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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-02-15

many of them, for every time the train
stopped we would be awake ned by loud
cries Of "Tchai! tchai!" 0ea), from boys
or men who peddled the boiling liquid in
glasses, with slices of lemon floating on
the top and several Jumps of sugar at the
bottom. There is no hour in the day or
night that a Russian will not take glass
Of hot tea. It is consumed more frequent
ly than beer in Germany, and is much
more palata lie and refreshing than either
beer, brandy, or wine.
At several of these stations we noticed
tramways, or branch railroads, which lead
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-02-15

there are numerous others, painted blue,
green, orange, and all the other tints
known to paint manufacturers, and per-
feet forest of spires, towers, pinnacles,
and minarets. It is city of Dubious
roofs, most of them being of the Byzan-
tine order, or the shape of inverted tur-
nips
The Kremlin, the mightiest citadel in
the universe, with its frowning battle
ments, covered with the rust and lichens
of centuries, is the focus from which
everything radiates, and around it cluster
this forest of golden domes and spires,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-02-15

even five horses abreast, being constantly
employed in going back and forth, and in
winter thousand sledges, which covered
the distance often in twenty four hours,
with relays of horses. 1t was much more
comfortable travelling in winter than in
summer, for the jolting of the carts over
the roads was terrible to tender bones,
while the motion of the sledge was delight
tul, and there were always plenty of furs
for warmth.
Now the trip is made in fourteen hours.
The train l took left Petersburg at eight
n the evening, and rolled into Moscow at
ten the next morning. The cars run
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-02-15
To Clean Fur.

Some rye -four is put into pot and
heated upon stove, with constant
stirring as long as the hand can bear
the heat. The flour is then spread
over the fur and rubbed into it. After
this, the fur is brushed with a very
clean brush, or, better, is gently beaten
until all the -four is removed. The fur
thus resumes it's natural luster and ap-
pears absolutely as if new.-La Science
HllLStre
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-02-15
SOME DAYS.
,v MRS. j, v. H. Rooms.

dovs arc blenk, ana CLOUDS nang low
e lllo heavens ashen gray,
froi,, ,;i I'm blasts around us blow,
90 pa niehf oertakes the Gay.
= n ,a,, i.e' low in the bosom lies,
pc PEI, pu reins are sluggish streams,
h. ct tenant of the claynno lou dr es,rs,
Alu friendship, physic, 1000.
eM.ash mir, high heavens breath;
Fresn Ms his master in this mood
e 2rrs,e fearful Lazaruz death.
n ,bat, shall raise him from the dead
And strip the door o. :, o. n, eraRg' d,oad
lu "a a" mt the halls in shape?
Anu p o-e the windows toward the east,
EN- M, hungry soul unbar,
~ ,oad It forth unto the FEAST,
R ev ,eu sparkles Bethlehem's starr
M ie Love and Duty, stand
w. No S ,nse the prison doors;
TO lo'l ,rit HI sunshine life's fair land,
il9 10 s,;nre with gold its shores.
eIu we sweet miracle divinel
IN: M M this house of clay;
LIZ asa,v nook and corner Irvine
my . syTlt the sunbeams kiss the hills,
R In,a rallevs green and fair;
l ! SIC run like ripping rills
R Ru,r rn all the fragrant nir.
h."u7 err than the song Of bird,
e En-, hears its mate the call,
hormouy triumphant heard
en- t1,i hearts great music hall.
pntv. handmade OF the Lord,
wake the slumbererl
a,s,sIowly byways once nbhorred
rho,l find traveller,
s ,lN no orl and diamonds on his breast,
~ N words of glad surprise.
w hIass the poor with wealth unguessed,
~ e make the foolish wise.
,rineyard shall have.lhborers
y aowers and fruits shall grow;
W. nlepty, peace, and happiness
w. land shall overflow;
adsortcned chambers OF the soul
ssoII rjow with holy light,
= aa 1rufh the stone Of error roll
S y " of the tomb Of right.
aroRpsV1ILE. Ind.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-02-15
# assiduous cult.

land and showed signs of assiduous cult
Walton.
There are but two towns along this, the
principal line of railroad in Russia. Cities
OF any size are scarce throughout the en-
tire empire-there are only eleven with
more than fifty thousand inhabitants in all
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-02-15
A LAND OF MANY CARS
RUss1A,s CURIOUS SYSTEM OF GOV
EAtNNIENT.

The Father of Family Is n Little Gar,
and the Great Gar Is the Father of All
Interesting Account of q Journey to
the City of Moscow.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-02-15

THERE are persons who seem more
interested in future possibilities than
in present facts.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-02-15

Russia, but we We're in the most density
populated portion of European Russia and
expected to see some of them. There were
stations at frequent intervals, cheap-look-
ing wooden buildings, and we saw a good
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-02-15
FARM SCENE.

ernments, or vice-royalties, sixty eight in
number, and these into 625 districts or
provinces. At the head of each vice.
royalty is a governor general, who has
The Press., 1889-04-04
SOM ERS.
(Correspondence.)

|
 The Christian Endeavor Society held their regular meeting on Tuesday even Ing, Miss Lillian M. Pease, leader. The meeting was fully attended, and great deal of life and spirit was manifested.
 MT. Frank B. Wardwell is progressing quite rapidly with work upon his new house.
 MT. l.. Enc is painting his house, em- ploying out of town labor.
 MT. H. M. Gager came very near los- ing one of his most valuable COWS, it get. ting choked while eating apples, but was saved by the timely aid of MT. Arthur Dimock.
 MT. H. c. Stimson is building an an- nex to his barn.
 A party of about 20 friends and neigh bors of Mr. and Mrs. Watson Prentice met at their new home on last Wednesday even- ing. Soon the hour came to repair to the dining room to partake of the viands spread before them, following which handsome Rochester lamp was presented by Rev. O.. H. Gleason, with most appropriate speech.
 MT. A. H. Gager IS home on flying visit.
 MT. Robert Pease of Springfield was at home over the Sabbath.
 MT. and Mrs. K. V.- Chapin were most agleeably surprised on Tuesday even- ing by about 4O> friends, both old and yonng. A very pleasant evening was passed.
 MT. Arthur Allen is busy taking stock, preparatory to opening his store. MT. Bert Taft of Ellington has taken position with Fuller & Needham.
The Press., 1889-04-04
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.


 tier under this head eight cents perline)
 Saratoga Potato Chips at Ellis.
 -When you are in Springfield call at Gold smiths studio and examine his photographs whether you wish to sit or not. The scale ot prices recently adopted at this studio will en- able you to get an excellent cabinet photo at a low price. Studio 375 Main street.
 Maple Syrup and Sugar at Ellis.
 Large stock of Ladies Jersey Jackets for spring wear, at A. W. Walkers.
 If you would like one of those Metropol- itan Fashions for April, call or send your ad- dress to A. w. Walker.
 Lettuce, Radishes and Spinach at Ellis. Il. w. Crane sells Brussels soap. Il have just received 25 cases of Boots and Shoes, for spring trade, and can show YOU the neatest, finest and west-priced line of goods ever offered in town Call and see them; it will cost you nothing to look at them, and may do you some good. Hanley, the shoe nan. Spring Dress Goods. All the latest nov cities New and desirable shades. At Helms. Extra bargains in Kid Gloves at A. w. Walkers.
 Nice presents with baking powder at.the Oriental.
 If you need School Shoes s. F. Maine has good variety of styles at from 5Oc. to $2.5O He would be pleased to show them to you. Solid as a Rock, for boys, price $1.5O, misses grain $1. .25, misses goat $1. 60. All bargains.
 -Prunells 15c. at the Oriental Tea Store. -Angel, Ivory and Fairy, all floating soaps at the Oriental.
 Florida Oranges and Lemons at the Oriental Tea Store.
 Large stock Spring Dress Goods and Trimmings at A ". Walkers.
 German Mustard sold by the pint quari or gallon at Johnson's.
 e25 bars Climax Soap for SLIGO at the Oriental.
 Rabbits 1776 Soap Powder, packages for 25c., at the Oriental
 The best Teas at the lowest prices at the Oriental Tea Store.
 If you want good cup of coffee buy the Golden Java at the Oriental.
 Buy 8 lb. of tea and get nice gold band China tea cup and saucer as present, at the Oriental.
 The best Cigars at the Oriental. Pure Spices at the Oriental Tea Store. Anything in the Oriental Tea Store given for tea checks.
 Buy the Double Ve Waist for Ladies Misses and Children. For sale at A. w Walkers.
 Just received, new lot of Baking Pow ders with very nice presents, at Johnson's. -Pickled Pigs feet at Johnson's.
 Johnson has the best and finest assort ment of Candies ever shown ln town. It will pay you to call and examine the goods fol yousrelf.
 Three bars good Soap for ten cents al Johnson's.
 -One lot of Feather Busters, a good dea1 less than cost. at Johnsons.
 -Evaporated Apricotts at Johnson's. Cereal Coffee, prepared by the Health Food Go, at Johnson's.
 A full line of the best brand of Canned Goods, at Johnson's.
The Press., 1889-04-04
ELLINGTON.

The legislative committee reported unfavorably, Friday, on the petition asking that part of the town of Ellington be sci off to the town of Vernon for school pur. poses, and the petitioners were given leave to withdraw their petition.
 Mrs. Viola Chappell, colored woman, says she is 110 years old. and old residents can prove that she is certainly very near that age. She has been supported by the town for hummer of years, and is in fail health. She gave her age to the U. s. census marshal in 1870, however, as 76, which would make her now but 95
 Square Pond Correspondence.)
 Miss Mattie Aborn being home on va. cation from school in Rockville, her par. ents, MT. and Mrs. l.. A. Aborn, invited quite a number of friends (with kind thoughtfulness including the writer) to en. joy social interview and an excellent sup- per with them last Thursday evening.
 Sundays storm prevented us from meeting for religious services, and the Advent house has been closed for several Sundays, but it is expected that there will soon be regular services again in both churches.
 Charlie Richardson has returned to Westfeld, Mass, to work again for MT. Loomis of that place.
 MT. Alfred House has moved from South Wilmington to live on the Benton place, and MT. Davis leaves that place tc live in the house of MT. Hiram Smith.
 Our friend, c. o. Smith, is now in charge of the town farm in South Windsor and we welcome MT. Milo Gold as he takes his place in this neighborhood.
The Press., 1889-04-04
WALLHNGTONs

CORRESPONDENCE
 Mail Carrier Morton has secured the contract for another term. He had com petitors in the vicinity, and so was obliged to cut under little.
 -Urial A. Hanover has bought the Ladue place at the Glass Factory. It did not go at the auction the other day.
 The Charles Bentley and Everett Richardson trade has fallen through.
 Miss Emma Topliff is now night nurse for Mrs. Eliza Pratt. She intends to ac- company her to Providence when Mrs. Pratt is able to be moved thither.
 Rev. MT. Breed is recovering from his recent injury as rapidly as could be ex- pected. His daughter, Miss Carrie, re- turned from her visit to Providence last week.
 The Congregational ladies' sewing so. ciety will meet in their vestry this after, noon and evening. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
 Stated communication of Uriel Lodge Saturday evening". at o'clock. Members urgently requested to attend. Work on the M. M. degree.
 List of letters uncalled for April 4th Carrie Reynolds, Matthew Murray, Oh, Musatto, Mrs. Carrie Martin, J. A. Daley (transient).
 -Col. Morgan and wife, of Groton spent Sunday at Legrand Johnson's.
 -Chas. A. Robbins took possession of the Geo. Knight place last week.
 The center school, Miss Clara SharE teacher, began on Monday.
 George Snow, of Meriden, was at his place, the Jerome Holt farm, over Sunday
 One case of measles in town-a young man at B. Morrison's.
The Press., 1889-04-04
COVENTRY.
SOUTH COVENTRY.

|
 A, S. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Manager of Coventry Local Register. The disappearance of John J. Franklin continues to remain mystery, notwlth- standing the vigorous search which is be- ing pushed in all parts of New England. Ills many friends in Coventry are raising a purse of $500, which is to be offered as a reward for the missing man. Several South Coventry people who recently went to Pawtucket. R. l., and examined the copy of the dispatch filed there, and signed ssFranklin,'' are convinced that the dis patch was written by Franklin himself. 1t has been ascertained that he had about $lOO with him when he left South Coven- entry, March 15 He drove to Willimantic, left his team at livery stable, and took the cars for New Haven. He was man of considerable property, owns real estate, and has $500 in the bank. Many persons are convinced that New Haven's Chief-of- Police, Bollman's, theory is correct, and that Franklin became suddenly deranged, and with the usual cunning of insane per sons. is able to baf1e the search which is being made by the police of New England.
 Suppose the prosecuting agent for Tol- land county had been in town last week Thursday; he would have supposed this town license town.
 Alfred Cour is to work at the Howard place on Ripley Hill the present season.
 The Courant remarks "March, which often gees out like lion, made clumsy exit in the guise of white elephant
 The weather April 1st prevented the usual yearly hegira, but Tuesday was a general moving day.
 Special grange meeting last evening.
 There are to be four persons initiated in the first and second degrees at Kolb's hall, when Wangumbaug grange will mum. ber thirty nine members.
 We have been on the look out since the law was off to see John on his way lover there, and we are still looking.
 We have been requested to make note of the severe whipping of . horse, Mon- day, On Bidwell's hill, by an officer of the society with the long name, a whipping which was continued after all need of the whip had passed.
 The explosion at the cartridge shop was heard distinctly three miles from the village. Fortunately no person was in- jured, though the building needs some re- pairs.
 Rev. John Pearse goes to conference Monday.
The Press., 1889-04-04

One bar of Brussels soap will do more work
 than two bars of many of the cheap rosin soaps now being sold.
The Press., 1889-04-04

we believe woman coolly shot her hus- band in the back, when he was slumbering, and neither of the above were guilty of murder in the first degree.
The Press., 1889-04-04
EGGs FOR MATCHING.

What is the use of sending out of town and pay ing high price for Eggs, when you can buy them at home from prize winning Light Brahmas and sc. B. Leghorns for only soc. per setting9
 6ws JOSHUA WOOD, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1889-04-04

What is rosin used for to adulterate soal What soap contains no adulteration9 Bru sells soap.
The Press., 1889-04-04

-C.V. Chapin has been appointed post master at Thompson.
The Press., 1889-04-04

I uated in the western part of Ashford, containing one hundred and seventy-fve of land. Fruit of all kinds. Four miles from railroad station. Will be sold cheap if applied for at once. For further particulars inquire of ELLA WALBRIDGE.
 Staffordvile, Conn.
The Press., 1889-04-04

EOR SALE-Good Hand Fire Engine and I Hose Carriage. Address G. c. PARKESS, War den, J. H. REED, Clerk of Borough of Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1889-04-04
WEST STAFFORD. (Correspondence.)

MT. William s. Francis, who died March 18th, at the age of eighty-seven known citizens. Being of cheerful tone of mind, and always having kind word for all whom he met, he will be very much missed in the neighborhood where he so long lived. His bereaved widow and chil- dren wish to tender their sincere thanks to all those friends who extended their aid and sympathy during his last illness. F.
The Press., 1889-04-04

(Correspondence.)
 The public schools begin next Mon day.
 -Rawitser Bros. are beginning to put machinery into their new mill, and MT. Alvin Tyler has been drawing looms from MT. s. B. Amadon's shop.
 There is prospect that the new cem- etery fence long needed will be completed soon. In this enterprise much credit is due MT. A. B. Brewer.
 The entertainment of the Methodist church last Thursday evening was great success, socially and financially. The Con- gregational vestry was full to overhowing, many being compelled to stand. The characters of the entertainment were we'll sustained throughout, and the presentation was attentively and enthusiastically re- ceived. The supper, fancy table, etc, at the Methodist vestry were decided suc- cess, as in word was the whole evenings entertainment.
 Rev. MT. Newell closes his official re- lations with the Methodist church next Sabbath. In leaving Staffordv1lle he feels he has many warm and lasting friends. His three years pastorate has been most pleasant, harmonious and prosperous.
The Press., 1889-04-04

-4u0 uOm0 Ol OOuuuCtOE duu MTS. Il. B. Downer of New London was crowded last Friday p. m. with friends, who came with congratulations and good wishes, of- ten also with substantial evidence of these to leave behind as mementoes of the occa- sion. The hours of reception were to 6,
 and 8 to 10 D. m. There was considera- ble attendance in the afternoon, but the greater rush was in the evening, when the travel, the thronged rooms and the mass of coming and departing guests indicating the pleasure felt in rejoicing over the past and wishing we'll of the future of this most widely known and esteemed couple. MT. Downer has for well towards forty years conducted passenger train upon the N. l.. N. railroad, seldom missing trip, ex- cepting during two or more terms of legis- lative duty. Before going upon the rail- road he was hotel keeper in Norwich, so that his whole life has been one to bring him into contact with people, and in his case this has been all that has been needed to win him friends. Mrs. Downer, always social and of happy disposition, has help- ed create the great army of friends who last Friday formed the arriving and de- parting throngs at their pleasant home in New London. All sections of the state were represented, besides guests being present from Massachusetts and elsewhere
 Among those from this vicinity were the following gentlemen and their wives Hon. Julius Convene, J. V. Squier of Stafford Springs, Gardner Hall and J. R. Champlin of Wilmington, Hon. J. B. Mer- row of Mansfield, and large delegation from Palmer. The rooms were nicely adapted for such purpose, circuit talk ing. one first into the large reception par Tor, where stood the worthy couple, the constant center of newly arriving friends, next refreshment room, then the hall, annex, then to the hall-completing the circuit. In one corner of the reception
The Press., 1889-04-04

room were displayed few of the presents made, being elegant articles, many of them of gold,. and not the least noticeable some magnificent clusters of roses
Morning journal and courier., 1889-05-01

since came to take part in this great cele- bration. (Applause.) The official repre- sentatives of the State of New York and of this great city have attended me with the most courteous kindness, emitting no at tention that could make my stay pleasant. From you and at the hands of those who have thronged the streets to-day have re- ceived most cordial expressions of good will. l would not, however, understand that the loud acclaims have been in any sense appro- priated as personal tribute to me- I have realized that there was that on this occasion and in all these interesting incidents which have made it so proudly impressive to my mind, which was above and greater than any living man. (Applause). have realized that that tribute of cordial interest which you have manifested was ren- dered to that great office, which by the favor of great people I now exercise, than to me. The occasion an all it's incidents will be mem orable not only in the history of your own city, but in the history of the country.
 Senator Daniels response s'The Senate" was an analysis ot the Senate's position in the frame work of government and he held that as the representatives of the equal pow- CTS of the states it formed the keystone of the governmental arch.
 It would be a difficult task to name all the celebrities who were at the banquet. It is doubtful if any one building ever held on a single occasion so many of Americas promi- nent men.
 Fine displays of fireworks were made to- night at the battery, Union Square, Mt. Morris Park, Washington Square, Central Park plaza, Fifty-ninth street and Eighth avenue. Canal street, Washington Heights, Boston road and Third avenue, and Webster avenue and Burnside road. The set piece used as the grand finale at each place repre- scented the colossal figure of Washington as he appeared taking the oath of office as the first president of the United States. The piece was an exact copy of the statue now on the steps of the sub-treasury in Wall street. It is sixty feet high and between thirty and forty feet wide. The figure was all of col- ored fire, surrounded by brilliant sun-fres and colored stars of the Union. The total cost of the fireworks was $11 ,000.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-05-01
A TERRIRLE PANIC.

One Thousand Persons IDjufed In n FrightfuI Crush at Ch1cagO-The
 Fireworks Cause the Horrible Scene. CHICAGO, April 30.-A tremendous crowd gathered to-night on the big lake front park to see the fireworks. The jam was fearful and when several fiery serpents plowed their
 way through the throng there was a panic.
 Many persons were injured, a number per- haps fatally.
 The worst crush occurred in Congress street, narrow thoroughfare, as people were going home from the fireworks. Men fought and cursed and bore one another down, the women and children meantime getting the
 worst of the struggle. They were knocked
 under foot and ground by the thousands of heels, their cries going unheeded in the din.
 The policemen in despair threatened to shoot the men who were pressing resistlessly over the unfortunate weddings.
 Some officers did draw their revolvers and fire into the air to frighten the mob into quiet, but apparently nothing could stay the outbreak. It was not until the wess-bound thousands at last forced their way out into Wabash avenue that the wild scene ended
 The victims were hurriedly gathered up and carried to their homes and the hospitals. No time was consumed in asking names or keep ing records. It is impossible to give the number of persons hurt in the jam. One es- timate places it at not less than thousand who sustained injuries of some sort. Among the probably fatally hurt are the following:
 Miss Mary shubert, No. ,4ss rwenty-ffth street.
 Mrs. George F. Farr. Mo- BIO Dearborn street.
 Mrs. F. E. Brady, No. 615 Sixty-third street.
 Frederick Grant, aged thirteen.