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, 1888-06-21
w YEARS EACH.
Several Prisoners Sentenced to
Toilet Yesterday.
Judge SaufIy Will Hear the Newman
Case.
The Wyoming Hereford Association
in Court Again.

Considerable business was transacted
during a short session of district court
yesterday.
The increase of Walters sentence was
quite a surprise to that individual, and he
did not accept the additional eleven
months very gracefully.
Baumgarten wa amazed. to learn that
the laws of this "blarsted country would
allow the imprisonment of a scion OF
nobility.
Judge Maginnis reconsidered and re-
vessed his ruling on the application of
John Newman for a change of venue
yesterday. Judge NJ. q. Sauiy will hear
the case about July 10. A motion to set
aside Newman's re~cognizance was allowed
and a bench warrant was issued for the
defendant.
Alex Baumgarten, the progressively
wealthy kleptomaniac will spend the en-
suing two years in Joliet prison. He
was incarcerated several months ago for
the robbery of a fellow employee at the
electric light house, duly indicted and
convicted.
The forfeiture of bond by Lemuel
Thomas, charged with horse stealing, was
recorded.
HlChas. Waller, the prisoner who escaped
from the county jail Sunday night and re-
turned tw~enty-four hours later, was re-
sentenced yesterday. The penalty for Jail
breaking and surrendering was fixed at
eleven months Imprisonment. making a
total of two years.
VIM. Hunt, the Dillman burglar who
was so confident of acqulttal, goes to the
penitentiary for two years. Hunt was
convicted by a jury Monday. He is called
a negro by colored men about town but
claims to be a Creek Indian.
Two years in Joliet penitentiary was
the sentence imposed on Henry Eaden the
youth who burglarized Esselborn's res
taurant and fed to Laramie last winter.
He was captured in Albany county by
Sheriff Sterling and convicted by a first
district Jury.
In the case of Beveridge Richards VS..
H. B. Swan ct al, a special commissioner
was instructed to take dispositions.
r. S. Van Tassell will be allowed to ap-
pear as defendant in the matter of f. NJ.
Hubbell VS. the Wyoming Hereford AS
ISOLATION ct al.
Receiver Hunter was authorized to pay
sundry amounts of money in the case of
Chas. e. Anthony ct al VS. Wyoming
Hereford Association ct al.
Court adjourned to 0 o'clock Monday
morning.
, 1888-06-21

Thos. N. Shanks for long years not
merely a faithful but an able and energetic
agent of the Union Pacific in this city,
has been given a six months leave of abb
sence, which he will probably spend with
his family chiefly in Boise City, Idaho,
where he is largely interested in mines. Mr..
Shanks was transferred from the Nebras-
ka division to be operator at Laramie City
Dec. 81, 1868, to be agent at Red Buttes
in January, 1869, agent at Sherman in
March, 1871, to North Platte in Novem-
Der, 1874, and was sent to this city al
agent in January, 1879. During
all Eof hat time he.has acquitted himsel
of his duties with credit and to the salts
faction of the people and his employers
He will be succeeded in his duties a!
agent by G. w. Sweet who stands next il
line of promotion and who is thoroughly
qualified to fill the bill. Mr.. Sweet vii
be succeeded as cashier. at the freight
house by G. NJ. Denmark, who is promot
ed from the revising desk. John E. Viii
lard advances from the billing desk t
ticket clerk, L. w. Warlaumont from
check clerk to the revising desk. f. W
| HOLSTER from warehouseman to checl
clerk and W. f.. Ross from the recort
| desk to billing clerk.
, 1888-06-21

CHEYENNE, Wyo., June Is, 1885,
TO Mr.. b. K. K. Allen, Manager for
Wyoming, Union Mutual Life Insurance
Company, of Portland, Me. DEAR SIR
My husband, recently deceased, held
policy No. So 0 for SIS, 900 in your com
pany. Proofs of death were filed June
4, 1888, and sent to the company. On
the 18th day of June, fourteen days after
the papers were sent, / received a check
seventy-one days before it was due, not
only for the full amount of the policy but
for $3.50 in addition as per contract Of
policy. l desire to express my apprecia'
ton for the promptness and uncommon
liberality of the Union Mutual Life In.
surance Company of Maine. [ shall al.
ways speak highly Of your company. ]
am dear sir, yours truly,
Mrs. MARY HADER.
, 1888-06-21

the Northwestern railway, which is APP
preaching, is within hailing distance:
Landerites are certain that they will
soon have communication with the outer
world through the medium of the North
western railway.
Bishop Burke is delighted with Ere
mont county, charmed with the people
and we'll satisfied with the status and out
look for the Catholic church.
, 1888-06-21
The Burglar.

Fred. Thompson was looking rather
worse for the wear when arraigned before
Judge Lee yesterday charged with bur
glarizing NJ. Marks store Tuesday morn
ing. He carried a black eye and limped
painfully. He waived examination and
was held i the sum of $500 to await the
action of the grand~ Jury. The prisoner,
who was captured by Officer Thomson
in the basement of the store, admitted
that he was there, but maintained that
another person forced an entrance to the
DIoca
, 1888-06-21
Military ManoeuYerIng.

At Fort Russell between 2 o'clock and
4 o'clock this afternoon there will be in
struction in encampment of the battalion
near the hospital,
Battalion skirmish drill will occur at the
same place twenty-four hours later.
Both of these exercises will be very
pretty and quite interesting, and it is ex
pected that the attendance of citizens will
be large.
, 1888-06-21
TOWN TALK
Cosby Little paragraphs PICKED UP
Throughout the City.

The theatrical season is nearing the end.
The Alert hose team made its first prac-
tice run last evening.
Glass meeting at the Y. M. @. A. gym
nasium this evening.
The wind did not deter the lady evan
gelists from laboring as usual yesterday.
Contractor Keefe will probably COM
mence work at the city dam this morning.
The Cheyenne Republican who isn't
shouting for scme f~avorite son is unable to
do 30.
The wind storm delayed the Denver and
west bound trains a few minutes each last
evening.
The application for a new trial IL the
Eyeretts case has been refused and excep-
ton taken to the ruling.
Governor Moonlight, Chief Justice Ma
pinnis and several Others leave on a fish
ing trip this morning,
The maximum temperature yesterday
was Csc, minimum 450. Maximum wind
go miles. Rainfall .02 inches.
The Autographs announcing the appear
ance of the Rentz-Santley b%urlesquers
here Monday are very handsome.
There will be three excursions to King
mans ranch over the Cheyenne Il Bur-
~lington in the next two weeks.
Hon. F. w. Lafrentz has assumed the
management of the Kansas Mutual Life
Association for Wyoming Territory.
The rumor in regard to the occurrence
of a wreck on the Union Pacific Tuesday
morning was entirely without foundation.
1t is expected that Mcpherson, one of
the escaped prisoners, will be captured at
Laramie. His wife at present resides
there.
Several cabooses have lately been over
hauled in the Union Pacific shops here
and look as gay and fresh as new red
wagons.
There is some talk of arranging several
horse races for the Fourth of July, and
the occurrence Of an interesting ball game
is very probable.
For frequenting a resort of i'll repute j.
l.. Benson was yesterday fined $l8 and
given a lecture by his honor Judge Lee.
Benson promised to reform.
George Brown was arraigned in police
court yesterday charged with drunkenness
and rioting. When the returns were al
in a minimum fine was imposed on the
culprit.
The great side-splitting S%alsbury'b Trou
badours will appear here but once THU
season. They present a new farce-com
edy, Humming Bird, at the oper'
house Saturday evening.
C. X. Bannister has quit claimed ar
eighth interest in the Douglas, Black
Prince, Republic, Chicago, Iron Treasure
Fairview, Fidelity. Montezuma, lror
Chief and Alaska lodes in the Platte can
yon district to V. G. Bogue of Omaha.
The morals of one quarter of the west
end are certainly at the lowest ebb. Mrs
Minnie Hamm, who was arrested in a div
Tuesday evening, yesterday pleaded guilt!
to the offense charged and offered as AT
excuse for her eccentricity the statemen
that her husband was a cruel monster
She believed he would ~liquidate the fin,
imposed, but was placed in limbo.
, 1888-06-21

King, a Cheyenne & Burlington section
hand, was blown from a handcar a few
miles east of the city yesterday. A leg
was broken by the fall. DIR. Grimes at
tended the injured man.
Falling from a handcar is almost as bad
as being kicked by a mule.
, 1888-06-21
FOR HENT.
FL Fl T. HIS
CONUNDRUMS

Q. What two letters express the most
agreeable people in the world2
A. u and L.
Q. Why is the letter 7 like matrimony?
A. 1t is the end of quiet and the begin
ming of trouble.
Q. Why are kisses like the creation?
A. They are made of nothing and yet
are very good.
Trade at Heath's Cash Grocery and
Market.
Q. Why is a weather cock like ambi-
ton?
A. 1t is a vane and glittering thing to
aspire.
O. Who is the oldest Lunatic?
A. Time out of mind.
Heath sells cheap for Cash.
Q. What never asks questions but re-
quires frequent answers2
A. The front door bell.
Q. What most frequently becomes a
woman2
A. A little girl.
Give Heath your trade. and save money
Q. Why is a lawyer like a restless
sleeper2
A. He lies first on one side and then on
the other.
Cash buys most at Heath's Corner
store.
Q. What is the difference between a
honeycomb and a honeymoon?
A. One is composed of little cells and
the other is one big sell.
Q. Why is a dogs tail like a very old
persona
A. Because it is in-frm.
Heath sells Groceries, Provisions, and
Meats of all kinds for Cash at low prices.
@. What rose is born to blush unseen ?
A. Negroes.
Fruits and Vegetables for Cash at Low
Prices at Heath's.
, 1888-06-21

Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup is the only
medicine that acts directly on the lungs,
blood and bowels; it relieves a cough in
stantly and in time effects a permanent
cure. w. N. Hunt agent.
, 1888-06-21

Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood Maker
No remedy in the world has gained the
popularity that this medicine has, as a
household or family medicine, no one
should be without it. 1t has no calomel
or d%uinine in its composition, consequent
" no bad effects can arise from 1t. We
keep a full supply Of it at all times. W.
N. Hunt agent,
, 1888-06-21
Tableaux and Music.

There will be an entertainment consist
ing of tableaux and music, at Fort Rus
sell, Wyo.. on Friday evening, june p,
1888, commencing at 6 o'clock, for the
benefit of the church Guild.
Doors open Of $50 p. IN.
General admission rs cents.
Children 10 cents.
Reserved seats so cents.
Tickets on sale at Rhodes & Troxelrs.
, 1888-06-21
Hotel.

Why stop at a jim crow house when you
can stop at the Occidental for the same
money?
, 1888-06-21
On the Ground.
buffalo Echo.l

Horatio w. Holt, of the Geo. L. Holt
Drug company, arrived from Cheyenne
on Monday last and assumes the manage
ment of the ~company's store at this place.
His family. now in the east, will join him
this fall, and become permanent resi-
dents of our thriving city.
Spring chicken at the Saddle Rock.
, 1888-06-21

The Hon. Mike Murphy, well known
in this city, took the bishop over a por-
ton of the oil fields. Three wells, twelve
miles from Lander, were visited. They
we're 400, 500 and 600 feet deep, with an
aggregate capacity of 500 barrels per day.
Oil will be shipped eastward so soon al
, 1888-06-21

AGENTS WANTED.-Tke perfection of
life insurance. A method of assessment
that will enable the society at all times to
admit new members at a cost no greater
than a new association would be COM
PEELED to charge, thus making it possible
at all times to secure new blood" Lib
eral terms to first-class men. Address
Benz. f. Dyer, secretary, IS Water St,
Boston, Mass.
, 1888-06-21

Clear Lake Ice.
cheyenne Transfer Co-From five
pounds per day to a carload at a time.
Reasonable reductions to large consumers.
, 1888-06-21

Is the best workingmen's house in Chey-
enne Weekly board at bed rock. Open
all night.
, 1888-06-21

Strawberry short cake at the Saddle
Rock.
, 1888-06-21
WANTED.

WANTED-Work by the day, by a
respectable and Industrious woman. Ad-
dress r, this office.
, 1888-06-21

Document in poor Photographic condition..
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-08
Police Ofhcer, Re Elected.

The Board of Police Commissioners met
in Major Poe's office Yesterday evening
to elect successors to the police officers
whose terms had expired.
The Board, after carefully considering
the record and conduct of each member,
found that all, without exception, came up
to the standard, and as result all were
reelected for the term of three years
The names of the officers whose terms
were out were published yesterday. They
are a. follows
Fist district-Sel geant enjamin +
Howard, Priyates Henry Burkert, Robert
T. Brown, Zeph. ). Lampkin, John
W Cur @, T. X. Robinson, John Ogilvie
J. I. Enright, John 5 Talman, James II
Kersc, p. Vest, '. Pendle,on, L. ID
SaundersOn.
Second district-Captain J. b Angle
Sergeant Junius A. Cosby, Privates T. A
Allen, b. VI. Angle, b. E. Porteaux, c. II
Sweeney, George r. Maltern, John W
Ralston, Johnson J. Walton W. A
Shields Charles II. Talley.
Third district-Sergeant ". l.. Thomas
Privaes Charles Clinely, Marion B. Sut.
ton, J. F. Boshen, John A Priddy, B. A
Pillow
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-08
SHORT TELEGRAMS.

BALTIMORE, June 7.-Dr j. j. Chisolm
yesterday performed the operation OF
transferring rabbits eye II mans
head at the Presbyterian Eye, Ear, snd
Throat Charity Hospital, in the presence
of a large number of physicians The
patient had been blind for many years.
A piece of the blind eye was cut out by
using a circular punch, very sharp,
driven by clockwork. With the same
instrument a duplicate piece was taken
from the sound eye of living rabbit.
The clear patch fitted accurately into the
hole made in the mans eye. The opera
ton was made painless by the use OF CO.
csine. The best results are expected.
LONDON, June 7-All the papers which
comment on Cleveland's nomination ex
press the warmest sympathy with the
choice of the convention. The Nens con-
siders his reelection TO the Presidency
assured
DENVER, Colo, June Jay Gould
and party are still at the Iron Spring
Hotel, Manitou Mr. Gould spends most
OF his time sitting in the sun on the
hotel porch. To all appearances he is not
the sick man that he has been reported
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-08
PRICE, TWO CENTS
WEsTMORELANDvs. CLUB
A Rich and Rare Base Ball Performance


A large number Of spectators went TO
Boshens Park yesterday afternoon TO
see a nine picked from the Richmond
Club wallop similar organization CON-
posed of the more staid and elderly mem.
be,s of the Westmoreland But years
had detracted very little from the West
moreland's ability as ball tossers, and
they gave the youngsters defeat which
they will not be allowed to forget for
many a day.
The game was amusing throughout.
Though Mr. Ecker batted harj his efforts
as r sprinter reminds one of an ice wagon.
To see Mr.. Marshall slap at the flies that
disturbed his rest was ludicrous, while
Henry Cabell was the only player who
captured one of the insects In the out
field Hon. Randolph Tucker distin.
guished himself by his graceful batting,
except that several balls came flying at
him before he got his weapon In hand.
Judge Witt, whose Apolo-likc form was
marked feature of the occasion, WAS
acting as volunteer umpire and critic,
and he took occasion to remark in a judi.
cal tone of voice that Tucker needed but
one thing TO make first class batter, and
that was the bat.
The game was no farce, though, and
excitement ran high throughout. Play
was called little past o'clock, with the
Richmond Club to bat, in virtue OF their
being the challenged club In the first
inning the Richmonders scored four runs,
none earned. In their half of this in
ming the WesfmOrelanders piled uD
twelve runs. Cross was wild and seemed
to dishearIen the boys After this Fray.
ser went in the box and did well, though
his nine never oyercame their opponents
tremendous lead Maury was the star of
the game, and Page is credited with the
most base hits An unfortunate accident
happened to Daniels He broke his arm
in endeavoring to make long throw.
Haxall was substituted in his place
Only five innings were played. the
Westmoreland Club taking the lead with
only one out. The following is the score :
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-08
Hastings Court.

In this court yesterday the following
cases were tried
Nicholas Booker, chicken thief, six in
dictmenls H. pleaded guilty to two and
was given six months in Jail on each \
mile proStQni was entered as to the other
four
James Oluge, breaking in the dwelling
house of George Smith and stealing a lot
of clothing He plead guilty to petit
larceny and was jailed for fifteen days
Washington Bailey, feloniOusly assault
ing John Thomas, plead guilty 10 assault
ana was sent to Jail for thirty days and
fined S.
Horace Smith, assaulting Robie Smith,
his wife, plead guilty and given one day
in Jail and fined one cent
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-08
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Death Of Thomas Grafton From Blow by
Joseph Lucas.


On The 2lst Of Nav last, as recorded in
this paper at the time, dispute occurred
at picnic at Blenners Park between
Thomas Grafton and Joseph Lucas over
badge. Ii resulted In general row
the main participants being Grafton, Lu-
cas-, and Charles Fleming. During this
row Lucas, it is alleged, struck Grafton
on the head with granite spawl weighing
about twelve pounds, which is now at
the Police Court. Grafton was taken to
his home, 1914 West Cary street, where
he suffered much, and yesterday died at
1925 p m.
He was o bricklsyer by trade, and
leaves family. He was member OF
Pamunky' Tribe, Independent Order Red
Men, and was generally liked.
After the aifray Lucas went into hid
ing and finally reached Danvlle, where
he was arrested, and wss brought before
Police Justice Richardson on May 3lst.
The charge against him was felonious
assault with intent to kill The case was
then continued until June 9th Now "A
fresh charge of murder will be presented,
making the matter very serious for Lucas.
He is in Jail now, being allowed bail, but
was unable to give it. Now no bail can
be admitted He lives at 513 Pickett
street, and is laborer. Charles II
Fleming who was engaged in the row is
also laborer, and lives on North Twen.
ty.third street.
The coroner viewed the body yester-
day afternoon, and certified the fact of
death TO the authorities.
Lucas will be brought before the Police
Justice this morning on a new warrant
charging him with murder.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-08
Circuit Court.

In this court yesterday the following
cases were disposed Of
Commonwealth of Virginia against
James p Cooper, coupon suit for SEQ ~
Verdict for the Commonwealth. Motion
to set aside oyerruled and judgment en-
tered by court. Defendant excepted and
filed bills Of exception with intention tC
appeal to supreme Court of Appeals.
A. J. Chewing against G. j. Puckett
Jury came in court, and being again una
bic to agree were again adjourned over
until to-day.
Captain Henry c. Jones, Walker Ligh
Guard, First Virginia Regiment, agsins
c. Wendinger, breach of contract. Cas'
heard and continued until to-day
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-08

Mr. d. \. Langhorne, who, for some
time was clerk in Auditor Turpin's oiic,
died yesterday morning about 8 O'Clock
at the Red Sulpher Springs
Mr. Langhornc had been in bad health
for several months and weakened slowly
Two weeks ago he went to the Red Sui
pher with the hope that the air would be
beneficial. but it ayailed him nothing
His disease was consumption.
Deceased was 81 years old He was a
man OF ability, purity, and integrity, and
was highly esteemed by all his associates
in the City Hall.
The remains will be taken to Lynch.
burg, where they will be buried tomor.
row amid the graves of his father and
mother
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-08
THURMAN's NOMINATION.
SHERIDAN RESTLESS.
Ills Mind Less Clear and His Pulse Hi,

Ills Mind Less Clear and His Pulse Higher.
WAsHINGToN, June Up to early
this morning the past forty-eight hours
have been the most reassuring OF any
similar period since General Sheridan 5
illness began. Last night was especially
encouraging, and the family seemed re
ieved from the anxiety they had been in
80 long Mrs Sheridan took ride, and
he house wore an almost cheerful aspect
Bulletins were issued at 9 o'clock and
midnight that were at least a. reassuring
as those of Yesterday, and reflected the
encouragement that the doctors felt.
The following bulletin was issued this
morning
June 7, 7,9am.-General Sheridan passed
a somewha. restless night. He COM
planned of nausea his tongue Is heavily
coated and his mind is less clear. The
kidneys are doing their work. Pulse,
ia; respiration, 32 No return OF hem
Orrhage.
RoBERT NJ O'REILLY,
WAsniSGToS MATTHws,
CHARLES b BYRNE,
HENRY G. YARRow.
As the day wore on the General rested
more uninterruptedly and quietly. The
cough subsided. and the doctors seem TO
feel reassurred.
The following bulletin was issued at
2l5 o'clock.
p.m.-General Sheridan's condition
has continued about as described in this
mornings bulletin. Within the last hour
there has been pronounced tendency
to hard breathing, which has up to this
time been successfully warded off
r f. O'REILEY,
CHARLES BYRNE,
HENRY G.. YARRow,
Rev. Or. Chappelle called at General
Sheridan's house about l o'clock, and
only remained short time.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-08

The department at Washington has
designated the following places in this
city as branch agencies of the Postoffice
for the sale Of stamps, stamped envel
opes, and postal cards W. F. Farrsr
druggist, 36ls Lester street A. A. Scott
druggist, 2l20 East Broad street vii
liam F. Richardson, druggist, 60l North
Seventeenth street W. II. Nelson & Co
druggists, No. 400 East Leigh street
Andrew Pizzini, l09 East Broad street
and IL G.. Fortsmann, druggist, 6l9 West
Main street These gentlemen are regu.
larly appointed by the Government, and
The public will at all times find stamps
etc, at the aboye-named places.
These branch agencies for the sale OF
postage stamps, etc, was brought abOu
by the efforts of Postmaster Culllng
worth.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-08

The picnic OF Richmond Lodge. No /,
l. o. o. L, in honor of their anniversary
came of yesterday as per previous an
nouncement at Staples Mill, now known
as Renders farm. 1t was a grand sue
cess. Eatables and drinkables were in
abundgnte, and everybody en-
joyed himself and herself 10 the
utmost. A number of ladies graced
the occasion, and the programme, as
already published, was carried out
TO the letter The celebrated case of a
well-known Richmond merchant, who
was charged with drying snow and sell
ing it for salt, came up for trial and was
heard by a jury Of ladies' They could
not agree, and the case was continued
until the next picnic. II was throughout
genuine gala day unmarried by single
unpleasant event
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-08
Reunion of "F" Company Association.

#" Company Association held theII
semi-annual reunion yesterday at War
wick Park There were about thirty
members They went down on the Con.
dola Chimborazo, and returned to Rich
mond shortly after soclock. Lunch was
served at 1880 m, and dinner at 4p.m.
The only toast offered was "Our dead
Delivered from earthly duty but enrolled
deathlessly on the roster Of fame" by
Captain Charles Il. Skinker
Target practice then took place for the
association medal, which was won by Mr.
w s. Archer Mr.. John ii. Tyler sc
cond best shot.
The day was happily spent and hugely
enjoyed.