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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-04-15
OIL KINGS CHARACTER.
Curious Anomalies of Rockefeiler,s
business and Private Life,

Curious oma1ies of Rockefeiler,.
business and Private Life.
II Mr.. Rockefeller had been an Or
dinary mar the outburst of popular
contempt and suspicion which sud
denly poured on his head would have
thwarted and crushed him, says Ida
NJ. Tarbell In McClure's. But he was
no ordinary man. He had the power
ful Imagination to see what might be
done with the oil business II II could
be centered In his hands-the intelli-
gence to analyze the problem Into It's
elements and to find the key to control.
He had the essential element to all
great achievement, steadfastness to
a purpose once conceived which moth
Ing can crush.
The oil regions might rage, call him
conspirator and those who sold him
oil traitors; the railroads might
withdraw their contracts and the leg
islature annul his charter; undlsturbed
and unresting he kept at his great pur-
pose. Even II his nature had not
been such AS to forbid him to aban-
don an enterprise In which he saw
promise of vast profits even II he had
not had mind which, stopped by u
wall, burrows under or cneeps around,
he would nevertheless have been
forced to desperate efforts to save his
business.
Mr.. Rockefeller was good" There
WAS no more faithful Ranfist I'm Cleye-
land than he. Every enterprise In
that church he had supported llber-
ally from his youth. He gave to its
poor. He visited It's sick. He wept with
Its suffering Moreover he gave un-
ostentatiously to many outside charl-
ties of whose worthiness he was sat
isfied.
He was simple and frugal In his
habits. He never went to the theater,
never drank wine. He was a devoted
husband. and he gave much time to
the training of his children, seeking
to develop In them his own habits of
economy and of charity. Yet he was
willing to strain every nerve to obtain
eyes from the railroads, which were
bound to ruin every man In the oil
business not sharing them with him.
Religious emotion and sentiments of
charity, propriety and self-denial seem
to have taken the place in him OF
notions of justice and regard for the
rights of others.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-04-15

81 have not changed in any particu-
lar, hope"
Not In anything. Tom?'
Edith was not looking at him as she
asked this last question, but out of the
window The question was innocent
enough in Its wording, but there was a
little half minor cadence in her voice
as she asked 1t that lent significance to
the words.
"Not In anything" he answered,
very soberly.
II take the Stauntonville. Clarion.
Tom, and I have always been expect
Ing to read that you were married.
Haven't you found the right woman
yetY
You know that l found the right
woman long ago, Edith, and | am still
waiting for her. | will always be
waiting for her"
$50. Stauntonville- you-never
change. | have been living in a world
of constant change for so long that it
seems strange to think of people who
do not change"
There was the same dreamy, half
minor cadence In her voice, as of one
who was indulging In retrospection and
saw a pleasant, II not regrettabl BILE.
vision.
But you, Edith, In your world of
constant change, have also remained
unchanged, You are what you were
before-just Edith. And you know
you are the only woman | ever loved
or ever could love. Are you still de-
termlned to make career for your
self upon the stage? | take 1t that you
have been fairly successful, but do you
never think 1t might have been better
to have chosen the other life? You
know 1t Is not too late l am always
waiting for you"
81 have been fairly successful" she
replied, "and when l met you l was
just coming from rehearsal | have
been engaged 10 play the second role
In the company Of Miss -, the star.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-04-15
REJECTING A CAREER.
GO ON knew little about the thea tri
0OOOONONOO~

GO ON knew little about the thea tri-
cal section of the great city, but,
latterly. he had been reading a
good deal of it, and felt that he was
not wholly unversed in its geography,
inhabitants and customs.
Ever since Edith Blythe had left
Stautonville to go on the stage. Tom
had been subscriber to and devoted
reader of all the dramatic and semi
dramatic newspapers on which he
could lay hand.
Once in a while, far down the street,
he would spy some one. who by the
poise of her head or the manner In
which she walked, made him think for
n moment that she was Edith but each
time he was disappointed.
But at last she came caught in the
eddy of the crowd, and was almost
past him before he could reach her
side.
They had luncheon together; not at
one Of the big restaurants full of peo-
pie who laughed too loudly and looked
us lHOuSn lney were du-nlen anu
women-accustomed to eating and
drinking too much, but at quiet place
on the avenue which Tom had discov
cred during previous visits.
And at the luncheon they talked
talked of Stauntonville, where nothing
seemed to occur.
I've been away for four years"
said Edith, with half sigh, but
don't imagine that ] should find the
place changed SO much after all, should
Ir
Changed" replied Tom, with his
hearty laugh, nothing ever changes In
Stauntonville"
You have not. at any rate"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-04-15
is OUR PACE TOO FAST?
Weakness of the Heart Ascribed to
Too Rapid Living.

The New Haven physician who, in
a recent address before the American
Therapeutic Society, ascribed the
weaknesses of the heart and the cir
culatory system now so common
among certain classes of men and
women, to the high tension of modern
life, was doubtless well within the
truth. We keep up a fast pace every
where, in our efforts to keep "in the
swim" Of business and society. gaug-
ing everything by the clock and rush
ing from one appointment to another
at literally electric speed. "If we are
actually sick" said this physician, ''un-
less we are seriously Ill. we fight and
wrestle with the disease. whatever 1t
may be. instead Of calmly giving up
and allowing the disease to be tenn
porarily master of the ceremonies"
And even our children" declared the
same speaker, "are early infected with
this feyerish. headlong haste to do
something. They see too much, do too
much. are amused too much, COM
pete in school too much. are taught too
much, are awake too much, for the
welfare of their nervous systems"
All this. or something very much like
It, has often been said before, but the
warning needs repetition. and perhaps,
by and by, some will hear, and heed
before 1t Is too late. With all our
many and ever-increasing applications
of electricity, we need to remember
that the laws of human organism re-
main the same, and the human ma
chine cannot be run on the electric
motor plan. great deal of the siren
uosity displayed in modern life is
totally unnecessary. Quite as much
could be effected in the long run by
taking things more moderately.-Les-
lies Weekly.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-04-15
House Rents in Mexico.

Rents are high in Mexico, not alone
because of the growing demand for
better homes and business houses, but
because building is expensive and
taxes are not low. The contribution to
the government from houseowner Is
no less than II per cent of gross re-
ceipts from his rent. and this is quite
aside from his water, paving. sewer
and other taxes.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-04-15

through all the length of coast from Kamakura
lovely Enoshima the foot of splendid and stately Full
Yama to Gotemba, Oiso and Nara itself. We ad-
vancng the steep paths many thousand strong-horse
foot and arerybut chiefly foot to hold the long ridge
against detested deploying in the
the eastward and southwark Right ahead of u.s. In
center Of the position not far breakfast table
roughly improvsed out Of four ammunition boxes, and
these thrown richly embroidered tablecoth
purple in color with golden kkuthe imperial chrysanthe
mum-worked by hand it. the only touch of anything
like luxury visible throughout the vast martial display
Though the yet hardly high enough to touch
upon Full Yama with saffron and rose his Imperial
Majesty was there drinking tea from small silver cup
The young sovereign held might easily see
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-04-15
Can't Believe EN-,

Phyllis-One can't believe word the
men say any more.
Eloise-What's the trouble now?
Phyllis-Well, there's Jack; he prom
ised faithfully never to tell any one if
would permit him to kiss me just once,
and in less than minute he had re-
peated it.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-04-15

with me to the world where things
never change. Just send Miss x
little note to the effect that yuu have
taken her advice; 1t Is only few
blocks to The little church around the
corner" and We can leave for Staun-
tonyille this afternoon n'-lndlanapolis
Sun
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-04-15
First Of American Strikes.

Three hundred shoemakers who
struck for higher wages in Philadel-
phia In 1876 We're the first workingmen
to adopt such tactics in this country.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-04-15
NPM WILL TRIUMPH THROUGH HER LOYALTY.
BY Sir Edwin Arnold

Although no value could possibly
attach to any opinion of mine upon
technical military problems, at the
present juncture | venture to recall
the incidents and pictures of memor-
able day which l passed In the com.
pany of his Imperial Majesty the EN-
peror of Japan, with his military staff,
and some $4,000 troops detailed for the
annual maneuyers. Never can forget
the glory of that early dawn, along the
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-04-15

Of person terrified by the sight of great
danger Our epoch not content however with fear
ing illness alone; 1t fears life also How many despang
individuals find in every class How many ragedie
find their origin solely in the disgust felt for life ITSELF
How many suicides due to the dread of struggle!
And how many unfortunates there who. feeling
pugnance at this brutal manner of solving the problem
seek In another forget their sad fate And forget
funess in the majority of found in the aborng
classes in inebrety. 1t is not wine alcohol how
that the wealthy classes have In order
forget their troubles Generally subject heart weak
the members of high society sentenced by
their physicians to regime of water They the vic
tins of their parents and of their ancestors who have left
them bodies charred by abundant feeding and blood
burnt out by too long continued diet Of rufies Thus it
happens that they generally demand OF the druggist poson
which will stupefy them enable them avoid pain
Monsieur fears touch of toothachequick bring cocaine
Madame feels suggestion of headache-get
brine or antipyrine.
Only the of a or the declaration of a war
needed to the fear of living to give place to the
fear of dying Then of old the fear death
possession of humanity. Brothers, relatives and friends
being killed. Mankind, for Il few Il few
months trembles as did the of ancient time The
crisis of madness ends civilization takes up its
Then the weakening processes begin again. the
tnue to grow DID, and pursued by fear of suffering
takes recourse to theory and to science and spite
of all he does thinks fear lives undesoyed hidden
and inaccessible.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-04-15
CaldeIapiIa Hall,
North Side of Main Street,
VIM. H. THOMAS, Prop'r.
The Proprietor of this Newly Fitted and Com
modious Hall is now prepared to furnish
Theatrical TrOupes,
Dancing Parties,
Military Companies,
Political Clubs and
Secret Societies,
With Hall which papnnt no anuallad in south
CandeIaria Hall SaIOOn

Is we'll l-known and finely furnished and is the
most popular resort i'll Candelara The bar is
stocked with the choicest and best brauds of
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-04-15
LIQUORS AND CIGARS

10 be had III The Market.
Mr.. Thomas will conduct norhing but first
class house, and Il cordial welcome viii he ex
tended to all guests.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-04-15
VANITY IS MODERN wOMAN'S HANDMAlD.
BY Mrs. Desmond Humphreys ("Rifs

There never was an age when woman's vanity
was so impressed upon the public mind and 50
absolutely paramount in her own. She seems
TO rule the press by her unqualified defects and
her need of curing them. She Is apparently
wrongly made to begin with. That is a good
sendon for the corset manufacturer and an ad
vertisement for senseless idiots who write Of
six teen inch waists a Is desirable possession Has
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-04-15
HANDY POCKET MEASURE.

The uses to which rule or tape
measure can be put by those in GER
tain lines of business are almost num-
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-04-15

IL
and as it is not always convenient to
carry big line, a neat little pocket in
strument has been designed to lit the
need. This device Is SO constructed
that it will measure all dat surfaces
by simply drawing it over them, indi-
eating distances from one-eighth OF
an inch to twenty five feet. or by In.
creasing the size of the instrument
slightly even greater distances can be
measured.
1t will be seen from the illustra ton
that the hand traversing the outer dial
reads up to twelve inches, while that
on the inner dial runs up to twenty
five feet. One particularly convenient
use to which the instrument may be
put by machinists is in measuring the
surface speed of the work In a lathe.
In this connection 1t Is only necessary
to put the measuring wheel in contact
with the revolving surface for frac-
ton of a minute, when the length OF
surface covered will be found indicat-
ed on the dial. This device Is small
enough to carry In the pocket without
Inconvenience and Is much more easily
operated than a foot rule or small tape
measure, with the added advantage
that there is nothing to fold up when
the measure has been taken. The rec
ord can also be indicated in metric
measure. If desired, and when the full
twenty five feet have been measured it
will automatically repeat.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-04-15
FEAR IN THE PRESENT DAY.


To-day are far removed from fear OF heat,
OF cold, or of wild animals We have caps,
coats houses and frearms, The most poverty
stricken among us is infinitely better protected
from all danger than the most powerful
ruler OF ancient days Nevertheless possibly
are become only the more fearful How often
in train we hear corpulent man shout: CLOSE
that door. Don't you feel the draft?' The tone
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-04-15

berless, and 1t Is the
habit with machin-
lists, carpenters and
o t b ers always to
carry a measure of
this kind with them
while at work. There
are limitations to the
use of both the rule
a n d t a p e measure,
however, in the dis
f,naa thaxr will nAunr
The Somerset reporter., 1904-09-15
We Thank Our Friends.

For the many kind expressions and
compliments extended concerning our
new store and fine stock by the large
number of callers on our opening day
Saturday last, and also for the liberal
patronage at that time and since, we
wish to extend thanks. 1t will be our
aim to so conduct our business that we
may not only be deserving Of your
patronage, but rapidly acquire a reputa.
tion we seek of carrying as fine line oi
Footwear of all kinds as can be found In
the county and have our prices always
right in every instance.
Call and get acquainted with our stock
even if you are not in immediate need.
A. +. BIssoN & Son,
2nd door from r. r. Crossing.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-09-15

L. W. CHASE, Water st.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-09-15

Try fnnan haddie aud salmon on
your bill of fare; Roderick has both.
For the remainder of the present week
E. T. Goodrich will sell l5lbs best sweet
potatoes for 25e-Think of 1t.
Joseph Lawley has resigned as driver
of the American Express team, and is
succeeded by Charles Stinchtield.
Howard Wyman returned, yesterday
morning, to bis studies In the Harvard
Medical School, Boston, after coming
home to vote.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-09-15

II you want fine Job OF painting o r
vanishing on your carriage or sleigh
that will stay on, 1t Is we'll known what
F. P. Moore can do and you take no
chances II you employ him either in
work or price. Take your work In early
and avoid having 1t done In a hurry as
hurried work implies imperfect work.
N. b. All kinds of repairing attended
10. II
The Somerset reporter., 1904-09-15
Now Is the Time

to take your sleighs to the new paint
shop of L. W. Chase to be painted or
Vanished and you will be sure to have
them done In an up-to-date and work
man like manner and out In time for the
first snow.
L. W. CHASE, Water st.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-09-15

Tho farmers loves the rolling plain,
The sailor loves the sea,
The girls they love their lovers,
Aud their Rocky Mountain Tea.
For sale by G. R. Fogg
The Somerset reporter., 1904-09-15
GOLD WATCH
To The TaxpaNers Of SkONhagan.

Nearly one half of the time allowed me for
the collecting OF taxes has gone by and now
give you notice that all who have only poll
tax or small personal property tax to pay mu st
call at my office aud settle or make some ar
rangement with me In regard to the payment OF
same before November fret as shall at that
time place such bills In the hand OF an officer
to summons you at your expense shall be sor.
~ to have to cause any one xpense but remem
Der I am under 100000 bonds to collect these
taxes and the law requires you to call on the
collector and pay your taxes AID IL 10 not his
business to hunt you up. Don't think that be-
cause you know that you good for your
tax and will pay within a reasonable time that
know It. As know but few OF the more than
two thousand taxpayers from which have to
collect. The tswn is In need of money to pay
tho expense OF the new bridge engne hou SO
sewers eto and | hope all will be prompt in
settling their taxes.
b. A. SAWYER Collector.
Office at No. and residence No ia Madison
Avenue. 2w87
The Somerset reporter., 1904-09-15
NEw ADVERTISER EhTs.

4ost-A. ]. Rowell
Farms-L. A. Payne,
Trades-S. IL. Swain.
Read-E. T. Goodrich
For Sale-A. F. Adams.
Fall SAle-W. p. 0rdway.
Tax. payers-B. A. Sawyer.
Fall Suits-Ira A. Norton,
rov for Sale-C. II. Varney.
choice Birds-W. W. Oakes.
Hows Baby ?-F. w Bucknam.
Machinery-Hackett 81 Witham.
Dressy Overcoat-Chas. F. Ward.
Wanted -Riverview Worsted Mills.
Perfection Wrapper-D. f. Judkina.
Petitions for discharge-James Z. Hewey.
Notice OF Foreclosure-Theodosia A. Townes.
Bank Statenents-First and second National.
Annual acknowledgements Loan g. Building
Assn.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-09-15

nice cider barrel for sale at Buck
nam's.
Lot us frame your picture. We take
out all Of the wrinkles and use new
kind of backing that will not stain the
picture and ask you no more.
BRAGG & VARNRY.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-09-15

High grade sample outing hats at
about half price at Curtis
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-09-22

-.'-s
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-09-22
Classified Advertisements
For Sale.

For SALE-Stock farm 10 miles
of San Angelo, TO cut up in tract,
to suit purchaser, from 30 acres
up, at IS unimproved to $40, ST.
and S14 improved. As fine lane
as there is in West Texas, good
water and plenty of wood. Bal.
ley, TRIMMER & Crimes, San An.
CELLO, Texas. Over Harris Drug
Store. 3Stf
FARM LAND:-If you are look.
ing for a small tract from 2OC
acres up, come and see us, we
have several places listed that are
well worth the money. Broome
u Farr, Land Agents. ct
For SALE-A SOW with six Po-
land China pigs at $1,000.
1t T. P. BELL.
NOTICE SCHOOL TRUsTEEs-For
School Desks and Blackboards, on
long time payments, see l.. f ST..
John of st. John Realty Co. If
For SALE-An Austin steam we'll
drill in good condition. Will sell
at bargain. Apply to T Her
man tf
For SALE-One new top buggy
has never been used. Call at
Santa Fe depot.
For SALE-Two or three farm
wagons and harness, or will trade
for hay. Mason Bros.
81 IL our price en- the % value
iasies' skires, newest ssyie,, ..
jne. .. Robertson. Lr.
For SALE-3OO Angora Breed
ing Goats. Apply to Lee Bros. Ut
Small RANcH-We have for
quick sale two we'll improved it.
tie ranches, s and 9 sections.
Can be had for little money if
purchased at once. Also we'll
improved leased ranch of 10 sec
tions, Broome IL Farr, Land
Agents. 2t
OLD PAPERs,-15c per hundred
at The Press office.
ANY THING-You want trans
ferred on short notice call mp D g.
E. Cocreham, phone 1870. 23tf
If you want hay call 226. j. G.
Woodward.
ALLEN sells Grown" Organs.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-09-22

Remember we will pay you
the very highest cash price for your
hides, furs and pecans. H. H, Sig
man & Co.
Mrs Sam Cook arrived yester-
day from Clarkesville, Miss, and
went out to Christoval to visit her
sister, Mrs B Cook, who is quite
i'll with slow fever.
"A bucketful or a carload, how
few or how many pecans have you?
Bring 'em here, will pay highest
market prices. 8Stf ], B, TAYLOR
Mrs. j. M. Slator came in from
Water Valley Tuesday to meet
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. R.
Cone, who arrived from Llano
and will spend an extended visit
on the Slator ranch near Water
Valley,
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-09-22
For Rent.

For RENT--Those large and
commodious rooms formerly oc-
cupied by the San Angelo Club,
consisting of six rooms, with
bathroom, lavatory, etc, etc. APP.
ply to Geo. Richardson.
For RENT-Buildlng known as
the Salvation Army Hall. Apply
to 7. S. Sharpe.
FURNISHED RooMs-We have sew
nicely furnished rooms to rent
Apply at Wuertemburg House If
Going to move? Let Smith 81
Kemp do the work. Phones 33
and 425. 3O-tf
Houses to remit. T. Thomson
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-09-22
A Aheap Ranch.

Six sections Of land, three
school and three railroad sections
School land owned and railroad
land leased for three years, and
has been paid up to August Slst
1905. Several miles of fence,
good house, barn, and field of
40 acres in cultivation, well,
windmill, tanks. considerable
amount Of personal property, 20
head Of yearllng steers and . head
of horses. A! for $1,000 Easy
terms. Railroad land can be
bought at u reasonable price.
Apply to Daley and Bainbridges,
Land Agents, San Angelo.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-09-22

Mrs. f. F. Tucker and little
son left last Wednesday for a
visit at Nacogdoches.
No need to fear sudden attack
of cholera infantum, dysentery,
diarrhoea, summer complaint of
any sort if you have DR. Fowler's
Extract of Wild Strawberry in the
medicine chest
A. IL, Weatherly, one of the
former publishers of the Press, is
in the city from Beaumont where
he has been engaged in the oil
business for several years. Mr..
Weatherly paid the Press high
ly appreciated call last week.
Jno. B. Stctson hats are the
best, new shipment just in,
7.5O, 600 and 500.
Jno. D. Robertson, Jr.