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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16
pOrpoise OIL.

Oils, animal, vegetable and mineral,
are second i'll importance to but few do
mestic articles of commerce. Already
incidentally invaluable in the bygone
ages of hand labor. lubricants have be-
como almost a condition of existence in
this century of machinery, and of all
oils porpoise oil is the finest, the most
difficult to obtain, almost the most cost
ly. The difficulty, be it incidentally re-
marked, lies not i'll expressing the oil
from the porpoise, but in catching the
porpoise itself These cetaoeans, like the
fish they prey on, are most uncertain in
their movements, at one time playing
by the week in our very harbors, at 9TH
ers staying whole month far from the
coast. An economic and reliable method
of obtaining regular supply of por-
poises from our seas would be worth q
fortune.
At present their capture is no more
than accidental. Porpoises are known to
venture into salmon estuaries during
spring flood tides, returning to salt wa
ter with the ebb, and, as an improve
ment on the present casual supply sys-
tenn, strong rope nets might be cast ct
the mouths Of these estuaries to inter-
oept the invaders as they leave. Prob
ably, however, the ultimate solution
will be found in the rifle and some par
tioular cartridge, preferably fronted with
soft, hullow lead TO fiatten in the crea-
lures ribs. 1t may be that even with
fatal bullet the difficulty is not ended,
for it has not yet been shown whether,
when fatally hit, the porpoise sinks or
floats London Spectator.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16

II have endeavored to do my duty. I
am ready to die. My only regret is for
the friends leave behind me-"
There are other inscriptions dealing
Taylor participated. Some distance
from the monument Is the tomb in
which the President lies buried. 1t is
of brick and faces the rising sun. Spi-
ders have worked a myriad of cObwebs
around the door, the corners being hid
den. Ivy is banked on either Side and
extends all over the tomb and for fifty
feet In each direction. The grass is
more than knee high. On slab of
marble above the door Is the simple In
ycription, ~. Taylor. Born November
"a, 1884. Died July 8, 1852
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16
Japan's Commerce. Augmenting.

Since the Chino-Japanese war the
commerce of Japan has shown a re-
markable increase as compared with
other periods in the history of the EN-
plre. Her imports last year were val
ucd at $44, $40, 900. an increase of about
S5,00o,000 over those of 1896: the ex-
ports reached S46.059, 100, which is mn
increase of ST., 100000. The share OF
the United States In the aggregate is
set down at S25,050,000, while Great
Britain has little over $4,000, 900.
Japan's trade with Australia is also In
proving rapidly, last years total repre-
senting an increase OF SO per cent. Oh
The figures of 1896. There is also noted
a tendency OF imports TO increase and
OF exports to decrease.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16
Som. Extraordinary Mothers.

Probably tho youngest grandmother
of whom we have record was Lady
Child of Shropshire. England. She had
married at 10 years of age and had a
child before her thirteenth year was
completed. This child in turn married
while still very young, with the result
that Lady Child was grandmother at
81. The most extraordinary cases Of
motherhood were those of Mrs. Honey
wood of Charing, in Kent, and Lady
Temple of Stow. When the former died,
ON May 10, 1920, aged 90, she counted
as her descendants l6 children, la
grandchildren, 22S great grandchildren
and o great great grandchildren. The
other case was even moro remarkable.
Lady Temple, who died in 1866, had
give birth to sons and 8 daughters
and lived to see more than 200 descend
ants
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16

The hand has an effeminate appearance
and Is that of artists, sculptors and people
of remarkably refined tastes.
No. 4. Scientific Hand-The scientific
or mathematical hand has the following
outlines and characters: The hand should
show on the upper surface nat ana
broad construction and should have ra ther
long fingers, inclined to be straight, Knot
ty in the joints and round at the point
The thumb has very strong and deter
mined base, and while being rather long
is also rounded at the end
No. 8. Self-confessed Murderer's Hand
The hand shown in the illustration Is
that of a well-known murderess, who con-
fessed she had stabbed her husband
through love of another man. 1t is notice
able that the upper part Of the hand IS eN-
tremely short and angular. The index
finger Is bent in such a shape that 1t al
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16
WHICH OF THESE HANDS HAVE Youa

most overlaps the middle finger. ~.
chief point in connection with this hand :
the extreme length of the middle 6nga.
The finger nails are very short and FL,
which characteristic indicates weakne.-
treachery and triekery.
No. 6. Kleptieal Hands-The klepHo.,
hand has these characteristics: The tbnms
Is somewhat elongated and varies hi
slightly in its shape from the root 10 N.
tip. The knuckles of the hand are Soma.
what coarse and the extreme ends OF N.
fingers have an inward inclination, ,rLs
nails are usually short and thin.
No. Z. Ordinary Criminal-The ord
nary criminals hand has a pdcnIiarl,
rough shape the thumb being very nlnms
and short. while the fingers are nnayoa
and heavy. The small finger is turned ii
ward and bluntness is the hands CHI,
characteristic.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16

No. /. Uncouth Hand-The uncouth,
boorish or common hand, is heavy, with
very short fingers, which look as though
they had q swelling at the ends. The
hand has no symmetry. The thumb is
very short and the general appearance Of
the hand is repusye and obnoxious.
No. 9 Ideal Hand-The ideal hand has
straight fingers that run to point, with
pink nails. The thumb has strong root
or base, a very symmetrical form and runs
to decided point. The person with such
a hand is self-sacrifcing in his nature and
would die for an ideal or principle. This
hand is that of poets, great reformers and
religious enthusiasts.
No. 3. Artistic Hand-The artistic
hand has small and narrow shape. 1t IS
Heshy, with short fingers and the muscles
are hardly visible. The finger joints are
perfectly smooth and fingers taperins'
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16
DOM PAUL AT HOME.
Description of an Interview Held with
Him by an American Traveller.

Description OF an thtct VIC W i.e'e 49,
Him by an American Traveller.
Charles Fitzpatrick, the one-legged
trick cyclist interestingly describes an
Interview he had with Doom Paul, the
great President of the Boer republic,
Africa.
President Kruger" ne says, can
speak English quite as well as Dutch
but declined to speak to me in my own
language, and Boer named Waldeck
acted as our interpreter. After intro
auctions the President said to the IN
terpreter in Dutch: ASK him how he
lost his leg Run over by train l
replied, and this was translated. Tell
him he Is maryelously expert for a one
legged man. said Kruger. Tell him.
said I, that he is very kind to say So
Tell him. said Kruger, that | am al
ways happy to meet an American-one
of bis great race Tell him., said | to
the buffer on the fender, or whatever
you want to call him, that we had two
men in America that were greater than
any three men that ever set foot on
earth Ask him. said Kruger. who
they are George Washington said |,
and Abraham Lincoln
THE old man glared ut the inter-
prefer with an awful face. He did not
look at me at all, but. to tell you the
truth, | was terribly awed. Now, Kru-
ger speaks In tone that would do con-
siderable credit to a large-sized mega
phone. But In making his reply to my
last shot he doubled the volume of his
voice and almost put me to fight. Tell
the young man. roared Dom Paul, that
l know more about the history Of
George Washington and Abraham Lin
coin than he doesr l thought 1 had
gone far enough after that, and l then
made some remarks | thought compli-
mentary to the Beers, and the PresI-
dent made sign that the Interview
was over. He was sitting on his porch,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16

and he arose and went within. Wal
deck and turned to leave, but as we
We're going Mr.. Kruger came back and
gave Waldeck an English sovereign
with instructions TO have 1t properly
engraved and presented to me as gift
from the President of the Transvaal.
thoroughly appreciated the gift, and
the story was told about town. The
next day an English newspaper edited
by an Engllshman and an Irishman
came out with an editorial about the
matter, in which II was stated that this
was the first time Paul Kruger was
ever known to give away anything"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16
"A SAD NIGHT"
How Carlyle and Leigh Hunt Dr.
fered Even About the sky.

How Carlyle and Leigh Hunt Diff
fered Even About the sky.
Leigh Hunt and Carlyle were once
present at small party of equally we'll
known men. 1t happened that the con
yersation rested with these two, and the
others sat, well pleased to listen. Leigh
Hunt talked on in his bright and hope
fnl way, when Carlyle would drop some
heavy tree trunk across his pleasant
stream and bank it up with philosopbio-
nj doubts and objections at every inter
val, but Hunt never ceased his joyous
anticipations nor saturnine Carlyle bis
infinite demu1s. The listeners laughed
and applauded by turns, and now fairly
pitted them against each other as the
philosophers of hopefulness and unhope'
fitness The contest continued with
ready wit, philosophy, pleasantly and
profundity and extensive knowledge OF
books and character
The opponents were 80 well matched
that it was quite clear that the contest
would last indefinitely, but night was
far advanced, and the party now broke
up. They all sailed forth, and, leaving
the close room, the candles and the ar
guments behind them, found themselves
under most brilliant and starlight sky.
They looked up. Carlyle can have no
answer to this, thought Hunt, and
shouted: "Therel Look at that glorious
harmony that sings with infinite voices
m eternal song of hope In the soul OF
man ~
Carlyle looked up, They all remained
silent to hear what he would say. They
began to think he was silenced at last,
but out of the silence came few low
toned words in broad Scotch accent;
Eth, it's sad nightP'
They all laughed and then looked
thoughtful. There might be some reason
for sadness, too-that brilliant firma-
ment perhaps contained infinite worlds,
each full of struggling and suffering
beings.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16
THE LAD THAT IS GONE.

Sing me a song Of lad that Is gone.
Say, could that lad be II
Merry of soul he sailed on a day
Over the sea to the Skye.
Null was astern. rum on the port,
Eggs on the starboard bow;
Glory of youth glowed in his soul
Where is that glory now?
Sing me song Of lad that is gone.
Say, could that lad be /?
Merry of soul he sailed on day
Over the sea 10 the Skye.
Give me again all that was there;
Give me the sun that shone.
Give me the eyes, give me the soul,
Give me the lad that is gone.
Sing me song Of lad that is gone.
Say, could that lad be |?
Merry OF soul he sailed on dap
Over the sea to the Skye.
Billow and breeze, island and seas
Mountains Of rain and sun;
All that was good. all that was fair,
All that was me Is gone.
--R. l.. Stevenson.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16
A NEGLECTED TOMB.
Last Resting Place of Zachary Taylor,
Soldier and President

Solulcr anu 1rcS1uent.
OF all the Presidents OF the United
States the grave of none is more ne
elected than that of the hero of Palo
Alto. Zachary Taylor. Though only a
few miles from Louisville, the place Is
seldom visited, though handsome
monument marks the place where the
remains lie. The place is unkempt and
fast going to ruin. 1t is oyerrun with
weeds. One can barely find the path
which leads from the broken stone
wall to the tomb. while Ivy and long
grass have run riot, making walking
difficult
The father of Zachary Taylor was a
soldier of the revolution, and came to
Kentucky when Zachary was mere
lad He settled on a farm, which is
yet the Taylor homestead, though now
occupied by 4 family in no manner re-
lated. The Taylor burying ground oc-
cupies one corner of the lot.
The fact that Zachary Taylor. when
a lad Of %. left the farm to enter the
army as first lieutenant of the Seventh
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16
WORLDS ONLY WOMAN JOCKEY
Mrs. BagwiIi of Nevada, Rides Int
Like Man.


Like Man.
Carson City, Nev., is famous for II,
silver mines and for having been tha
scene of the Corbett- FitZslmmons figbt
Now its citizens are laying claims for
further fame, for it is Il fact that thar
city is the home and birthplace of the
only woman Jockey In the world. The
name of this new rival of Sloane and
Maher, and she, by the way, Is young
and pretty, is Mrs. w. A. Bagwlll She
has been riding professionally for
about year and rode her last race at
Reno, New, on Sept. 10. or the three
horses first under the wire the last of
the trio was ridden by Mrs. Bagwlll
who, sitting astrlde, piled whip and
spur in mastery style, and though her
animal was beaten clearly outrode her
competitors.
Her experience as Jockey has not
been very extensive as yet, she having
ridden in five races only; but in proper.
ton to her attempt Mrs. Bagwilrs sue.
cess has been remarkable or the Eve
races IN which she has ridden twice
has her horse come In a winner, and
never has she ridden outside" of the
money.
Mrs. Bagwill's first attempt was at
Carson City about one year ago. Then
she rode third to Coates, sometimes
known as "Plzen," and Feathergin
She was greatly elated with this result
even though she did not win, and deter
mined to continue her efforts until she
might take rank with the top-notchers
in the business.
She is "a years Of age and has been
married for five years. She Is of medi.
UNI stature, petite In figure, but ,.we
proportional and weighs 101 pounds
She is very modest, demure and unas
Stunning. When on the street she
dresses in plain black, and from her
appearance none would imagine thar
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16

Infantry and remained away from his
home until elected to the Presidency.
dying soon afterward, may account for
the little interest taken In his memory
in Louisville. Kentucky saw but little
of the soldier, and knowing him little in
life worships him less in death.
The monument TO Zachary Taylor,
which stands In wild confusion of
vegetable growth. is forty-five feet high
and Is surmounted by hfe-sized sta
tue in marble. One inscription reads,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16
"cousin George" I said with mocrea


solemnity.
FLO, won't you-forgiveY'
"Forgive?" | repeated, wrinkling my
brow and looking puzzled, ''Forgiyei
| have no enemies: people are so good
to me, | rarely have anything to for
give"
Forgive me-" he pleaded.
Your | cried. surely I've nothing
| to forgive you. Why, you have never
done me anything but kindness"
He turned hastily away, and mutter-
ed something which sounded wicked.
| Then be turned 70 me again.
"Flo," he pleaded will you row
down with me to the island?"
"Oh." | said lightly, Pm SO sorry,
but I'm engaged this afternoon" Then
| sighed and added, I've so many en-
gagements."
TO morrow, then-next day-next
week, only promise"
"Oh, you've no Idea of my impor-
tance," ] laughed. listen to this"
and. rising, | went to a drawer of my
writing table and took out my little tab
| lets.
Listen" l again said, holding
finger up to him. "Thnrsday-that's to-
day; tea at the Forresters'. Friday:
Drive to Ellerton Manor, L. +. c."
"P. =. C.W he repeated. Are you go
Ing away"
| laughed half shyly, but significant
| ly.
YES, am going away" | admitted.
"On Saturday, to town, shopping On
Sunday, to the Daltons', luncheon and
| dinner. On Monday, picnic on the isl
and. Oh, by the way" ! looked up
with pleased interest"if you want to
see the island, better come to the pic
mic. I'm sure the Wendovers would
| like to have you"
"Picnicr' he snapped, angrily. DO
you think | want TO 60 with whole
camp-meetlDg?'
oh" protested, blandly, 1--WE shan't
be that sort at all
| Thurs" he began.
Thursday" / said. ooh, yes, here
it is! Thursday: TO be married. Ye-es,
| shall be occupied on Thursday
| looked up at Cousin George. He
was quite white about the lips then.
"To be married." he repeated in
sort of hoarse whisper
Yes" said, nonchalantly. MIR.
Featherstone- Hope"
That" he began, then stopped
short.
YES" said, "that one"
"Good-by, Flo" he blurted out shoot
Ing his hand at me as II 1t were gun.
| really felt as IL | were taking hold
Of a bayonet point.
Must you go?" said sweetly.
at seems l husband his tone was
bitter, which seemed rather COOL con-
siderlng how he'd treated me.
I'm so glad you're home l said
pleasantly. Il will send you an invita-
ton. I want to have all my loving rela-
tiyes about me. Uncle Edward would
adore you If you'd go one better, and
relieve him by giving me away"
| Then l know Cousin George said
something wicked. | won't repeat It..
Then he strobe out and slammed the
door. And stood still and laughed to
myself, for I'd scored one that time, at
any rate. And he deserved 1t. for a
man shouldn't be so changeable.
|
don't believe 1t was anger after ALL
l believe it was pure enjoyment
That's so like a woman, to mistake
the core of thing and realize it when
she's wasted herself.
|
Poor old George. I've been thinking
1t over. | don't think I'll send him the
| invitation, after all.-Lillian CUTLER
Couch, in the Sketch.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16

she ever assumed the part Of Jockey
In the saddle, when ready for a race
Mrs. Bagwill wears bifurcated skirts
not so wide or loose as to catch 700
much wind and thereby impede the
progress Of her horse, but fitting neat
ly. She rides astride, well forward
over the horses foreshoulders, and
with whip, spurs and steady manu-
pilots her mount like q veteran.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16
Life In Colorado.

A person in this country no sooner
gets through shoveling coal and carry
ing out the ashes than he has to sprinkle
his grass and push the lawn mower.
The more coal he shovels the more ashes
he carries, and the more water he squirts
the harder he has TO push the lawn
mower. 1t is ever thus. -Longmont
Colo Ledger.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16
Hfx Idea of Luck.

ave don't have no luck at our house
like they have over to Jimmy Smith
ers' -
"Why, what kind of luck do the
Smithers have?'
Jimmy Smithers father has dyspep-
STA, al there's always piece of pie left
over an Jimmy gifts itl'
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16
MY ENGAGEMENTS.
49, AM convinced In

AN convinced In
my own mind
that Ii Is quite
the right thing
for a woman to
be really angry
S o IN e I | III es. |
don't mean a rag
Ing, violent sort
o ( CT that
makes one untldy
and flushed. but a
superior, discreet
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16
Feroctous Humminr Birds.

In the island of Mnora, one of the
Philippines, the humming birds are
pugnacious little creatures. Thou
sands Of them frequently attack hunts
men without the slightest provocation,
infiicting sometimes serious wounds on
the face and observation-disclosures In
quirer.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16
p.tohwor,h CUNT Up to Date.

Mrs. h. A. Corthell, Of Millorloge
Me-, has made a wonderful PATCHWORK
quilt, the centerpiece Of which Is ~,
of blue bunting from a signal flag sa'eu
from the battleship Maine.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16
Darwin's Debt TO His Family.

Charles Darwin was so weak In
health that but for the wife and chill.
dren who saved him from trouble and
gave him the leisure of peaceful home
he would probably never have made his
great discoveries.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16
Electric Dark Lantern.

Electric dark lanterns nave peen
supplied to the Paris police, enap''"s
them TO see $50 feet away.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16

Numerous crimes have been eonnaV
ted against the helpless oyster ~ -
name of charity.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16

Burials in Westminster Abbey.
No fewer than 1,1IS persons have
been buried In Westminster Abbey.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-11-16

Some men drink for the shakes and
Others shake for the drinks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14
DRILLING WITH THE REGULARS.

THE rwENrY-sEcoND MEN AT FORT sLocU1
MAKE AN EXCELLENT SHOWING
AT wILLETs POINT.
The companies Of the 2d Regiment at Fort BIO
have settled down to the routine Of garrison
duty. They turned out with the Regulars at re
veile at O'Clock yesterday morning and drilled
with them the parade grounds
Colonel Bartlett. OF the I'D. watched his boys -
they marched In line with the Regulars. and Com
mander ST. Clair was also keen observer BON
said the men made a good showing. and II was
their opinion that It would not take the men long
to become accustomed to the handling OF guns: The
Regulars at Fort slocum include three batteries .
two of the 7th, and Battery b OF the 9TH ArtineTy
The men OF the old 18th Battalion, now part o.
the 2od Regiment. were put through the'r nret
days service in garrison duty under scorching
sun Yesterday Guards were thrown out about tho
Wiets Point Notifications, and no one was per-
mitted near where the ammunition or guns are SIT
uatcd. -.
Company G, which was placed directly under the
command OF Major Knight. the comnandant OF
Wlets Point, is not doing garrison duty. but 10
aiding the United States Engineers there. sunday
night they assisted in constructing pontoon train
had the satisfaction OF knowing that their labors
aided in the shipping Of twelve pontoons TO the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14
ABANDONING CAMP BLACK.
AFTER THE FORTY-sEvENTH REGIMENT
MEN START TO-DAY GENERAL
PENNINGTON WILL BE AL
MOST ALONE.

another day OF sunoca,'ng heat was recorded yes
Nsday on the Camp Black calendar. In the after
noon the thermometer near General Pennington's
headquarters registered 10 degrees In the sun. and
y Is well TO remember that all Camp Black is In
'he sun. Despite the neat. few Of the soldiers sue
eembed, although all suffered from IT, Albert DE
'eney. one OF the hospital stewards. was over
come In the afternoon and placed under the care OF
MS Comrades on the hospital staff. His case was
.o' serious, and he will be ready for duty to-day.
e0.'nel Eddy allowed many OF his men 10 seek
''e1ter from the suns rays in the shade OF the
-ssaooring woods The bathing facilities OF the
snsl pond near the Meadow Brook Club were taxed
ne utmost.
Ooonel Eddy and the four companies OF the Attn
"ssIneni Will start early this morning for Fort
,nSasms persistent rumor has spread throughout
s fNh that the shore forts TO which the com
xw.nies have been sent are be merely way sta
S aons to Manila A private OF Company who a
~ ~! vi TWO ago applied for transfer 10 anotner
fSssn"eht, Where he could see more active service
he n ioI, ouiy was told BY one OF the majors thai
". "oa!o see service enough II he stayed where nc
nr.,, Inc Major said that the officers have received
seaNucal assurances thai the 4Ith VIII be selected
we OF the trips TO the Philippines and that the
unen, ~ " prepare for tie journey across the con
ean nt 70 san Francisco woald come soon after TIE
nave learned the details Of fort duty as
20 90 ~ itlant:ynen. This report Is considered
~boss Vou 70 De true by the officers and men, all OF
ss'ospeci OF long summer in forts near home.
NJ, htn ; battalion VIII leave camp early this
NS.nnine and take a train for Long Island City.
h is"ce :. Will 10 uD the Sound 10 the fort. After
Of we sory. He has Oh hand quantity of supplies
Poi,, NOUS Kinds ready for shipment TO Montauk
trnnr camp is established there or TO Gov
tauS niand x there is to be no camp at Mon