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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-09
NTATEMENT

GTATEMENT
- SHOWING THE CONDITION OF THE
U. S. BRANCH OF THE IMPERIAL IN
SIRANCE COMPANY OF GREAT
BRITAIN, DECEMBER 81, 1897.
ASSETS.
Value of Real Estate
and Ground Rents
owned blythe Com
pany, less amount
of remembrance
thereon. ,G34.70
Stocks and Bonds
absolutely owned
by the Company
(market valued. 1886, 1880
Interest due and ac-
crued on Stocks,
Bonds and other
securities ........... o,S32.9I
Cash in Companys
principal Office 4
belonging to the
Company depOs-
tied in Bank. 13S.3 9O.S3
Premiums due and
in course fcOllec-
tion................. 16l, O57.75
Bills receiyable 954.Sl
All other admitted
Assets detailed in
statement on file
in this sffice.. 255.49
S1.623, l2l.57
ASSETS NOT ADMITTED.
Securities deposited
in various States
for the Protection
of Policy holders
in such States
(market value IT,. 275.0l2.50
l. a ilities in said
States ............... G69O59
Surplus over said
Liabilities ....... 26S, 321.91
LIABILITIES.
Losses reported, adj
justed and unpaid l00,3l3.l3
Reserve as required
bv law............... sol ,215.s9
Total LIabiities...... S9Ol. 529.O2
Surplus as regards
policy holders. S72l ,o92oo
Assets not admitted
as above stated. 26s, S2l.9l
$3.50. 9I4 Az
Surplus as regards
Stockholders S99l4.46
Total Income..... l.199, 1862
Total EXpendi-
lures .............. 1.I5l ,50j.92
Amount of Poll
cieS i'll force in
United States
on De mber
81. 1897. $50. TBS, $4,000
Amount of Poll
ceS written i'll
Maryland dur
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-09
EQUITY.


In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
In the matter of W. Sumpter Black, Assignee
of Lizzie S. Black, his wife, in mortgage
from Annie Gerke and Henry Gerke, her
husband, to the said Lizzie S. Black. as
signed to the said W. Sumpter Black to
forecOse the same.
Ordered this Oath day of March, A. d.,
1898, by the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
sitting in Equity, that the sale of the property
mentioned in these proceedings, made and re-
ported by w. Sumpter Black, Assignee of
Mortgage, be ratified and confirmed unless
cause TO the contrary thereof be shown on or
before the 25th day of April, next; provided
copy of this order be inserted in some news
paper printed in Carroll county, Maryland,
once in each of three successive weeks before
the 18th day of April, next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
$500.
JAS. H. BILLINGSLEA, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
mar26 st JAS. H. BILLINGsLEA, Clerk.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters tesla
mentary on the Personal Estate of
SAMUEL G. DAVIS,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouch-
ers thereof legally authenticated, to the sub
scriber, on or before the 26th day of Octo-
Der, 1893; they may otherwise by law be ex-
Guided from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 22d day of
March, 1898.
SAMUEL ID. WATERS,
mar26 At Executor
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-09
RUY YOUR CLOTHING

BUY YOUR CLOTHING
from RESPONSIBLE CLOTHING HOUSE The Job lot sweat shop kind
dear any price.
SHARRER & GoRsUoH
have bought andar receiving
$4,000 worth Of the Best Quality Style Best Made Best Fit
ting SPRING and SUMMER CLOTHING
ever bt to Westminster Ready Made Suits superior in every par
tilar the called cheap made order suits
ELEGANT sUrrINGs TROUsERINs for fine custom work Place
order for al
Have of Overcoa LETT
Oyereoa size 81, damaged, 50, a bargain $3.50
-Overoat
that will big buy for next season
The place buy your NECKWEAR, COLLARS SHIRTS &c ne
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-09
HEADACHE and NEURALGIA

sc for 3 doses. Regular size Csc
per package.
Chambers Medicine Co., Baltimore
Gentlemen:-It is with pleasure that testify
to the merits of Chambers New Cure for
Headache. The tablets are the best | ever
used and never fail. My wife used the tablets
for Nervous Headache, and the almost in
slant relief derived thereby was gratifying in 3.
deed. am, yours sincerely, John B. Cad
dess, Collector Baltimore Transfer Co., 13 N
Bond Street.
For SALE BY JOS. B. BOYLE,
Westminster, Nd,
and by Druggists and Storekeepers generally.
feb19-3mos*
FoR RENT
The Store Room in The Advocate Building.
The room is 1s4x41 feet, has shelving, count.
ers, gas and two large show windows; cellar;
room in second story 181x24 feet and is well
lighted. Apply at
THE ADVOCATE OFFICE,
decil If Westminster, Nd.
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THE CARROLL FIGURING

THE CARROLL FIGURING
MILL,
Westminster, Md
Buy WHEAT at all times at the HIGH
EST MARKET PRICES, especially for Long
berry, and will at all times be glad to
EXCHANGE FLOUR FOR WHEAT
with our customers.
Mill Feed, Flour, Screenings, &C.,
constantly on hand, and at the lowest prices
B@We invite the farmers of Carroll and
adjoining counties to give us call. We
guarantee kind and fair treatment.
Yours Respectfully.
ROBERTS, ROOP Il CO.,
july4 If Proprietors.
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r. o. GRIMES IGs....or to
Z. O. GRIMES Il CO., AT
THE PRINCIPAL DEPOT,
WESTMINSTER. MD.
Having succeeded TO the business of the
late firm of Z. 0. Grimes & Co., the under.
signed solicits the patronage of the firm S
former customers and the public generally.
has as complete a stock of
HOICE GROC E r L S
as can be found IN our city.
CHOICE TEAS, COFFEES, SYRUPS,
NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES. CANNED
GOODS OF ALL KINDS, CIGARS, TO,
BACCO, &C.
The best grades of PATENT PROCESS
and FAMILY FLOUR constantly on hand at
bottom figures. Will pay the Highest Prices
for WHEAT, CORN, RYE, OATS, and all
kinds of Country Produce.
Agent for Latin & Rands Blasting Pow,
der, and Judson's Dynamite for stump blast
ing. &c. Farmers can be supplied with the
best quality of COTTON and FLAXSEED
MEAL, HEAVY MIDDLINGS. BRAN, &c.
at lowest prices.
mar 26 +. .. GRIMES.
John E. ECKENRODE,
MANUFACTURER OF
COACHES. CARRIAGES. jaeger WAC
ONS, BUGGIES. PH4ETONS, &C,
&C, &C.
SPECIAL ATTENTION
GIVEN TO REPAIRING.
All Orders Promptly Filled and Work OF
Every Kind Warranted.
A LARGE STOCK OF LIGHT Il HEAVY
HARNESS..
RHFACTORY. Corner of Liberty and
George Streets, Westminster, Nd. where
have just erected new and large Shops. giving
me better facilities than heretofore. call
is solicited mays
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-09

Ut REQUIRES NO HEAD TO SEE
i THE BARGAINS
in our great stock of high grade
SHOES and HATS.
Good quality and honest merit are
in all goods we show.
LOOK HERE!
Do YOU imagine that we cannot sell first
class SHOES and HATS for small price!
If you do, trial will easily convince you to
the contrary.
You are the one to whom we wish to sell. We
can guarantee you will be pleased with the
fit, style and wear. We buy direct from the
factory.
Wear our SHOES and HATS and you
VIII. 6e IN Inc nn sT wa know inst what thew are
We tell YOU what we know.
SHOES are made now days so that the
ovara9e hnvar cant tell ANYTHING about them.
There's where the economy Of buying of
some one that you know and can trust comes
in. Try us and be convinced that we know
what we are talking about.
We have opened the season with stock of
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Trunks,
1,1
I lou, ,,;oas
U. Il. HEAVIER,
Wantz Building. opp. Catholic Church,
.1e Wost,o;rster Ma
L 00NAN0N D''
Successors to James Shriver,
Il W. Nam Ht'' ADJOINING "iioer' "ehr'
Westminster Md
Renresent the following COMPANIES:
Royal FIRE insurance 20. OF Liverpool
Continental Fire Insurance Company OF
New York:
Norwich Union FIRE Insurance society OF
England.
Emnlovers Accident Liability Assurance
CORPORATION Limited of ,ondon
NO Notes. NO Assessments.
RaG.r Lv narm,ss,on to
John l.. Reifsnider. Babylon & Gilbert. NJ
Schaeffer & Co.. B. F. Shriver & Co.
july lily
GPECIAL NOTICE.
oerer I henm tnnw v' IL; ibe ,rsda ''' ' navy
Lead and Oil so cheap that anyone can al
Ice - p nientv W. have LARGO stock of the
cheap
Door and Window Screens OF various STYLES.
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TO THE PUBLIC.
If you want
FIRE INSURANCE.
LIFE INSURANCE,
ACCIDENT INSURANCE,
WINDSTORM INSURANCE.,
STEAM BOILER INSURANCE.
Give me a call.
Lowest Rates. Best Stock Companies. No
Assessments. No Premium Notes.
Quick Cash Settlements
JAMES L. SMITH,
General Insurance Agent.
No. Court Street,
apl tt Westminster, Nd.
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CARDS AND CIRCULARS printed at
~ this Office.
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SWEEP
Balance OF our entire stock at prices You can.
not afford to overlook.
Great bargains in Underwear, at prices that
will compel you to buy. Less than halfprice.
Also lot of fine Wool Overshirts, former
price $500 to 50. so, now Sl.O0. Also large
! line of Gloves at all prices, reduced to less
than half price. In Neckwear we can open
your eyes in prices. Fifty cent goods from
Toe up-good goods and good styles. They
must be sold. The balance of our stock of
Hats at less than half price-some first class
styles. Our greatest offer is in our
Suit, Overcoat and
Pants Department.
! We have some splendid things to show you;
and will sell them at half price, and, if desir-
| ed, will make up to order in first-class style,
I fit guaranteed or no sale. A dollar saved is
Il dollar made. Call and examine our stock
and we are confident we can save you money
! and please you, at the old stand, No "a West
Main street, Westminster, Nd.
! an29-f A. NJ. ANDERS.
HERING BROS, PROPRIETORS OF
| IL SPRINGFIELD ROLLER MILLS.
| MANUFACTURERS OF
BONNIE doom FLOUR.
DO MERCHANT and EXCHANGE
WORK AND HAVE CONSTANTLY ON
! HAND
Flour, Meal, Hominy and Feed
PAID FOR GRAIN. WE GUARANTEE
| PERFECT SATISFACTION IN EVERY
RESPECT, AND SOLICIT YOUR
| TRADE.
YOURS VERY RESPECTFULLY.
Herring BROS,
decf 1yr's SYKESVILLE. MD.
| BARK WANTED 81
SCHLOSSER TANNERY.
We will pay five dollars ($5.OO) per ton of
1900 pounds for PRIME CHESTNUT OR
SPANISH OAK BARK, of this years peel.
ing, delivered in good order and condition at
the Schlosser Taanery. before the LIST day of
July, 1898. ENGLAND & BRYAN.
Jas. S. Baer, Supt. Proprietors.
mar19 st
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GTATEMENT
y SHOWING THE CONDITION OF THE
U. S. BRANCH OF THE IMPERIAL IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF GREAT
BRITAIN, DECEMBER 81, 1897.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
SampsOn's Ships Bombard the Town With Telling
 Effect.
Spanish Sloop Captured in the HarbOr by the Cruiser
 Mdrblehedd.

MOLE ST. NICHOLAS, June 1S.- News from Guantanamo Bay up to this morning shows that naval operations the advantage on the side of the Amer leans. Yesterday morning at 9:30 o'clock the Americans resumed the bombardment of Guantanamo town. and in the course of one and a half hours threw into it seYenty-five shells, most of which appeared to have been effective. Six of these shells were 13- inch, eight S-inch and the rest smaller.
 The men in the tops could see many of the shells strike in the very center of the town. while others fell among the shipping and commercial buildings near the waters edge.
 Smoke arose in dense columns from the places where the shells fell and it the impact of the missiles and the con- sequent conf1agration, was very great.
 On Thursday evening the ships had thrown four 13-inch and nine S-inch shells into the town. This lombard ment began at o'clock and ended at 5 o'clock Much smoke and confusion were discerned in Guantanamo during its progress. Crowds of people and troops of soldiers were seen moving about, and the vessels in port hurried ly changed their anchorage.
 On Wednesday night the Texas pen etrated into the bay of Santiago, pass ed Morro Castle and poured well-di- rected fire both upon the stronghold
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19

and the castle Socapa. This battle be- gan at about Il o'clock and ended at about midnight. There was very little response from the Spaniards, and such as there was did hardly any damage Nobody on the American ships was killed in any of these actions
 The Spanish officers who were cap tured on Wednesday at Guantanamo Bay are reported to be on board the Marblehead
 The news of the work on Wednesday night by the Vesuvius and New Or leans in Santiago Bay is confirmed. The Vesuvius threw shells into the water to explode the mines, while the New Orleans engaged the Notifications along the shore
 The Marblehead has captured a Spanish sloop in Guantanamo harbor and made eight soldiers, who were on board, prisoners.
 The Americans are now practically in full possession of Guantanamo Bay and the white tents of the land force present a rather imposing spectacle. There Is occasional firing from the Spanish land corces, but it is always inefficient and of importance.
 Day before yesterday our soldiers at Guantanamo captured Cuban with dis patches which he was carrying to the Spanish general He was turned over to the Cuban commander and shot. An other Cuban was also captured the same day under similar circumstances. His fate is under consideration.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
HE'S THE KIND.

The spirit which has animated the naval militia, who have volunteered 10 a man for any kind of work to which they may be assigned, was well illus trated last week by the remark Of comparatively new recruit whose family live up on the Sound. This ooy' for he is just 21, joined the naval re- serves about six months ago, and his drill was the nearest approach to hard work of anything that he had ever done When the war came, despite the protestations of his parents, ne en- listed, and last week he was working on the Yankee. He obtained forty-elght hours shore leave and went nome. When his mother saw him she was dust to such an extent that nothing but a hot bath would make him pre- sentable.
 Why, you are perfect sight" said his mother. Cant you get hot baths on board the boat?"
 "No, of course not,'' said the boy, and he lost no time in getting one at home Then he slept for six hours, and when he turned up for dinner he looked like himself.
 "I trust that you get as nice straw berries as these" said the mother at dinner.
 Strawberries" ejaculated the anna teu tar in deep disgust. Not straw berry. We get regular navy grub, and we are glad enough to get 1t when we knock off work Say, do you know what I've been doing"
 What have you been doing?" asked his mother.
 why. I've helped to stow away eighty tons of coal, that's what"
 'Merciful heavens, child! Can 1t be possible? To think of my son carrying coal. I will ask your father to have you released at once."
 No. indeed, you won't" said the tar. T won't take a release. We have all gone in for 1t, and I'm going to stick 1t out until the end"
 When his shore leave expired the Naval Reserve man left his bathtub be- hind and reported for duty again to carry coal or swab decks, as the case might be.-New York Sun.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
FOLLOWED THE PAPER.
Inaugural Chase of the Season by the
 San Rafael Hunt Club.

SAN RAFAEL. June 1S.-The inaugural paper chase of the season was held to- day by the San Rafael Hunt Club. A start was made at the Hotel Rafael at D. IT.. Louis Hughes acted as hare. The hounds were Baron von Schroder Baron A. von Schroder, Dr. Hewitt, E. M. Greenway. George Quarre, E. Fischer. S. H. Boardman, Frank Glass. Mir. Finigan. E. P. Crowley. Miss Crowley, Miss Bertha Smith. and Mrs. B. Paxton.
 A cross-country course of about six miles was taken along the ridge of hills between San Rafael and Greenbrae. The finish was on flat near San Rafael. h. terest was added to the chase by a few blind scents. The first lady at the finish was Miss Crowley. with Miss Bertha Smith second. s. H. Boardman finished first among the gentlemen and Baron A. von Schroder second. Miss Crowley and F. H. Boardman, who is secretary of the club, won the two silver prize cups. It $ probable that the next chase will take place on July ?.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
IN THE sUPERLAr1vE DEGREE

IN THE SUPERLATIVE DEGREE. The nnest gardens in the world are the Royal Gardens at Kew, England. Ihey cover an area of about 270 acres. ana are visited by about 800 900 per sons year The gardens contain the llnest collection of exotic plants in the world, a palm house, winter garden. a museum, an observatory and a school for gardeners.
 The largest geyser in the world is the Excelsior Geyser in Yellowstone Park. US basin is 200 feet across and 330 feet deep. This basin is full of boiling water, from which clouds of steam are constantly ascending. At long intervals water is spouted into the air to a height of from fifty to 300 feet
 The deepest hole in the earth is at Schladebach, near Ketschau. Germany. 1t is 5735 feet in depth and is for geo. logic research only. The drilling was begun in 1880 and stopped six years later because the engineers were unable with their instruments to go deeper. ms hole was expensive, as it's cost was $53, ,000
 The greatest suspension bridge in the World IS the Brooklyn bridge, which also leads the world in the number of its daily passengers. Its length, includ- ing approaches, is 1889 feet, the distance between the towers 930 feet; the weight Of the structure is 64T0 tons; it's cost was over s15,000, ,000. The bridge cars carry about 45, ,000,0 900 people every year.
 The largest stock yards in the world are in Chicago. The combined plants represent an investment of over 10.0OO.- 900. The yards contain twenty miles of streets, twenty miles of water troughs, fifty miles of feeding troughs and seventy-five miles of water and drainage troughs. The yards are capa- ble of receiving and accommodating
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19

North" Johansen, his comrade of the sledge journey, is reaching for a share of the plums. It is rumored that he has received 5000 for the English rights of his coming arctic volume, and the Ger man, Norwegian and French editions will, no doubt, be profitable also.
 The connection of Zola with the Dreyfus matter has had ne effect on the sale of his latest book. Paris. France bought fewer and outside coun- tries more of the book in consequence. Before the trial 63 900 copies of the book had been ordered by booksellers, and before the day of publication 10000 of these orders had been canceled i . France, but 15000 extra orders were re- ceived from outside countries. Of the books sent away Russia took the most Germany, England and Italy following after
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
Linton Is the Victor.

NEW YORK, June 13.-For the third time in their racing career, Tom Linton of Wales and Eduard Taylore of France met this afternoon at the Manhattan Beach bicycle track, and this time Linton was the victor. Taylore won the first two matches. the distance being fifty kilo- meters about thirty-one miles, which took place in Paris. To-day the distance was thirty miles, and Linton won by a lap and a third, about 800 yards, in 55 minutes 3 seconds, which sis 13 4-5 seconds behind the worlds record made by McDuffie at Boston yesterday.
 Fred Titus, in trial for the American n one kilometer record, made a new record Tor the distance on this side of the At lantic by clipping one-fifth of a second off the figures made by Earl Riser Titus time was 1:01 1-5
 [, About 5000 people witnessed the races. Summary:
 One mile, handicap. professional final heat Won by R. A. Miller (30 yards): second, R. F. Ireland G5 yards) third. H. F. Terrill San Francisco Q5 yards); fourth, Major Taylor (scratch). Time. s9 l-5 seconds.
 Professional match race, one mile heats first heat paced-Jaape EQen, Holland, won: Major Taylor second. Time. 2:13 1-5.
 Second heat, unpaced-Won by Taylor Eden second. Time, 3:os 3-5
 Third heat, paced-Won by Taylor Time. 2:38 4-5.
 Thirty mile championship, between Eduard Taylore of France and Tom Linton of Wales Won by Linton Time, 55:23
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
PLANS FOR THE SEWAGE
 PLANT AT FOLSOM
Prison Director Hayes Instructed to Have Necessary Surveys
 Made

FOLSOM, June 1S.-At the regular meet ing of the board of directors at the Fol som Prison to-day bids were received and contracts awarded. The bids on tea, wood and lumber were rejected.
 Director Hayes was appointed to make arrangements with Engineer w. R. Eckart to make a survey of the grounds of the Folsom Prison and report to the board the best method of disposing of the prison sewage, the sum of $l5,te0 having been allowed by the board of examiners for the establishment of the plant. Should the plant cost more than Sl5000 the propo- stion must be submitted to the State Building Board before the work can be
 Plans for a chapel and new guardhouse were submitted and the Warden instruct ed to proceed with their construction. A communication was received from Gov ernor Budd asking the board to consider the application of Abe Majors and Bert Willmore, the youths sentenced from Oak, land for burglary, for pardonS. The board reported against the pardon being grant, ed. Majors and Willmore are only IS and I9 years of age, and have served over two years of their sentence.
 The large contracts were given as fol-
 C. Swanson & Co.,, beef s5 19, mutton S6 19; w. R. LaZalere Commission Com pany, bayou beans S2 54 per 100; Chris tables. dried fruits, eggs and codhsh; Phoenix Mill Company, feedstuffs, bar ley $1 4. bran S5c, middlings 95c. and flour $4 31 per barrel; H. s. Crocler & c., the bulk of the stationery; Sulli- van, Kelley & Co.,, paints. oils, etc; Mau, Sadler & Co.,, chewing tobacco; Baker & Hamilton, most of the hardware, the pipe contract, powder and cartridges; Mebius & Drescher. small groceries, smoking to- bacco, granulated sugar S5 S3. golden C sugar s 23; Marysville Woolen Mills, blankets, 8 29; c. H. Myers & Bros, hats $4 % per dozen; Levi Strauss & Co, 'cassimere, striped; for convict suits, fifty eight inches, S211c; 2S inches, 271zc Weinstock, Lubin & Co.,, small dry goods and cheviots, 614 cents, gum boots; Was serman, Davis & Co.,, socks, fannels, Sil s4; No. 2. g 75; No. 2, trousers, $1 25; M. L. Arndt. No. 1, trousers, $2 49; heavy sole leather, s. H. Frank & Co.,: small pfded d 1Tin,ciDalIy m iefst betwesn %scE @- and Kirk, Geary & Co., of Sacramento.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
SESSION OF THE HOUSE.
Chiefly Devoted to Eulogies of the
 Late Senator Harris.

WASHINGTON. June B-To-days ses- sion of the House was devoted chiefly to eulogies upon the life and character of Senator Harris of Tennessee. Prior to hearing eulogies some consideration was given to conference report upon the District of Columbia appropriation bill.
 Speeches were delivered by McMillin of Tennessee, Bland of Missouri Richardson of Tennessee, Myers of Louisiana, McRae Kentucky. Sims of Tennessee. De Armond of Missouri. King of Utah. Carmack of Tennessee, Swan of Virginia, Clark of New Hampshire.
 The usual resolutions were adopted. and at 4:D o'clock the House adjourned.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
DUST AND NUGGETS
 SENT OVER THE TRAIL
Two Hundred Thousand Dollars the Value of One Shipment
 From Dawson

SKAGUAY, June 14 (via Victoria, B. C., June 19.-A shipment of gold dust and nuggets estimated at S2O0, 900 came out yesterday from Dawson over the Dyea trail. It was placed on the steamer Tartar and consigned to Victoria It is understood that the gold belongs to the Canadian Government. Latest advices from Lake Bennett are that most of the river fleet has gotten away. Up to June l over 2500 boats had been registered by the mounted police, the boats carrying an average of four persons each Of the first 175 boats to make the start forty-one were lost, but no one was drowned. One of the Bartlett Bros large scows was wrecked at Tagish and the cargo was a total loss.
 At the White Horse the police have licensed two pilots, Dickinson and Richards, and all boats shooting the rapids are required to take pilot. There are now altogether six steamers on Ben nett and four on Linderman.