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The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12
A LITTLE BOOK.

A little book. with here and there leaf
Turned at some tender passage. how it
seems
To speak to me, to I'll my soul with dreams
Sweet as first love, and beautiful as brief!
Here was her glory, on this page her grief,
For tears have stained it; here the sunlight
streams,
And there the stars withheld from her their
beams
And sorrow sought her white soul like a thief
And here her name, and as | breathe the
sweet,
Soft sylables, a presence in the room
Sheds rare radiance, but may not look.
The yellowed leaves are futtering at my feet,
The light is gone, and |, lost in the gloom,
Weep like a woman DER this little book!
Frank l.. Stanton in Atlanta Constitution.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12
The Book He Wanted.

Odd demands are made on the busy
editors time. a Scotch member of the
fraternity recently received letter. the
envelope bearing "a request that the CON
tents should be handed to any bookseller
in Edinburgh. The letter ran: The
book that want is a counting book-a
book that will tell me how to talk to the
lass that love; a book that will tell me
the words to say to her and the words to
ask her when | be counting her is the
sort of book that want, no matter
how few or how little the words may
be. "-Weekly Irish Times.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12
Lightning Strikes Through Feathers

A family residing in Washington, Ga,
was considerably shocked during an
electrical storm short time ago by the
lightning striking the telegraph and
electric light wires which pass the house.
After the storm had subsidized it was as.
certained that a large fig bush in the
garden had been struck and hen and
three chickens which had sought shelter
under the broad leaves killed. The
chickens were found under the hen,
winch was sitting in natural position
with not feather rufiled. Atlanta Con.
stitution.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12
Requisites of the Stage.

One may say, THE requisites of sue
cess on the stage are youth, health, good
elocutionary talents and practiced skill,
good looks and dramatic instinct. " Then
it could be replied that if person pos
sessed this combination he or she need
give himself or herself no further CON
Germ as to success 1t is absolutely Sc
cure-as secure as an income from
$500, 600 of government bonds, and that
to person just starting out on a stage
career and anxious to make a good liv-
ing out of it such preliminary condi-
tons are as remote as the big bank bal
ance to the new beginner in commercial
business.
1t is really the case that most of the
conditions that qualify for stage sue
cess have to be worked for. This sort
of instruction may not be impaired by
professional teachers at SO much a les
son, but it proceeds from teachers all
the same, whether voluntary or invol-
untary, since all human beings are con-
tinually not only receiving but giving
lessons. Rose Coghlan.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12
wheat Production

a visitor in Washington at present is
ivan ottlik of Buda-Pesth, councillor in
the royal Hungarian ministry Of opri.
culture His journey to America is for
ene purpose of investigating American
aSi,ouitural economies. He has trav-
eieu largely in the west and believes
unns our farmers are overproducing
wheat and that this course is also ok,
n naas''hg the soil.-Washington Dis.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12

Creases in drawings, engravings, etc.,
may be leveled out by following these
instructions: Fasten the engraving or
drawing by drawing pins on board,
face downward on sheet of paper; on
the back place another sheet of paper
which retains very slight quantity of
moisture. Over this place flannel or
plotting paper, and taking a hot iron
pass it carefully over the part where
the creases have been made until they
disappear, end then submit the draw
ings or engravings to pressure between
printers glazed boards. Brooklyn Ea-
ole
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12
Nervous Excitabiljtv After n.,,,

Experiments made by M. d'Arsonval
with an instrument he calls myophone
prove contrary to the older opinion,
that nervous excitability may exist for
many hours after death. The old test of
the muscle shortening is no doubt not
applicable long after death has departed.
put as the sound given out by the myo-
phone proves, the death of u nerve is
much less rapid than has been hitherto
supposed, and nerve may act on mus
Gle III a state of electric excitability
without producing more than simple
molecular vibration.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12

There is cross country stage line
from Abbott Village, Me, on the Pts
cataquis river, to Bingham, on the Ken.
neDec' the only intervening settlements
beng kingsburg and Mayfeld, both
such small villages that they are scarce
~ distlnguishable from the surrounding
country The length of the route is
over 20 miles, and tbs doubtful if there
are many more than so occupied dwell
ing houses on the main road along the
line. -Lewiston Journal.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12
Working For a HOLIDAY

An Englishman stopping at one of the
hotels was commenting upon the ex.
treme restlessness and incessant 90 of
Americans. He said, "You Americans
have such Il beastly idea of the compen.
sation of work"
what do you mean'" questioned a
Pittsburger standing near by.
"Oh, you people work for money" was
the explanation.
II don't see anything beastly about
that" was the retort. MAY ask for
what you Englishmen work."
why, we work for our holiday" was
the reply.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12

Vienna is of nearly circular form, be-
ing IL miles in circumference. The old
city, or city proper, is, however, scarcely
three miles round. 1t was formerly in
closed by Notifications. Immediately
outside of these was wide esplanade
called the Glacis, which has been ele-
gantly builtup and is called Ringstrasse,
one OF the most splendid streets in the
world.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12
Young Women Missionaries.

An extraordinary number of young
ladies are now turning missionaries. Al
the Church Missionary society's head.
quarters, in Salisbury square, one day
recently, no fewer than twenty who
have been accepted for service were in
troduced to the committee. Never be.
fore, it is said, have so many recruits
been welcomed in one 'body.-London
Queen,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12
A Married Woman,s Enrn;nys

The supreme court of Michigan has
decided that a married woman cannot
collect the money she earns unless she
can prove that she is her husbands
agent. The earnings of a wife belong
to her husband to do what he pleases
with them. Will another rebellion be
necessary to free slaves in Michigan:
This nation can never succeed with
such laws on the statute books of any
state.--Parsons (Kan. Journal.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12
An Observant Michigander,s Discov,

Dld you ever notice." said M. r
Church of Grand Rapids at the Nor.
mandle' that the Washington monu.
ment has the exact dimensions of an
ocean Steamship 1t has. 1t is $50 feet
long and 90 feet at the base. Just com.
pare these figures with those of the lead.
ing Atlantic liners, and you will find
that they are just about the same
length 10 times the beam and deptb II
Is the outcome of symmetry. Wash.
ington Post. ~
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12

Nine. Sarah Bernhardt will probably
hold an exhibition of her works of
sculpture next winter The great ac-
tress' Partisan agent, it is stated, has
sent numerous applications to the own
ers requesting the loan of works in their
possession and permission to send them
10 London,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12

Melancholy Milton-Say, l struck er
snag last week over in dat corner house.
Wandering Willie-How was dat2
Melancholy Milton-Why, you see,
went up an tried ter work de ole wo-
man for a meal an
Wandering Willie dnterrupting)-
Yer tried ter work, did yer. An you
called yerself gent. (Weeps. Prince
ton Tiger.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12
Truly 70 "Circular Singumstance,"

A calf belonging to a Mr.. Houchen,
near Seymour, became strangely sick
the other day, and in a short time began
to whirl around md around, as a pup
after its tail, and within two hours was
dead. 1t whirled for two solid hours,
never stopping to draw breath or grease
the axle.-Cor. indianapolis journal,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12
Distressing Airs.

How long" says contemporary,
can one live without air." 1t de-
ponds on the air. Most people could live
long time without some of the airs
which have been popular during the
past ~ months, Buffalo Ouins
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12
Comforting,

He-What disagreeable things that
MISS Smarte can say! | heard her saw
after the party last night she was sur
prlsed that | had made such fool of
myself.
She-Oh, l wouldn't mind. She never
would have said it had she known you
thoroughly.-Boston TRANSCRIPT.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12
TRAINING THE HORSE TO OBEY
THE VOICE.

There are many things that hould be
carefully observed in the edu cation of
horses that are entirely omit ed. Too
much dependence is placed in the bits,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-04-12

The DO tree of Anuradapura was
planted 2SS should be 2l5, Davids)
years before Christ. Its age is matter
of record, its conservancy has been an
object OF solicitude to several dynasties,
and the story of its vicissitudes has
been preserved in a series of continuous
chronicles among the most authentic
that have been handed down by man
kind. The yew trees of Fountains alb
hey are believed to have fourished there
l,20O years ago. The olives in the
garden Of Gethsemane We're full grown
when the Saracens We're expelled from
Jerusalem, and the cypress of Soma, in
Lombardy, is said to have been a tree
in the time of julius Caesar, yet the
DO tree is older than the Oldest of these by
a century, and would almost seem to
verify the prophecy pronounced when
1t was planted-that it would flourish
and be green forever. "-Rhys Davis
Buddhism. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-25

In the suit for divorce instituted several
weeks ago by Marie Webster against Geo.
H. Webster, the defendant today filed an
answer, denying the allegations set forth
in his wife's bill of complaint He denies
that he Is an habitual arunkari, and states
that it is not true that he treated his wife
cruelty, or that he assaulted her. He de-
MES that he applied for membership in
Webster Lodge, No. Z, knights of Pythias
and was rejected because of his dissolute
habits and cruel treatment of his family
He denies that his wife has always de
neaned herself as a good and dutiful wife,
but charges that Mrs. Webster, on Febru-
airy 2, 1893. removed to Washington, and
vas accompanied in her fight or removal
by one Walter Boult. He says that after
a search of three weeks he found her re-
siding there on Greenmount avenue in the
same house with Boult. He states that
his wife subsequently begged his forgive
ness. which was granted for the sake of
their children. and he permitted her 70 re
turn to him May IL. 1893. He says that he
owns a house and lot on Whitney avenue
worth about 5000, which, at the solicita-
ton Of his wife. he placed in her name.
He asks that he be decreed to be the owner
of the property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-25
THE NEW MAGAZINE RIFLE.
Naval Officers Expect Great Things
From the Tests at Newport.

Naval officers are expecting great things
from their new small calioer magazine
rifle. The board which will conduct the
tests of the weapons meets at the Newport
torpedo station a week from today 1t is
not yet known how many weapons will be
submitted to the competition, but the
Navy Department has furnished thirty
two barrels of rifles to makers and
Inventors who have applied for them
in order to apply their own breech mech
anisms. 1t is certain that several of the
sreat European rifle makers will submit
arms to test and the list will include the
Manlicher. the krug-Jorgensen, the Mauser
and the Dandetean. The last named is a
new French gun. made by the Hotchkiss
company. for which superior merit is claim
ed. Two Of them have been under trial by
the expert rifle team of the District of Co
lumbia, who have reported that they are
very much better than the new army rife
The gun is said to have trajectory so fiat
that II shoots point blank up to GOO yards,
most valuable feature in a service rife.
Naturally this report is very gratifying
to the naval ordnance people, who have
been severely criticised for adopting the
extremely small caliber of six millimetecs
instead of contenting themselves with the
larger size fixed upon by the army small
arms board for the equipment OF the troops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-25
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY.
James Ryan Accused of Setting Fire
to the Soldiers Home Barn.


Today. in the Police Court, Judge Miller
heard the proof in the case of James Ryan,
the psnsioner-inmate Of Soldiers Home,
charged with setting fire to the barn and
hay in the grounds of that institution. The
principal WITH ess for the government was
the colored woman, Sarah Smith. who told
of alleged suspicious conduct on part Of
the prisoner. For the defense. 1t was claim
ed that Ryan was In q house known as
Riddles and that he was intoxicated at the
time the fire started. Several witnesses told
the court of having seen Ryan in this house,
and young man who lives In the house
said he gave Ryan five drinks Of whisky in
three minutes.
How big were the drinks?" the Judge
asked.
About the size Of q ten-cent drink" was
the witness answer.
How much do they give for ten cents
In the mile iimit?"
Il don't know. / only speak from obser-
walton in the city,"
The witness said he paid 81 for a gallon
OF whisky In the city and several men
helped to pay for 1t.
After listening to the evidence of q num-
Der OF witnesses, the court said that while
there was great amount Of confusion
about the case. he thought the grand Jury
had better investigate it.
Ryan was held in $500 security for the ac-
ton Of the grand Jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-25
A GEOLOGIC FIND,
Interesting Remains Unearthed ix
Digging q Well In Anacostia.

A peculiar find was made on the Green
property on Jefferson street. Anacostia, yes
terday. A. NJ. Green 4 Company are su-
perintending the construction Of q cottage
at the place in question. the foundation
Of which is on a level with the dome
Of the Capitol. Yesterday the well dig
gers. under a colored man named Jen-
kins, had arrived at the distance of
about forty-four feet, and still no water.
They soon came into a coal black sand and
continued to Gig. 1t was then that the
Workmen were surprised by unearthing a
shoyeifu1 of sharks teeth and sea shells
The teeth, five In number, were turned over
To Dr. A NJ. Green. They are in excellent
condition, one of them being absolutely per-
feet. The sea shells were not large but Of
the tropical variety, and about a handful
In quantity. The collection and part of the
sandy soil are held. subject to examinat lion
by some scientist from the National Mu-
scum Finds of this nature have been re-
ported as having been discovered in other
parts OF Anaccstia, but not until that o.
yesterday was particular credence given TO
such statements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-25
Second Floor Bargains.

To point to the best Dress Goods bargain among
the many is puzzling, since the Staple Storm
Serges vary in value hardly less than does a
dollar bill We mention the 81 quality, 54-inch
Serges, at Toe yard, and the Use quality, 45-inch
serges, at 45c yard.
81 yard, Instead of 12lac, for the Winter Per.
w Gales. New and pretty designs grounds OF
dark blues and reds. Warranted fast colors.
lac for Doubl. Bed-size Sheets made of Lock
N4S wood Sheeting, is less than the material
alone will cost you.
G ~ for French Sateen Comfortables, filled
~N'OY with eiderdown; warranted not 10 shed.
ST lowest previous price.
un~ for 1S-inch Stamped Linen Hemstitched
AaDS Squares 1Sc instead of 2Jc for the "a
inch Squares 15c for 25c quality All-linen Damask
Tray Covers stamped and fringed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-25
DEATH OF MISS PATTERSON.
One Of the Wen-known Teachers an
the Colored Schools.

the Colored Schools.
The death Of Miss Mary Jane Patterson
which occurred last night at her residence
In this city. removes from the colored pub
lie schools Of this city one of the Oldest in
service and best equipped teachers in the
corps. The deceased was born In North
Carolina, but was taken In early youth by
her PARENTS to Oberlin, Ohio Being a
bright and Industrious student, she entered.
when quite young, Oberlin College, from
which institution she graduated with the
highest honor. having the credit at the
time of her graduation Of being the first
colored woman in America to complete q
collegiate course. After leaving college she
taught several years In the Institute for
Colored Youths in the city OF Philadelphia.
from which place she resigned In 1869 to
accept the principalship OF the large frame
school building which stood on the present
site OF the Lincoln School building, "a and
streets southeast. She was subsequently
placed In charge Of the Preparatory High
school connected with the colored schools
OF this city. and remained in charge until
tne school Increased. numerically, to such
an extent that IL was deemed advisable to
p1cs a male IN charge. Although super
seoed as principal, she remained in a re-
sponslple and advanced position in the
high School until her death literally dyine
IN the harness Miss Patterson was held IN
-. SeSNhi ny a larBe circle OF friends
ana educators. and none will miss her more
tnan the large number who have been aid
60 by her in their struggle for advanced
education. Miss Patterson not only inter
ested herself In matters pertaining TO the
education of her race. but was foremost In
al things tending to elevate them. She de-
voted much of her means and time In
forming and sustaining Industrial schools
Tor colored girls. and co-operated heartily
In sustaining che Home for Aged and In
nrm Colored People In this city, and other
kindred Organizations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-25
PASTORS CONVENTION.
The Two Days Session of Nethodist
Preachers I'm kensington. Nd

A convention Of the pastors in the
Washington district OF the Baltimore
conference of the NJ. E. Church
was begun last evening at ST. Paurs
Church. kensington. Nd. Rev. c. W.
Baldwin conducted the devotional exercises
and read Scriptural lesson from the fourth
chapter OF ST: Luke. Prof. j. L. Stokes of
St. Paurs Church led the singing. with
Miss Fannie Reese at the organ. and prayer
was offered by Rev. NJ. +. B. Rice of Trim
lty NJ. +. Church. Rev. r. NJ. Moore of St
Pauls delivered the address of welcome
The presiding elder Rev. Luther IL Wilson
delivered the sermon. The sessions will CON-
unue through Wednesday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-25
Ladies' Goods.

Underwear carried over from last season shall
not be here to mar the appearance Of the new
arrivals, thus 49c for choice ut Medium and Heavy
weight Merino and Ali-wooI Vests and Pants that
sold from 75c to 81 so. Plain and ribbed.
0ec for Childrens Underwear that sold up te
~OS Csc. To choose from Ribbed Balbrig
gan and Plain Merno Vests and pants--szes 16 tc
81 for girls, and to ut boys, to 10 years of age
25c for choice.
enC yard for choice Of cut pieces of Laces
wv worth up to $1.5O a yard. The most de
slraDie Net-top Point Venice. the latest Vandy Ike
effects, and the new heavy weight Chantiliy Lace,
in the lot.
Gu "A is tomorrow's special price for the
~A'OO Umbrellas marked $1.9S. These arr
the Mems and women's Tight-rolling steel-rod
Umbrellas that were secured to sell at $l.9s. In
stead Of $29s and $3.50. because Of the umbreI
In makers collapsed syndicate.
h&c for Hairpins, with two ehell prongs an,
Nv guaranteed sterling silver tops, in delicat
niasree work. 4sc is also the price per pair o.
She'll Side Combs, with sterling silver and roll
gold ornamentation. A dollars worth for 4Sc.
no for Ladies' Warranted Pure Linen Hand
HO$ kerchiefs, with hand-embrofdered initials
and 13c for Mems Union Linen Initial Handker-
chefs. All initials.
~ ~ for SETS comprising Laundered Chemisette
~ and Guns, worth up to 6sc.
unc yard for Silk-faced Velvet Ribbons ant
AyS' Satin Ribbons, black and colors; 2ls inches
vide; guaranteed to be 35c quality.
u&, pair for japanese Silk Dress Shields; szei
hVS 2, g. 4. Actual value, 25c, 2Sc. 3Oc.
mr., for Novels. published to sell at soc. Thes
wv the latest editions; some being profusel.
illustrated. Many Novels In the lot neve
before sold at less than SOC.
40 for choice of Pocketbooks worth up t
4OS $1.5O-real seal, alligator, lizard. kangaroo
morocco. calf and stamped leather In the new
MORE effect. All colors. Some with sterling siye
trimming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-25

sTokMoNT.KENDALL. At the residence q
The brides parents, in Main street, Berkley,
Va, September -, 1894, at 5 pm, by The
k Erxr Arthur s Lloyd. CHARLES E sToRc
LOUISA KENDALL. formerly Of washingtoa.
WRlGHT-EAST. On September %. 1894 By
Re- Mr. Waterman, Mr.. ADDISON WRIGHT
OF a,. Samb5idse: Nd and Miss SADIE EAST q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-25

Charles b. Elliott and Thomas H. Quails.
the latter colored, qualified as members of
the police force today.
Maron Jones. for carrying a pistol, was
fined $50 OF sixty days in jail by Judge
Miller today, and an order for the destruc-
ton of the weapon was made.
The many friends of Miss Bessie l.. Ma
hood, late of 100 18th street, will be grieved
to learn of her death in Bedford county
Va, on the 18th instant. She was buried
On the 18th instant at Richmond, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-25
DIED.

BEACH Suddenly. on Saturday. September n,
a lsyt a. az ~ si4S pm RAYMOND c. Youngest
years. six months and twenty-five days.
A tear within fathers eye,
mothers aching heart,
Gan only tell the agony
How hard it is to part.
Little Raymond thou art gone;
How short thy stay has been:
Thou wouldst Dot set thy heart upon
This world of grief and sin;
from his parents residence, sII 30 street
southeast.
CLEMENTS On Sunday. September q. 1894, at
$50 pm. at Boyds, Md. JENNIE EUNicE.
est daughter Of John I. and Mary s Gei sos
Notice OF funeral in "Wednesday mornings Post
CORNELIUS. On sunday, September -. 1894, at
llll pm. at 3ee Fast Lanvsle street. Rev.
years. selosed hSsbSnd Of El%iSs a. G1rs
nelius and member Of the Baltimore confer
Funeral frOm Monument Street NJ. r. Church to-
morrow "wednesday morning at II O'Clock.
to attend.
ELISABETH, beloved wife OF J. W. Fogie. IN
Interment Thursday. September p. at 2 pm.,
from late residence. 1910 9th street 500 Invest.
est: Louis. Mo-, and kansas City, No., papers
FUSS On september q fsat NJ fe.so an
ANNIE NJ s. HISS beloved dsughter Of Holm
A and Annie L. FUSS, aged four years aud
Gone. but not forgotten.
6er "a
JONES On Monday. September "a 1894, at ESQ
IN, AZ ms resioence. % Jun street ..
Funeral from II Iauls Church, sd street, @
WEDNESDAY september 70, n III an
- -.
eATIEkSoN. A her residence, dasz 18th street
ncrtnwesI september -, lesss MANI D.