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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-12-15
CHAPTER XIV.
LEI ME Coz"

II was q fOggy night, and the mist law
thick over the river and the marshy ground
around. On the line the trains were all be-
hind time, and every now and then fog-sig~
nails might be heard, then the jingling OF
the TYPOGRAPHICAL, whilst the porters wall
deYcd hopeleSslyU up and down the platforms
# the railWay-stltlon, pccring into the in
Serutable darkness.
You'll get yourself ran over if You aren't
c%lreful,n said a porter - dow~dily-dress-
I'd woman, seemingly somewhat the worse
for drink-the 'Aunty' Of one of the earlier
chapters of this history, and the same per-
son the policeman had SPOKEN to after the
c%oroner'S inquest.
'Ol, III take careof myself" she replied.
81 know what I'm doing, and what lmsay-
ing. And noW, then, young man, who are
your
a man with 4 portmanteau it was, who
turned hastily and faced her, then started
back and tried t. drag himself from her
grasp.
"No, You don't, Joseph Sweeney, dIiNs
Cuthbert Craven, or whatever You ma call
yourself, not till | have spoken my mind.
Not till | have told You The coward. bastard,
liar, and murderer that yoa are. I've been
to my poor chiid's inquest to-day. She lies
there up in the town, waiting n paupcr's
grave. What are You waiting for? Your
turn has not come yet, | suppose"
Let me 90" lie cried.
wait a while, I've not done with YOU. |
want my revenge"
Curse YOU, leave 90 y he cried. and shook
her roughly from him.
But IN freeing himself his foot slippedup-
on the ilag-stones, made greasy by the mist,
ana he topped over on the line. At that
moment was heard the slIrill scream of a
coming engine, ana two eyes Of rel fire
cleaned through the fog.
y wild cutlery arosc, and desperate effort
was made 700 late to stop the train. When
they picked Cuthbcrt Craven up he was
dead enough.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-12-15

A Springfield man travelling IN
Douglas County stopped at . log cabin
late IN the afternoon to get his supper.
While seated ut the table q dog came
in and snckcd his head clear To his
shoulders into II pot Of beans.
A little after the woman arose from
the table to replcnish the bean dish.
She was scraping ont the remnants,
when the gentleman mildly suggested
that the dog had just been a guest AT
the pot.
The woman turned on him with
blazing eyes. and while her face fairly
grew black with chokcd up g
said: stranger, wc'un is pore folks
down here. We amt Ike you'uns
that's got jist lots Of everything. Us
pore folks can't afford Il pot for us and
a pot for the dogs too. Yves got to
make out with one pot between us
The stranger los; his appetite and
couldn't find it again until he reached
GAINESVILLE, in Ozark Count - Spring-
fcId (li0.) Uo5Uct.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-12-15

Two wears ago. SAYS the New YORK
Weyoid. Charles Murtagh. Jr., the To-
ycar-old son Of IA well-hnpWn citizen Of
Brooklyn, living on Berry street. near
North Seventh. Will" looking over Il
large map of the world noticed the
South Sea cluster of islands. The fur
thest was the Island of Ojec. a boys
pride to write a letter TO such a place
seized him and he asked his grandfather
about the matter.
Grandfather Murtagh had been a sea-
faring man in his earlier days. and
among his bosom friends had been u
Capt. Green. The latter had left these
shores many, many years ago ia a yes
sci and was never heard OF aftprWard.
As a freak Nj. Mmtagh told his grand
son to address hi, letter 10 capt.
Green. The letter was delivered TO u
captain of a vessel bound for Australia.
After many months waiting for a re-
ply aud none coming thc boy and bis
grandfather gaze up All hope OF cycr
hearing from that isle.
Last Monday tie boy received a iet-
ter. The edges were badly crumplcd
and the miS,iye had the appearance Of
having been handled over and over.
When The iottcr was Opened 40 dato
was found therein. EUrthcr down,
however. ii Vas seen that it had been
written some tiuac in July, 1857.
Strange rs It may seem the letter that
young Murtagh wrote had really
reached a MAJ named Green. who was
an i|nhabitant On the island. The re-
oily was a lengthy one. and IN Il, Open
ing the writer >pokco of having received
the l%cttorol young Murtagh from Brook
lyn, and said that lac would hasten t0
answer it.
The writer and a number Of people,
the letter said, were alone OF the is
land. More than thirty years ago a
vessel left New York for 81. i|ictcna.
The commander was Capt. Green, aud
| there was Il crew OF fourteen men, be-
sides two women. Everything went
| we'll until the vessel almost reached
the Canary islands. when a gale sprung
up and the ship %foundcrcl.
The crew took 10 their boats, and
! finally, after months of drifting, they
landed on the coral reef, on the island
of Dice, or about seven thousand miles
from their original destination.
NO SiLilS bl UdpIlffAloI NFf NiNlpIt
when the crew landed. They were
castaways. with no %prospectof bearing
from home Unless hy chanc" a passing
vessel came that way. 50 it continued
for wears. Those on the island inter-
| married until the population reached
iiftv-four. Plenty Of game was found
on The island, and finally a whaling
vessel came that way. When this ship
reached there some Of the survivors
V 1T on board and engaged themselves
lo,t,> camcn Who they were is not
aDuov... The original number on tho
Is tul finally dwindlcd down Year by
yea, ana many died, until only three
mcn and nine women remained.
The writer next said that for four
years there had not been Il vessel IN
SIGHT Of the island. The letter, he
added, had been written some time,
| and it could not lo dated. AZ il Wasnot
known when the next vessel would
pass the island. The writer further
declared that it was Il lonesome spot,
but that there were now plenty If
COWS and pigs. besides other cattle,
and plenty of game that would keep
them alive Ton years.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-12-15
&C "I?r.H I'm 81 ~ THIS

SIX month, later Mr.. G~rccngravcs, pass
ing By the old house in the Fulham lane,
bowed t. Mrs. Gee staining at the gate.
"Ah, that's you, sir" She asked; won't
you step iu?'
lie said he would, and presently added
that he would like to look over the house,
which Mrs. Gee told him was in n few DAYS
to ho empticd, and TIE furniture sold of.
Going a tour OF inspection, he was left by
himself for some minutes in the library, and
there seated himself in front of the lannon's
safe.
At was n deuced strange thing about that
diamond" said he. Where could It have
got to-"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-12-15

Old Mrs. Bcntly: What makes Won
SO late To dinner. Josiah?n Old Mr..
Bently: I've been 10 the ball came.
an | sot on the blcachin' boards fer
two hours, an there was nothin' but
goose eggs uld Mrs. Dcntly (vith
vexation): "Ncw, Josiah Beatty. |
hope to goodness ye haven't gone and
EFT goose eggs and spilled yer einner."
-Ep0ch.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-12-15
DO NOT Think for "A Moment

That catarrh win in time wear out. The
theory is false. Men try to believe 1t because
II would be pleasant If true, but it is not, as
al know. Do not let an acute attack Of
cold In the head remain %unsuhdued. 1t is
liable develop into catarrh. You can rid
yourself Of the cold and avoid all chance Of
catsrrh by using DR.. Ssge's Catarrh Remedy.
IL already afflicted rid yourself OF this trouble
some disease speedily by the same means. AT
all druggists.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-22
GENERAL REVIEW.
Summary of the Great Chi
cago Agony.
MAGNETISM OR ICICLES
viii it be "Blaine and Bust" or
Sherman and a Siberian
Winters
Associated Press Dispatches to the nrRAlr

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
As has been previously estimated in
these dispatches, the two positive forces
in this Convention are Blaine and Sher-
man. That was never more apparent
than in to-day's Convention.
Sherman's great strength was shown
openly and to good advantage. Many
of the spectators said the ballot immedi-
ateiy following the great demonstration
at the close of Foraker's speech would
have resulted in Sherman's nomination.
But those who were looking beneath the
surface discovered signs Of unusual
activity among the Blaine men. Steve
Elkins was as busy about Convention
Hall as four years ago. His Lieuten-
ants were also in motion. The Blaine
influence was particularly strong
about the platform Of the Chairman.
Other candidates. are dwarfed by this
struggle between the forces OF Blaine and
Sherman, though there is a growing be-
lief that Gresham is strong man. Alli-
son is still well thought of
as a compromise candidate. Nc
Kinley and Foraker, particularly
the latter, who has become very popular,
are talked of as dark horses. Alger and
Depew appear to be out Of the race.
Phelps is the only man talked Of for
Vice President. but he said to-
night he did not believe he could
be nominated on account OF
the intense opposition Of Depew's
friends in New York. Depew is indig-
nant at Platt, Elkins, Hiscock and
Phelps, who some days ago organized a
combine against him, and have
prevented him getting the enthusi-
astic support of New York, as we'll
as the votes of New Jersey and Connec-
ticut and other votes in New Eng
land. What Depew will do still remains
conundrum. He admits he has no
hope of the nomination himself, but
will not indicate what his course
will be. His intimate friends be-
lieve he will join Warner Miller in
throwing as many votes as possible to
Sherman. A conference Of Blaine men
was held tonight. Hiscock, Platt,
Powell, Clayton, VIM. Walter Phelps
and S. B. Elkins were present.
1t was agreed that Blaine is will
ing to take the nomination if il
can be secured in the right way,
but that it is the duty of his friends to
make an effort to name another candi-
date. They agreed to support Harrison
OF Indiana, beginning as soon as there
shall be signs Of breaking up of compli-
mentary delegations, probably after the
first ballot tomorrow.
The demonstration for Sherman is
the test of Sherman's strength, as
shown on the roll call yes.
terday evening, when his friends rallied
$50 votes for Malone with the certainty
of nearly so more which they refused tc
cover as it might have stirred up the
friends OF Blaine and tempted them tc
abandon their programme Of nominating
Blaine only after prolonged efforts tc
select another candidate.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-22
MEET FACE TO FACE.
Blaine and Sherman to Cross
swords once More.

htE8ine ana sherman 10 cross
swords once More.
1t is now tolerably clear that the
Blaine men do not intend to permit
the nomination Of Sherman ii they
can help it. These two strong
lines of action within the
Republican party are again to meet
face to face. The programme is to pre-
vent nomination tomorrow and have a
conference of the friends of the candidates
tomorrow night. But if necessary it is
understood that Blaine will be upon the
convention at any moment. The difficulty
his friends have to fear is how to get the
nomination for him in such manner
that he can accept it without riding over
the rights or chances Of other
candidates. The Blaine men have had
much difficulty in restraining the i'm
petuous Californians, who threatened to
bring matters to an issue at once. This
was done, however, and in the morning
it is understood that the Califor-
mans will vote for Blaine without
placing his name in nomination.
Depew was to-day appealed to by some
Of the Blaine managers to hold his New
York strength till they give the word,
and then lead the Blaine stampede.
Then it was thought that if New York,
the decisive State, should thus demand
Blaine the remainder of the country, in
Guiding the friends of the other candi-
dates. must submit with a good grace,
but Depew declined to enter into any
such scheme. He said he had once de-
MED any intention to pose as stalking
horse for Blaine, and he reiterated that
declaration.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-22
DEorDEDLY BLAINErsH.
Senator Jones says Blaine Will he
the Nominee.


CmcAGo, June Ex-senator Jones, Of
Nevada, who has been most prominent
in voicing the sentiment that Blaine
was out Of the fight through his own in
elination, said tonight that the aspect
was certainly decidedly in Blaine's
favor. "It seems to me that there is
nothing that can now prevent
his nomination. | base my opinion
on human nature. After few
ballots when Sherman finds he cannot
win, he would sooner throw his strength
to Blaine than to any of the other can
didates, as there would be less humilia-
tion than being beaten by less popular
man."
"Will Nevada go to him ?' was asked.
EYES, said the Senator, at the proper
time, we certainly won't rush in for him
right off, but our people are for him and
we obey the will Of our constituents"
edo you think Blaine will be nominat-
ed tomorrow" Perhaps, after several
ballots the break will probably be
made"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-22

who saved it in the hour of its weakness
and danger.
In behalf of the laboring man. whose
struggles he is the living embodiment OF,
in behalf of capital, whose rights he has
guarded and adjusted, in behalf of the
soldiers, whose garb he has worn with
honor, in behalf of the patriotism and
loyalty of which he is shining repre-
sentative and example, and for the State
of Lincoln, Grant and Logan, l nominate
as candidate for President Of the United
States, the son Of Illinois, by adoption,
Walter O. Gresnai1.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-22
The Turf.

SHEEPsHEAD BAY, June 21.-Seven-
eighths of a mile-Glenhall won, Brad
ford second, Flageolette third. Time,
:2Sl4.
Three-quarters of mile-Miss Cody
won, Ripton second, Consolidation third.
Time, 1:17.
One and three-fourths miles-The Bard
won, Fidalgo second, Elkwood third.
Time, .0634.
One and one-eighth miles-Kaloolah
won; Royal Arch second; Belvidere
third time, l ;09.
One and three-sixteenth miles--Climax
won; Tribaulet second; Ordway third
time, 2;03.
One mile-Brait won; Prospect second
Cambysis third time AS.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-22
washington wirinrs.

WASHINGTON, June 21.--At the close OF
the morning business, Blair called at
tention to the fact that it was the hun
dredth anniversary Of the ratification of
the Constitution by New Hampshire,
and in honor to the day,
the Senate adjourned until Monday.
The Secretary of the Treasury
accepted the following bonds: per
cents, registered, $4,000 at $l.2s; ~
per cents, coupon, $500 at SLOTS; AZ
per cents, registered, sl0O,l50 at
s1.o7tS.
The House non-concurred in the Sen.
ate amendment to the Diplomatic and
Consular and District of Columbia Ap-
preparation bills, and conference was
ordered. The House went into Commit,
tee OF the Whole on the Sundry Civil
Appropriation bill. After a general de-
bate, which became political, the Com
mittee rose and the House adjourned.
The following bulletin is issued by
Sheridan's physicians: Sheridan has had
a good night and comfortable day. His
circulation and respiration are improv-
ing. His appetite is good and he is TAX
ing an increased quantity of nourish-
ment. His sleep is quite restful.
A pension has been granted to John
G. Hodgson OF Los Angeles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-22
Fullest : Most Exhaustive
TER US:

DAILY HERALD, by mail, one year. $500
DAILY HERALD, by mail, six months -. 4.5o
DAILY HERALD, by mail three months. 2.25
Delivered in the city for 20 cents per week.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-22

duu uepeuutnt ueltuutfS vi TIE ODlo0.
He knows by experience how the rebel
bullet tears and hurts, for he himself has
been wounded and carried on stretcher
from the field OF battle, and has. borne
the pains, and sees the needs, of the de-
erepit and health broken soldiers.
We should not forget also that this
Nation has arrived at that stage Of civii-
cation and development that it has a
right to demand common honesty in
politics. If young man happens to ac-
he has the right to demand that that
shall not be reason Of explanation and
apology ever afterwards. The people
have right to demand higher standard
of integrity than that President shall
in his letter Of acceptance, pledge him
self to one term, and then, by every
official act, work for second nomination
and appeal again for reelection.
They have right TO demand that
he shall not promise a civil SER
vice reform with his lips and
break every such promise in practice.
The strength OF Judge Gresham's candi-
dacy lies in the public belief that he will
not do such things; but that he will, II
elected, manage public affairs with
the same common honesty that he has
managed the public affairs before
therefore, under the circumstances and
necessities OF our party, and without dis
paraging in the slightest degree the mer-
its Of the other candidates, offer to this
Convention the rarest Of opportunities.
But nominate Gresham, and the people
will bear him on their shoulders to the
White House, and to the official seat ol
Washington, Lincoln, Garfield and
Grant. The reins OF government, under
the inspiration Of his leadership, will be
taken from those who imperilled its ex.
istence, and placed in the hands Of those
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-22
Baseball.

WASHINGTON, June 21.-The Senators
won to-day on account OF DeLananty' g
error in the fifth. Score Washington 6,
Philadelphia 5. Batteries--O'Day and
Gleason.
DETRorT, June 21.-The Champions de-
feated Indianapolis to-day, by better
work with the stick. Score: Detroit IL,
indianapolis 2. Battery: Getzein and
Bennett for Detroit; Healey and Daily
for indianapolis.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-22
EoreignFInsI,es.

Mrs. Boucicault, wife of the we'll
known playwright, has obtained di-
vorce. Mrs. Boucicault was also awarded
the costs.
The German Bundesrath has agreed to
a renewal of the anti-socialist law.
Gladstone will give notice in the Com
mons to-day of a motion impugning the
whole administration OF the Irish Crimes
Act, and he will ask that day be ap-
pointed for its discussion. 1t is reported
the Government will shortly announce a
further tightening of the local govern
ment bill.
Emin Bey in letter dated Novemb er
2, 1887, said that he had received no
news from Stanley.
John Dillon, who was taken to Dun
dalk Jail, has been sent to the infrmary
connected with the jail.
AT reception to the army Generals to-
day, Emperor William said he hoped
peace would be maintained, and he
trusted his youth would not prevent the
army from placing complete confidence
in him.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-09-15
North East Items.

NORTH EAST. Sept. II, 1885
Mr.. G.. w. Cosden our genial ticket agent
has been indisposed the past week.
Mr.. John w. Shippers is improving the
pavement in front of his store on Main
street.
The "Wrens" gave very interesting
entertainment to fair audience in the Win
gate Post Hall, Tuesday evening.
Thomas and Rutter's canning house is
running full time and with the prospect of
making good season.
Shannon Mill, of the Mccullough Iron
Co., has been idle since Monday ON account
of break in the machinery. They expect
to resume work the first of next week.
The Rev. j. B. Quigg started a tent meet
ing on the lot adjoining Armstrong, Squier
& Co.'S, mill Monday evening to continue
two weeks. The meetings thus far have not
been well attended on account of the incle-
ment weather.
The large barn on the farm, of the Nc
Cullough Iron Co, was burned this morning
about o'clock with all its contents consist.
ing of about 80 tons of timothy hay, COO
bushels ofoats and a lo3 of oats and wheat
straw. The origin of the fire is unknown.
The barn was insured but the crops it is
said, we're not.
Mr.. Will r. Nesbitt. of. Port Deposit,
agent of the Sarib Guano Co., was in town
on Monday.
The Republican Club of this town will be
addressed by Mr. H. Il. Torbert on SATURDAY.
evening next. JACK.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-09-15
County Commissioners.

The county commissioners were in ses-
sion on Tuesday and Wednesday of this
week. Present-Messrs Bond, Crothels
and Williams.
The treasurers report was read and
approved. 1t showed the balance in
treasury to be SAG. SS2 S4.
1t was ordered that Charles Craig be
notified to remove Instructions from the
road in the 9th district near Sylmar.
1t was ordered that the clerk notify
the counsel of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad that trains frequently pass Aiken
station without blowing whistle or ring
ing their bell and request that the proper
signals be given.
1t was ordered that W. c. Carpenter
be admitted to the Maryland Hospital.
Cecil county is entitled to bed in this
hospital. Mr.. Carpenter was formerly a
superintendent of the Mccullough Iron
Company at their North East works. The
commissioners appointed judges for the
November election as follows; First dis
trict, Thomas P. Jones. chief, Robert
A. Duhamel, James A. Jsmison. Second
". d. Bradford, chief, Samuel P. Wood,
J. G. Griffith. Third, II. NJ. Nicols,
chief, David R. Wright, Jas. A. Lewis.
Fourth, George Brown, chief, Albanus
Saxton, John W. Queen. Fifth, John
W. Falls. chief, s. D. Mccullough, Chas
W. Shippers. Sixth, Job Hainas, chief,
Theodore Brickley, Henry D. Keen. Sew
enth, John M. McClenahau, chief, Enoch
Mccullough, Henry s. Coudou. Eighth,
John R. White, chief, T. Addison Han,
shaw, Stephen c. Magraw. Ninth, ]
NJ. G. Carhart, chief, Geo. W. Jauney,
Robert Cameron, of Hugh.
The matter of private road in the Sth
| district through lands of VIM. C. Mullen
was taken up as per special appointment.
1t was agreed by Albert Constable, Esq,
counsel for Mullen and Clinton McCul.
lougy, ESQ.,, for the petitioners to lay the
matter over until the next meeting in
order to give the commissioners an oppor.
tunity to visit and inspect the premises.
Several bills were examined and order.
ed to be paid.
Several out pensions were granted.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-09-15
Children taken from Parents.

The bad treatment of the children OF
John and Martha Butler by their parents,
has been generally known for some time
They resided near Far creek bridge on the
outskirts of the town. George w. Parker,
Secretary and Agent of the Society for the
Protection of children from Cruelty and
immortality, when here year since heard
of the case and sent word to Butler that
if the abuse did not cease he would take
the children away from the parents. States
Attorney Evans decided recently to take
this action and Mr.. Parker came here
yesterday. Constable Emory Lee brought
the mother and five children before Justice
Scott. 1t was charged that the children
suffered from the neglect vile conduct and
bad treatment of the mother. John and
Arthur aged IA and II respectively were
Committed to the House of Refuge. Idle
aged 10 and George aged were placed
in charge of the Henry Watson Children's
Aid Society, and Willie aged four years
was sent to the Home of the Frendless.
All these institutions are in Baltimore and
vicinity. The mother was committed to
the House of Correction for six months on
the charge of being habitually disorderly.
Dir. Parker also took four year old col
Ored child from the almshouse to Saint
Elizabeth's Home.