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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-01-04
Fifteen Weeks on an Island,

The ship St. Clair, of Thomaston,
Maine, sailed from New York on Decem-
Der Is, 1882. She was commanded by
Captain Rives and had a company Of
twenty souls, including her first and
second officers and the crew of sixteen
men. She carried an assorted cargo
and vas bound for Nagasaki, Japan.
On the first of May she struck on the
shealing shores OF one Of the Sunda Is
lands and became a total wreck. The
weather was stormy and the waves,
which were running very high, rendered
futile all possible efforts to save any
thing. A ship can not with any safety
20 nearer than two OF three miles to the
shores OF those islands because of the
shallowness and rocky nature of the
bottom, on which, if she should strike.
she would be almost certainly lost. The
Captain, knowing that the island upon
which he was wrecked was uninhabited
and only visited by japanese fishermen
at q certain season, determined to en-
deavor to reach another island, and so
Gid not go on shore on the nearest land
al al. The steward, named Felix A.
Nohl. of German nationality. deter
mined to land, as he saw that the boats
were leaky and had to be bailed u
with vigor, and he, moreover, doubted
the seaworthincss in other respects, as
they had la n aboard of the ship unused
for q long time. The Captain consented
to let him take a very small boat and
land. as he wished, and two boys, n
French and the other Portuguese,
agreed to accompany him.
: This they did, but on touching the
shore and seeing its desolate and unin-
vjting appearance they changed their
minds and hurried to overtake the
larger boats, which they could still see
Oh their course for the more distant is
handsome twenty-five miles away
which the Captain wished to reach on
account OF its being adapted to furnish
his people with the means of living un-
til they might chance to be rescued.
From his place on the shore the steward
watched the little boat as it chased after
tie larger boats as long as they re-
mained visible, and it had not vet over
taken them when they all passed out of
sight behind the mighty waves which
the angry sea rolled necessarily to-
ward the shores. Ofthe fate ofthese bows
'Wahl is yet ignorant. although he has
heard that the Captain had arrived at An
!gie@s and had been reported in Europe,
but as to the fa;e of the two BOYS, or in
deed Of any Of his ship companions, he
has no knowledge. 1t is, however,
probable that some of them, st least,
escaped. Finding himself alone upon
this island, he was compelled to exert
his wits to contrive ways for sustaining
life. He had saved nothing except the
clothing upon his person, and had not
even brought dry matches ashore with
him. owing to the splashing and duck
ing, he received in getting from the boat
to dry land. With flints and old dry
rags. which he found. he succeeded in
striking some sparks and getting a fire
kindled, which, when it had once GOT
TO burning, he was careful never again
to let go entirely out so long as he re-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-01-04
Dulse.

On the shores of the Bay of Fundv,
near its mouth at the islands of Camn.
beilo and Grand Manan and as far M
the coast as the mouth of the St. John
River, grows an edible sea weed called
dulse. This is the Scotch and Bluenose
name for it; the Irish call it dillesk. It
grows on the coasts of Scotland and Ire
land, the hleaker and more rocky parts.
as ut the >-iant's { auseway in the latter.
and is found, i believe. in the south of
Iceland as well. In New Brunswick it
Is gathered from rocks that at low tide
are exposed only partially to the air
and sunshine, and the best, pulled from
beneath the water and at the ebb of the
tide, is that not exposed at all. Dulse
Is ilke-but it is like nothing else | ever
saw; it is when wet and freshly gath
cred somewhat thick for sea Weed.
and somewhat tough-the nearest an
aIoggy l can give is a strip of wet, thin
rubber: 1t is Of a reddish-purple color,
and if held to the sun appears a dark
green. Long, tangly masses like rib
bons and bannerets float from the rocks,
using and falling with the waves and
IN places great beds of it grow SO long
and so thick that Al ebb tide O
gather it up in your arms to your neck
ana not detach its roots. l do not know
II 1t Is OF mushroom growth, but Judge
SO, for the supply each tide in the most
t~iequentsu places seems never to have
been despoilea. On the Carleton shore.
opposite ST. John, at each Glow water'
children and women gather astonishing
quantities OF this dulse, wading out in
water from six inches deep to as far as
they can keep footing, carrying baskets
which never return empty. 1t is a capi-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-01-04
FOREIGN GOSSIP.

lin Africa they cure malaria by
drinking strong coffee.
Emperor William has q 5000 COW
which supplies him with milk, and
royal milk it is said to be.
! Over 200.O CO people are employed
in lace making in France, and about
$50. 00O, 900 worth of goods is produced
annually.
The Sultan of Turkey has made a
present to the Emperor of Austria of a
palace valued at $780, 900.
The Berlin University has a student
sixty-nine years old, who, on receiving
his diploma, intends to 90 to the Trans
vaal country to live.
The last census of Japan gives a
total population of 36, zoo, 1000. Toxic,
the largest city, contains somewhat
over a million, and Kioto, the imperial
City. 100000.
"A few days ago a London clerk
slipped on a p'ece of orange peel, broke
his leg. was taken to hospital, became
delicious, and died within t%wcnty-fou1
hours, presumably from shock to the
system:
"A female miser, e;ghty-three years
of age, was found dead in London q
few days ago. She owned several
houses. 100 acres of land, and $4,000 in
cash. She had written the Lords
Prayer on both posts Of the garden gate
as q charm against thieves.
The remains of DR.. William Har.
vey. who is credited with having dis.
covered the circulation of the blood,
have been removed from the vault il
which they have reposed for two hun.
dred years, in the church of Hampstead,
Essex. They have been placed in q
marble sarcophagus in an adjoining
chapel buih by the Harvey family.
For a stylish dinner party in Japan
it is Il part of the etiquette that the
guest may carry off with him such as
has been served, but what he has not
eaten. The host will furnish a box fol
zach guest for the purpose. Thus the
guest in a delicate way praises the
quality of the food provided. II is pc.
lite to ''clear the table, in Japan.
for the first time since the inven.
ton of printing, a German book has
reached its 1,0OOth edition. each of them
numbering 5000 copies, thus making
in all 5000, 600 copies. 1t is a primer
by haester, published by G. u. Baed-
ecker, of Essen, which first appeared in
1888, and reached it's Tooth edition in
1868.
The total of claims presented by the
persons injured by the earthquake al
Cassamicoiola amounts to 4,711,774
francs, while the Committee of Relief
have received in charitable contribu.
tions 5~,779.343 francs. Four hundred
and twenty wooden buildings have been
erected for the temporary shelter during
the winter OF homeless people.
The Economdste Francois estimates
the wealth of some of the leading mem
bers Of the English a~ristocracy as fol-
lows: The Duke OF Norfolk, S45, 000,-
0oOx the Marquis of Butte, $3.50, DOC, 900;
the Duke Of Buccleugh, $780, oo, 900;
the Duke OF Northumberland, $50, O0O,-
600; the Duke of Devonshirc. 500, OO0,-
600; the Earl Of Derby, S2S, 00o, 900; the
Duke of Bedford, $4,000, 900; the Duke
of Hamilton, S23, DOC, 600; the Duke of
Portland, 1923. 0OO, 900; the Earl of Fitz-
William, s22, 900, 600; the Duke of Suth-
erland 1921, 600, 900.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-01-04
Oh, Mamma.

Mamma" said a pretty young
woman OF Clifton, ~ have been reading
an interesting article on the wearing Of
!hc halr among Japanese women and
its signiiicaue."
What doe it say?e"
wei among other things, it says
much may be read from the arrange
ment OF a woman's hair"
y think il is different in America"
interrupted tie mother.
Why, mamma?"
'Ahem' daughter; I should say,
Judging from the way YOU looked after
Henry went away last night hat much
may be read in the dis-arranocment Of a
woman's hair
"Oh, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Traveller.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-01-04

jackson County, Florida, boasts
alnong other 'uriosities a natural we'll,
orme by, the sinking of earth near
GREENWOOD few months ago; a natu-
rai bridge of limestone across the Chin
o!a RIVER, about three miles above Ma
rama, formed by the river sinking for
lne Instance Of half a mile. and unex-
plo, ID too numerous to mention
--.DGtr0H Pos,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-01-04

lin the little village of Milton, less
than a score of miles from Roston
stands the old house where, about 1900.
benjamin Crebore completed the first
piano constructed in Anerican,--Rosion
Post.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-19
DEATHS.

RIRwELL.-Dled. st the residence of her hiis-
band. No. $50 east Grace street, nj ten minu cs
bcfnie O'Clock. on TUESDAY, November 18TH
VIRGINIA BfVEkLY, wife of DIR. Blair Dur
well, OF this city,
yIted 10 attend the funeral services, AZ ~. james
church, on THURSDAY, November 2Oth, az IL
O'Clock A. ~.
LAwRFNCE.-Died. at No. ZIG west Broad
street, at e:l5 =. NJ, November Z. 1854. y. X.
LAW RENEE. Ia the iftieth year of his age.
HIS remains will Dc taken TO his mothers resi-
dence, In Henrico county, at 10 O'Clock n. u.
TO-DAY for Intcrment. Funeral services at the
grave
MICHAELS,-Died. Yesterday morning at W
O'clO. L, at No. 1853 Main strect, Mr.. rblIA-
BETH MICHAtLS, in the siSty-thirf yer OF hef
aye. ~ ..1.,..-..,,. !.
TIE funeral will take place THIS MORNING at
10 o'clock, from the residence. Friends AMI ac-
quainiances Of the family are invited to at-
Tend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-19
Let Congress Investigate.

&<Ct ~OA&f.A 700 -"
HAVEN reminds US Of a eandle-ny. nc
seems determined to court the light Until
he a utterly csematcd. He has learned
nothing from his experience in tcinc
/ sluced. In bis ofiIcia! report Just pub
i,sbea. he takes occasion TO reject severely
upou Lieutenant DARLINGTON aud the con-
duct OF the expedition that officer CON-
m,nded for the relief OF GREgLr. The loss
Of The Protects was thoroughly invcsti-
c,ted by cour, OF inquiry, aud while
GasIak0roS vas found guilty OF ian error
OF Judgment In the exercise al difficult
and unusual discretion" aud while the
return Of GHgELY has shown that
even that rebuke wss unnecessary, the
responsibility for the failure Of the
expedition Yas placed at HszES's door. It
was SHOWN that so imperfect and misleading
were bis instructions TO GAEIISGT0S that
Che wonder Is that even the members Of the
expedition escaped. Under the circum-
stances it would seem the part Of wisdom
that HAzgs keep dark. But HAzEN thinks
himself wiser than the public, and now de-
mands viudication. He wants the entire
matter made the subject OF congressional
investigation; and We sincerely hope that
be will be accommodated. Such an investi-
CATION would not only show his utter in.
competency in every respect for the posi-
ton he occupies. but doubtless prove
beyond al! question what the world
Is morally certain OF, that he
is responsible for all the horrors that mark
the last chapters Of the history OF GREELY's
little party. Such su investigation might
prove OF great benefit to science in that it
would doubtless show that with proper
management st home the dangers OF Arctic
exploration may be reduced TO a minimum.
by all means let Congress investigate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-19
Personal.

Mile. Nevada was passenger by the
Aurania, which arrived from Europe Mon
day.
Ex-senator Norwood, of Georgia, is
among the members-eect to the Forty.
ninth Congress from that State.
Mr.. Arthur's official duties ore so light
now that his working hours are between
~ o'clock noon and L. NJ.
NJ. Bartholdi said to an American in
Paris, week or 80 ago, that with the
money already spent at Bedloe's Island he
could have built pedestal in Paris for the
statue Of Liberty.
The leading musicians and instrument
makers OF Germany are petltioning Prince
Bismarck TO establish q normal musical
pitch IN the Empire, in the hope that other
nations may be induced to adopt ii.
Rev. L. Maule Cole, the English scientist,
says that the Delta OF the Nile increased at
the rate OF three and one bali inches every
century, and that $1,000 years had proba.
bly, been spent In bringing IL TO Its present
form and condition.
The forticth anniversary Of the entrance
Of Sir 10 Macdonald into pubic life will
be celebrated elaboratelv next month 10
Toronto. There will be national converl.
ton on the nth. 10 be addressed by tie
Premier, and a grand banquet win be
rendered him on the following evening.
Frederick Dent Grant appears TO have
squeezed all the coin out OF his purse. In
the words Of the Washington correspond.
ent Of the Baltimore Sun: at Is under
stood that Fred. Grant, eldest son VI ex.
President Grant, called at the White House
yesterday and implored President Arthur
to give him an appointment OF some kind.
no matter how small the compensation
might be. 1t Is known that young Grant
was anxious TO get back IN the army, but II
seems hardly possible thst be Is so hard up.
He has had no. employment since the firm
OF Grant 4 Ward exploded. He was at one
time lieutenantcolonel in the army"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-19
The Cholera.

DR.. j. q. CABEi.L. president Of the Board
Of Health Of this city, has favored us with
pamphlet containing report Of the pro-
ceediugs had al the recent conference In
81. Louis Of State Boards Of Health on the
subject Of "the threatened extension OF
Asiatic cholera TO North America and the
action necessary to prevent or limit cho-
lera epidemic"
Very soon this subject will be likely to
attract much attention IN this country.
The cholera certainly seems TO be on the
way hither. Therefore this conference
was timely. But, when doctors differ, who
shall decidey What can the unlearned do
when distinguished physicians entertain
theories Numerically opposed the one to
the others For example, DR.. JOHN II.
RAucn, Secretary Of the Illinois State
Board Of Health said In careiully.pre-
pared paper what here follows;
"No single case d chcleya, no one ship.
load Of cases has ever yet sufRced 70 estab.
lish an epidemic Of Asiatic cholera on this
continent. Il has only been after repeated
importations ofthc contagion In the per-
sons II thousands OF immigrants and In
their infected baggage ana household goods,
that Il has Effected lodgment and has re-
produced itself and multiplied into an ae-
tive epidemic agency.
"Hence my arst proposition. that, for
this country, the disease h essentially and
preSmineutly Quarsntinablc disease. and
may be practically excluded. 10 Il were
true OF the cholers poison, rs II Il Of the
smallpox contsgicn, that favorable condi-
tons for rs spread exist wherever q sus-
eeptiboe Individuals found, without refer.
ence 70 the sanitary Surroundings, we
rscstcd-a history 81 repeated importauons
II succeeded 10 establishing ITSELF"
Having read those two paragraphs, the
reader will fsstsr himself that the cholera
win sever ret to Richmond. nor even 70
New York. All that b necessary 10 lie ex.
elusion b the needed quarantine laws. But
when becomes 10 the next paper, the reader
win learn that DR.. C. W. CHAScsL,oR,
secretary Of the State Board o. Health Of
Maryland, nys what Asrs follows:
"The argument against quarantine in
cbolera b besed upon multiplicity OF tes- |
ttm0ay which seesns perfectly unsnswcrz- |
be and theresore u appears 10 me wonder
lui tat any doubt should remain upon any
MAD which be- been made acquainted /
w3th The bets u reference 70 Tie spread Of |
TIE disease. - doubtful whether Ia the
whole history 81 sanitary legislation there
cxbis - instance Of such stupendous folly
q ~ q snppcgtlng, q great expense, Z
Qunsaelino eslehlIsknnent whsreby con-
Degee b sub5eeeed to innumefsbIe moou-
yoolenegs fee tbe sole purpose o. pfeveut.
~ ~ lstFoenc>tes - epadsuic OF iaiee-
|ioGn eloensssv
NH ~ NJ y bsAsvef II ssply + -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-19
The OfOes.

When we say the Democrats do not re-
ioice because the offices of the Government.
are TO fall into their hands, we do not mean
TO cast any rejection upon such Democrats
as apply for office. On the contrary, we
mean to say that notwithstanding they may
make such applications they would much
rather give up all their chances and hopes
for Office than witness Republican vic
tory. The offices to be filed will doubtless
be filled by Democrats, and we are gratilied
that it is to be so. But let nobody imagine
that these were what the Democratic party
made it, late grand battle for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-19

=, a Ia th.s Tara Du0srin sxpccts to
rcerh fsIcutta Of, December 18th, ana thst
I,ord Rlpon Will embark for Engiand I'M.
msdinIely asferward. Lord kipon VIII
tbep resume his efice Of Lord Lieu!cn ans
n The North Riding Of Yorkshire. puo.
lie reception viii be given him al Hipon.
In Paris Ia being established fund {,
nroyidc pensions for physicians when they
reach .bc age OF sixty. br pHy,ng "ssmW'
yearIy subscription" phyncsa's cntit'r
themselves 10 an anntsl allowance o, i'zyDi-
ON reaching that sge. The wives oi physi.
clans msy also participate I'd uie peneu's OF
the society.
tnformatiou has been received at Port
Adelaide. South Australia, to tbe effect
that some thirty or forty Arabs. compri-
s,nc men. women, and children. are going
there shortly from Alden. local paper
saws that unless they arrive in little bet
Tor rendition than the unfortunate Egyp-
tjaus who c4me lately, tney VIII very likely
not be allowed TO land.
The work OF establishing an art museum
In detroit ia attended with peculiar dill
cuit,es. which persons Interested in the uu-
dert.tiug arc now endeavoring TO over
come. IL appears that there Is no law In
Michigan under which The museum cin nc
incorporated. and the State Constitution
forbids special acts OF Incorporation. A
b,ll has therefore been drafted creating q
general law, which is to be submitted TO
The Legislature in January.
A bin has been introduced In the Yer
mont Legislature 10 make the fish law more
stringent. II provides that fish wartens
NAV seize ali vessels or vehicles containing
bsh believed to have been caught In Lake
Chan plain contrary 10 law, aud sell the
same for the benefit OF tic Selling officer
and the county; also. that Illegal fishing
shaIl be punished by fine instead OF for
feIturc, and making the close season from
February Isl TO June 18th. instead OF to
May, as now.
Journalists have been excused from serv-
inC on juries 10 India. the Judge IN 50 de-
Gliding following the precedent iaid down
by another Judge in Natal. He went - far
as 10 say that all reporters should be ex-
cltsed from serving OF Jury. because,
through their presence at preliminary cx-
aminations and inquiries for the purpose
OF publishing the same as news, they might
be in possession OF facts which might come
ont in tue evidence, and probably they
would pre- Judge the case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-19

IN Historical Atlas. A Chronological Sc
ries Of liz Maps at Successive Periods
from the lawn Of History to the Present
Day. by ROBERT II. LABBERToN. Seventh
and Enlarged Edition. New York ::
TOWNSEND MACCOUN. 1884. Price $3.50.
This is most interesting series Of maps.
These illustrate Eastern, Grecian, Roman,
aud Medieval History, with 12. 8, p, and
maps respectively. The Eastern Maps
include of course the Holy Land.
For sale by J. w. RANDOLPH & ENGLISH.
Messrs. WEST, JOHNSTON & Co. have
sent us Part Four Of "Allan Dare and
Robert lie Didbie, price Is cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-19
NOSE EATEN OFF,

John Nayes, young man near here, had q eau
Ger on his face which I'd eaten away his nose aud
part of his cheek, and was extending up TO his
eyes. As q last resort he was put upon Swlft's
Specific, and Il has entirely cured him. His face
Is all healed over with new flesh and hls general
health Is excellent. Hisrecoyery was wonderful.
Mi. CRUMLEY, NJ. d.,
August &c, 1884 OgethOrpe, Ca.
no l4-1w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-19

Lately the distance between London and
Edinburgh was covered IN three DAYS BY 8
tricycle. rider. This feat was surpassed a
week later by another traveller, who &C,
coinpiished the 400 miles In two days and
nine hours, considerably more than bali
the distance being travelled 10 the first
twenty.iour hours. A medical writer In
the Lancet warns all "cycle" riders TO be
ware OF large wheels which are accom-.
panied by small saddles. lie says that un.
less good-sized seat Is provided serious
eyils may result.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-19

The Baltimore Republican Republican)
says "BLAISE has borne the standard OF
the Republican party with q splendor and
power that have never been equalled in the
annals of the country" And all the
people are giving thanks for that splendor
an1 nnNor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-19
Funeral Notice.

The fuDcral of Mrs MARTHA A. BROWN Will
take place from her late residence, No. lOo9
rorih Twenty sixth street. on WEDNESDAY,
November 18Th, at 8 O'Clock l.. ". Friends ami
acquaintance are respectfully invited 10 at
tend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-19

The Philadelphia Press says: "The
South is again in the saddle, and the sad
die is strapped TO the Democratic mule.
There is trouble ahead for that mule"
And there will be trouble behind that
mule for the eorrup,ionists, when he be.
gins TO kick out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-19
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FLAG-CALlCOES AND STRHAMEHS,
SUITABLE FOR DECORATIONS.
CI,OAkS.

We have hIst received go CLOAK3. which
were tue samples Of n large closk-msnufacturer.
We have bought them at 20 per ceat. less than
they cost to manufacture, and therefore we are
enabled TO sell them at IS per cent. less than a.
other house, counting our profit al 10 per cent
The styles are CLOTH NEW hARkET5, PLUSH
NEW MARKETS, JERSEY NEWM ARKErS~
sHUIsT JERSEY COATS, DOL MANS, OIRCU-
LARS, HAvELOCkS, RUSSIAN ClRCUL AIRS,
PALETOTTES. sc. aud amongst them you VIII
dnd AL the various styles IN CHILDRENS
WRAPS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-19

One thing is certain /: For the next four
years other States will not have to wait
until OHIO has had the pick OF the offices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-19

No; we did not content ourselves with
painting the town red last night. We
decorated it all the colors OF the rainbow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-19

"Mumps at bingham, whooping-cough
at Marsbfeld, iaundice at Easton," says
the Taunton (Mass.) Gazette. And sun
stroke at Augusta, Me.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-19

Mr.. George Andrews, Waterman. d. c.
II. and n. Railroad Company. Waterloo,
Iowa. was cured OF severe rheumatism by
the ice Of St. Jacobs Oil, the magical pain
cure
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-19

CLEyELAND's old nurse has been found
and says he was . good boy. We had
hoped that CLEVELAND would be spared
that milk.and.water endorsement.