"Murderous weapon, and bloodthirsty shooter"-some old-fashioned gunners of to-day will say, just as our grandfathers spoke when breechloaders came in, and that delightful pastime with ramrod and wads, powder flask and shot belt went out.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
Each of the little wads contained a diamond.
"The Gray Phantom's Return"
Herman Landon
You will not wear it during the day; it wads up too much to be of much use at night.
"Camp and Trail"
Stewart Edward White