Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-12

PERSONAL. - Martin l.. Wiley. OF
Virginia City, returned home yester-
day morning from an extensive tour
through the Atlantic States. Before
returning he visited the principal man
ufacturing cities in the East. including
Cohoes Falls. Bridgeport, New Haven.
Hartford, Providence, Lowell aud
Boston. The Harmony Mills, at Co.
hoes. which have been in the habit Of
employing several thousand female OPP
eratives, are doing but little work at
the present time. The manufactures
in the other cities named above, as al
ready announced by telegraph. have
greatly curtailed their working force.
Mr.. Wiley had a very pleasant trip
across the continent. He reports mild
weather in the East, and says that lie
did not encounter any snow except
along the line OF the Great Western
Railroad in Canada.
A NOVEL SIGTr.-Mr. Tyrrell, Of
the firm OF Tyrrell s. Cummings,
created quite q sensation among the
youngsters Of Silver City, as he passed
up through that town yesterday with
a b~ack-action buggy attached to his
own. His dog, with head and eyes
covered up with long hair, resembling
the fleece Of an Angorra goat. occupied
prominent position on the b~acs-actlon.
having the seat all to himself. He look
ed down with disdain upon the Silver
City dogs. each one OF which would
have been elated, could he have pulled
that dog of the buggy seat. Tyrelrs
dog like "Jailer." Is not handsome,
but has the bump OF self-esteem well
developed. aud is noted for his devo-
tlon to his master.
INTERNATIONALLY weather to-
day has been superb, the atmosphere
baimy, and the sky almost cloudless.
For several days past weather sharps
have prognosticated a change for the
worse, and still It does not come. One
man predicted a storm because his
corns hurt him, n sure sign, and still 1t
does not storm. Every morning from
our window we get a view OF a mag
nificent sunrise. accompanied by clouds
tinsed with crimson and gold. In a
few minutes old Sol looms up above
the eastern hills and begins to shed his
beneficent rays upon the eastern slope
OF Mount Davidson.
MATHEMATICAL Since the Water
Company have commenced laying the
new pipe along Main street there has
been some discussion as to the relative
quantities Of water carried by the new
and the old pipe. For this reason we
have decided to publish the problem.
for the benefit Of the young people at
tending the schools. Q9ery.-How
much larger volume Of water will a
two-inch pipe carry than n one-inch
correct answer?
FINE ARrs.-Among the many OBJ
jects OF interest to be e at the Or
phans' Fair in Virginia City, is a mag.
nificent tapestry portrait Of st. Pat
rick. He Is attired in rich robes and
his crosier, mitre and eve a ring on
his finger, are represented with life-
like distinctness. The picture has the
appearance Of an oil painting. This
beautiful picture Is the handiwork oil
Sister Elizabeth, assisted by Miss Katie
O'Ginn and Miss josie Humphrey.
JUSTICE wmonr'sC oURT.-rhe three
men who injulged in a fist fight in
Crown Point Ravine several days ago,
were arrested for disturbing the peace,
Their trial came oil In Justice Wright:
Court Yesterday. They were convict
cd and sentenced by his Honor to pay
a iue of $40 each. Two more fighter;
were arrested yesterday. Their triaI
was to take place this afternoon.
ATTENTION TAx-PAYERs.-Our read
ers will bear in mind that State and
County taxes become delinquent on
Monday next. IL people defer paying
their taxes until the last moment, tnt
chances are that they will have 10 iaii
I'm line and oe compelled To wall
several hours before they a get 70
the office Of the County Treasurer.
OprHANs' FAiR.-The fair which Is
being held in the Root building In
Virginia City. in aid of the orphans at
st. Mary's school, Is still prospecting.
Tonight the elegant g~old-headed cane
contributed by Mrs. Powers, IS 70 oe
awarded by vote to the Captain OF one
of the companies composing the 2nd
Brigade N. 5. NJ.
PACIFIC COAST PIoSEERs.-The next
regular meeting Of the Pacific Coast
Pioneers will be held at their hall In
Virginia City tomorrow CrhurSday)
evening. Persons who have ball tick.
cts TO account for are requested to set
tie with the Treasurer before to-mor-
row night.