Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-10-31

has the following interesting account
ofthe running race, half mile heats,
which came on late at that place yes
terday, owing to the length Of time
consumed in trotting: Kent and Jor-
dan, two beautiful sorrels and looking
almost alike were entered. Mr.. Hart
we'll stood elevated to the clouds on a
pinnacle Of the track fence at the half
mile post. and gave signal Of the start
to the judges In the stand, by dropping
a white handkerchief. The first heat
was the prettiest ever seen. The two
nearly equal nags flew over the entire
distance as il bound together in invisi-
bic harness. The shout that went up
when they passed under the string
side By side. was like n bomshell of ad-
miration exploded In the air. kent's
nose may have been y foot and a hall
further on than Jordan's at the tap OF
the drum. but not more. IL was beau
tiful! Time, so seconds. Twilight
had begun to thicken before the send
, of In the second heat. The drop OF
the signal handkerchief could barely
be seen. The crowd had gotten breezy
by reason Of the days continued spir-
itual engagements, and waited eagerly
on unsteady tip-toe for the outcome.
Before the race set In Jordan had sold
two to one and. now he was going
for one to two. Kent had taken cap
tive the hearts Of all outsiders. The
race was squarely for blood. and may
be their judgment Is good. At any
rate, Jordan came in far ahead. The
third and decisive heat was put oil till
to-day noon. sharp, 1t having become
toe dark for any more racing. Jor-
dams time-52G seconds.
CoLuMBUs BREWERY ALE. Now
that we have the best OF water direct
from :he Sierra Nevada Mountains,
Davis, tho enterprising proprietor OF
the Columbus Brewery, Main street. q
short distance above the NEWS Office,
has given his attention o p~articu-
larry to the brewing Of ale and porter,
fully confident that just as coed an ar
tIcle In that line can be produced here
AS In England or any other part OF the
world. Better water surely cannot be
obtained anywhere. Davis has hereto
fore been famous for the excellent
quality Of the ale brewed by him. lie
knows every principle OF its manufac-
ture, and has had extensive expert
ence In it. He Is now producing some
very superior ale which, a sample FUR
nished the NEWS office this morning,
fully attests. It possesses a most ex-
cellent flavor. good body. and although
rather new, Is unequalled by any ale
ever before brewed In this section.
Dir. Davis Is prepared to receive or
ders from customers anywhere In this
section Of country, promising them
something really excellent and supe-
rior In the way Of ale. Good judges
of the article are invited to call at the
Columbus Brewery saloon and sample
Davis ale.
CARSON MINr.-The Cashier Of the
Carson Mint, says the appeal. deliv-
cred. on order, to Wells. Fargo & Co..
Yesterday, sixteen bars Of "fine" sill
YER. worth together the sum Of S3O,o0O
the propcrty OF the Crown Point
mine, Gold Hill. The Coiner OF tie
Mint coined on the same day S25,0VO
In gold double eagles, the gold for
coinage being the product OF the Com
stock lode. The total amount OF oul-
lion received was S,2l0 ounces sent 10
the Mint for gold aud silver coinage.
A POPULAR EATING ESTABLISHMENT.
Captain Young's new hotel and res
tsurant in Virginia City is well pat
ronized. There Is q tremendous rush
nj people there at meal time, and the
bonrders are trying to prevail upon
Inc CAPTAIN to enlarge the building.
He sets a splendid table and every de-
nartment of the establishment Is Kept
Clean and tidy. Young has a host oil
friends. and we are pleased to Know
that he Is prospecting.
A FINE DISPLAY OF BUNTING.-Sir IT.
rin,a City aud Gold Hill were decSed
out in holiday attire to-day in honor
Of the admission of Nevada into the
Union and the Pioneer celebration.
The stars and stripes iloated In the
breeze everywhere from public build
ings, stores and private residences
The display of bunting In GoId hhI
was particularly fine. Mr.. Thomas
Parker had q large and very anu
some Tag stretched across Main stree'
on the Divide.
BUILDING EPocu.-Scorcs OF dwell
ing houses are being erected in Lower
Gold Hill, In the vicinity OF the Gaie.
donia hosting works. New buildings
are going up on the Divide at the rat
of about live per day. The foundation.
Tor three new dwelling houses In tina
locality were laid this morning.
The WEATHER to-day has been very
e..o,,hIe for the Pioneer celebration
h atmosphere most Of the time oeins
mild and balmy. AT noon The ther
mometer indicated a temperature o
IS degrees In the shade.