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, 1889-02-23
INDIAN JIM.
The Navajo Thief sent from Cheyenne
to Joliet.

A Chicago paper has the appended OF a
thief sent from Cheyenne to Joliet:
Navajo Jim, the Wyoming Indian
released recently IRON the Joliet p%eniten.
tiary, was known to the attaches and
inmates OF that institution as Indian
jim In some respects Jim was a pecu-
liar character. While a prisoner at
Joliet he espoused the Catholic faith and
was confirmed by Bishop Feehan. He
was a regular attendant at Catholic ser
vice in the prison chapel, where, either
from a sense of superior feeling over his
fellow convicts or on account of his
crippled condition, both legs having
been amputated below the knees,
he invariably perched himself on
the back of The bench with the stumps of
his legs resting on the seat. His ply
sique was something marvellous, being SO
extraordinarily large across and through
the chest that the convict clothing de
partment never were able to fit him in a
shirt. He was so desperate a character
that both convlcts and keepers stood III
mortal fear of his t~reachery. He worked
in the convict kitchen and had the rcputa
ton of being the most rapid potato peeler
ever known there. The dexterity with
which he handled the ''peeler, it is said,
was truly wonderful. While in this depart
ment he once became engaged IN a fracas
and made everybody stand aside. He was
shrewd and tricky, and one of the most
active persons, even in his crippled con
dition, that ever entered Joliet's reforma-
tory, and was fond of juggling his knife,
which feat he could execute to perfection.
While he appeared at times to evince
friendship for some of his fellow convicts
none was ever eager to cultivate his ac-
quaintance, from a deadly fear of his In
dian treachery.
, 1889-02-23
A New Uniform Division.

Special Dispatch to the Leader.
CARBON. Feb. 22.-The local Knights
Of Pythias will hold big celebration to-
morrow evening, on which occasion Car
bon division, No. 6, Uniform Rank, will
be instituted. T. o. Minta, who is chan
cellor commander of the lodge, will be
captain OF the newly organized division.
The division will be instituted by Lieut..
Col. Christmas, commander of the regi-
ment, and Surgeon General Barkwell and
Col. Thomas, aids on the major generals
staff. The division will have a member
ship of thirty.
, 1889-02-23
Personal POINTS.
n. B. Apple is in town.

N. B. Apple is in town.
I. B. Hicks is confined to his residence
with a severe cold.
J.. R. Whitehead, Jr., Of Chicago, is
visiting Cheyenne.
FL. Horton and l.. P. Williams of New
York are Inter Ocean guests.
DR.. Grimes, after three weeks of Sc
we're illness, is again able to be about.
j. d. Freeborn will leave for New
York to-day to undergo treatment for his
eyes.
Miss Annie Cavanaugh of Holyoke,
Colo, is visiting Cheyenne, the guest OF
Thos. Cahill and wife.
, 1889-02-23
MeteoroIogicaiIy Speaking.

OBsERvER's OFFICE, CHEYENNE, Feb.
22.-At s p. IN. last night the tempera
ture in Minnesota was l20 to 24o below
zero, Dakota IOo to l60 Ebelow, Iowa and
Montana lU0 below, Nebraska and East
ern Wyoming zero, Kansas A. above.
Snow fell during the day at Denver,
North Platte, Yankton, Fort Butord, La
Crosse, Fort Assinaboine, Chicago, Des
Moines, Rapid City, Davenport, Huron,
Helena and Fort Custer. Range of
temperature in Cheyenne from % below
to lac above zero. For to-day, light snow
followed by fair weather and stationary
temperature.
, 1889-02-23

Splitter & Co., of Toledo, o., and Bos-
ton have written here inquiring if any
Cheyenne bonds are in the market.
A. NJ. Da Costa Kansas City, agent
for the Pittsburg Bridge company would
be pleased to bid for viaduct work and ex-
presses a preference for city bonds as re-
Enumeration.
, 1889-02-23

John w. Hopper, formerly with ORA
per, Organ & Co, has opened a new
store first door north of Dyers hotel.
He will carry ON II regular
iobbing business in stoves, tin
ware, etc. Tin roofing and guttering a
speciality. All kind of Job work prompt.
ly attended to. Satisfaction guaranteed.
, 1889-02-23

For the Mardi Gras carnival to be held
at New Orleans March 4 the Union Pacific
in connection with the Denver, Texas &
TT. Worth railroad, offers round trip tick
cts at the low rate of $3.50. Tickets on
sale Feb. "a only.
, 1889-02-23

If a man consumes fifteen buckweat
cakes for breakfast; what time is it?
A man gives a boy ten cents; another
boy a nickle and a poor girl whom he
meets on the viaduct a dime; what time
-,
, 1889-02-23

For fine salt meats, pure kettle rem
dered lard, fresh ranch and creamery but
ter, preserves, marmalades %jellies, and bot
tied goods, go to Il. S. Johnston Il Bro.
3O5 Carey block.
, 1889-02-23
He VIII Re Il PnIrinI.
morning,

There was yesterday born to the vile
of Valentine Portz, the shoemaker at S.
Bon's, a bouncing boy baby. Portz was
the happiest man in town and says the
child is sure to be a second George Wash
ington.
, 1889-02-23

/ am closing out the entire stock Of
clothing, furnishing goods, hats, and
other goods usually kept in such stores at
less than Eastern cost. i. r. Bresnahen
at [. Greentree's old stand.
, 1889-02-23
To Avoid the bridge.
[Boom9rang.l

Our Sherman correspondent states that
the rumor is prevalent in that vicinity
that the Union Pacific is contemplating
changing It's route at Dale creek in order
to avoid going over the high bridge. Sur
veyors have now been at work there for
nearly two weeks.
, 1889-02-23

Tle largest stock OF fine brandies, old
whiskies, choice hqueurs and superfne
cigars at George Masten's well known
house, corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
, 1889-02-23
UNION PACIFIC CHANGES.


Mr.. Cumming says that there is not
the slightest foundation for the rumor
that he is to leave the Union Pacific and
accept a position with the Oregon Rail
wayland Navigation company.
The Office of assistant superintendent
of the Wyoming division has been abol-
ished and r. w. Baxter, the incumbent,
has requested an immediate release.
1t is believed that Mr.. Baxter will be
gwen another good position on the sys-
tenn ashe is considered a very useful and
competent man. Mr.. Barr will hereaf-
ter manage the entire Wyoming division
from this poiut. The added territory re-
lin 1ished by Mr.. Baxter is the line from
Gloen River to Ogden, a distance of 1855
miles. Some railway men insist that an
assistant superintendent is indispensable
on the Wyoming division.
TO RESUME DOUBLE SERVICE.
Some time before March 10 the Union
Pacific will resume its double train service
between Cheyenne and Ogden and Chey-
enne and Denver.
The present system is entirely made
quate for the handling of the traffic.
Yesterday the west bound train was in
two sections including two mail, one sup
ply, three express and baggage cars, two
coaches, three sleepers and seven emf
grant cars, a total of eighteen, with 2Sl
passengers. All were heavily loaded and
it required an effort to make schedule
time. Of course this Is unsatisfactory
both to the company and its patrons.
Hence the return to the double service.
CAR THIEVES.
Within the past three or four weeks a
number of freight cars have been robbed
between this place and Kansas City. De-
t~ectives are after the thieves.
NOTES.
Superintendent Barr and Trainmaster
Green returned from the west yesterday.
p. Wilson Corbett, private secretary to
Mr.. Cumming has been seriously i'll at
Salt Lake.
The fast freight business is increasing
rapidly.
, 1889-02-23

The best salve in the world tor cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
eorns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by DR.. w. N. Hunt.
, 1889-02-23
Court.

Corey VS.. Corey; pending.
Brown VS.. Roy; pending.
Court adjourned to $50 o'clock this
morning
, 1889-02-23

Fresh oysters received daily at the
Saddle Rock.
, 1889-02-23

For good hack service call telephone No, 9.
, 1889-02-23
WANTED.

WANTED-Young man desires good
w furnished room in centrally located
residence. Apply this office.
, 1889-02-23
TO BE CLOSED TONIGHT
All Shop Details Will be Arranged
This Evening.
Mr.. Cumming Says He Will MOI
Leave the Union Pacific.
Double Train Service West and
South to be Resumed.

Assistant Manager G.. NJ. Cumming
arrived from the West yesterday morning
and spent several hours in consultation
with Mayor Riner and prominent citizens.
To a LEADER representative Mr.. Cumming
said that he was here on business con-
nected with the new shops and would re-
main until this evening or sometime to-
morrow. The gentleman did not wish to
talk shop, but remarked that everything
would probably be settled before his de-
parture.
The Omaha Bee says that Chief Engi-
neer Bogue is en- route to Cheyenne to
prepare the shop profiles. The same
paper announces a large appropriation has
been made for the purpose OF commenc
ing work on the Cheyenne shops at once.
There will be a special meeting of the
city council this evening, when the shop
deal will in all probability be finally closed.
In this event work must prior
to March "a. The company has learned
that it requires for shop uses a little more
OF Twelfth street and in consideration of
the grant will restore all OF Fifteenth street
to the public, making it one of the thor
oughfares of the city. Several other de
tails will be arranged this evening.
One most gratifying result will attend
the closing of the shop deal this evening,
The sroakers will be silenced forever if
anything will silence them. The boom,
which has lulled for the past seven or
eight days, will be with us again and
property will change hands rapidly for an
indefinite period. Richard is himself
apain.
, 1889-02-23
CLAIMS at the Saddle Rock.

For fine watch repairing.
David Miller, Idelman Block.
, 1889-02-23

Fresh smelts always on hand at the
Saddle Rock.
, 1889-02-23

stor1ca1 Dept; Cheyenne, Hyo,
, 1889-02-23
Advice TO VI

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup should
always be used for children tecthIng. 1t
soothes the child, ~softens the gums, allays
the pain, cures wind collie and is the best
remedy for diarrhea. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-30
BEFORE THE JUSTICE.
some of the Case. Heard in the Police
Court Nestei Gay.

The docket in the Police Court yester-
dav covered four pages Of fOolscap paper,
hut most Of the cases were of trl1lng
character.
Matte Mary Ann. colored female, was
CHARGED with stealing %l.02 in currency
from Eliza Thomas. another colorcd wo-
man. Matte and Eliza occupy the same
apartments. ana the evidence went to show
that the latter very careles@ly left her port
mannaie lying on the table and LETT the
room, and during Ler absence Mary took
possession Of the cash and put the purse IN
the washtub Thirty DAYS IN jail was jus
tice CrUtchGeld's judgment.
Emmanuel LOWS tcOlored) was caught
with seven chickens in his possession
which the officers thought 10 have been
stolen and he was brought before the bar
Ii was proven that the fowls in question
were distracted from the cart of "A market
man during his absence. Lewis was sent
down for ninety days.
Philip Ellis and Gittman Lewis, two
colored youths. were arrested by Sergeant
VomiinsOn with three brass bOXcs--evl-
IDENTIFY the property of the Chesapeake and
Ohio RAILWAY COmpany-in heir posses
sion. Their case was continued until Tues
day July 81.
William Spindle (colored), charged with
stealing pair of shoes, the property OF r..
Meyer. Continued until Wednesday. SPIN
de was also charged jointly with Charles
Henry Harris with stealing one SUIT OF
clothes. the property of some person UNI
known. This case was continued until
Tuesday.
Anderson Shelton (colored), charged with
trespassing on the premises of Il. Winfree
and creating a disturbance. Security re-
CURED for thirty days in the sum of 500.
Susan Agee and Phoebe Agee (colored)
were fined $3.50 and costs each for assault
ing and beating Mary jefferson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-30

Preparations TO Attend the semi-Centen-
NAL Celebration.

A meeting of the Richmond branch of
the virginia Military Institute Association
was held in the rooms of the Chamber OF
Commerce Yesterday cvening-Prcsident
William f. Cutshaw in the chair.
IL was reported that n considerable
amount IF money had been subscribed to
meet the expenses of the celebration and a
programme arranged, including July 20
and An. likely to be OF great interest 10 all
CID cadets aud TO the general public. Ii -
expected that 500 or coo alumni viii be
prt sent. Of those Richmond viii certainly
send from 30 TO 80. Some Of these VIII
leave here on the 1st and Others on the I'd.
Sloepers VIII run over the Richmond and
Alleshany railroad from Richmond to Lex
ingtOh.
At the general meeting Of the alumni to
be held at Lexington measures Will proba-
bly be taken which, il * hoped. Will secure
for tho alumni in the future larger repre-
sentation in the Board Of Visitors of the
institute. A scheme will also be set on
foot which. it Is hoped will result IN the
removal Of the remains OF Stonewall Jack
son 10 the institute grounds and the erec-
ton Of am0numeut there 10 him and 70 the
cadets and ex-cadets who fell in the late
war. Mrs. Jackson has not yet been ap-,
proached upon Che subject OF the removal
of the body az her husband, but 1t VIII, OF
course. DC u'tt 'NfT1 vbt"ih ANi NHii'0'A"
before II can be do
Colonel Crtshnw al 10 the meeting
Yesterday evenings COPY Of letter which,
by its order previously given, he had
written 10 Mrs. jackson inviting her to be
present ~ IN honored guest ut the semi
centennial. and her reply thereto. Mrs.
Jacks3ns letter wac dated at Rhlnehardt.
N. c.. aud PEACEFULLY Acknowledged the in
vitation which Colonel Cutslmw had III
handsome terms extended. She said that
il was the fourth such invitation she had
received. hut owing to her recent hereaye-
ment the death Of her father she was
compelled 70 decline one and all.
Tie meeting was advised that the local
committee at Lexington VIII nave very
complete arrangements for quartcrine 9nd
entertaining the alumni, and good time
is counted on. Nauy OF the Bichmondcr5
will carry lady members Of their families,
and our girls viii appear III considerable
numbers at the ball.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-30

sonorous echo, too, seems TO linger and
fill YOU, when the man, bowed down
by his effort, has crept away. Y y faint
uTaisc Of him to call him Grand Old Man,
or the q. o. NJ, as it is more familiary
phrased.
From London we went back to Poris-to
the Exposition.
PARIS rxPosITToS.
The Exposition is n marvel. despite the
fact that many countries. notably Germa-
nv, has held aloof from it, and IS proud
testimonial 10 the genius and indoiatiSaole
industry Of the French people.
was unfortunate IL not meeting many
Richmondors abroad. When at last iuot
n few of them in London hac.cd them.
every one cf them. These were William
III. Jones. his wife and daughter, o. tnis
city. and Tom Page and his brother The
two latter / met on Derby day. Tom Page
was having good timc, being dOmesticated
with Mr.. O'ConnOr (Whose wife Is his rela-
tive. an Irish member of Parliament
and London editor. Through Mr.. OCon-
nor he had been largely Introduced to the
British public. and mad had IN opportunity
of reading Mars Chan with that az
ceptabiity which Is the inevitable result
of an 'opportunitv. lie was IN receipt of
many social invitations and was about 70
accept one 10 Mr.. Parnells country seat.
LIBERAL CLUB.
I must not omit 70 add that while in
London became, 80 my great pleasure and
comfort, a member of the National Liberal
Club. finding my nomination thereto in q
member Of the Local Government Board
(civil service rules have influence therel
and four members of Parliament. Old
Billy. as they call him (Sir. GladstOne), Is
one of my fellOw-members.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-30
VIRGINIA. HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Meeting Of tho 7sxeeutive COMMITTEES Held
Yesterday.

A meeting Of the Executive Committee
of the Virginia Historical Society WAS neiu
yesterday in the rooms OF the society IN
the INSTRUMENTATION house.
Present Messrs. Barney Gin the chair.
Cottreil. Brooke, Brock, and Barksdale, re-
cording secretary.
MANY oifts-books, relics etc.--were re-
ported. among the latter, from Virginius
Newton, Esq. Richmond. W.. medal IN
silver nearly three inches in diameter voted
ISeutepant John y. Nicolson, United states
navy. of tho Peacock, for gallantTy IN tlc
enoaremcut OF that vessel with the British
shin Eperyin, March %. 1914, this n1edai
being.a copy Of the gold medal voted Cap
tain subsequently Commocorel LEWIS
Warrington, who commauded tne Iea
cock: from 4. b. Treibu. Esq, Charlottes-
vile. Va, several old docuInents--a con-
veyance Fl om Joist Hite, the valley pa
tentee. of land in Orange county. va, 70
Lewis Thomas. dated March 10, 1889.
and used in a suit against Thomas, Lord
Fairfax, who claimed the land under MS
proprietary grant; legal petition from VII
liam Alexander for relief as surety 2
copy teste by Valentine Peyton, clerk OF
Stafford county Va, dated November H.
1851.
The following gentlemen were elected
members Of the society:
Life-Hon. p. G. Brooks, Boston, Mass.
Corresponding X. X. Hoes. chap;
lain United States navy, No. 1863 West-End
avenue New York city; Franklin q. Adams,
II. d.. Topeka. Kan.
Annual-Professor Richard Heath Dab
ney, Bloomington. Ind; W. b.. Taylo
ESQ. g. Bate street, Norfolk, Va. DR..
Charles W. Kent, University Of Tennessee,
Knoxville. Tenn. DR.. John +. Brsnsford,
Bon Air, Chesterfield county, Va. James
Aston Cabell. Richmond, Va.
The following resolutions, offered by
Mr.. Henry. were adopted;
The death of Colonel Henry Coalter
Cabel on the 3lst Of January last having
been announced:
Resolred. That this committee would re-
cord their sincere sorrow at the loss of one
who has for so many years been among It's
most active and useful members. or his
toric lineage. Colonel Cabell took an intelh-
gent interest in everything relating to the
history of his State. aud by his integrity,
his learning and ability as man, and his
gallantry as a soldier he adorned the
honOred name he bore. BY his death the
State has lost worthy citizen and TINS
society q valued member.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-30
CITY COUNCIL TOMORROW EVENING.
Many Matters of Importance to BE Acted
I,ncn.

The events of tomorrow evening at the
Council chamber will be interesting.
The meeting Will likely extend far into
the night.
A large number Of visitors will doubtless
be on hand.
The two branches will meet in joint Sos
sion at 6 O'Clock TO elect a Fire Commits
siouer from Madison Ward ~ succeed Mr..
John $. Harwood: also a Police Comnis-
sioner to succeed Mr.. l.. G. figg, from Jei-
ferson Ward.
over the former Office there isl decidedly
warm contest The BoaId of Public IN
teres:s have nominated Messrs Charles +.
Tavlor, John Bowers. and John >. Elicit.
Over the police commissionership there
is not likely 20 be much Of contest. The
nominees for tins position are Iessrs.
Figg. +. l.. Galloway, and Richard
Adam, Jr.
The Common Council will meet in it's
monthly session at o'clock. The most
interesting matter 10 be disposed of Is tine
resolution providing for an exchange q
the Clark-Sprlng property for land owned
by Major James II. DOoley adjoining the
Reservoir Park.
A good deal Of objection is urged against
this exchange, rs il will necessitate the re-
moval of the smallpox dead from the land
now owned 10y the city.
Mr.. Christian. chairman of the Health
Committee, is leading the fight against The
removal of the bodies.
The Committee on Grounds and Build
ings recommended the exchange with but
one dissenting yote-Mr. Christian.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-30
TAINTED ON THE STREET.
Sudden Illness of Mr.. Henry EXall Yester-
day Afternoon.

Mr.. Henry Exall was overcome by heat
and tainted on the street yesterday after
noon.
he left his house, at the southwest corner
Of Eighth and Marshall streets. to 60 down
To the Office of the Virginia state Insurance
Companv % attend The session of the
Board of Directors of the Hollywood ceme-
tory.
store. on Broad street, he became very
week and was noticed to tOtter. He was
caught by gentleman and tainted in the
latier's arms.
\ number of persons gathered around;
among them two or three physicians, and
Mr.. EXall revived as soon as restOratlyes
had been administered. A carriage was
procured and he WAS taken home.
Dr. j. ;. Wexford, the family physician,
was summoned. and attended his patient.
Last night Mr. Exall Was resting well.
His physician said he had only been over
come bv heat and cxertion. as be was not
feeling quite well when ne started to take
the walk. The Doctor did not fear any
thing serious.
Mr.. Exall is in his seventy-seyenth year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-30
POSTMASTER AND COLLECTOR.
Two Offices About Which the Republicans
Feel Great Interest

The appointment of postmaster for Rich
mond is not expected Immediately.
Those who speak with alleged positive
knowledge aver that Judge Waddill has
not yet declared his preference, and that
until this Is done the President will not
act
Very few people claim to know anything
about the matter. but among these il is
believed that whomsoever the Little Gene
raj and Mr. Waldil Jointly recommend
will receive the appointment. TO be sure
this view treats Mr.. John $. Wise and
trends with small consideration, but the
President in bcstowing the valuable offices
in this States does not seem to have de-
ferred 70 any large degree to the wishes of
the Ants
The appointment of Collector of Internal
Revenue for this district is daily expected,
and il $ tine wish. if not the demand. of
3lahona thct AIS friend, Asa Rogers. 81 all
be rein .tated. In that case the headquar-
tcrs OF The collector will be removed from
Richmond TO Petersburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-30

About 5 O'Clock yesterday morning, when
Mr.. John f. Burch was going from his
home. on Church Hill, to the First market,
where be Is engaged in the butcher bust
ness. a colored man. armed with two
knives, one in each hand, made g desperate
attack on him. He defended himself with
his umbrella until that weapon of warfare
WAS broken. and then he found safety in
retreat. The man then made toward, Main
street, and Mr. Burch got into a butcher
wagon, and, after getting an officer, went
in search of his assailant and found him
on Main street near Twentieth. Another
policeman was gotten from the station
house, and the two arrested the mad man,
who gave the name of JEFF. CanadaN lie
was before the Police Court Yesterday
morning and was committed 10 Jail 10
await the action Of a commission of lunacy.
Policemen Curl and Hecgan made the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-30
TWO SUDDEN DEATHS.
A colored Wan and Woman the victims.

Joscph Morse. married man, aged forty,
and n cooper by trade, died very suddenly ~
his home, No. north Twenty ninth street;
Yesterday morning. He had been quite Ill
and had gotten up early and Walked to
coopcr-shop. Tor which imprudence upon
his return his wife was demonstrating with
him, when he fell ont Of his char and
shortly afterwards died. Coroner TAYLOR
viewed the body. and from all that he could
learn death was probably due to heart-dis-
ease.
Hannah Mosby, q widow. aged ffty-hve,
living at 315 north Jefferson street, died,
very suddenly at 1880 yesterday afternoon.
She was unwell and was upstairs in her
room when she was heard 10 scream, and
was soon afterwards found in dying con-
dition. The Coroner thought death was
due to congestion OF thelungs, complicated
with heart-disease.