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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17
Calnpaign Opinions.

It now appears that the celebrated anti
Saloon Republican movement" was simply
IL movement of the tongue.-W Wisconsin, Pro-
hibitiOnist.
Take your choice; The Prohibition plat
form declares for no whisky. the Democrat
lie platform for taxed whisky, the Republican
platform for free whisky.-Cadiz Ohio
Ftdmbeau.
such is our estimate of Gen. Fisk that if
the Cynosure had absolute permission and
power to pick and put IL man into the Presi-
dency of the United States, we should select
him,-Chicago Christian Cynosm4e.
Every anti-Prohibtion Republican. every
whisky-soaked Republican,. every free
whisky Republican Of Lincoln who was a
Republican before the Chicago convention
is a Republican now.-Limcoht (kan.) Bea-
con.
J. Sullivan Clarkson, the would be briber
the Craftsmanship of the Republican National
Committee Nothing but his emphatic re-
fusal kept him out of it. Perhaps he has
not lost all confidence in his ability US chair
man of the bribery department. and does
not wish to resign that position.-Chicago
Lever. =
Poor Albert Griffin has turned round and
is licking the hands that smote him in the
Chicago convention. He went there big
with the idea OF getting the whisky leaders
to adopt temperance plank. but they
brushed him and his small band aside as if
they had been so many straws; and now the
poor fellow is out with all address appealing
to the people to support the ticket. Such =
cringing slave to party is more to be pitied
than censured. man who cannot take an
insult when flung fair in his face should
hand the anti-saloon reins over to some.
body else.-Fltnt (Mich.) Spectator.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17

long siege ut Washington were of no further
avail. His vital TO ces were well nigh exhaust
ed, and the life spark about to be extinguished.
The distressing fact was broken to the family
shortly after daylight. Mrs. Sheridan was the
first to be informed that the Generals life could
no longer be spared, and that dissolution might
occur at any moment. The physicians mostly
feared the violent coughing spasms, as the
effect of them on the heart was most alarming.
Mrs. Sheridan received with compOsure the
news, and exerted herself to make as comfort
able as possible the last hours of her husbands
life.
The renewal of the coughing spells in the
morning brought fresh alarm to the household
Mrs. Sheridan had summoned the four children
and they were brought into the sick-room. Col
Mike Sheridan was also present, Us were also the
physicians. None of them left the chamber
of coughing the General grew weaker. For
seconds at time his heart ceased to
give evidence OF pulsaticn, and again and again
did the physicians believe that the last moment
had arrived. Then there would be feeble tlut-
ter, and instantly the oxygen and electrical
conscious up 10 within O few hours Of his death.
He had, however, l ct The power of speech, and
indicated by signs his desires.
Mrs. Sheridan sat at the bedside. Next to
her was Col. Nike and ranged around the
bedside were the four children. At 9 o'clock
was unsuccessful, and seemed to be awfully
distressed at some internal attack which he
could neither relieve nor indicate to the physi-
clans that they might apply remedies.
He gradually sank into stupor, and remained
unconscious to he end Mrs. Sheridan held his
hand, and d.. o'Reilly noted the tiuttering pull
Stations of the heart. They became weaker I'M
til 10 30. when the heart ceased to beat forever
and the life of the gallant General OF the Army
was ended in peace.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17
CATTLE AND CROPS.
Weekly Summary of the Condition of Agri-
cultural Products in the West.

Weekly Summary of the Condition of Agri-
cultural Products in the West.
The following summary has been print
ed by the Farmers Reuter-:
Now that the winter wheat crop, most Of the
oats crop, and spring wheat are in the shock or
stacks, and before complete thrashing returns
have been received it will be interesting to note
the condition of affairs among the cattle on the
pastures. The same conditions which affect
crops for better or for worse may be said to affect
cattle at pastures
A careful study ofreports from our correspond
tie are in far better condition in the different
States than some dispatches have endeavored to
show. Reports place the condition of cattle in
Illinois as uniformly good; only five counties
report the condition as fair" Our report from
SangamoE County tells, however, of cattle dy-
ing there on account of flies and heat. Cattle in
Indiana are in good condition, except in eight
counties, where their condition is only fair. :"
Iowa makes good report only two counties
Kansas four counties report the condition
fair" Ohio shows up rather badly, with
only fair condition in eleven counties. Ken
lucky makes the same report us Iowa, while
Missouri reports five counties where condition
is only "fair." In the West and Northwest cat
tie are doing well. Minnesota has but two
counties where the condition is only fair
Nebraska all good Dakota only one "fair," and
Wisconsin the same.
on rapidly, and heavy crop seems to be the
propect in every State. Recent rains have been
beneficial to corn, pastures, and potatoes in
many localities, but more rain is wanted almost
generally. The hay crop has yielded better than
was expected. Pastures are in fair condition.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17
RECEIVING THE SAD NEWS,
Bells Are Tolled, Flags Placed at Half
Mast, and Public Departments Closed.

Washington Cd. c. special.l
The news of Gen. sheridnn's death reached
Washington ut such q late hour that it was i'm
possible to communicate it to either the Presi-
dent or any of his Cabinet. Secretary Lamont
was notified. A telegram Of coincidence
sent to Mrs. Sheridan and all necessary ar
rangements have been made for the burial of
the hero's remnins. The War Depart
ment was closed, and IN order was is-
sued closing all the departments the day
OF the funeral, which ut this writing
has not been set. The body was embalmed and
taken to Washington A telegram was received
at the White House from Nonquitt at II :0S on
Sunday night and the messenger boy told the
night Waterman that it was an announcement
of Gen. Sheridan's DEATH The Waterman de-
cided not to telephone the news to the Presi-
dent ut Oak View nor to Col. Lamont, as they
were both undoubtedly asleep, and nothing
could be done until morning. The col Of the
telegram was, therefore, left unbroken. Col.
Lamont, however, was subsequently awakened
and informed of the sad news.
When the news of Gen. Sheridans death was
received in Bos on the fire-nlarm bells imme-
diately announced the sad fact, tolling for half
On hour.
AL the fire bells in Cincinnati, Ohio tolled in
consequence of news Of Gen. Sheridan's death,
and continued tolling for one hour. Flags were
placed at half-mast and oil flags on public
buildings of every description were lowered.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17
GEN. FISK AT HOME.
He Talks About His Western Trip and
t, mpaign-The Generals
Enormous Mail.
Old Soldiers and Others Promising Sup
port-He Will Take the Stump
in September.
Tn y recent interview at his home in Sea-

In n recent interview at his home in Sea-
bright. N. j.. Gen. Fisk said:
Our prospects were never SO good. The
fact is, we are enjoying the biggest kind OF
a boom. Men are coming to us constantly
and in Increasing numbers from Doth the
old parties-not SO much the politicians as
the men of conscience and independence,
who are utterly discouraged by the attitude
of their parties. The work OF organization
in the Western States is well under way.
and will no doubt be very effective Mlchl-
gan. for instance. is being very thoroughly
66r~anized, even down to school districts,
Eve have a very live and stirring prohl-
hilton press. l think it will be Il great factor
in the campaign. I was much gratliied by
the tone of the opposition papers through
thn Wpst generally, There is very little
sneering OF ridicule. but a general admis-
sion that we are sincere though mistaken
neople. Here is q request from the Assocl-
ated Press. asking me, whenever am 10
maize a speech ~ forward them copy IN
ndvance that they may supply the lncreas-
mo demand for Prohibition news,
sRv the way," said the General, picking
~, = naner from his table. "one OF the New
WI " Il pr naners, the Christian Union, rather
ab;acts to certain remarks I made on the
Eonth at Woodstock. Here Is what IL says
in part: c,;n+onR Fisk the Prohibition
ninaa for President. is accredited with
the following three sentences IN ms four'h
Of Jnlv address at Woodstock, Conn:
He 1.-THE saloon-keeper] sits supreme In
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17

tho public that Dx. Pepper's visit was not
occaoioned by any alarming change in the Gen.
erals condition. 1t was believed by those who
had followed the case closely that the General
that heroic methods were necessary to prolong
his life. Col. NJ. v. Sheridan, brother of the
General was reticent about the condition OF the
patient since his arrival in Nonquitt, but finally
he admitted, it ID said, that the General was in
q bad way. This'was really the first intimation
the serious condition Of the General.
Throughout Saturday and Saturday night
Gen. Sheridan was attacked with those violent
fits OF coughing which 80 alarmed his physicians
In Washington, and in which it was supposed no
would die. The physicians resorted to the use
Of oxygen to sustain life and frequent applica-
tons were given him. They relieved him for q
short time, but did not have the good effect
which invariably followed their application
when he was in Washington. Then the electric
battery was called into requisition and from its
frequent use nomentary good results were OBJ
tanned. The General grow weaker all through
che day and night. The distressing, suffocating
tough, which resembled violent, unsuccessful
retching after vomiting rather than an attempt
to raise phlegm or clenr the lungs, continued Ill
ing at each repetition. The frequency with
which they occurred was q sure indication to
the physicians that dissolution was at hand.
Throughout the night Drs. OReilly, Yarrow,
Matthews and Pepper worked earnestly with the
patient The Generals devoted wife was con-
under the direction Of the physicians. The
trained nurses from the Baltimore Con
vent and Colonel Mike Sheridan were
also in constant attendance. The sue
cess OF the oxygen treatment in
lily, though it was evident to the physicians that
the wonderful vitality and marvellous will power
which had sustained the patient throughout his
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17

denly appeared, and Drs. O'Rei1ly and
Matthews, who were with him at the
time, Immediately applied the remedies
which proved successful in all similar
previous attacks, but this time they were
without effect, and despite all that could
be done the General gradually sank into
a condition of complete Inconsistencies,
and at 1920 breathed his last. Mrs.
Sheridan, the Sisters Maban and Justin
ian, and the faithful body servant were at
his bedside throughout his dying hour.
The following official bulletin was is
sued shortly after his death:
Gen. Sheridan dieu at 10 20 p. m. The imme-
diate cause of death was heart failure. The re-
mote cause was disease Of the mitral and aortic
valves the existence of which was known to
his physicians, TO himself, and to his family in
November of last year. The complications,
which occurred were nervous exhaustion, pull
monary oegeria, anasaca, and hemorrhases
The last day of his life was somewhat restless,
but not more SO than several times after his
arrival at Nonquitt. AT about Q 80 symptoms
of heart failure suddenly appeared. The RENE
dies which had hitherto been successful were
vigorously applied, but proved Intellectual and
he sank rapidly, dying painlessly at the hour
named.
ROBERT NJ. O'RE1LLY, Surgeon o. S. A.,
:; WASHINGTON MATTHEW'S, Asst. Surg o. S. A.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17
Thomas X. Beecher,s Letter.

The following is the text of the Rev.
Thos X. Beecher's lettor to F. Z. Baldwin.
of New York, announcing his intention to
support Fisk and Brooks:
Il am gratified by the invitation to be
present at the meeting on Monday evening.
and help start once more the Prohibition
campaign for 1855
With all good citizens. rejoice that our
two old parties propose u clean controversy,
on u question of tax and tariff. and not OF
scandal and mud. But more do I rejoice
that the door Of opportunity is opening wide
for every man to go and vote for or against
strong drink and universal degradation of
manhood. Our money market and our
liquor traffic demand immediate attention
from every intelligent patriot.
AT no time a party man. and at some
time having voted with all parties. for the
public good. 1 am. as Christian citizen.
acting and shall vote with the Prohibition
party in this year of grace: 1883. and advise
all quiet citizens to go and do likewise. I
congratulate you upon our platform and our
candidates. Tnos. X, BEEcHER."
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17
Boilers DESTROYED by Gas.

An official report, made after the
most elaborate investigation, attributes
the most extensive and complete de-
struction of steam boilers on record to
the sudden ignition of coal gas, mixed
with air, that accumulated in the fues.
The explosion occurred July 25, 1887, in
Upper Silesia, Germany. Twenty-Five
boilers, each having more than 1000
square feet of heating surface, We're in
stantly blown to pieces; the boiler
house, covering over Is, 900 square feet,
and adjoining buildings were utterly
destroyed, and the three men in charge
were killed.-.Arkansaa Iraveler.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17
Our Strength in Minnesota.


The Pioneer P"ess. the leading Republic
can daily of Minnesota. prints the follow
ing:
"The leading men of both parties are be-
ginning to be afraid Of the third party move
Republicans and ono Democrat, have re- re-.
Gently made estimates of the Prohibition
vote in the State by counties. and the three
totals varied but 1,40O The most conserva-
tive estimate was 28,4O0 the next $4,000, and
the third 29.S0O. The estimates were based
on reports that have been received from re-
liable sources throughout the State. 1t is
stated that one of the strongest reasons for
such estimates is the fact that so many of
the Scandinuvians have joined the move
,Nent. 1t is expected that Hugh Harrison.
of Minneapolis, or Il prominent Scandinav-
ian, will head the State ticket and the other
offices be divided among the farmers"
The Prohibition vote of the State in 1886
was 1869, and in 1884 only 4,6s4."
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17
DEATH OF SHERIDAN.
The Valiant Hero Passes Away Pain.
lessly and UNEXPECTEDLY at
Nonquttt.
The Great Soldiers Last Hours-Bio.
graphical Sketch OF His Life
and Deeds.
[Nonquitt (Mass.) special.l


Gen. Phil H. Sheridan is dead. The
end came suddenly and Unexpectedly at
his cottage at Nonquitt, Mass, Sunday
night, August 5th, at 1920 o'clock, from
heart trouble. Previous to the sudden
appearance of heart failure, ct about $50
p. NJ, there had been no premonitions of
any unfavorabe change in his condition
during the day. The weather had been
warmer than usual and the General was
at times a little restless, but seemed
generally bright and cheerful. His voice
was strong, he took full supply of
and the doctors and his family " we're era in
hopeful spirits. At o'clock Mrs. Sheri-
dan and the doctors went to the hotel for
supper, and soon after their return the
usual preparations for the night were
made.
At $3.50 symptoms of heart failure sud-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17
LIFE OF A GREAT GENERAL.
From the Ranks of the People He Rose
Distinction.

From the Ranks of the People He Rose to
Distinction.
Gen. Sheridan was born in Somerset, Ohio,
March t. 1881. His parents We're poor. John
Sheridan, Phils father, tried to make some
money as q railroad contractor, but invariably
met with ill-luck.
Phil Sheridan as boy had but few opportuni-
ties. His schcol-days were few.
At the age of - Phil had to go to work. He
found employment in q hardware store in tho
village, kept by John Talbot, with whom he re-
NAMED four months. He then obtained place
as clerk for Fink g. Dittoe, in the dry goods
seemed pretty well satisfied with mercantile
pursuits until he read one day of q vacancy at
West Point which halt the fathe RS Of the dis
man, to fill with their boys. Phil starlight down
and wrote Gen. Richie STRAIGHTFORWARD up
plication. without anybody's, indorsement or
even advice. Richie knew who the Sheridans
were, the Irish were becoming quite numerous
among his. constituents, and he thought it
would be a happy idea to let it go abroad that
8 hool The appointment was quickly made
and widely announced
The young cadets education being limited, he
al once went to work TO prepare himself for the
examination. An old man of the name of CLARK,
who was considered fine mathematician, as
8 sted him. In three months time he was ready
for his examination, ana left Somerset for West
Point, where he was admitted, in 1873, ut the age
of IT, While there he was put back year Tor
whipping higher classman. Thus it took him
IlNo years W BTaouitlo' UuU Bull ue WIS OA11y -
when he came out graduating in 1853.
Upon his graduation he was assigned to the
infantry branch of the service, serving two
years in Texas, and from 1855 to 1861 in Oregon.
At the commencement of the civil war he was
appointed Quartermaster of the Army of South
west Missouri, his rank being Captain. May,
1862, the Governor of Michigan appointed him
Colonel OF the Second Michigan Cavalry, and
July 1, 1862, he was commissioned as Brig
adler General of Volunteers, and was soon in
command of q division of the Army Of the Ohio.
At the battle Of stcne River, December 81, 1862.
he saved the army from rout by his stubborn
resistance of the enemy's onslnughts. For
this he was made Major General In the march
to Chattanooga under Rosecrans he was exceed
ingly active, and VIII n any necessity seemed to
demand it exposed himself with an abandon az
recklessness that won the admira ion of his
soldiers and gained for him the sobriquet OF
lighting Phil" In the battle of Chickalnauga
though swept of the feld by the breaking OF
the lines, be recovered himself end returned
with his command and some o.her troops
to the support Of Gen. Thomas. In subse
quent actions about Chattanooga he distin
guished himself, and was regarded rs among the
most accomplished and successful soldiers o.
the West.
to tho Army of the Potomac and put In com
mand OF the cavalry. During the months o
May, June aud July, besides protecting The
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17
Prominent Delaware Converts.

WILMINGTON. Del.-A conference of tenn
perance workers was held in this city to APP
point delegates to the State Convention of
the Temperance Reform party. Geo. w.
Todd. President OF the Diamond State Iron
Company: Alfred Gawthorp, of Gawthorp
Bros; and JAS. R. Hotfecker. Temperance
Reform candidate for Governor two years
ago. declared in favor Of the Prohibition ma
tional ticket. These gentlemen. however,
favored fusion on State issues. But the SON
timent of the conference was for separate
nominations.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17
At the Homo of DR.. Carroll.

PLA1NF1E1D, N. IA Young Mems Pro-
hibition League, starting with about twenty
five members, was recently formed here.
The President, Henry G. Adams, is a new
to the party. having come over
from the Republicans. Four members of the
League voted the Republican ticket at the
last election. The League meets at Griffin's
Hall, Front street, every Thursday night.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17
Country Newspapers for Fisk.

One of the most encouraging features OF
the campaign is the number of country
that are pronouncing for Fisk
and Brooks. In the last week the Voice
has received two more papers that have put
the Prohibition ticket at the head of their
columns. They are the Independent of
Northtield Mimi, and the appeal Of Morris
tnu,n INnnn
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17
Faith and Works.

STANFORD. Gonna prominent citizen Of
this town, always heretofore an ardent Re
publican. has sent u letter to the Prohibi-
ton Club in which he says:
Il am with you. If you need funds to
press on the fight against the saloon power
call on mo"
The club is having rapid growth. 1t will
stretch u handsome banner across one Of
the prominent streets if the borough officers
consent.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17
A Most important Accession.

citizen of Philadelphia. and one Of the most
eminent men of his race in the country,
declares, in an interview in the New York
Herald of last Monday. that he will vote for
Fisk
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17
Not So Lonesome ns Thex Used to Re.

JEFFERSON, Ill.-Dr. T. G. Hambleton,
who was the only Prohibition voter in this
township four years ago, has been looking
around since the recent National Conven-
ton. He reports that he has already found
Il good number of men who will vote for
Fisk. and that the township offers good
field for ginning many more recruits.
Prohibitionist Of this part of Kansas is o. o.
Kennedy. He will not be so lonesome
next fall as he used to be. He says that he
can name many hitherto strong Republicans
who have declared for Fisk since the Chica-
go convention.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17

Rev. J. W. Ellsworth pastor of Plymouth
Church, Milwaukee, has pronounced for the
Prohibition party. and some OF his deacons
are with him.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17
Two Mems Reasons.

The Voice is receiving many letters from
men who will vote the Prohibition ticket
for the first time next fall. Here are speci-
mems:
JAS. S. Tull of Meade Center. Kan., writes:
Il have been identified with the Republic
can party for years. but since reading the
platform adopted by the Chicago convention
have determined to cast my vote for Fisk
and Brooks"
Il awaited with Il good deal of interest and
anxiety the result of the National Republic
can Convention. It's cowardly silence upon
the only real question before the people and
its practical Endorsement of the saloon and
reaifirmution of the Raster resolution have
decided me to act in future with the Prohi-
bitiOn plrty"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17

ne Church Union" Is With Us.
Ss,, iTo;mcrly stanch Republican paper.
Nv" York Church Union, edited by Mrs.