
without exception since the memorable "Old
Hutch" corner ia 1888 Later the market
quiettd down, reacting to 81 O71e.
BALT1MoRs 8. Md, Dec. 9-Fiour dull and
unchanged. Wheat strong; spot and month
991s 991A January 99Aa99la May 94k
bid steamer No 2 red 93a4a937s; southel n
wheat by sample 94a100; do on grade 943l
a99a, Corn steady; spot 33a33ls; month
32ba32a4 Dec, new or old, 32a32t4 Jan
81 las31a.. Feb 31a.a32 steamer mixed 81
a31f, southern white corn 30a34 do yellow
31a34. Oats firm; No white 29laa3O
No 2 MIXED 27a271a. Bye firmer; No 2
nearby 51a. bid No 2 Western 53S1. Hay
steady choice timothy S13 CO. Sugar strong
and unchanged.
New YORK, Dec 9-Flour-Stato and
Western firm and held higher. Rye Flour
quiet. Whest-options opened strong and
ruled SO all the morning on flrthe- bad
squeeze of December shorts at Chicago; Jan
y77s,9Sb; Msy 937se945s Rye dull; No
, Western 81. Conceptions opened dull
hut firm with wheat; Msy 339ss33 1916
O.ts-options opened quiet; track white 2Sa
So. Beef steady. Pork quiet. Lard dull
primo Western steam 81 80 nominal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09

FINE TEA.-Mr. II. Barker, mana
ger of the Economy Grocery Store,
sent to this Office to-day samples Of
fancy Formosa Ooong tea, four cases of
which he, as special favor, secured
from q recent limited importation.
The tea is pronounced by lovers of the
beverage to be exceptionally fine. Mr..
Barker is certain that all who pur-
chase it will be satisfied, Mr.. B. is
catering to the fine tea and grocery
trade
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09

CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY,
Judge C. Z. Nicol preSiding.-L Con,
llnu4tion of yesterdays proceedings
Cliff admir- VS.. Southern Railway; jury
and verdict for $3.50; verdict set aside
and new trial refused.
TO dsy.-Barbara Moore, colored, VS.
W. 3 Dobie, suit to recover damages
resulting from injuries to her house
caused by the firing of a cannon during
visit 10 this city of Hon. W. J. Bryan;
llry and verdict for defendant.
zeus National Bank of Washington VI
Windsor aud Windsor, Judgment for plaintiff
ioJS2 800.
ilzeas National Bank of Washington VS.
Hin s!s and Brown, judgment for plaintiff
iorS3250.
Count adorned for the term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09
Mems japanese
Silk Handkerchiefs.

A very exceptional value in Me- Japanese
Silk Hanikerchiefs has just arrived and con-
sists of Extra Heavy White Japar Csc Silk
Handkerchiefs full size with neat corded
border, in white or bue-to be hemmed on
two sides. Special prics,
zoe each.
8 for 50c-6 for $1.00.
Regular price, 293 each.
First floor-10th st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09

DENTAL EXAMINERS The Governor has
appointed DR. Charles A Mercer Of Rich
mond. and DR.. George K. Keist, of Winches
ter to DO members of the State Board of Den.
tai Examiners for the term of three years;
beginning January 1, 1898. DR.. Mercer
succeeds DR.. j. hall Moore Of Richmond,
and Dr. Keist is the successor OF DR.. d. N.
Rust of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK, Dec 9-Changes at the OPEN
ing of the Stock Exchange to-day were ex-
ceedingly narrow and prices of large num-
Der of stocks showed no change. Later the
heaviness in some stocks was partly dissipat-
81 and business gained 10 animation on the
Improvement, but many prominent standard
stocks moved narrowly and with difficulty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09

1t is easy to catch cold and just as easy to
get rid of it if You commence early to use
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t cures coughs,
colds, bronchitis, pneumonia and all throat
and lung troubles. 1t is pleasant to take,
safe to use and sure to cure. Charles g.
Lopnon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09

Mrs M. B. Ford, Ruddcll's, III suffered for
eight years from dyspepsia snd chronic con-
situation and was finally cured by using d. :
Wits Little Early Bis,rs the famous little
pills for all stomach and liver troubles.
Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09
PROPOSALS.


D2OPO5lLS.-Sealed proposals for Re
L PAINTING the Columbia Engine House
will be opened by the Committee on Public
Property, OH DECEMBER 18TH. All work
heretofore painted On tho outside Of the
building 10 have two coats of paint, and gal
vanized iron roof of tower to have al extra
coat of Princess metallic. Roofs of engine
house and sheds to be included in estimate.
ALL N ATERIAL q BE FIRST CLASS.
JOHN Ii STRIDER,
Chairman Committee on Public Property.
dec9 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09

That tired feeling, which is experienced by
50 many people living in Malarial distrlc:s,
can be cured by taking Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic so cents. Is as pleasant as Lem
on Syrup. To get the GENUINE ask 1or
For sale by CHARLES @. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09

You run no risk. All druggists guarantee
Groves Tasteess Chill Tonic to do ali that
the manufacturers claim for it.
Warranted no cure no pay. There are
many limitations. To got the GENUINE ask
for GROVES.
For sale by CHARLES G. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09

POLICE CoURr,-Mayor G. L. Simp-
~" presiding. -The following cases
were disposed of this morning:
az = frown and Edward F,idley, arrested by
G'hlers Deane and Ii or for being drunk and
Si..'aEdetly and defaciug the property OF An
s.eN beavers, forte ted $40 each. OF when
iir-ol',t 20 WAS given 10 Mr.. beavers to reim-
'-,'o MN for the damage done to his vehicle.
a., Eeport-L2st night was clear ana
w.. we prisoner; and twenty.seven dodgers
we're Il, ihes station house
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09

Miss Allie Hughes. Norfolk, Va, was
frightfully burned on the face and neck. Pain
was instantly relieved by DeWitt's Witch
II ,zel Salve, which healed the injury without
!eaving a scar. 1t is the famous pile rem ,dy.
Char!cs q. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09

COMMUNICATED.
The hero spoken of by Capt. W. II Snow.
den in the battles of Quebec Saratoga and
the Cowpens was Daniel Morgan. who was
brave soldier ERNEST N. DUFFY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09

Our display Of useful and ornamental articles suitable
for Xmas presents open and is larger variety than
ever before.
Choice Pictures in glass enamel 25c &c. 49, 81,
$I.2o $3.50, S. and 81.
Dainty French Prints in plain gilt oval and Florentire
frames from 81 to $3.50
Photograph Frames, hand painted at CSC Photograph
Frames, plain and Florentne very dainty from soc to ST.
Jewel Boxes with hand painted covers 25c Rich Jewel
Boxes at from soc to ST.
A variety of articles in Aluminium such as Trays Pen
Trays Sugar Ster Tea Strainers Match Safes Cups ard
Saucers etc. prices from to 81.
Bsque Figures in large variety from soc $3.50 Dres-
den Figures little articles sterling silver from 10 to 12c
Sterling silver Call Bells 75c Dresden and Japanese Comb
and Brush Trays Dresden comb brush and Mirror ia
panese dinner gongs and fancy japanese figures
Kid Gloves for ladies and gentlemen.
large variety of choice Handkechiefs silk linen and
muslin We put all purchases of handkerchief amounting to
81 and over in handsome fancy box tree
Kid Cloves two pairs and over, in fancy box free
Every purchase of 81 in Neckwear in fancy box Free
Special values in Porters Rugs etc.
Special values in Table Linens Towels etc.
special sale OF fine Musli Curtains Curtains-a fine
$3 3 yard muslin curtain price for sale ST. fine 81
muslin curtain price for this sale S. fine S. muslin curtain
price for this sale S. 50 pairs fine muslin curtains $3.50
former prices from S. to $3.50
Rich Elder Down Quilts in sane Saline and silk and all
silk, prices S. to sII.
Beautiful Blankets for holiday gifts.
Our Cloak stock been marked down very low in prices
and induce purchases between this and Xmas will
allow additional special discount of 10 per cent
A@ONE PRICE=N
IACkBI'I & MARSHALL,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09
Art Furniture
Department.

We are showing s,orcs of choice bits of Art
Furniture in decorative one-of.a-kind pieces,
suitable holiday and wedding gifts-and call
attention to tho following excellent values
just arrived;
Jardiniere Stands, strongly mlde, natural
wood finish.
Special price, 25c each.
Jardiniere stanis, attractive shape. cherry
and natural wood fnish-strongly made.
Special price, 80. each.
In both cases the qu,nties arc small, hence
an early selection is advised.
Fourth floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09

Small pill, cafe pill, best pill. DeWitts
Little Early Risers cure biliousness, constips-
ton, sick headache. Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09
DRY GOODS.

On our third floor is growing
in popularity. The number of
visitors increases daily and
praiseworthy comments are
freely expressed. The whole
array is a sight that is uncom-
mon and which no one can at
ford to lose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09
Alexandria &aztttf.
-grgspAy EVENING. De-. 9, 1897.
LOCAL MATTERS.

,i.e, tomorrow at 7:23 and sets at
=" Hieb water at $50 a. m. and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09

,v,THvR rRoBABiLIrIEe.-For this
- t,,r fo.pight: Friday fair but with in
:'e..9- cl,a,iccss warmer friday morning;
ely wuds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09
White Fnameled
And Brass Beds.

OR holiday display of tno Enameled and
Brass Beds and Cribs surpasse, that of any
previous season, Wo arc showing only the
b,st quality baked Enameled and seamless
Bass Beds The prices are guaranteed the
10 vest for same quality of goods
We quote fine Enamelcd Beds with Brass
Trimmings-szes 3x6lb feet, 3isx6h feet,
4x61a feet and 4iax6la feet
$3.50 each.
Woven-wire Springs to fl any bed.
$1.25 to 5000 each.
Husk and Cotton M,itress3s, double size.
$500 each.
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09

Macbeth" will be The subject of the lecture
at the Lyceum 10 night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09

hey d.. D j. Stafford of Wa 'hington, will
''.'15e at the Lyccum 10 night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09

y, Vhe Minute Cough Cure cures quickly
--A' what you want, Charles g. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09
I AM
ASKING

Just 40 per cent. Jess for all CHhlSl'
MAS TOYS than the same goods are
marked at other stores
Exsminc my 99c Dolls; then compare
with The SLID ones that are exhibited
elsewhere. This is but one instance OF
the difference in prices. ~
NV store is headquarters for EEEhY,
THING your child could dean OF, snd
if YOU Call and look around you II lind
the money You save on the special CUTS
to yOur children will enable you to rur'
cbes, others. and you will sill Keep
within the limit OF tho amount you SET
anart to speud this Christmas.
r. +. KNIGHT, GIL KING 81,
Hesdousrters for Toys, POLL Babies, Games
'''' Carriages and Wagons;
IGIvE TkADING STAMPS
nov27 I'M --------
DUE oB Il 1o and s. in cs sns asa
AN - 'T For medicinal and table use. 9uarsn,
e can absolutely lree from glu :ose For sale
b te.u A'' E S. LEADBEATER q SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-09

The speculation in wheat in the larger
markets has not affected pri es here and quo
ta.ions remain unchanged Country Produce
is in limited receipt ard prices are unchanged.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-02
FINEST IN AMERICA.
ASTORIA HOTEL, IN NEW YORK,
+ FORMALLY OPENED.
1T WAS A SOCIETY EVENT.
ELABORATE PROGRAMMES. AFTER
NOON AND EVENING.
Children Give One EnteFtainnent and
Anton Seidl the Other-Astel
Was Handsomely Decorated
ThF0uEhout-Adj0Ba
the Waldorf.

New York. Nov. 1.-The Astoria. probably
the most costly hotel in America, was
formally opened to-day with elaborate pro-
gramme. The hotel IS situated at Fifth
avenue and Thirty-fovrth street. and ad-
joins the richly appointed Waldorf. So
ciety folks In numbers flocked to the OPEN
ing Of the hostelry. The hotel was decorate
ed throughout with palms. chrysanthe-
NUNS. oak leaves and potted plants.
The guests gathered In the grand ball
room to witness an entertainment. The
opening event was fairy spectacle. The
Realm OF the Rose In which forty ehIi-
dren took part. There were six tableaux.
in which the children appeared as roses.
bees, butterflies and humming birds.
Every seat in the ballroom was occupied
In the boxes were Mrs. Astor. Major and
Mrs. Brice. Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. c. Smith.
Mrs. Edry. Mrs. Prince. Mrs. Lapsley. Mrs.
]. I. Kennedy. Mrs. Godfrey and others
At the conclusion Of the spectacle a chill
dren's dance was given in the Astor gal
lery. The dancers were mostly little ones
who had taken part in the fairy scenes.
Refreshments were served In the myrtle
room.
The evening programme was stili more
elaborate. 1t began with a concert In tha
CELERY, conducted by Anton Seidi. In spite
OF the early hour and the rainy evening
there was a large attendance.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-02
THE M'KlNLEYs IN CANTON.
At Their Home Town for n Day En-
Route to Pittsburs and WASH
ingtOD.

Canton. o.. Nov. 1.-The people of Cam
ton turned out In large numbers to welcome
President Mckinley upon his arrival this
evening. He was escorted to his residence
by the Canton troop. where he was waited
upon by the Commercial Travellers Asso-
citation and a large delegation Of working
men from Dueber Heights, most of them
from the Dueber watch works. In re-
sponse to addresses of welcome, the presi.
dent said:
Gentlemen Of the Commercial Travellers
Association and the Employees of Dueber
Heights and My Fellow Citizens:- 1T gives
me great pleasure TO be back at my old
home again and to receive at the hands Of
my fellow citizens the warm and cordial
and, l am sure, heartfelt. welcome with
which they greet me tonight. am glad
to be assured by the spokesman who has
andEessed sno[e SEQ me; n that th9se for whom he
istJatlon with which 1 have been assoc
ciated by the partiality of your suffrages
fendl gtyen last GcyDd, year applause and cries Of
II assure you, my fellow citizens, that
when ! entered upon my public duties had
my country and the welfare of my coun-
trymen. applause and Good boy.'D And
nothing could he more encouraging to me-
fort than to be assured by my fellow citi-
zens as have been assured by them to-
night. that they are now employed and
have steady work. I'rolonged cheeringO I
am deeply interested in the prosperity Of
my home city. and the greater the prosper
fty the greater will be my satisfaction. I
er (cries of Go on only long enough
to assure you that from the bottom of my
heart I thank you for this generous well
President and Mrs. Mckinley remain with
President McKinley's mother. The presi-
dent will leave for Pittsburg Wednesday
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-02
RIOT AT scoTTDALE, PA.
Union and yon-Union Men Clash and
- Fully Fifty Shots Are
Fired.

ecottdale, Pa, Nov. IA riot occurred
here tonight. in which Henry Gillespie
anG Henry Gordon, and Manager Skimp
Of the Scottdale Iron and Steel Company
were injured. Yesterday a union man,
Frank Kelts, was beaten into insensibility
by non-union ironworkers. and Kelts' fei-
low workmen vowed vengeance. Manager
Skimp, fearing trouble when his men quit
work. formed thirty or forty of them In line
and marched up Pittsbutg street. At
Broadway large crowd had gathered. and
four of the marchers, with drawn revoIv-
ers. stepped to the front and ordered the
crowd back. Just then someone threw a
stone into the crowd of non-unionists. This
was responded to by a shot. followed by a
regular fusillade. fully fifty shots being
FREQ. nearly all coming from the non-union
men.
Manager Skimp was shot in the left foot
and was struck by a stone or brick on the
left side of, the head and Is seriously.
though not dangerously. wounded. Henry
Gillespie was shot through the right arm,
the ball passing through an artery. and he
almost bled to death before the wound
could be dressed. Henry Gordon had three
ly injured by being struck with stones.
From the number of shots fired 1t IL almost
miraculous that no one was killed outright
Gillespie claims that when the shooti.s
commenced. he started for a place of safe
ty. He claims that he WAS fired at by Man
ager Skimp. Thomas Gillespie, "A brother Of
Henry. stated that he saw Manager Skimp
fire three shots in the direction of Henry.
Gillespie will swear out a warrant for the
arrest Of Manager Skimp for felonious
shooting. Four non-union men were ar
rested.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-02
COOKS INLET GOLD.
GoOdIy Sums to show for Their
Seasons Labor.

Port Townsend, Wash. Nov. 1.-The
schooner Norman Sunde. operated by the
Copper River Trading and Transportation
Company. of this place. arrived this morn
ing from Cooks inlet. She brought down
sixteen passengers. who have a total of
$4,000 in gold dust taken from the placer
mines of Cooks inlet. The names of the
returning miners bringing the largest
amounts are: John Rivers and wife, of
Helena, Mont. 5000; James r. GreenIeas,
Of Port Townsend. 5000: Robert Duncan, of
Seattle. 5000: John Woods. OF Gray's Har-
Dor. $500: c. CreedOE. OF Fresno, Cal.
1900; ]. Frazier. of Seattle, Wash, 81, ,2OO.
Grant and Crosier. Of Port Angeles. s., OOo
All except Grant and CrOsier have been at
Cooks inlet for two seasons. The latter
went in only sever, months ago. located
their claims and washed out 1900 each The
Copper River Mining and Transportation
Company has completed arrangements for
adding a fleet Of steam schConers to its
line. which will be running by February l..
1t will dispatch schooner every fifteen
days for Copper river and Cooks inlet
EointS
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-02
CATTLE FOR THE KLoNDIKE.
for Dawson City, Via the Over
Iand Route,

Seattle. Wash. Nov. 1.-The last of the
most remarkable expedition in the history
of Alaska went north at 10 o'clock tonight
on the steamer City OF Seattle. Yesterday
the bark Colorado. stored with 300 tons Of
provisions. hay and grain and 800 cattle and
horses. was towed north on her way to
Haines Mission. at the terminus Of the
Dalton trail. On the Seattle tonight were
sixty more cattle and forty bobsleds.
The party will be organized at Haine's
Mission at the foot of the Dalton trail and
will then proceed to Dawson by the over
land route. each Of the cattle attached to
a sled draving 500 pounds of provisions.
The expedition was fitted out here under
the direction of John Cameron. an expe-
rienced Alaska freighter. Pierre Humbert
of Boston is back OF the expedition.
The promoters hope to get the expedition
with 200 head of cattle clear through %
Dawson inside of forty days. They expect
to sell all kinds Of provisions at starvation
prices and will get g per pound for their
dressed beef. The cattle will he slaughtered
at Five Finger rapids and drawn down the
frozen Yukon on sleds. Cameron has fifty
hardy men to handle the train and will
employ half a dozen Indian guides. On ac-
count OF the Alaska blizzards the trip is
full of hardships and peril.