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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-12-02

the stars and stripes. In TINS connection
it is a generally accepted fact that Mrs
John Ross made this flag in Philadelphia
in n house which is yet standing on Arch
street. The convincing evidence to tins
effect hns been collected and published
by her grandson, w T.. Candy. He as
serts that committee of Congress, ac-
companied by Gen. Washington, in June,
17TG. called upon Mrs. Ross, who was an
upholsterer, "and engaged her to make
the flag from rough drawing, which at
her suggestion was redrawn by Gen.
Washington in pencil in her back parlor"
This Is the flag which was adopted by
Congressional resolution year later, and
there seems ground for Mr.. Canby's as
sertion that the flag was in common use
before this action by Congress was taken
This emblem remained unchanged until
1894, when it was decided by Congress,
because two more States had been admit
ted to the Union, Vermont and Kentucky,
that the flag should contain fifteen stripes
and fifteen stars. In this action there
was no provision for future alterations,
and no change was made until 1918, al
though several new States had been ad-
mitted before that time. On April 4,
1918, law as passed reducing the num-
Der of stripes to thirteen and making tho
number of stars agree with the number
of States, new star to be added on July
of each year for every new State which
should have been admitted within the
year. This act embodied the suggestions
OF Capt. Samuel G. Reid, but he advised
also that it be stipulated that the stars
should he arranged in the form of q star
This was not done at the time, and at no
time since has any action been taken pre-
scribing a definite arrangement of the
stars in the flag. 1t remains the same to-
day as when adopted in 1918, with the
exception of the growing size of the group
of stars in the blue field.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-12-02
Still Kept Up.

\ queer custom which prevails at no
other court than that of Great Britain,
is the announcement at the beginning
of each course at dinner of the name
of the cook who has prepared the
dishes served.
The origin of this custom dates back
to the reign of King George H., who
made great fayorite of one of his
cooks, promoting him to the rank of
chief over the heads of all his seniors
This, of course, created great jealousy,
and every effort was made to GUST him
from the royal favor by rendering him
responsible for the failures which were
laid upon the kings table.
Greatly incensed thereby and fear
ing to lose his post, he complained to
the king in person. who Immediately
gave orders that henceforth, whenever
a dish was placed before him, the name
of the cook responsible for its success
or failure should be announced in an
audible tone.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-12-02

pear in the dry season and begin to
flow again in February or March when
rain falls in the Cordilleras. One of
the most important of these rivers is
the Piura, the return of whose waters
is welcomed with great rejoicing by
the inhabitants of its banks. About
the time when "the coming of the riv-
err is expected, eager inquiries as to
the progress of the water are put to all
persons who chance to come from the
head of the valley, and when the water
approaches the town of Fiura process
sions go out to meet it and escort its
first trickling stream down the dry riv-
er bed with music and fireworks. At
the outskirts of the city. thousands of
people greet Its arrival.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-12-02

tom and the stars of the separate States
embodied in one nationality, 'E Pluribus
Unum.'" There are no accompanying
data which make satisfactory any of
these explanations or the countless others
which have been advanced at various
times. The truth probably is that the
whole was blending of the various flags
used previous to the Union fiag-"the red
flag of the army and the white one of the
floating batteries" complemented by the
incorporation of thirteen stars and thir-
teen stripes, which seem naturally to have
suggested themselves as emblematic in
sigma TO all patriots of the time. The
only weight given TO the theory that the
flag was taken in part from the coat of
arms of Washington is contained in the
records of the part he played in arranging
for the making of the first flag containing
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-12-02

experimenting and working on the idea
of the high explosive shell for about
nine years. The friction caused by the
rotary motion of the shell as it leaves
the lannon's mouth was the hardest
thing TO overcome. This Is obviated by
the rotation of the shell upon its hollow
steel axis, permitting the inner wooden
explosive receptacle to remain almost
motionless. Three nicely adjusted
steel springs, of varying resistance, ar
ranged at each end of the shell, receive
the shock of the powder and prevent
n premature explosion of the nitro-gela-
tine compound.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-12-02
A MONSTER SHIP.

The Pennsylvania to Be the Largest
Vessel in Use.
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Pennsylya-
MIA, which was launched recently, is q
big ship, and in fact the largest in use.
However, 1t is not as large as the Great
Eastern, now out of service. Compare
sons show: Length: Pennsylvania, $50
feet; Great Eastern, $50 feet. Beam:
Pennsylvania, 62 feet; Great Eastern,
S3A feet. Depth: Pennsylvania, AZ
feet; Great Eastern, So feet. Displace
ment: Pennsylvania, 10000 tons; Great
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-12-02

The genial young man slapped the
merchant on the back and exclaimed:
''How's busineSsf'
"lIow's businessw the merchant re-
peated, thoughtfully. Then he took a
bundle of notes at anything from thirty
days to six months from his pocket and
with an effort at cheer exclaimed:
My boy,'I never saw a time when
business was more promising. Wash
ington Star.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-12-02

with high explosives
into the camp of an
enemy. The inventors
are Messrs. Bremncr
and lie Ferre.
The shell was of
cast iron, six inches in
diameter, about thirty
inches in length, and
weighed, when load
ed. about siXty-five
pounds. 1t was of the
ordinary shape, fiat at
the base, and conical
at the point, from
which projected n
steel peg. held in
place by n half or n
three-quarter thread.
This is the firing-pin.
which, when struck
suffcien ~ h a + d ,
breaks off ita thread,
strikes q common
musket cap within, ig-
hitting the powder and
explodes the dyna-
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-12-02

THE PhoJEorlLE' mite or nitrO- gelatine
compound. The base of the shell an
screws, revealing two inner cases,
which revolve on a hollow steel tube
running through the length of the pro-
jectile. The shell itself Yves of three
quarter-inch cast iron. The first inner
case was of thin Russia sheet iron, and
within this was another case of wood,
less than a sixteenth In thickness and
fiat at each end This last was about
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-12-02
tine compound.

The illustration of the cannon car rep
resents the idea of genius who has
had several perfected to be sent to
Cuba. They shoot in every direction,
and the whole car turns on pivot,
when unlocked.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-12-02

1HIlE American Congress passed II
resolution on Saturday, June Ii,
Il 1777, that the flag of the thirteen
United States be thirteen stripes, alter
nate red and white; that the union be thir
teen stars white in blue field, represent
ing n new constellation" This has been
accepted as having been the first legisla
tive action of which there is any record
for the establishment of national flag.
1t is not recorded that any discussion or
debate attended this action and it seems
that the Stars and Stripes became off
cially the distinguishing feature of the
emblem of the republic without any def
mite premonitory signs. The birth of the
Idea Of the flag is shrouded in more mys-
terry than its adoption. The earliest sug
gestion of stars rs II device for the em
blem is found in a poem published in the
Massachusetts Spy ON March 10, 1874,
in which is the line "rhe American ensign
now sparkles a star" The first instance
known of the use of the thirteen stripes
upon an American banner is found upon
II standard presented to the Philadelphia
Troop of Light Horse in 1775, and which
Is now in the possession OF that troop
There are many theories as to the origin
of the suggestion that these two ideas
should be combined In the emblem. Some
have supposed that the arrangement of
stripes was borrowed from the Dutch or
fro,l the designating stripes on the coats
of the Continental soldiers. Others have
asserted that both stars and stripes were
suggested by the coat of arms of Wash
ington, which contained both A less
practical explanation is contained in the
words of one writer who said: "Eyery
nation has its symbolic ensign-some have
beasts, some birds, some fishes. some rep
tiles-in their banners Our fathers chose
the stars and stripes-the red telling of
the blood shed by them for their country;
the blue of the heavens and their protec-
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-12-02
Sane Thing.

.,o Hoax--Say, lend me $40 for day,
will youg '@ ip,pa...
Joax-Pve only got 81. ~q,,.
Hoax-Well lend me that for ten
Observation-Disclosures Record.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-12-02
Queer River in Peru.

In the long coastal desert of Peru,
which is 1000 miles in length, but only
120 miles broad at its widest part, the
rivers, Major A. II. Pears says, disap-
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-12-02
Teachers in Japan.

According 10 the official reports of
The Japanese Governments She island
empire contains g., 500 teachers. '''"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-12-02
CAN HURL DYNAMITE.

Two Men Have at Last Solved the
Very Difficult Problem.
Western men have invented and sue
cessfully experimental with contriv-
ance that will throw shells charged
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-12-02
A Coke Famine.

There is a virtual coke famine in the
Mldlands of Pennsylvania.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-06-16

Norton & Davis, the new propr1-
ctors Of the Ocala House Barber
Shop, will give you as clean and
easy a shave and as nice a hair
cut as any barber IN Ocala. Three
experienced, fashionable BARRIERS
in the shop, Call and give them a
trial. 5 24-tf.
Slaughter Sale of Furniture.
We are closing out at actual
cost our immense line of Furni-
ture, All goods not sold by July
I will be shipped to our branch
store at Fort Myers. Call before
the bargains are all sold out.
+. +. BUGBEE & CO.
Sabalena drives away that sen
sation of fatigue. All druggists.
Ripans Tabules cure nausea.
Ripans Tabules: at druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-06-16
THE
BEST ROUTE
TO THE
West and NOrthwest

Is the Kansas City, Memphis &
Birmingham r. r. 1t is the only
through line from the South and
Southwest to Arkansas, Texas and
the Northwest. It's entire train,
with Free Reclining Chair Cars,
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars and
frst-class DayCoaches run through
from Birmingham to Kansas City,
crossing the Big Bridge at Mem
phis, and making close connections
at that point with Arkansas and
Texas through lines. Via this line
through Pullman sleeping car is
run daily from Jacksonville, Fla,
via Macon, Atlanta, Birmingham
and Memphis, and from Jackson
vile, Atlanta and Macon to St.
Louis and Chicago via Holly
Springs and the Illinois Central
railroad
Vestibuled sleeping car also
runs daily, New York to Memphis,
without change, via Washington,
Greensboro and Atlanta, in con-
nection with the Pennsylvania
railroad and Southern railway.
The Kansas City, Memphis and
Birmingham railroad, in its equip
ment, through service, and every
feature essential to quick and
comfortable travel, is not exceeded
by any railroad in the country.
Try the through car line; its
rates are always as low as those Of
any other and less desirable lines.
Through tickets via this route
may be purchased 1T any coupon
ticket office, and maps, time
tables, folders and full information
by addressing
] E. LOCKWOOD,
General Pass. and Ticket Agt.,
Kansas City, Mo.
JOHN A. SCOTT,
General Agent, Passenger Dept,
$50 Main street, Memphis.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-06-16

Ihave berries, grapes and peaches
year old, fresh as when picked
[ use the California cold process,
do not heat or seal the fruit. Just
put it up cold, keeps perfectly
fresh and costs almost nothing;
can put up bushel in ten minutes.
Last week ] sold directions to
over 40 families; any one VIII pay
a dollar for directions, when they
see the beautiful samples OF fIuit.
As there are many people poor
like myself, I consider it my
duty to give my experience 10
such, and feel confident any one
can make one or two hundred dol
lars round home in d lew days. [
will mail sample of fruit and CON-
plete directions to any one Of your
readers for eighteen two cent
stamps, which is only the actual
cost Of the samples, postage, etc.
to me. FRANCIS CASEY,
8-I4 St. Louis, Mo.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-06-16
T. ]. GARDNER,
Paper Hanger

Vanishing, Staining, and all In
side Work done in first class man
ner and at moderate prices. In
qu;re = fire station or address
General Delivery,,Ocala, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-06-16

Call a. Cav,isle's Old stand, Gary
block; for tie best and cheapest
peaches in town. Mr.. Brown gets
1 fresh supply every day from his
orchard at Lady Lake.
White BOWS, Colored Bows,
String Ties, and Washable Four
INLAND Ties, all of the latest
styles and guaranteed prices, at
Waterman & Co.'S.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-06-16

/, S. Black, at stall No. II, city
market, IS now prepared to keep
and Will keep a fell supply OF stall
fed meats constantly on hand at
the old prices.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-06-16

A neat little five room cottage
to rent in the northeastern part Of
the CITY; s. per month. Apply at
this office.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-20
WHITE PLAINS.

Letters of administration have been issued by
Surrogate Silkman 10 Harry W. Hawkins. as ad-
1ninistrator of the estate of Charles Henry Haw-
Eins of New Rochelle. who died on November
Richard Cooper has been appointed guardian OF
the person and estate of John Colbert minor
living in Yonkers. Testamentary letters Of guar
dianship have been issued to Joseph Z. Murphy,
as guardian of the persons and estates of Mar
garet \. and Helen Mary Kilwee. minors. OF
Greenhurg.
The University Extension Centre. of this village
has arranged for a course of twelve lectures, TO
be given by Professor Arthur b. Woodford. OF
Ncw-York City. on Economics.
a meeting of the citizens Of Pleasantville IL to
be called. at early day for the purpose of con-
sidering the question of having the village incor
porated.
The following officers elected at the annual
meeting of the directors of Hope Chapel. Harri-
son: President William Matthew's vice president,
Edwin NJ. Brown; secretary h. 5 Grove; treas
urtr. William r. Bull members of Executive Com
Wesiervelt Burger. \ vote of thanks ex-
tended to the Rev George W. Knox, of Rye for
his services to the chapel.
The session Of the County Court. before Judge
Lent Thursday almost entirely devoted
TO the trial of number Of offences against the
provisions Of the Raincs law.
The report of County Treasurer John HOag for
the quarter ending October 81, shows the receipts
20 have been SlO 427 g. which. together with a
balance on hand at the last report Of sSs6Ql sc.
makes total Of Sl7,29 o. The disburse ments
amounted 10 Sll3.ss7 Il, leaving "A balance No.
vember of $1.lil %
New-York tribune., 1896-11-20
MOUNT VERNON.

The numerous complaints that have been made
TO the police concerning the actions Of hackmcn
the railroad stations taken under advise
ment Wednesday night at a meeting at which
Mayor Fiske and Police Commissioners Van Tas-
sell and McCarten We're present. The hackmen
were also in attendance. Mayor Fislse warned
them that If further complaints TO him he
would revoke their licenses and not renew them in
his of office
Charles J. Nordquist Camp No. 81. Sons Of Veter
ans. inspected Tuesday evening by c. ~
Smith. of White Plains. After the Inspection
marks made by Captain John w. Pentreath
OF Shots Camp. and Captain Albert Sewers OF
Mcclellan Camp. Yonkers The annual election of
officers will be held on December !.
The German Lutheran Synod has appointed the
Rev. Alfred Muldeckic pastor OF St Paus Ger
man Lutheran Church. the dissenting faction
which holds its meetings in Willard Hall. There
are five Lutheran congregations in this city.
The marriage of Miss Abigail A. Allen to James
O Roberts Is announced to take place next
Wednesday evening at her home. No .333 South
Seventh-ave.
A mystery supper in aid of the fund for a
Thanksgiving dinner for the poor held on
Wednesday evening at the home Of Mrs. George
w Little. No. l2 Adams-st. and was well patron
lied. The menu was composed OF the following
dishes Mystery. Son of Noah. STAFF of Life. No
Grounds for Complaint What Some Folks DO Not
Offering. WOman's Weapon Chance for Promotion.
Shippers Home What the Winner Takes. Snow
bound. Few OF the guests able to solve the
ms
New-York tribune., 1896-11-20
Count BERCHTOLD'S PAINTINGS SOLD.

The sale OF old paintings belonging to Count
Berchtold OF Hungary. attracted only small
crowd 10 the Fifth Avenue Auction Rooms last
evening and the prices realized were small. The
notices of the sale announced that the paintings
had been inherited by Count Berchtod from his
grandfather the Marquis de Salza. Of Naples. and
had been pronounced genuine by the best authori-
ties The lis, Of articles represented included the
lanes Of Canaetto. Clouet. Tryon Van der Vede
Rubens and others OF equal renown. Twelve pict-
ures by Canaletto brought about $50 each. THE
Cruchxion." by Van der Weyden. sold for sl25. A
portrait of the wife of Burgomastcr Meyer of
Basel went for sleS. and two paintings on copper.
and $50 respectively. There was bidding on
several OF the pictures offered. The total amount
OF the sale was 5000
There will be a sale OF paintings by old and mod
ern masters at the same auction rooms. No. 23S
Fifth-ave, this evening at O'Clock.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-20
TIRE ~ THE Aston RI fLDI\G.

Policeman Dunn OF the old slip station. saw
flames issuing from the eighth floor OF the Astor
building No 10 Wa-st.. about o'clock yesterday
morning and turned in ar alarm. He then tried
to alarm tho ianitor and watchman of the build
ING and get them TO open the doors. but did not
succeed Tho building. which Is Il ninc-story brick
structure. extends through to Pinc-st. ana also
has an cntran6" In Broadway.
When the hrcncn arrived they had 10 break In
the large iron doors. They then found that they
could not make the elevator run. as the steam had
been shut OF and had to carry the hose up eight
flights Of stairs. This was don" with consderable
diihculty and In the mean time the 1ames got
som. headway. The flames were found to b" In
the kitchen Of restaurant on the eighth foor. run
by l.. Ahrmann. The flames spread to the dining
room but did the most damage In tn" Kitchen.
which WAS wre, kcd The damage IL estimated at
about 5000 After the fircmcn had broken In the
large iron doors the janitor Cornelius Mcmillan
appeared. He had been asleep on the third floor
The night Waterman. August Wyant. could not be
New-York tribune., 1896-11-20

mont. The courts have

has been organized at Larchmont The courts nave
been laid in the auditorium of the Casino
At the meeting of the Board OF Health on Wennes-
day night DR. ii D. Moves presented his resigna-
tion member. and ". II. Matthews, Of Resi-
dencc Park was elected to his place as president
Dr. Noyess resignation was made necessary by MS
absence in New-York In the winter ,, -
Mr.. Maxwell of this city. has been appointed 70
succeed ID O. Brown a. organst in St Thomas :
church. in Mamaroneck The new organist was
formerly choristcr in ST. Pauls Cathedra'' i'o"
don o,
The Rev j. l.. ONie of the Dominican order
will give lecture in I.archmOnt. in aid or ST Au-
gustine's Church on the evening OF Wednesday
November 25 His subject will be "Church ana
Charity" The Rev John a. Kellncr. OF ~. va
briefs Church. New Rochelle Is arranging a nu- %
sica1 progr amme be given in connection WIN '"e
lecture. ,x -
No tidings have yet been received of the vic, vic Oh
Professor Charles II. Clark who has been HiissIns
since Sunday evening Her husband sun 'nlIini
thai she has committed suicide. Clark maii'eu
his second wife three months ago.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-20
HOHE NEWS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOi EL"'

PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOl rL"'
CAMBRIDGE-General 7. NJ. Logan oir, OF
ginia. EVERE ErT-LOrillard Spencer, OF Nr"Po.
FIFTH ANENU Senator Redneid Iroc'o'' " "
Vermont: James y. Huston. OF lhulah" '
c,nrnrr oc Niclipan and State Treasurer Ad-
Olson g. CoIvin. of Albany. GllSEi -tN-.o"
gresham James Kerr. OF Pennsylvania Ho'-
LAND-Bayard Thaycr. of Boston. ana NIS' 'o',,'
V. l.. Pruyn. of Albany MANHAl An H. :,
7 odvord nresidont of the Michigan Central Rail
road Companv and Charles S Francis. or troy.
MURRAY HII.I.-Senator Orvile H. fhitt anu
Representative Charles a. Russell, OF Cohhecuc"' l.
Ex-Governor Charles II. Sawyer OF ->e"-
ehiro prnsiden, Merrill f. Gates OF Amherst Col
logo Robert T. Porter OF Cleveland: the KEY. ROD
ert n Paine of Baltimore and Senator T. Il. di .
sons of Rochester. WALDORF-AleXandcr Sha"
of Baltimore: George Urban. Jr oi i,''',n'o' '''.
Robert C. Schenck of Ohio. WINDSoR-Baroness
Won Cramr. Of Germany.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-20
TO IUPROTE MiM DELIVERY.
ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GENERAL NELSON con-
FERs WITH POSTMASTER DAYTON

ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GENERAL NELSON con-
FERs WITH POSTMASTER DAYTON.
a large part OF the day at the New York Postoficc
Yesterday with Postmaster DAYTON. talking the
service I'm Ncw-York and consulting about certain
changes needed TO facilitate mail delivery When
Mr. Nelson was seen in the afternoon he said that
there was nothing to say about his visit and that
no radical change in the system had been decided
upon When asked about the proposed adoption
OF horselcss carriages for m" collection OF mail in
the uptown districts. hc said.
w" are working that plan. hut 70 toll the
truth We hardly know ourselves where We stand.
Two months ago thought We had practical
machine. but II proved 10 hc q falls" hope. W" have
had many applications and suggestions. bur 30 far
We have not hit upon just what ~ feasible" Tn"
trouble has been that inventors do not seem 10 tax"
into consideration what want. The men who
max. tn. machines do not seem To consider the
wishes Of m. man who * to us" II. We do not want
a toy but practical wagon that VIII accomplish
work We now hnV" I'm sight u promising plan. and
| think Will have wagon 10 a snort tim" IN
fact. I'm four weeks We ought To hay" a practical
working machine.
When asked n II would be tried in New York
first Mr. Nelson replied that it probably would
but when asked further what benefit would accrue
from the adoption Of such machine. h" said
thOuchtfuly
THAT is hard to tell. Many things that are i'm
possible may be- made possible II "" can get "A
rapid and consistent wagon. The trouh" + tat IN"
business has grown so tremendously ana the work
enlarged 50 rapidly. that "" hav" outcrown our
facilities. W. "a doing the best can. ana hope
in time to accomplish something satisfactory.