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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-01
uonK1NGMEN HEAR SOUND DOCTRINE.

AuoIo Hall No. 1926 ClintOn-st, was crowded last
evening by the workingmen Of the With Assembly
District, who had come to hear Repubicanlsm ana
Protection discussed Isaac DansM presided ana
introduced Professor K. II. Mohr, who illustrated
his well pointed arguments with the help OF cray0n
Colonel Cruger then introduced lie spoke
strongly protection and said: There mas been
great change In New-York City during the last few
wears and the Democratic majority will be- brought
low We have as a standard bearer In this state
one W has responded to his countrys call In war
and WAC now responds in peace to the call OF the
Republicans Warner Miller. Joel b. Erhardt, when
elected will see that this city gets good government
The county ticket is one TO win. IF the Republicans
who were Inclined to support Mr.. Hewitt the number
is diminishing daily Julius swarZ's and Colonel
Erhardt's foriblc arguments drove conviction nome
to the listeners.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-03
BOUND.
BY w. CLARK RUSSELL,
Author of "The Wreck of the Grosuenor,
"Jack's Courtship," "My Watch Be-
lo,c, "'The Lady Maud Etc.

He interrupted me with cry: by st.
Paul, you have it! What crevices have your
We walked briskly round the vessel and
all about her beam and starboard quarter
found, in addition to the seams l had before
noticed, many great cracks and fssures
caused no doubt by the fall of the shoulder
of the slope. pushed on farther yet, going
down the ravine, as | have called it, until
came to the edge; and here | looked down
from height of some twelve or fourteen
feet-SO greatly had the ice sunk or been
changed By the weathGr-upOn the ocean.
called to TasSard He approached warily.
firmly believe he feared l might be tempted
to give him friendly shove over the edge
observe this hollow" said l 'the split
there goes down to the water, and you may
take it that the block is wholly disconnected
on that side. Now look at the face of tho
ice" said l, pointing to the starboard or right
hand side that crack goes as far as the
vessels quarter, and the weakness is carried
on to past the bows by the other rents Mr.
TaSsard, If we could burst this body Of leo
by an explosion from its moorings ahead of
the bowsprit, where it is all too compact, this
cradle with the schooner in it will go free of
the parent body"
He answered promptly, eyes, it is the one
and only plan That crack to starboard is like
telling us what to do. 1t is we'll you came
here. We should not have seen it from the
top. This valley runs steep. You must expect
no more than the surface to be liberated, for
the foot of the cliff will go deep"
81 desire no more"
"Will the ship stand such a launch, suppos-
ing We bring it about" said he.
responded with one of his own shrugs,
and said, Nothing is certain. We have
one of two courses to choose; to venture
this launch, or stay till the ice breaks up,
and take our chance of floating or of being
smashed"
"You are right" he exclaimed "Here is
an opportunity If we wait, bergs NAV
gather bout this point and build us in. As
to this island dissolving, we are yet to know
which way it's heading. Suppose it should
be travelling south, keyT'
He struck the ice with his spear, and we
toiled up the slippery rocks with difficulty to
the ship. We walked past the bows to the
distance of the vessels length. Here were
many deep holes and cracks, and, as if we
were to be taught how these came about,
even while we were viewing them, an ear
splitting crash Of noise happened within
twenty fathoms of us, rock many tons in
weight rolled over and left black gulf be-
hind it.
The Frenchman started, muttered and
crossed himself. "Holy Virginn he cried,
rolling his eyes. "Let us return. The pow
der barrel must have the first chance" And
he made for the schooner savagely striking
the ice with his spear, and growing curses to
himself as he plowed and climbed and jumped
his way along
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-03
CHAPTER Xxx.
A MERRY EVENING

By the time we had reached the bottom of
the hollow, Tassard was blowing like a
bellows with the uncommon exertion; and,
swearing that he felt the cold penetrating his
bones, and that he should be stupefied again
If he did not mind, he climbed into the ship
and disappeared. loved him so little that
secretly very heartily wished that nature
would make away With him-I mean that
something it would be impossible in me to
lay to my conscience should befall him-as
becoming comatose again, and so lying like
one dead. Assuredly in such case it was
not this hand that would have wasted drop
of brandy in returning an evil, white ivered
hectoring old rascal to q life that smelled
foully with him and the like Of him.
entered the ship, and found Tassard roast
ing himself in the cook house.
81 have been surveying the ice" said I,
drawing to the furnace, land have very little
doubt that if we wisely bestow the powder in
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-03
To All Whom it May Concern.

To All Whom it May Concern.
SAN ANTONIO, March 80, 1888.
This is to certify that after having SUI
fered from q sore leg for eight years,
and having been treated by several ply
sicians. at great expense without obtain
ng relief, I applied to Mr.. A. Sohiere-
man at No. GOA West Commerce street.
Mr.. Schiersman undertook the treatment
and after two weeks treatment cured
me completely, and 1t gives me the ut
most pleasure to attest this fact.
GEORGE ZwALLY,
Saledo, Bexar County, Tex.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-03
Train Time Changes.

For Sale.
Lots on Government Hill.
Lots on Dignowity Hill.
Lots on Prospect Hill.
Lots on Tobin Hill.
Lots near Arkansas Pass depot.
Lots near Sunset depot.
Lots near International depot. 9-I2-tf
HAMILTON HADLEY & co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-03


NO." he answered, pocketing them and
turning to a piece Of beef in the oven. II
knocked away the ice, and after a little
wrenching got at the pockets But poor
Trentanove! dye know, his nose came away
with the mask of ice! He is no longer lovely
to the sight" He broke into guffaw, then
stuffed his mouth full, and talked in the in
tervals of chewing. There was nothing
worth taking on Barros. They are both
overheard"
"Overboard" cried.
"Why, yes" said he. "They are no good
on deck. stood them against the rail, then
tipped them over"
This was an illustration of his strength
did not much relish.
81 doubt if l could have lifted Barros,n
said l.
"Not you'll" he exclaimed, running his eye
over me. "a dead Dutchman would have
the weight of fairy alongside Barros"
"Well, Mr.. Tassard," said 1, "since you are
so strong you will be very useful to our
schemel There is much to be done"
''Give me sketch of your plans that I
may understand you," he exclaimed, con-
tinuing to eat very heartily.
First of ALL" said 1, 1--WE shall have to
break tina powder barrels out of the magazine
and hoist them on deck. There are tackles,
supposel"
"You should be able to find what you want
among the boatswain's stores in the rum" he
replied
"There are some splits wide enough to re-
ceive whole barrel of powder" snid 1. 81
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-10-10
WEDNESDAY -. OCTOBER 10 1879

The Prrsidtni has signed the Chinese
restriction hill. Since il is fact that
the bill WAS an administration measure
il is difficult u see how he could have
done otherwise than be has. That Il
will cut any especial figure ia the C M i.
psign 81 tur rs tn assist Mr.. Cleveland
oO reelection, or 10 hSssen the prol.a.
hiliiirs Ut the election Of Harrison and
Morton, which il now MS nearly An as.
sured fact ~ well as can be before he
polls a;t closed. we do tot believe On
this cnasl there /, no division ol opinion
among parties "a 10 The need fer such a
measure rs that just approved.
The people are tn be' Congratulated
thStthe influence of Presidents cam
paign upon the aspirations of "A Demo-
cratic cans:itsxe has byae good fruit in
the d, claration embodied in the Scott
hill that the United States has the right
and will exercise it, to exclude from her
TERRITORY whamssevsr the people, In
their legislative capacity, declare 10 be
non assimilative. or whOse-resideucc in
the country is inimical TO the best inter-
ests OF the nation.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-10-10
MARRYING BY THE GLOVE.
a Siawuisy Bsss by No Means Unco,,
mon Custcm In holland.


a Siawuisv Bsst by No Means Uncom-
mon Custcna In Holland.
A singular custom IL this. and in
Holland by no means uncommon
young u,en there, having finished the
Usual school course, go away from
home 10 enter inte business for them
s:ives, often in India, Sumatra or
Ceyion. to learn the. management of
coffce ar spicc plantations.
After becoming established, and in
receipt Ut MEANS sufficient for the main.
tenance OF household, their thoughts
naturally turn toward the blooming
iaaidcns Of 'fatlerland;' possibly
tLere may be wirl.ered blossoms laid
Carefully away, .sre,ainders Of half
made promises; The lonely bachelor
dares not wholly trust them, but fol.
lowing the ways 81 his forefathers,
en- srs into correspondent with
friend. gives particulars OF his position
and means 70 be relied on, aud pro.
poses that careful selection be made
among The mai.iens now grown 10 tair
estate OF cumcliness,. with perhaps n
postscript concerning the "dot that
would be made sure to her.
The manly cbnfidence meets "a ready
Yesp.,nse from, the bonn, friend; be does
his hest for the absent one, incloses
pilot. graph If The damsel, and all par
ties swat the .rcenlt-calmiy if they
Can. ..
After tho lapse Of a few months sec
oni letter arrives from India; inclosed
~ = so'led right hand glove aud pow.
or NJ attorney. " ithout loss of time
cerennn, takes place, the home frit nj
standing for the disiant bridegroom,
and the young woman leaves 10 the
next Indie mail steamer for her new
bone. She leaves all she has low be-
hind, to met ina strange lard new
conditions Of life and happiness.
Such marriage is as binding as If
the bridepraom were actually present,
and is never repudiatd.
should either party die before moe.
ing each rier, the sni vivor would IL,
xally share the property ofihe deceased.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-10-10

COLORADO is ~ io,eing over new re.
iroieum engine and rotary pump. which
il isexp@ted will help to solve he irri-
CATION prab'em by pumping ar,esian
water cheaply. California will watch
the apartment with Interest. In some
places we are irrigating on lnrge scale
ny steam power, which is somewhat cA.
renslve with prtsen appliances, al
though economically practicable. 3.
The wind mil is only good for garden
purposes, anu ditch involves corpor-
Ate or neigherhoed action. An engine
sud pump that is really cheap in action
and does not require skilled attendance
viii turn many dry plains into series
. efeoht,guous nascs.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-10-10

THE Overland Monthly for October
opens with another interesting research
into pioneer literary and artistic mat :
tiers, this time by Chas. H. Shinn.
An Interesting paper on fogs and fog
signals presents important facts; while
two pleasing short stories. with anoth.
or instalment of Kip's story combine 10
make this very readable number.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-10-10
REGISTRATION NOTICE.

NOTICE rs HEREAY GIVEN THAT
~ the Official Register for Hawth ornc ,iis-
trict Precinct No. 30. is now epen between
the hours of 10 A. IL. and P. NJ of all legal
days until
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1883,
At O'Clock p. NJ, for the registration OF
names Of all legal voter. of said e .ct.on pre-
cinct, prior TO the general election To b. I'D
I'll the 9Th d4y of November. 1885.
j. h. HAMMOND,
Registry Agent Tor Precinct No. 10, Esm cral-
da county, ~
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-10-10
GEORGE STAAcKE,

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survey no o< ohihpahzie Loue' Is
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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-10-10
REPAIRING AND eskERAL WORK.

G.YaI.S' III; Al r is
mod Maaca and Sept,
n. ,.a-h rsar. IL IS en- eucy-
s%clorgdia NJ ,.seFul infor.
ID ssAY rns.sa0, Tor M. Who pnr-
s>s..sSsP ciias. , Tic iuXur.cs or I, Re
@.Sze necesaities ct lite. VIC
tvotssa soa ana arrni.-h you wiir
he 40 and rDNeceyyai.
ri GAG &c csee, waNa, da1i'se, slecp,
q, fifis- hrl -. Fycfl., go to church,
e'f-s , |. s.,r1a. fslsl /. various sizes,
..Il,s sd fiuaniaIies. Just figure out
llat i. reluircd to do all these things
..hr.l2f hnL1. and you can make & fair
ssliii.ias OF thu value of the BUYERS
fCIDI. which will be sent upon
sceipt ~ 10 cents to pay postage,
MONTGOMERY WARD a. co.
il-l11 "a. ca; gan Avenue, Chicago, III.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-10-10

The location Of this mine il recorded i'll the
Recorders oficc of Silver Peak and Red
Mountain Mining District in Book B e, page
2i of Mining Records.
The adjoining claimants are; South. U 5 S
No. a.; East, U s ) No 80; north aud west,
vacant ground.
Any aud all p rsons claiming adversely any
potrion of said GOLDEN GATE mine or
surfa,e grouna, are required To file their ad-
verse claims with the Register Of the United
States Land Office at Carson City, in the
State of ..esads, during the sixty days period
OF publication hereof, or they will be barred
by virtue OF the provisions of the Statute.
o. IL. GALLUP,
aua9-iuw. Register
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-10-10
John Chiatovich.

whose Poetottlce adtircss IL Silver Peak Fame
r'idaccunty. New. has this DAY Bled his app,ica-
ton for II patenrfor fifteen $500 hun drca lin
ear feet Of the NARY quartz mins OF vein
hearing gold and silver. with surface ground
xix (,atp hunSred fee, in width. situated In,
Silver Peak and Red Mountain Min.
ing district, county Of Esineralia and
State Of Nevada. and designated by the
field notes and official plat on H.. in this
office as Lot Number six,y-four, in Town
ship2 South. knnge ~ and ~ East as Monnt
Diahio meridian. .sid Lot Number SiSty-four
being described e. follows, Io-wit:
Beginning at post Aka feet long, set in
mouno of stone, merked posi- No. CoS. NJ.
Vi, Mary Mine, and Identical with port No. ,
no. hears Y. 81 deg Is min. west 1875 ieet
distant, Thence RAINING
First Cour~e-N. 50 deg. r 900 fact, to post
marked M. : U.S.. No 81, alsry Mine, Mt 3Uo
feet post arAed No. LII, CSS. No. ia.
Thence
Second CourseS. 80 deg, +. 1880 feet to
poat marked No. 8, U.s.. No. "a, Mary Nine
Thence
Third Courses. So deg, W. 600 feet, To post
marked No. USS. No. 81, Nary Mine whence
posi- No , OF USS. No. " bears s. .. deg, 50
E'n. ". iltieet, and identical with post No.
8 Of USS. NJ. ,i3, at 800 feet post marked No.
:, L. L., CsS. No. 81. Thence
Fourth Codrse-S. ~ deg, W. 1900 feet to
beginning.
Magnetic vsristion is deg 80 min East, con-
taining -0.uv ac.sr.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-10-10
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

NORTH STAR CONSOLIDATED MIN.
~ ING COMpAN i-Locdtion of princj-
pa! place Of business, Hawthorne, Esmeruldo
county. Nevada. Location Of works. Haw-
thornp District. Eesneralds county, Nc ada.
Notice In hereby given that at u meeting Of
the Board Of Directors, held on the nth dav
81 September. 1898, an assessment mo. 81 81
me half cent per share, was leyied upon
tue capital stock Of Inc corporation. pay
able ipmediafeiy, in United states gold coin
10 the Secretary. at he office Of the company,
at Waddel : Saloon, Haw shorne. Esmcralda
county, Nevada.
Any stock upon which this assessment
shall remain unpaid on
MONDAY. NOVEMBER 5. 1888
VIII be delinquent. and advertised for sale at
public auction, aud unless payment il made
be.0re will he eold on TUESDAY, NOVEM.
BEk "a. 1873. to psy the delinquent as -.ss-
ment. together VII eosts Of advertising aud
expenses Of sale.
j. A. wADDELL, Secretary.
0Hiee-N addcll's Saloon, Hawthorne, Esp1e.
ralda county. Nevada. oc3-td
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-10-10
NOTICE.

NOTICE rs HGREBY GIVEN TO THE
~ qualified electors of Election Disirirt
No. I. Esmealda county, STATE Of Neyuda,
that the inc foi f...-ira;,ou prior e. he zen
eral election 10 be held en nd Gth day Of No
veInhe. 1885 viii ca nirc a, 8 CLOCK p. u on
the a6tb dav Of October. 1859
II. N. r!iAfIhah. registry Agent.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-10-10
MARY QUARTZ MINE

Or surface ground ATE required to fle their
adverse claims with the Register OF the
United Stat Land Office at Carson City, in
the tate Of Nevada, during the sixty days
pehbd Of publication hereof, or they VII be
barred by virtue of the provisions OF the
Statute.
o. II. GALLUP,
oc3 low Register.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-10-10

\ corporation, by y. W. Croker its Attor-
ney-m-Fact, whose Postofiice address s ltaw-
thHrne. Esmeralda county, y vada. haa this
day fled his application fnr patsnt for If
teen hundred linear feet of the Golden t.ate
mine or VEIN, beariiE gold and silver, With
nrface ground six hundred feet in Width,
situated i'll Silver Peak and Red Noun.
tain Mining District, county OF Es,ne-
raIda and STATE of Nevada, and designated by
the field notes and Official plat on Ale in this
office IA Lot Number Sixry-one, in Town hip
two south, rang" thirty,eight East OF Mount
Diabo base and meridian, said Lot No 81 be.
ing described rs follows, to wit:
Beginning at post marked :" No | L $
Survey No 81" Identical with post No 4 L S
Survey No II. whence mineral aununcnt M
) hears y !. deg, + ~ feet, and Peak No 8
bears 10 deg 80 min. l. ass feet Thence
running
Firs, Conrse--S SO deg W 1890 feet. to post
marked . NJ 3 L ) ) No 81" Al sO feet
post No 3 Of L 5 Survey No ~. Thence run
ming
Second CourseN 81 deg. Il 60e feet to po.t
marked No U 5 5 No 6i,' a, 800 feet post
marked No2N w L l.. Thence running
Third Course--s 81 deg. Z 1900 feet 10 post
marked Eo4 U : I. y 81" Thence running
Fourth Course, 81 deg, W 600 feet to the
place Of geginning. at $40 feet pos marked
No $ h L b. L 5 5 No 81 at 415 feet post
| marked +" MOI USs No SO"
Magnstic variation, 10 deg 80 min K, con
tanning 2o.d6 acres.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-10-10

The location of his mine is recorded in the
Recorders olhce oil Ls,neralds county ut
Eawth ,ne, in BOOK &c, page 107 Of Mining
Locations.
The adjoining claimants are: -.
Amy and all persons Claiming adversely any
portion Of said
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-10-10

STATE OF NEVADA,
COUNTY OF EsMERALDA.
1, W. J. Henley. Clerk OF the Bsard Of
County Commissioners i'll and for said G suuty
aud State, do hereby Certify thai The ioreyuiI .
bills were passed and ordered paid by the
Board Of Count, Commissioners on the
I'd OF October, 1855.
W J. HENLEY
Clerk vt the Board.
Hawthorne. October 4. 1873.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-10-10
REGISTRATION NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
the oMcial Register for Hawtlio ne
Precinct is now open at my Office between the
hours Of 10 A. NJ. aud p. NJ. of all legal
days until
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1888,
At G O'Clock p. NJ. for the recistrat;o of
names OF Ill legal voters Of said election pre-.
elnct, prior to the general election to be held
on the 9th day of November. 1888.
X. VI. KING.
Registry Agent for Hawthorne Precinct, les.
mtrilda county, Nevada.
hawthorne, september IS. 1888,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-10-10

At THE LAST REGULAR MEETING
n of the Board of Com mis .ioners of lis
meralda County. n avsda, the fsAowing bills
werc acted upon.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-10-10

\. q. U. w.
Lake View Lodge No. n A. o. U
v, meets on the first and third Mon
.ays c. each month.
J, "A. CARpwELL, w. NJ.
r. Fl. RICE, itpeurucr
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-10-10
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS.
HON. n. F, BARTlNE,
Republican candidate for Congress-,
HON. NJ. A. M URPHY,

Republican candidate for Justice Of the Su-
preine Court,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-25
E Clever Rascal.

Some clever rascal in London adver-
tised that he would on receipt Of six
pence in stamps, return to the sender
one shilling. The advertisement was
published prominently enough to at
tract considerable attention, and it
naturally excited remark. To most
persons it seemed very transparent
humbug, too silly to be called fraud,
but there were few curious individu-
ais who determined to see whether the
advertiser was crank or had some
game, so they sent on their sixpences.
BY return mail each one received the
shilling. a few days after, the same
advertisement again appeared in sew
eral of the newspapers, and everybody
who had tried it before told all of his
friends about it. The result was that
several hundred sixpences were receiv-
ed; and next day as many shillings
went back. The third time the adver-
tisement appeared the mail received by
the clever sharper was simply enor-
nous. Letters came from all parts of
the kingdom and from all sorts of peo-
pie, high and low, rich and poor. The
rogue pocketed several thousands of
pounds, and curiously enough, neglect
ed to make any returns.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-25
The Old Mill.

There's a tumble-down mill on the edge Of the
wood,
Where the brook madly leaps to the valley
below:
The barberries grow where the millers house
stood.
And close to the doorstep the wild roses
blow.
Long, long years ago, when my faacy was
young.
Istood by the mill-wheel and watched it go
round;
Iheard the strange song that the foaming
fume sung
The song of the brook that was oceanward
bound.
How dearly L longed that too might be free
From the tasks of the schoolboy, the duties
of home,
And singing my way to the beautiful sea,
With nothing to do but to sing and to roam!
An, little knew of the ships and the mills
The tasks of the waters that oceanward
fowl
Ny life, was the brook-life far back in the
hills,
And boyhood's bright visions were all I
could know,
And now I've returned to the scenes that
loved
The tumble-down mill and the rock-fretted
brook;
Oh, that the swift stream of my life had not
moved,
Save over the miIl-wheel, as backward I
look!
/ longed to be free, now long to be bound
The river would fain be brook on the hill.
oh, could exchange for the oceans deep
The creak of the wheel in the tumble-down
MILL
Good Housekeeping.