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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-02-05
AN OLD, OLD FLEET.


Among some of the earliest fleets
mentioned in history was. one built
by the clever Phenician shipbutlders
for Sennacherib, King of Assyrla,
seven hundred years before Christ or
over twenty SIX hundred years ago. 1t
seems that this king had a. much
dreaded rival in a prince of Chaldea
named Suzub. This prince lived in
the marshes in very un-get-at-able
place on some small island of the Per-
sian Gulf from which Sennacherib
decided TO GUST him; and though Sem
nacehrib and his people. lived far in
land, he conceived the bold design Of
making an attack on Sdzub with a
feet brought by him from his own
country. For this purpose he ordered
the Phenicians to construct tall ships
after their country" meaning model
led like their own vessels, and to man.
them with sailors from Tyre and ST.
don.
This fleet, when ready, sailed some
distance down the Tigrls. which YOU
will now find on the map of Turkey
in Asia Then the 'shipsM JUST th4hk
of itl-were transferred overland. pro.
badly by means of wooden rollers, all
the way to the great thorQughfare of
the country, the big canal of Babylon.
There the soldiers of Sennacherlb
were put on board, and ,,tin. feet sail.
ed down the. canal to the Euplirates
River. After much voyaging, the
ships, with all the troops, wound their
way through the marshes which We're
at the mouth of the Euphrates.. and
came into the Persian. Gulf. This was
indeed, a wonderful undertaking TO
those land-bfed people, ana much
doubt was In many minds rs they yby-
aged down. Offerings Of lsfilt,- ge,iea
Images of ;ships and .-'i@hos.. ., el.,.
thrown into tina water for Ea,. the sod
of the. sea, whose aid they. hoped
would decide the contest III t1iilr ld'
vor. Fortunately, :after nniny itia!s
and hardshlps, their efforts were in,
the end successful ana SpEtb WAS.
obliged to fly from. his. strcngho'd AID
leave everything in the 'la'ds~ II fha
conqueror 49, ~
1t is sometimes .eaS,er 10 apoloelka
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-02-05

and the honeymoon begins the Any happily married
couple of dozen standing will doubtless acknow-
edge that the first weeks of their welded life those
which most uncomfortable. The realizes that
he Is bound for good and ALL while the BRIDE cut adrift
from her old life is and shy with the sensations
of cat in strange garrett plentiful of good
humor is excellent part of the equipment we'd
ding journey. Annoyances vanish a laugh and If one
make merry mishap 1t be such. Men
like to be amused and woman with strong sense
humor has immense advantage who Is less
gifted AS rule abhor tears; they either distress
them beyond measure. or they make them angry and
neither phase of feeling pleasant themselves or 9th
ers matrimonial barometer sets for rain most
men bolt, If possible
The honeymoon must inevitably disclose many hitherto
unsupported phases of character The
handed to degree change Into the husband
haggles hotel bills and begrudges his wife
her upon damp chilly day The girl has been
dainty rosebud may be careless untdy when
forced to depend entirely herself The has
the waiter and scowls at his wife the dinner
Is to his taste.
The true secret of happiness In marriage as In most
relations Of life is unselhshness To eecua this must
mutual but when 1t all side 1t enables its
possessor keep peace, which is much and besides 1t is
which seeketh her only scarcely be considered
genuine affection and the golden for young married
pair is "in honor preferring another"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-02-05
Rent as an Index to Income

In establishing basis of taxation In
view of the introduction of the in
come tax In France, revenue official
of the city of Paris has drawn UP the
following estimate; Those who pay n
rent of $2Go are considered to be In re-
ceipt of an income of $1,000; those pay
ing $1,000 are supposed to have $4,000.
and those that pay $4,000 will have 10
pay tax on an income of $4,000.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-02-05
RlSKED ALL FOR THE NEGRO.

Jonathan Walker. known as 1.-THE
Man with the Branded Hand"
The twenty-ffth anniversary Of the
death of Jonathan Walker, "the man
with the branded hand" made famous
In song and story, was commemorated
In Evergreen Cemetery, Muskegon,
Mich. where a monument stands to
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-02-05

where he remained for several years,
telling details of the slavery question.
In 1853 he settled in Muskegon Coun-
ty. Mich, and there died in 1878. The
following year monument was erect
ed to him.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-02-05
Whv Shs I,aff.

What! going to leave all
ready? Why. you have not been here
week!
Maid-I know 1t, mum; but l can't
stand 1t here. Things run too smooth
like, mum.
Mistress-Why, what can you mean
Maid-You see, mum. | has always
been In places where they keep three
servants.
Mistress oh, you are lonesome,
them
Maid-No, mum, not lonesome; but,
you see, l misses the confusion.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-02-05
TIE MONROE DOCTRINE.
by WhifeIas Reid.

The things that made the Monroe
doctrine have disappeared. Under such
circumstances it may be easy after
awhile for us to look over the Monroe
doctrine again in the light Of The pres
ent situation of the American continent
and of our present necessities. We Will
certainly not abandon It; but we may
find, If nobody is opposing us, that per
haps its extension quite so far beyond
the original purpose Of Mr.. Monroe and
Mr. Adams as the feryor Of our patriots
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-02-05

This smart little hat is intended for
wear with shirt waist and tailor-made
gowns. or hand plated rice straw,
black velvet ribbon is the sole trim.
ming The Tam o'shantar crown ex-
tends almost to the brim and bow
Of the velvet rests on the hair.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-02-05
Effect of Nigh Heels.
M Klanainu Years.

No Klapsina Years.
Claude-Miss Thirtyodd seems TO
hold her age well.
Maude-Hold her age, Why she
hasn't let go Of single year since
she's been twenty -fve!-Baltimor
Herald
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-02-05
Municipal Gas Works.

In England ninety-nlne towns own
their own gas works, the average mel
income being S1,947, 125 per annum.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-02-05
The Heixht of shrewdness.

Mrs. Muggins-Mrs. Bjones is a
pretty shrewd shopper, isn't she?
Mrs. Buggins-Yes. indeed. Why,
l have actually known that woman to
get bargain at church fair.-Se
attic Times.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-02-05
IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVING THE FORESTS.
BY Theodore Roosevcrf

There is no body of men who have it In their
power to-day to do a greater service to the coun-
try than those engaged in the scientific study
of and practical application of approved methods
of forestry for the preservation of the woods of
the United States.
The forest problem Is In many ways the most
vital internal problem in the United States The
more closely this statement Is examined the more
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-02-05

When lazy man condescends to
work he soon discovers he's a little
too good for the job.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-02-05

Mr.. Cawker (quotingl-Boys Will be
boys.
Mrs. Cawker correcting boys
will be men.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-02-05

evident its truth becomes In the arid region of West
agriculture depends first of all upon the available
supply In such region forest protection alone ina
tain the flow necessary for irrigation can pre-
vent the great and destructive floods rulnou
munites farther down the streams thathe the
arid regions
The relation between the forests and the whole mineral
industry is extremely intimate for every man
who has had experience in the West knows cannot
be developed without timber usually without timber
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-02-05
THE FIRST YEAR OF MARRIED LIFE.
ny Helen OIdf.eId.

1t seems strange that the first month Of mar
red life should be termed the honey moon So
far from being wholly sweet, 1t is often fraught
with bitter experience; lovers however devoted
must adjust themselves to each other as hus
band and wife, and the process is not always
pleasant. 1t is the general opinion of those who
know that the first year of welded life practical
ly answers the question '.Is ma rria ge fajlure
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-02-05

1t is sometimes ,eaS,er 10 apologles
ihan TO explain how You happened TO
acquire that black ts+ -. :
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25

Washington, Feb. 23.-The State De-
partment has made public the text OF
the notes exchanged with the powers
respecting the far Eastern war. The
United States note already has been
published. The text of the remaining
notes follow:
February 18th the following answer
was received from japanese govern
ment. addressed to the American min
lister at Toxic:
I'm response to your note OF the 18th
instant on the subject of the neutrali-
ty of China during the existing war. l
beg to say that the imperial govern
ment, sharing with the government Of
the United States In the fullest meas
ure the desire to avoid as far as possi-
BILE any disturbance of the orderly con-
dition of affairs now prevailing In Chi
ma, are prepared to respect the neutral
ity and administrative entity OF China
outside the regions occupied by Russia,
as long as Russia, making similar en-
gagement, fulfills in good faith the
terms and conditions Of such engage
ment."
February 10th the following answer
was received from the Russian govern
ment:
1.-THE imperial government shares
completely the desire to insure tran
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25

Wisconsin, Amherst Williams, Johns
Hopkins, Dartmouth, Ripon. Oberlin.
Iowa, Chicago, Brown. Missouri, Col
Imbia, Northwestern, Leland Stanford.
Jr.. University of California and many
others.
The foreign universities were repre-
sented in part as follows:
University of Berlin, DR.. A. C. Fried
mann. Colorado Springs; French Uni
versity, Professor Chatelaine. Colorado
Springs; Professor Marchand, Denver:
Scotland, ]. Arthur Connell, Colorado
Springs; Canada, Prof. LIE Rossignol,
Denver; Oxford, England. w. C. Arun-
dell, Denver; Cambridge, DR.. ]. T.
Muir. Colorado Springs.
The guests marched in sections to
their tables, which were decorated with
the colors and banners of the college
which they represented. Each section
was presided over by the chairman OF
the Colorado State Alumni Association
OF the same college whenever possible,
SO that Colorado man was at almost
every section save in cases where no
alumni association had yet been formed
in the state.
Kurnal r. Babbitt acted as toastmas-
ter. introducing the following speak,
ers:
David Starr Jordan. representing Le-
land Stanford University: C. Z. Moore,
Harvard; ]. w. Stewart. Yale; C. S.
Thomas, Michigan; President James II.
Baker. Boulder University, and Presi-
dent Slocum, who rendered the greeting
Of Colorado College to her guests.
One of the principal features Of the
evening occurreu when the toastmaster
announced the only toast of the even
ing and the company drank to the
health of "the man who made the high
ways Of Colorado Springs, and who
made this city possible. Gen. William
j. Palmer"
Rising to their feet the 800 guests
present gave cheer after cheer for the
benefactor sof Colorado Springs bald
headed and gray-bearded men waving
their handkerchiefs In the exuberance
OF their enthusiasm.
After the excitement had to some ex-
tent abated. each OF the score of COL
leges represented. giving the class yells
and a tiger at the end. ended with the
magic word Palmer" After the
guests had seated themselves. General
Palmer, unobtrusive and blushing with
embarrassment, arose and said:
Gentlemen, thank you"
The simplicity OF his remark pro-
voked another outburst Of enthusiasm
and Toastmaster Babbitt raped for or
der several times before quiet was re-
stored.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
EVENTS IN WASHINGTON AND
TRANSACTIONS OF CONGRESS
Postoffice Appropriations.

The House committee on postofiiceA
and postroads has completed the post.
office appropriation bill, which carries
$169, ,997 .5SS. The appropriation last
year was $153, 100000.
The total appropriation for rural
free delivery service is $21, 900 900.
Last year this item was $4,000 900.
The salaries of rural free delivery car.
riers is increased, from $500 to S72O.
This provision regarding rural car
riers is inserted in the bill:
"On and after July 1, 1904, carriers
shall not solicit business or receive or
ders Of any kind for any person, firm
or corporation, and shall not, during
their hours of employment, carry any
merchandise for hire"
A provision is also placed in the bill
for the appointment by the President
of purchasing agent for the Postof-
flee Department. This change contem-
plates consolidating all four supply"
divisions now maintained under one
head, and is intended as measure of
reform.
The fast mail subsidy of 5000 be-
tween Kansas City and Newton, Kan
sas, is continued.
The item for railway transportation
amounts to s45,000,0 900, which is an in
crease of about three per cent
The bill will be considered in the
House soon.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
RUSSIA AND JAPAN ANSWER
THE NOTE OF SECRETARY HAY

guilty of China; is ready to adhere to
an understanding with other powers for
the purpose of safeguarding the neu-
trality of that empire on the follow
ing conditions:
Firstly, China must herself strictly
observe all the clauses Of neutrality.
Secondly. the japanese government
must loyalty observe the engagements
entered into with the powers, as well
as the principles generally recognized
by the law OF nations.
Thirdly. that it is well understood
that naturalization in no case can be
extended to Manchuria, the territory OF
which. by the force Of events. will
serve as a field of military operation"
The same day the State Department
sent the following telegram to the Rus
sian and japanese governments. COM
municating its purport to the other
powers interested:
1.-THE answer OF the Russian govern
ment is viewed as responsive to the
proposal made by the United States as
well as by the other powers, and this
government will have pleasure In COM
municating 1t forthwith to the govern
ments of China and Japan, each OF
which has already informed us Of its
adherence to the principles set forth In
our circular proposal"
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
Believe. In Railroad Pools.

Chicago. Feb. 20.-Paul Morton. vice
president OF the Atchison. Topeka &
Santa Fe railway system. In an arti-
Gle Just published by the University OF
Chicago Press, declares that the pool
ing of interests Is the solution Of the
present railway troubles. and that It
will be legali.sf In the near fPtpra. He
gives as h.a opinion thai the prcferen-
tinl rates which have resulted from
the Interstate commerce law prohibit
ing trusts and combinations. are .
menace to Justice and fair play. and
must be done away with.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
COLORADO COLLEGE BANQUET
AT PALMER HALL DEDICATION

with graduates OF French. German,
English and Scottish universities.
In addition to the learned men OF
science and other branches of intel
lectual study, many OF the representa-
tive business and professional men OF
the state were present. The speakers
comprised men prominent in Colorado
business and political life. as well as
noted educators Of the country. Among
the institutions represented either by
graduates or faculty members were:
Colorado College. State School OF
Mines. Denver University. State School
of Agriculture. University of Colorado.
all Of this state; Harvard. Yale. Prince
ton. Cornell, PennsylvaniA Michigan.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
Rumors Of a Battle.

London. Feb. 22.-The cables are
still absolutely silent with regard to
the progress of the war;, but there are
vague rumors of land fighting. AS an
instance. the Paris edition of the New
York Herald's correspondent at St.
Petersburg talks of a Russian repulso
on the Yalu river with loss Of $500
lives. The report is not confirmed.
From reliable quarter the Morning
Posts Che Foo correspondent says he
learns that tens OF thousands of jap
anese are advancing by forced march
ing from various parts Of Korea on
the Yalu river, and that severe fight
ing Is expected shortly.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25

Colorado Springs. Colo. Feb 3d.
The social feature Of the Palmer hall
dedication exercises was the banquet
tonight in the Anflers dining room.
The affair, which from a sort OF jubi-
lee over the completion OF the new
science building. had grown into an In
tercollegiate feast, both intellectual
and literal. assumed the proportions OF
an international educational function.
For the first Time. not only In this
state. but in the annals Of the collegiate
world. q formal banquet was given at
which representatives were present
from every large. and many minor In
ettutions in this country, together
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
GRAIN.

Wheat. choice milling. per 100 lbs.
s1.4O. Rye. Colorado. bulk. per 100 lbs.
Soc. Oats, bulk, Nebraska new white,
$i.3715; mixed. s1.32; in sack. Colo
RADIO white, s1.45. Corn, in bulk. 8Sc;
corn chop, sacked. Csc; Colorado CORE
and oat chops. sacked, $1.25; bran,
Colorado, per 100 lbs, S2lAc.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
Deficiency Bill Passed.

All differences between the Senate
and House on the urgent deficiency bill
were adjusted in the conference re-
port agreed to by the House. By this
report the time in which the committee
on international exchange shall report
is fixed at November l, 1904, instead of
July 1st. The Senate amendment for
a consul at Dalny, Manchuria, was ac-
cepted. The substitute provision of
the House regarding the Louisiana
Purchase loan was agreed to. The Sen
ate provisions for the purchase of
site at Los Angeles for postoffice was
stricken out.
The Senate's provision for submarine
cable lines to Alaska was struck out.
Tho Senate provision to survey the
boundaries of Yellowstone Park was
accepted. The Senate appropriation OF
$4,000 for Spanish treaty claims com
mission was accepted
The bill as finally agreed upon carries
total appropriation of SIG. .130. i'll, be-
ing an increase of So 103,9 ,916 over the
amount carried by the measure as it
passed the House. The principal item
Of increase in the bill by the Senate
was the $4,000, eco loan to the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition Company, to
which the House concurred before the
conference was asked.
Admiral Evans, commanding the
Asiatic station, has notified the Navy
Department that he has dispatched
three OF the cruiser squadron to North
China ports, where they will be held
in readiness to serve as dispatch boats
or for the succor of the refugees, or for
similar purposes during the progress
CT the war. TIE New Orleans has
started from Cavite for Chez Foo, the
nearest neutral point to the theater
of war. The Raleigh and Frolic have
started from Cavite for Shanghai
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
Hay.

Upland. per ton, $12 12OO@125O; second
bottom. choice to fancy, $S.00M9.00;
good to choice, S6.50M7.50; timothy.
$1,000; timothy and clover, $11.00; al
falfa. prime. $3.50; straw. 4.00G5.00;
South Park wire grass, $1400.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
-. = = = -. 2
DENVER MARKETS
Cattle,

lDcreaSe. ......... 3,549
The following quotations represent
the range of prices paid ON this mar
ket:
Beef steers. corn fed, LOO to
1.2Oo lbs. ..............s425@4.4O
Beef steers, corn fed. $50 to a
LOO lbs. ............... s.s5@4.25
Beef steers, hay fed, LOO to
1900 lbs. 3.75@4.oo
Beef steers, hay fed, $50 to
1,1OOLbs. .............. 3.5o@3.75
Cows and heifers, choice
corn fed 3.25@3.5O
Cows and heifers, medium to
good, corn fed ............ 2.75M3.25
Cows and heifers, choice hay
fed. ................... 2.75@3.1o
Cows and heifers, medium to
good, hay fed ........... 2.50@2.75
Gamers. ............. 1.5002.00
Calves, veal, choice ........ 4.00M6.00
Bulls, stays, etc ...........'. 1.50Q2.50
Feeders. 900 to 1.150 lbs,
good to choice, F. P. r.. 3.75@4.0G
Feeders, 800 to 900 lbs,
common to fair. +. P. r.. 3.2563.65
Stockers, choice, F. P. r.. 3.50M3S0
Stockers, fair to good. ....... 3.C04340
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
Hogs.

Comparative Receipts
Month to February 10Th. ....... II ,259
Same period last year. .. 6,S69
Increase. 1890
Year to date ................. 1860
Same period last year .... 1854
Increase 1906
The following quotations represent
the prices paid on this market:
Choice heavy ............... So. .150d5.3O
Light and mixed packers. 4.S5Q5.10
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25

tempting to cut of
Port Arthur from
Russian support,
now being mobIIiz-
ed at Mukden, SO
that the Cars
stro n Q hold will
fall Of Its own
weight. They are
POURING troops into
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
Sheep.

Comparative Receipts
Month to February 10Th. ....... 1886
Same period last year. 1858
Decrease. 6,232
Year to date ............... 2O,393
Same period last year ........ 4O,36S
Decrease. ............. 1875
The following quotations represent
the prices paid on this market for fat
sheep:
Wethers, muttons .s4.0O64.25
Ewes. muttons s........... 3.25@3.50
Yearlings. ......... 4.5004.75
Lambs. 5.25M5.50
Feeder Wethers, F. P. R.. 3.50yd4.OO
Feeder lambs. ............ 3.7544.25