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HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.
C. W. Brown, Well Known in
Cheyenne,
Shoots Surveyor Benson and
Then Commits Suicide.
The Causes Which Led to the
Tragedy.



Associated Press Report.
"SAN FRANCISCO, Dec II. IL o'clock Il,
ma horrible tragedy occurred a few
minutes ago in room Is, Nevada block.
John Atkinson. surveyor of public lands,
was found lying on the floor with his
throat cut. and a man named Brown,
said to be from Wyoming, was lying with
in a few feet from him dead from the eff
fects of shot from a revolver"
On receipt of the foregoing, The
LEADER called upon its correspondent in
San Francisco for additional particulars.
and the following special was received
from that source
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. IL, 3p. nc.
w. Brown, formerly of Cheyenne, this
forenoon shot Surveyor Benson. Brown
then shot himself and cut his throat.
Brown is dead, Benson dying. The
cause is supposed to be a claim Brown
had against Benson for government sur
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yond some business disputes did not know
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life. Benson is well known on the coast,
having resided here fourteen years. Last
July he failed for $500, 600. but has suc-
ceedcd in arranging his affairs since then
and secured some valuable government
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, 1885-12-12

The which led to this unfortunate
double tragedy are limited at in the fore
going dispatches, but do not furnish many
facts. The difficulty between Brown and
Benson grew out Of an exceedingly com
plicated state Of affairs in reference to
government surveys. Some five years ago
congress authorized the survey of govern
ment lands in the various territories on
certain conditions, which, as the sequel
showed, were very favorable to those who
were in the ring and knew how to man
ipulate matters. The law referred to was
virtually that a contractor under the gov
eminent might proceed to survey lands
under certain restrictions, but which really
gave him the option as to where the sur
vey should be made. and, it might be
added, as to how it should be done.
The methods resorted to by some of the
original contractors, who obtained work
by virtue OF the legislation Of congress,
were not in all cases just what they should
! have been, and it is charged that some
, 1885-12-12
WASHINGTON Notes.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The post
master general has made an order fixing
the fees on international money orders,
from Jan. ! as follows. For sums not ex-
ceeding $40, ten cents; over $40 and not
exceeding $50, twenty cents; over $50 and
not exceeding $50, thirty cents; over $50
and not exceeding $40, forty cents; over
$40 and not exceeding $50, fifty cents.
This is a reduction of one third of the
present rates.
Delegate Game, Of Utah. this evening
received a dispatch from Salt Lake, stat
ing that Chief Justice Zane, in the case Of
Deputy United States Marshal Wander
cook, arrested on the 9Th instant, charged
with lewincss, had sustained a territorial
law which makes the oiTense named a
misdemeanor. The decision has a direct
bearing upon a large number of similar
cases.
The house committee on rules held a
session Of two hours and a half this even
ing. Propositions submitted to the house
by Messrs. Morrison, Springer and Others
were considered at length. No conclusion
was reached. The consideration of the
subject will be resumed tomorrow.
, 1885-12-12
The irish Party Victorious.

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec, 1.-THE follow
ing important cable on the general elec-
tions in England and Ireland wa. received
this evening:
DUBLIN, Dec. 1I:-B Patrict Egan,
President ofthe Irish National League of
Anlcrica, Lincoln, Neb. The elections
are concluded. The result is beyond our
most sanguine calculations. We were
thirty nine at the dissolution; We return
eighty six, united as one man. Ofthirty-
four nominal Home Rulers, not a man
survives. OF twenty-seven Irish Wings,
not a solitary survivor remains. Leinster,
Minister and C%avanaugh are ours to a man.
In Ulster we have a clear majority of seats
and a minority Of two to one of the coun-
ties. The Irish vote in England has
changed the Wing coercion majority OF
30 to a minority of four. The Irish
party are absolute masters of the situa-
ton.
Signed TIMOTHY HARRINGTON.
Secretary Irish National League. %
, 1885-12-12
Innction rranrnt win danger

Inaction Of the kidneys and bladder is
fraught with danger. Renal diseases Of
the most stubborn and fatal character have
this initial symptom. To disregard ii is
to invite them. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters has the special quality of stimu-
hating urinary secretion and discharge to
a degree c%onsonant with health, and no
further. 1t is not an o~xcitant Of the or
gans. like the ~unmedicated stimuli of
commerce It simply arouses them when
their activity and vitality are impaired.
This stimulating and tonic action the Bit
tiers likewise exerts upon the stomach. the
liver and the stomach. It averts renal
diseases, cures dyspepsia, prevents and
cures fever and ague. and removes bill.
iousness and constipation. No finer tonic
exists. and to persons with a tendency Ia
govt, it strongly recommends itself, as
fine depurent of the blood.
, 1885-12-12
A Convert to the Jewish Faith.

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. l2.-Mary NeyiI,
a handsome girl, aged q, well known in
Omaha society, was to night formally ad-
mitted to the Jewish faith. Her parents
are protestants of the Episcopal church
and the girl was reared in the tenets of
that religion. Hers is the first CONVEX
sion from the Christian religion to Juda-
ism in Nebraska. Miss Nevil processes
to be thoroughly converted. Her confession
of faith was received at the Jewish syna-
gogue tonight with elaborate ceremonies,
consisting of an examination in the Jewish
doctrine, confession and prayer by the
proselyte and the changing of her first
nam to Marian. No pressure has been
brought to influence her on the part of
the Jewish congregation, but it is limited
that her act had its originality in a desire
to marry a prominent young Hebrew.
, 1885-12-12

DENVER, Dec. ll.-Mrs. Annie Davis
has brought suit against her son law,
L. t. Baeter. The story of the state Of
affairs is a curious one. Mr.. Baeter is 65
years old and his wife ID II. They were
married a year age and since have not
agreed very well. Mrs Davis brought
her daughter to this city, and, as she al
leges, the husband did not make proper
provision for his young wife. So Mrs.
Davis sues for a $40 doctor bill and 81 per
week for board during a period of several
months. The elder lady says that when
then this suit is ended she will ask for a
divorce for her daughter.
, 1885-12-12

"What fools these mortAls bel says
Puck. Why suffer from rheumatism
when st. Jacobs oil will Danish pain2
, 1885-12-12

zeal Deptj Cheyenne, Hyo.
, 1885-12-12
A Forrer

DENVER, Dec. ll.-Calvin Pratt, ex-
chief engineer Of the South Park and
Utah Pacific railroads, wanted for forgery
in New York, Denver and San Francisco,
to the amount Of $40, 600, has been ar
rested in Honolulu, and will be returned
to San Francisco for trial.
, 1885-12-12
Cattle Keceipts.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1l.-Cattlo-Receipts
400; market steady and active; ship.
ping steers, $50 to 1900 pounds 1913
@A50; through Texas cattle slow At
81. 5OG3.75; stockers and feeders, 81 81
f4 II IN
, 1885-12-12

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by W. n. Hunt.
, 1885-12-12

Sptciai llisphiNH TO lHF LEADER.
SAN Francisco, Dec. -, 800, a. NJ
1t is impossible to give Benson's history.
Brown had Il claim against Benson for
$1,000 which was referred toa referee who
gave judgment for $4,000 in Browns
favor. Brown was crowded by a woman
this morning for money and called on
Benson to make a settlement which was
refused, when Brown fired a shot and
then shot himself and cut his throat.
Republican Senatorial Caucus.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Republi-
can senators met in caucus this morning.
They expressed their views freely, and
were found to be practically unanimous
against the adoption of any general policy
OF opposition, but were agreed on the adj
visibility of treating each nomination
upon its merits. Opinions were expressed
and generally assented to that good men
were appointed to Office, because they
were Democrats, and should be confirmed
except in cases where their predecessors
were removed upon %unfounded charges
brought for the purpose of making pre-
texts for the creation Of vacancies. In
such cases urged nominations should be
held up to give the removed officials an
opportunity for vindication. Senator's
who were present expressed their opinion
that this plan for the present will govern
the course of the Republicans.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-04
Superstition.


When Mr.. Joseph Thomson made his
recent exploration of Central Africa. the
belief that he was great 'lybon," or
medicine-man. was better protection
to him than an army, and his photo
graphic apparatus and galvanic bat
tery more affective than Calling guns.
Il tod them," he says, in his
Through Nasal Land" 'that l was
the white lybon of the Laiombe; that
Mbaratien (their chief lybon) was q
fraud n comparison to me.
Now, you theren / said, Just look
here for a moment, and l will show
YOU thing or two. You see my
teeth. Observe how firm they are
(here tapped them with knuekles).
You see there is no fraud there. just
wait then II | turn my head.
"Now. look. They are gone"
Here every one shrank back in in
tense amazement. and the whole party
were on the point of flight. Reassur-
ing them, once more turned my head,
put matters to rights in twinkling
and bowing and smiling to my wonder
ing spectators, l once more raped my
teeth.
"Eere let me inform the gentle
reader Gn the strictest confidence. OF
course) that have couple of artifi-
cal teeth. which at this juncture were
perfect treasures. These l manipu.
lated to the astonishment of the Nasal.
and as thcy thought l could do the
same thing with my nose or eyes. they
ha led me at once as yer table 'lybon
n ebor' (whte medicine man,"
The Osceola times., 1885-07-04

Piled Sloan. He greatly admlres yoar
editorials. There is one popularity
aoout him. though
"What's thatp
a. He's deaf as a clam. He can't
hear it thunder. lie doesn't know it s
raining until he misses his umbrella
He is very touchy on that point,
and you had better have some
paper and pencil ready for him when
he comes and act as if you always
knew he was deaf. 1t will make him
feel easier .n .....r
THE next day at noon Sloan and his
visitor entered the Leader office. Puf,
fer was waiting for them. Sloan took
their cards, and gave Pufier's to Gam
Dol, and vice versa. Both men smileo
at each other encouragingly, and, pro-
ducing pads of paper big enough to
write Presidents message on, sat
down beside the editorial desk.
"'I am glad to meet you,' wrote
Puler o. his pad.
"Gambol took the scrawl and looked
at it, first out of one eye and then out
of the other A puzzled look came over
his face Finally he turned the paper
upside down, and light of intelligence
broke upon his countenance. Taking
up his pencil, he wrote:
80 l am exceedingly sorry to hear it
Did you ever try Simpsons extractP
and handed it back to Pufler.
when Pufler read this his mouth
opened with astonishment. He took
his pencil and wrote on the bottom of
the sheet:
al don't want any extract l am
not sick. ! simply said / was pleased to
meet you
"Then he showed the paper over to
Gambol, and waited for reply. II
Gambol was puzzled at the first com
munication. he was ia reality stricken
dumb at the second. He glanced ap-
pealingly at Sloan, who was a. that mo-
ment attentively looking at a picture
on the wall with his handkerchief in his
mouth to smother his laughter. Finally
he struck what seemed to him to be a
clue, and he wrote in reply:
:" Yes, thanks, don't care if do; but
don't you think we had better go to
lunch firstP' Led i r.
Then he handed back the roll to tho
editor and smiled smile of mingled
self-satsfaction and relief.
"When Puffer saw the answer his dis.
gust rose beyond his control. He rose
up in his chair, took the paper and
handed il to Sloan.
" See here, Sloan' he shouted. See
what this grandson of lunatic has
written. TINS cross-eyed fool evidently
doesn't understand his own language.
What in Tophet do you want to bring
such a strabismic ass up to this office
to meet me forP Here, take this paper
and write TO him that am sick to-day,
or dead, or anything, and don't want
TO write any more; and the next time
you bring deaf and dumb idiot up
here to see me Just let me know and I'll
run out of town for a week or so,
That's all rigntr yelled Gambol,
as he danced around the table; that's
all right, but if | wrote hand like
yours I'd print my letters. I'd spell
them out on my fingers. I'd hire a
schoolboy to write for me. I'd
say gasped Pufler, 'ain't you
deaf?'
" No. replied Gambol, 'ain't youP'
Then both men looked at each other
minute and simultaneously ex-
claimed: where's SloanP'
But Sloan was wise man. He was
gone. Puck
The Osceola times., 1885-07-04
Only a Change Of a Name.

Boarder-' -'.Mrs. Starvum, would you
be kind enough to let me take . piece
Of this butter to my roomp"
Mrs. Starvum-''Of course; but what
use can you make of butter away from
the tablet"
Boarder-'I was out last night in
the ram and got my shoes wet, which
made them very hard; so thought l
would take piece of this bu ter to
soften them up little"
Mrs. Starvum but piece Of tai
low would be much better for that pur-
pose"
Boarder-"Y tallow is the very
best tn ng that can be used; that is the
reason wanted piece of that but
ter. er.-Fhiiadeithid Gail.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-04
NEWARK SOCIETY.
Clara Bellies Idea OF Entertainments In Q
Manu- acturing City.

The Newarker's social position Is
not only determined by the kind OF
goods he manufactures. but the trail
of his shop is over his whole family.
There is one exclus vc and intellectual
circle made up wholly of leather and
steam engine people, and another of
almost equal refinement, composed OF
sheet-iron, harness and earthernware
fam lies. A degree below these is the
misunderstanding, horse-collar and
window shade set, which rank much
higher than the circle in which the
harness-buckle. coilin-trmm and
overshoe people predominate.
One of the most brilliant events OF
the social season in Newark is the an
nual ball of the Patent Leather Dane
ing Class, and great was the scandal
caused this year by the appearance OF
two toothbrush girls, escorted by wor-
thy young men OF peppermint extrac-
t on. and matronized by q celiuloid
chaperon.
Calico hops are popular, and so are
copper-wire hops, carpet dances and
whisp-broom surprise parties. Some
lad es boast Of entertaining great
deal of carriage company" while
others are content to receive wagon,
sleigh or even horse-collar company.
Come early on Tuesday evening"
writes New York hostess. II want
you to meet the Misses Smythe. two
lovely vegetable ivory girls, and Mrs.
Squ&r. the compressed hay widow,
who plays SO dvinely. would be
happy. also. to have you bring that
agreeable young clothes-wringer friend
Of yours with YOU"
Newark has not only an aristocracy,
tm: desiccated Goldfish aristocracy,
which is the subjuct of general r.dicule.
II is also worthy Of note that it is diff
cult for even lghtning-rod and wealth.
er-cock families to get into the highest
society," Clara Bell, in Cincinnah En-.
Quirer.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-04
An UntimeIy Demise.

"Yes," sighed the fashionable maid
en- rs she applied her handkerchief to
her eyes, "my poor little doggie, my
Carlo is dead"
1T is very sad," said sympathizing
friend. land all the more SO as the loss
occurs just on the eve OF your mar
riage." , A.. A.,
"Yes. it is too bad to think that the
wedding must be postponed after all the
preparations being made
.'Postponed3 Surely you do not think
of postponing your marriage because OF
the death OF your dog.
"wby, certainly, How heartiess you,
must think me. could not think OF
getting married within a year after such
= distressing bereavement "--Bssso''
Courier.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-04
A WICKED JOKE.
How a Practical Joker Played 1t on His
Friend.

How a Practical Joker Played 1t on His
Friend.
II wonder what is the trouble be-
tween Pufier and Gambol and Sloan.
They hate him like poison" remarked
the Judge.
Haven't you heardP" inquired the
Major.
mo; what is itp'
"You know what terrible hand Puff
fer writes? Some one told him once
that he wrote diStingQe hand, and il
set h.m up so that he now writes worse
than ever. Well, that happens TO be
his sensitive point. He prldes himself
on it. Gambol has weak point, too
his eyes. He can't help being cross
eyed, but it worries him all the same.
When he goes to the theater he sits
with his back to the stage to see the
performance. He is frst-rate fellow,
though. About month ago, Gambol
asked Sloan to introduce him to Putfer.
Now. Sloan can't help playing practi-
cal joke any more than he can live
without eating. I'll arrange that for
tomorrow answered Sloan; but you
had better take a pad of paper and a
pencil along with you. He is as deaf
as post, poor fellow. He cant even
hear the foreman swear al his copy. He
is terrible sensitive about it, too. So
when you meet him just act as if you
knew all about it. I'll see you at his
office at noon tomorrow.
A few minutes later Sioan was seated
in the editorial rooms OF the Leader.
Il want to bring friend up here to
meet you tomorrow" he remarked to
Pufer.
"'Glad to meet any friend of yours,
responded the editor.
"'He is q frien6 Of yours. too, re-
The Osceola times., 1885-07-04
Her Rights.

Kosciusco Murphy was engaged to
be married to an Austin belle, Miss Es-
meralda Longcoliin. and for while.
they used to be very afiectonate. OF
late he has neglected her. His father
asked him why he had given her the
cold shake.
"Because found out that she has
only half as much property as l thought
she had" was the reply.
"Well. Kosc usko," said the old
man. .'she is entitled to fifty per cent.
of your devot on, anyhow. You should
remember that when you go courtlng
some other girl. ."-7eras SJtings.
"A Georgia man has paid for farm
with the melons OFF it. to say nothing
Of the struggling young doctors he has
firmly established in business. Y.
Graphic.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-04
THE GARDENERS TALE.

One morning. glorious to see,
A sample OF Dame Natures best
some Bachelor Buttons | was sowing;
(lhey needed sewing on my vest,)
when. looking on the sand, / saw
or dy-Slippers prints pair;
traced them To rustic seat.
And found young girl weeping there.
The maiden Prim rose TO her feet,
An Ice-plant could not be more cold:
.Why come you TO this Virgin bower,
And who are you to be so bold?'
.Only an umbel gardener
!, stammering. made haste to say,
Longing 10 be guardin 'er,
And taking ali her Caraway.
"Beeonia, wretch" the maiden cried,
Ills plain enough for one 10 see
You vc grown quite Old in laying plots
Though still you're in tho nursery!"
"'Twas pity for your Bleedinp.heart
That brought me here, SO have no fears;
Id offer lalsam for your grief,
And stem the Current of your tears"
.Alas, have no Poppy now,
My mother dressed in weeds" she said
"My brother, dear Sweet Williams sick;
Wo fear he'l never leave his bed"
"hccept tn 5 Bridal Wreath " cried.
,
I'll hedge you in with every joy,
ii YOU will only be my wife"
Her Tulips curlcd most sCornfully-
you rc 20 ID at making fiowery speeches,
You'd onght to wear Princes Feather.
And not such ugly Dutchmans Brceches
"Whole Phlox of lovers We refused
Who at my feet have come to kneel,
From that Old Man. the Dusty Miller
10 the young coXcomb, Marshal Neil
"But I'm received 20 Marigold:
The mai ! promise 81 Obey
Must rule me with a Golden Rod,
Or else I IL rue my wedding day
"YOur greenhouse is too small for mo-
The White House suits my fancy more,
Or ut the very least, I'd bo
lovely belle of Baltimore
turned TO leave her with a bough,
To stalk away with many sigh;
Ny Love Lies Bleeding, but hope
To grow more Sage as Thyme rolls by.
Judge.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-04
Even the Tramps.

A couple of New York brokers were
sitting on pile of planks in front Of
the Stock Exchange building talking
over deal, when tramp came up and
sat down beside them
"What do you wantp" asked one o.
the brokers.
"Nothin', replied the tramp, "'cept
to rest"
well. you've got no right here' go
some place else"
"Got as much right as you"
"No you haven't This plank be-
longs to the Stock Exchange, and We
are members of that organization"
"So'm l."
"Youp"
"Yes. me. Where's yer eyesp Can't
yer see I've got seat on the board as
wells yerP"
They gave him dollar to go and get
case of jim s.-Merchant 7raU-
eler.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-04

--Children's ideas of usefulness in
this world are pr mtive. to say the
least. A Boston editor has five-year-
old boy who has pronounced views on
this subject. He said the other day at
the table: "Papa, wish you were a
bakeshop mani" "Why, my boyp'
"Because then you could bring home
cakes and things, an we could 60 in
and get cookies when we wanted to-.
Or If you were a meat man, or gro
Gerry man. or a carpenter and made nice
things, or a blacksmith-shop man
that would be awful fun. Say, papa, ID
it any good what you dop"-Booton
Euening Record. f.t.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-04
Every Woman Knsvs Them.

The human body is much like good
clock or watch In its movements; II ous
others, and bad time results; IL one organ
or set Of organs works imperfect1y, per.
version of functional effort Of all the or.
gans is sure to follow. Hence It is that the
numerous ailments which make woman's
life miserable are the direct issue Of the
abnormal action Of the uterine sy stern. For
all that numerous class of symptoms
and every woman knows them-there 10
one unfailing remedy, DR.. Pierce's Favor
ite Prescription" the favorite Of the seq.
HoxH rulers-women.- -Burlington Free
py,ss
The Osceola times., 1885-07-04

CRANBERRIEs will cure dyspepsia
That's sour opinion. Paul Herald.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-04

- Abstemious and facetsous sle said
20 b, the only two words in which the
yoaels follow one another