The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-09-27
LATEST NEWS 8Y MAIL.
NEW YORK. September %.

NEW YORK. September 90.
Mrs. Kate Chase-Sprague is believed to be in
secusinn near this city, but at what point is
not defuetly known. Her friends here assert
that she has left her husband, never to return
to him, and while it is not known that she con-
templates divorce, 1t is believed she will seek
one II necessary TO keep control Of her children.
WHEELING, W. Va, Sept %.
This afternoon Dan. Woods painter, was
boiling some paint in the yard in the rear Of
his residence, when his clothing became ignited
and he was horribly burned. His wife ran to
his assistance, when her clothing also caught
on fire, and she was fatally burn d. Woods
Injuries are Of so serious character that he Is
not expected 10 live.
CHICAGO, September &c.
The Presidential party arrived at TAO last
evening, and were ct once escorted by the Union
Veteran Club to the Grand Pacific Hotel, where
an elegant dinner was served. General ". Il.
Sherman, Lieutenant General Sheridan and
wife, Hon. Joseph Medill and wife, Hon. T Z.
Porter, member Of the British Parliament, and
| wife, and several other distinguished pers pns
dned with the President. There was, Ina.
| medistely after dinner. a reception in the
| spacious halls Of the hotel given to several
hundred invited guests, and for half an hour
selected company of ladies' and gentlemen took
the hands OF the President and Mrs. Hays. The
main halls and corridors Of the building were
brilliantly illuminated with electric lights. and
on the adjacent street entrance lights Of the
same character rendered the large front and the
street that passes light as day. The First and
Second Regiments formed at about 10 o'clock,
and in turn serenaded the distinguished guests.
The President was introduced and received with
hearty cheers He made brief speech. intro.
ducing General Sherman, who said few words
and withdrew. Although 1t had b en- announced
that the reception would be select tho streets
for blocks around were thronged with people
anxious TO do honor to the Executive The
reception in fact amounted to al ovation, and
nothing wss wanting to make 1t the most bril-.
liant ever rendered to public man in this city.
The last visitors left the hotel shortly aftei
midnight.
General sherman tonight decided to call q
meeting OF the Army of tho Tennessee in Chi
cago November ct h and 9th, at which time it is
expected that Grant will DO here. Many allu
sions were made in various speeches to Grant
and mention Of his name never failed to elicit
appreciatiye applause. The party start west TO-
morrow morning.
LONDON, September %.
AC,ps Town dispatch says King Cetywayc
will me here Immediately to await the orders
of the home Government. His capture has had
quieting effect among the natives and thu
danger OF u rupture with Wherondas has passed
away. A final assembly of the great chiefs
J counselors aud people OF Zuiuland was to have
been held at Ulundi to-day, when the terms o.
peace were to have been proclaimed, and eact
, OF the chiefs selected to rule over territoriei
was to sign the agreement. According to thu
. agreement the chef undertakes to forego i'm
porting arms from any qua ter whatever, an(
the importation of Merchandise from the sea
coast is also forbidden. The making Of wal
{ nnd succession to chieftainship will BIZ subject
to the approval of the British Government
When British subjects are accused Of crimes
, trial aud sentence viii depend on the residents
approval. The alienation of land will be strict
~ forbidden. In all respects these chiefs vii
T be sovereign In his own territory, and chic
| will not be compelled to admit missionai les
: | and the prohibition OF the alienation of lant
will not be relaxed In favor Of grants to mis-
sionaries. The British residents will be in
structed to advise the chiefs. but to exercis
( no authority over them. If the chiefs dis
l regard tine terms OF the agreement the Resident
will report their conduct, but will have n
q power to give orders. Many Of the chiefs re
| ceving territories representatives Of ancien
: tribes who were subjected by the Zulus, an
they rejoice at the recovery Of their iudepend
ence
SAN FRANCISCO, September 49,
q The California Theater has seldom containe
| such an audience as assembled there last ever
. ing to witness the performance OF the militar
o spectacle of the "Color Guard, in honor Q
X General Grant. Long before the DOORS wer
n open. d, the street was thronged with people
and the outer lobby OF the theater was packed
the auditorium literally jammed and man
turned away unable to gain admission. Tn
u boxes reserved for the General and part
A were hands Jmely draped with national colors
and the same ornamental N carried around tn
r front OF the balcony. The play was inagn
a icently put on the stage, and the presence @
:, three iuil companies of the national Guar
= added to the scenic effect. Shortly after tn
u commencement OF the second act, the roars G
the enthusiastic crowd In the street gave motto
that the expected General had arrived at tn
j. entrance The street in front OF the theAter 70
an entire block was almost impossible on az
count OF tho cheering crowd. In few moment
Il the party made its appearance in the boxe
"a when the whole audience rose to It's feet G
70 masse, cheering and applauding continuousl
II while the curtain was run down until the W
n roar subsidized. Grant acknowledged the Ga,
!. ton by bowling right and left, and order bein
restored the play went on. At tho close Of tn
second act the orchestra played the Arm
a Quadrille," dedicated to General Grant T,
ward the close of the third act Grant and part
y withdrew proceeding TO the Palace Hotel. Hell
about II o'clock he was serenaded BY the Unto
4 0stling band, aud received in the pArlor
n oreet number of officers Of the National Guar