Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-07

GO one Was IN slknt.
In his pocket was a copy of the viii
lage paper, which he carefully tore into
strips the size of bank notes.
| He selected from the roll OF notes Mr.
Hanley had given him four of the least
valuable. aud wrapped them around the
strips placing them in his pockethook
The money he hid in one of his shoes
Perhaps am overcautious, he told
himself with a smile. ~Those men have
likely taken another road; but il they
should try to rob me this bogus roll may
fool them.
He was half way home when he came
to large tract of woods, through whici
the road passed for some distance.
The thick foliage of the overarching
trees slut out the light, and the road
was so bad that Chip was obliged to lei
the horse walk.
There was an absurd story, which had
man who appeared in these very woods.
and Chip could not help recalling it
with a shudder, in spite of its utter inn
probability.
Suddenly the horse SHE'D, and the
startled 10y caught sight of the two
dark figures lying in wait at the side OF
the road
The horse gave a leap forward, hut
hand seized the bride aud swerved the
animal to one side SO that the vehicle
was nearly overturned in the deep rut
mo, you don't youngster. a gruff
voice said. Just you give up that
money you got at Milldale, or it viii go
hard with you"
Howd do you know got any money ?"
asked Chip, with fast beatin heart,
for he saw the CLEAN of revolver that
was in the mans hand.
None of that, replied the rascal ans
grily. You must give it up, that's all.
If you don't you will never drive this
wagon again.
Chip took his pocketbook out with
trembling fingers, and the man greedily
snatched it from him.
You'll let me go now, won't your"
the boy pleaded
~Not muchl" said the robber coolly.
"Get out of that vehicle, and don't
waste any time about it Do you hear
me?"
With shaking limits Chip obeyed, and
submitted to a thorough search Of his
pockets, after which he was bound, with
his arms behind HIN, to a tree
"There, fancy that'n do, " said the
man with a chuckIe. "Turn the
vehicle round, Bill, and let's be of.
Are you sure you've got ALP" his
companion asked.
"Yes, ~ was the reply. "If we hadn't
used up all the matches trying to get
light for our pipes I'd count what was
in the pocketbook.
The two rogues jumped into the ve-
hicle and drove off in the direction OF
Mlldale, leaving Chip straining and
tugging at the rope that bound him.
His fear that the robbers would re-
turn when they discovered the deception
that had been practiced upon them made
him almost frantic, but all his efforts to
free himself were in vain.
Helpless and exhausted he awaited
the outcome, turni..g pale at every noise
that he heard in the woods.
He was as brave as any ordinary boy,
but beads of perspiration were on his
brow and his hair almost stood up on
end when at length he heard the omin-
GUS sound of wheels drawing near.
Good graciousI he said. in terror
It's they; and they'll kill me.
Nearer and nearer came the sound,
and then, as the vehicle passed by, there
was sudden transition from despair to
hope.
~stopi' cried Chip wildly Help,
helpi"
@Who is it?" startled voice called
back What are you doing there I"
Its l-Chipman Ferris, said the boy.
Two men, who tried to rob me, have
tied me to tree.
He heard some one alight, and the
next moment footsteps came crashing
toward him.
Chip was overjoyed to recognize NJ.
Bolton, a farmer ell known to him.
How did you come TO get in such
fix. Chipf :" lie asked, as with few cuts
of his knife he reieased him from his
uncomfortable position
Cnip explained to Mir. Bolton how he
had been way laid, aud the farmer said
Indignantly:
-Ihe viIlainsI They must have taken
the road to Maiden, for i didn't pass
them.
Just as they were getting into the
farmers vehicle they heard the sound of
angry voices from behind.
20 lex. Mr. Boltonl" cried Chip ex-
citedly. @lhey are armed, and they are
coming back. !"
The farmer needed no urging, but
gave lis horse the whip
As they flew on they still heard the
desperate men venting their rage in
angry threats, and they knew they were
In hot pursuit
They emerged into the open, and
looking back, in the light Of the moon
that had risen. Chip could see the men as
they beat the jaded horse in their effort
to overtake them.
The rascals shouted out for them to
stop, and discharged their revolvers to
intimidate them, but Mr.. Bottoms horse
was the fresher of the two, and they
soon gave up the chase
Chip was glad when he saw at length
the lights of Lebanon shining out from
ahead, and it was not long before every
one in the village knew of the attempted
robbery.
The constable and several men at once
started out to arrest the traDps and
found the-horse and vehicle abandoned
by the roadside. the men having feared