The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-06
NEWS BREvITIEs.
picked Up Here. and There by a
Leader" Reporter.


Dunn's hearing will be had this after
noon at O'Clock.
DIR. Barkwell, being skillful marks
man, ought to be able to "teach the
young idea how to shoot"
1t is now in order for the There's
Defender to assail the rightful author
tiles for arresting the Chinese thieves
yesterday.
The There's Defender, around the
corner, was made the subject Of much
unfavorable comment ON Sabbath and
yesterday.
The city and county officials are after
the Missourian. He now sleeps with
one eye open, and keeps q cannon under
his pillow.
The ladies of the Baptist church
contemplate having a strawberry fes-
tiyal this week, of which time and
place, due notice will be given.
The lecture by Gov. Hoyt, in the A.
M. E. church, will take place on Thurs
day night. May 8, instead of Wednes-
day, May Z, as heretofore announced in
the press.
President Hayes compliments our
secretary, Col. A. Worth Spates, by
sending him handsome copy of his
recent message, vetoing the army bill,
bearing his endorsement.
Ladies' and others who intend beauti-
flying their homes with plants and fow-
ers, should read the advertisement of
the Knox fruit farm and nurseries, on
our second page, this morning. Twen-
ty plants for one dollar are offered.
A brief session of the district court
was held yesterday, and the case of
the First National bank VS.. o. II.
Holmes taken into consideration. De-
fault was taken, and the matter referred
to the master in chancery to take tes-
timony.
The Missourian says as he is not
going to stay here, he "don't care a
-" who he makes mad, nor what the
people think of him. That is why he
Is trying to make it hot" for Schnit-
ger, Draper, Fisher, Bean, Talbot,
Thomason, Curran, ct al.
1t is painful to note that among the
last words of the Sun to the people of
Cheyenne should be those of apology
for garrotting and robbery. Its dying
hours ought to be soothed by the con-
ISOLATION and remembrance Of praise
worthy acts, instead Of deeds which
will render 1t infamous even in death.
The Thieres' Defender will probably
try to "crawfsh" this morning in re-
gard to its Sunday morning sermon in
defense of thieves. Oh shame, shame!
The There's Defender has new
ticket for 1880: The editor for presi-
dent, the "Barnum Of the West'' for
vice president; and, IL elected, Harry
Clifton, who knows how to look after
the money, will be made secretary of
the treasury in the cabinet.
The Ladies' reading room associa-
tion are now arranging for a monster
music and literary entertainment for
the benefit Of their meritorious enter
PRISE, to be held probably in the new
Dramatic theatre. The best talent of
Cheyenne will assist, and amongst
other attractions will be an able
address by Hon. A. Worth Spates, sec
retary of the territory, who is known
throughout the country as an eloquent
speaker, being highly endorsed by the
press Of the leading cities.
Very fine specimens of ore are being
brought to this city daily by prospect
ors from Me mountains northwest of
Cheyenne. Mr.. Henry Sturth showed
us yesterday good specimen of silver
bearing rock of lode he discovered
near the headwaters of Horse creek;
Mr.. Harry Yount, the celebrated guide
and hunter, has number of very good
looking specimens which he brought
from Laramie Peak. and another fine
piece of quartz was left at the Inter
Ocean hotel yesterday, by prospector
who came in from the Silver Crown
mining district. Thus the good work
progresses.
County Commissioners Meeting.