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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

but in building and maintaining good
roads. In sandy country it pays to haul
clay and gravel a distance of four or five
miles.
The town of Allegan, Mich, u village
of 1900 people, situated in tho center OF
trade for over 10000 people, is in the
worst possible location for building even
fair roads. But all the roads leading
out from Allegan are clayed, graded,
turnpiked, and drained for distance of
eight miles in every direction.
The clay and gravel were hauled in
many instances four miles. The result
of this outlay Of money and labor is
that these naturally bad roads are good
at all seasons of the year, and the farm
ing !a"ds are more valuable than in sim
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

course there can be no arbitrary rule in
regard to width, but many country roads
are inconveniently narrow. have often
driven over long stretches of road in the
State of Illinois, where to meet a team
meant certain collision, and have sew
eral times seen light buggy lose its
balance and women, children, and
numerous bundles of dry goods and gro
ceries roll in general confusion down
the enbankment, simply because of too
narrow road bed. A bed amply wide
enough for the meeting and passing of
vehicles, with strip of sod five or six
feet wide on either side, would be much
more satisfactory, and its construction
would require but little moro labor or
expense.
For country roads the greatest in
clination should not exceed rise of
from five to seven feet in one hundred.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

"No MAN con justly be condemned
to death on proof of infnitesimal blood
stains examined through a micro
scope" So says an editorial WISE
acre writing under the appropriate
heading "Ridiculous!" And why not?
Are the certainties of science to be
whitfield down to the vagueness of
vacuous minds so that murderer may
go free? Then as to the nominating
witnesses, Neither the life nor the
liberty even of the vilest creature is to
be sworn away by such wretches."
Hence if beastly creature only keeps
company vile enough. neither human
hearing, eyesight nor knowledge shall
avail to convict him of any crime.
Ridiculous, indeed!
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

For heavy teaming road rising ten in
one hundred is supposed to be injurious
Near the highest point the grade should
either be decreased or the plan adopted
by Telford practiced Where the ex-
pense of making piece of road mile
long on less grade than five in one
hundred was too great, he provided for
the increased fatigue of the horses by
building a mile Of much smoother and
better road than that of the first part of
the ascent. There are few localities
which are not provided with some suit
able material for building or repairing,
yet in localities where such material
abounds may often be found the worst
possible roads. The loss by wear and
tear on horses and vehicles on stretch
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

The Tennessee militiamen who sur
rendered at the call of the strikers at
Briceyille are not the kind of military
force that can be of value to any State.
In actual warfare there would be no
disgrace in 100 men, however we'll
posted, retreating before 1000. But
this was not warfare; it was simply
the vindication of the majesty of the
law against the violence of mob. If
policemen stopped in every trying
emergency to consider the odds against
them, cities would very quickly pass
under mob rule. The policeman
knows, as the Tennessee militiaman
ought to know, that in defending the
due process Of law he has the whole
power of the State at his back. For
either to stop to consider the danger
or to count the force arrayed on the
side Of lawlessness is to act in man
ner as unworthy as it is unusual.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

IrALY has ordered the construction
Of three new ironclads The fact that
sh= is ract1cally bankrupt does not
seem to Interfere with her ability to
raise millions of dollars more for war
like preparations. 1t is becoming very
evident that it is 10 be either war OF
bankruptcy with several European ma
tious in the near future
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

RECENT tidings cause the finger Of
acorn to be pointed again at poor Mrs.
James Brown Potter Yet Americans
should not forget the debt of gratitude
shey owe her for having taken Kyrle
Bellew to the antipodes.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

A DROWN rat with blue tail has
been seen in Cincinnati. If all things
that are seen in Cincinnati were palpa-
bic things, that city would need only
An admission price and card of rules
tackled up here and there to make it
the most complete museum of natural
and unnatural history in three hemi-
sphe=as
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

ANEW York infant fell from third
story window, and was picked up I'M
hurt. IT did not even Cry. The child's
destiny is clearly marked out. If it
sives it will be base ball umpire.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

A DRUNKEN man jumped from the
suspension bridge which spans the Nj
agra River above Lewiston, and was
rescued from the water alive. The
distance he covered was $50 feet, and
he outdid the notorious Sam Patch.
When the man gets sober he may find
himself museum freak.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

TIE civilized world will look for
once with favor on revolution in
Hayti that brings about the downfall
of the modern Nero, whose rule is q
reign of terror.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

THE young Brooklyn pastor who was
caught kissing the lambs of his flock,
the other day, is said to have Looked
decidedly sheepish.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

WOMAN suffrage has been rejected
by the MICHIGAN Legislature, and vot-
ing IN the Safe will be confined to
Mlchlgander instead of being extend
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

IL is one of the oddities of chromat-
les that when the yellows attack
peaches, the peach-g growers are at
sacked by the blues.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

tinction. 1t is only hoped that such
things will continue and that the spirit
of such movements will become con-
tagions, so that Americans may there
by plant few such monuments to the
memory Of some of the deserving ones
who had hand in making this country
what il is
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

THERE is no objection to German
day in this country. Nor is there any
10 the erection of monuments in our
parks to the memory of foreigners who
by their works are entitled to such dis
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

ACCORDING to the estimate of the
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
there are eight newspa pers in New
York State opposed to capital punish
ment III any form. If they can convert
the remaining 1850 or more to their
way of thinkiug they can easily secure
the aboli ion of the death penalty A
united press can do anything
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

WHAT man really believes is right
to him." is sometimes said. It is
monstrously false doctrine. Simply
believing thing does not make the
thing true or right. 1t was once be-
lieyed that the earth did not revolve,
but it did just the same.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

Police sergeant-Well, what has TINS
man been doing?
officer. sir Whin I found him Stun
dhrunk on a beer-keg he said ne haa
just stopped there minute to tie Ills
shoestriugs. Judge.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

The courts in Massachusetts already
find that it is no easy matter to en-
force the new temperance law of that
State. It is difficult to convict hard
drinker of his third drunk. He may
go free for the first and second, but
not for the third. In Boston police
court the other day prisoner charged
with his third offense insisted that he
had been wrongfully arrested, because
he Was still on his second spree. He
admitted that it was rather protract-
ed one, but declared that he had not
been sober since starting on the war
path, and the Justice let him off.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28
On the Hialto.

Romeo Ticounter (the greatest Nv Nv.
ing Guildenstern)-P who wa
that gentleman to whom you bowed So
politely? 1+p
Ragsby de Jaggs (of the "Not In IT. t.,
Combinati ton )-That is the proper"
man of our company. him
Property man! I faith l took 4u''
for Syndicate" .,+o
Exactly SO. He is the real-estaae
owner who gives bail when the nun"
ger gets into trouble. "-PaAcE.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

II you are young and strong, and
have no physical or mental troubles to
keep you awake. 60 to bed early and
enjoy yourself in sleep. 1t is the
surost way of feeling good when you
orn old
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

THr telAg aph tells us that the cut
ting off OF heads has, not operated to
reduce the Cinnamon who have COM
mitted the recent outrages upon the
missionaries in that country to order.
1t has been curreatly believed that the
average Chinaman cares more for his
pigtail than he does for his life. so the
Emperor may find that if heads lose
tails may win.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28
Time to stop Foo,in

DR.. Gruff Ito fashionable patient
It's merely the same old ailment. my
dear madam.
Mrs. style-oh, no, Doctor, I really
am i'll now.
DIR. Gruff-H'm! If that really is
50, I'll have to change the whole course
of treatment. -Frank Leslies Illus
tr0ted NelUspaper.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

IT is said that the Prince OF M Mshet
would like to be an editor T
kind of a man is he, anyway: '
he in debt enough already?
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

H1ppoLYTE's atrocities are sought to
be explained or extenuated on the
score of his alleged insanity, but his
murderous violence is no novelty in
Haytian history. The savagery of to-
day is always more portentous than
that of yesterday because it lies nearer
to us, and on this principle the tyranny
of the present ruler of that miserable
country is supposed to so far exceed
that Of any of his predecessors as to
require the excuse of lunacy. If Hip
polyte be mad because he shoots down
his people, then the Gear is mad be-
cause he exiles many of his.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

As THE coal trade has been dull of
late, the agents who regulate the East
ern supply have decided to reduce the
monthly output half million tons.
This is great country, and the hard
coal syndicate is about the best organ
lied of any it has.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

EXPLORER STANLEY's wife finds him
surIv, and there is rumor of contem
plated separation. Stanley was a sue
cess in the heart of Africa. but
woman's heart is different country,
and it won't stand SO much exploring.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28
Flies,

"There are no flies on me-" said the
boarding house steak.
"No," replied the boarding house
butter, "hies would starve to death
while they We're trying to get their
teeth through YOU
"But look at the flies on you'll" retort-
ed the steak. "Why don't you run
away from them? Pm sure YOU arc
strong enough.-B,oohh'a Eagle"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

SOME people believe in enforcing
law vigorously. Jealous cold-water
officers in Cambridge, Mass, recently
stopped a funeral procession to see if
the mourners had any prohibition
whisky along. The account says that
every carriage in procession half
mile long was searched. OF course
there was "a narrow escape from free
fight. The resulting consequence
should have been several additional fu-
nerals to the one that was being at
tended.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

In Irritation each party 70 1t 'll'D'
he is tooling the other.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28
HUMoR OF THE WFFT
STORIES ~ TOLD BY FUNNY ~.
OF THE PRESS MEN

Many Odd. Curious, nm,
Phases Of Human Natur. ushable
Portrayed by Eminent Vs., Officially
Our Own Dsy. Artisas a
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28
Papa Folio,,.

Papa Fotie,i.
Maud-Cha1ley and are tleluo,;
people. You know, papa does auesklest
Charley, so to keep him awav .. like
house he bought big m.stiff rpm tb the
turns loose IN the yard evarr n mat he
Amy-Oh, isn't that dreaafn3} IT.
. Mt 2 2 pit 6a It's simply lovelyv
Why, yon silly darling cSa,,.-
owned that dog when it was o. SMarley
and only sold it six weeks asomp puPpy'
ton Ne,es. - --oos-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28
or Course Not

VI Soureo Not
Mrs. Newma-oh, wish Won co,,,,
see Mrs. Winkler's baby. Its ne r9ald
~ lovelyT Such delicate ,w peale ':t
tie cherufs with the loveliest ewes s' t ~,
sweetest LITTLE mouth. the cun 1G7' .le
little nose' and eyes Of heavenly blus
1t looks as if it had just dropped from
heaven ana every tiny featnra MN MN
been fashioned by the angels" Aao
Mr.. Newna-Is it as nice as onu
baby? 'ur
Mrs. Newma-Mercy! no, not half
Yankee Blade. N"'''
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

PRESIDENT CARNoT possesses q
charmed lie For the third time q
iunatic assassin has fred harmless
bullet at his head. aud in each case
the assailant was near enough for
deadly aim. The President goes about
as simply as the President of the
United States, and is everywhere
popularity welcome. The republic is in
France to stay.
The latest adoption of Yankee gen
Sus enables man to go into the forest
ut davbleak, chop down tree. and,
with the assistance of wood pulp
mill and spry tailor, he may put on
pair OF new trousers as the product of
his industry. 1t will thus be seen how
the spirit Of progress has led mankind
from the leaf to the trunk of the tree
in order to hide his nakedness
SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE Nc
CLAUGHnY reports that the police Off
GERS in New York and Boston are bet
ter dressed than those of Chicago. This
may be due to the fact that they tuck
their napkins under their chins when
eating. Judging by the streaks of
soup and beer on the manly breasts of
most Chicago officers. the force in that
town is sadly in need of bibs.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

Medical Critics.
Mr.. SnobalI" Whut I KANT rndo.
stand about desc yere doctors is. whnt,s
de use OBJ desc yere post-mawtem 'zam-
nations. Whit does 70 t'ink oh dem
Erh?" ~''n'
Mr.. Lilywhite-" Pears to me. dew
must be fools. Dey might know *
wouldn't be no use to cut a pussop Nm >,
after he's dead. Dey nebber cure him
den. "-1fu7asev's Wseklu. N-'-I
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

Englishman has invested in perfect and
permanent roads what tho American
eSpends in perishable horses which re-
quire to be fed"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28
His Chief Attraction,

Harry Why did you shave off your
mustache?
Wilt found my best girl was get
ting too expensive, and have taken tins
method of having her give me the
shake. "-Broohlyn Eagle.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28
His Usual Practice.

Cleyerton-I am thinking seriously
Of opening an account with Pascot, the
furnisher. Does he mail his bills on
the first, or does he send around col
lector?
Dashaway-He usually sends around
lawyer. Clothier and Fu7misher.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

just Like one OF the Force.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

Rev. Prolix-I thought you told me-
Mrs. Prolix, that We were going to hay
fresh eggs for dinner.
Mrs. P.-They were fresh whenI
told you, but you must remember You
have given us one of your usual ser
mons since. kers Gazette.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28
An Unrad ns Color.

An Unfad ng Color.
Papa-"I wonder what will be The
most durable color to paint our house ~
Maude-"Red, papa, red every time p
@Why do you think so?"
"Look at old Soaker's nose! It never
fades, but grows redder every year.
Harris burg Telegram.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

hU"Pteu 10 INC FoStttOn,
Jinks-How did it happen that
O'Reilly was forced to go on the har-
Dor police?
Filkins-They thought he'd be Use
full in fishing out suicides. You see,
he's Cork man.-Neav York Herald.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-28

Conyict-Excuse me, ma'am; Won
dropped your handkerchief.
Lady visitor-Than& you; you are
very good.
Convict (eagerly)-Say, ma'am, YOU
couldn't manage to persuade the Gov
nor Of that, somehow, could yer?-
SonerDille Journal.
The record-union., 1891-04-10

The Capay Valley Land Company is offering the
most fertile lands in this beautiful valley upon terms which
enable the purchaser pay for the land out of its own
product viz: Interest only for five years at per cent
The only condition imposed is that reasonable pro-
portion OF the land purchased shall be planted to fruit
trees or vines Land may be bought without this
condition on payment OF 20 per cent cash and re-
naming 50 per cent. at the end of five years with
terest annually IN advance, at per The various
tracts owned by the Capay Valley Land Company have
been subdivded into and lots, which are for
sale at prices varying from $50 to per acre SINH
lar unmproved land in Vaca Valley has recently been
sold at $500 and $500 per acre.
These Capay Valley lands under the most favor
able climatic conditions for the prosecution of profitable
fruit growing and the locality has proved itself to be
one of the earliest the State The grape crop of 1890
from the companys vineyard at Cashmere was picked
dried and shipped to Chicago and Philadelphia before
the Fresno County grapes were ripe.
The railroad passes through all of the tracts owned by
the Capay Valley Land Company, thus nsuring excel
lent shipping facilities and land may be purchased
in the immediate proximity of either of the following
stations: Capay, Cadenasso Surrey Guinda Sauterne
Cashmere or Rumsey.
At many of these places fine orchards of the choicest
and earliest varieties of peaches and aprcots may already
be seen and during the coming season considerable ad-
ditona acreage will be planted out One of the recent
sales made by the company that of the Tancred
Tract containing 600 acres, to a colony association.
This tract has been subdved into forty holdings all of
which will be planted to fruit trees this season
The fine orchards the Guinda Tract, where 400
acres have been sod especially worthy of MENTION
and it is significant fact that several of the blocks are
owned by successful Vaca Valley fruit growers who ex-
pect to make their earliest shipments from here.
The record-union., 1891-04-10

Too much stress cannot be laid upon the great adj
vantage to the tuitgrower of being in early locality
In most it makes the difference between success
and failure The industrious orchardst of Capay Valley
may assured that he will derive all the benefits gained
by the first fruit shipments of the son. and that 20
acres of this rich land when the are in bearing
will yield handsome and assured income
The Capay Valley Land Company has an agent re-
siding in the valley whose duty it is show the various
tracts to land seekers
-Four townses have been laid out in different points
in the valley viz: Esparto Caden asso, Guinda and
Rumsey. Town lots may now be purchased at reason
able prices and easy terms.
The enterprislng and hourshing town of Esparto is
situated the lower end of the alley and S25
worth of substantial buildings have already been erected
including fine four-story brick hcte two large brick
blocks and waterwors with pipes laid in the streets,
besides extensive warehouses and numerous residences
The town has postofice school-llouse and weekly
paper, and the fine railroad depot contains telegraph
and express offices.
Postoflces have alse been established at Gunda and
Rumsey, This latter place situated the head of the
valley is the present terminus of the railroad. The
comfortable little hotel makes excellent quarters for
hunters as well as land-seellers
The advantages enjoyed by the ettler in Capay Val
ley may be thus concisely summed p:
soil of great fertility yielding loountiully of every
crop.
soil and climate which will ripe1l all kinds Of fruit
and vegetables earlier than anywhere else in the State
climate perfectly adapted the curing of rasins and
drying of fruit without the aid of artificial evaporators
Alocaton that central and close tc markets Railroad
communication which enables shpnl ents to be made
quickly and Cheaply. Lands which are sold cheaper
and on better terms than anywhere els in the State
The record-union., 1891-04-10
M1farsllnttennH.

The annoyance of breaking
lamp-chimneys need not be
borne.
Get tough glass chimneys.
Macbeth's "pearl top" and
pearl glass . are tough
against heat; they do not
break, except from accident.
They are also clear, trans
parent, not misty or milky; they
fit and stand upright; shape
and proportions are right to di-
rect the draft upon the fame.
They cost a little more than
rough and wrong chimneys oi
common glass that break con,
tinually.
Pittsburg. GEO. A. MACBETH s Co.
The record-union., 1891-04-10

THAT tired feeling, which is so depress-
ing and often SO unaccountabc in the
spring is entirely overcome by Hoods
the great spring medicine,
which gives strength and Nigor.
The record-union., 1891-04-10
CRNSSMAN'S SPECIFIC MIXTURE

WITH THIS REMEDY PERSONS CAN
w cure themselves without the least ex-
poSure, change of diet, or change in applica-
tion TO business. The medicine contains moth
ing that is of the least injury to the constitu-
tion. Ask your druggist for it. Price. 81
bottle. TuF
NOTICE TO CREDITORS-ESTATE OF
IN MARY H. FOSTER. deceased. Notice is
hereby given by the undersigned, executor of
the viii of Mary H. Foster, deceased, TO the
creditors OF ana all persons having claims
against the estate of said deceased, to present
their claims, with the necessary affidavitS and
vouchers, to the undersigned, at his Office,
northeast corner Second and j streets, of Sac
ramento City, Sacramento County, California,
within four months after the first publication
of this notice. CLINTON L. WHITE
Executor of the will of Mary II. Foster, de-
ceased.
March IS, 1891. mr13-5tF