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The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
The Execution ofInud.

while Presbytery had been fightins
its victorious battle In the Jerusalem
Chamber" writes John Morley in the
Century, "the man whose bad steering
had wrecked his church was sent to
the block. The execution of Arch
bishop Laud January TO- 1645) is the
best of all the illustrations of the hard
temper of the time. Laud was more
than seventy years old. He had been
for nearly five years safe under lock
and key In the Tower. His claws were
effectually clipped and 1t was certain
that he would never again be able to
do mischief, or II he were, that such
mischief as he could do would be too
trivial to he worth thinking of in sight
of such general catastrophe as could
alone make the old mans return to
power possible. The execution of
STAFFORD may be defended as a great
act of retaliation or prevention, done
with grave political purpose. SO, plaus-
IDLY or otherwise, may the execution
of King Charles. No such high con
siderations Justify the execution of
Laud. several years after he had COM
mitted the last of his ..nputed offenses
and had been stripped of all power of
ever committing more. 1t Is not neces-
sary that we should echo DIR. Johnson
lines about rebelllon's yengeful talons
selling on Laud. and Art and Genius
weeping round his tomb; but II We
repd the veil of romance from the Cav
aller. we are bound not TO be over
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
His Hint for a Raise.

could not help listening to the stories
told by n group OF commercial men in
the reading room of one of the local
hotels. One story In particular noted.
told by Il young hardware drummer.
There Is in the employ Of our house"
he said. "a young man who Is assistant
bookkeeper. He's steady chap minds
his own business. and as shrewd as they
make them. The other day the senior!
partner OF the firm, who seldom comes
around, made tour of inspection, and
as he approached the assistant book.
keeper he noticed the solemn expression
on his face. Desiring to be congenlal he
said:
How are you, young man? see You
are at your work. That is good. Close
attention TO business will always bring
It's own reward. Tell me. what are You
earning now per weekT'
The young man, without a moments
hesitation, answered; Twenty dollars
sir, but | only get half OF that."-Phll.
adelphla Call.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

A certain grocer has for some days
been hunting for the owner of voice.
that claimed his attention at the tele-!
phone one busy morning. When he
finds his man the meeting will furnish
material for an interesting item, and
the following dialogue explains why:
The voice-Hello! Is that you.i
Charles?
Groceries.
"Well, how are you"
First rate"
You're looking we'll"
"I'm feeling better than look"
That's good; glad to hear 1t. Have
you got any salt fishY'
Eyes"
as II freshY
Eyes, came in this morning."
"Cod or pollock"
"Got both. Which do you want"
"Well, don't know. Is the pollock
good and dryY
yes"
"Well, why don't you give 1t drink,
then"
At this point the grocer brought the
colloquy to a sudden termination with
remark that would be out of place In
polite society, and therefore unfit for
publication.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
She Had Her WAY.

There is nothing like determined
spirit. As the old saying is, What
must be done can be done" The trou-
BILE with most of us is that our minds
are only half made up.
A charming old lady called at car
penter's shop the other day bearing in
her hand little basket.
''Have you comfortable chair in the
shop?r she asked of the carpenter.
"A comfortable chair?' he repeated
doubtfully.
"Yes," she sweetly said. 81 have
come to stay until you have man
ready to go back to my house with me
and do the work you have been prom
Using to do for three weeks. | have
brought my luncheon and a book, and
If you haven't a comfortable chair Iii
have the carriage cushions brought in.
I'm going to stay here until l get that
man."
The carpenter fastened to say that
he could go at once just as well as not,
and the old lady carried him away in
triumph.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
CLEANLINESS WITHOUT SOAP.
That the Boers Don't Use Ii Doesn't
Prove They're Dirty.

Surely too much importance Is at
tached TO the scarcity of soap In the
Beers farmhouses, says the London
Truth. People may be very clean aud
use very little soap. The Russians aud
japanese cleanse themselves with yapor
baths, rarely using soap when they do
so. A healthy skin cleanses Itself.
Rough inside clothing. which. | pre-
sumo, the Beers wear. Is a great skin
cleanser. have known OF doctors cur.
ing skin diseases by insisting on lin.
gerie de luxe being cast aside and
coarse undergarments worn instead.
I The late emperor OF the French hard
ly ever soaped his hands until he went
ITO England. | have come across a paper
found In his desk at the Tulleries. Il
contained the instructions OF the King
OF Holland TO the governor Of his two
elder boys. Among the things forbid.
den was for the young princes hands 10
be washed with soap. They were to
use bran and a slice OF lemon. The
lemon was TO remove ink stains. and In
summer TO keep OF gnats and mosqul-
toes Napoleon, whose hands were good
to model and beautifully white. also
used bran and no soap. unless to shave.
/ never use soap OF any kind without
a sense OF skin discomfort which not
even a deluge of quite pure water VIII
wholly remove.
In England, on account of coal smoke
and smut, soap Is more needed than In
countries with clear air The Beers
enjoy, perhaps, the purest atmosphere
in the world. except when there are
dust storms. know French ladies' who
have discarded soap for yasellne. They
smear themselves with the latter aud
then rub II or well with soft cotton
towel. A doctor tells me that nothing
is more cleansing. but that he prefers,
as more tonic, plain cold water. fol-
lowed by the same sort OF rubbing.
DR.. Leyds really should not take to
heart what Sir Henry Stanley said
about the Beers being badly Off for
soap.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

She had presented him with the mar
BILE heart, and as he was about to re-
move his hat from the hall rack for the
last time he said:
perhaps 1t Is better SO, and but for
one thing should not regret your de-
cision."
"Indeed~ she exclaimed In surprise,
land what is that one thing prayY'
Listen. cruel one, and | will tell
you" he answered. Had we married
and gone to housekeeping should have
been spared the expense of buying a
refrigerator"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
Good Name for a Dog.

A boys fishing rod was fastened to
the root OF tree on the river bank, and
he was sitting In the sun playing with
his dog. idllng the time away. He had
been fishing all day and caught abso-
lutely nothing.
"Fishlng?" Inquired the man passing.
Yes" answered the boy.
Fine dog you have there; what is his
nameT"
Fish" replied the boy.
Fish? That's a queer name for q
dog. What do you call him that for?'
cause he won't bite"
Then the man proceeded on his way.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
Transferring Disease.

Zootheraphy consists In transferring
disease from man to some animal. and
Is the converse of the medical theory
that animals convey disease to man
This system of curing Ills was devised
by Ferapi, a Florentlne. He mentions
the case Of man suffering from rheuJ
matsm who made his dog lie across his
bed The man recovered and the dog
died
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
Preparing Him for the Worst,

had a cheerful experience the other
day." remarked gentleman who had
spent several days at one of the springs
for rheumatism.
what was it?" asked the observer.
81 was carried into depot near the
springs and deposited on a seat near
an old lady, who looked at me with a
complacent smile and inquired: Been
hurtr"
NO l replied.
'RumatizY
Eyes
"Water do you any goodr
Not much
"'Well, lots of people come here for
the water. The patient returns home,
and so the papers announce that Mr..
So-and-so has returned from the springs
much improved by the use of the
water: but IL you read the papers In =
few days YOU will see that Mr.. So-and-
so has died and been buried The con-
versatlon was too cheerful to be con-
tinued."
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

Jersey Jim-Chlcago has "A warm
heart, but little more OF polteness,
wud be better.
Baltimore Billion what do yer base
yer wurds, beau?
Jessey-Why. yesterday reads a
sign ON de police station dat SEE; 'Lodg-
ers will call at rear" Why cudn't dey
say dodgers will please call at rearr'l
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
Deeds OF Daring.

Inker-That was bold robbery yes
terday. Fellow took plano right out
of the house while the family was eat.
Ing dinner.
Photographer-Humph! That's moth
ing took the new courthouse tho
other day right under the nose of u po-
iceman.-Baltimore American.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

"What is the price of this loyely'an-
tioue chair?" asked the shopper.
'aThlrty-seyen dollars, madam an
swered the dealer.
"Thlrty-seyen dollarsp exclaimed the
lady In establishment. why | dldn |
suppose 1t worth half that much.
"You didn't ask what 1t was worth,
madam" replied the CONSCIENTIOUS
dealer "You asked the price"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
Lucrative Positions.

Pellucid Pete-Yep. lady, me profess
sion is of de highest order. | am sur
rounded by sweet odors, and fair WON
Ell lavish der smiles on me Greek pro
file. But, alas! | am busy only q
short time each year.
Lady-And what is your profession
Pellucid Pete-Soda water clerk.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
To the Last.

After she had selected an imposing
column of marble she handed him the
epltaph manuscript.
but. madam" he gasped. that coll
umn won't hold half OF that without
crowdlng."
Don't mind the column being crowd
ed" responded the widow. my hus4
band was an editor"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

Miss Wanterno-I have brought this
book back. Mamma says 1t Is not 1T
for me to read.
Librarian think your mother must
be mistaken.
Miss Wanterno-0h. no, she isn't.
I've read it al through.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
Then She Wouldn't Tell Him.

She-I would tell you little piece
of news II were sure 1t wouldn't go
any further.
He-Youre safe In telling me. There
never was n man who could make n lit
tie piece of news 20 further than
woman.--Phlladelph Bulletin.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
A BLOODY BATTLE.
Conflict at Bucaramanga Most Des-
perate In Recent Years.

u
1t has been the custom to laugh at the
frequent revolutions in Central America
as comic opera controversies, with lit
tie danger of loss or serious casualties
on either side. If the reports of the re-
cent battle between rival factions In
Colombia are TO be depended upon how
ever. the popular opinion must be re
ysed. and the battle fought at Bucara-
manga will go down into history as one
of the bloodiest and most desperate
battles OF recent years. Out OF 10000
men engaged on both sides 1000, or 10
per cent. of the total. were killed out.
right, while 5000 or 80 per cent, were
either killed or wounded. The battles
of the Spanlsh-Amerlcan war were
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
Possible Extension or Affection.

Old Gotrocks (savagelyl-W What's
that? You mean TO tell me that you
really love my daughter for herself
alone?
Young Hardup (tremulousy)-Y-es.
sir; but | think l could learn to Hove
you, t-too. sir-in t-t-time, slr-yanlty
Fair
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
How Time Does Fly.

"Well, well. Is that you, Jonesf
Glad to see you. Let's see; we haven't
met since last year, have weY
Right and come to think of 1t, not
since back In eighteen hundred."-
Philadelphia North American.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

"TIas my daughter encouraged your
sult?' asked the father.
"Well." replied the young man. can
only point to circumstantial evidence,
and the dog is always locked In the
cellar on nights that | call.'-Philadel-
phia North American.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

lda-I think Walter Is awful mean.
May-Why. dear?
lda-He wears those horrld mouse
eolored mocha gloves. He dropped one
on the floor and 1t looked SO natural
screamed.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

Mack O'Rell-I just met full grown
man that sleeps every night in crib.
Luke Warme-Remarkabl
Mack 0'Rell-Not at all. You see, It
is a water crib out in Lake Michigan.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
The Point OF View.

He-Hasn't Miss Hauton Roman
nosef
She-I think retrousse is better
term for it-she turns 1t up on the
slightest provoca tion.-New York Even
ing World.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
Easily Explained.

Shelf is said that one woman and
sewing machine will do the work or
dozen women.
Hell can readily understand why
that is possible.
She-Why is 1t?
He-A woman doesn't waste any time
talking to a sewing machine.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
Her Face.

"Ah," the man said. "she has an art
lists face"
YES" the woman sneered, land she
uses 1t instead of canvas -Chicago
Times Herald.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

Briggs-You don't know what you
are talking about when you call me Il
donkey.
Dlggs-fd Ike to know why | don't.
| once owned donkey for three
months.-Chicago News.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

"Apsley's been caught more than once
kissing the cook"
And didn't his wife lnterfereY"
"Oh, no; she's the cook. "-philadel.
phia Bulletin.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
High Rollers.

Rowland Rantts-So our audience to-
night will be composed of ultra swells :?
Roxey-Yes, me lordl Why, If we re-
ceive any eggs rest assured they will
be $500 great aux eggs.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
Turn About.

Mrs. weeds-Oh, you remind me SO
much of my first husband
Mr.. Weeds-Pm glad to hear it.
You've been reminding me of him so
often.-Philadelphia Press.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

Lulu-What do you think would har-
monte nicely with straw-colored
suit?
Irene-Why. | would suggest new
mown hair.-Philadeiphia Bulletin.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

Ward Politician don't lolk the Job.
Boss-Why. ye don't do a thing but
walk down and draw yer pay each
month.
Ward politician-I know, but can't ye
send the pay up to me?
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
Twenty Miles a Year.

London is twelve miles broad one
wny and seventeen the other. and ey-
cry year sees about twenty miles OF
new streets added to 1t.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

In Italy Is to be found a whole vii.
lage OF well-to-do retired organ grin
ders, who are now spending comfort
able fortunes acquired In America.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

II woman looks contented and hap
'py' 1t Is usually sign that she Ia a
widow, and that her late husband had
lot of life insurance.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

We have noticed that when young
girl marries an old man, with romantic
notions about being an old mans dar1
ling, she usually spends the honey
moon nursing him through a sicknessl
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

In the towns of Chill most shops are
open TIL midnight, and during the hot
Afternoon, when everybody takes a
lsiesta, they are locked up.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

sunday ought to be a day Of rest"
Eyes; ON weekdays. however, l catch
trains for myself while on Sundays
catch them for myself, wife and three
children"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

Every dog has his day, but a man
VINO lights duel has only a second,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
Easily Guessed.

Erastus Seeing snow-shoe Prints
Well. dem looks laik Miss Lilies feet
steps, sho. Guess she mus pass dis
Away.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15
The Worm Turns.

INC mss
Pollceman-Come, move on. now.
The Tramp-Say. do you tink I've
discovered perpetual motlon?-Phlla-i
delphia North American.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

Although the bass drum is frequently
tapped It's notes are never liquid.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-03-15

what makes Stubs poetry SO pop
ularY
ut looks so much like a column or
realestate transfers"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-09-03

ITO leftover tenement, No. So Danforth
Il ST., four rooms. For key or particulars
apply to J. H BLAKE, Widgery's wharf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-09-03
MANY MILLS CLOSED.

Fall River, Mass, September For
ty-five out of the 4S mills operated by
ment agreement which expires Septem-
Der 18th, viii be shut down Labor Day
week. by the end of next week, 80
mills, operated by 20 out Of the ~ corpo-
rations agreeing to the four weeks cur
taiIment plan, will have completed the
full four weeks shut down; five of the
remaining seven corporations three
weeks and the remaining two, two weeks
each. Ths output of the mills viii be
practically entirely shut off next week,
the two corporations running, produc-
ing about IL, 900 pieces of cloth. Next
weeks curtailment VIII be the most
complete since the plan was begun
and will take 23S, QUO pieces of goods from
the Market a figure in excess of the
sales in the print cloth market during
the past month. Under the influence Of
such widespread reduction of output an
improvement in the market conditions
may be looked for next week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-09-03

was delightful selection and very ten
der and sweet. "Merica's Conversion"
was very good, and caused great applause.
Mr.. Lucas was here year ago, and 1t is
hoped he will come next year.
Mr., John Mckay of New Hayen has ar
rived for short visit. Mrs Mckay
miss Ethel Roberts), has been spending
some time at her girlhood home with
her mother, Mrs. Arthur Roberts, on
Brown street.
Miss Lottie Redlon of Buxton is a
guest of her friend, Miss Sadie Thomas,
at Ligonia, for some days.
Residents on Evans street, near the
residence owned by Mr.. W. F. Robb,
the genial proprietor of the Chase House,
are pleasingly entertained on pleasant
evenings by the large graphophone,
which sends out delightful selections.
The instrument Is a large one and can
be heard distinctly at the Crossing.
Miss Mae Ethel NutJer has been spend
ing some days at BoWery Beach as the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Louis A. Davis,
who was Miss Nina Francena Nutter.
Miss Mabel Pickett of Boston is visiting
relatives and friends here. Miss Mabel
is native of the Cape, and has hosts
of friends who are glad to welcome her
to her girlhood home.
Miss Ida Swetzer and Mrs. Annie Locke
OF Boston are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Kennison on Brown street. Mrs.
Kennison is Mrs Locke's mother.
Miss Maude Perry was guest of her
cousin, Miss Mae SkilIings, last week,
before leaving for Haverhill, Mass, via
Old Orchard Mr.. and Mrs. Perry and
Miss Perry Will shortly return to their
home in Chest Springs, Pa.
Miss G. Evelyn Elliott OF the Maine
General Hospital has been a guest recent
Iy of her sister, Mrs. Fred Arthur Leitch,
on Evans street.
DR.. and Mrs. L. S. Lombard are in
Green for short visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Thomas at Mrs. Lombard
home.
Mr.. Guy Tarbox of HilI street is al
Long island. where he is at work for the
rest of the season.
Mrs. Hugh F Flynn, Mr.. Ingomar
Master Edward and Miss Alice will re
turn today after a pleasant visit with
relatives in Boston.
Miss PouriI who was guest of Mis-
Annie Jones for some time has gone t.
her home in Boston.
Word has been received of the arrival O.
Mrs. Harry Taylor, at Oneida, ILL.,.
where she will visit her sister, Mrs
Saluda Calkins, whom she has not sseI
forever thirty years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-09-03
COL. GARDNER COLLAPSED.

Albany, September 1.-Col. Asa Bird
Gardiner collapsed in Montreal last night.
the hearing was scheduled to take place
today before Governor Roosevelt in the
matter of charges preferred against him
by the City club Of New York city.
Col. Gardiner had been at Lake
Rideau, Can to recuperat9.
When the notice of the hearing today
reached his Office, Assistant District At
torney Henry Younger was sent to Cam
ada to accompany him to this city. They
left Lake Rideau yesterday morning, and
while on the train Col. Gardiner col
lapsed.
When the train left Montreal he was
taken to the Windsor hotel, and is in bed
at that hotel, under a doctor care.
Assistant District Attorney John f.
Mcintyre, who came to this city to look
after Col. GARDENERS interests before the
Governor this morning, received the fol-
lowing telegram from Assistant DISTRICT
Attorney Younger:
Telegram received. Found Col. Gardi-
ner had been dangerously Ill, but conval-
escing. He left sick bed this morning at
Lake Rideau to start for Albany, but
had a relapse on train, and had to stop
over at Montreal for treatment. He is OPP
posed to any adjournment, as case was
closed and practically dead, and his coun-
sci is abroad, as is well known. He
wishes Governor to take up matter for
Immediate determination.
There was no hearing before the Gov
ernor, but an informal discussion took
place, in which Attorney General Davies,
Judge COyne, acting attorney general
and Assistant District Attorney McIn-
tyre, participated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-09-03
FORMER DEMOCRAT PRESIDED.

Bangor, September 1.-The largest au-
dience that has attended any political
meeting of the campaign thus far here,
gathered in City hall tonight to hear
speeches in behalf of the Republican
cause, by G. L. Jewett of Indiana and
Hon. j. Hampton Hoge of Virginia. The
meeting was presided over by p. II. Gill
lin, ESQ, former Democrat, who repu-
dated the Chicago platform in 1896, and
who now has joined the Republican par
ty. Mr.. Gillin spoke for 20 minutes,
devoting his time chiefly to an explana-
ton of why he and 300 other in Bangor
refused to accept the Chicago platform
Col. Jewett's speech was we'll received. 1t
consisted of an account of his experiences
in the Philippines, where he went on a
mission OF inquiry for the government at
the time of the Spanish war. Mr.. Hoge' S
speech was one of the most eloquent
efforts ever heard here. He discussed
all the leading issues OF the campaign
and held the closest attention Of the au-
dience throughout. He devoted much of
his time to dissection OF the Chicago
and Kansas City platforms, ana to the
tariff, closing with an eloquent defense
of the course of the administration in the
Philippines