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Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-21

RAPID TnAssIT.-An old proposition
has recently been brought under discus
sion once more. and may probably result
10 some tangible procedure. Every one
that has ever crossed the Atlantic knows
the misery OF from ten to fourteen days
of tossing and tumbling on the "briny."
The project looks TO shortening the voy-
age materially by: frat, building rail-
road line from New York and Boston to
tho Nova Scotia coast. and making that
the western point of debarkasion; run a
line of fast vessels devoted exclusively
to passengers. and built to make twenty
miles an hour. The conformation of the
Atlantic coast brings Nova Scotia greatly
nearer Liverpool than any of our Amori.
seaports. BY this plan IT is believed the
trip from shore to shore can be made in
four and one-half days. The thing looks
consistent, and il any OF our enterprisinp
American pushers take hold of the mat.
ter, they will surely make success OF il
or bust in the attempt.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-21

The Superintendent of the San Fran
cisco Mint has solved the costly water
problem. He doesn't propose to pay
5000 month for water and has started
to sink an Artesian well in the rear of
that institution with every prospect of
success
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-21

W. w. Belknap. formerly of keoknk,
Iowa, and now Secretary Of War, arrived
at Salt Lake City on Monday. the 18th.
He will make an extended visit to the
Yellowstone and Upper Missouri, return.
ing to Washington about September LIST
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-21

Frank Moulton says It's his fight now
and not Tilton's, and before no gets
'oroagh either Beccher or he will occupy
periarer's cell,
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-21

Bill Stokley, Mayor of Philadelphia
and head of the "ring" that rules that
city, thinks he will accept the Lord
Mayors invitation and 60 over to Lon
don to attend the annual banquet. Nc
one Of the guests will notice any mis-
take in the flavor of the ice-cream an.
quicker than he will; he made it ant
sold it for many years.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-21

Whatever doubts we may have enter
tanned in relation to the demise of Judge
Murphy, formerly of this place, now in
Panamint, were dispelled last night on
the receipt of the Panamint News of the
14th. 1t contains an eloquent Grafton
delivered by the Judge on the 9th inst,
and no one but live man with live
brain could get up such finished piece
OF oratory.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-21

The statement going the rounds to the
effect that Grant entirely neglects Wash
ington during the Summer months is
authoritatively denied by the Washing
ton Star. He sends Babcock, his trusty
henchman, over from Long Branch now
and then to draw his salary and see that
the furniture is busted at the White
House.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-21

Some of the local papers in General
I4ongstreet's native State have charged
that General with having been the cause
of tho Confederates losing the battle of
Gettysburg. He has accordingly applied
to Secretary Bristow to have access to
archives of the Rebellion in order to Oh
tain certain evidence and refute the
charge. The Secretary placed the neces-
sary documents at his disposal.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-21

The people of Pesth are Liszt-en-ing
to the great Abbe's playing. Daily
Alta.
He don't use Handel. but they do
say he is Mozart-ful.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-21


GoyERSMENT LAxIrY The recent de-
cislon Of the Court of Claims 10 the suit
between the Union Pacific Railroad
company and the United States. indi.
Gates pretty clearly how much better the
interests OF the railroad COMPANY were
hooked after than the interests Of tho
Government. The decision Of the Cam,
is. that all the right the Government 50.
cured by the acts giving help TO tue
company. is the right to keep as inter.
est one-half the compensation due the
company by the Government in the way
OF business. This interest does not be
come due till the railroad bonds mature
The decision couldn't be better for th
railroad company. bnt almost entirel
ignores the claims OF the Goverment.
illustrates, however, that in future in
case Of this kind the Government woul
do well to follow the example Of tina
great corporation and hire few men
shrewd, not oyer-scrupulous parties, 4
look after their interests and fight th.
opposite side with their own weapons.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-21

In speech made at Democratic
meeting in San Francisco, ON the night
Of the 14th inst, Irwin, the Guberna-
torial candidate. made the following re.
mark: "A high protective tariff and an
inflated paper currency has done more to
destroy the American commerce than all
the Esmmes that ever commanded Con.
fsdsrate pirates. This is correct in
general terms, but talk is getting to b.
90 very very cheap. Has Irwin and
Co. got any better plan to offer 7 1t is
always easier to cavil and find fault with
the existing state of things than to create
: better order OF circumstances.
Since 1862 113.074 Chinese have ar
ufvnd n San Ernnoinco.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-21

re- Basimess once OF the ProoHS Dali iL,
Rsoonp has been removed 70 Lynch,s BTU u,
Ruildiur. Lacour street, near Main. WIT asa
orderr Tor work will be attended 70 ~ VIZ
r 0onHsN.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-21
NEW TO-DAY.
A CARD.
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES.

PRUPUSALS fUR SUPfLlbS'
cEALED PROPOSALS, IN DUPL.
- cate, will be received at this once nntii -, :
o'clock NJ. of AUGUST SIXTEENTH, $50, ior
furnishing the following named supplies i9r
Indian Reservation in Southeast Nevada, SUD
jeet to the conditions hereinafter nained'
Bacon heavy clear Sides, coin rates per loe
pounds.
Beans (Bayo), coin rates per 100 lbs.
Beef, coin rates per 100 lbs.
Flour (self-rising, coin rates per ioo los, oop,
Sugar tcomraon brown, coin rates per ioo4'e'
Coffee tRio), coin rates per 100 IDS. ,oo A.
Salt lin small sacks), coin rates per lOo IDS
Soap good Washing, coin rates per ioo IoS'
Barley tgroundl, coin rates per ioo ioS'
CONDITIONS.
First--The duration Of the contract shall con-
tinue until June 80, 1876. and no longer. b.
Second-Bids will be received for supplies 70
be furnished by the contractors upon .le noaP
| River Reservation, Southeast NeVaaa, anu ~
| such quantities and at such time as the hsoa'
may designate; and all such supplies must pt
| furnished in such boxes cases or sacks as small
| insure the same against loss or damage 10 'he
Indian service. ,,
| Third-The aggregate OF supplies furnished
for any one month for the reservation shall no. no.
| exceed 900 lbs. Bacon. 1000 ID. Beans, IN
| lbs Coffee, 1900 lbs. Flour, 100 lbs SAT-, zot
lbs. Sugar. 100 IT'S. Soap, 1900 lbs. Barley OIL
| 1900 Tbs. Beef.
Fourth-All supplies must be of good mer
| charitable quality, and any found otherwise ane
condemned must be replaced without loss o.
time to the Government employees.
| Fifth-Bidders will specify coin rates per lU'
lbs. for each of the articles above named, delly
cred at the Agency. Moapa River Reservation
Southeast Nevada, and bids, to be entertained
must be for all of the kinds of supplies desig
! mated above.
Sixth-Payment to be made by U. S. lndial
Agent in drafts on Z. 8. Assistant Treasurer q
San Francisco, California.
Seyenth-Enveops containing proposals 10
supplies to be marked Proposals for Supplies,
and addressed to A. !. BARNES, Phoebe, Ne
vsda, and will be opened before three RESPONSE
BILE disinterested persons, on the day abov
mentioned Immediately after he expiration O
limit OF time for receiving bids.
Eighth The right is reserved to reject an
| and All bids. and no contract shall be held bino
ing on this Agency until approved by the Dc
partment of Indian Affairs at Washington
A. J. BARNES,
U. s. Indian Agent, Southeast Nevada,
July 10, 1875. Jyzi-to
|
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-21
Children between

Respectfully submitted,
SAMUEL r. kELLEY.
State Sup'i Puplic instructions.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-08-28
ADVICE TO YOsJNs LADIES.

Oh. Young woman never give your
hand in marriage TO a man who tampers
with strong drink, any more than you
would take hold of a basilisk ! You
would reform him by marriage, would
you? Never! I have seen the expert
ment ;ried often, and the women who
made the experiment, by marriage. OF
reforming man, some OF them are IN
the aims house and all the rest OF them
are wretched without any exception.
Reform him, will you? Why, where
one woman has succeeded in that eX-
pertinent there are five hundred women
buried in the ruins. Young woman, if
young man does not think enough OF
You to give up the wine cup, tell him
plainly that you will not contest for his
affections with so vile rival. Do not
be hasty to leave your fathers house i'll
such unseaworthy craft. They say chat
Captain Williams was drunk when he
drove the Atlantic on Mars head, and
look out how You trust yonr voyage OF
life in the hands Of an inebriate-The
rocks
say to the families of my congrega-
ton, Danish the wine cup from the table,
dash the breaker from your lips and in
the strength of God resolve that you
will no more have anything to do with
strong drink; for tell you now that
there is multitude Of you kept away
from Christ by intoxicating liquor, and
there are some Of you who profess to be
followers of Jesus, members of my
church, who are drinking little too
much. Though You have not gone far
in sin, though you may never have been
intoxicated, and | suppose you have not,
| know some of you have been drinking
too much, and so 1 ask you all to alb
stain. Come out on the side of the
christian religion. Let me tell you now,
no drunkard hath eternal life, and that
some of you are running all awful risk
of being drunkards. May the Lord God
Almighty save you, and me, and our
families, and this whole country from
the scathlng, scaldiug, blasting, ;nfu
ence of strong drink.-Taimage.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-08-28
who Are EsiclI"

Tha man with good firm health is
rich.
So is the man with clear consci-
ence.
So is the parent of vigorous chill
dren.
So is the editor of a good paper,
with big subscription list.
SO is the clergyman whose coat the
children pluck as he passes them by in
their play.
SO is the wife who las the whole OF
the heart Of a good husband.
So is the child who goes to sleep
with kiss on its lips and for whose
making a blessing await.
So is the maiden whose horizon is not
bounded by the coming man, but who
has purpose in life whether she meet
him or not.
SO is the young man who, laying his
hand on his heart, can say, Il have
treated every woman l ever met as l
should wish my sister treated by other
men.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-08-28
Takinsavote on Beecher.

AS train on the Lake Shore road
was coming into Detroit the other day
a long -geared man, who had been sleep
inc for two or three hours, suddenly
awoke, rose up, and after yawn and
stretch he took his plug hat in his
hand, held it out to one Of the passen-
gers, and remarked:
Lets vote on Beecher.
"Oh, go to thunder| growled the
man.
The tall man tore five or six leaves
from his memorandum book, wrote
sinnocent" on some and "guilty" on
the others, and started down the aisle.
"Madam," he said, as he approached
the nearest lady, "Td like to have you
vote one of these tickets Vote just as
YOUR conscience dictates, madam"
She refused to vote, and he dropped
ballot marked ''innocent" into the
hat, and passed to a mar who, over
come by the heat, had fallen asleep.
"Here you-what do you think OF
Beecher 2" he asked, shaking the sleep
er.
"Durn you, sir-durn you!" roared
the man as he sat mp.
(which way do you vote ?"
"G'way from me, or I'll mash the top
of your head down on to your collar
bone = yelled the aroused sleeper, lit
ing his big red fist.
The ballot-box man passed to boy
about ten years old, and inquired
Club, what do you think about
Beecher p
81 dunno" replied the boy ; father
said he'd lick me if said anything
about it.
A ballot of "guilty" was dropped into
the hat, and the man passed down to a
dreary-looking old chap, who was roll
ing a bit OF plug tobacco under his
tongue.
"Well, old friend, what do you think
of Beecher? was the inquiry.
The dreamy chap got up, tossed his
quid out of the window, and calmly
took the convasser by the throat and
iammed him over seat and hit HIM
twice on the chin. 1t was all over be-
fore anybody could interfere, and, as he
resumed his seat, he looked back at the
canvasser, who, halt stunned, was gaz-
ing around in the greatest astonishment,
and remarked:
81 promised my dying wife Id lick
the next man who said Beecher to me,
and now you keep away"
The canvasser pushed the dents out
of his plug hat, borrowed a pin to mend
his coat collar, tied wet handkerchief
around his throat, and sat down and
fell into such train of reflection that
the peanut boy had to speak to him four
times over before he was aroused
Detroit NelOs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-08-28
THE TEXAS FEJD.

Two DOCTORS FIGHT A DUEL WITH
BUTCHER KNIVES, AND END THEIR Quar-
REL WITH SHor-GuNs.-The Statesman,
of Austin, Texas, says: From Serbin
comes the news Of the finale of a fear
full tragedy, and we are able to gather
the following details in regard to it.
Drs. Mallette and Manning were both
practicing physicians in the same
neighborhood, and had been living
there for several years. Some little
professional jealousies sprang up be-
tween them, and Mallette, in time,
began to talk about the other doctor in
what was regarded as an unjustifiable
manner. He did not, as it is said, con-
fine his remarks about Manning in
professional capacity alone, but had
placed him in wrong social light be-
fore others, and had also indulged in
reflections upon the character of
near female relative Of Manning. Man.
ming finally called upon Mallette to
give an explanation of his course, which
resulted in an agreement between them
to fight. They went to store, selec-
ted each of them a butcher-knife and
then seeking an open place commenced
a work OF carnage. The knives in
their virgin purity did their work well,
but before either was mortally wounded,
they were separated, Malletle welter-
ing in bis gore, and Manning wreck
of his former self. Though separated,
and death, in Manning's case, appear
ing imminent, fearful vengeance was
mutually vowed upon the spot and faith
fully kept as the sequel shows. The
combatants. slowly recovered, from
their wounds. Manning's neck had
been almost severed from his body, and
in his recovery be became fearfully de-
formed, his head being drawn by the
severing of the muscles entirely out Of
its proper position. He went to the
town of Bolton in Bell county, while
convalescing, and remained there for a
few months. Time rolled on, and ven
geance demanded that the VOWS made
on the day OF the fight be fulfilled.
The forces Of attraction that were 10
bring these two men again together in
mortal combat were too great to with
stand, and Manning found himself, a
faw days ago, in the little town OF Ser
bin. Vengeance had claimed its re
ward; and no sooner had Manning be-
come quietly domiciled at his own home,
than the fierce Mallette loaded his gun
with deadly missiles, went in search of
Manning, aud followed him TO his own
door, where he made an attempt to kill
him, which resulted in the immediate
death of Mallette. Manning had not
forgotten themutual VOWS of vengeance,
and when Mallette made his appearance,
he too was fully prepared. Mallette
fell pierced through the heart with a
bullet, and a fierce and bloody vow was
fulfilled.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-08-28
THE LAST LOOK.

They say the years since last we met
Have wrought sac change in thee
That it were better to forget
Our youths fond history.
And yet fain would clasp that hand,
Would meet those eyes once more,
One moment by thy side would stand,
As have stood of yore.
They say the very tones that thrill'd
My heart, and dimm'd my eyes,
Now, by the cold worlds blighting child
L scarceMight recognize.
And yet long to hear thee speak,
Repeat some bygone strain, ..
Although the charm.i there should seek
Were listened to in vain.
1 would not wish the years rolled back,
Could such choice be mine,
Nor falter in the onward track,
Though severed far from thine.
But pilgrims may from hard-won height:
Receding homes survey,
And give sign of past delights,
Yet siShing-turn away.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-08-28

BREAKING UPA CRCUs.-Yankee Robin
sons great modern show has come to
grief in Chicago. $50 hands have not
been paid and they became ravenOus and
riotous for food. The police had to be
called out to control them. Other claims
were pressing, and attachments were
squclching the life ont of the concern.-
The Chicago Times says:
This noon the Sheriff made another at
tachment on the concern for $7,2l3,75 for
the benefit Of the Express Printing Com
pany of Rochester, y. Y, for show print
ING done. Shortly after grand coup d
etat took place, which created no little
excitement The last detachment covered
the remaining property. In this proper
ty were included twenty-five horses. All
Mt once these twenty-five horses, each
with a rider, emerged from the stables,
and under whip and spur the riders flour
ishing reyolvers and threatning to shoot
all who intcrfered with them headed for
the Dakota county line, some four miles
distant.
So sudden and unexpected was the
movement that all escaped. The process
sion of 1leeing horsemen was sight not
often exceeded in its ludicrous aspects.
Many of the riders were bareheaded.
Some were in their shirt-sleeves. Some
had saddles, while others were bareback.
Some of the horses were bridled, and 9TH
ers were guided with a haulter. Other
horses had parts Of harness on, and still
others some Sf the gay trappings of the
circus. All in all, it was procession not
exceeded in ridiculous surroundings ex-
cept bv the famous command of Shake
spears Falstaff. The remains of the pro-
perty, consistingOi the tents, some old
baggage wagons, and a lot of cheap stuff
going to make such show, has been hous-
ed by the sheriff for safe keeping, there
being rumors that the employees had
Threatened to burn it Tonight. Most of
the leading actors have left for the East,
though nearly one hundred employees are
still here penniless and depending on the
city and private charity for food.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-08-28

A Western man, during visit TO
New York city, thought he would i'm
prove a Sunday by hearing two or three
Of the most celebrated metropolitan
preachers He was disappointed. on
going to DR.. Chapin's, to find strang-
er occupying the pulpit, who gave out
for his text: Sand Simon Peters wife's
mother lay sick of fever" The ser
mon had no particular merit In the
afternoon he visited a Presbyterian
church, where, to his surprise, he heard
the same text announced. In the even
ing he betook himself to a Unitarian
house of worship, and to his disgust
heard the preachers text. "And Simon
Peter'swife's mother lay sick of fever"
The Western citizen relucted at further
eulightment as to the phases Of that
excellent woman's particular disease,
and departed. Next morning, crossing
on the ferry-boat, dense fog necessi-
tated constant ringing of the bell
Judge of our friends surprise when he
was accosted by one Of the reyerned
gentlemen whom he had heard the pre-
vious day with: ''Can you tell me,
sir, why the bell is rung 50 constantIyf'
Il think / can," was the reply. al
presume Simon Peters wife's mother is
dead, for heard in several churches
yesterday that she lay sick Of a fever"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-08-28

John Croft, postmaster at ScootsviTle.
New York State, won't have his salary
raised this year. lie was in the habit or
opening registered letters and they caught
him at it and registered him--on the Jail
books.
The 10th Of September Is fixed for the
next Adventist scare, bat. skepfics think
the earth Is too wet to burn for months
yet. The Adyentists, the Wheeling In
telligencer suggests, had better do what
the earth will not-dry up.
Shortly after ex-Presidemt Johnson's
trial he said to friend who was congrat-
ulating him on his narrow escape, Eyes,
and when die want 70 be buried quiet
ly, and hope the same wretehed set Of
scribblers who have just been writing me
down on impeachment won't be allowed
to write up the funeral.'
Three children picking berries near
Gaiteneau, Canada, were attacked and
killed by bear. Only the feet aud arms
Of one Of the children can be found:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-08-28
ssksErSEr.',

This simple little word of four let
tiers contains word of wisdom. Push
means business and energy and go
aheadativeness. 1t means strict atten-
ton to business, let that business be
whatever it may. 1t does not mean
growing and justling, and unfair advan-
tage taken of your fellow being, but it
means wide awake looking after every
opportunity to better yourself in an
honorable way.
The boys or girls who have push
in them, are bound to succeed. For
tune smiles on such, for they do not
loiter on the way, bat keeping their
eyes steadily on the goal, push on.
The scholar who resolves to push
his studies, wins his way to the front
rank. The girl who pushes on, is never
left behind.
Push is a valuable watchword-a
stirring incentive to enterprise. Then
do not let this word be mere sound,
bat push onward and upward the steep
hard hill of life. And do not forget
to push on in the better way, so that
when life is almost over, you will be
found still in the upward way-pushing
on to the better land.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-08-28

ABSENT MINDEDNEss WHICH CosT 81
.OO.-Last week agentleman and daugh-
ter, travelling east, entered the hotel
car for lunch just after leaving Owden,
U. T. At the table the daughter re-
moved several handsome rings from her
finger and handed them to her father
TO take care of until the lanch had been
disposed Of The gentleman took up
some chicken bones with the hand con-
tanning the rings. and in moment Of
absent -mindedness threw bones and
rings ont of the open window of the
car. The rings were valued at S1,7O0.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-08-28

tending parties. Ike Bolton who did
the killing, died natural death some
years ago. One after another the rest
were killedin alterations with eachother.
Finally Tom Dickens killed Wade Boil
ton, as before mentioned, by shooting
HIM down in front of Court Square.
Some months later Dickens was assas-
sinated while riding along the public
road, dozen miles or so from this city,
and near his home. A few months af-
ter that Tom Dickens, his son, while
trying to gather testimony to prosecute
the supposed murderers of his father,
let his loaded gun drop carelessly the
conclusion caused it to go off and send
the contents through his bosom, caus-
ing his death.
This was the last death by violence.
Since then several prominent members
of the family have died in the usual
way, and the survivors are in litigation
as to how the estate shall be divided.
Immense sums have been expended in
feeling attorneys in the civil suits since
the trial of Ike Bolton. Wade Bolton
gave to single member of his counsel
a plantation on the Tallahatchie river in
Mississippi, which cost him $4,000.
The place, however, failed to realize for
the attorney more than one-sixth of its
original cost.
The bloody feud having terminated,
the law contest will be likely to end
some day, and after that the heirs of the
estate will doubtless receive their re-
speciive shares, that is if anything re-
mains to Divide.