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Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-07-27

side of Mojsve station. This leaves a
gap OF about 50 miles between there and
the san Fernando tunnel.
CHICO. Cal, July 25.-At Pike Cur
ton ranch, near Jaeinto, this evening a
Zf-horSe power engine boiler exploded,
instantly killing three men and seriously
wounding five others.
SAN Francisco, July 2G.-The Demo-
cratic State Convention was called to or
der by President Ryland. The attend
ance was small, most of the outside
counties being represented by proxies.
recess was taken until noon, when the
Convention reassembled. A wrangle was
had IN regard to selecting nominees from
the districts. 1t was finally decided to
adjourn for half an hour in order to al
low the districts to select names. The
Fourth District delegates met and named
Frank Guichnell as Elector, and 0. b.
Bastor AS alternate. They also chose u
campaign committee of eleven. The
first nominated 5. NJ. Taylor and John
Mullen as alternates, and Doctor Shorb
WAS commended as delegate at large.
The second nominated ]. II. Budd, OF
Stockton, and Baege, of Alameda. as al
ternates. The third nominated Barclay
Henley as Elector, and Marion Bggs,
alternate. On motion of Senator futile,
Luttrell was nominated for Congress.
There will be grand ratification meet.
ing tonight.
SAN FRANcIsCo. July &c. On the re-
assembling of the Convention the NOM
nations of several District Conventions
were confirmed and the following chosen
delegates at large: DR.. j. c. Shorb and
Judge John S. Hagar with JOS Napthaly
and Cameron II. King of San Francisco
as alternates. A delegate from San Luis
Obispo moved the nomination of can
dliate for State Controller to fill
vacancy caused by the death of General
Vaudeville. but the motion was not sec
onded and the subject dropped. The re-
port of the State Central Committee
recommended the organization of district
clubs in all the counties by charter
from the State Central Committee to
report regularly to the County Commit
tees the progress Of the campaign.
Adopted. A motion was then made to
collect an assessment OF one dollar per
head to pay the expenses, whereupon a
scramble was made for the door and
scarcely bakers dozen WAS left to finish
that portion of the business and adjourn.
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PACIFIC COAST.

SAN FRANCIsco, July 26.-In the Police
Court to-day Judge Louderback rendered
decision in the case of John r. Robin
son, stakeholder, vs.. Leland Stanford
and Z. A. Miller, President and Secre-
tary of the Central Pacific Railroad, who
were charged with misdemeanor in re-
fusiDg to show plaintiff the books and
papers OF the corporation. The Court
dismissed the complaint on the ground
that Robinson, not having complied with
the consolidation articles of the com-
pany, was not stakeholder in the new
consolidated company.
Eleven new cases Of smallpox were
reported yesterday and nine this morn
ing. The cases are scattered through
all parts of the city. Eight deaths oc.
Cured Monday and three yesterday.
STOCKTON, Cal. July pa boy named
j. Lyman, aged eight years, WAS drowned
IN the slough this afternoon. Although
twelve or fifteen men were within few
feet of the boy no one bad the presence
OF mind to try to save him.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 25.-Charles H.
Mackey was seriously stabbed last night
by Michael j. Treat, waiter in the Me-
chanics Hotel ON Berry street. He
visited the house on Berry street, where
be was accused of stealing coat. He
says Mackey assaulted him and be drew
knife in self-defense. Mackev
states there was no assault made
upon Treat, but that he made furious
onslaught upon Mackey with dirk nife
and stabbed him five times one wound
In the abdomen is very serious. Treat
was arrested and charged with assault to
murder.
Yesterday the Summer trotting meet
ing at Oakland Park was inaugurated
with races for horses that had never
beaten 2;37. mile heats. 3 in for a purse
OF S400. Ten entries, nine starting as
follows: Gov. Stanford, Billy Walker,
St. Helena, Nellie Patchen, Billy Lucas,
Nancy, Lady Cummings, Oregon Jake
and Solid Silver. Patchen was the IA
vorite at first but after the first heat the
field had the call in pools. Walker took
first heat in 1854; the second dead
heat between Walker and st. Helena in
2:3l q; Stanford took the next three and
the race in 2:334, 2:3034 and 2:3l.
SAN FRANcIsCo, July pa fire at the
corner of Third and Jessie streets this
morning burned two story frame dwell
ing used as saloon and lodging house ;
loss three thousand dollars.
VIM. Buchanan, aged 10, employed by
the Central Pacific Railroad at Oakland.
was run over by local train and killed
last evening. He was in liquor at the
tune and while attempting to board the
train fell under the wheels.
Los ANGELES. July pa dispatch
from San Juan Capistrano says on Sun
day evening fire in the residence of
Don Juan Abila destroyed the building
with several other buildings adjoining.
Loss about S15, 900; no insurance.
Daylight was seen through tunnel No.
~ IN Soledad mountain to-day. The
tunnel is 223 feet in length; the track is
now laid to q point about ten miles this
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TIE Hamilton blackboard arrived last
evening at 5la O'Clock. without pas
sensers. The blackboard does not touch
at Ward City, either going or coming
from Hamilton.
FINE SHoorING.-Some fine shooting
went on yesterday afternoon out near
the County Hospital. The distance was
two hundred yards. the weapon used
beiog a bresch loading rife.
Mas SHERWOOD and children returned
from st, George, Utah, yesterday.
JOHN Fl. Ely will return to Phoebe to-
day by the salt Lake stage.
ATIS-sHoP is about being packed up
and removed from Phoebe - Belleville.
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IcE ICE IcE lis. h. Martina one.
moro announces himself as being in the
tield with large supply Of fine. clear
Ice. which will be sold at reasonable
price. Leave orders at Fulks 4 Nc
Alpin's.
If you want any tin ware, sheet iron
and copper ware manufactured or repair
ed, and also plumbing at very low prices.
go to J. j. Halpin X Co, who employ
none but frst-class workmeu. tf.
W. r. WILSON continues to sell ice.
Leave orders next door to Johnston ;
stable.
FULL assortment Of groceries and pro-
visions at 7. C, Poujade =, Meadow VAL
ley street. TT
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FOREIGN NEWS.

PARIS, July 26.-Presdent MacMahon
has granted l27 additional pardons to
Communists.
LONDON, July 2G.--For silver fifty and
a half IS the nearest quotable price.
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ARRIVALS.
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By T Ell Z G. r & e!

SPECIAL TO THE PIoCHE DAILY KEroRn
BY WESTERN UNION LINE.
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
PASSENGER TRAVEL.

ARRIVALS.
by GILMER a sALlsBURY's HAMILros LINE.
l Wertheimer A GOldstein
DEPARTURES.
BY GILhER 4 sALIsgURY's HAMILTON LINE
Weiss WilIouobbr
W Il Erskin John Chin,nan
GILNER SALISBURY, s SALT LAKE LINE;
A A Putnam
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03
Maryland Affairs.

Last week the body of a white male infant
was found in well at Marion Station, Somer-
set county The child's head was crushed
and bricks were tied to its feet Miss Davis,
its reputed mother, has fed, and efforts are
being made to arrest her. At the same in-
fanticide village few days ago another dead
infant was dragged by dog from underneath
house. The child had string around its
neck with which it had been strangled
The farm Of Washington Tall, in Dor
chester county, containing 236 acres, has been
sold to W. Fl. Radcliffe for $7,4o0 DR.. Thos.
NJ Flint has sold his farm, in the same county,
containing 245 acres, to F. Chalfant and Mrs.
E. Breckinridge for $4,000.
The Schoolfeld will case in Somerset Co.
Court has been decided in favor of the son of
the testator. Mr.. John H. Handy, Of Balti-
more, and ex-Gov. Wise, of Va, were coun-
sci for the son.
The Easton Gazette learns that the parties
holding mortgages against the Maryland and
Delaware Railroad are pressing their claims,
and that the court has issued decree for its
sale
A. L. Richardson has severed his connec-
ton with the Eastern Shoreman, published al
Salisbury. The publication of the paper will
be continued under new management.
Hiram Dryden shipped from Crisfield to
Philadelphia last week large turtle, weigh
ing 500 pounds.
Nearly 100000 strawberry baskets have
been manufactured in Wicomico county, this
year.
Up to last week 10000 quarts of straw
berries had been shipped from Salisbury.
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03

New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses,
Choice Sngat Loaf Drips and Sugar House
Syrups. at S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
20, 900 lbs. Iron just Received by
Rumford's Yeast Powder the best in the
market, for sale by S. M. REYNOLDS.
This is to notify the public that ! am clos
ing out LADIES' FALL AND WINTER
DRESS GOODS at cost.
CIV W. NAUDAIN.
WHITE VESTS for $l.5O at Middletown
Clothing Store. S. R. ESTES l. co.
5000 lbs. Nails just received,
LINDLEY h KEMP.
Large assortment of Paint Brushes at
LlNDLEY l. KEMP'S New Hardware Store.
Raisins, Prunes, Citron, Dried Fruits, Lem
ons, Oranges, new and fresh, at
|. SIN. REYNOLDS.
7 The Best and Cheapest Cucumber Pumps
for sale by
LINDLEY l. KEMP.
Sleds, Wheelbarrows. Express Wagons and
Coaches, at RICE'S.
Cheap Shovel, Spades, Rakes and Forks at
LINDLEY & KEMP'S.
One bar of Moore 4 Bros "Wilmington
City Soap will go as far as two bars of
lower grade, Zone trial proves it,
An elegant Two-Button Kid Glove for rs
cents cash. at S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Granulated Sugar IL cents A II cts, and
10 cts, CASH, at s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
BILL HEADS, Shipping Tags, &C., can be had
at the TRANsCRIPT Office, at very low rates.
No. l, 2, and 8 Mackerel in barrels, half
barrels, quarters and kits; New Split l1abra-
dor Herring in barrels and half barrels, just
received aud for sale by S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
choice Rio Coffee, green, 25 cents, roast
ed 20 cents, CASH, at S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Clark's best Spool Cotton, 6 cents per Spool
or 20 cents per dozen Cash, at
s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Star Skirt Braids cents Cash, at
S. M. REYNOLDS.
Hams, Shoulders, Sides, Beef (smoked), at
S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
The best l23 cent Hose in the market, for
sale by s. NJ. REYNOLDS
A good Black Tea for SO cents Green 80
cents, at s. M. REYNOLDS.
ENVELOPES of all sizes, and letter heads with
business cards, furnished, very cheap at the
TRANSCRIPT office.
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03

perfect system eGd rules Of self-measurement
make it possible to please people 1900 miles
Ss,syn! sSsy ! Perfectly as Il they were here in
,.X / suppose You have at least half dozen
A.. Ny dear sirl we have more than tscenty,
thoroughly organized, q necessary wheel with
v. aWiil you name dozen OF 30 of them 2"
So A. "With pleasure. The Custom Depart
Ss those PT1sfh 1
witt. its AYehse stock Of all underwear.
The Shirt Netory, with its busy machines,
making cur own frst-class shirts. The Trim
lar store. The Garment Stock Room. The
Receiving Room. The Order Department
named before. The Special Uniforms Depart
ment. The Delivery Department with its
score of messengers. The"
". Hold, hold Sir, enoughr
A. "Pm not half through The Advertising
Department. with its bill and sign distributors,
editing and pgblishinEA business and popular
iSSTn is al yans Ssp fGp'sf 5s %G%Haly %enys
Department, with its many rooms. The Boys
Department. The Youths Deparment The
Children's DEPARTMENT with iS special
ment. The Chief Clerks Department, with
its book-keepers and assistants. General Man
ayers Department.; Financiers Office, and
other offices of the hrm/ all busy as bees
t1luhiuS, pidAAAAS, .c4cEutuks OuyluS, INK
and in thousand dys joining their forces
to carry on business with the people amount
ing to between 100000 and 100000 an
nually."
V. "S-t-u-p-e-n-d-o-u-sw
"A: Indeed it isl forgot to name the
Cashiers Department, which handles its s25 600
of retail sales on some single daysl"
v. 1875 ,O00l Immense That's what enables
the house to buy cheap and seIycheap?"
A. Exactly! You have tst hit it; The
people throng here, kn( ring that we depend
on low prices and imme 6sales."
V.."What are the ro1R RULES I hear so
much about?'
A. "Our system of business dealing-l. One
price, no deviation 9. Cash for everything; s.
A guarantee protecting the purchaser; 4. The
be suited"
v. Nothing could be fairer."
A. Nothing. And the people see it."
attention"
A. Not at all. It's pleasure to give you
Call again; and be sure of the plsGe-Wana-
maker Browns Oak Hall1 o1kh-E East cor
ner Sixth and Market"
v. Thank you'll I shall be happy to do 70.
Good morning."
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03

-votttf upou tv ballet at the usual voting
places in each Hundred on the 9Th day of
August next, between l3 a. m., and p. m (,
in Wilmington and New Castle, and p. m,
to 5 D. m. in the Hundreds, and TO have the
result reported to the Democratic County
Convention and county meeting ON the lst
Saturday of September who shall declare and
publish the adoption or rejection of the same.
And the Judges appointed at this meeting
shall hold the elections, aforesaid, in the
several hundreds.
Mr.. Charles Beasten thought that giving
the selection of that committee to the chair
man of this meeting would be placing too
much power in his hands and moved that a
committee of gentlemen from the various hun
dreds should be appointed to select that COM
mittee
Mr. O'Byrne thought that that difficulty
could be obviated by the appointment OF
committee, consisting of Messrs. Beasten, b.
T. Biggs and Henry Pepper, to act as advis-
ers to the chairman in this matter.
Some one proposed that persons present
from the different hundreds should name the
COIululttee-NlhH IOF "oS
agreed to and the following gentlemen select
ed in that manner as
COMMITTEE ON RULES
Wilmington-Hon. W. g. Whiteley, l. G.
Grubb, Walter Cummins; Brandy vine
John O'Byrne Christiana-James Armor i;
Mill Creek-Stephen Springer; New Castle
Thomas Holcomb; Pencader-Hon. B. T..
Biggs Red I.ion-Thomas Bird; White
Clay Creek-Wiliam Dean; Appoquinimink
John Townsend Blackbird-J. Richards !;
ST. Georges-Nathanie Williams.
On motion the judges appointed to hold
the Sheriff and Coroner nomination, were
instructed 10 hold the election on the rules
or the 5th of August
Mr.. 7. NJ. Ogle moved that the nomina tion
for Sheriff and Coroner lie held at the City
Hall in the city Of Wilmington also that the
election on rules, August 5th, be held at the
same place. Adopted.
The meeting then, at $50 p NJ, adjourned.
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03
tytlistrllaneOus advertisements.
4 MATTER OF POPULAR INTEREST.

We condense/ from the Lehigh Register the
subsfance Of q Conversation about Oak Hall, in
PhiladeA Mia /Wanamaker& 4 Browns Largest
ClothinS 26se in America" A visitor and
Tisitor. " What corner is the Building on r
Attendant. South East corner Of 6izth and
Market. Please note the SIXTH, for some
strangers seeking Oak Hall. have been misled
v. at is perfectly colossal Do you know
ita dimeusfonsT'
A. "i2OOO square feet-66 on Market, and
1sO odd on Sixth, six stories high, has over
ss:ssI:s 3 tive twenty different Sasi:
v. "Do you use steam-power?"
A giant young engine furnishes power
for the freight and passenger elevators, and the
boilers steam for heating, and the other opera
tions of the house."
v. aWhat order do you Jake with goods?"
ne sIe coune-s ane and slen
tors room on thsl Il door"
v. "Is inspecting the first operation"
mS n % he peee sen nns spSas are
cloth passes over rollers in the face of strong
light and two men sit, one before and one
behind the goods watching with the eye of 9
marking @ every 1 s aaw. So that the cutter may see
ments."
v. You must employ an arIky OF cuttersY
A. "Come to our fifth focE and seel We
keep 20 hands all the tie cyAing up the cloth
into garments, ,-besideA y6 machines that do
dozen mems work each Il stroke
" DO you manufacture all your own
A. 1--WE do, and most carefully. Our ex.
aminers inspect every stitch and seam, and
certify to every garment as extra-wen made
before We put our ticket on it, and become
responsible for It"
": ."Your system must save you q great
A. I'm every direction, sir. It is tbA system
and economy we practice all t2e wsf through.
neans that enables qs to put our to the
W. After inspecting the work, what becomes
of itT'
A. Before it goes into Stock it is ackeed.
Every single garment has its number and
other points noted on it. so that Its entire his
tory can be traced without fail, upon our
"" You must have 80 or 40 salesmen?"
A. "Why sir, on busy days you maYsee 100
in the various rooms and suites of rooms
selling to the throngs of customers"
.nS " e.Dse;s sD0 y9%g y do an order buSeI by mail
A. VERY great. AL over the country. Our
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03
NOTICE.

The Board of Commissioners will meet in
their Office on the Second and Fourth TUES
DAYS of each month.
Persons having Bills against the Town will
present the same at their regular meetings, as
no bills will hereafter be paid unless properly
passed by the Board.
apr 22-3m 7. +. HURN, Pres't.
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03
This Way to the Center ennial.

The greatest success of the Season in Cen
teunial matters, is acknowledged by the thou
sands who have seen them, to be the Splendid
Stock of Superfne Clothing, we have espe-
cially prepared to meet the presen. demand.
Unusual care has been exercised in selecting
material and making up, and as our prices are
decidedly lower than others asked elsewhere
for inferior goods, we confidently say, that
every garment sold is genuine bargain, and
as we guarantee every article, satisfaction
must be given. BENNETT & Co.. Tower Hall,
5ls Market Street, Philadelphia. Notice the
Large Clock over the door.
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03
Nervous Debility.l

Vital weakness or depression: weak ex-
hausted feeling, no energy or courage; the
result of mental over work, indescretions or
excesses, or some drain upon the system, is
always cured by Humphreys Homeopathic
Specific No. %. 1t tones up and invigorates
the system, dispels the gloom and despon-
dency, imparts strength and energy, stops
the drain and rejuvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect success
by thousands. Solo by dealers. Price ST.
per single vial, or SIS per package of five walls
and So vial of powder. Sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price. Address Humphreys Homee-
pathic Medicine Co.. 562 Broadway, N. Y.
See large advertisement.
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03

Ladies in need Of nice Silk Dress call at
q M. REYNOLDS and look at those Guinet
BLACK Silks at 81 80 and $l.75 per yard, just
received direct from the importers.
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03
Business Totals.

WE are selling more Shoes than the heav-
lest dealer in Wilmington; more than any two
dealers on the peninsula south of that city,
and we challenge any Phila. manufacturer or
retailer to surpass our Shoes in quality, style,
set or prices. The truth will prevail. Try
us. JOHNSON BROS,
Factory and Store No. Town Hail.
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03

S. NJ. Reynolds will open this day a fresh
invoice of the genuine Baltimore Mackinaw
Hats and will sell them at Baltimore prices.
Also fresh stock of children's, boys, young
and old mems straw and felt Hats at less than
jobbers' prices.
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03

Opened this day, new case Of CALICOES,
warranted fast colors, at 5 cts. per yard, at
S. M. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03

New line of White Piqnes, V. Lawns, Per-
Gales, Cretonnes, &C., just opened at
s. NJ REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03

B.. F. Lippincott has still very large stock
of plants and flowers on hand at his nursery
and greenhouse on Broad street which he is
selling very low. Ladies call and examine
his stock.
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03

A large stock of LINEN CLOTHES at the
MIDDLETOWN CLOTHING HOUSE.
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03

JOHNSON BROS. run a department in
SMYRNA for handmade custom Boots and
Shoes, and are filling orders twenty per cent.
below the market
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03

A FIRsT.CLAss MORNING NEWsPA-
PER.
Is published every morning, Sundays ex-
cepted. and delivered in the CITY of Philadel-
phia and surrounding Cities, Villages and
Towns, for TWELVE CENTS PER WEEK,
payable to the carriers. 1t contains all the
News of the Day, including the
Associated Press kilograms,
Special kilograms
And Correspondence
from all points of interest, full and accurate
Local Reports, and Fearless Editorial Discus
sions Of all current topics. 1t is first-class
newspaper in every respect.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Are tastefully and attractively displayed.
Y-The circulation of "THE TINES" is
much larger than that of any other daily pa
per in this City or State. with the single ex-
ception of the Ledger, and is constantly in
creasing.
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03
FOR SALE.

7E0 Cords of Oak and Maple WOOD, eli
LOU ther in the woods or delivered in
quantities to suit purchasers. Apply to
JOHN A : REYNOLDS,
Decl2-tf. Middletown, Del,
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03
STRAW HATS! Straw Hats at the
MIDDLETOWN CLOTHING HOUSE.


R. NJ. & w. r. johnson have introduced a
fine line of Fur and Straw Hats, which they
offer II less than city prices Believing the
intelligence and thrift of the community de-
mands separation of the trades, we propose
to keep splendid stock of the most fashion
able goods in this line, giving the people a
chance to buy at home instead of having 10
90 TO the city for the same article.
Ladies call at S. NJ. REYNOLDS and look
at the new assortment of Hamburg Edgings
and Insertings, in all widths and prices from
10 cents and upwards.
A large assortment of Linen BUSTERS at
MIDDLETOWN CLOTHING STORE.
Guns and Locks repaired at
LINDLEY & KEMP'S.
"The world moves" exclaimed the savant
of the middle ages, and to-day young America
takes up the refrain $50 do we," when you
give us an easy fitting shoe of Johnson's own
make, instead of the ill-shaped, hard-6ttiag
ones Of the past And just think of it, the
same Shoe for So 80 and $500 that we paid
So. 80 and $4.00 for last year. (Somebody
struck Billy Patterson then and there) and if
he does not want to be struck again let him
buy his Shoes where labor consumes his pro-
ductons while it makes them for him. Will
Billy Patterson see and heed this?
Ifyou want suit of Clothes from $50 to
$50. 90 call at the Middletown Clothing Store.
The best Coal Oil in the market at 5 cents
per quart, at s. M. REYNOLDS.
Paints, Oil, Glass and Putty at
LINDLEY & KEMP'S
New HARDWARE STORE
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03

Paints, Oil, Glass and Putty at
LINDLEY & KEMP'S
New HARDWARE STORE
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03

ENVELOPES of all sizes, and letter heads with
business cards, furnished, very cheap at the
TRANSCRIPT office.
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03
Guns and Locks repaired at
LINDLEY & KEMP'S.

II you want suit of Clothes from $5. .00 to
$50 90 call at the Middletown Clothing Store.