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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14
The Biting Tongue.

SANDER attacks us from behind. The bite Is
rarely felt unless it is malignant and persistent.
Disease, too, often steals upon us through vital
channel. Tho air we breathe affects the lungs
if it be malarious it enters the blood, if it
change too quickly in tho temperature it pro-
duces disease of the throat etc. Whether Hos
letters Stomach Bitters is taken to prevent or
to remedy the various forms of disease produced
by miasma, such as intermittent fever, dumb
ague. ague cake or bilious remittent, it is and
ever has proved to be IN effective and thorough
remedy-one which does not only ameliorate
the symptoms of the muladies of this type but
erudicates their cause. Dyspepsia, liver COM
plant, rheumatism. bladder and kidney trou-
bles are among the humanity -aHicting troubles
which it promptly relieves and ultimately re-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14
STRIKING CIfILDnEN

1t is not likely that this article will
ever meet the eyes of these for whom it
is intended. The ones who really need
advice are usually those who cannot, or
Will not, read it. But in the hope of
afresslng even one angry hand which
might otherwise do untold damage bv a
single ill-aimed blow, these lines are
written.
"A box on the ear" has come to be
so common an expression that we smile
When 1t occurs i'll racy narrative; but
it should never be smiled at. A box
on the ear may cause partial, or even
total deafness for life; it may cause in
ternal injuries, which may result in
Supplying, or even entirely destroying
the intellect; it may cause illness-even
death. Should an act freighted with
such tremendous possibilities ever be
lightly spoken Of? And what sort of a
soul can the man Or woman possess,
who, knowing the results that may fol-
low the act, can recklessly give child
box on the ear?
A blow on any part of the head may,
and most likely will, be followed by
grave consequences. A blow upon the
chest, the stomach, the spine, is almost
equally dangerous. In fact, there are
only one or two places upon the human
body which may be struck with COM
parative safety; and, when it seems
necessary that corporal punishment
should be administered to a child, it
should be administered in those places.
The teachings of Scripture and Of COM
mon sense seem to point to the occasional
necessity of corporal punishment. 1t
should never be bestowed in anger,
however: never without the most care
full deliberation, and as a last resort. If
a child has been trained from early in
fancy to habits of obedience, there will
rarely, if ever, be found necessity for
whipping, after it has attained the age
OF five or six years. Other punishment
equally effective, can and should be de
vised for older children.
In any case, never strike q child at
random in moment of impotence.
The remark which is often made, that
bright, precocious babies develop into
the most commonplace men and women,
may, perhaps. be accounted for in an
other way than that fond parents over
estimate their brightness in infancy.
Blows, kicks, and violent shaking must
have their effect upon the tender brain
and nerve of childhood It would not
necessarily require much of such treat
ment to reduce an originally brilliant
intellect to condition little short of
idiocy. Congregationalist.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14
Plenty Without the Fish.

Peters, the colored pugilist, took little
trip INTO the country last month for va
cation, says the Free Press, and, as has
often happened to white men under the
same circumstances, he got dead broke
and started back by the kings highway.
One day, when he had reached the thir-
teenth mile post west of Detroit, he met a
wagon load of people going to picnic.
There was smart Aleck on the wagon,
and he ordered halt and said:
I've got to lick this niger or we won't
catch any fish to-day"
Several of the people protested and arg
ued, but the young man was bound to
show off, and he jumped down, pulled off
his coat, and said:
Niger, can you fight?"
: No, sab" replied Peters as he backed
away.
I'm sorry for you, but I've got to do it.
I'll be as easy as can, though"
He put up his dukes and made rush.
Then the heavens and the earth seemed to
come together, and all the powder mills in
the country exploded at once.
You've killed him!" shouted the occu-
pants of the wagon in chorus.
No heven't. I jist reached fur de
pint OF his jaw, and he'll cum to in about
q mint.
He was true prophet. Aleck opened
his eyes after bit, sat up, rubbed his
jaw, and then suddenly dashed for the
wagon and climbed in.
How about de fish, sah?" asked Peters,
as the wagon was about to 60 on.
Fish! fish," shouted Aleck, as he got q
fresh brace on his jaw. "Durn your black
hide, but do you suppose want the whole
aorfhp"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14

homes non until it is as noisy and lively
VII, WIN blrd-talk as any Watering place
with human language. PAW
me ;. BIRDS have a fancy also for the
",''''c'iVe corners in the stone ornaments
ABOUT caves, under caps and front doors.
gu. nest-building here is something of
nuisance, and wire frames ore mo1o -
cover these places in early spring to
prevent the sparows from settling in
them.-GOlden Dams.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14
Sp.RHoWs AND T11EIR HOMES.

Thesparrows, our little foreign friends
or pests, as they are variously called
make the city noisy with their inces-
SAINT chattering over the building OF
their summer houses. They seem never
to weary of flying about the streets and
parks, searching for bits of straw, cot
ton, wool, old hemp or tow, in order to
make their nests coy and comfortable
for their coming families.
The birds are apparently so engrossed
upon the one tho light OF carrying home
something, that they are not afraid to
hop down on the mat at your feet to col
lect few stray threads Of cotton, and
otten they are tam, enough to venture
INTO the kitchen to pick up crumbs OFT
the floor.
They are clannish set, and quarrel
with neighbors who do not belong to
tile sparrow family, but with their own
they are contented and busy. The
places they choose for their nests are
various; the one most preferred, prob
ably because there they never are DIS
tnrbed, is the side of q house where
vines grow SO thickly as to give firm
foundations for nests between the
houghs, and the cool green shade OF the
Leakage, especially of the wlstar1a and
Virginia creeper, whose tendrils cling to
the bricks and furnish a shelter from
storm and sun.
Before the leaves appear one can
watch the birds building, and an inter-
esting sight it is to see what little space
they require, and with what earnestness
they work together, and never mlstak-
ing their own nests, which to us seems
Very wonderful, as their nests ale all so
much alike
Many object strongly to this choice OF
their abode, but it is hardly fair to de-
Drive them of such harmless shelter;
and in being left to do as they please
they crowd the brick walls with their
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14
Safe and Effective.

BRANDRETH's PILLS are the safest and
most effective remedy for Indigestion, r.
regularity of the Bowels, Constipation,
Biliousness, Headache, Dizziness, Ma
laria, or any disease arising from an inn
pure state of the blood. They have been
in use in this country for over fifty years,
and the thousands of unimpeachable tes-
timonials from those who have used them,
and their constantly increasing sale, is
incontrovertible evidence that they per-
form all that is claimed for them.
BRANDRETH's PILLS are purely vege-
table, absolutely harmless, and safe to
take at any time.
Sold in every drug and medicine store,
either plain or sugar located.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14
An Ancient Town in Texas.

The oldest town in Texas and, it is be-
ileved, in the United States, is Yselta. sit
uated on the Rio Grande and near Ell Paso.
1t has population of $500 souls. The
place is one of peculiar interest, alike
from its age, people, architecture. agricul-
tnre. and general products. 1t is we'll
established historical fact that Spanish
military explorer named Corando visited
the town in 1910 and found it then q pop
ulous and prosperous civilized Indian COM
munity. He was Immediately followed by
the Francisaian friars, who erected a
church and established schools. Ysleta is
believed to have been considerable centre
OF population centuries before Corando's
visit
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14
RRED IN THE ROME.

The story Of the Cape Cod youth who
spent week in finding 10 cents on
street in Boston has brought the List
ener another story of Cape Cod boy
who must have been relative of that
one. He happened to be visiting il
Boston, good while ago, on Fourth
of July, and went out on the Common
to see the sights. He returned in an
hour looking rather rueful.
"What's the matter, Silas? he was
asked.
"Gosh all hemlocks!" he exclaimed,
"this is the most extravagant place
ever see e.
"What has happened?"
"Wall, you know that quarter OF a
dollar YOU gave me this morning?"
"Yes. Well?"
"Spent it, by hockey, all but % cents,
slapdash for mo]asses cakes !-BOsto1l
transcript.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14
A Problem Solved.

Old man: If give my daughter to you,
young man. where will you take her?"
Young man: We'll, er-I thought per-
haps We might stay here with you until I
can get things Strengthened out Bit"
Old man: HIM, yes; had quite over
looked that easy solution of the difficulty,
but my house is very small"
Young man: "Ye-es, thought of that,
too; but the idea occurred to me that pos
sibly the house could be enlarged.-New
York Sun.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14

NIOxie ha, created the greatest excite
ment as u beverage. in two years. ever wit
messed. from the Tact hat it brings nervous.
exhausted ,overworked women TO good pow
ers OF endurance in u few days; cures the
appetite for liquors and tobacco at once.
and has recovered a large number OF cases
of old. helpless paralysis US a food only.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14

The sugar mite (Acarus saccharl
;s estimated to number 100000 per
nonnd in most unrefined sugars. II
causes the "grocer's" itch Of those
handling the raw sugar.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14
Brought the Record Along.

One of the amusing sights of circus day
was strapping youth at the ticket stand
demanding half fare ticket, with a family
Bible tucked under his arm to substantive
his claim. The boy is bound to succeed.
-lIaiue Farmer,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14

AT Brunswick, Ga, man named Tilton
had an alligator that was being fed on ice
cream. MIR. Tilton neglected to give his
pet the usual amount of cream one hot day
last week and the next morning the reptile
was dead,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14
A Ri. Demand for 1t.

Ambitious musician: Il have fame at
last in my grasp"
How so?"
you know that Mendelssohn's wedding
march helped amazingly in making his
fame.
well. what of it?"
II shall write divorce march,"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14

A GEORGIA minister has just construct
ed sermon upon The Evolution of the
En- lishman from the Crusader to the
Dude. but unfortunately the text is not
specified.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14

SUNDAY schools are increasing rapidly
in this country. Last year the American
Sunday school union organized 1,502, with
6,326 teachers and 50, 1919 scholars.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14
PEOPLE TH.4TCHED NTH STRAIT

PEOPLE TH1TCHED "11H H1H-i"'
An Englishman writing from Oporto,
saws: "Walking about yesterday, l saw
many of the country people thatched
with hay or coarse grass, instead OF be.
ing clothed with cloaks OF defended by
umbrellas. 1t is, no doubt, cheap
waterproof, and makes the thatched
neasant look like walking beehive. =
Youths Companion.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14
SCIENCE.
11ArENT HEAT

respondent, referring to the
science in the Household" re-
:. published in this lis column n, asks
" r1anation of the term latent
~. IS commonly used, it means
j. ,,,o,nt of heat which disappears, or
a 'na,ently lost, when water is con-
n; ,,.o steam. Water at 212 de-
'N Fahrenheit contains $50 units of
=. steam at the same temperature
,;ns l. 1916 units of heat, but these
;.;onal 966 units have been employed
'norating the molecules of water into
amor form or steam. They have
,,neorel as sensible heat and have
,,ae latent" In other words, heat,
,vnlall explains, is a mode of motion
j has its equivalent in mechanical
+. and when it disappears as sensi-
,ost work of some kind will be done
Ike its place-if it he only in rarefying
,jr and creating atmospheric cur
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14

When Baby was sick, we gave her Casroria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14
Something for Bows and Men.

Sell the Duplex Fuel Saver and make
money this winter. See advertisement in
another column of this paper.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14

,,oarel as sensible heat and have
'ae latent" In other words, heat,
rynlall explains, is mode of motion
III has its equivalent in mechanical
i and when it disappears as sensi-
,eat work of some kind will be done
bake its place-if it he only in rarefying
,ir and creating atmospheric cur
crR1os1T1Es OF ALLOYS.
When two or more metals are melted
rether they form an alloy, the melting
lint Of which is usually much lower
Ian that of any of the metals
|lch compose it. An alloy, for exam
h. of lead, tin, cadmium and bismuth,
I,ts about $50 degrees Fahrenheit;
] le the lowest melting point of any of
he metals separately, is that of tin, 446
eerees. 1t has always been supposed
bat this alloy could only be formed at a
,mramtively high temperature; but
r.. William Hallock has recently shown
,at when the several metals are mixed
,cether in filings, and exposed for
yenty-four hours to the heat of an Or
nary water-bath (212 degrees), the
10y is produced, and then becomes
nd, and that the previous fusion of
Iher constituent is unnecessary. This
ct is of considerable scientific impor-
nee and it is rather remarkable that it
IS never been observed before.
A GEOLOGICAL PARK.
Recognizing the importance of pre-
wing at the national capital Living
ecmens Of the native fauna of the
untry, Senator Beck has introduced a
Il to establish a geological park in
ashington. The bill creates COM
ssion, which is directed to secure 100
res of land bordering on Rock Greek.
ont one mile from the city, to prepare
g grounds and erect suitable buildings
on it. The park is then to be turned
Ell to the regents of the Smithsonian
titution for their future custody and
re. The site indicated is one OF the
'st beautiful in the District of Column
/. 1t is composed of rolling ground,
III the beautiful Rock Creek flowing
'ough it, and is adjacent to Woodley
Tx. one of the most charming of the
cent additions to Washington. A
eet-railway is already projected to it.
FLAA1ELEss EXPLOSIVE.
Securite" is the name given to new
piosive which is said to be fameless
.en exploded, and will, it is expected,
OF especial value as substitute for
linary blasting powder and other ex-
osives in fiery coal mines. 1t consists
hydrocarbons mixed with an
idizing agent, such as chlorate Of
fash and some organic salt which
lders the mixture fameless. The
bssance is OF a bright yellow color,
d can be kept for any length of time
thout undergoing any change. 1t
mot be exploded by a fame, nor by
not substance. but only by detonat-
cap. Its power is said to be equal
that Of No. 1 dynamite, and can be
at less cost. The organic
Il which is added has also the prop
y Of rendering dynamite similarly
leless when mixed with it.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14

You will get more comfort for Csc. in Lyons
Heel Stifreners than in any other articleyou buy.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14

nI1Ac Revovers, etc. Send stamp for pricarlisi
0VNos toJ. II. JOHNSTON GUN Co. Pttsburg Pa
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14
I5gl3 3!Iil CONSTRUCTION

AccNrc wANTED-sa5O a day AM found.
RULN , SWEDISH NOVELTY Co., Pittsburg, Pa.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14

Live money working for US tbs.
hH0l vin- in the world Either Costly outfit
Tsrus Address, TkUk Co Augusta, kaiAa.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-14
The Liver
Hoods SarsapariIIa

COLDS worth sICO per pound. Pettit.s Eye sslve
u $l.00. but IL sold 1t Is cents boz By Dealers
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24

DO in an overindulgence in liouor. He
began to celebrate Mardi Gras in advance
OF the regular program, and has kept il up
long alter the curtains have fallen. He
was absent from business day or two,
but that was overlooked, and since, though
i was plainly evident he was still drink
ing to some extent, has been on duty and
performed it satisfactorily. The whisky
had so thoroughly permeaied his mind
and system that yesterday morning, reck-
less oil what he was about, and most prob
ably laboring under sense OF remorsc and
humiliation for his Jolly, he took morphine
with suicidal intent. 1t is stated that he
took sixteen quarter grain pills Of the
poison. He obtained half OF it at Girls
wold's and the balance at the Gayoso
pharmacy. After taking the last dose in
the Gayoso pharmacy, he returned TO his
work in the store, but soon was in an I'M
conscious condition. Just before he be-
came so he asked one of the young lady
clerks to 90 out and get him some NOR
phine. IL was at once concluded that he
had taken an overdose OF the drug, and
Mr.. Horgan dispatched messenger for DR..
Overall, who responded quickly. He at
once administered powerful antidote.
Joseph was removed 10 his boarding
house, Mrs, Beattie's, on Second street,
where the work Of restoring him was
vigorously kept up, and in the course OF
few hours he was pronounced out OF dan.
ger, but very sick man, which is most
likely he will continue to be for several
days to come.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mn. J. O. TArPAs, Of Helena, Ark, Is
In the city.
G. w. o. MILLER, Of Menken 4 Co., has
returned from the east.
MRs. ]. L. ALooBs and her daughter,
Miss Angie, Of Mississippi, are at the Pea
body.
Mn. FRANK o'BRrKS, Of this city, left
last night for Toledo, o., 10 be present at
his sisters funeral.
O. p. BARD, the business manager OF the
lraldnoie has sent In his resignation, TO
take effect March /.
JuDdE J. r. FnPpis II back from Mex
leo and Is stopping with Mr.. L. B. Nc
Henry on Linden street.
JrsricE BurrExBERG, who has been III
for several days, has recovered and Is at
tending 10 business again.
CnAnIrs FRAxaoI and ii. sartore left
Wednesday evening for New Orleans for
weeks pleasure and recreation.
AiIs. SARAH DoYIEdicd Wednesday and
was buried from her residence on the Ran
dolph road yesterday morning.
Mn. IsADon Rosg, wife and son Nathan,
of 81. Paul, Mimi, are IN the city visiting
their sister, Mrs. V. Cohn, No. 10 Adams
street.
MARGUERITE Bruce Hoisr, the infant
daughter OF Mr.. and Afn. John Il. Hoist,
died Wednesday and vas buried yesterday
afternoon at o'clock.
On. w. J. BYngE, Of Russcllville, KY,
tic bfother-in-law Of Mai. Yves Rhea who
has been quite III, Is IN the city TO attend
him, aud Is the guest Of DIR. q. u. Thorn
ton on Court street.
GIx. A. NJ. Wrsr, Of Holly Springs,
Miss, Is In the city visiting his son, DR.. A.
NJ. West, on Mississippi avenue. The
general Is In excellent health and takes an
active interest in the public questions OF
the day.
Cot. II. DUDLEY fRAysER returned yes
tcrday morning from q trip 10 New Orleans
and Pass Christian, and N much improved
In health and strength. His daughter, Miss
Famine, will rcmain n few weeks visiting
relatives In New Orleans.
Mn. Tnos. w. WnnT, who wus formerly
connected with leading hotels here, Is
stopping at the Gayoao. lie Is doing a
prosperous restaurant business IN Kansas
City and Il on his way 10 Nashville, where
he once lived, 60 dispose OF some real estate
Miss MARTHA ALLEN, who has been visit
ing Miss Patty Hammond, returned TO her
homo In Lexington, KY, last night Mis-
Allen has been exceedingly popular while
here, and has confirmed the belief that
Kentucky furnishes the most beautiful 81
our visitors. Many Of her fricnds were a.
the train 10 bid her goodbye aud express
the hope that she would ere long return L
our city.
vrsirons on change yesterday; A. II
Anderson, Brownsville, Tenn; J. q
Iianaucr, Nowbern, Tenn; Thomas Polk
New Castle, Tenn; II. Phillips, New York
q. J. Milton, Louisville, KY; NJ. A. Nor
row, OlatIe, Kas.; j. Gould, Columbus
Kas; l.. w. Rheum, Pleasant llill, kas
\. o. n. Blair, T. u. Cox. W. w. Evans, X
NR. Dunlap, Bolton, Kas.; VIM. Cramer
4edonia, kas.; DIR. J. Dernen Lindsey
Nashville.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24
B. LowENsTFIN 81 BROS.
DIG EMBROIDERY SALE
Today.

We have just bought from manuiact.
urer his entire line OF short lengths in JAG
onet, Null and Nainsook Edgings, Insertings
and Flouncings much below market value.
As usual, we will give our patrons the BEN
eft of our lucky purchase, and can safely
assert, and you will bear us out upon ex-
animation, that the lots We name are bot
ter in quality and lower in price than shy
embroiderics ever offered in this city.
Lot I.
Embroideries from ! to 3 inches wide
from &c to l29c per yard.
Lot 2.
Embroiderics from 81 TO inches wide
from loo TO 30c per yard.
Lot q.
Embroideries from 0 to 20 inches wide
from Soc 10 81.
Any OF the above are worth 80 per cent.
more than prices quoted.
In addition to the above, we call attcn-
ton TO our unrivaled assortment Of choice
Edgings and insertings, including matched
sets all overs and ekirtings, our own direct
importations, at popular prices.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24
nrechInrIdge.. Enemies.
special Dispatch 10 The Appeal.

Special Dispatch 10 The Appeal
Pine BLuFv, Ark, Feb. 25.-Yesicrday
at Bhnkley the Republican executive com.
mitteo selected this place for the holding
Of the convention, and April 0 as the
time 10 nominate n candidate for the Third
congressional district. The Republicans
propose 10 make determined effort TO de
feat the Hon. O.. Il. Brcckinridec, who Il
the present incumbent, and will DO re-
nominated by the delegates without oppo'
aition.