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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-23

Only % letters can be taken seriously;
the others are all in fun.-Golden Days.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-23

Winter set in with Rheumatism. Set out
with St. Jacobs Oil and cure.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-23

Deep down to the pain spot. st. Jacobs
Oil roots out Sciatica.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-23

Less than one-half the things one hears
are true.-Wa shington Qa.) Democrat.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-23

Hoods Pills cure all Liver Ills. 25 cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
rUyERAL OF MISS WILLARD.

The funeral OF the late Frances f. Willard will
take place at the Broadway Tabernacle. Broad
way and Thirty -fourth-6t AT o'clock this AFTER
noon There will he addresses delivered, and
the principal feature OF the service Will be the
singing Of Miss WIZARDS three favorite hymns
Gently. Lord o Gently Lead Me-" "A Charge
TO Keep Have" and Home. Sweet Home"
Delegations from the Western States from New
England and from Canada Will be present The
Western delegation. accompanied By many others.
will 20 with the dead leaders body 10 her home, at
Evanston. Ill 1t has not ye; been decided whether
the body Will be removed late tonight early to-
morrow morning
Many requests have been received begging that
II be allowed TO lie In state at Chicago.
Messages Of coincidence were received from Susan
g. Anthony. who Is at present In Washington,
D. c., attending n womnns suffrage convention
from the convention itself. and from Professor
James Of Harvard. Among those who arrived
yesterday 10 attend tho funeral were Mary X.
Barry, World" Superintendent OF Peace and Arbi-
tration, and Miss Henrietta Dow. daughter OF Neal
Dow.
The floral decorations have been intrusted to
George NJ Stump. florist. OF No. 7Gl Fifth-ave.
There will be a mass OF palms and ferns grouped I'm
the chancel and huge plants OF Dlossomng azalas
will All the church with color and fragrance. The
coffin will be covered with shower Of lilies OF tina
valley and surrounding the bier viii be four large
pedesials supporting beds Of lowering plants, one
each OF tulips. yiolets. hyocinths and lilies OF the
valley. The flowers are Intended fer transpantlng.
and may be taken 10 adorn that spot which Will be
Miss Wizards last resting place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
THE SCHOOLMA'AHS RAISE.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: ,nclose herewith the only valentine receives
hv me this year | DO not know who the author
but It seems to me clever. and may serve as com
panion contribution TO the verses OF the pefagos"'
tina, appeared in The Tribune a few days ago
yours. - o. -
Year by year. and day by day.
She lived In hope OF higher pay.
She saw the city prosp,rous grow,
She saw the schoohouse overflow -,
With hosts OF children large and small
And patiently she taught them all:
Ana rs the seasons swiftly flew.
She sometimes taught their children. too
Through weary months or pusy days
The schoolmaam hoped ,
She did all that woman could.
IIor arguments were sound and GOOD;
She drew petitions up so nne
That all me people ran TO sign;
The common Council all agreed
That she should have II. yes. Indeed
The BOARD OF Education made.
Viii e out OF all the tangled maze.
The schcomaam hoped ala.
A, las. Il seemed the way was cleared
AZ last The needed funds appeared;
PINT still the Board could not decree
Just how these funds should be appheo'
Raise By experience. or by grade;
So still they wavered and delayed,
They weeded out girl or TWO
Who didn't have enough 10 do.
These surely. were the halcyon days
The schoonla'm hoped ,.A
R,,t weary decades came and went.
I-n,N her faithful life was spent,
And now across her lonely grave
Tho long green grasses gently wa'e'
JIor tombstone In Its ancient pace
Stands M vet lies upon It's face. ,,N.,
For though Il says she has gore n'e"N'
know her soul must stu aspire,
Ard lingering long for Gaorleis u"'''
When every schoolma'am go. r,lsA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
FOR THE FRESH AIR FUND.

An entertainment has been arranged 10 taKe
Mace AT the Garden Theatre on Thursday after
noon March g. for the purpose OF raising money to
carry on the fresh-air charity OF the Wayside
Workers during the coming summer. The use OF
the theatre has been given by Charles Frohman.
John Drew. Isabel Irving d. II. Harkins. Elsie
De Wolfe Henry Miller. Leo Stern and others
have generously volunteered their services, and an
attractive programme IS promised. The children
whom this charity seeks 10 relieve are those sent
ont through The Tribune Fresh Air Fund, which
paws the carfare Of the little people 10 and from
the country. but does not support them there.
The patronesses OF the entertainment are Mrs.
Hilborne Roosevelt Mrs. Harry Holbrook, Mrs
Charles +. Hiichngs Miss Mary *. Choate.
Mrs John r. Dumont. Mrs l.. Mcintosh Ward. Mrs.
Montgomery Schuyler. Mrs. John |. Howe Mrs
F. W. EschmAnn. Mrs stephen ". Thayer Mrs
Redfern j. Mount. Mrs. Theodore Gilman, Mrs
George Choate. Mrs. John ". Moore, Mrs. Edward
Hartman Mrs. w. NJ. Williams. Miss Chamber
Mrs Frederick Hartman Miss Maria Gerard Mes
senger Mrs John Reid and Miss Nelson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
OFFER TRICKS or FROGS AND NICE.

r.. ..,, mic. are developing an unpa'"'
- 90 s,e,l down peoples throats lately .,,rh
Or ps 81 kelley. pastor OF Baptist nun s,r
IN PASADENA Cal. fen asleep after reading. a,' nv
s,,sS ,,ch s,rolled In Luckily he mad p', ,,ds
a. weu as presence OF mind so that wnen y" az, Of
% tho nearest Doctors he was pronouh, ,,',,,xed
danger and a nt,le later the visitor was a,sr Mira
7, was frog that took houo" Ioulsyina
John Rcinhart's stomach 1901" ~. o,,ous that
Ky. hut Mrs Reinhart Is e,,'' ',s,.or kicks and
.crn,ehc, when !, Is hungry tina, she mas sv.ea
whether she wants to or not; but n.' ,hs uuvsf
thinks that ne viii soon DO able 70 f0u' v"
come intruder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20

cr,1rouv Shining backward, until this year the
twelfth Night ball. which always starts inc is'
took place on January 70. After this follow 'noSe
Of the newer organizations. which are being rem
forced yearly. the oldest still keeping the place OF
honor Mt the end OF the list nearest to Maroi "'aS
dav and likewise adhering most RICHLY 10 ''e'
original customs and mysterious cereho.'la'.
Orleans Is the only city I'm this country that
could have n true carnival. Others might aiiect
tho outward form with any amount OF maghih-
ceuce. but she alone with her strong french ere
ment. supplies the spirit which has for more tnah
half n century made her Mard Gras ceeprauoh
something unique this side OF the Atiahtic'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20

THE ORANGE SOCIAL 4 VIEW THING.
An orange social Is something tina, has been adopt
"a this winter. Invitations are made on orange-coi-
ored paper and each guest must bring an orange
as n ticket OF. admission. Orange crepe paper Is
used In all sorts OF curious ways. The candles
OF that cheerful hue and the ices. sherbet and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
ACTITE AT SETENTY.

Mrs Margaret W. Campbell OF Des Moines
Iowa. is seventy yeais old. and Is still actively
working In the interest OF Her native
state IL Maine but she went West many years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20

.p,v.r,v as n Social Problem will be the subject
q, professor Franklin H. Gddlngs's lecture oetoro
tho BROOKLYN Ethical Association ms Is TWIilin m
The discussion this topic VIII be ien ~ h lilies
Tho meeting will open. as usual. al ~ ciovn, ~
he Pouch Mansion Clinton. near Lafayet'e ave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
NEW-ORLEANS
THE FESTIVITIES THAT END WITH
MARDI GRAS OR SHROVE TUESDAY.

,.rc,,r p,p.nrs AID BALLS OF MANY SOCIETIES
MUCH MYSTERY OVER THE SELECTIONS
OF THE SEVERAL QUEENS
Mardi Gras. or Shrove Tuesday, which IS tne
climax OF the gay season In New-Orleans' Is also
the objective point it WERE Of all OF the winter
festivities in this gayest OF gay Cities Inc '"oi'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20

The Swami Abhcdannnda will speak ~ 80 go
this afternoon at No 81 Madison-ave.. on is our
Spirit Subject TO Evolution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20

sorts must be crowded in during the few weeks
before Lent begins.
The carnival festival proper begins. or has always
begun since New Orleans has been city enough to
have a carnival of its own. with the first ball given
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20

The Topeka literary cult is much trouo'e'' ~
cording TO THE Kansas City Journal on "o'o1 ',
of The Twelve Crsars." an ancient doom W., -,
was recently presented to them me tbn liter
the Roman rulers and their wives aha 10 W It'd
or, oine ~ Tho Gift hui not 10 the peace OF h'i,a
Of the women because having noted hg lohs bs Ia
~ the Roman women, they are wonderln rnnsas
the n.stter with the throats OF MODERN h'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
STATIC ELECTRICITY.

Nervousness. insomnia. rheumatism sciatca s'Henea
Joints muscular deformit!es positively cGl peaIse az
ri,lon Is reestablished and vitality restored. Ray
Physicians references send tor rcliaf
HELEN BRIGGS, Medical Electrician. - '" 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
LADIES. LEARN CAPILLURGY.

Are YOU locking for congenai, prontao.e S-ccp..on
Learn capurgy Terms REASONABLE classes OF ss 81
d,,Ssd rates Miss PHILLIPS. Capilurg It. Htlr sap
Diseases Badness etc, 81 East 5sth = St.i AZ" '''
book once hours. o 20 IL a. m. 10 . +. 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20

Two women weavers OF New-Bedford' CU1.'''' Ut
in New-York collecting money for the slti sun So I'd
that civ who comprise nearly all Of the mil manu-
there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20

An annual service W be held In calvary nv, -.
Twenteth-st. and Fourth-ave., to-day lot VIC '''
Of the Revolution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
vIAU.s FRENCH CORsETs.

Long WASTED. low bust: very best ani a'ss' s''e'
sneciai abdominal corse,s; circular mailed free' 49, -
b. VIAU, 60 West 23i-s' near o'h-aV@
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20

j. Fingerhut. Ladies' Tailor. ABS Sth Az
bet Goth and 2Ith SITS, Latest styles IN al1o'-aA
Gowns made to order. Perfect III guaranteed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20

A rose soclabe and bazaar for the benefit OF the
Long Island Home for the Blind took lace OF
Friday evening at the home Of Mrs. 5 " Court
No 45 Park Place. Brooklyn. Many weI-knowh
,yornen assisted at the tables. The affair was uii-
der the auspices of the Coworkers OF the Chu'ch
Charity Foundation
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-06-17
NO. 81.
CHOIR PRACTICE.

As l sit on a stump here In the woods Amona
the clean faced beeches
The trunks Of the trees seem TO me like the
pipes Of a mighty organ
Thrilling my soul with wave on wave Of the
harmonios of the universal anthem,
The grand divine comic II am" chorus.
The red squirrel scoldins in yonder hickory
tree,
The flock of blaclsbirda chatterinV In council
overhead,
The monotonous orickets In the unseen mead
ow,
Even the silent ants travelling their narrow
highway with enormous burdens at my
ALL like ohoristers. sing in the green srohod
cathedral
The heaven prompted mystery. 81 am, am, I"
The rays Of sunshine shoot down through the
branches and touch the delicate ferns
and tho blades of coarse grass piercing
up through last year dead leaves,
And all ory out together, II am -
We used to call upon all these works of the
Lord to praise the Lord, and they did
praise him,
But now they praise no longer, for tLsy have
been taught a new song. and with one
accord they chant the II am"
l. too. would learn the new music and begin
hesitatingly to take part In tho world
wide choir practice.
After all these quiet private rehearsals
Az last In my own place you may look for me
also In the vast eternal chorus,
And we all OF US, ~ you see u.s. are but mouth
pieces.
Who Is 1t that behind and beneath sings ever
through w. now whispering. now thun-
dering, "a amp
Ernest Ii. Crosby In Conservator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-06-17
Not Doing tho Worrying.

az have mnda a diacoyorv " natal NJ
Billions "and that Is tbst there "a Ike i
T.. =. u" "nu 'nas 70 en1' 'iioIo 10 iihe,
that doos niI ,ha O $3.50, m%"" a0n .'...
mo- o,hors ,hat 60. 80 s., Iii'a' o i 10.
ovor tr;aina ,hinos hn. w.. 10y .a mHony mU'
a. 90. 49,. .i puS 'no ie"i wo,iy
"a no. 20 ha iooIaS o.. ~ W 10 uouV nv
a. ~, o,'" . n "'S no 20 unu"y an
49, ~ o .,.i paSo M poi'1n vnn'
p;II,onS TIE ohIsdn To- -" "a aouSo oo,s " anS
.'oPn' Aho uhiiuioh anu HySoii anu
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-06-17
The Same Old Story.

"Grandfather, 4" said tho young hu.
morist. "can you spend the afternoon
with mo tomorrow
II think no, replied the old man.
but what's the object?''
"You are no doubt aware, " answered
the y0nDg man, that l occasionally
write humorous articles for the news
papers,
Eyes, know" said the old man,
with sigh, and I have always hoped
that you would some day see the error
Of your ways and reform. But what has
that got to do with my spending the
afternoon with your"
81 received letter from magazine
publisher this morning, replied the
alleged funny man. requesting me to
contribute 10 the humorous department
Of his publication matter similar TO that
to which his readers have been aocus
toned, and in order that l may meet
the requirements | want you to tell IN,
some Of the Jokes current during you
boyhood days. "-Chicago News
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-06-17

Several good religious people, says
the Louisville Commercial, "who are
accustomed to drive out tho Browns
boro road, were considerably shocked
tho othor morning when ON passing O
blacksmith shop at the edge Of the town
they were brought face to face with q
large sign. Vice For Sale Here. One old
lady. who has for years been identified
with philanthropio and charitable work,
was especially indignant. Purely In the
interests Of society she undertook to
discover just what particular style Of
evil was for sale. Entering the shop
with her nose high In the air, she ap-
preached the proprietor. Man. she
said, Il understand you have vice for
sale here. The brawny blacksmith fell
back before the incarnation of.haughty,
offended virtue. Yes, ma'am.' he re-
piled weakly. H., went on the woman
austerely, am member of the Society
For the Suppression Of Vice. and wish
to 500 what form Of the deadly sin yoa
have. The man turned and led the way
to the back Of the shop, where steel
wise was screwed to workbench.
There 1t Is, ma am, and the very best
steel too. IT'S dead cheap ut 81. co. She
has not yet recovered"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-06-17

ed.
"The stomach began Oheedle.
"The stomach" said I, "is no doubt
q very necessary part of the human
body. But as tonic Of conversation it
fails to interest me-.
"When you are married" - said
Cheedle.
when l am marrA d l, ~
shall try to conceal the ravages Of inev-
liable deterioration.
"You will be very interesting"
II shall be unique" said l.
There's an argument in favor Of
marriage, said he.
"'A fox, being caught in steel trap
by his tail, said solemnly, was glad
to compound for his escape with the
loss of 1t, but upon coming abroad into
the world he began to be sensible of the
disgrace -
Sometimes, said Cheedle critical.
iy, you approximate slightly to the
ass. -
"You don't approximate, " l retorted.
"You are the asa. pure and exceedingly
simple"
II am too happy to quarrel with you.
Phil" he said. laughing, "even IL
had time. just dropped In to leave my
address and to ask you to come and be
introduced to my wife. She Is dying to
know you. You zee, she has heard 10
much about you.
"What has she heardp' asked, some.
what startled.
"Oh, only have told her. I
have edited ~ "a know"
II will come tomorrow" said /, "if
may bring my pipe"
"She smokes cigarettes herself" said
he "Iam teaching her. The mater says
she doesn' I know what the modern wo-
men are coming to. tell her hope
they are coming to stay. Nell puts down
all my smart things In her diary"
Has she put that DOWN." asked.
"Of course. said he.
"I'm afraid she loves you very muoh."
said /.
81 believe she Does" said he. "Will
you oome-dinner at 1880, and whatev-
or you like afterward?'
IL will COME" said /.
He ran away, and turned to Bass.
"He bears up WELL" said /.
Eyes" said Bass. "Sho IL rather
nice, you know"
II hope he edited me very carefully"
said slowly. Plain Dealer.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-06-17
WHEATLETT
is RECOMMEND az

w is RECOMMENDED as
a perfect Breakfast Food, and contains all
the food properties Of wheat. Superior to
Oatmeal. Absolutely the best cereal food for
Musb, Gems, Griddle Cakes, Puddings, &c.
Just the food for children. Try 1t and learn.
mar IL d. II. BOUIO.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-06-17
CONTEMPLATING
AND
r. HI p a I R Z N q,
IN ALL IT'S BRANCHES.

TNHE undersigned, having a suitable shop,
L. Is prepared 10 do the following work In
thoroughly practical manner Making new
parts and otherwise repairing, scraping, pol
ishing and upholBtering all kinds and grades
Of Furniture. Baby Carriages, Trunks, Vi
ollns and Bows and all kinds Of Musical In
struments repaired. Gaming Chairs and re-
pairing all kinds OF Cane Furniture. Mat.
tresses made over 10 sections. Ticks renewed
and new ones made TO order. Enameling
Iron or Wood Furniture; Ebonizing, Gid.
ing, Bronzing, &c.
Samples Of Upholstery goods always on
hand, and cost given before work lie done
Old Mahogany Furniture q specially.
can give best Of reference from those fol
whom have done work. Satisfaction in al
cases or no charge. Terms moderate
Place Of business, Montgomery Avenue
Vest End, In building formerly occupied By
NJ. Green, Rockville, Md.
Thankful for past patronage, ! respectfully
solicit q continuance OF the same.
oct l3-ly q. O. GRIFFIN
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-06-17

IL Is not generally known that the
vanilla bean Is the oostliest bean ON
earth. II grows wild and is gathered by
the natives In Papantla and Misantla,
Mexico. When brought from the for
ests, these beans are sold at the rate of
"a bs. per 200, but when dried and
cured they cost about so bs. per pound.
They are mainly used by druggists. -
London Globe.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-06-17

YOOV - AMPLE REAL
ESTATE SECURITY required.
an. FRANK HIGGINS,
Attorney-at-Law,
feb b-u Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-06-17

I HAVE just received supply Of the fol-
l. lowing goods
42-lnch Pillow Case Cotton;
lh-inch ~ -
"a Bleached and Unbleached Sheeting;
l0-4 do, different qualities
A. Bleached and Unbeached Cottons,
from TO 10 cents
A. Double Faced Canton Flannel
- Bed Ticking, from cents up.
d. II. B0UIO,
mar 10 Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-06-17

In Garrick's time when the weather
was warm the men in tho pit took on
coats and vests
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-06-17

Cure that Cold BY using Syrup OF White
Pine and Tar. Only 2b cents at Wilson'S
] Drug Store.
Evening star., 1898-07-21
Washington stock Exchange.

salss-regular calI-I2 O'Clock m.-Belt Railroad
District Of Columbia Bonds-S G5s. funding. cur
rency, ia bid.
Miscellaneous Bonds-Metropolitan Railroad 6s
I16 bid. Me;rlp9litan RailIosd COW e. lIe bid
Metropolitan RailIoad rtifeates OF Indebtedness
A, 1l2 bid. Metropolitan Railroad certificates OF
Indebtedness. b. los bid. Columbia Railroad 6s
Railroad es % BID los asked p w%shnstSn n Gaa
Company O., series A, 1l2 hid. Washington Gas
Light debepture imp ss bid. 1o5 asked. Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone 5s. los bid Ameri-
can Security and Trust 5s, 100 bid. Washington
Market Market COMPANY imp Is, II obid washington
National Bank stocks.-Bank of Washington, aS5
bid. Metropolitan, 305 bid. Central. 143 bid 153
asked Farmers and Mechanics. lS0 bid. Second,
lab bid Citizens. 1%o bid. Columbia $50 bid.
Capital. lis BID West End. so bid. 90 asked.
asked.
Safe Deposit and Trust Companies.-Nationai
Safe Deposit and Trust, 113h bid. Washington
Loan and Trust. I2s bid l3o asked. American se-
curity and Trust. 14eh bid Washington Safe De
Insurance stocks.-riremen's 2e bid. Frnnkiin,
3Ila bid Metropolitan 20 bid. Corcoran 50 bid.
tmeresn fss Dbl bid Saa1a Union n' Sd CO.
lumbia, 10 bid; Riggs ~ bid Peoples, bid.
PsIn Ts ny eS gs Estate Title
bid Columbia Title; AS bid, 81 asked District
Railroad stocks~CapitaI Traction. "a bid. "a
asked. MetropslItan, l2o bid, 122s. asked. Co
Gas and Electric Light stocks.-washinrton Gas
x47as bid. Georgetown Gas. 40 bid. U. 5. Eiec-
tric Light % BID. I0ols asked
bid. fennsyivania. 81 bid. Is asked. '--1e A'e
Miscellaneous Stocks. Mergenthaler LINOTYPE,
liza bid 1T5a asked. Lsns!on Mo5otype. 1e bid,
American Graphcphone. 12H bid. t25s asked.
American Graphophone. preferred 1885, bid, 13s,
asked washington Market 10 bid Great ar" Falls Is
Ice, lIo bid. I25 asked Norfolk aud Weshiucton
Steamboat. xs5 ask d.
xFx div
Evening star., 1898-07-21
DECEIVING GOLD HUNTERS,
Promises of Transportation Com
Pnnies Not Carried Out


In report to the State Department Unit
ed States Consul Dudley, at Vancouver, B.
C.. says that care should be taken by those
VINO contemplate going to the gold fields in
appears that certain companies have OBJ
tained considerable sum of money (gen-
orally 5000 for each person. upon very in
geniously worded contracts, that the per-
sons paying should be transported to the
gold fields In thenorth, with all necessary
outfits furnished and expenses paid. In
three cases, in which men have paid their
money. they have been brought, at slight
expense to Vancouver and other ports, and
then abandoned.
The men who had contracted with one of
these companies became suspicious while
at Vancouver, bur after an explanation by
the agent they agreed to go forward.
The consul says he has received a letter
from one OF the PARTY now at Fort Wran-
gell, Alaska! saying that the company in
duced his party to go to Wrangell. and af-
ter pulling the provisions up the Stikine for
fourteen miles. sent them into camp where
they have remained ever since. When ask
ed to be put ahead they We're put off with
promises. and now feel that the company
does not intend to do anything. The party
without money, 1t consists of thirty men
from the old bay state. The consul sug-
gests that persons desiring to go to the
gold fields OF the valley of the Yukon take
every possible precaution. He says he has
abundant evidence that several cOrnpauies
are now. and have been for some months
engaged in the nefarious traffic referred to.