Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-22

MEssRs. W. FRANK STEwARr, Centen
NAL Commissioner. and H. R. Whitebill
State Mineralogist. arrived here yester
day afternoon. They left Carson or
May 18th. taking in Geneva. Aurora Ho,
springs, Columbus, Belleville, Silye,
TafK, indian Springs, Belmont, Morey,
,iiyoo, Reveille, Hike and Bullionville on
the way. As every one knows, these
senuemen are engaged in collecting
specimens throughout the State for ex,
hibitlon at the Centennial. As fast os
procured they are forwarded to Carson.
there to be shipped to Philadelphia,
The name OF the donor, mine and value
OF each specimen affixed. They propose
devotlng an entire week to COLLECTING
specimens in Phoebe, and are of the
opinion that it will require three months
to make the tour of the State. On
Wednesday evening, June 23d, it is their
intention to deliver lecture, at the
Courthouse, on the Deposition of Min
eral Veins; or, The Philosophy of Min
ing. 1t Is but necessary TO mention the
arrival of these gentlemen and the OBJ
lect OF their visit to insure the hearty
cooperation of every one desirous Of
having the rich ores of this district well
and fully represented before the throng-
ing gaze OF the world in 1876.
CATTLE STEALING. "A party was ar.
rested last evening for driving off some
cattle formerly owned by him and sold
by his agent or partner to butcher in
Phoebe. The butcher gave his notes for
the cattle to the agent or partner, who
IN turn passed them to a merchant in
Phoebe in settlement of his private debts,
or. as he says, the firm debts. The
owner at first agreeing to the transaction,
and then becoming hot about the matter,
went to the butchers corral and had the
cattle driven off to their own, the mer-
chant refusing to give up the notes, this
SUIT was brought for grand larceny. As
the matter will undergo legal investiga-
ton, we prefer not to mention the names
In connection with the transaction.
YESTERDAY several of the boys among
whom was Old George Dayis-hayinp
more time TO spare than money to spend,
concluded to while away an hour or two
in the pleasant occupation of shooting At
mark. Geo, Davis had Jack Harris
seif-cocker-a whistler-and bringing it
arouud in the vicinity of his noss when
1t suddenly went off, much to the as
constituent OF George and couple of
Indians seated on the side hill, Luck
lily no one was hurt. George saws he
never touched the trigger but was lust
bringing it around to look down in the
barrel when it went off. OF course he
didn't touch the trigger, it was Maginnis.
ANDY FIFE, Sheriff of Lincoln county.
starts in to-day to collect gaming license
from the different faro games. He
says that he is compelled by the law to
collect this license Immediately; that he
cannot wait for the decision Of the Su-
preme Court, but will make special de-
post OF the money so collected and if
the supreme Court decides adversely to
the license law, the money can be re-
funded; in the meantime be is compelled
to collect it in order to do his duty.
DISTRICT CouRT.-Court met pursuant
to adjournment, at 10 clock A. N. Mon
day. In the case Of Snodgrass VS.. Hill
q partial argument was had, and, by con-
sent Of counsel, further argument was
deferred until Saturday, June 26th, 1876.
Court adjourned until Thursday, June
Gath, 1876.
A FIRE occurred near Raymond &
Ely mine on Sunday afternoon, caused
BY some hot ashes being thrown among
some brush. Water was put on verv
quickly and it was put out. No damage
was done, but it created considerable
smoke.
A HEAVY new plank sidewalk was put
down in front OF Weiderhold's, Heintzel-
mans, and the new saloon that is now
being fitted up for Clark g. Phillips. on
Main street. It is an improvement on
most OF the sidewalks, as it is made of
such substantial material.
a BuoKISG horse landed a citizen in
the middle Of Main street, from the hack
of said horse, yesterday morning. M
damage done however.
BULLION SHIPMENT FARGO 6
20: shipped yesterday bullion amounting
to $40, 276. y