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The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27
CONDUCTOR AND ENGINEER.
Necessity Induced the InVention of the
Train Rell Cord.


Train Beli Cord.
In old cars the bell-cord ran over the
top and was wound on reel, says Mr.
George. In Forty Years ON the Rail-"
and the brakemen had to climb up to
the top of the cars. no matter how fast
the train was running, to use the cord
or adjust 1t In case of mishap. An old
engineer of the Erie road tells how the
bell-cord was invented.
Sometimes the conductor wished to
stop u train between stations, but as
there was no means Of letting the engi
neer know his wishes except by send.
Ing word by a brakeman, who had to
climb and scramble over a dozen
freight cars before he could attract the
engineers attention, there was often y
yexatlous delay.
"Pappy" Ayres, the pioneer Erie con-
ductor. hit upon an expedlent for sig
mailing TO the engineer. He tied stick
of wood to "A long rope. hung the stick
In the engine cab and carried the rope
over the car tops TO the rear OF the
train. His plan was to pull the rope
and rattle the stick when he wished
the train stopped.
The engineer OF Conductor Ayre's
train was conservatlve-"sulky," the
conductor called him-and did not see
ut to recognize such an innovation.
"Why didn't you stop the train when
| pulled that roper Numbered the con.
ductor, after Il hagrant refusal to no.
tlce the stick of wood signal
cause no one told me to stop IT,"
was the engineers surly answer
well, | tell you to stop II hereafter
when | pull ON that stick OF wood"
said the conductor. "If you don't"
he turned away Iauttering some sort OF
threat.
The very next run the conductors
vigorous pull on the rope was UNDECIDED
by the engineer. At the close OF the
day Conductor Ayres met the engineer
with the words
See here, I've stood all the nonsense
I'm going to. Just come out here. and
Ill give you a good licking"
There was fire In his eye, and the en-
glneer, noting 1t, turned mild at once.
"All right" he answered amiably.
I'm willing TO wrastle with ye, an II
We can throw me I'll notice any signal,
II faint moren bumblebee's buzzln'.
peryided We can harness him SOS 10
buzz when ye want the train stopped"
A wrestling match followed. In which
"Pappy" laid the engineer low. The
rope and stick worked to a charm after
that. and soon led TO the Introduction Of
the now universal bell and cord system
OF signaling. N
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27

half-lnch pine siding. Inside Is pias'
tered with cement plaster. The size OF
the building Is 3ll3x5lla feet, not In
Guiding the front perth aud steps.
Height of ceilings: Cellar. feet; first
story, 10 feet: second story, feet. The
foundation IS Of good stone, eighteen
inches thick. All outside work usually
painted has three coats best paint; III
side filled and finished with hard oil.
The house Is heated by furnace ana
has been built complete. including fonn'
dalton. plumbing and heating, for 49,
0O0.-E. A. Payne.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27
New Planet.

Eros is the name selected for the
newly discovered little planet between
Mars and the sun by Herr Witt, the
discoverer, though $. c. Chandler, of
Cambridge. Mass, the astronomer who
computed the planets orbit, pleaded to
have 1t called Pluto. Mr.. Chambers
computation has been verified by ex-
animation of the star photographs
taken at the Harvard observatory sta.
ton ut Arequipa, In Peru.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27
when Part of the Audience Slept

The great French play-writer and
novelist Dumas, upon one occasion
found a man asleep in the Theater
Francois during the performance of a
play by his friend Sonnet.
"You see thatT said he; s'that's your
work"
Next evening n Dumas comedy was
played. The two friends looked in
again and found sleeper.
You see, dear Dumas" said Sonnet,
"your works can produce sleep"
do you refer to that MANI" replied
Dumas. why, that's the man who was
there last night. He's not awake YETI
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27
BIRDS OF ILL OMEN ~
Which Have Returned 10 France at
"a Critical Period.


The gay ladies' OF France, aud, In.
deed. many OF the sober-minded states
men, have lately been greatly upset by
the appearance OF the fatal crow,
which has appeared only three times
before. aud each time Just before some
dreaded calamity has swept over the
country.
Its first appearance occurred one DC
tober morning at the Petit Trianon. at
Versailles, in 1888, and that time 1t dew
right up on TO the window from which
Marie Antoinette was leaning. and
seemed to ask for food. The Queen
had biscuit in her hand. and gave IT
TO her sinister visitor. II then dew
away, crying, Cav, cav.
From that day dark shadow seem.
ed to rest over the formerly sprightly
and gay Marie Antoinette. and waA
only swept out of her life by the guillo
tine
The same bird Is said TO have flown
wheeling around Napoleon Just before
the battle of Waterloo, and when the
Emperor saw 1t he turned pale and
seemed to lose his nerve. Again II ap
peared just before the siege OF Paris
by the Germans Ia 1S70'7l, and swept
down and gorged itself ON the carton
In the city.
Having always appeared prior to
some calamity. aud appearing again ar.
ter some twenty years, when the
whole Of France seems on the eve OF u
national upheayal, 1t naturally seems
to forebode dark future, and, In order
not to add more dlstrust and confusion
to the present situation, the authorities
have ordered that no mention OF Il
shall appear in any OF the papers.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27

one man, a Mr.. Henaghan. who can Be-
trusted, knows where TO look for the
precious eggs. Before they are all de-
stroyed IT Is hoped that the biologists
will have an opportunity to determine
how the strange animal Is developed,
and whether II Is more lizard than a
turtle, or more q turtle than a lizard.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27

We show herewith IA design suitable
for such n home. The plans show a
very sensible arrangement. There are
certain features of planning that should
always go with every well-regulated
house, no matter what the size or Its
situation. and careful study of the
floor plans here given will, from the
standpoint of living in the house, CON
firm anyone In his ideas OF the care
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27

Muggins. gazing intently at a dead
dog, in resigned tone at last said
Here is another shipwreck. "
"Shipwreckl Wheref" blurted out
Jnggins
"Where. my dear friendr quoted
NJ. "There is bark lost forever.
Juggins growled and passed on
London Fun.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27
SENSIBLE SUBURBAN HOUSE.
This Design Makes Suitable Home
for the Wcll-to do Nottingham.

This Design Nakes "A Suitable Home
for the Wcll-to.d NorkinRman.
Within tho last quarter century ar
ch.:ccture Las made great progress,
and the American architectural talent
has been greatly developed. We per
ceiye the change in the appearance OF
the towns and cities here and there
over the country. There is still much
to be desired. but beginning has been
made, and great advances are obsery-
able. The architects object should be-
II his genius be equal to his task, To so
design u building as To give It an air
either OF sublimlty or beauty.
No one who has not had the expert
ence can realize what large amount
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27

of work is necessary in the prelimi-
naries OF the erection of a good house.
and what large amount of hard think
ing must be done before the subject
takes the actual position of bricks and
mortar. Every man about to build
should have a years good solid think
ing on the subject. He must first get
settled down TO the matter of site. The
subject of site is the first Importance.
and too much caution cannot be exer-
cised in the selection.
The duty of every workingman is to
secure a home. 1t comes before all
others. 1t is n duty he owes to his lit
tie ones, to his wife, to himself. Once
you have home you are an independ-
ent mana free man.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27

"If | was to commit suicide at sea.
said Weary Walker as he shifted the
hay band ON his left foot, ''I'd jump
from tn bow of tn boat T"
IAN why not from tn stern3" que
ried Limpy Lannigan
IF jumped from tn stern" said
Weary, IL couldn't avoid tn wash r.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27

The Woman in Black-He's her third.
you know, but she really blushed like
a young girl all through the ceremony.
The Woman in Mauye, Yellow and
Green-I don't wondcr Just look what
she was marrying
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27

1t frequently happens when a girl
imagines she is wearing sad and in-
teresting expression, some one will ask
her what she is looking 50 cross about
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27
The Tutor.

A tutor who footed the flute,
Tried to teach two young tooters to foot: :
Said the two to the tutor,
Els il harder TO toot or
To tutor two tooters TO tooty'
Life.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27

If n mans relatives don't want to
spend the money on ono, they say that
his life was such that his memory will
be kept green without erecting u monu.
mant
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27

A woman win defend thing TO her
husband for which she win apologize
TO a guest
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27

has been without head. The vacancy
is now filed, however by the selection
OF Rev. James NJ. Taylor. president of
vassar College. DR.. Taylor is a we'll
known Baptist preacher and scholar.
He Is % years old, and has been In the
Baptist ministry twenty seven years.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27

Length of the Worlds Railroads.
The length of the worlds railways
is more than seventeen times the cir.
conference OF the earth at the equator.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27

There is more nonsense under the
head Of literature than any other
head we know anything about.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27

The train boy books more passenger
than the general passenger agent ri
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-04-27
BROWNS NEW PRESIDENT.

Prof. Taylor Leaves Vassar and Goes
to Providence.
Since Il. Benjamin Andrews resigned
the presidency of Brown University
and went to Chicago as superintendent
OF schools, the institution ut Providence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-17
Document FaIslflsd.

Counsel Insisted that the Justification
occurred after the Petit Bleu left Pic
quarts hands and demanded further
explanations from the witness. The
general however, said he was unable
/. 10 testify as to who falsiiied the docu-
ment. or as TO why Il was zone. He
did not think IL was done with the view
Of compromising Picquart. At this
1uncture there was a little sparring
bout between NJ. Demange and Mai.
carriere. the representative of the gov
ernment in the oslse. The former desir-
cd information In regard 10 the espfon-
age meeting at Basile. Switzerland. and
the recall on account of peculation Of
an agent named Lajoul. who was corre-
spending with a certain foreign agent
Maj Carriere objected 10 the discussion
~ the subject az this stage for he said
IL would be contrary 10 the spirit OF
discipline for the general 10 discuss
these details. The president OF the
court upheld the protest of the govern
inent's representative and NJ Demange
continued his examination OF Gen. Ro-
ret
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-17
FINANCIAL.
I, BULLS AND BEARS.
The Market Was Stronger Today
and Had a Better Tone.
Louisville and AtchIsun Preferred Made
New High Record

wan Street, Aug. 17.-After an irreg-
ular opening the market tended TO RAJ
~ from the hammering that had been
directed against SOM OF me speclal-
tles In yesterdays last hours
Louisville was again the feature ris-
ing nimbly above so, Sugar collapsed
below 157 but worked back above l5y
recovering the forenoon loss. The To-
bacco stocks Were lumpy though they
rallied nervously after their sinking
spells. The Pacifics. with the Southern
railroads We're all strong although they
did not gain materially. Atchison pre-
ferred rose through Go and looked solid
there. This is new high record for the
movement although il has been to 67
this year.
by noon Brooklyn Transit had reeov-
cred To ll2. Leather was Dack again
wen above 10. Pacific Mail after an
eariy break gained TWO points ana W.
Grangers held their own with the sup
port OF the generally better sentiment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-17
Like a Fresh Breeze.

Col. Piquarts advent was like n
fresh breeze, clearing away the foul at
mosphers OF the previous sittings. Th.
colonel began his deposition I'm the high
resonant voice Of man determined TO
abide by every word he uttered. He was
pale, but had look of grim determin-
alton on his face.
The strength of character of Col. Pic
quart and the attitude he intended TO
ADOPT M court was shown at the outset
when. having been arleady stopped by
Col, Jouaust from entering into certain
explanations. he came 10 the reasons
why he entered the war office and de-
clared; Il am going 10 explain why I
entered the war office lrra few words. ="
adding, in resolute tone" and that
Will not be much"
The colonel spoke without hesitation
and his facts We're arranged and sub
mitted IN lucid unequivocal languaae 90
He was very effective with some simple
phrases as when repeating the late
Lieut.. Col. Henry's theatrical denun-
citation OF the Dreyfus court martial he
turned towards DIVyfus. and. pointing
10 him with hs finger said:
Henry said q just az | am saving n
now. and every one in court TODAY
mad the scene at once before their eyes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-17
CofneTlng Roget.

How was IL you knew?" counsel ask
ed the witness +that 10000 francs was
offered Esterhazy II he would confess
70 being the author OF the bordereau?''
Il heard IT," the witness replied.
from the court of inquiry which tried
Esterhazy and from Esterhazy him.
self"
"Ah." exclaimed counsel 'it was Es-
terhazy who said st."
why was his residence searchedp p''
Demange then asked. and the general
answered:
"Esterhazy at one time had the docu-
ment containing the words 'Cette can
allie dc D. and might therefore have
others"
You admit then" asked NJ. Demango
'ithat he might have had interesting
documents?"
when one Is conducting an Inourv 4"
said the witness. "one must expect anv-
thing and search accordingly
Admitting" counsel fhap s.i4
that Esterhazy was the agent ~ ,ho
Dreyfus family and that he had agreed
10 assume. as suggested. the prisoner
guilt how do you explain the fact that
Euefhazy upon several occasions wroto
statements calculated 10 compromise
the case OF Dreyfus?'
with Esterhazy," replied Cen. Ro-
got. "one can never be sure of any
thing. naughter.) lie Is such an ex-
traordinary fellow. ! don't know what
he may be doing today. nor what he
will do tomorrow"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-17
NO CHANGE YET.
Striking Weavers al Warwick Mill
Still Remain Out.
This Evening The Strikers viii Meet In
ArchamhauIYS Hall.

There is practically no change i'm the
strike at the Warwick mills ait Centre
vile today. there being $50 out OF the
$50 looms running. Some of the strikers
seem to be of the opinion that their ac-
tion was altogether too hasty, and it is
probable more weavers wsll return To
work tomorrow. The strikers that are
championing the cause Of Laboisson-
niere, the loom fxer over whom the
trouble occurred, still say that they
will stay out until he Is reinstalled.
They claim that Laboissonniere was
fitted for the position, and they have
never had any trouble in getting their
looms repaired since he was appointed
They claim that the charge OF incompe-
tency is simply an excuse to get rid Of
an employe who is closely identified
with rhe weavers union, OF which he is
secretary, and they feel il their duty as
union to stand by him,and assert that
they are in a position to do so quite
successfully.
This evening public meeting will be
held in Archambault's hall. at which
several speakers will deliver addresses
The weavers now have a union with "A
of about 125.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-17
Against paty De Clam,

The strongest point made by Col. Pic.
quart was undoubtedly against Patty
DE Clam on the latters motives I'm al.
tering the data or the bordereau. pic
quarts arguments ard gorgeous attj-
tude undoubtedly impressed the mem
Ders OF the court martial and elected a
continual ripple Nf admiration from the
audience.
On Pioquarts entering and leaving
the court great precautions were taken
10 prevent any attack. Cavalry and
mounted gendarmes kept the public n
quarter OF mile from the court and
the streets were swarming with poIlce.
men and detectives
Madame Henry made a poor InDres-
sion In conformation with Magistrate
Bertulus and from the tone OF her voico
ana the absence OF emotion n was
plainly seen that her Intervention was
prearranger and that she simply re
peated what she had committees IN
memory.
lt became known later I'm the day that
Labor was progressing most satisfac-
torily.
The doctors after their examination
1i the patient to-day declared that nm
css complications occurred ne would be
able To be present In court at fha- be-
sinning OF next week. or "Wednesday az
me latest The wounded lawyer wa I'm
excellent spirits after reading an &C.
count OF tO-day's proceedlngs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-17
STOP THE FIGHTING.
Professor Norton Makes an Anti
ImpsTiaIlstic Speech.
Says We Are Numbering flIlpinos and De-
yaStailng Their Homes.

Ashheld Aug 1.-THE 2lst annual
dinner i'm aid OF Sanderson academy
was served at noon today with hum
dreds i'm attendance. The after-dlnner
speakers included Prof. Charles Ellos
Norton OF Cambridge, Rev John w.
Chadwick OF Brooklyn, Rev. Or. Plum
of Boston. Miss Elizabeth Shaw Curtis
| Senator Herbert G. Parsons Of Green
| field and Moorefield Storey Of Boston.
The dangers OF Imperialism so-cais-
| ed. was the keynote Of the addresses
today. Prof. Norton said i'm part:
Nothing i'm his public career has
done such honor 10 Senator Hoard ss
his superb, courageous and almost soil.
tary resistance last winter i'm the senate
TO confirmation Of the treaty with SPAN
on the ground OF the infidelity To Am
erican principles and OF the dangers 10
our institutions involved in L.. Hir
warnings were then unheeded, his af-
fors were vain, but the evils viii n
he and others then foresaw are work
ing rapidly TO convert the reas souable
part OF the nation TO similar convic-
tiOns.
This nation is on trial. The appeal
is to Its common sense. its moral priL-
cipies. Has 1t sense enough Has Il
morality enough To redeem .lf. 20
retrace the steps of folly and childish
ness which have brought il TO this mis-
cradle pass and to regain its DID, safe
and mastery position?
The cry is already rising from
Maine to Texas and from Texas TO Call
ifornla: Stop this fighting I'm the Phil
ippines. W Is a woeful mistake: IL -
a crime. Let the cry gather i'm volume
till II is heard even al the White House.
even in the governors chamber at At
bany.
by what right are we numbering sbc
people of the Philippines and dey as
tating their homes? Is IL because we
paid $50 900 for what We could not
buy? Did we pay this sum TO make r..
people slaves TO our WILL or in. the CLOS
sing phrase 10 compel them to submit
to benevolent assimilation" Yes. ,ye
are committing this carnage for the
sake OF dominion, in order to co npAl
the submission of freemen who owe ts
no submission. 90 deprive them of their
10 enforce moral slavery |
upon men who have as good a right 20 |
freedom as we ourselves
Let the cry rise till IL thunds-s in
the ears OF the administered $50, /
this lighting That is the instant need
the hrst step towards gaining national |
self-respect The duty is plain. Tha
fulfilment OF 1t Is difficult. But on ths
issue depends the life or death of the
America which has been which shouII
be the hope OF mankind"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-17
Another Forgery.

farls, Aug IA special edition a,
.sa,o Just issued exposes another al.
,,,,,s, lorserN IN the Dreyfus case. by
Ems. '6 ''' Sidh Ifon
,.,,lne ttter OF November 90. 1897 at.
Eu,ouled 90 me and reproduced in Tho
risaro' 9i August Is. 1899. Is = forgary
1SignedN SCIINI,tr,,p1,,tn,e ~, sly -
s,h.e letttr referred to was one frop
tschn huor -. = The Austrian military at.
to bs,'a az rsfis' IN which he was alleged
i1za,,Sie salc Schwartzkoppen and pm
Itaiisn ,.spectively the German ana
ont thai y ,' s' We're trying 10 mako
s.sen 49,. tnem Information ana g a,,iiaI iau
si naa ne had no belief In these nro,,i,F S,''',ilF
,,oS' ,,o savsignac, the former roin,s,,.1's
W. VIZ III his testimony. made - ,,.,, -.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-17
ODD FELLOWS EXCURSION.
Several Lodges Enjoying osJ's Outing at Hauis
hve-Weni BY TroIIsy.

A union excursion of odd Fellows Is
taking place today at Hauterive and
the members OF Swarts lodge. No. IS;
Pilgrim lodge. No. 10: Mayflower lodge
No. 81, and Washington Park lodge. No.
81. with their families and friends, are
enjoying the outing. The excursionists
reached Hauterive by electric cars and
on their arrival an excellent lunch was
served.
During the afternoon outdoor sports
were INDUCED in. baseball being one OF
the prominent features. Al 4 o'clock
me of the usual perfect bakes was
served and everybody was ready for II.
It was altogether a great day for the
Odd Fellows.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-17
WARD AND DAVIS.
Won Tennis Championship for Doubles
at Newport Today.
Davis Won The Deciding Point BY a
Beautiful Back Hand Shot.

rune weather favored the tennis nlav.
ers at Newport today, and the laro,ss,
| hand. VII
,,l me great attraction naturally was
| w 10, "",ii PiohShlp doubles between
Ware and Sheldon. chanpions la =, ~. w., :
ana ward and Davis, winners az tb,
f.dst VS.. West match YESTERDAY and
ChaIItnsefs Tor the championships thi,
year Ihcre was considerable specn,,-
tlon last night as TO the outcnn,a =,
thls match, the gen raj impression ma.
ing that Ward and Davis should win
al,housh IL was thought they would
nave To play better tennis than tbe, di1
yesterday. Ware and Sheldon ~ Wv. ",u
pay as steadily as the challenpers nor
~ IN IN style Of gam, so scienti6c o,
tne other hand In the matter of kiIIing
iopS, Which rs so important i'm the dou,
ple game. Ware and Sheldon arc ann
rior especially the latter
As soon as the double match wos
s1artcu 81 Was evident that much fast
,tii".s vas 20 De seen than yesterday
In the nrst two sats there wer.. a proat
many hot rallies which took tho cTow,i
off their feet. WV 'iV"u
ward ana Davis now have their game
going and have all the best ~ Z, A.,
the second set by hard and sccurots
pay thty peat score up 20 So I'm their
favor. '"0''
Just mere ware and sheldon braced
beautifully and won the next two
games by fast volleylng and good lob
bing. Ward and Davis never 1T up.
loweVer ana scored IA next game ana
81 by hn. net play 6-AScore . sets lov.
Ward and Davis leading.
IN the third ST there was no falling
'ii on The par of Ward aud Davis
Nhei1us Ware and Sheldon did not play
lp 10 the form they showed in the early
art oi the match. sheldon ospecialiv
weak ned perceptibly and drove often
nto uhe net. With the score sd against
hem. however. Ward and Sheiloo
made ono last Effort and kept the spec.
ht1rs on cdT In deuce game. Shell
ien was serving but Davis placed beau
IullN and won the deciding point on a
'frk band shot that landed Just inside
DO haf Tine thereby winning tho dou.
De championship FOR 1899.