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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01
Massacre Before Surrender.

Martinsburg, May 30.-There is ex-
citing news from the Tugela frontier
near Helmakaar On the 18th of May
great battle took place at point be-
tween Thingpost and Sanhawalla. A
powerful Zulu chief named Matcora,
with all his people, numbering some
thousands, had resolved to surrender to
the British. He was joined by Dabal
Manizi, Cetewayo's brother, who COM
manded the Zulus at Gingiholovo, and
remnant of that army, its chiefs hav-
ing kept away from Cetewayo since
their defeat through fear. When near
ing Thingpost they were unexpectedly
interrupted by q powerful force, sup
posed to be commanded by Cetewayo,
coming from the northward. A fear
full conflict ensued, resulting in great
slaughter Of the Zulus who wished to
surrender, and they were dispersed and
driven back. Matcora escaped. 1t is
reported that Dabal Manzi was killed.
Cetewayo is elated with his success.
He is apparently learning that Lord
Chelmsford's columns have made for
ward movement, as he has taken n
strong position at the forks of the White
Umvelosi and awaits the Bratish.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01

New York, May 31.-The decision Of
the inter-oceanic congress was unfa-
vorably regarded by nearly the entire
city press, which this morning devotes
much space to the subject.
The Herald says of the congress:
Nearlyhalf of its members were French
men, many being deputies IN the assem-
bly, or delegates from the chambers of
commerce in the great cities of France.
They are doubtless patriotic citizens,
shareholders in the Suez canal compa-
ny and unexceptionable as promoters Of
any enterprise purely French or purely
European. There were also present,
as delegates, Chinese, Portuguese,
Swiss, Swedish and Norwegian diplo-
matists, who may be credited with the
best intentions but who might be safe
ly trusted to cast their votes on the
popular side. 1t is invidious to in
quire what right these gentlemen had
to participate In the selection of the
canal route across the American
isthmus.
The Bulletin discredits the sincerity
of the chief promoters of the plan
adopted, and quotes from the Paris
correspondent of the London World
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01
Careless Shooting.

Minneapolis, MINI, May 31.-O. H.
Chance was brought down from Month
cello to-day and lodged in Hennepin
county jail, charged with having shot a
girl on Sunday last. During the even
ing several mischievous boys were an
noying Chance by knocking at his front
door, and he rushed to the door and,
revolver in hand, fired at some one he
supposed to be implicated in the matter.
Instead thereof the bullet took effect in
the person of Miss Lizzie Hotten, who
was passing at the time, striking her
arm and lodging in the breast. produc-
ing very dangerous wound. The
community was greatly excited over
this piece of recklessness, and lynching
was limited at, but wise council pre-
vailed, and he was arrested and bound
over for trial Chance is a young man,
a graduate of the st. Cloud normal
school, and had recently opened law
Office in Monticello.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01
ELECTRIC EXTRACTS.

The amount of bullion which went
into the Bank of England yesterday on
balance, was e50,O00.
The subscriptions to the per cent.
fefunding certificates since Thursdays
report. amount 10 s33, ,s74, ,070.
Gen. Gourko, governor general at St.
fetersburg, has issued an order placing
restrictions upon the purchase and sale
Of strong poisons.
The members Of the joint democratic
caucus committees of the senate and
house at Washington had long pri-
sate session on yesterday.
Nine thousand dollars were sub
scrlbed last night at the Catholic
bishops meeting at New York In aid of
NE colonization society.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01

Belleville, Iowa, May 31.-A sensa-
tional affair occurred at Walnut Hill
cemetery, near this city, to-day, during
the funeral ceremonies attendant upon
the burial of Miss Katherine Agnes
German, young lady aged 81 years,
whose death from consumption occurred
on Tuesday. Miss German, who was
devoted member of the Catholic church,
recently decided farm valued at $4,000
to the church for the purpose of erect
ing an orphan asylum in this city. Her
relatives were opposed to her doing this,
and tried to prevent the conveyance of
the property. Failing, they got the
idea that undue influences had been
brought to bear, and to-day, during the
funeral exercises at the grave, Mrs.
Germain, the mother of the dead girl,
gave vent to her feelings in the matter
by abusing Father Hinssen, the otficiat-
ing priest, calling him thief, and even
going so far as to strike him over the
head with her parasol. The scandalous
affair was only ended by friends of the
excited woman leading her away.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01

the following: Certain drawing rooms
of Paris are now perfect nests of stock
jobbing and intrigue on behalf Of one
of the projects, which, though it may
not result in the union of the two
oceans, may reasonably be expected to
yield diamonds for good many women
and snug offices for good many men.
The idea makes very strong appeals to
patriotic sentiments. There is gene
raj feeling that it can be done and that
France ought to do it.
The Bulletin thinks the canal is de-
manded by American commercial inter-
ests. In fact, that the proposed water
route through the isthmus must operate
in its relations to the commerce of the
Pacific, quite as effectively as the Erie
canal has operated on smaller scale,
to restrain what would otherwise be
the all but absolute power of colossal
railroad corporations.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01
HERDED ITEMS.
coRRALLED IN THE PRESS.
Assisting Irish Immigrants-Cetewayo
Slaughters his Own Subjects
Many Casualties
General News.


New York, May 31.-At meeting
of prominent Irish Catholic citizens to-
night, Bishop Spalding, of Peoria, and
Ireland, of st. Paul, with the consent
of Cardinal McCloskey, made speeches
favoring scheme to organize stock
company to be known as the Irish
Catholic Colonization Association of the
United States" with capital of $780,
900 in shares of 500 each. Glowing
accounts were given of the success and
prosperity of several colonies already es-
tablished. Fourteen thousand dollars
worth ofStock have already been sub
scribed for in Chicago and one thou
sand dollars worth was taken by those
in attendance at to-night's meeting.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01
Parry Wins the Match.

Chicago, May 31.-The walking
match was finished shortly before II
o'clock The following is the result:
Geo. Parry, 26S miles; John Dobler,
alias Dolan, 265; Banks, 254; Sherry,
243. Parry gets the belt and 81 900;
Dobler $500, Banks $3.50, and Sherry
$3.50. A protest was entered in behalf
Of Dobler, that PARIS trainer walked
with him, but there is no probability
that it Will be entertained. Trouble
was threatened early in the evening by
Dobler's friends, but the match was
quiet and orderly at the close. George
Guyon has already challenged the win
ner, and it is understood that O'Leary
will contest the right of Parr TO hold
the belt, in match to be made at an
early date.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01

London, May 31.-The lord justices
of appeal have revised the decision of
the British chancery court, rendered
April oath, in the suit between the
bondholders of the National Bolivian
navigation company, of the United
States, and the contractors for building
the Madeira & Marmora railway, in
volving the sum of 100000. After
the deduction of litigation it will be
distributed among the bondholders.
The nominal value of the bonds is Gl,
650,OOO. The respondents will now
carry the case to the house of lords.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01

New York, 31.-Wm. L. Morrell, of
Forty-fourth street, South Brooklyn,
quarreled tonight with VIM. II.
Albright, of % Governor street, New
York, in an open car of the Brooklyn
city railroad. Morrell was knocked off
the car and falling on the rails, was
mangled terribly by the wheels of the
motor He was brought to his resi-
dence in dying condition. Albright
and the conductor and the engineer
were arrested.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01

Cincinnati, May 3l.-Reuben r.
Springer authorizes positive contra
diction of the stories that there is trou-
BILE between Theodore Thomas and Geo.
Ward Nichols, in the management of
the Cincinnati college of music. Mr..
Springer was alarmed by these reports,
when in New York, and on returning,
made thorough investigation. He
states that the college is prosperous and
the gentlemen named are acting in har-
mony for its welfare.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01
Burglarious Tramps.

st. Paul, MINI, May 31.-At Man
kato last night between II and 3 O'Clock,
tramps broke into the hotels and a
grocery store, breaking open the door
in each case with chisel. At the
latter place the proprietor was alarmed,
and, pursuing the thieves, he fired
two shots, they returning with five
shots, none of which took effect. 1t is
believed, however, that one of the
tramps was hit They only secured S24
in money and a watch. No arrests
have been made yet.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01
Progress of tn. Ex.Presidsnt.

Washington, May 31.-Deinite in
formation from Gen. Grants party is
to the effect that he will take the last
steamer in June from Japan, which will
bring him to San Francisco not far
from the first of August. After look
ing around California the general has
decided to spend some time about Ore
gon, and at various posts in that region
where he was stationed in his earlier
army days. As has already been stated,
he is also very desirous of making an
extended tour in Mexico.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01
Gotham Gambling,

New York. May 3l.-The regular
American jockey club spring meeting
began at Jerome Park to-day.
First race, all ages, mile, Bonnie
Wood won; Urna second; time 1:1S.
Second race, II miles, Ferida won;
Gen. Phillips second; time 2:12a.
Third race, mile, Dan Sparkling won;
Spendthrift second; time 1:4S.
Fourth race, mile, Sensation won;
Ethel second; time 0:50.
The last was selling race, mil.eand
a iurlong, Baton Rouge won; balance
all second; time 2:024.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01

London, May 30.-The latest news
from Zululand is that the bridge across
the Tubela is now available for light
transport.
Col. Pearson, who has been suffering
from fever, is better.
Sickness from sunstroke prevails.
The Beers in Transvaal are quieting
down.
Col. Creelock's column have had
some skirmishing with unimportant re-
suits.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01
Paroles Victory.

London, May 31.--In the race for
the gold cup, Primrose and Parole ulti-
mately led until fairly In the line for
home when Primrose was beaten and
Parole getting the best of Alchemist,
won cleverly by half length, Primrose
coming in bad third. The value of
the stakesis S42, 900 dollars The Sports
man says with Paroles victory, for
eign horses may bid farewell to any al
lowance in weight for the age cups.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01

Spencer. Ind, May 31.-A stabbing
affray occurred near here to-day, in
which VIM. Shelborn stabbed his father
in-law, John Franklin, three times in
the left side, which will probably prove
fatal. 1t is alleged that Shelborn, un-
der the influence Of liquor, went home
and quarreled with the family, result
ing as above.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01

Antwerp, May -Bismarck's note,
inviting the cities of Hamburg and
Bremen to surrender their privileges
as free ports, and associate themselves
with the imperial fiscal system, is
couched in such terms as to leave no
choice between submission and a cer-
tanty of compulsion.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01
THE VERY LATEST.
NEWS FROM ALL SECTIONS.
Hurrah for Hayes-The Confederate
Back-Down-Destru Fire
in Utah-Prosperous
Parry -E,c.
Surrendered to Hayes.

Washington, May 3l.-The joint
democratic caucus committee to-day,
agreed to recommend the passage of
the legislative, executive and judicial
army appropriation bills, divested of
all riders, except the provision that no
part of the money thus appropriated
shall be used in the payment of super
visors or deputy marshals of elections,
and that troops shall not be used for
police purposes at the polls.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01

Elkhart, Ind, May 31.-In the 2:19
class to-day Bonesetter won three heats
and trotted a dead heat with Elsir
Good. The latter was second and
Ethel third; Monroe, Chief, Loafer
John II, and Cozette following. Time
2:25, 2:26, 2:2S.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01
Moneu and Stock Marks,s

11VTttH UHt tolUch 4uUThttS.
New York, May 3l.--Silver-bars,
113 greenbacks.
Silver Coin-49s discount.
Money-easy at 395.
Governments-strong.
Stocks Firmer.
Western Union, 1l4t; quicksilver, 143 !;
Pacific, lot; Mariposa, 81; Wells-Fargo,
973; New York Central, 1l9a; Erie, ,274;
Panama, 14S; Union Pacific, 73i; U. T.
bonds, 1l2a; Central Pacific bonds, 112i;
Sutro Tunnel, Al.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01
That chilian Victory.

London, May 31.-The STANDARD has
information that the Gillian wooden
vessel, Covadonga, was not sunk in the
fight of Iquique, as reported. Orders
have been telegraphed for the greater
part of the British squadron to assem-
BILE on the coasts Of Chill and Peru.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01
Grain Market.

Chicago, May Wheat 1ols cash
June; 98a July.
Corn-35.
Whiskey, 103.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01

Detroit, Mich, May 31.-Forest fires
are raging in the vicinity of Hornsville
this afternoon. The fire caught in the
roll ways of R. A. Alger & Co., con-
tanning some ten million feet of pine
logs, and will probably destroy about
three million feet.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01

London, May William Henry
Punchari, partner in the engineering
firm Of Clark & Punchard, who has
been connected with Baron Grant in
boating the disastrous Lisbon tramway
company. has failed. Liabilities e90O,-
mn
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01
Half Million Holocaust.

Salt Lake, May 3l.-This morning a
fire broke out at Silver Reef, Utah, con-
suming all the business houses on the
west side of Main street, and some
twenty residences. The loss is esti-
mated to be half million dollars.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01
Decorators Injured.

New York, May 31.-Dispatches
from the east and north show that
Decoration Day had very general and
affectionats observance. At Lancaster,
Penn, platform broke down, and two
persons were seriously and four others
slightly injured.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01

Catania, Italy, May 3l.-Fresh era
ters have opened on Mount Etna,
endangering the Blanca villa, Randaz-
"a and Castigliome. Clouds of ashes
overhapg Piedmont, which is almost in
total darkness.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01
Accidentally Killed.

Wilmington, DEL, May 3i.-Col.
Richard II. Rowe, a member of the city
council here, was fatally shot this after
noon by the accidental discharge of a
pistol by Hugh Dugan, a saloon keeper
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01

Count Schouvaloff has been advised,
on account Of Ill health, to pass the
summer in st. Petersburg, free from
the cares Of state business.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01

Alexander, Egypt, May 3l.--It is
semi-ohicially stated that the khedive
will accept.the nomination of the Euro
pean controllers with extended powers.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-01

Columbus, Ohio, May 3l.-Miss Eva
Williams, aged IA, and Miss Emma
Davis, aged 13, were drowned tonight
while bathing in the Olentangy river
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St. Landry democrat., 1879-07-12
A Hoax which Worked Well,

One of tile cleve~est hoaxes ever per-
petrated, was one invented by Swift,
and intended for the public good. He
caused to be printed circulated some
: last words y OF a street robber named
Elist0n, pnrporting to have been written
shortly before his execution, in which
the condemned thief was made to say
Now as | am dying man, | have
done something Which may he of good
nse to the public. / have left with an
honest mantle only honest man I was
ever acquainted with-the names Of all
my wicked brethren, the places of their
abode, with a short account of the chief
crimes they have committed in many
OF which [ have been their accomplice,
and heard the rest from their own
mouths. have likewise set down the
names OF those we call our settlers, of
the wicked houses we frequent, and all
OF those who receive and buy our stolen
goods. | have solemnly charged this
this honest man, and have received his
promise upon oath, that whenever he
hears OF any rogue to be tried for rob-
perry or house breaking, he will look
into his list, and if he finds the name
there OF the thief concerned, to send the
whole paper to the government. Of
TINS here give my companions fair and
pnollc warning, and hope they will take
IT," We are told the Deans ruse snc-
ceeded so we'll that the street robberies
We're Tor many years after few and far
between.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-07-12

A NAUGHTY MAN AND A NICE Girl
a friend Of mine, coming from New
York lately, was a fellow passanger
Wltha Yankee who never by any chance.
except when he was eating or SLEEPING
mad cigar out OF his mouth. 81 have
seen good many smokers" said NV
friend to this individual. sbut / never
saw such an ineurable chimney as Won
are" Yes" was the reply, Il am fond
OF nay HaVana;I can't live without nv
Havana, and / have left instructions
that one is to be putinto my coffin when
| die" "And," interiected another
Yankee of the party, Il guess Won won't
have to go far for a light, anyhoWr,
This anecdote being repeated in the
presence Of two specimens Of the rising
female generation, one evidently eninV. :
ed it, but the other looked very solemn
indeed. When they got together ont If +
the room she Of the serious turn of mind
said to her companion. aThat was a y
very naughty tale that your uncle told
| know that there are all sorts of nice
things in Heaven, but | am sure there
are no cigar-lights there.n Arightmind
ed child. d.that.-l Whitehall Review.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-07-12

The Nichols Funding Board have SOL
emnly proceeded for two years in the
process of funding, issuing bonds signed
by Gov. Francis T. Nichols and bear
ing the seal Of the State.
We have not recited these acts OF the
legislative, executive aud judicial depart
ments of the government, and OF party
conventions, to establish the legality of
the bondnolders' contract, but to show
that the Democratic party the people,
and the press of this State, have by a
series of public acts declared their acqui-
escence in the face of the debt, and have
pledged the party and the people to up
hold the public faith, and that the State
and the party are bound to pay to the
extent that our impoverished condition
will permit.
No refinement of legal quibbling can
relieve US of this responsibility in the
estimation of minded men 7 through
out the country, because we deliberately
changed our party policy, and it was up
on Democratic pledges, and not upon
Republican ldrs, that a large number OF
our creditors acquired our bonds.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-07-12
A Romantic Story.
HOW TWO MEDICAL STUDENTS STItOFE
FOR AND WON TIE HAND OF THE SAME
LADY.

LADY.

The following very romantic story is
but the substance, of what happened il
our own city many years ago. The
characters that appear as principals have
passed away, but their descendants ye'
live among US and occupy honorable po
sitions in society. Two young men who
had passed through college and gradua
ted with honor were studying medicine
They were fast friends and were almost
inseparable. They entered society to.
gether and were well received in the
best houses. They were together one
evening at u reception in one of the
wealthiest mansions of the city, when 4
new star appeared in the person Of q
niece of the hostess, who had come from
Massachusetts. She was handsome, and
reports agree in saying that she was rs
good as she was pretty. Both the medi-
cal students were smitten, and for the
first time in their lives feeling of es-
arrangement came between them. The
natures of the two young men were
essentially different. One was frank
and open as the day, while the Other
was taciturn and reserved. Both paid
court to the lady, but she soon made a
choice for the more frank character,
and they became engaged. The de-
feated suitor seemed to bear his dis
appointment resignedly. In time the
lady went home, and the successful
suitor went abroad to complete his
studies. While abroad letters were
received by the girl concerning her
lover which created the feeling that he
was false to her, and finally one
came to her in his own hand writing
bidding her farewell, and stating
lscf hn oh fo -
OF rank. This proved almost a DEATH
and sought in every way to conceal the
traces of grief. The defeated suitor
was at hand and again proffered his
homage, and finally in fit of pique
she married him. Had this been the
fesale of the story there would have
been no romance. 1t was not long after
the wedding before the lover returned
He could not be made to believe that
the one he loved was false by nature
He reasoned that there was cause for
change, and like sensible man, he COM
menced the task of unraveling the mys-
terry. After much trouble he obtained
an interview with the wife in the alb
sense Of her husband, and as an answer
to his upbraidings she showed him the
letter OF renunciation. She was happier
than she had been in many days when
she learned that the letter was u for
gerry, and that the lover had always
been true to her. She at once renounced
her husband, and soon opportunity Of
fered and she procured a divorce and
was united to her first aud only love.
The husband and wife settled down in
this city, and here he enjoyed a long
and successful career, and when he died,
full OF years and honors, he was sur
false friend, who by his wicked machin-
ations had wrought so much sorrow,
removed to Lansingburg, where he be-
came q physician of note. He after
wards remarked, and bis posterity to-
day occupy honored positions in the
State: In two family Bibles in this
city the marriages are recorded among
the archives.