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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22
IT is LAID.
The First Rail on the Longmont Extern
sion, c. c. R.-A Large Crowd Wit. :
nessss the Very Pleasant Affair.

THE LEADER, always foremost in
giving the news, vas of course first to
announce that the laying of iron on the
Longmont extension of the Colorado
Central would begin yesterday after
noon. After first broaching the subject
to Division Superintendent Davis and
receiving a favorable answer, member
of THE LEADER corps suggested to the
City Council, at its meeting yesterday
morning, the propriety of being present
on the occasion, and this too was favor
ably received. Then the leading bust
ness and professional men of the city
were invited to visit Hazard, and all
being arranged, a special train was
placed at the disposal of the party,
following the west bound express out
in the afternoon.
Arriving at Hazard at 2 o'clock, an
hour was spent in looking over the eX-
cellent work done by the graders on
the first section out. Returning, the
party found Assistant Roadmaster
Dudley, with a force of men, getting
out iron and laying ties. A dozen stall
wart menvpicked up a steel rail and
placed it on the ties. Rev. ]. Y. Cow
hick was then called upon to drive the
first spike. 1t was not of gold; the tie
was not of rosewood or mahogany, and
the heavy mallet was not of silver. The
tie was of pine, the mallet was of steel,
in a wooden handle, and the spike was
a plain iron one. The reverend gentle
mar stopped, started the spike with two
or three light taps, then rose, and with
four sure and steady blows sent the
spike deep into the wood, fastening
down the first of the iron links which
are to soon connect us with assured
prosperity.
Thus was the first rail laid and the
first spike driven, and as the last stroke
of the mallet rang upon the rail there
was a simultaneous raising of hats, and
cheer after cheer rose from the threats
of the spectators, and rent the hot and
breezeless air of the plains.
After watching the workmen a few
moments the party boarded the special
train which had been kept in waiting,
and fifteen minutes later alighted at
the Cheyenne depot, exultant over
the eventful incident, and greatly re-
freshed by the visit to the country.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Mr.. r. p. McDaniels has purchased
the Occidental saloon, formerly owned
by J. ii. Burk, first door east of Joslin
Il Parks. The Occidental has reduced
the price of drinks to Is cents each, or
two for 25 cents, except fancy or inn
ported drinks. Open day and night.
This is the finest saloon west of the
Missouri; and Mr.. A. H.. Hammond,
the gentlemanly bartender, is always
present to attend to the wants of the
thirsty. Remember the Occidental
when you wish to rest, keep cool, and
wash the cobwebs out of your throat.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22
DIED.

ABNEY.-In this city, July 21st,
Anna, wife of James c. Abney.
Mrs. Abney's illness has been long
and extremely painful, she having been
confined to her bed almost constantly
for two years past. Every effort has
been made during her long illness to
relieve her sufferings but with little
benefit, and while husband and friends
mourn deeply, death came to her as an
angel Of sweet rest. The funeral will
take place from the Catholic church
this afternoon at 4 o'clock. All are
invited.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Frank IIurlbut, Charley Potter and
DR.. Bowman ran n foot race at
Hazard, yesterday. Bowman was
winded at the start, and the other two
sat down to rest before reaching the
goal. Frank caught Potter's coat tail
and pulled him back several times, but
on the home stretch Potter played the
same trump and won the race. Hurl-
but now refuses to set up soda forthe
crowd, claiming q foul.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22
City C~ounciIinqs.


The City Council held an adjourned
meeting yesterday morning. All
present.
The Clerk was instructed to prepare
q full itemized account of all expendit-
ures in grading streets, layingside-walks,
etc., to be presented at the next meet
ing.
4 communication was received
from Ed. j. Copeland, offering to num-
Der all the buildings in the city in neat
manner at the rate of twenty-five cents
each. 1t was referred to the committee
on streets and alleys.
The committee on water works an
nounced that its report was not com
pleted.
The election of Il new city attorney
to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
death of Thos. j. Street, then
took place, Mr.. James NJ. Irwin being
elected by acclamation.
After deciding to attend in a body at
the laying of the first rail on the Long
mont extension, the Council adjourned
until Friday evening, August Bird.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

The old reliable wagon and agricnl-
tural implement house of Herman Haas
is still in the van, and is the most pop
ula Quitting point for ranchmen and
~freighters. Mr.. Haas has at all times
a full supply Of the favorite Schuttler
wagons, in all styles and sizes, of which
he sells a large number weekly. He is
also in receipt of several car loads of
the celebrated Champion Mower, the
same machine which took the prize at
the Centennial Exposition, and will
supply hayseed grangers with the best
mowers at low figures. lie hasjust re-
ceived a car load of the favorite Hol-
lingsworth sulky hay rakes, the best
rake manufactured. Mr.. Haas en-
ploys a very competent force of repair
ers and horseshoers, and guarantees to
do general blacksmithing promptly and
satisfactorily. is2Sd&w4w
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Mr.. II. b. Corwin has purchased the
grocery business formerly conducted by
Corwin & Co. He has "a fine assert
ment of groceries of all kinds which
he is selling cheaper than the cheapest,
for cash. Mr.. e. is an old grocery man,
pays cash for his goods, consequently
can sell them cheaper than those who
purchase on credit. Do not forget the
place-17th street, opposite Miller's
iewelry store. 1t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22
lie Morals Of The Sioux.

The morals of the Sioux Indians are
peculiar unto themselves. They will
talk in public of those things which the
Circassian race regard as the most
sacred of subjects, and yet there are as
many virtues among them, in proper
ton, as the whites can boast OF. AS
for lying and stealing, they are adopts
in the art, and the sin thereof lies not
in the doing, but in the fact of being
caught. The women are very fond of
their young and treat them kindly,
although to a stranger, who sees the
young papoose strapped down to u
board, it does not appear so.
The young are named early in life,
but often change their names when
some strange incident or accident sug-
gests a better.
When a young man finds a squaw to
his liking, and wishes to marry, he
takes his favorite pony, and lariats or
| ties him to a stake in front of his
adored ones tepee, and leaves him
there for three days. If during that
time his pony is well fed and watered
| by the fair one, the suit is looked upon
favorably, but if the pony is neglected
the swain looks around among the other
maidens for n who is willing to be-
come his slave. They go through no
other form of marriage, unless it be to
give a feast to the relations of the in
terested parties. Sometimes a chief,
who has a daughter more beautiful than
the ordinary maids, sells her to the one
who can or will give the greatest num-
Der of ponies. In case her heart is
already given to one who is unable to
buy, the one thus favored 'ssteals'' the
bride and goes to live with some other
band until he is able to smooth over
the ~lacerated feelings of the bride
groom, with presents of ponies and
robes, such overtures being seldom
known to fail.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

A young lady of Laramie has inaug-
urated a most convenient and attrac-
tive style in floral ornamentation. She
carries Il whole conservatory of rarest
flowers on her hat. The botanical gor-
geousness, the Oriental splendor, the
radiant ma~gnifcence, and exotic fra
GRANGE that cluster around that hat are
truly huge.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

"A man demanded a free glass of
rum in a Laramie saloon, and did not
get it. Then he said. he had never
tried it, but it had been the ambition
of his life to kill a1barkeeper; but
when the barkeeper took out two six
shooters and n club the man said he
did not mean a polite, gentlemanly
.barkeeper, but one of those fellows
who wear paste diamonds and parted
their hair in the middle.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

A new awning was put up in front
of Col. Murrin's place yesterday. And
by-the-way, this reminds us that Adj
miral Coyne will start for the Hills in a
few days OF a business voyage, in
charge of the full-rigged schooner, L.
-Murrin.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

The work of reconstructing the
Union Pacific headquarters building at
Omaha is progressing rapidly. A very
attractive front is being put in, and
when the building is completed it will
be a handsome structure.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Gov. John F. Hartranft, of Pennsyl-
vania, who passed through here Friday,
bound west, has been called home by
the railroad crisis. He left Salt Lake
by special train last night, and will pass
through here this evening.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

On the 1st of October trains will be
running from this city over the Colo
RADIO Central railroad direct to Fort
Collins, Longmont, Boulder, Golden,
Central City, Georgetown, Denver, and
all the principal cities of Southern Col
orado as well.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

The Denver Pacific, which made a
general reduction of salaries on July
LIST, has, it is reported, averted all dan
ger of a strike by raising all salaries
to the figures paid before that date.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22
improvements at Hazard.

A fine new passenger and freight
depot is to be constructed Immediately
by the Union Pacific at Hazard, the
site being at the junction of the Long.
mont extensionHwith the main line,
about Il quarter of a. mile east of the
present station. New and long side.
tracks are being put in by Assistant
Roadmaster Dudley and his force, and
a Y will also be put in there very soon.
When the depot is completed Agent
Duffey will be very comfortably and
conveniently situated.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

The season of putting up butter, fruit
etc., for the winter is near at hand.
You should, therefore, purchase your
stoneware, jars, jugs and fruit jars, at
once, at Converse Il Warren's. jyS-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Converse & Warren's warehouse
continues to be the headquarters for
carpets, oilcloths, window-shades and
all kinds of house furnishing goods. jS-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Queens ssone-horse'' circus arrived
here yesterday morning by special
train over the Kansas Pacific, and went
east over the U. p, exhibiting at Sid
ney yesterday afternoon and evening.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22
.Good Wine Needs no Bush

Neither does Dooley's Baking Pow
der, matchless for all kinds Of bread
and pastry. The purest cream tartar
made from grape juice is used in its
composition. And each can is exactly
full weight. It's not merelya question
Of economy in purse, however. The
products in whichsit is used are most
healthy and delicious.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

MI. d. McKinnon can now be found
with G. Scotland, on 18th street. If
you wish a No. l pair of boots or shoes,
call on these gentlemen. They are
first-class workmen, and guarantee all
work. 1t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Bon's is the only place where is kept
the celebrated Sellers children's shoes,
also the finest ladies', misses and gen.
tlemens' boots, shoes and slippers of all
sizes. He sells them cheaper than any
body in the city. j22-2t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Go to the Parlor barber shop, in the
Metropolitan hotel. You will find that
Doc Reynolds has the finest and contest
barber shop in the city. je30-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22
Mr. Ananst Mehrle the

Mr.. August Wehrle, the eminent
pia%no-tuner, who is recommended by
the ~Steinways, will remain here but II
few days longer, and all needing his
services should leave their orders at
this office at once. jy21-2t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

The Union Pacific railroad is liter
ally lined with tramps. They are not
all going west, however. AT several
villages On the route their entry into
the corporate limits is the signal for
their capture. The authorities feed
them well and put them to work, or
tell them to ''move on" The tramp
has nothing to do but to ssmove on"
He is not u welcome guest any
where,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Our business men report that some
counterfeit specie is in circulation here.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

One thousand yards of iron were
laid on the first section of the Long
mont extension at Hazard, yesterday
afternoon. This takes the track to the
location of the first bridge, and to-
morrow the materials and men will be
sent out to put in that bridge. Mr.. W.
II. Dudley superintendent the laying of
the section of track mentioned.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Ladies will find Ellis ice cream sa-
loon a quiet and agreeable place, and
his ice cream the best in the city. 29-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

WANTED.-A woman who thorough
ly understands general homework. Ap-
ply to Whipple Il Hay. jy14tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Ellis, the confectloner, has the neat
est ice can saloon in the city. Give
him a call. m29-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Fifty-three cars of tea will pass
through here tomorrow night.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

The first discovery made blythe eX-
cursion party which visited Hazard
yesterday was a very pretty birds nest,
in which were three eggs. The graders
had been working W the nest, but
had taken cart not to disturb it in any
way, and soon three helpless little
fiedglings will be opening their bills
and calling for food.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Editorial in Denver Coll News:
''Out here we don't go much on fancy
drinks, anyhow. Anything will do so
it's whiskey and hasn't any grass in
it, Good whiskey washes itself down; it
don't need any ice or ice water, and if
wehave enough ice for sick people and
ice cream for church festivals, no
doubt we will worry through the sea-
son somehow, and perhaps be better
off in the fall.n
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Religious services at the usual hour
in the different churches to-day. 11N
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

For ladies' high or low cut fine
French kid hand made shoes, go to
Creighton's, on Ferguson street. jS-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Poor penmanship is said to be a sign
Of genius. The major portion Of the
people, tested, by this rule are geniuses,
and only a.few ordinary sort of people
/ are left. ES-aS
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

At 4 o'clock this morning all UP.
trains due here to-day were moving on
time.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Two hundred pigeons will be muir
dered at Maj. Talbot's place next
Wednesday.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Manager McDaniels will close his
theatre this evening for an indefinite
nariod
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Pease & Taylor have on hand a very
fine lot of green peas, string beans,
squash, turnips, apples and Salt Lake
potatoes, which they are selling very
cheap. 1t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

The financial statement of Carbon
county, Wyo., shows a healthy state of
affairs. The present county debt is but
$17,574.66. The taxes this year for
county purposes will amount to twenty
five or thirty thousand dollars. which
will leave the county out of debt and
with money in its treasury.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Mrs. W. A. Ralston, widow of thu
late President of the Bank of California
is in Laramie.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22
Closing Out Sale

of summer suits, jackets and dolmans
at extraordinarily low prices, at
jy22-3t JosLIN's.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

1t is a pleasure and rare treat to step
into GOldacker's tonsorial palace on
Eddy street. He has two of the finest
knights of the razor to he found in the
western country, and also first-class
hair cutters. If you don't believe it
give him q call. 1t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Two furnished rooms to rent. In.
quire OF N. J. O'BRIEN. jy19-4t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

For the finest perambulators and
other baby carriages, go to Converse &
Warren's. jyS-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Delicious ice cream at Zimmerman's
parlors, Lake Minnehaha, head of 18th st.
jl7-dtf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Ice cream, ice cream, at Ellis con-
~fectionery, Eddy street. m29-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Save money and buy your boots and
shoes at Creighton's, where you can
find everything, from the infants finest
colored shoe to a stogy boot or army
shoe iS-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Our churches are conveniently To-
Gated, and SO cool and well ventilated
that you cannot spend the time more
proftably than by attending them to-
day, both morning and evening.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

SHAVING, 10 cts. hair cutting, %
cts; shampooing, 25 cts; baths, so cts,
at Hardin's, under Dyer's. i19taug22
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Fresh ranch butter at the Red
Store. 1t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

While passing Wenger s. Stender's
Bowling alley, we heard several men
remark that they had the best, most
refreshing and coolest lager beer to be
found in the city. Everybody goes
there to roll on their alleys. You will
find the boys accommodating, and on
hand at all times to attend to YOU. 1t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Oranges, lemons, apples and other
fruits at the Red Store. 1t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Sixteen a loads of cattle wer,
shipped east from Ogalalla yesterday.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

The 1900 head of beef cattle now at
Green River are offered for sale at $40
per head.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Porter Warner, Esq, editor and pro-
prietor of the Black Hills daily and
weekly Times, arrived here by coach
yesterday. He left for Denver in the
afternoon, where he will meet his wife
and family, and take them to the Hills
to reside.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

A sickly attempt at young corn is
being peddled in Denver at thirty-ive
cents dozenears.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

The Union Pacific pay will arrive
here tomorrow evening.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Water-coolers, refrigerators and ice
chests in various styles and sizes, at
Converse s. Warren's. jyS-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

WANTED.-A girl to do genera
homework in a small family. Inquire
at Col. Murrin's, 18th street. j22-3t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

The President is not doing the fair
thing by Cheyenne. He should come
out and see Is. Yes, and bring the
family with him. Our latch-string is
always out.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

The best of ice cream, made of pure
cream, at Ellis, Eddy street. m29-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22
We offer special
inducements in carpets,
oil-cloths, mattings,
uinloxx, cho1ao afa

We are prepared to make
and lay carpets in
any part of the city
and guarantee perfect satisfaction.
je2Stf MARKS s. MYERS.
For gents hand made French cali
boots and shoes, go to Creighton's. A
perfect fit or no sale. iS-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Donna Maria 2-button
Kid Gloves at 81 a pair.
We guarantee these the
best in the Territory
for the money.
Stf MARKS & MYERS.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Joslin's for dry goods. jy22-3t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Orders for ice left with Sloan Tor at
Helphenstine 81 Durbin's meat market),
will receive prompt attention. m20-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22
Old City Garden.

Chris Kapp will give grand opening
at the Old City Garden, on Crow creek,
to-day. He has thoroughly renovated
and reftted that popular resort. A
grand free lunch will be spread, and an
abundance of his celebrated lager beer
kept on tap. You will find his beer
cool and refreshing to the inner man..
If you wish to have a good time call
and see him. 1t
For RENT.-Four single rooms, part
ly furnished.
For SALE.-A new, largest size,
Haines Piano, at one-half the market
| price. DR.. j. r. BOWMAN. jy10dtf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Eighteen cars of corn, 2 of lumber
6 of rails and l of chairs viii arriv,
from the eastto-day.l
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

Yesterdays trains brought Sc Chey'
enne passengers.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-22

The recent change in the channel of
the river at Omaha has formed a lake,
which the people of that city will use
for boating in summer, and skating in
winter