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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23
A BIG STRIKE
INAuGuRATED IN ST. LOUIS.
The coopers, Monlders, Conductors
and Drivers in the van-others
Ready-Business Out
look Bad.

ST. Louis, Aug. pa very strong
disposition to strike for higher wages
manifested itself among the mechanics
and some classes of laborers here dur
ing the past few weeks. The coopers'
strike of more than month ago is not
yet arranged. The action Of the cigar
makers two or three days ago has be-
come SO general that nearly all the
members of that craft have stopped
work, and quite number of the man
ufacturers have agreed to pay the ad-
vance asked.
Yesterday there was a movement
among the stove moulders for an in
crease Of Is per cent. This has been
refused by most of the foundry proprie-'
tors, and nearly all the stove moulders
in the city stopped work to-day.
The street car conductors and driy-
era have now got the fever to some ex-
tent, but they have determined upon
no plan as yet. They don't want more
pay, but a less number of working
hours. They now average about fifteen
hours.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23
FIGHTING FOR BREAD.

Dsplorable State of Affairs at Quebec.
Washington, Aug. 22.-The United
States consul at Quebec says that
i've and a half millions of capital have
been blotted out by the failure Of the
Consolidated Exchange and Vile
Marie banks, besides the loss to deposi.
tors and bill holders of about half a
million more. But worse than all is
the condition of the working classes.
During the past winter there was
scarcely any employment, and it is esti-
mated that there is not less than 1000
workingmen at present out Of employ
ment in Quebec and suburbs. The
controversies about the distribution of
the small amount of work to be done.
eliminated in the riot of the 18th inst.
1t is entirelya question of bread, and
as repression does not feed the hungry,
the situation is anything but agreeable.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23
CANAL cAVIL.
Nathan Appleton says the Work Win
Go On.

Nathan Appleton says the Work Will
Go On.
New York, Aug. %. Nathan Ap-
pleton, who arrived yesterday, was in
terviewed by 4atimber of reporters, to
whom he said: "The canal company
has not yet been legally Incorporated,
for the French law makes that slow
process, but am the representative Of
body who will form an active part Of
the company, and 1 am assured by De
Lesseps that he will present my nameto
the company, when formed forelection,
as its American agent. We believe
American opposition comes from igno-
rance, hence will lecture on the SUBJ
ject and consult capitalists. Most of
the capital will come from France, and
I don't see how the national govern
ment of this country can interfere, or
any reason for its doing so. In many
respects work will be essentially
an American one. The principal offices
will be in New York. The work will
be carried on from here and much of
the profit will be derived here from
the mere construction. Finance alone
will centre in France"
Mr.. Appleton was much astonished
to hear that while he was at sea,
De Lesseps had closed the subscription
books in France, and abandoned the
scheme for the present. He was also
surprised that American agents had
not secured heavy American subscrip-
tions.
The Worlds editorial rather ridi-
cules Mr.. Appleton, and questions very
much If he represented anybody, even
De Lesseps. The World thinks Mr..
Appleton will have no difficulty in find
ing out what Americans think of the
scheme, and adds: "We don't see how
1t can ever be well or wise for the
United States to cooperate with De
Lesseps or with any other person in the
construction of canal to be under the
control of European directors and capt.
talists.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23

Memphis, Aug. 22.-No new cases
were reported to the board of health to
day.
Ten deaths have occurred since last
night.
The daily mail service over the Louis
vile & Nashville railroad was resumed
this morning.
Quarantine against the fever struck
Arkansas to-day. The sheriff Of Crit
tenden county, opposite Memphis,
issued an order threatening the arrest
and punishment of Memphians caught
inthe act of crossing the river.
The entire river front of that county
is closely policed by mounted and arm
ed forces by order of the governor of
Arkansas.
A telegram received this morning
from the very highest authority says
that yellow fever is spreading in New
Orleans.
New Orleans: DR.. Herrick, secretary
of the board of health, says: yellow
fever is not spreading here; only two
cases have occurred since July 29th. y
Three cases were reported to the board
yesterday. They occurred in the same
quarter of the city as the first case, in
the vicinity Of Constance street.
Memphis: Nine cases in all were re-
ported to the board of health to-day,
four of whom are colored. One death.
Washington: DIR. Craft, at New Or
leans, telegraphs that the location of
the new cases of yellow fever is at 233
Dumaine street, and is probably the
result Of infection from the first cases
on Constance street. Another case
was reported this morning at ATT Con-
stance street The patient has been
removed.
Private advices from Starkville, Mis-
sissippi, report four cases of yellow
fever there, being attributed to the ref
ugees from this city. The national
board of health have sent an agent to
investigate.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23
FOREIGN FLASHES.

London: Two thousand chain makers
have struck at Stowbridge.
There was a demonstration yesterday
of 1900 unemployed laborers in Glas-
gov.
Paris: A large fire in Bordeaux yes
terday destroyed fifteen buildings. The
loss is estimated at 1900, 900 francs.
Pesth: Herr Tisza will unite with
Prince Bismarck in endeayoring to
effect the reinstatement of Count An
drassy.
London: An Arcaychon, France, dis
patch states that King Alfonzo has ar
rived there. He met with warm re-
ception.
Berlin: Germany insists on the legal
recognition of the land purchases in the
Fiji islands hitherto refused by the
colonial authorities.
Paris: The stock of American eagles
in the bank of France is exhausted,
and further shipment will be made in
bars and napoleons. Money offerings at
short date still continue to glut the
market.
Paris: The Republiq,te Francaise
states that the powers have sent some
thing like an ultimatum to the porte,
giving 48 hours to fix the date of the
first meeting Of Ottaman and Greek
plenipotentiaries.
st. Petersburg: Semi-official news
papers state that Gen. Lazareff, COM
mander of the expedition towards
Memo, has been ordered to confine his
occupation to the right side Of the
Attret river, between Persia and Rus
sia.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23
MARKETS sBYTELEqRAPH


Chicago. Aug. 22.-Cattle receipts,
$500; shipments, 2,20O; exports plenty;
only fairly active, at s4.s5@5.2O; ship
ping firm and shade stronger; fair to
good steers, 4.2094.50; stockers, 2.4o9
2.7o; feeders, 2.s0(93.10; western cattle
steady, but fairly active, the best
grades a shade firmer; common stock
slow, though grass Texans steady at
2.10@2.85. Sheep receipts, 400; weak,
tending lower; exports, 4@i 20; butch
ers', 2.60@3.70; lambs, 1.50(92; closed
weak; prospects not fattering.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23
England Interested in American Cattle.

England Interested in American Cattle.
London, Aug. 22.-The DAILY Netus
says it understands that the object of
the visit Of Messrs. Read and Pell to
America is to inquire as to the amount
Of live stock and meat which the
United States and Canada can export
during the next four years, and the
cost at which animal food can be pro-
duced upon the American continent.
Another voyage will be made next
year to pursue inquiry into the produc-
tion of wheat and other crops.
Liverpool: The injury done the grow
ing crops in many districts during the
past few days is to great extent ir-
reparable.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23

st. Albans, VT, Aug. 22.-An Inn
portant meeting of railway freight
managers was held here to-day. Rep
resentatives of the Central Vermont,
Grand Trunk, Chicago & Lake Huron,
Flint & Pere, Marquette, and the Lou
isyille, New Albany and Chicago roads
were present. The through freight
traffic by the Great Eastern line, was
discussed and important action taken,
which for the present is withheld from
the public.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23
The -Four Per Cents.

New York, Aug. 22.-The Times says
that all but about five millions of the
four per cent. certificates have found
their way back to Washington, been
cancelled, and have disappeared for
ever. 1t was expected that these GER
tincates would furnish investment for
a certain amount of the savings of
working people, but the experiment did
not succeed. The only success which
it had was to enable a few persons to
get four per cent. bonds at nearly par,
and larger number to get a slight pre-
MUM on certificates obtained from the
government agents.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23
From Zululand.

London, Aug. 22.-Sir Garnet VOL
sely telegraphs as follows:
Five thousand Swazies are ready to
attack Cetewayo, and the number will
be increased to ten thousand before en-
tering Zululand.
British operations with these or
another composite force coming from
the direction of Lunenberg, should
either capture Cetewayo or drive him
towards Col. Clarke and the col
umn which is moving from the
southwark. There have been further
submissions of the Zulus.
A special despatch says a successful
Zulu raid is reported from Utrecht.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23
Russian Justice.

Warsaw, Poland, Aug. 22.-The
court martial has condemned two peas
ants to four years hard labor in the ST.
berian mines for opposing demarca-
tion of their plots of ground, and six
others to various terms of exile or i'm
pIisonment for the same offense.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 22.-Three of
the five male nihilists sentenced by the
military tribunal at Odessa to be
hanged were to be executed at 10 o'clock
this morning.
The woman sentenced to exile in ST.
IBERIA is only 10 years old.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23
SOLDIERS REUNION.

The Boys in Blue of the Northwest
Fight Their Battles Der Again.
Aurora, ILL.,, Aug. 22.-The three
days. encampment of the reunion of
soldiers of the northwestern states has
been great affair. Some $4,000 peo-
pie have been here, including some Of
the most notable public men in the
state. Gen. Sheridan's arrival to-day
especially created great enthusiasm.
The sham battle this afternoon, in
which rebel fort was stormed, was
most entertaining exhibition of mill
tary strategy and force,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23

London, Aug. 22.-The Standards
correspondent at Hendaye telegraphs
that the Chinese legation, which came
to Spain to make treaty in relation to
Coolie traffic, have left the country.
The Chinese consuls for Havana and
Porto Rico will leave in short time
for their posts. The legation will start
for Peru and Mexico in few weeks, to
negotiate with regard to Coolie immi-
grafton.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23

Philadelphia, Aug. 22.-The wool
market is in improved demand, and
prices firmer, but not quotably higher.
Colorado fine and medium, 22(a25c;
do coarse for carpets, 17@1sc; extra
and merino. pulled, 35@ SIC; No. and
superior pulled 32@35c; Texas fine and
medium, 1s(a a2sc; coarse, 14C917c.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23
St. Louis Cattle Market.

st. Louis, Aug. 22.-Cattle receipts.
600; in fair demand, but scarce, and
therefore dull; good to choice shipping
would bring 4.S0(95; grass Texans and
Indians, 2.5093.75. Sheep receipts,
500; steady, and good demand for fair
to good at 2.7593.60; choice to faucy,
3.6O(d4.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23

New York, Aug. 22.-The treasurer
OF the Brooklyn tabernacle has re-
signed, and Indications point to trouble
ahead. The debt of the tabernacle is
100000, and arrearages are due on
Talmage's salary. 1t is expected that
Talmage will sail for home on the goth
Of next month.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23

New Orleans, Aug. 22.-Eugene
Gardere (colored), formerly a member
of the legislature, and for some years
clerk in the postoffice, has been arrested,
charged with embezzling valuable let
ters; one firm alone claiming to have
lost 300 letters containing remittances.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23

San Francisco, Aug. PA dispatch
from Santa Rosa says that at Fisk's
mill, Sonora county, on Monday, tidal
wave washed three men and one woman
Into the ocean, and all were drowned. d.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23
Destructive Fires in Russ,,.

Berlin, Aug. 22.-The loss.of proper
ty in Russia by fires, in July alone, is
stated to be eight million, three thous-
and, three hundred and thirty-six rou-
bles. There was an enormous FIRE at
Batoum on the 9th instant.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23

Trouble Brewing Among the Peasantry.
st. Petersburg. Aug. 22.-Very seri-
GUS signs Of disturbance are observed
among the peasantry. The recent pro-
clamation affirming the permanence of
the present disposition of land is de-
signed to meet with grave and increas-
ing danger.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23
THE DEATH DROP.
A Criminal Hung While Singing .John
Browns Body.s

galveston, Aug. pa Ne,os special
from Austin, Texas, says that Taylor
AXE, convicted of rape, was hanged to-
day, in the presence of 1000 spectators,
mostly negroes He declared his inno-
cence in speech to the crowd. and
maintained composure until the black
cap was drawn, when he deferred the
hanging by various pretexts. The
drop fell while he sang '.John Browns
body" His neck was broken by the
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23
Quite Significant.

Paris, Aug. pa disturbance was
caused last night by the band at the
Palais Royal refusing to respond to
call from the crowd for the s'Marseil-
laise." A number of arrests were
made.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23
BRIEF TELEGRAMs.


Peoria: The distillers of the western
states are in convention at this place.
Philadelphia: Theodore McGuirk, ar
rested in Erie, has been fully commit
ted for the murder of James Heads in
1865.
Rehrbath, Del: The Surf house burned
early this morning. Sixty guests in
the house at the time escaped, but lost
their baggage.
Beloxi, Miss: A terrific storm pre-
vailed yesterday at the sea shore camp
grounds. The tabernacle and other
buildings were blown down. Only two
persons are reported hurt.
Washington: The cabinet to-day dis
cussed the question Of arrears Of PEN
sions to inmates of soldiers homes, but
laid the matter over to permit closer
investigation by the attorney general,
who Is inclined to the opinion that the
managerssof the homes should be Gus
todians of the funds.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-23
.First and only

a. First and only
GSrSteam Printing House
EJIn Wyoming.
All kinds Of Book and Job Printing
promptly executed at this office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-03
OCEAN PER1Is.
The Story Of the Burning Of a ship Al
Sea.

1t is a terrible story Of the peril of
ocean travel that comes from New Or
leans. OF sixty odd passengers on the
ship Nuevo Pajaro, which left Havana
for New York on the 10Th of October.
only seventeen live to tell the story OF
her wreck. The vessel was in mid
ocean--f fire broke out in the still
watches OF the night. The passengers
aroused from slumber remembered
that TIE cargo consisted in part of gun
powder, petroleum and other indam-
mable substances. A panic was newt
able. Many threw themselves with
out precaution upon the mercy of the
observation-disclosures sea. Others took to
the boats, only to find them upset or
dashed to pieces at first contact with
the waves. Others had the presence
OF mind to construct a rude raft and
on 1t escaped the peril Of the moment,
but encountered new dangers. The
few who remained on the vessel were
burned with the hulk before the ewes
OF the escaping people. OF the latter
some were swept from the raft by the
waves; others tell a prey to the sharks;
others, again, crazed by hunger and
anxiety, took their own lives Nau
tical romance points no horror that is
not matched in the ~sufferings of these
shipwreoked people. Hope itself was
dead to them when the lookout of a
steamer passing in the darkness caught
their cries Of distress. The captain
Of the Louisa H.-Voss is his name,
and he is an Northumberland il
worth while to lose a day to save a
life; lie waited for daylight, took the
unfortunates from the raft and cruised
around FOR twsnty-four hours in the
vain effort to find other victims of the
disaster. Seventeen lives are the
trophies of this man'sgood action. Bv
the side of his record how contempti-
Bile seems the character of the Fan
River captain who would not reverse
his engines to look for poor Lavinia
Roach, lest he should arrive a half
hour later in New York. We tell the
story over to emphasize the m~anliness
Of this English captain. The busy.
money-making world has need of such.
examples. 1t was no more than his
duty; but duty is not often more faith.
fully performed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-03
C%OURTLAND's VENDETTA.
W. II. Drake Kills the Murderer Of his
Brother.
Huntsville Independent, october 90.

Huntsville Independent, October 90.
The town of CORTLAND, Lawrence
county, was thrown into great CON
sternation, last Friday, by an encoun-
ter upon its streets between w. II.
Drake and John T. Hawkins. IN
which Hawkins met his death.
During last May, Frank Drake. 4
brother of j. NJ. Drake, was killed in
CORTLAND, by Hawkins, under cir.
cumstances which created the impres-
sion upon the minds Of a great manr
that the killing was murder. The
late grand jury for Lawrence county
at Moulton, failed, however, to find 4
true bill against Hawkins, according
to our information. Rumor has it
Eve Of course only give this as a ru
mor) that j. NJ. Drake swore solemn
ly at the time of his brothers death
that, if the law did not avenge Tho
deed, he would mete out vengence on
his own responsibility. At any rate
It is not denied by any one that the
killing OF Drake by Hawkins, LIST
spring, was the cause of his own
death. Hawkins had returned from
Moulton, Friday morning, whittier he
had gone, pending the hearing of his
case by the grand jury and he an
peared on the streets of Oourtland
He and j. NJ. Drake met each other
and began firing at once. Both were
wounded, when they closed and Drake
knocked Hawkins down with the butt
end of his pistol. Our informant told
US that alter Drake had Knocked
Hawkins down, he placed his foot on
his neck and planting the muzzle Of
the pistol against his temple sent the
avenging bullet crashing through his
brain. Hawkins died instantly and
Drake made his escape. Drake Is
thought to be very slightly wounded,
and there is q small reward-$250'
offered for him by Mrs. Coons.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-03
Falher Walsh,s Ntnloment.

The Father Mathew camp was dis
solved yesterday. 1t was established
this year on the 18th Of July and
afforded refuge to GEO persons. OF
these Two died Of the fever, and two
from other causes-tlree males and
one female. There were four births
in the camps-three males and one
female, The committee Of safety
furnished the camps from the end Of
July with any allowance of rations.
The last, a twelve days allowance Of
r%otions, were Issued on the 18th inst.
We also received during the last week
Of July 500 fromDr. Porter out Of the
committee fund. One hundred and
seventeen dollars were contributed by
our Father Mathew Society. Since |
took charge Of the camps, / received
as president Of the camps, and pastor
Of ~. Bridgets Church, the sum of
e3,l1I.O0 for the camps, for charitable
purposes, aud for our own mainten-
ance. In the meantime | have ex-
pended, or become responsible for. tho
lBmaumt % S52jG69, or for $4,000
mass than received.
WV WALSH
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-03

Vh'1ago Times.l
Mr.. John Sherman and Mr.. Samuel
Tiiden are, or until recently were, d.
rectors of the Fort Wayne Railroad
Company, now leased to the Pennsyl.
vania Central. Both attended a meet
ing Of the board, and Sherman tells
that Tilden showed no hostility, aud
therefore Sherman took him by the
hand as a man and q brother. Mr.,
Sherman says: "The principal bust
ness Of the meeting was to decide
whether we would not make some i'm
proyemcDts which had been long
needed. The total amount required
for them would be about one million
dollars. We had been much at a dis
advantage on account Of our depot
facilities at Chicago, and REQUIRED a
new depot there. expressed myself
favorable to tho expenditure. said
chat the times were undoubtedly bet
ter-that We had delayed making these
improvements on account Of the dull
times; but now that business was ex-
panding, | thought we ought TO do our
reasonable part toward the travelling
public aud for he-dignity of the road.
MI. Tilden, among others, expressed
the same views, aud we unanimously
resolved to mako the expenditure.
Mr.. Iilden was then appointed, with
me, to draw up the resolution. This
brought US together, He said. i
concede the propriety Of this matter.
Railroad business is better. Resapp.
ton has come Mr.. Tilden empha.
sized the word come in such a way
as to convey 10 MY mind the notion
that it had come Of itself. Yes. Mr.,
Tilden, answered, resumption has
come. My emphasis was a little dlf.
lcrent from his,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-03

A ladytraveling onAthe New York
Central road, the other day, lost her
sachel near Ilion. 1t contained $780,
600. A freight train came along
shortly after the passenger train, and
the conductor picked up the saehel
from the side Of the track and left it
with the agent at Ilion. 1t was re-
stored to the lady, who presented the
conductor with $500 for his honesty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-03

The subscription price Of the DAILY
PUBLIC LEDGER is IS per annum and
500 per month farlsss than one year. The
WEEKLY LEDGER is 81 per annum-
postage free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-03
OUR CHICAGO LETTER.

monday EVENING. november 3. 1873
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-07-17
The Weather and Crops.

For ton days the weather has been very
warm. the thermometer ranging daily in the
nihties, and tho sun parching everything by
reason Of the heat and drought. III the past
few, days refreshing showers haso fallen in
Walhalla and in many parts Of the county,
reyiving.. vegetation and cooling tho atmoss
pbcrc. We hear that a few sections are still
dry, but hopo from this time wo may enjoy
good seasons. The crops are greatly injured.
both corn and cotton being cut off considora-
bly,. From some sections we hear that early
upland corn will bo a complete failure. but
lato corn aud that planted in lowlands will
still yield an average crop with good seasons.
We still regard tho cotton crop more seri-
ously injured than corn, ns tho weed is very
small and has been for several weeks at a
stand still. except putting on little fruit.
II will now begin to grow and may shed it's
fruit and thus be too late to yield anything
Ikea full crop. There is. however, no telling
yet tho result. The spirits of the farmer
haze been as much revived as tho crops, and
We hear them beginning to talk hopeful. Wo
surely wish that tho effects Of tho long
drought may not provo as sesious as wo have
feared. a- ~ y i,ssh t.r