Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-26
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OO0-trotter, Mouse, was stolen from his
stable in Brooklyn by two men, one of
whom hoodwinked the stablemen into
showing the animals good points and
allowing him to mount. The man and
VIM. Craig, a blacksmith. conspired to
try his speed, leaped on his back and
disappeared around corner with his
owner looking on.
Charleston, Feb. 24.-A News and
Courier special from Darlington Court
house gives detailed account of to.day's
proceedings in the trial of Col. e. P. C.
Cash for the murder Of Col. Shannon in
duel last summer. The courtroom was
crowded. A jury was formed without
much trouble. II is composed exclusive.
ly of whites, the defense challenging
every negro called. Eye-witnesses testi-
lied to the facts Of the duel substantially
as heretofore published. Several swore
that Cash was urged by his son just before
the principals took position to be certain
and kill Shannon, and Cash replied that
he would do it rs sure rs there was
world.
New York. Feb. M.-The papers devote
much space to the curious story of Mar
ion Kalish, who was enticed from her
home, drugged, taken to q strange place
and kept under the influence Of opiates,
then taken out in carriage, from which
she escaped and was found in semi-clad
condition by the police and taken home.
She is young girl of II, and disappeared
January IS. She says she was not insul-
ted nor i'll treated. She appeared how
ever, like woman of 30, although her
cheeks were ruddy and full. She is
unnerved and hysterical. Her father
admits to the detectives that she may be
telling falsehoOd. as her account of the
details are contradictory and improb-
able.
New York, Feb. M.-Gen. Hancock
was interviewed to-day in regard to his
intended visit to Washington during the
inaugural. He declined to talk on polit-
ical subjects, but said he thought it only
proper tor him to accept the polite and
informal invitation given him. He was
asked to be a guest of the chairman. of
the committee, but has engaged rooms
at Wormley's in order that he may be
free to receive callers without imposing
upon his host. He has not decided
whether his attendance will be in a
military or civilian capacity. It is his
intention not to attend the ball in the
evening, but he will be present in the
senate chamber during the inaugural
ceremonies.
Chicago, Feb. 24.-The Ladies' lem.
perance league of Ottawa, ILL.,, in recog-
milton of the services Of Mrs. President
Hayes in the cause Of total abstinence.
has made for her and placed on exhibition
i'll the rooms Of the Chicago Decorative
Art society a pair of exquisite curtains,
designed for the bay window OF Mrs.
Hayes private residence in Fremont.
The work is known as English art needle
work. The material is ivory silk sheet
ing, and the design is rich and costly.
The value is $1,000. The presentation
will be made before the 4th of March.
Mrs. Hayes has written the Women's
Christian Temperance union very
handsome acknowledgement for their
presentation to her Of an elegant COM
memorative necklace.
st. Louis, Feb. N.-The district OF
country in charge of Baron Beithlashiem
the ustro-Hungarian consul. who has
absconded, leaving considerable deficit
embraced Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska,
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Arkansas, Texas,
Colorado, Wyoming and Indian territory
and letters continue to be received from
oil over the district from persons claim.
ing money sent by friends in Europe
through the consulate, and which they
have never received. Beithlashiem be
long to q noble family in Wurzeberg
Bavaria, where he has wife and chill
dren with whom he corresponds. He
has brother who ls general in the
Austrian army and aid-de-camp to the
emperor, and now special military envoy
at st. Petersburg. His friends heard
that the family would send him sufficient
money to pay his deficit, but the desired
remittance never came. Outside of the
affairs of his consulate he is said to be
deeply in debts owing to one creditor as
much as $1,000. His books and every
article of property which he owns are
said to be covered by mortgages.
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