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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-26
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Springfield. Dec. 2z.-Tbs pSinssfs ea.-
ploSed Ia tbs Sssse Register qua work TO-
Day becsuse The bew t,apfieiors offset 70
psyirR union prices,
New York. Dec pa fep,r. has gsfu.
ed cfedeDce 10 Wall street to-day tbat
jsmes Keeoe viii soon withdraw $780,
GOO from theb banks here TO be sept to Chi
csgo and Milwaukee 10 margin wheat con-
tracts beginning TO fall due January 2 next.
Atkinson, Dec. 22.-Two Of The tbree
extension lines Of the central branch Of the
Union Pacific railway. have just been con
solidated under The name of tie Aichipsop,
Colorado and Pacific railroad.
Chicago. Dec 22.-Tbe examination of
Stettuser Bros. & Co, bankrupt dry goods
merchants, has been progressing oil day
before Judge Loomts of the county court,
Of the instance offs number of creditors
representing nearly &250.000. Charles
Stettauer was examined at some length re-
gsrding several transactions which bad ex-
cited suspicion on the part Of the credi-
tors.
Philadelphia, Dec. 22-George w. Childs
stated to-day that Gen. Grant was not In
terested in the Nlcaraguan canal project,
and had no intention OF accepting the presi-
dency of the company. The general Of
course desired to see the canal opened, o.
he believed 1t would be a great benefit to
commerce. Childs said also that neither
be o A. E. B0rie we're interested IN the
project.
Cincinnati, Dec. Or. j. Edgar aud
John A. Russell, representing Edison, have
been in the city several days to arrange for
the introduction Of the new electric light.
To-day they made a contract with John
Shillito and associates to give them the
preference in bidding for the management Of
the business of lighting Cincinnati, Coving-
ton and Newport as soon as the experiments
show the invention to be practicable.
New York, Dec. 22-The sixty walkers
remained in the race at IL p. m. and at that
hour the following were the leaders: P.
Panchot, the Buffalo letter carrier, 12O
miles Hart, III Faher, 112; w. II. Davis,
II Henne.sy, SO; Croft, SO; Hamaker, "a;
Lowery, 80; Paris, 81 T; M%olineaux, 20;
Fitzpatrick, 10l G. Murphy, sc; Sprague,
60; Vint, 100; Brodie, 80; Mccormick, 81 +:
Glow, 81; Webster, "a; German, So; San
non, IS Reid, SO; Hughes, no; Williams,
80; Cromwell, "A Russell, 80; H. Howard,
so; Walker, 80; Berdaa, 70; A. Panchot
SO; H. Panchot, SO.
New York, Dec. 22-The large corset and
suspender factory of West B adley & Carey
at Nos. 227, 229, cc31 and 233, west Twenty.
ninth street, was destroyed by fire tonight.
The flames started in the basement and the
entire building fell in less Than an hour
Twenty women were in the building and
barely escaped with their lives. Four Of
them jumped from the seventh story upon
the roofs of adjoining buildings, a distance
Of three stories, and were seriously injured,
Three tenements adjoining were damaged BY
falling walls. Two fremen we're severely
injured. Entire loss about $500, 900 ineur
ance not yet learned.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-26
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Detroit Free ffrss
"Gem'Ien," began the president, u be
Fos4 up aud looked down the hall 81 the
vacant seat bedecked with crspe, "anoder
soldier hez gone down while fghtin' de bat.
lie Of life--anodsr member Of our club hex
listened TO the voice Of de bell rung on de
furder shore Of time 10 guide d. sriri's Of
de dead across de dark an rapi,. scr DAT.
iows between life an eternity. IL am my
painful doo,y 10 inform yon dat Bruddsr
Torpedo Hunt am no more on dis earth. He
passed away las night after an illess of only
free days. A week ago he sot in dat cheer
dar' an seconded the moshuD. To-day be
am ready fur the grave! ss
There was q sensation in the hall. Elder
Toots covered as much Of his face with his
hands az he could, aud Pickles Smith,
Trustee Pullback and Rosin johnson looked
out of the window to hide their agita.
ton.
Torpedo was our brudder, an an airnest
worker in de cause" continued the presi-
dent, "but if l stan heah to yulogize him, I
mus not forgit dat he had bis faults. Tide
troof can't hurt de livin', it can't harm de
dead. Torpedo was a great han TO get up
airly in de mawnin', an to work hard all
day, but his chilren went bar foot all win
ter jist the same. He was kind to his wife,
and felt bad for the poo, but he nebber
played yuker widout havin' two extra bow
ers up his sleeve. He didn't git drunk, but
no rail fence had any bizness widin a mile
Of his cabin in winter. He didn't ingaige
in rows and riots, but his enemies got hit
wild brick-bats all de same. We saw him at
church on Sunday, settin' a good 'zample
fur de young, but he'd turn in next day an
try to win de big prize in a lottery. II was
about half.an'-b halt wild him. When we say
dat of any mar we hev hit him pretty clus.
When We hev givin' de dead all de praise
dey sought to gain when livin', no mans
mem'ry kin ask fur more. Torpedo was
up to de average, an he am dead. What
ackshun will de club takeW
Sir Isaac Walpole moved a committee OF
four to prepare resolutions of respect to be
presented to the widow, and such a commit.
tee was appointed.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-26
Christmas is Near Please
Look at our List of
Good Things.

Choice Raisins,
Florida Oranges.
Malaga Grapes,
California Pears,
Choice Cranberries,
Good Apples,
Figs and Dates,
Mince Meat,
Comb Honey,
Candies and Nuts,
Hickory Nuts,
Walnuts,
Pop Corn,
Maple Syrup,
Buckwheat Flour,
Risiling's Horse Radish,
Celery,
Cream Candy,
Ross Tafey,
Groceries, Canned Goods,
Vegetables, ETC.,
At the Old Reliable Store
Of WALTER H. CARR,
Sd St., Yankton.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-26
Santa Claus in Town.

The largest assortment of
Toys, Lava Goods, Bird Cages,
Hobby Horses, &C., received
and displayed in the Territory
at II. A.
Everybody is invited for
their inspection. The largest
stock of Candy west of Chica-
go. sold at bottom prices.
Also, Oysters in any guam.
tity, of the celebrated Dia-
mond Brand, constantly on
hand.
And everything in the Ba-
kerry and Fruit line.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-26
SOMETHING FOR THE NEW YEAR

The world renowned success Of Hcstetter's
aud their continued popularity for
q quarter Of a century III a stomschic, is
scarcely more wonderful thar the welcome
ereets the annual appearance of Hos
Almanac. This valuable medical
treatise is published by Hostetter & Smith,
P%ittsburR, Pa, under their " immediate
supervision, employing 80 hands in that
department. Ten cylinder printing presses,
8 folding machines, Sob presses, &C., are
running abou! ele ven months in the year
on this work, and the Issue Of same for 1880
will not be less than ten millions, printed
in the English, German, French, Welsh,
Norwegian, Swedish, Holland, Bohemian
and Spanish languages. Refer to a copy Of
it for valuable and interesting reading con.
corning health, and the numerous tes,imo-
mails as to the efficacy Of H ostetter's Bitters,
amusement, varied Information, astronomi.
cal calculations and chronological itema,
&C., which can be depended on for correct.
ness. The Almanac for 1880 can be oh.
tanned free Of cost, from druggists and gen
eral country dealers in all parts Of the
country.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-26

The Merchants billiard parlors have been
moved 10 q location one door north Of Ed.
mund's and Wynn's bank.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-26

Just received n large lot of Irish and
Scotch Whitkies. imported Post and Sherry
| Wines aud Brandies, from the Custom house
in New York, Mt Adj Err & OnLMAN's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-26

What is the use Of cumming it when DR..
Dix, At his Office in Sawyer's block is in
serting the BEST QUALITY Of artificial teeth
at fifteen dollars per set, reports to the contra
~ Notwithstanding.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-26
WEATHER STRIPS.

For excluding dust and cold from doors
and windows, for sale by
GEO. +. HAwLEY.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-26

Apples IS cents per peck. Two pounds
can blackberries ST. so per dozen at
]. E. Bruce 4 Co.'S.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-26

Milwaukee lager beer and lunch at Frank
COchrane's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-26

A large aud new line of ladies' Kid
Gloves, all shades and prices, also a nice lot
of ladies' and children's Hosiery, from the
cheapest up, at
CHAs. EtsEMAN's, Third Street.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-26

Dr.. w. II. n. Brown, dentist. Union
Block, Yankton.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-26

For choice Christmas candies go to
Walter H. Cars. His stock is immense.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-26

If you want any Turkeys, Chickens
Butter, Eggs or Oats, address
SUING s. 6TRATTMAN,
st. Helena, Neb.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-26

Freah Oysters at Lavender's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-26
WANTED.

WANTED.
Sherman & Co., Marshall, Mich, want
an agent in this county at once, at a sal
ary of 500 per month aud expenses paid.
For full particulars address as above.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-26
ths 9atly Esess ssa 3aistatas
NhkToM DAKOTA
Friday Evening, Dec. 26, 1879.
TIVE TURNER ROBBERY.

Gsrroi~d aud Despoiled o1Fineen I-hou..
aud Dollars.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-06-28
Got Mother"

a South Hill schOolmaam the other day
while working an example on the board,
detected an urchin directly behind her i'm
the unlawful act Of devouring an apple.
She said TO him "Tim, what are you do
ingf' "NOthin, said Tim, with his mouth
80 full his cheeks stuck out on either side
like aldcrmen's stomachs eyes you are. "
paradoxically insisted the teacher; 'what
have you in your haudi' "Nappe." said
Tim, with some surprise, as lac looked at
the fragment Of the apple i'm his hand and
Numbered who had bit II while he was stu
dying. "What has become Of the rest Of
itf' "Dunno," said Tim, looking around
i'm an amazed effort 90 discover who had
the rest Of H. "SOmcbOdys been catin' IL. "
''Have you any mOrci' demanded the
teacher "Yesm," said Tim dolefully.
''gOt mother ' "Wherc Is it2n relentless
" pursued the teacher. "On my desk
sighted Tim, as he began 10 suspect that
the teacher was going 90 demand IL Of him
''Well take it out and 60 stand ON the plat
form and eat IT, Eat 'cm BOTH" que
ricd Tim. eyes, eat them both" "Eat
all j got2' demanded Tim in a subducd
tone Of cOunteuancc.
eyes eat all you have impaticnty re-
spOnded the teacher, and, turning to the
board, continued "And don't YOU leave
that platform while you have any apple un-
eaten. Silence reignod in thc school
room. The paper pellet pursued its tran
quill transit unobservcd The busy hum Of
the studiDus made more noise than the
cautious smile of the indolcnt Tim stood
al his post The stood ~ his post The
fragment in his hand soon disappeared.
and Doe fell upon the other apple silently.
but dctcmincdIy Quickly it followed the
first. Then hc put his right hand in his
pants pocket and took put au apple and, A.
ter a cautious rcc9nuOitrc during which hc
wiped 10 on his trOwscrs, be began the al.
tack llc carried The fort Down went
the hand again and another apple was
brought 10 light 10 was quickly dis
patched a third followed Then he
changed his position, and resting the weight
Of his body on bis left leg, sighed as he
drew from his left brccchos pocket another
apple When 20 was gone hc drew ou the
cOmmissary for auothc., and by the time be-
produced the eighth apple hc was silently
being observed by two.thirds of the boys in
the room. The teacher turned and saw
the boy still standing in The attitude of one
who was reaching for something i'm his
coat pocket "Aren't you through YETI"
she queried IN some astonishment "Got
I mother, stOtrally responded Tim, pr0duc.
! ing it and falling TO work ON it ln sur
prise, the teacher saw him reach for
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-06-28
4 New steam wagon

a new style of road vehicle, designed
to be propelled by mechanical power,
has made its appearance i'm London,
England. The carriage closely resem-
bles an ordinary dog cart; the shafts
are very short, and incline together,
meeting two feet I'm front of the dash
board; between them is third wheel,
working upon an upright shaft, which
could be turned by handle placed the
same as that of bicycle, this handle Is
worked by reins, in the hands of the
driver. The motive power Is obtained
by the combustion of benzolinc, Il small
jet of which is admitted into the burn
er. lt is then set on fire, and Is COM
plctely consumed by current of air,
which, until the machine Is I'm action,
Is produced by turning the small han
die already alluded to. The burn
er Is about the size of an ordinary
chimney pot hat, and quite as elegant,
is lined by coils of a copper tube con
tanning water; this tube Is calculated
to bear 1000 lbs. on the square inch,
and In working only receives go lbs.
so that practically IL Is not likely to
burst, and If such an accident did oc-
cur, the results would not be serious,
as the whole tube only contains pound
of water. The steam generated I'm this
tube passes at one end into the cylin-
ders of small torpedo engine, which
rOtatcs "a horizontal shaft; it then pass
es into a cooler, where II is condensed
by the effect of current Of cold air
driven against the outside of the vessel
by revolving fan, and the water so
produced Is forced back into the other
end of tho tubular boiler by force
pump; hence there is not the slight
est escape of steam, nor is there any
smoke, as the benzoline Is entirely con-
sumed by the current Of air. The re-
volving engine shaft works the driving
shaft, not directly but by the medium
of two cones placed side by side, their
bases being reversed In position. a
figure OF eight band connects the two,
and, as IL Is moved toward the base of
one it nears the apex of the other, and
thus increases or diminishes the speed
Of the driving shaft, which is connected
with the driving wheel, or Off wheel,
by an endless band.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-06-28
Growing Ivy In Rooms.

Ivy will succeed better i'm warm, dry
room than any other plant, and all that is
needed To make it attractive is the exercise
Of a little ingenuity in the appliances for It's
home. A vase, not necessarily costly by
any means, will answer good purpose [:
and this reminds us Of AN excellent idea
that we lately noticed in a foreign periodi-
cal for growing this very plant. Lo.g
shoots Of ivy were procured, with the
young andtendc aerial roots very abundant
The lower ends were wrapped in moss. and
then some five or six Of these were lightly
tied together al the bottom and placed i'm
The vase. Fill the vase within "a few inches
Of the top, and suspend the ball Of moss
within. The roots will soon commence 10
grow and aftcrward the moss should not
quite reach the water, as the roots will ex-
tend down into it, and prove all sufficient.
SO many different varieties of ivy are now
in cultivation, that by selecting kinds that
will form "a decided contrast in shape and
color, the effect will be- scnsibIv heightened.
The centre Of thc vase may be filled with
cui flowers, or grasses, or nothing would
look better than ferns The ivy may bee
allowed % hang down over the sides of the
vase in graceful festOOns or else be- trained
''f'f I'If''' ''A .'H' NNN'A HINNIIA 'Il' WIiNlfNs
u will not grow quite as wall in strong
light as when partly shaded, as thc ivy loves
shade and au even, cool atmosphere n
can bo planted in tubs and trained up "a
stairway, thus forming mass of green foli-
age from the hall below tD the floor above.
convenient way 90 grow "a small ivy Is To-
iill % small fsh globe with clean rain water,
putting in the bottom some tiny shells and
gay CDIOrcd stones for ornament place iu
This "a slip Of parlor ivy, and suspend tEc
globe by three small brass chains, which
may Doe bought at any hardware store.
This may hang from the window cornicc or
from the centre of thc chandelier, or in any
other place where the light is not zoo strong.
By filling mp with fresh water 8s fast as IL
evaporatcs YOU may sustain the life of an
ivy an winter ln replcnishing the uter
add three drops of ammonia TO- it
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-06-28

We often laugh at the Chinese and their
chopsticks-Or small, thin sticks of wood
or ivory-with which they eat, and fancy
they must make very dirty work at their
meals; yet they are clcany and civilized
compared with the habits Of our ancestors
some three hundred years ago. Then forks
were unknown Each man had his own
knife and at dinner seized the ioint with
his hand and cut of what hc wished. The
dish was then sscd ON 10 the next. who
did the same. The knife then cut up the
portions into small pieces, which were put
into the mouth by the fingers Of the hand
unoccupied by the knife. In many parts of
Spain, at present, drinking glasses, spoons.
and forks, are raritcs; and in tavcrns i'm
many countries, particularly in some towns
In France, knives are not placed on the
table, because it is expected that each per
son has one Of his Own-a custom which
the French seem 90 have retained from the
old Gauls but, as no person will any
longer cat without forks, landlords are
Obliged TO furnish these, together with
plates and spoons None of the sovcreigns
Of England had forks till the reign Of
Henry VIII. All, high and low, used their
fingers. Hence, in the royal household
there was "a dignlary called the cwry, who,
"llh SCI Oh AuDDTdlualcB, attended at the
meals with basins, water and towels The
Office Of the cwry survived after forks came
pnrtially into fashion. About the first royal
parsonage who is known 10 have had fork
was Queen Elizabeth; but, although sever
al were presented TO her, it remains doubt
iul whether she used them ON ordinary
occasions. Forks were employed only by
the higher classes i'm the middle Of the
seventeenth century. About the period Of
the revolution OGsS) few English noblcmcn
had more than dozen forks Of silver, along
with few of iron or steel AT length. for
general use, steel forks became an article Of
manufacture at Sheffield At first they had
but two prOngs and IT, was only in later
times that the thrcc-prongcd kind were
made. As late as the carly part Of the
eighteenth century tablc-fOrk - and we
may add knives were kept ON so small
scale by The country inns in Scotland, (and
perhaps In some parts Of England } thnt IT,
was customary for gentlemen travelling 10
carry with them portable knife and fork
in q shagrccn case. The general introduc-
ton Of silver forks into Great Britain is
quite recent u can bc dated no further
back than the termination Of the French
war in 1914
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-06-28
The Two Murphys.

A good story is told of the Irish come
dian, Joe Murphy.
II was during the "bluc ribbon " excite
ment of last season, and Joe was Journey
ing to small town i'm the vicinity of
Ilttsburg. AS the train steamed into the
depot 1t was boarded by half a dozen
men, who after hurried conference with
the conductor approached the comedian
with bcamng faces.
Mr. Murphy, | believc,' said the
spokesman, hat in hand
Al your service, sir, replied Joe.
Delighted to meet you, sir. We arc
the committee appointed to take you i'm
charge, and they fairly dragged the aston
lshed Joe from the car, placcing him
IN carriage, they were whrcd swiftly
away.
God bless us, thought the exponent
OF Irish pcculiarities. "This is very kind.
Never was in this town before. A mans
reputation does travel, and that's fact
In a short time they reached the hotel.
and the committee having placed Joe i'm
me best parlor suite, prepared 20 depart
" we VIII call for you after supper, Mr.
Murphy, said the spokesman
lone moment, gentlemen cried st
Joseph, as he pulled the bell cord vigor-
ously. Waiter, drinks for the party
Drinks!" shricked the conciave in a
chorus. g Mr.. Murphy, are you mad2"
Mad, echoed Joe; "nOt bit Of IL.
Name your beverages, gentlemen.
"Oh this is terrible backsiding, " said
one. Francis Murphy ordering drinks. -
"Francis Murphy" repeated the per
picked Joe. 81 am Joe Murphy, the
comedian -
They saw IL all, and rushed wildly from
the room in search of the temperance
apostle, who was even then toilinp pain
fully from the depot on foot, "totingn a
huge carpet bag.
Both the Murphys drew large houses
that night.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-06-28
A Contract Made.

The Commander of the Faithful was
about 10 uniform his hosts, and gigantic
contract for cloth was ahead A contractor
presented himself 10 the Minister Of War,
prepared 20 make his tender
Glow much yard z" said the Minister,
softly rubbing his fingers and thumb TO-
gcther.
''By the beard Of Allah ~ said the con
tractor, who was short sighted, $50 lras
delivered f. o. o., and may goats dcfile my
grandmOther's grave if make more than
five liras profit yard.
Come again tomorrow, said the Mi
mister OF War, rather curtly, and the second
contractor presented himself
"What do you charge a yard.
''By the thirty nine 1 mcums, 80 liras,
which leaves me . liras a yard profit
"A-ah, said the official frightening up
God is great Just wait a minute TIN /
see the other slave. How much do you
want for your cloth, ch2'
Sovereign Lord, replied the third con
tractor, falling upon his face, while u wink
shot over his left eye, ''thc slave OF the
ioot-stOOl has some cloth all wool and war
rantcd not 20 shrink, which / lay upon the
altar Of my country for 80 liras a yard
''And the profit thercupOn said the Of
fetal in q voice choked with emotion 'fs"
100 liras a yard
'Oh my soul, oh my lamb, replied the
Minister, 'the contract is thine. And
clapping his hands. hc babe the Nuban
slave who appeared go bid his bckbckrs
begin cwting sand for his new palace