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The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-01-18

Analysis of the official figures or
different European countries, In re.
spect to births and deaths, shows that,
the country in which the decrease OF
births Is most striking Is England. In
GLIDING Wales, whose coefiicient of de-
crease Is 0.306 per one hundred; Scot.
land, whose mean birth rate is nearly
the same, decreases but 0.02T per one
hundred; and Ireland, whose birth
rate Is much smaller. decreases only,
0.233 per one hundred Somewhat
after England and Scotland, but before
Ireland, are found Holland and Ger
many, having coeliicient of decrease
OF 00244 per one hundred, followed
closely by Belgium, 0.0230. Then. pass
Ing by Greece. comes France, whose
natnsity decreases annually by 0.O170i
per one hundred. After France comes
Russia, O.0f5S, Sweden 0.0l47, Swltzer.,
land 0012S; and last come. having less
than 0.01 per one hundred, Denmark
0.007e, Austria 0.0077, Pomerania
O.0033, and Hungary 0.0024. On the.
other hand, an Increase Is noted In,
Italy and Spain; while Servla and Nor,
way are nearly stationary.
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Chinese Cricket-Fighting.

The most popular and exciting form
of gambling in China is cricket-lght-
ing. At every street corner these little
Insects are for sale in tiny cages of
split bamboo. The care of them and
training Is quite an elaborate business.
Fish, honey, boiled chestnuts, and rice
form their food, and II they are i'll they
are dosed with all sorts OF remedies.
For a chill mosquito Is administered;
for asthma. bamboo butterflies; for
fever. young shoots Of green pea. On
the great day Of battle two crickets are
placed on a tray with a deep rim, and
fight furiously with shrill chirps of de-
fiance. The Buddhist priests pay large
sums for champion crickets, and hun
dreds of dollars change hands over a
fight. These crickets are often buried
In little silver collins; this Is done Sc
cretly by night. for their owners be-
leve that then the spirits Of dead eriek-
cts will come back to animate new
onp1
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-01-18

A fire in Japan Is exciting. The jap
anese seem to lose their heads COM
pletely In the presence OF the fire de-
mon. The people move from the houses
where the fire breaks out into the next,
then to another, and so on. until the
fire Is over, the united families moving
from house to house with great non
chalance. A man dancing on his roof
with n paper fire god is supposed to
avert the danger. and no man is more
surprised than he when, in spite of the
fire god, the house ignites, and in a
moment roof and man fall together.
In three days the houses are rebuilt
and all traces of fire removed
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NEVADA.

The curiosity of the tongue does not
cause the human being 50 much trou-
BILE us the curiosity of the eye. But the
tongue, within its limits, is the most
curious OF all.
Let the dentist make change In the
mouth, let him remove II tooth OF re-
place with his admirable artlfiee one
that has long been absent, let him
change the form of u tooth by round
ing off corner or building up a cavity
snd see what the tongue will do. 1t
will search out that place. taking care
full and minute account of the change.
Then 1t viii linger near the place. lf
II is called to other duties, II comes
back as soon as they are discharged
and feels the changed place all over
again, as If 1t had not explored and
rummaged there already.
1t makes no difference that these re-
peated Investigations presently cause
annoyance TO its supposed master, the
man. The tongue Ia nothing more
than in this matter proves that IL Is an
unruly member and will not be con-
trolled.
II seems to have an original will and
consciousness of Its own, and nothing
will serve 1t except the fullest satisfac-
ton of Its curiosity. 1t will wear itself
out, perhaps, but 1t will find out all
about the strange change. = Boston
Transcript.
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NO lAroAs1Rlne OUTSIDE.

THE latchstring's on the outside S
what they use to say.
An we never knocked in winter. nor the
rosy time o May,
Till l got to loyin' Sally, an she's named
the day to be;
An then thar wuz no latehstring ON the
outside door fer mel
| knowed | wuzn't nightingale that i
had wuz jest
The sweet, upliftin' knowledge that her
dear heart loved me best.
That some time for her life an mine
some happiness there'd be;
An then thar wuz no latchstrlng on the
outside door fer me.
An the winter went, an springtime, WIN
the birds, an blossoms sweet
Made the yoets like a carpet fer tue ran
in of her feet;
Thar wuz light an thar wuz beauty on
the Ian an ON the sea,
But never any latehstring ON the ouisiue
door fer me.
An | know the worl's a good wori, WIN
its medders green an wide,
With its thorns an with It's roses-"i'"
its love, an all beside,
'Cept this: Ter all the good things lha'
air past, or goin' TO be,
Thar's never any latchstring on 'he o"'
side door fer me.
Atlanta Constitution.
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Anti-Climax In a Mine

Professor Weed, the noted geologlst.
recently had thrilling and Embarrassing
experience in Butte. He was defending
a mine on ladder and when several
hundred feet down the ladder parted
leaving him suspended in the dark.
He hung TO the round with all the ten
acity his being was capable of, determi-
ned to strain the very last drop of his
vitality in the hope that succor would
come. He cried out for help. but the
deep. dark walls returned his voice nm.
answered. His whole life came back tn
him in vivid retrospection; Precipitation
dripped from his forehead as he realized
that only for short time could he with.
stand the awful strain. And then he
dropped. -Four inches below him he
struck heavy body, which afterward
proved to be the globe.
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was obliged to start for Lyons this
morning on important business, so he
could not be present. 1t was agreed,
however, that the reverend gentleman
should wear upon his breast a peculiar
black cross. and 1t was by that my man
recognized him."
NJ. Leyane here arose and went to Il
desk in one corner Of the room. This he
unlocked. and took therefrom n stout
canvas bag. which was half-filled with
glittering gold lie laid the bag before
me, and then continued:
''Now. monsieur, Marie Duchane
must wed my son. If you perform that
ceremony this gold Is yours"
l did not hesitate an instant, but,
pocketing the gold, babe The schemlng
guardian lead the way to the bridal
chamber
/ found the brlde-elect, a most beau
tiful girl, TO be firmly opposed to the
union contemplated by her guardian,
and so applied to NJ. Leyane for per-
mission TO argue the case with her
He readily consented TO this. and took
the unwilling bride aside and explained
the circumstances of the case to her
She was at first inclined to doubt nv
statements, but | succeeded In con-
yincing her of my truthfulness ut
length, and by my advice she consented
to let the ceremony proceed, when n.
sured that 1t would be mere farce.
Levane was delighted at my success
as a diplomatlst, and the marriage was
at once performed. Mile. Marie acted
the part of the unwilling but submls-
sive, bride to perfection, and venture
to say my part was creditably per-
formed, thanks to the experience | had
had In our miniature plays at home.
After partaking of bountlful supper
left the Leyanes. father and son, in
raptures, and, with the bag OF gold In
my pocket, proceeded to the office OF
the chief of polle,, where | told nv story
and demanded justice for the unfortu.
nate ward of NJ. Jules.
i need not dwell on what followed
Marie Duchane recovered her fortune
and soon after married worthy youns
man.-New York News.
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a.h,,s of the "Farmer."

In one of the publications of the Field
Columbian Museum Or. Elliot gives n
description of the curious little North
American rodent known as the sewellel,
and often called the mountain beaver
or farmer. The latter name Is derived
from its habit of making hay. The lit
tie rabbit like animal excayates It's bur
row in the neighborhood of a low-grow-
Ing water lily. 1t cuts down the stem
and leaves of this plant In great
quantities and carries II to the mouth
of the burrow, where II is spread out to
dry In the sun. When properly made
into hay" It is carried Into the burrow,
where it is used for food and bedding
1t frequents swampy places IN the
vicinity of small streams.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-01-18

A month or so after his surrender
General Lee went one day TO the store
near his home in Powhatan county
Va, which served also as the post
office. Everybody in the town was
instantly eager To see him, and in Il
few moments the store was crowded.
The general was talking with the pro
prietor about crops and other matters
and appeared utterly unconscious Of
the fact that the gathering OF the resi-
dents was due solely To his presence.
Suddenly he realized that everybody
was watching him and modestly said;
"Bu. ! see am keeping you from your
MANY customers. Pardon me" and at
once withdrew Home Jour.
nal
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and I began to fear l had carried my

and I began TO fear | had carried my
joke too far.
The reflection that It was now too late
to retreat caused me to determine to
keep up the deception for time longer,
aud l heard advancing footsteps with
the utmost tranquility.
A tall imperious-looking man of
about 30 years entered, and, while sa-
luting me, kept his gaze constantly
fixed upon me.
You are the clergyman sent here by
Col de Llsle?" he questioned
abruptly.
''Sent to the corner OF - and -
streets" amended. at venture.
And you are the gentleman who was
directed to answer to the name of
Alaris?"
81 am"
Very good. Did Col de Isle Inform
you as TO the nature of the business In
lhand?"
He did not" l ventured TO affirm.
Every well; will make 1t plain to
you. First, however, I presume you
are the bold, fearless man Col. de Lsle
agreed 10 send to me-one willing TO
perform bold deed for a pecuniary
inducement7
Col. de Iisle knew his business"
returned with an emphatic nod
Then monsieur, we win to business
at once. AS you have. perhaps. learned,
my name is NJ. Jules Levane. am be-
lieved to be very wealthy. but really
am net worth a thousand louis d'ors.
Fen years ago I lost nearly my whole
fortune by the failure of scheme III
which ! had speculated largely. Ruin
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Yes" said the scientific passenger
1T Is well-establlshed fact that dark
haired women have much more violent
tempers thnn their blonde sisters"
Are you sure Of that, mlsterP asked
the meek little man across the aisle.
There Is no doubt about II. my dear
SIR" said the $. +. But have you "a
personal Interest in the matterT'
We'll, yes replied the meek indlyld-
ual. i've always suspected that my
wife bleached her hair. and II what you
say Is true know It now
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stared me in the face. | knew not
what to do In such a fearful situation.
Accustomed from my youth TO life OF
luxury and ease. and looked upon az
man whom princes dared not sllght. the
Idea Of falling was too terrible FOR con
temptation.
Thus situated, | did what nearly
every other man would have done IN my
situation. ! had ward. given 10 my
charge five years previously. by her
dying father my early friend. This
ward was very wealthy. and all her
property was under my control. To
save myself from ruin | Appropriated
her fortune that has for ten years kept
my head above the tide. Now my ward
has reached the age ut which her for
tune was TO be placed eondltionall9 in
her hands Monsieur, what shall dor
Ruin is inevitable If | give up her
money
Let me hear your plan. said |.
81 have son, n years Of age, the
heir of my respectabllity and my pov-
erty. If Louis aud Marie were to mar
~. the fortune would not need 10 leave
my control, and all would be WE'LL
Then let them marry
"Ah, that is the trouble Marie re-
fuses to wed my SON"
began to comprehend the plot. and
resolved to carry out the plot | had un.
dertaken.
Proceed" said |, blindly.
"Did yon ever hear Of a marriage eere-
mony being performed where the bride
refused 10 give her consent To the
union?n demanded NJ. Levane, liking 4
gaze upon me rs though he would read
my very thoughts.
Frequently" | replied, carelessly.
81 asked the same question Of Col. de
Lislee said the old villain, with an air
of relief, and he gave me an afiirma-
tive reply. He Furthermore promised TO
send clergyman to the corner of ----
and - streets, nj o'clock p. NJ. to-
day, who would be kind enough TO per-
form such ceremony. Col. de Isle
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ornment nj one of the downtown hotels

eminent at one of the downtown hotels
the other night. I'm this country ne
Is generally supposed TO be blood
thirsty despot. ruling by sh, force
of the terror he inspires. and the pa
pers express surprise that lie has not
been wiped out long ago by revolution.
Such a conception of the man Is alio'
gether inaccurate. 1t is uue that Ae-
lava Is Il dictator, or at least more OF
IA dictator than any other of the other
Central American Presidents, but he
Is far from despot. At the time he
took his seat the country was torn by
conflicting factions. and II was neces-
sary for him to use an iron hand TO re
store order. Every department had It's
revolutionary junia. headed by desper-
ATE Adventures who were simply out
for the loot and under such conditions
prosperity and progress were absolute
IN impossible. To invoke the ordinary
processes of the law would have been
absurd and Xelaya adopted the only
feasible means for suppressing the dis
turbing element. He seized the mall
contents wherever they could be found,
stood them up against wall and shot
them. dare say "A good many inno7
cent men were executed, but In such
an emergency the rule Is; When In
doubt shoot the prisoner 1t seems
hideously cruel here In the United
States. but II there Is any other way
of dealing with the habitual Nicarag-
uan revolutionlst experience has failed
to discover It. Diaz did exactly the
same thing when he first took the reins
In Mexico. and there is no denying the
fact that Zelaya's subsequent admins
tration has been the nearest approach
TO civilized government that Nicaragua
has ever enjoyed. Schools have been
established. laws have been enforced,
property rights have been respected
and a number of great commercial en-
terprises have been set on foot. The
recent drastic measures that nave been
taken to nip a new revolt in the bud at
Managua seem to me entirely justin
able. Chicago Chronicle.
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zone of the mistakes of women.
said womans lecturer the other day.
''is In loving too much They can new
er make mistake in loving. but they
ought to be careful in picking ont the
man. They are rather apt to do il on
the grab bag principle. Another of the
mistakes of woman is not knowing
how TO rest. and still another is not
knowing how 10 eat. What women
don't know about both has built 10000
and be wise. Women worry TOO much.
They are misers to jolllty. and they
nearly always die leaving large ac-
count In the Bank of Merriment"
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Irishmen are inclined to word per-
version: but. says writer in The Nine
teenth Century, the following descrip-
ton of slow speech which often de-
generated into a stammer shows that
occa sionaIly they use the best words
possible in explaining n thing;
ITS a quare sort Nv way Martih
talks" said Par. Its az If he tux the
wuyds cut ny his monr' an iuked NJ
,em before he gives EN- TO yez.
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The Ebon Cross.


"a 81 Y friend. Robert Thufstoh, Is a
lMIl man whose real character ana
SoS that indicated by his appear
ance. are as far different as can De 'li'
agined. He is the proyerbiai spiach
sheen" of the family, and yet, desp4le
all his wildness, he has often been ms
taken for clergyman. Here Is Tue
story OF one of my nomadic friend az
ventures as related by himself
| was in Paris. The city ana lis ways
were we'll known to me, While my circle
Of acquaintances was not small.
One day, while wandering ABOUT lhe
city alone, came TO a standstlii al tle
corner of one of the most Fashionable
streets. A man passed me VINO iookeu
very searchlngly into my race. IN Il
few minutes he returned, ana agah
favored me with that annoying stare
Il beg your pardon, monsieur out Is
not this AlarlsY
The man was sincere, and | compre-
hended that was mistaken for some
other person, but l was about to deny
all knowledge when the desire for III
tie sport overcame my more serious
inclinations and grayely replied
II am 80 called"
81 thought II must be So" he contin-
ued. with an air OF satisfaction. Those
black crosses are too uncommon to be
seen In large numbers on this corner al
the appointed hour"
bowed slightly. | knew my strange
friend referred TO the ebon cross thar
hung over my white shirt bosom, but
for all that his words were most mys-
terious.
You are nearly an hour before time,
continued the unknown, but IL you are
ready we will at once proceed 10 the
residence OF my master"
Quite ready" | replied; lead on"
Had you been present, my dear fel-
low. you would, without doubt. have
been greatly shocked at the course |
was taking: but 1t just suited me. and |
saw before me prospect Of rich pleas
ure.
So | followed on after my guide, who
finally paused before one of the most
pretentious mansions OF the city, and
applied for admission. While we wait
ed for an answer to his summons,
read the name upon the door-plate Of
the mansion. II was NJ. Jules Leyane.
The servant who answered the bell
admitted us without question. and my
companion conducted me through sew
eral rooms into the library, and then
would at once send NJ. Levane to my
presence.
The mystery was deepening. This
house, with Its magnihcence, was such
as might well be inhabited by prince.
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St.tues of Christ In Italy

Italian Catholics propose to celebrate
the nineteenth century by erecting
nineteen colossal statues OF Christ In
conspicuous points of the peninsula.
Among the places selected are Mount
Soratce. the Gran Sasso d'Italia. and
the toe, the heel. and the instep of "the
boot" The statues are to be of gilded
cast iron.
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This Happened la Pittsburg.

Hotel Guest las fire alarm Sounds
Does the fire department here have anyv
difficulty In locating 1re2
Landlord-Not any more than in any
other city, I suppose. But why do
you ask?
Hotel Guest-Well. It's so smoky here
don't see how they ever find the nre.
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Il wonder If all men are fools =
snapped Mrs. Enpeck during little do.
nestle tiff the other morning. NO. in
deed, my dear" replied her husband.
Il know number of men who are
bachelors"
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EFT seems to me-" said the reading
poarder, that in such wet climates as
the Philippines our soldiers should tar
their tents TO make them waterproof
perhaps they do" yentured the man
In black snspenders. Anyway, we are
told that they often pitch their tents
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Mrs. Goodwin-Here's a quarter. poor
man. But tell me- pray, what ever
brought yon TO this miserable stateY
Dusty Rhoades-Mc autermobeel
maam. WIS tourln' trough Iowa. an
axerdently stray'd across de line. see ?
Chicago News.
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Qnadds Hello old boy! What are
you doing nowp
Spacer-Writing for the press
Quadds-Don't you lind It rather
thankless sort OF work.
spaeer-On the contrary. nearly eY-
erythlng / write is returned with
thanks
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lie Mn. Compelled To.

Physlclan-You should repose on the
right side only In order TO enjoy a good
nights rest II is positively injurious
TO lie on both Sides.
Patient--But how can help It, doc.
tori You seem to have overlooked the
fact that am a lawyer.
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Weary Waiting.

Caller--Do you have many transient
boarders here?
Landlady-Oh. yes; we frequently
have people stop here day or so while
they have prescription filled in the
drug store opposite.
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Edmund--What queer substance Is
that you have on your desk Is tt
lump Of scorched glass;
Gholly-Aw. no, deah chap ! bought
that from a peddlah. He said II was
WEAKLY genuine chunk Of Lunnon fog.
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In Merry England

Cut out that Dutch anecdote," said
the stage manager to the comedian.
why, isn't it all rightf' asked the
laugh-maker.
NO." replied the manager. "It's GET
ting to be Boer."
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How Publicity w.. sae,-.,

How did they manage to get the par.
tIculars OF their elopement In the pa
pers?'
They arranged all the details by tele.
phone. "-Clevelan Plain Dealer.
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R,se oryoIoanio Islands.

Since the beginning Of the century no
fewer than fifty-two volcanic Islands
have risen out of the sea. Nineteen Of
that number have since disappeared,
and ten are now inhabited.
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True.

Lecturer--ADd what man Is hosi APT
TO reach that elevation whence the
earth may be viewed las one vast
plainT a..
Voice lin the audienee)- one mat
works In powder mill.-Life.
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Stonewall- What must Ali do wild
desc hyar skins, nanny
Mammy-Tan dem.
Stonewall- Tandem? All amt talkln'
bout bslckles, nanny.
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SUPPOSE WE SMILE.
HUMOROUS PARAGRAPHS FROM
The COMIC PAPERS.

Pleasant Incidents Occurring the
World Oyer-Sayings that Are Cheer
faI TO Old or Young-Funny selec-
tiens that Everybody Will Enjoy.
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Nextdoor-I haven't heard your dog
barking at night for some time.
Homer-No. Guess the poor fellow
got discouraged. We have twins at our
house. now, you know.-Chlcago News.
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One Mans Views.

she-Its Il woman's privilege to
change her mind. you know.
He-Yes, and her age, too, but she
takes her time in doing II.
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Smoking Manila.

Dlnny-At tn battle av Manila Dew
ey slgnaled Eye may folre. Gridley,
whln ready"
Larry-Will. II Ord bin Grldley, o'd
ruther he'd slgnaled "Ye may smoke,
Grldley, whln ready"
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Tommp-Pop, what is watered bank
stockr
Tommy's Pop-why -er-dldn't yoL
ever hear of the Banks OF Newfound-
landf Run away and play.
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II you want dinner" said the prim
housewife. take this AK and"
stop" cried the dusky pilgrim. II
cant cut wood"
Il don't wish you to cut wood; want
you TO decaptate a turkey"
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Ida-Luther is not frank. He never
says or does anything right out.
May-No he even parts his hair ON
the side.
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Stubb-The Shamrock has three
leaves, hasn't It.?
Penn-Yes. II left England, II left
America aud left the cup.