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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-09-06

Denver News: David Pa.ten, just + 4.
turned from Wy IN ny, reports quite a
gold excitement on Fox creek, eight
miles from Cummings and thirty west
of Laramie City. There was u little ex-
element there some two or three years
ago, but nothing has been done there
for two years until quite recently.
Placer claims are now being worked aud
men are making So, So and 81 Il day to
the nan at slnicing. Mr.. Patten brought
home "a vial Of gold dust with him. as
he is interested in some claims there.
Pioneer, 80: The case in which the
present proprietors Of the Pioneer are
defendants has reached q settlement o!
the points raised in the case by both
parties. The court has appointed j. +.
t'ranston, an excellent accountant to
audit and prepare a statement Of the
accounts for an equitable division Of the
profits all of which meets with the ap-
proval Of the Pioneer folks. There will
be no delay in arriving at a conclusion
Of the business when the firm name
will be shortened by the retirement OF
A. w. Merrick.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-09-06

There is no denying the fact that you
can get better bargains and more goods
for the money than any other place in
the city at Smith Il Fitch's.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-09-06

Clothing, furnishing goods, boots and
shoes. hats, gloves, ladies' and children
hosiery at bedrock prices at
Smith & Fitch's.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-09-06

Rev. n. A. James. Pastor. Services in the NJ
Z Church every Sunday at II O'Clock a. m, and
7:30 o'clock p. IN. All are cordially invited.
Sabbath School at 10 o'clock 4. m.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-09-06

Go to Cochran's for hardware, stoves,
tinware, plows, Scythes, racks, etc.
Cheapest house in the Hills.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-09-06

Sheriff Code returned the first Of this
week from several months residence al
his ranch near Buffalo Gap.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-09-06
Catholic Churc.

Father vigeant, visiting Pastor.-Mass on Sur
day, July 9th, In Court House ut 1920 a. IN.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-09-06
The "Boss" cigar ut Stones.
Razors never pull at Thouvenal's.

B. F. Porter returned Thursday from
. business visit to Pine Ridge Agency.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Miller of Spearish ar.
r:ved in Custer last evening and are re-
gistered at the Vienna.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-09-06
Societies.
I. q. q. r

Fidelity Lodge OF l. o. q. T. meets at the
Court. House at 1880 p. m. Saturday evenings.
j. G. 4 w. C. T.. C. 4. BoYDEN, w. 8
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-09-06
Wanted

Freight or passengers for Sidney to
leave on Wednesday, September 10th.
n. ATCHEsoN.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-09-06
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER s, 1884.
Arrival and Departure Of Mails.

Wednesday and Friday mornings, at 6 n, m,
snd arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
at o. m.
Custer and Hot Springs leaves Custer Monday,
Wednesday aud Friday at 8 a. m; arrives Tues.
day, Thursday and Saturday at 4 p. m.
Custer and Rapid leaves Custer daily at 7 q. m.
arrives ut Custer daily at 3 p. m.
AL mails close thirty minutes before depar.afe.
Re istry md Money order window closes at 9
o'clock p. m.
Once open on Sunday until IL o'clock. noon.
II. A. ALBIEN r. NJ.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-09-06
Chicago and North. Western r. r

ZINE OF departure Of Passenger Trains from
Pierre, In effect 1882:
Leave FOR Chicago and the East....700 A. N.
L. 8. BULLARD, Gen'l Agent,
Pierre. Dakota.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-09-06
MEMBERS OF CENTRAL COMMITTEE.

Members Of COMMITTEES.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28
Oranges.
Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Free Press.
Very red little oranges, tomato
shaped, with shiny skin, and done up
in colored tissue paper, can be found
this winter in every fruit store and on
many stands stands. They are manda-
rim and Tangiering oranges, from Flor
ida. The two varieties are so nearly
alike in looks and taste thatpersons un-
accustomed to them cannot always tell
which is which. The mandarins came
originally from China, and the Tangie-
rines from the country whose name
:.Iid glove oranges" because, it is
said, ladies can peel and eat them with
out soiling their gloves. Between the
skin and the pulp is loose layer of
fibres, which is easily separated from
the pulp. The skin has only to be
broken, when it can be taken off dry
and in one piece. In taste they are
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28
Home Items.
-"All your own fault
III you remain sick when You can

-"All your own fault
III you remain sick when you can
Get bop bitters that neveF-Fail.
The weakest woman, smallest child, and
sickest invalid can use hop bitters with safe
ty and great good.
old men lettering around from Rheu-
| matism, kidney trouble or any weakness
| will be almost new by using hop bitters.
My wife and daughter were made
healthy by the use of hop bitters and
recommend them to my people.
Clergyman.
Ask any good doctor IL hop
Bitters are not the best family medicine
On earth.
-Malarial fever, Ague and Biliousness,
hop bitters arrive.
-"My mother drove the PARALYSIS and
neuralgia all out of her system with hop
bitters. Ed. Oswego Sun.
Keep the kidneys healthy with hop Bit
tiers and you need not fear sickness.
Ice water is rendered harmless and more
refreshing and reviving with hop bitters In
each draught.
The vigor of youth for the aged and in
firm in hop bitters!
AT the change of life nothing equals
Hop bitters to allay all troubles Incident
Thereto"
1.-THE best periodical for ladies to take
monthly and from which they will receive
the greatest benefit is hop bitters.''
Mothers with sickly, fretful, nursing
children, will cure the children and benefit
themselves by taking hop bitteys daily.
Thousands die annually from some form
of kidney disease that might have been pre-
vented by a timely use of hop bitters.
Indigestion, weak stomach, irregulari-
ties of the bowels, cannot exist when hop
bitters are used.
timely use of hop
Bitters will keep whole family
In robust health year at a little cost.
To produce real genuine sleep and
child-like repose all night, take little hop
bitters on retiring.
That indigestion or stomach gas at night,
preventing rest and sleep, will disappear
by using hop bitters.
-Paralvtic, nervous, tremul0us old la
dies are made perfectly quiet and sprightly
by using Top bitters.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28
THE MARKETS.
OMAHA.

WHKAT-No. 2, 74K075Kc.
BARLEY-No. 2, 50(051c.
RYK-No. 3. 43c.
CORN-No. 2. 3SKG39xc.
OATs-No. 2. 32%(032kc.
FLOUR-Wheat Graham, 81 Is.
CHOP FKED-Per cwt. SOC.
SHORTS-Per ton, $14 90.
ORANGEs-Messina, per box, 1873 so.
LEMONS-Messina, per box, 81 00d4 Is.
APPLEs-Per barrel 81 50(05 90.
BUTTER-Creamery, 33635c.
BUTTER-Best country roll, 1601Sc.
EGGS-Fresh. 1S(020c.
HAMs-Per ID. 13zc.
POTATOEs-Choice, per bushel, 5O66Oc.
HAY-In bulk. per ton, So 00(06 90.
LARD-Refined. per ID. 15c.
SHREP-$3 COCA 25.
CATTLE % 25(03 Is.
HOGs-6 2506 Is.
CALvEs-H 50t06 80.
CHICAGO.
WHEAT-Per bushel. 92t092Hc.
CORN-Per bushel, 521(D53xc.
OATs-Per bushel, 32032hc.
PORK-S17 S5017 S5K.
LARD-$9 62K(09 65.
HOGS-Packing and shipping, Sc S007 80.
CATTLE-Exports. So SCOT d.
SHERP-Medium to good, 81 5td5 so
ST. LOUIS.
WHKAT-Per bushel, 81 07At01 10.
CORN-Per bushel, 501051Ic.
OATs-Per bushel, 3414034Xc.
CATTLE-Exports. S. 2566 rs.
SaEEP-Medium, So 7504 so.
HoGs-Mixed, 81 4OG6 80.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28
A Tale of the Comet.
Boston Advertiser.

Boston Girl-sI can now see the
comet with my naked eye" Boston
Mamma-"Horrors, child! don't use
such an expression. NAKED eye sounds
so vulgar" Boston Girl-"But what
shall say, mammal" Boston Nam
ma-"Oh, anything but that. 1 am
sure you can think of some phrase less
inelegant." Boston Girl-"Oh! have
it. Il can now see the comet with my
sans culOttes.'n
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

Short horns are easiest raised where the
bottom OF the glasses are the thickest.
A cure at last for Catarrh. The evidence
is overwhelming that Ely's Cream Balm
goes more directly than any other to the
seat of the disease, and has resulted in more
cures than all other remedies. Wilkes
barre (Pa.) Union-Leader. (Not liquid
or snuff; see adv't.)
1 have been sufferer for years with
Catarrh, and under PHYSICIANS treatment
for over year. Ey's Cream Balm gave
me immediate relief. Ibelieve am entirely
cured.-G. S. DAVIS, First National Rank !,
E kabeth. n. J.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

II there ever was specific for any one
complaint then Carter's Little Liver Pills
are specific for Sick Headache, and every
woman should know this. They are not
only positive cure, but sure preventive
il taken when the approach is felt. Carter's
Little Liver Pills act directly on the liver
and bile, and in this way remove the cause
Of disease without first making you sick by
a weakening purge. If you try them you
will not be disappointed.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

When you visit or leave New York City,
save Baggage, Expressage and Carriage
aire, ana s.op $1,000 r,as D Union so HOTEL,
rooms, fitted up at cost Of one million dol
lars, reduced 81 and upwards per day,
European plan. Elevator. Restaurant
supplied with the best. Horse.cars, stages
and elevated railroads to all depots. Fami-
lies can live better for less money at the
Grand Union Hotel than at any other first
cIsss hotel in the CITY.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

very different from other oranges of
good quality. Instead of the spicy
flavor that is distingulshable in ripe
and fresh Indian river oranges, there is
in the mandarins and Tangierines a
taste suggesting that of new wine.
The pulp is very tender, and there is
little but juice within the delicate lin
ing.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28
The wsntot rsI,-

The wsntof q reii-
able diuretic which
While acting as q
st'mulantof the hid
neys, neither exc!fes
nor irrtratfs them,
was long ,inee sup
pl ed by Hostetter s
stomach Bitters.
This fine medicine
exerts the requisite
degrs e of rtimula-
ton upon thtse or
Rans without pI odu.
cling irritat on, and
Is, therefore. far bet
ter adapted for the
purpose than un-
medicated excitants
often r,sorted TO.
Dyspepsia, fever
and ague, and kin
dred diseases ave al
cure d by it. For sale
by ali Druggists and
dealers generally.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression Of
Spirits and General debility, in their various forms
also as q preventive against Fever and Ague. and
other Intermittent Fevers, the "Ferr0-Phospho
rated Elixir OF Calisaya," made by Caswen,
Hazard Co.. New York. al sold by all druggists is
the best tonci and for patients recovering from
feyara or other sickness Il has no equal
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

SAVE YOUR HARNESS oiling with
Uncle Sans Harness Oil, which will make
it soft and pliable. This is the best oil ever
made for leather. Sold by all harness
makers
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

1t is not understood why druggists keep
in stock SO many kinds of medicines for
coughs, colds and consumption, when it is
only necessary to keep Aliens Lung Bal
sam, that old, reliable remedy, which is a
pure vegetable preparation and perfectly
harmless, as it contains no opium in any
form Sold eYeryWhere.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

Stop at the Metropolitan Hotel when
tin Omaha. The best $500 per day
house in the west. Tables as good as
any $500 per day house.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

DR.. JACQUES GERMAN WORM CAKES
never fail to destroy worms and remove
them from the system.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

When you cope to Omaha, take the
Street Cars or Bus for the Metropolitan
Hotel. $500 per day. Tables as good
any $3. 90 per day house.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28
$500 REWARD /!

Rheumatism or Neuralgia we cannot cure. 1t will
relieve any case OF DipntheEia or Group instantly.
Army and Navy Liniment will relieve pain and sore
ness and remove any unnatural growth of bone or
muscle on man OF beast Price per bottle: Large,
H. small, Soc. Will refund the money for any fail.
ure. Army and Navy Liniment Co., 81 abash
Ave-, Chicago. Richardson Co., Wholesale Drug.
gists, St. Louis. Mo-, Western agents.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, SPRAINS
and BRUISES are permanently relieved by
Uncle Sans Nerve and Bone Liniment. Sold
by all druggists,
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

PURIFY THE BLOOD with Eilert's Day
light Liver Pills. They act directly on the
Liver, Stomach and Bowels, being mild and
cleansing, but never gripping or painful.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

"Rough ON Coughs" l6c., 25c., Soc. at Drug
gists- Complete cure Coughs, Hoarseness, Sore
Throat
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

''There's room at the top,' is a good
motto for bald -headed men.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

Mrs. X. Is. Hapes mas one of the finest
yards Of poultry in this country.
"BrOwn's Bronchial Trochesn are
excellent for the relief of HOarseness and
Sore Throat. They are exceedingly effect.
i've. '---Christian World, London, Eng.
25c box
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

What's in a Name?
This is the signature n 1n
e; 4: !; s :: :5s &; :s &: Il + ~
uine Aliens Iron
Tonic Bitters ever made. See to it that this
signature is on every bottle. All others are
base frauds. The genuine is made only by
j. P. Allen, St. Paul, Mimi.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28
STOP, THAT TERRIBLE COUGH

STOP THAT TERRIBLE COUGH
Every case of consumption commences with
a cough, occasioned by having taken cold,
which if allowed to run its course will soon
work its way into the air passages and then
to the lungs, If not checked by some such
valuable cough remedy as EILERTS Elk
TRACT OF TAR AND WILD CHERRY,
which is unrivalled for all diseases of the
throat and lungs. Save dangerous spells of
sickness and expensive doctor's bills by
taking this valuable medicine in season.
Ask you druggist for it
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

Caroline, natural hair restorer, is pro-
nounced by competent authority to be the
best article ever invented to restore the vi
tality ofyouth to diseased and faded hair.
Try it. Sold by druggists.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

WHEN HORSES AND CATTLE are
spiritless, scraggY and feeble, they need
treatment with Uncle Sans Condition Pow
der. 1t purifies the blood, improves the
invigorates the system, and will keep the
animal in healthy, handsome condition.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

A light purse darkens the heart.
Air castles are built from sunbeams.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

Religion is the bough upon which faith
rests after flight upon the wings of hope.
Where does the gable.end?
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

The short, backing, cough, which leads 70 con.
sumption. Take Pros Cure.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it
25c.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

The early American is of the feminine
gender.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

1t required the nineteenth wife to Ann.
Ellie the Mormons.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

Momentary joys combine to make years O.
happiness.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

DIR. WINCHELL'S TEETHING SYRUP
is Just the medicine for mothers to have in
the house for the children. 1t will cure
coughs, colds, sore throat, and regulate the
viii be pleased with its charming effect.
Sold by all druggists.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

DON'T DIE IN THE HOUSE. "Rnugh
on Rats" clears out rats, MICE flies. reaches, bed
bugs. 15c.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

In good spirits-the monstrosity preserved
by the doctor.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

No wonder the weather is bad. Every
body talks about it.
DR.. SanfOrd's Liver 1nvigOraior. Just
what name implies. Cathartic, Tonic, Re-
table,.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

READ Thistle Army and Navy Lini-
ment will positively take the soreness out of
SPAWN, Ring Done, Splint or Curb, and
stops their growth. See advertisement,
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28
What's in a Name9

Avarice is the grim and furnishing spectre
that robs hunger of all but death.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

The man who owes must dig until his debt
is spade.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

Eloquent prayers please men-fervent one.
delight God.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

When. heart string snaps the report
reaches heaven.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

ssBUCHU.PAIBA." Quick complete cure,
all annoying Kidney and Urinary diseases. 81.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

Considerably miXed-sausage.
On the end of every mans tongue-skin.
CROUCH ON CORNS." I5c. Ask for IL
Complete cure, hard or soft corns, warts buniOns
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

nD1TNTOITN to Soldiers Heirs: Send stamp
pEMNIlINN for Circulars. COL. l.. BING-
l ulvUlUNU HAM, Atty, Washington, D. c.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-01
WOULD LET HER STARVE.


 Young Silmons. who came to Arkaa- saw on visit some time ago, fell in love with old Nat. Gub,e's daughter. When Silmons asked for the girl the old man said;
 "Whar air yer rum, young feller:"
 Il live, when at home, on the gulf coast"
 Reckin yer have good deal O high water dewn thar"
 "Oh, mo-"
 Don't the Mississippi river run inter the guits"
 "Yes..
 An do yer mean ter say ,ha, all this water goin' outen the Arkansaw an down the Mississippi inter the gulf don't make high wa,er:r
 "The gulf is alwayst the same, no mat ter how much water runs into it.
 Wall, young man. l reckir yer'd bet ter go.- Anybody tha; ain's got no mo sense than yer have would le, wife starve ter dee,h.~
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-01
ASKED HIM.

"Bob," said gentleman to a newly employed servant, run down to the steamboat landing and ask the captain of the High-Hors what time the boat leaves"
 Bob huriedly departed and the gen. tleman busted himself in making ar rangements for journey. After while, Bob, puffing and blowing, returned.
 Did you ask the captain:"
 "Yas, sah."
 "What did he say?"
 Doan know, sah. Didn' wait ter heah, but tole him whut yer said. Thes thought yer wanted me ter ax him.
 ~fou ignorant scoundrea, ough, to break your head.'
 "Whut's de matter wid yer. boss ? Neber seed de like in my life. Man kain' do what he's tole lessen CT white man cusses him. No wonder dar's SO much triberlation in de country when de white folks is so full O 'fanity."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-01

reach this city, consequently they will be compelled to eat the mule which the city council has just prepared.
 THE ARKASsAw TRAvELER is inter- ested in the growth of Texas, and would advise the citizens of that great state to send such men as our friend Parks to the outer confines of the commonwealth. He is no doubt harmless fool-that is, can do no harm at home, but his silly utter ances abroad may be mistaken for the declarations of sentiment prevalent in the community. Good bye, Mir. Parks good bye. Place fresh cartridges in your Winchester and go to-Hot Springs There your earthly account will soon b< settled.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-01


 THE Little Rock Gazette has unearthed an old letter,writien by Andrew Jackson characteristic of the old fellows love for the Lord and hate for his enemies. The following is fair sample of Andrew private correspondence: "I was glad to hear from you and to know that the good Lord, in His divine mercy, had thus far spared you. May He ever bless us and damn our enemies. We must all lean on the cross for support, for man is weak. Did you ever see such d-d scoundrel as John Q. Adams? am pleased to hear that you have professed religion and joined the church. This more ef- fectually elevates you above the d-d whigs."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-01
WANTED FRUIT.

Inc sensations of suddenly becoming rich, although we have never experienced them, act upon different temperaments in strangely various ways. During a con- versation in regard to sudden wealth, a man who has had much experience in mining camps, said:
 In 1876, while in Rosita, Colorado, had ample opportunities for studying the capricious freaks of men who became suddenly wealthy. One man who struck it rich, yielded to passion which he had for pointer dogs, and bought every slim looking dog in the neighborhood. Another man wanted horses, another clothes, and another stage coaches, al- though he had no actual use for them. The most enthusiastic man, however, vas fellow named Edwin Basic. He came to Rosita poor but determined. He pitched the tents of his fortunes on a spot that no other man would have, and began work with a will and fixedness of purpose that created laughter. He was very poor and it was all that he could do to provide bread for his wife and child ren. Many time he went home hungry, but still with miners undaunted cour- age and mans strong arm, he worked on. One day he struck rich lead. h. tense excitement prevailed in the town, and from visionary laborer, he became the man of the hour. Still he had real ized no money, and his household condi- ton was anything but prosperous, but a change awaited him. The second day after his strike, he sold an interest in his mine for large sum of money. With a flush of triumph, signalizing tha, his hopes had been realized, he gathered up his suddenly acquired fortune and rushed to the nearest store. There he bought all of the canned fruit which was for sale, and had 1t sent down to his house Then he ran to another store and bought all the canned fruit. He did not stop at this, but he went on from one store to another buying canned fruit. He was not satis- fed until he had bought all the canned fruit in town, and even then he seemed to lament because there was no more canned fruit worlds to conquer. Delivery wagons we're constantly driving up to his house, and cans. in showers of glittering tin, were flying from his back windows. Every child had can in his hand. and the fruit famine, thus caused in the town, created great excitement. Wagons were dispatched to the nearest railway station and telegrams, ordering canned fruit, were sent to distant cities. It seemed that there was demand tor nothing but canned fruit, and even the drug-stores ordered this highly necessary article of diet. When the excitement subsided, the rich miners house was stocked with canned goods. The juice of the straw berry and the pulp of the peaches stained the door-facing. Naturally, they got enough after awhile, but cans were so thick in the neighborhood that citizens committee ordered them to be carried away. Basic now lives in Bridgeport. Conn.,, and the last heard of him, he had settled down into permanent enjoyment of good clothes and canned fruit"