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Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-03

This musical instrument made a horrible
grating noise, which was sufficient to frighten
anything but turkeys. When properly han,
died, it may sound very similar to the call
of wild turkey gobbler, and the boys had
used it effectively more than once in calling to-
gether flock of wild turkeys.
At the edge of the hummock the two boys
met about ten minutes later. George was
struggling under the weight of big, muzzle-
loading shotgun, while James Leld the corn
fiddle in his hand ready to play on it.
'They roost somewhere over this way" said
James, pointing with his finger to a dense
part OF the low hommock. I'VE must get
around on the other side and then call them
to u.s."
"Well, you lead the way, and I'll follow
This gun is so heavy that can't get along
very fast"
A Florida hummock is not very pleasant
place to work your way through, and the
boys made slow work of it. The tropical
avenue as soon as it was made, and the boys
could not see their own path behind them
dozen feet. The ground was soft and boggy,
and IN places the saw-palmettos were SO
plentiful that they scratched the hands of the
two young hunters as they pushed their way
through them.
"Listen!" suddenly exclaimed James. ''Was-
MT that the old gobbler?"
"I heard something" replied George, rest
ing his gun on the ground; "but 1 don't know
what it was"
"There it goes again." whispered James.
at must be turkey. Blow on your fd-
de-"
A horrible grating noise soon echoed in the
forest, silencing the song of the birds around.
1t had the harsh, wavering and unevenly mod
ulated gobble of the wild turkey. The two
young hunters crouched down behind a clump
of palmettos as James made the noise. In a
short time there was a responsive gobble from
distant part of the hommock.
"The old gobbler is getting mad" whispered
George "He thinks another gobbler is trying
to call his nock away from him."
James kept up the noise, answering the old
gobbler in defiant outbursts. The old male
bird was apparently drawing nearer, for his
gobble sounded palmer and louder every min
ute.
In a short time there was cracking of
sticks and dead leaves, and then out of an ad-
iacent clump of palmettos the red head of the
big turkey gobbler suddenly appeared. Half a
dozen turkeys were with him.
"Now fre!" whispered James, suddenly
ceasing his din with the fiddle.
George raised the old fowling-piece to his
shoulder, took quick aim and fired. The old
gobbler gave a sudden spring and uttered a
loud shrek, and then disappeared in the
busnes.
Without waiting to see the result of his
first shot, George aimed the second barrel at
the flock of astonished turkeys Then, drop
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ping his piece, he started to run after his
game.
One turkey was killed outright, and an
other one wounded. James seized this one,
while George started in hot pursuit after the
old gobbler, which was also severely wounded.
The gobbler, however, was not to be caught
so easily. Although wounded in the wing
and SIDE, the bird could get through the bushes
about as fast as the boys.
Suddenly the gobbler broke through the
dense glades and ran out on strip of land
that projected thirty or forty feet out into a
deep lagoon. The old bird seemed to be cor
nered then.
But, no; with sudden spring and heavy
tiutter OF the wings, he managed to get across
the water to small island of cypress trees
about forty feet distant.
Ga, dear, he's got away from us!' shouted
George.
ctsIsat LS9a lG9ba s gaep screamed James, in his ex
Sure enough big alligator had been sun
ming itself near the island, and as soon as
the gobbler sought refuge on the island its
wicked eyes winked and binked knowingly.
The alligator was close to the turkey, and
after raising its head stealthily, it took sud
den dive toward it and seized the gobbler in
its huge jaws
"If we only had the gun here I'd have that
rascaPs hide |" ruefully exclaimed Georye.
"My but isn't he, big fellow? 1 don't want
him to get hold of me-"
But what's that noise behind us?' sud
denly inquired James, looking fearfully
| around
"a rattler! rattler!" the two exclaimed
almost in breath.
In following the tur key. the boys had dis
turbed a big Tattesnake from its sleep, but
they were so intent on pursuing their game
that they had not heard the ominous rattle.
The snake was now coiled up about thirty
feet away, swing its head from side to side
in threatening manner.
"Isn't he whopper?" said George fear.
fully. "And he's right in our path, too. We
can't get back to the mainland without run
ming across him"
"We can't swim around him, either. for
there's that big gator" whispered James
''What'n we do, anyhow"
| Indeed that was serious question with the
boys now. They were actually penned in bv
a rattlesnake on one side and b.r alligator
on the other.
Neither reptile would attack them if thev
remained quiet; but that meant that they had
to stay there until either the snake or sll;ga-
tor got tired of remaining in one spot
1t was queer and dangerous trap into
which they had become caught. The ueclr of
land on which they stood was narrow. low
and damp, and the boys could not sit down
! and rest themselves,
The rattler remained in its defiant posit;on
watching the two lads sharply.
] The alligator, after eating the turkey, quiet
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sleep
Maybe we can escape this way, and the old
fellow won't bother u.s." said James,
He stepped into the water, but his foot had
no sooner touched bottom than the huge
gator opened its eyes and made a motion to
enter the water, too.
"It won't do, James-it won't do. He'll
snap you up in notime."
1t was evident that the boys could not es.
cape by the water side, and then they turned
their attention to the snake.
They looked around for some big chunk Of
wood to throw at the reptile, but there wasn't
piece large enough near them.
"We'n have to wait until he gets ready to
go, that's all" said James, decidedly. ut
won't do to make him angry"
And that was the only conclusion that the
boys could come to- and they both remained
one leg and then on the other. Their feet
were wet, and they felt very uncomfortable.
The rattler finding everything quiet, lower
ed its head and closed its eyes to finish its
nap; -, d.
the first noise which the boys made reused
the two watchful enemies, and two pairs of
wicked eyes cleaned at them.
The morning soon slipped away and the sun
began to go down the western skv. 1t was a
long wait, and the boys fretted and worried.
They thought of the oranges, which were
not yet picked, and of their father return
ing home to find that the work was not fin
ished.
As their last and only resort, the boys kept
shouting and screaming, almost crying, for
pains began to shoot up their legs from their
wet feet. No one seemed to be within calling
distance.
The sun slowly sank lower and lower toward
the western horizon, and night was near at
hand.
"Oh, dear, what can we do! Wen get kill
ed if we stay here after dark" sobbed James.
"Help, help, help" he then shrieked in des-
peration.
The bows started as they heard this re-
sponse. Then they answered it with re
peated cries. Some one was coming to their
In about fifteen minutes Mr.: Bullock pushed
his way through the hummock to the strange
He He had brought his gun with him, and it
did not take him long to fill the rattler with
heavy bucllshot. The boys then stepped across
the dead body of their enemy and reached the
SO YOU have had pretty good scare,
reckon" said Mr.. Bullock, as he looked at the
two frightened faces. "Well, l was going to
scare you with whip for not obeying me,
but / think you have been punished enough
for your disobedience. You can go home now
while skin this rattler."
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morning till night, and am T. go,
ing to have it no more, You understand
now"
'But, after we get 'em picked, can't we go
after the wild turkeys? There's big roost
of 'em down in the low hommock."
"You can't get 'em picked before night,
and have any time TO hunt. So that ends it. J"
But, father"
at amt no use, tell you"
Mr.. Bullock twirled his long whip around
his head and made a resounding snap with
the lash.
The two half-asleep mules started at the
sound, and lazily pulled the heavy load of
oranges down the sandy road. The two boys,
with their orange clippers in their hands,
stood silently in their places and watched the
retreating cart as it slowly disappeared in the
pine woods.
"Its too mean for anything!" said George;
then, as he turned to his brother: ''Them
turkeys won't be there another day. reck-
on, and Wen miss the finest sport of the
season I wish these old oranges was some
where else"
"Never mind" hopefully replied James, as
he looked at the golden fruit over his head.
"Maybe we can get 'em picked before night,
and then we'll go, and have some sport"
CHATS so. Let's get to work at once" en-
Enthusiastically chimed in George.
With their bags slung over their backs, the
two boys then mounted the ladders, and began
clipping the oranges with a will. For a long
time nothing could be heard but the monot-
onous click click, click of their big scissors as
the golden fruit was cut from the tree.
The two were so latent upon their work
that they forgot to talk.
Then they began to get tired. They had
emptied their bags a dozen times, and the
trees were beginning to look bare, when George
ooh, it's too bad to miss them turkeys
"Ies, it is," assented James, 'I hear the
old gobbler now. He must be right near the
edge of the hummock."
7That's So. reckon he's maxim fun of us.
He knows we can't go for him."
They looked wistfully at the hummock for
a while, and then George burst out Secid-
edy: ,
fellow and get back time enough to finish
these trees I'll steal up to the house and get
the gun, and you get the eorn-fddle."
"Al right"
The two bows then separated. George made
a detour of the grove, and entered the house
from the back, while James stole up to the
packing house where his favorite corn-fdde
was kent.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-03
Copyright by james Elverson.

CGpyflght Dy Jumes EIyefson.
~0ON'T say anything more about it.
! You've got to pick them oranges to-
day, and get 'em ready for market
"A early tomorrow morning. It's moth
~ ing but hunting and hunting from
morning till night. and l amt 60
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
ORDNANCE BO. 82

Ordinance regulating the sale of poisOns
 iu the Town of SkaRWay.
 Bs 1t ordained by the Common Council
 of the Town of SkaEway. SECTION, Livery aPotheCaryI druggest, or other person, who shall sell and deliver any arsenic, corrosive sublimate, prussiC acid, or any other substance or liquid usually denOminated poisonous, without having the word "Poison" written or printed upon a label attached tJ the phiaI, box, or parcel, in which the same is sold, or who shall sell and deliver any tartar emetiC without having the true name thereof written or printed upon label attached to the phial, box, or parcel, containing the same, shall upon con. yictiOu thereof before the Municipal l Magistrate be deemed guilty of a mis- | demeanCr and shall be fined not les5 than Five Dollars S5.OO) nor more than Twenty Five DOlla.s (S25.OOl. SECTION, -2-NO person shall sell or give any poison, or poisonous substance uithout recording in 8 book, 10 be kep' for that purpose, the name of the per. son receiving said poison, and his or her residence, excepting upon the written order or prescription offs me regularly authorized practiciug physician, whose name must be attached to such order. Such book shall be kept open for in- speCtion.
 Section s3-No person shall sell, give or dispose Of any poison or poisonous substance except upon the order or pre- S ription of @ regularly authorized or practicing physiCiar, without attaching 10 the phial, box or parcel containing such poisonous sul stance, 8 label with the name and residence of such person and the word ''poi> on" all printed up- ou 1t with red ink, together with the name of such person written or printed thereon in plain an legible characters.
 Section Amy person infringing any of the provisions or this ordinance shall, upon ConvicJiOnsther ereOf before MuniCi- pal Magistrate, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanOr, and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding twenty-five dollars (s25,00l
 This ordinance shall be 10 force and effect from and after its passage.
 Passed March 5, 1907. Approved March 5, 1907
 E, J, SHAW,
 President of the Council. MATHEW BRIDGE,
 Clerk.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
DAILY INLAND
 WEATHER REPORT

The report of weather conditionsS at 8 o'clock this morning ac points on the line of the White Pass and in the Yukon valley follows:
 Glacisr-Clear, calm, 30 above. Whit. Pass-CIear, calm, 30 above. Fraser-Clear, calm, 30 above, Log Cabiu-Cloudy, calm. IS above. Bsurstt-Clear, calm, IS above, Peuulugton-CIear, calm, F above. Caribou-Clear, calm. 30 above. Whitaborse-Clear, calm, 30 above. A,l.r-Clear, calm, 9 above. Lower Labarge-Clear, south wind, 32 above.
 Hootaliuqua-Clsar, calm, 23 above. Big saImou-Clear, calm, 32 above. Yukon Crossing calm, 39 above.
 Seikirk-Clear, calm, 2S above. Stewart-Clear, calm, 2S above. OgtIvie-CIear, calm, 30 above, Daws0u-Clear, calm, 8 above. Fortgnfle-Clear, calm, % above.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
WINS CASE
J, H. Causten Gets Decision Against Capt. Barnttte

Adyices were received from Seattle on the Jefferson that Judge GriEn has given q. II. Causteo judgment against Capt. E. T. Rarnetts, the Fairbanks millionaire, in the sun of slOO,OOO and adfudging Mr. Causlen an owner of one Ghlrd Of alI Capt. Barnette's Tanana in- teres.s, including his mining, mercan- tile and banking properties.
 J. Fl. CauStsu is collector Of customs for Porto Rico and formerly was con- necled with .he Alaskan customs ger vice. He alsg d that whi.s stationed st Nome be grub stsked Capt. Barnette and that as @ result of the money he advanced BarneJte made @ fortune at Fairbanks and in toe Panama. He sued for a partnership accounting, and the judgment just rendered is the result of the suit
 The case will probably be appealed.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
BIG TIME
Arctic Brothers Install Of- Hcars and Enjoy SelVes-C

The Arctic Brotherhood installed itB officers for the ensuing year last might snd enjoyed one Of the most delightful social entertainments of the year.
 Dr. L.. s. Keller, past grand Arctic chief was th9 installing officer. Alter The installation the new Arctic chief, Matthew Bridge, made speech in which he outlined the work of the order. He made several announce. msnts that were Of interest, including one that the order will probably ,esIab- lish 8 frse library lin the near future, He said, also, that the ball would be rearraugsd, making tt more suitable for dancers, entertainments, etc. A hardwood floor will be put in and b. foo, stage erected in the rear.
 Frank Hewett, of the HewetJ Com paay, entertained those who were present with moving pictures aud illustrated sOms songs that were rendered by N A. Snow. Mir, Snow and the Ask brothers gave some inter- ssgl0g numbers.
 There wss 8 dance and refreshments were served after the program. The following officers were installed;
 Matthew Bridge. Arctic chief; Rob- erJ Sheldon, vice-Arctic chief; $. F.. Co.Jreu, recorder; E. N. CuIbertson, keeper of nuggets. l., F. BayLess, chsplain: J. W. Shearer, C. IC. Shea, John Grashsl, DrI.. s. Keller and F. l.. Webster. trustees W. C, AugslI, camp cook: J. M. Culbsrts0u, trail guide; Harold Har,wigson, trail blazer: J. J; Chambers, keeper of inner toll gate George Mowl, keeper of outer toil gate.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
HAVANA HAS MORE
 THAN 5000 PEOPLE

Fairbanks, April l6-The Tanana Directory Company has compiled 8 directory which is soon to be issued, showing a population Of more than S, 1000 person for Fairbanks, Cinema, and the surrounding creeks, Baker Hot Springs and Richardson. The number includes only those more than IS years old, There are more than 52O school children in the district,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
! WO 1 MFRS ARRIVE
 AND SAIL AGAIN

The Princess May and the Jefferson have arrived and sailed The former arrived at Io:3O o'clock last night with l02 passengers and l30 toas Of rslght. She sailed this morning at 6 o'clock,
 The Jefferson arrived just after mid night with 9 passengers and no tons of freight. She sailed st a. ID.
 The two steamships had two days mails between them.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
{ M.ASLISO1S
GO IN
Oriental Miners Pass
 Through SkagWay

Q Twenty-one Japanese IabOrinE men passed through Skagway, arriving on the Princess May last night and leaving on the traIu this morning. for Atltn.
 They go to work on the RuGner prop critics and were accompanied by J. M. Rufuer, manager of Ethe companies. The men were taken from the Princess May aud detained at the Fifth Avenue
 hotel over night, where they were guarded by customs officers. This morning customs officers accompanied them on the train to the boundary line.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
NOT YET
Bryai WUuld Try Regulation
 HptOre Ownership

Omai Neb, 22-Is was officially armour .nd here Saturday evening that the Derocratic national party platform will DO. favor government ownership of railalys fl William Jennings Bryan is the presidential nominee.
 Mr, Bryan thinks Eoyernmeuv regu- latl0u and supervision of the railroads should be given a fair trial If it should prove satisfactory he woui pretsrit to ownership.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
SEATTLE STAR
 BUILDING BURNS

Seattle, April 22-Ths building and plant O! the Daily Star, located on Seventh street. was totally destroyed by Ire about midnight Saturday night. It IS believed 70 have been the work of an iucendiary. The Star is being pub lished from the PosJ.Inteligencer office Manager Wells announced today that the Star Company will rebuild at ODce. A new plant has been ordered by wiIe.
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PERSOaAL MENTION


 j. ". RlchmOnd-Lee, the mining eI' pdrt, representing the syndicate which has purchased the Rainy Hollow prop. critics, arrived on the Princess May and is at the Golden North hotel.
 E. M. N. Wood, the AJlin attorney, returned from the South on the May and left for Atlin this this morning.
 J.M. RuGner, the Atliu mining man accompanied by his bride. arrived on the Princess May and left on the train this morning for Atliu.
 County Judge and Mrs. Young, of Atlfn, returned from the South on the Princess May and left for Atlin on the train,
 r. Fidler, one of the White Pass backsmiths, left On the Princess May for a trip to 8 southern health resort.
 -C-
 Capt. Wallace Langley, the Yukon river transportation man, returned on Jefferson from 8 short southern trip. Dr. P.- F. Scharschmidt returned to Whirehorse on the train this morn ing.
 Mrand Mrs. A. R. Graves are tu the city from Bennett.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
FOR RENT

Room for restaurant, pest location in city, furnished complete, hot and cold water, three oven French range and broiler, linOleum for floor covering, linen, dishes, silverware, etc. Will rent very reasonable to right party, Inquire of Board of Trade. +-l2.lm
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
DirlgO Dao As Midnight

A ca5legram received today by R. A. Carroll, agenJ for the Alaska Steam ship Company, says the Dirigo will be due at this place at night.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
River Diviuiou EIon Arrive

About 30 White Pass river division men, including captains, engineers, mates and others, arrived Ion the Princess May and left tbis morning for
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
Elks Meeting

There will be a regular meeting of Skagwuy Lodge No. 4Sl, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, at their hall, Thursday, April 26, at 8 p. ID. All visiting Elks are invited to at tend.
 M. s. Whittier,
 Secretary.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
No PaHIsnEer EraiH.TOBOrrOw

There will be no passenger train out of Skagway tOmOrrCw. The regular train viii carry powder and other sz- plOsjves.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
CREAM


Americas finest production. Rich and mellow. At the Seattle, the house of old honest goods and reputation
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24

The Pack Train Restaurant will serve vine with dinner orders, free in Piaea UitEa or cofse. Come on boys,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
rO CUREA COLD:IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quniuie Tablets, Druggists refund money if lt fails to cure. 3, ". GROVES sigma ture Ia ou each byE,9 Sc,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
Phone City TrauS6or

For your toal wood and general haul ing. Phone 90, Boughton's cigar sto.e. l0-t-lmo
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24

The Fifth Avenue hotel has unlimited accommodations. Steam heat and every. thing mOdegn.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
sEAGwAY WEATHER

The result of the observation taken 4t Moore wharf at midnight, Apr. 23, 1907, is as follows Temperature time ObservaJ'n 3S above Max, temp. preceding 2I hours,.84 above Min. ..34 above Mean |" " .,49 ubOve
 Barometer 30. .06
 Clear, calm.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
CREAM


Americas finest production, Rich and mellow. At the Seattle the house of old honest goods and reputation !
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24

On Friday last corner Sixth and State 1 pair of glasses. Will finder please notify Alaskan or A. P. DIapes. If
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24

The Fifth Avenue hotel is the big gssl and best appointed hostelry in all the north.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
UREAM


Americas finest production. Rich and mellow: Al the Seattle, the house Of old honest goods and reputation
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
PIlon Cured in 6 to lApazu

PAZO ONT LENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleed ing or PrOtruJing Piles in to l4 days or money refunded. Soc, M-W-F
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24

The best dining room, ,thebest accommo- dations, the most comfort at the Fifth Avenue.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
PRICE LIST
Board of Trade Submits
 Something Interesting

agement (established Feb. 5. lS9S), has removed to the corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, where old patrons and new ones will be welcomed.
 Only first class goods are carried in stock.
 The following price list is submitted: Canadian Club, per quart. ........ Sl 75 Seagram Rye wnis Key, per quart 75 Burke's Irish whiskey, per quart ] D Scotch, Jameson, per quaTt..... J 75 Scotch House of Commons, ,pr.qut l 75 Scotch Black Usher, per quart. ] I5 Scotch House of Lords, per quart 75 Scotch Lagarul D, per quart...... ] l5 Scotch DeWsr Special Liqueur, qt l l5 Brandy, Martell, per quart...... 20 Brandy, Hennessy, per Quart..... 2 25 Coats Plymouth Gin, per quart. l 75 Gin, Old Tom, per quart......... ] 75 Gordon's Dry Gin, per quart.... J To Buruette's Sloe Gin, per quart. ] I5 Beet Sweet Malaga Wine, per qt, 76 Best Port Wine, per quart, t,....,.. 75 Best Sherry Wine, per quartz. 75 Black Berry Brandy, per quart. I5 Bottled BeerI quarts, ts',....,..... 70
 plnE,...,.....r.-. 10 Scotch, John Dewar Extra Special
 LiqueuF. ..,...,........,..,... VO
 The famous Olympia Beer is kept on draught.
 English billiard and pool tables.
 LEE GUTHRIE, Proprietor.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
At the Mascot

Home made Oyster Cocktails at !he Mascot.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
WEATHER BUREAU REPORT

Skagway, April 24, 1907. The eeather conditions aU Skagway for the 2 hours preceding noon today were g. follows:
 Max, Temp............54 above zero Min. ,...........26 above Mean .........4O above " Temp. rt BOOT. on..........5S above " PreC Ditation, ,Oo
 E. D. Clark,
 Volunteer U. s. Weather observer
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24
Public Notice

To the residents of Skagway: You are hereby notified that the dumping of refuse, ashes, or other filth upon any Of the streets or alleys of the town of SkagWsy is contrary 10 Ordi' dinance No g, and must be discOntiD. ued, and all such refuse, ashes, etc., DOW in the streets or alleys must be cleaned up aJ once.
 J. B. Hart.
 Chief of Police Skagway, April 23, 1901,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24

T.adv's long black kid IglOye. Finder please leave at Ganty 6s Frandson's, or notify them. 4-l0-Ji
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24

For honesty and regulation, Long years established ] , Cream Rye ls 10.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24

To know what means comfort in Skagway is to stay at the Fifth Avenue hotel-a modern hOstelry in every way.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-24

For honesty and regulation. Long years established ] ! Cream Rye is It.