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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05
PIONEERS IN ILLIN0rs.

PIONEERS IN ILLINo1s.
1t seems strange to recall that, within
the present century, the great West, in
Guiding the region where Chicago now
stands, had its intrepid explorers whose
journeys We're as dangerous as those of
Livingstone and of Stanley. The His
toncal Society of Chicago has lately
published an account of the adventures
of two English pioneers in Illinois, Nor
ris Birbeck and George Fowler. In
1916, when these two Englishmen set
out for the new world, a great part of
Illinois was savage wilderness. In
1912, the Indians had murdered the
garrison of Fort Dearborn, at the
mouth of the Chicago River, where
Chicago now stands, and nearly all the
settlers in the vicinity.
The story which George Flower left
behind him of his journey into the great
West is as interesting as narrative of
African exploration. On the way he
had to ford a deep river, the directions
for getting across which illustrate the
difficulties of travel in country where
there are plenty of rivers, but no fer
ries nor bridges:
"Wade straight in" he was told, "four
times the length of your horse; then
turn sharp to your right; go on two
lengths of the horse; then bend little
to the left, and then push on to the
other shore, slanting off with the cur
rent as you go!'
Even with such explicit directions as
these, one had to have pretty good
memory to escape drowning. Fowler
said that the fording adventures which
he chad on his trip impressed themselves
SO wildly on his senses that he contin-
ued to ford rivers in his dreams as long
as he lived, which was more than fifty
years afterward.
| Both Flower and Birkbeck were men
of property. Birbeck, who was Wild
over, brought with him his two daugh-
ters, their companion, Miss Andrews,
and q few servants. Flower was bach
elor; but on the way they encountered
q minister at settlement, and Flower
and Miss Andrews were married. It
was u strange romance, since Birkbeck
was also suitor for Miss Andrews
hand; but the young woman having de-
cided in favor of Flower, Birkbeck gave
her hand at the wedding to him, taking
the place of parent to the woman whom
he could not make his wife.
Flower pitched his camp" perma-
nently, and with much sagacity, at a
fertile and beautiful spot in southeast
ern Illinois, which he named Albion, in
honor of his native country. He estab-
lished an English colony at this point !;
and Albion became the county seat of
Edwards County, and place of local
importance. Flower built an elegant
house at his new home, and used his
wealth to develop and improve agricul-
ture in his adopted land.
He did more than this; when, in 1923,
it was sought to make Illinois a slave
State, he resisted the proposition with
all his influence, which was very con-
siderable in the new commonwealth,
and was instrumental in securing the
defeat of the scheme He could not
have done greater service to his State
or his country.
Flower lived until the year 1862. In
the meantime he had lost his large for
tune, but he remained highly esteemed
to the last, and died in the State which
he had helped to found.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05
Catarrh Cured.

A clergyman. after years Of suffering from
that louthsome disease. Catarrh. and vainly
trying every known remedy. at last found II
recipe which completely cured and saved
him from death. Any sufferer from this
dreadful disease sending self addressed
stamped envelope to Prof. j. A. Law
renee. 68 Warren street. New York City,
will receive the recipe free Of charge.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05

The Boston Herald thinks that any,
body can become a millionaire by GO
at it in the right way. It cites the
career OF the late Isaiah Williamson.
the Philadelphia philanthropist, as an
example. He always blacked his own
shoes, let his clothes grow shiny and
threadbare, and dickered with the
woman at the lunch counter to get six
1O-cent sandwiches for so cents.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05
The Discipline of Htndcramce.

There is an instructive feeling in the
cart Of every man that he has right
ga clean opportunity to do his work in
he world and bring out in full measure
Ehatever force is in him. It is this in
HnN that resents the obstruction of
hacles as something foreign to life, as
ecsdents which break up the general
Eler Of things, as useless interferences
hich weaken efforts, delay achievement,
nd exhaust strength. Every man
raves a free field for his work and q
lean opportunity for his talent. If
llese are granted, he is confident of
he success which would crown his
forts; if these are secured, he is GER
aln Of the useful and victorious life he
Eill lead
Every energy and every gift contains
Flthln it an impulse for action. The
pan who discovers in himself the ability
write feels that the opportunity to
Frte ought to be given to him; the
nan who develops the gift Of oratory
raves the opportunity Of the platform,
nd feels wronged if he does not secure
the man who is conscious of great
Secutlve force deman DIS an ample field
Which to exercise it, and feels de-
Fandcl if he does not secure it. Be
!'Au every gift there is an energy suffi-
peAt to send it with the impulsion that
|oxder gives to the ball.
II success in life lay entirely in the
Vfklng out of ones gifts symmetrically,
~ Ill doing ones work with the COM
Ie'eness and finish of fine piece OF
'eelanlsm, obstacles and limitations
''ola be interferences with the
V'i''al order Of things, Instructions
'"o"h IN the way of the run.
u Which ought not to be there. But
~ success Is not matter of complete
~ symmetrical achievements; it is the
A'eolne OF mans life when the moral
I''e within him is measured against
oillcnltles he has to overcome
ne obstacles, which seem so unneces
'h S constantly recurring, vexatious
ol.en meaningless Interruptions
I'VE high moral purpose in our lives
, ,'le is no business, profession, or ar
'l =" Is not beset by them.
one OF the most interesting and sug
s''e chapters which Mr.. Hamerto1
ever written emphasizes the mora
Antics which the technical Difficult
y. Al painting bring out in the artist
,S .sau o1 being able without flaw, in
iuptlon, Or break in the effort to pu,
lava GauvaS the perfect representation o
veal picture in his own soul, tn,
10. is obliged to overcome all manner
o,. A"i'' Vexatious difficulties in til,
s;o, mechanical work Of putting hi
e,on INTO visible form. But in sur
M ng these difficulties, vexatiou
a sles are, the vision becomes clearer
p ~, stronger, the will steadier
oro auen The work is done there is
1ntoa as well as an artistic quality in it
~, t q, and obstacles arisin,
cnn ae details which abound in ever,
ill., a'lo s which grow out of the diff
'''S OF personal adjustment, out 0
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05

ONE Of the reasons why Scots Emulsion
has such large sale is. because it is the
says: Il have prescribed SCOTS Emulsion
Of Cod Liver OIL. soith HypopAosphites. for
the past two years, and found it moro agree
able to the stomach and have better results
from its use than any other preparation Of
the kind have ever used. Sold by all
Druggists.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05

SENATOR EDMuNDs recently called
attention to the singular fact that there
is no provision for the notification to a
president of his election, and that he
takes cognizance of the fact by general
report. Thus far he has always heard
the news, however.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05
Consumption Surely Curet,

To the Editor: Please inform your read
ers that have positive cure for Consump-
ton. By its timely use thousands of hope-
less cases have been permanently cured. I
shall be glad to sendtwo bottles OF my REM
edy FREE to any Of your readers who have
consumption. If they will send me their Ex-
press and P. O. address. Respectfully.
T. A. SLOCUM. M. c.. 18l Pearl St.. N. Y.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05

The very old crowns in England
have been destroyed or lost. The
crown of Charles II, made in 1860, is
said to be the Oldest existing crown in
England. The emperor of Germany is
going to get himself new crown.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05

"A cold Is often the forerunner of con-
sumption and death. MAGEE's EMULSION
is the safest and best remedy known to the
medical profession.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05

Coughs and Colds. Those who are
suffering from Coughs, Colds. Sore Throat.
ETC., should try Browns BRONCHIAL. TRo-
CHES. Sold QnLu in hOrex
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05

A LOCAL candidate in the last election,
who had to set 'em up for the boys very
frequently, says, "a public Office is q public
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05

1F man borrows money he does not
care to have u talked about. He wants to
be quietly let loan.-New Orleans Plea
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05
A Chinese .'Society,, Editor Wanted.

a chinese ''SOciety" Editor Wanted.
The emperor of China's wedding
cost $1,000 but nobody but the
emperor, his mother and the queens
attendants saw the bride, and there is
q terrible state of ignorance as to what
her dress was made of, how it was cut,
what ornaments she wore and the
thousand and one other essential points
OF the affair." Waterbury Republican.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05

THE last carnival Of the present sea-
son took place at the Casino roller
Skating Rink.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05

A CORRESPONDENT wishes to ask how
editors spend their leisure hours? They
spend them in working.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05
How,s Thisi

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for anv
case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured Nv taLins
Halls Catarrh Cure. ~ '"AiA
+. }. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
o., we; tho undersigned, have known y. ]. Cheney
Ut Sne last 10 years, and believe him perfectly
aaonoraoie IN all business transactions, ana
n nna1hcialy able to carry out any obligation
WEST TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists ,ro,s.
do, O. o'e
sWALD1Ne, K1SNAS & MARVIN, Wholesale rr,,.
gists, Toledo, o. - "s
=. h. VAN HGsEN, Cashier, Toledo National
o,I Halls catarrh Cure is taken internally acting
The system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by ali
OrugGists A W GA
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castori.,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung 70 Castoria,
When shs had Children, she gave them Castoria
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05

VfIlne NEE Learn Telegraphy here and We Will
yutVo MIN help you to good situations. Ad'rs
American School OF Teiegraphy, Madison, Wis.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05

hcCNIc are coming money with our new book.
Abk NIO Write for circulars. Distance no hind.
rance. Empyreal Pub House, st. Paul, MINI.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05
0H1gEc Living upon Lactated Food are Healthy.
S"0S6o Happy, Hearty. II is UheQuaLed

lll..c ~, Ny astlscture with hints and r..
WEEK. Uyon helps for complete home cure. PY6a
W. Us-Dr. 4. F. Cation. Box 5.57. Boston, -
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05

For good spring medicine we confidently rec
ommend Hoods sarsaparilla. BY its use the blood
s purified. enriched. and vitalzed that tired feel
ing is entirely overcome and the whole body given
strength and vigor. The appetite is restored and
sharpened. the digestive organs are toned and the
kidneys and liver invi2orated.
NIB. Be sure to get Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05

Patne's Celery Comp has performer ma1y
other cures as marvellous as these,-copies q
letters sent to any address,. Pleasant to take.
does not disturb, but aids digestion, and entire.
ly vegetable; o child can take 1t. What's the
use Of suffering longer with rheumatism q
neuralgia?
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05

For years at irregular intervals in all sea SONS
suffered the intolcrable burning aad itcbtnu Of
blood poisoning by ivy. It would break ont on nv
legs, in my throat aud eyes. Last spring toos
Hoods Sarsaparilla as blood purifier with No
thought OF it special remedy for ivy poisoning
hut 1t has Effected permanent and thorough curee
CALVIN I. SuuTE, Wentworth Nh
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05

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The man who has invested from three
to 1--WE dollars in o Rubber Coat, and
at his first half hours experience IN
. storm finds to his sorrow that 1t 10
hardly better protection than mos.
quito netting, not only feels chagrined
ct being SO badly taken in, but also
feels If he does not look exactly like
Ask for the "FISH BRAND" sLIcKER
does not have the FISH BRAND, send for DEL
Observation-Disclosures
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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-05

AaoAoLERA PROOF. OR ONO lmeaovxpAA
SSIoHEsrER hoos. SIND FOR scR,pr,on Aps,osk9G
1s8 fssHP y:s esfs 81. fHi:S: :a1fxA7I.e
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-03
JUDGE wADDILL's DISPOSITIONS.
Nearly Two Hundred witnesses Ex-
amined-One Box Opened.

For several DAYS past seven notarles public
have been ENGAGED taking dispositions Tor
Judge Waddill In his contest for the seat in
The next Congress TO which the certificate OF
election Is held by Hon. George ID. Wise,
and the eighth man will be pressed into SER
vice tomorrow. This work has now been
under way nine days and about 10 witnesses
have been examined. Judge Waddil said
last night that he will have no trouble in
taking all OF his testimony in the remaining
thirty-one days II as good progress Is con-
tinued as has been made for several DAYS.
The ballot-box used IN tho private election
held by the special United States commls-
sioner and In witch the Republicans who
were shading IN line at the FIRST precinct.
jackson Ward. when the polls closed and
others who came up later deposited their
votes, was opened yesterday afternoon la the
presence OF both the Contestant and con-
testee ADD the ballots counted. In the box.
which IL IS large as a half.bushel measure
and which was made by Judge Waddilfs
order, there were 255 tickets--all for Wad-
dill. Some OF the ballots were very much
soiled and crumpled, as though they bad
been held In an unclesn hand for long
while. judge Waddil seems confident that
these 255 ballots will be counted for him.
but the Democratic leaders think very df-
ferently. and when the proper time comes
they will present their side OF the case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-03
RUINS OF OLD nsXICO.
The Interesting Discoveries Made at
Palenqur.


A City Of Mexico special says: Much OPP
position Is displayed in the press 10 the in
PRODUCTION OF waler.gas as proposed by an
American company under recent conces-
sion, and medical publications contain art.
Giles against this gas. The Council OF Public
Health is reported to be almost unanimously
opposed 10 water-gas.
Regarding the recent discoveries at Pa
lepQue sdyices from Chaps just received
are a. follows: The monuments discovered
are leagues from ancient and already known
ruins, and are situated on the left bank OF a
little river called Xhupa, which crosses an
extensive plain measuring ten lesgues from
east TO west and three from north to south.
A sump,uous editce OF three stores has
been found, and near at hand two row. OF
houses, forming a street Of which only tue
ruins now exist, but on the rest OF the
ground are abundant vestiges OF n very an
Gent town.
The editice mentioned il literally buried
under briers and brusnwood, and, besides,
is covered with heterogeneous materials ac|
cumulated In the course OF centuries. BY
hard work one can penetrate to the upper
floor BY some holes or species OF openings
which have been formed Dy the sinking In
OF the roof. This floor measures yards by
o. The floor beneath IL estimated TO measure
40X2j yards.
There are in the room on the frat floor.
bult into the walls, four stones, two yards
high by twenty.six inches wide, on which
are seen IN relief Young warriors OF medium
statue. These stones. although they have
remained where they were placed by tie
hand OF the architect, have suffered great
deterioration. One OF them. although
broken in its upper part, may easily be
completed by q piece found on the 1oor,
which represents the warriors head. IL ap-
pears that either the action OF rain or an
electrical discharge tore away this fragment.
The Governor Of the State has ordered that
this fragment be sent 10 San Crlsiobai Las
Cssas, the capital OF Cnapas.
The above Is copiirmstory OK recent state
ments, aud Is the first official report from
The state government OF Chapas. Mr..
Bstres, the Government inspector OF An
Equities, has not yet lei this city for Palenque.
Great interest is felt here bs scientific men
in the results OF the projected expedition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-03
persouar. and Briefs.

G. A. Nusbback, Esq, Of Alexandria, was
ia the city yesterday.
Miss Faonie Talley. OF this city, is visiting
her uncle Ia Fredericksburg.
MISS Elizabeth Clsggett Lee, OF Leesburg,
Is the guest OF Mrs Joseph Hall.
Miss Mile MAYER, Of Petersburg, is IN the
city visiting Miss Isabel Goodman.
Mr.. E. Mannei. OF New York, Is visiting
Mr. w. NJ. Elliott. OF Church Hill.
Colonel william r. Aylett, OF King VIII
liam county, was in the city yesterday.
Miss Grace Warden. OF Clarke county, Is
visiting MISS Ida Bowers, on Clay street.
Mr.. George G. Wilson, OF Miles. W. Va,
is visiting Mr. Walter Elliott, OF Church
Hill.
Miss Mary Ingle, OF Frederick. Nd, is the
guest OF Miss Mercer Cooke, No. south
Third street.
Rev. Father A. Van de Vyyer has returned
from visit TO 81. Mary's College, at Belle
vile, y. &.
Messrs. George Med. Blake and 5. c.
SHIELD returned yesterday afternoon from
business trips South.
Rev. Or. w. A. Campbell will preach at
the Grace. Street Presbyterian church to,dsy
at IL A. NJ. aud p. 81.
There will be tree lecture at Cathedral
Hall at =. VI. to-day by Rev. II. j. Cutler.
Subject, Life Of Father Matthew"
Miss Annie l.. Hawkins, OF Baltimore, is
stopping with her cousin. Mrs. Bette b.
Smith. No. 1871 Nicholson street, Fulton.
The Dsp,tch has received a copy OF the
New York Clipper Annual through the lat
ttr's Richmond correspondent, Mr.. j. A.
Pizzini.
The Sheriff OF Smyth county yesterday
brought to the penitentiary Aaron alias
Sank Sash to serve one year for unlawful
cutting.
The Committee on Claims and Salaries will
meet In the Council chamber Tomorrow eve
ming at $3.50 o'clock for the transaction OF
some important business.
The First Virginia colored battalion, Ma
jor w. j. JObnson commanding, Will go TO
Washington next month TO attend the inau-
guration OF DIR. Harrison as President.
Rev. Mr.. Turnbull. who IL TO become DR..
Hoge's assistant at the Old Market Hall mis-.
sion, has returned to Loudoun 10 preach his
farewell sermon to his congregation there.
The Swedish brigautine Monitor, with a
cargo OF 1925 barrels Of -four. valued at
sl5,SO5, shipped by the Gallego ard Dunlop
mills, cleared yesterday for San Jose de
Norte.
Yesterday being Candemas day, the festi-
val OF the publication OF the Blessed Virgin
Mary, morning services were held in all OF
the Catholic churches, and the tapers and
candles used were blessed.
Hon. II. II. Morse, Of New York, supreme
councillor, and Watson j. Newton, LII. D.,
OF Washington. supreme treasurer OF the
Order OF Chosen Friends, will deliver adj
dresses Ut Fords Opers-House Thursday
night next. The musical programme will
be under the direction Of Frank Cunning
ham.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-03

both gsvs security for their appearsocs
Thls trouble occurred 8 week axo lest ut9nt
on BIRD Island. and swift wss quite badly
beaten. He was unsble 10 appear 10 court
until Yesterday. and then bis head was ell
bandsEed up.
In tbe continued case Of Hitter Edmonds
(colered) and Salty bis wife. charged WIN
cruelty beating George Watkins, small boy
who hsd been adopted by them. The former
was flsed 80 and costs aud Sally 70 and
costs. The boy hiss been sent 10 the aims-
bouse.
David Msyo (colsred) drunk and disorder
" apd creating a disturbance Ia Ebenezer
church. Fined IS and costs.
Fanny Wilson (coiored). stealing counter
pane and . lot Of wearing apparel from
Matte Pxgc. Sent to Jail for thirty days. !.
Neat Scott (colored), assaulting and
striking s. X. Golden With rock. Con-
tnued until February 9th. :.
JOAN Thomas {colored). sssauting and
beating Willie Tyree. Continued until
February 3sb.
Willie Saith fcolorcdl stealing three bags
Of -four. he property OF :. Ulman q son.
Continued until the 9th instant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-03
TO AID imMIewAriOs.
County Agents Appessted ~ stat
Commisstoser Gssstsn.


n is learned from the Agricultural De
uartmeat that Judge Grsttan. Commissioner
on Inn,igration, has made The fohowing APP
pointmenis Of county agents unuer tne ".
laws of the state Board OF Agriculture, aud
that Colonel whitehead, Commissioner OF
Agriculture. has forwarded their credentials
and docume1ts:
For AIbemarIe county: z. J. Blakey'
Charlottesville.
Accomack: Spencer D. Fletcher, Jenkinss
Bridge. -.
Augusta: Rev. Samuel Driver, New
Hope.
Essex: Aubrey II. Jones, Tappahannock.
Northampton: w. b. Wilson, Bay View.
Nelson: j. K. PEBBLES, Loyingston.
Nottoway: III. A. Welbouroe, Crewe.
Roanoke: william McCurdy, Salem.
Northumberland: J. &. Bets, Heathville.
Henrico: John c. Fowler, 1928 Vensblc
street, Richmond.
Mathews: G.F. Garnet, Mathews Court
house.
MeckIenburg: Henry Van de vanter,
Chase City.
Caroline: Walker j. Anderson, Bowling
Green.
Spotsylvania: Colonel John r. Aldrich,
Alirich's Crossing.
Charlotte: J. W. Morton. Keysville.
Hanover: J. A. Brown, Hanover Court
iouse.
Chesterfield: John s. Taylor, Chesterfield
Courthouse.
selections are being made from recommen-
iatious bv Commissioner Grattan and
county organizations perfected as fast as pos.
aiblp