The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-03-22
STOLEN DIAMONDS.

urOpt ed III. L We ROU SOuleUuluS LHdl
l think will interest you. seeing you
are a newspaper man. What do you
think Of this?" and Mr.. Wordsworth,
of the firm of Wordsworth X Blank,
manufacturing jewelers. Of Boston.
placed a paper in the hand of the
young journalist.
"Ah ha. a goodly find for some
one" replied the reporter as he read:
$4,000 REWARD.
For the apprehension of the criminals or
the recovery Of the diamonds taken from
the safe OF Jaspar, Sturgls X Jaspar. Lon
don, or or about December LIST. 1t is thought
that the gems have been smuggled to
America. as no attempts have been made to
dispose Of them either III Great Britain or
upon the Continent. Dealers and officers Of
the law are cautioned to be on the alert.
The Jewels stolen are of the first water.
large sto.es. and the whole amount valued
al 5000
eigned) JAspAR, srUEG1s & JAsApR.
London"
SIT would be like looking Tor a
needle in the hay.mow, ! should
say" commented Damon, as he
finished the eruSal of the notitica-
ton.
VERY much" replied Mr.. Wads-
worth as he refolded the pa er and
replaced it in his pocket. "Yet it
would be a difficult matter for any
one to dispose of such a quantity OF
diamonds even though they succeed
in getting them into the country.
Nevertheless. it behooves us in the
business TO keep a sharp lookout, and
to in Il re closely where a stone
comes from, that is brought Us to
mount. If the rogues attempt to
place their plumber on the market
within six mon hS or a year, they
will stand a very good chance Of be-
ing apprehended: but if they can at
ford 70 wait, and have nerve enough
to retain the diamonds in their pos
session until the excitement has died
away, the thieves may he enabled to
get rid Of the gems in small lots
without causing suspicion"
"Well, l hope it may be your good
fortune to u across some of the
s~parklers, tor l would like to see you
capture the reward, replied the re-
p9rt,r, With & smile.
-" "Wh0 Knows but what it may
coGe your way" returned the jewel
the Incoming vessels, and l should
think might stand a pretty fair
chance TO hear Of any smuggling
game, and by working up your in
formation be able to claim some Of
the Englishman's 50. 000."
Not so much of a chance as you
might imagine, my friend" replied
Damon. True, l have to report the
arrival OF vessels, and of course visit
many OF them. but II there was any
smuggling detected, it would only he
my duty TO write the story for the
paper, and 1 could not expect to re-
ceive any credit from the authorities
for the apprehension of the guilty
parties. But it vas not to talk
shoy' with you that brought me in.
DO YOU see thiS?" and Damon held up
a package, neatly wrapped in paper,
yet not so disguised but what any
one could see that it was a quart
tOttle. This is some rare. Old Bur-
gundy. At least the stewart of a
British steamer affirlhs that it is.
Now, l want you to come to my
APARTMENTS tonight and take a hand
at a game of whist, and you will have
an opportunity to sample the wine,
What say YOU"
IL would be only too pleased to
make one OF the party, not wholly on
account OF the contents Of the bottle,
for YOU know l am somewhat alb.
stemious, but to ENJOY a quiet game
of whist"
"Nery well, 1 will look for you at
s O'clock sharp. Good-by," and with
little ceremony the hustling journal
ist turned on his heel and left his
friends place of business to complete
the arduous labOrs of the day.
At the hour of S two reporters and
two jewelers., all old acluaintances,
were seated about a table in Damon's
room, enjoying themselves hugely as
they laughed and chatted over the
topics of the day.
AT length the host arose and said;
Now, boys, surprising we try the
quality of the stewards present. ]
don't suppose that any of Us are con,
noisse3rs of wines, although W.
might be able to know what would
make a good newspaper story wher
we ran against it, Or tell the quality
Of q piece of gold when taking it il
hand. However, we all have tastes
and in this free countr., are at liberty
10 express our opinions. So, Mr.
WardSwCrth, yours. first" and th'
the reporter cssayed to fill the glas'
of his friend.