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, 1891-08-28

A man with one of the most curious
~propensities lives in Shelton, Conn. He
has acquired IN appetite for live bull
frogs, and swallows them with thes same
ease he would swallow the most dainty
morsel that ever was cooked. The mans
name is John Stowe, and he is employed
by Austin Harris. Stowe has been a
resident of Shelton only a few years, but
1t was not until recently that his appe-
tite for bullfrogs became known. One
day within a week he laid a wager that
he could swallow a frog alive, and was
at once taken up.
Wednesday the test was made on a bet
of one dollar, five parties being present
The first II hat was brought to him
was too large to work down his throat,
and he selected one from a creek on the
Harris farm small enough to go down.
He placed the frog head first in his
mouth, showed the remainder in with
his fingers, and in an instant the Rmphi-
biousa animal vas out of sight and prob
ably jumping around his stomach. The
story of the feat at once spread, and
within a few days there were a number of
doubling Thomases who, notwithstand-
ing the undoubted integrity of the many
witnesses, did not believe that Stowe
could swallow a live frog of their selec-
ton.
Stowe was willing to try the thing
again, and winking, so to speak, to his
friend, took another bet and appointed
the day. On Monday the second frog
was swallowed, and the witnesses pres
ent were again astounded. Stowe is
ready at any time to swallow a frog on
a bet, and as frogs are numerous at pres
ent he scoops in lots of dollars from
workmen with whom he comes in con
tact. He says he does not feel any bad
effect, as they are dead shortly after
landing in the stomach. The food, he
says, is excellent, and people eat much
worse things every day. They are just
as good as live oysters or live CLANS, or
even live scallops. Baltimore Sur.
, 1891-08-28
WORKING WITH THE CIRCUS.
A Former Cheyenne Man Shown Up IN
Denver and Omaha.

John o. Talbot, at one time a too well
known resident OF this city, is receiving
some gratuitous advertising by the Denver
papers. Talbot ~futters along with the
McMahon circus and is suspected BY the
police OF Omaha and Denver of being one
OF the boys who put in coarse work"
with the unsophisticated who are usually
on hand on circus day. At Omaha, so
strong were these suspicious, that Talbot
and Il party FAMED Barnum were arrested
and spent a night IN jail. By paying $40
and costs the men we're discharged in
Omaha and took the first train for Denver
arriving with the circus. Letters found
on Talbot's person indicate that ne works
the circus confidence game which is ex-
planned this way: The con" man buys
10 many tickets from the showmen at the
rate. He then goes outside the
As a rule he charges twenty-five
more than the regular tickets cost,
and when a chance presents itself he
'fimfiams" the purchaser out of hIs
by the short change racket. For
his privilege the con" man pays the
people half what he makes by
selling the tickets at an increased rate.
, 1891-08-28

b. A. Fart OF Fort Laramie, is at the
Inter Ocean.
Miss Alice Hebard returned Yesterday
from a visit East.
Inspector General Medium has returned
from the Laramie encampment.
+. B. Gibbs, foreman of the round
house at North Platte, is in the city.
Mrs. j. G. Pratt, who has been in
Denver several lays returned yesterday.
Mrs. II. L. Anderson returned yester-
day from the west. Mr.. Anderson is ex
pected home today.
Gen. Sitter left foT Denver vesterlly
on a business trip. lie returns today and
goes at once to Rawlins.
+. +. Daggett, the brother Of VIM.
Daggett, who died in the Union Pacific
hospital at Denver, is in the city.
Chief Clerk Nichols of the mail service
has returned from an extended TIP view
ing the railway mail system in Idaho.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stillman, with their
guests, Miss Glenn and Miss Nellie Xeh-
rung of St. Louis and Miss Gena Still
man. have returned from a very pleasant
camp at Silver Crown.
Abe ldelman has returned from an ex-
tended business trip through Colorado
and Nebraska. He says that the Ne
braska crops are excellent, and the farm
ers are correspoudinely happy.
The Rawlins Journal says: Rev. Fred
Selick will go to Couer d'Alene City,
Idaho. where he takes charge of St.
Luke's mission. His successor in this
parish is Rev. Z. Fl. Parnell, a cousin of
the great Irish home ruler.
, 1891-08-28

These springs are randy becoming IA
nous on account of the wonderful cura-
tive properties of the waters, and the
many marvellous cures which have been
effected by the thermal baths.
The town and springs are delightfully."-
situated IN a picturesque valley in the
Black Hills country, Astounding in beau
tiiul scenic effects and at an altitude of
3,400 feet above the sea level; thus insur-
ing a pure atmosphere and exhilaratIng
climate, absolutely free from malaria.
Under the enterprising and progressive
management of the Hot Springs company
many desirable improvements nave been
made; among the number the erection Of
a commodious bath house fitted up with
all modern conveniences for the comfort
of guests. New hotels have been built
and comfortably furnished throughout,
conducted in first-class style and at rca-
sonable rates. Those who prefer stopping
at a private house will find many board
ing places where good accommodations
are furnished, and at moderate prices.
The superior daily service now afforded
by the Burlington route to Hot Springs,
with through sleeping car accommoda-
tions from Omaha, lincoln, Aurora and
Grand Island, makes the trip an easy and
enjoyable one; ard for the benefit Of all
who desire to test the efficacy Of the
waters, round trip tickets at reduced rates,
good for ninety DAYS, are now on sale at
all offices OF the Burlington route.
For pamphlet, descriptive of the
springs. and full information at to rates,
time, etc, apply to any agent of the com,
pany, or to }. FRANCIS,
Gen'l Pass'r & Ticket Agt., Omaha,
Neb.
, 1891-08-28
TOW N TALK.
Gossipy Little Paragraphs Picked UT
Throughout the CITY.

Oysters in every style at Gcrmauia hall.
George L. Beard has sold his fast black
mare to e. w. Riner.
Il. L. Neptune was yesterday appointed
adminlstrator of the estate of VIM. Dag
get.
Judge Lee yesterday gave Geo. o.
Bean e sentence of thirty days in jail for
stealing a pair OF blankets.
The Rawlins Journal says Bishop Tai
bot has informed his Rawlins friends that
he will decline the offer OF the Georgia
bishopric.
Word has been received Of the death Of
Harry Dane about two weeks ago at
Butte, Mont. Mr.. Dane will be remem-
bered here as the stenoVrapher in the land
office during Mr.. Wilson's regime.
Handsomely furnished rooms at the
Whitcomb house aud Whitcomb house
annex Castle Darc). Best dining room
in the city. Corner of Ferguson and
Twentieth streets. Charges moderate.
One Of the Douglas visitors was cs-
pecially well pleased with their entertain
ment here. He remarked that he never
knew there was as much to be seen in
Wyoming as was shown IN Cheyenne"
Twelve bids were made yesterday for
some repair work to be done at Fort Rus
sell. NJ. p. keeie got the contract on
ten of them and Frank Wilson two The
total amount of work amounts to about
$4,000.
Prof. w. II. Butuer, who has been en-
gagged to assist in the work OF the Wyo
ming Normal and Business College, ar
rived in the city yesterday. Prof. Bittuer
is a graduate Of the Indiana state normal
school and a teacher of several years ex-
perience. He will add much strength to
the faculty of the school.
, 1891-08-28

SAN Francisco, Aug. GA double
loaded article in this weeks issue of the
Weekly Argus, contains the following sig
~nificant paragraph: I'VE think if the
Republican leaders will scrutinIze the list
OF those statesmen who are not without
reproach they will not find the list a very
large one. In fact, of men living at the
present m we fail to see why that
list should not be narrowed down to one,
the senior senator from California, Hon.
Leland Stanford"
the Argus is generally credited with
being Senator Stantord's personal organ,
so that it would seem that the senator's
presidential boom had been formally
launched. The Argus claims that Sena,
tor Stanford is tronge than his party,
and states that in the first place Mr.
Stanford would command the votes of all
the delegates from all the Pacific states,
no small matter in itself. In the next
place the state of New York could not do
less than honor that one of her sons who
has distinguished himself more than any
other now living who could be named. In
the third place the Farmers Alliance
movement. which will undoubtedly make
itself powerfully felt in the coming cam
naIgn, knows that Mr.. Stanford is its
friend and ally in all matters conducting to
the good of the agricultural community.
A combination of these three powerful
political factors would sweep all opposi-
ton before 1t and make Mr.. Stanford
nomination for the presidency a political
necessity.
, 1891-08-28
An Amusing State of AnaIrs.

A novel boycott is reported from Ten
vile, a village in Georgia. 1t came
about in this way: Some days ago n
young beau bosted that he could call on
any girl in town at will, they were all so
anxious for his company. The nex
evening he was informed by u young
lady whose company he had solicited
that she had a previous engagement.
She appeared at the entertainment that
evening with a fourteen-year-old boy.
In some way the rejected beau gained
the sympathy of the young men of the
town, while the young lady's pluck was
Endorsed by those of her own sex.
The young men held n meeting and
resolved to discontinue all calls on girls
of their acquaintance. Not to be out
done, the gills called a meeting and de-
cided to scratch the names of the boy
cotters off their visiting lists. The re-
suit is that young men from the neigh
boring towns are becoming favorites
with the Tenville girls, while the natives
are sitting around under the shade trees
plotting revenge.-Exchange.
, 1891-08-28
FREEDOM OF THE CITY
Douglas Visitors Shown the S's"'S
of the Town.
The Shops, Fort Russell and Other
Attractions Visited.
a nress Drill and Ball Closes the
Festivities.

The members of the Douglas militia
were royalty entertained yesterday by the
citizens of the town. The programme
was carried out and the visitors expressed
themselves as well pleased. The shops to
them were a revelation and the watching
OF the accurate work of the machines and
the lifting of engines by the electric crane
proved 4 source OF interest sufficiently
strong to detaIn the most Of them at the
shops during the morning.
Alter dinner the carriages assembled at
the armorY to drive the visitors over the
city. The band in the big wagon from
Newmau's barn led the procession and
played a number of selections at various
places.
The visit to Fort Russell and to the
fair grounds ended the afternoon enter
tainment. The Douglas people are very
much impressed with the city and *
pressed themselves as much surprised
and delighted at its size and importance.
The encampment has had the effect of
enabling people from various parts of the
state to become acquainted and will do
mu,h to cause cor6ia! relations to con-
tinue between widely separated localities.
The Laramie people did all that was pos
sibie to make the visitors to the encamp-
ment enjoy their stay and Cheyenne has
not allowed itself to be outdone in bospi-
tality.
Tie closing festivities of the visit Of
company f were held last evening at
Keefe hall and consisted of a dress drill
and hop.
Capt. Wilkes commanded at the drill.
The extraordinary amount OF military
work performed recently by the boys
made drilling somewhat of a hardship and
the company, while doing fairly well, did
not acquit itself as well as on some for
mer occasions. TIE drill was witnessed
by n large number of visitors.
Following the drill dancing was COM
menced and was continued without in
%terruption until midnight. Early in the
evening the floor was uncomfortably
crowded with dancers. but later on the
crowd thinned out and dancing was a
pleasure. The party was attended by g
number OF staff officers OF the regiment,
among them being Col. Richards. Gems.
Baird, Meldrum, Kabis. Sitter and
Barkwell. Drum Major Corroa was q
feature OF the evening and attracted uni
versal attention and admiration by the
graceful manner in which he slid through
the may measures of the dance.
When the party broke up and the final
goodbyes to the Douglas boys, who leave
for home early this morning. were said.
every one seemed glad hat the brief ex-
perience Of military life was ending so
pleasantly. The Douglas boys were es-
p~ccially pleased with the hospitality
shown them by their Cheyenne hosts and
declare their visit will always be remem-
bered by them with pleasure.
, 1891-08-28

The st, Paul Dispatch will soon issue
its annual souvenir edition. Among
ether things will be included many ar
-tic!es from papers published BY delegates
to the national editorial convention re
Gently held in that city. Thus the won
dcrful city of st. Paul will b. show to
the world as it impressed itself upon the
visiting editors who AVE no interest in
the city except that inspired by courtesy
and hospitality. The edition will cost
over Sc 600.
, 1891-08-28

An answe was yesterday received from
the Cleveland authorities saying that the
" Cinnamon arrested by Officer Nowlan
are wanted in that city for grand larceny.
The officers from the East will be here as
soon as possible.
The Cinnamon who Is wanted carried a
six shooter and wanted to use it when he
was arrested. He probably IL wanted for
stealing iewelry as a pawn ticket for some
iewelry together with a new heavy gold
ring was found on his person. He had a
roll of bills in his pocket that to Nowlan
seemed to contain thousands of dollars.
but when examined 1t was found to be
composed of one and two dollar bills
amounting in all to sec.
The Cinnamon are undoubtedly ;oughs.
One of them, Lou Kin, has served a long
term in the house of correction.
, 1891-08-28


Although Rabelais gives a humorous
account of a game of chess played with
living pieces, and on the continent and
in India the quaint spectacle has been
from time to time repeated, often with
great splendor, representations of the
hnd have been rare until recently in
England, the show given under the aus
pices of Lord Brassey at Hastings hay
ing been the latest example.
At Hengler's cirque a tournament OF
this kind was given under distinguished
management on behalf of the Women's
Help society. Two pretty games were
played by Mr.. Moresby Chimney and
the Hon. Everard Fielding, the red king
and queen being the Hon. William Ash
burnham and Miss L. Cotterell, and the
rival monarchs Mr.. R. S. Ogilvie-Grant
and the Hon. Mrs. Skefington-Smyth.
The bishops were all ladies, Miss Ram,
Miss Hilda Stewart, Lady Berth Wit
braham and Miss Tayler; while rocks
and knights were represented by Mrs.
Godfrey Samuelson, Mr.. G. ]. Hawker,
Mr.. d. b. Mclean, Mrs. Heath, Mrs.
Charles Thyme, Mr.. Basil Levett, Baron
o Roemer and Mrs. Moresby Chin
merry.
The contest was drawn, red and white
each winning a game. Very charming
was the general effect, owing to the
splendor of the dresses and the dexterity
with which the were exc
cuted, the dainty little pawns getting
unstinted applause. An excellent anna
teur orchestra, conducted by Mr.. Yorke
Trotter, contributed not a little to the
success of the observation-disclosures
Telegraph.
, 1891-08-28

The circus day experiences of Chevenne
are not TO be repeated in Salt Lake city if
watchfulness and precautions on the part
of the city marshal and police force OF
that city can prevent it The following
letter was received yesterday by the
mayor from Salt Lake city:
DEAR SIR:-Wil you kindly drop me a
line to verify or refute the reports in re-
gard to the Forepaugh show. They ex-
pect to show here and if their treatment
OF your city is as report has it, we do not
want them here. Pardon me the annoy
ance or trouble this may cause you, but il
is a matter of interest to Salt Lake.
Yours respectfully, j. NJ. YOUNG,
City Marshal.
Mr.. Young seems to have the right
idea in regard to his duties and knows
how to protect his town.
, 1891-08-28
ne World Enriched.

The facilities of the present day for IL
reduction of everything that will cot
.Icc to the material welfare and comic,
If mankind are Glmost unlimited auf
:hcn Syrup of Figs was first produced
lie world was enriched with the O II,
perfect laxative known, as it is the onl,
remedy which is truly pleasing and re
freshing to The taste and prompt and
eFectual to cleanse the system gently in
the Spring time or, in fact, at any time
and tie better it is known the more pop
ular il becomes.
, 1891-08-28

A freight train on the D. p. coming
into Cheyenne yesterday met with a slight
accident about three mills south of the
yards. The journal of one OF the axles of
a car burnt out and let the trucks down on
tie track. The accident knocked the
trucks out from under two cars. The
wrecking train was sent down and placing
a pair OF wheels in the place of the
damaged ones soon had the track clear.
, 1891-08-28

Some years ago Ayers Cherry Pee
toral cured me OF asthma after the best
medical skill had failed to give me relief.
A few weeks since, being again troubled
with the disease, | was promptly relieved
by the same remedy II. S. Hasslcr,
editor Argus, Table Rock, Nebr.
, 1891-08-28

hay that the experiments be postponed a
week or so until the having season is over,
it is probable the first test will be tried on
Monday. Melbourne can regulate the
amount of rainfall and the first shower
will probably not be a heavy one.
, 1891-08-28
"a Turkish Bath.,,

The Des Moiues, Ia, Register says:
Those who INDUCED IN A Turkish Bath
at the opera house last evening came
away perspiring with amusement. 1t was
a splendid company and they gave au
entertainment that captlvated all. Miss
Heath is a host in every part. The play
will be seen at the opera house Sept. 3.
, 1891-08-28

Know yo%urroute before you commence
your journey.
Have as much money as possible. but
keep little of it sight.
Read your ticket carefully; it may be
your guide.
Avoid useless questions and others
will usually be answered politely.
BE on time; trains and boats wait for
no II
Keep your eyes and ears open. Guard
against p~ickpockets.
If you have not your ticket ready to
show at the gate don't get illustrated.
Slip aside and look for it calmly-it
saves time.
If you have several parcels put them
all into n strap. They are easier to
carry.
Don't stand so as to obstruct the way
of others while saying goodby to your
friends. New York World.
, 1891-08-28
LIST

FIR. Carr. IeaUes on the
first of September. and
from nOsC until that time
zoe sUtH sell anything s,s Osx,.
anerch ami tailoring de-
parfsa e1st at almost anu
price. IL is the last and
greatest chance TO get q
nice SHn or pair of pants
cheap. Look at once sf you
aUaht clothes.
IL. Helm n.
Subscribe for the Leader.
, 1891-08-28

The system is rendered malaria proof
when the blood is kept pure and vigorous
by the use Of Ayers Sarsaparilla. At
this season all should have this admirable
preparation at hand. Malarlal poison is
harmless when Ayers Sarsaparilla is
used.
, 1891-08-28

III the Stock Exchange,
StGkeenth street, yOH nUiH
afsCaHs find Leanp's 81.
Louis beer on draHght.
, 1891-08-28

Miss Julia King completely captured
the audience by her clever impersonations
and rendering of difficult selections -
East Weymouth Gazette, May |, 81.
, 1891-08-28
Born.

A daughter was born yesterday morn
ing to Mr.. and Mrs. N. r. DAVIS. Both
mother and child are doing nicely.
, 1891-08-28

Full line of school books at Cheyenne
depot, opposite post office.
, 1891-08-28

Only 300 tickets to be sold for Miss
Julia Kings recital Sept. l. Secure
them at once.
, 1891-08-28

A scholarship in the Wyoming Normal
and Business College is a safe and pay ing
investment
, 1891-08-28

The besE beer is Lenap's.
You sCtU find d. on
dt'HHght at the Stock Er-
change ora SiGtetnfh street,
, 1891-08-28

Miss julia King, assisted by Cheyenne's
finest musical talent at the Presbyterian
church Sept. /.
, 1891-08-28

DEATH FROM KIDNEY DISEASE
Is the unfortunate and untlmely ending
of thousands of the American people
annually. Oregon Kidney Tea o. X. IT,
is guaranteed TO cure all forms OF kidney
troubles. Take it in time.
, 1891-08-28

One point well driven home, is worth a
dozen half hearted statements. | do
business on business principles and, when
| sell a pair of shoes, it is as good a pair
as can be manufactured for the money.
The moment you put your feet into them
you II begin to get satisfaction out OF
them. | manage my affairs so that a
minimum margin of profit satisfies me
and | don't make one customer pay the
bad debts of another. You may easily
fare worse if you go any further, but you
cant fare any better no matter how far
you go.
Headquarters for boots. shoes, leather
and findings in any quantity.
, 1891-08-28

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, 1891-08-28

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, 1891-08-28
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BENTON, La. THURSDAY, DECEMBER g. 1891.

for this expedition, why didn't Won hire
more MeXicans?" queried Mark.
For the simple reason that six Mex-
leans are as good as a field full. If YOU
are going to run up against road agents,
the more you hire the more of the
gang you viii be likely to have along
with you to turn against you at the
critical moment. But it is not at all
llkely that we will be troubled, though
1t Is not beyond the range of possibil-
ity."
Nhen this cOnversati on was poinc
on, one of the Mexicans had been living
by the fire, rolled up in his naanta, ap-
parently asleep; but as soon as the
American turned into the tent for the
night, he unrolled himself and sneaked
off into the bushes.
The next morning, bright and early,
breakfast was served, the tent struck
and the journey resumed. Upon count
ing noses, it was discovered that there
as one missing and with it the Mex
lean whom it belonged to. The other
Mexicans disclaimed all knowledge of
his departure. Morgan did not fancy
| that incident, but Hank passed it off
by saying that the fellow had got home
sick and gone back home.
| When they made halt for a lunch
and short rest in the middle of the
day, Morgan and Mark took their rifles
and strolled off, intending to shoot
something. A short distance from
their companions they struck another
trail, and as they were looking up and
down the sound of an approaching
horse greeted their ears. Hastily con-
cealing themselves behind BOWLER,
they were surprised to see their miss.
ing Mexican ride up and pass along on
the trail
THAT chap is up to some mischief, y
said Morgan. We'd better get back to
the others and get out of this country
as soon as we can. I've heard that you
can't trust II greaser, and darn me if
don't begin to believe it.
When they unfolded their story tC
Hank he was as apprehensive as they
but thought the best to be done was &C
ahead and tackle whatever came.
'Confound fool, anyway growleC
Hank. when you catch me wander
ing about strange woodpile again yor
can hang me for hoss thief. Thi:
fooling about in a heather land IS al
right for some, but I'm no missionary.
The pack animals were loaded agair
and the party resumed the journey
not in the best of spirits, as can bt
imagined.
The afternoon had nearly waneC
without an incident, and the party wa
almost feeling secure from interrup
ton, when, as they were riding along