The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-20
A DYNAMITE EXPLOSION
The Cause of the Disaster to the
Clara Nevada.
A GIGANTIC POOL FORMED
Mining Operations on the Klondike to
Be Controlled by Combine Capt.
taiized for $500. 600, 900 1t
Will Increase the Output.

Skaguay. Alaska, Feb. II (via Seattle,
Wash, Feb. I9.l-I1 cannot De assef-
tanned here how many passengers were
on the steamer Clara Nevada, whica
was lost in Berner's hay with all on
board. One estimate places the num-
her that embarked here at 35. The
wharfinger at the Skaguay docks says
she did not carry more than or 10 from
this port Those known 10 have sailed
from here were. A. j. Selong. formerly
az New York city. T. Bennicke Of Ju-
neau. AL Moves OF juneau, Frank Whit
ney of Cripple Creek, Colo. a. Noois OF
Dvea and a man named Ross and MS
wife. 1t is reported here that the cara
Nevada carried large amount 81 ds
Mantle for the Treadwell mine at
Douglas island, and that the explosion
OF this caused the disaster.
James e. Sceville of Syracuse, y. y,
arrived here yesterday from Dawson,
(which place he left on Jan. II. Mr.. SEQ
willie il the contractor fer the Yukon
telegraph and telephone syndicate,
which has recently peen incorporated
to construct and maintain telegraph ana
telephone lines in the klondike region.
The first line built viii be between DaW-
son and klondike City, and thereafter 4
line will be built from Dawson 10 ska
quay or Dyea. The company is con
trolled solely by the mine owners OF
Bonanza and Eldorado creeks, and the
general manager Is Alex Mcdonald, the
young Bonanza king. Mr.. ScoViiie viii
purchase for the undertaking supplies
during his present trip.
Mr.. Scoville brings an important piece
of news which will have a decided bear
ing ON the future output Of hlondilSe
gold. 1t Is the formation OF a gigantic
pool or combine known as the Bonanza
Eidorado company, capitalized at Szoo,-
900 000 which proposes 10 control MN
ing operations III the kiendtke country
Mr. Scoville says II Will revolutlonize
the method of mining. Hydraulic MIN
ing will be substituted for the present
wasteful and expensive system and the
miner who is unable to work his claim
successfully will be given an opportun-
fty to sell 1t to the trust, or syndicate,
who will work it for him at rate much
cheaper than he could do it himself.
The formation of this syndicate, MIR.
ScoviIle says. will have the effect of
increasing the output next spring quite
materially.
Mr.. Scoville says there will be no
danger of starvation in the I<londike this
winter or spring, although some may be
compelled to put themselves upon
rations.
Henry Heinrich of San Francisco ar
rived here on Sunday from Big Salmon
river, where he has been prospecting all
winter Several creeks near the Big
Salmon have been prospected during the
winter, Mr.. Heinrich says, and on Dry
creek, Il miles below Big Salmon, mug
gets were found near the grass roots in
considerable quantities. The great depth
of snow has prevented the creek being
prospected to any extent Soda creek
shows encouraging prospects.
Hundreds of people are arriving in
Ekaguay on every steamer. For the
most part the Argonauts are losing no
time In getting their outfits TO Lake
Bennett. Tt is estimated that there are
at least 1000 people scattered along the
trail between Skaguay and the lakes.
Since the shooting of Andrew MeGrath
and Deputy Marshal Rowan by Ed Fay
two weeks ago the disorderly element
has kept quiet, owing to the fact that a
vigilance committee. composed of the
best citizens of the town, has been
formed, and the general understanding
is that the next man who makes a gun
play" will hang.
The steamer Elder arrived Saturday
afternoon with the advance guard Of
the government relief expedition. To-
day the detachment and supplies We're
landed at Dyea, where they will be held
until the arrival of Brigadier General
Merriam.
cerebro spinal meningitis is epidemic
here and six deaths have resulted in the
past few days. Lack of adequate hospi-
tai facilities adds to the difficulties Of
the situation.