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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1893-02-15
AND The COLONEL WENT.
A Literal Interpretation of Orders Makes
an Army smile.

A gentleman who served with dis
tinction in the war of the rebellion,
but who wishes not to be named here,
SAYS the y. Y. Herald, related yester-
day the following incident of one of
the early battles of that war:
The federal and confederate forces
were drawn up in the woods on either
side of considerable clearing where
the battle was likely soon to take
place. The federal commander and
his staff, seated upon their horses.
were consulting near the right of the
line. Col Neal Dow was standing in
front of his regiment, very small
man with a tremendous big hat on his
head and a monstrous sword dangling
to the ground at his side, picture
such as one might expect to see in
comic paper.
IAN aide approached Col. Dow, say
ing that the commander wished to
speak to him. Col. Dow strobe down
the line, the soldiers laughing at the
sight.
"'Col. Dow said the commander,
you will march out into that opening
anu ldht IL lpSlllpIl oiI iildh Nii'ii va
der You will there await further or
ders.'
"In sight of the entire right wing OF
the army, Col Dow went marching
into the opening his long, heavy sword
clanking on the ground behind him,
his big hat dragged down over his
head until he looked as if he might
have been drawn by Cruikshank.
1.-The commander heard the shout Of
laughter that went up from the ranks
and looked for the cause.
"'Who is that walking out hereP' he
asked.
Somebody told him it was Col.
Dow. An aide was sent to bring him
back.
"'Col. Dow said the commander,
why did you 90 out there aloneP Why
did You not take your regiment with
you?
Dear me, general, said the colo
mel, i beg thousand pardons.
didn't know you meant for me to take
anybody with me, you didn't say. you
know
"And that is how it happened" said
he who related this story, that Col.
Dow was prevented from putting down
the rebellion without aid
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1893-02-15
HARMLESS MOUNTAIN LION.
He Rubbed His Nose Against a Travellers
Knee and Purred.

Il once had an adventure in New
Mexico that made a terrific draft on
my nervous system" said well-known
St. Louis man to a Gi0be-Dem3crat
writer Il had set out to walk from
the station to the ranch of an old
friend. some four miles out. and when
| had covered about half the distance
a gigantic mountain lion came siding
up to me.
81 had not even a pocket-knfe, and,
as the fiction grinders say, my feelings
can be better imagined than described.
When a few feet distant he stopped
and looked me over. and | thought he
was trying 10 make up his mind what
portion he preferred for breakfast. |
had heard much of the power of the
human eye, and proceeded to put on
the most tragic frown and to stare at
him tiXedly.
This so overcame him that he sat
down on his launches and batted his
eyes lazily. | continued 30 stare and
frown. and he came slowly up to me.
rubbed his head against my trembling
knees, and made purring sound that
resembled giant coffee mill in mo-
ton. He was evidently not hungry.
81 walked slowly along in the direc-
ton of the ranch, and that powerful
cat continued to rub against my legs
and purr. There was not a tree or a
house for the entire distance, and the
brute stuck to me like cookie burr to
a merino sheep. When | raped at
the door he got down and made his
toilet by rubbing his big paws over
his face. When my friend opened the
door found that mad inadvertently
dropped my voice along the road some
where. | could only point to my com
panion as | hastily scrambled inside.
My pet said he; raised him from a
kitten; harmless rs dove, and socia-
BILE as grass widow"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1893-02-15
housing SIeepers.

In the olden time church services
were so long-prayers, hymns and SER
mons-that it is no wonder that many
of the Woodworking people in the CON
gregations could not keep awake. Both
in the old world and in the new various
devices were resorted to for the pur-
pose of banishing sleep from the
church. Among these was not the
modern one of making the services
short and interesting. Our English
fathers tried several methods of break
ing up the offensive practice. One
method was that known as "bobbing."
a term thus explained by writer in
Notes and Queries:
My mother can remember Betty
Finch. a very masculine sort of n wo-
man, being the 'bobber' at Holy Trim
ity church in the year 1910. She
walked very maiestically along the
aisles during the divine service, armed
with a great long stick like a tishing-
rod, which had a bob fastened to the
end of it; and when she caught any
sleeping or talking they got nudge"
Dr. Thirwall, bishop of St David's,
gives in one of his "Letters" an anus
ing account of Kerry custom for
awakening sleepers in church.
at is by ancient custom a part of
the sections duty to perambulate the
church during service-time with bell
in his hand, to look carefully into ev-
cry pew and whenever he finds any
one doing to ring the bell.
HE discharged his duty it is said,
with great vigilance, intrepidty and
impartiality. and consequently with
the happiest effect on the congrega-
ton; for as everybody is certain that
if ne or she gives away to drowsiness
the fact will be forthwith made known
through the church by peal which
will direct all eyes to the sleeper, the
fear of such visitation is almost al
ways sufficient to keep every one on
the alert
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1893-02-15
a Good Word for the TIGER.

The tiger is not such very great
misfortune to the neighborhood where
he happens 20 have fixed his abode.
His chase gives pleasure. excitement,
and exercise to the many hard worked
officials, whose lives would be those of
uninterrupted routine were it not for
this recreation. 1t is also of great as
sistance to the district officials, as it
makes them much better acquainted
with the people under their charge,
and they get to know out-of-the-way
places which, but for this sport, they
would never have visited
The tiger is very necessary evil in
India, and were it not for him. deer
and wild-boar would increase to such
numbers that the cultivation of the
land would become an immense hard
ship, and almost an impossibility; he
keeps them within bounds, and re-
lieves the ryots from watching their
fields by night in the unhealthy locali-
ties.
We are accustomed in England to
hear constant war preached against
this animal for its total extermina-
ton; but this ought only to be in
cases of the destructive cattle-killer or
man-eater, and these ought to be got
rid of at any cost. The villagers are
always extremely careful of their good
cattle, watching them well and keep
ing them grazing on the border of
fields where they are working, and
would be very sorry If the tiger were
eXterminated; of course they them
selves are often carried oil by man.
eaters. But tigers of this class are
luckily very scarce.
Tigers are still numerous in the
state of Mysore, and panthers have
often been killed in the city itself
quite recently. | believe that in N.Y.
sore the largest tigers in India are to
be found. Some have been killed
quite lately by sportsmen measuring
nearly ten feet six inches from the
nose to the tip of the tail. There are
two kept by the Maharaiah in the
courtyard of his cattle-stables that
measure very little short of that.-R
CdtoN Hoodca'e, IN Harper'S M5gqzinc.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1893-02-15
Hiding in His Own Hair.

W Wilhelm Schmidt living four miles
south of this place. mas become one of
the most remarkable freaks outside of
'he museums, says Conneaut, Ohio,
correspondent of the Pittsburg Dis
patch. lie has been in this country
thlrty-four years, but is unable and
unwilling to speak n word of English.
living with his wife and daughter on
an isolated little farm that Yields corn
and potatoes enough for the trio
visitor, from curiosity. called on the
ola man recently, and thus describes
what he saw: "What proved to be
Schmidt sat in an armchair in the CEN
Ter OF the one-roomed house. Only a
huge mound of hair surmounting his
shoulders was visible not human
feature to be seen. Schmidt propped
his cane against his chair. and with
both hands pulled this shock of hair
open, S howing his face. which was
preached and uncanny looking. like
vegetables grown under cover. Only
ior minute was the old mans face to
be seen, for he dropped the curtain of
nair PACK over 1t, saying in German
that he did not like the light and could
not endure it. The great mass of hair
Tell as thlckly over his face in front as
over the bach of his head. Schmidt
mas worn his hair as hiding place for
MS mead and face for eighteen wears.
ana steadfastly refuses to have il cut'
his eyeslght has been practically de.
sstroyed by having the Ii ght shut from
1t so long"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1893-02-15
Sweet Oil.

If green blinds are dingy and faded,
wash, and rub on little sweet oil.
For the earache, drop one drop of
sweet oil up in the ear and place a
piece of cotton in the outer ear.
A few drops of sweet oil will greatly
help the running of the carpet sweep
er, sewing machine, aud clothes wiring
er.
Sweet oil and putty powder, followed
by soap and water, makes one of the
best medicines for Frightening brass
or copper
To keep polished steel from rusting
after cleaning, or when not in use,
take cloth with little sweet oil on
it and wipe the steel over so that the
surface may have very light but
warm coating of oil.
Pure sweet oil rubbed thoroughly all
over the body, rubbing in all that the
skin will absorb, will be found of very
great benefit to infants, delicate chill
dren, the aged and any one who is thin
or not strong. 1t is nutritious and
strengthening, and given in this way
the system is furnished with the fats
it needs and could appropriate in no
other way. as in care of weakened di-
gestion. etc. - Good HouSekt eping.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1893-02-15
An Object-Lesson in FutiIity.

They were talking about futilitv,
and for some reason known only to
each other failed to agree. Finally
she asked:
well, now, suppose you give me
an example of what you call futilitv?"
All right said he. Multiply 81
946 by 721."
She took her little gold pencil in
hand seized a piece of paper, and
after few minutes of diligent ficur-
ing announced the result.
Two million eight hundred and
forty-tive thousand and sixty-six," said
she.
divide that by two" he continued.
"One million four hundred and
twenty-five thousand five hundred
and thirty-three, she said
Very we'll" said he. "Now add
seven to that and then subtract /, APP.
5lo, and tell me what you get"
The result is zero" said she. after
figuring little more.
We'll, that's what | call futilitv,n
said he, with laugh. "You've cov-
cred sheet of paper with figures to
arrive at nothing"
Whereupon she became so angry
that she refused to argue further on
the subject. Harper's Magazine.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1893-02-15
"APPERAFlLEv- A WHllED

He was the sweetest little boy you
ever saw. charming in every way. He
was only three years old, and he had
wonderful intelligence and the most
angelic nature. He was always win
ming and friendly. He talked all the
time, and wanted to be talked to as
well. With all his amia bility and win
someness he was not one OF those
babies that can be set down with a lot
of wooden animals or tin soldiers to
amuse themselves; he wanted real flesh
and blood to match his powers with,
and great deal of what he called
"'tention." His Door little widowed
mother was very sad and distract,
losses and troubles had come upon her
so thick and fast; but she loved her
boy to her very hearts core. She was
often absent-minded, and failed to an
swer his little demands, and this he re-
scented sadly with a trembling of his
pretty lips. He told his old auntie of
his troubles:
"My mudder won't lissen to me when
| tells my title tories; she DIES doze
and fits in ernudder tair and looks in
de fire."
This dear little dimpled sweet-faced
angel of a boy had only one failing,
and that was procrastination; he never
was quite ready for anything. Were
his hands to be washed? wait a
mint; nell tum apperatile." Was he
called to dinner? ME amt hundry
now; nell be dare apperafile." Was
drive proposed? Mes payin' fait
tain now; NELL be yeddy apperafile. !"
1t came to pass in this sad world OF
ours that the poor little sorrow-worn
mother fell ill. The dear baby hover
ing lovely little ministrations that
seemed strangely wise for his tender
years. His little hands, like crab-ap-
Pile blossoms in their pinky fairness,
were so helpful and steady; the tiny
feet, winged with love, were fleet to
do his "mudder's" bidding. Finally,
the day came when his dear "mud-
DER" or the mortal part of her that he
loved, could not last much longer, and,
calling the dear, wise baby to her side,
she talked to him in her low caressing
voice.
"Now, darling, mother has to go on
a visit to sweet, far-away country,
where God lives; she cannot take you
with her now, but you must be good
boy. and you can come there some
other time She will see your papa
and your pretty auntie, who went
there when she was like June rose
and all this pain and coughing will be
over"
His great, wondering eyes rested on
hers, not sadly, but full of interest in
his mothers pleasant journey. Then
she kissed him, and oh, now she
strained him to her heart! Friends
gathered around to say few last fall
tering words; she answered them
calmly, with that unse,lishness that
had made her life so beautiful, but the
last low whispers were for her little
man:
you'll come TO see me some time,
won't you, darlingP"
He nestled his bright head down on
the heart that was growing chill, and
said, yes, mudder, tell bod nell be
dare apperatile. Mel Il. Colqajt, in
| Harper'S YounQ People.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1893-02-15
THE MAN WHO LOVED CHILDREN.
Childish Innocence Always Melted His
Old Heart but lie Had His Failings.

After she had seated herself in the
ferry boat, little Willie broke away
from her and began rolling around in
the dust and dirt, before us all.
"Ah, madam" whispered the old
gentleman, do not try to stop little
Willie! | love to see the child have
fun"
Yes, indeed"
at does my old heart good" he went
on. as Willie turned double somer-
sault; at carries me back to the early
days. | tell you, maam. there is
nothing like youth"
THAT is true, sir" she said sweetly.
at recalls to me, madam, the old
farm, where | once romped. a care
free mortal all the livelong day."
willie is such good boy" she ven
tured, as William yelled rats" three
times and threw up his hat.
The old gentleman suddenly let out
a roar that echoed over the river
"Wo-w!" he gasped, bowling with
pain.
mercy, mel" exclaimed the woman,
staring.
"Why don't you teach your boy some
mannersP He has just stuck pin in
my legn
But he is only a harmless child,
sir"
"Wow-ww
"And his conduct carries you back
to the early days"
"Wow-w.n
And youth fades SO quickly, sir"
Wow-w, ma'am, wow-w. | say!"
And il reminds you of the days
down on the old farm"
That will do. ma'am," he gasped,
rising and glaring at us all, II see,
ma'am, chat am in the presence of a
spoiled child, your sweet William.
You expect we should all sing and
dance, but you are mistaken, ma
mistaken to the utmost | predict,
ma'am. that your boy will grow up a
burglar and a horse thief. and if he
doesn't break his mothers heart before
ne is twenty-one my name is mud,
m I'm, mud, | say"
And he flung himself out the door.
Then mamma took little Willie to her
arms and did exactly what all mothers
would under the circumstances.
She called William her darling boy
and kissed him on the dirty nose.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1893-02-15
SPIDER AND FLY.
The Deadly Tarantula yanquished by an
Insect Hitherto Supposed to be Inferior.

The truth of the statement that the
passions and sufferings of the insect
creation are proportionately as great
and violent as those of the magnified
form of life was never better demon
strated than in well-known drug store
a few days ago, says the Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The deadly tarantula met in bloody
conflict with being previously sup
posed to be By far inferior in prowess.
However, the latter was the conqueror,
yanquishing the monster spider after
ten minutes of incessant struggle.
While the defeated insect writhed in
awful agony, hideously wounded
throughout the fangs and trunk, the
great fly stood by, fatally bitten, and
gloating with CLASSY eyes over the
victory.
The duel took place in DIR. Louis
Sauer's drug store on Central avenue
There was present to witness it John
Hoffman, DR.. III. G. Wendell, DR. Sauer,
+. w. Blesi and Charles Bieler.
The tarantnla was presented to Dr.
Sauer by Grocer Westendorf, who has
L.
near Maip. He found it in bunch of
bananas, and was almost bitten by it.
The spider was female, and accom-
panying it was n librous ball or egg.
which, when opened was found to con-
tain 900 small tarantulas in the ear
lest form OF life.
The libellula was also given to DR..
Sauer by a friend. The two were
placed in glass-covered cigarb
and the result of the conflict was
awaited with great interest by the on
lockers.
The fierce spirit of the tarantula
was not doubted, and when it made
the initiative blow at the fly it emitted
a Kissing sound from the mouth. At
the same time it shook with rage and
the dubious eyes seemed really to
burst in the head The fly, On the
other hand, though thoroughly aroused.
was cautious and steady, and seemed
to await chance to effectively assail
the enemy.
When the tarantula made a sudden.
airy leap at the libellula the latter
swiftly started to the opposite side of
the box, and just as the tarantula
landed on the bottom the fly pierced
its stomach with quick stroke of the
right talon. Those who looked on
with a magnifying glass could see the
blood start profusely from the wound
made ragged by the file-like weapon
of the libellula.
The tarantula wheeled about and
struck the fly three times in the body
with as many fangs. There was blood
on both sides, for the fly was cut deep
} ly. exuding clear fluid with the
/ crimson.
The fly was rcpulsed, but quickly
regained courage and strength, and
closed in with the enemy in a death
hug, which lasted until the spent pow
ers of the spider induced it to relin-
quish the battle. The fly had rasped
it to the yitals. but was also mortally
wounded. Five minutes before death
came to the libellula the tarantula
quivered once and then was STILL
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1893-02-15
or One Mind.

A Young man with wide-brmmed
straw hat on the back OF his head and
II look of forgiveness for every body on
his face, entered suburban car at a
south side depot yesterday afternoon,
scanned the few passengers who had
gone aboard, and took his seat by the
side of "A pretty, black-eyed young
woman half way down the aisle.
81 beg your pardon" he said, with
an engaging smile. THE ear isn't full
yet, but it soon will be, and think
one runs less risk of getting an unde-
sirable seat-mate if one makes the Sc
lection ones self. Don't you think
SEP"
"Yes, sir, do" she replied rising
up at once and taking seat by the
side of white-haired old lady on the
other side of the ear. Chicago 9rib-
nsVS.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1893-02-15
British Parliaments.

The parliament that met Aug IA IS
the thirteenth of the present reign.
The reign of Queen Victoria stands
unique in the annals of parliamentar,
history having broken all previous rec
ords. Since the days of Henry VIII,
when parlamentS of more than one ses-
sion began 10 be usual, no sovereign has
called into being thirteen successive
parliament.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1893-02-15

In 1913 a battle was fought near
Milan, in Italy, and so perfect was the
armor OF both armies that, though the
conflict ragged from a. IN. to 4 D. m,
no one on either side was either killed
or wounded, though one man broke
MS collar bone by falling off his horse.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1893-02-15
To Say Nothing OF the suspenders.

Bank Teller-"You will have to be
identified as Mrs. Spinglrr, before
can let you have the money on this
check Mrs. Spingler = DO YOU
know my husband, sir?' Teller .
Most certainly, He has been coming
here for years. Mrs. Spingler-" Then,
sir, do you mind taking good, square
look at me9" Teller (handing her the
money)-"l beg your pardon. ma'am,
would know that necktie OF spingler's
anywhere. N ln.l'N Risar
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1893-02-15

80 you don't believe in the logical
candidate business, eh?' Me? No.
| am for the geological candidate"
And what sort of candidate is thatp"
"The one with rocks. of course" -In-
dianap0liS JOUrRat.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1893-02-15

Pains in the chest, coughs. colds and
all bronchial troubles are quickly cured
with r. Halls Pulmonary Balsam. Price
80 cents.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1893-02-15

There is said to be only one sudden
death among women to eight among
men.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1893-02-15

Switzerland is building its first su gar
refinery.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-05-22
AFTER THE MURDERER.
Believed That the Woman and Girl
Who Were Burned to Death Were
Killed by n Peddler

Believed That the Woman and Girl
Who Were Burned to Death Were
Killed by a Peddler.
WATERBURY, Conn.,, May 21.-There are
very suspicious circumstances surrounding
the burning to death, Friday night of Mrs.
Mary Monroe. a domestic in the family of
Henry Roberts of Naugstuck, and Maud
Roberts, Mrs. Roberts daughter, aged five
years. An unknown peddler was seen going
into the house early in the morning while
Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts were at work In
shop. Just before the fire was discovered
the peddler was seen running away.
Medical Examiner futile thinks the little
girl entered the house, and seeing the ped
der and domestic in a compromising posi-
ton, the psddler struck the girl and then
set FIRE to her clothes to conceal his crime,
| the domestic being on the bed drunk. The
peddler had been taking beer into the
house all day.
| The medical examiner thinks that the
peddler also set fire to the curtains down
stairs in order to make It appear that the
| fire started from the first floor. The
child's feet and legs were not burned,
making It probable that the clothes had
been set on fire. The domestic's body was
burned from the thighs upwards. Coro-
ner Mix will investigate both deaths to-
morrow.
The child was buried to-day, but the
body will be exhumed to examine 1t fol
wounds The peddler Ia still at large.
Police Chief Hosford of Nsugstuck is sftel
| him.