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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-10-09
HISTORIC ALAMO IN DANGER.
Place Where Travis and His Little
Band Made Their Famous stand.

Band Made Their Famous stand.
The old Alamo in Texas is In peril.
The historic monastery fortress, dear
to hearts OF all Texans, around which
so many tragic and romantic tradi-
tions, true and fanciful, are woven. is
doomed. the victim OF an iconoclastie
commercialism.
An associa ton of eastern capitalists
are planning the purchase of that part
of the building not at present owned
by the State and the inclosing of the
grounds around the old mission. 1t is
not known for just what purpose the
place will be used. but IL is pretty well
understood the main object will be the
advertisement of some commercial
scheme.
The plan leaked out few days ago
and Immediately the Daughters of the
Republic of Texas banded together to
save the old relic, and issued an ap-
peal for financial aid
or all the many places in San An
tonic that are of historic interest, the
Alamo is the most important. Here
1t was that Col w. b. Travis and his
little band of 172 men held out against
the relentless Santa Ana and his army
Of $500 men for IL days and the fight
was only terminated when the entire
Texas force was strewn about the old
fortress. each man with u Mexican
dagger through his heart.
The Alamo ruins stand right in the
center of the town at one corner of the
military plaza The mission was or
iginally built by the Franciscan monks
In 1913, and it became military garri-
son In 1888 At this time the name
Alamo was first attached to 1t. Col.
Travis and his men took refuge In the
place during the war for Texan indie
pendence. and on Feb. %, 1896, the
Mexican force surrounded them and
began to lombard the old mission
The Texan heroes managed to hold
the Alamo until March q, when 1t was
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-10-09
SIR JOHN SOANE'S WHIM.


The Practical Joke IA Celebrated Man
Played ON Posterity.
one OF the most famous of postmor-
tenn Jokes was that perpetrated by the
donor of the celebrated Soane museum
OF pictures and other valuable obJets
Dart to England the late Sir John
Soane, who died In 1897. In his will
Sir John made provision for the open
Ing of three sealed eupboards on GER
tain specified dates In the presence OF
the trustees. In 1866, that Is to say
almost thirty years after the death of
the testator the first of the mysterious
receptacles was with much ceremony
and breaking Of seals opened In the
presence Of committee of men, with
the then president of the Royal acad
emy, Sir II. Grant, at their head. In
stead of a priceless treasure or some
evidence that would throw an entirely
new light upon some doubtful incident
In political history the contents of the
cupboard proved to be worthless ac-
counts, letters and stationery
Twenty years passed by. y:hd the in
terest that had smoldered after the
disappointment of 1866 was again
famed into flame at the prospect of
breaking the seals of the second cup
board. at which rite there were pres
ent among others DR.. Alfred Water
house, Il. A, and Sir (then Dr) B. w.
Richardson. Like the cupboard mention
ed in the we'll known nursery rhyme, Sir
Johns second cabinet proved bare"
of any sensation, the contents being
chiefly composed of letters relating to
certain long forgotten family quarrels
that had not even the merit of being
interesting If some of those author
iZed to be present at the opening OF
the third and last receptacle of mys-
terry were dubious about the profit that
would accrue by letting the light of day
fall upon the contents thereof after
sixty years darkness one at least, Sir
B. w. Richardson, looked forward
with unabated interest to that day in
1896 when the last seal would be
broken and the mystery solved, but he.
alas, died just two days before the
ceremony was performed. and the fact
that Sir John had played a practical
joke upon posterity was duly confirm
ed by the presence of a collection of
perfectly worthless letters and papers.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-10-09
Health Notes.

Fever bllsters can be gotten rid of
byihe use of powdered alum.
For bronchitis. take the dried leaves
OF common mullen plant; powder and
smoke IN a clay pipe.
Liquid carbolic acid. one-half drachm
to four ounces iodine will prevent the
discoloration OF the skin.
A little carbolic acid added To the
water In which burns. bruises and cuts
are washed greatly lessons the sore
ness.
Sulphur is system regulator, espe
cially when the skin shows need for
such, and is particularly adapted for
old chronic eases.
Camphor is generally considered as
depressant, and, being an anti-spas-
modic. is useful In collie, and Is always
the first remedy thought of in cases
OF cholera.
A simple remedy for softening and
whitening the hands consists In the
use of almond meal, eornmeal or oat
meal instead of soap, and then rubbing
them with lemon juice.
RefrIgerants.-The cooling proper
ties Of lemons, lines and apples are
well known. These are useful fruits
for hot weather and to protect against
heat-stroke. Apples are also laxative
and diuretic as we'll as refrigerant.
Diuretics the kidneys, the fol
lowing fruits have diuretic properties
and are therefore, used In kldpey dis
cases: Grapes, peaches, Strawberries,
whortleberrles. prickly pears, black
currants, and pumpkin and melon
seeds.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-10-09
The Lowe.t Form of nird.

There is d peculiar bird commonly
known as the "kiwi," its scientific
name being ApteryX mantelll. 1t is the
lowest form of bird which exists, but
is so scarce that scientists are happy
to get a specimen in any condition 1t
is absolutely without wings or tail. Its
legs are short, stubby, but very strong,
and are used by this bird for digging
The body covering is Il cross between
hair and feathers, a material which Is
very coarse. They can develop great
speed and make desperate fight when
attacked. Breeding them in captivity
has utterly failed, and only a few. mu-
seums can boast of specimen. They
are now very rarely found in the for
ests and swamps in the north of New
Zealand.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-10-09
OUR INCREASING TRADE.
Figures Show Growth In Exports to
China and to India.

Recent developments with reference
10 additional facilities for trade with
China lend interest to some figures
showing the growth of our commerce
Department of Commerce and Labor
through its bureau OF statistics. EX-
ports to China In the fiscal year 1903
aggregate about $19,000000. against
less than $4,000,000 In 1893. The to-
tai value of our exports TO China In
1903 exceed those of any earlier year
except 1902. when they were above
the normal by reason Of the light ex.
ports to that country In 1901, In which
year importations were greatly inter-
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-10-09

natural music. He said to a Chicago
reporter:
"When the first idea of rhythm came
to Adam as he was marching out of
the Garden of Eden it was in rag-time.
Before that there had been no music
IN his soul, but the serpent woke him
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-10-09
ChiId LABOR I'm New Yors,

From facts gathered in the last six
months the remarkable condition is re,
vealed OF the existence of more child
labor in New York City than III all the
States Of the South combined.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-10-09
CandeIaria Hall Saloon

Is wellsnown and finely furnished aud is the
most popular resort In Gaudearh. The hat Il
stocked with the choicest nud best brands of
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-10-09
Mint Report.

The government mint report puts
the gold production of the world since
the discovery Of America at S9,Sll.-
00O,0O0
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-10-09
LIQUORS AND CIGARS

To De md m lhe MNfkcI,
Mr.. Thomas viii condnct nothing but irst.
class house and cordial welcome Xill be *
tended To all guests
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-10-09

VIM, H, THOMAS, Prop'r.
The Proprietor ol-this Newly Fitted aud Com.
modions liall is now prepared "a furnish

with Hall which cannot be equnled IN south
western Nevada For terms, Theatrical Mana
gers Will address the Proprietor
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-10-09
PORCELAIN OF GERMANY.
Industry In the Kingd ON
of Saxony.

The manufacturer of porcelain has.
taken deep root In different parts of
Germany, according to the report of
Y. L. Harris. United States commercial
agent at Eibenstock. This Is especial
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-03-04
EASTERN
INVESTORS
IN
OREGON MINES
Pay for
AND READ IT

their name and address, and we will
make it our business to see that they are
given the best possible service. We
operate through personally conducted
excursion cars, and in fact give you the
benefit OF the latest conveniences known
to modern ~railroading. We have fifteen
different routes between the east and
the west, and are in position to give you
the benefit of the best combinations.
Write us and We will give you full par.
ticulars.
B. H. TRuMBuLL,
Conf Agent III. Cent. Railroad.
l42 Third Street, Portland, Ore.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-03-04
RICH STRIKE IN
THE
Two Feet Of Rich ore Opened
up for Sixty Feet.

l.. G. Beckweth, who has been in
charge Of the work on the Orleans prop.
erty, adjoining the Oregon King, left for
Portland Monday, being called there in
consultation with officers OF the com.
pany. lie refused to say anything
about the specific object Of the trip or to
give any details regarding the rumors Of
u rich strike in the mine.
The MINER learns from another source,
however, and a reliable n withall,
that the strike was made three weeks
ago; that up to the present time the
pay shoot has been opened up n distance
of sixty feet and there are AZ yet no
signs Of II pinching out. The ledge at
this place in the workings IL very wide,
over fifty feet. The rich streak averages
two feet in width and the ore assays M
high az $40 in gold per ton. The aver
age IL about half that sum.
Considerable stock has been sold in
this company and has been offered until
quite recently. Why the strike has been
kept n secret In u question that is puz.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-03-04
Col. Jay Nat Hudson, Lawyer.

Colonel Jay Nat Hudson is home
from the county seat, where he has
been trying several important cases
before the Circuit court. He won
everything he tackled and conf
dentially confesses that the law
IL really his specially, his long
suit, 80 to speak; that he knows
more about its intricacies In a min
ute than no does the newspaper
business In II decade, and as to black
smithing and surveying, they were
merely indiscretions of his early
youth, while mining promotion was
the amusement of an idle hour. The
appeal in the ease tried before just
tice Evans, In which he brought sui
for IA client and the other fellow got
the judgment, has not yet been heard
but he Is sure of reversing that freak
decision. He won the
for John Bolland against the
Keystone Bell company, and will take
the whole cheese, IL the Judgment is
not paid.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-03-04
MORE LAND OPEN FOR ENTRY.
Department Of the Interior,
United States Land Office,

La Grande Ore, Feb, o, 1908.
Notice il hereby given-That the
official plats Of the surveys Of Town
ships Nos. Z s. r. AZ E.. Z s. r.
4s +. and 6 s. r. 4S E., have been
received at this Office and the same
will be fled of record in this office
on Wednesday, the 18th day Of
April, 1908, and that on and after
that date this Office will be prepared
to receive applications for the entry
of lands In said townships.
T.. w. BARTLETT, Register.
s. o. SWACKHAMER, Receiver.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-03-04

on the Iron Dyke, sinking on the vein,
and at a depth of eighteen feet
struck the same grade Of ore as in the
other shafts. As DOT as a sufficient
depth has been reached, prosecuting will
be commenced and the mine will begin
shipping ore as soon as the smelter here
IL in operation.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-03-04
REDUCED RATES FROM THE EAST

Commencing February 10 and con.
tinuing until April 30, there will be low
rates from the east via the Illinois Cen.
trail railroad to all Washington, Oregon
and Idaho points. II any Of your friends
or relatives in the east are coming west
Will. these rates are in effect, give us
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-03-04
cling local promoters.

cling local promoters.
The Orleans 10 a parallel vein to that
in the Oregon King and is claimed to be
an extension Of the Golconda. The pro.
position was promoted by l.. V. Swiggett
in Portland, and it is reported that he
still holds q big block OF stock.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-03-04
Listen Lake Ready to Ship.

S'sFe" SS~S s~esSy S"'P'
The Listen Lake Mining company has
commenced work on another shaft
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14
SMALLER NEWS ITEMS

The music for the dance at the opera house this evening will be furn- ishSd by the Bisbee orchestra, of which Professor William J. Arndt is leader.
 Justice Mcdonald gave a Mexican eight days yesterday, who tried to take Constable Doyle's revolver away from him. The Mexican was drunk at the time, and put up hard fight.
 The city council did not meet last night for the reason that Mayor Muir head is out of the city, and a meeting cannot be called without his presence
 The contract between the city and the Bisbee Improvement company will be signed as soon as Mayor Muirhead returns to the city. It calls for a better street lighting system.
 Dr. Hart yesterday dressed a mans tongue that was badly bitten in a fight on the street The other feI- low had his ear nearly chewed of in the fracas.
 Billy Lange. who is hauling rock to Ill the hole under the bridge back of the fire house, was thrown from his wagon at the Tombstone canyon food gate yesterday afternoon, but escaped without injury.
 Many of the parents will be pleased to see that the teachers who are now teaching in the Bisbee schools will be retained for the next term.
 The grand lodge of Knights of Py- thias for Arizona convened yesterday morning at Yuma at 10 o'clock. Bis bee has three delegates at the grand lodge session. They will try to get the next session for this city.
 Yesterday was one of the warmest days so far this summer. People are preparing for hot weatber and re- frigerators will soon be worked over time.
 Local Workmen are on watch for a sWindler who is travelling over the country getting funds on the strength or having a membership card in the A o. U. W.
 B. F. Graham went to Fl Paso yes terday to look after Lucky Tiger inte,- ests.
 Mrs Stanbury is expecting her daughter soon from Texas.
 The order of the Eastern Star met last night in the Masonic temple.
 Tim Maloney, the saloon proprietor, was in the city yesterday from Doug. las
 Rudolph Smith is in the city from Douglas, visiting with old friends. The RathbOne Sisters initiated Mcs. LeRoy. of Douglas, Tuesday evening.
 Trouble is expected in Denso1 as a result of the attack made on the White House saloon by the editor of the Benson Press.
 The Cananea Consolidated Copper company will probably discontinue the practice of issuing statements of the conditions of the company'G af fairs.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14
CATHOLIC CONCERT TONIGHT
Excellent Program Will be Followed by Dance

ESceHent program VIII be Followed .. by Dance
 The program for the concert to be given by the ladies of the Catholic church this evening at the opera house is as follows: 1.-Oyerture, l. Hoffman, orchestra 2.-Vocal solo, "Oh. Restless Sea, -
 Miss NicsSle, Messrs, Griffith and
 Flanigan.
 3.-Vocal solo (baritone) Loves
 Sorrow" Mir. T. Leonard Morrill,. 4.-Vocal duett, See the Pale Moon,
 Mrs. Brophy and Mrs. Noble f5.-Saxaphone solo, Lakes of Ki!iar.
 ney," MT. Green. |6.-Humorous Sketch, "Playmates. '' { Messrs. Griffith, Graf, Kemp, Nor.
 Till, Flanigan and Sowle. 7.-vocal solo. (soprano) "The Shir of the Dead.' MT. W. P. Kemp. 9.-yocal solo, (soprano,) Sing. Smile
 and Slumber," Miss Dona Nickle
 with violin obligato by MT, T, L Morrill,.
 After the rendering of this excel lent program the floor will D. cleare: ! and a dance given.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14
Republicans Rue.

Republicans Rue.
 For the first time in many years Phoenix is having republican ad- ministration. Last Tuesday the new set of city officials went into ofhce, all of them being republicans except Councilman Dunlap and Treasurer Leonard. One of the hold-overs, coun- ciiman Sanders is a democrat. The new officials are as follows: Mayor Walter Bonnet; Councilman First ward-J. T. Dunlap; Assessor and Tax Collector-W. c. Foster; Marshal .. H. Kinney; Treasurer-Clay Leonard; Recorder-T. A Jobs; City Attorney--Thomas Prescott; Health Chcer-E. O. Plath.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14
scAscITY oE clTY wArER

At this season of the year the pres ent abundant supply of city water can only be maintained providing. the ut most care is taken to prevent 1nneees- sarv waste. caused by defective pipes or leaky faucets. All customers or me Bisbee Water and Fuel company, are warned rot to use water ether than for the purposes paid for. Under no con dition will irrigatins be toieratsi. Where a violation of the above proVis- ion is found to exist the company will shut of the water without notice and will not turn it on again during the season, except upoR payment Of an aa' vanced rate.
 E. 3 Mason, maT.ager April q, 1903. +29-lrn
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14
S BRIEF CITY NEWS x
Gym Dance Postponed.

In order to give those who wish an opportunity to attend the concert given by the Catholic choir this even ing, Mir. Hammer has kindly consented to postpone the regular monthly dance of the gymnasium until next Thursday night The ladies having this affair in charge appreciate very much the courtesy of Mir. Hammer in their be- half, and desire to thank him nest sincerely for his kindness.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14
COPPER QUEEN ARRIVALS

May 13, 1903.
 Frank g. Dudley. Sonora. Mexico. J. R. Carlisle. Sonora, Mexico. Robert Rae, MoreRci.
 Mrs. w. F. Wenthoif, Douglas. c. c. Spanlding, Los Angeles. C. ". Sutes, San Francisco Frank H. Hereford, Tucson VI R. Humphreys and wife. Pres colt.
 F. R Renshaw. Washington. James NJ. Wilcox, Mass, Michigan 4. P. Mas, Megannee, Michigan. J. Jackson, Chicago.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14
Piano 2 sHe5.

Piano Failed.
 At the orieus ,saloan last night piano, belonging to Gregg Summers was raffled oil. The last number ID the policy wheel drew the frlze, 1t being held by Alex Brown. The nun Der of the t;cket was 1Ot. Summers was hurt one year ago fast December He was ia a oaboose that tipped over near Forrest Siding. Summers lost one of his legs. and the etker was wired together with silver cords. lie has spent eight moatas in the coul- pany hospital.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14
Railroad Contractor.

Contractor Coleman, of Prescott, passed through Benson yesterday on his way to Cochise, where he will look over the route of the proposed rail road from there to Pearce. It is un- derstocd that Colonel Greene and rep reseptatives of the Southern Pacific will be at Cochise in few days to ar range for the building of the branch line into Bisbee and Naco. The road will be controlled by the Southern Pacific.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14
sarneY,s Movements.

Kid" Barney stated yesterday that he had changed his mind about going to California, and will return to Can anea in a few days to locate there. He expects to get match with some local fighter in about a month. There is now some talk of matching Strink- CT against Jack Gray for contest in this city.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14
Picture Machine.

At the opera house las5 night quite a number gathered to see the moving picture show. The most interesting series of pictures shown was the Jeff -Fitzsimmons fight which took place in Sar Francisco several months ago It showed every blow struck, and the movements of both men could be easily distinguished
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14

T. is the intention of the mana 3e- nent of the Copper Queen hotel 10 re- ceive regular boarders at that fayorite hostesry after May 18th. The rates have not yet been announced, but they will be reasonable. either by the month or week. The Copper Queen is one of the best hotels in Arizona. where every convenience is at ham, and where porters and bell boys will attend 70 every wish of guests.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14
Child tH.

Child iH.
 Superintendent Merrill. of the Calu- met and Arizona property, lief; the city yesterday for Los Angeles with a local physician, taking with them Mir. Merrill's youthful son. who was suddenly taken i'll Tuesday with spasms It is thought that the change will re- suit in the immediate recovery of the little one. The nature of the trouble seems to bafae the physicians.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14
Pictures of Bisbee.

W. R. Humphries is in the city again from Prescott and stated. yesterday that he will make Bisbes his perma- nent residence. He has with him some fine views of the city of Bisbee tttat are~ without doubt as large as any that have ever been taken in the territory. Humphreys is selling these for s5 each, which he says is hardly enough to cover the expense. Several Bisbesites are already leaving orders with him for the pictures.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14
AN EATAeLe POEM

Ina. Opera Club Cafe Is the talk of tre day, Along with mutton chop You can have Rainiers hop Private rooms fer ladies. Sweet music for bahless If locking fer better fare Trust yourself to our care No one can excel
 The goods that we sell OLLIE.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14
Yaquis at it Ass;n.

The newspapers report the Yaquis in Sonora to be again making trouble for the Mexican government. Like all the reports that have emanated from this source, the scene of action is To- cated in an isolated section of the country. In this section very little confidence seems to be placed in the report.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14
Good Tenplsrs Here.

Hon J. N. Glass. one of the fore most temperance lecturers in the west, wfn arrive in Bisbee in a few days for the purpose of organizing g lodge of the Good Templars in this city. lie is at present making a series of lectures in the northern part of tho territory and around Phoenix. There are at present large number of Good Templars in the city. beside a number of others who are ready and willing to join. While in this county, Mr. Glass will also organize a lodge n Tom mbstore.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14
VIII Be Big Event

Jack Bostcn of the Fourth of July committee stated yesterday, that those who are looking after the financial end of the celebration will be able to Eeep their promise that they will raise nearly $5,OO0 for the celebration This makes that Douglas s1,s00 look rather small. said he
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14
Several Fights.

Several Fights.
 Justice Brown put in the most of yesterday disposing of fighters. who did not go through the forma;ity of engaging a hall before settling their little difficulty. In each case they were given the proper sentences. Be side the fighter there were two Mex jeans arrested for being drunk and disorda.ly. They got theirs along with the rest
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14
ATTENTION.

Old soldisrs:-You are requested to meet at the office of Miller 6 wili- iams Thursday evening. May 18th, at .7:a0 o'clock. to make arrangements for memorial day 2t
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14

A large apd fresh supply of photo graphic materials, including develop ing powders. toning solutions. printing out papers and films. has just arrived at the Bisbee Drug Go.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14

When you are looking for a good smoke from a choice line of cigars, do- nestle, Havana or Mexican, look over the assortment at the Bisbee Drug Co.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-14

Ask your grocer for Eureka Lemon Vanilla Extract, only manufactured by 8. Maier & Co., Benson, Arizona 4-19-tf