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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

Peter Morahan was selling a patent
fire kinder some time since which q
correspondent pronounced highly ex-
plosive when used In connection with
benzine. Those who bought the kim
dlers now intend to use them as
"billys" on the heads of burglars. just
as they are entering by a window. Mr..
Morahan LIS still in the business of re-
failing explosive material, but this time
of a far different nature. 1t is nothing
more or less than Rev. A. Lambert's
attack and defeat of I~ngersolism. The
work Ia small one) has dropped like a
thunder bolt out of a clear sky in IT,
gersoll's camp, blowing to flinders all
Of his pet ideas. 1t must be read to be
appreciated. There are many press
notices c~ommendatory of the work.
Mr.. Lambert is a Catholic priest.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

There was quite a brilliant assem-,
blags at the Episcopal Christmas mar
ket last evening. The attendance was
not as large as 1t would have been had
1t not been Tor the unfavorabls weather
and slippery sidewalks. The tables
were spread with all of the nice things
generally found on such occasions. The
display Of flowers and nice things fol
Christmas gifts was very fine and nu-
merous articles were sold at good
figures. We have NJ means Of know
ing what the net proceeds Of the affaii
were, but a fair sum must have been
realised. The music and dancing
was the chief attraction of the oc.
casion, the former being furnished by
Professor Ollerinshaw.
The following are the names of tn,
ladies in charge Of the tables:
Flower table-Mrs. HellmRn and
Mrs. Carey.
Doll and Fancy table-Mrs. Baxter,
Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Gannett.
Supper table-Mrs. Governor Hale
Mrs. Abry, Mrs. Rich and Mrs. War
ner.
Cash table-Mrs. Gill.
After about everything else had beer
attended to they sold a few dolls. BAIRD
who was auctioneer, said they wer,
girls. Our sage brush reporter, wht
was mad because all the young lsdieI
looked too pretty for him, don't know
whether Baird vas right or not, bu'
Warren paid $40 for one anyhow
Finally the good looking a~uctioneei
said they were dolls, then he said the,
we're babies, but our fellow didn't bu'
one; he don't have to buy babies ant
never did.
Altogether he is Of the opinion tina
1t was worth q dollar to 60 in and SO,
the folks, and thinks it a very pleasan'
affair.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

Yesterday the remains of the late
John Schenck were brought to this
city by direction Of A. Simmons, the
proprietor of the Simmons house, and
prepared for interment. In the mean
time that gentleman received a tele-
gram from the son of the deceased in
southern Colorado, asking him to send
the body there. The body was pre-
pared and placed in the CONN last even.
ing. Mrs. Simmons purchased and ar
ranged quite a quantity of beautiful
flowers. which were placed In the coffin
with him, and the remains were sent
last evening to his friends. Mr.. Schenck
died Of spoplexy and not of paralysis, as
previously stated.
"Uncle" John has made 1t his home
with Mr.. Simmons who has done much
for the old man, in fact always treat.
ing him as q son would the father, and
when Uncle" John was out of a jot
or sick OF needed care, he always found
a home and whatever he needed at the
Simmons house. "Cast thy bread up
on the waters, and after many days il
shall return unto thee"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

terday with their sleds and they consid-
cred that every vehicle that appeared
on the street was their especial and un-
disputed game. Nearly everyone
agreed with the young Americas, and
none of the drivers of carriages of any
sort made war upon them.
Some fellow stumbled out of a saloon
on Eddy street yesterday onto the side.
walk, striking his head on an iron rail-
Ing close at hand. He was quite badly
stunned, but soon recovered and as
they picked him up said: "Scuse me,
gemman, didn't tend ter strike any
body-'scuse me this time"
Del Norte Prospector: The modes
of killing In San Juan vary with each
town. In Silverton they pull their
guns and shoot until one drops; in
OuraY they chase the victim into the
bills and hire a man to go and kill
him in Durango men are found; in the
vicinity Of Rico men are shot through
their doors at night; in Lake City they
drop from a bridge; in Del Norte we
lynch 'em, thank you.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20
ELI PERKINS BOOK AGENT.
A short Narrative Embracing n Re.
markabIe Chain OF circumstances
New York STAR

New York Star.
4 Philadelphia book agent importunsd
James Watson, a rich and close New York
man, living out at Elizabeth, until he bought
a book-the early Christian Martyrs Mr..
Watson didn't want the book, but he bought
1t to get rid of the agent; then taking it I'M
der his arm, he started for the train which
takes him to his New York office.
Mr.. Watson hadn't been gone long before
Mrs Watson came home from a ~noighbor'A
The book agent saw her, and went in and
persuaded the wife to buy another copy OF
the same book. She was ignorant Of the fact
that her husband had bought the same book
In the morning. When Mr.. Watson came
back from New York at night Mrs. Watson
showed him the book.
81 dom want to see it, said Watson,
~frowning terribly.
"Why. husbandr' asked his wife.
because that rascally book agent sold me
the same book this morning. Now we've got
two copies Of the same book-two copies Of
the Early Christian Martyrs and"
"But, husband, we can"
mo, we can't, eitherr' Interrupted Mr..
Watson. THAT man is off on the train be
fore this Confound I'll l could kill the fsl-
low, Il"
"Why, there he goes to the depot now
said Mrs Watson, pointing out of the win
uOW dL Lub TbLeaIlDR IOTm OIL Int DOOE agent
making for the train.
But it's too late to catch him, and Tm
not dressed. I've taken of my boots and,
Just then Mr.. Stevens, a neighbor Of Mr..
Watson, drove by, when Watson pounded on
the window-pan In a frantic manner, al
most frightening the horse.
Here, Stevensln he shouted, "you'rs
hitched up; won't you run your horse down
to the train and hold that book agent till l
comet RUM Catch i'm nowin
can right said Mr.. Stevens, whipping up
his horse and tearing down the road.
Mr.. Stevens reached the train just as the
conductor shouted "all aboariI'
Book agentl' he yelled, as the book agent
stepped on to the train. Book AGENT hold
onl Mr.. Watson wants to see you
"Watsoni Watson wants TO see moF' re-
peated the seemingly puzzled book agent.
"Oh, l know what he wants! he wants to buy
one OF my books; but | can't miss the train to
ell 1t to him.
ST that is all he wants. said Mr.. Stevens,
driving up TO the car window, 81 can pay for
1t and take 1t back to him. How much is itF'
1.-TWO dollars for the Early Christian Mar
tyrs,'" said the book agent, as he reached for
the money and passed the book out through
the car window.
Just then Mr.. Watson arrived, putting and
blowing, in his shirt sleeves. As he saw the
train pull out he was too full for u~tterance.
"Well, | got it for you,r said Stevens; Gust
got 1t, and that's alln
got whatf' yelled Watson.
"Why, | got the b~ook-'Early Christian
Martyrs and"
'By-the-great-gunsrn moaned Watson,
as he placed his hand TO bis brow and swooned
right in the middle OF the street,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

The parties, that Is Brown and bis
companion, who were charged with
passing the $40 confederate bill at the
Five Mile ranch, were brought before
Judge Fisher on the charge Of obtain
ing money on false pretenses. The terri
tory as we'll as the defendant were I'M
represented by counsel. The defendants
pleaded not guilty, but on hearing the
evidence they were each given twenty
days in jail and in addition thereto q
hne Of $40 and costs. Brown made q
little speech and claimed that the fault
was all his own, and was quite bitter
against the Judge for not discharging
his companion. They were com
mitted.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

Hon. ]. NJ. Briggs, of Colorado, has
prepared and published a series Of Ia
bles showing the profits of stock rails
ing in the parks of that state. The
North, South and Middle parks seem
to be more especially adapted to cattle
than are the plains. The grasses are
more nutritious and retain those quail
ties in winter better, while cold wealth
or at the altitude at which the parks
ARE situate, seem to affect cattle less
injuriously than it does upon the lower
altitude of the plains. Cattle in the
parks have never been affected with
contagious or epidemic diseases of any
character, and the percentage of loss
is extremely low.
The expense of herding and winter
ing a large herd of cattle, say LOCO, is
from 81. % to 80. so for each head win
tered. One herder in summer aud two
in winter are required for each 1000 of
cattle, and their wages and board
amount to about $500 per annum each.
Two hundred tons of hay for each l ZOO
head is an -extrayagant provision, and
the cost of putting it up should not
exceed two dollaIs per ton. This makes
the total cost of keeping 1000 head of
cattle less than 81, 200 a year. But al
lowing the cost of herdIng and winter
ing cattle to average two dollars per
head, the expenses for ten years would
amount to only $40, 996. which, de-
Quoted from the sales, in ten years
$4s3, l4o, would leave a net balance of
S403, 134, or more than eighty per cent
upon an investment of 50, OOO.- Omaha
Bee.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20
9ailu Esaner.
THURSDAY, DEC. 90, 1888.


J.. P. Caldwell, of Laramie, is in the
city.
J. Kennedy, of Fort Fetterman. is in
town.
W. H. Fisher, of Fort Fairfield, Is in
town.
c. Emerson, of Livermore, is visiting
Cheyenne.
A. R. Converse is expected back to-
day or tomorrow.
6. II. Pierce and wife have returned
from a visit to Cincinnati.
George Beard, teller in M. E. Post
& Co.'S bank, has gone to visit his home
in Pennsylvania. He will take in the
Niagara Falls in his trip.
Registered at Dyer's hotel =
T Chadwick, J Miller, Pole creek;
Ell Menshka, Denver; s A Pierce,
Pine Bluffs; T Thornan, G Wander
skan, Fort Collins; M R Matthews,
North Park; D H Sanders, Omaha.
Registered at the Railroad house
SIS Hass, Council Bluffs; NJ Cohen.
New Orleans; o Haley, Laramie; G T
Rockwell, Kansas City; L c Baldwin,
Council Bluffs; ] A Hartman, ranch;
Mrs ] M Payne, San Franclsco; L c
Stark, Chicago.
Registered at the Inter-O Ocean hotel
" FL Fisher, Fort Fairfield; w N
Clark, Omaha; ] P Caldwell, Laramie;
W R Bills, Denver; J s Titcomb, Boul-
der; J ii Kennedy, Fort Fetterman; c
Emerson, Liyermore; H NJ Simpson,
Omaha; D B Dole, TR B Dole, ranch.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20
Christmas Flowers.

Mrs. Masten has returned and is
ready to attend to calls for flowers.
Finest cut flowers. rosebuds, holly
wreaths, mistletoe and all kinds of
Christmas decorations. Leave orders
as 500 as possible to be accommo-
dated.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

l take great pleasure in commencing
Notes on Ingersoll," by Rev. A.
Lambert, to all who have been infu-
sncsd by Colonel Ingersol's objections
to the christian faith. I hope the book
will have numerous readers.
GEORGE G. RAFTER.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

The most popular place in town.
The best of wines and cigars always in
stock. Free lunch served tonight.
Gentlemanly attendants and a pleasant
place to pass a leioure hour.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20
Christina. Flowers.

Mrs. Masten has returned and is
ready to attend to calls for flowers.
Finest cut flowers, rosebuds. holly
wreaths. mistletoe and all kinds Of
Christmas decorations. Leave orders
as BOON Is possible to be accommo-
dated.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

Imported brandies, 3.star Hennessey,
in glass and in bulk. Imperial Cabi-
net gin, imported and Jamaica rum, at
prices to suit the trade. All these war
ranted strictly straight goods.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

Don't buy your holiday presents until
you have examined the handsome stock
land reasonable prices) at Rhodes a
Troxell's,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

If you want diamonds, D. Miller, Sew
enteenth street, can furnish them at
from $50 to 1920.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

The silverware at d. Miller's, Seven
tenth street, is without question ele-
CANT in every particular. Rich In the
carving and elegant In design.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20
DON'T FAIL

To call at Crook & Hunts Eagle Phar-
macy before buying your holiday goods.
Eddy street, opposite Dyer's.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

The celebrated New York Counts In
bulk for sale by the pint, quart or gal
lon at McEwen's Oyster Ocean.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

Where will you find them brighter,
purer or more elegant? We mean the
holiday assortment at D. Miller's jew
elry store, seventeenth street.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

Well digging and cleaning. All work
guaranteed. Fifteenth street, third
house west OF government track,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

Elegant French clocks at D. Millep's
besutiful and servicable as gifts, at D.
Miller's, Seventeenth street,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR
Craig,Davis&Co.'s

We can sell you all kinds of Easy
Chairs and Rockers, Rattan Chairs and
Rockers, Fine Parlor Suits, Sofas,
Lounges, &c.
If you buy this kind OF presents they
viii last longer and please better in the
end than any other,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

d. Miller. jeweler, has an elegant as
sortment Of French goods, Seventeenth
street.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

Beautiful Pictures at the
F. E. WARREN MERCASTnE Co.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

Rich jewelry OF every style and price
to be found at D. Miller's jewelry store.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

An Elegant Line of TrInges jus
rooo{,aa
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20
EI-EGAN'

SEAL SKIN GAPS
AT MELANDER's.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

F. E, WARREN MERCANTILE Co,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-20

istorica1 Dept; Cheyenne, Hyo.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-12-13


A NEW IEvEE7IoE NEEDED.-Who
will invent housework machine for
as that will take as many steps in
proportion to the housemaid's i steps,
as the sewing machine takes stitches
In proportion to the needle Of the
seamstressf something that we can
wind up in the morning, and be at
ease about Even if we have to turn
q crank we won't mind very much.
In other words, what we want is
steam servant girl. Fire made, break
fast served, washing dMe-all the
rest Of our little affairs accomplished
without any bitches. How We shall
bless the man who invents it.
Even if it does explode or "collide"
occasionally. we sha' mt mind il much.
It will not be 90 bad as a sudden de-
parture of the laundress at noon on
wash day., or q tumultuous retreat
Of the kitchen army. And even If it
should "go of Just before dinner
party, the probabilities are that you
would 90 of with it, and that ''subse-
quent proceedings would interest you
no more"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-12-13

LINCOLN ON BUTLER.-Some one
asked Mr.. Lincoln why they had tried
Butler in so many different places
Big Bethel, New Orleans, Peninsula,
etc. IL reminded him of story -
when I was q young man was a
rail splitter. wanted an axe made,
and called on blacksmith knew in
order to get him to make one for me.
Abe, said he, I have just the piece
of steel for such an axe, and have
been saving it for some time, think
ing you might need one.' Having
said this much. he put the piece Of
steel in the forge and having raised
it white heat, placed it on the anvil
and beat it powerfully with his ham
mer. The sparks few around, and all
present had to stand aside; but, af-
ter working on it for some time, he
turned to me with a rueful face
and said Abe, it won't make an axe,
but it will clevisl' Next he again
put it into the forge, and, having
heated it as before, placed it on the
anvil, and, striking it with his ham
mer, the sparks few around sInartly,
and all had to get out Of the way Of
them. After awhile he said 10 me !:
Abe, I'm sorry to say it won't make
a clevis, but it will answer for bolt.
He again introduced it into the fire,
and, after pounding it on the anvil,
and the sparks flying from it as be-
fore, and all present having to stand
out of the way of them, he, with a
most lugubrious expression of connie
nance, said to me: ABE, it won t make
a bolt, but there is one thing am
damned certain it will make and,
having heated it again as highly
he could, he plunged it in bucket OF
water and exclaimed 1t will make
a big fzzle I and it did"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-12-13

them better roads and schools. These
really enhancs the value Of land in
any community.
Msssrs. Editors, rs / have trespas-
ssd so much upon your valuable space,
] will conclude with the suggestions.
that our farmers turn their attention
more 70 improving the quality Ofthsir
land, and that cur citizens endeavor
to elect Is their servants in Office the
best and most fitting men. whesher
rich Or poor.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-12-13


A0k Be TOO CRKDuxous.- Don't
believe all you read. Don.s believe
too quickly half you read. Don't be-
heve anything as regards thought,
opinion or assertion till you've run it
through the mill Of your own iudg-
ment and see if it emerges without .
flaw.
Remember that book is generally
one mans talk on PAPER. Remember
that his conclusions and deductions
are often based on other mems state
ments which tine may prove. partly
or wholly wrong.
Remember that it is as easy to err
with the pen as with the tongue. Re-
member that for two men to give the
same account of che event of which
both are witnesses is extremely rare.
Remember that no conscientious scribe
can read what he wrote twenty-five
years ago without finding many opin-
ions and assertions which will make
him squirm and feel like hunting for a
hole to hide his head in.
Remember that the man, be he wri-
ter or not. who all his days sticks to
one opinion, simply because it is his
opinion, ceases to grow intellectually
and imprisOns himselfin his own dog
matism.
Remember that the man who is
searching for the truth must give up
his mistaken convictions, no matter
how dear they may be to him or how
sOrely it may hurt his pride to own
up that he has been mistaken. Re-
member to apply all the foregoing re-
marks to this article after you have
read it.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-12-13

D- A young drug clark committed
suicide IN Bristol few days ago. At
the inquest the coroner asked fell
low-cieFk Of the deceased IL he knew
Of any cause for the suicide.
mo" was the reply "hs was get
ting along nicely, and was going to be
married next month.
Going 10 be married, was he q ex-
claimed the coronsE That win do.
We've got ct the botlom of this busi-
nsas
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-12-13

s~ A gentleman meeting friend
who was wasting away with consump-
tion, exclaimed, "Ah' my dear fellow.
how slow you walk = "Yes. replied
the cOnsumptive. II walk slow, but
I'm going fast-"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-12-13

a wonderful thing i q saea
The one thing deethless fursver---
Forever old and forever new,
Utterly faithful and utterly lrue---
Eckls aud faithless never.
Pant lilies and lilies viii bloom;
Plant roses and roses will grow;
Plant hate aad hate 70 life win spring,
Plant love and love 20 yoa win bring
The fruit of the ssed you SOW.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-12-13

~ a gentleman snbiect to the
gOut. being told BY the doctor that
tie disease gave > long lease Of life,
replied. THAT may be 90, but unluck-
ily the lease is n rurk-rpnt r.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-12-13
beams RInsl Conqussi.


The Kl0Eies Of our birth and stafe
Are shadows, not substantial things
There Is no aFlnor against fate
Death lays bis ICY hanGs On kings:
Scepter and crown
Must tumble down.
And In tire dust be equal made
With the poor crooked scythe and spade.
Some men with swords may reap The fed,
And plant fresh IailFels where they XIII !;
But their slFeng nerves ak last must yield.
They tame but one another stilI.
Early OF late
They stoop 70 fate,
And must give up their muFmuring breath,
WileI they, pale captiyes, creep 10 death.
The garlands wither on yOur brow
dhsm boast no more yous mightv daedk,
N deaths paEfe ala
ssi tAssls must csifae
To the cold G6fSss
Only the actious Of the jtazt
Smell sweet and blossom in the dust.
james Shirlsy.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-12-13

So scheol C0mmitteeman. axan-
ining scholar:
Where il the North PoleT'
Il don't know, SIR"
"Don't know Are you not asham-
ed that ron don't know where ths
North Pole Is ~
why. sir. il Sir John Franklis.
and DR.. Kane, and Capt. De Long
couldn't find II, hsw alssuld 1 kIs0w
where /; is2'
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1883-01-11

Winter weather has come.

Winter weather has come.
The days are growing longer.
The scenery for the city hall IL here
DR.. Stearns and lady are In Topeka.
10. Wilson, Of salina. was up on
Tuesday.
Fred Leis has been sick but Is now
at work again.
Bad colds are quite prevalent judy.
ing from the way people are barking.
James Goodspeed Is getting along
due since he had his fingers ampu
gated. Jim hated to loose his fingers.
,ut they were damned 40 badly they
had to be taken OF.
Jim Grant sold his property IN Kan
~as City and has gone to work again
for Frank Hodge. Frank waSlucky
IN getting him back. aud Jitn's many
friends are glad to know he Ii here
and hope he will remain.
family for Arkansa., Thursday. and
try his luck in that country. We Join
with his many friends in wishing MIN
much success In his new home. wher,--
ever IL may be. and We rrgrrt very
much to see him go ~ he wa an hon.
est, upright man and good citizen.
The carpenters are at work putting
up the scenery IN the city hall an ! ~
a few days 1t will be ready for u-e.
Those who are In favor Of organizing
, Literary Society In Brook willie f"r
the purpose Of making IL Interesting
- well rs Instructive are reQn-.t-,i
To meet at the house Of Charles Gran
ford next Monday evening.
The holidays are over ani the mer
chants and business men complain
that business Is dull, and will pro,,n
bly, remain 20 until the spring trade
commences.
Club dance No. are making or
engagements TO have professional
Iancing master to give them instruc
tinns i'm dancing, whether they will
succeed or not Is not yet known.