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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-19
I, IL drawing oomnarisons like the.

II Is drawing comparisons like thesF
that sets the farmer in Ohio Or in Hi
nois ta thinking and talking of Dako-
TIA. Taking acre for acre of the SAINT
area under cultivation, as between land
in Illinois worth $50 and land in Dako-
ta worth S10 pei acre, the difference in
favor of the Dakota homestead is still
very striking.
The difference amounts to lust this
that $50, or seyen-eighths OF the ann
ount invested in the Illinois farm, is
practically idle capital.
Better than earning the same inter
est on land costing $40 as upon land
costing $50 to 500, viii be the rapid
rise in value Of the Dakota farm.
There are many who prefer buying
decided lands At from - to $50 per
acre to taking up government land, IN
order to have the choice OF eligibly L.
Gated farm property.
There is always Il class OF pioneers
who are neither practical farmers lor
proyident men, ready to move on or
out about the time of proving up.
These pre- emptors without a purpose
and homesteaders withouta hope, after
going through more or less hardships
in complying in amanner with the pro-
visions OF the law, are willing to sell
out for song. BY improving their OPP
portunities, Of this kind, persons who
are either in Dakota to stay, or to make
a comfortable investment, can easily
and at a little expense obtain what
they want.
Miss Kate Kane, the female lawyer
of Milwaukee, who was fined recently
by Judge Mallory, of that city, for cons
tempt Of court, because in a fit Of pas
sion she threw a glassful Of water il
his face, and who a committed to
Jail for refusing to pay the fine, and
who was subsequently released by the
Court Commissioner on q writ Of ha-
beas corpus, has now been sent back to
Jail by another Judge, who decides that
the Court Commissioner exceeded his
Jurisdiction when he released her. The
fact that,Miss Kane declares that she
will never pay the fine-that she will
remain in jail as long as she lives rath-
er than pay said tine-lends peculiar
interest to the case. She can secure
her release at any moment by paying
the $50 fine.
The great bridge between Brooklyn
and New York is to be formally open
ed on the Oath inst, the anniversary OF
the birth of Queen Victoria, though a
request has been made to have the
opening postponed until Decoration
day, May Both.
The old wagon in which John Brown
used to carry runaway negroes from
Missouri, and which carried arms fol
his men at Harpers Ferry, belongs to
H, S. Fairall, Of Iowa City.
The Dakota Collegiate Institute, the
Territorial educational college OF the
Baptist. denomination, has been perma-
nently located at. Sioux Falls.
The college for the Presbyterian de.
nomination will in all probability be
located at Pierre.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-19
STRIKING
HEAD LINES y!

are used to call attention to the fact that this
is AN advertisement ofthe Chicago. kilwau.
ksc s. ST. Paul Railway.
Its Eight trunk lines traverse the best por
lions of Northern Illinois, Wisconsin,
Minnesota. Dakota and Iowa.
Located directly on its lines are the cities OF
Chicago. Milwaukee,, Lacrosse, Winona, st.
Paul, Minneapolis, Madison, Prairie du Chen.
Mason City, Sioux City, Sioux Falls, Yankton.
Mitchell, Plankinton. Albert Lea. .Aber-
deem, Dubuque. Rock Island. Cedar Rapids and
Council Bluffs, as well as innuncrthIc other
principal business ccnters and favorite resorts;
and passengers going West, North. South. or
East are able to use the Chicago. Milwnu-
kee g. st. Paul Railway TO the best ad,au-
tage.
Ticket offices everywhere are supplied with
Maps a;ld Time Tables which detail the merits
OF the tine. and agents stand ready to furnish in
formation and SCH tickets at cheapest rates over
the Chicago, Milwaukee g. St. Paul
Railway.
$. S. MERRILL, AN, II. CARPENTER.
Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. and Tiki. Agt.
j. I. CLARK, GEO. IL. HEAFFORD.
ien. Supt. Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-19
PURE WATER,

are situated forty feet above the town site with
ample flow TO furnish all the water required for
protection from fire and for domestic Use. is one
mentioned. The new county is ;,lreaiy nrrti,
well populated by as fine d class of people us cal,
be found anywhere intelligent. ruterprisiny,
ana INDUSTRIOUS and as II consequence the bust
ness enterprise locating here will find already IA
demand for Wha! they may wish to mhnufactnc
or sell, The new town lies directly IN III" line
of extension of
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-19

The Dakota Collegiate Institute, the
Territorial educational college of the
Baptist denomination, has been perma-
nently located a .Sioux Falls.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-19
Sulphur, Iron, Magnesia, and Lime,

p%rietors Of tile town site are now engaged in
erecting a hotel to, supply u den,and long exist.
ing, for accommodations to parties wishing tc
menrs have also been made iprtle erection Of a
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-19
WEsslmcToN L

celebrated for their beautiful scenery, springs
of pure and medicinal waters. and an atmos-
phere OF singular purity. making it without
sorts for those seeking rest and health. The
town site EMBRACES within its limits the we'll
known
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-19
GR1sr MILL,

Dry goods and general store. drug store, church.
school house, blacksmith shop. cane mill, bank.
and Other. business interests viii soon be repre-
Sented. The proprietors offer liberal induce
ments to all WHO first locate. The attractions
and advantages are SO many that it is impossible
to name all, but the fact that springs Of
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-19
wEss1NoroM SPRINGS

justly praised by the Indians and carly settlers
OF southern Dakota for their wonderful healing
properties. These Springs are varied. and while
some are medicinal, containing
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-19

The college for the Presbyterian de-
nomination will in all probability be
located at Pierre.
National Republican., 1883-06-08
The National Rinrn.

The Rifles held their regular monthly
meeting last evening, two-thirds Of the COM
pany answering roll call. The chairman OF
the building committee reported that rapid
progress was being made toward the compile
tion Of their new and elegant armory and
musical hall that the same would bo ready
for occupation Aug. 1.
Tho applications of three gentlemen for ad-
mission 10 the company were favorably re-
ported by the recruiting committee and the
applicants duly elected.
Tho company by unanimous vote, ton
dered their thanks 10 MAJ. Blake for his gon.
erous donation Of the steamer Corcoran on the
occasion Of their mplimentary excursion to
their honorary members Wednesday evening
last also 20 the marine band for the donation
OF their services and 20 Mr.. Frank X. Ward
for his bounteOus supply Of Alderny milk
The invitation Of the Sohuetzen vorein TO the
oampany TO visit the park at the opening of
their annual festival was respectfully de-
olined.
The following gentlemen were, on their ap-
plication, elected honorary members Of tho
company; John W. Simms, w. Il. Morgan,
James IL, Warder, Charles Baum, Mr. Bond
Charles S. Gregory, John w. Bell, Nathan A..
Fuller, 81. r. Hallock, !. /. Christiancy, DIR.
James II. Young, Robert A, Parker, Louis
\. Phillips, ID. q. e. Callaghan, 4. r..
Brooks. Charles A. Shafer, John NJ. Young,
Edward NJ. Taber Harry G. Towers
George +. Timms DIR. Louis w. Ritchie,
James Il. Compton, Mr.. Edward Temple, Col.
Robert |. Flemming, George W. Fairbrothor,
J. A. Ross, John II. Small, Gen. Duncan L..
Walker. DIR, S. A. II. MoKim, John Cochran,
Gym r. Tompkins, Oliver IL. Hoover, and
l.. II. Trembly.
National Republican., 1883-06-08
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRs.

The dwelling house owned and occupied by
W. j, Holland, just outside the city limits
was destroyed by fire yesterday morning
between and o'clock. Loss estimated at
$1,000 to $4,000 on house and contents fully
insured. Origin of fire unknown.
Justice Arnell levied a fine Of $40 and COSTS
doctors bill, &c, total amounting to $23, on
John w. Moore, boatlnan, for stabbing the
boy, Samuel Gibson on Tuesday.
The total amount of tho appropriation for
the year 1854 by the city council at last
meeting Is $S6,5Si, which is $3,l9S less than
was appropriated for 1923.
The steamtug Mary Lewis, which has been
receiving new boiler, received the certificate
of inspection, and will go into service imme-
diately.
Capt. Anderson's schooner, which is being
built ut the Potomac ship-yard, is about ready
for painting, and will be measured next week
for tonnage. The masts for tho vessel are
also being made at the yard. She will be
launched this month"; and 20 into the lumber
trade between Jacksonville, Fla, and Balti-
more
An old colored woman was overcome by the
heat while in market yesterday morning.
The lady friends of the Alexandria Reform
club are holding a strawberry festival, which
opened last night for the benefit of that club.
In the grain market there is no change to
note in flour. Small lots of wheat sold at
$1.l9 for Fultz and $1.22 for Longberry.
Sold 1900 bushels Of white corn at 59c, 60c.
aud Gle. One lot OF rye sold at 65c,, and few
lots of oats at Soc to Doc.
The amount received by the city for
licenses to Jan. l, 1883, is about $1,000.
National Republican., 1883-06-08
Aner a scnIn.

Reprosentativo-elect Brainard, Of Erie, Pa,
had an interview with Secretary Folgcr yes
terday with reference to the removal Of Mr..
Barr, the collector of customs at Erie He
presented a petition from a number Of citi-
zens of that place, asking for Barr's removal.
Mr.. Brainard said that Mr.. Barr had boon
discourteous TO Capt. Constable, a marine Off
Ger, and had acted In such way as to mako
himself unpopular. No other complaint was
made against the collector.
An official at the Treasury department In
speaking of the matter said "Mr. Brainard
simply wishes TO have Barr removed IN order
TO have one of his personal friends appointed.
Mr.. Barr has not more than half served his
term out, and his removal now for any such
reason as that would be an outrrge. His
record at the department is first class"
Mr.. Branard left for his home last night
without having secured Secretary Folger's
approval TO the removal Of Mr. Barr.
National Republican., 1883-06-08
THE POTOMAC BOAT CLUB.
what the Members Have to Say Abou
the August ReRnftn.

What the Members Have TO Say About
the August Regatta.
Tho following views as TO tho position Of
tho Potomac Boat club relative TO the Poto-
mac river regatta are entertained and ex-
pressed by some Of the members: That al
though knowing that it would be impossible
for thom TO take part in regatta at an
earlier dato than the ono fixed upon by a
majority Of tho joint committee of the three
clubs, they have no intention nor desire to
hamper, in any way, the efforts of the Colum-
bia Boat club TO make the August regatta q
successful affair. They will offer their boat
house for the accommodation of as many of the
visiting clubs as its capacity will allow, Their
objections 10 entering this regatta are many
aud, in their opinion, insuperable
As yet they have been unable to de-
eide even upon one crew for the
four-oared races, while the Columbias have
held theirs together, and in thorough train
ing, since last fall, and that, both for their
own credit and In order to give the citizens
Of the district who furnish tho prizes the OPP
portunity Of witnessing some exciting and
Interesting races, they feel that they should
not enter the August regatta. The cost to
each one Of the boat clubs Of one of these
regattas Is In tho neighborhood Of 500, and
they think that they would not be justified
~ Anht WIN hlIuOaJ CUT
tainty Of not making even n crcditable show
ing In the regatta, They also doubt strongly
the probability Of many clubs from abroad
taking part In the August affair any
more than they would in the Octo-
Der one but even were they to do so
Is II not reasonable TO suppose that the oti-
Eens Of the district would greatly prefer wit
Messing some hotly contested races between
the home clubs alone 10 having other clubs
take part? This was very apparent on the
occasion Of tho regatta of the National Row
ing association held here summer before last,
when but very little enthusiasm was shown
over the winners as soon as IL was seen that
thoy were none Of tho home crews.
The Columbus went into the meet
ing Of the joint committee pre-
pared 90 agree upon the fifteenth of
September as the day Of the regatta, being
only little over two weeks earlier than the
time fixed by the committee, which short
time, Il would seem, would make slight diff
ference 20 them. There Is, on the part of
many members Of the Potomac club, an ap-
parent disposition TO compromise the matter
by agreeing 10 ix the day originally proposed
by the olumbias-Septcmbe 10 in doing
which, however, they are fully aware Of the
extent 20 which they are jeopardizing their
chances Of success.
National Republican., 1883-06-08
The Festive strn,yhcrrr.

st. Andrews church continued its staw.
berry festival on the Kingman Place last
night, which was financially aud socially q
success. Mesdames Harris, Gibson Moore
Hollingsworth Davis, and Lewis, and Misses
Semmes, Poole, Hehling, Davis, Hollings-
WORTH Thompson, Lewis, and Rahan had
charge of the tables. Little Miss Bertha
Gibson presided over the peanut stand Over
500 were cleared.
At the Universalist church tho straw berry
festival was equally successful. The COM
mittees in charge were Mrs Dean, Sherwood,
Tichenor, Beasland, and Allyn, and the
Misses Lowell, Thompson, Stone, and Beas-
land. Little Misses Eva Starkey aud Myra
Webb superintended the flower department.
The financial results were good despite the
bad weather.
At the Metropolitan NJ. T.. church the straw
berry reigned as in the others mentioned.
There was departure here, however, from
the routine custom and the king berry had a
divided throne. Paper oriental, paper occi-
dental, paper ornamental, flowers of paper,
beauties Ton paper), straw paper, straw (bor-
ries), and cream paper, fraternization and
Contabulation were the programme
National Republican., 1883-06-08
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
HOT WEATHER.
IN lle ElIlinr-

Now is good time to take few practical
lessons in meteorology. few years ago tho
changes Of the weather could not be satisfac-
torially explained, nor could we account for
such intense heat as we have experienced tho
past few days; but now, thanks TO the weather
map, IL is as easily to be understood rs an
eclipse of tho sun or moon, or any other
scientific fact.
For number Of years the weather map has
hung in conspicuous places in our city, but
apparently few people observe IL or heed its
teachings. Now while we arc having this
extreme weather IL is good time to take q
look Mt this wonderful map; porchancc it
will lead to good results, and induce many to
become weather wise"
glance at the map will show the area of
low barometer TO be on a high line of lati-
tudo June the center as high as 500 north.
As the wind Is always toward this centor of
low barometer IL necessarily follows that un-
der such circumstances we have a continuance
of southerly winds, and these winds arc hot.
Tho further these south winds travel over
the country the hotter it becomes. The
higher the line Of low barometer technically
called low " the hotter IL Is. To condensc,
the cause Of this hot spell is because "low" Is
on high line. l. N.
National Republican., 1883-06-08
PERSONAL.

r. W. Taylor and wife, Chicago, are at the
Riggs.
james and A. W, Findlayson of Scotland, are
at the Riggs.
Capt Byron q Daniels will sail for London on
the Seryia next Wednesday.
+. do Bolsseau, France b. +. Zimmerman
London, are at the Arlington.
Ex-Associate Justice Swayne and s. NJ Jackson,
of Pennsylvania, are at the Riggs.
Capt Henry MetcalG U. S. A.; Walter S. Foster,
Providence, K. l., are at Wormley's,
r. b. stevenson, Of the Cincinnati Commercial
Gdseue, paid the capital flying visit yesterday.
Gen. C. X. Brayton, of Rhode Island and Joseph
d. Weeks, editor OF the Iron Age Pittsburg, are at
the Riggs.
Joseph Desha Pickett, Kentucky; II. s. Hinde.
koper postmaster at Philadelphia, are at the
Arlington,
Charles f. Hill, Shanghai. China; Second
Assistant Postmaster General H. A. Elmer are at
the Arlington
Senator sewell. of New Jersey, and wife arrived
in the city on Wednesday by special car, and re-
turned TO Camden yesterday.
MIR. j. f. Joyce the actor, is at the National.
He has been engaged by Curtis, of "samuel Of
Posen fame, for next season.
Mr.. W. j. Bruce, clerk to the committee on en-.
rolled bills of the senate, returned 10 his home In
Burlington, NJ j., last evening"
s. Lloyd Weigand, Philadelphia; Campbell
Lefton Arkansas; Samuel Walton, Virginia; t.
O. Garrison, w. T.. Tenks, New York, are at the
National,
william Conner, New York city; B. +, Brawner
Virginia; j. l.. Watson and wife, PHILADELPHIA
Pa Or. r. G. Cowerden, Richmond, Va, are ut
the st. Mare.
George f. stagg wife, and son, st. Louis; II. j,
Yaple New York w. w. Salmon, New York; Dr.
Stewart and wife, Stewartsville, Ohio, and Hon,
John H. Wait, Connecticut, are at the Hamilton.
j. c. Foley, New York; William H. Graham,
PhiadelphiGi Jno. Gilbert, Zanesyile, Ohio; H.
W. Gordon, Rochester, n. y; ID, l.. skinner,
7. bennett aud family Racine, Wis, are al the
81. James
Mt Frank c. Bangs the distinguished actor,
who has just married Mrs. Alice Singer LaGroye
the rich and pretty daughter Of Singer the sewing
machine millionaire, is at the Arlington with his
bride. Mr.. Bangs Is Washington boy, ana has
hosts OF friends mere.
National Republican., 1883-06-08

won by James r. Cation, and tho
silver medal for best junior examination
by Willard f. Warner. Succeeding this
award thoro were some interesting floral pre-
sentations. President Arthur was the recipi-
ent of large and ornate vase of majolica
ware, filled with rare and beautiful flowers.
Judge Macarthur was honored with splen-
did floral wheel three feet in diam
etor. Prof Claughton, the orator Of
the OCCASION got lovely floral
star three feet across, TO which was super
added beautiful gilt crescent. Rev. Mr..
Leonard was presented with an artistic floral
Bible and Gov. Wolls with marvellous book,
inkbottle, and pen wrought in flowers.
After the baud had played its last air many
ladies crowded upon the stage and, selecting
tho floral offerings which they had sent ten
dercd them personally to the graduates The
President met many of his acquaintances
among those who came on the STAGE and
spent q half hour in social chat with them.
National Republican., 1883-06-08
The Monument.

The Leo Marble company have notified
Col. Casey that they had encountered difii.
Guilty in transporting marble for the monu-
ment across the river at New York, but
finally three car loads were put en- route for
Washington. This company contracted to
fourth Of May, The time was extended 20
the first of June. This is tho eighth Of Juno
aud none has arrived. The Lee company
guaranteed 10 ship 200 blocks OF marble per
month. II is now thought they cannot do so.
The marble on hand is sufficient TO increase
the height of the monument thirty feet.
The Leo company should be required 10 com
ply with their contract or throw II up.
National Republican., 1883-06-08
The Greely Relier E.p,d,tlon.

The stores and the outfit for the Groely ro-
lief expedition will be shipped on board the
Alhambra at New York to day, and will be
taken by that vessel to st. Johns, Nowfound-
land where they will be transferred to the
Proteus, the vessel which has been chartered
to carry the expedition north. Gen. Hazen,
chief of tho signal service corps, said to an
associated press reporter last night that no
thought the outfit for this expedition was the
best that had ever been supplied to an Arctic
exploring party, The stores, he said, included
a stock ofprovisions sufficient to feed tho re-
lief party, as well as the Greedy party
now at Lady Franklin bay through IN entire
year, and the outfit included sledges, tents,
guns, and ammunition, and house which is
to serve rs the winter quarters of tho relief
party at Littleton island. Tho sledges, which
are to he drawn by dogs, were made here aud
will be shipped on the Alhambia from Now
York. The house was constructed at st.
Johns and will be put aboard the Proteus there
Lieut.. Darlington, who commands the relief
party, will sail from New York on the eleventh
on tho United States steamship Yantic,
which will accompany the relief ship to
Smiths sound.
National Republican., 1883-06-08
KEEP THE BoYs OFF THE TRAINS.
To ne Editor.

Cannot something be done TO abate or sup
press the vicious aud extremely dangerous
practice that very many young boys indulge
In In stealing short ride upon incoming and
outgoing trainsy In my daily trips TO and
from Alexandria have observed that this Is
daily occurrence, aud that, too, despite tho
most attentive care of the conductor and
brakesmcn Of trains "A man cannot be at
different places at the same time, although he
may cndeavor 80 10 bel After these urchins
have been scared of the front car on both
sides they will deliberately wait aud e. catch
on 60 tho hindormost, and bid defiance 20
the car officials. Mr.. Editor, this is really q
serious matter. and IL continued In your
local" may not be surprised TO get a first
class item Of manned, dying, or dead boy,
whose parents, dreaming OF bright "to be-"
will mourn his untimely alliction or end. This
ought TO be considered as breach Of the
peace, and II the police, like angels visits,
are " few and far between" good "birch 4"
brigade OF solid citizens ought at once 10 bo
organized on Maryland avenue at least. Yes.
terday coming up observed "a little fellow Of
about 10 trying to cling TO the morning train.
shuddercd, and / address this to you be.
cause / am A FATHER OF Boys.
National Republican., 1883-06-08
EAsr MAsmINGrnN.

season last night and adjourned till October.
They contemplate for the coming winter a
number OF those social events they have made
80 popular
On account of the small appropriation no
trees will bo planted in the park In front OF
Providence hospital. The improvement will
12i street southeast will sympathizo with
her in the loss OF her sister, Miss Lottic Yer.
million, who died at her home In Philadel-
phia on the sixth instant
Michael Doyle, who was overcome by tho
heat Wednesday afternoon In the freight yard
of tho Baltimore and Ohio railway, died early
yesterday morning ~ his residence, 335
street northeast.