Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-05-11

the platform. He was greeted with
cheers.
At 1903 Wagner's Centennial Inaugu-
ration march was performed by the or
chestra, at the conclusion of which |
Bishop Simpson offered up a prayer,
during the rendering of which the ma.
jorlty of the vast assemblage stood with |
uncovered heads.
As the Emperor Of Brazil and party
came to the platform they were loudly
cheered and the orchestra played the
Brazilian National Hymn. Gen. Hewley
greeted the distinguished visitors. The
Emperor was in citizens dress and wore
decoration under the lapel of his coat.
The platform was by this time much
crowded and many guests were unpro-
viied with seats. At 10:4S the signal
was given for the music to stop and five
minutes later the President, escorted by
General Hawley, advanced to the front
OF the platform and was loudly cheered.
The orchestra then played Hail TO the
Chief" during which time the President
shook hands with the Emperor and
other guests. At IL 80 it was estimated
that there were one hundred thousand
people on the ground.
At the conclusion of Bishop Simpsons
prayer Whittier's hymn was sung with
grand effect, eliciting loud applause,
after which Mr.. Welsh, President of the
Centennial Board of Finance, presented
the building to the United States Cen
tennial Commissioners. He was fire.
quently applauded during his speech.
General Hawley arose and said that as
President of the Centennial Commission
he accepted the great trust confided by
the Board of Finance.
At 11:35 Lanier s Contata was rendered
and every word Of the basso solo. by
Myron N. Whitney. were distinctly audi
Bile at the rear Of the guests platform
The assemblags maintained excellent
order throughout and loudly applaudet
Whitney, who acknowledged it by re
peating portion Of cantata. At The
close the members of the chorus called
for Buck, the composer of the music
who made his appearance and bowed hi
acknowledgement.
At 114S General Hawley com
menced his address to the President OF
turning the exhibition building over. A
II 80 President Grant arose amid grea
applause and delivered his speech, &C
cepting the trust. The President wa
loudly cheered, the Emperor of Brazi
rising in his seat to join in the demon
stration by waving is hat. At IL O'Clock
at signal from General Hawley, tn
, American flag wasi unfurled from th
f main building. The hallejah chorus wa
sung with orchestral and organ accom-
/, parliament. salute OF one hundre
! guns was fired from Georges Hill tc
} gether with the ringing OF chimes fror
the different parts of the ground. Durin
, the performance OF the chorus the Fol-
, eign Commissioners passed from tn
main building and took their places upo
the central isle before their respectiy
. departments, after which Presidei
;. Grant, accompanied by Director Gener
Goshorn, followed by the guests of IL
r day, also passed into the main buildir
r and thence to machinery hall and fro
there to the Judges quarters, where
reception by the President was held.
: New YoRK, May 10.-The Brookly
y Navy Yard subcommittee adjourne
r yesterday. The sessions have been bel
K in secret. The committee examined II
witnesses, taking two thousand pages
: testimony. The Democratic membe
If seemed to regard the meetings as ia
portant.
,e The new play, Conscience" pr
s. duced at the Union Square Theater t
night, is generally regarded favorably /
the critics.
;, The weather both here and at Phil
- delphia is threatening. There has be-
heavy showers for the last SO hours.
u they continue the centennial exercis
will be held in doors.
Charlotte Thompson's new play. Ma,
Muller, was produced at the Brook,
Theater last night, The World says it
without originality in conception. 1t
nevertheless a play which appeals pc
ng erfully to the emotions and will pro
OF exceedingly popular.
Mt To-day being holiday in Washingt
he the committees adjourned. Scarcel,
be paper has special. The local news
les also exceedingly meagre.
led A number of prominent wholes
1as liquor dealers of this city were indie
on by the grand jury yesterday on
up charge of completely in crooked whis
ave frauds and are being arrested a
ldi- brought in to-day by deputy marshi
ely The names of parties thus far ares
are Edgar P. Hill, SO Broad street.
her o. Boyd, SO Broad street; VIM. S. \
ere Ter, 81 Broad street and 215 Pearl str
leir Bail in each case fixed at from $40,
ain to 500, 900 with two sureties
sed