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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-03

An almost incredible escape Of two
horses occurred lately on the Dicks Run
road. Grant Hoover son Of Harvey Hooy-
or, was driving the animals, which were
attached 10 wagon. He endeayored 10
turn the team around, when, notwiih-
standing AL hil efforts " the contrary, the
horses backed over an embAnkmeut fAid to
bc almost eighty feet high, Grant escaping
by lcAping from the wagon. Wonderful 70
relate, although the wagon wHs entirely
demolished, the horscs escaped without
serious injury.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-03

--Philipsburg has received several sd-
ditions 70 It's population during the last
week. Mr.. Potugroye has accepted I.o-
fiIion in the extensive mercantile establish
meht Of the Grey Brothers, Of that place,
and has removed there with HE family
from Half Moon. Mr.. iona Dinges, the
engineer Of the passenger train on the
MoshannOn and Morrisdale branches Of
Pennsylvania railroad, has removed from
Tyrone 70 Philipsburg with his family.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-03

Last Saturday Council No 14I Of the
Junior Order United American Mechanics
was organized in this place, By J. c. Hight
and Henry Kelley, Jr., Of Altoona. The
organization starts with fifteen members
and the following oiiicers: Councillor,
William Long Vice Councillor, William
Nelson Recording Secretary, William
Saylor; Assistant Recording Secretary,
}. 9. Kinney Financial Secretary, David
Hhynesi Treasurer, William II. Brown;
Warden, George Dry; Conductor, George
Ginter Inside Sentinel joan Hockcu-
berry Outside Sentinel, William Wilson.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-03

"A weeks holiday, which commenced
nt State College last Friday, Is now just
drawing 70 close, and tomorrow the
students will again commence translating
Latin exercises and digging for Greek
roots. This recreation from study, coming
~ 1t does after long winter of hard la
Dor, is very acceptable TO the young gen
temen, and prepares them for the hard
work Of the concluding three months Of
The year.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-03

Tho southwestern heavens Just now on
clear evening present magnificent spec
tacle, the Centre Of which is Orion, the
most brilliant constellation youcbsafed TO
mortal vision, with Sirius on the left and
the Pleiades and below them Venus on the
right. Orion can bo easily distinguished
by several stars forming a triangle. The
three principal stars arc sometimes called
the Three Kings, and arc spoken of in the
book of job as the "Band Of Orion"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-05
oMArxs,s sIuDDLE,
The legally Elected Republicans
u u Affer Their Rights.

n j
- Fryeburg, Dec. Application was
made this afternoon to the presiding
Justice of the supreme judicial court for
Oxford county, December term, by the
county, attorney for Oxford county,
upon the petition of Andrew R. G..
Smith, senator-elect from Lincoln coun-
ty, and Nathan T. Hill, senator-elect
from Hancock county, asking the court
to issue q rule of court to the secretary
of state commanding him to appear be-
fore said court on Dec. and show
cause why he should not give said SEN
ators access to the returns of the sem
atorial votes of their respective dis
tricts and an opportunity to exam
inc the same, and for writ of manda-
mus to issue against said secretary.
n The judge has issued the order, and
will hear the case at Fryeburg on Tues
day next.
A copy of the petition and order on
the same will be served on Secretary
Cove at once. Both petitioners claim
that they were legally elected by the re-
publicans of their districts, and that
they made applications to the secretary
of state in person and by counsel for
an opportunity to see and examine the
returns, and that he repeatedly denied
them this privilege. W
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-05
WEST AFRICA.
The New War That Has Started
Among the Natives.

The View War That Has started
Among the Natives.
London, Dec. 4.-The conflict which
has broken out in New Calabar, West
Africa, is between King Amachree, of
New Calabar, and his followers on the
one hand, and powerful chief called
Willbraid and his adherents on the
other. Sometime since the king of
New Calabar died, and the accession to
the throne of Amachree has not given
general satisfaction During the con-
flict mentioned i'll previous dispatch
no quarter was shown to the wounded
or prisoners, who were Immediately
killed, and in many cases eaten by the
lowest classes of the natives. 1t was
thought that the British naval com
mander would not interfere unless the
English factories were threatened or
destroyed, or the British subjects mo
Tested. Borneo is suffering almost
equally with New Calabar, and the
trade of the district is almost at a stand
still. King Jaja is also reported col
lecting forces and war material to join
in the struggle. In such event the in
habitants of the three rivers would be
drawn into the conflict. Her majesty's
ship Dido was outside the bar at Bor-
ney, ready to enter or send in boat in
case of necessity.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-05
RENO'S TRIAL.A
DoIxes OF raE CO tnr aARrrA E.
He simply Gazed with Admiration
- on tho Benutiruf Picture OF Miss -
Ella In Complete Toilet
Nothing More. GitI

DeadWood, Dec.-4.=In the Reno
court-martial at Fort Meade to-day the
prosecution rested the case, after exam
lining Mrs. w. s. Fanshawe, without
adducing any other facts than those al
ready telegraphed. The defense then
opened.
DR.. Irwin testified that moving from
cold place into a warm room might
produce the same effects as those mani
Tested by Major Reno at the supper ta-
BILE at Fanshawe's house on the night
of August Sd.
Major Marcus "A. Reno testified that
on the night of November 10th, when
walking in front of Gen. Sturgis' house,
he saw Ella in complete toilet. She
presented such beautiful picture he
could not resist the temptation of look
ing through the window upon her. He
had no intention of alarming them.
and would suffer the loss of his right
hand before he would cause them the
slightest injury. He did not approach
the window stealthily or suspiciously;
he walked there as he would walk into
the court room. He wrote very po-
lite note of apology to Mrs. Sturgis for
his action that night, but owing to his
being in close arrest he could not send
it until two days after. Hehad always
entertained the highest respect and ad-
miration for Miss Ella and the Sturgis
family. He testified that on the night
of October 25tb, when he had the alter
cation with Nicholson, he was perfect
ly sober, and that Nicholson repeated
his brags of being able to whip him,
ard drove him beyond the limits of pa
tience, and in an angry passion he
struck Nicholson with a billiard cue.
The court adjourned till tomorrow,
when the case will probably close.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-05
s1ethoaist Missionnrx Money

New York, Dec. A. 4.-Complaints are
published against the policy of the
Methodist Episcopal church with regard
to missionary work among the Indians.
1t is shown that Of the S65, 900 annu-
ally appropriated by the Methodist mis-
sionary society only about $500, TAX
ing the present year as an example, go
toward missionary work among the
American Indians, and that of this
small amount only the pitiful sum of
S700 is set apart for use among the In
dams Of the far west.
The Methodists are complainants,
and they consider the apparent neglect
the more remarkable because, under
the regulations adopted during
President Grants administration, the
Methodist church controls the nomina-
tion of agents to fourteen out of sixty
eight agencies. one more than one-fifth
of the whole number.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-05
Master Commissioners Sale.
Silas Reed Z

vs..
George c. leighton and Ithamar c.
tgft4 Whipple. IFE
BY virtue and authority of a decretal
order of sale to me directed, and issued
out of the district court of the first ju-
dicial district of Wyoming territory,
within and for the county of Laramie,
on the 29th day of November, A. ID.
1879, in suit wherein Silas Reed is
complainant and George G. leighton
and Ithamar G. Whipple are defend
ants, directing and commanding me to
sell the following described property, to
wit:
The south one hundred and ten (110)
feet of lots No. twenty-one (21) and No.
twenty-five (22) in block No. four hun
dred and sixteen (416) in the city of
Cheyenne. county of Laramie, and Ter
ritory of Wyoming, as said lots are laid
down and described on the plat of said
city recorded in the office of the county
clerk of said county, together with all
the appurtenances and privileges there
unto belonging, to satisfy and pay COM
plainant the sum of four thousand
three hundred and sixty a, ,360) dollars,
with costs and accruing costs; and to
satisfy and pay the defendant, Ithamar
| v.
two hundred and fifty-seven thirty one
hundredths (6, 1857 30-1OO) dollars, found
| due by the decree of said court on the
21st day of November, A. d. 1879, and
by the decree and order of said court.
This, therefore, is to give notice that
l will, on Thursday, the 11th day OF
December, A. d. 1879, at the south
front door of the court house, in said
city of Cheyenne, between the hours OF
2 and O'Clock in the afternoon, Offer
the above described property for sale al
public auction, and sell the same to the
highest bidder for cash in hand, to sat
isfy said decree and all accruing costs
GEORGE 4. DRAPER,
Sheriff Laramie county and special mas
ter commissioner.
Cheyenne, Wyo. Ter, Nov. 30, 1879
n30-d11
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-05
CHINESE CHEAP LABOR.
Eastern Manufacturers Feel tn.
Tightening of the Rope.


New York, Dec. 4.-The ropemakers
in two rope-walks in Brooklyn, recent-
ly struck for higher wages. One of
the proprietors to-day in an inter-
view, said it was folly for the men
to expect higher wages. A reduction
is more to be thought of. In years
past we used to supply the California
market from the east. Now matters
are being reversed, and unless there
shall be change of some sort the Pa
cific manufacturers may very soon
drive us out of the market, and sup
plant us by means of cheaper labor.
They now have all the improved ma
chinery the same as here, and Lesides,
they employ the Chinese for ninety
cents day. Our workmen do not
seem to realize that we may be forced to
close our factories through their de-
mands for more wages, and that the
ultimate result may be that they will
have to seek employment elsewhere.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-05

Berlin, Dec. 4.-The ostensible cause
of the suspension of publication of the
st. Petersburg Golos forfive months was
an Objectionable article in its .te,dlleton,
but it is believed the real reason was
its hostile and defiant tone towards the
foreign powers, especially Germany.
A st. Petersburg correspondent
states that the G1los was suspended for
its outspoken articles upon the wide
spread misery and poverty in the interi-
or provinces, the university question,
agricultural schools and the dishonesty
and barbarism of the communal au-
thorities.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-05
JUMPED THE TRACK.
A Freight Train Ditched-Loss OF
Life,


Life.
Memphis, Dec. 4.-The east-bound
freight train on the Little Rock rail
road, which left Little Rock on Mon
day morning, jumped the track at 2
o'clock that afternoon and ran into a
trestle, ditching fifteen cars loaded with
cotton, all of which were burned. "A
negro woman, her two children, and
George Forsythe lwhite), brakesman,
were killed outright. II. r. Trow.
bridge, conductor; Joe Hecker, propri-
etor of the Blackfish eating station, and
O'Brien, a brakesman, were also seri-
ously injured; O'Neal, another brakes
man, had his hands burned. The en-
gine and tender passed over safely.
The accident occurred between Forest
city and Madison, forty-six miles west
of Memphis, and compels the transfer
of passengers until repairs can be COM
pleted.f
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-05
Alex. stephens On Grant.

Augusta, Ga, Dec. AIN answer tr
recent publications, A. II. Stephens
telegraphs to this city as follows: "If
relation to Grant and the next presi
dency, have said, and now repeat
that the south might go farther ant
fare worse than to take him. 1 have
said that 1 entertained for him, per
sonally, very high regard and esteem
1 have said, and now repeat, that pre-
fer him to Tilden for president This
is no change of opinion on my part. ]
am a democrat of the straightest sect
of the Jeffersonian school,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-05

London, Dec. "A correspondent at
Berlin, discussing the attempt on the
czar's life, says: SIT was committed but
the day or day after the ear, in his
leniency, had commuted the sentence of
death passed on the nihilist Mirsky.
The outrage of Monday night cannot
but imbue the government with an un-
repentant spirit and intensity its resolve
to show no pity to those incapable OF
gratitude -
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-05

New Orleans, Dec. 4.-The Observer,
republican organ, publishes statement
received by the republican campaign
committee from Delta to the effect that
Dave Armstrong was hung on Sunday
night. R. II. Brown, late postmaster,
was hung and ex-Sheriff Peck whipped
and stretched on Monday night, and
twenty-five others run away from the
parish. The terrorism is compile. The
parish has been counted by over 1000
majority for the democrats. The re-
publicans did not vote.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-05
PERU AND CHILL.
Desperate Fighting and Victories for
Each Side.

Valparaiso, Dec. A dispatch has
been received here which confirms the
report of the disaster to the Chilian
forces near Loa, at the mouth of the
river of the same name, on the bounda-
ry between Peru and Bolivia. After a
stubborn fight 1,500 Chiliars surren-
dered to the allies with all their cannon
and ammunition. The Chilian COM
mander was killed. The Bolivian COM
mander afterwards occupied Conclias
Blancas.
London, Dec. "A Buenos Ayres
dispatch of December Sd says: Intel
ligence has been received that the allied
Peruvians and Bolivians have been
completely defeated at Tarapaca, Peru
by the Chilians, who have taken pos
session of the town. The Chilian
squadron is blockading the port of Ara
cia. A dispatch from Valparaiso says
Tarapaca has been captured by the
Chilians. Losses heavy on both sides.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-05
CANAL cAvIL.
The Merits OF the Panama md Nicar
aqua Routes Discussed.

The Merits OF the Panama md Near
agua Routes Discussed.
New York, Dec. 1.-De Franco, the
Nicaragua minister to Italy, was yes
terday interviewed by Tribune report
er. The former criticised sharply the
attempts of De Lesseps to make his ad-
vocacy of the Panama route seem like
a lofty disinterested effort in behalf of
commerce and civilization. "The
truth is" said he, "De Lesseps had his
ticket in the Panama lottery before the
canal congress met, and none in the
Nicaragua enterprise. His advocacy of
the Panama route proceeded from
money considerations wholly. The
Panama canal, if practicable to con-
struct," continued De Franco, "would
be like the Suez canal, only useful to
steam vessels, because it is in n region
of calms, and sailing vessels would be
delayed for weeks in reaching or leav-
ing it. The Nicaragua route is not CT
that region. 1t would be folly to con-
struct canal for steamers only, when
there is better route available for
both sail and steam vessels, and when
the great bulk of the worlds CONNER
cial marine is in sailing vessels" De
Franco said: "Grant would certainly
accept the presidency of the canal, and
most likely would visit Nicaragua dur.
ing his winter tour. The Nicaragua
people are SO clamorous for the cana
that if there was no other way Of get
ting it they would demand annexation
to the United States. The Panama
railroad interest is, of course, opposed
to it. That company has contrac
with the De Lesseps canal company b,
which the latter is to take its road OF
completion of the canal, and pay four
teen million dollars for it. AS th,
road only cost seven million, this is ;
good bargain, but in addition, the com
pany is to be given stock in the cana
to the amount of forty million francs
In general way, l suppose, the rail
way influence of the United States will
be opposed to our enterprise, as it is t.
all plans for water carriage. 1 hope
however, to succeed in interesting Van
derbilt in a route where his father wa
one of the pioneers.n
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-05

Eau Claire, Wis, Dec. Am explo-
sion took place in the Eau Claire lum-
ber company's planning mill on Monday
evening, which resulted in killing the
engineer, Haskins; the fireman, Hos
pin, and a teamster named Gallagher.
The bodies were much mutilated, and
hardly recognizable Five or six more
men who were standing in the vicinity
at the time of the occurrence were
slightly injured.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-05

Hudson, N. Y, Dec. 4.-John Thom-
as (colored) last night entered the resi-
dence of Ransom Losee, farmer, three
miles from Coxsackie, and demanded
money. Failing in his demand, Thomas
shot Losee. A scufiie ensued, and the
negro escaped, but was subsequently
arrested and placed in the Catskill Jail.
Losee's wounds are regarded as fatal.
A mob threatens to break the jail and
lynch the negro. Military protection
has been called for.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-05
CONGRESSIONAL.
FOURTH DAY OF THE SESSION
The Currency Question an Important
Subject In Both Houses
A Woman Suffrage
Committee.


Washington, Dec. A number ol
private bills were introduced; also 4
bill by Mr.! Morrill, to facilitate the
funding Of the national debt.
Mr.. Carpenter offered resolution
declaring that resumption, the circula
tim of gold, silver and greenbacks as
lawful money, and the expectation that
the finances would not be disturbed by
precipitate legislation, had been followed
by revived industry and general pros
perity; that the successful conduct Of
business depended ON stable financial
policy, and that therefore, in the opin-
ion of the senate, any legislation during
the present session materially changing
the existing system of finance would be
inexpedient.
The vice president laid before the
senate communication from the Sec
retary of war, transmitting a letter
from Col. Gibbs, Seventh infantry,
calling attention to the fact that the
citizen volunteers, who participated in
the battle of the Big Horn, have not
been remunerated for their services,
and that no provision has been made
for the widows and orphans of those
who were killed there, and recommend
ing action on the matter. Referred.
Bills introduced and referred:
BY Mr.. Paddock, bill to provide for
the sale of the remainder of the reser-
vation of the confederated Otoe and
Missouri tribes of Indians in Nebraska
and Kansas
By Mr.. Plumb, a bill to make an ad-
dititional article of war prohibiting
gambling by the officers and soldiers,
in the post stores.
Davis West Va.) offered resolu-
tion calling on the secretary of the
treasury for tabulated statement,
showing the amount paid in each fiscal
year from '66 to 10, inclusive for claims
growing out of the late war. Laid on
the table and ordered printed.
Mr.. Carpenter offered a resolution
requesting the president to transmit to
the senate any correspondence between
the department of state and any for
eign government. since February, '79,
respecting a ship canal across the 18TH
mus between North and South Amer
lea. Laid on the table and ordered
printed.
After short executive session the
senate adjourned till Monday.
HArGE
Washington, Dec. Among the
bills and resolutions introduced and re-
ferred this morning, was one by Mr..
Gillette, declaring that congress is not
only opposed to any reduction in the
volume of U. S. legal tender notes, but,
on the contrary, is in favor of substi-
tuting greenbacks for national hank
notes, and that it is in favor of the free
and unrestricted coinage of the 412t
grains silver dollar.
The house committee on rules au-
thorized Representative Frye to report
a resolution for the creation of nine
members to whom shall be referred all
matters introduced in the house which
relate to the subject of woman suffrage.
The house went into a committee of
the whole for the purpose of distribut-
. ing the presidents message.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-05

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 4.-W. A. Hui.
bert was reelected president of the
League base ball association. The
association have adopted the present
prices of admission, the same ball and
the same schedule as last season. Eight
balls instead of nine will be called
hereafter, and a foul ball will remain in
force. IT
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-05

New York, Dec. 4.-Senator Jones
was interviewed here to-day on vari-
ETY. Of subjects. Among other opinions
expressed, the senator thinks the Lead
vile mines far surpass the bonanzas of
the Comstock lode in its palmiest days.
There is more mineral in sight now
there than at any one time in the bo-
nanzas. I say this on my experience
and judgment as an old miner and ON
personal investigation.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-05
Gathering of Tips at Nenagh.

London, Dec. "A land meeting
was held yesterday at Nenagh, county
Tipperary, at which three thousand
persons were present. Edward Dwyer
Gray and Patrick James Smith, home
rule members of parliament, We're
among the speakers. Resolutions
were passed calling Tor abatement of
rents and for peasant proprietary.