Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-11-15

year Of his age.
Notice " funeral hereafter.
lfanv merchants and club mon on their
WV uptown wore urpr.sei and stnr-led 10
read the above notice Air Dangerield hal
been prominent dry goods merchant AMI
Ind always been familiar figure at the
clubs, on the avenue and in the many placcl
fsmusoment--in fact, Of the mon about town
none were better known than he He was
fine looking man OF rather full habit, blessed or
Cursed With strong Rregarious proclivities,
which caused him to seek the society Of the
r.nial and convivial with whom he dined,
grove and sailed lis friends had repeatedly
warned him that he was too full-Jo1dod, too
fond Of burgundy, Of good living, and not
fond enough Of exercise. His death scufnsd
70 make thege warnings predictions. Tho
doctors said that he died ~ anCrleXy.
Whatever the cnuse was Alr Dangcrield
was dcnd and the friends with whom no
made life worth living honestly regretted he
was no more. OF them mono were more
grievcd than Phillip ComorfDrd, who hal
Just cnuso 20 mourn Tor Mr. Dongorhci had
given him his start IN life This start was
the result Of caprice or whim Of the bone
factors which, though odd and surprising,
was, nevertheless, characteristic Of Mr. Dan
gorfioh Ono race day Mt jerome park Mr.
Danecrfeld and Mr. Comcrford were on
the cub piazza, where they were introduced
by mutual friend The former was amused
by the ready wit and quick remarks OF the
younger man, aud asked him 10 dine with
hin that day in the company with several
Others After tue dinner tho conversation
turned upon finance and stocks, and Philip
Comcrford made sevora comments which
Impressed his host, who asked him why he
did not buy 6eat in the stock exchange.
because have not the money, and can't
yaise IT,
put your name up, and, when elected,
will give you seat, was the startling
reply
Philip Comcrford WINS elected, the seat was
purchased, md he commenced his career
a. q stock broker. That's just like Dan.
field" was the verdict Of all who knew him
After the first surprise occnsoned by the
sudden death Of Mr. Dangerdcld ha6 sub.
sided, curiosity took possession and the quos-
ton on oil sides was as 20 the amount OF
property he Ind left 10 his heir, his daughter,
an only child living In Paris. Upon this
point there was a decided array Of adverse
opinions some said TINT Mr.. Dangcrfeld had
teen too liberal in his expenses, and others
that his income was fabulous. However as
no one seemed to know much one way or tho
other, for Mr. Dnngcricld though rcputed
10 be great talker was, like many of his
class, most reserved about his private
affairs, mover making positive statements
concerning his means even 10 his most in
innate friends. Every ono know that ho
had n daughter, for once in n while he would
speak Of his little girl" For years he had
20 spoken Of her, and some believed tho
rittle girln mus be quito n woman, If she
.ver would be; but still, what her nge might
5e, or what style CT "little girl" the father
never taid. There had leen some trouble in
Mr. Dnugcrfe.d's early domestic life and
therefore, few asked questions. There had
been come row about an actress and It was
known that the young wife had taken her in
FAINT daught-r to Europe, whore she died
leaving the little, niotherless babo alone ii
tho world. That the babe had grown up al
lrow, fer letters can.c across the grea
waters to the father at his club, which on
summer he did manage to leave to GO over t
sec her in Paris but be returned, leaving he
ito finish her education
Upon his death, however, rs she was OF
heiress, tho whole city became much con
cerned, conjecturing her appearance, he
manners, her character her wealth and othe
qualifications for marriage and society
was popularity believed that Miss Dangerfelt
would appear in the city Of her birth, nfte
30 many years OF absence, either to take he
place in the world 10 which she was entitled
or TO make the necessary arrangements 70
the management Of her estate, which upoi
the whole was not believed to be small Tn
will wns admitted to probate, and Ceci
Teresa Dangorfcld was declared the heires
to all the property, real and personal, left b,
her father, TO do as she pleased with the same
Mr. Sharp, of Sharp & Sharp Dnngerfeld
counsel WINS the only man who positive
know the value OF she estate. but whit h
knew concerning his clientn was never com
municnted to the world at large; therefor
none knew what was Miss Dangerneld's fol
tune.
One year after the death OF Mr. Danger
field, Philip CQmerford, of the firm Of Gomez
ford & Co. ON Broad street, entered his oillc
as the clock struck ten. He went into hi
private Office nodded good day to hi
partner placed his heavy walking stick /
the corner and pulled Off his gloves standin
before tho fire in which large lump c
bituminous coal cracked, emitting, sputtei
ing and spasmodic flames After fe,
minutes conversation with his partner h
took up from his desk some letters and note
addressed to him personally. One was
white envelope lined with green and wa
clearly addressed TO him in care of the fri
In heavy back hand. That is a curiou
hand for man." he said, looking mt il
.'those long strokes are like a woman'sn Ii
opened the envelope, handed It TO his partnel
and unfolded the letter; as he did so he di,
covered check enclosed. Halo, what
this; listen Jack, viii read IL;
NEW YoRK, Oct 5, 49, PHILIP Co,
RRroRp, ESQ: DEAR SIR-The advertis.
ment in this evenings Telegram OF your fri
recalls to my mind a request Of the late MI
Dangertield to give TO your house any bus
ness ! might have at my disposal Therefor
please purchase 200 shares New York Ger
trail tho first thing in the morning and rcpoI
the same by NAL 10 my address Enclose
you will find certified check for $40, 90,
which you will please keep for margins
this and in future transactions. In I'll
event of prices going down don't let me los
more than three points, | will notify yo
when to sell in the event Of a rise, and shout
l have occasion To telegraph / viii use IL
words Figaro London, Vienna and Paris
the dispatches TO insure safety, never usin
but one OF the words at time, and alwal
In the order as writton, which will be, viz
say Fiagro in tho first, fifth ninth, thi
tenth, otc., dispatches, other words the sam
Yours truly, GEORGE DALTON,
Comerford folded up the letter, looked
the check and said; what doycu thir
of ~"
"Aheml" calculated his partner, ~ dor
know, don't know Let me SEQ the check
The check was raised over for inspectio
The ecrtii cation appeared genrino 1t W
drawn ON an uptown bank.
"Well," said Comerford, "the market
strong and New York Central seems pu
chnse. We had letter buy the stock {
ta.s Dalton evidently intends to trade go
deal Dalton, Dallon--l never heard Dang,
ield ,vention that name, 1 am sure Let o
RI the boys so to tbs bank to inquire II
cert eGtian Is genuine
Ar n~ner wns sent to the exchange 10 h
at the market go shares New York Centr
and boy was dispatched TO the bank
Il should judge from III, expressions I
first thing In the morning and don't lot !
lose more than three points, said Comerfol
gravely looking at the letter, shat wo ha
novice for q customer"