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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-06
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Improved.
MOORE BROS. q SAWYER,

MOORE BROS. & SAWYER,
BARGAIN, So, 800 l45 and III 10th st N. a
double frame, house.. eight rooms on one
fair condition: supplied with city water tier
ana gas; sewer connections; rents Tor $s6
yestment and Something only few
minutes M walk from the city, you cannot
So. ooIThoroughly up-to-date modern house, on
1st Nv near Gath st; east front; good-sized
lot; full basement; finest hot water heating
plant; part hardwood finish; new bath with
snuI bargain.
IS, 2So-s131 Portland av; lot 5ox11s feet; a u,
room modern house with part hardwood
finish; basement. hot air heating plant,
bath, gas and sewer connections; this is 9
bargain for house in this location. Call
81, 5Oo-Will buy an east front house located on
Attn av 5. near 25th st: lot 4Sx127 feet;
nine rooms; modern house with full base.
ment; line steam heating plant; up-to- date
bath, porcelain tub; good-sized barn; this
Is d.l. bargain gain and must be sold within few
stairs with hardwood floors,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-06
BUSINESS CHANCES
WELL DaILLERs. ATTENTION.

Owing to poor health, will sell my entire
well or, drilling business consisting Of one heavy
Of going to depth Of 1000 feet, and two
heavy treadle machines, one with Case trac,
ton and one with Russell 1O-horse portable
engine. with drill tools from four to ten
inches. Including. driving and fishing tools,
ropes, cable and blacksmith outfit Those ma
chimes are practically new and will be sold
at a sacrifice, either together or separately.
Address 1924, Journal
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-06
FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS

THE FINEST AND BEST GRADE OF SECOND
hand and new office and store fixtures, consist
ing Of roll-top, standing. fat, dobied and type
writer desks, chairs, tables, leather files; also
150 feet office and bank Partitions showcases,
counters, wall cases, scales, registers, etc. 1t
will pay you to look them over. Prices very
cheap. Twin City Fixtures Exchange, 22S
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-06

ON SALE TOMORROW AT SACRIFICE FOR
cash, the entire furnishings Of eightroom fat.
consisting Of nice bedroom, parlor, dtntng-roo
and library furniture; refrigerator, crockery.
glass. bedding, pictures books, kitchen uten-
sils, etc.; owner leaving city. At "Bown's'
Salesrooms, No. 9th st s, opposite Lum.
her Exchange.
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FURRIERs

FURs STORED FREE OF CHARGE pRoy1DINo
repairs amount to So; remodeling and redyeing
eealskins speciality; lowest prices; best work
Will call for goods. Both phones A. Reiner.
practical furrier. 7o1 HenIepin. Minneapolis.
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WE RETAIL AT WHOLESALE Prices
Choice creamery, pc; dairy. lac. lie, zoe; fun
roasted coffee, 125ac; Mocha and Java. zoe;
choice tea dust lie; best tea siftings, 18c;
choice sample teas, zoe; uncolored Japan, 25c;
pure strained honey, &c; comb honey. 12c;
eggs, l6c; IL bars soap. 25c. Berslin's, 81
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-06

Q o o o o . o o o o o o o
Q HOUSES FOR SALE.
Q R. D. CONE & CO., SIT GUAR. BLDG. 7
o -Eight-room frame house, 18th av
Q near 2Sth st. Easy terms.
Q 1,400-25th av near Irving, rooms,
0 barn. renting for $50 per month.
o 81, 5OO-.Thfrd st N. near Oath ay, s rooms,
Q well and cistern, renting at $15 per
o month. -@-'--z-.z---s.S.s
o $1,50O-sixth st Sc near 18th av.
o $l,5OO-Crystal Lake av near Irving; house
Q Of seven rooms; barn. city water; lot
o 81 feet front.
o $1,500-Cedar av, corner 33d st; nine
o rooms. Terms to suit:
o $l,5OO-Tenth av s near 35th ST; eight
o rooms; city water; renting at $15 per
o month. Easy terms \ -;
o $2,5OO-Second ay s near s27th St; nine
o rooms, frst-class condition; connected
o with city water and sewer; lot 44412S.
o rents for $27 per month.
n n n n n n n n
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OUT THEY GO,
OUT THEY GO,

Go Where
you will, then come to see us and 20 to
North Dakota, the most prosperous state In
and buy land adjoining for $3.50 to $12.50 per
acre; easy terms; excursion rates; locate in
rich. Write for maps and facts. VIM. II.
Brown Co. 131 La Sale st. Chicago, or Man
dan. N. D. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-06
HELP WANTED-MALE

L. & 90. you CAN MAKE MONEY. L. & co.
Clothing ready to wear retailed at wholesale
prices by manufacturer. New stock, spring
styles 1904.
SIS to SIS suits and overcoats, 5000; no
lower.
$40 to s25 suits and overcoats. $14.ss; none
L. 4 Co. "Ellencoe," 21o1s 4th st $. L. s Co.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-06
STORAGE

STORAGE
= :.
THE BOYD TRANSFER AND STORAGE 90.
household goods: expert packing for storage OF
shipment. Reduced freight rates to the Pa
cifc coast on household goods or emigrant
movables 40 Sd ST. 8.
CAMERON's TRANSFER AND STORAGE
Best facilities for moving and storing house.
hold goods; expert packers. 200 Nicollet. Both
phones, 1902. Res. phone. T. c. 1924 6
BENZ BROS, TRANSFER AND STORAGE:
q finest vans and warerooms; goods moved bg
experienced men. liz 9Th st N. Both tells 95S
STORAGE FOR RENT-HoUsEHoLD GOODS
s grocery store. 307 9th st s 80 -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-06

1MEHOVEU EARM HUMES. --"-
Improved farm homes for laboring men and
renters in 40acre tracts or more, with good
house, all complete and ready to move into.
All hardwood timber land, on good public
roads, near schools churches and creameries.
\ Good neighbors. Near town having a popu-
lation Of 2,O0O Only 90 to 60 miles from St.
Paul and Minneapolis. Price So to SIS per
{ long time at low rate of interest. For maps
and further information, address Uecke's Land
( Agency, Cumberland Wis
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-06
NOTICE


STONE, BRICK AND CEMENT REPAIRING
ready. We look after chimneys, walls, stone
floors, sidewalks, etc. Prices reasonable John
building T. O.. 451; N. w.. 22s2-J Main s
FREE DUMP FOR ASHES AND CLEAN DIRT.
Old Hay Market, Lyndale and 1lth ay n
Man there to direct unloading.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-06
To-DAY,s NUGGET.
"He only is advancing in life getting softer,
brain quicker, whose living
SITUATIONS WANTED

f9s I'D Male. 80
RATE UNDER THIS CLASSIFICATION 10 A
word; no ad less than 10c daily: 20 words or
less. week. Doc.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-06

ARE YOU RENT PAYER2
ARE YOU A WAGE EARNER2
HAVE YOU 81, 200 SAVED UP?
81 200 WILL BUY 20 BROAD ACRES,
EXCELSIOR, LAKE MINNETONKA,
S A LAND OF HEALTH-NO MARSHES.
a LAND OF COMFORTING SAND.
A LAND OF PROFIT-NO STONE.
But beautiful piece of table land covered
with hardwood timber. You are certain to
make a living; you will have good health /;
you will make more money than you are now
making. Half cash, $500 down.
-..e NJ. p. HOBART Phoenix Building. -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-06

GOOD SUITS MADE TO ORDER FROM SIS UP
at Anthony's, the reliable tailor; pants recut
Zoe; suits steam cleaned, 81. 212 Washing
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-06
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Improved.
Continued.

FOR SALE-THE FINEST LOT OF MODERN
houses IN the city at very reasonable prices.
& $Cholce ioca lions. Also other desirable prop
erty. Gall and examine before buying. PTOuty
& Hall. $40 Iarnnlo Iyoa,rt = =. - -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-06

PIANOS IN USED PIANOS. q
uprights $11o, $12o; Briggs piano, $225; q
$685. price new $3.50. Cash or 81 and $40 {
month. Foster & Waldo, SO 9th st 8, cornei
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-06

SAFES. SAFES. SAFES.
have the largest stock of secondhand and
new safes of standard makes. Come and look
me over before you buy safe I can
save you 25 to SO per cent. Twin City Fix
ture Exchange, 223 Sd st s.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
FAME FOR A
 SKAGWAY GIRL

Copies have been received of q e
 "Alaska March and Two Step, ' the composition of our taleut. d young Sksgwsy girl, Mss Adelai e Cohen. just from the presses of the San Francisco publishing house of Curtaz & Son. The title page is ornate, con- taiuing a typical Alaskan scene which vas suggest,d d by the composer and ex- seuted by Carl Ask to both oj whom it does infinite credit, The musi- has d. ready won favor iu several of the coast cities and at the SJ Louis fair, where it is on sale. It will be remembered by the people of this city as one of the numbers arranged by E. Harvey, leader of the Third Infantry band, at the Cedi- catory ball ofthe Elks' new club house. Musicians predict that the piece will win a favor that will lead to tame for tH e young authoreSs
 Chealsnder's have the music on sale and copies may be s cured from Miss Cohen.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
MFNTHI GOES
 FREE AT NOME

A special dispatch from Dawson, dated November ,, says:
 "A private dispatch from Nome con- veys the information that Edward Men, thi has been released by the court there from the charge of perjury. It was charged that Menthi swore falsely, thereby convic.ing an innocent girl of a serious crime. It resulted in her be- ing sentenced to the penitentiary, where she gradually lost her health and died shortly after her release from McNeil island in Seattle. Mel- thi was arrested in Dawson last sum- mer by United States Detective Her. ron. He at first opposed extradition and later waived right to trial.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
ALASKA LEADS IN
 SALMON PRODUCTION

The salmon pack of the Pacific Coast compiled from statements complete to October l5, will show 8 shortage of 5TS,2+4 cases, including sll varieties says the Post-Inteligencer. Columbia river, Fraser river and the Sacramento are the only districts showing an in- crease, and this is said 10 be due entire ly to the fact that the open season was extended on the Co um5iS after OctO- Der l5, the date set by law, to an indea- nile period. Now, however. the ctn- ueries have prac ica'ly eessed opera tiOuS there,
 The total pack for 1904 is given at 2,g22. .Og3 cases, of which 2,O52, ,759 cases are from the Alaska districts, and I29,- 95l eases from Puget sound, the Skeens and Fraser rivers, the Columbia river and outside rivers.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
JUDGE BROWN OUT
Roosevelt requests resignation of the judge of the district court Re- moves Marshal Richards of Nome and roappoints Judge Wickersham.
Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)

Brown, the of
  of
 
 the third judicial division These actions the Judge w. United report public the charges that made sustained The president still consider ing tn seof s. of andG
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
RUSSIANS DESTROY THEIR
 OWN WARShIP
Torpedo Boat Destroyer Blown Up By Order of Her Commander After he Files Dis
 patches From Stoessel to Czar

Raztoropny have been received at this place. They have been refused public ity, but the fact that the Russian tor- pedo destroyer risked running the blockade and was afterward destroyed in order to file them is an indication of their importance.
 All the officers aud men on Inc Ras toropny were taken off before the boat was destroyed.
 stOssssl Not to Surrender
 St. Petersburg, Nov. l7-The report has been iu circulation that the dis patches from Con. Stoessel consisted, in part, of report that he had request, ed to surrender. The rumOr is denied by the admiralty.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
CAUGHT.
Pruminrnt S attlp M Il Att
 t. mptS to Run Block de

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 Seattle, Nov. l7-Capt Harry Struve, son of Judge H. K. Struve the pioneer Seatts lawyer who before his retire ment was the senior member of the law firm of Slruve, Allen, Hughes & Me Kicker, and brother of Fred K. Struve the real eS ate broker and financial agent has been captured while.attempt- fog to run the Japanese blockade with provisions for Port Arthur. Capt. Struve was in command of the Chi ucse steamer SiShan and l,0OO,OJO rubles was 10 be his personal reward for success. It is believed the Japan e,e will give him the death sentence for his attempt to break the blockade
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
Popular People " Id

Miss Minnie LamoreauX. assistant postmaster at Whitehorsa, aud Dr.. L. Schofield Sugden, manager of the Bul, lion Creek Hydraulic Company and a prominent WhitehOrse mining man, were quietly married Tuesday evening at the city by the ripping waters of LeEes river The newly married peo. pie will spend the honeymoon at Kluane city in the Kluane mining district, where both bride and groom are heav- fly interested.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
YUKON RIVER IS
 CLOSED Al DAWSON

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. Dawson, Nov. 1.-The Yukon river closed at this place Nov. G. It closed at Selkirk during the night and is full of ice at Yukon Crossing, Big Salmon and Hootalinqua.
 The weather was never better at this place than it is at tn present time. It is clear but not uncomfortably cold. The skating is perfect and the people is devoting a great deal of time to the sport.
 Times Are Gu ot in Yukon
 Dawson is very quiet. Instead of the thronged streets that use to be charac- teristic of the town, there are; days when not half Cozen men are visible at one time. It is also quiet, on the creeks where there are fewer people at work than heretofore Mine owners and laymen are doing nearly all of the work. There are few men working for wages. .....
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
Notice

To all whom it may concern, have this day appointed H. B Le Fevre my true and lawful attorney during my absence from Alaska, to have charge of my business of whatsoever kind and nature, to receive all moneys due me, and to give acquitances for the same. All work in the notary line will be conduct ed by Mir. Le Fevre the same as if l was present.
 Dated at Sksgway, Alaska, this l4th day of November, 1904.
 Phil Abrahams,
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
HOTtL OLYMPIA IN ASHES

built of wood it cost more than Sl0O,OOO. It was erected about the time of tie admission of Washington aS a state when the contest for ;he location of the calitOl was in full blast, One of the arguments that were being urgCi, against Olympia was that of the made quaey of hotel accommodations, and Co stay the force of that the citizens Ot the place built the famous Olympia Siace that time 1t has been the headquarters for the lobby and all senatorial aspir- ants during the legislative sessions.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan J
 Dawson, Nov. l7--The first mushers tl arrive this season from Fairbanks are here. They say the road Is in good condition for sleighing and that all those working on the road are making good time and meeting with good spc- cess. Road houses are located at diifers ert convenient distances all along the route, being from IS to 20 miles apart. The mushers say there is no doubt about about the trail to Dawson being
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
GRUB SHORTAGE
 ON STEWART RIVER

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.
 Dowson, Nov. l7-Receut arrivals from Clear creek and other portions of the Stewart river country say there will be shortage of grab in that coun try this winter and that there will be little work on that account. The min e's were all late in ordering their goods for the winter and lhe last steamers to leave Dawson failed to get up the river with them, so people will be forced to come out for the winter.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.
 CheiOO, Nov l7-The Russian tor pedo boat des 'rOyer RastorOpny, which successfully e'uded the blockade at Port rthur, her filing dispatches to the ear from Gen. SlOeSsel, was blown up by the Orl'r Of her commanding officer this morning. This action was taken to prevent the japanese from cut ting the boat out and capturing her as they did with the Ry eshjtelni last sum mer.
 R por.sR oh St. POt-r~burE ' Sr. PeterSharg, Nov. I7-The dis patches from G-u. StoeSsel dI,d yester- day at Chetoo by he commander of the
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
TROUBi f IN
 NEW QUARTER

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. ]
 Moscow, Nov. l7--A telegram has been received which says the Afghans have just exploded Russian magazine at Kushk The Russians are invading territory over which the British claim autho ity, and iL is feared that the re- suit might be trouble wi h Great Brit ain.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 Olympia, Nov. l7-The Olympia hO- tel, probably the most famous hOstelry in the state ol Washington, was burned to the ground last night. While no lives were lost, the guests oi the hotel, among whom was Judge Turner, eS- senator and late demOcI stic nominee for governor, were forced 10 flee with out their personal effects.
 The Olympia hotel was an imposing structure four stories high, and while
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
duss Keep Stock

Before leaving Skagway Tuesday night the court signed an injunction re- straining the administrative of the es- tate of E. O Caswell from selling or as- signing any of the stock of the Alaska General Electric Company which is held by her as such adminisJratrix.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
FAIRBANKS STAGE ROAD IN
 GOOD CONDITION
First Mushers From Panama Reach Dawson and Have Easy Reports From New
 Camp are Very Satisfactory

easy and one that will be in great favor by those coming and going to the Tan ana, From Circe it leaves the Yukon and goes across country.
 The arrivals say it is verS quiet at Fairbanks, but that every body is conf dent and satisfied with the city. The .snow was so late in coming that people had but just begun to move machinery to the creeks. That work was in full progress when the mushers left Foir- banks.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
Last If Holiday Goods Here

We have received the last consign. ment of goods for the holiday trade and are prepared to make suits, pants and overcoats that are strictly up-to-date in all respects. Those who order first will of course have the largest stock of goods from which to make a selection.
 F. WOLLAND, Merchant Tailor.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17

The Boss Bakery makes a specially ot three things S-ice cream, fresh bsk- cry goods and Flows candies, all guar anteed Io be perfect. The ice cream and bakery products of the Boss Bakery are uueXcelled anywhere, and Flows candies speak for themselves wherever found.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
Tray lwhI Be Good

There will be considerable travel be- tween WhiIehorsa and the creeks this winter iu view of the large amount of winter work that Is being prepared for. -WhiLehorse Star.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
STRAIGHT WHISKIES
Aged and Natured iu the Wood in
 thS U. z. Bonded Warehouse

We make a speciality of high grade liquors. wines of all kinds. The only only family liquor house in Alaska.
 House of Lords, Black Usher Scotch, Imported Port and Sherry. Highest quality cigars. Our guarantee goes. the Monogram. Bloom x Korach.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17

A fine lunch ana large glass o' Rainier beer, st the Seattle oa oon for 10 csEts. U
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17

Best of wines liquors and cigars at the Totem.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17

You get good Talues for your money at the American Tailors.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17

All the delicacies of the season at the Pack Train Restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
BEST YET
B ,rgains or r, d in Sealskin
 MOCC sins

We have just received 30 pairs of sealskiu mUccasins and for beauty they have never been equaled in Skagway. They are just the thing to wear as you can step Out of doors and not get your feet wet. Call and let us show them Low in price, high in value.
 Case & Draper.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
Fresh Msnt

The Frye-Bruhn Co. keep all kinds of fresh meat constantly on hand. If
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17

Leopard velvets and Scotch flannel waistingS, at HarrisOns'.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17

English corduroy pants at Clayson's They wear like a nigger's heel.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17

You make no mistake Dy leaving your orders at the American TailOrs.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17

Fine porcelain tuUs at Principal bar bershop, opposite Board of Trade.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17

New goods at the American Tailors
The daily Alaskan., 1904-11-17
Dunlap'hats at Clayson's.

All the latest winter styles in suit. ings at the American Tailors.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-07
A Bit OF Thackerax Fun.

The following extract Ia taken from
one Of Thackeray's letters Of Miss Lib
by Strong. a niece Of Mr.. Baxter and
an inmate Of the family Mt the Brown
House during both the visits of the
novelist to America. The letter with
others Is published entire in the Cen.
fury under the title. "Thackeray' s
Friendship with an American Fam
ily."
Come 1t is time to pack up this
note, and trot down to the boat. Sup
pose was at New York now. won
der whether 1t being your birth day l
should be allowed to-vous comprenez
and 1t being my birth day whether
| shouldn't be authorized to do it all
round: Well now guess I'd give n
hundredVlolar bill to do it-that's
thirty three S33 cents piece reckon
and one cent over: Miss Libby saws |
don't know what you mean about cents
but l know you are talking great
deal Of noncents. SO it is. And how
much of life Is ditto ditto? Wait till
you are five and twenty years older
like some people, and then see. So l
send my love to all Of you in the
brown house, or whersumdever the
Shade & the Summer has conveyed
you, and am Of the 3 young ladies' es-
pecially the
respectable old friend
"W. M. r."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-07

STA. The price of this ran well Into
four figures and the gems set In 1t
were all pearls of great value and no
less beauty.
So were those in a highly treasured
thimble which. on the occasion of one
OF his visits to Europe the late Shah
Of Persia presented to lady whose
guest he was for few hours. In the
words of the delighted recipient. 1t
looked like cluster Of glittering gems,
which in reality 1t was. save for the
gold in which they were set. An expert
H. precious stones valued the thimble
at fl 800.
There are thimbles Of no intrinsic
value but which, on account of the
famous women to whom they belonged.
would command very high prices if
submitted to public auction. In the
possession Of the wealthy Mrs. Wander
bilt there is a thlmble which was for
merly used by Queen Alexandra. 1t Is
an extremely dainty article, made Of
gold and enamel.
But. apart from its association. 1t Is
not Of much greater value than an
other thimble owned by the same
American lady. This is very service
nble-looking article I'm solid silver, but
very small. Its value lies In the fact
that 1t was the property Of the late
Queen Victoria in the days when she
was only girl Of IA. From its appear
ance our late sovereign knew how to
ply her needle in her youthful days.
The first thimble ever made was the
one presented in the year 1854 to Anna
Van Wedy. the second wife Of Killaen
Van Rensselaer,. and the thimble Is,
therefore Dutch invention. In max
ing the presentation the giver. Van
Benschoten, begged the lady ito ac-
cept this new covering for the protec-
ton of her dillgent fingers as token
Of his great esteem and profound re.
spect."