Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-07-11

ShAtSd StdlGSs
RAILROAD CoURTEsrEs.-The officers
of the Central Pacific Railroad Com
pany, although declining to allow the
teachers employed In the public
schools of California to pass over their
road at excursion rates. have. never
theless, signitled their willingness to
permit the teachers of Storey county
aud vicinity to visit San Francisco and
return at half rates. We understand
that il l. the intention OF the Virginia
and Truckee Railroad Company 10
grant lnlf.fare tickets to the teachers.
The following Is a list OF the pedsgos-
ical fraternity: Virginia City public
schools-Prof. j. G. James, Mrs. Sum-
mers, Mrs. Mygatt. Miss Hattie Emery
Mrs. Bristol, Miss Lille T'riplett, Miss
Maggie Simpson. Miss Mary Geiger.
Miss Pauline Nicholson aud Miss
.Ames. Gold Hill public schools-Pro-
fessor T. B. JAMES, Mrs. CASTOR. Mrs.
S,oddard. Miss Mary E. Mcdonnell.
Silver City - Miss Annie Murphy.
Flowery District-Miss Jeanette VIII
SON.
An UGLY LOOKING WEAroN.-We
were shown to-day the weapon which
young Hobon made Use Of when invit-
Ing Mr.. Bodflsh to stand and deliver.
1t was a Colts navy revolver Of the
largest size. and was indeed a formid.
able looking affair. II this engine Of
war had been poked In our face. In all
probability we should have surren-
dered gracefully. The number Of the
revolver was obiiterated with a file,
aud all other marks tending to lead TO
It's Identification. 1t Is the belief Of
all who have seen the revolver. that
the parties having il intheir possession
Intended murder In case they met with
any opposition while carrying out
;heir schemes for plumber.
PUBLIC ScIIooI. ExHrBITIoS. - a
very interesting literary entertain
ment, consisting Of declainations, es.
says, r~ccita.ions, songs and dialogues.
was given by the pupils OF Third
Ward public school of Virginia City
last evening". The school room In
which the exercises were held was
filled to Overlooking with spectators.
The young lads and misses partic!pat-
iny in the exercises, acquitted them
selves remarkably well, and were fre-
ouently and heartily ~applsuded. We
regret that we have not time md space
TO give n more extended notice OF the
exercises.
INSTALLATION SociAL.-The install
latlon OF the officers elect of the four
Virginia Lodges |. .. y. F. takes
place at Odd Fellows new hall, Nir-
cinia City, this evening. After the
Installation ceremonies have been con-
c!uded, there will be given n grand
ball in lower hall. All Odd Fellows
and friends are invited. Those who
pu: in an appearance may count upon
having the best time Imaginable. Tie
best of music has been secured for the
evening aud Nil the other preparations
have been made commensurate with
the occasion.
ASSESSMENT or GOLD HILI--Deputy
| County Assessor Robert Gracey and
Town Marshal Kelly, have nearly COM
| Melted the assessment of the taxable
property In Gold Hill. We learn that
there vii, be a considerable falling of
In the o OF personal property re-
| turned this yearas compared with last
years assessment roll. This deficiency,
however, will be counterbalaneed oy
increase In the amount OF real estate
included within the boundaries Of the
town.
PpEn's OrERA HoUsE.-The at
tendance at the Opera House, last e
ing, was rather slim, owing to the
public school exhibition and other
local diversions. notwithstanding
this fact. the Kelly & Leon troupe
gave n very pleasing and enjoyable
Entertainment. The entire company
lief, for Carson on this mornings pas
sencer train from Virginia City. Wa
trust that they will meet with a hand
some reception in the Capital city.
B.Sp ExcrRsIoS.--rhe National
Guard Band will shortly treat them
selves to All excursion to Reno,
rruckec and the lakes. They will
take their instruments along with
them and white ut the various towns
and watering places which they pnr-
pose visiting. they will occasionally.
aaiye a cotillian party tor the benefit Of
those whose delight 1t 10 to trip the
light fantastic toc."
The WEAruER.-At 2 o'clock to-day
in Gold Hill, the thermometer inci'
Gated n temperature OF so degrees In
the shade. A refreshing breeze. which
has been blowing most OF the DAY
from tbs south. has prevented any Sc
| rious Inconvenience from the
TIE TuRr.-rhe owners Of maud
Muller" and Long Island" are to
make a trial of the speed Of their res.
pec,ive nags. best three in live TO mar
ness for u parse Of Of $500. Tie race
takes place OH the 10th instant, at As
ISOLATION Race Track. situated about
three miles north Of Virginia City. On
the Saturday following, the same to
wagon for $500 a side, play or pay.
SCARCITY OF WATER.-Water is be-
coming so scarce In Virginia City that
proprietors of bathing establishments
are obliged 70 employ teams to haul q
supply from the suburbs Of the city.
A two-horsc wagon load amounting TO
| $50 gallons retailS for %.
NoTIcE 10 CoSTRAcroRs.-Proao'als
will be received By the Board OF Town
Trustees to clean out aud retimber the
Gold Hill water tunnel. In Bullion
| Havlue. See official notice In cur ad-
vertising columns today.
DELINQUENT LIsr.-rhe delinquent
list In the matter of the last assessment
levied by the Baltimore Consolidated
Mlniug Company, 10 officially pub
lished In our advertising columns to-