davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1884-07-12

The following instruments were filed for
record in the Office of the County Clerk
yesterday:
Warranty deed, Mary Waring to L.
Buskee, lots No. 7 and in block No.
$50 in the city OF Cheyenne; ~considera-
ton SlO5.
Warranty deed, J. f. Gilmon to j. D.
Freedom, lots No. 3 and 4 in block 3Sl in
the city of Cheyenne; consideration Sl.OO.
Warranty deed, Frederick BohusteeI to
to j. C. Wright, an undivided one.ffth
interest in the Belle of the West lode
in Whnlen Canyon Mining District; con-
sideration 800.
La Belle CoQusHe which will be pre-
scented in the evening, is given exclu-
sively in this country by this company.
Miss Templeton assumes the triple role of
'Luurettc, a student singer, "Lieuten-
ant Girrar' and Countess Lignollc. -
Harry Brown appears as 'Gifardin, a
tutor, and brilliant performances may be
expected.
, 1884-07-12
WHAT THEY THINK.
A Medley of Opinions On the Dem,
oCratiC Nominees.
Cheyenne Citizens Who Are Suited
and Not Suited.

a LEADER reporter took 4 little trip
around on the streets last evening, for the
purpose Of ascertaining the views of such
citizens as he might chance to meet re-
garding the nomination Of Cleveland and
Hendricks. To all those be met the same
question was put, How do you like the
nominations?"
w. W. CoTlett: 81 think il is Z pretty
strong ticket. Cleveland is q very good
man."
John f. Davis First rate, first rate"
I. JEFF Carr 1T is a pretty strong
ticket, and it is going to win and don't
you ever believe it won't
w. w, jeffrey: Just say that the
ticket will win every time"
c. II. Spoor: That is just the ticket
we want. 1t is the strongest ticket that
could have been put up-axaept Tildeu
and Mcdonald.
w. H. Hubbard; That's Just what 1
say"
G.. W. Halves; well, I guess wen
have to elect Blaine"
John Chase: well, you see, as I was
a candidate myself I don't like to express
an opinion just now.
J.. W. Hammond That is a strong
ticket and a good one, and I am in favor
of %clecting it.
DR.. Maynard; The nominations suit
me well enough,
Colonel L. P, Snow: I have got
nothing to say"
G. A Starlight; The ticket suits me
well enough" and on the side, lit it sure
of carrying Texas.
Peter HANNA: II say hurrah for that
ticket and down with John Kelly. Didn't
Bragg scare that old rascal though in the
convention, and that crank Grady, CHIP
R. S. Van Tassel: That is a good
ticket. 1t suits me-
Tom Branson: I'll vote for that ticket
if 1 get a chance, and I'll bet on it. too.
L, Kabis: 1T is the best ticket and
the strongest that they could have nomi-
mated and it will be elected. We are 60
ing TO down jim Blaine
H, Altman: THAT is just what we are
going to do"
Jake Weybrecht: Z don't care a
d"
John A Martin: "a strong ticket, and
it will beat Blaine clear out of sight. "
I. Dyer: That ticket suits me- its all
right"
c. F. Miller: That's 4 strong ticket,
Nike, and well show you fellows how it is
when election comes "
General David: That's right; laugh
while you can.
II. Houscman: That is a pretty good
ticket, l guess"
John Harrington; 1T suits me; Cleve-
land was my man"
A c. Snyder; MY preference was for
Mcdonald, but I'm suited in Cleveland.
, 1884-07-12

Recruits Max Berren and Wcnjcl skala,
enlisted at Fort Omaha, Neb., are assign
ed to light battery D, 9Th Artillery.
Recruit Patrick Reilly, enlisted at Fort
Douglass, Utah, is assigned 10 company
H, 9th Infantry.
Leave of absence Tor seven days is
granted Major John P. Hopkins, Chief
Commissary Of Subsistence Of the Depart
ment,
L~ieutenant-C Colonel E. c Mason, 4th
Infantry, Acting Assistant Inspector Gen
eral, Is relieved from charge Of the Office
of the Judge Advocate Of the Depart
ment, and lst Lieutenant Guy Howard,
10Th Infantry, Aidc-de. Camp, will take
charge of and conduct the affairs Of that
office during the absence Of Major II. B.
Burnham, Judge Advocate.
, 1884-07-12
THE VERDICT.
What the Jury Say OF the Ritter
burg Hanging.
Some Facts Regarding the Cause
of the Suicide.

THE LEADER is now able to give its
readers some of the facts in regard to the
hanging of Mrs. Henry Ritterburg, and
to explain the cause which led to the tragic
event. The following telegram, which
was received by Coroner Chaplin yester.
day explains itself:
Fort LARAMIE. Wyo., July lin
quest completed. Verdict of jury, com
mitted suicide by hanging. Evidence
very plain. 3. A. HART,
Justice of Peace.
1t was at first supposed by some when
the news was received here of the hang
ing, that the woman was none other than
the notorious Crazy Jane, but such APP
pears not to have been the case. While
the foregoing telegram does not convey
any information in regard to the cause
which led to the suicide, yet from indie
pendent sources it was learned.
For some years there resided in this
county a German named Henry Ritter
burg, who came here in 1874. lie was
not an exemplary sort of a man and was
somewhat disposed to be wild and reck-
less, but was nevertheless quite honest
and industrious.
He worked on for several years and ac-
cumulated some little money and begun
to make some arrangements for 4 home of
his OWN. Away back in the Fatherland
he left a sweetheart when he sailed for
America, and with her he had kept mp a
constant correspondence. Finally he
wrote 10 her to come over here and be-
come his wife. She obeyed his
and although she could not speak a
word of English she crossed the
Atlantic. and eventually made her way to
Cheyenne where she met her lover. Here
it was that she was married to him about
eighteen months ago. Not long after
they were married the couple went north,
and eventually Ritterburg took charge Of
the Ecoffee & Quincy ranch, which is now
known by some as the Three Mile" and
and also as THE Hog Ranch" This. at
that time, was a pretty hard place, and
being only three mile from Fort Laramie
it was more or less of a resort for per-
sons-some Of them women-of bad char
acter. Ritterburg gave encouragement to
people of this class, and in time in spite of
the protests of his wife, he turned the
place into a very disreputable resort.
His wife pleaded aud begged of him
not to turn their home into such a resort,
but it was all to no purpose. Being
driven to desperation, she watched her
opportunity and took her own life.
, 1884-07-12

Yesterday Governor Rothert made
numerous calls at the various offices and
business places in the city for the purpose
Of getting acquainted. In his rounds he
made The LEADER office & pleasant call.
He docs not expect to enter upon the dis
charge of the duties Of Register of the
Land Office for some days yet. Those
who have thus far met Mr.. ROthert have
boon very tayorably impressed with him,
and he, in turn, has been very agreelbly
impressed with Cheyenne and its people.
, 1884-07-12
"cIRoFLE-GIROFLA.u
The Comic Opera Presented to a De-
lighted Audience.

Cheyenne amusement seekers were
again rewarded last evening and enabled
to enjoy q fleeing period of genuine fun
and most l%ivening music through the in
s~trumentality of Miss Templeton's Opera
Company in the comic opera, Girofe-
Ginqfa. Miss Fay, whether as 'GiroGe"
or "Giroha," captured the house and
held it triumphantly until the close of the
performance. In the famous drinking
song and dance she was uproariously en-
OOred and was the recipient Of a magnif-
cent floral tribute. Her laugh is one of
the merriest, and Of go infectious 4 nature
that her hearers cannot help but join in.
with her and share her we'll acted pleasure.
Harry Brown as Don Bolero," was
fully equal to the many ludicrous situa-
tions of the play, though some of his gags
meritcd him the decapitation his lively
%sOn-in-law threatened him with.
Alice Vane as Aurora" was an adj
mirable helpmate to "Bolero,' and in
voice and gesture filled the part to perfec-
don.
The company in its entirety is a strong
one; uniting fine voices and excellent
chorus, with thorough knowledge of the
technicalities of the stage and unsur-
passed acting. They will present Girqj7e-
Gireaa at this afternoons matinee, and
In Belle Coquette this evening, and
they should have full houses for both.
, 1884-07-12

Mr.. ]. B. Morrow, a mention of whose
departure was made in THE LEADER sew
eral days since, will ssum the manage
ment of the Buffalo Echo, The well
wishes of many warm friends will follow
Mr., Morrow in his new venture and they
all hope he will achieve unlimited
prosperity. Mr. Morrow is capable of
furnishing the Buffalonians with a good
paper, and we hope soon to see the Echo
take rank in the very foremost of t~erritor,
ial newspapers,
, 1884-07-12
THE VAN FROM ILLi>oIs.
believing 7 butn III Could sing lie Meets
Ills Fate,

IJ:s E,ta
-
The sun was beating down with u rid
intensity at NOON yesterday, wheR a man
with two ltalic eyes and a boil OF generous
proportions on the endot his mo- C dropped
INTO HE LEADER editorial room. The
man threw himself with quiet grace into
an easy char, n in tlltJ.g himself back
ward into a comfortable position hoisted a
PAIR OF feet OF prehlstor.c proportions upon
a convenient table.
"Sot, said the Ulanr cooking one eye
over his right shoulder to bring into range
a reporter who sat at the far corner of the
ROOM wh'Ie the other eccentric orb was
turned IN a directly contrary direction.
father SAID the porspirins reporter.
Inc man heiped himself to a Havana
cheroot from an open box on the desk,
and continued rapidly;
Used to be considerable OF a singer
myself Why way back in Eelynoy l
used to be considered the top-lottiest of
the heap a regular Arkansaw shorter, and
when l opened my mouth to let out some
melody you bet the whole neighborhood
come IN out OF the vet. In my time I've
hear1 some mighty tptop music, and you
may Deiteye 1t l m considerable OF a judge.
PEOPLE talk SO much about the opera,
IRE MIScoH, Jnan fernando and those
ni%h-tohen sinGii plays thSt actually
~squanuereo nity cents to hear Miss lem
piston sing,
Ion De surprised continued the
man as he noticei a look Oh ~lncredulIty on
ene laee OIL thi reporter. I'm not
given 10 extravaganza often was so
Dent on seem the opera that II the gal
leFy mad a been crowded, IA have paid
seFehty-hve cents Tor standln room down
stairs Oh' when m bent on dom a
thing that settles 1t, Tor l M goin' to do
IT. no matter what the cost
o~pllque-cyed man paused while he
blew a heavy column OF smoke towards
the ceiling.
1 give 1t all up now he resumed with
some sadness IN his tone, / never could
sing l don know anything about singin'
ana l never heard anybody sing until
Inst night When she first come in,
ma they all begin to applaud,
thinks l. You can expect much heavy
music out OF that little thing When she
started up l begun to feel encouraged.
rinaiiy she begun to climb up after the
high notes think after a while taint
possible Tor no woman to go higher that,
u shc Kept mountln all the same
nig9er higher IKE she was on a sep
ladder l got excited and Kept raisln IN
my seat as she put on the altitude She
soon got on the very tlp-top OF the durn
thing and then she planted her feet
squarely on the hoor' threw back her head,
caught herself by the waist and belched
out such a torrent OF ~hlghialutin music
that a PACK INTO my seat paralyzed'
Inc LIMOS man was 50 overcome with
the recollection that he inadvertently
EtTnL- GnNFppnl ri sFQ ire Tnfn hfz nHnlraf hRIl-n
, 1884-07-12

The case Of the City of Cheyenne vs.
Blanche Porter, charged with being an
inmate offs disreputable house, was tried
before Judge Lee and a jury yesterday,
and several witnesses were examined. The
case was quite vigorously contested by
counsel, but as there appeared TO be an
almost total lack of evidence against the
defendant, and she, having proved her
marriage with tho oo-defendant in her
case, she was promptly acquitted by the
jury.
, 1884-07-12

The taking Of testimony in a land con-
test which has arisen between Pratt &
Ferris and p. c. Mcdonald was in pro-
gress yesterday, but not finished. Steno-
gnpher Morris took down the evidence
and Mr.. Wright oficiated as counsel for
Pratt & Ferris. The taking of testimony
in the case will probably be concluded to-
dsv
, 1884-07-12
THE COUNTY HOSPITAL.
How the Place LUo.s ind is iIept--
The Surroundings.

i LEADER reporter Yesterday after
noon took a trip to the County Hospital,
to see what he could observe there which
would be of interest. Hospital Steward
Wilsick, who had just returned from
Omaha, kindly showed him through the
different rooms and departments Of the in
stitution, which were found to be in excel
lent order, clean, wholesome and neat and
equal to what will be found at a frst,class
hotel. The two wards of the hospital
were in keeping with the rest Of the insti-
tuition. The Kitchen was also visited
where good wholesome fool in ablu lluss
is cookel aal set up to the inmates Of
the hospital. In the garden there
is nearly a half acre Of potatoes and
other vegetables growing l~uxuriently.
They have already new potatoes and
green peas from this garden. Il would
seem that nothing could excel the care
and management of this institution under
Mr.. Wilsick' administration.
, 1884-07-12

The Democratic citizens will take a turn
at rallying this evening, and will whoop it
up for the nominees of the Chicago con-
v%ention yesterday. Cleveland and Hen
bricks are very popular among the Demo-
cracy of the territory, and the rally IS ex-
pected to be a rouser.
, 1884-07-12

No further particulars have been re-
ceived in this city in regard to the drown
ing Of Joseph Bush, in the North Platte
river, day before yesterday, and it is not
known whether his body has been recov.
cred or not.
, 1884-07-12
OF Course lie Could.

DR.. Chapman, of Cheyenne, gave a lee
ture at the international Sunday school
Convention in Louisville on Cow Boys
As it is on dit that he has several Of them
in his church worth from thousands to
millions, doubtless the doctor could do the
subject justice. The Earnest PresIyter-
, 1884-07-12

Dispatches giving the proceeding of the
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION Mt Chicago
will be received at the TINOLI BEER
HALL day and night during the session.
and our customers will have the benefit OF
the very latest new of this most exciting
political event Of the century.
Freshest and coolest beer in town, pure
goods, fine line Of lunches, wheel Of
Fortune, every evening, at the TINOLI.
, 1884-07-12

All delicacies of the eessou at the
Pioneer saloon. Ladies entrance from
Eddy street.
, 1884-07-12

The largest stock Of Carpets ever in
Wyoming at Craig. Davis & Co.'S.
, 1884-07-12

We warn our customers against false
reports calculated to iniurc our business.
\ hint to the wise is sufficient. The
Singer Manufacturing company, corner
Eighteenth and Hill %gtrcets,
, 1884-07-12

The ladies approve Of your smoking
Little Joker"
, 1884-07-12

Brass hanging lamps with colored cut
glass prisms at Craig, Davis e. Co s.
, 1884-07-12

Bound session laws of Wyoming for
1884 may now be obtained at THE LEADER
Office.
, 1884-07-12

A Gne lot of Hereford stock for sale at
Great Western corral.
, 1884-07-12

Furniture repaired and reapholstered
at Craig, Davis & Co.'S.
, 1884-07-12

For SALE-A piano and sewing
machine, cheap for cash. VIII exchange
for horses or real estate. Inquire at AIS
Warren avenue.
, 1884-07-12

For SALE offer my residence pro
perry on Seventeenth street, adjoining the
residence of +. E. Warren, for sale. In
quire of Fl. Housman, Cheyenne.
, 1884-07-12

A new lot of decorated china tea sets at
Craig, Davis e. Co. IS.
, 1884-07-12

Fine millinery and hair goods. Rooms
4 and ) Post Bank building.
, 1884-07-12

Lessons given in oil painting, land
scspes, flowers, etc. For terms apply at
LEADER office or southeast corner of
Seventeenth street and Warren avenue.
, 1884-07-12

The largest stock IN Ito ely, az Rhodes (
Iroxeli's Z,
, 1884-07-12
Not be 0HtdOHe
by any mercantile house in this city.

by any mercantile house in this city.
They have q selected stock especially
adapted for Ranch use of Blankets and
Tarpaulins-Full line and new goods.
Full line Of the celebrated California
Buck Gloves, Heavy Wool and Cashmere
Bicycle Shirts. Underwear, well made
and of strong material. Special makes of
Roots and Shoes for
RanchaEaess and FTeightes's.
We carry large stocks of all lines of
Wearing Apparel for Ranch use, and
have facilities for furnishing goods in
large quantities, and, consequently, at
reasonable prices,
For our city trade we have constantly on
hand the latest styles of all furnishing
gools.
, 1884-07-12

Go to EIis for ice cream and soda
water.
, 1884-07-12

Baby buggics at Craig, Davis < Co.'S
, 1884-07-12

FoR SALE-We have saddle ponies,
work horses and mules and second hand
wagons for sale. TERRY BRoTHERs.
, 1884-07-12

A two-room frame house and two full
lots with water and outbuildings, sl,lOO.
This is a great bargain. c. H. Burton.
real estate agent, Sixteenth and Eddy
streets.
, 1884-07-12
FOR SALE.

For sale.
A fine chance for a young man to en-
gage in a paying business. Capital re-
9uired, $500. Apply to G. II. Burton,
Sixteenth and Eddy streets.
, 1884-07-12

hives & historical Dept; Cheyenne, Hyo.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05
PROPOSED AHENI MENT
 TO THE CONSTITUTION 0F ARKANSAS

No. 1.--Joint Resolution, proposing an
 Amendment to the Constitution of
 the State.
 Resolved by the State and House Of Reprcsentatiyesof the General Assem- bly, of the State Of Arkansas, n majority of all the members elected toeach House agreeing thereto:
 That the following Article shall be proposed aS an amendment to the Con- stituti0n Of the State Of \ rkansas, W hicIl, when agreed to by majority of all the members ulected to each House, and the State, voting at the next general election for Senators and Representa- lives. shall become part of the Consti- ARTICLE XIX. The General Assem- bly shaIi have no power 10 levy any tax. or make any appropriations to pay eitl- CT the principal or interest, or any part thereof, of any of the following bonds of the State, or the claims or pretended claims upon which they may be based, to- wit: Bonds issued unde. an act of the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, entitled .An Act to provide for the funding of inc public debtof the State, approved April 9th. A. D. 1869, and numbered from four hundred and ninety-one to eighteen hundred and sixty, inclusive, being the "Fnnding
 Bonds" delivered to +. W. Caper, aud sometimes called s'IIolford Bonds," or
 bonds known as Railroad Aid Bonds, issued under an act of the General As- sembly of the State of Arkansas, enti- tied: An Act to Aid in the Construction ! os Railroads, approved July 2l, A. D. 1868; or bonds called "I.evee Bonds,
 being bonds issued under an act of the General Assembly of the State of Ar
 kansa>, entilletl, "An Act providing for the building and repairing tie Public Levees Of the State. and for other pnr- poses," approved, March lGtl,, A. b. 1869; and the supplemental act thereto, approved April 12. 1869: ahd the act lentitled, '.Ap Act to amend an Act en- titled. an Act providing for the Build- l ing and Repairing of the Public Levees
 of this State, approved March 23, AID.
 1871; aud any law, providing for any
 sneh tax or appropriations, snail be null
 and void.
 Approved January 30th, 1883. l 1, Jacob Frolich, Secretary of State l for the State of Arkansas, do hereby
 certify that the foregoing is true copy
 of Il Joint Resolution proposing an
 amendment to the Constitution of the
 State, adopted by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, and approved by the Governor on tho 30th day of Jan-
 uary, A. D. 1883, as appears from com
 pairing the same with the original rolls | filed III this office.
 In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand as such 1 fca,,l Sccretory of State and affixed
 loo"'l the seal of said office, at Little | Rock, this the 4th day of Feb r,.ary, A. D. 1881.
 1 [signedl JACOB FROLICH, Secretary of State.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05
OrFIcE OF SECRETARY OF STATE, |

STATE OF ARKANSAS. In conformity with the requirements of the act of the General Assembly Of Arkansas, entitled. "An Act to regulate the mode of proposing and voting upon amendments 10 the Constitution of the State of Arkansas" approved April ,. 1879, notice is hereby given 10 the elec- tors of this State, that at ''the next gen. eral election for Senators and Repre- sentatives." to be held in this State, to- wit: On Monday, the 1st day of Sep. tember. A. D. 1884, the foregoing pro posed amendment to the Constitution oi the State of Arkansas, will be "submit- ted to the electors of the State for ap- proyal or rejection;" and "that each elector, on depositing his ballot at such election, shall vote for or against said amendment;" and that each elector, in voting upon said amendment, is requir- ed by law to have "written or printed upon his baliot," the words. if in favor of it's adoption, "For the Amendment No. l." or, if against its adoption, "A Against No. Amendment.
 Witness my official signature [Seal and seal of office, this, the 4th
 day of February, 1884.
 ISignedl JACOB FROIdCH,
 Secretary or State.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05
Why Honesty is Unknown in Tonquin.

Few words are necessary regarding the Anamite administration. The sys- tenn is precisely that of the Chinese. Tonquin is divided into sixteen pro- vinces, seven of the first order, eight oi the second, one of the third, the latter two orders being attached to the first. Each commune has mayor. Each lot of twenty or thirty communes forms a sub-prefecture; six of these make q pre- lecture. governed by Tuanfu or pre- feet. Provinces of the first class have each three great Mandarins, similar te those of China; the first is Tongdoe or governor, the second Bochink or trea- surer, the third Ansat or Judge. Once Tonquin had Il Viceroy, but latterly it was found unwise to have officials ol such high rank and power permanently there, and only an occasional Royal Commissioner is sent to report. The titles Viceroy and Governor represent very different positions from those oi similar officers ill China, where the power wealth, and responsibilities of the officers are considerable. Inmoun- tain and plateau districts there are tribes forming administrative divisions, the office of Mandarin being held by a Tassu, an aboriginal hereditary chief, similar to those of China. Tonquin has copied from China, as indicated, it's administrative system, and borrowed it's literature, religion, and manners; in fact Tonqin is T copy of the level parts of Eastern China. Nothing new, noth- ing original arrests the attention of the stranger who has travelled in the Celes- tial Empire. The administration. though admirable, fails here as in China, and from the same reason, the main cause being the inadequacy of pay. Corrup- ton as fine art has been carried to the highest limits. When you learn the scale of official salaries you will under stand one reason why honesty is an unkown quantity in Tonquin, at least among officials. The monthly pays are: Governor 16s.; prefect, 2s. Cd. private soldiers, 9d Higher officials have to maintain certain degree of pomp. Their appointments are gained on the Chinese competitive system. An Anamese scholar is as conceited. prig- gish, and ignorant of all useful knowl- edge as his Chinese confrere. The Anamite Mandarin has the reputation, according to the French, of being shrewd, cunning, cruel, and oppressive to those beneath him. and of being sub seryient to those above him, and, above all, to understand the art q atte,,dre. I see no reason to doubt the justice of the criticism. London Times.