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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07

THE Texas ranger is sui generis. He
was useful member of society
twenty years ago and life for him
was one long drawn out excitement.
Texas was then infested to consider
able extent by highwaymen and cattle
thieves and once clear of the railways
and telegraph lines their escape was
only a matter of keepink in front. 1t
was the duty of the Texas ranger to
capture and return these picturesque
bandits to civilization.
A now we'll known Chicago citizen
was for about two years-in 1878 and
1879 member of this mounted police
force and he recalls his experiences at
that time as the most pleasant his
eventful and busy career has known.
Going to Texas for his health, and de-
string outdoor occupation he enlisted
in the ranger force, was soon fitted out
in a cowboy suit, which with his pony,
Winchester rifle, and Colts revolver,
formed his equipment. when not en-
gagged in warfare" says this ranger,
1.-The principal occupation we had was
shooting, and we were not very careful
at what we shot, provided it was break
able. l will never forget our shooting
out the lights at the Red Lamp saloon
and dance hall at San Antonio. One Of
our number had not been treated with
Z the courtesy he thought due his station
in society on the evening before, and
we decided to visit the Red Lamp in
force and give them a benefit not down
on the bills. The evening passed pleas
antly, each ranger taking part in the
dancing and duly regaling his partner
and himself with liquid poison of differ
ent kinds. At a signal from the leader
Of the party all took stations previously
assigned to them and at another signal
each ranger drawing his trusty Colt
shot at a lamp. Amid the sound of
crashing glass the scraems of women,
the place was in total darkness in
moment.
Taking advantage of the darkness
each ranger quietly withdrew from the
place Indeed everybody who could
withdrew, but not in so quiet a manner
as our drilled force, for not window
was left with sash or pane of glass in
it-men and women having jumped
through them without caring where
they lit-their only idea being to get
out and get out quickly The proprie-
tor of the place knowing with whom he
had to deal, did not even make COM
plant and the Governor of the State,
who is the eX-officio commander in
chief of this unique force, probably
never heard of the sacking of the Red
Lamp, or if he did, made no official
sign. 1t would have made no differ
ence if he had, as the boys considered
the act of shooting out lamps as one
of their invested rights and as goodly
portion of the emoluments of a State
police officer
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07
GOODNESS CONQUERED.
Mr.. and Mrs. Billus had quarreled

Mr.. and Mrs. Billus had quarreled.
This thing has become uncomfortable,
Maria announced Mr.. Billus. If l
can't live in peace in my own family can
live somewhere else. I'm going to
Alaska!'
VIII you buy a return ticket. John?''
asked Mrs. Bilius. in Gear metallic voice.
II don't know that II makes any differ
ence to you whether I do or not
But ii does. If you buy a return ticket
and anything happens 20 you, the money
will be wasted. Don't do it, John Put
the money in a life insurance policy
Think what it might do for me and the
children
The upshot of the matter was that John
didn't go.-Chicago Tribune.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07
which rents for $25 for the week of six

which rents for SIS for the week of six
nights.
To a person who has never seen
American society, the Horse Show
boxes are a series of cages, in each Of
which a different set of social lions
is roaring One year it is the young
Duke of Marlborough and his English
cousin, Ivor Guest, and their titled
friends, who are there to be stared at.
Another year it is the Almeric Hugh
Paget set, with its many titled English
girls. Again it is a Prince, and this
year we are promised greater lion
yet, for the brother of Queen Appar-
ent is coming.
In one box you see the blue blood Of
Boston. In another you see Chicago S
wealth. In another you see San Fran
cisco's magnates, and, across the box
top, their hands are shaking the deli
cately gloved fingers of the New York
woman who tries to make herself be-
lieve that the show is all her own.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07

Portland, November 4-The use Of
homing pigeons az a means CT COM
munieation between one part OF the
world and another has become 50 well
established that it no longer regarded
as crude thing.
The practical use to which pigeons
are now being placed is Town in the
direct communication which IS estab-
lished By them between Alaska and
Oregon Robert Uhlman, the celebrated
pigeon-owner, Of Portland, received a
few days ago pigeon which he sent
To ChiIcoot Pass a few weeks before.
The Journey from Portland 10 Chilcoot
takes month, but the pigeon made the
return trip in five days Ii bore on its
wings a communication between the
sender in Chilcoot and its owner in
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07
SHE DIDN'T SEE 1T, AFTER ALL.

I'D like to see man kiss mel" she
said, with considerable spirit.
Well" he replied, thoughtfully. cas-
a spectacle I think you would find it
disappointing. The value of a kiss
does not lie in the looks of it, you
know. However, if you feel that way
about it, | would suggest that you
stand over here and look in the mirror.
There! That's just it,"
= "You horrid thing" she exclaimed
just about half minute later.
Afterward she confessed to her dear
est friend that she was so preoccupied
that even then she did not see any one
kiss her, but she was pretty well con-
WINGED in her own mind that some one
did.-Chicago Post.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07

CAM BILLINGS was one of the most
famous characters in Texas in the
70's-as brave as lion, a dead
shot and a man of the most charming
manners, as soft spoken gentleman as
you would care to meet, and one who
never missed chance to do somebody a
good turn or to take revenge on an en-
envy. He had killed about fourteen
men before he met his fate in Bill jack
sons Eagle Pass varieties, and, as he OBJ
served many times to his friend, never
without just cause and propagation.
When | was in Texas way back IN
1878 or 1879 l had the honor of most
intimate personal acquaintance with
Sam Billings and my first meeting was
marked by happening as exciting as
it was characteristic, says a Chicago
citizen. Il had letter of introduction
to Mr.. Billings and visited him at his
saloon and gambling house to deliver it.
Mr.. Billings treated me most courteous
Iy and l was soon in possession Of the
information l desired. While drinking
at the bar on Mr.. Billings invitation
we were interrupted by acquaintance OF
Sam, who said: Sam, there's four cow
boys coming who say they are going to
own the town and that they are look
ing for some dude who wears a plug
hat, as they want to shoot it full of
holes Sam did not say word, but.
going behind the bar, took from peg
a silk hat and, putting it on his head.
walked quickly out on the sidewalk.
where he stood with his hands in his
pockets, nonchalantly smoking a cigar.
Presently, whooping and yelling.
no cfr
and tough looking specimens of the
American cow punchers as | have ever
seen. When they got within about
twenty feet of where Billings stood they
began making remarks about the head
gear worn by him. To all of this bad
image Sam paid no attention, being ap-
parently absorbed in his cigar. Pres
emily they drew their guns and three
shots were fired, the hat worn by Bill
lings being shot to pieces. Quick as a
flash Sam Billings drew his pistol and
bang, bang, bang, three cowboys rolled
in the dust dead, each being shot
through the head. The fourth ran and
Sam did not attempt to follow. Without
even look at the PROSTATE forms Bill
lings turned on his heel and quietly
walked into his saloon. Getting his hat,
he calmly walked up the street, the
most unconcerned of all the crowd
that had assembled. | have witnessed
many exhibitions of GOODNESS and nerve
since that time but none that impressed
me as did this scene. A coronors in
quest was held and Sam Billings was, of
course, eXonorated from all blame, as
it was clearly case of self defense, as
Sam, being the city marshal, was simply
preserving the peace.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07
HOW THE BALL GETS INSIDE THE
SLEIGH BELL.

The question has often been asked,
and as often answered: How does the
ball get inside the sleigh bell? The
question is here again answered:
OF course the ball itself is first cast.
It is then placed inside the ball of sand
that is to form the core of the mold in
which the sleigh bell is to be cast. The
mold is of the form and size Of the out
side of the sleigh bell. The core al
most fills the interior of the mold, but
not quite: there is left all around, be-
tween il and the mold little space.
Into this space the molten metal is
poured, and when it hardens it is
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07

Oregon. when asked about this feat
By the editor Of this paper, Mr. UhI
man responded this.
ION the 31st day of July party o..
gold-seekers started from Portland to
Alaska, among them a friend OF ourz
By the name Of Cain, who took two
pigeons. One OF them was let loose on
the 18th Of August. and arrived at Our
loft on the morning OF September LIST.
THE distance is estimated at 100
miles from ChiIcoot Pass TO Portland,
ffhe distance fiownl. We had no Idea
that the bird would fly SO far.
we do not have any LOSES In flying
them such short distances as twenty or
thirty miles. II all is fell by the first
OF Nay. 1898. we send some moro
bi<hs to Dyea. Alaa and we hope 70
b he great ar results"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07
EN YORK 5 HORSE SHOW.
The Thirteenth Annual Event Opens
Next Week.
Social Event of the Year-BoXes
Sell for $500 Each and Only
Stockholders Can Buy Them.
Social Lions Who VIII Roar.

New York, November 5.-The thir-
teenth exhibition OF the New York
Horse Show Association opens in
Madison Square Garden Monday, No
vember Is.
In the thirteen years of its history
this annual Horse Show has held it's
peculiar supremacy in social circles by
dint of the hard work of its managers
and the diplomacy of it's directors.
1t is SO well known in London that
English society counts upon it, and
every year sends representatives. 1t is
d feature in Canada, ana people journey
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07

A new soprano was having a trial in a
church, where she proved wholly made
quate TO please the congregation. She
sung as a solo that great appeal, "Oh,
had 1 the wings OF a dove" When she
made an unusual and unsatisfactory eff
fort in II would fly away and be at rest, "
and old deacon rose in his pew.
II wouldn't wait for wings lassie," he
said, Il would fly RIGHT now and it may
be inferred that her services were not en-
gaged.-Chicago Post.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07
GRAPE SEEDS AND APPENDICITIS.

GRAPE SEEDS AND APPENDICITIS.
There has arisen in many localities such
an absurd idea that the seeds of grapes
will produce appendicitis that the sale
of grapes has been greatly restricted. As
an article of food no fruit is equal to
grapes, and they have a food value sec
ond to none among the dried fruits. The
percentage of sugar is so great that as
an article of diet they should find a place
on every table. One is not obliged to SWal-
low the seeds unless he so desires. SteWed
with prunes or figs, raisins impart del
icate flavor which is greatly admired by
those who have tried it. There are many
ways to prepare raisins, which if gener-
ally known, would greatly increase the
demand for them. Containing as they do,
upwards of 80 per cent. of sugar, we have,
bulk for bulk, greater concentration of
nutrition in raisins than in any other
food They are so cheap that every fam
lily can use them almost as freely as
bread.-Public Health Journal.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07
AMERICANS Sf hh1sH1

AS a people, Americans us5 bel
English than is used in any other Eng
Iish Speaking community in the world.
In England it is well known that the
inhabitants of one county often can
not understand the speech of their
neighbors across the line. a univers.
ity bred Londoner is as much at sea
amid the patois of the Yorkshireman OF
his brother from Essex as would be
an Italian.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07

hollow globe of metal, with the mold
outside and the core inside.
When the sleigh bell is taken from
the mold the sand OF which the core
is composed, having been dried out by
the heat of the molten metal, can
easily be shaken out OF the bell
through its narrow mouth; butnRe ball
which has been placed inS
fore the bell was cast, is biegsT
the mouth of the bell that now sur
rounds it. and so 1t has to stay ill.,
New York Sun.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07
THE RLOOMER QUESTION.

"Our society" said the young woman
who belongs. has decided that bloom
ers shall be barred
How vulgar said the girl who does
not belong. "They ought never to be in
other than solid color. Indianapolis
Journal.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07

a Sale at Last.-The shIpwrecke6 artist
afioat on a raft in midocean. opened the
grip to which he had clung when the YES
Sci went down and proceeded TO rig up an
apparatus to catch the wind. -
There he exclaimed, as he cor n
Mated his task. ..it can no longer hid
that J never made sail OF my ca -
RruokIy- Lie.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07
UP TO DATE.

"IIave you any modern engines of war?'
asked the visitor.
Yes" replied the Spaish general; I'VE
quit running our printing presses by hand
long ago.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07

On the Trail.-Reporter-Are you making
any Roadway in this murder case?
Big Chief of Police-Certainly, young
man; of course. / am prepared to say
now right here. that this is one of the
deepest mysteries I've ever been called
upon to handle.-Philadeiph North
American
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07

A Useful Art.-"Of course" said one old
farmer to the other, your boy IL learnin
Latin and Greek at college, but Is he get
tin anything practical2
tells me he is taking lessons in fencln' -
Detroit Free Press.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07

DIsPROPORTDONATE PHOTOGRAPHY
Ethel-So your engagement to Will has
been broken?
Edith--Yes.
Ethel-Whose fault was it?
Edith-Mine. You see. I took a picture
of papa, just to show Will that he was
not such a ferocious creature as he mag
med and poor papa got his efet too near
the camera.-Yonkers Statesman.
THE LAST PROOF OF LOVE.
How woman must love a man who
thinks so much of her that he shoots her
to prevent some other man from getting
her.-AtchiSon Globe.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-16
DELINQUENT SALE.

Monarch Consolidated Gold and Silver
Mining Company Location of principal
place Of business Carson CRY, Nevada.
Location of Works, Silver Lake Mining
District, Douglas County Nevada.
Notice: there are delinquent upon the
following described Stock on account OF
assessment no y levied on the 18th day
OF October, 1896, the several amounts set
opposite the respective shareholders A.
follows.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-16
Forty TioHSand Shares % the
Ss0ck of the Zirn and Sci2ul9y
Consolidated Whining Company.

But Notice is hereby further given that
said Administrator will sell at Private
sale at the office of Wells, Fargo X Co.'S
Express in said Genoa, Douglas County.
Nevada, any of or all of said above men
toned and described personal property, on
the same terms as above mentioned, up TO
the said dav aud hour of said auction sale,
commencing on Tuesday. JANUARY
18th. 1897 and continuing every day of
said period of time, Sundays excepted,
from 10 O'clock in the forenoon till I
O'clock in the afternoon, and up to said
auction sale, as aforesaid.
Done and dated this Sth day of Janu-
airy, A. d. 1897.
6. W. SELBY.
Administrators of the Estate Of Wende-
lin Zirn, Deceased.
the above sale is hereby postponed
until Friday, April I'd 1897 at the same
hOu and place.
G.. w. Silly,
Administrator of the estate of Wendelin
Zirn. deceased.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-16
Estray Notice.

Game to the Holster ranch three
months ago, one black gliding Owner
paving for this advertisement and settling
pasturage bills. SAM DAVIS.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-16
FOR SALE

A good house in a suitable locality.
very cheap for cash, Apply at this
office. If
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-16

order of the Board of Trustees made on
the t2th dav of October 1906, which said
order was thereafter amended as to date of
Sale on FEBRUARY 9th, 1857. 50 many shares
IF each parcel of such stock as may be
necessary will be sold at public Auction at
the office of the Company in Carson City,
Nevada on Monday March s., 1897, at .
O'clock p. NJ, of said day to pay said deIin-
guent assessment thereon together with the
Costs of advertising and expenses Of sale
James r. Judge
Secretary.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-16
To Rent.

Two elegantly furnished rooms
suitable for gentleman attending the
LEGISLATURE. Inquire at this Office
If
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-16
To Cure a Gold in enc Dal

Take Laxative Br0mo Quininc Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 3 c. il
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-16
Beans and Brown Bread.

By request Of many patrons the
Boaton Bakery will begin the delivery
Of Baked Beaus and Brown Bread
every Sunday morning. leave orders
Friday.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-16

Notice is hereby given, that in pur>u-
ance II order Of The Di~tric' Court of
the First Judicial District OF the State Of
Nevada in and for the County of Doug
las, made on the 10Th day of December,
IS90, in the Matter Of the Estate Of
WENDELIN ZIRN, deceased, the un-
d~er~igned, the Administrator of the
Estate Of the said deceased, will sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder for
clsh- EniL.i States gold coin. on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-29

by the Grand Lodge of Masous OF New
Hampshire. This dedication took place
on Labor Day September 9th. and there
was q grand parade OF the Masons.
Captain Lindsay occupied Cd seat IN q
carriage BOO the demonstration with TIE
Mayor Of the city and with the orator
OF the dav. Mr. McAllister The old sol
der received every honor NJ the hands
OF the good people Of Manchester among
those who contributed 10 make his stay
Pheasant being Mr.. Gordon Woodberry
editor and owner OF the Manchester
Union. one Of New Hampshire's leading
daily newspapers.
In conversation with a Times reporter
Yesterday afternoon. Captain Lindsay
declared that prosperity had arrived I'm
New Hampshire. and that the air fairly
vibrated with the hum Of machinery.
II was at the Amoskeae factory IN
Manchester" said Captain Lindsay,
(which fs probably the largest cotton fac
tory I'm the world. when the operatives
came out az the lunch hour. There SEEM
cd TO be thousands or them. each one
wearing "a happy. contented look There
are about 5000 people In the city or Man
chester. and not one OF them seemed 10 be
idle All Is hustle and push.
Captain Lindsay said that the same con-
ditions prevailed IN an parts If the state
that he visited. and that the farmers
were sharing I'm the general revival.
The CAPTAIN is greatly improved by his
trim North. and has entered with renew
ed vigor upon his duties az thc Industrial
Home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-29
PERSONAL AN GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About chmond's GU"
rensand other Matters.

Tho funeral Of Mrs. G.. A. Robinson
whose death was announced in me Ilihes
took place yesterday AFTERNOON at .
O'Clock from Holy Trinity church
Cen Fitzhugh Lee will b. i'm Richmond
this week. He expects 10 reach the CITY
either Friday or Saturday. and II is MS
intention TO remain here for several days
CITY Clerk Ben. r. August. who has
been absent from his Office since Friday
an account of illness. expects 90 be apie
to resume work to-day or tomorrow.
Can't Geo. A. Haynes and Mr.. r. >.
Boshor have returned TO this city. Mrs.
and Miss Bosher upon their arrival I'm
New York from Europe went directly 10
Hot Springs Va.
The commandants of the companies Of
the Fist Regiment were hard AT work
Monday night upon their quarterly re-
ports which have 90 Doe SUBMIT ed BEFORE
the "a day of next month.
Miss Jessie Brown and Mr.. Robert McC.
darlington am old Richmond boy. but now
Of the firm of lI0ldt & Burlington. or At
lanta. Ga, will Doe married very quietly
November 4th, at the residence Of her
sister. Mrs Il. A. Saunders, Jr, at 9l3
Park avenue.
DIT. j. William Jones and wife have
been spending the summer with their sons
I'm Kentucky. Dir. Jones is just starting
on "a trip to Texas via St. Louis. but eX-
poets TO return to- Virginia about the 18th
of October and make his home either at
the University or i'm Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-29
mr. RtPUBLIC4N FIGHE
Warm Times between the Lamb and the
Agnew Factions.

Agnew Factions.
CHRISTIANSBTRG Va. September rs.
-Special-The Agnew- Bowden men are
on top To-day being court-day. and the
day for tine Republicans of the Lamb
persuasion 90 elect delegates 10 Lynch
burg. % large gathering of Republicans OF
AN IA tiOrs was on hand. George w.
Wilson read the call and called the meet
ing 10 order and Jack Price was called
upon 10 preside temporarily and Samuel
W Price was elected as secretary. inc
temporary organization was never made
permanent
4 Committee WAS appointed on Resolu-
tions and Delegates. and when the COM
mittoe reported with resolutions dcnouhc-
ing Acucw- faction the Agnew- BoWden
mon took the floor.
NJ q. Helton Allen Hairless. and &. A..
Hcermaus cOmbattcd the report on feSo-
tious and delegates. The question was
submitted and the Chair decided that the
question was carried and tho Agnew men
called for "a division. which the 'halr
never gave. but /ack Price. the tempo
rarv chairman left the room ana called
ON Allen Hairless to take the chair. Whlch
he refused and then Dr. r. II. Elicit was
called to the chair.
Mr. Ppltou to discuss the question OF the
expedieucy OF sending delegates 10
when Chairman Price called DR. I'll
lett to preside Mr.. Heermans moved 20
reconsider the sending of delegates To-
TvnchburC which was carried hy % large
majority
Can,am r. r.. Gin. the nominee for the
LEGISLATURE. was endorsed by "a majority
of : To / in favor of mis- candidacy
Tn all the meeting was "a lively one ana
hirhIv ouioved by the Democrats.
Tho Lamb men had good speakers
whilst parliameutarians like NJ. e. fel-
ton Dr. Elicit John a.. Hairless. Allen
Hairless q. a. Heermans and others were
good floor MANAGERS.
The Lamb mon, however. claim that
thev elected sixteen delegates 10 i}nch-
burg and that they will go.
sl,.,rsI iDadiny Rouublicaus declare
trst thev will vote for General Wharton.