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Connecticut western news., 1879-01-22
Riding on a Rail.

Burdette's letter to the Burlington HoaOkeye from Now England says :- Railroading is exciting business in this country. On most of the New England roads trains run both ways every fifteen seconds. On busy days they put on 8 few extra and the freights never count for anything. When you come frsm Providence to Foxboro, not "east or "west" or s"north 3 or "south |" or " middle" or "upper or clover" or Gold" or "new" Foxboro, but just plain, raw, unvarnished and untitled Foxboro, you have your choice of con- ing straight through or taking a train by which you must change cars at Mansfield. If you have to change cars yon get off at Mansfield and find three or four trains, all headed in different directions, all impatient to jump away like rockets, and you climb into one and sail away and the conductor comes along, looks at your ticket and says, Wrong train," and holds out his hand for ten cents. When do you get train back Eleven and one-half seconds. Back you go clear through; "this train doesn't stop ct Mansfield p When can you gel train that does Three minutes. UI you go again. That train doesn't stoI at Foxboro. In four minutes after yor have passed through the town you strike the train that passes the happy qualifi cations of going in the right direction and stopping in the proper place, ant you are at Foxboro. You have travelet on five different railroads, in eleven diff ferent directions, have gone 123 miles and got to Foxboro in eighteen minutes
 More or less.
Connecticut western news., 1879-01-22
Hybrid and Improved Wheat.

Persons often ask how are new or hy- brid varieties of wheat and other grains produced. It is done by mixing the pollen of one variety with that of an- other when they are ill bloom ; that is, fertiliziug one variety with the pollen of another possessing some valuable and desirable qualities.
 This act of communicating the pollen from the anthers of one plant to those of another is done in various ways. The simplest way is to plant, side by side, the two kinds which 1t is desired to cross, so that the pollen of one will reach the other. Another way is to carefully cut off the head of one variety and dust it over another when they are in bloom. Still another way is to take feather or fine brush and lift the pollen carefully and sprinAle it on another with which you wish to cross.
 To get improved wheat of particu- lar variety similar course is to be pur- sued as in improving breed of cattle or horses the principle is the same in both cases the best specimens are to be selected with which to propagate.
 Go to the wheat field, seek the best, most thrifty, and healthy stools, having largest number of stalks, with largest, fullest heads, and most plump grain plant this, and when it ripens pursue the same course with it as before and so on, year after year, until satisfactory results are obtained, and this will give ahighly-improved, reliable anu valuable pedigree wheat. This is not tho same as new or hybrid variety, but is variety highly improved by the pedi gree management and Frai Magazinc.
Connecticut western news., 1879-01-22
OPPORTUNITY.
JOEL BENTON,

JOlL DENTON. How bright on the morn it lies!- Purple monarch In disguise Hail him. crown him; if you walt, Twill forever be too latc. Youth, by Mays enchantment led, Dreams of rosier days ahead; But only he who fronts the hour Oarycs the spiral path to power.s Maiden with the pretty face All the world admircs your grace, Form, and sweetness. Bright Blue-Eyes! !! Put no trust in "by and bys." When the silver summons calls, Stoutly speak-'tis Fate bcfalls; One moment turns each golden door, And then it shuts forcvermore
 Scribner for February.
Connecticut western news., 1879-01-22
One Half to the Informant.

An cold Doctor" contributes to the Charlottesville (Va.) Chronicle the fol lowing amusing story: "In colonial times, when Col. Archibald Gary was magistrate, living at Williamsburg, a man who was much disliked by his neighbors on account of his vindictive- ness and general meanness came before the old Colonel, and informed him that his neighbor, John Brown, had violated the Game law by killing deer before the first of September. Now, although Brown was good, honest, poor man, much esteemed by his acquaintances, Esquire Cary was bound to issue war rant for his arrest, and when Brown ap- peared before him he confessed that he had killed the deer, knowing at the time that he was violating the law, but that his wife had a great longing for venison, and knowing that deer daily frequented his corn field, she gave him no peace. He had begged her to wait little while, till the first of September, but she vowed she could not wait. So he killed the deer. The old magistrate, seeming full of compassion, said:
 "Brown, the law is explicit; you will have to pay the fine, which is $5.'
 "'Lord bless your heart, Col. Cary, said Brown, all I have on earth would not sell for $5.'
 "Well, then,' said the Justice, turn ing to the law and reading, without pay ing strict attention to punctuation or the exact position of the words, Whoever shall be guilty of shooting, snaring, trapping, or in any way killing deer within this, his Maiesty's Colony of Virginia, at any time between the first of May and the first of September, shall pay fine of $5, and if he is unable to do this, the punishment shall be awarded by thirty-nine lashes on the bare back, we'll laid on, one-half to be given to the informant, and the other half to the King. Mr. Constable,' said his Honor, as we are enjoined to do justice and love mercy, and where an odd amount, which is not capable of an equal division, is to be divided between a rich man and poor man, I always give the poor mar
 the larger share you will, therefore,
 give the informant in this case the twenty
 lashes, and whenever you catch his
 Majesty, the King, in this colony, you
 will then givn~him the nineteen Se the majesty of law was maintained much to the satisfaction of all who knew the informant.
Connecticut western news., 1879-01-22

A Coop SHowING.- the year, New Jersey has reduced its indebtedness as Q State by $600, ,000; the total exist ing debt amounts to $2, 196, 300, of which all but about $700, ,00O is already pro- vided for by sinking fund. The time is not distant, then, when this fund will furnish all the means required to meet the principal aud interest of the debt.
Connecticut western news., 1879-01-22

-'s Fly time has come again, ," said the tramp when the dog came to inter- view him,
Connecticut western news., 1879-01-22
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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14

want to be useful to your country, don't you'
Yes, I know you do. Well, come to achool,
study hard and learn all your lessons we'll.
And YOU young man from the old country
be not ashamed of coming to school. Let
people call you "a big school boy" il they
choose. Never mind that. Remember III.
ways that knowledge ia power" Those
who may now laugh at you willin the future
come to you and ask for your advice. The
family father should send his children to
school-or rather, he should bring them
there himself and consult with their teach.
er about them, discuss the branches Of study
to be taken up by them and talk about the
books which, are to be bought for their use.
The district school officers should do all in
their power to select good aud efficient
teachers, 10 keep the school property in
working order and ehould visit the schools
as often as possible and confer with the
superintendent about books to be used and
about the general interests of their districts.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14

Tht Mornings Eastward Bound Train
On Dakota Southern Takes . Jump
From the Rails.
When the train made up to 70 east this
morning backed In from the round house to
the depot it left the main track at the switch
on the west bank Of the Rhine and ran in
on the side track the point where the two
tracks again Joined, where 1t again took the
main track. The switch on the west bank
of the Rhine turned to throw the train on
the eide track was left in that position.
When thu train started from the depot it
ran out on the main track, and as the
switchman had forgotten about leaving the
switch open to the main track, an accident
followed which might have teen more Sc.
rious than 1t was. The train consisted of
eight box cars, two stock cars, five fats. one
baggage and one passenger car. At the
open switch the locomotive, tender and one
flat car ran off and the forward trucks of a
stock car also left the rails. The train was
running slowly when the accident occurred
The cars which ran off the track
were not overturned, but stood with
their wheels imbedded in the soil, The
forward part Of the locomotive was within a
few feet Of the bridge across the Rhine when
it halted. Had it passed upon the bridge
We might have a more serious affair to re-
cord. As it turned out no one was injured
and nothing was broken, excepting a cross
timber in the forward part of the tender. A
force of men was put to work with lack
screws and levers and at two o'clock this
afternoon the locomotive was lifted back
upon the rails. Workmen were busy when
eur reporter left the scene, replacing the
tender and cars and Conductor Wright said
ne thought he would get out with the train
late this afternoon.
Later-Another train was made up about
half past three this afternoon and the p...
sengers who we're delayed by the accidep,
taken to Sioux City.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14
THE RIVER.

The steamer Far West arrived this morn
ing from up river aud has located here for
the winter.
The Rosebud has been hauled out to the
upper end Of the ways and the Key West
will be locked tomorrow.
The steamer Josephine arrived this after
noon from Rosebud landing. She will make
no more trips this season.
OF the Benton line, the steamers Benton
and Helena are still out; Of the Northwest
line. the steamer Gen. Terry.
The steamer Western was considerably
damaged by a snag gu her last trip and
will need to have several Of her timbers re.
placed.
The steamer Big Horn came in this after
noon from Bismarck and has tied up for the
winter. This is the last arrival Of the Coul-
son feet. They are all here.
Sioux City Journal, 13:h:-The old Sill
yer Lake steamer, that has SO long orn4-
mented our river front, will soon be a thing
of the past. John H. Charles has sold her
hull for $25, and it will be broken up for
fire wood. The machinery was taken of
last winter, ard during the summer the
cabin fell down of its own weight. And
thus endeth what was at one time the finest
boat on the river, and in her day the mos,
profitable to her owners......The case in the
United States court at st. Paul, which all
the river magnates hereabouts haye gone up
to attend, is that in which the daughters Of
Commodore Kountz bring suit against Wild.
er Of st. Paul and John II. Charles of this
city, for certain moneys claimed to have
been earned by the Peninah, Fontenelle and
Meade when these boats we're owned by the
young ladies Aforesaid and Messrs. Wilder
and Charles...... Yesterday it was decided
by Col. Akin to put in temporary ways on
the bar, just below the mouth Of the slough
at the old ferry landing, and operations
were commenced at once.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14
EDUCATION AMONG FOREIGNERS.

-
An Address by S. sundee Which Contains
Good Advice.
The following pointed little speech was
delivered at school exhibition neal Marin.
dahl, by S. Sundee, a prominent Scapdina-
Wan Of that neighborhood:
We live in a free country, in which it is
every mans right and duty to take actual
part in it's politics. Every man, of what
ever nationality, should know the rights
guaranteed by his country and should also
understand thoroughly its institutions, its
customs, the politics of its several PARTIES
in short he should know the history of his
country. When a man, on election day,
walks up to the polls to cast his vote. a. an
individual he is more powerful than the
president of the United States himself. To
vote intelligently he must understand all
the phases Of the question before him. To
attain this understanding we mnst educate.
We must educate il We do not bring shame
and punishment upon ourselves and lead
our dear country into destruction. We must
educate if we, as free citizens, desire to take
honored positions in the conduct of our
country's affairs. But where shall We &c,
this education? I answer, in the common
schools with which this country has furnish
ed us. These free institutions oren their
doors TO sll-rich and poor alike. Here il
the place. Come aud sit down upon these
benches. You small boys over there, you
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14
PERSONAL.

s. L. Brooks, Of Bszille Mills, is in town
to-day.
Mrs. G. G. Bennett left this morning fol
the east on q visit.
Henry Brockman arrived Yesterday from
the Keya Paha, on court busineses
u. II. Barron, juror from Clay county has
been called home by the sickness Of his
vile.
DR.. r. ]. Thomas, who went from Yank.
ton to Colorado a few years ago, has moved
to Kansas.
Vale P. Thielman. of Swan Lake, came 10
last night from his field Of labor in the in
terest of right OF way for the Milwaukee
road.
Captain Charley Voolfolk, vino has had a
successful season as master of The steamer
Josephine, will leave in the morning for
CarrolltoD, Missouri. his winter home.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14
Apples, from One to Four dollars
a barrel, at ]. f. Bruce l. Co.'S.
NEW CASH GROCERY.

J. A. Kent haylng just received q new
stock of groceries, fruits, &C., at his old
stand on Bird street, would respectfully in
vite all his old customers and as many new
ones % wish to get choice standard goods at
low prices. to call and see his prices and
stock.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14
A CHALLENGE

hereby challenge any man in Dakota to
a one hundred mile pedestrian match to 60
as you please, stakes to be from 500 to
$500 aside. Challenge to be accepted by
Saturday night, Nov. Is, 1879. Call on or
address JOHN w. HAGG1N,
Eagle House, Yankton, D. T.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14
TO THE

Having had trouble with all kinds of
carbon oils from IT'S fire test down to ITO,
and finding non of them giving satisfaction
l now offer to my customers astralins oil
which l will guarantee to give satisfaction
at the same price IT'S test ia sold.
Very respectfully,
A. w. LAVENDER.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14
Apples, from One to Four dollars
a barrel at j. E. Bruce & Co.

A good time is anticipated at the Univer-
salist sociable Friday evening at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Vance. Dancing and refresh.
ments. Come one come all.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14

carry wheat from Ysnkteu TO Sioux City,
which makes good the difference noted BY
he Journal between Yankton aud Sioux
City prices. Sioux City obtains moot of lie
wheat from Yankton this Year and II 10
cents should be sold there for 95 cents,
With the freight and margin added.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14

Buy your oysters at a regular Oyster
House, just as cheap and always guaranteed
frerh. A. Booths oval Brand selects SO
eta. per can. The Best Cooking Oysters
vest OF Chicago 40 eta. per can.
NJ, H. JENKINsoN. Third Street.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14

Call aud see the Japanese u something
new and nice.
L. Piles & Co.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14
TAKEN UP.

IN MY PREMISES near Yankton, Oh Satur-
" day, the Sth November, y red COW with short
horns. The owner IS invited to prove property,
j., NJ, STONE
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14

If you want any Turkeys, Chickens
Butter, Eggs OF Oats, address
SUING s. STRATTMAN,
st. Helena, Neb.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14
INFORMATION WANTED.

roNCERNING JOHN D'DONNELL. of New.
~ ton, Iowa, who left for the Black Hills Oct.
20, 1877. lie is a baker by trade 46 years Of
age 5 feet s inches high ; heavy set. broad
chm -whiskers more than half gray has a very
bright gray eye. If dead his now destitute Wild
ow Is entitled to a considerable sum from the
Order of United WOrkmen and 500 reward
will be paid for legal proof Of his death. Ad-
dress Chas. a.. Clark. editor Independent, New
ton. JASPER county, Iowa.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14

French Calf boots cheaper than you eve
bought them at Ketchum's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14
ONLY MUSIC STORE IN YAnkron.

A fine stock of instrumeuts Of all kinds
for the holidays. Call aud see.
WILL A, TURNER,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14

Fall line Of Germantown yarns, zephyrs
and all kinds Of yarns at Ketchum's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14

Latest music and exercises of all kinds
Liberal discount to teachers. Buy at home
and save postage. WILL A. TURNER.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14
MONEY TO LOAN.

IN IMPROVED CITY and farm property @
" Q per cent.
lIORSEs AND CATTLE FOR SALE.
II j. l.. FoSKETT
Capital Street.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14

Choice canvased meats just received by
j. f. BRUCE & Co.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14

I'm REAL ESTATE SECURITY. Apply to
" Il. T. WHITE,
Yankt0n. d, I.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14

Choice fresh butter for sale at 0. P
Hage's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14

For a good five or ten cent cigar, call a
A. SCHANDE1N's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14

300 barrels choice apples and so barrels
Michigan Cider.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14

Fresh Oysters at Lavender's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14

Fresh Oysters constantly on hand att.
f. Bruce s. Cos.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14
MONEY TO LOAN.

Nicely repaired at the new Jewelry store of
in VAN Corr. CLARK 4 Co.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14
OFF THE A

OnThe Dakota Southern Takes q Jump
From the Rails.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14
SALE OR TRADE.
WATCHES AND JEWELRY

NAN SEE sPEcTACLEs and Eye Glasses of
~ all kinds ut the new jewelry store Of
VAN Corr. CLARK b Co.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-14
Speftal 8attfes.

A COMPETENT GIRL to do general house.
"A work. Good wages paid. Apply at Mrs.
New-York tribune., 1879-08-29
THE CHOICE OF OTHER DISTRICTS.
TWO ANTIRORINhON MEN CHOSEN.

SING SING, n. Y, Aug. 28.-The Democratic
District Convention at PinesbridGe yesterday elected W.
H. Wright, " G. Foshay and W. E. Lawrence as State
delegates. Two nntRobinson men, and one Is IN
favor OF his denomination.
FOUR MORE ST. LAWRENCE DELEGATES.
WATERTowy, n. Y, Aug. 2S.-The following
delegates were elected to the Republican State conven
ton from the hid District of ST. Lawrence Countyi G.
Erwin, q. ii. sweet, Jonah Sanford and l. H. Ferris
UNANIMOUS FOR JUDGE ROBERTSON.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, n Y, Aug. 2S.-The Repub-
1icans of the Peekski District today elected the follow
ing As DELEGATES to the Republican State Conventions
Elliott c Cowden, D. Willy Travis. d. Ogden Bradley
and Harvey W. Norton. This IL Judge RQbertsons DIS
rict and they solid for HIM candidate for Gov
ernOr.
SULLIVAN COUNTY FOR CORNELL
PoRT JERyIs, n. Y, Aug 2S.-The Republi-
cans at Monticello, sullivan County, to-day nominated
D. c. Pelton NJ A. Smith aud the Hon. William c. Cogs,
wei Tor delegates tue State Convention They are all
Cornell men.
ALLEGANY DELEGATES UNRESTRICTED.
FRIENDSHIP, n. Y, Aug. 2S.-The Republi-
of Aegany County in convention to-day elected
Hamilton Ward. II. H. WakeY, William K McEwen,
Charles & Hall, s Smith and Hiram Diminick as
to vote Tor Hamilton ward for Attorney General.
TWO CORNELL DELEGATES FROM LEWIS.
LowvmLE, n. Y, Aug. 28.-Lewis County
elects delegates to the Republican state Convention
H. 5. Hardee, Joseph POhnd ana W. II; johnson Two Two
~'-'~'A
erlng was renoninated Tor the Assembly
FOUR ALBANY COUNTY DELEGATES
ALBANY, Aug. 2S.-The following were
chosen to-day as delegates to the Republican State
Convention from the IId Assembly District Of this
county John r. Smyt Hale Kingsley, JoGn u Whitney
and Jamts II. Carroll.
TROY DELEGATES UNPLEDGED.
Troy, n. Y, Aug. 2S.-The following were
elected delegates to the Republican Convention by the
City District Convention; Major W. (. KssclDurgh' of
lie Troy Tunes Major Q. L. Macarthur, of The Budget
and IS. T. Gilbert. The delegates are unp.eOged IhcJ
Will present the name of MaiOrGeneraI D. B. carr lOf
secretary Of State.
THE SULLIVAN DELEGATES UNCoMMITTED.
MIDDLETowN, n. y, Aug .28.-The RepubH-
cans OF sullivan County ~o-day elected Martin X. smith.
William G. Cogswel and Mr.. Peton as delegates to the
Stale Convention They unpcdged.
THRLE REPRESENTATIVES, FROM sCHOHARIE.
FULTON, Aug. 28.-The SchOharie delegates
TO Saratoga are John II. Mead, Matthew BurhGus and
william ;. Jones. They have received no instructions.