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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-22
Delaware Rax s,urp.,on.

len years ago the fishermen OF Della
ware and Now Jersey offered prayers
that they might be delivered of the de-
predictions of the useless sturgeon. In
stead OF the supposed evil being re.
moved, revelation was made Of its
usefulness, and to-day the sturgeon fish
ing industry is more valuable than that
OF catching shad. The sturgeon fishing
season is just closing, and it is manifest
that it is the most important ever known
IN the history of fishing. 1t has not
been recognized as Of sufficient i'm
portance heretofore for any one to
bother with collecting the statistics of
the amount invested by the fishermen
and the value of their products. The
Press has Investigated this important
industry, and it is able to present many
accurate statements concerning the vo-
cation of sturgeon fishing.
The Delaware Bay is, according to
the statement of fishermen, the best
fishing grounds in the United States,
The fish are larger and the market more
easily reached from this point. ALBANY
beef" is the vulgar name for sturgeon
steaks in the market of PHILADELPHIA
and New York. As an article of food
1t has had slow recognition. Only
within the last year has it found its way
on the bills of fare of popular restaur-
ants. 1t is no longer plebeian, but not
yet listed among the dainties. The
meat of the sturgeon is the least of the
tish's value. 1t is not sought for its
steaks, but for its roe, its hide, and its
oil. The sturgeon has four good COM
mercial uses, which 10 more than any
other fish. Every inch of it can be
worked into dollars, and good, healthy
surgeons weigh upward Of 200 pounds.
A sturgeon will contain from one to
two buckets of black sturgeon eggs.
When in bucket they look much like
common tower shot,. This roe is rubbed
through sieve. In this manner it is
separated and cleansed from the skin
and ligaments. It is then carefully
worked by hand until it is perfectly
clean and each egg separated. The
next movement is to place it into sleeves.
where it is allowed to drain and settle
for hours. 1t is then re-salted and
placed in kegs and ready to ship to
Germany and Russia. This key of
caviare is worth SIS. The foreign sur
veyors re-pack it. They add some for
elgn caviare and seasoning and send it
back in small cans that sell at retail for
fifty cents. In Russia this relish ia
considered very dainty and no genteel
luncheon is served without it. In Ger
many it is cafe dish and found every.
where. The Americans are slowly &C.
curing taste for it. In this country
it is used mostly by the foreign resi-.
dents and is particularly palatable as q
spread for sandwiches. The demand
for caviare is growing, and on that &C.
count the sturgeon fishing industry is
becoming more important. The prices
have been stimulated during the last
four years, and on that account the
competition between the Delaware and
New Jersey sturgeon has become SC
strong that it led to the famous stur.
geon war Of two wears ago.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-22
TO-, the pilot selected paddles 70 tho

TO-. the pilot selected paddles to the
Reward at point between the fore and
man man mast. Two sailors then take the
Dlght of a rope; this is lowered into
.ne water. and the pilot propels his
ca cara, over The submerged loop. An.
other loop is lowered over the stern.
anu anu !. third, or steadying rope, is low
el!u 70 the pilot. The boat is then
nolsted to the rail Of the vessel, where
the pilot is stripped of his caiak, and is
ready to assume his duties. The Es-
qolmau is formidable only above his
IONS: The cramped position he occu-
pies IN his boat makes him bow.legeed,
ana When attacked below the waist he
IS easily placed hors du combat. He
IS remarkably s1perstitious, but among
us fellows has reputation for honesty,
winch unfortunately resembles that
charity which begins at but extends no
further than home. --o
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-22
Ana They Still Lived.

Six hearty looking, full blooded
young men, attired in the half uniform
aud peaked caps OF petty officers Of one
OF the tramp" OF freight ocean steam
ships, entered big, all-night eating
house near Washington Market the
other night, and found seats at table.
They We're accompanied by a
chubby boy of 10 or 50, also in half
naval uniform. One OF the young men
had evidently been in the country at
least once before. The others were
undoubtedly making the most of sheir
first night ashore in foreign land.
They were sober, steady-going young
fellows, but how they did eat, despite
the sultriness of the night! One had
mutton chops, another pork chops, a
third veal outlets, and so on; while the
boy ate sirloin steak with occasional
cuts from his elders well-laden plates.
Vegetables galore and plenty Of coffee
went with the first course. Then the
young officer who had been here before
whispered to his mates the name of a
famous American delicacy, and behold,
every man Jack of them, including the
boy, ordered soft-shell crab and
bottle OF beer. Then they consulted
with the man who had been here be-
fore, and mince pie for the party was
ordered. Anything else? Oh, yes.
The experienced member Of the little
band of marine visitors said he thought
he would try some vanilla ice.cream,
and every one followed suit. The boy
downed two plates of the frigid delicacy
in q iitfy.
"Now, said one of the unsophisticated
young sailors, "let's have some arr an
'arf."
This was too much for even the chap
eron. ALE in this climate, after such
q supper" he said severely, "is ont of
the question. You would be dead be-
fore morning. Don't trihe with your
stomach, man: but when you're in
America. do a, Americans do. Try q
mint iulep?"
And a mint julep was swallowed by
every man and the boy. l have watched
the papers pretty close since, but have
heard Of no deaths OF even cases of
serious illness on board Of any foreign
vessel in port. -Ne,U York Star.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-22
Collecting Stamps,

A story is told in the Boston Herald
of an elderly uncle who left to his
nephew the entire contents OF his house,
which was very nearly all he had to
leave! In the uncle's desk was found
an enormous accumulation OF papers,
for he had had much correspondence
with many corners of the world, and had
carefully preserved every letter he had
received. And, what is more, inside
the fold of every letter was the envelope
in which it had come.
The nephew, who was an ingenious
young gentleman, saw o small fortune
in this seeming triviality. Many of the
fereign and colonial stamps on the en-
velopes were Of great value, and he
sold them en- bloc to dealer in foreign
stamps for several hundred pounds.
Some Of these very stamps may, per-
haps, have found place in the exhibit
ton which lately opened in Vienna,
says a London journal.
It clearly will not do to laugh at the
stamp maniacs any more. Stamp col
Letting is no longer confined to school
boys, but has become The amusement,
and often the passion, of millionaires.
For to make collection with any APP
proach to completeness is only possible
to mill1onaire-or his son-in-law. 1t,
is, we believe, a member of French
branch Of the house of Rothschild who
possesses the most complete collection.
1t seems rather crazy thing to give
600 to 91OO for a postage stamp, but
the mau who does that is no worse than
the book collector who gives handful
of sovereigns for an edition which is
half an inch taller than one for which
he would not give half crown. We
are all mad on some point, so by all
means let us have free trade in manias.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-22
Nationality of United States soldiers.

The United States soldiers come from
oil countries, but about two-thirds of
them are native Americans. From 1880
to 1888, both inclusive, the army re-
ceived 60,345 recruits. OF these IS, 8O5
were white, 4.63O were colored, 1881
were natives, and 22.744 were. foreign
ers. 1t is the experience of intelligent
officers who have served much with
troops that while the men of different
nationalities do not differ much in their
military capacity, certain general propo-
sitions are true. The Englishman is
most likely to be insubordinate. He
has the habit Of pretending to have
fallen from q superior station. If he is
a deserter from the British army he is
still worse. The Irishman must be
closely watched. He is one of the best
soldiers when he is good, and one of
the worst when he is bad. The Ger.
mans and Scandinavians are very trust
worthy. The New Highlander is very
intelligent, but opinionated to degree
that sometimes leads him to insubordi-
nation. If he is able to control his
sprightly independence he is likely to
become an excellent non-commissioned
officer, and may even secure one of the
few commissions bestowed upon men of
the ranks. The Southerner is more
likely to be subordinate. The negro
troops are proficient in drill, very do
Gle, exceedingly clean, and are good
soldiers. They never lose their fond
ness for the display of the service. The
Northern is better than the Southern
negro. The native white soldier is the
most restless and the most depressed
by the monotony Of the army post.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-22
A Lieutenant,s Corset.

The German Emperor's recent army
order against officers using only single
eyeglasses is reform in the right di-
rection. Snobbery is paramount among
the junior officers, and it is high time
some of it was checked. The dapper
appearance of the young uniformed
cockatoos has been often matter of
surprise to English ladies. Their thin
little sticks Of legs, covered with flesh
clinging tights, have long been the
model for a jersey fit. Now their ele-
CANT sloping wasp waists have begun to
excite the maximum of envy. A Ber-
lin comic paper recently let the secret
out as follows:
The mamma of a lieutenant comes
from her country seat for the first time
to visit her son in his garrison town, and
arrives suddenly on Sunday morning.
He is still in the arms Of Morpheus.
"Good heavens! Oh, Theodore! Who
would have thought you would 60 to
the dogs like this! Where is the mon
ster to whom this corset belongs?"
"But, mamma, dear,it belongs to me-"
-RehObOth SUNDAY Herald.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-22
Poetry Versus Reality.

Chappie-You know we invited Col.
Plunkett, who used to be blacksmith,
to hear our class give the anvil Chorus
the other night. The fellows were got
up in red shirts and the stage was
turned into real forge.
His friend-You don't say! Moved
the old Colonel to tears, I suppose?
Chappie-Not exactly. He simply
said "rats. "-America71 Grocer.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-22

MEN sre related to the whole world.
Race and clan, domestic and social ar
rangements. have their place, but there
are times when all seem forgotten in
the claims of universal brotherhood.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-22

ATTENTION is called to prophecy
which writer in Harper's Magazine
hazarded in the year 1856. This
dreamer predicted that in the year 5000
men would be able to attach an ear tube
to wire and hear conversation two
miles away.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-22
The Doctors Advice.

Frau Won Mulhof, notorious for her
parsimony, met the famous DR.. Lind
man in the street. AS soon as she
caught sight of him. the lady deter
mined to make the most Of the oppor-
tunity, and exclaimed: "How fortunate
that we have met, Doctor. I have been
suffering good deal from weakness
lately, and every time I walk out, Ifeel
tired directly. What would you adj
wise me to take?"
"Take a cab, madam" replied the
doctor, and quickly disappeared.-Flie-
Qende Batter.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-22
LIFE.
BY FRANCIS s. SAITH.

tempest comes the calm;
kner .h NE VOC, the healing balm;
kt.er Tue hover the bright sunshine;
6ter tn ard toll toll the yielding mine;
Utter .,'e planting the tender shoot;
Utter i ,,le rowing the harvest fruit
eter tnn folly reelection deep;
6tter in'!n ,,, v tho blessed sleep.
.,o MIXTURE of sobbing and song
runs Wv alers this life "a we hurry along:
he record q ss oGSa sna s of vim
runs .,'u ,tis viewed in philosophys light,
but wl lsa ann is pcrfect-the average right
be e era comes at last, and our Joys and oul
woe o',ed alike in eternal repose.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12
NEWS BREYITIES.

Democrats carried many city elections in
Ohio and Indiana.
Arkansas City, Ark, at last report, was
ten feet under water.
The French government has ordered the
construction of thirty torpedo boats in pri-
vate yards.
The Maryland investigating committee has
ascertained that Treasurer Archer's defalca-
ton amounts to at least 1872, 200.
Fourteen horses were burned to death in a
fire at Morse's livery stable, Chicago. Six
others were shot. Loss, $4,000.
The London Zoo is in flutte= over the
birth of twins in its gorilla family. This Is
the first of the species ever born in England.
Three thousand immigrants arrived at
Winnipeg in day ana were distributed
throughout the country. There Is large de-
mand for farm hands to assist in seeding
operations.
Two hundred and fifty coolies mutinied on
the German steamer Chowfoo, on passage
from Annoy to Delhi. Thirteen coolies were
killed before the mutiny was suppressed.
Marcus c. Stearns. a Chicago millionaire,
has killed himself, presumably IN grief for
his daughter, the wife of ex-Mayor Carter
Harrison.
Congressman Stone, of Missouri, in a
speech opposing a list of private pension
bills, protested against what he called indie
feasible extravaganza IN granting pensions
The house committee on pensions favors
granting pension of $50 a month TO the
daughter of Admiral Charles Stewart, who
is also the mother of Charles Stewart Par
nell.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

Miss Larkins was bilious sind feeble and sick,
And it seemed as If nothing would ever relieve
her.
Her liver was clo2ged with impurities thick.
And her stomach was constantly burning with
fever.
Of the great y. Ill. d. she to1ght a supply,
And directions for taking p1rsued 10 I ~ Litter
Twas the best thing on earth she could possibly
Try.
And soon, very soon, Miss Larkins was better
The G. NJ. d. which she took was DR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, the great
remedy for bronchial, throat and lung dis
eases, sick headache, scrofula. dyspepsia and
all diseases that have origin in impure blood
and disordered liver
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fol-
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY d Co., Props, Toledo, O.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business trans
actions, and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West d Truax, Wholesale Druggist, Toledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan d Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12
Better than Oklahoma.

100 acres of the choicest land in the Sal
Luis Valley in Southern Colorado, all under
fence, water-rights secured and bitches ready
for use. 1t will be sold as a whole or in
quantities to suit the purchaser. 1t is the
finest land in the valley and is adapted to
either farming or stock-raising. For price,
terms, ETC., address HENRY A. BUFFERS, Ala
moSa, Colorado.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

Miss Rosebud: 80, well, you must not
blame her; she is one of the period"
Bronson: Period? She a girl of the
period? She dosen't know what a period Is
Why, she never stops talking except with an
exclamation point
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

Mr.. Packer Showing some eastern friruds
the studio and works of his SOM: That's
hand painted picture, done by nay son. Not
much talent, but an awful lot of nerve.''
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

Watts: Il suppose your wife is like most
women-never admits that she makes mis-
take"
Wickwire: go, she occasionally asserts
that she made mistake marrying me- But
she never admits that outside the family"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12
A Lady in South Carolina Writes:

My labor was shorter and less painful than
on two former occasions; physicians aston
ished; thank you for Mothers Friend:" 1t
is worth its weight in gold. Address the
Bradfeld Reg. Co., Atlanta, Ga, for partic-
ulars. By all druggists.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

We learn from a Boston letter that the
choirs of that city are practiclng on ''bean
of JOY" to be sung on Easter Sunday. We
think our correspondent must have meant a
'paean of joy"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

Gilhooly: 'NIiss Elderly, when were you
born?'
month: but somehow or other l have forgot
ten the year."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

40, that one should get an enemy into his
brains to steal away his mouth" as the man
said when he shot the elephant for its tusks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

Merchant Ito his clerk: "How can you
take your hat off to that man when you know
how he has cheated me?"
Clerk: "How can help taking off my hat
to any one who can cheat you?'
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

a slight cold, if neglected, often attacks
the lungs. BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCREs
give sure and immediate relief. Sold only in
boreS. Price % cents
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

Many maiden lady's age is marked dow
to low figure, that she muy be disposed o
at bargain.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

Mr.. st. John: II am afraid my wife is
losing her mind"
Mr.. st. Georges ''What makes you think
that?"
fees she intended making for Lent and she
said she would give up her Easter bonnet"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

The tailor made girl is said to be going out
OF fashion. Perhaps it is Just as well. The
ready made girl is good enough for anybody.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

'Do you read minds Just as you would a
book?' asked Howell Gibbon.
Sometimes" returned the mind reader:
Sin your case I'd read it just as l would a
paragraph"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

Late advices as to the Easter bonnet of 1890
confirm the previously formed impression
that it will be fearfully and wonderfully made.
The bill for the same will be made in like
manner
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

Teacher: ''What does the proverb say
about those who live in glass houses?"
Small boy: "Pull down the blinds"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

A number of sharpers are going about the
city ringing bells to attract attention. They
grind scissors.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12
HOw's This!

A question for Easter Sunday: ''Where
did you get that hat?'
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

When they are putting the wires under
ground, would it not be well to bury the wire
pullers with them?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

A man is like an omnibus. When he /:
full of drinks he thinks there is room for ont
more.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

You can tell without looking what kind of
face the woman has who says that pretty
things are useless.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

There are never any of the deers at stag
party.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

An opera singer always appears lghthearteC
because she ''Sings at her work"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

There are some men to whom a loss of
their regulations would mean mighty good
luck.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

The cleansing, antiseptic and healing
qualities of DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy are
unequaled.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

Old smokers prefer ''Tansill's Punch"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12

When Baby was SICK, we gave her Castoria,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children. she gave them Castoria
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-04-12
FIFTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
RELIEr LEGISLATION.

The senate passed the house bill authorlz-
ing the Mississippi river commission 10 p91f ;
chase or hire such boats as may be immedl-
ately necessary to rescue inhabitants OF the
overfowed districts and lease boats for thai
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-12
PYTHIAN PRIZES,
Awarded Yesterday at the Conclave al
milwaukee,.

Awarded Yesterday at tho Conclave al
Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE, July 1.-THE great body of
the Knights of Pythias. aside from those
engaged in prize drills, are leaving the city.
The supreme lodge, now that the turmoil OF
the encampment is over, is preparing to get
down to business, which will probably last
week or ten days. To-day's session was
devoted to regular business.
The announcement of awards for prize
drills was given this afternoon in Juneau
park. The first prize, $1,000, went to Has
tings Division, No. 10, Hastings, Mich,
percentage 1881; the second, $500, to Erie
Division. Erie, Kan, percentage 92.43; the
third, 5000, Austin Division, No. IA, Am
sterdam, n. Y, percentage SS.12; the fourth.
$500, to New Albany Division, No. Is, New
Albany, Ind. percentage 1927; the fifth,
$500, to Grand Rapids Division, No. 6. per-
centage S7.12; the sixth, $500, to Fort Dear
born Division, No. l, Chicago, percentage
S6.S7; the seventh. $500, Indiana Division.
eighth, 800, to Red Cross division No. 4,
prize to best division commander, valued at
500, to A. L. Nickern, of Hastings, Mich.
First battalion prize $500. to Illinois bat
TALON No. 10, First regiment. Special
prize, 500, to division travelling the longest
distance from home by the shortest railroad
route, to Abbott division No. II, Fall River,
Mass. Lincoln division No. Is. of Illinois,
was awarded the prize for exemplification
of ritualistic work before the supreme
lodge, 800. The weeks exercises closed
tonight with a grand band concert.