Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-07-28

Of Humboldt county on the 10Th inst.
to grant five per cent. Of the taxable
property Of the county as a subsidy In
aid of the construction Of q railroad
through that county, to connect with
the Northern Pacific road, now being
constructed through Mendocino county.
Should the people vote such aid-tak-
ing a number Of shares representing
the amount subscribed-the narrow
gauge would undoubtedly be adopted,
the mountainous nature Of the country
precluding the possibility of building
a broad gauge with any prospect Of
profit. The narrow gauge must be-
come popular, and before many years
elapse many thousands Of miles will
be constructed In California.
The SUTRo TUNNEL COMMISSIONERS.
The Enterprise says: The Sutro Tun-
mel Commissioners are quietly pursu-
ing their investigations in this neigh
borhood, and have visited most Of the
mines on the Comstock lode. Their re-
port will be one of the highest value
to the mining interests, for Congress
will 10 doubt order a large number of
the same to he printed, which will be
distributed amongst the people Of the
different States of the Union. The In
vestigations of the Commissioners are
not confined to the ComStock lode, but
also embrace the country east and
west, and they have visited several Of
what are called outside claims. Per-
sons having correct Information about
such would do we'll to call the atten-
ton Of the Commissioners to the same,
to have them embraced in their report.
The Enterprise Is right. Correct in
formation " Is just what those Com
mlssioners desire, and just what we
have been giving them through the col
umns Of the GOLD HILL News, espe-
cially in regard to Sutro's great tunnel
monopoly, which they were sent to
squarely investigate-the most selfish,
grasping aud absurd monopoly ever
attempted to be played upon the mine
owners, working men, and public gem
orally OF Virginia, Gold Hill, or any
where else IN this section. The in
formation given Them through our COL
umns Is positively correct, and fully
substantiated by all practical men, en-
gineers. or anybody capable of unbi-
ased, disinterested judgment.
DRUNKEN INDIAN.-Day before yes
terday n Piute in a beastly state Of in
t~oxication was taken to the Gold Hill
calaboose by an officer and there kept
till he was properly sobered of, when
he was let out again. The poor devil
| was found near the railroad office. and
so drunk that he could hardly stand,
but went Keeling about in a dlsorderly
manner. occasionally striking Mt posts
and similar objects with his fist, which
was badly swollen from so doing. AT
| the request of the officers we made no
item Of 1t at the time, as they were
In hopes to detect the low-lived scamp
who sold this Indian the liquor. 1t
will not be healthy for him in case he
Is detected.
P1PER's OPERA HoUsE-LINGARD's
ENrsRrAINMENrs.-We r requested
by Manager Piper to state that the box
office Is now open for the securing oil
reserved seats for the two grand Lin
gard entertainments next Monday and
Tuesday evenings, full particulars rel
alive to which may be read in our ad'
yertising columns. Seats a be Sc
cured for one or both nights, and with
out extra charge, and al intending tt
bring ladies will do we'll to secure
seats, as tho theatre Is sure to b
crowded both nights. Persons ut Car
son, along the railroad, or elsewhere
outside desiring seats, a secure then
by sending or ~telegraphing to Mr.
Piper.
RoUau.-On account of not liking
to drink water during the presen
weather, the printing fraternity of tn
News office are obliged to drink soda
We are to-day again indebted to TIN
kind hearted Morrill,, OF Virginia, for
box full Of the bottled article packed
In Mount Davidson's coolest snow. l
is delicious and the popping Of the cork
every few minutes Is like the roar Of
battery Of mitrailleuses. Our printer
don't mean to get alkalied If Morrill,
soda will prevent 1t.
HALr-MAsr.-The flags on the vari
Gus fire engine houses at Virginia ar
displayed at half.mast to-day In tokel
of the death Of the wife Of Woodbur.
= Knight, member Of Eagle Engine Co
, No. Mrs. Knight died after h shor
illness at a late hour last evening
quite suddenly and unexpectedly
She was u most estimable lady, an,
her loss Is mourned by a large circl
OF warm personal friends.
SURPRISE PARrY.-General Van Boil
kelen, at his residence in the lowe
. suburbs Of Virginia, was treated to
, grand surprise party last evening Q
numerous friends, ladies and gentle
men, from the city. They took a ban
|, along, and had music and dancing tt
quite a late hour. They also hung a
the trees In the garden full OF fame
| lanterns, presenting q very beautiful
appearance.
SPIRITUAL DETEcTIvE.-An exceec
ingly sharp and i%ncredulous friend
ours, tsays the Carson Register,) Ia
: gone over to Washoe Valley to deteI
! the trickery in the spirit humoug go
l ten up by the kaisers. When he n
turns we shall hear what VIC shall heal
AT THE LAxE.-Hon. Thos. Findle
and family, from Grass Valley, Cal
fornia, and Judge Richard Rising an
wife, from Virginia, Nevada, are q
journing at Comedian Hot Springs.
ASSESSMENT LEvrED.-The Overma
Mining Company yesterday levied a
assessment OF q per share on their ca
ital ak0rE