. The Yukon Territory, its history and resources . duringthe summer. There are three seams of 8, 12 and 20 feetrespectively. There is an incline shaft of 240 feet, which hasbeen run at an angle of forty-five degrees. A railroad has been constructed from the mines to theYukon river, a distance of fourteen miles, at a cost of$400,000, several large bridges having to be erected along theroute. From this point the coal is brought to Daw^son by thecompanys steamers. If arrangements can be made with the different companiesoperating and contemplating the installation and operation ofdredges in tlie K
. The Yukon Territory, its history and resources . duringthe summer. There are three seams of 8, 12 and 20 feetrespectively. There is an incline shaft of 240 feet, which hasbeen run at an angle of forty-five degrees. A railroad has been constructed from the mines to theYukon river, a distance of fourteen miles, at a cost of$400,000, several large bridges having to be erected along theroute. From this point the coal is brought to Daw^son by thecompanys steamers. If arrangements can be made with the different companiesoperating and contemplating the installation and operation ofdredges in tlie Klondike and Fortymile districts, the Sour-dough Coal Company propose to instal a large power plant atthe coal miiios to furnish power to dredges, as well as light toDawson and Fortymile. Electricity is being furnished inDawson at the present time by a plant belonging to thecompany, who have already contracted to furnish power todredges in the Tvlondike district, and as soon as the demandfor power oxceeds the capacity of the present plant, a large. 3iO s ao a,o a 3 s co J3 o bo 0) MINING 65 plant Avill be constructed at tlie coal mines on Coal creek. Apreliminary survey has already been made with the view ofconstructing a trunk line from the mines to Dawson. Besides the power and liglit which this company will beprepared to furnish, they also contemplate the introduction ofa system of heating by electricity as a substitute for fuel. Sofar the principal fuel in Dawson has been wood, and duringiho past few years a considerable quantity of coal has beenused. Though no definite arrangements have been iniidc, yetthe company are of the opinion that if such a system can beintroduced it will be possible to furnish the electricity for thispurpose at a cheaper rate than either coal or wood can beobtained. It is estimated that coal can be mined for 50 centsper ton, and as the company propose to instal a plant at themine, a saving of from $8 to $10 per ton on transportationwill be saved. Th
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