davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-05-30
BILLIARD CUES.
How They Are Made-Amerfca Fur
nishes the Best.


nishes the Best.
Most billiard cues" said New YORK
manufacturer the other day, "are made
In two pieces-the cue proper and the
handle. The cue Is made generally OF
maple. and the butt, which Is wedge
shaped, is inserted into handle OF
rosewood, snakewood. ebony, mahog-
any. walnut or some other fancy dark
wood, which is cut to dovetail with the
long part.
1.-THE maple wood used In making the
handles is sawed into suitable lengths
and seasoned. The logs are then split
into pieces from which the handles are
made These pieces are called bolts
The bolts are sawed approximately to
made and In this shape they are han
die blocks The handle block is turned
to the shape of the handle In lathe,
and when the butt has been fitted 1t is
finished and polished.
'The finest and best cues are fitted
to the handle or butt by means of a
double wedge. At the top of the cue is
IeTruie Oh Ivory, VI uorH UT DOue' III
which the leather tip is fitted. While
the ivory ferrule Is the most expensive,
of course it is less durable than the
horn or bone ferrules, which are less
liable to crack. The extra workman
ship on cues is put in on the butts,
some of which are deliberately inlaid
and carved in beautiful patterns.
"There are a number of billiard play
ers who will not permit another person
to use their cues, and for the use of
these particular players cues are turn
ed out from which the tips may be un-
screwed. leaving the cue with unfnish-
ed points and useless.
american billiard cues are the light
est. strongest and neatest made any
where In the world. They are made
In all weights and lengths and rank in
price from 80 cents to $25 and more
each. according to the quality and fin
ish of the article Washington Star
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-05-30
Black Snow.

OF red snow we all know something
from books on the High Alps. Black
snow-except when 1t is "manufac-
tured" In London, and consists of fine
blend Of SCOT and slush-is less well
known. But II might have been seen
some time ago In a corner of the
Muette Valley, where dark snow
which formed a thick layer. almost
black. on the ground" came down In
a heavy shower. Ill-smelling, It was
and, what Is worse. Its color represent
ed an enormous host of tiny insects. A
strong wind, we are told, brought them
over from some distant part.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-05-30
ENGLANp,s FIRST SHIP.
Great Hurry Was the COuntry's Pre-
mier Fighting Machine.


mier Fighting Machine.
OF the first ship. properly speaking,
of the British navy, known as the
Great Harry, the following particu-
lars are given In an old number Of the
Mechanics Magazine, dated Oct. %,
1923.
The Great Harry was built by King
Henry VII at cost of f14,OO0 and
was burned at Woolwich, through acci-
dent, in 1903.
Though King Henry, as well as
other princes. hired many ships, ex-
elusive of those which the different
seaports were obliged to furnish, he
seems thus to have been the first king
who thought of avoiding this incon-
yenienee by raising such a force as
might be at all times sufficient for the
service of the state. Historians tell us
that he caused his navy, which had
been neglected In the preceding reign.
to be put in n condition to protect the
British coasts against all foreign inva-
sions, and that In the midst OF pro-
found peace he always kept up fleet
ready to act.
In August, 1912. y Ta>s;ent, n ship
of LOCO tons, which, az that time
the largest vessel in the British navy,
was burned. and to replace 1t the
Great Harry, or. as 1t was also known,
the Henry Grace de Dieu, was built In
1915.
The vessel. of about 1000 tons bur
den, was manned by $40 soldiers, 301
marines and 80 gunners. She had four
masts and portfolios on both decks and
In other parts.
Before the time of ner construction
the cannon were placed above deck
and on the PROV and poop. One De-
charges, a French builder at Brest, is
said to have invented portfolios.
In n list of the British navy, as 1t
stood ON Jan. 5, 1913, the Great Harry
is said to have carried 10 brass and 103
iron pieces of ordnance.
The name of the ship is supposed to
have been changed in the reign Of Ed
ward VI to Edward, which. on Aug.
20, 1852. was reported to be still ''in
good case to serve" and was ordered
ito be grounded and calked once n
year to keep 1t tight. Maya
zine.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-05-30

The first railroad act Of incorporation
granted by any state In the Union was
given by the Maryland Legislature to
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Com.
pany on Feb. %, 1927. On April "a
of the same year the first railroad
company In the United States organ
lied as the Baltimore 4 Ohio Railroad
Company. Peter Cooper on Aug. %,
1880. made the first journey from Bal.
timore to Ellicotts Mills.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-05-30
New York TO PhiIadelphia for 81,

The plans to connect New York and
Philadelphia by trolley by way Of Som
erville, n. j., are advancing. The
tracks of the Philadelphia and New
Jersey Railroad and the Philadelphia
and Bristol Railroad will be used.
Heavy tracks will be laid. and the cars
run at high rate of speed. The single
trip fare between Philadelphia and
New York, 1t is said. will be S1.-New
York Tribune.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-05-30

gold In California was at that time the
sensation of the day. But II ever
strike on another invention in view of
my experience in this, will only con-
suit a patent lawyer in regard to
patent and not for any advice in the
matter of Its use or value."-Washing
ton Star.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-05-30
The supcrIative Degree.

"Am henpecked?"
The harassed husband was commun-
ing with himself.
"HenpeckedT
His voice took on q tone of mingled
humiliation and desperation.
81 am henbusheled. that's what l
am" baltimore American.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-05-30
A Remarkable Reauest,

There are some curious documents
filed In the county Offices In st. Joseph.
Mich. Perhaps the most curious of all
Is the will Of prominent Niles town.
ship farmer, who went to claim his fu.
ture reward some years before the
Civil War. The remarkable part about
the will Is passage leaving 80 cents
to his daughters husband ito buy a
rope to hang his d. self with"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-05-30

Mr.. Ascum-I hear your old minister
has gone In for ritualism.
Mr. Lochurch (disgustedly)-Yes. he's
gone wrong, completely.
Mr.. Ascum-How can you say thatf
He's all rite now.-Philadelphla Press.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-05-30

Irate Tenant asked you when
rented this place II you had ever been
troubled by chicken thieves. and you
said no. Every one or my chickens
was stolen last night. and ! am to'h
that the neighborhood has been Unrest
ed with chicken thieves for years.
suburban Agent never keep chiek'
ana
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-05-30

When the house voted to prohibit li1.
uor selling In army canteens. John Al
len OF Mississippi YVES not recorded.
Some good women OF Mississippi noted
the fact that be did not vote aud
called on him for an explanation,
knowing that Mr.. Allen had been at
one time quite active In the Congress
slonal Temperance society. Mr. Allen
replied that he was paired on the can
teen question. you see. ladies' he
said. 1.-The situation was this: My wife
thinks very much as you do about this
legislation In regard to the cantren. !
have some doubts as TO whether con.
gress will really promote temperance
among soldiers In this way. So pair.
ed my Judgment with my wife's con
science and decided not TO vote
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-05-30

An unmarried man goes twice as far
In the road as a married man before he
meets anyone who tells him his duty.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-05-30

Repentance does not always accom-
piish reform; a lop cared hound looks
ashamed because Of every theft. and Ia
always stealing.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-05-30

There Is nothing loafer enjoys bet
ter than looking wise on election night
when returns are coming In,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-05-30

Bombay Is an immense city. with
land and sen shipping equal TO the best.
II has large commerce and trade aud
manufacturing interests. Its buildings
are said to be the finest In India.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-05-30

Few men with grievance can tel
the truth.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-05-30

A great mind is always a generous
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01
MILITARY TOURNAMENT.
Opened by Lord Roberts Before I'M
mense Assemblage-Brilliant
Show.

NEW YORK, Nav 3l.-A dispatch to
the Tribune from London says:
The military tournament just opened
by Lord Roberts before an immen sc
assemblage had special imperial fea-
lures. Detachments rom all the forces
represented at the Inauguration OF the
Australian commonwealth are massed
with contingents OF colonial cavalry,
infantry and artillery. An Indian from
tier village is the scene of stirring man
euvers with final charge OF horse ar
tillery across a pontoon brigde and a
vigorous onslaught Of the rebels. 1t is
a brilliant show, with twelve FOUNDER
guns drawn by bluejackets. cavalry
waltzing and dancing quadrilles and
the best military bands massed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01
ERRAZURIZ rs IMPROVING.
Condition. However. Is Yet Very Seri-
ous-Violent Earthquake at
Antofagasta.


NEW YORK. May 31.-A dispatch TO
the Herald from Valparaiso, Chile, says:
President Errazuriz has shown some
slight Improvement since Tuesday, but
his condition is very serious.
A violent earthquake was felt Tues
day in the Province of Antofagasta,
accompanying an eruption Of the vol
cano. In San Pedro landslides inter
rupted railway traffic. the reservoir
pipes were cut and huts tumbled down.
Several persons We're injured.
According to a telegram from Antofa-
gasta, two citizens of Chile were recent
Iy brutally whipped by a Bolivian Of
ficer and a couple Of soldiers. The Chill
can consul in Oruro promptly entered
an energetic protest.
Vice-President Zanarte will open the
regular session of congress on June l..
The government has granted anl exc
Quateur 10 Robert f. Mansfield. the new
American consul at Inquique
la Union publishes an article prais-
ing the impartial attitude Of the United
States relative to the Pan-American
Congress in rejecting the Vaccinations
Of enemies of Chile, who want 10 drag
the Tacna question into the debates Of
the congress.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01
GERMANY'S WITHDRAWAL.
Won Bulow Desl',s Recall VI MiXel
Rriga ie.

NEW YORK. MAY $l.-A dispatch 70
the Herald from Berlin says:
l: is reported thar Coun, Won Bulow
desires the recall as soon as possible
ot even the mixed brigade. which for
the time being ,amlns in China As
number If men can only be KEEP
with the cOlors 4 utumn. a relief
Of 1000 men vii probably have to be
selt out.
Ii Is regarded as certain that a rr0-
posal has been made in regard TO the
new commander-in-chief OF the allied
troops.
The present subject Of discussion be-
tween the powers 5 the question ot in
demnity. The PROPOSAL which enjoys
the most favor is ;hat Of Germany and
England, as a Chinese loan would prob
ably be taken uu in America which
IL undesirable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01
BRITISH INDUSTRIES LAGGING

NEW YORK. MAY 3l.-A dispatch to
the Tribune from London says:
The Post is calling upon British steel
manufacturers to bring their machinery
up 20 date, in accordance with the ad-
vice given them by William Garrett at
the recent meeting of the iron and steel
institute and admits that nearly all
branches Of applied science in England
are from five to ten wears behind Ger
many and the United States. and that
it is merely possession OF time honored
business connections and her freedom
from the far-reaching system OF veiled
monOpolies which enable Great Britain
TO hold her own for the time beng
IN the staple industries Of modern civil
lzatiOn.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01
INVASION EROM
COLOMBIA FEARED
Nicaraguan Government Stations
500 Men at COrintO.
zELAYA TO VISIT AMERICA
Expected at San Francisco About June Is
General Bruise Arrested on Criminal
Charge Violent Earthquake
at Antoiagasta.

SAN FRANCISCO, May S.-The
steamer City OF Sydney has just arrived
here from Panama and other Central
American ports, bringing the following
budget OF news:
When the City Of Sydney was at Cor
into the people were expecting an in
vasion from Colombo. The Government
Of Nicaragua, In order to make sure
that It would not be caught mapping,
has stationed 500 men at Corinto.
General Bruise. wno fiei from Nicara-
qua some years ago, returned TO his
home on one OF the Central American
steamships last month. As soon as he
set foot on Nicaragua soil he was ar
rested on a criminal charge. He was in
Jail with prospects Of a speedy trial
when the Sydney left.
President Zelaya of Nicaragua will
probably visit the Pan-American Con-
gress at Buffalo. He is to leave home
next month and should reach San Fran
cisco about June is.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Compa-
ny's coal yards, situated on Naosis ISL
and, in Panama Bay, recently suffered
severely from fire, which was said to
be still burning but under control when
the Sydney sailed, having then burned
for Is days. Hundreds Of men were al
work on the huge pile of coal. said to
amount to 1900 tons and valued at $751;
OOO The fire resulted from spontaneous
combustion.
San Salvador is to have a man-of-
war The government has purchased
frnm her British owners the steamship
Soy and will transform her into a
cruiser, remaining her Salvador, The
new warshSp is now at Acajutla and
Eill go into commission at once. She is
600 tons net burden. 200 feet long. "a feet
beam and Is fee. deep. Her speed is
given as is knots.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01
OVER
100 MILLION DOLLARS
For Dividends
READ THE PROOFS
United States Official Report
MADE TO
COMMISSIONER OF THE UNITED
STATES. GENERAL LAND Of
FICE. WASHINGTON,
ID &

by gcologist and mIRing expert OF
worldwide reputation, Professor Ben
jamin Silllman. who spent several
months there. then being connected
with the United States surveying corps.
and In his official report says:
Here are countless millions OF tons
OF rich gold quartz reduced by the
great forces OF nature 10 condition
Teady for the application OF the hydraul-
ic process. while the entire bed OF the
Rio Grnnde for over forty miles Is a
slulce, on the bars OF which the gold
derived from the wearing away OF the
gravel banks has been accumulatlng
for countless ages. and now lies ready
for extraction by the most approved
methods OF river mining The thick
ness OF the Rio Grande gold gravel ex-
Ceeds In many places 600 feet. or nearly
three times that OF the like beds In
California. while the average value per
cubic yard Is believed to be greater
In the New Mexico beds than In any
other such accumulations yet dls.oy-
cred.
II have made a reconnaissance OF the
whole OF this gravel along the
Rio GrRnde. and have examined with
all the care possible In the time at my
command the character OF the gravel
and It's contents of gold Nothing. I
am persuaded. since the dIscov-
cry OF California and Australia Is COM
parable for It's immeasurable resources
OF gold available by the hydraulic pro-
cess TO the deep placers of the RIO
Grande."
Other reports from emInen, mining
experts OF national reputation pro-
nounce the property OF this company
the richest and most extensive known.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01

perts were consulted and one proved TO
be the work OF an early Italian mas
ter; another was a Corot aud third
was a painting b. .. eIry English
master.
Encouraged by h. knowledge that
what they had bought for few shl-
lings was worth eloO, the couple re-.
turned to the obscure curiosity shop and
bought for e5 a canvass blackened with
age which was in use as 4 fire screen,
This picture when cleaned disclosed the
rame OF Del Pompa," in one corner
and has been ,den,iha1 rs rare work
Of an Italian painter The Cheshire
couple are now asking csjo0O for their
treasure, Tor which they gave 4 Jingle
G. note.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01
TO INVENT SUBMARINE BOAT.

NEW YORK, May 31.-A dispatch 10
the Herald from Buenos Ayres says;
Senior Ricaldoni, an engineer, has jus;
made experiments with an improved
system Of wireless telegraphy. The re-
suits Of the eXperIm-lt are very sat
isfactory. He will soon try a subma-
rine boat Of his own invention which
he believes Is superior to any Others.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01
TRACKAGE RIGHTS SECURED.

CLEVELAND, May 91.-A special
from Pittsburg says:
First Vice President and General
Manager Joseph Ramsay. Of the Wa
bash System, announced yesterday that
his road had completed a trackage ar
rangement into Cleveland with the Big
Four line. I, is stated that the Wabash
interests already have a station and ter
minal in Cleveland which may not
be used The rackaga rights were Sc
cured for a distance Of 81 miles from
Wellington Ala.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01
HIDING THE REAL FACTS.

NEW YORK. May 31-British news
papers which usually support the gov
erament. continue to grumble, says the
London correspondent Of the Tribune.
because the British public are being
kept in ignorance OF the real facts of
the war in South Africa. The Beers
appear TO be making steady progress
in the south. In Cape Colony, near
Colesberg. they are .epOrted to have
captured 500 horses.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01
ALFARA IN GUAYAQUIL.

Receives An Enthusiastic Reception On
His Arrival.
NEW YORK, May 31.-The Heralds
correspondent in Guayaquil, Ecuador
reports that President Alfara arrived
there Tuesday and was enthusiastically
received.
NJ. Fraudin, the French Minister in
Quito, accompanied by several French
captains and scientists, has arrived
Guayaquil TO meet the French Geodetic
Commission which left Panama last
Saturday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01
TO LECTURE IN AMERICA.

NEW YORK. May 31-A dispatch 10
the Tribune from London says
The Rev. James Chapman. president
Of Wesleyan Training College, one Of
the most cultured men in the ranks
Of the Wesleyan ministry, has accept
ed an invitation Of the theological fac
ulty Of Vanderbilt University to deliv-
er series Of lectures in connection
with the Cole lectureship in he spring
Of next year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01
FRENCH EXPLORERS KILLED,

LIMA, Peru, May Sl,--A telegram
from Cuso received here announces that
the French explorers, NJ. y RcreauN
and LsmOnier have been assasSInatcd
by an Italian named Gianone, IN the
Valley OF Conversion. Glanone wls AZ
terNard killed by savage Indians
SNo particulars Of the tragedy hays
bAen received.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01
STRIKERS GIVE IN.

DENVER, May 31-The striking
brick-makers Of this city voted to return
to work at the old scale Of wages.
Three weeks ago they struck for an in
crease Of wages.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01
ENGLISH COUPLES LUCK.
Bought Pictures for Few Shillings
Which Are Now Valued at e2j,OOO.

NEW YORK, May 31.-AccOrding TO
the Trlbune's London correspondent
three pictures incrusted with CRIME
were recently purchased in a curiosity
shop by thrifty husband and wife in
Cheshire, England, for Is shillngs Each
Of these when partially cleaned for the
adornment of their modest dwelling
proved to be by a noted painter. Ex-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01
AN INCOME FOR LIFE
FROM,
GREATEST Of GOLD PROPERTIES
$3.50 ACRES--9 MILES IN LENGTH
$50 MILLION TONS,

Richest gold.bcaring quartz, ground
by natures hand into gold-laden
gravel from so to 800 feet In depth over
the entire property In addition the
company owns "a miles In length OF
river bed. each mile ~ which contains
many millions ~ gold. situated on the
Rio Gr;tnde. In Taos county. New Mex
leo.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01
The Wisconsin Central Lines

and you will make direct connections
at ST. Paul for Chicago. Milwaukee and
all points East.
For any further information cali On
any ticket sgent. or correspond with
JAS. C. POND. Gen. Pass. Ag't.,
or JAS. A. CLOCK. Milwaukee. Wis.
General Agent.
THE CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN
RAILWAY.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01
Bm,hers today reduced the price on all
grades of refined sugar Is points,
WHEAT MARKET,

grades of refined sugar Is points,
WHEAT MARKET,
PORTLAND. May I,--Wheat WOll0
Walla. 5SI6O
SAN FRANClSCo May 3l-Wheat
December. l0t&, cash, 9;'s.
CHICAGO, May M--Whcat July
ppcnmg. 1tA; closing, Iis0jlM
LIVERPOOL May 81 Wheat july
5S llNd,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01
A FEW
INTERESTING
FACTS

When people are contemplating .
trip. whether on business or pleasure.
they naturally want the best service
obtainable as far as speed. comfort and
safety is concerned. Employees OF the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINES are
paid to serve the public and our trains
are operated so as to make close con-
nections with diverging lines at all
junction points.
Pullman Palace Sleeping and Chair
Cars on through trains.
Diring car service unexcelled. Meals
served a Ia carte.
In order to obtain the frst-class ser
vice, ask the ticket agent 10 sell you
a ticket over.......
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01
huxuRIous Travel

The Northwestern Limited" trains,
electric lighted throughout. both Inside
and out. and steam heated. are with
out exception. the finest trains In the
world. They embody the latest, newest
and best ideas for comfort. convenience
and luxury ever offered the travelling
public. and altogether are the most
complete and splendid production OF the
car builders art.
These Splendid Trains
Connect With.,.,..,.
The Great Northern
The Northern Pacific and
The Canadian Pacific
AT ST. PAUL FOR
CHICAGO and the EAST.
No extra charge for these superior
and all classes OF tick
cts are available for passage on the
famous Northwestern Limited" All
trains en- this line are protected by the
Interlocklng Block System.
w. II. MEAD. II. l.. SISLER,
General Agent. Travelling Ag't.
Portland. Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01

PRICE OF SUGAR REDUCED
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-01

NEW YORK, May H.-Arouckl