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was luck he said. Bull luck. ana nothin
less" lie stretched his arms, standing ~
carefully. How you feeln'F' Lumley
nodded. That's good. wen win out YET
They pulled In a cove Just before dark.
and Gormley swung the boat high. He
nxed IumIcy's sleeping blankets and helped
him ashore. lie was good deal stronger.
Not a dashed BIT Of broth left" said
G0rm'ey. Too bad you can't walk. ia
have 90 look for a stray bear" lie took his
gun and disappeared up the bank.
The light began 20 fade on. Lumley
watched the figure q Gormley mlngie with
tho other shadows. raised himself eau
tiousiy. and. using his arms. sidied along
Co the spot where Gormlcy's bag was tied
Co The scat
lie unfastened tho cord. and plunged
his hand among the blankets. felt some
thlnE hard and pulled 90 out Before hts
eyes saw the gold be knew what 90 was
BE took on his hat and dropped nugget
after nuEgct In %. hohbled back 10 his own
bag and stuffed tho treasure 70 the bottom.
Then. quickly, when bis nervous fingers
could md no more. seized at random what
stones he could. and dropped them IN the
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than he IL to you. afn-t earlatin. 20 build
a house-ain't got no tools an no food
you nights well take a chance with the
river" said the other. Its Esttin' on now.
and i'm be frseEin' some nne day. Let him
lie there till mornin. Hen feel better
after he has some BROTH
Lumley gulped down the bear meat brosh
and fell on into a doze.
III bunk In the boat" said Gormiey.
Amt had no sleep" The nuggets were
never out OF his mind. yet he had no idea
OF leaving Lumiey. He had sacrificed q lot
already. but he had the boat. and that was
a good deal He was up at daylight with
the rest OF the camp. He ala not see a face
he knew. The human tide was beating
North with a resistless hood and little ebb.
Lumley seemed little better: his gaze
less Wild You can't leave him here"
was the unspoken comment he read In
every eye. The movement up the river be-
gan before sunrise. The miners who had
given helping hand TO the sick man were
only too glad to carry him back 70 tina
BOAT. ihey did IL with alacrity. and prof.
Tered provisions in plenty. II was an easy
way OF patting themselves on the back
ana getting rid OF responsibility and DELAY
Ihey were all human. and they gave
Gormley fun credit for what seemed 10
them daring sacrifice
The sick man was made comfortable In
the oow' and two pins were fastened IN
the stern TO hold an oar for a rudder
oormiey was pushed on on his Journey 20
the delta OF the Copper. and the eamn
shUu'ea good luck from the shore
no kept alert. avoiding drlftwood a..
oArs, until the sun was high, then beachea
70 give Lumiey some broth. easily bsa,sd
- ',ered saucepan. The latter's eve.
hhea on MIN with a steady stare
got the grit" eS you
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ana napjaek as II went. and too hopeful to
be weary.
The sun went down. There. that was
the place. that gulch-the hundred began
TO dig. spreading out like a lot of jackals.
banning out black dirt with eyes glued to
the bottom looking for the teIltaie glitter.
Swarms OF mosquitoes so thick as TO
darken the air buzzed and bit unheeded.
Instead of gold was water-water under
the moss The place was a morass. Then
rage broke forth. Who said there was
gold here' No one could tell. Men looked
exhausted; raised their eyes to the higher
hills and saw a herd OF caribou marching
matesticaly up-up.
They erept back. some silent. some curs-
ing-to each camp only when light
breaking and TO forget their disappoint-
ment in sleep and whiskey.
Gormley took his leave and headed north
with his beans and bacon reduced to q
fortnights ration. Three days later he
stopped near a deserted cache. on the side of
which vas seTawisi on a -four bag. "Stran-
ger. help yourself" lie took what he needed
and went on. This was the'way TO go. unbur-
dened by a great load. lie looked back
and tried to figure how far he would have
been ~ he had stopped to whip-saw lumber
and build a boat. He pictured the men no
had left. toiling three miles through the
swamp to md sizeable trees: their days of
back-breaking toll. the carrying OF tho
green boards 10 the camp. TO patching and
launching and waiting. He saw them load
ing up and floating. as he thought serenely
to the Copper. He did not see the fire.
quent STANDINGS sand bars. the battles
waist deep In the icy waters 20 keep the
boats from swirling over. the changing
channels and the water-soaked food.
Brown and green patches began TO ap-
pear-a grateful relief to the eye after the
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They went on smoothly. Ieav-
ing a wide wake. Red vines and
olue sky and the unutterabIe
si'ence OF the North gave an
ar OF mysticism to the scene.
IL might have been a magic
river undistLrbed by any sound
ot man hungry for gold. II
Sormley had been a dreamer he
would have heard the music OF
an unfathomed world in the
breeze. AS II was he saw the
smoke OF a white story and a
half farmhouse and two child
ren playing In a brook.
He was roughly reused by the
sudden steepening OF the banks
and a qutckening Of pace.
suddenly a thought struck him.
lie ran the boats head TO the
shore. and let the stern swing
while he fastened 20 the seat
the canvas containing the
treasure. Lumley followed his
action with questionable
glance. "AlI my dunnage Is
there" said Gormlsy. AN II
she tipped-not that there's any
fear" he added. looking the
other IN the eye. Lumley
shifted his gaze. and there
after cast suspicious glances at
the brown canvas.
They were on again. getting
quickly into swift water. There
was no longer any time for
rumination. High banks OF
rock penned In a gurgling swirl
Of impatient torrent. The sick
mans nostTils went wide. but
Gormley had no time to see.
Eddies we're ahead. The helms
man was not a sailor born. but
he knew that his safety de-
pended on a strong arm and a
clear eye. and he had both
The boat struck something with
a chug. then rode over ia
mans body floating face down
ward. Lumley's arms we're
Ike iron rbds holding him
20 his place. on. on. faster and
faster. grazing green boulders
that vanished as they we're seen.
shooting through lanes OF
murky yellow churned 20 spray.
and az last out into a broad
steam. side by side with a
second boat half filed and fast
settling
They hoated calmly after
that. Cormiey looked A. the
other and laughed. That
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interminable vista or white. lie
struck the copper ABOVE the
centre ana passed men 'oN
ing heaNy loads against iS
swift current
heilo' goin NorthF
res 10 Circle
Good luck TO YOU
same 10 you
Inc spring was beginning 70
thaw out mems spirits as wen
as the ground lie lost TRACK
OF the days. and the watch 'hat
tucked on the hours he rarely
looked at. The nights were Ike
the DAYS white ana long lie
was IN ahother world ana oh'y
the Wihds ana the BROOKS TAXED
20 MN in d language 'hAt ne
knew
I"eive DAYS from striking the
Dig stream ne came up with
party OF Chinooks. siwashes'
'ney 'al'ed themselves on the
Aney Regarded MIN stolid-
-. Ou' ''e'r io''o"ers' dozen
e'o" ooss with huge ears.
parker long and loud. CORN
icy EYED them curiously as he
"", ABOUT getting his evening
H'eai. me salmon had begun 90
INn iohs eso-and such salmon.
WIN an the colors
u me Northsrn lights. The
i"ui'nS were apathetic. one Of
- NUMBER ives SICK an old
e''uen,'y a ehief lie lay
~ eIo.nl"s or skins and
- WINE others OF his
" 10 o'o""eu ABOUT him.
ne e't QUIZ ms mask. and
-, p,-'el 'He remaining draught
80 = ,ln cup lie made motions
- uIinNihs 70 the onlookers. and
Nalu the WIIaLaw o. 90. - -.
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~ oRMLEY hung four aces on the
~ board and raked In a pile OF gold
h pieces. The air In Lumleys ten:
- was as thick as London fog. and
the two candles on each end OF the up
turned sled that was serving as a table
looked like nrenIes
micdie-aged man with one eye stood
looking on. and after oormley had sifted
the gold Into his pockets. stopped. and
picking up a NTH ace. laid Il before
him You dropped thisY" he asked. In q
matter OF fact tone.
"Ohor' cried Lumley. whining ont his
gun ana covering Gormiey. put "a back.
GU you. put 10 back. SO that's your
game The three men jumped TO their
feet and scowled at the winner. Gormley
stopped short. dazed. He stared at the
card. then at the one-eyed man. and slowly
emptisd his pockets.
IT'S forty miles to Valdez went on
Lumley hercely. but the trails good and
most OF It's down hill This Amt no place
for card cheats" HIS whole attitude was
theatrical and overplayed. The other three
losing gamesters growled assent. CORN
ley. very white. stared at all four.
LOOK here" he said. there amt no use
talking. but that ace OF hearts never come
from me. Give me time to sell my cache
an I'll light out. only 1 aln't turnin' back
All I sot's here. I'll 20 on to Circle"
You prove that ace aIn't yours" in
sisted Lumley. lowering his gun and scrap
Ing In his share OF the returned pot. AN
It's all on" The other shook his head. Il
can't do H." he said In a hopeless voice.
1T was night TO his foot" broke In
Aellor. the one-eyed man. Il ain't sayin'
nothin'; you all seen where got It."
Let the camp settle It," said Lumley.
we can have a call for tomorrow noon"
Gormley went out onto the dreary waste
OF Jackass Flats. 1t was late April and
the TeIlina was Just beginning to feel the
MOOD from n
He stood uncertain. looking into the dark
ness He knew how n trial might result.
Justice was dealt out with swift hands on
the trail. r. was the boast OF the camp
that one might leave a full pocketbook
anywhere on the snow and ind II again
untouched after days He recalled the poor
devil who had made on with side OF
baeon-they buried him under two feet OF
frozen ground on the other side Of the
divide.
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Luck and Ju:
RefTibHhon.

"sit stin." he yelled 10 Lumiev IN A..
vicious voice as he felt the bar with his
Feet steadying himself. he baled with the
saucepan and found the leak
Gormley forgot 10 eat. He began TO
think OF the gold he had left He faced
Lumley- Can you get on alonef" he asked.
Lumley leaned forward you wouldn't
quit me now2" he asked.
"Of course not answered GormIey -ru
see you through"
They started on the last leg of their
Journey. The salt air came now In fire.
quent wbins. and IN the distance a line of
smoke. lazy crooked. tiited against the
blue. Gormley saw 1t IistlessIy. the other
eagerly.
swarm OF Chinese was busting around
the salmon canneries when the fiat bot
toned boat beached a white man came
down to che boat.
Hello" he said. where fromT'
Gormley got out and turned TO help
Lumley. The other hesitated and shook
his head. pointing TO his pack.
iii carry that" said Gormiey, ana
moved 10 the bow. Suddenly. LumIey. for
getting his broken leg. started forward.
tripped on seat and fell. striking his
temple. Both men bent over him.
Got doctor herc7' asked Gormiey.
His leg Is broke. an -
The other called TO some Chinese and
motioned TO the company's house. He fol-
lowed them a. they carried the uncon-
ley: Fetch his stun. It'll be stolen there"
Gormley sat down TO think. He was in
terrupted BY the return OF the man who
had hailed them. Keep that dunnage." he
said. hes dead. Pard OF yours7 Here's A
pack Of cards spilled out Of his coat on the
way up"
No. he warnt no para Of mine." said
Gormley.
Glad 20 hear that" said the other.
LIVER stack up against him In a card
game? Nor Good thing. Eve aces IN mis-
pack. two Of EN- hearts" He ran the cards
over as he spoke.
HELL said Gormiey. Tho other threw
down tho pack and walked on. Gormisv
pulled AZ the dead mans bag. 10 was hard
90 move. lie jerked out a blanket ana A
stream of nuEgets came with IT,
His hand trembled. His eyes stared. re
dumped the bag out and then replaced the
god, stuning the blanket on top.
Hoy be yelled 20 the retreatInE arurs
81 the canneries man 'when's the nsrt
boat goT'
The other turned back. what's thatT-
"When's the next boat EoT'
Three weeks: want 90 work.
can / earn my way backr
sure said the cannerica man. -ths~ssrs
BE- lots be- 90 % 10 that before tha moan
o. past"
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covering that had sheltered the gold hunt
srs burden
0ormlsy returned with his hat fun Of
berries. TO nnd the sick man almost as he
had left him. The gathering dark hid
from view the Precipitation on his face. ana
the glitter In his eyes.
NO bear" called Gormley. but. Lord.
what a raft of berries Try some He
held out the hat, Into 10 Lumisy thrust q
shaking hand and ate
There was no telling how far they had
yet to 20. Gormley could only see By the
broadening OF the stream that they must
be somewhere near the mouth The white
top OF Mount wrangel loomed deceitfuIly
near. They had met one and the silence
was absolute. Gormiey sat in the stern
smoking Lumley's pipe and glancing now
and again at his companion
Look here" said the injured man
L, You've been on the square with me ana
I'll be on the square with you Praps you
thought was playin' crooked In that poker
game on the Flats. IL wasn't me. but
Jennings done the business. droppin' that
ace BY your foot. Didn't you see him ask
Melior to pick II upY-
I'd like to meet him. said Gormlsy
He was on the bank above Copper
said Lumley. Il seen him. but 1 didn't
eal1ate TO make no more trouble"
It's all right" replied Gormley. maybe
I'll run up with him yet. az i do-but say,
do you want your pipe: fseIin' inter ain't
your
The other nodded Reckon I could take
a pun he said.
Gormley handed ~ over. and then leaning
over hlled his hand with water. spat II
out ana stared at Lumiey. BY God" he
cried. It's salt" The other stared, too
They were nearing the end of their Jour
ney The river grew broader. but Corn
ley kept TO the middle TO get the full force of
slackening current. II was late the next
afternoon that he felt his moccasins wet
The boat was nlling-Lumisy saw It, too.
The wonder was that the ill-made craft
had stood the strain so long. GormIey
dropped the oars into the pins and started
TO pull ashore. lie had not gone half way
when he saw that It was useless with hts
heavy load.
Can you SWIM" he shouted at Lumiey
The other terrified. shook his head IL
was a foolish question with the water Ice
cold Gormley hesitated but only a mo-
ment Hope died out OF his heart. Then
he cut the rope that bound the canvas
bundle to the seat and threw Il overheard.
TOO overwrought to notice its loss of
weight. 1t vanished and the boat brought
up on bar.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-28
 NO RTH woo opsTock

A birthday surprise was given Mrs. William Brown on Tuesday afternoon al her home by about thirty ladies who presented her with many pretty and useful gifts. Refreshments were serv- ee on the broad piazzas and a pleasant tune spent in music and conversation.
 Mrs. Ruth Weld of Spencer is visit- ing relatives in town.
 Mrs. Belle Bailey is spending a few weeks in Birmingham and other places.
 Miss NJ F. Potter has been visiting Thompson friends and also spent part oi the week in Norwich.
 J. *. Euvrard and family of Pomfret spent sunday with Wayland Gage and family
 Mrs. S. \ Brett has been entertain ing her mother, Mrs. Prescott Ham, mopd, the past week at her new home iu Quinehaug.
 Mrs. F. 0. Chaaee entertained an auto party Of friends from Worcester last Sunday.
 Miss Bemice Leavitt k home for the summer vacation aud Miss Eaniee HloOard Is expected on Saturday.
 l.. H. Healey, as d member of the State grange executive committee, at- tended the funeral Of State Master B. 4. Peek af Bristol iast Friday
 Mrs. Jennte Farrows k at her heme in the village for the summer.
 Hon. J NJ. Talem of Eastford took his nieces, Misses Mary and Winifred Potter, and Miss Mildred Brown on an auto trip to Marlboro and adjoining towns last week.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-28
EAST WOODSTOCK

Misses Bernice and Lyle Turner lefl ] last week for Long Island where they 1 expect To spend the summer canvas. ] sing for a book.
 Miss Ethel Upham. Boston univer 1 the summer vacation.
 Miss Helen Chandler of Westborc
 and lady friend spent the week.end
 with H. B. Chandler and family. 1 Francis Yetter and wife are enter ] taining their daughter, Mrs. Arthur ] Gray, and granddaughter Marion oi ] New York.
 Mrs. Benjamin Farrows was taker l ill last Thursday afternoon and Friday I after consultation was removed tC 1 Day kimball hospital where an opera ton for appendicitis was performed 1 Mrs. Farrows is reported as resting
 comfortably and will be away about three weeks.
 Miss Harriet Hubbard, Mrs. l.. IL Lindeman, Mrs. C. II. Potter. Mrs. T. l A. Turner, Mrs. C. k. May and Mrs. i II. 5. Gomings were among the guests
 Ut birthday party given to Mrs. Will liam Brown Tuesday afternoon. MT. smith, Il trained nurse, is car
 ing for stephen Morse, who is confined to his bed by the infirmities of old age, being ninety two years old Friday. Be lieved to be the oldest person in town.
 l.. G. Baker and wife of Norwich spent Sunday with k. Coomps and wife.
 Mrs. Chester l.. May spent the week end in Pomfret with her sister, Mrs. William May.
 Mrs. Lucy Morse, A. 0. Morse and
 wife enjoyed an auto trip to Hartford via Springfield last week Wednesday
 M. Joy of Putnam, chauffeur. H. B. Gomings and wife entertained
 the formers cousin, Mrs. Ruth Weld,
 over Sunday.
 Mrs. Leavitt of South Birmingham is visiting A. h. Hubbard and family, Mrs. Jane Warren of Danielson is
 visiting Renessear Goombs and wife Preparations are being made for I big time the 4th. Clambake, fireworks etc.
 The children's concert last Sunday
 WAS largely attended, the children hay ing seats on the platform and choil loft, about forty participating in the 1 exercises. The program was in charge Of Mrs. Turner assisted by Miss Pratt
 and the musical numbers were led by George Wetherell, cornetist, Ezra May,
 violini't, Miss Pratt, organist. Short
 addresses were made by Dr. k. R. Pike and Rev. T. A. Turner. The eel lection, which was a liberal one, was
 for the benefit of the Sunday school as. soeiation. The church WAS very at
 traetNe with decorations of laurel,
 potted plants, and ferns.
 Mrs. Mary Bixoy of Pasadena has arrived al J M. Paine's where she will spend the summer, also Dr. Albert Paine and wife of Pasedena.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-28
An African Jingle Jungle

While He lived He fiourished. and dylng He was dead, many deeds lived after Him and the many words lie said. The laudations of the people had been both loud and long, His valiant deeds of war and peace had been both fierce and strong. He was the One, the only One, created bv the Loro, To drive all evil from the land and queli the great discord. He had Toamed through Afrie's Jungles, beard ed the lion in his den, and when the tiger scratched his leg He simply said An men. He came home the great oombasticus adored by all the world and all malicious javelins were blunted as they hurled. Ungrestful land, un- generous land, do not yourself deceive, twas He that busted all the trusts and lowered the price of p beeve. The poor man now can gorge himself (9 and burn his lights all night t9i amt smoke and chew and chew and smoke, the expense is very light @ Woe to this unhappy land, leave the rest un- said, but indeed my tears are very salt when l repeat the word-He-s dead.
 Ina D. BATES.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-28

Thomas Hetherman Katherine Kane both of Quinehaug were married in St. Stephens church, Tuesday, June 18th. The couple were attended by Neadge Mack and Michael fKane. After the ceremony the couple left for a short wedding tour. Both MT. and Mrs. Hetherman are popular among the residents of Quinehaug.
 MT, and Mrs George Baker of Brook line spent few days with Elias Bates and wife recently.
 Everett Bates was the guest of his sister. Mrs. Leroy Allen of Dudley, this week
 Mrs. Arthur Holland is spending a few weeks with her parents, C. L. Aldrich and wife.
 Pearle Desautelle has returned from Memorial hospital. Worcester.
 Mrs. Charles Aldrich spent the week end with her daughter, Mrs. k. B. Vaughn of Worcester.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-28
WEST WOODSTOCK

All were shocked to learn of the death of Forest Marcy who had been in the Worcester City hospital for few weeks. He leaves wife and llt- tie children who have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community.
 Mrs. Samuel Newton died at the home of her daughter Edith in South bridge. She will be remembered by her many friends in this parish where she resided for number of years
 Miss Boylan, teacher in the school for the blind in Boston, is with Mrs F. l.. Corbin.
 Miss Jennie Thompson will not oc- cupy her summer cottage this season but will go abroad.
 Mrs. Ware and two ehildren from Rockville are with Mrs. Bates. hr. Witter brought them in his auto
 Miss Berneice Bates is at home Tor the summer.
 Miss Herindeen from Manchester Is a guest of Miss Poindexter.
 A number from the Sunday school will attend the convention at Warren vile.
 Pearle Chamberlin is at her home for her summer vacation.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-28
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Miss Alice Alderman went 10 Wor- eesler last week to see her brother who is n the City hospital suffering from injuries sustained in a collision with an automobile while riding his motor cycle. The injuries are mainly about the head and he is doing as we'll as can De expected.
 Mrs. Phelps, who has been the guest of Mrs. Green and Mrs. Cooper, left aa Tuesday to visit relatives in Spring 6eld.
 Mrs Harold Bloom has been enter. taining her brother, Mr. Butler, and family from Lancaster.
 Miss Marjorie Hammond has return. ed from Nestboro and is spending her sumner vacation with her parents.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-28
WOODSTOCK

Children's day was observed at the Congregational church on Sunday and the following program carried out un der the efficient direction of Mrs. Will liam Child assisted by Mrs. Ritch: Sparrow $ song Winthrop Butts Niolets Leila Holt ButteTeups and Daisies Helen John
 son, Gean Mcclellan Singing by school Recitation Clyde Miller Recitation Lulu Johnson Recitation Florence Dean Recitation Lydia Iaber Song by school
 Recitation Beatrice Holt Exercise Leland Batts, Earl Harvey,
 Benjie Dean, Lydia Taber
 A solo was very sweetly rendered by Mrs. F. F. Rockwell and a duet by Masters Smith and Bell The pastor address was for the children.
 Warmer Tabor Howard, infant son of Frederic Howard of Norwich, was ehristened during the service.
 Next Sunday evening the pastor will give stereoptieon lecture on '.sChil- dren in far.away lands"
 Friends of the Academy regret that Miss etewell will not return to the Academy next year but will be glad to welcome Miss Allen back again.
 Miss Constance Holt is enjoying a motor trip to Maine.
 Mrs. k. k. Rollins and daughter have been away for two weeks and have attended the wedding of Mrs. Rollins brother at \ Nyaek on-the-H Hud- son.
 Mrs. F. F. Rock well is entertaining her mother, Mrs. Hewens.
 Mrs. J. N. Greene of Brookline, Mass, is guest of her brother at Nalleyside this week.
 Mrs. Dr. Perley is with Mrs. Kings bury at Northiield-
 Miss Genevieve Waters goes next week to Ohio to visit relatives.
 Mrs. John Clark entertained her nephew, Louis Lindeman, over Sun day.
 Mrs. ". J. Lindeman returned on Saturday from a visit to her son in New London.
 Mrs. Butts is entertaining Mrs Davis. friend from New Bedford.
 The last missionary meeting of the season was held with Mrs. Henry Child at the bungalow Wednesday af- ternOon and was attended by about fifty people, and very pleasant social hour followed the program A ousi- ness meeting of the Ladies BeneVo- lent society resulted in the reelection of the old officers
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-28

Dean's Rheumatic Pills for Rheum atism & Neuralgia. Entirely veee- sstla Safe. lely