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The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26
Len-Exed pennle.

The man who spends half his time
trying to classify people said he never
saw so many left-eyed passengers in
one ear.
What do you mean by left-eyed pas
sengers?' asked his companion.
People who use their left eye more
than their right" was the reply. .The
species IL not common. and of course
none but "A student In ocular science
would be able to detect offhand the
few whom we do meet. A left-handed
person advertIses his peculiarly at
once; but not so the left-eyed man.
As rule 1t takes an ocullst to deter
mine which eyes has been used most
but there are certain peculiarities of
the pupil and lid that may be taken as
pretty sure signs by the trained OBJ
server.
"Left-eyed people are made, not
born. Most Of us have been blessed
by nature with eyes OF equal visual
power. but the attitude we strike read.
ing or writing causes. us to exercise
one eye more than the other, and the
first thing we know we are right or
left eyed. This is a Residences that
should always be taken into consider.
alton when buying glasses. A right.
eyed man with left-eyed spectacles, or
Vice versa, is at a decided dlsadvant-
age. and 1t Is the opticians business
to see that he is properly fitted. New
York Times.
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EXPLOITS OF WoRKMEN.
Franks of Fooihardy Emp1oye a,
the Building of Niagara Bridge.

Franks of a Fooihnrdy Emp1oye at
the Building of Niagara Bridge.
Il remember" said a bridge contrac.
tor some time ago while on the subject
of workmen's dare-devlltries when
working at the big bridge across the
Niagara. When the two cantilever
arms had approached within fifty feet
of each other keen rivalry as to who
should be the first to cross sprang up
among the men. A long plank connect
ed the two arms, leaving about two
aud half feet of support at each end.
Strict orders were issued that no one
should attempt to cross the plank upon
penalty Of instant dismissal. At the
noon hour l suddenly heard a great
Shout from the men, who were all
starting up. Raising my eyes, saw a
man step on the end OF that plank. stop
minute and look down into the whirl-
pool below. | knew he was going to
cross and shouted to him, but he was
too high up to hear.
Deliberately he walked out until he
reached the middle OF the plank. II
sagged far down with his weight until
I could see light between the two short
supporting ends and the cantilsvers on
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

A glance at list Of the great men
Of the big cities of the United States
will prove beyond a doubt that the
country-bred boy is far superior to his
city-born cousin In point of business
and professional ability and general ca
pacity. Many reasons are advanced
for the success Of the country boy in
the large cities. but the one that seems
TO hit the nail on the head is that the
youngster Of the provinces is taught
to work. and by this is meant a good
honest days work. one OF twelve hours.
He is a stlcker. too, who is willing to
start In at the bottom, and when you
dnd country boy who is a worker and
a sticker he is invinclble. You can't
keep him down.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

The completion of the great Nile dam
at Assouan is merely another step In
the most successful administrative gov
ernmental undertaking In which Eng
land has ever been engaged. English
government Of Egypt, especially Under
Lord Cromer, has been a remarkable
example of efficient and able rule. So
great has been the change in the finan-
cial condition of the country, In the
state of industry. In the crop produc-
ton, In the administration OF justice
and in the general well-being of the
people and the prosperity of the eoun-
try under British rule that the results
are seen, It is said. In a change In the
character of the people for the better.
The Assouan dam cost about Sl2. 300
600; and as 100000 acres are to be
brought under cultivation. the benefit
expected from the irrigation will
amount to $13,0Oo.000 In additional ag-
ricultural earning power-or over 100
per cent every year. The most search
ing criticism has been made of British
rule In India; but In Egypt 1t seems
clear that Great Britain has lifted the
native up and placed him on his feet
In view of this triumph, 1t will always
remain a wonder how 1t is that Eng
land can carry through SO difficult an
undertaking as the rehabilitation of a
wornout country In Africa, and yet fail
lamentably In the government of Ire
land, which lies at her door.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

NJ DEPEW a few Of rich men VINO uu'V 'u0
cesses life they exceptional their cases "
very marked and remarked
By being born poor | do mean extreme poFer.''
Granted that with the advantages the public schools inc
boys parents give him rstclass education ahu
he has make his the spur OF necessity
every faculty which helps make success W." -
moderate success ambition aud as his spheres "
activity enlarge he acquires OF power lie iean
the value of temperance aud character lie knows ny "a
perence that health and industry can accomplish hno
anything and carry its possessor almost anywhere "
grows In postlon wealth and influence he is the more
thankful every day the condition which compelled h
to do his mIghtlest drop out Of sight .
The majority of those who start under 'he eono
ons that have mentioned live long and prosper From
their number come those the world and govern
who are its masters business enterprises It's leaders
in the professions its statesmen and rulers It's en Vi
thought and action.
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Only a Matter of Time.

Ernest Staples tells this story of q
friend who was very fond OF field
sports and possessed fine pair of red
Irish settlers. One night he visited a
fashionable gambling establishment
taking the dogs with him. He sat
down to enjoy the supper, when the
proprietor, who was also fond of shoot
ing, remarked.
Those are very fine animals, Mr.
Blank, are they broker
Heavens, no." was the response,
they haven't been In here five min
utes"
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Made Him Understand.


Absent yesterday" said the aged
manager, as he adjusted his glasses,
to the smart young man.
Yes. sir" replied the clerk
Absent from nlness?"
mo, sir"
"Oh, you're honest, at any rate. Most
men would say they were"
II haven't been absent from illness
for nearly a year"
you hayen'tY The old man looked
surprised.
NO, sir. 1t has been with me all
the time"
what hasT"
illness of some sort"
But you said that yesterday-"
Yesterday was absent on account
of Illness. sir"
The old man thought the matter over
for minute or two. aud then he said:
Yes, yes; | see. You're rather par
ticular In -FOUR use OF words"
yes. sir. Study to use them cor.
rectly."
"Of course; and I'm tribe careless.
Now, please see II this sentence is cor
rect: Hereafter you VIII be absent
from my displeasure.'
"Ye-es. sir"
you will also be absent on account
of my dlspleasure
"Ye-es. SIR"
And because OF my displeasure."
'Ye-es, sir"
"Quite right. I'm glad that | have
sufficient command of language to
make you understand me- The cash
Ter win pay you your wages. Good.
day"-New York Times
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

Is old age to be made crimei 1t Is
a question that comes with the dis
charge of old railroad men; with the
attempt to remove the old captains
of Cleveland's police force; with a
pathetic Incident In New York, where
a police inspector, old in years, was
made to turn fiip-haps and Skin the
cat" In order to prove that he was en-
titled to remain on the force. Any
law or regulation that fixes q rigid
business age limit; that forces men
to retire when they have lived stated
number of years. is bound to be I'M
lust. It also makes liars. The man
who looks 40, feels 40 and is go isn't
going TO be an idler the rest of his
days, simply because somebody with n
thirst for young blood in business has
fixed an age limit. Age can not be a
matter of years alone. 1t is matter
of correct living, Of temperament; yes.
of determination. There are old men
at 80 and young men at 20. There
are grandfathers who can endure more
and do better work than their grand
sons. At so Gladstone was working
of his superHuous energy Telling trees
and Plato is said to have wrestled for
the sport there was In 1t at SO. Jem
Mace was the most famous fighter of
his day. and at 20 he was sparring.
John Ericsson wanted to prove his
soundness in wind and body. and SO
engaged in a tug-of-war with two
young men. He pulled them on their
feet with ease. Yet their combined
years did not equal his age. He was
60. There Isn't any end to the iisr
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ing been appointed to that post In 1899.
But 1t was Spain. before the out
break of hostilities between that coun.
try and the United States, that Minis.
ter Bowen gained the especial expert.
ence which will stand him In good
stead in the Venezuela imbrogllo. He
frst went to that country in 1890, be.
ing appointed consul at Barcelona by
President Harrison. In 1895 President
Cleveland made him consul general.
Barcelona was the scene Of NANTES.
tations Of hostility toward the United
States In March, 1896. The feeling
was aroused by the passage by the
Senate Of the Morgan resolution, which
recognized the Cuban Insurgents. A
mob of several thousand persons gath.
cred In front of the United States con.
sulate In Barcelona. and with shouts
and executions demanded the destrue-
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activity nothing than many of them iron
marrying for home. 1t has redeeming influence II az
women had much to sacrifice interrupt by marriage
would large measure protect from being chosen
a kind of bargain sale endowment policy.
There danger that any career" or ambition VIII
tempt a refuse the home call If she is normal
woman and il she is not society is the ganer and the man
because of her refusal Where no W
eentye draws toward marriage except those inherent III
nature and the human soul, there will be few mishts
There win be ideal marriages until women anu
WELL may feel certain that work is assured Tor sho'
hours any time it is desired all the me at gene
wage Then the question of home and ehuren "ii'
become DISTINGUISHED personal question should De-
and never vtaed by sordid motives painful hopeless
bondage
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roadway above the water between the
cities The calculations of the engi-
neers did not come out correctly and
when 1t was thought the huge frame.
work was ready for traffic a serious
mistake was discovered and new lev.
els for supporting the crossing are now
being made to right matters. Several
millions have been expended In this no.
BILE passageway of steel which embed.
les the latest ideas in the bracket prin.
ciple of bridge support. The super
structure is painted red and looks very
impressive. as the top is $50 feet
above the water.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

Human natures a queer thing. es.
peclally female human nature"
What are you thinking about nowp.
For instance, If a young man tells
A girl. any girl that shes altogethe.
different from her sisters she always
takes it as compliment. "-Phiadel.
nhln Press
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which they rested He saw the end In
front Of him do this, hesltated and
looked back 10 see how the other end
was. | thought he was going 10 turn.
He stopped, grasped both edges of the
plank with his hands and. throwing
his feet up. stood on his head, kicking
his legs In the air, cracking his heels
together and yelling to the terrified on
lockers. This be did for about minute
1T seemed 10 me like forty. Then be
let his feet drop down, stood up, waved
his hat and trotted along the plank to
the other side, slid down one of the
braces hand over hand and regained
the ground. We discharged him, of
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26
Buy ne Canadian Timber.

Paper manufacturers are buying up
timber lands in Newfoundland, Cana.
da. as far as Labrador. and wherever
timber can be found to convert into
pulp for paper-making. One of the
latest purchases was by a Wisconsin
buyer who bought 100000 acres OF
spruce timber In Newfoundland. where
an extensive paper mill will be erected,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

Norway has slgnally celebrated the
SEVENTEEN birthday anniversary of
Bjornstjerne Bjornson. Yet what has
Bjornson done but write literature? He
never fought a battle, or invented a
gun. or bore a title, or financed n big
trust. The Norwegians must be queer
folk
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

A New Jersey justice Of the peace
has decided that there is no law to
keep a woman from talking In her own
home. Now will the man of the house
ever be able to get another word In
edgewise2
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Kindred Ble.sines.

Here Is letter from lawyer" said
his wife, who says that your uncle
has died and left you 10000"
For these and other kindred bless.
ings.a mnrmured the dominic. lei US
be deyouly thankful. New York
Times
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Am NrM.

The way you're describing the DIFF.
ferent places 10 me" said the tourist.
you evidently consider me a stranger
here"
sAv coorse. sor.p replied the sour.
looking driver.
fWhat makes you think I've never
been here before7"
THE fact that no wan liver comes
back that's been here afore '-Phlla.
delphia Press
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matte and consular
service of the ma
ton to deal with
t h e contingencies
which may arise in
the distracted South
American republic.
He went to Vene.
zuela In 1901. sue
ceedlng Francis B.
LOOMS. Prior to
that he was Minis
TOR ~ Dn,.fo L
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

not to be despsed 1t has elected four Mayors In New Ell
gland unless check put upon II II VIII eject ioi ~
tI ar future II Is trust which paralyzes the ndi.
vdua far more other trusts which wegh against
the counrys interests 1t divides up until what Is par
ceed out is unsatisfactory all who have snare III tut
division. -.
Suppose there forty houses in block and hsteao
of eae man owning for himself and keeping II III
order each man onefortieth Of the house ne lives III
and oneforeth of each Of the others VIII he care as
much II the stoops are swept off snowy morning ana
will he keep yards in good order as II II was
his own house? Every mans home is his castle lie mas
his promise TO one woman aud she has sworn iea
to him suppose socialism steps into plan this nome
according its rules Do you believe that their chureh
will If reared by appointed by the state
socialism decrees Socialism in other domains would De
Just as Objectionable
submerge the individual I'm the State as socialism or
dain you destroy domestic instltutonssthe the lie
blood Of the nation Better let man bear bis burden
and HIS purpose succeed he will do far more Tor the
world than he were atom In great industrial
creation.
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Marconi says he will soon announce
another Invention that will startle the
world. Let US hope Marconi has not
given up practical work to go into the
startling business. which seems sooner
or later to be the undoing of all the
inventors,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

Mrs. Jones-A bachelor has no eK.
cuse for living.
Mr.. Jones OF course not: but n mar.
ried man has to have two or three a
week Judge.
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Railroad Mattera.

Though the early morning train was
on time, the cars themselves were all
over dew.
Which may have accounted for the
fact that the locomotives bell was
ringing wet.-Baltimore American.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

Didn't you want to get off at I2d
street," inquired the ofliclous passen-
ger.
"Wnm-wuw-wuw-w why, yeh-yeh-yeh."
began Stuttcrton painfully.
well, you'd better begin to tell the
conductor 10 stop. We're ut 9th street
now. Philadelphia Press.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

First Horse Thief-What you pinch,
ed fur-stealIn' champeen trotter?.
Second Horse Thief-Naw; wlsht IL
was. ] stole automobile ana couldh't
get three mile an hour outer the ma.
chine. -
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4Av coorse. sor." replied the sour.
used 10 cramped Quarter.

Husband inspecting house and lot
with view TO purchasel-The lot Ia
absurdly small. my dear scarcely big
enough for A flower bed.
Wife fresh from fiatl-Err couldn't
we have folding flower bed7-smart
Set.
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Safer.

Il was thinking" said the old-fash-
Toned young man, "of asking her father
If l might pay my addresses to her."
Him." unused the wise girl, 'in this
case I'd advise you to pay In advance
philadelphia Press.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

Witless-Who is that handsome girl
standing near the plano?
Mrs. Homer-That is my daughter.
Witless--Indeed! She doesn't rcsem.
BILE you In the least.
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Husband Where do you want 10 gol
Nfe-O | don't know-anywher
IS here ! can spend money.
.a}lt thought you wanted
changer Smart Set.
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THE HANDICAP OF WEALTH.
BY ehaeneey n. DepeN. .. 5 Senator from HeT f0'

The young man who is born rleh IL Be
riously handicapped for success IN me-
He hasn't the spur of necessity ana uh-
less he is peculiarly trained and more
than ordinarily organized he has nteie
ambition. The world IS too easy Tor MN
It's temptations are about him on every
side with bad bits which make Nun
worthless, or lazlness or idleness wnich
makes him useless. or course. there arc
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

Two hundred and six English mil
llonaires have died during the past
years. And the world Is running along
just as smoothly as If they had been
day 1aborers.
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lind No u.e Tor Hin.

why didn't you let our friend
schulze into the clubg lie comes from
n good family. aud Is very wealthy"
Millionnire's on-Ycs. that's so; but
he Made his money himself Fliegende
Blaet,er
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

Giles-That fellow Borem reminds
me Of mosquito.
Mlles-How's THAR
Giles-He Isn't very dangerous. but
awfully annoying.
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Flr.t Past the Post.

Cllent-How about that account
left with you to collect ON sharesf
Collection Agent-Oh, collected my
half all right. but It's simply impossi.
Bile TO collect yours.
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THE 6UM-CHEWING HABIT.
nr Rer. pr. seorre 2 Han. o. chIesso.

When | see woman mounting gum
In public | feel like shouting: IF those
women must chew let them take to the
basement To-day on street cars, In
theaters. at ball games and races, In
the parlor and everywhere 1t Is a COM
mon sight to see girls and women OF
mature years chewing gum. 1t Is
habit which has scarcely redeemlng
feature, and | for one wish to use all
the influence have In diseouraging the
same. 1t dlstorts the face. induces ex-
cesslye saliva and gives the breath a
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26
Thoughtful,

"Your husband appears to be such a
thoughtful man"
"Oh. he is! He never forgets to eau.
ton me about keeping down the house.
hold expenses. Detroit Free Press.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

Two brothers went TO the same
school. They were absent about
fortnight, and then one returned alone.
"Where is your brother fhomasf
asked the master.
please. sir. he's laid UP With a
spralned arm. We were trying 10 gee
which could lean ont of the window
farthest, and Tommy won.e-Youtht
Companion.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

course, = concluded the contractor, ac-
cording TO Casters Magazine, but
what did he care? He got all the glory,
his fellows envied him, and he could
command work anywhere"
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Aren't these rare days. asked the
poet.
.Sure." said the practical man. but
In a few days they Will be so rare that
they will be absolutely raw New
York Times.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

Has Mr.. Washington any original
ideasT
one answered Miss Cayenne, the
idea that his views are original Is ex
clnslvely his own" Washington slar.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

Lives Of great men all remind us
We may do great stunts ms well.
And, departing. leave behind us
Anecdotes we didn't tell.
Washington Post.
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High Enough.

HE says he never wears anything
but a high hat"
why, l saw him with a derby on
only this morning"
"well, It was 50 one."-Philadel.
phIa Bulletin.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

AGllrs I wonder II animals are nap.
pyTr
Glles--f guess so--With the possible
exception Of the mule. He's chronic
kicker, you know.
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Mr.. Rockefeller says money cannot
measure happiness. But Mr.. Rookie
Teller win not lend his yardstlck to all
those who would like to try.
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manners make the man" remarked
the dispenser of ancient proverbs.
THAT" reJoined the cynical person.
explains some mems UNDERGONE condi-
ton"
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GREAT eUDA-PEsTH B7IDGE.
Chased rs One of the Handsomest
Yiaducts in the World.

Some engineers think the Ketten
suspension bridge at Buda-Pesth is the
finest yladuet in existence. 1t does not
begin TO be as big as the Brooklyn
bridge but in symmetry, in massive
ness, in artistic adornment, the one
linking Buda and Pesth is a beauty. 1t
cost 100000 and was completed In
1854 That for Brooklyn was modelled
from this one and was built twenty
years afterward. A cantileyer viaduet
is the latest thing to make another
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

Many artists who claim to be welded
to their art seem to have been handl-
capped by divorce proceedings from
the start
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-02-26

Pupils In the public schools are to be
taught Independent thinking. This Is
better. all things considered. than indie
pendent spelling
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what a "Daio,y" I.nnoh 49,,

That word dainty" never being used
to describe the lunch spread for men.
we have decided that It means there Il
net enough to sat.-Atchison Globe.
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Mhr H. Are Not Ni.ible

Little Willie Say pa, what becomes
of the flies In wlnterf
Pal suppose the airship inventors
use them in their business. my son.
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LEI Us ALL LAUGH
Jokes FROM THE PENS OF VA
RIOUS HUMORlST5.

Pleasant Incidents Occurring the
World over-Sayings that Are Cheer
fnl to Old or YounE-Funny seiee-
lions that Yon viii Enjoy.