Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-09

Mr.. McTarn ,hsn, our towDsman. IS
thus noticed IN the Borax Miner OF the
80 instant: Mr.. McTarnahan the great
wood-contracter of the Sierras who pnt
in between seventy and eighty thousand
cords of wood for the bonanza compan-
les last year, was at Belleville during the
week irving to secure the contract Tor
supplyinp the Northern Belle Company
with wood, and looking out for chances
for purchasing wood ranches in the dist
rict. Mr.. McTarnshan says that if he
receives the contract he will extend the
telegraph line from Genoa to this point:
His plan is novel one and worthy OF
mention. He has great number OF
men depending upon him for employ
ment, who would of course follow him
on his new venture. He would start ms
heavy teams from Carson laden with all
the wire and insulators necessary Tor
the work, and as many poles rs he could
take on. The men would be set to work
digging postholes out from Genoa at
once, and the poles put on as the teams
travelled over the road, portion OF the
men having been sent on ahead to GET
out additional poles at points along the
line to be taken up by the teams and
again distributed to the end OF the road.
BY this means Mr.. McTarnahan could
make the telegraphic connection with an
almost uncomfortable expense as COM
pared with the cost of flung out an ex-
petition expressly for the purpose OF
putting M the line. From few hints
gath. red from friend OF this gentleman
we presume he must be what Is known
AS u live man," and We regret not hav-
ing been able to interview him during
his short stay in this district. 1t Is to
be hoped he has succeeded IN bis negS-
tiations with the Northern Belle Com
pany. for the advent of one such driving
genius would be q benefit to the section
"a sort of yeast to awaken the sodden
energies heIeaway.
The Senate did not adjourn yester-
day until half-past four. After the
bill to tax church property, the one
relative to the licensing OF drummers
and travelling agents received the
most attention. This latter bill was
passed. Having originated in the As
sembly it now only needs the Cover
nor's signature to become law.
A long debate occurred yesterday IN
the Senate relative to the taxation OF
churches and other public buildings.
Senator Baker from Eureka argued
against the bill and Senator Edwards in
its favor. The bill was passed and
Baker gave notice of motion to recon
slider.
The EpiscopaIian Fair began last
evening and was largely attended.
The fancy articles were prepared in
the most artistic manner, the refresh
ments were excellent, and the music
and dancing were enjoyed by all. The
Fair will be continued this evening.
The German Military Band will be
in Virginia this evening and to-
morrow evening. The Band is now
on its way East. and will shortly sail
from New York for Germany.
A grand anniversary ball is announced
BY the Knights of Pythias for the 18th
of this month; and that of the Mexican
Veterans will occur three evenings later
Consolidated Virginia has passed its
dividend for the month of February. 1t
is believed that one will be declared in
March.
An iron bridge is to be constructed
across the Truckee river at Reno. A
bill is now in the Legislature to that
effect.
Col. J. II. Mills, a we'll known citizen
of Storey county is announced as o can
didate for the Wardensbip.