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The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
Deception in Insects.

In certain magazine some curious
stories of the deception to which in
sects resort are told. 1t says:
"Queerer still than the caterpillars
which pretend to be leaves or flowers
for the sake Of protection, are those
perfidious Brazilian spiders, which are
brilliantly colored with crimson and
purple, but double themselves up at
the base of leaf-stalks, so as to resem-
Bile fower-buds, and by this means
deceive the insects upon which they
prey
IAN Indian mantis, or preying in
sect, little less wicked, though no
less cruel than the spiders, deceives
the flies who come to his arms under
the false pretense of being a quiet
leaf, upon which they may light In
safety for rest and refreshment.
yet another abandoned member of
the same family, relying bodily upon
the resources of tropical nature, gets
itself up as a complete orchid, the
head and fangs being nodded in the
exact image of the beautiful blossom,
and the arms folding treacherously
around the unhappy insect which ven
lures to seek for honey in its decep-
tive jaws"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
colors In HARMONY.

Certain browns and pinks consort
most tremendously and with much dis.
tinction, but one must choose the right
shades. A pink broadcloth frock OF
creamy tea-rose tint, trimmed in
brown velvet, worn with brown furs
and big pink tulle hat trimmed with
brown plumes and a touch Of fur
around the big crown, excited much
enthusiasm at recent tea and the
color scheme should suggest charm
ing possibilities to any clever artist
in dress. The finish of skirt is three
applied bias tucks. A vest and collar
of brown velvet, with gold embroid.
cred line, fills in front of coat and the
belt around sides and back of coat is
cloth piped with brown velvet. The
,deep-turned cuffs are similarly treat
ed and fastened with two gold but
tons.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02

Dogs, as you know, are very clever,
and learn many knowing tricks, but |
think there are not many sharper than
Max, big black Newfoundland dog,
who belonged to a laborer named
Jake.
Jake used to work in the fields for
farmer. and his kind employer al
ways gave him pitcher of coffee for
lunch every day. After Jake finished
his meal, he gave the pitcher to Max.
and back the dog would run as fast
as he could and carry the empty jug
right into the kitchen to cook.
AS Jake drove cart he had trained
Max to open and close the gates for
him. The dog would lift the latch
with his nose, push the gate with his
forefeet and walk on his hind feet. AT.
ter the cart had passed through, Max
would follow and shut and latch the
gate in the same way.
Max was almost as good as a serv-
ant to his master, for he could always
find lost articles, and ran to get any
thing left behind. Sometimes, to test
Max, Jake would hide his hat or coat
in very secret place. But all that
was necessary was to say, Hi, Max,
go back for my hat" and, no matter
how safely it was hidden. the dog al.
ways found it.
Max had many other cute tricks,
such as sitting up, begging for apples,
shaking hands and even smoking a
pipe.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
Care Of street Gowns.

There's nothing which tends to
lengthen the life of a good street suit
so definitely as taking it of as soon
as you come in, brushing it and nut.
ting 1t away on its hanger. Lounging.
as you're bound to do In a measure
in your home, plays havoc with tailor.
ed clothes. It's rather a temptation
to sink into an easy chair when you
come in. just tired enough to enjoy the
prospect of idling for little while. but
those very times take the life out of
the sort of cloth that tailors sell, and
probably lays fine little creases which
result In incorrigible mussing. It's
rather a temptation, too, to hang II
up and postpone brushing and putting
away properly to a later time, when
you're rested, but 1t pays to do II
at the time, for dust should be got
rid of before 1t has time to settle into
the cloth and give 1t that dingy look
which mars so many otherwise good
looking suits, and careful hanging pre-
vents forming Of bad lines.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
Respect the Burden.

Once when Napoleon was coming
down steep and narrow path on the
slopes of st. Helena, his island pris
on, in company with party of ladies,
they encountered heavily laden and
laboring pack animal, driven by an
islander coming up. There was not
room for both parties to pass at the
same time. One of the ladies laugh
ingly ordered the pack driver to re-
move his beast out of the way, but
Napoleon, remarking, Respect the
burden, madame!" quickly stepped tc
one side to allow the patiently plod.
ding animal to pass. The burden, by
whomsoever borne, is to be respected.
The worker should have the right Of
way over the idler every time in
human society.-Zion's Herald.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
A Break In the Cable.

When break in submarine cable
occurs it is possible for it to be locat.
ed so that vessel may go directly to
the spot and make the necessary re-
pairs. That seems difficult PROPOSE
ton, but really 1t is quite simple. If
only the wire is broken, and not the
insulating covering. an artificial line
is built up on shore, and when that
artificial line absorbs exactly as much
electricity as the cable Jes, 1t is
known that the break Is. as far from
shore as the artificial line is long. II,
however, the covering of the wire is
broken, the current will flow freely
from the wire to the water, and the
strength of the current, the power of
the battery being known, will indicate
the electrical resistance, and hence
the length of the wire to the point of
breakage.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02

Avery disappointed girdle Of black
panne velvet hooks In the back. At
the top In the front. 1t is cut down and
two shallow points at the top in the
center. 1t is embroidered very light
~ around both edges in silver. and
silver medallions are appliqued on
each side Of the center front. there be-
ing three inches of the plain velvet
between these silver appliques. In
the back single large medallion hooks
over from side TO side, concealing the
joining of the belt at that point.
Still another girdle shows down the
center front a row of tiny French
bows OF velvet. each having a tiny
rhinestone buckle in its center. An.
other has little rosettes with silver
buttons as centers.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
Belts and Buckle.

Belts and buckles play an important
part in the dress question this season,
and certainly add greatly to the ap-
pearance of both indoor and outdoor
gowns. With the princess style as
popular as it is at present it might be
thought belts were of no Importance.
but II is not the only style of gown;
the empire and directorie are close RI
walls, and as for street gowns, belts
and buckles are almost a necessity.
A broad fitted and embroidered belt
is quite the feature of the newest fash
ions, so cut as to give long WASTED
effect without so exaggerated point
in front as was fashionable last year
Short at the sides and high in the
back gives better line to a short
figure.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
Unfinished and Finished view.
II Will Not Burn.

Who ever heard of muslin's not
burning when it is brought into con.
tact with fire? Every one knows that
muslin is the very easiest cloth to
burn, and yet under certain circum-
stances you can put piece of muslin
right on top of bed of live Goals
without its being even scorched. II
is an interesting phenomenon and we
advise you all to try it.
Just take a piece of metal which
has been highly polished-copper, for
instance-and bind the piece of mus.
lin around it as tightly as possible.
You can now place it on Goals at white
heat and blow them to keep them
aglow. Still the muslin will not burn
The reason for this seemingly remark
able fact is that copper is a good con.
ductor of heat, and all the heat from
the Goals passes directly into the cop
per, leaving the muslin uninjured.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02

The usual way is to build In the
bed joint on inside of wall a three.
eighths or half inch by three inch
wide strip of bond timber, allowing
1t to project out at least Y OF an inch,
so that the strapping will not touch
the blocks when being nailed on. The
strips are put In from 20 inches to 80
inches apart, according to the height
of the blocks, care being taken to
keep them plumb, and as nearly two
feet apart as the course will allow.
Lay them on blocks dry, and bed the
next course on top of them, as they
will not Jar or pull out when done in
this way. but If bedded in the mortar
they are liable to be loosened when
mailing to them. Plugging a well for
strapping is all right but more ex-
pensiye, as the joint has to be drilled
or dug out, and with the top OF the
barrel or sink slightly below the line
of the stream. This receptacle would
serve to catch the water. A pipe
from the bottom of the receptacle,
with a good fall to the house.. ought
to carry practically all of the water
which the spring furnishes.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
Simple Picture Frame.

First take piece of cardboard 6
inches long and inches wide, one
piece of colored paper the same size,
and another piece inches long and 5
inches wide. Paste the large piece on
the cardboard, turning the edges over
on the back and in the center cut a
hole the size and shape that you wish.
A heart or circle is the most desir-
able to fit picture in. Then paste
the smaller piece of paper over the
back of the frame, leaving a slit at
the top, through which to slip the pic
ture, fasten on hanger and the
frame is complete.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
To Make a Memorandum Book

To make a memorandum book take
two pieces Of cardboard 5k by 81
inches. Then cut two pieces Of gray
drawing paper by inches, and
paste them on the cardboard. Cut of
the corners so that they will look like
the covers -nf a book. Take a piece
OF linen (any eolor) 4 inches long and
S1k inches vide and paste the covers
together with it. leaving u inch at
the ends. Then take another piece of
linen " inch shorter and paste inside
the other, turning over and pasting
down the ends. Cut a piece of the
linen large enough to put a pencil
through when pasted, and paste 1t on
the inside of the cover 1 inch from the
outer edge. Make book of any kind
of writing paper and paste it in the
cover. When neatly made it will be
a very nice memorandum book.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
Chicken Mexican.

One chicken. two small onions; one
egg half a green pepper; two tea
spoons of salt; one teaspoon of spear.
mint; one small Glove Of garlic; one
teaspoon Of lard; three tablespoons Of
flour; one teaspoon of black pepper
Remove the meat from the bones
and chop very fine with the garlic,
one onion, and mint. Mix the other
ingredients, and roll in balls about the
size of pigeons egg. Mince the
other onion, fry 1t brown in a sauce
pan, add two quarts of boiling water.
drop in. and let them boil for an hour.
These may also be made of veal or
lamb.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
The Pancake Norman.

One of the delights of the children
in Japan is the pancake woman, who,
with her little brazier and it's copper
frying-pan, offers great attraction to
the urchins who gather round her
stall.
She is usually found on the corner
of the streets nearest the schools,
and when the boys and girls clatter
about in their wooden clogs and
satchels of books what more welcome
sight than the pancake woman wait
ing on the corner for them! With
bowl full of delicious batter, a ladle
and a eake-turner, she is ready for the
onslaught.
Her withered smile and wedding
tones, as well as the crisp smell of a
sample pancake baked on the griddle,
draw the hungry crowd.
For small coin worth one-tenth of
cent child may fry and turn his
own cakes and eat them fresh from
the griddle as he fries them. Happy
is he who comes with a stringful of
cash in his kimona sleeve and who
can fry and eat to his hearts content.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
She eIaaIss.


Sweet MARY is a charming girl.
Or so Augustus thinks.
She wears her golden hair a-curl
In fascinating kinks
But. o, win some one tell me why.
While stiH with life she higgles
And all its solemn moments fly,
She giggies?
1t matters not how dread the hour,
How grave its moments be;
While others tears fall like a shower
Sweet Mary says tie he!"
And there are others of her kind
For instance, young Miss Miggles,
Who when she needs to air her mind
Just CYCLES.
/ sat with Hamlet but last week,
The melancholy Dane
Brought tears to my unwonted cheek,
So sore his woe and pain.
ITO be o not to be,' he cried,
While Mary squirmed and wriggled.
And when ~ last poor Hamlet died
She gissled.
Within the solemn house of prayer,
AT function or pink tea;
Where Mary goes-yet. everywhere
She takes her te he he.
If laughte S due. or daughters not.
Her golden head she wiggles,
And, though there's pathos in the plot,
She CYCLES.
I've thought full oft Of Mary's case,
Along life's thorny road.
Why is her giggler out OF place?
And why does ii explode?
Is It because her thinks won't flow,
The while she writhes and wriggles?
] dare not say-I only know
She giggles.
San Francisco Call.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
Owed to March sklrts

At one of the leading houses in Par.
is one of the strongest features is bod.
ices of lace or mousseline dyed to
match skirts and tight-ftting boIeros
with which they are to be worn. These
bodices are masses of dainty needle.
work and are caught in at the waist
with wide belts. They are often Gu.
open at the neck to show small gimp
of white lace.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
Smart in the Extreme.

A stunning gown was worn by a
well known actress noted for her
smart dressing. 1t is deep purple chif-
fon broadcloth with stitched pieces
of same around bottom of skirt. The
chic little jacket is prettily trimmed
with heavily stitched bands of cloth
and shaped pieces of embroidery VIC
let silk, which also make the chemi-
settle and stock. Long suede gloves
in violet and ermine muff and turban
of violet French felt with white wings
complete most striking costume.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
INKS - -
ETOMHOU&WIyI5

Spar varnish is the liquid to use on
all furniture for out-of-door use, as
it is both weatherproof and lasting.
A few pieces of glue tucked into
the earth around house ferns and
palms will furnish the soil fertilizer in
an inoffensive manner.
The southern laundress ties a lump
of arrowroot in thick cotton cloth
and boils 1T with the fine white pieces
to give them dainty odor more de-
lightful than from sachet powder.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
strennth of la

Winter brings ice, and ice brings
skating, which makes the bearing
strength of ice a subject of interest.
A conservative estimate is as follows:
two inches in thickness will support a
man; four inches man on horse
back; five inches, an S0-pounder gun;
eight inches, battery of artillery
with carriages and horses attached;
ten inches, an innumerable multitude.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02

The first illustration shows tailor
made costume of striped cloth. The
skirt is made with group of stitched
plaits on each side of the front, and
is trimmed at the bottom with a
shaped band Of the material, the ends
turned up in front and fastened with
buttons. The short, half-fitting jacket
S also made with group of plaits on
each side OF the front. and shaped
bands from the border and the odd
yoke. The collar and cuffs are of Per
sian lamb. the latter finished at the
4 top with little plaitings OF silk match
lug the gown. The mum is also of Per
sian lamb. The other Is calling cos
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
Effective street Costume.

Rather SNOWY, but in good taste and
delightfully."- effective, is a model In
dark green broadcloth, and it is ad-
mirably appropriate for street cos
tune for the debutante. Applied
pieces of cloth trimmed with tiny gold
buttons and set ON bottom of skirt at
stated intervals, making a unique foot
finish. The short eton jacket is also
trimmed with cloth bands and buttons,
the former making the front lapels,
which open over a vest of dark tan
kid. The small revers at neck are
green velvet.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
Hats for sprinu.

AS to colors Of the hats which are
being worn now and will be worn,
the Millinery Trade Reviews Paris
correspondent says: Variety in color
Is a particular feature Of the new
straws and hair weaves. All the lead
ing series of shades adapted for the
season are represented, but particular
prominence is given to the new moss
and spring green's, and to the lower
toned pinks. to the orchid mauves,
sky and pale hyacinth colors, to the
bright light wood browns and the
lightest Of terra cottas.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
Lunas and the Atmosphere.

A physician writes of the effect of
London's smoky atmosphere upon the
human lungs: THE coal miners lung
is black. the lung Of the Eskimo is a
pearly white, the lung Of the Londoner
is a rich gray. Natural selection
evolves beings adapted to meet all
sorts of natural circumstances-among
which carbon laden atmosphere is
not included. Such an atmosphere is
a product of mans own stupidity and
nature has had no chance Of protect.
ing him against its consequences"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02

tune of violet cloth. The new and
odd skirt is made with 10 cores mount.
ed to fitted hip-yoke. the cores or,
namented at the top with points of
velvet Of a little darker shade than
the cloth. The bolero is made and
trimmed to correspond. and is orna.
mented in front with passementerie
brandenburgs The knot. edge ana
girdle are OF velvet. the first orna-
mented with gold buckle. The col
lar and cravat are also OF velvet the
chemisette Of linen. The sleeves are
plated and draped and ornamanted
with points Of velvet. They ars IN.
ished with deep GUNS trimmed With
hands Of the material.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02

Some brands OF cement will not
stand the use of salt to prevent frost
to any extent without injuring the
strength of same. A better way is
to heat the gravel, either with steam
pipes running through the pile, or with
an old boiler laid on the ground and
covered with the gravel, will heat 1t
Then use hot water and by doing the
work In this way It viii set very quick
ly, and will not have to be protected
from the frost except covering fol-
short time. A little salt used when
mixing would not be Objectionable.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
railor.Mads coat and skIrt.

The tailor-made Of coat and Skin
TO be worn with differing fancy
Yblouses and bodices, maintains all of
Its modish consideration to remark.
able degree. One shows the short
Elton with just self-strappings and a
velvet collar for establishment and a
deep girdle Of panne velvet adds to
the smart effect. The skirt is one OF
those extreme patterns with inverted
and well-nigh invisible plaits on the
hips and Just overlapping rows of
strapping on the hem for trimming.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
History Of Our Cent.

The cent was first proposed by on
own Robert Morris, the great financieI
of the revolution, and was named By
Jefferson two years after 1t began
to make its appearance from the mint
in 1892. 1t bore the head of Washing
ton on one side, and thirteen links on
the other. The French revolution
soon created rage for French ideas
in America, which put on the cent
instead of the head of the Goddess of
Liberty-a French liberty. with neck
thrust forward and flowing locks. The
chain on the reverse side was els
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02

If there are no flowers for the table.
break on few Of the finer sprays Of
the Boston fern. arrange loosely in
low glass bowl with water, and the
delicate green sprays win last for
week and make dainty centerpiece.
A glue which will resist the action
OF water is made by boiling half
pound of common glue in one quart of
skinned milk. Another method Is
to soak the glue till soft in cold water.
and then to dissolve it on the stove in
linseed oil.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
Cross Section.

sand and one part cement. For the
woodwork there will be required:
pieces, 2 inches by inches by 10
feet.
Is pieces. 2 inches by inches by IL
feet.
so feet lineal. inch by inches sur.
faced.
so feet lineal inch by 4 inches sur
faced.
so feet lineal inch by inches sur.
faced.
It's feet sheathing.
One door and frame feet by feet
6 inches.
Tao men should put up the walls In
two days and do the carpenter work In
two days more.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
Be dolly and LAUGH.

II boysFsand girls knew what a
weapon a jolly laugh was they would
cultivate one. 1t really doesn't pay
to lose ones temper TO or to be cross.
Every one likes cheerful person and
bad humor flies before a smile. A
grouchy man will save his scolding
from the cheerful Office boy who tends
to business and the smiling girl has
the advantage OF the scowling per-
son. So cultivate the smile and prac-
tice the art of cheerfulness.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02

two or three months, The plant then
dies down to the root. but new shoots
come up and thus the plant lives on.
The hundred-year notion grew out of
the long time 1t takes the plant to ma.
ture in colder ATTITUDES. sometimes a
period Of seventy years. A liberal
construction Of the conditions. there
fore. would warrant the use of the
name century" for. in the growth of
a plant, seventy years seem a hun
dred.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02

For a wall built Of concrete under
a house 20 feet by rs feet high and
/ foot thick, with kitchen IL feet
by 10 feet. feet high and 1 foot
thick. there would be required the
following material: Portland cement
1914 barrels; gravel 16 yards; stone
filters. four yards; labor. men 3
days, or IL days in all. building the
stone wall. A wall one foot thick will
be SUFFICIENT to carry the size of
house mentioned, and the concrete
blocks can be laid on wall at any
level desired. Concrete for walls is
equally mixed eight parts gravel tc
one part Portland cement.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02
rhe Century PIant.

There is a widespread belief that
the so-called century plant got that
name from the fact that it blooms
only once in a hundred years. The
belief is erroneous, for In tropical
countries the ant natures in about
ten years, when 1t bears a crown Of
Greenish-yellow flowers. which lssl
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-02

placed by the olive wreath of peace,
but the French liberty was shortlived,
and so was the portrait on our cent.
The next head or figure that succeed
ed this-the staid classic dame with
a fllet around her hair-came into
fashion about thirty or forty years ago,
and her finely chiseled Grecian fea-
lures have been but slightly altered
by the lapse of time.