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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23

Chairman Farrell, of the Electric
Light Commission, last evening issued 9
call for meeting Of that body TO be held
tonight. to consider the latest eommun'
ication from Expert seeley. The Coun.
Gil Committees on Fire Department and
Claima are also called to meetto.night.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23

The celebrated Remington Typewriter,
together with typewriter supplies and
paper, can be found in stock at Reming.
ton Typewriter Headquarters, No. 1908
Market street carlo Bros. Book and
Stationery store).
JESSE RIcHARDs, Manager.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23
Nothing In Tho Charrs.

Mr.. g. D. Nesbitt, who travels fol
Neill ( Ellingham, was arraigned before
Squire Phillips, at Fairyiew, Marion
county, on Saturday, charged with rails
ing check for s. 66 to $50 o.. The
evidence was 10 the effect that Nesbitt
got the check from o third party, who
swore that he had cashed the checE
with three ten-dollAr bills and some
change. The hearing was adjourned
until next Monday, when Mr.. Nesbiti
will have present. q witness who was
with him when he got the check and
saw him enter It on q List. II the
check was altered alter II was raised,
Mr.. Nesbitt Is not the guilty party.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23
EASTER OPENING

Wednesday aad Thursday, March 90 and
90. OF fine Pattern Hats aud B0nnets
Miss Baker, Of New York City, has
charge of Trimming Department and
viii show oil new NOVELTIES.
K0RLS,, 1858 Main Street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23
Jesse RIcRARps, Manager.
Rih1nihn.

With the opening of the wheel season
Edw. L. Rose 4 Co., who carry a full line
Of the latest Columbia, Victor and
medium grade Bicycles, are prepared to
furnish a few rare bargains in second
hand Satellites OF the best makes. Those
interested should call at once.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23

IF YOU have tried all other opticians
In the city aud failed to get glassts to
suit your eyes, don't give up. Consult
Wit tout charge, PROFESSOR Shelf,
the Optlclan, corner Main and Eleventh
sfreets. Mw4T
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23
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carpetsi carpes'-stOns ThOmAs-Foufth
pa Sssa. Table LInen BatSAIn-eeo. NJ. Shook 4
CO.-FOufLh page.
Proposals for Dump ScoWs.
For Rent-FOur Rooms.
A BRTRAln- Geo. J. hAthlA0n.
For Bsie-A Three Story Brt:k Building.
ARontG--RAnd McNAlly 4 GO.
Noticc 70 DepoSIseEs and othess-A Mutual saH
tngS Bank. -
NICER gtripe Tobacco FourLh page.
For lGle-N heelIng Bridge Company.
Garden Seed-Hoge d Bro.
Public Sale Of Valuable Lots-A. g. Howell
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23
ryou want good Wall Papers at low
GEo. E. KuRxKR & Co.,
Painters and decorators,
50 Twelfth street.

ORDERS for pure Rye and Bourbon
Whisky promtiy filled ct Laliy's, 200
Main street,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23

Go TO Kurner 4 Go. for Wall Papers
Of all kinds. 80 Twelfth street, second
door from Market street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23

WASHINGTON, March 22---For West VlrginiI
wHstern PennsylyanIa and Ohio, fair. excep
iiIht rain on Lake ontario; slightly Wafmei
variable winds.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23
LOCAL BREY1TlB.

matters of Minor Moment in and About
The City.
nprRA HOUSE, this eYening-"shenan.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23

Aspecial session Of the Grand Lodge
was held on Sunday, at 4 o'clock p. M,
for the purpose Of passing erlogies upon
Past Grand Masters DR.. George Baird
and O. Il. Collier. Hon. q. W. Atkinson
was requested to deliver the principal
address. His eulogy was beautiful and
eloquent, and reviewed the careers Of
the two men in detail, after which the
speaker feelingly paid a personal tribute
to both the deceased.
Mr.. Atkinson closed his charming ad.
dress by patheticaily reciting DR.. Bob
Morris's poem entitled IA Message from
the Grave"
Short addresses we're delivered by
Joseph Hall, Prof. 7. H. Crago, Michael
Emsheimer, Col. Robert White, J. n
Belleville and O. B. Hart.
A resolution was adopted directing
that oil Of the proceedings Of the Lodge
OF Sorrow be priAted in the next volume
OF proceedings Of the Grand Lodge.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23
FUNERAL OPGH. COLllIRR.
Imposing Ceremoniss By the Grand Lodge
OF nTaa0ns Yesterday,


The Grand Lodge Of Masons Of West
Virginia was convened in emergent ses-
sion at one o'clock Saturday afternoon
to take charge Of the funeral ceremonies
over the remains of the late Charles Il.
Collier, one OF its Past Grand Masters.
Past Grand Master Robert White pre-
sided and conducted the services.
Tho Grand Lodge and the subordinate
Lodges Of the city convened at the Ma
sonic Hall, and alter opening in ample
form, were organized into procession
and repaired to the residence OF the de-
ceased on the Island. The services at
the house were conducted by Rev. DR..
Gushing, pastor OF the Fourth Street
church, TO which the deceased belonged.
The Masons then took charge, and re.
paired 10 Greenwood cemetery, where
the bAfR iful and impressive ritual Of
the 0rder was read by Col. Robert
White. A large number Of citizens
were present. The floral display was
extensive.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23

GIVE your orders at once for cut flow
era and roses for Easter to Lewis Han.
del. No. 60 Twelfth street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23

ROSES and flowers for weddings and
funerals can be had on short notice Of
Lewis Handel, No. GO Twelfth street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23

The thermometer at schnepi's drup
store, Opera House corner, Saturday,
registered as follows:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23

The Democratic city primaries will take place
heard from as yet, but may bob up at any Il ale,
Last year noticeG announcing the "CitIkenB''
primaries were put up In the dead hours Of the
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES.

The result OF the Democratic primaries held
in Martins Ferry for the nomination Of Town
ship officers was as follows: Trustee, Carlos
Leatherwood, GO. William Wood. 10; Treasurer
Fred. Cook, Bridgeport: ConstRbles, Martina
doni Assessor, Martins Ferry, J. A. Darrah, 81
7. J. Cochran. 8, J. Il. Tll,on, o. Bridgeport, R,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23

Our yLowRss and roses for Easter Al
Lewis Handel's, No, GO Twelfth street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-23

L.s.GooD sells dry goods The cheapest
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-05-30

Brother Mac, of the Town Talk,
is kindly disposed to view our COM
ments on secret societies as simply
a case of pure crankiness. - He
then volunteers the astounding in
formation that flor true charity and
kindness, secret societies equal all
the churches" Such q lack of in
formation is painful. The churches
bestow at least ten times as much
in charities as do the secret soci-
cites. Besides, it costs the societies
about two dollars for every dollar
they bestow in charity, while the
churches do the same work at a cost
of about five per cent of the amount
bestowed
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-05-30

The Decoration Day issue Of the
Albany, N. Y, Telegram will be
the most original, unique and popu-
lar paper ever presented to the
American public. Nothing like it
ever attempted by a newspaper in
the nineteenth century. As me-
chanical wonder and a military
literary library there will be moth
ing to even compare with it issued
in this country. 1t will be printed
on red, white and blue paper and
consist of Is pages. If there is no
agent in your town you can have
the paper mailed to you at 5 cents
a copy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-05-30

Our astute confrere of the VIM
Parish Comrade gets off on the
wrong foot, as usual, and credits us
with considering "secret societies
dangerous to society" We said
no such thing, but that the neces-
sity for secrecy was a thing of the
past. We believe in organized eff
fort, open and above board, as be-
comes freemen, but condemn as
unnecessary and useless the feature
of secrecy. Our friend will have
to write that long editorial over, as
he has missed the idea altogether,
and we have not time and patience
to attempt refutation of the alb
surd construction he places upon
our views and criticisms.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-05-30

In response to the suggestion
made at meeting held in Colfaz
two weeks ago, that the Parish
Anti-Lottery League assemble al
Colfax on Monday, May 25th,
about forty friends and members Of
the league gathered in the court
house at noon on that day. Owing
to the short notice, and also to the
fact that no official call had been
made by the president or secretary,
there were no officially appointed
delegates representing the local
leagues present, although a MAORI
ty of those in attendance were
members Of the league.
The meeting was called to order
by DR.. J. F. Kelly, President of the
Parish League, and Fl. G. Good
wyn and w. G. Roberts, secretaries,
were requested to take their respec-
tive places in official capacity.
On motion Rev. T. B. White was
invited to address the league. and
responded in an earnest and inter
esting talk, bristling with common
sense, patriotism and christian SEN
timent. He spoke at some length,
and was roundly applauded.
Upon invitation, Mr.. G.. w. Kick
man, gave an account of his trip to
New Orleans last week, as the proxy
of Mr.. A. A. Dean, delegate to the
consultation or caucus of anti-lot-
teryites which met in that city on
the 18th. Mr.. Hickman said that
he told them that he felt safe in
assuring them that the lottery
amendment would be defeated in
Grant parish; that we have some
opposition, but that we could count
on the stout hearts and hands Of
our honest people rolling up a
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-05-30
b. TURNER
DEALER IN
General Merchandise
PimevilIe, La.,


Has inst received Large Stock of Spring
and Summer Goods, which is to be sold at
a small margin above cost for cash.
The public are invited to call and EXAM
inc his large and we'll selected stock OF
DRY GOODS,
consisting OF Dress Goods and Trimmings.
Fancy Goods, White Goods. adies' Cloaks
and Jackets, Jeries, Hosiery. Shawls and
Hoods, Balmorals, Jeans, Cassimeres aud
Flannels, Linseys. Blankets, etc
Mems and Boys Hats. and Ladies' Trim
med Hats.
A large stock of Boys and Mens's CLIO
THING. Special bargains are offered i'm
Boys and Mems JEANS Clothing. which
were bought at q sacrifice.
A fine assortment Of Boots and Shoes.
Saddlery, Crockery. Hardware, Groceries.
Plantation Supplies, TRUNKS. valises,
Towers celebrated "Fish Band" of Slick.
ers, and FURNITURE.
Agent for the Dupont Gun Pow der. the
Oldest and best in America.
A carload Of the celebrated MILBURN
WAGONS will he received early IN Octo-
Der, the best on the planet.
Highest market price paid for Cotton.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-05-30
Gospel vs.. Cannon.

The editor OF the COlfax CHRON-
IcLE charges that the Advocate
"wove a neat fabrication out of the
Bible" in its littlesquib headed ITO
your tents, o, Israel" published a
week or two ago. The CHRONICLE
does not read the Scriptures with
profit. The twentieth chapter of
1ISamuel relates the story of Sheba,
the son of Birchi, substantially as
it was given in the Advocate, and,
by singular coincidence the chap
ter is headed, "Sheba maketh a
party in Israel" just as the New
Delta was trying to do in using the
identical words of the ancientslogan
of Sheba's unfortunate campaign.
Not only this, but it seems from the
biblical text that after Sheba's head
was cut off and thrown over the
wall of the besieged city to Joab,
the latter was promoted by King
David, and he and his followers took
the offices and administered the
government of Judea. The incident
related in the Book of Kings, refer
red to by tire CHRONICLE happened
two generations later, in the reign
of Rehoboam, and was a revolt of
the ten tribes of Israel against that
monarch in favor of Jeroboam, and
it succeeded, though the ten tribes
who engaged in it never came to any
good end. A still later illustration
Of the fatality which follows the
biblical slogan, "To your tents, o
Israeli is the fact that it was used
by the great secessionist, Senator
Wigfall, in firing the Southern
heart for the Confederate war. The
cause was just, but the fate of Sheba,
son of Birch, followed its fortunes,
and the severed head was again
pitched over the wall to the enemy.
Moral-The Scriptures should
be read for profit and instruction,
and don't rely on texts that are IT.
relevant to your subject. Baton
Rouge Advocate.
The editor of the Baton Rouge
Advocate insists on his neat little
game of substituting the account
of the revolt of Sheba and his raj
lying cry. every man to his tents,
o, Israel" for the slogan of the ten
tribes, which is heater and more
euphonious in its construction, viz:
"To your tents, O Israel" The
two rallying cries are related in
the identical language as we have
quoted it. Defeat attended the
first slogan, success the latter. We
merely pointed out the mistake our
confrere was laboriDg under, and
did not desire to do him any in
justice, for we specially requested
our readers to compare I'd Samuel,
Goth chapter, with LIST Kings 18th,
so that they might observe for
themselves the difference. The Adj
vocate's story was not disputed, but
his quotation is out of place. We
still assert that the Sheba party is
not credited within the lids of the
Bible with the language the Advo-
cate man uses, and that our refuta-
ton of his little squib, made in
the interest of the lottery, has
knocked the ''stufing" out of his
effort to discredit the ants cam
paign cry. This the Advocate man
naively admits. The true and the
tried are in the field for good, and
don't you forget it; and they will
be found camping on the trail of
every bad little lotteryite like Bro.
Sambola Jones from this time on.
We know you don't like scripture.
but you can expect to have it shot
at you all the same.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-05-30
mo. 20.


L.ls<.. <e~1f...
I.''' wv. o
l herewith send YOU unoer the instrac-
lions emoodheo IN same, copy o. resoiu-
tons passed at meeting Of Red Store
Farmers Alliance NO. to4s o. haploes
parish, ana ask your favorable nouce OF
them IN the next iesue OF your paper
Respectfully, >. A. CRAWFORD.
Resolved. That the members OF Red
Store union received with disappoint-
ment the news Of the decision OF the Su-
preme Court favoring the lottery iniqui-
tv; that we recognise the danger that
must follow in turning this monster mon
eyed monopoly loose, with its questiona-
bic way OF carrying Legislation and cleo
tons; that We fear the result Of incor-
Porating this question with the political
issues OF the times will result dlsastrously
to our success in the State; that at this
above all times, whoa unity is 90 much
to be desired, we look upon It - criminal
and suicidal in the extreme to jeOpardize
the success OF our cause, and subordinate
it and all other interests to this monster
gambling machine That we deny that
the people claimed the right to be heard
on this question, or desired it, but rather
that corrupt Legislature, backed by the
gold Of John A. Morris, demanded it in
the interest OF this gambling institution
against the wishes and interest Of tho
people.
Resolved, That We sustain and con-
gratulate Associate Justices Fenner and
Breaux on their able end exhaustive
briefs in the protection of the people and
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-05-30

The 'third party" was duly Matched
amid great deal Of bombast last week
at the Cincinnati convention, held May
Doth, 2lst and 22d. 1t was christened the
Peoples Party of the United States. T"
No authorized delegation was present to
represent Louisiana, and in fact no con-
siderable element in this State is inter-
ested or taking part in the movement.
An idea is current that the Farmers On
ion is taking stock in it. This is an error.
The mistake occurs on account of sort
dual counterpart or shadow" Of the
union, that hobs up in out OF the way
places every now and then.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-05-30

The lotteryites are not at all
satisfied with the conference and
caucus held in New Orleans by the
ants on the 18th. That is all right,
as it was not held with any view to-
ward pleasing them.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-05-30

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains.
corns, and all other skin eruptions, and
positively cures piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refuded. Price
25c per box. For sale by c. c. Nash.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-05-30
bestowed.

Robertson g. Jones, Jonesboro, Ark,
write: G. c. C. certain chill cure gives
universal satisfaction. Pleasant to
take. No cure, no pay. Sold 10y S.
N. Lacr0ix.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-05-30
yourna oeboto to goa zno ae gteau ssin sgrifu


The Louisiana editors had good time
at their three days meeting in Ruston this
week, but this scribe has had to have his
fun vicariously. and hope for better luck
next time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-05-30

snue little fortunes have been msdes.
WORK for us, BY Anna Psge, Ausfir.
Texas, and Jno. Bonn. Toledo, Obs
Isee cst. Othep arr doing ~ we'll. Wiz
rot ycuf Some earn Dyer sb0e- ~ q
nonth. You can do the WORK and i've
5af home, wherever you ase- kven be-
ginners are essily earning ften - 70
e10a day. All aGss- We show zoe bow
and start you Can wesk in spnss s1ns
or all the Tina. Mig money toF wos6-
ere. Fnll1re unknown emo16 -.
NEW and Wnn1srfil- Particulars f>Ss.
, Bee ooo Rwrtlond, Malne
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-05-30

Go to s. N. Lacrix for C. G. G. GER
tain cough cure, 1t curcs coug CHS, colds
and all throat and lang diseases.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-05-30
The MOUNT ZION
Male & Female College, Limited,
Six Miles North of
Montgomery, La.

Wout8o"otys 10
We are glad to inform our friends and
the public generally that We have secured
the services If PROF. g. @. HARRIS. A.
NJ. formerly Professor of Latin and Mathe-
unatics at Mt. Lebanon University and late
President of tie Agricultural College at
Calhoun, La as President of Mt Zion
Male and Female College
No expense will DO spared to elevate this
institution to place among the foremost
Colleges Of the state.
The school is non -sectarian, but is directly
under the watch care Of the Methodist
Protestant Church.
The location is peculiarly favorable to
the successful operation Of College Of
high grade and scholarly tone.
Holding the opinion that the true end
of education rs to elevate the morals, de-
velop the physique and train the mind of
tho pupil. thus qualifying him as a useful
and honorable ci,izeD, we have Topped off
all useless expenses, aud reduced tue cost
to minimum.
Good board IN private families. conven-
lent to the College, can be had for ouly
six to eight dollars per month.
TUITION.
Preparatory and Classical . . 2W
Collegiate and Normal !. :. SW
Music $50
Incidental Fee per session 10
Thus the total cost need not exceed ten
dollars per month.
The next session will commence October
z, 1890. We ask parents who have sons
and daughters to educate to give us a
trial Write for further information to
Prof c, /. Harris. President Of College, or
TO Rev. I II. Strickland, President Board
of Directors, both of Montgomery, La.
w. l.. FORD,
Secretary Board of Directors.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-05-30
mr.. Blaine in the italian Green-
Book.


The New York Herald of Friday,
the I'D instant, contains copies of
the official correspondence had be-
tween the State Departments of the
United States and Italy, on the sub
jsct of the New Orleans lynching.
The matter is said to be directly
from the official italian green-book
containing copies Of documents
submitted by the Marquis di Ru-
DIM to the Italian parliment
The account commences with q
brief cablegram from Consul Corte,
at New Orleans to Di Rudini an
nouncing the killing and dated ON
the day Of the lynching. Then
there is also letter from the Con-
sui and various dispatches and re-
ports Of interviews between Barren
Fava, the Italian Minister at WASH
ington, and Secretary Blaine.
There is but little new in the mat
ter, but some things quite interest
ing. An item worth noting is
report of an interview between Nj.
Blaine and Baron Fava on the 9th
of March. Mr.. Blaine is stated to
have spoken as follows:
1 do not recognise the right Of any gov
eminent to tell the United States what it
should do. We have never received or
ders from any foreign power and we will
not begin now.
Please inform Marquis di Rndini that
the Federal Government cannot give the
assurances which be requires and that il il
a matter Of total indifference 10 me what
persons in Italy may think Of our institu-
tions. / cannot change them, still less
violate them.
The fact is. Marquis di Rudini does not
give us sufficient time. You assure me that
four Italiansubjects have been massacred,
but have my doubts on that point,as am
informed that they were mixed up in some
schandalous electoral transactions. Still.
I don't contest their natioality. but while
ask for time you want an Official DECLARE
tion ON the spot. Well, / will not do any
thing Of the kind, and You may do a. YOU
please.
This is good vigorous American
doctrine. It is plain to bluntness.
In this matter it cannot he said
that Mr.. Blaine wanted to diguiss
his meaning. On the contrary. he
tried to make himself thoroughly
understood, and he succeeded. 1t
was not long after this that Baron
Fava was recalled fo Eurone and
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-05-30

Official advertisements 81 per square for
Grst insertion; each subsequent publica-
tion so cents per square.
Brief communications npon subjects of
public interest solicited, but no attention
will he paid to anonymous writer's.
Address: CHRONICLE. Colfax. La.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-03-03
Sennnia National Park.

In regard to the bill which has passed
Congress creating a National park, TO
be known as Sequoia Park, the San
Francisco Call remarks: THE land to
be inclosed in the park will cover 80, 900
acres. 1t embraces nearly the whole Of
the tract which is we'll known to the
people of Tulare as the region of the
Big Trees; is situated some forty five
miles northeast o. V:Salia, at an eleva-
ton OF from 6,GOl 20 1903 feet, and
spreads almost without "a break from
Kings river 20 Kahweah river. IN Mari
Posa, Calaveras and humboldt, the giant
sequoias occur in clumps in the midst
of forests of other growths. In Tulare
they are almost con tinuous; the traveller
can journey all day on horseback with
out ever losing sight Of them. They
are nearly, if not quite, the most gigan-
tic of the sequoias; trees have been seen
which measured 100 feet and over in
circumference at the base and over 800
feet in height"