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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-06-07

If You wish to preserve your CON
stitution. you must first carefully OBJ
serve the bile laws Whitehall Times.
The man who wrote, Revolutions
never 20 backward" had never turned
back somcrsault over the tail-board Of
a farm-wagon.-De Detroit Free Press.
The poor man out West whose
wife dealt him triple.s the other day,
looked At them gloomily and exclaimed:
g Three Of kind and nothing in the
pot; just my luck"
Why is il, my dear sir,r said Wat
fles's landlady to him the other day,
''that you newspaper men never get
richP" 81 do not know" was the re-
ply, " except il is that dollars and sense
do not always travel together"
Pats description Of fiddle i very
old, but il has never been excelled:
I'll WAS the shape Of a turkey, and the
size Of 4 goose he turned 1t over on its
back and rubbed its belly with stick,
and och. ST. Patrick! how 1t did
squale!"
- scrawny-looking individual came
into the office. the other morning, to adj
veriise his wife who had left him, that
people should not trust her on his &C.
count. He asked the book-kccpcr the
price, and when told, said, in some sur
prise: :" Is that 50? Why. that's what
paid TO advertise my first wife.
thought prices might have come down. 7
Nv DdnJnvy Ncws.
p. Il. Barnum says: II tell you,
as Snowman, you cant make animals
drink whisky. They know BETTER The
Snowman is mistaken. We once heard
woman call out Of second story win.
dow TO an object that for nearly an hour
had been trying in vain to unlock the
front door: I" Drunk again, you old hog
are you2" And II hog isn't an ami
NAL, what Is itP--Norristown Herald.
A boy in Sunday-school proposed
. question TO be answered the Sunda,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-06-07

AN EPSON salts mine has been dis
covered about II miles from Chat
tanooga, Tenn. The deposit is 2 feet
thick, and easy Of access. II is pure,
and only requires crushing to make it
marketable.
Tool steel is generally first harden
ed by heating II TO a cherry-red and
then plunging il into cold water. AZ
terward the TEMPER is drawn by moder-
ately heating the steel again.
"A firm in Richmond, Va, has
ready second steam fire-engine for
the city Of st. Petersburg, Russia. This
same firm just before the war built the
first engine used in the Muscovite Capt.
til.
Norway has some curious exhibits
at the Paris Exhibition. She has fish
skins tanned for gloves; eel-skins pre-
pared for harness; shark-skins, 10 feet
long and 3 feet wide, for various pur-
poses; and whale skins, 60 feet long, for
driving-bands for machinery.
Engraving on glass is now done
with the aid Of electricity. The glass Is
first covered with concentrated solu-
tion of potassium nitrate, and the de-
sign is traced with a fine platinum point
connected with one pole Of a battery.
1t has been proved in regard to rail-
ways that rails placed in the direction
of the magnetic meridian are affected
quite differently from rails placed at
right angles 10 this direction; the former
oxydize and do not become brittle; the
latter do not oxidize, but do become
brittle; in intermediate directions the
rails participate more or less in the
qualities Of those which are placed in
the two extreme directions.
Prof. Il. Weber, of Berlin, has OBJ
tanned the prize u the Berlin Nerein
fuer Gewerbefleiss for his investigation
of the causes Of mill fires He shows
that all sorts Of Hour in dust clouds are
inilammable, and that some Of the so
called fire-damp explosions Of coal mines
are really caused By the ignition Of the
clouds Of dust floating in the atmos-
phere Of mines. Free and steady ven
iilation will greatly diminish the danger
Of destructive explosions in mills, and
those Of "dry minesv can be nearly
made impossible BY occasionally sprink-
ling the headings and galleries with
water conveyed in flexible pipes from
the plymouth.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-06-07

Next to Toolc, John s. Clarke Is
said to be the most popular eccentric
comedian on the English stage.
1t was o delightful idea Of the pro-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-06-07

MADISON, WIS, May 2i.-The tornado
which passed over this place last night
proves 10 have been more widespread and
destructive than was thought last night.
The storm came from the direction Of south
west, passing through section Of the state
where no tcle-raphc communication Il es-
tablishcd, hence details 0f the great destruc-
tion and loss OF life are meagcr. Enough
has been received. however, 10 show The de-
yastaton aud sacrifice ~ property and life
has been appalling. inthe vicinity OF prim-
rose, - mile. southwest ~ this city. and
from there through Mount Vernon u paOli.
the storm seems 10 have done wide-
spread damage. From - % 30
barns and farm houses were blown down,
some 81 them utterly destroyed and the de-
bris carried 20 ia the mighty avalanche Of
wind, some % II falling twelve and fifteen
miles away, one shutter Of house falling
in Lake Mendoza near this city. some
twelve or eighteen persons are known 10
have been killed and large numbers seri-
ously injured. Graphic vet territle descrip-
fions are given Of the terrible effect of the
tornado. Teams and wagons are reported
4 taken from roads aud carried in the air, and
dashed to the ground. Az Dr. George
Fox's, near Oregon, two valuable horses
in pasture were taken up 100 feet in the
air. carried tifty rods, and dashed 10 the
earth, killing them instantly. The storm
came from The direction Of Mineral Point
where IL wrought such terrible damage. II
raised from the ground seven or eight miles
southwest Of Madison, and again striking
here. Near Primrose and Paoli, the storm
seemed from half 10 mile In width ant
swept every thing before 1t, moving d0wt
trees, fences, barns, houses and shrubber,
rs II with scythc. Further returns may b
had Tonight.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-06-07

IL nursery wherein all is life and laugh in
stead Of crying and frctting, there Il sure 70
be found DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup. Price, -
cents bottle
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-06-07

THOMAS J. CLAY, grandson Of
Henry Clay, is q soldier in the regular
army inTexas.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-06-07

The Presbytery OF Cincinnati has
passed resolutions against going To thea
tiers, circuses and balls, and also saying
that Presbyterians must not dance, nor
play cards. These resolutions further
lament the prevalence Of - hilltop and
suburban resorts" where beer is sold
and Sunday Is desecrated.
DIR. John Hall opposes the practice
Of advertising the subject Of sermons,
and advises his brethren not to be
tempted into il. lie considers the re-
suits Of this 20 he that "thc poor, unin-
structed owners Of itching ears and va
cant minds have a good time, and per-
suade themselves that they are talking
religion when discussing the relative
merits Of the performances.
The Society Of Friends has pur-
chased thirty acres Of land at Bryn-Ma-
nor, on the Pennsylvania Railroad. as
the site for large college for "the bet
err education Of females" II will be
Of the same class and grade as Haver-
ford College. and the ground, with the
building and its endowment, will be
worth together about Sl,000,O00.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
PERSONAL

Barney Cole, Of Bon Homme. was in
town last night.
G. Q. Woolworth arrived last night from
Sioux City aud left to day for the Indian
country.
George N. Salisbury, of Beloit, Wis,
salesman for q Chicago tar paper house was
among last nights arrivals.
j. D. Welchman will leave IN 4 day or
two for his cattle ranch on Choteau creek,
where he will locate permanently.
j. s. and j. W. Cradle, of Vermillion,
were in town last night making arrange.
ments for the sale Of some goods by Kee.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
JACK vENAsLE's ARREST.

Editors Press and Dakotaian:
You are either misinformed or you wish
to misrepresent the achievements of Deputy
Marshall::Me rshon in recovering the monev
stolen from Jack Venable. The fact of the
matter is that the case was all worked up
and all that remained to do : was
to hunt up the deputy, and have the accused,
Henry Baset, locked up, which any child
could do. You will oblige me greatly by
inserting these few lines and you will also
give the honor to whom it is due. A. CITIZEN.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
JUST RECEIVED FROM NEW YORK.

20 pieces Water Proof Repclants-neyv
styles.
10 pieces cloakinss-late styles.
40 pieces Dress G~eods-latest styles.
100 pieces Ribbons-new shades.
70 pieces Fringes-woola n silk.
100 S~hauls-vcry Handsome.
500 dozen On. T. Thread,
100 Ladies' Felt Skirts.
100 pieces Flanncls-all colors.
100 pieces BleAched Muslins,
200 pieces Brown Muslins.
200 dozen H~eslery-aN sizes and quail.
tics, all OF which will be sold at bed rocl
prices. Call and examine soon.
L. ID. FARMER.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
furnish ample security for the performance

furnish ample security for the performance
of the same.
ABRAHAM DELLlN0ER,
Aid. Miner moved that the bid of Abra.
ham Dellinger be accepted and that he COM
mence work Immediately, and that the work
Be done under the supervision Of the street
commissioner. Carried.
Attest: H. B. WYNN, Mayor.
FRANK j. WAsMABAuaH,
City Clerk,
By E. 7. WHITE. Deputy.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24

Henry NefE, a commission merchant of
Chicago is shipping large quantities Of ap-
pies and other fruit to Yankton, which will
be sold at P. Neff's Broadway fruit house at
q small commission. Country merchants
and others would do we'll to call before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24

Harry Katz's stock is varied, and suitable
for all classes-working men, merchants,
professional men. Everybody can be suited
and fitted.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
SALE.

At Auction and Privato Sale.
A large stock of bankrupt goods just re-
ceived by L. NJ. Kee, who will sell them at
auction every evening and at private sale
during the day until all the goods are dis.
posed of. Sale will commence on Wednes.
day, September Is, at one o'clock r. m.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
By E. 7. WHITE, Deputy.
FuRNIsHINa a

Never before have We presented to the
gaze of our patrons such complete stock
Of gents furnishing goods a. uc exhibit this
faA. There are many new things in the fur
nishing goods line of recent introduction,
and We will take pleasure in showing them.
We can show a larger aud better selected
stock of furnishing goods, rs we'll as cloth
ing, than was ever before shown in Yank-
ton. Call and zee for yourself.
HARRY KATE.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
ALL ORDERS FOR OYSTERS
In any quentitity promptly attended to
Jenkinson & Pixies, Third st., Yankton.
the RIVER.

The steamer Western will leave tonight
for Fl. Lincoln.
John Coonce, pilot for two years on the
steaner Black Hills will ship as pilot on the
Western. A. Papin goes with him As assis-
tant.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
cLoAks! cLoAksM cLoAks y!

Fifty Ladies' and Misses, Cloaks just re.
ceived from New York and for sale, Cheap.
err han ever at L. ID. Farmers,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24

Geo. P. Dix, dentist, having returned
from the Hills, will resume the practice Of
his profession. Office, (for the presently at
his residence on Sd street, two blocks west
Of Merchants hotel.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
LOCAL LAcoNlcs.

AONuAs ..aN
Regular meeting Of the Bennett club at
the club room this evening.
A choice lot of Canada plums Just receiv-
ed at NefFs, Broadway commission house
The Episcopal society contemrlates the
erection, next spring, of a church building
somewhere on Sixth street.
The lecture committee held q meeting
last evening and agreed upon q distinguish.
ed course for the fall and winter.
The city council last night made a con.
tract with Abraham Dellinger for the repair
of all the broken sidewalks in town.
Plans and specifications for the new Bap.
list church building can be seen at the office
of Judge l. E. West, in P%ennington's block.
Henry Baget was examined last night be.
fore Justice Roberts, on the charge of lar
ceny of money, and in default of $500 bail
was committed to Jail to await trial.
A republican meeting is to be held il this
CITY on Saturday evening at the Bennett
club room (Stone's halIl. Judge Bennett
and other popular speakers will address the
meeting.
The ladies Of Christ church will hold q
sociable at the residence Of Mrs. Gen.
Esperson, on Wednesday evening, Septem.
Der 25th. Mrs. r. A. KETcHUM,
Secretary.
The Baptists of Yankton are making pre-,
parations to build a handsome and commo-
dious house of worship on the corner O
Sixth and Douglas streets. The plans wert
furnished BY a New York architect.
The weather indications for the upper
Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and
upper Lake regiou are, rising, followed by
falling barometer, north and variable, shift.
ing to warmer south winds, clear or partly
cloudy weather.
The last installmcnt of horses for the new
: Yankton and Deadwood stage line were for.
warded to-day. and the line will go into
operation the LIST of next month. Superin'
tendent Gamble leaves in the morning 70,
Pierre to complete arrangements.
Deadwood Times: A lad ten years old wa,
arrested at Yankton last week, tried. found
guilty and fined SIS and costs for hooking
watermelons from Abraham Dellingerl
patch, and nc one appearing to pay the fin,
the boy was sent to Jail. Yankton must b.
getting mighty puritanical to allow such ar
outrage to be committed on the ~perosativel
of a boy.
Mr.. Peter Stefen, having bought the in
terest of Ct. Melvin in the Brady stable
would announce to the old patrons ant
customers that he will continue the bushes
and is prepared to furnish first class rigs
double or single buggies and saddle horses
and hopes by careful and personal attention
to the business to receive the patronage o
the public. The saleand boarding of horse:
a specially.
An order has been issued from the Indian
department prohibiting Rev. s. D. Human
from visiting the Santee agency. AS there
are important witnesses at Santee whose
presence MI. Hinman desires to secure al
the church trial of next month. this action
is looked upon with considerable suspicion
Without these witnesses he cannot meet hi.
accusers, and he cannot procure them 81
long as he Is prohibited from visiting th.
sgency. This move has a Hammondist
look.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24

Free lunch at the Tivoli saloon, Third
street, every morning, from 10 to II O'Clock
and on each Saturday evening from 9 to II
o'clock. L. FREUDENsTEN.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24

A large supply of choice Hyslop crat
apples just received at Browns.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24

The celebrated Diamond brand of oyster.
and celery at H. A. Schoregge's, kept con-
stantly on hand.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24

DRY GOODS! DRY GOODS!
Now being received at ChaA Eiseman &
Co.'S, Broadway, the newest and latest
styles Of staple and fancy dry goods, Of all
descriptions, at bottom prices.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24

Fall stock of hats, caps and gloves just re.
ceived at /. Piles & Co.'s.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
GlRL.

a competent girl to go to Cheyenne Agency 70
do housework. Apply TO
A. W. LAVENDER,
Caeh Grocer.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
HOUSES FOR SALE.

HOUSES FOR SALE.
The NO cozy s room brick houses on Third
street, Immediately west OF my residence, are tor
sale, at one thousand dollars each, cash. They
rent readily for fifteen dollars a month, each.
If sold. early possession can be given.
JOHN L. PENNINGTON.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24

A full line Of gents neck wear, Silk
Handkerchief in all colore, styles and quail
titles at Harry Katz's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24

The finest line Of merchant tailoring
goods ever brought to the city consisting Of
cassimeres of all descriptions. Scotch suit
ings, French and English worsteds, plain
and chinchilla beavers for overcoats, now in
stock at Chas. Eiseman & Co.'S.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
LADIES !

LADIES'!
Call at Eiseman & Co.'s before purchasing
and examine their stock of dress goods,
which are the incest line ever brought to the
territory.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
FOR RENT.

A brick dwelling house or 9Th street, lower
Yankton, containing Z rooms, pantry and closet
with the conveniences of cisten and well. Pos
session given October 1st. Apply to
J. N. HARTERT,
On the premises.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24

Fred S%chnauber's new building ON Broad.
way is nearly enclosed.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
CLoAKs! CLoAKs.

CL0AKs! CLOAKs.
Chas. Eiseman & Co. have now a large
lice of the newest styles Of ladies ready
made cloaks, shawls, etc, cheaper than ever
before.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.

Five hundred men and teams to work on the
Sioux City& Pembina Railroad, between Eden
Fairview and BelOit. Address
C. NJ. BERGEN, Contractor,
Fairview r. O., u. r.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24

Don't fail 70 90 10 Eiseman's for your
busineas suit, dress suit, or over coat; best
make and sure AZ.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
100000 ENVELOPES!

White and colored, sizes 6. ca, 81, 81, 9s and
los, plain or printed, cheaper than ever before
offered in this market. Call at Press and Dako-
taian office and examine.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
FOR SALE.

Also a large number Of city lots very low,
for the next few days.
w. w. BRooK1Nas,
Jencks Hotel.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
TO RENT.

Alarge well furnished room on the ground
floor. corner Second aud Linn streets. Apply on
the premises.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
MUSIC FURNISHED.

For Balls, Socials and evening parties. Prof.
Vinateiri is prepared to furnish piano-forte, viO-
lin and cornet music for public or private enter
tainments. Address
FELIX V~1NATEIRI,
P.O. YanktOn, residence. SecOnd-St.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
spteial gutiess.
LOST.

LOST.
On Saturday evening, a gold and black pencil,
without top. The price of the pencil will be
paid 10 the finder, II returned to this Office.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24

The latest style of Fall Hats just received
at III. Katz's.
DR.. Fl. d. Dodge, dentist, Dewitt's block
Yankton.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24

In our Clathing Department may be found the most ex-
tensive lines Of MEMS, YOUTHS 4 BOYS SUITS, in every
conceivable quality, color and style, at VERY Low
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
ctorH,No, FURNISHING GOODS, &C.
WISE BROTHE RS,
FALL

We have the largest and most complete stock Of Clothing
ever offered in the west.
Everybody is invited to examine our goodssandlprices.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24

Boys and childrsn's clothing at Wise
Bros.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24

Of the committee was adopted and clerk
ordered 10 draw warrants as therein recon-
mended.
Communication from j. r. Hanson that
he would repair the sidewalk in front Of
north half oflot 13, block1 l, lower Yankton,
Immediately, received and read.
AID. Wheeler moved that Mr.. Hanson be
allowed the remainder Of this week to
complete the walk. Carried.
Petition of G. L. Richardson in relation
to peddler's license, was presented, read and
referred to COMMITTEES on ordinances.
Bills of F. Burgi, watching fire, $500.
Walter II. Carr, merchandise, Soc; John W.
Bramble, removing obstructions in street,
$l.50; and T. M. Brisbine watching FIRE,
$500, was presented and referred to the
committee on finance and taxation.
The following bids for repairing sidewalks
we're received and opened:
September %, 1873.
To the Honorable Mayor and Common Cous-
ell:
GENTs:-I will repair the old walks with
new walks for IS cts. per foot for all eight
feet walks and 40 cts. for six feet and 40
cts. for four feet and in good manner.
G. w. DELANATER.
YAsKroS, Oak. Sept. %, '7s.
To VIM. GenmM, Street ComMissiosr CITY
Of YdHkton:
SIR:-I hereby propose 70 furnish labor,
lumber and nails under the conditions Of
your advertisement dated Sept. 9Th. 1878.
q follows: Labor at 15c per square yard.
Pine lumber 1t $1,000 per n. feet Nails,
lOd and larger a1es at $3.50 Per cwt, md
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-24
TAKEN UP.

TAKEN UP
On Friday morning, September 18th, W pigs,
weighing about 100 pounds each. The owner is
invited to call, pay damages and take the ami
mails away. ELIZA BARGoLD, 9
Near the Round House, Yankton.