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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
To Avoid S1eepless Niphts.

Sleeplessness is generally due not to
physical strain, but to mental overworl
and worry.
The best cure for insomnia Is exercise
In the open air. When you find that
you can't sleep get up at once, dress
and go for long walk. 1t will be much
better than to lie in bed and keep toss.
ing about.
When you get back from your tramp
the bed will feel good and sleep will
come quickly to the tired body and
brain.
Don't walk along, however, in a lazy.
half-hearted fashion. Go at a brisk half
trot. Expand your chest, stretch your
legs, breathe steadily and get your
blood purified by the exercise of your
whole body.
And don't think about the things
that have worried you during the day.
Try to give your mind some new food
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
The Teacher of Paderewski.

The chief attraction at Vienna has
been Professor Leschetitzky, the teach
er Of Paderewski, and perhaps the best
known of all teachers Of piano. He Is
moody and impatient, but is a prince
of good fellows to the pupil who shows
talent or excessive industry. He has
taught most of the great American
pjanists.
1 visited Professor Leschetitzky al
his summer house at Ischl, and during
our conversation he made the follow
ing statements in regard to American
music students which are well worth
their attention:
"They ought not come to US unless
they are musical and know music"
100 many of them don't know how
to touch the piano, and have neither
the time nor the patience to teach tue
scales"
"a talented man or woman ought py
all means to come over here, II only
to see how little he or she knows aDou'
music"
your young people lack depth anu
industry. They are very enthusiastic
at first, but most of them drop Off when
the hard work begins. woman
Home Companion.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
Bridge of Sand Built by Ant.


something new and interesting about
ants was learned by florist RECENTLY
For a week or so he had been bothered
by ants that got into boxes of seeds
which rested on shelf. To get rid Of
the ants he put into execution an old
plan, which was to place a meaty bone
close by, which the ants soon covered
every one deserving the boxes of seeds
AS soon as the bone would become
thickly inhabited by the little creepers
the florist tossed it into a tub of wafer
The ants having been washed off tbe
bone was put i'll use as trap again.
Yesterday the florist bethought himself
that he would save trouble by PLACING
The bone in the center of sheet of fly
paper believing that the ants world
never get to the bone, but would get
caught on the sticky fly paper while
trying to reach the food But tba
norlst was surprised to find that tho
ants, discovering the nature of the no.
per trap, formed working force and
Dullt path clear to the bone. The mo
terial for the walk was sand secured
from little pile near by. For ho,rs
the ants worked, and when the ma tb
was completed they made their wov
over its dry surface III couples No e., y
march, to the bone.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14

ders dropping, chest sunken, the whole
weight of the body thrown on the end
of the spine. The smart girl sits in the
same erect, alert way that she stands,
and If she wishes to rest she leans back
against her shoulders and not the mid
die of her back. In bending, whether at
desk or dishpan, or a dinner-table,
she bends from her waist, not from her
shoulders, and she not only looks we'll,
but avoids fatigue and the actual inju-
ries that come from any strain or mis-
placed muscles.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
Her Mustache and Beard,

Feminine mustaches and boards are
on the increase. Every coiffeur and
perfumer acknowledges this, with
cheerful resignation, as rule, since
the sale of ''infallible" nostrums there
by Is kept up to profitable point.
Opinions of scientific authorities are
divided as to the cause, says the New
York Press. Some say that the con-
slant use of greasy complexion creams
is responsible Others declare that the
cause lies much deeper. and it is to
be found in those mysterious racial de-
yelopments that have added three
inches to woman's average height in
the last twenty years, broadened the
feminine shoulder and decreased the
roundness of the feminine chest, and
made the contralto singing voice much
commoner than it was. However this
may be, it is certain that hairy disfig-
urements are becoming shockingly
common.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
The Proper Pose.

The minute woman stands lightly
on her feet, with knees straighk chest
well out stomach fiat, shoulders back
and the body from the waist up fitting
ever so lightly forward, she has ac-
quired at once certain smartness of
effect that no amount of beauty or fine
clothes could give.
A woman simply can't stand correctly
and look sloyenly. The smart girl is
never round-shouldered or hollow
chested, and by standing properly she
breathes properly. Every full, deep
breath she draws straightens the mus
cles of her sides and abdomen. She Is
bound not to grow into fiat. ungainly
woman who can never catch her breath
or train, for a proper poise of the body
means good digestion and good health.
How many women sink into little
heap the minute they sit down-shoul-
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
Three Styles of Yelling.

Two or three different styles of veil.
ing are being worn. The preference is
Tor the fancy mesh without dots. or
when dots are worm for large ones
There Is double yelling that is becom.
1ng-a white tulle with an over-mesb
OF eobweb pattern in black with large
chenille dot, which is pretty. The
fancy-mesh wells without the dots are
not nearly SO expensive and are nm.
usually fine in texture. In buying these
care should be taken not to have the
mesh too fine, otherwise, when drawn
across the face, folds give the effect OF
wrinkles, or lines, which no woman
however young, is anxious to show
Harper's Bazaar.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
A Noi.eiess Hins Cara.

n NoIBCEVNH
The small rubber rings that are used
h every household with which to seal
preserve jars may be made the means
OF much amusement when a lively
game is desired for the amusement of
friends. First obtain smooth head of
flour or sugar barrel and see that the
pieces are all fastened together, form
ing circular board, or any smooth
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
A Misunderstanding.

Mr.. G. w. Stevens In his book, an
India" says that the first sight of that
country Is amazing and stupefying, be.
cause everything is so noticeable that
you notice nothing. The common crows
are blue, the oxen have humps. 1t is a
new life In a new world. In describing
the native life he gives this story of
their Indifference to punishment:
A simple ryot the other day had said
goodby to his relatives and was pinion-
ed, when suddenly he asked to speak
again to his brother.
"Recollect," he said, 'its 20 kawa
surs of barley that man owes me, not
dawa surs," which are smaller. Then
he turned and was hanged without
moving muscle.
Another man, Pathan, was being
hanged, when the rope broke. The
warder babe him go up on to the scat.
fold again. but he objected
NO." he said; II was sentenced to be
hanged, and hanged I've been!'
mot so, friend" argued the warder.
You were sentenced to be hanged UNI
til you were dead, and you're not
deadv
1t was new view to the Pathan,
and he turned to the superintendent,
as that right, sahibi"
Eyes; that's right"
VERY well. | didn't understand"
And he went composedly up the steps
and was hanged again.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
Good Hair Tonic.

Some one has discovered that the sun
is an excellent hair tonic The discoy.
erer is said to have been bald-headed
man who went to the beach to battle
The top of his head got sunburned and
sore. When the soreness disappeared
the bald-headed man found that his
dead hair had taken root, and a month
later, so the story goes, he promised to
rival one of the seven long haired sis
tiers. This, the women say, is why they
never wear hats. Their hair has be-
come bleached by the sun, but they ex-
pect the bleach to wear off In a short
time and the good results of the sun
baths to follow.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
HOMES MADE pIsAeREeAeLE.

AVERYBODY knows her = the
JEn woman who is dependent upon
~her relatives. and who continual
ly stirs up strife under the roof which
shelters her She feels her dependence
keenly, in spite of the fact that she is
welcome to a share of everything of
which her friends may happen to be
possessed, and yet she is always hope,
fully looking for sights. She wears
the martyrs smile, especially when WIS.,
itors are present, and she continually
takes up the gage of battle when it has
not been thrown She has confidants,
and by and by they begin to show
GOODNESS toward the various members
Of the family. And yet they are limo
cent of any act of offense.
She is merely morbid and unhappy,
fitting at family windmills, and always
believing herself worsted. 1t never
occurs to her that she Is dependent
through no fault of the friends upon
whom she.is dependent. She is merely
unhappy, filled with a sense of her own
obligations, and unwilling TO acknowl-
edge them. In other words, size is not
generous enough to be grateful, says
the Philadelphia North American.
1t requires a much finer mind to ac-
cept favor than 1t does TO grant one
The small mind resents Its Obligations;
the great one Is simply, dignifiedly
grateful for them. 1t is a small return
for the sacrifice made by those who
willingly receive another under their
roof to sit watchful critic there. Aud
the woman who allows herself to be-
come such critic is laying up stores Of
unhappiness for herself and all with
whom she comes in contact. Why not
look through rose-colored glasses rather
than blue ones, and try to become to
ones lifelong hosts a blessing rather
than an enemy in disguise?
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14

MISS hAAiLroN' John Corkish, was
foreman of the April Fool mine. Pres
emily they brought something from the
black hole of torment and death that
Ernestine McHamihon recognized with
the instinct born of love. The some
thing showed the havoc that the ex-
ploslon had wrought with the athletic
frame and handsome face of John
Corkish. His eyes had been blown
from his head. His right hand was so
crushed as to require amputation. His
breastbone had been broken. His left
hand was blown off.
His sweetheart mourned him as one
already dead. But he was removed to
the hospital at Salt Lake. There the
almost hopeless task that taxed medi-
cal skill began the healing of sadly
shattered body. Some weeks later the
hospital staff being unable to do more
for him, Corkish returned to De Lamar
He offered to release his sweetheart,
but she refused to accept her freedom.
She could not forget that she had
vowed to marry the handsome miner,
John Corkish. 1t was no fault of his
that he was now SCARED and crippled
creature, blinded and bereft just when
life seemed fairest and brightest. II
will marry you," she said, and she has
Mrs. Cornish has no fears for the fu-
ture, and declares that it will be her
greatest happiness to care for the man
she adores.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14

well known artist used to tell q
good story concerning his first acade.
my picture. He was favored by many
visitors to see It. his frame maker
among the number. This good fellow
took his stand before the work and
seemed buried in profound admiration.
WELL" said the painter, what do
you think Of 1t, John?'
Think Of 1t, sir? Why, It's perfect.
Yon went see one better, know. Mr..
= has got one just like it."
What" said the amazed artist. "a
picture just like that?"
oh" replied the frame maker II
wasn't talking about pictures. | was
speaking of the frame. You may be-
lieve me- sir, it's the frames as gets
EN- in. and that is just n beauty
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14

Recently in the Alps some of the M !.
lives were greatly worried at a fall Of
apparently black snow. Had If MOI
peen mat scientist was on hand to
explain that the blackness of the snow
was caused by insects the Alps might
nave furnished miracle story for fu.
ture grandfathers to talk about nv tba
winter fire. 1t is curious fact tnat
an almost microscopic flea as black h 9
INK reeds in the winter upon the moss
ana hchens Of the trees and ROCKS AZ
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
Addressed the Jury.

man who had never seen the in
side of q courtroom until be was intro
duced rs n witness in case pending
In one of the Scottish courts. on being
sworn took Il position with his bach
to the jury and began telling the story
70 the Judge
The judge. In bland aud courteous
manner, said:
Address yourself to the Jury, sir"
The man made a short pause, but,
notwithstanding what had been said
to him. continued his narrative.
The judge was then more explicit
and said to him: Speak to the jury,
sir. the men sitting behind you on the
benches"
The witness AT once turned around
and making an awkward bow said
with perfect gravity:
Good mor.ling gentlemen. - Buffalo
Courier
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
ORIGIN OF THE TERM 9MOB'
Used In It's First Meaning In Time OF
Chnucer


Chnucer.
As indicating the populace. proven
bially tickle ard easy to be moved (mo-
bile, from Latin mobillis), the express
sion "the mobile people, Is as old as
the time of Chaucer, but In its later
sense, that of the dlsorderly crowd,
and In its contracted form. "mob," 1t Is
not older than the postrestoration Pc
riod. In Roger Norths Examen, 1740,
reference is made to the Green Ribbon
club, 1892, and the writer adds:
81 may note that the rabble first
changed their title and were called the
mob In the assemblies of this club
first mobile vulgus, then contracted in
one syllable" 1t was used hesitatlng-
ly at first by Dryden ('Don Sebastian"
5000, Durfy Commonwealth of Wo-
men," 16SS) and Shadwell esquire Of
Alsatia," 1858, and Richardson points
out that Dryden uses both mobile"
former in the stage directions as the
common word, the latter as If it had
not long been introduced.
In iii The Spectator instances
mob as an example of the popular
tendency to curtail many of our words
in familiar writings and conversation.
The verb ito mob" derived of course
as above, does not occur until the pc
Rod of Horace Walpole, many years
later, and Shakespeare's expression,
the mobled queen" ("Uamlet), refers
not to the mob" tmobile). but to the
headdress In disorder Boston Tran
script
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14

The density of the population accord
ing to each square kilometer about
0.3S6 square niles is thus reckoned;
In Belgium, 900; Italy, 169; Holland,
149; England, 1876; Germany, 81; Swift
erland, 70; France, 70; Austria, SO;
Spain, 36; Russia, 20. While the an
nual increase of the population of Rus
sia has been 1.45 for every 100 in the
last ten years, that Of Germany has
been 1.15, of Austria-Hungary 0.96, Of
England O.35, of Italy O.45, of France
O.OS. At this rate of augmentation, in
100 years, Russia would have 22SOOO,-
600 inhabitants, Germany 106,00O,0OO
Austria Hungary 100000, England
65,OOO,OOO, Italy 100000, and France
only 40,0OO,000.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14

The time Of the Roman occupation u
Britain, five distinct species OF dos'
were there, most of which can wiz
certainty be identified with those OF wv
present day. There were the hou''
dog, the greyhound. the BULLDOG INV
terrier and the slowhound.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14

hospitals, says the
New York Jour
nall She was of
more than ordi-
nary beauty, but
the one thing that
distinguished h e T
was her wonderful
C o m p lexion. No
one knew her name
and she came to be
known n m o n &
them as The an
gel with the divine
complexion" Re
Gently S h e was
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
Earns Money BY Plan of HI. a.

New orleans has hustling bow WI,
Is making money by plan he deria1u
himself. He supplies clean aprons and
jumpers to bookbinders, printers anu
photographers. He receives . cents f.,
an apron and 10 cents for a iumnon
and he has about fifty customers p,
scheme required little capital At tha
start, as he had to have two aprons fn'
each man. The work keeps him hnsn
only on Saturdays. He goes to scbor,
on other days. One of his cards is H.
fore us, reading:
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14

the mountain tops. IN mild wss,l.
lilllllohs OF these lalnnts prea,lipp s'1 h
In swarbis, often taking adyobta,sao
II snow storm 10 emerge. When w VI
they settle upon the snow, thus m ,rea
ing 1t look black. Sometimes wh aaH'
acres will be dotted with the ipsa I've
the snow appearing a dark gray oe,'
on account of their presence, e'''r
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14

De Lamar, where the
workmen lived with
their families, for the
explosion occurred in
what is known as the
April Fool mine. Err
nestine McHamilton
was one of the first
to reach the mine, for
Ernestine's yer,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14

tered the Ohio Wesleyan University, of
which institution her parents, the Rev.
and Mrs. Chauncey King, are also grad
yates. At the university she was the
only woman member of the law class
of ninety, graduating with honors in
June. 1899.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14

without friends, experience or REFER
ences, Johns chance of getting a posi-
ton looked exceedingly slim. But, AL
unknown TO himself, he had in his pos
session a better recommendation thar
any employer could give; and this II
was that secured him the situation
which proved to be the first step on
the ladder of success.
John was 10, and very anxious to gel
a desirable place in the office of we'll
known lawyer who had advertised fol
a boy, but doubted his success, be-
cause, being stranger in the city, he
had no reference to present.
Il am afraid I'll stand poor chance
he thought, despondently; however
I'll try to appear as we'll as l can, fol-
that may help me little"
SO he was careful to have his dress
and person neat, and when he took his
turn to be interviewed, went In with
his hat in his hand and smile on his
face.
The keen-eyed lawyer glanced him
over from head to foot
Good face" he thought, "and pleas
ant ways"
Then he noted the neat suit-but
other boys had appeared in new clothes
saw the well-brushed hair and clean
looking skin. Very well, but there had
been others there quite as Clearly; an
other glance, however, showed the fin
ger nails free from soil.
'Ah; that looks like thoroughness,"
thought the lawyer.
Then he asked a few direct, rapid
questions, which John answered as d.
rectly.
Prompt" was his mental comment;
"can speak up when necessary. Let's
see your writing" he added aloud.
John took pen and wrote his name.
VERY good, easy to read, and no -four
ishes. Now what references have
you"
The dreaded question, at last!
Johns face fell. He had begun to
feel some hope of success, but this dis
PEELED it again.
Il haven't any," he said, slowly; "I'm
almost stranger in the city,
Can't take boy without refer
ences," was the brusque rejoinder, but,
as he spoke, a sudden thought sent a
flush to Johns cheek.
Il haven't any references" he said,
from mother just received. l wish
you would read it."
The lawyer took it. 1t was a short
letter.
My Dear John-I want to remind you
that, wherever you find work, you must
consider that work your own. Don't
undertake it, as some boys do, with the
feeling that you will do as little as you
can, and get something better soon, but
make up your mind you will do as much
as possible, and make yourself so nee
essary to your employer that he will
never let you go.
You have been a good son to me. and
can truly say have never known you
to shirk. Be as good in business, and
l am sure God will bless your efforts.
"H'm!' said the lawyer, reading it
over the second time THAT'S pretty
good advice, John-excellent advice. l
rather think I'll try you, even without
the references"
John has been with him six years.
and last spring was admitted to the
bar.
DO you intend taking that young
man into partnership" asked a friend
lately.
Yes, do. couldn't get along with
out John; he is my right-hand man~
exclaimed the employer heartily.
And John always says the best refer
ence he ever had was a mothers good
advice and honest praise.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14

Court, having sue
cessfully passed the
required examina-
ton before a commit
tee of the bar associ-
alton. Miss King
graduated from the
Columbus City high
school in 1896 and
the same wear en-
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
Led in One Thing.

as there anything in which you ex.
celled when you went to SCHOOL," asked
Miss Cayenne.
Yes" answered Willie Washington
81 made more blunders than any other
boy in the class"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14

her Stories upon the
minds of the young,
was born in Ireland of
English parentage. She
began writing at the
age of ii and at 16 was
married to an army of
ficer, with whom she
travelled in Ceylon,
China Jonop =
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
Lite rnterruntinna

My boy" said the first proud papa.
has bad habit of interrupting me
when I'm talking. Your kid isn't old
enough for that yet
No" replied the other My boy
contents himself with interrupting me
when Pm sleeping"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
1.-THE Angel of Mercy

For the past two years young Ger
angel of mercy and mystery among the
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
Sarah Grand, the Nove,;s+

Sarah Grand, the novelist, who is en-
gagged in a sharp controversy with an
English clergyman as to the effects of
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
Imprisoned by an ostrich.

j. A guardsman in the reserve of off.
GERS who Is better known for his swag.
ger than his brains had an unfortunate
experience in South Africa.
/. He was stationed about 100 miles
from Cape Town at a remount depot.
One morning farmer stopped him as
he was taking constitutional and
warned him against crossing an inclos-
ure containing cock ostrich which
had become bad tempered. The guards
man said that no ostrich ever Matched
would turn him out of his way and
went on unmoved.
AS he had not returned home four
hours afterward his brother officers
were alarmed and sent out search par
ties. What was their surprise to dis
cover him lying on his back unhurt
with cock ostrich sitting on his chest
The bird had knocked him down each
time he had tried to rise. but could not
hurt him while he lay fiat on his back.
Yet leave his enemy he declined to do
and therefore sat quietly upon him I'M
I'll driven off by the rescue party.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
Young Woman Lawyer.

Miss Florence Edythe King, of War
saw, Ind, has been admitted to practice
law at the bar of the Kosciusko Circuit
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14

Egypt. Sarah Grand's position in con-
temporary English literature has been
the subject for much controversy, She
has many friends and many enemies.
Her real name is Mrs. Chambers Nc.
Fall
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
A. Il. DAVENPORT.
Apron Merchant.
NEW ORLEANS


Albert is proud of the success which
he is meeting in his business venture
This may be a suggestion to otha,
American boys in large cities.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14
WEEDS a siehtIess Crinp1e.

In July there was an unusually dis
camp. 1t terrified the little town of
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14

When a bride appears with an afu
Gle Of clothing on that she wore peioi'
marriage, the women do lots OF serea'1
Ing
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-11-14

recognized as Miss Edith May Glover,
young woman well known in Harlem
society.