Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-10-02
NEWS BY MAIL.


Washington special says the truth Of the
statement that Germany contemplated
the acquisition of Porto Rico is con-
firmed, and that Russia is fully advised
of the intention of Bismarck to acquire a
foothold in America, and with the as
surance that we will not permit the trans
fer of colonial possessions in America
from one foreign nation to another, it is
prepared to act with the United States in
the event that Germany intended to en-
| force her aspirations. The action OF
Russia, moreover, in sympathizing with
Carlist movements, and refusal on her
part to recognize Serrano. which fact is
duly affirmed by official dispatches re-
ceived here tonight, is regarded as an
omen of war, in which the United States
will necessarily be involved unless the
proposition laid down by President
Grant that European Governments hav-
ing colonial possessions in American
waters can no longer transfer them
from one power to another, should be
acquiesed in by England, Spain and Dem
mark.
BROOKLYN, Sept. 25. - At Plymouth
Church this evening was held the last
Friday evening prayer meeting of the
season. In announcing the fact, Asssis-
tant Pastor Halliday said that the con-
slant increase Of attendance had been a
source Of great encouragement and COM
fort both to him and the pastor.
CHEYENNE, Sept. 25.-The Cheyenne,
Boulder and Denver Telegraph Compa.
ny's line, has been completed from Dem
yer to this city and is worked in exclu.
sive connection with the Atlantic and
Pacific Telegraph Company. Offices on
this line have been opened at Fort Col
Inns, Colorado, Longmount, Colorado
and Denver, and additional offices viii
be shortly opened.
New York, Sept. 25.-The directors Of
the Rock Island Railroad declared 9
dividend to-day Of four per cent. paya
BILE Oct. 81.
DENVER, Sept. 25.-The fourth day Of
the Colorado Industrial Association
which has just closed, was most bril-
liant success. 1t is estimated that from
J eight to ten thousand persons were OF
the ground this afternoon. The display
OF ores, minerals and bullion was very
fine. All the departments made q very
creditable showing. The running race
t to-day, two-mile heats, best two in three
for purse Of $500, was won by Flust
in two straight heats. Time, $751; and
1858. The fair closes tomorrow.
SAN Francisco, Sept. 26.-The City Of
: Melbourne brings Honolulu dates Of Sep
TENDER 18th:
The papers OF Honolulu are urging
. action in the matter of reciprocity with
the United States.
The King has received letter of con.
graduation from Emperor Francis
Joseph. The Emperor says he will b.
glad to continue the friendly relations
existing between himself and the late
King. The Scout, with the Venus
> transit expedition on board, had arrived
She brings Sidney dates of August Goth
At Eden, the mail steamer Jeddah tool
fire. The mails and passengers were
: landed, and the ship scuttled. At las
( accounts two feet of water were in bel
r saloons, and the ship was lying upright
and in an easy position.
New YORK, Sept. 26.-Lake Weewana
pee, in New Jersey. has been bought by
Prusslans for $500, 200. The lake viii
. be divided into compartments, some fol
, the raising OF leeches, and the remainder
: for trout and salmon.
l SILVER Cry, Idaho, Sept. N.-The
: entire business portion of Placerville
Idaho, was consumed by fire on the
morning OF the 2lst inst. Fourteen
business houses, the Odd Fellows and
Templars Hall and many residences are
in ruins. The loss and insurance was
not known when our informant left, but
i6 very heavy, and as Winter is approach
ing much restitution and suffering
among the poorer classes inevitable.
New HAVEN, Sept. 27.-The Connecti-
cut Association Of Spiritualists held
three session in this city to-day. A
number of prominent Spiritualists were
present in attendance upon the meetings,
which are held in LOOMS Temple of
the MUSES.. The meeting to-day has
been characterized by great freedom of
speech. In the forenoon business
meeting was held, at which officers were
elected and the Constitution amended.
In the afternoon Miss Annie Hermann
and Mrs. Middlebrook spoke to large
audience. In the evening the hall was
crowded and the speakers were Anthony
Virgins, Of Salem, Mass; DR.. Storrer,
of Boston, and Victoria Woodruff
OMAHA, Sept. N.-The State Fair, to
be held here this week, promises to be
a great success. Over eight hundred
entries have already been made, or more
than eighteen times as many as at the
same relative date last year.
Dry CANYON, Sept. 28.-A shooting
afray occurred her at IL O'Clock last
night, between G. NJ. Brewer and Lou
Clark, Constables, each firing one shot.
Clark fell. shot in the right lung, and
the wound is likely to prove fatal.
Brewer is under arrest.
The new strikes in the Mono and Sill
yer Crown mines are good ones.
CHICAGO, Sept. 2S.-Tbe City Council
tonight ordered the engrossment OF an
ordinance appropriating 1864, 600 for the
purchase Of additional fire engines and
apparatus. The ordinance also intro
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