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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-17
The Kids Chance


OG HERE was kid for you-a typi-
cal Western kid, who had grown
- to the age of Is in the tough
towns without being entirely spoiled.
The quartermaster at the fort took him
on to help around because the boy was
not old enough to enlist, and yet want
ed to get away from the vicious life he
had been leading. He was fresh and
slangy and up to thing or two, but
we found him to be right at heart. He
add four and four together and fu,'th-
ermore, he didn't want to learn. He
had musical ear, however, and with
In month after a battered old bugle
had been given him he was doing fairly
well at the palmer calls. He had set
his heart on becoming bugler, and
when this became known there We're
those who offered their help. In six
months without being able 10 read a
note that kid could blow any call in
the books. 1t was proud day for him
when he was allowed TO blow his first
official calls. but there was no show
for him. There were buglers enough
and one or two TO spare, and the Kid
was an outsider
The Seventh had seen two or three
Indian campaigns, and of course there
was more OF less story telling In bar
racks The kid was an interested
II.
next day he would go out and practice
the longer with buele and revolver. 1t
gradually dawned upon us that the boy
was waiting for his chance. and some
of us determined TO help him get It,
There was no question about his c0ur-
age, but II was one of years. He'd no
father, mother or guardian. hut there
was 10 show for him to pass the re-
crulting officer. He had been with Us
n year and Il half and most OF his
loughness had disappeared when |, d
Cloud broke loose again and led . of
his warriors into the valley of the Re
publican river.
AS first move on our part, thirty
or our troopers were oiutfeu W
make night ride and get ahead
Of the Indians and give warning to the
settlers. While the best mounts were
being selected and saddled the Kid APP
peared among us and whispered TO
Sergt. Bliss who was TO have charge
Of us under lieutenant.
Sarge, it's my chance. I've been
waiting for it these two years. Don't
turn me down and say | can't 90 or
you'll break my heart"
The sergeant looked at him for a
minute without replying and then
turned away. He neither consented nor
opposed. That was enough for the Kid.
He disappeared like fash and when
we rode through the gates he was at
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-17
Costly Hooks.

A Peoria friend of the late Colonel
Robert G.. Ingersoll tells how, while
Colonel Ingersoll was living In Peoria,
he was called upon one day by Gen.
eral John \. Logan. says the New
York Times. The colonel was upstairs
at the time, and General Logan was
ushered into the library, where, on a
table. were three volumes Of Vol
taire's works. an edition de luxe rep
resenting all that was best In the book.
binders art. General Logan picked
them up one at time, absorbed In his
admiration of their beauties. While
so engaged Colonel IngeIsoll entered
the room.
Colonel" said the general holding
one of the volumes in his hands. this
is the most magnificent volume | have
ever seen. do not want to seem i'm
pertinent, but would you mind telling
me what these books cost you?"
Those books" began the colonel, the
twinkle IN his eye growing brighter al
each word. cost me-the governorshir
of Illinois"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-17

one years. Mr. Shaw was born in
Washington County, this State, in 1911
In 1897 he struck out into the newly
opened wilderness Of the far West,
and In the same year was elected a
justice of the peace in Laporte County.
His first court was held under tree
near what is now the settlement of
Kingsbury. While at Chicago that
year Mr.. Shaw was offered forty acres
of land for his team of oxen The
offer was refused. To-day those forty
acres are worth many millions Of dol
lars.
Mr.. Shaw has never used liquor or
tobacco. and Notwithstanding his great
age he reads and writes without the
aid Of glasses. He looks twenty years
younger than he is and promises to live
at least ten years longer.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-17
Free Press.
MADE HOME HAPPY.

She made home happy" These few
words ! read
Within ehurchyard written ON a
stone,
No name, no date, the simple word
alone
Told me the story of the unknown dead
\ marble column lifted high its head
Close by, inscribed to one the world
has known:
But ah. that homely grave, with moss
o'ergrQwn,
Thrilled me far more than his, who
armies led.
''She made home happy" Through the
long, sad years
The mother toied, and never stopped
to rest
Until they crossed her hands upon her
breast,
And closed her eyes, no longer dim with
tears.
The simple record that she left behind
Was grander than the soldiers, to my
mind.
New York News
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-17
The Mattress.

Some one has been hunting up the
history of the mattress. Its beginning
was the collection Of rags, husks or
reeds which were bound together and
thrown down anywhere to form rest
Ing place for the hlnds and serfs Of the
rich. 1t Is suggested that their names
of shakedown and makeshlft were de.
rived originally from the Arabic
word "matrah" In the middle ages
feather beds found favor with the
wealthy and the mattress was not USED
by them. Inventories of estates owned
by the American colonists show that
mattresses were then worth $500 each,
being made of hair. In England mat
tresses of rabbits fur were once useo
and vegetable libers of various kinds
have served their turn.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-17

wild flight, and over the rough ground
came chasing up to the very boulders-
the Kid! AS he sat on his horse and
peeaed over the boulders at MS he
raised the bugle to his lips and sound
cd the call of: Il can't get 'em up in
the morning."
God, boy, but what does this
mean?" demanded the lieutenant In II
quavering voice.
ut was my chance, sir" calmly re.
piled the Kid.
But how-how-?"
"Oh, | was left behind when you hits
the reds and got boxed up, and | lay
around In the woods back there all day
and fixed up this scare for em"
And there's no one with you--no
soldiers, no reliefF'
Nav. Me and my old bugle did the
whole business, and the reds won't
stop running for ten miles. Detroit
Free Press.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-17

Farmers in those districts that have
extensive manufacturing establish
ments are able to pay double as much
for land as those who live in the strict
ly agricultural districts and then real
ize double the profit from the crops
grown. The farmers of New England.
occupying a soil originally thin, in an
uncongenial climate, are able to pay
higher wages than the farmers Of the
South, although the natural fertility
OF the soil and its capacity for pro-
ducing a great variety of crops is not
half as great as it is in the South and
the staples grown in the South are OF
world demand and of paramount
necesslty-Southern Farm Magazine.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-17
THE ANT QUEENS.
They Live Longer Than the Workers
of Their Comm u N tiles

of Their Communities.
How long may an ant queen live? In
their natural habitat some queens
doubtless have short lives, but by rea.
son of the protection afforded them
and the seclusion enforced by the
workers they probably live much lon,
ger than other members of the com.
munity. Within artificial surroundings
they attain comparatively long life
The oldest emmet queen known 10 sci.
ence was one preserved under the care
of Sir John Lubbock, later Lord Ave.
bury. A number of years ago during
visit to this distinguished naturalist
at his country seat, High Elms, Kent,
the writer for the first time saw this
venerable sovereign living in the In
genious artificial formicary which had
been prepared for her. She was then
in the prime of life, as 1t afterward ap-
peared, being seven years old.
In the summer Of 1887 Sir John was
again visited, this time at his town
=
was asked about his royal pet.
II have sad news to tell you," he an
swered.
what, Is the queen deadT'
''She died only yesterday. have not
had the heart to tell the news as yet
even to my wife"
Having offered my hearty condo
lence, | asked to see the dead queen.
Sir John led the way to the room
where his artificial nests were kept
The glass case which contained the
special formicary In which the old ant
had lived was opened up. Lying in one
Of the larger open spaces or rooms was
the dead queen. She was surrounded
by a crowd of workers, who were ten
derly licking her. touching her with
their antennR and making other dem
onstrations as if soliciting her atten-
ton or desiring to wake her out Of
sleep. Poor, dumb, loving, faithful
creatures. There was no response.
Their queen mother lay motionless be-
meath their demonstra tions.
''They do not appear TO have discov-
cred that she Is really dead" remarked
Sir John. Afterward he wrote me Of
another queen which died at the age of
fourteen. The ants dragged her body
about with them when they moved un-
til 1t fell to pieces.-H. G. McCook In
Harper's Magazine.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-17
False Hair In EIixabeth's Time.

Queen Elizabeth had eighty wigs IN
her collection, and her cousin, Mary
queen of Scots, had "as many as nun
dred" and among the incongruous
nresents made her while confined y
prisoner in gloomy Lochleven, previous
to her being beheaded, wigs were nu-
merous. Gentlemen who particularly
wished to please their lady friends pre-,
sented them with wigs of the latest
shade of bair and newest style OF
coilYuring. Fancy gentleman OF 10,
day presenting his sweetheart the ias'
Idea In back hair.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-17

lie has been justice
of the peace in La
porte county for
IN ore than sixty
years, and has been
elected to serve In
that capacity until
1903. From the date
of his first election
as a justice in La
porte County to the
expiration of his
present commission
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-17
Unconscious EgotfsIn.

"a great many people do not really
appreciate Shakespeare"
"Of course they don't" answered Mr.
Storming Barnes. How can an ap-
probation of Shakespeare be general
when so comparatively few people
come to see me actT-Washington
Star.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-17
Informing.

"Who lives In that big house on the
corner, Dennisf'
"The Wildly OMalley, sor, who Is
dead"
"Ipdeedl When did she dieW
IF she had lived till next sunday
she would have been dead a year. -
Kansas CITY Journal. .
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-17

When Henry Mari, Of Columbus,
Ind, goes to his barn lot and steps
upon neatly carved slab bearing The
inscription 1900 he has 1850, 900
people on all four sides of him, for he
is the center or population man of the
whole United States. -
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-17
CandeIaria Hall Saloon

Is well-known and finely furnished and is the
most popular resort in Candelaria The bar is
stocked with the choicest and best brands of
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-17
OLDEST JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

pacity Nearly 10 Years.
Probably the oldest justice of the
peace, in point Of service, in the coun-
try, is Daniel Shaw, of Kingsbury, Ind.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-17
LIQUORS AND CIGARS

10 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, 1903-07-17
.CaldelaIiia Hall,
North Side of Main Street,
JANnEhARIA, -: NEVADA.
VIM. H. THOMAS, Prop'r.
The Proprietor OF this Newly Fitted and Com
modioas Hall is now prepared to furnish
Theatrical TrOupes,
Dancing Parties,
Military Companies,
Political Clubs and
Secret Societies,

With n Hall which cannot be equalled in south /
western Nevada For terms, Theatrical Mana
gers viii address the Proprietor
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-17

There are some positions that seem
to require men who don't know very
much
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-10-22
New Assessment Plan.
O1Great Value to County Assessor.
impossible to Overlook Assess
mentS of Real or Personal
Property.

Mr. P. Tempest of Rexburg, a FIRE.
mont county pioneer of many years has
fell upon plan of assessing which he
has laid before the county commissioners
IN the hope of having them adopt his
system. 1t is practical and beneficial
both for town, county, real and personal
property, thoroughly defining the lines
OF all school and road districts and also
all other items Of benefit having for
their object better financial and
educational system of government for
the county.
The plan as outlined to a PEAK
representative is unique, plain, and
highly practicable and is commenda BILE
upon the absolute accuracy which it
affords assessors. If adopted by the
county commissioners it will result in
great financial gain to the county. The
location of timber lands, school lands,
agricultural lands and canals are
thoroughly outlined and defined with
practically nc expense to the county.
The only necessary expense incurred
being the printing of blanks necessary
to 80 ahead with the work.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-10-22
Adventures in Photogra phy.

The readers of the big newspapers
and magazines seldom give a thought
to the manner in which are obtained
the graphic illustrations that are now
published almost as soon as an important
event occurs, and surely never to the
man who secures them, often taking his
life in his hands simply that he may
snap his camera upon some incident
that will interest the readers of his
particular publication. In The Delin-
Gator for November, J. G. Hemment,
the well-known illustrative photo
grapher, relates some of his adventures
in search of Photographic news. Mr..
Hemment disclaims in advance the
possible charge of foolhardiness, but
some of his experiences scarcely bear
out his assertion; certainly he exhibited
a fine quality of courage in the per-
formance of the duties assigned him.
In his ardent desire to photograph every
thing that could be pictured he met
with some very unpleasant experiences,
such as clubbing by the police, arrest
and all manner of insults, but these
Incidents as he relates them, are merely
humorous. In number of instances
however, his life was endangered, and
then only his quick wits saved him.
The illustrations are intimately con-
nected with the text
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-10-22

not made this entire affair clear to you
will be glad to give you further in
formation. There is nothing in the ac-
tions of Mr. Goldsmith, Mr. Hit or
myself in this matter for which the
slightest apology is due. Some $3.50, 900
worth of splendid land was secured for
Idaho, though it was necessary to tread
on the toes of some of the brethern in
order to accomplish that result In
spite of such assaults as these, the land
department will continue to work for
the best interests of the State and
endeavor incidentally to reflect 50 me
measure of credit to the party to which
its employees owe allegiance.
Respectfully submitted,
NORMAN JACKSON.
Boise, September 90, 1908.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-10-22
Iight for BlackfOOt.

All BlacktOOt was rejoicing
last night because there was
light. The electric current from
American Falls, which has
proved such a vast benefit to
Pocatello for long time, was
turned on to the wires that lead
to Blackfoot, and that city for
the first time was lighted by
electric light.
The current was turned on at
exactly 3:20 yesterday afte r.
noon by little Miss Cammie
Standrod, the daughter of Judge
Standrod of this city.
About one thousand lights
have been wired up in Blackfoot,
and last night the business and
dwelling houses were aglow with
the bright light given them from
the waters of Snake river al
American Falls, nearly fifty
miles away.
For the successful completion
of the line, much credit is dne tC
O. H. Tkidmore, who was super
intendent of general construc
ton, and H. I. Reynolds, super
intendent of construction of the
pole line.
Mr.. j. H. Brady of the Power
Light and Water company began
active construction work on th'
line on the first day of last June
EARLY in July everything wa
ready for the currentexcept tha
the factories in the east wer'
unable to deliver the machinery
at the time it was contracted 70
and the delay was necessar.
until this arrived, which it di
only few days ago.-Pocatell
Advance.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-10-22
PARKER.
The infant boy of Mr. and Mrs Ira
Poulton died on the It'll inst. age eleven
dove

The infant boy of Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
Poulton died on the 7tE inst age eleven
days.
A son was born to the wife of l. A.
Packer Mrs. D. V. Crapo, the attend
ing nurse reports all doing nicely.
Mr., Henry Stoddard Of Richfield,
Utah, has located on the Harshbarger
ranch.
Mr.. W. M. Davis has secured posi-
tion in the st. Anthony bank and is
making ST. Anthony his home
Mr.. John Palmer has begun the erec-
tion of home on the lot adjoining his
brothers on the south side.
The crazy man has left us. The
Deputy Sheriff and County Attorney
came down to investigate, but the
fellow has not been heard of since
The digging and hauling of the beet
crop is being pushed ahead and it is
oped this good h weather will last two
or three weeks longer.
Threshing is progressing, but it will
take the five threshing machines three
weeks to finish the threshing on Egin
bench.
Mr. II. w. Jackson has moved into
his new residence in town.
Mrs Ed Jones of Victor is visiting
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. w
Jackson.
Mr. Arthur Drummond of Oakley
Idaho, is here with his family and will
make this his future home.
Mr., Clarence Dayley will move tC
Hood River, Oregon, in few days
There is great demand for houses t(
rent
Miss Grace Carson of Albion is clerk
ing in Karlson's S store.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-10-22
Cash Racket Jim /.

A. J. Lewis, of the Cash Racket Store,
has been for the past week, putting up
supporters on every fence corner
throughout the surrounding country, in
the form of an advertisement. While
the sign not only strengthens the fence,
it tells you where to go to get wonderful
bargains for very little money doing a
good turn to the purchaser as we'll as to
the Cash Racket man himself. Jim is
rustler and will treat you in such a
manner that you will always be pleased
to call on him when in st. Anthony.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-10-22
Idaho Reform School
Trustees Receive Amended Deed
for Site and Warrant Issues.

Boise, Ida. Oct 15.-The board of
trustees OF the State Reform school to
be established at st. Anthony completed
its business and adjournment today.
The amended deed to the land to be
used as site for the school was received
and warrant was issued in payment
for the property
The board discussed various matters,
such as the kind of buildings to be
erected, etc. It was finally determined
to appoint sub committee, to make a
thorough investigation of the needs of
such an institution and have plans pre-
pared for the building or buildings
The committee consists of Gov. Morri-
son, Miss Scott, State Superint ntendent,
and Mrs. r. l. Nourse of HALEY
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-10-22
Stake Conference,

The quarterly conference of the Fre-
mont Stake of Zion will convene in
Flamm's Hall at Rexburg, Idaho, Satur-
day and Sunday October Gath and 25th,
1908. Meetings will be held Satu rday
at 10 O'Clock a. III. and p. IN. Sunday
at 10 o'clock a. III. and 2 p. m. 1t is
desired that there be good attendance
at these meetings. All ward and stake
officers are especially requested to be
present.
THOMAS E. BASSETT
JAMES w. WEBSTER
G. H. WOODMANSEE.
Presidency of Stake.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-10-22

J. G. Lewis is having erected large
building 40x125 which will be used for
the wagon and machine business. Mr..
Lewis conducted the machinery bust
ness this season from his shop on Main
street, but intends to run it on much
larger scale next year He will handle
the celebrated Mitchell and Shutter
wagons, and handle all kinds of farm
machinery, hacks, buggies, and ligh'
mountain wagons. The new building
is located on the corner of Washington
and Third streets.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-10-22
Bold Theft.

A young man from Wilford, by the
name of Lansing Brewer, came to ST.
Anthony the first of the week to
purchase a few goods and in some
mysterious manner got into a Mackinaw
coat which was hanging in front of the
High Quality store. The young man
was seen taking the coat and careful
watch was kept ON him while Mr.
Hughes was informed of the theft. The
young man was standing in front of
Burland's saloon when Mr.. Hughes
walked up to him, looked the coat over
carefully and asked the ppssessor of the
garment if he had 3d. 90 to- pay for same,
whereupon he was informed that the
coat was too small and that he could
take it with him. This Mr.. Hughes re-
fused to do and informed the bold young
man that he wanted the marshal, and
went to look for him. Young Brown
Immediately took the garment back
where he got it and hit the road for
home A warrant was issued for his
arrest and Sheriff Harrop went to
Wilford and brought the young man
back when he was taken before Justice
Antes and fined S.. 90 and costs.
We are told the yopng man has a
shady reputation and we hope this will
be lesson to better his condition.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-10-22

The Idaho Industrial School is with
out an occupant, Percy Gardner. who
was sentenced there until twenty one
years of age, succeeded in making his
escape last Saturday evening. We
would like to ask what business that
boy had that he was ont on the streets
until nine o'clock at night before he
was missed.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-08
Mayvels of Corn.

Thousands of practical instances could
be given tn show the value of improved
varieties of corn. For instance, one
southern Illinois farmer. more progress
i've than the rest. Was induced TO secure
enough improved seed to plant 800 acres
as Il result of his study of corn in the
Illinois College of Agriculture. These
800 acres outyielded all of the other fields
on his farm more than thirty bushels per
acre; aud. 50 far rs could be determined.
the fields of that entire section yielded
about thirty bushels per acre. This i'm
crease of yield meant total gain OF
about 1000 bushels. which represented a
cash value of about $1,000 that season.
As this increase did not represent an in
creased cost of production the gain was
pure profit. In another ease farmer in
central Illinois became interested in inn
proved seed corn through the school OF
corn judging in the Illinois Agricultural
college, He secured enough seed. grown
by a corn breeder. To plant eighty acres.
A. Il result he raised almost twenty five
bushels more per acre on this field than
where the ordinary seed was planted
COSMOPOLITAN.