Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-05-16
Parsic.Inrs OF Lieutenant chsrr,.s

shot at Csstellean, proprietor eff the ranch,
but missed him. Castellean promptly re-
turned the fire with shotgun from his bar,
striking the deperado's rifle and wounding
the desperate with buckshot Castellean
then fred his revolver. In the low Dan
Cunningham, alias Wild Bill -Cowberry,"
was fatally shot through the lungs, and the
robbers were compelled to retreat. A half
breed Indian, John Boriieux, from Spotted
Tail Agency, was soon afterwards found
killed outside, and enc white man was
wounded The Indians inside mounted their
horses and left tor the agency. 1t was cup
posed that the robbers were johnson
and Mcguire. two deserters; Teddy
Rhodes, the former owner of Hog
Ranch" and another man = unknown,
there being four in all who had the four
horses which had been stolen from For Mo
brara. This startling news was Immediately
conveyed back to Fort Niobrara, and Lieu
tenant Cherry with five soldiers and FIVE In
dams who we're at the post with Spotted Tail
on a visit, was sent cut after the robbers.
After riding some miles on the trail, Lieuten-
ant Cherry found one horse tied to q tree TO-
gether with the bloody garments and hat
belonging to Teddy Rhosds, and the officer
from this supposed that he had been killed
aud his body hidden Lieutenant Cherry
followed the trail twenty-five miles. and
camped at Clark's ranch. Meantime a
brother of Boilleau came from Spotted Tail
Agency with party of soldiers and In
dams, and followed on after Cherry's
trail. In resunring the pursuit Cherry d.
vided his party, retaining three men with
himself. While riding along with these three
men, who were Sergeant Harrison, Thomas
Locke and James Conroy, q shot was fired
and Cnerry turned ard asked for an ex-
PLANTATION. Locke, vino had his pistol in his
hand, said it had gone eff accidently, ard he
then instantly fred again, shooting Cherry
through the heart, killing him instantly.
Locke next fred on Conroy, at whom he
had first shot. Conroy was wounded and fell
from his horse. Harrison, seeing strange
Cherry and himself had been betrayed,
turned and fed. He rode his own horse
down and then took Cherry's. which
had followed He reached Fort Niabrara at
$50 Thursday night. and gave the above par
ticulars. As was afterwards learned, the
party whom Harrison saw advancing were
Boilleau and his party, coming to join
Cherry. Locke, who murdered Cherry,
made his escape. Cherry's body was
brought in by Captain Montgomery's
company, detailed for that purpose.
Deep gloom has been cost over the
garrison, Cherry was beloved by all who
knew him. His career in the army was
bright He distinguished himself in the en-
gagement with the Utes at Milk river, Col,
September 80, 1879 It will be remembered
that he served in Thornburg's command, and
made mnsterly and plucky retreat in which
his own company's loss was very heavy. He
was every inch soldier, Locke's motive In
killing Cherry is q mystery.
HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED AT OMAHA
ra. A GALLANT CAREER.
OMAHA, May 15th.-The news of Lieuten-
ant Cherry's death is received here with the
profoundest sorrow, particularly by his army
friends. He was a graduate at West Point,
was not more than 80 years of age, and had
already gained a brilliant reputation as a
soldier and frontier fighter. He commanded
the rear guard at the Thornburgh fight
with the Utes at Milk river, Col, in Sep
TENDER, 1879, ard it was there that ne par
ticularly distinguished himself. He, with
Captain Lawson, retreated slowly, fighting
every inch of the way, until the troops were
brought at last to the corral, though with
heavy loss particularly in Cherry's own COM
pany. he and Lawson saved the command from
humiliation. Cherry received special COM
mendatiop, and was mentioned in the orders
for his bravery He was man of fine ma
lure, six feet high. well built, with fine,
manly face, and in every sense model
American officer. He was engaged to
be married to young lady belonging to a
distinguished Pennsylvania family, very
amiable and beautiful girl. He was general
favorite in the army, and his loss will be
keenly felt, particularly in his own regiment
the renowned fighting Fifth Cavalry.
Pacific Coat Postal Changes.
WASHINGTON, May 15tb.-The following
Dostal changes for the Pacific Coast are an
nounced:
tablished-Calarga, Les Angeles coun-
ty, Cal, John NJ. Donaldson. Postmaster !;
Irez. Santa Barbara county, Cal, Greenleaf
C. WEIGH, Postmaster; Riceville, Tehama
county, Cal. VIM. t. Moggard, Postmaster !;
Aurum, White Pine county, New, John L.
Robertson, Postmaster; Glepn's, Baker
county, Oregon, VIM. Glenn. Postmaster !;
Letaud, Jefferson county, Washington Ter
Wellard county, Utah, Mrs. Lizzie T. Schu-
maker, Postmaster; Hassympa. Yavapai
county, Arizona, Mrs. Matela L. Spence,
Postmaster.
Offices scontinued-Ibepab, Toole coun-
ty, Utah; Walnut Grove, Yayapai county.
Arizona
Postmasters appointed-J. B. Bruce,
CC,,ass.!sss Station, Mariposa county, Cal; Jno.
Z. Dunn, Forster, San Diego county, Cal;
George II. Rose. Hills Ferry, Stanislaus
county, Cal; William Sutherland, Kings
ton, Fresno county, Cal; A. III. Valpey,
Knights Ferry, Ssanislsus county, Cal;
James NJ. Yoachman, Ell Dorado Canyon,
Lincoln county, New; Philip Felsenhal, Os-
ceola, White Pine county, New; Joseph w.
Keeney, Long Creek, Grant county, Or; A.
w. Fletcher, Oretown, Tilamook county.
Or; Charles H. Messenger, Sheridan, Yam
hill county, Or; Elias 3. Moore, Tulalip,
Snohomish county, w. T.; Thomas D.
Hunter, Whatcom, Whateom county, w.
t; james II. Hamilton, Antelope Valley,
Yavapai county, Arizona; Alfred d. Young,
Flagstaff, Yayapai county, Arizona.
Reduction in Nail servic Expenses.
WASHINGTON, May 18th Following is the
statement Of the net annual saving in the
cost of star routes and steamboat mail service
under the administration of Postmaster-Gen-
eral James Fer the month OF March, S215,-
400 April, SS4, 531 May, 1st to 18Th, $112,-
032. Total, S4l2 034. This saving has been
effected without in any way cripplipg the
service or curtailirg its efficiency, and has
been made on exact information gathered By
inspectors Of the department, who have care
fully examined the various routes. Much OF
the reduction il the result of the labors Of
Commission sent to Memphis to investigate
the river service ramifying from that point.
Specie in the United states.
WASHINGTON, May 15th.-The Director of
the Mint estimates the total gold circulation
of the United States, Including bullion in
the Treasury, amounted at the commence
ment of the current month to $3.50 600, 0O0,
of which 1854 600, COO was held at the Treas
ury as national bank reserves, and $780,
OC0, 0e0 was in actual circulation. There has
been total gain of gold coin and bullion to
the country since July, 1879. Of 1924, 600, 600,
of which S35, COO, 0G0 was added to the Treas
ury, S59, 600, 900 to the banks and $l40, co.,
600 to active circulation. The amount of
gold in the country makes fair showing,
compared with the principal countries Of
Europe, being exceeded by two only.
Flyers Going East.
OMAHA, May 15th.-O. A. Hickok left
here for Chicago and Detroit in his special
car containing st. Julian, Santa Claus, Over
man, and Guy; also two colts belonging to
Ed. S. Stokes, and also running horse TO
accompany St Julian in exhibitions. The
first exhibition will be given in Detroit. St.
Julian is in excellent condition, and Hickok
saws he is prepared to back him for any
reasonable amount against any trotter or
PAGER in the world, and is particularly anx-
ious to meet Maud S. Santa Claus will trot
in the stallion race. and perhaps the free for
all, at Detroit.
Mrs CsrfieIdss Illness