Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-06-17
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FIRE, aud in a very short time the whole
building was enveloped in flames and
e~ncrely destroyed. Our FIRE depart
ment was out ut the first alarm, and at
tachiug their hose to a hydrant on Main
street, the boys tried 10 get a stream on
the FIRE, but withou, success, they hav-
ing only l,400 feet OF hose. Monumental
Engine Company No. g., from the Dr.
vide, however, soor arrived with their
gallant little machine, and taking water
from the hose companies, they succeed
ed in getting u stream on the fire. Their
efforts, however, were confined TO saving
the buildings in the immediate vicinity,
the mill itself being past redemption.
The fire is believed to be the work
of IN ineendiary, as the mill has
not been running for several months,
and therefore no fire was used in orahout
it.. IL contained three batteries, OF Eve
stamps each, and eighteen pans, to
gether with the usual machinery, in
proportion. Il belonged TO the estate
of l.. S. Bowers, deceased, but was
held under n mortgage by Georg-
Waters, Esq. 1t was insured for
Sic, 900, which nearly or quite covers
the actual loss. Our firemen, Including
Engine Company No. 6, are entitled TO
much credit for their energetic activity
displayed on this occasion. The alarm
extended TO Virginia, and all OF the
machines were in readiness TO come
down here il required.
tbs CONTEST roR II CHAMPIONSHIP.
As will be noticed by reference to adj
v%ertisement in another column, the
terms of the contest ut the coming Fire
mems Tournament of July 9Th, are ma
~terielly modified and more satisfactorily
arranged than before. As it is now, the
FRS, prize, q large silver bullion trumpet,
will be given to any eight men OF any
Engine, Hose, or Hook and Ladder Com
pany, who make the best time with n
Hose Carriage or Jumper, carrying 500
feet of Hose-to run from Young Ameri-
ca Engine House to kuickerbocker En-
CINE House, C street, Virginia. None
but those who have been members OF
companies running Is days p,'or to the
5th Of July, will be permitted 10 COM
pete for this prize. The most important,
lowever, will be the contest tor the
champion badge. This will he the Sec
ond prize. II is n silver plate or badge,
to be placed on the boz of the winning
machine. Iii. zee TO all EugineS de-
string to contend. Engines TO draugSt
water from the Sazarac cistern, aud play
a stream through 100 feet Of hose. This
arrangement looks to US entirely on
the SQUARE" and should be satisfactory
to all the companies in the Department.
The Board Of Engineers evidently de-
sire an honest test in this matter, and
show a disposition to accommodate aud
satisfy the ideas Of all ambitious con-
t~estants. IT'S we'll.
BENEFIT OF JAMES SrARK.-As we
stated three or four days age, preFars-
ton, are making for giving n benefit TO
Mr.. James Stark, who WAS stricken
down by paralysis no, long since, and
who has not yet entirely recovered.
The benefit will be given at the Oper"
House, next Saturday evening, and the
"Choral Society" will provide the sta
ple Of the entertainment. The perform
ancs will be made up entirely OF the
efforts of amateurs, and any one deSir-
Gus of appearing in song, recitation, or
any other capacity, will favor by con-
ferring at ouce with ]. C.. Currio, Esq,
Mt his rooms in the Enterprise building.
At a meeting of Mr.. Stark's friends,
held Yesterday, the following commit
tees were appointed: Committee on
Prosramme-R. VI. Daggett, d. v.
Gates, Fred. Hillyer. Committee on
Tickets. C. Currie, William Welch,
Samuel Owen, Albert Lackey, 4. Wal
ter, NJ. Mygatt, l.. B. Hopkins, Ia. Rey-
nolds, F. A. Triue, Virginia City ).
W. Chubbuck, Levi Finck. Ross Col
cord, John b. Winters, Gold Hill r..
II. Mullard, C. G. McDufie, Silver City;
]. W. Slingerland, Carson jim Kelley,
Reno.
THa LIBERTY FEsrIvAL.-The Festival
and Fair given by the ladies OF Gold
Hill in order to aid Liberty Engine Com
pany No. | 10 the erection Of u new hall,
flour;shed finely and satisfactorily last
evening. Thea,er Hall never looked
more cheerful and gay. Tonight CON
cludes the fair, and au extra good time
may be anticipated. 1t is the cheapest
place tor lots Of choice enjoyment to be
found in this section. Only four bits
admission, and two or three hours
dancing given free, n fine band OF music
being in attendance for tina, purpose.
Plenty Of strawberries, ice cream. lem
onade, aud other Refreshments at fair
prices, and no one forced to buy unless
they choose. Among the fancy articles
for sale, we recommend an inspection OF
the silver ware table, where one can
parcbase contingent interests in the mr.
ticles for sale aud stand II chance of win
ming fifty times the cost Of the invest
ment. Go TO the Festival Tonight.
Every property holder in Gold Hill
should buy at least a dozen tickets,
even though be suould not attend.
PlpER's OPERA HousE.-This very
popular place of amusement closed last
evening with the benefit Of Funny Nor.
gan Phelps. The "Ladies' Battle"
and "Katty O'Sheal," two very excel.
lent and amusing pieces, constituted a
very pleasing and satisfactory entertain
mcnt. Thus ends the dramatic season,
and the ,beater will remain close! unit!
,ome new attraction is secured. Piper
has none in view at the present time
therefore it may be some weeks before
delighted audiences will again nighily
frequent the Opera House. After mex
week, when the great World Circus viii
be here, it would be a good time Tor thu
Martiue,ti's to appear at the opeT'
House; they would draw well for I
week or two. Heller could draw "bor'
five or six good houses, and aiterward 4
6rst.cla.s melodeon company would do
well for some time. No scrub perform
ers would answer, however-none h"'
the very best. Next Saturday evening
a benefit is to be given to Mr., J"rne
Stark. at the Opera House, the Choir
Society furnishing the entertainment.
vxLocIpEpE RAcs.-At the coming
celebration of the 18th Of July, in "dd'
ton to the 6remen's racing and othc'
exciting novelties, u velocipede race /,
proposed. "Butch," the spirited
drummer boy of Virginia, d"F'ngil