The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1877-08-25
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| Governor Connor sent a telegram to the
President to-day inviting him to visit Maino as
the guest Of the State. Senator Blaine also
telegraphed the President, ugring him to accept
the Inequalities of his house during his stay
CRAWFORD HoUsE, N. H.. August 81.
President Hayes and party left Fobjeans at
O'Clock. The morning was clear and warm
and observation from the cars gave fine view
Of the mountains. Upon reaching North Con-
way they went TO the Kearsage House, where
reception was held by the Executive and Cab
met. The spacious parlor was filled to over
flowing by the guests OF the house and citizens
of the town anxious to grasp the hand of the
President and his accomplished wife. At
dalen station few moments were passed in
Handwriting. At the station, at Upper Bart
lett, number of citizens wero congregated
and passed along the car shaking hands with
the President and Mrs. Hayes. The ride from
this point was much enjoyed by all. The party
arrived at this place for dinner before which
short reception was held in the parlor, the
guests Of the house greeting the officials and
welcoming them to the house. At O'Clock the
cars were taken for Plymouth.
| SCRANTON, Aug. 90.
| Between five and six thousand miners are
now idle in this district, and it is estimated
that the sale of at least 800 900 tons of coal have
been lost to this region since the strike began.
One lot of miners rejected the terms of the
| masters, demanding an advance o, % per cent.
| in wages.
HAzLEToE, Pa, Aug. 90.
| The strikers last night forced out Honey.
| brook miners but tho presence of vigilantes
prevented further interference with men will
| ing to 60 to work.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 90.
The workingmen in convention tonight pro.
| claimed themselves independent OF all past
political affiliations, and that they will not &C.
cept or entertain any propositions from any
| political party looking toward compromise or
| Endorsement OF their candidates. The conyen.
ton decided to nominate candidates for mum.
| and State offices.
| LONDON, Aug. 20.
Aspecial dispatch from Kurnkoara says the
army of General Lorris Melikofi, divisions of
which were commanded by Generals Heyne.
man, Devel and Kamaroff, attacked the Turkish
line at three different points Sunday. The fight
began by furious cannonade from the Rus
sian batteries all along the line, the Turkish
artillery replying with great vigor. The Rus.
sian fire was very well directed, and did great
execution among masses of Turkish infantry
posted behind their works under cover of their
artillery fire. The Russian infantry moved out
and advanced to. the attack of the Turks The
advancing Russian columns were subjected to
terrible fires from the Turkish batteries, but
the men moved briskly on, taking advantage of
every accident of the ground that afforded
cover, and their skirmishers keeping I'D lively
fusilade. When they came within short dis.
lance OF the Turkish line, they dashed forward
and swept In on the astonished Turks with an
impetuosity that overcame all resistance After
short, sharp struggle. the Turks were driven
out OF their Entertainments at the baynot's
point. They retired suddenly on their second
| line under cover of a brisk cannonade which
kept the Russians at respectful distance. The
second Tuskish line being extremely strong,
completely dominated by heavy batteries on
some heights in the rear, the Russians did not
attempt to capture them. The attack was really
feint, intended to keep the attention of the
Turks occupied while movement Of great
stragic importance was being carried out in an
other direction. constant fire was kept up
during the evening, but towards nightfall the
Russians retired from their former position &C.
cording to the plan already determined on
The engagement lasted eight hours, and the
loss on both sides was heavy. The Russian.
had 804 men killed.
New YORK, Aug. 81. ,
The Herald's correspondent with the Turkish
army in Bulgaria, telegraphs that as junction
has been effected by all the forces under Meh
met Ali and sueliman Pasha at staturigar, thu
Turkish Commander has resolved to offer battle
to the Russians. Grand Duke Nicholas has as
sumed personal command of the Russians, ant
altogether there will be over 2l0,e 900 men en-
gagged.
CHICAGO. Aug. 81.
The London Times says that a wide diversit,
OF opinion prevails as to the resumption O
active hostilities south of the Danube. Som,
hold that decisive battle cannot be postponed
but a few days. while others think that the,
will not be fought till Russia brings mp all he
reinforcements, which will not be until Sep
TENDER. There are limitations that Russian
column is operating near Kahovs, intending t
take osmsn Pasha in the rear.
dladstone's remark that England ia not be
yond the danger Of being dragged into the con
test. to support the most abominable govern
ment in the world, is exciting much common
and uneasiness among pro-Russians, and cor
responding satisfaction among Turkish sym
pathizers. The seizure of Gallipoli by tn
Turks has forced the English war party t,
change ground; and now, in place Of clsmor
Ing for the defense Of endangered British in
terests, they are demanding aid for the gallan
people who are fighting for their country ant
their existence.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Aug. 81.
special to the Galos, and reproduced by Of
fcial Russian agency, admits that the Russisl
losses in two battles before Plevns were from
5000 to 10000, half Of whom were killed o
| aarioua lv Wounded. ahont X mn In boa Itsl