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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-02
AT THE SOUTH.

THE curtain has just dropped on an
other romance in which an Indian and q
sweet young missionary are the principal
actors. About year ago Miss Ida Belle
Richards, daughter of the late Capt. S. c.
Richards, of st. Louis, who was cousin
of President Arthur, was detailed by the
Pre- sbyterian church for missionary work
in the Indian territory. Among the In
dams whose acquaintances she formed was
DR.. Eliphalet N. Wright, an educated
Cherokee, who is practicing his profession
at Lehigh. The pair at once proceeded to
tumble into love, and now they are mar
ried The groom is graduate of the Al
Allen Wright, was quite prominent man
in the territory.
The Washington school building at st.
Joseph. Mo-. was totally destroyed BY fire
recently. The fire was evidently the work
of an incendiary as man was seen run
ming from the building few minutes be-
fore the flames were discovered. The loss
amounts to 10000, fully covered by in
surance. The building was completely
gutted before any alarm of fire was given.
The Washin. ton school is one of the three
in the city in which the first grade is
taught, fitting pupils for the high school.
1t will be almost impossible to accommo &.
date the children at the other schools as
all are crowded and the school board is in
~quandary. There were seven grades
taught in the school and $50 pupils at
tended.
The annual meeting of the Union Pa
citic railroad company was recently held at
Boston. The action Of the directors III
leasing the Oregon Railway and Naviga-
ton company's lines and the Oregon Short
Line railway company's road was con-
frmed. The ly change from last year Is
board is the election of Samuel Carr, Jr.,
to fill the vacancy caused by the death of
General Manager and Vice. President T. j.
Potter. It is understood, however, Carr is
TO remain on the board only temporarily,
or until Potter's successor is appointed.
President Adams, IN the course of the
meeting and in response to inquiries from
stockholders, stated it was the purpose cf
the directors during the ensuing year to
pursue very conservatory course with
reference to new construction, and, that at
present no new lines we're under consider
alton. The directors subsequently re-
elected Charles Francis Adams as president
and the other old officers, except that E.
H. Baker succeeds the late T. j. Potter as
vice. president and James G.. Harris sue
cceds Mcfarland as treasurer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-02
PULITICAL WORLD.

The president has approved the fcllew-
ing acts: For bridge across the Missis-
sissippi at Memphis; to facilitate the
prosecution of works projected for the i'm
provement Of rivers and harbcrs; granting
right OF way to the Duluth, Rainy Peak
River 4 Southwestern railroad company
through certain Indian lands in Minnesota.
SEcRETAKY FAiRcHILD appeared be-
fore the senate finance committee 1t the
request Of the committee to present his
views ON the bin vhirh passed ths house
prpyi1 1fn9 foF IN tssus M 1fsc ee11l-5
r. 3Ae ssts1 - stionkiy up posed the
bill. He asserted that previous issues Of
fractional currency had cost in expense of
production and loss from destruction al
much as the entire face value Of the average
circulation maintained. He did not
believe public confidence required reissue,
nor that it would be popular. The frac-
tional silver and postal note system met all
the purposes which fractional notes would
serve, except by very large Issue extend
ing to most remote parts of the country,
and requiring years in its preparation.
The cost and great loss incident to such
an issue and its manifest disadvantages
which had led to its abandonment were to
nhS Hnluu CuuCIuklNe TedbOub dBHlIlSt re-
newal of such circulation.
REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON, Of Iowa,
has introduced bill in the house direct
ing the attorney general to introduce ju-
dicial proceedings against the Union Pa
citic Railroad company and other parties.
The bill in substance directs the attorney
general to forthwith institute proceedings
in the courts of the United States, either in
law or equity, to enforce the forfeiture pro-
vided for in the law of 1878 and other acts,
and collect the moneys due the United
States from the company, its stockholders
and officers. He il also directed TO bring
suit against the Union Pacific and Kansas
Pacific to recover the proceeds Of wrong
full issue OF stock and bonds amounting to
$4,000, 900, including in the action John
b. Alley, Elisha Atkins. Ezra H. Baker
and Sidney Dillon, and to Join as parties
defendant jay Gould, Fred |. Ames, Rus
sell Sage and others, to recover $50, ,OOO,-
0OO, more or less--the proceeds of the sale
of the bonds. All the claims growing out
of the transaction which may be the sub
ject matter of the suit are to be exempted
from the statute Of limitations.
AT the state convention of colored men
at Jackson, Mich, for the purpose of or
ganizing state association and consider
ing matters relative to carrying on the
campaign. resolutions were adopted Ia
menting the death of Roscoe Conkling,
endorsing the Blair educational bill, the
candidacy of Gen. Alger, and the republi-
can party.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-02
FROM THE E Asst.

PASSENGER train on the New York
and Pennsylvania railroad was wrecked near
Whitehouse, small station ten miles esst
Of Orleans, N. Y, by the spreading Of the
rails. The mail and baggage car and two
coaches, containing about forty passen-
gers. rolled down a twenty foot embank-
ment. No one was killed outright, but
sixteen people were quite seriously injured,
and some OF them will probably die.
The warship Yorkton and the new dyna-
mite cruiser we're launced at Cramps ship
yard near Philadelphia recently, In the
presence OF several hundred distinguished
guests from Washington.
THE committee for the suppression Of
the liquor trafac raised breeze at Man.
chester, N. H., by raiding about thirty "a
looms, taking inventories Of the contents
and notifying the proprietors to appear in
court. In some cases barrels OF liquor
were rolled into the streets. The commit
tee declare it a war Of determination.
WILLIAM JoNEL, member Of the
Brooklyn fire department, bet $5 that he
could eat forty fresh eggs in fine minutes.
Thomas Harris belongs to the same COM
pAny and took the bet. Tais was the
score: One minute, IL eggs; two minutes,
" eggs; three minutes. 80 eggs; four min
ues, 81 eggs. Three eggs in one minute
remained. William puffed and blowed.
He tackl d the remaining three and, amid
prolonged cheers, the referee pronounced
him winner, with thirty seconds TO spare.
The board of aldermen Of New York
passed, over the mayors veto, the reso-
luton curtailing his power in displaying
hags on the city hall.
TEE Atlantic machine works burned ut
Boston. causing . loss estimated At over
$150, 200. The Are, it is thought, caught
from electric light wires. The walls fall,
carrying with them all the machinery and
completely destroying the engine room.
Four workmen were injured, one Of whom
will die. The loss is probably covered by
insurance.
The funeral ofthe late ex-Gov. Hoff-
man took place at Grace church New
York City. The services were brief bat
beautiful, being the form Of the Episcopal
church. There was no sermon. Mayor
Hewitt. Recorder Smyth, Commissioners
Coleman and Wood, Roswell p. Flower
and many other prominent citizens were
present.
TEE senate has made the following con-
Armations: s. NJ. Etockslaser, commits
sionsr Of the general land once; Thomas
J. Anderson, assistant commissioner Of
the general land ofaees.
/ RrGaT Rev. MaR. LEON BouLAND, Of
New York, honorary private chamberlain Of
hie holiness, Leo XIII. has addressed 4
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-02
FOR PROTECTION.

Resolutions Adopted by the New York
Union League Club.
All doubt - to tho position OF the Union
League Club on tho question OF protection.
says . recent New York telegram, was
settled at the regular monthly meeting Of
the organization by the adoption of reso
lutions indorsing the tariff system, con-,
demning the Presidents fiscal policy, and
urging the abolition Of the Internal Ret>
enue Department as soon a. posi- lie. ThS
following resolutions were offered by tbs
committee on political reform, and carried
BY . sweeping majority:
Resolved, That We declare our adheren1
to the American system Of Federal finance
that has prevailed since the formation Of
this government. That tho General Gov.
eminent should be sustained BY imposf
duties whenever sufficient money can b
raised from that source for its support
We declare the Presidents fiscal policy uns
sound and un-Anerican in proposing to
break deMq -, ,iupoek dAfiee and cceiinMs
tke intesEAA fr6eu0e system because Of the
Treasury safplus. We advocate at the
earliest practicable day the abolition Of the
Internal Revenue Department OF the United
States % the safest and wisest way of re-
ducing The surplus in the Treasury and
preserving unimpaired the great principle
Of protection to American industries.
Res0lred, That We adyo, ate the revision
OF the tariff in such manner as to correct
the injustices and inequalities in the pres
ent tariff, and also 10 raise the money
actually needed BY the General Govern,
mont; and that We advocate the adjust
mont Of those duties in such manner al
protects and promotes American Industries
Resolved, That We deem it wise Repub~
lican policy to advocate and enforce wher.
ever the power exists. rigorous and vigor.
ous legislation in the various States ID
favor OF taxation Of tho liquor traffic to the
highest degree practicable, 10 the end that
the money collected from that source may
be applied directly to defray the expenses
upon the several States.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-02

q A larg1 kEed. .sensalion has been created
=
that two Of the most prominent whisky
merchants and distillers in that city sss 70
be turned out of the First Christian church,
tho leading church Of that denomination
there. for declining 10 give mp the manu-
incture and sale Of whisky. Tho two men
in question are Robert j. Tilford and
Thomas H. Sherley, both sf the highest
social and commercial standing.
The action Of the church in the mater
has aroused . lreat deal Of indignation
among The wh shy mon, who are leaders in
business circles and regard themselves
quite as good Christians 40 anybody else.
Il is understood that this movement 10 to
be followed mp by other churches, and in
Il at event the whisky men will very likely
establish church of their own.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-02
Nsn.e Snake Items.

In Mexico city few days ago they tried
man'scourage by shutting him up in 4
room with six rattlesnakes. At the end Of
six hours they opened the door and be VA
standing ID window sill and tbs snakes
had fought and killed each ether.
A party of Knox ille fishers tail ! big
story Of 1sea eerpents IN tho Tenn sset
river. They say that while crossing ne
river in yswl .ssrpsnt like Ash fuIly
tsn feet Ia length ca sized The bOat and
threw them into ths water. The boat ~
than lashsd into pieces by ~ terrible
nonsteS, and thsy bassly escapea ~ theii
lives.
6naks ytcries from Csoseia ~ nov a
oraes. Hare ~ ~ 1rst a N 6oasen:
neerO II Blacksheel kIl64
thSk had twenty NJ ~ ~ ! 4
nnsasuped si6hf and i helk iset a
4. r. Enntcn, 1k
wikh ~ ~ T. b ~
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-02
)N COUNTY, DAKDTA, WEDNESDAY, NAY 2, Is
WIN b litei, " N A~erisan and not

fTXIAl ~ lxk6Il 70 VV nHtCkf0N0 NAeO NV
SS1i
fS|SSs .1h,o~ ~ r.t;on. all adhefS 10 tt,e
- that Il 10 right and sound state.
n 4of each one 10 tako care Of itself,
nn One supports any economic policy
m b Hot claimed u 80 the best Tor it,
tAx e6ble. Cotton b not faised % clothe
q xeerahdixe 4 fofeina j3evyle, bat for
e f1l 81 ~ ht0dticets: wheat n not
snaS1f to mafS Il tieatj ifi foreign matkets,
~ eause q 8 found ID bs temtnerxtive
ri h =, Cube does mot bring l1sf sNpAt
- }Som coemoDoliten affection, but bs.
coSs Sraar here obtains the best price.
M ri psoDle seek our markets 70 con.
fte Sli ilptin Americana, bat altogether
- \ ovn necnfiiArv beiiefit; These
I6t] !. il car vide extent and il the
o1IIs ahility Of the consumers, d~asf
oS'3 s1linase all' other markets On the globe,
- & s2Sil6 Is snsrded 81 The utmost Nj.
e 41fS 1SfIon. n. 'the world !. his-
Al fI1iSSSr1 - - oat0 h1yW 6sss
eyVA0s -SSlr3kufed "a m rIbairtenancc OF
thsse mafkets. and Il vould be an in
6nitely sreater mistake, more ar.reach.
ing mischief. IL Congress should v0lun.
tariIy, and g free rift. surrender these
golden honne markets 70 those who do not
care for M. ar n that amnirc which. nfter
their rrecS..S;4,crs1 .u,r>rdn, n;oht vail
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-02
A BODY BLOW FOR ST. LOUIS.

Tho Vulcan Steel-Works Forced to Re-
move Their Plant Elsewhere.
A sensation has been caused in manu-.
featuring circles of st. Louis by the rumor
that the rich body Qf iron ore at Iron
Mountain and Pilot Knob has been ex-
hausted and TINT the Vulcan Steel Works
will be removed 10 Cleveland. The plant
is controlled BY the st. Louis Ore 4 Steel
Company, aud its lessees are Wilcox d
Stuart. The shipments have fallen from.
22.C0O tons of ore per month to 5000.
Seventy per cent. Of ,he men employed
swork for thom 10 do. Stores IN The vicinity
have been abandoned. and the settlement,
which was 90 lively : year ago, ., only .
mining camp can to, is now exceedingly
dull. The former employees are going
elsewhere to seek for work, as there Ia
nothing for them to do at Pilot Knob.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-02

they ~ere sick Or tilted of wofH. Ii 70 said
they kave these reasons "a accoiint 6f
yddgS Dupdy's decision. II was noticeable
how, sudden an SnGineer, t6cam6 sick OF
tired When hs espied 90 car coupled oI
behind hid engine. All passSngef ind
dummy tfains ran as usual.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-02
THE KANSAS LIQUOR LAW.

A New Step Taken by the Attorney Cen
eral Of the state Which viii Prove Of Gen-
eral Interest
A new step under the Kansas liquor law
has been taken at Wichita, Kan, which Is
said to be the first instance OF the kind on
record. Attorney General Hallowell has
fiieda petition 10 foTeclose lien OF 5000
on l. Q property Of Rosa Werner, large
brick lock on the most prominent street
o. that city. The def, ndant, it is claimed,
knowingly rented her property to one Rode
for the purpose of running what is known
as liquor joint. This man, January II,
was convicted of violations of the liquor
law, sent TO the County Jail for over two
years and fined $1,000 and costs Of suit.
The importance Of the suit becomes sppar-
ent when 1t is remembered that in many
OF the business blocks are found these
joints run BY men irresponsible and as
wiling to be paid for staying in Jail as for
keeping bar. All the fines and costs against
them which have thus accumulated aud now
amount 10 largo sums will be charged upon
the owner, and will no doubt be enforced
by execution if the case 10 decided in favor
of the State.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-02

The free traders have had q great deal
to say about change in sentiment on the
tariff question throughout the Northwest.
They have pretended to discover evidence
Of free-trade sentiment among the farmers
in all the Northwestern States. The reso-
lutions Of . few political farmers in Min
nesota the other day have been taken as
the text for much congratulation and re-
joicinR BY the free traders. But the senti-
ment OF the average farmer, even in the
Northwest, 10 not represented by the FREQ.
for them. Tho farmers Of Iowa, for in
stance, who have Just az much reason to be
free traders as have the farmers of Mime.
sofa, take no stock In tho fallacious theory,
and appreciate the dangerous effect Il
would hare upon their interests. Theft
sentiments arc we'll expressed in the reso.
lutions OF the State Grange at Its annual
session in this city last December:
Resolred--l. That the time has arrived
in the history OF our State and nation
when the farmeEs should unite for the pro.
lection Of their rights and the promotion
Of their interests, morally. socially, intel
lectually, and financially.
2. We demand such . revision Of the
tariff laws - will protect the producer ~
we'll ~ the manufacturer.
3. That that paft Of President Cleve-
lands message referring to the reduction
Of this country and in favor Of monopoly.
4. That great reduction Of the tariff on
su rav material produced Ia this country
would greatly embaTfasA the agrieulturists,
while Il would not accomplish the object
sought, viz: A reduction Of the revenue.
5. That reduction Of the tari6 on ar
ticles produced in this country would not
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-02
Breyity Il EIesueat.

Two ladies are talking on : Wood
ward avenue street car:
- have just received letter from
my brother il Texas and he says they
had cyolone there on the 18TH
~Hadfs
-Yeh 4 blew down fsncss and I'M
roofed houses.
s0idfs
.Hs says hs1l b home IN the fall.
~DoosH
-nss Aaned their new baby altar
NJ.
sIIasss
.yghsss ~ you get out r
y hlcok further. Whsa Vili
/ y |; - =
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-02
THE IMPORTATION or FOREIGNERS.

The n est 'ent Objects to the violation oi
the Contract Labor Law.
The letter 10 United States District At
toiney Calvin from President Cleveland,
relating 10 the importation Of foreigners
into the ports at Roston in violato on Of the
contract labor law is as follows:
Information has reached tho Treasury De-
pal tment that largo number OF foreigners
have been brought into Massachusetts under
violation OF the contract labor Law for the pur-
pose OF manning American fishing vessels sent
ont from the o.ts OF Gloucester. Boston and
Be.erly. for the purpose Of taking 6sh
along the Canadian coast II seems to
me quite cert:in that such foreigners
and aliens have been brought In by parties
in direct violation q tho statute covering
such cases, and l relieve that the importation
cf such foreigners tends to the displacement OF
American labor. ] arm aware that many Of
tns 90 rersons have through tho care 0. the
officials, bsen returned /, ths country from
which they came. I therefore enjoin on you
tho duty VI . prompt investigation OF these
cases. and request that you confer with the COL
10 tors OF tho ports Of Boston and Gloucester,
that prompt ard effective measures may b.
taken. The department has ordered that
special e cnts be detailed, who will report d.
rcctly TO you, AMI II you require any further
assistance It will be given you upon appli-
cation
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-02
rArE's EMBEzzLEMENrs.

The Report to the Kentucky SOlons shows
shortage Of $3.50, ,0O0-Gross Negii-
gence.
The report Of the Commissioners ap.
pointed to investigate absconding Treas
urer Tate's Office has been submitted to the
Kentucky Legislature. II contains no sen.
sational disclosures, the deficit being placed
in the neie eht orhood of 1880. 900. the sum
already named. This may be reduced to
less than 5000, 900 ii certain papers prove
good. The report shows that the grossest
carelessness prevailed in the Treasurer's
Office during Tate's regime of twenty years.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-02
A FATHERS BLOODY DEED.
James SMaliey Kills His Children with u
Ak and Commits Suicide.

James Snnaliey KilIs His Children with IN
Ak and Commits Suicide
great deal Of excitement was caused n
Licking, No., BY the discovery that James
6malley, = weli-known citizen and pfoprie.
tor OF the Smalley House, had murdered
his two child:en, aged and I, By cutting
their heads with an ~. He next attacked
his vile, who escaped BY jumping through
window, 40 her insane husband had
!" -ked all tho doors. 6ma'ley then cut
own throat and wrists with carving
E. and expired by bleeding to death.
h~.xhbors broke down the doors and found
oil The rooms covered with blood and
brains where the struggles had taken place.
Smalley had become maniac through IN
Unacccuntabls fear that his family would
20 to Tho poor house.. although he was
possessed of considerable means.
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New Federal Omcers.
The following postmasters have bssa
appointed BY the President:
llirois- Fletcher a. Trousdale. Nstropolitan
City charles y. Haliock. Pecstonica; Thomas
Ohio stephen Cramsr Basayia; ysuss q.
Lummins. Middle-0wn.
'nai .a..-NaIy Thcmes. Gsrrett; John p.
W. sn Hram a Pesss a9.bnn nsa c,.,
MiIiien 3. Cissi. y. Flcrsncs James y. cas.
~. Msesssss1H.shur ! n.se.,i cry.s., r.ln
lin. Efe1ent; Enoch z. Nueford, Hart; Fnoah
+ Bopd, 1sen n -; James Rufhssfoid, Nh
fcsd: yeAs 1sga'se hspublis Dapisl 2. I'm.
liansaefa 1ohn Wetssl, Linz Eslla
Iosa-ssesnuel =, caxsnlL Atssi xlfas Il.
3! :|'I;;'| - Il \ :|;:''' .! S; s.; I
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-02
JUDGE LECOMPTE DEAD.

The Famous Kansas Jurist Passes Away
Events In His Life.
Judge Samuel d. Lecompte, residing Of
Kansas City, Is dead, at the age OF "a. He
was buried at Leavenworth.
Judge Lecoml te was familiar figure In tho
stormy and tronblous days OF the admission Of
Kansas State into the Union. He was born
on tte eastern shore OF Maryland In 1854 he
was appointed Chicf Justice Of the Territory
OF Kansas by President Franklin Pierce, and
served In that capacity until the admission OF
the Territory OF Kersas as q state into the
Union Judge i.econpte presided over the first
Constitutional Convention held at Leconpton
place named after him. Latterly Judge Le-
conlpte Was in poor health, and made his homo
with his son in Kansas City.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-02
MELANGE OF MELODIES.
Kentucky Christians Aver That One
Cannot Manufacture Whisky and
Serve God.
A New Tack in the Kansas Liquor Prose-
cutions-A Bad Blow for
St. Louis.
Treasurer Tate's Defaleatlons "A Fam.
Gus Kansas Jurist Dcsd~-
MimOrities.

/, a l.rs1 sssa, ,ssps.lien b.. bssn created
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-02

tae whole country. In fact, it was repre-
sentative gathering of the lovers Of horses,
and ''all the world loves horsen-that is If
the horse be a good one, and there were no
poor Cnes at the national show.
There were many interesting events during
the week, and every kind OF horse was given
plenty Of opportunities to exhibit its own
particular accomplishments anduadvantages.
There was no money, nor will there ever he
any, for the members of the association in
this undertaking. Many Of them are
wealthy gentlemen and their only wish is the
improvement Of the horse, which such exhi-
billions naturally promote.
Prizes were well enough in themselves for
breeders and owners, but the rosettes, denot-
ing superiority, were the coveted honors The
blue proclaimed victory The red was next
in order, and the yellow and white, which
followed as given, were considered worth
having. The horses looked better when
wearing them Somebody has been writing
a good deal of late about the overrated intel
ligence OF the horse, claiming that he is more
stupid than the dog, elephant or parrot. The
majority Of these who own well bred animals
viii not indorse this They know to the CON
trary, and one proof was the seeming intelIi-
geuce and unmistakable trsctabilitv and gen.
tleness OF the animals gathered at the horse
show. The arrangements were largely made
by J. B. Hyde, the secretary of the show, and
were remarkably completes; SIS, coo was given
away in prizes