ALASKA FORUM
(OFFICIAL PAPER)
THE FORUM PUBLISHING CO.
J, R. Wingate Rditor and Manager.
VOLUMK 3- No. y.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, IQQ2.
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EDITORIAL.
The Forum is working for the
best interests of the miners in this
district. We have done so consist
ently for the past two years and at
this time feel the present reputa
tion of the Rampart district is due
in no small way to the knowledge
of our rich placets, spread b oad
cast thro these columns. We want
every miner in this district to place
his name on our subscription list.
The railroad promoters wrho are
agitating a railroad from tidewater
to the Yukon, have a great deal in
their favor. The knowledge of the
great mineral richness of the coun
try to be tapped is increasing daily
and assures a handsome interest on
such an investment.
A recent arrival from Dawson
states that a number of money men
there are keeping an eye on this
district as a field for investment.
He is of the opinion that some of
these men will be in Rampart this
fall
Wm. j. bryai has announced
that he will not be a presidential
candidate in 1904. It has caused
no surprise.
Each day marks the arrival of a
few boat loads of newcomers. All
acrree that Dawson is on the wane.
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\ The banks own everything and ev
erybody and are now applying the
thumb screws.
Thk summer mail service has
not been up to the mark. We al
ways seem to get a better and more
regular service in winter than we
do in summer.
The Nazina river diggings back
of Valdez, are turning out remark
ably rich. Rex gulch was cross
cut and a paystreak 120 feet wide
was developed
Both houses at Sydney passed a
billon Aug 14 enfranchising wom
enin New South Wales.
River Notes.
The North Star arrived from the
lower river last night.
The Hannah passed Nulato yes
terday morning. She is due here
Monday.
The Jeff Davis with Inspector
Tiltheriy aboard passed down river
Thursday. She was on a bar for
three days near Ft. Yukon and was
pulled off by the Eeah.
The Isom will be the next boat
behind the Hannah. The Rock
Island will leave St. Michael Sept.
4th and will be the last upriver
boat this season. The Hannah
leaves Dawson Sept. 20th. This
will be the last down river boat.
The following passengers left on
the Seattle No. 3.
Circle. C. P. Kronk, E. Brown
Dawson. F\ Siekler, W. Gor
dan, A. H. Dane, P. M. Olson, C.
Nelson, A. Hebb, E. L,. Gaetz, Ii.
Three Star Hemiessy-Jamaica Ilum
Blackberry Brandy-Scotch and
Irish Whiskies—Cognac **
-W. 1. LACY'S FAMOUS WHISKIES.- V
BolaeiTTiaiT Beer, $12 doz,
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©gr SANCHEZ & HAY A CIGARS.
J. ANlCJCi^ PROP.^
TUB
Straight Goons Oitr Spkcialty*
Wines, Liquors, and Cigars. *
Scotch, Irish, and Bourbon
WHISKIES.
Anlieuser Beer. $12. dozen.
«J. J. MORGAN.
Freighting
V
Goods packed to any creek
in the Rampart district.
General Jobbing
Wood delivered in an)' quantity. * -
Give us a share of your business- *.
A. J. STOKL. f
Morse, L- Powell, H. Hobson, C.
Swanson, M. J. Sweeny, C. Step- J
ban, Mrs. Stephan, G. Ostroh, J.
Couper, Joe Martin, J. Halliday.
W.S. Walcott, M. T. McGraw.
Ft. Hamlin. J. Frank, R. Gra
ham, John Palm, J. Johnson.
Eagle. Louisa Lawrence.
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