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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-08-19
WEALTHOF THE YUKON
Hugh c. Wallace Talks OF
the Great Gold Strike.
EXTENT OF THE RICH DIGGINGS
1t IL Estimated That 100, 900 Men will
Go In tho Spring-Calif0rnian
Changes His Mind.

Tacoma, Aug. 10.-Hugh G. Wallace,
the prominent banker, who has proba-
| bly, made more careful investigation
of the Klondike than anybody on the
coast who has not actually been there,
| having interviewed great number of
the miners who came down on the Port
land last month, and other people who
have travelled in the upper Yukon coun-
try and prospected along the main river
and its branches, said to press repre-
sentative:
"There is no doubt that the Yukon
will yield more gold than has been
taken from any river on this coast, or
probably in any other part of the world.
The Yukon runs through a country not
yet explored by white men, and its bars
are universally reported to be rich.
Miners who have worked along the river
since 1882 agree that ground SIS to 500
per day is easily found.
1.-THE existence of gold in such guam
titles along the main river is abundant
proof of rich diggings in other branches
than the Klondike. It is certain there
was two months ago somewhere between
Sc, 900, 900 and S., 900, 600 already taken
out and sent to Dawson City. Fully
one-half of this, it is believed, will
come down on the next two steamers.
''The gold thus far taken out has
come from two or three small creeks
emptying into the Klondike. Reports
of other rich strikes have been obtained.
Returning miners unite in declaring
that prospecting has scarcely begun.
Men engaged in profitable enterprises
on Puget sound are leaving them for the
Klondike. I am informed that profit
able diggings and prosperous towns in
Alaska are being almost deserted in
the rush for the new colorado.
There will be mighty and contin-
uous stream of people from Puget sound
for the next six weeks, and / believe it
is no exaggeration to say that there
will be 100, 900 men go in next Febru-
airy, March, April and May. To my
knowledge, letters are being received
daily from every section of this coun-
try, and from European cities as we'll,
making inquiry as to means of reaching
Alaska in the spring.
''Old Yukoners say the trip can be
made any month in the year. The
perilous and difficult part of the trip has
consisted heretofore of climb over
the mountain passes requiring portage
of % miles from salt water to the first
of series of lakes, forming the Yukon
headwaters. This difficulty is now over,
for since the using of Whites pass be-
gan, three weeks ago, horses can be
used for packing outfits the entire dis
lance over the mountains, and miners
themselves can ride if they choose. It
is three days from Puget sound to this
pass.
''The effect of these discoveries on
business on Puget sound has been cleo
trio, and the effect Of the immense in
crease in the production of gold will
stimulate every artery Of trade"
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-08-19
From Now York to Alaska.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE first ship
sailing from New York direct to the
Klondike gold fields is advertised to
leave about August 81. It is to be
sent by the New York & Alaska Gold
Exploring and Trading Company. The
company has not yet selected its vessel,
but it promises to dispatch a steamship
capable of Carrying 200 passengers and
l, 800 tons of freight. 1t says the ship
will make the voyage around Cape
Horn to Juneau in 80 or so days.
More than SO names have been listed
for the voyage. Not more than 200
messengers will be allowed to embark.
The cost per passenger, including berth,
meals and transportation OF 500 pounds
of baggage direct to juneau is TO De
t175.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-08-19
APPEALING FOR FOOD.
Their Families Are Starving While the
Strikers Refuse to Work.

OGTlACID IN0AuSO W vVOAAs
Pittsburg, Aug. 11.-Appeals for
food and provisions were numerous at
the headquarters of the miners officials
in this city today. It appeared as if
there was wall from every section of
the district, and miners in person were
present to ask that the suffering ones
be looked after. Secretary Warner was
kept busy answering the appeals. He
said tonight that he had sent more than
$1,000 worth Of provisions into various
parts of the district. The appeals are
now coming in from the families, the
heads of which are at the various min
ing camps using their influence to keep
other men from working.
A series of meetings are to be held
all over the district. 1t is expected to
keep up the interest in every section
and strengthen every point where there
is the least indication OF weakness.
The vigils on the mines of the New
York & Cleveland Gas Coal Company
are to be kept up, and the vigor in
creased from day to day.
Early this morning the miners OF
West Elizabeth made a march on the
mines of the Elizabeth Mining Com
pany, formerly operated by Horner &
Roberts. About so men were going to
work. After consultation the men
asked that they be allowed to finish
loading a fiat. They agreed to 60 out
as soon as it was loaded, which will
take several days. Officials of the
company made an effort to get permits
sion from the miners officials to con-
tinue work on a 69-cent basis. This
was not given, and it is expected that
the mine will be idle as soon as the fiat
ia loaded
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-08-19
nvn.m,te Explosion in . Mine.

st. Louis, Aug. l3.-W. Fl. Mad
dern and Taylor Dodson were killed to-
day by an explosion OF dynamite n
lead mine near Bonnie Terre. Mo. Two
others were seriously injured.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-08-19

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Evening journal., 1897-03-11
WILMINGTON IS COMPLETED.

THE SPEEDY NEW GUNBOAT WILL
SAIL FOR NEW LONDON NEXT
WEEK
NEWPORT NEWS, Va, March IL
The recently completed gunboat Will
mington will leave for New London,
Conn, about the middle Of next week.
She is due at that port on March p,
and will, weather permitting, take her
official trial trip Immediately there
after.
On her builders trial trip the Will
mington made practically fifteen knots
an hour, and she will do as well on her
official run, which will be made over
the Long Island sound course. Her con-
tract speed is thirteen knots an hour
and her builders will receive a premium
of $1,000 for each quarter knot faster
she makes on her official trial.
The gunboat Nashville will be ready
in a few days for her builders trial
trip. The Nashville is a somewhat
larger craft than the Wilmington and
Helena. and her appointments are spa
cious and comfortable.
Evening journal., 1897-03-11
POSTPONED FOR A WEEK.

INVESTIGATION RESOLUTIONS DE
FERRED-MR. RODNEY EX-
PLAINS SOME AMENDMENTS.
STREET AND SEWER LEGIsLA-
TION.
Stan Correspondence Evening Journal.
DOVER, March IL.
The committee having In hand the
bill appropriating s191 900 TO the Della
ware State Hospital at Farnhurst for
It's maintenance during the ensuing two
years gave the trustees hearing in the
state House parlors yesterday after
noon. President John J. Black. DR..
Paris T. Carlisle, Jr., secretary; DR.. w.
p. Orr. John b. Cooper. Thomas b.
Smith. Cf the board. and Superintend-
ent w. II. Hancker we're among those
present in behalf of the appropriation
Speaking Of the inmates Of the hes
pital Dr. Black said so far as the medi-
cal commission to examine them was
concerned the trustees would extend a
hearty welcome 10 anyone who might
be sent by the Legislature to investi-
gate the affairs Of the institution, bun
he did not think that anything would
be accomplished. because some OF the
lNllAAto AAANnt aRIN-A ~ " sur -
three months at a time and then kill
their best friend. In his opinion the
hospital was being run just as chcaply
as possible There are. in the hospital
some feeble-minded persons, but hs
would be averse to placing them back
IN the almshouses. as they aren not equip
ped to give them the needed treatment
and attention which they deserve.
In answer 10 an Inquiry Mr.. Smitf
said that he favored the enactment Of
law giving a trustee power to name on'
Of the examining physicians hefor
signing a certificate Of admission to th'
/ hospital
Mr.. Cooper expressed The opinion tha
/ the hospital patients could be KEEP
more cheaply II they were not fed anS
clothed so well. There is a desire OF
| the part of the trustees. however, Z
.......s.u.d M, a~~o,d r.sa
Evening journal., 1897-03-11
LATE NEWS FROM DOVER.
HOUSE ACCEPTS AN INVITATION
TO HEAR TILLMAN SPEAK IN
WILMINGTON.

" AAA4hA-N1 AOANs
Special Despatch Evening Journal
DOVER, March 1.-THE Senate to-
day passed the Senate bill amending
the charter of the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Company. of Wilmington.
Senator Pyle gave notice this morn
ing Of the bill Of the West Chester
Railway Company, allowing the COM
pany to lay its tracks to Fourth and
French streets, Wilmington.
The House to-day accepted the invi-
tation to go to Wilmington to hear
Benjamin Tillman. senator from South
Carolina, speak on the financial Ques-
tion.
The House bill abollshing the Consti-
tutional Convention was reported with
out recommendation in the House this
morning
Representative Dempsey to-day in
troduced the New Castle Levy Court
bill, which has already been printed in
the Evening Journal.
The House passed the House bill pro-
viding a penalty for insurance rebat-
ing. The House also passed the Five
Commissioners bill for Kent county
Messrs. Ellason and l.. s. Hopkins
voted against it.
Evening journal., 1897-03-11
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

-Workmen are making repairs to the
first iloor OF the Equitable building.
A battalion drill, TO be participated
in by Companies A. c, F and X, will be
held at the Armory on Monday night.
The jackson and Sharp Company
Is erecting the stocks for the four
barges to be built for Hughes Brothers
g. Bangs.
A number Of Chester Knights Tenn
plar will come to Wilmington tonight
as the guests Of st. Johns Command
cry Of that order, of this city.
Samuel H. Compton. an engineer
in the Wilmington and Northern rail-
road shops, had his hand cut by a fall
ing ladder there yesterday afternoon.
-Brandywine Commandery, No. 81.
Knights Of Malta, will throw open its
new hall for inspection tonight.
John Culvert. Of Philadelphia, a
member of the Wilmington Brother
hood. was the fireman OF Robert Treat
Paines special train, instead OF James
Dunlap.
James Gallagher had his back bad
ly strained while at work at the Lob
dell Car Wheel Works yesterday. He
was taken TO the Delaware Hospital for
treatment.
The special car Of Richards &
Pringle's Georgia Minstrels arrived in
Wilmington over the Wilmington and
Northern railroad this morning.
William Michael Byrne will lecture
at Friends School tomorrow afternoon
on the subject "Tennyson's Sir Gala
had"
Wilmington Y. NJ c. A. has re-
ceived its certificate of membership in
the Y. NJ. c. A. Athletic League for the
year 1886.
Robert Reed. elevator operator at
the Equitable building. is III with grip.
and the big vehicle is now being run
by his brother, Elmer Reed.
Evening journal., 1897-03-11
VISITaRS TO DOVER.

POLITICIANS. LAWYERS AND EDU-
GATORS OFF TO THE STATE
CAPITAL.
There was a large pilgrimage OF VIII
mington people TO the state capital this
morning. Prominent among those who
went were Charles Baird president Of
the Board OF Education, and Samuel II.
Baynard and DR.. =. G.. ShOrtlidge, Of
that body, went down down to look ar
ter the compulsory education bill which
Is before the General Assembly.
John T. Dickey. Francis l.. McClos-
key and Martin Ferry went down to
look after Mr.. Dickey's bill in reference
to Wilmington elections
other prominent visitors to the capi-
tai were United States Marshal Lam
nan, Willard Salisbury, William Hllles
and Josiah Marvel.
Evening journal., 1897-03-11
nuII.nING CoNnEMNED.

The property at No. S37 King street
has been condemned by Building In
spector Grubb as being unit for occu-
pancy. The excavations which are be-
ing made for two new houses adjoin-
ing the condemned building weakened
the foundation. and the walls are
cracked for a considerable distance.
The place was originally built on a
foot stone foundation. and the joists
were never capped In place.
Evening journal., 1897-03-11
WOMAN FINED FOR ASSAULT.
PAID DEARLY FOR PUNlSHlNG HER
UERULY NEPHEW.

JOHN STANNARD HELD UNTIL To
MORROW FOR STRIKING A Ne
GRO, WHO URGED BOYS TO
FIGHT OTHER MUNICIPAL
COURT CASES.
Clerk Adams was kept busy announc-
ing the numerous cases that came be-
fore Judge Ball in Municipal Court
this morning Michael Page was first
arraigned for being drunk. 1t was the
first time for Michael in several years,
and he was dismissed.
Harry c. Morgan was arrested last
night on the city boulevard by City
Detective Shields He was peddling
books without a license. In court this
morning he was fined SO and costs.
John Mccall and J. T. Donovan, two
drunks, each signed for 81 and costs
Dennis Daley arraigned on the same
charge, was dismissed, as 1t was his
first offense in four years. James
Thomas, cclored, for disorderly con-
duct. was fined s. and costs.
Joseph Kinsella was fined $40 and
costs for on assault and battery on
Charles Pike. Kinsella entered Pixies
I mouse anu NdIltW MllN ONINNAA0nHhlt
names and then struck him.
Joseph Mcconnell has deep-rOoteC
antipathy to "Sheeneys." Last nigh
he struck Philip Linger on the hea'
with a pool cue. He was held II
$500 bail until tomorrow
Susie Mcconnell OF No. 623 Frencl
street, was fined $50 and costs for al
assault on her nephew. Horace w
] q hn TrFfF
! produced that young Taylor was lef
in -harge Of his aunt while his mother
went to market During her absenc'
| the lad became unruly and was chas
tised. The boy ran screaming to thu
street covered with blood, and JOIN
/ Cannon, who happened TO be passing
took the boy to Beetems drug store
where his injuries were dressed. Can
non informed Agent Stout. of the S. p
c. c., OF the assault, and the latter ha'
the woman arrested Mrs. Taylor
mother OF the boy tainted when Judg
! Ball announced the fine MatrOn Wo
gan was called and attended to her.
Yesterday afternoon two boys becam
| involved in a quarrel at Third ant
Shipley streets over a game of marbles
While the fight was in progress, Johi
Saddler, colored, came along and urge
the boys on, telling one Of them 4
draw a knife John Stannard appeare'
on the scene and separated the boys
This enraged Saddler. who began 4
II abuse Stannard. The latter strucI
Saddler terrific blow on the jaw, fell
ing him TO the pavement and render
ing him unconscious. He was carrie
to a house on Orange street, where h
soon recovered. Saddler swore out
warrant fer Stannard's arrest. In Mu
nicipal Court this morning the hearin
was postponed until tomorrow
Evening journal., 1897-03-11
WANT PUBLIC FIoGGING STOPPED

DOVER, March 1.-THE Constitu-
tional Convention yesterday, on motion
of DR.. Pratt, added two members to the
Committee on Corporations-Messrs.
Bradford and Cooper. In the afternoon
the Wilmington Preachers memorial
was presented by Mr. Moore. It prayed
the convention to abolish the whipping
post except in cases Of assaults on
women by men. The petition was re-
ferrsd to the Committee on Crimes
Punishment and Impeachments.
Evening journal., 1897-03-11
PRO OsALs.

PROPOSALS FOR THE ERECTION OF
A PLANT FOR THE DISPOSAL OF
THE GARBAGE OF THE CITY OF
WILMINGTON. DELAWARE
Sealed proposals will be received at the
City Council chamber City Hall. not later
than a.30 o'clock p. m, March 20, 1897, fol-
the erection and completion of "a plant FOR
disposing Of the citys garbage In "a sani-
tary manner; said plant TO have "A capac-
ity Of not less than eighty tons per day
Each bidder TO furnish his own plans and
specifications. and name the time required
TO complete the wrk. The committee re-
serves the right to reject any or all bids
Address all bids TO Crematory Commit
tee, City Council.
JAMES b. OBERLY, Chairman.
Evening journal., 1897-03-11
ONLY ONE VOTE AGAINST IT.
HOUSE FAVORs A BOARD OF EDU-
CATION IN FREDERICA-RUSH-
ING THE KENT BILL


Staff Correspondence Evening Journal.
DOVER. March IL.
In the House yesterday afternoon the
House bill to incorporate a Board of
Education in Frederica. Kent county,
was reported favorably and put on its
passage. Representative L. S. Hopkins
said that he had received both petitions
for and remonstrances against the bill,
but as it gave the people Of Frederica
an opportunity to vote on the question
he thought 1t was good bill, and
should pass.
Mr.. Donaldson asked for an explana-
ticn regarding the provision Of the bill
giving the beard the use Of the Freder-
lea railway fund. He thought the lot
terry money in the hands of the Freder-
lea man should go to the state and not
to the town.
Mr.. Hopkins, Mr.. HAZEL and Mr.. Nc.
Evening journal., 1897-03-11
THREE DELEGATIONS HEARD.

A delegation from the Phoenix Fire
Company, appeared before the Fire
Committee of City Council last night in
relation to a chemical engine. The Re
lance Fire Company also asked for an
increased appropriation. The Law
Committee granted a hearing to a depu-
tatlon of bakers and grocers in regard
to an ordinance requiring bread Of uni
form weight
Evening journal., 1897-03-11
oFFIcEs SOLD AT AUCTION:

CHESTER, Pa, March 11.-At the
meeting of Marcus Hook Council last
night the various borough OFFICES were
put up at action, the candidates nam
ing the salary at which they would per-
form the duties. Joshua r. Green was
elected treasurer for the sum OF go
with interest on bank deposits; George
Tompkins got building inspector; John
Barlow. street commissioner; waiter
Wood. borough surveyor; John Lewis,
janitor OF the Town Hall and police
man.
Evening journal., 1897-03-11
HEBREW READING ROOM.

A reading room in connection with
the Jewish Mission, at No. 112 West
Front street, is to be opened under the
auspices of the Wilmington Hebrew
Mission. These are the officers of the
mission: President, Rev. w. +. Lewis;
presidents, Rev. J. ID. c. Hanna,
Rev. J. r. Milligan, Rev. c. +. Hen
bricks, Rev. +. +. Briggs, Rev. w. l..
S. Murray; secretary and treasurer,
Miss Alice McLear; superintendent,
Philip Sidersky. The advisory board is
composed Of Thomas McCorkle. Charles
Baird, w. X. Crosby, Medford II. Ca
hoon, Frank w. Lang, l. l. Broman,
Mrs. S. II. Shearman Mrs. w. X.
Crosby, Mrs. Thomas McCorkle, Miss
Josie b. FOgg.
Evening journal., 1897-03-11
HELP wAsrFD

SIX million people voted for Hon. w. ].
Bryan. His only book, THE First Battle %
week; greatest seller OF the age: send for
outfit quick. Beware OF fraudulent books.
w. r. Conkey Co. Sole Pub. Chicago.
WANTED.-Ladies or gentlemen In
every town to correspond with us and In
TO their daily income without interfering
with their other business until such time
as they see fit TO obtain exclusive terri
tory Tor our business on salary and COM
mission. Address SO Atlantic Building.
Washington. ID. c.
Evening journal., 1897-03-11
GETTING ME ROAD READY.

All Of the sleepers for the tracks Of
the Wilmington connection Of the lines
OF this city with the Wilmington and
New Castle electric railway, have been
distributed from Third street bridge to
Fourth and Pine streets, where the
junction will be effected. The rails are
also being distributed and the work Of
laying them will begin in a few days.
Evening journal., 1897-03-11
DEATH CAME SUDDENLY
Unknown Man Struck BY an
Express and Instantly Killed.
GEORGE CRosSAE FOUND DEAD

CANT LOT AT CONRAD AND LIN
COLIN STREETS BY A MILK MAN
THIS MORNING.
An unknown white man, presumably
a tramp. was struck and killed by the
engine OF train No as Of the p, w. &
b. railroad at Holly Oak at 1858 O'Clock
this morning The man was walking
along the north-bound track and step
ped to the south-bound track to get out
of the way Of the 1O.43 o'clock north
bound express. He did not notice the
south-bound train, the engine of which
struck him with great force. breaking
nearly all the bones in his body.
He was hurled about twenty feet
from the track. When picked up he
was still alive. and lived for some min
utes after being placed in the baggage
car Of the train. He died without re-
covering consciousness. The body was
brought to this city, and Deputy Coro-
ner Chandler was notified.
The dead man Is apparently about 20
years old. is tall and slenderly built.
smooth face, with reddish brown hair
He wore a snuff-colored coat and vest
and dark trousers.
Evening journal., 1897-03-11
ME cALcIuM To CLEAN.

The bark Calcium, which is employed
in the business Of carrying kryolite
from Greenland to Philadelphia. and
which was recently repaired by the
jackson and Sharp Company and has
since been lying at the company's
wharf hoisted her flags this morning
preparatory to clearing for the icy
north.
Evening journal., 1897-03-11
rHE P1AN on EcoNoMY

THE PLAN OF ECONOMY
should be studied well by every wife. II
are you not adding another dollar to your
husbands wages? And wouldn't he appre-
ciate raise just now? You can do It by
buying OF us.
Fine Salt Fitch. &c. ID.
Large California Prunes. &c. 10.
Sweet Sugar Corn, sc. can.
Pure Lard &C. 10.
Finest Ginger Snaps, sc. To.
Eagle Condensed MIX, 15c. can.
Leader Condensed Milk, &c. can.
HuTCHINSONS,
Sixth and King streets, Wilmington, and
bl1 Delaware street. New Castle.
Watch this space tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1897-03-11
Will ENTER FOR THE PRIZE.

At the meeting of the Delaware Saen-
gerbund last night it was decided 10
enter the contest for prizes offered by
the National Saengerfest, at its meet
ing, TO be held in Philadelphia next
July. Rohearsals are being held every
Wednesday night.