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The Phoenix herald., 1879-06-28
A Boys Bravery and Narrow Escape.

John Conlan, the " elevator boy in the Chicago Postoffice Building, lately burned, Is credited with considerable manly unselhshness and useful pres ence of mind during the fire. He could easily have escaped at the first alarm but went up, instead, to warn the jan itor's family on the sixth story, and others on other floors in succession, taking them down in his elevator and returning, until he almost sacrificed his own life.
 On the fourth floor, Mir. Schufeldt was occupied with experimenting the Iubors of some carpenters and plasterers who were fitting up an office for him. Upon receiving the alarm, he, with his daughter and employees, got into the eIe, ator, and were lanued on tue ground floor uninjured. The boy made four trips with his elevator, warning occu- pants of the offices that the opportuni- tles for escape would soon be lost, aud then abandoned the elevator on the sec ond floor.
 At this time the smoke was blinding, and he had to feel his way into Sheri- dams headquarters, where he found the general putting up his papers of value into a package, with which he finally fled. Conlan meanwhile put the rec ords of the department into the safe.
 At this moment, the fire was almost upon him. His chance of escape sud- denly became small, every avenue seem ing to be cut of. In desperation, he finally ran to a window on Adams street. No chance there. He then crossed the hall, found a window through the smoke, and found the per manent fire escape, by which he finally reached the ground.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-06-28

CHINESE l. WE OF FLOWERS. s.-The love of flowers Is one of the Chinese passions. aud Is gratiied by artificial limitations. In narrow street of Pe- kin, d ,laily lair is held, at which, foI half a mile, plth-paper and silk flowers are exposed for sale.
 Foreigners stand fascinated before the stands, watching the skill of the fiower-makers. E ich one Is provided with soIt of pincers, some ~lre, pot of glue, knlves, aud some with plth- paper of many hues.
 In q short time, while his delft fingers move with wildering rApldity, he will counterfeit the dahiia, aster, rose or whatever real flower lies before him for d model His sk Il in cutting leaf, calyx and petals. is equalei only by his marvellous eye for delicate differ ences of tint.
 Here the peddlers get their supplies for the day. It is astonishing t1 see how fond the people are of those beau tiful counterfelts Of nature. Tne Chi nese women wear no bonnets or hats, but do their hair up in elaborate fash ions, and wear flowers instead.
 In some parts of the kingdom, you may know ii woman be m aid. widow or matron, from the color of the flowers she wears in her h lir.
 The parasol, where the women wear no hats, Is, of course, an Indispensable article for any outdoor excursion, and the whole family of arasols and um brellas in China is marvel. They are generally made of silk or paper.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-06-28

Mir. ". W. Corcoran, whose old age is given up to deeds of kindness, has just purchased the Patapsco Institute at Ellicott's Mills, and given the title deeds. to the two great-nieces of John Randolph, Of Roanoke, who are ac- complished woman, but very poor. They will open school there in the autumn, taking with them the pupils now under their care.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-06-28

SPANISH BEGGARs.- streets are thronged with paupers who beg for their daily bread. Woe to you, if you chance to give one of them anything; for soon their friends and friends friends will hear of it, and the next time you go out you will have train of eager persistent attendants wherever you go. But should you give one a penny or two, be careful to place it gen tly iD his outstretched hand or cap, for if you should throw or toss the pennies at them your ears will be ealuted with such volume of curses that, could you understand them all, would make you shudder, and wonder how many ayes and pater nosters they will have to say for penance ''Are they dogs that you throw your miserable centaros at them l' No public provision is made for pau pers, but on Saturday no one refuses their petitions.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-06-28

The proprietor of a London journal who was much annoyed by receiving objectionable anonymous letters, dis covered the author, and will prosecute him at law.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-06-28

The introduction of the use of the Bible in administering oaths in New Mexico, where 1t was never used until Judge Prince went out, has been the occasion of some local humor in the newspapers of the Territory. The Santa Fe papers insist that at Las Vegas the sheriff ransacked the town for two days in search of the necessary volume and finally only succeeded by borrowing one from a convent. The Las Vegas papers retort that when the Bible was introduced into the Court at Santa Fe. the lawyers siezed on it and read it with avidity for some hours, i'm agining that 1t was new Eastern pub lication, until one of them remembered having heard of the story of Daniel when he was small child in Chautau- qua county. The Bible Society will please make no of New Mexico as good missionary ground.-N y. Fri bune.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-06-28

At the festivities of the recent Aus trian silver wedding Prince Potocki, son of the Governor of Galicia, appeared in a Magyar dress. three of his diamond buttons being alone worth S200,00
The Phoenix herald., 1879-06-28

Is it true that spare-rib is very pop ular diet among the Mormons?
The Phoenix herald., 1879-06-28

He that falls into sin is man that grieveth at it may be saint that boasteth of it is devil.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-06-28

VERY TRUE.-Many papers are at last awaking to the fact that when Il person who IS witness i'll 8 court takes solemn oath to tell the whole truth, browbenting lawyers should not prevent him from fulfilling his obliga- tion to God. Besides, 1t is coming 10 be considei ed that lawyer has no right to be loafer simply because he happens to be engaged in case.-N. r. Herald.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-06-28

THIMBLEs.- recent meeting of the British archaeological association to the statements made that these articles were of recent date. evidence was ad- duced to show that they were we'll known to the Romans. Tine earliest examples. however, in England and north Europe appear to have been of leather, one of that material being shown. It was in use in county Cork so late as 1920. A large number of examples of brass. dating from 1900, were exhibited. They were mostly found in London, and some of the seventeenth century have inscrip- tions.-ALheneum
The Phoenix herald., 1879-06-28

A man went into clothing store the other day, and after picking out some very fine cloth, said: Iwant to make my father present of an overcoat. Just measure it for me. Of course it will be too big for him, but it's pretty good wearing cloth. and as the old mans in bad health, I'll have to wear it sooner or later anyway. Just make it little broad across the shoulders"
The Phoenix herald., 1879-06-28

Needs looking in.o-A telescope.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-06-28

A shirt-front is q thing to be studded.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-10

- - g - ~ - d. n.
Out o! the quiet which pervades the pc
litical atmosphere at Washington very little
is evolved Of more than passing moment.
While the dull spell Is on it has. occurred
to the democrats To- spring til; Glover re-
port of investigations into the affairs Of re-
publican officials. Glover charges q multi.
tude Of sins and proves none Of them. His
report would make q big book and is par
ticularly intended to make the people be-
lleve that the financial department Of the
government is corrupt. Secretary Sher-
mar has given Glover and his experts the
largest Liberty in the~sreasury to dig and
delve. and says they are welcome to publish
all the disclosures they can find. He
knows they have found nothing wrong, ex:
cept perhaps a fen small d~lsciepancies il
the mint departmentsbefo Sherman came
in. The secretary says. the stories about
large steals and discrepancies in the treas
ury vanished into moonshine, when al the
lights were turned on. On alleged &c.
100000 deficit was charged IA having oc-
CURED in 1865. So much had been said
that he caused the books to be oyefhauled,
and the alleged deficit was found notitoSex-
list. This rebutting testimony makes q bad
mess Of Glover's, story. \
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-10

The crops in McCook county are report
ed to be f~irt.claa. There have been NO
grasshoppen in the county, the seee'
have been timsly nd Suhisient y keep "
E~.s..ion in afpra srtoElpsr onditioe:
A Sioux EaAlsA special to W. Pioneer
Press, dated the 7th,, says Mrs. f. Lee and
babe of Sioux Falls. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Thompson, Of Red Wing, were drowned
while attempting to cross . swollen stream
in 4 wagon. Mr.. Lee and . young girl who
were viii lht party escaped. lSs
Tho track of The. Chicago, Milwaukee d
81. Paul road was completed to the depot
and the telegraph line completed to Canton
last Wednesday. These events were made
the occasion Of cohxratulatory dispatches
between O.s. Clifford Of Canton and Mayor
Black of Milwaukee. The mayor in &C
knowlsdeine Judge Gihord's dispatch says:
Your dispasch Of yesterday was placed be-
fore me this morning proving the most slo-
qusnt 4th of fully Grafton I have ever re-
Milwaukee through me a. her
mayor accepts the congratulations Of Can
and the Sioux Valley and return the
congratulations with compound interest.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-10

A full report Of all the promotions and
army changes made b. President Hayes
since September 2, 1873, shows that two
officers have been advancedsto tho rank. of
brig.dief general; twelve To- thi t.hk of
colonel eighteen 70 the rank Of lieutenant
colonel, thirty to the rank Of major, seventy.
six to the rantSpfcaptainss and chat eighty.
two second lieutenants have had the official
distance between themselves. and Gen. Sher-
man reduced by sae step. It willslso show
that twelve officers have been retired from
active service on their own. application,
four by order of the president under the 81
years Of sage law, forty-fve on. account Of
disability incident to the service, two for,
disability not incident to the service, and
two wholly retired; also that there have
been. nine designations. thirty deaths. four.
dissnmissab anudleas desertion. I3 RMs1 Z
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-10
Weunesuay evening tne
MIDSUMMER EXHIBITION

Of the children Of the post school came Oft
in the theatre hall. AT sop. %. thsdoors
were opened, and the teacher was busily
engaged in receiving the parents. Ats .. NJ,
Col. LuRenbeel made his appearance, and
the programme was then, opened BY the
witchina straipsfrom iii, orchestfa. which
Il. under the leadership OF the accomplished
band,pastsr, ofsths regiment. Rsof! Muth.
Ovisk tothe absences Of the 2nd Violin
player, Prof. Muth filed his place, and left
the leading Of the orchssssa to his pspll,
Mons Messier.
Adela. overture. the charming Beauty
VALUES b.. Zihof, were beautifully rsoder-
ed. The playing Of Mons Messier, reflects
credit on Prot. Muth, as . teacher Of the
lapsuaelssof ihs sosl.T8 AaE e.4&1i aE.
Z After the lst overture the bell rang be-
hind the scenes, and the curtain, rose, dis
CLOSING he children selted IL : senai.ciircle.
They bowed to the audience, while Willie
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-10
N~EleRs0RH00D NEWS.

T, b -AH- -a. LEfNA" raN. ~ e r-r Haf
McCook county's expenses in the last
term Of court just closed at Sioux Falls, was
$74. az,
The ~"sleepies" of Lincoln Centre beat
the Sioux Fails club on the 4th, the score
being 40 for the forpsrand' l5 for the lat.
eter.
7 Travel has increased 90 fast within the
last few days that extra c~onvsysnces have
70 be run between Cameron and Sioux
Falls.
The four northwestern counties of Ne.
|sbrssks have = population of lo,763, divided
q follows Dixon, 4,06l; Cedar, PITS;
Knsk, 2,o7ss Holt, 1882.
/ AsvjoSsnt thunder storm visited Canton
aadWsdnssday, aud tlelightning msde .
run ON the bank ofGsle AfWsrd, knockins
the ca1lie. Aa0napad ss1erelyf stunning the
! Proprietors.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-10

A correspondent Of the Sioux City Jour
nal, who is making his first trip up the
Missouri. and isn't ye,y. well posted. de-
plorss that the boat psssed Crow 5Oreek
agency in the night, thereby depriving him
Of Q sight of the Crosos he so much wanted
to gaze upon.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-10

The latest reports Of crops in Great Bri.
tain indicate q failure in snail grain and.
hay. Theprics ofgrain continues to advance
and the demand is increasing.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-10

Gen. Whipple, adjutant general on sheri-
dams staff, arrived at Fort Buford last Sal
urday and has since left there for the posts
on the Yellowstone and LitlesBiR Hort
rivers.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-10

Bob Ingersoll is more tolerant of religion
and religious opinions since the death of
his brother than hesMas .bsfo1e that event.
he begins to realize that there is comfort in
the thought Of > hereafter nov. that q loved
ene'is hidsssayy e Ell.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-10

By the ~strictest econony Preaideus
Hayes manages to save $4,000 a year
from his ealary. He will 60 eat we'll
heeled.s 81 81 sshSh
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-10
R CLASS STEAMERS,

Connecting at
FORT PIERRE for all points inthe Black Hills,
BlSMARCK for st. Paul and all points east.
FORT BENTON for all points in Montana
for Sioux City, Chicago, st. Louis, and all points
in the east.
For information. rates. etc, apply at the Com.
pahy's office In First National Bank, Yankton,
or at Bramble, Miner & Co.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-10

The Ninnsanslis 4 81, louis railroad is
to !. extended Jpn Altsh L.. to Fott
Dodge. ~
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-10
.NKToN DAKOTA.
Sunday nights storm seriously damaged
tho growing crops in Wisconsin.
The recently graduated West Point cadets
have I'D aiisaInsat S;thSir commands.
Fourteen.nfeens Of the city Of Irkut.k,
Siberia was destroyed BY fire On the 4th
inst.

I &C. H..lsy, sfsHapsiy i. d.s.ibssass,,
sserssaty4tscrary'i ptsobfble Successor next
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-08-20

The Republican cause is gaining ground in
Hallowell correspondent says "Step-
ping into store a few evenings since we
found twelve persons present and on sugges-
ton an informal vote was taken resulting in
ten for Davis, while two disqualified, not
Wis il eligible"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-08-20

FTTL DETIILS or THE MISTER
IOUS AFFAIR.
The Perpetrators Ofthe Foul Crime Ar.
rested and Committed TO Jail.
ET7DEycE CoycLrsIrE. Lsa

BosIoN, August 10. Last Thursday eve
| the murder of Joseph p. Frye was accom-
plished at IL JOY street, under circumstances
of great mystery. All sorts of theories were
advanced and the utmost publicity given 10
| the facts of the case, but no headway was
| made till last evening, when the murderers
were taken in custody by officers of the third
| station and are now under lock and key.
| The evidence. against them is said to be
| abundantly conclusive. One of them, Nico-
las Intantio, called Nick, or the Boy, by his
fellow Siciians, resided at 80 Causway street
and was barber who shaved Frye during
the last six months. He is Il years old. An
tonic Ardtto, the other principal is 20 years
old. He is called the Greek, and fled from
Italy to escape iarrest for murder. having
been in this county two months. He was an
intimate friend of Infantine. These two men
with one other, came to the house of Frye at
Thursday evening the last remained out
side while the Others went in to play billiards
and spend the evening all three intending to
rob Frye and'murder him if necessary.
The third man is not yet in custody being
wanted as accessory before the fact. Search
has been made, but he has not turned up as
yet. He is called Larry
The two met on the Common and Larry
gave Nick revolver with which the shooting
Nick rang the bell at 8 and Frye let him in
with the Greeks. Larry stayed outside while
those inside amused themselves, the Greek
drumming on the piano while Nick and Frye
played billiards and had some refreshments
The evenings passed along until II 80. when
when the Greek told Nic', to ask Frye to show
him the house. desiring to get Frye into the
cellar with the intention of robbing him
there.
At the foot of the cellar stairs, the Greek
clutched Frye and jammed the scissors into
him. Frye begged that they wouldn't kill
him and wrung his hands begging him to
spare his life. The Greek told Nick that if
he didn't shoot, he (the Creek would shoot
Nick. The pistol was fred and Frye died
The murlerers laid their rcvolvers in the
coal. and took the watch, forgot the diamonds
and took the key to the safe from his pocket
The marble was moved by both. but nothing
was found. The safe was ransackcd.
The men left the house leaving the door
open. They went tn the barber shop at Al
Green street where they were arrested.
Later. Seems there were four conspirators
concerned in the assassination. The Greek.
Larry, Nick, and one l}andeirc, Fleet street
barber.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-08-20
BY TELEGRAPH.
Associated Press Telegrams to the Daily
Kenntbcc Journal
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
MONDAY NIGHTS STORM.
Damage to Shipping at Portland is Com
siderable.

| PORTLAND. August 49, The storm was
quite heavy at Portland Monday night.
Yacht Idler of Portland was sunk at her
moorings. Schooner Minnie Of Bellport
went ashore on Breakfast, but got off undam-
aged at high water. The schooner touched
on house island, but got off. Fishing schoo-
ner, w. II. Warren, of Harpswell went
ashore on Cape Elizabeth side of the harbor,
also yacht Grant, of Boston. Both got off
uninjured. Many tents at the Islands were
blown down, and campers were obliged to
seek shelter in houses
Severe storm at Rockland.
RocKLAND, August 10. The storm was
severe in Rockland, Monday night. The
schooner Trader, Norris, dragged ashore
south Of Five kilns wharf, but got off with
but little damage. The schooner Eli knight,
Pratt, loaded with granite, dragged in some
distance toward the head of the bag, but did
not get ashore. large number Of sail
boats were sunk and others stove. Large
trees were blown down in several places.
Severe Storm.
A heavy storm, with high winds, has been
raging here since Sunday forenoon.
Some damage done.
A Rough Passage.
BosToS, August 10. Steamer "Star of rne
East had a rough passage from the Kenne-
bee river to the sea. The sea tore away the
after part of paddle box, laying bare the ex-
press Office, and wetting everything. The
cots in the ladies' cabin were overturned and
Boston lady had her head severely cut.
An Ellsworth Schooner Dismasted.
NANTUCKET, August 10. The steamer
River Queen spoke schooner Aquaria of Ellis
worth. Me-, loaded with lumber and anchor
ed. She was dismasted off Cross Rip Light.
A party of wreckers were on hoard who de-
sired no assistance.
Ashore.
PLYMourM, August 10. The schooner
ashore at Sarquish is the Yankee of Maine.
She had unloaded her lumber and run in here
for harbor Monday.
Other Marine Disasters.
Schooner Martha ID. McLain, from North
Bay for Portland, with fish, put into Canso
18th. with heads of both masts and topmasts
carried away.
Schooner Magnum Bouum, Bowker. at
Bangor from Portland. reports, l2th of Sc
guin, carried away maintopmast and head of
manmast.
Schooner $. b. Hume of Eastport, from
Richbycto for Ireland. was towed into Sid
ney in crippled condition. Sold at auction
for 81 500.
Schooner Fearnot, 6j tons, from Rockland
for st. John, was driven ashore during a
dense fog the other night. Total wreck.
She is owned by Capt. Harder.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-08-20
MAINE TESTIMONY.

Dr. HEyIoN having spent IL weeks in Rockland
las summer, Is enabled TO offer the following home tes
timony
Mrs. EMMA +. sTINDTsoS. IL Broadway, Bangor
Me-, sick for years; had Neuralgia of stomach
and Bowels: was told by physicians that she had
dropsy; could neither work or walk. l. now WELL
Referred TO.
Mrs. HATTIE l.. DESNIsoN. of Chester. Conn.
formerly Miss Hattie Redell, of Skowhegan, Me-
was treated by DR.. II. Tor Female Trouble than
year ago. She wrote July -: MY health was
never better than it is. | weigh 100 lbs." Re
ftrred to.
Mr.. JOSEPH BuCKIIN, of Warren, Ne, was a sick
man for years suffered from seven or eight distinct
troubles tried all the doctors in hi, vicinity got no
/ reliei. Dr. Henon cured him Referred to.
Miss CORA PRINCE. of Warren, Me-, ha been
treated for consumption without benefit; did not
expect to get well, she was so far gone" She
weighs - lbs more than she did last summer and is
well. Referred TO.
Capt JAS. ADAMS. one of Rocklands best known
and most respected merchants, was a sufferer from
Nervous Dyspepsia, Neuralgia of stomach and Bow
els. Spinal Irritation, and cold limb, and feet; had
been failing for u year, and confined to house for
five weeks. Dr. iicnion commenced treating him
july I'D, ISIS and after two treatments he able
to walk four miles Capt. Adams does business at
No. Camden ST. Rockand. Me- and is referred to.
Mrs. CAPT. YORK, of Portland and Cape Elizabeth,
Me-. was under tne treatment of Dr. u. while he
in Boston, for Nervous Dyspepsia. Weakness and
Il Fluitering at the Stomach had been dOsed and
bsiered for months but got no relief DIR. Henon
cured her in one week. Referred TO.
Scores of cures could be given did space permit but
enough have been presented TO convince the most il
liberal, bIgoted and skepcal that DIR. HENIoN's
treatment really the most successful of any prac
ticed on earth.
New testimonials appear every Tuesday.
Spec Ai;-Dr; n Is not Clairyoyani; nor is he
simply magnetic Healer" so called He Is an edu
Gated physician, with indepen euce enough not to be
confined to any school of practice.
Let of inquiry are frequent. cannot tell as to
the probability of success until see the patient. All
letters of inquiry In order to insure reply, must
contain stamp.
The Terms of Treatment will depend upon the
ability of the patient to pay. Patients coming to
this city from other parts Of the State will have their
expenses considered in the charge for treatment
Send for circular
r. -TwiU say for the benefit ofthose ,cho intend
to call on during my stay here, do not deidg un-
| I'll the last moment. Mn rooms then so MrOnged
| IL is impossible to treat all rhO come.
Office Hours-From 4. NJ. to q L. NJ
DIR. II. will resume practice at Adams House, Bos.
ton, on or about Oct. lst.
CONSULTATION ENTIRELY FREE.
augl5tTT&S im&4w3f
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-08-20
MEXICO.
Revolutions.

CRY OF Mexico, August IL. The state Of
Vera Cruz is in very feverish state of revo-
lutionary excitement. Government troops
are concentrating rapidly in the city of Vera
Cruz. The Spanish element is accused of in
stigating disorders, the cause of dissatisfac-
ton being the laws against smuggling. A
prominent federal Senator was preparing to
go to Vera Cruz with the intention of taking
part in the uprising, when he was summoned
before President Diaz. 1t is alleged that Di-
az is having bill of imDeachment prepared
against Senior Vollarte, President Of the Su-
preme Court, ard vice-President of the Re-
public. A majority Of the cabinet resolved
the constitutional amendment against the re-
election of President be repealed, in order to
save the country from anarchy. Opposition
papers say government is paving the road to
dictatorship.