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The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-09-03
From High Authority.

The London Lancet, probably the
foremost medical journal printed In
the English language, Is authority for
the following: "a few years ago, when
diphtheria was raging In England, a
gentleman accompanied the celebrated
DIR. Field on his rounds to witness the
so-called wonderful cures which he
performed, while the patients of others
were dropping on all sides. All he took
with him was powder Of sulphur and
quill, and with these he cured every
patient without exception-that is, he
put teaspoonful of flower of brim-
stone into wine-glass of water, and
stirred 1t with his finger instead of a
spoon, as sulphur does not readily
amalgamate with water, and, on the
sulphur becoming well mixed, he gave
1t az a gargle, and In ten minutes the
patient was out of danger, as brim-
stone kills every species Of fungus In
man, beast, and plant In few min
utes. Instead Of splitting out the gar
gle, he recommended the swallowing
Of 1t, and, In extreme cases, In which
he had been called Just in the nick OF
time, when the fungus was too nearly
closing to allow the gargling, he blew
the sulphur through quill into the
throat, and after the fungus had
shrunk to allow of it, then the gar
Cling. He never lost a patient from
diphtheria. Or, If the patient cannot
gargle, take a live coal, put 1t on a
shovel, and sprinkle spoonful or two
Of the birthstone at time upon 1t, let
the sufferer inhale 1t, holding the head
over 1t, and the fungus will die"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-09-03
Meaning OF Dictionaries.

1t seems that the courts decline to
abide by the high-handed way in which
the dictionaries settle the spelling and
meaning of word IF court Is good
for anything, 1t certainly is In sitting
in judgment on questions and deter
mining what is what, even In words
One recent decision establishes that
when a man is hanged by mob 1t is
an accident. To this a critic takes ex-
ceptions, yet If he had ever served on
jury that was trying to find out any
thing about a mob he must have been
convinced that 1t was an accident OF
the most accidental nature. A child
whose parents are living has been de
clared to be an orphan" and a man
whose life insurance was taken out
before he was married was judicially
declared to have effected it as hus-
band" The most surprising and de-
lightful of these lawful definitions OF
words is the fact that cur highest
court has declared that an unmarried
woman Is "single man." This is
without any reference to whether she
wears boomers or not. Now that q
single woman Is declared man" In
the eyes of the law, the bachelor girl
has nothing else to sigh for.-New Or
leans Picayune.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-09-03
TIE DEACOES DISAPPEARANCE
By WILLIAM LEIGHTON.

Many years ago, when first came 70
Edinburgh and was attending the mi.
yersity, | became acquainted with tba
family Of Mr.. Duncan Macgillivrav
who lived in Borthwick's Close. He o.
cupied the dignified position in those
days of deacon, his craft being that of
the hammermen, and therefore NAV ba
supposed to have been pretty we'll to do
IN the world, a fact of some importance
to me, who was stepped in the blessings
OF flO bursary, supplemented by an
occasional bag of meal and junket of
salt beef, not the very best kind of food
for the muses., then worshiped by me.
So it was that 1 had a great low for
Mrs Macgillivray's tea table, and bv
consequence q respect for the mistress
herself
One afternoon, when resorted to NV
old haunt, expecting to find tho hearth
gods all in good humor, as usual, 1 was
surprised to meet Mrs. Macgillivray in
the lobby, with a face wherefrom the
accustomed smile was totally banished
and its place occupied by pale fear.
What has happened?' inquired l as
l took her trembling hand.
"Oh, have you not heard?" rcplied
she.
Nothing" added 1, with increased
apprehension.
Il have neither seen nor heard O. the
deacon since yesterday morning after
breakfast, " was the announcement.
"A mere case of absence" said l.
with an effort at cheerfulness. ut is
not case of missing.''
I'VE may gle it ony name ye please, !"
said she, but the like has never hap
pened since the day O. our marriage,
and ye know that the deacon was ave
punctual, aye to very minute. {"
was forced to admit that that was
true, yet could see no great reason for
fear, and proceeding with her to the
parlor took q seat alongside of her
with view to get some further infor
nation. l saw that as friend of the
family had something to do, and my
first effort was to procure all the infor-
nation she could give me, preparatory
to my undertaking a search for SO i'm
portant a parsonage as the deacon of the
hammermen of Edinburgh
There was, however, wonderfully lit
tie to be got. She could tell me Of no
reason for his absence There was no
journey he had intended to undertake.
He had no habits of intemperance which
might have laid him up in a tavern nor
any loose jnclinations that could have
wiled him into any of the dens Of the
dissolute Neither, SO far as she could
say, had he any money upon him to
tempt the robber and the murderer.
Then inquiries had already been made
IN almost every quarter where he was
known to frequent, so that if had
started upon the instant / might have
found it difficult to know In what direc.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-09-03
"YANKEE DOODLE"
The National Lyric Was Com po.ed A,
I765.

The origin Of Yankee Doodle" is BY
no means so clear as American anti
quaries desire. The statement that the
air was composed by DIR. Thackburx In
1Io5. when the colonial troops united
with the British regulars near Albany,
preparatory to the attack on the French
forts OF Niagara and Frontenac, and
that 1t was produced In derlsion Of the
old-fashioned equipments OF the pro-
yincial soldiers as contnsted with the
neat and orderly appointments Of the
regulars, was published some years ago
In musical magazine, printed In gos-
ton The account there given as to the
origin OF the song Is this:
During the attacks upon the French
outposts, in 1775. In America, says an
exchange. Gov. Shirley and Gen. John
son led the force directed against the
enemy lying at Niagara and Frontenac.
In the early part OF June, while these
troops were stationed on the banks Of
the Hudson. near Albany. the descend
ants OF the Pilgrim Fathers" fiocked
In from the Eastern provinces. Never
was seen such a motley regiment as
took up Its position on the left wing of
the British army. The band played
music as antiquated and outre as their
uniforms; officers and privates had
adopted regimentals, each man after his
own fashion; one wore a flowing wig,
while his neighbor rejoiced In hair
cropped close to the head; this one had
a coat with wonderful long skirts, his
fellow marched without his upper gar
ments; various as the colors OF the rain
DOW were the clothes worn by the gal
liant band. 1t so happened that there
was certain Dr. Thackburg, musician
and surgeon, and one evening after
mess he produced tune, which he ear
nestly commended, as a well-known
piece Of military music, to the officers Of
the militia. The joke succeeded and
Yankee Doodle" was hailed by accla-
nation their own march," This ac-
count Is somewhere apocryphal. as
there is no song; the tune In the United
States Is march. There are no words
to 1t Of national character. The only
words ever affixed to the air In this
country Is the following doggerel:
Yankee Doodle came to town
Upon a little pony;
He stuck feather In his hat
And called It Macaroni.
1t has been asserted by English writ
ers that the air and words of these lines
are as old as Cromwelrs time. The
only alteration is In making Yankee
Doodle of what was Nankee Doodle.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-09-03

fCds surprised to meet Mrs. Mdcgillt.
gray IN the lobby.
ton to turn myself. Our conversation
was getting exhausted, as every sugges-
ton fell away, leaving only an addition
to the prevailing gloom, when l started,
more by chance than good guidance, the
question whether the deacon had any
enemies.
To this l got an answer which sur
prised me, for Of all the men in the
world the deacon might have been sup
incursions of revenge.
81 had forgotten, said she as she
seemed to revert to some idea which
startled her. Eyes, there is one man
fear. Strange l never thought Of it till
ye put the question; yes, his own broth
er, O. the same blood, born of the same
mother-Angus Macgillivray, flesher in
the Fleshmarket Close That man has
been the very curse o. our family. He
was a sweetheart O. mine before l got
acquainted with the deacon, but never
liked him so that could have married
him, or rather l aye feared him for his
passions, let alone his trade o. killing
lambs He never forgave our marriage,
and I'm no sure if he didna hate me as
much as he did his brother. He never
came to see us, though the deacon often
invited him, prayed him to let byganes
be byganes, nor even after he married
a wife O. his ain did he forget and for
give, just as if he felt dissatisfied that
he had ma got some revenge, and then,
to make things waur, the deacon got
rich as he got poor, q change that never
could be forgiven. So things went on
for years, nae reconciliation, but as
their ways lay different and they seldom
met there were few opportunities for
quarrels. Now a thae things come up
upon me, and mair, for it is only six
months syne that Angus, having met
the deacon in q tavern, got into wrath
and made threats which forced the dea-
con to swear a lawborrows against
him. "
These words, uttered In the peculiar
tone of grief and fear, made an impress
sion upon me which l tried to conceal,
and 1t was aggravated by that involun-
tary action of the nerves which doctors
call working up" an effect consequent
upon a process Of reasoning where all
the ideas are led by the feelings. I sat
for some time without speaking, for l
felt that it would have made matters
worse to admit what I thought, and an
effort to cheer does not do much good
unless it is backed by some indisputable
fact of favorable kind. I did not even
know what to suggest In aid of further
inquiry, but l endeavored to ascertain
whether any one had called at Angus
flesh booth, to know whether he was at
home, and having got something like a
negative from her / resolved within my
own mind to find out what I could in
this direction.
accordingly left her with some words
calculated to assure her, and bending
my steps to the flesh market met sew
eral friends of the we'll known deacon,
all Of whom had heard of his unao-
countable disappearance without being
able to suggest any mode of accounting
for him. On arriving at the market ]
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-09-03
The ChiIdren's Delight.

The "all day sucker is not an indi
vidual, but a piece of candy that costs
one cent, and, as Its name implies,
gives Joy to the sucker for twenty-foul
hours. In some instances, where the
suction is not too tense, an "all-dayer'
has been known to last a week, and
this on the affidavit Of the buyer. The
composition of this bit of confection Is
a profound mystery, but 1t is surmlsed
that small pebbles are infused with
glucose and then dyed all colors Of the
rainbow, which, of course, add to the
rapture OF the consumer.-Boston Her.
aid
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-09-03
To OUR READERs

who use or need the most economical
power, we wish TO call attention 10 Inc
~ ACTUAL HORSE POWER HERCULES Gas
AND GASOLINE ENGINE Tor $ls5.OO, with dis
count for cash, manufactured by the Her
cules Engine Works, san Francisco: the
best and most reliable Engine ever offered
ON the Pacific Coast. This Engine Is
guaranteed to give satisfaction or money
refunded.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-09-03

1hsre Il more Catarrh in this section Of the
until the last few Years was Supposed ~ *. in
cutApie. f0r a gnat many yeaIs doet. r. pr
nonns Ell Il local disease, and prescribed local
rem, oless ana oy CONSTANTLY failing TO cure win
local treatment, pronounced Il fticurabls
science las proven eaiar. h To lie constitutional
olseaSe anu therefore requires constitutional
treatment. Hall. TAT rrh Cure. hlanuf .rture,i
by r. }. CneIey & Co., Toledo ohio. 1. tbr onlv
constitutional cure on the market n is tss,,.,
ih,ernaiiy IA dcScs from ~ dlops TO 4 teaspoon-
iul IL acts directly on the bood aud mucous
a s,ie 81 the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any Gaze Il fails 10 cure SEND ~
circulars aud testimonials. Address,
\. J. CHENEY a CO., Toledo. O.
DW-Sold by Druggists, 75c. "
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-09-03
ITO BE coNTINuED.)

AZ A dispatch from Panama, bia,
says the steamer Barclay Golden is
there, subject to orders from Antonio
Ezeta. For some time past Ezeta has
been in communication with President
Barrios of Guatemala, who, it is also
stated, has RENTED him large sum
Of money. The captain and crew in
sist, however, that the Golden has been
purchased by big New York firm.
Barrios. it is believed, would aid Ezets
in an expedition.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-09-03
Charles and Mary Lamb.

A picture of Charles and Mary Lamb
has been placed In the National Por-
trait Gallery Of Londoc, with the fol.
lowing stupid inscription: "rhe emf.
nent wit and essayist, with his sister
who suffered from periodical fits of In.
sanity, during one of which she killed
her mother. Lamb devoted most OF
his life to the care of his sister,"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-09-03
A Taking Title.

Your play is good enough" said the
veteran manager after he had read it
through. but it needs a better title than
'Sticketh Closer Than Brother. With
such name as that it won't draw"
How would The Mustard Plaster
do9" suggested the struggling artist
anxiously. London Tit-BitS
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-09-03

Langley-Don't you think Jack treats
things altogether too seriously?
Seaber-Not much! He took that IS
bill ! was kind enough to loan him last
month and has treated it as joke ever
since. Detroit Free Press
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-09-03

When 1t is said that woman shows
evidence OF having seen better days, 1t
means that she knows cut glass when
she sees 1t, and can play the plano.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-09-03

believe my prompt use Of Piso's Cure
prevented quick consumplion.-Mrs. Lucy
Wall ee, Marquette, Kansas, Dec. ~. Us.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-09-03
GIddneSs Comes

INTith a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. It's therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
IT in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most slSillful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-09-03
: pEsrERED DAY AND NIGHT

with nervousness. take HOstetter's Stomach
ss neryous system. The basis OF recovery is
= rsform in errors of digestion. The ePigastrie
1--we aud brain are united in the closest bond
~ sympathy, so that dyspeptie symptoms in
he gastric region are always accompanied
~ hurtful reflex nervous action. Both are
pssnedied BY the Bitters, which also cures ma
isria. biliousness, rheumatism and kidney
troubles
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-09-03

Tiburzi, the notorious Seilian bandit, enjoyed
the distinction of having been sentenced to
death thirty-seyen times.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-07-25
Making . Train Schedule.

The making Of n new train schedule
is much bigger job than most people
think" explained Assistant General
Passenger Agent ". A. Kellond, as he
closed q conversation with a man who
had called to inquire about the new
schedule over the Louisville division of
the Illinois Central Now, take for
example. this case. In order to make a
time card from New Orleans to Louis
vile or Cincinnati you must know the
exact time certain trains are out Of New
York. You must study the time card Of
nearly every large road in the country.
for its trains or their connections at
some crossing will be of material use to
you and the travel over the line. All the
junction points must be looked after,
and you must decide what trains Won
can hit and what ones can be missed
without serious results to your traffic.
In other words, your new schedule is
nodded and finally shaped by 100 for
eign conditions which the man out Of
the business never thinks Of II is one
Of those things which looks simple on
its face but proves to be q very intricate
problem when You get on to the inside. -
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Rock Island Argus., 1896-07-25
CITY CHAT.

Advertise Adeertise'
Ink on paper. ere y dries.
speaks Tor you where er 10 tries.
Advertise.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-10-23
Mems and Boys
Clothing.

In this particular line, / may
say with justice to myself, / am
at home, as I have payed par
icular attention to this line of
goods for the past 20 years, my
knowledge and experience in
Clothing is unsurpassed in this
State. AS space is too valuable
in this paper, and not wishing to
make my customers pay for SO
extensive advertising, ! win now
only add . few of the numerous
attractions in mems and boys
clothing.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-10-23

rs suits boys heavy blue double
breasted knee suits, never
sold less than $3.50, will sell
at 81 40
80 boys suits, same as above, in
mixed cassimeres and mill
tons. at S1.00.
|63 Youths suits, heavy Kerseys
and Sattinets, always sold at
4.50. now 2.75.
"a youths suits, all wool, silk
mixed, best known make,
never sold less than $40 will
sell at 4 so
36 youths suits best quality the
market affords, usually sold
from 1880 to 1900, now 6.7o
SO mems mixed Casmere suits
1925.
36 mems mixed Casmere suits,
best grade. 3.75.
"a mems S regular 7.50 suits 4. SO.
"a mems black Clay sWorsted,
sack and frock suits, bar
gain at 1850, will sell for $50
"a heavy imp. Clay worsted. blue
and black, square and round
sack suits, never sold less
than S15 ut $50
"a finest quality Harris Cassi-
meres. and English Tricots
suits, always sold at 1850
will now sell at 9.75,
$50 mems suits, mixed lot, not
one of them worth less than
300 will sell choice at 5.5o.
$50 mems overcoats. will sell
these at less than manufac-
turers cost.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-10-23
ladies' Shoes

200 pairs Ladies shoes. hand
worked,button holes, former
ly rs now 75c.
$50 pairs dongola pat. tip. over
lap seams, never sold less
than 81, 80 now 81.
200 pair same as above, in Il Z
common sense last at 81. 100
200 pair fine morocco, hand made
plain or tipped toe. 10th CEN
fury style, S1.25
$50 pairs, same quality as above
in broad toe, fiat heel, S1.25
$50 pairs ladies' best quality
button shoes, heel or spring
heel, S1.62.
$50 pairs old ladies morocco lace
shoes never sold less than
81. so. we will sell at 75c.
200 pairs heavy calf skin, lined
and bound 'women's lace
shoes, usually sold at FL 20.
now 90c.
25o pairs same as above, button,
90c.
500 pairs children's shoes OF all
styles and grades, we will
sell from 80 to 65c.
200 pairs mems finest quality
buff lace and congress shoes
81. 90
1856 pairs mems calf skin lace
and congress dress shoes ,
never sold less than $2.OO
We will now sell at S1.25.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-10-23

900 yards SDest quaiiIy DILL Uih5
Cheviot at s 1-2c.
1000 yds heavy Cottons Flannel,
best quality 7 1-2c.
500 Yards best Bleached Cotton
Flannel, heaviest weight at
8 1-2c.
2ooo yds dark fast color Calicoes
at Sc.
1000 yds best quality Calicoes in
reminents, formerly cost DC
to To-, now &c.
5ooo yards best known lrands
Calicoes in this country at5c
2ooo yds best French Satteens,
most desirable patterns 8 IL
to 10cts.
3ooo yards all WOOD meolcateu
Flannels, consisting of all de-
sirable colors, from 15c to
% 1-2c.
300 yds best quality Eiderdown
at 25C.
500 yds all wool iWorsted Dress
Goods. all shades at 8 1-2c.
800 yards best quality figured
worsted Dress Goods II 1-2c
On account of the scarcity OF
space in this valuable paper, we
will close quotations on this par
ticular line of Goods, in order to
save some space for q few items
and prices in our Shoe Depart
msnt.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-10-23
152 pairs dress shoes, consisting
of French calk skin, Kanga-
roo and Satin Calf, sold ev-
erywhere at 81. so pair we
will sell at 81 .65.

We now discontinue quotations
in the shoe line, as we now come
to the most important line of
goods that will be in demand this
winter, and the public at large
most interested in. In regard to
the amount OF money that the
purchaser is frequently over
charged by the majority of
houses of this particular iue, and
that is. mems and boys ready
made clothing.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-10-23
|ress Goods.

|yds heavy weight 7-8 Do
nestle 4c.
|yds heavy weight / yd wide
Dom estic 4 1-2c,
|Eds best grade / yard wide
Domestic &c.
IDS best quality Mo. Sea Is
md Domestic 5 1-2c.
Ids good heavy. better quail.
8 bleach'd Domestice DC.
Ids heavy yd wide bleached
Omestice sc.
IDS best quality Domestic,
Prmerly sold at &c. now &c.
Ids best yd wide Bleaching
ede, at Z 1-2c.
rs good Mattress Ticking
Be.
e best Mattress Ticking
be market 7 1-2c.
s best Feather Ticking
erly sold at II 1-2c, now
Pc,
: best Feather Ticking
de, usually sold at Zoe.
y IL 1.2c.
Is Yorkshire Cotton Plaids
d Checks. 4c.
ds best heavy weight Mis-
slppi Mills Plaids 4c.
yds Jeans cloth. usually
Nd from 15c to 4oc yd, will
w sell at 10c. II 1-2c. 15c
nd 2Oc.
ards good heavy Shifting
neviot at 6 1-2c.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-01
ALL ALONG THE DOCKS
NEW BOILER AND REPAIRS on
THE JAMES MAKEE.

Mikahala for Kauai-lrmgard Gone
With Sugar-Albert Waiting-S. G.
Allen Delayed.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-01

Mrs. +. f. Davis of IAN Miguel, Cal,
says: 1 am trying in a measure to
repay the manufacturers of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for the great
good their remedy has done me. For
years | was constant sufferer from
weak lungs and bronchial asthma. Ny
rest at night was disturbed by hack
ing cough, so that | felt miserable the
greater part of the time. Many rene
dies recommended by friends We're
tried, none of which proved suitable to
my case. l did not experience any
beneficial results until | began ia King
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. After
two bottle of the large size have been
used ! am pleased to state, my health
is better than it has been for vars.
TIL soreness has left my lungs and
chest and | can breathe easily. 1t has
done me so much good that 1 want all
who are suffering from lung troubles,
as | was, to give it a trial.. For sale
by all druggists and dealers. Benson,
Smith g. Co., agents for Hawaiian
Islands.