The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-31

II was red letter day. All was excite
ment and hurry yesterday with everyone
cxecp, the gold seekers. who were as cool
~ n they were only going for days
fishing Il was a gala day for the mer-
chants. however. who were all busy pack
Ing goods for Alaska. Al Fisher Broth
err everybody Was on ihe jump even the
bookkecper rcslgning his position 10 help
the boys pack goods for klondykc.
roard 4 Stokes. and Ross Higgins &
brsy as bees all day long Never have
men lrft town on any expedition better
supplied than the Astoria gold seekers.
They have provisions for eighteen months
ana their outfits were packed in splendid
shape for transportation. twenty-five
are booked Tor the Elder which will ar
rive down from Portland about o'clock
this morning. Among these fortune
seekers are the following.
Joseph superenant
Duncan McTaylsh.
Andrew Bringdaie.
~ s Bounds.
John Mcclure
George McNully.
william Frederlcksen
Thomas Llny!lle.
Charles Wise
Rudolph Barth.
Al Hyde.
Harry Crbh.
Cecil soyey.
Richard Humphrey
l. l.. ossood.
F.M Green.
W. Thompson.
Edw sandcbsrg
J. Wamp.
Two names could not be learned, and
the first eight gentlemen compose the
cooperative company which viii work on
a large scale IN the land OF gold. Tho
Astoria men are business men Of rcpute
and experience and are probably the I'm
est lot Of pioneers 20 leave any commun-
lty. They have brains and ability and
will not need help IN their venture from
any source,
During the afternoon every truck and
river boat was engaged In hauling sup
niles to the steamer dock for the Hlon-
dykcrs. Crowds stood about and watch
ed tho proceedings with cnyious eyes,
each one wishing that his supplies we're
going down TO be shipped TO the far
north where the goddess OF fortune Is
bcckoning the daring ones 10 try their
fate Congratulations, handshaking9 and
GOD bless you's" were In evidence on
every corner and II the Adventurers do
not meet with success It will not be be-
cause their friends did not give them
their best wishes.
Thos Linville, who goes with the sup
renant party. Is only going as far as
Lake I.nderman. IN order to help them
over the Chilcoot pass, and give them an
opD6rtuniiy to huIld boat or boats
while ne looks after the transportation OF
the goods from Dyea across the noun
taips. When all is ready for the start
nm the lakes and river 20 Dawson CITY,
Mr.. I.inville will return TO Juneau, ana
sail for home,
Last night gaitey, mirth and good fell
lowshlp held the boards at the Elks hall
The occasion was social given as Il
farewell to tho three members OF the or
der who are going away 10 the new FL
dorado. Duncan McTavish was the Hon
OF the evening. His kindly nature and
strnightforwad business career have
endeared him to all, and each and every
one OF the large crowd present vied with
each other In the expression OF good
wishes. Grihhler's orchestra furnished
delightful music during the evening;
Messrs. C. w. Fulton and c. ], Curtis
made appropriate addresses which were
heartily applauded; Captain Gregory sang
the "Fine Old Irish Gentleman" and re-
cited the Wreck OF the Julie Plante'
to the great enjoyment Of every one IN
the hail; Mr. John Fox sang dialect
song that brought rounds Of applause
and the dancing Of the Virginia reel In
ltiated many greenhorns, and gave all AT
opportunity to laugh out loud The din
ing room was a scene OF beauty. Fruits
flowers, salads, and all things good t'
eat and drink were in abundance, whh'
on the walls were pictures. painted spec
tally for the occasion by Artist Swope
One, representing the land Of the mid
night SUM-" is worthy Of special mention
when the Elks do anything 1t Is dom
rlght-done brown and to the queen
taste. Last nights entertainment was NJ
exception to the rule.
Success and prosperity to Astoria's rep