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An Old Acquaintance.
The Carson City lock-up was an improvised affair, although a decidedly popular resort.

It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.

Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.

For the purpose thus selected it was rather well adapted, being strongly built, easily guarded, and on the outskirts of the town.