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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
Lo I. Discouraged with Farming.

A Black River Falls. Wis, special. says:
After three successive failures at farming
the Winnebaso Indians have made up their
minds to abandon farming. and will make
no further effort to raise anything this year
on their reservation. A visit to their farms
finds them all neglected. and IL the Indians
are ever civilized 1t will he by some other
method than by presenting them with
series of sand hills,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08


Gently addod TO the fine stock of horses
In that county m imported Clydesdale Of
superior quality and pedigree.
ARTHUR MCCALL, aged is. and John
Walker, one year younger, have just ne
turned TO Aberdeen from the Pacific
coast. They ran away last September
and beat their way 70 and from the west
In box cars and on trucks of passenger
coaches.
THE annual roundup of stock through
the Black Hills country commences
May Is.
ZlEBAcH county, where gold has been
discovered, was named In honor Of
Frank NJ. Ziebach, Of YanktOn.
YASKroN's new WOODEN mill will man-
ufactnre cassimeres and sll sorts Of
staple goods, and South Dskots wool
will be used. NJ
SlOux FALLS and YanktOn sre not 90
ing to have oil the n0tOriety ID regard
10 Ewominent divorce prOceedings. A
California lady will soon locate III PfeTre
In order 70 secure separation from her
liego lord. @
ABxsDEEx butchers AAvs a1vancsd
the price Of the best cuts Of sn4at ~ %
cents per p0and.
IMMIanAxr wagons arrive III rtss1e
daily. cnroute west
HOnsE rAclng seena " ~ ~ p0ptAs
ahauscmont u BInnt. sssS "
Il xxw South uAlot ~ rreantres tla
all psfsonel taxes ~ t. -
yeasY, nov d1iinQn Qnen1, laSt ~ ~ n III
July ! A. ~ Seln1 Rl
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

4 gang Of ''green goods swindlers have
besn Aeecing the unwary throughout the
west BY professins to sell them counterfeit
money. A few days sgo one Of them named
Tyler was cleverly trapped by Chicago
p0stoAce inspect0r in disguise. Later J. II.
Thopss alias Moore, who Il said to be the
leader Of the gang, and the clsverest green
goods man In the country. was arrested In
the United States msrshal's once in Chi
oaso. He wss about to enter the oAlce to
arrange fer his pal when unfortunately for
him ~ Wa recognized. He was held IN
n - hnal 49,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
Blew the Circu. TENT Down.

"A tremendous windstorm at Tiffin, O..
demolished all the tents Of Sells Bros cir
Gus. Fortunately the main performance
was over and there were but few people re-
maining on the grounds. A number of them
were injured, Mrs. Pauline Hunter prob
ably fatally. The animals were wild with
terror and there was much anxiety for a
time lest some of them might escane
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
A Failure in the Printing Trade.

The scbeidehend Lee Electrotyping and
Printing Press company, Of Chicago, has
confessed judgment in a sum aggregating
$41, 900. The assets are about $50, 900 and
the liabilities 100000, A bill for the ap-
pointment OF receiver has been fled.
Slow collections and inability to secure an
extension caused the failure. The firm is
one Of the Oldest in its line in the west.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

II Ia stated here that Lee Higginson 4
Co.. OF Boston, have about concluded the
purchase of the plants OF Deere, Mansur &
Co., the Deere harvester works and the Mo-
line Plow company, At Moline, ILL.,. with an
aggregate capital OF q, 100000. The plan is
to unite the plants. recapitalize them and
place the securities ON the market.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
WILLIAM RULES.

The Young Emperor Of Germany Asserts
His Authority.
A. . baaquet at DassslsI0rf Kts
William, after dilating upon his desire for
peace and the protection OF the rights Of
labor and expressing satisfaction at the
conclusion Of the commercial treaty with
Austria. said: "As to the home policy
which Is becoming established shall not
deviate a hairs breath from the course !
have adopted. ] alone am master OF this
country and nobody else This emphatic
language in regard to the treaty with
Austria, which Bismarck. opposed. and also
In regard to home affairs, was evidently
directed at Prince Bismarck.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
HEADING THEM OFF.
Further Efforts by Canada to Keep Her
People ut Home.

ENEsucE EuOFsS ~ SHuAOA 10 necp HscT
People ut Home.
W. A. Shepard. who has been a special
emigration agent for the Canadian govern
ment In the New England states during the
last five years, is at Ottawa. He says the
French-speaking Canadians In the New
England states now number about 10000,
OF whom almost 10000 are in want Of en-
ployment. The English speaking Canad-
ians number about 120, 900, and OF these, he
says, about $4,000 are idle. To aid the
Canadians in New England who desire to
return to Canada Mr.. Shepard has opened
fifteen Offices In cities across the line. He
has opened an Office at Ottawa and an
nounces he will open offices in several Cam
adian cities, where information will be
furnished about work and wages IN the
states with a view to checking the craze
which prevails IN eastern Canada for emf
grafton thereto.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Tho fight at Chicago between Nelson
Morris. Swift & Go. and Armour & Co. and
the Union Stock yards over the new stock
yards established by the three firms Rrst
named has been taken into circuit court,
where the prOprietors OF the new yards
asked for bills to restrain the old company
from interfering with the delivery OF live
stock There is no way Of reaching the yards
except over the old company's track and
complainants assert that unless cattle can
be shipped over those tracks their business
will be irreparably injured. They seek to
compel the defendant company to do the
necessary hauling or permit other roads to
use the tracks therefor. An application Tor
an injunction will soon be made.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
Plenty Of Money for All Pensions,

Pension Commissioner Raum asserts that
he will not be compelled to use up the def
cheney appropriation that was made for his
bureau, but that he will have SO. .0OO. 900 to
cover back into the treasury on July 1. He
further says that according to the appro-
priation made for the next fiscal year there
will be no deficiency. This ought to check
some Of the pension deficiency stories that
n aNoat
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

THE ROCKET chute to guide the
rocket in its fight. All that is nec-
essary in case of shipwreck is to place
the box against the ships rail or any
stationary object, fasten the end of the
coiled line that protrudes from the
tube to heavy hawser on the vessel,
light the fuse, and the rocket speeds
on its way shoreward. The people on
shore gain the line and commence
hauling in the large rope, establishing
communication by either the breeches-
buoy or boats. The rocket will carry
the line 1850 feet in twelve seconds.
It is the intention of the Secretary Of
the Treasury to call the attention Of
all maritime nations to the desirability
If enforcing the carrying Of this ap-
5aratus upon their vessels. and there
is no doubt that its adoption would re-
rult in q decrease of loss of life by
shipwreck on coast.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

It has been decided from motives Of econ
omy that Italy will not take of8cial part in
the Chicago Exposition. TO which no Amerl-
can should take exception. as Italy took no
ofaciai part In the French exposition Of
1859. Tho government has Withdrawn the
offer OF governsaent aid to the proposed cell
ebrati0n Of Columbus 1T Genoa.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

THE report of the stranding OF the Trans
Atlantic steamer kinsalc. after sending up
rockets as signals Of distress, originated In
the celebration Of May day.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

The supplementary ballot has been held
In Geetscmunde, and returns from Atty -fvc
polling places give Bismarck 6,7ss and
Schmalfeldt. socialist, AIS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

The end of the twelfth week OF the strike
In the Scottdale. Pa, coke regions finds 100
men at work In the region, of whom l.400
are receiving the wages asked. II is UNDER
stood that other firms will concede the de-
n,ands
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
Peculiar Holocaust,

The kitchen Of the construction train used
In building new road not far from Chatta-
nooga, Tenn, caught Are In some unknown
manner and four colored men burned to
death The theory Is that the men wers
murdered and then burned
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
THAYER-ROlD.

The Supreme Court Gusts Ncbraska's Late
Executive.
The supreme court Of Nebraska. in the
contest case OF Thayer VS.. Boyd. have
handed down an opinion onsting the acting
governor and rcinstating John NJ. Thayer.
The custer is based upon the non-eligibility
of Boyd to hold Office. Gov. Thaycr was
re-instated to the executive Office without
friction. Judge Maxwell disschts from the
,f.,S.N.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
GOVERNMENT INSPECTION.
DIR. salmon Now In Chicago Arranging
for II Thence He Comes West.

for II Thence He Comes West.
DIR. salmon, chief OF the bureau OF animal
industry. has arrived at Chicago from
Washington for the purpose Of establishing
government inspector at various packing
houses IN accordance with the law passed
ny the last congress. This is the first move
in this direction. and Chicago will be the
first city where an inspector will be estab-
lishcd. Government inspection is provided
for the purpose OF foreign commerce. DIR.
salmon will go from Chicago to Omaha,
and will devote several months 20 the work
OF establishing inspectors at all large cities.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
t'ircliss the GLOBE.

The Canadian Pacific steamer Empress. II
India, has arrived at Victoria. h. e., having
completed the voyage around from Liver
pool. Tho passengers will proceed to New
York BY rail, and thence complete the cir
cult Of the world BY steiner TO England.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
Drowned In . NliIl Pond.

A party OF ten young folks at Pomeroy,
O., returning from u dance near Chester,
tried to cross mill pond In = boat 70 save
distance. BERTHE McKain, Miss Lutte Rid
enour. Charles, Frank and Smith McDela
were drowned. and the others were rescued
with much dificulty
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

The wedding Of George de Reuter-, second
son Of Baron de Reuter-. and Miss Maud
Potter, OF Philadelphia. the only daughter
Of the late John Potter. took place at II.
Georges church, Hanover square, London.
Many fashiouabfe people were present
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
ALucky Exch.nxe or Shota,

In Walnut Hills, Va, Jim jackson, alias
Chicken Eater" and Jim Crabtree, alias
'Rig Bulldog" two notorious outlaws be-
tween whom feud existed. met. Crabtrce
shot Jackson through the heart aud ball
from Jsckson's . revolver penetrated Crab
trees brain. Both men died Instantly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

A Rome correspondent of the London
Chronicle says 1t Is reported that Minister
Porter will shortly vacate the United States
legation here. leaving the secretary in
clan
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
Lightning from q l,loudless Sky.


At Emporia, Kan, Raymond P. Dwyer, "a
young farmer, was instantly killed by light
ming from It perfectly cloudless sky.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

rocket passes thrO
the air from the ship
to the shore. The
r rocket is sixteen
inches long an d
three and q half
inches in diameter.
To its rear end q
tube is attached five
feet long, contain
ing 2, $50 feet of line
one-eighth of an inch
in diameter. The
weight of the APP
arat us is forty
pounds. Each rock
ct is packed in q
box that serves as q
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
ELK POINT, UNION COUNTY, SOUTH

lative action In case OF absolute necessity
to prevent discredit to the governments
obligations. The present administration
has already retired $e36. .0Oo. 0o0 Of bonds.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
PORT OF GALVESTON.

People There Enthusiastie Over n a. y
shipping Point.
The tide OF wheat shipments to the sea-
board has turned and is flowing to Calves
ton. A train Of eighteen loaded cars of
wheat has arrived there from Sumner
county. Kan. every car being gaily deco
rated. II was sidetracked at convenient
points, and the citizens Of Galveston vis-
tied the train and held general celcbra-
tion over the event Of the arrival of the
first full trainload OF wheat to that port.
Other trains en- route are expected.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
The Belgian strike.

The number of Belgian miners on a strike
has reached G., 900.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
Ysnkton as . Divorce Ceatcr.

YanktOn still retains Its popularity as
a divorce center. There are seven cases
soon to be settled by the courts, all Of
the parties being wealthy people from
the east. Applications were filed re-
Gently by Osman w. Stanley, Of New
York. who desires to be relieved Of his
wife, Ida M. Stanley. Frederick FRANKIE,
Of Chicago, charges Amelia FRANKIE
with adultery and wants divorce.
The others are perfecting their resi-
dence.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
The Jury Disagreed.
sons OF vcter ans Enc.mpment.

The Sons Of Veterans OF this state
hold their annual encampment at Pierre,
beginning May 10 and continuing until
the 22d--four days. The encampmcnt
will be Of q strictly military character.
One hundred and fifty members will be
In attendance. besides the usual quota
Of visitors from different parts Of the
state. A big camp fire will be given, to
which the p, bile Is invited. The $50
delegates from all parts Of the state are
to be provided with free entertainment
by the post OF the city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

New York iron manufacturers, II is said.
have combined to make : hght against An.
drew Carnegie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11

LOST CHILD FoUND.-A number of A.
exandrisns boarded the steamer Charles
Macallster when che stopped here yeSter-
day evening on an excursion trip down the
river. among them Mr.. O. F. Bsggett and
, family. Upon the steamers return Mr..
Baggett undertook to gather his family for
the purpose of disembarking, but was con-
sderably alarmed to find that his youngest
son was missing: Failing to ascertain his
whereabouts, the anxious parent, with many
an alarming thought ooursing through his
mind. remained on the boat after putting
the other members of his family sshors and
went on to Washington In hopes OF being
able to fud the child Ia the dense crowd
which filed the steamer. Uoon reaching
Washington Mr.. Baggett's efforts to trace
tbs boy proved futile, and after despairlog
OF finding him on the boat or wharf, he,
more anxious and alarmed than ever, went
to The B & P. Z. B. depot, where he was
overjoyed to fad the youugster unconcern-
eddy awaiting the gatekeeper's call Of the
Alexandria train. The little fellow upon
becoming separated from his father failed
to leave the boat at the wharf here and up
GA arriving In Washington was among the
frat to get ashore, when be was taken In
charge by gentleman who took him to the
depot snd gave him ticket with which to
return home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11
A.B.C. AlteTatiVe PurifeSthe Blood
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW York. July 11,-Tho stock market still
displayed firm tore this morning, and first prices
were from IL to % per cent. higher than last
iug's final figures, but while the frmness contin-
ued the further changes during the hour were en-
tirely insignificant. Later q steady though slow
improvement took place among the leading shares.
The trading failed to develop single feature of
interest during the hour and at IL o'clock the
market WAS intensely dull but firm to strong at
the best prices.
BALTIMORE, July 11.-yirginis consols :; do
1O.A0e =; do IS Cd bid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

A marriage license was Issued In Wash
ington yesterday to Washington Campbell
and Emma Randolph, both of Oulpeper.
By dlsarraneement OF some Of the ma
ohinery at the Electric Light Works last
night, the lamps of one section we're ex-
tisguished for several hours.
The Corporation Court will begin tie July
term on Monday next. This will be a
grand Jury term and numbers OF Witnesses
have been summoned to appear before the
jury.
Yesterday was the last day on which the ten
por cent. discount WAS allowed on city taxes. The
collectors were kept busy all day, and report that
tho usual number OF persons saved the discount
Samuel Kent, weli-known co.ored huckster of
this city, was stricken with paralysis at the C r.
ner Of Princess and Columbus streets to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11

BURIAL PERMITS City Auaitor Price for
the AK .mouths ending Juue 80, Issued 230
hurial pesuite. Oithls aumbsi IS were for
persons who died outside of Aiexandria, their
remains being brought here Tor iatermeut,
making s total OF 172 in the city. OF tho
whole nun Der giveu 65 we're under oce year
and 64 were over 60 years OF age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11
.1OTIOE TO CITY TAX PAYERS.
Collie tors Office, July ]

Collie tors Office, July 1, 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the tax bills for
1891 are now in the hands of the Collectors. The
sttention of all parties interestedis respectfully
called to the following extract from the revenue
Upon all bills psid in full by the 10th day of
July 1891, the Collectors of Taxes shall allow
discount of ten per cent, and on all bills paid by
the 10th day of September, 1891 they shall allow
discount of five per cont, and on all bills not
paid on the LIST day of December, 1891 there shall
he assessed and collected q penalty of five per
cent. upon the amount of said bills, and on all
bills remaining unpaid on the LIST day of June,
1892, damages at the rate of six per centum per
annum shall be paid.
c flee: Room No. 9, Cameron street side Mar.
ket Building. I. +. GOLDMAN,
Collector Northern District
A. F. cox,
iy1 TOE Collecto. Southern District
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11

THE MARKET to- day Yves we'll supplied
with everything in season, In fact, nearly
every summer vegetable and fruit being Of
fered for SALE Corn and tomatoes raised In
this Vicinity are becoming plentiful and
prices generally are becoming more reasons
BILE. There was an abundant supply OF
blackberr ard whortleberriea, while ear.
ly apples we're almost drug In the market.
Peaches are also becoming plentiful and
watermelous, grown farther south, however.
were at several OF the stalls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11

& reduction OF 10 per cent on cur stock Of
baby carriages. Stock must De reduced to
make room for large stock of refrigerators.
Ask to see the celebrated Baldwin and
Hsinz & Muns0hauer dry air refrigerators
The Baldwin was awarded the first prizs al
the New Orleans exposition. Write or send
for catalogue. Furniture, &c.
II. RUBEN g. Sons, COL King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11

To START Up.-As heretofore stated,
work at the Alexandria Brick Works, which
we're destroyed by FIRE few months since,
but which have recently been rebuilt, will
soon be resumed. Yesterday the machinery
was tried and found 10 be in excellent con-
dition. Work at the ysads, 1t Is said, will
be resumed In few dave
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11
A Safe Investment

Is one which is guaranteed to bring you satisfac-
tory results or in case of failure return of pur-
chase price. On this safe plan you can buy from
our advertised druggist bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. 1t is guaranteed to
bring relief in every case when used for any at
lection of tho throat lungs chest, such as con-
sumption, Inflammation OF the lungs, bronchitis,
asthma whooping cough Group, ETC., etc. 1t is
pleasant and agreeable to the TASTE perfectly safe
and can always be depended upon.
Trial bottles free at E. S. Leadbostor 3 Bros
drug store
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11

GooD Crops Mr.. Hungerford. who lives
on the opposite SIDE Of the river, was In the
city to-day. he says his peaches-snd ne
has a sfeeyorotard- rapidly ripeninR
and that he Ia shipping $50 boxes day.
he also says his watermelon patch is flour
i.hing With promise of large yield. Mr.
John Swift, neighbor Of Mr.. Hungerford,
says all kinds OF vegetables aud fruits 10
his section OF Prince Georges county are
fouti hing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11

Won JACK PoT AND D1ED.-Juat as the
words 'You are under arrest" fell from the lips
OF big Detective Wellbasky as several officers broke
into Bull" Quinn's poker room, in Chicago, on
Thursday night, Thomas Rosche, one Of the play
ers, suddenly threw up his hand, gave few fec
Bile gasps and fell back on his chair. Roache was
in the act of rsking in pot on hand consisting
of three jacks and pair Of aces. He was vic
tim Of heart disease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11

WHEAT.-T receipts OF wheat are In
creaspg daily and the quality Of the offer
ings is good The crop In all this section is
the largest for several years and as MAORI
ty of the farmers have been rather impecu-
nious for some time psst by reason OF con-
slant failures OF crops, they are rushing their
wheat to market and are realizing fair
prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11

Fits, spasm5, st. Vitus dance, hysteria
headache, neuralgia and nervous prostratior
cured by DR.. Miles Nervine. Free sample;
at druggists. by mail 10c MILES MED. Co.
Ekhart, Ind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11

PROPERTY sALE.-Messrs. O'Neal and
Lunt, auctioneers, sold to-day for Msssrs. J..
D. II Lunt. F. E. Corbett and NIB Harlow,
trustees OF Mechanics Building Association
No. 2, house and lot on Fsyette street.
near Prince, formerly the property OF A. j..
Nicholson, decd. to E. ]. Evans for $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11

GOOD COOKING Is one Of tie chief bless
ngs OF every home. To always lnsure coed
cusisrds, puddings, sauces, etc, use Gail
Borden Eagle" Brand CONDENSED Milk.
Directions on the Iabsl. Sold By your grc-
Ger and druggist.