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, 1884-05-24
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
a woman Undertakes to END Her
Life.

Another attempt by an individual of
this city to take her own life occurred last
evening, and although at the present
writing we have no very definite assur-
ances upon that particular point, yet it is
understood hat it is somewhat doubtful
whether she will recover or not. The
| lady alluded to is the wife of a party who
is employed in n certain saloon in this
city where games are run. The particulars
of the affair are not generally known, but
so far rs Il reporter could learns there
seems to be no good reason for the
rash act except that she and he had some
disagreement on yesterday, brought on by
the husband who became perhaps, a little
intoxicated, and perhaps to Il considerable
extent, although reports as to this matter
differ somewhat. At all events, the wife
became very Respondent, although there
was nothing that could be learned to cause
her to become so, except the matter which
we have mentioned, and finally she made
up her mind to take her own life. For
'ih0 Pun Pooo ohc SccuIeu Il pOlehc u HUI
phine and took a very large dose, enough
to have killed her in a very short time
had not assistance been afforded. When
discovered she was nearly past help but a
physician was at once summoned who
proceeded to apply remedies, and these in
addition to the u%ntiring efforts that were
made by all, had at last the effect to par
tally restore her, but as stated in the out
set, at the present writing she is still in a
critical condition.
, 1884-05-24

Miss Oliver, OF California, and Miss
Williams, of Kansas, two noted equestri.
ennes, arrived in the city last evening, and
are registered at the Inter Ocean. Both
are in first class spirits, and expect to. do
good work to-day when they are matched
for a contest at the Driving park. The
meeting will take place at 2 O'Clock in the
afternoon, should the weather permit.
The horses will be changed at the end Of
every mile, and if the weather is at all IA
yorable, they expect to cover the whole
distance in twenty-one minutes.
, 1884-05-24

A reporter of the Greeley Tribune in
speaking about a hotel in Sterling says:
TT is a well built structure, handsomely
painted and furnished throughout; but
the numerous jack rabbits that manage to
rOost in the guests sleeping rooms are
very annoying. A nights sleep in the
hotel is seldom obtained, owing to the at
f~ectionate tendencies of the animals.
Railroad men who formerly stopped there
have been forced to lodge elsewhere, or
take to hammOcks in the freight house,
By a proper use Of firearms, lariats, cor
rosive sublimate, wire fences and hose
pipes, a man might possibly Withstand
tho torments Of the night. 1t is safe to
say that Charles Francis Adams would
not spend the second night in the Ster-
ling hotel for double his present salary.
If one of the large irrigating bitches
down there could run a portion of the
Platte river through the rooms for a couple
Of DAYS, the jack rabbits might be in
duced to take to the woods. At present
nothing short Of chain lightning has any
effect on them"
, 1884-05-24
AT THE
Sixteenth Street Store

still remain some bargains in
goods smoked and slightly dam
aged by water. Do not forget,
however, that NEW GOODS
have been and are constantly
going into this store. Among
them handsome decorated China
DINNER and TEA SETS,
fine ENGLISH TOILETSETS,
artistic glassware, silver table
ware, bisque figures, hand painted
plaques and bric-a-brac of all
kinds.
Also a full assortment Of
TABLE WARE, plain and col
ored, at prices to suit the most
economical.
Bronze and brass lamps of all
kinds.
, 1884-05-24

Some special bargains in collars, halters
and harness of all kinds at James KERR
gan's, Eddy street.
, 1884-05-24

Herman Haas if you want the finest
p%hsetOns or buggies ever seen in the city.
, 1884-05-24
More New Goods,

and our stock ,ohich, after the fire, zoe sold
donn uery close, as getting larger epc,y
day Nth additions of neD goods.
, 1884-05-24

The best of coal can be bought for Sj.5C
per ton Mt Riner * Johnson's.
, 1884-05-24

Spring chickens, new potatoes, toma-
toes, peas and cucumcers, at A. G. Sny-
der's, Cheyenne Market.
, 1884-05-24

Riner & johnson. Telephone No. 90
two rings.
, 1884-05-24

You will find the finest stock of ladies'
muslin underwear at Marks K Myers.
, 1884-05-24

That the Cheyenne Loan office has been
removed to the room formerly occupied
by A. Polack, in the Masonic Temple.
nearly opposite the old headquarters. Call
and see the new place, where money Is
loaned on all kinds Of personal property.
, 1884-05-24

You will find the best assortment of
ladies' lawn, worsted and silk suits at
Marks & Myers.
, 1884-05-24

Fox RENT-Furnished rooms with or
without board, Mrs. w. II. Richardson,
AIS Warren avenue.
, 1884-05-24

We still hare a fine lot Of Madras and
Stoiss lace curtains, the latter IN pairs or
Ly the yard. Here, too, Is our
, 1884-05-24

To RENT-Eight nice rooms in the
Liberty block. Inquire of b. Hellman.
, 1884-05-24

Fine gold filling a speciality. Pr.
, 1884-05-24

Legal blanks at the Leader office,
, 1884-05-24
HOUSES TO RENrAND o SALE.

To RENT.-A neatly furnished room.
Inquire of matchmaker at u. j. & B.
, 1884-05-24

Little joker il the best smoking to-
baccO.
, 1884-05-24

IS & Historical Dept; Cheyenne, Evo.
, 1884-05-24

Remember we Guarantee all Goods.
, 1884-05-24

Overcoats suitable for now at Polack's
, 1884-05-24

Schwarm's Horse and Cattle Powders
are superseding all others. They are posi-
lively the best ever made. Rhodes &
Troxell, sole agents for Wyoming.
, 1884-05-24

Mahogany Centre Table. French Antique Spiral
Design. An Artistic Piece of Workmanship,
National Republican., 1884-09-13
ILL.
A SUNDAY BARGAIN.

Luke lived all alone in tumble.down
one.roomed shanty, close to the hills of Fel-
spar. He was worse housed than even
Felspar folk wero housed as a rulo. The
Irish mud huts were roomy and capacious
in com parison with many of the domiciles
whero the villagers of this remote district
drew the breath of life.
1t was a cottage perched by itself some
ten feet below tho level of the narrow path
in front of it, so that n kpiteful person
passing by could have easily kicked the
roof oil, and 1t possessed back garden of
some twenty feet in length, ending alb
ruptly with tho white, blank hillside, a
colossal wall of four hundred feet which
lowered above it and shut out air and
light. In tho distance from the valley
and the lower ground, Luke Shands's
cottage seemed to be growing ont of the
jagged limestone like q wen, but there
was room in the garden behind for tho
pigs, If those animals would not object to
g little overcrowding.
And Luke had brought his pigs home,
and Matthew Brantwell, q shrewd busi-
ness man in his old age toddled over to
see them, and to see what could be done.
Whether Luke could not be "done" might
bo added, oven without rejecting too
severely on tho character of Matthew,
who was certainly an unreasonable
and covetous old gentleman. Every
body knew that-evon Luke, who
thought the best of most people, Mrs.
Twitters excepted, had his suspicious Of
IL, though he made great deal of allow
anco for the eccentricities of Peggy's
grandfather.
For PeEgy's sake, and at Peggy's wish
even, Luke was always extra civil to
Matthew Brantwoll, oivility which was
not often Teciprocated, Matthew'S temper
being a bad one. For Peggy's sake even
National Republican., 1884-09-13

grandfather has sold them already, and is
laughing at you"
your grandfather is sharp old man,
and I'm dull young ass" said Luke
looking very grave.
And that was all ho had to say at Mat.
thew Brantwells "besting" him.
II knew something would hsppon to
you for watching mo at My Ladv's
Chapel said Peggy. ~ know what 1t
would come to. l wondor where 1t will
end nowp
II wonder what that blind ones
WORTH" said Luke.
National Republican., 1884-09-13
THE oUARRELLrNa OF LOVERS" ETC.

THE oUARRELLING OF LOVERS" ETC.
Luke Stands was very fne specimen
OF Felspar manhood, and manhood ran
there to six feet one, as a rule. Luke
had run over. He was six feet two, with
a chest like bull's,and hands like sledgo
hammers. Why man with such latent
force in him should have been for twenty
five years Of his life such an unlucy
fellow-a sober, hard working young
herdsman as he was too-is not to be &C.
counted for any more than why he should
be 80 particularly good tempered over it.
He was always laughing, oven ut
his own bad luck; he would have his lest
and be none the worse for it. That he had
never been able to save money enough to
marry Peggy Brantwell was tn Q only thing
he had not roared with laughter at; but
there were odd little points of humor about
that oven which made him smile, if with
a little effort at times, like twinge in the
wrong place. And there he was laughing
Mt Poggy's surprise and fright and dis
comfiture as huge joke, which really
was worth little extra hlarity that
evening.
did you SEQ mo come out?" she asked
quickly.
"Yes, of course / did"
Then it's all spoiled, and I've had my
trouble for nothing and you ought to be
National Republican., 1884-09-13
FOR THE CAMPAIGN.

With desire afford persons associations WORKING
with tho republican adeny derous for ts
mako the following Weekly Psper for
three months at the following reduced price of s5
ayear for single copy:
National Republican., 1884-09-13
A single copy will bo furnished for 25 conts.
Payment will bo required in advance.

single copy will bo furnished for
Payment will be required in
thinking
do
him with
number with
It's of the utmost Importance that
act according to his
when be honestly
these vital ends to have the masses
that understand his rights
How republican leaders
votes than by sending 100 this
voters in their respective townships
Without public kind
looks friends for aid
published without
the republican principles
Of Of
ited and trust this appeal will meet with
National Republican., 1884-09-13


1t is astonishing how quickly that bar
gain was concluded, and how the freehold
of Luke's cottage was made over to Luke
by n lawyer who came from Netescombe
on purpose, and how Luke became his
own landlord, and felt very proud of tho
new position he had secured. But when
he met Peggy tho day after tho four pigs
had gono home, leaving their blind com
panion in Mr.. Stands possession, q little
light-even strong lurid light-was
thrown upon the whole transaction.
Luke do you know what you have
doneY' she cried, with t5ars in her pretty
blue cyes, "and done without telling mo
anything about it, of course"
Done? Yes got house of my own
over my head at last"
You great big silly, what's tho good of
such place rs this2 You might have
bought IL for less than $50 at any time,
and you've let him have four pigs"
"Wellp p
""And they're exhibition pigs-prize
things, aud worth 44J apiece And
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25

The Christmas decorations at this church
are principally confined TO the sanctulry.
The hieh and side altars are tasleilIiy
adorned with cedars, holly. eyergreen''
and a variety Of natural and artificial low
ers. grscefulIy interspersed with myriads
OF lights. Miss Molly Hopkins. Mis- Mag
gle Beck. and Miss Deila Qyigley. Under
whose srperintendence this labor OF iofe
was performed. deserve great praise 'oI
their patient Industry and artistic sA''' IN
these decorations.
At5A. n. High Mass viii be ce'ebrilru
and sermoa presched by tbe pastor.
Father Doherty; Low Mass immediately
after, and Low Mass at "a O'Clock.
High Msss al lcs A. NJ, with sermon "
The assistant pastor. Father Tisrnan. m.
The music at the 5 A. 81. aud 100 h,sn
Masses is very select. aud Judging rom .ue
s:ekdy and regular practice by tae GU"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
Election Of OAicers.

Ata regular meeting Of Richmond Lodge,
No. "a, United order OF Honor. held at
powhatnn Hall on Friday the 18th instant,
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing term: John A. Whitman. presi-
dent: lanes N. johnson, yice-pre-ident;
Myer Angle, recording and financial secre-
tary: william II. Taylor. treasurer; K. Is.
Alien, chaplain; d. ;. Moore. conductor;
Jsmes NJ. Cotton, inside guard; George
+. Coghil, outside guard.
Contir entail Lodge. 394, Knights OF Hon
or. bas elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: George i. Currie, past die
tator; Charles II. Hagan. dictator; Robert
r. Briggs. yice-dictator; Joseph W. Carter.
assistant dictator; james II. Peay. chaplain !;
Charles L. Sims, guide; William A. Lam.
kin, reporter; Robert :. Anderson, financial
reporter: Charles L. Fltzwllson, treasurer
r. +. Kern, guardian; w. W. ChiIdress.
sentinel: Philip WhitIock. Robert L.
Briggs, Joseph W. Carter, trustees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
For the Dispatch,
A Crank.

The stupldest thing in town is an old
gas.metcr IN my basement. sometime ago
we had sll the lights turned on for many
nights. and the old thing in the cellar with
the rheumatic fingers and rusty index
never found it out, but registered the same
0 "feet." The gas got muddy. aud in.
vested in coal-oil lamps. and that stupid
squat black box never found II out. but
gave a Jump away up yonder. Or maybe
the thing did know 1t, and just levied 30
per cent. dety against the importation OF
kerosene. Or maybe Christmas was COM
ing. and all were required to throw in a
dollar or two. Now, it's fair at this sea-
son for meters to claim fifty cents all
round" but two or three dollars is Kin to
robbery.
! must quit oil II makes the meter mad.
l.. r. \.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
Charged with Forgery.

Yesterday Mr.. George r. Mountcastle
was arrested upon a charge Of forgery.
on the 18th Of November last Mr. Mount
castle presented a check at the state Bank
Of Virginiq made PAYABLE TO the order OF
HR. Hill. The check was signed by G..
smith and was endorsed by Henry Il. Hill.
The amount named in the check was
1885. This check was paid, but was after
wards found TO be spurious.
Yesterday a check similar in handwriting
and otherwise was presented at the same
bank for SIS 60, payable to the order OF C..
II. Wismer and signed by G.. Smith. The
authorities at the bank al once telephoned
for an officer, and in 4 brief time Mr.. i. C..
Wilkinson. from the second police station,
came down TO the bank and arrested Mr..
Mountcastle. lie was taken 10 the Second
police station. and ~as kept there to await
his examination before Police-Ju>tlce Rich
ardsou this morning, bail being refused.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
M arringe.

The residence OF George A. Hundley,
ESQ, was the scene OF pleasant affair on
Tuesday evening, the occasion being the
marriage OF his daughter, Miss Sallie. to
Mr.. Alexander NJ. Harris. Of Waco, Tex.
The bride Is well known for her charms OF
person and manners. The groom Is ma
tive Of Culpeper county. Va, who, after
taking the degree Of A. NJ. at Richmond
College. accepted the position OF professor
OF Greek in the University of Texas. He
subsequently graduated at law at the Uni
versity Of Virginia, and is now prlcticing
law in Waco, Tex. where be has taken a
place in the front rank.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Or. J. l.. NJ. Curry, assisted by Rev. j. Is.
Turpin. and the following gentlemen acted
81 ushers: Arthur Clarke. W. VI. Turpln,
A. II. Gresham, William J. Bosher, Herbert
Harris. and Straugban Turpin. The pres
onts were numerous and handsome.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25

The ,srpe crpfs. He wss constdered ~ the
inhabitants Of his native place vefy supes
rior hand 10 his profession. esp6cisny y
reuairjug musical cfocks aud wstcbes. u
r. ssid that he seldom ne. With any dtms
emily. even In the most complicated 0ssss
and Il often occurred that wheu osben
ssiled IN repsiriug clock oS wstch Hueuy
found no trouble In discovering the nnense
Of the maiady and administering u pce-'
Neither is be the osly bind persoa whe
turned his attention 20 this an. Wtttno
Kennedy, who became siKbeless Ia cetlds
hood. had the reputAfios Of being one o. ~
hest cIock.buiiders, both common ana mo-
sicaI, Of bis time. This mecbanscnS genh1
was q nstive Of Tauderagce. Armagh, ks'
land. and lived in the latter part es shs
seventeenth century. lie wss also bag
pjpe-maker Of much local renewB. =
The blind engineer. John Metcalf, " one
Of the wonders OF history. He was bcfnfn
iIl7. at Knsresborough, Yorkshire. Eng
land. the scene OF Eugene Aram's famous
crime. AT SIX years he went bind. bat hsg
disability did not disable him. He helped
steal birds nests and rob orchards, learned
70 r,de. acquired n knowledge OF music,
and was very fond OF eock.aghting
and other sports. In an, Old pc
ture OF q cockpit the hiind engineer
Is shown, betting on game ne could nos
see. ss-.
At q Metcsh was Young giant. ever
six feet In height. and full of mischief. IA
l745 he enlisted ~ a musician IN the army.
He was smuggler and stage. and wsxon-
owner: In short, everything likely 70 turn
10 money In his hands. He coutrsetcd tor
nnd laid down some of the best roads 10,
Yorkshire, bossing the Job bimseh. -
II IL Of him that famous ssatesmm OF
the time observed: "Cons'dering What shis
blind man can do. II be hid bu sight No
would be the most useful man In the KING.
DOM" ,
Dr. Bew. who was personally acquAlutcd
with Metcaf. In his account OF him, ssys:
This man passed the younger part sf hts
life as q WAGNER aud occasionally ssa guide
in intricate roads during the night, or
when the tracks were covered with snow.
His present occupation IL that OF pro-
iector and surveyor OF Highways In
difficult and mountainous parts. Wuh
the assistance only OF long stau'
have several times met this man uayef.
sing the roads, ascending precipiccs, ex-
ploring valleys. and investigat cg their sew
eral extents, forms. and situau ss. 80 ~ 70
answer his designs in the best manner. Tue
plans which he designs aud the estimates
he makes, are done in a method peculiar 10
himself and which he can not well convey
the meaning OF to others. HIS abilities 10
this respect are, nevertheless. 40 great that
be finds constant employment" ., a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
N CONNClL CiRCLES.
The Mechanics sfnstitute-Contracff for Light
ing strest-Lsmrs-Mor About the New
Iity Hall.

The Mech anies fnstitute-tonracffo Tor Li2ht-
ing strest-Lsmrs-More About the New
civ Hall.
Messrs. William NJ. Turpin and George
n. BUrwell, from q subcommittee OF the
Committee on Finance. appointed to con-
slider petition from the Mechanics lnstI-
tute. requesting the Council 10 appropriate
81. coo TO said Institution, will recommend
70 the next meeting Of the Committee on
Finance that they recommend the appro'
priaton TO the Council. This virtually
settles the question.
The Committee on Light have awarded
the contract for lighting and extinguishins
the streei-lamps, beginning January l.,
1885. for one year. to j. ". I. Gillian, Tor
s2.gs ptr lamp. There are now about 1900
lamps n the city, which will make the sum
total S3,s14.
The Committee on Second Market-D1.
Henry {. Jones chairman-Uili meet at the
Council chamber Friday evening at q
O'Clock for the purpose OF rerentlng the
stells. benches. and stands in this market
for the year 1885.
At the next meeting OF the Common
Council a resolution will be offered looking
10 the adoption OF the Yost & Murdoek plan
for a new City Hall. IL H. claimed that "
this plan l. adopted that the building can
be put up for 100000 and OF Virginia
granite. This plan is the second choice OF
the Council.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
Chrisfmas serviees-Feisniens Assauit-Per-
ssnals- Holiday EpjoI msBts. &C.. nc.

ssnnis- Holiday ErjoI ments, &c, nc.
There will be no Christmas observanccs
at the churches IN this city to-day. save st
the Meade. Memorial tEpiscopall, " which
communion services will be be d at ii
O'CLOCK. and preaching, II the rector (Mr.
Cloptoul Is not too unwelI. The church
has been beautifully decorated for the occa-
sion. The inner walls and chanceIarch
ore beautified with festoonipg OF evergreen.
Growing the arch Is the motto: "Tbere
shall come star out OF Jacob and scepfre
sball rise out Of Israel" From the arch
and at intervals from the festooDiDg on the
walls hangs the monogram j. II. :. The
cbsncel has arched work OF green wood
with white Backgrounds. The communion
table. lecturns. and font are decorated TO
correspond. The choir will sing. In addi-
ton 10 the chants and glorias, the following
hymrs Voluntary. 40 Come, All Ye Faith
ful,r" Christians, Awake. Salute the Happy
Morn" "Hsrk! What Mean Those Holy
Voices ?" Bread 81 the World IN Mercy
Broken" and "Shout the Glad Tidings,
ExultinCly Sing"
The day Will be generally observed. The
stores will be closed. aud all. both Young
and old. will Join in the demonstration OF
their merrirnent aud jolly feeling.
Tyler Dabney tcolored) was tried in the
Mayors Court Yesterday on the charge Of
making a felonious assault upon and cut
ting Robert James (colored). aud sent on to
the grand jury. This makes three charges
on which he has been sent to the higher
court. He was allowed bail in the sum OF
S5OO in each case, but he had not given
proper security yesterday.
The public schools closed yesterday for
Christmas, and will not open again until
Friday. January I'd.
Mr.. Jane. Alexander left this city yester-
day for his home in Charlottesville. The
old gentleman IL looking well and IN unu-
sually good health for one OF his age.
Mr.. Dorset, Of this city. and T. W.
Bookhart. ESQ.,, OF South Carolina. arrived
in the city yesterday from Baltimore, where
they have both been prose cutting the study
Of dentistry. They will spend their Christ
mas holidays with friends here.
The merchants here were quite busy yes-
terday despite the disagreeabe weather,
and the crowd out was large, notwithstand-
ing the slippery condition Of the streets.
The boys bad fairly commenced Christmas
ast night, blowing horns, firing pop-crack-
ere &c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
SMOKE TRIxY CIGARS.
MOTHERS. MOTHERS

Are you disturbed az night and broken Of your
rest by sick child suffering and crying with the
excruciating pain Of cutting teethg II 10, 90 at
once and get a bottle of Mrs. WINsL0W'S
SOOTHING SYRUP. IL will relieve the poor little
sufferer immediatey-depend upon II; there Is no
mistake about IT, There is not a mother on earth
who has used Il who Will not tell you al once
that It will regulate the bowels and give rest to the
mother and relief aud health 10 the child, operating
like magic. 1t is perfectly safe 70 In all eases,
and pleasant 10 the taste, aud Is the prescription Of
one Of the Oldest and best female ply sicians and
nurses In the United states. sold everywhere. 25
cents bottle. de 23-eodlw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
In.srrogatoriss sent Out.

Yesterday Mr.. Zirkle. the clerk TO the
srecial committee appointed to investigate
srsirs in the Auditors Office, received In
,tructions from Mr.. John Il. Moon, chair
man OF The committee. 10 send out 10 the
clerks OF the various courts in the state the
interrogatories prepared by the committee.
Pursuant 10 these Instructions Mr.. ZirSle
mailed the printed lists of questions yester-
dsv. II win be some time before replies
from all Of them will be received.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-25
Severely Hurt.

Ye. terdsy morning Mr.. James Wade. an
fxpressrau employed by Mr.. A. w. Gar
her, proprietor OF the Richmond Transfer
Comnany. while bearing a heavy trunk
across The icy pavement on Cary street be-
tween Fourth and Fifth. slipped and fell.
The trunk fell on him. and be was serious
ly hunt; but last night be was resting easy,
and no serious sppreheDsions are felt so
far As his ultimate recovery Is concerned.