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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
,REMAklNG OF NEW ZEALAND
Native PoIyneslan Race ls Disappear
Ing Before European-Forests
to Be Replaced.

More rapid changes in animal and
vegetable life. says Science, are taking
place In New Zealand than almost any
where else in the world. The native
Poiynesian race is disappearing be-
fore the European; the native wild an
finals amount to little in contest with
Imported species. many of which now
run wild: the streams are full Of
American and European trout. which
attain an enormous size; and even the
forests are to be replaced by planting
Foreign trees as the native ones dis
appear. Eleven million larches, oaks,
spruces, Douglas frs and eucalyptus
nave already been planted. and vast
numbers Of seedlings are coming in all
the time. The reason for replacing the
native trees with species from the
United States, Europe and Australia is
that those, of New Zealand are too
slow of growth, although some of
them produce excellent timber The
implantations thrive everywhere.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
Expensive Flowers.

The conversation in a Washington
club turned to flowers the other night,
when Congressman James L. Slayden
Of Texas unfurled gentle smile. He
said he was reminded Of the declara-
ton of certain Mr. Smith.
Smith was walking through the sub
urbs with a friend one afternoon, when
they came to house where the gar
dener was doing the spring planting.
For a moment they stood and watched
the work. Speaking Of flowers" re-
marked Smith as the pair passed on
down the street, II doubt II anything
along that line is quite SO expensive
as sweet peas"
Sweet peas" wonderingly returned
the other. II didn't know they were
SO very expensive"
~Oh, yes" was the positive retoinder
of Smith. Thirteen dollars for
small bouquet. just ruined five-doi-
lar pair Of shoes, and an eight-dollar
pair Of trousers putting in the seeds
at home
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
Knew Fathers WAYS.

Here is one that was told by Con-
gresham Henderson M. Jacoway of
Arkansas the other night in speak
ing Of how wise the average little
wiley is to the ways lof father.
Mrs. Black was in the dining-room
waiting for Black to come down to
breakfast when the servant girl
hustled into mothers presence with
a look Of distress written all over her
features.
"Oh, ma'am," she excitedly ex-
claimed, what shall | do? The dog
has stolen the meat for Mr.. Blacks
breakfast and it is too late to get any
morel"
That's too bad" returned Mrs.
Black, thoughtfully. rs there any
thing exciting in the paper this morn
ing?"
Eyes. maam." wonderingly an
swered the servant girl. "A big fire,
steamship collision and the rumored
sale Of baseball team"
Good" returned Mrs. Black. Put
the paper on Mr.. Blacks plate and
he won't think Of anything else. In
case he should, however, you might
warm up last nights stew."-Phila-
delphia Telegraph.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
Only a Minor Difference.

An artist relates that a newly be-
trothed lover commissioned him to
paint a certain secluded nook In the
rocks on the shore, because there he
had declared his passion.
The picture was painted, but before
it was done the lover said to the
artist:
"Of course, l will see you through
on that picture, but our engagement
is of, and naturally, it would be pain
fully suggestive to me. II you can
sell 1t to somebody else, will take
another picture, and be extremely
obliged besides"
The painter assented to the arrange
ment, but within a week his patron
presented himself.
TITS all right" he announced. I'll
take that picture"
Am l to congratulate you on the
renewal of your engagement the
artist asked.
The other seemed little confused,
but quickly recovered his self-posses-
sion, and laughed as he said:
well, not exactly; it was the same
place, but the girl was different"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
Taken In Trade,

The ignorance of real cotton on the
part Of New York cotton-traders has
long been a subject of disgust in the
South. A Georgia cotton-grower re-
calls an incident which, he says. Is
true measure Of the margin-trader's
knowledge.
A man who had been a member of
the New York Cotton exchange for 20
years was invited to attend a banquet
at the cotton-goods manufacturers
annual convention. The tables were
decorated with great clusters of cot
ton bolls. The exchange member sat
the feast through and listened to all
the speeches. On the way out of the
banquet hall he said to friend:
That was a fine feed all right and
good talk. but what l want to know Ia
this: What is all that white fuzzv
stuff in the middle of every table?sL
Illustrated Sunday Magazine.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
OMELETS IN SEASON
ESPECIALLY APPROPRIATE JUST
NOW WITH VEGETABLES.
Finely Chopped Spinach 10 One Of the
Especial Favorites-For Those
Fond Of Chives-Made With
Smoked Fish.

A vegetable omelet especially suited
to the season Is spread with finely
chopped spinach, highly seasoned with
paprika. salt and pepper. moistened
with butter. To many tastes this Is
to be preferred to the spinach PURGE.
which results from pressing the boiled
spinach through sieve This partdcu-
ular omelet was garnished with two
mounds of the finely chopped spinach.
each one set on a round Of fresh to-
mato which had been sauteed In lit
tie butter. The combination of colors
as well as the flavors seemed little
out OF the ordinary.
For the lover of chives comes an
omelet In which finely chopped chives
are sprinkled generously through the
egg mixture before cooking. There is
no filing In this form of omelet. but
with 1t Is served spoonful of rich
cream sauce, yellow with the yolk OF
an egg and with chopped chives sprin-
KIDD in two crossing lines over tn sur
face. forming a pretty garnish TO the
dish.
Sorrel, that special delight OF the
French, is also an excellent addition
TO the omelet- It Is generally used In
the form Of PURGE for the filling OF
the omelet and also as a garnish
around It This Is a piquant bit OF
flavoring not sufficiently used in this
country but easily found at any green
grocer's, especially in a foreign quar-
ter of the city.
A plain omelet mixture into which
Is beaten finely chopped parsley
chfves and sorrel results in savory
dish, which because of its green tone
is appropriately garnished with over
tapping rings of green peppers which
have been either parboiled or sauteed
This makes an attractive dish for
luncheon or supper, and II something
more elaborate Is desired spoonful
of thick cream sauce may be placed
within each alternating ring of green
pepper.
The combination OF smoked or salt
cd fish is another surprise in the way
OF a new omelet. Smoked salmon is
particularly appetizing to use in this
way and Is being served In flakes
beaten through the entire omelet OF
mixed with cream sauce into smooth
paste and used as filling and gar
nish. Flakes Of salt Goldfish, Drowned
IN little butter and scattered ovel
the surface of the omelet just before
folding. also give an unusual flavor
relished by the somewhat critica
spring appetite,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
QUEER LAND TENURES
CEREMONIES OF ANCIENT DATF
OBSERVED IN ENGLAND.
Appear Somewhat Ridiculous In This
Day ard Age, but Are Regarded
With Considerable Serious
ness Across the Water.

! Our British cousins still cling to
some curious customs with respect to
land tenures. Whenever, for instance,
q certain estate at Chingford, In Els
sex. passes into new hands, the owner,
with his wife, man servant, and maid
servant, goes on horseback to the par.
lsonage and pays homage by blowing
three blasts on horn. He carries a
hawk on his wrist, and his servant
leads a greyhound, both supposed to
be for the use Of the rector that day.
The new owner then receives
chicken for the hawk, peck of oats
for his horse, and loaf Of bread for
his greyhound. After dinner the own
ar blows three more blasts, and then
with his party withdraws from the
rectory.
Another curious proceeding Is known
as 1.-THE Castor Whip Tenure" On
Palm Sunday every year a servant
from the Broughton estate attends
service at Castor church with new
cart whip, and, after cracking it three
times on the porch, marches with 1t to
the manor house.
As the clergyman begins to deliver
his sermon the servant quits his
seat. A purse containing 80 pieces
of silver is fixed at the end Of the
whiplash, and, kneeling on cushion,
he holds the purse suspended over the
head of the minister until the end OF
the sermon. Then purse and whip are
| left at the manor house.
The whisper Court" at Rockford,
in Essex, is strange Michaelmas OBJ
seryance held under the auspices of
the steward of the manor. The BUSH
ness Of the court is transacted at mid
might in the open air. The absence
of a tenant is punishable by fine of
double his rent for each hour he fails
to be In attendance; no artificial light
except a firebrand is permitted; the
proceedings are recorded by means OF
one of the embers of the brand. The
roll of IA tenants is called and an
swered in a whisper, and then all
kneel and swear allegiance.
In explanation of this odd ceremony
it is said that many years ago the lord
of the manor, after an absence from
his estate, was returning home al
night. Passing over what is known as
Kings hill, he accidentally heard some
of his disconnected tenantry plotting
his assassination, and. thus warned.
went home by an unexpected route
He enacted that from that time forth
the tenants on his estate should as
semble every year exactly at the same
time to do him homage round a posi-
which he caused to be erected on the
precise spot where the plotters met
illustrated Sunday Magazine.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
The Moth Evil.

Moths deposit their eggs In spring.
This. therefore. is the time to put
away fure and woolens for the sum-
mer. II Is not the moth, but the mag
got Of the moth that does the mis-
chief. To effectually preserve them
from the ravages Of these insects
thoroughly beat the furs with a thin
rattan, and air them for several hours;
then carefully comb them with a clean
comb. wrap them up in newspapers
tmoths dislike the printing ink Of
newepapers) perfectly tight, and put
them away in thoroughly tight chest.
lined with tin or cedar wood.
They should be taken out and ex-
amined In the sun at least once a
month.
Camphor is said to be one of the
best preventives as well as the oldest
known.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
Rapo-Mufnue.

Three cupfuls -four. four level tea
spoonfuls baking powder. two table
spoonfuls sugar. about three-fourths
cupful Of milk. one-half teaspoonful
cinnamon. one-hah cupful currants or
chopped raisins. two tablespoonful
butter. Mix as for biscuits. Roll out to
one-fourth inch thickness in a long
sheet. brush with butter and sprinkle
with fruit, sugar and cinnamon. Roll
like jelly roll. Cut on pieces three
fourths inch In thickness. Bake in
buttered tin In hot oven and about
fifteen or eighteen minutes.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04

ents-presents of jewelry, Of pictures.
books and bric-a-brac; and they nao
gone everywhere and been seen every
where together.
Brinsley had found the friendship
of Mollie Malcolm so delightful that
he had been afraid to put his fortunes
to the hazard. He had shrunk from
saying anything that might make II
impossible for him to continue even
in his present unsatisfactory relations
with her.
But now-after a year of this pla-
tonic friendship-he felt that the time
had come for him to speak out like a
man, and to know his fate. He sent
her a costly bouquet during the day.
and In the evening went up to her
apartment, faultlessly groomed and
manicured.
Mollie became grave the moment
she saw him, and he found 1t dlh-
cult to begin. After a few futile ef-
forts on both sides to say something
to put one another at ease, Mollie
looked up with one of her old radiant
smiles, and said:
"Oh, Fred! Ihave some news to tell
you. Dick will be home next week. :
''Dick?" Brinsley repeated. inter
negatively. WHO is Dick?"
why, Dick Darlington" said Mollie,
raising her eyebrows with a sort OF
aggrieved air.
"Oh, yes-your cousin. I remem-
Der, he introduced US; but really.
had only a very slight acquaintance
with Mr.. Darlington-though. OF
course, l shall be glad to know him
better for your sake, as he is your
cousin"
well, he always calls himself my
cousin, but, really, we are not sc
nearly related as that. You see, his
father and my mother were cousins
The connection is very slight. But
we are going to be married when Dicf
has been home a month"
Brinsley got out of the room ant
got home somehow. He never re
membered how. Nobody saw him fol-
a week. Miss Malcolm never saw hin
again.
But on the morning of her wedding
day she had note from him. Sht
read 1t with a smile, and sighed al
she dropped 1t into the stove
Poor man." she said to herself "It''
too bad. OF course, II anything hat
happened to Dick while he was II
Africa or any of those places, tina
would have made difference"
They had been on their honeymoon
a week. when one morning Dick OAR
lington looked up from the newspape
and said:
why, Mollie, Fred Brinsley is dead
He was buried yesterday. Died fror
an overdose Of Superintendent hav
been drinking heavily. And-what'
this why, bless my soul!-he's lei
his fortune to you"
Mollie went over and sat on he
husbands knee. She glanced owe
the paragraph that he had Just bee
reading. Then, putting her arm
round Dicks neck. she kissed him o
the cheek and said:
Poor Mr.. Brinsley. It was an cd
fancy, wasn't ito leave his none
to me. Well. dear, we can buy tina
old-fashioned mansion on the hill
now, that you have always admire
30 much"
Copyright 1914. by Daily Story Pub. Co.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
Potato 6trn,eA

Pare and cut raw potatoes into
slices one-Quarter Of an inch thick: cut
these into narrow strips or straws and
soak in cold water an hour. Dry on a
cloth and fry in deep hot fat until
crisp and well colored Drain on pa
per and sprinkle with salt Serve with
chops.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
hlstorY,s Repetition.

'Our great railroads were made pos
sfble by a genius who noted that the
force Of steam lifted the lid of ket-
tie"
"Yes." replied the railway director;
"and now the problem Is to keep the
pot boiling without blowing the lid en-
hrely or"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04

What He Earned and What He Got.
II don't believe any man remembers
the first dollar he ever earned. though
q great many claim that they do"
Il do
Nov. what was there about 1t that
fixed It 30 firmly in your memory"
because all got was a nickel"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
Il Works That Way.

How is Dick getting along with
the woman that married him to re-
form him?"
"She has reformed him. all right"
Sure enough"
you bet Before he was married
he used to be as good as a meal ticket
for me. but when met him yesterday
and tried to borrow five he made me
pay back a tenner I owed him"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
Crash Of Opinions.

you may be compelled to meet
criticism"
II know It." replied Senator Sorg-
hum. And am little afraid that /
am going to have to meet 1t in a way
that will convey the impression Of Q
haad-on collision"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
Beyond the husband STAGE.

You say you are your wife's third
husband?" said one man to another
during talk.
mo, am her fourth husband" was
the reply.
Heavens, mani" said the first man.
you are not husband-you're
habit"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
Potato Puff

Melt q dessertspoonful OF butter In
a cup Of hot milk, add two cupfuls Of
cold mashed potatoes and beat until
light. then add one egg and two table
spoonfuls OF grated cheese. with a
pinch Of salt and dash Of pepper to
season. and then beat again thor
oughly. Pour into . baking dish and,
bake O nice brown.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04

Line bottom Of baking dish with
very thin slices of salt pork. then a
layer of sliced potatoes (thin layer,
layer of split crackers Put in an
other layer Of potatoes, onions and
crackers. Cover with milk and bake
Hike escalloped potatoes. You proba-;
bly, will have to add more milk. a.
crackers take up lot
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
OF Course Not.

Mrs. Church-Don't you think the
fashions adapt themselves to the
times?
Mrs. Gotham-Oh, my, yes! Why,
when we wore bustles we didn't have
these little flats.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
At tho Boarding House,

New Cook (anxiously)-There are
IA more to be served. ma'am. and
we've nothing but dirty dishes.
Landlady-Hey, George. get the
gravy!-Cornell Widow.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
What He Got for Asklno.

DO you know you are three hours
late to support"
"Yes, / met Jinx."
"And Jinx means drinks"
mot this time. / asked Jinx what
his wife said to him when he got
home at midnight last night. and he
hung onto me and told me every word
OF It"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
A WAGNER.

She-I think that sonata Is the most
moving music ever heard.
He-No; the rattle of furniture
van beats II all hollow
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04

Bacon-You say he asked you 10
loan him five dollars?
Egbert-Yes; and ! hardly know
him.
That's the reason he asked YOU
probably"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04

Deacon Hardscrabble-My boy,
didn't smoke cigars when was your
age.
Muggsy-Wh-hah- don't s'pose
you's little country slobs did have de
advantages we's got.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04

To Freshen Black Kid Gloves.
Mix teaspoonful Of salad oil with
a few drops Of black ink. Apply with
a feather and then dry the gloves In
the sun.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24
Col. Osborn's Hit.

This is an allusion to- the Canaan Business Mems banquet of 1912, and Colonel Osborn's jocular reference to the lateness of the hour when it came his turn to speak. (Whisper-it was 2:08 a. m.:) It is from the Pittsfield Eagle: .2" .....a
 Once upon brilliant banquet night I heard Col Norris G. Osborn, of New Haven say it had been darkly hinted that the people of the town where he was speaking did not know what beds were made for. thought of his bright talk when I came across the following story the other morning:
 Uncle Ezar-Eph Hoskins must have had some time down in New York.
 Uncle Eben-Yep. Reckon he travel ed mighty swift pace. Eph's wife said that when Eph got back and went into his room, he looked at the bed, kicked it, and said, "What's that durn thing for ?''
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24
Pilgrim christm as Jollification.

The parlors of the Pilgrim church were tho scene of pleasing and enjoy able Christmas entertainment on Tues day evening, when a musical play was presented by the children of the Sun- day school ably assisted by MT. R. D. Peirce, who impersonated Santa Claus. The children sang their little melodies tunefully, and were a credit to their teachers.
 Gifts were distributed to the young est scholars of the Sunday school, the older ones having unanimously voted to have their share contributed to the foreign charities. Rewards for attend ance were given to Ruth Fitch, who has been perfect in attendance for six years, Olga Johnson, who has been present every Sunday for three years, and Burton Simmons, who has come from distance, and been found in his place every Sunday for one year. Hon. orable mention was also made of Forbes Adam, Willard Peirce, Ruth Beaujon, Veder Simmons, Mildred Mansir, Joseph Mansir, Roy Beaujon, Douglas Adam and Louise Beaujon.
 At the close of the exercises ice cream and waters were served and social hour was enjoyed.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24
For Home Sufferers.

The way the people of the United States have come to the help of the Belgium sufferers is something very fine, but-it. behooves us in our interest in these unfortunate people not to for get the many at home who are equally in need of help and sympathy. a9
 Let us help in great war that is being waged in this country, a war not to destroy and cause untold suffering, but war that is benefitting all man. kind and bringing relief to thousands of sufferers. Everyone can aid in this war against great enemy of the hu- man race-tuberculosis-by purchas- ing Red Cross Christmas Seals and using as many of them as possible on letters, presents, etc. Every seal bought means just so much more am : munition for the fight against the Great White Plague.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24
O. E. s. Officers Installed.

The installation of officers of Esther Chapter, o. E. S., in Masonic Hall, last Wednesday evening drew a large at tendance of members and few visitors.
 The new officers were installed by Past Matron Mrs. Harriet Graney as fol lows: W. M., Mrs. Minnie Holsapple; W. P. MT. Fred E. Dewey; Associate M, Mrs. Caroline Holt; Secretary, Anna Trieschmann; Conductress, Miss Isabel Roger; Associate Conductress, Mrs. May Mather; Adah, Miss Mary Howe; Ruth, Miss Helen Rhoades; Esther. Miss Helen Hanlon; Martha, Mrs. Lillian Dodge; Electa, Mrs. Jessie Moore; Organist, Mrs. Ada s. Lee; Chaplain, Mrs. Helen Hanlon; Marshal, Mrs. Elizabeth Collins; Warder, Mrs. Maude Whitford; Sentinel, Harry A. Holt. ',.
 After the installation ceremonies there were brief remarks by various members, and refreshments were served A beautiful Past Matron' $ jewel was presented to the retiring Matron, Mrs. Helen Hanlon.
 A card party, to which all members and their families will be invited, is to be held after the regular meeting Wednesday evening, January 6.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24
SUFFRAGE-PR0 AND c0h'
Pro.


 Just for day or two Suffragists are putting aside the work for votes for women and are giving themselves up to the enjoyment of the holiday season. The gifts of each suffragist will how ever contain some reminders of the great movement in which she is en- gagged. There will be suffrage calen- dars and booklets, parcels tied up with votes for women ribbons and suffrage jam and preserves for the housewife, For the children there will be suffrage dolls, and no dolls are more popular with the youngsters than the army dressed by suffrage workers and sold by the various leagues Suffrage cakes and candies and suffrage crackers will be relished by old and young alike. and In many homes there will be rivalry in reckoning the number of different forms which suffragist. ingenuity has made use of for embodying a reminder of the slogan, "Votes for Women" { Last week Miss Alice Paul, chair man of the Congregational Committee was in Hartford and the press secretary of the State Association interviewed her in regard to the somewhat sensa- tional campaign which the Union carried on the suffrage states previous to the November election.
 In answer to the question as to whether she was content with the re- suits of the campaign Miss Paul de- clared that she was abundantly satis- fed, that indeed she had been astonish- ed at the enthusiasm aroused and the ease with which the women of the sui frage states had been stimulated to come to the aid of their unenfranchised sisters. It was the first time such a thing had been done, and when the Union went into the campaign they had been uncertain of the outcome.
 Hartford, Conn. Press Sec.