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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-13

medium 81 exchange. A rcprecen.
tAtivs Of value of that which il rep
reaents renders that value less,
to the extent Of It's (tl,e representa-
tive's) value; The most convenient
value makes the best medium ofex-
change all other things being equal;
The value in which all have the
greatest confidence, becomes the
most acceptable medium Of X
change. We are now ready to give
our definition Of money, and this is
it: Money is a convenient and &C
ceptai,lo value used MS a medium Of
exchange. Now look at your silver
dollar, and what does it say? "One
dollar" in addition to the govern
ment stamp. Look at a tive-dollar
gold piece, and it says Five" in ad-
dition TO tile stamp. Lastly look at
tile five-dollar silver certificate and
it reads, This certiiies that there
have been deposited in the treasury
OF the United States Eve silver dol
lars payable to the bearer on de-
mand," in addition to the stamp.
These certificates will pay any debt
that silver will. Let us now sup
pose that the above guarantee to
pay is not there and have it read
like the gold piece; "Five" in sd-
dition to the stamp which reads
united States Of America We
will also have the fiat Of law max
ing it receivable for any debt to the
government. We will now insert or
the gold piece: This certi6es that
there have been deposited in the
treasury Of the United States five
paper dollars, payable to the beare,
on demand. If &c. Il. O.1s"definition
is true then the last named paper
Five would be safer money than
the last named gold piece and just
rs safe as our present gold "Five.'
Now readers, which would you takei
If we own some property no law
can dictate what we shall dispose ot
it for, and we may contract a deb
payable in "lawful money" lands
stock, U. s. or State bonds or any
thing we choose, just the same al
money loaners can get the interes
that money demands. On the same
principle that the law fixes interes
when no rate is specified it may alst
dictate what our debt shall be pait
in, il not specified, aud it would b
just to compel individuals to accep
what the government accepts fo
debts owing it; but in trade tina
money is worth the most which j
the surest and guarantees the mos
intrinsic value.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-13
Dakota FIGURING Mills!
NEW DEAL NEW FIRM

These Mills having been thorough
~ repaired during the recent shut
down" now start up with improved
facilities with a new firm and a new
and skilled miller. w are prepar-
ed to do merchant and exchange
work and guarantee results. We
desire to purchase corn and oats
and will pay the highest market
price, and we intend to make a good
market for these products, our facili-
ties for handling corn making it an
object to sell to US. We want inn
mediately, a large quantity Of corn
and oats. Call and see us and bring
your grists for -four.
SHEAFE e. BoYNTON.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-13

RATHER novel bill has been
inxodncsd II the legislature, pro-
Riding that lawyers be taxed 500
n 40 privilege Of practicing law.
ohcnld this bill pass il will replen-
ish w stats exchsquer to the
Soanounts AZ ! good many thousand
1ollass, butt will place the lawyers
of South Dakota and the saloon
heepefs 81 Nebraska on equal foot
3ngin The syss Of tho law. Now
HI question ID whether il would not
baye he same effect on legal advice
aait - "a to besf glass, raise the
psiee. With equal propriety the
anns license system could be ex-
nndsd toall who make their living
brain work, thus placing . prem
d1m(91 on brain culture. Who will
1oliow this With compulsory school
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-13

No effort has been spared on the
part Of the program committee to
provide nm interesting program for
the Association meeting to he held
the 2lst inst, and we have faith
enough to believe that those on for
work will be on hand prepared and
that the teachers Of the county will
show themselves to be worthy of
their calling by attending this meet
ing.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-13

We publish this week ! little
poem written by Master Florence
Hopson, a lad Of twelve summers.
He wrote it with no help, sc far a.
we know, not even q criticism by
his teacher. FOR a boy Of his years
who has not enjoyed the best adj
vantages, it certainly reflects a good
deal Of merit.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-13

JoIHT resolution has passed
I'M oalifornia legislature asking
Csneress II enact ! Law providing
kths government loaning money
~ lasid. No better Law for the boz
nn iArmsrs Of that state and cor
3ations owning large tracts Of
ends, could very we'll be passed.
sen ifsnch law limited 100 acre
1fnas q farms not exceeding . Ger
af6n hxsd yalne, il would be an IN
NJ msasure, for il would enrich the
land owners Il The expense Of the
Sssntsr and wags-worker; it would
enhance the price of land BY reason
pf ~ value . security for the gov
eannaent loans, beyond it's actual
yaius. Itawould have the same ef-
f6ck ~ \ by.gone boom has.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-13

First Publication Jan. 30.l
Leasing OF School Lands.
state Of South Dakota. Once Of COmmiss-
iOner OF school and Pubic Lands.
Pierre. January. ~. 1891
Notice Is hereby given that on the Sd day Of
April. 1891, all the HnsOld school lands In Union
county will he offered for lease at public anc-
ton TO the highest bidder. ~ the front door OF
the Court house in said cOdhty.
The leasing will be conducted by the County
superintendent OF schools.
Said LEASING will be held between the hours of
ten o'clock A. NJ. and Ave O'Clock r. M. each day
until all tracts Of school land have been offered
for lease.
THOMAS II. RUTH.
Commissioner Of School and Public Lands.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-13
I've Got You.

This is a very popular expression
among 1.-THE boys" just now, and APP
plies nicely to travel via the Sioux
City d Northern Railroad. Once
you take this line we've got you"
for you will take no other. Write
about it to Jas. V. Mahoney, Traffic
Manager, Sioux City In.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-13

xkh q BIoux fslls who'
Sss1e ssai "a chaEke olths Epis-.
zpe discsts . lsoush Dekcsa, Ia
jKG6elt6d sie charge Of The japanese
smisssion ahd viii lsave for Japan IL
'Marcls. Tho bishop hus made ) host
Cf friends Il, this state, who will re-
eFet ~ have him leave. The COURIER
hopes that tis mantle may fall on 1
worthy successor.
The CELEsTfAIa on the Pacific
Icoast - celebrating their New Year
shout this time, which lasts two
weeks, beginning February seventh.
Nsw.YeArs with them il 4 great oc-
casion,t being celebrated with much
fsstivisy. Their theory Is that the
DEVILS wrath must be sppeased at
this time TO make him more lenient
TO his subjects during the year. A
hog II roasted whole and eaten-a
kind 81 barbscne-and . perpetual
Noise Is kept up on THEFT instruments
peculiar to them and the occasion.
When one SET Of drummers gives out
another begins, thus making music
for the Devils ghost dance.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-13

hdll ~ passed the legislature
~ lime 81 the regular
y court II thn county; the
asm ~ h1rstofore begun
e. ~ ~ fall term 6spteu,-
under this la~ the former
bsoins April n, md the latter
lnbes2o. A smersency was
1sed u sxist and the law will
s4Isct Immediately. We think
change ! desirable one, for the
s1ug tsrm has sometimes occurred
IN hymsrs have wanted to re-
|@nn = home putting ID their crops
~ al tsrm, before harvest has
eompletsd. II applies to the
h1ls ofaJndge Smith's district, but
M Union md Hutchinson coun-
zs mostiy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-13

BRICK.-If you are in need Of
first class brick in any quantity
from 100 to 900 ,OOO, enquire Of
JAS. B. STECKMAN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-13
Educational Column.
CONDUCTED ny
PROF. B. FINK,
Principal Elk Point Schools.
Prom the Old School House to tho New.
BY HoPsoN.


From the old school house into the new.
At the beginning Of the glad new year,
Our hopes are vast. regrets are few
And our hearts are filed with cheer.
Regrets, why bring those to the mind?
I've searched my memory DER
And the only one that l can nnd
Is. that II was not built before.
The style Of structure Is SO grand
That It's beautiful to behold:
Its equal Is not In the land.
Its grandeur Is untold.
But why extol the beauty
Of the architectural plan?
II the teacher do their duty.
And instruct as best they can
The sproutlng bud Of Intellect
Entrusted to their care,
And fll the young unfolding mind
With knowledge deep and rare,
Twill have answered every purpose
For which 1t has been planned.
II w all obey our teachers
And do as they command.
While musing DER our school boy days.
In future years to come,
Time will reflect with brighter rays.
When from the worlds busy hum.
We snatch one pleasant hour for thoughts
OF our past life brought to view,
The brightest day was when we moved
From the old school house to the new.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-13

State Of South Dakota, n, Circuit Court,
County Of Union, S 1st Judicial Circuit
Henry II. silver, Plaintiff.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-02-16

The Oregon Blade places no con
tidrnce in the Australian ballot sys
'em. Here is how the editor talks;
when the Australian ballot sys
tenn goes into effect in this state the
bosses will undoubtedly tind as many
if not more ways Of avoiding its
objectional features as they do now
in our present system Of voting. All
this talk about a pure ballot sounds
very well to honest people, but
when it comes to the practical work
ing it is generally found to be all
wind. The Australian ballot sys-
TEN will, in the opinion Of the writ
er, prove a failure in cities, and there
is certainly no need Of ii in the
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-02-16
rock was loosened by the heavy
rains prevailing.

rock was loosened by the heavy
rains prevailing.
ANOTHER MINE EXPLOSION.
PITTsBURG, Feb. l6.-The Mayer
mine near Scottdale Pa, is on fire.
Four bumpers are known To haye
been killed, and six or seven men
are now reported missing. Fifty
men were at work when the explo-
sion occurred setting fire to the
mine. The fire was kindled by a
miners lamp which dropped 20 the
bottom Of the hundred foot shaft,
and kindled the accumulated gas
causing terrific explosion. The
mine caught fire and the large fan
used for ventilating purposes was
destroyed, the interior of the
mine soon becoming Il mass offiames.
Moutz creek was turned from its
course into the mine. The Meyer
Coke plant is one of the largest in
the region employing 500 men, who
refused to go out in the recent strike.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-02-16
EulOgy on General Sherman.

New YORK, Feb. 16.-At the
Brooklyn Academy of Music yester.
day DIR, Talmage spoke as follows OF
General Sherman:
The century has no grander soul
to surrender into eternity than the
one who has just passed away from
us. Frank, honest, brilliant, gallant,
patriotic William T. Sherman!
Thank God that [ ever knew him,
that l ever felt the hearty grip of
his right hand, and held the friend
ship of his great big heart. L have
no part in the question which is be.
ing agitated as to whether he was
Catholic or Protestant, / heard his
profession of faith on a memorable
occasion, and under peculiar circum.
stances. In New York, at the New
England dinner, three years ago,
sat with him four hours. He was
on one side and immortal Henry w.
Grady on the other, when, in con-
versatlon, lie expressed to me his re-
spect for the religion embraced by
his wife, and his own faith in God
and confidence in future. He was
simple as child, brave as a lion,
sympathetic as a woman, firm as
rock, wrathful as a tempest, when
aroused against a great wrong, and
lovely as June morning among his
friends.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-02-16

We offer One Hundred Dollars re-
ward for any case of catiTrh that
cannot be cured by taking Halls
Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY & Co., Props,
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the Undersigned, have known
f. j. Cheney for the last Is years,
and believe him perft city honorable
in all business transactions, aud fin
ancially able tn carry out any obliga
tiOns made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Drug.
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
WALDING, KINNAN 4 MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls CutarrIi Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
nd mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c.
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-02-16
FORE EIGN.

BODY OF A NIHILIsT FOUND
SOFIA, Feb. 16.-The body OF
psd,ewski, charged with the MUIR
t. of Gen. Seliverstoff, in Paris,
has b,en found, half devoured by
trolves, between Philippopolis and
Ipo1sntic. The body was identified
by documents in the pockets
DARING BANK ROBBERY.
T.oNDoN, Feb. 16.-This morning
,yhi,e a clerk from the bank or Scot
hand was standing at the counter of
.be National Provincial bank in the
ct of making deposit, he was ad-
areesed bv stylishly dressed strang-
While the conversation, which
,lv lasted a moment or so, was go
10 On. u man, evidently an accom-
Nice of the stranger, snatched
nom the clerk a wallet containing
bonds and checks representing many
thou4and pounds and escaped.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-02-16
CRIMINAL.
|JACK THE RIPPER CAUGHT AT
LAST.

JACK THE RIPPER CAUGHT Al
LAST.
LONDON, Feb. 1G.--The latest dis
coyery in connection with theNThitc-
chapel murder bids fair to ceancc,
Saddler, now in custody, with the
crime.
n loadhiers arrest is thus given in a
dispatch of the preceding day: ED. !
There now seems little doubt that
sPhe police have got "Jack the Kip
p?r'" aud that the man Saddler, ar
Tested on suspicion, in Wh!techapel
! ls the murderer of Curroty Nell, as
wen as the other victims. It appears
'hat the accused man was lately fire.
man on the steamship Fez, from
turkey. He had in his possession a
Formidable knife, with which the
nofriole cutting might well have
Oeen inflicted. There is said to he
"herStartling evidence in possession
Tue police, which will be fully re.
rFaled when the prisoner is charged /
ofmerly with the murder tomorrow
HaS oeen taken to Arbor square,
''Sly guarded, and is kept under
'u''ant watch. There is no doubt
"' ue was with "Carroty Nell"
no''ly before the murder, and that
was IN England at the time of
ne former tragedies.
'AELY To CHEAT TIE GALLONS.
NA'FToN' Ariz., Feb. I6.-F. Mel
o'''ed' aud Antonio Grinado.
Mexican, both under sentence of
ma 10Y The murder of their wives
u'en' have again been re-
They were to have been
'l JAM l9, and again the 18th
-, month, hut reprleyes were
b.. Tie ground that the
4, m 1 jury who Indicted them was
7 Illegal body. ''" ""'
.. MURDERER ARRESTED
p S' Neb.' Feb IS BANKER
. Co~Ies, was arrested at CoIum.
j. en-, o'n'"g' while on The way
y hi' sif-. "'''' '''e murder
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-02-16

any man in the West as a master of
railroad commission work, and
should be given preference over all
other candidates, mot nov in office
in point of abiiity and efficiency to
serve the people.
Fell is all Eastern Oregon busi-
ness man, residing at Heppner, but
transacting business in all that part
of the state. He was member of
the last house, is IA keen, intelligent,
educated, clear headed business man.
Heis manager of the Morrow county
Land and Trust Co., and a heavy
shipper aud furwarder of Eastern
Oregon products. He has been q
railroad builder aud has since years
made speciality of collecting over
charges on through freights to the
Atlantic sea-board. He has repeat
edly taken cases before the interstate
commerce commission and com.
PEELED the corporations to refund
thousands of dollars in freights. He
is as familiar with freight rates aud
routing aud billing of Oregon pro-
ducts to the markets of the world
as any man in the state, and has
proven more than a match for
the Eastern aud local freight
bureaus on several occasions.
There is no doubt that IA man
with the qualifications of Mr.. Fell
would prove peculiarly valuable to
Oregon's railroad commission at
present. He is young man and
is capable of many years of grand
service to the shippers and producers
Of this state in holding their own
against the hostile combines and
pools constantly formed against
them. Mr.. Fell is Il practical busl-
ness man, aud Il commission COM
posed of such men would command
respect from the corporations of Or
egon, as well as those of the whole
union, to the great advantage of our
state in every respect. We have
studied the situation carefully and
car see no benefit in making up the
commission of new men, who are
merely candidates in hopes of draw
ing prize In the lottery OF politics.
We have no interest in any of these
men as candidates, but in common
with many other citizens desire only
the most efficient commission. We
have not been asked Ivy any one to
favor any candidate, but have made
our own Investigations, We believe
the situation to he as we have pic
tured it, and our remarks are with
out disparagementt to the just claims
of any candidate.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-02-16
WASHINGTON.
WEATHER PREDICTIONS.


WASHINGTON, D. g., Feb. 10
The storm which developed Satur-
bay in South Montana and is mov-
ng rapidly over the lake caused
rain and higher temperature in the
districts east of the meridian of
Chicago. Behind this storm high
area follows bringing a cold wave
which will move into the Ohio
VALLEY tonight and, later over the
states west of the Alleghenies and
north Of Washington City.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-02-16
PARAGRAPHS.

On Saturday the seven year old
daughter of a. p. Reynolds of War
rem, Mimi, perished in the flames,
and his wife and hired girl were
badly burned by fire which de-
stroytd his drug store.
/ Henry Nicholson, coal miner,
wns accidentally killed in theBucoda
mines on Saturday 10y the discharge
of IA blast while attempting to relight
fuse which he supposed ha gone
out.
The railroad ticket eff e at
Marysville, Cal, was robbed of $500.
the 10Th inst. There are no marks
of violence, and the work was evi-
IDENTIFY done by someone familiar
with the surroundings.
At a meeting held yesterday it
was decided to request in the name
of the Grand Army of the Republic
Of Illinois, that the remains of Gen
eral Sherman be taken to St. Louis
by way Of Chicago.
The London newspapers on Mon. !
day all coutain long obituary articles
highly eulogistic of Gen. Sherman.
a heavy snow began falling in
Western Montana on Saturday
night and fell incessantly for seven
teen hours. There was two feet on
a level at last report and the snow
still falling. ]
John Raker accidentiy shot him
self in Tacoma on Sunday, while
the mechanism of his
to a friend. The bullet
passed through bis lung, but he may
recover.
st. Mary's Roman Catholic hos
Dital, in Rochester, n. Y, was en-
irely destroyed by fire on Sunday
light. The patients, $50 in number ]
we're safely removed. A fireman |
was struck by falling cornice and |
zilled. /
A party Of ice.cutters got into a {
lispute in Omaha on Sunday, which l
.nded in a general melee. Tom Q
Wallace was stabbed through the q
leaFt, two Others were dangerously S
,arved, aud sJme others escaped 4
With slighter injuries. b
The longest spell Of cold weather
Inowu In london continued from "
'eb. lst to the i2th. The lowest !
'oint reached by the Thermometer !
vas 6' below zero.
The dam across Rogue river al 4,
iraut's Pass, Was wushud out on =
night, the tate rains hay- h
ag raised the stream several feet. !
District Attorney Hoge. fof the
is. rict Of Columbia, will resign az H
'.e rsiiest of the president, because q
Z his persistent refusal 10 prosecute a
gents Of the Lou.sana l,tlery com h
any. -
Col Meyer Kaupnann, one Of c
be te-t known cliizrus ~ Tacoma, n
led la That city o. sunday II gem q
raj debility. d
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-02-16
Through the Weary Hours

or many a night, the rheumatic sufferer
tusse' 10 nnd fro on his sleepless couch,
pra yinl; for that rest which only comes by
fits and starts, His malady Is one which
ordinary medicine TOO often fails to relieve,
but there is evidence 10 prO"e that the ef-
ficient blood depurent, HOstetter's stomach
Inclpient stag0s, with this agreeable medi-
cine. " hateYer be the rationale Of the
active influence Of the BittePs on this
malady, no evidence is more direct and
tiOn ia cases OF rheumatism. Like ali sier-
ling remedies, IL deserves prOtrAcled, sys-
tCmatic trial. and should OF be abandoned
because Lot at once remedial. II IL equally
in dyspepsia, Indigestion and
kidney diseases,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-02-16
MISCELLANY.
THE HONoRED DEAD.

New York, Feb. 16.-There were
very few callers at Sherman's resi-
dence this morning, yesterday and
last night. Nobody was allowed to
view the BODY. Members of the
stock exchange this afternoon voted
unanimouly to close on the day OF
the funeral.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-02-16
LEGISLATIyE REVIEW.
JOURNAL Editorial Headquarters, I
Legislative Assembly. [

JOURNAL Editorial Headquarters, I
Legislative Assembly. !
Newspaper men will watch with
Interest the progress made by house
hill No l69, relating to publication Of
laws aud regulating county printing,
printers fees, etc. The till is Il good
one and should pass.
~.
The city of Salem asks the legisla-
ture to allow it to convert $2O,OOO
wHrrants at Sper cent into bonds at 5
per cent. This is a simple business
proposition and measure of econ.
omy, and there is no reasonable ob
lection to the bill.
~
The total mileage of the senate
exceeds II, 900 miles, and will cost
not not less than Sl,7OO.
~.
House bill 169, providing for pub
hcation of county court proceedings
has passed the house. Only eleven
votes against the bill.
Nv
Representative Welch, Starr and
Holmes were appointed as commit
tee to compute mileage of the men,
bers of the house.
Nv
"A telegram was read announcing
The death of Gsneral Sherman,
and resolutions in memoriam were
offered by Killain and adoptedby
the house.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-02-16

CANDIDATE FOR SCHOOL CLERK.
The undersigned hereby an
nOunces himself as a candidate for
reelection as school clerk for dis
trict No. "a. w. b. SIMPSON.
4 "a
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-02-16

ALL WooL.-And q yards wide
those beautiful downy blankets at
the wOolen mill store made from the
best wool in the world, raised right
here IN Oregon.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-02-16
The Problem Solved.-An UnrivaIed
Blood Purifier.

Found at last In Hibbard's Rheumatic
Syrup-A remedy which expels all poison.
GUS matter from the blood A well known
citizen of West Lebanon, Ind, testifies To
It's value:
IL affords me pleasure 20 state that my
wife has received greater benefit from HID.
bards Rheumatic Syrup than from any
medicine she mas ever taken VIZ find II
10 be the best family remedy aud the grent
est blood purifier That we have ever used.
II Is truly all IL Is claimed Ia he by Its foun-
der. You cannot recommend IL too highly.
Yours rruly,
EHANK WALLACE, West Lebanon, Ind.
Sold by Smith a Steiner.