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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
vinegar and one ounce of washing soda
in half pint of water.
American Country Newspapers.

Every little town of thousand to
fifteen hundred inhabitants has its two
newspapers, one Democratic, the other
Republican. For lively reading, take
up these papers during the electoral
struggle that terminates with the in
stallation of new President at the
White House. The names OF some OF
them will suffice to give you an idea of
the style of the contents: very favorite
names are the Paralyzer, the Rustler,
the Cyclone, the Prairie Dog, the
Bazoo, the Lucifer, the Bundle of
Sticks, the Thunderer, the Earth
quake. l saw and read copy of the
sheet which rejoiced in the name Of
Bundle of Sticks. The first article
contained advice to certain Joseph
Muller, who, instead of working, had
taken up street preaching and house to
house prayer: 1--WE give Joseph Null
Ter a fortnight to find some honorable
employment If at the end of that
time he is still leading an idle life, we
will find an exalted position for him. :"
The joke makes one shudder when one
thinks that if Joseph should turn a
deaf ear to the warning, he is quite
sure to be hung by his townsmen to
the highest branch Of some tree in the
| town.
The characteristic of new societies is
freedom Of speech as we'll as of action.
read in some Thunderer the follow
ing lines about the editor of the Light
ming, the other newspaper Of the town !:
"We wish to use moderation and to
keep within the limits of good-breed-
ing. We will only go SO far as to say
that personally he is sneak, and that
as journalist he is liar and a scoun-
drel." The Lightning replies in the
same strain, and the public gets amuse-
ment for the moderate sum of one or
two cents.-Md,r OReU.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
Boat People of China.

AS an instance Of the poverty of the
boat people Of China, in coming from
Hong Kong to Canton we anchored in
the midst Of city of boats. It is es-
timated that one-third of million peo-
pie are born, live and die upon the wa
ters Of the river at Canton. They live
from what they can earn and pick up
upon the river, and they carry on reg
ular business, employing their assist
ants. The average wages Of boatmen
is from $40 to $12 year and food, and
during our voyage two rats which were
killed on the ship were thrown out to
one of these boat families. They were
grabbed at with avidity, and the thanks
that our Captain received were I'M
bounded. Long before you have read
this letter they will have done their part
in making muscle for the boatman who
ate them, and dog and cat meat are
among the other foods which sustain
the lives of these men.-Letter from
CU3ltO1l
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

The London Times was hoaxed u
century ago nearly as badly as in the
present instance by clever gang of
forgers, who got up bogus edition of
the French paper L'Eclaw, at that
time recognized as an authority upon
matters Of international news. The
paper contained what purported to be
the text of treaty of peace between
the French republic and the Emperor
of Austria. A copy was got into the
hands of the correspondent of the
Times at Dover, and from him went to
London, where the alleged treaty was
published in the Times, and was such
good and unexDected news that the
stock market went up with rush. It
was several days before it was discov-
cred that the paper was forged edi-
ton and had been gotten up by Lon
don spectators to bring about boom
in stocks.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
Wealth, Fashion. and ~,

st. Thcs4s' Church and 1 3
church ~ eE,ent the hirh' u.
of4we gi,yenA fashion on F ;..s
III = Nm Ia 81 asIEpiscopaliani a as5 \
ont Hl MS teSan. These d ts.
social ssAs, st Thomas u
noted FORK ats fine music OIL sas
aristocratic air ever since i :.
to Fifth avenue from tho ~ % no.
Broadway and Houston stray eVa
former pastor, the Rev. Dr. |,
had distinct recognition in ~ y
world. He was especially IN 'ns :
to ofIiciate at high-tola] ~ u.
DR.. Halls church has se Veg
greatly in a social way since :. az
part of the ground that is now :.
by the dry goods store Of
CohFtable. In point of tip.to ai
St. Ihomas' is somewhat aS vp,
/. Hall Sasvdin point of wea1 hla
sent membership the s'a !,
ppa9 about even. The ws.,J
u to mEny millions. That i
made by honest labor it is. ~
needless to say. When a collea.
any special purpose is taken
either of these churches. conf,
of over 81, 600 are often handel; /
Hall can raise $25, 600 any Snnl
most, by lifting his finger, and
pose DIR. Brown could do the 50,
good deal has lately been sa;d
DR.. Halls church and DR.. Brow
ing in reality aristocratic Sundsl
rather than places Of worsh;n
men, it is said, hire pews in IN
cause they expect to meet otb|
men there and advance the so1
terests of their families. inst
same men pay large dues n
clubs to secure agreeable conf
ship. The congregations are
rather than religious GATHERING
the whole tone is much more p
than spiritual.-Nem York B
p0nde,a.e Detroit Free Press.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

can be modified to suit any special re-
quirements. The floor plan shows the
arrangement of the rooms, the size of
each, etc. This cottage will be found,
upon close examination, to be economi-
cally arranged.
HANDSOME RESIDENCE.
The next design shows a very pre-
tentious city or town house that can be
erected for $4,000. The foundation is
brick, the first story clap-boarding, and
the second story, roof and gables are
shingles. There are open fire-places
in hall, library, parlor and dining
room. Range in kitchen, and fues
from all Of the chambers but one. Wide
sliding-doors between parlor and din
ing-room. The arrangement of the
kitchen is especially convenient for ac-
cess to the cellar, the main hall, and to
all other parts Of the house. The
kitchen. pantry and the dining-room
closet are we'll arranged, as are also
the closets on the second floor. There
is chamber, tank and storage-room in
attic. The hall is lighted, in addition
to the window on first floor, by the
dormer on roof, the light coming
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
BILE. They add greatly to the furnish
ings and decora ions of house. The

BILE. They add greatly to the furnish
ings and decora ions of house. The
accompanying engraving shows pretty
design for folding screen. The deco
rations are floral designs. A rather
novel panel for screen whose frame is
of ebonized wood, is large square of
plate glass, with a photographed head
in the center, partly surrounded with
delicate maple leaves. The leaves are
natural ones, dried and fastened to the
glass with mucilage, and then carefully
covered with silver paint. The head,
which should be large, must be de-
tatched from the card board, unless an
,,nmounted one can he procured and
have all the paper cut away. 1t is
then coated with colorless varnish and
pressed down upon the glass. After
the varnisl has dried perfectly wet
sheet of blotting paper is laid upon the
picture untilit is thoroughly dampened,
and carefully and gradually all the
paper should he rubbed away, and
only the black and white impression
left upon the glass. The inner frame
which surrounds the glass should he of
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
Checking Babies.

Checking babies at balls is the latest
wrinkle, says the Buffalo Comm rcial.
At ball given in this city recently a
woman became tired Of CARRYING her
little one about in her arms. She took
the child to the hat-room and put it in
box. The little sleeper was then
duly checked, the mother paying 10
cents for the privilege. "I'll keep the
baby here till it wakes up, but YOU
must come and get it when it begins to
cry, said the man in charge of the hat
room. Cali right" replied the mother
And away she went to the ballroom.
where she enjoyed two hours recrea.
ton: At the end of that time the
mother was called out of a set to take
care of the baby.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
after pressing and bleaching them, be-
tween two squares of dark red glass.

AFTER pressing and bleaching them, be-
tween two squares of dark red glass.
CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING STONE.
In selecting stone for building,
inquiry and investigation should be
made to ascertain whether it possesses
certain important characteristics, such
as durability, the power to resist at
mospheric or other external influences.
The chemical composition should be
such as to resist the action of the at
mosphere, or what it contains. The
position the stone is to occupy in the
building may have great deal of in
fuence on its durability. Stone is
more durable when its structure is
crystalline. The facility with which a
stone can be converted into various
shapes in which it is required is of i'm
portance, and the hardness of stone is
an important point if it is to be SUBJ
jected to considerable amount of wear
and friction. Strength of stone should
be ascertained if it is to be subjected
to any excessive or unusual stress.
The weight of stone has occasionally to
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
A Mile a Minute.

The limit of achievement in fast
railway travel has by no means been
reached. Improvements are now un-
der way on the division of the Penn
sylvania Railroad between New York
and Philadelphia that give promise Of
higher speeds than have been attain a.
BILE heretofore. When these are com.
pleted it is expected that one or two
trains each day will cover the distance
eighty eight miles-at the rate Of a
mile minute, reducing the time from
two hours to one hour and half =
Neev York Tribune.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

INVESTIGATION of fire ruins shows
that porous terra-cotta bricks and
blocks best resist fire, water, and frost,
next to these in the order of fire
resisting qualities being the various
concretes, or some of them, and burned
clay work. In the best building work
now done the iron part is incased in
porous terra Gotta, tile, or brick work,
in roof, floor, and tile construction
the hollow tiles are faced with vitreous
tile, slate, or any good weather-proof
coating, or with single thickness of
brick. Incased in fre-proof materials,
iron and steel framework is claimed to
give the best results.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
Thomas W. Palmer.

Thomas Witherell Palmer, 4
troit, who has been named bv
dent Harrison Minister to Spa;
born at Detroit, Mich, Jan. 95
was educated in the public sch(
Thompson's Academy at Paine
St. Clair), Mich, and at the Nj
University; is, and has been. a
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
SINCE DR.. Abbot became the pastor

SINCE DR.. Abbot became the pastor
of Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, an inn
preston has arisen in some quarters
that he is no longer actively connected
with the Christian Union. This is q
mistake. He is of course relieved from
Office duty, and all the details OF the
management have been lifted from his
shoulders. But he still controls its
policy and writes for it editorially.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
A Valuable Experience

The late Lord Eversley was
successful speaker of the Nv,
Commons, and never failed 10 ).
nize the right man when a =, ~
more sprang to their feet appals;;
the same instant. II have been
ing rabbits all my Life, ne ' o.,
plained.sand have learned to . ln,,
right on Ans San FRANCISCO dIy'
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

said he placed me ON his knee, and,
trotting me merrily thereon, sang the
following ludicrous lines:
There was an old, old man, and an old old
woman,
They lived in vinegar bottle together,
SHELTERED alike from wind and from weather,
They lived in . vinegar bottle together"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
Consumption in New HanpsH

DR.. Watson, of the New H sa,s
Board of Health, finds that cs 81
ton is relatively much more s.l Id
among the foreign born resiassp,ih I'd
the natives of the State anu 49,. M
greatest number of deaths In ~
cause occur in May. One.elgh ~
total mortality of the State Is !"
to consumption.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
The Secret Of Cologne Manuf'a

The original eau de cologne IS
from a recipe which, according
writer in the Leisure Hour, hasI
known to only ten people since
discovered, nearly two hundred
ago. The written copy OF it IS =
a cssis,..al goblet under triple y
tha,tg;'m in which the essential,
M! 4 yhe casks in which t tls
funie is kept are made OF cedar
from Lebanon, which is stronger
any other and does not smell,
than two million bottles are sou
ally, and of these $50, OOO 60 '
house in London.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

through horizontal panel of colored
glass in ceiling. The bathroom is
fitted with closet, tub and bowl, the
two latter fixtures being supplied with
hot and cold water. Their situation
being directly over the kitchen, the
plumbing is kept in straight lines. The
wide, low verandas and the well-shaded
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

SECRETARY RusK has been Journey
man cooper as we'll as farmer, stage
driver, soldier, and politician. He is
said to be especially expert in tight
barrel" work.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

THIRTEEN miles from Cheyenne, Wy.
T., is what is said to be the largest
horse farm in the world. There is
100000 acres Of land, where roam
5000 horses, which require the con-
slant attention of sixty-fve men. One
hundred miles of wire fence keeps the
animals in bounds.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

A MAN astonished the Circuit Court
at Marshall, Mich, the other day, by
heatedly exclaiming that he'd be hanged
if he'd have any case of his tried before
such a tough-looking jury as that. But
when he was informed that the men he
kicked on were q lot of prisoners await
ing sentence, the kicker cooled off and
the court smiled.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

CAPTAIN INGALLS,, of the Pacific
coast steamer Corona, recently married
a couple. The genial skipper wound up
the ceremony by shouting, "Let go aft,
and make all fast ford"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

A New YORK pawnbroker ordered
half dozen shirts. A week later a
boy came into his shop, laid down a
box containing six new shirts on the
counter and said he wanted $18. The
broker refused to advance more than
So, and it required five minutes effort
to get it through his head that they
were his own shirts sent G. o. D.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

ALMOST every day there are men at
Castle Garden who assert that they
are in search of and willing to marry
any bright and intelligent emigrant
girl who pleases their fancy.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

PEOPLE who are fond of condolences
will find it interesting to note that
William Henry Harrison Miller, born
in the year the first Harrison was
elected President, and named for him,
becomes, forty-eight years later, the
Attorney General of the second Presi-
dent Harrison.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

FASHION in beds is returning to the
four-poster with rich canopy, and, as
a modern innovation, shelf between
the upper posts for bottles, glasses,
etc. In the simple days of our grand
parents the eye-opener was kept under
the pillow in green bottle.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

The organizers Of the Irvine trust,
which the farmers are fighting in the
interest of cheaper harvesting, are
high-binders.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

grained wood silvered or good effect
may be gained by covering the inner
frame with folds Of pale blue India silk,
ornamenting each corner with metal
leaf, silvered to match the natural
ones. A beautiful panel for brass
screen is made by arranging ferns,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

R11LA K1rTR1DGE, of Belfast, Me-.
has written one of ex-President Cleve
lands messages, containing $4,000
words on postal card.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

MINERAL paint of various hues has
been discovered on the borders OF
Bayou Chico, in Florida. 1t has the
appearance Of clay.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

TEE New York World speaks of the
possible nomination of Chauncey NJ.
Depew as Minister Dinnerpotentiary
to England"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
he considered. Its appearance is often
of Importance. especially IN the 'ace
work of buildings.
Useful Hints.

To remove putty from old sashes,
uet the putty with well-slaked lime
m;Yed with a saturated solution OF
washing soda. This mixture will
soften the putty, which can then be
easilv removed. A solution of potash
will also accomplish the same result.
To remove varnish from oak, soak
the wood in solution of one-fourth
pound potash to two quarts of water.
After soaking for few minutes, wash
off with clean cold water.
A little petroleum added to the
water with which waxed or Pollshed
floors are washed, improves their looks
wonderfully.
A mixture of water and common
soda will be useful in cleaning old
painted surfaces for repainting.
To remove old paint from woodwork.
use solution of one tablespoonful OF
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

The growing intimacy between the
German Emperor and his brother,
Prince Henry, has attracted comment.
The latter is consulted about every
thing, and his allowance from the
Prussian royal fund has been largely
increased.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

If glazed with coloTed glass. The chim-
nev is placed in the center of the house,
whic', gives direct communication be-
tween all rooms. There is no plaster
ing. The first story is finished by cell
ing the frame to the height of chair rail
and covering the remaining portion of
the walls and ceilings with stiff card
hoard covering the Joints with strips,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

SEVENTEEN cities of the United States
last year produced more than IS, 600, 600
barrels of beer and it is probable that
as much or more was manufactured
elsewhere in the country, giving more
than a barrel for every man, woman
and child in the country. The drink
ing, however, is not equally divided,
and there are many children who do
not begin to drink as much as barrel
a year.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
Caught on the Flv.

Handsome Young Canadian-Are Won
IN favor OF annexation, Miss Oldmaid >
/: Miss Oldmaid-Oh! thisis SO sudden
Yes, am yours.-Ney York WeeEl.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

WILLIAM X. CAvETT, workingman
in Pittsburg, has patented new sub
marine ram that will pierce the side
of the heaviest ironclad.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

The negro emigration from North
Carolina is so extensive that many
large plantations are almost deserted
and the farmers are greatly embar-
raSaa1
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

A BRONZE statue of P. T. Barnum
has arrived from Munich, and is stored
in New York, where it will remain
until the death of the subject. There
is touching fitness in the material.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

DR.. SEWARD WEBB. one of the Van
derbilt sons-in-law, who has started,
with his family, for an 1S,O00-mile
pleasure trip, will travel with every
luxury and convenience in his train Of
four saloon cars. The nursery car is
not only stocked with toys for the
children, but has swings, rocking
horses and other juvenile toys, and the
bathroom tank holds 500 gallons Of
hot and cold water.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

Roswell BEARDs1EY has held post
Office in New York ever since 1928.
His salary is $50 a year.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

CoNv1crs at Sing Sing, N. Y, are
going insane over the system of idle
ness in vogue there.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

A NICE old lady, writing to a friend
in 1864 told of her visit to Gen. Wash
ington when she was a little tot, and
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

RUSSELL HARR1soN's paper, the He
lena Journal Record, has captured the
Territorial printing contract.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

A. T. ROGERS, of Americas, Ca,
has $50 bill of 1873, and an 18-pence
shinplaster of 1776.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

facturer and farmer; has served
Board of Estimates of Detroit
State Senator in 1879-'80; was
to the United States Senate as
publican upon the eighty first
ballot of the Legislature to s|
the Hon. Thomas w. Ferry. Rd
can, and took his seat Dec. 81
His term Of service expired Nd
1890
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

FRED W1EBENs, of Hartwell, Ga,
will start in May for bicycle trip
through Europe, Asia and Africa.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

E present herewith a
design for q tasty lit
tie cottage that can
he erected fo,. $ST5.
The foundation is of
stone, the lower part
of the first story sid
ing. and the gables
and roofs shingles.
This design gives
three pleasant rooms
upon the first floor,
the transom sasl,es"
adding very mach to
the effect, especially
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

DIR. KAYsER has succeeded in obtain
ing q photograph of the aurora borealis
from the summit of Mount Rigi, in
Switzerland. This is an interesting
fact, it having hitherto been regarded
as impossible to photograph the aurora
for want of plate sufficiently sensitive
to be impressed by its rays. Gunther,
in his well-known physical geography,
declares it to be utterly impossible to
photograph the aurora, the most care
fully prepared plate remaining neutral
when exposed to the aurora's rays. DR..
Kayser resorted to special precautions
and employed a colored dry plate,-the
azalin trocken-platte.