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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-02-12
FrIghlful Explosi0ns.

A terrible boiler explosion occurred in
L. Gasoner's grist mill, At Secor, Illinois, on
the 30th alt. The mill was iustantane eously
destroyed and four persons killed, William
Collins, engineer, Henry Branns, William
Wheeler, foreman on the Toledo road, and
young Mshlstick. Joseph Horn was proba-
bly, fatally injured. The cornor's verdict
charged the calamity to negligence.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-02-12

The amount of luxuriousness bestowed
upon pet dogs in New York is something
almost incredible. Says the New York
Home Jonnnl: "It is not at all uncom.
mon to see carriage, with two liveried
men upon the box, driving through
Central park on a pleasant morning, with
only dog, or perhaps pair of them,
inside, taking sniff of fresh air. They
have had their bath, their locks have
been dressed, and fresh ribbons adorn
their necks, while short haired dog is
carefully blanketed,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-02-12
Milwaukee,.

MILWAUKEE, February $500 P. M
Flour Quiet but strong; choice spring
at $4 35t1450; common to fair at So 259
3.75. Wheat-Stronger; No. hard at 97c;
No. regular at 94c; No. at size; No. 3
Confirm at SOC for No. 2 and 2sc for
new. Oats Firm at 20c. Rye-Strong at
43Hc. Barley-Better; 75c for cash. No. 8
at 4lc. Pork-Suony at S9.65. Lard-At
Sc 7517 %. Hogs-Quiet but strong at
$3. .4O@400; dressed at $4.0O@4.l0.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-02-12

VIM. H. Lamphear, clerk Of Outsgamie
county, Wis.,, has skipped the country, de.
faulter. He had the unbounded confidence
of his constituents, and the county beard neg
ligently allowed him to qualify without the
necessary bonds. His defalcation amounts
to about 5000.
Ex'County Engineer Samuel r. Beewles
was arrested at Cincinnati, on the LIST inst,
for forging and raising Hamilton county
bonds for the construction of avenues and
bridges to the amount Of $4,000.
A discrepancy has been discovered in the
accounts of the Indiana National bank, At
Indianapolis, Ind. The directors claim
that the crookedness occurs in the work Of
James NJ. Nichols, former teller.
Samuel Sterrett, tax collector of Carbon
coanty, Penn, is under arrest, charged
with embezzling the public funds.
The citizens of Urbana, O., are considera-
bly, exercised at the discovery of crooked
ness in the county treasurer's office. The
treasurer, James Blase, has left the business
of his Office mostly to his two clerks, one
being brother to Blase. These young men
have been in the habit of overcharging on
tax receipts and then entering the true
amount on the books. The frauds were dis
covered by the people. The total amount of
money so taken is not known, but the treas.
urer is making restitution in every case dis.
covered,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-02-12

EvHRYrHINo will turn whom trod
upou; even the treadle. II turns the
grindstnnA A.--Bwln9tom avbeye.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-02-12
Destructive Flros.

A fire occurred in the Music Hall, st,
Paul, on the 4th inst, destroying the second
and third floors thereof. Loss nearly $5O,.
600; insured.
The village of Waunakee, situated about
ten miles north of Madison, Wis, was al.
most entirely reduced to ashes on the Sd
inst. Loss estimated at $l2,O 200.
At Lee, Mass, on the Sd inst, Baird d
Moneys blocks and the Episcopal church
burned. The business centre of the town
was wiped out Loss $4,000; insurance
S., 900.
st. Mary's college, a Catholic institution
located at st. Mary's, Kansas, was destroyed
by fire on the Sd inst. Loss about $4,000
The Granite wooden eompany's mill at
Burrillville, r. l., burned on the tn. Loss
$lOO, 600; insurance $685. 900.
Thirteen buildings were destroyed by FIRE
at Mason, Tenn, on the 30th ult.
Kinks Sons lamp works at Birming CHAM,
Eng, were burned on the 29th. An i'm.
mense quantity of goods was lost. Three
hundred workmen are thrown out OF EN-.
ployment
A fire in Haydenville, Ky, early on the
morning of the 2sth, destroyed two dry
goods stores, two groceries and Tsrpley's
hotel. Loss estimated at $4,000; half in.
sured.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-02-12

The annoyance and uncertainty char
acterizing the existing means for OBJ
tanning trustworthy intelligence con.
cerning the financial condition of girls
father, and about the actual amount of
assistance that may be expected of him,
have increased very much in England
during the last ten years. Young men
complain bitterly of the utterly inade-
quate and treacherous information that
they have had to base their matrimonial
plans upon, and to meet their wants a
Book of Heiresses is said to have been
published in London. 1t contains list
of available candidates having a
minimum income of c 200, with useful
notes relating to their ages tempers, and
social standing. As the regular review
ers would say, this work will supply q
want long felt by every poor but honest
young man who is earnestly studying tt
fit himself for che honorable Office OF
son-in.law,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-02-12

The Colorado beetle or potato-bug has
always been terror to British agricul-
turists, who have been apprehensive
that it might be imported from America
and do the mischief it has done here.
English entomologists have, therefore
been examining the subject, and have
come to the conclusion that it is very
doubtful if the beetle can be acclimated
on British soil. They say that the in
sect does not thrive west of the Rocky
mountains, where the climate is more
ike that of England than it is in the
eastern states, and that while the
Ameri can fora hourishes in England
thelAmerican fauna does not. Another
reason for belief in entomic immunity
IL that there is much larger number Of
insectivorous birds in Britain than here.
The beetles would certainly play sad
havoc in the tight little ialand should
they get over there; for it ID 10 very
small that such an army Of them As has
invaded the west might ravage 1t from
cornwall 10 northumberland in single
night.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-02-12

LONDON, February 5-l2:S0 P. M.-Liv.
erpool wheat market opens quiet; floating
cargoes dull; on passage quiet but steady;
Mark Lane slow. Imports of -four into the
United Kingdom during the past week
60,0OoG65,00o sacks; exports of wheat,
1000 ars
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-02-12
MaeMahOn Resigns.

At the council of the French ministry on
the 2Sth ult., Grevy, minister OF war, sub.
mitted his list to the president. The decree
dealt with nine generals, of these four were
to be transferred, and five, Bourbaki, De
Lar,igne, Bataille, DuBarrall and Montan.
don, definitely relieved. Marshal Mac.
Mahon declared he could not sign this de-
cree. | cannot, he said, sign a decree su
perseding brave generals, my own friends
and companions, whose legal term of COM
mand only expires in five or six months.
There is no anger in my refusal. l cannot
stay at such consent. blush at the thought,
I assure you on my honor will not do it.
1t will have to be another who does it. Po-
litical categories must not be created in the
army. / would prefer to resign. My
children would not forgive me for
such an act. cannot, where the army
is concerned, for which am responsible be.
fore the nation, obey the injunctions of
newspapers like these, and the marshal
showed two Republican newspapers which
for some days back have been publishing
lists of offers classed in political categories.
At the meeting of deputies on the 30th
ult., Grevy read, amid profound silence, the
letter from President MacMahon an
nouncing his resignation. He then read
the articles of the constitution applicable,
and announced that the chambers would
meet in congress.
The congress, after appointing tellers,
proceeded TO vote for president of the re-
public. Seven hundred and thirteen sena.
tors and deputies were present, of whom
GO voted. The absolute majority required
was 326. NJ. Jules Grevy obtained $50 votes
and Geude Chauzy SO. NJ. G,evy was &C.
cordinsly declared elected, and was pro-
claimed president of the republic for the
term of Seven years.
On the evening after the election Marshal
MacMahon visited President Grevy and con.
gratu ated him on his elevation. The inter.
view WAS most cOurteouS
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15
OFFICIAL LETTER.
Jos. ROBERTS, Sec'y r. & e Co. !:

Jos. ROBERTS, Sec'y r. & E Co.:
Owing to an increased flow of water
progress in sinking the winze has been
slow during the past week. New pump
has arrived and will be in position on
the 1400-foot level in about three days.
After getting this large pump at work I
apprehend no farther difficulty with the
water. Am driving the lateral drift on
14O0-foot level. having decreased the
size of the drift; am making better prog.
ress than heretofore. 1t is my intention
to crosscut the vein on the 1400 and
1500-foot levels at the same time. Work
in the upraise above the 1200-foot level
is progressing well, with very encourag-
ing prospects; am carrying this upraise
on the hanging wall of the ledge. Work
on the I'd and Sd levels is being pushed
forward with veay good results; am ex-
tracing small quantity of very good
ore; everything indicates an increased
yield soon. The mill has been running
the past week on tailings. with salts
factory results.
I. B. PHEBY, Superintendent.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15

The Power OF PRAYER.-An excellent
lady in New York tells what trial to her
her first husband was, being SCOOTER at
holy things, and how, after vainly re-
monstrating with him for years she at
last organized prayer campaign con-
corning him, land in less than three
weeks from that time his horse ran
away with him, and he was thrown out
Of the wagon and killed."
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15

The Oldest inhabitant OF Marin county,
California, recently died. He was an In
dian, and died in Nicasio. He talked of
participating in scenes which occurred
over a hundred years ago. and was
thought by the neighbors to be about 115
years old.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15

France spends fifteen and half times
as much on her army az on her schools,
Italy twelve times as much, England five
and half times, Germany four and two
fifths times, Austria four times, and
Switzerland one and one.eighth times.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15
FRIDAYS QUOTATIONS.

By W. q. TELEGRAPH Co.
800 0phir-39A 39,i
$40 Mexican. 394 80 3914
$40 Gould d Curry-l4A
100 Best & Belcher-25 ash
225 California-7k rs
$40 Savage-l5 15A 1875
14c Con Virginia-77s TX
40 Chollar-48
43O Hale g. Norcross-lS 1871 49,
220 Crown Point-6A
TAO Yellow Jacket-21h OH 21sl 2l%
2l0 Kentuck-6hl
2o5 Alpha-18A 1Sh
2090 Belcher-8 8b5 8ls
44s Confidence-17 liz 1875 TN
100 Sierra Nevada-47
1855 Bullion SIX
1890 Exchequer-7 6s4 Ga 6s
As Seq Belcher-24 20
800 Overman-12 liz 12bl0
125 Justice-5ss 81
rs Union-.61A
$50 Alts-7M IN
20 Raymond Il Ely-GA 81
IS Eureka Con-30
$50 Day-30c
100 Hillside-2A 2.30 az
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15

The paper to be established at Bodie by
Mr.. Hoole will be named the News"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15

PROPOSED DIVISION OF TExAs.-A
Washington telegram to the New Orleans
Times, under date Of Jan. 22d, says: "It
is quietly reported that Senator Bayard,
who went to Texas as member of the
Senatorial escort with the body of the
late Representative Schleicher, will in
quire into the feeling of the people con-
cerning the division Of Texas into two
States-North and South Texas-which
would give the Senate two more mem
bers. and the Democratic party two more
in their majority. The matter is kept
very quiet, but that there is such n ove-
ment on foot is most reliably stated. If
the feeling is in its favor, the movement
looking to the subdivision of the State
will commence this Winter. San An
tonic is spoken of as the contemplated
capital Of South Texas if such State is
made"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15

PIOCHE, JAnuHfy 3IBt, 1878.
TITO THE HOLDERS OF CERTIFICATES OF
i Indebtedness Of Lincoln County, accrued
prior to the LIST Of April, A. D. 1875.
Whereas, there is now the sum Of 81 600
in the Redemption Fund. / hereby
notify the holders of said indebtedness that
sealed proposals for the surrender Of the same
Of February, A. D. 1879, in accordance with an
Act Of the Legislature Of the State Of Nevada.
approved March 4th, A. D. 1875.
D. A. FULKS,
f1-td Treasurer.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15

When young tobacco chewer, who
boasted that his father used the weed up
to the day of his death, was asked il he
didn't think it shortened his days. re-
piled: "Not ct all. Each one of his
days was twenty-four hours long, just
the same as if he hadn't used tobacco"
Il Norristown Herald.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15

A nugget Of gold worth $104 was
found on Silver Greek. Oregon.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15
LATE RECEIPTS AT PoUJApE's.

LATE 1SEOElF15 AT TUUJAUE B.
Fine Teas.
Cigars.
Potatoes.
To arrive to-day: A choice lot OF light
pressed Natural Leaf Tobacco.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15

PRICE REDUcED-Speed increased
Andauser st. Louis and Phi. Best Mil
waukee bottled Lager Beer by the barrel
&c doz.) $275O; per dozen, SIS; per
bottle, 50 cts.
The bar always supplied with the best
fluid refreshments.
Panaca Saloon, No. 1000 Main ST.,
One PRICE! ONE Bril-!
CALIFORNIA GOLD JEwELRY sold at the
Golden Rule store, and old jewelry taken
in exchange.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15

In speaking of early days in Illinois,
General Shields said that the Mormons
gave Douglas great deal of trouble at
the time that Nauvoo was their head
quarters. just at this time Joe Smith
had q revelation commanding the Nor
mons to vote the Wing ticket. and. as
they were formidable element in the
vote OF the State, Douglas and myself
called upon Smith to talk the matter
over. Douglas was so convincing in his
arguments that Smith was converted to
his views, but said as he had one reveal.
ton it would not do to have another.
He said. however. that if they would call
upon Rigney Smith, his brother, he
could probably accomplish what they
wished. Rigney was accordingly con-
suited, and at the next convocation of
the temple he announced that he had
later revelation which directed the Nor
mons to vote the Democratic ticket.
When Joe Smith was questioned on the
subject, he replied that, as Rigney's
revelation was later than his, they must
follow that. The result was a sweeping
Democratic victory in that portion of the
State.
An Irishman visiting Dublin for the
first time went into a tavern and called
for glass of whisky. 1t was brought to
him with slice of lemon in it, Pat
surveyed it for some minutes in wonder
ing silence, and then. calling the waiter,
said in half whisper, whats that?"
Lemon. your honor" was the reply.
"Sure, l know that" said, Pat. who had
never seen a lemon before in his life,
"but what's it there for?" ITO give it
flavor" answered the other. This was
wrinkle for Pat. who returned to his bog,
and on the first occasion of entertaining
his friends, slipped slice OF potato into
each mans whisky. whats the man.
ing of that at ALL" inquired one of the
company. Don't you know it's to give
it favor?" replied the host, affecting
supreme contempt for the others ignor-
ance.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15

JOB WORK done with Neatness
at the Record Office.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15

DR.. Hale of Chicago, taking as his
text the case OF a woman who was run
over in the street and killed, because she
drew back after starting to cross ahead
of pair of horses, says that he is sur
prised that more women are not hurt in
the same way. IA woman starts to
cross the street." he says, land when
she gets one-third or half way over she
sees team approaching; the driver in
nearly every instance watches her move
ments, and seeks to drive in behind her,
if she keeps on her way, all is we'll. II
she only stands still she is perfectly safe.
but here comes in the strange and fatal
idiosyncracy Of her sex. Just as the
driver thinks he can safely drive behind
her, she stops, starts back few steps
and, unless the driver is prompt and
draws his horse back on his launches
the woman is under his feet or knocked
down.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-17
ED,

ST AIS.-ln this city, on Sunday, the l6th
inst, Mrs. Maria Staats widow Of Abra maj III
Stahts, in tie list year Of her age
Other papers please copy.
TOMLlNSON.-On March 18th, Nathaniel
l.. TOmlinsOn.
The relatives and friends Of the family are
respectfully Invited to attend the funeral,
from the house OF Mr. Levi smith, No. 4l9 T..
Eighth street, on Tuesday, the 18th instant,
at 3o'clock, p. III.
WHITrAKER.-On the 18th inst. Emma
daughter Of james and Elizabeth Whitta-
ker, aged wears and months.
The relatives and friends Of tho family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral, at
,-"' O'Clock. on Tuesday afternoon, the 18th
vest, to leave the residence Of her parcnts
i est second street, to proceed to VIII
N Rlcn and Biandywne cemetery.
NJ AtNRlDE On the 18th instant, Of typhoid
Pn"NIn MA and who ping cough, Josephine
.nuH4est daughter Ot John and Ellen Mae
hr"e, aged year, ~ months and Is days.
J he ir ends Of the family are respectfully
invited 10 attend the funeral, from the resi-.
dcncr Of her parents, No. IA West Thirteenth
street, rn Tuesday afternoon, at O'Clock. In
t,rmc cnt at tie new Catholic cemetery. on the
Laucastt pike.
Sunday, March 10th, Eve
rard FOulke, only child OF William and
Ljuisc Skilman, in the eth year OF his age
'Ic relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral, from the resi-
dence of his parents, SO! West Seventh street,
on Wednesday. the 18th instant, to meet AT
the house at O'Clock. and proceed at 3 o clock
to Rivcrview cemetery.
Freed from sickness, freed from death,
Freed from trouble, freed from pain,
This bud Of promise blooms in Heaven,
To ioin earih's loved ones once again
Farewell, Everard, we will meet you.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-17
Istt t.jJl
ghe nungsr,sn I.uus.s,ou.

LosDoS, March l6.-The "Times's"
correspondent at Pesth, writing on the
IA; says; "5incs last night Thursday
the waters have fallen considerably.
The little island formed by the dry
parts OF Szegedin is growing larger and
larger. Although higher up the river
a heavy gale blew in the town and
surrounding precincts it was quite calm
though frosty, the cold adding to the
suif-rings of the thousands who were
campef in and about the town with nc
shelter. The work of clearing the
houses OF their inmates is now carried
on systematically. All houses construct.
ed of sun dried bricks, and therefore
most in danger OF falling, are now
quit. empty. Stone and brick houses
are next dealt with. Temporary rmi.
grafton on a large scale is going on. All
the villages and boroughs have hos.
pitably opened their houses and stores
to the refugees, some of them shelter.
Ing almost as many strangers as regn-
lar tenants, A number of railway trains
yesterday took TO Temisvar about s..
900 fugitives, while 500 people went
by steamer tc szentes. The Emperor
has contributed a further sum of IL, 900
horns. Szentes is now the only place
in danger. The Emperor will 20 to
szegedsn Sunday evening. An official
statement shows tha. of the $1,000
houses in sseseden, all except 26l
have been destroyed. Most of the in
habitants destroyed were of the lower
classes OF the population.
The London "Observsr's' dispatch
from Vienna states that 1t is thought
that 5000 persons have been drowned.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-17
An OLD Mans suadem Death.

Henry Painter, an old gentleman
about 70 years Of age, residing in War,
wick township, Chester county, Pa, died
suddenly on Thursday last. Deceased
was apparently in his usual health,
and on entering the house in the even
ing end.avored to pull off his boots, but
found that his feet had swollen so Iuuch
that he could not do so. His house
keeper volunteered her services 10 as
sist him, h. sitting on 'lie floor while
she was at work. After tugging for
some time she succeeded in getting one
of, and while engaged in pulling at
the other the old gentleman fell over
on the floor and suddenly expired.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-17
Utilizing the ELECTRIC Lixht.

The reading Coal and Iron Company
are experimenting with the electric
light SO as to enable them to unload
their coal vessels by night. Monday
night two lights were used at pier IS.
Port Richmond. and the stevedores
worked until nine o'clock. One light
was IN each rigging below the mast
head.
The power of the light produced was
equal to the hundred candles and CON-
pleteiy lighted up the wharf and ship.
The company is also arranging to use
the electric light as headlight for
their ships at sea. An experiment was
made Monday night, and the light pro-
duced was very brilliant. The entire
river in front Of the vessel was illun-
mated SO that paper could b- read on
a vessel in the centre of the stream by
the light thrown from the bow of ves-
sci close to the wharf.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-17
Real Estate Sales.

At 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon D
II. Csyle Il Co., auctioneers, sold, a,
No. West Fourth street, the following
properties for the Union Loan Associa,
ton: Three story brick house, on
Front street, near Claymont, to J. A.
Bond, for $3.50; two brick houses on
Delaware avenue, near Union street,
one to Mrs. Mary Macklem, for 81
222.5O, and the other to Mrs. Mary Nc
Pherson, for 81 ,O37; lot on the north
side of Gilpin avenue, between Rodney
and Claymont streets, 80 by 100 feet
to Thomas }. Bennett. for 1896 per
foot; notion store, No. t W. Fourth
street, toJoseph l.. Carpenter, Jr., for
Sl,0lO.
Joshua T. Head, on Saturday after
noon, at 4 o'clock, sold at public sale
a building lot 2j by 10 feet, on Cham
berlin street, to Edmund Provost, for
$50, at ST per foot.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-17
A Romance Of vassar College.

Miss Martha 8. Mcdonald the daugh-
ter OF wealthy medici ne dealer of New
York, entered Vassar College year
ago. She was sixteen years old, of
good form and pleasing face, and she
was soon tavorite among her compan-
ions. Not so with the faculty, who soon
saw that she was disseminator of mis-
chief among tho others; but as her
father had given eight thousand dollars
to the institution, they made the best
OF it. A few days ago the girl was mis-
sing. twas then ascertained that she
had been corresponding clandestinely
with young man from New York, and
meeting him on Saturday, the day the
vassar girls are allowed to go shopping.
Two of her girl com eanions had helped
her to pack her wardrobe and escape
from the place to meet the youth, Mr..
). Z. spencer jr., son of the partner of
her father. They went toa Poughk-ep-
Gle clergyman and were married, then
going TO hotel, wAere they remained
a day or two before going to New York.
The faculty OF Vassar expelled the girls
who helped the clipping bride away.
The parents OF the levers in New York
have become reconciled