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, 1888-10-20
TOW TALK.
Cosby Little Paragraphs Picked Up
Throughout l. City.

Catholic fair Monday.
Maggie Mitchell next week.
Company B drilled at the armory last
night.
The hearing of the Horse creek water
cases commenced yesterday.
Three military prisoners serving time at
Fort Sidney for minor o%tfenses, have been
pardoned.
The Union Pacific yesterday loaded
thirty cattle cars and booked orders for
forty-fve.
8There was a large gathering OF the G.
A. R. last evening. Four new members
were mustered in.
Frank A. Tillman, the heroic brake
man, has gone to Rawlins to again enter
the service of the Union Pacific.
Annie Kraiewsky was yesterday fined
$13 for depositing garbage On the prem
ises of her neighbor, Mrs. mellow.
The maximum temperature yesterday
was $50, minimum. Ice. Generally fair
weather throughout the northwest.
F. H. Jones yesterday filed at the Office
of the county clerk his final receipt for
AGO acres of land in Laramie county.
Several hundred ducks were slaughtered
at the lakes yesterday. The teal have dis
appeared but large birds are numerous.
Some miscreant broke a large plate
glass in the Y. NJ. c. A. building Thurs
day night. The society can i'll afford the
oss.
Richard Durbin, who has been pubic
school %ianitor for the past seven years,
has resigned. Michael Seegar is his sue
cessor.
w. L. Atkinson, of the l7th infantry,
the man who shot an escaping convict at
Fort Russell last August. left for Wash
ington, D. c., last night.
On the 31st inst, Lieut.. Geo. II.
Roach will relieve Capt. Wells Willard of
the duties of purchasing and depot COM
missary OF subsistence at Camp Carlin.
, 1888-10-20
SOCIAL DAY.
Greetings to the Synod Delegates
Last Evening.
Speeches at the Church and ReCep-
ton at Gov. MOOnIight's.
Business Transacted at Yesterdays
Meetings.


Yesterday was one of pleasure and bust
ness to the synod delegates. The elders
and ministers disposed of matters brought
before the meeting in the Presbyterian
church. Just across the street. in the
cosy little Baptist temple, the ladies fol-
lowed the programme arranged for the
annual session of the Woman's Synodical
Society. In the evening there were two
receptions for the visitors. After ad-
dresses at the resbyterian church there
was a social reception at Governor Moon.
lights residence on Ferguson street.
, 1888-10-20
POINTS.

j. II. Bristol is up from Colorado.
Maj. Garland is up from Pine Bluffs.
A. Sweeney came up from Denver yes
terday.
a. W. Greene, Chicago, is an Inter
Ocean guest.
l.. A. Starkweather, an Omaha drum
mer, is in town.
John A. Martin and VIM. G. Lykins
leave for the North this morning.
Mrs. P. F. Powelson is home after a
protracted visit to Eastern friends and
relatives.
, 1888-10-20

The attendance at the two sessions of
the Woman's Synodical Society was good.
After devotional services in the morning
the delegates were enl oiled and commit
tees appointed. Considerable miscellane
Gus business was transacted and the re.
ports of delegates heard.
The afternoon session was opened with
singing and prayer. Rev. r. 4. Field
delivered an address of welcome in his
usual happy style. To this Mrs. T. NJ.
Hopkins of Denver responded quite ably.
Then followed the report of the home
secretary and treasurer of the society. A
solo by Miss Lizzie Whitcomb was &C
ceptably rendered.
The Place of the United States in
the Conversion of the World" was the
subject of a timely paper by the talented
Mrs. josephine L.. Hicks of Laramie.
Mrs. R. +. Glover's solo seemed to please
the ladies very much.
A question box exercise consumed half
an hour, and was quite interesting.
A discussion on missionary literature
was led by Mrs. j. Furguson of Denver.
After receiving the report of the nomi
mating committee the meeting adjourned.
, 1888-10-20
Oftne Synod.

The first half hour of the morning ses-
sion was spent in devotional exercises.
The prayer meeting was led by Rev. T..
M. Hopkins, ID.
Moderator Cowhick then opened the
business meeting with duplication.
The annual report of the treasurer was
read, referred to the auditing committee
and approved. The financial condition
of the synod is quite satisfactory.
The report of the board of trustees was
an interesting document. The subioined
comparative statement of the condition of
the synod was a portion of the trustees
report:
1879 1888
Number of churches........... 46 90
Number of members........l,S5 $50 5,80S
Average memberships. Al IS
Then followed the reading of a number
Of reports of little interest to those outside
church circles.
In the afternoon reports poured in rap
idly and were disposed of with celebrity. A
recommendation suggesting an increase Of
the number of chaplains in the army was
placed in the hands of a special commit
tee.
Rev. D. L. RAIDER, superintendent of
Methodist missions for Wyoming, being
present, was invited to attend the synod
as a corresponding member.
On proper motion the salary OF Rev. I.
G. Kirkwood. ID, D., as superintendent
Of home missions for the ensuing year was
placed at 50, 500. This gentleman is
stated clerk of the synod.
The synod listened with marked inter
est to a report. from H. W. Rankin. syn
odical evangelist. The report was re-
ceived with thanks, the brother COM
mended for his fidelity and assured of the
confidence OF the synod in his ability and
purposes.
The temperance report committed was
quite interesting as were also the reports
of the home and foreign missions.
, 1888-10-20

What in the world is the reason you will
cough and keep coughing and still keep try
ing inferior medicines when Beggs' Cher
ry Cough Syrup will positively relieve your
cough at once? This is no advertising
scheme, but an actual fact, and we guaran-
tee 1t. For sale by W. N. Hunt, drug
gist.
, 1888-10-20

The informal reception at the residence
of Governor Moonlight was a very sue
cessful affair. The three large parlors
were crowded with the visitors and leading
citizens. The rooms were brilliantly
lighted and handsomely decorated. The
governor and his lady and their handsome
daughters were assisted in receiving the
guests and all received attention. A
, 1888-10-20
Go to Greentree's Tor Boots and Shoes

Go to Greentree's TOR Boots and Shoes.
How can parents allow their children to
cough and strain and cough and calmly
say: ''Ohl it is only a little cold." and
keep giving them cheap and dangerous
medicines, until they are down with lung
fever or consumption, when they can be
so easily relieved by Beggs' Cherry
Cough Syrup 1t has no superior. and
few equals. For sale by w. N. Hunt,
druggist.
, 1888-10-20
To the Public.

The sum OF 5000 has been deposited in
this office to be paid to any one giving in.
formation which will lead to the arrest
and conviction of the person or persons
who are now engaged in poisoning 9th
valuable dogs of the city.
, 1888-10-20

splendid luncheon was served and hugely
enjoyed.
Both visitors and citizens will for a long
time have pleasant memories of synod
reception night.
, 1888-10-20

le largestst ock of fine brandies, old
WHISTLES, choice Rq,.eurs and superfne
cigars at George Masten's well known
house, orner Sixteenth and Ferguson
streets.
, 1888-10-20

Cheyenne Transfer Co.-From five
pounds per day to a carload at a time.
Reasonable reductions to large consumers.
, 1888-10-20

A large line of fall ~overcoats just re.
ceiYed at Hellman's.
, 1888-10-20
PROF. MONEYS
DANCING ACADEMY
KIEFE HALL.

Children's Glass Wednesday and Satur-
day ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS at 4 p. M;
Saturdays at 2 p. IN. Adults Glass in
the evening from I till 9 p. n.
Private lessons at any time when not
engaged with classes.
Music by Profs. Gnman and Hutchin-
son.
Gentlemen 50 cents. Ladies free.
, 1888-10-20

Mr.. Carr would like to show you those
new nobby suitings at Hellman's.
, 1888-10-20
STOP A MINUTE !

Your measures East for Clothing call
in and see us. We can give you better
fits and better prices. This is plain
fact. All we ask is for you to come
and see for yourselves. In the line of
Mems, Boys and Children's Clothing
we have just received a fine line of the
Latest and most Stylish Garments.
Clothes suitable for all ages and sizes,
, 1888-10-20

Oysters on the half shell at the Saddle
Rock.
, 1888-10-20

Go to Greentree's for Bargains.
, 1888-10-20

For bargains IN child
rea'S clothing call on W.
MNrks, Scent eenth ana
EJdy streets.
, 1888-10-20

In this Department we have a very full
line, embracing standard makes. We
invite comparison with our prices.
, 1888-10-20

Suitable for Men, Boys and Children.
We have a very full line of Soft Hats.
The Knox Stiff Hat, in the latest
shape, is a very nobby article.
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UPHOLSTERY.

Weare daily adding to this already
attractive department. A new line
Of Cross Stripe Curtains for doors
and windows, in seven different col
orings, they have been selling at s6
per pair and considered cheap. We
open this lot at 1925; 1urcoman
Curtains, 50 to So; Chenille, $3.50,
$40, $3.50 and sl4, and very hand
some; Ottomans and French Guiper
Lace, $3, $4, $3.50, $3.50, So to
$40 per pair; Madras, $3.50 to $40.
One Of the handsomest things is a
French Crepe at So, beautiful for
Libraries or Chamber Curtains. A
few more o. our imported Canvas
Curtains at $3.50, and they will soon
go. Felt Scarfs and Covers, China
Silks in many patterns, 81 per yard
with Fringes to match.
1t will please. you to look through
the line whether you wish to pur-
chase or not. A full line of stamped
linen goods and at bottom prices.
Mantel Lambrequins in plush and
felt from so cents to So.
We call your attention to our line
of silk Plushes, the prices tell the
story-Sl.5O, S1.65, 50 and S2.25.
in blue, old gold, crimson and olive.
Our sales in goods for upholstering
furniture has been all we could ex-
pect. The stock is well selected and
prices very moderate. Petit Points,
Tapestries, Ramies, Jutes, Spun
Silks al d in fact everything that is
required in a fl st-class upholstery
stock. Buyers will do well to look
through this line before making
their purchases.
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% ten Newton and have appointed the
period during which that successor, in his
opinion, should serve as commissioner OF
public works.
Gen Newton, told a reporter that his
resignation was pursuant 70 a determination
arrived at several months ago when ]
was mnde president OF the Panama Railroad
company, he said. "thero was an under
standing that / should, this autumn or
winter, give up the public works commits
sionership and devote my efforts 70 ndvanc
ing that company's interests have acted
now in accordance with that understanding .
The doubt and uncertainty OF politicians
must continue until Mayor Hewitt shall have
announced Gen. Newton's successor He
would not discuss possible nominees
It is rumored that he may appoint Allan
Campbell who used to be the commissioner
OF public works; and also that there is prob
ability that, accepting as valid the law
which makes the term Gen Newton has
been filling expire next May he viii decide
It 70 be mexpedient 10 make a great change
in the office, and 50 will appoint Deputy
Commissioner d. Lowbor Smith for the few
remaining months Alderman nowling, who
was not reelected this year, would be pleased
to spend the early part OF next year IN the
nflica
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BoULANeER TALKS PEACE.
The French Warrior Declares He Is Nor,
Patriot Than "A Soldier.

The French Warrior Declares He Is More
a Patriot Than "A Soldier.
PARIS, Nov. 26.-M Deroulede made a
speech at a meeting Of the Patriotic league.
He spoke in terms OF warm praise OF Gen.
Boulanger Referring 70 tho recent accident
TO tho Russian imperial train, he expressed
sympathy with the czar, and rejoieed over
his escape from harm. The speech was
greatly applauded especially the references
70 Gen. Boulanger. The Gaulois asserts that
the government intends 20 dissolve the Pa
triotic league The meeting was held IN
Lemardelays restaurant. Access 10 out
sders was barred by tho police, who pre-
vented a proposed public reception. A few
arrests were mada After the banquet which
followed the meeting Gen. Boulanger made a
speech, in which he said:
u am more a patriot than a soldier /
ardently desire peace-not peace which is
demanded, but peace imposed by a firm and
digniaed attitude. That is ths only peace
acceptable to French hearts He inveighed
against policy that divided the forces Of the
country, causing a misleading appearance Of
weakness, and strongly denounced NJ Ferry
for wasting the countrys resources in Ton
quin while cognizant Of the perils which
threatened France.
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In great many places. Lines to the homes
of the fire department are broken or crossed
80 that nlarms cannot DO sounded
Reports from the other portions Of the
state show that the storm has beon even
more severe than IN Boston In the western
section six inches OF SNOW fell and travel is
greatly impoded, with no immedinte prospect
of a change, as it is still storming there.
On the coast vessels were driven into all
the large ports, and there were 100 ships in
Salem harbor last night
New Hampshire reports a binding gallo OF
tiise snow, the most severe ever known for
this season Of the year. AZ Nashua shrec
inches fell, and at Claremont Eve II Is not
yet over.
Vermont sends word Of genuine blizzard,
with wind blowing forty miles an hour and
the thermometer at - dega Freight trains
are blocked and roads are impassible Com
munication TO the north and eastward is very
imperfect
The brig Alice, Of Loclsport, n. y, drifted
on 70 the coast near Gloucester during the
storm. The schooner Medford lost her bow.
spirit, two masts and rigging. Capt Burke
narrowly escaped drowning.
1t is reported that two Gloucester schoon-
ers were wrecked ON Norman's reef, and all
but one Of tho crew saved
RoNDoUT, n. Y, Nov GA high wind
prevailed along the Hudson. It Is feared
that the boats in the Delaware and Hudson
canal win he frozen in
CANAJoHARiE, n. Y, Nov. -. The No
hawk valley is four inches under snow, and
the storm is still prevailing. The Erie canal
is filled with boats stalled or fearing to
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champion boxer of the world. This an
nouncement was greeted with mingled cheers
and hisses, which was continued wher
Mitchell was presented Somebody in tht
crowd proposed three cheers for John L. Sui
hvan, and as they broke forth Knraini
ruddy face took on a brighter hue.
Promptly at IL o'clock the Marquis o.
Queensberry said Co. and the thirty-s -si,
contestants bounded away. "Old Sport
Campana, who got s. for making the first
lap and Noremac were side by side, witt
Littlswood, Herty and Cartwright on Their
heels. Sport made the first lap and earned
his money. Littlewood, Cartwright, Mason
Herty, Hegelman and Hughes were all going
IN fine style Littlewood completed the frs
mile in minutes and ? seconds, with Herty
at his heels and Lepper Hughes close third
Littlewood and Mason were the favorites
with the masses, and the betting which wa
indulged in between the admirers Of thess
men generally ruled at even money Johr
Hughs, "the Lepper,n tough Dan Hsrty anc
heet Frank Hart will uphold the honor O
America
No sooner had the men got in motion than
Mike Kelly made a bet with a sportsman Of
500 to $50 that Dan Herty would finisl
first or second.
Littlewood kept u2 his steady pace, and
although constantly dogged by Herty, Cart
wright, Huges, Mastn and Noremac wa,
slightly in advance OF the others at the enc
Of five miles, which, Re completed in thirt,
minutes and ten seconi Is, carry a floral horse
shoe, the gift Of Mitci ell and Kilrain, on tn,
last lap Of the fifth mile Herty was running
in superb form.
The score of the leaders at o'clock was;
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card from the inaugural Committee

WASHINGTON. Nov. 26-The inaugural
committee have issued the following: MANY
organizations and individuals are engaging
for themselves quarters in Washington
during the inauguration without CONSUL
tation with the inaugural committee. This
creates competition, and viii tend TO induce
speculative prices. The inaugural committed
will have a record Of the available buildings.
halls, rooms, etc, in the city, with a list Of
the prices thereof, and have opened a bureau
Of information at their headquarters Nos.
OPS and $50 + street. All parties viii be aided
and protected by communicating with the
chairman at that address Il will also facili.
tate the assignment os organizations who may
wish to take place in the procession, and will
furnish a directory 70 the location Of ali
strangers or organizations temporarily pres.
ent in this citvn
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LichtenSteiin & Hart,
226 MARKET ST.

In addition to our large assort-
ment of Ladies' and Misses Cloaks,
which for quality, style and novelty
is unsurpassed, we are adding to our
stock daily, from our work rooms,
many new and desirable garments.
Every garment in our house is
marked low and buyers are finding
many desirable things.
Ladies' Seal Plush Coats for SIG,
$19, $25, $50, $33, S37, $40 and
$50. All our garments are well
made, with best quilted satin Innings,
real sealskin loops, and are pro-
nounced by every one, cheap at the
prices at which we sell them.
Ladies' Seal Cloth Wraps for $40,
$12, SIS, SIS, $50 and s25.
Ladies' Seal Cloth Modjeskas for
$15, $17, $50, $25 and s2S. Beau
tiful designs, with very fine Innings
and trimmings.
Ladies' Cloth Wraps from s. to
SIS.
Ladies' Cloth Modjeskas from So
to IS.
Ladies' tailor-made Newmarkets
from So to $50. We call special
attention to them, as they are with
out doubt the most handsome and
best-made Newmarkets ever shown.
Ladies' Beaver Jackets from 81
to IS.
Ladies' tailor-made Jackets, lined
throughout with heavy satin, only
$3.50.
Ladies' Stockinette Coats % to
$3.50.
Then comes our line of misses
and children's garments in all the
new and desirable styles. The shapes
are perfect and our assortment is
very large.
Our sales in this department are
ten times larger than ever before.
In this assortment we have some
odd sizes, only one gsrment of a
KIND, ana we close them out much
below the regular prices to make
room for new things.
Then again we have a splendid
stock Of Goats for Infants and Little
Children, made Of nice soft ma
terials, such as Quilted Cashmeres,
Eiderdown, Pushes, Nelvets, Cloths
and Flannels. Our assortment is
large and prices very moderate.
Our order department is doing
splendidly. We make to order Gar
ments of all kinds and when unable
to sell from our large stock we make
to order at same prices we ask for
the Garments in stock. Our stock
of Cloakings, Pushes, Seal Cloths,
etc, is very large and we are able
to please the most fastidious. All
we desire is "a comparison and our
Garments sell every time. On Sat
urday morning we will offer some
special bargains in Misses and Chill
dren's Coats.
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ALONG THE COAST.
Vessels Dashed 20 Pieces-Four Inches Of
Snow Ia the Mohawk Valley.

Vessels Dashed 20 Pieces-Four Inches of
Snow IN the Mohawk Valley.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 26-The storm in
this vicinity was very violent, but fortu-
nately, little damage was done In the city
the business signs suffered considerably A
few barber poles were toppled over. Along
the Delaware the river craft were driven into
the harbor early, and forced 60 remain there
al day or the Jersey coast the wind is
terrific, but tho signal service officials report
no loss Of life thus far. Adyices from Della
ware apprehend that small craft have suffered
down tho bay
LEwEs, Del, Nov 20 THE American bark
Moro Castle, bound from Philadelphia TO san
Francisco with 6l0 tons of coal, arrived at
the Delaware Breakwater Saturday mid
night. Yesterday morning the barks cables
parted and she was driven on the Break
water, where she went TO pieces The crew
were safely landed. A three masted schooner
parted her chains in the evening and was
beached near the iron pier A terrific gale
prevailed oil day interfering with telegraphic
communication with the Breakwater. The
bark Hannah, from Philadelphia for Liner
lex, and schooner William ID. Marvel, are
reported ashore in the harbor, and a schooner
Of about 800 tons is ashore at Rehoboth life
saving station. The crew were safely lnnded
from the latter vessel
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INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 26-The third ami
versary OF the death of Vice President Hen
bricks was observed with appropriate cere-
monies at his grave in Grown Hill cemetery.
Early in the afternoon the members of the
Hendricks club, with Governor Gray at the
head, rode out TO the cemetery, where a
large crowd Of the friends of the dead states
man had already gathered. The grave was
covered with flowers. Rev. j. S. Jenckas.
rector Of ST. Pauis Episcopal church, offered
a prayer Afterward Governor Gray deliv-
cred an address. The widow of Mr.. Hen
bricks was present
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coNNEcTIcuT,s DC wlNn-
Tho Heaviest Gale That the state Ha,
Ever known.


Ever Known.
New HAVEN, Nov. GA tremendous
wind and snow storm prevailed yesterday.
The wind was blowing terribly, and not a
soul could be seen on the streets Sergeant
Cox of the signal station says that the wind
at that hour was blowing at the rate of fifty
one miles an hour, the highest rate that it
has attained since the signal Office was sta
toned here in 1879. At the time Of tile biz
zard the wind roacheda a velocity of forty
eight mites an hour, and March 0, 1877, it
reached fifty miles, the nearest TO Yesterdays
record that has been approached.
The Connecticut drawbridge at Lyme, on
the Shore line road forty miles from here, is
open. The shaft was broken in letting a sloop
through, and it cannot be closed. Several
vessels, with men in them, have tried to reach
the draw, but unsuccessfully. II meant Ger
tain death 10 get out ON the river so far, and
all trains have been stopped The Shore line
will take no passengers until the storm
abntes, so that the draw can be repaired.
Passengers Will be sent over the New Eng
land road from Boston 70 New York.
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Mheelinr - in thn Cnln.

WHEELING, w. Va, Nov. 26.-A land
slide near West Alexander has caused the
natural gas main which supplies this city To
burst, and the result is that three-fourths OF
the families are without heat All the hotels
last night were obliged 70 lay in a stock OF
coal and are doing their utmost to make
their guests comfortable. Fully half tls
people were obliged to eat cold suppers, and
a greater number passed the night huddled
in their homes with winter wraps on. AT
the theatres people weie Obliged 10 retain
their wraps and stamped their feet whenever
opportunity offered in order TO keep them
Warm
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26.-The yelling.
ton, New Zealand, Press states that Archf-
bald McGovan, diver in the employ of
Allan Mcguire, contractor for harhor i'm.
provemcnts, was seized by a devil fish. five
,athoms under water, and had an almost
miraculous escape. On going down for the
purpose Of laying some blocks he was at
tackled BY the octopus, which succeeded in
astening on to him, and in spite OF all his
,truggles chained him TO one Of the piles in
The retaining wall. McGovan, however, had
the good sense TO remain quiet and the octo.
pus, whose arms measured quite nine feet
quitting its hold Of tho pile, was brought tc
tine surface on the back Of the diver Thess
monsters are very numerous in Wellington
harbor, Evans bay and along the neighbor
.ng coast.
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COLOGNE, Nov. 26.--A trunk containing
the corpse Of Herr Huesehurg, forwarding
agent Of the American Packing company,
was found on the dock at Baker The skull
had been fractured, and the victims watch
and $50, which he Was Anown to have had
when last seen, were missing. 4 steward in
the employ Of tas company, .ramed Duw,
was arrested here u -. -e---- = --.-.--.--..-s
tho crina