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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-10

cut, marked "a" represents the table
i'll this condition. On command, the
cloth gradually rises from the center of
the table rs though something were
pushing 1t up. In few moments it be-
comes very evident that some one or
something is on the table covered by
the cloth. The magician now removes
the cloth and lady is seen standing
ON the table, as in the second illustra-
ton,
Ihe secret of this, as In all good illu-
sions, Is very simple, as the part of the
first Illustration, marked "B," will
show. In the stage there is trap door,
over which is placed a fancy rug that
has piece removed from it exactly the
same size as the trap, to which the
piece Is fastened. When the trap is
closed the trap appears to be an ordin-
airy one. The table is placed directly
over the trap. Below the stage Is n
box, open at the top, with cloth sides
and wood bottom. To this box are at
tached four very fine wires that lead
w 'hio iouSh TIC otdSc ny nucaHS VI Suldl
holes where the trap and floor join,
over small pulleys in frame of table
and down through table legs, which
are hollow, through the stage to a
wlndlass. In the table top is a trap
that divides In the center and opens
outward. The top of the table is inlaid
In such a manner as TO conceal the
edges of the trap. The lady takes her
place in the box in a kneeling position,
the assistant stands at the windlass,
and all Is ready.
The magician takes large table cov-
er, and, standing at the rear of the
table, proceeds to cover it by throwing
cloth over table, then slowly draws it
up over the table top. The moment that
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-10

ed In this important department of the
government are women, many of whom
are the most expert money counters
and counterfeit detecters in the world
In fact, only experts can proprely per.
form the work that Is required; for
not only must the soiled and mutilated
money be accurately and rapidly count
ed, but all counterfeit notes must be
detected and thrown out. When we
consider that some counterfeiters can
so cleverly initiate genuine money that
their spurious notes will circulate
through the country without detection
and are not discovered until they are
finally turned into the treasury, some
idea Of the proficiency Of these experts
can be gained, especially when we bear
In mind that these notes are often Sc
worn that the imprint on them can
scarcely be deciphered. 1t not infre.
quently happens that these bad notes
are detected simply by the feel OF
them, which, in some cases, is the only
way Of discovering the fraud; for while
u counterfeiter may occasionally sue.
ceed in so perfectly initiating the de.
sign Of note as to mislead even an ex-
pert, 1t Is next to impossible for him to
counterfeit the paper used by the gov.
ernment."
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-10
Authors Enjoying Mechanical Helps

The up-to-date stories about authors
indicate that the brotherhood of the
pen are as keenly alive to the advan-
tages Of high state of civilization as
any other class of people in the com
munity. The author with n fountain
pen which holds ink enough for about
10000 words has made his appearance.
His daily stint is the amount of ink in
his pen, and when that is exhausted
he stops; the author who has lost three
months work by the breaking of
phonograph, into which he had dictated
a novel, has also come into publicity,
and people feel as sorry for him as did
tile gay Frenchmen of a hundred and
fifty years ago for the poet who lost n
collection of blank rhymes. The au-
thor who keeps n phonograph by his
bedside, In order not to lose the bril-
liant ideas that come to him in the ST.
lent watches of the night, and the mag
aZne editor who, from his residence.
dictates a lengthy and learned article
through the telephone to a shorthand
writer at his office are all with us, for
the authors are evidently not the kind
of people to lag behind the age in which
they live.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-10

founded on equally foolish pretexts.
One man lost his life in dispute as to
what was trumpS in card game; an
other because he was refused admis-
sion to club Of pigeon shooters. Gener.
al Barry was challenged because he
declined some wine on account of Ill
ness, and another British officer was
called out because he asked his op-
ponent to pass him a goblet ut the din.
Ing table.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-10
DESTROYS A MILLION DAILY.
Uncle Sam Grinds Bank Notes and
Greenbacks Iuto Pulp.


Every working day in the year I'm
Gle Sam destroys million dollars; de-
liberately tears up and grlnds to pulp
one million dollars worth of paper
money-genulne banknotes and green
backs" writes Clifford Howard in the
Ladies' Home Journal. "A million dol
lars In one, two, five, ten, twenty, fifty,
one-hundred and one-thousand dollar
notes are daily punched full of holes,
cut Into halves and thrown into n ma.
chine that rapidly reduces them to a
mass of mushy substance.
Whenever piece of paper money
becomes soiled or torn it may be pre-
sented to the United States treasury
and redeemed. Sooner or later every
note that circulates among the people
becomes unfit for further service, for 1t
Is bound to become dirty or mutilated
by constant handling, and the United
States government stands ready to
give the holder of such new note in
exchange for 1t; or in other words, the
government will redeem it.
'The majority of the clerks employ
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-10
A PECULIAR EXPLOIT.
Iowed Large Turtle Twelve Miles
Through the Water.

- wv AWClNo
Through the Water
jim Nestover n youngster of p. and
rider of the bike" Is the hero in the
region about Mayport, Fla, lust at
present over the capture OF huge tur.
Tie the other night ON the beach. West.
over had been down on qhe beach tak.
Ing spin and also to see about some
COWS IN pasture at Six-Mile Polut
lie mad rope about ifty feet long that
he TOOK with him TO do some measuring
on some camp meeting lots. Knowing
that this was the time for turtles to be
laying their eggs, they affecting moon
hght nights for such exercise. he kept
sharp lookout for them. Just after
passing Pablo he saw the big outlines
OF something black up the beach.
by Jimminy' said Jim under his
breath, that's dog-goned big un, too"
riding uo slowly, he soon came near
the big turtle, which was too busy lay-
ing eggs TO notice inns nolseless ap-
proach. Jim eogltated over the matter
for few minutes and then, taking his
rope, carefully fastened It to the tur.
ties front illpper and drew the rope
tight. No sooner did the turtle feel
this than it started up and wlggled to-
ward the water. Jim mounted his
wheel and tried TO ride off the other
way. Jim pedaled and pedaled. but
could not move the old fellow. The
turtle seemed to have the best of the
bargain and pulled the unwilling
wheelman to the waters edge. Jim was
getting anxious. As the turtle entered
the water he started up the beach
alongside the waters edge, trying to
get new pull on his capture.
TO his great surprise and delight he
found that he had the turtle foul. The
Old fellow was at home In the water.
but having his right llpper caught by
the tow rope he was powerless to run
away, and fight as hard as he could he
could not escape. Jim started up the
beach as near the waters edge as he
could ride, and began to tow the turtle
to Mayport. The turtle naturally OBJ
Jected and sheered out to sea. But the
rope being attached TO his Landslide
tlipper II kept him at just the right dis
tance from the shore and he rowed as
easy as log, as Jim said afterward.
once in a while he got obstreperous
and twice Jim fell into the water, but
by midnight he and his prize arrived
Off Commanche Point His wild whoops
aroused the neighbors who came out TO
see what was up. They would not be-
lseve that Jim had towed the turtle for
twelve miles in this way, until he show
ed them the rope and then to show off
towed the big fellow up and in front
OF the town for a few turns. And the
turtle had gotten used to 1t now and
Kept just far out enough TO make tow
Ing easy. When he saw Jim turn to
come back. after going up the bank a
little ways, the turtle turned around
and shifted the rope TO his Landslide
flipper again, as he knew that he could
not be towed II the rope was on the out
side. Jim has the turtle in a crawl
near his house and every evening he
takes him for tow along the banks
Chicago Chronicle.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-10

the cloth touches the floor in front of
the table the trap is opened, and the
box containing the lady is drawn up
nnder the table by means of the wind
lass, and the trap Is closed. This is
done very quickly during the moments
time in which the magician Is straight
ening out the cloth to draw it back
over the table. All that now remains
to be done Is for the lady to open the
trap in table and slowly take her place
on top of the table and close the trap.
The top and bottom Of the box by
means of which the lady is placed un-
der the table are connected by means of
three strong elastic cords placed inside
of the cloth covering. These elastics
are for the purpose of keeping the bot
tom and top frame of the box together,
except when distended by the weight
of the lady. Thanks to this arrange
ment of the box, it folds up as the lady
leaves III for her position on the table
top, and is concealed inside of the
frame of the table after her weight is
removed from it.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-10
Odd Pretexts for DueIs.

It's easy to find an excuse for duel
IL one Is looking for trouble. One hun
dred and twenty years ago, says a
writer in the Pittsburg Dispatch, two
British officers serving in the army in
cause he knew IL to be superior to an,
other. and famous the country over lor II
ouree of Group. Mr.. Johnson says this
the best selling cough remedy they han
die. and that it gives splendid satisfaction
in all eases. sold by 4. M. King,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-10

Alcohol was first distinguished as an
elementary substance by Albueasis Ia
the twelfth century.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-10

contrary. 1t Is easier to take and keep
hold of tissues In gloves than with the
bare hand. He further recommends
the use of resplrator of sterlllzed mus
lin, in order to avoid danger from
mouth bacteria.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-10
WONDERFUL APPEARING LADY
Pretty Stage Trick Recently Devised
in Europe,

III EUROPE,
ot the many new illusions now being
presented in Europe, an ingenious one
Is that of the appearing lady. On the
stage Is seen plain, round-top four
leg table, which the magician has been
using as a resting place for part of the
apparatus used in his magic perform
ance. Eventually, the performer re-
moves all articles from the table and
covers 1t with n cloth that does not
reach the floor. The part of the first
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-10

I Cal "rnia coid IeTT me wruu It cough ano
was expeetorating all the time. Inc
Remedy cured me, and l want oil OF my
ftionds when troubled with cough o.
cold ia nee IL. for It VIII do item good.
Sold by II. NJ. King, Druggist,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-10
WONDERFUL CHURCH,
The Venerable Wooden Stavekirche at
Borgund, Norway.

The Stavekirche at Borgund, Nor
way, is one of the most venerable wood.
en- edlfices in the world. The interior
of the church consists Of a large, square
auditorium and a smaller and narrower
choir, which latter ends in a semi-cir-
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-10
JaDanese Industry,

The Japanese think the best mission
airy they can send to Formosa is the
locomotive, and they propose to civilize
its 100000 fierce inhabitants by build
ing railroads, which will furnish trans
portation for the sugar, tobacco, rice.
corn, tea, camphor, cinnamon, pepper
and tropical fruits which flourish lux
urlously in nearly the same latitude as
the Sandwich Islands.
The Japanese Gnvernment iron fnnn--
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-20
OPIUM


Houston. Texas. Juno Sth, 1897.
l began DR. rrrdN'S treatment in Au-
gust, 1876, at which time was taking so
10 81 grains of morphine daily. I WAS 9
walking skeleton phvsicul and mental
wreck. From the first dose | improved
Nphlly. rliuing strength. weight and an
r.'iite, and sleeping better than ! hNi Tor
years. In fact. l went through The whole
treatment without pain or SUFFERING
have never touched an oniaie since taklnE
the first dose of the remedy and have
never nj auv time. while ON treatment
or during the eighteen months That nave
ELAPSED since my cure had the least desire
to do so. | am hanuv to announce my
perfect cure. and 10 state that DE FurdN y
remedy is a perfect and painless cure
d eslre to state that | took The treatment
at my home. without the knowledge OF an.
other person. during which time hbout
eight weeks was engaged In the hardest
KIM of manual lahr.
1t seemed rs Il a new and brighter
world hati opened TO me. a transition from
tho depths of darkness and despair TO
light. hone and happlness. and regis
tered a vow with my Maker. 20 10 M ~
my mower 10 save any other untortunat's
STRUGGLING under the influence of the mon
st.r. opium. Actuated Inv a desire 10 Keep
ths vow. 1t Is my request ihhi nus pc
published in The Houston l'osl ana IN
other WAYS given as wide currency rs
nosslble gratefully and sincerely Sours
p"SS'''N' rlIAs w. THOMAS.
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TortQring
Rheumatism,

The busiest and most useful men
are not always exempt from sickness.
especially are they liable to be al.
Tackled and completely disabled BY that
most annoying and painful ailment--
rheumatism. Men in all walks of life
are subject at any time to be seized
WIN ms disease, and besides the great
mental anguish at the thought of hay.
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supplanted by 4 condition of utter
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Rheumatism, the strongest men be-
come the weakest, and the most useful
are robbed of their usefulness.
Mr.. ]. A. LeSesr has lived in AT.
lanta, ga, for years, and some of the
prettiest residences and most substan-
tial business blocks of that city are
monuments TO his skill as an architect
and builder.
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Mr.. J. A. LESEuR.

But like many other busy men, MIR.
LeSeur was ovcrtaken by Rheumatism
and soon his strength gave way to a
condition of helplessneSs. This dread
disease produces more agony, he says,
than can well be described. For
years j have suffered with Sciatic
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taken out, also as if Il fragment of
bombshcll had passed through my left
hip. When ! would sit down, ! could
not straighten up for several minutes,
and then only at the expense of great
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though many remedies were tried.
Someone recommended 5. S. $. and l
was almost III despair when began its
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little inconvenience from the rheuma-
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as continued the S. S. S., and very
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also proved to be a fine tonic, as now
have more appetite, and feel better
than ever before, in my life. cannot
say too much in praise of 8. S. S"
Rheumatism is a condition of the
blood which has always batfcd the
doctors, and it is popularity that
those who once have i: are Sure to al
ways bc subject to its attacks from
time TO time. The reason of. this is
that the doctors are only able to give
temporary relief, but cannot rid the
system of the disease permanently.
S. S. S. guaranteed purely regetdble) is
the only real blood remedy for real
blood troubles. such as rheumatism,
Scrofula, Cancer, Eczema, Catarrh,
letter, Contagious Blood Poison, etc.
When S. S. 5. once forces disease
from the system it never returns. Our
valuable books will be mailed free to
any address. Swift Specific Co., At
lanta, Georgia.
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-ss,>- --------
hINRi CLAWS sPECTACLES.
"'n'nckian Now Living ut Dallas
=, owns Them.

a"' Texas. June 10 Uncle" Pete
'-enson' an Did Dallas county settler
Vs'ae from the Kentucky blue grass
!" Is the proud poscssor OF pair OF
'Ae'es through which Henry Clay used
!" uooh the scenes in and about The
,rss .naihher, The rims and frame OF
,ssaoies are made of solid silver and
Y, S, are CRYSTALS.
II ,,,bnphensun said TO The Post man
n anef' who lived at Winchester, Ky.
n a.s, Clay. who lived at Lexins.on
Su,r,ss. friends. In 1898 they snapped
s pa as. upon trial. they found thai
NJ, 'S see better through the others
"a, rather kept the ones he got from
,,,s. 'or Years, finally giving them tC
\. NJ NV aunt presented them TO q
n n n'he anu she has turned them
vi me. am now sealing things AZ
4. 1"erlca's greatest men used 10 see
''i"c the glasses very highly, "
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'"h FREE SILVER,
""u Aggressive Action Of
An Jersey Democrats.

ana Aggressive Action of
h. Wv Jersey Democrats.
!, -ork' June 1T.-New Jersey demo-
a., 80 Tor FRI" silver. Every county IN
ID. was represented at the meeting
4sinocratic State committee here.
~, unusual. The reason so much
! ,o,, "us taken was 'that 1t was known
N ~ OF the State organization to-
h. aemocrats who last fan support
VA sun democratic ticket or Mckinley
y ~, oRltned or Indicated. This was
~ no resolution or formal action
'eu' The committee did not, how
y, strain Itself fnnn expressing It's
J NJ i's action In dropping the conn-
Y. sent IN the names of gold DEM
=, appointment to the county
sections was indication enough.
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CONVICTED OF FRAUD.
An Ex-PostmRstrr Iins Four Counts
Against Him,

An Igx-Postmnstrr Iins -Four Counts
Against Him.
Dallas. Texas, June i6.-J, II. Cook, cx-
postmaster at Qunlnn, Texas, was today
cow ctod In tho United States district
court of dcfraudlng tho government OF
$4,000 Of postoflioo funds, His method OF
operation was to issue bogus money or
ders and keep the amounts himself. About
n YEAR ngo Cook was convicted and sent
epccd 10 four years imprisonment, Out
was granted now trial because OF con-
yio,lon on n wrong rgc-cnbezs!ement.
His conviction today was on six counts
proven by tho government. Judge swayne
has not yet passed sentence. but 1t VIII
probably bo as severe az the flrst.
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MASONIC.

Merkcl. Toxns. June iS.'-At tho last
stated meeting OF tho Morkci lods'' No
7io NJ Ancient Free and Accepted MhHohS.
,ra,or ,,orsl,Ipful master: J. a. Lecmah.
senior warden. s. A. walden. Junior war
den. /. s. Alton. secretary. ID. NJ Craven
tilpr.
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" ANTED--A situation as teacher IN a
t'lvats family. small salary expected
can give good reference. Apply to slGlh
Preston avenue. -
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" ANTFD-S Situation by colored man In
private family. nrst-olass with horses:
do house work. milk give good refee-
ence: s'av on place. are n. Address
fhla lffcn. Y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-20

~ schmidt. Houston. Texas. are sole
Esi Eiiner * Amends Prescription
Y a.. rnich is a cure against Rheuma-
bottle viii pSauo =
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YOUNG MAN, Salvationisf. wants place
In a private family TO milk cows take
care of horses good yard man. Ad-
dress OIL ihs Office. ~
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IOSI'TION by Young man. Is stenographer
and undo stands general office work:
differences; win work for small salary.
Address 5l5 Binz Building, city. p
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SALE or STANDS AND PRIVILEGES.

For Houston NollssteSt Association cole
hration ut Forest Fork, July l. iSei--Seale,f
bids viii be received unit noon. Monday.
juno 2ist, lSlI on below mentioned s,ands
aud pr1vil 'gcs. viz:
ono Peanut Stand.
on. lee Cream Stand.
one soda aud Lemonade Stand.
one cane Rack
one Negro Head Stand.
one Negro Baby stand.
ono Candy Stand.
one Sausage Stand.
ono F'ruit stand
ono CofIeo stand.
ono Cigar Stand.
one Waffle Stand.
Flying Horses.
Shooting Gallery.
Hitchiug Post,
q. e. RuGEi,s.
w. a. RlslCtrARDT.
Committee.
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PRINTER-Com pc'cni to ft'emtnize book
OF Newspaper ofhce. wants emplovment
NJ small salary. Address &. Il. s.. Box
100 jackson vile, Texas. -
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WANTED TO RENT.

-
WANTED TO RlNT-By couple withou,
children. five or s,x room cottage, with
bath and sewer connections. nesis paved
atrcet. Address stating price. "Perma-
n1nt." this office. -
SEVERAL UNFINISHED rooms on first
floor for llEht housekeeping. prefer with
private family best references given
Address. giving lonation. etc. Postoffioo
BOX 2gf. Houston. Texas. %
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WANTED Situation by Young man:
sp.aks German and English. under
stands butcher business; VIII work a
anything. wages secondary consldera-
ton. Apply ia Preston avenue. Hous-
ION TeNns p
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WANTED 49, graduate having four
years experience rs teacher md hold
in" first grade State certificate, posi-
ton as principal IN town school. Al
dress A. Frank. Wills, Texas. Y