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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
Statehood Meeting.


At meeting of citizens from various
parts of south Dakota, held in the city hall,
Geo. schlosser, of Hughes county, was
chosen chairman, and John Bushnell, OF
Sphinx county, secretary. The following res
olutions were passed and adopted:
Whereas, The people of Dakota, after years of
injustice and wrong, after years of prayers and
petitions for our rights American citizens, and
suffering the humiliation of the denial of all
their rights by the general government, again.
with loyal devotion to our country, our flag and
our state, present our plea; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we firmly believe the time has
come that the people of south Dakota should,
through their. representatives in the constitu-
ti0nal conv entten, make a more emphatic de-
mand for the division of the territory and the
admission of south Dakota to statehood.
Resolved. That believing that south Dakota 10
legally entitled to, aid ought to be admitted to
statehood. that we respectfully ask our state leg
ment. to fix the date and take all necessary steps
government of south Dakota. and to respectfully
request that the general government .{ovide
that the territorial government in thfy state
cease at that time. NJ
Resolved, Finally that we are unalteiably op.
posed to admission as whole. and lnx4yor OF
the division Of the territory on or near IS forty
sixth parallel first, and then statehood
Resolved. That the thanks of the people Of
south Dakota are due the constitutional conven-
ton and state Legislature for their patriotic and
untiring efforts in behalf of oppressed people.
and as SUCH we pledge them our earnest and
constant support to the end
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
MANY LIVES LOST.
Wreck Of the Whaling.Bark Atlantic
Outside OF the Harb0r of
San Francisco.
[San Francisco special-l

The whaler bark. Atlantic was driven
ashore mile and a half below the Cliff
House, and went to pieces, IN few min
utes, not spar remaining standing. The
wreck was strewn along the beach for
three or four miles,. About twenty-five
men are believed to be lost. The captain
and mate, with eight or ten men, were
saved. At the time of the disaster dense
fog and heavy sea prevailed. The Atlantic
left here for cruise in the South Pacific,
after which she was to proceed north. She
was an old vessel, having been built in
1851; was PSI tons register, and was own
ed by j. & w. r. Wing. of New Bedford.
Mass. She was commanded by Capt.
Thomas 2. Warren.
Following is Captain Warren's statement
of the wreck: "There was heavy head
swell and no wind. The currents were so
strong that:we could not get out of the
swept the decks, and was so heavy that the
anchors could not hold. Wed.agged ashore
and struck at 1880 a. m. Men were being
washed off during all this time by the i'm
mense waves which washed over us. The
vessel Went to pieces an hour and half
q ter she struck. There was very heavy
fog, and it was pitch dark. We succeeded
in lowering two boats, but both capsized
before gsttil G. two boat lengths from the
ship. The inst boat contained z. II. Doty,
first mate. Anton Perry, third mate, and
four Or five of the crew. That was tie last
we saw Of tlem. In the econd boat we're
myself. second mate, Rim :, and five men.
When we we're swamped the sea carr ell US
in till we touched bottom, when we dragged
ourselves ashore. We made 10 signals of
distress, as it was too fogyy for any to We
SEEN"
AS soon as the captain reacl ed the shore
he made his way in an exhausted cond ton
to the life saving station, o " hundred
yards away, and gave the alarm. Th ap-
paratus was Immediately OF out, but owing
to the darkness and fog it was ONE time
before the wreck could be locat d. \ line
was then shot over her, but proved of no
service, as it became entAn led il :uating
wreckage, and the vessel shortly vent to
pieces. Tie We sci was valued NJ $4,000,
and her outfit at $500; i'll ur nee,
$5,tcD. The captain and cr.w numb red
lorty-twe persons, and up to now only
eleven are known to be saved.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
A Western Octupus.

1t is said that some of the western rail-
roads even control the religion along their
handed in a letter to one of the churches,
and was asked:
did you come by the Blank and Blank
railroad?"
NO."
did you patronize the company's eleva-
tor at this placer"
NO
"Have you signed petition for lower
freight rates?"
81 have"
ssThen you had better take back your
letter and apply to the Baptist Church, two
blocks down and around the corner. That
church hauls most everything by mule
teams, while We stand in with the rail-
-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
The Legislature.

DON of the 18th inst. both branches
Legislature effected their organiza-
a adjourned till afternoon, when a
ion was presented from the Consti-
h Convention asking the appoint
II committee from the three bodies
Ter on the interests for which they
ssembled. The resolution was COM
With and the joint committees went
lately into session. The proposition
the schedule and ordinance of section
two was discussed at some length,
decision was reached, those favor
d opposing the proposition being
equally divided. Several able argu-
we're advanced in the committee
bic to the measure, while others held
quail ability that to adopt the course
certainly injure Dakota's case before
}tional Congress.
ef Clerk Mcconnell, of the House,
dangerously i'll, A. G. Beerwisk was
bted, with Ed. S. Shannon as assist
ccordance with u joint resolution the
and Senate adjourned to meet at 8
ohear the message of Gov. Mellette,
ling an invitation to the members of
Institutional Convention TO be pres
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31

"D1D father injure your feelings last
night when he asked you out in the hall?"
said fair damsel of G street to CLERK in
n Seventh street dry-goods store. Yes,
he replied, in bitter, revengeful tones, but
I can forgive him that for yonnr sake, dear:
"1'hen you will come again?" she iked,
hopefully and brightly. Yes, leve, wi y.
"When Your pa is in the cold, cold gr$ahd,
Annie" mo sooner than that?" she OK !,
with tears in her eyes. WELL" heA I'D,
foygivngly. "fcr your sake I might bsea-
duce.l to come to his funeral. Waahsng-
ton Critic.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
An Unexnected Answer.

Helen-Oh, Mr.. Copely, I've such funny
conundrum for you.
Stanford Copely-What is it, my child ?
'sSister Grace asked this morning at
breakfast table why you were like street
car
ssWhat was the answer? Because I am
SO democratic in my way ?"
ooh, no, Mr. Copely, something funnier
than that"
"Well, must give it up"
ssShe said twas because you never seem
to want to go."-Boston Record
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
Paving Its Full Value.

Wendell Phillips was in the habit of oc-
casionally calling in at Woodbury's Cafe,
Hotel Boylston, and ordering simply cup
of coffee. Mr.. Woodbury. says that his
card price for cup OF coffee was cents,
but Mr.. Phillips, knowing the fact, always
persisted in paying 10 cents for his cup,
declaring that "be thought q cup of good
coffee was always worth az much as glass
of poor rum. Boston Journal.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31

MRS. H. d. NE1sLER, living near Delta.
Ca, in Macon County, had Plymouth
Rock rooster to die last week from over
eating. After it's death it was cut open and
found to have swallowed one hundred and
ten grains of corn, fifty two Spanish ground
peas, and large quantity of meal dough,
from the effects of which death resulted in
twenty four hours.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31

The beavers at the Philadelphia Zoo
logical Garden are at work on their winter
houses. They have to break the ice ON the
pond in order to work, and when it is too
thick to break from above they dive and
break it by rising up under it.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
McQUADE CONVICTED,
The Broadway Boodler Pronounced
Guilty on the First
Ballot.
The Convicted Man Unmoved BY the
Result-The Judges Charge
to the Jury.
(Eew York dispatch.]

Ex-Alderman McQuade has been convicted
Ut selling his vote for the Broadway franchise.
He received the announcement of the verdict
without sign of emotion. 1t was dark day
TOR tho eX-AldeynFaA. Col, John II. Fellows
morning until the great chandeliers We're rabt t.
ed in the evening. Then the Recorder review
ed the testimony and laid down the law in
double shotted sentences that swept away all
hope of escape. There were moments Of fearful
denunciation during the summing up for the
people by Col. Fellows. but there were still
more fearful moments in the solemn ehargethat
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
She says So.

The Sunday school teacher was Impress
ing upon upon her class the Importance of
honoring their parents. CHOW, children"
said she, "when you are naughty and cross
your mamma does not want you to be near
where she can see your naughty ways; but
when you are good she loves to have you
by her. Now, Tommy, when do you think
your mamma loves you best z When
I'm asleep" replied Tommy, stoutly. "sho
SAWS So"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
Carving Il Smile Tao Far,

Mr.. Greathead fsententiously>--N dear,
family government is o. The Ease OF our
whole social and political fabric. il mast
be like the pyramtus of Egypt, solisl aud
endurins. or The Who'll" structure will topple
to ruin. The family mus! ha> e a head. and
necessity and tradition 1ave made t4e hus-
band and father occupy t..at os ion,
Mrs. G.. ,slilyl-Ycs' 'nl ye;~ proper
ly, too. believe head OF ..p. lam d is
the very smallest part bout it. la l., my
loYa?
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
STATEHOOD STRUGGLE
,ening of the Legislature
d constitutional Conyen.
ton at Huron.
text Of the Message Submitted
the Legislature by Governor
Mellette.
|jng Resolutions Adopted by the
lrention in Favor of Division
and Admission. .-
o interesting Gatherings.

wO Interesting GATHERINGS.
assembling at Huron ON the 18th
| the State Legislature and Consti-
al Convention is attracting the widest
n. Whether the deliberations of
| bodies result in immediate effects or
! their proceedings will ever occupy
Important pages in the history of the
|opwealth. The deliberations will
ess be characterized with conserya-
Ind cautiousness, yet with a dignity
determination of purpose emitting
| to the respectful consideration of
be enemies Of the measures pro-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31

The man who dug the graves for three
husbands of Mrs. Foster, of Green Bay,
became her fourth husband this summer.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31

KNOWN by the company it keeps-A
hotsl.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31

1t was voted that the Governor be chair
man of the Executive Committee, and that
these be its membership: Hugh j. Camp
bell, JOS. Allen, Frank P. Phillips, A.
Davis, Thomas Sterling, j. Washabaugh.
was on ad R1Gn to OF call meens Of the stats
Legislature as soon as it, in his judgment,
was deemed expedient.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1886-09-16
ASSORTED SNAKES.
4 Place Where Thousands of Them Can
be Found summing Themselves.
Toledo o. Blade1

"Snakes. Good gracious" remarked an
old hunter, "if You want to see snakes Of
all kinds, blacksnakes, vipers, rattle
snakes. copperheads, maSsasaugas, water
snakes, blue, black, brown, green and
every other color, 90 to Bay Point in the
fall, after the frost comes, or a warm day.
Then you will see them out summing them
selves-thousands OF 'em.
"A hunter went down to the point one
day to kill snakes. He shot AMI shot
among the sqpirming, kissing snakes
until they got fighting mad AMI went for
him. He thought it quite funny at
first to fire shot from 10th barrels
Of his gun into the snakes, but the
number of snakes increased so rapidly that
he was compelled to run IS fas. as he was
able to get rid of them. They chased him
for a considerable distance. II killed one
hundred and eighteen snakes. They were
counted the next day. Why, it's nothing
to see a thousand snakes on Bay Point on
a warm afternoon in the fall.
Another thing on Bay Point is Curl
osity. A man went over to the point not
long ago and began digging in the sand.
When lie got down in tine sand about eigh-
teen inches he struck a body of solid ice.
There must be thousands of tons
there. You see the way it got there
was during the floods in the spring Of
the year. The ice rushed in along the
point, tore up the sand, and block after
block piled on each other. When the
water receded the sand settled on the ice,
and now there is a first-class ice deposit
there. / should say there is sufficient ice
in that place TO furnish Toledo with the
cold stuff for a year. Perhaps you think
l am not giving you straight goods, but if
you don't believe what tell you, ask the
man that has charge of Guard island. He
will verify all that have said about the
ice."
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1886-09-16
STRAWBERRY BEDS.
Renewing the Ola Plat so That 1t Wi
Produce Fair Crop.

Produce Fair crop
The following plan of renewal IS
Dract 'ccd by some of orr best fruit
l,rou.ar. barn < tho most nr.aotiool and
- .,,,,,,i,,e -,
- ~ '''' =
'ach burrows II-ou-h me pat at Hl't'-
walls OF five or * f-et leaving strip
eight to twelve inches vide. according
~ fin. nunth.r Of plants it contains. BE-
.,,.,.,,, ..,,.}, ,,,ol, f.,rrov. ms .+r;, =,
'''eh "LeLu''S HUGH anu ''ii'iiie''' i'"'
ing one plant a nea' as praaliea5ie to
every Twelve nth's IN 'he row De hS
careful 20 disturb tie roots OF those 4eI'
a IttI" a p0>S DE.
Inc ptoWlnG should De zone soon As the
crop ; harvested anu II 50 dohe inc
back-furrp"s IN X be LETT three or toI
ua' 'e!oic Iu''N"t.n- "noh 1t 9.ipul
b. ho.on-hl5 cultivated down, the
70 't~ raAed OF and replaced with lne
manure. cultivation should continue
a intervals. and the runners b, allowed
II take root n IN SPRING painting.
HrtnewaI or renovation OF the plat
has been neglected until autumn 1t Is
better to NOW and rake OF the plants
and weeds before Plowing, then pillow
shallow and make the baek-turro"s mar
row, leaving the rows not more than
three or four feet apart and more plants
n the row. As the chances are that they
VIII not have time, alter this date, to
Spr al enough for remuneratlve crop,
if the rows are LEFT the usual distance
apart In all cases the space batwe N
the rows should be kept clean and open
wide enough for pickerS to pass without
treading on the fruit. Soon as the
plant, are hoel, clean out all roots of
plant> and weet> from the back-turrows
anil cart them off either to the compost
heap or use them as mulch for the
raopbnrries. Follow with a good coat
OF Well-rOtted manure and shallow Gull
tivation, often as necessary to keep the
ground clear from weeds and the sur
face mellow.
Strong growers ike Crescent and
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1886-09-16
HOME AND EARN.


1t is said that the pods of lims beans
are very injurious to hogs. though they
may be fed freely to cows
Have you ever observed how much
one tasty-looking. well-painted struc-
ture beside the house. even if it be only
the poultry house. adds 10 the appear
snce of place?-Fie'i aud Farm.
Correct is the man who says the
majority of the pork consumers do not
want to eat clear grease or even half
fat A purely corn-fed hog from pig
hood to brotherhood is nearly equiva-
lent to a skinful Of lard oil. More lean
meat is a great Discrimination
Post.
-Corn-Brcad without Eggs: Two
cups of corn meal. one cup of flour, two
and one-half cups OF fresh buttermilk,
. two and one half t-a>pConfuls of soda
I Gust even fulD. one tablespoonful OF
/ salt. Beat thoroughly. add three table
/ spoonfuls of meltei butter and bake
! The CG'crer.
In making compost the object
/ should be to have the materials in fine
! condition. As compost i usually
mixture of quite 4 number of materials
and also best when perfectly decom-
! pos ID. it serves better for young plants
| that are tender, and Is much superior to
stale manure for use in flower gardens.
| -Prd rte Flrmer.
-Buuermilk Soup: Let two quarts
Of sweet milk come TO 4 boil, then put
/ in your two quarts Of bat;erm *: stir
| 10 keep from Jumping. Have slice
| bread ready 10 pour If over, then pu.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1886-09-16
UnsoIved Mystery of tne swamps.
[Chicago Herald

At various times for fifty years smoke
has been seen issuing from the swamps Of
Florida and every conceivable theory pro-
jected to account for it. The swamp is
impossible, but men have penetra ted very
near to where the smoke ought TO be-
There, however, they could see no sign OF
it. 1t is even claimed that some have
gone directly through it without knowing
it, and Judge White, an aged citizen, is
positive he was once within five or six
miles of it, when Ii was perfectly plain.
So the weight of scientific opinion is that
it is a vapor collected by peculiar condi-
tions in the great swamp, invisible, OF
course, TO one in it, but opaqne TO those a
few miles away. We all love mystery,
and so the common voice runs that an
opening in the swamp discharges a blue
smoke from some underground source,
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1886-09-16
GOTHAM SNOBBERY.
The Fine Lines Drawn BY the Members
of the New York ''Aristocracy."

The Fine Lines Drawn by the Members
of the New York "Aristocracy."
N.YC Cor. san Francisco Argonou,.l
Snobbery is rampant now, and no line
Is drawn more finely than that which
separates the world Of fashion from trade
and from 'the city," as the business part
Of the town and its inhabitants are now
called. All this Is quite recent, too. am
q native of New York and remember
very well when rich merchants, doctors,
brokers, Wall street operators and even
the heads of great retail shops found their
vacations no bar to social recognition.
Not so now. Against them all the pro-
testing hand is raised. The banker is
recognized. but not the broker. a few
years ago the jolly, free, lively, richly
dressed and speadthrift broker was con-
sidered no end of q good fellow. Now he Is
looked on as c vulgar and noisy man who
con lucts gambling operations for clients
and drinks champagne over bar. The
doctor receives money from society.
Hence he is as much society's servant a
the drv-gooIs merchant. and neither can
be regarded as an equal In e word
society in New York to-day is power
that makes its own laws and draws them
more severely every season. There are
only two things about it that New
Yorker finds to aimra-its respect for old
residents Of the town ami its cont empt for
every other society. II snubbed an earl
and blackEalled a lord at one Of its clubs
last month without n moments heSitancy.
Its meuters form the only leisure class
we have in America. They detest trade.
Pm sure that ! have made great mistake
in admitting that my Boston friends had
e father who was an apo:hecary, and
that they once took boarier to oblige a
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1886-09-16

N baar Of the resignation Of DR.. Pierce As
a CONGRESSMAN to devote himself solely TO
his iabors as a physician. II was became
aictod .vf1., 7-l..ra. They Will find DR..
Piarca's "Golden Medical Discovery"
baneficent use OF his scientific knowiedge
in their Iebalf. Consumption, bronchitis
cough, heart disease. fever and agus IN
terr7ittaut fever. droFsv, neural ga goltrs
or thick neck, eni all diseases OF tne blood'
ffs nro-erf;es are wonderful, its action
magical. By dTugClst5
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1886-09-16

"A California paper says the gresl
plateau between the Rocky mountain,
and the Sierras, comprising the Terri.
tory of Utah and the State of Nevada, i:
apparently destined to become the
greatest cattle range of the country.
Immense tracts of land, some embrac.
ing nearly two hundred and fifty thous.
and acres. have been purchased and
owners of large herds in Texas and 9th
er Southwestern States are locking fol
ranges in this wide sect on of natural
pasture land. The cattleman are being
crowd a out OF other localities by tbs
Tide Of settlers.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1886-09-16
s,rr- nermanent and complete are t

sArE. permanent aud complete are ar. the the
cures Of bilious all LTf''t'sh
made by PricE.y ASH bisters. bysPepiSii "a
general debility. habituli Constructor, nv.
Grand kidney c, aglai1cs are specify t erau'
icated trcp the system. IL C.sl IJ-,'1 ~,
sDj v:--o~ are obtained more rapidly ana
n@rma7cnt,v ~ the u-e Of this great nat
uraI ant:G6te than by any other re7aedy
Ta-a+Hf1re known As . blood purifier az !
ionic II brings health. renewed energy ana
vitality u z 7,crn and diseased bOdy.
WAxrED-The name CT .he goldsmith who
mRl3 the Melkin rlnE.- az ..NtlIlON
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1886-09-16
-Portlaai Me. } Gazette.l

party visiting O.r's Island last week
rame upon an e!lerly citizen, whom they
Interviewed and fauni that be had al
ways lived upon the island and was
familiar with 10 history. They asked if
Mrs Stoves account OF the Inhabitants
and their doings was accurate. WALL"
taid he, ''she got one thing right" What
vas that" "The nam Of the island"
"AETHUE'-Yes. We should Ike TO have
you write for or paper Address YOUR
letter to tie business office. AMI it will be
ssnt to You.-I l. Lsaeytj.t1s.t.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1886-09-16
TALNAGE'S SERMON.
a notwithstanding Discourse On
The Vacant Chair"

4 Subject That Embraces Every Home
The Chairs .sEade Vacant by Absence
and Death-"Thou shalt be Missed
Because Thy Seat VIII be Empty"
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1886-09-16

GaAY or sandy boards are colored brown
or black by Buckingharn's Dye LOT 'ne
Whiskers- - -. Iii ..sd.
10 -,,sIarial poisons from the system.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1886-09-16
Water Runs Down

Hill and Just as naturally life, energy and strength
are gained by taking Hooi's SarsaDarilIa. The pc.
culiar toning purifying and vitalzng qualities ~
this successful medicine felt throughout the en-
tire system, expelug disease, and giving quick
healthy action u every organ. If you suffer from
any disease OF the blood, stomach disorder, or I'LL
Guilty with the liver and kidneys, Try the peCRlia-
medicine, Hoods Sarsapar!lla. Be sure TO get
Ho5t's. Take no other.
have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla for dyspepsia
and as a tonic Alternative, with the most beneficial
results. l have also used It for rheumatism with
the good eject. regard it enc Of the Ftr7 Eest
family medicines ana would not willingly be WITH
out it." A. B. CURRY. Fl Evidence. Il. l.
IL have been using II y5d's sa:sa9arilla for indi-
Cee,i5n and liver trouble II has greatly benefited
me- and I think it is fully a. good q medicine as
claimed" E. 5. CHEsEDRo, chief engineer fire
dept, S;0IinEton, CT.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1886-09-16

A NEw YoRK newspaper boasts that
q, owns a tomshawk. We should judge 50
from the character Of its ilustrations-
hnr.inz,cn Ere Press.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1886-09-16

A PosfrryE FACT Of the Ago IS the certain
tv OF relief afforded IN skin diseases by
GLrNN's SULTuTE ,~a'".
Inns FtIR AND WusEgR DYE, Black or
Brown, jJc.