Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-04-26
WHITE PINE ITEMS.
From the News Of April sad.l

lFrom tho News OF Aprl Ia.J
BABYLoN.-This new town, situated
In the foothills of the Base Range, which
q few weeks ago made pretsusion, of be-
ing a substantial land as appeared) sue.
cessful rival Of Hamilton, has, to all
outward appearance, "tossed up the
SPONGE" and now all things there in
the way of Getty" improvements are
as lifeless as an Egyptian mummy-iu a
word, "Babylon (s.ocks) is falling"
Some Of the mines, however, over in
that vicinity are looking we'll, md sew
eral Of them, among which may be men
toned the Homeward Bent, are extract.
ing a large amount of excellent ore
suitable. indeed, for milling.
ExoIrIxa.-Esch day, about Express
tine, hundreds Of apparently interested
spectators gather along Main street to
witness the arrival Of the ponies. All
seem to take a lively interest in the rae
ing, and no matter which pony puts in
the frst appearance, . hearty round Of
applause Is certain to be given BY the
crowd. Each of the great rival cempa-
mics, of course, have enthusiastic nd.
mirers and friends, yet it is seldom that
We hear of any betting. II the ponies
should arrive "neek and neck" for a
few trips, We doubt not the excitement
would extend to the mines, and cause a
general suspension Of work for n few
hours each day, about " pony time"
ScuooLNAsrRR ABRoAD.-We noticed,
yesterday, tho following inscription on a
piece Of board nailed in 4 conspicuous
place on q down town hardware and
grocery store : "Fur sail u bellus &
Vile" As the building upon which
this somewhat ambiguous notice was
posted carries q considerable quantity
Of canvas, being a largo sized tent, it
WAS our first impression that the in
mates were preparing for a cruise down
to the yerdure-eoyered plain of Pogo
nip, on over among the suow-clad peaks
of the Base Range. The institution, at
all events, appears ready "fur sail y
during any of the furious gales pecu-
liar to this section.
TEAMS IN TowS.--During the last day
or two we have noticed the arrival OF
many heavy freight teams in town, de-
livering large csrgoes Of goods to our
merchants and other business men. A
great portion of them received their
freight at Winnomucca or Argent, but
in a few days w may expect the arrival
of huge "prairie s~choonsrs" direct
from Elko. The ruling rates for freight
from Elko at the present time, we
understand, 10 about seven cents per
pound, though if the roads should con-
tinuo good a material reduction may be
expected at an early date.
STRIKE IN THE HIDDEN TRlisUgE.-As
we are creditably informed . remark.
ably rich deposit of ore raj developed
yesterday in the Hidden Treasure mine.
We have no particulars as to the depth
at which the body was encountered, but
from q personal knowledge Of the
prospect shafts and other improvements
being carried on by this company, We
presume it is not less than 10 feet be-
low the surface. We shall endeavor to
visit the scene of the new strike shortly,
when we hope to DO enabled TO give
full particulars.
A MAMMOTH Liquor SToRE.-Harry NJ.
Goodman, formerly Of Doyle i Good.
man, of Virginia, and Mike McClusky,
of Virginia and Gold Hill, opened their
p~alatial saloon and mammoth Wholesale
liquor establishment Opposite the office
Of Wells, Fargo i Co.. last night. The
building is an ornament to the town.
Doc FIaur.-Thers was u p%rotracted
fight yesterday in front Of the Bureau
saloon, on Main street, between some
half dozen belligerently inclined "kss,"'
which attracted a large and approciative
audience. In White Pine, like every.
where else, all idlers take delight in dog
fights.
Hook AND LADDER CoNPASY.-Steps
are being taken, 80 we understand, 10
organize a Hook and Ladder Company
by the citizens Of our ns~ighboring town
at the foot Of the grade-Hamilton.