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, 1885-03-22
AN OUTRAGE.
A Malicious and False Scandal
About the Post Office.
Serious Accusations Made After
Their Untruth was Known.
Vigorous Denials by Postmaster
Jones and T. ]. Carr.

A false and unwarranted statement
was made by irresponsible persons last
evening, to the effect that current rumor
reported the arrest of an attache Of the
post Office; that T. j. Carr had made the
arrest, but when interviewed on the sub
iect, denied all knowledge of the affair;
that several hundred dollars had been
stolen from the post Office; that Postmas-
ter Jones had resigned in disgust, and that
a general middle and criminal sensation
was about to afford a scandal in connec-
ton with the post office.
In order to ascertain the actual facts in
the matter a representative of THE
LEADER interviewed Postmaster Jones
last evening. Judge Jones said there
was no truth in the statements made and
defended the post Office against the sweep
ing assertions ofcriminal conduct.
What started the report2' was asked.
Il don't know" was the reply. "a
fellow called at the office this morning
and asked if the rumors, which have since
been started by him, were true. | tod
him they were not, but l am informed
that he has endeavored to stir up a scan
dal. This thing is an outrage. 1t places
myself and every man in the office in a
false position. Do you suppose | would
keep a man in this Office a moment if /
suspected him of any dishonesty Non
sense"
at is limited, in an undetermined way,
that some supposed embezzler has been
arrested, and by this is understood some
employe in this Office"
There is not a particle of foundation
for such a statement. 1t is an absolute
lie"
"How about allegations that MI. Carr
and Gen. Cook have arrested some one
connected with the Officer"
That is a self.evident falsehood. The
government has charge of the post offices,
and postal clerks, as well as ~postmasters,
are under the control Of the government.
Were it necessary to make any arrests
government officials would attend to the
matter. As l said before, I stated there
was no truth in these assertions before
they were pnblically made"
Mr.. T. j. Carr came in at this moment
and joined in the conversation. Mr..
Carr said:
you may say for me that the use of
my name is unwarranted in this connec-
ton, and that all statements made regard
ing any part l have taken in the outrage
Gus allegations are false. The statement
even that l have been so much as asked
about the matter is an absolute falsehood.
There is no reason for using my name, or
that of Gen. Cook. / know nothing
about any trouble in the post office. or
about any alleged charges against any of
the clerks, and so far as | am concerned
the whole thing is as false as unwar-
ranted.'
A number of other gentlemen Joined in
the conversation and all expressed, in
very vigorous language their opinion
of the unauthorized circulation of the
fasehoods and of the persons who have
started the rumors.
, 1885-03-22

The following communication has been
received at this office. As no explanatory
chart came with it, tits given verbatim:
To the Editor of THE LEADER.
Fort LARAMIE, Wyo., March 19.-Ths
citizens around here are too sharp for the
soldiers. They sometimes drives their
horses off the premises for the purpose
of receiving a reward for bringing then
back. Some of those horses are in the
habit of getting fed in stables, at certain
hours, and generally comes back in then
own accord. In these they does be disap-
pointed in obtaining a reward.
Fort LARAMIE.
, 1885-03-22
The site Of the Convent.

Several weeks ago the sisters of the
convent of the Holy Child Jesus, were
presented with two lots on Warren avenue
as the site of convent. Yesterday the
sisters purchased two more lots in the
same block, namely, lots 5 and G in block
Dol. The property was bought of Culver
& Arnoldfor 81, 700. The block mentioned
is on the east side of Warren avenue and
extends from Twenty-second to Twenty
third streets.
, 1885-03-22
Events Of the Day.

Services and bible readings will be held
this afternoon at the county Jail, and per
haps at the hospital also.
The morning anthem at the Presby-
tcrian church to-day will be mot Unto
u.s. by Bellini. Mr.. Heath will sing a
solo entitled my God, and is Thy Table
Spread" by Gabriel.
The evening anthem at the Presby-
terrain church will be Again Evening s
Shadow Falls" and Mn. Masten viii
sing a solo.
, 1885-03-22
Strong Testimony.

From the Denver News.
N. X. Boswell, of Cheyenne. who has
charge of the detective service for the
Wyoming Stock Growers Association, is
in the city. The gentleman has ridden
over nearly all the ranges of the territory,
and states positively hat there are fewer
dead animals to been seen than ever be-
fore
, 1885-03-22
Pig Race.

The announcement of pig race at the
west end rink caused a large crowd to
gather there last evening. The pig failed
to run, however. It made one or two
attempts to run, but soon discovered that
the floor was too slippery. 1t is quite
evident that pigs will not run on the
smooth floors of the Kinks, and so some
other sport will doubtless be introduced.
, 1885-03-22
Down Goes The Prices of Boots
And Shoes
s. BoN's LEADING SHOE HOUSE

To make room for the immence spring
stock which is daily arriving. Have
marked my entire stock way below reg
ular prices and will offer rare bargains
in footwear for the next thirty days. No
job lot, but good solid goods and every
pair warranted. Call early and secure a
bargain.
S. Bon, 245 Sixteenth street.
, 1885-03-22

Even when we 90 to sleep, the compli-
Gated apparatus of the inner man is con
tinually atwork. Heart, lungs, liver, kid
neys and all. keep at work from birth
until death. How important it is that
all these should be kept in perfect order
Let any of them run down, or let the
blood become impoverished, and the re-
suit is disease and decay. But Browns
Iron Bitters is the sure restorative. Wit.
ness. for instance, the case of Mrs. Gil
lespie of San Antonio, Texas, who was fol
along time a great sufferer. She says, 81
have used Browns Iron Bitters for dys.
pepsia and general debility with great ben.
eft"
, 1885-03-22

Attention is called to the new advertise
ment of Warren's emporium. If you
want a first class article of anything, cal
and make a selection from their new stock.
, 1885-03-22

Patronize the Cheyenne Steam Laun-
dry il you want first class work at reason
able prices. II is surprising to know
how fast their business is increasing.
, 1885-03-22

Ask for Rough on coughs" for
coughs, colds, sore throat, hoarseness;
troches l5c; liquid, 25c.
, 1885-03-22

Clark & Chatterton, 309 Seventeenth
street receive all kinds of groceries every
day. Best grades oflour always on hand
at the lowest prices in the city. Eggs. rs
cents per dozen.
, 1885-03-22

am receiving my spring stock and
would request a look before purchasing
elsewhere. Polack, the clothier.
, 1885-03-22

Order your groceries from Clark and
Chatterton. Eggs five dozen for 81. 90.
Telephone Ia.
, 1885-03-22

Try Ellis's homemade mixed candy
Only 20 cents n pound.
, 1885-03-22

Omaha steel barbed wire. Call for
prices at Arp 4 Conway's.
, 1885-03-22

The largest stock OF fine brandies, old
whiskies, choice hqueurs and superfne
cigars at George Masten's well known
house, corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
streets.
, 1885-03-22

Boots and shoes just received at Pc.
lacks.
, 1885-03-22

Remember that a so cent bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is fully
equal to a dollar bottle Of any other
cough medicine in the market. Sold by
w. N. Hunt.
, 1885-03-22

A first class meal for 25 cents at Sachs
$40 Sixteenth street
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-09-12
The Industrial Outlook.

AS it is always the darkest just before day, so too do we believe that the past season of rather gloomy uncertainty in Arizona is but the prelude to an era of re- newned prosperity. It required a general shaking down and breaking up of all conditions Of affairs in order that we could come to a dead and evenhanded pull with other parts of the Unit> ed States, and the world gener- ally. Our resources are unbound ed and incXhaustible, only they would not justify attempted dev> elOpments under old prices of labor. This was true both is agri- cultural and mining industries. We had reached that stage of affairs that we could no more succeed in competing in any of our industries with the East than we could drive tenpenny mil with a sixpenny hammer. We are now getting down 10 level grade where we can begin to turn our wonderful resources to ac> count. New life and energy is manifest in all our varied indust
 ries. The farmers are getting down to correct principles in the manner of conducting their husi' ness, and are gradually deversify- ing their pursuits instead of run ming in the one crop groove, which has proved so ruinous to many. The next ten years will witness a degree of substantial and enduring progress in Arizona such as will cause US 10 forget the depressing times of the past.
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-09-12
Applications for Pard on.

The following are the rules established by the Board of Par~ don in regard to applications for a pardon:
 1st. The party seeking such pardon must in person, or by his or her attorney, give notice of his or her application for such pardon in a newspaper published at or nearest to the place where the offense was committed, for at least fifteen days prior to the pres sentation of the petition or appli- cations for pardon 10 the Cover nor.
 2. Such application or petition must be accompanied with an af- fidavit of the publication of such notice, made by the publisher of said paper. or tEe attorney of said applicant for pardon.
 Sd. The testimony in full, If any exists, which appeared in the case must be filed in the office of the Governor.
 4th. The petition must set forth fully the grounds for asking the pardon.
 5th. The petition must be sign- ed by the Judge before whom the case was tried, the grand jury who found the indictment, the petit jury that tried the case, and a reasonable number of the citi> Zens who reside nearest the place | where the crime was committed. In case of failure to get Judge or Jurors signatures to the petition, the reason of such failure must be given in writing, verified by the attorney for the applicant.
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-09-12

The old sorrel horse ridden by Gen. StOnewalI Jackson during the war was turned oyer tO the Hpm for the eX-Cpnfedpratrs for safe-kepping Theauimai is about thirty one years 0.d. Many wanl. ed him carried to New York tu take his place in Gen. Granr- funeral pr ces>iOn, but it could not be arranged in time.
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-09-12

United States District Attorney DOrsheimer has purchased the New York Star, formerly John Kelley'S paper. It will be run hereafter in the interest of the administration, and MT. Dorshe- inner is negotiating for a Western editor.
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-09-12

Another land decision adverse to the Atlantic & Pacific has been given by the United States Com missioner in the case of John C. Wilson against the railroad, it be- jug proven that the plaintiffs set clement dated from 1873, while the railroad company claims Was not made until after the year fol- lowing, and consequently could rot affect the land in question.
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-09-12

San Francisco knows more of the Chinese question than any other city. It has been with her from the beginning, and her ex. Perience ought to count for some- thing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26

A man by the name of Tyser, who
has been appointed to clerkship in
the Treasury Department, does not
turn out to be, but was known to be
an eX-cOnvict. He has served out
a five years term iu the New York
State Prison, and II four years. sen.
tence in the Minnesota penitentiary.
He was well acquainted with Presi-
dent Cleveland. Commenting on
this the Philadelphia Press goes on
to say: "The Democratic slogan,
sturn the rascals out,' seems to mean
in its application to turn them ont
of Jail and put them into office. The
Administration has certainly been
pursuing this very policy. There is
Horse thief Judd, was appointed
agent of Labor Bureau; Swindler
Payne, who, after pleading guilty to
the charge of obtaining money I'M
der false pretences, was appointed
Barbiere's successor in the Philadel-
phia Pension Office; DR.. Hire, of
New Orleans, who when appointed
by Pension Commissioner Black ex-
amining surgeon for the Pension
Bureau, was under indictment for
fraud, and is now awaiting trial.
Higgins, who seems to be the spic-
ial favorite of the Treasury Depart
ment, is, as the records show, him
self a professional rounder and bal
lot-box suffer, and the friend and
protector of notorious burglars and
other criminal.
The list might be extended indie
finitely. AT least two potsmasters
appointed under the present Admin
istration are unable to qualify, be-
cause they are in Jail, awaiting trials
for serious offences. Two other new
ly made postmasters have served
terms in Jail, while the number of
those careers have been VIGOROUSLY
corrupt who have been befriended
by the new Administration is legion.
Thus the Democratic party acquits
itself of the charge of ingratitude.
The criminal class has always been
its strongest element, and now that
the Democratic party is in power its
horse thieves and forgers have to be
provided. n-Phila. Press.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26
NO. 2.
SELF-C0NTR0L.

The man who governs his own
spirit is greater than he who rules
the whole world. Half the misery
we see amongst men originates from
suffering our evil passions to have
their sway without ever thinking or
caring for results. Many valuable
life has been sacrificed to this hot
haste to crafty savage revenge
which might have been so easily APP
peased by controlling our temper
until reason could expostulate with
us on the fatal effects OF such impetu-
osity.
How the happiness Of households
is daily wrecked forever by deeds
which the unhappy perpetrator wouId
not for crowns and thrones have CON-
mitted, had he suppressed the first
uprisings of that fatal frenzy. Many
with raging fires within preserve a
calm exterior by u moral force Of
will that subdues the flames and re.
stores a healthy equilibrium of feel
ing that restores order and harmony.
Some persons control their feel
ings on some subjects, but offer no
resistance to their unlimited rule in
others. 1t is wise plan to with
draw your mind from any object or
cause that infiames any passion, as
frequent contact heightens the emo
ton, and bad effects are apt to fol-
low.
The value of self control as a hy.
gienic agent is much OF consequence,
for excess Of any passion or emotion
consumes vitality, and preys like a
canker-worm upon the very roots of
life. Persons Of equable tempera.
ments enjoy life more largely, pre-
serve clearer consciences, boast
wider range of moral influence, cher
ish firmer friendships, and live to a
ripper aye than those of more excita-
able organisms.
Few of us through life can say we
haye'had no cause to lament hasty
words and acts, that gave great pain
to others and was a secret source of
lasting sorrow and modification to
ourselves but still we suffer those
same evil passions TO sway us with
out Offering at times the smallest
protest against such tyranny. Rea-
son is given to man to moderate his
inordinate desires and to subjugate
unholy passions, that transform HIM
into the brute.-BaltimOreaa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26
Stocking,with Sheep for Winter.

The season of autumnal drouths
and short pasturage always brings
lots of sheep upon the market,
which their owners conclude not to
winter, and that may often be very
profitably bought. Sheep of good
constitution, with good teeth, and
healthy, may be safely bought, if one
has feed for which he wishes to con-
vert into manure in the easiest and
cheapest way. For instance, a large
oat- grower has straw which will carry
quite flock through the season. IF
he buys ewes that have had lambs
this year, and has them served early,
by a long or Down ram though
thin now, they win rapidly pick up
and probably give him one hundred
and twenty five per cent of lambs.
OF course, such ewes will need some
grain; all the more, if wheat-straw
instead of oat is their principal fod-
der. We have known lambs to bring
in the spring double and triple
what was paid for the ewes, while
the ewes were worth fully as much
as they cost, and the manure as
much more. This is hardly the
usual experiece, but under ad-
vantageous circumstances, the exper-
imenU is well worth trying, recollect.
ing that October service brings Feb
ruary lambs, which, if well pushed
forward, may be in market by the
first to the middle Of May. Earlier
service will, Of course, bring earlier
lambs and greater profit.-American
Agriculturist for September.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26
nonths she was barely able to leave

months she was barely able to leave
her chamber. only to find herself
suffering with all the more promi
nent symptoms of confirmed con.
sumption, such as quick pulse, night
and morning cough, night-sweats,
debility, short breath and falling
away.
A young lady rose from bed on a
November night and learned her arm
on the cold windOw-sill to listen to
serenade. Next moring she had pneu-
monia, and suffered the horrors of
asthma for the remainder of long
life.
Multitudes of women lose health
and life every year in one of two
ways: By busying themselves in a
warm kitchen until weary, and then
throwing themselves on IA bed or
sofa, without covering, and perhaps
in a room without fire, or by remove.
ing the outer clothing and perhaps
changing the dress for more COM
mon one as they enter the house
after walk or shopping. The
rule should be invariably to go at
once to warm room and keep on
all the clothing at least for five or
ten minutes, until the forehead is
perfectly dry. In all weathers, if
you have to walk and ride on any
occasion, do the riding first.-Halps
Journal Of Health.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26
HOW TO ADDRESS THE PRESIDENT.

1t is not at all strange that, after
their sad experience under monarch
ial rule, the early Americans should
have disliked everything that say.
ored of royalty. Not only was this
spirit shown in attacks made upon q
peculiar courtliness of fashion af.
fected by a portion of society, but it
found expression in the Constitution
itself. It was distinctly provided
that
No title of nobility shall he grant
ed by the United States;
and an instance Of the popular feel
ing on this subject and the peculiar
tiles of the two Houses, is presented
by the proceedings Of the First
American congress.
The question was raised as to what
titles it will be
proper to annex to the offices of
President and Vice President OF the
United States if any other than
those given in the Constitution 7
and this matter was deemed OF SUI.
ficient Importance to receive the at
tention of a special joint committee
Of both Houses. The committee re-
ported that the President should be
addressed as His Excellency.n The
senators would not agree to the re-.
port. A Committee of Conference
was then appointed, and reported
That, in the opinion
of the committee, it will be proper
thus to address the President ssHis
Highness, the President of the Uni
ted States of America, and Protec-
tor of their liberties"
l think that was high-sounding
enough to please the tastes of the
senators. But the members of the
House would consent to nothing of
the kind. They did not believe it
essential to the dignity of free
people that their Chief Officer should
be laden down with anything more
than simple description of his Of.
fee. The result of the whole matter
is shown in the following resolution,
passed by the Senate on the 14th OF
May, 1889:
From a decent respect for the
opinion and practice of civilized ma.
tions, whether under monarchial or
republican forms of government,
whose custom it is to annex titles OF
responsibility to the Office of their
chief magistrate, and that, on inter-
course with foreign nations, due
respect for the majesty of the people
of the United States may not be
hazarded by an appearance of sing
ularity, the Senate have been in
duced to be of opinion that it would
be proper to annex a respectable
title to the Office of President Of the
United States /; but the Senate, de.
sirous Of preserving harmony with
the House Of Representatives, where
the practice lately observed in pre-.
senting an address to the President
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26
The Growth Of Scandal.

Mrs. laxative Ito first caller)
Did you hear that the minister is
not well?
First Galleries. / am afraid he
works too hard.
Mrs. laxative Ito second caller)
II hear that the new minister is
working himself down sick.
Second Caller--Is it possible 7
notice him going into Mrs. SIS
pretty often.
Mrs. laxative Ito third calIcr)
Isn't it awful the way in which the
minister IS carrying on with that
young Mrs. g., and he pretends to be
sick, too, from overwork. It's scan.
dalous.-N. Y. Times.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26

SEEKING FORTUNE IN xHE
WEST" Ny DEAR" said a father to
his daughter, how "long ago was it
that George Jackson went west to
seek his fortunef"
"Justa year, the girl replied with
a blush.
"Was there anything between you
and George I / sometimes thought
that he was fond Of yon.
"He was, papa, aud the girl hid
her face on the old mans shoulder.
~ have letter from him.
"Ipromised George when he went
away that | would wait for him. for
years if necessary"
"Oh, papa !" she exclaimed.
F" Does he--cr-has--h e-Oh, tell me,
what does he sayiv
"He wants twenty dollars to get
home with.n
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26
Marriage in High Life.

There are people in New York who
toady after the rich. The following
conversation took place on a Third
avenue street car:
+" So your sister is married?r
" Yes, and she did very we'll
splendid. You have heard of Van
derbilt ~
"Oh, yes. Did she marry into
that family 7"
''Well, yes, so to speak. She MARI
ed a nephew of Vanderbllt's chief
cook. He is the driver of a street
car.-Siftiags.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26


] have heard that a woman who
has "a mission" makes a poor wife
or a bad mother. This is very pos
sible, and at the same time very Ia
mentable; but the mission / urge is
not all of this sort. Dirty rooms,
slatterny gowns, and children with
nnwashed faces, are swift witnesses
against the sincerity of those who
keep other vineyards and neglect
their own. | have no faith in that
woman who talks of grace and glory
abroad, and uses no soap at home.
II Rer. @. II. EpxryeOx.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26
POETRY.
~~S>>~7~------@~
GROWING OLD.

Growing old! The pulse 3 NEE sure
Keeps its even tenor still
Eye and hand nor fail nor falter,
And the brain obeys the will;
Only by the whitening tresses,
And the deepening wrinkles told,
Youth has passed away like vapor
Prime is gone, and I grow old.
Laughter bushes at my presence,
Gay young voices whisper lower,
II dare to linger by it,
All the stream of life runs slower.
Though I love the mirth Of children,
Though I prize youths virgin gold,
What have / to do with either
Times is telling-I grow old.
Not 30 dread the gloomy river
That / shrank from SO of yore;
All my first of love and friendship
Gather on the further shore.
We're it not the best to join them
Ere / feel the blood run cold?
Ere I hear it said too harshly,
Stand back from us-you are old -