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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-11
The Sioux Bill.

John H. King, of Rapid City. who has
been in Washington all winterindustriously
working for the passage of the Sioux bill,
says that since the bill has come out of
conference committee he has haunted the
rooms of the enrolling clerk and impa-
tiently watched every lima that was laid
upon the parchment. He says of the bill:
Il think We have cause to be pretty we'll sat
ished with what we have obtained True, the
submission clause does not meet our approval
because it means delay, but we have obtained a
good piece of school legislation III the bill for
the education Of the Indians the Crow matter
10 in a fair way OF settlement; the railroad leg
tslation is such as to encourage the develop
nent Of the country. and We have furnished a
pretty substantial cash annuity which must In
Itself have great influence in hurrying the work
Of securing the consent of the Indians Idont
imagine that We shall have much difficulty here
after, and see no reason to think that the
president will not sign the bill. With a proper
set OF commissioners the consent Of the In
diens will be obtained in six months and from
then 1t j: plain sailing. From what I. hear Of
the people likely to be appointed upon the COM
mission 1t seems to me apparent that we shall
secure hearty cooperation on the part Of tho
Indian Office in obtaining this CONSENT"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-11
NAV Interest Far,ners.

Prof. Heffer, OF the BrOOklngs aSrlcul-
eural school, Us one speaking from expert
ence, gives the following practical sugges-
tons as to the best kind of trees to plant:
white elm white ash, box-elder, silver-leaf
maple and cottonwood are native along Dakota
streams and are presumably hardy. 1t is safe,
then, to plant any or all of the above named va
neties To this list few additions might be
made. The birches, especially the yellow and
white, promising: black wild cherry has
proven success, 1 nm told, as far north as Cass
county; Eastwood is native and should grow
we'll. White willow will always be valuable be-
rause it is easily grown from cuttings, and does
willows and poplars should be grown wherever
they can be secured. p. certineusis has proven
success under the most adverse conditions in
Faulk county. 1t is q very rapid grower, is ab-
solutely hardy, not subject to disease of foil
age as cottonwood and is said to yield much
more valuable timber than that variety. 1t
grows readily from cuttings. OF the trees above
named, the most rapid growers under ordinary
culture, are white willow, cottonwood and pop-i
illus certincusis; Liter these-though none are
named in order-are the Dircles black wild
cherry, box elder, maple, white elm, white ash.
When the value of their timber for fnrm use is
considered, white ash would take the lead the
wood of yellow birch, black wild cherry and
white elm is of great commercial value, and for
many farm uses is unexcelled The cone bear
ing trees should be extensively tested on the
windbreaks. Young trees Of Scotch pine, white
spruce and European larch, if properly man.
aged are almost as sure to grow as ash and elm
1ney form rs perfect a barrier to the north
winds RS tight board fences and once estab-
ushed they need no repair"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-11

The last Legislature appropriated $780,
$50 for the benefit of the insane hospitals,
which will be divided and applied as fol.
lows:
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-07-12
The Grow - q Farmer.

The crow is nobody's fool. "Live and
learn" is his motto; and he does both,
especially the former. in way to excite
the admiration Of ell disinterested observ-
ers. In the long struggle between human
ingenuity and corvine sagacity II is doubt
iul which has thus far obtained the upper
hand. Nor have ever quite convinced
myself which OF the contestants has the
better cause. THE crow is thief" the
planter declares; "hs should continue
himself to q wild diet. or else SOW bis own
garden" Eyes, yes," Corvus makes re
ply; "but II l steal your corn. You first
stole my land" Unlike his cousin, the
raven, who, along with the Indian has re
treated before the pale face, the crow Is an
ultra conservative. Civilization aud mod
ern ideas are not in the least distssteful TO
hin. He has 80 unfeigned respect for
agriculture, and in fact may be said him
self to have set up a. gsntlema1 farmer,
letting out his land on shares. snl seldo q
failing OF getting his 1ul half OF the orc ;
and. like the shrewd ms,sger that he il,
be insures himself against drought and
other mischances by taking bis moiety
early 10 the season As plant no acres
myself. perhaps fad It easier than some
OF my fello .citizsns 10 bear with the fsults
and appreciate the virtues Of this sable
aboriginal. Long may he live, l say. this
true lover OF his native land, to try the pa
tience and sharpen the wits OF his woulI
be eXterminstors.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-07-12
A Collapsed Druggist.

! want some consecrsted lye, he slowly
announced As be entered the store.
You mean concentrated lye. suggested
the druggist. as be repressed smile.
Well, may be do. II does nutmeg any
difference. It's what camphor, anyhow.
What does II sulphur?
Eighteen ceuls can.
Then you can give me can.
never cinnamon who thought himself
so witty as you do, said the druggist. in q
eingerly manner, feeling called upon TO do
title punning himself
Well, that's not bad ether, laughed the
customer, with syruptitious glance,
ammonia novice at the business. though
I've soda good many puns that other pun
siers resped the credit OF. However, l
don't care copperas far as l am concern
ed, though they ought to be handled with.
out cloves till they wouldn't know what
was the msdder with them. Perhaps
shouldn't myrrhmyrrh We have had =
pleasant time and l shall carsway-
II was too much for the druggist. He
collapsed.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-07-12

] hsd 9 funny experience onoe. said q
young farmer. When boy, coniess
WAS pretty green. lived with my father
upon farm near Columbus. aud used "a
haul wood into the city and sell 1t for him.
One day had entered town with my Gus
tonary load, when ~ was passed large
building, some one poked his head partly
out OF the window aud asked iii that wood
was for sal !" replied in the Affirmative.
swell, throw ii over this fence" came
ba OK from the upper window.
The house wss surrounded by . high
vsIl. but ! managed to pitch 1t over. and
then vent round TO the front gate for my
p,y. ] could not get 10; ! hammered snd
called 10 vain. when some passer-by st
tracted by my frantic efforts to gain "a en-
uauee. inquin d what was tbs mstthr and
informed me thst the building vas the
Jail One Of the prisoners bsd played .
joke on me. ! could not get the money
or the wood back, aud returned LONE with
empty wagon sod pockets.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-07-12

Sam Jones tells story Of some young
girls down 10 a Georgian village who mar :
ried al the dissipstei young men. ''jusi 10
reform them The girls are now.ssys Mr..
Jones. whippoorwili widows. snd their
husbands fill drunksrds graves. Marrying
men 10 reform them, says the SIN. has
never been successful enterprise on the
part Of women. Girls are worth too much
unmarried 10 sacrifice their lives 10 beat
sense Into the head OF any man 90 Gods
footstool. Such man does no, ~esn ~
easily rs cali. He will 20 home only TO
sober up. and then not tiIl the other places
are closed. A girl will marry such man,
hoping that the nsrt year be will be bet
ter; bat the next year be will be worse.
There are sober boys enough for oil the
girls. aud there is no need Of marrying .
drunksrd. and the girl who does so will
deserve sli the unhsppinees she msries.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-07-12
Hired Guide We must cross the str, et

Hired Guide We must cross the str ei
here.
Stranger What foi?
"A square further up the wagons are SO
thick we can't get across without losing q
leg"
swell. we are over nov. What are you
waiting for 2
I'm waiting for chance TO walk 10 the
gutter This building is tenement house
and tenement house walls fall every oa q
in . while.
"whev We got safely by that build
ing. See here. what are you starting 10
that direction for y
I'VE must walk around this block, the
street here is uajerlsid with stesm-bes'-
ing pipes and they are always exploding "
"5iop . moment; I'm tired ous."
Great Scott ! Don't lesu sgaina that
telegraph pole. It's got electric light
sire on IL Yon must have been brought
up 10 the woods
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-07-12

They were sealed - usual l believe
do not need 10 explain. They bad rcscbet
that confidential state. whom. after month
OF anxiety and doubts aud fears ~ 10 who
ther she loved him or not, having found
ont that she Was only too willing. be iel
like backing out
Well, you see Am poor, dearest
don't care. II does not cost much Il
keep . wife.
No, suppose not.
Not when one loves. George.
No. suppose not.
And you think am extravAgAnL an
not It's al we'll when pa pays. you know
That's all right But II were your wife =
Dearestl
Yes. l can bc 80 economical. Ii dosen'i
really cost any more TO keep two than one
Yes, suppose so; yes. Bat 1t depends
upon which one.
o. can keep honse
Yes. dearest, but can II
l can cook.
My love, would not wish you 10 do
any hard work. would not wish you TO
soil your dainty hands. Don't you think
dear We might live at restaurant until
until =
Until whep2
Until ! could brace myself up to eat what
you cooked.
Even that did not help him, She said
All right, and laughed, and the wedding
goes
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-07-12

There was once m occasion 10 which
Neal Dow was very noticeable figure. II
was early in the war. His army corps had
been brought mp, preparatory TO forming
for battle. Gen. Dow was one OF party
OF lesser oiiicerswh no had been called around
the corps commander for instructions. He
was, as one Of the boys said, all hat, boots
and sword. He was very small man. and
wore hat with an enormous brim. pair
OF boots that tapped above the knee. and
swored that changed on the ground away
behind him.
Gen. Dow, said the commander, | want
you to 60 TO that little hillock TO the left,
and take q position facing that line Of
woods.
Now, general? asked Dow.
At once.
In moment the army saw little General
Dow tramping of toward the hillock alone.
and word was passed along explaining the
mistake he had made. The shouts Of laugh.
ter attracted the commanders attention,
and he sent an orderly after Gen. Dow.
When the little man returned, the COM
mander asked;
Gen. Dow, what did you understand me
10 direct you 10 do2
To take position on that hillock facing
the woods, sir.
And did you think meant to send You
there alone?
Certainly, sir. Ibid not hear you say
any body was to go with me.
The commander kindly set him right,
and Gen. Dow finally took his com mand 10
the hillock. but the boys in the corps nev.
er got through laughing and talking about
the time Little Neal Dow" set out alone
to hold the hillock against the rebel army.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-07-12

the night II wS an hour for love and
calm delight
Isuppose. Mr. Jones. said The maiden
brsskiog 81 eloquent pause, suppose yon
intend 10 marry some day.
I do, MiM Smith.
And you mean 10 DO hind husband no
doub.y
Intend TO be model 10 that respect.
You viii surround your vile with every
comfort. furnish her with plenty Of pocket
money. stay 81 home with her evenings in.
stead Of going TO some horid club, ,reat her
mother, II she has one, with kiaduess aud
respect, and all that sort OF thing, hal hsl
Ali you young men intend 80 much You
will be this and that; I've heard Of you.
aud she shook her finger playfully at tho
youth.
You may indulge in rsilery. Miss Smith,
but | assure you, you have exactly describ.
cd my intentions. You may smile. but l
have made up my mind tha. when ! sm
married l will be every thing that an ami
able and sffcctionate wife could desirc.
That being the case. said she. becoming
serious, and this being leap year
Obi by the way, be cried starting up,
the object Of her questions flashing upon
his mind. ! hope you will pardon how
stupid Of me this conversation Ia very
pleasant and ! would gladly prolopg it,
but have just remembered that l left
my rooms open and all my papers exposed
on my desk, must run. II / lost those
papers would be ruined good night and
dating down tho steps he aed.
by jings, ho said q few moments later, ~
he wiped the perspiration from his brow,
that was narrow squeak How cute she
was Another moment and she would
have had me. aud she's 27 II she's day,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-07-12
A wild Ride With . Squaw.

After the defeat Of Burgoyne detach-
ment OF soldihrs. which had been sent To
the American army from Lunenburg, Mass
returned, bringing with them three young
squaws. who wsre held as hostages for the
whi.e people captured by the Indians. A
number Of soldiers and young officers were
then waiting in Lunenburg to be sent
where most needed.
One cold, blistering morning several Of
these officers we're riding through the town.
Seeing tha squaws decked in Indian fine
ry, one Of the officers shouted, Now for
some fun! and dashed toward them.
Won't you rider he asked. as he drew
rein.
Yes. answered q squaw.
He pointed to block from which she
could mount behind him. His intention
was to prick bis horse with his spur ~ she
leaped aud let her fall to the ground.
But she jumped SO quickly that she was
astride the nag before the officer could
spur him. The beast was frightened and
started off at . speed which the officer
could not check.
The squaw wound her arms around the
officer body; her long black hair stream
ed ont behind her, the horse few over the
road. followed by the other officers shout
Ing. An elopementl White man running
off with injuul
Doors we're flung open. windows hoist.
cd, out OF which gszed sstonished women,
while men stood In the street wondering
what IL meant. Away dashed the horse to
his stable at the inn. 10 front OF which be
stopped to the surprise OF . crowd OF
idlers
Tsnky. sir. exclaimed the squaw. leap-
ing to the ground. Had mighty good
ride but did make my hair whirll
The mortified officer dismounied amid
the cheers OF the crowd.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-07-12

Among half dozen commercial drum
mers who occupied seats in Central Hud-
son smoker recently relating their sccus-
toned yarns for their own edifcstion was
one who made himself conspicuous by his
silence. He set 10 thoughtful mood with
bis somking cap drawn partly down over
bis eyes, and with large sample case In
front OF him he did not look like q de-
ceiver.
The conversation had turned on their
hairbreadth escapes fiom railway accidents
and while each went the previous one .
little better this modest one did not won~
der at any Of the stories or esssy 70 ques-
ton them. But bis turn came and he had
bis revenge.
Speaking OF hard riding. said be. ~
hardware drummer had finished blood
curdling recital Of 3 lightning ride on .
New England road, the fastest travelling ]
ever did was on single track road in Kan
sss We had just rounded curve when
the conductor entered the car hurriedly
and cried Shut your eyes and hang on TO
the seat. We oil did as we we're bid. A
moment later and We we're experiencing
an awful sensation. The car seemed TO
shudder, the windows TO creak. and then
all was over. A moment afterward the
conductor entered and gave the order;
Open your eyes and let 90 the seats.
Everything looked natural. but the queer
proceedings had aroused my curiosity, and
Was led TO ask the conductor what had
taken place.
Not much, aid he. This Is single
track road and We just jumped freight.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-07-12

III you love Mabel Norminstou. hsv'
you showed II by keeping her from th'
man sLe wishes 70 marry y
lie tried 10 force the question away, "a
twist II 40 thai il would agree With his bit
ter feelings. but II always came back. aud
10 desperation he Was compelled TO Al
sver il, and answer il he did before sleep
ing that night
The next day be called on Mabel Nor
mingtou. IL was ate inthe afternoon.
She lived ia spacious hcuse on Madison
Avenue Bisachy WAS shown into asma !
reception room and almost Immediately
2fterward Miss Norming.on appeared. She
wss trhie pale and there was certain
restraint in her manner After iew com
monplsces Bianchy got up and closed the
door. Then be said 10 voice that shook
with EN- otion:
Miss Normington = Mabel, am going
to tell you something"
What 10 it?" aud her face grew rs
white - his.
Ill played the organ -on the day you
we're 10 have been married. ! discovered
. secret 10 the music by means Of which
you are not aware OIL oaussd you to-"
"Psul r
"Ay, spurn me ~ deserve. / played
the coward. used that power. Forgive
me. hut -oh, my God loved you." and
bis voice ended 10 dry sob that went to
her heart quicker than any words.
paul. she said. and she laid one hand
on his shoulder. ~ am so very sorry for
you. Can l help you?'
"No-but-but say You forgive me.
"Why, Of course I do. and Paul won :
you play my wedding march tomorrow
Her womanly instinct had touched the
right chord. She still trusted him. His
face quivered with emotion Is he STAN
mered:
"You are too good. wish you every
success 10 your new life. May IL be Is
happy as love can MAKE it, Good bye, :"
aud he was gone.
Tomorrow soon came, and, as before,
the church was crowded. The news OF
the former attempt was still on the lips
OF every cne. There was an undercurrent
OF deep excitement that ives only aEayed
when the organ burst forth into merry
peal. They must have got new organ
ist. said Que lady to her friend "Why.
it is Bianchy who is playing. Did not
you know II ?"
At length the main doors were opened
and the bridal procession began to march
up the aisle. Then did the organ go mad
with joy, and the air to pulse With life.
Society papers the next day spoke Of
the wedding as one Of the great successes
Of the year, and after enumerating the
who we're there, closed their
remarks by special tribute to the mar
velous playing Of Bianchy on the organ.
Aud so the world went on. Soon for
gotting oil about the incident Of the post
poned marriage, 1t became engrossed with
new schemes and plans.
Bianchy left New York and went to
south America; and some two years later
The world Of music was startled by sym.
phony Of wonderful beauty which was
dedicated to Mabel Normington Of New
York. who is now and has been for two
past, Mrs. Rutherford Spencer.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-07-12
a Very Marrow E.esps.

They we're sitting togeiher 90 the yer
sods in ths din twilight. The robin had
sung bis last song snd the frehies were
beginning 10 light their lamps The pen.
siye beauty OF an early leap year summer
evening sss sronnd them. aud from the
szure canopy the planets snd the bright
es. Of the stellar lights we're beginning TO
peep. those silent bat eloquent heslis Of
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-07-12

Blsckyiile Dentist (hsving labored ear
nes,Iy. bat 10 vsia. Tor . considerable pc
riod) --Hor on. Epbr'm, hol on She's :
comm. l hesh de bones . cracklia'
You jes' res easy q si my strength on'y
don't gin way. I'll bsb her outen dsr 10
you's 90 hour older.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-07-12
Telegraph Supplies!
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-07-12

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND 4 PACIFIC R'Y
fts main iinss and brsnchss inriads CHICAGO
PEORIA MOLINE, ROCK rSLAup. pAvTM-
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s1d sos<~s of inssrlnscssss cisssA chosos a
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krs m uniou d<potA. Past trxffAs Of yfns Day
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uaa Palace s,espsss. and dss<wssp Chicago. -
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-07-12
T. PERKINS
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| FULL LINE Of IRON PIPE

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-06

emies. Subscribers win not pay their
money to prevent the introduction of gas at
ordinance rates; that is not the purpose for
which they agreed to become stockholders The
default in the second assessment is but
small one compared with future defaults If the
present attitude is maintained. The position
now assumed will destroy the Trust beyond
peradventure, and then there will be serious
day of reckoning with the responsible parties
by those whose money, already paid in, will
be practically lost. If the Trust wants to
save itself let it abandon its present
position, return to the principles upon
which it was created, and go ahead
with its important work, which it may
carry forward to success, and in which it can
enlist and command every influence and see
again the same enthusiasm that characterized
its early days. The time is not far distant
when everybody will acknowledge that the adj
vice we gave was for the best, and that the
Journal was better friend to the Trust than
those blatant persons whose course will surely
xvreek IL