The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-02
IN NUGGETS AND IN DUST
DRAFTS NOT THE ONLY POCKET COM
PANiONS OF KLONDiKERS

Nj. j. Murphy, Bound for Dublin, Is
Loaded Down with His Golden
Gains-HaIvOr Steenerson and
His Pet Ambition-Gossip of ST.
Paul Hotel Corridors Yesterday.
M. J. Murphy a returning Klondiker,
passed through the city yesterday on
his way to his old home in Dublin, Ire
land. Mr.. Murphy had with him sew
eral checks, certified for large amounts,
drawn by Seattle banks on Eastern
exchange, besides nuggets, large and
plenty. Several of the nuggets in Mr..
Murphy's possession were as large as
English walnuts. One Of the largest
big part of 1t seemed to be pure
metal He also had a small bag con-
tanning gold dust.
Mr.. Murphy would not state the
amount Of his "clean up" but said
that it would exceed $4,000. He also
left a good claim on the Bonanza
creek, which is being worked by his
partner. Mr. Murphy expects that next
year his venture in the Klondike will
net him double the amount he took out
this year.
Mr. Murphy left Chicago two years
ago and went to the Pacific coast,
where he remained for a few weeks
fever had not started at this time, but
a friend Of his had just returned from
Alaska, which was just after the re-
ports of the big finds were first made.
Mr.. Murphy prospected for almost a
year before he met with any success.
Mr.. Murphy said: There will be mil
lions and millions Of gold come out of
Alaska as soon as the river opens UP,
and even now large parties are COM
ing in over the trail. Those fellows
who are now in Klondike are striking
1t rich, because during the long polar
night they are working their claims,
thawing the ground and throwing up
the pay dirt to leave it until spring,
when it will be tpanned.' When I came
through Seattle the other day, the city
was so crowded that 1t was almost i'm
possible to find a lodging. I expect to
return to Alaska some time in the sum-
mer after navigation opens. L would
not care to try the pass again even If
it were possible to get over in the sum-
mer time. However, I think they are
to build some kind of road over the
marshes, making it possible to get over
in the summer. I left Dawson Dec. IL. J"
Halvor Stevenson, of CrookSton,
was registered at the Merchants no.
tel yesterday. Mr.. Stevenson, after
attending to some legal business in the
Twin Cities, will go out to Hillsboro,
N D., where he will try a murder case.
When asked if he was candidate for
the appointment of United States dis
trict attorney, he said: Yes, 1 am a
candidate, and have been for some
time. Further than that I know little
of the matter, except that my name
has been presented to Senator Davis.
1t will be several months before the
appointment is made as Mr.. Stringer's
term does not expire until the LIST of
May The appointment is senatorial
one, and made on the joint recommen-
dation of the United States senators
from this state. [ have not heard that
I was to be appointed, and my only
knowledge Of the matter Is that Sen
ator Davis is favorable to my appoint
ment, although l have no pledge from
him to support me. Eight years, dur
ing Harrisons administration, I was
mentioned for the place and indorsed
by Senator Davis, but Senator Wash
burn withheld his Endorsement, and
they had to select another man, being
unable to agree on the matter. The
Seventh district never had any fed
eral positions, and I think it probable
that the senators may agree on me-
I am not saying much on the matter,
but feel that my cause is in compe-
tent hands,
o. A. WhippIe, president of the First
National Bank of Devils Lake, N. D.,
was at the Merchants yesterday. Mr.
Whipple says his bank has more money
than they know what to do with. Yes
terday he purchased a large number
Of government and railroad bonds as
an investment. The people in Devil s
Lake are in much better shape this
year than last, and money can be had
by any one on good security. The
open winter seemed to have helped
business along.
G. w. Thebo, of Dawson City, was in
the city yesterday. Mr.. Thebo spent
last season packing over the trail be-
tween Dyea and Lake Linderman. 1t
is stated that he cleared up $4,000 or
$4,000 during the summer. In month
he will be on his way to the Klondike
with 1000 head of cattle, which he will
purchase in Montana. He expects to
make beef profitable venture in
Klondike this year.
Pat Calvin, who passed through st.
Paul last fall on his way to Ireland
arrived at the Merchants yesterday on
his way back to the land of the yell
low metal. Mr.. Calvin was one of the
lucky fellows last year, taking a large
amount back to Ireland with him.
Ex-State Senator J. S. O'Brien, of
Saltwater, was among the guests at the
Merchants yesterday. Mr.. O'Brien re-
ports that the cold weather during the
past week has been a boon to lum-
bermen, enabling them to freeze their
roads for hauling.
Senator Allen J. Greer, of Wabasha,
was in the city yesterday looking af-
ter some legal business.
S. c. Cook, of Jacksonville, Fla, is at the
Ryan.
Ryan.
T. A. Gebbie is a guest at the Ryan
H. G. Stollwerk, of Boston, is among the
guests at the Ryan.
H. E. Keller, of Chicago, is at the Mer-
chants.
POLICIES WERE STOLEN.