Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-11-03
ADDITIONAL NEwA

AUTHENTIC news has reached Samoa
that on the morning cf Sept 10 over loo
heavy earthquakes occurred ON the Island
of Ninafon, one of the Toga group, and
that from the bottom of lake which had II
depth of 1000 feet, mountain has arisen
TO height of 300 feet above its surface;
also that this mountain has burst forth in
in such quantities as to destroy two thirds
of the cocoanut trees on the island. In
Samoa We are having light shocks of earth.
quakes SO frequently now that they are no
longer noticed by the residents.
THE discovery of silver in the vicinity OF
Caldwell, Kan, has caused much excite
ment. Samples of the ore have been sent
to the State Assayer at Denver. Col, and
the assayer Of the mint at Philadelphia.
The former reports an assay of 3i2 ounces
Of silver to the ton, the latter 80 ounces,
each with trace Of gold. The ore crops
out in many localities. Caldwell now pre-
sents the appearance of mining town.
L. ABRAHAMs & Co., wholesale cloth
iers in Milwaukee, have baen closed up on
attachments. Liabilities about $50, 600;
assets unknown. The creditors are mostly
local firms.
EAsTERBRooK & Co., OF New Haven,
Conn, the only manufacturers of oleo-
margarine in Connecticut, have suspended.
as they regard the government tax prohib-
itory. From 800 to 1000 persons are
thrown out Of employment.
Gov. HARRISON, Of Connecticut, has re-
fused to honor requ stion from the Gov
ernor of Iowa, asking for the surrender of
William H. Bradbury, accused of forgery.
SURVEYOR Of the Port of New York Be-
attic was shot in his Office at the custom
house by discharged inspector, who fired
FIVE or six shots. 1t is not known whether
the wounds are fatal or not. Surveyor Be-
attic was wounded in two places, one of
eiis bullets, IL is said, entering his groin.
The surveyors assassin is named Bieral, a
man who gained some distinction in the
war of the rebellion. He was for about
twelve years attached to the custom house.
About week ago the surveyor dismissed
him from the service for exacting money
from poor emigrants mt Castle Garden,
where he was lately stationed, which is
thought to have been the reason for the
mans crimo.
JUDGE MCCUE, solicitor of the treasury,
has given an opinion to the secretary in re-
gard to wines and other ant cles brought
States steamers Platsmouth and Saratoga.
In regard to articles brought by officers for
the use of other persons us gifts or other
wise, the solicitor says they are dutable,
toms officers or in the secretary of the
treasury 10 abate any portion Of the duties
prescribed by law.
PRINCE LOUIS NAPOLEON called al the
white house few days since and paid his
respects to the President. He was nc.
companied by his private secretary and
Albert De Forest, Secretary of the Italian
Legation. The presentation was made by
secretary Dayaru. Inc freSident received
them in the blue parlor. The President
and Prince conyersed together about fifteen
minutes.
The law taxing oleomargarine went into
operation on the 1st inst. Reports received
by Commissioner Miller show that all
classes of manufacturers and dealers, in
cludins retail men, propose to meet the tax
and continue in business.