The First Pack Train Leaves Spokane for the Mines

Mr. Garrison, a gentleman who has had considerable experience running pack trains in mineral districts, has perfected arrangements for running a pack and saddle train from Spokane Falls immediately into the mines. Last Tuesday the first departure was made, and the cavalcade of animals that started on the journey was loaded down with a variety of articles for the mines. It is the intention to make the trip regular every week, starting from the Sprague House, where orders for transportation may be left. This enterprise is the first of a large number that are soon to be put in operation from the Falls. In spite of all reports to the contrary it will be much easier for men to ship goods into and reach the mines from Spokane Falls than any point on the road. Other places may be a trifle nearer, but impediments exist that will make the routes more inconvenient than that from this city. An old, well repaired and easily traveled road leads from this city to either the Post or the Mission where it connects with the trail now being built by Mr. Hamil with capital partially furnished by our business men. Not only is the route superior from this city, but right here men going to the mines can procure outfits cheaper than anywhere in the northwest. This cannot be denied, and if men heading for the diggings study their own interests they will immediately come to Spokane to fit out. Mr. Garrison, as the pioneer packer direct from this city, should receive the encouragement of the public, and all those having goods to ship into the mines ought to patronize him. He will also give transportation to parties traveling to the new El Dorado. We hail with pleasure this movement that should have been inaugurated at least three months ago, and we feel satisfied that it will result profitably to the originator. Mr. Garrison has a number one outfit, which will be increased as the demand for carrying increases.