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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04
THE EARTHQUAKE COAT.

From The Philadelphia Inquirer
The recent earthquake shock in En-
gland has brought about the invention
of the most unique thing in wearing
apparel-the earthquake coat Once
enveloped in this extraordinary gar
ment, man may laugh at earthquakes,
and snap his fingers at volcanic erup-
tions.
The coat reaches from the head to
the feet, and it made of the heaviest
cloth procurable. 1t is really two
coats, one over the other. The space
between them is heavily padded, and
hood, with four inchs of padding in the
crown, goes with it. Instead Of but
tons, there are clasps on the coat, so
that it can be fastened in few seconds.
On each side are ten pockets of various
shapes and sizes, for the carrying Of
provisions. Each pocket is arranged
for certain articles Of food, and togeth-
er they will hold enough provisions for
several days.
The coat is designed for use as a last
resort only. The padding is Of sufti-
cient thickness to give protection from
falling objects while the wearer is ma
king his escape.
TIE garment need not be specially
kept for earthquakes. as it would be
equally useful for boiler explosions, or
crossing crowded thoroughfares.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04

saw 10 be from Doctor Franklin My
hand tremUled aS / read; for this more
than bore out Ge Nitry's assertion
about his power
Yes. I trembled at the power of the
plot [ saw I must make a swift de
cision. The chance beckoned. l, at
least. would take a great risk and see
what might follow. and it was this de-
cisiOn L carried down TO de Nitry
mus. have appeared very pale, Ike
man who he'd been on a debauch that
has racked him both morally and physi-
sally. for de Vi,ry looked at me
strangely
You have decided he asked from
his seat in the chariot.
Yes. I am committed"
"TO us?"
"To you."
Come in. he said, rather eagerly for
s.. self-held q man. When l had my
seat. we went on rehearsiug the advan.
tages. 10 all 1 bowed my head as IL
/ we're a puppet; his eyes fixed on ne
as if he would read my every thought;
as if he would make sure l was not
deceiving him: and l indeed was. bUo
rarflv. I said to myself again with Z
certain eage~ness for self-jusJiScatlon
that I should be doing well 20 appear
TO enter into this plot with the secret
intention of doing what | could 10
tiwart it. If had had another cnance
I'M The world. [ doubtless should have
aken it: and so, my reasoning was
more or less sophistical AS to my
moral right to- betray him, my master,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04

French. Il told you then, l believed IN
YOU. Was l not right?'
Perhaps" | said, hesitating. could
not face her honest eyes. Il am mere
TO win back that 1 have lost" | declared
az last with some passion, for the sight
of her maddened me and made me
think of my position.
81 am now to General Arnold's," l
added.
Il am Mrs Arnold's cousin she said.
We rode together, she now and then
looking at me, and, | thought, blush
ing. and l saying nothing further
A young lady met my companion
Mrs. Arnold, as l was TO know.
Shortly the orderly returned with:
General Arnold will see you, sir.
left my acquaintance Of Versailles
and entered. l was not surprised TO
see Won Wadon, who gave me a quick
look full of meaning.
"Ah. it's about Colonel Robinson, -
said Benedict Arnold. Tell the Gen
eral I'll attend TO that. No, I'll go back
with you. and explain myself. Where
may | find His EXcellency?'
AT Verplanch Point, started for
Hartford"
All. yes, Sunderland. order my
horse" he said to the orderly. and then
he turned rather impatiently TO Won
Wadom.
Il would wish you would not bother
me longer. Baron. l am we'll aware Of
the situation.
Yes. General Arnold"
And that it sufficient"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04

.,, only say that the attempt was
',.,o,tielly dishOuOrable he htsi'"SGu
,,o means at ali 20 accomplish nlo
.,d Vou have here the Whole Oh M M
situation. which may explain ''''~
-,be meantime de Vitry directed ms
..,acbpqr 10 take us some distance
S,,1in~bv stopDing in one OF the narrow
,,-7 Moor the PSlais-Royal Whele
[S, rjgb projecting roofs left above Out
-;,sls blue tine and forbade the sun
80 IN an eager. pushing crowd Az
1.--l I,o stoned before q house OF rather
,.,,.,- Drerepsion. On his summons
~ door was opened. the chain loosSu,
,,bi,a a cracked voice demanded our
errand.
..rbe BARON Won WadOm.
"Vbom shall l announcer
He expects me.
ooh IFS all we'll" cried strong
voice. and the door was thrown Opel,'
revealing tall and very stout man,
y.bo might have served for STUDY Oh
FaIs+aff in the play. He was dressed III
tba extreme of fashion. and his hands
,,.srs covered with rings. What I'M
messed one was the admirable good ma
,,,rs evpressed in the red, leering tace,
W only for moment did you holu
~ ir,Dression. Wonderfully acute
ray ewes of q man of affairs looked OUT
from inflamed lids. He motioned us
INTO a room where another rose TO meet
US.
Monsieur Ralph Berner, :" said de
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04

siaur de Ia Renne?" Miss Moncrieff asked.
Much" 1 said, half lying nan tru'A-
fully.
Il knew you would. What Is the mat
ter?" she added. looking away from me-
Following her glance, l saw Geheral AT
mold in the door. He appeared man
stricken with illness. My own heart beat
violently. for 1 knew his secret
How indeed was concerned? moved
uneasily. my senses at once alert ana ue-
CRYING NV weakness in not before having
told / trembled, 1 think, almost as much
as the apparition at the door.
He beckoned to Mrs. Arnold, as II ne
were powerless to speak. She became
deathly pale, but said calmly:
THE General wishes to speak to me.
Please excuse us for moment
As she went out silence fell over the
table.
what is it?" Louise Moncrieff asked.
"Oh. at a military post the unexpected
always is happening" Colonel Hamilton
said.
Long moments passed. while we strug-
gled with the conversation. But at last
General Arnold entered hastily. His face
was flushed, his eyes sparkling strangely
and. vet. he was self-controlled.
This breakfast seems fated to be inter-
rupted." he said. pulling on glove. AND
now am called to West Point to make ar
roneements for His Excellency's reception.
II seems that Colonel Won Wadom. OF
somebody. has Numbered there. MISS
Moncrieff. Mrs. Arnold has been takei.
suddenly i'll. VIII you please to see her!
ZIP" said Louise Moncrien.
eve are sorry, indeed Hamilton be-
ran "Can we do nothIngY
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04

IF you will explain TO His Excellency
that he will find me at West Point. I know
Of nothing more"
A moment after We heard his horses
hoofs.
That's strange" Hamilton was saying.
What in the world can call him to West
Point? There is His Excelency now"
He went outside to report to the Chief
that General Arnold had preceded him.
4 will join him there" the General
said.
While they were at breakfast, I stood
outside walking uneasily up and down
Presently Miss Moncrlen came from the
house.
Something terrible has happened. She
keeps moaning. Do you know what's the
natter she asked suddenly, looking at
me.
All, could not lie with her eyes on me-
Il thinh 1 know" said, bending my
head.
Traitor" she said.
The General and the others came out.
The orderlies were walking the heated
horses.
How IS Mrs. Arnold?" Washington
asked of Miss Moncreff.
1T seems to be a nervous headache"
Il hope you will extend our regrets" the
General said. courteousiy: we shall stop
on our return TO West Point. You will
wait me here. Captain de la Renne"
As they rode away, I turned to Louise
Moncrief.
'Mademoiselle, why did you not tell him
what I said?"
After all, they were right about you at
Versailles" she said, scornfully, starting
to enter the house.
At the threshold she faced me again.
you must tell him yourself" she said
coldiy, as if she were giving a command;
and she was gone into the house.
TO be ContinUed)
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04
(ctpyFisht 1897 by Clinton Ross)
SYNOPSIS

SYNOPSIS.
The Sieur de Ia Be1no &c o. ,.o,Do
French no0lcmn who has b~oughf
poverty and disgrace unc1 himself
tHIOusn CiSslpaton and ex-ravasance.
rae mas oeeh dismissed from the Regi-
meat GateuoiS. IN which me held n can
fancy. The regiment is about TO depart
Tor America on the Chevalier de Ter
nay Meet, and de Ia Renne is anxious
10 90 with them, bur duellipg episode
mas brought upon him the anger of the
queen and results in his public d!smis-
s1l Irom court. This destroys his last
nope OF restoration I'm the regiment. In
Olsconsoiale mood he throws himself
upon the ground in the Park of Yer
SalleS anu falls asleep. he Is awak-
ened by the sound of a woman's voice
ana rOuseS himself 10 see approaching
a beautiful girl OF eighteen. She is
Louise Mcncrien, daughter of one of
the American commissioners who have
gone TO France 20 obtain aid for the
patriot cause Louise has witnessed
de la Renne's Punishment from court,
and out OF pity speaks words of hope
Tor the future. l!- is Cheered by her
klldneSs, but the future locks black 20
him. He rs iu dau- TO all friends and
even 20 some Who are not his friends
ana who hold him in their power
through his obligations. Sucn a one is
the Count Oe Ni-ry. aud de Ia Renue is
much surprised TO receive an invitation
from the Count 90 dine The latter UNI
folds q remarkable plot and asks de Ia
Relnes cooperation. IL is this. IJ
seems that Benedict Arnold first APP
preached the French minister at Phila-
OelphiS with his plans O. JrCachery.
They seTe rejected by the Count Ge
NergeL-eS, and then Arnold went 20
the British. The traitors plans, how
ever, became known TO q set of uu-
scrUpulOCS raSc8ls il Paris, (0mOng
whom is the Count &c Nitry) and they
threatened Arnold with exposure 10 the
Americans unless he divided with them
the money he was TO- ger from the
British Arnold is compelled to con-
sent. The French r3scals wish 10 90
still further. Ihey plot 20 abcuct Gen
eral washington and 10 deliver him 10
the British Tor q large sum. They wish
10 send some one 90 America TO ala M
their scheme, and this Is what de Nltry
wants de Ia RCnne 90 do. De NItry
asks the Marquis de u Fayette, who is
entirely ignorant OF the plot 10 request
Benjamin Franklin o. recommend DE
u Renue TO Congress as q capable oth-
Ger. The accommodation is obtained
without arousing the suspicious OK
those who gave IT, De Ia Reune would
reject the proposition bus he is TOO
completely i'm de Fitry's power 10 re-
sist The latter promises him remission
o hal. his debts and two year time
he rest.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04
brain WAVTS

The latest discovery, or I.'
theory, in science-that OF '.
was described In the pres
dress was delivered 10 The ].
ciety OF Psychical research
or William CrookeR BE il.
fore launching his Theory
elaborate calculation a. tn .
tions which produce SOM.
Then he applied a simi.a
subject Of thought trau.o
suggested tina it was quite "
by one person upon another w
he is in close sympathy sn"
n telepathic chain along w.
waves should go straight No.
without loss Of energy due fl"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04
WHY THE DOCTOR COULDN'T GO
From Tid-Bits.

IN.
From Tid-Bits.
A lady had been i'll and under medi
cal treatment for long time. AS she
grew no better all the while, she ba-
came distrustful of her physicians skill
and did not wish to see him, and yet
she was not bold enough to tell him so.
She communicated her state of mind to
her maid.
Lave him to me, mum, Fave him to
me-" said the girl
BY and by the doctor came to the
door, and Bridget opened it about an
inch.
Sorry, sir" said she, "but We can't
come in the day, docthor!'
Cant come in? How's that?'
THE mistress do be too i'll for to see
We the day. sir!"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04

He-And when we ar married, dar-
ling. You shall have nothing to do We
won't keep house; Wen board.
She-Oh that will be awfully nice
Stop. 1t cannot be. just hate prunes.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS.
Life Savers Good Work on a
Stranded Schooner.
MARKS NEW BUSINESS BUILDINGS
Kansas Chemist Investigates In
vcntor Eldridge's Calcium
Carbide Discoveries.

Galveston, Texas, September S.-Mr. Ell
Ketchum returned this morning from the
beach, opposite Nottingham, where he went
to get some cotton from the stranded
schooner Nettie. The cotton, consisting
of seven bales for John d. Rogers & Co.,
eight bales for Ullman, Lewis Co.. one
bale for Focke. Wilkens g. Lange and one
bale, consignee unknown, was brought here
on order of the Marine Insurance company,
carrying the risk. 1t was uninjured.
Mr.. Ketchum says that the life saving
crew from the station at San Luis pass,
under command of Keeper Boetger, de-
serves great credit for tho work they did
On the Nettie. The schooner was beached
last Wednesday night. while on a voyage
from Velgsco TO Galveston. Captain Boet-
ger and his crew were busy at the time
with the schooner Susie, which was in cia-
tress at San Luis, and did not reach the
Nettie until p. IN. Thursday. The
schooner was then high and dry, but an
chors were laid out 10 sea. the vessel
warped of the beach into the deep water
and was sailed to San Luis, head winds
preventing her being brought to Calves
ton,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
ORANGE LOCALS.
Cotton and Seed pu,
VIII Open MnnInr

"nu seed Huyers-SchooY.
VIII Open Monday,
Orange. Texas. September s.-Dan;o, @
cage representing the velasco OF, min.
is in Orange endeavoring to engage tha
output of Gotten seed in this county .,
Wen as in the counties above for thoso
miiis. untii this year Orange county tor
mers have devoted but little attention "a -
cotton nut enough has been grown ,hto
year TO induce buyers to come here for ths
cotton and cotton seed. 'ne
me faculty OF the city public school.
nave all arrived and teachers -neatinS
VIII be held tomorrow in the superintopa''
emu room to discuss and adopt pIans for
the coming session and get eyerythinrE
shape TO organize the school Monday M, ~
ing next. The dedicatory exercises WI n.
heia IN the auditorium of the new h,,;,5o
ing Monday afternoon.
w, II. Stark, secretary treasurer n, ,bo
Lu'cher Moore Lumber COMPANY. wish
ms FAMILY, arrived home this mornin. sf-
Yer an outing OF several weeks in Colorado
W. W. Reid. cashier of the First Ma,
uonai hank OF Orange. with his family. 4
expected home tonight, after touring Cali
lorna, Colorado and other Western States
Tor the past six weeks.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
FLEMING HAS WOW.
Green Now willing to Let Him lie
Cbntrulnu.

Austin. Texas. September 3.-Dr. Elem
ing, chairman OF the republican executive
committee OF Williamson county, is In the
city. Chairman Fleming was recently de-
posed by State Chairman Ed Green and II
II. Thorpe appointed In his stead. Dr..
Fleming says he was duly elected to his
position and has paid no attention to Chair
man Green, whom he does not regard as
authority in such matters. He says, also,
that four fifths OF the republicans OF WILL
hanson county are on mis- sidp and look
upon Chairman Green's actions rs lighead-
ed aud altogether out OF place.
IL Is understood that Mr.. Green has
taken hackwater and Is now wiling for
DR.. Fleming to continue 10 act as chair
man OF the Williamson county republicans,
80 great las been their Indignation over
the course pursued by the State chairman
tho only charge against Dr. Fleming being
that he did not do TO please few local
republican office seekers
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
TURNER'S OPINION.
aiberson and Mills Disagree ON the
IN Tariff 10 Some Extent.

aiberson and Mills Disagree ON the
Tariff Ia Some Extent.
Dallas. Texas, September 3.-State Sem
tor w. w. Turney of Ell Paso is In tho
ny toiay en- route to Marshall for a few
'ys' visit to his old home In Harrison
unity. Senator Turney is ''holdoyer"
IA VIII have vote as well as a voice In
:e coming contest for the United States
natorshlp Senator Tnrney said 20 The
I ,st correspondent "a do net feel like
'claring my choice for Senator Mills suc-
/ ssor yet. The fight between Senator
. Ills and Governor Culberson, however.
I going to be on the tariff question prin-
,pally. Senator Mills attitude on this Is.
Q Is known OF all men. He made his
sputation as radical tariff reformer'
,oyernor Culberson, believe, will stand
non the tariff plank In the last state
atforni. do not believe he will be AN
iyocate OF free raw materials. He Is not
" extreme In his opinions on this subject
4 the Corsicana statesman. In fact IN
- opinion. there IS difference enough he
'Geen the two men on the tariff questi On
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04

will begin September T. It will be rerrem-
bered HItto voted last year to bond the
district for $4,000 school building. but
being defeated, took the work up Dy sub :
scription and now has school building
that any town might be proud OF.
Miss Dora Gibson. the principal, has re-
turned from spending the summer with
relatives In Kentucky and viii open the
school with three able assistants.
A literary society has been reorganized
and will furnish entertainments for the
town this winter.
Miss ORGAN Of Temple hes arrived to
resume her duties as music teacher.
Mrs. Hal Montgomery OF Georgetown
visited Hutto n few days this week.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
COLORED BAPTIsTS.
second Days Session of the Sunda
SCHOOL Convention.


school Convention.
Wharton, Texas. September 3.--Promptiy
at the hour OF $3.50 o'clock this morning
President Evans sounded the gavel and
called the convention to order. About one
half of the delegates present. A short
while was spent in prayer and praise
service. Rev. ]. W. Steele read several
verses of Scripture aud offered n fervent
prayer,
The minutes Of the previous day were
adopted
Revs. w. n. Ball OF Seguin and w. Beck
ham OF Austin were introduced and made
short addresses.
Committees were announced on temper
ance, timo and place. obituary, permanent
orsanisa,ion. education. ways and means.
condition OF the field.
Rev. w. Beckham OF the State Sunday
school work was appointed to preach.
a motion By Rev. p. II. Collier pre
vailed which donated the nights collec-
ton to the State work
Tho programme here provided for tho
discussion OF the subject lis il Wrong for
Church Members to Play Games? ?" The
subject was discussed for half an hour ana
Was decided in the Affirmative.
The subject, why Am l DaptistY"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
coMRADE OFF MAC STEWART
Has Raised "a Sum to Help His Old
McNNmRtc.

Beeyille. Texas. September 3.-R. j.
Smith, prominent Confederate soldier OF
this county, has been at work for two
weeks soliciting funds for the relief OF
Mac Stewart, tho Confederate soldier, now
confined in Mexican prison under q death
sentence and about whom 50 much has been
published lately. He has succS eded In rails
ing s55SS. and sent that amount to DR..
Lignoski, chairman of the committee rails
Ing the fund, at Houston. yesterday Mr..
smith was Mac Stewards messmate
throughout the whole four years OF the
civil war, and speaks In the highest terms
OF his bravery and honcsty, He has been
IN correspondence with him ever sllice his
incarceration On the charge of murder. and
says there Is no doubt In his mind of
Stewards innocence as he was forced "a
kiii the Mexican policeman 20 save his own
mo. Mr., Smith is strongly attached 80 his
old comrade, and expresses the determine
alive ~ 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
Caidwcn County values.

lSockhart, Texas. September 2.-Mr. Elroy
Mclean, tax assessor has Just completed
his tax roll for tho current year, from
which The Post correspondent CLEANS the
following facts and figures that may prove
OF interest to The Post readers In Caldwell
county. Total valuation of property in the
cou',ty. s4,Sl3,0i6; increase over last year.
ssss6a; total State tax, si6,sS9.a6; total
county tax, s2S,5sl,U; State poll tax.
OF polls In the county. 1889: total amount Of
tax, state and county, si6.6S7.4a: humber
OF horses assersed, l0.s9l; number OF cattle.
Is,4zi, number OF hogs. 6370; number OF
wheeled vehicles, 1850.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04

s23 so. This amount was the palaaoe I.
two bales of cotton after paying his A..
count which he had received only abou,
two hours before.
Professor Adam Cone. who has beeu
elected president Of the Willis Male apS
Female college for the ensuing term. -
arrived and Is making all preliminary az.
rangements for opening school next Men.
day morning.
BENJAMIN Liable. senior member OF IN.
firm OF BENJAMIN Labe & Sons of Philadcl.
phia, Pa. is here inspecting Texas Havana
tobacco with the view OF buying II the
tobacco comes UP to his expectations. Ha
Dronounces this tobacco equal to any Hav.
ana and will at once do what he can 10.
ward buying. Farmers are not quite ready
to sell yet. as they have not finished ..
sorting
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
REPUBLICAN MATTERS.

he recent publication by the Sar An,
10 Express, In giving an account OF a
iicus OF prospective Federal pic eaters
ID in the Alamo City few days ago, uf
& prediction that in case Mckinley did
i. recognize Quincy he might give W. Il.
ston the Eagle Pass collcctorshp. has
Sited the resentment OF tho "original"
kinley mems brigade in this city. In
J, first place. say these "oiiSuals," the
IN Antonio caucus was composed OF
thing but Reed and Allison men, who
nd no show whatever OF getting any
ing. and II Easton ever had the least
.ince OF an appointment he trained with
= wrong crowd when he Fell In with
use bocdocs. But 1t is prcposteroua
Il MN TO expect recognition anyway,
~ say, for II Mckinley intends TO re-
ira the Texas colored contingent for SER
es rendered. George II. JACKSON Of San
gelo. who is an applicant for the Eagle
IS collectorship and who has always been
consistent follower OF the man from
'nton, Is on hand to receive said reward
irthermore, II jackson don't get the lob
plain SAMSON OF uvalde stands next in
e for II. the Austin crowd believes.
With regard 10 the reported disagree.
snt between Green and Hawley over the
.llas n:arshalsllp, the belief here is that
isene Marshall is at the bottom OF tho
1uble Gene. who would like TO sue
go Greea as State chairman. has become
sscssed OF the notion that 1awiey Is on.
SEQ to him and wants Dr. clifford OF
n Antenio to preside over .hc State OK.
unve committee when Eddie retires. and
enc Is mad about 1t. hence his desire to
IN Hawley down II no can get the
ance. N
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-04
AS TO VACANT LANDS.

Land Commissioner Baker this evening
stated to The Post correspondent that In
view OF the rush for lands ocoasioned by
the acts OF the Twenty~fifth legislature he
can not hope to answer letters concerning
lree school lands short Of five or six DAYS
al'eF thelr receipt nor to reach applica-
tons for purchase shor; of from fifteon 70
thirty days.
fartles wanting to know whether certain
iahds are IN tho market can obtain much
OF the Information they seek by applying
10 their county clerks. while persons writ
ing TO Know whether certain lands have
ouen applied Tor should apply for same nj
once instead OF lnquiring about n ,"r
Whiio they are waiting to hear from the
OF them ""e""