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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02
ON A PENNY A YEAR.
Hor Frank Hcniig Lives in an Inoi'
ANA Cabin.

uecla a hamlet in Whitley County,
boa SIS of the most unique character III
Indiana and it is possible no other STATE
can produce man or woman whoSe
method of gaining livelihood Is 50
novel. He IS known throughout W nlr
10y Noble. LaGrange, Western Alien,
Western Dekalb. Southern Elkhart anu
sections of other Northern lnuiaha
counties as the man who lives OH
penny year
Along the sixties, SO the story goes
, Miss Van Wyck-probabl distant
relative Of the present Mayor Oh Ne"
York--was one Of the fair young Jam
sells of the Eastern metropolis. frahh
Henlig. as he gives his name now len
in love with the pretty maid. HIS love
was reciprocated and after happ'
courtship they became engaged.
The threatening war clouds whlch
hung over Fort Sumter broke when ihis
point in their affairs of heart had peeh
reached and he went TO the front. he
was carried through the South, Deiore
yicksburg, over to Lookout, across
Georgia, with Sherman to the sea, ana
finally was brought mp through tne
Shenandoah valley two years later. he
went through Gettysburg and fought
gallant fight.
When Henlig returned to claim MS
bride he found that she had married an
other and was happily settled in a little
home of her own. The bullets OF the
Southerners could not have killed the In
ner man more effectively. Reason seem
ed TO leave him and he left New YORK
neyer.to return. He wandered through
the Central and Western States FOR
years. The fine instincts of the man
became blunted and as an outcast, an
illiterate, he lived the life of nothing
more than tramp.
Ten or twelve years ago he happened
through Hecla and there became very
sick. He was found lying out in the
cold by family by the name of Happ-
man, and, taking pity on the poor fel-
low, they took him in and nursed him
back to health, and eight years ago he
returned to Hecla and looked up his
former benefactors. They had not for
gotten him and offered him an old log
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02
ANCIENT SUICIDES.
Greek and Roman Courts Tried Cases
in Adyance.

III .thfdhNt'
During the centuries Immediately
preceding and those following the open
ing OF the Christian era the voluntary
death idea was at its worst. Broadly
speaking the teaching of all the phil
osophers, orators and poets of the time
was that suicide was not only tustifia-
Bile, but was noble and courageous
act says the Boston Traveller. Among
the propagators of this doctrine may
be mentioned Plato Cicero, Seneca,
Epictetus, Cleanthes and Marcus Azure.
lius, and it can be fruthfully asserted
that many of the greatest men of pa
gan Europe died by their own hands.
In this way Aristotle. Demosthenes.
Zeno, Cato. Brutus, Hannibal, Mark
Antony and many others met their
death.
The popularity of suicide must have
been due, to a certain extent, TO the
teaching Of the learned. men of the
time. Nevertheless. it would not be
correct to class even a majority of the
suicides of this period among the
Greeks and Romans as the result OF
any teaching, although many were I'M
doubtedly due to this cause. 1t is Ger
tain that the bulk of voluntary deaths,
occurring as they did among markedly
degenerated people, who were deterlor-
ating with every generation, were ike
the suicides of to-day, due to insanity
using the word in its widest sense),
disgust of life and that uncomfortable
desire to die which is so marked sign
of decay, and which no alienist has yet
fully explained.
When vice and dissipation were at
their height in Rome self-destruction
was most common and suicide was
most often met with among the Greeks
after they had been contaminated by
Roman manners and customs. In a
few words the prevalence of suicide
was disease produced by deprayed
condition. As vice and debauchery In
creased, crime. immortality, disease and
self-destruction also increased. Indeed,
with the Romans under the empire, sui
eide seems to have been one of natures
most active and effectual methods OF
stamping out people who had become
too degraded for continued national ex-
lstence. When the Greeks and Romans
recognized the impracticability of com
hitting suicide they decided to estab-
lsh tribunals whose duty 1t should be
to aear the applications of those per-
sous u-bn xyiShad to die
Ludicrous as this may appear to us,
1t Is almost identical with the system
suggested by Sir Thomas More in his
utopia in 1916. If the applicant sue
ceeded in showing what the tribunal
considered good cause for quitting life
his prayer was granted, and he de-
stroyed himself under the authority of
the court. In some instances the court
not only sanctioned the suicide, but
supplied the means of self-destruction
In the shape of detection of hemlock.
If any one applied for permission to
end his life and was refused. and In
defiance of the decision committed sui
eide, his act was illegal. The Romans
in such cases confiscated the property
Of the deceased, the Greeks held his
memory as dishonored and treated his
body with indignity.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02

about her experiences and give her
conclusions. Her report is in many
ways a surprising statement.
One full day behind bargain coun-
ter was quite enough for her. Strong as
she Is. unusually well fitted as she Is to
stand the strain of drudgery, she free
~ confesses that another days work
would have been entirely too much for
her. and that she could not have COM
pleted it without seriously impairing
her health or probably collapsing en-
trely.
Il felt more dead than alive | could
not drag myself home, | could not see
straight. | was dizzy; | was fatigued
as had never been before she says.
This from woman whose superb
strength men and women admire and
envy as she performs feats of strength
and swings on a trapeze at dizzy
height in Americas largest theaters.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02

G. Fitzgerald tells how he accomplish
ed this IN an interesting article in the
Strand Magazine. From this article
We quote:
All kinds Of difficulties stood in the
way of the successful accomplishment
OF The Idea; and even when the very
last figure was built up and photo
srapned by our artist, there came the
fear that, after ALL the letters might
lot stand the test of contigulty-would
hot spell words when used as type.
I'VE were extremely fortunate In our
choice of material We selected the
most intelligent and original trio to be
found on the variety stage. These gen
tlemen are known as the Three Dele
vines and in the ordinary way they
go through quaint entertainment
which they call Satanic Gambols.' 1t
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02

evlne righted himself, looking perfectly
purple in the face.
''The next letter reproduced large Is
L, which is at once simple and effec-
tive. Percy is again the long stroke,
and he Is holding Harry at his back In
order to form the loop of the letter. 1t
was perfectly marvellous, by the way,
how still these gallant fellows kept,
even under the most trying circum-
stances. Like a pair of Greek wres-
tiers, Sam ana Harry form the greater
part of the letter @, which is next seen.
In order to complete the circle with hui
man material Percy has extended
himself from one pair of legs to anoth-
er; and to form the tail Of the letter he
thrust his own leg out of the circle in a
perfectly delightful manner"
Mr.. Fitzgerald goes on TO show each
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02
TO THE PURITAN.

Louise in pink and filmy lace
A fay In blue, the sweet Irene,
Minerva Of the classic face
In glowing red a stately queen,
A court of beauty's honor maidsl
The richest robe from royal loom
Best mates such lovelness, yet aids
Not cheeks that shame cen roses bloom.
But, though them all do admire,
turn from ballroom visions back,
From beauty. colors, jewels fire,
To seek little girl In black.
Oh. little girl In black, to you,
Aweary OF the guy deceit,
come to learn whit Is the true,
Where naught distracts, in calm most
sweet.
Though sparkling glance and bright array
The senses touch with potent charms.
They vanish In thu steely day;
The music dies in harsh alarms
That I'll the world of busy strife.
80 In the hard and clodden track
Love lights alone would through life
Walk with the little girl in black,
Henry Dougherty in Womankind.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02

letter unduly thick. BIZ what would
you? It was quite unavoidable. Re-
member the bricks out of which we
built our letters are human beings. and
occasionally troublesome body or
limb was very difficult, indeed. II not
impossible. TO get rid OF.
1.-The letter X, which is next seen. is
beautifully sharp and clear-cut. Mr..
Percy Deyine is again the shank, while
Sam Is kneeling behind him In an atti-
Jude of touching devotion. Harry Is
kneellng on Sans shoulders, and i'll
cllnlng himself back at perilous
angle.
Poor Sam is looking toward our ar
list, and protesting in choked voice
that he can only stand il moment or
two longer
"The letter NJ. which is next shown.
is particularly fine specimen. This
lime we want the tall man In the mid
die. 1t was rather an onerons position.
but Percy said he could do II on his
lead; aud he did. On the left-hand side
Harry Deleyine is seen, wearing a
Guizzlcal expression. The right-hand
support Is his brother Sam. Notice how
the feet of the outer men add to the
appearance of the letter-a capital one
in two senses. The unfortunate Percy
was obliged TO remain upside down for
ut least some twelve seconds. Almost
simultaneously with the snap of the
.a mara a opaan hiirst from the interior
anatomy of our NJ, and Mr.. Percy Del
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02
COULDN'T STAND THE WORK.

Charmion, the Strong Woman, Col
lapses Under Shop Girls Duties.
Mile. Charmlon, strong. agile Char
mion, who is reputed to be physically
the most perfectly developed woman in
this country, was a salesglrl In one of
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02

thelower outstroke of the letter When
'his was done Harry climbed upon
Percy's shoulders and extended him
self down his back; then stretching out
his own legs and arms i'll the way
shown. the letter was niumphnntly
completed. 1t is rather Il pity that Mr..
Harry Delevine's body Is so prominent.
thereby making the upper part OF the
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02

Gordon--So you think that Bently is
a man of poor judgment. How did you
happen to come TO that conclusion?
Titcomb-I asked him to lend me $40
the other day.
Gordon--And because he refused You
question his Judgment?
Titcomb-Oh, no. He let me have it.
Boston Transcript.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02

The accuracy CT some parts of the To-
connective is ten times finer than in the
watch, but for absolute measurement
the accuracy in the watch is almost
three times as fine rs in the locomotive.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02
A HUMAN ALPHABET.
LETTERS AND FIGURES MADE
FROM BODIES OF MEN.

Writer In the Strand magazine Tells
How This Ingenious and Entertain
ing Feat May BE Accomplished
Sentences May Also Be Made.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02

Incandescent lamps are provided with
rehectors by winding on the upper por-
ton Of the bulb silver, aluminium or
other bright, non-tarnishing wire, Sc
cured In place with soluble glass.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02

Few women consider that they carry
some 40 or 90 miles of hair on their
head The fair haired may even have to
dress 20 miles of threads of gold every
morning.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02
How II Is Done.

The idea of building up each letter OF
the alphabet and each figure from l TO
c out Of the bodies of men Is certainly
an absolutely unique notion. Mr.. VIM.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02

New fork's great retail dry goods
stores for one day during the past
week, says the New York World. She
hired out as a shop-girl in order to
make a fair test Of the strength neces-
sary to lead the life of the class Of girls
among whom she worked and to write
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-03-02

letter of the alphabet and the ten
and notices made up from them. The
whole thing is most ingenious and en-
pertaining.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21
ezs.saszsseseus.suen.e.e...
CHICAGO MARKETS.
1sHeHsseaeaensssusnsusueus

CHICAGO, July 2o.-Favorable weather in the
northwest. disappointing cables and a break in
corn started wheat lower today. An urgent de-
mand for the cash article. together with light
receipts, brought out long list of buying or
ders, which steadied prices somewhat. Septem-
Der opened &c lower at 617s@6Sc. advanced to
6s19(gssc. down to 67l2c, then up to 6S14c.
Heavy rains last night took the edge off corn.
The market was not as big or as snappy as il
has been recently The trade generally were
holding off on the supposition that the rains
We're insufficient yet to settle the fate of the
crop and that immediate anxiety had only been
relieved. september opened 1a(asac lower at
S2s4c and rose to 33ssCaa4c.::
good cash demand. together with country
buying, held oats steady.
Lower prices at the yards and the decline in
corn depressed provisions early. The market
became firm on heavy buying of lard and de-
mai OF the yellow fever rumors in Florida,
CLOSING PRICES.
WHEAT--Sept- CSC: Dec. 6Sssc.
CoRN--Sept., 3314c; Dec, 49, l034c.
OATs--Sept.. 1890; May, 22ssl122l5c.
PoRK--July. $3.50; Sept. 1895.
LARD--Sept.. $5.65; Oct. $3.50
RIBs--Sept.. $50; Oct, S5.75.
Cash quotations: No. 2 red wheat. 77Ca17l5c.
No. 3 red, Iad75c; No. . hard. 7la7l1%c; No. 3
hard. 7OCG7lc; No. spring. 75c: No. spring
i0tdS0c; No. northern spring, See; No. corn.
333l 1(d333sc.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21

In taking charge of the Journal as
manager and publisher until our bows
shall be of suitable age to handle it for
themselves, we deeply feel the respon-
siblity and our incompetency to in any
manner fill the place of the one so re-
Gently gone and with whom most of
you have been intimately connected,
both in business and friendly relation.
We shall earnestly endeavor to keep
the paper up to the standard of excel
lence which we think and others have
been kind enough to tell us it has lust
ly attained, and we trust that you will
help us all that you possibly can. We
shall continue, as heretofore, perfectly
independent in politics and religion.
Our columns will always be open to all
for fair discussion upon any subject
and we shall try to give you at all
times bright, newsy local sheet. If
in it you see anything that does not
exactly suit you please don't stop the
paper and air your grievance to others
but come to us and we shall always be
ready to set matters right as far as we
are able to. This is our home; here we
expect to stay and to work with you
for the interests of Extra and Audubon
county. In conclusion we would say
come and see us; we want to get ac-
quainted with you all. Tell us about
your crops, and any item that you may
pick up at home or on the way to town.
Remember that small pieces of news
which may seem of no importance to
you will probability help us to give YOU
a good Wlde-awake paper.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21

Theodore Roosevelt and his band of
cowboys form most picturesque regi-
ment which will 60 forth to fight the
Spaniards. The men are utterly devot-
ed to the leader, who, when chance of
active service offered, resigned his lu-
crative government position to accept
a commission in their regiment The
bulk of the regiment is made up of
men from the plains, from Arizona,
New Mexico, Oklahoma and the Indi-
an Territory-cowboys and miners,
bred to the use of the horse and rifle,
and to rough it on the open prairie.
Some of these have served in the
National Guards in their several States.
These form the strong backbone of the
corps.-July Success.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21

An affray occurred in Greeley last
saturday afternoon in which Mr..
Clint Rucker received wounds which
will disfigure him for life. The story,
as told US by Mr.. V. j. AnciauX, is as
follows: That morning Mr.. Anciaux,
Clint Rucker and William Luther had
been to Extra marketing some cattle
and Mr.. AnciauX had gone up to Au-
dubon to attend to some business mat
tiers, telling the boys to return home
and continue making hay. Clint and
William had gone home, the former
was at the stable and the latter went
to the house, got Mr.. Ancioux's razor
and told the girls he was mad at Clint
and as soon as he came to the house he
was going to hack him with the razor.
This frightened the girls and they
Immediately went out to the stable
and told Clint what he had said. Clint
started for the house and as soon as
VIII saw him he jumped up and began
slashing away at him, striking him
across the bridge of the nose, cutting
cash clear through that member and
making mark along the left side of
the face and clear down on the neck,
another wound was made on the tenn
pie, in the roots of the hair, and deep
cut was made on the left arm. By this
time Clint had disarmed his assailant
and putting a wet towel about his face
to stanch the blood he mounted a horse
and started for town. When part way
to town he met Mr. AnciauX and to-
gether they came to Doctor Newlon's
office, at Will Hamlers drug store,
where the injuries We're carefully dress
ed, the young man sitting quietly
while the surgeon stitched his flesh to-
gether without taking any anesthetic
to deaden the pain. When the wounds
were dressed he went to the barber
shop, got shaved and expressed HIM
self as feeling all right, and was in the
harvest field bright and early Monday.
William Luther, the man who did the
cutting, was given a short time in
which to pack his clothes and leave
the country, and he was soon lost to
sight behind one of those bald-headed
hills of Greeley.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21

Our baby has been continually troub-
led with collie and cholera infantum
since his birth, and all that we could
do for him did not seem to give more
than temporary relief, until we tried
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. Since giving that rem
edy he has not been troubled. We
want to give you this testimonial
as an evidence of gratitude, not that
you need toadvertise your meritorious
remedy.-G. NJ. Law, Keokuk, Iowa.
For sale by Chas. w. Houston Extra;
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21

The Sixth Annual Reunion of the
Cass County Veteran Association will
meet at Anita on August %, "a and 25.
Among the speakers will be Governor
+. NJ. Shaw, Josiah Given, Depart
ment Commander Terrill, Hon. w. r.
Merritt, of Red Oak; Hon. Jas. McCabe
and Colonel G. G. Saunders, of Coun-
Gil Bluffs.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21

Rev. and Mrs. McQuerry started on
Monday morning for an outing and
visit with friends and relatives in
Missouri, and may extend their visit
as far south as Silom Springs, Arkan-
saw. Until their return, which will
be September LIST, Miss Myrtle Seibert
will visit with Mr.. and Mrs. George
COnklin at Kingsley, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21

Mr.. l.. E. Born went to Atlantic
this morning where he met his wife
and together they returned to Extra
in the evening. When Mrs. Born
opened the door of her home she found
pleasant surprise awaiting her, Mr..
Born and his son, Otto, had spruced
around and fixed up the house nicely,
hanging up notices, pictures and re-
{, H";nc" tho fi,rpituro
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21
South Omaha Tive stocL

SOUTH OMAHA.July 20.-Cattle-Re 400.
good steady. Others slow and lower: native
beef steers 425td 5.25 western steers S4OOa4.7o:
Texas steers s3.75@4.4O: COWS and heifers, ss.4o
G4.4o; Gamers. $2.0Otd3.25; stockers and feeders
s36o(g47o; calves, s4.0oG6oO; bulls, stays, etc.
s2.SoCa4.oo. Hoss-Recepts 10000; shade to sc
lower heavy. s3s5g39O; mixed, sa.Sla3.s71a ;
light. 3s2la@3s5; bulk of sales. s3ss5l3 s7la
sheep-Receipts 100; steady; fair to cl.o ice ma
tlves' $5.sO(a45o: fair to choice Westerns $4,000
4.a9 common and stock sheep, sa5O(a4 ..5 lambs,
$4.25a6ON. 1850
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21

The Chef Burgess of Milesburg,
Pennsylvania, says DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are the best pills he ever
used in his family during forty years
of housekeeping. They cure constipa-
ton, sick headache and stomach and
liver troubles. Small in size but great
in results. G. w. Houston.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21

Miss Jennie Henderson and her two
brothers, Will and Frank, of Philadel-
phia, Pennsylvania, are here for good
visit with their relatives, the Gault,
Charley Houston and Ernest Powell
families. Next week they will go over
to Harrison county to look at their big
farm, and Uncle Dick Gault and
Ernest Powell will go along with them
to act as pilots.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21

We shall soon commence running a
continued story by Captain Charles
King, of the United States Army.
This will probably be more interesting
to our readers when it is known that
the talented writer has given up his
literary labors and gone to Santiago
de Cuba where he is now Brigadier
General on Skaters staff.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21
Kansas CITY Live Stock.

al KANSAS CITY, July observation-disclosures. s.
Texas steers. sa.25u4.75 Texas cows. 50 75(6,a-5.
native cows and heifers, s2.25Q2 95 ;stockers and
feeders, sa0o(g5 500; bulls, s2.5O@365. Hogs-Re-
ceiPts, $4,000: l"c lower; bulk of sales
heavy, s375Gs.90: packers, s3.65Cg3.s5: mixed.
sa659s.s0; light, ss.60ga75; workers. ss7Oa9.75:
pigs, $albgas5. Sheep-Receipts. 5000; firm:
lambs, s3.76G6l0; muttons, t3OO(G475.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21
Estray Notice.

Taken up by the undersigned, living
IN Extra, Iowa, on the 10th day of
July, 1898, one old bay horse with
reached name, no other marks.
b. G. BUTCHER.
Dated July u, '9S.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21

He didn't read the papers, for they
hadn't any news; at least they didn't
coincide with his own special views:
and when he came to town one day.
with criticism ripe, he climed an cleo
trio light post to light his ancient pipe.
He hadn't read the papers-but he
knew just what was best: he simply
touched the wire-the fluid did the
raSt
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21

Mr.. Thomas G. Lewis, who was an
Extra boy twenty-five years ago, and
who now holds a position at Washing
ton, d. c., in the Treasury Depart
ment, is here, the guestiof j. F. Mean
inch and his other old time friends.
He is the same old Tom and time
seems to have touched him lightly.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21

4 new set of rules has gone into
effect on the Rock Island Railway, one
of whick forhids any employee, under
penalty of discharge, from entering
a saloon for any purpose whatever even
to purchase a cigar or tobacco. This
not only applies to an employee when
he is on duty, but when he is off duty
as we'll
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21

Subject of the sermon at the Congre-
gational church, next Sunday morn
ing will be Like The Master.n For
the evening, Receiving Sinners"
H. l.. WISSLER, Pastor.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21

William VanAernam has Just stow
ed away the last forkful of seventy
tons Of as fine tame hay as one would
wish TO see. w imam mas sUuG.A vmouSn
on his fine Audubon township farm to
devour this wad of hay.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-21

Miss Belle Letfingwell, who has
been attending school at Cedar Falls.
has accepted a position in one of the
public schools at LIE Mars, Iowa, and
will go there sometime the latter part
of August.