Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-11


Dyea is 900 miles from Seattle, and
Mr.. Howard writes that he expects to
reach there by the first of March, where
he will then take up the trail for the
gold fields. At this city the post office
department closes, and there is no fur
ther transportation by Uncle Sam. If
one wishes to get a letter from that city
to the mines it costs 81.
Mrs Howard received a letter from
her husband a few days ago, and he
speaks encoura gingly of his prospects
He pens a long letter, and cites many
matters which will no doubt prove very
interesting to people in Webster and
vicinity, who also have the gold fever.
Mr.. Howard writes: "All intending
Yukoners landing at Dyea and SlIaguay
have been warned by the mounted po-
lice that they will not be allowed to pass
the Tagish house with less than 900
pounds of provisions. This is wise
precaution, as it will keep out many of
the element that intended to prey on
the hard working miners. All wearing
apparel, articles Of personal adornment,
toilet articles and similar personal eff
fects, OF persons arriving in Canada
may be passed without duty as travel
ers baggage, under the provisions Of
the customs tariff, but this provision in
cludeS only such articles as are actu-
ally accompanying the party, or are
necessary and appropriate for the wear
ing or use of such persons. This was
passed by the Canadian department of
customs about the first Of January. The
city / have just left, Dyea, has now a
board of trade and it has also adopted
rules and regulations for the govern
ment of the town. A well regulated
post Office has been established. Lum-
ber is now coming In freely, and wood
en- buildings are being rapidly con-
structed. This would be a chance for
some of Websters carpenters who are
out Of employment.
THE clothing and wooden goods are
comparatively cheap here, also, con-
sidering the cost Of transportation in
getting them here. Flannel .undersuits
cost 81 a suit; mackinaw suits range
from SIS to $40, and moccasins retail at
SO per pair
Mr.. Howard has sent the price list Of
several articles which are intensely
important in the trip, with the remark
to note the difference in prices which
are paid for them in our warmer
climate: Water boots, SO to 81 a pair;
bacon, 80 cents a pound dried fruit, %
to 80 cents a pound; flour, Sc for so
pounds: sugar, 80 cents a pound; beans,
1917 cents a pound; canned vegetables,
fruits and meats sell for so cents a can;
coffee, so cents a pound; Royal baking
powder, 81 so a pound; tea, 81 to 81. .25 a
pound; butter, 81 20 g. roll; fresh beef, 85
cents pound, with mutton ranging
from SO cents to 81 25 a pound. Mr..
Howard states that although wages are
accordingly as high, still the price of
necessaries of il e is so exorbitantly
high that it is sometimes hard to make
both ends meet. He also states that the
post of Dyea is found to be of immense
convenience to those going in. The great
difficulty and worry have always been
in getting outfits over the passes, and
although many transportation projects
are now sin the air. and on the ground,
there will probably be difficulty and
worry this year But this can all be
avoided, states Mr.. Howard by purchas-
ing the outfits at that trading post on
Lake Bennett, and those who do so can
proceed on their journey the next day.
Mr. Howard wr ties that Juneau is
soon to start relief expedition to Daw-
son that is not dependent on public
subscription or congressional aid, or
anything else except business enterprise
of two Juneau men. The expedition will
n start as soon as the steamer Al-Ki
I reaches that port, with 100 tons Of sup
plies and general merchandise. He also
writes that there is a possibility that
congress will allow Alaska delegate
this season. He says that there is no
AQullILduCc# SlldlBSh W CA1lCl liiC tllSd-
tres, but once in you are expected to
patronize the bar.
Mrs Howard, who resides on Me-
chanic street, with her young son, has
received several letters from her hus-
band since he left town, three months
ago, and 1t is through her courtesy that
this picture and authentic report are
printed in the Spy
Previous to Mr. Howard'S departure
for the gold fields he was employed as q
travelling salesman. Some years ago he
served as boss carder in the Chase wool
en- mills in North Oxford. He served in
that capacity for three years, when he
bought out the company's store, which
he conducted for five years.
PUBLIC INSTALLATION.
Past President Edward Farrell, Jr.
publicly installed the recently elected
officers Of the st. Patrick's C. T. A. So.
ciety in the clubs headquarters, this
evening. There was large attendance
and everything went off in tip tor
style. The officers installed were: Spir'
itual director Rev. Fir. John I. Mad
dens president. Joseph A. Lovei vice