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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-21
stolen by Canadians.

As result Of the investigating expedi-
tion along the Big and Little Fork rivers in
Michigan, sent out by the government to
look into the charge that government 1um-
Der had been stolen, it has been decided by
the interior department to establish a per-
nanent government post on the Rainy river
just south of the international boundary.
Fully 1000, 900 feet of lumber is reported
to have been stolen by the Canadians from
American forests In the last three years.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-21
THE SOUTHERN SUMMARY.
A MOST remark able balloon ascensit

A MOST remarkable balloon ascension
was made at summer resort fifteen
miles below Wilmington, N. C. Char
lie Williams, q negro helper to the aero
naut, became entangled in the guy
ropes Of the balloon just as it was ready
Tor the ascension. While struggling to
release himself the balloon suddenly
shot upward, leaving the professional
the terrified negro to height OF 5000
feet. The balloon fell . mile away and
it was supposed that Williams had been
ground he succeeded In disentangling
himself from the ropes, jumped away,
and escaped unhurt.
THE Texas state Farmers Alliance,
which has been in session for nearly .
week, finally adjourned. Aside from
adopting the Ocala platform and re-
affirming the sub-treasury scheme, 1t
took no other decisive steps in political
way. But in running through the dele
gates It Is useless to deny that the ten
dency Of the alliance IL to drift away
from the republican and democratic
parties.
Mlss JOSIE BENT, : mflliner and
highly respectable young lady Of Bards-
town, KY, shot and fatally injured Will
liam Hamilton, . negro. Hamilton had
been following Miss Bent for several
mornings while ON her way to her place
OF employment, and one morning made
IN indecent proposal to her.
THE Texas state alliance. after An
exciting contest, has ratified the Ocala
platform. Evan Jones WAS elected
president. The anti-sub-treasury dele
gates were barred from the aoor and
called . meeting Of their own. Nearly
Oil the delegstes were for the third
party.
Two distinct shocks Of sartsqdaks,
ons Of which waS vsry sevare. were fslt
81 81 Louis. a abort time before thsre
had been . violent thunder and light
nine stbrn without rain. Houses n
some parts Of the city wsre rocked "
The most severe Of the 1hocka
TnE night express train froa AAcoa
. Atlanta. Ga, was AeA NJ at Collln1
sSAtion " three nAsks4 menl - -
axpenes safe robbed ~ ~, ,0o0 "
sxpsuae eeonpan1 a. 1etate ~ enaIN og1pl
- tehen M - reoAoge
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-21
At Least Ninety Lost.

As the ruins of the collapsed New York
City business house were cleared away
bodies Of the dead were constantly reveal
ed. The total loss of life will DO at least
ninety. 1t is stated that the catastrophe
was thought to have been caused by an ex-
plosion of naptha or some other explosive
material.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-21
Massacred hv AIask.n Natives.

A catastrophe is reported by the treasury
department. from the Arctic regions. 1t is
said that the crews OF two small steam
whalers wintering near the mouth of the
Mackenzie, about Eve hundred miles east of
Point Barrow, have been massacred by the
natives of that region
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-21

from these returns It Will be seen that
the assessed value OF all property has
increased from s16.902, ,993,543 in 1850 to
$24, ,24o, $50, ,s04 in tsae, an increase during
the decade of s7,3ls, 500. .26l, an amount
equivalent to the true value of all property
as returned by the United States census in
1850 (S7,135, 7S0, ,227). Should it be found
upon the completion OF the inquiry in rela-
tion to the true value OF all property in the
United States that the same relation exists
In 1900 between assessed valuation and true
valuation as existed In 1880, the absolute
wealth OF the United States, according to
the eleventh census, may be estimated at
s62 $40. 100000, or nearly $1,000 per capita,
as against $5l4 per capita In 1860, $3.50 per
capita in 1870. and $50 ncr capita in 1850.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-21
DelCfiptlYe.

While the country people Of New
England have no such marked dialect
los prevails in some other parts of the
United States, it il fact that they use
many words and phrases which to
strangers are often quite incomprehensi-
BILE.
A girl who spent summer on farm
In Northern Vermont says that il her
language was half q confusing to the
people Of that region ~ good deal OF
theirs WAS to her, she wonders they
didn't ask her to supply them with .
key
One day she asked the farmer how
long it would take her to get to the
nearest village
~Le's see," said the man. slowly,
|sthey amt much choice tween Porter
Vile an SKINNY Corner, bnt I calc'late
The Corner may be grain nearer: How
vas You plannin' TO git there; by hand ?"
SPY what3' asked the astonished
lgirl
the farmer. Don't 70 know what that
meansi Waal, seein' you're from city
way, Is'pose I'd oughter've said, Was
you intendin' to foot il? But We allus
Nv sby hand' here, fer it seems more
Iraasonable. somewaysr
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-21
viii Gail m Election.

Gov. MELETTE is reported to have
said in an interview at Huron that he
expected to issue a proclamation calling
q special election to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Congressman
Gamble. The date will conform with
that for the November election.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-21

The Virginia and Arkansas state
farmers alliances have endorsed the
Ocala platform and the sab-treasury
scheme.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-21

Terrible nsssBts o. ths nursseoao s1ae
Visited MaPtinlQaa.
Tho hurricane that swept over Mar
Unique Of the West India lsiandA ceHa0d
greater damage than at first suppOee4
So Ear rs can be- learned there voro
over sixty deaths 40 the result Of The
hurricanes visitation, but Il will -
some time before the full extent 0f the
disaster 10 known. At Fort dc France
alono there were twelve lives lost ard
at boJh Fort do France and Et Pierre,
to say nothing Of the country dietricts.
there have been large numbers u peoplss
injured.
Five persons are known 70 hsve beens
killed In st Pierre, but it d feared that
this does not represent the entire loss of
life In the capital.
Communicstion with The dI.orout
ports Of the island was never IN ea1y
matter, and Il 10 excessively difficult ~
get detailed news ct present
AZ tho reports from the various teors
ti0ns reach 81 Pierre II becomes eys1en4s
that the extent Of the devAetation ~
not been much exAggeretod DostEun-
tion Of property and loss Of life AresSos
ported from I'll psrts Of the coAst
The latest report rscaived here frOin
Lamentin shows that thSrs sre ten 49,
in that place alona 10 addition - layRe
number Of injured
At Francois there were sixteen peofa1
killed and large numbers Injured And ~
Riviere Pilote thers were tWO n nofe
deaths, and 90 on from all parfe ~ ~
island comes the tale Of Woe anA AesoaAr
tion. L. Trinite sends n th1 liet III Ita
dead q ton and .numbefa of more ~ lese
NRVaa-I -.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-21
Dakola FIGURING Mills!
MEN DEAL NEW FIRM

These Mills having BEEN thorpxh-
y repaifed during the recent shut
down, now start up Wlth improved
lAcihti1e With 4 nea arm and ! nek
and kIllad miller. NJ = ~ pfspss-
90 te % merchant and exchange
work and guarantee results. We
desire to purchase corn and oats
and will pay the highest market
Prioe, and we intend to make a good
market for these products, our facili.
ties for handling corn making it an
ebjeot to sell to US. We want i'm.
mediatsly, large quantity of corn
and oats. Call and see us and bring
your grists for -four.
6HEAFE & BoYNToN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-21
SUMMARIZED HAPPENINGS
A Brief Compendium Of the
Busy Worlds Events.
THE AVERAGE WEALTH.
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS PER
CAPITA IN THIS COUNTRY.

A Census BulletiH Gives tho AbsolGts
Wealth of the United states at o02,-
6lO.OOO,OO0, Figuring ON tho Same
Basic Of Assessed and True Valuation
- In 1880.
The census otsace has issued bulletin on
the vslue of real and personal property as
actually assessed by the officials OF the
various states. For the three decades end
Ing 1890 the estimated true value Of all
property and the value Of real estate and
personal property as assessed. Including the
assessed valuation a. returned in 1890, was
as follows:
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-21
THE GREAT NORTHWEST
THE LATEST NEWS OF GENERAL
INTEREST.

9nan Items Of Crime and Casualty In
Saush Dakota - Improvement Notes
TAfoughout the Commonwealth
raens Events or More Than Usual Inn
poftance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-18
SIX PER CENT. THE LEGAL RATE.
That l. What the Alliance Dsmands-The
Petersburg Railway Chartered.
rsreciGl te,egrnm 70 the Dispatchl


RuuiH, " c.. January 17.--In the Legis-
isGre to-day bill was introduced fixing
Cp,r cent. as the legal rate of interest.
Sir alliance is evidently back OF this move.
mert for a reduction of interest, the legal
f,ta being over per cent. Members said
o. The floor to-day that they were not will
g. tia, the rate should exceed . per cent.
RECHARTERED.
The hill 10 recharter the Petersburg rail
v4vaud ~ extend its charter became law
today All its property IS under the new
charter made subject 10 taxation. Its
former charter was issued in 1880.
bail was introduced to incorporate the
GEORGETOWN and Charlotte railway. This
T. -econd neutrality-suspicious. bill In
;-Hir.,i during the session.
VILLAIN r. Dortch was to-day commits
Stoned captain of company ID, First regi-
rent Of Goldsboro'.
The North Carolina Phosphate Company
Ia, rs mandatory of fertilizers here.
The phosphate is dug at Castle Hayne, in
Tender county.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
(. News was received to-day Of the destruc-
ton by FIRE Of the works at the latter
pace. A three-stOry mill, two drying
buildings. a warehouse, store-room. and
shed. together with the machinery. were
burned. The loss is - ,OOO-half insured.
L. j.. Hogg and G. Nj. Hawkins. of
Raleigh. and /. NJ. Dortch. of Goldsboro',
own the property. This company is the
o-y one that manufactures North Caro-
Una phosphate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-18
SILVER POOL INVESTIGATION.
Examination of Newspaper Correspond
ents with Unimportant Results.
I3y telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l

WASHINGTON, January 1.-THE House
Silver Pool Investigation Committee began
IT'S inquiry this morning. W. b. Stevens,
the principal Washington correspondent
of the St. Louis Globe Democrat. which
paper first printed the charge of the con-
cressIonal silver pool, was called 70. the
stand as the FIRST witness. The article IN
the Globe Democrat was shown Stevens. lie
identified il as having been prepared by
himself from statements made TO him by
Others. Witness had an interview with j.
A. Owenby, in which the statements given
were made. He could not locate Owenby
exaetly. but he was managing the Silver
Reef Mine in Utah, and could, witness
thought, be reached without difficulty.
Witness had never heard any senator OF
member of the House say anything con-
corning his owl connection with the silver
sneculation. Stevens said the Ovenby in-
terview was not submitted to Ovenby after
being written. Ovenby mentioned. some
names which witness lett out IN writing.
NOTHING.
His personal knowledge as TO the con-
duct of Senators and Representatives went
only to the extent of the interview. CUES
toned as to his knowledge of the connec-
ton of people other than Senator'S or Rep
resentatives with the speculation witness
mentioned Joseph X. Hickey, of Fulton;
Mo-, who had told the witness he had
speculated successfully in silver. Witness
could not say whether or not hickey
stated he bought the silver in connection
with Others or as private speculation.
Did not believe Hickey said anything
about having furthered legislation.
Mr.. Rowell: Do you know of your own
knowledge whether Hickey was what Is
ordinarily called lobbyists
Stevens. He seems 10 have O great deal
Of business about the Capitol. i do not
know exactly what il is. He is banker.
The names Of David 7. Iittler and ex-
Treasurer Tanner, of Illinois, were brought
ont "a having on hearsay testimony some
connection with the silver speculation.
SENATOR sTEwART.
witness said he had had the converse
ton with Senator Stewart, which, In wit
ness's opinion, was conhrmatory OF some
az the statements that had been made 70
him. Senator Stewart said he was not
personally connected with the silver specu-
iation. and witness added: But 1 IN
devssood him 10 have personal knowledge
az other people being connected with IL.
Stevens said he had talked with good
many people about the matter, but what
was fcld him was rather from hearsay than
personal knowledge.
nsnding silver legislation there were any
sganfs az New York bankers, brokers, or
silvar dealers in Washingtong
Answer, Only By report and by what
o~snhy aaid. which was that they. were IN
the habit OF coming over here sna nsvlna
conferences q the bhorensn sno onsm'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-18

raeter than those received yesterday. The
rebels who bad assembled In the province
Of Entree RioB, IL appears. have hear dis.
armed by force Of national troons SAINT
against them. A new Governor hae been
appointed. to control the affairs Of Fntree
Rios. and he already acting enereetlcaIly
and efficiently, and the alarm caused by
the revolutionary outbreak is rapidly sub
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-18
"HgNRY BROCK, OF BALTIMORE"
He Is Found Dead I'm Bed at Fredericks
burg-Heart-Disea the Cause.
rc,ontat ,a,aora,n N tha nianatch.1

Especial telegram to the Dispstch.l
FREDEBICKsBURa, Va, January H." He's
dead :" Such was the startling announce.
ment made by servant in the house OF
MIR. Frederick II. Brulle this morning on
returning from the room of gentleman
VINO had arrived on Thursday, ard who,
not appearing at the breakfast-table, sne
was sent to awake. The person referred
to arrived here Thursday, was neatly dress
ed. and looked to be about seventy years
of age.
HE WISHED TO LOCATE.
He gave his name as Henry Brock. OF
Baltimore. Having secured room at Mr.:
Rrulle's he informed him that he wanted
to locate here, and asked what residences
there were for sale. He was given the de-
sired information and Immediately visited
the places. One of them greatly pleased
him, and he made On engagement with the
owner for Monday, when he would give
him decided answer. On yesterday he
spent the day in looking around the city,
and last night after partaking of hearty
supper retired TO his room. This was the
last seen of him alive.
DIED OF HEART-D1sEAsE.
When Brulle made the discovery that
he was dead the authorities were notified
and an examination held. The jury rem.
dered a verdict that the deceased dleu
from heart-disease, such being the opin.
ion of the medical examiner. In his
clothes were found q number of receipts
for rent from J. w. Dorsey for house No:
Is south Eutsw street, Baltimore. All OF
the receipts were signed Henry Brock. He
also had 1922 in money. His remains were
turned over to an undertaken, and will be
placed in vault until friends or relatives
can be heard from, if such can be found
All attempts so far have proved fruitless.
AHG CELEBRATION.
Extensive preparations are being made
here for the celebration of General Lees
birthday on the 10th instant. The parade
will probably be the largest witnessed here
for years. DR.. Thomas Nelson Page. OF
Richmond. will be the orator for the occa;
sion. Other distinguished gentlemen Will
also be present and the day generally OBJ
served as holiday.
The City Council last night after q long
session decided TO make the new bridge
absOlutplv free for six months
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-18

There are now 1885 sub-alliances in the
State of Virginia.
In the Hastings Court to-day there were
several qualifications on estates. and some
other business on the civil docket disposed
of.
The grand jury will meet AGAR, on Tues
day for the consideration OF indictments
10 be sent in by the Commonwealth At
torney.
The County Court of Dinwiddie meets on
Monday and the Circuit Court Of Greenes-
willie on Tuesday. ROBIN ADAIR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-18
THE OVERLY MURDER
IRVING, THE AccoMPLlcE. TO BE
TRIED NEXT WEDNESDAY.
The Alliance Exchange to Open In March
Details for the Lee Celebration Com
plete-I Intern Al Reve aue Collects, m
PKrEssBuRa, VA, January II, 1891
rcorrn,pondence Of ths Rlchmond pI.ps.ch.l


PErTnsBuRu, VA, January II, 1891.
John Irving. the negro who is confined
In the Jail of this city on the charge Of be-
ing an aecomplice of John Phillips in the
brutal murder of Captain OVERLY, in Neck
lenburg county, will be taken out to Boyd
ton on Wednesday next under escort OF
the Petersburg Grays 10 stand his trial.
Phillips was executed last fall, beng taken
to the place of hanging by the Grays.
Irving was one Of the principal witnesses
against Phillips. who declared his testi-
mony to have been false.
TIE DISTRICT EXCHANGE.
At the recent meeting of the stockhold-
ers Of the Petersburg District Exchange,
which was also the annual meeting, the
exchange was re0rgsnized, with the fol-
loving officers: j. w. Latbrop. OF Dinwid-
die. president; DR.. T.. G. Powell. Of Din:
wddie, vIce-president; G. II. Marks, OF
Prince George, secretary; j. G. Smith, OF
Dinwiddie. treasurer. The old Board Of
Directors were reelected, and the action OF
the old board was approved. II is under
stood that the exchange will not com
mence business in this city until March, by
which time il is expected the full stock
will have been paid in and the enterprise
placed on firm footing.
THE LEE CELEBRATION.
All details have been completed for Mon
DAYS celebration in honor Of General Lee.
The day will truly be holiday here and
will be made memorable by the interesting
ceremonies. All business will be closed
promptly at noon. the hOur at which the
exercises are TO commence, ana many
buildings will be decorated. Though
Ill Loo OF fhic writing hnpn
heard from Senator Daniel, it is feared that
he may be detained in Washington IN fight
ing the force bill. Congressman Breckln-
ridge, of Kentucky, will, however, be on
hand to deliver the Grafton.
SENATOR DANIEL CAN'T COME.
Since writing the above the following
letter was received this afternoon from
Senator Daniel;
USirsD STATES SENATE CHAMBER,l
January l6, 1891.
Nv Dear Sir,-I feared when conditionally
accepted the kind invitation extended me 70
speak 10 Petersburg next Monday mat CRISIS
here might prevent. BY tie vote, tho Vice.
President deciding, the force bill has come up
again. II locke a. IL we are in for = long term,
ana Of course It will be impossible for me to
leave here.
Very truly yours. JOHN W. DANIEL
Great regret is felt at Mr.. Daniels ab-
sence, but, rs much as our people would
like to hear him, they would prefer his re-
naming in Washington to fight the force
bill.
INTERNAL REVENUE COLLECTIONS.
The following is statement of the inter
nal revenue collections in this district for
the week ending to-day:
CiosTs and ciearettes. 1891 60
ETandv ,... % 40
snerini taxea 81 Is
Tists 16 43
TotaI................... s3o,t74 %
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-18

hair an fell odt. until ] was
entirely bald-headed; II then
broke out on my arms ana
shoulders. until my arms were
just one sore. II covered my
entire body: my face, head
and shoulders being the worsL
The white scabs fell constantly
from my head, shoulders, ana
arms; the skin would thieken
and DO red and very itchy,
aud would crack and bleed
II scratched. After spending
many hundreds OF dollars l
was pronounced incurable. l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-18

heard Of the CUTiCURA REMEDIES, ana ete.
using two bottles CUrICURA REs0LVshT couIu
see a chan, o; and after ! had taken four bottles
was almost cured aud when ! h.d used slA
bottles OF CUTICURA REs0LyEsT. one oox OF CUIi-
CURA, and one cake OF CUTIcusA SOAR We,
cured OF the dreadful disease from when neu
suffered for I'VE years. / cannot express WIN
pen what suffered before using the kBskDlks-
They saved my life, and feel IL my duty 70 re-
commend them. My hair IS restored as good as
ever, and so IL my eyeslght
MSS ROSA KELLY, Rockwell City, Iowa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-18
MONSTER TRADES PROCESSION.
thirty thousand Men Demonstrate Their
sympathy with the Railroad Strikers.

NWpathy with the Railroad strikers.
Joy Aaglo American cable 10 the Dispatch.l
LnNHuEGH, January IA monster pro-
''5u 81 trades unionists, estimated 10
nave teen composed Of about $4,000 men,
marched through the streets of this city to-
C-'' lho display was demonstration in
pApa'hy with the railroad employees who
ere ont on a strike. The procession is
t'.i 70 have been conducted in the most
.'tfy manner and was enthusiastically
-''ic1 hy tens Of thousands of people
Nl' lined the streets along the line of
airh. The different trade divisions were
..siel by brass bands, bag-pipes. or fife
mum corps. while banners bear
!, such notices as mo Surrender"
J. iS1t Tor Your Rights" Fair Pay for
aI DAYS Work" were carried. There
Ems 20 he no prospect today of an early
a., -lnalign Of Scotland's greet railroad
a. i,e'' This IS the end Of the fourth week
''A GLASSWARE Trust SURE THING.
ST. iIIIsIs,usGH, January 1.-THE United
49, Slass Company, otherwise known in
s- Sr@9e asthe Glass Table Ware Trust, has
,rt'.ea lor a charter in this State. The
i44es Of the applicants ere all well-known
f'..ug uint-glass manufacturers, and the
'snt application indicates the long.de-
80. ,ol trust to be sure thing. There are
a. "a, t"eiYe leading firms in the combine,
V'Aeis VIII probably soon DO ia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-18
THE LANDLORDS WIN.
Tho Startling News from the Fight In New
Tipperary.

[By Anglo-American cable 70 the Dispstch.1
DUBLIN, January 1.-THE news from
New Tipperary Is far from encouraging.
Those who entered into the fight there
against the abuses of landiordism may be
said TO have surrendered after being I'M
mercifully beaten by the enemy. The COM
pleteness OF the victory gained by land
iordism may be judged from the fact that
all the stores in New Tpperafy and all the
stalls in the former business thoroughfare
known as O'Brien's Arcade. with the excep-
ton Of three. are either permanently closed
or in the hands of the bailids, the latter
having seized them for debt.