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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23
ROWLING suPERsr,TIoNs.

N~onsensical "Signs" and Their Stgnlfl-
canoe In the Eyes of Silly P.ople.
DREAM of eggs, sign of money.
DREAM of snakes, sign of enemies.
If you sing before breakfast you'll cry
before supper.
DREAMING of muddy or rushing water
brings trouble.
FINDING a horseshoe or a four-leaved
clover brings good luck.
If you cut your nails or sneeze on Satur-
day you do it 'for evil"
SHE who takes the last stitch at a quilt
ing will be the first to marry.
If you can not make up a handsome bed
your husband will nave q homely nose.
IF you spill the salt some one will be
mad" with you unless you puts some in the
fire.
STUB your right toe, you arc going where
you are wanted; your left, where you are
not wanted.
IL the rooster crows on the fence, the
weather will be fair; if on the doorstep, he
will bring company.
THE editor of the Bristol (Tenn.) Courier
AoS OCSA pICoCAUcu WAUu q SJIdWD0tTy
weighing one ounce.
If by any chance a mourning hat or bon
net is placed upon your head you will need
one of your own soon.
If your right ear burns, some one is
praising you; if your left, your friends are
raking you over the Goals.
If the first Sunday in the month is I'M
pleasant, there will be but one pleasant
Sunday during the month.
RETURNING to the house for a moment
after having nce started out will bring
back luck unless you sit down.
WHEN, in dropping a fork, it strikes the
floor and stands upright, it will bring a
gentleman visitor; if a knife, a lady.
WHILE at the dashboard, if the suds
splash and wet the clothes you are wear.
ing, you will nave q drunken husband.
If you drop your dish-cloth you will have
company; also if you sweep a black mark
or if two chairs stand accidentally back tc
back.
If a baby sees his face in the glass it will
be the death of him. If his nails are cut he
will be a thief. If he tumbles out of bed il
will w his being a fool.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23
q. Nj. ID.

Walking down Broadway is very pleas
ant when you feel we'll, and Tx
never felt better than when his friend asked
him how he got over that severe cough of
a aa. 81 NJ EP B. dia itp" an Amy my f bis fr iead won won,
dered what G. NJ. D. meant. He knew it
did not mean a Good Many Doctors, for
T-K-h had tried q dozen in vain. 81
have it," said he, just hitting the nail on
the head, "you mean DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, or Gold Medal Deserved
as my friend J-S- always dubs it'll
Sold by druggists.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23

WE accidently overheard the following
dialogue on the street yesterday.
Jones. Smith, why don't you stop that
disgusting hawking and splitting?
Smith. How can 1! You know I am a
martyr to catarrh.
j. Do as l did. I had the disease in its
worst form but l am we'll now.
S. What did you do for it?
j. I used Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. It
cured me and it will cure you.
s. I've heard of it, and by Jove I'll try it.
j. Do SO. You'll find it at all the drug
stores in town.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23
LOCATING THE VILLAGE.

Eau Patriots Directions to a Trav-
elcr Bound for Minneapolis.
cHbby,' said a st. Paul lady, as
ponse came up on to the piazza
evening, IAN old friend of yours is
(, and he called on his way to
feanolis."
c st. Paul man entered the house,
Feu the gentleman quite cordially
E"id:
lie says you are thinking of going
mncapolis."
Ees. thought I would
Eel!, now-going to stop over at
1eapolis, eh? Going to ride over?:"
Is the way the walking is just
| thought I would" and the visi.
F'ughed slightly, much as though
recognized, himself, that the joke
: chestnut.
ever been there?"
No."
Faven't, eli? Where did we turn
90 to Minneapolis the last time?"
~ little red school-house on the
land side of the road"
yes. Well you drive out about
nl'!es and you come to q creek.
al'er youcross this creek you strike
ce OF timber, and a little beyond
you come to clearing. Right at this
ing You'll find AIRED school-house,
so'He OF the kids, or the teacher,
any one around there will tell
M'ere Minneapolis is, and its only
II mile further, any way. You'll
The village when you come to it;
~ blacksmith shop, drug store,
o,''ce ant Il couple of saloons
ne another one there now-I
been by there in six months.
F'chnnt Irureler.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23

FaN-Sowing and Its Many Advantages
Practical Directions.

I have for years past adopted fall
sowing as in every way preferable to
spring sowing, and the seed is sown
alone and without any foster crop to
rob it of food, light and air in return
for the very questionable shelter af-
forded. Shelter is required only when
the seed is scattered on the surface and
not covered with soil, and the weak
rootlets are sprawling on the ground
in the effort to find a place to enter,
and the tender seed leaves are waiting
for the roots to get into the soil to feed
them. Then one days hot sunshine
upon the unprotected rootlcts kills
them, or a few dry days cause them to
perish, and the disappointed farmer
finds 'the seed has failed to CATCH"
On the other hand, when the seed is
properly covered in the fine rich, mel
low soil, the roots find their way to
their food at once, and being we'll sup
piled with moisture, dry weather and
hot sun don't hurt them.
An oat or rye stubble may be pre-
pared for grass sowing as follows: It
is first well dressed with manure, pre-
pared for it, made fine and partly de-
composed. This is plowcd in by lap
burrows, set at an angle of forty-iive
degrees and not turned over flat. The
blowing should be eight inches deep, if
the soil is we'll enriched to that depth;
and if it is not it is better not to try to
put down the land to permanent grass
at present, until it is adequately fertile.
AS soon as the land is plowed and
while it is moist and pulvcrulcnt it is
thoroughly narrowed, first along the
burrows and then diagonally cross
them, until the Geld has been covered.
This method secures a thorough mix
ing of the soil and the manures, and
gives three separate workings, which
bring the land to a fine mellow and yet
compact texture, well adapted to the
reception of the very fine seeds of the
various grasses.
The ground is made ready by the
first of August when the seed is sown
alone; or if it is thought better to give
some shade and protection, a pound
per acre of turnip seed is sown with it..
The seed is covered in with a light
nulIOW having oho1u ICCih hoe oNSA
three inches long, sloping back at an
angle Of sixty dc rces. A harrow SO
made passes owe the surface smoothly,
tearing up nothing from under it; and
as the teeth sink in the soil the frame
Of the harrow is dragged over the
surface, smoothing it and covering
the seed perfectly to a sufficient
depth and no more: From Il
great many experiments with grass
seed, 1 have concluded that one inch is
the best depth to have it covered. At
this depth the roots are well developed
before the spire appears, like q hair,
almost invisible on the surface, and dry
weather has no injurious effect upon
them. This is the great advantage OF
this method of sceding.-Nenry SleW-
art, IN RuraI New YORKER.
Recorder Hussey, Of Kingston, N.
Y. the other day had II case before
him in which was involved a quarrel
between two neighbors. He quickly
hNN>.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23
Squash and sweet potato

Squash and sweet potato vines
having rootlets that grow out from the
under sides of the joints, which anchor
them and prevent the wind from dis
lodging them, should be lifted very
carefully when growing, as the rootlets
not only hold the plants in place but
assist i'll procuring nourishmcnt, and
any damage done in handling retards
the vines.-M f.. Farmer.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23
the wonderful nroa,,ots :

Among the wonderful products Of
art in the French Crystal Palace was
shown q lock which admitted of.3, 647,-
$50 combinations. Heuret passed 12O
nights in locking it. Fichet was four
months in unlocking it; aftcrward they
could neither shut nor open it.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23
NurR,TlvE VALUES.
The Digestible Percentage of the Prie
cipal Grains and Glover.

A correspondent wishes us to publish
the food values of the grains and clover
named in the following table, as he
wants to know the value of each for
producing fat, muscle and bone, and
for rapid growth:
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23

WHEN THE SCALP IS ANNOYED with Dand-
ruff, GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP will be found
an infallible remedy. Hills HAIR M
WHISPER DYE. Black or Brown, soc.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23

JOHN RusK1N wants the sewlng-mnchine
to go. Let him put his feet on the treadl1
and work it, then.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23

NoHntry parson (who, in his poor
e"i'Shoncr's last illness. had chart
! sent him u can of milk every day
,ne vlcarage)-"Wcll, Mrs. Pow
I'o now have you been since your
l'ss Widow-"Yes, sir-poor
gone! But afore he went,
'eit the quart O. milk to come to
Fa'Iy, poor dearr.'-Punch.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23

THERE are instances where quail on toast
has been followed in due time by three
cents on the dollar.-Chicago Journal.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23

liE":ie women are so fendishly
.o"s rs to compel little children
m'e IN the mutilation and torture
'Isohers in order to cultivate in
"'aste Tor bloody acts of cruelty.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23

AS A hair dressing, Halls Hair Remover
has no equal. Ask your druggist for it.
The only warranted cure for chils and
fever is Ayers Ague Cure.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23

soLD again-Sccond-hand articles.-Bur
lington Free Press.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23

To SUCCEED in his profession the 'physi.
clan must have patients.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small
doses OF Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23

An indirect way of getting a drink Of
water at a cheap clearinghouse is to ask
for a third cup of tea.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23

DR.. P1ERcE's "Favorite Prescription is
the debilitated woman's best restorative
tonic.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson'sEy Water. Druggists sell it. Csc.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23

MENTAL gymnastics-Jumping to q cor
clusion.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23

Recorder Hussey, Of Kingston, N.
Y. the other day had II case before
him in which was involved a quarrel
between two %neighbors. He quickly
disposed Of the case by timing them
each five dollars Troy Times.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23

The town of Medfield, Mass, has
no fire department, the company having
disbandcd rather than accept Il reduc-
ton in pay from twelve to six dollars
ner year.-BOsLon Herald.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-23

AN ode to q goat may be called a nanny
versary poem.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-03-04
fArAL EXPLOSION 4r SHAFT NO. 1O

ONEMAN INSTANTLY KILLED-Two OTHERS LIKELY
TO DIE-THr CAUSE UNhsCERTArNED.
An awful explosion occurred Mt shaft No. l6
OF the new aqu-duct last night by which one
raan was Instantly killed and others seriously In
urcd The contractors OF this shaft are Burchard
q Denton & Co. The second shift OF men, who went out
at 10 a. in wcrs preparing to explode the locks which
they had been drilling during the day. This they geh-
orally Just ptor their change at p m, when the
thrd shift goes Fifty pounds Of dynamite
IN wooden box laid near the
heading and near by deposited number OF charges
or powder fuses It is supposed that these charges
were igncd by the lamp OF workman, thus causing an
explosion powerful enough to sot of the dynamite car
ridgos. The O1he conclusion was terrhcand when
It was over II ascertaned that John McFadden was
instantly Killed aud that stretched out on the ground
were the uncon scious bodies OF Hugh McBettory and
John Boycr while near hand lay Frank Phneau and
Patrick LoIry seriously wounded.
The four men carried to Clarys Hotel near by,
and messengers dispatched TO lonkers for Drs'
Cotton, Warren and Payne. The contractors
meanwhile sent for their physician, Dr. MUal-
ton. These promptly responded, and tho injured
men were restored con~ciousness. McBrettery was
conveyed to Riverside Hospital where late at night
he lay at the point death Il was aso believed that
tho injuries OF BOyeo might prove fatal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-03-04
FAILURE or F. ". NiCKERSON g. co.
AN ASSIGNMENT TRACEABLE TO THE WRECK OF THE
CITY OF COLUMBUS.

AN ASSIGNMENT TRACEABLE TO THE WRECK OF THE
CITY OF COLUMBUS.
BosToN, March 3 (SpeciaN.-A sensation was
created in financial circles to-day by the announcement
OF the failure Of F. W. Nckerson & Co. general com
mission merchants and agents OF the Boston and Savan
nah and Boston, Halifax and Prince Edwards Island
steamship nes There several causes given for the
suspension The TROUBLE however traced back to the
loss OF the City OF Columbus Of the Boston and
Savannah Line off Gay Head, when many lives were
lost one cold night OF 1884. The members
of the firm OF +. W. Nickerson & Co. Frederick W.
Nickerscn Alfred A. NckersOu and Elkanah c. Crosby,
and the firm has been engaged in general mercantile
business in addition to their steamship
business. The Savannah nc It is said, will not I've
affected by the failure but the Halifax line is involved
to extent just how much is not at present fuy
known. The assignment made to j. b. Russell,
who OF the clerks ia the employ OF the company
There preferred creditors, and the indebtedness
is mainly confined Boston banks and is chiefly in
paper with or without collateral The assignment
involuntary.
The original firm was formed I'm 1S45, and was some
what extensively engaged in the Surnam trade owning
several sailing and 1t also inter
ested in Western rdroad ventures In 1879 Frederick
Nckerson died and ne firm continued by Messrs f.
W. and A. A. NckcrsOn, ms and T.. c. Crosby, who
had been connected with the urm clerk ever since
the organization. The OF the firm said to be
good and the chances are that good management
It will soon be able to pay the dollar II is
said that tue company sunk considerable capital in
guano island and that this OF the that led
TO its embarrassment Ever the disaster the city
OF Columbus the firm has been pressed on all sides by
and claims. and II Ia probable that 1t has spent
almost $4,000 In paying lawyer fees
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-03-04
IN EMPLOYEES THEFTS DISCOVERED.

FRANK h. GILMAN's FAST LIFE LEADS 70 HIS
DOWNFALL.
BOsToN, March 3 (SpecidD The firm OF Nc
DOnnell a. Sons who extens We quarries In quincy
Mass have also branch Office In Boston and one at No.
s5s Main-st, Buffalo, y. Y. The Buffalo office was
opened III the summer of lss4 and placed in charge OF
Frank r. Gilman, who retained that position until
about week ago lie has always enjoyed the implicit
confidence OF his employers until recently when tho
smaIlness OF the from the Buffalo Office aroused
suspicion in tho minds OF the firm that all was not
right Several weeks ago John q. Mcdonnell visited
Buffalo to Investigate the matter He made examina
ton whicn showed that the books did not balance and
opeuiug "A new for Manager Gilman lie returned 10
Quincy bringing the old set with him. Here he found
rtage OF $3.50 05 for the month OF August 1850.
Mr. MeDonnell returned Buffalo with his brother T.
m Nc Donnell and charged Gilman with HIS crime Gil
man acKmowsdg gcd his misdemeauor but said that lie
did not know how much he had taken. He made over
his furniture and effects to Mcdonnell Sons and also
turned over a policy for $1,000 life Insurance 10
Them The members OF the firm estimate their loss At
about 81 OOO but decline institute criminal proceed
Ings against Gilman The laters love for last horses,
wine and women said to have been the occasion OF his
downfall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-03-04
o,,ssv.KERs AND THE MoRRIsOy BILL.

PITTsBURG, March tSpeciah.-A conference
between representatives OF the wndOwglass manufac-
turers and workmen OF the United states was heid III
this city this afternoon The conference was for the ds-
ssion of internal rates. trade and other differ
ences and the appointment OF committee in reference
TO Morrisons tariff bill The glass-workers had present
about as many delegates as the manufacturers. Inc
feeling on the tariff question is strong ana can pest DO
EXPRESSED in the words of President Cline OK the work
mems organization
rhe tariff bill" said he will paralyze the glass Ill
dusry in America The sweeping reduction OF 20 cents
box and upward contemplated by that mohomalac az @ U
free-trade Colonel Morrison, would practically wipe GUY
the glass trade hard fight by enerprslh AmTIlcan
glass manufacturers has almost driven fOrelgh wnuow
Glass ont of the market The reduction or the amount ot
imported window glass IN three years mas ote =,
nsr cant The glass clause as IL now stands "ouu u
possd close in month every wDdow-gass factory I'D
this country o-,t...o, A.,
- viii "A committee go to Washington = . Ar. -,
"Yes committee OF eight men-IOur rom ING mn ~
noyers and an equal number from the emplOycs-Wl DO
In readiness start at any moment as we nave poeI
warned that arguments the tarln Will ohy DO heau
mn tn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-03-04
poJJCr MISTAKEN FOR TRiIN ROBBERS.

Sr. LOUIS, March 3 (SpecidD-The pasSen-
gers on the southbound Louisville and Nashville train
which left the relay depot. East st. Louis. late last
night were badly frightened by police. For the last
week Lieutenant Kinney and officer Mansfield have
been trying catch sharpers who have been steal
ing from passengers on tho trains They sa" then
jump on the Louisville train as 1t was star'nH in
officer, iumped on board pulled the bell cord and en-
tered the cars with their revolyers In their hands Ihey
were mistaken for train robbers aud women shrieHed
and men attempted escape Tho more frightened OF
fered up their yauabes and the cry OF irah roVHot
sonn ,pread tho entire length OF the train In the t
mutt the thieves escaped aud among the passengers VINO
iu mned from the train Williamson Plant director
of thr Cnrondelet Railway. and Henry Martin, whole
sale Ieweiler The officers them and supposlng tnat
they we're the thieves followed them and hreu lOur sno
ap ,bsn sounding Mr.. Plant Tho mon wuro ar
rested and the mistake not discovered by the pooo
for several hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-03-04
1Hk FIRE RECORD.

A SURVIVOR OF BALAKLAvA BURNED OUT.
A fire, which was caused by a defective tlue,
broke out soon after : ~ III. yesterday in two-sory
frame house in Ninety sevcnth-s, near the Riverside
DIive, occupied by Policeman Charles II. Mckenzie.
There wa. some delay In sendiug out an ALARM aud
when the cnrDes arrived the flames bursting from
the roof. To make thcu no hJ JdIAHt
near tho house. ami the engines mad 10 pump wafer
through lines Of hose Despite the efforts OF tie
tromrn house III rncd to the ground. Policeman
Mckenzie, who Of tue survivors OF the faiupus
Charge the Light Brigade AT Bankiava nj the ne 0t
tic fire WAS on duty. II that his medals aud
valuable papers together with large part nf his last
months pa, lost in the flames. His family had no
time o save anything except clothing. Tue huUsc
belonged O Alexander Mcdonald, Of California, aDi was
valuie $1,000. Mckcuz:rs furniture WAS valued at
$500. The losses were partly covered by Insurance
While Engnc 40. ~ its way tu tho ire Fireman
john Lauers tell on the tender and broke his right knee
cap. He removed To the Ninety ninth Street
HOSPITAL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-03-04
COLONEL MArLES0N DISAPPOINTED

MADAME HACK WILL NOT SING AND TIE PEOPLE
STAY AWAY FROM OPERA ~ sr. LOUIS.
Sr. Louis. March 3 (SpectdN.-The Naples OH Opera
Company which began engagement at the Olympic
Theatre on Monday night, instead OF meeting with
success has signally failed. The fist night " Car
men was advertised and not performed. Last night
there were not 400 people IN the house Nine. Hauk
refused to sing and the refusal is alleged TO be the re-
splt ot financial difficulties between tine lady and the
Colonel Nine IIauk is not in the city. Halt the
company are said to be sick There is an unpleasant
ness between Mmc Hauk and Rayelli which resulted
from the wrestling match at Chicago. Ravelli is ner
vous md forgets himself. He carries tin dagger
which be hourishes rccklcssly In Philadelphia he
stabbed Carmen" " on the hand and made a distinct
scratch whicn caused the blood OF Hesse Won war
tepg 10 run cold. Mime. llauk determined to protect
her life from the fiery Frenchman, and at the next
presentation of the opera when Rayeli showed signs
of acting in the neghborhood of the fatal high note
Carmen took hm by the forelock, or in other words
grabbed Ravel by the lapels of his jacket and held
him while he sang it, There wrestling match on
thc spot Mime. liauk saved her lite, but was roughly
handled and the result that RaYelll was place
under bonds to keep the peace when he sings hlSh
note In " Carmen .
Colonel Mapleson said to-day: " see that some of
tbc papers intimate that | responsible for Mime.
IIauk's Illness Now how utterly absurd that is. As
if made il a business go and make singers sick III
order 10 disappont the public am dsal pointed my
self | am distinctly voXed ry the whole business,
do not know what is the matter with Aue. llauk she
Ia "A little cranky and | feel that have been badly
treated One half OF the company is i'll and the other
half is quarrcng like" The Colonel hesitaIed a
moment and then added d-llades, that is 1t. mats
hetter-Hades- Yes quarrelmg like Hades In
Nav York I was unfortunate. The New Workers are
ungratefu and | shall simply ignore them leave
them to themselves. l am through with New 9rk.
They are heartily sick of their German Opera and as
for American Opera-Well the Queen OF Sheba was
n fine production, fine spectacular production.
famous cook tried to make soup without meat
and rayc it up ut last They are trying to give opera
without voices aud the attempt is bound to IAN:
New York shall suffer for this. When bring Pattl
neyt venr shall a old New-York. shall sail from
Liverpool TO Boston,"