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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14

with the Africa OF the nineteenth cen
tury. With an area four times as great
as that of the United States, a popula-
tion Of 150,000000. soil and climate
capable of infinite variety of produc-
ton, a rapidly expanding commerce,
and the greatest known supplies of
ivory, gold and diamonds, its develop
ment under the modern methods which
are now being applied to it is practical
ly assured. The home of the oldest civ
ilization, ii is the last of the continents
to yield to the touch of the newest civ
ilization. But yesterday enveloped in
darkness of mystery without and ignor-
ance within, it is today Illuminated by
the searchlight Of modern methods,
and as its Importance and attractions
are being recognized, with this recog-
milton must come development.
With 100000 Europeans scattered
over its vast area, acquainting them
selves with its natural conditions and
requirements, with the steamer, the
railroad. the telegraph and the tele-
phone carrying light and knowledge
and civilization to its darkest corner.
Africa cannot long remain unknown or
unknowing.
1t was only after the explorers-Liv-
ingstone. Speke, Stanley and others
had discovered, through persistent and
heroic efforts, that there existed vast
navigable water ways above the falls
near the mouths of the great streams
which flow from the interior that Eu-
ropean nations awoke to the physical
and commercial possibilities of Africa.
and then, In twinkling, the dark con-
tinent was seized upon and divided up
and became, as by magic. vast Euro
pean "hinterland." Between 1884 and
1898 an area two and a half times the
size Of the United States, and contain
ing population of 100000,O0O, was
parceled out by an agreement of the
European powers. AT present scarcely
a foot of African territory remains un-
claimed.-Forum.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14
BOUGHT AT PUBLIC EXPENSE
Queer Things Senators Buy When
Uncle Sam Foots the Bills.

Queer Things Senators Buy When
Uncle Sam Foots the Bills.
1t cost the country $1,374 ,011.96 TO
run the United States Senate for the
year ending last July. This included
of course, the salaries of the Senator's
the salaries of the clerks. messengers
private secretaries, Capitol police on the
Senate side, mileage and other ex-
penses. including the contingent fund
Secretary Cox of the Senate recently
made his annual report, showing how
this money was expended Some inter
esting items appear. Each Senator is
allowed certain amount for station
cry and newspapers. If he desires he
may draw the allowance in cash. The
Secretary's report shows that there has
been great failing off in reading
among the Senators, for large number
preferred to take the cash. Senator
Cannon of Utah stands first in this re-
spect. He took SS425 in cash from his
allowance. Senator Hoar comes next,
having received $70.32 in cash
1t costs $4,000 to report the Senate
proceedings and over $1,000 went for
the purchase of furniture. while 81 900
more was paid to repair 1t, and over
81 800 to clean 1t. 1t cost $1,000 TO keep
the Senate horses and wagons, and
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14
The Behemotb Was Not Fresh.

The waiter in n San Francisco grill
room will admit to nothing that he does
not keep in stock II it be request
for slice off the moon he Will say,
Yes, SIR" and go to fetch it, returning
with the information that unfortunate
ly he is ''just out" Robert Louis Ste
venson one day was explaining this
trait to a friend at dinner, and to illus
trate it called the waiter. "A double
order of broiled behemoth,' he said.
Yes, SIR" replied the waiter; will you
have it rare or well done? well
DONE" said Stevenson. Pretty soon the
waiter returned. Il am very sorry, but
we are Just out" he reported. what!
no more behemoth?" asked the novelist
In feigned astonlshment. The waiter
lowered his voice. I'VE have some more,
SIR" he whispered confidently, but
the truth is, would not bring it to you,
as it is not quite fresh. h.'-Kansas City
Independent.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14

as they skated singly the Ice was
strong enough to bear their weight, but
when they glided along three abreast,
der them and they were plunged into
the water.
VIII Stillman realized conditions. He
ordered the skaters to keep back, and
almost in the same breath called for
volunteers to form human life line.
Men and boys threw off their coats,
threw themselves fiat on the ice and
grasped each others heels. Stillman
found he could not reach the young
women and the ice was sinking under
his weight He called to George Ho-
man, who Is light and strong. The lat
ter pulled himself along the chain un.
til he was at the end.
Agnes Grundy can swim, and fear
had not paralyzed her mind. She not
only kept ahoat herself, but grasped
her sisters hair and kept her above the
water. She told Minnie Hiddink to
hold on to the ice. But the wits had
been frightened out of Miss Hiddink.
could reach her Twice she had gone
down.
"Take out Minnie first" said Agnes
Grundy. I'VE are all right for little
time"
Homan grasped Miss Hiddink's dress
just as she was disappearing. Stillman
called TO Agnes Grundy to take hold
of Miss Hiddink's dress.
Haul away on the line" he shouted.
Then those behind, where the ice was
strong, tugged with all their might.
The human chain started backward.
The strain on Homan was terrific, but
he never let go. nor did anyone else.
When the Ice grew firmer Agnes
Grundy held on to it. still supporting
her sister, while the line was drawn
back with Miss Hiddink in Homan's
arms She was wrapped in blankets
brought from nearby house, and then
the human line was pushed forward
again for Minnie Grundy and then for
Agnes.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14
s1Oso7 90 for newspapers and station

S10,S979 90 for newspapers and station
cry. During the year the Vice Presi-
dents room was reftted In the most
handsome style, the rug on the floor
costing over $3.50, while the hall clock
cost 5000. The lace curtains cost $500
and the antique desk $325. The sofas
and chairs cost $3.50. The most expen-
sive thing in the room. however. Is a
silver inkstand, which cost $1,000, and
the desk pad on which 1t stands cost 81
During the blizzard of February, 1898,
1t cost $50 to clean the snow Off the
Senate roof. and over 5000 to carriages
TO send Tia Senators home during the
storm. &
Fuel cost S14, 1851 and ice averaged
about S225 per month. The Senators
seemed very fond of lemons, for during
one week In June SIG was paid for
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14
GRIZZLY BEARS Run SWIFTLY.
Can Cover the Ground About as Fac :
as Any Other AuiiupI

Nhh AhNtT ABOUT FHrs
as Any Other Animal.
Some people think that "A grizzly
can't run said y. j. Daggs of Phoenix.
Ar. Il want 10 state right now that.
while the bear is a clumsy beast he
can cover as much ground as the aver.
age saddle horse. and man should
be sure that he has n good mount De,
fore he tries To get out of the way oil
one which is angry. My brother was
out in the mountains of the territory.
among the sheep ranches. one day,
when he saw, about go yards ahead OF
him, n big, aNFA ard silver tip. NY
brother had "A rlne. but lie was not Ger,
tain that he would kill the bear If he
shot. and he did not know how a race
would turn out. He was mounted on
one Of the best horses in the country,
for man needed one In those days. He
knew that the bear would not fight un-
less wounded or cornered and be
thought he would like to see how he
would run against his horse. ~
He was pretty certain that the bear
would run from him III he could once
get him started in the opposite direction,
and so he he gave a regular cowboy
yell. The bear looked up and started
shnffling off toward the mountain,
about mile aud half away. My
brother spurred his horse and lit gu.
after the grizzly. at the same time keep
ing up the piercing Yeep- yeep' OF the
cowboy The bear soon got Into the
running, and the way he got. over that
ground was a caution. My brother
saw that the brute was getting away
from him and he urged his horse to the
uttermost, but he did not gain ten yards
In the whole mile and n half. That
bear numbered along with leaps equal
to greyhound and his pursuer did not
have the chance TO cut him out from
his retreat. $50.
i went over the course the next day
to verify the story. for 1t sounded tishy
TO me. l found that the bear had made
jumps from fifteen to twenty feet in
length and that the ground had been
cut up by his. claws so that IL looked as
II n harrow had been run over 1t. /
would advise no man to try footraee
with a grizzly. Washington Post. :.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14

A cut rate ticket broker of Memphis
tells an amusing incident which oc-
Cured at his Office this morning. s
An old negro came into my place."
said the scalper, "and said his wife was
over in Arkansas and wanted to come
home. She had written him once or
twice, but as he had not the money to
pay her way back he had not been able
to send for her. She writ me agsin to-
day, boss, explained the old engro, and
she tole me if l didn't want her Jess to
say so. SO | wants to git Srrapper's
ticker fur her. '"-Memphls Scimitar.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14
African CITY RuiIt of Lead

There is a city in Africa where lead Is
used successfully for building pur-
poses. Byra is the name of this rather
extensive town. which has over 300
buildings built of pure lead. Three very
fine public buildings, with beautiful or
lamentations, have been constructed
from pure lead. Besides durability, the
cheapness of the mineral is great con-
sideration. Thus the construction OF
any of these very elaborate buildings
never exceeds the cost of $4,000.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14
MOTHER GOoSE-HER RHYMES.
Grave Of the Author of Nursery Dit
ties Has Long Been Neglected.

Tics IIbb l<Ohk DCCh ANCStSStCAs
A correspondent informs me that the
tomb of John Newbery, in Waltham
st. Lawrence churchyard, is likely to
suffer the fate that overtakes all such
monuments unless properly and regu-
larly cared for.
| have not seen 1t since | visited the
quaint and quiet little village in the
summer of 1895. when l was collect
ing materials for life of 1.-THE phil
anthropic publisher of st. Paufs
Churchyard." immortallzed by Gold
smith in his "Vicar of Wakefield" by
DR.. Johnson in "The Idler," by Wash
ington Irving in "Bracebridge Hall'
and by many other writers who have
recognized the influence of the first
publisher who wrote. edited, compiled
and published books for ''all those lit
tie masters and misses who are good
or who intend to be good"
We have travelled a long way since
Newbery and Goldsmith co-operated
on that famous list of books of which
"Goody Two Shoes" and Tommy
Trip may be taken as the best exam
pies, but If it We're only for the fact
that Newbery was the first to give the
rhymes and Jingles OF Mother Goose
to the world in collected form his mem
ory should ever be kept green by Eng
disappearing children wherever they
may be found.
Newbery's original collection of
Mother Goose melodies has, moreover,
an added interest. for there is every
reason to believe that Goldsmith had
hand in the editing, annotating and
arranging of the first edition.
Neither in London, at the scene OF
his labors, "over against the north door
of st. Paul's cathedral" nor at the cor
ner of st, Pauls churchyard. nor mt
| Canonbury house, lslington, where
he and Goldsmith lived and worked to-
gether. nor at his birthplace, Waltham
St Lawrence, Is there anything of
prominence to keep his name In remem-
brance.
| A claim to have been the originator
of the Mother Goose collection was
made about thirty years ago on behalf
of Mrs. Goose, or Vergoose, the mother
ln-law of Thomas Fleet a printer who
! tiourished in Boston. u. s. A, during
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14
llFE.SAvlNG HUMAN CHAIN.
Three Young Women Narrowly Escape
Death by Drowning.

ihree AounS W omen Narrowly Escape
Death by Drowning.
1t takes Il lot of pluck and good
amount Of common sense To rescue
three young women from death by
drowning, but pluck aud common sense
were not wanting during a recent acci-
dent on Long Island. 1t was matter
of seconds only, at least so far as Miss
Minnie Hiddink was concerned, and
the others We're nearer death than they
are ever likely to be again aud escape.
Patehogue mill pond. one of the larg-
est on Long Island, was crowded with
skaters. They had been warned to
keep away from the east shore, where
ice cutters had been at work. Agnes
and Minnie Grundy and Minnie Hid
dink neglected the warning. SO long
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14
As 1t Was in the Beginnine.

Speaking of preaching and teaching,
have you observed, since the great club
movement among women began, how
women are changing in their views and
attitudes and relations to men and 10
each other? That what we are fond of
calling .the feminine mind is rear.
ranging Its point of Wow, readjusting
its focus, getting itself into different
tone, with new thought processes.
reaching new conclusions? You have
observed that, have your Well, that
settles it. When the. world gets so that
a man can see invisible things without
a microscope the day of wonders Is
up from her paper and said:
"The days are growing longer"
Yes her husband said promptly
for he was one of the old school of hus-
bands, which is the present school, who
never permit their wives to know any
thing they haven't known themselves
for long time-''yes," he said, Il have
noticed that" =;
They are three-quarters of minute
longer" his wife added quietly. and the
man who had observed the changing
length of the day went upstairs and
pulled three buttons off his Sunday
bloomerettes, so that he might stay at
home from church and read the Sunday
paper, and at the same time throw all
the blame of his wickedness upon his
wife and the club to which she be-
longed.-Robert ]. Burdette, in the Los
Angeles Times.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14

The luxuries enjoyed by the exclusive
don't taste as good to them as story
"on' an exclusive person tastes to the
common people.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14
Spanish Most Charitable.

The Spanish are among the most
charitable people on earth. Without a
poor tax, Spanish communities of So
600 self-supporters feed pauper popu-
lation of 5000 or more.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14
Erench Millinery.

A Paris journal says that Americans
buy $7,o00,000 worth of millinery in
France annually, England following
with $4,000,000, while Germany is sat
isfied with 100000 worth
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14

We are admonished to lick the hand
that smites us, but we feel more Like
shifting the hand taat licks US
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14

Every cloud may have a silver lin
his pocket is lined with silver.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14

Lots of men secretly envy the tramp's 5
dont-care disposition.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14

the eighteenth century. The abSurdity
of this contention was amply demon
strated by W. IL. Whitmore, the pres
ent city registrar of Boston, In his pre-
face TO a facsimile of Newbery's edl-
ton. which he published in 1882; but
ancient superstition and modern myths
alike die hard, and there are thousands
in America to-day who cling TO the idea
that Mother Goose was an American
lady instead of nom de plume bor-
rowed by Newberry from Charles Per-
rault's "Contes de ma Mere rOye."-
London Chronicle.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14
LIQUORS AND CIGARS

To be had In the Market.
Mr. Thomas will conduct nothing but a first
class house, and cordial welcome Will be ex-
tended to all guests
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14

AFRICA IN THE NEXT CENTURY.
Dark Continent Is Undergoing a Won
derful Transformation.
The twentieth century Africa prom
lses startling contrasts when compared
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-14

With Hall which cannot be egualled in South
western Nevada For terms, Theatrical Mana
gers win address the Proprietor.
The age-herald., 1900-12-09
SALEsMEN WANTED.

SALESMEN: Dry goods travelling salesman to fill vacancy in Alabama Will contract for year 1901 with right party. Permanent position and remunerative compensation. References and stamped envelope Ad- dress Alabama" care this paper.
 SALESMEN WANTED to sell our goods by sample to wholesale and retail trade We are the largest and only manufactu- rers in our line in the world; liberal sal ary paid Address Can-Dex Mfg. Co.,, Sa- vannah, Ga. 10-7-1O4t-sun wed SALESMEN-to sell imported and domes- tic liquors principally fine Kentucky whiskies and blends, case and barrel goods, to jobbers and saloon trade; good chance to the right man. salary or com- mission. R. S. Strader & Son., 69 and Il E. Water St., Lexington, Ky.
 WANTED-Several experienced travelling salesmen for 1901 to introduce new line fSd old established house. A guarantee of $50 per week above expenses to right parties. State experience. Address Room 161S-315 Dearborn St., Chicago.
The age-herald., 1900-12-09
BUSINESS CHANGES.

WANTED-Responsib firm wants office manager at Birmingham; $1500 salary and commision; $500 cash and reference re- qured. Position permanent Address Man ufacturer 1882 Cherry, Philadelphia, Pa. 12-6-4t
 AN INCOME-$10O-$5 Investments: My book explaining the most modern and thoroughly practical methods for making reasonably safe amounts of money by security investments. Mailed on request. Highest financial and customer reference. Richard Jones, Broker, 40 Exchange Place, New York.
 INVENTIONS-Mode will be exhibited in the Pavilion of Inventions at the Pan- American Exposition in Buffalo Here's an opportunity to sell your potent. Make application for space now. Inventors Mercantile Bureau, SIS Broadway New York.
 PERMANENT INCOMES-$100 realizes S25 profit monthly; other amounts in propor- tion; 2 per cent weekly income guaran- teed; established five years; investigate. Arthur Blake & Co.,, 927 Market St., San Francisco, Cal.
 INCREASE YOUR INCOME-$10O invested in grain or stocks by my Safe Invest ment Plan" has paid larger profits than in any other manner of dealing. Write immediately for particulars. Bank, finan- cial and customers references. Stephen A. Clemons, Broker, Old Colony Building, Chicago
 $4O0O TOMORROW-40-acre truck farm; fronts pike near 7th street station East Lake; 7-room house, barn, etc.; springs and branch a bargain; one-quarter cash, balance years; nothing else like this. Eborn & Jones.
The age-herald., 1900-12-09

smpediments to marriage, and ah forms of chronic, nervous, blood and private dis- eases.
 EVERY FORM OF PRIVATE DIsEAsH POSITIVELY CURED UNDER PLAIN GUARANTEE. Consultations at off1ce or by mail are. in- yited free.
 Treatment by mail to parties who cannot visit me. No written prescriptions; we Furnish all medicines.
 Birmingham Daily News: 'The News eommends him (Dr. Dozier) most cordially 10 all those in need of his services"
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession"
 Alabama Christian Advocate: His pro- fessional standing is unimpeachable. ana his charac cter as a gentleman and citizen ia above ,reproach."
 Oface and Dispensary corRer Third ave- nue and Nineteenth street. Birminghamp
The age-herald., 1900-12-09
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE-BARGAINS FOR INVEST
 MENT.

 FOR SALE-BARGAINS- FOR INVEST
 MENT. s6O00-Resldence on 20th street, South High lands; rooms; all conveniences. $e50L Residence on 20th street, South High lands, rooms all conveniences. $4500-Residence 11th avenue, South High lands.
 $lO,OOO-Residence, 2lst street, South High lands.
 $40O0-a015 Avenue G. $3150-Residence, 7th avenue, north $500 Residence, 7th avenue, north. FOR RENT-SOUTHSIDE RESIDENCES. s15 18th street, 5 rooms, $15. 2115 Avenue G; modern. rooms, $4250 719 18th street. two-story, 5 rooms, $15. 2525 Juniper avenue, rooms, modern, $35 Residence. Beeler Station, $50.
 NoRTHsIDE RESIDENCES. 1908 Huntsville avenue $15. Elegant cottage In Fountain Heights, $2S. Nice cottage in North Birmingham, SIS. Nice cottage in North Birmingham, $12.50 1918 9th avenue, rooms $50. col North 18th street, 8 rooms, $40.
 W. N. MALONE & CO.,, Phone 61a 2017 First AvepIA
The age-herald., 1900-12-09
RoARpERs WANTED

BOARDERS WANTED-Two young men or couple can secure good board in priv ate family, north; modern Improvements; references required. Address Modern, Age Herald.
 NICELY FURNISHED ROOM and board suitable for couple or three gentlemen. 1920 9th avenue. I-25-tf BOARD-Furnished front room and board for two; $45 a month"; all modern con- veniences; half block three electric lines No. HIS Nineteenth street, South High lands. Wesley M. Smith. 12-S-2t WANTED-Occupants for one or two nicely furnished front rooms, with or without board; centrally loca ted; strictly private family: references required. Address l.. A., care Age Herald.
 PARK PLACE. No. 701' 18th street, Is open for few gentlemen boarders; nice rooms, excellent table board. The price will suit you. BoARDERS wANTED-Room and board for two young men, 1920 9th avenue, north. WANTED-A couple to occupy an elegantly furnished front room, with board; ref erence required. Mrs. Lucy Miles, 2906 Highland avenue, Beeler Station. Lake view car.
 UNUSUALLY FINE ROOMS and board, with modern conveniences, at 20l5 Ave. G.
The age-herald., 1900-12-09
Notice to Creditors.

District Court of the United States in ana for the Southern Division of the North ern District of Alabama.-In the matter of c. F. Absher, bankrupt.
 Take notice that the first meeting of creditors of the above named bankrupt will be held at my office in the United State5 government building on the 17th day of De cember, 19OO at the hour of 10 a.m. at which time and place you can appear, if you see fit, and prove your claim, and take such action as the bankrupt act authorizes. Fee for examination and filing claim to be paid at time of filing, 20 cents
 N. w. TRIMBLE,
 Referee in Bankruptcy. Birmingham, Ala, December 8, 1900.
The age-herald., 1900-12-09
AGENTS WANTED.


 WANTED - Agents and organizers; our plan the acme of insurance perfection; sick. accident, death, old age benefits; top renewal contracts. American Frater- nitv Washington D. C. 12-8-1n AGENTS-Something new; s2Oo to $500 monthly made by our representatives; elaborate $9 outfit sent free to wideawake men, Special territory granted. If you wish to avail yourself of this chance to make big money quickly, write for par ticulars before territory Is gone Improved Fire Appliance Co.,, 154 East 23d Street, New York City. 12-9-lSt-sun AGENTS wanted. to sell the latest inven- ton for producing light; beats electricity cheaper than kerosene; agents coining money; largest factory; prompt ship ments The Best Light Company, Canton, Ohio.
 WE DO NOT WANT BOYS or loafers to write us. men of ability only; $20O to $500 per month Salesmen and general agents, salary or commission; special induce ments Racine Fire Engine & Motor Co.,, Racine Wis.
 AGENTS Speciality backed by absolute guarantee to straighten kinky negro halr. Nearly all profit and sells on sight Write Boston Chemical Co.,. Richmond, Va, for territory and particulars.
 WANTED-Agents to sell the latest inven' ton for producing light beats electricity cheaper than kerosene; agents colnlns money: largest factory; prompt ship ments The Best Light Co.,, Canton, O. 9-16-e. 0. .sun-4t
 sEIF-THREADING NEEDLES for weak sight Thread springs in the eye; packet mailed 10 cents for 26 cents. Agents cat alogue free. Chas. Marshall, Mfr, Lock- port N. Y. n-25-eos-f CORSET AGENTs-There is only one best that's the Hygeia, the standard Of the century for service and satisfaction. For particulars address the Western Corset c. A..in nna 1n-7=12t-snn