The Klondyke.

Manawatu Herald, 1 September 1898, Page 3

The Klondyke.

(Per Frisco Mail.) Frisco, August 10. Vessels are constantly returning from Alaska, bringing miners from the Klondyke country and the gold accumulated by them. The winter's clean up can scarcely be said to be dissappointing and the majority of the miners coming out return when they can arrange their affairs. Many have won handsome fortunes, and almost all declare their faith in the new Eldorado and in their own holdings there. Notwithstanding this the " Klondyke boom " may be said to have "burst. It | has become evident that the territory known to be gold producing is covered with claims, and the gold seekers must be prepared to pay handsome sums for these, or endure great and unknown hardships in searching for new discoveries. Many men will take their families to Dawson City this i summer and most of the north bound -travellers now have well defined aims of starting business enterprises of various sorts.

Dawson City is declared to be an habitable spot, and residences, business places, and even churches and school houses have sprung up during the winter. Well built log houses keep out the cold and many of these have become comfortable and permanent homes. The carrying trade of the summer will be considerable, as quantities of supplies are needed by thousands of people, who rushed North when the boom was at its height, and who are j determined to stay until their sacrifices J have met with substantial reward. |