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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-25
! Singular Chapter In the Rms
Frauds. ~


Frauds. II.
Mr.. John Fl. Keyser, the plumber, was
examined by the Tweed Investigating Com
mittee yesterday concerning his share in the
speculative transactions of that interesting
association known AS the old Tammany
Ring. Like all his former companions who
have appeared on the witness stand Mr..
Keyser seems to be afflicted with a failure
OF memory which in his case amounts
almost to idiocy. He was SO forgetful OF
all his transactions with the Ring that he
could not state whether he had considered
the raising of his bills thirty-three and
third per cent was highly commenda-
BILE public act or q slightly dishonest
transaction. What he did remember was
TINT he had an outstanding claim
against the city, which, as it was
sort of set-off, ought to have
the effect of making his frauds and
robberies on other bills quite Legitimate and
honorable business tran sactions. He recol-
lected having made m assignment OF his
property to Mr.. Jackson S. Schultz in trust
for the city at the time the Ring crimes were
discovered, but he did not know why he
had done so, except that his lawyers had
advised it and because it was ~ reign of
terror" 1t may have been in this reign of
terror that the unfortunate Keyser lost his
head.
The history of the assignment which is
thus once more brought into prominence
l.. k,11 ,1,k "a h
thoroughly Investigated. Keyser was one
of the most dangerous of the Ring thieves,
MS he concealed his dishonest character un-
der pious, Christian exterior which was
calculated to disarm suspicion. When
the felonies in which he had been
an accomplish were discovered he made
an assignment Of large amount Of
property to the city in tho hope Of
thereby saving himself from the punish
ment due to his crimes. This assignment
was made to reimburse the city for any sums
Of money Keyser may have been instru-
mental in obtaining dishonesty from the
city treasury. About sixty thousand dollars,
he testifes, was realized on the assignment
by the assignee, Mr.. Jackson s.. Schultz.
This was paid back again to Keyser, and
the city does not appear to have received q
dollar oft. By what right was it thus mis-
appropriated? The assignee was simply the
trustee for the city, and his clear duty was
to pay over to the city any moneys he might
receive on the assignment The witness
Keyser yesterday failed to produce the
ASSIGNMENT. although notified to do SO. and
refused to answer oil questions relating to
its contents that were put to him by the
counsel. 1t is due to the people that this
curious chapter Of the Ring frauds should
be made clear and to that end the produc-
ton of the Keyser assignment should be
witness.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-25

NONRESIDENT ALIENS who were compelled to
pay taxes on Erie stock and bonds prior to 1864
are nstituting proceedings for the recovery of
the amounts paid by them on the ground that
the collection was illegal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-25

Ii THE STORY Of Captain Perry, Of the bark
Mendoza, printed in another column, be true,
the mysterious missing vessel of last January
will never agaiu be heard from. According to
him she has gone to the bottom with all hands.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-25

ONE LARGE MANUFACTURER has struck his
colors to the cgarmakcrs and taken back his
old workmcn. The surrender Of the other firms
is eypcctcd to follow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-25

THE ARMoRf QUESTION looks rather dark
and the regiments may rs well give up all hope
Of satisfactory solution Of the difficulty this
winter. Yesterdays conference was practically
fruitless.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-25

AMONG THE THINGS for which Mayor Ely
thinks we should return thanks next Thursday
is that the city government has made some
progress in efficiency. lie certainly cannot
mean the Board OF Health or the Street Cleaning
Bureau.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-25

THE COFFEE JoBBERs seem to have found out
that their position is wrong and are prudcntly
preparing to yield to the demands of their West
ern customers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-25

THE OPPONENTS of Lieutenant Governor
Cauchon. who were too cowardly to openly OPP
pose him. now mcanly threaten petty persecu-
lion similar to that practiscd against one Of his
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-25

Fyom or reports H.,s morning the proJaIai-
ries are U,at The ,ceather ia Ven York aud its ri
csaiiy today 'cH be ra,m and ciondy, ,ciM rain.
These conditions riH probably continue into Non
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-25

In RESPONSE to the plaintivc appeal of the
British postal authorities the department Mt
Washington has declared war against the Colo
RADIO beetle and ordered its election from the
mills
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-25

COURTNEY Has DECIDED to accept the chal-
lengc of Trckctt. the Australian champion for a
three mile race to be rowcd in the United States.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-25
QUINTUPLE SHEET.

NEW YOEE. SUNDAY. NOVEMBER q. 1871.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
In the " hole History OF n cdlc,ne

No preparation has ever performed such
marvellous, or maintained so wide rrpu.
tation. as AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL
which Is recognized as the worlds remedy
for all diseases OF the throat aud lungs. Its
long continued series Of wonderful cures
in all climates has n1ad0 II universally
known as q safe and reliable asen, to ems
ploy Against ordinary colds. which are
the fortrunners Of more serious disorders,
II acis speedily and surely, always relicv-
ing suffering, and often saving life. The
aproicction it affords, by It's timely use In
the throat andeungs disorders of children
makes ii an invaluable remedy to be kepl
always on hand in every home. No per
son can afford 10 he without ii. end thost
who have once nsnd il never will From
their knowledge OF its composition and ef
fects, Physicians use the CHERRY PEcTo
RAJ extensively IN their practice. and Cler
gymen recommend il L, is absolutely Ger
tain in its remedial effects, and will always
cure where cures are possible. For sale b,
/. ali dealers. Sold by Mills & Purdy, Iank
I ton
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
lem. From For, LincoIn.

Bisnarck Trihuue. Feb. 81.
Capt Moylan, Co A, 7th Cavalry. and
wife, Arrived AT Lincoln "Wednesday even
In. en- route TO Rice from the cas-. where
the captain has been on leave
I&eut Sickle, Co &, Cavalry, Is here
from Tptten in charge Of prisoners, and
Will return TO his station BY the next train.
Lieut. De Radio LEFT for ST. Paul Ties
day morning TO settle the accounts of the
men killed In the Custer fgnt On com
plelion of his business he will probably so
east on leave
Lieut. Wagner. Nh Infsntry from Blu,
ford, who came down In charge of a train,
is stopping at Lincoln
A post school under charge Of 4, G.
Gray has been opened.
Rev, Father Chrysostrum, o, S 3 held
services at the post on the 18th
Sergeant Murphy OF Co. Is about tc
shuttle on the matrimonial coil
I Lieut.. Scott, 7th Cavalry with sergean;
Caddie and six men left Tuesday morning
for Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. in charge
of squad Of prisoners consigned To tht
military prison at that place.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28

N.r-W -, ,..,...-.- ...a-....i,'. I.,-,. 1,I
s. -, ,Ts,,,,oy
~.
s., -. .s..s.,,'.., NJ.
-
~ 81, ,,,.,.a 80. ~.
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,,,,-s ~ s,-.,,; .ee,', .s,,,ea,,,,s. 4
VS.. ,s,
: - - sats9 n'ea WIZ ~" ~
"agao ecaI the Limited States jail, yesief
day morning, and after taking in variety
of csrn.niefs tu,,,ien,fn,s.f ar,d q b.iskft dI
,.,.l,.s. -. .,.,,,'.i...
~ 's'94s' "sV'' - - ''otf'sf' =, " =
tion, which ehYe rise TO report iiai ne
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
rEr.onAL.


The condition af Mr r 81 flQrt cog
liuues to be hopefal-
The genial ceuntcnsnne OF lion Geo W
kellogg was.Ristb!e IN Yanston shia morn
ing. His eoantenancc was Ne, exactly s
/. but il WAS resigned
Ed Palmer and Frank Wyman LETT Ibis
morning fof Fort Pierre, here the5 " -
Join thcis rarty and conlmenee the survey
Of the Pierre route 10 the Black Hills
Their frs, work will tc a preliminary re
-conuoisauce OF the country with q view Il
finding TIE best and shortest route. snr
when tha, Is done the meundiug and i'm
proyement ofihe route viii be e5lnaence
al once
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
Gong TO k.n... or coler.so


Take the Atchison, Topeka s. Santa Fe
railroad, the new and popular line from
Atchison and Kansas City. via the beau
tiful Arkansas valley. TO Pueblo, Colorado
Springs Denver, Canon City, Cucharas,
Del Norte, Trinidad, Santa Fc and all
points in Colorado, New Mexico and Ari-
zona. Special round trip 90 day tickets to
Denver on sale May 10Th, at $50, taking in
the famous watering places on the D. q r.
road G. Low emigran rates TO the San
Juan Mines.
Pullman Palace Sleeping cars between
the Missouri river and the rocky mountains
withou, change. Close connections made
at Kansas City and Atchison in union de.
pots, For maps, timb tables and the San
Juan Guide address, "
r. j. ANDERSON,
Gen. Pass. Agt.,
TOPEKA KAN.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
The Hiver4,

Bismarck Tribune, Feb, 2lst Two or
three lest Of water WAS running over the
ICE on the Missouri river last week and a
break up is threatened Hart river, which
em7,ies into the Missouri directly oppo
ate IsIsn9T0lK, was 1iteF n 1rv sumo tss1ss
ago.
Ills reported tha, the Missouri river al
Fort Dentan is free Of ice. Montana ad-
vices report an unusually smal! quantity OF
snow in the mountains and hence low
water is predicted. :.
The Fon,cnclle, which lay a, Fort Sully
,, during the winter will be rnn DOWN 10
| Yankion al an early day,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
The Age Of Miracle.

is past. and DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery will not raise The dead, will no,
cure you if your lungs are half wasted by
consumption, oTyour system sinking under
cancerous disease. II is, however, unsur.
passed both rs a pectoral and Alternative
and wilicure obstinate and severe disease
Of the throa, and lungs, coughs, and bron
chial affections BY virtue OF It's wonder
ful Alternative properties il cleanses and en-
riches the blood, thus curing pimples
blotches and eIpptions, and causing ever
great eating ulcers to heal
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
\ ToriIhle Gnur,,
cent loanl

tidw o'ieu we hear the above retn4s <
during these extreme changes laf weathcr.
.Caliis, Coughs and Soc Fhrdats we,e new
er mont prevalent smsng children than
now Nav We are gong To rye YOU Ia
II 9 remedy which has excited comments
hY Ilstt sic!ans aiEoyer the country. who nc.
knowledge inelr surprise al the wonderful
and happy results from its use. That rem,
edy % the weli-known preparation,
HALES COUGH CORDIAL. Your
own diuggisi Mills 4 Purdy will tell you
that i istft 'ies, cough medicine they ever
sold; snd viii warrant cure or retarn
your money To you in tSa.e Of a failure after
asing one. half he bottle Ii is very pleas
AMI TO the taste, making II a very desirable
remedy for chiidrcn
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
Ihere In Hahn In Giiend,

Aud the Tar OF I6te's Baisdgsd, or Balm Of
Gilead Tree, combined with Honey and
the Extrsc, of Horehound. in the form oil
LP'e's H0heg Of Horslo,tnl and far, is The
most potent remedy tor Colds, Coughs,
Hoarscness, and Influenza, ever admins,
tered in this or any other country
Pixies Toothache Drops cure Toothsche
in one minute. Sold by all Druggists a,
. cents.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28

To convince yourself that my claims to
the public patronage are fully aud fairly
established cali and examine my stock of
clothing, gents furnishing goods etc. ]
will guarantee satisfaction, and saving Of
money HARRY KATz
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
Cut this Quit May Save Your
Life

There Is no person living l,ut what sul.
tefs more or less with Lug Disease,
Coughs. Colds or Consumption, yet some
would die rather than pay - cents FOR .
bottle OF medicine that Houid cure them.
Sr. \ Boschee's German Syrup has sately
been introduced in this country from Ger.
many, and lis .wondrous cures astouishcs
every oGe.that Try it. II you doubt what
We say In print. cut this out aud take it tc
your Druggists. Mills u Purdy, Ianktou
and ge, sample bottle far 10 Cents and
try IL, u regular SIZE tpr Is Cents
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
To Builders.

Bids Mial ba received up 10 Saturday,
March 81, for furnishing material and
building brick dwelling house ii The
city OF Yankton, Plans and specifications
can be seen at my residence on Pearf street
between Fifth and Sixth street. The right
toreject my and Ill bids is reserved
q. ] n HARTERT
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
p.pinea" rr'e. 10 shoo, Henry bad.

To-day about eleven o'clock Cuthbcr,
Duehalme, alias Papneau made an at
tempt 10 shoot Henry Bradiey proprietor oI
the Bradley House lsappears Dncharme
WAS sill laboring from the effects of bad
whisky and drove np 10 Rradey's stable
his mules, az The same time presenting his
rifle and attempting to shout. lie snap
ped one cap and prt,ine another one upon
the pistol, again made an effort 10 perfoi
Ate Bradley. when The latter wrested III.
gun from him at the same time Sustaining
sevsfs injuries. Psnjncau will have .
preliminary heaTigg before Justice Con
gleton 10 morr0N,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
l,a Weather To-Day

WASHINGTON. Fen 2s.-fndieations foi
Ohio valley, upper Mississippi and lower
Missouri valleys, falling barometer, north
east reeflng To southeast winds, and wsrfit-
NJ narlls cloudy weather, and western
.aliens ,itht rains
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
Anksr,a Ho..ted Coa.e.

Messrs Bell, Conrad s. Co., Chicago,
have placed upon the market roasted un-
ground coffee in one pound papers, that is
unequaied in flavor aud strength by any
heretofore offered To coffee drinkers. Ii
Possesses many OF the characteristics OF
Java ard Mocha, and being roasted In air.
tight cylinders, the oil is retained In the
berry. Messrs. Bell, Conrad & Co, arc
manufacturers Of the celebrated Peerless
baking Powder, and the only importers
and roas,ets Of AnkorIs Coffee In the
United States. All the grocers have ii on
sale. and will refund the money.if custo.
meTs are not pleased Every lover of good
coffee should get pound and Try it,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28

The goods must be sold this means bus.
-inesa, Harry Katx !s dispessias.eaf OF his entire
stock Of clothing gents furnishing goods
etc. at cost, in order 10 make room for
new stock, which VIII arrive 10 few
weeks
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
Count, Warrants.

The hlghes, market price in c.sn will
be paid for a limited amount Of county
warrants, by Col. Moody or Erick Iyerson.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
Notfce to BLACK KILLERS and
APDKTSAITN.

Great lef'lctiou IN sho. g4qs, riies, re.
volsers and ali kinds Of ann, mil lon. n,
Wagner Bros. gunstore.f Bdeleieh's block
Broadway WIZ sell guppowder for 20
cents poan,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
aaaa,1esr..enI-

J G. Baumann respectfully announces
himself rs . candidate for The otilec Of city
marshal
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Holloway's Pitts most powerful exist
ing medicine for the cure of female complaints
Fthy years cI peFience. iAconteEtably prove thes
remedies unryalled for the disorders ihe!uentai
10 tie softer sex. No family should bcwiihoal
them. They may be taken by young and old, as
they viii restore health when every otbNr means
prove unsuccessful a5cents per box or pot,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
~warted.-To Ex,h.nxc. J.

Five acres Of land within the city limits
for small house and lot Inquire a this
office.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
Y.nk,on n.r. FOR sals.

Meyers complete map Of the city Of
fankton for sale At Mills & Prnpy's
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
A GRAND BARGAIN OFFERED
Timber and Prairie Land for
Sale In Bon Home Coun'y.

Prairie land -i5l acres adjoining the town
OF Bon llomme on The west. Sixty acres
upland prairie, thirty acres under culliya-
ton. House on the land remainder Of
land bottom, meadow and young cotton.
wood timber. fet sale very cheap for
cssh.
Apply al the Press Il Dukotsian office,
OF adtlfsss drawer E, Yankton, Dakota,
dW
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28

Kalz will sci! any oyercoat in his store
al COS, t.y and see.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
.,gks slseae thx ss.! frtsl ,..t.e,t1,tie e an eh

sat3,h1sit.en.
Nos ,,s.sesa fepte.
Ferert, GSnsH.a.ten, InfainmAJ!3f1- 2s
Sorms. anria Fever, Worm Goiic, y
J Crying Cole or Tecihiag Of ffufars u
Disrrho.a, OF children or nda!t- u
Dysentery. GRIPPING, bilious esltc q
sCho!era Merbus, Vomiting, Al
Z Coughs, colds. brohchiiir, u
3 Nelrslgia, toothache, fAeeachs, 1t
$ Headaches, sick headaches, yert,:a,9 2.
10 pyspe ria. billions stomach .
II Suppressed, pr painful periods. x
~ Whites, too profouse pcrioda, .,
IL Group. Cough dittcult brcs, atIg, X
"a SAT- itheum, cryeipelas, ernption-, I.
Is Rheumatism, Rheuratic pains .
10 Fever aud agne, clild fesar., agrr, q
II Piles, blind or bleeding, 2;
Is Ophthalmy, and sore or weak ey.- .,
~ Gaixrrh, acute or chronic, lnsueIfG. S
% Hnupptnr coneh, violent eouehs. 2
u Asthma, oppressed bfesthing 8
y Ear discharges, Impaired hesrtAE 8,
y serofula, enlarged ylatsIs--~ss.-ti.44-f5s g
"A General debility, physical weakness 4
IS Dropsy and scapts? secretions, =
u Sea sickness, slcgHeSr irsfs fi3ir, y
~ Kidney dieease gravel, q
2s Ssfyda. debility, seuiina; weasnrs, ef D.
voluntary discharges, a
- Sore mouth, canker, s.
81 tr1rBry wrnknsSr. waiting the ls..ti, Il
II Painful periods. with Bpasra-, -gs5
81 Di.eRse of heart, palpitations &c, u
So Eptlepsy, epasnH, st. Wine SsiGs. >
81 Diphtkcrla, nlcersted sore throst. 6
IS oGnraEiGconFestonsa and efuution..
FAAILl CAsEa.
Ua-e, Gprocso with 3a large yiats ard nIxnnai c
direeiiant t,.........t...:....-... ttio Q
Gaze, morocco, Of - large siais End book. =. q
~ ftc-c seft-tiies sec. h the casE aingl
bex TO any part of the country, free OF foharg-, o
I receipt % price. Address
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC
/ MEDICINE co
Once and Depot, No sss. Broadway.
| NEW YORK
| For sale by all dfnggi-ts
Mills 4 Purdr and &. w.. Fapderhule & Co
/ Agents at fRnkton. u3t3eowkwiy
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
List or Letter.

Remaining NJ he Post . Nee at Y.aktoa, d. r.
AFeb. IS, 1877. Ifnot called for In 30 daJ,. viii
be sent 10 the Dead I,ettcrOfice:
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28

The lstes, style of spring hats JUS, recel
Cd by express from New York a, Katz's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
wanted.

a nurse sitl.1 Apply 10 Mrs Monroe
: hsrsi, lower Tliei stree
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-28
2ress md lakotalan
DAIIY.

DAILY

YANKToH. = pAk or
sdaesday Evening, FEB 2s, 1877
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-10-13

Special to the Ledger.l
HELENA, ARK, October ID. - The
Ruth passed here this morning for Mem.
phis With 300 bales Of cotton and other
freight. She will arrive at nine o'clock
tonight, unload at the elevator, aud
leave the R E. Lee wharf boat to-mor-
row Sunday at Q am, with a return
trip for White river. going through to
J~aeksOnport. NJ. R. Harry, master.
CAIRO, ILL, October 10 ARRIVED
Colorado, st. Louis, lam; Dora Cabler,
Evansville, 2 am; City of Chester,
Memphis, 7 a,m; Atlantic. st. Louis,
noon. Departed-Mary Elizabeth, Lou
~isville, 10 pm; GRAD Lake, St. Louis,
10 pm; Dora Cabler, Evansville, 6 am;
Chester, St. Louis, noon. Clear and
cool.
CINCINNATI, October l3.-The river is
5 feet 9 inches and falling. The weather
is clear and milder.
PITTsBURG, October l3.-The river is
l foot and IL inches and falling. The
weather is clear and cool.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-10-13
Finnnalnl nimLnnltlns.

PORTLAND October l3.-The liabilities
of Russell, Lewis & Co. are reported to
be about $3.50, 600; assets, S75. 900.
ST. JOIN, N. B, October 10 The
~Sladsconia Insurance Company has
made a settlement at txenty FIVE per
cent. cash in three mouths; the remain
der in six, nine aud twelve months at in.
terest.
SAN Francisco, October ID The
committee of depositors Of the Pioneer
Bank having examined the accounts
give as their opinion that a fair market
value allowed for real estate, and aasum-
ing payment if raised, the stock deposi.
tors may get about eleven per cent, with
good management of the assets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-10-13

Brownsville (MO.) Herald

Brownsville CMO.l Herald.l
One day last week the family Of
Mr.. A.. Hazen, living a little north.
east of town, noticing a commotion
among the chickens, looked out to
ascertain what had caused it, and
found it was a strange object over
head-nothing less than a large
snake, flying through the air, where
it seemed to be entirely at home.
1t was apparently ten or twelve feet
in length, and glistened in the sum
light which revealed it to the aston
ished beholders.
Rapidly, and with the sinuous
molten peculiar to reptiles as they
glide over the ground, the strange
creature made its way, pursued by
a large bird, probably of the hawk
tribe. More than once while in
sight the bird swooped down upon
the snake, which twisted its long
body and turned its head as SER
penis do when about to strike. The
course of the two curious combat
ants was not more than forty or
fifty feet above the earth, though
they seemed to be gradually rising
to a higher altitude. OF course,
they were in sight but for a brief
periOd-long enough, however, for
the gazers to get a good view of
them, so that they were able to de-
scribe infinitely the extraordinary
spectacle.
We don't know as much about
the natural history as we once did,
and are not sure that a flying snake
has a place in the wonderful econo-
my of nature, but Mr.. Hazen, who
gave us the facts, is a man whose
word may be taken implicitly, and
we have not the shadow of a doubt
that the story is strictly true as to
the appearance of this aerial curl
With him, we ask the ques-
lion, if not a snake, what was it?