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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-12

ITEM In Washington paper: "Mr.
Frank Wllkeson, whose strong aud
vivid pictures of western life, and
whose excellent letters from the south
some time ago were delightful features
Of the New York Sun, Is in Washing
ton and will remain here for The win
ter. He will do some special work, and
will, Of course, do 1t well aud interest
ingly." A leading eastern paper once
referred 10 Eugene Lawrence as the
''platitudinous ass who writes no-pope,y
articles for Harper's Weekly" The
FIRST portion Of this might well apply to
Mr.. Wilkeson. With an immense
field to cover and abundant material
TO work on he choose to seek the sensa.
tienai rather than to give useful infor-
nation. and hence his letters have al.
was lacked the important element of
reliability.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-12
wurs the Indians in Texas enter a

WIRN the Indians in Texas enter u
cotton patch they pick the entire week.
and pile the cotton in one common
heap. On Saturday they select some
white man In whom they can conhde,
TO weigh all the cotton. After doing
this he computes the amount due the
tribe, and after collecting that amount
from the planter he divides 1t equally
among the members Of the tribe. Then
the planter gives the chosen agent his
account against the tribe for provisions
furnished. and the agent npportions the
expense equally among the Indians, and
then collects it pro rata from each. Set
Element cannot be effected in any other
way. This is the Indians way and no
other will answer.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-12
OK Fifth avenue, New York, recent.

Or Fifth avenue, New York, recent
ly, an electric light pole was broken of
by q hack with which a horse was run
ming away. and the wire was severed
and fell into the street. A little later
q horse stepped upon the broken wires
and received a violent shock. The
horse seemed to have become entangled
In the wires after falling, and to have
become so charged with electricity that
1t was unable to get up. The driver
received a shock from the horses body
In attempting to lift it,and was thrown
violently to the ground. Finally the
electricity vas cut of from the circuit
at the supply office and the horse was
released. 1t is believed the animal
will dIa
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-12

Slueh vein at Pioneer saloon.
Monkey punch at Pioneer saloon.
Tom and Jerry at Pioneer saloon.
Egg Nogg at Pioneer saloon.
Hot Punches ut Pioneer saloon.
Mixed Drinks at Pioneer saloon.
Rhine Wine at Pioneer saloon.
st. Louis Beer at Pioneer saloon.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-12

MoRNoNIsM, like that other relic of
barbarism, wants only Ito be let
alone" 1t will take a good many
Henry Ward Deechers to bring the
American people up to the let-alone
policy. President Arthur and Beecher
fortunately don't think alike about
mormonism.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-12

SPEAKER CAKLisLE's present ambi-
ton is to know how he can please near
ly two hundred members Of congress,
zach Of whom wants to be at the head
of the best committee. aud nearly all of
whom want The eHrth.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-12

Courtesy of Hyo. Archives & Histo
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-12

TIE cowboys on the plaina have re-
Gently given a good deal of dissatisfac-
tion to tho public from their misde-
n and deviltry. They have now
taken to writing poetry, and the au-
thorities should not hesitate to begin
killing. "The cowboy poet'' said to be
ensconced in one of the government
Offices at Washington should be hunted
down at once.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-12
Mis-. Winner, s.leet sehooI

Is now at 500 Hill street. All branches
of English are taught, also fancy
needle work. Children wishing to take
music will have the use of a piano at
the school. Parents are requested to
call.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-12

THERE is nothing In the postmaster
generals report to show how many
post offices In this country have been
named after Frank Hatton. These
statistics would have been worth CIV
ing II room conld have been found for
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-12

MRS. ConNwALLis- wisT,9 the wife
of the British minister at Washington,
has referred to the newspaper para
graphers of this country as ''the bright
electric spark OF the new world" This
Is better than calling them gag Jets.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-12

Carroll row has two nrst-class
cooks, also a hrst-class waiter, and for
the accommodation of those who
are out late, keeps open until 2
O'Clock
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-12

Don't forget TO call at the Cheyenne
Loan office and get prices on diamonds,
watches, jewelry and other articles too
numerous to mention.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-12
WEDNESDAY. DEC.-ls. 1888.

OSCAR WILDE, 1t is announced, is 10
be married. The name Of the other
weak-mirdrd nartv IL not given.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-25
Catching Fish In n Fog.

The very latest fish story related to
the Washington Critic by a gentleman
who resides on the historical banks OF
the Potomac River, just below Alexan.
dria:
"You know" he began, ''ift there is any
thing that the Potomac River is famous
in history for, it is the dense fogs that
overhangs it ike pals at certain seasons
of the year. Well, one foggy morning
not long ago l started before daybreak
for the river as had been my custom, t.
catch mess of fish for breakfast The
fog was thick enough to cut with knife
and | couldn't see my hand before my
eyes, but Just made for the banks by
instinct. Finally got near enough to
hear the waves beating against the
shore and, undoing my line threw it out
was rewarded with the usual success.
Caught ten fine catfish, and just asl had
commenced To wind up my line and
start back the sun arose and the fog be-
gan to drift lazily down the river. Then
to my great surprise, found that / had
not been within, 200 yards of the water" "
"But," interjected the Critic, "you
said that you caught ten fish. How
was that possible~
$50 | did. caught them in the fog.
1t was so thick that the fish had stray
ed out of the water and were swimming
around in it, you see" --r
The Osceola times., 1883-08-25
Things To Remember.
Detroit Free Press.

Remember" said Brother Gardner,
"dat a lawyer will work harder to cl'ar a
murderer dan he will TO convict thief
Remember, dat naybur who offers
you de loan of his hoe am fishin' around
to secure de loan of your wheelbarrer.
Remember, dat you can't judge of de
home happiness of a man an wife by
seein' 'em at Sunday slule picnic.
Remember. dat while de average
man will return you de k'rect change in
business transackshun, he'll water his
milk and fix beans wild his coffee. ~
Remember, dat all de negatives of de
best photographs am retouched an de
wrinkles an freckles worked out.
Remember, dat society am made up
good clothes, hungry stomachs, decep,
ton, heart aches an mixed grammar.
Remember, dat people will nebber
stop to questun de truf of any rumor OF
scandal asfectin' your character, but il
takes vars to satisfy 'em dat your great
grandmother Gde leadin' gal in a flf-
teen cent ballet
The Osceola times., 1883-08-25

engraving, artificial flower making, de-
signing patterns, painting window shades
and other industrial and decorative arts.
Millinery and dressmaking are taught,
and in such way as to make them fine
arts. All the work is done under the
constant inspection and criticism of the
most ablest and most artistic masters
that Paris can furnish. Cheap instruc-
tions wouldneoessarilybe secondrate, and
second rate teachers would produce sec
ond rate artisans injuring permanently
the character of the schools. Thecourse of
study embraces three years; the literary
course is that laid down by the French
government for schools of the second
grade, corresponding somewhat to our
grammar schools. Price of tuition in
any one of the handicrafts taught is two
dollars month. If the pupil takes also
the literary course, the charge is about
two dollars and half"
The Osceola times., 1883-08-25

TO call him 'the biggest rascal in the
world" lie was very conceited withal
and used to delight to brag of his business
capacity whenever any one was near to
listen. One rainy day, as quite a num-
ber were seated around the stove in the
store, he began, as usual to tell of his
great bargains, and at last wound up
with the expression, Nobody has ever
cheated me, nor they can't neither"
Judge said an old man of the COM
pany, 'I've cheated you morn you ever
did me-
"How so ?' asked the Judge.
"lf fyou'll promise you won't go TO law
about it, nor do nothing, III tell you, or
won't; you are too much Of law
character for me-"
Lets hear let's hearl' cried half
dozen voices.
an promise" said the judge, "and
treat in the bargain" -
well, do you remember that wagon
you robbed me out ofp'
Il never robbed you of any wagon
exclaimed the judge; Il only got the
best of a bargain"
"Well / made up my mind to have it
back, and"
"You never did" interrupted the cute
Judge.
well, you see, Judge, sold you one
day very nice pine log, and bargained
with you for ot more. Well, that log
| stole off your pile, down by your mill
the night before, and the next day sold
it to you. The next night drew it back
home, and sold it TO You the next day !;
and so | kept on until you bought your
own log of me twenty-seven times"
THAT is false p exclain ed the iniuri-
ated judge, running to his books and ex
aiming his log accounts "you never sold
us twenty seven logs of the same meas
urement"
81 know it," said the vender in logs !;
"by drawing ii back and forth the ends
wore off until il was only ten feet long
lust fourteen shorter than the first time
| brought it--and whsn it got so short |
drew il home again and worked it into
shingles, and then | concluded | had
got my wagon back aud slowed away in
my pocket-b book"
The exclamation Of the Judge was
drowned in the shouts of the bystanders
and the log-drawer found the door with
on: the promised treat. And TO see a
man mad you have only TO ask the Judge
if he ever was robbed.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-25
The House, ether's Economy.

What is economy? The house-mo:her
must expend something-shall it be pa
ticnce? Shall it be Skill time or coal
That depend somewhat on what she has
in store She may stand over the cook,
teach her if she be teachable, guard the
campers and draughts, show her by
actual demonstration that immoderate
heat ruins certain cooking, and if she
can do this she does good work. She is
helping her country By making one
woman skillful who was unskillful be-
fore. But it requires much time and
and temper. If a woman have not both
at command. it is better to pass by on
the other side. If husband or children
require her time, if it is al she can do to
be quiet and patient and reasonable,
then it is better 10 let another hod of
white ash 90 into the stove. Life is more
than coal. 1t is better to waste anthra-
cite than peace of mird. 1t is more eco
nomical to kindle up a fresh FIRE at noon
tide than to kindle a devouring flame in
the heart over tr1ing to save il. A wo.
man of fortune living in the country is
praised because she does her own house
work. She is called Smart capable,
Independent. | do not praise her toll
crate the "smartness" because / know
the difficulty of getting good service in
the country, and because of profound
belief in the right of every woman to ar
range her own life in her own way. But
| do not admire any one for doing lower
work when he might be doing higher
work. 1t is higher work for an intellect
ual woman to teach an ignorant woman
how to make bread than it is to make
the bread herself. II is higher work to
administer the government Of house
hold than to do the work of household
Some minds are incapable of administra-
ton; they can do only solid, single
steady work. Let them do it, in Heav-
ems name But let US not praise, as SUI.
periority, the incapacity which is inferi'
ority."
The Osceola times., 1883-08-25
A Religion Which IL Kind o. strstchy.
Detroit Free Pres.


An old couple, man and wife, we're
along the wharves day or two ago hunt
ing for an up shore boat and the wo-
man explained to steamboat agent:
Its a very stormy season, and we
will expect to be sea sick, and we'd ruth
er 60 on boat where the captain is a
religious man."
"Well that's sll right" he replied.
"We've got one very religious captain on
our line and his boat sails to night"
"Can we go down and see him?"
"Oh, yes. Keep right down the street
until you see the beat"
The couple walked on and finally
boarded the steamer. The captain and
all hands were busy with cargo, but the
old folks walked up to him and the wo-
man said:
"Capting, you have been recommend
ed.to us as a religious man."
"The devil l have" he promptly growl-
ed. ~
They looked at each other with con-
sternation depicted in their faces, and
then the old man said:
"Capting what church do you belong
to?"
"See here." roared the official. "Ii
you've come to bleed me for charity, OF
want Inc to sign a petition or expect this
boat to carry lot of deadheads up the
lake, wont stand it. What do you want?
Out with il now, and no internal chaw-
ing around. Pm If | amt bothered by
more - lunaties than any other :. nlai
onthe : lakesw
Man and wife retired to consult and
after getting ten feet away the woman
said.
"Henry, he's not religious man."
"Well dunno"
"But he swears like pirate"
"Yes, Maria, but you see this is out
West. We don't swear and belong to
the church too up in New Hampshire
but they may do differently out here
He swears, but he looks like man to
depend upon in storm"
"Shant we look for another?"
II guess not, Maria. guess the reli
gons out here in Michigan are quite
stretchy and they low swearing on
steamboats, and around the depots. We
will 90 by this boat, and if he don't swear
any barber than he did to us mebbe
Providence will see him squeeze through
on the up trip and sink him when he
comes down
The Osceola times., 1883-08-25
Henry Clay and President Buchanan,


Henry Clay used to take special de-
light in annoying Mr.. Buchanan, who
had, he believed, started the report that
he had made bargain with John
Quincy Adams, by which he secured the
election of the Massachusetts statesman
as president, receiving in return the ap-
pointment of secretary of state, which
had been up to that day stepping stone
TO the presidency. On one occasion, as
Mr.. Buchanan was defending himself
against the charge of disloyalty during
the war of 1912, he having been 'an old
Federalist," to prove his loyalty stated
that he had entered a company of vol
unteers at the time of the battle Of North
Point, and marched to Baltimore.
True" he said, II was not in any en-
gagement, as the British had reireated
before | got there"
Mr.. Clay. You marched to Baltimore
though?
Mr.. Buchanan. Yes,
Mr.. Clay. Armed aud equipped
Mr.. Buchanan. Yes, armed and
equipped.
Mr.. Clay. But the British had retreated
when you arrived
Mr.. Buchanan. Yes.
Mr.. Clay. viii the senator from
Pennsylvania be good enough to inform
us whether the British retrea,ed in con-
sequence of his valiantly marching TO the
relief of Baltimore, or whether he
marched to the relief of Baltimore in
consequence Of the British having al
ready retrea,ed?
The senators and the occupants of the
galleries roared with laughter. and Mr..
Buchanan, red with anger, prudently
made no reply.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-25
Speaking Plain.

There is sometimes much too much''
ceremony between lovers-and some.
times much too little; and as often one
extreme as the other. How amusing it
is to meet couple who have been sigh
ing twelve month, hesitating at mere
words-the formal declaration, the formal
acceptance, or the set proposals of papas
and .uammas of both sides of the house.
Yet you shall see your swain afraid to
broach the awful question, except by i'm
plication; dropping blind hints, as if it
were really great sin to speak plain;
and you shall see a damsel, who has
made up her mind to say yes, and who
knows that il is all understood, hesitat-
Ing at the word; as if it would burn her
lirs. and after all not daring to speak it,
bur accepting husband by pantomimic
gestures All people are not quite sc
nervous.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-25
An Emperor. Frolic.

The man who said 'squirm, oldnltur,
to his stingy spirit, when forcing him
self TO part with his money, had an easier
time of it after all than if somebody else
had forced him to do it. Fancy the in
ternal "squirming" Of the victim of im-
perial fun, as pictured in the following
extract: "The late Emperor Nicholas,
Atuocrat of all the Russias, the most
iron-ha nded of modern tines it is
said, "held one thing in particular
aversion, viz, wealth coupled with ava
rice. Tie was once travelling with Great
dignitary whom he had often bantered
because of stinginess.
"At one of the stages the carriage had
10 undergo sundry repairs, and the gem
tlemen went forward on foot They
came to a spot where the road was
flooded to considerable depth. The
emperor called q road laborer and asked
him IL he would undertake to carry him
through the water
"'Why notP said the l1borer, who
took the monarch on his back and con-
veyed him safely across.
"Tle emperor gave him couple OF
gold pieces, and whispered
"Now, go and fetch the other gentle
man, but when you have got half way
way through the water, stand still and
ask him how much he intends to give
you as 90, Er.-a -. .gss w..
THE man did y he was told stood
still with his living load, and inquired
,,,f fh., ,,,,llln ,r tho hn,u ypItah ha
was to get.
"'You rascai 7 cried the. niser the
other gentleman paid for us both. | saw
him, you impudent swindler You shall
not have another farthingp
"'What is he going to sand p calle
out the emperor.
Nothing Haa
"'Then throw him into the waterp
"The laborer was about 10 do so, but
his intended victim held on tighter, and
exclaimed: - a-r r ... n-a. 81
4 will give you three roubles y
"'Ask three hundred interposed the
emperor laughing.-a. ~ q
And now began a nlost comical scene
the terrified rider chung still more closely
to his bearer, whom the emperor, by his
gesture, encouraged TO remain firm. The
rage and terror depicted in the features
OF the miser were in1iscribably ludi'
crous, the emperor meanwhile urging
him to come on.
"'Wcn, now,' exclaimed the grand
dignitary at last, carry me across. ! will
pay you when we get there
"'Don't you trust him " called the EN-
petor, nearly choked with laughter
Make him pay at oncev
Our anxious traveller had, while
hanging over the water, to bring out biz
pocketbook and hand to the countrymar
the three hundred roublcs."
The Osceola times., 1883-08-25
PERSONAL.

Judge Hoadly, of Ohio, is a Unitarian.
Belt, the famous sculptor is the son of
a blacksmith.
Lord Salisbury personally supcrintends
the cultivation of his farms.
George Knapp, proprietor of the st.
Louis Republican, is ninety-eight years
old.
DIR. Tanner, the fast II, is eating three
solid meals day at jamestown, n. Y.
3 Dr. Mary Walker has received her
walking papers from the Commissioner
Of Pensions.
Gov. Butler will take the Massachu-
sets Legislature sailing in his yacht up
on the adjournment Of that honorable
body. m
Ii is said that Rev. Harry Grey, who
bears the title of Earl of Stamford and
Warrington, has married colored wo-
man in Barbados.
Justice Bradley, of the United States
Supreme Court, claims that he can de-
monstrate that the crucifixion took place
ON the 7th of April A. ID. 80.
Gov. Butler has cut the spring poets to
the quick by declaring that the compos-
ing Of verses is one of the most worth
less exertions of the human mind"
Benjamin p. Cheney, Boston million
aire, waited many years for pretty wi
dow to marry him. The widow wished
to raise her daughter before marrying,
but Mr.. Cheney having exhausted his
patience, married the daughter who low
ed him without conditions.
Senator McDonald's private life is a
very happy one. His home in Indiana
polls is eminently respectable but not
fashionable. Here he entertains with
old-fashioned hospitality, one of his hab-
its being to give reception to each
State Legislature, which is regularly
looked forward to as feature of the ses-
sion. He has been married twice, and
has had three sons and one daughter by
his first wife. OF these two sons survive
one of whom is, unfortunately deformed
Last winter Senator Mcdonald married
Miss Bernard, a lady in middle life.
He Is a member of the Second Presby-
terian Church of Indianapolis, and is a
liberal contributor to all religious OBJ
iects
The Osceola times., 1883-08-25

Neither mental nor physical labor can
be accomplished satisfactorily unless the
system is in order. When you feel tired.
languid, wearied without cxertion, the mind
slow to act, and requiring great mental eff
fort, YOU can rest assured that your liver is
not acting properly, and that nature requires
assistance TO help throw of Impurities.
There Is no remedy that will accomplish this
so mildly and yet effeciualy as .'PRIcKLY
ASH BrrTERs. A trial will satisfy you OF
its merits.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-25
LITTLE HALE-wORN SHOE.

There is sacred, secret place, 3
baptized with tears and sighs;
Where little halfworn shoes are kept
From cold, unfteling eyes.
ihey have no meaning save to her
whose darling's feet have strayed
Far from the sacred fold Of love
Where late in Joy they played.
The impress OF little foot,
Now can Il be go dear?
How can little hslfworn shoe
Call forth q sigh or tear?
'Tis more than dear. 'tis eloquent
Ofgrace and beauty fed
Ut wakes the sound Of little feet
swee, sound, forever dead a..
1t whispers to the mothers ear . F.
tale Of fondest love
II tells her that the litile feet
Now tread the fields above.
on has she bathed 1t with her tears,
OFT kissed 1t o'e and o'er;
lift were filled with costliest gems
She could not love 1t more.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-25
pU Al IT ".
EoEEsT UNDERWOOD JOHNSON.

Take. ere the bee hath slipped,
The courtly. nader -lipped
And dewy oleander,
And breathe and dream and wonder,
Bni ah take not another,
Lest fragrance fragrance smotlfr.
What all your wresthed wine,
IfwhaI | taste of mine
Be pure The Burgund sun
Reflects as warm in one
Flame-kindled drop as 'twerc
The vintage ofs year.
Stranger, thy passing word
My leaping heart hath heard
Its tone makes strangsness end
This hour thou art my friend;
And could not dearer be,
Loved an eternity. .th
Beauty. or JOY, or nirth-
Ofall that's best on earth
One is thousand worth.
rv- -.eurrrr The Century.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-25
A GOOD STORY.
How He Got His Wagon back.

In the village Of W lived man
who had once been judge Of thu county,
and was known all over it by the name
of Judge l.. He kept a store and saw
mill, and was always sure to have the
best of bargain on his side, by which
means he had gained an ample compe.
tency. and some some did not hesitate
The Osceola times., 1883-08-25
Paris school for Girls.

Education. calls attention TO the fact
that in the technical schools of Paris
girls are taught various grades. "Among
these, aie book-keepir including
everything necessary TO commercial
educ alton painting on porcelain. wood
The Osceola times., 1883-08-25
The Prince OF Wales as Jumbo.

TfdfTVI , IJHNdf
The most beautiful ball dress ever in
vented by Worth all in white and silver
is to be called "The Chamberlayne," in
honor OF that beautiful American girl,
and is not to be worn by any others till
she has worn hers at the earlier balls OF
tie London season. Mrs. Pitman Mar
gerry Deanc) is responsible for the story
that this young lady has been heard to
address the Prince of Wales as Jumbo.
Strange that we complain of caricature
in Daisy Miller?
The Osceola times., 1883-08-25

The Propaganda fide, by order of Pope
Leo XIII, has published and widely cir
culated the acts of the present Pontifi-
cate with respect to Ireland. They are
five in number, and in all of them the
Catholic clergy are admonished to lend
no countenancc TO the schemes of the
Irish Land League.