, 1885-12-11
SHORT STORIES
Gathered by Asking Everybody
What Do You Know"
Things Which are too Little to
Carry a Head.


There were some very fine lady skaters
at the Keefe rink yesterday afternoon.
There is one in the county jail.
She is charged with the larceny Of a silk
dress.
Something worth hearing, THE Bliss
of Ignorance, . as handled by the soldier
preacher.
Work on the Dale creek bridge does not
progress very favorably on account Of the
bad weather.
Some discussion of the electric light sit
uation is promised for the next meeting of
the city council.
The storm yesterday and last night WAS
general in this section northeast and north
west Of Cheyenne.
An exciting potato race this evening at
Keefe's rink by the small boys. Select
music by the city band
Bushes was not very brisk in the city
yesterday owing, principally, to the storm
which prevailed all day.
Those who attend Rev. Reeds lecture
this evening. at the First Congregational
church, will be richly repaid.
Frank Davis (colorcdj was sent to the
calaboose by Judge Lee yesterday in de-
fault of the payment of a fine for being
drunk.
The city council will hold a regular
meeting on Tuesday evening next, at
which some important business will be
considered.
Thomas Harvey was arraigned before
Judge Lee yesterday on the charge of
being drunk. He was fined $40, includ-
ing costs, which he paid.
Sleigh bells were heard on the streets of
Cheyenne Yesterday for the first time this
season, and several parties were out DASH
ing around in cutters.
DR.. Hassenplug, of Denver, whose prac-
tice is limited to diseases of the eye and
ear, can be consulted at the Inter Ocean
hotel on Saturday, Dec. II.
A. j. Parshall was appointed a notary
public by Governor Warren yesterday,
and his bond and oath of Office were duly
fled in the Office OF the county clerk.
The grand ball of the Durant Steam
Fire Engine company will come off on
New Years eve. Extensive preparations
are being made for the occasion by the
company.
H. Altman & Co. received a large and
elegant bronze lettered and neatly framed
sign, presented to them by friends in
New York City. 1t could not have cost
less than $l25.
If we should be fortunate enough to
have a session of the legislature this win
ter, it is a serious question whether a
suitable place could be found in Cheyenne
in which to convene.
The jury in the Meager case not only
found that he was insane, but without
means as well. He il at present at the
county hospital, but will probably have to
be sent to an asylum.
John Cochrane has returned from a
trip to Fort Fetterman on legal business,
but as he has to qualify in open court as
United States commissioner, he cannot do
so earlier than Feb. !.
The Signal Service officer reports thar
the highest temperature yesterday was
PIG; lowest, ll.9';; mean temperature,
1875 mean humidity, SAT- per cent. high
est velocity OF wind "a miles per hour.
The board of county commissioners OF
Laramie county have had more applica-
tons for rebate of taxes this year than
were ever filed with the board during any
previous year in the history Of the county.
The Christmas market under the
auspices of the ladies of St. Marks guild
will afford Cheyenne people a good oppor-
tunity to purchase beautiful and useful
holiday presents. The market will
open for business Wednesday, Dec. l6.
The Rev. Myron w. Reed, the popular
Denver divine, gives his racy lecture or
The Bliss of Ignorance this evening, al
the First Congregational church. Special
music by the choir, Mr.. Whitcomb, di