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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-11-19
POpes Industry.

Some remarkable works OF genius
have been accomplished by men who
were confirmed invalids. One of these
working invalids was Alexander Pope,
whose life was one long disease. His
intellectual energy was wonderful.
Johnston gives painful account Of
his physical defects, on the authority
of an old servant of Lord Oxford, who
frequently saw him in his later years.
He was so weak as to be unable to
rise to dress him self without help.
He was SO sensitive to cold that he
had to wear kind of fur doublet un-
der coarse linen shirt. One of his
sides was contracted, and he could
scarcely stand upright till he was laced
into bodice made of stiff canvass.
His legs were so slender that he had
to wear three pairs of stockings, which
he was unable to draw on and off with
out help. His seat had to be raised to
bring him to level with common ia.
bles. In one OF his papers in the
Guardian he describes himself arpar-
entity as Dick Distich:
"a lively little creature, with long
legs and arms; spider is no i'll emblem
of him; he has been taken at distance
for small Windmill" "His face, -
says Johnston, twas not displeasing,
and the portraits are eminently char.
acteristic."
The thin drawn features wear the
expression of habitual pain, but are
frightened up by the vivid and pen
etrating eye, which seems to be- the
characteristic poetical beauty.
1t was, after all, o gallant spirit
which got so much work out of this
crazy carcass, and kept it going. spite
of all its feebleness, for fifty -six years.
The servant whom Johnston quotes
said that she was called from her bed
four times in one night, L" in the dread.
full winter of 40" to supply him with
paper, lest he should lose q thought.
His constitution was already break
ing down, but the intellect was still
striving to save every moment allowed
to him.
His friends laughed at his habit OF
scribbling upon odd bits of paper.
Paper sparing Pope is the epithet
bestowed upon him by Swift, and q
great part of the Iliad is written on the
The habit seems to have been re-
garded as illustrative of his economical
habits; but it was also natural to man
who was on the watch to turn every
fragment of time to account.
If anything was to be finished, he
must snatch at the brief intervals al
lowed by his many inirmities.
Naturally, he fell into many of the
self-indulgent and troublesome ways of
the valetudinarian.
He was constantly wanting coffee,
which seems to have soothed his head
aches; and for this and his other wants
he used to wear out the servants in his
friends houses by frequent and friv.
olous errands."
Yet he was apparently kind mas
ter. His servants lived with him till
they became friends, and he took care
to pay SO we'll the unfortunate ser.
want whose sleep was broken by his
calls that she said she would want no
wages in family where she had to
wait upon Mr.. Pope.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-11-19

EXTRAORDINARY DENTIsTRY.-One OF
the most remarkable operations in
dentistry ever recorded was performed
at Portsmouth, N. H., last Sunday. A
boy who had been out for drive was
descending from the carriage, when the
horse gave q vigorous whisk Of his tail,
twisting the end of q hair around one
of the boys front teeth, and pulled it
out 80 quickly that the lad had hardly
time to feel the loss.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-11-19

One of the most cheerful conven-
tions during the past week was the un-
dertakers' gathering at Boston. 1t
must have been kind Of rehearse-al,
and they should have had the plumed
knight to preside over them. They
were grave sssembly--but somewhat
tomb much Of this.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-11-19
Circumstantial Evidence.

A trifing case in one of the lower
New York courts, the other day,
showed what dangerous thing is cir
cumstantial evidence. A truckman had
looked his stable. put the key in his
pocket, and fallen asleep on stoop
On waking, he found his pockets rifled,
and seeing two young men who had
just passed. he caused their arrest
One OF them was found to have key
exactly like the one that had been taken
from his pocket. He was locked up,
and after . month was brought into
court. The truckman produced his
lock, patent one, which the man from
whom he bought it had told him could
not be opened by any key except the
had been found in the prisoners pook-
ct was tried, and it opened the lock
quite easily. That certainly looked
very bad for the prisoner. But he said
the key belonged to another lock, and
he told where the other lock was. It
was sent for and brought to court, and
the key tried again. It opened the
second lock as easily as the first. It
was found that the locks and keys were
numbered. Tho number Of the prison
er's key and the lock he had sent for
correspondent. A different number was
on the lock Of the truckman. It was
clear, therefore, that the prisoner had
been wrongly accused. It was also
quite clear that he came within an ace
of being a victim of circumstsntisl
evidence. Had not the second lock
been forthcoming at the right time, an
entirely innocent man would have been
disgraced for life by conviction for
highway robbery. This innocent man
had been in prison q month, but OF
course, he had no redress.
SAVE THE OLD PAPER. Never throw
away old paper. IT you have no wish
to sell it, use it in the house: Some
housekeepers prefer it to cloth for
cleaning many articles Of furniture: For
instance, q volume, written by lady
who prided herself on her experience
and tact, says: After q stove has been
blackened, it can be kept looking very
we'll for long time by rubbing with
paper every morning: Rubbing with
paper Is much nicer way Of keeping
the tea-kettle, cofee.pot and teapot
bright and clean than the old way Of
washing them in suds: Rubbing with
paper is also the best way of polishing
knives, tinware and spoons; they shine
like new silver. For polishing mirrors,
windows. lamp chimneys, etc. paper is
better than dry cloth: Preserves
and pickles keep much better if
brown paper instead Of cloth is tied
over the jar. Canned fruit is not half
so apt to mold if a piece of writing
paper, cut to ct the can, is laid d.
rectly on the fruit. Paper is much
better to put under carpet than stray.
It is warmer, thinner, and makes less
noise when one walks over it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-11-19

Half a dozen New York loafers have
lately been shot by the police, and the
beneficial effects are being felt the
whole length of the island.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-11-19
Why lie Was in the Penitentiary.

An important case was tried before
the Criminal Court of the District of
Columbia. An old colored man was on
the witness-stand. The District Attor-
ney Intercepted the witness:
What is your name?"
"John Williams. sah."
care you the John Williams who
was sent to the Albany State Peniten-
tiary for larceny?"
"No, sah-not this john"
"Are you the John Williams who
was convicted of arson, and sent to the
Baltimore Penitentiary
"No, sah."
Tired of asking fruitless questions,
the District Attorney suddenly put a
leading one.
"Have you ever been in the peniten-
tiary?"
Yes, sab"
All eyes were now turned npon the
witness. The District Attorney smiled
complaoently and resumed:
"How many times have you been in
the penitentiary?"
"Twice, sab"
Where?"
SIN Baltimore, sah."
How long were you there the first
timer"
"About two hours, sah."
"How long the second time 2" asked
the attorney, rather crestfallen.
San hour, sab. l went there to
whitewash a cell for lawyer who had
robbed his client"
The attorney sat down amid the
laughter of the spectators.
EUGENIE's FoRTUNE.-Napolean III. 8
widow derives her revenue from three
sources the product of savings and
speculations, the insurance on the En-
peror's life, and the real estate which
the Empress bought in her own name
when she was on the throne. She
owns estates in Spain, Switzerland and
Hungary. The Hungarian property
was acquired in the present year, and
is adjacent to the domain of Count
Itchy. Under her sons will the EN-
press acquires properties near Trieste
and in Tuscany, as we'll as houses and
grounds in Toulouse.
The average attendance at the South
Carolina public schools during the last
three years has been 52,977 white, and
6O. 122 colored pupils, as against 49,
1872 whites, and 4l,691 colored chill
dren for the preceding eight years.
This is an encouraging growth of in
terest in education, as everybody must
admit,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-11-19

A pair were married at Newport, b
l., recently, after an unbroken court
ship Of thirty five years. That 10 whal
may be called . slow match.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-11-19

Remembrance Of the dead soon fades,
Alas in their tombe, they decay more
slowly than in the hearts .-VrcroR
HUGO. 1000
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-11-19

1t is difficult to become familiar with
the wheels OF watch, so many of them
travel ircog.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-11-19
Incident of the Rebellion.

A battery of the First Artillery halted
one night during the Seven Days
Fight in little clearing. The men lay
down, unhitching their horses, but
leaving them in harness. The First
Sergeant, now an honored officer of
the Third Artillery, told me he got up
and walked toward one side Of the
clearing. He was halted and turned
back by a sentinel. Going to the other
side, he was again challenged.
"Who comes thar?"
The voice struck him. He replied,
Friend" and said, "What regiment
is that ?"
The answer came, "Seventh Ala
bama."
"What regiment is that on the other
side?"
Fifth Georgia" replied the sentinel.
What battery is that ?"
Here was situation. The sergeant
naturally didn't know the name Of the
battery in the rebel army. Hesitation
would have been fatal. By lucky
inspiration he replied: "One of
Stuart's batteries" knowing that Jeb
Stuart commanded their cavalry.
"Oh." said the other, "then you's q
boss battery?"
EYES," said c.. "Good night"
He Immediately woke the captain,
who rather angrily said, "What the
deuce is the matter now?"
Excuse me. Captain" said the
sergeant" "but we are camped be.
tween Georgia and an Alabama
regiment"
It is needless to say the Captain got
up. Horses were hitched in quietly,
and the battery withdrew from between
the sleeping regiments, who never knew
of the prize that was within their
grasp.
J. Lloyd Haigh, the stylish New
York forger, who recently got four
years in Sing Sing for what poor man
would have received ten, wanted a
gentleman's place in the prison.
He accordingly bribed an official with
$500 and was transferred from the
foundry to the library, while the frail,
sickly convict who had been in attend
ance on the books was sent to Haigh's
low place. The check was traced and
the bribery proven. Mr.. Haigh will
obtain his former solid situation in the
foundry, and the official will lose his
official head. How is that for Haigh !
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-10-12
INDIAN TROUBLES.

San Francisco, Oct. "a Seattle dis
patch says that on Tuesday last, on Ba-
ker river, Anderson Evarts was attacked
in his cabin by two Indians. both of
whom lie killed. The difficulty arose
from Evarts charging an Indian with
stealing from him. Evarts and his part
ner have abandoned the ranch. The In
dians have sent out runners to summon
a grand council. The settlers are much
alarmed, and are gathering at Pleasan-
tons ranch.
An Olympia dispatch says the follow
ing telegram was received at the survey.
or generals Office from Dudley Henry,
deputy United States surveyor: The
Indians have stopped the survey! on
the Skagit river. They threaten to kill
the whole party. Evarts and Baker were
attacked yesterday and in self defense
shot two Indians. The upper settle
ments are in danger. We cannot work
unless protected by the government.
A. b. Cowles, chief clerk, telegraphed
to Vancouver to Gen. Howard and re-
ceived a reply saying the surveyors
should be protected, but that the killing
of the Indians would make it more diff.
cult.
Ouray, Col, Oct.-The outrage at
Clemes rancho, on the Cimmaron, in al
lowing the prisoners to fall into the
h ands of the Indians to be butchered,
when there were over 400 troops encamp-
ed at the place, is without parallel in
history, and has created the widest ex-
citement in all the frontier towns along
the borders Of the reservation. Indigna-
tion meetings are being held, not only in
the various towns, but also in every min
ing camp, and the feeling upon the SUBJ
ject is becoming so intense that it is liza
ble to break forth in hostile demon
stration that will annihilate the whole
Ute nation. The conduct of the Indian
agent at Los Pinos, w. H. Berry, in al
lowing such an outrageous crime to be
committed when he had force of over
400 troops at his command, has created
public sentiment that is liable to compel
him to call on the military for protect
finO
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-10-12
HON. R. f. PETTIGREw's ADDRESS
Gary Inter State.


The first political address ever deliv-
cred in Gary was made by Mr.. Petit
grew. the republican candidate for
delegate in congress, at the court house
on Monday evening, the 4th. There
was large audience in attendance, who
manifested their appreciation by fire.
quent applause. The speaker gave q
glowing panegyric on Dakota, setting
forth in their true oolors the wonderful
resources and the unparalleled progress
of our great and beloved territory. He
dwelt on the fact that Dakota now has
not only twice the population that any
other Estate ever had on its admission,
but also that if divided on the 46th
parallel there would be sufficient
population in each section to
entitle both to be raised to the
dignity of states. He then declared that
the people of both sections are in favor
of division, and that four republican U.
s. Senators can better guard our inter-
ests than two can do it, He then gave a
brief resume of the history of the repub-
lican party, and dwelt upon the necessi-
ty of making Dakota, whether divided
or not, uncomprtmisingly republican.
All Dakota's interests are identical with
those of the other northwestern states,
which are all republican, and Dakota will
cause no break in the phslanx of tile
great northwest. Mr.. Pettigrew asserted
that he represented no section, and will
know none, but intends to represent Da-
kota entire, watching over and laboring
for the interests of north and south alike,
and on this ground alone asks the sup
port of every section.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-10-12
FIRES.


Chicago, Oct. 12.-The academy of mu-
sic owned by VIM. Emmett and situated
in West Halstead st., was totally destroy
ed by fire this morning. Cause of the
fire rs yet unknown. It originated about
10 o'clock among the flies back of the
stage near the roof. 1t spread with great
rapidity and was beyond control when
the tiremen arrived. The fire had been
burning but fifteen minutes when the
roof fell in with tremendous crash
burying several firemen. A terrible con-
fusion followed and it was with great diff
ficulty and peril to their own lives that
the firemen' succeeded in rescuing their
comrades. Theo. Benhardt of engine IA
is fatally injured; The others although
badly wounded will recover. Tie front
wall Of the academy is still standing but
the building which had Just been reftted
for the season Mt the expense of $4,000
to $20,OCO is entirely gutted.
As the walls of the academy of music are
still standing and the stage and all the
stage machinery escaped without serious
damage, the loss will not be MS large az
at first anticipated and will not exceed
100000; insurance $22,0OO. The building
was owned by w. Il. Clapp and the thea-
tire rented to VIM. Emmett.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-10-12
TERRIBLE RAILROAD AccIDENT.

Pittsburg, Pa. Oct. "a terrible acci-
dent occurred here tonight on the Penn
sylvania raj lroad. The Walls accommo-
dation which left here at II 80, collided
with a special train from Greenburg at
Twentieth street, where the riots occur
red few years ago. Both trains were
filled with passengers, especially the
Walls, which contained several Of the
marching club which participated in
the democratic demonstration here to-
night. It is reported that eight passen-
gers were killed outright and ten injured.
Nothing definite, however, is known at
this hour. The latest from the scene of
the dis aster places the killed at twelve
and the wounded at fifty. The reports
are greatly exaggerated, and it is impossi-
BILE to get the full particulars.
More reliable news places the number
Of killed at twelve, and between thirty
and forty wounded, the most of whom
were terribly scalded. Some were SC
badly scalded that the flesh peeled of
their bones. The dead bodies are moved
in ever direction, and it is impossible tc
learn how many are killed. Among the
killed are DR.. Elliott, Bunton, Pa, r. ID
Butler and sister, James Bard, Lizzie
bard, James Lawrence and Mrs. Boyd.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-10-12
LATEST BY MAIL.

Stoughton, Mass, Oct. 9-French &
Wards woolen mill at West Stoughton,
burned this evening with the contents
The loss is estimated at $2OO,OOO, proba-
bly, insured.
Omaha, Oct. 9-Ralph Meeker and sis
ter, Josephine, arrived Mt Omaha this
morning on their return from the burial
of the remains of the murdered agent at
Greeley.
Denver, Col, Oct. 9.-The Tribune's
Lake City special says the citizens of
Ouray held meeting to-day and resolv-
ed that it the government did not take
steps to get rid of the Utes they would
take the matter into their own hands.
Chicago, Oct. 9-To-day being the
ninth anniversary of the great fire. this
afternoon the first brigade of the Illinois
national guard paraded on Michigan
avenue and were reviewed by Gen. Sher-
idan. A considerable crowd witnessed
the display.
Milwaukee, Oct. 9.-The Sentinels
Monroe, Wis, special says that Joe Null
hern, aged 1G, while charivaring a newly
married couple at the home of S. Burkey,
was shot by Burkey, dying in short
time. Burkey fired two shots The mur-
derer was arrested.
Sterling, ILL.,, Oct. 9.-This afternoon
the cattle sheds at Miller's distillery
burned, and more than half of the fifteen
hundred head of cattle in them persisted
in the flames. Five hundred tons of hay
also burned and the loss will be heavy
The moaning and believing Of the cat
tie was frghtful beyond description.
| Omaha, Oct. 9.-The special train ca,
of Australian mail arrived this evening
from San Francisco. The steamer was q
day late, and the car chased the train
overland till it caught it at Omaha, gain
ing twenty-four hours and enabling
connection with transatlantic steamer
New York, Oct. 9.-The Protestan
Episcopal general convention held 4,
long session this morning and consid
cred amendments to the constitution
reports of committees, etc. Rev. DR.
Beers, of California, offered resolution
that special committee of bishops
three Presbyterians, and three laymen
be appointed to consider and report a
an early day the desirability OF com
pleting missionary organization of tn
church, by the appointment of mis-
sionary bishop for every territory a
present without bishops.
st. Louis, Oct. 9-The shooting mattel
here this afternoon between A. II. BE
gardus and VIM. d. Harworth, of Qui1
cy. ILL.,, 100 wild birds, twenty-one yard
rise, American rules, for 100 side, a
tracted very large crowd and was ca,
italy contested throughout. Harwort
shot "a and 81 birds in succession, goin
:. out on the latter run and tieing til
champion, the score on the finish stant
ing Ito 80. Over 100 of the best mark
men i'll the country were present an
took great interest in the contest.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-10-12
INDIANA.

Evansville, Ind, Oct. 12-The election
is going ON very quietly; both parties are
working very hard and q very large vote
will be polled.
Indianapolis, Oct. 12.-The election is
passing off very quietly. No indica-
tions Of disturbances from any quarter.
Business generally suspended and O very
full vote will be polled early.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-10-12
The Weather,

Washington, Oct. 12.-The weather
Indications for the upper Mississippi and
lower Missouri valleys are: Continued
cold and northerly to west winds, clear
or fair weather and high barometer dur
ing the rest Of Tuesday, followed by fall
ing barometer and slowly rising temper
ature.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-10-12
The Recent Disaster

Pittsburg, Oct. 12.-Another victim Of
Saturdays collision was Miss Rose Nc
Cabe who died last night at West Penn
syivania hospital. Up to noon to-day no
more deaths had occurred, though little
hopes are entertained of several. The
railroad authorities are holding q secret
investigation.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-10-12
Congressional Nomination

Utica, N. Y, Oct. 12.-The democrats
of the twenty-fourth district nominated
Benjamin F.tLewis for congress.
Boston, Oct. 12-The democrats of
the eighth district nominated Chas.
Theodore Pussell for congress.
The prohibitionists of the third dis
trict nominated Henry d. Gushing for
congress.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-10-12

Ottawa, Oct. IA pastoral was read
in the Catholic church of this city for
bidding, parents sending their children to
the model schools on pain of deprivation
of the sacraments. Model schools and
government institutions are preliminary
to the normal schools.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-10-12
Notice,

TERRITORY OF DAKOTA,
OFFICE OF SUP'T. OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION,
YANKToN, October 9, 1880.
A N Institute for the county superintendents
"A and teachers of the counties of Yankton,
Hutchinson and Bon Homme is appointed and
will be held at Yankton, in the upper room of
the Franklin (frame) school building, commen-
cling at 80 p. m. Monday, December 18th, 1880
and continuing until p. m. Friday, January
1st, 1881.
All the county superintendents and all teach
and all other teachers are solicited to be pre-
sent. All are earnestly requested to be present
at the opening hour. and to bring materials for
taking full notes.
The several county superintendents are re-
quired to notify teachers of this appointment.
WM. h. H. BEADLR,
Superintendent.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-10-12
FOREIGN.
All Quiet.

London. Oct. 12-The Times under
stands that there is no immediate inten-
ton OF sending more troops TO Ireland.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-10-12

Capetown, Oct. 12.-Large reinforce
ments are now on the border of Basu-
land. No other tribe has joined the Ba-
sules,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-10-12

New York, Oct. 12--Gen. Grant left Mt
! p. m. for Boston escorted by commit
tee from that city consisting of ex-Govs.
boutwell, and Talbot and Col. Herbert
G. Hill
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-10-12
Changed,

Boston, Oct. 12.-The American termi-
nus OF the Allen line of steambers, has
been changed from Baltimore to Boston.