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, 1879-12-01

A MIsTAKE.--Ou amiable young friend
of the Port Townsend Argus, in speak
ing of our paper in connection with
"patent insldes." says it is "a bases of
publication which its publisher ridicules
most unrelentingly when referring to
Others" The very reverse of this state>
ment is the fact We have always res
garded the "patent inside" as great
improvement upon all the papers which
have adopted it on Puget Sound, and
meme more SO than the argus Of what
possible interest would that paper be to
any reader without it?
, 1879-12-01

OFFIcTous STuPIDITY.-M Mary Tucker,
the mother Of the child lately fonnd in
vault in this city and almost miracu-
lously restored, escaped from Providence
Hospital with her child on Thursday
night and took passage on the steamer
for Victoria. The purser of the boat,
with an oficiousness which exhibited
more zeal than discretion, arrested the
fugitive and delivered her to the police,
whereupon it becomes the duty of the
authorities to put her upon trial for the
attempted murder Of her child, which,
while it complies with the demands of
the law, at great expense to the county,
will be truitless of any desired results.
The mu!attO woman says the child was
born where it was found, and there is no
proof to the contrary. 1t her statement
cannot be disproved, no conviction Of
the crime charged can legally be had. At
any rate, We know of no sensible person
who wanted the woman brought back
Tor trial, and the purser will get no
thanks tor his officiousness.
, 1879-12-01

'Read our editorials - is a special
notice in contemporary. This is presum>
ing very largely upon the ignorance OF
its readers. All the editorials worth
reading iC that paper have been read be-
fere by thousands in the papers iD which
they originally appeared, and to ask any>
body to read the others is only adding
insult to injury =
, 1879-12-01

SISTERS FAIR.-The Fair for the bene-
fit Of Providence Hospital, at Yesler's
Hall, closed on Friday evening, with
satisfactory results. The amount realized
has not yet been stated, but IS estimated
at $1,000, or more. At the close of the
fair, the lottery drawings were had.
Among the holders of the prizes were
Judge j. r. Lewis, lounge; Ben. Murphy,
hanging lamp; Col. Prssser, dressing
gown; Charles Clancy, suit of clothes Z;
Miss Anna Shannon, silk embroidered
broad-cloth table cover; Italian George,
ticket to San Francisco ]. N Kennedy,
castor; Ben. Murphy, bride doll. Miss
Shannon, q niece of Mr.. James Crawford,
was voted the most popular lady, and
Father Prefontalne the most popular
gentleman in Seattle.
, 1879-12-01

DISTRICT COURT AT STEILACOoM.-The
District Court will commence term at
Steilacoom to>day, with about thirty
cases on the docket, all of which can be
disposed of within the week.
, 1879-12-01
PENSIONS FOR OLD ANDLATe WARS.

Have greater facility to obtain and collect
these claims than any other on the coast, hav-
ing all the blanks, laws and late rulings Of the
Pension Office in hand.
INDIAN WAR CLAIMS, BOUNTIES, PRIZE
MONEY. ARREARS OF PAY, TRAVEL
PAY AND ALL CLAIMS AGAINST
THE UNITED STATES, STATES AND
LECTED.
.#Letters of inquiry must contain postage
stamps for reply and address ALBERT NJ.
SNYDER, Seattle, W. 7.
Onice-Mill Street, next Post Office.
Refers to Delegate 7. II. Brents Of W, T.,
Senators L. +. Grover, JAS II. Slater and
Representative John Whiteaker Of Oregon.
, 1879-12-01
Local News.

SKAeTr GOLD MINEs.-These newly
discovered mines, which are close upon
the borders of British Columbia, are
creating quite sensation in Victoria and
attracting many miners from that Sec
tion. Tie Victoria Standard Of the Goth
makes the following mention:
Although the portion of the Skaglt
river ON which the digginss now being
worked are situated lies to the south of
the boundary line and therefore in Wash
lngton Territory, the easiest and safest
way OF getting to the locality is by way
OF Fort Hope. The Hop Similkameen
trail, an old and very passable route,
passable for pack animals in almost any
weather, serves for about twenty-five
miles of the distance at which point the
Skagit river is reached, down the course
OF which to the digginys a trail will have
to bc made. 1t is, however, probable
that energetic prospecting will lead to
the discovery Of deposits Of pay dirt
nearer to the source OF the river and in
British Territory. Several miners have
already lett Victoria for the Skagit mines
intending to go by way Of Hope, and all
those who purpose to follow should take
the same route if they wish to save
trouble, hardship and expense. The
Jorney from Hope to the mines can be
made without difficulty in three days up
10 the time the Snow falls, after which
there may be some trouble in getting in.
AS, however, the elevation OF that local.
ity above the sea level is but tritllng, it is
not probable that the fall Of snow is
either heavy or lasting. The distance
from Hope being so small and access to
these mines so easy, renders it probable
that considers bic rush to that district
will take place in the spring."
Col. W. c. SQUIREs, of Remington,
Osgeod & Co., OF Ilion, N. Y, is expect>
ed to return here within the next two
weeks, with the intention of making this
his permanent home About nine years
ago the firm invested $4,000 in real
estate in and about Seattle, all of which
was subsequently purchased ty Cal
Squires, the son>of>law of Mr.. Reming>
ton. The Colonel, with his wife. visited
his purchase for the first time last
summer, and was SO we'll pleased with
the place that he invested SIS 900 to $20,>
600 in improvements, including the mag
nificant opera house, a hotel in Belltown,
in clearing 20 acres In the city limits and
160 acres upon his fine farm on Black
river, ten miles from the city, upon
whicn he proposes to build his country
residence. The Colonel is about the
only man who has ever brought any
capital here fer investment or improves
ment, and his enterprise. as well as the
attractive social qualities OF himself and
his estlmable wife, make them valuable
acquisition to our community.
, 1879-12-01
Soldiers Additional Homesteads,

Every soldier, sailor or marine who served
fornot less than 80 days in the Army or Navy
of the Uuited States ''during the recent rebel
lion, and who was honOrably discharged, if
he has entered less than l60 acres of land un-
der the provisions of the home stead law, is
entitled to certificate from the General
Land Office, recognizing the right of the par
ty to make additional entry to make np the
full 100 acres. These claims are assignable
by the use of two powers of fattOrney. and can
be located on any surveyed land that is sub
ject to original Homestead entry. That is,
any surveyed land, whether Sl..5 or $3.50
land that is not mineral land. The right at
taches, without settlement or improvement,
at once on filing the scrip in any district land
office, to the exclusion of any subsequent
claim under any law. l have the official
blanks furnished by the Government and can
obtain them at short notice. Orders for ccr-
tificates already issued taken by me, and can
be furnished on deposit of money at the fol-
lowing rates; I20 acre-pieces. S3. IS per acre.
S0-acre pieces, 3:75 per acre; 40 acre pieces,
S4;3S per acre,
, 1879-12-01

THREE MONTHS PAY.
Officers, Soldiers and Seamen of the Nexi-
can War have been granted three months ex-
ira pay by Congress. The Widows. Children,
Brothers, and Sisters of deceased Soldiers and
Sailors are entitled under the act.., All such
will do well to call on me and make applica-
ton for the same.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-17

posaibly have paid me, I beg to ASSURE
ron, In all sincerity, that upon . review
Ihy own dement's 1t 10 my belief that
" refusal of your offer of marriage Is
best aud nost unsel6sh RETURN Gan
ialte you. Believe ms, dear sifs gfprs
Il. 6lieercly. ).
NY DEAR EDWIN: There is nothing
in the world I value more than your
friendship, You suggest to me the
adoption of . course BY which l should
most certainly lose it How cruel! how
uptina Rut, the strength of my regard
makes me invuInerabie to temptation.
.Eranr too much your friend to marry
you, aud such I hope always to remain
Ever your sincere ffiecd. ANGELINA. :
DEAR SIR: You CHANGED to state acct.
dentaliy in = recent conversation that
your digestion was not good. This Do
Ing the case, I feel it would be unwise
for m to accept the proposal you
have just made, for availability Of temper
and chronic ~dyspepsia, ~ I know too
we'll from my dear fathers case, ar
utterly incompatible n with the other
A!man with q bad digestion can, alas
never make . good husband. Yours
alphabetically,
IRA ACTON.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-17

The London Truth offered q prize for
the best letter, the subject to be the
refusal of an offer of marriage. The
result was an inundation, nearly filling
the editors Office. Here are the samples,
beginning with "Portis," who took the.
rprize: ~ -
Dear Mr.--:I am very sorry, I appre-
ciats Jou immensely, but I cannot give
the casket without the gem. "a
~ TaET 7a PoRTIA. e,
Sweet sounds, that give delight and
hurt not-Tempest.
opsal M. Csliban: In declining the hon
or Of, ! offer from you I am constrained
10 own, in Justice to my Judgment, that
1oh1y refuse such an one becsuse I have
accepted such another. MIRANDA
Friend eyer, husband never. A. 8, P.
No thank you. SWEET PEA. q
Deaf Ar.-:Take back your offer.
I cannot send . refusal to you, the friend
I 70 vslue and esteem. LENARY
No, dear; mother says l mustn't.
Poor Polly.
/, DEAR SIR: In dscliaing Q proposal
which trust you will betievs I appreciate
- the highest compliment you could
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-17

We commence in this number Of The
daily Press and Dakotaian tho publication
of the opinions of the supreme court justices
of Dskots in cases which have been passed
upon BY tkat body. IL is our intention to
continue 4hsn.frs0-dAy 70 day, in oar daily
issue, for The benefit Of the lawyers Of Da.
ko.a, % That id lime Ill opinions Of the 81
prsme bench, beginning with volume two
ofsDakoea reports. viii. in this manner, be
placed before the public. These opinions
are furnished ,us By the court reporter, =. g;
Smith. and The publication thereof may be
deemed official.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-17
JUDGE BENNETT At Fl. MEADE.
Hsaersf Dakete's Dslsgats.
~ DeadWood Ffdheer." ga r.

Grand Milatasy Parade anA Asyisw In
Hea.rs e Dahete,. D'leEsss. d
D t.a fion s.a: ..
Az heretofore published, The grand parade
in honor Of DelegatsG. iG.aBsnsstt, occur
red at Fort Meade, on The afternoon Of the
9th inst, in .hs, pssssece, Of The d~i.tipguish
Cd visitor apd numerous fHendt.
The pataae!w VA ordered fs6x'the hour Of
8 O'clock .!nkc and - that houfeppr6ach-
I'd, the ordinary qaietef camp bsganf 70
give place to one Of ACTIVITY. The ordinary
uniform of the men, made rusty BY fnces-
SAINT labor in the construction Of the post
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-17

brought the whole line facing the o~ficsrJ'
quarters, where they stood. motionless and /
sesa3y q 4 rock. ThSs order of fof
was61s follows: -
Ukasa1heene Snhxor hssd.of ~ col.
emfAt H;ENomS NJ. ca. B6AtS6e aud
LleAt. 44esa: 1kEfAeamSs G. oI2paAy,
LSQAts. SA4A nd 8aNichp|sha 0sastj
comfSny, Capt JYtkscn ahd lieut.. M6CSss1
mick; next on it, left vas NJ. company,
Lieut.. Spellman, followed BY E company.
Lieuts. De Rudio and Sickel; while on the
extreme left A company, Capt Moylau and
Lieut. Baldwin. fn-frout Of the ifiue stood
Gen.9turgis and Observation-Disclosures rear
were Maj. Reno, De4iaksM Il. G. LBeshaSit,
Lieut.. Xaraum, q DR.. .Rraachman,.
The line now stands ut 4 present. Adiutant
Mann rides forward and Gen. s6turxis ~
sunsssooamand. Ds4egste Beanett and The
staff then join the pommandine officer and
they inspect lhs line, after which NE bsltal.
iou, marching t-''couapany front" pas in re-
view, 6rst 1t walk: then the burle calla ont
"Eeot," and then comes the exciting event Of
NE occasion, the sabre chatre: The CON-
mand 10 given by means Of the .bvele. and
q ito keep, incisive call asrikes the line, .
tssmor runs along Ito length. Veteran men
and horses have heard it, tones on other aud
sessner occasious, when IL meant 6Rht, fsrcs,
deadly strife. VIXEN il brought ia is wake
nsnxlsd men and horses chen it was fol-
lowed BY disaster. but never dishonor. There
Il iins ling and aashine of sabrss il the
|alauting rays Of the sun, . Wild, hoarse yell
of the most exciting and beautiful character.
Ia front was The chssgiur line Of horsemen,
behisd, wasthe omoess quarter on the lawn,
in front Of which MAS collected the charm
ias}Adies at the pest, and their viaitors from
Deadvood. Bot the buele sounds the recall,
the line IL checked, and inssnsibly, the
changing line ID again moulded into . steady
standing column, but not all, for the horses
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-17
The FAsnEEs JoxE.

Tramp. tramp! tramp! and a fafmer viii
solid old. fashioned feel, and hands biz
enough to cover I. Sunday school excursion,
came into the editorial rooms of this paper
to say:
aHowdy? Eve walked down from the
market to give ye the partickelers of q
good joke"
!" All right-proceed."
"You know them lightning.rod ~fellere?'
observed the old man as he dropped into a
Fchair. '''e' =
~" Yes-heard of them"
swell, you know they're a purity tuff set.
Been after me for more'n twenty years.
Pve got signs out all along the road warn.
Ing EN- to keep off the place, but tother
stay one Of the chaps driv right up to the
gate, big a. life"
g"Did, eh?"
ayes, he did, and pore 1 could get my
tongue to going he had about = Thousand
feet Of rod out Of the wagon and was ready
to put it up on the barn."
"What cheek"
III guess twas, but purity soon l went for
him. ! had my mind made up to kill him
aud sailed in with me, and the two hired
men supported me on the TANKS"
AnO you l3UmeQ nun al 10 pieces, Of
courset!!' 'i'7@e
- Thst's where the hull fun comes in,"
answered the old man. "That ere Teller
squared Of, shed his coat, and he licked the
whole four Of DIS in less'ntwo minutes BY q,
wig. VIII clockw 2'7 sa's ~ '-s.'
EiGDid eh?"H
"You bet he did, and he DR. unk up q hull
pan ofmilk and drove of whistling Yankee
Doodle Dum.' When 7 goot out o The cat
nip whsr he piled me aud saw one o the
men With his nose mashed aat, the 'tother
With his three teeth knocked out. and the
oIS woman jjiist crawling out from under the
old bob. sled, I began lafing and didn't
stop tilt midnighE I-1--.-" Hs
|5lapped his leg and uttered : thaw! .haW!
Ehaw!" which echoed clear to Canada, 'snd in,
biz contortions be broke the back OF his
chair. 9l'7sa @ f1'''1 a'52@
ga. But the joke was on you" said the per
picked journalist. =
~.sartinA4sartin, but am I such . dodrot-
ted idiot that I can't laf 1t the wsy We four
sailed in on him, celebrating to mop him
ill over the barnyard, And iaff harder yet
at the way We ali started in on the Lord,,s
prayer afore he had fairly got the rust Cd
hitt slbowf! When I saw Hammer clawlne
up from among the hobs Up
And hsvAM offioto another fit and chok-
ed and capped till he went down stairs with
his eollar' hanging ~ q single button.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-17
nx1R,soanl cossEseosaE.cE.

3AJhIU0W&l CORRESPONDENTS.
New Haven Register.
The remarkable unapimity that is 80
pleasant to observe bstwesn msn and vile
10 nicely illustrated By the following let,ers
Of Same date.
UP COUNTRY, August 20.
DEAR JOHN: am going to stay another
week. Am having . splendid time.
Additionally,
JULIA.
DEAR JULIA: You can stay another
week. Am having . splendid time.
A~ffecttonstely,
john.
For some reason or another, she con-
cludes to pack up and start for home imtne.
dtstely. TO see about: bis :" splendid time"
Daily Republican., 1879-05-02
To hsA lKu1svU

The coming Spring, 10000 pieces OF
wall paper and 1000 pairs of window
shades, all from the reliable Wall
Paper House of J. R. Holt, 223 Market
street. Mr.. Holt is selling l5c. paper
for l2lc., l2!c for lOc. 10c., for &c.,
and Sc. for g., per piece. These goods
are of the very best make, and guar.
ranteed at full length. Mr.. Holt will
sell you enough paper and border to
paper room l2t. by l2ft. for the small
sum of75 cents. So, you see, papering
is cheaper that whitewashing. The
spring designs are stylish and beauti.
full. Good oil shading lsc. per yard.
Window shades and fixtures, hung com
plete, $l.75 per pair. Gilt papers and
Dado work 81 per cent lower than ever.
Give US call and be convinced that
the above is no humbugging advertise.
men, but facts. JOHN r. Holt, 223
Market street,
Daily Republican., 1879-05-02
Groceries at Reduced Prices.

R. G. Porter has reduced prices, gran.
ulated sugar, 81 cents; white sugar, 8,
nearly white, Cts; fresh roasted cof-
fees twice week at 10, 12!, Is, 20 and
rs cts; Maricabo, % cts; best old govt
Java. 33 cts; fns black teas. 40, So,
and 60 cts; best Japan tea, 60 cts. !;
good imperial tea, 40 cts; very inc
maple dips, 60 cents a GAL; New Or
leans molasses, AZ to 60 cents gallon;
splendid cheese, 8 cts. or 3ibs for rs
cts; Bakers corn 10 cts 3 cans trophy
tomatoes, rs cts; 2 cans Winslow's g
corn, Is cts; pure cider vinegar, 80 cts.
per gal; fine Turkey prunes, cts !;
French prunes, 10 cts. A large supply
of beef, veal, mutton, shoulders, hams,
and dried beef at the lowest prices, best
stewing pieces, s cts; best roast beef,
10 to l6 cts; best steak, 12t to 16 cts,
out of prime cattle; best hams, 10 to IA
cts; best patent -four, so cts; 14tbs of
choice -four, 45 cts. A full line of tor
eign and domestic fruits. also full and
fresh stock of vegetables always on
hand. Goods delivered to all parts of
the city free of charge. r. c. PORTER,
No. 205 West Fourth street. ap22 2w
Daily Republican., 1879-05-02
l NJ SALE.

r E"''AA'
rouse No. 0l3 Chestnut street.
House No. i4l5 delaware Avenue.
House No. NJ Delaware Avenue.
House No. l28y jefferson street.
House on NanBulen street, between Eighth
aad Ninth.
House No. 8lf East Second street.
House No. G23 Jefferson street.
House No. ~! Maryland Avenue.
Houses Nos. llU6, ll5o, 1882, 1l34 and 1lS
Walnut street.
Houses Nos 1912 and 1al4 w. Front street.
House No. / rs West Thnd street.
Far. Cf1G0 acres. near Greenwood Sta
ten, on the Delaware X. X. Sussex CO Del.
House cottage style)wIth medern improve.
ments and about "a acre.of land, suitable ior
"a physician or rs Il summer residence. Near
Holly Oak Station p, w. Il b. K. X.
FOR RENT.
truck farm Of rs acres within the limits
|0l Wilmington with geed house and barn.
One house, No. III West Ninth street.
One house, No. 90I Delaware Avenue.
One house, No. 604 Spruce street.
One house, No. TIA Spruce street.
une house, = o. 2l5 West Fourth street.
ne house, No. 81 East Fl tn street.
Also Il nuInicF OF small houses in different
'iarts OF the city.
Apply to W. McCAUILEY Il CO.,
COS MARKET street,
3thS3m. Wilmington, Del.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-02
LIFT SlE HIGHER,
BY q. V. FORD.

A girl thi teen wears old was dying. Lif
ing h eve toward the ceiling she said SOFT,
Lift nae higher Lift me higher ~ Her ps
rents raised her up with pillows, Dut she faint
ly said, "No, not that, but there" agai
looking toward heaven, whittier her happ
soul fled few minutes after
Lift me higher lift me higher
From these scenes OF pain and night,
Bear me up on aDgel l's plnioas
To the world o! spirits bright.
Let not ealth's delusive pleasures
Serve my highest joys to blight,
would range the fields Of glory
In celestial worlds Of l'ght
Lift me higher lit me higher
when temptations me assail.
Arm me for the fiercest conflict.
Let me in thy strength prevail,
Lift me higher! keep before me
Ca vary's Mount where Jesus died
Rest my faith In Christ my Saviour,
My Redeemer crucitied.
Lift me higher! lift me higher
In Affections darkest hour
Let my faith surmount the tri
In the strength Of Jesus over.
Lift me higher! lift me higher
Till by faith the land l see
Where the ransomed from afflictiOn
Grief and pain are ever .Iee.
When deaths shadows gather round me,
p ume my spirit 1or It's flight
70 the land that knows no sorrow,
Neither pain, nor death. nor night.
Lift me higher! HIGHER! HIGHER!
Till my spirit ends its flight
Far beyond this world OF darkness,
In the realms si cndle light.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-02
Great Reduction I'm Reef

Economize by buying good stewing
beef at 6 to cents pound good
roast at 8 to 10; best roast, II to IA;
round steak, l2a ; rump steak, IA sir
loin, IL, of R. P. Geary, stalls 10 and
ii Third street market, and A. T.
Geary, stall 70 Second street market.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-02
The Ladies' OF Wilmington

and vicinity will fnd trimmed hats and
honnets now ready for inspection at
Mrs. Nirby's, 2o2 King street. Her
prices being so very moderate she is
selling these beautiful honnets so rap,
idly that there is no time for old stock
to accumulate, consequently her bon-
nets and hats are always fresh and of
the latest styles.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-02

As a valuable remedy for Dyspepsia,
Sick Headache, Torpid Liver, ana such
like diseases we can recommend DR.,
Balls Baltimore Pills. They are for
sale by all druggists. Price % cents,
Daily Republican., 1879-05-02

yrUR LE.--one OF the finest bu ldlng
A. lots in the city OF v ilminptOn, situated
at the southwest cor. OF Seven h a'.d BrOUme
streets, g.. feet ir0nt on Br0ome street, and
runntng'hack 40 feet on Seventh, and is one
OF the most elevated portions OF the city, COM
mandlng a fine view of the surrounding
country, river and bay, making it Il very de-
slrab place 70" erecting private residence
or IL block OF small houses. For full particu-
lars ap2ly to JAM t.S PARKER, II East
Third Street, Wilmington. Del. ap29 I'm
Daily Republican., 1879-05-02
Only one bays Notice.

Only days notice is required by
]. R. Holt to have your paperlng done.
Re has increased his force of good and
skilled workmen and can serve you at
one days notice. }, r. Holt, 223 Mar
ket street, I
Daily Republican., 1879-05-02
EE8e6 sSRtHli

Spring style silk hats, fine Derby
hats, nosby soft hats, boys soft and
stiff hats, children's spring style hats,
silk and cashmere caps, umbrellas, &c.
New goods. Low prices. RuMEoRD
Bros, 4O4 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-02

NOR $ ALE CHEAP. An uprie hit reiriger-
Il ator. Inquire at AIS KING ST. myl.St*