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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15
A Widows, Union.

Did you ever hear Of a syndicate OF
widows? asks London Times. One Is be-
ing formed to move the government to
help Lucien Wyse to wiring q renewal OF
the Panama concession from the gov
eminent Of Columbia. / dare say this
widows union will be, numerically, a
great one, $1,000 free and independent
ladies having gone into the Panama
affair. sLe Grandc Franchise has gone
to his Chateau de Sorel. He was quite
deaf before he went there, but was still
loouaciou2D
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15

Good churchmen in England can nc
longer ignore the Salvation army, since
an English bishop has spoken well OF 1t.
sNo christian church," says the bishop
of Chichester, ''can afford to disregard
or deprecate such IN agency in our
midst. Can we refuse to acknowledge
these oaiv% aIiOnlsts as fcilo" "ssaars =
the cause of Christ, although not in our
own way? Let us beware of looking at
them with Indifference, or contempt, or
dislike, less haply we be found to be
fighting against GOd!'
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15

at is not intellectual work that in
lures the BRAIN" says the London Hos
pital, shut emotional excitement.
Most men can stand the severest
thought and study of which their
brains are capable, and be none the
worse for it; for neither thought nor
study interferes with the recuperative
influence of sleep. 1t is ambition.
anxiety and disappointment. the hopes
and fears, the loves and hates OF our
lives. that ont our nervous sys-
tenn and endanger the balance of the
brain."-Dr, Foote's Health Monthly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15
mn Eos1 slIEEf.
D masaa q Q shssp:icl,

b massa Oh q she1p.f1as.
Dat gnAsd ~ ShoepfCt bin.
Look ont IN do gIO6fncrtu' meadow
When Do long night rein begin.
An ne say 10 Do high1Anf ahopasd:
my sheep. - dey AL bsung mr.
''OhW den say dc highlan' shepa'd,
'tDa's some OATS black an thin,
An some, dSy's p0f o. wcadAhs,
but de res q al brItng in.
Da's some dey amt no count nowayt
But de res done al brung In"
Den de massa OBJ de sheep-foi',
Dat quad de sheep-fOl bin,
Go down in de glooinerin meadow,
VIVA de long night ratt begin;
An he le' down de bahs % de sheep-foF
Calm sof: Come tni Come mi"
Den up fru de gioomelin meadow,
VIVA de long night rain begin,
An up frn de splashin' ptt-pat,
An'up fru de pieachctn' win.
DE POI fos' sheep oh de sheep-fOf
Dey all come gandahin' in
To de las po' sheep oh de sheep-fol',
Bleatin', dey all come IN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15

by looking over the returns, keeping In
mind the character OF the men In many
Of the districts, that hundreds of men
who have Ill their lives been democrats,
who expect Ill their lives to be demo-
Gratis, this year voted the republican
ticket Is o protest against the position OF
their party on protection, and on two or
three other issues that spect2H1: 1CRcern
ldAh9-S Such results 81 were obtained In
Idaho cannot but have their eifectb III CBh-
eress. II will give congress notice that,
while there may be extremists In con-
gress who wish to crowd the protective
principle too far, still the sentiment OF
the country Is that reasonable protection
to American industries Ia just and right,
and that It must be maintained.
Again, by the vote the men OF Idaho
gave congress notice that they believed
the republicans, in passing the limited
| silver bill, were on the right track rather
| than those who advocated 20 extreme
q measure that they knew II could not
| become i law, and hence cast . doubt
| upon their own sincerity In working rs
| they did.
Again It will be q notice to the whole
| country that the Americans Of Idaho,
| bv q large majority, endorse fully the
test oath which d~isfranchiscs Mormons
In Idaho. And the thoughtful men of
| the country will not fail to recognize
that where = great state, where
the majority Of the voters In
great state declare that
this Is Just. and that they are
grateful that Congress has &C
cepted their petition for statehood
with that clause; that they. being on
the ground. and knowing whnt they are
about, must have the right on their
side. And when tho people Of the
United States, generally shall, in Q pro-
nounced wav. rive the saints notice
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15
Commendab!e.

All claims not consistent with the high
character Of Syrup Of Figs are p~urposclv
avoided by the Cal. Fig Syrup Company. 1t
acts gently on the kidneys. liver and bow
els. cleansing tho system efectually. but
1t IL not a cure all and mskos no preten.
sions that every bottle will not substan-
tiata
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15
RECIPROCITY AND PROJECTIONS

Dsnscrasic Newspapers Are Tsyiss u Ds-
fsg Voter ON Their Practical Moaning.
burlington Hawkeye.1
The democratic press Is trying to be-
fog voters IN regard to reciprocity. First
they declared that the Blaine reciprocity
idea Is IN abandonment Of the principle
Of protection, but after the republicans
adopted 1t the democratic leaders whirled
about and opposed Il. When ssked BY
the intelligent voter why, II reciprocity
IL free trade, they now oppose II, they
are unable to give any tangible reason
q v to call 1t q .sfraud'' and c~ontf0yert
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15

IN Germany the telephone subscribers
are estimated to number 31,325; in
France. 9,4s7; in Great Britain, 20,426;
in Russia, 1856; in Italy, 9,1s3; in Aus
tro- Hungary, 1900; in Spain, 2,21s; in
Portugal, 800; in Switzerland, $3.50; in
Belgium, 4,674; in the Netherlands, 2,S72;
in Denmark, 1887; in Sweden, IL, 500; in
Norway, $3.50. The Berlin Bocrson
Courier estimates the number OF sub
scribers in America at 1000, 900, and in
all the world at 1,2OO, 600.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15

THERE has been inaugurated in Paris
5 novel development OF the automatic
fountain invention. 1t is for the supply
of hot water. Automatic fountains are
becoming one Of the features OF out-of-
door Paris.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15
SOME OLD FIGURES.


The hubbub raised by the dem
ocrats about s.the good old days
when things were cheap" IS becom-
ing q rather dangerous boomerang. In
yestigations are being made amoF ! old
account books which show the des.ocratic
claims are not only utterly b. cless, but
furnish strong arguments on the other
side. The Press man Is wil acquainted
with the Jesse Villa as referred to In
the subjoined arti 10 from the Boone,
L., Republican and knows he is not q
myth, or man OF straw drummed up for
the occasion. The article speaks for
itself, and is as follows:
On the nth of October, 1854, . bill Of
| goods was sold to jesse G. Williams,
| which Is set out al follows:
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15

THERE is no record that the children OF
Israel suffered with soft eorns. luis was
one of the missed. aches of MOses.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15
ScrofuIa humor

My little daughters life wss saved. as We believe
by Hoods sarsaparilla. Before she was six months
old she had seven running ~scrofula sores. Two
physicians were called. but they gave US no hope.
One of them advised the smputation Of one OF hef
fingers. to which we refused tssent. On giving her
Hoods Sarsaparilla, marked Improvement WAS no
ticed, and by q continued use of 1t her recovery waf
complete. She is now seven years old. strong and
healthy" b c. JONES. Alma. Lincoln Co.. Me.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15

Why not SAGE your clothes by using the best,
purest,. most economical soap. Dobbin's
Electric. Made ever since 1864. Try 1t
once you will use it alrGus. Your grocer
keeps It, Look for the name. DObbfhs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15
HIRAM c.

Importer Of Psrcheron and shire Stations.
Odebolt, SEQ County, Iowa.
LARGEST IMPORTATION OF draft stations
to America this season. Quality the very
best. First-class horse, either breed, 81 1000.
Two and three years time, 8 per cent, en-
abling horse to pay for himself.
1T is said that the health of operatives
improves where electric lights are used.
Their appetites and their ability to sleep
increase. This result is quite marked
in some cases in London. The light Is
also said to DO better for the eyesight.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15

MANY a poor sickly child has been saved
from the grave by its kind mother ! living 1t
DIR. Bulls Worm Dsstroyers. which the 1T
tie one thought Was candy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15

We VII give 800 reward for any case OF
catarrh that cannot be cured with Halls Catarrh
Cure. Taken internally.
+. J. CHENEY e. CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15

THE great trouble with the average nulnor-
list Is that he allows age to come before teau1y
in the construction or his Jokes.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15

"ONE year borrows another years fool.
You didn't use SAPOLIO last year, Per.
haps you will not this year. DO wise and
try 1t In your house, cleaning.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15

IT ia said that the Prince Of Wales plays tho
banjo. We do not wonder at it. He Is so
deeply in debt that he must tie always after
noteR.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15
THE IDAHO VICTORY.

,Ihsss \ : Fsslsioa los - Appreciate n
Re3slee shs Nest.
fsalt Lake Tribunal
We cannot express too much Joy over
the result In Idaho. We cAnnut too
much congratulate the men Of that young
state over their acts. We do not look
upon II % : great republican triumph.
IL II . triumph Of right; and we know
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15
They Are Fellow workers.

WHEN Murphy got up NJ 4 u. IN. ne said nc
belonged to the early rose variety.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15

This is a new wrinkle" as the maiden
said, on consulting her mirror.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15

LADIES, uso d.. L. Dues sreriodica@lls. freD
HAra, Francs. Established In Earope, isss; EsgIandtso; CasAAA
MS; Usied States, 1851. Cures I'll supprssiosa lrelssAs4ae ~
nosthly dsranyeu.sata. Safe, harmless, rsliaSta PsstsvaY
nfstkosbs takea during pregnancy. Thslt-vs p4ssos ~
- (which ladies as liAhas Is ths direct sault II aforAssse -
sr,,ul., mer,t-uat,on. Con,loaed mo.sh,y suppjjca rs1ls
koa poisoning and quick consumpsioa. ee4a pse4 o sfss -
=, mai. IN risi. ,esi,a ep~eloss. on urstpt Of M TIE Ana6
can I'll Co., wAolealess and Royalty Popretos2
The gesuins pill sA by SEDGwlCK 4 DE- OND
6ioux City. lowe WhsiapaAs ed Assal AsaaA,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15

TEE only reliable or safe remedy for Liver
and Kidney troubles is California Kidney
Tea. Since its first Introduction nc case OF
dissatisfaction has been reported. Daniel
WhitsOn. Of Mixes Station. In ordering says:
"A neighbor gave us some OF your Cali
fornia Kidney Tea. which my mother used.
and It did her much good" California Kid
ney Tea is sold by druggists at Soc for large
package. Postpaid by the CALIFORNIA KID
xEr TEA Co., Fairfield. Ia.
GERMANY produced in 1889 2,372,4 III
tons of wheat, $500, 426 tons Of rye,
1898, 41o tons Of barley, and 4.197, 124
tons of oats.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15

BEEcHAM's PILLS act like magic on q
Weak Stomach.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15

THE father makes hay, while the son shines
behind a d~ry.gOads counter
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-10-15

WHAT 10 the most unfortunate vegetable
they could have on board . ship2 A leek.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-27
Eminent Testimony.

Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher writes: 81
have used Allcock's Plasiers for some
years for myself and family, and. as far
as able, for the many sufferers who come
to us for assistance, and ha We found them
a genuine relief for most of the aches and
pains which flesh is heir to- have used
Allcock's Plasters for all kinds of lame.
ness and acute pain. and. by frequent ex.
periments, find that they can control many
cases not noticed in your circulars"
Allcock's Porous Plasters have been in
use for over thirty years. and their value
has been attested by the highest medical
authorities as well as by voluntary and
unimpeachable testimonials from those
who have used them.
Beware of limitations, and do not be
deceived by misrepresentation. Ask for
Allcock's, and let no solici alton or ex>
PLANTATION induce you to accept substi-
tute.
Allcock's corn and bunio shields effect
quick and certain relief.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-27
LOCAL NOTICES.


The Crown dining hall, No. 17OS Sec
ond avenue, is now ready to furnish you
the best meal in the city for IS cents.
$50, 200 to loan on real estate security,
in sums of $500 and upward, at lowest
current rates Of interest. without COM
mission. E. w. Hurst, Attorney at
law, Rock Island.
Surety on Bonds.
Those who are required to give bonds
in positions of trust. and who desire to
avoid asking friends to become their
sureties. or who may wish to relieve
friends from further obligations as bonds
man, should apply to the agent of the
American Surety Co., of New York.
Ed. LIEBERKNEcHT,
General Insurance Agent.
Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-27

THE OLD CITY HALL
alone to which he made no reply, but
looked earnest and thoughtful and leaned
down his head on his hand. I continued:
Indeed, Levi, to tell thee the truth, I be-
lieve she went with thee. She told me she
was to, and / have good reason to think
she did,"
Then Mrs Ring declared that she was
aware of the intended marriage and
Weekes burst out: "I'm ruinedi Pm ru-
inedi I'm undone foreverl Unless she APP
pears to clear me my existence will be only
burdenp'
Day succeeded day without bringing
trace cf the missing girl, until ON Jan. Q,
1900. systematic search, begun some time
previously, resulted in the discovery of
Miss Sands corpse in Manhattan WELL
This well stood in what was then the Lis
penard meadows, and still exists at s91k
Greene street, although its uncanny depths
are concealed from view by the flooring of
carpenter shop, The body when found
w1s without hat, shawl or shoes. The
dress-the poor things wedding gown
was torn open above the waist There
were bruises and scratches on the face and
breast and the marks of encircling fingers
about the throat; also dislocation of the
collar bone.
Naturally suspicion attached to Levi
Weekes. He was indicted by the grand
jury, and his trial began March 81, 1900. in
the old city hall, at the corner Of Wall and
Nassau streets Chief Justice Lansing,
Mayor Richard Varick and Recorder Rich
ard Harrison sat upon the bench. Cad
wallader ID. Golden, assistant attorney
general, represented the state. Alexander
Hamilton, Brockholst Livingstone and
Aaron Burr appeared as counsel for
Weekes. 1t was proven that the prisoner
had been absent from his brothers house
with horse and sleigh on the night of the
murder between the hours of 8 and Q. The
prosecution established the existence of
sleigh aud horse tracks, identical with those
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-27
The Busiest Way the Res..

A two hundred and fifty pound colored
woman got into the Fifth avenue stage and
insisted on riding for nothing. Expostula
ton did no good, so the driver called po
hceman to put her out.
so you won't pay your fare;' said the
policeman, looking at her from head to
foot.
"No, I'll die first They should have given
me transfer"
But | am obliged to put you out if you
don't pay your fare" said the policeman,
rolling up his sleeves.
you jes' try it," said the old lady, with
glaring eyes.
The policeman took another look at the
giantess, thought moment, and then
quietly dropped nickel in the box 81
guess that is the easiest way to adjust this
case" he said as he went whistling along
on his beat-IEli Perkins.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-27
Gone TO Europe.

Mr.. j. b. thinner. the well known
tailor, has gone to Europe on health re-
cruiting trip and vlll be absent about
three months, but his merchant tailoring
business here will be conducted in the
same manner as heretofore. he having
left an experienced and worthy young
man. MIR. Ernest Dorm. in charge. Mr.
Dorm has for the last two years done MIR
Zimmer's cutting on account of sickne IS
He thoroughly understands the business
as all know who have had suits cut by
him.
His stock of spring and summer goods
excel all previous years, and all he asks
is an inspection and trial of his work.
manship.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-27

Weekes' outfit would have made, near the
well, which stood some distance from the
country road. In fact, what might be
called a strong circumstantial case was
made out against the accused.
Court sat continuously, and the speeches
of counsel followed at once on the closing
of the evidence AT 2:30 on the morning of
the third day of the trial Mr.. Golden
begged an adjournment, saying he was ex-
hausted. His request being refused, he
submitted his side without argument.
Judge Lansing charged the jury that there
was no evidence to warrant the conviction
of the defendant, and an acquittal natur-
ally followed at once. 1t was now twenty
minutes of in the morning. The tagged
out participants in the long legal battle
were preparing to go home, when the soil
tary woman present swept forward. In
her dress of gray she looked weird beneath
the light of the Pickering candles. To
Hamilton, who had called the dead girl
unchaste, she directed her first remark:
''H thee dies a natural death shall think
there is no justice in heaven" Then her
pent up anger burst forth in a flame OF
fury against the rest, and while the awe
struck throng stood silent and aghast she
voiced that terrible appeal for vengeance;
81 call upon the Almighty to curse you
all, and he will do it."
The record of the subsequent years, SO
far as known, is this:
Weekes, the day after his release, re
ceived a pressing invitation from citizens
committee to leave town and never come
back. He departed, and on his journey
southwark was waylsid, killed and robbed
Alexander Hamilton fell by the hand OF
Burr in duel the details of which are
matters of history.
Aaron Burr lived to see his schemes OF
empire fail, and died a disgraced neglected
old"man.
Chief Justice Lansing left his hotel one
day to take the Albany boat at the foot OF
Cortlandt street. He was never heard oil
again.
Even to this day, ninety years subsequent
to the commission of the crime, the people
residing in the vicinity of S9115 Greene street
avoid the location of the well after dark
Strange means and cries are often heard Of
a stormy night. 1t is probably the wind
whistling about the old carpenter shop, but
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-27
Augu.tana Co,,ege Notes.

AUGUsTANA COLLEGE, May 26.-The
sickness at Augustana college is now
nearly over. All the cor valescent are
now able to sit up except one.
The commencement at Augustana col>
lege and theological seminars will be held
on Tuesday, June 9th. beginning at 10
a. N. The speeches have been limited
to ten minutes. Five speakers will ap.
pear. The graduating classes number
together thirtY-four; senior class. fif>
teen; senior seminary, nineteen. The
baccalaureate sermon will this year be
delivered in the Swedish language, on
Sunday evening, June LIST, ~ Rev. Prof.
ForsandeI at the colleger. The frescoing
and decorstiion of The new college chapel
will then be completed, which work has
been done and will ne paid for by the
oratorio society. On Thursday after,
noon, Immediately after the commence
ment exercises. the college alumni will
have an excursion on the Mississippi, re-
turning in the evening. when Director
Stolpe will have one of his characteristic
concerts, which this year will be almost
wholly instrumental Chief among the
attractions during commencement week
will be a grand sacred concert given by
the Augustana oratorio society in
Knowles hall, Moline. on Wednesday
evening, June 4th. This soc ETY. is old. well
known, and sings only tile best of sa-
cred and secular music. The chorus
now numbers something over seventy
members, and is under the leadership of
Prof. Griffith. This year the society
will render Handers renowned Mes
siah" Among the soloists are Prof. Grit,
fifth. who is also director of the society
Prof Kron, of st. Peter Mimi; Miss
Stromberg. of Galesburg; Miss Barker,
and Misses Minnie and Tillie Kohler.
The instrumental parts of the Messiah
will be played by Straussef's orchestra
of Davenport. T.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-27
A WOMAN SCURSE.
Apparently 1t Brought Swift
Disaster to Her Enemies.
THE MANHATTAN WELL MURDER.

Miscarriage of Justice Followed by
Fatality of Some Sort to Nearly All
Those Responsible-God's Vengeance
Invoked by a Quakeress In Court.
Copyright 1890 by American Press Association ]
An atrocious crime was committed in
New York city the other evening. A printer
named Jackson entered n saloon, cut the
throat of the girl who loved him and had
sacrificed all for his sake, eluded the grasp
of policeman and, cloaked by the dark
ness, escaped arrest. The woman died in a
few moments. The man disappeared, leav-
ing no clew behind, and it was days before
the authorities obtained even an inkling to
his whereabouts.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-27

Mr.. Johnston Ito his new porter, who
has ceased polishing silverware and ap-
pears to be involved in deep thought)-
James, why don't you hurry? What
are you thinking about?
Porter (who recently came from Con
necticut)-I was just thinking what a
pile of silverware that man Sterling has
made-Jewelers' Weekly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-27
WHY Marriage Was a Failnre

Mrs. Louisa Gingenback, of Yonkers, n.
Y, has secured a separation from her hrs-
band Adolph Gingenback The defendant
had disagreeable habit of taking saw
and ak to bed every night, and as he could
not be broken of his uncomfortable attach
ment for edged tools, Mrs. Gingenback
sought and obtained permission to live
apart from him