Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-05-01
May Day.

CHANGER speaks of it. and in quaint but
pleasant puise, describes the maidens 60
IN, forth at early dawn to wash their
voupp faces in the morning dew, which
was thought to be powerful charm to
cause and perpetuate their youthful
beauty. In the rural districts Of Eng
land as late as the commencement of
The nrssept century, the Maypole was a
raonIar institution, and the country
tbs psed TO assemble round annually
and indulge in dancing and all sorts OF
rnstic diversions. The day was also cell
ebrsted with more or less eclat in many
PARTS of continental Europe. During the
first settlement of America the custom
became. though in modified degree, to
he observed by the colonists. The day
was generally marked by joyous excur-
sions into the surrounding country,
where wild flowers, the offerings of early
Spring, were gathered, the bosky woods
explored and the days enjoyment varied
by an al fresco meal eaten in the wood
lands, while the jests and laughter of the
Measure seekers were answered by the
wood notes wild of the thrush and lark
and other song birds. Here in
these utilitarian days, and in this
land of sand and sagebrush, al
most a treeless, verdureless desert, with
no green leafy shades, no murmuring
streams no velvsty grass, spangled with
thousands of flowers. We can scarcely
realize or only dmly recollect those hal
cyon days, when we enjoyed those de-
lightful surroundings. But in our sister
State, bright fowery California, they are
all to be found Deep green leafy woods,
whose cool refreshing shade invites re-
pose, fresh sparkling springs, aud the
soft springy carpet of natures weaving.
decked with her choicest gems of form
and color To-day in California, many a
joyous party of old and young of both
sexes, will seek and find such delightful
scenes as we have attempted to describe,
while we-well We will go and find q
smooth rock and sit down and think
about it, meanwhile strengthening our
tortitude by taking an occasional sniff of
the oderlferous sagebrush.
MAJOR J. G. MAYNARD, the well. known
and respected superintendent of the
HUM Il Hunt mine, leaves to-day
for San Francisco, and will prob
ably not return to Phoebe again
until August. Major Maynard will not
only carry our good wishes, but those of
all with whom he has come in contact in
this town. He for some time filled the
responsible position of superintendent
of the Meadow Valley Mining Company,
and won the confidence and regard of the
directors, as well as those who were un.
der his control. We trust that during
his sojourn in the sunny climate of the
Golden State he may meet nothing to
mar his enjoyment, and that he will re-
turn in good health and spirits. b. G..
Maynard, long resident of Phoebe, ac-
companies the Major. and to him also
We offer our best wishes.
PICNIc.-To-day being the first of May,
the pupils of the several public schools
Of Phoebe will sally forth, if the day is
fine and pleasant, and enjoy a picnic.
The ground selected is in the first ravine
beyond the Courthouse on the High
land road. The affair will be under the
management of Mrs. Wilmarth and Mrs.
Watt. The children are requested to
meet at the school-house ut half past
nine clock, bringing their lunch along.
All the children of the town are invited
to participate, and also such ladies' and
gentlemen who wish to partake in the
festivities are invited to attend. We
hope the youngsters will have good
time, and will, if possible, take a peep
along.
SuIrs'-The lawyers yesterday must
have been busy as Old Nick in gale of
WIND BY the bye, it was very windy
yesterday, and probably the old fellow
was at work. At any rate suits were
commenced in the District Court against
.he huhn Il Hunt Mining Company for
something over 800. Also against a
SCIup.e Oh restaurants. In the Justice
oour', Justice Van Hagan informs
Us .u"t seven civil suits had
zen zen mat day commenced in his Court.
hdv o'y i"ir Tor one day. Well, Phoebe is
uouha to have some excitement, and if
~ io.hs can't have it any other way,
each other. y ''e'ns
ohooIiNd'-There was a row in Chi
Ha'oWn last night, but what about we
'Ou'u not learn. All that we could find
H ;n iva was That one irate Celestial, pistol
o al n"nu' went for a co.disciple of Confn-
lan '' anu as the latter ran off his pursuer
III I'll popplng at him in good style. but
I a DONG any damage. We expect
TO- ought to be excused for NOT be;np a
oet,er marksman, on account NJ bssto
and bad pepper-box. '
=. DiSSolVED.-By a notice in our adyer.
using columns, it will be seen that the
w, 'AnoWn cigar and tobacco dealers.
ner .spn q solomon, have dissolved part.
bns;ndp Mr.. Wilson will carry on the
~ ' al IN future, and will do his hest
na.. uesefVe continuance of the liberal
i rbaiohase our citizens have afforded 70
has nnr Mr.. solomon, who retires,
busin vus pest wishes for success in any
s'"e"S In which he may embark.
AL, ihE MAGIC INksrAxD. This usefu,
~. iv's dds fair to supercede the ordinary
s.'s mud, for the ink made bv il
conn., 10 be excellent. Several of the
of Ply, officers and many of the LAWYERS
il in , t' are using it, and all spsaI Of
is n terms of commentator liz mr;o %
n s"r ,y low, especially as il seems 70 he
bv SUI n o. Of perennial fountain. For saIe
street e. Arause, at the Postofice, Lac sa,r
~. streets, under the care Of .John
s sAlie' are rapidly assuming mora "a, 40
t.n, appearance. The debris Of s.
the s,r ana wood piles is cleaned off and
eomnar es's wear a slightly appearon c e
tmep a sin with what they WERE re,as shnr.
bottlsss since. when chips, old boots , raos
disguised DISCUSS %Id every other litter met Ia aSs
V '' 'ne eye at every turn.
bn yesterday was windy, blowy, breezy
toa ent nm 1; day, and if Spring IS eo;ns
proy young lady is going to Hs whether
Winter. y" mat tresome old fopy