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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04
THE MENACE or BLACK SMOKE.

II seems time to speak plainly on the
sphiect of soft coal smoke. For months past
tho nuisance has been steadily growing. The
number Of chimncys emitting such smoke has
increased. and the smoke itself has become
moro black and dense and foul. The Health
BOARD has protested TO take the matter up.
But down to the present day no abatement OF
the nuisance Is perceptble The offending
chlmneys nre Just as numerous ana the SMOKE
Is lust rs black as ever Seeing that the Health
BOARD posscsses practically autocratc and abso-
lutte authority In such matters, the suspicion Is
naturally and inevitably arising that 1t Is not
making such use of It's power as the pubic
welfare demands. People argue thus: The nul-
sance exists; 1t is within the power and II is the
duty Of the Health Board TO abate 1t; but 1t Is
not abated: therefore the Health Board is dere-
lict In duty. 1t would be gratifying to know
that that conclusion is not correct.
The most serious feature Of the case is that
every days delay in abating the Nuisance Is
making It's final abatement more difficult. and
indeed more problematic. III yon go to "A man
the moment he begins to offend and deal with
him sharply, he will quickly mend his ways
without demur. II you tolerate his msdeeds
for little time, he will dispute the case and In
sist at least upon some time for reform and
some conditions Of compromise And II you let
him 20 on long enough, he will claim that his sin
u . vested interest with which you have no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04
NTTSANCES TO BE UPPRESSED.

Only short time ago many thousands or
simpletors bought tickets at extravagant prices
for seats ut the fraudulent boxing match be-
tween Corbett and Sharkcy. That was As i'm
pudent lob of trckcry and thicvcry as ever
took place among Jumpers In this town.
multitude Of stupid dupes were flccccd ont OF
the money which they had paid to see what they
supposed would be Il hard-fought combat be-
tween the silver-tOngucd orator COrbett and
the iron listed gorilla Sharkey. Both the orator
and the gorilla and the managers Of the bogus
contest as we'll ought TO be in the workhouse
or the penltentiary and it is not too much to
say that II would be great gain for decency
and the general welfare If every rascal who
puts on gloves in match for money, and
every scoundrcl who Is concerned with the
management Of such matches were to he shut
I'M for long term. COrbett and Sharkey,
Fitzslmmons and Mccoy. Maher and Jcfrreys.
and the whole troop of professional fighters.
one and all. are offensive nusances, and the
rogues who arrange the cheating exhibitions
in which these fellows meet ought not to lie
allowed to prey upon the public hereafter.
Bicycle contests prolonged for six days and
six nights are no better than the COrbctt-Shar-
key devices for begulng the simple and the
days denominations are. as a rule, merely the
scum and riffraff Of riders, and the managers
who are responsible for their performances are
usually unworthy Of public confidence. No
honorable and hlgh-minded manager would dis
grace himself by promoting such repusive ex-
hibitons. and It was not surprising that the
track was found to be short a the last sx-day
contest which took place in this city. The pro-
motion and control Of these affairs are usually
in the hands Of the creatures who use prize
fighters as Instruments for misleading and de-
spelling crednlous nncompoops. The Horton
law, which fosters and protects the br,ilsers in
their chcanery and cozenIng. ought never to
have been passed. 1t Is used as means for get
ting large sums dishonesty. rs I'm the case IT
the Corbet-Sharkey rascaty. II ought to he
repealed by the incoming Legislature, and that
Legislature ought to take action which will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04
REFORM IN FEEDING HILLS.

The great cities do not have monopoly Of re-
form movements Here Is the quiet little ham
LET of Feeding Hills. in Hampden County,
Mass in which there has been raging recently
a relentless war against cider. The leader Of
the anti-cider war Is the Rev. George W. Cros
by. the Methodist minister. who seems TO think
that Feeding Hills is modern edition Of Sodom
and Gomorrah rolled into one, and all because
some of It's seven hundred and fifty inhabitants
drink cider. His crusade against this deadly
and seductive beverage has brought ont the fact
that the Feeding "Illlsiars" are addicted to
other soul-destr0ying vices. as. for Instance
dancing Indeed, "the wicked worshppers Of
Tcrpsichorc." commonly known as "Tcrpsy
Koar" in Feeding Hills. came In for good
share Of the preachers denuncaiion But II is
understood all around that dancing and other
kindred vices, such as amateur thealricals and
card playing are the inevitable results OF the
cider drinking habit. Even the most stad dea-
con feels within himself a strong desire 10
shake n foot" a. soon as he has partaken Of a
glass Of sweet cider, and. as for hard cider.
goodness only knows to what depths of turp
tude 1t can lure its hapless victims
All accounts agree that Mr. Crosby Is a most
jealous and conscientious miuister; and shsre-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04

nut a stop to the schemes Of the unscrupu'ous
tricksters who get up knavish boxing matches
and six-days' bicycle contests. Our local au-
thorities cannot he trusted to do their duty IN
regard to these things. We must look 10 the
Legislature for relief. No sound reason can
be suggested why these abuses and evils should
be tolerated In the foremost State OF the Union
Sluggers and swindlers and six-days' wheelerS
should be cast out and kept out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04

Defenders OF the men who mar aged the canal
Improvement maintain that they are able,
honest and conscientious. This IS pretty nearly.
If not quite. equivalent 10 maintaining that the
Improvement we'll managed. and is now
in condition creditabe and advantageous to
the State Do they accept that conclusion
from their premise? Or If not why not?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04

week ago to-day New-York was covered
with a pure white blanket. To-day 1t is wal
lowing In filth. And Mccartney claims to be
happy in the consciousness Of duty done!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04

The action Of the Princeton undergraduates
in taking steps to abolish hazing is exceedingly
meritorious. But why did they pque curiosity
by emitting to prescribe the means by which
ancient college customs are to be inviolably
maint nIned2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04

Commissioner Mccartney says he IS pleased
with the progress made in clearing away the
snow Well he ought to have a few streets
clear week after a snOwstorm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04

Secretary Ayers recommendation that the
enlarged Army be partly recruited from among
the inhabitants Of newly acquired territories in
which 1t Will be to great extent employed is
sustained by reason and by the experience OF
other nations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04

one of the first acts Of General Wood at
Santiago de Cuba to reform and vastly
improve the school system. General Kitchener's
first act concerning Khartoum since his recon-
quest Of the place is to raise 100000 for the
esta bshment Of a college there. That is what
Anglo-Saxon conquest means to-day-the build
ing not Of fortresses to ensave the people but
of schools to educate and elevate them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04

According to the chief engineer OF the Brook
Ign Bridge there was some "outrageously I'M
balanced loadng' OF the great span I'm July
last. That is exactly what was charged in
these columns. and what was at the time
strenuously. but as now appears falsely, de-
MED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04

How would tunnel to open up South Brook
lyn he substitute for one Of the Mayors
bridges?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04
Brsincss Notltes.

Carl H. Schultz's Pure and Correct mineral
used by over $50 ply sicians In their as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04

To gratifying extent the people Of New
York have done their duty promptly and thor
oughly in removing snow and ice from the side
walks. Meanwhile Tammany Commissioner
Mccartney has been gaping and yawning in
stead of working effectively.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04

To ask Indians to obey game laws is like ask
Ing children not to visit the sugarbowl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04

1t Is observed that the president of the Uni
versal Peace Society is paraded to the fore
an opponent Of the annexation Of the Philip
pines He is the individual who recently sought
to enter into political correspondence with a
government with which this Nation at
war. His whole career is a consistent one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-04

1t Is to be hoped that Mccartney won't publish
a book on what he doesn't know about street
cleaning. Such a production. il complete, would
inevitably increase the price of paper ink and
tYIesettng
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02

cabin which was in forest on their
farm. He was ready to settle down.
He will end his days in this unfrequent-
ed spot.
Henlig secured pension Of SIG a
quarter, but 1t was hardly sufficient to
keep him in provisions. His health
would not permit his doing much man.
ual labor, so he conceived the plan of
levying tribute of a penny year on
all his neighbors. They laughed when
he made the odd request, but children
as well as the old people readily en-
tered into the pledge and the news of
the novel scheme spread far and wide.
The country is closely settled with in
dustrious people. Though at first his
intentions were to levy the tribute only
on those within a radius of five miles,
he got to going farther every year and
now he has pledges from the farming
people in all the counties mentioned.
SO numerous have his pledges be-
come and so strung out are they that
it requires almost nine months to make
his calls. During his trips he averages
from 81 to 50 day, and when he gets
into towns he gathers more. He will
probably average $1.25 to the day, all
collected in pennies. The children have
their little tribute laid aside for him
and the farmer will possibly give him
a five-cent piece, refusing to receive
the four pennies offered him in return.
Thus year after year he covers the
100 miles in his course. He Is never in
a hurry and seems to enjoy his life.
He gets in almost POO working days
and 1t is estimated that he gathers In
all the way from $500 to $500 season.
He is without doubt putting away some
for the days in the future when he will
not he able to cover the long string of
miles. He is now about so years of age
and his wandering life, his disappoint-
ment in his youthful passion, his sick
ness, have all tended to break him
down.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02
A Hunting Story.

A correspondent of the London Mail,
whose veracity has hitherto been above
suspicion, writes a story from Ha-
Flong, in Assam, relating story Of the
recent earthquake there, which Is best
given without further comment than
the above testimonial. 1t is as follows:
Two residents of Ha-Flong were out
shooting rhinoceros forty-eight miles
from the station. They had been fol-
lowing up the spoor Of one of these ami
mails, and finally came upon 1t, quietly
browsing in valley.
The first sportsman, waiting his OPP
portunity, took careful aim, and was on
the point of firing, when the quick
witted animal spotted him and charged.
Just as the shikar pulled the trigger,
the earth began to tremble violently,
and the bullet missed the mark.
The marksman was thrown to the
ground by the rocking of the earth
crust, and the rhinoceros, webbing
about through the same cause, charged
on It's helpless victim.
But Providence opened a yawning
chasm between them into which the
animal fell and was engulfed. At the
time of the animal being swallowed
up by the gigantic earth crack, the
sportsman's companion fired at the
beast, but the oscillation made him aim
so badly that he shot his already pros
trate friend and when the smoke clear
ed away he could scarcely believe his
senses, which told him the rhinoceros
was dead.
However, sportsman number two
summoned some hillmen, and improvis-
ing a dhooly or stretcher, had his
wounded companion carried into Ha-
Flong, where he Is at present being
attended to by the resident surgeon
and brought slowly back to life.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02
Some Narrew Escapes.

Miss Elvira Tobey had reached the
age of 20 without becoming victim
to matrimony, but, according to her
own views, she had had some hair
breadth escapes.
What IL l had of married old Hi
Skaggsm she said with great sigh of
relief one day. Hes tormented three
wives to death, and what If I'd been
one of 'emn'
why, We're you ever engaged to
himf'
We'll not to say engaged mebbe,
but then II was next door TO 1t. He
beaued me home from spellin' school
twice fifty years ago, an land only
knows whatd happened if he'd gone
home with me third time. And what
If had married old Henry Todd forty
five years ago?'
Ibid he ask you to marry him?'
We'll, 1t was next thing 10 an out an
out proposal. He came over to our
house three Sunday nights hand run
ming. If that want mighty nigh
proposal | dunno what could be. And
l s'pose that If I'd married Joel Baxter
Id been the mother of all them Bax-
ter children, and not one of 'em has
turned out well, and how turribly I'd
felt. I'm thankful enough that l es-
capped Joel Baxter
did he propose to you, too?'
''He came as nigh it as l wanted him
to, for he chose me three times In one
evening when we were playin' kissin'
games at a play party forty-nine years
ago, and I've allus felt that | had a
mighty narrer escape from bein' Mrs
Joel Baxter. And, oh, if had married
Thomas Knapp"
Did you come near marrying him?"
''Well, he asked me to go to a picnic
once and l refused, and month later
his engagement to Tryphosa Jones was
announced, an she's he'd an awful life
With him. | can tell you that 1t hasn't
been for lack of chances that never
married. an can't be too thankful for
some Of the escapes I've had."-Detroit
Free Press.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02

will be seen that, throughout the whole
of the alphabet and figures, the Dele
Vines retain their diabollcal uniform.
I'VE found them ideal men for the
purpose-splendidly formed. highly
intelligent, and full of helpful hints.
Now, rs to the method of obtaining the
photographs. The letters and figures
were built up separately and photo
eraphed in Il special studio in the beau
tiful town of Plymouth. We give few
specimen letters reproduced on large
scale.
"The A is remarkably simple. 1t
would form an excellent design for a
Christmas card, with seasonable greet
lngs printed below. The men merely
form an isosceles triangle, with the
floor for base and their heads for the
apex. The crosspiece is simply formed
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02

The lungs are best strengthened by
exercise and fresh air. Get a pair of
dumb bells, not over one pound each in
weight, and take with these exercises
of the kind that may be found outlined
In the small books issued by the sport
Ing goods houses. When using the
dumb bells have the windows open so
as to get plenty of fresh air. When
walking on the street practice taking
long, deep breaths and hold them for
ten seconds or so. Do this several
times daily.
An eminent foreign authority ex-
presses the opinion that very large
proportion of cases of appendicitis are
directly and almost Immediately cura-
BILE by the use of an injection, either or
olive oil or of water, as warm as can
be comfortably borne. He says that IN
almost every instance the operation
has disclosed the fact that there was
an accumulation of refuse matter in
the intestines. This, If cleared out.
gives immediate relief, and in many
instances permanent cure.
A boil commonly produces pus and
requires opening for prompt relief.
When the sufferer Is unwilling to have
the speedy relief afforded by knife
poulticing with hot poultlces of any
kind will tend to make the pus form
more quickly and get an exit. Inter
nally take quarter grain pill or tablet
of sulphide of calcium after meals for
several days until you find sulphur
Gus taste in the mouth repeatedly,
Avoid intoxicants, fatty foods and
fried stuffs until the formation Of
bolls has ceased. Take, every morning,
before breakfast, teaspoonful of Ro.
chelle salts in Il glass of water.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02
NEVER "BROKE" AGAIN.
An Improvident Young Man Who VIII Al
ways Have n Dollar In His Pocket.

An Improvident Young Man Who VIII Al
ways Have Dollar In His Pocket.
"Queer things happen at funerals, y
said a clergyman recently who has Off
ciated at many, ''and | remember one
occasion which impressed me greatly
Oh account of the standing of the family
in which it happened as we'll as from
the peculiar circumstances surrounding
the incident-the bestowal of money on
dead man."
The narrator was urged to relate the
story, and on the promise that no names
would be mentioned he continued:
1t was funeral Mt the house of one
of my parishioners, and l was greatly
surprised when | received notice to at
tend and conduct the services. l had not
heard of any member of the family be-
ing ILL., nor had l been summoned to the
deathbed, but | jumped to the conclu
sion that it was an old servant who had
died.
1t proved to be bad son-the black
sheep of the family-whose shadow had
not darkened their doors for years, but
who, it was always believed, had been
supported at distance far enough to
prevent him from disgracing the family
by his misdeeds.
"Now he was brought home dead.
and l was expected to give him as little
blame and as much praise as was con.
sistent with the dignity of my office and
his relation to the family.
II need not 60 into that part of the
ceremonies, but come to what | consider
the real expression of feeling which
consecrated the memory of the man as
nothing that said could have done.
''Just before the casket was closed
his old mother arose from her seat with
the mourners, and, approaching the
dead, slipped silver dollar into his
vest pocket.
Jim never liked to be without
money in his pocket, she said, with
low, tremulous voice. 'Many's the dol
lar I've slipped into his pocket unbe-
known to him, but he always found it
and was thankful l don't expect he's
going to need it now, and maybe he will
never know that mother put it there,
but somehow | shall feel better if he
has it..
And felt that the woman who had
loved much ard forgiven much had
preached sermon of forgiveness and
mercy before which l with my plati-
tudes must remain dumb. Chicago
Times-Herald.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02
English Railways.

Americans who travel in England
never cease to wonder at the heaps of
luggage at the railway stations. which
seem to belong to anybody who cares
to help himself. The simplicity of the
process struck an eX-convict recently
and he saw how much safer and easier
thing 1t was 10 help himself to a
valise than to forge note, as he had
been doing. He was eventually arrest
ed, but not before he had slowed away
fifty portmanteauX, which were found
In his room. The discovery has caused
a renewed agitation for checking sys-
tenn like the American, which is now
coming into general use in France and
other continental countries With
American checks and American vesti.
buled ears and sleepers, English tray.
elers will soon have nothing to pride
themselves on but their lack of Cow
catchers. "-Springfleld Mass Republi
can.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02

by the men shaking hands, and, as 1t
were, whispering Christmas greeting.
il Is MeSsrs. Harry and Sam Delevine
who form this letter.
The +, which is the next 10 be re-
produced large ms specimen letter. Is
elaborate and strenuous. Few will
Gonht its claim TO ingenuity. Mr.. Percy
Delevine may be called the backbone
of the letter; he Is the tallest of the
three, and therefore Will be frequent
ly found doing duty in similar capa-
city. Sam is creeping between his legs:
aud Sans own shapely members form
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02
Dog with a History.

A dog with an interesting history has
just died in France. He was a New
foundl&nd named Sultan, and he count
ed among his exploits the arrest of Il
thief, the capture of an assassin, the
rescue of child from drowning In the
Marne, and of a man who attempted 10
complit suicide by jumping from the
Pont-Neuf into the. Seine. For TINS
gall.ntry the Society for the Protection
Of Animals presented him with collar
Of nonor three years ago. LatterN
Sultan was owned by the Comtesse
Foucher de Careil, who relied on MN
to protect her castle at Perdy, he",
Corbeil. Quite recently he preveh'e'
the castle from being robbed. Inc w,
Bile dog has paid his devotion TO a",s
with his life, for he was found dead !"
the park, poisoned by his enemies y
Lloyd's London Weekly.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02
THE MOST WHOLESOME MEALS
Mrs. Rorer Tells the Best Foods for
Different Times of Day.

In the Ladies' Home Journal Mrs. S.
7. Rorer writes at length to show that
Americans eat too much meat, but says
she does not want to be understood as
condemning meat entirely. Individu-
ally she uses "all with the exception
of pork and veaD in moderation, and to-
ward the close Of the day. From long
experience" she says, Il have found
that a heavy mornings work can best
be accomplished on a breakfast COM
posed of a well-cooked cereal and fruit,
with, perhaps, a cup of French coffee.
or cereal coffee, and piece of we'll
toasted whole wheat bread. The noon
day meal, especially il work is to be
continued in the afternoon, should be
composed of Il cream soup, with whole
wheat bread, an omelet, some of the
lighter forms of heterogeneous food, in
the proportion of one-third to two
thirds carbonaceous food. Fruits
again, may be taken, if they agree-a
baked banana, baked apple, peaches
pears, or any of the very ripe, sub-acid
fruits.
after the days work is over, and
one can take time to rest and thorough
ly digest meal, dinner should be
served. A warm beef soup, stimulating
rather than heterogeneous, should form
the beginning of the meal. This may
be followed by some light entree, either
of fish or vegetable, then the red meat,
either boiled brOiled or roasted never
fried, with Its accompanying vegeta-
BILE. With beef serve potatoes or mac
aroni as the starchy food; with mutton
or chicken, rice. A green vegetable
should be added for its salts, and this
may be onions or young peas, beans,
caulifower or spinach. The salad
should follow, and with it tiny bit OF
cheese, with a piece of whole wheat
bread, bread stick or water biscuit.
Then a simple, light dessert may be
served
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02
How AiaAlsan Indians Trap Bears.

William b. Otis. who has been all
over the world as one of the ichthyolo-
sists in the employ of the government
speaking of his experience in Alaska,
said:
Strips OF whalebone are folded into
the shape OF the letter N, enveloped in
hunks Of Fat and frozen that way. The
fat thus prepared is left in promising
spots for great white bears to devour.
Along comes one of the monsters, gull ping
q lump down whole. The gastric juices
melt tho fat and eat away the strings of
tendon with which the whalebone is
bound, the whalebone springs out
straight across the animals stomach,
and presently it dies, Next day Mr., Es-
kimo comes along and gathers in a bear.
skin worth several quarts Of whisky. -
Portland Oregonian.