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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27

sped by him across the threshold and
down the path like bird, reaching
the gate aud flying forth along the
highway fleet as an arrow.
Its Elva! Bring her backr' cried
Blair. shrilly.
Gerald Droan's face was very white
rs he turned to pursue the girl.
But he did pursue her. aud, with the
weird lightning flashes shooting across
his path. the thunders crashing in his
ears and great drops Of rain falling
upon him, he sped along the highway.
rapidly gaining on Elva
Suddenly he was confronted by thIeL
men. who seemed to have sprung out
of the earth. and who barred his way
with levcled weapons.
You are my prisoner! Throw up
your hands! one called. ringingly.
His only answer was 10 tear re-
yolver from his breast aud fire straight
in the face OF his wouId-be caplor.
~Iustantly the man fell. and two
reports rang out. piercing the tempest.
which was now raging.
Gerald Droan fell in his tracks. one
bullet in his lungs. another in his
throat; and the girlish figure. dying
on ahead. turned in Mt lane that led
TO Jack Delos' home.
A moment later she was Mt the door
of the farmhouse, quivering shrink
ing. almost mad with terror and with
hope; for Jacks mother was opening
| the door for her. and Jack himself
with wonder in his eyes, was there he
side his mother, holding out his arms
| 10 her.
Meanwhile the officer ut whom Ger
| aid Droan had shot found himself un-
| injured, for the bullet had only grazed
his temple.
| He arose 20 his feet, and leaning on
the arm of one Of his companions. hur-
ricd forward to where Gerald Droan
! was lying.
IL was drawn. white face on which
! the rain fell and the lightning played
IA drawn, white. dcath-stricken face
and the men knelt down silently.
more than usually moved.
I'm your prisoner!' Gerald said.
gasping blood coming to his lips with
the words. I've lost the game, and
give up. Your charge against me
is"
Iou
and your gang did neat job there,
and took away $40 200. There are
other charges. too; but"
Never mind. I'm guilty of more
than you can accuse me; aud yet.
could have escaped you but for Elva-
Elva. the little angel whom | wanted
to take with me. | was-warned.
/ could have gone, but-not without her
my life's one lovel Tell her how l.
loved herl Tell her--to forgive me
! would--have. -remade-myself-f
her sake. II might only--sce her
face--once more"
With the last word great gush o
blood crimsoned his lips; his bod
writhed. another gush Of blood, fey
incoherent words and the bank rob
ber's soul was with its God. and tn
rain fell sharply on IA white, set face
1t was long years before Elya-
Jacks happy wifc-could think calml
of that terrible day; ii was long befor
Jack would consent to forgive Conra
Blair his cruelty to Elva. but at he
entreaties he did so finally. and allow
ed the bitter, sourcd old man plac
in the farmhouse when the mortgag
! was forecloscd aud he was without
home.
Jack throve, and he and Eya wer
very happy aud content. SdtaItia!
Night
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27
The G,rl i Didn't Get.

Yes, that Is her picture standing there.
Tho one with the full 1und face
And the laughing mouth. and tho loose short
And tho brooch at her throat and the lace.
] know it Is foolish TO keep it tliefc 20.
To nonrsll tue old regret;
But should hate sadly to have her 20.
The girl that didn't get.
put II away Mt first, i know,
In its leather frame and case,
And thought could cherish my anger and
TO forget her name and her face.
But found II was something ] couldn't do
cnuld only fume aud fret
Till my anger cooled aud Got blue
For tho girl couldn't get.
As we miss AN old friend that's away;
So put 10 back in the same old place
IL had known for many "a day.
The picture has faded. the leather looks
Tonight meath tho flame or the jet;
But still don't think eau tnke IL down.
The girl that didn't get.
Isupposo these are things that we must ex-
For the brightest OF metal will rust,
And there's always fungus that feeds on
neglect,
Aud the clearest Of glass gathers dust.
And OF course ! knew. too, we've been grow
From those old summer DAYS when we met:
And there's many n change Ia us 10th since
tho day
or the girl that didn't get.
But whatever may come or whatever may
80.
Though the picture may fade year by year,
There's very soft spot IN my heart, where
know
Her image viii always be clear,
And 30 can say, and always will.
Good luck, and God bless her set
IL Il
The girl that didn't get.
Boston Transcript
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27
OLD AZTEC MINES.
Interesting Archaeological Discovery Re
Gently Made In New MS<ico.

A group of old Spanish or Aztec
mines have recently been discovered ai
Las Placitas of this country. abe NJ
twenty-five miles from this city, says
an Albuquerque (Ncw MeXicu) cores.
pondent of the St. Louis Repubiic. Sc
many years have elapsed since these
mines were worked that all trace oI
their history has been lost aud the
present inhabitants Of the country
know absolutely nothing about them
Prospectors recently got on the trai
of what they thought was something
good, and by pushing their investiga
tiun came upon unmistakable evidence
of what were undoubtedly once ricl
workings.
A very extensive system of under
ground work has now been brought I,
light. The minerals discovered. Will,
not of the highest grade. is rich enough
TO pay handsomely. and runs general.
ly from $50 to 500 TO the ton. The re.
mains have been found in several
places OF what were once furnaces for
smelling the ores. There are also large
quantities of Stag, and in several in.
stances have been found what are
clearly remains of implements used by
the workmen.
But what will still be more interest.
ing 10 th. lsen.ral ran.ler il that th.s.
explorations have developed unmistak
able evidences of the fact that the
work on these mines. which was per.
formed nobody knows how many cen
turtles ago, was brought TO summary
conclusion by an earthquake or gen
eral upheavcl Of some sort. for not only
arc the mine workings. smelters fur
naces. etc. buried under some fifteen
feet of earth. but there has also been
found on The same level the ruins OF
what was once an aqueduct for bring.
iUg water TO the camp from Il source
about ten miles distant.
The camp of Las Placitas, referred
TO. is on the eastern slope of the Sandia
mountains about twenty miles from
Albuquerque and promises To become
one OF the mosr interesting fields o.;
archaeological research yet discovered
in this country.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27
AnImperfect Inventory.

New York Weekly.
Mother-"And so your friend Clara
is soon to be married?"
Daughter (just returned from long
absence) -" Yes; doesn't it seem
strange? ] hadn't heard a word about
it until / called TO see her this morn
ing. She showed me her trousseau.
It's perfectly lovely. just from Paris,
and she has the handsomest ring ever
saw, and she showed me the house she
is to live in, and the furniture she has
selected, and the horses and carriages
She is 10 have. She showed me every
thing except the man she's going TO
marry. | guess she forgot about him. ="
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27

1t Is related of Won Moltkc that.
after tho capitnlation OF Paris in 1871
he went to Colmar. and. meaning TO
slay there few days. did not disdain
10 ask for billcting order. Mile. r..
however. upon whom the Marshal
was to have been quartercd. would
have nothing to say to him. aud Moltke
was fain to lodge and feed himself at y
hotel--of course. mt the lady's ex-
peuse. Hc asked for four rooms on
The first floor invited people 10 break
fast aud dinner aud treated them to
champagne--iu short. tho Teuton
lived like iighting-cock. But ut tho
eud Of three days the landlord, who
hated him. quietly took leave to re-
mind His Excellency that the term Of
the billeting order had now expired.
Mollke replied with dry cough aud a
demand for small room on the second
door. During the remainder OF his
stay hc dined friendlcss aud cham.
pagnolcss ut tho table d'hotc.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27

While MIR. w. X. Vauderbilts Alva
was steaming through storm on her
way to Villefranche. an enormous wave
deposited Q seventy-pound turtle on
tho deck. 1t was good to eat and
therefore was eaten.
One OF the most old-fashioned Evan
gelical churches in England. Camden
Church. Cambcrwcll. Il about to dis
card the black gown in the pulpit and
TO begin chanting the Psalms like its
high church neighbors.
William II. Crane Il sail to have
laid away $500, 000 Neil Burgess Is
credited with 100000. and Francis
Wilson's check would be good for $75, :
600 over and above his liabilities II he
were foolish enough 10 draw u.
Oscar Wilde has not proved entirely
recreant to csthcticisnl. inasmuch 40
he dimes now Ia a white room with no
furniture save the table and chairs.
while his drawiug-room Is provided
with settees with high backs and sage
green cushions
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27

Mrs. Blank-"The paper tells Of a
postmaster who was appointed by John
Quincy Adams, and has held the posi-.
tion ever since. Was he an unusually
good man, do you think?'
Mr.. Blank IAN experienced citizen)-
"Oh, not at all. not at all. 1t was an
unusually DOOR Office"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27

Mrs. Cribber-"What has become Of
all your Cleopatra jewelry the asps,
snakes, serpeuts and things"
Mrs. Bibber-"Hush Don't let my
husband hear you. have hidden them
away"
Haven't you worn them at all?'
II wore them once. and the moment
my husband saw them he rushed off to
doctor. The next morning he took
the pledge / shan't wear them again
unless he backslides."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27
ladies Delightad.

The pleasant effect and The perfect safety
laxative. Syrup Of Figs. under all conditions
make IL their fayorite remedy. 1t is pleas
ing to the eve and to the taste. gentle yet
eifectual in acting on the kidneys. liver and
bowels.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27
DONALD kennedy
Of RoxbuIy, Mass, says


Kennedy's Medical Discovery
cures Horrid Old Sores, Deep
Seated Ulcers of 40 years
standing, Inward Tumors, and
every disease of the skin. ex-
cept Thunder Humor, and
Cancer that has taken ioot.
Price $3.50. sold by every
Druggist in the U. S and
Canada.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27

j. S. PARKER, Ere. onia. y. Y, sly.
shall not call on You for the 800 rcwar B.
for believe Halls Catarr' Cure will cure
any ease of catarrh. Was very bad.
Write him for particulars Sold by Drug.
giSts zoe
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27

There is but little demand for yachts
in England just now and an unprecedent-
edly large number are in the market A
boat which cost f4JOJ 20 build was sold
lately for only EG4O
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27

Lions differ The lion of the Atlas
mountains is a terror, the Cape lion is "a
cur The lion among securing soaps Is
SAPOLIO. Buy cake and avoid all imi-
tations.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27

Koch Is at work again on his tubercu-
line and hopes 10 improve it during b
next few months, after which he will pub
lish his own report upon IT,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27

A man at Shreveport. la. sold hi
mustachc. a large and Gne one. 70
i.isrd Zoe =.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27
for Consumption. Sold everywhere. 25c.

1t is said that the wine product Of
California this year will reach lSUOOOUO or
~. .OOO. 900 gallons--the largest for years.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27

FITS-AI Fits stopped free by DR. kLINK's GEEA @
NERVE REsTORER No Fits after irst day use. Mar
vicious Treatise and s2u0 trial bottle free %
BIT cases. send 10 DR.. Kline, s5i Arch St., Fhia Pa
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27

Girls are no longer TO be hogged in the
industrial schools OF Kirkdale in Lanca-
shire Such is the order of the local gov
ernmcnt board
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27

When Baby WAS sick we gave her Castoria,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss. she chung to Castoria,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27

In the great animal market ar Ham
burg. in Germany, giratfes sell at 5000 ~
pair, chiInpanzee go at $50 apiece and
select lots of Sumatra monkeys at Sl,OOJ.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27

The Senate of Arkansas has passed Q
bill to prohibit the giving Of mort
gage on crops. either planted or pros,
Dectiye.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27

lhs Indian bows and girls ut the In.
dian school have tli. 00O on deposit in
Carlisle. Pa. banks
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27

At newspaper exhibition in Paris
there are 6,000 specimens Of journals IN
from all parts of the world.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-06-27
RHEUMATISM CURED

4 l.uarau - cent ~ tIc NpF-t cases Ot
nrTIjMATfSM with my SPECIFIC BLOOD TREAT
MENf, aud Will retunl = moaey paid II tsis 70 40
CORNISH lustwhat adNertls. PHte fs az DIS ancs
treaied by mail For crru sr> and tesii uoBials ast
dress DR a. W WoLG mott 20 State -. .ChicAzo. III
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-07
JOEL GUTMAN & co.
JOEL GUTMAN & co.,
NOS. ll2. II4, no, ll8, 100. l22
NORTH EUTAW STREET,
Baltimore. MD.
There isn't a day from one sceek's
end 10 another that zoe DO
Special Bargains 7!

Visitors TO TIE city viii always find it to
their advantage TO call in and see US. Even
II yCu do not come to buy, we invite you 70
make us a sOcial call We have large store
I'VE do an immense business--and our es-
tablishment is one Of the features and at
fractions of the city. You are welcome to
make our store your headquarters. II you
have packages that you do not wish to take
around with you bring them here and leave
them to our check room. Wen take care Of
them until you call or send fer them. And
while you are in the store make it your
home. Use our reception and reading rooms.
All the leading papers and magazines, as well
as writing materials, are at your disposal. -
A maid is in constant attendance She will
attend to all your wants. Feel free to ask
questions and ask as any favor that it is in
our power to grant We are not selfish
me chants, Per onallg, we are above it, and
in business way we are above 1T. Our
house is founded on tho broad, liberal prin-
ciple of
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-07
BITS OF ISEoRMATIoN.

The United States was first out of debl
n 1885
Imprisonment for debt is in force in
France.
New York was named after the Duke
Of York.
Every man has his price" is ascribed
co Walpole.
There are nearly 10000 stitches in the
masculine shirt
There are more Germans than Irish in
the United States.
Russia in Asia is credited with 6.5i0..
$40 square miles, exclusive of the Arctic
islands
The area of Arabia is reckoned at
i,15S,4SO square miles, and Its population
only 3,472. 600
The area of the Chinese empire rs pnt
at 4.674 AGO square miles, with a popu.
Iation of 361, SOC, 900.
OF the immigrants to this country al
present Germany sends more than twice
as many as Ireland.
We have 10000 miles of coast line and
1900 miles of land frontier inviting the
business of the smuggler
In 1865 the interest bearing debt of the
United States amounted to s.. .332 600, 600.
To-day it is under $500, 900, 900.
To have two cities in one State is moth.
ing uncommon, but to have Que city in
two States is. Texarkana is in both Mil.
Ter county, Ark, and Bowie county, Tex.
About the year 1900 wooden heels were
discontinued, and leather heels were used
instead. In 1888 the use of morocco
leather was introduced into Lynn by Eb-
enezer Breed.
In the narrowest sense Europe includes
only 3,570,030 square miles, and in its
widest sense. with the Polar islands and
the south slope Of the Caucasus, 4,092, 900
square miles.
The sun gives 600,0 900 times as much
tight as the full moon; 1000, 900, 10
times asmuch light as the brightest star
in the sky, and 36, ,000, 900 times as much
rs all the combined stars of the heavens.
The oldest house in the United States
is said to be a stone dwelling standing in
the town of Guilford, Conn. It was
DuliI III Ao4V auu 40 Still OCCupleu. III WAS
a refuge for settlers during the dark days
OF King Philips war;
The eminent British antiquarian, Sin
Charles Giesecke, says that numerous
ruins exist in southern Greenland, which
are evidently relics of Norsemen who
dwelt there centuries before Columbus
discovered this country.
There are six tunnels in the world
which have a length exceeding 81 ,00O
feet-St. Gothard, Mount Cents, Hoosac,
Severn, Nochistongs, and Suits. st.
Gothard, the longest, is 4S,S40 feet
Suits, the shortest, is 81, 100 feet.
The English sparrow was introduced
into the United States in 1888 Now he
ravages "a States and six Territories,
comprising an area Of es5, 200 square
miles, and in Canada he is familiar over
100000 square miles af territory.
If division of the real estate of the
globe was made. each one would only
have small lot. Some one has figured
it out that taking the whole land surface
of the globe into consideration, there is.
on an average, get acres to each person.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-07

A young Englishman, a reporter ON
New York paper, relates one of his early
experiences. was sent up to interview
fellow by the nameof Hayes. don't you
know, who was stopping at an uptown
hotel, " he says.
THE slip was given by the city editor
read:
@'See ex-President Hayes at the
hotel and get something about his plans in
New York
II found out the hotel and sent up my
card. ] was received quite nicely by
Mr.. Hayes. He told me what he was
going TO do. and then, as waited to
make my story complete, asked him
what he was ex-president Of.
He told me he was President Of she
United States. II was awfully con-
fusing, don't you know" concludes the
young Englishman plaintively, "but
there are 80 many ex-Presidents over
here. Cincinnati Enquirer
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-07
PRICE ONE CENT
nE DlD MS BEST.


The solemn Man Expected somsthiRs
Good and Got IL.
He was tall, thin, solemn man in a
long black coat, and he carried book in
his hand. He did not approach the bar
Immediately, but stood about 10 feet of
and fastened his gaze on the boyish look
ing barkeeper, who was diligently wash
ing and drying the glasses, says the De-
troit Free Press.
How long have you been engaged IN
this business, young MANI" he said sev.
erely.
About three years." answered the
barkeeper
Three years behind the bar mixing
drinks, ehl Going to make il life busi-
nessg" He seemed to be looking the
young man through and through
II think so, sir, said the bartender,
Flushing slightly.
The old gentleman came up closer
"You are young yet" he said in a softer
tone, land you look bright and intclli-
gent. One would expect something good
from you.
SIN doing as near right as / know
how" answered the young man dog.
gedly.
"You are. chi Well, you make me
Manhattan cocktail, and let's see how
near right you can get it. +"
The old man watched the operation
critically, drank the beverage, and
smacked his lips. Thought l could get
something good from that boy, he said
ns he walked slowly out.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-07
A Colonel by Marriage.

A traveller in Texas says that he was
travelling along cattle trail near the
New Mexico line when he met q rather
pompous looking native of the region.
who introduced himself as Colonel Hig-
gins. of Devils River.
"Were you colonel in the Confeder-
cite army?" asked.
mo, sab.
"On the Union side, them"
NO, sab; nevah was IN no wah.
Belong to the Texas Rangers?"
No, sab, do not
All. see. You command one Of the
State militia regiments 2"
No. sab, don't. Don't know nothing
about soldering"
Where, then, did you get the rank of
colonel?"
Use knnnel by marriage, sab.
BY marriagel How's that?"
IL married the widow of kunnel.
sahl Kunnel Thompson, of Waco. -
Youths Companion.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-07

This is the great problem of life which
few satisfactorily solve. Some fail be
cause of poor health, others want of
luck, but the majority from deficient
grit-want of nerve. They are nervous,
irresolute, changeabie, easily get the
blues and take the spirits down 70 keep
the spirits up." thus wasting money,
time. opportunity and nerve force
There is nothing Ike the Restorative
Nervine, discovered by the great spec
ialist, DIR. Miles, TO cure all nervous dis
ease OF headache, the blues, nervous
prostration, slseplessness. neuralgia, St.
Yitus dance, fits. and hYsteria. Trial
bottles and fine book Of testimonials free
1t the City Drug store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-07
brldgsd Hlstory Of coura.hip.

Abridged History ofa CourfshIp.
Net him.
Met him again-in love with him.
Met him again-no longer in love with
him, but he in love with me because !
am so beautiful.
Met him again-he lie still more in love
with me, not only because / am beauti.
ful, but because / am also good. Sorry
for him.
Again met him-he Is colder than nc
was. Think he has forgotten my beauty
and my goodness. /, however, am in.
clined to think that am in love with
him after all. How lucky he is, and how
angry mamma will bel
Mamma proved to be strangely pleased.
Makes me angry, for know she is not d
good judge of a young girls heart.
Flirted with him outrageously to make
mamma mad--didn't succeed.
Engaged to him-glad. ~
Married to him--sorry. AuaN
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-07
= T r A USS
sstsl Liquors 1t Wholesale Prices
WE cAhRYTHE LARGEST STOCK OF
Al Kinds Imported and Domestic
Fine Wines and Liquors.
WE wRcAnRYrHE LARGEST STOCK OF

Come and convince yourself before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
We import and receive all our goods
direct. All our WHISTLES come direct
from United States Bonded Warehouses.
We are known to sell the best $2. 90 Whis-
key In the market, and are able at pres.
ent to offer better article than ever be-
fore purchased for the money. We are
the only place in The city where you can get
ALL KINDS OF CoRDIALs.
We belIeve In large sales and small prof
its. Special attention paid to all city and
country orders. Give US call and be
convinced,
N. B.-Families supplied with Bottled
Beer at short notice, at
STRAUSS'S
dec51Y 10 Market Space.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-07

The Man--Now, what shall do with
your,
The Five Dollar Bill-Keep me. I'm
pretty nearly worn out. Let me have a
rest.
The Man-Not much. That's not what
got you for. think I'll buy new hat
with you. How does that strike your
The Bill-Don't. You don't need one.
The Maxwell, how about couple of
theater tickets and dozen rosesI
The Bill-You would only be makinga
fool Of yourself. She doesn't care q
straw for you.
The Man-But would enjoy 1t my.
self.
The Bill-Can't you enjoy keeping mel
The Man-Don't know--never tried it.
The Bill-Well, try il now.
The mani believe will-that is, I'll
keep part of you, most Of you. I'll just
take one drink and
The Bill-Tm doomed now.-Life.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-07

Carruthers, Scotch editor, looked 90
much like Thackeray that upon one oc-
casion when Carruthers called upon
Thackeray the maid who met him at the
door laughed in his face because she
thought her master in fit of absent
mindedness had come home and asked
for himself.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-07

Commodore Perry's marble counterfeit
in Cleveland, having acquired such
heavy coating of smoke and SCOT as to
render it unsightly, was recently
scrubbed, but with the effect of making
it look worse than ever.