The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-09-20
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New York. September 16.

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harmony in the New York Democracy some way
or other. Rumors have been saost for several
day, that ultimately Robinson and Kelly will
| both withdraw. Indeed il is now said that the
nomination Of Clsrkson n. Potter for Lieutenant
Governor was made expressly with the view to
such an arrangement. Meanwhile, the party
lines are drawn pretty strictly, and Kelly's de-
lection, is generally conceded, will elect Cor
| nell. Many Republicans will vote for Robin
son TO spite Conkling. and many for Kelly TO
spite Tilden. Still, if Kelly does half what he
claims he could. Cornell's election is a foregone
conclusion. The Democracy throughout the
Union are alarmed at the loss OF the great State
| of New York, which Ia imminent as the parties
| stand, and the absolute throwing overheard OF
Tilden is likely to be one of the features of the
compromise. If one Is made at all.
A letter from jefferson Davis to the editor OF
Mississippi paper, replying to ono sskins If he
would become candidate for the United States
| Senate, has lately been published. promin-
ent Mississippsn now in Washington says it
sets at rest the suggestion thst Davis will again
represent his State in either branch of Congress.
His refusal. however, is very mildly expressed.
| The reason alleged for his refusal is that he
regards the doctrine OF State rights essential to
the liberty and safety Of the country, and fears
that any advocacy of that doctrine by him
would only damage 1t in the eyes OF the people,
on account Of the prejudice in the North against
him.
CHICAGO, September IG.
Quincy, Illinois, Journal special says: tic
-,al,x- had I, tnrO inn
| Chicago. Burlington and Quincy train last night
| The baggage, postal and smoking cars left the
track. The fireman, A. N. Reese. was killed,
and James Mcmillan. the engineer. WAS severe
ly hurt. The passengers were badly shaken up
but none were killed. The perpetrator of the
outrage is unknown.
WORCESTER. Mass, Sept. i6.
The State Republican Convention met here
| to-day. The first ballot for Governor stood:
Long, 669; Pierce. sos. The nomination Of
Long was made unanimous.
LONDON September 1G
| Amilitsry correspondent of the Times says
| 1t Is difficult in the face of the overwhelming
evidence to the contrary. to believe that Yakoob
Khan played an honorable part in the recent
| shameful d leeds at Cabul. 1t 10 significant that
Minor Cavagnsires principal native assistant
is believed to have died short time before the
outbreak under suspicious circumstances. Be-
ing native of Afghanistan and well acquainted
with the workings of the Oriental Court his
presence in the British residency was danger
Gus to those plotting the outbreak. Yakooh
Khan has sent another letter to Ali Kehyle ex.
pressing his deep grief and distress at the recent
events. He says he has confidence in the British
punish the offenders Forty officers and oyei
| l,l0O men leave Queenstown promptly to engage
in operations against Afghanistan.
A st. Petersburg correspondent announces
that the Kuldjs treaty has been signed 1t pro
vdes for the evacuation Of Kuldja by the Rus
SLAMS by instsllments during three yesrs, snt
the payment by the Chinese Of 5000, 900 roubles
SAN FRANCISCO, September l6.
A whsatland dispatch says that William L
Roddan and his wife Fena, at whoEe house TIN
two girls, Ida Dunn and Cora Heslep were 81
brutslly assaulted some months ago, were to
day arrested charged with the crime. Thei
examination will take place tomorrow. Il
connection with the arrest the Call will pub
lish q statement of the facts In the case gathere
from authentic scources. which are in brie
that on the night of the affair Mrs Roddsn dis
covered a criminal intimacy between her bus
band and Ida Dunn: that the latter fled to he
room, where Mrs. Roddan attacked her with a
iron stake inhicting wounds which SO uearl
caused her death, and in so doing by accideI
struck her sister, Miss Heslep. who occupie
the same bed Mr.. and Mrs. Roddan then, bt
J fore notifying the neighbors, consumated al
rangements to ward off suspicion from the RET
assailant.
The various companies engaged in maxim
preparations for the reception of General Graz
held {. meeting yesterday afternoon. a con
munication was received from the Pacific Ma
Company to the effect that on the arrival of tn
City of Toxic, as soon as the agent of the Con
, pany and tho quarantine officers had boarde
, her, Captain Maury would be instructed to mol
q the st Gamer subject to the orders OF the Reoel
{ ton Committee. Instructions will also be sci
out to Captain Maury to announce his arriv
! outside by the discharge of the guns, whic
will be answered from Fort Point, which wi
serve as a signal for steamers and yachts inten
0 ing to participate in the nautical reception
get under way. Gen. W. L. Elliot, c)assma
OF General Grant, has been appointed Graz
: Marshal. Invitations are extended to Il
. authorities and citizens OF Oakland and i
: terror cities. to join in the parade. Kearnt
= and Montgomery streets, from Market to Was
ington. and Market as far as Seventh stree
:. which comprise the route of the processio
will be festooned with flags and an arch erect'
q at the junction OF New Montgomery and Marks
a Communications have been received from val
;. GUS societies asking assigned places in the pr
cession, and Lincoln Post, G. a. r., asked pc
mission to appoint orderles and guard
70 honor to be in constant attendance upon &c
u Grant during his. stay in the city. 1t had be-
. proposed to give the guest public banqut
). but II Is probable that the project will
1 abandoned, although several reception, al
!. dinner parties will be rendered him by promi
N ent citizens.
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