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The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1896-03-14

The Supreme court has decided the
case of Thomas Orr VS.. George Ulyatt
ct al. The effect of the decision is
that homssteaders, under the laws of
the United States, may mortgage their
lands before they receive patents for
the same. 1t rsverses decision of
the district court rendered in Washoe
county.
Is regard to the fixing Of the Story
county tax rate at 50 on the 800,
the Carson Tribune says that in Story
county they place a low valuation on
property and Tx high rate of taxa
ton. In this way they pay proper
tionally small amount into the state
treasury and have large amount for
county purposes.
A new Federal law compols all
railroads to equip freight cars with
automatic couplers by the first of Jan
uary, 1898. 1t is big job to do this
as tho Southern Pacific system has
two couplings that cost $40 each ard
all cars will have to be equipped.
The cost to the railroad will be 1884,
900. !"
The new mining exchange in New
York was opened with prayer, the
clergyman beginning the invocation
with Remember, o Lord, that all
tbs gold and silver in the mountains
Of the earth is thine. "Not if l
strike the lead first" whispered big
man on the platform.
From present indications there will
be an unusually large amount OF work
performed in Robinson district this
year. 1t is not matter of doing as
ssssment work merely, but substan-
tial developments with view of OPP
ening up the mines of the district,
that prompts the action on the part of
mino owners
The gtd of Hymen has stirred up
the forces in Snake Valley, to point
of action that il truly admirable and
interesting. The interest in such
matters Is becoming more noticeable
even i'll this section. Several OF tho
boys show strong and unmistakable
symptoms of having cleaning that
way, but. Even Dick says he
would try it himself, if he wasn't
afraid!
Fifteen new engines have been or
dered by the Southern Pacific at
cost Of $50, 600. Six of them are tt
be of the large cylinder size, with
twelve wheels, and nine are to be ten
wheelers, to- be nsed for passenger
service. The six twelve wheeled en-
gines are to be used Oh the mountains
between Rocklin and Truckee and
two Of them will BIZ capable of hauling
twenty seven loaded cars over tho
heaviest GRADES in the Sierra Nevadas.
Fix
1'he stories circulating the touching
general reputation of G. FL. Vlning a
travelling watch tinker, who passed
through here short time stree, don't
bolster up his audacious religious dec
larations, nor SUPPORT his reputation
for truth and veracity. The latest is
that he worked off bogus check for
$4,000 on man in Elko county in
alleged pay ment for the farmers
ranch, which he (Vii ing) had con-
.tracted to purchase: then getting pos
session of a team and wagon belon,
to the confid.ng rancher, Vining de-
parted, informing the rancher that he
would return in about two weeks and
take possession.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1896-03-14
LOCAL. AND GENERAL NEWS.

Work was resumed on the Mohawk,
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25
SOund-WritinE.

Sixteen hundred and fifty years ago,
at Alexandria, we find one Origen, a
theologian and scholar, under the pa
tronage of his friend Ambrosius, devo
ting himself with tremendous energy
to his literary labors. 1t is interesting
to note that this wealthy friend and
patron has provided him with seven
shorthand writer's and with an equal
number of transcribers, together with
young girls who act as copyists. AS
much progress has been made in six
teen years in the matter of stenography
and transcribing as was made in the
sixteen centuries from the time of Ori-
gen. Shorthand has become the voca-
tion of thousands of both sexes. Onlv
seven years ago was the studyof short
hand introduced as full course of
Pierce School, yet in that time it has
become the largest shorthand school
of Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25
WIN. B. SHARP
& CO.,
Fourth and Market StS.,
WILMINGTON. DEL
WILMINGTON, DEL
Special for Saturday.

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making it unexcelled for light
ness and warmth.
For the prudent holiday
shopping this article offers ad-
vantages which will be harder
to get later on at this price
$3.95 instead of IS.
Five hundred more Blank
cts, white or gray, subject to
a slight imperfection, 22c.
each.
Ladies' Oneita Combination
or Union Suits, white or gray
"a dropped stitch once in a
while makes the price 79c. in
stead OF $I.25. Oneita Under
wear Suits are made to button
across the bust and the most
comfortable and incest fitting
suits yet manufactured.
More specials that are.quick
sellers
Forty dozen Children's
Ribbed Vests at I2ac. each !;
regular 25c. grade sizes, to
ID years.
One bale yard wide Un-
bleached Sheeting Muslin at
&C. per yard.
Five hundred yards Shaker
Flannel at &C. per yard---1cc.
quality.
One thousand yards best
quality Indigo Blue prints, all
new styles, &C. per yard.
One yard wide Hill Muslin,
bleached, &c. per yard.
Only about 100 left of fine
hand made Shades on spring
rollers Tor 25c.---worth dou-
BILE.
Five patterns of heavy In
grain Carpets, soc. goods, for
3oc.
A few more squares of best
grade Linoleum at half price.
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25
HOW IT WAS THEN.

Judge George P. Fisher, of Milford,
gives the following bit of local history
in the Herald:
If we go back to about 1925 how diff
ferent.were the people of this State to
what they are now. 1 was thinking of
this from what I learned from nv
parents, of one Levin Hill, who owned
large body of land one mile west of
Milford. His residence was on a part
of the tract or farm lately owned by
Aaron W. Bell, who inherited it from
his Grandfather, Aaron Williams, who
bought it from Levin Hills heirs.
Those were the days of slavery as
heartless as it ever was down South.
Hill was what was called ''Negro
Trader" He carried on his farms with
slaves, and carried on also trading
in slaves between the United States
and Africa. On his last trip for load
he and his vessel and cargo were cast
away and lost, with all on board, so
that to this time no news has ever been
received as to how it occurred.
His widow married Mr.. John Pur-
nell, and Mr.. Purnell's daughter was
the wife of the late Charles Polk,
Governor of Delaware. One of Capt.
Hills daughters married the late John
d. Teas, the father of Mr.. George H.
Teas, near Milford.
The writer remembers well, that for
years after Aaron Williams owned and
occupied the Hill mansion, there was
kind of box under the lower garret
step over the head of the lower stair
way, and in this box-like place was
about one bushel of hand cuffs and
legirons. We thought little then of
those awful instruments to enslave
men. But now, as I recall all saw,
cannot but think what horrors the
poor slaves endured right here in
Delaware.
This farm was once owned by Gen.
Hazlett, of Revolutionary fame, and
his wife was buried there. The grave
yard is now plowed up and in tillage.
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25

''Scrapple," says the Philadelphia
Record, "as species of Wand peculiar
to Philadelphia has long brought ridi-
cule upon the Quaker City, and has
caused the shafts of wit to fly from
many professional hummorists pen.
The development of recent facts, how
ever, would tend to the belief that
those who have scoffed loudest were
the ones who were most ignorant.
Quite a number of the most fashion
able cafes and restaurants of New
York now make feature on the menu
cards of philadelphia scraple.' Now
comes the conversion of ex-Postmaster
General Bissell, who during his visits
to Philadelphia acquired a great ap-
petite for the mysterious moroccan.
He has ordered local dealer to ship a
pan of scrapple every week at his home
in Buffalo"
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25

CLOSE ELECTIoN.-Wyoming and
South Dakota have gathered up their
full Presidential returns at last, and
both States have gone for Bryan by
very close shave. In Wyoming the
Republicans lose the entire State tick
ct, but have the Legislature by ma
jority of II on joint ballot. The ma
iority for the Bryan Electors, taking
the highest Mckinley and the lowest
Bryan candidates, is 66, and the aver
age majority less than 200.
In South Dakota there is an equally
close shave, as the Bryan Electors have
less than 200 majority, and the Popu-
lists elect the Governor and Congress
men, but the Republicans elect the
State Treasurer by majority of ?.
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25
WHAT OF THE FUTURE?

Senator Marion Butler says that
hereafter the Populists will play their
own cards. They sacrificed their party
name and their individual prominence
by the compact made with the revised
Democratic party. The party which
worked for Bryan was neither Populist
nor Democrat-simply Popocratic. In
1900, the Populists, so they now de-
clare, propose to try their own hand in
running a Presidential campaign.
That means that the Democrats who
voted for Bryan simply because of the
regularity" of his nomination, will be
left to go it alone or to stand with the
sound money Democrats. The party
that was born at Indianapolis when
Palmer and Buckner were nominated
intends to continue its organization.
Although it had to take a new name
the old party title having been stolen
by the Popocrats-the members insist
that they are still the real and only
Democratic party. With the Popu-
lists running their own campaign, un-
less the genuine Bryan Democracy is
willing to make another effort under
the Populist title, the old Democracy
will have nowhere else to go except in
to the arms of the sound money Demo
Gratis.
The possibilities for 1900 will con-
tinue to be matter for conjecture from
this time on. In the meantime we
anticipate such an administration un-
der President Mckinley as will
strengthen the party of sound money
and make it the only factor to be seri-
ously considered when the next Presi-
dent is to be chosen.
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25

Mr.. Bryan is about to enter upon an
elaborate lecturing tour, as is authen-
tically announced in the New York
Journal, which is accepted as Mr..
Bryan's organ in the East.
Mr.. Bryan has been engaged by q
syndicate to give five lecturers a week,
for which he is to be paid 81 900 per
night, and it is understood that the
length of the engagement is indefinite.
Considering that Mr.. Bryan was able
to command only 800 per night as a
lecturer prior to his candidacy for the
Presidency, the value of his nomina-
tiOn and of his campaign is shown by
his ability to command 81, 900 per night
now. Even defeat for the Presidency
seems to have some substantial com
pensatiOns.
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25
EDISON'S LATEST OPPORTUNITY.

On the basis of experiments made
recently his laboratory with Roentgen
rays Mr.. Thomas A. Edison, the fam
GUS inventor, rests a promise to the
blind that within three years they shall
be enabled to see, provided they have
the optic nerve intact. If not given
distinct vision, they will at least be de-
livered from the gloom that encom-
passes them and feel the thrill of light
In his experiments with two men
whose sight had been destroyed by
assesses he succeeded in enabling
them to see. One of them, when con-
fronted with strong Roentgen rays, ex-
claimed: II see millions of points be-
fore my eyes like sparks" The other
declared: 81 can see a light. This
from men who had for years dwelt in
utter darkness.
Some weeks ago Mr.. Edison himself,
while in the X-ray room, found that he
could, with closed eyes, see through
his hand-in fact, through both hands.
This led him to reason that X ray
might reach the retina through morbid
grOwths that close the sight to ordinary
light, and, further that persons whose
retina is lost might, perhaps, with what
remains of the optic nerve be enabled
to perceive light. AS quoted in an in
terview published in the New York
Herald, Mr.. Edison is 'of opinion that
any such thing as complete sight to
the blind is out of the question, but
feels snre that an alienation of their
condition will be effected" It is. he
thinks, entirely within the field of
probability that the blind may be en-
abled to read by means of metal plates,
IN which the letters shall be illumi-
mated by the light of the Roentgen
rays" More than this Mr.. Edison is
not at present prepared to say. His
general statements, however, as quoted
by the Herald, is as follows:
''The blind, that cless of men who
possess intact nerves, but deficient
eyes, will be made to see, and that
within three years. l shall now de-
vote myself to specially prepared X
rays that will, I feel sure, answer the
purpose. OF course, do not claim that
those blind will be enabled to read,
but they will be able to distinguish
persons and things"
His predictions while less sweeping
than it appeared at first, opens an in
teresting field for hopeful conjecture
If IN any. case the retina has atrophied
from disuse, the X ray may, perhaps,
stimulate it to new growth. Some
defects are of such a character as to
render the restoration of sight seem
impossible. When the optic nerve is
destroyed the case must appear to be
hopeless. But most cases of blindness
are, we may assume, due to less dras-
tic causes, and Mr.. Edison's expert
ments suggest agreeable possibilities.
He has accomplished so much that was
beyond the hope of mankind thirty
years ago that we must hesitate to
place limits to his powers where he
sees none.
The telephone, incandescent lamp,
phOnograph, kinetoscope and other
contrivances of this character in which
he has won fame were impossibilities
to the popular mind few years since.
1t may be hoped that the experiments
In which the wizard is now engaged
may prove to be as fruitful as Others
have been.
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh that
contains Murcury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense OF smell and completely derange
the whole system when entertaining Il
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except ON
prescriptions from reputable physicians
as the damage they will do is ten fold
10 the good you can possibly derive
trom them. Halls Catarrh Cure. mann
factared by F. J. Cheney & Co., Tole-
90, o., contains no mercury, and is
taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. II
Is taken internally, and made in Tole-
49, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
"a ga Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25
How TO Ward off an attack of Group.

In speaking Of this much dreaded dis
ease, Mr.. @. M. Dixon, of Pleasant
Ridge, Pa, said, 81 have little girl
who is troubled frequently during the
winter months with croupy affections,
Whenever the first symptoms occur,
my wife gives her Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy, and the result is al
ways prompt and satisfactory" This
remedy is used by thousands of
mothers throughout the United States,
and in many foreign countries, and al
ways with perfect success. 1t is only
necessary TO give it freely when the
child becomes hoarse or as soon as the
croupy cough will disappear. For
sale at 25 and 90 cents per bottle by
Clifton & Raymond
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25

While we of this section of the
country were enjoying the warm sum-
mer weather of the early part of last
week the people Of South Dakota were
in the midst of the greatest blizzard of
years and the State of Washington
was completely snow bound, the bliz-
zard there lasting from Sunday to
Tuesday inclusive. This is big and
a great country.
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25
The Advance Movement in Churches.

The Churches are just now engaged
in trying to gather a lot of non-church-
goers and unbeleivers into the fold. It
is to be hoped they will meet with sue
cess, as the growth of atheism and hos
tility to the churches is on the growth
and it BODIES no good for our nation.
The founders of our Government were
all lawabiding and God fearing men
and out of that stock has come a ma
ton Of people who have surmounted
every obstacle in reaching the highest
plane of civilization. We are at turn
now. Shall the unbeIiever and non
churchman make our laws and weave
our destinies? We hope not. An un-
godly nation will disappear and be lost
for ever, and the unbelieves among
our population should be the chief
solicitude of our churches.
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25

"The Cincinnati Enquirer" which
supported Bryan and free silver, is
courageous enough to admit that the
election of Mckinley has stimulated
business. Revival" 1t says, seems
to be in the air. There is more thriv-
ing commotion in business circles, a
better demand for goods, greater in
quiry for investments, less timidity in
capital, more disposition to make
money earn something instead of lying
idle and furnishing its owners no COM
fort except TO look at it."
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25

We all know that any tired muscle can be
restored by rest. Your stomach is a muscle.
Dyspepsia is its manner of saying Il am
tired. Give me rest" To rest the stomach
you must do its work outside of the body.
This is the Shakers method of curing in
digestion, and its success is best attested by
the fact that these people are practically
free from what is without doubt the most
prevalent of all diseases. The Shaker Di-
gestive Cordial not only contains digested
food which is promptly absorbed without
taxing the tired digestive organs, but it is
likewise an aid to the digestion of other
foods in the stomach. A 10 cent trial bot
tie will convince you Of its merit, and these
you can obtain through all druggists.
Laxol is the best medicine for children
Doctors recommend itin place of Castor Oil.
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25

Ex-Postmaster General John Wanna
maker, has announced his candidacy
for U, s, Senator from Pennsylvania,
to succeed Don Cameron. Mr.. Wana-
maker enters the race against the dis
tinguished Boies Penrose, and the
fight promises to be lively one.
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25

Mr.. Bryan has relieved himself of
an interview with a reporter, in the
course of which he said:
"The Gold Democrats, if they come
back to the Democratic party, must
come as silver men. Their is no room
for two Republican parties in this
country The Gold Democrats cannot
come back to the party and run it on
Republican ideas. They left because
of the platform, called me a Populist
long before the Chicago convention,
and, unless they have changed their
views, must stay with the Republicans.
The Democratic party is committed to
silver, and will continue to fight for
it."
To this Democratic paper says:
''Mr. Bryan is mistaken when he de-
clares that ''the Democratic party is
committed to silver" 1t was sur
rendered to the silver interests in the
recent campaign, and suffered deserved
defeat thereby. When it comes back
to its old-time principles it will again
establish itself in the confidence of the
people of this country.
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25

Mr.. Frank P. Cochran, of near Ga
lena, grew eLeVen hundred bushels of
corn ON ten acres, over one hundred
bushels to the acrel The overseer,
Mr.. VIM. Colgain, husked 1903 baskets
Of this corn and tied the fodder in one
dow
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25

Uncle Sam has a cannon about fifty
feet long with a range of sixteen miles.
1t throws a proiectile weighing 1870
pounds distance of seven miles. A
few of this kind would soon settle any
hostile warships coming too near our
shores.
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25

as inaugurated by G. G. Shayne, show
that capes and jackets are the two lead
ing styles in out door garments, the
former made with quite flare and the
latter usually tight fitting back and
front, although some have loose, double
breasted fronts. COllarettes are in
variety and many stylish ones show q
finish of sable or mink tails that often
cover the entire front to the waist
Eighteen are not considered too many
and corresponding ones are placed on
the shoulders and muff. Chinchilla is
very fashionable and new bird skin
called gre6e is used because showing
fine gray shades. For fitted garments,
seal or Persian lamb are used, but for
capes or collarettes, mink has high
position. Muffs are much larger than
formerly. New
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25

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Smyrna times., 1896-11-25
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Smyrna times., 1896-11-25

Free silver pretends to see it& star off
destiny rising over 1900. BAR that's
nothing. Look at the saags, it, saw. a.
few weeks since.
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25

Rastus = 'Does you b'liebe @eyls'
good luck IN, a. hQrseshoe2" Cicero
'sNo, indeed, not ef dey's nevis hooft
b'hiHd il"
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Bridal Fashions: New Furs: Materials:
Gowns: Notes Answers.
Special Correspondence to the Times.

Special Correspondence TO the Times,
Moire leads for bridal gowns, but
rich ivory satin has still high position
and brocades as we'll, especially if the
latter be shown forth on moire surfaces.
Trains are half round and the favorite
garnitures are chiffon or lace, the veil
being tulle, though lace of fine quality
must always be in particular esteem.
White roses or lilies of the valley are
favOrite flowers and either when COM
bined with orange buds or blossoms,
are very fashionable. The veil is worn
off the face and styles in making the
gown, conform to individual peculiari-
ties. Fashions in
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25

A mans income often depends upon
the outcome of his business ventures.
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25

A mother wouldn't steal her own
child, buiswe often see her kid mapping.
Smyrna times., 1896-11-25
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