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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-08-03
AS YOU LIKE IT.


The present English Duke OF Wei
lington has lost an eye.
Brooklyn heiresses elope with red
headed bus-drivers.
Drinking too much of the lion waters
at Saratoga make invalids of thousands.
Jim Anderson has obtained a posi-
ton on the Washington Post, as fiction
editor, doubtless.
The famous Dexter, owned by Bon
ner, has become one of the slowest trot-
ters in the country.
The fashionable net is again the bru-
nette. Gentlemen, we warn you to
keep out of the meshes.
The old poet, Richard II. Dana, now
nearly a centenarian, is passing the
summer in Manchester, Mass.
Kearney is accompanied by n private
secretary-an old San Francisco news
paper man-who writes his speeches.
A western editor declares he 9
no mans collar. Certainly not. What
would a western editor button a mans
collar to? af.
Trotting horses that paw the ground
out from under them at the rate of a
mile in 2:15 or so are increasing by the
dozen every year in America.
James Gordon Bennett, the editor of
the New York Herald, never writes Il
word for it. He simply furnishes a
nucleus around which his assistants raj
ly.
Minnie Warren's little one was a ro-
bust girl baby of six pounds. Both
mother and babe were laid in one coffin.
The cemetery at Middleboro, Mass. is
their resting-place.
The Philadelphia friends of tho late
Rev. Albert Barnes, the Bible common
tator, will erect a magnificent stained
glass window to his memory in the
Walnut street Presbyterian church in
that city.
A dreamy writer says it would be
curious to follow a pound of silk from
its spinning until it becomes n lady's
dress. No doubt; but most men would
prefer to follow it after it becomes a
dress.
Saratoga trunksare nov much oftener
strapped than d~isobedient children
N. Y. Wmes.-But neither are strap
ped as often as an %impecunious printer.
Stamford Adrocate.
"Hoe, Emma" shouted a State
street man to his wife yesterday morn
ing. as he looked out of the window
and found her DISCRIMINATING the weeds
in the garden.
He was in from the country, and he
came down town for the first time. As
he looked at the telegraph wires he
said: "Why do you make your wire
fences so high?"
Judge Barbour decides that when n
man goes home drunk his wife has a
right to take the money out of his peck.
cts. The necessity of remaining out
all night will accordingly be apparent
to the most thoughtless person.
The same backache which makes u
boy howl when he's digging potatoes,
wreathes his face in smiles when he
slips off the back way to the picnic.
Boys are curious insects.
Baltimore bellies, when they go bath
ing at Atlantic City, consider it the
correct thing TO be accompanied by pet
Newfoundland dogs.
He had to lay awake and catch it for
two long hours, and rs he listened to
her harsh, grating tones he wondered
how he could have told her in tile old
counting days that her voice vas like
the music of the spheres.
That's the happiest couple in town."
the sheriff, pointing to Il couple
just leaving the court house. .'Ah!r
a ~by-stander, '.just been mar
ried, have they9n s'No." said the i'm
officer of the law, with a
knowing wink, Just been divorced,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-08-03

1T is generally conceded by the East
ern press that "a discreditable blunder
on the part of the Democrats has been
made regarding the Sherman letter.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-08-03
ayeM.

ENOUGH is known of the German
elections to show a clear majority of
the United Liberals in the Parliament.
Bismarck's pet policy will be forced to
bide awhile
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-08-03

An inebriated though enthusiastic
supporter. of Don was heard to vocif-
crate loudly "Rah for Con Dam
eronir
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-08-03

BEN. BUTLER publishes a card in
which he denies that kearney went
East at his solicitation OF in his inter-
est
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-08-03
SATURDAY. AUGUST 8, 1878.

PRor. HAYDEN is now giving atten-
ton to the geological survey Of the
Territories north of the Union Pacific.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-08-03

Awnraed hi9hesf Prise At Centennial I~.sIfs!itai fys
I'VE ene'1sg qnmihfes and e~rre1eaes md Esfi q esi~
oaer ~ ncesfealag and darstisy. Tbs ,bszs tobacco
~ MADE. As our blno "Trip Trademark u d.salY
inflated on lnfesior goods, gee that Jletsoa's Hsf.b
erss. 70 o. A. JAcSsos 4 Co., Mrs, rule,sLurg, Va
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
MONEY REFUNDED.


Holders Of tickets to the Kellogg and Gary
concert are requested at once to exchange their
tickets for cash. The committee on entertain
ment of the Portland Army and Navy Union
would state to the public 10 explanation of
their inability to furnish the concert as adve1tis.
ed on the 14sh inst that in May last this concert
was engaged and contracted for and the date
fixed; that on the morning of the 18th inst. a
telegram was received stating that the concert
must be postponed on account of the serious
illness of both the leading artistes; that upon
receipt of this telegram the sale of tickets was
stopped and committee was sent at once to
Boston to investigate, and that as result of
their investigation they have the honor to state
that they are satisfied thatit would be unwise
to fix any future date for the CONCERT, and
must regretfully abandon all hops of present.
ing it in Portland this season.
The subjoined telegram and physicians GER
tificate will explain themselves and the posi-
ton in which the P. 4. & N. U. are forced to
appear before the public:
NEW YORK. Oct IA, 1873.
1t is decidedly important that Miss Kellogg
stop all professional work at once. She needs
absolute rest for eight day at shortest to escape
a serious illness. impending over her.
JOHN r. GRAY, NJ D.
Trusting that the public will recognize this
reverse as a serious misfortune to the P. A. &
N. U. and will acquit them of all blame in the
matter, the committee trust that by watchful
attention to the public call for amuse ments
they may furnish them something to again at
tract without the possibility of disappointment
at the lastsminute. The COMMITTEE.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

J. W. Thompson of the Kearsargs House,
North Conway, was at the States yesterday.
Capt. Fl. 81. Rich, formerly of this city, has
been appointed'a member of the Boston police
force.
Resolutions of respect for the late frederic
J. Littlefeld, Clerk of Courts, will be present.
ed to the Supreme Court this afternoon.
w. N. Philbrook, a member of the Senior
class of Colby University, died Friday morning
Of typhoid fever.
Oar respected fellow citizen St. John Smith
Eco, who has been in ill-health for sever al
years past is very low and will probably sur
vive but few days.
e. NJ. Stilwell, one Of the State Fish Com
missioners, and q ute number of the officers
and passengers of the Dominion" are at the
Falmouth.
Early in November Elder Miles Grant of
Chelsea, Mass who is one of the ablest and
probably the most roted Second Advent
preacher in this country, will visit this city and
hold series of meetings at the Union Hall.
Mrs. Eunice L. Young of Kittery, IS years of
age the 18th of September, reads, writes and
sews without glasses, having never used them
She has recently set together very nicely patch
work for four quilts, containing respectively
5O4, 525, 594, and lib pieces-.otal in four 1885,
The Andover (Ohio) Review has the follow
ing:
Crank Forrest of Philadelphia, the inmita-
BILE personator of the prima donna, is to appear
in the concerts Friday and SATURDAY evenings
of this week. This is no vulgar exhibition of
man dressed in cast-off female apparel, for the
benefit of the gallery gods and kindred spirits
Mr., Forests costumes are of the richest ma
terials and of the most fashionable styles aud
with his fine mezzo-soprano voice of great gow-
er and richness, is a perfect imitation of the
female opera star. His performances are alone
worth the price OF admission
Frank Forrest is Portland boy. His full
name is Frank Forrest Ingraham.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
From Caroline IL. Winsiow, WI. ID. WASH
iustOu, I'D. @.

Hearing of the Health-Lift without any
faith and with very little interest," began to
exercise on the Reactionary Litter. Its effect
was magical. 1t aroused every dormant organ
and muscle in my body, quickened my circula-
ton, increased my appetite, and improved my
whole condition of mind as we'll as body. 1
improved rapidly in strength, and, no longer in
chronic state of weakness, can walk better,
further and faster than for years. L now do
my former amount of business. Can and do
walk from twenty-five to thirty squares day
with more ease than could have walked two
squares three months ago. Altogether am a
physically regenerated woman. 1 find the
Health-Lift exercise equally useful with my
patients suffering from chronic disease of liver
and stomach, in spinal curvatures and muscular
and nervous debility, and esteem it blessing
that cannot be overestimatel in its usefulness
"a healer of the sick and useful exercise and
developer of the well-very superior to any
known system of gymnastics or calistbenics,
where carefully and judiciously used. Health
Lit Rooms, 237 Mi Idle street, Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
Brief .J0ftings.

The Deputy Sheriffs did better yesterday
w. FL. Scott has been awarded the contract
for timing the new Pine street school house.
The Maine Beet Sugar Co. commence opera
tons next week.
Coe the halter. displays another snowy sign
made of fur robes hanging across the street.
An elegant tea rose from the garden of Mrs.
| O. j. Walker, 1873 Pine street, claims to be the
last rose of summer.
The sale of seats for the P. o. S. of A. enter
tainment will begin at Stockbridge's this morn
| ing.
"For the small snm of one dime you can pass
under the canvas and see the curosity"-the
| whale.
| Among one of Lamson's best works display
ed in Hale's window, is an excellent picture of
Hon. j. B. Brown.
The new stage at Music Hall has been con-
structed, and the gallery is being extended back
to Preble street, thus giving 200 additional
seats.
The schooner A. B. Perry, Look, Addison for
Windsor, n. S., light, took the gale off St.
John, Saturday, and was obliged to put bach,
arriving here yesterday morning.
The steamer Franconia Monday when 20
miles northeast of Cape Cod, passed schooner
of about l25 tons, bottom up, with spars and
rigging floating alongside The name could
not be ascertaned.
The Portland District Womens' Fore ign
Missionary Society will hold meeting at
Chestnut street church, Thursday, the 17sb, at
and II m. In the afternoon reports of aux.
iaries in the evening addresses by Mrs. DR..
Steel and other speakers.
AT the social gathering at the Second Parish
vestry this evening, to which the public are ill.,
vited, supper can be obtained for % cents, after
which there will be musical selections and
some "reminiscences of visit to Venice by
Rev. MIR. Gardner.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
transfers of real estate were recorded in this
county Saturday:
Cape Elizabeth-Charles Lildall to Rhoda
S. Lindall lot of land
Deering-A. L. Richardson to Henry W.
Fuller, land on Leonard street.
Elizabeth A. Frank to David Moulton, lot
of land.
Westbrook-John R. Dunn ct al. to Amasa
Winslow, land on Haskell street.
Standish-Samuel f. Tufts to Almond r and
ct ais, II acres of land.
Falmouth-Jacob J. Merrill to Joshua
Saunders, 40 square rods of salt marsh.
Joshua Saunders to Alfred j. Morgan, 4
square rods of salt marsh.
Joshua Saunders to Alfred j. Morgan, 80
acres of land and buildings.
Windham-George L. Elliot to Andrew j.
Morrill,, lot of land.
Naples-Ansel Gray to Joseph 81. Walker,
part of lot No. Tx.
Harrison-L. A. Triton to Ansel Gray, 2
lots of land.
Harpswell VIM. Littlejohn to VIM. Getch-
ell, 3 acres of land.
Robert G. Wilson to VIM. Getcnell, half of
40 acres of land on Great Gun Point.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
Municipal Court.
JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING.


TUEsDAY,-James r. jackson, Intoxication.
Fined IS with costs. Committed.
Charles Lawson and John Cook. Intoxication.
Fined So each with costs. Paid.
John Lally. Intoxication, second offence. Thirty
days labor. Committed.
Thomas Ring. Intoxication, second offence. Sixty
days and labor. Committed.
Michael Haley Larceny OF PRESS Sixty days.
John Shay alias William Mccarthy. Larceny
Ordered to recognize to State with sureties in sum
of $500. Committed.
John H. Fay. Assault and battery. Ordered to
recognize to State with sureties the of $500
Committed.
John Feeney. Open shop on Lords day. Fined 81
with COSTS. Paid.
John Feeney.. Search and seizure. Fined So
with costs. Appealed Fl. W. Swasey.
John Rich and Winifred Rich. Search and seizure
Fined $50 with costs. Committed.
John Rich. Search and seizure. Fined $50 will
osts. Committed.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

THE SINGING BoYs.-The Young Apollo
Club of New York are TO give grand concert
here November S.h. Here is what the Boston
Globe says of them: "The Young Apollo Club
concert at Boston Music Hall was an unquali-
fed success as nearly every number was en-
cored" The sale of tickets to the above con-
cert, and also to the Camilla Urso concert,
which comes off Nov. 18th, will commence at
Stockbridge's Saturday morning. The price
for admission to both concerts is 50 cents; that
ia 25 cents for each, including reserved seats.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

STEALING NEWSPAPERS Michael Haley
pleaded guilty in the municipal court yester-
day to the larceny of copy OF the DAILY PRESS
from the steps of subscriber. The boy was
caught in the act and had probably been guilty
of the same offense before. 1t is a species OF
thieving much too common and special pains
will be taken to bring to punishment any per.
son detected. The PRESS fsrs reward of
five dollars for each case where evidence shall
be furnished sufficient to secure conviction
In the case of Haley. Judge Knight in giving
sentence made some very just and pertinent OBJ
servations on the annoyance and inconvenience
which result from this particular offense
and his remarks indicate that offenders will
not be lightly treated. He sentenced Haley to
sixty days in the county Jail. In consideration
of the illness of Haley's father the mittimus is
withheld for the present
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
Supreme } ndiciaI Court.

OCTOBER CIVIL TERM, 1878, VIRGIN, j., PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-On motion of Hon. T. B. Reed, G. M.
Seders was admitted to practice law in al of the
courts of this State.
The following divorces were decreed:
Isaac Wallace VS.. Laura j. Wallace.
Eliza j. WEIGH VS.. VIM. Ii. WEIGH.
Sarah A. Allen vs. Horace w. Allen.
Emma l. Berry VS.. Herbert A. Berry.
Elizabeth N. Wellman VS.. Fred d. Wellman.
Martha f. Williamson VS.. Andrew +. Williamson.
Mabel Antoinette Noble VS.. Frank Lord Noble.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

THE MAINE w. G. I. U. REPoRT.-It is the
purpose of the executive committee of the
Maine w. G. T. U. to place copy of their
minutes containing record of the annual
meeting at Old Orchard. yearly reports and
constitution, in the hands of some officer of
each auxiliary union and aid society in the
state. Those of the latter organizations not re-
ceiving the same are requested to send imme-
diately. Other parties desiring the minutes
will be promptly furnished on the receipt of 10
cents. Address Mrs. G. G. Hunt, Correspond
ing Secretary State W. G. T. u, Augusta, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
Superior Court.

OCTOBER CIVIL TERM, 1878, sYMoNDs, j., PRE-
SIDING.
TUEspAY.-Sarah A. Adams and husband VS.. City
of Portland. Action to recover damages laid at if
teen hundred dollars for personal injuries sustained
by the female plaintiff by of alleged defect
IN the sidewalk on North street, in this city, in
January last. Jury disagreed
d. W. Proctor, Clifford & Clifford for plaintiffs.
II. B. Cleaves, City Solicitor for defendants
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

f. o. BAILEY & Co. will sell at 10 o'clock to.
day, at repository of Albert Chase, Preble ST.,
phaetons, top buggies, extra top cabriolets
beach wagons, sc. This will probably be the
last chance to buy carriages at auction this sea-
son and those sold today, manufactured by
MIR. Chase, are equal to any in New England.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
STATE OF MAINE.
COURT OF ms DLyENOY.

TN EANKRUPTCY.-Dt District Court of the
l. United States. District of Maine. In the mat
ter of Andrew M Benson Bankrupt.
This is to give notice that petition has been pre-
sented to the Court, this fifteenth day of October,
by Andrew M Benson, of Portland, Bankrupt,
praying that be may be decreed to have full dis
charge ON all his debts, provabe under the Bank
ruDt Act, and upon reading said Petition,
1t is ordered by the Court that hearing be
had upon the same, on the second day of December,
A. D. 1875 before the Court in Portland in said Dis
tTic at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, and that notice thereof be
published in the Portland Advertiser and the Portland
Press, newspapers printed in said District, once
week fer three successive weeks, and once in the
weekly Advertiser and Press the last publication to
be thirty days at least before the day of hearing.
and that all creditors who have proved their debts
and other persons in interest, may appear at said
time and place. aud show cause, if any they have,
why the prayer of said Petition should not be grant
ed. VIM. P. PREBLE,
Clerk OF District Court, for said District.
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The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
A Remarkab,, EIastic Carust

The new cork floor covering-LINoLEUM,- lis
60 rapidly increasing in popularity that it is
supersedng all articles used for like purpose.
Its remarkable durability is the secret of its
success. All first-,lass carpet dealers keep it.
The genuine cloth has the name-"LINoLEUM"
ON the back of every square yard.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

MARROW ESCAPE FROM DRowNING.-About
o'clock yesterday afternoon a young man
named Philip Godfrey fell overheard while at
tempting to cross the Grand Trunk Railway
drawbridge, but was saved by Mr. j. Harper
and W. j. Alexander, who held on to him un-
til boat was brought to his assistance.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

REV. VIM. 81. CHAPMAN. Pastor of M. Z.
Church, Georgetown, d. c., writes: "Haying
had an opportunity to test the excellent quail.
ties OF DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, hesitate not
to say, it is the best remedy have ever used in
nv family''
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

MUsrc.-The Cumberland County Musical
Association hold their annual meeting at the
Second Parish Congregational church at West
Falmouth to-day and tomorrow, begin ming at
y a. M, and holding an afternoon session each
day, closing with concert Thursday evening.
All interested in music are cordially Invited to
attend.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

WALKING MATcH.-The fifty mile unfinished
walking match between Chapman and Driscol,
which was interrupted by the storm SATURDAY..
will be completed this afternoon at the same
place-on the Western Promenade. The con.
testants will start to walk at O'Clock.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

UNIvERsALIsT FAIR.-The Universalist Fair
opens at City hall today and this evening a
concert will be given by Miss Alice l. Carle
contralto; Miss Eta G. Sterling. soprano; Mr..
w. W. Colby, tenor; Mr.. Chas. NJ Folansbee,
baritone; Mr.. John L. Shaw, basso; with
Mrs. John L. Shaw, pianist. The following is
the programme:
Quartette Tyrolese- Far Away Hence. ..... Rainer
Miss earle, Messrs. Colby, Follansbee and Shaw.
Duett-No hope Beyond. .....................B Bale
Messrs. Colby and Follansbee.
Song-Walting. ..........................M Iard
Miss Eta G. Sterling.
Song-No Tongue can Tell. ................ White
Mr.. William w. Colby.
Song-Should he Upbraid. ........,..... Bishop
Miss Alice Garlic.
Observation-Disclosures Maid Rainier
BY the Company.
SoDg-Lie In the West. ...........F. W. n. Crouch
Mr.. John L Shaw.
SoDg-O Fisher Boy My Own. ..........G. L. Osgood
Miss Alice l. earle.
Duett-TWo Sailors DR.. Joseph Parry
Messrs. Colby and Shaw.
Song-Man the Life Boat. ..............H Fl. Russell
Mr.. Charles M. Follansbee.
Quartette-Drink to Me Only. :. arranged by E.Howe
Duett-Matrimonial Sweets. ....-- ....., freeman
Miss earle and Mr.. Shaw.
Quartette-Moonllght is Sleeping. ..Linly
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.

KENNEBEO COUNTY.
VIM. FL Glidden, under arrest in Lawrence,
Mass, confesses to the larceny of horse, wag.
on and harness from Fred Donnell OF Wind
S0r.
A chapter of the Delta Epsilon fraternity
has been organized at Colby University.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
A fellow has for a few weeks been visiting
towns in northern Penobscot and and Aroos-
took counties and swiDdling people in a very
bare faced manner. He visits a town and il
be can get score OF people to subscribe at so
cents each he pro n ises to send small library
to the postoffice in that town, agreeing that
each subscriber can have one volume a week
for two years and then exchange libraries with
the next town. The money is collected by this
chap who signs the name of p. L, Davis, but
the Libraries are not forthcoming.
YORK COUNTY.
Frank Kimball, a native of North Berwick,
was run over and killed on the Inter. Colonial
railway Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

No DOUBT you can buy Flour lower at L. A.
Bachelors, No. 10 Market street, than any
place in town. On hand at all times: "Sun-
rise," best Haxall; "Sea Foam," fancy do;
"Tulip." st. Louis; "Plants Extra do; "Morn-
ing STAR" DC; "White Rose," do; and all
other grades of Choice Family Flour, which L
can and will sell by the barrel or bag lower
than same grades can be bought elsewhere.
ocS diff
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

81 was dragged down with debt, poverty aud
suffering for years, caused by sick family
and large bills for doctoring, which did them
no good. I was completely discouraged, until
enc year ago, by the advice of my pastor, pro-
cured bop Btters and commenced their use,
and in one month we were all well, and none of
us have see sick day since, and 1 want to say
TO al poor men ySa can Keep your iamlies S %eal
tors visit will COST know it.
oct15-d&w1w A WORKINGMAN."
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

ARoosTIc Country Yarns, Large Skeins, onl
20 cents, at Studley's, 253 Middle street.
oct15-2t
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

Gloves, only $1.25 per pair, at Studley's, 25t
Middle street. oct15-2t
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
POVERTY AND SUFFERING.

If you want to find the best stock of Silk
Fripges in this city, call at Studley's, 253 Mid
die street. oct15 2t
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

VIcKERY s. LEIGHTON are selling Opera
Kids and also variety of shades in Three But
tons for IS cents. oct12f
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

STILL They FIND 1.-THE Deputy Sheriffs
made nine seizures of liquor yesterday-four
with warrants and five without.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

GIRLS and Children's Scotch Glengarry Gaps
at Merry, the Hatter's. oc15-1w
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
LADIES and girls hats. Coe, the halter.

WHAT everybody says must be true. See 81.
/. Nelson & Co. announcement oct16 81
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

in the world for coughs, colds, hoarseness,
bronchitis, soreness of the throat, asthma, in
fluenza, catarrh, wboopipg cough and lung dis
eases, is AdQmson's Botanic Balsam. Price 30
cents Oc12S&W
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

ATTENTION is called to DR.. Kenson's adver.
tisement in another column.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
$4,000 TO LOAN
On First Class Mortgage. or Good Notes

Houses and Stores For Sale and To Let. Apply to
W. II. WALDRON, Real Estate Broker, 1870 Middle
Street, UP Stairs sep24-eodt