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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-01-18
Something must he done, and done

something must be done, and done
quickly, and father realized it. LILA"
ne sald, addressing mother, this time
speaking out loud; lila, there is but
one thing to do; must carry you, one
at time, to. the big double oak tree
nearest the door; it is our only chance
for safety, for if the water continues to
rise, in another half hour the house
VIII surely follow the out-buildings,
"mch have already gone"
Mother clasped my baby brother
closer Ill her arms and stood ready to
Go Whatever father thought best.
We will wait five minutes Longer"
continued father, "then We will make
the attempt, and il we fail-'
We are in Gods hands" whispered
mother her loving eyes full OF misty,
unshed tears. 80
!. Father brought sticl, OF wood from
the wood-boX and stood it up against
the door as mark, to see if the water
increased or diminished; next he got
out big ball of clothes-line and COM
menccd to unwind it.
Then we sat and waited. A time of
more awful suspense could scarcely be
.N."to'hCAt. ho1o"1S A11e WHteI cIepI
higher and higher along the stick of
wood, then it stopped-hesitated-then
gradually, and, oh, SO slowly, COM
menced to fall away.
When the glorious light of day broke
over the valley, the scene of destruc-
ton which met our eyes was something
which battles description. Where
everything was green and luxuriant
yesterday, oil was now bare and desc
late. Vegetation and animal life had
all vanished.
Our beautiful span of coal-black
ponies were found standing in their
managers, with halters broken, and
their long black names dripping with
water. Our COW returned home during
the afternoon, and the chickens and
pigs came strolling back at all hours
through the day. Our buggy and two
sleighs were delivered to us BY farmer
living two miles down the valley. none
the worse for their forced sail than a
good soaking and numerous scratches.
So gradually We got our things to-
gether once more. But none of us will
forget that nights experience, except
ing, of course, the baby, who was too
young to remember.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-01-18
TOYS Made of Old Corks.

Curious toys may be made of cork.
One of these is the well-known little
tumbler, such as is generally coll
structed of pith; but cork. especially
if it lie followed will answer the pur-
pose. Make the puppet of three or
four corks, shape and paint it as skill
fully as you can, and glue to the feet,
or under them, a hemisphere of lead.
When thrown in any position, the fig
ure of course rights itself, and, like a
cat, always falls on its feet. 1t is quite
possible to make cat also, of pith or
cork, which will, indeed, always fall
upon its feet. >,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-01-18
Deviation of the Pendulum.

A simple method Of rendering Wis
ible the deviation of the Foucault pen
dulum has recently been devised by
Mr.. Campbell. The bob of the pendu--
lum is replaced by permanent magnet
of cylindrical form, placed with ITS
axis coinciding in direction with the
suspended wire. On point vertically
beneath the center Of suspension IS
swung horizontally a light bar OF
some magnetic material, CARRYING
mirror from which is rejected Il beam
of light. On putting the pendulum IN
Vibration in the vertical plane whl1n
contains the bar, the latter follows tne
deviation of the pendulum. which IS
thus rendered very visible ny the cor
responding reflection of the luminous
beam.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-01-18

!, Shortly after, a squad Of police visited
the Professors house and searched Il from
top to bottom, closely examining all his
private papers and correspondence. Tho
pretext was that information had been
lodgedwith the police that there was dyna-
mite concealed about the premises; but that
was preposterous. The Professor had no
relations with the dynamite users, did not
sympathize with them. nor agree with
them upon any point; but, on the other
hand, both as teacher. and citizen, had
been loyal to the Gear and the church.
The only crime he had committed was the
authorship of an article pointing out how,
IN his opinion, the political condition of
Russla could be changed for the better.
The search Of his house was for the pur-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-01-18

only to their vene!aticl for the Supreme
Being, whose vicegeseut he is supposed
to be. Whatever he says is law to them,
whatever he touches is holy. The peas
ants kneel and kiss the pavement his feet
have touched, as if he were god. When
ever he passes every head is barred, even
in the most intense cold, and every knee
is bowed till he is by 1t is a patriarchal
relation that we cannot understand or ap-
preciate. The Same unlimited :thor.ty
that the father exercises over il minor
children is possessed by the ca over all
lis subjects. He is their "littc father. !"
They always call him SO.
l have no sympathy for the i lice, but
much for the Car. No i1i... 'onld be
placed in II position OF such great tempta-
ton as he-n tc lible temptation. with
unlimited power overthe lives, the wealth,
the conscienccs OF ln4 300, o'o subjects.
Everything they have is his He owns,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-01-18
TYRANNY IN RUSSIA.
WHERE ONE MANS WILL Is ABsO-
Lutte LAW.
What Dcspotism Is-Thc Courts of Rus
sia-Instancrs of Tyranny-Tho Penalty
of Being Addressed by the Gear on tho
Strect-A Miracle Working Priest.
BY WILLIAM ELERoY CURTIS.

The actual Gear of Russia the man
who Yields the imperial power, the despot
whose hand is upon the throat of every
citizen, whose voice speaks law, and
whose orders are ilrevocable, is not Alex
ander I'LL, but Lieutenant General Gres-
ser, the head of the police and member
of the Privy Council. Gresser is man
OF 40 or As years, a soldier by trade; edu@
Gated at the military school at Petersburg,
and decorated with, crosses and diamonds
for his gallantry in the field. After the
who had won the favor of the Crown
Prince by his military service, was placed
In command of the gentlemens body
guard of the Emperor, the officers who
are about him always, and while acting in
this capacity discovered q plot to assassin
ate his master. He worked with exceed
ing skill and prudence, mastered the stu
alton, arrested every man and woman con-
nected with tho plot, and either hung them
or sent them to Siberia.
1t was the cleanest, neatest piece of de-
tectlve work ever done in Russia and
dresser was rewarded.
Privy Council, which corresponds to the
Cabinet of the President of the United
States, but was promoted from Colonel to-
Lieutenant General, only one step below
the highest rank q Russian military man
can attain. He was presented with n
purse of $4,000 lubles, n pension Of 3, 900
rubles for life, and handsome residence,
the latter given by those who wanted to
win the favor of the rising star; and finally
made Director General of Police, with
unlimited power. He is as powerful in
Russia to-day as Gortschakoff was under
the last Car; there never was man en-
lowed with greater power over the lives
of his fellow beings. He is not only
policeman, but coust, judge. jury and all,
and Eot only enforces tho laws but makes
them.
In Russia every conceivable act of man
is regulated by law No private enterprise
can be established, no corporation formed
no business entered into without the con-
sent of the state. This law is not the act
of legislative body, but the decree of the
Gear. Some DEGREES read: II Forbid"
others, 1T is permitted" In other coun-
tries what is not forbidden by law is al
lowed. In Russia everything is forbidden
which the law does not expressly permit
or the spirit of the executive power toler-
ate. 1t is not the good of the people that
is studied, but the welfare of the despot
There can be no mistake; it is impossible
for the Gar or his agents to do wrong.
They have IN expression in Ru ssia: "He
has offended" What? That is nobodys
business. He has offended the police,
who accept no apologies and seldom for
give. He may not have violated written
law, or even custom, he has simply of
Tended" and that is enough. He goes to
prison, perhaps TO Siberia, as the tyran is
dictate, for no court interferes, land no
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-01-18

prophecies with the voice of an oracle.
The Gear is said to visit him frequently,
going from Peterhotf 10 Cronstadt across
the gulf in boat. 1t is a curious case,
and almost inexplicable. The metropoli-
tan of the church is said to look upon
Ivan suspiciously, and to be very jealous
of him, but the. monk is shrewd enough
to keep himself hidden most of the time,
and deny himself to all visitors whom he
does not think he can influence by some
magnetic power he possesses.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-01-18
Improvidence is the besetting Amer
lean vice. No other ci, ilized nation in

the world has so large proportion of
men, young and old, who live up to and
beyond their income. In no other
country does the versatility of the
people and the wide range of oppor-
tunity conduce to such frequent changes
of vocation as are seen here. Our
people are not lacking in "dig." We are,
as race, great workers. But our rest
lessness and ambition to get on rapidly
lead to frequent changes, and the saw
ing habit is not now so characteristic
as the spending habit. For the mere
amassing Of wealth, Hamerton is right
in saying that "the instinct OF accumu-
lation is worth all the rules in the
world. "-NeW York World.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-01-18

"OH, will he bite?" exclaimed one of
st. Louis sweetest girls, with look of
alarm when she saw the italian with
one of the dancing bears on the street
lately "No," said her escort, che can-
o. bite, he is muzzled; he can only
lug" "Oh," said the angel, with dis
tracing smile, II don't mind that q
it."-.St. Its Magazine.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-01-18

The Duchess de'Luynes returned to
her home in Paris the other day after
trip into the country; and found her
Italian waiting maid strutting about
arrayed in her mistress best ball-dress.
Before the Duchess could demonstrate.
another servant. walked into the room,
and remarking that the millennium had
come, began to throw bric-a-b rac, al
buns, and other ornamental articles
out of the window. The police were
called in, and on examination by physi-
clans, it was found that both girls had
gone stark mad at the same time. No
one is able to find ANY reason for the
coincidence. Z. ...s..:
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-01-18

LIVE virtuously and you cannot die
too soon, or live too long.-Lady Il.
Russell.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-01-18
woolNG.
BIZ sxppns p. SMITH.

rverv little bluebird gets himself mate
Not little songster sings his song alone;
Then. my bonnie lassie, do not bid me wait,
INt my heart be happy singing with your own.
Marry bees are hulnmfng in tho clover red,
butterflies are floating in the summer sun;
Snnny skies are shining softly overhead,
And the stars are shining when the day ID DONE
Merry AZ the bees are, could work for you
with q heart as airy as tho h ,tterfly
with sky forever shining clear and blue
Could your love but light it when the night ia
nigh.
Nv and by tho summer oil will pass away;
Faded will the leaves lie with the blossoms
dead;
Purple clouds will gather with the shadows gray,
And the winds will murmur of the glory fed
So our merry springtime to the summer grows
And our lives grow sober with the fading leaf ::
ct our hearts together pluck their summer rose,
And together fading, bind their ripencd sleaf.
-Anerica7, Commercial Trdrelter.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-01-18

fragrance, if confined in a room, OPP
pressive.
roses grew along the edge of the road
that led up to the house, two-story
frame building, shaded by large elm,
oak and butternut trees. There were
windows on all sides of the house, and
it was built more for convenience than
style.
There was beautiful lawn, whose
grassy slopes extended as far as the eye
could see, and running through its
midst was small Greek" whose
waters dubbed and trmbled over the
smooth white stones that lined it's bed,
making the sweetest music and dimp-
ling and sparkling in the sunlight.
Across this small river, and few
steps beyond, Nesting at the foot of
the mountain, was my fathers Touring
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-01-18
How Few Are.Rich.

1t is probable, to say the least, that
fully 80 per cent. Of the whole body of
the people spend nearly all that they
can earn; of this 80 per cent. portion
may be setting aside moderate part
OF. their small earnings, become the
owners of house, or become deposi-
tors in a savings bank, or insure their
lives in moderate way. OF the re-
naming 10 per cent. part save enough
to protect. themselves against want in
their later years, and very small part
may become rich, and then need not
work unless they choose.-Ed,0iae At
hinso7e, IN the Foratna.-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-01-18
IN HAPPY DAYS GONE BY.
A True Story.
nv yErr1E FoKnUsH HANAtoRD,


UR home was situated in
q peaceful little valley
between two high noun
tains. The place was
picturesque in the ex-
treme. The valley was
covered with green and
luxurant vegetation, con-
sisting of bushes and
creepers, the blossoms
on which were marvel
ously beautiful, and their
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-01-18

A LYRIC.
Ii anyone can tell you
How my song ia wrought
And my melodies are caught,
will give. not sell you,
-. The secret, II there be ono
For could never sec one).
How my songs are wrought.
Like the blowing of the wind,
Or the flowing Of the stream.
L. the music In my mind.
And the voice in my dream
Where many things appear,
The dimple, the tear,
And the pageant of the year.
But nothing that 10 CLEAR
And even and morn
Where sadness 10 RladnaSS
And sorrow unforlorn, 80
For there Song is born.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-01-18

Jervis, il
Jan, too, 81
b gentlellts
btion on |:
drunken,
pr shoes W
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-01-18

"nen the game was over, and - -
we We're tired with play, we 80 =
would curl up on the bags and
60 to sleep, to the drowsy -
music OF the dear old mill.
Those were happy days e
how happy we never fully I'M
derstood, until we were brought to a
sudden realization of it by a strange
r'yerse Of fortune, in which nv father
lost not only the mill but our home and
most Of his other property, and we
moved far away and began life again
amid new scenes.
Ilie night l am about to tell you of
commenced at the close of o most beau
tllul day, which gave no signs of the
fearful storm that was impending
until at seven o'clock tremendous
bank of black clouds had risen up and
spread themselves athwart the heavens.
Father remarked to mother that
there was big thunder storm coming,
at which We children huddled together
on large, old-fashioned sofa, as was
our custom during a storm. Scarcely
nad father secured the doors and win
dows and returned to our little sitting
room, when fash after flash illuminat-
Ell the darkness, and tile thunder, after
growing hoarsely in the distance, was
ecnoed back by the mountains, rever-
uefatlng from one end of the valley to
tne other. Soon the wind increased in
violence until it was blowing perfect
gale, while the crashes of thunder
snook the house to its very foundation
and the rain descended in all its pent-
PUP fury.
One, two, three hours passed, and
1tlll the rain came down in torrents
ma the most vivid lightning continued
% burst from the clouds, followed by
appalling crashes of thunder.
Vur nearest neighbor was over q
,ile away. Perhaps father thought of
nls' as he paced the floor nervously.
.nd talked with mother in tones not
kntended for our ears. I noticed that
us lace was pale, and he looked anx-
ous' going to the window every once
while, lifting the curtains, and
gazing out into the inky blackness of
ne Mi ht. Once, when he went to
ne -, window, I Slipped from my place
y. The sofa and, following him, stood
VI an instant by his side. Suddenly
sleam OF lightning caused me to cry
w. disclosing at the same time an ex-
rnaofdlnary sight to my eager eyes.
lie lie whole valley was rushing river,
l1h our house in its midst. and in that
nc glance had seen my fathers buggy
o,! SAILING by in it's strong current, fol-
pMed by innumerable other objects,
ps ',y shut from my sight by the
ar l5 which again covered the
R Pa and above the terrible uproar Of
L. storm came the unmistakable
Rueallng Of the pigs and the frightened
. ."t OF the chickens, as they were
Eept helplessly past the house.
! athers arm was around me, and he
! n; me back to my place on the sofa
sloe my two sisters As he did so a
Ne stream of water came from under
ooor and crept slowly but surely
o = che room, increasing RAPIDLY.
a. the door was almost covered with
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-01-18

ulA4 AZ ohNS, eSs
called "The Little Mosquito
Mill, containing, at the time
write of. only one run of
stone. Yet it was ON energetic
little mill for all that, and
never idle. It's busy hum, and
the constant running of the
water as it turned the big
wheel, are sounds that will re-
main fresh i'll my memory as
long as | live.
My father! All, how we'll I
aan see him, in Imagination,
standing in the mill door, his
light-gray suit plentifully be-
sprinkled with flour, n flour
sack in his hand, and his dark
eyes smiling pleasantly upon
us children as we bounded up
the steps and into the mill, /
ready for a game of hide-aud-
seek among the barrels and
sacks of -four that stood along |
the sides of the wall and in
every available space. Then
when the game was over, and
we We're tired with play, We
would curl up on the bags and
60 to sleep, to the drowsy
music OF the dear old mill.
Those were happy days
how happy we never fully I'M
derstood, until we were broun
Qn0Sao no1suo{,o,> oe -
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-05-04
VARIOUS INDUSTRIES.

LAST year 153,00O,OO0 shad and about 80.
100000 trout fry were distributed over the
country by the Fish Commission.
NUMEROUS Pennsylvania and Ohio manu-
facturers have been forced back TO the use
Of coal, US the natural gas Is running low
THE United States consumes 100000 600
pairs OF boots and shoes annually, 900
of which are furnished by the New England
States.
In a tabular statement covering the op-
erations OF ninety establishments in twenty
two leading industries in Connecticut, pre-
sented by the Bureau Of Labor's last re'
port the only industry showing net loss
for the year 1887 was that Of woolen manu-
featuring. Capitalin all other employments
reported yielded some return. The boot and
shoe industry indicated healthy and pros
porous condition
The tomatocanning industry was large
last year. A pack Of 3,3l9,4S cases, Of two
dozen cans each, is reported, against 2,Sl1,-
04S cases for 1SS7-an increase Of 5O0,CO
cases. The average consumption for the
past six years has been about 100000
cases. Assuming, therefore, that the do
mand for the current year will be only a
normal one, there will be surplus OF from
100000 to 10000 cases to be carried over
Low prices stimulate consumption, how
ever, and as prices are certain 10 Dc low
the surplus may not DO 90 large - present
figures Indicate
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-05-04
NO TROUBLE.
Secretary of War Informed of QuiO
tude in Oklahoma.
A Thousand Boomers Return to Arkansas
City.

WASHINGTON, April 27.-Secretary Noble
To-day received telegram from special
agent of the Department at Guthrie to the
effect that at Guthrie, Kingfsher and
Oklahoma City every thing is quiet aud
orderly, and that all reports Of violence or
law breaking Of any kind are absolutely
without foundat on.
CHICAGO, April 81 Officials of tho At
chisoa, Topeka AMI Santa Fe Railroad
Company claim that info nation just re.
ceived, from reliable parties on the
ground, is to the effect that
little or no foundation in fact exists
Tor the recent rumo s that settlers in Ok
lahoma are suffering for supplies. Special
attention is being given to this matter by
the company and commissaries. Enigrant
outfits and other necessaries of life are te-
ing hurriel forward as promptly as possi-
bic. Aiitrains, they say, are m wing reg
ularly, and while 1t is impossible t. handle
all freight offered without delay, the a bove
classes Of traffic are receiving special at
tention under specific instructions from
the management.
ARKANSAS City, KAN, April 2L-The
afternoon train from the south brought in
about one thousand passengers from Guth-
rie and other points in the Territory. Ev-
cry facility is provided by the Santa Fe
Railway Company for the rapid transfer
of passengers and freight notwithstand-
ing reports to the contrary. Superintend-
ent Turner and his assistants have worked
increasingly for the comfort and conven-
ience of the public ever since the great in :
crease in travel. Tomorrow an extra
train will be given regular schedule time
from the South. All is quiet at Guthrie,
Kingfisher and Oklahoma City.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-05-04
CENSUS APPOINTMENTS.
Recommendation by Superintendent Por.
ter Approved--No Clerks Until Next


Recommendation by Superintendent Por.
ter Approved-No Clerks Until Next
Year.
WASHINGTON, April 26-Robert p Por-
ter, the Superintendent OF the Census, has
recommended TO the Secretary OF the In
terror the appointment Of J. C. Stoddard
as Discussing Officer of the Census. Mr..
Stoddard is at present the Disbursing
officer of the Department Of Labor.
He has also recommended the appoint
ment Of W. c. Hunt as Statistical Ex-
pert Mr. Hunt was formerly Chief
of the Division Of Results Of the Mas
sachusetts Census, 1t is understood that
both of these recommended will be APP
proved by Secretary Noble. Mr.. Porter
states that no clerical appointments will
be made until next year. He will, how
ever, appoint number Of statistical ex-
perts, and, as far as practicable, men who
were engaged in the work of last years
census. These men, under his direction,
will map out the work and prepare for the
disposition Of the statistical reports, which
will be made after the active operations Of
the Bureau have begun.