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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-22
The Nisholl. Legislature,

New Orleans, April 21.-Mr. P. ].
Tresevant, clerk Of the Nichols house,
furnished the commission the following
statement of membership, which was
included in their telegram to the Presi-
dent this afternoon: Total number of
the constitutional house, 120; number
returned by returning board, III; num-
ber thrown out by IT turning board, g.;
number of returning board members
now answering call, S6; number of
members elected and not returned by
the board, but whose opponents have
withdrawn and acknowledged their
Claims, IL; number elected now occu-
pying their seats, but not returned by
the returning board, 8; number of mem
bers elected and returned who have not
answered to the call of the honse, 13;
humber answering to roll call to-day
Republicans AZ. Democrats "a. Senate:
total number, 36; present to-day, 33;
absent, Harper, Wakefield ami de.
mont, all Republicans. The senate
stands, Republicans 16 present, Demo-
Gratis 20 present.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-22
TELEGRApHIC TICKS.

Charles NJ. Sterling, the youngstown
murderer, was hung at Youngstown,
Ohio, Saturday.
Three young ladies were drowned in
the st. Francis river at Sherbrook, Cam
ada, on Saturday.
The Farmers Joint Stock Insurance
company of Meriden, Conn.,, has been
placed III the hands of a receiver.
The mail boat plying between Brest
and Ushart has been wrecked and eight
passengers and the entire crew
drowned.
The revenue cutter Rush has been
been ordered on summer cruise of the
coast of Alaska to protect American
interests.
1t is understood that Great Britain's
quarrel with Dahomey has been settled,
the fine of 500 puncheOnS of palm oil.
Ed. S. Rand, jr., of Boston, on Sat-
urday transferred his property for the
benefit of the trust fund creditors, and
on taking the poor debtors oath was
released from prison.
The U. s. grand jury at Trenton, N.
j., indicted Thomas p. Somerville, of
the Washington safe burglary notoriety,
and Gotlieb Engel, charged with con-
spiracy to defraud the government out
Of S25, 200, by utilizing cancelled bonds.
Information has been received at
New York of the murder of w. Balfe,
Moravian minister, and his son and two
daughters, at Lance, on the Labrador
coast, in February last. The object of
the murder is believed to be plunder.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-22

Colorado is the Centennial state, and
lays large claims to patriotism and
decency; yet we have had more gross
outrages to record against that state
than almost any other. We recollect
when the judge Of Lake county was
murdered in cold blood by band OF
ruffians, while in the discharge of his
duty, yet nothing was done to bring the
perpetrators to justice. Before and
after that awful affair occurred sue
cession of outrages by cattle men upon
sheep growers, thousands of sheep
being slaughtered and dozens of their
herders shot down. Then came the
kidnapping of Judge Stone, by band
of lawless men, who, for Il wonder, did
not harm their captive, and did not
accomplish anything which they desir-
ed to. Brutal murders were perpe-
trated at Georgetown, Colorado Springs
anil other places, the assassins in all
cases making good their escape.
The latest outrage was the miners
strike and riot at Erie, full accounts of
which we have published, and in this
case too the law has been fruitlessly
invoked.
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FOREIGN.
The Seat of War.

London, April 21.-A Vienna dis
patch says that Roumania cannot pre-
vent the passage of the Russian armies
through her territory, as she has vainly
sought support to do so from the Pow
ers, but she will vigorously abstain
from armed participation if Turkey
does not cross the Danube also, and will
herself occupy Kalafat with her own
troops to prevent the Russians getting
that position. If Turkey persists in its
proposed action Roumania will be conf
PEELED to cast her lot with the only pow
er capable of affording her protection
against such a terrible calamity. Rou-
mania's position is one of imminent
danger.
Vienna, April 21.-Quite panic
reigns in Roumania about the Turkish
invasion. The Roumanian government
has applied to the powers and is becOm-
ing more pressing in its demand to be
saved from the Circassians and Bashi
Bazouks. They demonstrate against
the occupation of Roumania by the
Turkish troops. The answer has not u
reassuring tone, Turkey saying the pas
sage of Turkish troops to the Roumani-
an side would depend upon Turkish
military affairs, but that if this hap
pens in consequence of the entry of
Russian troops, the Porte declines any
responsibility Tor Roumania being
turned into IA theatre of war.
Bucharest, April 21.-The Russian
general staff has left Kischeneff for
Ungheni and Scutari. The cavalry
force is marching towards the Danube.
The artillery is concentrated at ing
heni, and the infantry Is massed in the
direction of Choty, Scutari and Ung-
hpni
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CALIFORNIA PLAYED OUT.
An Army of Tramps Forsaking the Golden
State.

The Sacramento Record says that
trains leaving that city after dark are
sure to have as passengers large num-
ber of tramps and impecunious individ-
uals generally, who take advantage Of
the darkness to ensconce themselves in
some place where they will not be OBJ
served until the cars are well under
way, and thus secure ride of a few
miles. 1t is estimated that about ten
to one of these "deadbeats' are moving
eastward, every one Of them disgusted
with California. In fact, the railroad
men say that there is perfect process
sion ''over the hill," and conductors
and brakemen have more trouble keep
ing the trains free of tramps than they
have in handling freight. The other
night one conductor, who had got tired
of singing the "get Off solo, conceived
an idea, and acting upon it, he
went through his train, and
drumming up the tramps, found
there was a total of twenty
six. He told them that he
didn't care much if they did ride, but it
would never do for such an army to be
seen when the train passed stations;
there was attached to the train, how
ever, an empty box-car, and if they
chose they could ride in that. To this
plan the tramps promptly agreed; they
entered the car, closed the door, and
the conductor quickly and quietly
locked it. A few minutes later the
train reached Emigrant Gap, and the
conductors plan was finally developed
by his setting his tramp car out
upon the side track, with a request to
unlock it as soon as the train was out
Of sight. He gave the signal, and his
train began moving up the hill, but
lust then the tramls realizing that
they were in a trap, united their
strength, got one of the doors of their
prison open, and the whole gang piled
out and went in pursuit of the train.
a number failed to reach it, but enough
got on to keep the conductor and
brakemen busy, until they reached
Truckee, in getting rid of them.
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deck to secure the life raft, which was
in the captains cabin, and dispatched
aft another gang under command Of
the chief engineer, to assist in lowering
the boats.
The fire had increased fearfully, and
was breaking out fiercely amidships,
entirely cutting off communication
betwet n the two parties. In the cabin
were four ladies. They were in feeble
health, and efforts were made to get
them out, but owing to the fearful roll
ing of the ship and the rapidity with
which the flames spread, the efforts
were unavailing. 1t is almost certain
that they persisted. The only other
passenger, Il man, was aroused by the
commotion on deck, came up, and thus
got into one of the life-boats.
Captain Daniels, with the party who
were forward, managed to lower the
raft, when twelve of the crew besides
himcelf succeeded in getting aboard.
The stewardess in attempting to jump
OH the raft fell into the sea and was
drowned. The persons on the raft
were huddled together in a cramped
position, pearly naked, and shivering.
One heavy sea capsiZed the raft, throw
ing the occupants into tie sea. They
scrambled on it again except one, who
Was lost. After Il most horrible time
drifting at the mercy of the waves, Il
vessel bore down upon them, and in
short time took them all off. Owing
to the da, kness and terrible surround
ings the rescued party saw nothing of
those who got into the life-boats. Pos
sibly, however, they may have been
rescued, as the disaster occurred di-
rectly in the course of vessels coming
to Savannah or Dobay.
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NOTICE TO HEIRS.
To all whom it may concern:

To all whom it 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 between Fort Laramie ard
Custer City on or about the ninth day
of May, A. D. 1876, which letters bear
date the 23d day Of November, A. ID.
1876, and which estate has been ap-
praised to be worth the sum of three
thousand four hundred and ninety-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 i'll
said estate either as heirs or devisees
will make the same known to the un-
dersigned within the time prescribed by
law. j. ID. MAY,
Administrator of the estate of John
Leggett, deceased. fepl3-dt1.
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Tweed's Tales Continued.

New York, April 81 The committee
appointed by the state senate to investi-
gate the charges against Senator Wood
Ill held a secret session this morning
and then proceeded to the Ludlow
street Jail to see Tweed. Tweed ap-
peared before the committee and sub
mitted Il written statement disavowing
any responsibility for the publication
in the World of an alleged synopsis of
his confession, and declining to answer
any questions in regard to the matters
embraced i'll the article.
Being asked were there two parties
in the senate, he answered that there
were 1.-TWO and a half'' parties. He
knew Senator Woodin intimately;
knew Winslow we'll Several questions
were then asked concerning the vote on
the passage of the charter. Tweed an
swered the inquiries, but when ap-
preached on the question of bribery, at
once declined to answer.
He refused to say whether he had
paid any money to Hastings, on the
ground previously stated. On being
asked for which reason of the several
given in his communication he again
declined, butafterwards answered on the
first two reasons, i. e., against public
policy and might criminate himself.
He declined to answer all questions
about the paying of money directly or
indirectly, and declined to answer all
questions concerning bribery in the
charter matters. He said there was a
pool made up in New York to put the
charter through. The question as to who
contributed to it Tweed regarded as a
personal matter and would answer no
questions concerning the disposition of
the money. In reply to the question,
whether lie would make any statement
in reference to the senate resolution, he
answered not at present. At the prop
er time he said he would answer.
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THE COMING CROPS.
A Chicago Times Report.

Chicago, April 21.-The Times has
nearly seven columns of crop reports
from the great wheat growing section
of the Mississippi and Ohio valleys.
Concerning the condition of winter
wheat, larger acreage than usual has
been sown in all quarters, with fine
prospects of abundant harvests. The
southwest is especially hopeful, and the
northwest has no fears except from the
hoppergrasses, which, it is thought,
will be less destructive than heretofore.
The Kansas farmers think they have
hatched so early that they will not be
able to await the coming crops.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-22

During the existence of the line of
posts extending from Fort Fetterman
to Bozeman, the Sioux were contin-
ually on the alert, infesting posts, cut
ting off stragglers, and watching every
opportunity to commit injury. Last
winter, although the Reno garrison
numbered only four companies. and are
located in the heart of the disputed
territory, not one hostile Indian has
been seen there. Not an Indian has
made his appearance since the Crow
allies left there last December.
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BURNED AT SEA.
Graphic Tale of a cremated Steame

Graphic Tale of cremated Steamer.
New York, April 2l.-Purser Wild
man, Of the steamer Leo, burned early
on the morning of April Sd, eighty
graphic story of the disaster. He says
That about O'Clock, while a terrific
sea was rolling, it was discovered that
some freight between decks had got
loose and was pitching about. The
matches were opened to secure the
freight, when, to the horrcr of the
crew, forked tongues of file shot out.
aose was ut once brought, but the
nerceness of the gale tanning the
names, which had already obtained
considerable headway, rendered it use
less, and Capt. Daniels ordered the
ilie'boats lowered. The captain, with
several officers, hurried to the forward
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-22
Peaceful Representations.

Washington, April 81 There is eve
ry indication that the removal of the
troops from New Orleans on Tuesday
will be peaceful. The President be-
lieves the southern question solved, and
he expects his policy to be vindicated.
He is not perfectly sure that some dis
turbances may not ensue on the with
drawal of the troops.
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It is stated that telegram has been
received here from Wayne McVeigh,
saying that Packard will give up the
contest without further defense, and
that on Tuesday, the day on which the
troops will be removed. lie will publish
letter to the public similar to Cham
berlain's.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-22
Shrieks from the Battlefield.

are not surer signs that work of de-
struction is going on, than the cough
ing with which churches, theatres, pri-
vate dwellings at this season resound.
Arrest the lung destroying paroxysms
with Hale's Honey of Horehound and
Tar. The ebeneficial effects are imme-
diate and certain.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute. dwlw
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-22
NEW YORK.
Arrival of Turkish Officers.

New York, April 21.-A number of
Turkish army officers arrived to-day.
They come to inspect arms ordered, TO
learn the American method of manu-
featuring arms, and to witness the
working of machinery employed in
their manufacture in the United States.
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REPORT.
ABOUT LOUISIANA.
Wha, Gov. Kellogg SAYS.

Washington, April 21.-Ex-Governor
Kellogg, in reply to Il question admit
ting that Packard is the legal governor
Of Louisiana, says tine force against
him is SO great that he will not he able
to hold out longer. He cannot say just
what will be his course under the cir
cumstances, but thinks he will quietly
withdraw without proyocation of bat
tie or bloodshed.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-22
EQUALIZATION OF TAXES.
Assessment Rolls.
CITY CLERKS OFFICE.

CITY CLERKS OFFICE.
CHEYENNE, April 18th, 1877.
Public notice is hereby given that the
assessment roll of taxable real and pei
sonal estate in the city of Cheyenne for
the year 1877 has been completed and
returned to the board of trustees by
the assessor. All persons feeling them
selves aggrieved by the assessment OF
their property are hereby requested to
make or file their objections in my Of
tice on or before the 3oth day of April,
A. d. 1877, at 10 o'clock a. m., at
which time the same will be heard.
GEO. b. STIMPSoN,
a14-dtd City Clerk.
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The Commissions Work Ended.

New Orleans, April 2l.-The COM
mission closed its labors to-day and lett
for Washington via. Mobile. The re-
suits achieved by them are more COM
plete than have been Anticipated. There
is a special feeling even among intelli-
gent Republicans that these results will
be of immense advantage to the state.
The commission have been more than
ordinarily circumspect, and have de-
voted themselves in IA most laborious
manner to their work, and their innu-
merable interviews with delegations,
committees and individuals of both
parties, and it is understood that an
ovation was rendered them by the peo-
pie of thio city, but this was declined
with thanks.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-22

"Potato Bug Extermmator" is man.
ufactured by S. Ii. Kennedy, Omaha.
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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-22

Use S. II. Kennedy's Hemlock Dip
for skin disease and vermin in sheep.
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The louisiana Legislature.

New Orleans, April 21.-In the
SaeIt Siehoiis leg legislature, & M.ssrs; ISIS Demerass Ass;
three returning board members in the
house. Several returning board mem
bers who were not elected by the cleo
tion commissioners returns have re-
signed their chairs.
Murray, sergeant-at-arms of the
Packard house, was at the Odd Fellows
hall this morning, where at noon about
500 people gathered in the lobbies and
in the streets.
Some of the Republicans who went
over say they hold the balance of power
the matter of electing U. s. Senator.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-22
Action of Sherman and Sheridan.

Chicago, April 21.-The following
was sent from headquarters military
division of the Missouri, to Gen. Augur
to-day:
CHICAGO, April 81.
Gen. c. c. A,yur, Nelu Orleans, La. {:
BY the direction of the Lieutenant
General the following telegraphic order
from the general of the army is for
walded for your action and guidance.
Please report by telegraph the execu-
tion of the order.
"WAsHINGToN, April 81.
Gen. p. II. Sheridan, Commanding
Military Division ot tie Missouri,
Chicago. H.:
You will please order TIE troops now
posted at or in the immediate vicinity
OF the state-house at New Orleans to
the U. ). Barracks on Tuesday, April
Oath, at II IN. precisely, and report the
fact to these headquarters. Copies OF
the order of the President and Secre-
taiy of War shall come to you by mail;
and another copy will be sent TO Gen.
Augur direct.
[Signedl W. T. SHERMAN,
r. c. DRUM, A. A. q. General" !"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-22
TELEGRAPH|C

REPORTED EXPRESSLY FOR THE LEADER
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-05-19
Hz->s-zs~a-~zzs,.-4-s.,-su-ts "

WHOLESALE PoIsoNING.--A horrible
story comes to Us from Streator, Illinois.
Some time ago the coal miners of that
place went on a 'strike" and their places
were supplied with new men. Latterly
some Of the old hands went to work, but
their feeling toward the Blacklegs," as
the new men were called, was such that
the two bands were kept apart. Within
a few days they have been permitted to
mingle together again, and some OF the
old hands gave vent to their hate by poi
soning the food in the dinner buckets of
the new hands. Arsenic was the poison
used, and so freely that in many cases it
counteracted its own action. Bet sixty
Of the new men are suffering the effects OF
the poison, many Of whom will die. As
yet the affair is snroudcd in mystery, and
no clue been found as to how the worl;
was done or who were the poisonors.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-05-19

ANOTnER RELIGIoUs WAR.-Unless
the correspondents are sadly misrepre-
nting our American Sultan, Brigham,
he, too, is about to raise the " Standard
of the Prophet" in Utah. The Salt
Lake papers Of the Mormon faith attempt
10 throw discrcdit upon the statements,
but they come thick and fast, and if Brig
ham is reported correctly his utterances
Rre treason Of the ranliest kind. And
Cannon, the Delegate Of Utah in Con
greSs, is equally defiant. Those not OF
he Mormon faith who have the misfor-
time to live in Snlt Lake are alarmed at
this indication of Mormon feeling, know
ing well that il men are stirred up to the
comm ssion Of unlawful acts by the teach
ing8 Of their religious leaders, they will,
in their blind lanaticism, scruple at moth
ing. The Mormon problem is apparently
as far from settlement as ever, and it is
time a stesner policy was adopted toward
that m.guid,d d people.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-05-19

1SFINITESGMAL SnAREs.-The 26 lead
ing mines on iiae Comstock extend "A, ,73G
feet continuously along the lode. These
feet Of mineral ground are represented in
tho market by 3,43I 200 shares Of stock,
being an average of 1891 shares to each
foot of ground. Ii the shares were equally
nPportioned to TIE ground each share
would represent about the thickness of
half a dollar in length on the lode; that
i, il MS many half dollars as there are
shares in the 2G mines Of the Coms:ock
were done up in rolls the rolls would
reach from one end of the mines to the
ether. But there are 900 shares to r
foot Of the California mine; each share
rpresents 0bou: as much ground on the
lode as can be covered by the edge OF an
ordinary card board. Yesterday Califor-
ris was selling at So 80 per share-up-
wards of $50, ,000 foot. Even at this
price, considered to be very low, it would
require about four rolls Of $20 pieces, each
roll foot in length, TO purchase foot OF
tine mine. Constituted Imperial con-
tsins ,050 shares to the foot 1t sold
yesterday at IS cents a share-S48l 30 a
foot. At this low price it would require
three rolls OF half doliars. each roll foot
il length, 10 purchase foot of the Con-
.olidnted Imperial mine. And still the
price ct mining ground on the Comstock
l,de is ruinously low-to those who paid
eight times rs much as it is now selling
Tor. .-Ntc. Bee.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-05-19

The RoCGFoRD DIsAsTER.-Rockfoid
is the county seat Of Winnebago county,
Illinois. The county is building new
Court House which, from the manner in
which it WAS spoken Of must have been q
model of architectural beauty. On Sat
utdty, while wurkmcn were engaged up
on the dome Of the building, the brick
walls of the foundation crushed beneath
the immense weight of the dome and
came TO the ground mass Of ruins
Twelve workmen were killed and fourteen
others injured beneath the ruins. A Cor
oner's jury wil investigate the matter
and we presume somebody will be CEN
sured-and that'sxll. Some hair breadth
escapes are recorded. One negro jumped
from the falling dome over one hundred
fe down, and aIightcd in pile of ashes,
from which he rose, looking rather be-
wi dered but very litlle hurt. Contribu-
tions are pouring in for the relief Of the
lam lie, OF the sufferers.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-05-19

The AUgemaine Zeitang draws n very
disparaging picture of the Montenegrin
Christians. 1t says that in the chimneys
over the hearths of their stone huts often
may be seen long strings Of smoked heads
of Turks, which are preserved as precious
heirlooms from generation to generation.
When a groom would offer a most ac-
ceptabe present to his beloved he brings
her TURKS head, and if this cannot be
obtained, at least an ear or nose, which
are abundant now after the late troubles
between Montenegro and the Porte.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-05-19

MURDER WILL OUT.-The truth of
this ad"gc is again eXempliGed, unless
there is rank lying. Three or four years
ago man named Mcknight was mur-
d red in Marin county. There was no
clue to the murderers from that time to
the present. Now condemned mur-
derer named Salazar who is to be exc
cuted on the 5ist inst, accuses man
named Gslindo of the crime and he has
been arrested. Whatever Salazars mo-
tves may be it is hand to believe that he
would, standing as it we're, on the brink
Of the grave make such un accusation un-
less it is the truth.