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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-04-07
The OOmbatire Clam.

In diving for CLANS Gas in octopus
diying) it is usual to provide oneself
with a sharp pointed stake or an iron
rod. AT Artutaki, when the tide is out,
CLAIMS are picked up everywhere on the
reef. AT Mauka men dive for them on
the ocean side of the narrow fringing
reef when the sea is smooth. On reaching
the bottom the diver stabs the gaping
clam. which-for the mollusk is very
tenacious of life-at once firmly grasp
the weapon. The diver now tugs with
both hands until the clam is dislodged.
A couple of expert natives with a canoe
will get as many as a hundred in q day
when a feast is in preparation. At
Manihiki and Rakaanga the largest
CLANS are about two spans in length.
the animal itself being sufficiently large
to satisfy the hunger of three persons
Clam diving is woman's work in those
atolls. Yet it is surprising how few ac-
cidents occur. The reason for this may
be they dive in comparatively shallow
water.
Not long since a native was feeling
about the bottom of the lagoon Of one
of the Paumotu atolls for the dark
edged pearl oyster, when he unfortun-
ately inserted the tigers of his left hand
between the valves of a clam. The
diver was instantly made prisoner by
the mollusk. His agony was intense
Was it possible to get free. As the
clam was in a hollow just adapted to its
size, he could not sever the byssus. A,
length. in sheer terror Of drowning. he
cut off his four fingers with the knife
pearl-divers carry with them, and rose
to the surface a sadder if not q wiser
man. A similar accident took place at
Penryns; but the diver, instead Of maim-
ing himself for life. forced a knife
between the valves and released him
self. Should the clam be attached to q
smooth bit of coral. the speediest mode
of rescue is to sever the bundle of silky
filaments by which it moors itself. On
a neighboring island. ere this could be
done, the forefinger of the right hand Of
a clam-diver was Topped of. Brought
ashore In baskets. they live for some
time. Children in their play are apt to
put their fingers between the open
valves, and so get caught Their
screams soon bring their parents to the
rescue, which is effected by stabbing
tho clam through the cavity for the
byssus. The supply of clans in the
Pacific is inexhaustible. IL o party of
divers should remove all the large ones
from any particular locality for a grand
feast, and should return next year to the
game spot, no difference would 10 per-
ceived. so rapid is the growth Of the
clam in tiiese warm waters. Pearls Of
a peculi ,fly brilliant hue are occasional
ly fouad in the clam.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-04-07

Considerable amusement was excited
in musical and society circles at Pitts
burg. by the three morning papers ap-
pearing with extravagant econiums Of
the vocalization of Annie Louise Cary,
of Mapleson's company, in 'n Trova-
TORE" on the previous evening. The
critics fairly gushed I'VE her singing,
and were Mortified when they ascertain
ed that, owing to a sudden attack of
illness, Miss Cary had been unable to
appear, and that her part had been
filed by one of the chorus singers.
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Good Reasons for The Doctors Faith.

Good Reasons for the Doctors Faith.
Monroe. Ga, March %, 1880.
we ave for twelve months been prescrib-
ing C-SwifCs Syphilitic Specinc') In the
IreaLinent OF Syphilis, and many other dis
eases ior which IL is recommended, and the
T H. nave been most satisfactory. not nav
We think. for all diseases It is
70 cure, u stands without a peer, and that all
tne medical profession will, sooner or later,
OF Syphilis, rs a sins qua non.
MI. GALLOWAY, NJ. d.,
1T. ROBINSON, M. ID.
Atlanta, Ca, MAY o. 1879.
One of our workmen had n Ind 'case of
Syphilis, of 1--WE years standing, and he was
cured entirely with "Swift's Syphilitic Spe-
WM. r. q T. W. HOOPER.
THE SWIFTSPECIFIC COMPANY. Propri-
setois, Atlanta, Ga.
Call for a copy of"Young Mems Friend
RICHARDSON a CO, st. Louis.
Wholesale Agents.
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historical Dept; Cheyenne, Nyo.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-04-07
w eekly Leader,
Issued EyEkI THURSDAY.
TerHs. - 80 Yesx, sI.SO HALF Year.
Commercial JOB Printing

or every kind Neatly. Chesply and Expedi-
tiously executed Cards Of every shape and
kind. Bill Heads, Letter and Note Headings,
Blank OF every kind. Posters. etc. printed
on short notice. Having q new lot OF Type
and Presses. We can do handsome work q,
Low Prices.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-11-08
Csrkhill Explains,

Washington, Nov. 7.-Corkhill made
q personal explanation in the criminal
court this morning, that he had not
been consulted by the attorney general
in the preparation OF the star route
cases, and was not responsible for them.
On September 5th he called on Mac
Veagh, and asked him If he had any
business for the grand jury in connec-
tion with the star route cases. The
attorney general said that since the
president's assassination he had not
considered the cases and knew nothing
of them. and that he tCorkhiII needn't
bother himself about them; he would
b sent for by the proper person when
wanted.
Corkhill therefore dismissed the jury.
for which he has been much blamed,
and by which action the filing of the
information was made necessary on the
25th of September. He called with
Cook to see MacVeagh, to have him
sign the criminal informotion, and then
protested against the insinuations Of
MacVeash. against him, and SAID that
If MacVeagh would state tho facts II
wonld silence them.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-11-08

Now York, Nov. THE Tribune
says: It is considered certain that the
democratic senators will opposs to tho
end any attempt to admit Dakota into
the Union, regardless of the strong
claims the people of that territory have
to tho full right Of American citizen
ship. s
The Herald opposes the admission and
says: The only territory which clearly
possesses at present tho resources Of stats
sovereignty is Utah. But Utah is under
. ban because Of its toleration of the
crime Of polygamy. Nevada, poor
barren, silver streaked region, stirring
the sides Of bleak mountains; q country
Of mining camps. whose inhabitants
are nomadlc prospectors for silver and
gold, regards the state Organization az
! 60 much Of q burden that there is a
strong public opinion In favor Of being
annexed to California or Utah.
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At the mouth of the Thames great
ttruggle has been removed this year
with the waves OF the sea. The $500
acres Which make up the whole extent
sf Canvey island have been wholly re-
claimed from the ocean. 5000 through
the energy of Dutc'iman. about 1928,
and 2, 500 at more recent dates. With
put any warning :he combined force Of
The wind and waves of the 25th of JAM
rary last made huge gaps more than n
mile in length in the wall dividing the
land from the waters. and 1000 acres
we're flooded. When the reclamation
from the sea was Made by the enterpris-
Ing Dutchman, 1000 acres was allotted
10 him as his reward. and on them was
aid the cost of repairing the sea-wall.
subsequently legislation has established
The principle that when the owners of
The 600 acres are unable to bear the
whole cost Of maintaining the embank-
ment the proprietors OF the remaining
1000 acres should come to the assist
ance of their neighbors. What the
amount Of this assurance should be has
been furiously debated by the land
owners for some months. II the nec-
rssary works are not completed before
The return of winter the labor of two
centuries will be wasted.-PaU Mall
Gazette.
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Ths School Hours in Germany, England.
and Frsnoe.

The Journal Of Education, basine
its estimates upon the number of hours
given TO various studies in eighteen
leading public schools. calculates that
the average number of hours a week
in an English public school is about
twenty-six. as against thirty-one in Q
gymnasium and forty in a lycee. Reck.
oning the hours of preparation, and
taking into account the holidays, which
are at least twice as long in England a.
they are on the Continent. 1t finds tina,
the working hours of an English, Ger
man and French boy in secondary
schools are in the ratio Of five, eight
and eleven. As to the subjects taught,
though there are now few public schools
In which science teaching is wholly ig-
nored. classics still form the staple oi
our education. An English lower
school boy gives fourteen hours a week.
or more than half his time, to classics;
French lyceen deyotes twenty-eight
hours q week, for his first three years,
to his native tongue; he does not be-
gin Latin till the second period, OF
Greek till the third-that is, till he has
been six years at school.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-11-08
By the president,
James G.. Blaine, -
Secretary of State.


Dublin, Nov. IA large meeting OF
tenants upon the estate Of Sir John En-
mis- at Athlone, unanimously resolved
to demand an abatement in their rents.
In the event Of its refusal they will ap-
ply to the land court. Upwards of five
thousand tenants are on the estate.
The land owners view the great re.
duction in rents that have been made
with alarm, and apprehend that if the
same principle is carried out, their prop
erty will be confiscated to a large ex'
tent and numbers of them ruined. They
believe the principle of commission
adopted at Belfast in fixing rent will
hold out a premium to the indolent and
incompetent farmer, and visit the in
dulgent landlord with penalty.
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Done want the Troops

San Francisco; Nov. IA Tucso n
dispatch says: A special to the Citizen
from Camp Thomas says that company
F, 1th infantry mounted, Capt. King
commanding, has been ordered from
San Carlos, to report at Whipple bar.
racks, and is expected here to-day OIL
tomorrow to turn in their horses.
Major Chaffee, now commanding al
San Carlos. has sent an urgent request
to the department commander that the
troops be removed from the agency and
sub agency, as the only hope of getting
in the renegade scouts.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-11-08

Newark, Nov. 7.-Another failure
occurred to-day resulting from the
bank failure. Hanson 6 Van Wrinkle,
wholesale dealers in chemicals, notify
their creditors that they are unable to
meet obligations, and will soon offer
terms Of compromise. The United
States court, besides ordering a rule to
show why receiver should not be ap-
pointed for Nugent's factory, has this
morning also appointed E. N. Miller
provisional receiver to take charge Of
the affairs. t
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Omaha, Nov. Yesterday party
Of hunters went out of from Fort Steele
Wyoming, and by mistake they used a
can Of arsenic in cooking, they suppos-
ing it to be baking powder. The arse
nic was employed in preserving hides.
Four of the party have died, and the
others are dangerously sick. Captain
McCauley's brother, who was with the
party, is among the dead.
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GIVE THANKS.
Tex. of President Arthur. Thanks
giving Proclamation.
In the Midst of Great Sorrow, Give
Thanks for Manifold Blessings.
a ThanksgivinE Proclamation.

a ThanksEfvtng Proclamation
Washington. Nov. THE president
has issued the following proclamation:
1t has long been the pious custom Of
our people with the closing of the year
to look back upon the blessings brought
to them, in the changing of the course
of the seasons, and to return thanks
to the All giving cource from whom
they dow; and although at this period
when the falling leaf admonishes us
that the time of our sacred duty is at
hand. and our nation still lies in the
shadow of the great bereavement and
mourning which has filed our hearts,
and still finds us sorrowful in express
sion toward the God before whom we
but lately bowed in grief and supplica-
tion. Yet the countless benefits which
have been showered upon US during the
past twelve months. call for our fervent
gratitude and make it fitting that We
should rejoice with thankfulness that
the Lord in his infinite mercy, has most
signally favored our country and poo
pie, and peace without and prosperity
within have been vouchsafed to us. No
pestilence has visited our shores. The
abundant privileges OF freedom which
our fathers left US in their wisdom, are
still our heritage, and If in parts of the
vast domain some affliction has visited
our brethren in their forest homes, yet
even this calamity has been tempered
and in a manner sanctided by the gem
erous compassion for the sufferers
which has been called forth throughout
our land. For all these things it is
meet that the voice of the nation should
go up to God in devout homage,
Wherefore, 1, Chester A. Arthur,
president of the United States, do re-
commend that all the people observe
Thursday, the oath day Of Novem-
Der, as day of national thanks
giving and prayer, by ceasing SO far as
may be from their secular labors, and
meeting in their several places Of wor-
ship, there to join in ascribing honor
and praise to Almighty God, whose
goodness has been SO manifest in our
history. and in our lives, and offering
earnest prayers that his bounties may
continue to us and to our children.
In witness whereof have hereunto
set my hand and caused the great seal
to be attached this 7th day Of Novem-
Der, A. d. 1881.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
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Chicago, Nov. 7.-Ths fourth annual
meeting Of the Illinois fat stock show
opened at the exposition building at 10
o'clock to-day and will continue during
the entire week. President R. J. Scott
was present and introduced Mayor Har-
rison, who delivered an address Of well
come, and John B. Sherman Of the u.
s. yards responded for the stock holders.
The meeting has heretofore been re-
markably successful, and this year
opens With better prospects than ever.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-11-08
GOVERNMENT SIDE.
Cook in Behalf of the United States
Makes Some Remarks,
And the Star Route Farce is Con
sslz timed Until To-Day.
The star Route.


Washington, Nov. LIN the Star
route cases the argument was resumed
on motion to quash the information.
Cook opposed 1t as the request came by
direction Of the departments of justice
and post ofice where the frauds oc-
CURED. This method OF information
had prevailed in the district many years.
Cook Of counsel for the government.
then n.ade argument against the mo-
ton to quash the criminal information.
prefacing his argument BY saying that it
might be supposed be would reply to the
viturperation which the defense through
hired scribIers and through the press
bestowed upon the attorney general,
postmaster general and himself, but it
could not bo done; this was not the
proper place to do 1t. A lawyer in sddi-
tion to his other qualities should possess
those of gentlemen. and this consid-
GRAFTON would restrain him from any
reply which might otherwise be justi-
fled in regard to these personal assaults.
In these cases. Cook said the statute of
Limitation required the filing Of infor-
nation. How that happened it was
not for him to say, and the fact would
live In the annals Of the court, that
the grand jury did take q recess Of ten
days and that it was therefore Impossl-
bic to begin the star route cases before
1t within these ten days. He had had
no notice. directly or indirectly Of the
receas Of the grand jury. He had been
called by telegraph to Long Branch to
consult with the attorney general, post
master general and Mr.. Bliss, and when
he reached the city; on his return, he
learned that the grand Jury had ad-
journed. There was but one pathway
left open, and with q laborous effort,
with constant work far through the
hours Of night, information was pre-
pared and hled. he had no censure to
pass on any one. He had living, breath
ing facts to present. There was, there
fore, necessity for filing information,
otherwise the statute Of limitations
would have been effectual for the prose-
cution.
Cook then proceeding to argue that
conviction in this case would not make
the accused infamous and therefore the
position Of defense on that ground
-. .x~~t-k~s-.A
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Newark, N. j., Nov.-The bank ex-
aminers estimates that the depositors of
the Mechanics national bank lose so
per cent. Whatever is saved from
Nugent 81 Co., and other accounts will
increase the percentage of the creditors.
The firm of q. Nugent & Co., have de-
cided to dismiss all employees as fast as
the work on hand is finished up, and
atop business.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-11-08

Madison, Ind, Nov. 7.--Ar0us Dean,
delegate to the late Mississippi river
convention at st. Louis, publishes an
open letter saying that the convention
was merely an ovation to Capt. Eads to
.reatea sentiment to compel congress
- appropriate money without consider
a'lon for tho jetty system in the north.
efn portion Of the river. Z,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-11-08

Joplin, Mo-, Nov. 7.-The opera
house burned last night. The building
is an entire loss, and several merchants
occupying the ground floor are heavy
losers. The Big Four minstrel troupe
which played in the house last night
lost nineteen trunks and all Of their
musical Instruments. The total loss
will reach $50, 900; building insured for
Sc. 800 80 = ~
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-11-08

Newark, N. J., Nov. 7.-Cashier
Baldwin, has been released on 500. 900
bail, to appear on Monday for examin-
alton. His bondsmen are his brothers,
H. p, VIM. H. and Theodore, F. Bald
win, and seven other persons.
The defaulting clerk Marchbank, was
bailed for $4,000 by Cornelius Van
Hooten. Of Belleville, to appear on the
10Th inst.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-11-08

Atlanta, Nov TUESDAY Of next
week will be the Mexican veterans day.
General Sherman will be here. The in
cidental weekly shows are abandoned
on account of the great interest in the
exposition proper.
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Enxi.eer and Conductor Held.

Danyille. KY, Nov. 7.-Indicoments
for murder have been found against
Engineer Tate and Conductor McNa-
ma, for killing Eve men, by recklessly
causing railroad collision. The men
are missing.
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A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
early decay. loss OF manhood. DC, I will send
q recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. The great remedy was discovered
self addressed envelope to the Rev. Joseph T.
Inman, Station D. New York City.
nIdaweod
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Transit or Mercury.

San Francisco, Nov. IA San Jose
dispatch says: The transit of Mercury
was successfully observed at Lick OBJ
servatory, Mt. Hamilton, by Captain
Floyd, Prof. Holden and Mr.. Burnham.
The day was extremely fine.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-11-08

London, Nov. THE British board
of trade returns for October show an
increase in exports Of 60 ,539. .021, and
an increase in imports Of 1851. 1858
compared with the same month last
year.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-11-08

1t grows yearly more and more like its
prototype the removed Smithfisld cattle
show in England. The display is re-
markably fine Of cattle. sheep. hogs and
horses.
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valuable stables Barned.

Danville, KY, Nov. Warren A.
Russel's training stables were burned
with q number of valuable horses. in
cluding the Australian Erricson colt.
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solicitor C.neral tor ireland.

Dublin, Nov, 7.-Andrew Marshal.
Porte. the queens counsel, succeeds
William M. johnson as solicitor general
for Ireland.
John McHale, archbishop of Tuam, is
dead.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-11-08

The thing desired found at last. Ask
Druggists for Rough on Rats. 1t clears
out rats, mice, reaches, flies, bed-bugs,
| 15c boxes.
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MnucHupA1pAm

New, quick, complete cure 4 days,
urinary affections, smarting, frequent
or difficult urination. kidney diseases.
81, druggists depot, D. d. Dare.
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Omaha, Nov. THE funeral of Col.
Watson D. Smith, clerk Of the
U. $. court, who was assassinated by
an unknown man Friday night at his
Office door, took place to-day at the
Baptist church and was largely atten-
ded. Members of the Omaha and
Lincoln bar were present in body,
Judge Dundy and officers of the Fede-
raj court, members of the grand army
from Omaha and Lincoln and other
places and the young mems christian
association. Remarks were made by
various clergymen and prominent citi-
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sKINNY MEM

Wells Health Remover, - Absolute
cure for nervous debility and Weakness
of the generative functions. 81, at
druggists depot, D. D. Dare.
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The German reichstag will open on
the 18th inst. Prospects Of coalition
between the clericals and conservatives
are growing daily.
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No definite clue has yet been OBJ
tanned of the assassin. Every effort is
being made to ferret out the murderer,
and If money can unearth him he will
be detected, as $1,000 is to be raised,
and double this amount il necessary.
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lis q never failing cure
flor Nervous Debility,
Exhausted Vitality,
Seminal Weakness,
|Spermatorrhoea, LOST
MANHOOD. .Impotency
| Paralysis and all the
terrible effects Of Sell
|Abuse. youthful fol-
iies. and excesses In
mature years-such as
loss OF memory, Las.
| 5 1 I n 4 e, Nocturnal
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Emihsions. aversion to Society, Dimness of
Vision, Noises In the Head; the Vital fluid
passing unobserved in the urine, and many
death.
THE ENGLISH MEDICAL INSTITUTE Will
OF this kind the VITAL RESTORATIVE
under their special advice and treatment)
will not cure, or for anything impure or In
INsIIrUrE treats all private diseases sue
csssfdiiy without mercury. Consultation
Including analysis OF urine, Is. Price OF VI
tai RESTORATIVE, 50 bottle, or four
times the quantity. $40, sent TO any address
upon receipt Of price, or c. o. D., fbut no @. o,
ID. sent without q. 90 with order as a guaran-
teel secure from observation, and In private
name II desired by
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historical Dept; Cheyenne, Nyo.