Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-05-25

Tn RouoR AND Rrlpr Row.-Thi
morning 1t was rutuorsd that SON
shooting had been INDUCED in betwsel
the Rough and Ready and woodvill
mining companies. A News reporto
repaired to the scsns OF trouble for th
purpose OF ascsrtaining the facts OF th
case. Arriving at the Rough and Read!
works he sought admission. The doc
was fastened on tho inside and no hr
was going at the engine. In . few min
utes . man appeared at the door ant
consented to tell the reporter what b,
knsv. He said his name was @. H
Smith; that he had formerly been spgi'
nssr Of the mine, and was nov
In charge and acting a. watch
man for the Rough and Ready; there
was no shooting here to-day; the Wood
vile parties pretended TO think We were
trying 10 work the engine. and built an.
other charcoal fire at the bottom Of our
shaft, but they were compelled to put II
out by Ofiosr Symons Of Gold Hill.
The Rough and Ready works are now
under attachment. and a keeper has been
placed In charge by Officer Symons, who
visited the place again this afternoon.
Tho keeper said ho heard two shots BE-
yond the Woodvills works, but thought
II was some n hunting doves. Unless
something Is done to settle this matter
soon. there may be serious trouble be-
tween the two companies.
WASHINGTON GUARD CoScrRr. - The
concert and ball given in Virginia ct Ma
tional Guard Hall last evening was q
most pleasant affair. The musical pro-
gramms was short. aud comprised sing
Ing by Miss Niemeysr. Miss Katie
Falk. Mrs. Leighton. Mr.. Gribble. Mrs.
II. Mclean aud Mr. Anderson. all Of
whom did well and were heartily mp
plauded. Mrs. McLsan's rendition OF
"way Down Upon the Swanes River"
was such rs was never before heard In
virginis City. The lady was compelled
" sing two more songs before the audi
snce would be satisfied. The music by
the Washington Guard Band was rs good
~ II could be. Al 10 o'clock the hall
was cleared and dancing INDUCED In by
oil who felt NO disposed. The concert
was q pleasant seccess.
MEMORIAL DAY.-At o meeting Of the
sx.soldisrs and sailors Of the Union.
held at Odd Fellows Hall,
Virginia. May 20, 1876. 1t was resolved
that m invitation be extended to all who
served in the Army and Navy, on either
side. during the late rebellion, to
Join In the celebration OF Mem.
orial Day May 30th. A cordial
invitation was also extended to
the Militia Of the State. to the County
and City Officers. 10 the Fire Companies
Of Virginia City and Gold Hill. and TO
such other Socisties. und TO all Citizens
OF Virginia City aud adjacent towns. as
wish 10 participate. A programme for
the day will be published ut an early
day. See the advertisement In another
column.
The FOURTH IN GoLp HnL.-This "
. centennial year-probably tho only
ono the most Of US will sver sse. It Is
right that the grand day Of the year
should bs celebrated In an appropriate
manner. Carson and Virginia have In.
vited us to join them In the observance
OF the OCCASION. An expression Of pub
lie sentiment should he had ns to wheth-
or II would be preferable or more dssir-
able 10 join our nsighbor. In their patri-
otto demonstrations than to get up q
celebration OF our own. II would bs o
good thing TO have q mass meeting OF
the citizens called. when the right thing
TO he done would doubtless he deter.
mined on. What say the peoplsG
TEE MNEH' RruMos.-Among tho
best and most harmonious associations
in this State arc tho Miners Unions Of
the Comstock. This evening they are
to meet for the purpose Of renew
ing In social enjoyment the pledges
they have mutually made, with the
pick and the shovel In thoir
Among the miners may be
found sons OF our best citizens, and
when they go In for o good old time,
like everything else, they do II we'll.
We wish the boys . jolly evening. and
they bs able TO forget In their on.
joyment the toll and danger Of their
daily employment.
vrsrroRs AT SrEANpoAr.-Ths Steam.
boat Springs are being we'll raironizsd.
On Sundays there is u large number OF
present. and during the week
enough remain 10 keep M the life OF
the place. Nearly all who leave take
with them specimens from the sulphur
beds which are 30 numerous In that 10.
This Ia destined to become one
Of the most popular resorts in Nevada.
ALL ClrrvRrD.-I II is thought That oil
the mon engaged in tho attempt to rob
the old Consolidated Virginia mill have
been caught. The man Woods. who
was shot by the Waterman. Is not dan
.Rsrously injured. The wound Is very
painful, but DIR. Kirby says the ball may
be allowed 10 remain in his thigh whore
lodged without causing him any in
c%onvenlsnce.
LIEUTENANT GovKnsoR ADAMS was In
Gold Hill to-day. He has been sojourn.
ing on the C0mstoek nearly all the week.