Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-08-26

PERHAPS FATAL MfNiSo ACCIDENT
An accident occurred about 8 O'Clock
this forenoon in the Yellow Jacket mine,
whereby two men came within an ace OF
losing their lives, and one Of them,
Robert Z. Taylor. was very severely aud
perhaps fatally injured. Mr.. Taylor
was an underground carpenter at the
mine. and was engaged in removing
the timben from All old drift,
when n sudden v OF loose
debris occurred which nearly covered
him. Thomas Quirk. underground
foreman. sprung to the rescue and near
" dragged Taylor from his perilous po-
%sition. when a second a v took place
which covered Taylor entirely and
buried Quirk to the waist. He quickly
extricatod himself and assistance CON-
ing, Taylor was dug out before
completely sufiocated. He was taken
To his residence on the hillside, north
Of Main street. opposite the Yellow
Jacket works, where DIR. Hall attends
him, and he has the best Of nursing.
He is considerably bruised, and the
hbula or small bone Of the
right leg, above the ankle. IL
broken, but his worst injury Is 10 the
spine. which Ia fractured or dislocated
between the hips, causing paralysis OF
the limbs. He Is in great pain, but the
injury is not necessarily fatal. and unless
Inflammation or other unfavonble con-
ditions should superyene, there u q
chance for his recovery. Mr.. Taylor IL
an estimable citizen and hard working
man. with n wife and family to
support. and his numerous friends deep
iy sympathize with him in his serious
calamity. with best Wishes for his re-
coyery.
FOUNDRY IMPROVEMENT. - The Old
building for 80 many years covering and
surrounding the basis Of operation oil
the Gold Hill Foundry has been 70.
moved. and a large. commodious m
appropriate building is nov being erect
ell in its stead. The Gold Hill Foundry
il one of the most useful institutions in
the country, having turned out some OF
the very largest. heaviest and most mer-
~itorious castings ever executed this side
Of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The
establishment Is under the best and
most competent management, employ
inc none but the best skilled workmen,
and consequently always turns out the
finest work.
COMING Ur TO SkE LorrA.-Ths Car
son Appeal Of this morning says that in
orlsr to give the ladies' and gentlemen OF
Carson an opportunity to see the favor
tic actress, Miss Lolita, at Piper's OPP
era House, an excursion has been
planned for Thursday (to-morrow) even
ing. The special car will leave the de-
pot at five o'clock p. n. sharp, and re-
turn after the conclusion Of the perform
ance. The fare. including tickets OF adj
mission, will be seven dollars for q lady
and gentleman, and five dollars for a
gentleman only; a just discrimination
against the solitary bachelor.
ATTENTION. vorERs!-CLosISo orr!-
Waller is selling his goods at the low
est prices; also informs the public that
after tho 18th day Of September he will
sell'his entire stock at auction sale every
day until elosed ont. All persons in
debted to NJ. +. Waller will please come
forward and settle. and save expenses,
as lie will give all his book accounts to .
collector.
RArk.-A foul-minded scoundrel in
Lower Gold Hill was detected last even
ing in the attempt to commit rape upon
the person Of a little girl only seven or
eight years Of ace. He left Immediately
Tor parts unknown. and IL was well for
him, for there are several indignant
people who wish to interview him.
MARKIrp.-spiro vucovich. the well
known saloon keeper. got married over
in California a few days ago. and re-
tuned yesterday with his bride to the
happy land Of saeebrush. Good man !
wxAruxR.-Dast enins and during
the night several showers OF rain fell,
sufficient to lay the dust and revive the
sacebrush in q most refreshing manner.