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The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

The French version of "Cyrano de
Bergerac" has enjoyed phenomenal
sale in London In one French library
alone something like 10000 copies have
been disposed Of.
W W. Jacobs is advancing slowly
with his new novel. 4 volume of his
short stories -dissimilar in locale TO
that Of his MANY Cargoes" pre-
,ede the publication of the novel.
Paul Bourget is publishing new
novel bearing the title of la Duchesse
Bleue."
Mrs Burton Harrison has just COM
pleted novel Of English society life,
to be called 1.-TWO Men and a Girl"
Maarten Martens has been making
lengthy trip through Egypt and
Palestine, where. 1t is said, he has been
collecting material for the new story
upon which he Is now at work.
Mrs. f. w. Hornung. the novelist, is
llving-and writlng-in a charming
villa, with vineyard. at Posilippo,
one of the most delightful spots in Italy.
Mrs. Hornung is the sister of DR..
Conan Doyle.
The lately destroyed residence and
museum in Leicester Square, London,
Of the famous John Hunter is said to
have been the scene chosen by Steven
son for his story of "Dr. Jekyll and
Mr.. Hyde
Lawrence Irving, the son Of the
actor, is staying with NJ. Sardou, and
Is busily engaged In translating the
Robespierre play which the French
playwright is writing for Sir Henry.
Rudyard Kipling's Echoes" La
bore. 1884, the earliest and scarcest o
his books, in the original wrappe
brought $l3T at recent London bool
sale. The first edition OF Depart
mental Ditties," Lahore, 1856, brough
$50.
Mason A. Green of the Rutland Hell
Md has been chosen to write the biog
raphy Of Edward Bellamy. He wa
Rellamy's associate editor on the NeN
Nation. and his intimate friend 70
many years.
Two literary memorials Of consoles
able interest have come to light latel.
one OF them Is a tortolse-shell cas-
with ivory tablets. which belonged
, Milton; the other Is Shelley's guita
/ which has come into possession OF II
Bodleian library. The Milton memen
was given to one Richard Loyekln I
Santwish by his aunt. Betty Minsha
who was the poets third wife, and dix
: In 1927. The Shelley guitar narrow
escaped being taken to Massachusett
but it's owner. Mr. Edward Silsbee, Ii
: handed It over to the university whi'
. expelled Shelley.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08
r.i,w New FILES.

An expert i'll files has given some d.
rections as to the best ways to use these
necessary implements. He says that a
new file Of very high temper should
first be used on brass or cast iron. After
the first sharpness is gone from It 1t
answers quite as well for wrought IRON
and steel. Sometimes new files will tear
the surface Of wrought lion and steel to
such an extent as to become very an
noying and cause additional work. Very
few mechanics thoroughly understand
the use of files and the methods by
which they are utilized to the greatest
advantage. Files bite rolled metal much
more quickly and easily than cast there
fore it requires sharper file for brass
and cast iron than for the wrought ar
ticles or for steel. If files are gradually
adapted to their best uses, they VII
give much longer service than wneh
they are indiscriminately employed.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

Henry NJ Stanley, in describing his
Journey though the forests of Africa,
says that the most formidable foes he
encountered, those that caused the
greatest loss of life to his caravan and
came nearest to defeating his expedi-
ton, were the Wambutti dwarfs
These diminutiye men had only bows
and arrows for weapons, so small that
they looked like children's playthings,
but upon the tip of each tiny arrow was
a drop Of poison which would kill an
elephant or man a. surely and quickly
as rifle. Their defense was by means
of poison and traps.
They would steal through the dense
forest, and waiting in ambush let fly
their arrows before they could be dis
covered They dug bitches and carefully
covered them over with sticks ant
leaves. They fixed spikes in the ground
and tipped them with poison. Into thes'
bitches and ON these spikes man AM
beast would fall or step to their death
One of the snangest things about 1t wa
that their poison was mixed with honey
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08
Lsncing a relon.


DR.. Stivers of New York had large
iispensary clinic, and rarely day
passed that one or more cases Of felon
lid not appear. 1T won't hurt, " was
always his comforting assurance to the
patient if the latt'T made any cutlery
'Put your finger down there, . indicst-
ing the edge of the table, "and keep
stillp" he commanded, and patients, as
rule, made little fuss. DIR. Stivers once
had felon on his left forefinger. He
poulticed it for about week, and
walked the floor with pain at night. At
last he went to his assistant surgeon,
who said gravely, THAT ought to have
been lanced before. "
"Possibly-but'-- said DR.. Stivers,
and then, with long breath per-
haps you'd better lance it now. F"
Certainly" said the assistant sur
yeon. "Put your finger on the table. "
DR.. Stivers complied, and with face
as white as paper watched the knife.
"Be gentle, he cautioned. "That's an
awful sore tinger"
at won't hurt. " remarked the as
sistant surgeon, and the sharp steel de-
scended There was a howl of agony
from DIR. Stivers, and with his finger
in his other hand he danced about the
room crying, "Oh, oh, ohP'
why, remarked the assistant sur
geon, 81 have heard You tell patients
hundreds of times that it didn't hurt t.
lance felon. y
"No doubt, no doubt you have,
groaned DR.. Stivers, "but that depend
on which end of the knife man is Mt.
Exchange.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08
II Looked HAD.

A certain young lady against whom
appearances certainly looked dark once
had an amusing experience of unjust
Judgment. She went OFT on stormy
day and was unfortunate enough to
have her umbrella turned inside ont
Her two sisters were equally unlucky,
and on the following day ( young
lady volunteered to take the three UNI
bellas to he repaired.
Promising to call for them before she
returned home in the afternoon, she
went about her business, part of which
was to do some shopping i'll large city
establishment. On rising to leave the
shop she mechanically put out her hand
to take possession of an umbrella that
was close by. 1t looked like her own
and for the moment she had forgotten
the accident. She was soon brought to
her senses.
THAT is my umbrella, said sharp
voice at her side, and hand was laid
on her arm to detain her.
Apologizing for her thoughtlessness,
she left the shop, did the rest of hei
business and called for her umbrellas.
In the street car she met an indignant
pair of eyes. Where had she seen then
before? They scanned first her face ant
then the burden she carried. Three O
them |" muttered the owner of the eyes
and it was evident that she referred Il
the umbrellas. "Threel She's din NJ
bad the day"
AS she spoke she grasped her owl
umbrella tightly and moved farthe
away from the dangerous young lady
The color came into the cheeks of tn
latter. The speaker was her friend Q
the morning. and she evidently believes
that the umbrellas had been stolen. =
Youths Companion.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

enee. Itrelieves the condition that pro-
duces so much discomfort and robs men
situation of its terrors, Here is proof:
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAN:-How can l
thank you enough for what you have
done for me? When wrote to You l
was suffering untold pain at time of
transformations; was nervous, had head
ache all the time, no appetite, that tired
feeling. and did not care for anything
l have taken three bottles of Lydia +.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, one
of Blood Purifier, two boxes of Liver
Pills, and to-day l am well person.
would like to have those who suffer
know that l am one of the many who
have been cured of female complaints
by your wonderful medicine and advice
Miss JENNIE r. MILES. Leon. Wis.
Ifyou are suffering in this way. write
as Miss Miles did To Mrs. Pinkham n
Lynn, Mass. for the advice which sh'
offers free of charge to all women.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08
Wiling to Obilge.

Smoking cigarette the other night
in the north l heard story which, 80
far as know, is new A proud old lady
swept Indignantly up to the door OF a
railway carriage at York station. A
schoolboy was leaning half way out OF
the compartment, reflectiyely making a
cigarette, and, after the fashion OF the
English schoolboy, not caring for any
body. lis this smoking compartments
asked the dame, with scathing voice.
mo- madam" replied the boy polite
iy, raising his cap. IF you want
smoking compartment, you will fine
one little lower down"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08
RECENT INVENTIONS.

Cork dust and Ike material used In
the manufacture Of llnoleum is being
replaced by powdered mica. the ma
terial being also used TO form panels.
tiles and mosaics
A Frenehman has patented new
irving gear for bicycles, in which the
,hain. instead OF running over the or
iinary sprOcket wheels. Is connected TO
two small wheels mounted on the
frame. the teeth OF the sprocket wheels
meshing in the outside OF the chain.
Windows can be easily cleaned on
the outside by a new apparatus in
which a frame Is attached TO the sill to
support a vertical post on which is a
sliding member carrying revolving
brushes. which are turned by a system
Of belts running TO wheel at the bot
tom Of the frame.
An Englishman has designed an au-
/ tomato pump for initiating pneumatic
tires. the piston running through a cen
trail hole in the valve and connecting
with a hinged shoe inside the tire tC
force the piston TO reclprocate in q
pump attached TO the inner surface OF
the rim.
Electric lamps can be adjusted at any
angle by new socket, which is ores
cent-shaped and provided with an In
ternal weight. which Is movable, TO til
the socket at any angle. the cord beinl
suspended from the center Of the oppo
, site side of the crescent.
An auxiliary step for railroad cars
mounted on two swinging bolts attach
I'd to the under side OF the fixed step:
10 swing downward and project III
step beyond the bottom fixed stel
where 1t Is held by hooks engaging ey'
! cts at either end
Odors from furnace smoke and chem
/. Gals are prevented from tainting tn
], air by the use Of new device consis
ing of a chamber partly filled wit
J. water. with an entrance above the lev,
: II the water for the smoke. which
g passed through the water by pocl
4 eted wheel revolving inside the chan
her
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08
GEN. SKATERS LESSON.
II Was on This Occasion That He
Learned 20 Decide For Himself.

IL Was on This Occasion That lie |
Learned TO Decide For Himself.
Here is a story that the Cleveland
Leader proffers about General Shafter.
1t centers about his salient trait Of be-
ing pugnacious, just as all current and
we'll invented anecdotes Of Fighting
Bob Evans revolve around some in
candescent bit of profanity. But the
story runs thus. as the general ia made
to tell it:
"Once. when was boy at SCHOOL,
wasn't more than 10 or / years old at
the time-our teacher called up the
class in mental arithmetic and began
putting questions, beginning with the
pupil at the head of the row and going
down toward the foot, until some one
could give the correct answer. l stood
below me was boy who was three
years older aud considerably ahead of
me in the various studies that we had.
How much are l3 and and s?
the teacher asked.
"Whle one after another Of the boys
aud girls ahead of me guessed aud
failed to get it right / figured out what
thought the answer ought to be. The
question had almost got to me when
heard the big boy just below me whis
pering, apparently to himself, but loud
. enough for me to hear, '29, 80, 49,
FINALLY the pupil above me failed
, to answer correctly, and then it was my
/ turn.
! well, Willie, said the teacher
! let's see if you know the answer. Come
now, be prompt.
~ cooked my head up proudly on on
i, side, cast triumphant look at thos
: who had fallen down on the problem
> and said, so that everybody in th
> schoolroom could hear me:
Twenty -nineP
i Next How many are Is aud
and 8?
K AYR said the big boy below me
l. with look OF supreme contempt at til
e rest Of us, BOT
o "That was what had figured 1t
y be- myself, aud when the teacher sal
correct l wanted to fight.
r II didn't assault him, but made U
n my mind right there and then to Deepen
- on my own judgment in the future, an
a. ever since then when | have had an.
i thing to do and had figured out what
= considered the best way to do IL ha'
> gone ahead, remembering, when Peep
criticised or tried to throw me off Il
track, how that big boy made fool
a ME in the mental arithmetic class.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08
OverruIed In Rhyme,

In a Georgia court not long since q
case involving jaokass came on for
trial. The attorneys after indulging in
fine frenzy entered the following in
spired motion on the docket:
IL the court will consent, we will take up a
case;
It treats not of section, country or race;
# Is Of no interest to any, be 1t ladies' or Lass
It begins and it ends with humble jackass
Thereupon the judge, hastily sum
moning his muse to his assistance, en-
tered up the following order:
This case coming on this day to be heard
| Considered by the court to be quite absurd).
| And the motion herein the court doth decide
To be hereby overruled and denied.
| And the movers thereof shall not be exempt
| From q fine Of one dollar each for contempt
Wherein, until paid, the court further passes,
As sentence, that they be deemed said jack
asses.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08
originator of spectacies

NJ. Spoon. In his Reeherehes Curl
euses d'Antlque, fixes the date of spec
tacles between the years 1850 and 1911,
and SAYS that Alexandra de Spina.
having seen n pair made by some other
person, discovered the secret. and made
II nublIc. Italian antiquarians say that
the person was Salyino. who died In
,3lS. and quotes from an ancient
manuscript his eit.taph. which says
"Here lies Salvino Arnota de Armid
If Florence. the inventor of spectacles
Nav God pardon his sins"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season your ieet feel swollen, ner-
yous and uncomfortable. If you have
smarting feet OF tight shoes, try Aliens
Foot Ease. Ii rests and comforts; makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and sweating
feet, busters and calous spots. Relieves
corns and bunions of all pain and is a GER
tain cure for Chiiblains. sweating, damp or
frosted feet. We have over thirty thousand
testimonials. Try it to-day. sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for. 25c. frial
package FREE. Address, Allen 5. Ohm
sted, lie Roy, n. Y.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08
A remnersnce rh.rs. Qucncher.

Rev. George Charles, the clerical sec
rotary of the Church of England Tenn
nerance Society in the Diocese of Can
terbury. states that the best 'sustainer
and thirst Quencher" he knows of is
made of this formula: -Four ounces
of white oatmeal -four, six ounces OF
lump sugar, and the juice of one lemon
Pour one gallon of boiling water upon
it in large jar. Drink when cool. II
is best made overnight for the mex
dav."
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
CHtArrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY Il CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions,
and financially able to carry out any obligation
made by their firm.
WEST &'rKUAx, Wholesale Druggists Toledo, o.
WALDING, kINNAN 4 MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists Toledo, D,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

Theaters in Spain have no pro-
grammes. A bill i'll the lobby sometimes
gives the cast. but most of the actors
remain unknown by name. The curtain
is devoted to advertisements, and in
Madrid theaters advertising cards are
affixed with the numbers on the back Of
each scat
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08
TIE AMERICAN BOY" BATALE-
SHIP.

Every American hopes our school boys
will succeed in their efforts TO raise =, Co.,
40 To be used in binding battltship. 1t
costs great sums 10 build wsrship, but you
can build up your health with llostetier's
stomach bitters At small expense. This
remedy is for all stomach, liver and bowel
disorders.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08
saves Time and Money.

1t is delightful weather to breathe
fresh, invigorating air, but take care OF
Lumbago, or else st. Jacobs Oil must
take care OF it and cure it promptly. 1t
saves time and money.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08
Avoid the Night Air.

Avoid the night air when damp and
cold, and you will often avoid having
Neuralgia, but st, Jacobs Oil will cure
it no matter what is the cause and no
matter how long it has continued.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

st. Patrick's Day In the Morning
is really the air of an Irish jig 1t had
no words. Doggerel verses had been
written to the air, one set beginning,
POTATOES aud fish is very good dish
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08
Basy Work.

Too much exercise leaves one prey
10 soreness and stiffness, but it is easy
work for st. Jacobs Oil to get the
muscles back into proper shape and
cure the distress.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

No household is complete without
bottle of the famous Jesse Moore Whiskey,
II is q pure and wholesome stimulant rec
commended by all physicians. Don't neg
lect this necessity.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

''De trouble bout advice, said I'm
Gle Eben. lis dat de man who has made
sho huff success in life is gin rally toe
busy ter stop an give lessons. Wash
ington Star.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08
Not a Filler.

First Member Musical Committee
Does the new sopranos voice fill the
church?
Second Member-H Hardly. The ushers
tell me there are always vacant seats in
the gallery. Detroit Journal
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

When coming to San Francisco go to
BROOKLYN Hotel, 2Os-2l2 Bush street. Ann
erican or European plan. Room and board
xI.OO TO $50 per day; rooms 90 cents to
$l.OO per day; single meals 20 cents. Free
coach. Chas. Montgomery.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

When man once thoroughly under,
stands the ins and outs Of horse-racing
has seldom seen At the track.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08
PERIODS OF PAIN.

Menstruation, the balance wheel Of
woman's life, is also the bane OF exist
ence to many because il means time Of
great suffering.
While no woman is entirely free from
periodical pain, it does not seem 70 have
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

''If Won pass your college examinations
I'll nav ali your debts "Why, uncle, do
YOU want me to work for the benefit OF my
creditors?n
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

The republic of Guatemala has over
is, 600 saloons and taverns In the ooun-
try districts there is one to every 50 in
habitants in the towns one to every o..
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

There is ole thing about the folding
bed that impresses us forcibly-it has
such frank. open way of shutting mp
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

Probably the tide has something to
do with the number OF knots made py
a vessel
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

whats the matter with Nora" 81 Sc.
cured her from that mutual-help office, and
she claims that ought to do hall her work.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

why is marriage such a serious step,
wonder2" Because you then come to 4
pass where you can no longer go single file. ,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

A great event in every woman's life
Is when she goes on Visit ana leaves
her baby for the first time.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

Piso's Cure for Consumption is our only
medicine for coughs and colds.-Mrs. q.
Beltz, 439 Sth ave, Denver, COL, Nov.S, '95.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08
TRY ALIENS FOOr-EAsE.

"My wife and take turns paying the
gas bills" ''How does il work ?" Doesn't
work at all; it is always my turn.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

rlYe Permanently Cured. No fits or nervousness
rlIO GfIer first days use of DR.. Kline s Great
tie and treatise DR.. X. H. KLINE. Ltd, $50 Arch
81, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

For every mistake of your own that
you notice, you make a dozen that you
are never aware Of
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08

If a girl has them. she puts on her
furs the next day after she diseards
shirt waists.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08
HOw's THIsg

"What is a hero?'' "a man who takes
a cold bath every morning"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-08
To Cure n Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund money ii IL fails to cure, 25c.
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SAN FRANCISCO. Cat
LeUKsyILLE. Ky. NM YORK. n. Y.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-04
"oH, ! DUNNO"

tindy's hairs MI curly tangles, en- her eyes
ee deep en- gray,
En- they allus seems er-dreamin' en- er-
gain far away AZ
Wen SEES: "Say, Indy. darlin', shell I
stay er shell got"
En- she looks at me er-smilin' en- she SEES:
"Oh, dunno!''
Now, she knows es I'm er-lovin' her fer
years en- years en- years,
But she keeps me hesitatin' between my
doubts en- fears,
En- I'm gettin' pale en- peaked, en- cts
jes' frum frettin' so
Ovur Indy weth her laughin' en- or
sayin': II dunno"
T'other night we cum frum meetin', en-
asks her fer kiss,
En- tells her she's so many tibet er few
she'll never miss;
En- she looks up kinder shy-like en- she
whispers sorter low:
Jim, I'D ruther tibet yer wouldn't, but
er-well-oh, I dunno"
Then I SEES: "Now, see here, Indy, I'm err
wantin' yer ter state
Ell yer thinks yer'll ever love me, en- eft
he'd better wait,
Fer I'm tired Nv this foolin', en- wants to
he yer beau,
En- I'd like ter hear yer sayin' suthin' else
but I dunno!"
Then I puts my arms around her, en-
holds her close en- tight.
En- the stars away up yander seems err
winkin' ct tn sight,
Els she murmurs sof en- family, weth tn
words er-comin' slow:
Jim, I never loved no other!' Then I
SEES: "Oh, I dunno!"
IN Y. Truth,