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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16
Milwaukee.

NnWAUKRB April 9.-l2:OO M.-Flour--
Dull and prices weak; choice spring at
$4.00@4.5c; common spring at $S.60@3. 80.
Wheat-Unsettled; No. Q seller May at 97@
92Nc; seller June at 93H@94Lc; No. 2
cash fresh at 90N@91c; No. s at 77Hy
77A; No. 4 at 72@73c; No. 1 96c; hard
at $1.O0. Corn-Dull but firm at 34Xc.
Oats-Tame at 24Sc. Rye-Quiet at 46hc.
Barley-Dull at Gle; No. at 5Sc. Pork
at $6.S5 cash. Hogs-Duu at $350(04.OO.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16
EoYetgn,
New York laep Market.

LONDON. April 9-l2:3O p. M.-Liverpool
wheat market opens quiet; floating cargoes
quiet but steady.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

An smisraat train, eastward bound, was
ditched four miles east Of Levsl Rock sta-
ton, Oregon, on the Sth inst. IrsT. Marcy,
Of Wilkssbazrs, Pa, was killed and two
other passengers slightly injsrsd.
An engine and throe Oars Of The northsrn
bound passsagss train Of he New Orleans,
Chicago 4 81 Louis railroad, jumped The
track near Hasslhurst Louinana, o. ~
lth inst Andy Caldwell. sagisssr, ~
killed md Baggags Nastsr Dstts ssr3ossIy
woundsd.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16
An Uneveo Rattle.

The Egyptian officer ssnt to break up
slave depots Of 8ahr.sl. Gazsl, Kordofan,
reports IN spgagsmsnt with Sulsinan,
chief slave trader and owner Of twenty-five
depots, in which women alone waiting i'm.
portation into Egypt number 10000. The
Egyptian forces numbered 5000, part armed
with improved rifles, and were entrenched.
Sulismaa with 1900 Arabs, msds several
assaults, bat were completely defeated and
Ned in disorder, leaving l,0s7 dsad. The
Egyptians lost 70 men.
On the day after the bsttls between the
Egyptians and Arabs, (ths lstter usdsr
Saleiman,l I've thousand dessEtsrs came
over to the Egyptian camp. TAs Esyptiaas
followed the rsirisg snsmy, killed 10 chiefs
and 1000 more men. and were sttil II par.
suit at Lest advicea The capture of III
slave dspets h considered oertain.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

THE first case under the civil rights
act of 1876 that has ever arisen in New
York took practical shape one day last
week in the issue of . warrant of attach
ment against the steamboat Continental,
belonging to the New Haven steamboat
company. The complainant is Charles
NJ. Cooper, . barber of New York, who
claims to have been elected from dining
at the regular table on board the steam
boat when travelling from New Haven to
New York, week or two ago, though
he had bought frst-class ticket, and to
have been excluded from the cabin.
The damages claimed for tho election
the dining-room are $500, and m addi.
tional $500 il claimed for exclusion from
the cabin. The case il pending before
Judge Choate.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16
Held a.r uurtlsr.

Scandal was occasioned On the north side
Of Chicago some time ego BY the attention
paid to xrs. Henry Gslderman by DR.. Henry
Meyer, the impropristy Of his addresses
arising from the faot that Mrs. Meyer and
Mr.. Gelderman had shortly before died un.
der peculiar circumstances, which, taken in
connection with the subsequent conduct Of
the surviving ones were deemed suspicious.
The bodies Of the two deceased were there.
fore sxhumed, and after careful analysis
just completed large quantities Of strych.
nine were found in the system of Mr.. Gel.
dermap and the stomach Of Mrs. Meyer was
found impregnated with deadly colchine.
The coroner's jury, after hearing the testi.
mony Of the chemists, found . verdict rec.
ommending that Mrs.. Meyer and Mr.. Gel
derman bs held for murder.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

At Mount Vernon, Texas, ON the 9th inst,
Robert Morgan, whom the sheriff left in
charge of the Jail, was assassinated by six
men, who, after numbering Morgan, at.
tempted to rescue prisoner.
At st. Louis, on the nightof the 7th inst
four men rudely accosted . stranger in
Missouri park. The man drew pistol and
in q subsequent meeting with the same
party shot Charles Brayerton fatally. De
tective Eggs reported at police headq quarteru
in the morning that he had done the shoot.
ing, believing that he was assaulted BY q
gang of robbers. The affair 10 involved in
mystery.
A negro man and woman, living near
Belton, Texas, witnesses against Canterbury
and Dobbins, in rape case, were murdered
ON the night of the 9th. The woman lived
till morning. She stated that one Of the
assassins said they should not live to appear
against Canterbury and Dobbins.
Dennis ::Hicl ey murdered his wife, Cath
crime Hickey. at the City Hotel in Warren,
O., on the 7th inst, by cutting her throat
with butcher knife. Hickey was arrested.
He will not give the motive that prompted
him to the commission OF his crime. Their
homo 10 at Kent, o.
A terrible double tragedy occurred st
Clifford, small station on the Iowa Central
railroad, on the 7th inst. John Bell, station
agent, 10 years old, deliberately shot Aisa
Robbins, his lady friend, through the heart
twice, and then telegraphed for the railroad
officials to send another operator up - he
was going TO kill himself. Shortly after h
fred two shots into his abdomen. Tho
girl was most estimabls daughter Of I
prominent merchant. No cause assigasd
At 0rssnville, Miss. on the ID instant
Nattew Chnsmors well.known sporting
character, was found murdered in his bed
his head crushed BY IN iron bolt throa1
cut and body ripped open the entire length
Suspicion points to IN assocists now in jail
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16
0elElDestrucsfon..

Professor Goering, of Lepsic, who has
been engaged on the third volume ol
kritsche philosophie, committed suicide al
Esenrat from overstudy.
A man who gave his name a. Jacob Gay.
Ter, died in hospital at Dayton, O., ON the
5th inst, from the effect of wounds inflicted
on himself with knife. He had consider.
able money about his person and appeared
in good circumstances. He stolidly refused
to accept the services of minister or physi.
clan and declined to give reasons for his
rash act. On his person was found travel.
ing card, of Lodge No. COS Odd Fellows,
Phila.
On the night of the 4th inst, at Daven.
port, Iowa, Henry Watts, a cigar maker, and
his wife's sister, Louise Titer, took prussic
acid and died within few minutes of each
other. The coroner's inquest revealed the
fact that improper relations existed be.
tween them.
Isaac Fletcher, member of the British
from Lockermouth, shot himself
on the 4th inst.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

THH old saying that straws show how
the stream flows seems to be verified
by the fact that there has been falling
of to the amount of s35O,OO0 in the
legacy and succession duties payable in
England in 1878, as compared with the
yield to the public revenue from the
same source in 1877. Here, the chancel-
lor Of exchequer assured the house Of
commons the other day, is evidence of
the public distress. The cause of this,
he stated, was to be found in the dimin-
ished value of stocks and in tho fact that
there wasa decline Of some thousands, in
the number of wills admitted to probate
Last year. There may be more than
appears ON the surface in these facts and
&0uYoa
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-25

Several days will probably clapse before any
thing definite will be known regarding tho
proposed contest on the Potomac river between
Courtney and Hanlan, as Referee Blaikie will
have TO consult both parties on the subject.
As far as can be learned Courtney has not nc
ccptcd llanlan's latest challenge nor sigpified
his intention of rnwing the race over. Neither
of tho rival Oarsmcn have as yet responded to
the invitation of the Analostau and Potomac
Boat Cluls rendering them the use Of their
respective boat houses aud fitting recep-
ton should they decide to settle their
contest ia these waters. The Vespor Boat
club Of Philadelphia have notified tho
joint regatta committee of the two clubs that
IL will DO impossible for them to send crew
to participate in the proposed regatta on the
Potomac during the Fair. A communication
has accordingly been sent to the Nassau club
OF New York, who have been considering tho
ACCESSIBILITY of sending Il crew 10 WASH
ington, ,rcciting These facts and suggest
ing that they abandon tho project for the pres
cut season at least. The regatta and review
will take place as announced next Friday dur
ing tho Fair, in which the Analostan and Po-
tOinac clubs will DO the only contestants.
Both havo strong crews in trimming, aud
promise that the citizens of Washington shall
not be deprived of an opportunity of witness
ing a irst-class exhibition of skill with tho
SOULS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-25
NEXT YEdR'S NINE.
Prospects for the Coming Ball season-Tho
National Club.

Prospects for the Coming Ball Season-The
National Club.
The National Club has wound up its affairs
for the present season, and the organization
has been disbanicd. The financial result was
not ~ good as il might have boon, aud six
weeks idlcness OF the nine in August and
September threw the club out Of considerable
money that should have found its way iuto
the treasury. The club is not to blame for
tho small number Of games played here IN the
months mentioned but it Is owing to certain
Eastern clubs breaking up at a time when
they should have been fulfilling engagements
here.
However, while these operated as drawbacks
to the supporters of theclub, it is a satisfaction
to know that the nine was selfsustaining aud
the men who put il in the field were nothing
out of pocket at the close Of tho season, but
something ahead on the investment,
Next year the club will consist Of stock
company witha capital of $ 600 divided into
fifty shares. A majority of this stock has al
ready been taken and the probability is that
the balance will be subscribed for at an carly
day.
Enough having been secured 10 warrant the
calling together of the shareholders, meeting
will be held very shortly TO put the orgauiza,
ton in working order aud on permanent
basis.
1t Is nee, ssary that certain business matters
pertaining 10 tho next seasons campaign DO
arranged, aud these call for early action from
the club. Thus far the following players have
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-25
FoR Carpets, 60 to Julius Lausburgh,s.
Terrible Accident to Mrs. prodhead.

On Wednesday evening, October %, Mrs.
Brodhead. wife of ex-Comptroler Brodhead,
of Washington, met with fearful aud per-
haps fatal accident at the old BrOdhead man
sion, in south Newmarket, n. H. now occu-
pied by Mr.. Pike, late member of Congress-
who married Mr.. Brodheals sister. Mrs Brod-
head is very near.sighted aud while walking
with pitcher in her hand she made q mis-
step and pitched hcadlong down the stairs of
a deep cellar. A fragment OF the pitcher cut
her throat, seyering q branch of the tonsilary
artery aud cutting entirely through the wind
pipe. The carotid artery escaped by less than
an eighth of an inch. 1t fortunately happened
that medical aid was Immediately available
and was promptly rendered, or the lady
would have bled to death. She was badly
bruised aud her face aud nose wounded. II
bleeding does not supcrvcne 1t is expected that
she will recover. Comptroller Brodhead has
been very i'll for three weeks with malarial
dysentcry, which lie took with him from
Washington. lie is now better, but very
weak, aud confined altogether to his bed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-25
been contracted with and will be members Of

been contracted with and will be members OF
next years team:
Messrs. Snyder. Gerhardt, Lynch, Baker,
Trott, Latham, Mcclellan and Derby. Nego-
tiations are now pending for left. fielder and
third.basemau, aud when these are concluded
and tho men selected, the playing strength of
the nine will be complete.
some very advantageous offers have boon
made the club for grounds on Ninth and
Fourteenth streets, but as yet, however, no ac'
ton has been taken in tho matter, and will not
be for tho present Tho club has been a
source oGcOnsideIable revenue to the Washing.
ton 4 Georgetown Railroad Company, and
doubtless their treasury would miss the in
come from that direction if the club should be
induced to accept another ball field IN tho
spring Tho company will in all probability
fluid it to their interest to offer some induce.
ment for the club to remain on the old
grounds, Is they have no desire to SEQ that
money transferred from theirs to the opposi-
tiou line.
Another matter that requires immediate at
tcntion is the question OF association. 1t Is
very evident that tue clubs in the East are
iavorably entertaining the idea of organizing
league embracing all of the first.class clubs
this side OF Buffalo, aud have but one associa.
ton IN the East, and that charging twenty.
hvo-ceut admission fec. 1t is believed that
Boston and Providence will enter such n
league, aud it is known that Troy will, as
they have SO expressed themselves As to the
course the remaining clubs will pursue no
doubt need lie felt. They want just such an
association. and will choerfully unto with
those trying to perfect it. Now that tho Gin
ciunHts have withdrawn from the League
alliance Chicago is left alone in the far West,
aud 1t is not difficult to SEQ that it will fail to
prove renmunerative to Eastern clubs to take
such Jdunt merely for the purpose Of play
ing onc club alone. Such being the fact, the
argument is made still stronger Tor the fornia-
tion OF an L stern league
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-25
A Pair of Boasting burglars Gathered in

Frank and Edward Gordon, two colorcd
midgcts, aged twelve and thirteen years re-
spectively, were arrested by Detectives Nc.
Elfrosh and Miller yesterday for robbing the
residence of Mr.. J. J. Burroughs, No. 307
street northwest, last Monday night. 1t Is
stated that an entrance was effected by forcing
the basement windows open, and quantity oil
silverwars aud clothing taken out OF the din.
ing-room. The young scumps disposed of their
booty, and aftcrward indiscrectly boosted OF
their crime in the presence of several colored
boys, one of whom Informed the detectives
They occupied a cell at Police headquarters
last evening but refrained from any talk about
the robbery. Judge Smell will talk to them
this morning, but owing to their youth it is
doubtful whether any severe punishment will
be given them
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-25
Monthly NitaI stntistlcs.

Tho total mortality in the District of CO.
lumbia for the month OF September 1879, was
326 IAN increase of % as compared with the
corresponding month last year, and IL more
than the average number of deaths for the
month of September for the past six years.,
or at the rate of 23.0l2 per 1000 perannum.
Tho mortality of the white population was
1865, or at the rate Of l6.3l5 per 1000 per an
mum, while that of the colored was III, OF at
the rate of 36.Gi2. The average daily mortal
ity was 1887, being rs of one per day less
than last month. OF the deaths 23i occurred
in Washington, Is in Georgetown, 20 in the
county and as in the hospitals. There were
1854 births aud SO marriages reported.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-25
THE SUNDAY-sCHooL MAsS-8fEET-
A Large Gathering Expected at the Con-
egatlouat Church Tomorrow,

greg atlonai Church Tomorrow.
The mass meeting Of the Sunday schools Of
the city to be held at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon at the Congregational church under
the auspices Of the Sunday School Superin-
tendents' Union, promises to be one OF the
largest and most interesting ever held in the
District Tho President has signified his In
tention OF attending, and our most earnest
Sunday-schoOl workers will be there. Tho
number of schools reporting is so large that
few halls in the city would be sufficient to ac-
commodato them, but every provision possible
under tho circumstances has been made by
the committee in charge, and 1t can DO safely
said that no school which has reported will be
excluded for want of room, provided they
come by 2:45 o'clock 1t will be necessary to
close the doors to Others until o'clock, when
general admission is invited. In order that
none may be excluded, provision has been
made for an overflow meeting, If IL should be
found necessary, at tho Calvary Baptist
Church, in which the exercises will be tho
samc and for which interesting speakers have
been engaged. The Deaf Mute College will
be in attendance, for whom the speeches will
be interpreted in the sign language by Profess
sor Fay.
Among other schools tho following have
signifiod their intention of coming: New
York-avcnuo Presbyterian. Metropolitan Meth
odist, Thirteonth-strcet Baptist, Nineteenth
street baptist (cOlofcu), llrsJ ITeSOyteTIau,
Congregational Israel Baptist (colored), AS
sembly Presbyterian, Calvary Baptist, Foun-
dry Methodist, Hanlline Methodist, Protestant
Orphan Asylum, and nearly all the loading
schools OF the District.
The exercises will consist of singing by the
schools and addresses on tho following sub
jects what Is the Object of Sunday. school
Work p "Chidrcn's Work in Sunday Schools"
The Relation of Sunday Schools to the Future
Welfare OF Our Country" Benefit of United
Effort in Sunday -schoo Work" "The Posi-
biitics Of the Sunday School"
The following gentlemen are expected to
address the meeting: Rev. DIR. Nayor, Rev.
DIR. Paxton, Rev. Mr.. Mckinney, Hon. Will
lam Stickney, General Whittlcsey, DIR. Girls
sey and the president of the superintendent
union. The organ will be presided over by
Professor Bischof aud tho singing conducted
by the cborister of tho Foundry Church
Professor Wilson. A cordial welcome is ex-
tended to all.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-25

The Stock Exchange never presented such an
admirable condition for profitable aud rapid stock
operations. There never before have been so many
fortunes made by quick fluctuations and skillful
manipulations, Careful and reasonable people
only operate through the combination system OF
Mcssrs. Simpson II Co.. which enables those with
large or small means to invest and realize hand
some profits, which are divided pro rata among the
shareholders every thirty days New combinations
can be safely invested with splendid opportunities
for quick profits An Illinois grain dealer made
three Investments over $1,000. Wisconsin coun.
try merchant made si,2i6.l6 in four combinations
planatory circular, with "Unerriug rules for sue.
cess" mailed by McsSrs, Simpson & Co., Bankers ~
Exchange Place, New York City.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-25
THE ARMY REUNION.
General McCook Talks to the Finance Com
mittee-A Mass.Meeting Cnlled.

General McCook Talks to the Finance Com
mittee-A Mass.Meeting Called.
A meeting of tho finance committee ap.
pointed at the recent meeting of the Army of
tho Cumberland was held at the office of
Messrs. Fitch, Fox & Brown last even ing. The
meeting was attended by a largo number of
the merchants of this city, who signitied their
willingness to cooperate with tho com mittee
in their efforts to make the meeting oil the So
ciety and the unwilling OF the statue of Gen.
eral George III. Thomas next month an event
in keeping with tho the occasion and one re-
fecting credit upon the Capital of the Nation.
General McCoOk, member Of the local exec
utive committee of the Army of the CumOer-
land, was present and stated that it was neces-
sary in order to make the reception and Ell.
tertainment of that army q grand one, that
about So, 900 should be raised for the expcns.s
The statue which it was proposed by the
Army of the Cumberland to present to the
city of Washington was one OF which any city
might be proud, aud it bohoovcd the citizens
to assist in entertaining the society at their
meeting the 18th and goth of November
From information received from corrcspon-
dents and other sources the meeting promised
to be the largest gathering of the kind since
the war. General Grant, and every officer of
distinction who had ever served in the army
would certainly attend the Reunion, and in.
vitatiOns had been extended TO the Governors
ana stan OF every S'ate III the Union to be
present and help make the occasion a gala one.
II was estimated that from 10000 to 10000
strangers would visit Washington aud witness
the ceremonies. IL was further stated that
the decoration Of the city should be made an
object of paramount importance, aud the ~.
ception accorded the distinguished visitors be
of a character duo them. With this end in
view mass-meeting of citizens has been called
for next Monday evening at Willards Hall, Ia
take the proper steps in the matter, and the
various subcommittee OF the Army OF the
Cumberland will be on hand to render any aid
required.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-25

The new walking track at the Washington
Gymnasium has been completed, and IL six.
hour "go-us.you-please" contest has been ar.
ranged, to begin at 10 o'clock a. IN, to-day.
The aspipn,s Tor pedestrian honors are Hcssls
Rex NJ. Smith, win d. Robson, William A..
Morsell Frank Woods, George Herring and
Arthur Morsell. r. NJ. Smith Is a representa-
tive Of the Emerson Institute, aud Arthur
Morsell represents the Boys High School, so
no doubt there viii be u lively tuaso between
these two young athletes. Mr., Davis, pro-
pristor Of tho gymnasium, will act as referee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-25
The Railroad Conductors.

The railroad conductors took the cars of the
Metropolitan railroad at the corner of Four
Leenth and + streets yesterday morning be-
tween 8 and 10 o'clock, and proceeded to the
wharf of the Inland and Seaboard Coasting
Company at tho foot of Four-and-a-half street.
where tho steamer w. W. Corcoran was in
readiness TO tako them to Mount Vernon.
They boarded her aud were taken thither,
aud spent very pleasant time, returning
about D. IN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-25
NAtional Theatre 1.-THE Tourists"

Last uirht this pleasing combination gave their
n0h represent atiuu OF Life on u Pullman Palace
CAR 10 an apprecatIvo audience. grand matt.
nco this afternoon and the performance tonight
Will afford the last opportunities 10 witness them
before they leave TO continue their journey.
FOrd's Opera HOuse-"Buttons."
This delightful opera will be given at the matinee
this afternoon and tonight. Those who fail 10 see
Il viii miss a rare treat.
Theatre Comlque.
grand variety bill at this popular place Of
amusement tonight.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-25
Exchange of GOLD for Currency.

The Treasury Department has just com.
pletcd arrangements whereby gold. in ex-
change for United States notes deposited at
the, New York Assay Office under the rogula.
tons prescribed in the circular of the Sccrc-
tary OF the Treasury, of September 10, will
hereafter DO forwarded from the Philadelphia
Mint to tho dcpositOr mt Government contract
charges, which are at the ratio Of one cent per
mile for every $500. The cost Of transporta.
ton under this arrangement ia TO be deducted
from the rcmittauces by the officers of the
int
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-25

Tea and coffee drinkers have reason to con-
gra tulate themselves that the Great Atlantic
& Pacific Tea Company have established
branch house at No. SOB Seventh street, oppo-
site the PostoffiCe. The store has been stocked
with the best and freshest mportatons Of
new crop teas and selected coflees, which they
sell to consumers in any desired quantity at
the very lowest wholesale prices. Attention
is called to their announcement in our adv
Using column.