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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

.HE sentence of Chas. w. Angel,
VI thursday, created quite sensation
~ chicago, where he was well known,
ana the recognized leader in society
auu connected with one Of the most
espectable families in that city. He
nas mad some callers since his brief in
sarceration, but was as urbane US usual
ana made no communication as to the
..lVes Tor his crime. The presiding
sause In passing sentence of ton years
sa 0n MIN, remarked that In view Of
ao aggravated character of the offense
- 'oold wish that the penalty were
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28
Angel Sentenced for Ten
Years.
Scraps of News from all Parts.
XIV. CONGRESS.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE.
The Pension Bill.

Washington, Feb. 27.-The senate
proceeded to discuss the pension bill.
Dawes reported an amendment to
the bill making an appropriation for
the payment Of arrears ON pensions, so
US to provide that in no case shall the
arrears in pensions be allowed and paid
from a time prior to the date Of actual
disability. Referred.
By a vote of % yeas to Al nays, the
senate refused to take up the Geneva
award bill, and took up the honse
bill making an appropriation for the
payment of arrears of pensions.
Before disposing of the bill the SEN
ate went into executive session.
When the senate resumed business
Dawes submitted the amendment re-
ported by him from the committee on
finance this morning, providing that
in no case shall the arrears of pensions
be allowed and paid from time prior
to the date of actual disability. Agreed
to.
Ingalls, submitted an amendment
from the committee on pensions. 1t
provides for dividing the states and
territories into districts, not to exceed
76, and provides for a commission to
attend to each of said districts, at
least annually, and assigns q pension
surgeon and pension clerk to make the
medical and surgical examinations, and
to take testimony in pension cases. 1t
further provides for the appointment Of
such pension surgeons and clerks by the
secretary of the interior, and the ex-
animation of pensions with view to
preventing frauds on the pension bu-
reau.
Morrill, reported an amendment to
the house bill for making an appropria-
tion to pay the arrears of pensions. 1t
provides thas in order to provide for a
prompt payment of the arrears of PEN
sions, the secretary of the treasury
shall dispose of, at not less than par,
four per cent. bonds to an amount not
exceeding eighteen millions, or in lieu
thereof, issue certificates of deposit,
provided for in the act of February 26,
1870; the proceeds of the sale Of such
bonds to be applied exclusively to the
payment of claims for the arrears Of
pensions, arising under the act of jan
uary 25, 1879. Referred.
Withers called up the house resolu
tion announcing the death of D. V.
Douglas, late representative from Vir-
ginia. Suitable remarks on. the life and
character of the deceased were made
by Withers, Thurman, Hereford and
Ransom, and the senate adjourned.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28
Shooting ARRAY.

San Francisco, Feb. PA dispatch
from Bodie says shooting affray oc-
CURED there this evening between Geo.
Taft and Henry Heath. Taft was in
stantly killed, and Heath and by
stander named Sullivan, were fatally
wounded.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

THE merchants club, of Boston, en-
bracing many leading men, have for
some time contemplated trip to Cali
fornla, and will definitely decide Mt a
meeting soon. 1t will be thoroughly
representative of the highest CONNER
cial class of Boston.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

THE Presidents veto of the Chinese
bill was expected mt the capitol Thurs
day, and there was disappointment
when the presidents private secretary
arrived without it. The pressure
brought to bear upon the president to
induce him to sign the bill is remark.
able, but up to this time it is certain
that he has not yielded his convictions
and will veto the measure.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

THE democracy evidently fancy that
Sammy's barrel is not entirely exhaust
ed. At Democratic pow-wow in Gin
cinnati the other night, there was .'tu-
multuous applause at the mention Of
Tilden and Hendricks,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

THE ministers Of the various denom-
nations in San Francisco, on Thurs
day, signed telegram to President
HAYES asking him not to veto the anti
chinese bill.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

THE headquarters Of the National
democratic committee has been estab-
lished at Boston. The committee de-
signs having little more "culcha'' in
the future; the capital Of the nation is
becoming too plebeian.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

THE statue of the celebrated English
navigator, Capt. James Cook. was un-
veiled Wednesday in the presence Of
10000 people at Sydney, the Oldest
city of Australia and the cape of the
New South Wales COLONY.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

FROM latest reports received at the
agricultural bureau at Washington, 1t
is estimated that this years wheat yield
in the United States amounts to 4OO,-
100000 bushels; corn, 1900, 900. 900
bushels; cotton, 5000, 600 bales.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28
NEW YORK.
rhe INSURANCE p.faultsr.

The Insurance Dsfaulter.
New York, Feb. 27.-Judge Donohue
has refused to vacate order of arrest in
the case of Frederick A. Freeman, held
in default of 100000 bail. He is
charged with obtaining improperly
$3.50, 1000 from the Guardian mutual
insurance company. Pliny Freeman,
father of Frederick, has resigned the
presidency of the Globe insurance COM
pany.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

Washington, Feb. 27.-Randall made
a personal explanation in regard to the
charges made against him in letter
written in September, '76, by Special
Agent Williams to Mai. W. B. Moore,
in regard to the appropriation warrants
Issued to the bureau Of engraving and
printing, and offered resolution for
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

A FIRE broke out in the town of
Parkersburg, w. ", yesterday morn
ing, destroying ten buildings. Loss
estimated at s25,0oO. The insurance
on the property was very light.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

PRESIDENT HAYES has nominated
Hon. James Hill for the position Of
internal revenue collector for the dis.
trict of Mississippi.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

THE LEADER earnestly requests its
friends in all parts Of the country to
send in the news. Write often, give
us all the news and keep us posted In
all matters of progress and develop
ment. When in the city our friends
are invited to call at this office and fur
nish us with any information they may
possess.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

THE New York chamber of COM
merce opposes the anti-Chinese immi-
grafton bill, adopting resolutions to
that effect on Thursday.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

FROM the wreck of the steamship
Adriatic, near Dunkirk, France, only
seven persons, out of forty-nine, are
known to be saved.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28
TEXAS.
Bold Stage Robbery.

Galveston, Feb. 27.-Last night the
stage, containing four passengers, was
halted near Peg Leg station by two
highwaymen, who ordered the passen-
gers out, singly, and took their val,
uobles.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

A SPAN ITO feet long of the iron rail-
road bridge of the Chicago & Alton
road at Wilmington, ILL.,, gave way
Thursday morning as an empty coal
atrain was passing over it and precipi-
fated three coal cars into the channel
OF the Kankakee river, distance of
over 80 feet. Other sections of the
bridge, which is of the Howe truss pat
tern, were injured; the total loss being
several thousand dollars.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

CONSIDERABLE opposition was man
ifested Thursday in the house of COM
mons, England, against the govern
ment's proceedings in the Zulu war,
especially by home rulers. Chamber
lin, radical member from Birmingham.
declared the war unjust and iniquitous.
The credit asked for, however, was
voted.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

THE American piscicultural associa-
tion closed II two days session with u
dinner in Boston Wednesday evening.
The meetings were well attended and
Information elicited interesting and
valuable in fish culture east and west.
California salmon and trout have been
introduced with success in many parts
Of New England.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

ARTLEY, of the Illinois legislature,
while disc ussing the anti-Chinese bill
said: "If the immigration of Chinese
is not restricted, California will secede
from the Union, and am one of full
ten thousand men in Chicago alone
who are ready to respond to the call Of
the workingmen of California in the
hour of need.''
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28
VIRGINIA.


Danville, Feb. 27.-Judge Alex. Riv-
ers is holding United States court here.
Five county court judges were indicted
by the grand jury to-day for failing TO
allow negro jurors. Great indignation
prevails.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

A CHICAGO dispatch says by Angels
own request, lie will be taken to Joliet
penitentiary to-day, instead of next
week, as was intended. Geo. NJ. Pull
man visited Angel and had two
hours' talk with him Thursday night,
but refuses to state its purport.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

The Chicago Tribune says editorially
'hat the passage by the Illinois state
senate OF a resolution commencing the
an'i-ohinese bill, was in no sense a
PARTISAN act, neither was it Influenced
W the threadbare arguments of Artley,
sae representative of the Chicago So
e'ahsts. A vast majority of the
people OF Illinois are believed to be
~ iavor of the restriction of the impor-
.'on OF Mongolian slaves and lepers,
out The same majority would sit down
VI socialism with equal emphasis.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

Tas Chinese question will un-
aoubtedly be settled to-day SO far as
president Hayes is concerned.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-28

The president has yielded to the
solicitations of Senator Butler, of South
carolina, and promised to withdraw
tue nomination of Judge Samuel Lee,
Us postmaster at Sumter, South Caro-
Una. The nomination was indorsed by
tne republicans Of South Carolina, in
Guiding Representative Raney, in whose
district Lee resides. There is consid-
erable indignation among South Caro-
una republicans over the presidents
actlon in yielding to Eutler in this
matter against the wishes of the re-
publican party in that state.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-04-10

DR. D. r. WALLACE, the very able
Superintendent of the Lunatic Asylum,
the public will regret to learn, has ten
dered his resignation to the Governor.
Governor Roberts's message, not long
after his inauguration, referred to the
fact that Governor Hubbard had filled
certain offices, including the superin-
tendency of the Lunatic Asylum, and
Immediately thereafter DR.. Wallace ad-
dressed the Governor note informing
him that his resignation was at his dis
posal at any time desired. A day OF
two ago DR.. Wallace received a note
from the Governor, stating that his
resignation was desired by the Gov
ernor, and it was Immediately placed
at his disposal. There are no charges
of improper official conduct or of in
competency made against DR.. Wsllsce.
On the other hand, physicians and all
others recognize that the State has
uCNCI nhu u Fttluiul VI
officer. He stands in the very front
rank of his profession, and as man
ager of an asylum for the treatment of
lunatics has achieved a national repu-
tstion. The Legislative Committee on
Asylums, after six weeks Of lnvestiga-
ton, declare their inability to discover
any fl .w III d.. Wallace's management,
such as is rarely received from such a
source. With these facts before the
public but one conclusion remains, and
this is that the GJveruor would super
sede DR.. Wallace with some other gen.
tlemsn of his special selection. DR..
Wallace's promptness in relieving the
Governor on two occasions of any
anxiety as to his ability to put some one
in his place is an evidence of his nice
sense of refinement. IL is said that re-
pested requests have been made in an
other quarter without any effect. Bat
the S:ate suffers sad loss in the res
ignation of this admirable gentleman,
| physlcian and scholar.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-04-10

THE House of Representatives on
Wednesday in amending the appro-
priahon to pay the deficiency in PEN
SONS, required an auditorial board,
consisting of the Governor, Attorney
General and Comptroller, to pass upon
the legality of these claims. The
pension law of July %, 1875, provided
that the applicant should apply to the
county court OF the county of his resi-
dence for a pension and should, in
such application, state such facts as
the law required to entitle him to 9
pension, and that the truth of such
statement should be established by two
creditable witnesses; that the county
court could examine witnesses, ETC.,
and pass upon the merits of the case ;
that, If their action was favorable, a
certified copy Of all the papers in the
case should be sent to the Comptroller,
and that officer could review and finally
pass upon the claim, and that his &C
ton should be final. When the Comp
troller passed fsvorably upon the claim,
he drew his warrant for the am-ua'
then due, If there was any appropria-
tion to pay. II the appropriation was
exhausted. he simply gave the pen
sioner a certificate that his name was
placed upon the roll and stating the
amount then due him, but that g war
rant could not be drawn for the amount
because the appropriation wss exhaust
ed. By this action Of the Comptroller
the whole matter. under the law, was
concluded, and nothing was left for
the Legislature butte make deficiency
appropriation TO cover the entire
amount thus due. An auditorisl board
TO pas upon the legality Of thess
claims after they have been 20 sp-
proved and the law bean fully CON-
phsd with, sPpsss sapsreucos Th'
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-04-10
"NoRTHERs"- s"-WHAT ARE
THEY

Every Northern or Southern stranger
entering Texas inquiries first what may
be the peculiarities of ''northers."
They have none. Cold blasts rush vio-
lently now and then from Pixies and
the Spanish peaks across Texas to-
wards the Gulf of Mexico. These
frozen winds were bereft of heat in
snow-capped mountains. They cross
treeless plains into Texas. They in-
wade the Gulf OF Mexico and meeting
the hot breath of the equator moving
north, tornadoes are produced, whose
course is shaped by the forces of these
southern and northern air currents, and
oy that of the Gulf stream in the at
mosphere corresponding with that of
the ocean. b. all these forces and the
earth's motion on its axis direction is
given to those frightful tempests that
sweep from different points on the
Gulf coast in northeasterly directions.
These cyclones are joint products o.
northers and OF the monsoon. The
norther in its course from north to
south does little or no detriment. On
the contrary, its tif ,ct is as beneficent
as that of thunder storms. The atmos-
phsIe is purified. Its electric condi-
tions are wholly changed. Every living
thing recognizes the presence of exhil-
Grating oxygen and influence of sud
denly depressed temperature. Even
the eye detects the perfected purity of
he air, when the harmless winds have
passed, in the augmented splendor of
the heavens at night and transparent
atmosphere through which the sun
transmits Its golden cleaning rays.
The sky assumes deeper blue and
multiplied stars 3 more brilliant sheen,
and as fatigue induces deep drawn
breath, which weary nature exhales. 60
this violent northern blast is followed
by delicious atmospheric freshness and
repose. Now and then the coming Of
the northern blast Is preceded by =
black cloud. It has rushed down from
the Rocky Mountains even to the Gulf
coast like mighty vaporous railway
train, long and narrow and Of Inky
blackness. Within ten minutes after
il Is frat visible on the farthest verge
OF the horizon the cloud passes the
zenith and the accompanying hyperbo-
rean blast drives the mercury, within
half an hour, from SIS > to 55e. Fires
are built in chimney pisces lately un-
used aad dusty oyercoats are drawn
on, cattle on the praiFies rush to the
protection Of forests. and negroes with
chattering teeth to lowiy cabins. Peo-
pie aud ANIMALS hurriedly adapt them
selves to changed temperature. and
within four days the cold wind that
went down to the sea comes back
freighsed with moisture and warmth
from the Gulf.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-04-10

ain suit.
JudeDent s2s75.45; solvent sureiies released
by act Of March IL, 1875.
eBelns prepared for suit
din suit. no report Of judgment.
elm hands OF Attorney General.
eJadgment for slOss 90 and s4O7s. 40; hrst paid,
kFIed the State; entitled TO credit for auren-
dered list not returned, S4742c-
tJndgment; no paync1t-
jJudamens SSl75'S3; paid on s4me sis0O
kJndgment; al parties reported insJlyeBt-
Judgment sI6s.04; collected.
mJucgment.
aJudgmeut appealed; sSo05 30 PAID
oJudgment for reducsa amounf; collections
made; final report OF attorney not Jet rCessved-
pSuit dismissed BY attorneys.
QJudgmsnt for s2666.47.
ENTITLED 70 credit for unco lecied taxes.
sJadgmfnt SS55 u; collected
1udgmeut. appealed.
uIepresents costs in sale Of lEn1s 70 tne stEie
for taxes
TBeIne prepared for suit. entitled TO credit
1oJudemenI for is74 sSsssc "a: other accounts
prepared for suit.
rAecounf Of is5s ready for tuit; entitled to
credits on 1917.
sJu> gmenf for <9z79-5s; pAld On same S7l50-s3.
b5The account for iS71 WAS placed in suit and
wifhdrAwn by the Hon. A. Bledsoe, Conptroller.
iiUnadiasted claims nled ssss S.
oaPlaeed in hands Of Attorney Geaersi; col
ecAccounfs OF 1874 in suit
s.Insolrsnt: Gsd the state IN s6z4
ddrhs account for is7s was once placed n
has been since deternined and vas not IN
cluded In the 1ccp11t a1cd o.. fer the reason
% IN error IN the A1o7Et % unco1ecBed tAxcl
Nor Norr.-The-s 4 10 rsrord su thss dsoss.nsu.
of TIE Anal dlsposizion ns1s of ths szifs for ~
1 taxe1 o. l614e7-sa.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-04-10
J,H E. HATCHER. an editor of tn

JtHN E. HATCHER, an editor of the
Courier Journal, who died last week,
was surely the most lovable of men.
His sensibilities were as refined ss
those of tho most admirable woman,
even as his delicacy of feeling and ten
derness were almost overwrought.
Keen as were his perceptions of the
ludicrous, he never wounded, when in
dulging his queer fancies, the feelings
of another. His satire was infected by
no acerbity of temper. He never ques-
tioaed peoples truthfulness or integri-
ty, always aiming his shafts at human
follies without exciting human resent
meBts. His wit was strangely clothed
with the characteristics ,f his gener-
GUS, kindly spirit, and men loved
Hatcher with an unaceountable affcc-
ton. He was the une xcelled wit and
paragraphist through senes Of years
of the modern Courier-J0urhGl. now
and then writing verses of singular
beauty and simplicity, but be was as
unlike Prentice as ia Watterson. He
was never coarse OF violent or brutal
and never gave murderous blow. He
used the lash with that singular kind
ness which even won the love of those
he punished. But Walterson will do
justic to Hatcher's genius and virtues
and memory.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-04-10

No LEGISLATURE ever had greater or
more difiecit tasks to accomplish than
this. The whole financial system and
condition of the State and all laws re-
lating to finance and debt must be con-
formed to thoroughly changed condi-
ton OF the finances OF the U nion. Rates
of interest on State debts and of taxa
ton cannot remain the same when gold
supplants paper and the whole code of
laws, created during forty years, is
now to be recreated. There was never
body that toiled more assiduously or
soberly or continuously, and since
these servants OF the people are
worthy of their hire we have said they
should not be cheated by this Rutaba-
gsism in the Constitution which saves
at the spiggot and wastes at the bung-
aole by Withholding proper compensa-
ton for wise and faithful service done
the country. Had the Legislature ad-
journed Governor Roberts would have
been compelled to reconvene the body,
and thus the State would properly and
honestly have paid for honest services
rendered.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-04-10

Mr.. CEvoR's great silkeu baIlo on,
thirty-three by sixty-fve feet, now be-
ing finished at Waco, will be used
here, 1t Is stated. during the Slenger-
fest. Good people can now get high
without taking gallon of Anheuser.
This seronaut, Mr.. Cevor, employed by
the Confederacy TO rise above Grants
lines and report his movements, can't
exactly see what Grant Is doing to-day.
Happily, however, We need no aerial
navigator to tell us towards what port
Grant steers the bark of his political
fortunes, and therefore Mr.. C-vor will
devote his machine to the purpose of
delighting those people who would see
the most picturesque and delightful
country in the world beneath their
feet. SIX persons at once, in the basket
of this balloon, fastened by a cord
1000 feet long to the esrth, can rise
above the clouds. Multitudes will at
tend the Saengerfest tina: they msy ex
perience the delicious sensation begot-
ten by the consciousness of having
gotten closer to better and brighter
world.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-04-10
DefauItIng Collectors.
CoMPTRoLLER's OPFIcE
Grar1 nH nE~a1
Hon. John II. Cochran,

COMPTROLLER's OFFICE
STATE OF Texas.
Austin, March 10. 1879.
Hon. John II. Cochran, Speaker Of the House OF
Representatives:
lSiI-In compliance with q resolution OF the
Hon. House Of Representatives "that the
Comptroller be requested TO fu' uish the House
with a statement OF all defaulters on bonds or
otherwise to the State with amount of defalca-
accompanying list OF names giving the amount
OF the deficit, and upon what years assessment
the deficit occurs.
3 deem 1t but lust to those who spoear delin
qusnt on the tsxes OF 1877, to state thst in most
cases their accounts are entitled to
credit for the "delinquents and insol-
vents" on the tax rolls of 1877, and for
the amount OF the State taxes for which lands
were bid of TO the State, and for all errors
IN the assessment, which credits, from
some cause, they have failed 10
file in this department. While under the reso-
luton, their names cannot be omitted from this
list, yet it is believed that in most instances
when cash credits are allowed the deficit will be
found to be little II anything at all.
There are a few names who have filed for their
credit all necessary papers, and yet appear to be
in arrears with the State. These arrearages, for
accrued in bidding off lands to the State at tax
sales. In settling with collectors, ] have not al
lowed such costs as credits on their accounts,
and they are looking for legislative action on
the subject.
Your attention is called to the remarks oppo
site each name, showing the status of the &C
count.
Very respectfully,
STEPH. ii DARDEN, Comptroller