Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-12-13

WOODS VIII NC lC- |
memtered by our readers that on the
afternoon of the Goth ult., James Woods
stabbed and killed man named VIM.
McCarty at Panaca Flat. As stated
by MS the morning after the occurrences,
the two men had been playing cards,
and mt the end of the game Woods ac-
cused the other two of playing unfairly.
This was denied, and McCarty called
Woods s--n OF b-h. Woods offered |
to go out and fight, but McCarty declin-
ed Woods then left and soon after |
returned with large knife. A gentle |
man present tried to induce Woods to
give up the knife, and had almost sue
ceeded in getting it away from him, when
McCarty came in and struck Woods
heavy blow Woods then used the knife
with fatal effect. He surrendered him.
self to an officer and was taken to jail
His examination before committing
magistrate was purposely and properly
deferred until the Grand Jury could
investigate it, and yesterday, after hear
ing the evidence in the case, the Grand
Jury ignored the bill and Woods was set
| at liberty We never thought that Woods
should be convicted. and feared that the
circumstances of the killing might lead
to verdict of guilty before petit jury,
believing that an innocent man stood
more in danger OF conviction than
guilty one.
COUNTY HosPITAL.-We visited this
institution yesterday, and from E. S.
Williams, the steward, we gathered some
statistics Of the hospital for the month
of November: In hospital, Nov. 1, II;
admitted during the month, %; died, 2;
discharged cured, 15; in hospital Nov.
80, %. None of the patients are danger
ously ill, all are convalescing, and sever
al will soon be able to 60 to work again.
The hospital is in as good condition as
possible; it is well provisioned, kept warm
and comfortable, but it is too small for
the number of patients now occupying
it. DIR. Deal is the attending physician.
COUNTY JAIL. - Yesterday morning
there were eight prisoners in the County
Jail, two of whom were charged with
murder, three were serving out fines
imposed by the Justice of the Peace for
Phoebe, one is an insane man, one is in
, on charge of robbery, and another is
awaiting examination. Since interview
ing the Jailer, Woods, charged with
murder, has been discharged.
> EouANIMrTY OF TEMpER.--Of all the
virtues an even temper is most priced.
| hos NJ, 10 c,11ktvota fhis
great virtue, but when We contemplate
!, the absence of our Fowlers Sexua
Science, We begin to loose temper. Nov
whoever has our copy Of that book would
, confer lasting benefit upon severa
> attaches of the Office by returning it
No questions asked.
: The Grand Jury for the Decembe
Term of the District Court is now il
: session. 1t will first dispose of sucl
criminal matters as may be brought be
r. fore it, and then give attention to Count
, affairs generally - the Jail. hospital
:. finances, etc. The matter of sellin
d arms to Indians in violation of law ough
to receive the attention Of the Gran
!. Jury. - r. ar 's1
/. FoR SAN FRANCISCO. Captain Williai
s Boyle, who has been in Phoebe sewers
weeks examining the mines Of Ely Dis
trict, starts this morning for San Fran
n cisco. Capt. Boyle is well pleased wit
the developments and prospects of th
district and will give favorable accoul
III OF our mines.
:. DE-. c. G. FoLTz, formerly Count
er Physician, has left for the celebrate
e. Paso Robes Hot Springs, in San Lu
Obispo county, Cal. The Doctor
n suffering from the effects of tumor c
the liver, and it is hoped his sojourn
the Springs will restol him to health.
20 HOLIDAY GooDs.-W. Manning offe
nd to the people Of Phoebe fine display
49, articles suitable for holiday present
1r. His catalogue comprises full assoc
ment of diamonds, watches, jewelry al
in. various articles in that line. Read /
advertisement, then visit and inspect /
stock. a..-
~ SUDDEN DEATH.-A gentleman nam
,aS Charles Going died suddenly at the S
nv, Jose House late yesterday afternoe
ne, The cause OF his death will be inquil
a into to-day by Coroner Philson, and
oy. particulars of the event will be given
n us tomorrow.
md Mr. H. j. PARKE, nm experienced IN
yes or, has returned to Phoebe after
po- absence Of a fortnight or more in .e1a
n ming the adjacent mining districts
Tas hope Mr.. Parke may conclude to SCI
= NJ, in Phoebe. ~ a'''
ned H. Soils advertises, among other a
rior cles in his line, fresh oysters and Free
rst- truffles. He expects to receive a 10
turkeys and game for Christmas.
store is on Main street, a few doors
ar'' low Wells, Fargo & Co. Office. -
&" WE beg to direct attention to the
a.. vertisement Of Costera's Ladies' !
m Dressing Rooms, in the San Jose Ho'
J. F. Kopp, well known in this place
AIRY, connected with the establishment.
SO. Creams AND ToBAooo.-Adolp Cob