Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-07-31

have done credit to the general OF an
army, she plunged the spur into her
pony and dashed into the very jaws OF
danger. 1t was q race between her and
the herd. The cattle were coming st
breakneck speed and with blind fury
that nothing could avert. 1t was SIM
ply question OF which should reacn
the bewildered ranchman first.
AS she came nearer she leaned over
from the saddle and motioned TO him to
catch the horn of the saddle as she came
by. He was 1.-the and active, and with
out more than slowing up slightly she
reached over and throwing an arm
around his shoulders half lifted him up
behind her just as the herd came up.
The wiry little pony made tracks for
the open plain and in moment they
were safe. The fact that the fair res
cuer tainted away Immediately on get
ting out of danger did not decrease her
charges respect for her, as history re-
cords that he married her few months
after.
A woman Of the plains who has proved
herself good manager Of the things OF
field and farm Is Mrs. Emma Perry, OF
Morena, on the western border OF the
State OF Kansas. Her husband died In
1873, leaving her seventy-five head OF
cattle and quarter section OF land.
Her cornfelds early began to wither I'M
der the hot winds that make western
Kansas so much of an American desert
in dry seasons, and but for her knowl-
edge OF botany she would have lost her
ALL Instead of despairing, she put In
her land to sorghum and rice corn, thus
raising an abundance OF feed for her
stock.
When winter came, instead OF allow
ing her stock TO wander over the prairie
and become worn out with the severity
Of the billiards, she put on heavy
overcoat and "slcker" and mems rub
Der boots, and mounting her pony rode
day and night until she had brought
home ali the cattle. The nelghoors
were surprised az her energy, but II
paid, and In a country where so many
have failed she has amassed little Tor
tune. She has two sections OF lana,
several hundred cattle and couple
score OF horses and ponies. Horses are
her especial pleasure and she is an In
trepid rider.
Last Fourth OF July, as in nearly oil
races that take placein her vicinity, her
ponies were In the races at the county
seat, and she herself rode in the prin-
cipal contest. When the stakes were
awarded TO her, competitor, angry at
being beaten by a woman. accused her
OF unfairness. Mrs. Perry was angry,
and dashing up on her pony in front
of the Judges stand dared him to an
other contest. When he refused she
threw the money on the ground at the
iugdes' feet and rode away. Nor could
she be induced to touch any OF IL. Her
friends say she is as brave in physical
danger as she is quick in business IRE
and has on several occasions stanchIy
defended herself when alone.
The settlement of Oklahoma, with
the consequent rush of people OF all
ages. conditions and abilities In one
motely horde across the virgin plains,
nut women 10 an extent on an equal
with the sterner sex. In hundreds
of instances 1t was the wife and mother |
who guided the prairie schooners WINE |
the father road ahead and found the 10
cation for the future home. Many |
women made their own entries. one
woman rode from the edge OF territory
TO Guthrie on that famous April 20,
1890 selecting a spot near the gov
eminent Office and holding II
against all corners. None could |
dislodge her and she staid by the
spot night and day. Then they
told her it was in the middle OF the
street, but she would not move and de-
manded survey.
When measurements were made the
land was found TO be all right, and the
lot is now covered with a three-story
bullding-oue Of the best in the city
She has leased the lot for ten years for
a sum which will keep her comfortable
for that time. When the additional lands
were opened this spring two young
girls-stenogrs phers-barely OF age
were among the most intrepid riders
and strugglers for town lots. They had |
a folding tent, and when they reached |
the center Of the new town TO be they |
had IL erected in few minutes and had |
a sign out Offering TO take In sewing.
By this means they were able to prove |
immediate residence and secured titles |
without difficulty.