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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-06-19
"And consequently 1t has never been
given away!'

given awayw
"At regular intervals" insisted.
well" she faltered. IL don't un-
derstand." But fancied she did.
''If you study the words carefully
| began, when she interrupted me with
solemn expression.
Besides" she cried, even If the
condition could be fulfilled
"It could" | answered.
"Eyen them" she continued, haven't
any of it's owners either lost Or
"They have never lost the Tails
man." F*Iz
"Ahv said Theodore, 'it must be a
very wonderful thing II 1t always
keeps away tears <g 4
you mustn't judge by its present
effect" l urged, and she became sud
denly indignant
"What do you mean?" she demand
ed.
81 fancied there were tears tn your
eyes"
"Why should there beF'
"Why 2? whispered, drawing closer.
"If only the Talisman might do as
you say," she murmured. 81.
MY father gave it to my mother '
| explained. @
"Then he didn't keep It,"
"The whole includes the part, you
understand. He gave her the ring; she
gava him back herself"
"And-and yet he lost her." mur-
INJURED Theodore.
"Yes. he lost her. f
"And suppose for all their leye,
there were tears now and them she
suggested
"Ah, we'll"
80 that your Talisman was Of very
little effect" said Theodore.
Perhaps" | urged, "the translation
was not literal; but anyhow, you need
not be afraid to accept It,"
at isn't that l am afraid" she ex-
claimed; but still she held out her right
hand once more, and the ring was In
her fingers.
"You are not going to give 1t back to
me-" expostulated.
why, yes" she returned, and felt
compelled to take it in my hand. For
n few moments IL stood gazing at 1t, n
little foollshly perhaps, then | looked
into. her face.
.vrhe tears should be as few as
could make them Taco said.
20, l know, / know" she faltered.
Don't you Think you can change
your mind." / urged, and she met my
eyes with an expression half perplex-
ed, half indignant. In her own there
were still traces of tears; some sensl-
tive chord had, perhaps, been touched,
of which | had no perception.
"Change my mindr' she cried.
Let me give and keep
81 thought you would like to put 1t
on" said Theodore, and ms | took her
left hand and pushed the ring over her
third finger, 1t seemed that the Tails
man began to take effect at once, for
her tears dried like April rain, and no
sunshine was ever brighter than her
smile. But Theodore insists that her
TalIsman is something different alto
oetber--Detroit Free Press.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-06-19
WOrld'a Eair Slang.

One of the enduring effects of the
Chicago fair in 1893 was the amount
of slang originated here The Philadel-
phia Centennial is indissolubly con.
nected in the minds of many persons
with the disappearance of. Charley
Ross, and from that exhibition dates.
practically, the host of jokes that have
flooded magazines and enlivened the
stage on the slothfulness of Philadel-
phia and Philadelphians. 49,.
Now, St...Louis, in anticipation of
the opening of the Louisiana Purchase
exhibition, has been Furnishing. up
some OF the recent slang of the Mis-
sissippi valley, and some of the items
may be obtained from advance sheets.
so to speak.
What is called in Chicago a dead
one" or sleeper" is in st. Louis a
Grape" The St Louis version of the
expression 'the real thing" for a pret.
ty girl is "a swell doll" A crown
guy" is policeman, "gitney" is a
nickel, and mugs landing" is the
Union station.
st. Louis has large Southern and
Southwestern population. The South
west has, in recent years, superseded
the West very generally as the start.
ing place Of most American slang. and
st. Louis has some geographical advan.
tages in this respect that are not likely
to be obscured by the action of any OF
its up-to-date citizens l
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-06-19
HAS BUILT A PALACE FOR DOGS.

A $4,000 building for dogs has been
completed mt Mrs. p A Valentines
summer home, at Lake Oconomowoc.
Wis. 1t is almost palace, but not
withstanding this. its comforts will be
shared by the plebeian watch dogs of
the place, as well as the high-priced
purps that have won blue ribbons at
bench shows. The temperature of the
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-06-19
THE TALISMAN.

~ON~oONNO@~~~N~~~O
~ Il course, its intrinsic value is
II u very slight" | said, ne Theodora
stood holding the ring in her
right hand.
is that why you are Offering it to
meT' she demanded, glancing up
abruptly.
Because" | explained, ''it is sup
posed to bring the owner all manner
Of luck"
"Then," cried Theodore, 1T is a kind
of charm!
"a talismanr' au4
"What is it supposed to doy'
"Oh WE'LL the idea used to be that
1t received influence from the plan
cts
Il wonder which planet" asked The
odora
''The stone is green" | answered.
"and green was the color Of Venus,
you know. Anyhow, it is supposed to
protect your house from yisitations Of
evil spirits"
Your house." she demonstrated.
1T Is the same thing" l insisted
and Theodora's face grew rosy red.
"Oughtnt talisman to have some
mysterious writing on it?" she asked
Every occult condition is fulfilled"
I assured her and she carried the ring
to the window But after an endeavor
to read the words which were minute
ly engraved on the inner face of the
sigh. Taking the ring from Theodora.s
hand | held 1T in more favorable po
sition.
''"ro give and keepp she read, then
turned her head with an inquiring ex-
pression 'Is that rightY' she asked
quite right" l answered, and
shlyered as her hair brushed my
cheek.
DO you feel cold?" she asked, look
ing at the fire.
Not in the least"
II will ring for Edwards to put some
more coal on" she suggested, going
toward the bell.
you haven't made out all the words
yet" 1 insisted, and after a momen-
tary hesitation she returned to my
side.
1T is extremely ridiculous" she ex-
claimed, because how can you give a
thing and yet
''It must be done In order to bring
out the full virtue of the charm
But If you give 1t away"
Precisely what l am endeavoring to
dor
"Then how can you keep it?'' Theo-
dora demanded.
Suppose you try TO read the re-
naming line" | said, but she read 1t
cautiously to herself before repeating
1t aloud. l saw her lips moving.
'To give and keep;
Nor lose nor weep"
she read
1T is supposed" | explained. Ito be
n translation Of an old English couplet.
and you perceive that the last line CON
tains the moral
"And the first an impossible condi-
ton"
81 assure you 1t is perfectly simple"
| insisted.
"In the Greek Kalends,' said Theo-
dora, with n smile.
much sooner, | hope"
"WhenT' she asked turning away
her face. 5
III 1t Is left to me, | should say n
month at the latest IS
Turning to face me again, she held
out the ring at arms length.
II shall refuse to have anything to
do with It," she cried.
Why" | asked.
"Oh! detest things l cant under
stand"
you ought to try to have more
faith" | urged
'In what?" asked Theodore.
"In me. Of course. promise, II you
take 1t, the ring shall bring good for
tune"
Il was thinking of you.' she mur-
INJURED, "at the moment
"Then the spell begins to work" |
exclaimed. What better luck could
II bring than to make you think OF
me?"
"To me or to you? she demanded.
"To both; at present 1t Is neither
yours nor mine"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-06-19
PAINTING THE WORLD.
Indian Legend of the Way Spring
Came Into Existence.

Once, long before there were men In
with snow and ice.
White and frozen lay the rivers and
the seas; white and frozen lay the
plains. The mountains stood tall and
dead like ghosts in white gowns
There was no color except white in all
the world except in the sky, and 1t was
almost bfack. AT night the stars look
ed through it!like angry eyes
Then God sent the springrdown into
the world-the spring with red lips and
curing yellow hafrs -, - =
In his arms he bore sprays Of apple
blossoms and the first fiowers-crocus
anemones and YiQlets, red, pink, blue.
purple, violet and yellow. aet.- :
The first animal to greet the spring
was the white rabla. The spring
dropped. q. red ycrQeus on his. head, and
.ever since then all white rabbits have
red eyes. ~-4s,
Then the spring dropped q blue VIC.
let on a~-white Nifd, the first 6ifd to
greet the spring, and that is the way
the bluebird was made. Ever since
then 1t is the first bird to arrive when
the spring comes down from heaven.
SO the spring went through the world
Wherever he tossed the leaves from
his fragrant burden the earth became
green. He tossed the blossoms on the
frozen seas, and the ice melted, and the
fish became painted with all the tint
of his flowers. That is the way the
trout and the lninnows and the salmon
became gaudy.
Only the high mountains would not
bow to the spring. So their SUBMITS
remain white and dead for they would
let the spring paint only the sides. -
The snow owls and the white geese
and the polar bears fled from the
spring, so they, too, remain white TO
this day. - -. "a ! ~ :.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-06-19
The Wall of severus.

The wall OF Severus, separating Eng
land from Scotland, was thlrty-six
miles long and guarded by twenty-one
forts. 1t was twenty feet high and
twenty-fopr feet thick, and to the north
was protected by moat forty feet wide
and twenty feet deep.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-06-19
GOODNIGHT.

The day has gone to sleep, within the
wales,
Shadows are Graded in the em'rald
grass.
And on the heights the roseate sunset
pales,
And from the clouds the crimson colors
pass.
Good night, sweet day! The stars come
out on high.
To watch the pathway which your
footsteps trod
And pave with vastness the great deeps
of sky,
And bring our souls in fuller touch
with God.
Los Angeles Times.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-06-19

When a woman you never saw has
her back turned toward You. in nine
teen times In twenty, when she turns
around, she Is a disappointment.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-06-19
High freight Rntes.

1t costs almost twice as much to
send boxed goods from New York to
via London, the Suez Canal, Hongkong
and Yokohama by steamer.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-06-19
complimentary.

He Cat the art exhibition)-wel how
do you like Browns picture?' -
She-'rhat one? Why, I thought It
was yours! Very bad. isn't it?.-Punch.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-06-19
CandeIaria Hall Saloon

Is we'll known and finely furnished and is the
most popular resort in Caudelaria. The bar 10
stocked with the choicest aud best brands OF
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-06-19
LIQUORS AND CIGARS

To be had in the Market.
MI Thomas will conduct nothing but II rst.
class house, and cordial welcome will be ex.
tsnded to all guests
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-06-19
C1ndGIaIiIa Hall,
North Side of Main Street,
9.NpErARA, NEVADA.
WIN, H. THOMAS, Prop'r.
The Proprietor OF this Newly Fitted and Com.
modous Hall is now prepared TO furnish
Theatrical Troupes,
Dancing Parties,
Military Companies,
Political Clubs and
Secret Societies,
With Hall which cannot be equalled in south.
WIN, H. THOMAS, Prop'r.
The Proprietor OF this Newly Fitted and Com
modous Hall is now prepared TO furnish

With Hall which cannot be equslled in south
western Nevada Rar terms, Theatrical Mana.
b ~ .rn address the Proprietor
The Seattle Republican., 1903-11-13
PRICE FIVE CENTS

In the death of Senator Ed. S. Ham
iton of Tacoma the state loses one of
its brightest and most active men
During his three weeks illness numer-
Gus inquiries were almost daily made
of his condition by all classes of bust
ness men in Seattle and every one eX-
pressed the hope that no fatal results.
would be the outcome of his illness
thus showing him to have an army Of
admirers in this city, the commercial
rivalry between the two cities to the
contrary Notwithstanding. Ninety
nine per cent Of all of the citizens of
Seattle have repeatedly declared that
if Seattle man could not be elected to
the United States senate they were for
Hamilton in preference to any other
prime of what promised to be long
and useful life by Him who doeth all
things well, and while we mourn his
loss let us hope that in home eternal
in the heavens happier and more use
full existence is his reward The death
of but few other men in the state would
have brought more general grief all
over the state than that of Ed. Ham
ilton Believing he possessed an iron
constitution he doubtless overtaXed
his system in his eagerness to reach
the topmost round of the ladder of
fame, which at the time Of his death
he seemed to be making such splendid
headway in ascending. The accom-
panying portrait was used in these col
umns early in last September to an
nounce his candidacy for United States
senator. and but two months thereafter
it is used to announce his death. Truly
in the midst of life is death.
The Seattle Republican., 1903-11-13

ton, but would willingly and warmly support him
(Morrison), has not withdrawn from the for
mayor and if it be true that he has been grossly de
ceved by the mayor it is barely possible that he will
do so until he has ben defeated in the convention
and if the successful candidate be Mayor Humes, he
might not then lay down. Morrison is prince
of good fellows, able and of most won
derful executive ability and would make Seattle
ideal official, politician though he may be. He has
always been busy business of Seattle and IN that
instance would be great improvement over the pres
ent chief executive who has done other kind of
business since he has been in the state but office graft
The Democrats have already opened campaign head
quarters but that has little political significance.
Its foregone conclusion that they will either
mate for mayor William Pigott Senator William
Hickman Moore, with the odds quite in favor Of the
former. Ii the Democrats successful IN anything
it will only be for mayor and that only under certain
conditions and therefore, if they wise they will
concentrate their efforts to capturing that particular
Office 1t is limited that W. D. Hofus might be induced
to enter the contest for the Democratic nomination for
mayor and if nominated would be willing to put at
least $4,000 in the campaign. That's always strong
persuader in Democratic convention and if the
port be true Mr. Hofus is already factor in the fight
The mayoralty fight has so completely overshadowed
everything else that the other places the ticket
seldom if mentioned 1t is believed that Corpora
ton Counselman Gillian will be unanimously re-nom-
mated and then elected by greater majority than
before.
Comptroller John Ripinger will have opposition.
Grip as he is known among his friends seems to not
have an enemy in the county and he to be almost
popular among Democrats Republicans.
Matt Gormley barred by the charter from succeed
ing himself but it to be generally conceded that
Sam Rathbun whom Gormely succeeded will succeed
him. Gormley, while Gormley is slated for county
treasurer.
The Seattle Republican., 1903-11-13

name there would be nothing more to it, he would be
nominated and irrespective of whom the Democrats
nominated as an opponent he would beat them by not
less than 5000 plurality.
Not having succeeded in getting fat federal job
promised him by the powers that be, Thomas Jefferson
Hmes he of wide open policy fame, has about decdeo
that the best thing for him to do to try to hold on TO
what is something of surehing and he therefore, is
again in the hands of his friends. Some weeks ago.
if is renOred that he quite forgave Sam Piles for de-
feating him from getting the King county endorse
men for governor 1900 and agreed to support Ples
for United States SENATOR il he Piles, would agree 10
make him, Humes, mayor again and later on give MN
a Job when he, Piles, elected to the senate. "A
bargain so goes the story, was struck and now II IS
being freely peddled about the streets that Humes Is
Piles candidate for mayor and men and potlcans are
talking Humes for mayor today that were cursng him
as well as working against him two years ago. both at
the primaries and at the polls Truly doeth politics
make strange bedfellows.
Sbould Navor Humes be so unfortunate to get
the nomination at the next municipal convention and
should such a Democrat as William Pigott be NOM
mated by the Democrats it is the concensus OF OPINION
among both Republicans and Democrats that Mayor
Humes would be beaten by not less than 2Ooo purahy
But from such defeat, it is currently reported the
mayor and his friends hope to extract much pohtcal
advantage If defeated it is their intention to lay the
blame at the door of Senator John L. Wilson, and that
too whether he did or did not have anything to do with
it. and then use it against Mr. Wilson in the county
primaries and subsequently in the county convention
in order to stampede it into nsructmg the legislative
nominees to support Mr.. Piles for the senate as ne
NAV direct It's desperate game, but o. H. IL IL only
wins If not defeated he will have the office for coun
ty convention
Hon. Ellis Morrison who expected to fall heir 10
Mayor Humes mayoralty following, for the mayor
promised him on his honor it is said that under no
circumstances would he be candidate for re-nomina
The Seattle Republican., 1903-11-13

name there would be nothing more to it, he would be
nominated and, irrespective of whom the Democrats
nominated as an opponent, he would beat them by not
less than 5000 plurality.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-12-02
"rhe LlttIe Georala Maanei.o

Annie May Abbott, "the Little Geor-
gia Magnet" appeared at Bells Hall last
night before fairly good audience. The
performance was certainly we'll seasoned
with mystery. Some claim Miss Abbott's
power lies in the fact that she compels
those against whose strength she is
pitted not to resist her and that in reality
her power is exerted against no opposing
strength. The exhibition, however, did
not bear this theory out. The strength
OF the men was unGuestionably overcome
by some means, but their features gave
abundant evidence of brave attempt at
resistance on their part. Ten men failed
to lift her; and while her effort to raise
the ten men was not clear success, vet
movements of the chair, with ten men,
averaging $50 pounds each, showed the
exertion of great power Of some kind.
It's claimed by some that the whole per-
formance was stupendous farce. If so,
then it is 80 neatly concealed as to render
itwell worth seeing. Miss Abbott pos
sesses nnquestioned hypnotic powers,
but not over everybody. She, like ali
bypno otists, must have "subjects'' who
will follow her instructions until under
her power, when she ceases to "roquest'
and issues "commands."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-12-02
Child Lost In Forest.

Norfolk, November 30.-A special
from Greensboro tells down to the most
minute details the tale of "Babe in the
Woods" Emily Shoffner, three-year-
old girl, who was lost in a forest for
three days, was found to-day half frozen
and half starved. After being revived
she pluokily told of her adventure, Last
Friday morning Phillip Shoffner, o
farmer, started to market, and the child
followed the wagon. Her parent did not
know this, and the child got lost in the
forest. That night searching party
secured the country and to-day the girl
was found in thicket ouddled up under
a tree.
The baby told an intelligent story Of
her adventure, saying she had been
walking in a pine tbicket calling for
mama and papa, and when she could not
find them or the "big road'' she went to
sleep. She had been walking, she said,
when she was not sleeping. It is re-
markable that the child did not freeze to
death, as the weather had been bitterly
cold, and she was barefooted, bare
headed and wore only summer clothes.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-12-02
Death Of James King.

Death OF James King.
News reached Walhalla last Friday of
the death of one OF Oconee's Oldest citi-
zens--James King, of Mountain Rest.
Mr.. King was "a years of age, and his
long life was one of activity and use sul-
ness. He was member of the Raytist
church, o Christian gentleman, a model
oitizen. During the entire war he served
faithfully the cause of the Southern Con-
federacy. In 1874 he was happily mar
ried to Miss Martha j.. Mcclure, who, at
the age Of 81, survives him. To this
union six children were born, four of
whom are Iiving--Louis A. King and
Mrs. A. III. Brown of Mountain Rest,
VIM. King of Texas, aud Mrs. b. #.
Douthit. who lives near Seneca. Mr..
Kings entire life was spent at Mountain
Rest, he having been born within mile
OF his late residence. Thoroughly honest
In every respect, always industrious and
economical, he brought around him and
his the comforts of life and educated his
children to the best of his ability in the
country schools. To these he leaves
legacy of honor and a good name, and
each is following in his footsteps To
the sorrowing family goes out the SYM
pathy of many friends throughout the
county, to whom the hearty hand-shakes
Of "Unole Jimmie King were plea
sure. His remains were laid to rest at
Double Springs last Saturday.