The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-24
THE PASSING IHRONG.

James Scheuysauiie, who Is well known
throughout Okanogan county as a per-
sistent and daring explorer and prospec-
tor has determined TO make journey
through the wilds of Alaska. from tide
water at Cook inlet TO the newly found
gold feds Of the kotzsbue sound country.
Mr. Schesyeauise's plan IS distinctly novel
in this, that he proposes 70 penetrate an
entirely new country and TO follow
route from the Cook inlet gold fields to
those OF the kowak river entirely new IN
the history OF Alaska travel.
A party OF four or five men viii be
formed and equipped n Seattle by Mr.
Scheuyeaulie, and will start for COOK inies
early next month. The adventures viii
reach the mouth OF the Sushitna river at
the beginning OF river navigation. Here
they VIII build their boats and VIII push
up the Sushitna 10 the divide near john
son creek. 4 tributary OF the Tanana
After thoroughly prospecting Johnson
creek they will fioa; down the Tansna 10
Weare, on the River Yukon From this
point after taking rest, the party viii
strike overland across the Yukon hills 10
the headwaiers Of the Kcyukuk river.
Thence by easy journeys they Will make
the headwatsrs of che kowak river. on
whose tributaries. 1t - reported, placer
gold beds have been found rivaling in
their richness the mines Of Eldorado and
Bonanza creeks.
Mr. Scheuyeaulle Is known throughout
the Northwest as a hardy and industrious
prospecfor. He has explored the wilds or
Okanogan county and British Columbia
Shyali basin, IN Okanogan county. Is
named after Mr.. Scheuyeauile. 1t IS his
purpose to find new route il possible. 10
the Tanana country. and TO learn as much
as possible In a trip Of this kind OF the
mineral characteristics of the country. He
expects to reach the Kowak gold fields in
August
George A. Rrackett, one OF the owners
OF the Bracket wagon road. which tx
tends from Skagway to the White pass.
was one of the passengers on the steamer
City OF Seattle. which recently arrived
from Alaska. Mr. Bracket says that the
wagon road Ia now complete in every par
ticular. and that the bridge located on the
route Ave miles north OF Skagway was
completed las. Sunday. To reporter Mr..
Bracket said:
1.-TWO hundred and fifty wagons are on
the wagon road every day, and no trouble
Is had In getting outfits over Many four
horse teams are working, and the amount
of freight carried over is wo1defful.
Business in Skagway has slackened some
what lately, and there Is not the rush that
was seen short time ago and trade In
all branches Is healthy. and the business
Is On foot In Skagway to establish water
works and several joint meetings OF the
Board OF Trade and town council were
held before left. 1t Is proposed 20 Sc
cure the water supply from lake stu
ated on the summit Of one Of the noun
tains. and build a reservoir. which would
be supplied from the lake. If the citizens
find that the proposition can be carried
through the town VIII be piped at once
and the people will be given the advan-
ta.se OF pure water supply. If the water
works Is established, a sewerage system
viii also be put IL. and every other pre-
caution taken TO give the town good sani-
tary advantages and keep the health OF
the people up to the present high standard.
Talk abou: Skagway being unhealthy q
all bosh.''
Mr. Brackets wife and children live in
Skagway and he win return there on the
next trip OF the City OF Seattle
Miss G. p Mitchell. of Olympia is a guest
of the Dller.
j. s. jameson, a lumbermar Of Edison.
Is registered at the Dilier.
Mr. and Mrs Thomas Ross. OF Sidney,
are guests of the Hotel Diller.
C. II. Rutherford and family of Leaven-
worth, Kan, are guests of the Hotel Dill.
Ter.
Mrs. VIII Fl. Parry and two Sons return
ed Yesterday from a five weeks visit in
Illinois.
NJ. John r. Agen returned last Thursday
from California He was accompanied: on
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