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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15
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Se9 AA&N0S . SIGAkcu
Among the tenants of the mouth by
allowing impurities to collect upon
their surface rim their -interstices.
SozopoNT removes every vestige of tar
tar from the teeth, and renders their
premature decay impossible. 1t not
only imparts to them whiteness and
vigor, but communicates hardness and
rosiness to the gums. The breath &C.
quires a most acceptable fragrance
from its use; it is a purely botanic
liquid, and it may be relied on to ac-
complish its beautifying effects WITH
out injuring the enamel like a gritty
tooth paste. s18-deod1m
have just received a case Of Booths
fresh oysters, and intend to keep this
popular brand during the season; they
are always reliable, which is not the
case with other brands. ST. WOOD.
oct13-3t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

Word was received here. yesterday
that one Of the road agents connected
with the Canon Springs stage robbery,
was captured in Council Bluffs on Sat-
'urday last. The prisoner, whose name
we failed to learn, is said to be on his
way to Cheyenne under'a strong guard.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

Gen. ~ Z, Smith, commandant at
Camp Douglas, Utah; Colt. H. STAN
ton, paymaster U. s. A.. stationed at
Camp Douglas, and J.. x, Moore, post
trader at Camp Brown, called at news
paper headquarters yesterday. These
gentlemen came in on the train from
the west yesterday afternoon, and are
stopping at the Railroad house. They
will remain with us two or three days.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15
Fa. Man REDUCED 50 Pounds.

Mr.. Chas. R. Danforth, OIL Main St.,
Buffalo, writes as follows: $40 the
proprIetors of Allan's Anti-Fat: Gen.
tlemen-Some three months since 1
commenced the use of Allan's Anti
Fit. The first week I lost two and one
quarter pounds; the second week two
pounds; the third week three and me-
half pounds; and the fourth week nearly
three and three-quarter pounds. In
about the above ratio, my weight de-
creased until l had lost so pounds. l
now weigh 155 pounds, and feel healthy
and strong.
BUFFALO, N. Y, June "a, 1873.
Gentlemen-Yours received. My
loss of flesh has been permanent to date.
oc15d&w1w Yours, G. r.. D.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

Attached to the west bound passenger
train yesterday was a special car con-
tanning Ex-Governor Stanford, president
of the Central Pacific railway, and a
large party Of friends. Among the
number were Drs. s. B. Stewart and d.
NJ. MCPHERSON, Q. s. A., Washington;
DR.. Thornshaw and wife, New York,
and Others. aaQ HalAi11
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15
LETTERS.

List of letters remaining in the
Cheyenne Postofice, Laramie county,
Wyoming Territory, Oct. 14th, 1873,
which, if not called for within thirty
days, will be sent to the Dead Letter
Office. Persons calling for these let
tiers will please say ''advertised" giving
date of list.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

j. T. Gates will pay the highest cash
prices for HOUSEHOLD GOODS, and
sell NEW and USED FURNITURE at
a very close margin, every day, until his
entire stock is closed out. o15eodtf
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A Good Record.

r, The following is the .daily rate per
cent. Of attendance Of the pupils of the
public school for the two weeks ending
Friday, Oct. II, 1878:
High chooldepartment .s...o9 40
LIST intermediate department. Agse5l
I'd ~" si tE<sftgt cnnS1 7-1O
LIST Primary E'aa.F p g3
ga se 2ti ts sla9 az
Sd SO ITO
4th = bst 81 $40
Average for the whole school for the
two weeks 81 5-1O..o 81 y
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

j.. d. Eraser will receive a large in
voice of choice teas in few days, which
he will sell fifteen per cent. cheaper
than anybody else. 1t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

Ask your grocer for Atmore's Mince
Meat and English Plum Pudding.
o2d3m
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From Acute 70 Chronic

Is an easy stage In cases of Dyspepsis. A
slight attack of indigestion. especially when
there is a pr~edisposition to digestive weak-
ness OF the stomach. must speedily ouimi-
nate In the more obstinate form of the dis
ease. tits well, therefore, to adopt preventive
measures early. Although Hostetter's stom-
ach Bitters overcomes. II persisted In, cases
OF dyspepsia of long standing, 1t is obviously
the part OF wisdom to use 1t ere the malady
assumes achronic phase. This is particularly
true, because as dyspepsia advances, 1t en-
genders other bodily evils, such as disorder oil
the liver. constipation or undue loosenessoi
the bowels. nervous disorders, hypochondria
sieeplessness. These maladies are both pre-.
vented and remedied by the Bitters, but how
much better TO check them in their outset
with the great alternative. than to wait until
they established a firmer foothold In the sys-
tenn. Surely the advisability of this must be
apparent. ri7l ocl5 dow lw,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

A large stock of breech and muzzle
loading shot-guns at the Wyoming
Armory. aug21-3m
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

All kinds Of arms and ammunition
at the Wyoming Armory. aug21-3m
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

Any one having Household Goods to
sell a get the highest price for them
at Lincoln's, corner of Hill and Six
teenth streets. s22d1m
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

Half stews, seven "a select oysters,
for 35cts. No extra charge for pickles.
ol-tf ELLIS Oyster Bay.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15
Gas Reward.

Stolen from my ranch at Hazard, ON
the night Of the 9th inst, a dark bay
pony mare, about 8 years old, branded
on left hip and left fore shoulder with
Mexican brand Y, star in forehead and
saddle marks. Had a long rope on her.
The thief also took an old saddle, with
heavy, new wooden stirrups. Twenty
five dollars reward will be paid on re.
turn of the pony to
Ell. T. DUFFEY,
oc12d1w&w1t Hazard, Wyo.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

Ny full stock of clothing and gents
furnishing goods is complete and at pri-
ces within the reach of everyone.
II PoLACK, Masonic Temple,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

TWELVE (l2) select oysters in a stew
for Scots. lo1-tfD ELLIS Oyster Bay
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

For RENT: The large two-story
house formerly known al the Union
Pacific house, on Fifteenth street. In
quire of 7. M. Fisher. s10tfi
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

Go and see the Medical Electrician of
the American Galvanic Co. at the In
ter Ocean hotel while he is here, and
get his opinion, free of charge, con-
corning the diseases these electric appli-
ances are guaranteed to cure. 4 IT.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15
Rock SPRING. Coal.

HANNA & Murphy have the famous
Rock Springs coal for sale cheap in any
quantity, delivered at residence. OFT
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

WANTED, A good girl to do general
house work. Inquire at 2S4 10th street.
o15-2t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

Orders for ice left with Sloan Tor at
Helphenstine & Durbin's meat market)
will receive prompt attention. apis tt
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

Go to Oleson, 1877 Ferguson street,
for painting, papering glazing, calcim.
ming, granting, etc. Satisfaction or
no pay is his motto. a-32 o9-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

Fresh oysters at
sci II DYER's HOTEL.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

New and Second Hand Furniture,
Crockery, Stoves and Household Goods
constantly on hand at Bed Rock prices
at L~incoln's' corner of Hill and Six
teenth streets. s22d1m
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%cHEYENNE ~PosToFFIcE.
once Hssn-arrisai and Departure Of mal..

- - 4A8
Untl further notice the Postonice will be
open for delivery and reception Of mail mat
Yer nom I. m 70 8 p. m. daily, except SUBJ
days non a-to 4p. m. Omaha time Is the
time of the ONCE.
Money order and register departments open
nom = :. m. TO Q p. m. daily, except Sundnys.
Western malls close daily at LIS p. m. Ar
Eastern mails close dailyat ais p. m. AID
arrive At In p. M
at sis. Colorado Central arrives l:l6 D. N.
leaves alta p. m. Denver Pacific arriyfs
Northern malls close daily for Pole Creek,
Upper Horne Creek. Chugwater. Bordeaux
Ranch, Chimney rock, Fort Laramie, Fort
lAgcncy. Camp Robinson, Camp sberidah,
Camp Reno, Hat Creek, Custer City, Dead
wood City and all other settlements in The
lac BIZ Hills, at $500 p. m; arrive from those
ooints daily Mt l0.3S n. m.
Mall closes for Davis Ranch on MONDAYS
sa- m. arrive Tuesdays at p. m.
MALTA close for Old Red Cloud Agency, Lit
tie Moon, and Lower Horse Creek ON Tues-
days at q. M arrive Fridays a 7p. m.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

Twenty thousand pounds of onions,
twenty thousand pounds of potatoes
and one hundred barrels of choice fall
and winter apples, in store and for sale,
at ]. W. Lytle's, Seventeenth street.
o13-3t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

Christ Kapp keeps a fine restaurant
next door to the Masonic Temple, on
18th street. ~ .Oct1-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

For fine watch repairing
jy10-d1y d. MILLER, 18th street.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

n Rooms to- rent in the Fisk block.
ApplyjtogT. NJ. Fisher ~ oct12 lot
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NOTICE OF LAND CONTEST.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
DISTRICT OF WYOMING,
Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 90, 1873.
To Norman Nc uaiy and all Others
Interested: - eis lsf1o
Application having been made at this
office for the cancellation Of your home
stead, application No. 6s, embracing
the s. W. of section %, township IL
north, range 20 west, you are hereby
notified to appear at this Office on the
oath day of October, 1873, at 10 o'clock
a. M, to show cause, if any, why such
cancellation should not be made. m
Failing to comply with this notice
you will have no further standing in
the case rtt1GEoRaE r. THOMAS, b q
) .1d9a mn7is iiauod Register.
age5 se1aL. G. WHIPPLE, a51i
s22-d30t 100 q Receiver.
Circulating library at l -
s22-30t9 5'aHa l9 GEO. O'BRIRN,s,
HiffT 1909 rH 10 ~ EL D HnfY rrE slTu
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Seats 400. Stage 2Ox3O, scenery.
Apply to Joslin & Arnold. jy3-tf
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DYEn's HOTEL.

The cheapest place in the city to get
oysters and lunches is at the lunch
house Of A Nichols, on 10th St, oppo-
site McDaniel'a- House open all night.
s11eod3m
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Fresh oysters at
sci tt DYER's HOTEL.
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To the Weak; Nervous and Debiiitated
The Medical Eloctrinian Of tho Amar

To the Weak, Nervous and Debilitated.
The Medical Electrician of the Amer
lean Galvanic Co., will stay until the
goth Inst. at the Inter Ocean hotel.
Sufferers from Rheumatism, Dyspepsia,
Nervous Debility, Exhaustion, Prema-
ture Decay, etc., can consult him free
Of charge, and get full information CON
corning the diseases these wonderful
electric appliances are without medi-
cines. George Freund is agent for
Wyoming. it,
For SALE: Two ponies. Inquire of
Express No. {. -oct15-at*
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Fresh oysters at
sci tt
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A Bad Man.

When a man stoops 50 low as to
swindle the printer his steps downward
arerapid. Such has been the case with
Henry. j. Byron, who, not long since,
in company with his wife, visited this
city. Mrs. Byron, whose stage name is
MADAME Rita,r is said to be a very
excellent lady. Her brute of a husband,
however. is a fraud. He ran away
from Cheyenne in debt for his printing
bills. board and washing, and turned
up at Colorado Springs rs a wife beaten.
His wife sought protection, and on
Thursday night q number of able bod
led citizens Of that place took him out
on the commons and gave him a we'll
earned cowhiding. On Friday he de-
parted, leaving his wife behind. She
is being cared for by the people, and all
who know Henry J-Byron are hoping
the state is well rid of him. .qid o.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-15

Wives know that the brow of care is
oftensoothed by n delicious supper, to
which perfect bread, rolls, biscuit, etc,
are so important. To have these deli
cate products Of baking always reliable
the use of Dooley's Yeast Powder is
very important. This article is among
the most valuable of the day in its bear
ing on health. 1t is put up in cans al
ways full in weight.
Select oysterAraw, 40cts per dozen.
o1-tf ELLIS Oyster Bay.
Fresh oysters at
sci If DrER's HOTEL
A better oyster stew for half the
money. to1-tf) ELLIS Oyster Bay.
The only first-class barber shop and
bath house in Cheyenne, is kept by w.
j. Hardin, under Dyer's hotel. my1-Sm
EDISoN'S LATEST DISCOVERY
Is equalled only by the remarkable sue
cess attending the introduction and use
of Brorn's Family Medicines. The
bilious and miasmatic influences of this
Western climate are counteraoted by
Broun's Liver Pills. Try them once
and you will use no others. Bro,cn's
Blackberry and Ginger should be in
every household. Diarrh@a, Dysentery
and all arrangements Of the stomach
and bowels are relieved at once by this
great remedy. Have you headachep
Are you dull, stupid and sleepy when
you should be wide awaken Take Sar-
saparilla, Dandelion and Iodide Of Po-
tassium. 1t ~invigorates the liver md
puri6es the blood.
For sale by Addoms Il Glover, Hurl-
but Bros. and G. w. Hoyt, Druggists,
Cheyenne, Wyo. o5d&wtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
Established Oct. 1s, 1861
Act at Once

christmas is almost here and those
special bargains at Lindvals should be
taken advantage of while the Opportunity
is offered. - 'D''
E@The safest place to buy silver ware
and jewelry is at Lindvalrs.
16Photograph and autograph albums
at Richards & Sohrbeck's,
S~We have the largest variety of
Christmas toys, useful and ornamental
suitable for Christmas presents. Prices as
low as the lowest. N. CHESTER & Co.
RGChristmas books at Miller's.
RSMerchants generally, and especially
tnose who do not advertise, complain that
the holiday trade has not SO far been as
good as IN years past.
SsSThe homeliest woman made beauti-
lui oy wearing one of those garnet sets
and necklace sold by LindvaIl.
5SECandy by the cart load at N. Ches-
ter & Co.'S. .O'- - - >D''
s9rWhat-Nots at Pruessiug's.
1SFA large invoice of choice mixed
candies just received at N. Chester & Co.'S
to be disposed of at wholesale or retail. at
prices which cannot be underbid.
Bob Moore of the Revie,c use up
column in an apology to the Dispatch, and
calls on Sister White to bury the Ratchet.
Let the tool be buried at once. Bob-that
is II Sister White is willing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
THE SOUTH.

RICHMOND. Va, Dec. 2l.-The grand
jury of the United States circuit court has
indicted R. ". Arnold, Henry Birdson
and q. S. Ellis for violation of the election
laws, in expelling Peter Robinson, .. S.
supervisor of elections, from the voting pre-
cinct at Waverly Station, Sussex county.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 2l.-The PIcayune
says telegram has been received here
announcing the disappearance and sup
posed murder of 10th Clark and Bill
White, two colored men, near Caledonia,
about fifty miles below Shreveport, while
Oh their way to this city where they were
summoned to appear before the United
States grand jury as witnesses in the
election troubles. When the steamer
Danube arrived at Caledonia, constable
named jeff Cole presented a warrant for
the arrest of Clark and White. He took
them and started off in the direction OF
Shreveport When they arrived at
Brands plantation mob took the pris
oners from the constables and nothing
more has been heard of them. They are
supposed to have been killed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

stead. This was unknown until the 9th.
when he poisoned neighbor, Peter An
dorsoH. and Immediately fed. A reward
of 5000. the highest amount allowed by
law, was offered by the governor for his
apprehension. A requisition has been
issued and bis arrest hourly expected. On
the 9th of December a mob of cowboys
received from the sheriff of Keith county
Ruther Mitchell and Ami Ketchum,
charged with shooting one of their com
rades, and barbarously burned him to
death. Custer county, where the crime
was committed. is remote from the rail-
road and its citizens are mostly stock
growers. The governor has issued a proc
lamation Offering 5000 reward for the ar
rest of each of the murderers and adds 10
his proclamation that he will, in his forth
coming message, to the legislature urge an
appropriation of $4,000 for the appre-
hension and conviction of these herders.
ALI is now quiet and it is thought the in
dueements offered will secure the arrest of
all the parties.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
DAKOTA,

YANKToN, Dec. 21.-The members of
the bar of Yankton gave a banquet last
night 10 honor of the appointment of one
of their number. G. G. Moody. to the po-
sition of associate justice of the supreme
court of Dakota. Some TOO people attend
cd, and congratulatory speeches were made
by chief justice Shannon, associate Justice
Barnes, Gov, Howard, secretary Hand,
Delegate Bennett. Hon. Bartlett Tripp and
others The session lasted till 10 o'clock
this morning.
A skif containing three persons was
overturned by the running ice in the Mis-
souri, at Cheyenne agency few days ago
and a half breed named Bonneau was
drowned
Wm. Erwin, an expert at shooting of
considerable local renown, accomplished a
few days ago at Crow Greek agency the
feat of shooting dead in their tracks one
hundred and one Texas steers at one hun
dred and one consecutive shots with Win
chester, all for bet of box of cigars.
The carcasses were made into Indian beef
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
Destructive Diseases

The demoralizing and life destroying
nature of Kidney, Bladder, Genital
and Urinary diseases, is well known,
CHAPIN's BUcHUPAIBA- new and i'm
portant compound i'll the successful
treatment of these diseases-is- receiv-
ing theapproval of the profession and
public everywhere. Its powers to
relieve, control and cure diseases is ful-
ly attested by thousands. Price 81. Gin
lection Fleur" with syrinee) ST.. This
Is to be used with the Buchupaiba in
cases of impure discharges and is in
dlspensible to cure where there are d.
seased discharges. To purify the blood
from Mercury or Syphilis from past
or present Illness use Chapin's Consti-
tuition Syrup. Price 81. Sold by drug
gists. or sent by express OIL receipt of
price. Advice free. See circular with
cottles, Address E. S. Wells, 5S Bar
hlay Street, New York,
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SPECIAL NCTICEs.
scheuek's Mandrake F1lls

Will be found to possess those qualities necessa-
ry to the total eradication OF all bilious attacks.
prompt to start the secretiors of the liver, and
give healthy tone the entire system. Indeed,
it is no ordinary discovery i'll medicsl science to
have invented a remedy for these stubborn COM
plants, which develop all the results produced by
a heretofore free use of calomel, mineral justly
dreaded by maj kind, and acknowledged to be de
structive in the extreme to the human system.
That the properties of certain vegetables comprise
all the virtues of calOme without its injurious ten
denotes, is nov an admitted fact, rendered indis-
putable by scientific researches; and those who
use the Mandrake Pills will be fully satisfied that
the best medicines those provided by nature in
the common herbs and roots OF the fields.
These Pills open the bowels and correct all bill
ious arrangements without salvation any of the
injurious effects of calomel or other poisons. The
secretons of bic is promoted by these pills as will
be seen by the altered color Of the stools and dis
appearing of the sallow complexion ard cleansing
OF the tongue.
Ample directions for use accompany each box Of
pills Prepared only by j Il schenck d Son. al
their principal Office corner sixth and Arch Street.
Philadelphia and for sale by all druggists GnC
deSlers. Price % cents per box.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The package
of money drawn from the treasury, Sat-
urday, for the payment of clerks in city
post Office and lost by VIM. j. Browu,
was recovered this morning. The package
was taken to postmaster Edmund's resi-
dence and he received it upon promising
to ask no questions, Judge Edmunds is
of opinion that Brown had his pocket
picked and is positive the money was be-
yond Browns reach and that he was not a
party to the transaction.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The superin
tendent of the Naval Academy has deci-
ded not to grant leave of absence to ca
dets during the holidays.
Subscriptions to the four per cent. loan
to-day were $22, ,423, 300.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, Dec. %
Wheat-Steady; No 9 red 5000; No 2 spriny :
u cash; SO Jan; S35s Feb.
81. weak and easier; sOA cash; SOg Jan;
Corn
311s Feb. 19Z cash 19b Jan,
Oats-Steady;
Rye-Easier; IA.
Barley-Steadier; 9o1a. '71s cash; { SIX Feb !;
Pork-Weak and lower; Z .
7 67h March a Feb; 5Th
Lard-Heavy; 5 10 cash; Az blu
March.
whisky O.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts 10000; dull and tame prices;
nominallv 40l12 65 for common to choice.
Cattle-Down; nothing doing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
Prosperity Of the c. Il. Z. p. Il. Il.

New YORK, Dec. 23.-The directors of
the Chicago, Rock Island aud Pacific
Railroad Company to-day, declared div
idend of two per cent, payable February
Ist; and a dividend of two per cent on
the capital stock of the Iowa Southern
and Missouri Northern Railroads, held in
trust for Rock Island shareholders, will be
paid at the same time, which will make
the dividend Oh Rock Islend stock equal
to q per cent. The directors also passed
q resolution declaring that theitYeasurer Of
the company held in trust for its share
holders an amount of capital stock of Iowa
l. Missouri Northern railroad equal to 25
per sent. of the par value of the capital
stock of the R"Hk Island railroad upon
| which dividends will be paid pro rata 10
| the Rock Island shareholders.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 23.-.ludge Drum
mond this morning reconsidered q decis-
ion concerning the sale Of the l., B. & w
| railroad.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
Pedestrianisn
NEW YoRK, Dec. 23.-At II o

NEW YoRK, Dee. 23.-At II o clock to-
"a The pedestrian match, QLeary had
Gay miles and Campana Al miles.
maze o. Nsep off the track two hours
O'Leary had Gampapa only nine
and five minutes, Ats o'clock this
minutes and 30 seconds. FGampsas were
afternoon both OLeary anu -sFy's heel
on the track and running. OL aope
seems to trouble him, but his frienu-
his lameness will wear off He is now bt
hind his previous record. At four minutes
past two Campana had flushed SO miles,
O'Leary 48 miles and few laps. O'Leary
is still the favorite in betting,