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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-31
Holiday or Holy Day.

Let two young men, as nearly alike
as may be in physical, mental, and
moral furnishing, begin life at the same
time, in the same surroundings. Let
the one accept the notion that the Sab
bath is properly holiday. He spends
his stormy Sundays at his boarding
house in reading Sunday newspapers
and novels, or in checkers or cards: and
when the weather is good, joins bicy-
Gle party for a spin of few miles into
the country, OF yachting company in
an excursion occupying two nights and
day, or rides OF drives or strolls
through the suburbs. He gradually eff
faces from his mind all conception of
any especial sacredness as connected
with the day, and never hesitates, when
convenience or necessity seems to
prompt, to post his books and to carry
on-and to expect others to carry on
ordinary weekday work upon it. He
thus continually recedes from that do
main where moral obligation expends its
force. The other goes to church and
sunday-school, and tries to get and to
give spiritual good as he has opportu-
nifty. In his Bible, and in books of de-
7otlon and of biography, he seeks to
STIMULATE every noble purpose and ca
Paclty OF which he is conscious within
himself, and to conform his whole life
ana being to the will of God. His SIM.
DAY then overhows into his week-in do.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-31
THE STAGE.
Gossip and Gleonings About
Plays, Players, and
lighthouses.
WITH A LITTLE HUMOR ADDED.
Stories and anecdotes Of Heavy Tragediaas,
Light Comedians, and Bright
Soubrettes.
The Critics Criticised by a critic.

Joseph Bennett, the former musical
editor of the London Telegraph, at a
recent dinner of the Philharmonic Club,
responded to the difficult and delicate
toast of musical criticism. Mr.. Bennett
commenced by remarking on the bad
character SO often given to critics, and
detailed list of the various ignorances
and crimes occasionally attributed to
them. "You expect, he went on to say,
"a great deal too much from your critics.
You expect them, first, to be absolutely
impartial; secondly, to tell the whole
truth without reserve; and thirdly, to
reflect with accuracy your own opin-
ions. If the critic does not fulfill the
third condition, you may admit him to
be honest, but you will give him no
credit for being capable. Now this
ideal critic of yours is conceivable as q
piece of mechanism, and may possibly
be some day constructed by science if
she continues to advance at her present
rapid pace. But such critic is not
flesh and blood. Now I, for instance,
am not impartial. I say it with shame
less effrontery, I am not impartial! I
try to be: but I fail. If some one We're
to put before me an orchestral work of
List, should instantly want to rend it,
to burn it, toscatter it to the winds! On
the other hand, it is difficult for me to
believe that Beethoven is anything but
the ideal of sublimity, that Mendelsshon
is ever otherwise than finished and
graceful, that Mozart is not always
lovely and glorious. Then, as to the
second part-telling the whole truth.
No critic does that No critic with any
feeling would ever think of such thing.
1t has been said that the pen is like O
badger; it tears through the flesh,
makes its teeth meet, and is not satisfied
till it hears the bones crack. There are
times when great principles are in
volved, and then it is necessary to speak
out at all hazards; but, as a rule, he
who yields so mighty weapon must
perforce be forbearing. A few hastily
written words may blast career, or do
enormous mischief even to art itself.
There is justice due to humanity at
large, and every critic bears this in
mind. Finally, if you had such critic
such a perfect piece of mechanism
what would you do with him? Every
one would hate him; he would be ut
terly useless to any editor; in six
months he would be dismissed from his
post, and would creep away to some
corner to hide his head and die in dis
grace"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-31
The roung Lady aud Her Beau.

"a KISS I'm told,' said pretty Susie Brown,
SIS both common and proper noun
"That's true, "her lover said, abut you will find
1t is a noun not easily declined
NEWSPAPER HUMoR1sr (sarcastically
to his best girl-People may sheer and
laugh at my special line of work, but it
brings in the dollars just the same.
Best Girl (reproachfully)-I hope,
Charley, you don't include me. I never
think of laughing at your work.-NeaD
York San.
MATINEE DAMsEL-Isn't she sweet,
and they tell me that she has just got a
divorce from her second husband, SO
that she can marry the leading man.
Her Escort-No doubt, for hear that
he is just getting divorce from his
third wife.-Saao Francisco Post.
YOUNG LADY, heard somebody kiss
you in the dark hall last night. Maid
You got kissed, too. Eyes, but that's
the young man to whom I am engaged
to be married. There is no harm in
that" I'm glad to hear it. He was
the young man you heard kissing me in
the hall last night. Young lady faints.
SIti,1gs.
PAPA" said a beautiful girl, as the
old gentleman came in very late, "did
you notice the dead body of young
man in the yard?" "Why, no; what's
the matter?" II refused young Mr..
Paperwate tonight, and from the hope
less, despairing look upon his face when
he staggered from the house I fear he
may have killed himself" well, I'm
glad you refused" said the old man,
spitefully, che has just beaten me five
straight games of billiards. San
Francisco Post.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-31
Ho,v Our Mary Relancs.

Mary Anderson finds boating on the
Thames great relaxation after hard
theatrical work. She will row for
miles at stretch, and is as fresh at the
finish as at the start. She dresses for this
exercise in blue flannel dress inter-
sected with knife-pleating of white,
with lines of gold braid, sailor blouse
bodice and shirt, and white straw sailor
hat with wide ribbon and upright
bunch of loops. No corset, tournure, or
dragging skirts interfere with work.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-31

4 TREE PRODUCES COFFEE-st'|
A notable tree is the antiarls i
dora, or sack tree, of Western Ii
the inner bark of which forms
good material for sacking, and als1
cordage. It often attains helsA]
one hundred feet, with dlane'1
six. The native method OF nl'1
sacks of this material is very slI
Usually tree about one foot IL Y
eter is chosen, and from this a se)
OF the length desired for the sack j
This log is stepped for some 'ln|
water, in order to soften the oatA,
is. then beaten all round with ''1
In this way the outer bark is renY'
and the inner detached from thew
and rendered soft and pliable' Ne :.
is folded over itself at one emu
the manner of skinning a sq'llrle.'
so turned inside out. All tha' y
quired now to complete the sacA !: ;,
one of the ends be sewed up, Nl'
readily done. But sack may 0e i :,
without stitch or seam. ms -. y,
by arresting the process OF sAr,
some two or three inches apV's =,
farther end of the log, and then II, ~
off the latter at that point. lA'
has then a solid wooden BOTTOM
These sacks are extensively ' ;.
western India and Ceylon' ano :.
their purpose very well. lr n
material is sometimes emploseu u,
manufacture of clothing, ana ~ ~ r
making. To prepare it for the e NJ #
purpose, the bark is stripped ", W
pieces, which are then NV ~,
soaked and beaten out TILL .n' snr
becomes white and rough Ike mi. mi
is then cut according to the ~
shapes, and stitched together.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-31

sires for usefulness, and ~,
, honesty and industry; for b pa' ?
Keeping not only emphas;za, %
pands all that is good and ' nal, a
but makes him desire that wi, se
should be in like manner MAJ al
benefited by it. Thus 't b;s
right and wrong is constant1r
and made more clear any 'a]
Now, which of these two MEM q y
v ', trained, would you sels.t
the unmatched custodian Of ss ne
erty and the guardian Of von ,' "
Which would you select to =. coy
circumstances of great moro g
ton, to perform an exceedina1.
slble and difficult work? Of sn]
merchants and mechanics, wb;a ~
you most confidently welcom a.
partnership with yourself in fa1
new town on some remote sbor n''|
with whom the Lords Day is a 4
or a holy day? Which ; 4 4
years pass away, has most ];La1;,
benefit in all our towns and r;1
Would that disuse of churches =. =
day-schools, and Of moral and ~, s4'
training, which the one thaor ~
and furthers, be likely long to Il,
workingman even with that :,
weekly rest which is the great u
the other to guard, to hallow -. W.
der beneticent?-Me coagro
dlist. y
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-31
THE LADIES'.
A Highly Seasoned Pd- Pourri,
Nshed Up Especially for
the Tender Sea-
FAIR WOMEN AND THEIR WAYS.
A Bit Of Nonsense, Little knmo,. and
Some Solid Chunks of Eseful
Information.
IT'S tie Cause, My sjvy

"Dear, DEAR" said hnd-hearted
matron on meeting friend whom she
had not seen for long time, "dear, dear,
and you're not yet mari Jed Jane, and
with your good looks, tool
mo, I'm single yet, replied Jane with
pleasant laugh.
"And how comes it that you are still
single?"
well, replied Jane with a twinkle
in her eye, Il expect, like TopsE, I was
born so."-Boston Courier.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-31
Barrett.

Lawrence Barrett is renewing his
strength and vigor for next seasons
campaign at Deerfoot farm, in South
boro, Mass. The distinguished TRACE
dian is not idle, however, but is making
extensive preparations for elaborate and
costly revivals Of "Othello" and "The
Merchant of Venice" Both plays will
be given with an attention to detail in
scenery, costumes, and accessories never
before equalled on the American stage
and will be notable productions in every
way,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-31
IN THE VINEYARD.
A Christian Engineer Who
Prayed at Each Station
on His Route.
HOW HE WAS REWARDED.
Zwo Young Men-One R CARDS the Sabbath
as a Holiday, the Other as
Holy Day.


The lazy Christian wants to be LET
alone.
Plain preaching never suits the hypo'
erite.
Holy Ghost religion is questionable
with time-servers.
Getting out upon Apostolic grounds
don't crafty the spirit Of mere Sec
tarianism.
To tell the whole truth, as did Peter
and Paul, would drive the preacher out
Of the formal pulpit.
The use of the ascourge of small
cords" was never more needed than
now-in many of the amusement-loving
church circles.
The back-slider in heart don't thank
the pastor for preaching against back
sliding; it is entirely too personal. He
thinks there is too much said nowadays
about holiness, anyway!
Try on your vest.-Christiae Union
HitneSS
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-31
WHAT TREES To Pr.

1905 a AsA/ES 10 PLANT
The success with one tree :,
Washington is matter of ;nte,]
all cities where soft coal is used
Carolina poplar is found to bo
the most vigorous growers. and !
the most beautiful in leaf and fon
is similar to the Lombardy pop]
shape, but the head is fuller, its sl
is thick, and the leaves large. do, !
glossy. 1t grows rapidly from cut|
and it is found that it will fou1sl
where a pail of coal smoke Is /
enough to darken the atmosphers|
addition to these valuable if not va
full characteristics, it is regarded J
anti-malarial tree because of its
capacity for absorbing water fpI
soil. Mr.. Smith has named N
american eucalyptus" and has ID
most extensively in the lower nd
of the city, and has given manv
sands of it for planting on these seI
Of the Potomac flats which have
reclaimed.
The Tree Commission have ais
covered a method of cultivatine an|
tree, which will flourish in Wd
cities in spite of smoke, but whiel
been generally abandoned on acccl
the disagreeable odor given out VII
is in bloom; this is the ailantus, /
is semi-tropical and beautiful in al
ance, but disagreeable in odor.
simple operation Of cutting bacI
branches every second year, thus
venting it from Towering, remove
whole difficulty. It is Therefore in
temptation to restore it to the stree
Washington.
Such is the effect of the wonl
growth of the street trees seen from
Capitol or other high buildings, Il
to some extent presents the appear
of a city built in a forest. Mmyst
are now completely arched by
throughout their entire length. Nal
once such o bane to Washington,
been materially checked, and thel
temperature during summer, that
to be almost uncomfortable, hasnov
materially lessened. The unprdt
sidewalks open to the direct rays d
sun stored up heat during the dav,v
was rarely exhausted before NOR
but now the shaded pavement at'
little heat, and the nights are conf
lively cool.-Petey Henderson, NJ
per's Magazine.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-31
The Elder Booth.

When that eccentric and great genius,
Junius Brutus Booth, was very young
man he and his friend, Tom Flynn, the
comedian, visited Amsterdam. Among
the Dutch, Mr.. Booth lost none of his
unique characteristics. The then Prince
of Orange commanded" Macbeth" to
be performed with Mr.. Booth in the
title part. When the night Sc: apart
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-31

is an abomination in the sight of heaven
and earth. If were a man I should
consider curl papers cause for divorce;
and as for crimping pins, they are step
further in the career of vice, although
their use is usually short when anything
masculine is about, as they have hor-
rid fashion of getting into his eyes
Bah, in the Ne,p York Star.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-31

If your hat blows off +, IN l, snt
follow it placidly and Win IT, E ~ ],
nifty. Somebody else will 'D''
you.-Harper's Bazaar.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-31
SHE WAS VEIL PREP.4RED.

The minister always felt it to be his
duty to give each young couple little
serious advice before he performed the
marriage ceremony, and for this pur-
pose he usually took them aside, one at
a time, and talked very soberly to each
of them regarding the great importance
of the step they We're to take and the
new responsibilities they were to as
sumo.
One day he talked in his most earn
est manner for several minutes to n
young woman who had come to be
married to a bright-looking young man.
"And now," he said, in closing, I hope
you fully realize the extreme import
ance of the step you are taking, and
that you are prepared for it.
"Prepared?" she said, innocently,
well, if amt prepared I don't know
who is. I've got four common quilts
and two nice ones, and four brand-new
feather-beds, ten sheets, and twelve
pairs OF pillow-slips, four all-linen table
cloths, dozen spoons, and good six
quart brass kittle. If I amt prepared
no girl in this country ever WASH
Youths Companion.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-31

IN OPERETTA GLASS WOULD DO
HER.
Young Lady Customer much
is this opera-glass?
Salesman-Fifteen dollars.
Young Lady Customer-Oh, that is
too expensive! Have you nothing
smaller-perhaps an operetta-glass g
HarpeT's BazGr.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08
Johnson City.

The election in Johnson City passed
off quietly. GIL votes were polled, the
largest in our history. The democrats
made heavy gains and reduced the
republican majority from more than
100 to 40. The vote was as follows
Harrison $40, Cleveland 299 Hawkins
341, R, L. Taylor 2G6; ALI Taylor 351
Wilcox 2S3; West 343, Sans 296; Col
Inns 347, Henry 29S; Oliver 237
Reeves 310 The Prohibitionists cast
81 votes for Fisk and Brooks, 80 fol
Johnson, 81 for Pierce, 10 for Cox and
7 for Nelson, Washington county
gives reduced republican majority
as follows: Hawkins 476, Taylor 504
West $50, Collins 481, Oliver 265.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08
CORRESPONDENCE.


]. B. Range, one of our most pro-
gressive farmers, sent me a turnip
of the purple top, strap leaf variety,
weighing 81 pounds, He has about
an acre OF the same variety, all Of
which are very fine.
John NJ. Lacey, a Tlrkeytown
sportsman, killed a crane a few days
ago feet and 4 inches from toe to bill,
and 6 feet inches from tip to tip OF
wings.
G. A. Reese, who resigned the agen-
cy at Bluff City on account Of failing
health, is at home now.
w. T. Plummer, of Hampton, who
has been sick Tor several weeks, came
down last night to see his father and
rest awhile from business.
H. C. Victor the invincible snuff
talker from Lynchburg, Va, was here
a few days ago in the interest of Iyey,
Owen & Co., dental snuff men Of that
city.
VIM. S. Cole, formerly Of Stoney
Creek but now of 1922 Olive ST., Kan
sas City, Mo, stopped over here on lis
way to visit his mother on Stoney
Greek.
Mrs. Patsey Syms came up last
| night from Jellico, where she had
| been by the bedside and at the burial OF
her son VIM. Syms who was shot and
killed short time ago.
Mr.. sylyenus Shaver, of Washington
county, Va, has been at the Alpine
nursery owned by ]. M. Barnes and
sons for several days selecting fruit
trees for himself and his virginia
neighbors.
The Baptist brethren had their sac
ramental meeting here last Sabbath
Brothers White and A. j. Hyder were
the ministers in attendance.
Mr.. H. L. Williams pension exam
liner from Vaudeville, Beaufort coun
ty, S. c., stopped over here Il few
nights since.
John T. Fisher, an Ohio boy, bu
now with the Harter Medicine Co, o
, st. Louis, Mo, was here few day
ago advertising his house.
Charles Metcalf a sewing machin
, agent from Knoxville was here severa
!, days last week detained by the in
clement weather.
Frank Smith, of Ironton Ohio, wa
3 here last week employed by the R. +
Company to do some painting.
Mr.. R. A. Lowry, the ideal drumme
t from Morristown, travelling for H. /
Q Carhart & Co, OF Knoxville, was her
= to-day drumming his trade.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08
Prof. Tate.

Col. A. S. Colyar has the following
to say of Prof. James A. Tate:
Prof. Tate the other night attacked
the courage Of men who had been for
the prohibition amendment and now
refuse to endorse the third party. 1t
is question Of prudence and judg-
ment rather than courage. Neither
Kelley nor Tate, nor any other man in
Tennessee, is better prohibitionist
than | am. Applause. No man in
the State has this question more at
heart than | have. believe from the
bottom of my heart that this third
party is the deadliest blow that was
ever struck at prohibition in the State
of Tennessee. Applause. In 1S43
| was teaching school in Lincoln
county, ard Gen. Bright here was
practicing law at Fayetteville. We
stood together for temperance then
and have stood together for it since
[Applause.l Gen. Bright is the first
man that ever ran for the Legislature
in this State and announced the reso
luton not to treat man to drink O.
whiskey during the canvass. Ap
plause. A young man twenty-one o.
twenty-five talking about courage HI
had better tarry awhile in Jericho ant
let his beard grow. Laughter.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08
Married.

1t affords us great pleasure to an.
nounce the marriage of Jas. It. Seavel
to Miss Mary Cross, which occurred at
Fall Branch on September 25th
Through an oversight this announce
ment has not been made sooner, but
there is still time to offer congratula.
tions and proceed to do SO. The fact
should be established by this time as
to which one should be congratulated
but we decline to mention the one.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08
Contractor and Builder.

To my former patrons and friends
Allow me to tender my thanks for all
past encouragements in business, and
to solicit a fair share of patronage for
the future, promising, with 80 years
of actual experience, to be able to give
entire satisfaction. VIII contract foI
all styles Of brick either public or pri'
vate, at home or abroad.
Yours Respectfully,
225-tf j, j. ADAMS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08
Corn Wanted.

For the next thirty days corn will be
taken in payment for the COMET Far.
mers in arrears will please take notice
and bring in the corn at once, as only
limited supply will be taken. This
offer holds good until our hog starves
to death for the want Of corn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08
Taxes of 1888.

Notice is hereby given to the tax.
payers of Johnson City and vicinity
that an opportunity will be given you
to pay your taxes for the year 1888 by
calling on He. Hart, Esq, at his Office
in Johnson City on Tuesday, Wednes
day and Thursday, November 18th
14th and 10Th, 1888.
Prompt payment will save cost.
Respectfully,
JOHN S. MATHEs, p
Trustee Washington County.
November LIST, 1888.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-11-08
3ODays.

Probably you do not understand
what we mean by thirty days Well
we will explain. We sent out num-
Der OF statements this week, some
have come in and paid up while others
who have been owing US for one and
two years have not rallied. The 80
day business is this II settlement has
not been made by then I'm going to
proceed against every one Of you. |
suppose have made it plain enough
to be understood by any one.
Respectfully, ]. F. CRUMLEY.