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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
The Amazing Movies.

More than 5,OOO.OOO,OO0 admissions
paid at the doors of more than 10000
theaters
More than 100000, 900 in the com
plete industry.
An unrolling of 100000 feet OF
films every night.
A single picture reaching possibly
100000 spectators.
Royalties to Mr. Edison said to
amount to about $4,000 week.
At least 80 brand new names added
to the list of our American million
aires.
These are few items out of Henry
w. Lanier's paper on the motion pic
ture business for last year for the
Worlds Work.
The principal figures for 1912 were
perhaps half as great.
American film makers are expected
TO export $4,000 miles of films this
year-a net girdle for the earth.
Motion picture studios are now
fitted up at cost Of $40, 900 to $40, 900.
Mr.. Edison's building cost 100000
and has tank for aquatics holding
10000 gallons of water.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
Beresford's Dilemma.

Lord Charles Beresford, the English
naval officer, once landed at New
York, and was Immediately asked to
dinner by deputation of prominent
men. who would take no denial. He
appeared at the banquet in morning
dress, his hosts all being correctly at
tired, and he began his speech by
apologizing for his apparent lack Of
good manners.
He had confided his difficulty, he
said, In being at the eleventh hour
without evening clothes, to the hotel
manager, who told him that the mat
ter was quite easy, and that he had
only to start trife early and call
in at Messrs. So-and-so, 963 Something
avenue, of Forty-nine hundred AND
Ffty-second street, where he would be
accommodated in no time.
To his dismay, however, the shop
keeper expressed his regret and In
ability to comply with his request, and
said, THE fact is, sir, have generally
some rs suits of evening clothes or
hire, but there's big dinner in the
city tonight to Admiral Lord Charles
Beresford. and they have all beer
loaned out!"-Youth's Companion.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
KILLED MOUNTAIN LION
HORSE MORE THAN A MATCH
FOR FOE IN FAIR FIGHT.
Had Opportunity to Run, But Braveiy
Stood His Ground and Crushed
the Skull of His Enemy In
the Last Round.

The following, among hundreds OF
authenticated:
| Some years ago a hunter In Wyo-
ming territory was camping under the
| Wind river, well up In the mountains.
He had a horse of fine breed, and
had selected small bunch of cotton
wood trees for his camp, while, at a
little distance, under an unusually
large tree of the same kind, and apart
from all the others, he stabbed his
stallion.
1t could hardly be called stabling-
for the horse was picketed, and the
tree formed his shelter.
One night the hunter was aroused
from a sound sleep by neigh from
his horse, which sounded rather like
rage than alarm. American horses
are often quick to detect the approach
Of Indians, as well as beasts of prey,
and the hunter was soon upon his
feet, and looking In the direction Of
his horse.
The animal was standing In the full
light of bright moon, and seemed to
be staring at an object in the branches
Of the tree. AS the hunter looked
the branches were violently agitated,
a dreadful yelling scream was heard.
and dark object, which was a noun
tain lion, landed on the back of the
horse. The latter sprang into the air,
with mad scream, little inferior in
shrillness and rage to that of his
enemy.
He returned to the ground with a
great conclusion, but failed to shake
of the mountain lion, so closely did
the latter cling to his prey. Blood
began to appear on the horses neck
and shoulders, and the lion was tear
ing his way to his jugular, to let out
the gallant beasts life.
Apparently realizing his full danger,
before his master could do anything.
the horse snapped the picket rope
and sprang into dense tangle of
boughs, and the mountain lion was
torn from his seat and hurled back
with great violence. The stallion
passed through the thicket and then
turned to confront his enemy in the
open space. never offering to run
away.
The lion. quickly recovering himself.
| and mad with the taste of blood.
sprang once more into the branches of
the big tree and made another leap to-
ward the horse, but missed his aim.
Then he began a series of circles
around the horse, getting nearer and
nearer each time, and at last made
another leap.
But the brave horse was ready for
him, and with the rapidity of thought
changed front and his hind feet struck
the lion full In the breast.
The animal rolled over and over,
with yells of pain and rage, but then
came on again.
This time he came to his death, for
the horses heels struck him fairly
between the eyes, and crushed his
skull clean across. He gave a few
convulsive struggles and then stiffened
in death, while the triumphant stall
lion stood neighing and paving the
ground in token of victory.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
Headqear Cause Of Badness.

Antarctic badness is the result OF
wearing close wooden caps, says Per
cival Gray, navigating officer Of the
Aurora, which relieved DIR. Mawson
and his companions in the Antarctic.
Il had not seen DR.. Mawson for two
years previously" he told newspaper
representative, "and was surprised to
find him 80 fit after the experiences he
had undergone. Since we last saw
them the party had become almost
bald, doubtless owing to the fact that
for two years they had been wearing
close wooden headgear. One addition
to the base camp appealed to all Of
us. 1t was a large cross, visible far
out at sea, which had been. erected to
the memory of Lieutenant MINIS and
DR.. Merz (who persisted while on a
journey with DR.. Mawson). The party
received a never-to-be-forgotten wei.
come from the crew of our ship" De.
scribing the dredging work Mr.. Gray
said: I'VE obtained some extraordi.
nary creatures from the depths Of the
sea, including fish with luminous eyes,
characteristic of the life in those great
depths where there is no light"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
How to Be 100 Years Old.

Celebrating her one hundred and
second birthday down in Philadelphia
a few days ago, Aunt Mary Bender
with hair not yet wholly gray, and
with strength enough to do her share
Of the work. told how to keep young
in spite of time.
Just take care of yourself and
nature will do the rest. Early to bee
and early to rise. Be careful what
you eat Look on the bright side Of
things and-keep busy"
Aunt Mary ought to know. Hell
granddad lived to be one hundred ani
four, and both of her parents crowded
the century mark.
Keep busy!" There you have tn,
big end of the recipe. OF course, 20,
must also try to keep healthy-that is
you mustn't wilfully abuse the body
God gave you.
But to keep busy, to keep interested
in congenial and useful service, Is the
main thing. Idleness kills. Frettine
kills. Grinding on sand in the ma
chinery kills. But wholesome, inter
esting. well-varied work-that never
kills.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
Ram More Than Match for Lion.

1890 49, $3.50 9'''~s~s' W. 1.-Two"
Fred Wright, director of one of the
first motion picture studios, who has
jurt returned to New York from st.
Augustine. Fla, tells an interesting
story of recent attempt to produce
Roman picture in which 1t was nee
essary to show a lamb and a lion
together. He secured the surround
ing country for lamb to take the
part, but the best he could do was to
get hold Of a sturdy and warlike ram.
The ram was placed in the arena
with the lion and the camera man
got into action. So did the lion and
the ram. The lion made a jump for
the woolly stranger, and as he was ris-
ing from the ground the ram shot
forward like bolt from the blue and
delivered a smashing blow upon the
lions stomach. The lion fell over
backward, and before he could recov-
er himself he received another jolt
from the gallant ram. which took all
the fight out of him. From then on
it was a procession, with the lion in
the lead. Another lion was intro
duced, and the same thing repeated.
This lion was whipped to a finish also,
and the fierce little fighter received
from the director the life for which
he had fought SO we'll
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
READING THE BIBLE THROUGH
Sixty Hours at Ordinary Pulpit
Rate, Says DR.. Morgan.

DR.. Campbell Morgan, lecturing re-
Gently at Sheffield, arrested his audi
ence by the statement that "the whole
Bible may be read through at ord.-
nary pulpit rate In so hours, or in six
weeks. giving an hour and half each
day"
In proof, Doctor Morgan told good
story. When staying In New York
his host, the manager of the Manhat-
tan bank, challenged the doctors
statement.
Il asked him to try It," said DR..
Morgan, humorously adding, FOR it
would at least get my friend through
his Bible once"
Some time after the banker met
Doctor Morgan, and. referring to the
challenged statement, said: You
were wrong you know"
How far was out?" asked the
doctor.
Twenty hours" said the manager,
for l have read by Bible through
from end to end, and 1t took me ex-
actly 40 hours"
But" replied Doctor Morgan, IT
said at pulpit rate, not bank man
ayers rate!"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
No Hesitation.

During municipal campaign in
Chicago a politician dropped in one
morning to see certain grocer. Dur
ing the conversation that took place
the politician asked, And may count
upon your support, may not?"
why, no. l am sorry to say" re-
piled the grocer. THE fact is. have
promised my support to the other can.
didate."
The politician laughed. "Ah." said
he, Sin politics, promising and per
forming are two different things"
In that case" said the grocer cor
daily, Il shall be glad to give you my
promise. sir. "-Lippincotts.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
Rocking Chair Her Coffin.

The body of Mrs. Louise Cunning
ham was placed on rocking chair in.
stead OF in a casket at her funeral at
Philadelphia. This was done in &C
cordance with wish Of the dead WON
an, who was formerly vaudeville
dancer and the wife of Jerry Cunning
ham, the minstrel.
Mrs. Cunningham's body lay in q
rocking chair among the mourners
The hands were peacefully folded ant
the head reclined little to one side
as though in slumber Following the
ceremony the body was cremated, a.
Mrs. Cunningham had desired.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
seesar's Objective Not Saloon

Frank Lyon, the portly character
actor. was deeply touched the other
day when approached by a ragged and
hungry looking beggar who pleaded
for a dime. Lyon dug down into the
depths Of his capacious pocket and
discovered dime. which he placed
in the hands OF the beggar. Just as
a matter of curiosity. he kept his eye
on the man as he strolled away.
and to his surprise the beggar headed
straight for moving picture theatsr
We'll" remarked the astounded
Lyon, Il have often heard that motion
pictures were hurting the saloons. but
l never knew that the effect was n
serious as that"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01

He was painfully exact In his bear
Ing. even in the parting of hair and
the arrangement of his tie. and in the
way he disposed himself at small
table in downtown restaurant After
the waiter had taken his order, the
manager came along. inquiring:
Have you been waited orr
Il am being waited upon." replied
the precise man. with emphasis upon
being" and upon"
Luncheon ended. the manager ap-
peared again, asking cheerfully:
rs everything satisfactory, sir?"
Everything was satisfactory" an
swered the patron.-New York Mail
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
NO LACK OF NERVE THERE
According to Old Farmer, He Knew
One Man Who Could Almost
Supply Country.

What is going to bring back the
good times?" asked the old farmer OF
the grocer to whom he had sold his
early rose potatoes at less than last
years prices.
well, SIR" was the reply, nothing
ails this country today but lack of
nerve. We had panic and people got
scared. There might have been some
reason for this scare at first, but that
passed away long ago. If we'd all go
1t now and have nerve things would
be all right"
you think that would do 1t, eh?"
I'm sure of it. Have you seen any
signs of improvement down your
way?"
Yes, slight sign. That Is know
a Teller who's got his nerve with him"
"YesT
He owed me SO when the panic set
In, and, of course, l held off about
asking for it. 'Tain't my way to drive
nobody to the wall. jest let him go
until the other day, and then l met
him and said:
Jim. what about them $3?'
"'What s3?'
Them three you owed me for wood
when the panic set in
Why, you darned old scoundrel,
instead of me OWN you SO for wood
you owe me 81 for work, and If you
don't pay 1t inside of week I'll begin
lawsuit agin ye!'
That's one of the slight signs down
our way of folks getting their nerve
back" continued the farmer, "and If
1t spreads all over the country hain't
going to say whether 1t will bring
back good times or bring on such a
pinch that paper collars will go up to
SIS boz, and we'll have to use dried
catnip for smoking tobacco. Elk
change.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
MAN WAS ENJOYING HIMSELF
chrpful Party at chautsuqua Enter
talnnent Insisted on Having All
the Amusement Possible

The conversation at social session
In Washington the other night turned
to the proficiency of some people in
the matter of making sarcastic re-
marks when Congressman P. Padgett
of Tennessee was reminded of an
Incident that recently happened at a
Chautauqua entertainment.
In the audience was a man who in
sisted on talking aloud to the great
annoyance of those about him. More
than one Sowing look was cast In
his direction, and finally an esteemed
citizen became Indignantly eloquent
Look here. young man." he ex-
claimed. shaking finger In the direc-
ton of the offender, don't you know
that you are annoying everybody in
the house? Can't you stop talking
and let us enjoy the lecturer"
"Oh, l don't know" was the cool
response of the chirpful party. II
paid for my ticket and l don't know
why I'm not entitled to all the privi-
leges that go with It,"
Let him talk, mister" suddenly in
terposed- small boy. HE works In
deaf and dumb asylum. and this Is
his night off,"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
EXPENSE NO OBJECT.
Fortune Spent for House Desired
in Photoplay.
nMiliion Dollar Mystery" Will Be
Conferred In Former Home of
Francls Wiisou-Purchased
for 5000, 900.

When work was begun upon The
Million Dollar Mystery" Lloyd y.
Lonergan, author of the scenario, de-
cided upon the old Francis Wilson
home as the "house of mystery,
around which the plot of the big
serial centers. Efforts to obtain the
use of the house to take the required
scenes failed when 1t was learned
that the spacious lawns would be the
camp of balloonists, soldiers, and 40
tors for several months. Mr.. Loner-
gan insisted, however, upon the Viii
son home. Negotiations resumed
failed to inspire the hard-hearted real
estate agent with the necessities Of
the moving picture industry. Much
crestfallen, Mr.. Lonergan returned to
Mr.. Hite with an I'll get you yet
expression. A war council was held,
at the close Of which Mr. Hite had
determined to buy the house. With
the commission for the purchase In
his pocket Mr.. Lonergan returned to
the now smiling real estate agent.
The Francis Wilson home had passed
to @. ]. Hite for 100000. Prepare
lions were Immediately begun to
work 1t into pictures. The house,
which Is historic in Westchester coun-
ty because of its beauty and famous
In theatrical circles because Of its
previous owner, will be recognized by
thousands throughout the country
when the first Of "The Million Dollar
Mystery" films are released.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01

Mrs. Jones, not having much conf
dence in the abilities Of her servant,
went to market herself. Approaching
the fish wife's stall, she asked the
price of a large carp.
sixty cents" was the reply.
The lady examined the fish and
exclaimed. It's not fresh!"
II tell you 1t Isl" replied the fish
wife.
But it's quite ffabby!"
~Oh. go on insulting IT." replied the
fsh wife bitterly. TT can't answer
youf"
And with that kindness Of heart
which is natural to her. Mrs. Jones
bought the fish to make up TOR the
injury TO It's feelings.-Judge.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
They Passed IL. All Riuhf.

Mrs. Peck-What were you doing
on Main street this afternoon with
that Miss Peachblow?
Henry Peck-Oh, just met her and
passed the time of day with her, that
was all
Mrs. Peck-That was all, was It?
You paraded up and down the street
with her for two hours! Is that what
you call passing the time of day with
her?
Henry Peck-Why, yes, dear We
went by a dozen street clocks, you
know.-Springfield Union.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
Deceived.

An accident had occurred. A stag
Ing had given away, and two carpen-
ters working on 1t fell to the ground.
One was seriously injured; the other
unhurt. Immediately went to his as
sistance. The usual crowd quickly
gathered.
One woman asked in loud voice:
where is the other man that was
hurt?"
There he is, holding the injured
man," said a voice.
''Oh, yes! See how his cheek Is
pulled Quit"
The uninjured man turned his head
toward the excited woman and said:
Madam, for your information. that's
good chew of tobacco.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01

farces. He has had long stage expe-
rience. playing for several seasons
with George Fawcett in his wellknown
successes. Was with Miss Percy Has
well in stock at the Royal Alexandria
theater, In Toronto, and starred for
a season in Eugene Walters The
Wolf" He has also been associated
with such successes as THE Remit
lance Man." THE Great John Gan
tom and ''The Fighter" Mr.. Wash
burn is splendid Photographic sub
ject in photoplays and his work is
always effective and clean-cut. He Is
we'll remembered in such films as
Married, After All, 1.-The Grip of CIR
cumstance," THE Conqueror." and
many others.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01

the companies of William Faversham
and Robert Edeson, and spent five
years in vaudeville. Then the motion
pictures appeared on the theatrical
horizon, and Mr. Seay joined as a char
acter actor. He was soon directing
subjects for the regular program, and
is now producing the "Octavius" Sc
ries featuring Barry O'Moore. In
this series Mr.. Seay plays the dual
role Of adapter and director, making
his own scenarios from the stories
by Frederick Arnold Hummer.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01

versity Of the
South before the
call of the foot
lights captured
him. He was for
six years in stock
In New York, Bos-
ton. Chicago, ST.
Louis and other
cities, and among
legitimate COM
panies with which
he appeared we're
1.-THE Heir to the
Hoorah."- What
H a p p e n e d to
lone g." set h a
Man From Mex
ico," and limo
cent as a Lamb"
He apneared in
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
Old Favorlte to Be Revived

Miss Hazel Dawn of ~The Pink
Lady" and 1.-The Little Cafe" has been
engaged to play the chief role In One
Of Our Girls" The comedy was writ.
ten by Bronson Howard, and Il
abounds In patriotic situation In
volving the sacrifice of an American
giri for her little French cousin
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
industrious Family.

What do you raise here?- asked
the horseback traveller of boy who
was playing on little mountain farm
In West Virginia.
; Il raise corn an pertaters," said ths
boy; NAV raises chickens and when
paw comes back from Their still he
raises Cain. Baltimore Sun.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01

80" said the visitor. you intend
to become physician when you grow
up!"
Yes, SIR" said the youth.
And why have you decided upon
the medical profession?"
We'll. a doctor seems to be the
only man that keeps on getting paid
whether his work Is satisfactory or
not"-Ladies' Home Journal.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01

Laura Oakley, who has been miss
ing from motion pictures. win soon
be seen s-gain in photo plays. Miss
Oakley returned recently to the west
ern studio after a vacation In the
mountains. lasting three months.
where she has been roughing 1t, horse
back riding, hunting. fishing and sleep
ing out of doors.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01

stock company, Is
a handsome and
extremely popular
favorite with pho
toplay fans, even
though his work
is of the VILLAIN
ish" and thank
less type. Wash
burn is now com
plotting his third
year with the
movies" and in
that time has por-
trayed scores Of
effective studies
in an unlimited
range of films, In
Guiding N e To-
dramas, dramas,
comedies q n d
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
A METROPOLITAN Air.

First Passenger docking out Of cal
window)-Hello! Here we are in
Chicago. l didn't suppose we'd got
there yet.
Second Passenger-It does look like
Chicago. but 1t can't be. All, see!
We are passing through a forest IRE
Puck.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
Speaking of Matches,

Bacon see it stated that one fire
in every ten in New York is caused
by matches.
Egbert-And one marriage in about
every ten there is unhappy.
Whats that got to do with it?"
why. both statements show that
New Workers are careless with
matches"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
MOVING Up In Profession.

Dorothy Gish is fast overcoming q
handicap. She was known for long
time only as ''the little sister of Lii
lion Gish." Now, however. she has
been given a good part In judith OF
Bethulia," and starred In the Reliance
features, The Mysterious Shot and
The Mountain Rat" Big sister must
now look to her laurels.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
AM Expresslon of sxmnathx.

Many good actor is overlooked
because he does not get a proper CD
portunity." remarked the stage man.
ager.
YES" replied the producer. When
you think of such men as Forrest and
Booth 1t seems shame that they
couldn't have had a chance at the
moving pictures"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
Three Jack London Productions.

HobaTt Bosworth Is producing three
Jack London films at one time.
Myrtle Stedman is said to be an ideal
Joy in Smoke Bellew," In which she
plays opposite Jack Conway. She Is
also the Dede in Burning Daylight"
and the girl in THE Odyssey of the
North"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
Just Like a Girl.

Just Like Girl.
Yes, we had falling out"
Really, Grace?"
Yes, and l decided then and there
to break the engagement"
Gracious, dear!"
Il wrote him letter-but IL tore
It up"
MY"
Then l wrote him another letter
and tore that up too"
"Oh!."
"But the third letter didn't tear up
mastering all my courage and buryine
all pangs of regret, l took It to the
mall box. and then"
"Ah, and then? Tell mel"
II didn't drop 1t in."-Pearson'f
Weekly.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01

recently been invited to visit Russia
to fly for the Russo Aero club. At
present she contemplates taking part
in the. transatlantic trip which Lieu
tenant Porte will navigate and which
Mr. Rodman Wanamaker Is financing.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01

Swift-So you've just come from
the seashore? Did you enjoy the
breakers?
Smith-Not much; I've had sad ex-
periences with those summer girls.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
Human Rivalry

Don't you dislike q man who as
sumes to know more than his official
associates?" asked one statesman.
YES" replied the other. partition
larly IL he makes good"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-08-01
WAS A Fo0TLIGHT FAvORITE
Experience Before Joining the
"Movie" Force.

Charles M. Seay is a native of Geor-
gia, and studied medicine at the Uni