Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-06-21
MEXICAN WAR vETERaNs-More than

qur'er OF century has passed since the
SURFING scenes OF the Mexican War passed
into hlstory-adding bright page in the
ANIMALS OF American valor and intre-
pedity. Many of the heroes of that
eventful struggle have glided down the
river of time and been emptied into the
ocean OF eternity. OF these who remain
not few are in their declining years !:
yet many are still in the vigor of man
hood. Some of those are now citizens
OF Phoebe and vicinity, but as they have
no organization in this place, we are
unable to give the names of all at this
time. We may mention. however. the
names OF Judge George G. Berry, ]. r.
van Hagan, Benz. +. Marshall, Thomas
andrews, VIM. +. German, GEORGE w
Wambold and George Elkins, besides a
man by the name of Hunt, who came to
California with Stevensons regiment.
out who for some time has been an in
mate OF the County Hospital. Every
heart warns when contemplating the
services of the Mexican War Veterans.
IL was through their valor that the yery
territory We now occupy was ACQUIRED
ana made part of the American Union.
Inc propriety of assigning these veterans
OF the Mexican war distinct position in
the procession on the Fourth Of july has
suggested itself to the Committee of
Arrangements, and we are authorized bv
the Chairman of that Committee To re,
quest all Mexican War Veterans 10 renort
Their names and regiment to him at the
RECORD office, or to the Grand Marshal
at the Sheriff's office, that they NAV be
assigned to position in the procession
commensurate with their services in the
struggle which made Nevada a part of
the American Union,
HANLEY's New TBEArER.-Tbe n,nar
story of Armory Hall building. on
Meadow Valley street, will TODAY be
ready for theatrical representations,
The stage is 2Ox14 feet, with an arch -
feet high. The auditorium is about 40
feet deep, with capacity for about $50
chairs. Raised seats fill the remainder
OF the hall, affording accommodations
Tor 2oo persons. Those in the rear are
elevated about six feet, affordipg good
view OF the stage. There are also five
private boxes on the sides in the rear of
the hall. The drop curtain is of heavy
green baize l5xl1 feet in dimensions.
The painter is R. G.. Schofeld. The
plastering cornice work, mouldinos
etc.. cost about "a, 500. The stage and
hall will be lighted with SO kerosene
lamps. In the rear of the hall is the
dressing room. The CONVERSION of this
hall into theater has cost between
"a, 600 and 5000, and altogether re-
fleets much credit upon Captain Hapley.
The Bella Bird Troupe give their first
entertainment this evening.
OPENING NIGHT.-After several post
ponements-unavoidable, howeyer-the
Bella Bird Troupe will give their first
entertainment in Phoebe this evening at
Hanlys new theater The piece Sc
lected for the occasion is the charming
tive-act comedy of "Fanchon, the
Cricket" Carrie Carter appears as Fan
chon, AND Bella Bird as Old Fadet: other
characters by different members of the
Company. From the reputation the
members of this troupe bear in other
places, the theater-goers of Phoebe may
rightly expect treat tonight. Seats
can be secured at the box office, in the
hall, after 10 O'Clock this morning.
SUIT FOR DAMAGEs.-J. j. Davis and
Eliza Lawson have entered suit in the
District Court against the Floral Springs
Water Company, claiming damages in
the sum of $500. The plaintiffs allege
in their complaint that they were in the
quiet and lawful possession of n certain
piece OF property on the Hamilton road
known as Four-mile Wells, and that de-
PENDANTS by force violently elected plain
tiffs. Therefore they claim restitution
of the premises and damages in the sum
oEs5O0.
DISTRICT CouRT.-Yesterday morning
this Court met at the usuai hour. The
argument in the case of the Raymond a.
Ely VS.. the Hermes, in consequence of
the illness of one of the counsel in the
case, was postponed, and the Court ad-
journed until 10 o'clock this morning.
The argument will be resumed this morn
ing. "A
ATTACHMENT SUrT.-A deputy Sheriff
of this county few days ago, armed
with writ of attachment, seized upon
two wagons and fourteen yoke of oxen,
to satisfy debt contracted in Elko
county. The oxen were taken to Bull
lionville in charge of an officer, and are
there being pastured pending the issue
of the suit which has been instituted,
FOURTH OF JULY.-The Committee of
Arrangements have selected w. S. Travis
as Grand Marshal. His proclamation
will be found in our columns this morn
ing, inviting all organizations and citi-
zens generally to participate in the cele-
bration. A meeting of Fourth of July
Committees will be held at the Palace
Club Rooms, Sunday evening, to hear
reports Of Committees.
HIaH WINDs.-Old Boreas was on the
war path again yesterday, driving clouds
of dust through the streets, and occas-
ionally lifting hat playfully from the
head Of the wearer and hurting it ener-
getically through the air. A gentle
zephyr is not to be dispised during this
hot weather, but we had too much of it
yesterday.
On Sunday next, June 22d, S. c.
Barnes will have for sale at Boone &
Dolman's corral, forty head Of fine sad
die and buggy horses. This is the last
chance. ALI that are not sold will be
sent away to ranch. je2l-3t'
The entertainment at the theater on
Tuesday evening will close at 10 o'clock,
in order that those who attend the
theater may also attend the Masonic