Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-16
OK Sunday morning there was consid'

On Sunday morning there was consid-
cradle excitement in the town arising
from the report that a man had been
found at the Abraham ranch Win his
throat cut. The mar was found TO be
Patrick McKana. and the wound seems
to have been inflicted by his own hand.
The wounded mau has been a long time
in the employ Of the railroad. but his
domestic cares have interfered with his
enjoyment of life. and hence the cause
of his action on Sunday. 1t seems that
he closed up the doors Of his house.
placed all his effects and furniture In q
favorable position for the accomplish
ment Ct his purpose. and then set tire TO
the whole. Then before the fire had
made any considerable Roadway he
made his way to his father.in-law'
ranch, set the hsys:ack and out build
ings on fire and deliberately made an
attack on tee house. When discovered
he was bleeding profusely and was soon
weak from the loss OF blood. Il is not
exactly known in what manner Re
wounded himself, but the cash was so
severe that his windpipe Is touched. Tho
barn and haystack We're saved as well ~
his own house. 1t is said that the &C.
cused has been IN the habit OF brutai:y
treating his wife for some time. and
soms time ago she sued for ana obtained
a divorce. The mar was evidently highly
worked up for some reason or Other, as his
actions were rather those of an insane
person than those OF person III the
right mind. Mckenna was improv-
ing at the last accounts, and 1T Is
thought that his wound will not he SO
severe as was first anticipated. Much
Indignation is ex pressed at his course,
especially in regard to the setting on
fire Of his own house here in town
where a serious confiagration might
have been the result. The sufferer is
in the charge of the Sheriff, and his
wounds were dressed by DR.. Davidson.
The crash in stocks has eliminated in
Carson with the failure OF ono OF our
most active firms. that Of Kelly j. Hofer.
On Saturday evening their Office WAS
attached by the Sheriff, and 70 the pres
ent time it is still in tie same hands.
Various rumors are ahoa: III regard to
the matter, but aside from the failure no
very definite information can ba gained.
II is q great misfortune to very many
citizens in Carson, as so many are more
or less affected by the event. Especially
is this true of the poorer classes, and if
there has been fault in the management
of the business, the proper one should be
made to suffer. We impute no blame to
this firm for the disaster, simply because
We do not know where the blame lies.
but if there has been fault, let il be
brought to light so that all may see and
take warning. We are sorry for the Err
in their misfortune. but We are also sorry
for the large number who had their stock
in their hands. and hope that the end
NAV have q look moro favorable than
the beginning. The firm has always
been held as IN uprigh: and prosperous
one and it is to be regretted that such q
has taken place.
A BILL was introduced in the Senate
yesterday. in reference to having mining
testify in regard to the
mining taI. There was sly attempt
at humor when Cassidy moved that all
cattle dealers be invited to give their
views to the Committee on Agriculture
in reference to their tax. and Cresswell |
moved that saloon keepers be invited 10
testify concerning their tax. The amend. |
ments were withdrawn finally, and the |
resolution was almost unanimously lest. |
The subject OF Mrs. F. A. Logan's |
talk last nigh. in the Court House was |
and Capital Punish
ment. The same lady has been LEG
turing with considerable succ ess in |
some of the other Nevada towns.
From the bill before us VS. find that
he speaker is also an authOress, and |
he little gems of poetry enchain her |
audience as they glide in rythmic
measure into the warp and wool Of
ler soul stirring utterances.
TIE party which has been al
for some time in the past,
.ame off last night, and was enjoyed
~ all who were in attendance. The
grace and beauty of Carson were
present. and all were enthusiastic
,ver the pleasures Of the evening.
It was the grandest affair of the
'eason thus far, and both hostess and
1ost were unceasing in their efforts
or the enjoyment of their guests.
TIE citizens Of Eureka have had
meeting in reference to the bill for incor-
,orsting ths;- town. II the project Will
70 favorable to an economical form OF
then it will be fsvcrably re-
eived. Otherwise not. No high rates
# taxation nor exorbitant salaries will
meet with the appreciation OF the citizens
# Eureka. There is an element of
ound common sense in the declaration.
A BILL has been proposed in the
Legislature by Grey Of White Pine rel
tive to the abolishmen. of capital pun