Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-03-03
DUPED BY A GIRL.

Texas might truly be called the
"rogues' paradise 10 1850.
"Horse.dealers" 20 give them their
0Wu chosen titis-gsm0lers aud coun-
,erieIterS, 20 say nothing Of villains Of
sul tlacker grades, wers predominant,
srd as a general thing ruled matters
with high hand.
Situated near tha bank Of Ons of the
continents of the River Braz1S were
several farms whose owners had chosen
20 settle together, the better TO defend
themselves aud property.
Their most dreaded enemy, and
scourge Of the country for miles around
was a daring desperate known as Jack
Wingrow.
Jack and his companions built
large, heavy log house, almost against
a high bank of clay and sandstone, a
few miles distant from the first settlers
But, when the house appeared com
p.etei, work SUI went on, night and
day, The men working by relays.
Aud then, 40 the end Of several
months, the strangers threw off the
mask, and appeared 10 their true colors.
They helped themselves to such
stock as they most fanced, and when
one settler, James Agden, resisted,
pistol shot shattered mis- right arm, and
left him a cripple for lie.
The outlaw band grew stronger and
more bold as they encountered out little
resistance.
But WinRrow, king as he was among
his men, had 70 succumb al last and
what armed force could not do the
bright syes and pretty face OF a maiden
accomplished.
Mabel Craythorne was the only child
OF the richest stock grower OF the set
Element. Her father had suffered se'
vsrely by the marauding outlaws, and
was still suffering from bad wound BE-
iors no gave up u despair.
Bur one day NiuRrOw caught sight OF
Mabel. aud be did not escape without
injury.
Knowing that his life was safe, while
his men remained 20 avenge him, be
boldly called az the house OF old Cyrus
Craytborne and made proposal.
he offered 90 cease troubling the set
dement,, and % protect them from other
outlaws. provided Mabel should be-
come his wife.
The Indignant reply OF the old man
did not abash him In the least, and he
took his departure, saying he would ex-
meet their answer 10 one months time.
George Maybe was only a poor herds
man of her fathers, but he was true
hearted snd brave. They learned 10
love each stber, but as yet ~ was
secret from the father.
George mustered up courage al the
outlaws threat, aud asked the hand OF
his employers daughter.
As soon as his astoniShment would
hermit, Mr.. Ciaythorne babe him De
gone, adding that 70 be would break up
the band of desperGdoes he might then
renew his proposal
The young folks managed 10 meet,
and our OF their despair grew settled
p.au.
Asa first move, Mabel one dsY mount
al her horse and rode down the creek.
When once beyond sight OF the house,
her animals head was turned toward
tbe hin, where stood the outlaw strong
hold.
Approaching it, she rode more slowly,
and nsrved herself for tha trial.
Good moruin, MISS the outlaw
bowed; "how'S the iamily?
"Qu.ts well, ;hank you, Mr. Wingrow.
I beueve?'
..Yas: so YOU know me2"
eel saw Won az our house not long
since. Bat I'm very thirsty. Can you
tsu me where can GET some water?"
"Thar's some fresh IN the shanty. TN
git it Eff
oOhl Mr.. Wingrow, please let me 60,
roo, I've got such curiosity TO see
Wbatftis You keep 50 secret ia there.
Bssides. Tn onlvs girl l could not do
Won any harm u | would.
81 don't know. The men mightn't
,.Yop are master. Surel < you do not
.s-s vbat they say2" II don't believe