davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-04

uD In ordering Suits or Overcoats observe
strictly following rules for metsure-
ment: Breast measure, over vest, close up un-
der arms. Waist measure over pants. Inside
les measure from crotch to heel.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-04

References-First National Bank Of Chi.
caco. canitul $1,000, 600; Continental National
Bank Of Chicago, capital s2,OOO.OOo
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-04

For Consumption. Asthma, Bronchi-
It's, Dyspepsia. Catalrh. Hay Fever.
Headache. Debility, Rheumatism; .Neu-
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Tho Dog of AughrIrn.

At the hard fought battle of Aughrim
an Irish officer was accompanied by his
wolf hound. This gentleman was killed
and his body stripped on the battlefield,
but the dog remained by it both by day
and night. He fed upon some of the
other bodies with the rest of the dogs,
yet he would not allow them, or any one
else, to come near that of his master.
When all the other bodies were con-
sumed the other dogs departed, but this
faithful creature used to go in the night
to the adjacent villages for food, and In
the morning to return to the place where
his masters bones only were then left.
This he continued to do from July, when
the battle was fought, through the cold
and dreary winter until the January fol-
lowing, when soldier, whose regiment
was quartered near that spot, going that
way by chance, the dog, fearing he came
to disturb his beloved masters bones,
flew with great fierceness upon the SOL
der, who. being thrown off his guard by
the suddenness of the attack, unslung
his carbine, he having been thrown on
his back, and killed the noble ANIMAL
New York Mail and Express.
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No More Wrlnkled Taces.

A frown will mar the prettiest face. 1t
doesn't matter about boy, but the small
girl does violence to beauty and youth
by ruffiing her forehead or futing her
brow. 1t Is, too, habit acquired very
early in life. After her pouting days are
over she begins to frown, and keeps on
frowning until old enough to realize the
banefulness Of the habit. In other words,
each ridge is supposed to add decade to
her apparent age. Now somebody has
made the discovery of u couple of mus
Giles between the bridge of the nose and
the root of the hair which can be cut
without pain or injury to the feelings or
face. The services of a skilled surgeon
are secured, who applies the knife, sew
ers the delicate cords, dresses the wound,
and after the skin heals the forehead be-
comes as smooth as the temple, and,
what is most remarkable, remains SO.
Whoever says that the New York woman
does not study her glass is sublimated
idiot. Her motto of life is, "Know thy
sell. New York World.
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LAMBERTvILLE, n. j.. WEDNESDAY, MAY z, 1890


My name is Woodford, said w. G.
Mills was born in Woodford county,
this state. After the excitement incl
dent to an occasion such as a birth the
people began TO bother themselves about
my name. Delegations called at the
house and wanted to know what was
to be dubbed. AS am reliably informed
a day was set for the ceremony and peo-
pie Games miles to see me. My father
informed them that he had concluded to
cali me Woodford Mills. He referred to
the solicitude of his neighbors, and while
thanking them said he hoped the name
he had selected would be satisfactory.
One of the crowd got the floor and said
Woodford was all right, but he wanted
middle name. Others followed in this
strain, and finally my father yielded.
He asked what it should be. Several
names We're suggested, but none suited.
Finally one man asked:
"What is the 'Woodford' for?"
My father said it was for some relative
of his. The man who had asked the
question said he thought maybe it WAS in
honor of the county. This suggested
that n" C' be stuck in after Woodford,
and that it stand for county. And that
is my name-Woodford County Mills.
The reason for so much commotion
about my birth and name is found in the
fact that was the first white child born
in Woodford county. Chicago Tribune
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There are two young men in this city
who have roomed together for some time
past, but who now don't speak as they
pass by. There never was any warm
friendship between them, their tastes and
habits being very dissimilar, but they
rocmed together for reasons Of economy.
Upon taking the room it was divided into
two equal portions by drawing chalk
line across the floor, each agreeing to
confine himself to his own half of the
room. They soon got used to this and
when, in the course of time, the chalk
mark became obliterated, it was not
necessary TO renew it, SO accustomed had
they become to keeping within their re-
spective bounds.
All went well until one Sunday, when
u visitor called on one of the young men.
The other one was out, and the visitor
knowing nothing about the division OF
the room, seated himself in the portion
belonging to the absent man. When the
latter returned and found him there he
gruffly ordered him to go to his friends
side of. the chamber. Then the fires of
hatred which had smoldered so long
broke out, and rough-and-tumble fight
ensued between the two room mates,
with the result that they now occupy
separate apartments. Washington Star.
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Encounter with n Leonard.


A thrilling story OF an encounter with
leopard comes from Serajgunge, in In
dia. Two young English gentlemen be-
longing TO the locy lily went out to hunt
a leopard that had been making its pres
ence unpleasantly felt in the neighbor-
ing villages. Neither was accustomed to
hunting or to the use of firearms, but
both were full of pluck and eager to
show their prowess. They took up their
station on patch of cleared ground,
awaiting the leopard that the beatefs
were chasing from his lair, when sud
denly the brute leaped on one of them
and caught him by the thigh, inhicting
terrible injuries.
His companion, seeing his danger. tried
to fire at the brute, but unfortunately the
safety pin, with the use of which he was
unacquainted, had locked the gun, so
that the trigger would not move. He
tried to beat the leopard off from his
companion, but the enraged beast turned
upon him. stripping his arm ana literally
crunching his hand. Two of the heaters
came up and used their bamboos with
such effect that tho animal turned tail
and returned to the jungle. The two
Europeans were removed to Serajgunge,
and ii was found that the first mentioned
was in such critical condition that he
could not be moved. He died shortly
afterwards. His companion was sent TO
Calcutta for treatment.-Pall Mall Ga
1atto
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r,.c,r,c Matcbboxes.

A novelty that is on the market is an
electric matchbox, which strikes Light
ed wick in little vessel Of perfumed oil
whenever it is open, and is said to con-
tain 400 lights before it must be replen-
ished. It is no larger than the ordinary
silver matchboxes which are fashionable
at the present time. / saw one IN the
hands Of E. G.. Woodford, the Am erican
who has returned from seven years Of
exploration in Africa, and who was as
tickled with it as a boy with his first
pair Of boots.
MANY is the time" said he, ''that we
have talked about the possibility of such
a matchbox out in the wilds of Africa.
always carried wax matches out there.
because could strike them in any gallo
of wind. But once out of matches a
fellow was pretty badly off. The natives
make fire by rubbing dry sticks together,
but they know what wood to select. l
remember one night when we were talk
ing about such matchbox as this, that
declared it was worth O million pounds
to the inventor, and will not take it
back now that l have got one."-New
York Press.
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A nrnva Kangaroo.

A very pathetic story comes from Aus
tralia describing kangaroo's daring for
the sake of her young The owner of a
country station was sitting one evening
ON the balcony outside his house when
he was surprised to notice kangaroo
lingering about, alternately approaching
and retiring from the house, as though
half in doubt and fear what to do. At
length she approached tho water pals,
and, taking young one from her pouch,
held it to the water to drink. While her
baby was satisfying its thirst the mother
was quivering all over with excitement,
for shewas only few feet from the bal
cony on which one of her great foes was
sitting watching her. The little one hay
ing finished drinking, it was replaced in
the pouch, and the old kangaroo started
off at rapid pace. When the natural
timidity of the kangaroo is taken into
account 1t will be recognized what aston
ishing bravery this affectionate mother
betrayed It is pleasing ending to the
story to be able to state that the eye wit
ness was so affected by the scene that
from that time forward he could never
shoot kangaroo. New York Telegram.
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Cnlculntlng the RninfnII.

The quantity of rain falling at any
place is estimated by means of very
simple piece of apparatus known as a
rain gauge. The most common form of
rain gauge consists of copper funnel,
the area of the mouth of which is accu-
rately known. The rain collected in this
funnel flows into q graduated measure,
which can very easily be constructed by
any one out of small glass tumbler or
beaker by FASTING on its side a narrow
strip of paper, carefully marked off into
inches, half inches, quarters, eighths anc
sixteenths; or into inches, tenths ant
twentieths. Surprising that the area O
the mouth of the receiving funnel is fiy,
times that of the graduated measure
then depth of five inches in the meas
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some of the new securing soaps, and es-
pecially that housewives treasure, 'scon-
centrated I've" will take off paint or color
stains from floors and bath tub lodges.
When we get the new high school after
Miss Charlotte Pendleton's heart, all girls
will be taught the defensive effects of
potash and strong soda. Until then you
had better caution the housemaid, while
putting the indispensable touches of the
I've (potash) to either bedstead Stats or
closet corners, that it must not be dropped
ON stained boards or painted surfaces, as
it will leave bare or white spots when
the stain is ''scalded" off by the lye.
House painters use potash, in fact, to
clean off a surface that they are about to
paint anew.-PhiladelpEia Ledger.
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Hard TO SATISFY.

Dominic Campbell was one day watch
ing carpenter making repairs in his
house. The carpenter whistled maggie
Lauder" as he labored and worked in
time to the tune.
Saunders said the dominic. pres
emily, lean you no whustle a more sol
emn and godly tune while ye're at
workY' g
SAY, weel, minister, if it be your
will" and he Immediately changed the
tune to the dead March in Saul, still
planning in tune to the Music. 4
The worthy dominic looked on for some
minutes in silence, and then said, 'sSaun
ders, hae another word to say till We.
Did the guild wife hire ye by the days
work, or by the jobg'
4 ''The days work was our agreein'
4 minister"
''Then on the whole, Saunders, thinl
ye may jist as weel gaze back to whust
ling Maggie Lauderr "--Birminghan
Post
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MAKING STAG WOOL.
A Wonderful Process and More Wonder
fui Product of Great Value.

A Wonderful Process and More Wonder
fui Product of Great Value.
Stag wool is formed by causing a Jet
Of steam TO impinge upon the stream of
molten Stag as it issues from the furnace.
This has the effect of dispensing or break
ing up the Stag into countless small bead
like particles, each of which, as it flies
away, carries behind it a delicate thread
of finely drawn or 'spunp Stag. In or
der to collect the Stag filaments thus Gre
ated and to separate the fibers from the
beads or heavier portion of Stag, the
steam jet is arranged at the mouth of an
open cylinder of sheet iron, in which
strong air current is induced by means
of additional jets of steam. The tube or
shaft is furnished with shield or strik-
ing plate, which detains the heavier par
ticle. the lighter Stag wool being carried
by the draught upwards and EDWARDS
into a large chamber like a gigantic meat
safe, having itswalls formed of wire net
ting with about sixteen meshes to the
square inch. Here the steam condenses
and escapes, and the Stag wool, which
I has the appearance of fakes of snow, is
deposited on the floor and round the
| sides, the lightest portions being carried
to the greater distances.
The filaments of Stag formed this way,
though of considerable length, are of
sach delicaey and fineness that they are
| broken up into numberless fragments
and felted together into substance much
resembling cotton wool. This mineral
wool is extremely light and absolutely
| fire proof; it is q marvellous non-conduc-
tor of heat and of sound, and it is so
porous that it will absorb large quaint
ties of water and retain the same for a
considerable time.
1t has been found extremely valuable
as covering for boilers, water pipes and
such like-owing to its relatively low
conducting power-and for fire curtains
for theatres, its lightness and resistance
of fire and sound rendering it an excel
lent substance for such purpose. 1t is,
moreover, an antiseptic, and this prop
erty, along with its extreme porosity,
renders ii applicable for medical pur-
poses.-Newcastla Chronicle.
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A uan,,some cy,oc,s.

One of the most beautiful and costly
clocks ever made was sent many years
ago by the East India company as a gift
to the Emperor of China. The case was
made in the form of chariot, in which
was seated the figure of woman, with
her right hand resting on tho top of n
tiny clock, which was placed in the side
of the carriage. Some of the wheels that
moved the clock were concealed in the
body of bird that had seemingly alight-
ed upon the lady's finger. Over her head
was an umbrella that concealed n silver
bell. This, although 1t seemed to have
no connection with the timepiece, struck
the hours, and it could be made to repeat
by touching diamond button fixed be-
low the dial of the clock. At the feet of
the lady's figure was a golden dog, and in
front of her were two birds that were
apparently flying before the chariot.
This exquisite clock, with all its neces-
sary parts, was made of gold, and was
most deliberately ornamented with pre-
cious stones. Jewellers Circular.
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Borax for CIeanIne Garmens,

Borax water is excellent for sponging
either silk or wool goods that are not
soiled enough to need washing. In wash
ing cashmere or wool goods put little
borax in the water. This will cleanse
them much more easily and better, with
out injury to the colors. Do not rub
them on u board, but use the hands, and
throw on line without wringing. Press
them on the wrong side and they will
look almost like new.-Good Housekeep-
inp
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ure would represent depth of one inch
OH an area equal to that Of the aperture
of the funnel. New York Telegram.
Politeness N New Yorl,.

Iheard the other day of delightful
old country parson who came to New
York as the guest of a son who is success
full in business here. The old gentleman
did not go about alone after the first
time, because he said it wrung his heart
strings to hear the tales of woe the beg
gars poured into his ears. He could no
more wave beggar aside than you or
could strike child, and yet he only
grieved at the pain their stories gave
him, and at his inability to solace them
all with money. When the rampant
newsboys tugged at his sleeves and
yelled, Here yer evening paper!' he
bent over with studied politeness and
said in his gentle voice: "Tve got one
already, thank you, Johnny" How the
little rufiians stared at thatl-Julian
Ralph in Chatter.
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She rorrot ROO soon.

Paris officers. going to seize the goods
Of a woman against whom judgment
had been obtained, found her lying APP
parently dead and prepared for burial in
her rooms. They were about to retire
when one of them could not resist the
temptation to pinch the plump arm Of
the woman. The supposed corpse
promptly sat up on the bier and gave the
impertinent officer regular dressing
down before she remembered that she
was dead to her creditors, il not to the
world. The execution was made at
once and the goods sold.-New York
Eun
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Watershed of The Plate.

The watershed drained by the Plate is
estimated to represent an area of | $3.50, 000
square miles, the largest in the world,
with the exception of the Amazon, and
possibly also of the Congo, the area of
which has never been even approximately
estimated.
The Parana contributes an outflow of
Al ,000,0 and the Uruguay one Of II,
100000 cubic feet minute, the Plate
having volume of 81, 600, 900 cubic feet,
as compared with 90, 900, 600 for the Anna
zon and 34,000,000 for the Mississippi.
La Plata takes its name from silver, but
it has a tawny hue. -Export and Finance.
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Bible written I'm sbortband.

There are many curious copies of tho
Bible in the various collections of Europe
and America, but it is doubtful if there
is a duplicatos for the one belonging to
DIR. r. T. Williams, of London, in all the
collections in the world. This odd copy
of Holy Writ is written in shorthand and
is complete throughout. 1t was written
by an apprentice, who was suspicious of
James lis intentions regarding Protest
antism. If deprived of his printed copy
he hoped to have the little shorthand
volume left. st. Louis Republic.
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A curInns RIrll,mnrlr.

Joseph II. Rotherman, a carpenter, re-
siding at Connellsville, Pa, has cres-
cent shaped birthmarl on the back of
his neck, which has aroused considerable
curiosity in that vicinity. When the
moon Is new Rotherman's mark is hard
ly noticeable, but az Luna turns the first
quarter it begins to turn red and swell
By the time of full moon it has swelled
into horn like roll over two inches in
thickness. As the moon wanes the mark
decreases in size and color until it again
becomes a blush, crescent shaped mark,
hardly raised above the skin.-St. Louis
Republic.
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Musician-Beg pardon, sir, but I'm
around collecting subscriptions to buy
the village band new instruments. The
old ones are nearly useless.
Suburban Resident--is Il the instru-
ments that's the matter with that ban6?
Eyes, SIR"
"Great Wagner! Why didn't you say
so before? I'll order new set for you
tomorrow. New York Weekly.
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FAITHFUL.

It is something. sweet, when the world goes III
To know you are faithful and love me still;
To feel when the sunshine has left the skies
That the light is shining in your dear eyes;
Beautiful eyes, more dear TO me
Than all the wealth of the world could be-
1t is something, dearest, to feel you near
When life wi. i its sorrows seems hard to bear;
To feel, when faiter, the clasp divine
OF your tender and trusting hand in mine;
Beautiful hand! more dear to me
Than the teudcreSt things Of earth could be.
Sometimes dearest, the world goes wrong,
For God gives grief with his gift OF song
And poverty. too but your love is more
To me than riches and golden store;
Beautiful love! until death shall part
1t is mine-as You are--fny own sweetheart
IF. L. Stanton.
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Fantastic HANDWRITING.

A little English girl years old writes
with her left hand, and writes backward,
as characters are reflected in a mirror
from ordinary writing. Her friends have
to read them by means of a looking glass.
The child was taught writing with sis
ter, but would do things her own way,
with the result that she writes fluently
in this fantastic Montreal Star.
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Under the extradition treaty with Can
ada almost any sort of criminal charge
will extradite, land those planning offenses
against the law will be obliged to take the
advice of criminal lawyer. Indeed. the
treaty is good thing for the lawyers,
and they will, no doubt, charge regular
fee for advising criminal to go to Mex
leo instead of to Canada. Detroit Free
Press
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A Healthy Perfume.

II you want lovely odor in your
rooms break off branches of the Norway
spruce and arrange them in large jug
well filled with water. In few days
tender, pale green branches feather out,
soft and cool to the touch, and giving thu
delightful, health giving odor we all 50
dearly love. My library smells of the
forest, Cor. Chatter,
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Goods for ChiIdren,s Dresses.

There are pretty fannels in the market
that retail at twenty-five cents, wash
like linen, and make very serviceable
dresses for children. 1t is not necessary
to buy dull grays. The cream grounds
striped with rose, lilac, orange or brown
are so much more suitable for baby wear
and keep clean quite long time.-New
York World.
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A Happy Provision Of Nature.

Mrs. Littlun-oh, "who can tell what
baby thinks?'
Mr.. Littlun-It's we'll for decent ears
that the baby can't-when it's teething
or being dosed. PUCK.
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IL Was No MAMA Land.

"This fine farm, remarked Cumso, as
he showed a friend around the suburbs,
sis sort of no mans land"
"Why, it looks as though it had an
owner"
$50 it has; but the owner is widow"
--.JudQe
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Is the New York Water supply Low?
Indignant Guest Waiter, have drank
five glasses of water waiting for that
beefsteak. When am I going to get it2
Waiter-In about four glasses more
Texas Siftings.
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Temptlng proyIdence.

Grocer-Don't put those fresh laid eggs
so near the stove.
Clerk-What's the matter, sir?
Grocer-They might hatch.-Judge.
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S. F. MARTINDELL'S
CENTRAL BAKERY,
s5 N. union sd, Lambertville

Finest Quality of Cream. Vienna, Graham aud
other varieties of Bread aud Rolls always on hand
and made from tn choicest brands of Hour
Orders for Weddings, Parties and Funerals
promptly attended 10 and abstraction guaranteed.
A complete stock OF choice Conf clionery IN
hand.
Families wishing to be supplied with Bread
Rios, &c, will be waited on by leaving orders at
the Bakery.
Quality and competition defed
Sept rs, ISS9-6ni.
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THOMAS c. HILL & SON,
Bakery, Confectionery & Lunch
parlcr,
11GREENEsTREET, TRENTON, M

Wedding receptions, dinners and
lunches a speciality. Table ware to
hire to responsible parties. First
class work only. Out-of-town orders
speciality. Telephone connection.
April 80, '84
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Curious Formations of Ice--Natural Bridges
Are Found in Many Rivers-A Shattered
Indian Tradition chnsms SIX Miles Long.
Deep Gorges.