The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1884-11-01
DEMOCRATIC RALLY.

On Saturday night last the Democrats
had quite an enthusiastic meeting
Washington Hall was crowded, and
many ladies added grace to the occasion
by their presence. A large number of
people from the surrounding valleys
came to town for the purpose of listening
to the speakers, and the town looked
quite lively in the evening,
The first speaker of the evening was
Hon. Geo. w. Cassidy, the Democratic
candidate for Congress. Mr.. J. V.
Kelley, Chairman of the Democratic
County Central Committee, made some
appropriate remarks on the opening of
the meeting and introduced Mr.. Cassidy.
MIR. Cassidy spoke for about an hour and
a half on National affairs making all ap.
pear pure and bright in the Democratic
party, and endeavored to explain to his
hearers why the salvation of the nation
rested with the Democratic party. He
stated that the question of tariff had
nothing to do in the present political can
vass, as the party had committed itself
neither for free trade nor protection.
He also reviewed the McSweeney case,
and protection denied American citizens
abroad. The fact Of the matter is, that
the public speakers have but few sub
jects to speak about, and they grasp at
straws, using anything that may happen
to fall in their way for subject, and
making the best they can out of it. Mr..
Cassidy made a fair speech and was at
tentively listened to and applauded by
the audience.
MIR. A. L. Fitzgerald, of Eureka, who
was accompanying Mr.. Cassiday on his
electoneering tour, also made short
| speech. He was followed by Mr. Nc
Gregor, of Texas, who happened to be in
Phoebe on business. Mr.. McGregor spoke
in favor of free trade, as Texas wanted
free trade.
Eugene Howell, Democratic candidate
for State Senator, took the stand after
the close of Mr. McGregors remarks,
making neat little speech and doing
himself much credit.
| On the first announcement that Mr.
Cassidy would speak in Phoebe, some
three weeks ago, Mr.. A. NJ. Findlay
Democratic candidate for District Attor-
ney, remarked in Phoebe that "Mr. Cas-.
siday might save his breath for all he
cared" but now that good old gentleman
has declared in favor of Mr.. Cassidy. A
change has come over the good brother.
What will the ''Chief of Panaca" say
when he comes over from Eureka and
learns that one of the head men of the
Church has gone back on him and is
"whooping up" for an enemy among
the faithful. True, politics makes
strange bed-fellows, and Mr.. Findlay is
working in the interest of Flndlay, and,
like wise politician he is following this
racket to catch votes. We expect to
hear Mr.. Findlay, the next time he ap
pears in Phoebe, denounce the practic OF
polygamy and the Mormon Church-pro.
vided the election has not gone by.
THERE was large company of oul
residents on Thursday evening wended
their way to the residence Of Mr.. ant
Mrs. Eilers, when they took them by
surprise and dance was INDUCED in
The occasion was the Add birthday of Mr.
Eilers.
On Tuesday evening candidates bal
was given and was well attended. Dur
ing the dancing one of the candidate
was tloored. But what's the odd
whether candidate is hoored ahead o
time or not. The sooner the better.
THE political machinery is not running
smoothly. Judge Rives poured tn
wrong kind of oil on the running gear
He will remain in Eureka, heart. broken
The best laid plans of men and mice, a
times they 60 aglee
THE best assortment of hams, baco
and lard in the county is now offered b
j. Pouiade, Meadow Valley street
Wholesale and retail; home made an
imported.
OK the night OF the oath instant, Mrs
Chas. Ball made an October present
her husband of an 81 pound ball Of flesh
in the shape of baby boy.
THE Board of County Commissioner
will meet on Monday next. Preser
n your bills to Thos. j. Osborne, Clerk {
e the Board, to-day.
) THE candidates are ON the go. Bot
:. parties are holding meetings at the diffe
ent precincts. They are just humpir
> themselves.
o Go in any direction you may, one can
take five steps without humping again
;. an internal candidate.
II THERE are about 495 voters registers
n in this county. There will be about 4.
h votes polled.
% The largest gold nuggets ever four
C were the following; The Sarah San,
nugget, found at Ballarat. 1t weight
l. 1870 pounds Troy, or 800 ounces. Thi