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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16
EARLY DAYS.
a Eight for Supremacy Between Two
Embryo Towns

A Eight for Supremacy Between Tw0
Embryo Towns.
Sioux City Journal.
Mark FL. Klmball, now of Fargo, d.
T., was seen by the Journal reporter
yesterday. He was telling little early
history CT Sioux City aud the reporter
iotted down the following points:
II first struck Sioux City in the early
spring of 1853. There WAS not much
mere then, and nearly every house was
saloon. Rents were high and L paid
$lI5 a monthSer room twenty feet
wide and about forty feet deep. 1t was
then that no one thought of theyalue OF
money. We all had lots of it aud every
body expended it freely each man ob.
tained about his original pile, We we're
then III fight for supremacy with Gov
ington, Lots were being doomed over
there. he man who owned tho town
site--l forget his name, but think it
was Bennett-though that Sioux City
was only side issue, and thg. it was
only a question OF time before all the
people IN the town would move over to
Uovington. And he was not alone IN
this opinion. He held the price on his
lots way up. He was fond OF liquor,
and the boys used to get him drunk and
induce HIM to sign deed
to lot, the boys naming
the price in the deed at all the way
/: from $1,000 to $1,000. They would then
have big time, for they thought they
had purchased lot at about one-fourth
value. Praminent among the boomers
of Covington were DR.. Heath and Messrs
Sanborn and FoIlett. 1t was reported
! that the latter named gentlemen once
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16
North American Telegraph.

Minneapolis, Nov. lS-In an inter
view with an Evening Journal reporter
this afternoon w. s. King said: THE
North American telegraph is booming.
We SHALL be ready to open the subscrip-
ton books in lew days. The capital
stock is 81 ,000,000, but we only expect
to issue $250000 now for construction
purposes. Halt of this is taken by east
ern parties, and OF the other half $4,000
will go to Minneapolis, as much more
to st. Paul and $25,000 to Duluth.
don't know but we ought to have q little
more up here. Our Miles are big
patrons Of the telegraph"
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16

offered Bennett $4,000 for the quarter
section upon which Covington ls sit
uated, but whether this be true or not 1
do not know. l do know that several
offers at large figures were made, but
Bennett would not sell-he was going
to make 100000 out of that quarter
section. Sioux City kept right on grow
ing and when the railroad came the
boys on the other side of the big creek
threw up the sponge, and the boomers,
who had gallant and loyal fight, came
over and helped US boom Sioux City.
When / look back see that the growth
of Sioux City has been indeed remarka-
BILE, and believe she will continue to
grow until you will have the best town
in the northwest. All Dakota looks up
on Sioux City as it's city-the nearest
and best connected headquarters OF
trade for the whole territory, and Da-
kota ia pouring thousands of dollars into
the city every year.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16

Territory of Dakota, Executive Ofhce-In ac-
cordance with long established custom the
president of the United States has set apart
Thursday the 26th day of November as a day
of national Thanksgiving and gratitude to
Almighty God for his manifold blessings dur.
ing the year.
The citizens Of the territory have more than
ordinary cause for thankfulness. Though i'll
fortune has attended some, the masses have
been a5un dainty blessed.
Peace and plenty are upon the land and pros
perity in all its borders.
1t IS season for gratitude, for henevolence,
for charity. 1t is the day for the prodigal TO
be welcomed, for differences to be rec onciled,
for injuries to be forgiven.
l recommend, therefore, that the day desig-
neted by the president be obse we'd throughout
the territory by ceasipg from toll and by ap
proprlate services in church and home. Let
kindly deeds towards the suffering and desti-
tute, and tender sympathy for those who are
IN sickness and trouble, distinguish our obser-
vance of this gracious time, Forgetting the
strifes and enmities of life let us open wide the
doors of charity and good will embering
that 'ons touch of nature makes the whole
world kin" "
Given under my hand and the great seal of
the territory this sixth day of November. in
the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and elghty-tive. GILBERT A PIERCE.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16
First Publication Oct. 18th.
Proposals for the Construction
of Sidewalks.

Office of Street Commissioner, City of Yank-
ton, October 24bh, 18s5-Sealed prop pJsals to the
mayor and council of the city of Yankton, ad-
dressed to the undersigne street cemnliss oner
of SAID city, will be received until the 10th day
of November, 1885, s o'clock III the afternoon
of that day. TOR furnishing materials and con-
scrl bed sidewalks III said city, in accordance
with the resolutions of the mayor and, council
declaring necessary and ordering the same,
pursuant to plans and specifications duly ap-
proved and adopted and now on file in the office
OF the CITY clerk as follows:s
SECOND STREET.
A six foot gravel walk in front of lots and
10, block 2 Lower Yankton,
six foot gravel walk in front of lots 10 and
II, block z, Iodd's Yankton.
A slA foot gravel walk in front of lots and
10, BLOCK 81 Iodd's Yankton
Blk foot gravel walk in front of lots and
H., block IL, Iodd's Yankton.
A Six foot gravel walk in front of lots 0 and 10 Il
block IL, Iodds Yaakton.
Six foot gravel walk in front of lots ans
10, block 10, Iodd's Yanktop,
CAPITOL STREET.
six foot wood walk in front of lots 10 and
IL. block z, Lower Yankton.
Six foot wood walk in front of lots and g.
block 23 Lower Yankton.
six foot wood walk in front af lots !, Q, 3
and 4, block "a, Lower YankIon.
DOUGLAS AVENUE.
six foot wood walk in front Of lots 6, Z, 8
and y, block z, Lower Iankton.
a six foot wood walk in front of lot 10, block
II, Lower Yankton.
WALNUT STREET.
A six foot wood walk in front of lots /, @ 8 A
and ., BLOCK 4, Todd's Yankton.
a SIX foot wood walk IN front of lots IS and 8,
block u, Todd Is Yankton.
a SIX foot wood walk in front of lots 10, IL,
IL l3, IA and 10. block IL, T0dd's Yankton.
Plans and specifications to each said walks
on iiie with the city clerk, 10 which bidders are
referred.
All sidewalks to be laid and constructed SO
that that the plank when laid shall form O per-
; Ieetty evea surface.
Bius or proposals must be enclosed in sesled
envelope aud Endorsed Proposals for the con-
structlon of sidewalks" and addressed to the
undersigned, in care of the City Clerk, where
plans aud specifications are filed, and specific
information can be obtained.
All blas and proposals must be made upon
conoition that the cost of furnishing materials
and construction shall be raid out of a special
TAX fund ard as rapidly the taxes are COL
iected, or received ,rom the parties liable to
pay Tho same.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids
at the pleasure of the mayor and council
JOHN GOEDEN,
Street Com'sr. of saidiCity of Yankton.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16

AS the resignation of Chief Justice
Edgerton, of Dakota, has been annoupc-
ed from Washington. it Is now matter
of publicity. Judge EdRerton's com
mission will expire in little over a
month. He has anticipated the action
of the administration upon his case in
the interest OF Bartlett Tripp, who is
the popular candidate among both
democrats and republicans, for the place
Go be vacated by Judge Edgerton,
During the past month there have been
many rumors concerning Judge Edger
toms withdrawal from the position of chief
justice. While these rumors haYe not
been strictly correct they have possessed
some foundation. During this time the
resignation Of Judge Edgerton has been
at the disposal of Bartlett Tripp, to
make use of if he saw fit. He
has been in no hurry and this
is why the presentation of the document
has been deferred. 1t is generally un
derstood that Mr. Trip is to succeed
Judge Edgerton and this arrangement is
so satisfactory shat there has not been
heard dissenting voice. Judge Edger-
toms Judicial career covers four years OF
honorable service, but as the accession
to power Of a democratic administra.
ton involves change he will lay down
the burden of office cheerfully and take
his place among the outs.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16
Fort Gaines, Ga.aMay / 1855.

had heard of the wonderful cures of Swift's
taking it in April, 1884. My general health was
much improved, yet the cancer which was in
my breast continued 70 grow slowly but surely.
that must either have it cut or die, But it
commenced discharging quantities of almost
black, thick blood. 1t continued healing
entirely healed up and we'll. BETSY WooD.
Cochesett, Plymouth Co, Mass, July l3, 1885.
Swlft's Specific is entirely vegetable, and
seems to cure cancers by forcing out the impuri-
ties from the blood.
Treatise on Blood and skin Diseases mailed
free.
The SWIFT spEoIFIo Co., Drawer 3, Atlanta,
Ga, N. Y, 157 w. 23d st.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16
EPITHELIOMA /:
OR SKIN CANCER.

For seven years suffered with cancer on
my face. All the simple remedies were applied
to alleviate the pain, but the place continued
to, grow, finally extending. into my nose from
sive in character. 1t was also lnfamed, and
annoyed me q great deal. About eight months
ago was in Atlanta, al the house of a friend
who SO str rongly recommended the use of Swift's
Specific that determined to make an effort to
procure it, In this was successfui and began
its use. The influence of the medicine at first
the inflammation was allayed, and began to
improve after the first few Bottles. My general
health has greatly improved. / am stronger,
and able to do any kind of work. The cancer
on my face began to decrease and the ulcer to
heal, until here is not a vestige of it lett-only
little scar marks the place where 1t had BEEN
| am ready to answer all questions relative to
this cure. Mrs. JoICIE A. MCDoNALp
Atlanta, Ga, AUGUST u, 1855.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16

Galveston's terrible calamity Is arous-
ing universal sympathy in the north and
many cities are sending substantial re-
lief offerings to the burned out south
erners. Galvesto,'s own citizens, those
who escaped the ravages OF the fire, have
already contributed $31 600, Boston
gives $4,000, Jay Gould Sc, 000, Jane s
B, Eads 81, 900 and numerous individuals
$500 or more apiece.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16

Minnehaha county two years,ago gave
a two.thifds majority against the consti-
tuition. This year it gives majority of
7S3 for the constitution out of total
vote of l,29s, Minnehaha county is not
in the foremost rank of progress, but it
is getting there.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16

Northern republicans and southern
democrats are extremely anxious to pro-
cure vote of the people of the territory
on the question of division. They are
mostly tenderfeet, Governor Pierce
being among the number These per.
sons should go back to the records,
where they will find that this question
has been voted upon in every represen-
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16

Io-days election returns include TWEEN
ty-six cOnnties of south Dakota, an in
crease of five counties on Saturdays re-.
port. The additional counties are Day,
Deuel., Hand, Turner and Hyde.
~ For the constitution the twenty six
counties give a vote of 15,942, and
against the constitution 4,47S, major
ity for the constitution OF II ,464
For prohibition the yotejs ESQ., and
against. ts,429. Majority, for probibi-
ton. 459.
For minority representation, 1884;
against, 9,457. Majority against, 2.073.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16

The completion of the James River
Valley railroad from Jamestown to La
Moure almost closes the gap bets cen
Yankton, at the mouth OF the Jim, and
jamestown, the Northern Pacific cross
ing of that stream, three hundred miles
northward from Yankton. A gap Of
twenty-five miles between Glendale and
LaMoure yet remains and the promise
is that this will be filled in the
spring by the Milwaukee COM
pany. AS the Northern Pacific extends
northwsrd some fifty miles above James
town, the completion of this link, will
give an all rail line up the Jim valley
three hundred and fifty miles from it's
mouth. II the people OF Omaha do not
conclude that this is good system to
link themselves to (and at the same time
make a connection ct Yankton with the
Missouri river extension Of the NORTH
westerly they have little commercial
foresight,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16
Al
Excelsior Drug Store
ESTABLISHED IN 1869.
Purdy & .>recht,
TSUCCESSORS MILLS PURDyl
Wholesale and Retail Druggists.
Gcn iveno our
excelsior Book Store. Wholesale and Retail

The Oldest Bookstore in the territory.
We continue TO offer to our many
patrons all the new and popular works
Of the day at eastern prices. In this de-
partment may be found everything re-
guired Gn the stationery line) in the
Office. store C., chool house. Writing
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16
knoxville, Iowa, Sept. 8, 1885. ~ DAAshs'

For many years / was sufferer with cancer
OF the nose, and having been cured by the use
of 3. s., feel constrained by a sense of duty to
suffering humanity to make this statement of
my case. With the fourteenth bottle the cancer
began to heal rapidly and soon disappeared,
and for several months there has been no APP
pearaRce of a sore of any kind on my nose or
face, neither is my nose at all tender to the
touch. have taken about two dozen bottles
= 3. land am soundly cured, and / know
that S. s. effected the cure after every known
remedy was tried and had failed.
ROBERT SMEDLEY.
Fort Gaines Ga,abIay 1 1881
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16


A Washington special of the 18th con-
veys the impression that MIR. Ziebach's
chances for the governorship of Dakota
are not first class, the weighty part OF
the statement being that he was too
strongly endorsed. That the people
may fairly Judge regarding the correct
ness OF this information, it should be
known that it emanatet from the
Washington correspondent Of the
st. Paul Pioneer Press (the Chi
cago Inter-Ocean ase taking the
specials of the same correspondent. St.
Paul papers are not friendlv to the ap.
pointment of a southern man in Cover
nor Pierce's place. The situation, as de-
picted by this correspondent. must
therefore be taken with some grains of
allowance, The suggestion that
Q man may be too strongly
endorsed for position is new one and
if it contains any truth it will be of in
terest to future nspirants to know just
where to stop in their Efforts in their
own behalf.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16
(jiiltIji(ll..;a! ! | ! 4!
A Positive Cure for every form of
Blood and Skin Disease from
PimpleS and Scrofula.

7 NISFIG URING hUMORS, Humiliating
~ Eruptions, Itching and Burning Skin tor
Itching, Scaly, Pimply, Inherited scrofulous,
and Contagious Diseases of the Blood, Skin,
and Scalp, with Loss OF Hair, from infancy to
REsoLvENT, the New Blood Purifier internally,
and CUTIouRA, the Great Skin Cure, and
CUTIoURA SOAP, an exquisite Skin beautitier,
externallN.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16

tative gathering for the past ten years,
and has yet to encounter dissenting
voice.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16

l have had !. cancer on my face for some years.
extending from one cheek bone across the nose
to the other. II has given me a great deal of
pain, at times burning and itching, to such an
menced using Swift's Specific in May, 1885, and
have used eight bottles. 1t has given the
greatest relief by removing the infiammati n
and restoring my general health.
w RApSEs
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16

paper, envelopes and blank books made
q especially. We also carry the largest
stock OF EWWALA. PAPERS. .@
offered in the market. Our prices
will always be found reasonable. Third
street, bet. Cedar and Walnut Sta.
PURDY & BREOHT.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16
The Mirror

is no Aatterer. Would you
make it tell a sweeter tale2
Magnolia Balm is the charm
er that almost cheats the
looking-glass.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16
5ECZElKA CURED.

CUTIcURA REMEDIES are sold everywhere.
prlGe; CuTiouRA, - ic;; REsoLYENT, Sl00 SOAP,
25. Prepared by 1he POTTER DRUG AND CHEMI-
CAL Co., Boston, Mass.
Send for How to Cure Skin Diseases"
pE M Plies Blackheads, Skin Blemishes.
4LEA and Baby Humors, use CUTICURA
SOAP.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16
Steam Heating, Hot Water Heat
ing, Plumbing and
Gas Fitting,

And am prepared to furnish the apparatus set
up and execute work of every description per-
tanning 10 any of the above branches.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16

Shop and Office on Walnut street. south of
Second, formerly Thornton, Mouiton d Colby.
J. II. MOULTON. Yaakton. u. 7.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-16
PROCLAMATION
BY THE GOVERN OR.

BOWEN s. KINGsBURY, propts.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-01-03
Great Britain has seen the evils

Great Britain has seen the evils
Of whisky when used by men in
places Of trust, and is making large
efforts to get in such positions only
temperate men. A recent statisti-
clan says: "In the railway service
in Great Britain there are 10000
teetotalers, and in the naval service
$4,000 men who do not drink a
drop of spirituous liquors. Rail
way officers in the United States
are quietly making Roadway in the
same direction. A man full OF
whisky in him has neither the eye
nor head to make him a safe en-
gineer, conductor, pilot, or captain.
Many ship has been guided on
the rocks, and many train driven
to it's destruction by a single tull
drink of whisky.-8tates.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-01-03
zen receipts are less than $1,000

When receipts are less than $1,000 10
Provided that no establishment selling or
giving away any spirituOus, vinous or malt
liquors in less quantities than one pint shall
pay less than $50 90. Provided that whenever
any kind of business provided for in this sec
ton, shall be combined with any business pro
vided for III the previous sections, both Ii
censes shall be charged as provided for.
SEC. Z. Be it further ordained, etc, That for
every individual or company carrying on the
business or profession OF attOrney-at-law, ply
stefan. editor, dentist, oculist, broker. insuT-
ance agent. or other business, keeping cabs or
carriages, horses for hire. the lfceese on said
profession or occupation shall be based on the
amount of the gross receipts therefrom, as fol-
lows, viz:
When receipts exceed $4,000, shall pay $40 90
10O0 10 no
St. Landry democrat., 1885-01-03
What Free ?

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Proceedings of the Board of
Police, Town of OpeIOusass
CPELoUsAs, Nov. oath, 1884.


The Board met pursuant to a call, present ::
G. NJ. Thompson. President Jos. LaSaile, Vic
tor Lastrapes, Emile PefferkOrn, Henry E. Els
forge, George Pulf0rd. and Noses Green.
The President announced that this meeting
had been called for the purpose of adOptirg
and fixing the amount OF the
annual revenue license for the year 1885 !;
when upon motion of Mr.. Emile PefferkOrn,
the following ordinance, after having been
read according to law was adopted
AN ORDINANCE
To levy, collect and enforce payment of an
annual license tax upon all persons assOci-
atoms of persons and corporations purSu-
ing any trade, profession, vocation, calling
or business, except those who are express
ly exempt from such tax by Article 2t6 and
BOT or the Constitution.
SECTION I. Be it ordained by the Board of
Police of the town OF OpelOusaS, that there is
calendar year, A. ~, 1885, upon each person,
association of persons and corporations pursu-
ing any trade. profession, vocation, calling or
business in the town of OpelOuSas, except
those expressly exempt fIOm such tax by Ar
ticles BOG and 2O7 of the Constitution.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, ETC., That
Immediately after the PRONUNCIATION of this or
dinance for the year 1885, the tax collector shall
begin to collect, and shall collect, as lust rs
rations pursuing within the limits of the town
any trade, profession, vocation, calling or bus
mess, q license tax as hereinafter graduated.
SEC. 8. Be it further ordained, ETC., That for
every business of selling, whether as principal
or agent, On commission, at auction, or other
wise, the license shall be based on the gross
annual amount of sales, as follows:
When gross sales arc over $4,000, each per-
son or firm shall 90
I, c1f slJn n n
St. Landry democrat., 1885-01-03

The AFFECTION SYSTEM. Got
ton, cotton, cotton = says the Louis
vile Courier-Journal "that has
beena self-imposed stumbling block
Of the Southern planter. They grow
too much cotton. Forests and I'M
derbrush yield to the AK and flames
to grow cotton. The planter
dreams Of cotton bends all his en-
ergies, spends all his money, bor-
rows money and gets into debt to
grow cotton. This is all wrong.
II has been q disastrous process for
the South, whose soil is capable of
producing the finest food crops.
The concentration of all energy and
money on cotton planting has pro-
duced enormous crops of that staple,
but who that carefully examines the
subject can deny that the South
ern people would be more prosper
Gus, would be free from harassing
debts, if they raised 1000, 900 S14es
of cotton instead of 100000, de-
voting the amount Of energy neees-
sarY to raise the extra 1000, 900 Of
bales to the production Of food
crops food, indeed, absolutely ne
cessarY for human comfort, and
which is largely purchased in the
Middle and Western States at a
great expense.