Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-07-25

the explosion or an oil lamp.
Brotherhood Sensation.
United States Marshal Marsh and two
deputies took the informer Bowles to
Galesburg, ILL.,, to test the truth of his
story that a dynamite cartridge had been
placed on the Burlington track northeast
of that place. and subsequently, in conse-
quence of fear of results, had been con-
cealed in hedge near by. The officers
and railroad officials and number of mu-
nicipal officers and citizens went to the
spot that Bowles indicated, and after con-
siderable digging found the dynamite
cartridge. 1t is of the Herculese kind and
had caps on both ends. 1t is now in the
hands of the roilroad officials. The sheriff
and other officers then went to the home Of
George Clark, one of the leading Brother
hood engineers, and put him under arrest
on states warrant. Clark made no re-
sistance, and would say nothing save to
assert his innocence. Chief Arthur is
credited with having said, in the course
OF conversation, that he would not
countenance any violence whatever on the
part the Brotherhood against the Burling-
ton road. Continuing he said: II am very
sorry to think that any member of our Or
der has done an overt act. know not as
vet whether the Strike will be declared off
or not" Arthur subsequently said that If
was proven that any member of the Broth
erhood had used such means to gain the
ends desired they would be immediately
expelled from the order.
Tho Cushman- Boll Case.
Judge Blodgett, of the United States
court, has read his decision in the cele-
brated Cushman- Bell telephone case. The
decision is very lengthy, but long before
its reading was concluded the fact became
evident that the rulings were in favor Of
Bell. The judge held that Cushman, in
order to make his claims good, must prove
them beyond doubt. On the contrary,
the trial had left many Of his points deeply
involved in doubt. After the decision
straining the Cushman company from ex-
tending its service, particularly in Indiana.
OIL Excitement.
There is great excitement in the oil
regions OF Pennsylvania over the revival
Of the Pithole oil field, which for nearly
a quarter OF century has not been in
operation. Lately wells have been drilled
and there are seven reported good for
5000 barrels of oil per month. Great ac-
tiyity Is reported in the field among lease
hunters.
Hopelcssly Involved.
Giles L. Bradley, Of Indianapolis, Ind,
has been appointed receiver of the su-
preme lodge of United Order OF Honor,
and gave bond for $4,000. It is proposed
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which has become hopelessly involved.
Financial Trouble.
S. l.. Andrews 4 Co., clothiers, at
Omaha, Neb., were closed recently on
chattel mortgages. Liabilities, $4,000.
Railroad commissioners.
In tbs examination Of Railroad Com
missioner Dcy. at Des Moines, he gave :
straightforward account OF the workings
Of the Office aud Of his knowledge Of rail-
road matters. He admitted that the rail-
road rates we're higher in England than in
Iowa, although the tonnage there was
much greater and distances travelled much
greater than here.
More Yellow Jack.
The marine hospital bureau at wash
ington is informed Of new case Of yellow
fever at Tampa and two new cases at Man
aztec, Fla. Secretary Fairchild has re-
ceived a telegram from the governor Of
Florida asking the assistance Of the gov
eminent in supprcssing yellow fever,
which be SAYS threatens to become cpl
ilemic at Tampa and Manatee.
sie-
Made nm Assieumcnt
Thomas w. Hall. heavy dealer In
wheat at Chicago, has made an assign
ment. His liabilities are estimated at
$50, 600, and assets at $3.50, 600.
a Mexican Railroad Accident.
y 4 vel. authenticated report has reached
Lorsdo, Tex. OF a disastrous wreck OF :
construction trim on the Mexican Ma
ltOsal railroad 1t Front, in which fifteen
men were killed. A relief train was sent
Flo the Scene Of the wreck from 6altiilo.
No further particulars are as yet obtain.
able.
RsnsfOns Oranted.
The following pension have been grant
ID Nsbraskanx aud Iowans: Nebraska:
Original invalid = Timothy Teromin,
| Srauldlng; George F. Meyers, Genniana;