Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-06-24

OBSCENE LITERATURE.-We have re-
ceived from Hon. Clinton l.. Merriam of
New York copy of his speech in the
House on the bill for the suppression of
obscene literature, together with a copy
of the Act which passed both Houses
March /, 1873. The extent to which OBJ |
scene literature is sold and circulated, |
and the means adopted by dealers to
thrust such nefarious matter into private
families and schools is perfectly appall-
ing. Following is list of the articles
seized and destroyed by one active, zeal
GUS detective in the city of Brooklyn in
one years time: Obscene photographs,
stereoscopic and other pictures, more
than 1872, 900; obscene books and PAM
phlets, more than five tons obscene let
ter-press, in sheets, more than two tons;
sheets of impure songs, catalogues, hand
bills, etc., more than 81 200; obscene
microscopic watch and knife charms and
finger-rings, more than 5000; obscene
negative plates for printing photographs
and stereoscopic views, about 625; OBJ
scene engraved steel and copper-plates,
$50; obscene photographic stones de-
stroyed, 20; obscene wood-cut engrav-
ings, more than 500; stereotype plates
for printing obscene books, more than
five tons; obscene transparent playing
cards, $500 to 5000; obscene and i'm
moral rubber articles, over 5000; lead
moulds for manufacturing rubber goods,
twelve sets, or more than 700 pounds;
newspapers seized, about 4,600; letters
from all parts of the country, ordering
these goods, about 1900; names OF
dealers in account-books seized, about
5000; list of names in the hands Of deal
ers, that are sold as merchandise, to for
ward catalogues and circulars to, indie
pendent of letters and account-books,
seized, more than 1000; arrest Of deal
ers since October .. 1871, over so; pub
fishers, manufacturers and dealers dead
since March last, 6.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHns.-C. H. Stark
weather of Carson, hopes to have the
pleasure of establishing Lodge of the
Knights in Phoebe, and of the objects of
the Order says: A" 1t is founded on naught
but the purest and sincerest motives; its
aim is to alleviate the sufferings of a
brother, succor the unfortunate, zeal
ously watch at the bedside Of the sick,
soothe the dying pillow, perform the
last sad rites at the grave of brother,
offer consolation to the afflicted, and care
for the widow and orphan. Its name as
an Order, we are led to suppose, was
founded upon the tradition OF and what
transpired during the life of and between
those two great historic characters, Da.
mon and Pythias. The Order of knights
of Pythias now numbers nearly 1,00C
subordinate, thirty-two grand and one
supreme Lodge. with membership Of
nearly $50, 900. The work has Just be-
gun in this State. In March last there
was Lodge started in Virginia. Las
week sent an application for a dispen
sation to start one in Carson next month
and hope before the close of the veal
that this honorable Order will be il
every town of our State. Having hai
the experience of two years in this work
l shall be pleased at all times to answer
communications in regard to the same.
NARROW EscAPE.-A gentleman of thi
city made a narrow escape on Sunday
Learning that his family consisting o
wife and two small children-woulda AZ
rive on Sundays stage from Salt Lake
Mr.. Horst, of the New York Restaurant
hired carriage and u pair of horses anC
went out on the road beyond Rose Vale,
to meet them Mr.. Horst received hi
family, and with them in the carriag
started for Phoebe, but coming down tn
grade into the valley, it then being dark
the vehicle ran off an embankment an
was upset. Fortunately the team wa
! stopped before any great damage wa
done. Neither of the occupants Of tn
. vehicle received any particular injury. ]
was, however. a narrow escape, and W
congratulate Mr.. Horst upon the forum
ate turn of the affair. Mrs. Horst an
children have Just arrived from Chicago
and having joined the husband an
father here, will reside permanently il
Phoebe.
IMPORTED HoGs.-Pierson & Dame
, received, few days ago, from Chicago
, a boar and SOW of the Magee breed, an
a Luschier white boar. The first pa
are year old; the boar will weigh prol
ably 300 pounds, and tie SOW 200. I'll
| other boar is two years old, and wi
r weigh, when in good order, 400 pounds
, These hogs were brought from Chicas
4 to Lehi by rail, and thence to Phoebe |
. wagon, and arrived here in very GOO
$ condition. They cost $3.50, and wei
imported for the purpose of improvir
s the stock in this locality.
: THEArER.-- Last night another lars
!; and fashionable attendance greeted Mi
# Carrie Carter and the Company. I'll
:. excellent comedy of the Serious Fam
q ly'' was well played, and was followt
e by the farce of "Our GAL" which ga
e every satisfaction. We are glad to mott,
the engagement of Mr.. John Magui
9 with the Bella Bird Company. Being &
u old favorite with our play goers, he is
J desirable acquisition to the alrea6
J strong combination. Tonight "Tt
s. Nights in Bar-room" will be present,
for the first time in Phoebe.
n BASE BALL.-Thers was a game
base ball played on Sunday afternoon
front of Boone & Dolman's corral, {
lower Main street. There were nine co
testants on each side-the winning par
% scoring %, the opposite, 10. Balls al
D. hats arrived last evening from Salt LAX