The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1878-05-18
STATE ITEMS.

hoe, and fishing is A No. l.
The Carson Appeal says there is a
large amount OF travel between that
place and Bodie.
There is water enough in the Carson
river to run all the mills along its banks
to their full capacity.
The Belmont Courier reports the
mines in the western portion of Nye
county all looking well.
II is q misdemeauor in Virginia for
one person to pay the poll tax for an
other in order that he may vote.
Among the latest patents issued to in
ventors on the Pacific coast is one to
James W. Dillon, of Virginia City, for
drying shines.
The Sentinel Of Wednesday. the 18th
| instant, says the value Of the crude bull
lion shipped from Eureka to Palisade
since last Saturday was SCI. ZOO.
ssTbe Elko Independent says the search
for the body Of Bart McDermott, who
was lost in the mountains north of In
dependence valley last winter, has 80 far
been unsuccessful.
The White Pine News is creditably in
formed that the Martin White Company
OF Ward have purchased from j. r..
Wilmington the water franchise Of Will
low Creek, for the sum of $l2, 900.
The Eureka Republican says large
party Of gentlemen. ladies and children
were standing upon the balcony of the
Eureka Saloon to witness the circus pro.
oession, when the structure gave way,
and it was miricle that no one was
hurt
Eureka Sentinel, 18th: We learn from
authentic sources that the Republican
State Central Committee will not take
any action in regard to the time of hold
ing the State Convention, deferring the
subject to future adjourned meeting.
White Pine News, 18th: The Grand
Jury now in session found true bill
against Mrs. Clifford, alias "Shoo Fly"
for completely in the bullion theft, for
which Frank Clifford was arrested some
time ago. She was Immediately arrested
and now lapguishes in the hotel de
Raum.
A. J. Tyrrell. OF Virginia City, is an.
nounced as a candidate for Governor on
the Republican ticket at the ensuing
election. He is highly spoken of as a
gentleman in every respect qualified for
the position. He is the proprietor Of
the most extensive iron works and
foundry in Nevada. and is known as on
enterprising business man.
Eureka Republican: Philippe Print. the
italian who shot and killed his partne,
Negrena on the Sierra Canyon trail and
who was held to answer by Judge
Cromer on charge Of murder in the
second degreee. with bail fixed at So. 600
gave bonds for that amount and was
released.
Enterprise: Washoe Lake ia quite
shallow and it is said can easily b,
drained; that once ditch has been Gu
for short distance at the lower end tn,
lake will suice out canal and drain it.
self. By draining the lake, which is Of
no earthly use. about six square miles o
excellent agricultural land would b.
added to Washoe valley.
Enterprise: As a great number of mel
working in the California mine nov
enter and leave said mine through tn,
Ophir shaft. the changing room Of th,
Ophir has been enlarged and the ventil
alton improved by the addition of larg'
ventiator erected upon the roof. Abou
$50 California miners now go under
ground by way of the Ophir shaft.
Virginia Chronicle: Two machines I,
prevent the overwinding Of hoistin
cables are being put up on the Com
stock. One of these is at the Succo
mines. That being put up at the Crow
Point is intended to prevent cage iron
rising to the point of danger. aud tn
other takes care of the cage and cabi
after the cage has reached the point G
danger.
Cherry Creek Independent: Ned Bran
nan was back couple of days ago fror
Muncy Creek, for the purpose OF gettiu
fresh supplies. He reports the pro.
poets, as to his mine, Frightening ever
day. and that he is developing one {
7 the greatest bonanzas yet discovered i
eastern Nevada. D. E. MCCARTHY of til
D Virginia Chronicle. who is one of til
owners in Mr.. Brannan's mine, is e,
4 pected to arrive in town in few day
on tour of inspection.
Edison says of his talking machine: .