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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11
Nautch Girls on Strike.

At some Of the great Hindoo temples
in India it is the custom, handed down
from immemorial ages, to keep per-
manent staff of dancing girls on the
promises. These light-limbed damsels
take prominent part in the religious
ceremonies, jigging it gayly when d.
rected by the priests. In return, they
not only receive handsome salaries, but
are entitled to many valuable privileges,
and the place is consequently eagerly
sought for by the nautching sistcrhood.
Decidedly high-spirited and great stick
lers for their professional rights, the
young ladies brook no pricstly interior
ence with their private recreations; SO
long as they dance gracefully when
called upon, they consider that their part
Of the contract is fulfilled. Unhappily,
the demon Of discord has entered into
this happy family. In an evil hour the
priests Of q famous temple in the Madras
Presidency lately determined to reduce
the emoluments Of their dancing assist
ants, which had gradually grown beyond
oil reasonable bounds. But they little
reckoned what would follow; within
twenty-four hours every one of the fair
bevy went on strike, and as particular
ly grand ceremony had to be performed
just then, to which dancing was neces-
sary accessory, the holy men themselves
had to prance about, much to the edifca.
ton Of pious worshipors. That one
sharp lesson sufficed; in the course Of q
day or two the retrenchment decree was
rescinded, leaving the victory with tho
fair rebels London Globe.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11

ten to twenty feet in length, furnish,
with crossed handles and two SET. .s"es ~
strong iron teeth, which, when 6rra y.
clasped. form basket for the oystnrsS
When the oysters are thin, dredges aro
used to facilitate tho operation of tonr;nn
A dredge is o basket composed of twHso
and iron, which drags i'll the water amy
forms bag, into which the oysters fall
back and catch.
The oysterman must do his work n, t,o
ebb tide, and this is the reason WHY ' no
30 frequently leaves his bed ut one or
two O'Clock in the morning. Flood tida
drives him home again. Oysters shouS
be sold as soon as they are fat, Th;s
condition ought to cnsue within t ms
season of planting, but rare instances
occur where the bivalves must lie two
years before, fattening. "o
The sloops which are used for con-
veying oysters - market belong to tho
epeediest class Of working boats. ,rbau
have been in use about twenty years, are
neatly finished, gayly painted, and
present natty and prosperous appear-
nnce which is scarcely compatible with
the traditional idea of q fshorman's
craft. The average load of oysters whon
ready for market numbers about 4on
bushels. wv
The average ago Of the oysters used
tor planting is three years. The various
oysters which are in constant demand
are all grown on the same beds and ut
the same time, but are Of many sizes
This is accounted for by the feet that
those that reach the water first begin to
grow first. The process Of sowing them
broadcast produces tho desired Unequal
tiles in size. The average depth Of
planting is twelve feet, although oysters
are planted anywhere from one to twenty
feet.
The eof the OYSTERS told by the num-
Der of outward formations on it's shell.
By the middle Of July an experienced
oysterman can tell whether his oysters
will be fat in September. If by that
time the creatures have shed their spawn
the fact augurs we'll; but if that sub
stance is still retained, tho oysterlnan
speedily ceases building castles in the
air regarding tho seasons haul.
The sons Of Inwood oystermen, with
but rare exception, have followed in the
footsteps Of their fathers. The expos
ure to the elements is consideration
which has but little weight with these
hardy men, who regard the oyster tong
ing, which is very severe labor, as the
principal hardship they have to under
CO. Cosmopolitan.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11
The Oldest Social Organization in
America.

The oldest social organization in
America is "The Fishing Company of the
State of Schuylkill," which reached it's
one hundred and sixtieth birthday the
other day. At u former anniversary the
Prince Of Wales, in compliance with the +
socicty's method of entertaining its
guests, officiated as waiter, and the late
President Arthur once helped prepare
the dinner, which was cooked and served
by the members and guests under the |
direction of the governor. The last
meeting was called to order by ex-Gov-
ernor John Wagner in exactly the same
words used by Thomas Stretch, first gov
ernor Of the colony, i'll 1882. He then
ordered Frank Field, as caterer, and
three assistants to prepare bowl Of
"fsh-house punch,'' according to al
formula, which has been followed by the
club for 100 years. When the four
gentlemen had mixed the punch to their
own satisfaction, the company coroner,
H. Carlton Adams, was ordered ';to sit
upon it" He impanoled jury of three,
and after the first brewing had been
tested thoroughly, the jury reported that
the caterer was fit and proper person
to prepare punch, and that gentleman
was forthwith ordered to make second
brewing. Then Caterer Field summoned
every freeman present to the kitchen,
where each was, by proclamation of
the governor, compelled to don q straw
hat and long white apron Of coarse
material and assist in the preparation OF
the meal. The caterer and the appren-
tees did yeoman service on this, but each
had to do something. When all was in
readiness Caterer Field, after ringing
big bell, began the recital Of an ancient
proclamation bidding call good and
worthy members with their henchmen to
enter and partake Of such food and drink
as can be found within, being careful to
take with them good appetites. he
concluded with the words: Good save
our colony" after which oil entered the
dining room and sat down to the feast
Chicago Herald.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11
Who Was King.

Charles H., out hunting one day, got
separated from the hunt and entered the
cottage of a cobbler for refreshment
The man gave him bread and cheese and
began to talk about the King, ex.
pressing much anxiety to see him.
"Mount behind me-" said his guest, land
I will show him to YOU But how
shall know him?" "Why the King will
be the only one covered" BY this time
they had come up with the mobiles, and
the cobbler looked about for the King.
He found soon that he alone and the
King had their hats on; SO rising to the
occasion, he tapped the King on the
shoulder and said: II think it must BE-
either you or ], Sir. p Temple Bar.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11

class of drink as alcohol. She
affirmed that it acted like alcohol on
the nervous system, though manifest
ing itself outward'y in an entirely
different way. Alcohol acts rs d slim
ulent. according to Fraulin Lepper,
while tea acts as a sedative. The
former prevents life by inducing ex-
ressive action. The latter prevents
life by destroying it. A series OF ter
rible experiments with theme wound
up the lecture, and the speaker
proved. to her own satisfaction at
least, that the Chinese herb is alto
gether pernicious when taken into
the human system.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11
s.or,aeea on the Al,.r Of v.rA.v.

A malicious maid, who had to
leave the service Of the. Princess
Frederick Charles ~of Prussia against
her will, has been telling in the most
plausible way in the Irish Times the
means which her Royal .Highnees
adopts to maintain q slim waist de-
spite her advancing years. Accord
ing to this authority the process is as
follows: When her Royal Highness
has almost finished her toilet theseF-
vices of two sturdy maids with re-
markedly long hands are re4aisi-
toned. These servitrs press the
sides and front of the corset while
the mistress of the robes pulls the
laces with all her might, and is not
allowed to relax her efforts until the
Princess, by little gasp, indicates
that the pressure has become almost
undesirable.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11
Where Many Courtships Begin.

care there any firtations carried on in
street cars? Well, l should say So" SAID
a North Clark street conductor. "!t's q
regular recruiting station for Cupid ana
his devotees. You may not be aware OF
the fact that scores Of courtships thar
are terminated in the presence OF the
priest or preacher are commenced under
the eye of the street car conductor ouI
it is true nevertheless. Ut course
hardly ever notice such triAing matters,
but occasionally incidents are brougn1I
forcibly before my mind. Women WIZ
quietly hirt on street car who ~ou'a
not do so in any other place. A man anu
woman look into each others eyes III
level, meaning kind Of way number OF
times and then one or the other leaves
the car, and just us tho car is about W
round the corner and the pair are to loso
sight Of each other there is apt to be q
smile exchanged for the tipping OF nat;
In another day or two am apt to nha
the twain occupying the samo seat anu
he pays the fure for both. Do you sec
that handsome woman in the end sea.
with the pretty baby in her arms? In u,
is her husband sitting beside her. wen
they became acquainted through tilrta-
ton on my car nearly three years ago.
The young lady was then clerking IN
downtown dry goods store and the young
man was q bookkeeper. He is III rea a
estate now, and | am told he is making
lots of money. watched this fiirta1loII
from the very start, and now when - !
look in the happy face Of the well dress -.
wife and hear the baby daughter,-i;,ns
name is Beatrice SO sweetly -
her arms, wonder if the child will eve
grow up to engage in Irritation III
street car. "-{Chicago Herald.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11
Telling Secrets to Men.

1t is the mistake of lifetime to
give a man any liberty which you
would not want known, and to expect
him to keep the matter secret, says
Ella WHEELER Wilcox in The Ladies'
Home Journal. The exceptional man
will sometimes hide the indiscretion
of young girl whom he believes
spoke or acted from ignorance; but the
average man, in the highest the same
as in the lowest walks of life, boasts
OF his successes with foolish women,
and the rendezvous, the letter, the
embrace, or the souvenir which she
has given him, thinking it will never
be known to others than themselves,
is shortly the matter of gossip among
a dozen people.
Women hide their secrets far better
than men. They fear the centure of
the world too much to share their er-
rors or indiscretion with confldants.
But men are almost invariably vain
and proud of their conquests, and re-
late their achievements with the fair
sex with one or two admiring friends.
They may not use names, but let the
incidents once be told, it is an easy
matter to discover the personages if
one is at all curious to do so.
The only way to keep men from be-
traying our indiscretions is not to
commit them. .Ionce made these re-
marks in the presence of seveeal
ladies, and one of them replied,
"that she was glad she had never
been acquainted with the class of
men I knew" AT the same time
that ladys name had been used lightly
in club room not week previous,
and her indiscreet actions had been
commented on by "the class of men"
she did know.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11
In suxtnr a New Hat.

like Il new hat. ! am still enough
OF % girl for that, and l like to see
the girls in their pretty new hats: but
/ want to say this to them: Don't
get a hat that is too fine for your
lroeks. Don't spend all your money
in elaborate laces and plumes and
jets, when simple little turban,
made OF cloth like your frock, or a
black felt suited in shape to your
face, and trimmed with a wing or
two, some loops of ribbon, will not
only be becoming, but will stand the
winters wear, and by being brushed
often, look almost as good as new
Mrs. Mallon, in the Ladies' Home
Journal.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11

meMber gave tine SUM OF $500 TOWARDS
the initial outlay. and with this
money the first "Nolkskuchen'
peoples kitchcn was opened. To-day
there are ten of these in Vienna, and
in the course of the year food is sold
in them 10 the value OF more than
$500, 900. The ladies and gentlemen
who manage this superb association
have done wonders, and eight er ten
ladies make point Of being always
in each kitchen whilst the dinners
are being served.
The "Nolkskuchen" are huge
rooms, with great windows letting in
both sun and air, and provided with
oak tables and benches, which are
kept scrupulously clean. The floor
is paved with marble, and at the
lower end Of the hall a wooden coun-
ter divides it from the actual kitchen,
where many cooks are at work pre-
pairing the food. All classes. from
poor university students to ragged
looking tramps, receive kindly well
come. Each person approaches the
counter and buys pasteboard chip
or check for dinner, generally con-
sisting OF soup, beef, vegetables. a
gweet, and bread. This check is de-
livered to the ladies in attendance,
who serve the portions on china
plates and them to the hungry custo-
mers, The latter carry their food to
the tables, upon which are placed
great jugs of pure water. together
with drinking mugs of pewter, and
comfortably seated on the benches
they eat to their hearts content. The
complete dinner, well cooked and
daintily served, costs four cents, and
a breakfast of coffee, bread and but
ter, and some kind of stew can be OBJ
tanned in the early morning for one
cent. From 6 to 8 in the evening
supper is served at q cost of two
cents. 1t is generally composed of
cold meat, soup, and pudding. 1t is
a touching sight to watch the lovely
and aristocratic court beauties of
Vienna, wearing snowy aprons over
their elegant walking dresses, dis
tribute the food to the poor ill-fed
wretches who crowd the room. A
kind smile or word of sympathy al
WAYS accompanies the action, and when
a particularly miserable fellow
creature approaches the counter it
often occurs that one or the other of
these charming ministering angels in
quires into his or her case, and un-
dertakes to aid them in their trouble.
Every day over 10000 persons dine
in the Volkskuchen, and the marvel.
ously low prices at which the food is
sold can only be accounted for by the
huge quantities in which the food i.
bought and preparcd.-Harper's
Weekly.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11
A Crusade Against rea Drinking.

Fraulein Lepper. Of Melbourne, has
started a crusade against tea drink
ing. In recent speech at a public
meeting she said that in her opinion
next to alcohol the greatest master
of the human will and destroyer of
vitality is tea, and then she went on
to say that tea belonged to the same
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11
PIE WRONG ADJECTIVE.

THE WRONG ADJECTIVE.
"Ya'as," said Cholly, as he described
tho quarrel between himself and Chap.
ME. "he called me wretched donkey"
"Indeed!" laughed Miss Smiley, "then
he evidently didn't know what he was
saying"
"No, he couldn't have known what he
vas saying; l never saw you hook
wretched. New York Press.
A COMMON cAsR.
s1She doesn't know her own mind
"'Thaks because che changes it 30 often.
She doesn't take time to become aoquain,
led With it,
OFTEN THE CASH.
Pmf. Dnasdust-Have you noticed the
lbsoluts correctness Of Mr. StudihArd'A
speech!
Mr.. Getthere-Of course. That 10 che
unly thing about his conversation there
Ia to notice.
oRowDISG SPACE.
Iltlc Tommy--Whats Nh. Ielsoy
building his house bigger for, Aunt Lii!
Aunt Lil-To nuke more room in his
house, | suppose.
Little Tom-Yes; but it don't leave
az much room outdoors.-1Frank
Leslie's.
HARD or fHR JUDGE.
Judge-Have you anything to soy
before sentence is passed?
Prisoner-Nuthin' only | wouldn't be
here if it wasn't fer ignorance of tho
law.
Judgc-Your ignorance of the law is
no excuse.
Prisoner-'Taint my ignorance I'm
t,Akin' about. It's yours.-lGood News.
WANTED THE AUTHOR.
Author (of new play in far Western
theatro)-Hark! What's that queer
noise?
Western Munagcr-Comes from the
audience.
och? Is that their style of applaud
mo. It's the clicking Of revolvers. l
think they are getting ready to call for
the author. y New York Weekly.
THE POOR FIJI s.
"Thcre are no flies on me-
ono, you keep your jaw waggine So
much it scares them away"
AN INDUSTRIOUS BOY.
His Fathcr-Johnny have you cleaned
up the back yard?
The Terror pa, l wiped it up
with Tommy Tucker.-[Epoch.
no DOUBT OF IT.
"There is one man in the world that is
invariably bound to rise," said Hicks.
"What one is that?' queried Mawson.
"The man who sits on tack. - Har-
per's Bazaar.
THE CORRECT ANSWER.
"James, how much is four, plus eight,
plus onc?" asked the teacher.
"Don't know" said James.
"Well, suppose gave four apples to
Harry, eight apples to Charley, and one
to you. What would it be?'
"A cold day for me" wimpered james.
Truth.
! THAT SQUEAkS.
OF all excruciating bores
And soul-tormcnting freaks,
The worst is the man who sits and
| rocks
In rocking chair that squeuks.
| WHAT'S IN A NAME.
Novelist-Have you read my Twenty
Thousand Dollar" story?
Friend-No; but tell me, did you got
that sum for it?
Novclist-Oh, no; that's the title.
haven't got anything for it yet.
CHAPPIEs WAY.
Cora-Chappie reminds me of an ex'
clamation point.
Dora-How so?
Cora-He is always after alas!
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11
THE WORLD OF WOMEN.
GOLDEN GRlsT FOR OUR PAIR
READERS.
A Worthy Charity Organized by the Noble
Ladies of vienna-Tell,ng Secrets 70 Mon
Buying New Bat-Crusode Against
Observation-Disclosures Aee~s womoa.
a Kitchen Tor til. People.

NE of the finest
traits of the Wen
nese aristocrat is
his unAring char
ity. Ia the year
1872 an association
CT 400 ladies and
noblemen belong
ing to the Hottest
ranks of society
was formed for the
purpose of supply
ing wholesome dim
ners to the poor at
the lowest posi-
bic price. Each
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11
THE JoKER's BUFFET.
TESTS AND YARNS BY FUNlMHN
OF THE PRESS.
The Handy Mantle Father Sur.
prise-Either-AD Debt PaitEtc.,
Etc.
fHR HANDY NAN.

Mrs. Gabb-Dear me! Thercomcs
ny husband. There won't be whole
piece Of furniture left in the hse by
midnight.
Mrs. Gadd-Horross /! Does hirink.
and is unt'a case of liquor he iarry-'
ng!
Mrs. Gabb-So, he doesn 'tlrink.
That's q new box Of tools.-;NcI York
Weekly.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11
A JEWEL. OF A WIPE.

A JEWEi. OF WIPE.
'Im afraid your wife never ties up
things about the house, john" lid tho
husbands mother.
"And like her all the betteior it"
said the son, enthusiastically. Il like
her all the better for it. l calLways
find my slippers and my hat jus where
| leave EN-, which 1 never could b when
/ was at home"
EVIDENTLY IN CLOVER.
"Does she sing for you when Du call
upon her ?"
81 have to press her good leal at
first. New York Press.
THE QUALITIES or A HERON;
$50 you haveswritten novel?
"Yes"
"Has your heroine q satin skin velvcs
lashes, and hair like threads spun
gold 2"
eyes"
''Is her name Gwendoline 2"
at is"
"Then don't see why it shoun t BIZ
q success. Il AeW YORK PreSS.
He KNEW OF A CHEAPER.
Mrs. Larkin displaying new pair
"These articles are the cheapest 1ippers
l ever bought"
Larkin-"I saw some ohearr ones
to-day
"Indeed?" N
Eyes; banana peels. "-{Epoch.
A CHANGE IN HIS FEELINGS
But ycstcrmorn he loved this e
As lovers love the stars.
To-day he's filled with inward trife:
He smoked his pops cigars.
THAR.
LARGE STOCK.
Hc-Remcmber you're takilg my
heart with you
She-You are the fifth man lat has
told me that; you oil must think am
pork packer.
WHY 1T WAS PLEASANT
Fogg-I had a very nice continent
to-day. White said was the bdt-look-
ing man in town. and the brightest by
all odds.
Brown-But, honestly, do yoi think
the compliment fits you?
Fogg-Fits me? Of course it Doesn't.
That's what made it so pleasant b hear
it. Boston Transcript.
DISADVANTAGE OF MARRYING B13oD.
"How's your wife,"
"Well, really, can't tell lou.
haven't met her lately"
'.Haven't-met her lately ""
ono. You see we are in differat sets
She's Montmorenci and amionly G
Smith.-[New York Press.
AN IMPOSSIBLE THINK.
"1s Chappie going to the pal y thi'
evening?"
II invited him, and ho said hi would
turn it over in his mind.'
"Then he won't CO."
"Why not?''
Because he won't have room fjr turn
ing it over"
| HIS KIND HEART. Il
| Ethel-Your brother devoted himsel
to me last night at the party.
Clarissa-That's just like FHd; h
has kind heart
Ethel-Whatd do you mean?
Clarissa-I mean that there is no fea
Of girl being neglected at party if h
is there.
BIG CHANCE PoR IMPROVEMENT.
First Arctic Explorer say!
Second Arctic Explorer-Say %.
II say! We're in box"
"Jesso."
"We'll have to wait for r,scuin
/ party"
''fhat's it,"
zone will come, suppose"
eyes, they always come-but not al
ways on time"
II say!'
"Well?"
Don't you think the present style 9
arctic exploration might be improyed?"
perhaps SO. What would you sue
gest?"
II think the rescuing party ought I
go ahead. New York Weekly.
A TH1CK-HEADED VALET.
"You got no game, them"
'"Not feuthaw."
"What was the reason?"
"Ihadn't my shooting coat on, donche,
know. That beastly valet Of min
dwessed me in my fishing jacket. Ne
York Press
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11
A TH1CK-HEADED VALET.

You got no game, them"
'"Not feathaw."
"What was the reason?'
"1hadn't my shooting coat on, doncher.
know. That beastly valet Of mine
dwessed me in my fishing jacket. II New
York Press. ~
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11

Minnesota paid s52, 900 for wolf sca''
last year.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11
rus yHnsR's SURPRISE.

Wido~er Ito his little daughte aged
l0>-Dora. do you know that Same,
rr housekeeper, is going to he mried!
Dora-Oh, I'm SO glad we're citing
id of the old pelican! Won't it jolly!
3ut who is going to marry her?
Fathcr well, am.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11

"I'm afraid your wife never ties up
things about the house, john" lid tho
husbands mother.
And like her all the betteior it"
said the son, enthusiastically. Il like
her all the better for it. l caIlways
find my slippers and my hat jus where
l leave 'em, which never could when
/ was at home"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11
ETNlER.

He-shan No try the tricycle. buggy
this morning, Laura?
She-Ether, George. I'm yrs for
wheel OF for whoa.-iC Chicago TUNE.
D9Br PAID.
Reservation Agent-Did the I'd given
by the president Of the Indian ssocia-
ton have good effect?
Buckskin Pete-It did. He i'd we
owed the Indians n debt. Wtout q
word the boys went out and kill four
4 New York Herald.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-12-11

Hc-Remcmber you're takig my
heart with you
She-You are the fifth man lat has
told me that; you oil must think am
pork packer.