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, 1891-03-17

What might have been a serious fire
was stopped yesterday morning by the
prompt action OF the South Side fire com
pauy. The fire was in the oil house OF
the Union Pacific which is lust back Of
the boiler shop near the store house. The
basement was full OF oil while the upper
floor was used for storing waste. The
fire started near one of the windows and
bore evidences of i~ncendlary origin. The
house is closed during the night and not
allowed to be opened on any account and
was all right when the door was locked.
Some one evidently broke a pane of glass
in the window and set the waste on fire.
Fortunately the fire was discovered before
it spread to the oil and a general confa-
grafton was prevented. The damage was
about $50.
, 1891-03-17
Visiting the Soda Lakes.

The Wyoming Derrick contains an &C.
count of the visit of DR.. d. Harvey Att
field of London and Rees G. Wider to
the Natrona county soda lakes. They
are inspecting the property in the inter.
cts of the some London people who talk
OF buying the property. They speak in
the highest manner OF the quality and
quantity Of the body, but state that much
of the contents Of the lakes has been
ruined by sand that has been blown onto
the surface and become mixed with the
soda even to a considerable depth. How
ever, a considerable area in the center OF
the lakes is free from sand, and should the
other be removed and the lakes protected
from sand it would soon refill with pure
clear soda. We think that the sand does
not constitute much of an objection, and
on the whole the foreign visitors we're
much pleased.
They visited the Gill soda lakes,
twelve miles northeast of Casper, Tues
day, and speak very highly OF them.
Like everybody with a mineral turn o
mind who comes here, they could not
help but become interested 10 the other
minerals-oil, coal iron, gold, silver, etc
which exist here, and secured specimens
to carry with them.
, 1891-03-17
Suicide OF a


A suicide occurred in Bates Hole last
week, the principal being a woman.
Mrs. +. O'Mary, while her husband
and sons were absent some distance from
the house, proceeded to the cellar aud
committed suicide by hanging. The dis.
lance from the cellar floor to the floor
above was 50 short that the rash woman
had to assume a half kneellng posture III
order to tighten the moose sufficiently ia
cause strangulation. When the husband
and sons returned a search was instituted
for the missing woman and her l~ifeless
body found. She left no message and no
positive reason is known for the act. That
she must have been terribly bent upon
self destruction is evidenced By the posi-
ton she was compelled to assume in order
to accomplish her object.
The neighbors we're notified aud the re-
mains Inferred without the formality Of a
c%oroner's inquest.
, 1891-03-17

At a meeting OF the Laramie board of
trade specimens of coal were shown by
Prof. j. D. Conley, which had been
mined within ten miles of the city. The
Boomerang says of the ind: The speci-
mems which Mr.. Conley brought in were
of a slaty or shay character, although
the traces OF coal were distinct. Many
pieces from the mine we're quite fine
samples of coal. and Mr.. Simpson and
his brother. in law. Mr., Robinson, were
burning the coal exclusively. Prof. Con-
ley thinks that By starting on the level
ground a short distance from the loot of
the hill and sinking a shaft $50 feet deep
the vein will be struck again at a greater
depth aud a much finer quality of coal
found. The vein is four feet thick and
dips at an angle of thirty degrees. Coal has
been known to exist there a good many
years. Some day Laramie will be sup
piled with coal from some of the deposits
near the CITY.
, 1891-03-17
The Case Strongly stated.
TRnrk Gprfnus NFfn.u

1880
The CHEYENNE LEADER, with the en-
terprise conspicuously its own among
Wyoming's daily journals, published on
the eth inst the ext of the new land law
of the now defunct Republican congress,
so that the people of Wyoming can read
it and pass judgment upon it themselves.
Some of this state Republican organs en-
deayOr to find some consolation by wander.
ing aimlessly through the remotest re-
ces5es of its provisions, but the Wyoming
settlers and the rank and file of Wyo
ming sons look upon it as a monstrOslry.
In other words, it is a great scheme for
the big fishes to eat up the little ones, and
Carey aud Warren's happiness know no
bounds. Wyoming and the West have
asked for bread and have been given a
stone.
, 1891-03-17

One uf the most Wonderful freaks o.
nature the world has ever tSuDwui is now
attracting attention in st. PaUl. and
Spoaane Falls figures rs tine central fig
urp in the PHENOMENON. II is no less
than n horse that bears in its left eye a
perfect picture of tine waterfall Mt Spo-
k4aa Fails. The eye has been seen aud
cSamIned by hundreds of parsons, and
eI"aly compared 10y them wtn photo
graphs and other pirt0res Of tine falls,
and no one has yet failed to pronounce 1t
a correct picture.
in discussing tine matter with 4 rs
porter Mr. Diiilnam said.
"A4r. beliln sent the horse down to
, 1891-03-17
A Great Four-Year-oId.

Tony Corey, a boy Of 4-years of age,
has had a remarkable career. He has a
penchant for riding on street cars, wagons,
railway trains and in fact will try, any me
tnod of locomotiOn hat has a spice of dan
ger IN 1t, Last July he gained notorietv by
stealing a ride on the fast mail to Sher-
man. He has made the life OF the street
car drivers miserable by Jumping on and
on the cars while they were in motion.
Yesterday he clambered on a big stone
wagon and after riding a short distance
Tell of and rolled under the wheels. He
escaped death almost miraculously and
received only a few bruises. He was
Olueky enough to want TO climb on the
Wagon again.
, 1891-03-17
A PARTY.
ID. &. Rhodes Surprised at HIs
Home by IA Party of Friends.

Shortly after Mr.. D. c. Rhodes reached
home last evening at his usual dinner
hour he was somewhat surprised by the
appearance ofa number of his friends
attired in full dress who rendered him
hearty CONGRATULATIONS and extended him
many wishes for future health and pros
perity. Then it dawned upon Mr.. Rhodes
that it was his 3Srh birthday and his
surprise was comDleted when he with his
callers were invited, by Mrs. Rhodes, into
the dining room to partake ola birthday
dinner gotten up in honor OF the occasion.
The table was handsomely set with rich
china and silver. Around The center was
a circle of t~hirty-six lighted
wax caudles and at each end
OF the table was another, making
thirty-eIght in all. An immense punch
bowl filed with choice fruits, thirty-eiRht
of each kind, was the center piece within
the circle of lights. At each plate were
tavors of rose bouquets. The circle of
lights and the chandeliers were trimmed
and decorated with vines and flowers.
The guests we're G. W. Riner, ]. H.
LOOMS, Governor Barber, George Nor
gan, George Bissell, Geo. L Beard, j. II.
LOOMS aud A. r. Troxell, and for several
hours they did justice to an elaborate
menu of delicacies provided by Mr..
Rhodes.
The occasion was thoroughly enjoyed by
all ana will be remembered by Mr..
Rhodes and his visitors as a remarkably
pleasant event.
, 1891-03-17
POINTS

S. NJ. Downey is over IRON Laramie.
Ed S. White OF Casper is at the Dyer
house.
R. c. Butler went out to his ranch yes
terday.
Harry Farthing, the horseman, is in
the city.
VIM. Dolan is in from Egbert, staying
at the Inter Ocean.
Bradford Davidson came in from Iron
Mountain yesterday.
Ed Churchill ives taken i'll yesterday
with the German measles.
s. w. Green is over from Laramie,
staying at the Dyer house.
R. Il. Repnth, clerk of the supreme
court, returned Sunday from a trip to
Omaha and Denver.
Capt. j. NJ. Burnes Of the nth in-
iantry returned on Saturday from a trip
to Glenwood Springs, Colo.
, 1891-03-17

A letter was received yesterday by j.
r. Brennan from Robert W. Baxter,
late superintendent of the Wyoming
division of the Union Pacific, in which
the information was given that Mr., Bax.
ter has been appointed superintendent Of
all the Ohio divisions of the Baltimore
Il Ohio railroad, mis- appointment dating
from Sunday last. Bakers present
headquarters are at Newark, o., but
it is not known whether they will be
maintained there under the new order of
thInrs.
, 1891-03-17

There ARE men who have entered GER
tain occuDations-with the natural pur-
pose, 1t may be assumed, Of gaining the
means to lve-wheu they know that
such occupation is "a sure road to death
At an east Buffalo establishment which
manufacture sulphuric acid some of
the employees are mhaling the deadly
fumes of tine acid every working day in
the week. This inhalation, Of course. is
not instantly fatal, but there is but one
result. which is not long delayed. 1t is
related by a health official that the su-
p-erintendeut of another east Buffalo
acid establishment died after three
years seryicc.-Butfalo Express.
, 1891-03-17

The facilities of the present day for the
production of everything that will con-
duce to the material welfare and comfort
of mankind are almost unlimited aud
when Syrup of Figs was first produced
he world was enriched with the ouIr
perfect laxative known, as it is the only.
remedy which is truly pleasing and re
freshing to She taste and prompt ana
eTectual to cleanse the system gently in
the Spring time or, in fact, at any time
and the better it is known the more pop
ular il becomes.
, 1891-03-17

Allen, Mcdonald & Co, have anuulled
their lease of the Deer creek coal mines.
at Glenrock. and the mines are being
operated under the direction Of the
owners. the Deer Creek coal company.
The Episcopal church committee has
decided to not dedicate Casper new
church for some time to come, leaving it
open to all ministers of the gospel, Of
whatsoever denomination, who may de-
sire to hold services therein.
, 1891-03-17

Rapid city CDak.,j Journal
In THE CHEYENNE LEADER of late
date appears a long account OF the new
gold mining district in Wyoming known
as Gold Hill. The report is written by
Ed 7. Payton, formerly Of Rapid City,
who is now on The LEADERS, editorial
staff. Mr.. Paytou has ]prospected the
ores Ofyarious locations, and found more
or less gold at every panning. The dis
trict is new, and the mining properties
but little developed. 1t is however safe
to say the prospect for opening some good
mines is bright.
, 1891-03-17

Cheyenne real estate and business men
held an adjourned meeting at the opera
house block last night and after full and
careful consideration decided to run a
series of excursions the first to be April
2s C. X InRham, Theodore Menges
and Marshall f. johnson were ap-
pointed a committee to look after all the
details and expenditures. The meeting
wa unanimously in favor of excursions.
, 1891-03-17

A freight train met with an accident IN
the snowsheds just over the hill. The
train was 4 heavy one and as it was coming
up the hill broke into three sections. The
second section fell back on the last one
and threw several cars off the track
wrecking them and damaging tue snow
shed.
The morning train. No. ., which was
a few miles behind was delayed about
six hours by the accident.
, 1891-03-17

A party of Cheyenne surveyors are
making a survey for a big irrigatiug ditch
which is to be taken from the Platte
river above Douglas and extend to
Bidgers Ferry. When completed it will
cover over 300. 900 acres of good Natrons
and Converse county lands. Col De
Forest Richards is at the head Of the
parties interestsd in the scheme.
, 1891-03-17

AT the city election held last Tuesday
in Sheridan the following candidates we're
elected Mayor, j. p. beaverton; trustees,
II. c. Alger, j. NJ. Enochs and Alf
Drefenderfer; assessor, c. II. Thurmond.
All these are Democrats, the Republicans
not having any formal ticket in the field.
, 1891-03-17

The -.&&4 h2!! which w!l he gwen rhls
evening at kecie hall By DIVISION 40. ]
40. h. promises to be a largely attended
and very enjoyable affair. This is the
frst ball given by the order in Cheyenne,
and the members of the various commit
tees having it i6lcharge are making every
effort to have it a success in every par
%ticular, and those who attend caa be
assured of having a irst-class time.
, 1891-03-17
Crushed to Death.

Geo. Bushee, a freighter, met his
death in an accident near Rocky Ford, on
Friday last. He was walking beside the
WAGON while descending a hill. and the
roads being rough and icy. a sudden
lur,h upset the wagon, the top OF it
striking him on the breast, and pinning
him against the emba nkment. The driver
of another team fastened to his assist
ance but the heavy weight hal crushed
the life out OF the poor fellow.
, 1891-03-17

The board OF Control closed its first
session at the office of State Engineer
Mead Yesterday. The decision in the Lit
tie Horse creek mater was postponed for
thirty days so that further testimony may
be secured to complete the record. The
matter will be again considered on Satur.
dav Auril IL
, 1891-03-17

The SUIT of John White against the
Union Pacific for $4,000 damages for
maitreatment by It's employees resulted in
a verdict for White of 81, 500 White
will now be brought to Wyoming to be
tried for the murder of Brakeman
Tagpart.
, 1891-03-17

We are selling lots of
carpets, and hare plenty
more on hand OF all
grades. from the finest
WGLt0D TeLUetS and Mo-
gUettes to the cheapest
hemp; also q full line OF
L~jR0LeUn1S and oil cloth.
L0ce curtains in end
less variety. Shades,
poles, brass rods, in
fact, everything neceS-
S0Ty to fit up your house
RIGHT.
Cza5'y & Kelley,
The Fair.
, 1891-03-17

The Massachusetts, Historical society
has just celebrated its centennial. Ad-
dresses We're made On the occasion by
the president, Rev. Dr.. George E. Ellis,
Hon. Robert c. Winthrop and Col. T.
W. Higginson, while the assemblage
was remarkable for the number of dis
tinguiehcd men and women who We're
present.
, 1891-03-17

THE LEADER has received a COPY of
the Northeast Democrat, a very hand
somely printed and well edited paper,
published at Tacoma, Wash. X. NJ.
Hathaway, formerly connected with the
Stock Journal, is the publisher.
, 1891-03-17

Mr.. Edison, in a speech 10 the m
ployes of the Ogden iron mines at Dover,
n. J., said: Boys, wait until next win
ter and we shall have no snow To bother
us upon this hill. During the coming
year | shall invent electric and sunlight
retiectors that will melt the snow as fast
hs 1t falls"
, 1891-03-17

Today's dinner at the Home restaurant,
l7l6 Ferguson street will far excel any
ever given at that place, and will not be
equaled by any other in the
city. Hours from IL to . O'Clock. Price
as usual, 25 cents.
, 1891-03-17

Bes!d, the effort, 90, the IAru.,r7 Al
lance Of the country IN experimeutlng
in raising sugar beets this year. several Of
our town citizens who own ranches near
by will DO some work in that direction.
, 1891-03-17

a letter received at THE LEADER office
announces the death of w. f. Stone at
the ranch of A. f Francis on Cotton.
wood. The cause was the grippe. Stone
leaves a wife aud family in Nevada, Iowa.
, 1891-03-17

The pencil drawings and water color
work of Charlotte Brqute, with speci-
mems Of her ucedlewort and some arti-
Giles of her dress, are now being exhibit
ed with other relics of the Bronte family.
at Thornton, nea Bradford, England.
The relics are owned by a gentleman at
Haworth, who has opened a museum at
that place, where these articles may be
seen in tutnre by curious travellers.
, 1891-03-17

Jacobs well and the plot of ground
surrounding it has been sold to the Greek
church by the Turkish government for
81, 1000. The same company, headed by
a wealthy Greek, of Moscow, are uego-
tiating for the wreck Of Il building in
which it is said the patriarch Abraham
was born.
, 1891-03-17

j. B. Menardi has been elected captain
OF Co. c. the Buffalo Militia company, in
place Of Captain Martin. who was elected
major of the LIST regiment. Joe DeBarthe
is IA new recruit in the company.
, 1891-03-17

Only three persons were killed by eltc-
tricity plants in Massachusetts last year.
Eleven persons lost their lives by not
turning off the gas. Now if we knew
how many persons were killed by kero-
sene explosions and how many died
from sunstroke we could readily judge
what kind Of light is the most hazard
, 1891-03-17

Mr.. Window, like Gen. Grant and
Secretary Manning, WAC Il great smoker
of cigars, and his excessive use Of to-
bacco is supposed to have aggravated his
heart trouble. He was ~disiucliued to
take any physical exercise and dislikcd
walking. Even III going the short dis
lance from the treasury building to the
White House he was accustomed to take
a Carriape
, 1891-03-17

Wisdom's Violet Cream will keep the
skin proof against the effects of severe
weather.
, 1891-03-17
E3O, 900 ira ReIC SpI ing
goods jHST TeCeICed at
HGIkerS--Dry Goods.

Money to loan IN amounts to suit. at
) and c per cent, Whitehead block. 1905
Eddy street. Room >.
, 1891-03-17
aAVE YOU A COMPENDIUM OF
COOK w

II not 90 to Underwood Bros. and Sc
son one before they are gone They cost
IN nothlng, and remember they will sell
bo Just as many goods for a dollar as any
0'Se 10 the city. All goods warranted.
A. UNDERWOOD 4 BRo.,
3l4 Seventeenth Street.
, 1891-03-17

Eastern prices duplicated on books, sta
tionery or anything in our line. Postor
fee book store.
, 1891-03-17

The latest novels at postofice book
store.
, 1891-03-17

.~fSEet6ooks. cutlery and notions at
, 1891-03-17

in poor Photographic condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
SETTLING THEIR DIFFERENCES.
GENERAL wEgB AND COMMISSIONERS HUNT AND
HOLT REACH AN UNDERSTANDING.

HOLT REACH AN UNDERSTANDING.
The Executive Committee Of the College of the City
Of NewYork held long meeting yesterday afternoon,
to consider the misunderstanding between General
Alexander s. Webb president Of the college, and Com
missioners Hunt and Holt. The trouble between the
men was due 10 the alleged reflections of the General
upon the two Commissioners published in Of the
newspapers Of this city. The General after the ap-
pearance Of the article, emphaticany denied that he
had made the remarks attributed to him. AS the re-
porter made an affidavit that the General had spoken
as he reported, the Commissioners were not satisfied
with the denial They held meeting last week and
listened to the afrTnations Of the General and the
newspaper man. Both upheld their original state
mentS.
At the meeting yesterday the reporter was not
present. The General however, again, ms at various
times since the publication, assured the Commissioners
that he entertained the highest regard for both OF
them and had neither said nor intended anything
dsrespectful in what he had told the reporter. lie
insisted that he had been misunderstood 3d.
After more than an hour had been spent in questions
the General and the Commissioners withdrew from
fhe room and awaited the decision OF the remaining
members OF the Executive Committee, as to what
action should be taken. The committee succeeded
after half hours consultation in drawing report
satisfactory to both the General and Commissioners
Hunt and Holt. The report expresses the belief that
the publication was exaggerated, and exonerates Gen
eral Webb.
Yes said the General as he left the hall OF the
BOARD Of Education last evening everything has been
settled amcably and to the satisfaction OF Dill parties
concerned" 49,, -, ,
presented to the trustees OF the college at the next
meeting, which occurs In about one month.
Tho following letter has been sent TO General Webb
At no meeting OF the Associate Alumni over which
have presided has there teen expressed any general opn
ion crtcisng the methods and management OF admin
isration There may been individual expressions,
hut never TO my recollection has there been discus
sion Of the expedency Of supersedng you president OF
the College OF the City Of New-YOrk.
HENRY S. CARR, President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
THE PUBLIC DEBI STATEMENT

A REDUCTION IN THE AGGGFGArE OF OVER
TWO MILLION DOLLARS LAST MONTH
Washington Dec CSpeciaD-The monthly public
debt statement. issued from the Treasury Department
ooaS shows reduction in the aggregate of the d,bt
curing the last month of g.. 024 9s6 81 There was
reduction during November of 81 ,64O,6-9 the
interest bearing debt, and S924,460 in the debt on
which interest has ceased since maturity: an ISL
crease Of $3.50 in the interest bearing debt and d.
crease OF s545,o0a os I'm the surplus cash in the
treasury The aggregate OF interest and noninteest
bearing debt today less s39.12G,917 06 net cash
balance OF surplus and the $100O00O00 gold reserve
Is SS3S 61306S 65. OF this amount $685. 026 $40 is In
terst bearing debt made OF $50 cent
bonds, S25,364 500 per cent bonds ard $ss. 100
per cent refunding certificates.
The cash In the Treasury to-day aggregated S74s,-
3o615O. made up of S71 s43 1913 In gold coin and bull
Hon. S41o, 500 $40 I'm silver coin and bullion, $43
10S,305 In paper money and 500 GOT, 911 deposited in
National banks Against this aggregate amount there
are liabilities TO meet gold and silver and currency
certificates In circulation amounting to 1909 221 100
and current liabilities amounting TO $40, oos,123.
The gold coin and bullion fund In the Treasury to-
day aggregates s27f ,S43, 1885, increase Of nearly
90 900 900 during November the silver fund, amount
ing TO S4l2 34o Is about $3000000 more than 1t
was month ago.
Government receipts from all sources during Novem
Der aggregated $o4 917 ,162, against SOS, 9s6124 in
November. $780, Customs. receipts last month
80 ,o39, about So 500 900 less than in Novem
ber 1890.
Internal revenue receipts were sla ,4so,326, fully
81 900 900 more than In November year ago. and re-
cdpts from miscellaneous sources al sos, SO, or
$500, 900 less than in November. 1890.
Government receipts during the five months Of the
current fiscal year. up to December l. aggregate
$147 ,s12, 3o1 against S1s7, o76393 during the CORE
spending months OF the preceding fiscal year-a falling
of of nearly S4o,000,ooo On the other hand, ex-
penditures during the five months Of the current fiscal
year were S144 196 s62 against S1S9,0s56ss during
the first FIVE months Of the preceding fiscal year, or
about s45,oO0,0oo less.
Tho pension charge for the five months Of the current
fiscal year amounts to $4s 200 45s against SG63 53s
during the first five months OF preceding fiscal year
The interest charge during last month amounted 10
only 1850 245, and for the last five months was
SO 245 against So 537 ,462 during November 1890
and 500 1888 916 during the five months of the preced
Ing fiscal year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
srr1rrc rlNrY ARrICLES.

The annual sale under the auspices IA ~ e..
-. ta,,,s,s cburcb was begun yesterday after
q, The basement Of the church. No SO West Fort'eth-
- and Will continue to-day and tomorrow" inc Doo''l,
are prettIly decorated ana contain great NarY u
fancy articles. ST. Raphael Guile has chffEu VI 80.
i'n.9 80, oont.ns rumber Of excellent paintings.
"a ~ n,eslded over ty Miss Wheeler, Miss Reese Miss
Huhl,atd Miss Bxby Miss GoOdal and Miss Naual' Inc
confectionery and booth Is under the eon1o o' 90
Elizabeth Guild represented by Miss NJ u. 49, 80
Nj tatimey St Agnes Guild has booth presded over
80 Mia. Hefner and Miss Williams. The JapaHese poo'n
~ 4, charge of Miss Clether. Az fancy oooth 'ic Hi
Hetlm and Miss Bradley. The Russian tea corner y
charge of Mrs J. owen Browne Inc nv. go,
% q ,aer INC control Of Mrs Moes ard Mrs. Lansing
Luncheon and supper served by Miss "it'Dg' M'aS
uslstesd and Mrs Ross. The general Hshasoh'.n' - :"
,he hands of Mrs. j. H. Reese. the Superior Of inc mo
secretary.