Challenge of the Yukon: Lady Luck Claim

The challenge of the Yukon. The swiftest, strongest of Eskimo lead dogs blazes the trail through storm and snow for Sergeant Preston as he meets the challenge of the Yukon. Sergeant Preston was typical of the small band of Northwest Motted Police who preserved law and order in the Yukon during the gold rush of 98.

That was the year that brought over 50,000 men men swarming into the Klondike region, and the greed for gold led to frequent violence and bloodshed. But, in spite of the odds against them, the force preserved a splendid record in maintaining the right. The challenge of the North was answered, and justice ruled triumphant.

Men who went to the Yukon from the states left from San Francisco or Seattle. And it was in Seattle in the brokerage offices of Edward J. Burns that Bob Mitchell met the turn of circumstance that eventually led him to the Alaskan frontier.

Late afternoon, Sam Harris, an elderly dignified clerk, walked toward him. A hurt and baffled expression on the old man's face. I say, I'm what's wrong. Look, as if you've lost your only friend. I just had a terrible shock. Hey, wait a minute. Here, sit down.

Oh, thank you. Is there anything I can do? Can I get anything for you? No, no, there's nothing. Unless you have $15,000. $15? I don't understand. My wife. The shock would kill her. What is it, Sam?

What's this all about? I've just been talking to Mr. Burns. Yes? There's $15,000 missing. Mr. Burns says I stole it to buy this stock and some mine in Alaska. But I'm a lady in luck mine.

Where did this come from? I never saw it before. Until Mr. Burns had the office boy bring in my coat. It was in my breast pocket. He's giving me until tomorrow known to produce the money.