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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
A Southern Incident.

The Office of the state treasurer at
Atlanta, Ca, was the scene of a bloody
tragedy on the 1lth inst, the parties
being Colonel Robert A. Aston, mem.
Der of the legislature, and Captain Ed.
Cox, of Dekalb county. Aston was shot
in the right temple, the ball passing through
the brain, killing him. Cox was shot in the
mouth and through the left hand. His
injuries are not serious. The difficulty arose
from complication in regard to the lease
Of convict labor from the state. Cox wanted
Alston to sell his interest in the contract to
certain parties, but the latter oisregarded
his wishes. Hence the ARRAY.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
FOREIGN.

LONDON, March 12-12:30 p. M.-Liver.
pool wheat market opens quiet; floating
cargoes very little inquiry; on passage buy.
ers have made q pause, which, however,
will probably only be temporary; Mark
Lane improving good cargoes red winter
wheat, of coast, at As; good cargoes mixed
American corn, off coast, at 22s Sd. Imports
of wheat into the United Kingdom during
the past week, 215,O00@220,OO0 quarters;
-four, 150, OOO@155, 900 sacks. Exports Of
wheat, 5000 quarters.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

BY fire at Georgetown, Md, on the
night of the 8th inst. three children of
Daniel Martin, colored, were burned to
death.
Charles Guchenbach, aged l6 years and
John and Emma Seipp, several years
younger, Henry Schoepperkoetter, a black
smith, and Mrs. Catherine Borst were
burned to death at East st. Louis, Mo-, on
the 9th inst. The victims were sleeping in
the residence of Mrs. Henrietta Bausch,
over wagon shop and were unable to
escape from the burning structure owing to
the fact that the door leading to their
apartments was fastened to the outside.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
OvePWoighle<l.

The floor in Mechanics hall, South Ber.
wick, Me-, gave away on the 10th inst dur
ing tswn meeting, cprecipitated. nearly
fifty persons to the floor below. No one
killed but many we're fearfully and probably
fatally Injured. Public sentiment is bitter
against the builders of the hall, which it is
claimed was built in a crininally careless
manner.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

A Nems' Laredo special says: A party of
Indians rsided Lopita rancho, Mexico, tax.
ing all the horses and wounding the herd.
ers. 1t is reported they killed two shep.
herds ON the 9th at Agnaverde. Citizens
and soldiers from New Laredo are pursuing
them, and American troops are guarding the
fords,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

NEAR Ashland, Oregon, early one
morning recently, forest of pine trees
was seen bending down as though bowed
by terrific gale Of wind. At the same
time not a breath Of air was in motion.
During the previous night a furious
storm had passed over the forest accom-
panied by rain and snow, and the steady
force of the wind had bent the trees and
held them in that position until the fall
ing snow and freezing rain had fastened
them in unyielding bonds of ice, and 80
they remained until the sun set them
free
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

At New York, on the night OF the 9th
inst, John P. Richards surprised two bur.
glars engaged in ransacking his parlor, and
Immediately began to shoot, with fatal ef.
feet to one of the thieves. The other vii.
lain was secured.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

The TRANSMISSION of Chinese treasure
is thus described in the Foochow Herald:
Bullion is conveyed to Peking in
'sheaths, which ara nothing more than
rounded logs about three feet in length
and circumference. Each log contains
Tis. 5000 or sl,0O0 and is split into two
portions, which are then followed out for
the reception of the silver. OF course
these halves fit most accurately together
and cannot possibly be tampered with.
The chink is pasted around with fine
strong paper, and this is carefully stamp.
ed. The logs are then bound with iron
clamps and are ready for the toughest
usage"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

COLONEL TRowBRIDGE, member of
the state assembly from Kings, N. Y, has
scheme to take the place of the numer.
GUS propositions and bills offered in the
legislature regarding convict labor and
protection of honest industry, which
excites curious comment. His resolu-
tions call upon congress to set apart
Alaska or some other portion of the
common territory for penal colony to
which the several states may Danish con-
victs under proper conditions, each
state maintaining its own criminals.
He says by making Alaska penal col
Ony We shall free the country from con-
vict labor, find useful employment for
many army officers, extend territory and
opsn new channels of trade, leading to
the development of the mines and other
resources in that region.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

The report of the Reno court of inquiry,
after giving the history of events immedi-
ately preceding the battle of Little Big
Horn and the part taken by Major Reno's
command in the 6ght says: "The conduct
Of the officers throughout was excellent,
and while the subordinates in some instan.
ces did more for the safety of the command
by brilliant displays of courage than did
Major Reno, there was nothing in his con-
duct which requires animadversion from
this court" The findings of the court have
been approved by General Sherman and
Secretary McCreary.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

some time since to build narrow gauge
road from Boston, to connect to towns lying
along Mystic Valley to the north of the city.
But II miles of road have been built thus
far, and this was charged at $4,000 per
mile, on the books of the corporation. 1t
was known that the expenditures for every
purpose had not extended $4,000. This led
to an examination by railroad commission
ers, and as result, they have called upon the
attorney general to take action in the mat.
company shows q dis repancy of $500,
and 1t is further believed that many of the
subscriptions we're fraudulent, for the pur-
pose of victimising innocent subscribers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
,Arrs OF ADVERTISING
VARIOUS TOPICS.

A TEMPERANCE law has been so rigid
ly enforced in the vicinity of Toronto,
that the tavern keepers of Newmarket
have closed their houses and agreed not
to reopen them till the act is repealed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

While Rev. Sidney NJ. Stacy, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church at East Lake George, N.
Y, was exhibiting revolver to his wife, on
the night of the Sd inst, it was discharged,
wounding her. Thinking he had thus &C.
cidently killed his wife, he placed the re.
volver to his own head and fred. The
wounds are not thought fatal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
Famine.

The Pail Mall Gazette says private letter
from a high Indian official states that the
people of Cashmere are dying of famine
like flies, and at the present rate of mortality
the province will be nearly depopulated by
the end of the year.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
Obituary..

Rev. John Weiss died at Boston on the
10Th inst, after u long illness with pulmon-
airy disease.
DR.. Thomas WaddelI, one of the most
prominent physicians of northern Ohio,
died at his residence at Toledo on the 10th
inst, of congestive chill.
Elihu Burritt died on the night of the 9th
inst, at his residence in New Britain, Conn.
Very Reverend Martin Kundig, vicar
general of Milwaukee, died on the 9th inst.
Leon Hynman, the veteran Mason, author
and editor, died at New York on the 9th
inst.
Signor Fanfanni, the most eminent of the
Italian photographers, is dead.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
An Important Clatr,a.

Secretary Schurz has decided the case Of
Thomas Kemp versus Thomas Storr, involv.
ing 100 acres, which embrace considerable
portion of the ground upon which Leadville,
Colorado, is situated. The department
holds that it is mineral land within the
meaning of the statute, end that if Storr has
complied with the mining laws he is emit
tied to patent
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
Chicago.

CHICAGO, March 12-1 80 P. M.-Wheat
Lower and unsettled at Ole forcash 81 ls<c
asked for seller April; 951se bid for seller
May. Corn-At 32Hc for seller March /;
1890 for seller April; $3.50 for seller May.
Oats-Weak and lower at 22xc for cash;
22Ac for seller April, 25xc for seller May.
Rye and Barley-Dull and unchanged
Pork-Strong and higher at $9.85 bid for
cash; $500 bid for seller April; $1,000 bid
for seller May. Lsrd-Firm and higher at
$6.5214 for cash; $6 90 for seller May.
Hogs-Receipts 1900 head; quiet and un.
changed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
Germany Can Not DiRarm.

Atapariiament soiree, at Berlin, on the
sth inst, the chancellor ssid that partial
disarmament was impossible; Germany at
least could not begin; unfortunately she
had to show front in four different direc-
tions, and could trust none of her neighbols.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
Ii Was a HOAX

A Walls Walla, Washington territory, dis
patch says: the reported massacre of SO
Indians, a month ago, did not occur. 1t
was hoax played on an up.country paper.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
Dishonest Omcials.

The Massachusetts, Home Missionary so.
ciety has brought suit at Chicago against
VIM. J. Davis, financial agent, TO recover
$4,000 for alleged negligence and question,
able practices in placing some loans in real
estate in the suburbs of Chicago.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

On the night of the 4th inst. band Of
makers visited an old negro's cabin in
Cofsy county, Tenn, set FIRE to the struc.
ture, and shot the old man dead. The wife
and dchildren huddled around the remains
untu morning.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

A famine is raging in the most fertile sec.
ton of Bolivia, district of Cochabsmba. In
different localities of the department from
eight to ten persons die daily of starvation.
In a SIN Ill town 2o0 persons died from want
Of fool in twenty days.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

MILWAUKEE, March I2-3:O0 p. NJ
Flour Steaay; choice spring at $4 ESQ so;
common at So. 50(O4 90. Wheat-Irregular !;
No. cash at 81. 90; No. 2 ats t9lL@92Lc: No.
8 at 80@Slc; No 4 at 75x@76c; No 2seller
April at 91H492Ac. Corn-Dull at 33Ac.
Oats Tame at 24c. Rye--Steady at 46Hc.
Bsrley-Quiet at 7sc; No. 8 at 42Hc. Pork
Very quiet At 1910 cash. IIsrd-Dull ut
Sc 55. Hogs-Not wanted and prices nomi.
nal at IS, 5O@4UO.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

The hanging of Devlin, the Lowell Mass
murderer, is likely to be deferred for a short
time, owing to the sudden death of Sheriff
KimDall and the unwilIingness of the exec
utive council to assign Deputy Sheriff Fiske
to the duty, as he is troubled with heart dis.
ease.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

A DELEGATION of negroes from the
Indian Territory is in Washington seek
ing to obtain protection from the Indian
commissioner against prosecution by the
Indians. They say the Cherokees,
among whom they live, plunder them of
their property, deny them all rights,
and persecute them in every conceiva.
BILE way.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

At meeting of the Philadelphia iron
merchants on the 1lth inst, the price of all
descriptions of merchant iron were advanc-
ed per cent.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
Reservoir RurSt.

A Los Angeles dispatch says the reservoir
with hundred millions gallons of water
broke on the 5th instant. In the city,
however, the damage was confined to
flooding streets and cellars.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

two billiards and two friends met Henry
Jones and friend near Jones' bridge, all Of
the parties being fully armed. Firing began
at short range with shot guns and pistols.
Jones was instantly killed and billiard
fatally wounded.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
Nh1pWreck.

The bark Hattie, from Philadelphia for
Rpuen, stranded and capsized in the river
Seine on the 10th inst. Three men were
drowned. The vessel and cargo were total
loss.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

A fire swept over about fifty square miles
of forest few miles of Yankton, d. T., on
the 9th, destroying standing timber, cord.
wood, houses, household furniture, clothing
and cattle, in all property to the value OF
about $4,000. A strong wind prevailed
and the fire burned itself out. No lives
lost.
The Atherly grist and saw mill at Orrellia,
Ont, burned On the 10th inst, involving
loss of $4,000.
The rail mill Of the Springfield, (Ill.) Iron
company was destroyed by fire on the night
of the 7th inst. Loss about $4,000, insur.
ance $4,000. Four hundred and fifty men
will be thrown out of employment temper
arily.'
The Atwater bag factory, at New York, was
burned on the 7th inst. Loss $4,000.
A FIRE at Fort Fairfield, Maine, on the 7th
inst, caused a loss of $4,000. The pork
packing establi. hment of T. NJ. Sinclair &
Co., at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was damaged to
the amount of $4,000 by fire on the 7th.
Dent & Dorey's warehouse at Columbus,
Ohio, was burned on the night of the 5th
inst. Lass $4,000; insurance $1,000.
The central iron works, Brooklyn, owned
by Howard, Carlton 4 Co., burned on The
9th instant. Loss 100000; insurance $2O,.
OO0.
The Gaylord coal breaker, at Plymouth,
Pa , burned on he 5th instant. Loss $780,.
coo; insurance $4,000.
The Lincoln public school, Ottumwa, Ia,
Was destroyed by FIRE on the 5th instant.
T,osa 500 0O0
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

DR.. John Hugh McQuiliandean, of the
Philadelphia Dental college, who was found
dead on the Sd inst. in the laboratory, it
now transpires suicided by taking dose Of
cyanite Of potassium. His death was first
attributed to paralysis of the heart.
John R. Clay, New Orleans broker, com.
mitted suicide on the sth, on account of
financial embarrassment.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
BADLY injured.
falling cylinder, ten fe

BY falling cylinder, ten feet in length,
in the sugar works at Vincennes, Indiana,
on the 5th instant, William Jones and vii.
liam Shoupe each had d hand cut fl, and
7. B. Rose was badly bruised on the head.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

II. H. Vickery, sheriff of Douglass county,
Missouri, went with posse to the house of
Shelf Alsup to arrest him on the sth inst.
Alsup resisted the process, and fired a mum.
ber of shots at the sheriti's party, one OF
which killed the sheriff. Alsup and his
little girl, five years old, were then killed
by the'sheritf's posse. The child's deaf b, o
course, was not designed.
Geo. W. Psnkey, q conductor, was shot and
Instantly killed at Tuscumbia, Ala, on the
l1th inst, by Arthur w. Moran, night train
dispatcher. Moran was tried for the Of.
ense and discharged, it being proved he
acted in self.defense.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

John X. Aron halt, an old and respected
citizen Of Marion, o., was found dead in
his bed early on the morning of the 1lth,
with small bullet hole in his head and the
bed-clothes on fire. It is supposed that
murder and robbery were committed, and
arson attempted to prevent discovery.
A murder Of extraordinary infamy is re.
ported from the Gila river settlement, south.
western New Mexico. Is appears that An
old man named Swanger was murdered by
his sou, 18 years OF age. instigated by his
mother and one Parson Young, with whom,
it 10 alleged, she was improperly intimate.
In November the two men enticed Swapger
into the country where the son shot his
father, Young standing near to finish the
JOB il necessary. The son confessed all in
open court at Silver City.
At Bryan, Texas, ON the 10th inst, Alex.
Cavitt ana w. Armstrong quarreled about
coin, when the former shot the latter three
times, killing him.
John Shafples, an ex.l oliceman, was shot
dead at New Orleans on the night of the
9Th inst. He intulted lady and was thus
summarily dealt with by her escort.
Samuel Hunter, cart driver for tbs Besse-
mer steel works, near Braddock, Pa, was
found dead on the night Of the 9Th, with A.
tendant evidt noes that he had been murder
ed. Shortly after he left the company stable
he was found ON the river bank, his face
and body covered with cuts and stabs, and
his head badly crushed, - though some
blunt weapon had been used. John Law
leY and Martin Murrav 9TH -hn-n Umutnp
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

The governor of Thessaly telegraphs that q
band of 500 Greeks hsve crossed the frontier
and destroyed the village of Kienlikienter.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
DOMESTIC RECIPES.
SPONGE CAKE.

Four large eggs, two cups of -four, two
cups of sugar, even full; beat the two
parts of the eggs separate, the whites to
froth; then beat them together, stir in
the -four, and, without delay put into
the oven.
THE QUEEN OF PUDDIN06.
One pint of bread crumbs, pounded, one
quart OF milk, yolks of four eggs, one
half cup of sugar, and the grated rind
of one lemon. For favoring, take four
tablespoons of white sugar, whites of
four eggs, and the juice of one lemon.
SORE THROAT.
A gargle of salt and vinegar, with .
little cayenne pepper, will do moro to
disperse soreness OF the throat than any
other remedy of which we have heard.
1t stimulates the glands, promotes free
secretion, and will sometimes cure in .
few hours.
TO CURE STIFF NECK.
Apply over the place affected piece
of black oil cloth, with the right side to
the skin; then tie up with thick hand
kerchief. In short time the part will
grow moist; and, by leaving it thus
twelve hours, the pain will be removed.
POTATO CAKES.
Take p0tatOes-mashed ones are best,
but boiled ones can be mashed--im-
medistely after dinner, before getting
too cold add about an equal amount Of
-four and small piece of butter or lard !;
rub thoroughly together, roll out and
cut as for biscuit-not too thick-snd
bake IN q rather quick oven. When
done to light brown, cut open, butter
and eat warm.
APPLES, BOSTON STYLE.
Peel, core and slice about FIVE nice
cooking apples; sprinkle the slices with
a spoonful of -four, one of grated bread,
and little sugar; have some lard quite
hot in small stew pan, put the slices of
apple in it, and fry to q light yellow.
When all are done, take piece of but
ter the size of walnut, good spoonful
of grated bread, spoonful of sugar, and
teacupful of milk; put into the pan,
and when they boil up throw in the
apple slices. Hold the whole over the
FIRE for two minutes, when it will be
ready to serve.
BAKED SCOTCH HERRING.
Cut off the heads Of six herrings and
split the fish, taking out the backbone; /;
chop spoonful Of parsley and mince up
an onion fine, add a little thyme and
marjeram; take piece of stale bread,
if not dry enough, put it in the oven ;
when crisp, CRATE or pound it up; take
spoonful OF salt and quarter a. much
ground pepper and sprinkle it over the
fish; make layer of 6sh at the b0ttem
of q tin pan, sprinkling over them the
bread crumbs, parsley, onions; add to
each layer . small piece Of butter, .
tablespoonful altogether will suffice;
cover over the baking pan with dish,
and bake by slow FIRE about half m
hour.
BRAIN FRTTTERs.
Half. pint of milk, quarter Of . pound
of -four, two eggs, half light teaspoon
full of salt, saltspoonful Of white pep.
per, an q teaspocnful of chopped pars-
ley. Stir the milk gradually into the
-four and salt and the well-beaten yolkl
OF the eggs, parsley and pepper, then the
whites Of the eggs. Drain al the salt
and water from the brains, break them
up thoroughly with . fork, then put
them in the batter, beating them well
in. Fry them by the tablespoonful in
boiling drippings or mixture Of Lard
| and hutter
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
Eight Persons Killed.

BY collision Of cages in the Victoria,
Eng, coal pit, one was precipitated to the
bottom of the shaft and eight persons killed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
Incensliarasm.

Columbus, Ohio, is in q state OF excite.
ment, owing to frequent incendiary fires,
and the discovery of an organized plan to
burn the city. On the 10th rags and paper
saturated with coal oil we're found in nnmsr.
ous buildings. Military and extra police
are on duty with strict orders to arrest al
suspicious.looking personsges. and 70 shoot
al prowlers found lurking about alleys, X
they refuse 10 halt when challenged.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
NEWS IN BRIEF.


Maggie Maginnis, q young deaf mute
woman, was struck by an engine at New
Albany, Ind, on the sth and killed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
Fatal Explosions.

The boiler in George Kepler's saw mill,
three miles southwest of Sullivan, Illinois,
exploded on the 9Th instant, demolishing
the mill and machinery. John Baugher,
the head sawyer, was blown to atoms and
fragments Of his body were scattered in all
directions. Abram Reedy and Albert
White were severely, perhaps fatally in.
iured. Cause Of the explosion unknown.
A premature explosion Of nitfo-glycerine
occurred st Dutch Gap, james river, Vir.
ginis, on the 9Th inst. NJ. C. Hsggerty,
government contractor. Elias Hall and .
negro were killed. One or two negroes
were slightly injured.
An explosion Of sulphuric acid in the
lower Raush creek colIisry, at PottsvilIe.
Pa, on the Sd inst killed three men and
severely burned three s.hers.
An explosion in the Deep Drop pit, Eug.
land, on the 9th inst, killed ninstssn per.
sons.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
The Dankrupt Archbisnop.

Archbishop Purcell, OF Cincinnati, on the
9th inst. caused to be placed on record a
deed conveying to his brother, Father Ed.
ward Purcell, the archbishop's residence,
the old st. Johns hospital property, corner
Third and Plum streets, Mount ST. Mary Is
seminary, the Cathedral school, corner
Mound and Elizabeth streets, together with
several lots Of suburban property, includ.
ing his interest in what il known as the
Conse dine property, which was bequeathed
to the Archbishop by Patrick Consedine a
number Of years ago. Father Edward Pur.
cell followed this action by formally assign.
ing all to John Mannix, for the benefit Of
his creditors.