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Patents and Pensions

WASHINGTON, Dec. California
patents have been granted as follows:
Ira B. Archer of North San Juan, chair
attachment; Robert S. and F. B. Crooks
Of San Francisco, game apparatus; John
T. Davis Of San Francisco, artificial
fuel, two patents; Ira G. Leek Of San
Francisco, folding chair; Gustavus j.
Paehtz OF San Francisco, bicycle alarm;
Owen A. Sutherland of Keller, fender
or guard for tram cars.
California pensions have been granted
as follows:
Original-James Collins Of Sacrament
to, Isaac Miller of Butte City.
Increase-William N. Smith Of Oak
land.
Mexican war MISUNDERSTANDING
Francis H. Reynolds of Kernville, John
Noonan of Sonora
California postmasters have been ap-
pointed as follows: Melville, Shasta
county, Kate Reynolds. vice Jacob Har-
ris, removed; San Miguel, San Luis
Obispo county, ]. p. Courier. vice DR..
D. L. Murphy. resigned.
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with the dainty grace and naivete Of
unconscious childhood, Little Paloma
Schramm appeared last evening before
an audience that almost filled Simpson
tabernacle. upstairs and down. and with
no apparent effort, either mental or
physical, played a program that would
tax many an older pianist, and played it
as no other child Of her age has ever
done before.
Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Chopin
Mendelsshon and GODDARD were the mas
tiers from whom her program was drawn,
together with a number Of her own little
compositions OF the latter it may be
said in simple Justice, their crudeness
In form Is less than might be expecte l..
when one considers that Paloma has had
no instruction in either counterpart or
harmony; the ideas they express are like
herself, tender, pure and delicate. There
Is diversity in the ideas, too, notably her
Heimweh, Schmetterling and Concerto,
and her handling Of them is as unmis-
taxable a sign Of her genius as any she
lgives.
OF her Interpretation Of classic mas
|terpieces aught but commentator
NOuiu NC ny ilci PiICloiii-
|enal musical instinct now responds to
the requirements that her brain will I'M
derstand when she Is more mature, and
1t is intellectually as we'll as unsteady
satisfying to hear her presentation Of
the great composers.
As for her technique. she rarely misses
o. note, and in the most intricate pas
sages her execution is pure and clean.
Her use of the pedal is almost invara-
bly, correct; her phrasing is beautifully
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DIR. WONG HIM
1871 South Hope Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.


DIR. WONG HIM, ssl
G. Hope St., Los Angeles,
!
Cal.-Deac Sir; In JUS dcs.
tice to you and for the
benefit Of others, l wish <
to make statement Of
with liberation Of the
rectum and hemorrhage IA - "
Of tho bowels. was n al T..
tors ss' until lost Lost s. pounds u I. u
OF flesh and became so va - a
weak from loss Of blood so
that was unable to at
tend to business. then a9qU -
commenced doctoring
with Dr. Wong Him. The ~
bleeding stopped and 4f4G4 8d4l
commenced to improve
had and Ct h END z
Wong HIm's honesty. integrity and ability to cure
bounded confidence and faith. and would recon.
mend him to all needing doctor, Your. truly
President Citizens Bank. South Riversida ca
Sept O. 1897
Cured Of Stomach and Liver Troubles BY DN
Wong Him. Of s3l s. Hope St.. Los Angeles Cal
that Dr. wong Hims treatment In my case s sss
been most successful: For years | have been
received no permanent help. DR.. Wong Hlm'o
treatment has removed all tendency Of these trou.
like DR.. Wong Hims Ideas Of Herb Treatment
cleaning and renoyatng the system before building
1t up again. nm certainly pleased to say that he
hasdone great deal OF good to me, and that
have found him to be we'll educated man, unas-
Stunning and kind commanding the respect Of ali
good people. Very respectfully,
MISS STELLA HUNTER,
Los Angeles, CAL, April 80, 1897 go Bellevue Ave
LOS ANGELES, CAL. Dec. LIST. 1897
To Whom 1t May Concern:-
This is to certify that DR.. Wong Him cured me
Of liver and kidney troubles. was greatly CON
stpated and my back ached so much that had
great trouble n sleeping When ! went to Ds:
were caused by la grippe which had several
years ago. He knew more about my system than
thought anyone could know. took his medicine
os direc,ed and am now wen. have gained eight
pounds during the last month: eat better, sleep
better and feel better in every way than for years.
can chcerfuy recommend Dr.. Wong Him to the
sick. Yours truly, HARVEY DAVIS,
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by the fascinating science of palmistry
could consult Mrs. Noble inside and learn
their fate. The managers of these booths
are: Observation-Disclosures. Howard Sale.
DR.. Kitchener and DR.. Hitchcock, chap
erons; acknowledgements and chaper-
ons, Mines. r. H. Pattee and w. H.
Davenport.
The Japanese booth Is an artistic ar
rangement Of elegant goods from Japan,
loaned by Mr.. Marsh of Pasadena. The
bark Of the sugi tree is the foundation
for the furnishings, and a Japanese ar
list paints pictures with the deftness and
skill for which his craft Is noted. for sale.
Mrs. M. 0. Muchmore and Miss Jane
Stoneman are the managers and chaper-
ons OF the Japanese maidens' dance. Tea,
cakes and Japanese goods are sold.
A genuine Dutch garden completes
the row, on the west side Of the hall. The
green foliage is relieved with red poin-
settias and baskets Of flowers and on
tables set with blue delftware the WIS.,
itor can be served with sauerkraut,
wienerwurst, pumpernickle and rye
bread. A Dutch band furnishes music
for visitors.
Across the hall the name Alaska tells
its own story. The glitter of frost on the
green foliage, its cotton snow and the
ice cream served on the white tables
gives the spectator q foretaste Of the
Klondike. The managers and chap
erons of tho skater maidens' dance are
Madams II. c. Gooding, Willis Hunt, NJ
G. Babcock. T. D. Hammond. L. IL.
Moore.
The California flower booth is dainty
creation Of pink and white flowers and
smilax on a white background with blue
and white clouds Of tarletan above. A
black bear guards the entrance and a
mammoth bear flag adorns the wall In
the rear. Mrs. ". M. King Is the man.
ager and Mrs. Henry Kramer chaprones
the flower dance.
The Hungarian booth, In characteris-
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Pageant of the Nations
Passes in Review
BRILLIANT ARRAY OF BOOTHS
PRETTY GIRLS AND BEAUTIFUL
COSTUMES
Society Turns Out in Force for the
BENEFIT Of the Free Kinder
gartens-Patroness

Hazards pavilion was picturesque
enough last evening to have been ver-
liable fair in Flanders, the original home
of the Kirmess. The flags, the pennons,
the queen, the march and the dance of
the olden time were all there, and the
scene was as quaint and varied as when
knight and squire, monk and gypsy
traded and bartered and brewed ale at
the Earrings" centuries ago.
The decorations Of the pavilion. the
fourteen booths ranged along each side
of the building, and the dances were all
consistent with the fundamental idea
and were designed to represent, as far as
possible. the ancient Dutch market days.
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EVENTS OF To-Day

orpheum-Vaudeville
Los Angeles-"In Gay New York"
Burbank-"Acros the Potomac"
Hazards Pavilion-The Kirmcss.
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tic drapery and the flag Of that country,
IL effectively arranged. Balloons are
the wares for sale. managed by Mra.
Limbrock. Misses Blake and Reardon.
who also chaperone the Hungarian
dance.
Tho Spanish booth, in brilliant red and
yellow. where tamales. enchilladas and
tortillas are offered for sale, Is the next
in line. presided over by Madames Ed
win Pratt. VIM. Currer. E. Wineburg.
A collection Of artistic embroidery by
Mrs. Spear is also on exhibition.
The candy booth. in pink and white.
where toothsome sweets can be had. and
the Brownie booth, with characteristic
decorations, completes the list. In the
former Miss Emelyn T. Guild is the pre-
siding genius and Of the latter Mrs.
Jack Jevne. Miss Bessie Bonsall and
Miss Houghton.
Promptly at the advertised hour,
o'clock. the curtain rose on the guard Of
honor to the queen. the little flower
maidens and the thirteen misses in al
American costume Of the national colors
grouped about the throne. Her majesty,
in court costume of yellow satin and
royal purple train trimmed with ermine.
supported by her pages, assembled the
crimson throne to view the pageant of
nations which was to appear before her.
Her jewels were diamonds and emeralds.
heirlooms In Madam de Seminario s
family, and her handsome costume was
completed with jeweled girdle and
scepter typical of her office.
To the music of national airs, played
by the orchestra. each nation repre-
scented by young men and women. in
appropriate costumes. made their obei-
sance to the queen in rapid succession
and passed down to the floor for the
grand march. There they performed
graceful evolutions. applauded by the
audience.
The program was so admirably ar
ranged and carried out that there were
no tedious delays between the beautiful
dances, and each was brief enough to
be entertaining and not tiresome. 1t
was a brilliant kaleidoscope Of color,
grace and beauty throughout.
The kirmess will continue through the
remainder of the week with matinee on
Saturday afternoon. 1t Is given for the
benefit of the free kindergartens Of the
city, an object that should ensure gen.
erous patronage The patronesses are
Tho following wel1 known laflies.
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Be It Ever 40

Humble there - no place like home. Nice,
neat. cosy five-room place near Grand ay-
enue and Jefferson. 1t doesn't amount to
- very much, but tho price Is likewise
similar. $500 and $2S or $50 down, balance
10 per month. Interest included in the
10 payments at six per cent. This Is q
good Investment as It IL now rented for
= 1Iangworthy Co.. ~ 8. Spring It.
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CITY NEWS I'M BRIEF

on sale Sanborn, Vail & Co.
Call Tel. Main 243 for ambulance.
Kregelo s. Bresee. Sixth and Broadway.
Robert Sharp & Co., funeral directors.
761 and 1873 s. Spring st. Tel. Main 1929.
Watches cleaned, rs cents; main
springs. 80 cents; crystals. 10 cents.
Patton. ia South Broadway.
Harry Putnam was fined 81 yester-
day by Justice Morrison for violation
of the hitching ordinance and paid 1t.
Bob Parker, who stole a whip several
days ago. was sentenced to $50 ortwenty
days by Justice Morrison for petty
larceny.
Siddi Mahommet Ta'eiber Of India will
speak on Ancient and Modern Spiritual
ism this evening at 1904 Broadway. at
o'clock.
The East Side officers found bay
mare. with an English saddle and open
buggy bride, yesterday morning. The
outfit Is being held for the owner.
Adams Bros, dentists. 1904 South
Spring street. Plates from 81. Pain
less extracting, 50 cents. Filling a
speciality. Hours. s to 3: Sundays. 10
to IL.
One Of the embezzlement charges
against H. F. Clark was dismissed before
Justice Owens yesterday. Clark is now
serving a sentence for embezzling a
wheel.
Ernest Bryant, who struck Chinese,
euong Sue. without provocation. was
sentenced by Justice Owens yesterday to
pay a fine of $50 or serve sixty days on
the chain gang.
There will be a short but very i'm
portant meeting of the board Of directors
Of the League for Better City Govern
ment at the rooms in the Byrne build
ing this morning at 10 o'clock.
Shriners Attention.-The election of
officers in AL Malaikah Temple. A. A. O.
N. NJ. s.. will be this Friday evening,
Dec, II, 1897, at 1880. Charles Campbell,
potentate; D. E. Barclay. recorder.
The prizes to be given away by the
Wanderers club at its masquerade ball
In Turner hall Christmas night are on
exhibition in the windows Of the Buffalo
Wooden company, 24s South Broadway.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey, Stimson
block, first floor, rooms 1888, 1874, 1856
Special attention given to obstetrical
cases and all diseases Of women and
children. Electricity scientifically used
Consultation hours. to s. Tel. 1927.
Direct importation from Dresden.
Some Of the finest china ever brought to
this country can be seen at H. C. LIGHT
enberger's art emporium. 202 South
Spring street. These goods make most
desirable wedding or Christmas gift.
Hounds VS.. Hare-At a meeting held
by the Southern California Coursing as
ISOLATION at its rooms, No. A7 South
Broadway. on Wednesday evening Dec.
18th. It was decided to hold an open
meeting on the new grounds at the
Southern California Coursing park, sit
uated on the Sixteenth street branch of
the Santa Monica electric railway, on
Christmas day and the Sunday follow
ing. An entrance fee Of $3.50 will be
charged, with purse Of $3.50 added, to
be distributed in ten prizes. All nomina-
lions must be accompanied with en-
trance fee. Entries will close on Dec.
22d. For all Information apply to l.. W.
Goodhue, secretary. care Of Blinn Lum-
Der company. Sixth and Alameda
streets, or G. B. Coykendall, the Mineral,
102 East First street. Special car for the
free transportation Of dogs.
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clear and artistic. Her tone production
Is simply marvellous. liquid, bell-like
at ono moment: round. full and noble
the next, and her touch Is exQuisitely
crisp and caressing by turns.
]. Bond Francisco has not been heard
to better advantage here for long time
than in his numbers last evening. For
an encore to the brilliant Zarchi Ma
zourka" he played delicious "Reverie"
OF Gottschalk's. and again later, In
Wienlawski's "Legende" his tone was
delicious and his mode generally quite
up to his highest standard. Miss
O'Donoughue's Accomplishments were
sympathetic and adequate, as they al
ways are.
At the conclusion Of the program the
little pianist improvised upon two motifs
that were sent to the platform on slips
of paper. The first contained a shred of
musical thought. and 2aloma elaborated
1t with extreme cleverness. With the
other she did all that anybody could
have done with the material, and for
both she received enthusiastic applause
Flowers and applause were showered
in abundance upon the dainty and
bonny little maiden, who has a poets
soul and musicians temperament.
Her Acknowledgements were genuine
and showed her to be-as yet-scatheless
and unspoiled.
+ = =
An enjoyable concert was given last
evening at the Second United Presby-
terian church, corner Of Washington and
Santee streets, by the quartette COM
posed Of Mrs. J. T. Newkirk. Miss Alice
H. Eaton, J. T. Newkirk and Revel r.
France. The quartette was assisted by
Misc Ida M. Leonard, elocutionist. Mrs.
w. d. Larabee acted as accompanist.
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H. Meagher of the Hotel Pyrennees
caused the arrest Of Emma Hoffman on
suspicion Of having robbed him OF 81.
She had shared his room. and Wednes-
day he missed his money. Yesterday he
called at the police station and an
nounced that he had found the missing
coin, 80 the woman was released.
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Minimum temperature. 81.
Forecast for Southern California-Fair
Friday; continued cold weather; probably
heavy frost Friday morning; light nortfier
" winds
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THE WEATHER

TEMPERATURE-Rep Of observations
taken at Los Angeles Dec. 10th. The
barometer IL reduced to sea level.
Time Bar. TIL. r. H. wind Vel. Weather
'ss:P$.: ssss:ss77 6 g " I Clear
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CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS
The Crowds on Spring Street Increase
Every Heur---Many Catchy Windows.
GREAT INTEREST SHOWN IN SHOE TRADING

The crowds on Spring street and the smell Of
holly all indicate that the Christmas spirit Is
n the air. The merchants are showing great
tact in their window displays. Notable among
them is that of the Mammoth Shoe House. at
No. SIT South Spring street. This progressive
house lately purchased the Boston Shoe stock
of San Dernardino and the same is now on
special sale at remarkably reduced prices.
To give an idea of the way they are selling
these shoes we quote few Of the prices
Ladies' Button Shoes for 20 cents; Misses Or
ford Ties at so cents; new colors ana shapes In
such makes of Ladies' Shoes as E. P. Reed and
Laird, schober & Mitchell at $l.4': Mems
Shoes at s125 and $2.95 pair. that beat the
town; Boys Shoes, Girls Shoes, Childron's
Shoes and Infants Shoes at wonderful bargain
prices. Also plenty of Christmas Slippers In
styles to suit everybody Truly, 1t may be said
that you can ind nine-tenths Of the econom.
ical Christmas shoe-shoppers at
THE MAMMOTH SHOE HOUSE
3t7 South Spring Street.
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Board Of public works meets-1O
q. m.
Special session city council-1O
q. m.
Friday Morning club meets, Owens
b1ock-1O:15 a. m.
Investigating committee board Of
education, council chamber-7 80 r. m.
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that gamblers, women of the town and
those who live upon them are generally
we'll provided for and with the best, hav-
ing early bought up, piece by piece, the
choicest provisions to be had. Many also
believe that the stores have provisions de-
spite the denials of the agents.
1t is known that some men have pro-
visions. When men are hungry the line
between right and wrong fades out. A
miners meeting will be called, and what
ever that meeting decides upon doing will
be done. Unless something happens
within a few days to relieve the situation,
something wholly unlocked for now, des
perate steps will be taken. Those who
have will have to settle with those who
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

Yukon. For fifteen days the land has
been wrapped in ice and snow and everv
day Increased the hazard of that journey,
for the eddies are freezing, preventing the
boats from following the shore line; but
to go up meant to go all the way out, for
this side of Dyea there is no food. 1t
means, under the best conditions,
months hard travelling. The best record
from this point is twenty-eightd days. Pro-
visions for that length of time must be
carried along, and to do that they must
first be secured. To go down the river
is to go to Fort Yukon or Minook, and
winter where provisions are and take
chances of finding some means of making
a living.
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DAWSON CITY, NV. T., Sept.
y Via trail and steamer City of Sc
ittle to Seattle, Nov. ASA few days
b go Dawson was the liveliest and wooli
st mining camp in the world. found
so Saturday night when arrived
Hnging to it the news that the six
stamboats upon which the people de-
ped for their winters provisions cannot
pas the bar at Fort Yukon. That fact
mans the destruction almost of the
camp for this year, and with the spread
of he news the life of the place died out,
untl now it is comparatively gloomy
settlement.
The situation is extraordinary. There
ar about 5000 people here, and every day
ads to the number every hour sees the
arrival of a boat or raft load of people
from up the river. There are said to be
still several thousand on the river and
e: trail between here and Juneau, few of
whom have more than enough provisions
to get them here. There is practically
: nothing here to eat.
Y To-day, because of this news from the
gong-awaited steamboats,, the little steam
boat Koukuk carries twelve men up the
river to Fort Selkirk, where they may
strike the Dalton trail and so get
out. For this carriage of I75 miles they
paid $500 each, and the tickets were held
at a premium.
The little boat is the only one here hav-
hg steam power, and she can carry no
nore than twelve. 1t is impossible now
tCcatch the ocean steamers at St. Michael,
asthat place cannot be reached by any
mans at hand before the last sailing
dat-so that all that are here and all
who come are locked up for the winter.
To te sure, there. Is the one recourse of
goins out over the ice after the river
freezes, but that is an experience that
not many will dare. Besides, it is very
NAPCilSFC dll0 llIC SlNoS VIM
lack provisions lack money also.
So the situation is extraordinary. At
Fort Yukon, 400 miles down the river,
where is he impossible bar, 1900 tons of
provisions are stored. Itcannot be brought
Ltre unit the river freezes, and then
only by dog-team. A team of dogs can
not at one tip bring more than enough for
one man. There are not many dogs and
the freighting rate was last winter 81 per
p9Lnd This winter it will probably be
al k9Ve that Instead of bringing the pro-
W Nons here by that means, therefore, a
STAMPEDE down the river to the provisions
is impending.
At Fort Yukon, however, there is moth
ing at which men may work to earn a
livelihood. The new Mannook diggings
are below Yukon and the combination of
circumstances that destroys Dawson as
booming camp may work to the benefit of !
Mannook. But at Dawson, if the agents
of the two companies are to be believed, |
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the mounted police here, anticipates much
trouble as the result of the suffering that
he thinks is certain. He to-day received
instructions to buy at any cost, from the
stores or from individuals, provisions for
his sixty men. If he finds it impossible
to purchase it, he says he will then use
his right of power and take it wherever
he may find it. And the miners by the
same right say they will do the same
thing. Nor is it likely, if the spirit mani
tested by Major Davis, in an interview
tonight, is maintained, that the police
would interfere. "We are here to see
that justice is DONE" he said. 1t is held
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have not. That is the whole tenor of the

have not. That is the whole tenor of the
talk of the town to-day. SIS it possible
to find food, and if so, where?"
Those who can fly the danger are max
ing ready to do so, sume up and some
down the river. The journey up the
river, except for the little party of twelve
referred TO, must be made in light boats
that are towed or pushed with poles along
the banks and through the swift currents
of the river rs miles to the Pelly River.
where the trails lead overland to Juneau
or Dyea.
1t is in this way that Ihave just accom-
plished the 4oo-mile journey from Fort
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that tells her how to perform
successfully the duties OF wife
hood and motherhood. Doctor
Pierce's Common Sense Med
ical Adviser contains several
chapters devoted to the repro
ductive physiology of women
and to diseases of the organs
distinctly feminine. 1t contains
over one thousand pages and
every woman should have a
copy. A copy, paper covered,
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Weather forecast for San Fran
cisco: Cloudy Monday; probably
showers Monday night; south
easterly wind.
FIRST PAGE.
Sam Walls Dawson Letter.
SECOND PAGE.
Magee and the Klondyke.
THIRD PAGE.
Miners Raid Steamers.
Bear Seamen Buy Clothing.
Americans Slain by Africans.
Prehistoric Battle.
FOURTH PAGE.
After San Jose Boodlers.
Ebanks Not to Die Yet.
Austria's NJ nistry Resigns.
Butte Beat Reliance.
Homage 10 Sloan.
Dreyfus Scandal.
FIFTH PAGE.
Dal Hawkins Wants Cash First.
After the Baden Roboer.
Burglary on Geary Street.
Coursing at Ingleside.
Death of John Trupody.
SIXTH PAGE.
Editorial.
Better Feeling in Trade.
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Graphically Describes the
Alarming Condition Of
Affairs.
Police Powerless to Prevent the Miners From
Seizing Provisions Wherever They May
Be Found, and Those Who Do
Not Work Must Leave.


In a letter a Fort Yukon September T. which
published in THE CALL October Wall after
describing the vain the Hami
ton the shoals at that point The captain
satisfied that the passage could not be made asked the
decide what they wished alternative
of going forward and decided Mannook All the
correspondents with the boat
besides myself As leave considerably advance of the
other equipped better speed shall
Dawson several days in the lead Jack Carr who carries
the mail from Juneau arrived here there
1000 people the trail bound for Dawson and about
1000 already there Healy's
Trading and Transportation Companys) has been
Closed they have nothing SELL
Alaska Commercial Company limits purchases
of flour and admits at
time. And in that condition they waiting
up-river boats that tell them will
How well Mr. Wall has fulfilled his promise of
Dawson and 1' ming the people of their
the following cteT Mi show.
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Is per cent of the miners will have to
shut down, and according to Captain
Healy of the North American Trading
and Transportation Company, the output
of gold will be SIS, 900, 900 short of what
might be expected of the mines in the
year.
Major Davis, in temporary command of