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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24
NEVADA ITEMS.

A lively fight occurred ct 0rsaaa q
day or so ago between two or throe indi-
viduals. Women and whisky caused
the row. and Sam Clay in endeavoring
to make peace between the ~belligerents
had one OF his fingers badly bitten by
an Infatuated Canadian.
Persons from Belmont, says the
RspeiAe. while admitting that that town
Is very dull at present. express great
confidence In the future OF the mines OF
that district, and feel confident that the
Belmont mine is on the eve Of tho de-
velspmsnt Of . bonanza.
A company has been incorporated at
Carson, with u capital Of $4,000. and
styles itself the Silver State Poultry As
seciation. They propose to produce
chickens and eggs for the market.
The Ward Refer says: On the 18th
instant q nugget weighing t~wenty-siI
ounces was found on Watson's placer
claim In 0sceola by three men who were
~trespassing upon the claim.
In the District Court. at winnsmucca.
q Suiuhnnhh MN oceu CohNtStcu VI ooii-
ing whisky to Indians on the testimony
Of three squawS, Chief Nachsz acting as
interpreter.
1t Is reported that Henry q. Gavin.
one Of tho first settlers In Humboldt
county. died at his ranch on the Big
Meadows last Monday, Of pneumonia.
The Record. Of Phoebe. chronicles the
receipt OF the first bars OF Mazoppa bull.
lion. and predicts an uninterrupted yield
Of bullion from that mine.
The RereiHe says that the through
mail service between Austin and Eureka
will DO discontinued after the first day
Of July next.
Two Cinnamon hacked themselves 10
pieces In Carson on Saturday. Both
will die. Their names are Alb Fung and
All Quong.
wiunsmucca. through the Siiuer STATE.
puts in q bid as being the proper place
TO hold the next Democratic Stats Con-
vention.
washos county collects $4,000 In
poll taxes this year.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24

Here's the dog and the wolf and the
horse and Pat Murphy. all inside OF the
ould rosn's hide now; four av us sure"
Onward and homsward wadsd he for
. mile or so down tho steep mountain
dsclivitiss until the snow gave out en-
tirsly.
The hot sun dried the old roan's hide
more and more and II soon fitted Pat
closer than 1t aid the original owner.
It grew tighter and sitter until he
couldn't bend his knees, and had to
walk stiff legged. 1t shrunk 80 that no
could hardly breathe. and he made fran.
tic efforts to unlaco himself. but, alas |!
be couldn't bend his elbows or move his
arms except straight out in front.
At last the only relief he could get
was by bending forward and going on
oil fours along the little ridge which led
down to his home.
He was sitting and choking. and did
not dare attempt the stesp. rough trail
that led down TO the house. so he made
directly for the bold. rocky bluff at the
end Of the ridge. where he could look
down on his roof, some fifty or sixty
feet below.
The smell Of the roast turkey, steamed
potatoes and other Christmas good
things came up to his nostrils, but he
could not feel hungry, for that hide Was
shrinking oil the time with fearful force.
and he could almost feel his ribs crack
~ he stosd there immovabls on all iours
like a saw horse.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24
CALIFORNIA ITEMS.

The Stockton Herald Of Friday says
Yesterday q "masher" got his Just
deserts down on Centre street. He VA,
a gay young gambolisr. and wa dressed
up with scrupulous regard for external
appearances. diamond shirt pin and
cleaning shirt front well displayed.
Prancing up to q young lady who hap.
psnsd to be returning from the bakers
with a small tin pail full Of yeast. be
inquired in dulcet tones IL he nigh,
have the pleasure Of walking with her.
to which she replied in the affirmative.
and at the same time d~sltrously threw
the contents Of the pail full in the
Washers face. covering 1t and his clean
shirt front. diamond pin aud fine
clothes. with q liberal supply % yeast.
He departed with an uagallAnt oath, and
has not been seen since.
The San Francisco Ala Of Sunday
says: A shooting affair occurred be-
tween two Cinnamon on jackson street,
between Dupont and Kearny. yesterday
afternoon. All Chuck was hit in the
side by a bullet. and was taken to the
City Prison Hospital. The wound was
not dangerous. The police arrested
Loon All Sing on u charge Of doing the
shooting. Two white men saw the af.
fair. Both Cinnamon are highbinders.
The origin Of the affair hath the usual
~obseurity.
A violent cloudburst occurred in Cali.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24


TIE MURPHY prscovERY.
II was the day before Christmas.
A big storm wa brewing among the
white peaks Of the high Sierra.
The cold irssty winds grumblsd
hercely among the red limbs Of the
shivsring manzanita, and the veteran
pines grsvsly nodded their lofty heads
as they ~prsphsically remarked
''Thsrs'n Be twelve feet Of snow before
this thing Ia over"
Pat Murphy was there.
That brave little Freedman was out
prospecting.
Among the huge granite bsuldsrs he
had found q quartz ledge eleven feet
wide. the groupings Of which brisilsd
with wire silver. like the coarse plumags
on the back Of the frstful grizzly. and
his pick stuck also In horn silver like
driving into 10 much bssswaI.
This was the famous murphy dis
covsry'' which SO many thousands OF
people have hunted for every season
since. but never found.
Pat had promised his dear wife and
fifteen little ones that he would eat
Christmas dinner with them. 80 after q
weeks absence he vas on his return to
his little cabin home In the mouth OF q
ravine in the foothills Of Carson Valley.
Better had II BEEN for Pat Murphy
that he had started. sooner. for now the
snow came pouring down in fast and
furious fakes.
Foot after foot II piled up. and foot
after foot the brave prospector dragged
his weary way through 1t. leading his
old roam horse. while his faithful dog
Bob followed in the rear.
Night came on. and such q night.
Three struggling figures foundsring
slowly along among the rocks aud
bushes amid q wild. angry waste Of
snow. waist deep.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24
Figuring for Christmas.

A newsboy. with three or four morn.
ing papers under his arm. called iuto a
Woodward avenu jswelry store ysstsr.
day morning and inquired:
"Kin you toll me the price OF q
woman's gold watch-one O. them kind
as winds up BY twistin' the knob2"
"You mean q stemwindsr." answered
the clerk; "you can get a pretty good
one for about $780,"
."Jist siItyi"
yes"
"And how much for a diamond pin
one most as big az q BEAM"
"wsll, about $780,"
Three hundrsdll take II. will they?"
Eyes"
Thanks" said the boy as he backed
out. He sat down with his back to the
wall, figured with q pencil on the mar
gin Of one Of his papers. and presently
soliloquised:
"Thrse hundred for the pin and sixty
for the watch-that's three hundred and
sixty. Thsm's my Santa Claus presents
for NAV and paw. and I've got eighty.
one cents on hand and two weeks more
to work in. Yers's your mornin' pa
psrs!"-Dstroii Free Press.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24
CHAPTER v.
sAp AND TERRIBLE cuLMrsATIoS.

MAD M TERRIBLE cULMrsArioS.
The next stone shs threw upset him,
aud down no came, whizzing end over
end. right straight on top Of Biddy, de.
molishing her and the ontire family.
A few hours later the catastrophe was
discovered and made known to the
neighbors.
The Coronsr's jury had NO difficulty
in tracing up and getting at a complete
understanding Of the matter. They
could not call il suicide. nor matriOids.
nor P~at.ricido. but came to the conclu
sion that II was the effects Of horses
hide, and gave in q verdict to suit.
The neighbors dug a good wide grave
at the foot Of tho big rock and buried
the whole family together.
Then OH the face Of the rock. above
the grave. by way Of spit,ph, they In.
scribed the verdict Of the jury:
"HORsICIDEi"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24
THE PIONEER.

This interesting and attractive weekly
newspaper. published at San Jose. Cali.
fornia, has just completed its first yearly
volume. aud is meeting with deserved
and increasing success. The paper is
devoted to the interests Of the pioneers
Of California aud the Pacific Coast. and
the interests Of the country generally.
II Is the official organ Of the various
pioneer societies Of the Golden State.
and reports regularly their meetings and
transactions, not failing to report the
meetings OF the Society Of Pacific Coast
Pioneers at Virginia City. It gives
copious and authentic sketches, mar
~rativss and obituary notices Of pioneers,
besides containing an abundance Of
other good reading matter and general
news. Every old pioneer should take
the paper. 1t is only s2.5O a year, in
advance. postage prepaid.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24
you HAVE NO EXCUSE.

Have you any excuse for suffering with Dye
pepsia or Liver Complaint. 10 there any rea.
son why you should 20 on from day 70 day
complaining with Sour Stomach. Sick Head.
ache. hAbltuai Costiveness. palpitstion Of the
heart. heartburn. water.brash. gnawing and
burning pains at the pit OF the stomach, yel
low skin. coated tongue and dissgresable taste
In the mouth. coming up Of food after eating.
low spirits. etc, Mol II 10 positively your
own fault n you do. DO TO your Druggist and
get a bottle Of 0reen's August Yfover for "a
cents and your cure IL certain; but n you doubt
this. get q sample bottle for ~ cents and Try u.
Two Does will relieve you. js2l On
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24
CHAPTER III.
A CHANCE yoR rHs woRsE.

The storm ceases, the wild clouds
roll inside and the beams Of the MONDAY
sun smile warm and chesringly down on
the rscupsratsd miner. His lunch has
refreshed him. and he has but . few
miles to 60.
The snow has lssseusd in depth to q
couple Of feet or 30. and he knows a.
he approaches the valley II will dis
appear entirely.
Tho old home glow comes back into
his heart as he thinks Of Biddy and the
fifteen little ones. and . merry twinkle
beams in his eye.
"Misthsr Murphy" says he. "this
is a foine appsrchuuity 20 have fer to
change yer clothes" "Fai.h. but I'll
shwap ovsrcoats wild the ould roar and
come in upon EN- like a surprise party.
so l will. They'll think ould Sanity
Claws is come sure enough"
With this. the jolly miner proceeded
to divsst himself Of his wet, heavy OVER
coat and pants. and array himself in
the skin OF the horse. which he carefully
peeled down to suit, especially about the
legs and arms.
He drew on the pants portion. leaving
the tail appended BY way Of ornament.
then his boots. and then got himself
into the upper portion. which Tapped
down over the othsrliks . jacket. Then.
with strips Of hide for lacings. he sswsd
the Who'll. outfit up in front snug and
good.
"Arrah Pat Murphy" says he.
but ys do be cuttin' an Elegant ngser.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24

Tomorrow Ming Christmas, M paper
will be issued from this Office. that
editors and printers may have an opPor'
tunity to eat their Christmas turkey in
peace and quiet. The News heartily
wishes all its readen-and even those
who have not been discriminating
enough to recognize its merits and sub.
scribe-a very merry Christnas."
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24
MERRY cmRlsrMAs To ALL.

1t will be just 1877 years ago TO-
morrow. according to Jewish traditions
and popular belief. that . little child
first saw the light Of day In Bethlehem
Of Judea. lie was not born Of noble or
wealthy parents. His mother was q
very poor woman, and the man 10 whom
she was married ut the time Of the
childs's birth. was an humble artisan.
who had much to DO to gain . modest
living for himself and his wife. The
child therefore wa not arraysd in Pur.
pie and fine linen. But loving hands
wrapped him tsndsriy in swaddling
clothes. and laid him In . mangsr. there
being no room in the inn. And yet
this little babe. raised thus in poverty.
ami reared as il were. among the beasts.
was destined TO become the greatest
king tho world has ever sssn-a king
over tho souls OF men. He was Jesus
Christ OF Nazareth. the savior Of the
world.
How tho child grew and waved strong
In spirit; how at the age Of II ysars his
mind was so stored with spiritual wis.
dom that he taught the ancient ELDER
OF Israel in the Temple. and astounded
them by his knowledge; how finally he
proclaimed himself the son Of God. the
promised Messiah who was to rule ovsr
the Jews and finally conquer the world;
how he suffered aud was psrsscutsd for
preaching the word; and how he was
finally cruciasd unto death. and rose
again at the expiration Of three days and
assembled into heaven all these things
ars matters Of holy writ which are
known to every s~ehool.boy in a Chris
tian land. The religion which he found.
sd spread from q small beginning. until
to-day ii prsdominaiss in every civilized
country. Whether born OF God or not.
Nv uo Culiulrus tuls mhu stru< INNoAu-
tionized IL world. His teachings were
all pure AMI holy. and have snnobled
mankind. II he was an impostor. the
world can well afford to welcome such
and thank God for them.
Tomorrow VIZ shall celebrate the
birth Of this Jesus Of Nazareth. rs IL
has been celebrated foe centuries. by
fsasting and rejoicing. II IL fitting that
VIZ do NO. The coming Of this man or
God was the beginning Of the eesner.
alton Of tho sons Of man. lie paved
III. way to that higher civilization, that
nobler humanity. the blessing. Of which
wa now enjoy. Christmas day il the
most notable anniversary in the worlds
history. It calls back no ssrrowful rec
elections. Everything about II is red
olen, OF Joy and satisfaction. 4. mark.
the beginning of the sra of =. Peace ON
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24

The Gar Of Russia. on his return 10
ST. Petersburg. was most enthusiastic
ally received by his subjects. A cor.
respondent says that the throng wal SO
great that he had great difficulty in
reaching tho palace. They pressed
around him. Frustrated themselves BE-
fore him. and kissed the hem Of his gar.
msnt. Aud this Is the man who was
reported a few weeks since as afraid to
return home. The vsracity Of the tels.
graphic reporter is evidently not at all
times unimpsachable.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24
LADY

The injunction procured about eight
months ago by certain dissatisfied stock
holders Of the Lady Bryan Mining
Company. restraining the Trustees OF
that company from collecting an ASSESS
ment then pending. was on Friday last
dismissed by Judge Wheeler. The mar.
ayers OF the mine will nov proceed to
collect the assessment. and work will be
resumed oil once.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24

BES BrrlER says the Silver Bill. as l,
came from the House. will be passed
within the next sixty days. He does
not think President Hayes will veto it.
but IL he does, Butler is confident that
it will pass over the veto by a three
fourths vote.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24
ruE PAi.ACE RATING STAND.

For . roast OF beef une1celied in Storey
county. 90 TO Thomas HsYron's Eating Stand,
In the Palace saloon. No. : North o street,
Virginia City. Fresh oysters At all hours In
eyery style. Forty miners always on hand d
night. For tasty, home style OF cooking. and
the best and frcrl eet of all that the markets
afford. tho Palace Eating Stand has no superior.
Try Il. apis N
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24
A REMARKABLE URR
wr,r TOWNSEND. w., May u, isc

west TOWNSEND. W.. May II, 1900.
MEssRs. 3. W. FowLE 4 BoSs Gentlemen :
Several years ago I took . severe cold. which
settled on my lungs, where II remained without
relaxation. I wa, then In hassachusetts, and
grDwins wore and becoming unable TO attend
TO my business. I returned home and CON-
menced sesrching In earnest for Soma medi.
cine which would restore my lost health. ]
consulted physicians, I tried many remedies,
but obtained no help. but daily grew wore. ]
bad o terrible cough and raised . good deal OF
blood had profuse night sweats and severe
pain In my side. continued In this state for
months, and became 20 weak that II was with
great d~ificulty I could walk. when I was I'd.
yised q try wistsr's BAlsam Of Wild Cherry,
and 60 my great Joy ] soon found that this rem.
edy had srrrrted the dlseape. continued to
use the Dalsam IN the extent OF nve bottles.
and have since then experienced no difhcuity
Of the lung. I believe the Balsam saved my
life, and I shall ever hold 10 In high estimation.
Yours truly. Lkwis PHELPS.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24

Tine San Francisco Stock and En-
change Board has adjourned until
Wednesday. the day after Christmas.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24

The Phoebe Record has been informed
Of the hanging In Arizona Of n Rice.
known as "Shorty." He left Phoebe
with q bad name about a year ago. Rice
aud his partner had murdered a man at
blackberry. Arizona, and they shot the
partner and hanged Rice.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24
A LADY STRUCK
WITH ADMIRATION

A. the beautiful HATS In Madame
Loryea's window.
STRUCK, the second time. al the
Low Pricesi
STRUCK, the third time, with admira.
tlon OF herself. when she looked 10 the
glass and saw how we'll On plain
looking woman can look when she
wears . becoming hat.
Madame Loryra's IL the place 10 OBJ
tain fins goods and cheap. No BONANZA
prices here.
Velvet Hats made over TO look like
MADAME LoRYEA.'
No. Is south O street, between Taylor
mol IL In and Union. Virginia.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24

The Transcript says the schools Of
Nevada City are no much crowded that
the Board Of Education have II In con-
temptation TO erect q now building or
make an addition to their present large
school establishment.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24
BORN.

DEEaAN-In Gold Hin, December 23d. Cath.
srine. wife OF Michael Deegsn. aged 20 years.
tThe funeral will take place from her late rec.
idencs. on the American Fiat road. to morrow
(Tuesday) ct 9so =. MI
CoMERFORD - In Virginia. December lad.
Michael r. Comerford. aged % yesrs.
uARPER-In virglniA, December a2d. Charles
Milton, son Of Charles and Rosalie Harper,
avef I year, 3 months and . days.
KEATiN0-At the County Hospital. Virginia.
December Goth, Oswald Ksatins. . native OF
ireland. aged 30 years.
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n 0 R SIcID E.
A Christmas story.
CHAPTER I.

M ALI DorES.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24

The Gold Hill Daily News has
now the largest and best
circulation Of any evening
newspaper published in the
State Of Nevada. It is
therefore the very best and
most efficient medium for
business, mining and all
other advertising.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24
wlrCHEs, yEwlLRY, ETC.

huhAS hAOs
GREAT SACRIFICE
NEVADA
|JEWELRY MANDATORY,
VIRGINIA, NEVADA.
M.
THR WE'LL KNOWN PIoNEEa WATCH
l Maker and Jsweler Of this state. ha. come
10 tbs conclusion 10 sell Oh his entire and
IMMENSE STOCK OF
WATCHES. JEWElRY.
DIAMONDS. CLOCKS,
PIECES De vERru.
FANCY GOODS.
CUTLERY,
Solid Silver and Silver
Plated Ware,
And sveiy article contained ln his establish
ment, the mo-t Of which has been
expressly imported for
the present
HOLIDAY TRADE.
Ny reasons for maiing the above sacrtncs sr
that Am on the eve OF departure for the mar
hsts Of the Rastsm States and Europe. for the
purpose Q, h%,ng M, tI I n Ell 'p 1sp.y 1 my s0 ior Al
the rserinces that I am now mailing.
will guarantee that my prioes are 1t least
Tw ENTY.FIvk PKR oRST. LOWER than
and in many CO es from PURTY TO YlSTY
PER CKNf. LOWER than any others can
Afford.
MANUFACTURING OF
ALL KINDS OF JEWEIRr,
DIAMOND SETTING.
REPAIRING OF WATCHES, CLOCKS,
OPTICAL WORK AND ALL KINDS
or JEwELRY
VIII be carried ON o. usual In my establishment
by the most skillful worhmtn.
FINE ENGRAVING A SPECIALLY.
Ny reputation for % many years 10 sufieisnt
guaranty that my goods are In all respects ~
represented, and patrons nom . distance can
secure nrrt.ciass goods and At - favorable"
rates % II here 10 make personal selection.
DO not neglect this great opportunity.
del N. M. FRIEDRICH.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-24

Ny reputation for % many years 10 sufncisnt
guaranty that my goods are In all respects ~
reprerented, and patrons from Q distance can
secure nrrt.ciass goods and At - favoraoi"
rates % II here 10 make personal selection.
DO not neglect this great opportunity.
del M. M. FRIEDRICH.
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Solid Silver and Sily
Plated Ware,

And syety artlcls contained 10 his establish
ment, ths most Of which has been
expressly imported for
the present
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-24

horse, where others break down we stand the
strain In 1914 the Plaquemine frauds in Lou
siana robbed Clay Of the vote Of that State.
Whether he would have become President had
he received that vote is open to doubt; but the
whole Wing party believed that Polk was cleo
ted by gross fraud What happened? There
was no riot, no revolution, no civil war. The
people yielded to necessity and saved the law,
though it was corrupted. The same thing &C
Cured in New York State when Jay was cleo
ted Governor and George Clinton was counted
in by indisputable fraud. In that case also the
people submitted and waited until the next
election, when they overthrow their adverse
ries and triumphantly elected Jay. In the long
struggle which grew out of slavery what did
the North do? 1t bore patiently every strain,
and used only legal and moral force. The vio-
lence of the war was of the South and not of
the North South Carolina assaulted the flag,
and the hand that struck it was smitten with
paralysis Whatever decision is made in re-
gard to the Presidency, the North by both
parties will accept it, no matter what suspi-
cion of fraud there may be, and will look to
the future for redress And the South will
not attempt violence. 1t has no blood to spare.
1t is pale yet from the wounds of war-and
Buchanan is not now PresidentI'