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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-08-30

lady. She was with her father on the Lake
George steamer, and they had come up
from Saratoga. as many people do. for q
days float on the tamously picturesque
water. Jay Gould and Lis family frenuent-
ly indulge in these excursions. The Goulds
have been away for wild outing in the
AlisOndacks, but this week they returned
to Saratoga, where they expect to remain
until September.
c. T. Huntington is another millionair
admirer of Lake George, and he comes
here from Saratoga every week or SO. Up
on his last visit he took a sailboat, along
with several companions, and visited Rat
tie Island. This is a new thing. The island
has been there long enough. and it is one OF
dot the lake. but this year old Cephas Plat,
locally famous as a catcher OF rattlesnakes.
has taken possession. The island is wooded
and rocky. and Platt has stocked it with
snakes. He tells the tourists that he found
the reptiles there. but on getting at all con-
fidential he confesses that he transported
them in a big canvas bag. such as he uses
as q cage for his captives. and set them
free he is q professional snake-catcher.
The State pays small bounty for each
head of a RATHER. and Platt used to get a
meager living. along with considerable no
toriety. by hunting the snakes, trying out
their oil to sell to druggists. disposing Of
their skins to pocketDook-maRers. and col
lecting the State foe for the heads. Cor
respondents found readable matter in him,
and the publication OF such articles made
him believe that he could probably become
something OF Snowman. That is why he
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-08-30

has seized upon Rattle Island. as he chris
tens it, and lets it be known at the hotels
that rattlesnakes may be plenteously seen
there. There is something fascinating
about snakes to many folks. and sailboats
l,nd not a few venturesome visitors at Rat
tie Island. They are not much inclined to
explore it, and are generally satisfied with
a view of about u hundred big and little
snakes in glass cages; but, il they are will
ing to take tho risk. Platt will conduct them
through his small domain. and more than
likely afford them sight Of one or more
snakes at large.
The tourists at Lake George who look
most like tourists are English. They dress
distinctively for travel. they use guide
books almost constantly. and they are very
thorough in seeing everything worth look
ing at. At the hotels and on steamboats,
are sold volumes of descriptions OF Lake
George scenery. interarded proiusely with
Indian legends The writer has seemingly
made an Industrious collection OF these
aboriginal tales and has not hesitated to
locate them with an exactitude that IS al
most convincing. TO see a typical Brlton.
with shawl crossed from one shoulder TO
the opposite hip. his sturdy, legs clad N
knickerbo ckers. his hard head surmounted
by helmet hat, and in his hands one OF
these guide books. is to get ~ reproduction
OF the English tourist as he IS much
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-08-30

married many year. in case they exhibit
sentimental fondness for each other. 1t is
only this week that saw j. Hooker Hamers-
ley and his wife positively pointed out as
bridegroom and bride OF only q few weeks
experience. Hamersley is SO strongly in
dlvldualized Il man. both to look at and to
know about, that his devoted attention to
ms Wife, after four years OF marriage, cam
not escape notice wherever they go.
Truth to tell, there is another and Sim
gularr, reason why they are inter-
estedly regarded by those who know
them. The late Louis c. Hamersley. whose
ough, gave the income of his immense
property to her for her life time only. At
her death it is to go in one big golden
lump to the issue OF his cousin. this same
): Hooker Hamersley; but if Hamersley
should have no children, the estate is to be
divided among several charitable institu-
lions. No child has yet been born to Mr..
and Mrs. J. Hooker Hamersley. But they
are watched, l do assure you.
One OF the eccentrics ct Lake George is
Miss Mamie Woolson. an heiress from
New Orleans. She is living for the sum
mer with her parents OH Round Island. and
her favorite pastime is squirrel and rab-
bit hunting on the hills OF the main land
near by. She doesn't often shoot at the
game, and Still more rarely does she make
a hit; but she roams at will. accompanied
by a fayorite dog. and footing q horn so
music.
One of the summer Indications, as OBJ
served at no less than half q dozen sum
mer resorts, is that sort of crusade is get
ting force against the use of conversational
slang, and especially against it's excessive
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-08-30

employment by the girls Of tho present day.
Quite recently well-known lady of New
York in distributing prizes to some people
dwelt with much emphasis on the curious
uses to which the words awful" and
lawfully are nowadays put, and since then
the Columbia College annex examiners
have formally pronounced their condemna-
ton of the copious sprinkling of slang
which they have discovered in the exam
ination papers or certain tncorrigible
school girls. was reminded of this when
waving their handkerchiefs from the hotel
veranda at some departing friend. They
were eXquisitely dressed, their manners
were gentle, and they were uncommonly
pretty. But one OF them cried out. so
long" while the other exclaimed. I'll see
you later!" That was not very shocking as
an example of slang. yet it called out a
severe reprimand from the girls mother,
Il haven't the slightest intention OF speak
ing up for slang" she said. which hold.
Of course. to be awfully-I really beg par
don, mean Observation-Disclosures; but at
the same time it should be remembered.
in extenuation, that a woman's stock OF
forcible adjectives is exceedingly linz
tied. and that in this particular. as in many
others. she is at a serious disadvantage as
Awful is not the prettiest Of words, it is
true. but to be able to call a thing or per-
son an awful nuisance for example. af-
fords some relief to the feelings in default
of such expressions as the opposite Sex
might deem adequate to tho OCCASION"
record this incident for the encourage
ment of those who think American girls
are inclined to the bad in language. and to
convince them that even in summer travel
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-08-30
q numerouslv enconntorod

more numerously encountered in all
parts of the European continent, If he ia
aee;ompanled by daughter, she is equally
we'll outfitted in the matter of clothes for
rough travel. saw such a couple yester-
day solemnly and trustingly identifying u
rocky precipice as the very one from which,
SO the guide-book narrated. an Indian
maiden nader had leaped suicidedly. felt like
telllng him that the American mountainous
resort without q "maiden's leap" is quite
unknown. But the Yankee with ali his
cuteness" Is just as likely as the denser
Engnshman to believe what is told to him
When ne is sight seeking Although Lake
george is fifty miles distant from the place
IN vermont where Israel Putnam entered
me cave and pulled out the bear according
TO Veraclous history. small tavern keeper
on the shore of the lake soberly exhibits a
tlny cavern as the one in which Putnam and
me bear had their tussle. He has leaned
Lne story in all its minutest particulars, and
he relates it so glibly that there really isn't
any chance for a listener to contradict MIN.
Bridal couples abound at Lake George.
Just as they do at Niagara Falls. and proba-
ply Tor the same reason that visitors are
generally transient. There are not MANY
sunni residents here, although few Of
tne pretty islands and some of the moro
available points along the shore arc sites
ior cottages and boarding houses. The ono
olg motel 1s supported aim ost altogether by
guests OF merely a day or two. Honeymoon
tourists seem to take to such shifting crowds
rather than go to resorts which have less
ceLnangeiul summer population. But oftener
IMAM we are aware of. no doubt, we mistake
LOT bridal couples those who have been
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-08-30

LOOK at the mountain scenery which sur
rounds it. There is hardly q place in the
country. away from q big city. where one
sees so many nationalities represented in
the guests at the hotels. But when you
come to settling in your mind, without
outside evidence. what country each for
Unlocking man has COME from. you are
!lable to mistake. Here is a Lake George
Incident. At the deck-rail of the steam
BOAT stood father and daughter.
i!"Thera is typ cal German tourist" said
ycompanion of mine. He might almost be
taken for Bismark himself"
But he was no German at all. He was
Morosini, formerly partner of Jay Gould.
and noted also as the father OF the pretty
girl who married the family coachman. 1t
will DO remembered that Victoria Morosini
went into the chorus of q New York comic
opera company, but quilted that employ
ment and her husband rather my5teriously,
after which she was lost to public view for
two or three years. 1t was known that her
father had regained control of her. and that
she was cured Of her singular infatuaton
for just about as commonplace coachman
as ever wore livery. Even intimate friends
OF the family did not know where she was
secluded, and they are not vet able to get
any trustworthy information on that point:
but Miss Morosini-and call her that be-
cause. as am CT. dibly informed. a divorce
has restored the Morosin name to hers
this summer. for the first time since her
elopement. an associate of her parents and
sisters. They are spending the season. at
SARATOGA. where Victoria is one of the most
expert OF equestriennes. and conspicuous
| although very modestly behaved young
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-08-30
CHAPTER III.

Life. like nature. has its unnatural Gains
treacherous Gains preceding ruthless dew.
astation-or else there come those seasons
OF dead stiffness, when both life and mature
seem to have paused. half affrishted at the
wreck and ruin numbering their paths.
Such a time had come to Christine Her;
ton. Throughout that livelong night had
she been vita her past. and that grim gos.
sip had told her many bitter truths. had
shown her the graves deep buried in her
heart. had uncovered the faces of the dead
there lying, and of these, one there was
ali. heaven! how near. how real!
But it may never be now. she muir
INJURED. never! Dead! Ay, IN very run
is he dead to me! For when killed his
trust I killed his love. ami so-ah. good
Lord. be merciful!"
The old cry, you see. Truly. her need
was s. sore. = 3
There was no one in the breakfast room
when Christine entered but Raynor, the
housekeeper. ,uo,,
A CHEEKY little octagon was that break
fast-room. especially SO when a sol. az
gently lifted the light curtains OF It's many
Windows, and pie asant light shimmered
among the glass and silver OF It's snow
covered, well-ordered table.
where is Miss Volney" ~
"She is not very we'll. Miss Chrlstihe'
was Raynor's answer-"not Well anu s ~
won't be down. have seen her' anu !. 80
only u bad headache: SD there's no leeo ~
worry, DEAR" how
Miss Illerton did not worry. she ate h ,el
rolls and slipped her coffee enjoylngiy.
Then, with her own hands; she prepadI gu :"
tamptine little meal. daintily arranged.
ct this be taken to my cousin. PLEASE.
INV dear, she will not touch plt ol sup
There is really NO use, op]ecteo na' Iva
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-08-30

ask rgdSgin in turning to Miss lllereon, car,
. Mre you happy. Christine?"
lam MO- noa, u. l. What u droll question! Whv
. NOW 1ne happiest woman in the world !;
Tho y sx
that sa "est gray daybreak stole in through
passed the lveong night croMch h Mh % n had
Broad si1 her head resting upon the he
,.ss1 pale, faced creature, who looked I'm lief
t c1i,y w n the swallows commenced twt-
With = s ~ .ne 1ar-re aching caves. and then
eS sn new glory of the coming day. '''s
W., LORD! she cried. and said no more.
or, no "a are not to Judge. Surely this was n
fasSs lor thanksgiving, for. by her own con-
w vosiJ'i' sue was the happiest woman in the
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-08-30
PRETTY LAKE GEORGE.
MANY NATIoNALlT1Es REpREsrxrp,,
AMONG HOTEL GUESTS.
tarfdal Couples Abound just as They Do
ac Niagara Falls-A Southern Hciress
whose Pastime Is Hunting Squirrels and
Nabbits-PersOnal Notes.
IAL CORRESPONDENCE

LON SID E L A & E
GEORGE. A u & u s t.
1889. of the
rout ties to famous
watering places are
commonly made to
a sail on
Lake George. 1t is
close to Saratoga,
only a little further
off from the Adiron-
dacks and the Green
Mountains, and not
re m OF e from the
w hite Mountains.
Its scenery is so IA
mously be aut iful
t h a t tourists are
willing to go u little
out of their direct
course to sail over
it's phen 0 M Q m Ally
,,,.>A
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-08-30

The world always judges man (and
rightly enough, too by his little faults,
which he shows a hundred times day,
rather than by his great virtues, which
he discloses perhaps but once in life
time, and to single person-nay, in
proportion as they are rarer, and he is
nobler, is shyer Of letting their exist
ence be known at ALL
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-08-30
Take it. please. and tell her tina Nv !

IaEo 1t, please. anu tell her tina " n
her to eat" said Miss Illerton.
That young person was yet in bed, and had
been weeping. Indeed. judging from her
appearance the whole night had been spent
IN that pleasant diversion. Still, she con-
trived in some awkward manner to screen
her eyes, but her voice betrayed her; that
trembled treacherously.
To neither of these tokens did Miss Her
ton vouchsafe any notice. In the most
matter-of-fact manner possible she busted
herself about the room. then approached
the sufferer.
Are you better, Clara?"
Much better. thank you. Christine"
Very Well. Now listen to me. Why did
you not not, tIke the breakfast sent your"
L understand. See, Clara. you must obey
me. Here are my MISUNDERSTANDING
II you will. You are to remain quite s. i'll
ana try to sleep. Don't attempt to come
down to luncheon. Yours shall be brought
to you"
Il wish you would not. Christine Really.
-"Nonsense!" sharply retortel her cousin.
DO you intend to starve? None but hero
mes OF high. tragedy do such things. and
even they always announce their suicidal
intentions in doubtful blank verse. You
have not done that yet. Will YOU beein?"
Il am so ,wretched!" moaned the girl-"so
utterly and unspeakably wretched!"
49,. sOOu' coll'lllucu tuo Otucf, WIFI
stoical indifference; but you are to remain
here until send for you. That will not be
beiore the afternoon. have much to do
TINS morning, and can not spare moment.
Don be silly, Clara: don't blind your eyes
and blotch your face with tears There,
you are crying again. Good heavens, wom-
an! what II agrcat grief has come into your
lie! Need you nurse 1T after such FASH
But the startling vehemence OF this ap-
peal produced an effect altogether contrary
to tho one intended. Clara only gave way
to perfect passion of sobs. whereat Miss
illerton ,impatiently shrugged her shoul-
the room.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-08-30

IT'S hard to mesmerize ourselves. to
Whip our own top; but through sympa-
thy we are capable Of energy and ear
durance. Concert fires people to cen
tain fury OF performance they can
rarely reach alone
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-08-30
,o.o,ote shore she stand.

.,e desolate shore she stands,
cNf' a. a. The years drl1t Dy,
lie drawn,
iy y. u a,,t Stretched hands
lei U"' winged worshlpers fly.
horn to burrow, or climb, or creep.
oF li,, he earth, where they cling,
Sav who dare,
o. ward must soar and sing.
thrilled and filled with fervor caught
ey w. .,, ;nt;llite wind-swept main,
~ - ,teu,ltast flight.
'i ar; he binding light,
rsta I /" welcome is-death and pain
-;,cs wings, WINGS.
M VI, through dark and rain,
fv ~! - droop in death at the end,
FeiS ~ struncle been all in vain?
.o,, them not wasted, those visions bright.
y" -nired each tiny breast
!, mn keen delight
Nm that weary flight,
or;i Inc Turing star OF rest.
,.,s so tragic doth Wisdom teach
y, ~ ysture's glowing page,
sy,ubol or speech,
Ital,. souls that reach
. a,. light, through each bitter age.
,yne as the course of the rolling year
hs cong that yon sweet stars sing,
~ p;,l.t groweth strong,
r.te black shade, Wrong,
.. ~, o'ertops the spring.
,as,. beat, beat. brave hearts, through
omnression's night,
,;,o liberty stands by the bleak a-sands.
Rn,ii,s her beacon light.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-08-30
1,-eERrY's MARTYRS.
w. KATHARINE cLApP.

49,. The RAYS of the great electric light
rrfd ~ Inv; me of Liberty" on Bedloes ISL
u the IL ,uads of sea birds nightly dash them
a1s s s S1' .s isnna d assa at tss
IS elass Goddess when morning dawns.-
q {, g VI, paragraph
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-08-30

The noble and the pure are fond Of
the home of their childhood and Of
those who sat with them round its old
fireplace. The man is to be distrusted
who loves not his brother; and the
woman who loves not her sister is, ex-
cept in rare peculir instances, woman
who is not herself beloved.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-08-30

THE greatest Of fools is he who i'm.
poses on himself, and in his greatest
concern thinks certainly he knows that
which he has least studied, and Of
which he is most profoundly ignorant.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-08-30
IN CENTRAL AFRICA.

Tired traveler-"Havey you Stanley?"
Native landlord-"No, we are just out;
but we have some very nice stewed
elephants feet. &C icago Ledger.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-04
nrIIILnnII.rInrr..

Physiology aud hygiene supplemented
by dangling skeletons. shining skulls and
medical charts aud presided over 10y a ial.
cnled little voman, will hold high cami.
val at thc y. NJ. II. A. ilall next week.
Physiology seems dry subject 90 consti.
iulr au evenings cniotlainmcnt. bat han.
died by o. clcvcr woman like Mm. IT,
Long.hory Polls. 4 hccomos positively en-
j0yalic She possrsscs Hm cloqupncc,
Wady Wit and keen satire, which, coupled
with uu attractive presence and n wom
auly desire 10 10 good, amilgamato sui.
GENTLY ~ make hrr lecture, moi only In
siruciiyc, but exceedingly entertaining
She has large collection Of valuable
anatomical specimens, miniknf, etc,
which afc used 10 illustrate her addrcwc,
and which add asorl OF grucsumc piunancy
90 her Lectures. tho Denver hsyublicm 81
November 4. lh>s, SAYS 0i her "s
Mm. Dr. Potts was auipd IN one o
WoHh'B beat productions Her diciion I
chaslo and elorant; her dclivciy uncmbar
rasHrd and lucid, and her clear voice filled
tie large auditorium without apparent cl
fort. The dry bones OF medicine arc rc.
yivncd by her wit and quaint humor
while she mover loses sight OF hcr aim &c
instruct
She will deliver five evening lectures q
both sexes, commencing Monday, aud i've
afternoon addresses 30 ladies, hcginnina
Tuesday, both Ol which will bc ire.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-04
"a Possible Case. q

The dr-t production In ihis city Of the
comedy saiiti1ig tie divorce laws, and
entitled "a Possible Case" will Occur
neat week ut lho Memphis fhcatcr. Tho
comedy is from the pen Of sydney Roscn-
field, aud will be- interpreted by !. VI,
Hills Union squac Thratcr Company
composed oi unusually clover comedians
judging rom tho names In the cast, ant
lhir fact alone guarantees excellence Ia
every detail The play IL based prinnHl,
upon the diVoNc laws NJ New York, which
du not grant divorces lor duscfiion. bu
permit the one deserted ior period o
live years without knowledge that th,
other j. living 90 many amin, The com
pany complies such artists ~ NJ. 4
, onnrdy, AN old Memphis nyoriiu, Franz
Ruhbcck. Robert lli.liarl, ". n. Thomp
son, j. H. Browne. George 1. Dcyorr
Ian nus0n, M.u Gonrac urvw Barry
more. loannic Harold, Leila Weston
Adelaide Ruben. Kate Ocstcrlc, Gmc,
kimnlll. The salc OF scuis Tor the week.
| engagement viii opcn tomorrow (Satur
da,l morning instead of this FRIDAY
morning, ~ heretofore pdbIshcd.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-04
Chanccry Court.

The following bills were filed:
Thomas Day vs.. V. Il. Atkinson ct al,
IA recover S70i.o0 paid laborers on build
ing in excess Of contract; price, S2,Sl3.
Kroegcr 4 Sons, New York, vs. George
Smith, assignee, bill Tor appointment OF
receiver Of assets OF IIollcnberg assign
ment
Chancery calendar for January z Cal
peremptory: 3.l3S, llili VS.. Walker; i.0Sl,
Brown vs.. Miller; i.3i2, Steele vs. llolsi;
i.ll0. State VA Cole; 1904, Reniskoh W.
lIcrtorll, ASA, Smith W. Duval; 1874,
Estes W. Jordan; lpS2, Oryill vs.. Trader
b,0al, Cruise W.. Dcncgan; b,Ulj, Cummings
vs.. Edmonds. 5,2D6. Smith w. Smith;
5,ii2. Dickson vs.. Miller; 5,ll0, Memphis,
Selma x brunswick Railroad w. I'LL;
b.i22, l.u,z w. s,oidard; 5,i2b. Taylor vs..
TAYLOR 5,iji, Rogers w. Rogers; b,iN',
Graham va Graham; .. i6l. Webb ".
Quinn; 5,I63. Dickens vs.. Llgorio, b,ijG
WALTERS w, I 'a'mon; 5,iSl, Dent vs.. Wal
lace: 5,lsD. Palmer w. Harding; hb0l
Union Railroad w.. Kansas City Railroad
b,5l5. Joyce w. Anderson; 300, Green
law W. SChuihlpr.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-04

The total liabilities were put down at
S23.4S2,79.
Conplainan,s alIege that the assignee
refuses to make u distribution oil assets,
stating that ho was waiting to see II the
debtor could not compromise with ms
creditors, and also that he was hampefed
hv an attachment suit brought by the
German Bank Of Memphis.
Ccmplananis charge, upon information.
that the assignee has been negligent, and
that, by reason OF his negligence, the es-
tate is not realizing what IL should, and
that many Of the assets have become
worthless.
They further allcge, that he claims only
10 have realized 81, 900 from all this trust
property; that he should have realized
SOS, 900, and ought 10 be held liable Tor the
difference.
They further charge that defendant
Smith, shortly after Hollenberg's assign
meni, went into business on his own nc
count at llollenberg's old stand, and they
ask that II II should turn out that he Is
enjoying the goodwill Of the old business
he should be held to account to the cred
itors ior the value oi same. They further
charge that he H. dcvoting his time AMI
attention To his own business and neglect
ing that OF the trust.
They further charge that the money
due the German Bank, 5000, was So
cured by collateral. on which the bank
has realized enough 10 pay the debt from
llolcnberg, and that said bank has q
balance in money aud some Of said col.
lateral noes yet unpaid, and has notified
said assignee 10 take posse sion of samc,
but that lac has allowed the bank to MAKE
| lis own settlement.
| They ask for discovery and accounting
| lioni as ,ignce and German Bank, and
| the appointment of a receiver.
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,,e,aphi. Thca,e.

"losi In New York" drew another large
and enthusiastic audience last night. the
rcali.ti, mes along the river IN front OF
Wards island the steam tug and pasHcn-
gers and the escape Ia the skill being par.
iicularly pleasing to those IN attendance.
The moloduana viii Ice reproduced To-
night, at the matinee tomorrow, aud aglin
tomorrow niahi, which will close the GA.
gagcmcni OF this certainly successful tank
play.