The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-08-11

SOLID GRANIrE.-The block Of
ground, on which Cole Atherton's
stable stood, is now covered with gran
tie blocks, and stone cutters are busily
engaged in putting them in shape for
the purpose of laying a solid granite
sidewalk on the east side of the U. S.
Branch Mint, Carson City. The ma
terial is being taken from the granite
quarry of Colonel Abe Curry, west of
Carson. under whose supervision the
work is being done. The original
sidewalk was laid with Carson brick,
but three wears time has proven that
thew are not compact enough to stand
the wear and tear of stogy boots and
CATERS. The work of getting out the
granite and laying the pavement will
perhaps consume two months of time,
but when down it will be a permanent
CIV which nothing but old time a des-
troy. The Government is doing good
service in having this work done.
STEAM FIRE ENGINE FOR CARSON
Many citizens have suggested that we
do away with our local engines, by
sale, and purchase a tirst-cIass
g steamer" for the city. The idea
seems good and will, perhaps, be
heartily Endorsed. Not butthe Carson
firemen have worked most faithfully
on the old Warren and Curry, but
that this is the best city in the State to
locate a fire extinguisher of that char
acter. Our streets are level; no hills
- aI..~I Co tho Sh,ySt of both
companies could combine and II a
steamer by rope aud haul much easier
than bv dragging to fires the two hand
engines now in use. We indorse the
proposition, and would like to see
some action taken in the matter.
FELL IN A FIT.-Last night about
eight O'Clock, Harry Caffal, proprietor
of the Carson Bakery, while attending
to stabling his horse in the rea of his
dwelling, was attacked by al apo
plectic fit. Being absent from the
house some time, members of the
family went out to ascertain the cause
of his absence, and found him lying
on his back in the yard s~peechless
and helpless and breathing very
hard. He was carried to the house.
and DR.. Lee called in, who admins
tered restorativeS, and at ten O'Clock
asst night he had recovered somewhat
and was apparently well, although in
rather weak state.
COMING RIGHT ALoNG.-The track
on the Virginia & Truckee Rail-
rord is being pushed forward at a rapid
rate. Track layers were two miles
south of Franktown last night. We
are promised a locomotive over the
road, from Reno to the depot in Car
son City on the night of the 24th ofthis
month. Our information is from one
"who knows" he never told a lie; he
doesn't know how.
SIcK.-Co,onel John H. Mills,
States Revenue Assessor for
Nevada. came down on the 6 O'Clock
from Virginia city last night,
his way to the Genoa
Hot Springs. for the purpose of regain
ing his failing health. He has been
quite unwell for tome time past. We
that his usual good health may
be speedily restored.
COLONEL VEsEY, OF Virginia, was in
a few short seconds yesterday.
lie barely had time to ask us to in
iulge in a little star" his tavorite
beverage. The last we saw of him, he
swinging his white hat in the air.
He was out of money. but it is thought
he would be able to 'spar" his way
over the V. Il T. R. r.
BATHs.-For a pleasant drive and in
bath go to the Warm
springs, a mile and a half from town.
FoUND.-An iron latch key was
picked up on the street yesterday. The
,wner Tan find the same at this office.