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, 1884-07-23
A New and Useful Invention Practi-
calIy Illustrated.


The Bradley fire escape, a public ex-
hibition of the use of which was given
last evening by the inventor, Mr.. Brad
ley, has been introduced but a few months,
and in that time has been brought into
extensive use in the city of Denver. In a
test in that city twenty-five persons were
brought in safety from a fve-story window
to the ground in the short time of one
minute.
Last evening the escape, which consists
of a canvas schultz of length to suit any
height of building, was attached to the
third story window in Baker & Johnson's
building on Sixteenth street. The lower
end consists of a cushion backed by strong
springs, and is fastened by pins to the
street. About a dozen boys were gath
cred in the upper room ready to test the
escape. The first youths face wore a
rather anxious expression as he COM
menced the descent, but before he reached
the bottom he evidently concluded that
it was Just as good iun as could well be
had. The boys came down at the rate OF
about twenty a minute. and landed with
such ease that the practical benefit of the
apparatus was plainly shown. The escape
can be folded into a small space, and when
not in use can be kept in small box made
expressly for it, and placed in the most
convenient position in any story. A beam
by which it can be secured to any window
is provided, and in case of fire all that is
required of the inmates of an upper story
is to ecu the upper end of the escape,
throw the other end to the ground, get in
and descend. Trunks, furniture or break
able articles can be lowered by it in safety.
1t is altogether a valuable invention.
The price is very reasonable. 1t has no
complicated machinery, is extremely prac-
teal in operation, and should be owned
by every owner OF a two or three story
building in the city, and in case of such
ownership would probably save far beyond
its value in life and property.
, 1884-07-23


From the Buffalo Erlu.
On Tuesday evening last, when the
stage south was out about a mile and q
half, W. L. Perry, the driver, was some
what surprised at hearing the reports of
two pistol shots and as many balls whiz-
zing in close proximity to his head. On
pulling up and looking around he found
that he had been followed by Al. Phelp.
who did the shooting. In the stage was
a soldier and Mr. Sherral. All parties,
not knowing the full intentions of Phelp,
were more or less alarmed, the soldier
considerably 50, and has not been seen
since, Phelp did not make any further
demonstrations, and Perry concluded t
pub the stage back to Buffalo and report
the affair. Deputy Sheriff Round, with
Billy Hunt, Dan Mitchell and Perry. pur-
sued Phelp and arrested him. A prelim-
mary examination was held before Judge
Hinkle the same evening, but in the alb
sence of the prosecuting witness was held
over until to-day. Phelp at the examina-
ton declared he had no murderous inten-
tons, but merely wanted to stop the stage
TO interview Mrs. Sherral.
, 1884-07-23

Messrs, F. NJ. Foote, of Evanston, and
j. II. Tisdel, of Rock Springs, who with
Colonel L. Murrin as chairman, constitute
the Territorial Board of Penitentiary
Commissioners, came down to Cheyenne
yesterday. The board will have a meet
ing to-day for the purpose of considering
several matters concerning the business
over which they have exclusive 'supervi-
sion. The present Board Of Commission
ers have given entire satisfaction to the
people of the territory since their install
mept in office.
, 1884-07-23

The following instrument were fled for
record in the Office of the County Clerk
yesterday:
Warranty deed: Thomas Conroy to B.
S. Hopkins, the east quarter of the south
east quarter of section No. %, in town
ship No. IA, in Laramie county; consider
alton $1,000.
Warranty deed: H. G. Hay and Ella
Hay to c. W. Converse, lot No. 7 in
block No. 326, in the City of Cheyenne;
consideration $1,000.
Warranty deed: j. NJ. Tompkins to
Alonzo Martin, lot No. 8 in block No.
1888, in the City of Cheyenne; considera-
ton $4,000.
Charles Hilton to the trustees of the
Second Baptist church of Cheyenne, i
portion of lot No. ! in block No. 29O, in
the City of Cheyenne; consideration $500.
, 1884-07-23
PEDESTRIANS IN HARD LUCK.
Two Officers Attack, Rout and Capture
n Band of Them.

At about l o'clock yesterday Officers
Thomasson and Sullivan went across the
railroad and down along the highways
and byways of the south side in search
ola band of trainps whom Thomasson
had been keeping his eye on nearly all
day. These knights of the turf could not
be seen or heard of shortly after it became
dark, but the officers knew that they were
somewhere near the railroad and deter
mined to find them. AS the result of
their roundup the tramps were finally
discovered in an empty box car standing
on the track. One charge on the car was
sufficient to clear them out of their hiding
place, but when they got upon the ground
they seemed 10th to abandon the place,
whereupon the two officers put them all to
fight. The officers afterwards captured
the whole mob and lodged them in the
calaboose.
, 1884-07-23

The petition which was presented to the
CITY Council last evening asking that the
waterway across Seventeenth street, from
the Carey Block corner to Rhodes &
Troxell's, be bridged over or in some way
made passable, was signed by a large
number of leading citizens and is an in
dex to what is generally thought of these
waterways. In a vein of pleasantly the
waterways were referred to as a canal"
but this of course will not be considered
by the Council as casting any reflection
upon them, as this certainly was notthe
intention ofthe petitioners at all.
, 1884-07-23

Lieutenant Greedy was stationed a
Omaha in 1871 as signal officer.

Lieutenant Greely was stationed at
Omaha in 1871 as signal officer.
\ new Post of the Sons of Veterans
has been organized in Laramie City.
The Boomerang says it started out with
twenty-five members.
The Laramie Boomerang says that Ser
geant Maurice Corners, one of the sur
vivors of the Greedy party, was formerly
stationed at Fort Sanders.
We have good reason tt believe hat
the B. & NJ. railroad to Cheyenne will
make its junction with the main line here
at Brush-the survey made from this
point having proved satisfactory.-Brus
Ldridt.
The weather of late has been all that
could be desired. The grass has every
where grown rapidly and is now abun.
dant. The warm, dry weather of the
past two weeks is curing it, and with the
quantity will be quality. -Epdnston
Ehieftdnl.
, 1884-07-23
SEIZED BY THE SHERIFF
The Stock Journal Office Affairs
in a Badly Muddled Condition.
Mr.. Mercer Holds the Fort---Mr.
Marney Worse.

Last evening at about $50 O'Clock
Sheriff Sharpless levied under q writ of
attachment, sworn u by f. E. Warren,
on the one-half interest of S. A. Marney
in the stock and material of the North
rssterR Lire s took Journal to satisfy a
claim of s457. 90 against Marney for fur
niture heretofore sold to him.
An inquiry into the true inwardness of
this matter, however, revealed the fact
that Mr. Warren took this step more as q
%precaution against any contingency that
might arise than from any genuine fear
hat Mr.. Marney would not pay him, at
least it was so stated by those who proba-
bly, had means of knowing something
about it.
Some people surmised last evening that
Mr. Mercer had something to do with the
matter and that it was an attempt to
freeze out Marney. This, however, is
a mistaken view of the matter, for Mr..
Warren would hardly consent to become
instrumental in this way to what in that
event might properly be termed a rather
unfair advantage to take of Mr.. Marney
in his present unfortunate condition.
During yesterday afternoon affairs ap-
peared to move along in much the usual
channel at the company's office. All the
printers were at work throughout the
entire day preparing for the regular issue
of the paper, which appears on Friday of
each week. Mr.. Mercer put in an ap-
pearance at the Office and remained during
the whole day. There was nothing par
ticular in his appearance to indicate the
turmoil he had gone through on the pre-
vious day. Instead of assuming the
belligerent attitude of a man holding the
fort, he was very affable and approach
able. However, he probably did not
work as hard as usual yesterday.
The front office was occupied by Mr..
TrImble, the new bookkeeper, who at
tended to the wants of callers.
Mr.. Marney lay restless and feverish on
a bed in his house on Eighteenth street.
The reaction from the shock of the prev
ious DAY had set IN and the cash IN his
head had become extremely painful. Last
evening his condition was poorer than it
had been in the morning, aud, while no
grave symptoms have yet shown them
selves, his condition is aggravated by the
warm weather. Some time must elapse
before Mr.. Marney is agaih able to appear
en- the streets.
Meantime many wild rumors are floating
about in relation to the office affairs. One
is that a receiver will be appointed
to take charge. Mr.. Marney is not in a
condition to give his affairs the attention
which they require, and it is possible that
for the present things will be allowed to
drift along as they were yesterday.
, 1884-07-23
The ~Incrcasing Importance of New Or
--- leans.

The rapidly increasing importance Of
New Orleans, as not only a business e
tire, but of social and intellectual develop
ment, is foreshadowed in the magnificent
preparations being now perfected for the
great industrial and Art Exposition to be
held there this Autumn. The managers
challenge the grandeur of the Centennial
Exposition at Philadelphia in 1876, and
no visitor or exhibitor will neglect the OPP
portunity, if he is wise. both before and
during the exhibition time, to invest in
the honorable managed Louisiana State
Lottery, the next drawing of which will
take place Tuesday, August II. Any in
formation can be had on an application to
". A. Dauphin, New Orleans, La.
, 1884-07-23

The County Commissioners concluded
their labos as a Board of Equalization
late last evening. They will convene
again this morning as a Board of Com
missioners for the transaction of regular
business, and will probably make the
annual levy of taxes for the present year.
, 1884-07-23

The Alerts all wore broadgauge smiles
yesterday because Wakes SPIRIT of the
Times decided that the first prize in the
recent tournament should be awarded to
the company's team. 1t is said that
Stokes, the Alert's roustabout, refuses to
drink anything milder han coffee since
he heard the news.
, 1884-07-23

Silven Walker, a new conner to the city,
was brought before Judge Fisher yester-
day on the charge of being drunk. He
was fined $40 including costs which he
paid, but was at once rearrested on the
charge of creating a disturbance and
breach of the peace. He would not plead
guilty to this charge, however, and is to
have his trial before Judge Fisher this
morning.
, 1884-07-23

CHICAGO, July %. - Cattle receipts,
1000 head; market weak and 1Oc lower.
Good to choice shipping, IS. so(96. 40; com
mon to medium. 81. 5o95 10; stockers,
SO. 0094 90; feeders. SO. 75942 rs; grass
Texans, 7Oo@s5o lbs, s3.25@4lo.
Sheep receipts, 1000 head: market
slow; inferior to fair 50. 1888. rs; me
dunn to good, SO. 75@4.25; choice t.
extra, 81. Oo9475 Texas sheep, 81
m4 On.
, 1884-07-23

TO all who are suffering from errors
and indiscretions Of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c, l
will send a receipt that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered BY a missionary in
South America. Send self addressed
envelope to Rev. Joseph T. lnman,
Station D, New York.
, 1884-07-23

Reserved seats for the opening perfor-
nance of G LENDERS Ministries on
Friday evening can be secured at
once. Available seats are being rapidly
taken, and a full house is already promis-
ed. There will be a change OF bill for the
Saturday evening performance.
, 1884-07-23

Halls Vegetable Sicillian Hair Renew
er never fails in restoring gray hair to its
youthful color. lustre and vitality. DR..
A. A Hayes, state assayer of Massachu-
sets, endorses it, and all who give it a
fair trial unite in grateful testimony to its
many virtues.
, 1884-07-23

The congregation of the A. NJ. E.
church and many friends filed Library
Hall last evening, on the occasion of the
concert. The entertainment was very
meritorious and thoroughly pleased all who
attapdad
, 1884-07-23

Governor c. Narcisco, Postress, Ha-
vana, Cuba, suffered for over thirty years
with rheumatism and was Immediately
relieved by St. Jacobs Oil, the great pain
haniahor
, 1884-07-23

We are prepared to contract, on short
notice, large or small lots of Texas cattle,
fresh from range in Texas, to be delivered
by rail at any point in the North.
- JNo. d. DoBYNs & Co.
, 1884-07-23

To complete my class l will take a few
more scholars. Make application early,
over Nagle's grocery store.
j. Ascu. Artist.
, 1884-07-23

Positively the finest toilet soaps eve,
brought to this city, at Rhodes 4 Trox,
ellis
, 1884-07-23

The boss soda water only FIVE cents a
glass at Ellis, 29l Eddy street.
, 1884-07-23

The largest stock of Carpets ever in
Wyoming at Craig, Davis i Co.'S.
, 1884-07-23

From the Buffalo Echo
There is no better index of the energy
and prosperity of a people than the local
paper. If it is bright, newsy and full of
advertisements, then the place it repre-
sents is one of note. When an Eastern
man wants to know anything of a West
ern locality, about the first thing he wants
to see is the local paper.
, 1884-07-23

Craig, Davis & Co. have received a new
lot of silk Madras curtains. Call and look
at them.
, 1884-07-23

Wedding and visiting cards In great
variety at the Leader office.
, 1884-07-23

The LADIES' approve of our smoking
, 1884-07-23

A new line Of Smyrna rugs at Craig,
Davis l. Co.'S.
, 1884-07-23

Go to Ellis for ice cream and sodl
water.
, 1884-07-23

A new style of business envelopes at
The LEADER office,
, 1884-07-23
CITY COUNCIL.
A Very Brief Session Held Last Eve
Mug.

The City Council held an ADJOURNED
meeting at the City Hall at s o'clock las
evening, Mayor j. NJ. Carey presiding
Messrs. Henry Harrington, j. W. Griffin.
Z. w. Riner, A. G. McGregor, o. Finne
gan, and ]. W. Collins were present.
The Mayor stated that the main bushes.
to be considered by the Council was the
consideration Of the bids for constructing
the addition to the City Hall.
The Council proceeded to the conside,
ton of that matter.
Bids for the construction OF the bro.
posed addition to the City Hall. according
70 the plans and specifications of the City
Engineer, were then opened and read as
follows:
George Scott, 1.-TWO s%toriesl 81, $50 90
lone story)..... $50 OO
II. Brenning, two stories) -. LOO 90
Matthews Il Isenburg, two
storlesl 1877 IS
lone story ..... $50 rs
Merchie 4 Nicholson, 1.-TWO
stor1esl. 1925 on
Zone story)...... 635 on
A petition was presented calling the at
tention to one of the water ways, which
WIS therein termed a canal, asking that
the same be bridgcd or otherwise made
passable.
The petition was referred to the Com.
mittee OF streets and alleys.
The contract was awarded to Messrs.
Matthews & Isenburg, on condition that
they give the proper bond.
On motion the bond of the foregoing
named contractors was fixed at 50, 900,
and the contractors to have until Septem-
Der l to complete the job, and that the
work must be approved by the City Engi-
neer.
A bill for the amount of $40 in favor
of Stubs & Black for water way work
was allowed.
On motion the Council adjourned.
, 1884-07-23

Three furnished rooms TO rent, with or
without board. Apply at Northwest
corner Seventeenth and Ransom.
, 1884-07-23
CtG ItH
CIGARS
CIGARS

We can't be undersold. 5000 cigars at
two for 5 cents, Rhodes & Troxell.
, 1884-07-23
Ranchnae,s and Fretghters.
by any mercantile house in this city.

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,
, 1884-07-23
CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, UNDER.
WEAR HATS AND CAPS

and all kinds of Mems Furnishing Goods
for Ranch or City use, they will
Not be Osstdone
, 1884-07-23

DO a general undertaking business.
Have two of the finest bearses in the
west Also a full line of collins, caskets,
robes, etc.
Calls promptly attended day and night.
Charges moderate.
, 1884-07-23

Ellis keeps the boss soda water.
, 1884-07-23

For our city trade we have constantly on
hand the latest styles of all furnishing
goods.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-30
His Half Son.


as this young man your son? ? asked
the judge of an old negro who had
been arraigned before the court.
"He's my half son. sah."
"Half son? How do you make
that ?"
"His muddeT wuz married fore |
married her"
"Then he's your step son"
"No. sab, he amt. cause he wasn't
born'd fur two years arter hig mudder
married me-"
"rhen he's your son"
The old fellow scratched bis head for
a moment and said:
"Doan de fack dat his mudder wuz a
married 'owman fore she cher seed me
makes dis boy my half sonp'
''Of course not"
"Den he's my whole son. Is hep"
YES"
"Come heah ter me. Silas, an let yer
daddy ding hrs arms 'roun' yer. Been
er busin' half o dat boy all o. his life.
Come heah 10 yer daddy, sab"
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-30
Sassing His Employer.

Simpson Jennings. who always sas-
ses back, was a clerk for II day only
at the mammoth establishment of
William Bobson, Austin Avenue. Bob
son, although very wealthy, is very H.
literate. He was writing n letter,
when he looked up and said TO Samp.
son Jennings. who was at the next
desk.
"How do you spell inducement-with
a C or an 81"
%"Damnino," responded Sampson Jen-
nings.
"All the clerks | ever had, except you,
knew how to spell"
$50 did all the bosses | ever had, ex-
cept YOU"
The entente cordiale vas spilled all
over the floor. and a new man stands
at the desk formerly occupied by Samp-
son Jennings.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-30
D r. SPINNEY.
%
NO. IL KEARNY STREET.
Treats Special & Chronic Diseases


x6v=-a 7EE1-
Who may be suffering from the effects o
youthful folies or indi~cretiun, will do vel
to avail themselves of this the greatest boon
ever laid ut the altar Of suffering humanity.
Dr. spinney will guarantee to forfeit 500 for
every ease of seminal seakncss which he
undertakes and fails to cure.
3E1aA1e-AEsA 3Een
There are many NJ tile aRes OF thirty to sixty
years who "a troubled with too frequent evac
uHtions of the bladder. often accompanied
by n slight smarting or burning sensation.
aud Il weakening of the system IN Il manner
tile patient cannot account Tor. ON cxamtn.
Ing the urinary deposits II ropy sediment
viii often he found. and sometimes small
particles of albunen will appear. or the color
will be of II thin, milkish hue, again chang
ing to "A dark and forbid appearance. There
are many men who die NJ this difficulty, liz.
nora Mt Of the cause. which ia the second
stage OF seminal weakness. Dr. : will guar.
antee n peff ct cure In NIL such eases. and a
healthy restoration Of the geneto. urinary
organs.
Onice hours-ln to 4 and 6 to $. sundsvs
from 10 20 | u IN. Consultation free Thor.
oug examination and advice IS.
Call on or address. BR. spIssEY6 Co.
s0.ly nkearny st. san Francisco, Cal
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-30

A deserted waEe-The old MAIDS
-sahinF hui leaves a. Adam re-
mArksd whrn 4dminng hls xife's
puiauaise
The man who eaHnot pay hts dshts l.
q hAnkrupt. hut = man who breaks
inlo = safety vault u \ bAnk.rupler.
Nice life = married man leads when
every time le asks ms wife for 3 cup
Of ieA be Knows shell make Il hot for
him.
A shock Of an earthquake Vas felt In
London the other day. and inside Of an
hour the police had iailedtwenty-seven
Iiish suspects.
The Shoe and leather Reporter has
made the painful discovery that very
few brass bands a play y many airs
As a drum MAJOR puts on.
The ancient leap year girl who
wouldn't marry the best mar living"
has just engaged herself TO a street
loafer. She stuck 10 her word.
When a clothing shop gets on Gre
some % the clerks spring oyer coats
and sotne fall over eats. and nearly
every one pants when he gets out.
Il pass said the conductor Of the
railroad train. a. he looked at the edi.
tors ticket. Il didn't think you would
take It un. said the newspaper man
The reason why Richard III. when
waking from q troubled dream, called
for a horse was because he disliked the
nightmare which he so frequently had
ridden.
In Arkansas the Law forbids tie cree.
ton Of a saloon within 800 yards OF q
school house. THIS Is q wise law. Ii
was very annoying for the children "a
have TO 20 TO the saloon every time
they wanted TO recite theiE lessons.
An old negro and his son CALLED on
the editor of a newspaper. Il wants
my sen ter work in yer Office. sah.'
"What can he GsY" "0h. at fust h,
KANT do nothin' much. but maybe ed.
ick your paper; bat artera while. wher
he learns mo sense, he ken black yel
boots an sweep the flo"
Twas a famous East India wizard
ne could change u COW to a lizard. !
fish TO squirrel. or Just by u twirl
make gold from n black hens gizzard
This clever East Indian wizard fell IL
with a Kansas blizzard they had a set
to, aud when they got through b,
didn't know "a" from "lZzard."
My dear" implored a husband. "wil
You be kind enough to sew some hut
tons on my oyercoat? They are nearl'
of" 81 am very sorry" replied tn
wife. with a look of real regret as sh,
fastened her bonnet on. but the heath
ems are suffering and | haven't Il mo
meut's time to spare. / am lats 70
the sewing saciety as it is"
A thoroughbred Kentucky heife
named Lille Dale ate a leaf Of tobaC
90 and then lay down and yasped AVA
800 worth Of bluoded stock into tn
invisible beyond. By-and.bY fine bret
cattle will learn to leave the food o
g0dlike man alone. Next thing vol
know. the race horse will get to drink
ing whiskey with the jockeys, and
nice set Of brutes we will have.
4 boy who had been sent to carry
silver card-basket to a young lady as
bridal present was asked upon his re
turn to the office If he found the RICH
place. "0h, yes" "See the girl heI
self ?" YES" did she seem SUI
prised?" "Very much so" "Say anv
thingg" "Why, yes: she told her mott
er she presumed it was plated, but
would lie good enough for her aunt gu
IT, H.. H. ...saHN.. -
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-30
Il EXPERT SPECIALIST.

Nk. Ai.l4E.N ~ u Eli hNbNN - a
IL regularly graduated Thy stefan ,edurated
gan. He has devoted II lifetime to the study
of the treatment aad cure Ol diseases within
To-1Tz 1EE1T
And MIDDLE AGED MES, who are suffering
from the effects OF youthful indiscrettons ar
exeesStH In maturef years. NERVOUS AM
PHYsICA UtBt tTY, Ituputs nee. Lost Man
hood, confusion of ideas, dull eyes, aversion
TO society, dependency, pimplss OF the face,
lu1s of energy and memory, frequency of
uF!natiug, etc, Remember thut by Il combtn.
alton of remedies Il great curative power,
the doctor has 50 ranged his treatmentt that
1t will not only afford immediate relief hut
permanent cure.
NY HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE
Having been surgeon III charge uf two lead
ing hOspitalal enHbI me to treat all private
rouhies with excellent results. | wish IL dis
tlnetlt understood that | do not claim to he
able 20 pertotm impoA dhiitties or to have su
pegnaturai or miraculous power. ! claim
only "a be "A skiilIul and successful physician
and surgeon, ~THuRouGHLY informed In my
DISEASES OF MAN.
All applying To- me viii receive my honest
opinion OF their eumplpiuts no experiment.
ing. ] will guarantee Il positiv' cure In every
CAGE | undertake or forfeit 81 ,00U. Cousulta.
ton Ia Office or by letter tfiLE and strictly
private. Charges reasonable Thorough eX
animation. Including chemical and micro,
stontcnl anaiysis of urine aud advice, s.
Call on or address.
-r. Allen.
2Gk kOarnY atreet, san fratriaeO Cal. Onicl
hours, y to5 daily, dto . evening. sunday . u
u only.