Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-06-23

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MISTAKEN IDENTITY. - The other
morning officers Jones and Putnam
were waiting at the Gold Hill depot Of
the Virginia and Truckee Railroad for
the arrival of the early morning train
from Reno, expecting to capture a
horse-thief they were on the lookout
for. As o O as the train stopped at
the depot, both officers rushed
into the passenger car from each
end. and securing what looked
to them to be the most suspicious
looking individual they zealously
bounced him. and, directly. had him
out of the car and OH his way to the
station house. Notwithstanding his
protestations OF innocence. They got
him part of the way down street before
they began to recognize that 1t was
Gus. Lewis, of Carson, they were so
summarily Strengthening. Mutual eN-
plantations. apologies and drinks fol-
lowed, and Gus. took quiet leave OF
them aud hasn't been seen or heard Of
since. 1t is thought that the poor fell
low went Of somewhere and died Of
modification at thus being mistaken
for a horse thief.
GRAND WRESTLING MATCH IN VIR-
oINIA.-On Friday, July 18th, immedi-
ately after the procession shall have
been dlsbanded. there will be Il grand
wrestling match on North e street.
Virginia City. a spacious pavilion or
amphitheater will be erected for the
accommodation Of those who desire to
witness this noble athletic game. Re-
freshments Of all kinds ri be pro-
cured on the grounds. Both English
and American styles OF wrestling will
be INDUCED in and n number OF waltz
able prizes will be wrestled for. Dur
Ing the afternoon johnny Rowe will
wrestle with n San Francisco athlete
for a purse of $50 n side. The wrest-
ling contests will probably last for
several days and a good time may be
expected. Price of admission fifty
cents.
OPPOSED TO lTs CArTURE.-For sew
eral days past the boys OF Gold Hill
lave had lots Of sport in catching and
impounding all vaSrant ours found
running around the streets without the
proper tag. They Assoc them rs sci
entitically as a Mexican Naquero, and
carry them to the pound in large mum
beers. Having captured ore belonging
to a lady living up town, this morh-
ing, she endeavored to rescue IL, and
being resisted by the juveniles, quite
n lively tussle ensued. The lady, how
ever. was victorious. and bore away
her dog Tray In safety. She is opposed
to the license law, and all dog taxes
generally.
4 Mover. SIGur.-Some OF Il old
est Inhabitants were somewhat aston
ished this forenoon, by the sight OF one
of Pullman's elegant sleeping coaches
way up here among the mountains.
The sleeper rounded all of the curves,
and passed through all the tunnels in
safety. Pullman himself. and party.
were on board. We shall not be at all
surprised il Superintendent ierrihg-
ton has one Of the Sleepers on the
Virginia and Truckee railroad, before
many weeks shall have elapsed.
A SPLENDID CHANCE TO Buy FURNI-
TuRE CHEAr.-At l0tI o'clock to-mor-
row Tuesday forenoon an elegant lot
Of household furniture, consisting OF a
black walnut bedroom set complete,
tables, bedding. lounges. Brussels car
pets. ETC., will be sold at auction In
front Of 4. Haas store, Main street.
Gold Hill. All Of the goods are first
class. They will be on exhibition
early In the morning.
To Re MADE FIRErRoor.-Arrange'
men.s have been made to line the Fort
Homestead tuuel, In Gold Hill. will
zinc. The material has already mr.
rived, and n couple of platform cars
are being fitted up at the railrosd de'
Dot with a staging upon which the
workmen are to stand while ias'en.hs
the zinc to the upper portion u th'
tunnel.
Arm BRoKES.-At about five o'clocS
yesterday afternoon. John Hamilton
had his right arm broken of above The
elbow, while engaged In hosting some
suction pipe from the Gould and Curry
mine. Our informant was unable tc
enlighten us rs 10 the exact manner II
which the accident occurred.
LIBERTY ENGINE Co. No. IA spe
cial meeting Of the above company
called for this evening TO receive ant
act upon an invitation TO join the citi
zens of Virginia Clty-in the celebra
ton Of the coming Fourth OF July
See special notice in II advertiser:
columns.
SCHOOL, EXAMISATIoS.-The eNaml
nations in the public schools com
menced to-day. They will be contin
ned during the week. Parents, by al
tending, will be afforded an opportu
nifty of seeing what progress Their Chi
dren have made during the past year.
HANDSOME ORNAMENTAL WORK.
On the large mirror in the Delta .
loon, C street, Virginia, Yesterday. W
noticed a beautiful specimen OF orni
mental lettering done In soap. T"
learned that it waN the handiworH
John Dodge Of San Francisco.
RECOVERY DouBrFUI.-John Welei
who was seriously injured by failin
down the Gould and Curry SHAFT o
Thursday last. is lying at present III
very critical condition, and doubts ar
entertained In regard to his recovery
MEASLES. - The measle epidemI
does not seem to be confined TO the IL
fantile portion Of the community
Within the past few days n number {
adults have broken out with 1t.
AssEssMEST.-An assessment Of !
cents per share Is levied by the Roc
Island Gold and Silver Mining Con
pany. See official notice In our az
Yertlslng columns to-day.