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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17
A Claimant at Last.

On Saturday, says the Evans Journal,
a man by the name of w. W. Bill from
the Black Hills, arrived in Evans for
the purpose of claiming the mule teams,
wagons, etc., that were found last fall
deserted down in the grove by the upper
bridge. He stated that Clark the miss
ing man, was his partner, and was on
his way from the Black Hills south when
he met his fate. We hope now that
the mystery in which the Ease is shroud-
ed will be fully cleared away.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17
Subscribe for THE LEADER.
NOTICE TO HEIRS.

To all whom 1t may concern:
Letters of administration having
been granted by the Probate Court of
Laramie County, Wyoming Territory,
to the undersigned upon the estate of
John Leggett, deceased, who was killed
by Indians betweeh Fort Laramie and
Custer City IN or about the ninth day
of May, A. D. 1876, which letters bear
date the 23d day of November, A. d.
1876, and which estate has been ap-
praised to be worth the sum of three
thousand four hundred and n~inety-sev-
en- dollars, and said decedent having
been supposed to be a native of the
State of Tennessee. Said deceased was
supposed to be about fifty years of age
at the time of his death. No heirs of
said estate are known to exist, there
fore, all persons having any interest in
said estate either as heirs or devisees
will make the same known to the un-
dersigned within the time prescribed by
law. j. L. MAY,
Administrator Of the estate Of John
Leggett, deceased. feb19-dtf.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.


The most miserable beings in the
world are those suffering from Dyspep-
STA and Liver Complaint.
More than seventy-fve per cent. of
the people in the United States are af-
flicted with these two diseases and their
effects: Such as Sour Stomach, Sick
Headache, Habitual C~ostiveness, Pal
pitation of the Heart, HEARTBURN,
Water-brash, gnawing and burning
pains at the pit ofsthe Stomach, Yellow
Skin, Coated Tongue and disagreeable
taste in the mouth, coming up of food
after eating, low spirits, etc. Go to
your druggists, Addoms & Glover, and
get a rs cent bottle of August Flower
or a sample bottle for 10 cents. Try It
Two doses will relieve you.
inn6-de oM-3m.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

Porter Warner, Of Denver, has made
arrangements to have q newspaper
equipment sent to the Black Hills. MI.
Warner has been connected with the
Denver Times for many years, and is
generally known as one of the best BUSH
ness men that journalism in the Rocky
Mountain country has produced. He
viii start a daily paper at DeadHood at
an early day, and We are sure he will
make it win.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17
RED
How the Crazy Horse Cavalry Manage
to Keep Well Mounted.

It has been a matter of some surprise
how the redskins manage to keep well
mounted nearly all the time, while the
soldiers of the United States are unable
to keep their horses in good condition
for more than a few months of the year
when they are engaged in scouting"
1t has been suggested to mount u
CAVALRY ON INDIAN PONIES
which would be absurd, for several rea-
sons. II the American horse could live
and grow fat on grass and cottonwood
boughs, as the Indian pony does, he
would be worth half a dozen Of the lat
ter for carrying service. The Indian
mustang is generally small-not over
IA hands at least-and is fleeter of limb
than he is strong of back. No Indian
warrior, of any account, iseyer limited
to a single animal. Some have as many
as two or three score, while every
''brave'' has at least,
THREE HORSES FOR SERVICE
in war or peace. One pony is ''packed"
with the warriors property, and is
commonly led by his squaw, if he has
her along, she riding a brood mare, for
the Indian ''buck" never deigns to
ride a female pony. The second beast
is used for a palfrey, andis ridden blythe
owner, who uses a rude saddle with very
short stirrups and either a primitive
bride made out of buffalo straps, or a
rope twisted around the lower jaw of
the horse, who obeys that rude guidance
with a fidelity that might, astonish city
horse breakers. Tie third pony is called
''the war-horse, " and is larger by a hand
than the other two, having a dash of
American blood in him. His back is
eve d~esecrated by a saddle and the
lariat rope is the only bride. The
beast is
TRAINED TO FOLLOW
the warriors palfrey, but if he refuses to
come along in that way the Indian fire.
quently bitches him to the other pony's
tail and so secures his obedience. On
going into action or in pursuing game,
the ''buck" jumps off his riding pony
and leaps, bare legged, on his bare
backed steed, leaving the squaw to at
tend to the spare quadrupeds as best
she may. With the lariat rope held in
his teeth, if both his hands are engaged
with his rifle, the Indian guides the
horse with his knee and rides with a
velocity, rapidly turning when neces-
sary, simply astonishing to a white a
When he dismounts to fight IN foot, or
to cut the tongue out of q slain buffalo
he filings the rope on the ground and his
wal steed stands there docile as a dog
until his master is ready to remount.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

Mr.. Benedict, a graduate of the New
York university, states that the Nor
mons believe the rainfall to have much
increased in Utah since their settle
ment of the territory, and this seems to
be borne out by the statement that
whereas formerly three gallons Of Salt
Lake water produced on evaporation
one gallon of salt, it now requires four
gallons to produce the same quantity.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17
GUILTY."
K -Marshal shaffenburg, Of Colorado, Found
Guilty Of Defrauding Uncle Sam.

In the United States court at Denver,
last Thursday, Ex-Marshal Mark A.
S~haffenburg, was found guilty of de-
frauding the Government. He was
indicted in June, 1875, on the charge of
making and presenting to the govern
ment for payment false, fictitious and
fraudulent accounts. The trial which
has just been concluded was on this
indictment. There are three others
and a civil suit, in which the govern
ment is plaintiff and Shaffenburg de-
PENDANT, for a sum amounting to owe
$500, 900, which are yet to be disposed
of,
The history of the cas- is probably
familiar to a majority of our readers.
Shaffenburg was one Of the best known
and most conspicuous men in Colorado.
He vas one of the early settlers, and
outside of his official position, n of no
little consequence; he was a leader of
society and was a member of the best
circles, standing high in the estimation
of the wealthiest and most prominent
citizens. He was appointed to the po-
sition of marshal in 1868, and held the
place until deposed after discoveries
were made which seemed to involve
him in the fraud which a jury now de-
clares to have been proved against
him. Not a breath of suspicion was
breathed against him for several years,
but he soon grew to live in such af-
fluence that people began to have their
eyes opened and to whisper beliefs in
regard to him which were in nowise
complimentary. He drove one of the
finest turn-outs in the city, lived in
opulence at home, and went out in a
style of royal magnificence, for a citi-
zen of Denver, whose private fortune
before his appointment to office had
not been understood to be enormous.
Suspicion was excited against Mr..
~Shaffenburg in 1874. The discovery
was made by an examination of his
accounts at Washington.
The special fraud charged against
him in the suit Just decided, was that
of filling vouchers, charging the gov
eminent with an expenditure made for
the subsistence OF witnesses of the
government, who were not subsisted
at all at the government expense. This
happened in 1874. Forty-six such cases
were charged against him. Out of the
forty-six only four lived at the expense
of the government. Nine of the per-
IONS charged for were found to have
never existed. One of the witnesses,
Charles Group, was found to have been
dead before the warrants were issued.
These ten imaginary beings were called
up and made to figure on paper, like
the pictures in a panoramic display, to
draw fees from the government at the
rate of $1.15 per day. The other wit
nesses upon whom charges were made
were of a more substantial character.
Eighteen of these were taken before
the court during its session and swore
that, though they had been made to
appear as witnesses in regard to viola
tions of the revenue laws, they had
been released on their own recogni-
zances, and had not been subsisted even
for a single day at the expense of the
government.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17
Netp York Moneu and

Net0 York Money and Stock Market.
New York, Feb. 16.-Silver bars,
1891; greenbacks, 1924; gold and silver
coin 1 per cent. discount. Gold opened
at 1863 and closed at 1864. Money,
293. Governments dull, but steady.
Stocks active, unsettled and irregular.
Union Pacific stock, 69a; U. P. bonds,
104; Central Pacific bonds, 1861.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

A middle aged man from Greeley,
entered a Denver Pacific car yesterday
morning and complained to Conductor
Farmer that all the gentlemen were
smoking. "This," said the conductor,
sis the regular smoking car" "Ah,"
replied the man, adjusting his gold
spectacles, perhaps if you remarked to
them that l am a minister of the gos-
pei they would refrain for one day."
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

THERE IS NOTHING MYSTERIOUS
about the disappearance from the Skin
of eruptions, burns, scalds, bruises, ul-
GERS and sores through the influence of
GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP. Sulphur is
a potent purifier and healer of the skin
and is more beneficially utilized in this
form.
To RENEW YOUR YOUTH USE HILLS
INSTANTANEOUS HAIR DYE. ldw1w
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17
New Clothes.

George r. Atkinson, the well known
Rockford tailor, will return to Chey-
enne Friday next, Feb. 10th, and will
remain here until Tuesday, Feb. Doth.
All those who have not already ordered
their spring suit of clothes should leave
their order with Atkinson before he
departs for home. fl3-dtf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

The front entrance to Recreation
hall will be closed on the evening of
Feb. 22nd, the occasion of the Calico
ball of the Germania club, and admis-
sion to the floor will be through the
rear entrance. f11-dtd
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17
Settle the Score.

A beer mug in a 10th street saloon
has the following ominous inscription
and is handed out to customers with a
long score: yEIT, IA
1t should be read from bottom to top,
beginning at the right-hand lower cor
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

No ONE CAN WITH SAFETY risk a
contact with the linen or clothing used
by a person suffering with contagious
disease, unless the same has been disin-
fected. GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP is
the most reliable disinfectant in use.
fS-daw1w
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

Study up some novel costume-out-
landish or otherwise-dress up in it
and attend the Germania clubs Calico
ball, on Washington's birthday f11-dtd
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17
PHILADELPHIA Wool Market.

Philadelphia, Feb. 16.-Wool is in
good demand. Prices firm. Colorado
washed, 1922; unwashed, 17@184;
extra and merino pulled, SO; No. l and
superine pulled, 33@37 Texas fine
and medium, 5000; coarse, 17@20.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17
Wanted.

The undersigned will pay ten dollars
reward for information of n. E. Ryther,
supposed to be in the Black Hills. Let
tiers for him at all postoffices in the
Hills. Address o. H. RYTHER,
Elwood, Clinton Co.,
f19-daw1m % Iowa.
Black Hills papers please copy.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17
An itinerant phrenologist stopped at a

An itinerant phrenologist stopped at a
house in the suburbs, yesterday, the
proprietor of which was busily engaged
in cutting wood. ''Sir, 1 am a phre-
nologist. Would you like to have me
examine the heads of your children? 1
will 90 it cheap" "Well," said the
chopper, pausing between two strokes,
II rather guess they don't need it; the
old woman combs 'em with a fine-tooth
comb once a week."
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

F%ashionably dressed women in our
muddy streets, apparently proiting by
Cerito's antics in her dancing at the
Dramatic, have learned a way Of lifting
their skirts by a quick kick. Thus
with their heels they raise their tight
drawn dresses sufficiently to be reached
by their hands, and then lifted clear off
the puddles.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

Tickets to the Calico ball of the Ger
mania club must bear the name of the
purchaser and the member from whom
purchased. fl1-dtd
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17
DIED.

BRUNER.-In this city, Feb. 10th,
j. w. F. Bruner, infant son of John
w. and r. G. Bruner, aged 10 months.
Funeral at 4 O'Clock to-day from the
residence of parents, on 10th street,
between Eddy and Themes streets.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

The grand Masonic ball to be given
by the knights Templar of Wyoming
Commandery No l, at the Inter-Ocean
hotel on Thursday evening, Feb. ODD,
will be the most elegant affair of the
social season. Tickets, including sup
per, So. fl3-6t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

MY DEAR MADAM, try GLENN's
SULPHUR SOAP and you will find it a
far more effective beautifer than any
cosmetic. 1t promotes a healthy circu.
lation in the vessels of the skin and
keeps the pores open, the only legiti-
mate modes of overcoming complexion
defects. 15dw1w
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

Disreputable characters will be ex-
cluded from the Germania clubs Calico
ball, to be given at Recreation hall,
Thursday evening, Feb. 22d. fl1-6t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

L. S. Riggs, the piano tuner, is still
in town. Tuning and repairing prompt
ly executed, and satisfaction guaran-
teed. Leave orders at Bells Temple of
Music. fl7-ltE.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17
LOCAL LEAFLETS.

Mr.. F. j. Walker will please call at
this Office to-day.
Yesterdays trains brought % Chey-
enne passengers. gEE
The west-bound emigrant, arriving
this afternoon, has Is Cheyenne passen-
gers.
At 3 O'Clock this morning all u. p.
trains due here to-day were moving on
time.
Prof. McConnell's dancing academy
has become deservedly popular, and is
largely attended.
To-day's z. P. freights have 2 cars
oats, / mdse., l lumber and II corn
coming from the east for Cheyenne. +
Everybody will be at the roller skat-
ing rink tonight. For fun and health
full exercise the young folks pronounce
it the ''boss'' resort. at 't'
A handsome, go~lden-haired girl is
learning the art of telegraphy at the
Western Union Office, under the able
tutorship of Brudder Jones. TH
A very pleasant party assembled at
the residence of Roadmaster Dudley,
last evening, and whiled away a few
hours in a very enjoyable manne
The Congregational sociable, at the
residence of Mr.. E. p. johnson, last
evening, was largely attended, and was
Il very pleasant affair in every way.
THE LEADERS, exclusive announce
ment of the ratification by both Houses
of Congress of the argument made by
the Sioux commission with the Indians
last fall, as published yesterday, was a
highly gratifying piece Of intelligence
to our people. AL agree that THE
LEADER is the only newspaper in the
Territory.
George Stokes and j. NJ. Stevens, of
Denver, with a party of three others,
arrived here yesterday en- route to the
Black Hills. Mr.. Stokes has with him
a fine stock of dry goods, which he will
open at Deadwood. Mr.. Stevens, a
young gentleman Of fine business quail
fcations will be Stokes right hand
man. Both the boys are genial and
who~le-souled, and will make themselves
popular in the Hillss TtAE sAs
u 81 - EE A LnEn
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

Hagan's Magnolia Balm preserves
and restores the complexion, removes
freckles, tan and sallowness; makes the
skin soft, white and delicate. Its APP
plication cannot be detected.
ap27-deod1y
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

Lyons Kathairon makes beautiful,
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its fall
ing out or turning gray. 1t has stood
the test of forty years. Is charmingly
perfumed, and has no rival.
ap27-deod1y
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

Use s. 3. Kennedy's Hemlock Dip
for skin disease and vermin in sheep.
a27-dtf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

The music at the grand Masonic ball
will be the best even heard in a Chey-
enne ballroom. -s : fs4isE f13-6t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

For SALE.-A note for S20.65. Ten
dollars will buy it. ]. w. BRUNER.
l6-d3t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

All members of the Germania club
have for sale tickets to the grand Calico
ball to be given at Recreation hall on
Thursday. Feb. %. f11dtd
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

A carload of fine assorted iron and
steel was received by Nealon & O'Brien
yesterday. They are doing an immense
business in their line and turning out
first class work of all kinds. loo
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17
Local Agents.

The following is n list OF the authorized
agents of THE LEADERin Wyoming Territory.
Cheyenne, II. W. Moore.
Laramie City, II. L. Fitch.
Rawlins, W. L. Ash.
Green River, John Graf.
Evanston, ITO be appointed.)
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

The Greeley Tribune reports a heavy
loss of horses that were wintering on the
range. 81 ID tl/(
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17
CHOICE BUTTER.

For sale at wholesale and retail at
Smith Brothers, feed store. j31-dtf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

Splendid music, a fine supper and a
pleasant time generally will be enjoyed
by all who attend the grand Masonic
ball at the Inter-Ocean on Thursday
eve., Feb. 22d. Tickets, including
supper, So. RAG aTga3 f13-6tt
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-02-17

Use s. H. K~ennedy's Hemlock Linl.
ment for horses. a27-dt
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Black Hills papers please copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-03

We understand Mr. Ambrose rimberlake,
Of the Valley Woolen Mills, near Middletown,
Frederick county. Virginia, whilst hunting,
recently, climbed tree to get a squirrel from
a hole about forty feet from the ground
Whilst hugsiug the tree with one arm and en-
ploying the hand Of the other in puncturing
the squirrel with a small stick, the head Of a
snake appeared at the hole, with forked tongue
aud angry hiss indicating disposition to con-
test Mr. Undertakes claim to be there. As
Mr.. T. was not snake hunting, il he could bave
retreated in good order he would have done so
leaving his suakeship to dedautly and triumph
autly hiss
My right there is none to dispute"
The reptile advanced upon HIM, bat by dex'
ferrous urish Of his newly bought, beautiful
aud highly fashionable helmet-shaped tile, h'
Induced it to step down aud out" and h
succeeded IL capturing it. It measured fy'
feet
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-03
Church Notes.

The protracted meeting at the NJ. b. Church.
10 this place, is largely attended-in fact the
Church is nightly well filled. Rev. 5. II.
Ferguson has preached every night for the
past ten days. Several penitents have pre-
scented themselves at the Altar.
During the recent session of Winchester
Presbytery, Rev. Jno P. Strder was dismissed
to the Chesapeake Presbytery. We under
stand he declined a call to the 2nd Presbyte-
rian Church of Stanton.
The Alexandria Gazette in referring to the
Virginia Synod, which meets in that City on
Tuesday next, says;
"Rev. DR.. Henry c. Alexander who will
preach the opening sermon, is Que OF the most
learned and extensively read men IN THIS coun-
try. aud belongs TO a family of distinguished
preachers. His father, the late DR.. james W
Alexander, for many years stood at the head oil
the New York pulpit, and was one OF the most
accomplished scholars in this country. Ills
uncle. DIR. J. Addison Alexander, was prodl-
py of learning, and unsurpassed as gospel
preacher. His grandfather, DR.. Archibald
Alexander, was in many respects the most re-
markable minister Of his time, and did more Il
mould the theological views, and TO form the
religious character OF the Presbyterian ministry
in tins country. than any man living or dead
and his great grandfather was the Rev. DR.
James Wadiell celebrated as the blind preach
er by the pen Of Wm Writ, in the British
Spy" iese things are mentioned to intro
dace him to the people # Alexandria, and t
Give them an opportunity Of hearing him, rs d
is probably the only time he will preach durn2
the session of SYNOD
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-03
DIED,


In Berrvyille. Va. on the 18th Oct, 1917, Mrs.
CATHERINE RUST, Of Charles, own, widow OF
the late Lemuel Rust, at an advanced age.
Near Shepherdstnwn. ON the lsth October, 1871,
of Diptheria. MARY JANE, eldest daughter q
Mr.. Isaac Hedges, aged years, 10 months aad Is
days.
In Saline County, Missouri, september, 1871
at the residence OF her brother, W. I. Dawes
Miss n. VIRGINIA DAWES. daughter Of the
late William Dawes, of Frederick County, Va.
The deceased was well known in this and Fred
eriek counties as a pure. conscientious Christian
lady,-oue who was called on to endure great sui
fering. which she bore with patience aud iorttudC
given from above. These are they which came
cut Of great tribulaion, and have washed their
robes. aud made them white in the blood of the
Lamb
Winchester papers are requested 70 copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-03


a few bushels % wheat we've S'''.' 'U u.s.
day night % last wee" IRON '-' -'''' '' '' %.
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The Grand lodge OF Free y '-''s VIII 4" e''
a; Nlrti-soorS the second l'ls.''5 10 'O'''''-
Der.
We resrc, % learn by tle N"uas0urs
Statesman Of Tueslay that tae senior editor OF
that paleF vas 'aSel ''' q ''" Gay '
Aond'J last was sian '''l"'l '' '.S ''.''
We have received .rom the Commissioner OF
Agriculture Hon. Wn. GO. L.9a', b'5 report
Of she operations Of his department. 'ar The
year 1876.
Ws .oalgcrsrtg omitted as, Ns,k 70 ac-
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a sin 10 us from Nr. j. L "'7ren'..' our
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