Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-12-05
Pacific Coast.

EUREKA, Dec.4.-Ther railway stage that
left last night, on arriving Of Diamoad
Wells, eight miles from here. was stopped
by two highwaymen, Who made the usu.
al demand for Wells. Fargo L Co. g treas
ure box. The Hrst intimation those on
board the stage had that something was
wrong. was the appearance Of a man on
the road who ordered the driver to hold
on. The team. which was driven by
Van. was spirited one, and the order
had been repeated several times before
the stage was brought to a stand, when
another individual stepped to the side Of
the stage and ordered the driver to pass
down the box, a request that was &C.
ceeded to without hesitation. While the
man at the box was endavoring to burst
it open, Jim Miller. the special messen-
ger, was preparing for work. At first be
10 uso mrs rvoevers Uut wish
ing to make sure of his shot changed his
mind and went for his shotgun, which
was behind him and the driver. In at
tempting to draw the weapon out the
other man who was standing guard in
front, observed his actions and ordered
him to keep quiet. Not needing the
caution, he succeeded in getting his gun
out and Immediately fred on the treasure
robber while he was attempting to force
open the box. Immediately as Miller
fred, the robber on guard fred at him
and the driver. The latter escaped un-
hurt. Miller was less fortunate. he be-
ing wounded in the right arm and left
hand, which incapitatei him from fur
Their service. The man at the box
ceased work and also fred shot from
his revolver, but without effect. The
driver not knowing that Miller was shot,
said, "Jim, 60 after them with your re-
yolver," and started the team which was
very restless, and with great difficulty
kept standing. Hardly had the team
} started, when the leaders were sudden!
plunged to the ground, caused by thei
being trippsd up by rope extended ocros
the road. The robbers, to make sure o
their game, had taken rope from q wei
, and tied 1t across the road from tn
! Rranary to the station. The horses wer
now frantic with fright. became er
s tangled, and the leaders breaking tn
;. swing pole freed themselves and wer
9 lost. With the remaining four animal
q the coach returned to town. John Lam
bert. one Of tho passengers, got out
the stage and returned to the scene
% the conflict and secured the treasure be
which was uninjured. So sudden an
h unexpected was the attack made. that
on board were taken completely unawar
The passengers inside, four in numbs
though frightened at first, took in tt
!. situation in moment and kept the
seats during the excitement, which lastt
6 but few moments. after which. thu
n, rendered valuable assistance in securi'
the box and temporarily dressing 7
:. wounds Of the messenger. The retu
of the stage at twelve O'Clock last mig
oocs stoned considerable surprise amo
n those who were still on the streets, I
when the cause had been explained
r greatest excitement prevailed. On
examination Of Miller's wounds it
found that he was more badly hurt th
at first supposed. the left hand bel
nd. completely shattered and necsssitat'
On, amputation of the little finger and
sh. portion Of the palm, That on the ri
arm is hesh wound and Il not serio
,ar. Sheriff Sullivan was notified of the
nc. currence and in short time with pc
The of men started in pursuit Of the robb'
nit. Another posse under Mart Packard
n,v also started in another direction,
ION. there are strong bopes that both rooo
will be captured. 1t is thought that
ned hishvaymen are the same who .
zero been operating on the road during
n n mast Summer, and are known as 81
v;fe and Mcdonald. Miller is confident
. n be must have shot the one that was
srsd deavorins to open the box, but the d.
iven is of opinion that he shot over
WA, The last seen Of them was by John 1
4 IA bert, who on returning for the boz h
them getting on their horses. VI