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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-08-18

REPORT,
WASHINGTON.


Interesting Land Decisions
Washington, Aug. 16.-The follow
ing decisions Of the Commissioners of
the Land Office are taken from CoPp's
Land Owner for August: -
Lode claims in Montana, located M
der the Territorial Act Of December %,
1854, are entitled to fifty feet in width
of surface ground on each side OF the
lode in addition to the width of the
lode. w.
The portion of a mining claim sold to
an alien cannot be patented while such
owner is an alien, but on his declara-
ton to become a citizen, his right dates
back to his purchase, and he may
thereupon secure a patent for his claim.
Regular army officers who served
during the rebellion, etc., may make
homestead entry while in the army, but
on making final proof must show at
least one years residence on b land
entered If they served four years during
the late war. Hfu
Prairie lands, or land that is not
prairie, but naturally devoid of timber,
are subject to the operation of the tim
Der culture laws.
Where a party applies to enter under
the timber culture laws, land which
appears on the township plat as already
timbered, and is informed that he must
disproye such parallel character, this
application reserves the mentioned
tracts for a reasonable time from fur
Their disposition to any other claimant.
Rannored Combination against Norton.
A strong combination is being formed
against Morton, who, it nowappears, was
most influential in getting Orth off the
State ticket in Indiana Morton'e
strength is waning fast, his only follow
ers being'those who constantly eulogize
him.
The Public PriAtiny. ~
The Congressional Record Of yester-
day morning contains reports OF the
entire proceedings of both houses OF
Congress up to the final hour Of ad-
journment. Aside from the question
whether it is more economical to pub
lish the debate, in the Government print
ing Office or by private contract, lt Is
universally admitted that the work has
| been done much more efficiently and
promptly, while the former OF these
two plans has been adopted than while
the latter obtained. Formerly as the
| end of the session drew near and the
| Senate and House sat late into the
night, the reports in the Globe were
more and more behind hand, until,
instead of printing the proceedings of
the days session it was struggling with
reports over a week old. Since the
work has been done at the Government
printing Office the entire proceedings OF
the previous day have always been
printed the next morning, unless a
member has withheld his remarks for
revision, even when the sessions have
been prolonged until after midnight.
1t may be that the Government print
ing. can be done cheaper by private
contract, but it cannot be done as sat
isfactorily in that way.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-08-18
KANSAS.
Republican State Convention.

Republican State Convention.
Topeka, Aug. 16.-The COMMITTEES on
credentials of the State convention re-
ported at 10 O'Clock last night, and at
II balloting for Governor commenced.
George F. Anthony, Of Leayenworth,
was nominated after several ballots.
The convention this morning nominated
for Lieutenant Governor, M. G. Salter;
Secretary of State, F. H. Cavanagh;
Auditor, R. J. Bonebrake; Treasurer,
John Francis; Attorney General, VII.
lard Davis.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-08-18
COLORADO.
Murder at Canon City.

Pueblo, Aug. 18.-A man named
Fitzpatrick, q section boss on the DEN
yer q Rio Grande railroad, wa shot
and killed by Malschi Mincher, mi Of
his men, at Gallon City yesterday
afternoon. Fitzpatrick had been alb
sent ON q pleasure trip to the noun
tains, and while he was gone Minchet
circulated q story that Fitzpatrick had
stolen q mule. On the return Of the
latter he gave Mincher a sever whip
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-08-18
Mem York Stock Market.

New York, Aug. 16.-Gold closed at
111@111t. Money, 2. Governments
dull but steady. Stocks dull and lower.
Western Union, I'll; Quicksilver, u;
Pacific Mail, 24b; Mariposa, 8; Wells
Fargo, So; New York Central, 107;
Erie, .143; Panama, 1913; Union Pacific
stock, 63t; U. P. bonds, 1851; Central
Pacific bonds, 1854.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-13
LAYING THE NEW WATER MAIN.

The laying of the new water main IS COM
rleted almost 10 Wast. The greatest care has been
taken 10 keep as much possible Of Nassaus open for
the use OF the public by filing in the finished pipe
As fast as the shoveers opened the ground In advance OF
the pipelayers This main 20 inches in diameter, and
will supply necessity long felt aud concerning which
the Insurance companies have repeatedly appealed to
the city authorities.
Each section of the pipe is 20 feet in length one end
IL plain and the other has shoulder In WuiCh rs
groove about four inches deep. Each section is low
cred as it is wanted into the trench pit and the PLAIN
end is placed carefully within the groove ON the adjacent
en of the next section and "butted" against the shou-
der being adjusted however, in such position as to
leave space OF about threeodrths OF an inch entirely
arouud IT, between its outer surface ana the inner sur
face OF the shoulder. when several sections nave Dth
so placed cay is pasteTed against the front 0I the pa
50 "a 10 close this space but not to H H. an opening
being left at the top INTO which the mtllt,
lead which is 10 cement the joint is 10 De poured,
The lead is melted IN an IRON ktllie pitccu
over an iron cylinder within which is wood ne. NHen
melted 1t is poured into the openings elt III the cay
rupniug down each side Of the pipes 90 The bottom, ana
filling up all the space lett inside OF the shoulder between
the ends Of 10 chlls instantly and soon the
clay is removed and the WOrhnen WIN oiuuI cseis ana
hammers beat the lead back t. s place, making OF IL
solid alright packing. Earth rs then hedptd upon te
Dipe and the payingone of the street are rest f TO
their places The engineers are often oplgtd 10 SOW
perpcxing problems they remove TIE ear il 10 MAKE
XyaV for this main They constantly eucpuulcIns
other pipes cellars, and sewers-the pipes especly a.
streetcrussnEs, presenting perfect htt% %CIA OK IRON
which must be nteTfered with. Great sklu h required
conducting work IN such way as To avoid damage
" and other water p'les.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-13

was furnished. Matter OF Crane-Ts application must Ala.
be denied The evidence amply justified the Judgment Of ~
court and the sentence too moderate fO shocking a
assault
by Judge Drady.-COre FordOpniOn; order gran,et
Special TsH-By Judge Van Worst -Spauding ag Marin,
al Busieed agt. BusLeed. Findings and decree,
signed
Superior Court-Special Trm-By Chief-Justic.
Curtis.Schuz ct al sgt Anders0nDecree Of dissolution
&c. Dusenbury agt Hitler et a-AnoNanee as Der memo
randur.
By Judge Van Vorst-Rlein &C.. agt. Woltsohn-Repor,
Of and complaint dismissed oniiion
Calton agt. Winsnip ct al.-Moton granted memo
randum.
BY Judge sDer-G Graham agt Liddy.-case settled
Marine COvt-ChambTs-By Chief-Justice Shea
KUpfer agt Koehler; Simon agt NOrden; Gihooey set
Watson krOUse agt. Lerk0Wsky Bowman AIT IOchead
Sherer agt Heath Van Buskifk AIT smith HAIRY agt III
Poole uazett Orders graz ted. smith 3Qt. Ali
Crosby agt. McDeunOtt Tho Mechanics National Bank o
Newark agt Parker; Libby agt sOther Mc0wan Daw
ROtoiz agt. Gamblc-MOtons granted. Harrison aet
MOOre.-Roceiyers lOnd approved. wood agt. Lewis X
FurlOng esq, appointed receiver Bralsed agt. Swm-De
fendants default noted Saenger ag oettla Of this
application should DE given 10 the judgment debtor an
pears by oxamsaOn that the only property discovered e
by statute exempt
New-York tribune., 1876-10-13
THE COURTS.
sAYcrrrY OF TIE MARRIAGE BOND.


The referees report in favor of the plaintiff,
in the case OF Laura Klein against Richard Woisohn.
action declare marriage null and void came mp yes
terday the superior Court, Special Ter before Judge
Van Worst. the trial OF the the plaintiff claimed
that she was married to the defendant May p, 1870,
after an acquaintance Of about three weeks, on the sOlc
tat.ou or her father and the defendants representa-
tion that he had $4,000 worth OF property, and was
mau good character. The plaintiff found out that the
defendant was not what be had represented himself 10
bp and refused 10 live with him. The plain
TN further claimed that she was married In the
Mayors Office, but not understanding the cere-
mony at the time believed 10 10 be simply
beirotlal according To the Hebrew custom. Yesterday
Judge Van Worst said he did not think himself
authorized dissolve the marriage tr Before entering
urou tnc marriage the plaintn should have informed
hr-, both thc means and character OF the defend
ans and she had bndIy relied upon his seutaOns
s could not ask the court % release her from solemn
nurrlaer so hecdcssy formed IL would not answer 10
mi be tuIs case precedent for dissOvlng marriage
upu ,uch grounds. 10 would opcu te door to class OF
case. not heretofore entertained, aud would disturb the
,luctfv with which marriage bond should hc regarded
d. wa, not to bc gnuulcl upon every ground or false
representation which might be sufficient 10 anuu ah
ordinary contract Tie refprc's report was not con
nru.J aud the application tOr dissolution OF TIE
marriage was denied.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-13

The sale of MomotarO Sato's collection OF
Japanese goods was continued yesterday afternoon
at the Leaytt SlesrOOms The attendance was large
and mainly composed of ladies. Among the curious
collection were several OwarO porcelain vases OF
unusual size, and finely euameled ~ bright col
ors pair Of cranes in KiotO bronze standing
seven feet high, and remarkably true 70 nature,
and writingcases in curious conn nation OF papicr
mach6 IN cOlOrs a background Of BLACK lacquer The
display OF Coisonn6 enamepae is said TO be tie finest
ever brought this country large bowl OF this mate
rial was shown having a central design fish leapng
cataract emblemato OF Aspiration the successful fish,
after leap r. Is tabled TO be transformed into the white
dragon which is depicted the bottom OF the bowl
number Of specimens of repOus~twOrk IN bronze are
shown, small teapJts bringing - % each par
OF fine KiolO bronze - inches lCh, VIII Hchi
tured sides, brought $40 Another pair, "a inches IN
hight sculpured by Gor0sa with birds and an cn1c
attic cover surmOunted by falcon ana serpent SOFA o
Sl15. SetO porcelain vase, 20 inches IN hght' WIN
designs of birds and leaves in blue on white ground
sold for S35. FOwerpOts Of the same material nut
more common, in cobalt blue, with Whte hGuits'
brought from 80 TO - eJch. The bidding wa bish nut
the prices obtained not large The sale Will be con-
Cluued tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-13
NIX. MAGILL And SOUIH CAROLINA H
FAIRS.
Mr. J. MaciIi Of Charleston has caused to be

Mr.. J. Macill of Charleston has caused TO be
published in Ihe gorid the following card:
EEw-YoRK, Oct 10, 1876.
10 the razor Of Ihc IrtbUHr.
In vour issue Of the Jtl instant, on The first page
There appeared an artrl, headed ARMED Political Or
griIdtOus" pUTVOItIug U DO The result ul a interview
between your reporter and mJ sell sand interview pro
uuuuco 20 bc false.
FIRST that never stopped at Crooks Hotel; second
thar never was Interviewed 10y any newspaper
nor been commissioned 10 bay any arms or ammunition
Gf any Kind. Resp, ,Ctfullr yOdIs J. VI tGILL,
OF the lrn Ol Erwin & Magill, Charleston, s c.
This is accompanied by the further statement Of The
Worid that THE TRIBUNE refused 10 publish his card
The facts are that Mr. Mag, when he asked the inscr
on Of his card d1 pretend 10 deny the correctness
OF the interview lie was not 40 Crooks Hotel hc said
but admitted that he was M SUceuy's Hotel The re-
porter coufouudcd the hotels, which very close
TO each other. lie claimed that he did not know the
gentleman was a reporter The fact is Mr. Mag called
the reporter 10 ST near him in the BAN, and publicly
made his extraordinary statement IN suc! tone must
have been overheard by numbers Of others. lie
distinctly spoke Of himself an English sub
Iect His friend, who accompanied him To
THE THBUSE office, in explanation Of the rumOr
that Mr. Magin had been buying ammunition a report
winch THE TRIBUNE dscrcdifcd), stated that 70 Mr.
Erwin (Mr Mad's partncrl who bad done this prchas-
ing. Even while admitting all this Mr. MtgIil asked
the insertion OF this cvasye card although IFS first para
graph contained denial Of the whole story false as
favor on the ground that Il would help hm Of to-
BE IN Charleston. II appeared impossible to convince
M Magil or hls friend Of the absurdy Of asking those
who had told the truth suliy themselves to get him
out his scrape.-(Ed.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-13
rnoposFn DOCK IMPROVEMENTS.

At the regular monthly meeting of the New
York Board Trade yesterday. John f. Henry IN the
chair, Peter Cooper made verbal report rom the COM
mttee on the improvement Of the city cks. He urged
the board to take an active part in the movement he
believed great improvement might be made al moderate
cost He advocated the Of wooden piers but stated
that conglomerate preferable 10 stone. commun
cation was received from the Produce Exchange pToPO
ing oct 26 the Centennial day fOr the Produce ana
Cotton Exchanges. Chamb Of Commerce, Board Of
Trade aud other similar bodies The day named was ap
proved George Opdyke, william OrOn, and W. P
Groom were appointed committee % appear by invita-
ton before the Silver Commission and present such state
ent nj the meeting were Peter Cooper, George H.
Sattcrlec, g. C. Hne D. f. Cooney, T. o. BAH, and Israel
Smith.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-13
INTERSTATE RIFLE MATCH.

ING BY HE NEw-YoRK REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Interstate rifle match suggested by the
Crescent City Rife Club OIL Ncw-Oreais last summer
took place yesterday, each team shooting at the home
range Thirteen clubs took part IN the contest belonging
in New-York Saratoga, Rochester, Ogdensburg, and
Goshen OF ~ Y; Chicago, H.; Providence, r. l. Bur
hngton Vt; North Manchester Conn. Milwaukee, Wis. ;
Boston and Worcester, Mass. and New-Orleans, La
Col. c. b. Mitchell, President OF the Amateur Rife
Club OF this city, selected as the represent tue
club Messrs RathbOne, Allen, Weber, Farwel, Bruce
Jewell BlydenburgA and Sanford, with Anderson Hyde
Geiger and Conlin Blyde"burgh, Sanford
Anderson, and Geger, however, informed Col Mitchell
that they should be unable 10 shoot hence their places
we're TO be filed by the reserves but since none OF these
appeared at the range yesterday the team was completed
by the substitution of W. Hayes OF Newark S. g. Perry
and D. snyth OF Yonkers members Of the Amateur Rife
New-York tribune., 1876-10-13
THE PARK DEPARTMENTS FUNDS.

1t was said yesterday, at the Department of
Public Parks that the resolution asking the issue Of
bonds OF tue "City Park Improvement Fuud" stock
was brought before the Board OF Estimate and Appor
tionment by Controller Green who then refused 10 vote
for IT, SO q 40 u was not passed In regard 10 the issuing
OF this stock II was further stated Board OF Estimate
and ApportOnmeut has authority whatever; the Con-
troll bound and directed 10y an act OF the
LEGISLATURE Chap Cos, Laws OF lSIJ 70 issue these
bonds when required 10 do so by the Department Of
Parks and his DONG Is violation OF the law
The Department sent IcquSluOu ON August Z3 1876,
for 900 In these bonds and there are 40 funds h
The hands of the Controller he is responsible The De
partment never applied to the Board of Estimate and
AppOitionment, and the Controller the Park oihcais
assert, showed his ignorance or the Law by gong -
that Board IN the IN tier.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-13

EX-COLLECTOR MURPHYs FURNITURE SOLD.
The household furniture belonging to Thomas
Murphy, late Collector of the Port OF New-Nork was
sold at public auction yesterday at his residence No. %
East Thirty-ninth-st. The house was crowded Win
buyers and the sidewalk in front OF the premises was
also thronged The Messrs Leavtt. auctoneers, con-
Quoted the sale The articles sold consisted of paror aud
bedroom suites marble statuary, bronzes, Administer
and Brussels carpets japanese and English china dinner
SETS and large collection OF oil paintings. The prices
obtained it is stated will fan far below the original value
of the articles The following Of the prices;
Marble statue, "Yigil Of Rzpah," by Joseph Mozier
Rome 81 900; marble statue Of an angel, by MISS SUD
bins S2Oj; rosewood cabinet, nlaid with mamie, $3.50
paror cabinet, two rosewood and ebony, richly QIna-
meuted III glt and inaid with bronze panels WIN mirror
and pedestal the cost Of which SlSoO, S0OUi W9
rosewood pier mirrors, heavily oInainented ana lhaI
with bronze S62O; II satin window curtains win Ne
vet borders and rosewood and gilt antique SoIlSes'
$50; two chandeliers frosted glass center ana sopcs'
$3.50 Among the oil paintings sold we're - lahuSssI%V ~
and Cattle" by Sayry of Brussels, Tl35 " Be Cafelu
by De VCs OF Brussels, Sl45; Coast scene Dy H.
Macs, Dusseldorf, $40 and The First Ride S22o
New-York tribune., 1876-10-13
Grand
START IN TIE CAPE MAY YACHT RACE.

The race for the 81, 900 cup presented by
Mr. Ioubat tle owner of the yacht Enchantress was
begun Yesterday afternoon The Atalanta ana ldler'
both belonging to the NewYork Yacht Club were the
only yachts entered The conditions OF the Ptt were
that it should be open to schooner yachts OF all nations
OF 100 tons aud over time allowance TO be the same az
that tho Prince Of Wales Challenge Cup yacht race
and NewYork Yacht Club regulations to be adhered to
the course TO be from of Owls Head, NewYork harbor,
over the regular regatta course Of the New-York Yacht
Club To and around the Sandy Hook lQhtship, thence
10 and around the hght-shlp ON IlvelathOm BANK Oh
Cane Nav and return 10 Sandy Hook hght-ship
The judges g. l.. Haight and MIR. Chase went TO inc
starting point in the yacht Ncsa, and started the yachts
at 3:l5. Both yachts were under sail and waiting for
the signal fresh breeze blowing FROM the south
ward, and the tide was running ebO. The Aalantd was
the first vessel 10 cross the line 332:3O. followed by
the ldler 33l:3O. 10 dead beat to Wlndward TO
Sandy Hook ana when last seen the ldler was well mp 10
Vindward aud appeared To- have the lead. Both yachts
were doing WELL and if the wind holds may reasonably
be expected back ON Saturday morning.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-13
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
TIE FOWLER INVESTIGATION.
TAXING OF TESTIMONY BEGUN.

There were 18 Aldermen present in the
Brooklyn Common Council Chamber yesterday at the
opening Of the Fowler investigation Alderman Burnett
occupied the chair City Counsel De Witt, in opening the
evidence for the prosecution offered to read from
resolution passed by the Board Of Water Works Jan l,
1869. Gen. Pryor, the respondents counsel, asked
under what specification the evidence was produced.
Mr. De witt answered that it not under
specification, but under the second charge OF the
Mayor 10 the Common Council Gen. Pryor
objected to the admission OF tho evidence on
the ground that evidence could be received IN any
trial on mere charge; that there must be specific
allegation so that the person accused might know with
what he was charged But in this the charge simply
stated that Mr. Fowler dsobeyed the order OF the Com
mon Council and was too indefinite. Respondents
counsel argued the point half an hour citing cases
in point Mr. De Witt in reply, said that tins was not
judicial trial and many OF the technical rules OF evidence
would not apply here The Common Council were there
merely to investigate the charges presented by the
Mayor Of which the specifications were collateral par,
tcuars. He moved that the objections Oe ONeIIuieu
Pryor again objected TO the evidence as IIeoVut'
The arguments this point occupied about 40 minutes,
the admission the evidence Mr. De Witt proceeded 70
read from the aforementioned resolution OF the M@'el
OF water i'm the city and no immediate need OF IIstC
supply This report signed by hr. Fowler aamons aams
was also read showing that At its date, Jan lo'O,
there was daily supply OF ZOoUOVgJ %
-,
urged that line citizens be given notice that every me ms
must be used 70 save water during lne gay, Gn mil
the gates OF the dam be closed from 10 p N. uhui
& a m. each day. notification OF his a1s lScV
from the board, published in the papels'
was read. and then began the examination
OF witnesses. Rem Suydam, keeper OF the kldgeWOod
Rcservor testified that he was keeper tn February,
1871 As far as he knew the whole water supply oil he
city came through the hdgeWOou AceelN"I DuiIl5S
Februarv 1S71 the gates Of the dam were tWo-thrds
closed during the day. He could not say whether they
ever We're closed at night in February ~ without re-
ferrug 10 HIS books Although tue City COunse cohth-
ned the examination he failed 10 elicit positive testimony
that the yates of the dam open every nlghl og
fbe month above mentioned Gen. Pryor declined 10
cross-q anime the witness The Will be continued
AT z O'clock this afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-13

Club who Glanced to be on the ground The rilemen
went out by the O'Clock train, but shooting dd not pc
Gin until about IL o'clock. Major Ieecb OF the lfsn
Team at h- own request had been selected t0 represent
other competing teams at Creedmoor, but ne was hot
prcsrnt III the range. and Gen. Shler TOOK ms place.
During the afternoon Major Holland acted as captain O
the team IN the absence oi Col mitchell Nooue IooI ~ @
Generally fer that the match had been badly InatReu
me inpnrt ant and exciting contests of last month appd
rcutiy xausted the interest in Ti1eshOUng, ana the
mark sucn had the range 10 themselves.
Tbe wind was uncertain and battling 81 each range
The sboopg was poor throughout and the nISt malch
Of what NAV become au interesting series was no.
suircd contest far tie home cluD was cOhctIHcu
NJ. 4. 1-i- .-rn
New-York tribune., 1876-10-13
RuILDNG ENTERPRISE.

1t was said yesterday at the Department of
Buildings that on account the low price Of labor and
materials there large amount OF building in prog
ress present in this city, fully up 10 the average Of
former years, when there were such financial dhl
culties to contend with. One important work now IN
prORress handsome brick stable horses and horse
ears occupying the entire block bounded by Fret and
6ecOndaYes Ginetysixth aud Ninety IL
New-York tribune., 1876-10-13
ATHLETIC SPORTS AT DARTMOUTH.

HANOVER, n. H., oct 12.-Ihe Dartmouth
athletic sports concluded to-day. The following
were the winners: Running long jump c. W. Stevens,
is feet inches; standing long jump, W. Stevens, 10
feet inches: standing hich lump Dana feet inches
thrcc-milc run T. NJ. Nittum Il minutes 364 seconds
1OO-yard das g. H. Pcttibunr lOt seconds. The pTIee
viii be distributed on Saturday.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-13
nFCIsIONS-OCr. l2.

Supreme Court ChdmbTs-By Judge Barrett
Kelly Hughes and ano-Deendant John hughes may IN
before notice trial. and sl0 costs Of motion. and
su,t IN accent short notice OF M for November, and 70
try cause on dst special Circuit fridS OF that MONTH
Matter OF Dolrhe application must De denied hsSe gone
a ot mere enough call for exclamation but
New-York tribune., 1876-10-13
rlrM rnnnWING nF 4 sTONE.

Thomas McGough was put upon trial IN the
Court OF General Sessions before Judge sutherland yes
teIay ON charge OF murder in tie first de-reo for lin
iug I.enaid Evans in Madisou-st, near Aarkctst, coll
July 2G The two men became engaged IN quarrel Do
. saloon 300 Markct--t., and 10 is alleged that ENaua
etruc, NcGough. Evans lett the saloon, and was lO
lowed by ArGudgh. who struck him with large stone,
crushing his rkuIl and causing death a jury wac 81
,uIcd lu the case yesterday, and Oh, trial wiz proceed
Today The prison. F 1DfrUdrI hy Nllli u r. hlrzUs
Assistant Dtrct-Attorncy Rollins appears Tor the people