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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-08

Sunday. June 9Th. at Wheeling Park
the following programme will be given:
l. March-"k. of P."..................Lo sey
g Overture-'"ranered' ............ Rossini
g. (a) The Palms. solo for bari
Mr. J. Yahn.
(b) c h arr c ri ic-"Alabama
s. Caprice Heroique-'Le Reveil du
Lion .......................... kontsky
g. Piccolo Solo-"The Turtle Dove.
Mr. ]. Huml
Louis Granat. the Great American
Whistler
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-08

New Patterns Soft Bosom Dress
Shirts, for 4Sc, ut McFnddcn's.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22
Throws Away Diamonds,

In q tit of abstraction John Davis.
member of a firm of diamond mer-
chants, While walking down Vittoria
street on Il recent morning pulled an old
envelope out of his pocket and COM
menced to tear it up. When he reached
the last section the terrible factdawned
on him that it was the envelope in
which were some 1000 small diamonds,
valued at $500, and that he had been
sowing these broadcast over a public
thoroughfare.
The news spread with llghtning-like
rapidity. shopkeepers locked ur and
came to the more lucrative OCCUPATION
OF picking up diamonds, while fo. a
mile around an errand boy at his ori:..n-
airy work vas a phenomenon. Such a
scraping of the street with knives and
sticks had never been seen. AS it hap
pened most of the loose stones went
down the cellar grating of a jewelers.
shop. Ingenious youths 1ished for
them with a piece of soap attached
to q stick and reeled in three prizes at
4 time. Others sat in the gutter sort
ing an anXiously guarded handful of
dirt. Still the crowd grew. At one
period over 1900 lads were to be seen
hard at work. From noon TO 4 o'clock
the street was nearly blocked.-London
Express.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22
to do with the three rebel prisoners"'
asked Sir John

to do with the three rebel prisoners: ~
asked Sir John.
This is what / have asked myself
Does he know them|' There was
cvinced the Slightest degree of astonish-
ment in the manner of the speaker.
Yes, and how he became acquainted
with them I don't know"
We'll, we'll, it is n matter OF indiffer-
ence to us. captain. They will be hung
there can be no question of that"
POUNDS! / am not too sure of that.
Sir John. The colonel has great inlu-
ence with Lord Howe
Admitting that he has, why should he
exercise it in the interest of this singular
party who are inimical of his Kins::"
"Ihat is a part of the mystery | cam
not fathom. Some strange circumstance
or freak of fortune has thrown them to-
gcther. There is mystery about it which
L cannot solve. He seems more especial
ly interested in the woman. Molly Pitch
er, and Captain Fitzgerald. I have
heard an unauthenticated rulnor which
states that. Fitzgerald's father was an
Irish gentleman and served in the Eng
lish army in India. That when Colonel
Chaster was very young in the service
they were friends. and he has ever since
been interested in the family. But. Sir
John, there is another party in Jail OF
whom ! have not told you-one who may
add more to the mystery. lie is an East
Indian who is charged with an ATTEMPT to
poison some of the officers. Have Won
ever heard of Obejah Salib, the Uindoo
snake charmerT'
There was for an instant n p%ercepti-
BILE pallor on the face of Sir John: then.
after mature deliberation. he remarked
that the name had a familiar sound ON
his ear.
"Obejah Sahib is in Philadelphia-in
prison. and, as if to add to the mystery,
Obejah sahib and the three spies are.
for some reason. warm friends
The thin, white lips of the listener
were compressed, and. for Il single in
slant, an unpleasant expression rut,ed his
face.
What has all that to do wit hmc. cap
tain?' he asked.
II don't know. ! have given you some
mysterious facts, and it is for you to
know whether they will have any influ-
'ence on you or 2ot. | have come this
morning to insist on an early marriage
with your niece. 1t seems to me that
such a marriage is absolutely necessary
to the safety and welfare of both of us.
We have n hold IN her that will force
her consent"
May l ask what this hold is?"
The Yankee spy will be condemned to
death. We may have to interccde for
him in order to secure her consent"
Amelia Harcourt was sitting in her
apartment, her fearful face turned to-
ward the east window through which the
morning sun was streaming. She had
scarcely slept or ate since she had learn
ed of the capture of Maurice, big Sam
Moulton and Molly Pitcher. There came
q light tap at her door, and she rose and
opened it.
Good morning. Miss Harcourt; 1 hope
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

Eoys in a bookstore.

y true story is told in the family of q
certain Boston bookseller which has tc
do with the holiday time. just before
Christmas the little boys OF the house
hold We're told that. as a treat. they
might so down to their fathers place of
business and look over the books. 1t
was a treat, indeed. in anticipation. for
reading was their cEiefest joy.
The day came. and joyfully did the
little lads take their way downtown.
They We're turned loose in the big es.
Enlistment among books big and little.
There Were chiidren's books ard de.
lightfully illustrated ones for happy
Older folks. There they We're left t.
their own devices, and presently for
gotten.
When the time for lunch came round,
their father remembered with a start
that TWO little guests We're with him.
He looked about: they were nowhere
to he seen. He made his way round
the crowded shop. and finally came
upon them in an unoccupied corner. in.
dustriously reading. One had Swiss
Family Robinson" and the other Rob.
inson Crusoe."
Did you get tired of looking roundy'
he asked. 2.
One boy glanced up shyly. Evident.
ly he felt that he had not been quite
equal TO the situation. but he must tell
the truth.
I'VE found these most the frs,
thing" he said, 80 we sat down and
began to read"
But you have those at homer
Yes, papa, but We like them best"
Queer little souls, so very like grown
up humanity! They had been Devil.
dered by the riches about them, and SO
had returned to the familiar and dear.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22
= CHAPTER MI.

A month has elapsed. and we invite the
reader to the bedchamber of Sir John
Harcourt, in the Darrah house. AS was
his habit, Sir John was brealifasting in
bed. His chocolate and toast stood upon
a little table at his elbow; books and
newspapers lay ready AT his hand upon
the coverlet. The newspapers OF the day
We're inferior to the press of the present,
yet there We're items of interest in those
stirring times. One item which p%articu-
larly caught the languid attention of the
knight was:
Colonel Roland Chester, late of the In
dia service. but now in America, has been
transferred from New York to Philadel-
phia."
why didn't he stay in New York or
India: This compels me to more discre-
ton" muttered Sir John. But here is
more cheerful news. My friend Of Wing
persuasion has been caught at last and
his fate is certain. l am not surprised.
And his mysterious friend in petticoats,
the notorious Moll Pitcher. l am not sur
prised; and the giant rebel horseman,
whom tradition says has split open a
hundred skulls with his sabrNit is all
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

very well. They will be hanged in due
course of events. 1t is all the fortunes of
war. lis the very best thing that could
possibly happen to them"
There was Il knock at the door and
someone called out that he had urgent
business with Sir John Uarcouri. which
admitted of no delay.
Come in" said Sir John. who recos-
nizcd his early visitors voice.
"Sir John said Captain Sanford, who
had acknowledged with a how the invita-
ton to be seated, II have just come from
the prison.
"-And may.l ask if it is true as report
ed that three certain rebels who have
made themselves notorious are confined
thcre?"
"'Thc.y arc"
You saw them?'
With my W eyes"
And what will he their fate?"
"linying been captured within orr
lines, unless strong appeals should be
made to Gen. Howe, they will suffer the
fate of common spies"
Painfully toying with the teaspoon, his
placid. mnrufilcd face smoothed by a
smile Of enjoyment. Sir John asked.
And who. pray. will interfere in their
favor
The cautious officer gave. the room Il
sweeping glance to be assured they were
alone, aud then took up the paper which
Sir John had been reading. He looked
up the news item concerning the transfer
of Col. Roland Chester's regiment from
New York TO Philadelphia. and asked:
Have YOU read tiat:'
II hnrn rnnl it llt ,ulnt cnn L. Ln-a
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22
CHATTER X1.-lCon,inned.,

A[N
Molly, he whispered, go 'rouni and
enter at THE front door; well surround
EN-. Get between EN- and their swords
and pistols. And III bust in on 'cm like
n batterin rain.'
Molly nodded, smiled and glitled around
the house. In a few moments she was nj
the door. She softly pushed it open. and
with y cooked pistol in each hand. sliled
inside 10 Tie spot whore the arms of
the Tories lay in & corner.
A loud er,isl at The rear door stan led
nil within. Before the Tories could rise
from the iibie. Tie door burst open and
the giant form OF u man lcapcd into the
apartment. holding Il cleaning sword in
one hand. and . cooked pistol in the 9TH
err, while n q voice OF thunder ne shout
ed:
"Surrcnder, or You are dead mem"
SO sudden and unexpected was The ap-
pearance OF the giant trooper that :i,c
Six Tories We're completely petrihcd. TIE
thunder Of Ills stentorian tones had scarce
died on The air. when a finer vo.ce. but
none the loss irin, from an opposite dircc-
ton echoed,
"~Surrcndori"
a glance IL that direction revealed The
terrible Molly Pitcher with a cooked lis
tot IN each hand, the muzalcs so pointed
that each man WAS sure that he was The
target for her aim.
Meanwhile sam Moulton. who seemed
to I'VE Ike a mountain before his ere
mics. was talking all the while rs If in
command Of . regiment.
surround EN-, boys! Keep a close
lookout fnr en-, and shoot the first man
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

lIoHl tHlS CLASS OF
people. Miss Carrie Thomas, in speak
ing of Pe-ru-na. says: II have used Pc
ru-na with splendid results. Would not
be without it. No money would hire
me to have a settled cold or chronic
cough. or ll~oarseness. Catarrh is the
most dreadful thing that could happen
to one of my profession. Pe-ru-na is
my shield and protector against this
most undesirable disease.'-Carrie
Thomas.
If you do not derive prompt and sat.
isfactory results from the use of Peru
ma, write at one to Dr.. Hartman. Civ.
ing a full statement of your case. and
he will be pleased to give you his valu.
able advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman. President bf
The Hartman ~Sanitarium, Columbus
Ohio.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

dead in his tracks who tries to escape.
OF lifts a baud toward Il wepin.." Then.
addressing the captives. he resumed: by
jung. I We don't act as quiet and mild as
wee bits of lambs. III order my lads t.
open fire on We. II one o We so much as
scfecches. or crooks a finger. down the
hull gang 20. What dye say: will We
surrender"
The Tory chief. assuming a sort of dig
nifty which he supposed an officer should,
began:
"Well-ahcm, before we surrender, We
should like to know to whom we are sur
rendering
Me. By Sing, roared Sam.
We'll, who are you?"
Il am Lieutenant Sam Moulton, of the
Continental Light Horse, and in the name
o George Washington, l command you
to surrender. II that amt enough to CON
vince We, We'll let fly a whirlwind O. lead
en- balls. What are ye goin' t do? Quick.
One, two. three"-
1--WE surrender
That's sensible. Now, farmer, haven't
ye got some good, strong cord in the
house? Bring it quick, for my boys out
side are giftin' mighty impatient TO be at
Some KIND O hlsincSS.'
The farmer soon brought good, strong
cords. and the giant in the doorway set
him to tying the prisoners. When escape
was made utterly impossible. Molly and
Sam held 4 short conference, which re-
suited in the captor ordering the horses
of the captjves to be brought ont and
saddled.
The disgust of the Tories can be better
imagined than described at discovering
that their captors were only two in mum
Der, and one of them Il 1t was
humiliation so deep that some gave vent
to curses and groans.
1t was high noon before the Valley was
reached and the captives turned over to
the proper officers. and the dispatches
given to General Washington.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

Hon. David Meckison is we'll known,
not only i'll his own State. hut through
out America. He began his political
career by serving four consecutive
tsrms as Mayor of the town in which
lie lives, during which time he became
widely known as the founder of the
Meekison Bank of Napoleon. Ohio. He
was elected TO the l'ifty-tifth Congress
by Il very. large majority, and is the
acknowledged leader of his party in his
section of the State.
Only II flaw married the otherwise
complete success of this rising states
man. Catarrh With its ~insidious an
proach and tenacious grasp. was his
only unconquered foe. For thirty years
he wagcd unsuccessful warfare against
this personal enemy. At last Pe-ru-na
came 10 the rescue, and he dictated the
following letter to DIR. Hartman as the
result:
II have used several bottles of Peru
ma and feel greatly benefited thereby
from my catarrh of the head. | feel en-
Outraged to believe that il l use it Il
short time longer l will he able to fully
eradicate the disease of thirty years
standing. Yours truly,
DAVID MEEsSIsON.o
Many people can tolerate slight ca
tarrllal affections. a little h%oarseness.
II slight cough. a cold in the head. or a
tritling arrangement of the digestive
organs, do not much disturb the aver
age person in his business. But this is
not true of the public speaker or stage
artist. His voice must always be clear.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

people. Only 40 years old. he has man.
aged 10 work himself up from ii mere I'M
dcrpaid railway clerk to the high post he
now occupies. His ability, however, as IL
MASTER of business and finance, is admit
teddy high.
Miss Alice Roosevelt. the oldest child
of the Nice-nrcsiacnt, made her formal
appenrnnce in society mt the inangl1rn-
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

S"''AN''' ''sNtRos' elected provisional
president. The old Cuban patriot is said
to be of noble Spanish birth. His title is
alleged to be Marquis de Belancourt, but
not Al great deal is known of his personal
history owing to the secluded life he has
been forced to live while working for his
country's freedom. He is now about 76
years old.
-:
Serge Yulevich De White, the Russian
minister of finance who raised the tariff
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

7 = VI h0"f1' TT. 'lhU mas proved his
possession of fighting blood on many oc.
casions. BY profession he is a journal.
list. being editor and proprietor of a news.
paper with the warlille name of the Sligo
Champion. Mr.. McI1ugh has ALWAYS been
prominen. as an Irish Nationalist and has
twice been imprisoned under the Irisl,
coercion act. He is now II years old.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22
Water on the brain can sometimes be
avoided by using an umbrella.
Telephone over Wire Fenc.,

The long wire fences which many
Australian herd owners have been
compelled to make to protect their
lands from the rabbits are now used to
a great extent as telephone conductors
by which the neighbors communicate
with each other. In many cases the
distance covered is as great as four
teen miles. Although the wires are
somewhat effectively insulated, they
perform their function in an excellent
manner,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

of this country.
They have come to
regard Pe-ru-na as
indis ponsable to
their success. Their
profession is so eX-
acting that it re-
q uires perfect
health in every par
ticular. They. re-
gard Pe-ru-na IS
their friend and
safeguard. Many
letters are received
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

form Il ministry. is
not unknown to the
American i'cople.
He did all he could
as Statesman and
journalist sto pre-
vent the war with
this country and to
bring about Il peace
after war had be-
gun But his wise
words were wasted
on the s II IL $ h
mind. In all the re-
lmarkable corrup-
ton of his coun-
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

on American manu-
features in retalia-
ton for the Amcri-
can tariff on Rus
sian beet sugar, is
statesman who
has had as many
Fps and downs as
amy man. of his
prominence in Eli
rope. He is IL pro-
duct of the common
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22
The Important Thing.

ST am thinking" she said, of writ
ing a novel. How would you advise me
to begin? Would it be better to have
the plot all worked out before l start
the story. or let it develop as 1 go
along?"
"Oh," lie replied, 81 wouldn't bother
of minor details of that kind. First get
a publisher who can sell 10000 copies
before you begin writing. The rest'll
come easy."-Chicago TimesAHerald.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

ton ball i'll Wash
ington. She is the
daughter of MIR.
Rooscvelt's fl
Wife. Miss Roose-
welt is Ii years of
age. and Il tall,
graceful girl of the
blonde type. bear
ing Il striking re-
semblallcc 10 her
father. Mrs. Rocsc-
welt and her II
children remained
in Washington just
II week, then Went
10 their home at
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22
When the stubborn Irish members were
thrown out of the House of Commons the
other morning it took the united efforts

of nineteen "bob-
bics'' 10 accomplish
the removal of Pat
rick Aloysius Nc.
Hugh, the stalwart
IN g m Der fro
North Antrim. Mr..
McHush has been
in Parliament for
o than ten
years. He is a man
of sturdy figure
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22
John G. Milburn. president of the Pan.
American Exposition. is one of the prom.

incnt lawyers of
Buffalo and is re-
garded as one OF
the most capable
men of affairs in
western e York.
lie is IL native of
England and came
to America ut the
age of IS. The OK
ecutive head of the
big fair takes a.
high view OF the
function of the
great enterprise OF
which he is one OF
the leading spirits.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22
Senior Salvador Cisneros, who has been
the most prominent figure in the consti-
tutional deliberations in the Havana con.

ventlon, has been
conspicuous in all
the revolutions of
the island against
the rule of Spain.
In 1879 Cisneros
went to New York,
where he made his
living as u retail
merchant.
Early in the last
revolution, while he
vas still abiding
with friends in
New York, he was
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22
CHAPTER MILL

departure Amelia sobbed for a moment
then. taking from her pocket a bit OF
paper. size read:
Don't fail To he at the old stone house
Oh the hill tonight: watch for the sig
nal
She brushed the tears from her eyes
ana hcnvcd Il hopeful sigh. For hours
SHAT day she watched the old stone house
as if it WAS the only hope left. 1t stood
on the hi! nearly II quarter OF Il mile
away. and had been deserted since the
comnenccincnt OF the war. Frequently
British outposts halted there on their way
to and from the picket line. y light seen
there never excited suspicion. and when
the light CLEANED from one of the win.
dows for II few moments that night. nc
one save Amelia dreamed it was a signal.
lllrriedly DOMINIC her wraps. she left
for the house unseen. and rapidly made
her way IN the hill on which the deserted
building stood.
With wildly beating heart she tapped
on the door.
There came the sound of footsteps NOV
ing within. and the next moment the door
was opened by a man about fifty wears
of age. in the uniform of a colonel in
the English army.
Come in. dear child. and do not loo!,
so frightened. You will not be harmed"
II have no fears for myself" she an.
swered. fixing her eyes on the kind face
which heamed upon her with Il look akin
to affection. The ma, had large blue
eyes. Il plain. open. honest c~onntenance.
which indicated Il certain nobility of char.
actcr.
II assure yoii. my dear girl. you have
no need of fear, for l will see that no
harm bcfalls you"
lit was not for myself i CAME she
gasped, as soon as the door was closed.
II have no fears for myself. but for him
for all three of those persons arrested
as spies"
Yes, yes. my child: you came to me
to talk of them. did you not:"
II did, colonel; you said you would
prove yourself my friend, and now l
Want YOU TO do so"
MY child. will you let me talk conf.
dentially with you"
"Yes-yes, sir; will it save poor Mau.
ricc?"
II do not know. Can You keep a Sc
cret?"
.Yes."
Did o see n Hindoo. my servant,
when at Gen. Howe's headquarters"
II did; a great. dark fellow with long
black beard and Il t,rban.'
1.-The rascal is a coniurer, whose ledger.
demain has never had an equal. He was
arrested yesterday on my own complaint
and thrown in prison. Well. the chances
are that he will have about him means
of breaking OUT of Jail. lie can carry
some very fine tools in a very small space,
and is a skillfnl knave in handling them.
The chances are ten to one he will be
n free man in three days"
no be cnnfinnndN
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

Two of the very greatest men of the
century now closed were born on one
and the same day-Charles Darwin ana
Abraham Lincoln.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

Gen. Joe Wheeler has announced that
he will be a candidate for a seat In Con-
gress from his old district, the Eighth
Alabama.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22
Her rowing Eri.nd,.

Maud-Mabel is trying to catch the
new minister. isn't she?
Irene-Desperately. She thinks he
would have proposed the other evening
II he had come prepared, but that he
was afraid to undertake 1t extempora-
neously.-Chicago Tribune.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

V!NVVF bH!. MISS
A-iice. however. will remain with her
father. and participate in the scmi-olicial
%sayeties OF the spring season.
-:
Helen Keller, the deaf and blind, but
no longer dumb, student, who is now in
her freshman year at Radcliffe College,
stands first in an English composition
class of forty.
-:
Senior Francisco Silvela. upon whom
the Queen Regent of Spain has called tn
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

AS soon as her child is born the Turk.
ish mother loads in with amulets. and
a small bit Of mud, stepped in hot wat.
er. prepared by previous charms, Il
stuck on his forehead.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

An organization is said to have been
formed, with headquarters in Wisconsin
and Washington, to nominate Senator
John G. Spooner for President in 1901.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

lungs perfect. digestion undisturbed.
Hence the popularity of Pe-ru-na
among the leading actors and actresses
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

Which he is one OF JOHN G. MILBURN.
the leading spirits.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-03-22

try's politics Senior Silvela remains pure
and indebted.