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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-12-18
The Ribbon Fish.

Charles F. Holder, the naturalist be-
lieves that what people see in the
ocean and mistake for sea serpents
are really ribbon fish. This curious
deep-se sea fish often grows to a large
size. DR. Andrew Wilson, Of the Uni
versity of Glasgow, chronicles that
Lord Norbury, while travelling In the
Firth of Forth one day hauled up rib
bon fish which, when stretched upon
the deck of the ship, which was of
forty tons burden, was longer than the
vessel, or sixty feet in length Says
Mr. Holder: The fish Is literally like
a ribbon. Those handled by the
writer were beautiful dlaphanous crea-
lures, clear and jellylike. The color
was silver tinted with blues and
splashed with black tgerlike stripes.
The forehead is very high and from
the top of the head rise a series Of
dorsal splnes, eight in number. Vivid
coral In color which when erect re
semble pompons or a red name, giving
the fish a most fantastic appearance. !"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-12-18
BELIEVE IN "EvlL EYE"
How an Old Superatition Has Been
Revived in This Country.

RcNtNcu IN
"The spread of superstition is a
peculiar thing" remarked man late
ly returned from abroad. "One of the
oldest superstitions In the world is that
of the evil eye, prevalent to this day
to greater extent than anywhere
else In Italy and Sicily. In those coun-
tries, governed by one king. Il man
with an evil eye Is called jettatura,
and under that caption Theophile Gau-
tier wrote one of his interesting nov
els Lord Bulwer also handled the
subject of the evil eye In The Last
Days Of Pompeli
II was greatly surprised, however,
to find that this superstition had taken
strong hold on an American communi-
ty. At one OF the resorts which | Wis
tied | found the people generally be-
lieving that an inoifensive man Is
cursed with the evil eye. This man
lives alone All who pass him on the
street cross their fingers and expecto
rate. The people have not yet come
to carry the coral horns which the
Italians and Sicilians point at jet
tatura, and so they take this primitive
form of warding off misfortune when
the baleful eye rests upon them. a
pilot first told me of the man with
an evil eye. and his story was substan-
tiated by many others.
1T may be superstition remarked
the pilot, but | don't take any chances
When l pass him | cross my fingers
and spit He lives In little house by
himself. His family pensions him. foi
when he lived with his wife and was
in business with his brothers one mis-
fortune after another happened until
the family had lost almost everything
Once man was very sick, but had
about recovered, and the doctors had
pronounced him out of danger, only
they wanted some one to sit up with
the sick man for few nights. The
evil eye volunteered. At that time II
was not generally known that he had
an evlle ye. Although the sick man
had been pronounced out of danger, he
died the day after the evil eye had first
sat up with him. A restaurant keeper
made fun of the superstition. His wait
ers had always refused TO wait upon
an evil eye. Although the sick man
and chatted with the evil eye while he
ate. The next day he was taken Sc
riously i'll and did not rise from his
bed for three weeks. Shortly after
his business, which had been good, be-
gan to decline. and he was forced TO
sell out at great loss. | know of
many persons who have died or been
lamed because they looked on the evil
eye.
ITO such an extent has gross SUI
perstltion spread in an enlightened
country" continued the traveller, ac-
cordng to the New Orleans Times
Democrat, "it is interesting to observe
that this coast resort of which | speak
is full of Italian and Sicilian fishermen,
who have a monopoly of the oyster,
fish and shrimp business. No doubt
the superstition spread from them. At
any rate it is fact that the poor evil
eye leads miserable life because of
this revival of an ancient belief"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-12-18

and altogether more like the rolling of
cart over pebbly road.
The veteran, engineer bent his gray
head forward to listen, and very
grave look came over his iron face
whats up, Mr. Harrisonf' asked
Burt, feeling vaguely uneasy though
he hardly knew why.
But. before the old man could reply,
deep, booming sound, which came
rapidly nearer and nearer, followed
the mysterious sound.
All at once, the upper part of the
river channel, the bare gravel beds
of which had stood out glarlng white
all day In the burning sunshine, turn
ed black as ink; the hollow boom swell
ed Into deafening uproar and In
moment the whole country below them
was one foaming, leaping, roaring sea.
Burt and Hopkins instlnctlvely turn
ed to fly, but firm grasp pinned them
to the spot.
Are you mad?" asked the old man,
sternly. within five minutes all that
ground will be fathom deep In water,
with current that would sweep away
an elephant. Our only chance Is to
stick to the bridge. Perhaps the
water won't overflow it."
Cold comfort, certainly; but, as Har-
rison said, it was their only chance.
There had evidently been a very heavy
rainfall In the mountains, and the
rains and melting snow had brought
down the summer floods a fortnight be
fore their usual time.
TIE new bridge was now to be sub
mitted to an inspection far more
searching than that of the jolly, easy
going district commissioner, and If 1t
failed to stand the test, they were lost,
one and all.
Higher and higher rose the water;
more and more fiercely ran the furious
current The two young dandies, who
looked aghast at seeing the whole face
of the country below them changing
as If by magic.
High banks fell away like melting
SNOW: huge trees were torn up by the
roots. and rocky heights hacked into
notches like the teeth of saw. Great
houders fell laundering into the
swirling foam; mountains of gravel
were piled up where hollows had been,
and hollows gaped In the surface of
solid ridges.
Suddenly the fall of an enormous
| rock made an eddy in the current,
| which sent half dozen vast tree
trunks rushing straight at the very
| arch upon which they were standing.
Even brave old Harrison drew a
| auick breath as the mighty mass came
| charging on, and plunged, with a deaf
ening crash against the pier below.
But although they felt the solid ma
sonry shake under their feet with the
! shock. the bridge stood firm.
"Hurrah." cried the old engineer, a
few minutes later. The water hasn't
risen bit this last two minutes.
| think we've had the worst of it now"
| His practiced eye had not deceived
hiur. The food. as 1t spread itself
over wider and wider extent of eoun-
fry its force more, and by midnight
nil danger to the bridge was at an
end.
"Well, young gentlemen said Har-
rison with a piercing look at his two
pale and woe-begone companions, do
Won think my bridge too big now"
But the young gentlemen" made
no answer--Golden Days.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-12-18

His Needs Were Small,-Landlady-
What portion of the chicken would
you like, Mr.. Newcomers Mr.. New
comer-"oh, half OF II Will be ample,
thank you. u.'-Tit-Bits.
What Is 1t now. sergeantY" Sure,
It's the new recruit, sor O tould him
10 mark time In tn drill room til OF
COON back, and he's scratched up tn
face of the clock wild pencil, sor. -
Princeton Tiger
Salesman recommending blue neck
tie with large plnk spotsl' But
wouldn't you like one like that? I'm
selling a lot of them this year Sar
castle Customer-nd Very clever
of you, I'm sure. Harvard I.nmpoon
An unjust asperslon: Yes. our So
ciety's new president certainly Is a
busy woman. but they say she is neg
lecting her duties as Il wife and moth
err" THAT Is not true. | know for a
fact that she manages to see her ram
ilv almost every day."-Brooklyn Life.
Jimmy-Does your mother tell your
Johnny-Yes; but 1t isn't to please him;
it's only because there's no one else
around to tell it to.-Boston Tran
script.
Pat Dust landed, and seeing street
surveyors at work)-I say, Moike,
phwat be thin men dom? Mike-Oi
dunno, Pat; but OIL guess they do be
layin' wires fer tn wireless telegraph.
Judge.
"Now, Johnny" said the teacher, who
had been describing warship to the
class, "how is the deck dividedV "A
deck Is divided" replied the bright boy,
Into spades, hearts, diamonds, and
clubs. s."-Philadelphla Press.
Belated kindness: Mr.. Smith Qn
street car)-Madam, take my seat
Mrs. Jones (who has been standing hf-
teen minutes)--No, thanks. l get off at
| the next corner Mr.. Smith-That's all
right. So do I.-Chicago Journal.
Our honeymoon has been perfect.
hasn't 1t, dear?" "Yes, Clarence"
And you have nothing to regrety'
Not exactly, dear. Only l wa just
/ thinking that 1t wouldn't be novelty
/ next time "-Cleveland Plain Deal IT.
Hint for the housewife: To m Ike
an automobile salad-Take a pnemna-
tic tire. squeeze out the wind, W pc
/ dry, run 1t through the meat-chopEer,
mix with crushed stone, cover with
dressing oil of gasoline. sand. an !
/ traln-oil. and garnish with accident
/ policies.-Judge
Proved: Mother-"The whipping you
had yesterday does not seem to have
/ improved you. Your behavior has
been even worse to-day" Willie
That's what | wanted TO prove. You
said was as bad as | possibly could
be yesterday. knew you We're
wrong. Tit Bits.
Physlclan-"The truth can no longer
be hidden. madam. | am obliged to
tell you that your little son is err
weak minded; that is-well, 1t must
be said-he is an idiot" Mrs. Highup
How fortunate it is that we are
richl No one will ever notice it,
New York Weekly
Asks pardon: Warden-"He was the
coolest and most thoughtful convict
that ever broke jail" Jenkins-"That
sop Warden-"Yes. He left behind
him note to the governor of the
State beginning; 1 hope you will par
don me for the liberty I'm taking"
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-12-18
BAD for the Doctors.

"Mr. Gruff," said the old physician,
"why don't you let your son study
medicine? Make a doctor of him."
mo, sir" promptly replied the cid
man. MY motto has always been Live
and let live and want him to do the
same. e."-Philadelphia Press
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-12-18

Louis proper, dur
Ing the period Of
the Worlds Fair,
are grea ter in
number, and IN
many instances in
Importance, than
those that have
ever been held at
any other univeT.
sal exposition. in
Guiding the con-
crosses that have
bpan pHOmptpd nV
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-12-18
Love Not Necessary to Existence.

Any man or any woman may, CON-
trary TO received opinion, live TO ripe
age without loving or being loved in
the romantic sense. We are no more
predestined to romantic love than we
are to the smallpox or any other dis.
case,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-12-18
CandeIaria Hall SaIOOa

Is well-known and duely furnished aud is the
most popular resort in Candelnrin. The bar is
stocked with the choicest aud best brands al
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-12-18
DIRECTOR OF CONGRESSES.

There will He 256 Over Which How
ard ]. Rogers Will Preside.
The International congresses and In
ternational and national conventions to
be held at the Worlds Fair; or In St
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-12-18
Banks in Germany.

The aggregate capital OF 122 German
banking institutions is, according to
the German Economist, f354, ,2oO 900.
More than half of this capital Is locat-
cd In Berlin
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-12-18
How Related.

Harlow noticed you called Fred
brother" Does he belong to some
secret society that you do?
Shau0p-I don't belong to any secret
society. | call him brother because
my wife once promised to be a sister
to him.-Boston Transcript
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-12-18
CandclaIii1 HaI,
North Side of Main Street,
eANpElARtA, NFyAna.
VIM. H. THOMAS, Prop'r.
The Proprietor ol this Newly Fitted aud Com.
modious Hall is now prepared to furnish
Theatrical Troupes,
Dancing Parties,
Military Companies,
Political Clubs and
Secret Societies,
VIM. H, THOMAS, Prop'r.


With Hall which cannot he eqnaled in South.
western Nevada For terms, Theatrical ManH-
gers will address the Proprietor
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-12-18

II everybody told the truth in this
world what a miserable old place it
would be!
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-12-18
LIQUORS AND CIGARS

To he had III the Market
Mr.. Thomas viii conduct nothing but II tirst
class house, aud cordial welcome Will he TX
tended To all guests
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-01-09
Two Battles.

Porfirio Diaz gained national promi-
hence and won his spurs ut the battle
of Puebla. where the Liberal forces
made gallant but Intellectual stand
against the French who had invaded
Mexico for the purpose of erecting a
throne for Macmillan. Notwithstand-
Ing the fact that the Mexican forces
were defeated, their defense against
superior numbers was so gallant that
the anniversary of the battle of the 9Th
Of May became a national holiday in
Mexico.
A brusque American once asked the
president, "Why do you Mexicans cele
brate defeat when you know that the
French finally took Puebla?"
President Diaz, with a twinkle in his
eye. replied, perhaps we have initiated
the Americans even to the extent OF
celebrating our defeats, for have been
told that the British defeated the col
onists at Bunker Hill, and yet you built
a monument to commemorate the
event."
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-01-09

In the good old days when we were
greatly pestered by neighbours sow,
or mule, or bull, or dog, invading our
premises and taking unwarranted lib
critics we loaded the old shotgun with
powder and fat meat and, after serving
due notice upon said neighbor and said
notice being ignored, set out to uphold
the first law of nature. self defense.
The amount of execution that can be
done by wad of fat meat on top Of a
good charge of powder is amazing.
Wherever it strikes hair and hide dis
appear. 1t seldom If ever kills, but
leaves scars that time does not obliter-
ate. The fat being salty. causes excru-
ciating pain. which fingers long in
memory. and the stricken animal does
not offend again.
A tallow candle can be shot through
two inch oak board without injury to
the candle. In like manner tallow
bullet if driven by sufficient charge Of
powder would penetrate mans body
and grease him so we'll internally that
he would not care to go dueling again.
A glancing shot would pillow ugly fur.
rows in the skin.-New York Press.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-01-09
Searching For a Soul,

Before the astonished eyes of mum.
Der of Parisians singular funeral Ger
emory took place the other day.
A resident property owner in the Rue
Malte-Brun had just died. On the even
Ing of his death. when darkness had
fallen, his relations, five or six in num-
Der, each provided with lantern.
slowly made the circuit of the garden.
as if they were searching for something
in the walks. When they came to a
large heap Of stones. they turned each
one of them over and then re-entered
the house.
This curious procession is an old Nor
man custom. The dead person was a
native of the country near Gisors. Be
fore interring the dead it is necessary,
according to the tradition. to investi-
gate and see that the soul of the de.
ceased is not concealed in a corner OF
his property or under some rubbish.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-01-09
Met His Match.

That well known historical person
age. Augustus the Strong. ,elector of
Saxony, has furnished the subject for
many tale Of his wonderful muscular
power. We need refer only to one
characteristic story in which. however.
he met his match. On the occasion in
question he entered a blacksmith's
shop. To show his suit how strong he
was, picking up several horseshoes. he
broke one after the other, asking the
blacksmith whether he had no better.
When it came to paying the bill. the
Elector Augustus threw a six dollar
piece on the anvil. 1t was very
thick coin. The blacksmith took it up.
broke it III half, saying. Pardon me.
but have given you a good horseshoe
and l expect good coin in return
Another six dollar piece was given
him. but he broke that and five or six
others, when the Inundated elector put,
an end to the performance by handlE;;;;
the blacksmith lousd'or. pacifying
him by saying. 1.-The dollars We're prob
ably made Of bad metal. but this gold
piece. l hope, is good"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-01-09
u. M~.. .i.nans s.oars Converts.

"A. Muss aisnans Seoare Converts.
Europeans habituallyN forget that ev-
cry Mussulman 10 more or less Of Q
missionary-that is, he intensely de-
sires to secure converts from nom Mus
sulman peoples. Such converts not
only increase his own chance Of heav.
en-. but they swell his own faction. his
own army, his own means of conquer
ing. governing and taxing the remain
der of mankind.
All the emotions which impel Chris
tian to proselyte are in a Mussulman
strengthened by all the motives which
impel political leader and all the mo-
tives which sway recruiting sergeant,
until proselytism has become pas
sion, which wherever success seems
practicable. and especially success on a
large scale, develops in the quietest
Mussulman fury of ardor which in
duces him to break down every obsta-
Gle, his own strongest prejudices in.
cluded, rather than stand for an in
slant in neophyte's way. He wei
comes him as son, and, whatever his
own lineage and whether the convert
be negro or Chinaman or Indian or
even European. he will without hest
tation or scruple give his own child in
marriage and admit him fully. frankly
and finally into the most exclusive So
siety in the word.-Townsend's Brown
Man."
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-01-09
Sure of ADDlause.

That the theatrical claque is not con-
fined to playhoI.ses was demonstrated
beyond all shadow of doubt to the
teacher who was drilling the pupils for
the exercises in one of the public
schools.
The unresponsive bit of femininity
over whom the amateur coach" work
ed rejoiced in the name of Sarah.
When Sarah began to talk, all her
vocal organs took joyful holiday and
retired in favor of her nose. In vain
the teacher begged and implored
Sarah still chung to her monotone
Then the teacher threatened.
Sarah" she said. eff you don't try
to do better you will fail utterly, and
then how will you feel?"
"Oh, they'll applaud me, Miss
Brown" returned Sarah easily. my
mother is goin' to give my little broth
er Andy 10 cents. and if he don't begin
clappin' the minute l sit down he's
goin' to be strapped within, an inch of
his life."-New York Times.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-01-09
why Hindoo. Don.t G.. Mad.

Why are there so few lunatic asy-
lums and so small proportion of III,
sane persons in India? That is a ques
ton which many traveller has won.
deringly asked.
The Hindoos regulate their lives en-
tirely inaccordance with their religion
that is, their working, eating, sleeping.
as well as what we usually regard as
our life" in the religious sense of the
word. Everything is arranged for them.
and they follow the rules now just as
they did 1000 years ago. This constan,
observance Of the same rules for TWEEN
ty centuries has nodded the brains CT
the race into one shape. as it were. and
although their rites are queer enough.
yet there is but an occasional example
of that striking deviation from tho
common which is called insanity in
countries inhabited by the white race.
They are fatalists too. With them it
is case of what is to be will be-
carried to the extreme. This has ia
time given them the powei. to TAXI
things calmly and so freed them fro.
the anxiety that drives SO many whit,
men into the lunatic asylums.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-01-09
AaneA a.racss ana l,annsr a,r,ees.

A0ncA fF1Cos ana DaAno e rEte0o.
Any one who will take the trouble ia
compare the lunch and dinner menu
cards Of some Of the leading testan.
rants Of New York will make rather
surprising discovery. He will ascertain
that the prices on many dishes are cut
on the dinner card from 10 cents to 90
cents.
A gentleman whose curiosity was
aroused by'this singular practice to the
extent that he went to the head waiter
for NOR. satisfactory reason than the
table waiter could advance was given
this explanation:
"You See" said the waiter. 1.-THE gen
erality of men don't care for a heavy
lunch. One dish and a glass Of milk or
cup Of coffee, with bread and butter,
are sufficient for them; consequently to
prevent them from getting off too
cheap we have to put up the price Of
single dishes. AT dinner time 1t is diff,
ferent. A man wants number of dish
es for dinner. and so we can afford to
make our meats and fish cheaper"
But do you think that is exactly
Honest? Why not? 1t is always
honest to take what people are willing
to pay you for what you have to sell. is
it not?"-New York Times.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-01-09
A Measure of Distance.

A northern sportsman went alligator
hunting in Florida. and. as often hap
pens with the unnitiated, he got lost.
1t was near night. and he was at a loss
what to do Presently he met man
riding a COW. says the Indianapolis
Journal.
Can you tell me how far it is to
Miami?'
"Waal. reckon it's about two
whoops." the man answered.
>" "Two-what?
The man seemed to take this as chal.
longing his veracity. for he looked
questioningly at the palmettos and
prickly pears beside the path. then be.
gan to scratch his head
"P'r'aps hit may be slnitch fur
der he admitted. "but low hit ain I
morn two whoops an holler."
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-01-09

N"'ite' is hereby given that thai certain Mort
gnge executed and delivered bv VIM James,
mor"agor T., D.cring Harvester Company. u
co pa :, 1T rshi dated on the a3rtl day OF January
A. y. 1862 and Iied .or record IL, the office
Ut the Register OF Deeds oi, the County of Penn.
binn md State Of North Dakota ~ ~. 9th la,
OF JaliaAry. 1902 al $3.50 u'ci.,,k n. ~. and re-.
corded IN Book 81 OF Mortgages n page a.. and
which suid mortgage wur Ihei eater assigned by
Ghar.es Deerilis James i,eering and Richard F..
Howe. co pnrtners. doing business under the firm
name OF Deerinp Harvester nnmpany 10 Internai.
iCnal Harvester Compyn, oi Amerii,l a. rorIor.
auoE organize and existing under the laws OF
dated on the l1,h day Of October. \. ~ 1879 .nti
duly recorded in tho Office OF the sui. Hr.i~..,
OF Deeds in and Tor the said couuty"r i',t.h!n..
Qchef. A. D. 1902, at II. AS am. in lsn,k Is ni
Mortgages on page Sand VIII he To-, {. red y
| snle ol the premises in smcn nlur..,,.. ni.,,
Cour h use in the City OF Pemi,il,n, u, L., oun.
y q i'.mbina and State of North Ds,ol N, HE
io''' OF l O'Clock p. m. on the 10Th dry OF Janl.
my isos 70 satisfy the am"''i,. ",'.. H.. rni,i
mortgage OH the day OF SAFE. A P.,w,ru A't.r
Eey from the International H .rv,el..r Z n i, a.
OF America Ia It's attorney, Lrws I tla,.,l m,
10 ioreclose SAID mortgage has he, ;.u.i ., cord
said. -
The premises described in raid NOR ..:.sr and
winch VIII De sod 10 satisfy The same are de-
three l.. 3 in clock thittytwo, 81 in iii, orig.
lual ,"wns!te OF Bathgure according TO the re-
c"rGt q plat thereof on file in the Office o. the
Register OF Deeds i'll and lpr Penlhna County,
Norlh Dakota. aud also lois NUM- e,ed thirteen
aud Tour Gen. IL and H. III BLOCK numbered nine.
G :, Ell. - IN me Town oi h.milton Fembi,n
Ia'unt. Norm DakOla, and lh:.L no action or
proeer ing ~ law ut otherwise l;l been ha for
lie I" ec,I'n otsaid debt amy parl lncreoI
.Irnt er Will be ans on -ncll mortgage al
TIE dat ~! above mtntJonr HE sum q
hree thousand. six H,n-d red, Twenty aud 40
o. S3 62U.4U. Dollars.
lnternnlIonal Harves err Company
OF America.
BY Lewis T. Hamilton. 1t. At.orn,y
aWd Dec 4ih, l9O2. Fargo y. u.