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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-12

For sale by z, c. NJ. l., Clark El.
diedge & Co., Western Hardware Co.,
Salt Lake Hardware Co., and Geo. A
Lowe, Salt Lake City, Utah.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30
FIRES IN THE KLONDIkE CAMP

San Francisco Dec. 2o.-According to
ceived hero from Dawson city. under date OF No
vember %. the Klondikc mining camp has twice
been In danger OF destruction by IRE on November
q two Front-st. log houses destroyed by FIRE
Ono OF them was used lodging house on one
floor and a church on the other. The lodgings con-
tanned food and outfits for ten men, and nothing
was saved. Steps have been taken TO relieve the
destitute. The fire was caused by the overturning
OF a lighted candle. nre from a similar cause
broke out on November %. and the opera house
and two saloons burned 10 the ground The
snow on tho roofs saved the rest Of Front-st from
destruction large quantity OF provisions and
liquors. valued at $1,000 destroyed. on No.
vsinner ~ the iuKon iroze over ana snce then
over the ice between Dawson and sekrk Many
Of them without dogs and poorly supplied with
provisions and clothing and 1t Is doubtful II they
will get through.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30
Nm&mM&1
Answered
Questions

KEEN expectation inspires
II many questions as to our
early future offerings OF mer-
chandise at special prices. In
general we can only state that
our plans are alive with many
elements that will develop IN,
tense interest for the retail
buyers of Greater New York.
But we are not at present pre-
pared to make many announce
mentS.
The most numerous queS-
tons concern the usual mid
winter sale of Muslin Un0er-
weax: In reply to all interested
we have to state that on Mon
day morning, January Sd, 1898,
the new goods will be ready,
and the newspapers of that
date will contain complete IN
formation upon the subject.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30
TROOPS MAY CROSS BRITISH SOIL.

MINISTER sirToN. HOWEVER. DisCovRAGES
KIONDIKE RELIEF EXPEDITIONS
Washington. Dec. 9-Slr Julian Pauncc'o,e. the
British Ambassador. sent an Official communication
to-day to the Secretary OF state. announcing that
the British Government Will permit tho dctach-
n,ent OF tho United States Army accompanying the
Klondike relief expedition TO cross British terri
tory In making tho trip The detachment will b"
accompanied by n representative OF tho Canadian
Government as an escort while passing over British
soil.
Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn to-day presented
Clifford Sfton tho Canadian Minister OF the In
terror. TO the President. Mr.. Mckinley greeted MI
s,non with cordially. but did not discuss WIN
him the objects OF his visit Later Mr. Sfion
called on Attorney -Genera! McKenna and Secretary
Gage. The visits were simply Of courtesy. bu; the
question OF getting supple. into the Klondke was
discussed
Mr.. S,f,on expressed the opinion that tho Cana
dian Government would be Glad TO render any ma
in It's power IN this Government bat SAID mat
there was not ukeA TO be great suffering among
the miners in tho Acniiy OF Dawson CITY FOR
lack Of food THIS opinion he based on the !nior-
nation in posscssic%~Aof the Canadian Government
He dli think. however that there might be severe
suffering on account ~ The excessive cold. as Il
largo proportion OF those who rushed into tho
mining region last summer were unacrNmai"d
Moreover Mr.. Stton is no, sangu!ne that relief
expedition such as this Government conicmpaies
would get through. The Canadian Government.
with all the facilities In It's possession. has not yet
been able to get in twenty 1--WE tons OF provisions
sent some time ago. lie pictured In n gloomy way
tho immense difficulties In driving reindeer through
the narrow denles and passes over the snow ana ice
Mr. Sfton in his talk with Secretary Gage. also
referred briefly 10 the question OF duties on miners
supplies but nothing significant was said on either
side so far as could be learned.
H. g Rosenfeld. general manager OF the company
controlling the newly devised snow and ice engines
to-day submitted proposition to the Secretary Of
War for the transportation Of one hundred and
nfty tons OF Government supplies from tho head
OF Lynn Canal Dawson city AT . cents per pound
OF weight AL arms accoutrcments and rations' O;
the Army detachment not exceeding nifty tons are
to be carried free both ways. The scheme cout"m-
plates sending the trains over either the Dalton
route from Haines Mission. the Chikoot route from
Dyea. the White Pass from Skaguay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30
DAWSON CITY WILL NOT STARVE.
REAssuRrNG NEWS FROM DEPUTATIoN OF
KLONDIKE MINERS.

REAssURrNc NEWS FROM A DEPUTATIoN OF
KLoNDIKE MINERS.
Ottawa. Dec GA deputation OF Klondike miners
will be received by the Minister Of Customs next
Wednesday. The delegation telegraph that thes
met Major Walsh and party encamped at salmon
River where they will have 10 remain until next
March There is said to be 10 possibility OF hi
advance before then. AT the time the thermometer
registered 70 degrees below zero.
The delegates also send reassuring news as 10
the situation at Dawson They say that all danger
OF famine is past for this winter. considerable
number OF the miners made their way down 'ne
Yukon 10 where food supplies were ohtalnable ron
the stranded steamers The mounted police tneh
made such disposition OF tho provisions remain
Ing at Dawson City as Will enable all hands 10 pun
through the winter.
Dawson City n W. T.. Nov. Is. Via Seattle
Wash Dec. 2e-The miners here have commits
stoned three men to go Immediately 10 ottawa ana
present petition to the Canadian authorities re-
citing the reasons why the new mining laws are
unjustly severe. The petition is the result OF seV-
crdl conferences OF committees composed oil the
most intelligent men in the Klondlke
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30
SHOT HIMSELF BEFORE POLICEMAN

As Policeman Fox was passing the house No. 633
Thirdave early yesterday morning he ten
ant named John Bergman on the steps fumbllng
for something In his pocket. Here's case for the
Morgue for YOU" exclaimed Bergman as he put
the barrel Of n pistol in his mouth and pulled the
trigger. The bullet made an ugly wound In the
back Of his head. causing instant death. The on
GER however. not sure that the man was dead
so he summoned an ambulance. On tho arrival OF
the ambulance the body was removed to a police
station. In the clothes Of the dead man was found
a note which said that he had had much trouble
and had suffered from govt. He willed his body
to a medical college hospital. His widow said
yesterday that she had married him two years ago
In Chicago. She gave him money open a saloon,
but he failed. owing TO his Incorporate habits. A
few months ago he came TO this city, hoping 10
secure work from brother. The brother would
have nothing to do with him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30
SE4NEN TO ORGANIZE.

j. IIavelock Wilson. NJ. p. president Of the Inter
national Seamen's and Firemen's Union. addressed
n meeting Of about, two hundred seafaring men at
No. 81 South-st. yesterday morning on the subject
o. uniting the American seamen into branch OF
the international union. Andrew Faruseth. Of San
Francisco general secretary OF the Pacific Coast
Seamens Union. also addressed the meeting. A.
Gdeme.stcr secretary Of the NewYork branch OF
the Union Of Salo-s Of the Atlantic Coast. was
sanguine about the success Of tho projected organ
ization. He said that there would be several ngi-
taton meetings hold soon. one tomorrow night
in Columbia Hall Brooklyn and another Mon
day evening in Greenwich Hall. and then an organ
ization would be perfected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30
THE RUSH FOR CLAIMS.
MINERS STAND IN LINE TO FILE PAPERS

MINERS STAND IN LINE TO FILE PAPERs WITH
THE THERMOMETER FORTY BELOW ZERO.
Seattle Wash Dec. Pc. Darlington. one OF
the passengers on the steamer AK. speaking OF
tho condition OF the miners In the klondiKe dis-
trict. said There is no need oil any one Worrying
over their friends starving. OF course provisions
are not plentiful and supplies should be taken IN
IN the spring. after which time all the provisions
In the country will be exhausted
Speaking of the rush TO file claims. Mr.. Barring
ton said: For some time before left, the Com
missioners Office was unable TO accommodate the
miners and the stood in line for days with
the mercury forty degrees below zero. in order 10
file claims. Tho biggest sensation In the way OF
a strike was No 70 on bunker. 1t paid SIS 20 the
pan II IL had not been for the exodus 10 Fort
Yukon one hundred claims would have been
worked on Bonanza. Eldorado and Hunter creeks
this winter" w Foote said that great many
people went past Dawson city in boats with me
floating ice. unable TO make a landing. Many
people wera living in tents at Dawson, with the
temperature away below zero. Good strikes nave
been made on Lucky Creek. n tributary OF All
Gold Sulphur Creek Is also yielding big returns
ION the way" said Mr.. Foote we encountered
good weather nearly ali the tim. We left Daw-
son November q. Part CT tie "ay We threw on
our coats and went In shirt sleeves and bare hands
1t was only fifteen below zero then. Al the Chil-
koot summit encountered fearful sro~storm
from the head OF Linderuan to the summit. ON"
man went ahead with stick. poking IT Into thT
snow 10 find a hard path walk on. Beef and
mutton at Dawson are being sold al 81 10 d - per
pound while bacon ard beans brought u 10 y %
cents per pound. The claims are all taken within
n radius Of foriy-hve 20 hiiy niles OF Dawson.
Company and the North American Transportation
and Trading Company have declined 10 receive , nny
y Majors eeie c nS o t6 S a uSN' While
y f.tgo lou at al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30
THE l.. A. w. BULLETIN.
RECORDS AcCEPTED-LIsT OF THE RIDERS AND
ASSOCIATIONS THAT HAVE DIsPLEAsED
THE RACING BOARD.


THE RACING BOARD.
Baltimore. Dec. 2s-Albert Mott. the chairman Of
the Racing Board OF the League OF American
WheeImen to-day Issued the appended bulletin.
which will interest those who follow racing mat
tiers:
The Cheraw Agricultural Fair Association. Che
raw g c. F. Il. Jones manager, and Frederick
q Kipper Hampton. Va will be refused further
sanctions for noncompliance with Rule E.
The Woonsocket Agricultural Society. Woon
.ocke. r. L. has been restored to the sanction
privilege Thomas A. Hackett still remains sus-
pended.
The Northampton Cycle Club and E. D. Richards
Northampton Mass. and the Woodsids Field Club.
stamford. Conn. will not be granted sanctions
until they make coed Tire value Of prizes.
The Quinnipiac Wheel Club. Charles W. Hagar
and v NJ. Laity. Southngton. Conn. will be re-
fused sanctions until they deliver certain prizes
according to the decision OF the referee.
Wilbur a. Rice. Scranton. Penn: Luzerne County
Fair Association. J. r. Ehret Ptts,on. Penn. and
Reading Trotting Association. W. A. Griesmer
tions pending payment OF handspring fees.
Amateur Records Accepted-One- quarter mile
AGAINST time. paced. made by z. A. Moross. at De-
trot Mich November s. time 0:2i; one-th!rd mile
OBI i-5 one half rI.ile $50 2-5.
Suspended Pending Investigation-Lyle Alender
Recommendations J. Dreher. Cleveland Ohio
Clause c; E NJ. Blake Keene, n. H.. own request
MASS. from road and track racing. and ruled off
duct on the track. TO December II. 1895; by the
EiSue veioclpedQus Beige. Lura. sISiov!ts. Niosz.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30
he NEW-YORK A. c. WINS AT HOChbf'
PLAYERS so MUCH EXCITED THAT THEY hpr
UP THE PLAY WHEN THE GAME

WAS ENDED.
The Hockey Club OF New-York and the New-YorK
Athletic Club hockey team met last evening Tor the
first time this season at the ST. Nicnoias ice
Palace The game was one OF the best this season.
Fenwick OF the New-York Athletic Ciup team
making the only goal. In tie hrst han feh"ich
passed and lifted the puck vanly again ana AGAIN
Walter ard Macrae Keeping it away from the New
York Athletic Clubs goal. While the Philips
brothers and De Casanova did some me hI.ns'
O'Donnen, at the goal drove the puck away wheh-
ever a point seemed sure for the athletic club
When the first half over neither side had
scored In the second half Fenwick passed the
puck to Belden, but ODonnen stopped II ana
drove It away. The puck seemed not to stay In
either teams territory long. but when !, vas abou,
the centre Of the floor Fenwick lifted IL VIII
will. and IT vent through the soaic pos, w rns
thrown to the lucky player This was twelve
minutes after play had been resumed ~ ne ero
none Of the players heard IT,. and they kept , On,
The Hockey Club Of New York scored after time
was called. and when the timer gave his decision
it was received with needless Kisses
he Inc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30
LAMBDA SIGMA CONTENTION

Detroit. Dec 29.-The annual convention of the
lambda Sigma high school fraternity. met at
tho Hotel Cadillac this afternoon. Nine chapters
the full number In the organization, are repre-
sented by delegates The Zeta Chapter OF New
York City. is represented by Ulysses S. Grant. son
OF Colonel Frederick d. Grant.
President Wallace f. Brown presided over this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30
A MISERY'S HONEY DISAPPEARS.

Niles. Mich. Dec. 29-Lawrence Walters an
aged farmer residing three miles north OF Way
land, Cass County. had no faith in banks. lie
placed his savings. consisting Of about $500 In
greenbacks, 1900 In Government bonds notes.
mortgages and other valuable papers in n tin pan.
This ne buried beneath the floor in his barn
months ago and he has been in the habit OF visit
Ing the hiding place every day TO II his fortune
was safe This morning when he made the custo-
mary visit. he discovered that robbers had been
there, for his fortune had disappeared. The old
man Is almost crazed over his loss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30
Women's Separate
Dress Skirts.

separate Dress Skirts is already here. hey
grow rapidly in favor and quite naturally.
The combination of rich skirt with several
waists makes as many distinct costumes as
there is variety Of waists
Paquin skirts. with single and double
nounce ruffles, Spanish ruiilcd or flounced
skirts, new circular skirts and pain skirts,
are all in the assortment.
The materials are plain oolored serges.
cheviotS and broadcloths. satins, silks. woods
with bayadere stripes. Staples and novel
ties. Tie price range is from 81 TO 500.
At Si-Of plain or oheviot serges black navy blue
AT s. 500 silk, blyadere stripes figured
AT 5000 chcviot serge. in navy blue or black.
corded all the way 10 top.
At Sl4-Bllck satin silk lined throughout.
At Sl5-Oi oheviot serge, blue or black, corded to
top, silk lined throughout
AZ Sl6-Of figured satin, all silk lined.
At $500 broadoloth. silk lined throughout, rows
OF oording dust rufle.
AT $20-Of broadcloth lined throughout with silk
finished with dust rufte, row, Of eordng running
engthwise.
At S2l-Oi black satin, lined throughout with rich
black talicta
At S2j-O peau de sole silk. lined with black silk.
At 500 talfeta silk with rows OF ruties IL
inches apart; new and stylish.
At s27-Of peau de sole silk, ohangeable lining dust
ruille.
Al s33-EA,remely stylish, with rows Of double
rufiles. II inches apart silk lined.
Second ncor.
;,ro~;o The news Of our fine French
A'SN~' Lingerie-always here's be-
coming more widely spread and the bust
ness grows apace
Cognatc goods suited to the present sea-
son have been going rapidly in response to
recent advertising.
EiderdoWn garments, sacques and robes;
knit skirts. cheap cottons and fine WOODS;
llannelette gowns and silk petticoats, are
all in large and steady movement.
wo~,, To-Day we add some news
n...:"n". Of sateen and mohair Petit
relllCOa!S. coats. They are suited to the
winter weather and. slushy streets--but
only old New Workers. before the days of
Colonel Waring. know the possibilities Of
snow and ice in slush making Still over
shoes and dark warm skirts are needed.
SArrsN PfrricoArs
Al $l25-Ot black satcen. umbrella rufle, lined
throughout with striped nannelette.
At S2-Of fin. French sateen, Spanish nounce with
eight rows OF heavy cording. lounee lined with
Ec'caline.
At Sc 500 extra quality French sixteen. corded
Spanish flounee; skirt lined with flannelette, ruf'le
lined with peroallne.
At $2.75-Ot French sa.een, corded umbrella rufAe;
excellent value.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30
He -tey Club Of ~. Y.
HOCKEY N brooklyn.

Tho third game In the series for the hockey cham
ponship. to be played In Brooklyn. VIII take place
at the Clermont Avenue Rink this evening be-
tween the Montclair Athletic Club and the St
Nicholas Skating Club. The game should prove In
tpregting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30
W.ANHMHKERS.

MoHAls PErrlcoATs.
AT So 25-Of black mohair. umbrella rune, lned
throughout with undressed cambria.
At So 25-Of superior quality black mohar. corded
Spanish flounce, lined throughout with undressed
cambria veveteen bound.
At S. 50-Of black mohair. Jfne msf,s umbrella and
corded silk ruffle; lined throughout.
AtS450-Oi extra quality mohair. corded umbrella
rulle; lined throughout with percaline; velveteen
bound
Second floor.
O.. RUN your eye down the list.
N'oS You have read it all before except
lNOteS. the last item.
Wanamaker improved Kee Cushion Shoes for
women, So 40
Women's fine Kiskin Shoes. $3.50
Women's stout Kdskin Shoes, 81
MeJs stout Shoes all styles oolors. feathers ~ 90.
Mems dress and stout Shoes. very high grade 3d.
Womens Shoes for house Wear-satin.
kidskin and patent leather slippers and half
shoes OF special interest, because OF un-
usual value, are these womens patent
leather one-strap sandal slippers, medium
narrow toe, at 81.
For men, women. and children.
''os'ery' Worthy. high grade goods at
prices you'd willingly pay for inferior sorts.
Here are few specimens. Quick selling
will rule on this offering.
Mass-Of cotton, black. tan or slate double soes.
hgh-spliced heels; value 3jc. but here at 25e
OF heavy mcno, natural color. seamless white heels
and toes l2Ilc. or PAIRS for 5Oc.
WoMsN's-Oi cotton winter weight. solid black or un-
bleacted feet; the 35c and $50. kind, here at Csc.
a pair
CHnpatS's-Of fine cotton, fast black, heavy double
knees spced heels and toes elastic and durable
sizes to :. zoe; ~ to 10, 25o.
Broadway.
Co- tho The seasons upon US. Are
c ,o' '"S you prepared We are-with
oKaters. everything pertaining to the
delightful and exharating sport
Mems Club Skates, As: to s.. 75
Ladies Club Skates S5c to $3.50.
Straps Sc and 10c Ankle Braces, 15c.
Skate Bags 25c to soc.
Twenty-Five Cent n in u, 'front.' ont ' Of the Ninth
wen oCariS. street elevators is hold
ing a high carnival Of selling. To-day
lot is added that should have been 80 cents
at Christmas. Came late, and half price
(25 cents is the penalty. Very rich in
plain color Ottomans and neat figures on
navy blue grounds.
Broadway and ninth
mo,,. OUR Clothing store wins repu-
-. hH. . tation upon many points Of
ClOtIllng. excellence 1t is eminent for
Prince Albert coats and vests. The point is
to make more men comprehend it. Mid
winter is the Prince Albert coat period.
hence the following is timely.
Prince ALBERT CoArs AND Vssrs
At Sl5-Of black al-woo diagonal; lined with lta-
ian cloth.
At S2O-Oi all wool black Thbet. lined with Italian
cloth, silk faced 10 buttonho!es; vests double
breasted
At $500 fine quality black Tibet ,ilk-lined
throughout; dou5e-bfeasted vests.
AT S., 81 and S'-Worsted trousers in
neat stripes and plalds.
Second floor Fourth
JOHN NANAMAKER,
tSIe Formerly A. 7. Stewart & Co.
Broadway, 4th ave. 9th and 10th SITS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30
DEATH OF A THOROUGHBRED.

ST. Louis Dec. 29.-Uncas. the last surviving son
OF Lexington the celebrated racehorse. died sud
denly near Crescent. No. His death was due 10 the
rupture Of a blood vessel. He was twenty-five
years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30
Seizures an6 Aleetinss.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY LECTURES
FOR JANUARY

AT COOPER UNION. Tuesday. p. M.--Dr. r. r.
L. GOULD Live Social Problems OF Cities" No
tickets required
AT METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART. Tuesdays
and Saturdays 4, s, H. H. IS %. %. 90 IL A. M
Mr.. LOUIS PAGAN. The British Museum and Euro
pean Picture GALLERIES" No tickets required
AT AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HIS
TORY SATURDAYS y. M-'Mning." Jan. 8. Mr..
JOHN A. CHURCH. Jan. Is Prof HENRY s. Nun
ROE. Jan. %. Mr.. J. PAEKE CLAIMING Jan. 81
Prof. GEORGD W. MAYNARD. Apply for tickets 10
the Secretary OF Columbia University.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30
SIX PER CENT. ON SMALL
OR LARGE SUMS.
FUTURE PROBABILITIES.
The proposition Of

HC piOPN''>'N'
THE JOHN PETIT REALTY CO.
is perfectly simple and plain. The Com
pany takes up business carried on sue
cesSfullv for twenty-five years by Mr.;
Petit. who retains the management ana
a controlling interest. The Bennett
Building and the Beekman Building,
valued at Sl,s56, 900, now yielding
net annual profit of ISL, $50, are tne
properties that secure $4,000 worth OF
Preferred Stock. carrying dividends Of 6
Der cent The steadily increasing rental
value of these properties, and the income
from othe, real estate to be acquired
improved and managed by the Company;
insure larger dividends in the future ana
increased value of the stock, which IS
now offered at par, 500 per share. :,
Searching investigation solicited. ruli
particulars furnished on request.
John PETIT REALTY COMPANY,
No. 80 East 25d Street.
NEAR MADISON SQUARE, NEW YORK.
KNICKERBOCKER TRUST co..
Repistrnr Of stock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30
THE FOWLER PLANT SOLD.

Chicago. Dec 2s-The plant or the insoiVen'
Fowler Cycle Manufacturing Company (which IN
vento1ied Mt $4,000 and the book accounts. amount
ing 70 900 were sold to-day to Frank T. fowier
once president Of the company. The price Paio
was $25 ,O0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30

swaI,ev Bludts. Depooter and Peters. e Marcn ].
ISIS for riding in prohibited races; LaSreks 10 Inc
same date or pending payment OF Nne '"'p 49,
upon him; c. A. Greagor. MANCHESTER ~ H. Pe"'
ing return OF prize and sixty days after
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-30

afternoons session which was very BRIEF. the APP
pointnent NJ committees being the only business
attempted. The delegates enjoyed a theatre parry
this evening and Will resume business ho'o"'