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The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06
LONGEST JUMP ON RECORD.
The Man Who Makes 1t Is an Irish
College Professor.

1t was not a professional athlete who
made the longest running broad jump
on record hut a college professor, w. !.
NJ. Newburn of Claremont College.
Dublin, n young man who leads "A very
systematic life. works harder than any
of his students, and neither smokes nor
drinks.
There are only about half a dozen
men in the world who have cleared
twenty-three feet at a running broad
jump-a fact that helps one 10 appre-
ciate Prof. Newburn's remarkable
jump of twenty-four feet six and thrrs>
quarters inches. Meyer Prinstein. an
American, held the record until Prof
Newburn came 10 the fore. but on six
different occasions, last year, Newburr
surpassed Prlnstein's best.
And yet ut first glance the Irish
champion seems seriously handicapped
by nature. Most of the great jumpers
are men of medium size and compact
build. but Newburn stands six feet six
in height and weighs two hundred and
five pounds. His chest measures forty
two inches, his thigh twenty-five and a
half inches, and his calf sixteen inches.
Newburn starts with his run about
one hundred and fifty feet back from
the take-of. and approaches rather
slowly Il certain mark about ninety feet
from the take-off. On arriving ut this
mark he has gained momentum enough
TO have quickened his speed, which he
does after getting the foot with which
he jumps at this mark.
His strides after this increase In
length as his speed increases, and the
last three or four measure over ten
feet, for by this time he is going at full
speed.
The stride just in front of the take-off
is not over seven feet long, for he must
gather himself then for the jump, and
II he were TO put his jumping foot too
far in front of him he would more or
less retard his momentum.
When Newburn leaves the ground he
gets a great rise" and literally sails
through the air. Just before landing
IL seems as If his feet were going 10
touch when he tucks them under him
and their being so handled gives the
uninitiated an impression that he IL
taking second spring.
Then. when his head and shoulders
are so close to the ground that he can
postDone the inevitable no longer, he
shoves his feet in front of him. ana The
momentum of his whole body carries
him forward and prevents his failing
back.--Youth's Companion.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06
would be reimbursed by 4 reduction

would be reimbursed by reduction
in insurance rates.
/ A report from the United States con-
i sul Mt Montreal covers exhaustively
the dairy products trade of Canada.
/ The consul shows among other things
| by what means Canada has Increased
her export trade in this line. while that
of the United States has decreased in
some directions. Briefly stated the
success of our nelghbors has been
achieved by catering directly to the
peculiarities even the whimsl of their
foreign customers.
or all the strange customs in the
matter of currency that reported by
the American consul at Hong Kong Of
employing blocks of silver is most
unique The silver is cas-; in the form
OF the "syces. or shoe, and on 1t IS
marked the quality In making pur-
chases piece is Gu. off and sold 10 the
local bank for its equivalent in copper
cash OF this cash it takes 1900 to
equal gold dollar, and. as almost all
transactions are expressed In cash. you
can get an idea of the scale of Chinese
expenditures.
Prof. George Harris. of Andoyer.
suggests in the Congregationallst that
the theological seminarles adapt them
selves TO the changed conditions by ne
ceptlng scientific as well as classical
students and giving them such instrue-
lion in Greek aS they need lie furtla
advises against forcing theological STU
dents to study Hebrew. He says that
the Old Testament is now studied more
by the historical and literary than by
the eXegetieal method, and a knowl-
edge of Hebrew has become of tradi-
tional rather than of actual import
ance.
Statistics have been taken in France
Of the spread of the habit Of smoking,
and II has been discovered that within |
the last year the cigarette and even.
astonishing as II may appear. the pipe |
have found an enormous increase In |
their female yotaries. The fashion OF /
smoking among women is no longer
confined to the secrecy OF private
room. The Duchess d Uzes and the
Warehouses de In Rochefoueauld now
publicly take cigarette after dinner,
and whatever these ladies permit
themselves may be taken as Sign OF
The highest bon ton. The statistics al
luded 10 show that Sol. 900. 900 cigar
cites are yearly consumed in France.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06
WHAT SLIPPERS WILL DO.
Owners of Neatly Turned Ankles Are
Warned 90 be ware of Them

Owners of Neatly Turned Ankles Are
Warned 90 Beware of Them.
I'm afraid said the girl, that
you'll have 10 sci the buttons over a
little"
Yes" assented the clerk, ~ believe
Will. You've worn slippers a great
deal, haven't your
Certainly she replied.
II thought So" he said. "Sllppers
make such large knotty ankles"
The girl blushed little at the uncom-
pllmentary allusion to that portion Of
her foot But everybody wears them"
she argued
Yes, know" be returned, but no.
body ought 10. Slipper wearing, when
INDUCED in TO any great extent. spells
Tue shape of the foot. Slippers are
worn for various reasons. Some WON
EN- ike them because they are comfort.
able, Others because they imagine their
feet look better In low, fancy shoes.
aud stlll others because they are con
Yenient. The fact Of the matter Is,
slippers are not a bit more conducive
to ease than high shoes II The latter are
selected Jndiclously Indeed, they are
less comfortable In the long run, for
the woman who Is addicted to slippers
Is bound 10 have swollen feet q good
part OF the time. and when she finds IL
necessary 10 wear high shoes the ia
convenience greatly exceeds the pleas
ure she has previously derived from
slippers. For that reason the beauty
Is purely imaginary. for there Is moth
Ing attractive In buging. oyergrown
ankles.
Convenience Is the only good point
that can be really urged In favor Of
slippers. The ankles need support, and
II they don't get 1t they not only be.
come deformed TO a certain extent. but
their strength is impaired"
What about the people who go bare
foot or wear sandals all the timer" in-
terposed the purchaser, with a smile
OF satisfaction, which seemed to imply
that she thought she had him there.
In that case" said the clerk, the
whole foot grows and Is strengthened
proporlionntely. But even In sandals
you VIII notice that the straps always
fasten tightly around the ankles. thus
affording them more support than any
other part of the foot. | have had un.
measurable wrath called down upon
my head for preaching an iconoelastie
doctrine that dspels the illusions OF
lifetime. but | know my duty 10 my
customers and human kind in general
and perseyere In the right course In
spite OF all censure. Here, madame,
are the shoes with The buttons set over.
| Will be frank with you and tell you
that your foot will not look so we'll as
II would were your ankles the normal
size think you have grasped the gist
OF my discourse, which i. Don't wear
slippers except at odd moments when
In perfect repose. slippers are the nat
ural enemy OF pretty ankles "-Chlca
20 Times Herald.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06
NEW RAILROADS UNDER WAY.
Estimated that 5000 Miles Will he
Constructed This Year.

Constructed lhis Hear
According TO the Railway Age. the
present year is likely to see great re-
yiyal OF railroad building Ii est.
mates that 5000 miles VIII he added
to the mileage OF the United states,
which would be greater record than
that of any year since 1890.
According TO the Railway Age, the
building Of 5000 miles OF railroad
means the investment OF about $780,
100000. and the permanent employ
ment OF %, 900 men. Tables show that
there are 800 new lines projected or I'M
der construction. with total length of
1908 miles. or these lines less than
.. 300 miles of railroad Is In the New
England or Middle States. In the
Southwestern States there are no new
roads under way, with a length of H.
211 miles. The South Atlantic. Gulf.
and Mississippi Valley States have an
equal mileage of new roads In pros.
pect, the Central Northern and North.
western States have nearly 5000 miles
projected, and more than 1000 miles OF
railroad are TO be built In the Pacific
States.
The 1000 miles of new track to be
built this year consists largely OF ex.
tensions aud links for the large West
ern systems. With these additions the
railroads in operation in the United
States will be In the neighborhood OF
102. 900 miles long. OF a total value OF
about $12, 5O0, 600. 900, aud employing u
million men In their operation.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

The first sight of India is amazing,
enhancing. Supplying OF other eonn-
tries you become aware gradually
Italy leads up To the Leyant anu Egypi
passes you on insenslbly 10 the desert
Landed IN Bombay you have slrayed
into most elaborate dream, infinite 10
variety, blurred with completely. gal
lery Of strange faces, a buzz of strange
voices, rainbow OF strange eolors, a
garden of strange growths, book OF
strange questions, a pantheon OF
strange gods. Different beasts and
birds In the street. different clothes 10
wear, different meal times and different
food the very eommonest things are al
tered. You begin a new life in new
world.
II takes time TO come to yourself. Al
first everything IS so noticeable that
you notice nothing. When things begin
TO come sorted and slfted, Bombay re
yeals itself as a city of monstrous con
trasts.
Along the sea front one splendid pub
lie building follows another-variegated
stone faeades. with arch and colonnade,
eupola and pinnacle and statuary. At
their feet huddle fimsy huts of mat
ling, matched with leaves, which
days rain would reduce to mud and
pulp. You sit in a marble-payed club.
vast and airy as a Roman villa, and
look out over gardens of heavy scarlet
and purple flowers toward choking al
leys, where half-naked sayages herd
by families together in open-fronted
rooms. aud filth runs down gullies to
tester in the sunken street. In this
quarter you may see the weaver twirl-
ing his green and amber wool on hand
loom-a skeleton so simple and fragile
that kick would make sticks of 1t;
90 10 the street corner and you see
roaring mills, whose competition GUS
the throat OF all the world. In the
large, open space Parsees bowl each
other underhand full pitches and cry,
TANK you. tank YOU" after ball; by
the rail squats Hindoo, who would
llht, IL only lue INV NDuiu ltl H4lllf "
marry babies and burn widows.
Yet, for all its incongrulties. Bombay
never lets you forget that 1t is IA very
great city. IL It had no mills 1t would |
be renowned for its port; II IL had |
neither 1t would be famous for Its beau |
ty. And II 1t We're as ugly as ii is fair |
1t would still be one of the most as
founding collections of human animals |
In the world Forty languages. It is |
said, are habtually spoken In its ba-
zaars. That, to him who understands |
no word of any Of them, is perhaps |
more curious than interesting. but then /
every race has its own costume. SO that /
the streets of Bombay are a kaleido-
scope of yermilion turbans and Grim
son. orange and fame color, OF men in
blue and brown and emerald waist
coats, women in cherry eolored satin
drawers or NANTES, drawn from the
head across the bosom 10 the hip. of
blazing purple or green that shines like
a grasshopper. IL you check your eye
and ask your mind for the master color
In the crowd 1t is whlte-Whte border
ed with brown or fawn or damson legs.
g. w. Stevens, in the London Mail.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06
Annoying ROYALTY.

Prominence brings with It all kinds
of trouble. the biggest OF which Is the
annoyance from cranks. During Vie
torla's long reign she has been pursued
by these Missionaries. The most noted
crank who ever bothered Englands
Queen was man, or boy, named
Jones. lie stuck at nothing to find out
as much as possible about her Majesty.
lie was always appearing in the most
unexpected places, and managed to
slim into the palace times without num-
her. once he was discovered under the
table I'm a sitting-rOom, and ignomini-
ously elected. Four times was he
taken to jail before he disappeared for
YnnH
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

"What's the matter, Wattles? You
look as II you We're dsgustedg with
life"
II am. I had birthday last4week
and my wife made me presently
"Oh, what was it,
"a new brass bed for our spare
ROOM"
well, I wouldn't let thatiworry me.
1t may come in handy"
Eyes. But the day the Nbed came
home she invited her Aunt Henrietta,
who isn't worth dollar to7come and
spend the summer with us"l
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06
Eranklin.s selcCultnre.

Few men have known more than Ben
jamin Franklin, yet few have had less
education. in the common sense OF the
word. In writing of him in the Cen
tury Magazine, Paul l.. Ford says;
For not more than two years, at the
age of eight to ten. he went to gram
mar school and a private school In Bos-
ton: for the other fourscore years and
more of his life he learned without a
teacher. His fathers library was
small. but the lad himself spent the lit
lie money that came into his hands on
serious books and pamphlets.
Having proved deficient In arithmetic
in his early youth, he afterward made
n snecial study of mathematics, and
FOR some time amused himself by con
structing all sorts Of magical squares
and circles, with rows of figures that
would add up alike whichever way
they were counted.
Poor Richard made merry over the
.many witty men whose brains cannot
IN their bellies" and of those who
.,vould live by their wits hut break
for want of stock" a learned block
head is greater hlockhead than an lg-
uorant one" he asserted. and claimed
that aof learned fools | have seen ten
times ten: of unlearned wise men |
have seen hundred
Yet Franklin was far from showing
the usual contempt of the self-taught
man for an academic education. ON
his settling in Philadelphia he found
two things which | regretted" and
one of these was there being no provi-
| sion for the compleat education of
| youth. | therefore in 1743 drew up a
| proposal for establishing an academy. ("
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06
Napoleou Tambour Major.

Probably the most remarkable drum
mer who ever lived WAS Jean Henri.
the famous tambour major OF the Em-
peror Napoleon. One OF his feats was
TO play on fifteen different toned drums
at the same time IN so soft and harmo-
NOUS "A manner that instead OF the
deafening uproar that might have been
expected the effect was that of novel
and complete instrument. In playing
he passed from one drum to the other
with such wonderful quickness that
the eyes Of the spectators could hardly
follow the movement Of his hands and
body.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06
A Trying Ordeal,

The working of the old age pension
act in New Zealand is not altogether
satisfactory. II Is alleged that the real
ly deserving aged poor shrink from the
ordeal of the preliminary public exam
nation before II magistrate, who has
to satisfy himself and formally certify
TO the bona fides OF the applicant. On
the other hand, "the hardened loafer
aud trained pauper cheerfully prepares
plausible evidence, confident that, with
his state pension as Il standby, his
loaiing and begging propensities will
enable him TO live on the fat OF the
land"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

Theater hats aren't always high,
In spite of the funny man,
And country chaps are sometimes fly,
In spite of the funny man.
Her fathers dog is not always wild;
Sometimes you'll find a well-bred child.
And mothers-in-law are sometimes mild,
In spite Of the funny man.
Prohibitionists don't always yearn to
drink.
In spite OF the funny man,
And "Charlie" occasionally takes a think,
In spite OF the funny man.
Polieemens feet aren't huge at all;
The plumbers bill Is sometimes small,
And messenger boys don't always crawl,
In spite OF the funny man.
The poets don't have to live ON air,
In spite of the funny man,
These front row men sometimes have halr'
In spite Of the funny man.
Sometimes a brand new joke Is sprung,
Sometimes the ballet girl is young,
And sometimes wives are not all tongue
In spite of the funny man.
Society girls at balls wear clothes,
In spite OF the funny man.
Sometimes a man pays what he owes,
In spite OF the funny man.
Sometimes the typist Is plain In face;
Sometimes the church deacon Is not At the
race;
In fact. this world Is quite decent place,
In spite OF the funny man.
Tit Bits.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06
A Cr0ss-Couwter,

Mr. Peck-By jing, / had n funny
dream last night. II; seemed that
was away of in South Africa. where
diamonds were lying all,around. me In
heaps.
Mrs. Peek-Dld you Seem to see any
as small as The one ia the, engagement
ring you gave me?
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06
Strong Evidence.

$50 you think he is strictly honest
do your
"There isn't the least doubt about It,
Every time an election approaches he
is talked OF as the only man who could
unite the different factions of his party,
and then somebody else Is nominated"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06
He Ia Learning Now.

Agent-The Barlows haven't asked
for cents worth OF repairs TINS
spring. What do you think OF thal!
Landlord not surprised. Barlow
got a house through trade rev
weeks ago and Is so busy hlllng the
wants of tenant of his own that he
has forgotten all about hotherlng u.s.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

ooh. yes" the womanly woman was
saying, "I've known my husband to
dress without swearing at his collar
button. Yes. 1t was once when he
was dressing TO go down and see why
the burglar alarm was ringing. De
trdt Journal.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

81 saw you talking with my cousin
from Boston" she said. Don't you
think he has a wonderful fund Of dry
humorT
Yes" he replied with some misgiy
ings as TO whether the fellow really
was her cousin. 'he has indeed n FUND
of dry hnmor. In fact, it's so dry thai
it's dusty"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

at Is only matter of time" said
Golfer, "when the expansion policy
will carry us into Canada"
what makes you think thatE'
"Oh. we will. need the land on the
other side of the border for golf links.
philadelphia North American.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

Mrs. Motherly--Why is II. George,
that you have never thought seriously
of getting married.
George-You misunderstood me. Mrs.
Motherly; | have always thought of 1t
so seriously that am still Il bachelor
Somervllle Journal.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

"He laughs best who laughs last, yot
know"
Not always. The fellow who sees q
Joke only after all the rest have goi
through laughing at 1t Is often very
tiresome person."
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

"They say the streets OF CONSTANT.
nople are never cleaned"
whats the matter? Hasn't the
Sultan got any relations or political
leutenants who are in the contracting
buslness?"
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How.

Parliamentary candidate explaining
away his defeatl-Yes, gentlemen,
have been defeated; but how have
been defeated!
Voice in the crowd-You didn't gel
enough votes.-Tit- Bits.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

II see Won Daub. the artist has
new suit of clothes, new silk hat ant
a very prosperous look. He must have
sold some Of those pictures that he had
In the salon.
mo, he's been hired by a cigar com.
pany 10 decorate billboards."
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06
From Bad Wnrse.

Courtney Smith is writing a Scotch
dialect novel"
What does he know about dialectY'
'Why, he plays golf"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

AT the annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company, the retiring directors were
reelected. Edwin Hawley was elected
a director to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Calvin s. Brice.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

A woman doesn't feel that she has
worked as hard as she should at =
church fair unless she has caught such
cold she cant speak above a whisper.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

my daughter" said the father, mas
always been accustomed to all the lux
urles of wealth" Yes replied the
Count. brisging up. Eat ees what l
an. Philadelphia North American.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

When a man buys pair OF dumb
bells. punching bag. or any other In
yention for taking exercise. he should
hear the working people In the neigh.
borhOOd scoff.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

Manager-Your play lacks motive.
Playwright Motive. man? Why.
haven't had square meal in yearf'
Detroit Journal
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

Funeral director ito gentleman)-Are
you one of the mourners?
Gentleman-Ie he owed me $500.
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Foolhnrdr Man.

Mrs. skmpen-I think Mr.. iSanlth
must have liked tlse leefsteak ne, He
had two helpings OF II.
The Taetless Boarder-- Possibly he
did It Oh u wager.-Roston n cript
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

In Palestine the swallows are al
lowed the freedom not only of the
houses and living rooms. but OF the
mosques and sacred tombs, where they
build their nests aud rear their young
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

First exBank Casficr-Do. you ehe-
lieye In community Of goods?
Second Ditto-l would IL couldt he
the treasurer BOSTON Courier.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06
SUPPOSE WE SMILE.
HUMOROUS PARAGRAPHS FROM
THE COMIC PAPERS.

Pleasant Incidents Occurring the
World OVer-Sayines that Are Cheer
fuI TO Old or Young-Fnnny selec'
tions that Everybody Will Enjoy.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

Mrs. Bellefield-l was SO surprised
last night TO see several shooting stars.
Mr.. Bellefield-Dldn't you know the
sky was loaded ?-Pittsburg Chronicle
Telegraph.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

Biggs-They say young Wright has
just Inherited SiO0O,0Oo.
Baggs In that case III rather b.
Wright than be President Judge.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

Algle-What is the first thing that
you would do II you had $1,000, o0Vf
Tom Resign.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

Some pugllists are heavy-welghtA
some the llght-welghts. and tue nls
iority VI them are long alta
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

Yeast-Did You ever take any of thosa
mud baths?
Crlmsonbeak ran for Office
once.-Yonkers Statesman.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

Success In life is like catching a
chicken: 1t seems easy, but In reality
II Is hard to do.
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enough 70.


The bereaved widow His last wish
was to be emhalmed, bur | hate 10 do II
after 50 much scandal York
World.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-06

Philosophy enables us to make light
Of our neighbours troubles.