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FOR RENT-HOUSES.


LSoR RENT-BRIcK HOUSE e21 ST NV;
Is water gss and latrobe. rent go. Appy. - -
RICHARDSON. HOG l. st nv. dla-Sr
EoR RENT-NEAR THE ckPLToL. DE5sIkAB BE
h and pleasantly situated Brick Dweli,n& nine
rooms, Including bath. los ID II. ne di1-lw
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y and open IRE rlsces and AL modern improvements
nine rooms and attic, price, e55 PER month or $500
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Penr,on once interior department street css and
market, rooms and cellar; modern improveEnenu.
sood condition. low rent G H. ARMIES. p27 Est
Tor RENT-FINE RESIDENCE, n W. CORNER
10Th and sts. NV; IL rooms and stable. Rent
600 per month. stable Will be rented separately
des,rd BUSHNELL CAkUsL
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EoR RENT-oNLY els.o0 PER MONTH. NEW
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East CAPITOL. Apply at 3l5 Pa ave. NV. dif-3ts
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xXAUHE. NHhICIMAU NIOMkOHT6.
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n which we pENpose to offer Ct the same low prices
e that 30 quickly disposed Of the previous lots,
Size $40 IT., Imported English Chintx Elder.
:. down Comfofte only e7.6O esch,
down Comforts, S1O. ell and e12. so each.
Size 7x6 f., imported French 6atteen Elder
down Comforts, only $3.50.
These are worth 1t least d so to % so more
than marked and would make acceptable Christ
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VNANTFD-A SITUATION; FRENCHMAN: AGE
w thirty-ve: first-class butler waiter in first
class private family: best reference Address BUT
LER, 507 18th ST NV. d17-2ts
WANTED-ANYONE IN NEED OF SOBER
w and honest young man. who il willing to work
and with hrstclass references please address E. F.
Star Office dist
VNANTED-KNOWN-ONL RELIABLE AND
w competent Servants are engaged for any and all
capacities in House and Store Work Headquarters for
Coachmen and Walters. Nat Labor Bureau, 517 eth
st. NV. diet
WANTED-A YOUNG MAN, 10 YEARS OF
w fairly educated. of excellent habits, desires
Situation in good grocery store, other bust
ness place Reference furnished if required Address
A. L.. Star Office. d16-3ts
NV ANTED-BY A FIRST-CLASs WHITE COOK,
w in private family, to cook to nurse; can do
chamberwork; best of references furnished city or
country. Call at 1719 18TH st. NV. d16-3t'
WANTED-BY SETTLED WOMAN, WHO UN-
w derstands dressmaking and children's clothes,
and rstcl operator the machine situation in
aprivate family references Apply at 1888 1th st.
NV. d15-Sts
WANTED KNOWN THAT ONLY RELIABLE
W ard competent servants in all capacities-white
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WANTED : SITUATIONS FOR MEN AND
w women cooks, chalnbernlaids sales ladies,
clerks WATERS buffers coachmen for private families,
hotels. restaurants stores and offices. +. NJ BURN
HAM, 630-632 ST. NV. d1l-6ts
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CHr1srnAs GooDs,
LUTTRELL WINES,
1890 PENNsYLvANIA AVENUE
Bssnsiful WORK BOXES.
MANICURE SETS
GLOVE BOXES.
HAMDxERCHEF BOXES
SHAVING CARES
SIX UMBRELLAS, very handsome.
oIxx NuHFLERA, from q to e2.5O.
euk HANDKERCHIEF. so. 75c. q, elias and
e1.50
Mas ruR TOR eLovEa
Mssss DRIVING GLOVES tbuck nnsao.
GLOVES Of every description.
ap1nMAid line Of XUEFH, q and ol25.
Job Ut Of Childreus WALKING JACKETS 81 hall
theirSoAnA.
Or STOCK in eveEy department. comp3ete.
0UNET'6 BLACK 6uK. q, e125, o1-50. 1105.
e. o22&. These Goods 20 guaranteed
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WEA1 HU8 LADIES. 0EMTD and CHILDREN.
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locality and cheap. Address, stating full particulars,
". L. J., Star office. d11-3t.
WANTED-WIIL PAY 500 TO $1,7OO CASH
w for small brick house; no objection to alley prop
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Pscific building. d11-2ts
VNANTED-A SMALL HOUSE, SOUTHWEST OR
w northwest price not to exceed 1000. Address
l.. D., Star office. dl7-2ts
WANTED-TO BUY, OF THE OWNERS, SIX MORE
w small brick houses in the northwest, ranging in
price from 81 900 to $1,000.
dl1-3ts E. e. COI.LAMER, 639 ST. NV.
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2dl IA p'h 81. 1t !. w,M: $50
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L,OR RENT-TwO VERY DESIRABLE ANDHAND-
somely furnished fats in the Portland. cor VT ave-
and Thomas circle Apply to Thos. j. Fisher & Co.,
1874 Z st. n. W. d1l-6t
LQR RENT-FURNIsHED OR UNFINISHED
l. fiat of four large Rooms bath room, with hot and
cold water 720 18th st NV. Apply to FITCH, FOX
BROWN, cor. Pennsylvania ave. and 18th st. d4 I'm
IfOR RENT-HANDSOMELY FURNISHED SUITE
l. on first floor delightful third floor suite also sim
gle rooms for gentlemen; southern exposure open
fires beds and bed furnishings all the most
fOrtable terms advantageous TO permanent tenants;
1S23 ct. References exchanged. n2O-lm
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STORES, ETC.
Str. rnl. and part of eel
lar. 4th and NJ SITS n W sos
Str. and dwg. 625 9th ~,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Stable r'r 1913 10Th NV
Stable rear 14o7 n. York
ave. NV. e
Stable r'r 335 Sd st. Az. g
The above h only q port
books. For fun list cali at
, 1886-09-08

Mr.. ~Braithwaite, a noted hunter here,
when out in the woods a few days ago,
went into n cedar swamp to look for
railway sleepers. He came directly on
q bear with her two cubs. The cubs on
seeing him gave a squeal, and the mother
Immediately made toward him with q
growl, showing her teeth for all they
were worth. Mr.. Braithwaite not having
any weapon with him, stood still and
fxed his eyes on the she bear. He then
commenced backing out, feeling his way
carefully with me foot at a time. AT
times she would try to get behind him,
when he would swing his body around,
keeping his eyes all the time steadily on
her, never for IN instant removing them.
She held him in this way for nearly two
hours, and did not leave him until he
backed out to the brow of a hill adjoin-
ing the swamp. when she left him and
went to her cubs. He says that in all
his experience he never put in such a
frightful time, and hopes never to be
placed in such a position again. He was
completely lone out, and nearly tainted
as Don as the bear left him. He feels
quite certain it would have been all day
with him had he stumbled or taken his
eyes off from her.-New Brunswick Cor.
Forest and Stream.
, 1886-09-08

A CONVENTION Of the governors of the
original thirteen states is to be held at
Philadelphia on the 18th inst. to devise
measures for fifty celebrating, on the same
day next year, the centenary of the adop-
ton of the federal constitution. This has
nothing to do with the proposition al
ready entertained in congress of national
celebration Of the hundreLth anniversary
Of the Inauguration of government under
the constitution, which will take place at
Washington in 1889. Between the two
epochs there were two troublous years of
turbulent disorder verging almost upon
anarchy, and Of political uncertainty in
which all but the wisest lost heart, and
republican government was deemed a
failure even before it had been fairly tried.
At the celebration which is to be provided
for at the gubernatorial meeting, all the
states will be invited to participate in the
interesting civic and military ceremonies
which will form the exercises, and which
will take place at Philadelphia, where the
constitutional convention sat.
, 1886-09-08
WHEN THE HOUNDS MEET.


A Late Breakfast-on the Lawn-An
Misunderstanding on.
There are times when the diversions OF
the English aristocracy are on so elabor-
ate a scale that no establishment. how
ever palatial, can receive the company
or provide a theatre for the entertain
ment. The park itself must be the re-
cepton-room, the entire landscape be-
comes the pleasure ground. and hall a
county is included in the arena OF a
days amusement. When the hounds
meet at q great mansion there is usually
a hunt breakfast, and the scarlet coats
and dazzling breeches OF the men, the
riding hats and habits of the women,
make the long corridors and lofty stair
ways as brilliant with color and costume
as the scenery Of a play. Not only the
-house party" as it is called, but crowds
of guests from the neighborhood. come
in to the late breakfast, which is more
sumptuous, but hardly more formal than
usual.
The lawn is gay with a hundred equi-
pages of every size and form and even
color, some waiting for their owners or
drivers from the house, others filled with
company who decline to alight, prefer
ring to remain lookers-on, yet themselves
forming a part of the spectacle. The
horses and vehicles of the farmers and
middle-class people wait further off, for
all English men and women are inter
ested in a hunt, and free to attend the
meet or follow the hounds. Spirited
horses are I'd about in front of the house
by careful grooms, but the hounds are
just in sight in a hollow without the
home park gates, FESTIVE in the leash,
and requiring all the attention of the
huntsman and his satellites.
There is always a long delay. and
sometimes it is high noon before the
gay crowd comes out on the terrace or
through the porch. Then there is a
hustle, and numerous visits are paid to
the carriages, recognitions exchanged,
orders given. Servants hurry to and fro
among the company, the maids with the
gloves and whips and wells of their mis-
%tresses, Wallets and footmen to buckle the
spurs and fasten the stirrups of their
masters. At last every one is mounted,
the carriages are full and move off to
get a view of the start, a crowd of the
umbler sort following afoot. A laborer
or a servant often trudges along the road
for many a mile, and, knowing the coun-
try and the coverts well, is sometimes in
at the death before the best mounted
horseman of them all.
When the hounds are released the
pack scatters for a moment, but comes
together again, and then moves slowly
at first, nose to the ground, shutting for
the scent, while the horsemen follow
leisurely as yet. a novice taking a fence
perhaps to show his pluck, but the more
experienced avoiding hedges and gates
till there is need. The landscape now Is
dotted with color, red and white gleam-
ing against the background of green. and
the most English picture Of all English
life is spread out to view. The pageant
moves off in the distance, mounts a hill
side, and disappears over the summit, or
fades and melts away into forest and
glades until the gay vision is gone
Adam Badeau's Letter.
, 1886-09-08
The Territorial Democratic Central
THE TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

1t is on all sides acknowledged by disin-
terested parties, and is asserted by entire
ly competent persons who took part in the
exercises. hal the recent Teachers Insti-
tute at RawliDs was a creditable success
in every respect. The attendance was
larger than on any former occasion and
the interest taken in the proceedings was
greater. A disconnected critic, however.
writing to the Sun, declares that, 80 far
As the accomplishment OF the objects for
which it met, the institute was a failure.
The object OF professional organization
was certainly secured. and the object of
effecting a beneficial interchange among
teachers Of their views concerning their
work, was attained, as was clearly demon
strated BY the interesting discussions upon
several able papers presented upon
comparatively novel subjects. The carp
ing correspondent, probably biased by
personal disappointment of some kind.
sought only for defects. These, doubtless,
would be easy to specify if a comparison
were to be instituted with a similar con
Sention of teachers held by authority of a
New England state. Viewed as what it
really was, and was intended to be, a step
in the direction of more perfect organiza-
lion Of educational work in the youngest
Of the territories, the institute was AN en-
couraging success. The only shortcom-
ings noticeable, judged by aay standard,
arose from a cause entirely beyond the
control Of the MEMBERSHIP want of n
definite programme arranged beforehand,
giving sufficient time for preparation, but
this very failure brought ont in strong
light the ready mental our of the
teachers, whose intellectual energy and
professional training would contrast favor
ably with those of a similar number of
educators in any state. The spirit of
hostility to an institution is every
where recognized as an important factor
III promoting educational progress, a spirit
which was not wholly unobserved in the
last legislature, places all such criticism,
where it rightly belongs, in opposition to
the cause of public education itself.
, 1886-09-08

Much praise is bestowed upon Gen.
Miles for his efficient conduct in bringing
the Apache campaign to y close and Gen.
Crook, also, indirectly shares the credit of
the result to which, it is said, his
previous campaign greatly contributed. To
the average unmilitary mind, Capt. Law
ton and his troops who did the hard work
of the campaign, and an unusual guam.
iity of such work had to be done. deserve
a larger share Of praise than either gen.
eral, and no doubt the captain will re-
ceive some reward for his gallant and
meritori0us service.
, 1886-09-08

Joe jefferson, the veteran actor, is not
afflicted with the prevailing pessimistic
melancholy. He finds a great deal that
is sweet and pleasant in life. and keeps
himself in good health and spirits by
going off on a fishing frolic every now
and then. He comes back sunburned
and jolly, with a big string of fish and
fully resolved 10 live ten years longer.
He sets the rest of humanity a good ex-
ample. If every n would get as much
fun out of life rs the reasonable pursuit
Of his business will permit, there would
not be half so many divorce suits and
suicides. Chicago Journal.
, 1886-09-08
A Terrible Weapon.

What is in a police club? Usually it is
a useful piece of locust, but IA sergeant
told me the other day that he was pre-
sented with a day club which he did n It
dare to carry. 1t was meant for use
among the gangs. AS he twirled it at
the end of the leather thong it was a
neat looking stick, not easily distin-
guished from the ordinary club, but if a
tough took hold of it to wrest it away.
four short, sharp, two-edged knife-blades
could be thrown out on four sides of the
club, TO the %ruination of the hand of the
tough. How many policemen carry
weapons like that?-Brooklyn Eagle.
, 1886-09-08

The rumor of a revolt in Northeastern
India, while probably premature, is so
plausible that it naturally ~provokes some
degree of belief. Russian intrigue in
Asia is far reaching, as the influence of
that country in A%ighanistan fully shows,
and the necessity Of exiting Dhuleep
Singh-a distinguished native-indicates
apprehension on the part of the British
authorities of some danger of this very
znrf
, 1886-09-08
Irrsthc intention 5r f6s pemosya,ic

county committee TO issue a call for pri-
maries for the election Of delegates to
the territorial convention, not later than
the 18th inst. and probably before that
date. The gentlemen having the matter
in charge are fully mindful of the neces.
sity Of giving ample time for the Demo-
Gratis at a distance from the city, and es-
pecially in the northern part of the county
an opportunity to secure for themselves
that full and fair representation to which
they are entitled. This objec. will also be
kept in view in fixing the date for the
selection Of delegates to the county con-
v%ention, concerning which there is at
present no great need Of haste, SO that all
parts OF the county shall be fairly repre-
sented and exercise a rightful share of in.
fiuence in the choice of the candidates
whom all earnest Democrats will be ex.
pected 10 support. With the new arrange
ment OF voting precincts as a basis, il will
now be an easy matter for the committee
TO suit the convenience Of all.
, 1886-09-08

MIR. II. Springer, of Mechapicsburg,
Pa. writes. II was afflicted with lung
fever and abscess on the lungs, and re
duced to a w~oLtinQ skeleton. Got a free
trial bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. which did me so much
good that bought dollar bottle. After
using three bottles, found myself once
more a man, completely restored to health,
with a hearty appetite, and a gain in flesh
of * lbs
Cali at w. N. Hunts drug store and
get a free trial bottle of this certain cure
for all Lung Diseases. Large bottles 81
, 1886-09-08
Tnr Big Horn Sentinel makes A valuable

TnE Big Horn Sentinel makes a valuable
suggestion for Judge Carey's benefit:
Judge Carey. we see has been inter-
viewed by Bill Barlow relative to mis- aspi-
ntlons for re election 10 congress. Carey
iidn't say whether he was a candidate for
reelection or not, but the general suppo
sltion is thacthe Judge is laying pipes
Tor a straightN line to Washington. At
any rate ii would be advisable for Mr..
Carey to come on and show his hand or
take a backseat and give some other
leader of lis party a chance in the race.
, 1886-09-08

An immense quantity of jewelry is
now made from thin layers of gold alloy
upon an ingot of brass, formed while il
is hot. On the ingot cooling it is forced
between steel rollers into a long thin
ribbon, each part of which is of course
still covered with the gold alloy, in
c%alculably thin, but which wears foi
years, and can be moulded into any
shape.-New York Sun.
, 1886-09-08

Hon. t. G. MANNING, who succeeds
Minister Jackson in the legation to Mex
leo, is a jurist of many years experience
on the bench,-just the kind of man for
the impartial and deliberate consideration
of the questions at issue.
, 1886-09-08

QUICK RELIEF is Just what is wanted
in every case of cramp. collie, or diar-
rhea- Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhpa Remedy remedy relieves the
pain promptly and is a certain cure. A
dose or two is ali that is required for any
ordinary case: recommended, guaranteed
and sold by w. N. Hunt.
, 1886-09-08

A full attendance OF delegates is re.
quested. The county committees will
govern themselves accordingly, and cal
their respective conventions in time tc
allow delegates chosen sufficient time in
which to attend the territorial convention.
BY order Of the committee.
LUXE MvrRIS, Chairman.
, 1886-09-08

CANNON, the Utah ex-delegate who
forfeited his bond to escape the peniten-
liary, has repaid his sureties the amount
of their loss. but unless the laws Of Utah
are as peculiar as her institutions, this
does not release Cannon from his liability
10 go to prison. where he belongs.
, 1886-09-08

CHICAGO heads the list in practical
sympathy for Charleston. For once the
lesson of a great calamity mas not been
forgotten, and a city, herself not ignorant
Of suffering, has learned promptncss in
the succor of misery.
, 1886-09-08
A Sliding Trap-Door.

Joseph Cook has a sliding trap-door in
the ceiling OF N OF the rooms OF his
house 1t leads to his study, and he uses
II when he wants TO he alone. Chicago
Herald.
, 1886-09-08
VNowsuNAs Of cases of Con

ared cvory year by Acker's celebrated
-ngllsh Remedy. 1t is a guaranteed prep
Hration If IL does no; help you 1t will cost
you nothing. Tly it. A single dose will
show It's good effect. Trial bottles 10 cts.
Pearse 4 McGill, Druggists.
, 1886-09-08

A THIRD party movement, under the
suise of a labor ticket, was tried in the
recent Arkansas election and signally
failed, though encouraged by some Dem
pcratic discomfort.
, 1886-09-08

The largest stock OF fine brandies, old
WHISTLES. choice henears and superine
cigars at George Masten's well known
house. corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
streets
, 1886-09-08

The territorial Democratic convention
will be held at Rawlins, Saturday. Oct. .,
1886, Tor the purpose Of naming n candi
date for delegate to congress, and TO
transact such other business as may pro.
perry come before said convention. The
several counties will send delegates as fol.
lows:
, 1886-09-08

st Pairick's Pills are a splendid family


Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums, al
lays the pain, cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for diarrhea. Twenty-Five
cents q bottle.
, 1886-09-08

Those who want pure Lake Mahpah-
lutah ice, should send their order to Sloan
h Co., or call at Mauss' bakery. Seven
tenth street.
, 1886-09-08

Letter heads, bill heads and note heads
at the Leader office.
, 1886-09-08
BLACK HILLS STAGE
ANDEXPRESS COMPANY

Coaches leave Union depot. Cheyenne,
at $3.50 a. M, daily, Except Sundays;
touch Chugwater, Fort Laramie, Rawhide
Buttcs and Lusk, and connect with the
Chicago Il Northwestern railroad at Lusk
and tor Sundance, Buffalo, Fort Fetter-
man, Fort Mckinney, Douglas. (Wyo.),
Fort Robinson and Chadron in Nebraska,
and Rapid City, Spearfsh and Deadwood,
Oak.
The cheapest and shortest route by
twenty four hours.
The U. S. mail carried. We have first
class eating stations, and our division
agents take all pains to secure the com
fort OF passengers.
F. e. LoNGHURsT. Agent.
, 1886-09-08

Warranty deeds at the | cader Office.
, 1886-09-08

In all its branches by W. ELLIOTT, on Eighteenth
street. one door west OF the old stand. Singlefoot.
All kind Of wagon work done first class.
, 1886-09-08

u. @. BAIRD and A. G. CAMpBELL). At
torneys-at-Law and Notaries Public, CLey-
second floor, St,bbins & Post S bank block