Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-06-19
FOREIGN JOTTlNOS.

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tion stating that an agreement for
modns vivcndi between the governments
of the United States and Great Britain
in relation to the fur seal fisheries of the
Behring sea was concluded on the 18th
day Of June, the agreement to last until
May. The governments Of both coun-
tries will prohibit until that time seal
killing in that part of Behring sea lying
east of the line and demarcation de-
scribed in the treaty OF 1867 between the
United States and Russia and
on the shores and islands thereof
in excess Of $500 to be taken
on the islands for the subsistence and
care of the natives. The arrangements
indicated in the proclamation were car
ried to completion with degree of
speed without precedent in the history
of the state department. The navy de-
partment will be advised OF tho progress
and necessities of the case, and orders
are now in preparation for the immedi-
ate dispatch Of two naval vessels from
San Francisco to Alaska, where they
will assist the three revenue cutters in
the task of driving off the poachers.
The agreement authorizes the vessels of
either country to seize any offenders,
which, however, are to be turned over
to their respective authorities for trial.
A HORRIBLE accident occurred on the
Mocnchen, Steines & Bale railway in
Switzerland through the collapse of a
bridge beneath u heavily loaded cxcur-
sion train. The train was crowded with
people on the way to attend musical
fete. Sixty persons were killed out
right, while hundreds were injured.
Two engines and the first car plunged
into the river and all the passengers in
the car were drowned. Two cars re-
manned suspended from the bridge. All
the trainmen were killed. Tho bridge
was an iron skeleton structure, which
was considered well built and substan-
tial. The only apparent reason for the
collapse of the bridge is that the train
lcft the rails and threw its entire weight
on one side Of the bridge.
THE Prince OF Wales, It Is reported,
was at first disposed to treat lightly the
results OF the baccarat scandal, but the
storm of criticism has become so loud
and intense that he has now walked to
the grave consequences likely to follow
Emperor William OF Germany is said to
have written to Queen Victoria sharp
censure Of the princes conduct, which
the queen has turned over to the prince,
adding to his discomfort. 1t is reported
the prince is seriously considering the
necessity OF making public apology,
and it is not unlikely he will be com.
PEELED by public opinion to sign paper
agreeing to quit card playing in the
future.
THERE is another hope for the unfort-
innate people who suffer from cancer II
the discovery which Prof. Rosander. Of
Stockholm, claims he has made is found
on investigation to be based on fact.
According to this statement he has
cured four cases of this disease by the
incubation Of the patients with some
lymph Of his own invention His ex-
pcriments were varied in SO far as tho
place in which the fluid was injected
was concerned, for two of the patients
were inoculated In the breast and two
In the face.
AFTER the verdict Of the baccarat
trial several newsboys i'm London were
arrested in the streets for calling out
the news in q way disrespectful to
royalty. Thus, one man at Charing
Cross was mobbed for bawling: '.The
royal card sharpers! Full account of
tho trial"
SIR WILLIAM GORDON CUMMING and
his bride received royal welcome upon
their arrival at Forres, Scotland, near
which place the baronet's estate is To-
Gated. The Inhabitants gathered for
miles around In order to show their
sympathy with Sir William.
J. J. c. ABBOTT has been called upon
to form ministry in Canada and has
undertaken the task. This is said to
have been in conformity with the ex-
pressed desire of the late premier.
Abbott has been thirty-fye years in
public life and Is II years old
A FREIGHT train on the Union Pacific
at Havensville, Kan, was thrown from
the. track by broken rail. Fireman G
w. Purcell was thrown upon the dome
Of the engine and was literally cooked to
death.
The men employed in all the London
omnibus yards resolved to accept the
employers offer of twelve hours day
and slight increase in wages. The
omnibus traffic will be resumed
A WATER spont burst near San Luis
Paz, Mexico, dcvasting the country for
three miles. 1t il not known how many
lives were lost. Hundreds of people are
homeless and in a destitute condition
The natives OF Maionsa have massa
cred. roasted and devourcJ u French
expedition from Leango under Nj.
Crampel.