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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-06-25
A Boston Horse-Car Scene.

Enter lady bound on shopping ex-
pedition; finds lady friend in same
horse-car, her hand upon her forehead,
buried in thought.
First Lady-Ah my dear, where are
you going this morning?
Second LADY, am on mY way to
the Tremout temple. where am to de-
liver speech on the subject Of tho
Teaching OF the Classics in the Public
schools" 1t is n very important SUBJ
ject, and am endeavoring 10 arrange
my thoughts, in order to present the
subject in so clear a manner that every
body will ee what an outrage it is that
it is allowed to be taught in them. You
agree with me that it is au outrage, do
you not?
First Lady-Well, my dear, hardly
know; in fact. was not aware that the
classics were taught in our pubic
schools, except in the Latin school.
Indeed, had supposed distinctly they
were not.
Second Lady (anxiously) Mot! Now,
my dear, are you sure they are not?
Why! this is u very important point.
had never supposed there was any
doubt about it! Really, must know
about this thing-for you see l am to
speak on the subject-now. directly.
Are you sure of what you saye
First Lady-Weli! | do not want my
word taken in evidence. 1 had only
supposed 50.
Second Lady (much furried and agi-
tated) We'll. must look it up direct
ly. You see I am to speak in half a
hour, and that Is the very point Of my
speech, Andit was 10 well arranged.
too!
CExit, with signs Of great mental dis
turbance. ]-Bosson 7ranseripk
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-06-25
Disturbances n, the North Pole


Congress has practically decided to
send out an expedition to relieve Lieu
tenant Grcely and his party, and bring
them back to their own country. Old
sea captains say that in all probability
an expedition could now reach the
North Pole. There have already been
disturbances in that region of a very
unusual character. lcebergs rarely
make their appearance in the North
Atlantic before june or July; in May
they are very rare; but this year they
made their appearance early in Febru-
airy, and vessels were destroyed by
them off the banks of Newfoundland
during that month. The recent heavy
fogs and rainy weather have been at
tributed to the presence Of these ice-
bergs in mid-occan at this unusual
season of tho year. The earthquake
and volcanic eruption last summer at
Java may have had its analogue some
where in the frigid zone, breaking up
the huge fields Of ice, driving the bergs
far ont to sea. Volcanic eruptions aud
hot springs of water are as liable to
make their appearance in the frigid rs
in the torrid zone. There is abundant
evidence Of continuous volcanic action
as far north as Iceland. Should these
guesscs of the sea captains provo true,
perhaps the road may be opened this
summer to some point nearer the Pole
than has ever been reached. 1t is q
curious fact that we know more about
the Polar region of the planet Mars
than we do about that of our own
earth. With very ordinary modern
telescope the amateur astronomer can
distinctly see the extent of the ice ocean
which surrounds the poles of Mars,
! But we will never be able to explain
our poles fully until some motor is in
| vented which will enable lis to navi
gate the air. .-DemoreSts.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-06-25

f.
Tho sailing steamship Bear, which
was purchased recently by the United
States as one of the vessels for the
Grcely relief expedition, was considered
one of the strongest sailing vessels in
the Arctic sealing fleet. She is three
masted, barkcntine rigged. and divided
into three watcr-tight compartments.
Her dimensions are: Length. 100 feet
inches; breadth of beam, 20 feet
inches; depth Of hold, 18 feet inches;
gross tonnage, 68g tons; net tonnage.
469. She was built in Dundee, SCOT
land. in 1874. and has compounded en-
gincs, with cylinders Of 20 and so
inches diameter, respectively, and 50
inches stroke.
Her hull proper is built of oak, with
iron fastenings, and she is sheathed
from the keel to above tho water-line
exported from Demerara, West Indies.
Tho forward part Of the vessel, from
the stem for about fifteen feet III, il
built up solid with oak thinkers. The
stem IS broad and cut away dag gona1ly,
90 that the tendency will Be for the vss-
eel to run up on the ice until her weight
tends to break II down, thus making
channel for tho vessel. This gives her
. great advantage over ordinarily buiil
vessels in encounterin2 ice docs. There
are several thwartship braces Of stout
timber 10 enablesthe sid0s TO resist the
pressure OF ice. Other braces have al
SO been added at the navy yard. H6l
propeller wheel Is Of composite metal,
haze only fUo hlad0a and ID nrnfaNfp1
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-06-25
Cut Near The Surface.

A pleasant story comes from Dallas
! county, Arkansaw. Some time ago,
! Just after drorth. butter became so
scarce that the people were compelled
to forcgo this almost necessary article
/ Of let. Old man Raglin and his wife,
, Charity. had ever been proud of their
table, and the scarcity OF butter caused
them great annovapce. The old lady.
however, had saved up one ''churnin'"
which she took great pleasure in work.
ing ovcr, stamping with q fanciful
, prnt and placing on the table. The
children were taught not to touch it,
an, more than they would have done
a vase Of flowers placed oa the table
for ornament. One morning, two
nciyhbors. Wcblcy and Atson, came
over 10 help Re2lin perform 4 piece of
work. Mrs. Rsglin prepared for them
! an excellent breakfast. ana when the
/ guests sat down at tie table, there was
/ the plate of butter, bearing an angel
surrounded by q garlanl OF roses.
! Web.ey understood the situation, and
would not touch the ornament. but At
son was particularly fond of butter,
and especially during The drouth. had
made quite a reputation as Il butter
eater. just after blessing had been
asked, Atson took biscuit, tore it
/ open, rc&ched over and with n ">lash"
Gu oil the angels head. The children
I looked nj each other i'll astonishment,
and Mrs. Rec in cleared her throat.
Pretty soon Atson swept off the angels
right Wing ami spread its pinions on
! his biscuit. Bv this time the children
I'M In ,vlt f.,rp ptt IN l,r,tf
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-06-25
An Emancipated Press.

One OF the features Of the present
phase of journalism is especially salts
factory. The newspapers are more
free from the influence of the politi-
clans than ever before. Even tho
strong party papers display robust
independence. They critieise freely the
measures and leaders of their own
party. Indeed they are themselves the
leaders of the organizations they sup
port. The political chief in Congress
Is much more influenced by the opin-
ions and wishes of the editors in New
York. Boston and Chicago than the
editors are by his. Except in the case
Of a few obscure sheets that live upon
municipal patronage, the daily papers
do not care for The views of this OF
that party ''boss'' orleading statesman,
save as m after Of news. Their opin-
ions and politics are their own. This
independence OF the dIctation and in
auence of professional politicians
extends to the weekly press. which has
largely outgrown its old subserviences
to the dispensers Of county patronage,
and become manly and seif-reliant- -
E.E, SnsalIey. IN TIE Manhattan tos
Aprik
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-06-25
Electric Light For Locomotive Head
lights

The application OF electric light is
one of the most wonderful. Ever
since its discovery railroad men and
inventors have been trying to adapt it
to use as locomotive headlight. The
trouble was in the oscillation of the
great engine frame, which shook the
carhons together. Some Ohio and
Indiana men have invented q per-
fcctly balanced lamp to hold the
carbons. 1t has been running for
thirty days on the Pan Handle rail-
road, between Bradford junction and
Indianapolis, and has been success.
John +. Miller, Superintendent Of that
division, told me it was perfect. 1t 10
run by little engine and dynamo
placed on the side Of the locomotive
back of the Westinghouse brake. The
engine is, of course. in constant mo-
tion, and fed directly from the boiler by
an eighth Of an inch tap. This invention
will make travelling at night safer than
in the daytime. The electric light will
show an obstruction = mile away.
Collisions mostly occur on curves, but
the cone of light sent out from one oi
these headlights would pierce the dark
moss so far In = straight line IS to be
seen from any part Of the curve. l am
told that the Pennsylvania railroad
proposes 70 put it on all their engines.
It Is the most important invention fol
railroads since the Westinghouse aii
brakc.-.yOhn a. L0nq.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-06-25
A Variesatcd Vista.

When we've been inHshcd and find that love
is all II 81 " sham,
That al is gush is simpy slush and isn't
worth n psalm,
That every sscb Conoca 5 Il lie, and every
We then awake and place our stake upon an
other pile.
Tis ever thus we all get left upon the SIM
plcst tr.chs:
Tho simplest drinks apparently are always
the worst to mix,
The sim est songs rHIl forth our tears, the
simpcs' jokes onr 'au liter,
And il wee at SO simple mere, what won't
We be h"rcaftery
Tie simplest women often catch the best and
wis"st men,
TIE sinni, st man go il and win tho smartcst
~. Is &gaiu;
Thus lie gees ON from sun to sun without
tha cast resif clon,
And every law so,,l shows flaw, or else
rortutic o.:
And he who wCult} get left the least must bc
afoo with others.
Must iorc cra ha,e ami lissirn,o with fellow
fools ard brci hers,
Nj 81 he the foo! Of iGyc ana lore and evcrT
I'll" ''.sn"
That turns The ways Of i.e's brigh; rnys, that
htcr through cur fri' n.
TIE ;odnd "t @.ori.
Or iistS fer "saiot-scdLcng god until bis
!Cc.- Il G. iauary,
He who in tact by thought or act gees in for
any r!tuSurc.
vii! find mo { ;Ucn -rc foo.s or tools of Ct.-
ors. in u Il"lts Ure-
IL fad tfe trong opWess the weak, rs cv-
cry are has no cd;
Wi also hnd, IT not too b ind, the weak a;c
sugHr-c, 'ttt II
By many bnrts and Other ser beS who write
about tjirir fashions.
For rsvh and poor - moved at times al
Ey .ic't pas oHs.
Those who sit high viii often lic those low
sometimes slVt so il
The rich mhu links cursed deed, then hires
the rOCr 10 do il:
The poor ia me auislvt ms get r.ch, the rich
Oft ics9 their money,
And then thr ways of ilyt'i are changed IL!
shady tafc and SIlnuI.
So why declare thut gnu" are fair in ever
time and stat .obF
Those Wtu ere nice sometimes IN vice viii
spend u Shorl vacati,u.
And West mea time aHl again have rsCG
DER iECir level
And snamed a.ir"-t tie NHry gods, muea
more MY friend tre CoyIi.
The Cudu'- and pgElc's vicissiuies arc Of
tcntiGcS trarSpCrtc :,
And iuaav dame oi t;ircSt fame is cross as
Y when our.e9.
Ii i have shows What should bc known as
stGtet. In my rroeln,
III so and see Il certain snc Gn5 end for now
my poem.
Fred 5. Rimsn. i'll Williansport Breakfast
Table.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-06-25

A correspondent Of the Worcester
Spy, in an account of . conversation he
once had with Wendell Phillips, says:
II asked him If he had any pleasure in
fighting, if contest gave him any satis-
faction. He said not Bit that he
hated lighting, and was the very last
man who ought to have to do it. but
he added, when was in college one
Of my classmates found fault with me
for always standing up for any person
or thing that was dcnounced;' he said:
..Say anything agaiust . man. and
up jumps Phillips to defend him. no
matter whether the man is right or
wrong. or whether Phillips knows any
thing about him or not. it is enough
Tor Film that the man is attacked. !"
Now, said Mr.. Phillips. 1 thought
that the hast compliment ever paid ME;
and suppose it was the bent Of my
charnetsr 10 defend anything that was
attacked. is' - ..-.s.s
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-06-25
Why Children Should Eat Honey.

Thousands and tens of thousands of
children are dying all around us. who.
because their cver-deyeloping nature
demands sweetness, crave and eagerly
demolish the adul;eratcd candies"
and ''syrup" of modern times. If these
could be fed on honey instead they
would develop and grow up into
healthy men and women.
Children would rather eat bread and
honey than bread and butter. One
pound of honey will reach as far as
two pounds Of butter, and has, besides,
the advantage of being far more healthy
and plcasant-tasted, and always re-
mains good, while butter soon be-
comes rancid and often produces cramp
in the stomach, eructations. sourness,
vomiting and diarrhea. Pure honey
should always BE- freely used in every
family. Honey eaten on wheat bread
is very beneficial to health.
Tho use of honey instead Of sugar in
almost every kind of cooking Is -
pleasant for the palate as it is healthy
for the stomach. In preparing black
berry or raspberry short-cake it Is inn
nitcly superior.
1t Is y common expression that honey
is luxury, having nothing to do with
the life-giving principle. This is an
error-honey is food in one OF its most
concentrated forms. True, it does not
add SO much to the growth Of muscles
rs does bcefsteak, but it does impart
other properties no less necessary to
health and vigorous physical and intel
lectual action. 1t gives warmth to the
system. aronses nervous energy. and
gives vigor to all the vital functions.
To the laborer i: gives strength-to the
business man mental force. Its effects
are not like ordinary stimulants, such
as spirits, etc, but produce a healthy
| action, the results Of which are pleas.
ing and permanent "a sweet disposition
and bright intellect.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-06-25
Followinx the Americas Custom.

A Chinese laundryman called In at =
Norwich grocery store day or two ago
and asked for permission to ride 70 the
west side on the grocer's wsgoL. The
grocer expressed his willingness TO do
SO slight favor for him, and assured
him he was welcome to the ride. The
beaming face Of the Chinaman showed
a hearty acknowledgement of the IA
vor. while his tongue ratified out in
pigeon English: ''Dlink? Diinkp"
The grocer could not interpret the sal
utation, and Witnessing his confusion
the laundryman stammered out:
"Dlinkee whiskec?" The grocer then
realized that the grateful Chinaman. in
the generosity OF his heart, wished 70
treat in recognition to his kindness.
after the most approved American
fashion. When he declined with
thanks broad grin spread itself upon
that oriental countenance, and John
said: ..Skusee! Skusee! I links al
Mclioan man dlinkec whiskee. But No
knowae!''
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-06-25
:, UNION COUNTY,
An English Superstition.

Police magistrates, among oil
strange experiences that fall TO tn
lot, must get frequent glimpses OF
number OF odd superstitions which 81
survive among the classes not freQuel
ly brought into contact with the mar
terial dignity. Such an instance M
presented at the Southwark poli
court yesterday in the case of gentf
man of whom it was stated that he b
intermarried with one lady aud suba
quentlv loved another too we'll for
happiness and his fair fame. In Il
ardor OF his passion he is said to han
married the latter, neglected to MAJ
known 10 her the fact that his first W.
was alive. When it was pointed ~
to him that he had committed the 5
fense called bigamy, he seems to NJ
setsup the desense that his fernee AiG i.
rage was illegal, since the ring used a,
the wedding ceremony was made o1
brass; and this view OF the case ap-
pears to nave been taken by the iirs,
wife herself. as we'll as her brother.
who appeared to testify in the court
Whether or not Frederick (such is the
too ardent lovers nancy really acted
in good faith remains 10 be investigat.
ed ut the next Old Ba 10y sessions,
where his proceedings ". form the sub
ject of some further inquiry, But the
belief TO which he referred THAT mar
Rage ceremony i, Illegal if gold ring
is not used-is probably not at ali un.
common. No doubt there are many
worthy matrons within the metropoli-
tan area who would feel q far deeper
pang at discovering that their wedding
rings were of brass than if they had no
one and the same day split the salt,
left the knives crossed on the table,
neglected TO throw severed lock of hair
iniO the fire. sneezed without saving
''God bless you," or looked at the full
moon through glass. 81. James's Ga
1pljo
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-06-25
|koTA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE es. 1884.
ScientiAa Miscellany.
Well may we doubt the s,,eccss a,


Well may we doubt the sueccss of ,hs
Nalchemists OF old in their search for the
sselixir of life," but, if the views pub.
hshed in England by Mr.. w. O. Ieaw-
f&on are correct. modern science nj least
\ appears to be able TO retard the uro-
tkFcss of old age. Mr.. Dawson tells us
ksthat the changes which produce old are
3Are due to an excessive action OF tho
Il oxygen we breathe and to the accumu-
elation Of lime salts in the body. He
Edoes not state whether the oxygen Of
Fleets may be in anv decree counter
Eacted, but he believes that life NAV be
prolonged by reducing the calcareous
deposits to minimum. This he would
accomplish by plan suggested by Mr..
'eLacy Evans. The plan is TO avoid
i9au eontaining proportion ct earth
80, ssttls - - Rs 1saat from old ant-
maIs-and TO use daily. after middle
lie, several glasses OF distilled water
containing few drops of phosphoric
acld. Distilled water is necessary on
account OF its great solvent power.
In view of the liability of steamships
to collision with iceberrs in crossing
the Atlantic, Mr. X. A. Proctor sug.
gests the use Of the sensitive heat
measures OF Edison or Langley for
giving warning of the proximity of
Ice at night or in fogs. One of these
instruments IN the bow Of vessel
would indicate change OF tempera-
turc with the iceberg quarter of 4
mile or more away, and might be
made to attract attention to the pres
ence OF invisible danger by causing y
fog-horn to be soundcd--or otherwise,
as might be necessary. The keen per-
ccption OF science, Mr.. Proctor thinks,
nay .ius ue put On guaru over our
Salc'y "heh our natural senses Iali.
Not only has oxygen been obtained
IN the form OF crystals. as was lately
annouaced. but Prof S. Won Wrob-
lewski. OF Krakow, has also succeeded
in causing nitrogen to fall like snow
when subjected to q temperature OF
3u3 degrees below zero, and in solidify-
ing hydrogen. The extraordinary cold
measured in these experiments was
produced by the boiling of liauefied
oxygen on ireelng 1t from pressure.
anu 10 prooaoly the iowesttcmperature
esc1 rccordeo'
Several accurate photographs of
lightning flashes have been secured by
Mons. Robert Haenscl, of Reichen-
berg. Bohemia. The flashes are shown
as long, continuous sparks, and in one
OF the pictures the point where the
spark met the earth may be seen. The
landscape is clearly defined in the pho
,ographs' aiiording a means Tor caicu-
i"dhe .he iehS,h OF the hghtnlng s
pain through inc AR, which, IN one
Instance was estimated at more than
mie.
A British scientific expedition is
about to undertake the exploration OF
New Guinea. which, although the larg-
est island on the globe except Austria
ia ana POSSIBLY borneo,. IS one OF the
ear,n S 5 niue SHOWN regions. "A route
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-06-25

A writer in the birmingham Eng. },
Post says Of Rugby school, in Tennes-
see: ''The aim OF the company is to es-
tablish for the Southern and Central
states of the Union, q public school
modeied on the plan of our Rugby and
other English public schools. There
are to be three Rugheians on the coun
Gil. Oar English Rugby has trained
generations OF men, honorable. manly
and intelligent, who have won positions
Of responsibility and acquitted them
selves as men. know we shall all be
disposed 70 wish heartily we'll 70 The
new Rugby on the other side Of tho AZ.
.antic rollers, and shall rejoice 10 know
that II, too, Is shaping and molding
tho character of ineD Tor worthy
nohieyomcnt. q
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-06-25
Another Corner Busted.

The agent for New York grocery
house happened into small establish
ment in village in New Hampshire
the other day, and, noticing that the
grocer had humping big stock 81
Goldfish on hand, he asked;
''How did you como to invest 50
much in codtishp''
s.Well. / kinder Gggnred for cor.
ner. YOU sec. !"
"Howe''
s.Why, I bought up every pound oi
it in town. and the roads are SO bad
that no more can be got in here for 4
month"
'.And how have you succeeded"
..Busted all to smash" was the sor.
rowful reply. Just as ! got the cor
ner fixed the only three families IN the
town who eat Goldfish went OFF TO Flor.
ida to spend the winter!' Wall Stree
NesCs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-06-25

a writer In the Sanitary Net0s de-
soribes the Moorish ROOM in Mr.. J.
n. Jewell's house OF this city. 1t is
vsgy luxurious. with its geometrical
ceil1Ag. broad divans and Oriental car
petA The vail space on ono side Il
hlled BY . genuine Cairo lattice win-
dow. brought here after = service Of
200 years in the picturesque Egyptian
city. The latticed panels swing cut
ward, and its spindles, circles and
squares are as perfect as they were two
centuries ago. The cedar wood is dark
with age. but still retains its delicate
spicy fragrance.
In His wife's Pocket.
4 fire broke out in q dwelling house
tho other night, and after the man and
hi wife had safely reached the street
the latter said that there was $50 IL
the pocket of her dress, which wal
hanging in a second-siory back room.
III 60 for it," said the husband,
and he plunged into the burning build
ing.
sEhs flames ragged furiously, and tht
man did not return. At the expiration
ok N hour the FIRE was extingaished
and fhe back building caycd. Firemor
grOped their way up tho rear stairs
through water add blindiug smoke
and found the man in the closet still
fumbiing al his wiie's dresa, looking
for ~ money.
HS Was nearly suffocated with smoke
but Ind strength enough to say that HI
l.. vas.s,fN nxss <x,s,ss.l fbn vSSxs,
~ H3lsto of two hours. II nevcr occnr
tcsl ~ n ini u sNixc The dress and rusl
psI tilnt Some meA gss ~ ~
sl.f nssrsAus III tinle 0k m. ~ ~.
gessaisls SsHs
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-06-25

When Il boy takes it inter his head
dat de wori' owes him a llbbin', an dat
he's gwine ter git it ca easy cz he ken,
he'd better practice how ter act when
he gets fore de gran jury, fur he's
gwinc dar sho'.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-06-25

Oar ain no sar,in cure fur = lazy
man. Yer ken sor,cr livcned him up
er little, but de fust thing yer knows,
he done drapped back. d, ley hoss
ain gwine ter trot lessen yer whup him
half de time
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-06-25
Plantation Philosophy.

De soberest man in de worl' Is do fol-
ler whut hab jest got over . spree. an
he knows dat dc advise whut he gibs
yer is good, case he didn't follow II
hisse'f .,-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-06-25

1t hab been said dat it am list as well
fur man TO be thief ez a liar, but l
doan agree wild de man whut says it.
A man sometimes tells er lie to make
hisse'f more 'po'tant an ter gain yer
respeck, but dc thief is airter gain an
doan kere cbcn fur his own respeck.