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sumed to afford an easier and cheaper
access to the lake.
The miners have made frequent con.
centrated efforts to improve the White
Trail, but rain has interfered with their
work and feeling would come over them
that the others were not as mucl. in
teresed as they, so a relaxation of energy
would soon follow. Percy Hamilton of
the Utopia believes that Correspondent
Sylvester Scovel of the New York World
will solve the difficulty. He says that
ScoveI was authorized by the m iners to
complete good trail from Skaguay to the
lake. in return for which it was to be
known as the World Trail. He will pro-
cure dynamite, employ a large mum Der of
miners at low rate and personally push
the work to completion. He will run his
trail about 1000 feet lower than the White
Trail and make it several miles shorter.
Mr.. Hamilton says that longshoremen
demand 81 an hour for their services in
handling packs brought over from vessels.
But few are making much progress on the
White Pass, as the rains have been fre-
quent for two or three weeks past and
when repairing has been done it went for
naught. Many packers who have started
from Skaguay have returned. and they
may wait until the snow appears and
makes the trip possibility.
There is population OF about 5000
mped from the beach to the foot of the
mountain. An occasional jam along the
trail delays the. pack train hours at time.
One of the Utopia's passengers was A. F.
Parker, who went over the trail from
Skaguay to Lake Bennett for the purpose
of viewing it and securing some definite
information rs to its condition. He takes
a more hopeful view than the general ran
over the trail. He says that any man accus-
toned 10 hard work and who can command
a horse will experience little difficulty in
getting over the forty-two miles via the
White Pass. He realizes that it is a hard
trip, slippery and rocky, but the expendi-
ture of not much labor will make it a good
road. Men who have no horses but have
money to pay for packing are going by
way of Dyea and the Chicoot Pass, but
many are getting over the White Pass and
doing their own packing. They pack
distance of from two 10 six miles, accord
ing to the trail, and then return for an
other load. They do not worry and fret,
but keep steadily plodding along. The
return trips rest them, and every day gets
them SO much farther along.
Mr.. Parker thinks that one trouble is
that too many men and boys who are not
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accustomed to hardships star t out without
appreciating what is before them and soon
grow discouraged and disconsolate. He
further says that many men make poor
selections in their horses and that lots Of
worthless cayuses have been pressed into
service and meet an early death. An OK
is worth more on trail than a horse, He
can carry m ore and does not get excited.
There are probably 1900 horses on the
route. A good many of them are frac-
tious ard cause trouble for those men who
have good horses. Oxen do not cut up in
that way. There are probably fifty oxen
on the trail. An OK is easily worth $500.
One man had pair and was several times
offered 5000 for them. Mr.. Parker further
said:
''Most of the swampy country over the
divide is corduroyed. The trail is narrow,
and ofttimes a pack train going up will
meet one coming back. The men will
talk, quarrel and waste time as to who
shall go back and give the other the road.
Running across the trail are many small
streams, caused by the melting glacier up
the mountain. At these places the trail
is slippery and causes poorly pack ed
uoISe W pip duu laii ooWH thO Auouu Jail
side.
Several of those now at Skaguay intend
to stay until December. when the river
will be frozen, and then go up on the ice
to the summit and cross over. By this
method the packing distance will DE some
what shorter. Most of the men here have
money and those who have none can
readily get work. For clearing off the
town site, unloading steamers, ETC., wages
are IS day. For packing fifty pounds a
certain distance, according TO the grade of
the trail man can get $40, and some
men can make this in day"
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out and punish the thief. These men
went to the tent of the suspected man and
found the missing sack. The man begged
for mercy, but the committee. satisfied of
his guilt decreed that he be Immediately
killed. The man was dragged from the
tent and tied right up to a pole. The
committeeman stood off short distance
and at word shot together. The thiefs
body was pierced in six places. Feeling
their duty done and sick of their task
the vigilantes left at once, not even walt
ing to put the bleeding form beneath the
ground. For three days it hung there, in
full view of those passing with their
packs. The odor emanating from the de-
caying body became so offensive that two
men cut it loose, and carrying it up hill
side covered it with pile of stones.
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They did not have horses to pack their
outfits over the summit via Chilcoot Pass,
and found the dangers too great by way
of the White Pass. The reports brought
back indicate very little change in the
condition of affairs at the northern points
of entrance into the Yukon country
While.a large number OF prospectors are
succeeding in reaching Lake Linderman
by way of Dyea, yet it is only those with
horses who are meeting with any degree
of success. The tide of humanity has
hurried to Skaguay because it is pre-
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ALL TELL A SAD STORY.
Letters From Gold Seekers Set
Forth the Diff culties in Cross
ing the Trails

Letters From Gold Seekers Set
Forth the Diff culties in Cross
ing the Trails.
VICTORIA, B. c., Aug. 30.-Of all the
men heard of on the Skaguay trail, and a
very large mum Der of letters were received
to-day, only three, and they had lighter
outfits than the most of the parties, have
got their goods through to the lakes and
are ready. to sail down the river to KIon-
dixie. Six thousand or more are camped
at Skaguay or are fighting their way
across with very poor chances of success
in most cases. Here is an extract from
letter, which sizes up the situation:
Trails over which many now are pack.
ing on foot and horse are extremely d fl
cult and dangerous TO men and beast;
huge and steep rocks to climb over, and
when the weather is wet deep mud to
struggle through; paths so narrow. Dor.
dering in places on precipitous heights,
where a slip means certain death. Nu-
merous horses and mules have already
been lost. A few days ago as many as
eleven animals perished either in falling
over or through other accidents in cross
ing White Pass in one day alone. The
loss of pack animal invariably means to
M an of slender capital an abandonment
of the journey. Then, too, how few seem
to be bic to realize the effect of the rigor-
Gus Alaskan winter upon even men of
hardy constitutions!
'Those who intend wintering in Ska
quay must not forget that it will be hard
time, especially in tents, with tenn pe ra-
ture 80 degrees below The freezing point.
Winter commences shortly, and the snow
falls to depth of three or four feet. With
such large population the unsanitary
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SHOT FOR STEALING FLOUR
An Unknown Man Put to Death on
the Skaguay Trail by Vigi-
lance Committee.

SEATTLE, WASH, Aug 29.-An un-
known man has been shot on tie Skaguay
trail by committee of vigilantes, and his
bones are now rotting beneath pile OF
rocks within few rods of the pass This
news was brought down by the steamer
Utopia, whic arrived this morning at 3
o'clock from Skaguay. The story IN gen.
eral Is all that can be learned, the details
being unknown among the Uiopia's six
passengers. Some time ago sack of -four
was stolen. Suspicion pointeG to man
who was encamped near the summit.
A committee of six was chosen 10 ferret
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MRS. JORY AND HER GUN.
A PluCky San Jose Woman Tries
to Shoot an Agent of Steam
ship Company.

A PluCky san jose woman tries
to Shoot an Agent of Steam
ship Company.
SEATTLE, WASH, Aug. 30.-Mrs. Josie
Jory of San Jose, Cal, a plucky little
woman 81 years of age, came within
hairs breadth of winning the distinction
OF shedding the first blood in Skaguay.
Her intended victim was A. L. Parker of
Seattle, formerly an Episcopal minister,
but now the representative of the char
terer of the steamer Utopia. Captain John
OBrien OF the Utopia related the dra-
matte incident to THE CALL correspondent
to-day as follows:
The Utopia arrived at Skaguay on Sum
day from Seattle, August %. Among her
passengers were Edward Jory OF San
Jose and his wife, who are eking for
tune in the Klondike. Under the terms
of agreement with the steamship COM
pany the effects of the passengers were to
be landed at high water mark, but when
the steamer dropped anchor in Skaguay
harbor Parker & Hamilton the COM
pany's agents. who went north on the
Utopia, refused TO furnish lighters on
which to transfer the freight and baggage
TO the shore. There was a great outcry
from the indignant passengers, but the
agents were deaf to either their threats or
entreaties, and finally an appeal was made
10 Captain O'Brien. He promised to give
what money he had TO charter lighters
With and also rendered the use OF the
ships boats to help land the effects. The
work of discharging began, Captain
O'Brien giving each passenger who hired
lighters half cent for each pound OF
freight he had.
Jory and his vile were exceedingly
anxious to get their effects ashore. They
had 5000 pounds but refused to hire
lig hter. because the company had agreed
to land their freight. Jory appealed TO
Captain O'Brien and was told he could
have the use of one of the ships boats,
but that did not satisfy him. 1t was COM
Ing on night, he said. and the boat could
not carry all his goods, which he insisted
must be landed before dark. Then the
skipper offered to give him SIS to help pay
for lighter, but that offer was also re-
iected. just then Jory saw Parker stand.
ing on the deck near by and sprang upon
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TO DOCK ON PUGET SOUND.
Request of the Owners of the Port
land Granted by the Navy
DeDartm9nt,

WASHINGTON. D. c., Aug. 30-The
Navy Department has received tele-
graphic request from the owners of the
Alaskan steamer Portland which has just
arrived at Seattle, asking permission to
dock the vessel in the Government dry
dock on Puget Sound. This permission
is asked to avoid the delay which would
result if she were obliged to go to San
Francisco to drydock, as her owners de-
sire to make another trip with her TO
Alaska before navigation on the Yukon
River closes.
The Navy Department granted the re-
Quest
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Clean-Up at Caribou.

VANCOUVER. B. c., Aug. 3O.-A tele-
gram was received yesterday from the
Superintendent of the Caribou Hydraulic
Mining Company stating that the result
OF the cleanup which was completed on
the 26th inst. is that the amalgam
amounts to $685. ounces, of the estimated
value OF $50. 500. This is the product OF
forty-seven days washing with two giants.
It is thought the total cleanup for the
season will amount to not more than
$780,
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The letter was referred to the Board of Trustees.
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GOLD-SEEKERS RETURN.

Fifteen Men Disheartened by the
Obstacles That Obstruct the
Overland Route.
SEATTLE, WASH, Aug. 30-The steam
er Utopia arrived IN port early this morn
ing with about fifteen passengers from
Dyea and Skaguay. The returning gold
seekers became disheartened al the SEEM
ingIy insurmountable obstacles that
barred their entry into the land of golden
promise, so decided to give up the task.
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Sale of Land i'm 18th Section.

In accordance with an order Of the Auditor
l. of Public Accounts, of this State, viii
sell at public auction, to the last and highest
bidder, at the front door of the Court House,
in the town of Benton, Louisiana, between the
hours of II o'clock in the forenoon and in
the afternoon, on Saturday, September 18th,
1897, that portion of the Sixteenth Section of
Township 20 North, Range l. West, that now
remains unsold, being fractional east half Of
southeast quarter of section l6, township 20.
range II of the Northwest Land District of
Louisiana.
Terms of Sale-One-tenth part Of the pur-
chase price is to be paid in cash, and the
remainder in nine equal annual installments,
bearing interest from date of sale at the rate
of eight per cent per annuul, interest payable
annually. The purchaser is to give his notes
for the installments with good personal secur
ity, together with special mortgage on the
land bought to secure the payment thereof
No bid less than the appraisement will be cried
W. II. SCANLAND,
Parish Treasurer.
Benton La August 5, 1897.
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SheriH'S Sale.

The Hicks Company, Limited, Nv,
The Martin Lumber Company, Limited. ''@'
The FlorsheiIa Bros. Dry Goods Com ~,
pany, Limited, vs.. 20,
The Martin Lumber Company, Limited 7'S4
w. B. Boggs )No
vs.. &c.
The Martin Lumber Company, Limited. ''~'
In Second District Court Bossier Parish. La.
Dy virtue of wrts and orders of sale issued
ID in the above named suits, and to me direct
ed, will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front door
of the Court House, in the town of Benton, La ,
within the legal hours of sale, on Saturday,
August %, 1897, the following described prop
erty to-wit:
One Saw Mill Plant, with Engines, Boilers,
Saws, Carriers, Pumps, Belts. &c; one Plain
ing Mill, with attachments and appurtenances;
one old Saw Mill outfit, &c: one old Palmer;
a lot of Lumber on yards at Bolinger, contain
ing 500 900 feet, more or less; one lot black
smith tools, hay and mixed feed, a Stock of
Merchandise, Office and store fixtures. &c.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to the benefit
of appraisement.
AR. THOMPSON, Sheriff
Benton, La, August -, 1897.
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SheTif'S Sale.

W. A. Martin } No; 1909:
vs.. In District Court, BOSSlef
j. c. Rushing. } Parish, La
Dy virtue of writs of feri facias issued in
ID the above entitled suit, and to ME iii
rectcd, have seized and will proceed to sell
at publiciauction to the last and highest bid
the town of Benton, La, within the legal
bours of sale, on Saturday, August 2sth, 1897,
the following described property, to-wit:
The southwest quarter of southwest quarter
of section four (4), and northwest quarter Of
northwest quarter OF section nine (9). township
twenty (2l), range thirteen Q3), containing
80 acres, more or less, in Bossier Parish, La
The above described property seized as the
property of defendant, j. c. Rushing.
Terms Of Sale-Cash, subject to the ,nefit
OF appraisement.
Benton, La, July %, 1897.
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This Great State.

The melon crop is immense in
Claiborne parish.
Lake Providence will have several
new stores this fall.
Work will soon begin on new
hotel building in Lake Providence.
The iron draw bridge across Bayou
Plaquemine will be completed by the
first of January.
The Gonzales public school build
ing, in Ascension parish, was blown
down by violent storm on the 18th.
Only fifteen per cent of the lands
in West Carroll parish ale in cultiva-
ton. There are open plantations in
numbers that have not a tenant on
them.
The town council of Franklin has
closed a contract for tie erection of
a system of waterworks in that town,
to cost $4,000, and to be erected
not later than five months.
The Banner-Democrat tells how it
is in Lake Providence: Tho citizens
of our town, who were not interested
in the barbecue on Wednesday, gave
more than the business houses?"
cit will be the middle of Septem
Der before cotton picking will com.
mence," says the Banner-Democrat
of East Carroll. cat this time last
year cotton was being marketed"
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United States Senator J. z. George
died at Mississippi City, Miss, last
Saturday evening. He was born iu
Monroe county, Ga, Oct. 20, 1920.
Senator George was one of the ablest
and purest men in public life in the
United States, and his death is a
great national loss.
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Frank SerWich.
The Popular Restaurant and Hotel
of Shreveport for Ladies, Gen
tlemen and Children.

Shell and bulk Oysters for families;
salt water and shell Fish of all kinds.
Meals, best in the city, for rs cents.
Lunch Counter and short orders
in the best style. Open day and
night.
Ten new and elegantly furnished
Rooms just opened up stairs over the
Restaurant.
The finest and best accommoda-
tons in Shreveport; either American
or European plan. Location central
right in the heart of the city
Everything neat, new and first
class
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Photographs.

The studio, No. COL Texas street,
known as the "THE STAR GAL
LERY,' has been remodeled through
out, and is now the largest and most
modern place of the kind in Shreve-
port. Call and examine our work
before going elsewhere. We can
save you money. Satisfaction guar
anteed. Respectfully,
j. DAMBLY.
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The best paid special writer's of
New York are those who give the
most entertaining accounts of things
that have not happened. Any boy
from crossroads newspaper Office
can report facts.
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the school and put in prosperous

the school and put in prosperous
condition.
I regret, MIR. Editor, trespassing
so largely on your valuable space,
and with this article 1 desire to dis
miss the matter SO far as appearing
in public print any more, and hope
this will be the end of newspaper
controversy.
B. A. KELLY, Trustee,
Representing IS School patrons.
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Have 1t Done by Us.

Our Crayons are the best in Amer
lea !; our Pastels are unequaled; our
Oil Paintings will suit the most fas
tidious. Call and be convinced.
The BR1cE PoRTRAIr Co.,
G25 Texas Street, Shreveport, La.
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No nation can afford to sustain
anything but the best of reputation
throughout the courts and markets
of the world. Golden said that the
rise of English trade was largely due
to the English trademarks, because
they represented in all parts of the
earth honesty and intelligence. For
a great people as we'll as for small
man honesty is the best policy.
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Homestead Entry No. 5260.

Land Office at Natchitoches, La !
July II, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support of his
claim and that said proof will be made before
the Clerk of the District Court, at Benton, La,
on August 90, 1897, viz: Homestead Entry
No. 5260-Green G. Allen-for the southeast
quarter of the southeast quarter of section 10,
section 10, township 90 North, range IL West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz: J. B. Blount aud N. w.
Stewart, of Bolinger P. o., La, G. N. Goodwin
and l. U. Malone, of Red Land p. O., La
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
July Is, 1897. aug 10
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Senator S. D. McEnery's explana-
ton of his vote for the Infamous
Dingley tariff bill recalls the Indiana
Democratic explanation of a Repub-
lican victory in that State: "They
bought US, 'd--n EN-"
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StTNy Sale.

Estrayed before me J. P. Gleason, Justice of
" the Peace, ward S, on July IL. 1897, by
j. E. Adger, and will be sold at j E. AID ger 3
sale, on Saturday, August 30, 1897, one Red
Spotted Mich Cow, about years old. Also,
her calf and yearling, marked overbit under
bit and crop in right ear, split in left ear. Has
been on place about years.
Appraised at $40.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, &C., or the same
will be sold according to law.
j. P. GLEASON, j.. p
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StrNy Sale.

Estrayed before H. Barnacastle, J. P. Ward
~ e, Bossier parish, by w. T. Bullock, and
September 4, 1897, one Bay Horse Pony, about
years old, with blaze face, branded with
horse shoe on left shoulder, about - hands
high. Appraised at $40.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property and pay charges.
J W. ONEAL Constable
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The fact that the can-can was
danced in Egypt 5000 years ago may
be offered in substantiation of the
assertion that if the world is not get
ting better it is certainly no worse.
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1t is reported that Florida will get
some relief from the hated watt r
hyacinth. A red spider is said to be
rapidly destroying the plants.
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Aschool that teaches good, straight
English is all ,ight-would that many
of our knowledge factories did not
try to teach SO many other things.
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To Samuel Douglas McEnery: "And
he cast down the pieces of silver in
the temple, and departed, aud went
and hanged himself"
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Sherif'S Sale.
Southern Lumber Co., Limited,

Mrs. NJ j. Weaver.
No. 100. In Justice Peace Court, Ward 2,
Bosser Parish, La.
Dy virtue of a writ of tieri facas issued
ID in the above named suit, and to me di
at public auction, to the last and highest bid
der, at the front door of the Court House, in
the town OF Benton, La, within the legal
hours of sale, on Saturday, August 2lst, 1897.
the following described property, to-wit:
7 Head of Oxen.
= Wagons, bows and chains.
The above described property seized as the
property of the defendant, Mrs. NJ. J. Weaver.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to the benefit
of appraisement.
AR. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La, August S. 1897.
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Notice.

TNhe books are open at the Court House for
l. the registration of all legal voters of
Bossier, and as it will take considerable time
to make the present registration, l suggest
that the people take the advantage of the op-
portnnity when in Benton, and not wait for the
appointments, which are I'd be made and filed
later. No one will be allowed to vote who has
not registered.
H.H. MONTGOMERY Registrar
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The most disagreeable discovery
yet, with regard to the Yukon gold
district, is that most of it is in British
America.
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The State Treasurer makes state
ment that only three-fourths of the
property in North Carolina is on the
tax list.
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Western cabbage, potatoes and
onions kept constantly on hand, at
Dowell s. Beasley's.
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OF the 81 cotton mills in this coun-
try 81 are in operation in the South.
ern States.