The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-02-04
BOSTON DAILY PUBLISHES l. FIRST HAND INFORMATION
 ON CASSIAR GOLD STRIKE


 in Boston contained an article on the Cassiar gold strike written by well known Wrangell citizen.
 During his recent trip east Alex Yreatt was asked so many questions concerning the Cassiar gold strike that he decided to resort to print CTS ink to help him out in telling the Fasteners something of the re- zion about which they were so eager for information Mir. Vreattis article follows
 THE CASSIAR GOLD STRIKE
 Having been asked by many, my opinion of the recent gold strike in the Gassiar country, I will attempt to give a few plain facts concern ing 1t i'll general.
 'The most important and prob ably the most widely asked ques- ton has been, Is there gold in the oassiar?' To this I can unhesitat-
 
 man came out from this section with $7.000 of gold. Some of the nuggets weighing as much as three ounces.
 Tt is a well known fact that this undeveloped gold section (The Cas- siar) is in British Columbia just across the Alaskan border The Stikine river which runs through this region is navigable a distance of 160 miles to the town of Tele- graph. From Telegraph the Brit ish government has constructed a good road to Dease Lake over which motor trucks run daily, carrying miners and their equipment. Boats run the length of the lake and from here the miners use pack horses to carry their outfits to the gold fields a distance of 30 miles.
 T wouldn't be surprised to see the Cassiar gold fields producing more gold by the next two years than did the famous Klondike fields
 "There are several men who are arranging to go in over the Stikine river by dog team as soon as it freezes. \ few large mining com panies are in this region now in- stalling machinery so that they can begin work as soon as the snow leaves.
 Unlike the fields of Dawson the ground here thaws out as summer approaches. Game abounds in this part of the country thus assuring the prospectors a sure means of se- turing fresh meat
 'Wrangell, Alaska, is the port through which most of the mining men and their outfits pass on their way 10 the Cassiar The Canadians as well as the Americans have re- cognized the route via Wrangell and the Stikine as the easiest and short est means of entering this mining district.
 Large seaworthy steamers of the Admiral, British, and Alaska Steam 3hip line, make scheduled trips to Wrangell and other Alaskan ports throughout the year from Seattle. \ first class fare from seattl to 4rangell is approximately $40.00.
 Excellent accommodations may 5e had at the Wrangell hotel. In fact many of the tourists go as far as to tell Mr. J. G. Grant, proprie- tor. that his hotel is more comfort able and up-to-date than some of those in the States.
 "Wrangell merchants through ex- perience know exactly the demands If the prospeetor and keep complete outfits to stimulate the opening of these undeYeloped gold fields.
 There are three reliable river boats driven by high powered en- zines owned and operated by the Darlington Transportation Co. These run between Wrangell and Telegraph on a schedule, one leav- ing Wrangell every three days from May 18th to the last of October. Captain Burlington brides himself on the service given his passengers and it is well known that he sets a table which puts to shame many of those served on the large steam ships. The fares are very reason able. the round trip being only s42.oO or If bought singly the fare up the river is $S0.00 and the fare down si5.00.
 Big game hunters go into the cassiar when special trophies are sought. Grizzly bear. caribou, goat sheep and moose of great size roam throughout the casslar region.
 The hunters returning to tha