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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07
How to Make Clear Coffee and Tea.

To make clear coffee, one must have,
good pot. with made filterer of q
small piece of muslin, and fresh coffee.
Many people consider it too much
trouble to filter their coffee; but I:
think, after using the flterer once, they
will never be without it again.
First, have thin ring, three-fourths
of an inch deep. to fit the top of the
coffee-pot. The ring must have perfor-
ations, one-haf of an inch apart, by
means Of which the muslin flterer is
attached. This flterer is bag, made
of medium-weight muslin, sloping to q,
point. It should be at least four inches;
deep. After sewing it firmly to the
ring, put your fresh, ground coffee into
the bag and pour boiling water over it..
using the same amount of both water
and coffee as when not using the bag.
Do not use water that has been stand,
ing around, or that has boiled before,
as it is stale, and to make good tea or
coffee, fresh water should be boiled on
quick fire.
From three to four minutes is the
time coffee should boil, not simmer.
After removing from the fire, let it
stand few moments to settle.
If the above directions are closely
followed, the result will be delicious.
brown beverage. The same bag should
not be used too long, as it takes but 8,
few minutes to make one.
In making tea, many people make
the mistake of letting it stand too long.
Black tea should be boiled, and green
tea drawn. AS soon as the black tea
bubbles up, it is done. Green tea
should be made with very hot water,
and allowed to simmer on the back of
the stove. When the water is deeply
colored, it is done. Do not use cold
water, as the delicate flavor is lost
while waiting to boil. If green and
black tea are used mixed, it may be
either builed or drawn; but it is more
often boiled.
A muslin filterer may also be used in
making tea, as it keeps the leaves from
forcing their way through the strainer
into the cup.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07
How to Kill a Cat.

A number of people are interested
in learning the best way of painlessly
killing animals, and we may usefully
note 9 communication on the subject
from correspondent of the English
Mechanic. He writes: The most
merciful way of destroying cats is to
chloroform them. Draw sock knit
ted one preferred, it being elastic)
over pussy's head SO that the toe of the
sock is brought to her nose, OF nearly
SO; then pour about half teaspoonful
of chloroform on the sock close to her
nose. Almost as soon as she has be-
come frightened by the unusual smell
of chloroform she quietly goes off to
sleep; little more chloroform is add
ed, Perhaps twice, and pussy never
wakes again"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07
MONUMENT TO LINNEus.

rms Great Botanist to Be Honoretl by a
Statue In Lincoln Park.
The monument to Linnmus. the emil
nent Swedish man of science, was un-
yelled on the 1S4th anniversary of his
birth, May % last. Placed in Lincoln
Park at the foot of Fullerton avenue.
1t has been erected by his fellow
countrymen now living in Chicago by
voluntary subscription. Standing up
on heavy granite base, the bronze
statue OF the great botanist looks out
upon the world in calm repose and
dignity. The work of art is copied by
=. +. Dyferman, of Stockholm, from
the memorial in that city by the lead
Ing sculptor of his time, Kjellberg.
The bronze was cast by Otto Meyer, a
resident of the Swedish capital. When
entirely finished the design contem-
plates the addition at the base of the
pedestal of four allegorical figures.
likewise in bronze, typifying four Of
the sciences in which Linnaus was
distinguished, including. of course,
botany and medicine. These will be
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07
L1NNRus STATUE.

placed in position in time for the expo
sition Of 1898. The Swedish Linnaan
Monument Association has been the
sole mover in this gift to Chicago Of g
beautiful and enduring ornament. OF
this corporation Robert Lindblom is
President and John R. Lindgren
Treasurer, the other officers compris-
ing the best-known Swedes in Chicago.
Cardus Linn@us was born in Sma-
lund, the son of the pastor Of the par
ish. The boys attention was turned
toward the natural sciences. In these
he soon began to distinguish himself.
In 1929 he was under the instruction
of the great Celsius, for whom he lee
tured at the university. He started on
his famous trip through Lapland May
%, 1882, and took long journey
through Northern Europe. He pub
ished his great work, "The System of
Nature" in Holland in 1875, and lived
to see the twelfth edition of that epoch
marking volume greatly amplifed in
the hands of his fellow scholars. "The
First Principles of Botany" was writ
ten about this time. The next year he
went to England and was invited to
lecture in Oxford University. He de-
voted the rest of his life, however, to
study, research and lectrring in the
University of Sweden. In 1853 he
was decorated by the King with the
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07
OLD FORT TOLEDO.

fort Wayne garrisoned and it was occu-
pied for number Of years. Its dimen-
sions we're about 200 by 15O feet, and its
site is now the busiest part Of the city of
Toledo, at the intersection of Monroe
street and Summit avenue. All trace Of
it was long ago obliterated, but the fact
of it's location at the point indicated is
preserved in the designation of block
of buildings named Fort Industry Block.
1t is proposed to mark the spot by the
erection of granite monument with a
suitable inscription. If the city will
give the privilege of the use of the
street corner for the purpose it is esti-
mated the monument can be put in posi-
ton for S., 900.
Fort Miami, which was first estab-
lished as trading post in 1850. and oc-
cupied for military purposes subse-
quently by the British, and abandoned
by them after the treaty OF 1895, Is the
Oldest of all these historical points The
northeastern angle of the work and a
portion of each adjoining curtain, to-
gether with the greater part OF the
demilune in advance Of the northern
front, are still in fair state of preserva-
ton. The river front has been de-
stroyed. The site is part Of the plat OF
Maumee City, occupying about five and
half acres. Part of it is orchard. 1t
is estimated that the site can be pur-
chased for SO, 500, and $1,000 monu-
ment in granite will suffice to mark the
location of the fort.
Upon the completion of Fort Industry
General Wayne led his army back up the
river to the village of the Miamis, and
there, on Oct 90, fort having been
completed, fifteen rounds of cannon
were fired and the fort named Fort
Wayne, and so the present city OF Fort
Wayne, Ind, was begun. The fort was
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07

state of preservation as to constitute
their own best monument, and it is pro-
posed only to purchase the land, erect
one large monument in Fort Meigs to
cost $4,000, and three others at S5, 900
each to mark the burial places, making
a total of $4,000. Fort Meigs was
named in honor of General Meigs, but
he selected for the village just east the
name of Perrysburg, in commemoration
of the hero of the naval victory on Lake
Erie.
On the 10th of September, 1913, Com
modore Perry, commanding the Ameri-
can feet on Lake Erie, fought the Brit
ish near the island of West Sister and
captured the entire fleet. with all Off
GERS and men, but after bloody fight
and with much loss of men. He an
nounced to Gen. Harrison, commanding
the Army of the Northwest, ave have
met the enemy and they are ours" He
buried his dead on the Island Of Putin
Bay, now one of the most important
ports on Lake Erie. This battle-ground
is about sixty feet from the shore of the
lake, and in its center stands q willow
tree, at the foot of which rough block
of stone is said to mark the exact
location of the graves. Some years
ago, by voluntary contribution, a
circular enclosure of wooden posts
connected by a chain was put up,
but the posts have rotted and the en-.
closure is broken. Putin Bay Is visited
by hundreds of thousands of people
every year, and the condition OF this
burial ground is a reproach and shame
to the care and generosity of the nation
for which the dead there buried fought
and gave up their lives. The burial
ground is included in an area which was
conveyed by Mr.. ]. De Rivera to the
corporation in trust for the public. The
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07

tie. The Secretary is John c. Lee Of
tio The Vice Presidents are R. S.
ertson, Fort Wayne, Ind; S. H.
ely, Delta, Ohio; R. c. Lennon,
Edo. R. B. Mitchell, Maumee, Ohio,
reasurer. Other officers are Thomas
klap Toledo; Daniel F. Cook, Maui
J. Austin Scott, Ann Arbor, Mich;
er Cook, Perrysburg, Ohio: Samuel
NJ. Toledo; Reuben B. Mite hell,
nee; Joel Foot, Tontogany, Ohio;
B Randall, Fort Wayne: and Foster
Farren, Sylvania, Ohio.
be association has been engaged for
Years in efforts to secure possession
he most important historical; points,
as forts and battle grounds in the
fnee Valley, and to have them
sed by suitable monuments. 1t has
decided that the following are
| g of commemoration: Fort In
y. the site of Toledo: Fort Miami,
Naumee City; Fort Defiance, at
Pc; Fort Meigs, near Perrysburg;
wayne. at Fort Wayne; the battle
Fallen Timbers, near Waterville;
The DC burial ground on PUTIN Bay
I'D, in Lake Erie.
/ these forts Industry, Miami. Def
Meigs, and Wayne and the BATTLE
If Fallen Timbers were strategic
is Or points of defense or of offense
be victorious campaign of "Mad An
by" Wayne against the Indians in
:, and all figured conspicuously in
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07

of two parts joined into one garment
by the bands covering the shoulders.
Through the round hole between the
shoulder bands the head energies, while!
the broad part is folded around under;
the arms on each side, and laced firmly
to the front flap by stout cords. This
done, there stands erect behind the
wearer's head a fan-shaped shields
kept stiff by its well-bound borders
and held erect and fixed by cords pass,
ing down to the shoulder on each side.
Ernest Z1sgers0H.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07
Tho Naughty Doll.
BY EUGENE FIELD.

My dolly is dreadful care
Her name is Miss Amandy;
dress her up and curl her hair
And feed her taffy candy.
Yet. needless of the pleading voice
OF her devoted mother,
She will not wed her mothers choice.
But says she'll wed another.
I'd have her wed the china vase
There Is no Dresden rarer;
You might go searching every place
And never find fairer;
he Is GENTLE pinkish youth
or that there's no denying
Yet when speak Of him. forsOoth.
Amandy falls to crying!
She loves the drum-that's very plain
AND scorns the vase so clever,
Ana weeping VOWS she will remain
A spinster doll forever!
The protestations of the drum
am convinced are hollow:
When once distressing times should come,
How soon would ruin follow.
Yet all in vain the Dresden boy
from yonder mantel wooes her
"A mania for that noisy toy,
The noisy drum, imbues her!
In vain wheel her to and fro
And reason with her mildly;
Her waxen tears in torrents flow,
Her sa&dust heart beats wildly.
I'm sure thai when I'm big and tall
And wear long trailing dresses
sha It encourage beaux at all
Till mamma acquiesces;
Our choice will be sutton then
AS pretty as the vase is
Oh. how We'll hate the noisy men
With whiskers on their faces!
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07

man n calling for an appropriation suf-
nclent to preserve these old landmarks
OF the early history of tho country as
Indicated above. The total cost wouId
be s6o,5oo. Recommendations in accord
with the plans of the association have
been made to the War Department by
Bvt Brig Gen. Poe, Colonel of En-.
gineers' and favorably indorsed by Brig.
Gen. Casey, Chief of Engineers.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07

DIR. HoLBRooK attributes the prev
alent poor quality of our teeth largely
to their lack of employment, owing to
our use of foods cooked soft, and SO he
recommends the eating of raw, dry,
hard wheat, which duly exercises the
teeth and promotes flow of salvia-say,
a teaspoonful daily. Nails, hair and
teeth-analogous tissues that thrive
in savagedom-seem to be fading,
still fading" with the progress Of
civilization.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07

Order of the Polar Star, being the
first man of science to receive that
distinction. He thereupon changed
his name to Carl Won Lime. He died
Jan. 10, 177s. His life's work is con-
tanned in 1874 volumes, and shows a
great advance in thought over any Of
his predecessors. His temper was
fiery and his habits somewhat peculiar !;
in summer he slept five hours a day, in
winter ten.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07

4 =, 11 TURTLE. waited Tor advantage
.Aen made bold dashes for victory.
st great vigilance won him the name
nack Snake" from the Indians, and
W.. .'sor OF his fighting when he was
N.Y. Saeu OF the advantage another of
IiIrlcane." For the same trait he
9nS been known as "AIad Anthony"
wayne advanced from Fort Wash
r tYn !CincinnatD to Fort Greenville
b,vnVlile, Ohio), whence he sent de-
4 n ineI,t to take possession of the posi-
s" W. Dy st. Clair. This was ACCOMPLISH
s Wv" tort built called Fort Recovery.
s!, ua then continued his advance
I I1s; the village of the Miami tribe
n mulans, and Aug. s, 1894, reached
Ill 'luence of the Auglaize and the
rs anu OF the Lakes" now the Maumee
i inv where he erected Fort Defiance,
jnn,, IL name appropriate to the con-
n "s OF its building and destined TO
4 on in the name of the present
~ traces of this fort are still well
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07

located at the confluence Of the st. Joe
and St. Mary's Rivers, forming the
Maumee on the highest land in the State
Of Indiana, and this has given the name
Of aSummit City" to the city now there.
It oyerlooks the scene of Harmar's de-
feat in 1890. Wayne then returned to
Graenyille Ohio, where he represented
the United States in the treaty negotia-
A considerable part of the site OF the
old fort belongs to the city OF Fort
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07

Wayne, the remainder being now occu-
pied by the New York, Chicago and St.
Louis Railroad. Except the we'll no
trace OF the fort now exists. and the
part OF the site not occupied by the rail-
road or the city streets is reduced to
small triangle which is inclosed by an
IRON fence. 1t is proposed to erect with
IN this triangle monument similar to
those suggested for the other noints of
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07

HE ma t j o n a |
movements to
mark by appro-
pr | q t e monu-
ments points of
historical inter-
est have suggest
ed to the citizens
of Northwestern
Ohio and North
eastern Indiana
the preservation
OF the sites of
the BATTLE fields
and forts along
the Maumee Riv-
er rendered con-
spicuous in the
early history of
tho Nnrfll,vasr
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07

,i,orv by the memorable campaign
|n ,,,' WAYNE against the Indians and
nbscouent campaigns of the war of
! "' SOM time ago, says correspon-
|. # the Chicago Tribune, there was
tsrizod the Maumee Valley Monu-
' ,sl Association, an organization
\ headquarters at Toledo. Ohio,
|a.e President is Rutherford B. Hayes,
md 10 succeed the late Chief Justice
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07

t tha Man 1T is situated at the angle Of
h tne WI, Maumee and Anglaize Rivers ana ID
o n"s ,i ueeh subject to some injury bv tho
".o,ioh OF the wa ,ers. which have w.sh ,o
an,' portions OF the northern and east.
oas sa''ents, and the point is SLOWLY w." ~
he oaas' though many years will olansa
1917, ns1o,e us obstruction is complete. II is
mol'o, T. .aark the spot bv a grant,,
monument with suitable inscription. for
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07
A Peaereen Elephant.

An enormous elephant, peagreen in
color, trunkless, and with tusks
branching out like the horns of deer.
is reported to have been captured by
an African king, who will not part
with the curiosity.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07
Tho Baron,s Custom.

Inquiring Lady-Do you always
drink beer when you are thirsty?
Baron Sniokensuts-No ma'am. I
Away drinks water ven 1 am thirsdy,
shust the same as you do.
aThen when do you drink beer?"
sThe rest off the dime"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07

Mrs. ANNIE BEsANr is quoted as say
ing that theosophy will ultimately
bring people to their senses. If that is
it's purpose and object on earth it
seems to have been especially fortunate
in gathering unto itself lot of people
who stand deeply in need of its beneti,
cent offices.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07
FORT WAYNE IN EARLY TIMES.

nature of the conveyance is such as to
assure the spot against obliteration, but
no steps have been taken to specially
mark it. 1t is proposed to inclose it
with an iron chain fence of neat design
and replace the rough block by small
granite shaft suitably inscribed. The
Improvement indicated would cost about
SO, 500.
To carry out all these plans of the as
ISOLATION bill was introduced into the
United States Senate by Senator Sher-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07
! HISTORIC SPOTS.
TUE INDIANS FOUGHT
hEhLI THE NORTHWEST.

,s of the Wars of Mad An-
file ' ,r.yne and William Horny Rarri-
bony .ssociation to Erect Monuments
~ -" sites of the Old Forts In the
'p'n y" ynlley-Neglected Graves of the
|''" Of Perry's Victory.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07

and encouraged by
successes, committed
the most outrageous
depredations and the
grossest barbarities
on the settlers. I'm
ucce ssful cam
.paigns against the
savages only stimu-
lated their carnage,
and in 1893 Gen. An
thony Wayne W as
charged with abat-
ing it. He was q
cautious soldier who
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07
LITTLE BOYS AND GIRLS.
THIS is THEIR DEPARTMENT. OF
THE PAPER.

Quaint Sayings and Doings of Little Ones
Gathered and Printed Here for Other
Little Folks to Read.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07
A Noted Painting.

Holman Hunts Light of the World, I"
bought for $50, 900, has been presented
BY the purchaser to keble College.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07
TECUMSEH.

war OF 1912. Their location is cor
|'iy indicated on the map above.
f lle the defeat of Gen. ST. Clair, Nov.
lgO the Indians. inflamed by hatred
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-07
A FACE ON A POTATO.
Remarkable Freak Grown on a Montans
Ranch This Season.

Mr.. T. D. Duncan has sent to the
st. Louis Republic a queer potato
which he says he found on his ranch
in the Flat Head Valley, Missoule
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-03-13
Let's reason together.

Here's a firm, one Of the
largest the country over, the
world over; it has grown, step
by step, through the years to
greatness-and it sells patent
medicines ugh
That's enough -
Wait a little
This firm pays the news
papers good money (expen-
sive work, this advertising | }
to tell the people that they
have faith in what they sell,
50 0iuch fa1M that if they can't
benefit or cure they don't want
your money. Their guarantee
is not indefinite and relative,
but definite and a6solutc-if
the medicine doesn't help,
your money is "m CALL.
Suppose every sick man
and every feeble woman tried
these medicines and found
them worthless, who would be
the loser, you or they?
The medicines are Doctor
Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery," for blood diseases,
and his &" Favorite Prescrip-
ton" for woman's peculiar ills.
If they help toward health,
they cost SI.oo a bottle
! If they don't, they
c0St N0thzNg !
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-03-13
Lunatics Punished in China.

In China, acts of homicide or murder
committed by lunatics are rare. In that
country the iron hand of Justice works
inexsrably, and the plea of insanity is not
admitted as mitigation of punishment.
In the last Imperial Gazette laborer was
scLIenced to death in the usual manner
appointed for the crime of parricide.
while his relatives, who had neglected to
inform the authorities that the mar was
insane, were eachsentenced to receive 100
blows with a stick.
According to Western ideas, this pun
lshmont Of lunatic is cruel, but there can
be little doubt that the severity adds
largely to the protection of the public, as
is evidenced by the rarity of crime by lu-
natics in China.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-03-13

"You say you bought largely Of North.
ern Pacific preferred?'
"Yes, sir. ."
And lost ?"
"Of course l lost
"Then you bought commonf'
Il did,
"And lost some more?"
"Yes, sir"
"Then you tried Oregon and Trans
Continental 2"
81 did"
"And you lost again."
Lost again"
and now you want to know what
you can do to get even with Willard 2"
"Yes, sir, that's what l came to con-
suit you about.
"H'ml H'ml The only way that sug-
gests itself to me is to watch your
chance and pick his pocket, though
there is nothing certain that he would
have anything in his wallet more valu-
able than the diagram of an eight per
cent dividend to be declared to bull
the stocks again"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-03-13

We 1Tcr Ouc Hundred Dollars reward. ior
en- ca p &C catatrh that mot be Pc't D.
tai iuE HALLS tatdith Care.
i. j. CuE>UY g. Co. Prop, Tulot0, a.
W., { & ind -tsisr~d. have known !: D.
Chefcy ior tt' last Is wears, and bHirYr hl "
perfectly AobHf0a,e in all -iucss tFans's o.
tions. aud financially able to carry out any j.
Hguii rs nlad- Dos their firm.
WESr * 1EuAN. Wholesaie Druggists, To G.
do. q. o..
WALDISC. KtSNAV e MARVIN, WHOLESALE
Druggists, Toledo %.
Halls Catarrh cure is taken internally. act
ing rectly upon the b odd and mucous sur
face OF the SYSTEM Testimonials sent nee
Price 1sc. per bottle. : cid by all druggists
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-03-13
That Was Enough.

That nice dog He can catch s
ball in his mouth when l toss one t.
him."
That's nuthin'," said the boy. "Pvs
got dog that will catch up a stick in
its teeth and bat the ball back"
But this dog can climb tree, said
DIR. Iuen, slyiy Sinking.
That's nuthin'," again retorted th,
boy. All the dogs climb trees where /
live. My dog goes to school with me
and Is In the same class" The police
surgeons breath was taken away and
he had nothing to say.-Kansas Ctr
Times
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-03-13

Buyer (confdentIy)-Say, boy, are
you sure this horse won't scare OF a
locomotive? Stable Boy Scare? Not
much. Why, sir, three different men
have been killed because that there
horse backed in the middle of the track
jist to enjoy SEEM the engine comm =
Dundee (Sc0hand) Nel0S.