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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30

dams, glad enough to escape with his
life.
Now, some of the statements in this
legend are true, but the main features
are much to be doubted:
There was a Santa Ysabel mission;
any one living in the central part Of
the peninsula will point out its location,
or one can hire an Indian for 81 day,
Mexican money, to guide one directly
to the mission. 1t was abandoned by
The padres owing to the Secularization
act. That it was often raided by bril-
gands and the thieving Cocopahs can
not be questioned. but the statement
that the site Of the mission is unknown
is not true. The drought story is also
fiction, and the golden bells-huh.
The site of the mission is in a park
in the mountain. Although the mea-
dowlike spot is cultivated no longer. it
still furnishes rich pasturage for deer
and mountain sheep, and is not at all
what the legend describes it to be-a
waterless, desert waste. The mission
building, or rather the chapel, is in
miserable state of decay, and the walls
of the corral, or Enclosure of the clois-
tiers, are almost level with the ground.
One building is in a comparatively
good state of preservation, evidently
having been used at one time as a store
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30

troy, possibly valued at $150,000 gold,
was cast into the three bells, and these
bells consecrated with great pomp and
solemnfty.
The peace of God that had so long
enveloped the cloisters gave place to
the strife of man. and the fiintiock
masket was more often in evidence
about the walls than was the prayer
book, as the priests repealed raid after
raid Of brigands and Indians.
Firally, by an act of state, the pad
res were driven from their possessions,
and the mission of Santa Ysabel is said
TO have experienced the hardest luck
of all. A drought of several years
dried their irrigation bitches, their In
dian converts deserted them, and in
turn became deSpoilers of the fiocks
AID fields, until the padres. to escape
famine and perhaps worse, were forced
to abandon the quiet home they had
constructed to the wilderness. They
packed all their movable possession on
mules and turned their faces again to-
ward the coast, leaving behind the
three bells, which they are said to have
buried in a secret place against their
return, leaving as a guard few trusty
Cocopah Indians. The padres never
Yet1,rpc cd and coma have II that fho
Indians, or rather their descendants,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30

Lost Bells Of Santa ISABEL. if They
Eyer Existed, Are Of $780,
600 Worth of Gold.

Five prospectors are Quitting at San
for the Holy Grail or the Golden Fleece,
and without doubt will be as barren of
results. The expedition is one Of search
for the tabled consecrated golden bells
of the lost mission of Santa Ysabel, in
Baja (Lower) California.
The mission Of Santa Ysabel was
founded by the padres in 1903 as sort
of overflow from the parent mission of
San Fernando, established in 1860
The famous gold placers of the PENN
sula, then a virgin field. are said to
have produced the precious metal in
such quantities that the strong boxes
of the padres were soon filled to over
flowing. The altar ornaments were of
pure gold, cast in crude molds designed
and made by the monks. 1t was the
reported richness that originated the
first raids by brigands and outlaws
from the mainland. They had no COM
FUNCTIONS against looting the mission
treasury, foraging On its larder and or
chards and driving off the fiocks, but
they are said to have had a holy fear
of consecrated vessels. Knowing this,
according to the legend, the padres cast
their chests of virgin gold into chalices,
crucifxes, fonts etc.. until they had as
many as they could possibly find ex-
cuses for. and still they had a large
amount of bullion on hand. Finally
they decided to cast the remainder into
three bells for the mission. and the
legend has it that ABOUT $50 pounds
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30

are yet there, keeping faithful watch
and ward over their trust, confident in
their simple belief that the beloved
padres of their fathers will yet return
to claim their own.
Further, the fable says that the walls
of the mission have been leveled, the
site covered tS the drifting sands Of
the desert, and that the location is
only a matter of surmise, from the fact
that outside of a certain small district
men may come and go unframed, but
within that district they receive a
warning to go at once, and if the warn
ing is not obeyed they disappear for
ever Organized bands of brigands are
said to have made raids on the locality
within comparatively recent years, but
always have been beaten off by the In
dams, who signaled from the surround
ing mountains for others of their tribe
to come to their assistance. At times
these armed conflicts have assumed
such proportions that local chroniclers
say the government was forced to send
a company of rurales (border police
to keep the peace. Now the recovery
of thse mythical bells is the object of
the five prospectors. They claim a
foundation of fact for their romance
by saying that one man has seen the
bells. but was driven away by the In
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WOULD 1T PAY?

Not little doubt has been exnresS-
ed about the financial feasibility of
this extraordinary undertaking Womb
the government have to go down into
its pocket to find the 3 per cent? IT
is said in reply that large part Of
Ireland's growing commerce world
reach England through the tunnel.
which would expect to compete with
the channel steamers in price and. OF
course, far outrun them in speed. 1t
Is said, furthermore, that the Green
Isle has vast possibilities as yet unde-
eeloped, and only waiting for some
thing to come along and stir. them up.
Owing to the efforts of Irish capital
lists, tourists are beginning TO take a
greater interest in the island than they
ever took before, and il it were not
such q difficult place to reach, they
could be expected to go there in shoals.
AS the route to Scotland would be SO
short and quick, it is expected that
Irish produce would find a new and
profitable market in the manufacture
ing towns Of Scotland and the north
Of England. And, perhaps most i'm
portant of all, it is rather expected
that tunnel would induce some Of the
Atlantic transport lines to make Ire
land their terminus-Galway being the
place in mind.
] asked representative OF the White
Star line what he had to say about
that plan. He answered that it SEEM
ed feasible, and that it would especial
ly be worth considering when the day
came that Atlantic liners would be
built TO carry only passengers. He
seemed to think that that day might
come pretty soon. CURTIS BROWN.
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can capital would be largely inter
este d.
'13ut one thing is certain, the effort
to Interest the government is entirely
non7political. At the House of Com
mons meeting. over which l had the
hondc of presiding. one OF the strong
est supporters Of the plan was my OPP
ponen at the polls, and Lord Roseoer-
~ WE lite that. he had long believed
there were few more pressing objects
of poh cy, not only from the Irish point
of viesv, but also from the British and
imperial viewpoints. He said he be-
lievedathat e10,O00,00O was cheap, con-
siderinig the advantages to be gained.
A TEN-YEAR-OLD PLAN.
This tunnel plan is not new. Fifteen
years ago it was seriously discussed,
and later the Belfast Chamber of Com
MERGE t)ok it up, and asked for gov
ernment assistance in getting prelim-
mary sol lndings and also for a guaran-
tee OF in terest on the capital invested.
But the enterprise looked bigger than
it does p wv, and 210,000,000 sounded
like more, money then than it does now
and the overnment was afraid to go
into it.
About til only danger now, from an
engineering viewpoint, is the POSSIBLE
ity of assures in the rock. The yari-
Gus strata ,sthat would be crossed are
known to the individually waterproof,
but a fissU1e where two strata are
joined might spoil the whole plan, and
make iteneo essary to find SOME other
place of crossing than that now select
ed connecting Stranraer on the Scotch
side with Ma gee Island, twenty miles
northeast of Belfast, on the Irish side.
This is not the narrOwest point in the
Even here the tunnel would have to
make a detour of two or three miles
under water, to avoid an especially
deep depression, running along parallel
with the Scotch, coast With the route
as at present la id out, it is estimated
that the tunnels at its deepest point
would be 500 fee under the surface of
the sea, and that the steepest gradient
will be one in seventy-fiye, which is
nothing extraordi nary
Any American engineer would con-
slider the estimate of ten years time
required for this a)b to be rather liber-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30

part of ireland. 1t is the natural stop
ping place of the transatlantic steam
ers, and may become a port of great
importance. It would cut several hours
Off the time of passage if the steamers
were to stop there, instead Of going to
Queenstown"
But that programme is rather dis
astrous for Queenstown, isn't it?'
Eyes, rather"
"And Queenstown is going to be heard
from on the subjest, isn's she?'
mo doubt, but it is the voice of Bel
fast that will carry weight, for that is
the city most directly. interested in the
tunnel. 1t is the chief city of Ireland
and does much the larger part of her
business. Belfast would probably be
the railroad terminal of the tunnel, and
doubtless the trains would run to Bel
fast from the English side without
stopping. To go from Belfast to Cal
way without changing cars would re-
quire an entire new line of railroad.
owing to the present difference in gauge
between the English and Irish roads,
but that would come in time
Il believe the passenger traffic alone
would go a long way toward making
the line pay, for it is a long, disagreea-
bic trip by boat across the Channel.
But perhaps l am prejudiced. They say
l am in favor of the tunnel because l
am such notorious bad sailor"
THE MONEY.
'If the government refuses to guar
antee the 3 per cent. interest, will the
plan fall through for the present."
Il can't say, but it seems hardly
likely that the government will refuse.
This case isn't parallel to that of Mr.
Rhodes's railroad. Africa is unknown,
and the receipts from the road were
predetermined, but with this tunnel the
receipts can be estimated almost
scientifically, and besides the tunnel
would have an important effect upon
the development of Ireland. 1t is an
affair of national importance. The
money, | understand, can be had as
soon as the government guarantees the
interest, but the stockholders will not
ask the government to step in until
the work is entirely done and the plant
is ready for operation. l know little
about the plans for the financial part of
the work, but l have no doubt Ameri-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30
LANS FOR a BIG TUNNEL UNDER THE IRISH SEA
TO CONNECT IRELAND WITH SCOTLAND

From Staff Correspondent of the Register.
LONDON, July 21.-Money is ready
and plans are laid for a tunnel that
will make all tunnels dug hitherto seem
rather Insignificant, and that incident
ally will bring the United States and
Europe several hours nearer. 1t is be-
lieved that it will begin a new era for
ireland and will advance Belfast many
steps in the scale of Importance.
1t is proposed to perform all of these
wonders by drilling a $50,000,0OC hole
thirty-five miles through the rock I'M
der the northern part of the Irish sea,
through which passengers could be
whisked by train, and could thus travel
from London to Galway or Queenstown
without changing cars.
All that the plan waits for now is
guarantee from the British government
from the time that the tunnel is in
working order. A big meeting was held
the other day in committee room of
The House of Commons, presided over
by the Marquis of Londonderry, former
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in which
the enterprise was doomed vigorously
by Lord Roseberry, the Earl of Spen-
Ger and many another important per-
sonage. A deputation was sent to the
First Lord of the Treasury to talk per-
Euasively to him about the per cent
part of the business, and the govern
ment is considering the question.
If the government guarantees the in
terest the preliminary work will begin
at once, and it is expected that the tun-
mel will be completed in about ten
years from the time the first sod is
turned.
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simplest household work. During that
interval have taught her, little by lit
tie, day by day, everything that she
knows, until at last she has become the
And now"
Her husband raised her gently, while
a look of mingled hatred and revenge
stole over his face
Quick" he muttered, hoarsely.
What on earth does this mean? What
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LORD LONDONDERRY'S OPOINION.
When the time comes to turn that sod
the man to do it really ought to be
Lord Londonderry, whose powerful in
fuence has been exerted for it ever
since it appeared that the plan was
practicable. To him, therefore, 1 ap-
piled for information on the subject
although lords of high degree are not
much given to granting interviews in
England.
Lord Londonderry great town house
in aristocratic Park lane is as grim and
forbidding outside as it is spacious and
luxurious within. The Marquis was in
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30

al, for great progress has been made
in the speed OF tunnel digging in the
last twenty-five years. When the St.
Gothard tunnel was begun in 1872, the
highest rate of progress was two and
half yards day. Eleven years lat
er, the average rate OF progress in the
Arlbe1g tunnel was twelve yards
day. Since then the increase has been
rapid, and if chance is given to
American contractors to bid on the
tunnel, the British public will be rath-
er likely TO discover that it wouldn't
take ten years to tie England and Ire
land together with steel.
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AN UNEXPECTEDA TRIUMPH.

at was her fault"
The half-unconscious woman who
lay Frustrated in her husbands arms,
and who but few nome nts before had
succumbed TO some sud den shock OF
which he was as yet in ignorance,
pointed her hand in the d rection OF the
kitchen.
''She did it." she cont nued family
1.-TWO months ago that CIR came to US,
as you know, in utter ignorance OF the
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30

his library, seated at flat-topped desk,
which one must suppose to be the
grandfather of all desks, for it was big
enough to make three or four ordinary
writing tables. Young couples have
started housekeeping before now in
house whose floor surface appeared no
greater than the top OF that desk. 1t
was covered with newspapers and maps,
in which the Marquis was evidently
much interested.
Il believe" he said, that the pro-
posed tunnel would bring great
change to Ireland, and although, of
course, it is an undertaking that would
have appalled, the engineer of genera
ton ago, am told that there is no me-
chanical difficulty to-day that stands
in the way CT it. The total length of
the tunnel under the sea would be
twenty-five miles and the approaches
on either side would be about five miles
each, making thirty-fve miles in all.
Of course, that is about three times as
long as any tunnel yet built. The
Simplon is about thirteen miles, isn't
it? And the st. Cothard tunnel is,
something like nine miles long. But it
is astonishing what progress the en-
gineers have made, and it is likely that
in the course Of the ten years it would
take to build the tunnel still further
progress would be made, so that the
second half might be done in less time
than the first half would take.
UP GALWAY DOWN QUEENS
TOWN.
However, that is a matter for the
experts to talk about. What I am most
sure about is that the tunnel will be
great saving of time. 1t takes six
hours to get from London to Carlisle.
By means of the tunnel it would be
possible to go from Carlisle to Belfast
in from two to three hours. With the
improvements that are to be expected
in ten years it should be possible to
get from Belfast to Galway in three
hours. That makes eleven or twelve
hours from London to Galway
But why do you mention Galway?
That isn't especially noted as a seaport
is it?'
'It is likely to be if the tunnel is
built 1t is the most convenient port
to New York. and it is in the central
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30

The maid; do you think the microbes
said TO be in kisses ever develop into any
thing dangerous?'
The bachelor; I'm afraid they do. At
least. I've been told that marriage Is often
a result."-chicago News.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30
DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS.
DoANS KIDNEY PILLS.
4 Warning Note.

The faintest echo comes at first
It's a strange warning-not heard, but felt.
Day by day it increases if you heed it not
The back sounds the note of trouble.
The aches and pains and lameness of the back
Are warnings from the kidneys
Kidneys have too much to do.
They re overtaxed with work
Nature intends that you should know this
The backache warning often life.
Those who listen to it hasten to relieve the kidneys.
There is only one way to cure sick kidneys.
Wheeling people are learning how
Learning that DOANS KIDNEY PILLS never fail
Here is another Wheeling case to prove it
william Slater
a
bearing
When
and
Kidney
knowing them all they be-
All druggists keep Doans Kidney Pills.
3 Remember the of DOANS and take substitute.
Price 90 cents per box. Foster Mburn Co., Buffalo,
N. T., sole props. Il
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And the woman in his arms, regain
ing consciousness, smiled peacefully as
she replied, "She has agreed to stay"
Life.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-09
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-09
A SHOOTING AFFRAY.
ONE BROTHER SHOOTS ANOTHER
IN PRINCESS ANNE

News was received ln-1he- citu- ras=
terday of serious shooting
that occurred in Princess Anne
county sunday about four miles
south of oceana depot on the
Norfolk. Virginia Beach and South
ern Railroad
The shooting occurred between two
brothers. d. W. ana Chas. Malone.
the latter receiving a wound in his
thigh from rifle shot. The Two were
out in field together when the umfor-
tunate affair occurred
No particulars could be obtained up
to 10 o'clock last nisht as to the cause
OF The shooting. ana il is. therefore
impossible n this writing to- stnte
whether or not il was accidental, al
though one rumor has il that they be-
came involved in 4 personal difficult
~.
DR.. Land. who resides at Oceana. who
vas called 10 the injured man. says
that the wound is q very serious one.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-09
THE GOSPEL ARMY.
THREE CHOIRS ORGANIZED AT A
MEETING YESTERDAY.

TWO hundred and twenty-five boys
were present at the regular meeting of
the Army on Sunday afternoon. The
singing was unusually good. Twenty
five members of the Army sat on the
platform and lead the singing.
Mr.. Ambrose Page gave the first of a
series of talks on the Three rs" Tho
second and third talks will be given i'm
the near future.
Yesterday afternoon hfty-nvc men,
bers OF the Army held an enthusiastic
meeting Mt the Young Mems Christian
Association. at which time three choirs
were organized and other business
transacted.
y Red" choir. composed of fourteen
members OF Company y. was organized.
with Guy Ashley as secretary
y White choir, composed of nine
teen members of Company Il. with Har-
ry Mccoy as secretary. was organ
lied.
y Blue" choir. of twenty-five boys.
from Company c, organized and elect
ed Cecil Steele secretary.
The other officers of these chors will
be elected 1T the next meeting. These
choirs are to lead the singing on sue
cessiVe sundays. beginning with Com
pahE y. tne Red choir. who will lead
heNt sunday. Each Of these chors
VIII he limited to n membership OF
twenty-five boys. so it will be seen thot
only eleven boys can Join the Red
siN the White" ard three the Blue"
choir. No selection will be made for
these places. Boys who wish to Join
should apply at once. as the books viii
be closed as soon as the limit is
reached.
Ginger snaps were much enjoyed by
all present.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-09
Watt, R!alteW &gsC!aaY
GARRETT'S TRIAL TRIP.
NORFOLK AND soUTHERN's
TRANSFER STEAMER READY
FOR BUSINESS.

The trial trip of the John w. Garrett.
the practically new transfer steamer
of the Norfolk ana Southern Railroad
Company. yesterday was 4 success in
every way.
rhe Norfolk ana Southern Railroad
company bought lne steamer from the
baltimore ana Ohio. and has had her
thoroughly rebuilt at their shops at
Berkeley she Is a staunch boat of large
capacity. and Viii be used to transfer
freight cars between Edenton and
Mackey's Ferry. She viii so on duty
in five or ten days.
y new cabin has been built to ac-
commcdate passengers. and new tracks
ana new flooring laid on her. She has
been otherwise thoroughly overhauied.
and is now almost as good as new.
Yesterday she steamed from Norfolk
out into the harour, under command or
Capt. Wallace. ard everything worked
perfectly. she can transfer with ease
twenty-four cars At Il time.