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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-01-15
HOME INDUSTRY

The undersigned takes this occasion ~toreturn his thanks
to the people-of Yankton particularly, and to his many
friends throughout Dakota and Nebraska, for the generous
DUDLEY & HAWLEY through the many years in which
that firm has carried on business in this city, and he now
desires to call the attention Of these friends and that q
the people generally to the enlarged facilities, more exten-a
sive assortment and more commodious rooms, which the late
firm had provided and which he, as the successor Of Dudley
& Hawley, now possesses.
In the line of the Hardware trade, and in the manufacture
of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware, he claims to have an es-
Enlistment equal in all respects to anything in the north
west, occupying three grand rooms, each 25xlO0 feet in ex.
tent.
In the future, by constant application to business, he hopes
to see the Hardware trade of the region which is naturally trib-
utary to to this point, conferred here, and shall spare no effort to
make it for the interest Of the people within this region, to pur-
chase their Hardware, Tinware, Copper and Sheet Iron ware,
Stoves, ard all other articles i'll this line from
Yours gratefully and respectfully,
GEO. e. HAWLEY,
Union Block, Third st.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12
Hobart PashSOn Big IrOn.Clads.

The following etter has been publish
ed in England, show that the building
of huge iron-clas has been carried too
far for efficienc!
CoNsTANTINPLE, March %, 1879.
"MY DEAR BhssY: l was so glad to
see your letter Il the Times about large
ships to be usedfor fighting purposes,
because it so thoroughly accords with
my humble opinion on the matter. I
am sure that yu are right. What we
want are mall.heavily-armed, fast YES
sells, that can, Is it were, hop round
their enemy Ike a cooper round q
cask, hitting hin on every vulnerable
point, Smelling lis decks at long range,
and worrying Inn to death. [ hope you
will continue tC maintain the ground
that you have tken up.
"Of course, tie small vessels would
be liable 10 harCkpocks now and then
but you cannot 20 to war in kid gloves.
GAS to bomb.rding forts, rely on it,
III these days of hirty-five tons in mask
ed batteries, or batteries cased with
thirty inches O. iron, the idea is obso-
lete-no sane nan would think of such
a thing, Fleets guns can only be used
against land defnses in making a diver
sion while Landing troops. Rem ember.
also, that the immense cost of losing,
by torpedoes or otherwise, one of the
new monsters such as Italy has built.
mo; stick to the idea ofsmall vessels,
and common sense must bear you out
to the end. Ii you can find the Anaeri-
can ReUie1O of November last, you will
see my humble opinion on naval war
fare of the future. Faithfully yours,
HOBART 4PAsHA."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12
The Heir of PruSsia's Throne.

Uneasy is the head that not only
wears but wants crown. | am not
sure but the good old Emperor William
OF Prussia, says the Berlin correspond
ent of the Baltimore Sun, would be
much more happy than he is if his
heir to the throne was an amicable adj
justment. Prince Henry of Prussia,
the second son of the Crown Prince,
now in the Asiatic waters following his
profession as a sailor, is much talked of
as being very much desired at court
here. The death of Prince Waidemar
has left the question of succession to
the throne an open question in the
order of following the Crown Prince.
There are here Prince George and
Prince Alexander of Prussia, two VEN
cradle, snuffy and well-smoked bach
elors, who long since have waived any
pretentions to rule over Germany
idus DeO! Besides these there are two
male heirs, the sons of the Crown
Prince, the ami itious son of Prince
Frederick Charles, and the more am
bilious son Of Prince Afbrecht. Now,
the paralyzed health of the eldest
brother of Prince Henry of Prussia is
extremely precarious; and SO is the
succession to the throne in these days
when a young Prince is away at sea,
where ships and men are sometimes
made to 60 down against their will.
Hence he is recalled ere it be too late.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12
She Didn't Mean 1t.
Courier journal E

1t was in the third race yesterday.
King Faro had won the first heat, and
Ella Rowett the second. "Oh! / know
King Faro will win the third" exclaim-
ed a demure, diminutiYe damsel, arous.
ed for an instant into enthusiasm by the
excitement OF the occasion. Ibereup-
on young man by her side challenged
her with, "Will you bet me your hand
against" Against box of candyf
Yes, for l know there is no danger
my losing" The heat was close one,
and when King Faro came under the
at.r::.2cs 9 ncso ahead Of his GENE little
opponent, the aforesaid demure, di-
minutive damsel impulsively cried out,
ooh, that mean old Farol' But the
next instant she was blushing as red
as some of the Jockeys jackets, and
applaudlng King Faro like little hur-
rlcane.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12
A NihiliSt Outrage.

A Russian merchant has been the
victim of one of the most diabolical OF
Nlhilist outrages. Paul Fufajeff re-
ceived a notice signed by the "Revolu
tionary Committee" in which q sub
scription of 10000 roubles ''for the use
of the secret national government" was
demanded of him, the sum to be
deposited by him at certain place in,
Dictated by the I'd of May at the latest
under penalty of death in case of de,
fault. Fufajef remained undecided
whether to pay the money or hand the
anonymous letter to the police. Al
10 o'clock on the forenoon of the I'd be
went out, and then for the first time de-
termined to appeal to the police for ad-
vice and assistance. Hardly, however
had he arrived in the neighborhood o.
the nearest police station when he re
ceived a violent blow on the head with
an iron bar, which struck him senseless
TO the ground. The assassin immedl,
ately disappeared, taking with him 40,
900 roubles which Fufajef had In his
pochet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12
A WONDERFUL WALL.
The Curious discovery Recently Made
in Firginia.-A Good Chance for An
tiQuariaS.

Virginia, nobeing content with being
the parent Of residents and the moth
er of the Mutual Bride and Suray cav
ems has Just raised" a wall of Curl
Gus construction and doubtful history,
antlidating it may be, the Indian
mounds and olest traces of man on
this continent. 1t is in Halifax county,
on the line of tie Richmond and Dan
vile railroad, and is 81 feet 10 inches
long, 10 feet hig, Is inches thick at the
top and . feeht the bottom. 1t runs
northeast and southwest, and is stu
ated at the lowr end of d slight eleva-
ton, which ascnds gradually. The po-
sition of the Will, and all its environ
ments, preclu6 the idea that it could
have been buried under the accumula-
ton of sands conveyed by rains from
above. The sOnes of which the wall is
composed are Of common white, finty
quartz. They are irregularly shaped
but as flat and smooth as if designed
for the Ordinary purposes of masonry
The interstices are filled with smaller
stones. The cement or clay when first
exposed to the Or is of the consistency
of putty, but son indurates to degree
that it may ready be cut in any shape
with a pocket-kIife. 1t has no obvious
affinity with tn soil which lately in
closed the wall, and nothing similar iG
character can b found in radius Of
miles. 1t is insedded in micaceous
sandstone, requiing both grub-hoe and
pick to extricatet. The stones are ad
iusted with the ccuracy of square and
plumb.
Now, as to he history of this I'm.
earthed wonder Fifty or sixty years
ago, when the and was covered with
forest, and beiy surveyed under the
direction Of a Ar. Huddleston, then the
owner, the surveyor observed such q
DETECTION in thneedle OF his compass
as indicated thepresence of metal. L
was thought tht gold-bearing quartz
was near. An excavation was made
but no gold beng found in the rock
further search as not prosecuted. Pro
fessor Campbellof Lexington, who has
not seen the wal, thinks, from the &C
counts of it with he has read. it is one
of the geological bikes common i,
some places an not the work of man
But, on the othe hand, gentleman o
great intelligence, including some geo
logical acquirelents, who has made 8
thorough examination of the wall, says
"The coup d'@iIas we'll as an ezamina
ton of the compnent parts, proves be
yond peradventre wall made with
human hands, nd of great antiquity
In connection VIII the late discoveries
in Ohio, it tendso establish the truth O
the theory that higher order Of civil
ization preceded the Indians on thi:
continent. 1t is a study for antiquar
ians, not geolgists."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12
MAKE HOME HAPPY.

More than building SNOWY mansions
More than dress and fine array:
More than domes and lofty steeples,
More than station, power, and sway.
Make our home both neat and tasteful,
Bright and pleasant, always fair.
Where each heart shall rest cOntented,
Grateful for each pleasure there.
Seek TO make your home most lovely,
Let il be q smiling spot
Where, in sweet cOLtentment resting.
Care and sorrow are forgot.
Where the flowers and trees are waving,
Birds will sing their sweetest song;
Where the purest thoughts will linger,
Confidence and love belong.
There each heart will rest coutented,
Seldom wishing far to roam,
Or if roaming. still will ever
Cherish happy Thoughts of home.
Such home makes men the better,
Sure and lasting the control,
Home with pure and bright surroundings
Leaves its impress on the soul.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12
After Years of Suffering.

Mrs. Elizabeth Mock, of Salem. n. c., writes
under date of March 26th. 1878, that she suffered
for many years with dyspepsia complicated with
neuralgia The pain was so severe that she could
not rest day or night. Several physicians attend
ed her without benefit, or even relief. She was
considered incurable. By reading the Peoples
Common Sense Medical Adviser, she learned that
DIR. Pierce, Of Buffalo, N. Y, successfully pre-
scribed his Golden Medical Discovery in such
cases. She commenced its use. The pain grad
ually subsidized and digestion became more natu-
raj. She perseyerc5, and in a few weeks was per-
fectly and permanently restored. Her case is a
wonder to all who know her. In the face OF such
testimony, lis il not foolish to condemn DR. Pierce
Family Medicines, simply because some almost
unknown nostrum has failed? Suppose you have
| purchased shoddy goods of one or two merchants,
is til fair to condemn all merchants as swindl ers
and all goods as shoddy? Those who once try
DR.. Pierces Family Medicines ever afterwards
| speak In their praise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12
Hunl0r.

The wasp is standardization
ore Herald.
How to get up a spring meeting-put
two fat men in light buggy Cincinnati
Saturday Ni0h.
The boy you had to be driven to the
bath-tub last winter now bathes for
nours al d Time III The canals and
rivers Cincinnati Commercial.
The war in South America has tempo
rarily ceased until the Bolivian army
can mend its suspenders.
Very Kind Gentleman.-"Do you
know, my dear, that we have to-day
the shortest day in the year ?" Lady
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12

the dining-rsm ter the silver can't be :?
"I-think-rot," said Elinor, picking
up a haudhrshief, and reading the
name of Joh} Everett, Jr., in the cor
ner; 'I-thR-not. Never mind.
Maggie; if be wants to see me he'll
come again.
But he ne.er came again. And to-
day Elinor wess, among charms, a
tiny slipperof gid, embroidered with
pearls, whih gerry one knows to be a
memento OF tht days when she and
John Everett made shipwreck to-
gether.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12

II Stanstead, Can, a man sold 1O-cent
packages, warranted sure death to po-
tato bugs" mo risk of poisoning ami
mails as with paris green" The packa-
ges were not to be opened until time to
use them. One victim having three,
opened one and found two square
blocks of wood, on one of which was
written: place the bug on this block
and press firmly with the other"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12

A THOROUGHLY good Cabinet or Parlor
Organ is worth two poor ones. Mason
& Hamlin make the best. The prices
are little higher than those of poorest
organs, but it is much cheaper in the
end to obtain the best.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12
A FORCED MARRIAGE.
A Young Law Student Has a Remark
able Adventure.

Luther Mccoy, young law student
of Bonneville, Indiana, met with one of
the most remarkable adventures on
record last evening, the alleged facts of
which have just come to light. Mccoy
says he went to Rockport last Friday to
attend the Spencer county court, and
while returning home about 10 o'clock
in the evening he was stopped by Jacob
Brother and Levi Landsbarg, who de-
manded that he should 60 to the clerks
office. get a license, and marry Jacobs
daughter, Cynthiana. Mccoy protest
ed, but Brother insisted that the daugh-
ter had been grossly wronged. and re-
paratlon should be made at once. Hav-
no means of defense, Mccoy was taken
by Brother and Landsburg to the clerks
office, who issued the papers, and then
the trio started together for Brothers
residence. A clergyman was called in,
and Mccoy was married to the woman.
This, Mccoy alleges, was done with
threats of death to him should he re-
sist. The newly-married couple were
taken to a room and locked up for the
night, and in the morning the groom
started for MS fathers house with the
bride, Having told his father the cir
cumstance of the marriage, the old
gentleman took the bride back to her
home, and Mccoy has now brought suit
to have the marriage declared null and
void. 1t appears that Mccoy and Gym
thiana had been engaged to be married
but the former broke the engagement
ment owing to bad reports he had heard
concerning her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12

While the lamp holds out to burn 1t
is liable to explode. / shall therefore
give it to the vilest sinner.-Or second
Solomon.-Bufaio Express.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12

A PRUDENT wife picks up the pieces
and stores them in an apron pocket
when her lord and master tears up his
last will and testament. A gentleman
of means died in London on April l, in
state of madness, the result of fire.
quent and violent attacks of delirium
tremens. In one of these attacks, while
destroying his furniture, articles of YER
tn, and some valuable documents, in
a moment, and before his hand could
be arrested, he tore his will into small
pieces and scattered them on the floor
of his room. His wife, who was present
at the time, carefully collected the
scraps, preserved them, and produced
them for probate after his death, pasted
in proper order upon background of
paper. 4 medical certificate to the eff
feet that at the time when this act was
done the testator was suffering from de-
lirium was read, and the court decided
to admit the will to probate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-12

The following etter has been publish
ed in England, t show that the building
of huge iron-clas has been carried too
far for efficiency
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-03-04
PERSONALS.

Hon. JEFFERSON DAVIS is in the city at
present.
DIR. J. d. WHITE and wife have returned
from New Orleans.
Mrs. K. d. will comply with your request.
Inform me where to send the package.
COLONEL WILLIAM L. DUFF has returned
to town from a trip to New Orleans, where
ne witnessed and enjoyed Mardi-Gras.
DR.. JOHN S. MILAN, of the drug house
of Wilkerson & Co., has returned from a
business trip to Bolivar county, Mississippi.
ssW. A. WHEATLEY, real estate agent at
PSI Main street, has a full line of residences,
offices and sleeping rooms; also stores, base
ments, gardens and small farms for rent.
Several homes for sale
THE old firm of Baum & Hurst has been
dissolved, and S. Baum & Co. have become
the proprletors of the wholesale liquor and
cigar house, $50 Main street. The best as
sortment of these goods will be kept on hand
and the prices will be very low.
CAPTAIN P. H. BUFoRD, of the prominent
firm OF Buford, Iorian & Co., Pine Bluff, is
in the city. Captain Buford and family are
the guests of Dr. Porter. of Porter, Taylor &
Co., to which firm he is one of the largest
shippers of cotton. Captain Buford is on his
way east to purchase his spring stock
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-03-04
sHOLEs's DIRECTORY.
A Book Creditable TO it's Compiler and
10 the Great Printing House OF
=. &. TOOf IL Co.

For several years past Mr.. A. E. Sholes
has been publishing directories of number
of southern cities. The first he published in
Memphis was a very good one, but each sue
ceeding' year brought a publication more
complete In detail, until Shoes's Directory
has come to be considered the official docu-
ment of the kind. HIS book for 1879 was
made up very rapidly, and its publication so
soon after the copy was given to the printers,
was a wonderful achievement by Toof & Co
the popular printers. This establishment,
which executes orders for printing, binding
or hthographlng, Is one of the best equipped
concerns 10 the country. The experienced
proprietors will employ none but good work
men, and see that every job is done in the
most artistic style. The Directory, a book
OF five hundred and twenty-eight pages, was
printed, bound and delivered to some of the
subscribers in sixteen days after the copy was
sent into the office. This class of printing
being in the interest of business rather than
art, there is no fancy printing in the Direc-
tory, except One-page Autograph advertise
ment for Toof & Co., on which is a splendid
picture of the customhouse as it will appear
when completed. This specimen of litho-
graphing Is inserted just to show the people
that good work Of that kind can be done in
Memphis. The bindery of Toof e. Co. is
sending out blank books which cannot be
surpassed for beauty or lasting qualities
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-03-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
Memphis Theater.

Last night George c. B9niface and COM
pany commenced an engagement before a
critical audience In The Soldiers Trust, a
play of the French school, As Corporal
Antoine" Mr.. Boniface was very good, his
pantomime or dumb show being quite ex-
pressive. This is rather difficult role in a
drama of the emotional or sensational school.
Indeed, pantomime is only fit for csmedy. In
the higher school of the drama it is seeming. Y
cut of place, because it lacks in expression
and fails to keep up with the interest felt by
the audience in the plot. 1t was a very ine
piece Of acting, however, and was worthy of
Mr.. Boniface, who is known in Memphis as
good and clever actor The support by the
company may be put down as medium, with
the exception of Miss Eva West, who ap-
peared as "Manotte," a minor part, how
ever, but one which she filled cleverly and
with spirit, and justly received the applause
OF the audience. The other roles were pre-
sented in O tame manner, but it may be that
the members of the company were tired from
travelling, and will do better tonight, when
the same play will be prescribed. TIE Sol
Gier's Trust Is a good play, but it should be
rendered with spirit. Tameness kills 1t. It
will be repeated at the matinee on Saturday.
On Thursday and Friday evenings Sveet-
hearts and DaUid Garrick will be the dra-
matte attractions.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-03-04
GEO. II. BELL,
VIM. D. RUDY.
The Photograph.

How wonderful, how perfectly incredible
seemed the stories of the monograph when
we first heard them. The theory of its work.
ings is explained. 'HoH simple!" 'Strange
this thing never was thought of be-
fore!'-new and strange ideas are always
received thus. Another simple but marvel
Gus article is Benson capcine porous plaster
The best known remedy for lameness and
weakness of the back, kidney disease, female
weakness, rheumatism, sciatica, lumbago,
neglected coughs and colds, or any local ache
or pain. 1t will seem very plain that this
must be so, when you consider that Benson's
capcine porous plaster is a new and powerful
combination of vegetable ingredients devised
especially for the above class Of ailments, in
corPorated with an Indian rubber porous
plaster, that goes right to the spot
where the pain is felt, acts through
the pores of the skin, and continues
to act until a cure is effected. 1t Is far
superior to the slow-actlng ordinary porous
plaster. 1t acts quicker, relieves pain at
once, and cures where other plasters will not
even relieve. Ask your druggist for BEN
sons capcine plaster, and take nothing else
Sold by all druggists. Price, 25c.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-03-04

The second Tuesday of March Is the regu-
lar day for the drawing of the Louisiana State
lottery company's monthly grand distribu-
ton. The State has wisely IN its charter pro-
tected its franchises against any invasion for
twenty-five years from the date thereof
(l868), and the revenue it derives therefrom
is especially acceptable at this hour of its
absolute financial distress
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-03-04
LOCAL NOTICES.

NEW invoice of White sewing machines,
at thirty dollars, at J. b. Aldrich :, No. 254
Second street.
GENTLEMEN who desire fine whisky for
home use would do well to call for Green
Brier. 1t can be obtained from any of the
principal iobbers and dealers.
CARBoLINE, a deodorized extract of petro-
leum, is now presented TO the public as the
best restorative and beautltier of the hair the
world has ever produced. 1t performs what
others only claim for their preparations.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-03-04
Monuments.

We have just received, during the past
work direct from Italy, ria New York, which
we have in store at our ware-rooms, No. 300
Second street, making, in connection with
the stock already on hand, the largest and
finest display Of Uonuments, tablets, head
stones, figures, urns and crosses ever before
exhibited in the south, and which we offer at
prices unheard of until now for cheapness.
Call and examine.
GEO. II. BELL,
N
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-03-04
LEIDY & CO,
Opposite Court square.

The IMMUNITY with which some itinerant
vendors of so-called medicines take advan-
tage of the good names Of standard propr1e-
tary medicines, is simply disgusting. Hence
the necessity of cautioning the public on
purchasing DR.. C. M Lanes celebrated liver
pills, which have served the public with I'M
limited satisfaction for nearly half century.
These invaluable pills are prepared only by
Fleming Bros, Pittsburg,'' whose sigma
ture is on every box. Without which all
similar packages are a fraud.