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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
IMPORTANT DECISION.
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
MAY BE SUED BIZ A SUBJECT.
Judge sswyer's Ruling ut San Francisco,
Cal.-The Centennial Celebration Of the
Adoption Of the Constitution = Othor
Items Of Interest.
(san Francisco Cali specially

Items Of Interest.
(San Francisco Call specially
In the United States Circuit Court In this city
Judge Sawyer rendered All important decision.
BY this decision the demurrer Of the United
States In the case Of The Southern Pacific Rail-
road Company vs. The United States is over
ruled aud proposition laid down that the United
Pacific Company brought suit against the Gov.
ernlnent In the Circuit Court under IN act OF
Congress March 3, 1887, entitled, IAN act to pro-
vide for bringing suits against the Gov
erninent of the United States II set up
2 claim to tract Of land against the
land be established In the petitioner Ly decree
of the court. The lands are odd numbered, Sec.
tion lying In tho limits OF lands granted BY
the United States to the company by m ect ap-
proved July, lsd6. The petitioner. cIaims the
acts alleged, II true. show the lands were sub
iect to grant and that the petitioner has per.
formed all the necessary conditions. It's right
to patent Ia shown, yet the prOpsa Q1laoeeo ~.
fuse 10 issne one % required 6y Nv, And ~ -.
titioner prays that 1t may be adiudged entitled
be agreeable to equity.
The United States demurs to this proposition
on the ground that the court has no Jurisdiction
In such a suit and that the United States cannot
be sued in such case. The Court then says I'm
this case tho claim is founded upon 4 statute Of
and that the value df the matter in dispute OK
ceeds 81 OO0 and is less than $4,000 II the mat
tors alleged tben, constitute title claim within
The meaning OF the term a. used In the statute
the United States il suable thereon in this
court, and this court has jurisdiction over It
consideration Of the matter am satisfied that
they do constitute claim within the meaning
Of the act. The statute ia remedial and RENE.
dial statutes are TO be literally construed
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

Winnipeg special Of the 18th states
that some Indians arrived by dog tram on
the 18th at West Selkirk, conveying news
that Tascott, the mu, derer Of Smell. was
captured at Lake Winnipeg by Chicago
detectives, who were on the way in with
him. A. J. Stone, of Chicago, son-in-
law of millionaire Smell, visited Winnepeg
but returned empty handed to Chicago af-
ter frultless journey Of several Thousand
miles. Stone was accompanied by Detec-
tiyes Mcdonald and Williams. Following
clue which took them to the Canadian
northwest, the pursuit led to the Pacific
coast. There capture was made. but the
prisoner, like SO many others before,
proved to be the wrong man. SO still the
query goes: Were is Tascott?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
notified Of the disturbance that occurred i,

notified Of the disturbance that occurred in
the city early in the week, and has sent
word through Chow Tai, the representative
of the six companies, that the Chinese
government will insist upon full indemni-.
fcation for any damage that may have
been done to the property Of Cinnamon
during the disturbance. Chung Fung
says that when in certain Chinese cities
the American residents were attacked and
their buildings burned the Chinese gov.
ernment erected new buildings and made
complete restitution. Bnced mp by this
backing from the fowery kingdom the
different Cinnamon who sustained damage
will present their claims to the ccty, and
in case they are not paid will begin suit.
Attorneys say that the city and not tine
county is liable for damage incurred in this
Woy
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
A New Deal on Coal.

A Pittsburg dispatch Of the 18th says:
The failure Of the miners and operators
to agree upon scale of wages at the Co.
lumbus convention, and the disso!ving of
the inter- state agreement, are regarded rs
constituting one of the most serious blows
the coal trade in Pittsburg has received for
several years. The operators say
the failure to agree means that each opera
tor will hereafter act for himself, and that
means the cutting of the selling price Of
coal and mining. and possibly strikes.
They also say the breaking upof the inter-
state agreement was not only due to the
Indiana and Illinois operators. but the
rivalry between the Progressive Union Of
Miners and the Knights of Labor
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
THE Seed Wheat Question.

The representatives of the different ele-
vator companies doing business on the
line Of the Manitoba road met with Gem
eral Manager Marvel Of that company in
the Chamber OF Commerce ut Minneapolis
recently. to consider the seed " heat ques-
ton. Many OF the farmers along that line
will need assistance in procuring . suitable
quantity OF wheat 10 plant. This s4sct r.
obvious both III fNffMnes0Ia and d lkota.
The information before the meeting show
ed that about 50. 600 bushels would be re-
quired. In order TO reach some practica-
BILE result it wa, decided to call for more
detailed reports from the agents Of the ele-
vators at all the stations i'll the frosted
wheat belt as u basis for proper distribu-
,ion. Final action was deferred one week
to get the agents reports. This action is
intended TO meet the requirements OF the
situation irrespective Of the state boun-
daries.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
A Mysterious Disease Epidemic In KEN
iUGky.

Webster county, KY, is in a state OF
terror from the ravages of o mysterious
and extraordinary fatal epidemic which is
now prevailing. The. local physicians say
that the disease is identical with that
which swept through the New England
states few years ago killing SO many peo-
pie that it was called black death. Some
thirty five cases are known 10 exist, and
reports from the interior, probably exag-
gerated, however, state that thirty or forty
deaths are occurring daily. 1t is known
that sixty deaths from the mysterious dis
ease have occurred since it first broke out,
early in February,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
Emigration Statistics.

The forty second annual report Of the
board of emigration commissioners shows
in substance that during the year 1883 the
total number of passengers from all fore
ign ports landed IN Castle Garden was
370.S22 (237. .s56 males and 1872, 1856 fe
males). The nationalities chiefly repre-
sented were Irish, 1880; English: 81, 355;
German, 7s,145; Russian, 81, ,052; Swedish,
81, ,934: Italian. 43.027
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
There Was No Fight.

Advices received Mt Washington on the
14th from Auckland, New Zealand, show
the story concerning the alleged battle be-
tween the Olga and Nipsic to be a mere
canard. 1t is further stated the Germans
have abandoned their aggressive policy
and everything is now quiet in Samoan
waters.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
A Va r.u.p saver fied.

Large b, die of high lr d, carbonate
silver ,res have been discovered in the
Eleson istrict, .irts miles west Of Hell.
ena, Mont. The lind is considered very
impo. tant in mining circles, and i, thought
to be as extensive as those Of the Lead-
vile ores.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
Gov. Wilson May Hold Over.

On the 18th the supreme court Of West
Virginia decided in the Goff Wilson guber-
material mandamus case that Gov. Wilson
is entitled to hold over until such time as
the contest between Fleming and Goff
shall have been settled. The fight will
now be between Wilson and Carr on quo
VarrantO proceedings.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
Additional Nominations.
The following nominations were sent

the senate by the president on the l4th:
James s. Clarkson, OF Iowa, first assistant
postmaster general
Lewis Wofey, Tucson, Ariz., governor Of
Arizona
VIM. l.. Dunlap Indiana, United States mar
shal for the district OF Indiana.
John A. Kasson of Iowa, William Walter
Phelps Of New Jersey and George H. Bates. OF
Delaware to be commissioners to represent the
United States nt the conference to be held in
Berlin concerning affairs In the Samoan
islands.
Elbert II. Weed, Of Montana, to be United
States attorney for tho territory of Montuna
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
HlDDulyle'S Turn,

The steamer Carolina Miller, from Cape
Haytien, just arrived at New York, brings
the news of Hippolytes victory over Legi-
times forces on the 7th inst. at place
called La Chine. Hippolyte WAS in the
field in person and gained, it is said, q de-
cisiye victory
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
Crop Statistics.

The statistical report Of the department
OF agriculture for March relates to the
distribution Of wheat aud corn. The
amount of corn reported still on hand is
is 1916 per cent. The surplus amounts to
7s7, 900, 900 bushels, of which the seven
corn surplus states have $4,000. 600
bushels. The proportion Of merchantable
corn averages 81 per cent, which is less
than in 1854, 1886, or 1887. The average
price is less than in December. The
March average for merchantable corn is
1919 cents per bushel and for unmerchant-
able 22.S cents per bushel. The average
of the seven states of Ohio. Indiana, Illi-
nois, Iowa, Missouri Kansas and Nebras-
ka is % 6 cents per bushel.
The proportion of the wheat crop on
hand March is less than in any year since
1880, except in 1882 and 1887. The actual
quantity on hand is less than any recent
year except 1882 and 1886. 1t is estimated
at about l12,0OO,nO0 measured bushels.
The lowest state per centages are in the
principal wheat growing states, as follows:
Ohio, q; Michigan, %; Indiana, "a: Illi-
nois. Is: Wisconsin. %; Minnesota, 26;
Iowa. 32; Missuri, 27: Kansas, "a; Nebras-
ka, 81 Dakota, "a. In these states the
quantity on hand is less than in March last
by about 2l, 900, 900 bushels.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
A Novel ExpsrI,usut.

Encouraging reports come to the navy
department, says recent Washington dis
patch, respecting the torpedo boat now
building at the Herreshoff works in Rhode
Island. The inspectors say the material
used is Of high quality and the work of
good character. The contractors expect to
complete the boat by July l. which is the
date fixed in the contract. The boat 10 re-
ouired to make % knots an hour. and any
deficiency on this score will subject the
contractors to penalties, while for any ex-
cess above q knots they will receive o
bonus. If the new craft. the first of its
kind in American ship building, fills the
requirements, Of which there is little
doubt. it will be the Aeetest boat in the
United States and fully equal TO any pos
eessed by Enropean nayies,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
A NEW GOVERNOR.
PRESIDENT HARRISON NAMES A. C.
MELLErrE FOR DAKOrA's RULER

Other Nominations-Tho West virgins
Contest Crop Statistics-Otlacr New
from All Parts.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
Base BxIiists Abroad.

The Chicago and All-America base bal
teams played game Of ball on Kensing-
ton oval, London, on the 18th. The
grounds were crowded with spectators and
the players met with an enthusiastic re-
ception. The prince of Wales received the
teams in the pavilion. He shook hands
with all the visitors and complimented
them upon their excellent playing. The
tourists afterwards visited the lower house
Of parliament in body, in response to
special invitation.
Latest Phase Of tho West Virginia Case.
The supreme court met at Charleston
on the 14th, and in the gubernatorial aues-
tion between r. s. Carr, president of the
state senate, and Gov. Wilson, decided
that Carr had no ground upon which to
take the Office OF governor. This gives
Wilson the chair until tine contest may be
settled between Gen. Go6 and Judge
Fleming.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
Oklahoma BsA Mers Meet . Set Rack.

Oklahoma Box mers Meet . Set Rack.
On the 10Th troop G, of the fifth cav
airy. arrived at Oklahoma station from
Fort Reno under command of Lieut.. John
NJ. Carson. says a Wichita dispatch. The
boomers, having been advised of the ex-
pected arrival the night before. were in q
demoralized state and fed to the woods
and under bushes to conceal themselves.
The scouts, however, managed to find sew
eral hundred of them, and, rounding them
them up, lrsve them, men, women and
children with teams, on horseback. aud
afoot. Those who resisted were taken
with force. The dugouts and tents were
torn down, houses burned, and claim
foundations and marks torn up and oblit-
Grated. The body thus gathered were
taken north to the Kansas line, while Capt.
Hays, ii command of X troop, marched
from Kansas southwark, intending to take
the boomers that fall into his power to the
Texas line. The widest excitement pre-
walls and serious trouble is anticipated be-
fore the soldiers have completed their
work. Hill is reported to have been ar
rested. The others of the boomers will be
taken to the line and discharged. Their
property perhaps will be confscated.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
Under Two Fiaxs

Mayor Hewitt marked his reign by re-
fusing to allow any flag but our own to
float from the New York city hall. Mayor
Grant, however, changed the order Of
things. Although on the l6th he received
numerously signed petition asking that
the Irish hng be not displayed ON the city
hall on the 18th, he denied the request 70,
the following reasons: The display Of the
Irish nag with the American flag ON st.
Patrick's day is not an infraction OF the
dignity OF American citizenship. The
Irish people here have been consptcuously
patriotic without abating their devotion "a
their native land. The Irish dag 10 not I
national standard, but represents only thu
aspirations Of people for liberty. 1t hai
besu tho cuatom to display the nag ON thu
occasion referred 70 and there 10 no reason
to devlate from the practice.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
Heavy LOas ON M lane Machinery.

One Of the smelters of the Anaconda
Mining company, at Anaconda, Mont I,
burned Oh the nth, entailing . loss Of
81, ,OOO.O with no insurance. In spite Of
the perfect fire system Of the company. it
was not ten minutes after the FIRE started
until all efforts Of the iiremen were futile.
The new smelter building, containing
twenty Of Brueckner's furnaces, was en-
tirely destroyed. The flames then burned
building 400 feet square, which was
being erected for the calcine furnaces. At
least one half of the great plant was con-
sumed. The buildings we're all new, as
was the machinery, which was heavy and
expensive. There is little doubt that the
FIRE was Of incendiary origin.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
X. Of l.. Troubles.

Worthy Foreman Linholm. Of district
assembly "a, knights of Labor, Chicago,
was forcibly elected from the meeting of
the Waters Local assembly. 7.475. ON the
12th. g. w. f.. Wheat, and Mrs. Rogers,
D. NJ. w., were told by the irate workers
to get out" The two retired after sus-
pending the assembly, which now proposes
to recede permanently and ioin T. b. Bar
rvs Brotherhood of United Labor. Barry
IN fact WAS present at the meeting, and
some peppery talk by him was the immedi-
ate cause of the row. The removal of An
srchist George Schilling from the Office of
district master workman on the charge of
insubOrdination was the origin Of the
trouble. Mrs. Rogers succeeded Schilling.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
Live Freight Declined on Passenger Trains
To Open Oklahoma.

The cabinet on the 18th had under DIS
cussion the opening of Oklahoma, says q
Washington special, or at least that por-
tion of the territory included within its
limit. The president is authorized by the
terms OF the recent legislation to open to
settlement about 5000, 600 acres Of land,
and the opinion psevails that he will short
ly issue his proclamation adding that acre
age to the public domain.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

st. James hall, London, was crowded
with people on the evening of the 18th.
anxious to near Parnells speech. Parnell
received an ovation. He expressed graft
tude and said he felt sure his countrymen
in Ireland, America and Australia would
be equally glad on hearing of his reception.
He would not enter into the details of the
charges and allegations against him. He
had not said his last say on the subject,
but he wished to reserve the last word for
the witness box and house of commons.
The commission had been scandalous
waste of money. The hall was handsome
ly decorated with flags and notices. In
opening the meeting the chairman, John
Morley, said he never saw SO great meet
ing as this. nor one in behalf OF q nobler
cause. Parnell delivered powerful adj
dress, which was listened to with the
closest attention.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
NEW YORK

Produce--Wheat. No. 4 red, eiko. .eDa6: No
q red. els. Corn. No. & 446.; No Z, ~
e41Ao Oats, mi1cA westerns, = ssc. whit
Provisioas - western, Ilsi4ks. Bsttss
vsstsgn dairy. = ~; wsstssn sssamssy. ~
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
The BuYuns' GUIDES u

The BuYBRs' oUIDDis
issued March and Sept,
each year. Il 10 IN enoy.
clopedia OF useful in1or.
NATION for all who Dur.
chase the luxuries or the
neoossities Of lifc. We
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o0 The necsasary and unnecessary
appliances TO ride. walk, dance, deep,
eAA Aah. hunt. work, 60 to church,
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vhAe % required t6 do oil those things
eo0eoo1hDlt. and you can mako fair
ooSimale Of the value Of tho BUYERS
0U1DH, which viii be sent upon
receipt OF 10 cents to pay postage.
MONTGOMERY WARD a co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

The amount Of damage to the colliery
from the cave-in now going on at Scran-
ton, Pa. cannot be estimated. Eight
chambers in a l4-foot vein and those
directly above in the rock vein of the GEN.
ter colliery have caved in. These cham
bers are almost directly under the center
of the Hyde park section of the city. The
convulsion is under the Washburn street
Presbyterian church and the north wall of
that building Is now much out of plumb.
The residence of Rev. Mr.. Stearns and
that of the mine superintendent are thrown
out of shape by the crush, US are also two
other dwellings.
Live Freight Declined on Passenger Trains
Within week or two notice will be
given by all of the railroads running west
from New York that thereafter no children
will be transported unaccompanied by
their parents. The practice of conslgning
children to the mercies of train conduc-
tors to be shipped, rs in many cases. half
way across the continent, has grown TO
such an extent that the companies are un-
willing tnat further care and responsibility
shall be imposed upon the employees, and
are. moreover, determined to rebel against
fulfilling the Office of travelling nurse.
Hence the dctum will be issued, mo
tickets for children of tender years unless
accompanied by proper escort"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

OMAHA. ssl
sssah AaA eAetAg,; sa1als $500
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

Womsn to vOts aaA Mold OGlce.
Gov. Luce, Of Michigan, has signed the
bill authorizing women to vote In Detroit
for school inspectors and making them
elieible to hold thar Office.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-11

ainly in December and May. A moderate
was IN So was transacted in corn, and the market
ouslne mewhat firmer. 1t opened firm and 1sc
was so Yesterdays close, and advanced 1s0l4c
ABOVE liberal purchases. Offerings then be-
under ,arge. and the market reacted l4G3sc
cane when est mates for tomorrow came in,
ralled ed Ik1Llc better than yesterday. Oats
and clos ronger and advanced ls0$sc. The
wers 81 centered chiefly in May, which was
trauIng d free V by September delivery opera
purchAsSes earby deliveries were not offered with
uoIis; . of freedom, and prices appreciated
any ueere pork was more active and somewhat
sIghty, october ruled 706175c lower early,
uhsettnIeu,, 20 the medium figures and clos d
out Iaii1u n was easier and Pc sc lower,
Closing quiet Short ribs %sr9 foT qset Td 6
T casn auotaons were as follows; Flour steady
and unchanged. WEeat-No;. a. Sp'I os,s 'o31c'
20 i9ll ru Ness pork at 81 ss1l 40 Lard s5 95
Short ribs S. O505 10 Shoulders a az - oG q
4 55lS. short clear sides 20 0'5sGo o.
Whisky at 81 o. s.,,o,rs.
Leading lutlres ranged as follows; c,os,..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-11
JULY D " AIIERS,
Ensign U S n, in charge, pro tel
RECEIPTS.

Per Charleston and Savannah Railway, Sept
i0-107 bales cotton, 10 bbls spirits turpentine
80 bbls rosin, bale hides. trunk, irons, 6
safes. bale burlaps, bbls hams, Dbl sugar. 6
crates bacon, bdl bedding, Dbl iron CASTINGS,
% casks bottles, ! box wire cloth, Dbl chains,
II racks measures, 133 pkgs tobacco, cases
cigarettes, 3 cars empty bbls.
Per Savannah. Florida and Western Railway
Sept 1888 baies cotton, 1853 bbls rosin, AL
bbls spirits turpentine, 20 cars lumber. 5 tanks,
5 cars wood, car pig iron, bales hides, IL bdls
collars, = mules, cases dry goods, cases shoes.
9 cases can beef, bdls sash, bdls furniture. 10
sewing machines, 20 cases eggs, bbls whisky,
IS old bbls, II pkgs mdse, 300 bbs grits, 500
sacks oats
Per Central Railroad, Sept 10--2S5S bales cot
ton, % bales yarn, ITO bales domestics, 16 bdls
leather, III bales wool. bales hides, l lot oil Is
bdls pap3r, ] bale feathers, &c boxes tobacco %
bales paper stock. 49, 695 lbs lard. 10 bbs oil 229
bbs spirits turpentlne, 45,0l2lbs bacon, 90 boxes
blueing, sos bbls rosin, buggy, ] car guano, l39
pkgs mdse, 70 empty bbls, sacks peanuts. 13l
tons pig iron. / car stone, 10 boxes hardware 10
cars brick. rs cases eggs, Or pkgs furniture. 80
bbls lime, 20 crates fruit 1000 bushels oats 2J8
bales hay, bbls whisky. hf bbis whisky, 400
bbls -four, / Dbl syrup, 1,4J4 bushels corn, SO
cars lumber. 7S cords wood, 81 boxes woodward
10 cases liquor, 2 cars scrap iron.