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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1915-12-25
Meant In Kindness,

A policeman had told two old vag-
abonds sitting in the park to move
on, and as | followed them along the
street one of them said:
"Jim, / think he means us kindly
Eyes, l think he does, too"
"He knows that we'd be apt to sit
there until we got chill and then
pneumonia and death might follow"
That's it."
Whereas, If he tells us to move on
we keep our blood circulating. avoid
all danger, and are spared to our
friends and the world"
That's correct"
(Which is very kindly of him in
deed, jim; and IL it so happens that
we meet him again, Wen impress it
on his mind that we know how to feel
grateful, even If we bean't heightened
nor rich !"-Baltimor American.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1915-12-25

The Sumerians were members of
one of the primitive races of Baby
lonia. They are believed to have been
of n-Semitic origin and to nave been
the dominant race at the earliest time
of which there are any records. 1t
was to them that the Assyrians
ascribed the origin of Chaidean civili-
zation and writing. Another name for
the race is Accadians. The Accadian
language was non-Semitlc and possibly
Ural-Altalc. It was spoken previously
to the better known Semitic dialect
of the cuneiform inscriptions The
Sumerian seems to be a kindred dia-
lect and to have been in use at the
same time in RahvlOnia
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1915-12-25
ALWAYS ON BRINK OF DEATH
Workers in High Explosives Realize
What May Be the Result of a Nc
ment's Carelessness.

Explosives are solids which, under
certain conditions, suddenly change
into heated gas occupying many times
the original space of the solids. Ordi-
nary gunpowder. when fired, turns
into gas, of which the volume is 1000
times as great as that of the powder.
No wonder the bullet in front Of it
leaves the muzzle of the rifle in a
hurry.
Today there are scores, even hun
dreds, of different sorts of explosives
known to science. Some, such as lyd-
dite, require a very considerable shock
to explode them. Others, such as nj
troglycerin, are fearfully dangerous to
handle, for a few extra degrees Of
warmth or a very slight jar is suf-
ficient to turn them instantly into gas
Of the latter type there is nothing
quite so unstable as iodide of nitro
gen. 1t has to be made in alcohol.
When allowed to dry it appears as a
brown powder, and so unstable IS this
powder that touch with a feather
will set it off. The experiment has
been tried of leaving few grams
upon a table mixed with a lew grams
of sugar. The first bluebottle that
flew on the table and began to crawl
among the grains caused an explosion.
The mere Earring of the air by a
loud shout or heavy footstep Is suf-
ficient to detonate iodide of nitrogen,
and it need hardly be added that no
one in his senses would attempt to
make this terrible stuff To do so in
any quantity would be equivalent to
committing suicide.
Nitroglycerin is not so dangerous as
this iodide, but at temperature of
only 100 degrees-that is, very little
more than the warmth of the human
body-it begins to decompose.
Tons of nitroglycerin are turned out
every day, for it is the explosive from
which guncotton is made. But all the
mixing watts are artificially cooled by
coils of cold-water pipes.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1915-12-25
Division of Races

The division OF the earth's popula-
ton according to race is as follows:
mdo-Germanic or Aryan race (white) 4,
occupying Europe, America, Persia,
India and Austria, about 775,00O,OO0;
Monaghan or Turanian yellow and
brown, living in Asia, about 6S2 ,000,.
900; Semitic (white), living in Asia,
Arabia, ETC., about 65 100000; negro
and Bantu (blaek), found in Africa.
about 150,000,000; Malay and Polyne-
sian (brown), inhablting Australia,
about 35,000,000; American Indian
(red), found in North and South
America, number including half
breeds, about 25,0O0,000.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1915-12-25
NOTHING COMING TO JOHNNY
Small Boy Would Get No Chance
From Groceryman If He Gave Him
Dollar-old Bill in Way.

The topic having turned to mathe.
NAUTICAL problems. Congressman Jacob
A. Canter of New York told of an
incident that happened in a public
school.
The teacher was instructing a
junior class in arithmetic, when she
started to give the youngsters some
mental exercises. says Philadelphia
Telegraph.
Johnny" said she, turning to a
youngster of ten. IF you went to the
grocery store and bought 10 cents
worth of sugar, cents worth of
soap, % cents worth of coffee and 10
cents worth OF crackers and gave the
proprietor a dollar bill in payment
for these articles, how much change
would you get?"
81 wouldn't get any change, Miss
Mary was the rather surprising re.
Spouse of the boy.
You wouldn't get any changed" ex.
claimed the teacher. How do you
figure that out?"
"Storekeeper wouldn't give up" an.
swered Johnny. He would freeze
on to it for the old bill"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1915-12-25
PUZZLE TO SCIENTIFIC MEN
Most Advanced of Specialists Concede
They Know Little of the Vagaries
of the Brain.

A French sergeant who was wound
ed in the head in the Franco-Prussian
war of 1870 had abnormal times,
ing which he felt and smelt nothing,
although his appetite was normal.
During these abnormal periods GER
tain experiments were made with him,
and one of these was the writing Of
an unseen letter, the writer's hand be-
ing hidden by a special screen.
Ten sheets of paper were placed un-
der his hand, and he would commence
to write. AS he wrote, the sheets
would be removed one by one, until
only the signature would appear on
the last. That is to say, he would
have written one page of writing on
ten sheets. Then he would be asked
to read his letter from the last sheet,
blank with the exception of the sigma
ture This he would do without miss
ing word, making corrections where
necessary, and putting punctuation
marks exactly in the right place as
measured by the other sheets.
There is the case Of a Scottish law
yer, who, having a perplexing case in
hand, was observed by his wife to
get up one night, go to a writing desk
in the bedroom, sit down and write
for a considerable time. Having care
fully folded his document, he then
opened his desk, put it away and came
back to bed.
Next morning he related a dream to
his wife, in the course of which he
had given an excellent expert opinion
on the case at issue, no single point of
which he could recall. Judge of his
surprise when his wife led him to his
desk, told him where to look, and d.
rected him to his own dream docu-
ment, where he found the whole mat
ter clearly written out and the whole
case satisfactory.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1915-12-25
Extending Charity.

Shut not thy purse strings against
painted distress. Act charity some
times. When a poor creature tout
wardly and vlsibly SUCH comes be-
fore thee, do not stay to inquire
whether the seven small children, =
in whose name he implores thy assist
ance, have q veritable existence. Rake
not INTO the bowels of unwelcome
truth to save a halfpenny. 1t is good
to believe MIN. II he be not all he pre-
tendeth, give, and under a personate
rather OF a family think tif thou pleas.
est that thou hast relieved an indi
gent bachelor. Charles Lamb.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1915-12-25
Then the CLERK COLLAPSED.

81 don't suppose this business could
run very long without me-" said the
important young man.
Perhaps not answered the visitor.
rs the boss in?"
"Oh, yes. But can tell you any
thing you want to know"
mo, you can't, either. I'm the ST.
lent partner and financial hacker of
this firm, and l want to know how
long a nincompoop like you is going
to be kept on the pay roll"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1915-12-25

you can't afford to miss this offer, y
said the agent, persuasively "All you
have to pay is dollar down and a
dollar a month, and you can be read
ing the books while you are paying
for them"
That's just the trouble replied
Jobson. "Td finish reading them long
before l finished paying for them and
then it would be just like throwing
money away"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1915-12-25
On the Rialto.

81 know you were married twenty
years ago, yet you have the nerve to
tel me that this is your seventh we'd
ding anniversary
Il said my seventh wedding, Yorick-
rg,t anniversary"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1915-12-25
In Politics..

rs it true that all successful poll.
that they may learn what their con-
stituents are thinking?"
"Oh, no. The men who subscribe the
largest amounts to campaign funds
keep the politicians informed of what
they are thinking and it doesn't mat
ter particularly what other people
think"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1915-12-25
MeIanchoIia.

''If were to offer you a job, what
would you Think" asked the practical
philanthropist.
Indeed, sir" replied the mournful
looking tramp, deere amt nothin' you
could say to NE dat would add to de
mental depression I've been laborin
under fur many years"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1915-12-25
A Modern Version.

Here's pretty romance. A mil
lionaire fell in love with a country
maid while making an automobile
tour, and now they are to be married.
81 suppose she gave the thirsty mo-
torist a drink of water, standing by
his car in rustic grace?'
mo. She sold him little gasoline
for his auto"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1915-12-25
Dehydrated Olives

are Better than Nuts and cure con-
stipation, hemorrhoids, stomach and
liver troubles. An ounce a day will
keep the doctor away. Sold in OF.
cartons at 10 cents. Get them from
your grocer or druggist. If they haven It
got them, tell them to get them. Every
body's eating them.
haywood Packing Co.. Corning, Cal.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1915-12-25
ForcefuI Character.

You seem to have had a great
many places lately" said the house
wife to the prospective cook. yet l
notice that all your employers give
you good references"
"Yis, num- replied the candidate,
as she rolled up her sleeves and
showed brawny arm, Il nearly
always leaves wild q good reference"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1915-12-25
NEW MODERN DANCING.

e. Fletcher Hallamore, the leading
Dancing Expert and Instructor in New
York City, writes: 81 have used ALLEN S
FOOT EASE the antiseptic powder to
be shaken into the shoes, for ten years,
and recommend 1t to all my pupils" II
cures and prevents sore feet Sold by all
FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted. LIE
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1915-12-25

What did the critics seem to think
of Scribson's latest novel;"
They didn't seem to think much of
it."
MOI"
One said it might be a good book
to read on a train, If there were
plenty of charming scenery to look
at along the route"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1915-12-25

Constipation causes and aggravates
many serious diseases. 1t is thoroughly
cured by DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
The favorable family laxative.-Adv.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
NEW ELECTION
 LAW IN CITIES
ORDINANCE NOW BEING DRAWN UP TO ALTER CONDITIONS
 OF SEWARD ELECTIONS.

Seward may directly elect mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and city at torney at the next election instead of letting those offices be filled by the city councilmen. An ordinance is said to be now in course of drawing up by the city attorney in Seward to prepare for the new system as pro vided for in a law passed at the last session of the territorial legislature. The new law says that all incorporat- ed towns in Alaska shall in future be divided into cities of the First class and cities of the Second class. If the people ratify the clauses of the law governing such matters mayors of the first class cities will be elected directly by the people, also city clerk, attorney and treasurer. The mayor will be elected for one year and may veto all bills, ordinances, etc. Six councilmen will be elected for terms of two years but after election they will draw lots to decide who must retire at the end of one year. Three
 vacancies will occur each year and three others will be elected for terms of two years thenceforth. The mayor shall become the executive head of the city and must sign all warrants. If he vetoes an ordinance the ordin- ance may be passed over his veto by
 a mere majority of the council later.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
CHICAGO MILWAUKEE
 AIDS THE ALASKANS

A. E. Harris, the travelling pas senger and freight agent and the AL aska representative of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad, who arrived from Anchorage on the Far ragut, says the United States trans continental lines are preparing to meet future competition of the Cana dian trans-continental lines. The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road was the first to go to the front to meet the competition of the Canadian Pacific X Grand Trunk Railroads and the result has been the saving of quite a considerable amount of money to travelling Alaskans.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
SUGGESTED USE R. R.
 BUILDING FOR P. O.

It has been suggested that an ar rangement could be made by the post office authorities for the use of the large room occupying the first floor of the south wing of the rail road building, for the Seward post office. This would solve the problem of providing the additional space which is badly needed, and it is said would result also in a much better arrangement of space for the ac- eommodation of the public using the office. The plan would be to fit up the room with the necessary furniture and equipement for handling and storing the large quantities of mail which must be distributed by the Se- ward office. The room is forty by forty-eight feet, with high ceiling, has ten large windows, with two street entrances, at front and rear; is steam heated, and has a large fire proof vault, with combination lock. The room is vacant at the present time.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
PIONEERS WILL GIVE
 A SOCIAL EVENING

A lively meeting of the Pioneers was held last night at the Pioneer Hall, at which nearly 30 of the old timers were present. Three names were voted on favorably of men liv- ing in Sand Point and Unga. M. D.. Crocker and W. A. c. Baldwin were initiated into the order, and Gus Borgen's membership was transfer red from the Nome Igloo to the local Camp. It was decided at the con clave to hold regular meetings twice a month instead of only once, as formerly. It was also decided that after the next regular meeting to be held the sixteenth, the wives, daught- CTS and lady friends of the Pioneers, would be invited to attend a little dance and social evening.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
COURT NOTES

Yesterday an order denied the mo tion to Quash service of summons and granting the plaintiff, in the case of Chas. Maehl and G. D. Hitchcock vs. the Crow Creek Mining Co.,, leave to amend the complaint by correcting the name of the defendant and grant ing defendants 50 days in which to plead the case. E. E. Ritchie is at torney for the plaintiff and L. " Ray for the defense.
 The case of J. F. Walsh vs. J. P. Mantell was postponed until the ar rival of the Admiral Evans.
 A stipulation was filed this morn ing in court to dismiss the case oi the Alaska Northern Railway Co. vs. Charles Matteus. The defendent paid $50 and costs.
 The case of Catherine Roycroft vs. w. NJ. Sauers commenced this morn ing and is running into this after noon's session. W. D. COppernoll is the attorney for the plaintiff, while S. O. Morford and J. J. Finnegan arc attorneys for the defendent. The jurors in the case are: Martin Ellingson, c. D. Wilkinson, George Merryfeld, c. E. Dufield, H. G. Ward, John Erickson, G. B. Poin. dexter, Charles Kofrus, Frank Ennis R. N. McFadden, Marvin Burford and w. A. c. Baldwin.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
FLNSTON ASKS PERMISSION TO INVADE MEXICO
WOMAN SUFFRAGE BEATEN AND
 THE REPUBLICANS SHOW GAINS

NEW YORK, Nov. 3.-The general results of the elections held yester- day show three things clearly; they show that the country is not ready for woman suffrage; that Ohio is not ready for prohibition and that the Republican party is coming back into favor, at least to some extent. Wo- man suffrage sustained crushing de feats in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New York. Prohibition has been defeated in Ohio and the margin of votes against it will be about fifty thousand as had been predicted in the few days before election.
 The Republicans show general gains. S. w. Mccall, republican, was elected governor of Massachusetts.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
Ship Annie Larsen
 Again in LimeIight
Schooner Which Was Seized as Munitions Ship Now
 Drifts to Sea.

ABERDEEN, Wash, Nov. 3.-The schooner Annie Larsen which gained fame a couple of months or so ago when she was seized with her cargo of arms and ammunition supposed to be bound for Mexico is now believed to be hOpelessly adrift in the open sea and in danger of being lost with all hands. She has been beating back and forth apparently in distress op- posite Grays Harbor since last Fri day and she is now reported to be helplessly adrift in the open sea be- tween Aberdeen and Flattery. The life savers report that they are un- able to assist her owing to the rough water around the bar. Fears are en- tertained for the safety of her crew.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
PROPERTY BOUGHT BY
 DICK DAWSON IS FINE
Lots of Work Done on the Claims and Very Rich Samples
 Have Been Secured.

The Barnes property bought by Dick Dawson, and which is located on Crow creek, is a most valuable one, according to the information secured by this paper since the cable telling of the sale arrived. Some samples carrying a thousand dollars to the ton have been secured on the surface of the cross ledge. The Number One level has been run in 200 feet and has tapped a ledge of a width of twelve inches to two feet. Sectionized com posite samples of this ledge show values of $14 to the ton. Lower levels are also being driven but they have not yet tapped the ledge.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03

Kentucky is claimed by both parties and one seems to be just as confident as the other The Democrats lead in Maryland and a majority for that party is assured. Three Republican congressman were elected in New York and the Republicans also made gains in New Jersey. The revised constitution issue was defeated in New York state. The Republican press and leaders declare this morn ing that the elections indicate an al most sure return of their party to power in the next election but the democrats generally pointed out that side issues interfered with the secur- ing of straight vote on party ques- tions.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
FIRST WOMAN JUDGE AT SOCIETY'S 1915
 HORSE SHOW

NEW YORK, Nov. S.-Society women are conjuring up new foibles and stunning gowns with which to dazzle the American smart set at the National Horse Show in Madison Square Garden Nov. 6 to 12, entries for which closed on the $3O,OOO premium list here today.
 In selecting judges for this year, show the directors have called in many new experts. One of these ex- perts in a woman, the first ever in- vited to judge at the National Horse Show.
 She is Lady Beck, wife of Sir Ian Adam Beck, Canadian Director of the International Horse Show Associa tion.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
DENVER MAY N0LLE
 PROHIBITION

DENVER, Nov. 2.-Threatened with a fight over the new prohibition law which goes into effect on Janu- ary 1, 1916, the Anti-SalOOn League of Colorado opened a memorable convention here today. Denver, under a home rule statute, threatens to nolle the statewide dry law. The call for today's meeting stated that the purpose was the formulating of a line of action to checkmate any move the liquor forces may make ' Legal action is presumed.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
BIG GUNS TO ATTACK N|SH AND
 FRENCH ARMY LANDS IN GREECE
BIG GUNS FOR NISH

AMSTERDAM, Nov 9.-The great Austrian guns which were so successful in batteng down the defenseS of PrzemyS have arrived at Prot Serbia for use in the attack on NSh the Serbian capa The early fall of the city is anticipated as it's Notifications are almost worthless against such artillery. In the meantime a French army IS being landed at Kavaa the nearest Greek port to Ganpoi pennsula The Germans are using the fact to attempt the emptiness of the attack made on Germany for invading Belgium.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
ABANDONS SUIT

Mrs. J. B. Seiffert has decided to abandon the lawsuit brought by her against Mrs. J. B. Stull for the pos session of two lots on Adams street, The suit was to have come up at this term of court but the plaintiff came to the conclusion not to press if
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
UNCHANGED IN WEST

PARIS Nov. 3-The official statement issued today says that tke situation in the western theatre is unchang ed It suggests rather than states positively that very
 little fighting proceeding but this is made evident by the lack of dispatches It is officially stated however that the French troops making slight progress in southern Serbia where they opposed by the Bugar- ians The allied troops in that quarter are believed not to be yet numerous enough for the task confronting them
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
SIZE FOR THE NEW
 HOSPITAL OBTAINED

The site for the new hospital has finally been located and work will commence on the erection of the building immediately. Full and de- tailed plans of the work were not ready for publication at the time of going to press this afternoon. It is generally understood that the site will be at Fifth and Madison just north of the Railroad building but no definite announcement to this effect has been made.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
JUssERAND MEETS WILSON

WASHINGTON, Nov 3-Jusserand, the French ambassador asked for and was granted conference with President Wilson this afternoon at two o'clock and the feeling that the meeting may have something to do with proposals for peace The ambassador however de- cares that he only wses to thank Wilson for ntercedg in behalf of two French who were condemned to death by the Germans.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
GERMAN FOOD NOT SHORT

BERLIN Nov. 3.-Mayor Monmouth today de ned emphatcay that there is food shortage in Berlin or any part of Germany. The government regulations he says merely intended to reduce prices and to in sure just and equitable distribution On Tuesdays and Fridays of each week meat is not permitted to be sold In restaurants substitutes compelled to be served Pork has become the highest price meat and only the wealthy can afford to buy it at present.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
SEE YESTERDAYS GATEWAY
 FOR THE ELECTION STORY

The Gateway of yesterday contain ed story telling of the elections which were held yesterday and this story should be referred to today by those who wish to see what the cleo ton results, given in today's paper signify.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
CLOSE STREETS FOR PLAY

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Nov. D. This city has solved the question of play grounds for the kiddies, by des- ignating certain streets that will be closed for play during certain hours of the day, it was announced today.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
BERLIN WOMEN WORK

BERLIN, Nov 3.-Forty thousand women have re- placed men for the carrying of the great public works which are now being done by this city This work con-
 sists in part of subway costing five million and new docks costing ten million. The women doing the hardest sort of work in some cases.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
NO PEACE FOR VON BUELOW

LONDON, Nov. 3-The German embassy at Madrid denies the story that Prince BueOw is trying to bring about peace The report was published all over Europe yesterday that he intended attend the peace confer ence in Switzerland and that he favored movement to- ward bringing about cessation of hOstlities.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-03
ITALIANS BROKEN

BERLIN Move 3.-The news of the great Austrian defeat of the Italians was confirmed by official advices from Vienna today According the latest dispatches from the Austrian capital the Italian attack has been completely broken with loss of one hundred and fifty thousand on the Isonzo front.