Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-09-04

PRor. DEMONS LrcTuxr.-A large
~concourss OF people were in attendance
at Odd Fellows Hall last night. to hear
the lecture Of Prof. Denton. the distin-
guished scientist. The lecturer was .
little tardy. for which he made due apol-
ogy. His appearance in the hsll and
when mounting the rostrum, elected
great applause. His general appear
ancs marks him as q man OF moro than
ordinary ability. He 10 eloquent and
iiowery in speech, and proved himself
TO have been a great traveller, . close
observer Of nature, and . man Of great
learning and research. He started out
by saying that as man was formed from
the earth, he should find out the mato-
rial Of which il Was formed; that geol-
oey was a great study. and that none
should throw il aside entirely for the
mere accumulation Of wealth. He stat
oil that u gsologist could tell from u
sample Of the soil In different parts OF
the country what kind Of material the
underlying rocks were composed OF;
that soil and gravel beds Of the country
we're formed by the action OF water: that
heat increases the deeper you delvs in
To the earth; that ct adepth OF twenty
niles the heat will be so intense that
lead will be melted, and at forty miles
gold would also be liquefed. He also
said that tho earth was made oblong.
owing to the inside being in u liquid
state. lie referred to volcanoes and
earthquakes in different parts Of the
globe, TO their causes, and said he be-
lieyed that at one time, volcanoes were
as thick on the face Of the earth n pits
upon the face Of aperson having the
smallpox. He spoke Of the destruc-
ton Of Pompsii. a place he had visited,
and Of the Thousands Of people buried
in the earth by that terrible calamity.
and Of the petrefactions Of human be-
ings. bread and other articles, all oil
which goes TO show that the interior OF
the earth il q burning. ssething mass OIL
molten matter, ready to burst forth at
moment and dsluge the whole face
Of the globe with new material, to the
destruction OF every living thing. lie
claimed that volcanoes were caused by
water coming in contact with the fiery
mass within. He was listened to with
marked attention by the entire audience,
his lecture from beginning to end being
very interesting and instructive. lie
proposes TO deliver . curse OF five lee
lures. this being his first, and will in
troduce paintings and specimens OF dif-
fsrent kinds and answer questions upon
any subject relating to Geology. To-
night his subject will DO "Ths Forma-
ton Of Metallic Veins" q topic which
Is cal, ulstsd to dasply interest the peo-
pie Of this community. Go and hear
him.
OLD LAND MAlxs DIsArPEARIso.-The
queer-looking dsmicile on the Divide.
formerly the abode Of the sage hsn,'
has gone the way OF all the earth. Yes
terday 1t Was torn dswn by ruthless
hands. Even the stone wall, with
which she oncs upon q time surrounded
her promises, either to define the bound
aries OF her lot or for fertilization pur-
poses, disappeared . long time ago.
Were II worth while, . long story
could be written concerning the sccen-
tric habits OF the ill.natursd dame who
at one time hustled about the premises.
M de p,ortuis nisi tonum. Requiesout en-
pace. A large and substantial dwelling
house Is being erected on tine spot
where once stood the lone woman's hut.
A BEAUTIFUL SroHr.-As the men sm-
ployed in the Crown Point mino came,
one by one. to the Company's Office.
with their pay cards, they. with hardly
M exception. on receiving their month";
ly wages. marched along to the end OF
the counter aud without q word Of So
l~icitation laid down their contribution
In aid Of comrades who were unable to
work, owing to injuries received IN the
mine. We learn that q similn custom
prevails In the other mines. and that
miners are mor generous in their char
tiles, give more in proportion to their
earnings. than any other class OF men
in the world.
ApKr,rIc.-Among the popular places
Of resort in Virginia City Is the we'll
known Adristic Saloon. on c street,
Henry Stephens proprietor. Its kept
in frst-class style, and people who drop
in there to get a thirst assuaging bevsr-
ace, or to have . little chat with the boys
ar, sure Of courteous treatment. Frank
Edwards and wn. Hooking, both Of
whom are whols-soulsd gsntlemsn. still
occupy the position Of assistant miIolo-
gists. The bar is always supplied with
choice liquors and cigars. Call and
sample them.
CnuRcu FrsrrvAL.-To-night and to-
morrow evening . grand festival will Do
held In Miners' Union Hall. for the ben
ft Of the Methodist Church, OF this
place. Ample preparations have been
made for the entertainment OF all who
attend. Our readers win find the haiis
very pleasant plsee 10 spend their isis-
ure time on the evenings named. Inc