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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20

"Old Hoss" Flint, the veteran catcher of
the Chicago team, has q pair of hands that
would make street-car driver envious.
Covered with knots and Jumps, the result
of foul tips and hard catching, they are
things which when once seen can never be
forgotten. Larry Corcoran gave me most
of these crooked digits, said Silver, as he
looked at his big paws. This battered
finger" pointing to the great finger of his
1t was in that famous fourteen -innine
game. when Clarkson and Calvin were
pitching like "a house on fire. The Pitts
burgs had man on third, with one man
out. 4 desperate play had to be made.
Carroll, who was at bat, knocked a still
ground ball to Burns, and the man on third
made dash for home. With one of his
terrific wrist throws Burns sent the bah
toward the plate in straight line. 1
thought could eat it up, it came so straight
and pretty. By some inadvertence thrust
my fingers instead of my palms toward the
ball, which struck squarely on the end Of
this big finger. OF course, dropped the
ball, and Pittsburg won the game by one
run. That crook laid me up for two weeks.
1t shattered the bone and crushed the flesh
so that blood flowed freely.
Il have but one straight fnger-the
fingers were knocked out before began to
play professionally. The rest of the
knots, with the exception of the one I got
in Pittsburg, were given me by Corcoran.
He was the worst pitcher ever caught.
mean by that that he was the hardest on
my fingers. l did not wear glove in
those days, and this accounts for O great
many Of the knocks received. Corcoran
gave Goldsmith finger too"
The biggest transaction of the present
month has been the transfer of John Clark
sons services to the Boston Club The deal
had been long anticipated and therefore
surprised no one, although it has caused
an endless amount Of discussion in every
basel ball center of the country. President
Spalding, for the Chicago Club, last week
received the check Of the Boston Club for
$4,000. the amount paid for Clarkson's
release by Boston.
The Spalding Base Ball Guide for 1888
has been placed on sale. This is the
twelfth annual edition of work which is
generally recognized as an authority on all
matters pertaining to the National League,
containing, as it alone does. its official sta
tistics. In addition there are several new
and interesting features, prominent among
which are the explanatory appendix to the
newly revised code Of playing rules, and
special statistics of the series of contests
for the worlds championship. This is by
far the best edition of the work that has
yet been published, and its variety of in
formation makes it both useful and inter-
esting to professionals and amateurs alike.
The Australian tour projected by Presi-
dent Spalding and Captain Arson is still
an interesting theme in ball circles here, as
it doubtless is elsewhere. Considered
Eco, r>0irf 0f viow fho r,vnjaof q
stupendous enterprise, quite in keeping
with the character of the man who has SO
boldly and resolutely taken it in hand; and
for his pluck alone every baseball lover
must wish Mr.. Spalding all possible sue
cess.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20
COULDN'T HAZE COMPANY.

Aunt keziah. an excellent and very
talkative widow, who lived down in
Maine, was in the habit of visiting" so
much that she was scarcely ever seen
at home. One day a neighbor, with
whom she was spending the afternoon,
ventured to- inquire.
You don't care much for company,
do you, Aunt Keziah?"
Company! Why, laws sakes, if
there's anything in the world that I jest
dote on it's havin' company"
4Why, never hear of your enter
tanning folks at your house,"
oval, that's jest it, Mis- johnson.
You see, if I was to have folks to come
to see me, should have to stay home
to entertain EN-; an law sakes. Mis-
Johnson, couldn't aever in the world
stan that"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20
The Ministry and Prohibition.

The Southeastern Christian Advocate,
of New Orleans, says:
"How any minister of the Gospel, which
is first pure, then peaceable, can oppose or
be Indifferent to prohibition, is Is mystery to
us. We were disguised, not many days
ago, to hear minister say that the Church
overleaps the bounds of her authority when
she attempts to dictate to her ministers
whether they shall favor or oppose legal
and constitutional prohibition. We were
not very much surprised, however, to learn,
a day or two later, that the same brother
was known to take his daily dram, and that
on given Sabbath, while preaching, he
was observed to have the hiccongh such as
is said to be peculiar to persons who have
imbibed an overdose of liquor"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20

ONE of our exchanges urges US ito
stand aside during the Presidential con-
test, and let the old parties have fair
race, and the devil take the hindmost.
1t is because we are firmly convinced that
his Satanic Majesty has firm grip already
on both the old parties that we do not pro-
pose to stand to one side.-The Voice.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20

maze n direct, united nationa, assan,t rron
It. ~ Is Tor this Reason that this cone ;d pUM
becomes inclusive of all reforms nras e"
aaa ln,u'e. Henry George found this s' out
wnen' as he affirmed, his defeat for No. vos
o1 Az, New York was due to the saloons. "'of
sm "'eh o. OF the United Labor party, let MS
smash this power that is a lar to The soh us
S;onslderation and patriotic decision Of iii
ISSUES; and then, and not till then. will
u; youa ,a saeory or any other find hearing on
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20

SOFTER than the rustic of an angels
wing, sweeter than the music of Apol-
los Lutte, more enhancing far than note
from Orpheus' Tyre, is the voice of him
who says: put me down for years
subscription. "-A7111jstO ton Hot Blast.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20

LORD SALISBURY in recent speech
said: My belief is that if man is to be
trusted with the powers of citizenship, he
may be trusted with the less exalted func-
ton of determining how much beer he shall
drink" To which the brewers will doubt
less say "amen."
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20

A RACE between horse-car and a
hearse is not an uncommon spectacle.
but the popularity of such races in
New Haven is that the horse-car always
comes in last.-NeW HdUeN Times.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20
s.What Fools These Mortals Be-"

There was an immense trade opening up
in the Congo territory. It meant great
wealth in hundred directions. But
short-sighted, selfish greed is spelling it
all. Whisky in immense quantity has
been introduced into the territory, and a
hellish appetite created among the natives,
until now everything they have they are
bartering for whisky, and legitimate trade
is almost ended. And this is the work of
the civilized Christian nations Of the world!
Heaven save the mark!
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20

SO WITTY compliment is rarely
made as that of Sydney Smiths to his
friends, Mrs. Tighs and Mrs. Cuffe:
3Ah! there you are-the cuff that every
one would be glad to wear, and the tie
that no one would loosen!'
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20

DIR. HOWE of Boston, in report on
idiocy, makes the statement that of 800 idi-
OTIS under his care, 145 had drunken
parents. In one instance where both
parents were drunkards, seven idiotic chill
1ren were born to them.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20

ANYTHING to head off prohibition. That
is the conspiracy now formed by the old
party leaders and the leading liquor men;
High License where that will do, High
License and Local Option where that is
nacaSsarY.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20

Now IS the hour for heroic courage and
clear vision-that crucial hour in q reform
that reveals the heroes and the seers
whose names are entered upon the pages
of history-men who can't be frightened
aud can't be fooled.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20

The girls of st. Louis have found
kiss trust" and now the boys are
talking of prosec uting them under the
law which prob ibits the forestalling of
necessaries of life.-Chicago NeWs.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20

DR.. G. A. SHURTLIFF, former Super
intendent Of the Stockton, Iowa, State
Insane Asylum, says that intemperance
produces more insanity on the Pacific coast
than any other influence.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20

The Friends of Philadelphia have a
committee which protests against the liquor
signs on city passenger cars, and another
which protests against the renting g city
property for saloon purposes.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20

BAGS made Of denim and Kentucky
leans are hung about bed and bath rooms
for the reception of soiled towels, scraps,
collsrs, or what not.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20

SCOTCH plaid plush is a novelty in dress
fabrics, destined to have certain popular
ity with dressy young women.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20

The ulster and the long visite are pop
ular shapes for outer garments, ;Rhich are
made Of all classes Of material.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20
The Cost of Liai,or.

Q. What is the annual liquor expense
Of the United States? A. This question
has been asked and answered several times
within year, and in reply to three in
quirers whose letters are received this week
the figures are given once more:
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20

The saloon mus. go, and the brewery
and the distillery must stop going.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-20

t110 1BW1co 61o sSKNou UUCo
Annual average cost of liquor. eO3, 1G9 1870
Loss of labor of 53G, 472 liquor deal
ers. observation-disclosures. os3 236, 900
Loss OF labor OF OO,UDO drunkards l75O00, 900
Loss OF labor OF 2.135. 39l moderate
drinkers -. .................... 900 1872 .Gsi
Loss of 6GGG6.792 bushels grain
distilled. ..... ..... 60. &C., 1890, 800
Medical attendance and medicines
used in sickness caused by drink 1896, SIG
Loss to employers from drunken
wOrkmen. Observation-Disclosures. 10, 000, 600
by drink. 800 $3.50. 800
Cost of ITO paupers SOL 900
Loss of the labor of these paupers Il, 733, 900
Cost Of 80. 4sl prisoners. ........... 3,g4s 800
Loss of the labor OF these prisoners 1l,si4,3O0
Courts, police, jurors, witnesses,
1.,JJU,UUU
Total direct and indirect cost
OF Intoxicating drinks. 81 1877, 742, 100
81 pnuI Pioneer Prpsu
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-17
SIMPLIFY IT.

Taking the report Of the Committee OF
Fifteen as o whole, and viewing it by and
large, TUE ArpEAL is inclined to think
that the somewhat conplcated'plan may
be simpiGcd II acknowledges that
the committee has made n sincere
and intelligent effort to solve
n problem MS difficult MS was
ever presented TO community. The
report bears evidence Of cordial dispose
ton ON the part Of the gentlemen compos-
ing the committee to find n way out OF the
woods, and they are entitled TO the thanks
Of their fellow citizens. But why
not do rs TIE ArPEAL has sug-
gested hitherto -dissociate the budget
from the street improvement question en-
tirely? Let the budget take caro- OF the re-
pairs and imperative necessities, rs now,
and let the whole cost OF the paving be
provided by nm al valorem assess
ment Of tho abuttng property. The
committee advocates this al valor-
en- assessment for twothirds Of the
cost Why not make it three.thirds
and eliminate altogether the general tax
for one.third2 This would simplify the
matter and remove from the proposition
factor which is Objectionable to 30 many.
In other words, let each man pay
for half the street in front OF his
own property, II two-thirds Of the
people ON that street agree TO
the improvement Of that street The
Committee, VIC think, has erred in incor-
pora.ing two opposing doctrines IN one
proposition. II an ad yalorom assessment
be proper for two-thirds Of the street II is
certainly lawful and proper for three
thirds, aud the people would generally
gain by reduction OF the budget
tax for streets Tho committee has done
a valuable work by framing such report
rs gives the people definite basis Of dis
cussion, and it is In a spirit Of high appro'
citation Of 10 services that TnE ArrEAL
makes is suggestions. The ques-
ton Of the consiilutionalily of the
al yalorcm assessment OF abutting prop
euy in Improvement districts is certainly
possible OF determination before the Lcgis-
laiuro shall be asked to DO anything. OF
course, II II be unconstitutional there is
nothing left but bonds, and everybody
knows what the difficulty Is there. The
prospect OF accomplishing something In
the way Of street improvement was never
% fair "a /. isNt this moment, and Tor this
the committee Is TO be thanked.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-17
Tho ~. Loui. prl,rc pro,cc,.

ST. Louis, Mo-, Dec. l6.-Aiter numer-
Gus conferences and many difficulties and
obstacles, the latter OF which have berrf
overcome, II is announced that the mer1
chants bridge project is a success, and
that the entire SUN conside ed necessary
to carry the project cut, Sl,j00,O00. has
been pledged, and that work on the bridge
will be- commenced early in the spring
The scheme is to construct a railroad and
wagon-way bridge across the Mississippi
River mt some point norih Of the present
bridge, and within easy access 10 the cen.
ter OF the city and the termini Of the rail-
roads centering here. The project is in
the hands Of prominent and wealthy citi.
zens Of 81. Louis, who will be assisted, II
necessary, by Eastern capitalists.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-17
POLITICAL GOSSIP.
What is Being Circulated at Gen. Harri-
sons Home.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 16.-Hon.
John c. New received letter from Sena-
tor Quay today stating that he would leave
Washington Monday night for Indian
apolis. This is the first authentic informa-
ton OF Chairman Quay's intended visit.
There is always a dearth Of political news
Sundays and special correspondents are
put TO their wits end for something to
write about. Two or three of the cor
respondents for Eastern journals are said
to be engaged tonight in adding new
name to President Harrison's Cabinet, in
the person OF Gov. j. b. Foraker, TO whom
they have assigned the Attorney-General-
ship.
Anent Mr.. Morton's alleged sudden de-
parture from the city, II is learned from an
unquestioned authority that Mr.. aud Mrs.
Morton made us long a visit as they origi-
nally intended and that Mr.. Morton stated
the very evening Of his arrival that they
should return Saturday, so there could
have been no curtailment OF the visit as q
number OF people here seem to think.
There is a belief existent among numer.
Gus local Republicans OF prominence that
the coming week will prove fruitful Of
Cabinet speculation Of an unusually inter
esting character.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-17

milted now is the absence Of
vigilant guards on every platform
and while the new air brake is labor
saving machine, and fewer brakemen are
required, it pays for itself in TIE saving of
time. "Time is money" but railroad
trains should carry sufficiently large crews
whose duty in part should be the protec-
ton Of the train from the attacks OF train
robbers, and TO assure travellers OF II
sale journey through the wide'reach-
ing wildernessos OF our States. That il
does not pay for passenger to be
courageous and lend his aid in preventing
robbers from accomplishing their purpose,
was demonstrated in the killing Of young
Hughes Saturday night in the Duck Hill
robbery. which we publish elsewhere.
The only safe method to adopt, II these
attacks are TO be frustrated, is to have the
rains well guarded.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-17
PEOPLE on NOTE

40 eighty light years Of ngc the old officer
In 'ar British army survivor Of the Grim.
can war l.ori Lucan, died la,t month
Rome has been paying hirh tribute to the
successful American sonrstfcg aud prolcgc
u the Muckcys. Nine. Emma Nevada
Tho Nicc.rrl,idcni-clcc q buildiugn hugo
aud palatnl apartment house la Washing.
ton. but Il !, unlikely that hc will occupy IL.
pricriug an cntlu house 90 an apartment
Tor his generous entertainments
The eccentric American painter long
sincca London celebrity, our James Wits.
tier H. NJ work upon horribly realistic ~.
production ui one 81 thc Whitcchapd vic.
Tins @, her muiiIatcd body appeared when
discovered
ono " the most successful II femme
American play uiFlus {. Ms Charles A.
uotcmu. daushicrin.aw Of 'hc di,lIn.
udshcd chemist. Two 81 her plays hnyc
been performed by prnirs onals-onc ''rhc
Circus Rider" by Rsmcr Nokrs the other.
'Fraks,' by Lolita. They are both very
light writes commentator aud show
genuine dramatic g.ils and q keen sense 81
huunr.
ono Of the bcauiicso II King lIumhcrts lhl.
tan Court h the Marquis nnini dAcccslio.
whowa, FORMERLY Ms Wickcr,him, " lhii
hdclphIi Tho Marquis. her husband. !, a
lieutenant general in tho italian Army and
"a ual VI wealth. beside, being the twenty
/ dr,t iuhodior ut d. title. 4 sister % ih,
/ MnfchIoucg married brother of cH.i'rcsi
dent Gowcn. oi the Reading road.
The custlicft piano ever mHde M America
| valued al g., 40, Is the property II Sir Don
ild Smith. 81 Montreal. This /, several
thousand. moro shan Mr. Henry e.. Mar
qunnl of New York paid Tor hi. superb In
stfumcnt the frame n def m1Wucty work
! which was .nid tH ho the finest product u
| European artists mud clrcn. costing onl,
about $500 after the customs dutlH Wcp
paid
on, Who vus once one ~ thr most prouil
ucnt brokcr Boo Wall s.rsct unw live, 1uio,l,
90 Die country place Of Toe goctAua,, DE-,
iug loss the greater part at his ifiuur
James u kc,no is an Eullrhman by birth
but hc came io ibi, county uhtna lal ir
bis toms IT, studied law. rpOucd fof
Newspaper taught school aud nmlly h
vested Tow bundled dollars n minin.
stock The storh advanced in irIec az
jump and cleared s2D.Cll for their owner
which decided him To continue speculation,
Mr. kccnrs .on. roNhall. after whom ib
famous racer was named q, ucIl.knnvt
gentleman Jockey" and Is one II the ,r,.
successful a. vel ~ forbes cro.,.counir.
! rdcr on lpug Island.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-17
Total. ........... .....sl OS7, ,i0S increase
Outside OF New York. 3s9,97i,sO) increase 8
CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM.
What May BIO Expected In the Senate
and House This Week.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.--This is the last
week OF Congress prior to the holiday re-
cess which will probably begin with the
adjournment next Friday, in accordance
with the terms OF the resolution now await
ing report from the House Committee on
WAYS and Means. In the Senate the tariff
bill still holds the right OF way over all
other measures and will be considered
from day to day Immediately after the
routine morning hour business. During
the first week OF this session forty-eight
pages OF the bill were disposed OF in two
days, but tho policy now pursued by the
minority Of offerings and discussing amend
mcnts to almost every paragraph restricted
progress in the four legislative days OF last
week 10 four pages. II is apparent that the
remainder OF the bill cannot las was hoped
and expected by some members of the
majority DO disposed Of before the holt
dayrecess. The morning hours will proba.
bly, be cniycned 10y further efforts on the
part OF Senator Riddleberger to secure
consideration OF his resolution 10 discuss
the British extradiuon treaty in open SOS.
sion.
In the House OF Representatives tomor-
row, motions in behalf OF committees 10
pass measures under suspension OF the
rules will be i'm order; but the pending
motion, made by Mr.. Dunn. Of Arkansas,
in his individual capacity, for the passage
of the Nicamgusn canal bill, win have
the right Of way, the floor having been
yielded to Mr.. Dunn by Mr.. Warner, OF
| Missouri. who has motion pending for
the passage OF the Oklahoma bill. IL is
| doubtful whether Chairman blanchard, OF
| the River and Ilarbor Committee, will
make any effort TO call up the bill Of which
| he Is champion on suspension day; but a
strenuous attempt will be made TO secure
It's consideration, and, II possible, its pass.
age, during the course OF the week. A
vigorosu opposition to this measure will
he made 10y some members who, while
! iayoring WORKS OF internal improvement,
believe that the committee have not had
sufficient time 10 formulate "A proper bill,
and that the present methods Of making APP
propriations for such purposes is wrong A
substitute for the measure will probably he
offered, appropriating bulk sum (largcr
than the total carried 10y the bill 20 be eX.
pended by the chief of engineers, under
the direction of the Secretary Of War, upon
improvements of national character. II
not crowded out by the river and harbor
bill, the legislative Appropriation bill will
probably DO passed before the end Of the
week, ~ IL contains no provisions likely TO
give rise 10 protraclod debate, and there Is
q disposition manifested by some Of the
members OF the Committee ON Elections
10 call up one or more OF the unsettled
cases this week. II opportunity oilers. The
legislative week will close ON Friday with
a further discussion OF the Nicaragua canal
bill, II that measure Is not disposed of
under a suspension OF the rules tomorrow.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-17
The Arrh.s,onsnirntar.

DENVER, Col, Dec. l6.-A. G. Nelson,
alias J. NJ. Leonard, is the name Of the
man arrested in Denver. charged with
opium smuggling. Tuesday last Mark
Harding, special agent OF the Treasury De-
parimont, reported to the United States
Marshal that he suspected Nelson's pres
ence in this city. Harding had copy Of
a waybill from the ~. Paul, Minneapolis
d Manitoba Railroad for some freight
shipped at Batlineau, ID. T., for this city.
The consignors claimed that the freight
consisted OF household goods. This con-
signmcnt was directed TO A. &. Nelson,
Denver, Col, aud weighed $50 pounds.
Deputy Marshal Currier proceeded 10
the Union Pacific freight office for the
purpose OF making the arrest. When the
goods were called for on Wednesday a
stranger asked for the goods consigned 10
Nelson, when lac was placed under arrest.
Nelson's trunk az the hotel was subse-
qucnily searched. aud found 10 contain
III packages ofprcparcd opium, containing
scvcniy-thrco pounds. No compromising
documents were found in Nelson 4
possession or among his effects, except
some cards OF Chinese merchants In san
Francisco. The prisoner, without know.
ing that the trunk had been opened, said
he was awaiting some household goods 10
reship them 10 san Francisco. Aside
from this he was non-commitial, and
would not say a word even In his own be.
half. Nelson is well supplied with
money. The prisoner waived an eXamina-
ton when arraigncd before the commits
sioner, and was taken Friday night by
officers 10 81. Paul. The particulars did
not leak out until today.