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The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

u M AREl% &
eDHWgHTBON

One Of the features of the new hos
pital building In Berlin is 10 be Il large
room IN which patients suffering from
lung diseases a breathe air artifi
cially impregnated with salt.
II has been found In Japan that the
most effective way 10 teach the natives
10 take precautions against the spread
Of disease Is to show them the living
organisms In polluted water by means
Of microscopes placed in the temples.
Ii Is said that the castor oil plant Is
abhorred by nearly all members OF the
animal world; hat moles may be driven
from a lawn by planting a few castor
beans IN II. and that neither the terrible
army worm," nor the all-destroylng
locust will eat II.
The high quality of Swedish steel was
strikingly Illustrated AT a recent exhibit
ton. \ steel ribbon, cold rolled. was
twined like "A silken band about one of
the payilions. the length OF this mon
ster tape being 2.345 feet. its width
pounds.
The four inch rapid-fire guns of the
American navy are found 10 be highly
effective in action. Four men handle
the ammunition. and two sight and fire
the piece. The p~rojectile Ia a 33-pound
shell. with fourteen pounds of smoke
less powder. and 1t perforates five
inches of steel at 900 yards. Six shots
a minute are the average. All the gun
boats are supplied with these formida-
BILE weapons for their main batteries.
The speed OF electricity IL so great
that its passage from point TO point
along n conducting wire may I've regard
ed as practically Instantaneous. Va
rions attempts have been made to meas
ure the rate ut which It travels. and
observers, with delicate instruments.
have affirmed that 1t was not less thar
$4,000 miles per second. and IN one or
two places Its speed was as high rs
100000 miles.
Miss Elizabeth Taylor. writing in
Popular Science News of the plants and
flowers of Iceland, Describes n curious
sight which she witnessed II the lava
fields near ReykJahlld. Noticing
wreaths of steam issuing from the sum
init of a small volcano, she climbed up
there, and found a band about two feet
| wide, OF beautiful plants, bearing large
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17
Growing Alfalfa.

In growing alfalfa the land must be
plowed deep and narrowed fine. Ma
nure and fertilizer should be applied
literally and lime applied on the land
In the fall. Sow the sect in the spring,
using from 10 TO 20 pounds Of seed. ac-
cording TO circumstances, sowing
broadcast II the land is clear of grass
and weeds. II o II will be an ad-
vantage to drill the seed In rows, close
together. and cultivate the first year
with wheel hoes. Once established. an
alfalfa plot will last for years. as the
roots go down TO great depths and Sc
cure moisture. In this section farmers
should SOW a few row by way of ex,
pertinent In the spring and keep the
plants free of grass and weeds.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17
Irritating Gardens.

was more than the owner of n small
farm could afford. but windmills are
better. more efficient and cheaper now.
being within the reach of all. For ir-
rigating gardens or small fruit farms
they have been found very ~serylceable,
and are more satisfactory in this sec
ton than in the West. as they are not
essential except when there is a dry
spell. When rain is abundant the wind.
mill stores water for use when the
moisture Is lacking, and the cost Il but
little compared with the advantages
gained.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Those who ship fruit 10 market may
not be familiar with the methods of
handling fruit by the carriers and mer-
,hants. Fruit started from the farm
may be apparently well and properly
packed, and yet arrive in the market in
poor condition. The packing of fruit
FOR market requires Judgment and ex-
9erience. There Is something 10 learn
and every grower should give some at
Iention to securing information In that
direction. One OF the most important
points is 10 have the fruit uniform,
md of the same quality at the bottom
Of the basket or box as at the top. buy
ars always making close examination.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17
HER LITTLE JOKE.
The Husband Not the only Humorist
in the Family.

in the Family.
A Washington man connected witt
the publishing business Is fond OF
practical joke and has likewise a con
slant and interchangeable ambition I,
show or In the presence OF his wife
Recently he was at a gathering of mel
where Il well-known specimen Of hi
fayorite kind of humor was employed
TO aid in the merrymaking. The mex
morning at breakfast he said very
gravely:
Susan. II has been a long time sine,
| gave you anything as a token or IN,
atfectionate esteem"
Il need a winter wrap" she suggest
ed gently.
we viii think OF that later. What
mean TO give you now IS diamond
ring
Right nowY' she exclaimed.
Yes he answered. rs he diyed int
his pocket. Here's a dime and here
touching the servants bell is the ring
There you have a dime and ring"
Then he said "Ha ha.' at the top OF
his voice many times.
He was rather tired when he got
home that evening.
is there any DESERT he inquired
after he had eaten all that had been
placed before him.
Yes she answered. 1T Is some.
thing that | am sure you ought Ia ap-
p%reciate. ! Went out and had Il espe.
cially prepared for you"
She ooh from the sldeboard and
placed before him a small card, upon
which was printed.
MCINE.
Whats thlsf' he inquired. as he
held 1t off aud started AT It.
That. she replied sweetly, rs mInes
pi.'-Washlngton Star.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Eggs are the all-year-around crop.
Other crops have their harvest. when
they must be sold AT once or stored at
an expense. With proper care hens are
like money on interest, work Sundays,
holidays and rainy days. A basket OF
eggs carried In one hand Will often
bring as much money rs a load of
straw. \ neighbor hauled a cord OF
wood to market for 81; his wife ear
ried ten dozen eggs the same day.
which brought $3.50. 4 crate of eggs,
which can be taken to market In n
light vehicle. will fetch as much as a
load Of produce. The cost OF produc-
ing eggs Is nothing compared 10 the
hard work and expense Of producing
the other.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17
BowIing Round tho World,

Probably many readers win he sur
prised TO learn that n cricket bali leaves
the hand of a fast bowler NJ n speed
equal To that OF an express train.
Some time K a test was made by
means Of electric screens of the rate Of
bowling of Turner, the famous Austria
liam bowler. II was found, as the result
of n series of trials. that the bail ira
versed the distance between the wick.
cts at the rate of y fifty miles an
hour. As Richardson Is a still swlfter
bowler than Turner. It Is safe TO esti-
mate his highest speed at a mile a min
ute.
II It were possible. therefore. to have
a line Of bowlers. placed at suitable in.
~teryals, and each one delivering his bali
when his predecessors ball reached
him. The distance between London and
Leeds could be covered In four hours
with ease, and the circuit of the earth
at the equator In less than twenty-one
days.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17
THE FARM AND HOME
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO FARM
Err AND HOUSEWIFE.
How to false Chickens Successfully
The Packing of Fruit for Market
When to Cut Corn Fodder-Generai
Notes About the Fars.

Mrs. W. $. Shcrd. In Practical Farm
er. tells how she manages chickens to
make them profitable. She says: Be
fore setting my hens | cleared the nest
of the old filling. threw In two or three
handfuls of fresh Stacked lime. put in
fresh straw and %sprinkled more lime
all through the straw. ! busted each
hen well with lime before placing her
on the nest; again in about W weeks
| busted both nest aud hen, and AT
Matching time not a louse was 10 be
seen. Kept hen cooped for u week.
feeding chicks table crumbs, scraps OF
bread soaked In milk. eurd and occa-
sionally corn meal moistened. but not
sloppy. When a week old let them
out on pleasant days after the dew was
of and fed on wheat screenings most
ly, though fed some curd and corn
meal. keeping milk or water near the
GOODS at all times. | never had chick
ems thrive and do so we'll. and think
two very important things In giving
them a start were their freedom from
lice and the feeding Of proper food.
First get rid Of the lice. then give
proper food. aud You will have no trou-
BILE raising chickens. For winter feed
raise plenty Of beets. carrots, turnips.
cabbage. squashes and potatoes. and
depend less upon grain. as the o
are so much cheaper aud relished so
much by the fowls. You will get more
eggs by this plan of feeding. II you
feed oats for a change. cook them.
cook the roots. chop them up line. then
stir bran into the water they were
cooked in. sailing and %peppering well.
This they enjoy. and pay me well in
eggs for my trouble"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Those Matched since June will not lay
until next spring. but they will he
among the first TO begin laying in the
spring. and VIII not moult until the
fall of next year, Such breeds rs Leg
horns aud Hamburgs. however. mature
very quickly. and pullets of those
breeds sometimes lay when only four
months old. The early pullets-thoSe
Matched before April-should begin 10
lay before winter begins aud lay
through the winter. If the flock Is
large it viii pay 10 get rid of The cock
erels, SO rs 10 afford more room for
the pullets and hens. Where the birds
are crowded lice multiply rapidly and
interfere with the growth of the young
stock. Very little grain should be given
poultry during the prevalence of warm
weather.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Concentrating the on a small
area may appear as a waste, but results
The Massachusetts Board OF Agricul-
ture calls attention 10 the fact that the
keeper OF a livery stable applied the
manure from fifteen horses on an acre
and a half OF land for several years. and
harvested two or three crops of hay
each year. the aggregate being seven
and a half tons every season. or more
than three times as much as the land
would have produced without such
treatment.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Keep the stock of the pasture and
spread manure over the surface. so as
to protect during the winter and give
the grass Il good start early In the
spring. Those who manage 10 have good
pastures allow the grass to grow late In
after the frost appears. In the spring
the land Is narrowed. so as to fine up
tile manure. aud wood ashes applied.
In this manner n good sward Is main
tanned for many years. Some pastures
are cropped TOO close.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17
Care of ~Raspberries.

Raspberry bushes should not he neg
lec.ed NJ this season. The that
bore n crop this year should be cut off
and removed To be burned. If left
standing they will require as much sap
ms ever. AMI thus lessen the amount
that should lie available for the new
canes that are coming ON TO produce
the crop OF next year.
The new canes should be pinched off
a. s1on as they get three feet high 10
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Cantaloupes have been plentiful this
year and were very fine. but consumers
do not get those of the hest quality.
The Emerald Gem. a dark variety. and
of unslghfly appearance, would be re.
jected In market. yet it Is far ahead Of
all others In quality. II some enter
prising grower would give away sam.
pies. with n circular calling attention
to the variety. he would he unable TO
supply the demand the next season and
could get his own prices for them.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Dick D%ashington-1 wish knew
something about law.
Ills Frlend-Nant 10 break a VIM
Dick Dashlngton-Not that: but l
would like 10 know II | could get an
Injunction preventing old Bondclips
from interfering with my attentions
10 his daughter-Puck.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Mrs. Wallace-What do they want TO
cut all those cables fori
Mr.. Wallace-Don't you understand?
As soon as the cables that hold the
island are cut II can be towed yer
against the United States and fastened
on to Florlda.-Cinclnnati Enquirer.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17
lie Was CnnNIncrd.

Mrs. H~ayrieks-It says here In the
paper. Silas. that this war has served
to bring the people Of our country clos
er together. DO you think there's any
truth In III"
Mr.. Hayrlcks-Yes. When | looked
into the parlor last night, Lieutenant
sirlpllngs and our Annie was settin' a
good deal closer together than | have
eyer seen 'em before be went away
Chicago News.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Il suppose remarked Farmer Corn
tossel, That when Christopher Column
bus landed In this hemisphere, one OF
the first things he did was to plant the
Spanish flag"
Il should say that I'D seem the reg
lar thing TO do"
Well speakln' professionally, I
should say that he managed to raise
one Of the poorest crops ever known"
Washington Star.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

induce them to send out lateral branch
es ON which the fruit clusters of the
next crop are TO grow.
II proper care is taken of the rasp-
berries there will be no need of stakes
to keep them standing. as they may be
81 encouraged Thai the canes will be
strong enough to stand without help
and bear any load of fruit that may
grow on them.-Farmers' Voice.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

To have early onions before the
spring varieties are ready SOW the seed
Of the Egyptian tree onion, and leave
the plants in the ground all winter.
They are hardy. and II covered with
straw. and the covering removed In
March. they will start of early In the
spring and give the first crops to BE-
obtained.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17
The Secret out.

"Now. what" asked the interviewer.
Ted you to come ont OF Santiago har.
borI"
we were drawn out" said the Span
lard. by the smell of roast beef on the
Brooklyn North Amer
lean
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Mrs. Benham-I couldn't hear what
The minister said this morning that
made all Of the people smile. What
was it?
Benham-Instead of giving out his
text he said, The usual nap will now
be taken.'
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Old Mrs. Hankypank-why. amt YOU
the same tramp gave II OF my dar
ter's cooking school pies 10 last year,
Lionel Montmorency Yes'm. but.
Lord bless you 1t didn't hurt me-i'm
an immune.-New York World.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Mrs. E~npeek-The philosophers tell Us
that blessings often come TO MS la dis
guise.
Mr.. Enpeek with a sudden show OF
~splrip-Say. Maria, when are you go
Ing to unmask l-CleYeland Leader.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

yes" said the soldier. "when We
parted she gave me "A token of her re.
gard. l put It in my pocket. and It was
the means Of saving my life"
Il see" was the response. ITS the
old story. You carried her photograph
next your heart and II caused the bullet
To defect.n
NO. 1t wasn't any photograph. Ii
was IA bottle Of malaria medicine"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Maud Poor Hanklnson! Name Gar.
llnghorn threw him over the other day.
but he makes a brave attempt 10 hold
his head up.
lrene-Is that why he's wearing thar
fonr-lnch collarI-Chicag0 News.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

My Illusions" said she. ARE all
gone"
Why" he asked. with that brutality
only manifested by n man who has
promised to love and cherish, don't
you 20 to the drugstore and get some
moreY'-IndlanapoIis Journal.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Watts-I don't believe you ever miss
an amateur performance.
potts-Of course | don't. Sitting
through amateur performances make
me enjoy professional work so much
more.-lndlanapolis Journal.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17
sheen Scnh.

nr. Salmon says: The disease Of scab
is one of the mosr serious drawbacks
10 the sheep industry. aud results in
enormous financial losses. Yet. despite
mission. It's severe effects and It's prey
alence in certain localities. It Is a dis
ease which Yields readily to proper
treatment. If all the sheep owners OF
the country would dip regularly and
thoroughly there Is no reason why this
scourge should not be totally eradicat-
ed from the United States. There
should be stringent seab laws in every
State. with State inspectors 10 see that
those laws are carried out"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Spain may be In the throes of politi-
cal DISCRIMINATION and financial ruin.
hut she cannot do without the ubiqul-
tous trolley. Extensive systems are
now to he put In at Madrid and BARGE
Iona. The total amount of the contract
is nearly 81 .000.0o0. and the equipment
or rolling stock will include 100 mo.
tors. The money engaged In the en-
terprlse Is British.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17
The Governing Factor.

He-You say the widows grief was
terrible. and yet YOU think 1t won't be
long until she marrles again.
She-It can't be long. She looked so
lovely.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Tools and implements left exposed to
the weather will Dol go to ruin.
Gather them up.
The average farmer should buy AS
little and sell as little feed rs possible.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Remember. my dear" said the visit
Ing pastor. That even the hairs Of your
head are numbered"
"Nnnkie WINS are. replied the little
one. Il tan tount 'em."-Philadelphia
North American.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Don't you want TO grow up TO be a
MANI
whats the use? All the other boys
will be growed up, too, and It'll be just
as hard 10 lick 'em as It's now"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17
are they?
The Fence of His Country.

Iady-so you received that wound in
defense Of your country? Here is a
dime FOR you.
Tramp-Tanks. lady. De fence | got
hurried In wuz "A barb-wire II jest be
low here.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SAYINGS AND Do
lNGS HERE AND THERE.

Jokes and JokeIets that Are Supposed
TO Have Been Recently Born-sayings
and Doings that Are Odd. Curious and
LauxhabIe-The Weeks Humor.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Friend-To be frank with YOU, | can't
see how Mrs. llardcash happened ia
consent 10 your marriage with her
daughter.
Mr.. Slimpnrse-She said | was the
only young man who showed any con.
sideratlon for a mothers feelings. You
see. when the other fellows took her
daughter out riding they seldom got her
back until after dark. but when | took
her always brought her home prompt
ly In an hour.
Friend-Humph. How was thar?
Mr.. Sllmpurse-The other fellows had
their own rigs. | hired mlne.-New
York Weekly.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17
The Bad Boy.

81 have noticed tnat ii is th5 Rad boy
who seems to get along most rapidly In
school,"
Yes; the teachers promote them to
get rid of acknowledgements Journal.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17
COMPUTATION Mixture for Spraying

NOniDl1atiou Fihture TOT SDTayiuS
Arsenic and soda solution, or arsen-
tie of soda. is more safely used in com
bination with Bordeaux mixture than
alone. When In combination 1t will not
injure the foliage. but alone 1t Is liable
10 burn the leaves. The same objection
holds good. however. with reference to
Paris green and London purple. II is
better. however. in almost every case
TO use the combination mixture. as
fungi are nearly always present aud
unless they are kept In check there Is
but little use of fighting insects.-ohio
Station Bulletin.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17
Fate.


The die Is cast" he Kissed.
No wonder he was sore. He had or
dered It drop forged. I'm.
quirer.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Mr.. schenley Park-t wish Audubon
were alive now"
Mrs. ~Schenley Park -Why1
Mr.. Schenely Park lie could classify
aud describe the military round robin
Plttsbnrg Telegraph.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17
Long aud short OF 1t.

''fhe war didn't last long
"How could II when Spain was
shorty'-Phlladelphla North Ameri-
can.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17
Vfctoria's Dcseendants.

There are four soyerelgns and nine
heirs apparent among the dfty-seyea
living descendants of Queen Victoria.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Teaeher-Tommy, into how many
classes Is the human race d~lyldedT'
Tommy-Flve.
Teaeher-What are they?
Tommy-Enlightened. civilized. half.
civilized. savage and Spaniards.-Chi-
cago News.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

we are going to have a harder jol
than c%onquering Cuba
whats thatY"
"Clylllzing lt."-Detroit Free Press.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Second Clubman-Then we won't
miss onr club so much after all, viii
we7-New York Evening Journal.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17
Thankful for That.

First Clubman-As YOU know. old
fellow, there are no marriages In
hpa
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Any man may grow richer. but no
man may grow younger.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-17

Mick t'Boots' at the Bnllyragg Ho.
tel. knocking at visitors door at 1 n. M
-Fwhat tonne wud We wish to ne call
ed this morrnun', sorr?-Mall and FIX
press.
Evening star., 1898-01-28
PROPOSALS.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS TO PJJR.
CHASE, IN BULK. THE LONG-ESTA BIISii
ED AND VALUABLE DRY GOODS Bt 81
NESS LATELY CONDUCTED IN THE CITY
OF WASHINGTON. ID. C., BY SEATuN
PERRY, NOW DECEASED.
THE UNDERSIGNED. executors of the last will
and testament of SEAroN PERRY. deceased, late
OF the city OF Washington, District Of Columbia
hereby give notice That Until TUESDAY, THE
FIFTEENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY lSs,s AT
TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ, they VIII receive sealed
PROPOSALS for th. purchase, in bulk. and as a
whole. Of the stock of Dry Goods and Merchandise
Good VIII, Leases Fixtures and Property OF
every kind, which belonged TO the late SEA1pN
PERRY at the time Of his death. and Was then
In his place OF busin .ss. at the of Penn.
sylvania avenue and 9th street northwest, in Tie
city OF Washington, II. c.
All Horses, Wagons. Harness and Stable Fix
tures belonging TO the said business are incInd II
In the property mentioned above. Book account :
due Seafon Perry. cash on hand at the time his
death, bills receivable, bonds aud stocks then be-
longing TO him, not, any Of them
included in the above offer.
The terms of sale will be. at the option nf the
purchaser. all cash. one-third cash, ard the
remainder in two equal payments at six and
twelve months from the day Of safe. evidenced by
piomissory notes secured upcn unincumbered real
notes. All bids must be sealed and addressed t,.
the undersigned. executors at the Office of III,
AMERICAN SECURITY AND TRUST COMPANY
1906 street NV, Washington. D. C. RIid.rs
the 18th day Of February. 1928. the said office
OF the AMERICAN SECURITY AND Trust
COMPANY, at which time said bids will be
opned.
all bids.
For information apply to the said executors At
the Office Of the said company.
MARY FARR PERRY and
AMERICAN SECURITY AND TRUST COMPANY,
Executors under the win Of sEAToN FERRY.
1a19-1Ot deceased.