Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25

Rroxic.n and 81 Bright, the self-styied
zine ~ ri sn -.. n Arizona cowboys.
AZ 10 a. ing Of stTaws for turns
The Me~icsn trew first mount, the Cali
Ifornlan secotd and Doc Bright last,
Blaek wolf suspected something
when The einches were frightened, but he
merely smelled Of his masters hand
and went 10 nibbling grass.
The Mexican felt of his spurs. Then'
catching the horn in both hands, ne
sprang lightly. into the saddle. Bill
ierked of the blind and jumped out
Of the way
aust moment the horse glanced
about him just a moment quivered
from head to foot; then, dropping MS
head between his fOrefeet, he shot up
ward like a rocket, and, with marvellous
agility, wheeled end for end in midalr.
Hardly had he landed before he was
of again, this time wheeling in the
opposite direction and shaking himself
like a wet dog to loosen the hold OF the
raking spurs. One more jump, and
the Mexican was flung whirling to the
ground, where he lay until some Of his
companions carried him unconscious
out of the ring.
Catching the horse, Bill called to the
Californian to take his medicine. The
young fellow hesitated. Then remem-
bering that the honor Of his State
must be upheld, he drew up his belt a
hole, tossed his hat TO a friend and
bounded into the saddle like a cat.
But, alas! Two Of those fearful side
sweeps pitched CALIFORNIA; honor
headlong into heap of sand. And
CALIFORNIA; honor narrowly escaped a
broken neck.
Wildly the Arizona faction cheered
over this defeat. Their man only was
left, and he might possibly win the
day. He was fresh, while the horse
must certainly be the worse AFTER
bucking two rounds.
And now, as the Territory's pride
walked into the ring, the assembled
hundreds went beside themselves with
10Y. But Doc was not overcontident
The easy defeat of the other contest
ants unnerved him, for he knew them
TO be no ordinary riders. Worse than
all, he was handicapped by wide re-
putation. In his heart he wished he
had stayed at hOmee.
But il was too late to back out now
So. taking a swallow Of water he
flung away his hat and went to the
middle of the ring, where Black Wolf,
though blindfolded, was paving the
earth and snOrting tiercely.
Taking a running start, he bounced
into the saddle. Let him go, and
Doc dug the spurs deep.
With a below Black Wolf jumped
once forward to get a start, then left
the ground a full six feet and whirled
before he came down. Now he
plunged to the right, now to the left;
then forward, then backward, up and
down, around and around, until Docs
nose and ears were running blood
Another jump and the grip Of his spurs
was shaken loose. Desperately he
chung to the horn, but in vain. he
lost both stirrups
At last Doc could stand IT, no longer
Calling to mind an old trick, he caught
the horn with both hands and jumped
clear of everything. He struck on his
feet and fell from exhaustion.
Ladies and gentlemen" said Bron-
cho Charlie. when the uproar had
somewhat abated, the money is yet
my own. Is there any other person
that would like to make trial for 1t?
If so, let him come forward without
delay
A hush fell upon the audience.
Would any one be so foolhardy as to
back that devil after the best riders
had fallen?
Presently there was a stir at the
far end of the grand stand, moving
aside to let some one pass. All eyes
turned eagerly that way to see r.
bright-eyed, rosy-cbeeked girl step
step down from the tiers of seats. She
was attended by a middle aged man.
Who is it? Who is it?" whispered
hundreds at once, and hundreds more
answered: Why, that's Nellie Mitch
ell and her father They live in Lone
some valley"
Broncho Charley dismounted quick
ly and came forward. Good even
ing" he said, raising his hat politely
10 Nell and her father. rs there any
thing ! can do for you?"
why" answered Nell, with many
bushes, Il have come to ride that
horse"
'What?" exclaimed Charley, starting
back in establishment Ride that
horse? 1 could not think of letting
you do such a thing; why, you would
be killed"
mo, don't think I would. Just let
me try him"
Yes, give her a trial." spoke up
Mitchell. She knows what she is
about.
BY this time the crowd was crazy
with curiosity TO know what was up.
But when they saw Bill coming with
the side-saddle EXPLANATIONS of indig
nation, wonder, protest and approval
swept over the vast throng.
Again BrOncho Charley urged the
danger, protested and pleaded. But
when he saw that Mitchell remained
firm he gave in and walked away, con-
Guiding that both the man and his
daughter must be lOcoed.
With a deal of cOaxing and whist
ling Black Wolf was caught again. But
his anger was thoroughly reused. He
looked wildly bauot him, paved the
ground and reared.
Ii was at least a quarter of an hour
before Bill could paeify him sufficiently
TO get Nell's saddle cinched in place.
And now, as the horse was led, snort
ing and plunging, to the center Of the
ring, Nell and her father came for
ward.
Scarcely a person in the audience
moved a muscle as Nell began talking