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The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
Old London Rridge.

New London bridge was opened in 1881.
Old London bridge was monstrosity. 1t
dated back to the year 1176 A. ID, and at
least three wooden bridges are known to
have occupied the same site prior to that
date.
The old bridge was slightly over 900 feet
In length, according to the st. Louis Re
public, and had Is solid stone piers, vary
ing in thickness from 25 to "a feet, thus
combining the flow of the river to less than
half its natural channel. The entire sur
face of the bridge was occupied by blocks
of brick and stone buildings-erected on
arches, with the roadway running tunnel
like beneath-some of them four stories
high. All of these bridge buildings were
densely packed with human beings-at
one time estimated at l ,700-carrying on
all the trades and other vocations of life.
Spanning the two center piers was a huge
church building, dedicated to st. Thomas
OF Canterbury, but usually styled St. Pet
er's of the Bridge
In very early time the arch opening from
the bridge toward the city was called
TRAITORS gate" and it was no unusual
thing to see the heads of dozen executed
criminals hanging over it.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
The Youngster Was Alarmed.

A certain congressman from western
state is telling good story to his commit
tee colleagues. Most men fail to appre-
ciate joke when it happens to be on them
selves, but in this instance fatherly pride
overcomes the sensitiveness which he might
otherwise feel. The gentleman in question
is very, very bald. The flowing locks of
his youth have long since departed, and his
scalp CLEANS in the light like plate glass
mirror. He has a son of some or years
of age who promises to be as bright as the
father. A few days since the mother re-
marked:
81 declare, Harry, you are growing more
like your father every day."
The youth snatched off his cap, and feel
ing HIS head exclaimed, Mamma, is the
top come Washington News.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
Not the Cow.

The scene of one of my fathers stories
was laid in southern seaport town, where
long ago general and an admiral were
neighbors The generals house was fronted
by grass plot, on which he claimed the
right to pasture cow. One day his wife
complained that the supply of milk was
falling short. The sentinel accounted for
the deficiency by saying that the pasture
had lately been much trodden down by the
public. Thereupon the martial despot
gave orders that no (human or other)
animal except the COW should be allowed
on the grass plot, and added-men were
not particular in those days-that if this
rule was infringed the sentinel should be
logged.
Soon afterward the admiral's wife, bay-
ing pressing engagement, took short
cut over the grass in disregard of the senti-
nels repeated order to stand back. Com
mon soldier" said the offended lady,
don't you know who ann" "All know
is that you're not the generals cow
Fortnightly Review.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
He Loved Another,

"Oh, George, you love another"
Such were the words of n fair, pale girl
as she chung to the arm of tall, handsome
,na- -, .isfr San'-ss;ahtad parlor of her ia
theirs home
He was such a man as women love, and
this fair girl loved him.
They had been sweethearts for months,
and the day was approaching when their
plighted truth was to be redeemed.
Into her heart a doubt had come, and it
had found expression in the opening words
Of this chapter.
Darling" he said chidingly, "how fool
ishly you talk! You know | donot."
But you do, dear" she insisted. II have
been watching you and have seen it,"
How could your" he contended tenderly
"There is no one in all the world / love as
do YOU"
She gazed fondly into his handsome eyes,
laid her soft, white hand caressngly on his
rich brown hair and whispered her words of
was so inflated with pride that the buttons
on his beautifully fitting coat began to
stretch their necks.
''How silly of my little girl to say her
George loves another!" he smiled as he
looked down into her sweet face
She shook her head no less doubtfully
than before. Come now" he coaxed, tell
me who this person is 1 love more than
do you"
She was silent.
"Tell me-" he murmured, taking her in
his arms.
Yourself, George" she sighed hopeless
ly, for she was onto her George, and she
knew that such love was Interchangeable
from the cradle to the grave.
1t is difficult matter, dear reader, for a
handsome man to be in love with anything
else, and don't you forget it, especially if
you are woman.--Detroit Free Press.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
A Familiar Domestic.

Matilda SNOWFALL is typical colored
servant. When she hired out to Mrs.
Judge Peterby of Austin, she remarked:
Il knows we will git along wild each
udder, bekase Tze alters so familiar wild
white folks"
Matilda was really not at all stuck up.
Mrs. Peterby put up with good deal, but
an incident occurred few nights ago that
resulted in Matilda being bundled out OF
the house. 1t occurred as follows:
Are you gwinter attend de deception at
Gubner Hogg's mansion dis ebenins''
asked Matilda.
"Yes. Matilda, am one of the invited
guests"
"I'ze so glad ter hear dat. You am gwine
in yer kurredge, amt yerP"
Yes" replied Mrs. Peterby, somewhat
mystifed, "but why do you ask?"
DE female colored order OBJ de Sebep
Myster'us Wise Vargins has been rendered
q complimentary hop at Turner hall by dc
Dark Risin Sons of Liberty, and when vel
come home in yer kurridge yer kin stop al
Turner hall and fetch me home wild yer."-
Texas Siftings.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14

Wife-You made a mistake, my dear,
when in your anger you told Bridget you
didn't want her to show her ugly mug in
here again.
Husband-How did I? meant just what
said.
Wife-No doubt But it was a mistake
to call her face mug.
Husband-Well. that's what it is.
Wife, think not, for when you spoke I
noticed that her face fell. and it didn't
break. When Bridget drops mug, my
dear, she always picks it up in dustpan.-
Detroit Free Press
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
A Hard Woman to Deal With.

"a woman" said the florist, "who never
has any money but what her father or hus-
band gives her is the hardest kind of Gus
toner we have to deal with. For myself |
would rather not have that kind of woman
come to my place. Such woman does not
know the value of money nor the worth of
merchandise sold for money. She pins us
down to the last penny, and frequently, II
we accepted her offer, we would lose on the
sale. This close bargaining must not be
attributed to the woman's shrewdness, but
to her ignorance, selfishness and narrow
mindedness. When | have to deal with
women at all, prefer women who have
worked for money That kind of woman
believes in the just doctrine of live and let
live. '"-Brooklyn Standard Union.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14

Little Edith had the habit of eating out
the soft part of her bread and tucking the
crust under the edge of her plate. Her
mother had frequently reproved her for
this reprehensible practice, but it appeared
to have no lasting effectA The other even
ing she was detected at her old trick. Her
mother said:
Edith, how often have told you about
leaving your crusts? There may come a
day when you'll be glad to get them"
Eyes, mamma" replied Edith, with de-
mure, whimsical countenance; that's what
Pm saving 'em for. "-Brooklyn Life.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
A Curious Phenomenon.

:, was on the top of a small mountain IN
Ine DoVrefJeld, near Hierkin, in the late
afternoon of an August day, the sun being
lo-lo degrees above the horizon, when saw
remarkable phenomenon On the onno-
sue sue to the sun was bright disk. per.
maps degrees in diameter, shown on some
drifting clouds The shadow of nv head
appeared in the center of the disk that Of
my body below, while outside the disk tho
shadow of my legs was family visible
Inc phenomenon continued ON and CT
mat Is to say, when the clouds wer, favor
aoie-for nearly quarter of an hour Tho
landlord OF the hotel said he had never aeen
anything OF the sort Mature.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14

Little Johnny, having been invited out to
dinner with his mother, was commanded
not to speak at the table except when he
was asked question and promised to obey
the command.
At the table no attention was paid to
Johnny for u long time. He grew very
restless, and his mother could see that he
was having a hard time to "hold in" BY
and by he could stand it no longer,
Mammal he called out. when are
they going to begin asking me questions?'
Youths Companion.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
wolseley's Error as to n Law Lord.

Whatever else may be said about Lord
Wolseley, this at least is certain-when he
speaks as he did in Dublin of the road to
success in the army being paved with
hard work, he is the hero of his own epic
1t is perhaps the knowledge of his own
career that has caused him to think the
road to the woolsack is similarly con-
structed. Well, that of course is compli-
mentary to the bar and the bench, but
illustration is sometimes perilous when it
deals with men and their lives.
For instance, Lord Wolseley took the
case Of the lord chancellor of Ireland, who
really gained the woolsack through the
houses of parliament and not through the
four courts. In twenty-five years Mr..
Gibson, now Lord Ashbourne, held but
three briefs In the court over which he
now presides. -London Broad Arrow
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
TIE TA!NABLE.

There is a land where golden citrons grow,
Where white magnolas blossom all the year:
Those dwelling there pine for the arctic snow,
The frozen pines and whitened landscapes
drear.
There is q land where nightingale and thrush
Make day melodious and the moonlt night.
Those dwelling there long for the chilly hush,
The leafiess boughs and lonely ravens flight
There is land where winnowed northern
SHOWS
And winters cold awake the sleighbel
chimes;
Those dwelling there desire the damask rose
And the sweet drowsiness of southern chimes.
With gaze fxed on some unattainable star,
The soul still yearns to reach vague to be.
Fond dreamerl while We dream neglect doth
mar
The harvests of a rich reality.
Oh, heart of mnel that doth forever pine
For that which lies beyond its full desire,
Cease for awhile! Today alone is thine;
Tomorrow Death may light thy funeral pyre.
Rudolph Steinhagen in New York Sun
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
She Was a Mind Reader Maybe.

BEG pardon, Mrs. Hastily" said the
boarder cautiously, butt
"Ahl what is it, Mr.. Spindler'" inter
rupted the landlady with an encouraging
smile.
'Er-ah-um-that's just what wanted
to ask" replied Mr.. Spindler, gazing at
the stew with an inquiring look in his
eyes.-Detroit Tribune.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14

In the fading twilight the widow positive
ly refused to wed the man with bald head
for less than Sc, 600 spot cash.
"Matrimony," she argued not unkindly,
sis like game of cards"
He shook his head.
Second hand, low" he murmured re-
gretfully.
With heavy heart and dull, despairing
eyes he went away.-Truth.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
Where Things Are Made.

"A clergyman in the neighborhood OF
Nottingham was complimentng tailor
in his parish on repairs which he had done
for him. In Che course of conversation he
however, incautiously observed: when
want good coat | go to London; they
make them there" Before leaving the
shop he inquired, by the bye, do you at.
tend my church"
mo" was the reply. "When want to
hear good sermon go to London; they
make them there. "-London Tit. Bits.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
Choice Spirits.

Liars clubs exist in London and several
provincial cities. The initiation fee Is five
shillings, half of which is RENTED should
the new member be able to outlie any
member present. The tallest stories are
told at every weekly meeting, and the best
exaggerator carries off the honors Of the
evening. But if man is known to lie out
side the precincts of the clubrooms he is
liable to expulsion. million.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
An Ingenious instrument.

An ingenious instrument has been in.
vented for roughly indicating the quantity
OF dust In the atmosphere tits called the
konlscope' 1t consists of IN air pump and
tube provided with glass ends. The
dusty air to be tested is drawn into the
tube, where it is moistened and expanded
Inc depth of color seen on looking through
.he tube indicates the degree of purity in
the air.-New York Journal
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
A Fair Sample.

A lawyer sent very heavy bill to a
woman whom he wished to marry. AS
she made some severe remark on the mat
ter the lawyer replied: II wished to show
you how lucrative is the profession Of a
barrister. You can now see for yourself
in what profitable business / am en-
gagged. San Francisco Argonaut.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
Steak All Right For Once.

Wife Qate to breakfast) -Mercyl That
cook has ruined this steak One end Is
burned black, and the other end is raw.
Husband (who came down early)-Tisn't
burned at adjust nice and brown, that's
all. The other end is little rare, but /
like 1t that way.
"Nonsensel I'll ring for the cook at
once"
Cooks sick"
"Then who broiled the steaki"
u did. New York Weekly.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
He Was Polite.

Little Boy-That lady gave me some
candy.
Mother-I hope you were polite about it,
"Yes'm."
What did you sayS"
II said l wished pop had met her before
he got 'Quainted with you. GOOD News.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
The Pleasure of Horsebaclr R,dtr

The pleasures of horseback riding flow
from the agreeable sensations attendant m
hightlike motion, and from the knowledge
. WA. something with life and thought sus-
ua ..t US ana carries us over the ground
WIN speed and safety, and that, too, with.
part.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
Too Much Noise.

Every effect has cause if only we have
the wit to see it, Patrick had a fine chance
at two cartridges. He fired and missed.
Now, now" said James, you've shot
nayther of Thin"
well, how could l." said Patrick, "whin
the report of the gun frightened 'em both
awayS"-Youth's Companion.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
A Literary Triumph.

Friend-Found publisher for your book
YETI
Scribbler-No. To tell you the truth, old
boy, begin to think that book is work Of
genius.
Anybody praised itf"
mo, but As publishers have refused t."-
Puck
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14

The official classification of French
houses in 1868 showed that l5s, 900 were
inhabited by the mobiles and gentry, 5s3..
ooo by merchants and commercial peonle
s,le7 900 by "tradesmen" and ,45s 900
by laborers and operatives.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14

Bobbie-Didn't you say yesterday that it
was wrong to strike another?
Bobbie's Father-Yes, Bobbie.
Bobbie-Well, wish you'd tell my teach
er so.-New York World
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
Logical.

Mrs. Homestead has two boys and loves
them both tenderly.
John, the younger, said, Mamma, love
you more than you do me-"
81 think not, my dear. But why do you
think SOP"
Because you have two children, and ]
have only one mother "-Tit-Bits.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14

Briggs-A girl said Eyes" to me last
night.
Driggs-I suppose you asked her II you
thought you had better go.-New York
World,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
Times Changes.

1t is difficult for the belated clubman to
realize that the towering female who
stands at the head of the stairs is the timid
little girl who once tainted in his arms ut
the sight Of mouse. Exchange
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14

The barracks built for European SOL
alers are generally far better than the
houses OF the peasantry. Chelsea bar.
racks in England cost a245 per man.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
"A Natural Condition.

How awfully wet the ocean isl" said
she. during lulI in The conversation.
Yes said he. ITS natural, though.
It's out there in the hot sun all day and
constantly in motion, and of course must
perspre great deal. "---lIarpers Bazaar.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14

Inc Atlanta Constitution claims thu,
Georgia is probably the richest and most
prosperous gold bearing state in the coun.
try. A' So"n
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
YOUNG AMERICA.
Some Bright Sayings Showing Old Heads on
Young Shoulders.

Young Shoulders.
Mrs. Slimson-My little boy has been very
wicked today. He got into fight and got
black eye.
The Rev. DR.. Drowsie-So perceive. Will
lie, come into the other room, and l will
wrestle in prayer for you
Willie-You'd better 90 home and wrestle
in prayer for your own little boy. He's got
two black eyes-Life
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14

Little Dick-What are you cutting out of
that paper?
Little Johnny-Something don't want
mamma to see.
what is it?"
ITS article wot says wooden slippers
from Holland are coming into fashion" -
Good News.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-14
His First Elephant.

Arthur should think he'd look better
If they would crease his legs down the
front, like papa's.-Puck.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-01-25
For Health's Sake.

Every article of clothing when taken
off at night should be hung where it
will air, and mothers should see that
this becomes a fixed habit with their
children at an early age. No garment
should ever be taken off and put away
in the closet without first being hung
for n short time where a good, stiff
breeze will blow through, If these
rules were followed, and if the occu-
pants of crowded stores and street cars
were, as contemporary truly says,
''more careful to take off and air their
coats, cloaks and dresses upon return
ing home, contagious diseases would
be held within stricter bounds;" for
the material of which these garments
are made is usually an excellent me-
dium for the dissemination of the
germs of all communicable diseases -
N. Y. Post.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-01-25
One Dollar Per Year,
RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL.

-Lehigh university is to have the most
extensive laboratory ever fitted out 1t
will cost about 5000, 00O
New writings of Mohammod, which
may possibly revolutionize the religion
of the Orient have been discovered.
Twelve hours per week is all that
is required at Harvard. Students arc
discouraged by the faculty from taking
more.
The faculty of the medical depart
ment of Western Reserve university,
Cleveland, o., has extended the school
year of that department to u term of
eight months.
"A new home for the training in
speech of deaf children has been for
mally opened in Philadelphia. There
were addresses by the governor and
lieutenant-governor of the state, and
others.
The Presbyterian church north has
stations in Colombia, Brazil and Chilli.
The NJ f. church has prosperous mis-
sion in the Argentine Republic, which
has extended into Uruguay, Paraguay,
| Peru and Brazil
The expenditures for missions by
the Protestant Episcopal church in the
United States the past year were: Do
mestic missions, S12G $40. Oh Indian
missions, S44,27762; colored missions,
So, ,741 II; foreign missions, $l72, 800. 10;
total, 1896, 455,53.
"A new Methodist church for Fer.
nando Po is being constructed in Lon
don. The church now in use on the
island has been used by the mission for
twenty years. and has been so injured
and worn that it is not considered quite
safe during such cyclones as happens
in that part of the world
The Woman's Board of Missions OF
the Interior recently held its twenty
fifth annual meeting at Rockford, His
From the report of the treasury it was
learned that S25, 900 or over one-third OF
the entire receipts of the year had been
contributed from Illinois alone. The
movement covers thirteen states. Mrs.
Moses Smith, of Glencoe, ILL.,, was
elected president for the coming year.
The American Presbyterian board
of education reports as receipts for Oc-
tober: donations, si3, 1912; legacies,
50, 562. 75; total, S52, 75O 81; as against
S45, ,S14 59;S14, ,241 92 and $50, 056 81 for Oc-
tober 1892; loss of 81, 305 81. The two
months, however, show gain of S.
$50 SO, the total being $50, 95S. 96 for this
year against SIS, 564O7. The legacies
were equal, about Sl5, 1000, the gain be-
ing entirely in donations
Chicago university is likely to get
another million dollars between now
and next July. About a year ago Mr.
Martin A. Ryerson, who had previously
given splendidly to the university, of
fered $780, 900 on condition that $780,
600 more be secured by July /, 1892; he
afterward extended the time to July 1,
1894. Mr.. John ID. Rockefeller now
promises $500, 900 provided the terms of
Mr.. Ryerson's pledge are complied with.
This will make Mr.. Rockefellers entire
gifts to the university amount to S3,'
250 00G