THEE V'E N IN G ‘G'A'ZVE T T E ll l‘l'l’S GOLDFIELDS- a" it b X 1 o Inadequate Transportation Facilities the Main Drawback. THE RUSH TO THE KLONDIKE Routes Which llIay Be Available For De- sired Raiiroads—San Francisco Dis- likes the Action Making Dyea a Subport of Entry. San Francisco, July 27.—N. E. Picotte of the Yukon country, who has been in this city. several days, gives an inter- esting account of the efforts of pioneers of that locality to secure more modern 'means of conveyance into the gold- fields. ‘ “While at Circle City and Forty Mile last year,” says Picotte, “we considered seriously the possibility of securing aid from the Canadian government to build a railway into this district. We se— cured as reliable data as we could and forwarded it to Ottawa. Finally an ap- propriation of $5,000 was passed by the parliament, and surveyors were order- ed to take the field this year.. “There are two practical routes by which this country might be reached by a railway. One of these is from a point on the Canadian Pacific, the other is from Dyea. As far as we were able to aascertain neither presents many diffi- culties. That from Dyea would be the shorter for the reason that only some 80 miles of road would have to be built, the rest of the route to the mines being by means of the river. Of course dur- ' ing the winter season this route would be closed as far as the river is concern— ed. This road would do away with the difficulties of the Chilkat pass. It nat- urally would be a closer means of com- munication with San Francisco, and for that reason is not likely to be favored by the Canadian government. “The other route is about 500 miles ionger, but, being entirely within the dominion of Canada, is likely to receive consideration at the hands of the gov- ernment. The moneyed men of that sec- tion are willing to assist in any enter— prise of this character which will tend to develop the country. The attention of the world has been called to our country, and the idea that naught but fairy tales have been written about its wealth is being dissipated.” The Craze Unabated. The desire of the gold struck throng "to reach the diggings in the Klondike district resembles the craze of 1849. Peo- ple who have had no experience in min- ing or have undergone none of the hard— ships incident to such as will follow a trip to the Yukon country are clamor- ing for passage and straining every nerve to secure funds necessary to make tire trip. Many are sacrificing every- thing in order to visit the land that promises so much. Every steamship office in the city is literally overrun with people seeking information concerning the Klondike country. Those who have the money do not hesitate to pay for passage, trusting, in many instances, to good luck to give them food on which to subsist during the coming winter. The Excelsior, which leaves on Wednesday next, has a full passenger list, but big bonuses are being offered every day for a berth on Lshe vessel. The steamer Umatilla left for the north With 290 passengers and a full cargo of provisions. She goes to Port Townshend, where she connects with the City of Topeka, sailing direct to Juneau. The owners of the Umatilla have applied to the inspectors of hulls and boilers for permission to carry all the passengers that the vessels owned by the company will hold. . It is believed by many that the vessels now fitting at San Francisco and des- tined for Dawson City by way of St. Michael's will never reach the former place. The river begins to freeze about Sept. 10. and it is not possible for vessels leaving SanFrancisco after August to reach Dawson City. Exodus From Sitka and Juneau. Seattle. YVashu July‘2T.—The steamer City of Topeka arrchd here from Alas- ka early today. She brought no pas— sengers or gold from the Klondike fields. but reports that the miners are _ flocking toward Dyea by the score from Juneau and Sitka and that both of these places threaten to be depopulated. More Start For the Klondike. Fort Townshend, XVash., July 27.—The steamer Mcs'ico has just left here w1th 400 passengers. all except 530 being bound for the Klondike goldfields. They went well provisioned and equipped. Many have supplies for a three years’ stay. The party was made up of men repre- senting all callings and professions. in- cluding a number of veterans who join- 'ed the similar rush to the goldfields in California nearly half a century ago. The First Complaint. San Francisco, July 27.—~—The Pacific Coast Steamship people are much exer- cised over the action of the treasury de- partment in making Dyea 'a subport of fi entry. which, they claim, was done at the request of the Canadian Pacific Navigation company through the Do- minion government. The Canadian Pacific company operates a line of steamers between Victoria and Juneau and asked to have United States cus- toms ofiicers placed on board their boats, which they wanted to run through to Dyea direct. These officers were to collect duties, and thus obviate the necessity of landing cargoes at Juneau. The treasury department went even further and made Dyea a subport of entry. The local steamship companies say this wi‘l turn gold hunters from the east to the Canadian route,- to the injuly of the local line. Sale, of the Bonanza Mine. Baker City, Or., July 27.—The sale of the Bonanza mine has been consum- mated and the papers signed. The price paid was #750,000, and $50,000 was paid down. Half of the remainder is to be paid in 30 days and the balance in 60 days, although it is understood that all will be paid within the 30 days, as the buyers deposited the full amount in a New York, bank and had a certified check for the full amount with them on their arrival here. The purchasers are John M'. Patterson of Pittsburg, George Crawford of New York, N. P. Hayes of Philadelphia and J. S. Wal- lace of Denver. Albert, Louis, Emma, Edward and Frank Geiser had been the owners of the Bonanza for the last six years. _ An Important Step Has Been Taken 1: ‘of THE UNION metric. the Foreclosure Proceedings. Omaha, July 26.—-A petition has been filed in 'the United States circuit court asking that Judge William D. Cornish be appointed special master in the de- cree of foreclosure which is about to be issued against the Union Pacific rail- way to make the sale and execute the provisions of the decree. This petition is signed by all the parties in interest. 'The filing of this petition is regarded in railway circles as one of‘the most important steps yet taken in the fore- closure proceedings against the Unlon , Pacific railroad. It is believed that the appointment of special master will soon be announced and that the foreclosure sale will follow at an early date. The sale of the main line will take place in Omaha and that of the Kansas branches probably at Topeka. ' William D. Cornish has acted as spe— cial master in chancery in the Union Pacific receivership cases since the rail- road went into the hands of the receiv- ers. He is a resident of St. Paul, but his principal offices are located in the Union Pacific headquarters in this city. In company with General Solicitor Kel- ley of the Union Pacific he is now in Boston taking testimony regarding the interests that will be affected by the foreclosure. .. ' A TRUST or TRUSTS. An Industrial Combination That Will Control a Capital of $1,000,000.000- ' Chicago, July 26.—The Post says: “An industrial combination on a scale which will mark an epoch in centralization is promised in the near future. According to stock exchange gossip the following corporations are mentioned as likely soon to merge their identity into- one colossal whole: “Standard Oil company, United States Leather company, American Sugar Re- fining company, National Lead compa- ny, United States Rubber company, American Tobacco company, American Spirits Manufacturing company, Amer- ican Cotton Oil company, New Yor' Chicago and Bay State Gas company; total capital, $535,000,000. “To this amount of capital stock must be added the various sums represented by bonds of the above companies, to- gether with the appreciation in value some of the stocks—Standard oil alone representing nearly four times its nominal face value—which, together, will bring the total value of capital 'in- terested to double the above total, or in round figures $1,000.000,000. “The guiding spirit in this mammoth combination is said to be the Standard Oil company.” RIGHER THAN KLONDIKE. The Famous Peruvian Inka Goldfields Said to Have Been Found. San Francisco, July 26.—Recent ad- vices from Peru, which have been con-. firmed by C. De Moranda, a petroleum magnate now in this city, state that the wonderfully rich strikes reported from the Klondike region have been totally eclipsed by fabulous discoveries of gdid in the South American republic. In an interview Mr. Moranda says that there is no longer any doubt that the famous Inka goldfields, which have been considered as myths among the in- telligent people of Peru, have at last been discovered. The location of the newly discovered bonanzas is in the de- partments of Cuzco and Puna, in the eastern border of the country, which have long been famous for their rich- ness in precious metals. Among the successful prospectors in this new field is a Californian named Hardison, who left San Francisco six years ago in search of petroleum and penetrated into the interior. In Juni last. he took out of one of his many claims 2?!) pounds of gold, and many Englishmen are reported to have been. equally lucky. The Spanish-Japanese Alliance. Saint Sebastian, Spain, July ‘2§.~—-ln an. interview Senor ()nnovas dc: Castillo, the premier, deified that any proposal ol an aliiance of Spain with Japan had been made. He remarked that the neu United States miniszer to Spain had not hastened to present his letter of ap- pointment. Vie added that the govern- ment was still waiting for an expression of opinion from Captain General Vv'ey- ler on the proposed customs reform in Cuba. For the Letter Carriers. Washington, July 26.——Tlie treasury department has begun issuing warrants in payment of the judgments rendered by the United States court of claims in favor of letter CEIl‘l‘l(‘!‘S for work per- formed in excess of eight. hours a day The amount appropriated for this by congress in the general deficiency act was $720,133. . Err-Congressman Kelley Dead. ' Burlington, Kan, July 26.—ch. Har- rison Kelley, aged 61, died at his home in this city. He represented the Fourth district in congressand was defeated for re—election by Congressman Otis. He served through the war with distinction as captain of company B, Fifth Kansas cavalry. A Klondike Syndicate. Vallejo, Cal., July 26.——A Klondike syndicate has been formed here. Among the 'members are Admiral Kirland, com- mander of Mare island; W. H. Sker- rett. his clerk; General Whithorne and V. V. Harrier, who will send 0. B. Gen- try, an old miner, intothe frozen north \Von’ His Life. Omaha, July 26.—~The jury before which Dr. J. Sidney Goodmanson was tried at Ponca for murderinghis wife has returned a verdifit of not guilty. This was the second trial of Goodman- son, he having been convicted of the crime in April. Can’t Stop the Baltimore and Ohio. Fairmont, W'. 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