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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
PoUGHKEEPsIE TOURNAMENT.
ZIG CROWD OF SPECTATORS WATCH INTEREST
mo MATCHES

mo MATCHES.
pourhkeepsie y Y. Sept IA (SpeciaO-The Hud-
a., River tennis tournament was continued to-day
hefore a much larger number OF spectators than
has heretofore attended the matches and much
interest was centred in the playing The best
match OF the day was that between Ewing Taylor,
NJ Pouehkeepsie and c. s Bait. OF princeton. ray
Tor played a sure steady. careful game. making
few errors and forcing his opponent 10 earn most
NJ nj. points Bait. however. was playing In the
hest form he has yet shown in the tournament. and
won point after point by good smashing at the net
He also played his ground strokes with good ef-
feet. passing Taylor repeatedly after forcing him
10 the net.
The frst set went TO Bait. 6-5. After n1ucn
harder fight than the score indicates Taylor lobbed
deep In the court. but Bait stuck 20 his net game
and handled the lobs we'll. usually ending the
rest" with a well-drectcd smash into the far
corner of the court. In the second Bait voiieyed
with great accuracy. and. although he was passed
more times than in the first SET ne won inc
Mniard and spurgin played hard tennis against
iowa and Trask. although they lost the SECOND sel
through wildness. The third set found them muSh
steader and they won out wlthout nnc, bo seni
finals. and a hard match Is looked lot WIN ri
advantage slightly in favor Of the latter Inc
scores: 49,.
Men. singles Chr't round)-w Brown beat l. r'a''
Mems doubles preliminary round)-W. II spurgn a1o
c. D Mlard beat F. A iowa and T. { lras"' "
Ladies singles (ars round)Miss C Ferris beat M's'
l. r. Booth "a 90 $780, ,,.-,. ,..,
Ladies' doubles first roundl-The Misses ferr's '
Booth and Miss Reeves 90. 6-3
Con.olatons preliminary roundup. II. spursn oea
g. A. Crurnney by default
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
NO TRACE OF MISS LOUISE KING.
THE POLICE DISBELIEVE HER MAIDS STORY
AND THINK THEY'VE FOUND
1T

M trace OF the missing girl. Louise King. the
sister Of William r. King president OF the Mer"
chants Association. was discovered yesterday, out
the police who are working on the case asserted
more positively than ever their behef that she had
not been drowned at Coney Island. as her maid
Alma Lindstrom has described and as MISS King
parents believe In fact they said that their orig
inal theory that Miss King had left her clothing IN
the bathhouse al Coney Island az blind 10 cover
her departure for some unknown destination. was
being confirmed by discoveries they had made
one OF these discoveries was, so police ohiciai
asserted yesterday, that the maid Alma I''"u-
strom did not accompany her mistress to Cohey
Island, as she said she did. but went there at.er
her in response TO telegram received from IL
Miss Sutton, who lives In Lexington-ave.' ashi"s
her to meet Miss King In front OF the oath'hs pa
vilion at Coney Island at o'clock In the afternoon
The same police official also again asked. while dis-
cussing the case what had become OF the )ewelry
Miss King when she left home, II she MAD real
~ been drowned. This jewery was not found with
Miss Kings clothing
The hfe-saver In charge of the part OF the oeach
where Miss King last seen also stuDoorniy
refuses to believe that the girl has been drowned
Within the life lines Sunday, he said yesterday
4 inches at high tide. As Miss King was . ieet
inches in height and II was only hair tide "heli
the maid asserts that her mistress went In oatnhs,
the water could at no time have reached over her
head Within the life lines. There was an ex-
perienced lifc-saVer In q boat ABOUT nVe leet ~
yond the last line. and there were never more than
forty persons in bathing there at once. This man
SAYS positively that no such person as Miss king
or her maid entered the water at his section OF the
beach on that day. 49, -.
In spite of the police assertions Miss King
parents implicitly believe Alma Lindstroms Story.
and they are convinced that their daughter was
drowned. Miss Kings father said YESTERDAY: w .s
know OF no Miss Sutton who is an acquaintance OF
our daughter. Nor did we ever know OF any youhSs
man of her acquaintance whose company wouId
have been Objectionable for Louise. The ponce
mean all right. but believe they have been mis-
inf med
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
RICH KLONDIKE LEDGES
FAVORABLE REPORTS FROM THE PINE CREEK
MINING DISTRICT


Port Townsend Wash Sept. 1.-THE steamer
Farralon arrived Yesterday from Alaskan ports
with about sixty passengers. Among them wefs
several direct from the Pine Creek mining distrcl.
Reports from that section are favorable for the
future Considerable excitement was created just
before they started by the discovery OF remark
ably rich quartz a ridge near the headwstcrs
Of Pine Creek and since the first rush CONSIDER
able free quartz has been found along the creek.
The ledge is said TO he exceedingly rich. ana Is
thought to be the fountainhead OF the GOLD founo
In Pine Spruce and Birch creeks.
Sixteen men belonging to the Standard OH COM
pany expedition were among those returning. The
expedition prospected In the Shorey Creek district
and a number Of claims were located The conn
pany expended about $1,000 on the expedition.
which is now returning to spend the winter Tho
Deass Greek Company which was promising
camp some years ago. is now the scene OF ectve
prospecting. The Cassion company has had a
large number OF prospectors In the feld and has
been rewarded by the discovery Of several extern
sive quartz veins. which are being developed.
Word comes from Juneau that two warrants ior
the arrest OF Collector OF Customs Ivy nave peen
sworn out before tho United States commissio
al Juneau. Mr. Ivy T. the Yukon. IN the
discharge Of his official duties. The warrants VIII
he served Immediately on his return. IRE warrants
re the outcome of accusations against certain
citizens made by Ivy last June while he WAS IN
Portland before his going to st. Michaels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
LAFAYETTE DAY IN THE SCHOOLS.
PLANS FOR RAISING FUNDS FOR THE PROPOSED
MONUMENT IN PARIS

Washington Sept H-Alexander n. Revell. VICE
president OF the Lafayette Memorial Commission.
ACCOMPANIED by Robert J. Thompson. secretary OF
the Commission: Secretary Day and Controller
Dawes who are also members OF the Commission,
called on the President to-day for the purpose OF
securing his cooperation and recognition OF the
LAFAYETTE monument movement. They were cord
tally received and their efforts were spoken OF by
the President In the highest terms. lie promised
10 give It fitting recognition and Endorsement In
few DAYS The plans are that October -. the
date OF the fall Of Yorktown. be recognized in ali
the schools and colleges OF the United states Al
LAFAYETTE Day when exercises will be- held and cob
ections made to raise tho funds for the monument.
I, Is expected that the celebration OF United States
Day at the Paris Exposition. when the monument
viii be unveiled will be made especially con-
spicuous.
The Governors OF all the States and Territories
have been appointed honorary vice-presidenu o.
the Monument Commission. which Is composed or
twelve prominent men 0. the country The Gov
ernors have responded heartily. Among those
promising their support are Governors Moicot OF
Massachus.tts, Bushnell OF Ohio Atkinson or
West Virginia pevine OF North Dakota, lowndes
OF MARYLAND. Hastings OF Pennsyvanis Cooke OF
Conn ciicut Johnston of Alabama Holcomb OF
Nebraska Wood of Montana. Grout OF vermont,
Barnes OF Oklahoma. clough OF Minnesota Cui-
berson OF Texas and others. The superintendents
OF schools throughout the United states VIII %
made an auxiliary committee.
commissions General Peck cabed TO the Wash
ington officials to-day that the monument idea
was creating great enthusiasm among the news
papers and officials OF Paris
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
WANTED TO BE REGIMENTS DAUHHfhhS
TROUBLE IN THE FOURTH KENTUcKY-coMFLI-
MrNrs FOR TIE TWELFTH NETWORK.

TROUBLE IN THE FOURTH KENTCcKf-CoMFid
MENrs FOR TIE TWELFTH NEW YORK.
Lexington, KY, Sept. "A (SpeciaD-This AFTER
moon IA the 4th Kentucky was starting Tor ARMS
ION. Ala. Colonel Coson ordered Miss Matte
Marion. the daughter Of the regiment removed
from tho train which was done. Miss Genevieve
Farley had also been named the daughter OF the
An Regiment after Miss Marion had obtained that
honor. and there was a GOODNESS between ne young
Women When Miss Marion saw MISS taiIcy N
the paror this afternoon she declared 9le "ouin
no, riJo I'm the same with her. ana captain
Tvren a friend Of Miss Farley. wa" asked 70 takn
her into another coach lie declined. ana oloh'i
colson ordered both women removed captain
rTeadway the uncle Of Miss Marion threatens 10
resign . -, . o...,,r.or,od h, conerai
csrger at brigade drill this afternoon. although II
Std only COZ line, the others being abS'ht on
NV Leave and in the hospital The men from thlS
rnriment who are In the hospital are getting pet
ter and only few Of them are DANGEROUSLY SICK
rweivn mon are sick In rcgmentaI quarters, VINO
rc heI,evcd 10 have typhoid fever. The 18th hav-
ing lust been paid of, had "A larger SICK ist man
The average today. as many OF the boys have been
indulging in high living.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
NEW WESTMINSTER RELIEF FUND.
LIBERAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF
SUFFERING PEOPLE OF THE BURNED TOWN.

LIBERAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF
SUFFERING PEOPLE OF THE BURNED TOWN.
Victoria r. c.. Sept 1.-TWO carloads OF pro-
visions and over 5000 represent Nictorias dona-
,ion TO the New Westminster relief fund up 10
this time This Will be quadruplcd within the next
twenty-four hours Many substantial contribu-
lions to the relief fund have already reached New
wcs,minster The principal donations fol-
lows
canadian Pacific Railway Company. 5000: To-
ronto Board of Control $4,000: James Dunsmuir.
9, oo. winnipeg city Council. 500; Hamilton city
council $500; Victoria Board of Trade 500; Seattle
"Post-IntclliSencer" 500; Naimo City. $500: city OF
Montreal 5000: ST. Johns. y. b., Noo. and Lord
Aberdeen $50.
II ,s estimated that over $1,000 worth OF supplies
have already reached New Westminster for relief
nurposes Last night Premier Settlin received the
following telegram from the Hon. r. Harcourt
Treasurer OF Ontario
THE Province OF Ontario deeply sympathizes
with the citizens OF New West minster As is con-
tributon the relief fund. you may ara" on me
for $500.
LOSSES IN NEW WESTMINSTER FIRE
San Francisco Sept. 1.-THE losses by Sundays
Are Mt New Westminster B. C.. as they VIII anect
the various insurance companies. are as follows
the compilation having been made by THE Coast
Review' an insurance periodical go ,...
ROYAL $4,000; London and Lancashire; 1sDVp
Hartford. 5000; British American. SOD Mas
sS 900; Etna. $4,000: Connecticut 10000; Union
London. $1,000: Insurance Company OF North
America. $4,000; London. Canadian tloW3: Ian
cashre. HscOo; Queen; Sco Malone, 1Tel I.nn
don and Globe sl7OO; Phoenix, London. $1,000
Imperial 1890: Manchester: s&!e"; Northern
$500 hSnsSn S AssSTanee inon . Scottish
I.ion 5000; Guardian, 5000. and Alliance. NI.o0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15

GENERAL DAVIS DIsAPPRovEs coURrMARTGAL's
FINDING-NEws OF THE CAMP.

GENERAL DAVIS DIsAPPROvEs CouRT-MARTfALS
FINDING-NEws OF THE CAMP
Camp Meade. Middletown Penn. Sept N-MaJor-
General Davis has disapproved the finding or the
Kansas who was convicted Of tampering with the
graves OF Confederate soldiers at Manassas. ana
ordered the captain released from arrest and re-
stored to duty.
Maior-General Graham has modified the Army
Regulations allow 10 per cent OF the onlcers ana
men OF the various regiments TO be away on 1ve
DAYS leave at one time. Ordinarily the NUMBER
on furlough at one time is per cent. and II IS
thought that this change will relieve much OF the
discomfort among the men who want their dis
charge
General s NJ B. Young arrived IN camp To-Day
from Camp Wikor with his stan. and assumed
command Of the First Division.
The 202d New York arrived in camp to-day ana
will be followed tomorrow by the 18th Michigan
and the 15in Minnesota i,
Major Charles r. Pdrke, OF scranton, VINO IL
under for neglectng 70 furnlsn descrlpunre
lists Of patients sent 10 Philadelphia hospitals
has retained General Goblin TO manage his defence.
Colonel T.usk. chief Engineer Of Genera Ora.
hams corps. has been ordered 10 report TOT 1uy at
Washington as assistant TO Chief Engineer wilson
There is much sickness among me men OF tne
18Th Pennsylvania Regiment. and all drills nave
heen suspended until they are better. Inc ooys
sheridan Point where they were located before
they came to this camp. Thirty cases nave peeh
sent TO the division hospital since Monday evening"
and as many more are being treated in quarters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
WILL or THE DEAD EMPRESS.

Vienna Sept. 1.-THE will 81 the Empress
Elizabeth II IL said gives full Instructions re-
garding her obsequies. Lainz Castle Is LEFT TO
her favorite daughter. Archducfess valerie
AchiIleion I'm the island Of Corfu. she left TO
Princess Clsela. The bulk OF her fortune Is d.
yldcd among the grandchildren. Her Jewels.
valued at 100000. are left 10 charities.
After reading the will Emperor Francis
Joseph said
Il must honor this unique woman In spe-
cial way"
1t 10 understood that the Emperor VIII fouhd
a great charitable institution to imnortaIize
her name.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
SUFFERING OF PROSECUTORS.
HUNGRY CROWD WITH SMALL HOPES
OF REACHING IT'S DESTINATION.

HUNGRY CROWD WITH SMALL HOPES
OF REACHING IT'S DESTINATION.
Vancouver. b. c.. Sept. IA party OF miners
arrived here from Fort Wrange Alaska. tell
stories confrmatory OF previous reports OF SUI
fering Of prospectors who tried to get into the
Klondike by the Ashcroft route. The party -
composed of James and Francis Hazara, w.
Rough and William Mullin. Their home 10 At
Dolphin Lake, Manitoba In an interview Null
lin said:
THE scenes Of distress along the trail are
wildly impressed our minds. We passed
fully one hundred outfits. representing perhaps
sixty men, and many Of them were actually
starving The poor fellows had in many cases
lost everythlng--clothpg, horses and provisions
and were struggling along In a half -dazed con-
dition eating gophers, groundhogs. squirrels--in
fact anything they could get.
They are a ragged hungry and desperate
crowd OF men. with small hopes Of reaching tner
destination. Occasionally fortunate party on
the trail gives them provisions. but none OF us
had much spare, All along the tran you can
sec them finger under trees and under imprc-
vised shelters trudging hepessly along In the
daytime and often lying down Mt night without
a bite to eat. 1t is simply terrible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
ASSASSIN WANTS TO DIE.

Rerne Sept 1.-THE assassin OF the Empress.
II 10 said has written to the President OF the
Swiss Confederation asking to be tried at Lu-
cerne. where capital punishment Is In force.
He now admits that he attended an An
archists' club at Lausanne. where II was de-
cIded TO assassinate some great parsonage. SIX
members Of the club have been placed under ar
rest.
The assassination has produced n great re-
yulsion Of feeling among the SWISS people III
favor OF capital punishment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
DOUBTED BY CTBANS HERE

The Cubans in this city have as yet received no
official confirmation Of the resignation Of General
Gomez. Senior Palma the Cuban Delegate went
to Washington yesterday morning and II. s. Ru-
bens. the counsel for the delegation. is away on
his vacation Well-informed Cubans here are In
clined TO doubt the correctness Of the statement
that General Gomez has resigned. They say that
Gomez and Garcia practically represented opposite
political factions in the Cuban revolution. and
were In one sense rivals. anu that as Garcia has
eIrasdv resigned from the Cuban army II 10 hardly
likely that Gomez would give up mis- hold on the
army and people by following Garcia's example.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
ANTLTTALAN DEMONSTRATIONS.

Trieste Austria. Sept. 1.-THE anti-1talian
demonstrations here were renewed yesterday
evening. An attack upon the italian club was
feared and "A detachment OF two hundred po-
Ncemen was sent TO guard the building The
police and sodery arrested one hundred ana
twenty rioters. Many Of the Inter had arms IN
ihnlr nneeeaslnn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
FlIRE AND THE DREYFUS CASE.

NO PRESIDENTIAL CRISIS EAfECIhD-oh-
LIEF THAT GENERAL ZURLlNDENS
RESIGNATION WILL BE FOL-
LOWED BY REVISION.
Paris Sept. IA semi-official note Issued
this evening says:
"Al the statements OF the newspapers regard
ing the alleged intervention OF the President OF
the Republic in the Dreyfus affair are incor-
rect
This is interpreted to mean that there VIII be
no Presidential crisis.
1t Is now taken for granted that General Eur
linden. Minister OF War. will resign on Satur-
day all the efforts OF his colleagues to persuade
him to accept revision having failed.
When General Zurlindens successor Is APP
pointed he Will find the Court Of Cessation al
ready set in motion for revision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.

FIFTH AyENUE-Major- General w. R. shafter
and Major John d. Mlley. United States Army.
and Addison h. colvin. Treasurer Of New-Ycrk
state HOLLAND rskne NJ. Phelps. OF Chicago
IMPERIAI-Aiajor s. E. Blunt and Captain x. D.
Turner United States Army: Captain C. d. Sigs-
bee United States Navy and ex-senator John A.
scott OF Tennessee. MANHATTAN-Ex-Go Governor
r. c. Lounsbury. of Connecticut. MURRAY HILL
lieutenant Elmer IInusley. United States Army.
STIIRTEVANT-Profes Benjamin lde Wheeler
OF Cornell University WALDORF-Sir Bryan ana
Lady Leighton, OF London. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Joseph Wheeler. lr United States Army
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
MUST COMPLY WITH TLTlMATUM.

Canea Island of Crete. Sept 1.-THE Ad-
mirals Of the international fleet at Gambia nave
rejected the request OF the Turkish authorities
for an extension of time In which to comply
with the utimatum 10 Edhem Pacha, TURKISH
Military Governor Of Crete. demanding that
within forty-eight hours he should deliver up
the ringleaders OF the recent outbreak and mas
sacre surrender the forts and ranparts com
handing the town. and disarm the Mussulinah
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
TURKEY TO THE POWERS.
PROTESTS AGAINST THE COMMANDMENT
OF GAMBIA AND REFUSES TO
WITHDRAW TROOPS.

Constantnope. Sept. 1.-THE Turkish Gov
eminent has sent circular TO the Powers al
leging that the British provoked the disorders
at Gambia. asserting that the present situation
is due to the measures adopted by the Powers
in Crete. and protesting against the lombard
ment of Gambia. Finally. the Porte announces
It's refusal 10 withdraw the Turkish troops from
Crete. in spite Of the decision Of the adrnrals
that such step is absolutely recessary
The circular has made bad impression In
dinlOmatlC circles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
ANADIASS.
CHARGES AGAINST BEARS OFFICERS.
ACCUSED BY RESCUED WHALING CREWS OF
CRIJEI, TREATMENT

ACCUSED BY RESCUED WHALING CREWS OF
CRUEL TREATMENT.
Seattle Sept IA (speciaD.-The foremast hands
81 the wrecked whaling crews made charges TO-
DAY against Captain futile and the other ohlcers
OF the revenue cutter Bear when SHOWS 'ha' an
did not 90 smoothly on the cutter The men VIII
make a strong representation 10 the Treasury de-
partment At St. Michaels the whalers were or
oered to wash up the decks. The men had oi nc,
one change OF clothing. and did not care 70 fel
mat wet when the cutler men with several SUITS
were doing nothing. Consequently they reiuseo 10 ~
~ 10 work. On this being reported, 10 Japan
lutte, he ordered them IN irons. ana put sevt5
zen or the men In the starboard bunker, n c. w.
ne' and dirty hole In the cutters hold men ..ao
ss,arsoard watch came up nj noon they 700. no no
rec 10 90 TO work Oh the decks 1hefe weic ~
more chains so fourteen men OF the watch weIe
.hcked 10 beam the cold deck Their at mi
reie passed around the beam and tied for w.. NJ
ian The position not unc0mfortaDle. Dut Ii,
~ men Ia the line suffered Their faces SHOW
az agony they were In. While they were suslt ~
mere the officers passed them )lDcd "a, 49,
Cameras 1890
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
RIOT LEADERS ARRESTED.

Gambia, Island Of Crete. Sept. lathe MUS
sulman authorities in view Of the admirals ulti-
matum, nave already arrested twenty ringlead-
ers Of the recent inassacres here.
The Bashi- Bazouks have consented to disarni.
provided their arms are delivered to the Turkish
authorities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
FIRST ONO STARTS FOR COLUMBCS

Cincinnati. Sept. IA dispatch to The COM
rncrclal- Tribune" from Huntsville. Ala. says: "The
"a, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. Lieutenant-Colonel NJ
" Day command,ng started for Columbus yester-
dav morning at II 30 o'clock In two trains on the
Wasbvilic Chattanooga and st. Louis Railway. The
r.gl,neut will go direct to Columbus, where the men
yiI receive a furlough OF thirty days. and ut the
"nd ~ ,hls time the regin ent VIII be disbanded.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
THIEVES TRY TO TAKE DIAMOND PIN.

BUT THE CROWD CLOSES IN ON THEM. AND
THEY ARE CAPTURED.
soperve. Sept. IL tSpecaD.-A. V. H. Brinker.
hoff who lives at No. Al Clinord-st, Jersey City,
came here to-day 10 attend a funeral. As he was
boarding a train just after dark. 10 return home
he attacked by two men, who had evidently
been attracted by 500 diamond pin which Mr.
Brlnkerhofr wore In his shirt bosom. One " the
men threw an overcoat over Brnkerhofr's head and
the other jerked the diamond from his shirt front
Brinkerhor shouted for help and the crowd closed
in on the two robbers and held them until Police
men Crow and Henderson took them into custody
and lodged them In the county jail. They gave
their names as George Flynn, No. Arch-st.
Newark. and and Robert Hart. No. 1876 PRssaic-st..
Brooklyn. They will be held for trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

On the White Star steamship Majestic. which
sailed Yesterday for Liverpool. were r. c. Leh-
man the oxford oarsman. and his bride: Colonel
De Iancey Kane. Mrs Kane and De Lancey l.
Kane Miss Louisa Bancroft DAVIS and r. r. POOR
Passengers on the Red Star Liner Westernlanl'
which also sailed yesterday, were Max j. fhch,
United states Consul to Kohl. Germany. ana W. u
Alger
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-15
GOLD MINING COMPANY FAILS.
FIRM ORGANIZED IN THIS CITY GOES TO PIECES
At COOKS INLET

AT COOKS INLET.
Seattle Wash Sept Is (Spcc.anrhe Mnn'a
Alaska God Mining Company. OF New-fork mas
rono 10 pieces al Cooks Inlet. according to the
officer Of the schooner Golden Gate. which arrived
here late yesterday afternoon. The company sent
forty prospectors North early in the year to ma
gold coal and oil in six thousand acres OF placer
ground on the south OF Cooks Inlet. near 'he
mouth which the company had purchased insy
found neither, and the recent arrival OF tns
schooner Nellie c. Thurston with the president OF
the conn., any and more prospectors, brought news
that they left the company's gold fields at Muha.
and were rapidly eating up their supplies instead
OF getting out gold for the Eastern stockhoders o'
that company. ...r.
They found no trace Of coal oil. The men were
OF the opinion that the company bought eoSla
brick" when the placer ground was puIcnas ~
They were irving 10 find some way 10 get out ano
there was some talk Of seizing the Thurston ana
sailing out Seattle in her.