Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-11-28
A rRulsr HOG raised a row yesterd

A rRuiSr HOG raised a row yesterday
in Chinatown. 1t appears that piggy
was the property Of a Celestial who val
ned his hogship greatly. and diligently
fed and tended his poker, intending some
day to revel in juicy roasts, &c. but Mr..
Hog had turn for wandering. and man
aged to get out Of the place set apart for
his abode, and proposed to take tour of
inspection. That was the time when
trouble commenced. Every effort was
made by the Chinamap and his compa-
riots to drive piggy back into his den,
but go he wouldn't, end kept charging at
q great rate. Ever and anon he would
round, make dash for an opening in
the circle of his tormentors, which gen.
orally ended in upsetting two or three of
the natives OF the Fowery land. On one
attempt he bounced through house &C.
cupied by gentle almond eyed damsel,
Like John. Gilpih's celebrated ride the
excitement grew contagious. aud all
Chinatown was sgog with the chase,
which in an hours time was brought to
close by a most gallant and determined
charge on piggy by score Of the Mon
gols, who picked up Mr.. Pig and bore
him off in triumph suspended to long
bamboo, while they made fearful din,
which could only be successfully COM
peted with by Chinese orchestra. g..
A GRATIFYING INcIDENT.-On Thurs
day we mentioned that John P. Kelley,
the well.known lawyer. had advanced
large sum of money to pay off the en-
ployes of the Magnet Company, Of which
concern Mr.. Kelley had been Superin-
tendent. The act was prompted by
high sense of honor, which reflected
much credit on Mr.. Kelley and was prop
erly appreciated by those whose interests
he had protected. A number Of them
subscribed together and raised sum
sufficient to purchase a very handsome
gold watch, which was presented to Mr..
Kelley by Judge Knight on behalf OF the
late employees of the mine. The pre-
sentation took place at the Office of Mr..
by sill parties, which sn6Sea ~. ~.
Kelley's kindness will not soon be for
gotten, and he in turn will always re-
member those who showed that they
understood and appreciated the benefit
conferred.
ARRESTED. Last night officer Mckee
arrested man lately arrived f..", Mon
tana, who refused to give his name,
charged with breaking into house stu
ated near Pritchard's Fast Freight Office.
The articles stolen were q six shooter,
coat and check for 1870. All OF the
above were found in his possession when
arrested. The American citizen OF Afri-
can descent, called Boss" was also
arrested by officer Mckee on the same
charge.
M. MEEHAN, the we'll known bootmaker,
has commenced business sgain at his old
stand. Those going to Panamint would
do we'll to get pair of his make OF
boots before leaving. as he is an old pho.
neer and understands how they should
be made for such journeys. See adver.
tisement under head OF New To-day.
WELL SrocKED.-Hugh Whites Salt
Lake stage line is now running six horses
to each coach. So long as the bad
weather lasts this increase OF motive
power will be kept on. The stages are
now making good time; that due yester-
day arrived in the middle of the after
noon, being much earlier than usual.
The ball given by the Young Mems
Social Club on Thanksgiving evening
was largely attended and dancing kept
up with great spirit until very late, or
rather early, hour in the morning of the
next day. 1t was well managed and
pleasant affair.
THANKSGIVING DAY passed off without
any incidents worthy of remark. Some
of the bows had been a little too unre
hitting at the shrine of the Rosy God
but were in too good humor to cut W
any reprehensible didoes.
ALL persons indebted to the Cali
fornia, Phoebe and Peoples Markets NJ
to November LIST, 1874. must settle on Of
before December 18th, 1874, or collec
ton will be Immediately enforced.
n2Sf WINES & MONTGOMERY.
The weather still remains bright an
clear, but last evening turned quite cold
Our streets are fearfully muddy and are
we fear. likely to remain so for som
tina. o..
Periodicals and papers of the late
dates and most interesting character. al
always to be found at the stand OF W.
Wilson, in Fulks Il McAlpin's saloon.