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VV- VOLUME G. GENERAL NEWS. [The wirea are prostrated by the storm east and west and we have no tclegrapt' news to-day.] THE WEED PESTS. In a farming country like this, specinl attention must sooner or Inter bo paid to the weeds whieh seize on every field and struggle hard for the mastery. In the rich olean soil of a new country, they are however usually allowed their own way till they become too well rooted and seeded to be expelled. We call all plants native to those prui ries weeds except the grasses, because they all are so utterly useless and fruit less. The psora lea eseulenta, or "pomme blanche," is about the only eatable thing native to the prairies its tastcleuB bulb contains enough starch to save an Indi an from starving. All weeds or wild plnnts of the prairies are specially adapted to this climate and soil,or else they.would'long ago,have per ished. To endure as they have for ages, they must be jtoo acrid or ill-tasting for grasshopper food, too strong and fibrous to be blown to pieces in the wind,too deep rooted and retentive of sap to be killed by heat and drought. They are mostly ooarse, prickly, rough to the hand, with strong stems, small expanse of foliage, slight tendency to evaporate their juices, and able to withstand all extremes of temperature. The native grasses also partake of theBe needful traits. We have a few smooth, soft, succuleut weeds, but their bitter taste protects them. New weeds are yearly appearing brought in by accident from the east or west. The sand-bur is spreading rapidly in this town, and doubtless has come to stay. I have found one single plant of datura stramonium or Jamestown weed, at the present steamboat landing, this fall. The burdock or Canada thistle may be expected soon^I presume. They will be found growing, where paoking-straw from the east lias been scattered. 1 also recently found one lonely plant of May weed, maruta cotula, down by Morgan's elevator and its little white flowers car ried the mind back thirty years to half forgotten times and places. Another weed of late introduction but very rapid and permanent spread, is the cleome integrifolia, the large rank plant with a multitude of purple flowers, that fills the waste places along the "Rhine." This plant is advertised in the eastern bee-journals as tho "Kocky Mountain honey plant," as the beat and most per manent bee-pasture for dry seasons. Its seed is sold and distributed by mail to honey-producers far and near. This cleome came to Yankton but very few years ago it probably worked down the river, and will spread in various ways till it is known everywhere. There are other weeds that invariably follow cultivation, and seem already old settlers here, suoh as the terrible cockle bur, xanthium stramarium, the two kinds of ambrosia or rag-weed, the fire-weed or erechthites, the roll-weed and pig-weed, which are varieties of amaranthus, the ehenopodium or.goose-foot or lambs-quar ter, and the bidens, or devil's pitchfork. Then tho wild helianthus or sunflower, of several varieties, the numerous sorts of solidago or golden-rod, and other fast growing weeds, combine with the forego ing to transform a plowed field in May into a forest in September, unless good cultivation prevents. Their immense size and vigor drain tho soil far more than a crop of grain, and rob the farmer of much that evapprates or burns up never to return again into his ground. Then for small but perpetual troubles he has the brassica or kale, the portulaat or purslane ("pusley"), the solatium.' ro stratum, a very prickly plant (of which found one specimen thriving here this summer), the solatium nigrum or night shade, and the calystcgia or bind-weed, which does great harm to crops and is nearly ineradicable. The poison ivy or rhus toxicodendron of homeopathy, lurks in the groves and ravines, to disable now and then an unlucky laborer and the eynoglossum of the thickets covers his clothing with "beggar's lice." Six kinds of euphorbia or spurge are native to this soil, the most striking be ing the euphorbia margiuata, or white weed of the prairies, so much admired. The camuibis saliva or common hemp, has taken root from scattered bird-seed and set up for itself in business as a mere weed of the city. If corn, potatoes, melons, bananas, oysters, cigars and other useful products would only go and do likewise, this would be a desirable world to own property in. A strange prickly weed growing on Second street attracted my attention lately and it seemed to be a late impor tation. It proved to be the Russian "witch," a terrible pest that came over with the immigrants from the Black Sea. It soon fills the wheat fields with such a priokly tangle of weeds that horses can not be used to harvest it. A huge speci men of it may now be seen on the side walk near the Germania house. Desir ing farther information about this pest, I sent a sample to the botanist of the Department of Agriculture for naming. I received the following information, dated October 9th: "Thii i« the taltola tall, or ult-wnrt. or kelp, a plant growing mcxitly on tho nca .bore or in MUino ground, and in Home placon cxtonnircly used in the manufacture of kelp or Koda-Miltt. which in emplnyod in glaim manufacture and otherwise. AH it ia an October 15th, 1881). annual plant, it can prob ably be exterminated by putting tile land into hoed crop.. Of cour*o general action against tho peat nhould lw taken by all the farmern of toe neighborhood, aa the maturo weeds are eas atto ily traimjiorU'd liy the wind. Hcspcctfully, Wm. (1. LK DUO, Commissioner." This salsola kali is described in Gray's botany and from tho way it has seized upon some of the lands in this county, it bids fair to bo the ugliest visitor of all the exotic plants imported from abroad. Every farmer should be able to recognize it and burn every stalk that appoars, while still green. A. W. CAIIBKU. FRAUD AND CORRUPTION." Itanium'* Latest List or Kxplutlves-Tlio Wall of I.fist I'olitleluli. New York, Oct. 14.—Tho democratic executive committed met to-day and is sued the following to the democrats and conservative voters of the country: ihe election of president and vice president is now before you. State and local disseutioiiH are eliminated from the issues of the day. Tho magnitude of a victory or defeat can only be estimated by the lorceB and means employed in se curing it. Ry fraud and corruption the neople of the country were defeated in their purpose iu 1870, and the right fully elected president was kept from oflice with the combined capital of the republican party, aided b,y the .re peated assessments of an army of office holders, and with the power of the fed eral goveanment represented by the United States marshals at the polls. With intimidation, fraud, and resort to every currupt appliance known to repub lican metliods.concentrated in two states, our adversaries have succeeded in pro curing the probable return of their local candidates. Can it be possible that in every state throughout this broad land the same methods can be brought to bear that were used by the republi can managers in Iodiana'and Ohio Can the great states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Colil'ornia, Colorado, Ne vada and New Hampshire be bought, intimidated and defrauded Kven with out the vote of Indiana, which we be lieve will be redeemed in November,with New York, New Jersey and the states that are conceded to us, including Maine, the election of our eemlidato is assured. The republican party have put in nomi nation for president and vice-president two men who, by the admission of their own party and press, are unworthy of our confidence and your sufferage. It is impossible that 00,000,000 of intelligent and patriotic people will consent to place themselves upon the humiliating level thus prepared for them by the republi can managers. Fellow citizens, the first day's repulse at Gettysburg ended on the third with Hancock in the front in a glo rious victory. That victory secured us our union. The question is not now the preservation of the union, but of the constitutional government. Hancock is now, as then, in the front. The repulse is now, as then, one of victory, which will secure to the coming generations the inestimable blessings of civil liberty. Ry order of the national democratic committee. (Signed) WM. H. RABNOM, Chairman. CANONS OF "THE CHURCH." Few Change* in the Code of Kpiscopa lianlHiii. New York, Oct. 14—In the Episcopal convention Kev. Dr. Knight presented a memorial to absolutely forbid, by canon ical amendment, the sale or rental of pews in churches. The report of the committee on canons touching on the establishment or forma tion of a federal council of the province of Illinois, led to along discussion. Mr. Andrews of Ohio said the diocese could select the United States court as a court of appeals, if they could obtain hearing there, and then the diocese could select its own court, but the convention could not impose upon auy diocese a court of appeals. Objection was made to the word "prov ince" by a delegate, who suggested that the word "Btate" should be substituted. Along speech was made by Mr. Judd of Illinois, who contended that the use of the word "province" was of little conse quence. It had only been adopted as churchly name. Dr. Judd continued his speech after recess, remarking that canon hod been adopted authorizing the formation of federate councils by diocese in tho different parts of Illinois. Under this canon the dioccse of Illinois lind complied to a letter and formed a ieiler ate council, and he thought the conven tion had nothing to do with it. He spoke strongly in favor of the word province as being a churchly word. Dr. Euston of Illinois said his delega tion simply desired that the dioceses which hud separated should still have the power of united action, and as to the word "province^ they had no particu lar preiermico. Great care had been taken to guard the independency of the various dioceses, and they could with draw from the council whenever they de sired. After a long and animated discussion, resulting in the substitution of the phrase "federal council diocese in the state of Illinois" for tho word "province." the report of the committee, so amended was adopted. The committee on canons, deeming it inexpedient that the names of persons registered as communicants, and not liaviufj actually commnnicated for a cer tain tune, should be omitted lrom the annual report of rectors, was, after a long debate, recommitted to be commit ted by a vote 141 to 63, Adjourned. COUGHS.—"Uroirn'n Bronchial Troches" are used with advautage to alleviate GOUOBS, SOBE THHOAT, HOARSENESS and BliONcnuii AFFECTIONS. For thirty years these Troches have been in use. with annually increasing favor. They are not new and untried, but. having been tested by wide aud constant use for nearly an entire generation, they have attained well-merited rank among the few staple remedies of the age. THE THROAT.—"linnvn's Bronchial Troches" act directly ou the organs of the voice. They have an extraordinary effect in all disorders of the Throat and Larynx, restoring a healthy tone when relaxed, either lrom cold or over-exer tion of the voice, and produce a clear and distinct ennunciation. Tpcakers and Singers find tho Troches useful. A Cocon, COLD, CATARRH or Sore Throat requires immediate attention, as neglect oftentimes results iu some in curable Lung Disease. "]!roicn's Bron chial Troches" will almost invariably give relief. Imitations are offered for Biilc, tuuuy of which nre injurious. Tho genuine "Bronchial Troches" are sold only in boirs. LATEST BY MAIL. Baltimore, Oct. 14.—The fourth day of the celebration was as successful as any which preceded it. In numbers it equal ed, if it did not exceed, the others. Washington, Oct. 13.—Collector Ar thur says the victory of the north over the rebel south wiil add a hundred mil lions to the wealth of New York tb-day. St. Louis, Oct. 14.—Tho residence of Jesse Jordan about one mile from Car dinvillo, 111., burned Thursday night, and three children aged 0, 10 and 13 years, perished in the llames. St. Louis, Oct. 14.—Tho sixth German general Baptist conference of North America began its session hero hist night. About one hundred and fifty delegates, from all parts of the county, are present. Denver, Col., Oct. 14.—This morning about 2 o'clock the mail coach was rob bed fifteen miles east of Del Norte by two men. The mail and treasure box were taken. There were no passengers aboard. Columbus, Oct. 14.—Arrangements have been made for a series of republi can jollification meetings. A meeting lias been arranged for next Saturday night to take place at Music hall, Cin cinnati!, where Gov. Foster will meet and welcome 1'orter governor-elect of Indiana. Plymouth, Mass., Oct. 14—Gen. Grant and party arrived to-day, and will viBit the Montpelier state fair next week. Gen. Grant was presented to the school children and made an appropriate speech. Further remarks were made by Gov. Long, ex-Govs. Boutwcll and Rice. Odd Fellows hall was then visited and a reception held. Council Blull's, Oct. 14.—The republi cans of this city indulged in a grand jol liliuation, torch-light procession and illumination, lor the purpose ol rejoic ing over the republican victories in In diana and Ohio. There were over 300 torches in the procession and nearly 300 business houses and residences were il luminated. Following the procession came speeches fiom a number of republi can leaders. The city was all ablaze with bonfires and lights. New York, Oct. 14.—Envelopes con taining bills of exchange for cotton, worth about SCO,000, were stolen from the postotlice box of Seliumaker& Krone, Exchange place. The bills had been sent by Kauffman .t Runge, of Galves ton, Texas. A watch was set on the box at the postoHice, and Robert Smith, 14 years old, was seen to open the box. The boy was arrested at his home in Rrooklyn and surrendered to the officers billB for 850,000 worth of cotton. Forty-two members of the forty-sev enth house of representatives have been elected in the following states: Ohio, 20 Indiana, 13 Maine, 5 Vermont, 3 Ore gon, 1. The party divisiofi among mem bers from these states in the present house is as follows: Administration. Opposition. 11 7 3 *2 Ohio Indiana.. Maine Vermont. Oregon... Total 21 -21 The elections already held lor members of the next house change the foregoing party division as shown below: Administration. Opposition. Ohio 15 Indiana ti Maine 3 Vermont 3 Oregon 1 Total aj Mr. March "grcenbacker," is placed with the (.pposition. These tables show a change of seven members from the opposition to the ad ministration side of the chamber. The whole number of seats in the house is 2'J3. The whole number of ad ministration members of the present house is 133 and the whole number of opposition members (including those styled "greenbaekers") is ItiU. A quorum of" the house is 147. To obtain the quo rum necessary to the organization of the house, the administration party must take lrom the combined opposition four teen seats in the next house ol repre sentatives. One-half of this number, it appears, have been gained in the elections already held. Will the administration party be able to gam the seven additional mem bers necessary to give 'them control of the next house? There is reason to think they will gain two iu Iowa in place of the "greenback ers" Weaver aud Gillette. They have strong expectations of gaining two in Wisconsin. In Illinois a gam in one dis trict is possible whieh, however,is offset by the possibility of losing two iu Chi cago, wliere two notably unlit candidates have been put forward. In two of the Pennsylvania districts the opposition people returned their can didates, two years ago, by less than one hundred yotes, and in one district by less than two hundred votes. In those dis tricts there is a possibility of gaining three members, whieh would be rendered a probability if it could be assumed that the "ertrent" indicated by tho results in Ohio and Indiana would also appear in' Pennsylvania. The fact that tienoral Hancock is a "favorite son" of Pennsyl vania forbids such an assumption. There are also three debatable districts in New Jersey (one of which returned an administration member in 1878). Three Virginia constituencies, in 1878, returned opposition members by very narrow majorities, aud the three-cor nered contest there may result iu a gain to the administration party of one or two members, lu North Carolina, also, there are three very closely con tested constituencies, one of which returned an administration member iu 1878. There is snid to be a "chance" that two administration members may be chosen, this fall, in that state. In New York there are a number of doubtful districts, nearly all of which are now represented by administration mem bers, cnoseu by votes ranging from 54 to .7011. At the present outlook the hopes of the ndminirtrntion people to get a majority in the next house aud greatly encouraged by appearances, but to do so, they must' hold their own" in a num ber of very unreliable New York dis tricts. If they can do that, their chances to control the next house of representa- tives are good. If they can not do that, their gains in the "October states," in stead of being increased by further gains, may be ofTset by their losses in November. SL'IXIAI. NOTICKS. Taken Up. Friday, Oct. 15, a red cow wan taken up after Ireing returned by inc from the Missou ri river, and IH now iu stable ou C. F. Hosstcu Kcher'x premises. SILVEK goods of all the latest Rtyles just re ceived by H. O. Clark & Co., the jewelers. TlIAMONDS reset—King* made over—Hair jewelry manufactured, by H. G. Clark &. Co., tho jewelers. For Sale Cheap, A NEW Mason & Hamlin Organ, style 251. J. It. SANUOllti & SON. Situation Wanted. TY a good girl to work at Cheyenne Agency or Fort Sully. Call or address MIIS. jSmxdZMfr* A. HADOUK & A. M. OI.KHON. I.ost, A MOCKING BlJiD. A suitable reward will be paid for its recovery by mED SCHNAUBEll. Lthis ot 18, block 58, Lower Yankton. Apply at office. II. Chicago, Oct. 14.—The Inter-Ocean's Mendota special says that a fire last night destroyed tho grain elevator of Win. Eckert, of Meriden. Loss, S3,500 insured. Fourteen thousand bushels of grain burned. D. DODGE, DeWitt'K Block, Third street. Yankton. Dakota. 'Pen Woodchoppers. pay $1.25 per cord. Ad dress, D. L. Pn PJIATT, Jr. Fort Handall, 1). T. 4,E," Swan Lake, Turner Co., Dakota. For Kent. ROOM NO. 6. second floor, postoffice block, well adopted for an office or sleeping apartment. Possession 1st October. Apply to r|MIK DEMOCRATIC FIGURES. On the Composition of the Next House of liepreHentative.H. Chicago Times. JOHN L. PENNINGTON. Money to Loan. AN FIRST CLASS FAK.M PROPERTY at 9 "per cent, interest and reasonable commis sions. DEWEi' & FRENCH, d&wtf. Attorneys at Law. For Sale. one Htory frame building adjoi] store of Jacob Max, and formerly Second and Mulberry streets. $300,000.—Five Years. TOraising loan on Farms for improvements and stock by applicant, in Bon Homme, Hutchinson. Turner, Clay and Yankton count- G. W. ROBEKT8, Real Estate and Insurance Agent. Good dwelling houses. to. ROBERTS. For Rent. C2TONE dwelling house, with six rooms, cis tern, Bhrubbery, large garden privilege. Magnificent view of the city. Enquire of G. W. ROBERTS, Real Estate and Insurance Agent, 3d St. /^ash paid for Yankton County orders. Apply ^to G. \V. ROBERTS. TIME, lots 17 and 18, block 45, Lower "Yankton. Good residence lots. Applv to G. W. ROBERTS. To Kxchange. S9 Oft ft IN MERCHANDISE, consisting ot Hats, Caps. Notions and other goods, in exchange for Farming lands and City lots. Apply to GEO. W. ROBERTS, Real Estate and Insurance Agent. *^Joney on Real Estate. FURNITURE, MATTRESSES Mirrors. Upholstered Goods, UNDERTAKER'S GOODS, YANKTON, DAKOTA. MEAT MAKKKT. FAMILY MARKET Broadway, Yankton. Dakota PAURICK BRENNAN WILL SUPPLY Fresh Meats, Salt Meats, Fish and Game. —){TO OBDEBK— A Full Line of Vegetables in Season Always on band. Time Books POU WEEK OR MONTH, for wile at the Press and Dakotaian counting room. lilAUTCn LOCAL AGISTS cvcrfKfcMt to MkTta, •VAN I HI t'oflpf, Kakinc Fe«rder. FUvonac K» trtrti. etc.. bt uaiple, to tkailtn. Trail toe*. UutM (rt*. hiylrt TnC 4 oining the occupied l.„ if I., t. ... 1 by Moody & Hand as a law oflice. To be moved from the premises, Inquire of JACOB MAX. For lCent. 4 COMFORTABLE dwelling House with five rooms on Pearl street near Fourth. Good well of water and small barn on the premises. E. 1'. WILCOX, tfi- VA\KT()\, DAKOTA TERRITORY, SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOUER 15, 1880. NUMBER 148. YANKTON BANK! EDMUNDS & WYNN BANKERS, YANKTON DAKOTA. Do a General Hanking, Collection And Loan Business, The Same National Bank*. Buy and sell exchange on the principal cities of the United States and Europe. Special at tention paid to collections, and remitted tor INVARIABLY ON. DAY OF PAYMENT. Will loan money, pay taxes and sell i*eal estate for non-residents, on favorable terms. Agents for reliable Insurance Companies, and insure property on terms favorable. THE FIRST NATIONAL Bank of Yankton care Press and Dakotaian. Yankton. D. T. Oyster I'arlor HIIII Saloon. B1UGG8 has opened an Oyster parlor and tealoon on Front street and would be pleased to receive the patronage of the public. Cattle for Sale. (tNE hundred and fifty head choice, selected wteers, from two to four years old. Apply to A. CHIUSTENSEN, Financial Agent of the United State* Approved Depository for Disbursing Officers. JAMES C. McVAY, President W. H. McVAY Cashier. Drafta bought and sold. Collections made and Promptly remitted for. Turner Hall. Thursday, Oct. 28. The TUKNEIVS will give their second grand Ball of tbe season at Turner Hall on the above date. Tickets of admission. $1.00. Committee of Arrangements. Tickets for sale at Wise Bros.. J. Siebert's, John Duffack's, and Blatl & Buerdorf's. Adams' Carriage Painting. Havinp made a specialty of this BRANCH of PAINTING for years. I can confidently prom ise satisfaction to my patrons. Shop on Cedar street, between Second and Third. Yankton, D. T. FRANK W. ADAMS. CLOTHING CLEANED —AND— a I GEO. W. ROBERTS. IXItMTlltK. J. R. SANBORN & SON Wholesale and Betail Dealer in HAVE opened a shop for cleaning and repair ing clothing on CEDAR STREET, next door north of the REFORM CLUB ROOM. {^"Satisfaction guaranteed or no pay. t,.„,,^ 1880 Un WM. BLATT. F. LERCH. ED SCHOKEGGE. CHARLES STABLER. Yankton Cooper Shop Butter Tub Factory. I Union Block, Third St. HAVE fotmd great difficulty in supplying my cuMomcrs with a sufficient qunntity of Butter Firkins, Tubs, Etc., But having enlarged my establishment and secured more workmen. 1 am now prepared to supply tbe farmers of Yankton and adjoining counties with White Oak Firkins, White Ash Butter Tubs, Meat Barrels and Barrel Churns. Orders for BREWERS WORK, both making and repairing, will be promptly attended to. Shop on Walnut street, near levee. Juneldlm-w3m THOS. TOBIN. NEW YORK SUN FOR THE CAMPAIGN. TIIR WEEKLY SUN will be found a USEFUL auxiliary by all who are earnestly working for the reform of the National Government. Be lieving that the evils which have so long beset the country can be cured only by a change of the party in power, THF. 8UN earnestly supports for President and Vice-President, HANCOCK and ESOLIHW* In order that all those who sympathize with our purpuae may most efficiently cooperate with us, we will send THE WEEKLY 8CStoclubs, or single subscribers, post paid, for twenty vile cents for the »ext three months. ,. Address, THE SUN. New York City. ^T" JOHN O. 11ATK8. Gents Fall & Winter Underclothing -CONSISTING OF- White, Colored and Fancy all Wool, Scarlet and French Cashmere Knit. White, Scarlet and Canton Flannels. A CHAS. EISEMAIM'S. uquestionably the Largest, Tlie Most Complete. The Greatest Variety. The Finest Styles. And the best and Cheapest stock of Dry Goods & Clothing Ever displayed by tlii% Old Established House—consisting of Dress Goods—all grades and styles, from qbeap to the best quality Trimming Silks, Satins and Velvets in all shades Prints, Ginghams Bleached Muslins Brown Muslins Cotton Flannels Wool Flannels Cassimeres Iii fact every article kept in a first-class Store you can find at my establishment. READY-MADE CLOTHING Mens,'Youths', Boys and School Suits (Of all styles.) Overcoats for Men, Youths aud Boys. Shirts and Drawers, all Styles. Hats and Caps, latest fashions. Call aiul see my stock of Goods before making your purchases, and I may be able to save you some money. mm *uV*» & 1 sV^ «J*"i White and SCARLET MAC KINAW Shirts and Drawers. BATES, the Clothier, P. O. Block. CHARLES KISEMA\ Opening of the Fall Campaign Charles Eiseman, 1 1880 Jeans Table Linens Shawls Cloaks Dolmans Circulars Ulsters Childrens', Misses' and Ladies Hosiery and Gloves Etc., Etc Cox's Block, Third Street, OYSTER DEPOT. Fresh Oyster Agency BOOTHS OVAL BRAND. ESTABLISHED IN 1874. Largest, Fattest, Cheapest, Best. We ship none but Fresh stock. Our,past record a guarantee for the future. All orders from the country promptly attended to, and Oysters packed in Ice. M. H. JENKINSON, Yankton, D. T., Sole Agent. Plenty of Money to Loan AT- EK -ON- Improved Farms. J. PARKER HAYWARD, YANKTON, DAKOTA. *3 $ :fc is ifcVi '••'i -.id 3 /t aps •A* '4 s* •$ •i