The herald., 1898-02-11
MINERS BY HUNDREDS
TURN THEIR FACES TOWARD
THE NORTH
Disorder Rampant at skaguay and
Dyea--Reports Of Strikes on
United States Territory
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
VICTORIA, B. c., Feb. 1o.-The City
Of Topeka arrived from the north this
afternoon with about thirty passengers,
some of whom are just out from the
gold fields.
One of the small steamers plying be-
tween Juneau and Skaguay brought
word just as the Topeka sailed that five
men had been frozen to death on the
Chilcoot pass and three others brought
to Dyea. although names or particulars
were not yet obtainable.
1t was also reported that e. v. sylves-
ter. one of skaguay's merchants. had
been shot through the leg by man who
said the merchant was trying to jump
his lot.
STEAMERS LOADED
SEATTLE, Feb 10.-The steamers City
of Seattle ana Noyo sailed for Alaska to-
day. The City Of Seattle carried 900
passengers and the Noyo 200.
AFFAIRS IN ALASKA
SEATTLE. Feb. 1O-w. Kenney. who
left Dawson City Jan. 18th, arrived here
tonight on the City Of Topeka. He re-
ports everything quiet at Dawson. All
of the miners are busy at work.
DR.. Rufus Smith Of Dyea. who was
also a passenger on the City Of Topeka,
brings with him two petitions. which
are signed by, the leading citizens of
Skaguay and Dyea. asking the war de-
partment to declare martial law In
those places.
DR.. Smith states that robberies and
hold-ups are Of daily occurrence. In his
opinion the lawless element outnumbers
the law-abiding two to one.
The officers Of the City Of Topeka re-
port that a body can be seen floating
around in the wreck Of the steamer
Corona. 1t could not be identified.
TOO RICH TO BE TRUE
VANCOUVER, b. c., Feb :, 10.-It Is
reported that q great discovery has been
made on the American side In the Yu-
kon country. Fitx Behzn Of Victoria,
B. c., writes to his brother Carl Behzn
as follows: I'VE have struck 1t rich on
an unknown creek across the border.
never before seen by man. In the crew.
ices Of the rocks in one day we picked
up $50, 900 In coarse gold. Sell your busi-
| ness or give away and come quick with
| ten men,"
| The Behnzns have large business in
terests in Vancouver. B. c., and are said
| to be reliable.
Several Klondikers were interviewed
| as to the probability of this report being
true. The richness Of the reputed dis
covery seems so fabulous as to create
in their minds a doubtful impression as
to its truthfulness.
! MINERS AND BACON
| VANCOUVER, B. c., Feb. 10.-The
steamer Tees left for Alaska tonight.
She carries ST. sacks of bacon. part
of the provisions being sent in the United
States relief expedition, which will be
allowed to go through Canadian terri
tory duty free. Nearly 100 passengers
were aboard the Tees.
| AUSTRALIAN COMING
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 10.-Among
the passengers on the steamship Mari
posa. which arrived from Australian
! ports, were fifty stalwart miners, who
are on their way to the Alaskan gold
fields. Some of them stated that. at
least 5000 people would leave Australia
for the gold fields during the next few
months.
| MORE SHIPLOADS
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 10.-The City
Of Puebla left here this morning with
about 200 gold hunters, destined for
Dawson by way Of Dyea and Skaguay.
In the afternoon the steamer Alliance
left with another crowd Of fortune seek
ers. whose destination is Copper river.
From here she took eighty passengers
and at Seattle 140 more will embark. On
Saturday the National City will leave
with about ITO passengers and the
wrecking scow Whitelaw will also sail
with a number Of passengers.