Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-17

A BILL has been introduced into tue
Legislature By Howard Of Humboldt ~
reference to crimes aud punishments. 1t
provides that certain criminals shall
have their hair cut within an inch OF the
scalp, subject to the discretion OF the
proper officer. This is especially d.
iected against the pigtails OF the Cnina-
men. as it makes little difference 20 otnet
criminals whether the hair Is worn long
or short. The bill vas referred 10 the
Judiciary COMMITTEES. and reported from
the same favorabiy to the House, 80 that
is psssaas by that body will III all pro-
liability occur.
Arrangements are being made for
the execution Of Larkin. The place
where the act will take place will be
so completely inclosed from the out
side world, that but few spectators
will know anything OF the death OF
the condemned man. lie IS at the
present time almost PROSTATE from
fear. and talks to himself by the hour
about his impending fate. he IS very
loud in his expressions of his inno-
cence, aud has shadow OF hope yet,
that somebody will interfere and that
he will be saved.
was reported yesterday afternoon
and last evening that Kelly & Hofer
had been sold out'by their San Fran
cisco correspondents, but no one
seemed to know anything definite
about the matter. Later, IL was con-
fjden;Iy asserted the above runor
was incorrect in every particular, and
that such assistance would be received
by Kelly g. Hofer within few days
as to enable them to resume their
business. We hope that such may De
the case.
TIE SNOW has come at last. Yesterday
afternoon the ground became covered.
and the same will rebound argely to the
agricultural interests in this part OF the
State. Ii has been a very dry season
thus far, and now the farmers and
ranchmen are happy over the prospect
OF moisture for their crops.
Andrew Thomas was painfully in
jrred yesterday afternoon in the
Crown Point mine. The cause ct
the accident was a careless tamper-
ing with tardy blast. The unfor
tunate man was frightfully injured.
but hopes are entertained OF his re
covery.
John w. Mackay went through on
Sunday morning to Virginia and
back again Monday evening for San
Francisco. He expresses unlimited
confidence in his pct mine-the Con.
solidated-and says he will buy all
he can at the present prices.
Ira S. Parke, who met with q
severe accident in Virginia a short
time since, is now sufficiently recov-
cred to drive out on fine days.
Directly after the accident his re-
covery was considered almost I'M
possible.
The Bap.ists are holding revival
meetings in Reno, and the Journal
saws there is wickedness enough over
there to occupy the attention OF every
church in town for q long time.
TIE State Board OF Examiners were in
session yesterday again in reference o
the Indian war claims. Mos. of the &C.
counts were referred to the Legislature.
MIS-. NJ. HARRIS OF Sheridan. will be
buried from the Masonic Hall to-day. at
one o'clock. Friends and acquaintances
are respectfully invited to attend.
It is reported that distress among
the poor exists to such an extent in
Virginia that every night hungry
men seek shelter in the Jail.
TEE Senate had An afternoon session
yesterday and accomplished consider
able amount of work.
Captain Hume, formerly Deputy
Warden at tho State Prison, was in
town yesterday.
The twentieth successive dividend
Of Northern Belle was paid on Mon
day.
The Belcher annual meeting will
occur on the 30th in San Francisco.