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Drowning a Harem.

An incident illustrating the amenities
of Oriental life is thus related by the
London Truth: l wonder how many
men on board our feet in the sea of
Marmora are aware that at the back of
Princes Island, not seventy years ago,
the whole harem of the Sultan Selim
was drowned to the number of three
hundred. The said Selim had been
murdered by his nephew, Moustapba,
who in turn was murdered by his brother
Mahmoud. This last was much attached
to his uncle Selim, and he suspected
that the women had aided in his uncle's
murder, or, at all events, had made
no effort to save his life, Many of them
were quite yeung, and the harem in
cluded French, Indian and German
girls. According to the orders of this
ferocious barbarian, each one was tied
up in sack and the next morning at
daybreak they embarked in barges from
the quays of the seraglios, and were
taken by the eunuchs to the place ap.
pointed, when they were successfully
thrown into the sea. Their screams
were heard miles away, and some moi
only got out of the sacks but threw
themselves into the water and endeavored
to swim to the shore. They we're over
taken by the guards and were killed
either by being run down or being teater
on. the head with the heavy oars.
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alone. Helen, he supposed, was receiv-
ing any visitors who might venture cut
in the storm. He had almost been pro-
voked with Helen, shewas so bright and
gay. All the pallor of the past few days
was gone from her face, and when she
challenged his admiration for her rich,
new dress, and wished him a happy
New Years, there was an animation in
her manner, and sparkle in her eyes, as
if she was anxious to welcome her
guests, and begin the festivities of the
day. And now she was probably the
center of an admiring group of visitors,
while he sat alone in the midst of his
perplexities. Twenty times he resolved
to tell Helen of Rosetta. and as often
shrank back from the task. No, he
would keep the secret still, and put the
child to a good boarding-school, tor he
fully realized that she was getting too
old fer her aunt's house, to be any longer
a suitable residence for her.
The hardest part of the business was
that he really loved his little daughter.
Even in the happy year spent abroad
with Helen, he had missed the child,
and his heart had gone out to her on his
return, with a yearning, fatherly love.
With heavy sigh, he pushed away the
book which he had been trying to read,
and rested his head upon his hands,
thinking, ever thinking, but resolving
upon nothing.
There was soft tap at the door, but
he did not heed it. Then it opened,
and a little figure came in softly. Glossy
curls of dark hair clustered round pure
white forehead, and dress of soft white
cashmere, trimmed with pure swans
down draped the little figure; the
little feet were cased in white kid
boots, and the only ornaments was 4
slender gold chain, encircling the
throat, and from which depended 6
golden heart. With football as noise
less as the falling of snowflake, the
little figure crossed the room, anc
two tiny hands fell upon Johns bowet
head.
"Papaw
He started as if a SHOT had whizzeC
past him and gazed wvnderingly at tn
child, who looked up into his face will
smile.
My new mamma sent me here to sa,
that I am a New Years gift to you
with Helen's love-"
"Who sent you here?' he aske'
hoarsely.
"My new mamma-the beautiful
lady with the blue silk dress. See, her
!, she comes!"
He could only open his arms to hel
| Word would not come to thank her, bu
/ he held her fast in close embrace, whil
tears his manliness would not disow
:: filled his eyes. The child, too, creK
e into the embrace, and Helen drew Ee
+ on between them.
: So the. New Year opened with n
= secret to close the loving hearts, an
s Rosetta found a true home and parent
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Fashionable FOOIisIhness.

There is no modern fashionable notion
quite SO absurd as the generally received
idea that to be beautiful and attractive
woman must possess wan, ssiritueze face
and figure of sylph-like proportions-a
fragility in nine cases out of ten the result
of disease. By many fashionable bellies it
is considered a special compliment to be
spoken of as frail and delicate. They for
get that the naturally delicate face and petite
figure are very different from the pale and
disease-stricken faces that meet us in the
city thoroughfares, look out from the lux
uriant carriages of wealth, and glide lam
guidly through our crowded drawing,rooms.
If disease were questionable, as it ought
to be, not lady in the land but would take
every possible precaution TO secure the
fresh, blooming face and well-rounded fig
ure- that only health can give. Ladies
should remember that much as gentlemen
may profess to admire the face and form,
pale and emaciated by disease, when they
choose wife they prefer blooming,
healthful, buoyant-spirited woman. DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription is the ac
knowledged standard remedy for female
diseases and weaknesses. 1t has the two
fold advantage of curing the local disease
and imparting a vigorous tone to the whole
system. tits sold by Druggists.
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Mary Walkers TrOwsers.
New York Sun. |

DR.. Mary Walker walked up Broad
ing trowsers, as usual, and carrying a
cane. The customary crowd followed
her. At Franklin-street Patrolman
Lawrence Flannery laid his hand upon
her shoulder and said: care yez man
or womanw
"Go along and mind your own bust
ness" the Doctor answered, shaking the
hand off.
The answer satisfied the patrolman
that the Doctor was woman, and, lay
ing his hand upon her shoulder, he
claimed her his prisoner for breaking
the law, which ,forbids members of one
sex for wearing the attire of the other.
In his opinion he was upheld by Rounds
man Lester Lewis. who had apparently
instigated the arrest and Flannery, de-
spite the Doctors vigorous remon-
strances, conveyed her to the Prince
street Police Station.
The Sergeant on duty declared he had
no jurisdiction in so delicate matter,
and that Superintendent Walling was
the only authority competent to decide.
DIR. Mary was marched along to the Cen
tral Office in Mulberry-street, the crowd
following, and ushered into the presence
of the Superintendent. To Flannery's
great confusion, the Superintendent
greeted the Doctor as though the pail
were old friends, shaking hands with
her warmly. DIR. Mary characterized
the arrest as the most enormous of the
many perpetrated upon her by "Jacks
in Office" She said she had seen Elan
merry and Lewis laughing and nudgine
each other as she neared them. "Yol
men are too big for me to manage un
armed" said DIR. Mary, "but in my
trowsers there is a pistol-pocket, anc
for the future l am going to carry
pistol"
You will be fined if you do" here
objected Mr.. Walling.
DIR. Mary, in reply, intimated tina
money was no consideration with her
and proposed that the Superintendent
should furnish her with a permit t,
carrya pistol.
Evading her demand. Mr.. Wallin,
proceeded to lay down the law regarding
her arrest. AS her trowsers were no
worn for the purpose of disguise, in orde
to commit felony, he ruled that he
| wearing them did not come within tn
) statute prohibiting women from attirin
themselves as though they were mer
So he discharged the prisoner, warnin
Flannery not to arrest her again. O
the police books the Doctor describe
; herself as cdr. Mary Walker, America
citizen" The ungallant Flannery wa
about to demand her age, but Mr.. Wal
ing told him to approximate it.
Dr. Mary said she would make
, formal charge against Flannery for he
!. illegal detention.
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The Latest Fish Story.
New York Sun. ]

In the past three months whales have
often been seen spouting off our coast,
and the scarcity o. small fish has been
attributed to@their presence Recently
three large ones were seen three or four
lean Hotel, Samuel Maclain, Daniel
Wright and Martin Dangler-the three
latter old fishermen-started out fishing
in boat about twenty feet long. They
had arrived on the fishing grounds,
about three miles from the shore, had all
their lines out, and were having splen-
did luck hauling in Goldfish. Then
Wright saw the fin of monstrous fish,
and Immediately the boat began to
swing around. Wright shouted to the
men in another boat, about one hundred
yards distant: Look out, there is a
whale hold of u.s." but before the men
could move from their seats they were
| being towed out to sea at the rate of
| twenty-three miles an hour. The mon
ster had become entangled in the long
anchor-rope of the boat. The pull on
the boat was so strong the men thought
the boat must go over every second.
The men say they were very much
frightened, and the sensation was the
| gueerest they had ever known. All they
could do was to hold on, and let her 60
for few minutes. Then they crept for
ward and cut the rope. They were a
mile further out to sea. The fish kept
right on, and they could see the wake he
made for some distance, as he kept very
near the surface. The rope was stout
half-inch manila one, and attached to il
was an anchor of about twenty pounds
weight. The fishermen here think the
monster was after the Goldfish, and that
he came up to the anchor-line with his
mouth open, and got the rope in his
mouth. As soon as he felt it he closed
his mouth and swan Of, towing the boat
after him so fast that the Goldfish lines
that were hanging over the boat pulled
straight out on the surface, and the
sinkers, weighing pound or more
: apiece, were on the top of the water.
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SLOWS SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for
children with never-failing success. 1t cor
rects acidity of the stomach, relieves wind
collie, regulates the bowels, cures dysentery
and diarrhoea, whether arising from teething
or other causes. An old and well-tried
remedy. 25 cts. a bottle.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-26

No FAILURES ARE RECORDED of the fa-
nous outward specific, HENRY's CARBoLIC
SALvE. 1t is invariably successful in
healing sores, curing eruptions, removing
proud flesh, and overcoming suppuration
and Inflammation. These sanative results
it accomplishes without leaving any scar or
discoIoration of the skin. AS local appli-
cation for chronic rheumatism, sore throat
aud tightness of the chest, it is also highly
spoken of. Sold by all Druggists.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-26

A WONDERFUL discovery. Freckles, PIN,
Piles, Moth, Sallowness, Tan, Black Heads,
Blotches, Rough Skin, ETC., positively cured
by Mrs. Shaw's Moth and Freckle Lotion. By
druggists, 81. Particulars free. Address Mrs
DIR. L. K. Shaw 140 E. 2Sth St., N. Y. Mrs
ShaW's Liver PilI-best in the world.
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NEGLECTED COUGHS AND CoLDS.-Few
are aware of the Importance of checking a
cough or Common cold" in its first stage
that which in the beginning would yield to
"BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs," if neg.
lected, often works upon the lungs.
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VALUABLE information-Johns Ano-
dyne Lininaent will positively prevent diph-
liberia, that most to be dreaded of all dread
full diseases. Don't delay moment; pre-
vention is better than cure. No family
should be without the Anodyne in the house.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-26

IT is row of empty houses that gets
all the windows broken, and empty
heads, and empty hearts, and empty
hands are sure to come to grief.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-26

To partially atone for our many sins dur
ing the year now closing we wish to expose
a fraud. We refer to the large packs of
horse and cattle powders now sold. Sher-
idan's are absolutely pure and immensely
valuable. This statement is true.
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FRANK LESLIE'S
Popular Monthly
The Largest, Cheapest and Most Attractive
of the Monthly Magazines.

The great merit of the literary and
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$500 per annum; 25 cts. per number.
POSTAGE Free.
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MASON & HAMLIN Cabinet Organs are
furnished, for cash, from $54 each, upwards
every one being of the same highest excel
lence.
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CHEW Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco
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MOLIER'S HsnsI- sIss c0D-LIvER OF
The CURSE OF Rum /!

The most startling description of the terrible effects
of rum written. Embracing also the Hfe-work
snd speeches of Francis MURPHY, DR.. Reynolds and
their co-laborers. The great BLUE and RED RIBBON
Book Sells at sight 900 pages. Price 81. Big
terms. Address, II. S. GOODSPEED & CO.,
York. Cincinnati. O.
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she must think.
"She's dazed like" the woman said,
to herself, as Helen rose and left the
room; and dazed like she indeed felt as
she shut herself in her bedroom, and
tried to compose her mind.
If he had only trusted her If he had
only told her why the shadow rested SO
often on his brow! She would gladly
have given the child place in her home
and heart if her husband had asked her
to do so. But it was so hard to have
such story told her by strangers lips
to have the closed secrets of his life
opened by such rude hands.
"Let the child stay here;till noon," she
said, in quiet tone, "and come again
for her."
Maria looked earnestly into the pale
| sweet face, and then rose, satisfied. 81
will come at four o'clock, ma a'am
Rosetta, stay with the lady"
The child obeyed, and was soon talk
ing freely. She told of her dead papa
who had been away so long, but was al
home now; of the pretty presents he had
given her, and of the beautiful lady she
was to see some day if she was very
good, and who would, perhaps, be hel
new mamma, if she was very, very good
AS she prattled, the bitterness wa
charmed away from the listeners heart
and a great pity for the father anC
child arose there. The old year was dy
ing, and she resolved to bury away al
jealousy and bitterness, and prove he
love as unselfsh as it was strong an,
deep. So when Maria came she told he
that soon there would be no obstacle t
the Indian voyage. .
1t was New Years morning, and
heavy storm was raging. The win
blew, and the snow whirled through th
streets, while even the most ardent fo
lowers of fashion shrugged thei
shoulders at the idea of New Year
, calls.
The morning was somewhat advanced
and Mr.. Raymond sat in his librar
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-26
PERSONAL


Judge Brookings Left for Sioux Falls thi'
morning.
G. l.. Deming came over from Swan Lake
yesterday.
John McGibbon came up from Sioux City
yesterday.
H. C. Dear, military trader at Spotted Tail
agency, 10 in town.
Gen. Beadleis attending the Sunday school
convention at Vermillion.
Col. G. Wright, of Rockport, came down
to the capital city yesterday.
Judge O. s. Clifford and wife, Of Canton,
arrived in town this morning.
Maj. ]. w. Douglas, United States agent
for the Yankton Indians, is in town.
Rev. s. D. Hinman. late missionary al
Santee agency, went east this morning.
NJ. H. Day and Fred Culver. Of Spring.
field, are taking in the capital city to-day.
Judge Shannon, Bartlett Tripp, J. r.
Gamble and I. E. West went to Swan Lake
this morning.
w. H. Gardner, editor of the Swan Lake
Pre.s, reached Yankton last night on hi,
return from Chicago.
Rev. Jas. w. Cook, of Yankton agency,
came down from the agency yesterday, and
left for the east this morning.
D. A. Magee, of Sioux City, government
flour inspector, is in Yankton in the dis.
charge of the duties of his position.
Craig l.. Wright, leading Sioux City
lawyer, was in Yankton over last night. He
returned to Sioux City this morning.
Judge E. r. Paige arrived from Council
Bluffs last evening. He will lecture on the
photograph and telephone at the NJ E.
church tonight.
Fred Evans and wife came up from Sioux
City yesterday. Mr.. Evans is on his way
back to the Hills, and will go as far as Pierre
on the steamer Rosebnd.
Maj. j. NJ. Lee, military agent at Spotted
Tail, and his wife and daughter, arrived in
Yankton from the agency yesterday, aud
went east on this mornings train.
B. Musser, of Orangevillc, Illinois, who
spent several days in Yankton the fore part
Of this month, returned yesterday on the
'teamer Rosebud from Bismarck, whittier
le went to see the country and visit rela-
i've.
Andrew F. Burleigh returned from Iowa
Jity last evening, where he had been attend
ng the law department Of the Iowa state
in which department he gradu.
tied on the 18th inst. He has certificates
# admi. sion to practice In the Iowa state
md United States courts. He will apply
or admission to practice in the courts Of
Dakota territory, and will likely commence
'ractice in Yankton.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-26
Gentlemen's summer suits, manufactured
to order at Eiseman's.
IN THE WHOLE HISTORY OF
MEDICINE. ~

No preparation has ever performed
such marvellous cures, or maintained so
wide a reputation as AYERS CHERRY
PICTORIAL, which is recognized as the
worlds remedy for all diseases of the throat
and lungs. Its long continued series of
wonderful cures in all climates has made
1t universally known as safe and relia-
BILE agent to employ. Against ordinary
colds, which are the fore runners of more
serious disorder, it acts speedily and surely
always relieving suffering, and often saw
ing life. The protection it affords, by its
timely use in the throat and lung disor-
ders Of children, makes it an invaluable
remedy to be kept always on hand in
every home. No person can afford to be
without it, and those who have once used
it never will. From their knowledge of it's
composition and effects, Physicians use
the CHERRY PEcroRAL extensively in
their practice, aad Clergymen recommend
it. 1t is absolutely certain in its rene.
dial effects, and will always cure where
cures are possible.
FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-26
CUT YOUR WEEDS.

A city ordinance requires that the owners, oc-
cupants or agents of blocks A, 8. 4, II, H. 49,
II, Is, q, %, a. 25, %. 81 s 3e, 81 49, 47 49, 70
and so, in Todd's Yankton and Witllerspoon's
Yankton; and blocks 1, 2, 3,4, s, 20. 2i a. q, "a,
a5, s6, 81, % and %. in Lower Yankton, shall keep
the weeds moved down OH said blocks, and inn
poses penalty Of from 81 to $40 for n non, COM
pliance with the provisions Of said ordinance
Tie owners, occupants or agents of said blocks
are hereby notified to comply with said ord-
nance, or suffer the penalty.
c. II. BATES,
City Marshal.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-26
THE FOURTH.
Preparation. for IL. Celebration I" Yans

Preparations for It's Celebration in Yank
The Yankton Turn-V Vcrein. fire company
and base ball club will unite in the celebra
ton Of the 4th Of July. A procession viii
be formed at 10 O'Clock .. M, at Turner
hall ON Second street, in which tho organ
izations above named will join. The pro.
cession will move down End street TO capt.
til, up Capital to 9Th, up 9Th to Broadway,
down Broadway to 3rd, down Sd street. and
thence to Hefner's grove, where tho exer-
c.ses and pic mic will be held. The pro.
gramme will include the reading ofdeclar-
alton Of Independence by W. d. Russell,
orations by Geo. H. Hand and G. A. Wet
ter. the former in English and the latter in
German; base ball match between the
Yankton's and Plow Boys for a purse of
$25; foot race, one hundred yards, for .
purse of $s-$5 to to the first and $3 to the
second best runner-open TO all sack race,
first premium IS, second s.; and blind.
folded war upon rooster, the winner to re-.
ceive prizs of TIVE dollars -
The festivities will conclude with grand
ball In the evening at Stones hall. Great
pains..are being taken by the committees
having the matter in charge to make the
celebration pleasant and enjoyable. and the
are that their efforts will meet
With full success.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-26
CITY COUNCIL REscLyrION,

Be u Resslrsd By the Mayor aud city Council of
the City Of Ydnkt0n:
SECTION isT. That it Is, and is hereby declared
necessary, that sidewalk should be constructed
on the east side OF Cedar street. In the city of
iankton, as follows: Commencing ON Third
street. on the northeast corner of Third and Ce-
dar streets; thence along the east side OF Cedar
street to the south side OF Fourth street. the same
being IN front Of and along the west side of lots
numbered 8, g. 6.7, & Q. Of block num-
Dered %, In the town of YanktOn. ID. I.
SECTION 2D. Said sidewalk shall be construct
ed OF wood, be four feet in width, and be in all
respects made OF the material. and I'm the man
ner provided by the ordinance of said city, and
the outer edge of said sidewalk shall be laid four
leet from the curb line Oi said street.
SECTION Sd. That this resolution shall be pub
liShed for four consecutive weeks in the Officin,
paper OF said city of Yarkton, u. T.