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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-02-14
FLAGS AT t;AlF-MAST.
At First Marine Signals of Distress,
Now Signs of Mourning.

"What Is the origin of the custom of
displaying flags at half-stalf, or, as peo-
pie usually say, half-mastT'
This question, when 1t was put to me
the other day, appeared to have an easy
answer: at is borrowed from the navy
The ensign or pennant at half mast Is
u recognized sign of mourning
''Yes; but was 1t ut first a ships sig
nal of distress, as some say-eyen some
of the good dietlonarlesW
have heard that in the seventeenth
century 1t was so employed by the
Spanlards but. at any rate. toward the
end of the eighteenth century the sig
nal of distress recognized by French
and English sailors was different af-
fair, as the following story shows:
Ammo. 17S3.-The French ship Sybille.
a powerful thirty-six gun frlgate, is
sighted off Cape Henry by the Hussar,
OF twenty-eght guns. Now, the Sybille
few days before, in a drawn fight
with one of the ships of the English tieet
to which the Hussar belongs. sustained
such injuries that she has subsequently
been dismasted in a puif of wind and
Is under jury masts AS she is therefore
unable to chase the Hussar she seeks
to entice her alongside In order to take
her by boarding, and accordingly she
hosts to the peak the French ensign
under the English, as II admitting that
she Is captured. All this Is legitimate,
whether the Hussar takes the bait or
no. But the French captain goes too
far He hoists in the main shrouds an
ensign reversed and tied In n weft or
loop Now, this being well-known Sig
nal of distress-an appeal to Il common
humanity which no generous officer
could disregard-the Hussar at once
closes Fortunately, however, her crew
are at quarters when the Sybille, haul
Ing down the English flag at the peak
and hosting the French above. endeav-
ors to run her on board The extreme
by sufficient sail exposes the Sybllle's
bottom, and several shots from the
Hussar go through her very bilge. BY
this time another English man-of-war
comes up, and the Sybille strikes her
flag, the reversed ensign with Its weft,
so dlshonorably holsed, remaining in
the shrouds.
So much for the signal of distress
theory.
We know that flags were commonly
used at funerals in England, especially
before the middle of the seventeenth
century, not reversed or tied in weft,
but floating in their normal position.
This practice was discontinued little by
little, though no doubt some trace of its
influence is still seen in the universal
display Of military flags on occasions
Of national bereayement.-New York
/ Herald
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-02-14
MOTHERHOOD.

The night throbs on; but let me prs5,
dear Lord,
Crush off his name a moment from my
mouth.
To Thee my eyes would turn, but they
go back,
Back to my arm beside me where he
lay
So little, Lord, so little and so warm!
l cannot think that Thou hadst need of
him!
He is so little, Lord, he cannot sing,
He cannot praise Thee; all lis life had
learned
Was to hold fast my kisses in the night,
Give him to meZhe is not happy there.
He had not felt his life; his lovely eyes
Just knew ME for his mother, and he
died.
Hast Thou an angel there to mother himf
l say he loves me best-if he forgets,
If Thou allow it that my child forgets
And runs not out to meet me when
come
What are my curses to Thee? Thou hast
heard
The curse Of Abels mother, and since
then
We have not ceased to threaten at Thy
throne.
To threat and pray Thee that Thou hold
them still
In memory Of us.
See Thou tend him we'll
Thou God of all the mothers. If he lack
One of his kisses-Ah, my heart, my
heart,
Do angels kiss in Heaven? Give him
back!
Forgive me. Lord, but am sick with
grief.
And tired of tears and cold to comfort
ing.
Thou art wise, know, and tender, aye,
and good,
Thou hast my child and he is safe in
Thee.
And l believe
All, God my child shall go
Orphaned among the angels! All alone,
SO little and alone! He knows not Thee,
He only knows his mother-giye him
back!
-Scribner's. =,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-02-14
NOT TOO LATE

81 Z was late when George Atwood
arrived at Mrs. Hallecks party.
There was quite a brilliant COM
pany present, and Mr.. Atwood stood
near the door to scan the throng.
Evidently he was looking for some
body-yes, for his eyes rested now on
young girl
A girl with a beautiful face upturn-
ed to fair, handsome man, bending
over the back of her chair. She SEEM
ed in trance of delight, and wholly
unconscious of anybodys presence In
the brilliantly lighted parlors but the
man bending over her.
And the girl was George Atwood's
promised wife.
When his eyes rested on her an aw-
full change came over his face, the
rich, dark color fled, leaving 1t white
and rigid, and his lips formed a tense
line under his heavy, dark beard.
For days past George Atwood watch
ed Ida Challs, his intended wife. He
knew that Ida loved him devotedly,
and he tried not to watch her; he tried
not to notice Alfred Mays attention to
her, but as he caught sight of her
face when he entered Mrs. Halleck's s
parlor he knew that he ought to have
kept a better watch over her than he
did. Alfred May possessed the fascl-
nation of serpent, and he had drawn
Ida into the meshes.
George Atwood turned away with an
inward groan. He loved Ida passion
ately; her love seemed lost to him, yet
he could not think of giving her up.
mfr. Atwood is here" Alfred May
said, looking down at Ida Challis.
The radiant face grew pale. and Ida
shlvered as she looked around her. She
had fallen from her world of bliss and
she was once more In Mrs. Halleck' 8
crowded salon.
"Did you say Mr. Atwood was here
Where is he2" she asked, in a low
voice.
"Yes; he was here moment ago.
saw him looking savagely In this di-
rectlon, but he has disappeared; l do
not see him anywhere now," and Mr..
May laughed his musical laugh,
changed the conversation, and In an
other minute Ida's face was upturned
and rosy once more.
A quadrille was forming, and gen
tleman came to claim Ida for the
dance. Away from Alfred May and
the glamor his presence cast over her
partly vanished-she thought of hel
lover Where was he? Did he no
tice anything wrong In her conduct to
ward Alfred May? II he was In the
room why didn't he come to her?
These thoughts flashed through Ida's
mind as she waited for tae first figure
to be called, and happening to turn hel
head, she saw her lover standing Oh
| the opposite side of the room, his eyes
| fastened upon her, One glance at his
livid face and everything In the lllum
mated parlors seemed whirling rount
her
The dance was over. Ida never coull
tell how she go Through it. The hea
! Of the room was suffocating her, ant
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-02-14
e PAYING OIL WELLS OF JAPAN.
Modern Methods of Drilling Have De-
| YeIoped Petroleum Industry.

ye1Oped Petroleum Industry.
Mr.. Renters of the British consular
service In Japan has submitted to the
British Board of Trade a report on
the petroleum industry, which has of
late attracted much attention and
reached considerable dimensions in
that country. The only place in which
the oil is produced In large quantities
is in the province of Echigo, on the
west coast, the center of the industry
being the town of Arnase, where the
largest oil company in the country has
been at work since 1888 with maehin-
cry imported from the United States.
Here wells were dug in the sea anu
carried above the sea level by double
ring of piles filled in with earth In
the northern part of the province oil
was discovered in 1889 and led to a
fever of speculation.
| In 1892 there were between 600 and
700 speculative companies with small
capital at work in Echgo, and most OF
them failed. On their ruins arose
large companies working on great
scale and with imported machinery.
Hand boring has almost ceased to ex-
list, and with Improvement in methods
of winning the oil came Improvement
In the transport of the oil to the re-
hneries. Pipe lines were introduced
to convey it from the wells to the re-
fnereis and from the latter to the rail-
way stations, and it has been proposed
to construct pipe line all the way to
Tokyo. the capital, about twenty miles
away.
Petroleum has also been found in
Yezo, the northern island. and it Is be-
lleved that the supply there is as rich
as 1t Is in Echigo. In one place in the
island wells have been dug and worked
by hand for some years. Here the oil
overhows into the sea, and in stormy
weather boats take refuge there on
account of the smoothness of the wat
er. In 1899 the total production of the
oil in Japan was 1S,S33,915 gallons. Of
which 1S.713,230 gallons We're produc-
ed in Echigo.-London Telegraph.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-02-14
HIS BETTING CLOTHES.
Superstitious Young Man Explains
Cause of His Losses.

.a"se Oh ms LOSSES.
Ihere Is new poarder at tue board
Ing house. lie wears new par Oh
Scotch tweed trousers, a mile 100 Wiae
across the beam, ana an embryonic
waxed mustache, whlch ne loves 10
train into the rorm OF grapevine tell
drill. when he Is not twlrling MS ten
drilous mustache or taking another
hitch In his trousers he plasters dowh
with his hand his straggly growth OF
tow-colored halr ana connhes IL as pest
he can behind the rims OF his small
ears.
do you KNOW, SAID the newcomer
that am the most superstitious fel-
low you ever saw! Now, really, am.
Il think that we are all superstl-
tious,' said the actress, who sat across
from him at the table, and who was
one of the ballet In Beauty and the
Beast"
but do you know, some or us sporting
men are very superstitious. Don'tcher
think so?"
"You 4 sporting man!' interrupted
the actress. why" she said, Il took
you for a musician. Don't you play!'
"Only the races" answered the new
boarder. Now, for instance" contin-
ued the new boarder ito show you how
superstitlous l am, | never play boss
on Friday. l lost $13 the first Friday
| that l ever bet on the races, and |
, made up my mind that l never would
bet on Friday again. And you notice,
too, that it was S13 that | lost
| "And do you know" began the young
man again, Il have learned that man
should never play the hosses In clothes
that he has lost in. Now, for instance,
l always used to lose in suit Of green
plaid. | lost on hoss after hoss in those
clothes, and finally friend told me
that they were hoo-doo clothes and that
| ought TO wear something else. Weil'
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-02-14


last cruise of his fishing schooner the Maxine Elliott Decker whe
Sheepsco himself anchored whale
Island the Sheep
Cranberry ledges Sister
his
tmdw n
He
had lifted
his cod line
and his flesh
he devil
big to
vanished
NJ board his
asserted he had the line because
too lazyt t the
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-02-14

when her partner left her, after leading
her back to her seat, she rose and stag
gered over to one of the windows that
opened out upon the balcony.
AS she stepped into the deep recess
of the window she let the curtains fall
behind her, shutting in the light and
heat and whirl How delightful and
cool 1t was out here. The shining stars
looked down at her from their deep
blue setting through the open window.
But Ida did not shut herself out In the
darkness to gaze at the stars. She
threw herself into a chair which occu-
pied the recess and buried her face in
her hands.
"Oh, what a wretch l ami" she
moaned George suspects | think
more Of another man than do Of him.
Heaven help me-! How Is this going
to endY
Little Ida dreamed that before many
minutes she would know how 1t was
going to end AS she asked herself
that question voices came to her from
the balcony without.
Idas head was erect in an instant. A
lady and gentleman were speaking on
the balcony. Ida did not wish to sit
and listen to what was not intended
for her ears, but the mans voice held
her spellbound, and she leaned forward
to catch every word that fell from his
lips.
What absurd ideas, to be sure!" the
man was saying, in his lightest tones.
absurd! How can you say sor'
said the lady's voice, hotly. Anybody
can see that you are trying to come
between George Atwood and his in
tended wife,"
Trying to come between them"' and
Alfred May laughed derisiyely.
"Ah, you mean that you have already
accomplished 1t! Yes, everybody says
that you must have fascinated Miss
Challis-that she loves you Is no long
er a secret"
"She loves me! Then more fool she
for. her pains, for, my dear, l have no
affection to waste on anybody but your
own sweet self
Ida listened to no more. For days
she had been under spell, but 1t was
shattered at last. She fell back In her
chair, buried her head in her hands
once more and groaned aloud.
At that moment the heavy curtains
parted and George Atwood stepped
| into the recess.
Ida, what ails you?" and he rested
his hand lightly on her shoulder.
"Oh, don't touch me-don't speak tC
| mel" she cried, drawing away from
him with shiver. George. I'm not
worthy kind word from your lips"
Heaven forbid, Ida. that Il WORD
should fall from my lips but In kind
ness to you. 1t Is too late to censure,
and the strong mans voice quivered-
'it is so hard to give you up. If Al
fred May was good MAN.
alfred May is IA scoundrel. and
hate him-I hate myself. oh, George
IL YOU knew how wretched [ ann anC
Ida burst into tears.
"Idaw cried George, In Joyful as
tonishment Il thought you loved Al
fred May"
George, I've acted. foolishly-I'v,
done wrong, but oh. I'm so sorry,
said Ida, between her sobs.
"My darling.' and George claspet
her In his strong arms. Let us for
get the past few weeks of our exist
| ence. New York News.
| -----
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-02-14
A Little Dense.

"Sousa's band played before King
Edward"
Indeed? That wasn't court etiquette,
was it,
what do you meanG'
"You said Sousa played before the
King. The King should have played
first, shouldn't he?"-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-02-14
Monuments at Gettysburg.

In Gettysburg Park there are about
500 monuments. In addition to this pat
rlotic ornamentation there are 30
mounted cannon and over 200 monu-
mental tablets.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-02-14
LIQUORS AND CIGARS

To be had in the Market.
Mr. Thomas will conduct nothing but first
class house, and u cordial welcome VIII be ex'
tended to all guests
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-02-14
CandeIaria Hall Saloon

is well-known and finely furnished ana is tne
most populur resort In Caudelaria. The bar Is
stocked with the choicest and best brands OF
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-02-14
Lawyeriess Counties In Texas.

There are forty counties in Texas
which have to seek legal advice. outside
their limits, as they have not "a single
attorney Of their own.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-02-14
Keeping Tobacco stores in France

Keeping Tobacco Stores in France
To have the right to keep a retail to-
bacco and cigar store in France is con-
sidered a privilege worth working for
and It is said that every change of min,
istry is sure to give an opportunity to
the exercise of the appolntiye power Of
the government, which augments the
number of retail tobacco dealers.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-02-14

All, God my child shall go
Orphaned among the angels! All alone,
SO little and alone! He knows not Thee,
He only knows his mother-giye him
back!
Sorihn or'a 80 '
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-02-14

When you see free horse, isn't it a
fact that you feel longing to hop on
and ride?
The evening times., 1902-07-12
NEW YORK HORSES
GIVEN FREE HEADWEAR
Wonderful Display Of Equine Millinery
in the Metropolis.

NEW YORK, July 12.-Fhe Society for
the Prevention o. Cruelty TO Animals
mas fitted bonaets TO Loco horses. free
of charge
President Haines Of the society let it
be known 9 few days ago hat there
would be distribution Of horse nil
linery at the society's building, Twenty
sixth Street and Madison Avenue. and
horses and wagons lined up along either
curb in Madison Avenue for two bIccks
north and south, With the overflow
strung out in Twenty-fourth and Twen-
ty-eighth Streets In two-hours all The
hats had been given away. but Mr.
Haines said he would aave 1000 more 10
hand ont early next week
The bonnets are made OF what is
called Indian Panama They have widy
brims and high crowns. which make the
horses look as # the Orange county
milkmaids had been playing tricks or
them.
The evening times., 1902-07-12
SECRETARY SHAW At
TH0MPS0N'S POINT
Enjoying the Summer Beauties CT Lake
ChampIaia.

BURLINGTON. Vt- July 12,-see-e-
tary suaU,aud family arrived here from
Bostcn Yesterday afternoon ever the
Rutland Road. T9e p;sty went at onee
TO the docks Of the tthanpiain Trans
DoTtatfon Company. where they boarded
the steamer Chateaueay for Thompson s
Poiat. Thre they VIII remain for some
tine enjoying the cooling breezes e
Lake ChamoIain.
The Darty was net at the train by
Hon. C. p. Smith and Henry Greene. of
this city. president and vice president
Of The Burlington Savings Bank. Bceh
long time friends OF me Secretary. Nho
annually enjoy his hospitality at his
Iowa home. To these Two men. one OF
whom has a cottage at Thompson :
Point. is largely due the presence here
OF Secretary Shaw and family. as it
vas upon . visit here last year of Mr..
and Mrs. shaw that they became enam-
ored Of the charms Of the beautiful lake
and is shores
The evening times., 1902-07-12
WILL Choose POLICE
AND FIRE SURGEONS
Examinations to Be Held
Next Tuesday,

Next Tuesday morning beginning At Q
o'clock, examinations win be held be-
fore the United states Civil Service
Commission in this city for the ap-
pointing OF police and fire surgeons. An
announcement or this character has been
made public BY the Commissioners Of
the District ef Columbia. According to
the orders Of that bodz. applicants Tor
the position Of police aad fire surgeon
il this city must be not less than tren-
in this city must be less than TWEEN
ty-five years Of age, unmarried. and OF
moral character satisfactory to the
Commissioners.
They must also be licensed TO practice
medicine in the District Of Columbia.
and have had an experience after grad
uation Of rot less than three years On
The resident staff OF q hospital or Eve
7ears in private pFactie. Applicants viii
al have TO fle their formal appIica-
tons for the above positions not later
than o'clock on the 18th inst.
The applications for the positions are
numerous. and despite The faet tt.at
the incumbents Of these Offices have
made complaint over the recent ae- OF
Congress- compelling them 10 care for
the zessuty CT more park policemen IN
the city ihe officials feel that there VII!
oo but little trouble in filing their DO
@itioHs. should any of them desire 20
resign
The evening times., 1902-07-12
BIT BOY WHO TIED
TIN CAN TO HIS TAIL
Court Decides That Canine Was En-
tireIy Justified.

ST LOUIS, July 12.-eAny dog has a
legal and undeniab right TO bite any
nan, woman. OF chi,d who purposely
and with intent to disturb sa1G dogs
tranquility and peace Of mind does at
zach or cause 10 be attached 10 said
dogs tail a tin can or other weight
which viii impede the progress Of said
sainal.
A dog which bites its prosecutor in
such a case is acting purely and honest
II in self-defense, and is as justly i'm
mune from punishment as the man who
strikes a burglar in defense Of his own
lie and welfare" said Judge Sidener
yesterday in disrrissiug She case CT the
parents OF Willie Quinn against Abram
Simon. whose dog Jupiter rad bitten the
Roy while the latter was tying can
containing rocks 10 the dogs tail
The evening times., 1902-07-12
POSTAL TELEGRAPH NOT TO
GET II. 7. CENTRAL'S WIRES
Report EmPkatically and Positively
Denied by Vice President Baker
Yesterday.

KEW YORK. July 12.-The report pub
lished III a newspaper yesterday morning.
that the Postal Telegraph Company IS
to take over all the lines of the New
York Central Railway Company. and
that tie contract is ready for signa-
ture. is positively denied IN .he al
thority Of Vice President Baker. CT the
Postal Telegraph Company. He said.
There is absolutely no trfIfn in the
report thet the Postal TeIegrr Oh Com
pany is 70 take the place OF the West
ern Union on the lines o. the New
York Central Company
The evening times., 1902-07-12
CARRYING GOALS
TO NEWCASTLE
Pennsylvania IS Receiving Fuel From
New Jersey.

soMERyILLE. y. J, July I2-For the
first time in the history Of the Central
Railroad OF New jersey coal is being
carried west over It's lire toward the
anthracite coal field Of Pennsylvania.
Heretofore all coal has been carried
east on the road from the anthracite
mines to the seaboard. Several train
loads OF soft coal are now being shfpUed
west each day TO Pennsylvania.
The shipment is guarded with great
secrecy. none OF the officials at the
Central junction here are informed
where the coal cones from or Of its
destination. Il is known that the coal
is carried 10 some point in PennsyIvs-
MIA west Of Eastoa.
The evening times., 1902-07-12
THREE PERSONS
PERISH IN FLAMES
Fatal Midnight Fire in Cumberland
Maryland

CUMBERLAND. Md. July 12.-The
house, barn, and outbuildings on the
farm formerly belonging to Alexander
Hamilton on Warrior Mountain. eleven
miles east of Cumberland. were de-
strcyed by Ere last midnight.
The fire brought large crowd of peo-
pie 10 the scene, but nothing was saved
The property was purchased recently bv
William Twigg. and was tenanted by
Edward Miles, his wife, and two chill
.dren. who are supposed to have perished
in the flames
The evening times., 1902-07-12
DR.. ADAMS GROWING WEAKER
Little Hope foy Former President of
Wisconsin University.

Los ANGELES, Cal, July I2.-Dr.
Charles Kendall Adams. former presi-
dent Of tire Wisconsin State University.
IS reported weaker and canuot live.
IN response 10 telegrams. Mrs Adams.
who is with her husband. has stated that
hope Of recovery is abandoned.
The evening times., 1902-07-12
ENJ0INED FROM DOING
BUSINESS IN KANSAS
American Book Company in the Cate
CORY of Trusts.

TOPEKA. Kan. July 12--The Ameri-
can Book Company. of Chicago. was yes
terday temporarily enjoined III the su-
preme court from transacting business
in Kansas. The action was brought on
the grounds that the company is a trust.
The company secured several valuable
contracts at tht recent session of the
State text book commission
The evening times., 1902-07-12
DATE OF CORONATION.
Official Announcement Places Time Be
tween august 8 and II.

LONDON. July 12.-It is ofBciaIy an
rounced that the coronation OF King
Edward viii take place between August
ana August T.
The earl marshal has issued tho fol-
lowing:
TIE Kings medical attendants stated
that his majesJy's progress has been
speed-er aud less complicated thac was
at first anticipated His majesty ey-
ceilent constitution PLAYED ccrsp.cu-
Gus part in bringing this about.
ne King has made such excellent
progress that he VIII be able 20 20
ABOARD the royal yaeHt at Portsmouth
On July T. The doctors feel taat
change Of air. IS ve-y. necessary ~ the
present stage CT the healing process CT
his wound
The public procession on coronation
Gay VIII De practically The same as was
intended 10 have taken place On Inn
2C
The evening times., 1902-07-12
PROMINENT PHYSICIAN
KILLED tn RUNAWAY

READING, Pa, July 1z.-Dr- John X
BeinohI, a prominent physician. OF
Lebanon, was instantly killed last even
ing BY being thrown from his carriage
during a runaway Dr. Z B. Marshall
wRo was with him. was seriously in
iured d. Reinohl was an member
of The Legislature.
The evening times., 1902-07-12
GREATEST OF ALL TEE
f. 1. R. BBvAMPaBH4S
All indications Said to Point
That Way.
GEN. TORRANCE CONFIDENT

Details of Vast Plans for the First Time
Observation-Disclosures of the Country.
Dedication Of Monuments to Sherman
ard Stephenson.
The evening times., 1902-07-12
MARINE BAND CONCERT.
Excellent Program to Be Rendered On
White House Lawn This Evening.

The Marine Band viii give concert.
Under the direction Of Leader Sautel-
mann. this evening at 6 O'Clock on the
lawn at the rear Of the White House.
The program viii be as follows.