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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-07-01
On the Wheel.

The bicycle grows in favor; its sphere
of usefulness is being almost daily en-
larged. In the smaller towns in
France, when a fire breaks out, a mes
senger has to make the rounds of the
town summoning the fremen from
their work. These messengers are now
mounted on bicycles, and are able to
summon the tlremen in n much shorter
time than formerly A New York mag
istrate has decided that the repairing
of punctured tire Is n necessity.
Wheelmen have long held this idea,
but II was not until n man was ar
rested for violating the Sunday law by
repairing a puncture that the court
finally rendered judgment on this i'm
portant question. In Jersey City an
ordinance has been passed which pro-
vides for the imposition of twenty
five dollar fine on any person who
throws tacks, pieces of glass or other
The object of the ordinance is to pre-
vent the puncturing of bicycle tires.
The Board of Education of Montclair,
N. J., has taken formal recognition of
bicycles as means of going to and
from school. At recent meeting the
fact that between seventy-fiye and one
hundred children rode to school every
morning on bicycles and that some ac-
commodation should be provided for
the wheels was considered. The board
then ordered that racks for the wheels
be put in the different schools.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-07-01
Better than keep or the Grass

II should think the tourists coming to
this place would destroy this lovely
park of yours" said the Northerner 10
the Floridian.
"Well, they used to pick up the olean-
ders and steal my cocoanuts, but put
up that sign over there, and since that
time they've respected my rights"
The Northerner walked over to the
sign and read as follows: please do
not irritate the rattlesnakes."
Never read book that refers to a
woman as "a piece of delicate Dresden
china" This is the stamp Of tcashy
hook, and trashy author.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-07-01
A Musical Queen.

Queen Marguerite of Italy is, of all
the royal and imperial ladies of Europe,
said to be the one who is the most en-
thusiastic disciple of Wagner and is
never so happy as when at lsr piano.
Indeed music, it is averred, is the sur
est way to her good WILL and that is
why several of the great powers of Eu-
rope make point of choosing for their
ambassadors at Rome diplomats who
are more conspicuous for their musical
tendency than FOR their statecraft. Thus
the former German ambassador, Baron
Won Keudell, used to spend the greater
part of his days in playing duets with
her majesty, and his successor is that
Baron Won Buelow who is known
throughout Germany as one of the clev-
crest of amateur performers on the piano.
Queen Marguerite's devotion to Wag-
merriam music, which is attributable to
the fact that she received her education
in Germany, is source OF sorrow to
her husband, who, like King Leopold OF
Belgium, simply abominates music, for
which he has no ear whatsoever, and
which has the effect Of putting his teeth
on edge. As he is extremely fond of his
wife, he submits to the intiiction as
long as he can. But when the strain be-
comes too great to bear, he threatens
the queen to sing and even goes so far
as to chant few bars in an eXcruciat-
ingly fiat and rasping voice. That al
ways has the desired effect and causes
her majesty's piano to close with a
bang. WESTMINSTER Gazette.
The evening times., 1896-07-03
FOR RENT.
SGrEERAN H0MES.
orners actual rriee quoted.

1O.OO-BAILEY'S CROSS ROADS,
S-roouI, 2-story cottage In first
class condition: good water and shade. one
acre lot: . mics from Georgetown: mile
from Arlington station. For sale at 81 400:
accommodating terms t246l
SAO-wASHINGToN GRovE-S40 for
the season; roomy cottage; partly fur
nishcd. t233)
so -AUTREE PARK. ON THE MET-
TR0P POLITAN BRANCH b. & o. r. R.,
ad Joining Re ckNllse Cottage rooms and
attic. on u large let. short distance from
station. t222b
&5O-TAKoMAP APARK-Furnished frame
cottage; s rooms and bath; newly
papered and painted, plenty OF fruit and
shade; good well water, near car lines;
will lease for S45 per month. t220l
GSO-CoLONIAL BEACH-For the sea
son, well located. G7S)
AO-WASHINGToN GRoVE-Cottage
for the season. u76)
$40 SEASoN-Clifton Beach cottage.
-GAITHERsBURG, Md
Frame cottage; 10 rooms and bath;
not aud cold water; newly papered; lie ated
by furnace; fruit, stable on rear large lot:
reduction If taken by the year. i236)
S1S-FoREST GLEN-Cottage: roorns,
first class conditiuD- t2l0,
S-DEANwooD, ID. C-Two s-room
cottages; well located and in good con-
dition. Q45)
x1T.OO-BR -BROoKLAND-Fra cot
t;Ige; rooms, heated by latrobes: sum
mer kitchen; near car lines. esd
The evening times., 1896-07-03
FOk-SALE.
CITY LOTS
orners aetual rriec qroted.


5000 EACH FOURTH ST. NE. BET.
AND MARYLAND AVE.-Three lots
16x100 to alley. t65l
$3.50 sTH ST. NV, RET. L AND
M-Lot 20x90 to loft. alley; III
proved by frame. renting for $lS per
month. 1867
K ST. NV. BET. 18TH AND 2oTH-Lot
23x95; STABLE on fear; well located; az
bargain. 1901
CORNER PA. AVE. AND WASHINGTON
CIRCLE-69x a most desir abe
VA. AVE. BET. 24TH AND 25TH;-
27x117. tb0
Il ST. NV. BET. 18TH AND 18TH
21 l-2 foot front. l64)
MARYLAND AVE. NEAR E ST. Me-
.d .EioR1DA oR AVE-. NEAR lsT ST. NWaN VA,
K ST. BET. Sd AND 4TH NE
16x144. (6O)
22D ST. BET. AND H sTs. NV
37xl37. t52)
P ST. BET. nth AND 18TH NV.
Facing south; 24xs5; to alley. tbD
EAST CAPITOL ST., BET. 14TH AND
18TH, OPPOSITE POWER HOUSE,
6OxSO to aO-fOot alley. t5O)
KsT., BET. 18TH AND 4TH SITS Sc.
47x14O. (6D
4TH ST. Sc. BET. NJ. AND NJ
4sxlO5. t62)
Sd ST. BET. E. CAPITOL AND A SITS.
SE.-19x96 to 24-foot alley. 1850
18TH ST, BET G AND PA AVE. Sc
1SxS2, 4-root alley $50
18th ST. NE, BET. A AND SITS ;.
2oxl1O; a0-foof alley. t5S
The evening times., 1896-07-03
LOANS NEGOTIATED.
FIRE INSURANCE,
CITY OR COUNTRY, /,
PLACED IN RELI-
ABLE COMPANIES.
ESTATES MANAGED.
PROPERTY FOR SALE.
QMPROvED).
6,cners' aetua, price quotsL

So. 8.6OO-EIGHTH ST. NE-Brick, with
12 rooms and store. a. m. l.; reasonable
terms. nts Q14)
SI.3SO-E. j. AN 3. Sc, BET. NJ AND
STS.-6-roofns shame: under rent for
$40 per month. f224)
S6.OoO-U ST. NV, BET. 18th AND
18TH STS.-7 rooms and bath; on
electric line: first-elass condition. t109l
S2.zOO-ON MIST, BET. 4TH AND5TH
SITS. NE.--Briek. With stone trimmings:
2-story; 8 rooms and bath. 1922
S2.8OO-E ST. NE. BET. 4TH AND
oTH-7-room brick house; a. IN. l.; will
sell on reasonable terms. tS1)
S,1.S6O-BELAIR AVE. NE.-2-story
frame dwelling. containing rooms and
pantry: easy monthly payments. 7O)
The evening times., 1896-07-03
FOR sALE-suBURBAN.

FOK SALE-SUBO OHbAN:
FOR SALE-A country home right in
the city, with beautiful front and side
lawn, and vegetable garden in rear; o.
room, bath and cellar, brick house; with
a. m. j.; also, stable: every convenience OF
both city anil country; owner leaving city
and must sell. Address OWNER, EGO
NJ st. me-, City. jyS-3t
SO SHERMANPARK LOTS. S1O
Outing For July A.
Spend few hours on the Fourth in
seeing and investigating the beauties of
Sherman Park.
People of moderate means have fine
chance To secure homes ar makeinvcstfne nts
easily and eheapiy. A few choice lots
left. 30x10o feet; going rapidly; healthy:
shady; settled ne, ghb0rhood; near sta
elsewhere for SO or $3.50. Special train
daily. 1850: returns 2:15. Sunday 3 q. m.
Concerning tickets. guide and information,
call 623 st. NV. jy2-3t
The evening times., 1896-07-03
FOR SALE.
SUBURBAN LOTS.
oeners aetual priee anoted

Fort Myer Iielghts. Brookland, Laurel,
BrightwoOdP ark, Palisades of the Potomac,
Forest Glen, Del Ray Rockville, Benning,
Springiake Park, West Eckin gton. Charlton
Lakeland, Ingieside, Norris Addition. aar.
low Park. Somerset Heights.
The evening times., 1896-07-03
FOR SALE.
GOOD WILL. STOCK AND FIXTURES.
O,ryers' actual ;,s-irr o,totsd

Established bakery, Tth st. NV, near
o street market doing good cash busi-
ness; well equipped; party caving the city;
price. $500 Further information, THE
TIMES REAL ESTATE BUREAU.
Flour and feed store, vicinity New Liberty
Market, horse, wagon, harness and fix
lures; good paying business; party leaving
the city; price, $500: easy terms estab-
TATE BUREAU.
Established flour and feed store, CO.
lumbia Heights. rent. SIS month: price.
$4o0; good paying business; books open
for Inspection.
The evening times., 1896-07-03
WANTED.
SUBURBAN HOMES.

wc have applicants for country homes 10
rrns for the season or lease by the year. Ad-
dress Immediately. Times Real Estate
Bureau, 10th 1Dd Pa. ave. NV.
The evening times., 1896-07-03

Observation-Disclosures.
WANTED-An ice box suitable for
keeping meats; 6x6 feet or larger.
Address j. B., this Office. 1yf-St
wANTED-You TO know that AUTH
has the Finest Of beef and veal at 40
and lnd. ave ~ = teb.1
SHOES half-suec and heeled in Is MIN
utes. while you wait. for 50C. AZ 3I0
Pa. ave. NV. iu2-Smo-em
The evening times., 1896-07-03
80
FARMS.

-
We bave listed many desirable places
near the city; large i.usI1 small tracts; nm
proved and upimptosed THE TINES
REAL ESTATE BUREAU.
The evening times., 1896-07-03
.couxTaY ag0ARp.

COONTREsB BOA RID.
BOARD 10 miles from city or. .Coesvi'lc
Pfke; Cool rooms and rirsf- class hoard.
Address, or call Mrs. Al. MILLER. Burnt
Mills, Nd. jy3-ot,em
SUMMER BQARDERS wanted
at Cleveland. Farm. terms moderate;
daily mail; old yir4tHtF table; city ref
colnoro, King deosxeioQapty. va. isse17t
The evening times., 1896-07-03

w ANTED or 3 hours work a day
DY young lady stenographer and type
writer, best refs. Address b. 7. B.. this
office. iy3-Ttam
The evening times., 1896-07-03

w ANTED lady wants clerical or
educ:it:onal employment. Address Miss
NJ. this Olrice. Item
The evening times., 1896-07-03
HELP wANTED-MALE AND
FEMALE
SITUATIONS vyANrED-FEMaLE.

wANTED-By eolored woman, a
pace as cnaniUermdid, or Will do gem
erai noUseworS in small family; willing
to stay nights. Call for three Gays 1908
18th ST. NV. Item
The evening times., 1896-07-03

w ANTED -Gener;Iihouseworki Ia small
IamIiy, ny coiored woman. Address
1923 9Th st. NV Item
The evening times., 1896-07-03

wANTED-Forc cash. all kinds Of Old
Tinted Suites postage and depa rfnfne
stamps. Collections also bought. 81. E.
1905 ?th st.nw. 1u3$0
The morning times., 1896-02-25
An Old Family.

Several years ago there was an old family
in Pennsylvania named Roth. Indeed, the
long line OF Roths was about all the family
had to show by way of distinction, and so
much did they make of the long branches
of the family tree and the Niagara of blue
blood that had i'll centuries past courSed
through their veins that the people of the
more recent generations really began to
think that these Roths were of some account.
One evening there happened 10 be party
in the little town of Al, and besides the
great Roth family the guests numbered
among others young Dr.. Sharp. He was a
popular and rising physician and consid-
cred by matchmak king mammas a. particu-
larly desirable catch.
Mrs. Roth had four maria geabie daugh-
ters, so at the first favorable opportunity
she cornered the young doctor and sought
TO impress upon him the Importance of her
wonderful family.
why, DOCTOR" she said 1--WE all came
over on the MayfIower, so / know you will
not think me bold in asserting that the
Roths are really one of the first families"
Pardon me-" replied the young ply
sician, but 1 have no hesitation in saying
that your family enjoys even a greater
distinction"
"0h, DOCTOR gushed the old woman,
giving herself a congratulatory hug on her
coming triumph. Indeed you flatter us"
Not at ALL" he replied; 'for know you
are the first family
Who told you that, dear doctor?'
The Bible,' he replied reverently, ''for
lisa Us the Lord was boston Budget
The morning times., 1896-02-25
ADDRESSED BY FITZ LEE
Ex-Governor the Chief Figure at
the D. G. Entertainment.
He Spoke I'm Alexandria on the Con-
federate eSoldler-SewsN Notes from
tho Town Across the River.

Gen. Fitzhugh Lee Iecturcd in the Opera
House last night to one of the largest au-
dtcnces ever seen in Alexandria. The oeca-
sion was an entertainment given under the
auspices of Mary Custis Lee Division Of the
Daughters Of the CGnfederacy.
The entertainment was opened by a med
ley Of Southern airs by an orchestra Of Miss
Mayors and Messrs Dunn, Briscoe aud
Nails. This was followed BY the singing
of Dixie" by Miss Blanch Rotchford
and chorus of fifty voices.
Mr.. John NJ. Johnson then introduced Gen
Lee in few appropriate words, and when
the general came forward ne was greeted
with long and loud applause.
The subject of the lecture was The Con
federate Soldier ana for an hour and .
half the speaker held his audience as he
carried them through the war with the
Army of the Potomac. The lecture was
interspersed with numerous incidents, hu
morous and pathetic. which had come under
the observation OF the lecturer Gen.
Lee paid high tribute to the gaIlantry Of
the Alexandria soldiers OF The ceIcbrat ted
old Seventeenth Virginia Infantry, C. A..
and read extracts from the reports OF Gen.
Robert Z. Lee 10 show that their deeds
hadnOtpassed unnoticedby the conluIau uding
general.
The lecture was brought To a close by
the speaker applaudng the work now beiss
done by the women Of the South, inlooking
after the needy ana poor ex-C0nfederatc
soldiers.
After the address Miss Rotchford sang the
"Homespun Dress Mr.. Payne Of War
rentOn rendered piano solo Mr.. G.. HatIev
Norton sung a solo, and the entertainment
was brought to a close with a tabIeau,
representing a Confederate camp in il s63
with the Leonata Quartet, in Confederate
uniforms, singing "Tenting on the Old
Camp Ground" Several hundred dollars
will be realized from the entertainments for
the benefit of the needy Confederate
soldiers.
The morning times., 1896-02-25
DRAWING ROOM GOLF.
Rules for PLAYING This Pretty
Game Indoors.

Colts now being introduced into the draw
| ing-room. when snow and bad weather
| make outdoor sport impossible, the deyotee
of the game sets up her parlor golf table,
! aud, presto, the game goes on with all, or
| nearly al, the fun and excitement one gets
from Il two-mile walk around an eighteen
hole links.
The device for indoor golf consists OF a
| round metal disc, with Il hole in the mid
die, which is placed on a little table made
| for the express purpose, or else can be set
| on the carpet. Small squares of ivory form
| the tees for each disc. A number of the discs
| may be placed in one room, or, where the
| house is not large, in the hall and in adjoin-
| ing rooms, forming a lengthy and interest
| ing course. Indoor golf may thus be made
quite an exciting amusement, but for the
sake OF the bric-a-brac, lofting and driving
! strokes must be taboocd, and the game re-
solves Itself into putting golf. 1t is excel
lent practice in putting, and embraces the
most important elements of the sport.
The game is arranged for one or two
persons TO play on sides alternately, one
round of the links TO be rcckoned a match
unless otherwise agreed beforehand. The
winner is the gamer of most holes. The
player chosen to start does so from the tee
ing ground, marked start" to the first
hole, aud continues play until he misses
getting in. The next player follows the miss
from his starting point, to be continued
until the center hole is reached. The side
taking the Tewest strikes to get in wins the
hole PLACED Tor, each hole to be contested
and rcckoncd in like manner.
player having huled ball, places the
same upon the iudcntiOD made in front
Of each hole before playing for the next.
player must not strike against another
bail; the penalty Of so doing counts one
against the striker. Where striker hits
the bah from there he must play the next
time. In double match player taking
wrong turn loses the hole for his side.
Scoring, by way of change. may be reckon
ed upon the w hole lot o holes the least num-
ber winning the game.
There is another game of indoor golf re-
quiriDg greater SIKH. Sides are chosen
and the play alteruates as before.
Each hole is to he secured by one stroke
of the club from the points of indention
IN front Of the same. beginning at the tee
ing ground, marked sta rt" A player
The morning times., 1896-02-25
Ru,wer I.vtton Not So Slow.

The dramatic incident of judge sentenc-
Ing his own son TO death, which, ! under
stand, occurs in Steycnson's last book,
Weir Of Hcrmiston,' is by 70 means
new one in En- glish fiction. says London
writer. Readers of Bulwer Lytton will
recall how in that romantic tale of high
way robbery for the writing of which the
author received much censure1 paul Cliff
ford" the attractive hero is not only SEN
fenced to death by his own father, Judge
Brandon, but the effect of the tragedy is
heightened by the fact that the judge has
only just been Informed while on the bench)
that tue prisoner is his long-lost child and
tlat that child has upbraided him, igno-
rant Of the relationship, with having been
instrumental in launching him on hisca
reer of crime. II is the fashion to sneer
at Bulwer Lytton, but the sneererS might
some OF them take lesson in graphic
force from the trial scene In question:
Exchange.
The morning times., 1896-02-25
NAMING The BIG CANVAS
Endeavor Committee Decides It
Shall Be "rent Washington"
Big Amount of Business Transacted
at Well Attended Meet
ing Lust Night.

Ameeting of the Christian .Endeavorc com
last evening.
Congress Street MP. Church. North Presbv-
terian Church and Metropolitan A. NJ. f.
Church, offering their edifices for the
uses OF the convention.
Chairman Smith read 4 letter from See
retary Baer requesting that twenty churc hes
be named for the holding Of the preliminary
convention sessions OF Wednesday evening.
July s. discussion OF this request brought
out the opinion OF The committee to the
effect that twenty-five OF these meetings
ought To be held instead OF twenty. ana it
was decided to suggest this TO Mr. Baer. \
list of twenty five available churches was
made up, and ordered transmitted to Mr..
Baer.
The question Of naming the new Christian
Endeavor tent was next considered The
two tents used at Boston last year We're
called "Wliiston' and "EndeayOr" and
after some discussion, it was decided to
name the third tent Tent Washington.
Mr.. Fred. l.. Fishback, of the First Con-
gregationai Society, was appointed sec
retary OF the reception committee.
Mr.. Robson Of the Finance committee re-
ported that satisfactory progress had been
made in the canvass for convention funds
among the citizens.
The following appointments were made
upon the entertainment committee: Mr..
Raymond A. Pearson of Calvary Baptist
Society, secretary; Rev. F. A. Sitter, OF the
Mount Vernon Place NJ. E. Society, Mr. C.
B. Jewell of the Church OF the Covenant, j.
L. IL. Winfield of Gunton Temple Me
mortal Presbyterian Society.
Mr.. Pierson II. ristow OF Calvary
Baptist Society, and Mr.. A NJ Orrison
of the Mt. Vernon Place NJ. f. Society, were
appointed upon the excursion committee.
Mr.. Shand, as committee of one, reported
the following schedule OF committee meet
ings TO be held in the future: March 90,
entertainment; March 81, reception: April3.
registration, and April 10, hall, ushers ard
decoration; April II, reception. second
meeting; April "a, entertainment, second
meeting.
Meetings OF the finance, music, excursion,
etc. and smaller committees will be held
rs often as necessary. The foregoing
schedule refers to the large auxiliary com
mittees.
After lengthy discussions OF important
matters the committee adjourned with
prayer by Mr.. Foster
The morning times., 1896-02-25
FOR MY LADY'S HAIR.

ing some particularly 5delightful looking
cream puffs i'll conspicuous part of q
restaurant, he stepped in and purchased one.
Without stopping to ponder upon the
peculiarities of cream puffS, Mr.. Booth, i'll
the most calculating and enthusiastic man
ner, bit exactly at the center ofthe spongy
delicacy. OF course, a small stream of the
cream uozed out at each side OF the bite,
and gathered itself together on Mr.. Booths
cheeks. Just at this iuncture some one in
the shop recognized the tragedian and
cried out, Why, that's Mr.. Boothi'
Half a score OF people crowded about
and eyed the figure with interest. 1t was
Il trying position for great tragedian,
who was conscious of being in anything
but tragic role But he went calmly on
with his refreshment, eating with as much
unconcern. and enjoyment, apparently, as
ifh were far from the madding crowd
- But he said afterward, with a
twinkle in his eye, I never did a better bit
of acting in my life -
The morning times., 1896-02-25
FoCs to Prevent FroStS

F. C. Finkle of this city, has developed
theory by the application of which he be-
lieves it possible 60 prevent frosts in the
orange districts of Southern California.
Stated unscientifically, it is nothing less
than the manuufacturc of an artificial fog.
Mr.. Ffnkle is a civil eng ineer who has paid
particular attention to irrigation, and since
the big frost just Il month ago has been
studying the subject OF trying TO develop
soIle II cans which shall protect the orchard
-an absolutely sure defense against the
frost. He no wproposes to station largeyats
of water all through the valley with oil
burners under them when the mercury APP
proacies the danger line. In thousand
orchards the water would be started to boil I
ing, and the yapor thus produced wouIdpre-
vent frost. The costmight be considerable,
but inconsiderable when compared with
$6, ,oGo 900 crop. 60 say nothing of fthevalue
of the trees. San Francisco Examiner.
The morning times., 1896-02-25
ROSS EXPEDITION.
One of the Most Successful Ever
Undertaken in That Region
NncmIIIan'- Nfagnzine.

Undertak ken in That Region
MacmllIan'- Magazine.
Ross expedition was the most sucCeSsrH
of all ever Undertaken in this region. bat
his hips spent rcseaScusinttI Antarctic.
The appearance Of the TWO rivaIeXpeditiOus
ON the ground chosen, aLd made puhIe
many months in advance for the scene
Of operations OF the English ships, caused
Ross TO change his p.aus. and heaceOgdtngly
selected point much more to the eastward
170 degrees east from which TO make bis
dash for the pole.
The meridian chosen was that in which
Balleny had fourd open water in latitude
so degrees. and it was this fact chat deter
mined Ross on his cboice OF grouTd. He
spent three successive seasons in the Ice
pack, retiring uorthwaTd as the winter
approached. and turning his vessels prOws
to the south again on the approach ur
spring.
N would he impossible TO Indicate 1.-THE
Of the notable occurrences and discoveries OF
these three ereateXpcditiOns, anditiS great
pity that Ross Own narrative. one of the
most interesting records OF one Of the most
interesting experiences has never been re-
published Tor the benefit of a generation Of
readers unborn, when the original edition
was issued in ST.
The first Of the three excursions was the
most memorable. Il was in this that the
ships discovered ard took possession OF
Victoria Land sighted and named Mounts
Erebus and Terror besides many others
of less altitude. with the Parry Mountains
in the background in latitude 80 degrees
south. and traced the ice ha rrier ia latitude
rs degrees for 200 or 500 miles. They had
no lack OF exciting accidents due to fOgS,
gales, snow storms and the proximity OF
loose 6ercS. TO keep them from being bored
by the attending stretch of an impcnetrable
wall goo feet out OF the water.