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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09

An Interesting Case Tried and u
cided Yesterday.

There was a case tried before Justice
Slaughter which involved a point that is
Of interest to those who may make bets,
or lay wagers. The case was Asher
against Beck. The facts were: Asher
laid a wager with Mr.. f. Stewart for
$40 a side, that Garfield would carry
New York by 10000 majority at the
late election. Mr.. Beck was appointed
stakeholder, and he made a memoran-
dunn Of the wager. About a'week ago
Mr.. Asher demanded the stakes of $40,
claiming that he had won. The stake
holder refused to give up the money
until the other party was satisfied.
When it was proved to Asher that he
lost because Garfield did not carry New
York state by 10000 majority, be de-
manded the return of his portion Of the
stakes-S20. This the stakeholder re-
fused to give him. Asher then brought
an action against MI. Beck for ''money
had and received"
A jury was empannelled, and the evil
dence of the prosecution was in accord
ance with the above stated facts. The
defense offered no testimony, there be-
ing nj question as to the facts IN the
case.
The prosecution claimed a verdict on
the ground that a wager is an illegal
contract, and repugnant to our statutes,
that the law discourages gambling and
therefore assists repentant parties to
recover back the money they put up on
a wager. A number of cases we're cited
in support of the claim. /
The defense held that while parties
to q wager can withdraw their respec-
tive moneys pending the result of the
wager, they could not recover after the
happening of the contingency upon
which the wager WINS based, and the re-
suit known SO that it could be deter
mined which of the parties lost and
which won; for it then became an exc
cuted contract and the repending party
was too late in making his demand.
Also, that while the law favors the
withdrawal of money laid on wagers, it
does not assist the loser to regain his
money after he knows that he has lost,
for to do that would put a premium
upon dishonor and encourage fraud and
deceit that would be worse than the
immoral effect Of the gambling itself.
Several authorities were cited in sup
port of the grounds Of the defense. i.
A verdict for the defendant was
rendered by the jury.
Judge Fisher appeared for the prose-
cution and ]. G. Baird for the de-
Tense.
Hence, If there be any persons who de-
sires to withdraw from wagers, they
must do SO while yet the contingency is
uncertain; to delay until certainty is
fatal.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09

The government has fifteen surveyors
under Mr.. 4. Is. Medary surveying
lands for the Utes In southern Colo
RADIO, which will be conveyed TO them
In s~eyersltY, The Denver Tribune says
be describes the section of the country
To which the Indians are TO be removed
as the most beautiful, fertile and ro-
mantle in Colorado, especially along the
La Plata river, and says it is a mis-
taken idea that the Indians object seri-
ously to the removal. They are per-
fectly willing to surrender their noun
tains for the valleys. While Mr..
Medary has been at work he has been
constantly visited by delegations of the
red men, who understand as well as
they are enabled what the white men
are doing, and watch the progress of the
work of surveying with lively interest.
His party has not been molested
In the least, but on the contrary the In
dams have treated them with respect
and kindness. As the Indians cannot
be removed until the survey is COM
pleted, Mr.. Medary's estimate of the
time when the Ute will s'go" did not
conform to the general impression.
This was suggested to the gentleman,
and he replied that the survey could
not be completed before one year from
last November. At any rate, he
thought the removal, if it took place by
fall would be, under the circumstances,
quick work, and as soon as the depart
ment could expect to accomplish the
task
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09

Land. La consequence of this fact there
was no mail yesterday from anywhere
east Of Omaha This caused much dis
satisfaction among all our citizens. who
keenly felt the absence of mail matter.
Constable Nolan has lost bis scarf
pima gold circle enclosing a star. The
finder can return it to him or leave it
at the LEADER ofice.
Buy a ticket for the performance of
East Lynne" at the Dramatic theater
this evening, and thereby assist the
Durant fire engine company.
Some folks gre disposed to carp over
our severe winter, but the fact is that
We have much better weather than is to
be found anywhere in the east. This
winter has been the most severe in forty
years along the Atlantic coast.
The advertisement of the Big Horn
hotel, at Green River, appears in this
issue. Mr.. S. Matthews, the propri-
etor, has made this one of the most
popular hotels on the road. The table
is well supplied, and it is an orderly and
comfortable house
Our telegraphic news about the u.
z. road extending a branch to North
Park, coming as it does, from such a
high source, will awaken much in
terest among all Of our western people.
1t is plain that the plan is to utilize the
Julesburg branch to the Denver Pacific
and then construct an extension to run
via Fort Collins, up the Poudre canon
and into North Park. BY doing this
the long and high grade from Jueles-
burg to Sherman is avoided. The grade
from the foot OF the Poudre canon to
North Park, while heavy, is compare
lively short, and is therefore more eco
nomical. Besides, by building the pro-
posed extension, the u. p. folks will
keep out a big rival.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09
Foar ceLIIss y
Business Is goodin Fort collins.

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business is goodin Fort Collins.
Hon. T. N. Robinson spent part Of
last week in Denver.
7. J. Wilson left last week for q
visit 10 friends in Missouri
Mr.. L. w. Welsh left on Saturday
evening for Denver, where he viii
spend a few days.
Mr.. George Barlow, of Livermore,
favored Collins with a visit last week.
Mr.. w. F. Scribner has gone to Iowa
after a car load of horses.
Hon. N. C. Afford spent last week
in Denver.
Miss Mary Murch spent last Saturday
at Mrs VIM. Taylor's.
Miss Collins, of Denver, who has
been visiting frinds here and at Liver
more, returned home last Saturday.
Mr.. Eichenberg has opened a tailor
shop in Fort Collins.
Mr.. II. J. Fisher has commenced 10
cut a COO foot tunnel through the rock
at the canon On the North Fork and
Box Elder canal.
The next meeting of the Woman's
Caristian Temperance Union takes
place on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs.
Jacob Welche's.
Mr.. Hiram Pierce has the contract
for building the new photograph gal
lery for Mr.. Wilkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Taylor were in
town on Friday.
Mr. c. Boulware and Mr.. David
Harding, of Livermore, were in town
last week.
A whist club has been organized in
Collins; rooms will be provided for the
club in the new opera house block.
Mr.. j. r. Blore, Of Little Thompson /,
was in Fort Collins last week.
Mr.. Ed. Bennett, of Laramie City,
Wyoming, was in town last Friday.
Mrs. Ragan went to Denver on yes
terday evenings train to be gone a
few days.
Miss Emma Murch. of Appleton,
Wisconsin, is in town visiting her SIS
ter, Miss Mary.
Miss Matte Love is visiting in Dem
YER.
The Entire Nous club will give a
masquerade ball in the opera house, at
the next meeting, February 10.
Last week was the windiest time v Q
known in this part Of the country.
Quite a number Of buildings have
been raised the past week.
The L. o. Of G. L. elected its officers
for the next quarter at its last meet
ing.
The young peoples meeting was held
in the Methodist church last Sunday
afternoon.
There are quite a number Of strang-
ers in town this week.
Miss Alice Markham is quite sick.
Among those present at the last En-
tire Nous party were Mr.. Jay Bennett,
Mr.. Will Bennett and Mr.. M. Medium,
of Livermore.
Mrs. Capt. Coon has recovered from
her recent illness.
The trains have all been on time
lately.
More engineers have arrived from
Omaha, and railroad work has COM
menced.
The people are all excited about who
is to be our county judge.
Mr.. H. Y. Harding left for North
Park on Saturday.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09
County Commissioners Meeting.


The county commissioners held an
adjourned meeting yesterday, Messrs.
Robertson and Swan being present.
A contract was ordered to be entered
into with John Eames for the keeping
of paupers.
A number of bills were presented
and acted upon.
The certificate Of election and bond
Of c. M. Lagrange, as justice of the
peace for Lower Horse creek, were
presented, approved and ordered filed.
The official bond and oath of office of
F. s. Hambleton, as justice of the
peace at Chugwater, was presented and
approved.
The board transacted some other
business, all of which will appear in
the official report of the proceedings to-
morrow.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09
Don't Wait.

The citizens of New York and vi
cinity have, no doubt, noticed our fire.
quent advice, not to wait until q cough
or cold had become thoroughly seated
on their lungs, and they were in almost
the last stages of consumption, but
take care Of themselves in time. San
ounce Of prevention is as good as a
pound of cure" All coughs, colds,
~hoarseness, difficult breathing. and all
affections OF the throat, bronchial
tubes and lungs, leading to consnmp-
ton, can certainly be cured by using
''HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND
TAI" an article which is now prepar-
cd according to the original recipe Of
the late DIR. Hale, a celebrated physi-
clan Of Europe. Sold by all druggists
at so a bottle, or six bottles for So so,
and at Crittenton's Cen.ra, Medicine
Warehouse, Z Sixth avenue, New York
City. The large or dollar size sell six
bottles for So, which is the most eco
nomical.
PIXIES TooTnAcnE DIors cure in
one minute. /.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09

Now that the government has pre-
scribed cork helmets for the troops. it
should provide for furnishing the In
dams with corkscrews instead of guns.
Maj. John E. Blaine, paymaster U.
S. A., and brother of Hon. JIG. Blaine,
was on yesterdays east bound train.
The major is stationed at Helena, Mon
tana
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09


The Baptists will hold a special
prayer meeting for the purpose of ask
ing Gods continued blessings on the
labors Of the churches TT the court
house at z p. m. sharp this Wednesday
night. The regular prayer meeting at
1880 p. m. Come and help us at our
special.
There will be preaching at the NJ. E.
church this evening by Rev. o. l..
Fisher, presiding elder. An earnest in
vitation is given to all to attend.
Prayer meeting at the Congregational
church this evening at u O'Clock. Les.
son, Luke 3:7-1S.
The Heart and and Hand society will
meet at the Congregational church this
afternoon at 3o'clock.
Prayer meeting this evening at the
Presbyterian church at 7:30. Subject,
"Only Gods Marked Ones Safen-Eze.
kiel 9:1-6. A full attendance Of the
members is requested as the annual
election Of church officers takes place,
and it is desirable that all should be
present.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09

They cure all diseases Of the Stomach,
Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kidneys and
Urinary Organs, and $500 will be paid
for a case they will not cure or help, or
for anything impure or injurious found
in them-Hop Bitters. Test it. See
"Truths" or proverbs" another col
umn.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09

Addoms & Giover's syrup is recon-
mended by thousands. Invalids and
persons suffering from weak lungs,
bronchitis or any pulmonary complaint,
should try it. Delays are dangerous; a
cold taken in time, soon yields to the
soothing and curing properties OF this
syrup. Try IT.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09
WEDNESDAY, FEB. o. 1881.

How TO prevent chapped hands and
lips: Use Addoms a. Glover's cold
rear or camphor ice. Always fresh
and sweet; they are the most efficient
remedies known for rough skin, etc.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09
Fresh Eggs at C. II. webb's.
fE-Cf
Flowers and Plants.

Choice cut flowers, bouquets and
floral designs, blooming plants and
seedlings at the Seventeenth Street con-
servatory. Mrs. VS.. CLAICHE.
jan 17-tf Proprietor.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09
Women's Christian Tempcrans

Women's Christian Temperance
Union.
The ladies Of the Women's Christian
Temperance union will meet at the
residence Of Mrs. Graham this even
ing. at @ O'Clock. Everybody, both
ladies and gentlemen. who are inter-
ested in the work of temperance. are
invited to DO present.
Mrs. E. B. GRAHAM, Pres.
Mrs. L. B. FuRNIss, Secy.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09

A large assortment Of clocks at
ZEHNER, JACKSON & BuECHNER's.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09

FAIRER FACES than those beauti6ed
by Glenn's Sulphur Soap are rarely
seen.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09

To get hot and cold baths for 10
cents at G. p. Goldacker's, next door
TO Dyer's hotel. j22-m.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09

Engraving in all its branches is done
ZEuNFR, JACKSON Il BUEcHNER's.
ocl9tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09

To do general homework. Inquire
at No. 1872 Dodge street. f6-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09

wANTED-A girl. by Geo. r. Thorn,
as. Apply Immediately. DIFF
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09

Fine Roll Butter at @. H. webb's.
j23-tf.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09

Three desirable rooms for rent.
oct 21-tf w. G.. provinces.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09
Rock and Rye.

Choice Roll Butter cheap at c. II.
Webb's. j23-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09

Try Rock and Rye. jela-ti
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09

Oranges and lemons at q. II. webb's.
i23tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09

Try Rock and Rye.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-09
The Secret Told.

Nobody told for nobody knew,
How sweetly the pure little violet grew;
Hoo II came through the earth and the frost
And lifted It's head to the heavens so blue.
Nobody told for nobody knew,
Why perfect good health should gladden. 30
few;
while thousands who long something noble
To do,
Are bowed down by sickness their whole
lives through.
Somebody told, for every one knew.
The wonders Safe Kidney and Liver Cure do;
In bringing pure health to the body anew,
And saving rom death many mobile md true.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-10
ENGLISH MARKETS.
Ample Supplies From America Reduce
Prices ana Stagnate the Sale of Home
Productions

Ample Supplies From America Reduce
Prices ana Stagnate the Sale of Home
Productions
LONDON, May o. The Mark Lane Express,
in review of the British grain trade, says:
Wheat has but slightly progressed, severe
night frosts retarding it. Its appearance,
however, remains healthy, and crop prospects
are favorable. English wheats are sparingly
offered, but though they have greatly i'm
proved in condition, it is impossi-
BILE for them to compete with
the ample supply OF relative cheaper foreign
grain. The demand continues Inactive and
values on Monday fell shilling and Friday a
further shilling. The tone Of the produce
market is in sympathy with that Of Loudon
buyers elsewhere waiting for reduction.
Foreign ANNALS are large, about one third be-
ing from America. Fifty off coast cargoes ar
rived Of which fourteen were sold. The value
of off coast American fell sixpence.
Spot sales are difficult, buyers
requiring reduction. In Mark Lane business
has been nominal. The foreign breadstuffs
trade generally stagnant, and values fell as in
English breadstuffs, but buyers failed TO re-
spond. Floating slightly reduced in bulk
half heavy American and English -four in
plentiful supply, dropping and difficult to sell
on account of increasing foreign supply.
Foreign continues in buyers favor. Barley,
small offerings and values maintained, and
trade exceptionally slow-foreign unchanged.
Oats in steady demand. Maize entirely lost
its frmness. American Friday quoted at 25s
extra Shipping. Sales Of English wheat during
the week 36,7l2 quarters at As Cd, against
1901 quarters at 46s the corresponding time
last year.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-10
Senate Proceedings.

WASHINGTON, May 9.--The Senate organized
this morning, Senator Ransom called up the
resolutions offered by him March Is, directing
the committee to inquire into the condition of
the Potomac river, in front of the city of
Washington, the navigation of said river, and
effect of bridges across the same with regard to
navigation, floods and health of the city, and
to report at the next session what steps if any,
should be taken with reference thereto. Adop-
ted.
Kellogg offered resolution calling on the
postmaster general and secretaries of war, of
the navy, of state, and of the treasury for
the names of all clerks and other employees ia
their respective departments. together with
the date of their appointment, the State to
which each is charged, and the persons on
whose recommendation each was appointed
On objection from Sena tor Ferry, the r1solu-
tion was laid over under the rules.
The Senate then, on motion of Senator
Dawes, went into executive session, and when
the doors re-opened adjourned until to-
morrow.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-10
General CapttaI Ne,cs.

WASHINGTON, May 9.-The President has
Withdrawn the nomination of V. A. M. Grier,
of Pennsylvania, to be third assistant post
master general, Grier having declined the posi-
tion.
The comptroller of the currency has called
for reports from national banks, showing
their condition at the close of BUSINESS, Fri
day, the 9th.
Six per cent. bonds received at the treasury
department to-day for continuance at 81
per cent, $10,366, $50. Aggregate amount
receiyed and counted up to the close of busl-
ness to-day. $112, ,551 $50. There are still at
call $50 packages of bonds in the department
which have not yet been counted and upwards
of $15, ,00O, 600 in the treasurer's office, not in
cluded in the above receipts. These bonds,
exclusive of those which may be presented
for continuance by European holders, 1t is
estimated will swell the aggregate amount to
at least $40, 900, 600, leaving but about $751;
O00, 600 6 per cents to be accounted for.
The census Office states the people OF the
United States pay annually $26,250,0 900 for
their daily newspapers.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-10
MORE FEES.
A Woman Arrested to Crafty Malice and
Make Fees.

A Woman Arrested to Crafty Malice and
Make Fees.
There seems to be no end to the outrages
which can be perpetrated under color of law.
One of the easiest things possible appears tc
bethe invoking of the United States author
ties to make arrests on trivial or worthless
grounds. The reason doubtless lies in the fact
that no matter how groundless
the charge, the fees follow in any event,
The arrest of Sarah NJ. Huff, who vas as.
sistant postmaster at Pleasant Hill, Traverse
county, Minn., is case in point. Some two
years ago Mr.. John Becker claims to have sent
$40 in a letter to Mr.. or Mrs. Maricle at
Pleasant Hill. 1t is alleged the letter contained
$40, and If sent it never reached its destina-
ton. Abel NJ. Huff was postmaster at Pleas.
ant Hill at the time, and his wife usually
attended to the postoffice. They kept
acountry store and on the first of April last
gave up the postof1ce. Last fall the store was
burglarized and the accounts ibooks stolen, as
well as some money, stamps, sugar, tea, etc.
There was standing on the books quite large
account against M. W. Dale and his nephew
Edgar G. Walters. Mr.. Huff was absent when
ters was staying at his house and
the disappearance of the account
books led to some comment. Under the cir
cumstances Mr.. Huff refused to extend credit
to Dale and Walters and now they appear as
chief witnesses against Mrs. Huff. Neither
Becker or the Maricles, ever reported or COM
planned at the postof1ce of the loss of the $40.
In fact the sending of the money involved q
scandal not altogether creditable.
Mrs. Huff's arrest was so manifestly mall
icious that it is surprise any official could
be found to entertain it. She was arrested last
week Monday, by Deputy Marshall Morris
of this city, and without a moments warning
hurried off to Moorehead for examination be-
fore United States commissioner.
She was not given time to produce any wit
nesses but was held in $500 bonds for trial and
Morris brought her to st. Paul and lodged
her in jail on Saturday last She might have
been taken before a Justice of the Peace at her
home, or she might have been taken back
to Pleasant Hill to give bail, or even brought
to st. Paul originally, but that would not have
made as much mileage and fees. Hence she
was dragged to Moorhead, and from thence to
st. Paul.
She alleges that the letter was never
sent, and hence no loss ever occurred.
It is quite evident that the prosecution
is purely malicious, and District Attorney
Billson would do we'll to Investigate and cancel
further proceedings.
Mrs. Huff has telegraphed her husband
and expects to secure bail to-day. She has
two children, aged respectively
IL and Is years, and she urged
her husband to remain at home
to care for them as well as their property
They have resided at Pleasant Hill years and
in addition to other business have farm of
three hundred and twentv-eight acres.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-10
The Monroe Doctrine

WASHINGTON, May 9.-The Senate COM
mittee on foreign relations authorized the
chairman to report back to the Senate to-
morrow, with recommendation to be adopt
ed without amendment, the resolution recent
ly introduced by Senator Morgan, and also
introduced in the last Congress by Senator
Eaton:
Resolued, BY the Senate, the House of
Representatives concurring, that the interests
of the people of the United States of America,
and the welfare and security of their govern
ment are 50 involved in the subject of the
construction of ship canals and other ways
for transportation of steam vessels across the
isthmus connecting North and South America,
that the government of the United States,
with the frankness which is due to all other
people and governments, hereby asserts it will
insist its consent is q necessary condition
precedent to the success of such project, and
also as to the rules and regu lations under
which other nations shall participate in the
use of such canal, or other way, either in
peace or war.