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The Red Cloud chief., 1900-05-25

in his letters which she had been try.
Ing not to see. The door opened and
Mddgc came in; she shook her head
when she saw llester's face.
Unsatisfactory letter. | understand.
my dear. Listen. Hester. We are going
abroad for a month OF so. and you must
come. too now. no excuses. YOU will
be our guest, and the change will work
wonders and blow away all the cob-
webs"
Hester was very tired, so she said.
Yes"
\ fortnight later she had left II all
behind the smoke, and the noise, and
the work; she was rcveling in contin-
nous sunshine, in azure skies, in dis
tant snow-tipped peaks, in a vast ox-
panse Of sea with rock-bound shores.
The tired look left her eyes and the
color came and staid in her cheek
She met him dining at IA friends
the tall. strong man. with the keen
gray eyes. He sat next her at dinner.
and they discovered that they had
many interests in common; they were
both workers. they had both fought
in the struggle for life. which is in it
self a bond of union.
They met again the next day. and for
many days after. Friendship with him
was inyigOrating; his grasp Of Il sub.
ject was so clear. he saw points that
other people often missed.
Th,p ,np,, ,hn inevitable, aud nc Stph
friendships. II was during a walk that
the man told her he loved her. lie said
it very simply. no passionate declara-
ton of devotion. but she knew that this
man loved as no other had ever done.
She grew white. and her heart beat In
great bounds against her side. She tried
Ia stop him, but he went on quite
calmly to the end. She leant up
against a rock that juttcd into the path
her lips trembled.
IL did not know that you really cared
for me. otherwise | should have told
you and then she told him the his
tory Of her life. OF Frank Thornton.
whom she had loved SO long.
He stood and faced her, drawing cir
cIeS on the pathway with MIS- SUCK
When she had finished speaking, he
took a deep breath and Strengthened
his shoulders.
Are you sure that this man loves
you as you love him." he said slowly.
The color crept into her face, and
she clasped her fingers tightly togeth-
er.
Il pray God that he does"
The other man set his teeth and dug
his stick into the ground. There was
a pause for a few moments: presently
he said quietly:
II wish YOU TO remember that II this
man whom you love ever fails you
shall be there, waiting"
His voice broke at the end, and some.
how a mist seemed to rise and shut out
the stream. the railway. and the giant
boulders from them both. When il
had cleared they were walking side by
side down the path by which they haC
come.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-05-25

deep black lines round them. The other
laid her hand on her shoulder.
Frank is at the bottom of this, |
SUPPOSE" She said the name with a
touch Of scorn.
"He is going to India"
"O!" and the girl gave a long. low
whistle. Look here, Hester, | have
never spoken before, because | did not
want to hurt you, but 1t is just this
you are throwing away all your
chance Of happiness in life for Frank
Thornton. Men of his type do not
marry women like you or me; they
depend on them, they accept their love,
but they do not choose them for their
wives; it Is already five years since You
were first engaged to him; be wise
and break It off before he goes away
while you have the opportunity"
Hester laughed, but it was a laugh
of intense pain.
DO you remember, Madge, You told
me a few days ago that you had never
loved-if You had, you would know that
what YOU ask of me is impossible,
Frank is my world-the very breath OF
nv life. | have worked for him, lived
for him. | never have a thought In
which he does not play some part
when one loves a nan like that one
cannot give him up-do you realize a
all what 1t meanS?'
The younger woman was beating th'
floor with her foot; she was very cley
er, very modern, and she did not be
lieve in love.
mol don't understand; ! do no
think | ever shall" Then she fumble'
in the pocket of her coat. If you car
spare the time, Hester, | want you Il
run over this article before | send /
In"
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-05-25

II was a typical Indian night, with a
warm, moist atmosphere. and not a
breath of air to stir the leaves of the
palm trees that flourishcd in the com
pound. Two people passed out into the
veranda &c discover if such Il thing as
a breath Of air were TO he found. One
was a woman in a soft white gown, the
other 4 mar in evcnin. dress. The
woman sank into a chair with a sigh.
while her hands rested lauguidly on its
arms, The man sat down beside her.
and they remained without speaking
for some moments. Then h" drew
nearer. and very gently laid his hand
on hers.
Dear, | think you must know that |
care for you more than for anything on
earth. | tried to tell YOU a week ago,
but you wouldn't let me. | will tell you
now that | love you with my whole
heart and soul"
But the woman in England. The
woman who has loved you all her life?'
Il will write tomorrow and tell
her" he whispered.
And the girl in the soft white gown
ave-,
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-05-25

More than a year had passed since
Frank Thornton sailed for India,
Spring had come. with its s%nowdrops
and crocuses and soft balmy days. In
R-street Hester sat in her tiny study
waiting and watching for the mails,
There was a great want OF tenderness
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-04
BELLAIRE.
News Notes of Interest From the Bel
mont County Town.

News Notes of Interest From the Bel
mont County Town.
S. Eckhart. of Indiana, is visiting
friends in the city.
Theo. Neff was at St. Clairsvllle yes
terday on business.
James Van Buren,, Of New York, is
in the city on business.
w. C. Dickens left last evening for
Bethesda to spend the Fourth.
Miss G. Cohen. of Steubenville, is in
Miss Mary Shanafelt left yesterday
for Chambersburg. Pa. TO visit friends.
Mr.. NJ. Mllligan, of Chicago, is the
guest Of J. II. Milligan, on Gravel Hill.
The Bow-Knot and Jolly Boys will
picnic at the foot of Citizens Hill to-
day.
Pearl Bryan, of Bethel, has accepted
position with S. Beher, and is now at
work.
One drunk appeared before the mayor
yesterday morning and received the US
ual fine.
The contest for the bicycle at Dank-
worth & Wey's drug store will come
off to-day.
Mrs. Alice Wilson left yesterday for
Bethesda to spend the Fourth with
friends at that place.
The @. & p. received several large
loads of ties yesterday and win distrib-
ute them along the line.
]. j. Mccormick and family return
ed yesterday from Hammondsville, O..
where he has been spending several
weeks.
The funeral Of Albert Bahra took
place yesterday and was largely attend
ed. The X. Of P. had charge OF the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-04
CLERK ROBERTSON'S OFFICE.
Deeds Recorded and Other business
Transacted Yesterday.


Transacted Yesterday.
Three deeds of trust were left for
record.
Deed dated June 25th, 1900, from j..
n. Camden and W. P. Hubbard, execu-
tors of Elizabeth Thompson, to VIM.
Wertzbacher, conveying lot 5, block D..
Consideration, $500.
Deed dated July I'd, 1900, from Her.
man Coss and wife to Anton Reymann,
conveying property on Ohio Valley
China Co.'S subdivision of the city.
Consideration, $2,703.58.
Deed dated July Sd, 1900, from Geo. B.
Caldwell, ct al, to Henry j. Ahrens
and wife, conveying lots II and IL in
division B, Henderson's subdivision.
Consideration, $780,
Deed dated June 29th, 1900, from VIM.
Prehler and wife to Gustav FRANKIE and
Max FRANKIE, conveying lot on Jacob
street, Sixth ward. Consideration, ST.
500.
Edward E. Weber was authorized to
perform marriage ceremonies. Bond,
$1,000; John Holman and John w.
Coleman, sureties.
Marriage licenses
Homer Elliott, aged 3d. of Shelby, o.,
and Carrie Davis, widow, aged "a, Of
Mansfield, o.
Albert Snyder, aged 80, widower, of
Tippecanoe, O., and Della Smith, aged
80, widow, of Hartford City, Ind.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-04
The burlington Ronte.

New through trains to Portland, Pu-
get Sound, THE Burlington-N Northern
Pacific Express" No, Al, from st. Lou
is. at 900 a. m. for Kansas City, st.
Joseph, Northwestern Nebraska, Black
Hills. Wyoming, Montana, Washing
ton. Tacoma, Seattle, Puget Sound and
Portland, Oregon via Billings, Montana
the short line and time saver 10 the
Upper Northwest. To the Puget Sound
in II hours. Through coaches chair
cars. (seats free), standard sleepers
and dining cars with through tourist
sleepers from Kansas City. This is the
main travelled route St Louis to the
Northwest.
Number 5. Nebraska Colorado Ex-
press midday train from st. Louis
for Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Pacific
Coast; one night to Denver. Also for
ST. Paul. Minneapolis and beyond.
No. Is. at S:45 p. M, ST. Louis 10
Kansas City. Omaha, ST. Joseph. Kan
sas, Nebraska. Colorado, Utah. pact.
fic Coast via Denver, also to the North
west-Montana. Washington, Oregon.
via Lincoln and Billings
Please write:
w. NJ. SHAW Div. Pass. Agt.. 406 Vino
ST.. Cincinnati. o.
l.. w WAKELEY, Gent Passenger
Agent, st. Louis. Mo.
HOWARD ELLIOTT, General Mana
ger, St Louis. Mo
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funeral, and turned out In a body ac-
companied by the X. of p. band. This
lodge always has a large turnout on
such occasions.
Bellaire will be quito dull to-day az
a large number will go st. Clairsville.
and the many numerous picnics will at
tract large number, and In all the
city will almost be deserted The fire.
men will go to Sistersyille and take
part in the tournament at that city.
The soldiers of the Seventh regiment
arrived last evening and went into
quarters at Armory Hall In the even
ing. They turned ont with the X. OF
p. S and gave parade. This parade
attracted much attention and gave the
boys quite a send off for their picnic at
St. Clairsville to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-04
Third Presbyterian Sunday School
Picnic,

Picnic.
To-day, July 4th, the Third Preby
terrain Sabbath school and church will
hold it's annual outing II miles above
this city in a beautiful large orchard
at Beach Bottom. The steamer Jewel
has been chartered for the occasion.
She will start from Benson's landing
at o'clock and land at Blocks at Sis,
La Belle, $50; Belmont Landing, $40,
and also at Wheeling wharf. The chill
dren of the infant department will be
carried free. Children under Is years
of age for Is cents and adults for 25
cents. Members of other Sabbath
schools are cordially invited to enjoy
the outing. An amusement committee
has arranged for game of base ball,
foot ball, races of various kinds, in
Guiding a bicycle road race from the
grove to WellsbMg and return, dis
lance of four miles. All entries for
this race must be made before arrival
at the grounds. There will be re-
freshment stand on the ground and
good spring water. hTe committee
has made every arrangement for a
grand time and the indications are that
a large crowd will be in attendance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-04

$500 Epvvorth League Excursion 10
Chnutmuaua Lake via PennsyI-
wanna Lines $500.
Train leaves Wheeling 7:25 a. m, city
time. arriving Chautauqua Lake $40
D. m. No change OF cars. Parlor cars
from Pittsburg going and returning.
TWO trains each day returning. making
direct connection at Plttsburg Union
Station) for Wheeling. Parlor car
seats reserved In advance.
J. g. TcMLINSON, Agent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-04

IOtal ""
The treasurer's report was audited ana
found correct, by PEBBLES Tatum.
The following persons constitute the
Board of Lady Managers: Mrs. J. G.
Hupp. Mrs. j. j. Jones, Mrs. s. 7. Laugh
lin, Mrs. John Frew. Mrs. A. J. Brown,
Mrs. b. F. Catch. Mrs. Annie p. Morris
Mrs. John c. Lynch. Mrs. George Korner,
Mrs. Guy r. G. Allen, Mrs. George ~
Stifel, Mrs Louis Whit. Mrs Walker
Frissell, Miss Amanda List, Miss Mary
Mckee. Miss jennie Wise. Miss Hettie NJ.
List Miss Laura Lawson, Miss Kate Al
lison, Miss Julia Atkinson.
Following are the officers and direct
ors:
President, VIM. B. Simpson; first vice
president. G. L. Cranmer; second vice
president. Myron Hubbard; secretary,
John c. Lynch: treasurer, John X: List ;
directors, j. j. Jones. w. A. List, DR. X.
H. Billiard. b. w. Peterson, Rev. j. II.
Littel. A. L. White, d. Q. List, Jr.. Geo.
A. Laughlin. Respectfully submitted,
JOHN c. LYNCH.
Secretary Board of Directors.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-04
LOU SWABACKER.
Wbeelins RsYister

Fourth of July at Wheeling Park.
The greatest attractions ever offered
for q dime admission. Three Bfcy-
Gle races from i to o'clock. John
A. West. musical comedian. Dane
ing, Concert, $500 display of Fire
works % ID. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-04

Drivers, Cheeks, Letters. Mid Irons,
Washes. Driving Irons, Puteters, Coli
Balls, Tees, Caddy Bags; everything
for Golfers. at JASON G. STAMPS,
Peabody Building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-04

Fourth of July at Wheeling Park.
The greatest attractions ever offered
for q dime admission. Three Bicy-
Gle races from 1 to o'clock. John
A. West, musical comedian. Dane
ing, Concert, $500 display of Fire.
works % ID. Hl. Fl 4at Hl1
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-04
'LOoker On's" Point of View.

To the Editor of the Register
One year ago about this time, the
members of the Trades Assembly were
nothing but "Hoodlums,' fit for moth
ing but to be dubbed by Marshal
Thompson's thugs. To-day they are
honest, ignorent men who need in
structicns how to vote. Just think of
it; labor's hosts dancing attendance to
the committee appointed at last nights
meeting!
July 3, 1900. LOCKER ON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-04
OIL NEWS.

Special to the Register
WOODSFIELD. O.. July 3.-Oil ex-
element runs high over the finding of
oil at Greggsville, ten miles south of
this point. A number of years ago a
wild cat venture was made on the Della
plain farm, but it came in dry. The
field at present is booming.
The Delaplain No. is still doing 70
barrels day.
Capt. Grace's No. i on the Eaton
farm was shot yesterday, and is good
for about 40 barrels.
The Crawford No. l on the Crawford
farm is due in the sand Thursday.
Mooney & Gailey's No. on the Bay
ers is due Thursday also.
The Delaplain No. has two strings
of tools stuck at 200 feet
About twelve rigs are building on the
Delaplain, Eaton, Wilcox and Hartman
farms.
So far no Standard company has
taken any holdings in the field. The
pay sand is the Keener and is found at
from lap to APO feet Drilling is nice
but the red cave in the sand is very
bad.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-04
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va July g.
Bob Miles has been awarded the con-
tract for drilling deep test well for
Mike Murphy on big block of leases
near Arnoldsburg, Calhoun county
Miles was one of the pioneer drillers in
that county and has great faith in it.
The Henderson Oil Company, which
got thirteen good producers last year
on the John ]. Bartlett farm near Will
Jamestown. will drill more wells on the
same farm. They never got dry hole
on the place.
The Glendale Oil Company. OF this
city, has fishing job at their No. II
on the Hardness farm in Richie coun-
ty. The we'll is down ! $50 feet and the
cave-in caught the tools at the bottom
of the we'll
The well on the ]. C. O'Neal farm,
just above Belpre. which was abandon
ed by the owners. Clark G. McGrew.
some time ago. is being drilled deeper
by A. A. Leidecker. He expects to 90
to the Berea and hopes to find oil
there.
The OIL Markets.
OIL CITY. July s,--Credit balances 81. Is.
hbls: average 5z.lS bbls. RUM ia 81
hhIne h5<1n -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-04

MALL PAPER.
IA order to reduce this stock at once
We offer Monday and until sold,
900 rolls Of regular 15c and zoe
pers, rich and elegant pat =
rms II dark red, blue and " n
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-04

SILKS.
Every piece of our fancy Wash Silks
in corded, printed and embroider
ed effects, all this seasons STYLES
and colors. Worth 4sc, n -
59c and Csc. Rebuilding n n
price per yard ...~.UJ IL
leo pieces high grade Taffeta Silks
in the new Plisse, lace stripe. hem
stitched, satin stripe, Persian, etc.
in all colors, including pastel
shades. Actually worth "a
sl.o0 yard. Rebuilding N En
price $500. .......... =. u u u
Entire line of this seasons Foulards
Liberty Twills and Satin Libertvs,
in rose. nile. violet. blue, tan, etc.
Worth up to s1.35 aaSa
yard. IN n
Rebuilding price ..... u "
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-04
DOMESTIC DRY GOODS

DOMESTIC DRY GOODS.
Rebuilding prices are from 10 to 20
per cent. less than they can be
bought at wholesale.
DO pieces best American Light n
Prints. $n
800 Pieces Simpsons Black and A
white, and gray and white, IN n
also skirting prints, per yard. TIL
Probab BY 400 Pieces Best Fancy A
Ghintzs, regular selling price n n
eve and &c; choice, per yard. u
5000 yards Lancaster Ginghams,
known the world over as e.
the best made, at III
Per yard ....-......... ~
hoo Pieces, 40 inch wide. un- r.,
S'bleached sheeting, at N
Per yard ..............s u
100 Pieces Dress Ginghams, ~
good serviceable, n
patterns. ....s............ V2O
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-04

Croquet Sets. JASON c. STAMPS,
Peabody Building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-04

FINE SILK PETTlCOATS.
All made of best grade of Taffeta
Silk, handsomely trimmed. Biggest
cut in the finest qualities.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-04

SEASONABLE WHITE GOODS.
100 pieces nice quality barred =
Nainsook, the Sc quality, u r.
at per yard .......... IHl
100 pieces plain white India =
Linen, good quality. at per ~
yafo .......'...... 1A...... w
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-04

Ladies' Muslin Gowns, yoke made of
solid tucks; neck and rs
sleeves trimmed with n
cambria ruffle, at EACH. u u
Ladies Muslin Gowns, trim "a
med in tucks and insert III "a n
ing, at each. IL
Ladies Cambria Gowns made with
round, square and V or
yokes, trimmed with tucks W h n
and inserting, at each. -. Vi ~ u
Finer qualities at prices relatively
as cheap ranging up to 1895.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-03-10
ALAMOGORDO

From the News.
A. c. Hunt, telegraph lineman. Is In
Captain where ne IL putting up the tel
egraph line on the Eel Paso q North
eastern railway.
w. e.. Warren n Co, are erecting a
brick building just north OF r.. IL.
Pierce & Co.'S. which, when completed,
they will occupy with their stock Of
drugs.
The ~postofice At Alamogordo has
been advanced to a presidential office.
This is joyous news to the people OF AL
amogordo, inasmuch as II assures to
them a better mail service.
During the past two weeks about Atty
residents Of A~lamogordo have purchas-
ed acre tracts of the Alamogordo m
provement company. and will improve
the land at once. An expert gardener
and fruit grower has been secured by
the Improvement company for the pur-
pose OF attending to the planting and
growth of the trees.
one OF the largest business changes
ever made In our city was consummat-
ed on Tuesday of this week when w. Il.
Snodgrass disposed OF his extensive
hardware business TO O.. c. Scipio of
Greenviile, III. The sale included one
of the largest stocks of hardware and
tlnware in southern New Mexico, and
the large brick building In which the
business has been conducted by Mr.,
Snodgrass,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-03-10
NEW MEXICO MOTIFS.
SAN JUAN

From the Index.
The alfalfa is growing green in the
meadows.
The people OF Pennington and vicln-
ity are busily engaged in erecting a
fence around the city cemetery and
otherwise improving IL.
Messrs. Z. V. Stafford, A. w. Shidler
and Gregorio Jaquez have been sum
moned to Santa Fe as members of the
United States juries.
The regular term OF the Aztec school
closes this week. on account of sick
ness there will be a vacation until
about the first Of April.
The work Of boring for oil 10 progress
ing very satisfactorily. Many Of the
difficulties heretofore encountered have
been overcome and the promoters feel
very much encouraged.
Inquiries are coming in daily as 10
the advantages and opportunities in
San Juan county, inc from their tenor
1t IL safe to predict there will be a
heavy immigration during the coming
spring and summer.
Several hundred copies Of the circular
written by DR.. West, descriptive of the
climatic conditions here, have been sent
60 parties abroad who are known to be
in search of a climate conducive to the
cure OF throat and lung troubles.
San Juan county Republicans gather
ed in Aztec last Monday to select two
delegates to the Republican territorial
convention at Socorro. While the meet
ing was Of no particular Importance
the attendance was nevertheless large
and to the local leaders Of the q. o. p.
quite gratifying.
Commissions from the governor and
the adjutant general to the officers oil
Company X, National Guard of New
Mexico. we're received this week. to-
gether with the muster roll Of the com
pany. About twenty OF the members
were sworn in Tuesday night and many
| others Will Join at the next meeting.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-03-10


The thought of exiled Russian
criminals changing their way over the
SHOWS VI the Siberian plains to a life
Of terrible desolation is one OF horror.
1t is now rumored that this barbar-
Gus custom is to be abolished. and that
siberia, which is really "a fertile eoun-
try, is to be cultivated. This news
will be welcomed as Joyfully by the
far away conyicts as Is the fact by
exiles OF health, that Hostetter's Stom-
aeh Bitters cures dyspepsia. Other So
called remedies claim To cure. That Ia
all. The Bitters not only claim to
cure. but has done 30 for atty years.
1t cures indigestion, constipation, bill
~iousness. malaria, fever and ague, Nv
er and kidney troubles. II Is the best
medicine in the world for this time OF
The year.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-03-10
WHITE OAKS.
| From the Eagle.

From the Eagle.
r. d. Armstrong IL contemplating
work on the Parker coal mine prepara-
tory to extracting coa for market.
David Tinnon IL having a well bored
on his ranch a couple of miles below
town. It is now down $50 feet and he
has 80 feet Of water,
Contrary to expectations the North
Homestake property did not sell Satur-
day. The sheriff received n draft
which is sufficient TO pay all costs In
the Lund judgment.
Col. Geo. W. Pritchard reached White
Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Prltchard Will
remain for a short time before coming
10 White Oaks.
Two cam shafts have been broken at
the old Abe mill this week, The COM
pany had n extra shaft but were not
prepared for two breaks in rapid sue
cession and Ave, at least. stamps will
remain die until the arrival of a new
shaft.
Sheriff d. Perea went to Santa FL
this week after II, A. Casey, who has
been in the penitentiary since May, 1897
At the regular spring term Of district
court. 1897, Casey was convicted OF tbs
murder OF w. IL. Guyse. and SENTENCED
to a term OF fifteen years In the peni'
Tertiary. At the recent meeting Of tbs
territorial supreme court, however, the
decision OF the lower court was reversed
and the case sent back to this county
for "A new trial,