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The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27

nature of a presentiment, so put his
hand under the pillow TO SEQ that his
pistols which bo carried were safe.
But ae everything continued perfectly
still he allowed himself to fall into a
light doze, which was again interrupt.
ed by the same. dream, like a midnight
sneeter.
Now thoroughly alarmed and feel
ing that his dream was sent as a warn
ing, he reused the old gentleman by his
side and told him of it. Mr.. Ii. then
told him of the men in the barroom.
This increasing their apprehension, the
two men decided 10 watch by turns, Mr..
II. taking the first watch. Not five min
utes had elapsed before a footstep just
outside their door caught the ear of
both meu.
I'm a moment the door opened very
softly, aud a man stealthily entered and
erept toward the bed, while the two in
the bed prepared for immediate defense
when the villain had come close enough
to be seen distinctly, kept perfectly
quiet. When within about two yards of
bH6 bNNf liO ihtSbuihS NeaoSsiii ny tnc
manipulation of his lantern, which I'M
til this time had remained perfectly
dark. threw a clear light over the sup
posed sleepers and revealed to them the
reality of the vision-the same man,
knife and. lantern, with his murderous
intention hideously written on his fixed
eountenance.
Zone glance at his intended victims
and his expression changed to amaze
ment and fear aud he stood like one
paralyzed rs he met my unele's steady
and white face, who, with pistol pre-
sented, waited but another move on the
part OF the villain 10 kill him on the
spot. ,But the man didn't move. All
was perfectly still, except for u smoth.
cred prayer from the old gentleman.
Uncle was the first to speak, demand
ing what he wanted. No reply was
given. Uncle then, threateningly ad-
vancing his piece, ordered him to leave
the room at nee on pain of death. In
obedience to this the robber, without
turning his face or changing his atti-
tude in any way. backed rs steadily
from the room as he had entered it and
was seen no more
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27
RECENT INVENTIONS.

To prevent waste water pipes from
getting clogged a new device has a
yoke frame set in the upper portion OF
the pipe to carry n rod by which a
spiral wire basket IS suspended lower
down In the pipe to catch all foreign
substances and allow the water TO pass
freely.
An improved ouff holder has n tele-
scoplng shank, which can be set by a
clamp at any desired length, the por-
lion attached to the cuff being slit into
Two parts with n knob on one part TO
20 through the %buttonhole and a slid
ing collar TO clamp the two members
on the cum.
A new spool designed to take the
place of the more expensive wood
spools Is composed OF n strip OF stiin
paper coi.ed TO form a tubular core
and extending in opposite directions
TO form a aattened body portion hay
ing retaining ears at the outer n
A new method Of fastening door
knobs on the shanks Is TO cut notches
In The shank aud place a spring catch
inside the knob TO engage the notches
MS It Is pushed on. the pressure of an
awl or pin on the rear end of the catcl
releasing the knob.
In n new bicycle driving mechanism
the pedals are mounted In grooves Oh
the center brace and slide up and
down to pull cords which pass over Q
pulley under the seat and are wounc
on ratchet wheels mounted on the real
shafts.
4 new flexible tire for wheels haI
an elastic metal rim, which surrounds
the rigid rim OF the wheel and Is laced
to ii by tangent cords. TO transfer III
shock to the upper side of the whee
and divide 1t among the cords.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27

Benson, the author Of "Dodo," has
! written a new novel which deals with
modern society and Is called 1.-THE
Money Market"
Winston Churchill, the young author
who has made a success OF his first
novel, 1.-THE Celebrity" is a recent
graduate from the naval academy at
Annapolis.
The whole issue OF the promised
London edition of George Meredith's
Mature Poems is to be only 525, all
numbered and including large paper
and presentation copies.
James Lane Allen is taking great de-
hight just now in repeating a story Of
some one who said in response TO a
mention of James, do you mean
James, the psychologist. who writes
like Il novelist. or James. the novelist.
who writes ike a Psychologist The
question makes a very nice compli-
ment to both men. though 1t may not
sound that way at the first blush.
Mrs. Humphrey Ward worked very
hard over her last novel, and says she
means now to take a little rest. The
country house so infinitely described
In the story Is a genuine historical
house in the Cumberland country, in
which she spen- nearly six weeks
studying up de, lis. The rest Of the
book was written at her country home,
Stocks. near Trlng, a quaint and beau
tiful old manor house. standing on an
estate mentioned IN "DOomsday Book"
\ correspondent of the British Week
lily, who has investigated the subject OF
English literature In Holland. writes
II went into the shop of the leading
bookseller In Rotterdam, and found
many English authors translated.
Sherlock Holmes is much in evidence.
| asked the bookseller which English
author was the most popular In Hol-
land He replied without hesitation
Yam Maclalren.' Other books he
said. have three months, six months.
Van Maclairen, he goes on. Marie
Corelli IS also popular, but according
Ito this authority, not nearly so much
$50
The New York Times Saturday Re
view, which has been actively engaged
IN the best hundred books" business,
varies the subject with a column and
"a half treatise in answer to the inquiry,
r"Can you give a list of books for a
young man I o read and study to ac-
l,qulre a liberal edueation?' Like all
such lists, this one goes to prove that
individual taste. not any known rule
,of art, has compelled its selection.
ltThree Of Howells' books are mention
led, and yet "A Modern Instance"
which many people think Is the au-
lthor's greatest work, is ignored. The
llDlckens list includes 'Plekwick Pa
pers," David Copperield, "old Curl
osity Shop" "Nicholas Nlckleby," "A
ETale of Two Cities and "A Christmas
'Carol." Every lover Of Dickens has
ienjoyed all these books. but If "Niekle-
'by" and the Curiosity Shop" why
inot BLEAK House. and Great Expec-
tatlons'' and the works which contain
characters of such fame as Mr.. Peck
sniff and Mrs. Camp. Mr.. Boffin and
Mr.. Wegg, Captains Cutie and Buns.
by and Mr.. Toots? No education Is
complete without them.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27
When Wellington Was Mad.

Tho Car Nicholas visit to Windsor
in 1914 afforded Murray III opportunity
to lie present at one of the few occasions
when the Duke of Wellington lost coil
troll of himself. He did it ut a review
before the queen, her imperial guest,
aud the royal family. when. contrary to
his orders, issued for the queens on
yenience. the guns We're fired. The hero
of a hundred fights stormed in "a most
violent manner.
When the prince tried to pacify him
by saying it was doubtless a mistake,
he replied at is very good of your
royal h~ighness to excuse it, but there
should be- no mistakes. Military orders
should be punctually obeyed, and SC
long as | command the army they shall
he obeyedr" The emperor was astonish-
ed, and the suits looked at each other
with blank faces, while the artillery
was ordered off the maneuvering ground.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27

DIR. Manning had a strong sense of
humor and delighted in telling Irish
stories. One related TO an Irish laborer,
who was thus addressed by a passing
Englishman:
What that you're building, Pad
dyE" ''Shure an it's a church, yer
homer. " is it q Protestant church,"
mo, yer homer. " a Catholic church,
them" ''Indade an it is that same, yer
homer. Pm very sorry to hear it,
Pat" SOS the devil, yer homer"
The cardinal on one occasion arrived
in full merriment, though informing
his friends that he had been all but run
over. and he added "If the accident
had been more effeotual, my epitaph
must have been;
"Sad was his fate, it happened thus,
He WINS run over by a bus"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27
Foxy WAYS of the Japs.

Tho first ten days that one spends
in Japan impress him with tbs idea
that the people there are the best to DO
found anywhere. But little by little tho
conviction dawns that the bowling and
scraping Is all slammed and hal the
Japanese are rs unserupalous AS any
one. They cnnIot be trusted 10 Keep a
contract that Is not favorable 10 them.
In all the large establishments. esps
cially in the hotels. one always finds n
Chinese rs cashier. Seemingly the Jap
anese are afraid to trust enc another.
The Wonen are quite different. They
are faithful and honest and have IA lev
able nature. | have met u large mum
Ter Of foreigners who have married
japanese women and they are all en-
thusiastic in their praise. Tacoma
Ledger.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27
The study of Facial Expression.

The recent Inauguration In Paris of
n monument 10 Duchenne, Of Boulogne,
is of interest to scientists all over the
world. Dunchenne was proclaimed by
Chareo AS the greatest promoter of
modern neuropathology. His treatise
IN .srhe Physiology of Movements
was n revelation. Leonardo da Nlncl,
Camper. Gratiolet and others MADE
some practical observations on express
sion for the use of artists; but they
we're purely empirical; Lavater had
also studied the reading of faces, u
Iebrun had written on the semblanc
between types OF the human face ana
Tho heads of animals; but Duehenne,
nv exciting the muscles of the face VIII
electric currents, founded the true
science Of facial expression. He ex'
nerlmented on an old and rather dull'
stupid p%ensioner, the skin OF whose race
had no feeling, and could be trayersed
Inv electric currents without exciting
pain. This living mask pucnenh'
would animate at VIII by stimulating
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27
The Nose Lasts Longest.

Bone and cartilage enter so largely
into the structure Of the nose and de-
termine its characteristics that it I'M
dergoes little p%erceptible change, as a
rule, with the lapse of years. The brow
becomes w%rinkled, and crows feet
gather round the eyes, which them
selves gradually grow dim as time rolls
on. Cheeks lose the bloom which cos
metics cannot replace and lips their
fullness and color.
The chin, dimpled in youth, develops
irregularities or globularities, as the
case may be, and the eyebrows become
heavy with the crop of many years
growth. The nose shows no mark COM
parable to these familiar facial indica-
lions of the approach of old age and
practically enjoys immunity from the
ravages which time makes on the other
features of the face. Next to the nose,
probably the ears, as u rule, show the
fewest and least obvious signs of old
age.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27

There is more Catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to be
incurable. For a great many years doctors pro-
remedies, and by constantly falling TO cure
with local treatment, pronounced II incuratle.
Science has proven catarrh to be a %eonstitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure. manu-
featured by +. J. Cheney d Co, Toledo, Ohio, is
the only constitutional cure on the market. 1t
is taken internally In doses from 10 drops to a
teaspoonlul. 1t acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one
hundred dollars for any case il fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials. Address,
+. J. CHENEY d Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27

Not long ago the Dublin Independent
published the following obituary notice;
"Smith-On tho 2Sth inst, Amy Jane
Mary Smith, eldest daughter Of John
and Wilhelmina Smith. aged ! day and
~ hours. The bereaYed and heartbro-
ken parents beg to tender their hearty
thanks TO DR.. Jones for his unremitting
attention dnring the illness of the de-
ceased and for the moderate breyity Of
his bill; also to Mr.. Wilson for ruu
ming for the doctor and 10 Mr.. Robin
SON for recommending mustard plaster. .
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27
This Clergyman Changed.

An Eastern preacher mas ieit the pull
nil for the race track. About a dozen
wears ago the pastor of a church on
washington street, Kansas City, would
snend A goodly portion of six days Of
tho week bucking the frisky wheat
market, on the holy sabbath day he
would sermonize strongly on the fol
lies Of this world, with an occasional
side swlpe at gambling. -
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27

Wiie-The doctor orders me to the
mineral baths at Carlsbad, and you re-
fuse me the means 10 so. That shows
how little you value me.
Husband-On the contrary, l do not
wish to lose a pound ST you.-Fliegende
Blatter.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27

No household is complete without a
bottle of the famous Jesse Moore Whiskey.
II is a pure and wholesome stimulant rec
commended by all physicians. Don't neg
lect this necessity.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27
watching Plant. Grow.

Procure a little collomia seed. Take
one of the seeds, and with u razor cut
off a very tiny slice, place it on a slide,
cover with a glass and place under the
microscope. The instrument must be in
a vertical position. When it is well TO
cused and lighted, moisten it with a
drop of water. The seed will absorb tbs
moisture aud throw out a very large
number of spiral tibers, giving the APP
pearance of veritable termination. Be-
ginners will find it easier if II applies
the moisture while the other looks
through the instrument. microscopes
Journal.
Strange as 1t may seem, the origin Of
the inter is to be found in Acts ii, 3,
"And there appeared unto them cloven
tongues like as of fire, and ii sat upon
each of them" The inter is supposed
to be II representation of these cloven
tongues.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27

rlYc Permanently Cured. No fits or nervousness
fIlo after first days use Of DIR. Kline 5 Great
tie and treatise. DR. Il. II. KLINE. Ltd, $50 Arch
st., Philadelphia, Pa.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27

We pay you sl00 II we cannot prove that we
eau save you MONEY on everything you buy.
We are saving the people of the Pacific Coast
thousands OF dollars every month. For fun
particulars, address, Gilbert Clements sons, 2ls
California st., San Francisco, Cal, wholesale
and Retailers of Family Supplies.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27

The Teacher-What happens when a mans
temperature goes down as far as it can go2 The
Smart Boyle has cold feet, nam.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the best
of all cough cures. = George ". Lott,
Fabuoher, La, August 20, 1895.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27
Not Wholly Heartless,

HAS Miss Dobblns given you any en-
couragementf'
..Well, she declines my offers of love-
but she accepts my boxes of candy"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27

Great minds run In the same chan
mel. but more frequently they shoot diff
fersnt chutes.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27

y schilline's Best tea aud baking powder
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-27

Benson, the author Of "Dodo." has
written a new novel which deals with
modern society and is called 1.-THE
Money Market"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-20
Liquor License Notice.

Notice is hereby given to the citizens OF
Indiana. that the undersign male inhab-
liant Of said township and county, and over
the age of n years, and of good moral char
acter, will at the regular June term ls,s
of the Board of commissioners of said
county, apply for "A license to sell and retail
spirituous, vinous, malt and other intoxica-
ting liquors in a less quantity than quart
ut time. with the privilege of allowing the
same to he drank on his premises.
The precise location where said liquors
Will be sold Is situated in the front room,
upon the ground floor OF IA two story frame
building, frontin on Ohio street, and on the
north half of lot 2s6 AS shown on the original
plat of the town OF Ferdinand, Dubois Co.,
Indiana.
At the same time and place will apply for
license to allow card playing, dice throwing
and to sell lunches and confectionery.
JOHN SEGER.
Nav 30. 1S1s-3Ws
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-20
SheriH's Sale.

BY virtue of certified copy OF de-
cree issued on a Judgment rendered in
the Dubois Circuit Court, on the 4th day
Of April, 1898, and to me directed by
the Clerk of said Court, will offer for
sale, at public auction and cutlery, to the
highest bidder, at the uoor OF the Court
House in Dubois County, Indiana, ON
SATURDAY, JUNE 4. 1898,
between the hours Of of 10 o'clock a. m.
and O'Clock p. m. OF said day, the
rents and profits for term not exceed
ing seven years, OF the following de-
scribed real estate, situated in Dubois
County. in the State of Indiana, to-wlt:
The south west quarter of section num-
Der twenty-eight (2S), township num-
Der one (D, south range numberfive 10y,
West, excepting however 10 acres in a
square form in the Northwest corner Of
said southwest quarter, and bounded as
follows: Commencing at the North
west corner of said Southwest quarter,
running South forty (40) rods, thence
East forty (40) rods, thence North forty
(40) rods, thence West forty (40) rods to
the place of beginning, and excepting al
so from said Southwest quarter, the
grave yard now situated in the North
west quarter of the Northeast quarter of
the Southwest quarter OF said section,
township and range aforesaid, begin
ming 20 rods South of the Northwest
quarter of the Northeast quarter, and
two rods East of said line to the place Of
beginning, thence East seven rods,
thence South seven roGs, thence West
seven rods, thence North seven rods to
the place of beginning, including all inn
provements Their on, and life estate in
the other undivided one-fourth owned by
the defendant Fred Geiger, the land to
be sold being the interest of the defend
ant Fredolin Geiger, therein, containing
1893 acres, all in Dubois County, Indi-
ana.
And in case said rents and profits fail
to bring the amount demanded to satisfy
the judgment and decree aforesaid, in
terest and costs, together with all accru
ing costs, will, at the same time and
place, and in a like manner as aforesaid,
offer for sale at public auction and out
cry, to the highest bidder, all the right,
title, interest and estate in fee simple Of
Fredolin Geiger, in and to the above de-
scribed real estate, or so much and such
part thereof as may be necessary to sat
isfy the judgment and decree aforesaid,
which is in favor of Ida Geiger, and
against Fredolin Geiger, ct al.
Said real estate will be sold without
relief from valuation or appraisement
laws, and subject to the redemption
laws of the State of Indiana.
HENRY CASSIDY, Sheriff,
Dubois County, Indiana
w. +. Cox, atty for Plaintiff.
May 10, 1898. 3w. pf$l2
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-20

~Assessor John Betz requests
the COURIER to remind numerous
owners OF dogs who promised to pay
him their dog tax in few days it
he would refrain from reporting
them to the Prosecutor, that the
"few days" are about up, and that
he must make his report to the
county assessor within the next ten
days, and so will be compelled to
report delinquent dog harborers to
the Prosecutor for suits, under the
law, if the tax is not paid promptly.
He says it is a disagreeable duty
for him-but he must himself COM
ply with the law in regard to his
duty.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-20
License Notice.

AlOTICE Is hereby given to the citizens of
[" ST. Henry, and Cass township, Dubois
county, Indiana, that the undersigned, u
male citizen of the United States will
apply to the County ininissioners OF Du.
bois county at their next regular session In
June 1855, for license to retail intoxicat
ing liquors, beer and wine, and permit the
same to be drank ON the premises. under
the provisions Of the laws of Indiana gov
crning such license.
The precise location where such liquors
are to he sold II In front room on the
ground floor of the two story brick building
on the Ferdinand and St Henry road, and
located on seven eighths Of AN acre OF the
south cas-. quarter of the south east quarter
Of section rs. township 3, ranged, known M
the Clara Gogel property.
Also, at the same time will make applica-
ton for license to allow card playing, dice
throwing, and to sell lunches and confcc-
tonery. BEN A. kNUSl.
Nav 8. lsgs.-3t
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-20

In the matter of the estate of John
Lottes, deceased.
In the Dubois Circuit Court, May
term, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that Margaretha
Lottes as admin stratrix Of the estate of
John Lottes, deceased, has presented
and filed her account and vouchers in
final settlement of said estate, and that
the same will come up for examination
and action of said Circuit Court, on the
18th day Of May, 1898, at which time all
heirs, creditors, or legatees of said es-
tate are required to appear in said Court
and show cause, IL any there be, why
said account and vouchers should not be
approved. And the heirs OF said estate
are also hereby required at the time and
place aforesaid, to appear and make
proof Of their heirship.
MARGARETHA LOTTES,
Administrative.
w. Il. Cox, Attorney.
May o, lS9S.-2t.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-20
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For Congressman, Sd district,
WILLIAM T. ZENOR.

For Congressman, Sd district,
WILLIAM T. ZENOR.
For Representative from Dubois and pike
Counties.
SASSER SULLIVAN.
For Prosecuting Attorney, 5,th, Judicial
District,
KERR TRAYLOR.
For County Auditor,
AUGUST III. KOERNER.
For Clerk Circuit Court,
HERMAN ECKERT.
For Recorder,
PHILIP J. KUNKEL, JR.
For sheriff,
HERMAN ii. CASTRUP.
For Treasurer,
CHARLES MOENKHAUS.
For Surveyor,
WILLIAM T. YOUNG.
For Coroner,
PHILIP A. GUCKES.
For County,Commissione list District
CONRAD JACKIE.
For County Commissioner, Sd District,
JOSEPH FRITZ.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-20
March 4, 1898.

ARRESTED. Christ Pinksten, who
shot Jeffreys in Huntingburg last
week, and Fred Morton, who fur
nished him the pistol, were brought
over and lodged in Jail by deputy
sheriff Vic Cassidy. If jeffrey re-
covers sufficiently TO attend Court
they will probably be tried this
term. Al present he is improving
and it is thought will eventually re.
cover, though it is doubtful if he
will be strong enough to attend
court this term.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-20

All persons are hereby notified to
keep out of my lot No. l3, formerly the
Base Ball grounds, without first getting
PERMISSION from me. Some stealing of
my property has been going on there,
and now am determined 10 prosecute
those found inside the fence without
authority. FELIX LAMrERr.
Nav 20, IS9S.-3ts