The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-20

well known here.
The Pastors Aid Society of the Pres
byterian church Will meet Mt Mrs. Mer-
rill's rooms, in the Carey block, this
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Urban Il. Balcombe, for many years
attached to the Omaha Republican, has
severed his connection with that paper
and gone to Chicago.
\ rumur has reached here that the
U. =. pay car, which was expected this
week, will not leave Omaha until after
Christmas. This is unofficial.
Mr.. N. p. Noble, of Atlantic City,
one of Sweetwatcr county's leading and
most popular citizens, arrived here yes
terday, and is fattening himself Mt
Dyer's table.
If you would gaze upon gems of rare
beauty, set in tasteful and elegant de-
signs, call at the popular jewelry store
OF D. Miller, on 18th street. lie shows
goods with pleasure.
THE st. Louis Republican estimates
that the census of 1880 will show tie
population of the United States TO be
as, 73l ,79s, excluding Colorado and the
Territories, or including these, about
40, 900, 900.
The mammoth WEEKLY LEADER,
the largest paper in the Rocky Noun
tain region, full of the latest and most
interesting local, telegraphic and general
news, is issued to-day. 1t is n splendid
immigration document" and should
be sent east.
Hon. y. l.. Andrews and Secretary
Bramel, of the late legislature, rode
over the hill yesterday, and will rusti-
cate in Laramie for some time, if not
longer. Both gentleplen are Of the
salt OF the earth, and we sincerely re-
greet their departure.
A swcet-scented trio of hemp dcscrv-
ing male prostitutes passed west yester-
day on the overland express. They
were Geo. Q. Cannon, the Mormon
Delegate to Congress from Utah, Bishop
Sharp and r. b. II. S%tenhouse, all
''higl-tonei' polygamists.
Conductor Geo. Duncan. Of the
Eastern Division, u. p. r.. r., was
severely bitten by a dog at Grand
Island. Upon reaching Omaha II brake
man shot the dog, and its owner stop
ped over to bring suit against the
brakeman Duncan is confined to his
bed.
Don't make your selections for IGol-
iday presents until you have visited
Miller's. II" has n varied and i'm
mense stock of jewelry and watches of
every description, as well as q large
assortment Of all the new and beauti-
full patterns of solid silver and silver
plated ware.
Nothing has yet been said upon the
railroad question which has created so
profound n sensation among business
men and the public generally rs The COM
munication published yesterday norm
ing, giving n tabular statement of the
freight rates on the Colorado Central,
and showing Il most oppressive discrim-
nation against CHEYENNE.
Latest advices from Douglas and
his band of Utes, state that they have
gone north from Rawlins on a grand
hunt. Should the Indians of the White
River Agency go upon the war path it
will not be improbable. that they may
be joined by those of the other Agen-
cies, 1t would be impossible for Ouray
TO control the young men Of the band.
The condition of Mr.. j. W. Iliff, who
has been quite i'll in Denver for several
days, is said by his physician, DIR.
Wheeler, to he improving. He had a
severe bilious attack while south from
which he partially recovered, and re-
turned home. A relapse followed the
journey. and Mt one time his case was
critical. He is now in a fair way to
recover.
Correspondence Wanted.
THE LEADER earnestly requests its
friends in all parts of the country to
send in the news. Write often, give
us all the new and keep us posted in
all matters of progress and develop
ment. When in the city Jul friends
are invited to call at this Office and fur
nish us with any information they may
possess.
Everybody goes to Recreation Hall
to see the big show of little folks.
See The beautiful display Of Christmas
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