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Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07
FROM THE QUAKER CITY.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 23d.
EpIToR RECORD: The last letter being
from Palissde on my way home, and
having to see many relatives. delayed
me from writing to you sooner, but l
have tried to keep you posted on events
by sending you" dailies " and "week-
lies" relating to the various occurrences
that are transporting daily 10 the old
home Of franklin. On first landing in
Philadelphia it is by the Pennsylvania
Railroad, which enters the Centennial
grounds at Thirty.second and Market
streets, from which point q general but
very aim view of the buildings can be
obtained. For the information of
strangers, and especially readers Of the
RECORD. 1t 10 better to say right here
that as soon as you arrive. get all the in
formation you want by inquiries from
policemen, otherwise you will be liable
to be Hssced in every shape. The whole
ground is ono wild scene Of confusion,
traffic and excitement. Booths, stands.
baggage ofio.s, express offices and ga.
looms Of all kinds and qualities in and
around the grounds. Tue day after my
arrival, 1 called at Rowell's Pavilion.
and found that the RECORD was
arriving regularly and on file 10 good
style. Registered myself at the office and
then made visit to the Nevada quartz
mill. There seems to have been con-
siderable talk about this mill not run.
ming and its not being wall attended, but
Of the time Of my visit, which WAS in
the afternoon. everything was in full op.
peration and the mill crowded with WISH
tors, who were curious about the process
OF working ore. For the better informs.
tion Of some OF our country cousins 10
Nevada will state that the mill 10 situ-
ated on the south side Of Machinery
Hall, which will, in case Of visit, enable
them to find 1t without trouble. The
operators at the mill were all strangers
to your humble servant; Whitehill being
10 Nevada. The main talk now In Phil
adelphia, and in fact the various por-
tions Of the country through which !
passed, 10 in regard to our next Govern.
msnt ruler. whether he will be It'll.
der" or q =" Hayes" The general i'm
preston seems to be that New York State
will 90 Democratic and that Pennsyl.
vania will be carried by the Republicans
by over 5000 majority; but as q matter
of course the best informed cannot tel
until the votes are counted. The pres.
ent equinoctial storm is making 1t very
disagreeable for visitors to the city.
q.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07
Democratic Platform. Adopted At the
Democratic County Conven-
ton, held At Phoebe, Oc-
tober 9Th, 1870.

RESOLVED, That we indorse the platform I'D.
opted by the Democratic National Convention
held In St. Louis on the 26th OF June, 1875, and
pledge our enthusiastic support to the nomi-
nees of the Convention, Samuel J. Tilden for
President and Thomas A. Hendricks for Vice
President.
RESOLVED. That we heartily indorss the plat
form Of the Democratic State Convention held
In Virginia City on the 2Sth Of August 1875, and
pledge to the nominees Of the Convention our
hearty support.
RESOLVED, That we are opposed to any and
all sectariAn interference with our public
schools and school funds, and we are in favor
of such legislation only a. shall maintain the
public school fund intact for the maintenance
Of the public schools for all, uninhuenced and
untrammeled by any sect or sectariAn influence
for All time to come.
RESOLVED, That We are opposed to the eI.
emption Of bullion from taxation, and favor
such legislation only ~ shall subject all prop
erty, including the net proceeds OF the mines.
to Just taxation, and which shall be sufficient
to defray the necessary expenses Of the State,
county and municipal governments. honestly
and economically administered, with NO ex.
emption or special privileges to any.
RESOLVED. That we are in favor OF such . re-
duction Of the salaries and fees Of State, county
and municipal officials as IL consistent with the
public interest and welfare
RESOLVED, That we demand pledge Of our
nominees for the Senate and Assembly that they
secure such action cf the Legislature as shall
be proper and legal to influence the General
Government to so change anu modify the treaty
now existing with the Empire Of China, known
IS "Burlingame Treaty." as shall herea ter
efYectuslly aud forever prevent any further i'm.
migration Of Chinese to this coast And we call
upon every citizen and resident Of this coast
whether In office or otherwise, to use all lawful
means in his power to remove this NongoliAn
incubus from American enterprise and industry
RESOLVED, That we require . pledge Of our
nominees for the Senate and Assembly that, II
elected, they will At the earliest day practicable
take such steps and proceedings as are within
the constitutional powers Of the Legislature Of
this State, to influence Congress- to make the
silver dollar-Nevada's great staple-a legal
tender 10 an unlimited amount.
RESOLVED, That we denounee "a totally con
trary to the principles Of the constitution Of the
United States every attempt to prescribe OF
| ostracxe any portion Of our citizens on account
Of their religion or birth.
RkselvED, TAst every candidate SEEKING Z
nomination before this Convention shall sub
scribe to and indorse the foregoing resolutions
o7-te
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

The Democrats In this State appear to
be making still hunt. Not campaign
document. not: . speaker. nor even
poster, proolsiming the State
ticket. has yet appeared in Eastern
Nevada. This may be good campaign
policy. but We seriously doubt it, Eu'
reks Sentinel.
When dams give way, torrents gush
We yet have thirty days before the even
comes of. Both sides seem to be in the
same state OF apathy. or confidence.
Which is it?
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.

John Esssn dropped dead at Frank
town, Washoe county. on the 9th ult.
1t costs on an average 500 per
mile to build the Southern Pacific Rail-
road.
The temperature Of the water being
pumped out Of the Hale & Norcross
mine il 1870 deg. This comes out of the
l7O0-foot level.
The Carson Valley News contains the
particulars Of the fnal and irreparable
failure OF the old and well-known Genoa
business house of Johnson Il Blossom.
The amount Of the failure reaches $780,.
600.
Sing Sing Kung. Of the Chinese de.
partment, speaks brie tly. but to the
point, to the World correspondent. Says
be: " Much likes Melica. Costse muchee
money livee in Melica, costes little mon.
ey hvee Chilee. Chileeman mskee
muchee money in Mslica. Mclean man
makee d--n little money in Chilee."
A California paper thus apologies for
o lack OF local news: -" Our fiisds wild
pesse exclude our shortcubigs cd nswds
madden dis wedk. ads We hab had sudch
bad infuedza We couldn't fds ady. sd
if we had we wouldn't hab THE to wIids
id ub, ads our dose hAds kebs uds buddy
ali the tibe.
The work OF rebuilding the Catholic
Church OF Virginia City. Nevada. which
was ruined BY the great Ere is under way.
The new building will be larger than the
former Dimensions, by the addition Of
trAnsepts and porches; and will also
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

The San Francisco olergymen are agi-
tating the subject Of rest on Sunday.
Macauley, always an advocate for the
proper observance of Sunday. said once:
While industry is suspended, while
the pillow lies in the furrow, while
the exchange is silent while no smoke
ascends from the factory, q process is
going on quite as important to the wealth
Of nations Is any process which 10 per.
formed on more busy days. Man, tbs
machine OF all machines. the machine
compared with which all the conlrivanoei
ofths Waite and Arkwrights are worthless
isrepairing and winding up. SO that be re-
turns to his labors on the Monday with
clearer intellect. With liveler spirits, witt
renewed corporal viaor. Never will
believe that what makes q population
stronger and healthier and wiser and
better can ultimately make it poorer.
This is powerful secular argument.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

The Lyon County Republican Conven.
ton met last Saturday and made the fol.
lowing nominations: Senate, Theo. s.
Davenport; Assemblymen, P. D. Wright,
Il. Kennedy and G. Cleaver; Sheriff. r.
A. Cooke; Treasurer. j. D. Sims; Dis
trict Attorney, Geo. Keith; Assessor.
Chas. F. Brandt; Recorder. P. Bsines
County Clerk, q. G. Lincoln.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

A great number Of the Odd.Fellows
carried swords at the recent immense
procession in Philadelphia. Now. since
the object Of the Society is peace, be.
nevolence and good will, why carry wars
implements.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

James Lick's last expressed wish was
that he might be buried on the summit
of Mount Hamilton. A mould in plaster
was taken of the features OF the dead
millionaire. from which bronze bust
will be cast.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

The recent emigration OF Russian
colony to Kansas. illustrates forcibly
how powerful source OF wealth is the
acquisition OF men and money. The
colony alluded to had shipped to them
upon their arrival $780, in gold to
commence life on in the New World.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

From the Carson Appeal We learn that
Rev. Geo. B. Allen, of that place, late
editor Of the carson Patriot" has 40.
cepted a "call from Vallejo. Cali.
fornia and leaves Carson shortly to take
charge of o church there.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

William d. Baker, one Of the Original
Philadelphia Native Americans" OF
1874. died few days ago. Peace to his
ashes! and in the other world We hope
he will be reconcilsd to those whom he
SO bitterly opposed in this on account
of their religion and nationality.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

Business 10 reported to be improving
throughout the Eastern States.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

By the bursting OF coal.oil lamp OF
Summit street. Virginia, last Sunda.
night. two houses. with their contents
were destroyed.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

The Sentinel says there 10 considerable
sickness in Eureka.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

The Carson Tribune has discovered q
local orator, "second only to Ingersoll
or Fitch" Trot him out. There's
plenty Of room for him to spread him.
self.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

Two million six hundred and fifty-six
thousand nine hundred and twenty six
dollars we're paid in dividends in San
Francisco during the month Of Septem-
Der.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

Bessie Turner lives IN New York ant
supports herself by giving music lessons
Poor girl.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

A good quality OF Peruvian mummy
can be purchased at dollar apiece IL
New York.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

The greenback men are getting up a
new argument. They say the dove
brought the ereen-back to Noah. Its
about as sensible o. any 20 far.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

The snow is . foot deep at Pixies
Peak, Colorado.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07
A Coop IDEA. - The Virginia City

A Coop IDEA. - The Virginia City
papers are urging on idea that is worthy
OF commentator and endorsement. The
idea, we believe. originated with Mr..
Wiegaud. who has been appointed IS an
expert on the Silver Com mission. It
consists in the circulation throughout the
State OF petition worded as follows:
To Hon. William Sharon and John P.
Jones, United States Senators from Me-
vada, and to the Business Men and
Bankers of San Francisco. CALIFORNIA;
Gentlemsn: The Business Lille OF Neva.
da. as also the value of Mining Stocks.
hangs GU the restoration Of silver to use
as money. That alone can make the
demand needful to increase its oom.
mercial value. Yet. the Inconvenience
Of counting. storing and handling large
sums of silver coin is so great, that We
need Silver Money Note, ito be ordained
legal tender, at the same time Congress
restores the silver dollar. With your
cordial cooperation in urgence OF the
same it can easily be secured. With.
out that united effort it may fail.
If it shall fail, business men wiIl
protect themselves against the burden.
someness of silver payments by specie
contracts; yet, that course would be fatal
to the rise in the commercial value Of
silver, without which the whole under.
lying industry OF Nevada mining
must he suspended, seriously affecting
the general business in San Francisco.
We therefore earnestly urge immediate
organized action to secure this practica
and simple device--a Legal Tender Silver
Storage Note.
This is q matter that bears its creden
tials on its face. and requires no afirma
tive comment. The interests Of Nevad
and San Francisco are mutual-as ia
as the business Of silver mining is con
cerned-and the future prosperity Of tn
one great industry of Nevada. rests upol
the market afforded for her current pre-
duet. The petition is correct in ever
particular, and worthy the signature Q
every man in the State.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07
Bnrn.

In Phoebe, New. October 6. 1875. to the wife
Of 8. II. Carmen, . son.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

Brown paper blankets have been pat
ented in England.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

The Humbolds County Democratic
Convention met at WinheDucca last
Saturday. The following nominations
ware made: Senator. Ohss. Mcdonnell;
Assembly men. W. A. Trousdale. =. W.
Hammond and W. A. Howard; Re-
corder, G. A. LaGraves; Sheriff, Charles
Kyle; Clerk, L. Dunn; Assessor, ]. A.
Buckner; District Attorney, g. P. Hard
ing; Treasurer, A. j. Shepard; Superiu-
tendent OF Public Instruction, @. Chsne-
worth; Public Administrator. M. Offsn.
helm,
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

The Wsshos Club, of Virginia City.
have contracted with C. B. Mcclellan,
the artist, to draw four pictures OF Vir-
ginia City and locality. There are to be
thirty.six by fifty-six inches aud taken
from different points of observation.
When finished they will hang on the
walls OF the club-room.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07


Tue following is the Nye county Re-
publican ticket: For State Senator, NJ.
B. Howard; Tor Asssnblymsn, G. W..
Veatch and Lafayette Joslyn; for Sher-
if. W. Il. Huyck; for County Clerk,
George N,choll; for Assessor, Thomas
Warburton; for Recorder. James A. Ser.
vice; for Treasurer, Adam Mclean; for
Superintendent of Public Schools, Abner
West; Tor D strict Attorney. Benz. Curler.
It
The Humboldt County Republican
County Convention was held ut Winnie.
mucoa last Saturday and the following
nominations were made: Senator, P.
W. johnson; Asoemblymen, O. s. o..
borne, NJ E. Ward and John Byrnes
Sheriff, @. NJ. Miller; County Clerk,
Jeri Job; Recorder. Alex. Wise; Treas.
urer, Jas. Manning; District Attorney,
II. A. Waldo; Assessor, VIM. Weir.
-
The Grass Valley Union says thai
MIR. Robert NJ. Fryer. on account Of
impaired health. has resigned the Super
intendency OF the works Of the Fryer
Noble Metal Company, near this place.
Mr.. Fryer needs rest and recuperation,
hence his resignation. Gone to have .
talk with Kelley, most likely.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

County Surveyor. WESCOATT
Public Administrator. g. F. PHILSON
Sup't Pub Instruction.
J. F. O'HALLORAN.
County Commissioner-Long Term.
j. d. ATCHIsON.
County Commissioner Short Term,
j. N. CRAIG.
Justice OF the Peace. ID. WILKIN
Constable. .0EO. +. FINAGIN
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

'ickeb, mas yos uppouIou IL Eaetotu
Nevada. This may be good campaign
policy. but We seriously doubt it, Eu.
reka Sentinel.
When dams give way, torrents gush.
We yet have thirty days before the event
comes of. Both sides seem to be in the
same state Of apathy. or confidence.
Which is it?
The Lyon County Republican Conven.
lion met last Saturday and made the fol.
lowing nominations: Senate, Theo. s.
Davenport; Assemblymen, P. D. Wright,
h. Kennedy and G. Cleaver; Sheriff. r.
A. Cooke; Treasurer. j. D. Sims; Dis
trict Attorney, Geo. Keith; Assessor.
Chas. F. Brandt; Recorder. P. Bsines;
County Clerk, d. G. Lincoln.
William D. Baker, one Of the Original
Philadelphia +" Native Americans. OF
1874. died few days ago. Peace to his
ashes! and in the other world we hope
he will be reconcilsd to those whom he
SO bitterly opposed in this on account
of their religion and nationality.
-
The recent emigration OF Russian
colony to Kansas. illustrates foroibly
how powerful source Of wealth is the
acquisition OF men and money. The
colony alluded to had shipped to them
upon their arrival $5OO,OOO in gold to
commence life ON in the New World.
->>-
A great number of the Odd.Fellows
carried swords at the recent immense
procession in Philadelphia. Now. since
the object Of the Society is peace, be.
nevolence and good will, why carry wars
implements.
From the Carson Appeal We learn that
Rev. Geo. B. Allen. of that place. late
editor Of the carson Patriot" has 40.
cepted a "call |" from Vallejo. Cali.
fornia and leaves Carson shortly to take
charge of church there.
-
James Lick's last expressed wish was
that he might be buried on the summit
of Mount Hamilton. A mould in plaster
was taken of the features OF the dead
millionaire. from which . bronze bus
will be cast.
Two million six hundred and ffty-sil
thousand nine hundred and twenty .sil
dollars we're paid in dividends in Sar
Francisco during the month Of Septem
Der.
The Carson Tribune has discovered
local orator, "second only to Ingersol
or Fitch" Trot him out. There
plenty Of room for him to spread him
self.
BY the bursting OF oosloil lamp Of
Summit street. Virginia, last Sunds
night. two houses. with their contents
were destroyed.
Aguod quality OF Peruvian mumm
can bs purchased at dollar apiece |
New York.
Bessie Turner lives IN New York an
supports herself by giving music lesson
Poor girl.
Rrovn nanar blAnkata hava beam ma
ented in England.
The snow is . foot deep at Pike
Peak, Colorado.
The Sentinel says there 10 considerab
sickness in Eureka.
Business 10 reported to be improvln
throughout the Eastern Ststss.
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
John Esgan dropped dead at Franz
= town, Washos county. on the 9th III
It costs on an average $40. 1000 p
q mile to build the Southern Pacific Raj
:. road.
2 The temperature Of the water beir
!. pumped out Of the Hale & Nororo
!. mine Is 100 deg. This comes out Of Il
l7OO-foot level.
The Carson Valley News contains Il
l
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-13
BEING POLITE TO PEpDLERs.

a Chicago woman recently resolved
TO treat all callers with courtesy, even
beggars and peddlers. "for," she solilo-
quized, 1.-The poor people have to make q
living these hard times. and must be of.
ton discouraged by the rude rebuGs
they encounter in the prosecution of
their business" She began Thursday
last, and when about quarter to nine a.
NJ, q little girl came TO the door and said
"Matchizz?" replied. "No, child, thank
YOU" AT ten minutes past nine tho
bell rang, and. going TO the door, she
was confronted by = peach pirate, who
said. Fine ripe peaches, lady, fifteen
cents peek" NO, thank you.'--
Green corn, tomatoes. potatoes, cucum.
bers, eggplant" mo, nothing ut all
to-day, thank you?" At forty-seven
minutes past nine, Just ~ she had got
the baby TO sleep, there was jerk at
the door-bell that made the little one
bound foot into the air and utter 4
. scream. The mothers face Redeemed
somewhat, but she went resolutcly TO
the door, and, when weary.looking old
any carbolio salve, knife polish, toilet
soap, COIu ntdstcIS OF Stove DlaCkln2,
she answered with the reverence due 20
age" NO, thank you sir" At cigh-
teen minutes past ten, when the young
man with chromos in frames came round.
Sue said, NO, nothing to-day" and shut
the door with some vehemence. At
twenty-five minutes past eleven she
didn't hear the man who was canvassing
for Blokess New Century of American
Progress, in ffty-two parts, more than
half through his pauegyric on the Cen.
tennial work before she said, mo, no :"
and withdrew. BY twenty-five minutes
past twelve she had got TO the stage OF
answering her prosecutors before they
had spoken TO her; at eight minutes
past one she did SO tartly, and punctu.
atcd her remarks with slam orthe door;
ut htty-nine minutes past ole she told
boy with fish TO get ont Of that and
never come here again at twenty. FIVE
minutes past two she pushed lame life
insurance agent down the steps before
he could utter syllable and at twenty
minutes past three, when the minister
called round 10 make a pastoral call, She,
are he could smile and say, well, sister
jenkins, how are YOU" hit him on the
bead with u broom handle, nm | ran him
down the steps, out of the front gate,
across the sidewalk, and clean into n
tree box or lie other side of the road.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-13

a HIST ABOUT lIoors.- When Won
arc i'm Hide and-Scck Town during the
Summer lool, around behind tho barn.
aud YOU will find some long pieces OF
half-iuch iron which your host says are
thc old lgbtning.rOd whicl Tic agent
persuaded him 20 replace by the patent
FulmEuntpped. Drag these behind
the farm wagon tothc village blacksmith
and lave him cut them into I0ugths Of
forts two inches, point both ends Of each
piece, and bond it twice at right angles
eighteen inches from each end Then
you will have hoops that dyc hoops. Of
the following description; n horizontal
crown Of six inches straight across, two
uprights standing t-elvc inches above
grOGnd, and six inches driven into the
earth. You can then paint the crown
bright red, and the uprights white, and
tell your cnvious friends these are the
now English regulation hoops, just i'm
ported. lou will never again want to
play with the twisting, bending crook.
CT timsy wires ordinarily sold.--Scrij-
ucr far OrnJcr.
a GEApr FESoE.--A Massachusetts
lady rr,gUg 60 the N0c Jerscy Frmer,
says: IL would delight your eyes to
see our grape rrN,r. Grape zines weLc
planted, six feet apar,. by myself on
tic sunny side OF "a six-leet.high board
fence. and allowed 10 grow and fall over
the other side quite o thegrouod. THIS
fence IS now a perfect mass of fruit
on BorH sIDFs, and fnd my bees on.
jov the fruit. and tho bee stines on the
fruit attracts the birds However. We
all have enough. It's just splendid
tV Civiify IL dear 60 cycrvho is. and
set ~ costs ngbpl, anything.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-10-13

a SNAKE As TUCK As A FRUIT JAR.
1t was reported that for some time
the residents Of Blandon and vicinity,
Berks county, have lived in great excite.
ment and fear on account of an cnor.
nous black snake which, it is said, has
been seen by several persons. The
snake is supposed to be about 20 feet in
length and as thick as common fruit
jar, and its mouth when wide open is
large enough TO take in 6 mans head.
The eyes arc OF fiery red, and the mon.
stcr presents q horrible aspect. Civil
Engineer Iacharias. who visited the
ncighborhood, says that \. ". Kauf
man. Thomas Peurosc. and other well
known persons saw tho monster. Mr.
Kaufman says that the snake reached
the length OF two rails on the ground
along rail fence, and then TO the TOP
OF The fence. where its head was lie
procured his gun TO shoot it but was
afraid to fire. Pons'gt"" Pa, Loycr, Sep
rm,cr %.