Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-11-17
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Pottsville, Pa. Nov. 15.-The horse
disease is becoming general throughout
the coal regions. Shipment of coal by
canal from Schuylkill has been suspend
ed, the mules being affected.
New York, Nov. 15.-Congratulatory
messages have been exchanged between
the Mayors of Adelaide, Australia, and
New York upon the completion of tele-
graphic communication.
Col. Mcdaniel offers to match his sta
ble in three races against any horses in
the world, to name at post two, three
and four mile heats, for ten or twenty
thousand dollars each race. Races to
be run over Saratoga course any time
between the 18th of July and 1st Of Sep
tember next.
Aspecial to the Post, from Washington,
says delegation of prominent Philadel-
-phia politicians, headed by Senator Cam
eron aud Gov. Hartranft, waited on the
President this morning and asked the ap-
pointment of Fairnan AS Postmaster Of
Philadelphia. The President said he
had committed himself to civil service
reform and the Republican party in its
national platform had declared in its
favor. Whenever it was possible to se-
cure good appointments under the civil
service he felt it his public duty to make
selections accordingly; would endeavor
to reward efficiency on the part of sub
ordinates in positions of public trust, but
when it should appear that he could Sc
cure better appointments by going out
side the civil service, then he would not
hesitate to do so. In the present case
NJ Eoirp,op
highly recommended in every way as
qualified for the position, and it was not
denied that by his appointment Govern
ment would secure q faithful officer.
Under these circumstances he felt he
could not do otherwise than promote
Fairman to the place made vacant.
Washington, Nov ia series of we'll
defined gold bearing veins have been dis
covered near Kelly's Ford. Virginia, five
miles from Rappahannock Station. The
surface rock is gold-beariug quartz, and
yields from $50 to 800 per ton. Three
tunnels are now being worked through
rich rock, and everything gives evidence
of permanency.
Boston, Nov. 15.-The site of old Fort
Hill is the scene of active building opera
tions, half dozen wooden structures be-
ing already finished or in process of erec-
ton.
Rochester, Nov. 15.-Warrants have
been issued by the U. 5 Commi Isl )ntr
for the arrest Of Susan B. Anthony and
IA other females who voted at the late
election. They will probably be brought
into Court next week..
st. Louis, Nov. 15.-The Board of d.
rectors of the Merchants Exchange urge
the City Council to increase the efficiency
of the Fire Department.
Cincinnati, Nov. 15.-The horse mala-
dy is more serious. Business is largely
suspended. OK and mule teams are plen-
ty, and there is not horse in the streets
this evening.
The Board Of Councilmen adopted, to-
day, resolution directing the Law Com
missioner and City Solicitor to report an
ordinance for the safer construction of
houses against fire, and the prevention
OF Nansard roofs as now constructed
here.
Philadelphia. Nov. 15.--Several thous-
and dollars were subscribed this afternoon
to aid the Boston sufferers.
The epizootic is spreading throughout
the State. 7h'A
Evansville, Ind, Nov. 15.-The cele-
brated Barnes Will Case, involving seven
hundred thousand dollars. is decided
against admitting to probate.
Little Rock, Ark, Nov. 15.-Returns,
official and unofficial, from every county
In the State, give Baxter, for Governor,
majority Of over 700.
Memphis, Nov. ia serious accident
Is sreported on the Memphis and Little
hock Railroad, to-day, near Duvall' s
Bluffs, by which the engineer and several
Others were killed and the train badly
damaged. 11