Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-04-21

WASHINGTON, April ls.-The discussion
on the question of salaries OF treasury
clerks was resumed, finally becoming
political debate as to the comparative ex-
travagance and corruption OF Republi-
can and Democratic administrations,
withou. arriving at any decision in
the matter or doing anything with the
bill beyond the adoption of an amend
ment forbid ling the payment OF male
clerks more than female clerks for the
same work.
Nav YORK. April lS.-The Commits
sioners of Parks to-day discharged
thousand laborers, the fund being ex-
haustei.
Mayor Wells is asking contributions
from the citizens of New York Tor the
relief of the many thousands of families
in Louisiana who are ruined in fortune
and threatened with starvation by the
overflow Of the Mississippi
WASHINGTON, April 1s.-A resolution
was introduced in the House by Cox
to-day:
Resolved, By the Senate and House
of Representatives in Congress as
sembled, that the thanks Of Congress are
eminently due and are hereby rendered
to Sir Lambton Lorraine, commander Of
the British frigate Niobe, for his hu-
name and generous interposiion at San
tiago de Cuba, in protecting the lives OF
the survivors ofthe Virginius expedition,
and that the American people recognize
with admiration and gratitude his
prompt and emphatic admonition which
tended to arrest the progress of butchery,
and so long as heroism in defense OF
humanity is deemed worthy of honor,
the name Of the gallant officer should be
cherished.
The House to-day adopted a resolution
instructing the Committee on Civil Ser
vice Reform to inquire into the expedi-
ency of providing for the election of
postmasters by the people.
c, L. Evans, principal member of the
Evans Concrete Paving Company, testi-
fled before the District Investigating
Committee to-day that he did upwards
of a million dollars worth Of work in the
District and lost money in doing it,
principally on account Of having to take
his pay in certificates, on which he had
to submit to heavy discount. He en-
ployed W. W. Warden to settle his ac-
count with the Board of Public Works,
because Warden claimed to have great
influence with Magruder and Governor
He gave Warden a certain
interest in the contract for his services
Warden appeared and denied everything
Evans said. Chittenden was recalled
and subjected to long cross examina-
ton without any particular results.
BosToN. April 19.-The brig Arostook,
from Cuba, was wrecked last night on
Nanoil beach. The vessel and a cargo of
sugar were q total wreck. No lives We're
lost. She was insured
New YORK, April l9.-Sir Lambton
Lorraine declines, with thanks, public
reception.
This afternoon s,tetson, for many years
connected with the Aston House, died of
paralysis.
John Brougham is very ill. 1t is
feared that he may die.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, April 49, The
condition Of affairs are unchanged. Col.
Rose, the Government Commander, re-
fuses to interfere to protect citizens from
arrest. Brooks this evening issued q
proclamation, in which he stated that
the mob under Baxter must disperse
within "a hours or suffer the conse-
quences. Washington advices indicate
that Grant is favorable to Baxter.
ST, LOUIS, April 10 A special from
Barring Cross says Brooks is being rapid
ly reinforced and Baxter friends are not
enthusiastic.