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81 have not forgotten" I answered

81 have not forgotten" l answered
as left her.
1t was soon over. The Colonel had
reached a further stage in the dark
journey, and the clergyman who sat by
his side guided the hand which affixed
a tremulous signature to the deed l
had drawn up in the morning. 1t was
the Rector and young footman who
witnessed the signature, and then the
Colonel spoke-this time in whisper.
"Now-send her to me. Stand by her
all of you-she will-need it."
There were old friends-old servants
there. but it was on my arm that Miss
Branscombe leaned as she went to that
solemn parting scene-I remembered it
afterwards. 1t was brief and agoniz-
ing farewell, for the sands of life were
almost run out, and then the new mis-
tress of Forest Lea was borne insensi-
BILE from the chamber where all that re-
NAMED Of the brave old Colonel was
only the mortal dust-the immortal
spirit had fed.
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No Reauisition for Duhmes.

Detroit, Mich, June 27.-Gov. Pin
gree, after a long conference with
Atty.-Gen. Orren, announced that he
would deny the application for requisi-
tions on the governor of New York for
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Duhme of Cincin-
natl, who were alleged to have forcibly
abducted their nephew, Moses Fowler
Chase of Lafayette, Ind, who has an
estate of about 100000. The governor
said that the testimony given did not
prove that any crime had been COM
mitted; that it seemed to prove that
the young man went with his aunt of
his own will.
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CHAPTER V

The first stage of my work was ac-
complished, and / might have returned
10 town at once, but / did mott lin
gered at Forest Lea through the next
day. There were seals to affix to all
the dead colonel's cabinets and draw
ers; there were interviews with vari-
Gus personages, and commissions for
Miss Elmslie, which filed up my time
and gave me an excuse for postponing
my departure. The truth was that
could not tear myself away. l had a
confession to make to Miss Branscombe
which could not force upon her in the
first hours of her sorrow, and which
nevertheless must be made. It was not
likely that the secret of Col. Brans-
combe's last will would be kept until
the legitimate moment for its revela-
tion; the executor, the rector, must act
upon his instructions, one of which was
to exclude Mr.. Charles Branscombe
from the house might perhaps,
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ever being better. All the rest of us
have long since given him up"
Miss Branscombe is attached to her
cousin?" / ventured.
They have been like brother and
sister, you know" Miss Elpslie re-
piled quietly. Mona cannot give him
up. But there is the dinner bell" She
seemed glad to change the converse
ton, thought.
Miss Branscombe did not appear at
the dinner table. The evening was
still wet, but close and sultry. Miss
Elmslie and l took tea together in the
large drawing room, which looked so
empty and desolate now; and, while
the gentle old lady babbled on Of the
stories of the house, l sat just behind
the lace curtains at the open window,
encircling belt of shrubbery. It was a
dark moonless summer night, and late
enough now for the shrubs to show
blackly against the pale skyline.
. had quite lost the thread of Miss
FINISHES somewhat monotonous talk.
with pervading sense of vague pain
and unrest new to my experience, and
due perhaps to the melancholy scenes
in which 1 had just taken part.
Suddenly it seemed to me that
white shadow fitted across the bottom
of the lawn toward the trees, and was
lost In the darkness. Was It fancy?
| wondered, looking intently toward
the spot where the figure had disap-
peared. 1 was not subject to fancies
OF this kind, and l at once made I'D
my mind to investigate the phenom-
enon.
With an excuse to Miss Elmslie. I
went to the hall for my overcoat, and.
letting myself out by side door. I
made my way cautiously over tue
grass to the spot where l had senior
fancied / had seen-the white form
appear and disappear.
There was nothing but the shadows
and the trees and the patter OF the soft
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CHAPTER IV.-(Continued.)


as that all?" Miss Branscombe's
look seemed to say, and her color came
back and the frightened look faded out
OF her eyes. l wondered what she had
dreaded.
Another gravely- dinner was
scarcely over when my summons came.
Miss Branscombe started to her feet
with a suppressed cry, and passed
swiftly from the room before me.
only Mr.. Fort, was to say" The
butler hesitated, looking anxlously at
Miss Elmslie. Il beg your pardon,
maam, but the message was partic-
ular."
Poor dear child" murmured Hiss
Elmslie, rising and looking helplessly
at me. What can l do lit is too
late, l am afraid"
"Will you leave it to me?" said
gently. Perhaps can persuade Miss
Branscombe."
Eyes, yes" she exclaimed, laying her
trembling hand on my arm-"you
will persuade her."
Those hours of anxious watching and
enforced confidence had thrown down
the barriers of unconventionanty, and
made us more intimate than months of
ordinary intercourse would have done.
Both the elder and the younger lady
turned to me in their loneliness and
their sorrow; already 1 had taken my
place as friend with them.
In the corridor outside the sick
room Miss Branscombe was standing
in the recess Of window wringing her
hands and sobbing pitifully.
Mr.. Fort" she exclaimed, "they will
not let me see him! Tell him that
am here-surely they will not be so
cruel as to let him die without a word
to me at the last! And 1 was like his
own child. l must-oh, must see him
again before" Sobs choked her
voice.
placed her gently on the window
seat.
IF you will wait patiently for ten
minutes, Miss Branscombe," l said, Il
will come back for. you"
"And Charlie, my cousin" she said
you will not forget?"
The Yale expositor., 1899-06-30

Uncle Sam may now boast that '-ths
sun never sets on American flag" but
the Stars and Stripes have but followed
the achievements of the American in
ventor and mechanic Years ago
American harvesting machinery LED
the way and created a demand for
itself in lands where "Old Glory" was
never seen outside of books. Deering
Harvesting Machines, made in Chi
cago, are sold today by the ship-load
from New Zealand to Norway and from
South Africa to Siberia. and in every
land where grass and grain are har-
vested The name of "Deering" is a
household word tho world over.
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IMPORTANT LAW POINT.
Has just Been Established for Caiifor-
MIA Fig Syrup Co.

Ousb Ieeh
MIA Fig Syrup Co.
An important decision has just been
rendered in San Francisco in the
United States Circuit Court, in the case
of the California Fig Syrup Company
VS.. Clinton e. Worden & Co., ct al"
The principal defendant is large nom
secret manufacturing concern. A per-
manent injunction has been granted
enjoining the defendants from using
the name-Syrup of Figs, or Fig
Syrup-and ordering them to pay the
costs and account for damages. The
decision is of the greatest value, not
only to manufacturers of proprietary
articles, but to the public generally, an
it afirms that the valuable reputation
acquired by an article of merit, will DO
protected by the Courts, and that the
party who builds the reputation by ex-
tensive and legitimate advertising. is
entitled to the full fruits OF his enter
prise. This confirms the title OF the
California Fig Syrup Co. to this genu-
inc and most valuable remedy, Syrup
of Figs"
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Big Terra Gotta Works Burn.

Philadelphia, Pa, June 27-The
terra Gotta works of William Gallo
way, Thirty-second and Walnut streets,
were entirely destroyed by fire Sun
day. The loss is estimated at $780,.
900, on which there is an insurance of
about $4,000. The fire is supposed 40
have originated in one of the kilns.
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netroit VIII Care for All.

Detroit, Mich, June 27.-The local
committees of the 1899 international
Christian Endeavor convention an
nounce that the latest canvass of the
entertainment committee shows that
$4,000 visitors have thus far been
amply arranged for in the matter of
lodging and meals, and if the number
should reach $4,000 they can easily be
accommodated.
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falling raindrops on the green leaves.
So my eyes, keen and sure as l had
always considered them, had played
me false. turned back toward the
house, taking this time one of two or
three narrow winding paths within the
wood. My footsteps made no sound on
the damp grass-grown ground. All at
once the perfume of cigar was waited
toward me. Then / was not alone in
the darkness somebody else had a
fancy for an evening airing-one or
the gardeners or workmen, no doubt
on his way from some errand at the
Hall. But the strawberries lay in the
front of the house, while the servants
offices were all, as 1 knew, at the back.
And, besides, my educated senses told
me that that cigar was OF the finest
quality, not likely to be smoked by
any but connoisseur. The rector was
a non-smoker, and no other neighhor
would, knew, have the entree to the
shrubbery.
My curiosity was thoroughly reused,
and the instinct of my profession en-
listed in the discovery of the little
mystery.
Presently the sound of subdued
voices-a mans and woman's-
reached my ears. Then had not been
fancy-tricked-some designation of
tender nature had lured the fitting
figure hitherward "a maid-servant
from the house, no doubt. But the
fine Havana? Well, that was no affair
of mine; would not at all events play
the eavesdropper.
1t was in carrying out this laudable
resolve that turned into another path
"a shorter cut to the house as l be-
lieved, in my slight knowledge Of the
place. 1t must however have brought
me nearer to the lovers, for now the
manly voice was so raised that the
subject of what appeared to be an an
CRY discussion only just missed meet
ing my ears, and sobs from the female
were distinctly audible. The course OF
true love was not running smoothly.
| concluded, as | retraced my steps.
At this moment the sobs ceased and
a lSullHlhc NOACe lOOh w tHe lSSpOhSS,
pleading, remonstrant, and l was con-
scious of a sudden shock which
brought me to standstill. The sweet,
low tones were familiar to me-they
were those of Mona Branscombe.
Mona Branscombe, my ideal of inno-
cence and womanly purity. my imper-
sonation Of Una, keeping a clandestine
appointment at night-with her I'M
cle's corpse hardly yet cold. too; hood
winking her chaperon with a pretense
of illness and overwhelming grief! Oh,
the shame and the pity of it! oh, the
shame and the pity!
l did not stop to ask myself why the
blow should be such crushing one to
newly a doubt of the innocence and
goodness of Mona Branscombe should
seem to make the world stand still, and
plunge my whole outlook into dark
ness; l hurried blindly back to the
house, losing myself half a dozen times
among the tortuous shrubbery paths
and shaking the raindrops from the
laden branches in heavy showers as
went. 1 had reached the terrace on
which the side door by which l had
quilted the house opened, my hand was
on the lock, when another applicant
for admittance glided out of the shaf'
ows and stood by my side.
(To be continued)
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Nnture.s Influence on Man.

From the Chicago News: Mature
exercises a wonderful and mysterious
influence over men. Certain plants are
poisonous to some folks and medicine
to others" Eyes, and my husband Is
always troubled with rheumatism when
the grass begins to get tall upon our
lawn"
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Nav Abolish the Foud Countx.

Manchester, KY, June 27.-Because
of the killing of tom" Baker while a
prisoner in charge of the state troops
and the determination of Gov. Bradley
to call an extra session of the legis-
lature, which will likely abolish the
county of Clay, distributing the terri
tory among adjoining counties, the Of
ficials are at loss to know what to do.
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Santiago de Cuba, June 27.-Thirty-
three cases of yellow fever, with five
deaths, have been officially reported
since the beginning of the present out
break. One of the deaths occurred in
the Fifth infantry. The other four
fatal cases were civilians.
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OTIS REPORTS SOLDIERS DEATHS
Sends List of Several who Died OF
Their Wounds.


Their Wounds.
Washington, June 27.-The war de-
partment has received the following
death report from Gen. Otis:
Manila, June 26.-Adjutant Gener-
al, Washington: Following deaths
since last weekly report: From wounds
in action, June -, David Silver, Co.
M, First Montana infantry; June IS,
Miles Doyle, corporal Co. l., Twelfth
infantry; June 10, Sherman T. Shop
ard, Co. H, First Washington; Defor-
rest Hutchinson, Co. b, Ninth infaa-
try; Leonard Edling, Co. e, Twenty
first infantry; June 20, Herbert Mlf-
fin, Co. B, Fourth infantry; June 81,
George Bits, artificer, Co. ID. Fourth
infantry, drowned at Honolulu May 8:
David II. Johnson, Co. /, Thirteenth
infantry, erysipelas; June IS. Richard
+. Havens, Co. II, Twenty-first infan-
try, heat exhaustion; June 10, Max
Newgrass, Co. e, Fourth infantry,
phthysis; June 20, Edward Florentine,
Third artillery, dysentery; June "A,
Frank K. King, Co. G., Ninth infantry;
June "a, William A. Pilgrim, Thir-
teenth Minnesota, variola; June %,
Earl r. Cotton, Co. H, Ninth infantry.
OTIS"
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Prompt Reaction.

"Oh, that horrid cat!" exclaimed the
fearful young woman. She has killed
my beautiful canaryl But the wings
don't seem to be injured a bit. They
will look swell on my hat, won't they.
though ?"-Chicago Tribune.
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Kruger Ruxlnr Many Rifles.

London, June 27-The government
of the South African Republic, accord
ing to a dispatch to the Daily Mail
from Rome, is ordering large quanti-
ties of rifles from Italian firms for
immediate shipment.
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Vatican Gains a Victory.

Rome, June 27.-For the first time
since 1870 the Vatican party has OBJ
tanned a majority in Rome in the mu-
nlcipal elections, and the fronts Of the
churches are Enthusiastically illuminated
in honor of the Success
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Eridenne nf nreatn....

From the Chicago Record: 80 many
great geniuses have been fat men"
well. sometimes 1t takes genius Ia
earn three square meals a day.
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DEWEY TO VISIT BOSTON FIRST
Report That the Admiral VIII Reach
New York Later.

New York Later.
Boston, Mass, June 27.-The Herald
says that Admiral Dewey will visit
Boston and be entertained here before
he goes to New York this forecast being
based on the reported statement of the
United States consul-general at Hall
fax that he has received word direct
from Washington that the Olympia
will make Halifax it's first American
stopping place.
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spanIsh ARMY Llmlt rIned.

Madrid, June 27.-The Official Ga
zette announces that the effective ac-
tive army for the next financial year
has been fixed at 1OS,DOo men.
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Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist today
and get a sample bottle free. Sold in
% and so cent bottles Go at once; de-
lays are dangerous.
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Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.

The Christian who complains finds
fault with God.
The uncoverted man sees no higher
than he lives
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If God had no penalties his laws
would not be laws.
whatsoever man soweth, that
shall he also reap"
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existence Whlch gives instant rellrI ana
cures within a few days Its effect is won
derful when applied to Burns, Scalds, Sun
burn, Boils, Assesses, Scrofulous Aztec
tions, Scalp Humors. Chatting Parts and
Raw Surfaces. Prepaid by mail % and soc
per box Write today for a free sample OF
DROPS Salve to the Swanson Rheumatic
Cure Co., 160-l64 L. Lake St, Chicago, III
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FREE.

What is the good of good that is not
doing and being?
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Coughing Leads to Consumption.

Every good man knows that there is
a personal devil
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to cure Piles.
skin diseases
and chronic
specific for
only ono IN
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A look toward the devil is as dam
gerous as leap
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which never fails
Eczema and all
also old running
sores. 1t is a
Piles, and the
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The Flag Follows Trnde.

No burden is ever heavy that love
gives us to carry.
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Kindly inform your readers that for ths
next 80 days we will send a sample box OK
our wonderful ) DROPS Sa We FREQ,
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A Reliable Pilot.

Any one wishing to engage the ser- vices of reliable guide and pilot who is familiar with the entire coast of South eastern Alaska, can do so by cal ling at this office, or at Reid x Sylves- ter's store. A great many mining ex- perts and others will come to Alaska this summer with desire to visit some All such persons will find it to their best interests to obtain the services of a perfectly reliable pilot, who, from long experience is acquainted with the opportunity affords such persons a chance to visit in saftey any locality they desire.
Stikeen River journal., 1899-04-22
The Dirigo's Damages.

The extent of the injuries sustained by the steamer Dirigo, when she grounded in the narrows, have just re- gently become known. It will cost $25,OOO to $3O,OOO to repair her, or nearly one-third of her total value. The steamer was built last year at a total cost of $S0,OO0, and $l2,000 was subsequently, spent in fitting her up for the Alaska trade.
 When she was placed in the dry dock and stripped it was found that her keel was completly gone, as we'll as a large portion of her garboards or bot tom planking. The engine and boilers were out of position and forced over to the port side, their foundations being broken and twisted.
 Considerable other damage was done in the engine room, including the cracking of her low-pressure cylinder and columns. The electric plant was badly injured by salt water, and the dynamo must be rewound.
Stikeen River journal., 1899-04-22
Yukon River Boats Doomed.

T. $. Mahoney has just arrived from the steamer Yukoner, which lies in a slough at Russian Mission, near the mouth of the Yukon, and he brings news that when the ice breaks up at least eleven of the Yukon fleet will with doubt be destroyed.
 The following is list of the vessels that will probably be lost and can only be saved by miracle: Herman, A. E. Co.,, San Francisco: Dawson City, San Francisco; Gov. Stoneman, Port land: May D., Trenton; Checto, San Francisco; Seattle No. l, Seattle Yu- kon Co.,; City of Chicago, Chicago; Robert Kerr, N. A. T. X T. Co.,, Seat tide; Tacoma, E. L. Co.,, Seattle: and Arnold. A. E. Co.,, San Francisco.
 This is list of eleven steamers be- tween Russian Mission and Dawson. Nearly all the boats are in the middle of the stream and will go down the river with the ice. to de piled up on the sand-bars and wrecked
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Coal Lands Not Open.

The following letters are self explan- itory:
 DEPARTMENT OF THE INFERIOR
 General Land Office,
 Washington. D. C. February 2S 1899. Register and Receiver,
 Sitka Alaka. Sirs
 am in receipt of your letter of January 3l 1859 in which you state that there was offered for filing in your office three declatory state mentS for coal lands situated on Admiralty IS- land near Point Gardener and Newel Bay: that you refused the filings for the reason that there was no law under which such lands could be purchased in Alaska: that at the request of the attorney for the parties you gave your personal receipt and hold the papers pending instruc- ions from this office.
 You ask whether you warranted in re- ceivlng such papers even unofficially. It reply have to advise you that the pro- visions of the coal land law have not been ex- tended to the district of Alaska There is therefore no authority under said law for receiving filings for coal lands in said district You will return the papers.
 Very Te'Gse'i"1'S, T. v. M"n,e,,
 Asst. Commissioner. UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
 Sitka, Alaska. April 6, 1899, L. $. Commissioner
 Wrangel. Alaska. Sir
 In reply to your inquiry to the receiver who is ill enclose q copy of a department letter n- structing us to refuse all filings on coal lands as there Is no law in force in Alaska under
 Respectfully
 JOHN W. DUDLEY.
 Register.
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Summons.

In the District Court of the United States for the District of Alaska.
 Lena Thacker Mo- 88l.
 Plaintiff. (sUMMONS)
 vS.
 D. l.. Thacker,
 Defendent.
 The President of the United States of Amer ica
 To D. l.. Thacker
 The above named Defendant, GREETING: You are hereby commanded to be and appear in the above entitled Court, holden at Sitka in against you in the above entitled action within twenty days from the date of service of this summons upon you and if you fail so to appear and answer, for want thereof the plaintif will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint filed herein. The said action Is brought to secure a dissolution of the bonds of matrimony now existing between the said plain tin ana said defendent by decree of this Court, on the ground of Il wilful assertion and non support on the part of the said dcfendent for period of more than (3) three years, as will more fully appear by the complaint filed herein. And this is to command yOu the Marshall of said District or your Deputy. to make due ser vice and return of this summons, Hereof fail not.
 WITNESS the Honorable CHARLES s. JOHNSON. Judge of said District Court and the
 Seal of the said Court affixed at - Sitka in said District this 9th Seal sixth day of April, A. D., l899 ALBERT D ELLIOT. Clerk.
 CHAS. K. INGERSOI.
 Attornay for plaintiff. Date of first publication. April 18th, 1899
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In the District Court of the United States fol the District of Alaska. Lena Thacker No. 86i
 Plaintiff. (SIMMONS.l
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For Curios, try Carylon!

Patronize the POstOtfice News stand when you want stationary, candy cigars and tobacco. All the leading papers and magazines always on hand
 w. C. Kaufman, chief engineer of the Annie Nixon. was registered at the Fort Wrangel hotel this week.
 If you cannot get what you wan elsewhere, try the Hunt Grocery Co.
 w. II. Gilmone, who has been work ing on prospect near ketchikan, is spending few days in town. Mir. Gilmore reports many fine prospects near Ketchikan, and prophecies for that district a wonderful future.
 WANTED. - Sewing to do.
 Mrs. .Roundtree, Opp. Y. M. (. A. Hall.
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Milwaukee"

A familiar name given to the Chicago. Milwaukee X St. Paul Rail- way, known all over the Union as the Great Rrailway running the Pioneer Limited' trains every day and night be- tween St. Paul and Chicago, and Oma- ha and Chicago, "The only perfect trains in the world" Understand: Con- nectiOns are made with ALL Trans continental Lines, assuring passengers the best service known. Luxurious coaches, electric lights, steam heat, of a verity equaled by no other line.
 See that your ticket reads via '"rhe Milwaukee, when going to any point in the United States or Canada. All ticket agents sell them.
 For rates. pamphlets or other infor- nation, address,
 J. w. CASEY, C. J. EDDY,
 Tray. Pass. Agt. General Agt.
 SEATTLE. Wash. PORTLAND. Or.
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The Ladies' Aid Society.

The Ladies Aid will meet at the home of Mrs. Thwing Thursday after noon April 27th., to sew. A good at- tant business to attend to.
 Mrs. Hattie Garret. See.
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Remember.

W rangel Studio is the place to get Alaska views. A fine selection of Wrangel during the great boom of 1898. Remember will desert Wrangel soon and if there is any one that has a bill to present will be pleased to settle it.
 o. D. GOetze.
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The following letters are self explan- itory: