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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-24
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THk
E4RTff

No particle of sand which goes down
into the sea ever comes back, saws a
scientific writer Yet millions uF
particles leave the surface OF the earth
every second, and are carried, sns--
pended in the waters of more than Co.
600 rivers, out into the ocean.
There ace more than one hundred
streams classed as rivers in the State rf
Louisiana alone. Zach one of these
has several hundred creeks, brooks and
spring branches tributary to it, Each
brook or spring branch with it's count
less rivelets clasps the hillsitles aut1
drags down the surface thereof-down
INTO the brooks, down into the creeks.
down into the rivers. down to the cid
ocean. And there the atoms rest
patiently, each atom waiting for others
now resting in the green fields, but soon
to join the comrade gone before.
To-day an atom forms part of farns
in Iowa OF Missouri; tomorrow it is On
its way to the gull. This process has
been going on since the beginning OF
time-since "the earth was without form
or void" The primeval rocks haze
been disintegrated and spread abroad in
fertile field, to be slowly sifted out and
washed into the ocean, perhaps again to
be upheaved and formed into islands
and continents-abiding places: for COM
ing generations.
All life, animate and inaninfate, is
simply an illustration Of this grinding
down process-of the master rubbing
down the bumps to fill up the hellews.
The final outcome after millions. OF
years of this smoothing-aown process.
says this writer, will make the earth
partake Of the nature Of a huge billiard
balI-it will be devoid Of hills or valleys.
mountains or plains.
So it would, sure enough, il nature.
had not provided remedy in earth
quakes. The earthquake upheayes the
land in one section as fast as it subsidies
in another. One coast subsidies as
another rises; one island disappears and
another island is heaved up from th<.
sea to take its place. When nature in
fiicts us with disease it always pro
| vides remedy; so we need never have G
| any fear for the future Of the earth. J.
million years from now it win not b.
appreciably different from its present
shape and appearance.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-24
IN INDIANS WlGW.aM.

"By the way" said Washington
man the other day, Chief Bushyhead
of the Cherokee Nation was here while
ago, and seeing him crossing the lobby
ut Wizards I asked friend who was
with me, named Van Wyck, if he would
like to be introduced.
"'Why,' said Van Wyck, astonished,
you don't mean to say that handsomely
dressed and distinguished looking man
over there is an indiana"
Decidedly, yes replied. Here
he comes now. Mr.. Bushyhead, let me
introduce my friend, Mr.. Van Wyck.'
"sHappy to meet you, Mr.. Van
Wyck.'
"Charmed to have the privilege Of
knowing you, Mr.. Bushyhead. And
really-I hope you'll excuse the remark
you are quite-er-civilized, aren't
you?'
"T trust SO, blandly responded the
Chief, Ex-Governor of Indian Territory,
and one of the very rich men of that en-
lightened and prosperous region.
"'And are ali Of the Indians in your
tribe as civilized as yourself?' inquired
Van Wyck.
"sOh, yes
"'Do you all live in tents and wig
wams?"
Certainly. Here is picture of my
own wigwam."
"And the Chief drew from the inside
pocket of his coat photograph of
beautiful Queen Anne cottage. which
could not have cost less that $35, 200.
"'That is my summer wigwam,' said
Bushyhead, with grave affability. L
have another for winter in town.
wan Wyck, who had disregarded the
nudges gave him while he was putting
his questions, tumbled at last. under
stand that he has been kicking himself
ever since. - Washington Star.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-24
SIMPLE IND iNENrENsIJh.

A Berlin inventor has devised an
elevator for private dwellings in place
of the ordinary staircase. 1t is on the
principle of the inclined railway, and
the motive power is furnished by the
city water, which is applied in the Gel
lar; each flight has its separate chair,
so that, for example, one person can
ascend from the first to the second
story, while another is on his way from
the second to the third, OF still another
is descending from the fifth to the
fourth. The chair, being only of the
width of the human body, leaves free
passage for any one wishing to walk up
OF down instead Of riding. 1t is set in
motion by simple pressure of one of
it's arms, and after it has been used it
slides back to the bottom step, its
descent being regulated i'll such man
ner that the passenger is carried with
entire safety. The motive power is, OF
course, more or less expensive, accord
ing to the cost of water, this being, it is
stated, at Berlin, at the rate of little
more than one-tenth of a cent only for
each trip.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-24
LODGING tOHWaRD.

Father. what on earth induced YOU
to buy such a picture as this? It Is s,
mere daub, and you can't tell which is
the bottom Of it and which the top
CHATS very true, my daughter Z
don't know whether the picture repre-
,sents sunset view OF storm at SEA,
but the artist may get famous in years
to come, and then we can sell the pic
ture for fortune. > Yankee Blade
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-24
THE WOMEN or Tibet.

The Thibetan female is an independ-
ent and buxom dame, very unlike her
Hindu sister across the border. Her
frame is well-knit and sturdy; she can
carry any weight you like on her back.
Moreover, there is a jollity about her
smile and general department which
would be very engaging if she made
herself little better acquainted with
the washbowl. Though she rarely uses
water for ablutionary purposes, the
black stains which covers the Thibetan
woman's face are not due to dirt. II is
q custom said to be founded on u strict
law enacted 200 years ago, for all the
adult females to stain their faces with
blotches of a black dye, styled tuba.
This Disagreement, which originally
was ordered for the purpose Of subdu-
ing the natural attractiveness of the
female face to the other sex, forms al
most a complete disguise to the coun-
tenance.
In reality Thibetan girls face is
most comely and pretty. Before the
blackening process her cheeks are as
pict1lresqnely ruddy as any Scotch
lassie's; and, as the pigment wears off,
the ripe wallfruit glow which the keen
mountain air insists on producing is
continually to be seen overcoming the
sooty patches.
Higherclass Thibetan women fire.
quently traverse the streets Of Lhasa on
small white horses, seated astride the
animals back. They generally have
intellectual faces, and are often, in
truth, highly educated and learned.
Every better class female in the streets
of Lhasa wears a head-dress called
pa-tath; not unlike an old fashioned En-
glish travelling cap with long turned
down ear-faps. This is often studded
with turquoise and pieces of coral
sometimes, in the case Of the wife of a
State councillor (Kalon), with emeralds,
rubies, and pearls. Its use is very an
cient. Another characteristic part Of
the women's dress is bib or breast
cover, styled pasagde71.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-24
1uF PROFESSIONAL BORE.

As so1. ms the world away;
,,t this, for me at least has been
:, most successful day.
No.. in nv earnest aim to be
A 4 pestilential bore
r,,ere everywhere has come to me
crccesses by the score.
u have preyed on busy men
tp ,,,ose time was all employed!
Wv wondered in and out again,
yyr;le dozens I've annoyed.
m,odernen break engagement.
,,1 creek their trades, alasl
-. having naught my time to take,
Ihother him who has.
-,,mrer when the weather's warm
~ alosc the doors all tight;
a.. ,oave them in tho winters storm
w vide open, with delight.
=, smoke a horrid cigar,
Which myself abhor;
Nc wish 'twere somewhere very far
nhot,s what l smoke it for.
Tonight while at the theater
t,lked about the play,
ca that a score or more could here
And wish me far away.
pa.ween the acts 1 wandered out
And managed to be gone
I'LL knew beyond IL doubt
The play agaiu was on.
And so I'm glad of my success
In efforts to annoy
AVID drive away the happiness
Mo. makes this world Joy.
sonov III play my cracked cornet
Eve to rest repair;
,rho peishbors will their dreams forget
And want to wildly swear.
o,igd5 Herald.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-24
IN TIE DAYS or YoRE.
a Picture Of Society as 1t lfppearc,l Ion,


a Picture Of Society as 1t 1fppearctI Lonu
<igo.
A picture of English society during
the reign Of Queen Ann, as it appeared
to him is drawn by writer in a current
periodical. A great part of the morn
ing was spent both by men and women
in an elaborate toilet. The young man
Of fashion, who lodged in some great
street near the CoufS, like Pail Mall,
aounged from l to :. in the Mall or Ring
to exhibit his new sWord-knot, show the
hight OF his toupee, select beauty for
the evenings toast, OF feed the ducks in
the canal and "Rosamunda's pond"
Dressed for the park, he wore a full
buttoned Duviller wig, and carried un-
der his left arm his low felt hat, Topped
or cooked. according to taste, and edged
with silver. Round his neck was tied
the Berdash OF Steinkirk, neckcloth of
Mechlin lace, probably busted with
snuff, and he wore his waistcost unbot-
toned at the top to show the fneness of
his rutfied Holland shirt His en-
broidered or brocaded suits, with silk
stockings to match, were Of various
colors. His shoes had high red heels.
The tails ofhis coat were stiffened with
wire to display the silk lining. From a
button on his coat hung his fox-skin
mutf; at his side dangled his sword.
With one hand he played with his
clouded cane, which was suspended
from his right wrist by blue ribbon,
and tralled harmoniously upon the peb-
bles; in the other hand he carried his
fringed gloves and one of his numerous
snuff boxes. The dress of the fine lady
was equally elaborate. When she ex-
changed her mob, morning gown and
handkerchief for full dress and the park
she appeared in laced bodice, worn
open in front over tight stays, sur
mounted, after Addison's circumstances,
by the tucker Of modesty. Hersleeves
We're shortened so as to show the lace
hangings, which fell to the wrist. He
apron covered but tiny portion of the
rich brocaded petticoat, which was dis
tended upon the German hoop-a huge
rotunda, such as that which was brought
into the Spectators Court of Judicature
As the bodice descended the petticoats
rose and revealed the bright stockings
of thread or silk, which terminated il
beautifully worked shoes Of embroidered
satin or morocco leather. In nothing
were the fashions more changeable thai
in the hight of the headdress. Addison
remembered it's rise and fall abov,
thirty degrees
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-24
door. In four weeks both left the
country, and never knew the fate of the
body left on the turnpike.
STEAM OUIETED THEM.

An old sailor who gave the following
description Of a terrible brute battle
which he witnessed fifteen years ago.
said that it made him tremble as no
storm at sea had ever done. The scene
of the fight was the main deck of a
steamboat on the Ohio River during the
transportation OF John Robinson's
Great Worlds Exposition" Of animals
The combatants were the huge ele-
plant, Emperor" and monster two
horned rhinoceros, and their encounter
made strong men pale.
Dead, wounded, and dying horses and
ponies strewed the deck in every direc-
ton; cages destroyed and literally
smashed into fragments We're scattered
among the dead, wounded, and dying,
and the terrible shrieks, grunts, and
groans plainly told that the battle was
tiercely raging. It seemed as if every
cage on the boat would be totally de-
stroyed.
At this juncture loud crash was
heard, and the two cages containing the
sea-lions and the Labrador seals were
pushed overheard. Mr.. Robinson
seemed to be very cool for man who
was witnessing the wholesale destruc.
ton Of his property, but when he saw
his sea-lions and seals dashed over
board, he decided that patience was nc
longer a virtue, and ordered the com.
batants fired upon.
A heavy volley was discharged, which
had no other effect on the monsters
now thoroughly aroused, than to make
them fight all the more furiously. The
situation was getting every moment
more dangerous for all on board, and
the proprietors had almost despaired Of
ever separating the animals, when it oc
Cured to some one to open the steam
pipes and deluge them with steam.
The engineer was instructed to turr
on the steam, and as it suddenly escaped
from the boilers with terrific roar. the
elephant was heard to give shrill
trumpeting screech, such as elephants
always utter in crying for mercy whe1
conquered in their native wilds
Whether the animal had received it,
death blow from the rhinoceros, OR wa
frightened into submission by tn,
steam, could not be ascertained until i
had cleared away. Then there was dis
closed to the astonished gaze of tn
showmen curious and gratifying sight
There lay the huge elephant on tn
deck, covering and trembling, utterin|
means of pain and fright, while littl
beyond was the quaking rhinocero
snugly ensconced in his cage, whittier HI
had retreated, utterly cowed, the in
slant the steam was turned on him.
The attendants sprang quickly TO,
ward and closed and bolted the door Q
his cage, thus securing themselves fror
further molestation from him. TIL
horses, ponies, and smaller animal
that had been killed in the battle wer
cast overheard, the deck was washe,
and quiet once more restored, after on
Of the hardest battles ever witnessed.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-24

tree Will be cut down and carried away.
Every building will be carted off and
the cellars burned out and filed with
clean soil to prevent any possibility OF
injury to the water. Fortunately, there
is no cemetery within the limits of the
land taken for the reservoir. Had there
been one it would have been COM
pletely removed before the water should
cover the ground. Fifty-eight persons
and corporations holding Ill parcels of
land, will be dispossessed in order to
clear the land for the two lakes and the
dams, roads and safety borders
Charles Bernard I'M Century.
TEDDY o'rooLE's SLY "BULLS."
A merry evening party in an English
country town were bantering poor
Teddy O'Toole, the Irishman, about
his countrymen being so famous for
"bulls."
by my faith said Teddy, you
needn't talk about the same in this
place; you're as fond OF bulls as any
people in the world, so you are
Nonsense" some of the party re-
piled. "How do you make that out?"
"Why, sure, it's very aisy, it is; forin
this paltry bit of u town you've got more
public houses nor ever seen wild the
sign of the bull over the doors, so you
have, said Teddy.
"Nay, Teddy, very few of those; but
there's some Of 'em you know, in every
! town."
"Yes," said Teddy, obstinately stick
ing to his text, for he had laid trap
for his friends; "but you've no more
nor your share, barrin' that you're so
fond of bulls as say. I'm sure 1 can
count half dozen of 'em."
"Pooh, nonesense!' cried the party,
"that'll never do. Whatll you bet on
that, Teddy? You're out there, my
boy, depend upon it; we know the
town as we'll as you, and what will you
bet?"
Indeed, my brave boys, I'll not bet
at all. I'm no betthor, 1 assure ye. I
should be worse if wur."
This sally tickled his companions, and
he proceeded: But I'll be bound to
count and name the six.''
We'll, do, do" said several voices
Now, let me see-there's the Black
Bull"
Yes, that's one.''
"Then there's the Red Bull.
"That's two
"And the White Bull.
Come, that's three
"And the Pied Bull
so there is; you'll not go much
further"
And then there's-there's the Col
den Bull in at's-it street?"
We'll done, Teddy; there's five, sure
enough. But you're short yet
aye, said the little letter-carrier
. who sat Sinking in the corner, "and
he will be short; for there's isn't one
more, I know
"And thin, reminder, continued
Teddy, carefully pursuing his enumera
ton, there's the dun cow"
At this burst OF laughter fairly shook
the room and the busy hands kept the
tables and glasses rafting amidst bois.
ferrous cries Of "A built"
Looking seriously at all around,
Teddy deliberately asked:
DO you call that bull?'
"To be sure it's a bull' exclaimed
several voices at once
"Then," said Teddy, that's the
sixth. "--Er.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-24
nov snE TOOK THE o49u.

Many, indeed, and various are the
anecdotes told in connection with oath
taking. A very pious and painfully
guileless old lady was once called as a
witness before Mr.. Tennyson-D,Eyn-
court, the Bow street Police Magss-
trate.
rs it a fact your honor" asked the
lady, that must take an oathY'
Certainly, madam" replied Mr..
D'Eyncourt.
But 1 don't like to ito SOL" en-
claimed the lady.
You must do so OF so to prison.
said Mr.. D'Eyncourt. Every witness
has got to swear
The lady was hard to be persuaded
For long time she held out ag:isssi
what she termed a crnel injustice, hut
finally consented to comply with the.
Magistrates orders. She then took the
book, and to the surprise and asntss.-
ment OF the whole court, raped ont :,
tremendous oath, after which she coy
cred her face ana cried in pitiful tones
Heaven forgive me. but l ha.t to TO
it. '-Pittsbl1gh Dispatch.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-24
SHOT DEAD BIZ HicH TWELVE-YE.IR-
Old LOTISL.


A boy only twelve years old found in
the streets Of Madrid one hundred
peseta banllnote, changed it at a
money-changer's, and divided the spoils
with another boy, eleven years old. He
then bought a pistol and bullets, and
began a quarrel with his playmate
about a little girl of twelve years of
age, the daughter of u well-to-do
grocer, whom he called his sweethe art
and whom he accused OF showing {,
preference for his companion. AS they
were discussing the matter they hap
pened to meet the girl with her female
servant, and the older boy deliberately
aimed at her head and shot her dead in
a fit Of jealousy. Both boys We're sen,
to jail. Despite his comrades and the
maid-sevant's testimony, the accused
says the pistol went off accidentally
Pail Mall Gazette.
Ir takes four years for Il college tc
turn out good student. But it fire.
quently turns out bad student in less
than three mouths
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-24
DER HASH vAs aoor.

Dutchman was travelling in the far
West, and, stopping at hotel, IN :,
small town, called for dinner He was
little late, and big dish of hash was
abont all that the waiter set before,
him. Being very hungry, he could not
restrain the anger that boiled up in him
as he looked at the boiled down pro-
duct of the hostelry.
"See here, my Ifrnnd. didn't dole
you to pring me yum dinner? A tog
couldn' eat dot sthnff!"
The waiter protested that it was the
best that could be done, and the guest
broke out impatiently:
"Vot ish dot? Der post dot gan he
done for a hoongry draveler who goes
his breakfast midout? We're ish der
landtlort off dees meeserabls hssl.
house? Dell i'm to cook me some-
ding goot to eat at once fortwidtF'
The waiter disappeared through 4
side door and Immediately afterward
the startled guest heard grufi' and
angry voice prono,tncing these terrible
sentences:
The rascal refuses to eat dinner fur
nished by my honse! I'll see about it,
Let me git at him!'
The guest began to shovel in the
hash like unloading coal, and q fierce
whiskered, stalwart fellow, with two.
pistols and dirk at his waist, came.
tramping toward the table.
HAT l der pleasure ouf attressine
der landtlort?" said the Dntchman, ris-
ing nervously, and bowling with es-
treme politeness.
'Meester Landtlort, viii you please.
be SO kindt as to :ordter der waiter fo
pring me a leedle more onf dees hash %
-Ter0s ,Sitti1e9s.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-24
NOT ALWAYS.

Persistent effort always in one direc-
ton will bring you to the top" said the
parson.
Don't know about that" replied the
convert, who had not always been so
good as he was going to be. II once
walked in one direction on tread mill
for three months, and never got any
nearer to the top than 1 was when
started" -Brooh1y1a Eagle.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-24

LOVER Gust rejected)--Well, I am
sure Miss Sharpe loves me, and would
gladly become my wife. Sweetheart.
What, that horrid thing? George, DEAR
! am yours.
The advocate., 1890-02-27

practical measures connected with the
welfare Of the people Of the present
generation"
Enough money is appropriated by con
gress every winter for needless, senseless
and fraudulent purposes, to build eleva-
tors and warehouses sufficient 10 supply
the need Of the whole country Shame
upon the demagoguery which has the ef-
frontery TO thus burlesque statesmanship.
A nation has no moral right to be extrav-
agant with its surplus treasure, or 10 In
dulge the luxuries Of civilization while
any portion fits subjects lack the necessa-
ries or the comforts Of life"
The advocate., 1890-02-27

country need this surplus. Millions of
people would be glad 10 exchange their
labor for II. Yet II ls turned over 10
the banks for them 10 exact still further
tributes from the necessities Of the people.
And this high-handed and inexcusable
outrage on labor is carried out without
blushing by the party that shouted itself
hoarse In lbs so-called demands for pro-
lection 10 American labor. But this poll
cy Of distributing the surplus 10 the banks
was inaugurated by Mr. Cleveland and Of
course receives the Endorsement Of the
Democrats, and 80 the administration
feels, that in this II Is carrying out the
wishes OF both old parties, and II we are
TO Judge from the election returns this
means the great mass Of the American
people. Nothing but an independent and
united vote OF all the anti-monopoly ele-
menta Of the country will remove this
false impression. Neither the average
Republican or the average Democrat ap-
proves such a policy, but until their votes
disapprove 1t, this policy will be con-
tlnued.--Duyuh Age.