Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-10-30
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horses it will take to work the mill on a
still day.
After the campaign is over and the
rainbow retrieverS and spelbinders get
home, and prices are cheaper on such
labor, l am going to try a joint debate
on this windmill, if everything else
should fail.
The we'll is still dark and cheerless
A large blacksnake tried to cross it two
weeks ago, but missed his footing and
fell to the bottom, a distance Of over 100
feet. When we got him out he was out
of his head at first, but finally recog-
nized me, smiled family and died.
The EUening TeLeqrdm has recently
requested brief expression OF opinion
from city, suburban and country resi-
dents regarding the relative merits OF
the three. l have tried them all, and
though of course l have not tried all
cities, all suburbs or all countries, l am
free to state that the suburb is in my
opinion the least desirable place OF resi-
dence. The city is an excellent place
for the residence of those who prefer to
reside there, but there are very few men
in my acquaintance who do not dream
and hope for quiet home in the coun-
try some day.
If one lives In the country he may
90 to the city for a visit and enjoy it
much more than If he lived there. II
he live In the country he may have a
dozen neighbors whose friendship he
values more than that OF whole city
full, for they are naturally more near
and more intimate. Five minute calls
are extended into friendly visits OF an
hour or two, during which thoughts
may occur and be given expression"
One may also have his old, good and
tried friend come to see him and stay q
fortnight.
People, however, are not alike, and so
while l may enjoy chasing the curculio
out Of my orchard OF an afternoon and
good book under the shade of a noun
famous mahogany or few plunks on
the lutte when the 0ulbul sings In the
black gum tree, others may cling to
the swift rushing elevated car plat
form, with congested traffic passing
toe and fro over their feet, enioring it
thoroughly.
There are people who need this sort
Of excitement, just as there are people
who crave exciting and immoral books,
sensational papers, views Of the mOrgue,
cheap dramas and rum, but to the
quiet and thoughtful man, who loves TO
commune with nature and be where he
feels free to remove a woodtick by roll
ing up the leg OF his trousers in the
presence OF the squirrels and robins
only, the roar and the rush of the city,
the strain OF nerve, brain, muscle and
soul weary and sadden him.
When l was in New York the other
day to pay my club dues aud get set Of
double harness and red plow for my
farm l went upstairs to the Twenty
thru street station OF the Sixth avenue
elevated, ana as l got half way I'D
heard an approaching train. You have
all been at that point on the stairs
where you thought by hurrying you
could make that train, and II you did
not you might miss a Washington train
at Jersey City.
| made a great effort, snatched a
dime, got my ticket and without my
change or my breath made a Jump at
the iron gate of the car as ii slowly
moved away. 1t was the old story.
tried to look like ons who did not care
especially for that train, though my
rapid, clover sented breath said other
wise. / looked up at the gateman to
watch his ghOulish triumph as usual
while the train moved on.
He slowly opened the gate and said:
Hello, Mr.. Nye! Hop on, but be care
full about it,"
Many will not believe this, but it is
true. He was q man of forty to forty
FIVE years Of age, with iron gray hair.
/ wish that had taken his number. /
thanked him heartily aud wired my
agent up town to add s., 600 10 the form
er price Of my Eighty-third street prop
erty.
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