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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-10-27
Postage Stamp Frauds.

In former issue of our paper, we
gave resume of the probable mode by
which auds were committed by the
reuse of POSTAGE stamps, and we point
ed out some of the direc ions in which
improvements might be made with
proba lie advantage.
The principal losses to the Govern
ment appear to be, in brief, from the
following causes:
|. STAMPS are not cancelled. or are so
lightly defaced that they eadily pass in
to second use and escape detection.
2. Cancelled stamps are removed from
the letters, the canceling ink washed off,
the stamps regummed, and sold for re-
use.
3. Uncanceled stamps are removed
by rogues in the postofiices, aud old
cancelled stamps subst tuted. This
probably is the way that large loss is
occasioned.
1t would seem that the inventor who
can make n really serviceable postage
stamp that can he readily applied to an
envelope, which cannot be removed
without the total obliteration of the
stamp, will have produced a valuable
Improvement. BY ,erviceable stamp
is meant one that Will bear reasonable
handling without injury, that has no
poisonous qualities, that is easily APP
piled, and, as just stated, that cannot ne
removed intact after it is once put on
the letter. Scientific american.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-10-27
A Fair Story Without a Moral.

AT an agricultural fair two farmers
were discussing tho merits of mowers.
Said one: "That is the best mower
ever invented. You can clip around
tree so nice and slick that not spear
will he left standing" Said the other:
off | were offered that mower for moth
ing, on condition I'd NOV one swath
with it, I'd think il an insult" They
went on to examine other mowers At
last they found one that was best
easiest draft, smallest cost, hghtest
weight and backed by the most testimo-
mails. Other farmers gathered around
and every one said, aud emphasized
with his forefnger on the palm of his
hsnd-the other hand-that it was the
ultimatum, last, best. What mower
was this? We take pleasure in making
known, for the benefit of farmers in
want of mowers, that the mower in
question is the - mower. Do we in
tend to continue with fair stories? No,
mum: this is the last. -Proridence
Journal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-10-27
California DOiDyS.

There is no end TO the list of wonder
ful doings IN California. They build
houses on the stumps of fellcd trees and
have room enough for fower-garden
outside; n log from tree carried down
stream canal boat load of passengers;
they cook their meals in spring from
which flows a perpetual stream of hot
water; they raise apples as big as
pumpkins, while their pumpkins are so
large that the little incident in Cinde-
rella's career no longer taxes our Gre
dulity. But these and still greater
wonders have ceased to surprise the
world, and as their enjoyment has palled
on the inhabitants new delights have
been invented. The lions (panthers) of
this country have stirred the iaded deni-
zens of the Pacific slope by modestly
intruding their presence at breakfast
parties. The latest sensation has been
the hunting of tarantulas' nests and the
capture of their lively occupants for
purposes of ornamentation, after de-
stroying the life and poisoning qualities
of the venomous creatures. These new
features of California life have not the
marvellous character of the agricultural
and mineral peculiarities of the State,
but the stories serve very well to open
our eyes and mouths In staring, gaping
wonderment.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-10-27
FOOTSTEPS OF DECAY.

THE following is a translation from an ancient
panish poem, which, SAYS the Edinburgh ne
ter, IL surpassed by nothing with which we ar
cquainted, In the Spanish language, except Tine
Ode OF Louis dc Leon. J
Oh. let the soul it's slumbers break
Arouse its senses and awake
To see how soon
Life In its glorics, gides away,
And the firm footsteps OF decay
Come stealing ON.
And while we view the rolling tide
Down which our precious minutes glide
AVA so fast,
Let M the present hour employ
And deem its future dream JOY
Already past.
Let no vain hope deceive the mind,
No happier let us hope to find
Tomorrow lllan to-day;
Our golden dreams OF wore were bright,
like them the present shall delight
Like them decay.
Our lives like fastening streams must DO
That into the inguliing sea
Are doomed 10 fall
The sea OF death. whose waves roll on
Der King and kingdom, crown and throne,
And swallows all.
Alike the rivers lordly tide,
Alike the humble riyulets glide
TO that sad wave;
Death levels poverty and pride,
The rich the poor sleep side by side
Within the grave.
Our birth is hut starting place;
Life il the running of the race,
And death the goal:
There all our glittering toys are brought
That path, alone of all unsought,
Ia found of all.
See, then, how poor and little worth
Are all these glittering toys OF earth
That lure us here
Dreams OF a sleep that death must break;
Alas before IL bids US wake,
We disappear.
Long ere the damp of earth can blight,
The cheeks pure glow OF red and white
Has passed away;
Youth smiled and all was heavenly fair
Age came and laid his finger there
And where are they?
Where is the strength that spurned decay.
The steps that rOved so light and gay,
The hearts blithc toneP
The strength il gone, the step Is slow,
And joy grows wearisome with woe
When age comes on.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-10-27

ALEXANDER Ill, Emperor of Russia,
is the possessor of an unrivalcd collec-
ton of royal diadems. The most an
Gent is probably the crown of Con-
stantinee Monomachus, which was sent
to the Lord of Kew" in 1l16.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-10-27

ANTE county, Miss, has neither pau
pers nor prisoners.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-10-27

FRIED CHICKEN Cut up the chickens
wash and drain well, dip in flour; put
them in hot butter and fry brown. Add
to the gravy cup of milk, a piece of
butter rubbed in flour, and little salt.
Boil and pour over the chicken.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

Workmen have worked quite a trans
formation in the appearance of the
quarters recently occupied by the U. p.
telegraph, the division superintendent,
and the train dispatchers, in arranging
them for the accommodation of General
superintendent Law.
The room recently occupied by the
telegraph has been cleaned and papered
with a bright and CHEEKY paper. The
old furniture las been torn out and Il
black walnut rail divides from the room
a lobby for the public who have occasion
to come into this general Office. In the
rear of this, in almost the pleasantest
of the three offices, Superintendent
Laws private secretary, Andy Borie,
will make his stronghold. This room,
like Superintendent Laws private of
fee opening from it, is elegantly paper
ed, and will be carpeted and fitted with
all that Can make the offlce comfortable
and convenient. The room occupied
by Superintendent Law as his private
office is the n formerly used by the
train dispatchers. 1t has been trans
formed into very pleasant quarters, ell
egant, neat and comfortable.
The work has not been completed
fully, but when done the offices will be
as pleasant and convenient as any one
could wish.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

Recruit Oscar IIameltou, enlisted
at Fort Omaha, Neh., is assigned t. lth
infantry, company Y.
Captain William II. Blsbee. fourth
infantry, Fort Bridger, Wyoming. } is
permitted to visit Rawlins, wyo.
\ general court martial is appointed
to meet at Fort Laramie, on the I'd day
of October, 1882. Detail for the court:
Capt. Albert. f. Woodson, 9TH caya!ry;
Capt. John W. Bubb, 4th infantry;
Capt. Jacob \. Augur, 9Th cavalry;
Capt. Holmes y. Paulding, assistant
surgeon; Second Lieutenant Robert
London, 9TH cavalry, and Second Lieu
tenant Lorenzo l.. c. Brooks, 9TH cav
airy, judge advocate.
4 general court martial has been ap-
pointed to meet at Fort Mckinney,
Wyo., on the 9th day of October, 1882.
Detail for the court: Capt. Henry NJ.
Cronkhite, assistant surgeon; Capt.
Sanford e. Kellogg, 9TH cavalry: Capt.
Alpheus II. Bowman, 9th infantry:
First Lieutenant Charles ID. Parkhurst,
9TH calvary; Second Lieutenat Thomas
5. McCaleb. 9th infantry; and Second
Lieutenant John Baxter, Jr., 9Th infan-
try, judge advocate.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01


In the year round there could be 10
finer day than yesterday, and never did
the streets Of Cheyenne present a fairer
picture. The sky was soft and a deep
blue, the breeze soft and steady, the
atmosphere clear as crystal. The saun-
terer about town could he but pleased
with the many pleasant scenes and cpl
sodes to be encountered. Fair girls, in
holiday attire, went walking along with
their beaux, while the new concrete
pavements invite promenading. The
bicycle was run swiftly over the hard
roadways-those inexpensive and Ia
~bor-saving roadways, which are simply
the bard crust of the earth. The thor
oughbred mules that trot along so
swiftly, drawing after them the fort
ambulances, seemed alive to the fact
that the day was one of natures holt
days; the cowboys who rode behind in
leathern breeches with heavy saddle,
rope at the right hand and kit behind,
lent a local coloring to the picture. a
.cavalcade of pleasure-seekers dashed
here and there at a gallop. High in
the air hocks of ducks were to be seen
at times, driven from the marshes of
Grow creek by eager s%portsmen. The
new residences Of our citizens gave
glad testimony to the growing beauty
Of a city rejoicing in prosperity.
The mountains in the west, freshly
coated with snow, impressed one with
their grand outline, and led one in i'm
.agination to the great territory beyond.
The awesome feeling evoked by the sub
Unity of the mountain ranges could
give place to the touching beauty Of the
prairie flowers. There are so many
bright-colored flowers only a few min
utes' walk from the outskirts of the
town-out among the cactus and the
dried and withered buffalo-grass and
thistles. Yesterday was one Of the
kind that brought again the thought
that there are suffering, thousands,
who, did they knew of the attractive
climate of this region. would flock to
and make of it a vast santa
rum.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

The companies of the 9th infantry
recently ordered to Fort Douglass,
mention of which was made in the
columns of the LEADER at the time,
are expected at Fort Russell on their
return within about a month, or after
ia Utah elections are passed and any
troubles winch they nay inspire are
blown over. They may remain until
relieved by infantry from Fort Thorn
burgh, which post must be practically
abandoned because of an absence of
appropriations.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01
ROLLING On.
4 TranScOnttncntRI Bicycle Tour
The WheeIman In Cheyenne.

viii Rose the bicycle tourist of
Danville, Ills, who recently started
from that city upon a tnnscontinental
tour, is in this city, having arrived
Friday evening. Yesterday the LEAD
ER's hired man brought out his steed
Of metal true and tried, and temper
line as steel, and in company with Mr..
Rose who by the way, is a newspaper
man, took "a run out to Russell and
back: and as the rubber bound wheels
rolled silently over the Arm and even
roads, the time rolled on too and pleas
antly aided by u fraternal comparison
of notes.
Mr.. Rose was in very poor health
brought on by professional over-work
when he conceived the idea of q bicycle
trip across the continent, or so much
of it as lay between Danville, Ills, and
San Francisco. AT that time he was
not initiated into the art OF riding a
''single su!ky wheel'' but following up
the idea he tackled the critter' and
after a three weeks practice started
out on this novel journey. This was
August 18th, and he has been on the
road almost continuously since.
Leaving''D anville he struck off south
about so miles to Chester and then
rolled acros the country to Decatur,
from thence to Peoria. At Rock
Island he crossed the Mississippi, took
a glimpse at Davenport, Ia; visited
Iowa City and Des Moines, wheeled in
to Council Bluffs, and from Omaha,
Rugged the roads near the railroad,
visiting all the towns along the U. p.
arriving in this city from Sidney Fri
day night, having thus far in the five
weeks he has leisurely been spending
the way, made nearly 1,400 miles across
a country a deal of the.way very sparse
ly settled and cherries.
Mr.. Rose is a young man, space and
not very strong in appearance. The
long ride in various kinds of weather
Drowned him up like a full iledged cow
boy, and he states that his health has
been benefited as much as his face has
been Drowned.
Some strange experiences marked the
progress of his journey, some exciting
and some very comical. In rural dis
tricts where the ''new tangled thing''
had not appeared before, his wheel was
as much of a curiosity as the comet, or a
circus parade, drawing out father,
mother, sons, daughters, the hired girl,
dogs and cats to see the machine. Bel
igerent tramps, jealous of the easy pro-
gress of Rose over lite roads ON which
they had become footsore, once threat
ened himself and his steed with a bonn
bardment of rocks, but some sand, a
bad thing in the road but mighty good
in the craw, coupled with a hip-pocket
movement, and "How far is it to
Grand Island?" persuaded the fellows
to drop their rocks, and humble 1.-TWO
miles L guess"
There are many such episodes which
add to the interest of the lonely journey
through Nebraska, but space forbids
repeating them.
Mr.. Rose is writing letters on the
trip for Indianapolis, st Louis, and
CINCINNATI papers, and will remain a
day or two in this city. 1t is EXTREMITY
doubtful if he continues his journey as
the near approach of cold weather and
s~now-squalls renders it a hazardous UNI
dertaking in the mountains.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01
ArINoR MENTION.
Rents in Fort Collins are lower this
season than last.

Rents in Fort Collins are lower this
season than last.
John Eames will preach at Keefe
hall this evening at 7 O'Clock.
Twenty-one emigrants arrived from
the south yesterday westward bound.
There will be no evening service at
st. Marks Episcopal church this sven-
ing.
Work will begin Immediately upon
the new Episcopal church at Fort
Collins.
Fort Collins has had a game of ball
with twenty-seven players. Collins has
had the b. b. fever badly.
A clay pigeon shooting
is put down for the 3rd Of Oct. near the
exposition grounds, Denver.
Eastern grapes are arriving in the
Cheyenne market now in large quaint
ties. They are cheap and luscious.
A brick addition has been built in
the rear of the Alert hose house to ac-
commodate the demands of this COM
pany.
The bitches for the water mains are
now being dug in the streets. Three
forces of men will soon be at work on
the bitches at different places. 1t re-
qulres some nice work to run the pipes
into the lake.
Geo. leighton will occupy the rooms
now occupied by the Temple of Music,
in the second story of the Fisk block,
and the third floor of the Phoenix
block as a hotel, as soon as the build
ings are complete.
The city orchestra is prepared to ac-
commodate entertainments, parties,
&C., with orchestra music by as many
pieces as are desired and at reasonable
rates. Orders left with Gaylord Bell
will be satisfactorily attended to.
One of our ~bicyclests saw the comet
last night about eight O'Clock. He saw
it on Sixteenth street and saw nothing
else for about three minutes when he
picked himself up and muttered some
astronomical lings as he rode off.
The fashion articles of the LEADER,
original and selected, are published
with reference to the wants of those
who are interested in the changes of
style IN Cheyenne. and, moreover, they
are addressed to purses OF all sizes.
Rev. MI. Sanders of the Congrega-
tional church is absent to-day at Rock
Springs to assist in the dedication OF
the new Congregational church in that
place. and in consequence there will be
no preaching at the church. Sunday
school as usual.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

Some one, Sunday afternoon, through
criminal carelessness, caused consider
able damage to one of the ranches of
the speartish valley. While passing
along the road, a traveller, after light
ing his pipe, threw the match into the
prairie, setting it on lire. The man
SAW the grass burn, but instead of get
ting out and extinguishing the still
small blaze, he drove on ard allowed
the fire to spread. Before it could be
subdued it communicated to a field
close by and consumed twenty acres of
grain which remained uncut. The in
cendiary escaped.-Black Hills Times.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

Sweetwater Gazette: Died-At South
Pass, Sweetwater county, on the morn
ing of the 18th, Thomas Ryan, aged
sixty years. The deceased was well
known in most of the mining camps
from the Pacific coast to the Rocky
mountains, and was one of the first
settlers in Sweetwater county. He was
a California '49er in the Nevada bat
TALON under Major Baldwin, and a no
ted p~rospector and miner. The death
of Tom Ryan will be regretted by all
who knew him.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01
TWO EPISODES.


SUMMER
Two Summt wetks-oh, thort the ilmrl
How swift the sweet days roll!
Then every morning brought low.
And every night a stroll.
These two were seen apart.
No matter whatI the weather.
For Tatu snd shine, Indoors or out.
But brought these two together.
INTER
IL.
On the avenue they meet and pass
A simple bow, and that Is all.
Says she, THE fool 1 met IN the beach
hope he won't dare 10 call"
He sees her bow and lirs his hat.
PolIteness to the letter.
Says he, by love. I've seen that girl
wonder where 1 met her.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

Joe Spitzner was yesterday standing
meditating on the corner of Ferguson
and Seventeenth streets, when a man
came along shaking hands with every
body and smiling.
800 ish dotfn asked Joe.
why" said the Walking Directory,
"that's Jack Medium, the candidate
for delegate"
"Och2" and Joe looked at him
thoughtfully for a moment. "Vell, he
schmiles a laff too koo. wick ~
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

The government buildings at Fort
Sanders were sold Friday at auction as
per advertisement, Fisher and Hunton
being the heaviest bidders taking about
one-third Of the outfit.
TIE officers headquarters brought,
$1,000; the Barracks. 81 ,O40; the stables
&c, sl,13O; the old hospital, $40; the
commissary, s715. The total amount
realized was, S6,037.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

A. II. Swan is building a large stone
residence at his ranch, some thirty
miles from Cheyenne. 1t is to be a
summer resort for his family, and con-
tains large and pleasant rooms. A
veranda' will run the length of the
building at one side. John Culley is
the architect.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

In this city, Saturday morning at 10
O'Clock, Clarence, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. L. Holt, aged three years. The
funeral will be held from the residence
Monday afternoon at 2 O'Clock. Friends
of the family are invited.
On the 2sth inst, Martin James, son
OF Frank K. and Bridget Hart, aged
3 months and 81 days. Funeral to-day
from the residence, corner of O,Neil
and Twenty-first.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01
The Governors House.

Three rooms are being added to Gov.
Hale's residence on Eighteenth street.
A handsome bookcase, with room for
1000 volumes is being placed In the
library. With the other improvements
being made, the governor will have a
pleasant home.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

Smith & Harrington have in their
stock the most complete line Of over
coats and ulsters in the city.
My fall and winter suits are COM
plete, the newest patterns, bestof goods
and make and at reasonable prices.
Polack, the Clothier.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

W Rev. II. S.
Hilton, Saturday, September Both, MI.
Albert S. McNeal, of Laramie county,
Wyo., and Miss Blanche Witham, of
Weld county, Colorado.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

II you want your life insured in a re-
liable company, insure in the New York
Life. j. H.. MACON. AIT.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01
WANTS.
GUNS.

For fine work in rifle sights, for
choking shot guns, for rifle and shot
gun shells, and for sporting goods, go
to 7. Bergersen, Seventeenth street Op-
posite the city hall.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

Sam g. Boutwell, is our regularly ap-
pointed advertising agent, and is
authorized to transact business for the
LEADER.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

Oru~ OF isuom.
No doctor will fail to impress his pa
tients ''that the mouth and teeth should
he healthy because it receives the food
and prepares it for its digestive work.
Unse SOZODONT, crafty your family
physician, and enjoy life comfortably.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

Attention, Gentlemen Now is the
time to get your clothing cleaned, re-
paired and made as good as new, by
Chas. Ohnstein, $50 Sixteenth street.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

Imean VIVA, | say, that the place to
buy underwear is at Polack's, who buys
them only in case lots.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

A good saying-the New York Life
is a reliable company TO insure in.
J. ii. MACON, Agt.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

More of 1t,
We mean first-class tible board at
the Cheyenne House, 292 Themes st.
HOWARD HALvERsoN, Prop.
For fine watch repairing,
DAVID MILLER, nth street.
HORSES. CATTLE. SHEEP ETC
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

A good Howe sewing machine.
Would exchange for a good COW or
horse. Inquire at the LEADER office.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

A highly bred young Stallion for sale.
Enquire at Wightman's Livery stable.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

50 REWARD.
WIN be paid for the recovery of each
one of these horses advertised One
chestnut soTrel horse branded and ven
ded VI on left hip one brown horse,
branded 6 on left hip one dark bay
horse with white spot on forehead and
white spot on nose, branded o w on
left shoulder also six head of horses
branded MI on left shoulder aud hip.
Tinker Bros, of Cheyenne, Wyo., will
pay the above reward If the horses are
put in pasture and they are notified.
We have also taken up one bay horse
with white face, branded = on the left
shoulder, and N bay horse. branded
ST OF left thigh, and one chest
nut sorrel horse, branded E on left
shoulder, and one bay horse, bob tail,
branded, e on left shoulder and OU
VI
On left hip. HINKER Bros,
Box 433, Cheyenne, Wyo,
~
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01
Financial and Commercial.

Robinson Consolidated $50 @GD. closed at Ihj
Green Mountain from 100 10 no closing lhI
state Line . and 2 declined to IL
Oriental & Mlllerfo Il
Consolidated Virginia advanced to lsi
Annie and south Pacific to II
sales for the day ~ SIS shares.
Total bullion vpcetutS In New York for the
week from mincs $4,000.
Petroleum firm
a
Refined. Ia 81
Unite u4ht
Copper steady.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

Sparhawk Bros. received to-day the
finest line Of gents underwear ever
displayed In the city.