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White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-10
OF GENERAL INTEREST.

The cost Of cremating a body ir
France is only three francs, equal to 2s
Cd
\ strip of land to extend the Liver.
pool stock exchange was recently pur-
chased at the rate of & G1,O0O,0O0 pei
acre.
So dense is the water in the deepest
parts Of the ocean that an ronclad if
it were to sink, would never reach the
bottom.
The weight of the six largest dia.
monds are: Koh-i-noor, 1903 carats;
Star of Rrazil, 1926; Regent Of France
1856; Austrian Kaiser, 139; Rajah OF
Rorneo, 36T.
In Vienna the servant girl is not per.
mitted to climb out on the window.
sill to clean windows without safety
belt and rope attached to it which
fastcns TO the building. 80 that in case
she should slip or lose her balance she
is suspended in safety, and can be
drawn back into the window.
If the human being possessed
strength rs great in proportion as that
Of shclllish the average man would be
able TO lift the enormous weight OF
2,97G,G00 pounds, pulling in the same de-
gree as a limpct. And If the man pulled
in the same proportionate degree as the
cookie, he would sustain weight OF
no less than 3.10G, 500 pounds
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-10
FOGGY FACTS.

Fog to sailors and travellers is fire
quently source of annoyance and dan
ger "Whcther vapor condenses as fine
Scotch mist OF coarse black fog is large
ly determined by the dust, If we can
remove the dust from the air we have
removed the nuclei of condensation"
Five methods for removing dust have
been ggested---fiItration, settling, re-
condcnsing. calcining and electrifca-
ton. The last-named is hOught to con
tain the greatest possibilities and the
day is probably near at hand when cleo
tric fog-dispelIers will he placed on
ships, ferry boats and at all terminal
depots and crowded thoroughfares.
1T is known that fogs may form in
three diffesCnt W1ys-first, when the
air has been cooled by rapid radiation
second, when the cooling results froma Il
mixture of different air currents, and
third, where a cooling has been caused
by an uplifting of the air The sea
fogs come from a difference of tenn
pera ture between the water and the air
Coast fogS are caused by damp air from
the sea passing over the cooler land, OF
are formed at sea, when there is some
great area Of high pressure.
In California last year large quanti-
tics Of fruit were saved by process
known as "fog-bulding." The newest
and most effective method of prevent
inp frost consists in tho Introduction nj
large amounts of moisture in the vapOr,
GUS state. when this vapor condenses,
or, in other words, when the fog is
formed, an enormous amount Of heat is
given off, generally at the very height
at which it is most needed, Fog and
frost both occur when the skies are
clear and little or 10 air is stirring"
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-10
WAR AND WARRIORS.

OF the 1880 muskcts picked up AT
Gettysburg after the battle $4,000 were
loaded. About half Of them con tanned
two charges, about quarter from
three 10 ten and one piece contained 23
1t is believed that a ton Of lead is
fired in the form Of bullets for every
man killed in battle Statistics of Eu.
ropean wars go to show that from 5000
TO 10000 shots are fired for every per-
son disabled
The President, since his ipaugura.
tion, presented to John CARRIER, an old
soldier comrade now residing in Bra
I'll, Ind, a camp stool which he used
during the war Of the rebellion, and
CARRIER is probably the proudest and
hapriest man in the Hoosier state,
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-10
CURIOUS FACTS.

There are three times as many mus
cles in the tail of cat as there are in
the human hand and wrist.
There are Is different materials used
in constructing a piano, which come
from no fever than lG countries.
In France hospitals for infectious dis
cases are furnished with telephones. 50
that the sick may converse with their
friends without danger of communicate
ing disease
It is said the wound made by the
tooth Of the cobra species Of serpent is
mere puucture and causes little swell
ing. Death ersucs from paralysis Of
the nerve ccnters.
\ French Canadian couple. Louis
Darwin and his wife, now living IN St.
Paul, recently celebrated the eightieth Il
anniversary of their marriage The
husband is 1917 years old and the wife
is 10l.
Fruit-eating bats eat fruit only, and
arc confined to Asia, the islands Of the
East Indian archipelago being one of
their principal habitats. They cover
the trees in daytime in vast multitudes.
looking Ike huge flock of crows.
1t is said that the ESkimos have a
queer custom in regard to doctors. At
each visit the doctor is paid. If the pa
tent RECEIVERS the physician keeps the
money; if the patient dies the money
is returned to the family of the de-
ceased.
1t is believed that some Of the camcls
imported in 1853 to run wild IN Arizona
are still IN existence. Indians Ccca-
Sionallr report having seen some, and
lately the international boundary com
mission saw two with their spy glasses
on the Mexican border.
Bank Of England notes are made from
new white linen cuttings-ncvcr from
onytning that has been worn. So care
fully is the paper prepared that even
;he number Of dips into the pulp made
ly each workman is registered on a dial
BY machinery.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-10
TREASURE-TROVE.
BY $. barring GOULD.

The forest of Dartnoor is surround
Cd on every side by wide stretches Of
moorland that belong to the several
contiguous parishes, and every house
holder in each of these parishes claims
rights on the common of his parish,
over which, moreover, the manorial
lord asserts paramount authority, and
cnfowes il when be can. The duchy
Of Cornwall, however, TO which the
forest belongs, Processes sort of SOW
ereignty over all these commons.
Now, there lived in the parish OF
South Tawt0n, in the curious Old VII
iage of Zeal, where every house is an
archaeological curiosity, and every
householder is independents poor
vourg man OF the name Of Josiah Day,
commonly known rs young Rainy Day.
The nickname was acquired by him
through his excessive caution. AS the
slothful man, according to Solomon,
excuses himself from doing anything
ard going anywhere, by saying: There
j. q lion in the street," so did josiah
ray shirk ycuturing on any undcrtak-
iug. or investing small earnings in amy
rpeculationi to which the risk of loss
adhered, on the plea that he must look
out for and provide against rainy
day.
Joe was not a lazy man, yet his eX-
gerated prudence led TO much the
same results as inertness-he let slip
opportunities that could never recur,
aLd which went to benefit men less
able, honest and Industrious than him
self.
It sometimes happens that plums
drop into the mouths of those who
stand gaping at the clouds. All they
then have TO do is to close their mouths
on the plums and to make the most of
them.
Such n plum dropped into the mouth
of Josiah one Christmas Eve. lie did,
indeed, snap his jaws on it'-but that
was all.
lie was working on the common,
cutting vp granite blocks, wherewith
in construct new take" wall IT is
re opinion oi every houscho'dcF in a
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-10

JOURNEY tNti AtN S''N ''' "
Shortly after this a great surprise
came to him. One morning he found il
his "new take a flock of sheep al
branded NJ. A.
"Gracious bless us!" exclaimed Jos
"Ilow ever came the sheep there? III
run ask Polly, she may know. She mus
ha' seen some one drive EN- this way
He went to the cottage and spoke II
heat: MARY, some owdacious radical.
have been turning sheep into my ne"
take during the night. They are
marked NJ. A."
They are mine, JOS
"Io,mS, Polly?"
"Ycs. 1t was very kind and consider
ate of you, Jos. to inclose 50 many
acres for me. | thank you with all my
heart"
Enclose for you! 1t is my new
take"
There is some misunderstanding,
answered the girl. "The new take is
certainly mine. | nave been to the
lord of the manor and have bought it
2j acres at so much gold per acre,
have the papers all drawn out
"Yours Where did you get the
money!
That was a question Mary did not an
swer.
After much consideration Jos said
faltcripgly: This Isl pretty go! How
am to be paid for the walling?'
I'm sure can't think, JOS"
but it has engaged nc off aud on for
IS months. Fifty pounds wouldn't re-
pay my labor. | cant afford"
Il really am sorry for you"
There is only one way out Of it, eX-
claimed JOS, that | can see; and that
is by changing the brand on the sheep
from \ to D, and by Jumping togethcr
my wall and your land.
well, I'm not PARTICULAR answered
Mary, and so the matter was settled.
They were married, and Jos found
that he had secured not only \ very cap
itaI bit of land, but with it a very
thrifty. witty and wise wife.
At the close of the first twclvemonth
there were three in the house in the
place of two. At the end OF the second
year the number had mounted to five,
for the second addition to the family
consisted in twins.
But the conscience of jos was un-
c.l>y. Something stood between himan4
Polly. lie had a secret from her, and
that is ever a barrier to connubal unity.
Christmas was approaching. Jos re-
solved TO make q clean breast Of it and
tell Mary everything.
Christmas day arrived and Joe put on
his Sunday coat and tioWcred his "wcs"
l;it,' took his lever and went forth.
'polly," said he, come along. I've q
surprise forNou." He deliberately threw
down a portion of his ncw.take wall,
discovered ;he Id Of the stone chest,
levcrcd it aside, and then jumped into
tn" box. Next moment he rose out Of
1t blank with despair, trembling with
disappointment Ills treasure was
gene.
BY the side of the carn and over
thrown wall stood his wife watching
him, with a smile on her cherry lips and
a twinkle in her bright eyes. A toddlng
child clung to her skirts as she held one
OF the twins in each arm.
"poll." he pasped, "I'm a ruined man.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-10
ABOUT POSTAGE STAMPS.

Stamp collectors continue to issue
protests against unnecessary issues. $
and the little republics and Kingdoms
go right along issuing them. If the col
lcctor would not buy the stamps the is
sue would cease. Do they ever think of
that?
The three leading stamp catalogues
for 1897 are out, and they differ con
eidcrably in prices. This is to be cX-
pectcd, however since dealers regulate
prices by stock they have on hand
This creates confusion in the mind Of
the amateur collector, until he discov-
crs the reason.
The biggest registered letter ever
mailed in the United States was a box
containing the testimony and exhibits
in recent suit concerning the chloride
process of extracting gold. The post
age was $lS7. 1t was sent from New
York to Pretoria, South Africa. The
largest previous record was $40.
The Boston Journal says that peri
odical stamps are only bits of col
ored paper" and if the government will
not sell them to collectors, the collect,
ors are justified in getting them by
hook and crook. The assumption that
collectors must have these stamps is
very amusing What dreadful things
would happen if they could not ret
them? Would they die?
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-10

When n man is singlc he only needs
few collars and cuffs, a suit Of clothes
occasionally. ard cigars, but after he
Fcts married he finds out what thc hi,.
stores are fCr AtchiSou Globe.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-03
GOVERNMENT NAMES SURPLUS
Receipts Exceed Expenditures by
Over Two Millions in nccrmbcr.

Receipts Exceed Expenditures by
over Two Millions in December.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The monthly
comparative statement of the government
receipts and expenditures shows the total
receipts during December to have been
$25, ,S57 l16 and the expenditures S23, SIP ,66i,
which leaves a surplus for the month of
2O4i. .450. For the six months of the fls-
cal year, however a deficit is shown of
S37 9)2 397 This is the first time within
six months and the second time within the
year that the monthly receipts have eX-
ceeded the expenditures. The surplus this
month Is largely accounted for by partial
receipts from the recent sale of first mort
gage bonds of the Pacific railroads belong
ing to the Central Pacific sinking fund,
which appear in this statement as a re-
payment u civil and miscellaneous eXpend-
lures. There was also a further reduction
of about 900 interest payments during
the month. Independent of these bond
transactions, the surplus this month would
have been about 100000. The receipts
from customs during December amounted
to S1O,779 il2 a gain for the month of
about $S00,000 The internal revenue re-
cepts aggregate Sl3. 1893 1898, a nominal gain
over November. AS compared with Decem-
ber. 1895, there is loss of about 81 $3.50, 900
in the customs and gain of about $i4S,00O
from internal revenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-03
DELEGATES FOR MONEY CONGRESS.
Gathering VIII Wei Represent Bus-
inesa SCnLImcnI of The CnmnLrN.

iheSS sentiment oi thc country
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan 2.-The mail
received by the executive committee on
the money conference, which begins on
January ~, continues to grow heavier every
day. Letters come from commercial organi-
cations from every state from California
to Maine The names of 300 delegates, rep
Iesenting fifty cities, have been received at
the headquarters up to date. Letters from
enough other cities have been received to
indicate an attendance OF $50 delegates not
yet appointed. Chairman NJ. H. Hanna of
the executive committee, announces that
the attendance assured and the substantial
character OF the representatives. leave no
room for doubt that the convention will be
brilliant gathering capable OF expressing
forcibly the serious business sentiment OF
the country, Letters received indicate
general sentiment in favor Of the appoint
ment of a commission.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-03

country before the act Of 1892, said the
placing OF fax, Iute and hemp on the free
list had destroyed entirely his ability to
produce hemp, and since that time he had
not produced pound. He appeared, he
said, In behalf OF the farmers OF Ken
lucky, who were dependent on its pro-
duction. He called attention to the fact that
Che st. Louis platform pledged protection to
four articles specifically, hemp, sugar, wool
and lumber. He asked for a duty OF $50
per ton on hemp and S25 per ton on MANILA
and jute. He also asked that It be made
penal ofrcnSe to sell jute goods as American
bprnn srONds
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-03
popuLrsT CONFERENCE 4 FAILURE.
Nothing Accomplished In the south
DnlknIn Cnnicsi nj Mmrnn.

HURON, S. D., Jan. Especial Tele-
gram.) .)-Nothng was accomplished at the
populist conference, so far as senatorial
matters are concerned. The forty or more
members who remained here today failed to
come to any definite understanding and the
forces are far from united on any one
candidate. An open fight against Kyle by
half of Brown county's delegation has taken
some votes from him. Judge Powmans
friends made a strong effort to win
free silver republicans to his support.
but they are not fully satisfied with
his views on the money question
and not likely to go into any caucus, but
act Independently This will further COM
plicate the situation, and may result in the
choice Of a new candidate Colonel Kellar-
of Hot Springs is in the background, hoping
Plowman, GoodykoontZ and Loucks will be
dropped and himself brought out against
Kyle, whom he believes can be easily beaten
Unless the populsts and democrats unite
they have no show of success. Congressman
PickleT is here, but taking no part. He is
practically sure of the republican caucus
and it is not improbable that a
complication may arise that will send him
to the United States senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-03
HIS DEATH DUE TO AN ACCIDENT.
COrOncrs Jury Finds n Verdict in the
CnsC of EhitOr McCmIInrh

CorOncr's Jury Finds n Verdict in the
Case of Editor McCuIIngh.
ST. LOUIS, Jan, 2.-The inquest over the
remains OF Joseph b. McCullagh, the veteran
editor Of the Globe Democrat was contin-
ued today. Louis C. Boyle, the liyeryman
who was Mr., McCullaghs closest friend in
life, was the only witness examined He
said; mo man can make me believe that
he committed suicide"
DIR. Wise, the coroner thereupon ordered
verdict to the effect that death was due
to a fracture OF the skull received by
fall from a window, while under the in
huence OF sleep and gGs-the result of an
accident"
1t is not known whether the deceased left
O. will or not. According to Mr.. Boyle, who
is in The best position to know, the value OF
the editors estate is about 500, 900, conElst-
ing mainly Of stock in the Globe Printing
company.
In memory OF the late Joseph b. McCul-
lagh, meeting OF representative newspa-
per men OF St. Louis was held today. There
were present the heads of the editorial and
business departments OF the daily papers
representatives of the weekly press and
others who had been friends and admirers
OF the dead editor, The meeting promptly
organized by the choice of Norman j. Cole
man, editor of the Rural World, to pre-
side. The committee on resolutions was
appointed, the chairman selecting Charles
w. Knapp, editor and manager of the st.
Louis Republic; Frank II. O'Nelll, formerly
editor Of the old Missouri Republican;
Colonel Charles II. Jones, editor of the
Post-Dispatch; William Hyde, who was sue
ceodCd by Mr.. ONeil as editor of the Mis-
souri, Republican, George Garrett city edi-
tor Of the st. Louis Chronicle John Miller
formerly OF the Shoe and Leather Gazette
and John Schroeder of the Anzeinger Dest
westerns, TO draw up a fitting testimonial
of the grief of the associates of the dead
editor When the committee retired Dr. w.
w. Boyd. who was present, was called upon
for an address. He responded and addresses
were also made by several others. Reso-
lutons we're reported and adopted which in
part are as follows;
Resolved That II Is the sense of the
newspaper men In 81 Louis In meeting
assembled, that IN the death OF Joseph b.
MCCulagh the profession of journalism,
his genius brought an enlarged influence
wherever his work was known, has sus-
tanned an irryIarublC less: I'm the opinion
OF his co-woIkers Mr. McCulagh had won
N conspicuous place In the foremost ranks
OF the journalism OF the country and ne
adaptation for the work, but by that tire
less energy, diligence anc exalted conCCp-
tion OF his duty to his readers and the
general public that must inspire all ncWs-
paper workers that II was at once great
and wholesome.
II was decided to attend the funeral,
which viii be held Sunday afternoon.
Movements of Ocean Vessels, Jan. =.
At New York-Arrlyed-St, Louis. from
Southampton.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-03
WILL CHANGE THE SCHOOL YEAR.
south Dakota state Bonrd of Regents
Has New Plans.

VERMILLIoN, S. d., Jan. 2.-(Special)-
Hon. Frank d. Adams or Groton president
of the State Board of Regents has made
known certain changes that are contem-
plated by the board in the conduct of the
educational institutions of the state. The
annual report of the board recommends that
the terms Of the school year of the Agricul
tural college be changed to a winter term
instead of the present summer term and an
additional sum of $500 will be asked for the
heating of the buildings. The report also
recommends that the graduates of the State
university be recognized that their stand
ing at graduation be made equal 10 state
teachers certificate small appropriation
Is also asked for state examinations. Since
GovGrnor-elect Lee has pledged his support
to all proper legislation" on educational
lines Mr. Adams feels confident that these
reforms will be carried out.
Senator Carl Gunderson has arranged a
series of pictures of Vermillion in such
way to give birds-eye view of the little
city. He will take the group of photos to
Pierre with him and keep 1t close to his desk
for inspection by HIS fellow members
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-03

Comptroller Eci<cIs Gives Ont state
mCnt Showing Mmch ImnrnNcmcnt.

lIckc1S ttNeS out state
mCnt ShONyints Much improvements.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Especial Tele-
gram) Eckels today gave out
an abstract of reports of the condition De-
cember II of the three national banks in
Lincoln, Ncb. 1t shows a stronger condi-
ton than at the date Of the last statement.
October 6, the reserve having Increased from
2S9S per cent to 25.97 per cent. The prin-
cipal items of the abstract given out today
ara: Loans and discounts, $1,722,S25; value
Of stock, securities, banking house and other
real estate, 215.S23; reserve in banks and
deposited with reserve agents. S335,S7S, of
which the gold ed to $133,71O; total
resources, S2.619,150. Liabilities: Capital
stock, $S50,0OO; surplus fund and undivided
profits, $l13,2 deposits. Sl,3lS.2S3.
j. f. Russell has been appointed p5stmas-
ter at Fandon, Frontier county, Neb.
The failure Of the Omaha Savings bank
has brought woe to a number of Omaha peo-
pie resident in Washington who are de-
positors in the failed bank, but they hope
10 realize eventually.
C. ]. Greene and wife of Omaha are in
Wa Shinptnn
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-03
GOLD PRODUCTION WAS INCREASED.
Figures from the United states Mint
for the DnAf Ncnr.

WASHINGTON, Jan. From information
received by the officers OF the mint and
other agents employed to collect the statis-
tics of the production of gold and silver from
the mines Of the United States during the
calendar year. 1896. the director of the
mint estimates the product of gold to have
approximated S5l .50O,OOO an increase of
So 900 900 over 1895. The product of silver
in the United States in 1896. from the infor-
nation now at hand, is estimated to have
been from 80, 900. 600 to $4,000, 900 fine ounces,
decrease OF 2,5OO,OO0 to 100000 ounces
from that of 1S95
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-03
ACCUSED BANKER is ACQUITTED.
Denver Judge Says Evidence Against
Ernnk Atkins is Insufficient.

DENVER, Colo, Jan. 2.-UnGer instruc-
tons of Judge Butler, who said the evil
dence was insufficient to convict, the jury
in the district court today returned YER
diet of not guilty in the case of Frank
Atkins. president of the defunct Colorado
Savings bank, indicted on a charge of re-
ceiving deposits when he knew the bank
was insolvent.
o. e. Miller convicted in the United
States district court. with Charles II. Dew
and Sidney G. McClurken, OF having de-
frauded the Commercial National bank of
released from Jail today under $4,000 bond.
The case will be taken to the United States
district court