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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15

A Geneva, N. Y, dispatch says Prof.
Brooks has secured good observation Of
the new comet just discovered by him in
Ursa Major. 1t Is moving easterly about
one degree daily and is just above the star
Lambda. The comet has large head and
short tail, which strangely enough appar-
emily points to the sun.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15
A. Usual.

Two conferences have been held with
the Ute chiefs at Durango, Col, the past
week, but no satisfactory conclusion
reached, The Indians will not agree to
anything until their yearly gratuity money
has been paid. A majority Of the chiefs
are disinclined to vacate the reservation.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15
Wells College DESTROYED.

Wells college, at Aurora, n. Y, burned
the other day. The main building and
servants hall was destroyed 1t is stated
there is an insurance of $4,000 which
will not cover one-half of the loss.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15
Disastrous CDnfla

Caldwell block, at Chattanooga. Tenn,
destroyed the entire business block, be-
sides the building of Better Il Brother,
d Towards store. A wall fell on -four
men. J. b. Mcmillan, a prominent citizen,
was lost in the fire, but the names of the
other parties are not known. Two men
were gotten out probably fatally hurt.
The total loss is about S340.000. and the
insurance about $4,000. In the excite
ment of the fire hundreds of citizens
rushed into the buildings and endeavored
to save their goods. One building fell in
when fifty persons were inside.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15
MOTHER, may not have lrink?"
Yes, my darling daughter;
Drink gallon of kerosene,
But don't touch Lincoln water"

GEORGE WASHINGTON used to do things
with his little Ratchet, but Mr.. Cleveland
achieves wonders with his little veto.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15

William Smith, son of A. G. Smith, pro-
prietor of the Irving house, Waterloo, Ia,
died at his home in Oskaloosa, Ia, the
other day. Deceased was we'll known in
banking circles in that section Of the state.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15
A Civil Rights Suit.

Silas Wright, colored preacher of Or
rick, No., has entered suit against the
Wabash and Western railway under the
civil rights law for $4,000 damages.
Wright bought ticket at Kansas City for
Orrick, and on arrival at the train found
it to be composed Of sleeper, two chair
cars, and a smoker. His eyes being weak,
he could not stand the smoke and attempt
ed to enter the chair car. The porter OBJ
jected and Wright went to the ticket Office,
where he was told that he had right to.
the chair car. On his return the possez
e*ssaaltod HIN sRi si01 gatay S5ssss6 M
from the train
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15
Limited Trains Taken OF.

1t has been definitely settled that the
limited passenger trains between Chicago
and Kansas City and Omaha shall be
abandoned August 26. By this agreement
the fastest running time trims between
Chicago and Kansas City will be length
ened about three hours
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15

III the Hood she will make the last stage of
her trip, passing through He'll Gate and
under the bridge to the Erie basin, The
raft is 593 feet long, 53-foot beam and
draws twenty-three feet of water. It is in
good shape.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15
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s,io,, Gaaa,,lr Go,ssits.
nlNMs FULL suPPlY Of loB me
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FAST JOB PRESS,
We ~ rspsssd . -
Anything il tib Line With Ieahess,
AxD q Hs-
sHoRTEsT NOTICE.
RAILROAD WRECK.
Two Trains Run Int a Land
side with Damaging
Results.
4 Fiend in Human Form Creates Elk.
element In an Iowa Town
Other News.


The west bound freight on the Erie ran
road, when quarter of mile west OF
6hobala, N. Y, the other day, struck a
rock which had been washed down on the
track. and the locomotive and four cars
we're wrecked. Nobody was killed, but the
engineer, fireman and conductor were in
jured. The west-bound express train was
due at the time Of the accident, and the
forward brakeman got lantern and tried
to nag II, but failed, and the exposes en-
j sissNnHshod Into ths wsccks a 1esessthsl
with one car loaded with horses, the bag
gage car, the mail car, the smoker and one
day coach, was thrown from the track
down nm enbankment. Eighty feet from
the rails the ears caught fire and were
burned, but not until all the passengers
were saved. Alexander Newman, fireman
on the express engine, was. caught fast in
the wreck and burned to death. John
kinsall, engineer, and Thos. Decker,
plumber, were fatally injured. Six other
trainmen were more or less injured, and a
number of passengers received slight in
juries. but none are seriously hurt. OF
fourteen running horses in the car but two
We're saved, the others were burned to
death. The fourteen horses lost in the
accident were largely the property of f.
Gebharlt Among those lost were Eole,
Eolist, Mineral, Blanks, Certainty. Pau
line, Frank, Orphan Boy and the 2-year-
old filly, Scandinavian, owned by Matt
Storms, of California, was killed, as were
two of Mrs. Langtry's black tandem horses.
Matt Stormss was in the car with the
horses and will probably die of his injur-
les. About dozen of the worst injured
passengers were taken to Port Jarvis.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15
Tired Of Life.

An account of a prolonged illness Mrs.
Ludwid Ripper. of Dakota City, Neb.,
shufiied off the mortal coil with razor a
few days ago-she cut her thro at.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15
A Mysterious Robbery

1t was learned at jefferson City, Mo-,
that a bold robbery was committed on the
Missouri Pacific road between that city
and st. Leuis August 4. in which ST. 900
was stolen. Two farmers near Washing
ton. Mo-, were approached by a suspicious
looking man on the highway, when he be-
came frightened aud in attempting to flee
dropped large package, which, on in
vestigation, was found to contain plumber
from a mail robbery. Detectives are at
work on the case.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15
An Ocean FLYER.

The steamship Trave recently made the
trip from Sandy Hook to the Needles,
Southampton, Eng, in seven days and
two hours, equivalent to six days and
seven hours to Queenstown.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15

SrNo song Of sixpence, bag full Of
twine, fcrty thousand people filing mp o.
brine.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15

The jndicious use of printers ink does
a great amount OF good, but the injudi-
cious use Of II can I'LL land with desc.
lation.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15
Killed by the Cars.

Train No. on the Omaha line, while
coming into Mankato, Mimi, struck and
killed a man named Martin Dunn. The
wind blew Dunn's hat off and he stepped
on the main track in front of the approach
ing train to pick it up, when he was struck
and almost instantly killed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15

AJoHH RIDRouT, the popular black
smith, aays = Macon, Mo-, paper, -ia
shingiing his residence. Still We boom.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15

To THE average thermometer, greeting:
Il this hot enough for your"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15

n ~ natter cf salt water, i man wnnss
pvt httls hs hS,ow. nor wAnss - litsle
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15
Emicrant Rates,

GENERAL Passenger Agent Charleton, of
the Chicago and Alton road, has addressed
q circular to the general passenger AaeSaf
of 1estsrn competing lines, N ~153eA az
refuses to acquiesee in the reductions made
by eastern trunk lines in emigrant rates.
In doing this he calls attention to the fact
that foreigners should not be given better
and special rates than those accorded to
American citizens. He concludes with n
warning that If the lines to which the
letter is directed carry out Mr.. Pierson' s
recent suggestion for reduction, the Chi
cago and Alton will make suitable cuts on
first and second class fares.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15

John Lovejoy, prominent attorney,
shot and instantly killed Aaron William
son, Mt Galveston. Tex. The difficulty
originated over an election debt of SO
owed Williamson by Lovejoy since the fall
of 1854
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15

whom l have met since landed IN this country
rich and poor alike, has been kind TO me- and has
listened To me. Only one person has refused TO
consider my poor boys case, and that ia Gov
ernor MorchOuse."
After q while she turned to the watch and ask
ed the time
Our hour ia nearly mp she remarked, when
the hour Of the day was told her Hugh We
might as we'll part now. Remember, my boy.
You arc dead nnw, but we are alive
These wefv ifcr words She kissed him twice,
and broke down completely. Maxwell was I'M
nerved. The muscles Of hi face twitched. Ho
passed his hand over his forehead as II to re-
lease some horrible vision. cigarette held in
his hand rolled to the floor. BY supreme eff
fort he recovered, clutched at the table ON which
b elbow was leaning al braced himself Tor
the final parting The mans tremendous will
tightly closet and his nostrils distended but
he arose, pat hts arms around his mother
waist, drew her TO him. and, M he Kissco her
said
~Do,t r,ofhar drar.. n Will us,,r, ~, x,.,a.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15
A Dausasrsl vessel.

The steamship Umbria, Of the Cunari
line, having been reported disabled Of
Fire island and proceeding under sail at
about two miles per hour, an agent went
down from New York with four tugs--the
Datziel, Vesburgh, Pulver and Fletcher.
With their aid the Umbria reached the bar
The agents Of the line claim that the dam
age, whatever It may be, Ia slight, and tina,
there was no panic anong the passengers
she is anchored outside the bar to await d
favorable tiSlA. n
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15
Hanged for His Crime,

Amos Miller, colored, who outraged
Mrs. Scott, i'll Maury county, Tennessee,
two months ago, was taken from the court
room at Franklin, Tenn, bv mob of
fifty men and hanged to the balcony of the
building.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15

Frank J. Pine, q hardware merchant of
Shenandoah. Iowa, was shot and instantly
killed few days since by Frank Gallup. a
notorious tough. A family row was in
progress at the Gallup house and Mr.. Pine
with some other citizens were in front of
the house to see what tine trouble was.
when Frank Gallup came out and shot
Pine twice, killing him instantly. On the
facts being known the militia company was
called out to surround the house, after
which Gallup's mother appeared at the
door and invited those outside to come in
the house and see that her son was not in
side. Immediately several members of the
militia company entered the house. They
were instantly fired upon by Frank Galiup,
who was in the cellar. He shot four per-
sons, Bert Rice, of Imogene, fatally
Dave Campbell, l. II. Winfrey, and one
other, were wounded, and will recover. In
the shooting that followed Gallup's father
was wounded, and. as was afterwards
learned, Gallup was shot and killed. The
balance of the family, consisting of the
father, mother, brother and wife the muir
derer we're arrested. The widest excite
ment prevailed. The mob consisted SIM
ply Of indignant citizens.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-08-15

ous hFeIefreu DcHtn 10 Lie Oh shame.
Fanui2 Person. aged 16, the adopted
daughter of DR.. Birdsall, of Denver, Col,
suicided at his residence under the most
suspicious circumstances. For some time
she had absented herself from home with
the excuse that she was working out, but
it is now believed that she was in dissolute
company. A day or two ago private
policeman who was acquaioted with the
girl found her on the street at ) o'clock in
the morning, and took her home. She
went to her room and an hour Afterwards
took four draclims of Rough on Rats.
She fingered in terrible agony for some
time, when death finally came to her relief
Meanwhile she refused to make any
statement as to the cause Of her actions
The police began to investigate the case,
and arrested James McDaniels, an old man
connected with one of the variety theaters,
who had been seen in her company, and
Emma Baker. a companion of the dead
girl. When the Baker was taken to the
station, she confessed that McDaniels had
induced them to go to the thcater, where
he made them intoxicated, took them to
his room, where he accomplished the Pier
son girls ruin. II is alleged that he kept
the girl prisoner three or TOUR days, and
when she escaped, out of remorse, took
her life.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11

The surgical branch gives special attention
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successfully treated by our new VOltaic and
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The medical branch devotes special attention
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The most powerful ELECTRIC BELTS free
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Call at 21 South Main street, rooms % and
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
Thanks Returned.

The officers of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association wish to express their
sincere thanks to those who SO kindly
have contributed towards the Young
Mems building, and also to those who
kindly received the canvassers. The re-
suit of the canvass from Second street
south to Jefferson, and from San Pedro
westward beyond Pearl, was 1858. 70.
Considering the many families away, this
was very fair sum to receive.
The canvas will be continued from
Second street north to Sonora, and from
Fort westward also at East Los Angeles.
The coming week many have promised
to send money in, and $563. 20 is far short
of the 81 900 needed at once.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
SANTA MONICA.
The Coming Lawn Tennis Tour
nament.

The Coming Lawn Tennis Tour.
nament.
A gay and fashionable crowd are sum-
mering at the Arcadia, enjoying the surf
bathing and the innumerable other at
fractions that this festive watering place
affords. AS HERALD reporter mingled
with the crowd yesterday, various items
concerning the coming lawn tennis tour
nament were given, and are detailed be-
low. "There will be large crowd for
the tournament, said one, ''and we ex-
pect to see some fine play. In the ladies'
singles we will find Miss Schumacher,
last years champion, Mrs. Waring, Miss
Carter, Miss Gilman and others, and for
the prize shall tip Miss Schumacher.
For the gentlemen's singles the prize
will be between either Mr.. Carter, or his
brother, R. P. Carter, or A. Wilberforce::
This will probably be the best match OF
the week. For the gentlemen's
doubles the Carter brothers GER
tainly make a very strong pair,
and it will take q good couple to beat
them. The ladies' and gentlemen's
mixed doubles, R. P. Carter and Miss
Garter, look dangerous, and l have heard
of no other couple but A. .Wilberforce and
Miss Schumacher who will be strong
pair, if the Englishman is in good trim.
There will be an all-comers doubles,
single handicap and other games, and
the week will end up with grand ball
at the Arcadia.
Amongst those now staying at Santa
Monica are Geo. w. King and Miss King,
Mrs. and Miss Barnes, of Louisville, KY,
Mrs, Miss and Miss Lucy Banning, Joe
Patrick and his brother, Lieut.. Weber,
Mrs. ]. E. Platter, w. H. Young and
Mrs. Young, Mrs. Hamburger, Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith, Miss Miles, Mr.. Talbot and
many others, ard people are now rapid
ly taking rooms for the tournament.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
Insane From Morphine.

James Mcdonald was committed to the
insane asylum yesterday. 1t was de-
'veloped at the examination yesterday
morning that Mcdonald had ruined his
mind by the use of morphine. He had
been acting strangely for some time and
had at last become so violent that he
was difficult to manage. He raised quite
a disturbance at the Sheriff's Office just
before he was taken to the County Jail.
1t was stated that Mcdonald had spent
quite a small fortune here in the past
year or 80. He was taken North last
night by Deputy Sheriff Martin.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
A Sack of COal.

Officer Louis Arnaz brought in man
by the name of Ed Dougherty yesterday
afternoon, and charged him with petit
larceny. He had found him Juggling
The nss officer aua said that inquiry developed
the fact that he had secured the booty at
Schroeder & Johnson's, a block or two away.
fashion at the station, and had to be Wig
orously persuaded to 60 into the build
inc
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
Not n Warrant.

Fred Baker was brought into Justice
Austin's police court yesterday on long
standing charge of vagrancy prepared by
Officer Aubie some time last February.
Baker called for a jury trial and most of
the afternoon was consumed by the case.
Evidence was offered from physician
to prove that he was not able to do any
work. He was acquitted.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
The SuperyfsOrs.

The Supervisors met yesterday and dis
pensed with the services of the engineer
on the county jail wall for the present.
The District Attorney was allowed to ap-
point deputies at Santa Monica and at
Pasadena at $50 per month each. His
appointment Of John G. Morgan for Santa
Monica was confirmed, and the Board
adjourned until Monday
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
Pleaded Guilty.

Yesterday morning Judge Cheney SEN
fenced Baptiste Pasero to three months
in the County Jail. He had been origin
ally charged with assault to murder, but
this was withdrawn and on Thursday he
pied guilty to assault with deadly
weapon. The assault was committed
last March on a neighbor of Pasero's
whose name was Callavie. There had
been family row in which an irate
mother-in-law figured largely, and Cal
lavie had taken sides against Pasero.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
An Orphans, Picnic .

The orphans under the charge of the
Sisters of Charity held a picnic Thurs
day at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Po-
net, at their special invitation. A grand
lunch, consisting OF fruits, ice cream and
cake. was served to 200 orphans. The
children were gratuitously conveyed
from the school to the grounds by the
Electric Railroad Company.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
DRUNKENNESS

Or the Liquor HABIT F0sItfVeIy
Cured by Administering DE-.
Haines' Golden Specific.
without the knowledge of the person taking
1t; Is absolutely harmless and will effect q
permanent and speedy cure, whether the
holic wreck. Thousands Of drunkards have
been made temperate men who have taken
Golden Specific in their coffee without their
knowledge, and to-day believe they quit drink
ing of their own free will. 1T NEVER FAILS
The system once impregnated with the Specific,
it becomes an utter imp0ssibility for the liquo
appetite to exist. For sale by r. w. Ellis Co.
Druggists, ~ s. Spring St., Los Angeles.
my9-eod-d&wkly 1y
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
Li0uOr sellers.

Benjamin Tiley, was examined before
U. s. Commissioner Owen yesterday on
charge of selling liquors to Indians at
San Bernardino, and was discharged.
John Benninger was examined on a sim
liar charge and was held to answer in
$25O bail,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11

ness, Impotency and Lost Manhood permanent
ly cured. The sick and afflicted should not fail
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The Doctor cures where others fail. Try him.
DIR. GIBBON will make no charge unless he
HOME. All Communications strictly confden.
tial. All letters answered in plain envelopes,
Send ten dollars for package of medicine.
Call or write. Address DIR. J. F. GIBBON, Box
1857, San Francisco, Cal.
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
Robbed.

John Carter, an old workingman, was
held up and robbed by two foot pads
Wednesday evening, about 8 O'Clock.
He reported the matter at the Police
Station yesterday, stating that ne had
lost about $500.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
E@THE ILLUSTRATED HERALD is now

E@THE ILLUSTRATED HERALD is now
on hand at this office and for sale at the
extremely low price of Is cents each, or
eight copies for 81. The current number
has vast amount of fresh statistical
matter of great interest regarding this
section. The ILLUSTRATED HERALD of
1888 is by all odds the best medium
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