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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-12-25
~DRESSMAKiNG IN U
An Issue Of Lively Interest to Dress1nakers
and their Patrons. =

An Issue of Lively Interest to Dress1nakers
and their Patrons.
A recent case in one of the Liverpool
courts raised an issue of lively interest,"
to dressmakers and their customers tbs
world over. A lady refused to take 9
dress which she had ordered to be
made. She complained that it wa
$500 short and too much padded"
The drcssmaker answered that it was
made in the latest style and so as to inn
figure. "Bodices,' sheer he explained
the report does not disclose whether
the dressmaker was Il man OF q woman
-"are nov cut short in the hips, and
the padding was necessary Oh account
Of the lady being deficient in the place
where the padding was placed" The
lady replied that she did not want her
figure improved by any such &C.
vices.
At last the drcssmaker insisted that,
in order to determine whether the gar
ment was Il fit or Il misfit, it should be
tried on. Thereupon an adjournment
was ordered, and soon after the lady
appeared in court with the dress on.
After surveying it with Il critical eye
the Judge suggested that :'surely the
fault OF the bodice being too short
might be remedied by bringing the
dress higher up" but he evidently
overlooked the effect which this remedy
would very naturally have on the lower
end Of the gown. 1t would be enter
tanning to know what view of the law
in Il case of this kind Il court would
take. But to all who are interested in
the question it must be a disappoint-
ment to learn that the suit was COM
promised and settled without a judicial
decision.-N. Y. Herald.
An exchange says; sit is now
time, before our dialects are quite
swept away by the schoolma'am and the
the dictionary-and they are fast going
in the North-for our philosophical
society to enter upon Il systematic plan
for preserving the record of back coun-
try speech. Let us have lists of local
Words and expressions actually heard,
made out carefully for special localities,
and let these be published and dis
tributed and comments solicited from
other parts of the country. so that we
may learn what is common among
common people all over the country,
what is peculiar to a section, and what
may be absolutely local to Il county,"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-12-25

him.
Some years ago there was an excursion
steamer some miles above Niagara Falls.
There We're many on the excursion, many
passengers, and the boat tioated on down
toward tho rapids; but the Captain ex-
pected to return in time to avoid all danger
and they We're laughing on the deck, whe
one said to the Captain: care you not
going too far DOWN." He said: "No, 1
know what I am about" After awhile he
told the engineer to turn and go up stream;
but the Captain found they We're farther
down the rapids than he thought for. He
cried to the engineer: "Put on more
steamw More steam was applied. But
still the steamer, with it's freight of life,
kept going on toward the rapids. The
Captain cried out to the engineer:
Put on more steam" More steam
was applied, but still the vessel made
no Roadway upstream. The Captain
cried out: "Put on more steam, or we
are lost" The engineer said: "Wo can't
put on any more steam; if we do We'll
blow the boat to atoms" "Put on more
%stealn," cried the Captain. More steam
was applied, and the vessel floated up and
out into safety, and some tainted and all
were thankful that God had rescued
them from so great peril. Oh, are there not
some here to-day who are floating on down
toward the rapids; aye, they are in the
rapids going on toward the eternal
plunge? Put back! In Gods name, put
back. You say 1t takes a greater struggle.
You hold the oars with both hands, and
pull, pull, if need be, until the blood starts
Pull for heaven. Now or never.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-12-25

A Chinese banker, Han Qua, of
Canton, is said to be the wealthltsv
man in the world. He pays taxes upon
an estate of $3.50, 600, 900, and is esti-
mated to be worth 81. 400, 600, 900.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-12-25

ORDER SLATE :" is the injudicious ad.
vice suspended before certain coal Offices
Boston Transcript
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-05
DIR. HEBBARD,

Who has given his life to hopeless sufferers,
can be consulted at No. 723 10Th ST., Wash
ington, ID. C. Speciality: All Chronic Diseases.
Consultation fee, 81 A few testimonials:
'Dr Hebbard has but few f any superiors In
the medical line. "-ByOOhiyH Edgle.
"Dr. Hebbard IL a medical writer of high re-
pute. Men York Herdid.
"a physician of thorough science, extended
knowledge and large practical experience, -
Wm: EdSdH, Ptesidem Y. NJ G. A. Brooklyn,
". Y.
"Dr. Hebbard Is continually discovering new
methods of saving human life. Thtiddeiphia
Press
"The doctor Is one of the most slilful sur
geons and competent medical advisers in this
country. "-NeW HdUen (Ct.) fdllddiUR,,
"Dr. llcbbard Is working with the most in
tense earnestness to heal the sick, open blind
eyes, unstop deaf ears and save the dying
Providence Press.
Boston IL proud to be the home of this cee
brated physician, SO long worker for human
needs. boston Hejdid.
'Dr. Hcbbard has made new contributions
recently to medical science which promise to
be of great interest. "-B0StOR TidUtiior.
"Dr. uebbard Is utterly an original man
the product of his own energy-aDd, while he
works for the present welfare of the people,
he is almost superhuman in his efforts to make
all sure of happy future ~ 3He North Amer
scdB ReuieW. je1S.tf
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MEDICAL.
ECZENAl

:. For the benefit of suffering humanity, deem
II only my duty TO give this unsolicited testi-
mony in favor of Swift's Specific. My wife
has been afflicted with Eczema from infancy.
Wetried every known remedy. but to no avail
She was also afflicted with a periodical ner-
vous headache, sometimes followed by an In
termttent fever, so that her life became a
burden to her Finally I determined TO try
Swift's Specific. She commenced seven weeks
ago. After taking the first large bottle the
disease seemed to increase; the burning, itch
ing and Inflammation became unbeatable.
She, however, perseyered In the use of the
medicine. After taking the second bottle the
inflammation began TO subside. After the
third bottle the inflammation disappeared, and
the sore spots dried up and turned white and
scaly, and finally she brushed them off In an
impalpable white powder resembling pure
salt. She Is now taking the sixth bottle; every
appearance of the disease Is gone and her
flesh Is soft and white as childs. Her head
aches have disappeared and she enjoys the
My good health she has known In 40 years.
No wonder she deems every bottle of s. S. S.
Is worth a thousand lines ifs weight In gold.
Any further information concerning her case
will be oheerfully given by herself at her resi-.
denoe, 135 Nlullett street, or by me
JOHN +. BRADLEY, A Griswold Sc.
Detroit, Mich, May 10, 1856
For sale by all druggists.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
N.Y. 1877 W. Odd st. Drawer 3, Atlanta Ga.
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his attempt to see the writer. 1t ran as
follows

his attempt to see the writer. 1t ran as
follows:
Mr. CARROLL: Owing to an unfortunate blum
der the servant did not give me the right name
when you called last evening.
have been thinking that perhaps was too
hasty In the conclusions drew from what you
said at our last interview and which occurred
at time when was feeling wounded and hu-
INFLATED by my altered circumstances, and so
more prone to take onense.
infer that you have also met with reverses,
but II you think any change In your outward
surroundings could make any change In me,
you do me a great wrong
If there h. anything TO explain shall be glad
to see or hear from you. Failing TO do so will
return your letters and the ring you gave me,
glad to know, ere IL Is too late how worthless
Is the love you protested to feel for
tDA HAMIGToN
alone in the rustic school. house to which
she had been confined many weary
months, with but brief seasons for rest
and relaxation.
There had been n dull, throbbing pain
IN her temples all day, making the
shuttle Of little feet on the bare floor,
the murmur Of childish voices, almost
uncomfortable.
But they hal all vanished now, aud
she sat alone in the gathering twilight,
alone with her troubled thoughts and
mournful rccolcctions. Never had life
seemed so void of all JOY aud bright
ness.
The hardest thing to bear was the
consciousness that, in spite OF his I'M
wortbiness, her thoughts would turn
with rcgretful tenderness to him who
had obtained too strong hold on her
heart and life to be easily dislodged.
III would never have forsakcn him
thus she murmurcd through her fast
falling tears"
"When misfortune came would
have chung all the more closely to
him.
Hearing n step upon the threshold,
Ida raised her head, and the object OF
her thoughts stood before her.
Nay, do not turn away from me, "
he cried, as the bcwildered girl shrank
from that eagerly-extended hand. 81
have only just received the letter you
wrote me so many weeks ago. Nor
did | know until recently of your
fathers failure, and the consequent
change in your circumstances.
ut was all occasioncd by my own
stupid blunder," said Arthur, after the
mutual explanations that followed,
and the two were sitting together in
loving and happy converse.
son, no." smiled Ida; 81 cannot let
you take the blame. We were both in
error"
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RAILROADS.
G. OHIO RAILROAD
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT SUNDAY, MAY
1885, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Leave Washington from Station corner New
LeraeY nYennn and q atrent

Leave Washington from Station corner New
Jersey avenue and G street.
For Chicago 10 a. m. and 1910 D. m. daily
The 10 a. m. Is a Fast Limited Express 70
Pittsburg and Chicago arriving in Pittsburg
at $50 D. m, Chicago next morning at S:bb.
No extra faro Is charged on this train for fast
time.
For Cincinnati, Louisville and 81. Louis daily
at $3.50 y. m. and 1910 y. M, with through
coaches and Palace Sleeping cars TO above
points without change. 800 y. m. train Is
fast limited train 10 Cincinnati and st Louis,
arriving In Cincinnati next morning at 7ib,
81. Louis $50 y. m. No extra fare Is charged
ON this train for fast time.
For pittsburg at 10 n. m. with parlor Car
and O:1O y. m. daily 10 Pittsburg, Cleveland
and Detroit, with sleeping cars TO Pittsburg.
For Baltimore on week days--b, 61O, $40,
1870, $3.50 and 1905 Il. M, 1910, los, 1916
g5,minuto train, $3.50 $50, d10, 51o, $40,
For Baltimore on Sundays-61O, 73O, $50
and 1905 q. m, :25, 100, $3.50, 40, $40,
$40, 2, s:25 and II p. m.
road and points South, 0.25 u. m. and 0:tO y.
m. daily. O:2b q. m. train has Pullman
sleeper from Washington TO New orleans.
For Annapolis, $40 u. m. and 1910 and
1901 p. M. on Sunday, $3.50 u. IN. and d4O
y. m.
For way stations between Washington and
I Ba,ltimore, 9 GAO $40 q. m. 12a0 $3.50,
1870, $3.50 $40, z and II p, m. For stations
on Metropolitan Branch. 7:25 u. m. and 11:15
=. N. daily, except, Sunday, and $50 p. m.
principal stations ON Metropolitan Branch;
$40 u. M daily on Sunday stops at all sta
tions; for Lexington, stanton and Valley
Frederick, sAOa M, $40 p. m. daily, except
Sunday.
For local stations between Washington and
Gaithersburg, 12:3O p' m. daily, except Sun
day.
For IIagorstown and Winchester, $40 a. m.
daily except Sunday, and b:3O y. m. daily to
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AUGUST.

The season for to gather In
The corn that's green, and beots
Has come around Just as " should,
As warmer grow the streets.
And new potatoes now are de
Rgeur upon tho marts,
While Cupid in the rural climes
Shoots his assorted darts.
The maidehs all do dress In white,
In himsy textured gown,
While Sol goes on an awful spree
And red hot paints the town.
The flies, with great perception, too,
Do roost on luscious man,
And merrily bite the live.long day
While nip-nop goes the fan.
The ice man makes fortune now,
Tho moon the dogs do bark at,
And nice fresh kittens In the yard
Are yelling for their ma cat.
of goes the coat OF mortal man,
In pants wo find the dog;
Coz why! Tho hour has reached ~ whcf
We date our letters Aug
Life.
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The B. e. O.'s Plans.

The interview published in New York
papers on Monday morning, purporting
to have been held with a prominent
official of the Pennsylvania, to the
effect that the Pennsylvania Comp my
would resist the operation of the traffic
agreement by which the Baltimore 81
Ohio is to gain access to New York
over the Reading tracks, was pro.
nounced canard at the Pennsylvania
offices in Philadelphia on Tuesday. IL Is
not probable that they would take
pains to advertise their intentions as
stated in the alleged interview, even II
they meditated any such action. The
Baltimore q Ohio officials say that they
have no doubt that the Reading Road
will live up to its contract and that
they will be running into New York as
soon rs connection is made with the
Reading tracks In Philadelphia. At
the Reading Office it was said that no
such action on the part of the PonnByl-
vania was feared unless the lease be-
tween the Jersey Central and the Read
ing should be annullcd in the pending
lawsuits. Should this occur, anu the
Pennsylvania meantime secure control
Of the Jersey Central, it might be pos
sibe to defeat the entrance of the Bal
timore IS Ohio into New York by the
proposed means. 1t is not expected
by the Reading Company that the lease
will be annulled and the successful OPP
Grafton of the traffic contract with the
Baltimore 81 Ohio Is anticipated.
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TUE GREAT
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE.
THE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWkST.

~ The NOBTH, WEST AND bOUTHWkST.
DOUBLE TRACK. SPLENDID SCENERY
STEEL RAILS. MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.
IN EFFECT JUNE u, 1885.
Trains leave Washington from station, corner
of Sixth and u streets as follows
For Pittsburg and tho West, Chicago Limited
Express of Palace Sleeping Cars at 9.bO a. IN.
daily; Fast Line, $50 u. m. daily TO Cincin-
natl and st. Louis with Sleeping Cars from
Harrisburg TO Cincinnati and Hotel Car TO
st Louis; daily, except Saturday, to Chicago
with Sleeping Car Altoona to Chicago. CHI
cago and Cincinnati Express at 71O p. m.
daily, with Sleeping Cars. Washington to Chi
cago and Harrisburg TO Louisville; connect
ing at Harrisburg with Western Express with
through sleepers for Cleveland and st. Louis
Pacific Express, 10 =. m daily for Pittsburg
ana the West, with through sleeper Harris
burg to Chicago.
BALTIMORE e POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For Eric, Canandaiga, Rochester, Buffalo, Nj
agara, 10 p. m. daily, except Saturday, with
Palace Cars Washington TO Rochester.
For Williamsport, Lock Haven and Elmira a
$3.50 a. m. daily, except Sunday.
For New York and tho East, 715, $50 and
la; mn 2, 4, 10 p. m; and 1915 night. or
night. Limited Express of Pullman Paror
Cars $40 a, m daily, except Sunday.
For Boston without change, 2 p. m, every day.
For Brooklyn, N. y, all through trains connect
at Jersey City with boats of Brooklyn Annex,
afording direct transfer TO Fulton street
avoiding double fcrrago across New York
For Philadelphia, 7:15 $50 and II a. m, .,
4, o, 10 p. m. and 1915 night. on Sunday,
$50 a. M, 2, 4, q, 10 p. m. and 1915 night
Limited Express, $40 u. IN. daily, except
Sunday.
For Baltimore, G;35, 7h5, $50, $40. $50. /
a. M, 1905, ., 4, dos, $40, @, 7:1O, 10 y, m.
and 1915 night. on Sunday, $50, $50, III
a. M, ., 4, q, 71O, 10 p. m. and 1918 night
For Pope's Creek Line, 7:l5 q. m, and d:IO y.
m. daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis, 6:35 "A. m, 1905 and d:25 p. IN.
daily, except Sunday. on Sunday y. m.
ALEXANDRIA 81 FREDERICKSBURG RAIL
WAY AND ALEXANDRIA 81 WASH
INGTON RAILROAD.
For AlcXandria, O, z, 0:25, 11:O1 and 11;3b
a. m, 2:05, 1:26, d15, 6:25, sos and II .37
pm. on Sunday at q, 0:25, 11O1 a. m,
sos p. m.
For Richmond and the South, and 11:O1 a.
m. daily and DDS y. m. daily, except Sunday.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington Cos,
&, lO 1910 n. m, |, 3O5, 1898, $40, 7.O5
and ] 80 p m. and 1910 midnight, except
Monday. ON Sunday at and 1910 a. M,
.7:o5 and II :35 p m. and 1910 night.
Tickets and information at the Office northeast
corner of Thirteenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue, and at the station, where orders can
be left for the checking Of baggage TO dostina-
ton from hotels and residences.
CliAS. Il. PUGII, j. Il. WOOD,
General Manager. Gen Passenger Agent.
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Drunkenness, or the Liquor Habit, Can
be Cured by Administering DIR. Haines'
Golden Specific.

1t can be given in a cup of coffee or tea with
out the knowledge of the person taking It, eff
fecting speedy and permanent cure, whether
the patient Is moderate drinker or an alco-
holc wreck. Thousands of drunkards have
been made temperate men who have taken the
Golden Specific in their coffee without their
knowledge and to-day believe they quit drink
ing of their own free will. No harmful effects
result from its administration. Cures Guaran-
teed. Circulars and testimonials sent free. Ad-
dress, GOLDEN SrECIFIo Co.,
1856 Race ST., Cincinnati, q.
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On and alter JUNE II, 1851, Trains VIII ICaY o
from aud arrive at 9Th and u SITS.
Depot as follows:
Leave Washington o a, m. and 1885 p. m,
daily; arrive at Belmont Park 1851 a. m. and
m; arrive at Round Hill at l1i3 a. IN. and
7:lS y. m.
Returning, leave Round Hin 6;O3a m. and
800 p. m; pass LCcshurg 6I2 a. m and $40
p m; Belmont Park 6,h1 Il. m. and 1858 p. M,
and arrive at Washington at $50 a. m. and
b1O p. m.
Special excursion rates and Sunday trains TO
Belmont Park Monthly and Communication
rates to all points,
$, NJ. BROpHY, Supt, Alexandria.
Il. j, LOCKWOOD, Pass Agt, bO7 Pa. ave.
Washington
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CHESAPEAKE G. OHIO RAILWAY

GEAVE b. & p DEPOT, SIXTH AND STs.)
11;15 A. M.-For all way stations, Lexington,
Louis. Daily except Sunday. Through
Paror Car to White sulphur Springs
III A. M.-For Newport News, Old Point Com.
fort and Norfolk Daily except Sunday.
5:d5 p. M.-For Louisville, Cincinnati, st.
Louis and Chicago, connecting for all
points West, Northwest and Southwest;
fast express daily; does not stop for local
business; through Pullman service to
Louisville and Cincinnati.
For tickets and information apply at G. & o.
Railway office, 5l3 Pennsylvania avenue
under National HOTEL Va. Midland Railway
office, Col Pennsylvania avenue, and b. s. z.
Station.
II. w. FULLER,
General Passenger Agent.
c. W. SMITH,
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STEAM BOATS.

nALY LINETO NORFOLK AND FORTRESS
- Monroe. Steamers George Leary and
EXCELSIOR commencing May q, 1885,
one OF these popular steamers VIII leave
Seyenth.street wharf DAILY, except SUNDAY,
at b 80 y. m. For particulars inquire at Com.
pany's Oulce, eth 81. wharf. Telephone No,
71b-3. W. p. WELCH, General Agent.
OW FARES
u FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK
FlRSlCLASS FARE. a.; ROUND TRlP. 3I2h.
Steamer JANE MOSELEN Monday, Mednes.
day and Saturday at $3.50 y, M
Passage and rOOmA secured 81 General Office
SiNth,BtGeet wharf Telephone call, "a.
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS,-Htea
THOMPSON Monday, Wednesday and Friday at
q, m, Hn1
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TOPICS OF THE DAY.
INCIDENTS, EVENTS AND OPIN.
IONS FROM VARIOUS SOURCES.

An Anccdote of MIR. Polk's Niece
BENEFITS of Advertising - Prcsi-
Dental Coacbmcn-Mexico Grant
and MaximiIian-Pub.D Docs. at the
Capitol.
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RUPTURE
RUPTURE POSITIVELY CURED

of'ohG fooiAiNELh OUNED
BY TRIUMPH TRUSS co. of New York and
Philadelphia The only firm In the world who
Burnham, the great Truss Expert, general SUI
perlntendent, Is now at the ST. MARC HOTEL,
corner Pennsylvania ave. and Seventh st.,
Washington, d. c. lie gives examination and
advice free, and free trial of T'russes. Call or
send STAMP for circular and be cured. ie5.1m
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Do not be deceived: ask for and take only
u. II. Douglass IL Sons Capsicum Cough Drops
for Coughs, Colds and Sore Threats. d. S. and
Trade Mark on every drop.
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Fresh Attorney butter, chumed every morn
ing and delivered in II ID. Ward" prints, Doc.
per ID. Also cottage cheese, buttermilk and
sweet milk, DO. per qt Cream. loo. per pint,
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Baby Carriages,

refrgerators carpets and furniture sold on
weekly or monthly payments at Smiths, Alb
New jersey avenue northwest.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-05

"Justh's Old Stand"
6l9 ID street northwest buys gents second
hand clothing. Note by mail attended TO.
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Ask Your Druggist
"AIderney Dairy Wagons"

TO give You our beautiful story book, Legend
of Aloha Eastman's new perfume, Aloha.
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Says the Memphis Aralanche man;
Hawkins, or, as he is better known
here, Albert, has been constantly en-
ploycd rs coachman at the White
House since General Grants time. He
was slave in slavery days on a Mary-
land farm and mad always the reputa-
ton of being good driver. When Gen
eral Grant came here Albert was rec
commended to him by some friend, and
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WASHINGTON, OHIO & WESTERN R. R.

General Manager.
FRANK TRlGG, n. H. Passenger ACCn
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A correspondent says "Tennyson
might possibly not do any better than
this, in his old age and failing powers,
but he certainly could not do worse.
To have such rubbish stuck up OH the
front of the City Hall is most painful
modification; but Squire has charge Of
all the public buildings, and could put
his own picture there, alongside Of Gen
eral Grants, II he wished TO-"