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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-15
Frank James Advice to Riders.

When man rides along the streets
on horseback, with his feet crowded
into the stirrups of the saddle until the
front of The heel is caught by the bot
tom of the stirrup, people are apt to
look at him and say he does not know
how to ride. They will declare that
the proper style is to rest the ball of
the foot on the stirrups with the toes
turned inward. That is English, you
know, but it is not the style in which
cowboys or long distance riders carry
themselves. I can give Us my authority
for this latter statement Frank James,
who in rather adventurous career, GER
tainly did some long and hard riding.
We were talking about the proper seat
of an equestrian while he was on trial at
Gallatin several years ago, and he said +:
II have no doubt that the English
seat is all right for park purposes, but
should you ever desire to put forty
miles between yourself and given
point before sun-up next morning you
will find it best to push your feet into
the stirrups as far as they will go, sit
back in the saddle in such way that
your feet are braced against the stirrups,
which will be pushed forward, and then
let her go."-St. Louis Globe-Demo-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-15
They Talked of Flowers.

Dear Charles" murmured the fair
maid as she nestled closer to the side of
the bashful young man on the sofa, who
was not as yet her promised husband,
"if you could be changed into flower
by some good fairy, what kind of flower
would you like to be?"
ooh, poppy, by all MEANS" replied
the bashful Charles. And then some
thing about the sound of the word
IF were only a fairy, dear Charles, :"
returned the beautiful girl, "you should
have your wish before the year was
ended"
Then Charles put on bold front
and whispered something in the willing
ear of the maiden which sounded like,
evil you have me?" And she smiled
sweet EYES," and the matter was set
tied on the spot
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-15
A Minute of Terror.

DR.. Sampsel and J. X. Snyder, 10Th
of Centreviile, had an experience last
week that they will never forget, says
the Middleburg Post. They camped
at the lower dam at Swift Run, near
ledge of rocks. on the night in ques-
ton, and before darkness came upon
them they scraped lot of leaves to-
gether for bed and provided pile of
wood to keep up fire during the
night. About ten o'clock they pre-
pared for sleep, and, drawing blanket
over them, lay down to pleasant
dreams.
Along towards one o'clock Mr.. Sny-
der felt chilly. and got up to put some
more wood on the fire, and then lay
down and soon fell into deep sleep,
from which he was awakened by cold
object which seemed to be resting on
his leg. Without moving he lay awake
waiting for developments. The next
moment he felt an indescribable sem
sation coming over him which seemed
to paralyze every nerve in his body.
Realizing that there was something ex-
traordinary the matter he called to tho
doctor to hurry and get up, as some
thing was crawling up the right leg of
his pantaloons and he believed it was
snake. The words went through the
doctor like an electric shock, and rak-
ing a brand out of the fire he APP
preached Mr.. Snyder, who was lying as
if paralyzel, with the cold sweat stand
ing in big beads on his forehead.
Half blinded by the Pickering flame
of the brand he noticed what at first
looked like broad black strap hang
ing out of Mr.. Snyder's trouser leg, but
the next moment exclaimed: "My God,
Muckel, lie still; it's rattle-snake!"
Trembling like leaf, Mr.. Snyder
seemed powerless' to move even if he
would. The condition of things was at
once evident. The reptile had been
attracted to the fire, and sought warmth
on the person of Mr.. Snyder. Every
moment it disappeared further up the
leg, and prompt action was necessary.
Grasping the snake by the tail, the
doctor pulled with all his might. His
hold slipped, and the rattles, fourteen
in number, came of and remained in
his hand. The reptile had wrapped it.
self around the bare skin on the mans
leg and violently shook its derattled
tail, indicating its anger at such harsh
treatment. This performance almost
threw Mr.. Snyder into convulsiors.
Recovering himself the doctor be-
thought himself of his knife, and,
quickly opening blade keen as razor,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-15
Worse Than Dead.

Man Ito old friend whom he has not
seen for years)-Why, my dear boy, I
am delighted to see you. When did
you leave st. Paul?"
Left there yesterday"
Sand how is your brother William,
the one you used to think so much Of?
How is he getting along?"
ooh, I wish you had not spoken of
him."
"Why, is he dead?"
"Worse than that. He lives in Min
neapolis. "-Arkamsa1D Traveller.
The thoughtful cook puts granulated
sugar on the berries when she hasn't
time to wash the sand off them.-Ash-
land Press.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-15
A TOucl,ino story

never bunk at Swift Run again.
A Touching story.
Once [ knew working-man-a pot
ter by trade-who had one small inva-
lid child at home. He wrought
ct his trade with exemplary fidelity.
being always in the shop with the open.
ing of day.
He managed, however, to bear each
evening to the bedside of the awee lad, !"
as he called him, a flower or a bit Of
ribbon, q fragment of crimson glass
indeed, anything that would lie out on
the white Counterpart, and give color
IN the room. He was quiet, unsenti-
mental Scotchman, but never went he
home at nightfall without some toy or
trinket, showing that he had remem-
bered the wan face that lit up 80 when
he came in.
presume that he never said to liv.
ing soul that he loved that sick bow so
much; still he went on patiently loving
him. And by and by he moved that
whole shop into positive real, but un-
conscious fellowship with him. The
workmen made curious little jars and
tea cups upon their wheels, and painted
diminutive pictures down their sides,
before they stuck them in corners Of
the kiln at burning time.
One brought some fruit in the bulge
OF his apron, and another brought some
engravings in rude scrap book. Not
one of them whispered word, for this
solemn thing was not to DO talked
about.
They put them in the old mans hat
where he found them so he understood
all about it. And I tell you seriously,
that entire pottery, full of men Of
rather coarse fibre by nature, grew quiet
as the month drifted, becoming gentle
and kind, and some of the ungovern-
able ones stopped swearing, as the weary
look on their patient fellow-workers
face told them beyond any mistake that
! the inevitable shadow was drawing
| nearer.
Every day, now, somebody did 9
piece of work for him, and put it upon
the sanded plank to dry; thus he coulc
come later and 60 earlier.
So, when the bell tolled, and the lit.
tie coffin came out of the door of the
lowly house, right around the corner
out of sight, there stood hundred
stalwart workingmen from the pottery
with their clean clothes on, most O
whom gave halliday of time for the
privilege of taking off their hats to the
simple procession, filing in behind it
and following across the village gree,
to its grave, the small burden of chill,
which not one of them had ever see,
with his own ewes.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-15
A SInoking Tree.


west Of Charlotte, N. c., has curiosity
that beats by large majority the rain
tree which gained such notoriety in
Charlotte in 1856. tits smoking tree
and battles all efforts at explanation. II
is white mulberry tree, and stands N
the sidewalk in front of the residence of
Levi Yoder.
1t was brought from Illinois year or
two ago, and is now about twelve feet
high. with bushy top and many lateral
branches. Last Sunday one of the
family noticed puff of smoke proceed
from one OF the limbs, and, by watch
ing it closely, puffs identical in appear
ance to cigarette smoke were seen start
ing every now and then from all over
the tree, sometimes from the leaves,
sometimes from the bloom, sometimes
from the bark of the limbs or trunk of
the tree. The puffs are at irregular in
tervals; sometime two or three at once
from various parts of the tree, and some
times they are several seconds or half
minute apart. They just seem to come
at haphazard from any part of the tree,
andas they ascend in the air look ex-
actly like the smoke from cigarette.
Since Tuesday, when the curiosity
first became generally known, large
crowds, both of town and country peo-
pie, can be seen there at any time of
the day. All doubling Thomases are
soon convinced on the first visit that
the tree do smoke" Among the white
people it is only looked upon as curl
osity, and many, of course, make ex-
plantations of the phenomenon, which,
perhaps, are plausible enough to their
authors, but which carry very little in
conviction to the minds of others.
But the negroes don't like the thing
at all. One negro woman, after intently
watching the puffs a few minutes,
starred off on run, saying: Il wouldn't
lib dar fur nothin'; people better go to
dom better bout dis town." A negro
man said: "Tm gwine stay way from
dat thing. I can smell de birthstone
clear down to the ibery stable. Rich
nao7ad Times.
Squire Stuck to a Pole.
Squire Bloodgood, of South Troy,
Me-, had all interesting experience on
he Fourth. On pole carefully
fabricated with lard, axle grease, soft
soap and other emollients there was an
ancient pocket-book containing $3.50.
But the last four feet of the pole instead
of being fabricated was coated with
pitch, glue and other substances of y
tenacious character. The squire was q
climber in his day and being tasked to
essay this pole he readily consented.
He took off his boots and coat, patted
his hands in the sand and began the
ascent. He easily reached the top,
seized the pocketbook in his teeth and
attempted to descend: But he could
not move. Hours rolled on but the
squire chung to the pole while the PEG.
pie desported themselves below. Fin
ally he was cut down and allowed to
fall on feather bed. He is now to be
brought before the proper authorities
of the Methodist Church for certain
"cuss" words he used while on the
pole. He will plead extenuating Cir
cumstances.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-15

ne cut the pantaloons up to the body.
1hls released the snake and it quickly
unwound and threw itself into coil.
ready for effective work, but before
II could strike the doctor struck it a
blow with club that cut it clean in
two. Mr.. Snyder was lifted by tho
arms and dragged away from the hide
GUS serpent, and the next moment was
on MS feet, scarcely able to stand.
e. Ihey drank the balance of their
nerve tonic" out of pint bottle, which
TO some extent restored their equilib-
rum, but sleep was out of the ques-
ton and they spent the balance of the
night in stitching up Mr.. Snyder's
trousers to make him presentable, and
at early dawn they pulled up steaks
and took solemn oath to never. no.
never bunk at Swift Run again.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-31
A Happy and Prosperous New Year to
Our Friends and Patrons.
Plums from the Great "Fak" Clothing Failure on Sale
Today-Our Drug Department Still Full of Bar
gains-A Long List of Big Values.
PEopLE's STORE, Wednesday, December 81, 1890.

bid friends and happy and New May
the and realize the
wish heretofore have seemed but dreams.
mercantile
We thankful the public for the they have bestowed
the
increase in trade will evidence worth the commnnity
been unable to solve It has been openly stated time and time again that the
egthat bankruptcy
that few weied blows would finish forever Well the duous
into and the at which have lines goods
alone the mban unsteady
blowing c will below that will make
and total
atwilb rims salts all around.
individual merchandise:
during the will
goods This trade Ii
ia in oura asse
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-31

Clothing Department..
Look at the suits we advertise today;
if our statements are exaggerated take
no stock in them in future. Cash is the
magnet that makes our purchases. Do
you know its power? See our values
and realize.
From the great "Falk" clothing fail
ure we secured the following plums
A dark cheviot suit, in frocks all
wool; splendid material. Our price,
1925; Mr.. Falk asked wholesale $3.50,
and the retailer couldn't sell it under
$1,000.
Prince Albert suits, our price, $2l.50;
Falk's price, $25. No retailer could sell
it under $4,000.
Fak was large Broadway, New York,
clothing house, that failed for half
million. We have other items that we
reserve for publication, but are on sale
at less than cost of manufacture.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-31

For advertisements, help wanted,
wanted situations, and wants of all de-
scriptions; houses, rooms and stores to
let, business chances, money to loan,
city and country property. for sale,
lost and found, personals, excursions,
professional cards, see third page of
HERALD. Advertisers get quick returns.
Advertisements cost only five cents a
line, and are read by every body.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-31
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Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-31
Special Church Notice.

st. Pauls Church, Olive and Sixth streets,
Rey. George franklin Bugbee, rector. Early
service with the celebra ion of the Lords sup
per on New Years day, TAI m.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-31

At the watch night service to be held in the
First M. e. Church, commencing at 9p RI.
tonight, DR.. Cochran will preach. Rev. Will
A Knighten will hold love feast, and Dr.
Cantine will conduct the closing service. Every
body is invited
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-31
City Garden.

Grand Sylvester ball, Wednesday even
ing, December 81, 1890. Admission, %
cents. Ladies free.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-31
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Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-31
HAZARDS PAVILION,
Fifth street, n Olive
OILY PLAN Rim

....'.... '.'''..'.''. '''' '-'.''.'
A first-class place OF moral and pop
ment, where good order and decor
idly enforced. Ladies are required t
approval card before skating.
Ten thousand feet new maple 1
pair pin roller and ball bearing skat
> Change of programme nightly,
free to the galleries. Stating, 25
department for new beginners.
Complimentary skating, forenoon
noon. rendered to ladies ard girl
dress Skating Carnival takes place
Eve; elegant gifts awarded; exhibiti
and fast skating. Ladies admitted
galleries: gents, Csc. Skating frc
A1:30 p. m.
]. L. WALTON, la
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-31
Corset Department.

Ladies' perfect fitting corset, SOC. We
wish to call your particular attention to
this corset, as it is our own private
brand, and we wish to introduce 1t into
the market, and offer it today at SOC !;
it's usual price is 75c.
Misses corsets, 25c each worth 75c.
A splendid quality with shoulder straps,
and for wear cannot be beat.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-31

MISS ADELAIDE MOORE!
"THE ENGLISH ROsE,'
From the Globe Theater, London accompanied
by the eminent actor,
MR.. JOSEPH LOCK!
And company of superior excellence.
Mendag eTeninss asd Tuesday ROMEO AND JULIET
Wednesday and Thurs-i AFATAL MARRIAGE
day evenings. ..... AZ NJ Ai'Ai1A"S
Only matinee, New Years Day,
THE LADY OF LYONS.
Box Office open on and after Thursday morn
ing, December 25th. 1924
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-31

At Menlo, 42O South Main Street,
Well furnished suites for gentlemen from
$40 to SIS.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-31

Ostrich Feathers Dyed
brilliant black on short notice at the Sur
prise Millinery store, 242 South Spring st. Sat
isfaction guaranteed
A. J. RIETHMuLLER.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-31

L. B. Cohn, the pawnbroker, has removed to
LAG North Main street. opposite the Western
Unien Telegraph office I'm
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-31
Drug Department.

Whole faxseed, per lb. ..........1 10c
Fel's shaving soap, 10c; worth 25c.
Tooth brushes. 10c; worth 25c.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1890-05-06
Factions and Factions.

In a recent interview Senator Faulk
ner said: patronage has been OF nc
service to the Republican party. 1t has
created factions, and engendered heart
burnings throughout the State among
its MEMBERS"
Tho distinguished statesman from
Berkeley has discovered something that
other leaders Of his party did not know
existed. The leading Democratic organ
OF the State has for some time past been
trying to impress upon the minds ofits
readers that tho Republican party il
West Virginia is not only thoroughly or
gained, butthatit presents 4 united front
II there are factions in the Republican
party in this State Democrats hcrea
bouts have not heard OF them. Per
haps Senator Faulkner is able 10 specify
Within the recollection OF very mas!
people there was n time when the De
mocracy Of West Virginia was turned
inside out on account Of the dissatisiac
ton over the manner Of the distribution
Of federal patronage under Mr.. Cieye
land, and the heartburnings continue t
this day. If our memory is not at faul
Mr. Faulkner yves his seat in thu
United States Senate to the fact tina
factions were created and heartburn
ings engendered by patronage"
II Senator Faulkner is banking on al
legged factions in the Republican party
to form his hopes for future Democratic
success, he will be sadly left. Fac
tional troubles in his own party viii
discount those among the Republican,
a hundred per cent. las Senator
Faulkner read Gen. sprigs's letter If
which he asserts that the West Virginia
Democracy is "a disorganized mob?"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1890-05-06
and factors OF interstate commerce they
give their chief allegiance to the gov.
e]rntnent nj tho United States,

and factors Of interstate commerce they
give their chief allegiance to the gov.
eminent OF the United States.
1t was long ago decided that the gen.
erai government has a right to control
all the railroad operations between the
States Of tho Union and the establish.
ment OF the Interstate Commerce Com
mission is m assertion Of this authority.
Tho Original package" decision by
tho Supreme Court Is a new step In the
centralizing movement. 1t Is to the
effect that commerce between the States
cannot only be regulated by the Federal
Government, but tho latter eau authorize
q citizen OF one State 10 sell in another
State, despite the protest or prohibition
OF the second. II that isn't a setback
for States Rights, what is 1t? The com
mcnt OF an exchange that there will be
still less Of tho old doctrine II Speaker
Reeds suggestions are accepted, in an
other direction, and all State control oil
Congressional elections taken away-the
right to do which, 1t will be observed. IL
not disputed-is to tho point. The time
Is coming when State lines will only
figure OH the map as political boundaries,
and tho logical result Of the movement
that has been going on for, century viii
be that every citizen will recognize the
Republic US one country and one Nation
with a supreme jurisdiction over all i'll
component parts.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1890-05-06

SENATOR FAULKNER remarks that the
next West Virginia Legislature will have
the power to redistrict the State, and
that iron the experience Of the past in
other States, we can fully understand
how the Republicans would gerrymand.
er to retain their supremacy in West
Virginia"
II the Republicans Of West Vir.
ginia succeed in gerrymandering the
Congressional, Senatorial and Judicial
districts OF this State so that they will
present a more ridiculous geographical
appearance than they do at present, they
are shrewd indeed. West Virginia DEM
ocratic politicians are the last people in
the world who should utter the word
"gerrymander" abovea whisper.