The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-07

WAL Vii GAFLOs$ON.-Ou Ouuuhg
afternoon loud repor. was heard pro-
ceeding from Chinatown, Immediately
followed by yells and screams. Mrs.
Page and Bob Glover. who happened to
be in the neighborhood. Immediately ran
to the rear of the house from where the
screams were coming and found China
woman enveloped in flames, and lot of
China men standing. idle spectators of
the scene, not offering to move o hand
for her relief. They at once stripped off
her clothing and Immediately proceeded
to do all in their power to alleviate the
sufferings of the China woman, who was
terribly burned from her feet to her
body; also portion OF her face. arms
and breast. from the effects of which she
is now suffering. 1t appears that the
woman bad used a fve.gallon can Of
coal oil to enliven lighted FIRE aud that
the FIRE had communicated to tho can,
which exploded. throwing the burning
fluid over the woman, burning her in the
fearful manner AZ stated above. The
house was also set aare, but was easily
extinguished.
Picnic. The Germans had their picnic
out at Highland last Sunday. and large
number Of people were there. All the
vehicles in Phoebe had been engaged fof
the occasion three week ahead of time
and our streets presented very deserted
appearance Sunday. At the picnic
grounds platform had been erected for
dancing. which was decorated with Chi
nese lanterns. and those feeling SO in
clined amused themselves In this manner.
Target shooting. singing. and various
other amusements, were INDUCED in by
those present. all seeming we'll pleased
and delighted with the days recreation.
The pionickers began to return about
six O'Clock in the evening, and from that
time until near eleven O'Clock teams
were arriving in town.
INvEsTIaATE.-- While the Silver Reef
Gre is fresh in the minds of the people
it would be we'll for the Justice of the
Peace to investigate in regard to any
more fres that tsko place in this town,
and any fellow caught sticking miners
oandlestick. with a lighted candle 10 it,
into the wall, ought to be taken GU. and
shot.
Personal. - Henry Eilers returned
from his European tour Monday evening
and il looking much healthier than
at the time Of his departure. His trip
appears to have agreed with him. John
NJ. Hanford. County Clerk, returned
from the East last Saturday. Sheriff
Mckee left for Silver Rect Wedne sday.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Bishop Whitaker
held services at this church last Sunday
morning and evening. During the morn
ing services Mrs. Geo. q. Johnston and
child were both baptized, and in the
evening the right Of confirmation was
administered. Bishop Whitaker left for
Cherry Creek Monday morning.
CANNED FRUITS. On yesterday 7. G.
Poujade received large quantity OF fine
canned fruits which he is disposing Of
for cash at small profits. Parties need
ing anything in this line will do we'll to
peruse his advertisement in this issue.
UNsEEvIcEABLE.-Chiet Engineer Gel
Albert reports several fire plugs as being
In an unserviceable condition in case of
fire. The Board Of delegates should at.
tend TO them at once.
PAY.DAYs.-Last Tuesday the Newark
Company disbursed the amount due their
employees and to the stores. and on Tues
next the Raymond & Ely Company will
do likewise.
CHRIsTY BULLIoN.-The Christy Mill
4 Mining Company shipped from Silve.
Reef on the let, I'd and Sd of June bull
lion valued at 81 ,442.59.
Ex.P1ocHERs were the principal losers
by the Silver Reef fire. only two in
business there having escaped--George
Miller and ]. j. Halpin.
BILLIARD TABLE FOR SALE.-Any per-
son desiring to purchase a frst-class
billiard table can do so on application at
Panaca Saloon.
PEssoNs desiring good beef, veal or
mutton can procure the same by call
ing on Gus. Adelman at the Peoples
Market.
IcE.-All persons desiring Toe can be
supplied by leaving orders with Mr..
Goodrich, at the butcher-shop.
THERE were couple of buildings torn
down during the week for the purpose of
taking them to Tenn Pahute.
P,ocHE BuIL1oN.-$12. sos, 4S in bul.
lion was shipped during the past week
BY Wells, Fargo & Go. 't
TIE belfry Of the Episcopal Church
WAS blown down yesterday during the
heavy gale.
CAPTAIN MILLS has appointed John
Sheath foreman Of the Raymond & Ely
mine.
A NUMBER OF our citizens intend hav.
Ing picnic at Highland Wednesday.
WARN weather has arrived at last. Fly
hash 10 now in season.