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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-25

MAIAR1AL levers and effects quickly give
way TO Simmons Liver Regulator.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-25

natures huge menagerie. Sperm whale
fishing according to the old-time methods
was diversion fit for kings. In 1854 we
used only harpoons and lances. and there
was always an element of danger in the
occupation which afforded excitement of
the most exhilarating kind. But killing
polar whales from swift steam launches
with the aid of explosive bombs is simply
slaughter. There is as wide difference
in the two pursuits as between buffalo
hunting on the prairies and killing steer
in Chicago abattoir.
The fleet OF steam whalers plying out of
Dundee and San Francisco are fitted with
every appliance for the successful and scien-
tifc butchery of Arctic whales. The
leviathan Of the scriptures, owing to the
keen way in which he has been hunted. is
becoming comparatively scarce. The old
whaling grounds are barren, and particular
spots in the Pacific Ocean which used to
abound with these mighty monsters of the
deep are deserted. There will come time
when a voyage to the Arctic after whales
will cease to be profitable, and that time is
not far distant. But the comparatively
unknown regions OF the Antarctic Ocean
offer bounteoUs booty for men brave and
daring enough to encounter its perils.
WHERE THE WHALES HAVE GONE.
Long after / had given up whaling l
happened TO take.a voyage in an Austria
liam clipper. One morning Just after
dawn, and while becaImed, saw a sight
which | never shall forget. We had been
running our casting down." and we were
pretty far south. The ship was rolling
and laundering about, washed hither and
thither in the heavy swell setting in from
the westward Every stitch of sail we had
bent was set in the vain hope Of steadying
the vessel, but tell you she was playing
pranks with vengeance Her lower yard
arms would occasionally touch the water
and then her sails would flap against the
mast, and the rigging would strain and
groan as If the spars were about to go over
the side. We could do nothing to ease the
ship. Everything about the decks and
below was made as secure as possible, and
our only resource was to grin and bear it.
1t was a lovely morning. The air was
keen and frosty, and never do l remember
10 have seen the starry splendors of the
southern armament shine out with more
brilliant and beaming luster
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-25

TyHE NEWS OF THE WORLD IS CONTAINED
i In the WEEKLY UEI3E.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-25
CLOTHES MENDINC.

GENTLEMEN'S, LADIES AND CHILDRENS
" Underwear, Socks and Stockings Mended
Patched and Darned at any time required at
I'LL Eighth st. INQUIRE in basement. ja15-1m
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-25
A BIG SCHOOL.

Just as the sun rose the watch on deck
was startled by the blowing of whales,
which to the number forty or City literally
surrounded the clipper, gambling and
skylarking like a Jolly school of playful
porpoises. Some of them were of enor-
nous size, seventy or eighty feet long flor
they came so close to the ship that we
could see their whole length. For two
hours the school disperted itself round us.
If our ship had been a whaler we couldn't
have hoped to accomplish very much, for
the sea was running too high to lower
boat with safety, but no doubt the effort
would have been made. Still it was very
Disappointing to me to see all this blubber
floating about with no chance to use my
iron in it.
Well, the whales kept close to us until
a light air filled our sails from the west
ward. We squared away our yards, which
had been braced up sharp on the starboard
tack, and the ship was soon gliding away
to the westward and impelled by fast
increasing breeze. That night we were
scudding before a hurricane under lower
maintopsail, reefed foresail and foretop-
mast staysail. We saw no more whales
lnat TRIP. MY impression Is tnaI tne
whales are deserving their old feeding
grounds in the Arctic and seeking peace
and quietness in the Antarctic, where they
may enjoy themselves according to their
lights undisturbed by harpoon guns and
explosive bombs. l think that well
equipped whaling steamer, fitted with all
the modern destructive appliances, would
reap rich harvest down on the borders
of the impenetrable Southern ice pack.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-25
MODERN WHALING.

Modern whaling differs radically from
the old style which I have attempted to
portray above. There used to be great
sport in making fast to sperm whale,
which is one of the gamest mammals in
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-25
SKINS, SKULLS AND SKELETONS.
THE wHIsKEY DIGGIN's RECLUsE AND
HIS MUzzLE-LoADER.
How He Amuses Himself Among the
Jack-Rabbits Along Eagle Creek
Sport in Placer.

'sWhere, oh, where, are the Hebrew children?
Where, oh, where, are the Hebrew children
Where, oh, where, are the Hebrew children?
All gone from the Promised LandF'
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-25
ALONGSIDE THE BARK.

Well, in good time the ship came run
ming down on US, and by and by got along
side Of the whale. We were very anxious
about the fate of the boats crew hurled
into the air by the whale, and our first
inquiries were concerning them. They
had been shaken up and ducked, but
otherwise were uninjured. The boat was
too badly shattered to be used again, and
she was worth, at low estimate, 5000.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-25


louise.
some ANCIENT "REMINISCENCES.
Now during my long experience in
whaling no ship in which | sailed was ever
sunk by being struck by a whale, but l
know that such things have occurred, for
wasn't Aminidab Simmons, my old uncle,
shipmate of Captain Deblois, of the Ann
Alexander, of New Bedford which very
ship was sunk by blow from the head of
sperm whale?
And didn't once have long talk with
Tom Perry, the cooper of the Rebecca
Sims, also of New Bedford, which cap
| tured the very whale which sunk the Ann
Alexander, coming upon it three months
to day after that event, as it was lying
helpless on the top of the water, with its
skull fractured and two harpoons, marked
"Ann Alexander" in its side?
| L never saw a mother whale take its
wounded calf in its fins and dive with it
out Of reach of Its pursuers, but | have
heard whale as it leapt out of the water
after being pierced with an iron, emit a
screech of such Mortified anguish as to be
comparable to nothing ever before heard
on earth. and my boats crew heard it,
and it scared US badly. All were old hands
| in the business, but this was the first time
in our lives we had heard any sound from
the throatsof a whale.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-04-23
tFirst Publication April, l6, 1880,
Order for Hearing.
State of South DAKOTA. .s.
~ F lg. ~ -

sPtNSb1s Sc -
County OF Union.
In the County Court. Present Hon. N. A. Kirk
County Judge.
In the matter Of the application Of j. s. ralcott
Tor q Druggists Permit 70 sell Malt. vinous.
Liquors for Medical, Scientific, and Sacra-
mental purposes. Notice OF hearing. Whereas:
On the 10th day OF April, is3t, the above named
y. 5. 1altott, presented TO this Court, his peti-
ton as by law required, for Druggists permit to
setl Malt, Ninnons, SpiritioGs aud other Intox.
leaiins Liquors for PURPOSES as therein appears
and II appearing from tue said petition
FIRST: That said petition is signed by said
applicant for said druggists permit and By TWEEN
y.tlye reputable freel.o!dsrs having the quaIiii-
cations of electors OF the Township of Elk Point
in the County OF Union. South Dakota. and BY
twenty i've reputable wome over q years Of
age who are residents Of the said Township.
SECOND: That the business OF the said appli-
can't Is located at the corner Of Main aud Doug
las Street. in the ClSy OF Elk Pointil said state.
Third: That said applicant II OF GOOD moral
character, and does not use Intoxicating liquors
us u beverage aud can be entrusted with the re-
sponsibility Of selling tile same.
Fourth: That said applican. is a registered
pharmacist under the laws OF this state and is
lawfully and in goci faith engaged personally
In the business OF a druggist rs the proprietor
thereof ut the said place Of business aforesaid.
and Is well yersed In the profession.
Fifth: That said applicant. J. $. .~alcOlt, has
In said business at the place OF business afore-
said. exclusive OF Intoxicating liquors. and fix
lures, j stock Of drugs Of OYER the value q $50.
Now therefore on reading and filing said petit
ton. setting forth the facts as herein stated and
p paasra s ny \. T : ees,nft for M tas p ~ ,sseeS If g sel sh,s
said Intoxicating iibn0rs at the city Of Elk Point
Elk Point Township. Union County, South Da-
ii is ordered that tie said applicant and petit
ton he heard by the Judge Of the County Court
IN and for Union County. Sonth Dakota. IT his
Dakota on the i7th day Of May, A. D. 1890. at
| 10 O'Clock q. m. of said day.
II is further ordered that due notice thereof
l Ia rA,9a.. -, ....I 1s.tx{ ~Sp - anne ~ flsfA II fna
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-04-23
(First Publication April, l6. $780,
Order for Hearing.
State OF South Dakota, L.,
fn,afp ~ rtj1p ST

State Of South Dakota, lss.
County OF Union. &C.
In the Ccunty Court. Present Hon. N. A. Kirk
County Judge.
In the matter of the application Of William j.
Comfy for a Druggists Permit to sell Malt, Win.
Gus, Spurious ,ferBlented ana other lntoxicat-
ing Liquors for Medical. Scientific and Sacra-
mental purposes.
Notice Of Hearing, WHEREAS:
On the l4th day OF April, 1880, the above
named William J. Comfy presented totals Court
permit to sell Malt, VinoHs, Spurious and other
Intoxicating Liquors for purposes us therein
appears and 1t appearing fiom thu said petition.
FIRST. That said petition is signed by said
applicant for said Druggists permit and By
twenty-five reputable freeholiets having the
qualifications Of electors oftiie township Of Elk
Point In the County OF Union, South Dakota.
and by twenty five reputable women over 2i
years Of age, Who are residents OF the said town
sr.coNp. That the business of said applicant
Is i located at the corner OF Mait and Dolgias
street. in the city OF Elk Point. In said state,
TaIRn. That said applicant is OF good moral
character, and Goes not Use Intoxicating liquors
rs Il beverage, and can he entrusted with the
responsible \ of selling the same.
FOURTH: that said applicant Is q regular
pharmacist under the laws OF this state aud Is
lawfully and in good fajril engaged personally in
the business OF o druggist rs the proprietor
tile.s ot at the said place OF business aforesaid
and is weil yersen IN the profession.
Firth. That said applicant william J. Comfy
has In sa.A business at the piece OF business
aforesaid exclusive OF Intoxicating liquors and
~s!xtufes. q stock OF drugs OF over the value OF
s.as.t0.
Now therefore Oh reading and Cling said petit
tioa settling forth the iacts as herein stated and
praying that a permit may be issued 10 SKID
named William ]. CcBly for the purpose OF sell
ling said Intoxicating liquors AT the cts OF Elk
Point, Elk Point township, Union Co. South Da-
kota fcr'said purposes as therein specified.
Il Is ordered thai the said applicant and petit
tim be heard by the Judge OF the County COnrt
III and for Union County South Dakota. at his
Office IN the city OF Elk Point, Tnion County,
south Dakota, on the nth day OF May, A. Disco
1T 10 o'clock =. IN. of said day.
II Is further ordered that doe notice thereof
be given by publishing n copy Of this order for
an days {oDce a week. prior to said hearing, In
the Es,i0n County COURIER a weekly neWspa-
per printed and published In said coanty.
Dated April. l4tf. 1889.
By The Cour..
ISEAL] Ma kiRK.
Attest. Gounly Judge.
Is. NJ. CrMMINs.
Clerk Of County Coart.
fgJ. II. BRYAN, Deputy.
80
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-04-23
She Suffered for Twenty Years.

My wife has suffered for fifteen
years from congestion and painful
menstruation. After using three
bottles Of Bradfeld's Female Regu.
lator she is now able to do her
house work and GO whera she
pleases, ]. w. Davis, Moravian
Falls, N. c. Write Bradfield Repr-
lating Co, Atlanta, Ga, for particu-
lars. Sold by W. j. Conley.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-04-23

If you suffer from any affection
caused by impure blood, such rs
Scrofula, salt rheum, sores, boils
pimpies, letter, ringworm, take Dr.
=. II. McLains Sarsaparilla. Fur
sale ut Taleott's drug store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-04-23

You cannot accomplish any work
or business unless you feel well. If
you feel used up--tired out-take
DR.. J. H. McT.ean's Sarsaparilla. It
will give you health, strength and
vitality. For sale at Talco,t's drug
store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-04-23
A Boon to Wives.

Having used "Mother's Friend" I
would not be without it. 1t is a
boon to wives who know they must
pass through the painful ordeal Of
childbirth. Mrs. G. Melbourne,
Iowa, Write The Bradfield Regu-
lator Co, Atlanta, Ga, for further
particulars. Sold by w. J. Conlev.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-04-23

To allay pains, suhdue inflamma.
ton, heal foul sores and ulcers, the
most prompt and satisfactory re.
suits are obtained by using TINT old
reliable remedy, DR.. J. H. McLain's
Volcanic Oil Liniment. For sale at
Conley's drug store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-04-23

yet the undersigned Il. n pennel Thomas Romans and VIM. w NIsn. tho board
Of county COMMISSIONS of Union county. South Dakota, do hereby cer.isy that
We have carefully examined the books and vouchers n. Williams, eoahty
treasurer, that the above aud foregoing sa correct bGlanee sheet statement
d II collection and disbursements by said treasurer during the term therein sneet
na ~ nr .oents ana voucher surrendered, aud tat the balance "a the treas
MA ~ how b the ubo,s statement q exhibited mu cvuntcda and fuund Cor
rect
"Nneso ~ nHa tns nAAAa5" 'Pi'@ @4S# II. III prSxTls.
I##@&#M% w. w. MAIN, &#
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beard III Counts Commissioners 81 Unoa c9asy, south Dakota-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-04-23
TAKE NOTICE!
All who desire to use
IACLEDE.

My Percheron Norman horse,
who is recorded in the P. N. Stud
Book, Vol. 2, No. 1899, would do
well to give me an early call as !
only want to give him a limited
number of mares at Sc for the
season Of 1890. l make this re-
duction because times are hard
ana money is scarce, and also for
the benefit Of all my old custom
ers, and especially those living at
q distance, as | do not desire to
make any other stand outside Of
Elk Point during tho present
season. MYcurTr. R.cApn
Elk Point, s, D., April 1890.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-04-23

We have q nice line Of dress fam
nels, all wool, that we are selling at
80 cents per yard. Be sure and ses
them. 40. RrNosRup,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-04-23
Treasurer's Report.

&@IN@." 1@agS# IFo8eHF6FS Kep01I
40 rnx BoAnp or CorsrY CoxsrnosrRs Or usos corsrf, souTH
DaogA
The following is full report Of the receipts and disbursements IN my
Office from January i, 1880, to April !, 1890
Respectfully submitted,
q. IL WILLIAMS,
County Treasurer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-04-23

Thornton warts your trade.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-04-23

1913 Ictuiutton WIS AQoitlSa.
WHEREAS At the January session 1SD OF the
DoardO Of County Commissioner OF Union CO..
q petition was fled signed by John Gray, OF al,
praying tor the location and establishment Of
. public highway rs follows to-wit;
Commencing on the section line at tine north
west corner Of the northwest quarter OF Sec
tion No. = tn township q range %, ia said
Union Co, South Dakota alta public highway
and running due south on said stction line be-
tween section II and 10 until II crosses the Sec
ton line running east aad west on The south
side Of said sections Il and IS thence due south
on the section liae running north and south
between sections :, and 70 IN said township
and range 70 q point where said section Inc
intersects tho government slough to-wit;
About y rods due south Of the NV corner of
the nw1A Of section. "a IN township and range
aforesaid, thence IN . southwesteriy direction
on brow of the bench OF said slough, thence in
. southeriy direction on the brow Of the
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-04-23
Plenty III Blair's candies At 8

G, rs.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-11-01
A Romantic Inheritance,

From Stamford. Conn, comes the
tale of an inheritance which reads like
the plot Of an English sensational novel.
A crippled music teacher of that
place had saved by strictest economy
some thirty years since about 81, 500,
with which he intended TO buy a home
for himself and his mother. He always
kept the money beside his bed, and one
night il vas stolen. All search was I'M
availing, and the poor fellow took up
his work again with a heavy heart.
But the sequel Of the tale is that not
long since the music teacher. stal poor
and obscure. received a letter from a
man in Australia whose name he had
never even heard, saying that he was
on the point Of death; that lie had
stolen the money, and that so greatly
had IL thriyen in his hands that he had
amassed n large fortune. all Of which
he had willed the musician.
Not long after the Australian was
gathered to bis fathers, and his lawyers
Informed the American that he had
fallen heir to an estate worth $50, 600,
000. Boston Courier.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-11-01
Ne Got Enough 20 Eat.

In one Of the leading hotels a fe~
days ago one of those clustering, indie
pendent farmers was the star figure in
. very amusing incident. He came in
and sat down at a table where was
breahfasting and began studying the
bill Of fare The printed list OF eat.
ables confused him not IA little, but lls
made n bold bluff at the waiter and
then leaned back In his chair satisfied
that lac would soon have a good brea.S-
fast. But he drew a blank. 10 had
made a bad choice from tie bill Of
fare and did not get enough 10 keep a
squirrel from starving, lie put it out
of sight in IA jiiry. lie was still hungry
and began to figure on ON way to
get another deal. lie examined the
card for u few moments and tpen De-
gan trying to catch Il waiter. But they
all were busy and did not notice the
.amishcd tiller of the soil
He tapped with his knife IN his
plate. called hey, there! n tried to
pluck their sleeves. Ii was no 20. and
his efforts remained mlieeded. Finally,
driven to desperation, he put lis two
thumbs In his mouth and wiistled-
Such a whistle. too! Ii could have
oeen heard a mile. The walters Jumped
as though they had been shot. and Two
nervous ladies' screamed a little. The
solemn head waiter and two or three
OF his nimble assistants run to the old
man, who calmly said, Il wish you
would pass the viciuals again. didn't
get enough" He 500 had enough
around him, and the head waiter Kept
nm eye on him to sec that the supply
remained good. Exchange,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-11-01
The Omnipresent Smoker.

Several wives want us to implore
smokers. among whom their husbands
are numbered. to spare at least the
parlors and nurseries Of their homes
from the noxious fumes Of tobacco. II
would do no good for us to comply
with the request Of these afflicted
wives. n men could fly thousands OF
them would be seen wheeling through
the air with cigars In their mouths.
This assumption !. based on the well
known Tact that there are few places at
present accessible TO man in which he
does not smoke
In the street. In the bath, In bed; as
q pedestrian. rs m equestrian, and be.
hind that mighrier putting machine,
the locomotive engine, nan Offers In.
cense to the deity whom an lrishnian
calls 'the Goddess Of Fumigacity."
Indeed the smoke Of tobacco, like the
smoke OF the bottomless pit, ascendsth
upward forever. Kew York Ledger.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-11-01
4 ZINE Tree.

The grandest sycamore tree Ia ..iew
England. perhaps. Is at .Srw;rn in
Connecticut. II Is SIS feet liig.i. u feet
In circumference and the crown eats a
shade 100 feet in diameter. The foliage
is SO dense II is impossible 10 discern a
ray of light falling through it, ard twi.
light reigns all the summer beneat D It.
The leaves aie ) inches long. about I
inches wide and are OF n beautiful
glossy hue, Wien the wind nstles
the leaves the sound they make is like
that OF falling raiiI. The blossoms are
large and like silk floss. and falling
cover the ground inches deep with an
elastic robe that is like a wonderful!
snow white Sill.en carpet. The giant
tree is landmark in all the region.
and is visible to a person on the hill
tops miles away. "A vast dark pillar
overtoppins all other trees. Cor. New
fsyz p.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-11-01
A lead Reason.

Julian Ralph tells a story of an En-
g~lishman's trial for wife beating. His
wife was in court with her eye bound
mp in a bandage very much stained
with blood. The magistrate was very
stern in his speech to the wife beater.
With fine effect Of well chosen words,
and with scorn and loathing in his
tone, he asked the wretch how he
could strike u woman, and that woman
the one he had sworn to protect. The
manner in which the man received
this vas ludicrous. lie listened to the
court with panied surprise. why,
your ludship," said he, I've lived with
that woman fifteen year, and this ID
the first time I've drawed blood on
her." The magistrate had "A strong
Sense of humor, and will tell that story
many a year, but on the bench he
heard the retort with apparent grave
~displeasure. San Francisco Argonaut.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-11-01
Preferred q small Audience.

In the spring Of 1876 the common
council OF Chicago issued an order for
an election for city officers under the
new city charter, which order contained
no reference to the Office Of mayor.
There was great dissatisfaction with
Mayor Calvin. who was holding over,
and a mass meeting was called at the
Exposition building, which was adver-
tised TO be addressed by many proini-
nent citizens, including the two emf.
nent attorneys. both since deceased,
Leonard SWEET and Emory 4. Storrs,
The former delivered a stirring speech
in favor Of nominating a candidate for
mayor, but the latter. who doubted the
legality Of the proposed election, and
whose Judgment the courts subsequent
ly sustained. did not put in Al appear.
ance. The next morning the two gen.
tlemen met in the street.
''Storrs." said SWEET. with one of his
well remembered frowns, why didn't
you come around last night? II was
a great meeting. Fully $4,000 were
there"
SWEET" replied the little lawyer,
lowering his voice and assuming a tone
at once impressive and confidential,
when | definitely determine that I've
got TO make an ass of myself | select as
quiet n place and as small an audience
as | can find. "-Pittsburs Dispatch.