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Untrue In Every Particular.

The attention of number of the commit
tee on finance having been called to a pub
lished statement that Mr.. Blaine has sent a
message to Washington through Senator
hale that it is inexpedient for the Republi-
cans of the Senate to report tariff bill says :
"This report is a most extraordinary mis-
statement, and is true in no particular. In
the first place, it is fact that Mr.. Hale has
returned from New York, but is not true
that he has brought any message from Mr.
Blaine to The committee. or to any one. on
the subject of the tariff or any subject. Mr..
Hale did not see Mr. Blaine, and therefore
had no conference with him on any subject.
But it is a fact that gentleman. very
prominent Republican, who did did see ,,,ldi Mr.
Blaine in New York ana talked
with him on tariff matters, did bring mes
sage to the committee. The message Is that
Mr.. Blaine does not see that the Republicans
of the Senate have any alternative except to
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-16
In the House.

The House went into committee of the
whole on the fortification appropriation bill
and, pending point of order against the es-
tablishmenu of gun factory at Watervliet
arsenal, the bill was withdrawn and report
ed to the House. 1t then went over until to-
morrow.
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-16
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 16.
The indications for New England are
light rains, warmer weather, winds general
ly southerly.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND. Me-. Aug. 1b. 1883.
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-16
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Another InstaIIment of Senator Nor
gan on the Treaty.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-The Senate to-
day proceeded to the consideration of the
fisheries treaty in open executive session
and Senator Morgan resumed his argument
in favor of his resolution to postpone it until
December next
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-16
Foreign Notes.

The Vienna Tagblatt says that a recent
family council was held to consider the posi-
tion of Prince Ferdinand. The members
with the exception of Ferdinand's mother
agreed to request Ferdinand to resign the
Bulgarian throue. To this request Ferdi-
nand replied, NEVER
A despatch from Tashkino says that thirty
convicts en- route to Siberia made a desper-
ate attempt, Tuesday night, to escape.
eScaDed,
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-16
The Official Ranort.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 15.-The official bulle-
tin from Jacksonville, Fla, today shows
three new cases. There have been 2S cases
to date and six deaths.
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-16
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.

Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at 81. 80
year; If paid in advance, $500 a year.
Advertisements inserted In the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (which has large circulation in every
part of the State) for S100 per square for first in
sertion. and 30 cents per square for each subse-
quent insertion.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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The New Party DIsagrees.

me NEW Pdrty DtSa&reeS.
The National convention of the American
party today, the temporary officers were
made the permanent officers. The commit
tee on resolutions presented majority and
minority reports differing very much ON
some of the cardinal principles of the party,
such as placing tax on immigrants and the
reading of the Bible in public schools. The
reports were recommitted
The convention this evening nominated
James l.. Curtis, of New York, for President,
Curtis receiving As votes and Abram S. Hew-
lit 10. and James S. Negley, of Pennsylvania,
4. Earlier in the day the % delegates from
Is States bolted the convention. The con-
vention adjourned sine die.
The Pension List.
The following Maine pensions have been
granted:
ORIGINAL INVALID.
Benj c. Pendeton, Bangor
John j. Cannell North Gorham.
RESTORATION AND INCREASE, SPECIAL. ACT.
Lucius b. Varney, Bristol.
Jacob w. Pottle North Perry.
George H. Tigher, Rockland.
Bradford Sullivan, North WinterpOrt.
stephen W. Longfellow, Gardiner.
Calvin Tomlnson, Brighton.
REISSUE.
Timothy Fernald, Camden.
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-16
THE PARNELL COMMISSION.
The Inquiry to Begin on the Sixteenth
of 0ctobar

LONDON, August 15.-Judges Hannen,
Day and Smith, who compose the Parnell
Commission, have decided to open the in
quiry into the Times's charges against the
Irish members of Parliament, October 16
All intermediary applications must be made
before Setember II
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-16
ers were issued today
HEAD9UARTERs FIRST BRIGADE,

CAMP MARBLE, AUGUSTA, Aug. IA, 1851
General order, No. @.
/. The muster of the several countries re-
quired by Par. of q. o. No. A. from these head
quarters, will occur Immediately after dress pa
rade each day of the encampment, Major A. III.
Plaisted Brigade Inspector, Captain William c.
woodbury. and Lieutenant Henry M. Sprague
Aide-de- e-Camp. will muster the two Regiments
Oficers of the Regiments and the Captain Of the
Battery.
By command of Brgadier General Mitchell.
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The Naval Appropriation bill.

AT further conference, the representatives
of the two branches have reached an agree
ment.upon the naval appropriation bill. The
basis of the agreement is substantial con-
cession of the demands of both Senate and
House.
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-16

CONTINUED ON FOURTH rA0El
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-16

board of Directors.
Hon. Jos. A.. Tucker, Boston.
Curtis c. Nichols, Boston, Treas. Five Cent
Savings Bank.
j. Edgord Carter, Boston. of j. E. Carter & Co..
Bankers.
I7aas ". Jghitcozab, Boston, Fire Marshal.
fudge John SpdatIding, Boston.
". Hinal Burt, Boston,
Fred ~, Loioe, NJ d.. Boston.
#. II. Goss, Kansas City, Treas. Fruit and Pro-
duce Exchange
Maj Albion p Pedse, Kansas City, Past A. A.
G.. of G.. A. r. Department of Mo.
augl0 dlmnrm
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A soldiers FansrsI on Sunday

VIM. Hughe', an old soldier, who served
through the war as member of 90, L, let
Regiment, Psnnsy ylvsnls Reserves, 90. G,
?eih p. ", and the Veteran Reserve corps,
and was shot through the left lung In the
Seven Days fight, will be buried from his
late residence, No. 25G East Lemon street,
near the New Holland turnpike, at 2
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon. Tho inter-
msnt win be In thesoldler's !oi in Lanc caster
cemetery.
Mr.. Hughes having been q member Of
Post lis, G. A. r., OF Columbia, that post
has requested Posts 81 and 4O5 OF this city
to bury the comrsde with Grand Army
ceremonies.
The posts will meet al their respectiy Q
halls at o'clock to- morrow afternoon. The
Metropolitan Fife and Drum corps OF 20
pieces has volunteered Its services for the
occasion.
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rhe ors.,.s, Gamb,.r Of tho age.

ao.,. , - ,r.,..
fafis he'tsr TO the chicago Tribune.
A man has Just died here whose llfe might
well servo % a text for a thousand ssrmons
This was tho Bsron de- Bssfart His life
no. an,I,aIv c,yon nm N 0smblinp. He
60 s.s ..v,,,, =, u,,,,.rr ana
osno uon koou Isuy ~
whsn s.youn man waS Insuo SUI P'e,eo' .
OF MoIiaIA Inis onlce ne neslec'cu 1. s.u
eelneI, snu spent imost OF MS un,e % !. ~, ~,
Pynk = oao' r.t,, s vas q. .no WSa,,
.ouis Sslo,oon ItaIan oau Pslsn. wnon
,y .neuoa.yo,~ ~ ~yllsisnca ~awsss,snou snu ,..,' ponoo
,es'oaSu ,ss ,uss -, .eIes,spnc messsso snn1uuns %
VI" VIZ inn' "As sou. W h,ui auu PneHekvv "
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Sold by the Shsriif.

sheIih Burkholdor sold the follow Ing
properties at the court house this after
noon
Forty six perches OF land In West Earl
township, on which are erected twostory
frame house, franc stable and other out.
buildings, ~ the property Of Daniel Il.
Brown, to Jacob Wolf, for $1,000.
A lot OF ground fronting twenty -four ieot
on Fourth street, between Cherry and
Union, 10 tho borough OF Columbia, on
which are erected brick dwelling house.
q frame dwelling house and other out.
building, as the property Of Frank X,
2 2sllhuber. to Catherine 2,llhuber, for
SlOO
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MARkETS.


Nsw YoRK. Aug ea-Flour market rrm I;
Fine. o. S1s IS; snperine. q NOS l0 MINI
W1Tas W,n,st Ss Sss, 80; city an Extra soG5 90
Wheat-No. l. RCD. stats. u OK; No. 2, $50
~; NO. 2. Red. winter, Aug, 9sslc ;
Sept wke; receipts. i7S.ba0; shipments,
sept. sssa' sss' rsssls,.! Cop ''SsS 1875
- Oats NO ]. white, state. 4lo,oc; No. a DO.
sSl.ci No mixed. Aug. B3Ile Sept, SOC !;
roGsipts. l2l 900 shipments, $50.
kye nominal state TOO.
Barley nominal.
Pork flrm Ola Msss, ,0lt O10li 20
Lard hrm Aug, 500; Sept, - TO.
hoiasses dull for 90 boiling stonk. ge
Black strap. lto. New Orlsans .2OlllOc,
Turpenune STEADY ct sJk2s7o.
kosin dnl strained 10 good. 81 O2kan OK.
Petroleum steady Rshnad IN Cases, eko.
Ireights arm grain to Liverpool, IA
Butter hrm western Creamery, lao 20ko,
Che8se steady, Western Flat, 7(tSc. ;
state sdS m saesory. 1k0ee Fancy White, 40
9lsj'
sugar STEADY; Ronnoa Cutloaf. SO; Granula.
ted, 7Ac.
Tall0w Arm Prime CITY, t1.c.
kioe nominal Carolina, fair To good, $50
Conse nrm Fair Cargoes, Tor Rio, Ii<o
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Hnw YoRE. Aug. 2s. 1 p. m.-Money closed
ct ~ per cent. Exchange nrm posted
rAtes. q ssk04 ssx, actual rates u exc
Z 50 for 90 days ana q s7ko4 ss for demand /,
Governments closed firm, currency es,
q D. bid rs COUP, q 2sK; Ak's DO. d OK
bio.
Pacific railroad bonds CLOSED a. follows
Union firsts. ll3 TO llG Land Grants, l03 TO
Ice; Sinking Funds, 100 to 12a Centrals, li3 10
llB.
The stock market this morning has been
dnil but nrm at fractional improvements over
Yesterdays closing quotations. The sales were
only 81, IN shares. The following ia tho ban /
statement Reserve decreased, e732. .72b loan
Increased, $3.50 9C0 /; specie decreased, 1884, 800
legal tenders decrea sod, o. Ool 100; deposits DE-
creased. e3,fss 800; circulation Increased, eco,
go; legal tenders increased, Ol.072 800 The
banks now hold sli. 900 Gs5 above legal n quire
ments
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Cheering Cleveland aud Thurman a

CHICAGO, Aug. 25.-The Palmer house
WAS the sdquarters OF an enthusiastic
crowd this morning Red bandsnnss were
fiying every where, and cheers for Cleveland
and Thurman arose every few minutes and
red hot tariff discussions added to the ex.
element There was nolack OF protection
isis in the crowd at times the discus.
sions approached Q tumult A good na-
tured wordy warfare It was, however, and
around the little groups OF excited talk ers
great masses OF people pressed, cheering
at telling points made.
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CsioAeo, Aug. 20, Gy0 O. m.-Market Opsneo.
Wheat-Augs So><c sept, s9kc, Oct eJ1<c.,
May, g5kc.
..CornaAug, bi,sc, sept. s5,kc.; oct. ss,lc.,
..0sis.-Aus., 9oNc, sept. a.,sc.; Oct. ssxc.,
May. 259<c. T"
,PoIE-Xugust sls SIX Sept. ss s,<; oct.
iArd-August. u @i sept.. " 30; Oct.
1880.
short Ribs-Augus,, y ssk; sept. o 20
Oct, u 70
CLOSING.
wheat-Aug.. ss,ic sept, ,sskc.; oct. sskc.;
May, DC
Corn-Aug.. 4,xo, Sept. tsxc. Oct. t4kc
May, tO,sc.
.Uats- Aug. &c Sept, eakc; Oct. 2sc i
Nay, 2skc.
oAO5.
Lsrd-Aug, % 80; Sept % 80; C..,
% .7N
short Ribs-Aus.. ss s7x /, Sept. y SIX oct,
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On Monday, September 3, 81 Mary's
academy will reopen. This institution is
under direction OF the Sisters of Charity.
The course OF instruction comprises all the
branches Of a thorough English education {;
also the languages, painting In oil and
wster colors, drawing In crsyon and pastel,
needlework and embroidery OF all kinds.
Any person desiring to learn type writing
can receive instructions there.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-08-25
Closing prices-2 o'clock p. m
Iive Stock nIArksss,

CHICAGO, Aug. observation-disclosures, 5000
shipments. lb0o; market strong stee's, 81 700
600 stoesers ana feeders. q 0o<38 80 cows,
ta sn,is ana mixed. el Go0a 20 TEXANS steer, u 7d
o. 80 western rangers, % 6oSt5 05.
Hogs --kecoips, ll,OOO head; shipments,
abO; market was steady miNao, Is Is5
l6 heavy, " oo06 IS light, s5 s506 60i skips,
o. 1905 80.
sheep Receipts, 5000 head, shipments,
LOO; market market steady natives. o. IS
t.0S rs lambs, ts 6OSD8 l2L.
EAST LInnRry. CatLis - Receipts. lis2 ;
shipments. 76; market nothing doing ali
New IorK to-day.
Hogs - Receipts. 1900 head shipments
675i mixed, o. 6os16Gs Workers., 81 a0d6 oS ;
common 10 fair. q S0dG 40; pigs. O. O0xp6 e5
no hogs shipped to New York today.
sheep-Receipts, 2oO shipments, lGo0
market fairs prime. f5l8oSS5 81 good. q 750
t% common TO fair, Sl0s Is lambs, q 5OsS5 so
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-08-25
turtle Fi.hsrs Returned.

The veteran turtle hunters, MessIs. Geo.
Bircher and George Heiss, who left this
city on Sunday evening, on fishing trip
for turtles to the dams OF fsvorite streams
In Chester county, returned this afternoon
s'tnr capturing "a very hne snsppers, Not.
wiihs,snding tho storms OF Monday night,
Tuesday and Wednesday, which these old
veterans westhered, they were successful,
The largest weighs ls}s pounds, and the
aggregate is over 200 pounds.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-08-25
lie Accidentally sno, Three BOYS

While out hunting Thursday afternoon
Henry King, OF X Kenosha, Wis., accidentally
shot three young boys who were play
two hundred feet away. Tho gun was a
breech.loader and was discharged while
bringing the barrel down after iuser ting
the cartridges. The oldest Of the boys ro
oeivsd the Shot In the face and is bad >
hurt The others were wounded In the
back and arm. The lads were from eight
to twelve years OF age children OF Mrs.
Tack, of Chicsgo, who 10 visiting kenosbP.
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Three Charges Against Them,

From the York Dispatch.
Edward J. Moalhorn, whose right name
IL John Il. Mullhorn and Lydia Rhine were
sent to jail to-day by Alderman Sherwood,
ON the charge Of adultery, bigamy and per
jury. Some time ago both came 10 YORK,
from Hanover, secured a marriage license
and were married. Msllhorn has a " iie
living In Frederick, Nd, and Lydia Rhine
has . husband living In Lancaster.
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uaaa .aah RrIniana

The job Printing Department Of tho lETxL-
LigsroBn 70 equipped with tho Latest I'm
proved Machinery ana the Newest styles Of
1ype. and Is prepared at all times 10 MI orders
for Books. Catalogues. Price Lists, Letter.
heads, Bil-heads, Envelopes. ana in fact,
every thing hom visiting Card TO q Poster.
We have Numbering, ferforating, kyeet-
ting ana other Mac hinery. used IN nrst-ciass
establishments. ana are constantly adding tho
Latest Faces OF Tyre.
Fifstciass work done by nrst-ciass work.
mon. Satisfaction guaranteed. Prices reason.
able. Call ana soc our specimens and got
prices.
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Worliogmsn Aunus, Cbssp F,cu,s,o,

10 Atlantic CITY on sunday August %,
Special train leaves Quarryvule at $40 a IN ;
Lancaster thing strset) At Il Columbia,
Landsvii!e 4:s3 q m Frre only o. Leave
Mannheim at 4s3 Litit7i 4A. ana Epbrata, Os
a. no, Fare only $40 Trains returning leave
Atlsntic City at Z, S ana p. m, Leave Fhna.
oelphia, BIoad ana Callowhill depot. al $50
=. N. only sunday excursion to the Atlantic
this season! ausls. 20. q. .25ddltw
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-08-25
want Her 10 Have French prots c,,on

LONDON. Aug 25,-lt is reported that a
French emissary Is trying to persuade the
Queen of Rarstonga, one OF the Cook Is-
lands in the South Pacific, TO accept French
protection. The chiefs of Msnsigi and
Alentki, neighboring islands, have become
alarmed, and it ia reported that they have
aske TO be annexed to Great Britain.
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Shot s9Ground- Hoss

On two dsys' hunting trip In the south
srn part OF the county, A. X. Erisman,
Thomas Anderson, !. Ia Bauman and j,
W. Anderson shot AZ ground hogs.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-08-25

- ~ wRsTERs FARM MoRTaAuRs, whom pur.
Chased through q responsible company, are
ssfe beyond question. ana mono rank higher
than those of the Equitable Mortgage Com.
pany OF New York ana Kansas City. These
securities, as well as frstclass home invest.
ments, for sale by
JACOB B. LONG.
tid.Haw No. 10 North Queen street.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-08-25
Gun Club Chsller 70 Accepted.

Al q meeting Of the Lancaster Gun club
last evening It was resolved to sccept the
challenge OF the MountYilis club for q
match on Thursday next.
The club elected to membership w. r.
fiel6s, OF Christiala,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-08-25
Pensions Increased

Increased pensions have been Issued to
Jacob Nj. Fisher, Msnhsim Charles L.
Young, Lancaster John Il. Evans Ian.
cssteT.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-08-25

PHILADELPHIA, Aug 26-Execution on
Judgment otes ssggregating $22, 200 has been
Issued against Samuel Nickers and Alfred
Weston, trading as Niokers q Weston,
hosiery manufacturers at No. l,79s Tulip
streets,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-08-25

CONF 10 the relisble Poaoh ana Melon mar.
ket this evening for Sunday supplies Aiso,
Choice Oysters. Little Neck CLANS. Devilled
Grabs. sc. CHAs W. ECKERT
lg9 Kasf KING Sfraat
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Phiiadeiphis Produce Nsrhst.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 25. Flour strong sslsl
700 bbIs MINI. Bakers, q lCDl 50 Penn'a
Family. a 0o0& 10; Western 40. q SO0l S.
Winter Patents, u sO0b 20 Spring DO. u 900
b55.
kye, 1870
Wheat--huR.. 98c Sept, s0kc; Oct. s7xo.
Corn-Aug bSAe Sept, t3ko; Oct, b2<c,
osts-Aug. s9kc sept ssNc; Oct, s4l.c.
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a German Pby,,c,.t head.

LONDON, Aug 25, Runolph julius
Fmmsnusi CIasins, tho German physicist
10 dead.
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Essali of nigh Tariff.

sfom tho Virginia City Esev ] ChroAiels.
Mexico has high protseive tariff, sna
labor 70 No well protected " there that in
5000 umes lanorors sre able TO oommal q
wages equal 70 rs cents day.
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speciAI Horn Auclinn-

Two Carloads OF Bloodod Oregon Horses a,
auction. weighing from 900 to !, 800 pounds, vi
Lancaster Stock Yards, Lancaster, Pa, on
Wednesday, August ~, at 10 O'Clock a. IN. Rale
positive, rain or shine. No postponement, nc
limit, no reserve. Terms cash.
aug23td e. g. WHARTON 4 co.
fIEasT Cigars, obacco ana Cigarettes In the
o'ty AT the opera House Cigar Store.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-08-25
Reunion Of ohor.l soolst,s.

Tue choral socis.ies Of Lancaster and
Lsbsnon counties are holding reunion to
day q Psnryn park There are about hys
Landrsd persons al the reunion.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-08-25
Exhibition as Litliz.

On Tuesday evening. August %, Prot. 9iea.
son. the hing OF horse tamers. will give com.
plimentary exhibition nt Li,itz in handling
and tanning wild, nervous ana vicious horses.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-08-25

Don't forget to stop at the Opera House
Cigar store this evening,
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DR. iBRKL's last lecture on weak, nervou
blood poison ana debilitated men sent free OF
charge. Address. On IHERI, No. bSs North tth
street, Philadelphia. Pa. jy3O.M. W ,sIydhw
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-08-25

NEW ADVER TIsEfsNTS,

THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEET
4 ING OF the West fnd building ana Loan
Association Will be held at tha law oftica OF II
Is, Holahan, ESQ, this Saturday evening al
7Sn o'clock Money 10 loan
II &c, WATSON, Secretary,
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From the n. \. world.
The message was a ten strike, and all Il 9
epubllcsn king pins are down.
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Try my yellow Hornet Sc Cigar at the operi
House Cigar Store,
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Furnished by y, X. Yundt, Broker.
CHICAGO, Aug. Is. Loo o'clock D, m.
Wheat Corn. Oats. Pork. Lard
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-04-25

chicago Divorce Court Humors
What is your husbands occupa
tiong" asked Mr.. II. F. Hoffman, Jr.
"Habitual drunkenness, sE," answer.
ed Mrs Dappen.
There was roar in Judge Collins
court. The divorce mill had drawn
in its usual crowd of spectators, open
eyed, elbow nudging, rolling the scan
dals under their tongues. The case of
Dappcn VS., Dappen was in progress,
and Mr. Hoffman's political fame made
he spectators regard HIM with awe.
~ refer" said he to your husbands
profession"
"He made cigars"
Good cigars"
occasionally"
Mr. Hoffman drew cigar from his
pocket.
This, your honor, is one of the de-
PENDANTS cigars
"Nark it exhibit A" sal the judge.
Had Mr. Dappen any other profes.
sion ?"'continGed the judge.
Not to my knowledge SAID Mr.
Dappen's wife.
"Never practiced as dentistg'
"Not professionally"
Nov, Mrs Dappen, on your oath
did ,not your husband extract six OF
your teeth"
Mrs Dappen looked timidly around
Mr. Dappen being evidently out OF
hearing, she whispered, He did"
did he administer gas, or ether, OF
any anasthetic?"
mo, sir"
did he extract them one after the
othere 81
HE extracted them all together.'
"Had your husband any license tt
practice as dentist"
II never heard of il. He used IL
say, / will allow you 81 day Brins
me the accounts every week, and if ]
| find a cent missing l will knock you
teeth OUT"
did he find any deficit in YOU
accounts ?"
'On Saturday night I could not bal
ance the books. / was thirteen cent
short. Without word my husband
struck me in the mouth. Six of m,
teeth were knocked out l swallowe,
two"
! "Have you the other four in court?
| Eyes, ST."
| mark them Exhibit e." said tn
judge.