Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-07-22

witness for the people could not b,
found. The entire police force was in
structed to look for him, and reported
that he was at Antioch. A subpoena was
sent there for him, but he could not BE-
found. The District Attorney could ncl
convict without his testimony, and the
prisoner was released on his promise to
surrender himself whenever the witness
may be found.
Last Saturday convict at San Quen-
tin, N. Rodrigues, asked the Hospital
Steward to compound him dose which
would give him the appearance of being
sick, SO as not to oblige him to work
The Steward complied and the first dose
killed the convict in few hours.
1t is announced that the steamer Costa
Rica will make only Ole more trip to
Honolulu.
The Rev. DR.. Dodge, who is reported
to have conversed with Governor Booth
relative to the Communication of the sen-
tence of Chas. A Russell, has told the
prisoner that there is no hope that the
petition will be granted He had his
portrait taken to-day to send to his
mother. He says he has no hope of es-
Gaping death, and is resigned to his fate.
He will be executed next Friday.
A serious fight occurred near Lone
Mountain amongst alarge lot OF lnborers.
Clubs and knives were freely used and
several men severely injured with both.
Finally young man by whom some of
the rioters were employed, seized Il club,
and went through them right and left
with SO much execution that he quoled
the disturbance. A part of the rioters
then charged on a Chinese wash house,
and were about TO discourage Chinese
immigration, when the boss whipped ont
a revolver and sent three bullets amongst
the scoundrels. This outrageous act of
the Chinaman defending himself and
house surprised them, and they scattered
in every direction. No arrests were
made, nor is it known whether the shots
took effect.
John Ramsey has commenced suit
against the Omnibus Railroad Company
to recover sac, 900 damages for the loss
of his wife Catherine, who was run over
by one of the defendants cars and
killed. They claim she was drunk and
lay on the track. The night was so dark
the men on the car couldn't see her.
SEATTLE, W. T., July 81.
About 6 O'Clock Saturday evening a
shooting ARRAY took place between ] . II.
Terry, teamster, and Delbert Wright, a
barkeeper. Terry was playing some
game for drinks, and lost Terry then
attempted to assault Wright, but was
prevented by bystanders. He then left
the house and returned with IA large-sized
revolver, sat down on the table, took de-
liberate aim and fred at Wright, the ball
entering his side. Wright is not ex-
pected to recover.
VALLEJO, July 81.
The Lincoln House was entered yester'
day by thieves, and some clothing, val
ued at $40, stolen.
Sixteen carloads of wheat, 100 tons,
arrived at South Vallejo Saturday even.
ing. The third wheat ship of the season
has arrived to load with wheat.
MARYsyIlLE, July q.
Dennis McCauley, tinsmith in the
employ of Cooley & Cady, Of this city,
lost his right hand this afternoon by the
premature discharge of a shot gun. He
picked up the gun by the muzzle from
the bottom OF wagon, when it went off,
carrying his hand almost entirely away.
He suffered amputation above the wrist.
SUCKER FLAT, Cal, July 81.
Mark Curran, roadlmaster of this dis
trict, was found dead to-day near Vine.
yard ranch. He left his home at Tim.
buctoo, Saturday morning, for Wheat.
land, with a wagon and horses. 1t is
supposed he was kicked by one of the
horses and killed.
WooDvILLE, CAL, July 81.
\ serious fight occurred yesterday Il
miles west of here, between George Bow
ers and his hired man Conner who was
jealous of his wife and swore he would
shoot Bowers. Yesterday they met.
Corners fired and missed. Bowers shot
him IN the side and stabbed him several
times before they could be separated.
Conner is in very critical condition.