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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-12-21
ALLIANCE NOTES.

The Alliance editor is attending the
farmers institute at Brookings, so we
Gull few items from the Rurallst for
oar farmer readers.
The Farmers Alliance reelected the
entire corps ot officers at their snnual
convention at Jamestown last week.
They amended the constitution for
loca. Alliances SO as to make women
eligible to membership--passed resolu-
tlols condemning the election frauds
and recommending the Australian sys-
TEN oil voting -favoring Che control of
mineral ads by goyernment--the ad-
MISSION OF North Dakota, with the
seventh standard parallel as the south
I.ern boundary ondemnlng asury--
recommending the work of the Knights
OF Labor and asking that The territori-
al officers appointed by the President
should receive no other salary than
that provided by the general govern
ment.
The Legislative committee recon-
mends among other things the town
ship supervisor system instead Of coun-
ty commissions rs-that county officers
be eligible to but one recollection
that the tax sale should take place Nov
LIST and that the chapters be repealed
in the political code, referring to the
high fee for notary's commission,
the salary Of $500 allowed each Judge
for travelling expenses and the increase
OF the salary OF the Governors secre-
tary.
WOMAN'S BALLOT-A WHITE
STONE.
ITO him that overcometll. will give white
stone. Rev. 9: II.
The Spirit seems here to allnde to
the ancient method Of ba,loting. The
poet 1hus describes the contests
"A custom was of old and still remains,
Which, life and death by sutlrages ordains:
Whitas:ones and black within All urn are cast
The first absoyes, but fate is i'll the last
This mode of deciding important
civil questions largely prevailed in the
days Of antiquity. There was nothing
intricate about this method of voting.
The least-inforlned woman could have
cast an intelligent ballot; but the men
monopolized the political urn as they
do the ballot box, and held in their
hands, as they do to-day, the issues OF
life and death for women, as well as
men. The white stone was happy
omen. 1t meant mercy, good will, lib
erty, bliss. 10 my mind it is typical OF
the white ballot Of reform which will
usher il the reign Of justice, and all
the fclicities Of life. The old white
stone ballot developed the idea of The
tessera. This was a white stone with
name inscribed on it's face, given as
q token of favor by the great to the
one adjulged worthy; hence the al
fusion in Rev. 2: II, as quoted.
Dear woman, when we overcome in
this fight for temperance, l believe
God will give us the white stone ballot
and on 1t will be written, "For God and
fIumanity."-(Unlon Signal.)
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-12-21
GIVEN AWAY.

We Obliged Win The
Advantage OF SMALL. PROFITS
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-12-21
Recitation, t. L. White.
How 30 teach primary reading,
Miss Ell, Murnhy

HOW 20 teacn primary feaulHS,
Miss ELLA Murphy.
Should we teach vocal music i'll our
common schools? L so, how?
Miss Ida Nesmith.
Question box, y. T.. Williams.
The teachers Of Blaine and Frank
lin township will please meet satur-
day, January 5tn, at the school house
in the North East corner of Blaine
township.
We want to insist upon the attend.
ance Of school officers and patrons at
these institutes. You don't know
what help it will be to our faithful
company Of Jerauld county teachers
il you Will show an interest in then
work, by attending their meetings.
Yours Respectfully
|. S. BlNFORD. County Supt.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-12-21
NO, 300
Free Methodist Seminary.


to the prairie
Still farther the West fine rolling
strong prohibition
This schoouh has been founded the odng
~ to all to obtain education little possible nfm
ance that would aid in forming Christian character
Room provided those who wish to board the building and thus
vail themselves the
conducted we'll household
te1mD to
March 18th
For j.
Wessington SPRINGS, Jeraud Co. Oak.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-12-21
CONSUMPTION Surely Cured.

TO TIE EDIToN-please inform
your readers that have Il positive
remedy for the above named disease.
by its timely use thousands Of hopeless
cases have been permanently cured. l
shall be glad to send two bottles of my
remedy free to any Of your readers
who have consumption if they will
send me their express and post Office
address. Respectfully.
a, Slocum, NJ. ID Isl Pearl ST., \ y.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-12-21

(sns and operates nearly 5Oe5 miles OF S.ioi-
shly equipped road in Illinois, Wisconsin
MA. Missouri, Minnesota and Dakota
is the Best Direct Route between
III principal points in the North
VEST, Southwest and Far west.
For maps, time tables, rates of passage and
Freight, ETC., apply to the nearest station aseh'
btthe Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway, or to amy Railroad Agentans"'ef'
I'm the World.
Genar.l n.narcr. Gcnl Pass and Tiki. Ast
IL. Tucker, Geo. II, Reafford,
ASST Genl Manager. Asst Gen'l Pas Pass ,,+
MILLwAUKEE, WISCONSIN,.
:-For information in reference 10 iaiuS ,, a,it
towns owned ny tie CHicAGo MIN MIN ~ NJ Il {;
Mr. PAUL Railwa, Company, Wrlte 70 N Iy =
IAAuGAN, land Com missioner. III i1wauhee' VIZ
Cousin
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-12-21

" .ANrEp--,A list of lands for
sale i'll ,jcsuuid county for customer:
in the east Albert Gunderson.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27
MILLS SPEECH.

The democracy finds in Texas a
man equal to the occasion and not
afraid of the millionaire manufac-
lures. Mr.. Mills speech, opening
the tariff debate, will be widely read.
Copies can be obtained by writing to
either of our Congressman. The n.
Y. Standard says:
There is in it no word of apology
for proposing reductions of protect
i've duties, no weakening protest that
he and his party are just as much
devoted to the protection of Ameri-
can industry" as any one else. On
the contrary, it rings with the clear
and emphatic denial that the labor
er can be enriched by taxing him;
the aggressive assertion that pro-
lection is a robbery and a fraud.
Confessing that the bill that he has
introduced and that is the nominal
SUBJECT Vi OCudtc 10 oub - hONSA0 tS
and initiatOry measure, Mr.. Mills
did not waste time arguing about
tariff reform, but went at once to the
heart of the real question at issue
and declared boldly against the fall
lacy of protection.
Showing how one tax after anOth
er that bore on the wealthy had been
abolished, he demanded that be-
ginning should be made in abolish
ing the taxes that the rich have had
imposed on the poor; the taxes that
have been levied for the direct pur
pose of enabling a favored few to
grow wealthy by levying tribute on
the many-the taxes that have
strangled commerce, repressed in
dustry, fostered corruption and built
up robbing trusts and combinations.
He attacked the protective system
from base-denied that it could fos-
ter industry; denied that it could
raise wages; denied that it could
benefit any person or anything save
mOnOpolists and trusts.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27
Election Notice.

T>HE Regular Biennial Election to NIL
Il the offices for Mayor, Recorder ana
Councilmen of the Corporation or Char-
lestown, will be held on the
Fourth Thursday IN Nay, (24th)
1888, and the Polls will be open on said
day at the following places, and the fol-
lowing persons are appointed lnspec-
tors and Clerks of Election:
lsr WARD.-Voting place, Town Hall.
Thomas w. Davis, George Dooley, V.
NJ. Firor, Inspectors; Geo. w. Taylor,
Clerk.
2ND WARD.-Voting place in Store
room of Hirschman Il Co., cor. Main d
Charles streets.-H. o. Talbot, John +.
German, j. II. Morris, Inspectors; JOS.
III. Cockrill. Clerk.
Sd WARD.-Voting place, Courthouse.
H. III. Cooke, Barney Lloyd, y. Lee
Phillips, Inspectors; l.. NJ. Blessing,
Clerk.
Polls open from sunrise to sunset. All
places where intoxicating liquors are
sold must be closed on that day.
BY order of the Council.
c. NJ. HOUGH, Mayor.
w. l.. HEDGES, Recorder.
April a, 1888.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27

what is in print on subject and
will obtain it for you. His charges
are reasonable, and he often buys
and sells the same pamphlet several
times. A writer after using rare
publication will trade it for some
pamphlet or book for which he has
present use. The value of this Lit
erary Junk Shop will be best appre-
ciated by those who do original in
vestigation remote from large Ii
braries. Having had considerable
dealings with Mr.. Clark we can rec
ommend him for intelligent search
after books and for reasonable
charges.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27

ufacture public opinion against him,
and the clamor is loudest in proper
ton to his ability and integrity.
This is the reason, we have in front
so few men who are trusted and re-
spected by persons qualified to judge
of their merits. This is the reason,
so few of our successful politicians
hold their heads well up and look
you square in the eye. This is the
reason, private employment is re-
garded more honorable than public
office.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27

Gov Lee, the Atty Genl. and the
Secretary of State are at Warm
Springs, y. c. TO attend a meeting
of Governors and prominent men of
the South TO discuss measures for
inducing desirable emigrants to To-
cate in the Southern States. The
Governor believes that this meeting
will result in devising a plan which
will not fail to show to intelligent
foreigners who propose coming to
this country that the South has
more advantages than any other
section.-Riebmoad dispatch to ".
J. Times Of the 23rd.
These prominent men" should
appoint a committee to investigate
whether capital bOycotts a repudi-
ating State, and, if so, whether "de-
sirable emigrants" will locate in a
State which is bOyeotted ? II this
committee, after investigation, re-
ports that reputation is profitable,
then Virginia should continue her
present policy. For ourselves, we
firmly believe that reputation
brings a harvest to few men who
have some back-doOr staircase to
capital, but brings bankruptcy to
men of moderate means. Perhaps
we are mistaken; it would be well
to have the subject investigated by
4 committee. One thing is certain
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27
Stockholders Meeting

DY order of the Board of Directors a
ID general meeting Of the Stockholders
of the Emmner Telephone Co. Of West
Virginia, will be held at the office Of b.
G. Washington, its President, in Charles
town, Jefferson county, w. Va, on
Tuesday, May 1, 1888, at 3 p, NJ,
for the purpose of transacting any bust
ness that may be lawfully done by the
Stockholders in said meeting asse nbled.
=. C. WASHINGTON, Prest.
GUSTAV BROWN. Sec'y.
April %, 'SS.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27
From Congressman Mills's Speech.

The tax on consumption is paid
by hard daily toll. Suppose a la
borer with 81 a day can buy a wool
en- suit of clothes for $40. 1t re-
quires ten days labor topurchase it.
But when the tariff put a duty OF
one hundred per cent the suit would
cost $40. Then it required twenty
days labor for the man to secure
what he could otherwise have secur-
ed for ten days labor. Have not
ten days of labor been annihilatedf
Either it has been snnihilated or the
proceeds often days labor have been
transferred from the laborer to some
one else. But the greatest evil in
fiicted upon the people by the excess
i've taxation on the consumers ofthe
country is in the destruction of the
values of exports. The great body
Of the exports are agricultural pro-
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27
A FREE TRADE ARGUMENT.
Intenigencer.


The following effort to find a home
illustration for favorite free trade
argument appears in the West Vir-
ginia DEMOCRAT, the reform organ
of Mr. James Nj. Mason:
WHEELING, March 2l.-A few days
ago Hart, of the IRteltigencer, stated he
had a Wheeling-made suit OF cheviot
cloth manufactured in Pennsylvania,
and equal to any imported cheviot, the
cost being $25 for the suit. What have
you to say? NoLoN.
We know whereof we speak; suit of
clothes costing in New York $50, can be
bought in London for SIS. Harris suit
would cost in London about $40.
The InteUigencer does not believe
the statement offact. We have seen
some English made clothing, but
never saw the equal of Harris Sun
day suit of cheviot bought for $40.
Suppose the statement were true,
what would it prove? First, that
the disheartening condition of the
English wool-grower is really worse
than it has been described; second,
that the wages of English weavers
and of journeymen tailors in London
are even lower than they have been
represented to be. We cannot hope
to buy in this country a suit at the
English price until the price of wool
and the pay of the wage-earner shall
have been brought down to the En-.
glish level. Heaven forbid that so
dark day shall ever dawn on the
Republic.
The Inteuigencer is informed on
the best authority that Hart does
not desire TO buy cheap clothing at
so great cost to his countrymen.
We understand that he much prefers
to use American fabrics of American
wool, and his idea of protection to
home industries leads him to spend
his money in West Virginia where
he makes it. The InteVigencer is
bound to say that this is a practical
patriotism which savOrs of the vint-
age of I776.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27
West Virginia Democrat.


There is no place on earth where
wealth counts for as much, and per
sonal merit for as little, as on Wall
street. But the man who combines
wealth, personal honor, education
and brains, (-and there are few
of them left, receives a homage
England gives to Princes. The
most amusing sight one sees in New
York. is the constant effort of Mon
ey to buy social relations with such
a man; the most disgusting sight,
is that of Lineage and Brains sell
ing itself to Money; the most dis
couraging sight, is Money buying
the honors Oflife; the most distress
ing sight, is the plundered masses
awning upon thieves who seek Of
flee for its profits.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27
REPLY.

|. We do not make statement
of fact" unless we know it to be true.
The MteUigencer would stand bet
ter if it followed the same rule.
While writing this, We have before
us suit, made to order" by Miles,
Hanover Square, London, which cost
$15.27; this suit could not be duph-
Gated in New York for less than $40.
Clothing is cheaper in New York
than in Wheeling.
?. Those who have made person
al examination tell us, the condition
of English weavers, tailors and wool
growers is equal to the condition of
the same class here. Capital does
not obtain so large per cent. OF
profit as it does here, but Labor re-
c,ives as large proportion of its
own earnings. Last year 100000 of
our wage earners struck. Does this
look like American Labor was so
much better off than English Labor?
We have had for 20 years a tariff
tax of about 36 per cent. on wool.
Has it made our wool growers pros
porous? The Willimantic Linen
Co., paid 95 per cent. in 1882; the
Pa. Steel Co.. paid II per cent. and
nearly doubled its capital in years.
Which of our wool-growers make
such profits? 1t is easy to be flip
pant, but ''cold facts" carry their
own argument.
3. Hart, like any other man, trades
with an eye to business. An adver-
tisement in his paper probably had
more influence in the selection of his
tailor than "a patriotism which sa-
vors of 1776." We hate slush. The
spectacle of Hart buying clothes in
Wheeling because controlled by the
spirit which animated our ancestors
in the Revolution is, to say the least,
amnsinp Those who have watched
the course of the Intelligencer under
his management, Especially its
going to go" editorial in February
of last year, and its sudden change
of front in the Senatorial fight, did
not need the assurance that Harris
efficiency for business is destroyed
by a sincere and matchmaking pat
riotism.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27

"a convention of politicians never
vet produced results. 1t makes a
noise, but does not bring fruit.
Gov. Wilson appointed Hon. Fl.
G.. Davis, DR.. Tanner, of Jefferson,
H. s. Walker, Hart, of the Intelli-
gencer, fancy, Of the Register, and
Judge Brown, of jackson, tn attend
this convention.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27
Ice! Ice!

THE undersigned is prepared to serve
i the public with ICE for the season
of 1888, in any quanty desired. Ice har-
vested above town, and not affected by
any impurities arising from water con-
tanning the town drainage.
Orders for delivery solicited.
aaO-2m THOMAS FRAZIER.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27

The logic of facts is steadily fore
ing public opinion to the conclusion
that the great iron highways which
have become so necessary to the in
dustry and life of the people cannot
safely be left in the hands of private
corDorations. -.,,.f sr
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27
For Councilman.

MIR. EDITOR: Will you be kind
M enough to announce Mr.. ID. ).
Hughes for reelection to the Council to
represent the First Ward. He has made
an excellent representative, careful of
the interests OF every citizen, giving an
intelligent consideration of all the du-
ties devolving upon him-especially as
chairman of the Finance Committee.
We hope he willbe reelected by vote
that will be credit to the Ward.
April n, 'SS. MANY VOTERS.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27

We predict that neither Sherman
nor Blaine will he nominated by
their party
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27
For Mayor.

MIR. EDITOR.-Please announce for
lN the office of Mayor OF Charlestown
our esteemed townsman, Mr.. Gustav
Brown. He is philosophical citizen,
has served the town in its Council for
several terms, has been Chairman OF the
Street Committee, and will make an
efficient Mayor.
April q, 'SS. MANY VOTERS.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27

Senator Stanford of California is
worth $7O,OOO,OOO, and is President
of the Central Pacific railroad. He
has a newspaper boom for Presi-
dent. Would these papers boom
him if he was not a millionaire rail
road magnate ?
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27
For Mayor.

WE announce the name of Mr.. III. o.
w Talbot for the office of Mayor. be-
lieving that if he be elected that he will
make an efficient officer, and will en-
deavor to tighten the burdens of
April q, 'SS. THE TAXPAYERS.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27
For Councilman.

TIME name of DIR. VIM. Neill is an
nounced as a candidate for the Office
of Councilman at the solicitation Of
many voters of the Sd Ward.
Anril ~ 'SS
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27
For Councilman.

MR.. EDITOR.-Please announce Mr..
M Fayette b. Souders for the position
of Councilman from the 2nd Ward. He
is both public spirited and enterprising
and if elected will serve his constituents
faithfully and honestly. Voters of the
End Ward desire his election.
April "a, 'SS. MANY VOTERS.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27

ducts. FROM iSeVeDty-nsc W eiSucy
per cent of the exports are such pro-
ducts. War dnties limit importa-
ton and that limits expectation.
80 k8# ~ Az -
Wages are regulated b. demand
and supply and the capacitvof the
laborer to do his work. Ii the high
tariff regulates wages, how is it that
wages IN different parts of the conn
try are different? How is 1t that
wages in different localities in the
same state are different? The rate
of wages in the cotton industry are
lower in Rhode Island-than in Penn
sylvania. Bat in the iron industry
the wages are higher in Rhode Is
land than in Pennsylvania.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27
For Councilman.

MIR. ROBERT III. PHILLIPS, having
VNl made an efficient Councilman from
the Sd Ward, will receive the support of
many voters for reelection.
April u, 'SS. MANY VOTERS
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27
GEO. w. HARRIS, Proprietor.
n. NJ. CARTMELL, Manager Il Chief Cik.
Hotel Hamilton
HAGERsTOwN, MARYLAND.

This new Hotel, with its new and cost
ly furnished is now open for guests. It
has a central location equally couve-
nient to the business and resident por-
lions of the town, with direct access to
all railroad stations, and for comfort and
general completeness cannot be ex-
cell9d.
TERMs.-$3-OO and $3.50. according to
cation OF rooms. Special rates to COM
.rcial men. jan.6s 'SS-y.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27

Louisiana politics has been con-
trolled by the Lottery swindle in
that State. The profits of the Lot
terry gang have been about a mill
ion year; the stock paying be
tween 60 and 90 per cent. In no
State has money so debauched the
moral tone of society as in LOuisi-
ana and the election Of Nichols, an
anti-lottery man, looks like the re-
spectacle element was again in pow
er.
1t is inconceivable to us, how any
man can be so simple as to risk his
money when the chances are 10000
to one against his winning. The
owners of the Lottery become enor-
mously rich. and this is conclusive
that those who buy tickets pay too
much "for the chance" Ifyou will
gamble, then place your money on
some game where the price and the
odds are nearer together.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27

The Wall street day begins about
10 o'clock and ends at 3, with one
hour lost for lunch. OF course,
clerks and those who do the drudg-
cry begin at 8 and quit about 5, but
the capitalist is seldom at his desk
more than four hours. The amount
of business crowded into this brief
space can he better imagined than
described.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27

is full of desirable gnnis. As we are do
ing large Custom business for the Fin
est trade, employing the best skilled la
Dor we can procure. and buying our
goods for Cash. We are enabled To give
you good value and guarantee entire
satisfaction.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27
In Making Our Bow


before the generous public, for the
Spring and Summer of ~. We must
confess IL is done with great deal of
pride. Our business has been a success,
and we have reason Ia feel PROUD.
Our
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-27

Ifone has ample means, he can
escape most of the bothers of do
nestle life and yet enjoy all It's
pleasures. A man Of wealth with a
large family recently decided to
move to this city from the West.
About noon Monday he sent for a
real-estate agent and heard the de
scription of residence likely to suit
him. In less than three hours he
had examined the property and pur-
chased it. He Immediately wrote to
n "furnisher"