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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-10-10
Free Passes In France

The legislative free pass is still uni.
versal in France. Every member of
the Chamber of Deputies has free trav.
cling on any railroad in the country.
and is furnished with medal of idenh-
location to make sure that he gets his
privileges, In the matter of pay they
are better off than the British member
OF Parliament, though their indemnity
Of 50 day is small beside the $1,000 a
year OF the United States Congress
man.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-10-10
Copyright. 1900, by c. B. Lewis.l

Copyright. 1900, by c. B. Lewis.l
1t was about a week before last
Decoration day that Horatio Sparrow
come into the postoffice lookin as IL he
had sunthin on his mind, and as soon
as he got the chance he whispered to
me:
Don't say nuthin to Twin SOUL
pap, but I'm comm around here to-
night and shake the town of Jericho
from center TO circumference"
'.In what way?" said l.
"Never you mind. paps You Jest git
ready TO feel the alrth tremble, and
tomorrow mornin you kin put 5000
more value on your house and lot"
Horatio Is a man who never gifts ex-
cited when het wakes UP and finds
cow In his garden. and felt quite sure
he had sunthin big on hand. He must
hev told about 80 other people what
he did me. as there was big crowd
1t the postofiice at I O'clock In the
evenin, and all expected to hear big
news. Deacon Spooner took charge of
things. as usual. and as the crowd got
impatient he said.
cit Is understood. Teller citizens, that
Horatio Sparrow is goin to launch a
thunderbolt here tonight. and it Is with
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-10-10

more than ordinary interest that /
call the meetin to order. Stand out,
Horatio. and let's hear all about it"
Horatio stood out He looked pale,
but determined. He'd bin thinkin fur
. week OF what he was goin 10 say.
and he started of as smooth as grease.
THE drums are beatin a wild alarm.
There is wavin of dags. a marchin
OF men and wailln of women and
children. War is upon the land. The
life of nation Is al stake. Ii is an
hoLr when men are called upon TO give
up their lives fur the sake of prin-
ciple."
by John. but that's fiowery Ian
guage! exclaimed the deacon as
Horatio paused. IF Horatio kin keep
It up fur an hour; I'm fur 'lectin him
to the next legislature"
'The farmer leaves his plow," con-
tinued Horatio, 1.-The merchant his store
and the mechanic his bench They
march away to find the enemy and
fight him and die. Yes: they yield up
their lives that we may live on in
peace. and if we forgit the sacrifice
we ought to wither away like a bur
dock In November"
Gentleman" said the deacon as the
applause had subsidized. up TO the
present mint Horatio Sparrow has
knocked the socks off'n Henry Clay as
an orator. and | am proud to know
that he Is a citizen OF Jericho. Any
thing more, HoratioY
Il Jest want to call your attention TO
the fact that Jericho has never had a
Decoration day parade" replied the or,
ator. I'VE hev never paraded and never
decorated. and say it's a burnin
shame and ought TO be remedied at
once"
by John. but that's strong p'intm
shouted the deacon. Hang me If Ho-
ratio amt knockin things endwaysl
No. sir; we've never had a parade nor
decorated any graves. and we ought
to be ashamed of ourselves Is II your
suggestion that we celebrate the day
this year HoratioI
That's my pint. deacon.
and it's as strong as a log chain.
Yes. sir; We'll celebrate the day. and
In order to make II howlin success
III agree to take charge of the parade"
But | object to that" said Horatio.
Hevin originated this idea. think it's
fur me to ride on horseback at the
head Of the purcession."
There was painful pause, and then
Abner Jones, who was in tireman's uni
form. jumped off the counter and said:
There shouldn't be no jealousy
about this thing. Horatio would look
purity fine on his spotted horse, and
the deacon would be no SLOUGH in his
cooked hat. but II there's to be any
feelin over it I'll take the job of their
hands. As I'm foreman of the fire COM
pany II comes in my line anyhow"
Il don't propose TO give up my rights
fur nobody" said Horatio.
And Pm thinkin I'm the man to
boss things" added the deacon.
Il don't want to charge anybody
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-10-10
A whistIing People

The natives OF Gomera. one of the
Canary isles, converse with one an
other by whistling on their fingers. Ii
Is possible TO understand a message a
mile OF. Each syllable of word has
Its own peculiar sound. Gomera is cut
up by number of deep glens, which
are not bridged over. and as it would
otherwise be impossible for the inhab-
itants on separate sides of glen to
talk with one another without going
a long way round TO meet, they have
hit upon the whistling device as the
best means of communication.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-10-10
GALVESTON ASST WAS
BEAUTIFUL AND PROGRESSIVE
SOUTHERN CITY.
The Greatest Cotton Port and the
Fifth Commercial City in the United
States--Has Risen Before from the
Fury of Storm, Fire and Flood.

Galveston. previous TO the deyasta-
ting storm, was one of the most beauti-
full and progressive cities of the sunny
South. It's history indicates that II has
been one Of the most unfortunate. In
1872 the entire eastern portion of the
city was swept away by tidal wave
which followed a terrific storm that
ragged along the Gulf coast for three
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-10-10

days. When the city had recovered
from this calamity and was built up
In more beautiful and substantial style
than ever, a devastating fire nearly de-
stroyed 1t In November, 1885. Its en-
terprising citizens We're not dismayed,
however. and the city was soon rebuilt.
In August. 1899, 1t was injured COM
mercially to great extent by the Bra
EOS food In which rich farming lands
having an area of 1,3S0,000 acres were
submerged for eight days to depth of
two TO twenty feet. The loss as esti-
mated BY the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture was S7,414. 600.
The city has triumphed over all these
adyersities and will doubtless arise
with increased strength from the pres
ent appalling disaster. for 1t is the
greatest seaport of the South, being
connected with the entire railway sys-
tenn Of the United States and Mexico
and having direct lines of steamship
communication with all the great ports
Of the world. 1t La the largest cotton
exporting point In the United States
and among the 127 foreign exporting
points in the country it holds fifth
place. During the year 1893 its exports
Increased s10.5OO. 600 and its export and
import trade Il now fully 100000. 900
year.
Harbor improvements.
A leading cause Of the city's great
commercial nrooroSa duripo tho Douf
few years ID the harbor Improvements
made by the national government, in
volving an expenditure Of over $780,
CO., In 1895 the depth of the channel
over the bar was only twenty-one feet.
By the construction Of jetties and other
Improvements which were finished In
January. 1898. the depth was increased
to twenty-eight feet and Is still increas-
ing at the rate of six inches each year
owing to the action Of the wind and
tide. This depth OF water permits the
largest steamers to load and unload al
the wharves. In addition to being the
country's greatest cotton port, immense
quantities of grain, lumber, live stock
and dairy products are sent through
Galveston. Much of the grain from
Kansas. Nebraska, Iowa and the Da-
kotas, which formerly went to Eastern
ports for shipment now goes to Calves
ton because the shippers can save In
charges by loading at that port. The
lumber exports in 1889 amounted to
81. PAT .914 and In 1899, the port handled
SOC, 900 worth of eggs. Its trade In
live stock. dairy products and poultry
has developed rapidly since the harbor
Location and Description.
Galveston is situated on the northeast
Of Galveston Island at the
mouth of Galveston Bay, the entrance
to which IL through the channel be-
tween the city and the southwest point
Of the peninsula Of Bolivar. The island
Is twenty-seyen miles long. runs north
east and southwest. and is from one
and one-half to three and one-half miles
wide. Where the city is built 1t Is one
and one-half miles wide. 1t Is inter-
sected with many small bayous and
bordered through its whole length on
the gulf side by q smooth. hard beach.
splendid drive and unsur-
passed bathing On this beach is the
Sea Beach Hotel. The
streets Of the city are but a few feet
above the level Of the bay They are
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-10-10

Almost every girl Of sixteen has her
mind made up that some day she will
have a son named De Mountville, or a
daughter named Geraldine.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-10-10
houses. In this same portion are three

houses. In this same portion are three
grain elevators with an aggregate stor'
age capacity of 3,250, 600 bushels. The
island from the north side is connected
with the mainland by railroad bridges
and the longest wagon bridge in the
world. nearly two miles in length. On
the south side of the city, beginning
within fifty yards of the medium gulf
tide, the wealthy resident portion of the
city is located and this was the first
part to be struck by the full force of
the recent storm and flood All of the
eastern end of the city was washed
away and some of the handsomest and
most expensive residences were here
located. There was one home which
alone cost the owner over $1,000, 600
Among the principal buildings Of tho
city are. or were, the new custom house
and postoffice, the cotton exchange the
Court House, the Ball free school. the
free public library, the Roman Catholic
University of st. Mary. the John Sealey
Hospital and the School of Medicine
of the State University. ALI the build
ings of the city were constructed on
substantial and modern lines. The city
had gas and electric light plants. a
water works system valued at $4,000
and supplied from artesian wells and
a number of first-class hotels. In 1898
the gross city valuations were S25,000,-
600. The city debt was S1,75O,O00 and
the officials had authority to issue ST.
100000 in bonds to raise money for
permanent Improvements. and it owned
property to the value of $3.50. $50. The
population, according to the figures Civ
en- by the census bureau for 1900, is 81
7S9.
History of the City.
The island of Galveston was occupied
by the famous pirate LATTE in 1917
and continued to be his headquarters
until his settlement was broken up in
1921. 1t is believed by many that
somewhere on the island are buried
treasures of the pirate and many
stories of romance have been woven
about the daring rover and his island
home. The city of Galveston was
founded In 1887. 1t was the scene of
stirring events during the Civil War.
The Federal forces occupied the city
Oct. 8, 1862, but it was retaken by the
Confederates on Jan. 1, 1868. During
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-10-10

IN old bachelor says that a man I.
nenmes ensnsred by the same kina
extravagant dressing in a wom..
shAs he kicks about after marria.a
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-10-10
Thought He Was SAVING ,Tonev

Hiram-Hurry up. Mandy. an git
away from this buildin'.
Mandy-What's yer hurry, Hi?
Hiram tchucklingl-The Teller in the
elevator forgot ter collect our fares
Truth.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-10-10
Bay of Galveston.

The bay Of Galveston, the mouth of
which Is guarded by the island on
which the city stands as sentinel, is,
a body of water with an area of about.
$50 square miles. 1t has an irregular
coast line and branches out into various
arms. 1t receives the San Jacinto and
Trinity rivers and Buffalo Bayou. Ow-
ing to the island being but little higher
than the bay, foundations have often
been threatened. The bay is quite shall
low In most parts. Eentrance to it Is
through the recently constructed deep
water channel and thanking 1t on either,
side are the stone jetties five miles long.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-10-10
Norway's Ancient Wooden Churoh..

Some of the wooden churches of Nor.
are fully 700 years old, and ara
III In an excellent state of preservs-
ton. Their tmbers have successfu,Iv
resisted the frosty and almost Arctic
winters because they have been repeat.
eddy coated with tar.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-10-10
Artificial Limbs in Anoien, r.

noai LAMBS In Ancient Egypt.
Artificial legs and arms were in rs.
In Egypt as early as B. Q. 700. They
were made by the priests, who wars
the physicians of that early time.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-10-10
A PATRIOTIC SCHEME.
JERICHO WAS FOR HAVING A oEcoRA-
TON DAY PARADE

Pap Perkins, Postmaster, Tells How
Horatio Sparrow sprung the Idea
on the Town and How Lish Billings
Gave II Its Denthbiow.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-10-10

About al some men are willing to do
Tor living is 70 Rssathe regularly.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-10-10

wide and straight and the residence
quarters are bearaful. Astounding in
luxuriant gardens shaded with mag
nolias and oleanders. During the sum-
mer months thousands Of pleasure
seekers from all parts Of the South go
to Galveston to enjoy the many attrac-
tons of the city and Its surroundings.
On the bay. or north side Of the city. is
stretching along for nearly two miles.
lined with sheds and large storage
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-10-10

the past few years the United States
has spent $685., 600 in the construction
and equipment of coast fortifications
near the city.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-10-10
Knocked out the Poetry.

James Russell Lowell was dreamily
strolling along toward his home IN
Cambridge one unusually beautiful
night Slowly. with serene. queenly
majesty, full moon was ascending
her "azure throne" pouring her lavish
light over all things and softening into
semblances OF beauty even the ugly
outlines of the conventional domestic
architecture round about Duly illumi-
mated by the loveliness OF the specta-
Gle, the poet as he passed by the house
of the estimable brother man who sup
piled meat to him regularly for slight
consideration of profit noticed that val
liable citizen leaning on his fence and
gazing up in kind of rapt way.
1t pleased Lowell to think that the
butchers immortal soul was bathing
itself In the food of semispiritual
moonlight and. pausing. he remarked.
What beautiful night 1t is, neigh
borr
Yes, Mr.. Lowell. was Just a-think-
In what bully night for slaughterin
this would be-
"Of course. OF course" gasped the
poet. beating hasty retreat.-Argo-
naut
Disappointed.
A young man of this city rang up a
lady acquaintance of his in Court
street some days ago. but Instead Of
her answering the phone herself her
elder sister did so. The young man
recognized the difference at once and
said in suave. mellow Ssice:
Won't you please deliver a message
to Miss Clara r
Delighted at the prospect OF carrying
message that might result In giving
her some insight into the relation that
existed between her sister and the
young man at the other end OF the line,
she answered.:
why. certainly. with the greatest Of
pleasure"
We'll. tell her 70 come to the phone"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-10-10
~~~~~O~~oo

Awful-These Boxers must be- a..
Die people. Yes. They eouldn,. -.
much worse If they were trying 70 81. ~
ilize another country."-Life Wv
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-19
THE HERO OF MAFEKINa.

In personal appearance, Baden Powell
is attractive rather than imposing.
Slightly above middle height. he carries
not pound too much ON his well-bal-
anced frame. He is spare without being
lean, and every motion shows the train
ing of his sinews. His features are
regular, his hair Is thin and tawny red
in color, his eyes are light, bat resolute
in expression and his mouth, firm but
good tempered, is partly hidden under
small mustache.
In AIafeking, according to all accounts,
Baden Powell has been the very life of
the defence. 1t took him some time to
make the inhabitants understand what
martial law means, and that they must
accommodate themselves to the situation
and share cheerfully with the garrison
the diseomforts of the siege. His force of
some 1900 men was reduced by dea tn,
wounds, and illness to about 500, but no
one would have guessed from his appear
ance or manner that the game was going
against him He went about the street
with as much unoonoern as II he mad
been a tourist on a sketching expedition
rather than a soldier shut up by vigil
liant enemy In little town in the midst
OF a bare plain, with no defences except
such as HIS men could make with their
own hands. When he was not directing
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-19
THE INDIAN FAMINE.

London, June 1s.-The following des-
patch has been received from the Vice
Roy of India, Lord Curzon:
1.-The weeks famine reports show a
state of general expectancy pending the
advance of the monsoon which has not
yet appeared. Heavy rain has fallen in
Burmah."
Heavy rain has fallen in Burmah, Ben
gal and the Deltaio and central districts
of Behar.
On the west coast the monsoon current
is weak and has not progressed north OF
Goa, nor penetrated to the most affected
regions and the hot weather conditions
still exist. There is no improvement
possible in the affected districts nor any
decrease in number in the relief works
until there shall be heavier general
rainfall. The relief total now reaches
5, 920, 900.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-19
NEWFIELD'S LATEST NEWS.
Murderer's Bloody Shirt Deposited in a
Portland Safety Vault.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.J

West Newfield, June 17.-The brothers
and sister of George W. Goodwin, one of
the victims of the West Newheld quad
ripple murder, have petitioned the probate
court to appoint as administrator of the
estate A. Q. Mitchell, chairman of the
Newfield board of selectmen The estate
is worth about 5000. OF that amount
$500 is bank deposit, saved from the
receipts of his recent sale of timber land,
and 500 represents the amount of insur-
anoe ON the buildings which the murderer
set fire TO.
4 Selectman Mitchell has been engaged
by the heirs to look after the farm, pend
ing the action of the probate court. A
crew began hoeing there today.
Sheriff Thompson went to Portland to-
day and placed in safety deposit George
Champions bloody shirt and articles of
clothing taken from the prisoner at the
time of his arrival at the county Jail.
These articles win remain in the deposit
vault till the murder trial, in Sep
TENDER.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-19
LIED ABOUT HIS AGE.

New York, June 1S.-An application
for writ of mandamus to compel Nigga
ra court, Foresters of America, to rein
state to membership Patrick Nearney,
was denied today by Justice Bishoff of
the Supreme court. Nearney Joined the
order over ten years ago, giving his age
as forty-three, two years under thu limit
prescribed by the order for those who
may draw sick benefits. Last winter he
became i'll and went to the Post Graduate
hospital for treatment. The surgeons of
the hospital decided that an operation
was necessary to save Nearney's life. He
told the surgeon he was 62 years old.
Owing to his age, 1t was decided not to
operate ON him. Nearney recovered but
In the meantime visiting Foresters dis
covered the hospital records Of Nearney' S
statement as to his age and when he re-
covered he was expelled from the order
on the ground that he had stated his age
falsely when he joined and that he was
at that time too old to receive the sick
benefit.
Justice Bisehoff held that Nearney's ad-
mission of his two years was sufficient
reason for his expulsion from the order.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-19
Alumni Banquet to Graduates in the
Evening.
Meeting of the City
Government.
Odd Items From the Busy
City.

Never has class of the Westbrook High
school graduated under more favorable
auspices than the class of 1900. The
weather was all that could be desired and
the westbrook Opera house where the
exercises were held was filed to its ut
most capacity long before the hour for
the commencement Of the exercises at
O'Clock. The class that graduated yes
tertiay is one of the largest in the history
the school, being composed of 70 mem-
bers.
The platform was handsomely deco
rated for the occasion. Against the rear
wall was large design, resembling
q shield. The design was made Of
pink muslin and at several points was
festooned with handsome bouquets OF
flowers. The centre of the design was
fl lied in with evergreen on which was
the motto in gilt letters: Let us Act for
Ourselves. Leading to the platform
steps draped in pink and green bunting,
the class colors, were arranged at the top
step was an arch of evergreen through
which the class marched at the opening
Of the exercises. The front Of the plat
form was Hastily decorated with potted
plants, ferns, etc. The senior class
marched in at the appointed hour and
took seats on the platform. Seated
with them were Princi pal F. w. Free
man and the teachers of the school, also
Mayor j. l.. Horr, and Superin-
tendent Of Schools Fred Benson. The ex-
ercises opened with a selection from
Chambers orchestra, Mr.. f. A. Given,
leader.
The opening prayer was made by Rev.
Elliott b. Barbour, pastor of the Uni
versalist church, after which tn follow
ing programme was carried out:
Salutatory, Susie Parker Palmer
Maude Estella Pride
Oration-Intluence of the Press,
Claude Everett Rackliff
History, Fannie Esther Haskell
Music.
Glass Oration-Old Glory,
Harry Wyman Grant
Essay-My Friends in Fiction,
Pearl Cushman Golf
French Poem, Hannah Frances Leighton
Presentation of Gifts,
Herbert Edward Herman
Military duet, sword; French student,
book of fables; woman sutfragist,
megaphone; noisy student, rattle ;
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-19
JOE WHEELER A BR1GAD1ER.

Washington, June 1S.-General Joe
Wheeler today received his commission as
brigadier general in the army of the
United States from President Mckinley.
By direction of the President, General
Wheeler was assigned to the command of
the department of the lakes with head
quarters at Chicago He relieves Brigadier
General James f. Wade, who has held
that command temporarily in conjunction
with his regular command, the depart
ment of the Dakotas.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-19
WOODFORDS.

The Woman's Guild of Trinity church
will give strawberry supper at Lewis
hall, Thursday evening.
Phil Carney of Princeton university is
at home on a short vacation.
Truck held trial drill last evening.
The horses were hitched to the truck,
driven to the Ocean avenue school house
and a man was put onto the roof in just
two minutes and fifty seconds.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Chute, Woodfords
street have returned from a brief trip to
the Rangely lakes where they have been
on a fishing trip. They secured several
fine specimen of trout.