Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-24

The sociable last evening at MI.
Helms was one of those pleasing
episodes which are SO enjoyable III
social life. It's true the ladies' OF
the Presbyterian church in genera
had the affair in charge, but tue
efforts of the host and hostess were
in behalf Of the pleasure
Of their guests. The company was
large and select. the amusements
we're INDUCED in by all. and mirth
and enjoyment everywhere Preuom,
mated. Such meetings cannot fail
to be beneficial both in religious ana
social life.
Invitations are out for a social
party at the Ormsby Honse. on
Thursday evening. Some OF the
Legislators, we believe, have the mat
ter in charge. An enjoyable even
ing will be spent by all who may
attend. The cost to each gentleman
will be small. Only enough will be
required to pay the expenses OF the
occasion
Yesterday was one Of the coolest
DAYS of the season. 1t was almost
too cold for sleighriding. although a
number of sleighs were seen on the
streets. There was no water or siush
to be seen, but the solid ice predom-
mated. A good skating rink wonid
be popular Just now, one couiu DC
started with little trouble or expense.
According to announcement the
Jubilee Singers will be here this
evening. They have already gained
an excellent reputation in Nevada,
and their concerts are everywhere
appreciated. The seats for this eve
ming are already nearly all engaged,
and for the next three nights sea
son of enjoyment will be offered to
the amusement seekers of Carson.
Drunken Piutes are now seen IN
and around Carson. During these
cold days something is necessary to
keep their spirits up, but where the
whisky is obtained no one knows.
The Legislature yesterday voted
fayorably on a bill to prevent the
sale of ardent spirits, fire arms or
ammunition to the Indians.
Two men in Virginia have had q
quarrel about the guilt of Larkin,
and the result was that a shoemaker
by the name of Mcknight had his
throat cut by a miner named Hicks.
The former is in precarious condl-
ton and the latter is in Jail. Nc.
Knight believed in the innocence OF
Larkin and Hicks believed IN his
guilt.
The colored people of Carson have
organized social and literary club.
President, Geo. II. Rogers; Secre-
tary. Theo. A. Lee; Treasurer, John
TAYLOR; Sergeant alarms, Charles
Bennett. We wish this new enter
prise success in the future, and hope
that their desires for better educa
ton may be realized.
Now is tho time for pedestrians to
elevate their feet unceremoniously
in the air and come down with
crash on the slippery Sidewalks
More than one man did this yester'
day on Carson street.
It was rumored on the street last
evening that one Of our grocery firms
had failed. and receiver had beer
appointed to settle the affairs. Or
inquiry the truth of the rumor was
verified.
Quite number of Storey county
representatives were in Carson yes
terday. The bill relative to the re
duction of salaries has made stu
among those interested.
| A picture show is in operation W
on Carson street Pictures OF thu
different American and European
celebrities are there and at prices t.
suit the most fastidious.
Harrington, who promises to b.
the next victim Of the law, maintain
a stout heart, and says if he mus
die for the murder of Sullivan, h
will die like a man.
The prices for hall and other Incl
dentals in Gold Hill is too high to
the Jubilee Singers, consequent,
they will give no moro concerts II
that place.
Quite number of notables wer
in attendance yesterday on the exer
cises at the Capitol. Several ladie
were among the number.
The House yesterday got throug
its business with a hop, skip an
: Jump and adjourned before on
o'clock.