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The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21
An English Custom,

June is famous in the annals of Dun
more, an English town, as the day on
which fitch of bacon is awarded an
nually by jury of spinsters or bach
elors to any married couple that can
prove that they have been married a
year and day or longer without quar-
rel of any kind. This year there were
five sets of claimants for the prize, one
of whom had been married long enough
to have golden wedding, for in the old
days it was a rare occurrence for any
couple to claim the reward from the Sc
we're jury, the oath requiring not only
that they had had no quarrels, but also
that they had never regretted their mar
riage and if open to engagement would
make the same again. The custom is
one of such great antiquity that its date
is lost in obscurity.-Exchange.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21

William Hardie, of Fort Bowie, and
Miss Hattie Quinn were married by tele-
graph few days ago. The would be
bride arrived at Bowie, and naturally
being anxious to have the knot tied at
the time set the contracting parties
went forth to secure the services Of
some one authorized to perform such a
ceremony. They were startled to find
that there was no one at the post who
could act.
Their minds were soon relieved by the
telegraph operator telling them they
could be married by telegraph and offer
ing to perfect the arrangements, which
offer of course was accepted. The Rev.
Brant c. Hammond, post chaplain Of
Fort Apache, 275 miles away, performed
the ceremony. The operators at San
Carlos, 225 miles, and Cooney's ranch
800 miles away, acted as witnesses. All
the customary questions were asked and
answered over the wire.-Tombstone
Prospector.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21
The GlOries Of the Yosemite.

An English traveller stood looking at the
glories of Yosemite for the first time. He
had journeyed 5000 miles to see the
wonderful valley. Before him in SOL
emn grandeur rose the Cathedral Rock.
The Three Brothers and the Sentinel
Dome. The Bridal Veil falls, dissolying
in feathery mist as the waters descended
the tremendous precipice, lit up with va
ried tints the somber majesty of the scene,
while FL Captain, mighty, overpowering.
unapproachable, seemed to frown sternly
over all. The traveller became conscious
he was not alone. At his side, apparently
lost in wonder, stood a stranger looking at
the marvellous scene. He addressed the
stranger.
us not this stupendous"
The stranger bowed his head, as if he
felt the inability of words to describe his
emotions.
do you think" pursued the traveller,
that this terrific gorge was caused BY
some Titanic upheaval from below Or is
it the result Of glacial acton2 What are
your views, if any, as to-
MY views" blandly interposcd the
stranger opening valise containing
photographs he carried in his hand, ARE
only Sl.5O dozen, and cheap at twice the
money. Permit me to show you a few
samples. "-Yankee Blade
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21
THE CROWN OF FAILURE.

When you have lived your life,
When YOU have fought your last good fight and
won,
And the days work is finished, and the sun
Sets on the darkening world and all its
strife
Ere the worn hands are tired with all they've
done,
Ere the minds strength begins to droop and
wane,
Ere the first touch of sleep has dulled the brain,
Ere the hearts springs are slow and running
dry
When you have lived your life,
Twere good to die.
II 1t may not be so,
II you but fight fight you may not win;
See the far goal but may not enter in
'Twere better then to die and not to know
Defeat-to die amidst tine rush and din,
Still striving, while the heart beats high and
fast
With glorious life. II you must fail at last,
Such end were best with all your hope and all
Your spirit in its youth
Then, when you fall
Far better so to die,
Still toling upward through the mists obscure,
With all things possible and nothing sure,
Than TO be touched by glory and passed by
To win, by chance, fame that may not endure.
That dies and leaves you living, while you
strive
With wasted breath to keep its flame alive
And fan, with empty boast ana proud regrets,
Remembrance of past
The world forgets.
"A. st. J. Adcock in Chambers Journal.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21
MIR. Beecher's Last Day.

Upon the afternoon that the dear church
parlOr was elegant with the so much
needed enlargement, and the carpet, which
Mr.. Beecher had selected on the floor, and
new furniture all in, nothing seemed
wanted but mantel over the simulated
fireplace, which | was commissioned to Sc
lect. greatly desired Mr.. Beecher's help
in doing this but his work on the 1.-THE
Life of Christ" was now progressing SO
fairly that disliked to ask him to go with
me, as knew before we would be suited
it might occupy II large portion of the day.
But in the evening he inquired how much
more of the work on the parlors l should
expect to do told him, adding, ''If your
work did not need all your time l should
ask your aid in selecting the mantel" He
made no reply. That was sufficient, and
understood that he could not go with me.
But the next morning at breakfast he
gravely asked, Have you ordered the
coupe?"
For what" l asked.
Didn't you order me to go with you to
select that mantel, and did ever disobey
your orders?" And to my relief he went
with me.
On this his last day in the outer world
we spent most of the time looking through
furniture stores and were successful in our
search.
In this last blessed ride together l never
knew him so inclined to talk when riding,
or in such a tender, happy frame of mind;
everything he spoke of seemed golden COL
ored.
Once he said, laughing: II am glad you
made me take this ride. have been work
ing so steadily for day or two my head
feels tired, but this ride quite brightens
me up."-Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher In
Ladies' Home Journal
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21

Our happiness, if we are bird lovers
indeed, waits not upon novelties and
rarities. All such exceptional bits of
private good fortune let the fates send
or withhold as they will. The grand
spectacle itself will not fail us. Even
now, through all the northern country
the procession is getting under way.
passing millions upon millions; war
blers, sparrows, thrushes, viroes, black
birds, fycatchers, wrens, kinglets, wood
peckers, swallows, humming birds,
hawks. with sandpipers, plovers, ducks
snd geese, gulls, and who knows how
many more?
Night and day, week days and Sun
days, they will be flying, now singly or
in little groups, and fitting from one
wood or pasture to another; now in
great companies and with protracted all
day or all night flights. Who could ask
a better stimulus for his imagination
than the annual southing of this mighty
host? Each member of it knows his own
time and his own course. On such a
day the snipe will be in such a meadow
and the golden plover in such field
Some no doubt will lose their way.
Numbers uncounted will perish by
storm and flood; numbers more, alas! by
human agency. AS write, with the
sad note of bluebird in my ear, can
see the seabeeches and marshes lined
with guns. But the army will push on;
they will come to their desired haven,
for there is spirit in birds also, land
the inspiration of the Almighty giveth
them understanding "-Bradford larry
in Atlantic.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21

The practice of improving ones self in
some useful art without an intention to
become professional, SO TO speak. is
much more widely followed than is real
lied. The technical schools that are
springing up everywhere are patronized
by many amateurs who care for only
enough skill to do for themselves. Many
women are thus learning millinery and
dressmaking, wood carving, and the
like. In London it is possible to take a
short course in floral decorations as a
means to satisfactorily indulge ones gar
1ening propensities.-New York Times.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21
Feio-de-se Among scboo,hov.

In Vienna suicides and attempts at
suicide occur very frequently among
schoolboys and apprentices dreading
punishment from severe parents and
masters, and recently little boy swung
himself over the balustrade of a bridge
over the Danube canal, and was drowned
before the boatmen could reach him
The little suicide was but ten years old
He had stolen and eaten unripe grapes
in the garden Of neighbor, and threw
himself into the water rather than
face the chastisement threatened by his
father.-Cor. London News.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21
Wild Hogs in Washington.

In Snohomish county, forty miles north
81 Seattle, are lot of wild hogs, the num-
Der being estimated at 500. Some wears
ago about forty pigs got away from a
farmer, James Duval, and they have since
multiplied like rabbits. They are rapidly
developing all the traits of the hog which
has never been domesticated. They are
becoming gaunt, long haired, long tusked
ana savage, and they run swiftly through
the underbrush, forcing their way wher-
ever they choose to &c. Hunting them. as
hogs are still hunted in northern Europe
III the preserves of the nobility. il getting
10 pe a favorite sport of the young Snoho,
mish iarmers.-St Louis Post Dispatch
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21
ROGUlSH LITTLE MINCH.
The Trick by Which the Famous Race
Horse Got His Name.

Horse Got His Name.
Many stories are told of Little Minch,
the race horse, which indicate that he
is a remarkably sagacious animal. Some
would assert that he is capable of rea-
soning, but horse fanciers are liable to
distort instinct and pure ROBUSTNESS
into reason and sagacity. 1t is said that
while this son of Glenelg was being
transported east after his sale as year
ling he was given nickname by a rail-
road engineer that was subsequently APP
piled to the horse. and under it he won
his laurels. Little MinCh's car was at
tachod to the front end of a passenger
train, and the bellrope passed through
it. the same as it would through pas
senger car. The horse was playful, and
after several unsuccessful attempts to
seize the rope in his teeth the spiteful
little youngster finally got the cord and
gave it lusty jerk. The bell in the en-
CINE cab sounded, and the engineer, fear
ing something was wrong back in the
train, made haste TO shut off steam and
apply his airbrake. After coming to a
stop he waited for the astOnished train
men to come up to his cab. They de-
MED that any one had pulled the cord,
and the engineer passed the occurrence
with the remark, Maybe the rope
caught and frightened while we were
going around curve"
But the mischief loving Little Minch
was having lot of fun in the car. No
sooner had the train got under Roadway
again than he again seized the bellcord
and gave it another jerk. Once more
the engineer came to a stop, declaring
that the bell ringing was the work Of
tramps, bet a search for the ride steal
ers failed to reveal any, and the train
proceeded With almost human rogu-
cry Little Minch again seized the
rope, but he was not content with one
jerk, and the way he pulled that rope
was caution. The enraged engineer
slipped back i'll time to see the horse
tugging at the rope, which he had bit
ten in two by his efforts, as if his life
depended upon his ability to tear it out
of the train. "Oh, you little minch! So
it was you. was it," cried the engineer.
And the horse stopped and hung his
head much as guilty hoy would have
done. The story was retold many times,
and the animal was named Little
Minch.-Chicago Tribune.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21
Valuable Stations in a Fight,

Two valuable stations belonging to
A. &. Pratt, a horseman of Springfield,
o., got together in the barn one morn
ing recently. They fought viciously for
three hours before they could be sepa-
rated, and are both badly used up. One
of them is Mohawk, with pacing rec
ord of 2:24; the other, by Blue Bell, 2:1S.
Both are well known to the turfmen Of
Ohio. The animals were covered with
blood and almost exhausted when
parted.-Cor. Boston Journal.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21

A French scientists plans for secur-
ing wonderful yield of potatoes are as
follows: He STEPPED his cuttings for "a
hours in solution of 9 pounds of salt
peter, pounds of sulphate of ammonia
and 25 gallons of water. He next al
lowed them to drain whole day in or
der that the eye buds might swell be-
fore planting. From potato cuttings
treated in this manner and planted in
the usual way he obtained a yield of AZ
tons of potatoes to the re.--St. Louis
Globe Democrat,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21
Horse Races in King Solomon's Time.

King Solomon was sportsman, but not
a Nimrod. He was the first king in Israel
who introduced in his country horse
races" DR., Jellinek some years ago pub
lished an ancient booklet of the Talmudical
era, wherein a full account of "Solomop's
races" is given. The Bible says that King
Solomon was the owner of 40, 900 stables.
respectable number-more even than
the sport loving lords of England possess.
AS the country was divided into twelve
military provinces corresponding to the
settlement of the twelve tribes, each gov
erned by nazib (governor), who had to
provide for the kings wants and needs a
month in the year, so it may be probable
that the races were also arranged; that
each month a race took place in the
province under the patronage of that gov
ernor whose monthly service was on the
list, while the Derby once year was run
under the control of King Solomon him
self.-Boston Transcript.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21
A CURE FOR LOVE.

A cure for lover All, wise! who can insure
For this widespread disease wholesome cure2
Of all disorders that are prevalent
Love doth the greatest suffering augment.
Some ills the bulk of mortals must endure
Come, DR.. Cupid, with thy look demure,
Bring all the simples which thou canst pro-
cure,
And to afflicted myriads here present
cure for love.
With protestations they will him assure
That all concern for them is premature
And all advice ungratefully resent,
But with his remedy will he content.
Love will prescribe himself unfailng, sure
A cure for love.
New Orleans Picaynne.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21

The cowhorn fly, or buffalo horn fly
as it is sometimes called, has been very
annoying this season in some northern
states and in Canada. 1t is SO called be-
cause it attaches itself to the roots Of
the horns at night. Cows so tormented
lose their appetite and give little milk
The application of lard to the parts af-
fected is said to be remedy, but farm
ers generally consider it too expensive.
There are great many shortsighted
farmers who persist in feeding worth
less flies with costly cows in order to
avoid a little outlay.-Hoard's Dairy
man
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21
Stopped the Weddings.

Saxon girls 1000 years ago always
wore gold crown during the marriage
ceremony, this article being kept in the
church and fee being paid the priest
for its use by the brides of the parish.
In the year 927 the Danes raided the
south of England and stole 100 church
crowns, and there was no marrying in
the afflicted villages for nearly six
months until new crown could be made.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21
Good Cause For Susnicinn.

John" exclaimed the nervous wo-
man, do you think there is "A burglar
in the house?"
Certainly not. Why, haven t
heard sound all night.
That's just what alarms me. Any
burglar who wasn't foolish would keep
perfectly quiet SO as not to excite our
suspicious. Indeed, John, do so wish
you would get up and look through the
house!"-Washington Star.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21

A terrifying shout rang through the cor.
ridors and awoke the midnight echoes.
Fire, firel''
The lady in No, 40 started from her sleep
and listened.
Fire, fire."
"Oh, dear" she petulantly exclaimed as
she rose from her couch. Another dress
occasion, suppose"
Happily she remembered just where she
had placed her hairpins.
Presently they came and broke the win.
dow and carried her down the ladder.-De
Noit Tribune.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21
A Furious Artesian Well.

A furious artesian we'll was struck in
Chamberlain, S. D., few months ago.
AT first, it sent out 5000 gallons of wa
ter in minute, but later the flow more
than doubled. Water is forced through
the pipe 80 vigorously that the solid
eight inch stream is thrown over ID feet
into the air. The famous well at St.
Augustine, Fla, is the only well in the
country which approaches this in force
and quantity of fow.-New York Led
ger.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21
An Ingenious Woman,

my wife is the most ingenious woman
who ever lived" said Jones.
Il believe you" said Smith politely.
But you don't know why you believe
me-" intimsted Jones.
ITO tell you the truth, DON'T" frankly
replied Smith, looking bored.
swell, Pll tell you. We've been married
twelve years and have lived in the same
house all the time, and this morning she
found new place to hide my slippers"
And Smith was paralyzed with admira-
ton. London Tit-Bits.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21

A fountain that stood for many years
on the Main street square in Pawtuck-
ct, r. l., has been removed and set up
in cemetery. Its base bears in big
letters the touchingly appropriate word
"Welcome.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21

One of the most interesting collec-
tons of historical papers in the country
is in the possession of Joseph Hilton of
Pittsburg. The collection includes many
old, rare autographs and newspapers.
An ELECTION extra" issued by The
Ledger in 1874, is priced relic belong
ing to Mr.. Hilton.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21

Bank holidays were first established bv
statute passed in the year 1871. The boli-
days were at first only intended to relieve
banks but were subsequently extended TO
customs, inland revenue offices. etc,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21
Couldn't Fool Him.

waiter to party from the country, Just
seatedl-Here's the bill of fare, sir.
Countryman-Now, look here, IL Won
tnink I'm gwine to pay any bill of fare
VII We had somethin to cat you're foolip
yourself Fetch on your vittles first
Texas Siftings.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21
medical journal commends the

A medical Journal comments the IN
vention for discovery of method Of
treating certain disease by doctor in
Trinidad, but says that unfortunate
ly" he is debarred from putting it into
practice in his country owing to the
scarcity Of these particular diseases
thpra
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21

Benedict-Why won't she marry Won,
Is there another man in the case?
Singleton-I'm afraid there is.
That SOY Do you know who 1t lisp"
"ies-her father!"- Boston Trayellsr
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21

IL is said to be proven fact that the
wearing of high, narrow heels has burt
the eyesight of many who were foolish
enough to follow that style persistently.
Physicians agree to this.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21

III, as the Bible says, all flesh is grass"
SAID the star boarder at the breakf fast table
yesterday, this steak must be the kind of
stuff those tough Mexican hammocks are
made of, "-Philadelphia Record.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21

Some women are awfully touchy. A
widow has brought an action against a
paper which said that her husband had
gone to a happier home.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21

Uncle Ephraim Aycede las he peers anx.
iousiy into the cable ot)-rm afraid we're
swindled, Jemima.
Aunt Jemima-How's that, Ephraimi
Uncle Ephraim Aycede-I dropped the
nickel in all right, but don't see no cable
car comin.-Chicago Record
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21

brass pins were first made by the Sara
Gems IN Spain in A. D. 500, and were bron gbt
Of Henry VIII. 'so"' WIG
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21

Inc forty-frst chapter of Genesis, four.
teenth verse, contains the earliest refer
ehee TO shaving of the beard, where it is
told OF Joseph that he shaved himself
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-06-21

Condition OF food has a great deal to do
with Its digestion, and SO when toas, ia
crisp 1t is more readily triturated by the
teeth W VAC
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-01-26

FOR SALE BICYCLE. NEW. LATEST
- make. Call on or address j. II. D.. Re-.'-
ler once aufGcI
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-01-26
oUR NEW WATER WORKS.

The beauty Of II all is IL will not cost
the city a cent, though the cost OF the
now plant is altogether about $500, 600,
or in other words it will pay for itself
out o; the water tax, though the rate
will not be increased a cent. aud tho
city will get q much needed improve
ment and one OF the utmost value and
necessity without putting a feathers
weight OF additional burden on the tax
payers.
The new plant, which is a credit TO
its builders, aud pronounced "a beauty
by machinists, engineers and experts,
has a capacity OF 10000, 900 gallons a
day. The old works will be held In re-
serve for an emergency.
In connection with the latter IL is in
terestIng to know that It's two original
pumping engines were built sixty years
ago and have done steady duty ever
since. In fact, Wheeling was the sec
ond city in the United States to own its
own water works, Nashville, Tennessee,
being the first, and then Wheeling had
only 5000 population. The big jolld-
cation last night was fully justified
from every point OF view.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-01-26

In fact II was so easy that many Of
the fancy" claim that MITCHELL "laid
down In the third rouad ln order 20
win a barrel OF money ~ bot
ting against himself on rounds.
They say that MITCHELL has
the reputation OF being the sickest
fighter ia the world in the matter Of es-
Gaping punishment, and that 30 was a
practical inpossibIlity for any man TO
whip him ia three three-miuute rounds.
that he deliberately allowed himself 90
be done up" In such short order be-
cause he could get no bets except on
the number OF rounds be would last, ard
the fewer the rounds the greater the
odds his betting agents could secure
While there may be some truth in
this-no one woud put such a trick be-
hind the English slugger. for his repu-
tation tends to bear it Quit is certain
those who held this opinion yesterJ az
Will drop it when they read the details
OF the fight 10 this mornings REG1.rlr.
CoEBETr proved himself plainly not
only n stronger lighter, but better
ring tactican. lie handled the English
man with ease and planted his hard
fists when and where be pleased after tho
first round, which he employed in get
ting on TO MIrcHELL's tactics, proving
himself not only a better general but
far superior in every way as fighter.
u was claimed that his advantage OF
reach was balanced by NITcnELLs
ability to hit harder and get away
quicker from a return blow.
The claim will never be made again.
The American slugger showed himself
as clever and as quick and as hard "a
hitter and proved his right 70 the tite
Of champion OF the world.