Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-01-30

town. $50.
On motion, policemen Humphreys and
Messerve were superseded, the vacancy to
take effect February LIST.
The SCHOOLS OF GOLD HrLL.-Think-
ing that the patrons of the News would
take an interest in an item regarding the
schools Of Gold Hill, yesterday afternoon
we paid a visi, to institutions Of learning
Of our town. The first we visited, was
the public school, taught by Miss 5. ID.
Meacham. We were politely received.
and had the pleasure Of looking over two
classes recitc in geography. The govern
ment of the school, as far as we could see,
was very good. and seemed to be taught
on systematic principles. The school Is
what may be termed intermediate-the
scholars ranging from seven to seventeen
years Of age. The average attendance IN
this school is for,y-fve. We x visited
the school under the charge OF Mrs.
Barnes. Having but u few moments to
spare. We obtained from her the following:
The school is entirely primary, there being
no scholars in il further advanced than in
reading and spelling. The average attend
ance for the present term Is about forty :;
and their ages ranging from six 10 twelve
wears. The schools seem TO be under en-
cellent government, and as far as we could
see. for the short time present, both teach
ers do all in their power to preserve good
order and impart knowledge TO those now
under their charge. The school-rooms
are well furnished, the desks and seats
being arranged in such a manner as to
give the teachers an opportunity OF walk
ing 10 any portion Of the house without
interfering with any Of the scholars. Next
we visited the private school of Miss Nc
Elroy. Here we found a school whose
average attendance is fifteen, and the
scholars ranging from five to fourteen
years. Most of which number are bright,
intelligent looking children-and here we
would specially mention Lizzie Solkeld,
who, in all respects, showed herself to be
a complete little lady. We make this
special mention. because merit should be
rewarded.
ExcELsIoR DISTRICT Yesterday norm
ing We had the pleasure Of meeting Mr..
Whi,amore. one Of the proprietors Of the
Excelsior Hotel. Summit City, and who
left that place on last Thursday. From
him. we learn that the snow which was
about six feet deep At the present time is
melting away very rapidly, the melting
being principally on the bottom. He also
states that the snow has settled down and
become so solid that it is excellent walk
ing on the top Of it, he having walked out
to Polley's station on the n without
the assistance Of snow shoes. There are
quite a number of persons coming in at
this time, and things will Don be looking
up again IL there should be no more storms
for a while. The snow at Polley's station
is about three feet deep, and the road is in
an excellent condition. There are about
three hundred persons in the district at
the present time. and a number OF the
claims are being worked with good pros
poets. Mr.. Whi,amore designs starting
back to-day.
Man SHor.-Pietra Milich;a native Of
Turkey. was shot this morning, under
the following circumstances: 1t seems
tina, Milich has for some time been the
owner of a ranch in the vicinity of Steam
boat Springs, and recently some parties
attempted to drive him off of it. Hcster-
day he came to Virginia and procured a
pistol and knife to defend his rights with,
and returned to the ranch. This morning
he was found in his bed. with three bullet
holes in him-one in his temple. n in
his shoulder, and one in his side. The
mar is still living.
CoLoREp ScHooL.-This morning a
school for the colored children was
opened IN Virginia. This. We believe, is
the first school Of the kind ever opened in
this State. The school is under the
charge Of Doctor Waterman, a white man.
This morning wherever you see a little
curly head he is dressed in his Sunday
clothes. and looks as bright as a new dol
lar. We are glad to see a movement OF
this kind.
ANOTHER PREsESrArIoN.-Las even
ing. we were present at another presenta-
ton. II was made by Bob Lowery to
Billy Sheppard. The present was a char
ac,er hat. and was presented as a token OF
the high regard entertained for him as an
actor, and one who has contributed so
much to the enjoyment Of ,heater goers in
Virginia. Billy, tonight. will spread
himself in that new hat.
The PLACE TO FIND Ir.-festerday
afternoon. happening in at White x
Mitchelrs saloon, Gold Hill, we acct
dentally cast our eye around toward the
oyster stand, and there we discovered the
largest, latest and incest cooked turkey
that we have seen for a long time. We
also got an invitation to try some of it.
Long may that institution wave.
BuLLroS.-Van Wyck s Sanchez, Gold
Hill, received to-day, for melting and as
saw, 1902 ounces Of crude bullion. II.
Harris received for the same purpose 4O2
ounces. Edwards & Weigand also, re-
ceiyed 1907 ounces, TO be likewise dealt
with. 1t is well!
An IMPROVEMENT. - Cahil s Eyre,
Brokers. Virginia, this morning had their
business painted on their large show
window, in grand style. We suppose the
rise in the Hale & Norcross is the cause Of
the improvement. ~
Music HALL.-Last night the Hall wa
not near so full as usual. The Rough
Diamond" was presented in the bes
style-Courtaine and Amanda Lee takint
the leading characters, aud doing mucl
credit to themselves. Go tonight an'
see them.