Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-16
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TRIAL OF TIE RAILROAD RoBBERs.-
This trial proceeded yesterday at
Washoe, and the testimony for the
prosecution was brought to a close last
evening. The Court met at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ. Davis, who had pleaded guilty,
was sentenced to ten years In the
| State Prison. On motion of the Dis
trict Attorney the Indictment as to
to Roberts, was dismissed by order Of
the Court, he having turned States
evidence. Roberts testified rs follows /:
II know Chapman. Gilchrist and
| Squeers ; they were at my house In
Sierra Valley about October 10. Had
some talk about the robbery with
Jones. Davis and Cockerell ; we were
to rob the pay car; the time talked
about was not stated ; the next con-
versation was about robbing the ex-
press car IN or about the 9th Of No
vemhr-. Us lots OF money was going to
| Virginia am Gold Hill about pay day ;
saw CocAerell on the morning Of the
robbery /; said he had made them come
out ; the last e Of Davis he was
packing off a peck Of twenty-dollar
pieces; he gave me \ purse to put IN q
log barn : [ let him have $40 next
morning in the presence Of other par
ties; | was arrested by officer Lackey
and taken to Reno" GilchriSt was
also dismissed from the indictment and
offered rs a witness. He gave the fol-
lowing testimony 81 reside In Fir-
| ginia ; know Slueers, Parsons, Jones,
Davis, Cockerell; heard of the plan to
rob the cars in Virginia between the
Sth and Goth Of October; the PROPOSE
ton was made by Davis and agreed to
By the parties that the time of the rob-
berry was to be between the 2Sth Of o.
| tober and the 9Th of November, be-
tween Verdi and Reno. Davis, Par
sons, Squeers and myself went to Yer
di to cut the telegraph wires. Put Oh
masks. Slueers, Parsons and myself
got on the express car, Davis and Cock
erell OH the engine. Parsons drew Il
pistol on the Conductor and drove him
back into the passenger chr, Squeers
cut the bcll-cord | pulled ont the pin
uncoupling the express and passenger
cars !; run the engine aud express car
near the switch; Davis and Slueers
made the eXpressman open the doors
of the car and got in; Squeers, Par
sons aud myself broke open the boxes
| and took the coin. All Of us took some
money and then separated; was ar
rested by officer Burke" Testimony
Of others went OF to show that Squeers
and Parsons were arrested IN Sierra
Valley by officer Kinkead, Of WaShoe
county Gi!christ ut the house Of Par
sons. in Sardine Valley, by detective
officer Burke, in the employ Of the G.
Z. X. X. Company. Officer Burke also
stated that he arrested Jones and Cock.
rell at Antelope OIL the 7th Of Novem-
Der. He stated that lie was present
when officer LacSey arrested Roberts;
also stated 4 confession made Icy Jones
about the robbery ; he told where
81. goo of the money was buried. or
ficer Lackey testified that he first heard
Of the robbery OIL the 9Th Of Sovem-
Der, and arrested Roberts aud gave or
ders for Davis arrest in Virginia, who
showed where he had buried 81 1900,
which he U.ackey) recovered. Tile
testimony for the prosecution being
closed. that for the defense Is given to-
day, aud, together with the arguments
Of counsel, the trial will probably be
concluded tomorrow.
PrrER's OPERA HoUsE.-Nerer Too
Late to Mend proved a very good
attraction last evening. 1t is a we'll
written drama OF the sensationally
interesting order, aud 1t was put upon
the stage in good style, with an excel
lent cast. Proctor's personation Of
tom Robinson" was finished and
good. deIineating we'll that somewhat
incougruous character, whose start In
life was as II London thief, yet pos
sessed of redeemiug qualities, which,
properly encouraged, developed him
1t last into 4 respectable member of
society. Jennie Vaudeville person.
ated London Nan" in excellent style
and taste, and Sue Robinson rs "Susan
Merton" was sweet, sprightly and
effective. rs usual. Mrs. Stewart,
Katy Marble, Thayer, Leman, Ed
monds. Fulford, Simms aud Robinson
sustained well their various imper-
sonationS. The piece certainly was a
very good success. This evening an
extra fine bill will be pre- 'ented. the
enchanting and ever popular burle 'que
Of Ition. or the Nan at the Whesi, and
Korze5ue's beautiful play Of Pizarro,
both tirSt-claSs attractions, being given
for one evenings entertainment. Pr
zarro will be played first, Proctor APP
pearimg rs "Rolla;" and in the last
piece Sue Robinson will be the gay
| and festive little Man at the Wheel"
Thus it will be see that the manage
ment Is determined Oh giving the
patrons of the house the full worth OF
their money, and more too. Indeed,
the series of dramatic entertainments
now being given at the Opera House
are heretofore unsurpassed for variety
| and talent combined, and We are glad
to see them so well supported. Recol-
lect that the ~tlleater Is kept comforta-
/ bly, warmed these cold evenings. aud
there is no extra charge for reserved
seats.
CARSON BREWERY DEPor.-William
Bowden has bought out the interest OF
Thomas Wayne in the above we'll
known and popular saloon, and in
partnership with our jolly friend Adam
Chl. will continue TO III the saloon
in the same good style rs heretofore.
They keep not only tie famous Carson
lager beer, ale and porter. but the best
of wines, liquors and cigars. They
also have a fine Jenny Lind table tor
those who like to play the game.
drop in and try the hospitalities OF
Bowden and Uhl.
VERY LATE ArpENI--Billy Wilson's
stage at noon to-day brought US the
Carson Appeal OF yeSterday-only about
n day and Il half old. Why couldn't
you send us a copy Of to-day's paper.
Harry. or are you running your old
editions V again, after the style Of
preachers repeating their old sermons?
Masonic EL.Ec11oS.-At a meeting
of Virginia Lodge, No. g.. Of F. and
A. NJ. held evening before last, the
following officers were elected for the