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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-29
BLACK HILLS NOTES.

There are 253 Cinnamon in the Hills.
There arc l3S school children in Dead
wood.
One man has 1, 200 head of sheep on the
Centennial prairie.
The Pioneer mentions Joseph Violin as
among the solid men of the Hills.
The Father De Smet mining company
are now running 105 stamps on their ore.
E-chap-sen-te, alias Whip the Indians,
tried at Rapid City on the charge Of murder
was acquitted.
large number Of the merchants Of Dead
wood have signed an agreement to close their
places of business at noon on Sunday.
Eight hundred and fifty tons of ore from
the Hidden Treasure nine, crushed in the
company's mill, yielded $4,000 in gold.
The clean up was made on the Goth.
A feud exists between Deadwood and the
upper towns in the gulcf. In the late eltc-
tion for justices of the peac, the upper towns
united against Deadwood and scooped the
metropolis.
The two-st mp mill at Pennington, lately
cleaned up 5000 from 155 pounds Of Florida
rock. The Florida mine is situated on Vel
low creek, about ore mile and a half from
Pennington and is the first southern extern
ton of the Elkhorn lode.
Good dry diggins have been struck near
Custer, in the vicinity of Calamity Bar.
The ground is shallow, only being from IS
to "a inches to sd rock. No stripping is
done, everything is shoveled in. Three
small loads recently yielded $16.30. Some
Of the ground prospected has yielded as
high ss two dollars to the pan.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-29

Brooklin, June 10, 1878.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-29

The worst liver complaint of which we
ave lately heard is that it costs SO much to
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-29
VEGETINE
For CANCERS and
DANGEROUS HUMORS.
The Doctors Certificate.
Read It.

ASHLEY. Washington CO., ILL.,, Jan II, 1873.
MIR. II. II. STEVENS =
Dtar Sir This is to certify that l lad been
suffering from u Rose Cancer on my right breast,
which grew very rapidly, and all my friends had
given me up to die, when heard of your medi-
cine. vegetine, recommended for Cancer and
soon found myself beginning to feel better my
health and spirits both felt The benign iniimeace
time commenced the use of the Vegctinc. the
Cancer came ont almost bodily
CARRIE DEFORREST.
certify that am perfectly acquainted with
Mrs. DeF0rrcSt, and consider her one of our very
best women. DIR. S. II. FLOWERS.
ALL DISEASES OF THE BLooD.-If Vegetine
will relieve pain, cleanse, purify, and cure such
diseases. restoring the patient to perfect health,
after trying different physicians, many remedies,
suffering, for years. is 1t not conclusive proof, II
you are u sufferer, you can be cured? Why is
this medicine performing such great cures? It
works in the M blood IN the circulating % fluid ,r It
great source of disease originates in the blood !;
and no medicine that does not act directly upon
1t, to purify and rcnOvate, has any just claim up
on public attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17


EQUITY CoURT-Judge Mac Arthur.
Yesterday, Schneider vs.. Brown; bill dis
mnrsia " WIN costs appeal by complainant.
do Saor vs. Nai H speeie i xi Stn
awarded. Mason vs.. Mason; distributiye
share OF Bates & Bro; ordered paid. William
cannon VS.. Cannon: rule to show cause,
POLICE CoURT-Judoe S7,eu,
Yesterday, Francis Hill, diSorderly; S., or 7
days, Lewis Perkins, vagrancy; bonds, or
Woodruff, disorderly; IS, or is days. Lucy
Robinson, vagrancy; bonds, or w0rkhOuse.
George Bunett assault on Superintendent
HIalSa continued Henry Hall and Henry
ellis from D. Morrison on Saturday night; Hail
plead guilty. and johnson stated that Tommy
fese ga tha nm m. bundle hra Clark small boy
them to him and johnson to sell for him. They
were sentenced: Hall to 60 days in Jail and
Johnson &c san to 80 days: Thomas Smith, larceny
iat1; jail + months. John McGregor, William
Myers, Jas; Padsett, profanity, and Chas. w.
Quarlls and Henry Scott, disordery; forfeited
pocketbOOk containing So from James B. NAV.
who testified that when brushing his coat IN
Inc hne,y yard Yesterday he dropped the pocket
Sarah Butler testified that Anna picked up the
pocketbook and went off. Lieut.. NOonon tes-
Tined TINE to golng with Mr. May to Annals house
the room. and, following her, he caught her in
the act Of hiding it; jail 30 days r. Fleet, as
saut on E. Randall forfeited collateral Ed.
ward ward Randall, assault on Robert Katts; dis.
missed. Robert katts, assault on Edward
Randall: dismissed. James Somers, small
colored girl, charged with assaulting Sarah
Gordon, a larger one, with stone; fined 81.
Samuel Young, a colored boy, for interfering
with the pound master was fined S..
TO-DAY.
Patrick Mangan, loud and boisterous; S.,
or Is days. BERTHE Walters, vagrancy; bonds,
or 80 days. Richard Williams and Ellen Viii,
liams, disturbing the quiet of Georgetown; S.,
or days. William Schmidt, vagrancy: bonds
or so days. William Webster, loud and bOis.
t-rous; s., or Is days. Mary G.. Blackwell,
loud and boisterous: S.. Fannie Smith, pro-
family; s., or days. Mary Gaskin, profanity:
s., or days. Charles Sellers and Kare Sellers,
Keeping yard S.. Jefferson Christy and
Ghas; Chase, larceny of two hogs; continued
Charles Char IS Evans, larceny Of pair of boots; 50
$lOO bonds, or 80 days. John Mann, assault on
Catharine Mann; $40, or 80 days. William Y.
s. Wilson, embeZzlement; continued. ThOs
Kenny, larceny of trunk from Henry Young:
grand jury-bOnds $500. Thomas Darlington,
assault on Officer Farquhar; held for the &C
ton OF the grand jury-bonds $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17
CITY ITEMS.
Do You KNOW that headache whitens the
hair prematurely7 LodiHe's Headache Speci
nc cures II In five to twenty minutes.

Do You KNOW that headache whitens the
hair prematurely? L0dtUe's Headache Spect-
nc cures 1t In five to twenty minutes.
THE PEOPLE have been 50 much imposed
upon by several worthless SarsaparillaS, that
we are glad to be able to recommend prepa-
ration which can be depended on as contain
ing the virtues OF that invaluable medicine,
and is worthy OF the public confidence. d ct.
ayers SdrSdpdrild cures when anything can
cure the diseases that require an Alternative
medicine.
To LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.-We wish to
call attention to A. Fischer's Chemical Scour-
Ing and Dyeing ESta adjustment, No. 9O6 street,
near 9th street By promptly adopting the
european invention, he is enabled to do his
WORK In manner not 70 be equaled bv those
not possessing these facilities. Gents suits
cleaned for s.. n. B.-Lace curtains cleaned
from 81 up to $50 window Wool blankets
from 5O cents to 81 pair, by cleaning mum.
Der a reduction in price. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. His dry cleanser removes grease spots
ing gives them an appearance as il newly made
FOR UPWARD OF THIRTY YEARS Mrs Wins.
t0U'S Soothing Syrup has been used for chill
f aren: it eorrects aeldity OF the stomach, re-
leVes wind collie, regulates the bowels, cures
dysentery and diarrhRa. whether arising
from teething or other causes. An old and
welltried remedy. Is cents bottle.
HAPPY T1D1Nes for nervous sufferers, and
quacked. Pulvermacher's Electric Belts effec-
tually cure premature debility, weakness and
decay. Book and Journal, with Information
worth thousands, mailed free. Address Pull
City. 6.1S,d&klv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17
The Weather.
LOCAL NEWS.
Condensed Locals,

The street lamps viii be lighted at s :35 p. m,
and extnguiShed at 10 pm.
The Mt. Vernon Peace society will hold its
annual convention at Mt Vernon Springs to-
morrow. Short addresses VIII be delivered by
President TrOth, Or. Breed, Belva A. Lock
wood, Lavinia T.. DundOre, OF Washington
ID. O.; Chalkley Gillingham, of WOodlawn !:
Ma OT James wilkinson "a missionary from
the SOUTH and volunteer speakers
Arrangements are being made for a grand
regatta from Cumberlands boat house to take
place on the 9TH or Sth of October. There are
10 be four TaceS-SiDglP, double, pairs and
Tours Tie arrangements are in the hands of
MessTS- Briggs, Strong and Harrison.
The Labor League last evening put itself on
record as opposed to any strike, aud adOpted
a resolution sayiDg:-"W are now content to
work Tor whatever wages we can get until
Congress cOnveneS and makes additional an
preparations TO carry on the work.
Moses Shipley, cOlOred, OF Prince Georges
county, Md, yesterday afternoon shot himself
accidentally, and Officers Miller and Harlow
took him TO the fifth precinct station, and Dr.
Walters attended him, after which he was sent
10 the hospital.
Announcement is made in our advertising
columns OF the renewal of the cOpartnerShip
OF Wilett & Ruoff. They have always had a
good reputation.
Owing to the great increase in the revival at
FOUNDRY Nj. L. church, a day of fasting and
prayer IS appointed for tomorrow. On Thurs
day an allday meeting is TO be held, com
mencing at $3.50 4. m. and to continue until IL
p H. About 30 persons have been seeking
religion at this great revival, conducted by tie
y0unc evangelist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17
GEORGETOWN.

FIRE:-Ihis morning, at 6l5 o'clock, an
alarm was struck from box ~ for fire which
was disc 4 In a paper warehouse of Mr..
George Hill, on Water street, between High
pIoye in Hills paper mill. The fire was dis
covered in the upper (second) story of the
warehouse. and spread along the roof to the
warehouse adjoining-also paper warehouse
belonging to the same. These were originally
four Old dwelling houses, but were recently
warehouses. There is house between them
and the paper mill, to neither of which was
any a damage mage done: The District fire depart
]y on hand, 5 and being first present. After
some action No. was disabled and did
not do her work. but all the men worked
it having been confined to the two
warehouses above stated, of which the roofs
were burned and also the inside of the second
story. The stock consisted of waste paper, in
bales, and both houses were stocked to their
capacity. The damage cannot be as yet accu-
rately determined, by reason of the nature of
the stock. The stock in the lower story was
put at 81, 800, and the total damage may be
roughly put at about 5000. The cause of the
h hre was a either incendiaTy or from spontsne
assign the latter cause. The property and
stock is said to be fully insured in Washing
BUILDING Assoc1AT1oN-Thes Seventh Build.
ing Association at its 18th regular monthly
meeting, held last night at Goddard's hall,
cloSeu us a1alrS, parties who had taken a
purchase making half payment. MIR. VIM.
King submitted his final report. which was &C
cepted.
REAL ESTATE SALE.-Mr. Joseph F. Birch.
the we'll known undertaken of this place. has
purchased of Miss Emily Dodge the property
on the northeast corner of West and Green
streets, lately occupied by Mr.. A. II. Dodg &c,
deceased, for S., 600.
SlCK.-WilsOn Dunlop, colored, was brought
to the station house last night in sick cOndi-
tlOn, DR.: Wells prescribed for him, and he
was kindly cared for.
FIGHT.--Ed. Daily, colored waiter for Mr.
George Thicker, got into quarrel with the
bar tender at Mr.. Thecker'S restaurant, this
morning, and was put out whereupOn he be.
gan stoning the house. He was arrested by
Officer ShankS.
GRAIN.--Boat LOudoun. with 5000 bushels
wheat and $50 bushels corn to Hartley s. Bro.
MERCHANTS EXGHANGE.-3,OOO bushels of
wheat offered, and sold at 102 to 1851.
PORT.-Entered-E. c. Knight, Chichester,
with 500 bblS. cement to j. G. Il j. nj. Waters,
and assorted cargo to District merchants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17

:. @sQueen Victoria is in Scotland again for
the second time this year. She has been to
Ireland twice in her life.
,AsA London magazine, devoted to bic y
cling, has the Shakespearfan motto, Then
may set the world on wheels"
A@Death is the penalty In China for the
authors of allanOnymOus accusations of crime.
although the charge be true.
4~Among the cOnvicts at the Auburn
prison are AZ lawyers, q clergymen, and Is
physicians.
@They got up bull-fght at Monsegur,
France, recently. 1t was great success.
One matador had his ribs broken, another
was trampled on and third was bruised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17
Educational Instifut,ous.

MI. Z. ZsmeIenys, IT,, is ready to resume his
musical Instruction. Address Ia Saratoga
street, Baltimore, Md.
PrOf E. Barili will resume his singing lessons
on Thursday, Sept. l9. at Marini' hall, where
he can be seen on Thursdays, Fridays and
saturdays. from 10 to i o'clock a. m.
Donch q Son have resumed their regular
course OF instructions on the VIOLIN piano and
various orchestral instruments. Residence,
COS III street NV.
Prof TIL. Heness has returned from Ger
many, and Is ready for his German classes
instruction given in elOcution to schools.
private classes and TO individuals, by Miss NJ
Il. SehreiGer, A NJ, ga M street n w., Wash
lngtOn, ID. C..
The tenth year of Incarnation Church School
Tor young ladies and children will begin We'd
nesday. Sept IS
The ROsslyn Seminary will reopen ar No.
1896 i street NV on "Wednesday, Sept. Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17

CARPETS, large stock, new patterns, from %
cents up to the best goods. Oil cloths all
widths: Rugs, rugs. rugs. Venetian carpets,
all widths. Nottingham lace from Is cents I'M
c. M. Towson, 636 Pennsylvania avenue, south
side, near 7th.-AdUt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17

ONE hundred pieces black and cOlOred silks
Just arrived at Carriers. the popular cash dry
goods store. Excellent black silk, 75c Our
COlOred silks very cheap, all c0lors; blue,
brown plumb, stee', cardinal and all the very
light shades of colored silks.-Adut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17

SINGULAR ESCAPE FROM JAIL.-At EastOn,
last night, young German, named Edward
SchWeltZer, who was serving a three years
term for burglary. and larceny in the North
amptOn county prison, made his escape. He
was confined in a cell on the second floor of
the prison, which is very substantial build
ing. The fellow crept through the window of
his cell, after breaking off portions Of quite
window frame: The opening. thus made
measured exactly inches in width and Il in
length. An examination of his room shows
that he must have stripped off all his clothing
and sOaped himself thoroughly, as his basin Of
water with soap in it stood near the window.
He had peculiar fiat head, and did not weigh
over lis pounds. but on going out through the
window he left much of his hair behind. 1t
must have been tight squeeze. After getting
his head and body outside it was an easy mat
ter for /. him to reach strong waterspout,
himself up to the roof. This gained, he easily
reached the ground by means of rope which
he had made out of cotton warp, he being a
weaver weaver Hardly one man out of one thousand
the opening through which Schweitzer made
bis escape. There was a night Waterman ip
the hall of the prison, who says he heard no
noise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17

ROMAN gold, onyx, coral, silver, jet, enamel
and Partisan diamond jewelry in all the new
fall styles, at Pligg's jewelry store, No. 457
Pennsylvania avenue, near ~ street.-Adrt,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17

colt, keeper of the poOrhouse in Berlin, Conn.
is dying with hydrOphObia. He as bitten
nine MIN months ago by a playful puppy: He was
mouth, and with spasms. His wife, Who was
bitten at the same time, was taken sick last
Friday. Another man, bitten at the same
=. Frank Siegel aged Il, died in Providence,
hi, Friday, OF hydr0phObia. He was bitten
two and a half years ago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17
THE COERTS.

IF YOU WISH to borrow money on real estate
at low rate Of interest, apply to B. 81, Mariner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17

FLOOD, THE BONANZA MAN, is building one
Of the finest residences in America, on
grounds on San Francisco. bay including l 800
acres. Five years are to be consumed in fin.
ishing the house, which resembles a French
chateau of the old style, and is to be sur
rounded by yerandas and have two towers 40
feet high. Within, the apartme nts are to be
large and splendidly furnished, and will in
clude very large dining and wine rooms
Flood also .cOntemplates city residence Of
equal magnifcence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17
4 DENIAL ~ HOLMES E. OFFLEY

UGShinGt07, D. g., Sept. l6, lS1S.-P. c.
Ht jritt, ESg : Dear Sir.-Haying seen the state.
ment III THE STAR of this evening in relation
10 your connection with our bank / deem it
Justice 10 yGU IL DENY over my own signature
TIE S,alement that you had failed 10 put up the
amount OF capital agreed upon, and a!so TO
deny that you had at any time drawn out any
OF the capital SO paid in, nor do believe that
any of my clerks made the assertion attributed
to hun in HE SFAE statement IL were not
utterly Frustrated by sickness / would also
deny large part of TIE STAR article in rela-
ton TO myself.
Truly yours, HOLMES E.. OFFLEY.''
NH. HEWITT NOT LIABLE BEYOND HIS 81, 900
MI Hewitt, being a special partner, under
the laws OF the District it was unnecessary for
for him To append his signature to the assign
ment to Messrs. Marbury and Hinke. Mr.
HewlttS liabilities underthe law do not extend
beyond the amount paid in, viz: S25,0Ol
The cause of the troubles of the firm was (as
stated IN yesterdays STAR the fall in District
securities. and some persons are OF the opinion
that the firm borrowed trouble: or, in other
words, became frightened and unlOaded Al
though there has been decline, it is thought
that could they have held on for few weeks
they would have been safe.
THE AssIGNEES
are now engaged in having the books Strai ght
ened up, and from present indications they
have hopes that they will be able to paw dollar
Tor dollar If they are given time. The deposits
account is comparatively very small the bust
ness having been mostly dealing in stocks.
FOOTING Up THE BOOKS.
There was but little excitement this morning
IN the vicinity Of The suspended banking
house The doors were shut to-day, but inside
a corps OF clerks are busy footing up the liabil-
tiles and assets of the firm. The assignees
hope soon TO he able to make statement for
the benefit OF the creditors. If, as they seem
TO believe, the bank will pay dollar for dollar.
nouncement To dispel the thousand and one
rumOrs that the failure is a hopeless one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17

CAssIMERES, for men and boys wear. from
81, As, so, 60, rs, SIC. Blankets, large size.
double wool blankets. ESQ, $500, S. 50 and up.
Nottingham lace, new patterns, from Is cents
proof cloths from 60 cents up. Shetland shaWls,
all cOlors. 500 and $3.50. c. M. Towson, $50
pennsylvania avenue, south side.-AduE
MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to
Robert M. Page, Of Bladensburg, and Haddie
+. Thompson, OF Hyattsville, Md; David L.
and Mary Bell; Rosser V. Harris, of Orange
county, Va, and Magnolia E. Harris. of SpOtt.
sylvania county, Va; John VIM. Eslin and
Lilly Elizabeth GER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17
NEW YORK SHOE STORE,
COS Pennsylvania arensse.

Our GOODS are as good rs any 10 the MARKET
Our prices are fully 20 per cent than any other
house.
We take no Advantages. Our goods are an
marked In plain figures.
LOOK AT THIS LIST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17
ADJUSTMENTS

CONC THIS EVENING
~ at MCCAUIEY'S HALL, 2O3 Penn. ave.
east. by the o. W. D CLUB, aided by the Alex
andria Quartette Club. Doors open at Z: perfor-
nance begins at 8. Proceeds for the yellow fever
sufferers. Admission, 20 cents. IL
NATIONAL THEATER. Buffalo Blu.
In keeping with the policy OF this house in pre-
Sentng all the rstclaSs artists in their respective
lines the for this week is announced
with confident anticipations of great success.
ME- Cody as scout and Indian fighter has ma
IDOL a repu' alton. He j. appreciated by the MILL
iafy authorities the first and foremost of from
tier heroes.
As a Buffalo Hunter he was selected by the State
Department. being the most daring and ski.lful,
az companion and guide to Duke Alexis, of Rus
Sfa when he was in he West.
THE INDIANS THAT APPFAR ARE ALSO REAL
SAVAGE CHIEFTAINS.
The SCOUTS ARE REAL SCOUTS.
For One Week Only commencingTO-NI6HT
with Matinee SATURDAY.
MAH CODY; OR. LOST IND WON.
after the drama grand trial OF skill between
the scouts and Indians, lasting 30minutes.
MONDAY" Shakspere's King j ohm, - with
grand distribution of its characters. sep14 -tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17

REAL ESTATE SALEs.-Nessrs Duncanson
q Bros sold Yesterday at auction for FL. Il.
M No trustee. part OF lot No. 8 in square
TO. =. :, ana known as No. 1881 9th street u. W.
Lot IL teet Zlnches by 90 feet AZ inches i'm
proved by frame dwelling, to Jane Ne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17
The Suspension of OH1ey & Co.

As stated in THE STAR OF yesterday, the
banking house of Il f. Ofiey & Co. made an
assignment yesterday morning. In the after
noon p!aeard was displayed at the bank
which read as follows:
This bank is closed. III. Z. Olfley & Co. have
made an assignment for the benefit of their
creditors to the undersi gned, who will proceed
to settle up the affairs of the bank as speedily
as possible. Notes ia ling due in this bank
Wilt be paid at the National Metropolitan
Bark one Of us viii BE- found here from one
to three p. III. daily until further notice.
:. :. HENKIE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-17

COWHIDED By WOMAN.-LaSt Tuesday
tlecting on the management of the Industrial
Home, No. SOC street northwest. Miss Sarah
Hardman, very bright colored girl, daughter
Gle; and ascertaining that the author was one
>: T. Bruce, colOred man who had been soil
eilng subscriptions for the home and had
Oeen discharged, determined to chastise him,
since then she has been looking for him, but
failed to md him until last night, when, ac-
companled by Rev. j: g. BagwelI, she went to
making his appearance she seized him by the
collar and with the eowhide gave him about
drawing the blood. Having satisfied harself
that he had received punishment enough she
left. walking away With her escort,