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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-24
Some Famous Old Men.

The longevity of famous statesmd
remarkable. Imagine Lord Palmer
acting vigorously as Prime Ministd
England when over eighty, COVER
the vast British Empire with std
hand. and making speeches three h
long in the House of Commons
rising next day fresh as man Of
Think of the venerable Guizot,
French statesman, who, at the 81
81, was still writing histories, presld
over religious conventions, and ca
ing on lively discussions in the lrd
Academy.
The late Lord Lyndhurst made
speeches in the House OF Lords Y
he had passed his ninetieth year.
his longtime rival, Lord Bronsl]
wrote his autobiography, in three so|
volumes, when he had nearly reaq
ninety years.
The Marquis of Lansdowne, wig
Lord Henry Petty, was leading y
Der of the Cali the Talents" cabmsa
which Charles James Fox was the y
in 1906, was still an active mempq
the House of Lords nearly slAty y
later, in 1868, and died in that ye'
the age of SO.
The Duke of Wellington took ply
public affairs until his death III 100
his eighty-third year. :,
In former generations enerSell,c, -.
men Of advanced years are found 'il =
scattered through the pages OF Ms.
There was the old Marquis OF WING
ter, who could remember Edwa aps
the first York sovereign, in 1902
who. when he died in l5I2, ~
age of 81, was holding Office u
Queen Elizabeth.
Referring to the statesmen OF ou'
country, 1t is familiar fact tli'l'
Adams and Thomas Jefferson
second and third Presidents, pot H.,
on the 4th of July, 1926, Just M
century from the day on whlcl, !,
signed the Declaration of lndepell's'
Adams being 81, and Je1iefs97nt
President Andrew Jackson hSeo :, /
SO, John Quincy Adams to be o. ~
son Youths Companion
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-24
London a Sad CITY,

To American eyes London is very
sad city; a far sadder city than Paris
and the struggle for existence among
the poor seems harder and more DIES.
perate. But perhaps even more de
plorable and painful than this physical
poverty is the moral poverty which per.
mits the cringing servility to be seer
among those who are poor but not re
spectacle. Below certain level-ano
there are thousands and thousands be
low this level-it is hard to detect any
manly self-respect OF any trace OF
shame at establishment This servility
is encouraged and rewarded by the pat
ronizing air Of many of those in 6
higher walk Of life, most of whom ought
to know better. An American in En-
gland is often shocked at the harsl
tone in which servants are ordered
about. OF course, this is not to be
noticed often in households of those
who are truly gentlemen; it is less in
frequent from upstairs. Put a beggal
on horseback, and he will swear at his
groom. heard of an old family butler
complaining of the disadvantages OF
serving "shoddy" millionaire. "Those
sort of people," he said, "don't neve,
treat their servants properly; they
can't afford to do it; there amt margin
enough"
The English gentleman is kindly and
friendly, but he is born in his caste:
and he is as conscious of it as any Brah.
min, and he acts according to its code
and he feels toward servant not al
all as n Frenchman or an America.
feels who has been brought up in Ian.
of equality. I am not sure but that
this caste is strong factor in the
keeping open of the breach between
the Englishman and the American-in
SO far, at least, as it is open; and that
the gulf between the two nationalities
is very deep and not wide would he
denied by no one who had known them
both. We Americans may say of the
English what the Scotch engineer OF
the Cunarder said of the captain, "He's
my friend, but dinna like him. Cor
,'espo1adence Boston Aduertiser.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-24
Typhoid Fever.

The Revue Scientific contained a
paper read before the Academy OF
Medicine on the use of water in the
treatment of typhoid fever, which de-
serves more general attention The
form of treatment described differs
somewhat from that commonly used in
fevers and appears to have been dis
covered by q German physician named
Brand. 1t consists, substantially, in
putting the patient into bath warmed
to the temperature of his body, and
then gradually cooled down to sixty or
even forty degrees The effect of this
application is said to be magical in the
immediate amelioration of the fever.
The permanent effect of it is best
shown in the statistics accompanying
the paper. In the French army, be.
tween 1875 aud 1880 there were PC, O47
cases Of typhoid fever. OF these 9,597
died, being mortality of 367 per cent.
In the corresponding time there were
in the German army l4,S35 cases Of
typhoid fever, Of whom 1,491 died, a
mortality of about 10 per cent. The
character Of the disease was much the
same in both armies, and the general
habits and health Of the men the same
The only noticeable difference was that
in the German army the water treat
ment was largely used.
An analysis of the statistics of the
German army affords still more con-
vincing evidence. From 1920 to 1874
the rate of mortality for typhoid fever
patients was a little over 25 per cent
From 1865 to 1874 the rate was Is per
cent. In 1862 the chief of the medical
staff called the attention of the army
physicians to Brands cold water treat
ment. The adoption of the new treat
ment was followed by so marked a
falling off in the death rate as to lead to
its still more general use. In the years
1874 to 1880 the typhoid fever cases
ranged from l,741 to 1920 annually.
and the mortality fell from - per cent.
in 1874 to per cent. in 1880. In the
Second Army Corps the water treat
ment was more thoroughly tested The
death rate, which was q in 100, after
the introduction of this treatment fell
off in le67-74 to IA per cent, and in
lo74-T to rs in 100. In the last
named year, DR.. Abel, a strenuous up-
holder Of the cold water treatment. as
sumed medical direction of the corps.
and the mortality was reduced through
out the entire corps to 50 in !, 1925 cases,
or little over AZ per cent. Still
more striking is the confirmation af-
forded by the experience of five prin-
cipal hospitals of this division of the
army, which were under the direction
OF DR.. Abel personally. In 1860 the
mortality had been reduced to ~ per
cent. and during the five years follow
ing the coming of DR.. Abel it fell to Ia
deaths in 764 cases, or Is per cent.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-24
THE PRINCES HUNTING.
DY HENRY W. AUSTIN.

Twas i'm Persia (the legends say So
Asad from legends, OF course truth ia not far ,
Lived @ noble prince. whose name know.
iASiastt doCRn't rhyme Wel1-So letit 60
TnEhat silent, mystical land below.
Whore the usedsup pins and marbles are.
G|htNHprncca now have for1to ten Quite,)
V1lenevif Z couftier chanced to say
sr es1ng M e5sn should nav
Purae OF gold to the witty wight
Now tho prince. out hunting one summer day,
s}au.tin old. Old man i'll homespun suit,
'W'ao'Was setting out fruit trees whereat with
gay
odassoSs You've throwing '1 your time away s
bexoH t fancy you'll live till these trees bear
~for A1rse-score years and moro. God wot."
Ssnoththe OLE, cid man. with mellow smile,
sateairT Trees th .solph planted not
Nor l,sfd any dobt to the past. why, ought,
psa.eHlangdd Tor thief or an migrate yile."
"ZeAls" drawied the prince much pleased, and
straight
pure wes flung at tho old mans feet,
Who smiled aud answered with voice elate:
You see. KIND. sir, don't have to wait;
My tees bear fruit ct on early date
A2ld. truly. such fruit is uncommon sweet
"Xc4a. ,ead" criod tho prince. at tho apt reply
Stal further charmed, ard two purses more
We're tossed to the wit who, smiling sly,
Said: "Whatt Two crops in ono season? Why,
SincoI was a younker. under the sky,
Such miracle was never seen BEFORE"
'"Zel,, Eeh, zehl" laughed tho prince, and his
treNsurer's hand
H,roc purses more to the ground lot fly:
Let fly: Tor riches have wings, and-and
Thearince began dmly to understand
ie'dbetterfly. too. lest the wit so bland
Should drain his treasury dry
81, tho ren,a rrinco tn Lis Aa1b sterd
Put his golden spurs and galloped away.
1aeii tho Old old man roared out, indeed,
az planting fruit trees I've no need;
F9ie whole crenton may run to seed
For ave made 'posterity pay"
and then, unless history's worse than wrong,
Hepicked UP the purses and pulled off the
1nadbearid TINT he had not sported long,
hnh Tho wig which had hidden the color strong
OF tAered. red hair from tho courtly throng
Who envied his luck that day.
1s,enh Q taughed. and the mountains many q
s1Ailo
1a,e Alusical echo caught,
aA he called for his wine-skin and pipe; and
4aiie
as was calling Justify. over tho stile
faaae o mnfdon bringing them with q smile,
hssd ne kissed hcr-as he ought.
MORAL.
All, mel Times gray since that summer 80 gay
Nhen tho Princes deer hunt cost him dear,
lstfags dSn moral remains--like ray
eeSfasRunthat laughed in his face that day:
!Teall2t persons who inOral2o keep away,
Fost hawk OF huabug is lowering ncar.
--tfa1f Cheer
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-24
Two on the Doctors.

Judge z, of Washington, Ind, ii
trying case in court, had for witness
against his client comparatively new
physician. and the Judge questioned
ele young "saw-boncs in this wise:
"4ou say you are practicing physi
clan and surgeon?"
II am," was answered.
"Where do you practice?"
TN Washington and vicinity"
"Do you mean Washington, D. c.
Davies County,, Ind, and not Wash
ington City, District OF Columbian"
II do. Yes, sir"
"How long have you practiced here ~
aOyer six years, sir"
Judge =, musingly -"ouer STA
years!" He then added, directing the
remark to the jury:
"That's the first I ever heard of it.
the young doctor perspiring the while
like rain.-Det,oit Free Press.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-24
Cheating in Gems.


The invention Of what are called
"doublets" in acknowledging can be
traced back for centuries. Que mode
Of getting up false stones has been de-
scribed by Jerome Cardan, who has
published in detail the method of the
inventor, one Zocolino. This persons
way of working was to procure thin
flake of very inferior and cheap ex-
ample of the stone he desired to ''im-
PROVE" choosing those which had little
color, and might in consequence he
procured at a nominal price. AS
bottom for his makeup" he took g
bit Of crystal which he had shaped to
his purpose, covering this with trans
parent glue with which he had mixed
the necessary coloring material, so as
to be like the finest specimen of the
gem he intended to forge, he carefully
fixed on the flake of stone, and con-
cealed the joining Of the two SO deftly
by careful setting as to make purchasers
fancy that his gems were not only
genuine, but really finer than those Of
other jewelers.. For time Zocolino
formished, and was enabled by means
of his cunning workmanship to deceive
the cleverest lapidaries but detection
came at last, and put an end to his
fraudulent practices in gem-making.
1t may be mentioned as warning
to travellers that the Singhalese at
Colombo are experts in such frauds, and
frequently persuade persons to purchase
cleverly set up doublets of pieces OF
rock crystal cut and polished. Doub-
lets in MANY cases, especially when
both parts are really diamonds, are
somewhat difficult to detect, even by
men who have had great experience in
the gem and jewel trades. Often when
these gems have been set in cluster it
has been found on examination that at
least one of the stones is made of
paste, or is perhaps a doublet. A
rather curious story went the rounds Of
the press some years ago, when on the
death of lady Of title, it was found
that more than one-third of the family
diamonds We're composed of false
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-24

Son: "Father, the lecturer at the
hall tonight said that lunar rays were
only concentrated luminosity of the
earth's satellite. What do you think
about it," Intelligent parent-"All
moonshine, my son-all moonshine."
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-24
Full Enough to Be Baled o'''

"say, Mr.. scraggs, you're wan''
the Alderman's Office"
whats the matter?" ~
"Your son Joe's been arrested
"What for?" IN
"Don't know. He's poorly full: !
"lhy, I never knew him to d ,'a "
"Well, maybe not. Anyhow III Jo1
you TO bail him out. "-PA"ou''
Call.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-24
Americans in Paris.

Always conspicuous by their affa-
bility, pretty toilets, and certain
peaceful independence Of manner are
the Americans, by far the most popular
of all the strangers with the Paris public.
They possess the two essentials to
French favor-politeness and pslf. Al
ways floating in a delightful nimbus of
gold, they emerge from distant mine,
or oil-wcll, OF rancho to shower smiling
prosperity upon the meritorious popu-
lation with whom "Thank you" goes
we'll, not quite but almost as far as
recklessness i'll the disbursement of
small coin.
In no place is the difference SO strik-
ing between English, French, and
American girls, nor are their self
reliance, Judgment, and simplicity so
strongly contrasted as here, where the
upper class of the three nations meet in
the same social stratum, but with q
difference Of education, of development,
and tradition as wide as the seas which
forever separate their different shores.
And let it be frankly confessed, with all
pardonable satisfaction, that in almost
every respect the American girl OF
to-day is in advance OF her Saxon and
Gallo sisters. Paris correspondence
Philadelphia Press.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-24

THERE is no good substitute for
WISDOM" says Josh Billings, "but 81.
lence IS the best yet discovered"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-24

"JoHN, what is that scar OH your
chin?" "That scar? Oh, that's relic
of barherism."
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-24
Washington mt Yorktown.

One who was in the army at the time
relates an incident that came under his
notice:
ga considerable cannonading from
the enemy; one shot killed three men,
and mortally wounded another While
the Rev. MIR. Evans, our chaplain, was
standing near the Commander-in-C Chief,
a shot struck the ground so near as to
cover his hat with sand. Being much
agitated, he took off his hat, and said,
See here, General!' Mr.. Evans re-
piled his excellency, with his usual
composure, you'd better carry that
home and show it to your wife and
children. "
Indeed it seemed to many that Wash
ington bore charmed life, and it was
often said that he was under the special
protection of God. He was fearless,
and constantly exposed to danger, but
his constant escapes made him cool and
self-possessed, and the admiration of
his men. He was excited by the events
which were hurrying the war to tho
close, and he watched with intense
earnestness the several assaults which
were made on the works. Once he had
dismounted and was standing by Gen
erals Knox and Lincoln at the grand
battery. 1t was not safe place, for,
though they were behind fortification,
it was quite possible for shot to enter
the opening through which they were
looking One of his aids, growing
nervous, begged him to leave, for the
place was very much exposed.
"If you think So" said Washington,
"you are at liberty to step back. +"
Presently ball did strike the cannon,
and rolling off, fell at Washington's
feet. Gen. Knox seized him by the
arm.
"My dear General" said he, eve can't
spare you yet"
"lt's spent ball." replied Washing
ton, coolly. "No harm is done" He
watched the action until the redoubts
which his men had been assaulting were
taken; then he drew long breath of
relief and turned to Knox
"The work is done" he said emphat-
ically; "and we'll done "-Horace E.
Scatdder, IN st. Nicholas.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-24
THE ECONOMICAL Girl,

IdE ECONOMICAL GIRL.
They say she's worth her weight in M,
For she herself confesses. e0'I
She sends her boots to be resolod
Aud always turns her dresses.
Economy the maiden loves
She'll never want a lover
She darns her stockings and her p1oros
An,, makes her bonnets over.
-BostGn Courier.
a DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.
She went alown the garden walk.
HIS arm was around her waist:
"Now don't do that" she bluntly said
"9ou know it's in bad taste"
Pm sure cannot sec it so.'
He enid with some grimaces,
My hand 1'ns only trying now.
At making glad waist places.'
Boston Budget.
BRINDLE COW.
Little cow that gives TIE milk.
Hide as sleek and soft rs silk,
No ono yet has ever seen
An honest COW give butterine,
-Gooddls San.
Honest little brindle COW,
Will you please to toll us how
Half tho milk which YOU supply
Gets the color of the sky?
--Merchant Trauslcr.
"WHEEE is the apathy?" asked
Snaggs, as she and her husband
inspecting the House of Representa-
at Washington. "The apathy" ID
rogated her husband. ayes; l
read q good deal in the papers al
the apathy of Congress, and tho1
I'd like to see it. "-PittsbuYgh CHI
icle.
JUDGE met a young friend
was going to jackson. "What busi|
will you embark IMP" asked the Ju|
II have not decided as yet, but !
try to make an honest living at
thing" was the reply. "A1y y
friend" spoke up the Judge, you
going to the right place to succeet,
there will be no opposition in that \
-VichsOa1rg Herald.
"MY husband is so poetic" said
lady to another in q Seventh street
the other day. Have you ever
rubbin' his jints with hartshorn
ment, mum?" interrupted beefy-l
ing woman with q market-basket at
feet, who was sitting OF her elbow
overheard the remark. "Il
straighten him out as quick as
thing l know of, if he hain't got it
bad. "-lTashingto7e Repa1blic.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-24
PlTH AND pOIyT

A MAN generally has 10 ,,
sum for square meal. guy az
ANGLERS and topers oro a.,
respeet-both draw the line NIKE ~, e. 4
THERE is q place in po wal
called Economy. 1t is not oA II
resort. NV SUP
IT is some satisfaction To o,
the man who holds mottra "rsoe|
always willing to accept yo nrs &c..
How MANY years of close n ple:q
wasted by the scientists, S 1a' ]
covery of the circulation a. ., LIE
was made in vein. - sne
WEEPING Widow-And no,
man, sir. Busy UndertakersoeMSs
no doubt, but little WIDE E.1 q
for the average man. 'N'''e
AN eccentric divine onco $50
audience: "My hearers, th naea
great deal of ordinary work to L.
in this world; and, thank ~ ~ 'e
there are great many ordina,s
to DO it." pq
No, IT is not hard to wr;t, j
paragraphs. All you have to 10 do
procure pen, some paper and ;nl
then sit down and write, as har IN
to you. It is not the writing H.
occurring, That is hard. W
A COMMITTEE is discussing tbo
ton of Greek and Latin in H,,1
We are willing that these daa lou
dangerous languages should "o
vided the study Of ballet danciinnr !;
made compulsory. -Loarell Cu;Saea
VISITOR Regarding the baby,-
what dear little duck of o ch;id,
resembles you both, indeed he
He's got his mothers handsome
and his fathers hair. Father W.,
bald-headed)-I think he must Ia,
haven't.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-10

Or ) LnaeHi4n. the Surgeon ehiropodist
n0S stopping a. tie Eagie hotel. i max q. !.
sofne s0ndeffQi cures IL oorns buai0ns and
lngroslus Baiis. IL yea have them and
Want them cured ~ithout pAin 0T 3rssing
blood don fail 10 give hiH an early call
a. be vii only FemaiB a few days longer
Ills charges are moderate Room u, Eagle
hotel
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-10

broagkf oat al the spseisi sat sale no~
seleg Ca a. the 0isBt = i1as tue prices
they zcgeftise sere nel 0u : tes osias
AID ends. offered t1r tae earp0se ~ bzit.
ogt nee lesiFAele gze1- 30 quantities sun
cleat ~ Withstand tie 4Ilzcss ~ Ibe fhroHzs
Qf eager Purchases. sao slner the beginning
ui tnis sac aAys iairiy lskeu ths tePulaF
.lltlllg ss.lyrlll D. sllrln
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-10
Michigan A Ohio

Train No 30 has Through Coach daily except
Sunday, for Grand Rapids. Holland Grand
Haven, Huskegon and Pentwsser. Also . Through
Coach leaves the above point. via G. q " MRv
each day, except sunday. arriving In Toledo on
Train No. 33 sf b:lC p. m.
All trains daily excepi Sunday.
VI. ". MITCHELL, y NcH ucr
Asst Gen Pae Agent Ceu'l PssS Agent
n. q. MATHEWS. Northwestern All Must egOn.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-10
VI OFFER FOR SALE

Six Lots on Waterloo Street; business
property.
One Hundred Lots on Stevens sddi-
ton. Easy terms.
Several Lots on East Fulton Street.
Very desirable Lot on Madison Ave.
House and Lot on Green Street. Very
cheap and on easy terms. and
A fine House and two Lots on FIFTH
Avenue. only few rods from street rail.
way and every way desirable, Al .
great bargain II sold soon.
We loan money and insure property.
Call and see
M w BATES 81 CO.
10 CANAL STREET.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-10

Greet - with yoar pfeseuce, and let ns
shos you the finest store the harvest aud
mos complete stock, and the rsDst stipend
Gus bargains ever offered for your approval
GIANf CL0fHIS6 CoxFANT.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-10
L. ke Shore 4 Michigan southern.
kalamazoo Division

Arrive. Leave.
q press.- -.-.-....--.7 Is a m 80 a m
Mail ------ ..... qs0atn 4 "a ,, -,
The train leaving at $50 p. m. connects al
White Pigeon with Atlantic Express on Main
Line, which has Pacific Drawing Room sleepinr
coaches from Chicago 10 New York and Boeton
without change
The train leaving al IS q. m. connects az White
Pigeon giving one hour for dinner with sfeetal
New York Express on Main Line
Through tickets and berths in sleeping coaches
can be secured nj Union Ticket Office. G. Monroe
street and depo.
Trains run by Goth meridian time which "A 30
minutes slower than Detroit time
J. ". hCkINSEY, General Agent
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-10
Scotia Williams
MAY 1.
Nothing Succeeds like Success

Our Custom Department Is
the blgglst kind Of q success.
We are turning out the finest
work IN the city. We have q
large and well selected stock OF
Woolens. from cheap Domestic
Casslmeres TO the finest lmpor-
Nations.
Noolens from Bodoine,
NOolens from Ellison.
Noolens from Collins. Down
IA a Co,
Plymouth Woolens.
Sawyer Woolens,
Globe NOolens,
SCOTT q WILLIAMS,
"a Monroe ST.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-10
Hal and Cap Department.

Mems Stiff Hats, SI.oo, Sf.2s.
$3.50, S2.oo, S2.5o, $500, and
$500.
Mems Soft Hats soc. 7so, 81,
SI.5o, S2 90, So SO and $500.
Boys Hats, 25c, soc, 7Sc. 81,
$3.50 and S2.oo.
Straw Hats. sc TO Ss. 90.
SCOTT q WILLIAMS.
"a Monroe
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-10

To Al Whom y Hsy Concern
oFFICE % THF Esaf.F -TFsN D1Fi
HoTsE No - CsNsI sTFFFI.
Grand Rsrids Mieh ksrrh %
Ladies and f4erflefnsr-au work ir fiesfing
sue coi-riue ~ clothing dresans Fhavls uisfers
ntc i done tseffef ard o. lower rates nov than
ever done before in this cifg 81 the - Fie Dye
Hou.e NJ u fsusi street
= s-kersiriuf rehiB1inR rsffting end -
lining geuas garments = specially
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-10
Detroit, Grand Haven a Milwaukee
West Bound

Passengers taking the 6.25 a u. Express make
close connection al OwossO for Lansing Aud al
Detroit for New York. arriving there al l0.s0a IN
the following morning
Night Express has local Sleeping Car from De-
troit 10 Grand Rapids
This If the only line running Limited Express
ieaNlng here al lO.S5 =. m with Sleeping Car 20
Detroit. making direct connections foi All t.Iinfs
East arriving al New York a u the se,sond
morning.
Through ticke's secured al d.. G r. & NJ o.foes
Sweets Hotel biJck, and al the depot
ID. foTTEk, City Pass Agent.
GEo. b. REEVE. TTafhc Manager. Chicago.