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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

There should have been II railroad
excursion, yesterday. There were any
quantity of excursions-after lost hats
but they were made on foot and i'm
parted pleasure only to the spectators.
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Yesterdays trains brought A Chey.
enne passengers.
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The Green River Courier having at
last published the Presidents message
in full, the country will nov resume its
wonted eauanimity.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

Mr.. John W. Ilif returned to Den.
yer from Texas Sunday evening. Soon
after his return he was attacked with
bilious collie, and has been very low,
but was somewhat easier at last ac-
corfhts.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

That cough will settle on your lungs
and put you in your coffin il you don't
break it up. Addoms & Glover's Cough
Syrup is an unfailing remedy. o30tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

Col. VIM. NJ. Johns, II of the orig
inal officers of Gen. Connor's Sd caval-
ry regiment, died at Salt Lake on the
10th inst. Many of the old Camp
Douglas soldiers will regret to hear of
the death of this most worthy officer.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

We are offering our large and well
selected stock of wooden hosiery cheap
er than any house in the city.
d9-6t MARKS Il MYERS.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

Furnished OOH for rent cheap. In
quire at the First National saloon, old
Eagle House. dl1-6t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

Fresh ranch eggs, poultry, oysters,
fish-fnest beef ard vegetables at
Its HELPHENsTTNE s. DURBIN,s.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

AT 3 O'Clock this morning all L. p.
trains due here to-day were reported
on time.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

William Ware Peck has been con-
firmed as Associate Justice of the SUI
preme Court of Wyoming. He will
take the s~age-brush circuit.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

Mr.. Nagle's elegant mansion was
crowded last evening, on the occasion
of the ''mum'' sociable. The cash re-
ceipts were over 1875.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

That's what's the matter,)
1t gives satisfaction to all.
Does just what we say.
"ZambeZin can't be excelled.
Read ''ad" headed "Zambe2i."
n0-dawtf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

Stephen Bon will occupy his elegant
store and fill it with an immense stock
of new goods, next week.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

The best and cheapest boots and
shoes, custom made, can be found at
s23-tf 5. BoN's.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15
New Goods. New Goods

New Goods! New Goodsi
One case Germantown yarn, in all
the leading shades.
One case zephyrs.
slipper patterns, cushions, mats, card
board and notices, etc.
The BRIDES own Corset" best in
the market for the money. Try them.
New cloaks and suits.
JosLIN's,
diff 1853 10th street.
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Iouse Proceedings


MORNING.
HALL OF THE HOUSE,
December IA, 1877.
Roll called.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
The journal of Thursday was read
and approved. -Hi.
During the morning session most of
the time was occupied in reading bills
a first and second times, and hearing
the reports Of committees.
Mr.. Carter introduced II. b. No. 65,
regulating the fees of officers of Uinta
county.
Mr.. Homer introduced II. b. No. &c,
To incorporate the City of Laramie,
which also passed under a suspension
of the rules.
Recess until 2 p. m.
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Simply Nothing.

Simply Nothing.
Conversation between a sententious
citizen and a g%arrulous barber.
"Put nothing on my hair"
"Nothing at all?"
Eyes"
mo water?''
no"
mo tonic?"
"No."
"Won't you have anything on it,"
"No."
"Have a shampoo?''
NO"
"Just brush it dryy''
Yes"
won't you-"
"N-o!"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

DIR. G. E. Gorham returned from
Denver yesterday, having nearly recov-
cred from an attack Of congestion of
the brain.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15
Ho! For the Holidays!

Oil paintings, chromos, brackets,
m%ouldings, ornamental wood work of
all kinds-an immense stock in latest
designs just received for the Holiday
trade at
diff CONVERSE & WARREN's.
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Daily Leader.
SATURDAY. DEC. Is. 1877.
Local Agents.
ng Is list OF

The following is list OF the authorized
agents OF THELEADERin Wyoming Territory.
cheyenne, G. W. Halves.
Laramie City. r. f Fitch.
Rawlins, W. L. Ash.
Green River, Lob Graff.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

Votes of thanks will he abundantly
bestowed to-day.
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People who buy jewelry, watches,
clocks or silver ware for Holiday pres
ents, have decided that they will pur-
chase this year at d. Miller's, 18th
street. His stock is immense, he has
all the beautiful novelties, and his
prices are low.
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CARR
BY a Quartette of His Birds OF
Prey.
Desperate But Unsyeeessful A,temp, to
Break Jail by a Murderer, a Road
Agent and Two Thieves.

felIow showed a cooked pistol at me.
had made his threats that he would
kill me and although I was armed. he
had ..tbe drop. >, and I knew that I was
n dead man-as II were. He pulled the
trigyer with the muzzle of the pistol
almost touching INV breast. but the hall
got mast me somehow. and 7 wasn't
hurt To-day four of nv .sbirds,'
spranp upon me while nv back was
turned. One of them got my revolver
and the rest yelled shoot the s. of n
b, I felt certain that nv time
had come. but the fellow didn't shoot.
md three minutes later | was master
of the situation
Carr was somewhat excited in man
ner, and his nerves appeared to be out
of Joint to some degree. but he con-
trolled himself by a strong effort and
gave the reporter the following partic-
ulars of an attempt to break Jail which
was made by four prisoners about :
O'Clock Yesterday afternoon.
1t was the regular supper honr for
the prisoners, and the sheriff stepped
into the Jail to open the door of the
iron cage which surrounds the cells,
that the cook and s'Old Fritz might
carry in the rations. Unlocking the
door, Carr swung it wide open. Stand
ing close to the door were Jas. Collins,
a stalwart soldier who is serving out a
ten days sentence for raising a rumpus
recently in the city; Duncan Black
burn, the famous road agent, his legs
ornamented with s~hackles; Williams,
the thief who recently stole a quantity
of silverware from a 10th street hotel,
and w. l.. Baker, who killed Murray,
the trooper. at Fort Russell. the other
day.
Carr glanced at the gang and then
turned his back to them, something in
the corner near the stove attracting his
attention. This reckless action nearly
cost him his life. No sooner had he
turned thau the four men sprang upon
him with the ferocity of tigers, Kissing
between clenched teeth: "You s. of
a b, we've got you now" Then
followed a fierce struggle, four men
fighting for liberty and one for his life.
Carr's first move was to reach for the
trusty revolver in his hip pocket, but
the vice-like grasp of his assailants
prevented this. lie yelled for help, and
as he had often carefully instructed his
cook and old Fritz what to do in an
emergency, and had supplied the kitch-
en- with a small armory, he expected
immediate aid. But it came not. He
felt his pistol slip out of his pocket,
and made up his mind that q bulle
from it would soon crash through his
brain, but his efforts to escape were
not relaxed.
just then, Baker, who formerly worked
in the Jail under Sheriff O'Brien, ran
out to the door, and by a previously ar
ranged plan, secured the key and threw
it away. Next, Williams, who had OBJ
tanned Carr's pistol, rushed out of the
door, frightening old Fritz, who stood in
the kitchen with a huge revolver in his
hand, nearly to death by pointing the
weapon ut him, and ran away up 10Th
This left Carr struggling with
the soldier Collins, and Blackburn. He
quickly loosened their grip on his arms
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15
"Our Baking Powder

The favorite-2t tons sold in Octo-
Der. Ask for it-every package
guaranteed.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

erich and rare were the gems she
wore," but she purchased them ut d.
Miller's, 18th street, and although the
gems were of the first water, and the
settings solid, the cost was astonish-
inply small,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

Hats, caps, blankets at Il bargain,
are to be had ut PoLACK's,
daft Next to Postoffice.
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Recreation Hall,

Seats 400. Stage 2Ox30 scenery.
Apply to Joslin & Arnold. n2S.tf
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Our 'Snow Flake" and pride of
Colorado" Flour is the best in the mar
ket. Try it.
n13-dtf MASON & HOTEL.
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The Solons cease from S~olonizing to-
day.
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The Ladies' Favorite Resort

The Ladies' Favorite Resort
In these piping times of peace, is the
heavily stocked shoe emporium of
Thomas Creighton, on Ferguson street.
He has just opened O fresh and large
lot of ladies', Misses and childrens'
shoes, which are really elegant, besides
being cheap and durable. d15-3t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

FOR SALE.-A fine new twO-story
brick dwelling house, containing seven
large rooms. Also three lots. Inquire
at THE LEADER office. n17-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

There is no use suffering from a cough,
cold Or sore throat. Get a bottle Of
Addoms 6 Glover's Cough Syrup, the
best remedy Of its class. o30-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

See l.. R. BREsNAHEN-for fresh
fish, eggs and vegetables. He always
has on hand a full stock of meats of all
kinds, which are the best to be found
in the city. d. D. Mallory's famous
oysters received by express daily. 1t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

in underwear, gloves, hosiery and
trunks, at (d14-tf) PoLAcK's.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

Go to Polack's before you buy any
where. daft
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15
Baled HaJ

For sale at Black Hills stables.
n20-tf F. j. MCMAHON.
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ING.

The Council met and adjourned I'M
til 10 a. III.
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\ It is believed by very many intelli-
lent Indians that Joseph, the renowned
leader Of the Nez Perces, is a full
blooded Sioux, and they give the sub
Joined reason for SO believing:
After the suppression of the Sioux
outbreak in Minnesota, in 1868, a
number of young Sioux Indians enlisted
in the service as scouts. Among them
was ''Si-chan-Sa-pa" BLACK Thigh a
son of "Maza-Kut-e-Man-i" Zone who
shoots metal as he walks), better known
among the whites as Paul, who was a
firm friend of the whites. Black Thigh
soon became weary of the restraints
imposed by military discipline, and
sought to obtain his discharge, but was
informed that he would have to serve
his time out before he could be released.
He thereupon deserted, and making
his way northwest finally found him
self among the "Po-geh-do-ka-pi,' or
Nez Perces, where he concluded to re-
main. Being a man Of more than
ordinary intelligence, and possessed of
a kind heart and gentle disposition, he
was soon elevated to the Craftsmanship
and his present name bestowed upon
him.
When pressed by the whites he natur-
ally sought to effect a junction with the
forces of Sitting Bull, who is Of his
own race of people, but his design was
frustrated by the engagement with
Gen. Miles, to whom he was compelled
to surrender just as he was on the point
Of reaching assistance and a place OF
supposed security.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-15

New invoice of cloaks, of the very
latest styles, cheaper than ever at
d9-6t MARKS & MYERS
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APPLE BUTTER! the best in town,
at HELPHENsTINE & DURBIN's. 1t"
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Last day of the Legislature.
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The members of the Fire Department
are hereby ordered to meet at the City
Hall this evening, at Z o'clock, sharp.
Business of Importance.
BY order, n. j. O'BRIEN,
Asst Chief Engineer.
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If you wish a good article in the line
of boots and shoes, at bottom prices,
call and see s. Box. s23-tf
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Subscribe for THE LEADER.
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Overcoats and suits lower than the,
yer were sold in Cheyenne, at
daft PoLACK's.
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A few days ago a lady passenger on
the east bound overland express sud.
denly missed her pocket book, which
contained a large sum of money. She
was sure it had been stolen, and the
doors of the a were at once secured
and an officer sent for. A thorough
search revealed the pocket book on the
floor, however, much to the delight of
its possessor, before any persons had
been searched or any arrests made.
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delay in getting water through the
hose, the water works failing TO squirt.
Dacey and the Durant did splendid
work.
Last day of the Legislature.
The Solons cease from Solonizing to-
day.
Votes of thanks will he abundantly
bestowed to-day.
Yesterdays trains brought A Chey-
enne passengers.
Mrs. Gen. j. NJ. Thayer has returned
to Wyoming from n visit to friends in
the east.
At 3 O'Clock this morning all L. p.
trains due here to-day were reported
on time.
Stephen Bon will occupy his elegant
store and fill it with an immense stock
Of new goods, next week.
DIR. G. E. Gorham returned from
Denver yesterday, having nearly recov-
cred from an attack Of congestion of
the brain.
The Green River Courier having at
last published the Presidents message
in full, the country will now resume its
wonted equanimity.
Mr.. Nagle's elegant mansion was
crowded last evening, on the occasion
of the ''mum'' sociable. The cash re-
ceipts were over 1926.
William Ware Peck has been con-
firmed rs Associate Justice of the SUI
preme Court of Wyoming. He will
take the sage-brush circuit.
There should have been II railroad
excursion, yesterday. There were any
quantity of excursions-after lost hats
but they were made on foot and i'm
parted pleasure only to the spectators.
Mr.. John W. Iliff returned to Den
yer from Texas Sunday evening. Soon
after his return he was attacked with
bilious collie, and has been very low,
but was somewhat easier Mt last ac-
Col. VIM. NJ. Johns, one of the orig
inal officers oil Gen. Connor's sd caval-
ry regiment, died at SAT- Lake on h
10Th inst. Many OF the old camp
Douglas soldiers Will regret to hear OF
the death OF tins most worthy officer.
u. 4. X. IL. Co., occupied the
OF the DlstrictC Court throughout yester-
aay. Inc taxing oil testimony was
concluded ana arguments OF ounse
peguh, wheh court ADJOURNED 10 u
O'Clock TINS morning.
u.,. ,...,.. III,
n w
that men VINO are constantly
iameh,'hg 'heir iil-'"ck are ohiy reapihg
the consequences Oh their neglect
mpro'iuei''e or
want OF apPiicatl"h.
-
ns,,Jon
y"an wN -
=
Ip
event most extensive and complete ar
engagements are making.
- $3.50
-.
-. ~
sei'ieniaiiiy ioreihah trieu 10 hit IL
the gravel of Yesterdays simoom that
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diff
The daily gazette., 1877-07-19
1T WAS ANOTHER WILLIAM A
WHEELER.

The Boston Herald recently published
a letter written by William A Wht eler
to Simon Cameron in 1861, ssking for an
arms contract. The Hon. William A.
Wheeler of Malone n. Y, and Washing
ton, d. e., writes to the Springfield Repub-
licdn thus:
A friend has sent me the issue of your
paper Of 9Th inst, calling my attention
10 rhe article entitled ga Discovery as to
Vice President Wheeler" Every state
m+nt therein connecting me with con-
tract for arms in 1861 is wholly untrue.
| never had contract with the Govern
ment, directly or indirectly, of any nature
whatsoever. Ordinary fair dealing re-
quires that you should furnish the proof
of your allegations, which you say dis all
found IN official documents" Please
print and publish this proof at length,
and forward bill at advertising rates, for
which l will promptly remit. You say
that "when it was proposed to investigate
Mr.. Caneron's contract Mr.. Wheeler
made himself conspicuous by his opposi.
ton" If this be true the Globe will show
| 1t. Please also to print and publish the
proof of this allegation. for which / will
also pay your advertising rates.
i here were at that time three gentle
men besides myself bearing the name OF
William A. Wheeler lin no way related
to me) one living 10 Cambridge, Mass.
one in the City of New York, and one
| think, in Worcester, Mass. / cannot
say whether either of them had a con
| tract for arms with the government ol
| not. reiterate that did not.
The daily gazette., 1877-07-19
PROGRESS OF THE WAR.

General Zimmerman's advances in Do
brudscha is the substantial fact in to-day's
war news. Tie occupation of Kustendje
show that the first line of defence in that
direction is not deemed practicable
point OF resistance hy the Turkish mill
tary authorities. They are no doubt wise
in not wasting on operations that must be
necessarily ineffective force that they
need to economize for operations at more
critical points. The next line in front OF
General Zimmerman is the line of the
quadrlateral, which is now, therefore,
menaced on that side as well as on the
west. The report that an important bat
tie is in progress "between Rustchuck
and Shumla" indicates the pushing OF
efforts in the famous fortified square. No
doubt, in pursuit Of Their operations
against Rustchuck, the Russians have
posted large force at or near Rasgrad
and the Turks have perhaps attacked this
force. Important results must flow ons
way or the other from any general actor
at that point.
The daily gazette., 1877-07-19

The order Of Mr.. Hayes and his deter
minatiOn to allow no officer of the gener-
a. government to hold political positions
or take part in any Of the political con
ventions, is heavy blow to the course of
Zach Chandler, who while acting as one
OF Grants cabinet held the position of
chairman of the National Republican
Committee and directed all the great
movements of the Republican party, even
to the policy which made the great fraud
successful and led the Returning Boards
OF FLORIDA and Louisiana to periure
themselves, and thus return electors fol
Hayes when the State had chosen Tilder
electors. Chandler no doubt feels thai
he committed great wrong, while
Hayes course seems to indie ate that such
wrong shall not be perpetrated again
although he profits by the perfidy of the
worst scoundrels outside of the penites.
3.ary.
The daily gazette., 1877-07-19

The Washington correspondent of the
Chicago Times explains that Zach Chand-
Ter sent those two $1,000 certificates of
deposit to Ohio,payable to Mr.. Hayes Or
der, out of "sbeer cussedness." Other
contributions had previously been
payable to the order of the Secretary of
the State Committee. He went to Hayes
with the two certificates and explained
to him that his endorsement would be
necessary to secure money. yes at
first refused to indorse the drafts, but it
was represented 10 him that he could not
be blamed in any way, as his name was
but mere tormalty, and that as not a
dollar of the funds would pass through
his hands there could be no moral wrong
about it. At this he Endorsed the drafts
This, Hayes's FRIENDS claim, is the whole
history, and they say also that it is the
only case that can be shown wherein Mr.
Hayes had anything to do with campaign
funds.
The daily gazette., 1877-07-19

The robbery of the residence of David
Graves, Esq, of Mill Creek Hundred,
last night, reported in another column,
will put our farmers on their guard. We
are gratified that the loss of Mr.. Graves
will be small, as the bonds and notes
cannot be negotiated. Wehope the bur-
glars will be caught and made an exam
pie of. Mr.. Graves has always been one
of our most laborious and upright citi-
zens, and uniformly so careful and eau
tious that it will astonish his friends to
hear that his premises have been entered
and his chambers rob bbed whilst he slept
The daily gazette., 1877-07-19
THE MEXICAN BORDER.
CRITICAL POSITION OF AFFAIRs--wAR
POSSIBLE.

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-Parties who
are in position to be thoroughly posted
as to our present relations with Mexico
say that they are now in such a critical
condition as to cause very grave appre-
tensions that war may be preciptated at
any time by some rash action upon the
part of the Mexican authorities, as previ-
ously stated in these dispatches. Presi-
dent Diaz has directed General Trevino
to withdraw from the agreement with
General Ord, in regard TO cooperation in
the movements against Mexican cattle
raiders. This action on the part of the
Mexican authorities is Interpreted Eere
as giving full force 10 a late order direct.
ing Trevino to resist by force of aims any
attempt of the United States troops tt
cross the Mexican border iu pursuit o.
cattle-thieves. AS General Ord's instruc
tiOns on this subject have not been mod i.
fled, collision between the two forces is
considered as likely to occur the first
time a cattle raid is made into Texas
" lille there is no disposition to provoke
a disLuI bance with Mexico, President
Hayes is fully determined to use all the
force at his command to give ample pro
lection to our frontier interests.