Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-11-21
Pacific Coast.

Pacific Coast.
SAN Francisco, Nov. 2O.-Greenbacks
9O(990H. M wa
Weather clear and cold.
Much interest is manifested in sport.
ing circles over the great trotting race to.
morrow between Occident, Fullerton and
Purdy for $4,000. In the pools Occident
i the favorite, Fullerton second and
Purdy third. If the present clear weather
holds the track will be in a fine condi.
ton and excellent time will probably be
made.
The seventh storey Of the Palace Hotel
is nearly up; it will be the last one. The
structure completely shuts out the head
of Montgomery street and makes it look
like short alley. The men work on
the building both day and night.
The British war vessel Petrol, from
Mazatlan, arrived last night.
San Francisco, Nov. 2O.- Clara A.
Sharon, daughter Of VIM. Sharon, was
married last night at the residence Of the
brides parents, Suffer street. to Frank
Newland. Archbishop Alemany ofici-
ated, aided by three priests. Over one
thousand guests were present at tho re-
ception. A more brilliant and fashiona-
BILE throng never assembled in this city
on Q similar occasion Among the
guests were the most noted Of our CAPT.
talists, and business men and civil digni.
taries, with officers of the army and navy
of the highest rank. The parental man
sion was brilliantly illuminated, as were
the grounds surrounding it. The happy
pair were the recipients Of presents of
very great value from Ralston and
other friends Of prominent positions and
it is reported that Mr.. Sharon settles
upon the newly welded pair the sum of
Vuv auilliOn DOLLARS, giving snem o home
at his own residence. fitted up IN almost
fabulous style. The festivities of the
occasion lasted until an early hour this
morning.
EUREKA. Nov. 20.-A horrible accident
occurred at the Richmond smelling
works this morning. Joseph Rice, en-
ployed as oiler in the engine room, while
oiling the machinery. was caught in the
belt and his body completely torn to
pieces. Both arms and legs were torn
off and the back bone drawn from the
body. Deceased was 10 years of age,
and at the time OF his death had only ten
minutes more to work, as he had intend
ed to give up his position, having accum.
ulated enough funds towards completing
his education, and intended to enter one
of the California colleges
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 20.-The murder case
on trial in the District Court took sud
den and unexpected turn yesterday. The
defendant, an Indian. named Sordo, il
being tried for the murder of mar
named johnson at the mines four year:
ago. Yesterday Sordo was put on thu
stand and proceeded to tell his story ,ant
to the surprise of all, his counsel includ
ed. he confessed his completely in thu
killing of johnson, but testified that b.
was an accessory after the act, and tina
the murder vas committed by Jose Del
carme, the principal witness against him
Sordo detailed all the circumstance
with the utmost simplicity and sincerity
telling how Jose shot the man in III
head, and how he tSordo) caught tn
murdered mans horse and assisted il
concesling the body.
VICTORIA, B. c., Nov. 20.-At an cleo
: ton just held in Lilloot district. B. G.
eight Cinnamon voted for the opposition
candidates for the local house, who wer
thereby elected. The election will, how
: ever, be contested by the other party
although the Cinnamon were natura
; lied British subjects and duly registere
voters OF the district.
: SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20.-The decisio
of the 18th District Court to-day in tn
+ case of Coroner Rice Gusts that oficil
I from Office for malfeasance. A stay {
!. Eve days was granted by the court.
l. The new ship Western Shore arrive
+ Yesterday from Coos Bay. She is fl
. looking craft and is the second ship bui
u on the Pacific coast. The ship wildvoo'
y built at Puget Sound two or three yea
n ago, is now on her way to Australia fro
Burrard Inlet with lumber.
'f The pools in the great trotting race
a. morrow are selling 800 on Occider
st s75 on Fullerton and $40 on Purd
Is The weather is pleasant and the pre-
l, poets are good for an exciting race.
a GOLD HILL, Nov. 20.-Johncon. y
man who was arrested few nights Q
for attempting to pass cancelled chez
and Who set FIRE to the jail after bel
OF released BY friends. was arrested last mig
ne at Carson while playing keno. He
a. have an examination here to-morr'
:. morning. He will be tried ON thl
%. charges: First. for arson; second, for
lat attempt to obtain money under IA
or pretenses; third. for breaking Jail twi
h. VIM. Mastsrson, one OF the Pione'
" OF Nevada and for the past twelve ye'
'es a resident Of this town. died suddeI
en- this morning of pneumonia. he b
bis only been sick about two days. He
member Of the Ancient Order OF
beruians and Gold Hill Fire Departme
Id vho will send his remains TO Ban Fr
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