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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-11-30
The Duties Of Ltfe.

Every life has its purpose for being.
That these are not always fulfilled, only
rgues the blindness and recreancy of
he one who is content to exist, not live
n the best sense of the term. Not
Plant that springs from the bosom of
he earth but fulfills some part in the
design of creation; and since this rule
applies to the most significant of earth's
objects, with what reason or sense can
man hope to evade the universal re-
possibility. To merely exist is not to
i've: it is to carricature and belittle the
Kerry name of life. To live is to be
living, active force in the worlds des-
Tiny, and whether one be great or
humble factor in what his time &C.
|complishes, factor he must be if he
WOULD not travesty the very idea of liv-
ing All men are not endowed with
equal faculties; but each can, with the
Limitations which the Creator has i'm
posed, contribute to the illumining Of
the road. The tallow dip performs it's
allotted part as thoroughly as does the
lighthouse; either one could not be
substituted for the other, and if the
headland beacon attracts more atten-
ton than does the feeble taper, it but
tultills its mission, which the other does
equally we'll. All cannot be beacons;
all need not be humble tapers; but
whether fitted for beacon or taper,
there is part to be performed by each
life, and the fact of real living or merely
dallying out an existence is determined
by the performance. He only lives
whose life means something accom-
plished and something in process of &C
complishment. The life of the hum
best blade Of grass growing upon the
hillside is nobler than that Of the man
whose days have been purposeless.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-11-30
BAD FOR RAILROAD PORTERs.


A Measure Making 1t ~ Mistlemeanor ',+:.
Them to Accept Tips Proposed in I-.,.l-
sas.
A bill has been drawn up by p.omi-
nent anti monopoly member OF the Kan
sas Legislature, for introduction rs soon
as that body meets in January, to regu-
late the operation and correct the abuse
of the Pullman car service. It provides
that the price of belths shall not exceed
50 a.night and So per twenty four hours.
The upper berth when vacant must be
closed to aid ventilation. The maximum
salary Of the porter is fixed ut So. SO day
instond of SIPS week. the former rate.
It makes it misdemeanor for the porter
to accept from passengers any tips" or
remuneration for services rendered. The
measure also deals with the through and
loo tar ifs of the service. and wherever
any discrepancies have appeared a remedy
has been proposed.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-11-30
MIR. AND MRS. oHAmpEn1A1N.

Ii.
Mrs. Endicott and son occupied the front pew
and near them MIR. and Mrs. Cleveland and the
Cabinet No foreign notables were present. Miss
Endicott looked very handsome in a travelling
with an elegant simplicity, the color of the gown
showing Off to perfection her stylish figure and
heightened color. Over plain skirt the soft ma
terial was arranged in effective drapery. The
tighG-ftting basque was finished in front with q
full. soft fold OF surah of the same color which
formed scarf-lik vest over which on the right
toira" style. bunch of velvet of a darker
shade with open work gut steel trimming on the
Miss Endicott carried in her left hand three per-
feet Puritan rosebuds tied with white ribbon.
Mr.. Chamberlain wore O bOutonniere of double
white PARMA violets.
the residence Of the Secretary of War, where a
tended by the Pres dent and Mrs. Cleveland,
members OF the Cabinet, and relatives of the
family Shortly thereafter the he brida! party left
Washington, and then, after q few days, sail
for Europe.
Mr.. Chamberlain has been twice q widower.
In 1851, at IS years OF age, when still with his
father, whom he had Joined In 1854 in the wood
screw manufacturing business at Birmingham,
and before he had achieved q name as even
local celebrity, he married Harriet Kenrick, a
daughter Of Archibald Kenrick, Of Borrow
Court. Edgbaston: His first wife died in 1868.
ter of Timothy Henne, of Maple Bank, Edgbas-
ton, who died in 1875. Mr.. Chamberlain is
q native OF London, where he was born 81 years
ago.
Mise Endicott has not crossed the meridian
of the second decade of her life Miss Endicott,
who is q young lady of distinguished feature
down through more than two. centuries
and a half Of Puritan descent from the
chusetts Bay, and on her mothers side
has the blood of the ancient and distin-
guisllel Salem Pcabodys. Miss Endicott has
had all the advantages Of Boston culture. She
is skilled in the feminine social arts. and will
grace the surroundings OF her husband, whether
Mt No. 10 Princess Garlen, In the aristocratic
Moor Green, the birmingham home of the dis
tinguished British Radical.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-11-30
Arrested for Murder.

mig" Lee, one of the supposed murder
ers of Robert Mcclure, who was killed by
the McConkey gang Of robbers in Dead
mans Hollow, near McKeesport, Pa,
seven years ago has been arrested at Nor
ristown, Pa. The murder was one of the
most atrocious in the history of Allegheny
County and created great excitement.
McConkey, the leader, was hanged for the
crime five years ago, but the other MEM
bers Of the band, notwithstanding the
large reward offered for their apprehen-
sion, succeeded in eluding the authorities.
Lee has been taken to Pittsburg for trial.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-11-30
COL. DUDLEY's LETTER,
1T IS TO BE INVESTIGATED nv THE
FEDERAL GRAND JURY.
Figuring on Election Observation-Disclosures.
roosnle-The Grand Army Commander
Appoints His AidesLOther Int.r..t,nv


Figuring on Election Majorities-Contests
roosDie-Ihe Grand Army Commander
Appoints His Aides-Other Interesting
News.
indianapolis und) speciall
Inc Federal Grand Jury has virtually
received instructions from Judge w. A.
Woods, Of the District Court, to return an
indictment against Col. w. w. Dudley for
aiding, advising, and counseling" an at
tempt to bride voters. The Grand Jury is
composed equally of Republicans and
Democrats, but politics is not likely to
cut any figure: as Judge Woods, a Repub-
hcan, enjoined the jurors not to allow
partisan considerations to interfere with
their Judgment. Coming as this does from
o !urlst who is Gen. Harrison's confidential
friend, who was with him at Middle Bass
Island this summer, and who is believed
10 De the choice of the President-elect
TOT the first vacancy on the Supreme Bench,
the charge has more than ordinary weight,
and it's real significance is that the next
PRESIDENT is going to enforce the election
laws. In his charge Judge Woods did not
mention names, but he might just as we'll
SoAO ~, duO tu0 luulCGm60C or Col.
Dudley seems to be foregone conclusion.
Colonel Dudley's friends regret that the
famous letter containing a course Of treat
ment for "foaters" should have made his
indictment SO easily possible. Democrats
who have undertaken the prosecution
evince their determination to push IT, and
they profess their ability to secure con-
viction.
THE FAMOUS LETTER.
tirst-To find out who has Democratic Doodle.
ana steer the Democratic workers to them, and
make them pay big prices for their own men,
Second-Scan the election officers closely. and
make sure to have no man on the board whose
integrity is even questionable, and insist on Re.
pubicans watching every movement of the cleo
ton officers.
Third-See that our workers know every voter
entitled to vote, and let no one else offer to
vote.
Fourth-Divide the foaters into blocks o,
nve. and put q trusted man with necessary
funds in charge Of each five and make him re-
sponsible that none get away and that all vote
our ticket.
Fifth-Make personal appeal to your hes,
business men to pledge themselves to devote this
entire day, Nov 6, to work at the polls-i e., Il
be present at the polls with tickets. They wild
be astonished to see how utterly dumfoundea
the ordinary Democratic election hummer will
be, and how quickly he will disappear. 4
The result will fully justify the sacrifice II
time and comfort. and will be q source OF SAITH
faction afterward to those who help in this wst.
Lay great stress on this last matter It will psy.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-11-30
FAMOUS ELECTION BET.
Over $780, 900 Realized Off One Sack o
Flour.

Probably tho most noted election bet
was that made by Ruel Gridley, of Aus
tin, Nebraska, in 1862. He bet that he
would beat his opponent. The terms Of
the wager demanded that the loser should
carry q sack of -four from upper to lower
Austin. Gridiey lost, and the day after
election started on his trip, accompanied
by lie entire population OF Austin. The
question arose as to what disposition
should be made of the -four, and some in
genious individual suggested that it be
sold at auction for the benefit Of the
Western Sanitary Commission. Gridley
was auctioneer, and the bag was Knocked
down for $3.50. The purchaser declined
to receive it, and suggested that it be sold
again. The idea took like wildfre, and
tie bag was sold again and again, and be-
fore night the s,rm Of $4,000 had been
realized. Gridley saw fame for him and
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-11-30
CHIEF OF THE KNIGHTS.
MIR, powDERLY,s REPORT OF UNI
VERSAL INTEREST,",

Criticising Certain Parties An Order
Facing Adverse circumstances Has an
Existence of Nineteen Years-Concentrs-
ton of Forces Recommended.
indianapolis (Ind.) special.l
The twelfth general assembly of the
Knights of Labor was held in this city.
Much routine work was done. The most
noteworthy feature was the report Of Cen
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-11-30

The ugly fashion of mems derby hats
for womens heads seems to be coming
in again. They are disguised as yet with
trimming Of yelling and feathers. but they
are the regular derbys, and the trimming
scarcely improves them.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-11-30
CUPID HAS NO NATION.
Marriage of Miss Endicott and MIR. CHAM
berlain-How the Bride and Mrs. Cleve-
land Were Dressed.
washington ID. CT telegram

Washington ID. c. telegram
The marriage Of Miss Mary Endicott to the
Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, about which so much
ed. The ceremony was performed at st. Johns
Church and was witnessed by large
crowd of people,. the unbidden guests,
as might have been expected, far out
numbering those to whom invitations
had been extended. President and Mrs.
Cleveland were in attendance, the latter wearing
handsome walking dress of stone- gray velvet
with steel passementeries and a vest of white
silk Three large La France roses were worn on
the left of the corsage. white bonnet with
aigrette of ostrich tips completed the costume.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-11-30
SEVEN IN TnE SCULPTURES.

Undoubtedly seven is the sacred
number. There are seven days of Gre
alton; afterseven days respite the flood
came; the years Of famine and plenty
were in cycles OF seven; every seventh
wear the Sabbath of rest; after every
seven times seven years came the jubi-
lee: the feasts Of unleavened bread and
of tabernacles were observed seven
days. ...-
The golden candlesticks had seven
branches; seven priests with seven
trumpets surrounded Jericho seven
times and seven times on the seventh
dav; Jacob obtained his wives by servi-
tudes Of seven years; Samson kept his
nuptials seven days, and on the seventh
day he put riddle to his wife, and he
was bound with seven green withes and
seven locks of his hair were shaved off;
Nebuchadnezzar was seven years
beast: Shadrach and his two compan-
ions in misfortune were cast into fur
mace heated seven times more than 1t
was won't.
Tn the New Testament nearly every
thing occurs by seven, and at the end OF
the sacred volume we read of seven can
dlesticks, seven spirits, seven scales,
seven stars, seven th1lnders, seven walls,
seven plaques, seven angels, and
soven-headed monster. Such are merely
a few instances of the sacred use OF the
number common to all nations and all
ro,;o;ons. Christian Observer.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-11-30
DOG FARMING.

Dog farming is now carried on in
China as Systematically as sheep farm
ing anywhere else. There are thou
sands of small dog and goat farms
aottod over Manchuria and the eastern
boarde,1r.ss of Mongolia where from q
score to some hundreds of dogs are
annually reared on each farm, and
where they constitute regular source
Of wealth. A bride, for instance, will
receive as dowry number of dogs pro-
nortionate to the means of her. father.
+ is probable that in no other part OF
tho world are there to be found such
snlendid dog skins for size, length OF
hair, and quality, the extreme cold OF
these ATTITUDES developing magnificent
coat.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-11-30
IOWA ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

DEs MONIES, Ioyi !. Nov. l3.-Snf6cjent
returns have been J eived from the Off
cial canvasses to MA it certain That the
Hon. 10 IL Mahin has boon elected Rail
road Commissioner by from l,50O to 1000
majority over Co'onel Dey. This will
make the commission wholly Republican.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-05-04


Mr.. W. F. Daley, Advertising Agent Of
the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad, writes:
aInhammatory rheumatism swellsd my
legs and arms to twice their natural sire.
suffered sxcruciating pain. Your won
derful 8. 8. s., made . complete cure.
Major Sidney Herbert editor of the
Southern Cultirdtor and Dlzse Fdrmsv,
Atlanta. Ca, writes have fully tested
the virtues Of Swift's Specific, both a. .
rheumatism cure and tonic. 1t has done
even moro than its proprietors claim fortt
Mr.. Michael Long, Jr., with the Stro-
bridge photographic Co., Cincinnati, Ohio,
writes: {" ! suffered for two years with
terrible itching and painful sores ON my
neck, arms, hands and fingers. No ply
stefan could help me. >. 8. s. relieved
me perfectly and feel like new man.
Mrs. Amanda Ingle, of Gastonia, N. Q,
writes: my baby, when four months
old, developed scrofula. He had two Sc
we're risings and sores ON the neck. sent
for our family physician, who pronounced
it scrofula, and prescribed 3. 5. 5. for it.
I gave the baby S. S S, and it son got
the disease under control. The sores are
healed, and the baby is well and healthy.
I know 8. S. S. saved its life, and / told
our doctor so. He is regular physician,
and prescribed S. s. S. for the baby a. soon
a. he saw 1t had scrofula.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co,
Drawer 8, Atlanta. Ga.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-05-04
CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. j. ii. Moore, of Berryville,
remained in Charlestown after the
adjournment of Presbytery and
preached u series of able and eff
fective sermons, closing last Thurs
day night.
The General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church in the United
States will meet in the Franklin
street Presbyterian Church, Balti-
more, on the 18th of May, 1888, at
ii o'clock, Il. IN.
The following are the appoint
ments of Bishop Peterkin: Sun
day, May 20, Zion Church, Charles
town. Sunday, May 20, P. NJ, Man
ning's School House. Sunday, May
30, p. NJ, St. Phillips. Monday,
May 81, Ripon. Tuesday, May p,
Shepherdstown. Wednesday, May
80, Harper's Ferry.
The First Quarterly Meeting for
Jefferson Circuit, M. +. Church
South, was held at Beulah last Sat
urday and Sunday, and for Charles
town Station on Sunday and Mon
day. The Presiding Elder, Rev.
Rumsey Smithson, preached at Beu-
lah on Saturday and Sunday, and in
Charlestown on Sunday and Mon
day nights.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-05-04
The Verdict Unanimous.

W. d. Suit, Druggist, Bippus,
Ind, testifies: II can recommend
Electric Bitters as the very best rem
edy. Every bottle sold has given
relief in every case. One man took
six bottles, and was cured of Rheu-
matism of 10 years standing.
Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellville,
Ohio, affirms 1.-THE best selling med
icine / have ever handled in my ~
years'experience,is Electric Bitters."
Thousands of others have added
their testimony, so that the verdict
is unanimous that Electric Bitters
do cure all diseases of the Liver, Kid
neys or Blood. Only a half dollar
bottle at Frank Jones Drug Store.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-05-04
Delegates to Grafton.

Democratic precinct meetings were
held at the various voting places in the
county on Saturday last, to select dele
gates to the Grafton Convention, which
in turn is to choose delegates to the Ma
tional Democratic Conventions:
AtCharlestown,t the meeting was called
to order by John II. Colston, ESQ.,, and
on motion Hon. w. II. Travers was
called to the Chair and Geo. w. Haines
appointed Secretary.
Five delegates and like number Of
alternates were then chosen, as follows:
Delegates-R. p. Chew, w. w. b. Gala
her, w. H. T-avers, Geo. w. Haines and
John Il. Colston. Alternates-Nat'l.
Conrad, H. T. Miley, w. A. Glassford,
Benz. E. Beavers and Jas. M. Mason,
On motion it was resolved that the
meeting heartily endorse the course of
President Cleveland and that OF the
Senators and Democratic Representa-
tives in Congress from West Virginia:
Persons to represent other precincts
of the county were chosen as follows:
Zoar-John M. Daniel.
Summit Point-W. NJ. Clements.
Shepherdstown-C. II. Knott, III. IL.
Snider, P. p. Marshall and Joseph Bra
gonier.
Duffields-Jas. b. Lucas delegate, and
Jas. E. Maddox alternate.
Kearneysville-F.C G. Homsher.
Harper's Ferry-O. II. Kemp, John
Hyland and Chas. III. Trail, delegates;
and j. G.. Hurst, John Martin and Rufus
Barker, alternates.
The meeting at Leetown was presided
over by Geo. d. Johnson. with James +.
Watson as Secretary. A resolution was
adopted endorsing President Cleve-
lands administration, and Isaac IL.
Strider was chosen delegate and Moses
f. Trussell alternate to the Grafton con-
vention.
At Halltown Richard Henderson pre-
sided and G. Frank Engle acted as Sec
rotary. Hon. ID. b. Lucas was elected
delegate.
At Kabletown, Charles III. Kable was
chosen to preside, Benjamin Whiting
ton, Vice-President, and w. o. Norris,
Secretary. DIR. w. ". Brown and w.
o. Norris were appointed delegates to
Grafton, with power to select substituts
in case of inability to attend.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-05-04
Lee Memorial Association.

At meeting of the Lee Memorial As
sociation held on Friday, April Y, 1883,
at the Courthouse in Charlestown, the
committee appointed Mt the last meet.
ing, consisting of the President and
Treasurer, to confer with Mr.. Diehl and
the committee previously appointed, to
ascertain amount of indebtedness on
monument and to settle the same, was
continued, with the request 20 act at
once and report at the next meeting OF
the Association.
Saturday, June 0, 1888, at ii a. m, was
fixed upon as the time for the observ-
ance of Memorial Day in Charlestown.
Messrs. Geo. w. Haines, r b. Lucas
and X. A. Alexander were appointed a
committee to invite the military compa-
MES of Winchester and Berryville, the
Shepherdstown and Winchester band,
and our local musical and civic organi-
cations, to take part in the ceremonies
of the day.
Rev. Dir. A. c. Hopkins. Forrest w.
Brown and b. ID. Gibson were appointed
a committee to secure speaker and
poet for Memorial Day.
On motion, it was resolved that Hon.
ID. b. Lucas be invited to deliver the
poem on the occasion.
The meeting then adjourned.
A. c. HOPKINS, Pres't.
GEO. w. HAINEs, Sec'y.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-05-04
PERSONALS.
Miss Sallie Beller has returned
home from Washington.

Miss Sallie Beller has returned
home from Washington.
Dir. James G. Sheerer has return
ed from Evansville, Ind, on account
of sickness, and will remain in
Charlestown for short time again.
Miss Kate Janney, who has been
spending the Winter and Spring in
Baltimore and elsewhere, returned
to her home in this place Saturday
last.
Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston arriv-
ed in Charlestown on Monday night
last to visit relatives, and is now at
Mrs. Rehecca Hunters. Mrs. John
ston. as Miss Lane, during the adj
ministration of President Buchanan,
her uncle. had the distinction OF
being the first lady of the land.
She has recently returned from
two years sojourn in Europe. with
er she was accompanied by two OF
our towns ladies-Misses Kate
Riddle and May Kennedy.-Free
press
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-05-04
Public Sale of Fine Carriages.

As am crowded with work and
need room, will offer lot of New
DOUBLE & SINGLE VEHICLES,
First. class Handmade Work, at
Public Sale, in front of the Court
house, to the highest bidder, on
Tuesday, the Sth day Of Nay, 1888.
TERMs.-Six months from day of
sale, negotiable note payable at eth
er Banks of Charlestown, with per
cent. A discount of 6 per cent. for
Cash.
AUGUST SCHULTZ.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-05-04

STRUCK IT RIcH-Mr. II. st. John
Shepherd, who has for several
years been prospecting in the North
Mountains for coal, and has spent
a great deal of time and money in
developing certain underlined veins
that were supposed to exist, writes
to friend in town, that patience
and perseverance has done its per
feet, work, and that he has struck it
rich at point near Shanghai, in
this'county. He tunneled into the
side of the Third Hill Mountain,
near the base, until he struck pay
ing vein of free burning Anthracite
coal. We heartily congratulate Mr..
Shepherd on his success. He GER
tainly earned it by his faith, and
perseverance. Mr.. Shepherd is the
sole owner of this mine, and it will
prove a bonanza to him in furnish
ing this town, and the surrounding
country, even if no railroad is built
in that MISUNDERSTANDING
Statesman,
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-05-04

Gentlemen: Stonebraker's Lini-
ment in my estimation is the best
preparation extant for pain. 1t has
proved that in my family.
Yours truly, Geo. E. Oliver,
Organist st. Paul Church,
Sept. "a, 1887. Albany, n. Y.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-05-04
consumption Surely Cured.

To THE EDIToR-Please inform your
readers that have a positive remedy
for the above named disease. By its
timely use thousands of hopeless cases
have been permanently cured. shall
be glad to send two bottles Of my reme-
have consumption if they will send me
their express and post office address.
Respectfully, +. A. SLoCUM, NJ. c.
do 6m lSl Pearl ST., n. Y.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-05-04
A Wonnan's Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has
been made and that too by lady in
this county. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven
years she withstoOd its severest tests
but her vital organs were undermin-
ed and death seemed imminent. For
three months she coughed incessant'
ly and could not sleep. She bought
of us bottle of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption and was so
much relieved on taking first dose
that she slept all night and with one
bottle has been miraculously cured.
Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz."
Thus write w. c. Hamrick d Co, of
Shelby, n. C.-Get free trial bot
tie at Frank Jones' Drug Store.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-05-04

Have you Consumption,

Or any symptoms of it =? Most all
diseases are the result of cold.
Whether it be slight Cough, or a
bad case of Group or Pleurisy, you
will find Stonebraker's Cough Syr-
up an infallible remedy. 40 years
OF constant use has fully tested it's
merits, hence it stands without ar
guments) the best cough cure in the
world. 1t is purely vegetable, but
rich in curative properties. % cts.