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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-17
IA LONG ILLNESS
Death of John M. Angus
After a Trying Sickness.
Had Been Ailing Several Months
Confined to His Bed for Four
Weeks-An Old Resident.

John NJ Angus, whose serious illness
has been expected to terminate in
death at any time during the past
week, breathed his last little before
8 O'Clock last evening. The end came
peacefully and without pain. Mr.. An
gus had in Honolulu many warm
friends who will be genuinely sorry
that his ailment, at first not at all
threatening proved fatal Deceased
would have been 65 years old in April
of 1898, but up to his first sickness
carried his age remarkably we'll and
was active and successful in his bust
ness calling. The disease was an acute
stomach trouble. 1t is about year
since Mr.. Angus mentioned that he
believed there was something wrong.
About three months later he went I'M
der treatment steadily. DR.. Geo. Her
bert has been the physician, but other
doctors of the city have been from time
to time called into consultation. The
illness has been exceedingly wearing
and trying. For just four weeks, Mr..
Angus had been confined to his bed
after making hard fight to keep upon
his feet For nearly fortnight there
had been no hope of recovery. He was
conscious and able to say all that he
desired to tell those about him.
John M. Angus was born in Cumber-
land County, Nova Scotia and has re-
latives in that section. The family
came here direct from Nova Scotia,
reaching Honolulu in October, 1880.
With the exception of several months
as an employee of the Honolulu Iron
Works. Mr.. Angus during all of his
residence in the Islands had been with
| the Hawaiian Carriage Manufacturing
Company on Queen street. He was
| manager of the establishment at the
time his illness forced him to retire
from attention to business. In this
| connection covering so many years,
Mr.. Angus was entrusted with large
| interests and was regarded as cap
able and faithful man, enjoying the
fullest confidence of the company.
| Mr.. Angus was a member of the
Masonic fraternity and was affiliated
| with Pacific Lodge A. F. and A. M
here. He had belonged to the order
| in Nova Scotia and mad reached the
| 32d degree.
| Deceased leaves a wife and five child
rem. George and Fred. and Miss Myrs
| Angus of the family are very wei
known among the prominent young
people of the city.
| Arrangements were made last nigh
for the funeral. It will be held from
the family residence at $3.50 this after
noon under the direction of H. H. Will
liams. A religious service will be con
Quoted by Rev. D. P. Brine. Pacific
Lodge of Masons will attend in bod!
and members of other lodges will b,
present. At the grave there will b.
held the ritualistic ceremonies of tn,
| Masonic Brotherhood.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-17
Opera House Saturday.

There was a rush at Wall, Nichols
Company yesterday for reserved seats
for the entertainment to be given at
the Opera House tomorrow evening.
The program has been published and
besides the reading by Miss Cartwright
includes the scarf drill and several es-
pecial musical numbers. This recital
will in several features excel anything
of the sort ever undertaken in Homo
lulu 1t is expected that the audience
will be a very large one. The enter
prise is a benefit for the Strangers
Friend Society and a number of the
prominent society ladies and charity
workers of the city are using every
effort to insure complete success.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-17
Auction Sale This Morning.

In the sale of pictures at King
Bros art rooms, Hotel street, at 10
o'clock this morning, there will no
doubt be many bargains for lovers OF
art, as all of Hugo Fishers and many
of the others will be sold without re-
serve.
There are IS numbers in all, includ-
ing works by Tavenier, Strong, Hitch
cock, Hutchinson and others, compris-
ing Island and foreign scenery
This is a rare chance for procuring
a really excellent present for Xmas.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-17

After hearing some friends continu-
ally praising Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, Curtis
Fleck, of Anaheim, California, pur-
chased a bottle of it for his own use
and is now as enthusiastic over it's
wonderful work as anyone can be. For
sale by all druggists and dealers, Ben
son, Smith & Co., agents for Hawaiian
Islands.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-17
Chapter Officers.

Following is the result of the cleo
ton held last evening by Honolulu
Royal Arch Chapter at the Masonic
Temple:
Most Excellent High Priest-H. e.
Cooper.
King-C. B. Wood.
Scribe-W. o. Atwater.
Treasurer. X. Wilder.
Secretary-W. G. Ashley.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-17

Our store is open every
evening, and we have an as
sortment that is bound to
please you.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-17
Coming Gut Party.

Miss Anna Widemann made her de-
but into society at the home of he1
parents, Punahou street, last evening
The reception give in her honor was
brilliant affair. Princess Ka-
iulani was one of the guests.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-17

A meeting is to be held at the hotel
this evening to further project for the
New Years Eve subscription hop All
interested are invited to be present.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-17
A NQd ID The Wise E|C,
E Z E e z
SANTA CLAUS
HEADQUARTERS.
AT THOS. G. THRUM'S
Up Town Book Store.

Is replete with it's usual fine
assortment of HOLIDAY GOODS, Sc
lected with knowledge of the special
tastes of many Christmas buyers. The
fine display made on opening day is
"the talk OF the town." and the favor
able impression followed by liberal Sc
lections, indicate that certain lines of
Attractive Novelties may not suffice
for the seasons needs, since FIRST
come are first served"
AAA
The array of DOLLS and Dolls Sun
dries; TOYS, new and varied; GAMES
and BLOCKS in variety; WAGONS.
BARROWS. vELOCIPEDES, DOLL
CARRIAGES and other wheel goods
AAA
XMAS CARDS, CALENDARS and
BOOKLETS; new and desirable.
AAA
BOOKS for children, young and old;
Stylish Papeteries.
&AA
CREPE TISSUE PAPER, including
the new Dresden" patterns.
AAA
Rumpp's finest LEATHER GOODS
in Purses, Card Cases, Belts and Bags,
Dressing, Bicycle and Writing Cases,
Blotters, Inkstands, Shaving Pads,
Etc, with Sundry Novelties in Ryra-
line Baskets and Trays and Silk Cush-
ions, Handkerchief Cases, ETC.. for the
Boudoir, together with new Office and
Library Stationery Supplies family
outline this Seasons Supply.
A&A
Wise buyers make early selections,
thereby securing choice of stock and
avoiding disappointment and crowd
| ing rush at the last of the Season.
| All orders entrusted to us are de-
sired to be as explicit as possible, to
which faithful attention will be given
& & & e &
THOS. THRUM
Stationer, Etc.
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1T MIGHT

1T MIGHT
interest you to
know that the
lids are lifted
from fresh lot
of scarfs.
Their likes not
seeable elsewhere.
half dollar.
Makers of Hats
turn out the
best they know how.
Stick the exclusive
hatters label in the
crown.
Yours for five dollars.
AAA
Stick 1.-THE Kash"
label in the crown.
Yours for two dollars and fifty cents
OPEN NIGHTS from now until
Xmas.
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HOnQdy display.
All kinds of goods in our
line for all kinds of people.
Our assortment comprises:
STERLING SILVER,
PLATED TABLE WARE,
CUT GLASS,
PRESSED GLASS,
Art POtterieS
of many kinds including:
ROYAL WORCESTER,
ROYAL CROWN DERBY,
WEDGEWOOD,
DRESDEN,
COPENHAGEN,
DANISH,
CARLSBAD,
LIMOGES,
BOHEMIAN GLASS,
TASTY LOW PRICED GLASS
VASES,
FINE CHINA WARE,
NEAT MODERATE-PRICE CROCK
cry,
JAPANESE WARE,
LAMPS OF ALL KINDS,
CHATTING DISHES.
FIVE O'CLOCK TEAS,
TUMbLERS AND WINE GLASSES,
in all qualities,
TABLE CUTLERY.
e & & & z
Our store is open every
evening, and we have an as
sortment that is bound to
please you.
You will have as much
attention in selecting a little
gift as a token, as you will in
buying a handsome present,
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In Litchield County.
NEW PRESTON.
AT VILLA LUCERNE.

AT VILLA LUCERNE.
 Villa Lucerne, the pleasant hotel kept by Mrs Feldstein at the south end of the lake, is crowded. Her guests include Miss ZDrke, Miss Allen, Theodore Bente, MT and Mrs Sippeliu', Mir and Mrs Philip Renk, pr Emll Stutzer, pr Balser and family, F. W. Riugler and wife, E. N. Blue, Philip Grunethal, MT Hupfel, MT and Mrs Oscar Goldman and daughter, Ernest Beehler, Mrs Zoeller and daughter, MT and Mrs Arnemann, pr krollpfeiffer and family, MT and Mrs Schultz, MT and Mrs Moeslein and daughter, MT and Mrs Posthauer and son, MT Behrens, Mrs John Roster and daughter, New York {; MT aMills and daughter, MT and Mrs Henry Gimpel, Mrs Gross and daughter, William Dorr and family, Misses K. and B. Korn, J. F, Boesse and wife, F. o. Powers, Miss Goerke, Miss Dancel, Mir and Mrs Jacob Schwei' ger, Brook lyn; Avon Haake and family, Wash. ington.
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called home by the sudden death of Mrs Henry's father.
 Daniel D. Lyon, wife and little son, Harry, are visiting Mir Lyon's parents, MT and Mrs Philo Lyon.
 Mrs M. w. Silliman of Norwalk is guest of her daughter, Mrs John Tyler, at Maple Cottage.
 Miss Warehouse of Mt Vernon, N. r., is visiting her cousin, Mrs Samuel Silli- man.
 The Christian Endeavorers will hold sociable at the rooms of their pastor, Rev MT Aver, Wednesday afternoon and even ing. All are invited. Rev MT Ayers sister will be present. Refreshments will be served.
 Mrs Melville Silliman and MT and Mrs Doty and daughter of Norwalk have vis- tied at Mrs Julia Edwards, the past week.
 Arthur Curtis of Derby, with his fam fly, is visiting at s. N. Osborn's for a week. Mrs Caroline Sanford of Newburgh is visiting for a few days her sister, Mrs Eliza Silliman. Mrs Korn had the misfortune, the past week, to fall and break her arm.
 Miss iAlice Sherwood of Bridgeport will spend few days, this week, with Miss Hattie T. Perry.
 Eli Winton spent Wednesday in Step ney with Mrs Susan Osborn and family.
 Mrs Ashel Wakeman and son are visit ing at Edward Hills.
 Mrs Joseph Jacobs land daughter are kept busy caring for a house full of sum- erssboarders. Mrs Henry Banks for the past two weeks has been with her son, taking care of his wife, who is very sick.
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In New Haven County.
SOUTHBURY.

Miss Emily Robinson of Bridgeport is boarding at Mrs Edmond Ambler's.
 Mrs Ida B. Stone entertains friends.
 Miss Mary Burroughs, who passed two weeks with Miss Kate Johnson, has re- turned to her home in Boston.
 MT and Mrs William Smith and child are visiting his parents, MT aud Mrs Ds. vid Smith. Mrs Lucy Camp, who has been in Washington, is spending some time with her sister, Mrs H. B. Russell.
 Rev o. J. Range expects to take va cation on Sunday. Howard Hicock has opened a silica mine on his farm. Hermon Perry and Herbert Peck are at the shore. Mrs Eli Hadden has been under Dr Shepard's care.
 It ia hoped that some public spirited person will present library to this town.
 Several young ladies are intending to purchase bicycles.
 The steam shovel is in operation. Mrs H. V. Peck is in New Haven.
 Mrs Carrie Reardon has returned to her home
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CORNWALL BRIDGE
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
 The Methodist church is under. going some much needed repairs. The walls and ceiling have already received atten- tion; new carpets and some smaller re- pairs are the program for this week.
 The usual services are being held at the A. o. U. W. Hall while the repairs are in progress at the church.
 A very interesting, and in every way successful, lawn party was given under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society, last week. Early in the evening the lawn was abandoned because of show CT. The remainder Of the time was spent inside. A literary and musical program was rendered, and ice cream and cakes served.
 A literary and musical will be given, next week, by the '. F. s. c. E at the A. o U. ". hall. lee cream and cake will be served. A very pleasant evening is anticipated.
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WOODBURY.

TOWN AND PERSONAL JOTTINGs.
 DrF. H. Wiggin of New York was the guest of Dr Rodger over Sunday.
 The many friends of Mrs Monroe Cas- tie of Roxbury will be pleased to learn that she is recovering from a severe sur gical operation performed by Dr F. R. Wiggin of New York, assisted by Dr MacLaren of Litchfeld and pr Rodger of Woodbury. Mrs Castle remains under the care of Dr Rodger at the Sanitarium.
 Rev H. Q. Judd and wife visited friends in Woodbury, last week.
 The Humpty Dumpty fete of the First Church Mission Circle, which had been postponed once or twice on account of rain, came off very successfully last week Tuesday night.
 Rev Nathan Whittlesey preached in the North church, last Sunday.
 The fine Narramore house is nearly completed.
 Mrs Julia M. Judson, who has been ill some two weeks, is now on the convales- cent list.
 Daniel Rowe of Washington, Conn, has been Egranted an increased pension through the office of William Cothren, with between $1OO and $20O back pay un- der the law of June 27, 1890.
 Key MT Hargrave of the Episcopal church is away on his vacation.
 John Dawson of Metuchen, N. J., is visiting friends in town.
 Miss Mary Barnes has retu' ned from her visit to West Haven.
 George I. Barnes is employed at South Britain. Miss Cora Moore of Naugatuck is visit- ing friends in town.
 Miss Ida Means has returned from 8 visit to friends in Ohio.
 Remus Y. Harvey is on the convales- cent list.
 Rev c. s. Wright and family of New Jersey are visiting Miss Anne Bradley. Charles Shay of Waterbury and Mrs James Tyler of New Haven are guests of Thomas l.. Shea.
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FAIRFIELD.

HoYDEN's HILL AND VICINITY.
 L. A. Jennings has finally succeeded in harvesting his rye, which has been out over two weeks owing to the wet weather.
 MT and Mrs Hewes of Jersey City have visited week with his nephew, s. Wisner.
 Freddie Jennings camps out with 8 party, this week.
 MT and Mrs Leroy Clarke have enter tained company.
 Stephen, youngest son of MT and Mrs Morris Wilson, has been sick with bowel trouble. Dr Durham was called.
 Mrs l.. A. Jennings and two children have spent few days with Miss Minnie Lewis at Monroe.
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GUESTS AT nBENn NORRIS

Among those who have enjoyed the cor dial hospitality of the home of bluff and hearty Benjamin Norris, this season, have been Harry Rider of Bridgeport, Mir and Mrs Henry D. West and son of Elizabeth, N. J., F. K. Fitch of New Britain, ,Dr and Mrs W. c. Farwell, Wray Farwell, Earle O. Farwell of Philadelphia, Misses liar ty, Misses Phillips, Miss Sarah Rohan, New Haven, MT and Mrs D. McGirr, Chester McGirr of New York, F. G. and Erwin Spellmeyer of East Orange, N. J., Mrs W. E. Douglass and Masters Harold Gordon Douglass and lDonald Willis Douglass of Brooklyn,
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place the old one, which was not of sufl- eient power.
SHELTON.

Edmond Black was aroused from his slumber, last Sunday night, by the noise of some one trying to enter his dwelling. He seized his revolver and going to the door heard retreating footsteps and fired in that direction. He afterwards found where they had tried to enter by window. He thinks it was someone in the neighborhood as his dogs did not bark.
 There was only one death in the town during the month of July. This is the lowest on record for years.
 Charles P. Nettleton, who, has been quite ill from malarial fever, has nearly recovered and has been able to visit his place of business.
 At the Baptist parsonage last Sunday afternoon, Miss Daisy Tyther and Al fred E. Mathson were united in marriage by Rev F. D. Ludington.
 A meeting of the stock holders of the Shelton Loan sand Savings Institution was held, last Monday afternoon, and il was decided ito close up the business SC far as the deposits and accrued dividend were concerned and continue the officer and the organization without doing busi ness for while, when it may be starte, again.
 James L. Glover has two acres o blackberries and he raises some that ar very large and delicious.
 Rev Charles E. Hewitt, secretary c the Divinity school of the University c Chicago, with his wife, are visiting A. F Hewitt.
 The Union Sunday school picnic wi take place next Saturday, the l4th ins
 The schools uniting are the Baptis
 Episcopal, Methodist and Congregation
 al of the Center. They have arrange to go to Lighthouse Point beyond Ne Haven, going to that city by train ar
 from thence by the electric road. TT , train will leave the Shelton depot abor , 8 o'clock.
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NEW MILFORD.
WORTHWHILE AND VICINITY.

WORTHWHILE AND VICINITY.
 Egbert Warehouse will be the teacher here for the coming fall and winter terms. Extensive repairs will be made on the school building. It will be enlarged and new seats will be provided.
 Miss Stone entertained her Sunday school class, Thursday afternoon.
 George Weber is ill at E. B. Bucking- hams with malarial fever.
 MT and Mrs Merton Lyon are expect ed, Saturday evening, for a weeks stay at Carr Lyons.
 Mrs Salmon Couch had family gath erng on Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs William Buckingham of New Haven.
 Rev MT Ramsay's talk to the children next Sunday morning will be about candles.
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extraordinary lights and shades of the picture; the awful hardships and the splendid harvests; the terrific gamble of the game which stakes everything against the turning-up of the spade. And there is an aspect of the question larger than
 the success or failure of individual min CTS. If this influx of gold continues, the
 effect upon the industrial and political
 situation of the country and the world
 will be enormous. It is not only the
 miners, but you and I, and all the other
 stay -at-homes, who will share the boom. This is the real significance of the affair.
 It is of national importance, and Har- per's Weekly, which is becoming more and more the National Illustrated Paper, has done well to despatch a special cor respondent to the scene to furnish it with articles and Illustrations. Meanwhile it publishes this week some of the earliest
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ROXBURY.
A SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY.

4 SUNDAY SCHOOL hALLl' A Sunday school rally will be held at Roxbury Falls on August l7. The ex- cursion rates on the Shepaug road will be as follows: From Litchfield, 50c. Bantam, 45c.; Morris, 40c,; Romford, 35c.; New Preston, 30c.; Washington, BOG. Judds Bridge, 20c, Roxbury, 15c.; Hawleyville, i25c. Bethel, 35c. Chi.- dren between the ages of i and 12, half fare The program for the day will be as follows:
 FORENOON.
 Greetings. Recreation. Basket Picnics.
 AFTERNOON.
 l.30 Praise Service. Conducted by Sherman Cogswell, New Preston.
 Address. Topic, Purpose Essential in Sunday School Work" Rev F. A. M. Brown, D. D., New Haven.
 Address. "Our Association Motto." Miss Anna J. Kellogg, Field Worker, Conn. s. s. Association.
 Address. lOplCi 1hS DuSCOoSA"A Nt@NA-S-' Rev E. l.. Thorpe, D. D. Bridgeport.
 A tree-wiu offering torthe Conn. s. s. As sociation will be received.
 H. B. Smith, general agent for the Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.,, has been in town few days.
 Last weeks BEE contains the Sregula- tions of the Board of Health. These rules have not been formulated by any individual health officer as some may think, but these new regulations are in force all over the state. Property own CTS and householders should study them carefully.
 Charles Curling is i'll with apoplexy and Dr Pons informs us that his chances of recovery are not good.
 Miss Caroline Hurlburt of New Haven is visiting at her fathers, Col HurlbuFt's. Everett Hurlburt, chemist for the Will Hams Shaving Soap Co.,, Is home on visit.
 Frank Dickinson is the happy father ot bouncing boy.
 Mir O,Dell returned from the northern part of New York on Wednesday with two car load of fine COWS.
 Edwin Barnes has returned from Buf falo also with car of fat steers and Ellie Thomas expects to bring in a load o1 cattle next week.
 c. W. Hodge is spending the week al his house at the lake.
 The bridges that were carried off last week by the freshet have been replaced by better ones and the roads in most places repaired.
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pictures to arrive, ard two very full let ters from writers in San Francisco and Tacoma, who have obtained their infor
 nation directly from returning miners. The following selection from this weeks Harper's Weekly presents vivid picture
 One returning prospector, J. o. Hest wood, of Seattle, told, to my mind, the most remarkable story of all these pros
 pectors. He had mined on the Yukon | for three years. The first year he con- | tracted the scurvy by living exclusively | on salt pork and beans, and was brought | out of the territory almost in 8 dying condition. With spirit unimpaired he re- turned the next season, but his claims banned out only meagre living. Then he returned to California and delivered a series of lectures through the State on the resources and the wonders of Alaska, Illustrated with stereoptican views. In this way he made enough money to fur nish him an outfit, and he was at Glacier Creek near the Klondike when the news of the discovery came. He promptly packed up his belongings, and was among the first to reach the new camp. He took ] up claim, but the prospects did not please hIm, and as others were disap- ) pointed in sinking their first shafts, he B abandoned the camp and started down g the river. His boat broke down, and he = was compelled to return on foot to the d new mining district. By this time pans
 of dirt ranging from $500 down to Sl25 f had been found in several claims, and he e at once proceeded to develop his proper
 ty. He worked throughout the season, ,. hiring a couple of men to help hlm.
 ,e I have said that all the miners who , have made tbis wonderful find, or profit
 ed by it, are tender-feet. A few incidents
 which occurred at the dock when the
 steamer landed, or shortly after, vii ' show how thoroughly this is true. Nil' v Anderson, of Seattle, borrowed $500 o , an acquaintance in the summer of lS9;
 to go to the Yukon. He left a wife no ,, very well provided for to provide for her
 self and several small children. Thi ,4 she did successfully, and paid the inter
 est on the $500 besides. She was at tn
 wharf to see the steamer arrive, know
 ing nothing of the good fortune await 7 ing her except from rumor, which sai
 that the returning gold-huuters ha
 "struck it rich" She certainly had res
 son to hope this WAS true, and that he
 husband had had some share of goo
 fortuue. One of the first to come dow
 the plank after the ship had been mad 70 fast was Anderson. He carried stou e. and very heavy bag in either hand, an
 just behind him was friend with tw i'd more. These bags and Mrs Anderso 's. were put into waiting hack and tt
 party drove home. The bags containe in something over SIP GOO.
 fin Another of the Argonauts, also
 Swede, carried his dust, as many did, . the express office. He wan;ed to send
 "to the government at San Francisco.
 Asked if he knew how much he had, L
 said: ''I ,tink I have twenty tousan
 five huner dollar" When his sack WI Ire put on the scale the clerk told him
 had nearer S42, 300, and his eye brighter pr ed at the news. When asked if he wou
 have receipt for the value, or by weigh ed he said he would take it by weight.
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literary Salad.
GOLD! G0LD!! GoLD!!!
her home

TALES OF THE KLoNDIKE COUNTRY.
 Gold, gold, gold The air is full of fly ing rumors of the marvellous gold-fnds in the Klondike. It is impossible to re- sist the fascination of these stories; the