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Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-09-07


Nor FIaHTINa COMMUNITY. On Sun
day at the meeting held for the purpose
Of sending assistance to the people
living in Spring Valley, W. W. Bishop
in his remarks came to the conclusion
that i've were not fighting commu-
nifty" from the fact that the committee
appointed for the purpose was unable to
procure sufficient number of arms for
those volunteering their services. In fact
all were surprised at our condition in
that respect. At the present time band
of Indians could swoop down upon US
and "gobble up the entire town, unless
we were able to stand them off with clubs
and few six-shooters. So after all the
reputation Phoebe has earned for itself
in the past now exists only in name.
There was time when there was no
lack of arms of superior quality, but
they have been taken out of the town
gradually by every prospecting party
leaving and have never been returned.
The following dispatch was received
BY the County Commissioners on Mon
day about 2 p. M; "Elko, September 8.
1875. d. A. Fulks, Commissioner: The
state has no arms do the best you can
l am informed that troops leave San
francisco tomorrow for the scene Of &C.
ton. l.. r. Bradley, Governor. In
accordance with the above and the num-
erous other requests for assistance the
County Commissioners have furnished
supplies to the extent of their ability and
sent forward what men they possibly
could gather.
On Monday morning the following dis.
patch came to the Sheriff's Office. to
Andy Fife, which Geo. Birdsall rece;ved
and Immediately issued the nece ssary
orders: "Carson, Sept. 6, 1875. ANDY
Fife: Do the best you can at once. You
have my full authority. L. r. Bradley
Governor.
The following freight was received in
thirteen wagons yesterday, forwarded
from Toano by T. +. Marx. L. Brown
Bullionville; D. G. Clark & Bro, Jacobs
4 Sultan. Phi. Felsenthal, Chas. Goe
dicke and F. w. Clute. The amount OF
freight is 80. 200 pounds. and the princi
pal portion was received by our heavy
dealers.
JOHN HUGHEs, partner OF the firm Of
Hughes & Ewing, blacksmiths, started
alone yesterday morning for the scene Of
conflict at Spring Valley. Mr.. Hughes
equipped man on Sunday and sent him
IN advance. He has son within foul
m!ies OF Clevelands ranch and is con
siderably worried about his safety.
HE County Commissioners of Lin
coin county adjourned their meeting yes
terday until to-day at the usual bonr n,
account OF their being engaged attend
Ing to fitting ont men, in sccordsno,
with Governor L. R. Bradley's dispatch
IHERE was rumor around town ,as
night that Pony Springs Station ri,
Sids OF Patterson, had been burned 5,
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-09-07

i Meadow Valley Street, now occupied ffES1
by J. j. Halpin. lWHi
For particulars inquire at the State Bank Of
Nevada. au2f-tf
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-09-07
BY TELEGR Pr!

SPECIAL To THE ProcHE DAILY RECORD.
BY WESTERN UNION LINE.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-09-07

oHKCK DRAWN BY F. W. CLUTE.
"A dsfed March 9th, 1875. on the Bank Of
ddsiifornie. San Francisco, California. In favor
of Reuben Alton. Tho said check 10 numbered
iee and drawn for $500. was lost In Piochs July
6th. 1876. All parties ase cautioned aoatns1 -.
GOtistinq said cheek % payment Hse -
stoppsd.. Iy51oo1
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-09-07

BOUND TO DIE.-When the news of the
suspension OF the Bank of California
reached certain citizen of Wadsworth
who by the way is small capitalist
having $500 in one of the Sacramento
banks, it struck dismay to his heart and
this fair land of sagebrrsh lost all his
charms TO him, so he decided to "shuffie
off," He suspended himself by rope,
but the moose slipped and let him fall
"kerfop" into a sagebrush. Frantic
with disappointment he got his pistol
and aimed at his head. His agitation
was SO great that he only grazed his ear.
Nothing daunted he swallowed some
poison, but the boys, who by this time
had got wind of these desperate acts.
and pumped him out. A razor, after.
ward applied, only cut light cash on
bis jaw. and now he walks the earth n
disappointed man. the joke of il all ia
that even after he heard that not one of
the Sacramento banks had failed. he
wanted to die anyhow because the news
was 80 good. Too much wealth entirely.
he still lives-or at least was alive when
last heard from. Reno journal, Sep.
TENDER Cd.
TIMID SpEcULAToRs. A gentleman
who has visited Salt Lake city says that
never in his experience has he seen so
many half-hearted spectators together
as there are in Salt Lake now. Tbav
are from the Eastern and Middle States.
Men who have made a little money in a
lifelong struggle with grasshoppers.
army worms and hog raising, reading OF
bonanzas aud rich mines, they pack a
few thousand dollars in an old sack and
strike out for the setting sun, and be.
cause rich mine cannot be had for the
price OF work steer, they feel disguised
with the country, the people and them.
selves.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-22
THE Centennial Exposition.

When, few years ago, the idea Of q CEN
tennial commemoration Of the great act Of
independence first assumed definite form
and substance. no one doubted as to its pro-
priety and necessity. There could not have
been found man or woman, al least north Of
the Potomac, who had any misgivng on the
subject, and, even south Of that limit. over
tho territory which var had wasted, where
nature bad not wholly repaired the desolation
and time had not cured the physical and moral
wounds which war had inflicted, even tho
South locked to this prospective commemora-
ton Of "the happy oldon time" with hope
that il might be festival Of substantial
peace and reconciliation.
The only question. and that was only
topical and transient, which arose was as 70
locality We wanted il naturally enough, and
ve may admit thai il w had had It things
in tie way Of contributions out If our own
means would be different from what they are
But the logic Ct history, the power 81 as
ISOLATION was too great, and Philadelphia
rightly prevailed. 1t would have been rather
unoicturesque for New York to have
claimed, it u view Of the little she-we mean
the city-Gid tor independence. We are get
ting little ashamed Of celebrating Evacuation
Day, when, after six years undisturbed occu-
patton, the BT1tishers quietly moved away.
Philadelphia was not only the City Of indie
pendence but al has been well said, there
were more classic spots, more battles fought
witness Trenton, Princeton, Brandy wine,
II = VI
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spirit, viii always rank as enc Of the greatest
events Ia the history Of tho Catholic Church.
True il Is that under this Pope, who has done
50 much 70 build up Catholic doctrines, in
spire Catholic zeal and promote Catholic
unity, the temporal power has been lost ; and
what effect this loss may have on the future
fortunes Of the Church is a secret yelled by
Providence from human eyes. From the
point Of view Of statesmen the temporal
power will never be recovered, and if events
should justify this opinion great changes must
ultimately follow. But the hope Of recovering
the temporal power is not likely to be rein-
quished by the Catholics Of this generation
BY his selection Of the recently appointed
cardinals the Pope has doubtless imposed
the election of a successor who will continue
his unyielding policy, and nobody can foresee
what may result from the action Of Germany,
which tends 50 strongly to consolidate the
views and infame the zeal Of the Catholics Of
all countries. The present Pope will leave
the keys in momentous crisis OF the Church.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-22
the Riverside Avenue Improvement
Bill.

The Riverside Avenue Improvement bill has
passed the Assembly and is now in the hands
Of the Senate. An attempt is made on the
part of the Comptroller and his allies in the
policy Of suffocation to defeat it in the repub-
lican branch Of the Legislature. It's rejection
by the Senate would be as ipjudicious politi.
cally as it would be unjust to the large body
Of taxpayers and citizens interested in it's sue.
cess
Riverside avenue, as laid out under the act
Of 1867 was an avenue one hundred feet wide
between parallel lines. Under authority of
chapter $50 OF the Laws Of 1873 the westerly
line OF the avenue has been changed. This
was done so that the avenue could be treated
somewhat in the manner Of Park drive, and
as it is now laid out 1t conforms with the
natural topography Of the land, which greatly
increases its beauty, besides lessening the
cost Of its construction. These changes have
suggested the question whether the provisions
Of the act Of 1867 Tor the payment Of the cost
and assessment Of the improvement upon the
property benefited apply to the avenue IN its
present shape. The object of the present act
is simply TO remove such a difficulty, which,
if it really exists, is purely technical 1t
would be sufficient to declare that The law of
1867, which applied to Riverside avenue as
originally laid out should apply equally to
Riverside avenue as altered by the law of
1873, were it not that the present constitution
seems to forbid legislation in this form.
The total cost Of the avenue is estimated at
one million dollars, one-half of which is to be
assessed upon the property benefited. 1t
will not exceed that sum, and contrary state
ments are only made to aid in defeating the
bill 1t is untrue that the bill requires the
immediate completion of the work. 1t is left
in the same condition as all other streets and
avenues in the city. The object Of .
contrary statement is apparent. Thu
fact is that the bill is a simple act Of justice
The Riverside Park and avenue were origi-
nally laid out by the Commissioners of the Gen.
tral Park. very large number OF the property
owners objected to the improvement on &c
count Of the assessments it would necesstate;
but it was insisted on by Mr.. Green and others
who now oppose it as an indispensable por-
ton OF the general plan OF improvement and
development adopted Tor that section of the
island. The land was taken and the assesss
ment laid three years ago. The assessments
have generally been collected and the property
owners now naturally desire to soc an i'm
provement for which they have been assessed
over three million dollars carried out to con-
pletion, SO that they may begin to reap some
Of its benefits. Mr.. Green, who is now the
real opponent of the improvement, would be
as warmly in its favor as he ever was If he
could still control the work. 1t remains to
be seen whether the republican majority in
the Senate will deny this act Of justice to
large body Of taxpayers for the sake Of graft
flying the spleen and malice Of an individual
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-22
The Promised Balance sheet.

Some -four months ago Mayor Wickham in
formed the Common Council that he was not
II possession Of such information as suficed
to show the actual financial condition Of the
city, and he promised bis aid to the Aldermen
in any effort they might make to procure
satisfactory balance shee; up to December 81,
1874, showing exactly how much we owe and
what means we have to pay our debt. Three
months ago, or thereabouts, the Aldermen
called upon the Comptroller for such balance
sheet. 1t has never been forthcoming. We
know no more to-day than we did on the list
OF January last Of our actual financial cond-
ton. We are ignorant OF the disposition that
has been made Of unexpended balances of
appropriations, Of tho true amount Of claims
existing against the city, Of the money ex-
pended on useless litigation, Of the amount Of
taxes RENTED and uncollccted, and are with
out much other information which the people
have a right to possess. II Governor Tilden
has resolved, on personal and private con-
sideratons, to keep in Office an incompetent
obstinate and tricky financial officer, be
should at least insist that his accounts be laid
fully before the taxpayers, and that he shall
cease 70 resist and obsiruct Investigations az
his books and vouchers. 80 present the
Mayor, the Common Council and the people
are ignorant Of our true financial position.
They arc only permitted to know hat 1Ir.
Green has increased the bonded debt over
thirtY-fve million dollars in three years
that our annual taxation has risen to d rate Of
more than three per cent On the taxable prop
erty 81 the city; that We pay about nire mill
ion dollars d year for interest, and that an
indefinite amount II floating debt hangs over
tie heads 81 Tie taxpayers in addition. Con-
cealment and deception in financial matters
are inconsistent with honesty, and it Is the
duty 81 tie Governor 70 require the Comp
troller whom hc keeps ii oaicc = change mis-
secret and suspicious policy.
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may have been all right We only note the
fact that ii was so.

may have been all right We only note the
fact that it was 80.
Stu Congress did something in the right
direction. 1t authorized and required the Ex-
ecutive 70 reindorse the enterprise bya formal
invitation to foreign nations. We do the
President the justice TO say that no compul-
sion was necessary for him, and as to the
Secretary Of State-our New York Secretary
If at first he seemed more Suo to move slowly,
when he did net it was earnestly and grace
fully. Foreign nations were invited, and are
coming # we are only ready to receive them;
and are coming too, through this gateway Of
New York Nov, what is New York State
and city going to give to carry out trium-
phantly this great plan? The Concord-Lexing-
ton Centennial has sharply indicated the
enthusiasm which the greater event Of the
Fourth Of July, 1876, will evoke. Let it be
said, then, that New York has borne her
share Of the expense, and in proportion
worthy Of the Empire State.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-22
A New Judge or General Sessions.

The bill now before the Legislature, intro
duced by Mr. DAILY, Of this city, providing for
q new Judge Of the Court Of General Sessions
to hold the same rank as the Recorder ard to
be elected, like him, by the people, is better
expedient for promoting the prompt admins
tration Of criminal justice than the bill for
creating new criminal court. introduced last
week by Mr.. Waehner This new bill is
understood to have been drafted with the APP
probation and assistance of District Attorney
Phelps, and we trust it viii be passed without
serious opposition. The title Of the new
magistrate is to be County Judge. he is 10
be chosen for fourteen years at the next gen
eral election, and to have the same powers as
the Recorder and City Judge. After the
new law goes into effect on the 1st of Janu-
airy next two branches Of the Court or Gen
eral Sessions will be held each month, except
July and August, giving double the present
facilities for the administration OF criminal
justice. The bill also authorizes the appoint
ment Of an additional Assistant District Attor-
ney, and requires the Commissioner OF
Public Works TO provide proper accommoda-
tons for the court. Mr. Waehner's bill was
in the right direction, but this is better
measure. The fact that it has the support Of
District Attorney Phelps ought to be &C
cepted as proof both Of its necessity and its
eycallence
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-22
Rapid Transit ana the Legislature.


There are few things tne Legislature
ought to do for the city Of New York before it
adjourns, if it desires to leave behind it some
little favorable reputation at this end Of the
State. Il did well to defeat tho poultice pave
ment job but it should follow UP the good
work by providing for the proper requirement.
Of Fifth avenue in accordance with the
wishes Of the residents on the lire and
of the citizens generally, and shoald place
the avenue under the authority and care Of
the Park Department 1t should pass the bill
to provide for the removal OF telegraph poles
from the streets Of the city and to compel the
companies to lay their wires underground, rs
they are laid in European cities The compa-
MES, wealthy and greedy, viii resist the
change, because it will entail an outlay upon
them; but they can afford the expense and
the question is one between their interests
and the interests of the city. Above
all, it should pass some law giving u.s. under
the new constitutional provisions, some fair
prospect Of successfully initiating practical
rapid transit movement. This, above all
other New York measures, should have re-
ceived the earnest consideration Of the Legis-
lature, and if inaction prevails up to the close
Of the session the people will regard our
present representatives as dishonest or incom-
petent.
Credit is due to the citizens who arc agi-
tating the matter Of rapid transit, and there
is no doubt Of the advantage Of all their
movements, even if thor proceedings do pre-
sent some evidences OF inhermonlous views.
The public mind needs to be thoroughly
aroused to the Importance Of the subject and
to be kept aroused until practical result is
accomplished. 1t is unfortunate that the
main Juror for rapid transit is excited in bad
weather, when travel by the horse cars is in
terrupted or terribly trying and incon-
venient and after the Senators and Assembly,
men have been elected to the State
Legislature. AS soon as fine summer weather
arrives the discomfort Of the horse cars is
forgotten, and people lose sight Of the great
question that ought to be always before their
eyes. Our legislative representatives are
again chosen before the interruption Of travel
returns, and we forget to inquire into the one
all-important point-whether they are faithful
and competent advocates and supporters Of
rapid transit. 1t is to be hoped that the
popular movements now going on will not
only not be abandoned during the pleasant
weather, but that they will continue to be
pressed with vigor. at the same time we
need legislation on the subject, and if we do
not secure it at the hands of our present rep
resentatiyes il is to be hoped that none Of
them viii he sent hack TO Albany, at least
from this end OF the State.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-22
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.


General Sheridan arrived al Chicago yesterday
The battle OF Lexicon still RACES all over the
country.
Professor Francis Wayland, OF New Haven, Ia
registered at the Gisey House.
IL Is estimated that the proposed trip OF the
Prince OF Wales 10 India win cost el,e5o,oOo.
Congressman John o. whltehouse. OF POUCH
keepso. Is stopping at the Abcmarle Hotel.
Congressman William II. Barnum, or Connecti-
cut, IS again soourning al the Hoffman House.
Mile Emma FerrettI and Miss Kate Lockwood,
nieces OF Colonel Jerome p. Fellows are IN Paris.
Colonel Joseph 6. Audenried OF General sner.
mans stan has arrived at the Fiiih Avenue Hotel.
Congressman Elias W. Leavenworth OF syria
cuse arrived las evening ~ the s. Nicholas
Hotel.
colonies Eugene 3. Beaumont and Robert II.
nan. of west Point, arc CHARTERED at the St. James
Hotel.
Judge Advocate General Charles Hughes, OF
Governor Tnden's star. Is AZ the starlevant
House.
Beecner Is a good preacher, but the cross
examination EXHIBITS him a. the great American
fquirmcr.
Beecacr cannot remember any word or act OF all
his intercourse with Moulton which iustn.s the
use 3, the word "blacAmali.'
General 4. u. Calender ana Mijor +. ii. Parker,
or che ordnance department., Iultel states Army,
are al the Metropolitan Hotel
As victor Emmanuel and Francis Joseph voy.
AGED rom their respective capitals 10 meet one
another each consecratcd q statue.
m a Paris Sq,on:-"My motnernlaw is a furi
Gus monarchistn "Ahi then one naturally imag.
ines that you beIeve in the Rcpunuc.n
MF. BeCcher SAYS 'tne principal trouble in hls
congregation was ron the rumors circulated by
Mr. BoNcn.n But NOBODY calls "owen.
..seventy.nve dollars reward and no questions
askcd.- Parson Beecher would ike TO meet a
man or that sort inst now on those or any terms.
Bcecher did not believe IL was blackmail until
three years after Brother shearman and Lawyer
Tracy .'beat into him. that that was the name Of
It.
Germony Is about 70 have periodical called the
Apticrftic, especially devoted TO the service OF
authors who wish TO answer Objectionable re.
views.
Lord and Lady Massereene, or Ireland. who
have lust returned from SIX months tour OF toe
Urited states, have apartments at the windsor
Hotel.
Nes.rr. Maynard ana Ortn, Ambassadors IRON
the United states 10 Turkey and Austria. 70
specuvely sailed yesterday on the steamship
Russia
Perhaps the retirement 81 Delano IS due 70 the
same gentlemen whose objections once prevented
the President rom nominating him for Secretary
OF the treasury.
From tue visi: 81 Francis Joseph % Vienna Il
would appear that Italy regards such an enemy
a. me Emperor 81 Austria as more welcome than
such 2 friend Ell the Emperor q Prussia.
THc TcnDornc madness runs So high 10 Eocand
that Lady Raacliae-the cousin Kate Doughty OF
tac storr-has been compelled ~ leave eer resi-
deHce iii slaHorasaire in consequence 81 the brutal
impotence 81 the people near 81 enc lower classes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-22

BEAUTIES or TIE PoIIcE.-The ''best
police force in The world afforded the cid-
zens Of New York a specimen Of its pro-
fccncy IN one Of the most useful Of its
accomplishments on Tuesday last. IN officer
OF the force entered the station house "some-
what under the influence Of liquor" es the
sergeant in charge tcstiiies, and Immediately
proceeded to use his clab on tie head q 1
brother officer. Ills cxpertness with the wea-
pom enabled him to lay upon his victims
skull in four places before lis amusement
could be interered with. OF course the Com
1nissioncrs cannot 10 SO inconsistent an act a.
to discharge the pugnacious officer from the
force. They retain in the force q captain who
las expressed 10 the Board lis convection that
the police ought to use their clubs whenever
thev can find m excuse Tor So doing, and has
admitted thai he gives his own men instruc-
tions to keep their hands in by such practice.
They should make so able hand Is Officer
William Mahcr an inspector at least.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-22

TIL PkpsL FSvogs have visited Archbishop
Bayley, Of Baltimore. % inform him that lie
has been appointed by The Holy SEQ for the
honor Of conferring The scarlet 5sTresq upon
Cardinal McClOsl-cy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-22

The LOUISIANA AiUDp1E, which WIS supposed
b be At rest, turns up again iu "a new form.
United states Marshal Packard complains t-at
Ehe democrats have unseatcd four republican
members OF tn Legislature. - violation of
sbe coupromise. There's d chance for S6eri-
dan again.