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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27

terminates in a pipe by which water
reservoir Is supported. A tube pro-
vided at Its upper end with burner
extends through the reservoir and
serves to conduct the gas. Water Is
supplied from the reservoir TO the gen
orator below by means OF a pipe pro-
vided with an automatic valve. As
shown in the enlarged detail view this
valve has downwardly extending stem
fitting loosely in the end of the water
pipe and an Notwithstanding stem
receiving the end Of a rod screwed in a
cap closing the valve-chambr. The
screw-rod is provided with collar en-
gagged at Its lower end by spring coiled
around the stem. A tube opening into
tho valve-chamber above the valve,
conducts the water to the generator.
When the screw-rod is screwed down,
the valve Is seated to cut Off the water
supply, but when the rod is screwed out
until the collar abuts against the under
side of the cap so as to allow the spring
! 70 hold the valve loosely to It's seat, then
the water rises In the valve chamber
and flows drop by drop to the generator.
When the gas pressure oyerbalances the
water pressure, the valve is seated, thus
preventing the further generation OF
gas. When the gas pressure has dimin-
ished, the valve is opened by the water
and generation Is resumed.
The supply of carbide can be replen-
ished by unscrewing the generator cap
and placing the required quantity of the
material within the bowl. The water
reservoir can be filed by means of a
filling cap.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27
Girls with Missions.

Young ladies who think it their mis-
sion in life to visit the poor need an
enormous amount of tact to carry them
smoothly over the hidden shoals of the
pride among the lowly that resents
patronage. One of Il set of girls who
lately have been devotlng themselves
to poor visiting in the slum district met
with the unexpected in her last round.
She WAS Il novice in the work, and not
quite up in the regulation questions.
Her natty tailor made was severely
and eXpensiyely simple, her collar the
highest she could possibly wear and
the crown of her hat was so big 1t
would scarcely go through the narrow
doorway. She seated herself on the
edge of chair, and her hostess continu-
ed scrubbing over in the other corner,
as if just she and the floor We're alone.
Finally the determined-to-b poor VS.
itor stammered:
Does your husband drink
mo. Does yours?" came the very
sudden reply, which droye the tailor
made and the big hat into outer sun
shine
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27

has reached the age at which her for
tune was to be placed condbtlonally in
her hands. Monsieur, what shall do?
Ruin Is inevitable if l give up her
money"
Let me hear your plan" said l.
81 have son, "a years Of age, the
heir of my respectability and my pow
erty. If Louis and Marie were to mar
ry, the fortune would not need to leave
my control, and all would be WE'LL"
Then, let them marry
"Ah. that is the trouble. Marie re-
fuses to wed my son. esss
| began to comprehend the plot, and
resolved to carry out the plot ! had un-
| dertaken.
Proceed" said /, blindly.
"Did YOU ever hear of marriage cere-
mony being performed where the bride
refused to give her consent to the
union?" demanded NJ. Levane, fixing
gaze upon me as though he would read
my very thoughts.
"Frequently," l replied. carelessiy.
~ asked the same question OF Col. de
I,sk." said the old villain, with an air
of relief. land he gave me an affirma-
tive reply. He furthermore promised TO
send clergyman to the corner OF -
and -. streets, at o'clock p. m. TO-
day. who would be kind enough to per
form such ceremony. Col. de Lisle
vas Obliged to start for Lyons this
morning on important business, 80 he
could not be present 1t was agreed
however. that the reverend gentleman
should wear upon his breast peculiar
black cross. and it was by that my man
recognized him"
NJ. Leyane here arose and went to
desk in one corner of the room. This he
unlocked. and took therefrom stout
canvas bag. which was half-fned with
glittering gold. He laid the bag before
me. and then continued:
sNow, monsieur, Marie Duchane
must wed my son. II you perform that
ceremony this gold Is yours
| did not hesitate an instant, but
pocketing the gold bade the schemine
guardian lead the way to the brndal
chamber.
| found the bride elect, most beau
tiful girl. to be firmly opposed to the
union contemplated by her guardian
and so | applied to NJ. Levane for per
mission to argue the case with her
He readily consented to this, and j took
the unwilling bride aside and explained
the circumstances of the case to her
She was at first inclined to doubt my
statements. but | succeeded in con
yinclng her of my truthfulness Al
length. and by my advice she consented
10 let the ceremony proceed, when as
sured that 1t would be mere farce.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27
Merely a Question of Spelling.

He was the engineer of all ocean liner
and prided himself on his knowledge OF
electricity. On one of his brief stays at
home he accompanied his wife to a
party. The subject of electricity COM
ing up, he Indignantly combated the
idea that it was possible for two people
to produce an electrical current through
the body of third by simple physical
contact His wife and a friend said
they would prove it, and, leading him
to window, told him to pull up his
sleeves and place both hands fiat on the
glass. They then, on either side, took
a firm grip on his wrists. AT the end
of few moments his wife said
Don't you feel pain, WiilyT'
"Nor' he replied, and returned like
negative to a second and third In
quiry.
At this third response most of the
company began to laugh, and it sud
denly flashed into his mind that the
pronunciation of pain and pane was the
same. M
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27
The EbOn Cross.


SAN Y friend, Robert Thurston. Is
lM man whose real character, ara, aa. and
eo that Indicated by his appear
ance, are as far different as can De I'M
agined. He is the proyerDlal paack
Sheep Of the family, and yet despHe
all his wildness, he has often been mis-
taken for a clergyman. Here rs inc
story of one of my nomadic friends ad-
ventures, as related by himself:
WAS In Paris. The city and its ways
were well known to me, while my circle
Of acouaIntances was not small.
One day, while wandering about the
city alone, l came to standstin at the
corner of one of the most fashionable
streets. A man passed me who looked
very searchingly into my face. In a
few minutes he returned, and again
favored me with that annoying stare.
81 beg your pardon, monsieur, but is
not this AlarisT'
The man was sincere, and l compre-
hended that was mistaken for some
other person, but | was about to deny
I'LL ku0WleuSe Wlieu tiic uSohO iva " ~
tie sport overcame my more serious
incllnations and l grayely replied:
81 am so called"
81 thought it must be so," he contin-
ued, with an air of satisfaction. Those
black crosses are too uncommon to be
seen in large numbers on this corner al
the appointed hour"
l bowed slightly. / knew my strangt
friend referred to the ebOn cross tha
hung over my white shirt bosom, bu
for all that his words were most mys
terious.
you are nearly an hour before time,
continued the unknown, ''but IL you ar
ready we will at once proceed to tn
residence Of my master"
"Quite ready" replied; lead on"
Had you been present. my dear fel
low, you would, without doubt, hav
been greatly shocked at the course
was taking; but it just suited me. and
saw before me prospect of rich pleas
ure.
So l followed on after my guide, VIII
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27
THE soLpiER's wuERL.

rider on jumping Off may grasp 1t In
stantly 1t must also be disposed so as
not to fatigue the rider or interfere with
his pedalng Another important fea-
ture Is TO provide for the wheel when
the rider dlsmounts. II Is hardly prac-
ticable to take time to stand the wheel
upright every time the rider dismounts.
and In the ease Of the wheel shown la
the illustration this feature Is nicely
provided for by extension handle bars,
which telescope when the wheel Is be-
Ing ridden. The rider can. on dismount
ing, either trail the wheel behind him,
or in emergency abandon II instantly
The gun Is carried vertically in a rest,
over the small front wheel
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27

finally paused before one OF the most
lpretentious mansions of the city, ana
applied for admission. While we walt
ed for an answer to his summons,
read the name upon the door-plate OF
the mansion. 1t was Nj. jules Levane.
The servant who answered the bell
admitted us without question, and my
companion conducted me through sew
eral rooms into the library, and then
left me with the announcement that ne
would at once send NJ. Levane to my
presence.
The mystery was deepening. This
house, with its magnificence, was such
as might well be inhabited by prince
and l began to fear l had carried my
joke too far.
The reflection that 1t was now too late
to retreat caused me to determine TO
keep I'D the deception for time longer,
and heard advancing footsteps with
the utmost tranquility.
A tall. imperlous-looking man OF
about so years entered, and, while sa-
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27
NO LATCHSTRiNG OUTSIDE.

''fhe latehstring's ON the outside"-that S
what they use TO say,
An we never knocked i'll winter. nor the
rosy time o May.
Till got to lovin Sally, an she's named
the day to be;
An then thar wuz no latchstring ON the
outside door fer mel
l knowed | wuzn't anything-all that
had wuz jest
The sweet, upliftin' knowledge that heI
dear heart loved me best.
That some time for her life an mine
some happiness there'd be;
An then thar wuz no latchstring ON the
outside door fer me.
An the winter went, an springtime, with
the birds, an blossoms sweet
Made the violets like carpet fer the fall
in of her feet;
Thar wuz light an thar wuz beauty on
the Ian an on the sea,
But never any latchstring on the outside
door fer me,
An know the worfs good worl, with
its medders green an wide.
With its thorns an with its roses-with
its love, an all beside,
'Cept this Ter all the good things that
air past, or goin' to be,
Thar's never any latchstring on the out
side door fer me!
Atlanta Constitution.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27

luting me, kept his gaze constantly
fixed upon me.
You are the clergyman sent here by
Col de Lisle?' he questioned,
abruptly.
Sent to the corner OF - and -
streets amended, at venture.
And you are the gentleman who was
directed TO answer TO the name of
Alaris?"
Il am"
Very good Did Col. de I.isle inform
you as to the nature of the business Ia
hand?"
He did not" ventured to affirm.
Very well; | will make 1t plain to
you. First, however, | presume you
are the bold, fearless man Col. de Llsle
agreed to send to income willing to
perform bold deed for a pecuniary
inducement?'
Col. de Lisle knew his business"
returned with an emphatic nod.
Then monsieur, we viii TO business
at once. As you have, perhaps, learned
my name is NJ. Jules Leyane. | am be-
lieved to be very wealthy, but really
| am not worth thousand louis dors.
Ten years ago lost nearly my whole
fortune by the failure of scheme in
which | had speculated largely. Ruin
stared me In the face. | knew not
what to do In such a fearful situation.
Accustomed from my youth to life Of
luxury and ease, and looked upon as n
man whom princes dared not slight, the
Idea of falling was too terrible FOR con-
temptation. 51
Thus situated, l did what nearly
every other man would have done in my
situation. had q ward, given to my
charge five years previously. by her
dying father, my early friend. This
ward was very wealthy, and all her
property was under my control. To
save myself from ruin | appropriated
her fortune that has for ten years kept
my head above the tide Now my ward
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27
Levane was delighted at INV success

Leyane was delighted at my success
as diplomatist, and the marriage was
at once performed. Mile. Marie acted
the part of the unwilling, but submis-
sive, bride to perfection. and ventures
10 say my part was creditably per-
formed. thanks to the experience | had
mad In our miniature plays at home.
After partaking of bountiful supper
| left the Leyanes father an6 sou. IN
faptures. and, with the bag OF gold In
my pocket. proceeded to the office of
the chief of police, where told my story
dna demanded justice for the anfortu.
nate ward or NJ Jules. Aor VI
need not dwell On what followed
Marie Duehane recS1eredsher fortune
aud soon after marrisd worthy young
nan.-New York News.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27

to John Parnell In the last century, de-
scending from him through his younger
son, william, to John Henry, the father
Of Charles Stewart. The patriots
mother became the mistress of the
house when her husband took her to
Avondale in 1884. She had been Miss
Della Tudor Stewart, daughter Of Ad-
miral Charles Stewart, of the United
States navy. Young Charles was sent
away from his ancestral walls when
he was a boy, but it was within them
that his American mother gave the po-
lltical bent to his mind that distin-
guished him ever after. The house is
well built and stately, and might have
been deemed even lordly In former
days
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27

Ell Tor use as a table
lamp, and which Is ar
ranged to insure q
uniform, perfect, and
brilliant light.
The lamp comprises
a base supporting a
bowl forming a gen
orator in which the
calcium carbide rs
conta n g d and in
which gas is gener-
Grated, A cap screws
IN thp opuprutOr and
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27
THE PARNELL HOMESTEAD.

irish Leaders Home that Tammany
VIII Free from Debt.
Charles Stewart ParnelFs old home.
stead in County Wicklow, Ireland
which Tammany will save to the Irish
people by lifting the $4,000 mortgage
that now threatens 1t, is associated with
the late statesman's most happy hours
and most ambitious youth. The house
about which so much solicitude has
been exhibited in Ireland and America
is fine old residence of type that Is
common in the Emerald Isle. 1t was
built on the estate at Avondale, Wick
low, which was bequeathed by friend
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27
Statues OF Christ In Italy.

Italian Catholics propose to celebrate
+he nineteenth century by erecting
nineteen colossal statues Of Christ in
conspicuous points of the peninsula
Among the places selected are Mount
Soratce, the Grau Sasso d'itaha, and
the toe, the heel and the instep of "the
boot, The statues are to be of gilded
east iron.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27

II wonder II all men are fools, =
snapped Mrs. Enpeck during little do
mesttc tiff the other morning. mo, In
deed. my dear" replied her husband
II know a number Of men who are
bachelors"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27
slCYCLE BUILT FOR WAR.
Here's an Improved Wheel for the Uso
of the Soldiers.

of the Soldiers.
The value of bicycles In warfare has
been fully demonstrated, and all the
bicycle corps. To meet the peculiar
requirements of the case, however, spe-
clal military" bicycles are necessary.
which differ from the ordinarv type as
much as the original high wheels diff
fered from the modern racer. A mild
tary bicycle must have provision for
q sying the soldiers knapsack. canteen
& gun. and the latter must be carried
in convenient position. 50 that the
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27
Easily Mended.

An old maid suggests that when men
break their hearts 1t is all the same a.
when lobster breaks one OF his claws
another sprouts Immediately. and
grows In its place.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27
LIQUORS AND CIGARS

TO be mad III the MhfKct.
Mr. Thomas will conduct nothing but first.
class house, and u cordial welcome win be ex-
tended to All guests.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27
NEW GAS LAM p.

IL Is Particularly Adapted for Use as II
Table Lamp.
new acetylene gas lamp has been
Invented by Peter Josserand, of Josser-
and, Texas, which is particularly adapt.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27
Candelaria Hall Saloon

Is wel-known and finely furnished and is the
most popular resort in Candelaria. The bar is
stocked with the choicest and best brands OF
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27

nting me, kept his gaze constantly
fixed upon me.
You are the Clergyman sent here by
Col. de Lisle?' he questioned.
uhrt,ntl,-
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-12-27

Com plete Tests by Cyanide Made.
Rates to be had on Application.
Parties desiring mill tailings from
their ore can have same saved upon
application, ii Immediately removed.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-04-19
No pisht to Uqllness.

The woman who is lovely In
face, form and temper will al
ways have friends, but one who
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and all run down, she will be nerv-
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blotches, skin eruptions and a
wretched complexion. Electric
Bitters ls the best medicine in the
world to regulate stomach, liver
and kidneys and to purify the
blood. 1t gives strong nerves,
bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin,
rich complexion. 1t will make q
good-looking, charming woman of
q rundown invalid. Only SOC at
CRAWFORD Bros. Drug Store. Q.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-04-19
AFTER THE cRiP-wHATr

You thought you had the best
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your food. You go about In a list
less, halfhearted sort Of way, and
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seems to 90 wrong. Do you know
that you are OIL the verge of ner-
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and you need it more now than
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DR.. Miles Nervlne is the best
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keef, facilitates the digestion,
klves heaIthiul vitality to the
nerves and restores health.
Il was nervous, restless, irrita-
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was impossible To get my natural
sleep and | became SO weak and
exhausted that could not leave
my bed. Finally l commenced
taking DR.. Miles Nervine and |
began to improve from the first
dose. In short time my health
was completely restored"
Mrs. Dow HEAGLE,
Sing Sing, N. Y.
A trial package of DIR. Miles
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consisting OF DR.. Miles Nervine,
DIR. Miles Anti Pain Pills and
DR.. Miles Nerve and Liver Pills.
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Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-04-19
A Frightful Blunder

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Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-04-19
BlSmark'S Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid
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Only 25c. at CRAWFORD Bros.
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Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-04-19
Volcanic Eruptions

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Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-04-19
COUNTY AUDITORS and
THEIR COMPENSATION.
AN IMPORTANT OPINION. BY
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
A Very Interesting Document.
There Is No Difference Between Sal
ary and Compensation In the
Acts Creating the office.
Columbia State, 18th.

Noiuiipla ottte, iGtu
Within the last few weeks the
attorney generals office has is.
sued opinions on some very i'm
portant questions. These opinions
have been submitted In answer to
inquiries from the various de-
partments Of the State govern
ment.
Gen. Billipger yesterday filed
an opinion which will be of gen
eral interest, affecting every
county In the State. 1t was sub.
mitted in answer to an inquiry
from Comptroller General Der
ham relative to the salaries of the
county auditors.
Following is his letter to Gen.
Derham:
Dear Sir: In numerous maui
ries through your office and di-
rected to this by county auditors,
the opinion is asked upon the
following:
For what is the amount to be
paid by the respective counties,
to auditors intended, as supple
mentary the amount paid by the
State, and constituting in part
their salaries, or is 1t specifically
appropriated as compensation for
taking returns and. making as
sessments onlyg
A brief review of the history of
legislation, relating to the office
of county auditor and its salary
and compensation, will tend to
make clear the opinion which
shall be given.
This Office was created by the
legislature of 1894 by act ap-
proved March 10th (page 1917.
We find at page TIC in section
1888: "The following shall be the
compensation of county auditors
(fixing the amounts for each re-
spectively) to be paid quarterly
by warrants on the State treas
urer issued by the comptroller
general; provided, that the comp
troller general shall not issue to
any county auditor any warrant
for salary until said auditor shall
file in the Office of the comptroll-
er general all abstracts and re-
ports due from or by said audit
or"
This schedule of salaries re-
mained unchanged until the act
approved March 25th, 1876, page
1913, vol. XVI, was passed, where
in it is provided in section 3 "the
county auditors of the several
counties shall receive the annual
salaries hereinafter mentioned
No Dt-hf fn IIof;oose