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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-26
AN CURE.
Thievish Kitty Gray and Her Involuntary
Bath,

Thievish Kitty Gray and Her Involuntary
Bath
Foolish little Kitty Gray would jump
up to the great earthen cream bowl to
steal a drink, although BERTHE kept her
saucer we'll supplied with good sweet
milk.
But Kitty thought it nice to be a lit
tie thief and help herself to little sips
of cream from the pantry. Several
times she had been caught and pun,
ished for the troublesome trick, but it
seemed to make no difference; she
would first jump to the shelf, then step
carefully upon the edge of the bowl,
and softly lap the thick, rich cream
with her little naughty red tongue.
One day BERTHE vas in the kitchen,
when all at once he thought he heard
some little movements in the pantry.
He crept slowly to the door. and there
was Kitty Gray just stepping slyly upon,
the edge of the cream bowl. Pretty
soon she began tapping the yellow
cream. BERTHE stole noiselessly in, and
suddenly giving Kittie a quick push, in
she went, head first, into the splashing
Clcdu1. OuC llOunSttEtu dUOut Ill gE6h0
fright and distress, scrambling and
scratching, trying to get out. But the
bowl was deep and the glazed sides so
slippery, poor Kitty might have
drowned had she fallen in accidentally.
BERTHE let her stay until he though it
cruel to keep her there %anylonger, then
he helped her out.
Poor Kitty ran dripping away, and
hid somewhere in the dark.
1t was not very kind for BERTHE to do
as he did, but when he promptly told
his mamma the truth about it, she said
she would forgive him if Kitty was
cured of her naughty habit-and she
was. From that day, Kitty Gray never
was seen near the cream bowl again.
In fact, she would run away and hide
if any one was seen approaching with
the bowl in hand. II Christian at Work.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-26
AN INTERESTING CHAMBER.

The Room In the State Department Where
All Treaties Are Signed.
On the main floor of the State Depart
ment is the Secretary's room. Opening
out of this on the east side is a small
anteroom, which leads into one of the
most interesting chambers in the de-
partment. 1t is known as the diplo-
attic reception room, and in here are
received the various ministers who
come to see the Secretary on official
business, and where all treaties and
conventions are signed. 1t is a room
some sixty-ive feet long by twenty feet
wide, lighted by six long windows
from which a fine view may be obtained
of the Potomac. The ceiling is divided
into arches, the centers of which are
painted a light gray color, with broad
borders at each end. The floor is
of wood, highly polished and vanished,
two large Turkish rugs of a red body
with blue borders nearly covering the
entire surface. The general tone of
the room is subdued and harmonious,
in keeping with the grave diplomats
who meet there to discuss weighty
questions. The windows are shaded
by white lace curtains and hangings Of
a grayish blue Turkish material, with
threads of gold running through the
fabric, and 1~ambrequins to match. Al
both ends of the room are long ebony
tables, covered with brown felt, around
which are low ebony arm-chairs, up.
holstered to match the curtains. Two
sofas are against the wall, facing the
table, and between them is a long mir.
Tor in an ebony frame. Opposite the
mirror is a low, elongated %settee; which
stands on the bare boards. At each
end of the room is an ebony fireplace.
Over the tables are acknowledgements
nickel and brass chandeliers with
twelve lights, and in the center a
heavier one with eighteen burners.
On the walls are portraits in oil of
Webster, Lord Ashburton, Washburn,
Fish, Frelinghuysen, Evarts, Jefferson.
Seward, Blaine, and Washington
Chicago Times.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-26

If manure is to be used in the or
chard it should never be fresh or such
as will quickly ferment. That which
has been thoroughly composted or well
decomposed is best. Woodmold, mixed
with lime and ashes, has been found
excellent, and the better the manure in
ineness of condition and freedom from
decomposing matter the less liability Of
the trees to disease.-San FRANCISCO
Chronicle.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-26

"A certain professor claims that a
person can not taste anything ID the
dark. 1t is evident that the worthy
man neveyplayed ',po.t-oAice>"-LoW~
ell Citizen.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-26
1t is stated that Russian WON

1t is stated that Russian women
talk less than American women, which
seems plausible enough. If American
women had to use the Russian lam
guage the case would be vice versa. 1t
takes much longer to pronounce a Rus
sian word than an American word
Nor,1stova Herald.
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sEnp0usLr rHR.ATsM

an Arncr1san ottkon, theu tmprisched 10 Mex
o1cnse In Texas OF which : Mexican Citizen
was the object After demand had been
was anendei 20 as b inclpds Q vioiaEioa o.
HexiCan law within Hcxican tsrritosy.
. This ,o'aasr o. al'essS essnss:; s,ss;:, one
eisl investigation OF the case. pending VI Oh
Mr.. Cutting was released. The tncident has,
Mexico, novel IN our history, whereby any
otfense committed anywhere b. q. foreisnef.
penal In the place of lts commission. and OF
tender DO fourd In Msxioo. be there tried and
pun shed in conformity With Mexican laws.
THIS jurisdiction was sustained by tee
proved by the executive branch of that Gov.
ernment upen the authority of nexteAn
statute. Tho Appeilste Court. 10 resoas1ng
Mr.. Cutting. dccided that tho absnAeumsut
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The report Of the
SECRETARY or WAR

ena ioshncatlons ~ n nas oeen iuy ahd caretuily
report was submitted ut the last session of
Congress, but no construction work OF the
kind recommended by tho Board has beeR
appropriations for such purpose. The dc
fenseless condition OF our see coast and lake
froutioP Is perfectly paipable. The examine.
tions made must convince us all that certain
OF our citi-s named In the report Of the board
should be fortified, and that work on the most
important OF these fortihcations should be
commenced at once; the work has been thor.
oughly considered aud laid out. tho Secretary
of War reports. but all 10 delayed In default
of Congressional action. Tho absolute neoes.
sity, Judged by Ai standards OF prudence and
foresight, of our preparation for an e6ectual
resistance against the armored ships and steel
guns and m0rtavs OF modern construction
which may threaten the cities on our coasts.
is go apparent that hope effective steps will
be taken In that direction Immediately.
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attention was directed to the fact that the
REVENUES OF THE GOVERNMENT
exceeded ~ actual needs. and It was sus-
taken to rsneve the people from the unneoes-
eary burden Of taxation thus made apparent.
In vlcw OF the pressing importance Of the
confederation.
Tho income of the Government by its in
creased volume and through economies in Its
SS!Iscsicn = n%x mors than ever y e1ces, Of
surplus 70 the payment Of such portion Of
the public debt as u now ut our option sub
Fsss wsich has iatsiy pravsiIed. would - retire tire
thst class OF indebtedness within less
% tsan one year from this d.ts.
ceipt OF an annual income much greater
than necessary 70 meet government expenses.
With no indebtednees upon which 1t could be
avast quantity OF money. the circulating
medium az the people, boarded In the treas
ury vhe.. 1t should be in their hands, or
lie s1sravasssee With ali the % corrupsins tiny
nati0aAi demoralixation which follows In its
Bat it 10 not the simple existence of this
surplus and it, threatened attendant evils
which furnish the strongest argument
our Ne 81 eSs axs
ions bcts sssn tSs people and their Govern
meots eno y ooo8etVus departure from tn6
rubeo which limH the right OF Federal taxa
ton. Good eovernmcnt, an1 espeoi-
ally the g0vesuHeut or which every Amer.
icGn citiSea boasta. has Tor IT. objects tho
protection OF every person within its care In
the greatest liberty conststeat with the good
tbe e1toyment OF bis earnings, With the least
pessible dimunittoa for pubile needs. when
more OF tho peepao's susteoancs 70 exacted
thB0uGh the form Of tar akt0n than b neces-
cary 70 meet the just obllgats0ns Of the gov
er11oot and the ex xpenso OF tts economical
administration, such oxaotiOn becomes
RUTuI.Ass ExroRTION a
and violation OF the funAamental principles
OF Q FREQ governnent. The Indirect msnner
IN v ich these exactl0ns are made has o
tsoasncy 70 cooceal thcir true character and
theAr extent. but We have arrived at . stage
Af superduous revenue wbioh has aroused
tie people to Q realizat1On OF the fact that
tho amount raised pro feesedly for the sup
pprt OF the Gove!nneut, 10 paid y them -
abso utely, II add, to the price OF tho things
whtoh supply their daily wapts,. as IL It, was
pal1 e aied periods Into the hands Of the
ming to undorstand that capital though
| somatines vaunttng 10 importance and
c!aoossng for ~ DrotSoion and favor OF the
teuehed ~ ~ Dastcal hand Of labor. II
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merits, or to secure favorable action when
1t could not be expected under the most lib.
orens The door 70 the allow snce
questionable claims. and presents to the leg
lative and executive branches of the Govern.
law, and plainly devoid OF merit, bnt so sur.
rounded by sentiment and patriotic feeling
that they are hard to resist:
claims for pension arc made without merit,
and that many have been allowed upon
fraudulent representations. This has been
In this but In prior administrations. The
usefulness and the juatice OF any " ystem for
the eistr, button Of pensions depend upon tho
viii be seen from the report Of the Commis.
siOner that there are now paid by the Gov
ernment I3l different rates Of pension.
can obtain show that S,0O OF those who have
served IN the army and navy OF the United
States are nov supported, In whole or In
chari,ies, exclusive OF those in Soldiers
Homes under the direction and control Of
the Government. Only thirteen per cent.
.ns: nunSer ss for
late war something like twenty per cont, in
Guiding their widows and relatives, have been
or now are In receipt of pensions. The Amer
loan people with patriotic grateful regard
for our ex-soldiers too broad and too ssCred
to be mOnopolized by any special advocStes,
and exact Justice should be done to all hon.
est claimants for pensions.
Every patriotic heart responds to tender
consideration for those who. having served
their country long and we'll, are reduced to
destitution and dependence, not Ms an Incl
dent of their service, but with advancing age
or through sickness or misfortune. We are
all tempted by the contemplation Of such a
condition to supply relief and are often impa-
ing TO no one in the desire to indulge this
feeling of consideration can not rid myself
of the COMPLETION that II these ox-soldiers
entitled to the beneht of an enactment,
under which relief may be claimed
as q right. and that such relief should be
evasion Of It; nor should such worthy oh.
jeots of care, all equally entitled. be re-
mitted to the unequal operation OF sympathy
influence. with their unjust determinations.
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S~Arentee9 gpeed Comfort aat!
e &c has eH the safety applll
iosf~iss discspfns strict ana a
ALL EXPRESS TRAINS
g snd SoMEIfSEHdfsftaS osESHdffad 664IsS, eSssaa
-between Chicago, st. Jossph,
CHAIR CARS.
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Eight million umbrellas are used up
In this country everv year. Well, why
uot?-LosceW Courier.
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The control OF the AFFAIRS of the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

having been placed In the hands Of purely
executive officers, while the Congress still
government. 1t becomes my duty to make
known the most pressing neeas OF the DIS
trtct and rccGn1nend their consideration.
certain and unsatisfactory condition, and
their codificatk'n or rev.ion 10 much needed.
During the past year one OF the bridges
leading from the District to the State
of Virginia became unit for use and travel
upon II was forbidden. This leads me to
suggest that the Improvement OF all tho
60 from the City Of Washington. is worthy OF
the attention Of Congress. The Commission
ers of the District represent that the laws
licenses therefor should be At once amended,
and that legislation ts needed to consolidate.
define and enlarge the scope and powers of
siOners be Clothed With the power
70 make: within nxed limitations. po.
Ersnted sl1 carefully guarded would tend to
eubserve the good orier Of the municipality.
u seems that trouble still exists growing out
BY certain railroads having their termini in
the city. 1t is very important that suoh laws
should be enacted upon' p'.a this subiec. ss viii
cilittes they require for the transaction
OF their busine ss, and at the same time pro-
tect citizens from injury 70 their persons or
property. Tho COmn nssiOners arain oom.
plain that the accommodations afforded them
FOR tho necessary Offices for District business
and for the safe keeping of valuable books
and papers are entirely insufficient. I rec-
Ommend that this condition of affairs be rom.
edied by Congress and that suitable quarters
DO furnished for the needs OF the District
Government.
IN CONCLUSION,
earnestly invoke such wise action on the
part of the peoples legislators as i'll sub
serve the public good an demonstrate dur
ing the remain nv days of the Congress as at
present organized It's ability and inclination
to SO meet the peoples needs that IL shall be
gratefully remembered by an expectant con-
stitueucy.
GROVER CLEvELAkD.
Washington, Decembcr6 O. 1855.
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show marked and gratifying improvement
during the past year.. A particular account
OF Its transact Ms and condition is given 10
the report OF the Postmsster-Ge Geaersl. which
will be lard before you. The reduction Of the
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THE APACHES.

In September and October last the hostile
Apaches who, under the leadership of Gero
niino, had for eighteen mohths been on the
wsrpatA, and during that time had commit
ted many murders aud been the cause of con
slant terrOrs to the settlers OF Arizona, sur
rendered to General siles, tho military com
mander, who succeeded General Crook In the
management and Direction OF their pursuit.
reported. and in view OF the und crstandlnl
which these murderous sRvages seemed q
entertain OF the assurance zen them. l,
was considered best TO imprison them 10 such
manner rs to prevent Their ever engaging ID
such outrages A9ain instead OF trying
them for murder. Bort Pickens having
been selected as safe place OF con
iinement, all the adult males were sen
thither and will be closely guarded as pris-
oners. In the meantime the residue OF the
band who. though still remaining upon tbs
reservation. were regarded as unsafe anc
Q .spccted of furnishing aid to those on the
war path, mad been removed to Fort Marion
Tho women and larger children of the hos
tiles we're also taken there, and ARA rgementi
have been made for putting the children o.
proper age in Indian schools.
The affairs of
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-07-07
THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER, JULY 1886.

of many of the most cultured men and
women of his generation. He enjoyed
the friendship of many of the most emf
nent and distinguished men of the Uni
ted States. The open doors of his hos
pitable home, the large heart and liberal
hand, at all times, greeted, alike the
needy and the wealthy. with a lavish,
generous kindness and welcome, that
made his house a true representative
home of Southern culture. He was a
striking and conspicuous landmark of
"the olden time" He was the last of
the Committee who received and escorted
Henry Clay into our State in 1874.
He was one of the Council of State
under the administration of Gov. Manly,
and when the dark clouds of war gathered
over us, he was again called to act in the
same capacity under the administration
of Gov. Vance. Possessed of a clear and
we'll balanced mind, a noble and gener-
Gus heart, and surrounded with all the
essential conditions of domestic happi-
ness, his life was comparatively free from
trouble. Upright, just, honorable and
true, he fell asleep as peacefully as a babe,
and leaves behind him as a priceless
heritage to his children-a good name
and a pure character. XXX.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-07-07
DIED.
For the Progressive Farmer.

Mr.. N. WILLIAMS, of Yadkin county,
born February 4th, 1900, died at his
home July Sd, 1886, aged sc years, 4
months and 20 days.
In early life he went to the University
of our State, but was prevented from
prosecuting his course of study by severe
illness. Throughout his whole life he
was an enthusiastic advocate of higher
education, and was ever a strong and
faithful friend of the University. For
forty years he was a member of it's Board
of Trustees, and rarely did he fail, during
this long term of service, to be present
on commencement occasions.
At the age of twenty-five he was mar
ried to Miss Mary Graves Kerr, whose
lovable disposition and excellent quail
ties of heart and mind made her the
happy companion of his life until about
two years ago, when she was aiken from
him by death. This blow shadowed his
life with a sorrow that was deep and
abiding. Their union was blest with nine
children, two of whom only survive. Be
sides his own children a number OF 9TH
ers were brought upunder his charge and
found a home under his hospitable roof.
His magnificent home was the resort
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-07-07
A HARDY LIGHTWEIGHT.

AS a very thin preacher was walk
ing along the street neal his house,
says the Liuing Church, he was stop
ped by a man Of robust proportions.
care you the clergyman living in
this neighborhood whom the people
say is dying of consumptionY" in
CURED the hearty.looking individual,
at the same time taking an ample
survey of the divine's meagre frame.
III don't know, brother" meekly
replied the clergyman; "but [ have
been preaching the gospel at this
weight for fifteen years, and many's
the time [ have conducted funeral
services over just such a big, healthy
brother as you"
The robust individual said not a
word, but thoughtfully walked away.
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Oxford
FEMALE SEMINARY
OXFORD, M Q.

Five of the leading schools of the
world are represented by their graduates
in our corps of teachers-the Stuttgart
Conservatory of Music of Germany, the
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, the
University Of Va, the Amherst School
of Languages, and the Cooper Union Art
School of New York.
In consequence of the continued in
crease of patronage, several thousand
dollars will be spent during the vacation
in charging the buildings.
Catalogues are now ready for distribu-
ton.
The session of 1886 and '87 opens
September l, and closes June 2.
22-6t. F. p. HOBGOOD.
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HILL
n URSERIES!!
POMONA u. o.

THESE NURSERIES ARE LOCA-
L ted q miles west of Greensboro, at
the junction of the Richmond & Danville
and Salem Branch Railroads. There you
can find
ONE AND A HALF MILLION OF
TREES AND VINES GROWING. =
Parties wanting Trees, &C., are respect
fully invited to call and examine stock
and learn the extent of these Nurseries.
Stock consists of all the leading and new
varieties of Apple, Peach, Pear; Stand
ard and DWARF, Plums, Apricots, Grapes,
Cherries, Mulberries, Nectarines, Figs,
Ounces, Gooseberries, Raspberries, Cur
rants, Pecans, English Walnuts, japanese
Persimmon, Strawberries, Shrubs, Roses,
Evergreens, Shade Trees, &c.-and in
fact everything of the hardy class usually
kept in a first-class Nursery,
SUITABLE FOR NORTH CAROLINA
and the Southern Border States.
New Fruits of special note are the
Yellow Transparent Apple, Lady Ingold
Peach, the Lawson, Keiffer, Lucy Duke
and Beaufort Pears, Lutte, Niagara, and
the Georgia Grape, Wofford's Winter.
DT Descriptive Catalogues free.
Correspondence solicited. Special in
ducements to large planters.
Address, J.. VAN. LINDLEY,
Pomona, Guilford Co., n. c..
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grodnee @arket.

The prices of many of the articles emu
merated below are materially affected by
the claw of supply and demand" but
this table is corrected weekly by some Of
our largest and most reliable dealers, and
our readers may accept the quotations as
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-07-07
Winston Tobaeeo Market,


Breaks are liberal so far this week and
prices continue fair for all sound tobac
cos in good keeping order. Damaged
and tobacco in bad order are selling very
low. We note a good demand for dark
and medium bright smooth, sweet leath-
cry mahogany wrappers and filters. We
quote sound tobaccos:
LUGs-Common, sound, S 800 to$ $50
Medium $50 to 600
Good,.."..... $50 to 1000
" Fine,............ 300 to 1000
observation-disclosures $50 to s $50
Medium,............ $50 to 900
Good,.".......... 1000 to 400
CurrERs.-Good $500 to $4,000
Fine,......... 22.OO to $500
RICH, WAxEY FILTERS. $500 to $500
WRAPPERs-Common, $500 to $22.5O
Medium;..... $500 to 5000
Good,..".... $500 to $500
Fine,....... 5000 to 5000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-09
senator sumper,s Elm.

What is known as Charles Summers tree in
the capitol grounds is dying, and will have to
be taken away. This tree stands in the CEN
tire of the walk leading from New Jersey ave-
nue. to the southeast entrance to the capitol
building and was greatly admired by Senator
Sumner for its splendid symmetry and luxu.
RANT foliage. Some years ago. when the cap
itol grounds were being remodeled, the land
scape architect directed its removal to make
room for the walk. Senator Simon Cameron,
from his rooms at the Congressional hotel,
saw what was going on, and ran over to the
place in his dressing gown and slippers. He
made use of some very vigorous language
concerning the new-fangled landscape archi-
lecture that was being introduced, and swore
that Summers tree should not be sacrificed.
He said that Sumner and he had never been
friends, but that so long as he lived he should
see that 80 noble an object Of his colleagues
affection was spared. So the tree was allow
ed to stand, an obstruction in the middle OF
the walk. But although Mr.. Cameron could
tie the hands of the woodman, he cannot OBJ
struct the process of nature, and the tree
must go. - Washington Cor Chicago Inter-
ocean.