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, 1888-09-07
CLEVER SWINDLERS.
Confidence Men as Bogus Insurance
Agents.
A Pair of the Frauds Recently
Operated Here.
Denver Parties After One and the
Other Out West.

The "snide" insurance man has stalked
abroad in the land for 10, these many
years, but seldom in the course of his
peregrinations has he succeeded in induc-
ing a Cheyenneite to assume the role of
sucker to his Doc Bags or Hungry Joe.
Oflate the ilk has multiplied and become
more adept in the art of ~swindlinG. Two
recently visited this section and their calls
or gals are aver yet regretted by business
men.
One Stevens. a suave, well attired in
dividual with an address which would win
him fame as the advance agent ola circus,
is wanted here badly. OF course he rep
resented the best company on earth, a
New York accident association which, by
the way, is a perfectly reliable concern.
During his meteoric career in this city he
obtained money under false pretenses
from no less than nine persons and of
fered the local agency to half a dozen
men. Stevens left his hotel hurriedly,
and in a premeditated fit of absent mind
edness neglected to settle his accounts.
He played the same engagement in sew
eral towns between this city and Ogden
and is probably now bunkoing in Nevada.
Should Stevens return to this city he will
be imprisoned at once. While here he
evaded the insurance commissioner and
collected about 800. After his departure
he was denounced by the company.
Last evenings Denver Ne1os chronicles
the exploits of f. H. Schwartz, general
agent for the international Building,
Loan and Investment Union of Chicago"
IN o organization rated as reliable by the
commercial agencies. Schwartz secured
$40 from a Denver firm before his detec-
ton, and succeeded in escaping before be-
ing denounced as a fraud.
In Denver he introduced himself as the
particular friend of Mayor Riner of this
city.
Mayor Riner last evening informed a
LEADER representative hat Schwartz had
been here several weeks ago, but had
been handled so iudiciously that he only
realized S. for his trouble. So far as can
be learned Schwartz was on the hunt for
big game, and wasted no time on the
ordinary citizen.
The people should beware of these
itinerants. Doubtless many are duly
authorized agents Of the companies for
which they canvass, but too often they are
INSCRIPTIONS persons who have forged
credentials and secured stationery by some
dishonest means In the case of Stevens,
he at one time negotiated for the agency
of the company, but was not successful.
In the coarse of the correspondence he
asked for and received a quantity of
blanks. AS subsequent events proved, his
investment was a profitable one.
, 1888-09-07
FLASHES,

NrT Vppuy Co.. q D.... l.
the Associated press from noipts in Now
Hamps6ire. Vermont Rhode Island and
central New York state that kiliing
frosts prevailed last night. The damage
t o crops will be heavy.
Mayor Hewett issued an appeal to the
public to day for aid for the yellow fever
sufferers at Jacksonville, Fla.
Blaine will come here some day next
week to meet the national committee.
SEYMOUR. Ind. Sent. 6.-Bv the ex-
plosion of a steam thrasher boiler VIM.
A. Bennett was instantly killed and two
other men terribly crushed and scalded,
and will die. Five other employees were
bruised and scalded, but not seriously.
WATERLOO. Ia. Sent. 6.-,Judee New.
underline Iowa nrobihitorv law has de-.
cided hat a man cannot lawfully manu-
facture cider for use in his own family.
SoRRooo, N. NJ. Sent. 6-To.day Hon.
Miguel S. Otero was nominated delegate
to congress. Otero was a delegate from
this territory in 1879 and 1880
CorrrvprA 6 " Sont At tho
Democrot;c stoto onnuanton to.don 7 d
, 1888-09-07
Fleeing from the scourge.

New YORK, Sept. Ga refugee from
Gainesville, Fla, makes the following
statement:
While Jacksonville alone of the
hundreds of Florida towns is battling
with the epidemic of yellow fever, the
whole state is suffering almost as badly.
The isolation of quarantine and the con-
sequent ~stagnation of business and cost to
her citizens will reach into the millions.
The first few days presented sights that
made the bravest Respondent. The first
panic lasted about one week, and carried
of fully 10000 people, flying without
means and scarcely a change of clothing
from the scourge.
Every county has its own board of
health, and quarantine officers are sta
toned at every point where any kind of
road enters the county lines. No person
can pass, without a satisfactory bill of
health. Some of the towns have as
many as seven quarantine stations in the
same line of road within its own county
limits. Florida is a charming resort in
winter time, but life among fragrant
gravesi is not as delectable now as then.
, 1888-09-07
Yellow Fever Notes.

JACKSONVILLE, Sept. 6.-Twenty-one
new cases and seven deaths were officially
reported to the board of health for the
eighteen hours ending at 1901 to-day.
ST. AUGUSTINE, Sept. Ga letter re-
ceived from the small town of Bayard
says: Have Just discovered the purify
ing bodies of a woman and five children
in a supposed vacant house, believed to
be yellow fever refugees. No one dares
approach the house to bury them.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-Surgeon Gen
eral Hamilton returned to Washington
last night from a visit to Florida and
Georgia. He says the stories published
regarding the condition of Camp Perry
are gross exaggerations. Everybody ex-
cept the Jacksonville people are pleased
with the additions to the facilities in the
camp which are being constantly made.
, 1888-09-07
Colorado Convention.

DENVER, Sept. 6.-At the Republican
state convention to-day Louis B. Schuan-
beck was nominated for state auditor; S.
w. Jones, attorney general; Prof. Fred
Dick, superintendent of public instruc-
ton. For Judges of the Supreme Court,
long term, Chas. d. Hoyt; short term,
Victor A. Elliott. Presidential electors,
David Moore. of Denver; o. Biston, of
Clear Greek county, and Jas. Gallow, of
Montrose.
The platform reafiirms the principles of
the Republican party; endorses the action
of the national convention, and pledges
the Colorado electors for Harrison and
Morton; favors pensions to sailors and
soldiers of the late war; advocates the
enactment of laws for the protection of
the laboring classes; declares against the
importation of Chinese and all contract
labor, and denounces the present admin
istration for its failure to enact laws for
the Just protection of the laboring men of
this country; approves the action of the
Republican senators and congressman in
rejecting the fisheries treaty; %denounces
the presidents message Of August %,
and asserts that it is a confession that his
administration has been grossly negligent
in not protecting American fishermen. 1t
demands a free and unlimited coinage of
silver; favors stringent railroad legislation
within the state, and asks that all proper
means be used to induce congress to make
the necessary appropriation for the estab-
lishment of reservoirs in the west for the
storage of water for irrigation purposes.
, 1888-09-07
Topper Talk.

LONDON, Sept. 6.-Sir Charles Tup-
per. in a speech at the Cutters feast at
Sheffield to night, referred in terms of
high praise to the conduct OF Joseph
ChaSberlain in connection with the fshe-
ries treaty. He said no one was more
acceptable to the Americans than Cham
berlaih, or could have been found.
With regard to the somewhat extra
ordinary message OF President Cleve-
land, he would say that Canada would
never adopt a policy, physical or other
wise, that would be detrimental to Eng
land. Canada would deal with the fish
cries question as its great Importance de-
served.
, 1888-09-07
Minnesota Republicans.

ST. Paul, Sspt. 6.-The platform sub
mitted to the Republican state conven-
ton this morning endorses the national
ticket; points with pride to the results
achieved under the state high license
law; declares uncompromisingly on the
favor of American protection; adheres to
the repeated declaration of the state and
national platform in favor of a modifca-
ton, REIMBURSEMENT and reduction of the
tariff, reiterates the views of the Republi-
can presidents, Garfield and Arthur, upon
the same subject, as well as the recon-
mendations of the commission appointed
under the last Republican administration;
declares that reductions should be made
with care and not to iniure existing in
dustries; putting on the free list articles
of prime necessity, which enter into the
ordinary consumption of the people:
favors civil service; demands the enforce
ment of the inter state commerce law; de-
nounces the attempt Of the Dcmo-
Gratis to force the senate iCto
a ratification Of the fisheries
treaty; denounces Cleveland's foreign
| policy as vacillating; declares delay in
admission OF Dakota selfish and dishon
est; favors a liberal treatment of war vet.
Grams: declares hostility to trusts: recon-
mends the Australian system of voting;
demands a revision of the immigration
and naturalization laws, and the s%tricter
enforcement of the contract labor law
welcomes those DISTINGUISHED in the South
| on account Of race to homes in Minnesota,
and sympathizes with the Irish home rule
movement.
The platform as read was adopted and
the convention proceeded to the election
of the state ticket. For chief Justice of
the supreme court James Gilfullan, and
for associate justice l.. W. Collins were
renominated by acclamation.
This afternoon w. r Morrison was
nominated for governor, A. f. Rice was
nominated for lieutenant governor and
Hans Matson for secretary of state.
s. boys suits selling at SIS now at He'll
pnanfs
, 1888-09-07
Stocks ana Cattle Markets.

New YORK, Sept. 6.-The stock
market was unusually active in the fore
noon, but relapsed into intense dullness
after that, and while it was we'll held, be-
came heavy to weak later in the day.
There was a pronounced disposition on
the part of the bears to hammer the mar.
ket, and the realization in coal stocks,
which was very heavy, also led to the
selling of other long stocks. The close
was fairly steady at or near the lowest
prices Of the day. with the exception of
Oregon Navigation, which rose | per
cent. The entire active list is lower this
evening, though outside of st. Paul, which
lost II, and Rock Island l, the losses were
fractional amount only.
Governments quiet and steady. Money
lola. Mining shares steady.
Copper-Market sluggish. Lake,
Sl7.00.
Petroleum opened weak at 94s, but
declined s%tearily until the last few min
utes, when a slight reaction occurred, on
which the market closed steady at 922.
Following are closing prices of stocks:
Pacific 6's, 100; American Express,
no.: Canada Pacific. 81; Cane
Southern, 522; Central Pacific, 342; Bc-
l%ington, ll3}; Delaware. Lackawauna,
143B; Denver & Rio Grande, Isl; Erie,
2S3; Lake Shore, 97s; Louisville &
Nashville, 59#; Michigan Central, $50:
Missouri Pacific, 82s: Kansas e. Texas,
I34; New York Central, 1881; Northern
Pacific. 205; preferred, 62b; Northwest
ern, rs; Oregon Improvement, 6S4:
Navigation, 95b; Unconstitutional. 293;
Pacific Mail. 373; Reading, 538; Rock
Island. 1llf; Milwaukee & St. Paul,
III; Texas Pacific, 254; Union Pacific,
6lb; United States Express 70; Fargo,
1888; Western Union, SAT.
CHICAGO, Sept. 6.-Cattle-Receipts,
l0,50O; market firm for good, common
weaker; beeves, Sc 00(96, 25; steers, SO. SO
(G3 90; stockers and feeders, 50 00(93.I Is;
Texans cattle, Sl.75@3.45; Western
rangers, 50 75@5.20.
Sheep-Receipos, 10000; market weak,
and 5 to 10 cents lower; natives, So. 1850
400; Western, SO. 30@3.65; Texans,
So. 5@ 40.
Wheat-Market firm. Cash 93s, Octo-
Der 934, November 94f.
Corn-Market firm. Cash Asst, Octo-
Der, as, November 43s.
, 1888-09-07
ELECTION TROUBLES.
An Attempt by Negroes to
Steal Ballot Boxes
Ends in a Bloody ARRAY at
Forest City, Ark.
In Which Several Men are
Fatally Injured.
Ballot Box Stealing.

FOREST Crit, Ark, Sept. GA bloody
ARRAY over an attempt to steal a ballot
box by negroes occurred on election day.
The negroes finding the whites on guard
fred a volley and fed, The fire was re-
turned by the whites but without effect.
The wounded are: John McMath, fatally
shot in the temple; j. B. Kinton, James
Jones, Robert Ragsdale, j. NJ. Massey,
Geo. Williams and B. f. Hood.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. Ga special from
Little Rock, Ark, says: A big sensation
has been created by the stealing of ten
ballot boxes from the office of the county
clerk. The safe was blown open to get
them. The burglary was the work of ex-
perts. The excitement is high and hun
dreds of negroes are gathering about the
clerks Office and a riot is imminent.
A ballot box from one township while
being taken to the county seat was stolen
by a gang of masked men.
, 1888-09-07
AT r
Lester Wallack Dead.

STAMFORD, Conn, Sept. 6.-Lester
Wallack died at 7:20 this morning, He
was yesterday morning without the slight
est warning stricken with apoplexy, and
renamed unconscious until he died.
During the day Wallack was seized with
eighteen or twenty commissions, some very
severe. The doctors were amazed at the
manner in which he pulled through.
The patient said nothing. and his strong
constitution kept him alive. kilograms
of coincidence are pouring in from all
parts.
, 1888-09-07
POINTS.

p. Z. Fredericks, Chicago, is in the
city.
Col. Dickey left for Hartville yesterday
morning.
E. G. Parker left for Denver Yesterday
morning.
P. B. McCarty, a St. Louis drummer,
is in town.
G. A. Smith, Chicago, is registered at
the Inter Ocean.
Miss NJ. Nagle. Atlanta. GA, is visit
ing Cheyenne friends.
j. A. Brown aud son, of Fort Collins,
have returned from the North.
Mrs. Bates, mother of Mrs. D. c..
Rhodes, is visiting her daughter.
Governor Moonlight returned from
Saratoga, Carbon county, yesterday
morning. He %pronounces the Platte val
ley a fine region.
, 1888-09-07
a Fish1ng F1eet Lost.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6.-The United
States revenue cutter Bear arrived from
the BehrIng sea this morning, and brings
information that on August 8, while most
of the whaling fleet was anchored between
Cape Smythe and Point Barrow, a furi-
GUS storm occurred and the following yes
sells were wrecked: The banks Mary and
Susan. Young Phoenix and the Fleetwing
and the s%chooners Jane Grey and Ino.
The crews of the lost vessels, 100 in
number, were rescued by the Bear and
brought to this city.
, 1888-09-07

WASHINGTON, Sept. Enquiry into
the report that an English army officer
had secured complete plans of our coast
defenses and copies of our submerged tor
pedo charts, brought out the statement
that a young officer came here for that
purpose, but left disguised, being unable
to learn anything not open to the public
in general. Nevertheless, in view of this
and the strained relations with Canada
it is said that the torpedo charts will be
at once o~verhauled and rearranged.
, 1888-09-07
A Fight With Arabs.

LONDON, Sept. 6.-The African lakes
expedition, under command of Capt.
Lugard, had a fight with Arab slave deal
ers in the Nyassi district June Is. Many
Europeans attacked the expedition and
several black allies were killed. Capt.
Lugard was wounded. The Arab Losses
are unknown. 1t is believed that the
Arabs are retaining their position.
Billy Parker and Frank Buck. the
American burglars. have been extradited
to Germany on the charge of robbing a
iewelry house at Munich.
, 1888-09-07
New Hampshire Democrats,

CONCORD. N. H., Sept. 6.-The Dem
ocratic state convention metthis morning,
and S.. w. Drew was chosen chairman.
After the reading and adoption of the
platform Charles A. Amsden was nomin-
ated for governor. The platform declares
in favor of tariff reform, free raw mater
ials, the regulation of the liquor traffic in
a manner found successful in other states;
expresses sympathy with Ireland, and
charges the Republican party with being a
syndicate of political spectators whose
only purpose is to protect great monopo-
lies and trusts.
After the selection Of presidential
electors the convention adjourned.
, 1888-09-07
For Low Rates.

CHICAGO, Sept. Ga morning paper
declares that Pacific coast shippers, pat
rons of the Southern Pacific, have been
allowed to designate points in the West
from which they buy certain commodities
for shipment to San Francisco.
At a meeting of the Pacific Coast Asso-
citation yesterday it was decided that
whenever it is decided to add any point to
the benefit of the commodity tariff to the
Pacific coast. notice must at once be given
to Chairman Leeds of the Transconti-
mental Association for ratification.
, 1888-09-07
Afghans Revolt.

ST.. PETERSBURG, Sept. 6. The
Movoevremya has a dispatch to the effect
that the Northern Afphans have revolted
and proclaimed Ishak Khan ameer. A
battle has taken place, the result of which
is not known. The paper believes that a
civil war will complicate Abdurrahman
Rhan's relations with his neighbors un
less it be promptly suppressed, and
doubts il this will be ACCOMPLISHED
, 1888-09-07
MAIL R%0BBERIES.
A Gang of Expert Mail Rob
beTs at Work.
The Losses Amount to Many
Thousands of Dollars.
All Efforts to Trace the Thieves
Unavailing.
A Gang at Work.

New YORK. Sept. 6.-An evening
paper declares hat a gang of robbers are
systematically robbing the mails between
New York and the West. All efforts to
trace the loss, amounting to many thous-
ands of dollars, have proved fruitless.
The officials of the post office department
are expecting that a heavy haul will be
made one of these days By the thieves.
who appear to be experts.
, 1888-09-07

LONDON, Sept. Ga dispatch from
Zanzibar says: A vessel flying the French
flag and carrying French papers landed
eighty slaves at the Island of Pemba in
the presence of boats from the British
nan of-war Griffin. 1t is reported that a
regular slave traffic is carried on between
Pemba and Madagascar by dhows, with
which, in view of the fact that they carry
the French flag, British cruisers are DOW
erless 10 Interfere.
, 1888-09-07
A Collision.

osEPH, Mo-, Sept. Con the
City, St. Joe & Council Bluffs
road yesterday two freight trains collided
six miles from this city. Both trains
were running at a high rate of speed
Both crews jumped. The trains were
loaded with merchandise and nearly the
entire cargo was lost, Damage $500 600.
, 1888-09-07
Washington Notes.

WAsHTNGToN. Sept. 6 A bill was re-
ported from the senate committee on
military affairs to day authorizing the
president to appoint Gen. George Stone
man of California, colonel of infantry in
the army, on the retired list.
Senator Allison said this afternoon that
the tariff bill would be reported to the
full finance committee Wednesday next.
, 1888-09-07
HOTEL.

Themes street, between Sixteenth and
Seventeenth. This is the best furnished
hotel in the city. Table supplied with
everything in season. Transients 81 per
day. Lowest rates to weekly bJarders.
We never close.
&c. f. HALL, Proprietor.
, 1888-09-07
Turf Events.
AS sHEEPsHEAp BAY.

AS sHEEPsHEAD BAY.
New YORK, Sept. 6.-The weather
was chilly and the track in excellent con-
dition.
One mile-Sam Harper won, Niagara
second, Grimaldi third. Time, l:42.
Five acknowledgements Charlie
won, Minnie Palmer second. Tennyson
third. Time, I:01 2-5.
One mile and three-quarters-Peg
Wellington won.
One and three-sixteenths miles
Fireenzi won, Lelax second, Terra Gotta
third. Time, 2:02 2-5.
One and one-eighth miles-Frank
Ward won, Oriaamme. second, Leila May
third. Time, l:56 35.
Seven-eighths of a mile on the turf
Laftte won in log Is, Estrella second,
Drake third.
ENGLISH RACES.
LONDON, Sept. 6.-At the Derby Sep.
TENDER meeting to-day the Darlington
Plate was won by Hawthorne by a neck,
Noble Chieftain second, Assiduity third.
AT CHARTER a ARK
HARTFORD, Sept. 6.-The weather was
chilly and there was a good attendance.
2:27 class, t%rotters, purse of 81, 600
Golden Rod first, Beauty Bright second,
Darkness third, Barefoot fourth. Best
time, 2:224.
3:lS class, t%rotters, purse of 81, SOL.
B. Richardson first, Governor Hill second,
Charlie Hogan third, Debarry fourth.
Best time, 2:172.
2:20 PAGERS, value 81, S00-EmDla won,
Monarch second. Therace was postponed
on account of darkness and the 2:24 trot
went over.
AT DETROIT.
DETROIT, Sept. Cat the meeting of
the National Association of Trotting
Horse Breeders there was a good crowd
and the weather was pleasant.
For 3-year-olds, Cadillac stakes-Clan-
more first, Trapeze second, Lady Ida
third, Wild Brine fourth. Best time,
2:274.
Wilkes-P Patron race for a purse of
81, 500-Patron won the first two heats,
but Prince Wilkes had things practically
all his W way in the last three heats and
won. Best time, 2:l59.
For 4-year-olds, special stakes-Emin-
ence won, Sally Cossack second. Best
time, 2:221.
, 1888-09-07
Ball.

AT CLEVELAND.
Cleveland 3, Cincinnati ?.
Al PHILADELPHIA.
Athletics 4, Kansas City 3.
AT BALTIMORE.
Baltimore 3, St. Louis 2.
CHICAGO, Sept. 6.-Krock's delivery
was hit hard to-day and fielding errors OF
the Chicago team were very damaging.
The batteries were: For Chicago, Krock
and Farrell; for Detroit, Getzein and
Wells; umpire, Lynch. Arson has re-
leased Borchers, the California pitcher.
1t is not known yet what Borchers will
do.
Score-Detroit 5, Chicago.
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 6.-The work OF
the home team to-day was very effective
generally, and Pittsburg was defeated
quite easily. The batteries were: For
Indianapolis, Burdick and Daily; Tor
Plttsburg, Staily and Miller; umpire,
Kerins.
Score-Indianapolls s, Pittsburg 1.
, 1888-09-07

Mr.. Carr would like to show you those
new nobby suitings at Hellman's.
, 1888-09-07

A Cass SKIRT 90 cents. Greentree.
, 1888-09-07

Spring. chicken at the Saddle Rock.
, 1888-09-07

Special sale of boys and childrens suits
at Hsllman's.
, 1888-09-07

s. boys suits selling at IS now at He'll
mans,
The silver state., 1888-01-19
Vanderbilt Urged 10 Construct kasi'
roads,

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Jan. l9.-During
Varderbilt's recent visit here, the Sultan
strongly urged him to construct system
of Asiatic railways. Vanderbilt pleaded
that his visit was merely for pleasure,
and that he had no chance to study the
suggested scheme. The Sultan has now
forwarded to Vanderbilt, who is in Egypt,
all the papers bearing on the question, and
he expresses the hope that If Vanderbilt
is not disposed to accept the task, Jay
Gould will undertake it.
The silver state., 1888-01-19
Fatal skating Accident.

ENNIS, Tex, Jan. l9.-Seven persons
were drowned to-day in Sand Lake, about
ten miles east of here. Two young
women, daughters of VIM. Williams, a
farmer, and young man named Babbit
were skating on the lake, when the ice
gave way and they sunk in four and a
half feet of water. Miss Babbit and two
little girls, aged s and IA years, also
daughters Of Williams, who were on the
shore watching the sport, were drowned
10 attempting to rescue their friends.
The silver state., 1888-01-19
ESPECIAL TO THE sLvER sTATE.l
STEAMED RELATIONS.
France and sta,y al Outs.

PARIS, Jan. I9.-The strained relations
with Italy III consequence Of the Florence
Consulate affair depressed both CONNER
cial and financial business to-day Toe
Bourse was heavy. Several evening
papers violently attack Italy aud La
France alludes to Premier Crispi as BIS
marck's Valet. The French Consul at
Florence has received certain instructions
as to the course to pursue in case the in-
cident is prolonged. 1t is semi iic'aIly
announced that Count De Mouy, French
Ambassador at Rome, having informed
". Flourens that the Preator of Florence
mas intimated his intention to move on
Friday tbs seals affixed by the French
Consulate to documents relating to
Hussein SUGGESTIONS. NJ. Flourens has
requested Count De Mouy to inform
Signor Csispi that if such an act of vio-
lence is committed the French Govern.
ment will hold Italy responsible.
The silver state., 1888-01-19

LONDON, Jan. l9.-Jake kilrain and
Jem Smith have replied to the sweeping
challenge of Jack Davis to meet Kilrain,
Sullivan, Smith or Jack Ashton in the
ring for five hundred pounds side,
each signifying willingness to accomo-
date the challengers. Kilran offers a
wager of 100 pounds that ne will knock
Davis out in six rounds.