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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-12-11
A Plea for the Brakemen.

The attention of the interstate commerce
commission has been called to the urgent
need of congressional legislation for both
protection of the lives and limbs Of those
engaged in operating the great interstate
freight lines of the country, and especi-
ally of the yardmen and brakemen. A
petition signed by nearly ten thousand rail-
way brakemen. was presented to this COM
mission, asking that steps might be taken to
bring about the use of automatic brakes
and couplers on freight cars. AT a meeting
of the state railroad commissioners and
their accredited representatives. held at
Washington in March last. upon the invita-
ton of the interstate commerce commits
sion, a resolution was unanimously adopted
urging the commission ITO consider what
can be done to prevent the loss Of life and
limb in coupling and uncoupling freight
cars, and in handling. the brakes
ending June 80, 1888, over 2, 600 railroad
employees were killed in the service and
more than 10000 injured 1t is competent,
] think, for congress to require uniformity
in the construction of cars used in inter-
state commerce and the use of improved
safety appliances upon such trains. Time
will be necessary to MAKE the needed
changes, but an earnest and intelligent be-
ginning should be made at once. 1t IL o re-
proach to our civilization that any class
of American workmen should, in the pur-
suit of a necessary and useful vocation. be
subjected TO a peril of life and limb az great
as that of soldier in timo of war.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-12-11

The advent of four new states South Da-
kota, North Dakota, Montana and Wash
ington--into the union under the constitu-
ton in the same month, and the admission
of their duly chosen representatives TO our
national congress at the same session. is an
event as unexampled as II il interesting.
The certifcation of the votes cast and Of the
constitutions adopted in each of the states
was filed with me as required by section
80 of the action OF February %, 1889. BY the
governors OF said territories, respectively.
Having, after careful examination, found
that the several constitutions and govern
ments were republican in form
constitution of the United States;
that all the provisions Of the act OF congress
had been complied with, and that . major
ity of the votes cast In each of said proposed
states was in favor of the adoption of the
Constitution submitted therein. did 70 de-
each; as to North Dakota and South Da-
kota on Saturday, November 2; - TO Mon
tana on Friday, November 9, and as to
Washington on Monday, November II:
Each of these states has within it re-
sources, the development of which will en-
ploy the energies Of. and yield a comforta-
BILE subsistence to great population. The
smallest of these new statee, Washington.
stanis twelfth, and the largest, Montana,
third among the forty-two in area. The
people of these states are already we'll
trained, intelligent and patriotic American
citizens, having common interests and SYM
pathies with those of the older states, and q
common purpose to defend the integrity Of,
aud uphold the honor of the nation.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-12-11


1t is an interesting and unprecedented fact
that the two international conferences have
brought here the accredited represent atives
of thirty three nations. Bolivia, i .uador
and Honduras are now represented ty resi-
dent envoys of the plenipotentiary grade,
All the states of the American ystem now
MAINTAIN diplomatic representatives at this
capital. In this connection it may be noted
that all the nations of the western hemi-
sphere, with one exception, send to Washing
ton ENJOYS extraordinary and ministers
plenipotentiary, being the highest grade ac-
corded to this 90 sernment.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-12-11
PURCHASE OF BULLION.

treasury OF $2,0OO, OOO worth OF silver bullion
each month, to be coined into silver dollars
of 1925 grains, has been observed by the
department, but neither the present secre-
tary nor any of hls predecessors has deemed
it safe to exercise the discretion given by
law to increase the monthly purchase to
$4, 100000. When the law was enacted Feb
ruary %, 1879 the price of silver in the mar
ket was 1904 cents per ounce, making the
bullion value of the dollar 90 cents. Since
that time the price has fallen as low as 92
cents per ounce, reducing the bullion value
of the dollar to 20 6 cents. Within the last
few months the market price has somewhat
advanced, and on the 1st day of November
last the bullion value of the silver dollar
was I2 cents. The evil anticlpations which
have accompanied the coinage and use of
the silver dollar have not realized. As
coin it has not had general use and the pub
lie treasury has been compelled to store it.
But this is manitestly owing to the fact that
its paper representative is more convenient.
The general acceptance and use of the
silver certificate shows that silver had
not be esn otherwise discredited. Some favor
able conditions have contributed to main
tain this practical equality in their CONNER
cial use between the gold and silver dollars,
but some of these are trade conditions that
statutory enactments do not control, and of
the continuance of which we cannot be Ger
tain.
MUST PAY THE DIFFERENCE.
think it is clear that If we should make
the coinage of silver at the present rates free
we must expect the difference in the bullion
value of the gold and silver dollars will be
taken account of in commercial transac.
tions, and fear the same result would fol-
low any col siderable increase of the present
rate of coinage. Such result would be
discreditab!e to our financial management
and disastrous to all business interests. We
should not tread the dangerous edge of such
| peril, and, indeed. nothing more harmful
could happen to the silver interest.
Any safe legislation upon this subject
| must secure the equality of the two coins in
commercial usage. have always been An
advocate of the use of silver in our currency.
We are large producers of that metal and
should not discredit it.
OF the plan which will be presented by the
secretary of the treasury for She issuance OF
| notes or certificates upon the deposit of sill
yer bullion at its market value, have been
able to give only hasty examination, owing
| to the press of other matters and to the fact
that it has been SO recently formulated. The
| details of such law require careful consid-
Grafton, but the general plans suggested by
him seem to satisfy the purpose to continue
the use of silver in connection with our cur
rency, and at the same time 10 obviate the
danger of which have spoken. At later
day may communicate further with con-
gress upon this subject.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-12-11
Peace and Plenty Mt Home.

Within our own borders general condi-
ton of prosperity prevails. The harvests of
the last summer were exceptionally abun-
dant, and the trade conditions now prevail
ing seem to promise a successful season to
the merchant and the manufacturer. and
general employment to our working people.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-12-11

The unsettled state of the titles to large
bodies of lands in the territories of New
Mexico and Arizona has greatly retarded
provision should be made by law for the
prompt trial and final adjustment before a
judicial tribunal or commission of all claims
based upon Mexican grants. It is not just
to an intelligent and enterprising people
that they should be disturbed and their
prosperity retarded by these old conten-
tons. express the hope that differences
of opinion as to methods may yet give way
to the urgency of the case.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-12-11

In pursuance Of tke charter granted by
congress- and under the terms Of It's contract
er-Oceanic Cana. company has begun the
construction Of the important water way be-
tween the two oceans which its organization
contemplates. Grave complications for q
time seemed imminent, Ia view Of q sup
posed c0nfict Of jurisdiction between Mica
raRua and Costa Rica in regard to the Rc-
cessory privileges 10 be conceded bY the latter
fep0hlio towaTd tho construction Of works
On ne San Juan vivef, Of which the right
nank a OcstA Rica territory / nm happy
- leArn fka4 A friendly affanuemeptk k&a
abeen 1ectea tstResn ~ tWo natioea Thjs
- - n itl1o n ro1Il y ~
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-12-11

HAWAII OUGHT TO BE INVITED.
I also recommend that timely provision
re made for extending to Hawaii an invita-
ton to be represented in the international
conference now sitting at this capital.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-02-08
STOCK Notes.

List of sales from Mound Spring herd OF
berkshire swine since Dec. /. G. j. Helm,
Ellensburg, w. T., one pair of pigs; Lyman
Howe Holly, one pair of pigs; VIM. Ball,
Hamburg, one boar; j. G. Chilson, Lovinia,
one pair OF pigs; w. ID. Underwood, Eas-
ton, one SOW; j. s. Graham, Calkinsville,
three sows and one boar; J. ID. Leland, Cor
unna, one SOW; w. j. Bartam, East Sag
NAV, one sow; N. A. Clapp, Wixom, one
pair of pigs; w. c. FELTON,, New Lothrop,
one pair of pigs; X. A. Remick, Charleston,
one boar; A. p. Chaplin, Fenton. one pair
of pigs.
L. c. Webb, of Mason, has sold his 10
months old standard bred stallion Will
Carleton, by Pilot Medium, dam Trixey, by
Louis Napoleon, to II. M. Buck, of Char
lotte. for $1,000. Trixey is the dam of Chas.
Fuller's fine four year old mare.
Weber d Smith, of Ionia, recently sold
yearling dapple cream filly, sired by
Montgomery, 2:2111G, dam Lady Hewitt, bv
Louis Napoleon, for $3.50.
Todd Kincaid, of Corunna, recently sold
half interest in three year old oLouis
Napoleon colt for $500.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-02-08
Republican oaucuses.

NEW HAvEN-The Republicans of New
Haven will meet i'm caucus to elect seven
delegates to the county convention, at the
town hall on Saturday Feb. 16, at o'clock
p MA. w. Splitter, Chair. Com.
BENNINGToN.-The Republicans Of Ben
nington will meet at Pittsburg, Feb. 10 80,
at o'clock p. IN. to elect nine delegates to
attend the county convention to DC held In
Owosso, Feb. IL, 1850. w. SAGER,
Chairman.
OwossO TowSsHIP-The republicans of
this township will meet in caucus ut the
Brooks school house at o'clock m, Sat
urday, Feb. lG 10 elect seven delegates to
the county convention. q. r. MASON,
Chair. Com
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-02-08
Sheep Breeders Association.


The annual meeting of the Shiawassee
county Sheep Breeders and Wool Growers
association will be held at COrunna, We'd
nesday, Feb. 81, 1889.
PROGRAM.
MORNING SESSION, 1880 A. Nj.
Report of Sec. and Treas.
Miscellaneous business.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Presidents address.
The election of officers.
Paper-Is sheep and wool growing a
necessity-F. Nj. Shepherd.
Paper-Care and management of pure
bred stock-L. W. Barnes.
Paper-Is it advisable to cross grade
Merino ewes with long wool rams--Amos
Parmenter.
Question Box.
EVENING SESSION.
Paper-Why are wrinkles necessary on
Merno Sheep. L. Gilmore.
Paper-What style of sheep shall we
breed-A. Wood.
Question Box.
Discussion will follow each paper.
Everyone interested in sheep breeding is
invited to be present. Meetings will be
held in court room.
j. w. HIBBARD,
+. o. DEWEY, Pres.
See
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-02-08

Rev. J. q. Cults, pastor of the church of
Disciples, of Muir, will deliver lecture
entitled "Thc Lights and Shades Of Soci-
ety." under the auspices Of the Young Poo
pie Of Disciples, at thei chapel, on Friday
evening. Feb. 18th, at o'clock, local time.
Don't fail to hear him. Tickets Is cents.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-02-08

Ovid Register: M. G. Campbell Esq,
pension agent. and who attends the regular
weekly meeting of the pension board at
OwOsso, on Wednesdays, was surprised last
Wednesday night on his return, to find that
his wife and his two small children, one of
them three years old and the other a year
old, were not at home. He found good
fire, the lamp lit, and also saw that the
horse at the barn had been taken care of.
He naturally supposed that his wife was at
some of the neighbors or that she had gone
to church. Waiting until about eleven
o'clock and finding that she did not return,
and also inasmuch as she was subject to
spells of insanity. he came to the conclusion
that she had gone to her fathers, Alfred
Somers, of Chaplin. He hitched up immedi-
ately, and drove there only to find that they
knew nothing of her whereabouts. A
search was instituted and no trace found
until nm announcement was made Thursday
night at the churches and by this means It
was learned that woman and two children
were seen Wednesday night about seven
o'clock on the road near the Frisbee farm
and going east. She stepped at farmers
named West, near Clark's corners, and 1t
was learned that her intention was to walk
to Burton and then take q train for Detroit
to visit friends, rs she claimed. Mr.. West
kept her there until Mr.. Campbell found
her about ten o'clock, Thursday night.
Besides leading thrce-year-old child and
carrying the baby, she had managed to
carry a large bundle of clothes which was
deemed too large to attempt to bring back
In the buggy with them on their return.
Mrs. Campbell has spells Of insanity and at
s0no time about two years ago, was confined
for three months In the Pontiac asylum.
She had good rest last night, and this
morning appears 10 be In usual health.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-02-08
Circuit Court.

The February term of the Circuit Court
opened on Monday, with Judge Newton
presiding. Cases disposed of are: People
VS.. Fred Lcavitt, adultery; defendant
acquitted.
People VS.. Albert Calkins, bastardy; mole
pros. entered.
Samuel j. Brown VS.. Alex and Mary
Quinnin, continued.
Charles S. Williams VS.. Chester Clough,
assumpsit; discontinued without costs.
John E. Limbocker VS.. Orenton G. Babitt
discontinued without costs.
Wilhelemina Wildnrmuth VS.. Julia and
Chas. G. Wildermuth, assumpsit; stricken
from calendar.
Putnam Burton VS.. Edward Rose, tres
pass on the case; continued by consent with
out cost. Plaintiff ordered to file security
for costs.
Curtis J. Gale ct al, VS.. J. c. McLauch-
lin, continued
Delbert ID. Karrer VS.. the Detroit Grand
Haven & Milwaukee II. II. Co., time to set
VIZ Dlii Vi CACCPtlOho ~ udyo.
Clifford Reed VS.. l.. NJ. Jackson, retaxa-
ton of costs; $40 to be deducted from taxed
bill.
Ida Ilackman VS.. Toledo, Ann Arbor and
North Michigan Ry. Co., TO set aside service
of process: order granted.
Jas. L. Yeats and Walter Osborn VS..
Eland Wilson, plaintiff to have 20 days to
file and serve amended declaration.
Joseph J. Young VS.. Chas. Morrison;
plaintiff ordered to file security for costs.
The case of the people VS.. w. G. Hume
is to be tried on Monday next. The cases
of Chandler VS.. McCurdy and Harry Spen-
Ger VS.. Levi Morris arc to be heard on the
18th. Daniel Potter VS.. Jaaper Carl, as
sumpsit; settled.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-02-08

Catered atths Post Office in ODosso, Mich
For transmission through the mails as &C.
md slass mail matter.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-02-08

LOCAL NEWS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-10
THE HEAVENS IN JUNE.
The Annular Eclipse of the Sun o,
the 9th,

SAC q blL-
The month of June, always an important
one in connection with the movements of
the sun, is doubly so this month, as on the
2lts it reaches its greatest northern declina-
ton for the year, at which time the al
manacs say summer begins, and then the
sun starts on its journey south.
The other important feature is the an
nular eclipse of the sun, which takes place
on the 9th. This eclipse is not visible in
the northern hemisphere as high as our
latitude. The path in which the circum-
stances of the eclipse are best to be observed
passes in curved line from Woolwich BAY,
Southwestern Africa, north and east, clear
OF the island of Madagascar, thence into the
eastern section of the Indian ocean, lasting
about five hours and three-quarters.
The next eclipse is a partial one of the
moon in July, also invisible here, to DO fol-
lowed in December by total eclipse of the
sun, to observe which, from stations on the
west coast of Africa, parties are already
being organized in Washington and other
astronomical headquarters.
Among the planets important changes
are also apparent. Some that have been
conspicuous thus far during the year as
morning stars now take theiF places in the
evening skies, while others begin their turn
IN pointing out the daily path that the sun
Is to follow. The most conspicuous of all
Is Jupiter At the close of April Venus
stepped in to dispute the field over which
Jupiter reigned the acknowledged sover-
elgn, and by her greater brilliancy caused
her rival to lessen somewhat in Importance
On the 24th Of the month Jupiter, being in
opposltlon with the sun, will give up the
struggle and take his place for the remain
DER OF the year among the evening stars.
mercury changes on the 18th from even
ing star TO range himself under Venus BAN
Aer as morning planet, remaining, how
ever, In this category only until August.
wnen ne once again is an evening star.
mercury IS in conjunction with the moon
on the 9th, the two being not far from the
constellation of Taurus.
On the 18th Mars makes his first appear
ance IN the morning skies, remaining there
until the end of the year. On the 9th the
planet and the moon are in conjunction.
Ab Mercury is in conjunction at the same
sSte, those who are in a favorable situation
Ior Observing them will see rare picture.
hecent observations of this planet with
powerful Instruments have given rise to
most interesting speculations regarding
canals that are said to exist on its surface.
/, Inc theories advanced, bold and original
though they be, are in many respects plaus-
4oIe, and 1T may not be unreasonable to as
sert That our Martial neighbors may have
means for accomplishing the magnificent
works which put our best efforts to shame,
and which would only be possible with us
after centuries of progress, in spite of the
immense strides science is making.
Neptune is another of the morning stars,
ana ne viii not again join the evening
planets this year.
,, Uranus is one of the few evening stars
the Sth.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-10
CLIMBING THE EIFFEL TOWER.
One Who Has Been There Describes
the View From the Top.

WIG FAOW E4OLl4 bA0 lOPs
A correspondent of The Manchester Eng
land Courier, who made the ascent of the
tower, says that while resting midway up
to breathe the apparently bottomless depth
below, the awful high above, give singular
sensations of helplessness. The maze of
stays and girders seems hopelessly confused
Though the hand rail is high enough. still
there are thoughts of going over which are
anything but pleasant. However, persever-
ance Is well repaid when o q steps out on to
the top platform. A mountain 100 feet
high is thought to be merely a hill. but
there is no comparison between LOCO feet
of mountain and 1000 feet of Eiffel. The
absence of any ground falling away from
ones feet, or of surrounding mountains,
gives sense of isolation and unnaturalness
new to any but a balloonist or steeple
jack.
1t takes a few moments before one can
muster nerve to walk on the edge of the
platform and look over. You must have a
strong head to do that. An apparently
smooth band of metal, though it is really
a network of bars, falls away at a steep
angle to the ground. There, huddled to-
gether, look to be a few sl1ylights glistening
in the sun. In reality these are the exit
bition buildings, and it takes some time be-
fore one can realize that the winding rivulet
is the silver Seine. The Pont de jena is
like straw, and the other bridges become
less and less detinable.
The overpowering sense of ones own in
significance for time prevents a recognl-
ton of familiar buildings. That gilt button
is the magnificent dome of the Invalides:
that stump of sealing wax is the monument
in the Place de la Bastile; the Pantheon
looks like new half penny; the towers of
Notre Dame are scarcely distinguishable;
st. Augustin might be anything; and the
Arc de Triomphe requires careful identif-
cation. Paris is but a mat in a carpet of
green and blue. The only dstinguishable
moving objects are small clouds of white
smoke travelling slowly along-the railways
themselves not even existing in line.
Above all, an almighty silence, which Is
most oppressive.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-10
SMOOTH FACES IN FASHION.
Inc Latest Whim OF the Young Men
Who Pretend to be in Style.
From the Nel0 York sun.


From the Ne,0 York sun.
1t Is becoming fashionable for men to
shave their boards and go around with
smooth faces. This applies particularly to
the young men who have been wearing
close-cropped pointed boards and mustaches
as long as the points of their boards 1t is not
considered the best of form for these young
men TO be seen in a public barber shop. OF
course to have their faces constantly smooth
they must shave Themselves or get shaved
somewhere, but there is beginning to be a
prejudice against sitting in line in a public
barber shop, lust as there has been for some
tune against Sitting on the public bootblack
stands at the street. corners A man must
nave ms shoes shiued. unless he wears
patent leather or russell shoes, and even
then they need some looking after, but he
Is expected to have the work done in some
place where he will not be seen during the
process.
This recent whim against appearing in
the public barber shops will not hurt the
barber shops any more than the prejudice
against public bootblack stands among the
same class of men has seriously injured the
business of the bootblacks. The class of
men who pay attention to all these things
Is not SO large as to hurt the trade of more
than dozen places.
The theory of it is that man is shaved
by his valet, and that every man who can
AFFORD to be sufficiently good form to pay
attention to ell these things has enough
money or credit to have valet: or, If he
mas not valet, to make a bluff at it. On
the same assumption that his man looks
after his clothes and shoes is the other as
sumption that his man also shaves him. No
Iashlonaole young man would be seen TAX
ing ms clothes to his tailor's to be pressed,
ana though most of them who have the
creases IN their trousers frequently renewed
get their work done at their tailor's, they
make pretense of having it done by their
man, and to the other duties of this man,
IN many cases a supposititious being, is
added the care of his masters face.
This fashion of the smooth-shaved face is
said to have come from the actors. Just as
actresses influence the style of dress of
women, actors have been to a less extent
influencing the apparel and appearance Of
a certain class Of men. The way of wear
ing the hair which was prevalent year or
two ago was begun by actors. Almost all
actors have smooth faces, especially almost
all the actors who pose on the stage and
who attract audiences of women to admire
them. The fashion Of having a smooth face
IS just coming in, and it has not yet been
taken up 70 great extent. A man NAV
sacrifice his beard, but if he has a bad
mouth or face which would be harsh in
outline without the curves of his mustache
to change it, he will not abandon his pres
emit advantages quickly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-10
Want Rain2 Yes. We Do.

And LaFar wants customers for his splen
did line of mems seasonable goods, summer
hats and helmets, Pongee and alapaca coat:
and vets, negligee shirts in French flannel.
and fine silks, SO cool; summer umbrellas
balbriggan and Isle underwear, fast black
Warranted every pair one-half hose and
fancy striped; jeans drawers and paiamas
and a splendid line of night shirts, bathing
suits and bathing caps for ladies, or fine
hammock, from IS cents upward, at
LaFar's. No. 90 Bull street.