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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30

Miss Flora Shaw and Mrs May Fitzgibbon. OF
roronto are actively Interested in the project Of
bringing women colonists from the mother country
10 settle in Canada. Miss Shaw believes the scheme
=. = oraat onerinC for many Of the poorer women
-, Tho educated classes Of England, While 10 Mrs.
g,,zgihhons belongs the credit Of originating the
-, ~ training school for the fair coonists In
Connection With the Government experimental farm
in The Northwest II is said that the subject IS
ha,rg actively taken I'D by influential women In
I,gfand and that committees are being formed 10
Mace the project on a practical basis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30

Frederick G. Bourne and family OF this city.
established for the their home.
the Rookery, Oakdale Long Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30

Professor Arthur J. Stearns, Of the Lake
wood IN. j. Academy for Boys. and Miss Nellie
Kellogg. Of Colorago Springs. married to-
day al the home OF the brides parents. Mr. and
Mrs. J. ". Kellogg. Mr.. and Mrs. Stearns will
start July for their future home in Lakewood.
Mr.. Stearns was formerly connected with the
Colorado College here. The bride has lived here
most OF her life. She is society favorite Much
regret is felt over her departure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30

Wnslow Brooke Boardman Of Colorado Springs
and Miss Annie Louise Putnam. Of Boston, were
married quietly to-day at the home OF Mrs. r. w.
Boardman. After reception and supper Mr. and
Mrs Boardman started for Salt Lake City and
other Western resorts Mr. Boardman Is a mining
promoter Miss Putnam is we'll known in Boston
literary and musical circles. and as reader They
will live at Colorado Springs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30

Colorado Springs. Col. June % (speciaD.-John L.
Eastwood leading merchant Of Buffalo. and
Mrs Ada McElroy. for several years teacher in
the Denver schools. were married here at noon
to-day After a honeymoon at Black Hawk. Col.
Mr. and Mrs. Eastwood will be at home in Buff
faiO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30

Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Baantine. OF Newark. y. j..
have leased the Low cottage. at Newport. for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30

Detroit June :e-Miss Harriet B. Edwards.
daughter OF George W Edwards married yes
terday afternoon in Westminster Church 10 Joseph
Martin Schenck. OF the Corporation Counsels Of
fee. New-York Several hundred friends OF the
parties were present Among the members Of the
bridal PARTY Miss Louise Weston. OF Dalton.
Mass maid Of honor: Miss Clara Grace Elkins, OF
West Newton. Mass, and James Mcdonnell. OF
New-York Mr. and Mrs. Schenck will be at home
after October ! at No AZ West End-ave.. New
XnrL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30

cantata by the school, entitled The Hours"
was the principal feature al School No u. at one
hundred-and-sixth-st and Lexinston-ave. Ida
Frankel was the valedictorian. dumbbell drill
by girls from Glasses A, and A. and an
aesthetic drill both won much applause. Cen
eraI George b Loud made address to the grad
uates and the diplomas presented 70 the sew
sntv girls graduating by the Rev Mr.. Brown. OF
Pittsburg Penn who also made address
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30

The grammar department Of Public School No 70
held its graduation exercises yesterday. Henry
Schatt delivered the salutatory and Arthur L.
Davis. the valedictory The programme opened
with THE Grammar School No. 70 March,. played
by the school orchestra, which consists OF sixteen
BOYS Several other selections were given Five
members Of the orchestra were among the gradu-
ates The recitations and other numbers on the
programme were all much enjoyed
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
MUSICAL AND LITERARY.
GIVEN BY THE w. c. T. U.
LAST EVENING

The spacious parlors of Mr.. A. j.
Francis residence. No. 25S CRANKY
street. were gracei by a refined and
cultured company of ladies and gentle
men from to IL o'clock last night, the
occasion being 4 strawberry and ice
cream social, given by the Norfolk w
{. L. u. y musical and literary pro-
gram OF rare excellence had been pre-
pared for the event, the participants
being some OF the best amateur talent
in the City.
The selections rendered were from
theN brightest and best authors, and
&c say it was a rich musical and lit
erary treat would be putting 1t very
mildly. The well-rounded applause
hat greeted each performer attested
the fun merit of the entertainment.
Following was the program:
Prayer by Dr. w. j. Young; piano
solo, by Prof. Casey; song, by Mrs. T..
A. Allen; recitation. by Miss Hart:
duet. riano and cornet. by Mr.. Grubo
and daughter; dialogue. Widow Dot
song, by little Maud Vickhouse: reci-
tdtion. by Miss Morien: piano solo. by
Miss Order: recitation, by Miss Add
SON. Song, by Miss benson; piano solo.
b. Prof. Casey.
Al the close of the concert the CUES IA
repaired To the dining apartments.
where they Toasted on strawberries,
cream and cake
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
HitAN'r ISL DONE
No One Can Rcnnin We'll, 40 chronic
ntse"sc Can Bc Cured UuIc.. The
stomach is FIRST Made strong
Qnsi unr

This Is plain because every organ In the
body depends on the stomach for its nour-
ishment. Nerve. bone sinew. blood are
mace from the food which the stomach
converts to our use.
HOW useless TO treat disease with this.
mat and the other remedy and neglect the
most important of all. the stomAch
me earliest symptoms OF udigestion
are sour risings. bad asto IN tAc mouth,
gas in stomach and bowels. paipitation.
nl-gone feeling. fa.nmess, headaehes''
construction; later comes less Of flesh.
consumption. liver ana heart troubles,
h!dncy diseases nervous pre- alton, ali
OF winch are the indirect resut OF poor
nutrition.
Any, person suffering from Indigestion
should make II Il practice to take after
.ach meal one of Sluarrs Dyspepsia Tab
let's. allowing II to Gisolve ~ the mouth,
and thus mingle with the saliva and enter
the stomach IN the most natural way.
Ihese Tablets are highly recommended BY
Or JenEison because they are composed
OF the natural digestive acids and fruit
essences which assist The stomach in di-
costing all wholesome food before II has
tine 10 ferment and sour
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by
druggists, fun sized packages at 20 cents
Ihsy are also excellent for ,nvalids and
children. book on stomach diseases
and thousands of testimonials of genuine
cures sent free by addressing l.. y. Stuart
Co.. Marshall, Mich.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
BRARBLETON WARD.

The Busy Bees of Sturgeon Memorial
Baptist Church will meet with Miss
Lula Harris. No. SIT West Highland
avenue, ut s o'clock tonight
Miss Helen Burger is visiting rcla-
tives in Clifton Forge, Va.
John Norman. infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. y. Russell. No. . Ferguson ave-
nue. is seriously ILL.,
Mrs. j. George Wolf. Of South Kelly
avenue, is visiting friends near Back
Bay.
The condition of Miss Rosa. Howell.
daughter of Rev. r. b. Howell, is ex-
tremely critical and grave fears are
entertained for her recovery
The lnasmuch Circle of the Kings
Daughters met at the residence of Mrs.
w. y. Southall No. o02 North Park
avenue. yesterday afternoon and re-
ttiisze-Ill---i:.ls- &c ihe-pas week and
mapped out plans for future operations.
The Brambleton Independent Demo-
cratic Club held an enthusiastic meet
ing last night. number of new
mem bers We're added to the roll, max
ing about 500 members in all.
Rev Dr.. j. =. Barrett conducted a
very interesting Bible reading at the
Christian Memorial Temple last night.
The workmen who are buildinr tha
sewer pump house on the corner of
liiamble.on and Kelly avenue. have
struck heavy volume of water. which
requires constant pumping in order to
continue the work of erection.
Mrs. j. p. Stone. OF No. S07 Hunstall
avenue, Will give Il graphophone enter
tainment To the children this afternoon
between and o'clock for the benefit
OF tark Avenue Baptist Church. All
children arc invited to attend. \ So
iect program will be produced. and re-
ireshments suitable TO the season win
be served.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
ATL ANTIC CITY TARD.

AT the beginning of the present con-
Terence year the congregation of Lee
hies Memorial Methodist Church re-
solved 10 raise $1,000 for the church
cent' and the Ladies Aid Society obli-
The receipts from the ENTERTAINMENT
given Tuesday and Wednesday nights
realized enough to more than meet the
obligation
Information received here yesterday
from Rev. Il. +. Dudley. states that he
VIII not return home before next week.
y social will be given Mt the resi.
dence of DR.. Faville. on Poole street.
at : o'clock tonight. when the follow
ing program will be rendered: Piano
solo. Mrs. Wolcott: recitation. Miss Ell
len Morein: vocal solo. Miss Carrie
Lambert; piano solo. Miss Minnie Mar
owitz. An admission fee of 10 cents will
be charged. Refreshments will be serv-
ed free.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
COIiiifclfrIif,ntn

Last week the Vrginian- PHO. gave
-uDiicity to the feet that counterfeit,
SILVER dollars of 1850 were in circula
lion here to limited extent. Yesterday
1t developed that dimes ana nicjlels ar
I ,i,. ious mold were also in circuiaiI0n.
Just where these counterfeit coins cn,nn
rom or who is putting them IN clrcu :
ation is OF course mystery. Pers ms
VINO nave dealings with the public car,
only bo on their guard. and II qrJv
ne that something tanelbie can be
learned in this way
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
Shipment orRrrrfc..

berries are being shipped in large
Quantities now. but a Princess Anne
county producer said yesterday to n
Virginlan-Pilot reporter that there was
no money in shipping them. After pav-
ing for picking and crateinr and nan
ing, said he, at this end of the Iino
ana freightage. drayage and commits,
slons at the other end, we have moth
ing left. and may consider ourselves
lucky II we do not have to put up
,noney 10 meet expenses, The season
peing iate was against us. Still we ha d
peter get little out Of the crop than
lose 1t in its entirety.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
The He0 Hive

we desire to call your special atten-
tion 10 the new advertisement of the
See Hive. in to-day's issue. The bes,
way to recommend this new store To
your attention is to request you to
read the advertisement. Prices sneal,
Tor themselves. This store EMPLOYS n
number of Norfolk people. who will he
pleased TO serve you. Mr. Young. tho
Gentiemanly proprietor, comes from
mess man. His advertisement viii ,r-
pear regularly in the Vir@inian Punt.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
Holeproof Sox
Need NJ darning |!

We guarantee that four pair
OF "Holeproof Sox' will need
no darnlng if worn six months
alternately. If they should,
upon the surrender of the
guarantee ticket that accom-
panles each pair, they will be
exchanged for a new pair.
Black and tan, all sizes.
-Four pair for 81. Six pair
for S2.85
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
WATT. RETTEw & CLAY.
Concerning
Holeproof Sox.

These Holeproof Sox that
we tell Of neUsy need meNdMgl
Mems Sox always take up
most of the room in, every
housewives darning basket,
and women chafe, fretfully
but unavaiiinely, at the dis
tasteful task Of mending them.
1t must be done, but what
woman likes to do it?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
DIED.

SHEPHERD.-At the residence of mar
ents. No. Colley avenue Thursday. Nav
IL. 1875, ODDS DEWEY. infant OF Giles r..
ana Matte V. Shepherd. aged months
The funeral Will take place THIS Orri-
day) AFTERNOON at o'clock from the
1esiaence: Friends and acquantances re-
spectfuly invited 10 attend
=, CSASSEE.-rR;SLY. infant son of w.
w. and Eva Cassee "
Funeral from residence, 10 North Res
servoir avenue, SATURDAY, May Goth. at
~ a; IN. Friends and acquaintanccs in
vited to attend "
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
SHIPMENT OF OYSTERS.
OVER MILLION AND a HALF
DOLLARS WORTH OF BIVALVES.

Staiistician Dawes. of the Norfolk
Board of Trade and Business Men'e
Association, has prepared some tabu-
lated figures that are of great interest
as showing the Importance of Norfolk :
trade in oysters. The shipments from
Nortoik from September l. 1895, TO
May l, 1899, We're as follows:
Bags and barrels. in shells. 1896:
gallons. opened, 1,SS3.6S4; total in
pusheis IN shell. 1,9lS,42+ (sheled oys-
terS estimated in bushels ns in sboin .
value, Sl.64O,617.
Ihese figures are for oysters shipped
and do not include the local consump,
ton.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
Trolley Cnrn Collide.

Trolley car No. So of the Brambleton
line ran into car No. Ill a the corner
OF Main and Atlantic streets yesterday
morning. The Church street car had
slowed down to take on d passenger.
when the Brambleton car. run by Mo-
torman Kellam, colided with the for
ward car from the rear. tearing away
a part of the platform of the front car.
No one was hurt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
Thc "I.nurn,ng rhllosophcr..

Mr.. y. w. Hawks. the Laughing
Philosopher" of Baltimore. has been
secured by the y. NJ. c. a. manage
ment to entertain the members and
friends Of the Association on next Nom
day night. lis subject will be Sun.
shine" This is his now popular lee
turette. and always moves the au-
dience 10 commissions OF laughter. 1t
has been called for again and again in
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
a Vow Py,hinnr.nhSe

Colonel Walter a. Edwards. grand
keeper of records and seals. received
yesterday an application for the nsti-
tuition of new lodge of knights OF
Pythias at Pulaski, Va. He at once
forwarded the application to Colonel
Robert Catlett. grand chancellor at
Lexington, for his approval.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19

one of the three little sons born TO
Nr. and Mrs. John O'Keefe Tuesday
night, died Wednesday night at the
residence OF Mrs. O'keefe's mother, in
ti,or.smouth. NO hope of raising the lit
lie one was entertained fro,, 3hn a..
Inc other two little ndmirais are an
parently strohE and healthy ~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
Graduating Exercises of Boys Gospel
ARMY.

All members of the Boys Gospel
Army are invited to attend the grad
uating exercises in Association Hall at
4 o'clock this afternoon. All members
of the army who have REACHED the age
OF IL years will be transferred to Com
pany y or B. Mr.. Hawkes.. the laugh
ing philosopher of Baltimore, will assist
in the Initiation ceremony.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
Correction.

Mr. ]. Moran, who is stopping at the
Monticello Hotel. says the trunk found
In the rear of Miller. Rhodes & Co. by
officer Nelson on Tuesday night. was
an oversight on the part OF their Dor.
ter in leaving the trunk out, and not
for the reason given In Yesterdays
paper.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
Captain p,smnn Lenve. For Mnu,,n

Capt. Pigman, who has been for some
time the sole custodian in charge of old
Fort Norfolk, left on Tuesday evening
via the Chesapeake and Ohio for San
Francisco. en- route to Manila. where he
Will take charge Of the U. S. ). Charles
ton as Captain.
Capt. Pigman was prominently con,
nected with the construction OF the
battleships Kentucky and Kearsarge.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19

the same place. This entertainment.
which will be supplemented by choice
musical selections. is entirely free to
all. Members and subscribers of the
Association can each secure two
c. A. office after 9 a. IN. TODAY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
TEMPERATURE. RAINFALL. AND
HUMIDITY.
NI,y 10 ICON
CALENDAR.
Sun rises, 4:52 a. M; sets, 1909 p. m.
TIDES.

TIDES.
.. Norfolk-High water, 400 n. m. and
4:ol p. m; low water, 1921 Il. m. and
10:56 p. m.
Old Point-High water, 3:4S a. m. and
4:SO p. m; low water 1000 a, III. and
l0:35 p. m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
l:yc. I:xnmincd Erno

Or. A. Week. manager OF the optical
department of tho Gale Jewelry Com
pany, will examine your eyes free. De-
fective vision and complicated cases
specially invited TO call.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
a siSI.Nf ENTS.
AUDITORIUM THEATRE

s. Il. Cor: Nebraska ana Union SITS.
WILEY HAMILTON A,nmsm't Director
Open every night In the year except
Sunday. Smoking Concerts presenting a
respectable. up-to-date Vaudeville enter
tainment.
Mntiaees. Tues. Thurs. and Sats. ut ?
y. IN. Evening performances continuous
ja22-ly
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
port NORFOLK
ROAD SOLD.
Baltimore and Portsmouth Syndi-
cate to Assume Control.
NORFOLK TO PIC POINT
NORFOLK TO. PIG POINT

Receiver 10 BE Continued TIN Fore
closure Necessary OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
M"dc-A Combination oruniirond
Connections md Trnusicrs An
other Big syndicate Moving I'm tho
Combine To Circle Hampton
Roads With steel,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19

consult Rudolph K Wallace. the nc
m nv, leaders in tailoring. You
VIII never be satisfied until VAN =,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
WEArHER REPORT

Washington, May IS, 1899.
Weather forecast for Friday:
Virginia and North Caralina-Fair in
Interior; showers, followed by fair on
the coast Friday; fresh west winds /:
Saturday fair and warmer.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19

TYSON'S CASE POSTPONED

me trial OF Substitute officer TYSON
was postponed yesterday. owing TO The
il,naDiiity OF either Tyson or i w
n ia MS victim, To be present I'm Jus
tee Tomlin's court.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
MEETINGS..
E. p. O. 6.

Members of NORFOLK LODGE No. IS.
Il. i. o. EIES. are hereby requested 10
attend a special session THIS Qrriday)
EVENING at o'clock sharp. for the pur-
elected members. TO he followed by So
ciIl Session.
y. a. O'NEILL. Exalted Ruler.
w II. LANGLEY, Secretary II
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
Headquarters

headquarters
Pickett-Buchanan Camp C. "
Norfolk Va. May 18th 1889
A TTENTION, COMRADES - Y OF L.
IN are requested 10 meet at the Camp
hail THIS UFriday) AFTERNOON al
O'clock sharp. In uniform, to unite with
Stonewall Camp. c. ", Portsmouth. Va.
In their Memorial Day Exercises. Every
Comradc Is urged 10 be present.
BY CIDER OF
FRED. GREENWOOD. Commander
II. II. JACKSON, Adjutnnt. Ii
a SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS or
IN ATLANTIC LODGE No. .. A., @
j.. &. a. NJ. will be held In Masonic w
Temple mis- N'riday EVENING, w
May 18th. nj 1880 o'clock. Work in Third
Degree
al Master Masons In good standing are
fratcrnally invited
BY order OF the w NJ
II GEO. W: WILSON. Secretary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
CITY NOT RESPONSIVENESS

Mrs. Hannah c. Nelson's suit for
$4,000 damages against the city for hav-
ing been injured by 4 cart crossing the
sidewalk on Church street, was dis
missed IN the City Circuit Court yes
.eruay morning when Judge Prentis
rendered Il decision sustaining civ
Attorney Taylor's demurrer TO the dec
laration IN the hill
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19

The Port Norfolk Railway cronerlv
Will be improved and a ton to fifteen
minutes schedule adop-sd at once. tnn
terminus of the railroad heing c5n;in-
uei al Pinner's Point. It is also an
Ger: tcoc that the Port Norfolk road
VIII not cross the West Norfolk | rid.-e
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-19
AROUND THE ROADS.

7: IS DcTTGve1, 1TOTGv'7T, rTTTT N rtrT
near future some interesting railway
governments may be expected Mt the
hands OF large railroad syndicate. and
the betting of Hampton Roads VIII,
rail and ferry is question of only n
brief time.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-28
NltrnrIrc.rIn In a Rnn.u.r.

Marion, Ind. July a. A wagon
loaded with 90 gallons Of nitroglyoerin
was driven into Van Buren,, and tho
driver dismounted from the wagon 10
transact some business When no
stepped 10 the ground the horses became
frightened and started 10 run down tho
principal street Of the town. The sight
u the glycerin wagon without driver
and being drawn by two frightened
horses which were running away, caused
a panic. and every citizen ran from the
wagon. which was expected TO explode
every second. The horses broke loose
iiom the wagon aud left II standing In
The street and no one was hurt
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-28
A $4,000 Bicycle Given Away
Daily.

The publishers Of the New York star,
the handsomely illustrated sunday
newspaper, are giving high grade b.
cycle each day for the largest list Of
words made by using the letters con.
tanned in THE NEW YORK
STAR" no more times In any one
word than Il Is found In The New York
Star. Webster's Dictionary N be con.
sidered a. authority. Two good watches
(irst-elass timekeepersl will be given
daily for second and third best lists,
and many other valuable rewads, in.
GLIDING dinner sets, tea sets, china,
sterling .ilyerware, etc in order Of
merit. This educational contest Is be-
ing given to advertise and introduce
this sue cessiul weekly into new homes,
and all prizes will beawaided promptly
without pariiality. Twelve 2cent stamps
must he inclosed for thirteen weeks
trial subscription with full particulars
and list Of over 80 valuable rewards.
Contest opens and awards commence
Monday, June 26th, and closes Monday.
August 2lst, 1899. Your list can reach
us any day between these dates, and
will reaeiye the award TO which II may
be entitled for that day. and your name
will he printed in the following issue Of
The New York Star Only one hist can
be entered by the same person. Prizes
are on exhibition at The Stars bust.
ness offices. Persons securing bicycles
may have choice Of ladies', Gentlemen,
or Juveniles 1899 model, color or siz,
desired. Call or address Dept. ~, '
The New York Star, 236 W. 50ih Street
New York CITY.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-28

they Claim a Clique ia. Bssa Formed
To Gobble Up Alaskan Claims.

Seattle. Wash. July a. -Advices re-
Ieived on the steamer Elihu Thompson
from ST. Michaels indicate that the
miners Of Cameron ard Anvil City are
wrought up to a high pitch on accouat
Of the action of United States Commits.
sioner Shepard, backed by the United
States soldiers.
A meeting Of nearly 1000 men was dis.
persed on the night Of July 10 by a
squad Of soldiers on the ground that
they were not property owners. The
meeting had been called regularly after
five days notice 10 protest against the
policy that has been followed In locat.
ing claims These miners declared that
a clique or ring had been formed 70
gobble up all the good properties in the
country II is charged by miners who
came in on the Thompson that machin.
cry Of III Federal government on the Yu.
kon had been turned 10 the illegal prac.
tees
They say that some Of the Laplanders
who were sent there under a five year
contract by the government. have since
arriving been naturalized and claims
have been staked In their names Even
the reindeer which these Laplanders
were hired 10 care for have been used
for hauling stakes into the market d
mark the claim boundaries for the Nom
bers Of the ring The miners are sign
ing protest which will be forwarded
10 Washington. The protest alleges
that the officials at 81. Michael are con
Quoting the affairs Of the government
10 their own selfish ends
While relations between the miner
and officials are at a high tension Their,
has been no desire shown 70 resort t,
force and no serious rouble is antici
pated The con ditions ere in such
confused shape that nothing Is boing
done. Hundreds Of contests have beer
filed, but that Is a. far as the men car
go The rich claims on Anvil creek and
Snow Gulch have been filed on three OF
four times. Men are afraid % prospect
because they say II ono should ,trik,
anything he would not be able 10 holt
| the claim