Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-09-30

Empire shaft. He was working In the
employ Of the Confidence Company,
running a drift from the 11o0-foot
level of the Imperial-E Empire through
their claim to the 90O-foot level Of the
Yellow Jacket mine, availing them
selves of the Imperial-Empire shaft
for what hosting they have to do. The
drift where johnson and companions
were working Is very warm, owing to
no air connection being vet made with
other drifts; therefore they are In the
habit Of coming out to the shaft station
frequently, to cool of. At the time Of
the accident johnson had come out to
the station-the ll00-foot-with his
dinner-pail In his hand, and desiring
to pass to the other side Of the shaft,
he reached forward, and putting one
arm around the cage guide, he was
just stepping across by means Of the
side timbers Of the shaft, when the
cage, which happened to be coming
down the shaft at the time, struck him
on top Of his head, Its great weight
tearing him from his hold and precipi-
tating him 100 feet to the bottom OF
the shaft. The body Of the untortu-
nate man was brought to the surface
as soon rs practicable, and presented a
fearful sight, the entire skull being
crushed into a shapeless mass, so that
his death was instantaneous. Soon
after being taken from the shaft, the
body was moved to Wilson & Browns
undertaking establishment, b street,
Virginia, and Coroner Symons will
hold an inquest at 9 o'clock this
ing. johnson was q native Of Elsi-
more, Denmark, aged about 43 years,
and leaves 4 wife and child residing In
Bullion Ravine, at the upper end Of
Gold Hill. No II seems to blame for
this sad accident except the unfortri-
nate man himself. He was an old, eX-
perienced miner, perfectly familiar
with the locality, and simply took
chances on getting across the shaft in
time to escape the cage, not knowing
where It was. Just as the descending
cage struck him, he said to a compan-
ion standing near, where's the
cage?" Had he waited a moment, 1t
would have been down to the station,
and he could have crossed in safety.
NEW TELEGnArH LINE.-The wires
Of the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph
Company are being for the first time
extended to this section from Reno.
This telegraph has been in operation
between the Atlantic States and San
Francisco, following the line Of the
railroad, for some time past. but to-day
it is being brought into Virginia, and
very shortly will be extended to Gold
Hill. Mr.. F. l.. Vandenburgh, gen.
eral Superintendent Of the new Tele-
graph Company, is In town to-day and
proposes to have offices opened shortly
both here and in Virginia for the reg
ular transaction Of business. This will
increase telegraphing facilities very
perceptibly, and doubtless prove a
great advantage to business men.
ACCIDENTAL. SIIooTING.-H. ii. Pc
noyar, of Gold Hill, Republican call
didate for County Clerk, was quite
severely wounded in the shoulder day
before yesterday, while out hunting
near Genoa, by the accidental dis
charge Of his gun. He was riding
along with the muzzle resting against
his shoulder when the sudden drop
ping of one wheel Of the wagon into 4
chuck hole caused one barrel Of the
gun to explode. The flesh was torn
from the upper part Of the shoulder,
inflicting n not serious but very pain
full and disagreeable wound while it
lasts. Lucky it was no worse.
HUNTING ACCIDENTALLY before
yesterday James Williams, a team
ster residing at Reno, while out hunt
ing. met with a very v accident.
He had discharged one barrel Of his
gun, and while reloading. the ham,
mer Of the other barrel, by striking
against the wagon-bed in which he
was standing, went of, the entire
charge going through his left hand.
SCATTERING it so badly that amputation
at the wrist was found necessary.
CLUB MEETING To-NIaHT.-The peo-
pie of Hill, irrespective of party,
are cordially invited to come to the
Miners Union Hall this evening, and
listen to n speech from Hon. A. A.
Sargent, member Of Congress from the
California Second District. Mr.. Sar-
gent is opening Il political campaign
for us, and we desire to see as many Of
the people listen to him rs possible.
INJUNCTION SUIr.-Hobart yesterday
made application in the District Court
for an injunction against Parke and
others. The application Is set for
hearing tomorrow at 2 O'Clock L. NJ.
The matter involves certain water
rights OH Seven-Mile Canyon.
"LADrEs' NIoHT."-Recollect that
the entertainment given at Piper's
| Opera House tomorrow evening, for
the benefit Of Mrs. W. H. Robinson,
will be no melodeou performance, but
one given by an excellent dramatic
company. See advertisement.
BASKRUrr.-In the United States
District Court, yesterday, Daniel
Kelley. who keeps q provision store
OIL the Divide, was adjudicated bank
rupt on his own petition. Liabilities,
about $4,000; assets, $500 or $1,000.
DEpIcAT1oS.-The African Methodist
Episcopal Church, on G street, near
the corner of Union. Virginia, will be
dedicated next Sunday ut 3 O'Clock +.
NJ, by Bishop L. NJ. d. Ware. All are
invited to attend OH the occasion.
PARDoSED.-Nathaniel L. Squircs,
sentenced to the State Prison Decem-
Der 20, 1865, for arson, for q term Of
nine years. was last Monday granted
unconditional release from prison.