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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-18

ago and have been developing ever since.
While ii r. proving 20 be Of considerable
value II has already been discovered that
II will never approach the mines Of tho
Rand in richness. The gold from the Geo
long mine IS extracted first By steam
crushers, and then the tallings are treated
by the cyanide process. the gold coming or
IN the form Of black amaigam.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-18
.|DAHO'S PRETTY
HORSE QUEEN.
TUE CLEVER MISS KITTY WILKINS
HAS LASSOED A RICH, HAND
SOME HUSBAND.

Miss Kitty Wilkins, the Horse Queen of
Idaho. has made her mount important
roundup" and lassoed a husband. He is
William ]. ("Billy') Baker, Of the firm of
Best & Baker. brick contractors, of St.
Louis.
The wild West" and the "effete East
are 'branded" and 'lariated' all through
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-18

EngIand's Most Popular Books.
An Ingenious statistieian in England has
been computing the sales Of books in the
United Kingdom during the past year. and
has shown the results ok his investigations
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-18

SELF seated ut an easel. This sketch has
Just come to light and the story OF how
IL was done Is told by tho son OF the great
artist IN his charming book OF Life and
Letters The accompanying Illustration
SHOWS the nature of this unique little
drawing, which has made the Cancelled
check even more valuable than II was
when first drawn.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-18
Rhodesia's First Gold.

here are nine bars Of solid gold. repre-
senting the first yield taken from tho now
wen known Geelong mine In Rhodesia. IL
IS this mine that Cecil Rhodes and the
chartered Company acquired some time
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-18
MiIInia md III. CheoLr

When Mliials. the great English artist.
VINO oied recently received his first check
IN payment for painting. he was so over
Joyed that he sat down and sketched on
the back OF II humorous picture OF him.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-18
this romance of hearts.

this romance of hearts
Miss Wilkins, who rides straddle, and
in leather breeehes out among her herds in
the Idaho valleys and counts her horses
by the thousands of head, met Mr.. Baker
in st. Louis last year.
She went there with carloads of Western
bred horsefesh and sold 5000 in one con-
sgnment to the National Stock Yards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07

For Another Assfstanf AttOFney.
Mr.. Cannon has introduced a resolution
n the House providing that the Commits
bioners of the District of Columbia be au-
khorized to employ an additional assistant
TO the attorney for the District. with COM
bensation at a rate not exceeding $1,000.
Senator Mcmillan today reported bill for
he same purpose. 1t was passed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07

Racing at Benning track tomorrow, clos
ing day. over In time to allow early evening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07
Jackets and Golf Canes

A lot Of so Golf Capes,
in assorted shadings and
shapes; plain or with full
flare ruffle: but with that
flowing sweep that few
have and all should have.
These are worth $13.5O-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
New Facts Concerning wild Bea,,,.

A Twenty-ninth Ward public school
teacher, who has q sense of humor,
has culled some remarkable bits of in
formation from her examination
papers. Questions bearing upon the
habits of animals were found to be
particularly amusing. One small boy
declared, in a fit of poesy, that "the
lion is the queen of beasts" From
another, more practical, "the lion has
a great big mouth, and roars some-
thing fearful" One evident admirer
of that world-renowned hero, Colonel
Cody, tells us "the buffalo is one ami
NAL of the temperate zone, which be-
longs to the Wild Man." and adds:
"The horse is an animal what plays.
and dances as soon as he hears music"
Another brilliant one gives the some
what startling information that 'the
rhinoceros has a stout nose" and that
dogs is domestic animal, which
chews bones" We are also told: 1.-THE
llama is beast of burden, and we get
clothes or it's back" Another animal
evidently In the clothing business Is
the seal, which, we are informed.
"makes coats" Upon otner subjects
the answers were Qually as enlighten-
ing. The miner. we learn, always has
n donkey 10 pull him out of the mine,
| which is full of gas and chokes him."
philadelphia Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Fogs In California.

A correspondent explains that the
word "tule fog" which is often met
with In the weather reports of the
California section, Is meteorlogically
equivalent to fogs over marshes and
swamps, or the fogs of the lowlands
or valleys. The "tuleT Is a species of
bullrush occupying large areas of
swamp and overiiowed bottom lands
In California. The 'tule fog Is es'
sentially due to the cooling by radia-
ton during clear nights. At first the
vegetation cools by contact with the
leaves and branches. After this cool
air has settled quietly to the ground
IT cools still further by its own radia-
ton and by contact with the cooling
grass and leaves until fog is formed.
The particles of fog then cool by their
own radiation. and thus the layer OF
cold air grows upward and the fog
grows higher and higher until little
after sunrise.-Chicago Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
A WHlsTLlNC SPIDER.
Mr.. Peters. OF East Brookfleid, Regrets the
Behavior OF an Accomplished Insect.

Near East Brookileld, Mass, III. A.
Peters, one of the owners of the Lash.
away dairy farm on the Spencer road
while on his way to Spencer captured
an immense spider of unknown spc.
cies.
When Mr.. Peters first saw the spi.
der, which was making bee line over
the public highway for East Brook.
field, he was so amazed at the sight
that he rubbed both eyes several times
before he could realize that the mon.
ster was reality.
Then, hastily grasping an empty
glass jar Peters jumped from the
wagon and was about TO make the
stranger prisoner, when he was star.
tied by the distinctly audible whistle,
emanating from the insect.
Instantly flock of minute fac.sim.
Hes of the peculiar spider came rush.
ing from all directions, clambered up
the legs of the big spider and hid them
selves in the fuzzy hair on its back.
This was more than Peters could
stand, especially as after securing her
young, Mrs. Spider assumed a defen-
sive attitude.
Peters thrust the mouth Of the jar
over the whole family of spiders and
made them prisoners. Hundreds have
since viewed the monster and its off.
spring, and all are puzzled.
The body of the large spider is one
and n half inches in length. The body
is black and is supported by eight pow
erful legs, each two inches long. The
head is supplied with powerful-looling
Jaws, from which two feelers, one-half
inch in length protrude. The beady
ewes are let black.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Noise Cnused by Lightning.

"It is singular" remarked man
from New Jersey. who saw from the
postofiice the lightning strike the flag
staff of the Tract Society's building,
"how the roar of thunder is greater
the farther away the bolt strikes, il
it strikes anywhere near. Now. that
crash" and he nodded at the Tract
building, twas like the report Of a
great gun. If it were nearer 1t would
be sharper, but more like rifles crack
than of a thirteen-incher.
mot long ago the lightning struck
twice within few yards Of me. took
shelter from rain in at shed out
our way. During the storm ! saw just
outside two prongs of fire dart into
the earth. for all the world like a
serpent's tongue. Each dart was SIM
ultaneous with n sound like the sharp
crack of mighty whip Then fol.
lowed a receding roll Of thunder Chat
grew greater rs it rolled away. That
was n hair-raislng experience. On
ming strike, but at distances where
the sound followed at distinct inter.
walls, and the farther away, as 1 have
said, the greater was the roar.
II imagine man struck by lightning
doesn't hear any sound at ALL"
This was said as seriously as IL the
speaker didn't recognize the incongru
ity of the remark.--New York Mail
and Express.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08

A bill which goes into effect In
Massachusetts, January. 1904, pro
vides for the purchase of from 1900
to 2500 acres in some tract, at cost
of not over $4,000 and the eXpendi-
ture of not over $4,000 is permitted
for the erection of buildings for the
dwellings of the insane. Thus there
will be a state colony of the insane,
living in small numbers in separate
cottages. 1t is expected that the able
bodied insane will be set to work on
land. as they are able to do, and this
will be better for them than being
kept in comparative idlcness.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Interesting Owl Story.

Mr.. Steve Ritchie, of Balltown, tells
the Observer an interesting story. For
years n family of owls of the large
In big hollow tree near the Ritchie
residence. Recently one of Mr.. Rifch.
les sons succeeded I'm capturing one
of the young owls. He placed the
bird In n large cage. and II apparently
enjoyed its captivity. The other day
young Ritchie concluded to capture
one of the old owls, and with this
end In view he attached steel trap
to the cage containing the young bird,
and placed the outfit at the base of
the old hollow tree. When he went
to investigate next morning he found
that one of the old birds had been
caught by the foot in the steel trap.
He also discovered that Il had, i'm some
manner, succeeded In getting a rab.
bits head into the cage for food for
its offspring. The old owl Is an i'm.
mense specimen and has horns nearly
five inches in length. During the week
young Ritchie succeeded in capturing
the male owl. The latter visited the
cage containing the young owl, and.
after depositing large portion of rat.
tlesnakc for its food proceeded to get
caught In the steel trap. He Is very
large, and is pompous old fellow.
At intervals he blows himself up and
struts like a turkey gobbler.-Bards-
town Wy.) Observer
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08

Great Britain produced nearly three
fourths of the new shipping built last
year. The exact figures, which In
clude the war vessels, are: For the
world, 2,247,5 tons, of which Great
Britain constructed 1,7G3,0li tons.
The United States is credited with n
trine less than one-eighth, and the rest
of the world with little more tnan
one-eighth.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08

Education is making rapid strides
toward solving the Indian problem in
this country. The Chickasaws have
five colleges and the Greeks 10. The
Choctaws have no colleges, but have
160 common schools In which the
higher branches are taught. The ex-
pense of educating the Indians is
borne by the federal government.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08

The census will be completed this year
and the next succeeding Congress will
be chosen on the basis of the appor-
tionment following the 1000 census.
and there viii be reapportionment
of Presidential electors at the same
time.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Chinese Interpreted.

Kiang and ho--river.
Hai-sea.
Pe-north.
Kin--capital.
Si-west.
Nan-south.
Pei-white.
Tsin-place.
Tien-heavenly.
Chu-pearl.
Kow-mouth (of river, as Hankow).
Hoang-yellow.
Yang-ocean.
Tse-son.
Fu-provincial department capital.
Hlen-signifies residence of district
ofticial.-Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08

One of the most remarkable evolu-
lions of trade during the last four years
has been the tremendous advancement
made by the products of our blast
furnaces in competition with the Eng
lish product.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08

In speaking of literature as career
for the ambitions aspirant In the world
of letters, the New York Times says:
"Style is the man." 1t is not the boy.
1t Is the reflex of the mature mind,
the embodiment of thought which no
longer stumbles, but walks with sure
feet, and makes for itself broad and
beautiful path of words. Let those
who are wondering why their effu-
sions do not burst into print at once
stop and consider whether they
really have anything particular to say
and then whether they have any par
ticular way of saying it, There are
more persons with something to say
(peshaps not something immortal, but
still worth saying, than there are
with n genuine mastery of literary ex-
preston. The latter does not come
by nature; neither does it come with
experience. 1t comes only by practice.
and not an easy practice at that 1t
was that most literary of all recent
writer's. Robert Louis Stevenson, who
said that the man not willing to spend
whole afternoon In search of the
right word to express an idea was un
fit for the business of literature
"Style is the man." but tho man tried
out. Let disappointed aspirants con-
slider that
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Just Try IL For FINN.

Let any one write word ON a piece
of paper (when you are not loollingl
and let him place weight upon II
so that you cannot see what Is written
You undertake TO tell what Is upon the
paper without touching it.
The answer is that the weight Ii
upon the paper
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08

"I'm Sol Woolge," said the man,
continuing his feast; that's who I
am"
"And who might Sol woolge be?"
said Lefty scornfully.
The man, VINO had n not unklndly
face. gave Lefty a knowing wink,
which completed her evaporation.
I'm the man In possession" he said.
"I thought you mightn't like It men,
toned before the servant, miss"
'Missp" said the young wife, draw
ing herself up, II am Mrs. Darrellr'
beg pardon. ma'am. OF course I
Well, I'm put in by Mr.. Sharp, the
landlord, for two-quarters' rent. I'm
the brokers' man."
That night the young couple sat long
over their meal. which 10 must be con-
ceded was not particularly cheerful
one. But the tea did Lefty good. and
| Darrell put the best face he could on
tain as much 90 possible the spirits Of
his self-reproachful wife.
At last the meal, such as Il was, was
concluded. and Lefty had just risen to
ring the bell for the removal of the
tea things when the postmau's knock
resounded through the house.
"a letter from father perhaps" said
the young wife dreariiy, for she knew
how hopeless it was to expect aid from
that quarter
Sally entered with the letter-a large,
formal-looking blue document, which
Darrell took mechanically.
II do not know the writing" he said;
sit looks like lawyers letter. Can
there be more trouble I'm store for us?"
Lefty clasped her hands convulsively
together, while her husband opened
the letter.
"Oh, Lefty, dearest, listenw
And he read:
Bedford Row, March 4, 1S95.-Sir:
We have to acquaint you with the de-
cease of your maternal uncle, Joseph
Stuart, of Balbadoes. His will has
been since duly proved by the execu-
tors.
Our clients will gave us instructions
on the realization of his personal es.
tate to nand over to you the sum of
$500 out OF the proceeds of the sale of
certain consols by his executors.
That sum having been placed in cur
hands by those gentlemen we shalhhave
pleasure I'm handing over the same TO
you If you will favor us with a call at
our office on Thursday next, the 9th
inst between the hours of 10 n. m.
and p. IN. We are, sir, your obedient
servants,
GOLDSTRAw & STOCK.
so Frank, Frank! how providential,"
exclaimed Lefty. Can such good for
tune be trueT
"Yes, dear, It is certainly true. I'm
sorry for my uncle, though. But still,
as never saw him cannot be ex-
pected to grieve much or to shed croc-
odile tears at his decease. And now /
must go and speak to the brokers'
man, and then I'll go around to Mr..
Sharp at once.
OF course Mr.. Sharp (who had been
indulgent, but really wanted his
money! was appeased by the sight Of
Messrs. Goldstraw & Stocks letter,
and the brokers' man was withdrawn
that very night.
The severe lesson was not lost upon
Lefty, who, after all. was n trueheart-
ed. estimable little woman, saving for
her one fault-over-love for Dress
Chicago Times Herald
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Violin Attachment.

An Englishman has designed novel
violin, having its sounding chamber
replaced by a small circular drum.
from one edge of which projects me-
tallic bell through which the sound is
being mounted over the inner end of
the bell.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
An opening For Reform.

In Madagascar women are not al.
lowed to pray. The men do it-prob-
ably on the theory that they know
what they want
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08

The present lord chancellor of Eng
land has come in for rare piece of
good luck. According to historical
usage, a new great seal is minted
when n new sovereign comes to the
throne, the old one becoming
the property of the lord chancellor Of
the day. 1t has, however, come to
pass among other results of the
Queens long reign that the great seal
is so worn out as to necessitate new
one. The order for it was given some
time ago, and the work is now COM
pleted. Thus, for the first time in
more than three-score years great
seal, with all the historical associa-
tions connected with it, reverts to the
ownership of a private individual.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
MY FRIEND.
M MAroAnrr p. sAyosryn

Hunger that ached and famine that craved; I;
Courage the face Of the foe that braved;
blushed;
Silence the bitter complaint that hushed-
What do they matter? The world goes by,
We still have each other, my friend and I,
We yet have each other, on sea or shore,
Can mortal desire q JOY the more?
-Harpers Bazaar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Just in Time


SUPPOSE you
want me to look
as dowdy as an
old Guy Fawkes,
thenr' said Lefty
Darrell, pettish-
ly, to her young
husband. as they
sat over their
early breakfast
table. you're
always grumb-
ling il | Law out a
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08

The cotton manufacturing industry
of the south is today the dominant
business of the region; 1t is develop
ing as no other industry in America
has ever developed; 1t is recognized by
the farmers, as well as by the
banker and the merchant, as essen
tlal to the highest development of the
commercial, financial and agricultural
interests in the south. 1t represents
an investment of nearly S150,000,000
against SCI. 100000 ten years ago. In
its growth the southern farmer sees
the creation of towns and cities,
which furnish home market for all
his diversified products and a home
market for his cotton in competition
with foreign and New England buy
ers, and always to his profit. The la-
boring element sees in the growth of
cotton mills the rapid increase in
the demand for operatives, so that
tens of thousands of people who have
heretofore been compelled to live in
idleness by reason of the lack of EN-
ployment now find steady and profit
able work in cotton mills, while the
merchant and the banker see In it q
broad expansion of southern trade and
a vast increase in the wealth Of this
section, observes the New York Sun.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-01

charge Visitors aud letters OF inquiry are wei.
coined and given courteous attention and in.
formation free.
All Souls unyersalist Church--rinc street. be-
tween Adams and jefferson avenues Rev o.
H. Bearlsley, pastor; residence, $40 Adams ave-
nue. Morning service, 1910. Subject, "Motlern
Liberalism; What Shall We Call IL; Instinct or
Faith" Evening subject. "rhc fuRnent. I"
Sunday school at 1i.sO. Mrs. =. Benjamin, SUI
pcrinten,lcnt Come and Join us Special meet
ings begin Monday evening, December .. All
are invited to attend.
Calvary Reformed church. Monroe avenue and
Gibson street-Rcv. Marion l.. Fror. pastor
Services Sunday 1890 a. IN. and $50 p. NJ Sun.
day school, 1l.i5 n. M; Christian Endcavor. 46
p. m. Morning s.,Iect. Behold! lie Coneth;"
evening, "lnterme,liate State and IL There a
Purgatofy?'
Railroad V. NJ. G.. A.--professor W. c. plum.
ley will address the meeting ut 3.l5 p. m. Rail.
road men and their families are assured Of a
cordial welcome.
Tile Free Mctlodist-Rev. u. \. Santmirc will
preach in Finns chapel Sunday q, 1890 and 80
All are welcome.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-01
INSTRUCTION.

!. Wealth and honor cannot satisfy the soul
Uuke vi; ai-2j). In its better hours come
aspirations that provoke anxious questionnes,
2. One may he lovely without Christ Verse 81,
polished after pattern, conioimed TO rules,
approved by human nlaNims, but something is
lacking ii the thought OF following Him awak-
ems sorrow. 3. Money given to the poor Is bet
ter than money corup,ing the heart, but money
held for Christ is better We may be stewards
OF His bounties a Pet. iv: 1O). 4. The en-
change OF gold ior heavenly treasure is good
barter Gain is not godliness, but Sodlness
in gain q Tim. vi; %. 8. Let the church learn
that Jesus does not measure men by their bank
accounts. The Gospel is not a ieyeng how,
ever but Il purifying and elevating force. O.
Men must come TO Jesus rightly to be helped
Ills goodness proves divinity; His divinity de-
mands surrender That surrender must be on
Ills terms. Ills terms are not arbitrary, but
according to mans needs. 7. 1t is hard, hut
possible through Divine grace, to make mel
low loving wealth. 10 love Jesus Rich men,
with renewed hearts, fishermen and rulers this
is Christian socialism, the need oi ;hs day Of
mammoth fortunes and labor strikes PROV
NXii % RciormeIs.> the true watchwold IS
Christ's call Follow Me- /"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-01
T0mn0rrOW'S Services
Methodist Episcopal.

Elm Park church-Prayer aud praise service
at 0,8O reception of members and preaching by
the pastor, Z, NJ Gifiin, D. d. at 1880 a. m. At
IL M, halfhour Bible study in Sunday school
room, Sunday school at . and Epworth league
at $50 p. III. AT 73O thanksgiving song ser,
vice and short address by the pastor.
At the Mission, 1910 Pine street. Sunday school
at a, m. and Epworth league at $50 p. m.
Simpson Methodist Episcopal chnrcll-Rev. j.
Is. Sweet, ID. d., pastor, Morning prayers, $50;
preaching service, 1890, sermon by the pastor;
Sunday school, ~; Junior Epworth league, $50;
young mems meeting, a. Epworlh league, $50;
evening service, 7.3O Al the evening service
Mrs. l.. g. Miller, who has mad wide experi.
ence among the Indians, and is an eloquent
speaker, will deliver the address under the aus.
pices OF the Womcns Home Missionary society.
All seats free, A welcome to ALL
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev, James BennnSer pastor Preaching service
at 1880 Subject 'of sermon, '"rhe Successful
Reign of Christ Glass meeting at H. 30; sun
day school at p. M; Juniors at 3 p. m Ep-
worth league at $50; leader, Anna Laister.
Evening preaching service at $50. Subject OF
sermon, "ln the Garden with the Angel" A
welcome for all.
Providence Methodist EpiscOas. chureh-The
Brotherhood of ST. Paul meets at 10 a. m.
Pastors subject at 1910, SIS Christ Unchange-
ableY II so, How VIII That Effect Me?" sun
day school at p m.; EpwoIth league at 6.45
p. m, topic Spending Time and Taking Arms