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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27
discordant crOaks No matter how clear
and bright the night, the police officers
prepare for storm when the warning
comes.


A Brave Miner.
From the Eureta (Nev.) Sentinel.
Some ten weeks ago Jack Kerneen
foreman of the Hamburg mine, had just
gone down on the 450 level of the mine
on his usual round of inspection, when
attention was called to a man crawling
out of eighty-foot deep winze, who fell
fainting ~ soon as he reached the floor oil
the drift. Jack rushed to the man, found
him insensible, and saw at once that it
was case of foul air, and it flashed
across his mind that there were more
miners in the bottom of that shaft. To
rush to another portion Of the shaft and
summon assistance, grab a rope, hurry
back and start down the winze ladder
was but the work of a minute. Reach
ing the bottom he found them lying in a
stupor and insensible. He attached the
rope to one Of them, sang out to the
miners who had gathered at the mouth
of the winze to haul away, which they
did with will, and soon landed him on
top. The operation was repeated with
the other two, and then Jack, dizzy and
faint, climbed out, his temp throbbing
WleA poAu, al" vel ACoA ANOhAO AAAA-
self.
Some time ago Jack was working in
the Atlas mine, putting in a blast in the
bottom of q ninety-foot Wine, in CON-
pany with brother miner. Everything
being ready to fire it, his companion lit
the fire, and both started up the ladder,
Jack ahead. He had climbed about
twenty feet when his partner shouted he
was about to faint. Without moments
hesitation Jack skipped back, and Just as
the man relaxed his hold succeeded in
grabbing a death grip in his shirt. 1t
was a fearfully heavy burden, the man
weighing 200 sounds; but, putting forth
all his muscular strength, he slowly
climbed the ladder round by round, the
insensible miner embarrassing his pro-
gress by his contortions. 1t was almost
certain death unless he succeeded in get
ting out of reach of the explosion, and
his progress seemed to be painfully slow;
but he hung on, and was within ten feet
of the top before the blast went off-a
sufficient distance to place him and his
load out of harms way. Half dozen
more rounds brought him to the surface
of the drift, where he deposited the man
and fell exhausted beside him.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27

cago from March /, 1877 to March l. 1873,
was 4,009,3ll; average weight of summer
packing 1860 9100, and average yield of
lard 1880, against an average weight of
1879 and yield of lard of 2s.1o for last
summers season. The winter packing for
the regular season was 2,50l,s 1886; against
t,6lS,0s4 last season. The average weight of
the winter season was 22,S37 and lard 3,9o5
pounds, against the weight, last year, of
81 ,597 pounds and lard yield of 3,5l0 pounds.
The manufacture of products necessarily
shows heavy increase.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27

PHA1AoH's heart was hard, but it waa
pulp in comparison with paste brush
that has laid on the door over night
Worcester Press.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27

WHEN the Webster mansion at Marsh
field, Mass, was destroyed by fire re-
Gently, the entire roof, instead of falling
into the flames, was blown into the air.
1t is supposed that quantity of powder
had been concealed under the roof dur
ing the Revolutionary war, by the
soldiers who were quartered there.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27

F. W. PERcIvAL publishes letter re-
garding the excavations at Mycene, now
conducted by Mr.. Stamataki. A sixth
tomb has been discovered within the
circle of stone slabs on the Acropolis,
and as five only are mentioned by Pau
sanias, DR.. Schliemann's theory is de-
stroyed. Numerous remains of aIchao-
logical value continue to be found. On
one of the tombstones the lions sculp-
tured bear marks showing close con-
nection with Assyrian art.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27

ONE of the prominent business men of
jacksonville, Fla, offers to take the con-
tract of running the city government for
a year for two-thirds what it now COSTS
He will be mayor, alderman, police--in
fact, the whole machinery of the govern
ment-and if, at the end of the year, the
people say by their votes that they have
not had as good city administration as
they have had for years, he will pay the
bills and claim nothing.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27
N lew York.

New YORK, March 1873 :OO p. M.-Cotton
Dull at lO1sc for middling uplands.
Flour-Without decided change; receipts
5000 bbls; sales 1850 bbls. Wheat
Without decided change; receipts $4,000
bus; sales $1,000 bus, at $1.26 for No. 2
spring seller March. Rye e-Quiet at 100
favor; receipts 100000 bus; sales 36, 900 bus
at 526l56c for western mixed. Barley
Steady. Oats-Without important change !;
receipts 81 900 bus; sales 600 bus prices
unchanged. Pork-Steady at $lO.25@
1850. Lard--Steady at $50. Whisky
At $l.O6}101.0s. Petroleum-U nchanged.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27

Mrs. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, the widow
of the late President Lincoln, is living
secluded life in an interior town in
France, and declines to return to Amer
lea lest she may again be placed in a
lunatic asylum. tits said that in France
she still INDUCES, to q moderate extent,
in her propensity for buying things for
which she has no Use, and filling closets
with articles wholly unnecessary.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27
THE EAST.

A LARGE meeting in the board of trade
rooms, at Buffalo, N. Y, on the 10Th inst,
favored the free pipe line from the oil
regions to New York.
MILLS, heavy New York stock broker,
suspended on the 10Th inst, being short :"
of the market.
COMMODORE JOHN GRAHAM, of the
United States navy, died of apoplexy on
the 18th inst, aged s4. The commodore was
one of the twelve officers who took part in
the midnight expedition against the British
stronghold opposite Black Rock. Nine of
the officers werekilled or severely wounded,
Graham receiving a wound in the ankle
which caused the amputation of the limb
afterwards.
LEHIGH and Wilkesbarre coal company
resumed work on the 18TH inst, in eleven
collicries, on three-quarter time, giving work
to two thousand men and boys.
A BILL has been introduced in the Penn
sylvania house of representatives which
makes cremation of the human body mis-
demeanor, provides for fine of not less
than $500 nor more than 81 ,0O0 with impris
onment, and makes il the duty of constables,
sheriffs and other officers to enforce the act
of prosecution.
STATE detectives at Tewkesbury, Mass,
on the 10th inst, arrested q number of men
on the charge of living in open polygamous
colony at Tewkesbury.
The Pennsylvania senate has adopted a
resolution urging the congressman Of that
state to oppose any change in the present
tariff system, as far as it's affects the mate
rial interests of that state.
JEHIAL READ * Co., Of New York, whole
sale dealers in hats and straw goods, have
suspended. Liabilities about 500, 900. The
firm has business connection in st. Louis.
The Iron City insurance company, Of
Pittsburg, Pa, in winding up its business,
on the 18th inst, found a shortage of $l2,-
600. The secretary of the company, Col
onel David Campbell, was at once suspect
ed and arrested. The president of the COM
pany says that he has positive proof of
Campbeli's guilt.
The hazing freshmen of Dartmouth Col.
lege were held in bonds of $500 each, and
the ringleader in 81, 900 for trial, on the 18th.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27

THE Indian famine has cost the East
India government ~, 6,220, 900, and it is
proposed by the authorities hereafter to
regard these yisitations as regularly re-
curing, and not as exceptional events,
and to make preparations for them by
laying up 81, 500, 900 a year 20 as to meet
the scourge when it comes without un-
duly disturbing the revenue.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27

THE returning board case was brought to
an end on the 18th inst, at New Orleans, by
the decision of the Supreme Court, which
overruled the recent verdict and released
Anderson.
ST. PATRICK's DAY was celebrated in an
orderly but enthusiastic manner throughout
the country, the demonstrations in such
cities as Chicago, st. Louis, New Orleans
and Montreal being particularly noticeable.
GOVERNOR HAMPTON, of South Carolina,
telegraphs that he has offered reward OF
$500 for the arrest of Redmond, the noted
illicit whisky brigand.
THE New York superintendent of public
works expects to have the canals open on
the 18th of April, which is the earliest sea-
son for twenty-one years.
GREENvILLE TREMAIN, son of Lyman
Tremain, and candidate for attorney general
on the New York state republican ticket,
last fall, died at Albany, N. ", on the l4th
inst, of typhoid fever.
The Pennsylvania colonization society,
has authorized the American colonization
company, TO send at its expense fifty emf
grants to Liberia. They will leave on the
lst of May, and will locate at the flourish.
ing settlement of Brewerville, ten miles
from Monrovia. 1t was named in honor of
the late Charles Brewer, of Pittsburg, by
whose generosity many emigrants have been
enabled to reach Liberia.
LIEUTENANT JAMES MAST, of the second
artillery, left Fort McHenry, last Wednes-
day, without leave, and has been missing
ever since.
A YOUNG gentleman, by the name of
Richard Shaw, residing in Fifth avenue.
New York, and well known as a society
leader, shot himself in the head, in house
of ill-repute, on the llth inst., because one
of the inmates, with whom he was in
fatuated, refused either to marry him or to
live privately as his mistress. The wound is
not fatal
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27

LANCASTER, Pa, is somewhat excited
because a very fine young lady of that
place eloped with merchant. The
young lady is a college graduate with all
that the name implies; still she eloped.
The parents Of the girl did not object to
merchants generally, but the stock in
trade of this particular merchant was
peanuts, and he only had one leg; be-
sides, his place of business was stand
on the street, 50 they naturally feel dis
pleased about the occurrence.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27
Terms, $500 a Year In Advance.
RATES OF ADvERTrsrNo
CURRENT TOPICS.

The Russian government has entered
into heavy contract with a steam
dredging firm of New York city. The
design is to dredge out broad ship chan
mel, twenty feet in depth and ten miles
in length, through the the lagoon which
separates Cronstadt and st. Petersburg.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27
Chicago.

CHICAGO, March 19-1 80 p. NJ Wheat
-Unsettled and Hover; gilt-eage $l.10; regu.
lar $l.O7 cash; $l.O7H@1.07H for seller
April. Corn-Fair demand and easier
42Ac for cash; 1880 for April, and 43c for
May. Oats-Weak and easier; 24Ac for
cash and April; 27Hc for seller May. Rye
and Barley-Unchanged. Pork-Essier
$9.A5 for cash; s9.47K for seller April; 1850
April; $7.25@7.27k for May. Whisky--At
$l.o4. Hogs-Receipts $4,000; quiet; par
ties apart 5@l0c lower bid; sellers asking
yesterdays prices; light $3.65@3.SO; heavy
S. 50(d4.OO.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27

DURING the past year the expert
mental department of agriculture at
Washington distributed over 10000 tea
plants, grown in the greenhouses of the
department. Three hundred pounds of
the seed of this plant have been lately
sown, with view of extensive distribu-
tion in the southern states.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27
TUESDAY, March 19.-Harrison, chair
man of the committee on civil service reform, sub

TUESDAY, March l9.-darrls0n, chair
man Of the committee civil service reform, sub
mitted q majority report Of that committee on the
matter Of the charges against Ooorkeeper Polk. II
declares Polk 70 be unit for the responsibilities Of
the position, and recommends the adoption Of =
resolution declaring the Office of doerkeeper vacant
and devolving It's duties ON the sergcan.-st-arms
until the appointment Of . new doorkeeper. The
minority report, Aligned by Cook, Cravens, Garth
aud Henry, declared that no corruption having
been proven or even charged AniDst Polk, 1t would
be grievo0s wrong to adopt the majority. rssolu-
ton The reports were ordered printed and recon-
mittcd ..... Bills we're passed fixing the conpenA-
ton of jurors in the u s. courts at e. and fixing
the compensation Of U. 8. narshals and their dup
uties. II limits that OF the marshal TO Is, 900, the
chief deputies 70 e. 500 and the other deputies TO
as dayA After short session In committee 0f
the whole ON the general deficiency bill the house
adjourned,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27

THE Adelaide Observer says that the
Australians think they can successfully
compete with America in the grain mar
kets of the world, il they can only keep
ahead of America in the invention of
labor-saving machinery. In the Austria
Liam house of deputies member brought
in a bill to award "boDus" of $4,000
for the invention of "the best machine
for reaping, cleaning and bagging wheat
on the ground"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27
HUMOROUS.

WHEN Mr.. Baker took to wife
A buxom little dear,
He fenced her in with both his arms,
And whispered in her ear,
Now do | promise thee, my love,
Ne'er from thy side TO 90;
For like all bakers, little one,
Idaily need my doe"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27

A TUMULT was occasioned in Toronto on
the 18th inst, by the appearance of O'Dono-
Won Rossa to lecture. The entertainment
was . failure, ~ the crowd became demsn.
strative and overawed the lecturer. Gas.
groves and Collins taverns were attacked
and sacked during the night. Many were
seriously injured in . conflict with the
police. On the morning Of the 10th inst.
nine companies Of troops and one hundred
policemen were guarding St. Patrick's hall,
near which . mob Of seven thousand had
congregated.
butcher, the general manager Of the
stock yards OF the New York Central, has
made statement, giving q the reason why
John P. Squires, Of Boston, ceased to pat.
ronize the New York Central, that lower
rate was offered him by the Grand Trunk,
the result of which broke down every ship.
per to Boston except Squires. butcher
also says the New York Central had given
him equal privileges with every other ship.
per. Prince, Of Boston, says that Sauirea
was discriminated against st Buffalo. and
lthst he can prove II.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27

FRIDAY. March !5.--Robbins from the
committee on ways and means reported substitute
for tine bin to promote the deposit of savings with
the treasury and the refundng OF the national debt
which referred to the Committee Of the whole
... The discussion of the contested election Of
Dean vs. Field for the Third district Of Massachu-
setts was then opened. After some debate the
speaker read telegram from the secretary Of state
announcing the death at Havana Of yellow fever
of Hon j. 4. Leonard, of louisiana, and the house,
as mark Of respect for the deceased, adjourned.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27
WEDNESDAY. March l3.-After the in

troduced bill for the payment of all customs du-
ties and of all other debts due the United States In
legal tender notes at par except in cases where IL is
otherwise expressly stipulated on the face of the
obligation contract. Referred Consideration
was then resumed Of unfinished business. being the
bill in regard to the Pacific railroad sinking fund.
and Matthews spoke thereon Pending discussion
Gordon, by request, introduced bill to authorize
the construction Of a narrow -guage rairead from
Bismarck to the Black Hills. Referred ...... The
sular and diplomatic appropriation bill received
from the house and referred to the committee on
appropriations ... Adjourned until Monday,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-03-27

SATURDAY, March 16.-After the in
PRODUCTION and reference of several bills the house
went into committee of the whole on the private
calendar, the unfinished business being the bill
making available for the yment Of certain south
ern beiu mail contractors the $375 OO0 already
appropriated. After short debate, on motion Of
Eden the enacting clause Of the bill was stricken
out, and the committee and reported action on
the house. The report of the committee was con-
Cured in without ivisiOn ..,, Al adjourned,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-09-14

and y ct there is no relief nor any re-
lease. Worse and worse the cpl
demic has grown, until to-day it
has capped the climax, and the
hearts Cf the brave men who have
stood in the breach are Dlanched
with fear with a dread that an
Inhalation awaits us, and that we
are destined to be blotted from the
earth. Fear sits on every face and
dread on eveay heart. We work,
not in the shadow, but in the very
face of death. We meet him on
every hand and at every moment
in the names of his victims and in
the desolation he has spread about
us. Hope we have none. We de-
spair of any relief, but we are
nerved for the end. We pray bles-
sings upon the generous who have
helped us in all the States; we pray |
for the safety of those who have |
come among us to nurse the sick |
and to minister to the dying, and |
we ask that the names of the women |
and the men who have laid down
their lives for us shall be handed |
down forever as among the bright
est and best on earth.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-09-14

AS the probable appearance OF
frost is a matter of anxious interest
over a great tract of our Southern
country this yearwe have concluded
to give the date of the first frost
from 1851 to 1875, inclusive.
The observations were made by
the late Prof. VIM. M. Stewart at
his residence at Glenwood, about
three miles from GAINESVILLE, in
Lat. 360 2S' Long. 80 IL w. from
Washington. Elevation 481 feet
above tide in Gulf of Mexico. Ele-
walton of nearest river surface at
low water, 81 feet. The records
were kindly submitted to us by
Mr.. Sam Stewart, son of the dis
tinguished scientist who made the
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-09-14

When used for Rheumatism, Sore
Throat, Lame Back, Neuralgia,
Sprains, Bruises, Cuts, Contracted
Muscles, Stiff Joints, Corns and
Burns, ON human beings; and
SPAWN, Ring Bone, Calls, Cuts,
Scratches, etc., on animals, Cous-
sens lightning Liniment is I'M
equaled, and its effect simply cleo
trical. As its name suggests, it is
quick to relieve, and thousands bear
witness to its astounding virtues.
Price 30 cents a bottle. For sale by
Owen d Moore.
July 20, 1878-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-09-14
'"Those who look backwards
Always look through tears"
Tribute of Respect.

Again we are called upon TO record one Of
those sad bereavements, which, i'm the 5lis-
pensatlon of a wise Providence has been
brought upon us.
To-day we mourn the loss of three of our
loved scholars, Myrtle Mary and David
Halliburton, who in the SPACE Of ave short
days have been called fp1m earth to Heaven.
seldom Is eyer in the history of our school
has an affection 50 deep and so sudden fall
len upon us. Our hearts are bowed with
sorrow at the loss Of those dear children
who were beloved by all who knew them,
and from the depth Of our grief we would
tender to their memory that tribute Of afIec.
ton which the parity OF their young lives
81 nehly deserves,
Gentle, loving and kind, they endeared
themselves alike to teachers and classmates
entwining as 1t were their own virtues about
our hearts, whose tenderest chords are rent
by their untimely death.
A pail of gloom hangs over our school to-
day, but through that gloom we look to Him
who "dOeth all things we'll" ani can but
saw from the midst % our sorrow, "Thy viii
be done.H
eThs Lord gave, the Lord hath taken
away; blessed he the name Of the Lord"
To the bereaVed parents OF these dear
children we tender our sineera sv.ss...
thies I'm this hour Of their deep affiiction
and sorrow, and while we spread upon the
r'cords OF our school these proceedings ~ a
token Of respect 10 the memory Of those we
loved, We also transmit y copy of same 70
their graz stricken parents, as but a faint
espression of that sympathy and sorrow
which overaows our hearts.
w. A.JACKson,
RI, PlcgERgee,
N. q, BATS,
Committee.
tlarksvliie. Tenn, sept. = ISIS.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-09-14

Having just returned from New
York where / purchased a full stock
of Drugs and Druggist Sundries, 1
will resume the drug business, for
the present, in the house with Mr..
j. ID. Russell. / will keep constantly
on hand all the popular patent
medicines, and my shelves always
well supplied with the purest and
freshest Drugs. Also a handsome
line of Stationary, Box Paper of the
lateststyles, States and Slate Pencils,
Pens, Pen Holders, Pencils,
Blank Books, Inks, Copy Books,
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Window
Glass and everything kept in a
first class Drug Store, which ] will
sell at bottom prices. Special care
given to the compromising of
Prescriptions both day and night.
Mr.. Geo. McCurdy is with me and
will be pleased to have his friends
call upon him. / would ask of my
friends and former customers, also
the public generally, to call and
examine my stock and prices before
purchasing elsewhere.
Respectfully,
J. F. WAKEFIELD.
p. ST. will remove to the house
now occupied by Mr.. G.. N. Byers
Jan. 1st, 1879.
Sept. IA, 1881.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-09-14

Mrs. MARIA MERIwETHER, wife
of w. d. Meriwether, died in this
city Sept. 9th, at IL O'Clock. She
was a member of the Baptist Church
at this place, and died in the Chris
tian's faith. She was a devoted
Christian, loving wife and a
fond mother. She selected the
text from which DR.. Sears preached
her funeral sermon to a large con-
gregation. \ good woman has
gone to her reward, and we tender
her bereaved husband and her
three children our profoundest SYM
pathies.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-09-14
Gun andLOck Smith.

Messrs. Sid. Moore and Florence
Bates have gone into the Gun and
LOck-Smith business. They have
secured a room with Mr.. Caleb
Lowell at his Chair Factory on Coz
ner of First and Commerce Streets.
All orders left with Hyman d Hay
will be promptly attended to. When
you want repairing done give us a
call. aug 24-'78-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-09-14

Our eolored people have organized
an Agricultural and Mechanical
Association and their first Fair will
be held at the Fair Grounds, OctO-
Der II, Is, and 10. The Association
is composed of the very best of our
colored people and we have but
little doubt that everything will be
conducted in an orderly manner.
One thousand dollars alone is offered
in the speed rings. For particulars
see hand bills.