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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-27

however, began soon 10 change 10 cold
horror. as I realized. all al once. that
I could not novel ] was oTerrun By
a mixture OF feelings in which sur
prise. perplexitF, horror, Incredibly
and wonder were all jumbled up to-
gether. Yet we're my senses almost
abnormally acute; I remember, as 1
looked heIplessly out. how I saw the
brilliant sunshine pouring down and
lighting up portions OF the scene. in
glazing contrast to the deep. gloomy
shadows that lay among the trees OF
the forest beyond. I remember Sol
tram. as he stood with his back to me.
just under the bough on which the
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-27

Indians had every one disappeared
with shouts OF 'drao-kalon' and 'kra-
g' Suddenly the bird began to sing,
and it had the most charming, thrill
ing note / ever heard in my life. In
deed. It was not like the song of bird
at all; # resembled nothing so much
as music given out BY an Aeolian harp
when the wind sweeps across its
strings. The effect was inexpressibly
sweet: yet mingled with it was a
weird wild note that somehow repealed
while il charmed. And as the notes
sgelled out fuller and louder I could
not but stand still and listen in very
ecstasy OF pleasure and delight; which,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-27

formed in the likeness Of a set sneer'
Of the most sinister malignancy; but
the eyes were much larger In proper
ton and had a baleful glare in their
yelIowish-green depths that sent co.'s
shiyers through you as you met an6
endured that fixed. cold gaze. A ho11-
somewhat after the shape Of that OF
the cobra, two horns, and a kind OF
crest on the neck at the back OF the
head completed the terrible picture
And still. while 1t rose slowly, menac-
ingly beside him, Soltram. who seemed
to be looking straight at it. never
moved; and still that bird-fend sang
on and tapped its wings. and appeared
to be reveling in the very height OF
enjoyment.
Slowly, and with a siekening delib-
Grafton. which told only too clearly
how absolutely certain he felt OF his
prey. that terrible beast drew nearer
and nearer to Soltram, swaying slight
y to and fro. and protruding its forkea
tongue, which darted in and out Of IT'S
now open jaws. l remember won
dering vaguely why Soltram did not
run away, not comprehending that hs
was in the same condition as myself
At last the monster gave quick leap.
and fixed It's fangs in the throat OF It's
victim, and Immediately coil after
coil wound around Soltram's body till
1 could hear. even where l was, the
fearful sound Of cracking bones
Presently the creature slowly re-
Taxed its folds, and. after lying inert
for q short space. fixed its leering eyes
upon Ledra. and began TO creep to-
wards her raised the piece
neld in my hand, cooked #, and
aiming carefully, sent bullet crash
ing through the head OF the great
snake, which at once began TO writhe
and twist about in horrid eontortions
/ Then |. turned the barrel loaded with
shot on the bird-or, rather, tried to;
/ but the hateful creature had already
disappeared, frightened, 1 suppose, BY
the sound Of the shot; and, in short,
never saw it again. then rushed
down and out Of the clearing, and
there, with the undischarged barrel.
blew the head of the still struggling
monster; and Bingham now coming 20
my assistance, We carried the uneon-
soicus girl inside, and we Isved Lsr
face with water from the cold stream
that ran through the cavern.
Il won't tell you OF tina anxious
time We had OF II with ths stricke.
daughter; but she was well nursed ans
tended By the Indian women, and slow
ly came back to the world, and ts
health il not to good spirits We
gave up the mine to the Indians and
soon started OF together TO get back
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-27

wSan washing ivory or pearl han
d,ss Knives never put the haRdiss In
. az w.ter Clean the knife blade and
s,,Iekly dry each knife. Hever letting
sSs handle get wet. else they VIE sure
iy be dfseoiored.
A usas powdered eersx aided 70
Ia w.a,,sA. It rs said. wih gfve extra
sfiffuess 10 linen.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-27

of is enormous, only Al in 1000 con-
tracing an alliance in that decade,
while past 50 the chances still further
diminish, for the woman who hss eel
ebrsted the semi-eentennial OF her
birth has only nineteen chances in a
thousand.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-27

Young Girl Lot. in the woods.

Johanna Gursky. Crystal Falls.
Mich, girl who was lost in the woods.
was brought home the other morning
by a sheriff from a homestead near
Atkinson. She was seventeen days in
the woods without food, living On win
tergreen berries during the time.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-27

1t Is said, while she whcEe ears are
pink along the eurled rims and doHnJ
lobes Ia creature OF Sympathstie and
responsive temperament.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-27
Mr. Homeland WOMEN
&c OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
~" AND NATIONS.

aovn In Royal Blue BroadcIoth
'~rl.uusl Dressing oo"n-rh' Care
-. Redroom-Age and Marriage
-, oeokiag school
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-27

Mr.. Harris Lehman, q telegraph op-
orator on the Beech Creek district OF
the New York Central railway, locat-
ed at Garway. Pa, Clearfield county,
met with a distressing accident the
other day. Lehman was shooting on
an old army musket on the platform
of the depot. The target was a stump
in field near by. Remarking to a
friend that he would show him how
to shoot. Lehman loaded the gun with
ten inches Of powder. He was warned
by his companion that it was danger
Gus to discharge the gun with this
amount OF powder in it, but in spite
of the warning Lehman placed the
musket to his shoulder and pulled the
trigger. AS he did so the barrel ex-
ploded and his left hand was blown OF
at the wrist The injured man sank
TO the platform and was picked up by
companions snd carried into the depot
Money Lost in the Mails
About ten thousand dollars cash is
lost every year through being inelossd
in letters and mailed. the postofice au-
thorities being unable TO identity
either the sender or addressee. In ad-
dition 10 this something like ten thou
sand dollars is found loose in the mails
every year. 1t is officially styled
loose money"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-27
OUR COOKING SCHOOL.


BeSf koAl
Take l lb. beef steak Tor pieces OF
inferior kcsf). y ID. lean ham or bacon,
4 ID. bread crun bs, littie mere than
half a grated nutmeg. pepper and salt
to taste. Nince snd mix we'll to-
gether. adding two beaten eggs; make
in the shape Of a sausage roll: tie
very tightly in a cloth. and boil for
three hours. Glaze and serve cold.
SeraPple.
Boil any kind OF meat until tender.
Then separste from bones and chop.
Sprinkle with pepper and sage If de-
sired, and salt the liquor in which you
boil the meat. Put the chopped meat
back in thu liquor. and while boil
ing stir in .aeal until Of the con-
sistency of mnsh. Pour in milk creek,
and when cold slice and fry. 1t is
very nice for breakfast.
CoIiared Fowl
poil the fowl in sufficient water to
cover it until the meat comes of the
homes easily. The head and feet and
anv other bones may be boiled with
II to improve the stock, also a large
onion stuck with or 4 cloves and a
Suneh of herbs. Oil mould, place
round it slices Of ham or bacon cooked,
and three hard boiled eggs cut into
sl,css Gil the mould with the fowl cut
NJ IL pieces after removed from the
homes. Have soaked in readiness o.
~ isipslass. or gelatine in little water
for an hour. Add it TO IL pints OF the
stock. hot, with little sauce pepper
ssIt 70 taste. and pour over the meat;
All ouite full, and when cold turn out
into dish. This is delicious dish
Gov breakfast or supper. Rabbit may
be done in the same way ana Is e&-
esllent.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-27

The way to get over your troubles Is
to get under them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-24
Modern Woodmen.

Wheeling Camp, Modern Woodmen
of America, are preparing to celebrate
its first anniversary April 2Sth, by
having a social entertainment. While
the camp is young, yet 1t has now one
hundred members. and a number Of
new applicants for membership. The
principal feature of the organization is
to furnish insurance to its members
who must be preferred risks at a min
imum rate. The order confines its jur-
isdiction. also, to the h%ealthiest locali-
ties. There are now over 475, 900 mem
bers of the order. The officers of the
local camp is as follows:
Venerable Consul. Peter Coleman;
Advisor, L. P. Ihrig; Banker j. c. Nc
Kinley; Clerk, Duncan Mckay; Escort
W. ]. Armstrong: Waterman, @. w.
Tut, Sentry, Ed. Loos: Managers, DR.
r. McMillen, J.. J.. Sampsel and VIM
Klaproth. The camp meets every Mon
day evening at Odd Fellows Hall.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-24
D E WILL TURN OUT
And Act as Escort to Chaplain Child
wick on Monday.

And Act as Escort to Chaplain Child
wick on Monday.
The coming of Father Chadwick, who
was chaplain of the Inflated battleship
Maine, to this city next Monday, is
an event which is eagerly looked for
ward to, and the Auditorium of the
Carroll Club will doubtless be crowded
when he is introduced for the lecture
which he has delivered with so much
SUCCESS elsewhere. Father Chadwick is
said to be an eloquent and earnest
talker. and to invest his subject with
fascinating interest for his hearers.
Arrangements have been made by
the Cathedral High School Cadets to
turn out Monday, and act as an escort
to Father Chadwick. The cadets will
probably accompany him in the even
ing from his hotel to the Carroll Club
Auditorium.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-24
Cathedral Cadet. to Drtll.

The dress parade and competitive
drill of the Cathedral High School Ca
diets, which has twice been postponed
On account of inclement weather, will
take place next Monday afternoon,
The drill will take place on Fourteenth
street, in front of the school building.
1t will be witnessed by Father Child
wick. chaplain Of the Maine. who Is to
lecture at the Carroll Club Auditorium
Monday evening"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-24
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL.
Iron and Steel.


From Wall Street Journal.
1t can be said on the authority of q
producer of the finished material that
one Of the largest agricultural nipple
ment manufacturers of Chicago has
asked bids for 10000 tons of steel for
deliveries during the last half of 1900
Inquiries of that nature have been
common in past years at about this
season, and the closing of a few good
sized contracts in the near future fol-
delivery during the last half of the
year would therefore be wholly in
keeping with custom.
1t is a matter OF common observa-
ton, nevertheless, that the plain, or
binary everyday requirements OF
manufacture are necessitating more
liberal purchases week by week. The
slightly improved activity that was
noted a week ago has become more
pronounced. Each day a larger per-
centage of material is being bought
for quick delivery and a smaller per-
centage on old contracts.
There is nothing to indicate that the
volume of business this year will not
be eminently satisfactory. A certain
amount Of labor trouble is expected.
That it will continue indefinitely or
become very widespread is not likely
The consumption of material is not
checked except as interrupted by
strikes and lockouts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-24
CLERK ROBERTSON'S OFFICE

Deeds of Transfer, Deeds of Trust
and Marriage Licenses.
Three deeds of trust were left for
record yesterday.
A marriage license was issued to
Thomas McEvelley, aged 81, native OF
Cincinnati and resident of Wheeling;
and Barbara Davis, aged "a, of Wheel
ing.
Mary A. Schafer qualified as admin
istratrix Of the estate of Weuthin
Schafer, deceased. Bond, $1,000, Jas.
H. Emblem surety.
Deed dated March IA. 1900, from
Sarah R. Todd, of Baltimore, to VIM.
B. Hicks, conveying lot on the Island.
Consideration, $4,000.
Deed dated February 10, 1900, from
Peter Rhodes and others, heirs OF ]. S.
Rhodes, to w. B. Hicks, conveying lot
on Main street, between Ninth and
Tenth. Consideration, $12, 900.
Deed dated March 3, 1900, from VIM.
C. Hanes and wife to w. B. Hicks, con-
veying 80 feet on North York street.
Consideration, $3.50.
Deed dated January 10Th, 1900, from
Robert C. Dalzell and wife to w. B.
Hicks, conveying 81 feet 9 inches on
east side of Main street. Considera-
tion, $500!
Deed dated March goth, 1900, from
w. B. Hicks and wife to Franklin w.
Wagner, conveying lot on Wheeling
Island. Consideration, $500.
Deed dated March 9th, 1899, from
L. w. Blayney and wife to Mary C.
Ridgely, conveying n acre near
Roney's Point. Consideration, $500.
Deed dated February 21st, 1900, from
Henry Boergert and wife, of Cleve-
land, O., to Robert Rohrl, conveying
two lots on Nineteenth street. Con-
s~ideration, $1,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-24
NEEDS OF TIE DEPARTMENT
REVEALED AT THE ANNUAL TOUR
OF. INSPECTION OF THE
HOSE HOUSES.
COUNCIL FRI COMMITTEE
Made . Trip In the Patrol Wagon
Yesterday Afternoon, and the
Clerk Noted n improvements
Deemed Necessary ut the Different
Houses.

Yesterday afternoon the Council
committee on fire department made its
annual inspection Of the several en-
CINE and hose houses, preliminary to
the annual estimates for the depart
ment that will later be passed upon by
the finance committee of Council in
making up the appropriation ordi-
ance. The committee assembled at
the city building at 1870 o'clock, and
made the trip in the patrol wagon.
In the party were the following mem
bers of the committee: Chairman
Baird, Councimen Fox, Marschner,
Meyer, Beckett, Bachman. Others in
the party were the committees clerk,
William Nolte. City Clerk O'Brien,
Fire Chief R. D. Cline and Special Of
fcer Edward Elliott.
The Atlantic was the first house Wis
tied, and then these in turn: Hook
and Ladder, Niagara, Eighth ward,
Eleventh street Chemical, Island and
Vigilant. The committee also visited
the site of the Fort Henry hose house,
in the East End, and the recently laid
foundation was found to be in a de-
plorable condition, the concrete having
crumbled. 1t appears likely that a
new foundation will have to be laid.
The following is the list of wants"
submitted at the several houses:
MISUNDERSTANDING, new floor, oil
cloth in bedroom and bath room, CELL
ings whilewashed, front and side of
building painted.
Hook and Ladder-New floor down
stairs, so feet of street hose, 5 bed mat
resses, bed spreads, pillow slips, sheets,
towels, 2 glass globes, 2 door mats, Is
yards of carpet, exercise wagon, water
cooler, whitewash up stairs and down,
lumber for air shaft.
Eighth Ward-Ice cooler, whitewash
and paper. both floors, 6 chairs, /
washstand, 6 springs, 5 bedspreads, 6
pillow slips. 5 yards oilcloth, 8 mat
tresscovers, 2 rugs, 1 water heater 6
objectionbeds and mattresses.
Vigilant-New floor downstairs
drain pipe under stalls, stall fronts re-
paired, ceiling painted downstairs,
woodwork front painted, woodwork of
first floor painted, bath tub, wash
stand, so feet of street hose, new tram
way; bedroom hall and bathroom pa
pered, 5 bed springs, 6 chairs, front
doors to open outward.
Niagara-Paper and whitewashing,
bath tub and water heater, "a pillow
slips, 6 towels, f1ue repaired and sec
ond floor, front Of building repaired,
conductor repaired, iron work on tow
er painted, 6 chairs, window upstairs
painted, engine painted, lumber for
roof on bath room, 2 nozzles for Bah
cocks, so feet of street hose, canvass
for hose reel.
Eleventh street Chemical-Bath tub,
heater, paper and whitewashing, both
floors, 3 beds and mattresses.
Island-Building painted and Chin
neys repaired, new fence, new tire on
wheel, 6 chairs, wagon painted, heater,
bath tub, washstand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-24
High SCHOOL Notes.

The monthly meeting of the Wrsa
Major Literary Society was held yes
terday afternoon in No. 4. at the High
School. An interesting programme
was rendered, as follows:
Recitations-Rodney Crawford, Mary
Stanton and Bertha Mccullough.
Readings-Gardia Danvers, Emma
johnson. Grover Mason, Mary Meek,
Lillian Bremen.
Essays-Ben Stanton, Charles Reid,
Adelia Mayer, Bessie McCollough.
Extempos-Essie Ellsworth, Archie
Watson Ethel Mcconnell, Amy Miller,
EsteIla Scharf.
The paper read b. Editor Hesse vas
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-24
American steel Hoop.

A number ID Wheeling people are inter-
ested in American Steel Hoop which has
issued a statement Of assets and liabilities
10 December 81, 1893, as follows.
Assets
Pant. real estate. machinery etc. 50. 7T8,741
Stock on hand raw materials etc. 2,es5,sS
Bills receivable -*. 101.2 Us
Accounts receivable ...-.---... 2,36ss355
Cash .... 59z68S
Total ..... 81 - 81
Liabilities
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-24

enjoyed ~ az. ana was bis best 81
fort.
The last three days Of next week
win be open days at the High School
Starting Wednesday morning. 9 gem
eral review will be given in all the
branches taught.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-24
Wbeelin9 R&9ister
SPRING OPENING.
A False Report Corrected.


The following is sufficient answer to
reports which, for purposes of their
own, parties doubtless jealous of the
success Of the Mail Pouch Tobacco
Works, have circulated.
We shall, at any time. accept all
Mail Pouch Vouchers which you may
send us in exchange for articles listed
on same, no matter what the date OF
the series may be.
We shall also continue to furnish, on
similar terms as heretofore, all articles
listed on Vouchers packed in packages
of Mail Pouch Tobacco. You may de-
pend upon this regardless of false re-
ports which may be circulated to the
contrary in newspapers or otherwise.
THE BLOCH BROTHERS
TOBACCO COMPANY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-24

Instantly Killed.
Special to the Register.
HINTON, w. Va, March 23.-Lewis
Canterbury was struck by fast train
No. 4 this morning at Glade. seven
teen miles west of this city, and in
stantly killed. He was with the track
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-24
stone & THOMAS
Saturdays
attractions:

z You're thinking about a TAIL0R-MADE suit for this springs wear
> been thinking about 1t for some tme-been pricing suits a different
5 stores and examining their quality perhaps, but put off buying be-
g cause the season was backward. The approach of EASTER makes it
. necessary that you act quickly.
5 In our Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Department, on the second floor. we
= have owe 1000 TAILOR-MADE SUITS ready for your inspection
9 have 'em at every price ranging from $3.50 fr which we offer you a
5 finely tailored suit, made of all wool Covert or a black, blue or brown
z SERGE to $500.
8 it will interest you. OF course the higher you go, the better quality
g of goods and a more deliberately trimmed suit. But n o matter at
8 what price you will find the quality is of the best and the workman
5 ship first class in every detail.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-24
HAMBURGER BROS, ' .s'. s s'sl ia

walker at the time and both were
asleep. Canterbury being on the rail-
road track.
He was brought to this city, but II
is thought he has relatives at Glade.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-24
A THE T ON.
A Colored Thief Arrested for n Bel
I.fre Robbery.

I.fre Robbery.
The police were notified yesterday
that a colored boarding house in Bel
laire, had been entered by a thief, and
a quantity of clothing taken from
trunks belonging to two boarders by
the names of Grimes and Battle. The
thief was named is Paul Simpson, al
so colored.
Within a few minutes after the DO
lice we're notified. Officer Wells had ar
rested Simpson in the Second ward.
He was attired in the stolen clothing
when he was caught.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-24
w. r.. white & Co. Quotations.

The following quotations are furnished
by W. R White & Co, National Exchange
Bank Building:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-24

"Remember the Mafne.- Hear
Chaplain of the battIesbiu
@Maine," give his very i~nterestinr
account of it's destruction. Carroll
Climb Auditorium or Monday evening.
March Goth. Reserved seats now on
sale at Houses music store.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-24
The Hazlett Quotafion..

The following New York quotations were
received yesterday by Howard Hazlett &
Son, National Exchange Bank Building:
March Z3d 1910
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29
The Eclipse Calculated in 1249.
Baltimore Sun.

a cOlored diagram of the total eclipse
next, and a record of the calculations =
the eclipse, both made a half a century
ago, are the unique possessions of Mr.. e..
II. Norman. president of the Baltimore
Business College.
The diagram and calculations were
made by Mr.. Norman's father, Mr.. vii
liam Joseph Norman, and are dated De-
cember l, 1S49, when the elder Mr.. Nor
mar was a resident of Alexandria, Va.
for which meridian the calculations were
made.
In addition to diagrams showing The
the end Of the eclipse similar to those
published in the Sun of Saturday last.
Mr.. Norman prepared a diagram show
ing the orbits of the sun, moon and
earth IN their respective angles in rela-
ton to one another, together with the
the moon appears to cover it's light from
the earth.
Mr.. Norman wrote below the diagrams
the result of his astronomical calculations
as follows:
"A projection of an eclipse of the sun
TO occur on the 2Sth of May, 1900. Be-
ginning Of eclipse 81 minutes after Z
O'Clock a. m. Greatest observation 40
minutes after s and II minutes after 10.
Calculated for the meridian of Alexandria,.
Va"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29

tho chances for Il perfectly clear say
sroo not only from clouds. but from mlsi9'
Is nothing like so good as 1t Vi x -
Georgia. Alabama and North Caroiihi o'
~ oe,b cr Nav. II has been many years
lo eavs since a total eclipse was visible
over 4 norton of the earth surface
where climatic conditions We're 50 .
h1o for observation. The Popular Science
Monthly. in a similar article. states tha'
no chances for minimum cloudiness are
better in Georgia than in either OF the
other States.
The duration of the eclipse VIII be very
ebort lasting only from one to one ana Il
half minutes. but astronomers expect 10
occomrlish as much as they nave ever
done in other ATTITUDES where the dura-
tion Of the total eclipse was longer.
For purposes Of observation the FRO
lessor recommends Il ~spyglass OF ordinary
mower or even a good opera glass he
saws that instruments of low magnl1ylhs
rorer are better for this purpose than
large telescopes.