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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-06-26
The Humming Bird.

The appearance of the humming bird is
utterly unlike that of any other living
creature. We are admiring some Brilliant
and beautiful flower. when there suddenly
appears before us Il small, dark object,
suspended, a> it were, between four short
black threads, meeting each other in a
cross For an instant it shows in front of
the flower, again another instant, and,
emitting n momentary flash of emerald
and sapphire light. ii is vanishing, lessen
ing in the distance as it shoots away 10 IA
speck that the eye cannot take note of.
Indeed, the little atom of life comes and
goes with the rapidity of gnat or II dragon
fly. Audubon tells us that The small size
of the ruby hummng bird renders il i'm
possible to follow its flight with the eve
tor more than fifty yards. A person Stand
ing in the garden will hear the humming
of their wings and see the little birds
themselves within few feet of him at one
moment; the next they will be out of sight
and hearing. Gould tells us that the tiny
creatrre lives in tho air liko gnat u
butterfly. 1t often mounts up the towering
trees and then shoots off like little mete
or at right angle. At other times it will
gently buzz among the flowers upon the
ground. The next moment it is lowering
over dmunitve weed, and then it is
seen at distance of forty yards, whittier
it has vanished with the quickness of
thought. Professor Wallace las devoted
Il considerable period to minute study of
the habits of the humming bird, and has
come 10 the conclusion that it is troDi-
cal swift or swallow, modified in long
course of many generations from its origi
nal ancestor, but retaining its old charac-
ter's les of an essentially insect feeder. II
is true hat, down to ;he time of Button. it
was>beievrd that the humming bird lived
solely on the nectar of flowers, but since
then it has been aScertained beyond all
possibility of doubt that it feeds largely,
and in some cases wholly, on insects The
birds have been seen in winter picking
dead flies ont of the webs of spiders
Bullock in Mexico and Waterton in New
Guinea, saw them catch small butterflies,
and found their stonachs filled with insects.
Those who have watched their habits have
observed them sitting like fy.catchers on
a twig, dar inc off and returning. Mr..
Goss. one of our most accomplished nat
urulists, tells us that all the humming
birds have. more or less. habit. when in
Hiobt of nausinp and quickly turning in
The air, THAT The object of these quick
turns" he adds as the capture of insects
am >ure. having watched one thus en-
gagged pretty close to me. | observed care
fully and distinctly saw the minute flies
which !, mn sued and caupht. and heard
repeaiedlv the snappjnu of its beak NV
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-06-26

TRAVELLING IN JAPAN.-A long ride on
Japanese pack horse is an epoch in The
life of any traveller. As the animals are
shod with straw. and as the roads are very
rough, they never attempt anything be-
yon1 walk, even with the most violent
inducement. The traveller is perched high
upon hard pillian, in sort of il valley.
the sides of which are composed of his
luggage, spare hats, shoes, gIrthS and
straps rolled into bundles; his legs are
doubled up so that his knees touch his
chin, and the sensation is like that of be-
ing on the back of II camel. Thus placed
he must perform his journey, or as an al
Tentative he may be driven to the Kago,
or litter. This may be either basket
sung on pole. or regular box with
doc. and sliding shutters. The litters OF
men of rank, such as once were frequent
enough in the streets of Yeddo, but which
have gone the way OF SO many remnants
of old Japan, were often small rooms gor'
ocously decorated and painted, and requr
inc a score of coolies to carry them; but the
hlters which the ordinary traveller mus
use are of the basket type. and as provo
capts of suffering are second only to tile
mack horse. 10 the native, whose norma
pusition, when not standing or sleeping, Ii
squalting on the heels of his feet, con
finement of several hours in kago, wlll
scarcely change Of position. is no hard
ship; but to the European the agony o
sitting cramped up in the space OF AN arm
chair, with legs curled up. tucked In OF
huddled together, for an indefinite period
must be actually suffered TO be appreciated
Temporary relief may be obtained by SIT
ting with the legs hanging over the sides
but in this case they either Craze thu
ground or come in contact with the huge
6oul ers with which the road is Uttered
by stretching them out in front, when they
kick against the ooolie; or by stopping
altogether and walking, which means : los
of time, but which is the only etficaclou'
method of escaping the pains OF cramp
T K.go is, however, much INC mo ..e rapl' ia y,
than the pack horse, and far more econom
icsI The coolies are well trained, sur
footed. stalwart fellows-ss rule, iour I
a litter, covering their five or SIX miles al
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-06-26

A FINE THoUGHT-When the sun
rises there is light. Why, do not know.
There might have been light without the
sun. and might have been sun that
gave no light but God has been pleased
to put these things together-sunriSe and
light So. wherever there is pray er, there
is II blessing. l do not know why. There
might have been prayer without II bless
ing, for there is, in the world of wrath ;
and there might have been blessing
without prayer, for it is often sent to some
who sought IL not. But God has been
pleased to make this rule for the gov
ernment of the moral and spiritual uni
verse, that there shall be an answer to
prayer. -Spurgeon.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-06-26

FLIEs-The modern housekceper would
be almost inclined to account flies the
most to be dl eaded of all the plaques OF
Egypt, except the last. And this plague
has remained to the present day. We can
protect ourselves from cold; we can shield
ourselves from heat; we can guard against
wet and wind; we have conquered the
savage beasts of the woods and expelled
Ihe savage men; but buzzing, mocking,
pestiferous insects, more invincible than
bear or wolf or wild Cat or Indian. remain
to destroy our peace by day and disturb
our sleep at night.
What flies are to the outer life, cares are
to the inner life. They come in f1ocks
they creep in through invisible cracks and
creviccs; their sting is bad enough, their
buzz is worse. And strong men and
patient women who stand up bravely
against greater ills, who take with courage
the great SORROWS and griefs Of life and
hold back the choking Sob dreak down
under the ia3iction of these petty cares
trifes too small to be batlled against, toe
insignificant to be conquered You drive
such II care away on this side; hark! there
he is mt the other. You take up youl
newspaper Buzz. buzz! buzz! Hal
way down the column you find you have
not read II quarter Of what your eye has
seen; the expelled blue bottle care is back
upon you again. You go to bed. He
buzzrs still in your ears, and you toss t.
aud fro in res less unease. You fall asleep
He obtrulcs his music on your dreams
And you know not which is more irritating
the care itself or the consideration thai
so petty and mischievoHs care should
Fob you of your prace.
And these flies are JUS as numerous and
vexatiou> i'll the palalial residence of the
rich rs in the hut of the poor-rather
worse, indeed.
Is there any remedy for the flies of the
soul?
Yes, there is, just one. 1t is in the faith
that casts all care on God because lie
careth for us. 1t is in the allegiance that
follows his lead and leaves liGe's commisst.
rat to him. 1t is in the trust that is willing
to suffer or to do 10 achieve or to be idle
to I've great in work or great in patient
waiting, 50 that His service is wrought
1t is in the large and serene confidence tha
believes that lie who has borne our sins
has also carried our sorrows, and that The
divine love. which has made atonement fol
the one has made provision for the other
I 1t is the child-hke restfulness in Goo
which enabled David, dri 'en from hi-
kingdom and fleeing from before his owl
son. to lay him down in peace and sleep,
and enabled Paul in prison at Rome TO b'
equally content whether he was abased ol
did abound.
And we know of no other recipe fol
these soul-fies -ChriSfidn Union.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-06-26
LIES WEST WINDOW


We stand at life's west windows,
And think Of the days that are gone;
Remembering the coming sunset,
We too, must remember the morn;
But the sun will set, the day will close,
And an end will come 10 all our woes.
As we watch from the western easements,
Reviewing our happy youth,
We mourn for its vanished promise
of honor, ambition, and truth;
But hopes will fail and pride decay,
When we think how soon we must away.
We stand at life's west windows,
And turn n OF sadly away,
To watch on our chidren's faces
The noontIde of sparkling day;
But our sun must set, oar lips grow dumb,
And to look from our windows our child er
come.
Still looking from life's west windows;
And we know we would not again
Look forth from the eastern lattice,
Ana 1--we over ali liie's pain;
Though lifes sunlight be brilliant, its sunset IL
sweet,
Since it brings longed- for rest to our weary feet
- -HOuseb0d
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-06-26

1t is not what people eat. but what they
digest, that makes them strong. It's not
what they gain, but what they save. that
makes them rich. 1t is not what lney
read. but what they remember. that
makes them learned. 1t is not what they
profess, but what they practice, that
makes them righteous.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-06-26

The University at Athens has seventy
two pr rfessors whose salaries are paid by
the State, and 1900 students. A Students
only expense is for subsistence. Men from
the other great universities of Europe go
there TO study modern Greek. The great
work of tns university, it is said, is tc
restore classical Greek.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-06-26

There is something very sensible in the
lmpromptu remark of pretty girl: " If
Gu our Maker thought it wrong for Adam to
i've single when there was not woman
On On earth, how criminally wrong are old
girlsm
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-06-26

hour, and resting but rarely. The motion,
however, is very unpleasant, and is apt,
like that Of a swing. 10 make the unac-
customed traveller feel sick -Belgrduta.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-06-26

Darwin believes that birds have relig-
ons distinctions. OF course hens belong
to the laity, and geese believe in INNER
81 n.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-06-26
TERMS FOR ADVERTISING.

For one square Of IL lines less of Agate tyre one
Insertion sUl; for each subsequent insertion 25 cts
it will be continued until ord. red ou
Liberal discount made to merchants and oters adyer
tisinz By tue year
Probate and Commissioners Notices, 81 90 each
For Notices Of Liberation. Estrays tho Formation
ana Dissolution of Cop rtnershlps SC 81 5 each for
three insertions II sent By mail the money must ac
company the letter.
Notices in news columns. 10 cents per line each in
seruon, out no CHARGES made of less than 81 cents
Notices Of Deaths and Marriages inserted gratis but
extehded Obtnaiy Notices or Poetry will be CHARGED
at tue rate of five cents per line.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-06-26

When they get telephones in the hotels
it will refresh the weary traveller who is
sent up to the fifth floor. to sit do n unipt-
" and impart TO The clerk down in the
office his private opinion of that function
ary condnrt
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
Che Daily 3ress aud 41letataa
vANkToN DAKOTA
Thursday Evening, Dec. S, 1879
TO the LADIES'

The Unity church and society received
by express from Philadelphia, on Friday
evening an elegant assortment Of dolls,
both wax and china which they Intend hsv.
ing handsomely dressed for their sale on or
about the 18th of this month They were
able to purchase most of them alta little less
than half the cost now being charged here.
They invite all those intending TO purchase
for Christmas to wait and examine their lot
before buvipg. There will be q prize doll
offered. two feet in height, elegantly dress
ed 10 the height of style, of which there
will be q more extended notice hereafter.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
IMmMML

! Major Dewitt contiauss ID iaSfove.
c. A. wolworth. Esq. Of I'M Point, ID
IN this city, tetdsy.
Charles E. Branbls. Of Scotland, vas
shaking hands with his many Yankton
friends last night. q
Capt. Nelson Miner, of Vermiiliop, 10 "a
the city to day. The captain stands now Is
the earliest settler Of Clay county, and one
of its most energetic pionesrs. 10 the ear
~ days of DakQtl he commanded the arst
company of troops raised In the. territory,
known as company "A" Dakota cavalrv
and served with credit during oil of Gen.
sullys Indian campaigns from 1852 to the
close Of '65. The captilsA Has been re elect.
ed to the territorial council from Clay, and
will therefore spend a portion Of the pre-
sent winter in Yaukton.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
SPECIAL ELECTION PROCLAMATION.
MAYORS OFFICF,
Of YnnktOn. ~ r.. Dec. 4. y

MAYOR 3 OFfICE,
City Of YanktOn, d. T., Dec. 4. 49,
co %MhR Fla a a H. E se ei'y eIe %ss,st S'a'se q Il 81. he e eisy
Of Yankton, on the and day. Of December inst,
for the purpose and objects fully set forth In the
following preamble and resolutions
means Of p election which this city now has
against destruction Of buildings and property
by Are. are inadequate and insufficient ; and
Whereas, To procure adequate protection for
TN. o s'f go aSsin fSa ns tn %i cit reG GSnnc i e greater saisGr Out
by law to appropriate +; and
Whereas. The most feasible manner Of raising
the necessary funds for that purpose, Is by -
suing and negotiating the bonds Of the city and
bonds without an Affirmative vote Of the i'si inSab.
itants OF the city therefore,
Be rsso!ssd, blythe Mayor aad Guy CGunc.! Of
t se SMy q 3 T = = !. exnea,e,t and ;. ,.r.,v
declared necessary that bonds Of this city, to an
amount not exceeding ten thousand dollars. to
run mot sf 6 x,.ts go twenty secssa Years ,:r and md dsa, Ing
annuni, be issued for the purpose Of raising
funds for the protection Of this city against fire
and that the question. Of issuing said bonds be
Yankton, at a special election, to be held on the
oath day of December. 1873. at the usual places
of holding elections for city officers for said city.
Section 2; The votes cast at said election shall
ed the words. ".For City Bonds," or Against
City Bonds, !" which words shall indicate the vote
as Tor or against issuing the bonds aforesaid.
Yankton, Dec. cd, 1915.
Therefore, I, H. B. Wynn, Mayor of the city
Of lankton. do. hereby make proclamation and
give pablic notice pursuant, to said resolution
and nth the 20 ordinances II sad city;
1878. Especial election by the qualified electors
of the city Of YanktOn, will be held in the sew
eral wards Of this city, at the following named
polling places, to.wlt
First Ward-In Frank Hefner's building on
Capital street.
Second Ward-In Burleigh's office on Broad.
way.
Third Ward-M the store of Henry lille on
Broadway.
Fourth Ward-In the Court House, corner OF
9Th street and Douglas avenue.
The following persons have been appointed t.
act as judges of election In their respective
wards
First W%ard-James Grove and Charles Wall.
baum.
SECOND Ward-John J. Thompson and II. H
Smith.
Third ward-J. n. Bulnnch and A. NJ. English
Fourth Ward Michael McLain and JOHN ID.
Wood.
Said election to be conducted and the votes
canrassed and returned In the manner set forth
blythe ordinance of the city.
The polls at said election will be opened at
nine O'Clock a. m, and be kept open until 4
O'Clock p. M.
By the Mayor: H.. L. WYNN,
Attest Mayor.
BY E. I. WHITE. Deputy.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
CARD,

Having purchased the meat market for
merly owned BY E. L. wright the under
signed take pleasure in announcing to..the
people of Yankton and vicinity that We shall
endevor to keep a first class market for the
sale IF meat aud produce. Respectfully So
Letting q share Of the trade of Yankton, We
Very Respectfully,
WAGAR & JENKINS.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
FAT M

No circus is now con .idered complete I'M
less it has an enormously fat woman in a
side tent. As Barnum has the "greatest
show on EARTH" he of course has the latest
woman. Yet of the thousands of curious
people who annually visit this monstrosity,
few ever reflect that her obesity i. a disease.
Until very recently there was no known
for this abnormal condition. AL
lane Anti-Fat has proved more efiacious
tnan even the most sanguine hopes Of ito
had anticipated. By its use even
Barnum's fat woman could be reduced to
and Zen delicate proportions. Sold
BY druggists.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
Old papers for sale at this ot1ce.
. PROBLEM LoxGslxCE SOLVED.

APROBLEM LONGSAINCE SOLVED.
How to remedy those prolific causes of dis
ease, an impoverished circulation and an i'm.
paired digestion, was q problem the solution of
which had often baf1ed medical skill. but which
was solved over a quarter of q century ago by
the introduction Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
to public and professional notice. Since that
time, which may well be said to have initiated q
new epoch in the history of medicine, the RENEE
dy and preventive referred 70 has obtained o
footholdtn the confidence Of the American peo-
pie that each succeeding year has only served
to strengthen. 1t is recognized throughout the
Union as u tonic of the first order, q remedy for
and sure means of preventing fever and ague,
and disorders Of the stomach and bowels as q
reliable means Of reforming a disordered state
of the liver, and OF counteracting a tendency to
rheumatism, govt, urinary and uterine disorders.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
DON'T FKowN, IF YOU CAN HELP IT,

But don't smile more than you are obliged
to, If you have 3 mouthful Of discolored
teeth. If such is the case procure and use
at least once every day, delightful solo,
DON'T. which will remove the unbecomipe
spots and specks that disfgure your teeth;
render them pearly white, make the gums
h'rd and roy, and impart fragrance to your
breath. SOZODONT, moreover, contsins
no corrosive acids or gritty particles, which
ia the case with some dentifrices, but is emf.
nently safe as we'll as thoroughly effective.
Sold by druggists.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
APPLES! ApplEsM ApptEs III

500 barrels Of very fine selected Michi-
gan winter apples, now in stock, which we
shall sell for the nextten DAYS, u a slight
advance over cost Now Il The. time to buy
before cold weather sets in. as apples will
then advance in price. Examine our stock
and prices and ron are sure to buy.
T. +. MARSHALL & Co,
Capital Street.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05

s%eidenberg & Co. LaRosa, Espauola, Key
West, HAVANA CHERoOTs; the only
long filler and. wrapper, hand made, clear
Havana cheroots ever sold Ia this city, at
so cents per bundle 10 in a bundle, for sale
only by Mayr & Barton. As long as any
ordinary cigar. and, remember, clear Ha-
vana.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05

Sectl0n 8 OF the City Ordinance, (Revenue)
reads as follows:
SECTION g.. II any person shall neglectto at
tend and pay his or her personally taxes until
after the first day of January next succeeding
shall cause to be made a levy on and sale Of the
personal property Of such person, or so much
thereof az may be necessary, and cause to be
and all the costs Of collection including pubiica.
ton OF notice Of sale. The treasurer Shall Issue
3 warrant of distress against such property, d.
rected tOthe city marshal.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
A,MRp.

t. all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretiors Of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &C., / will
send 2 recipe that will cure you, FREE
OF CHARGE. This great rsmedy was
discovered by 4 missionary in South AMER.
Send . s~elf-addressed envelope to The
Rev JOSEPH T. lNMAN, Station d, Bi1k
House, Mes York CHy.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05

An elegant assortment Of fine GOLD
PENS and holders, pencils ETC., of the cele-
brated Morton manufacture, just received
at Mills 4 Purdy's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
yAnkroA PRODUCE MARKET. ]
a BuRNHAM

Is not selling goods for twenty-five per
cent. less than they can be bought for, but is
selling them a. cost to quit the millinery
business, and must cell his entire stock be-
fore January LIST.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
TO

Wanting an improved farm, that has 30 acres
broke, 80 acres Of splendid hay land, a RooA
house-nearly new. and only seven miles from
Yankton, call on and see. yours truly,
J, PARKER UAYwApn
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
ron RENT.

The brick store occupied Iby Chas Eiseman &
Co, situated on Broadway. will be for rent on
the list Of January next. Apply to /.
BURLEIGH BROS.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
100000 ENvELofn!

White and colored, sizes 8. 8A, eX. *, 81 and
los, plain or printed, cheaper than ever besore
offered in this market. Gall At Press and Dsks-
taian once and examine.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05

Go to schandien's and inspect his large
and attractive assortment Of new goods
Prices lower than ever, and al goods of the
best quality.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
NO LADY

Should be without a fall hat, ties, etc, when
Burnham is selling them at such low
figures.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
DISSOLUTION.

Notice is hereby given, that the copartnerhip
heretofore existing between A. H. Schroeder and
Dudley Hawley. under the firm name OF A. H.
Schroeder & Co., doing business on corner Of Sd
and Douglas streets, Yankton. is this day dis.
solved by mutual consent. All accounts due the
firm will be paid to A. b. Schroeder, at the old
stand, and all liabilities Of the arm will be paid
by the same. A. H. SCHROEDER.
- e. G. DUDLEY.
GEO. e. HAwLEY,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05

A nurse. girl, fourteen or fifteen years old ;
also a girl to do general homework, at Fort
Sully. Apply at
BLATr & BuERpoRr's,
Yankton.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
s. s. TURNER, M. d.

Physician and Surgeon, Gate Of the u. 9. Army
Residence on Broadway. late residence of Mark
NJ. Farmer. ONCE in Dewltt's new building,
southeast corner Third and Cedar streets. Yank.
ton.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05

We must sell Teasi We wilfsell TIT!
Aud sell them cheaper than any other
house in the city. sAschoioe lot just receiv-
cd. JENKlNsoN s PIKE.
Unten Block Third. Street.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
LADIES' FINE fuRs.

A full line of ladies', misses and chill
dren's furs just received at 1. Piles & Co.'S.