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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24
Little kitty's Letter /. Mamma.

There Is q prominent railroad official
in New York whose wife went out OF
town for o few days last week. On the
second evening Of her absence he was &C
daughter, who had an unsealed letter in
her hand. "Will you mail this letter to
mamma as you go out?' she said. II
left 1t open so you could see II it was
written we'll" 1t was written well, he
found. 1t fact, 1t was written too well.
1t ran thus:
DEAR MAMMA: When are you coming
home? l miss you 90 much, and / know
papa does too. for last night he didn't
come home to dinner, and tonight he Is GO
ing out to sit up with . sick friend.
Little Kitty's artless mlssive was de-
layed ono post while papa wrote q letter
of explanation as advance guard.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24
A Trick That Didn,s WORK.

''It's mighty hard work getting any
free advertising out Of you newspaper
people, nowadays" sighed the advance
agent of a mammoth allied circus as he
passed a stack of coin over the business
office counter the other morning.
''Space is space" replied the a6able
cashier, as he made out the receipt.
II don't know why it is" continued
the A. A., retrospectively, ''but some
how editors don't seem to bite as they
used to. Same on the eastern coast, too
I noticed it particularly on q little snap
l worked way down In Galveston last
fall"
"How was that?"
"Wcll, you sec. I was on nv way to
that city by steamer o week in advance
of our show, when I struck o great
scheme. bought two dozen empty POP
bottles and as many steaks from the
steward. Then l got q lot OF arsenic
from the medical stores and rubbed II
into the steaks. ! put some of our bills
IN the bottles, tied Q steak around each
the harbor. My calculation was that tht
sharks would swallow tho meat, be poisr
Oned, float ashore; would be cut open
GuC uIllS lOuIu 6Iu VIlc mug W
written up by the reporters In grea1
shape"
"How did 1t w0rk?"
Like q charm-my part OF 1t, ! mean
Nine sharks altogether stood in with tht
show, but every time n came ashore
| got . note from every editor In the place
proposing to write the thing up, with
snap camera cut Of the shark, at thu
regular rates!"
"Pretty mean, that"
"Mean-thOse fellows could give Shy
lock cards and spades. The only pape
that referred to it at all was one W. CAV
sixty-four passes to. The day we LEI
town 1t remarked that our show wa
enough to kill q blind nigger-let alon
sharks"
And the colossal aggregator sighe'
deeply and drifted out.-San Ffuncisc
| Examiner.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24
vain Regrets.

my poor man." inquired the kind
hearted gentleman who was visiting the
prison, lido you mind telling me what
brought you here?"
s.No, sir" answered the short-haired
man in cell No. 676, sit was whisky"
II thought So"
EYES, said the prisoner with . heavy
sigh, s'If / hadn't been drunk you bet yer
life they never'd a-ketched me-"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24
WHAT "pEMvcRATs. FORGET.


A Obtscs Less,n h naaaos,twith xtsurs
thas apeak f6r 1hsaassives.
what's the matter7 Why this CHATTER,
this blestin'. snifln' chatter
: BOnt the surplus, Jercmieff
seems to me some peoples higher
Telltn' | - than truth ~rcveAlin';
Got their fingers pinched. and squeallns,
1ebbe, Jerry. thHt.A the matter.
Caustn' Ill this bleat and chatter.
He's Our party bcen a-takin'
Money from she auv'ment, maxim
No accOuntin' fur II. snoakin'
on with bags Of gold and wreakin'
Ruin on the Yankee nation.
Through our Bcn's administration
Tell mo, and don't keep me waitin'.
We'll. m tell you. Uncle Peyton;
Demycrats Ii curious creeters-
Almost tell 'om by their feeters;
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24

A Teesville MOI woman wa sitting
in q wagon watching her son cut down .
tree. The tree fell toward the wagon
and the boy called to his mother to get
out Of the way. She seemed unable to
move. The tree crashed just behind the
wagon without touching Mrs. Troll
niger, but she fell over dead.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24

TOLEDO, O., jan. 10, 1851.
Messrs, r. J. Cheney + CoA-dentlemsn-l
have bcen In tho general practice OF medicine
for most forty years, and would say that III all
my practice and experience have never seen .
preparation that l could prescribe with . much
coincidence OF success ~ / can Halle Cetarrn
Cure, Manufactured by you. Have prescribed
it . great many times and its effect is wonder.
full. and would say In conclusion that l have
vet to find . case Of CatArrh that 1t would not
cure. II they would take it according. to dfreo-
L. L. GORSUCH, n. D.,
Once. 2l5 Summit st.
We will give Alo0 for any case OF CAtsrrh thas
cannot be cured with Halls Catarrh Cure.
Taken internally.
FL. CHENEY 4 Co. Props, Toledo. O.
H-Sold by Drug sists. 75c.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24

SruDENT-aWe want badges for our
graduating class. We nave adopted ~
: design . graduate surveying the uni
verse;" Jeweler-"Ab0ut how large
would you like the figure?" Student
II think the graduate should cover
about three-fourths Of the badge and the
universe the remainder"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24

ALI who use Dobbins' Electric Soap
praise It as the hest, cheapest and most
economical family soap made; but IL you
will try it once it will tell q still stronger
tale Of it, merits ttsey.-PkGse try u.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24
BEEcnAx's PILLS cure Sick Headache.

sWHAT was the Idea Of dressing the
little page u the Revere wedding Ike !
western dcsperadoy' 90. he has to hold
up the train. ron know"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs IL taken; It IL pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs il the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and 40.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial In it
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, it,
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it tho most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale In 800
and 81 bottles by al leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist Who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try It. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA RIO SHRUp ca
SAW saAxcssco. oAL.
ioWsYniE. xE xfw v0ak. ~
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24

Sold by al ~drugststs. q; stx fot y. Prepared Of
BY q ]. HOOD L CO.. Lowell. Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24

On receipt Of IA cents in stamps or cur
rency, we will send to any address In the
United States or Canada, postage prepaid.
any one Of the following named books:
1.-The Last Days Of Pompeii''. by Lord Lytton
John Halifax. Gentleman. =. by Miss Mulock
an Darkest England. 49,. -. by Gen. Booth
Love. the Creates Thing in the
World by III.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24

1BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES" are
widely known as an admirable remedy for
Bronchitis, HOarscness, Coughs, and Throat
troubles. Sold only In b0Ecs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24
Moods S~avsaparilIa

I recommend Hoods Sanspartlls - the best
sprine or fall medicine ever known. lwas troubled
With thai tired feS.ine. particularly In the morning.
Hoods Saryaparlla gave ma strength and made me
fesl we'll. ALxx. OEHLxA. ~ West Cross Street.
HaltiuotaL Ma
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24
ITS LAST

"Oh. where are you going. my pretty maidr"
Then she shot him dead and quietly said:
Urn Ding to head on that Silly old rhyme"
So here 1t is for the very last time.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24

Lows, they say. Is blind: but the most
loving husnand Will SEQ the difference In
his homo II yOu use SAPOLIOs Try =
cake. IL saves labor In houseWork.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24

n afaicted with Fore Eyes, use Or. isaae
Thompson's Eye Water. Dfuggists sell It. sc.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24

GoD loves everybody, but there are q
good many people he does not admire.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24
Throat
and Lung
Specially.

" appreciate what 9 truly wonIer.
I'll medicine It IS. The delicious
sensations Of healing. easing, clear
Ing, strength-gatAering and recover.
Ing are unknown joys. For Ger.
man Syrup w do not ark easy cases.
Sugar and water may smooth .
throat OF stops tick while.
This IS as far IS the ordinary cough
medicine goes. Boschee's German
Syrup is 1 discovery, ! great Throat
and Lung Speciality. Whets for
years there have been sensitveness,
pain, coughing, splitting, heraorr-
hage, voice failure, weakness, slip.
ping down hill, where doctors and
medicine and advice have been swal-
lowed and followed to the gulf Of
despair, where there Is thesickening
conviction that all Is over and the
end is inevitable, there We place
German Syrup. Itcures. Youare
q live man yet if you take it. .
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24
Mrs. RANDALL. Who'll Known to 3

Besr, easiest to use and cheapest. Piso's
Remedy Tor Catarrh. By ~druggists. SOC.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24
Nood'e e~arsaparlila

when ny boy was two yssrs old he was a.
Scked ana suffered . long Zine xith scrofuls sorss.
The physicfan q length told NJ 70 give him
Hoods eszsaparllls, which ~ aid. Two bottles
cured him. He 10 now ioyeazs old and his NOT had
any sign Of ~scrofula since. We recommend Hoods
sarsspariIs.s Mas. e. O.. CLIPrKA. sKiddss Street.
mnvaSsnN Ohfn ra 81
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24

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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24
The Spring Medicine

Z consider Hoods Safsapsrlla ths bsst spfinS
medicine, and can truly say thst It 'Mskss ~ veal
Strong. take IL Ill seasons Of the year when nsed-
Cd, and would give nvs dollars for . bottle Of II It
1 could not sst II for less AtsEar A. JAoHow'
Doualaston. l. /. NJ.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24

Address, Chas. l.. Stone, Gen. Pass. and
Tiki. Agt. Chicago and Eastern Illinois Rail
road, Room sol First National Bank Build
Ing. Chicago,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24

Haxris6n waa elected. the development Of
American un resources assured and the aver-
Aes import pnse for 1850 vac
- cents . pound.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24

Ne. I.
TIE svssags pries Of oar imports Of tin In
lses was - cents . pound.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24

w~ssspssAss hilI0 6ayeo1.so
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24

Syrup

Tho1elho 4 Y not
used Boschee's Ger.
man Syrup for some
severe and chronic
trouble ofthe Throat
AudI unOa c0n haed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24

100 Doses Ono Doll
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-04-24
This IS the Season

rhsa ~ psspas spprsdaas ~ mseis q neea1
seesapartlls q Shown b. Ne fact that this ns4icsss
Aas 1ho IAr.oss Sale q ~ sasssvasans q 1900
purinsf In this coanssy. " ron aonbe t1ss, - ~
hon4st 3obbss q rseail ASsgstse ROOFS sasseper
rilla u to-day On ~ f1l uAs Of popuisfaU. sae ne
reachsd t1et ure-sninenos b. ~ own~i ntriasic. IN
disputed nsnk
Il taks Hoods 0assapartlla ssssy ysas = . sDsan6
tonic, With most saaisfastosy rssaltA' Chairman.
~ bridge street. broohlyn, ]. ].
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-07
THE LEARCH DIVORCE CASE.
Tho Husbands Answer to the wife's Ale
gati0ns.

The Husband's Answer to the wife's Ale
In the case Of Lena Learch against John J.
B. Learch for a divorce L. C. Williamson has
Med for the defendant his answer. He admits
that he and his wife lived together to October
!, 1888, but denies that he ever deserted and
abandoned the plaintiff and says it is not true
that since the date given he has not contributed
to her support He admits that while
he was out Of employment she contributed
largely to the support of herself and children.
He states that when he married he was en-
pioyed in the city post Office at 800 per month,
and also had a store, in which complainant was
employed q clerk: that they lived happily
until her brother came to this country on
money furnished by defendant, and he
charges that the business then went to pieces
and by her extravaganza he was involved
in debt; that she pawned and sold nearly
everything, finally a watch he was buying
on the installment plan, for which he was dis
charged in May, 1853. He states that he bor-
rowed 800 from his son in New York and
started small business. and, failing. he gave
complainant $50 to visit her uncle in Balti-
more, where she remained till July. He states
further that he secured her q place in Open
heimer Bros store and in October,
1888, at her solicitations, went to
New York in search of employment,
He states that he did return December 20,
1888, but complainant would not allow him to
enter the house; that he has made every effort
to induce her to live with him; that he has
been employed since July last; has contrib
uted to the support Of his children, and is
ready and willing to take his wife and children
back and do all in his power for their support.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-07
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.
Twenty-eight Cases Reported within she
Past Few Days.

Twenty-eight Cases Reported within ths
Past Few Days.
The new law to prevent the spread Of con
tagious diseases has made considerable extra
work for the health Office, for which no ersra
force is provided. II reports continue 70 come
in during the next few days in as large num-
beers as they already have il will require an in
crease Of several men to comply with the pro-
visions Of the law. In each case ne
ported the health officer or some
other physician connected with the
department is required to visit the premises
and see whether the case is one which needs
the posting Of the notice on the house. The
house is then to be disinfected and q second
and possibly third visit in required 10 deter
mine whether the notice shall be taken Gown
from the house or not.
Up 10 this morning twenty-eight cases had
been reported. This number includes the
twelve cases Of diphtheria reported at ST. AIMS
Infant Asylum, mentioned in yesterdays
STAR. In all there were twenty cases of diph-
liberia and eight cases Of scarlet fever.
The cases were scattered over the different
sections Of the city, renderingit impossible for
one physician TO attend TO them and carry out
the provisions of the law.
Consequently the city was divided into I've
sections and the health officer and Health In
spector Pool started out armed with materials
for disinfection, cards, tacks and hammers, and
posted the piacards and performed tine other
duties required by the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-07
ANACOSTIA.
SUNDAY SCHOOL DINNER.


The annual banquet of st. Teresa's Sunday
school was held in the basement Of the church
last evening. About l65 junior Catholics were
present. choice rejection was literally
served. The following-named teachers of the
school acted as mattresses upon the children:
Miss Ella Quaid, Miss Martha Bose Mrs Hardy,
Miss Mamie Williams, Miss Lizzie Branson
Miss Martha Diggs, Miss Addie Entwistle, Miss
Jennie Coleman, Miss Thyson, Miss Alice Nor
ris and Miss Janey Bean. Messrs. George Cas-
par and Ambrose Bi, ias cared for their
charges. Misses Rosa Caspar, Alice Webster
and others did good service. Miss Bridget
Kane acted rs directress of the feast. Fruit
and candy were presented each child upon
leaving.
Many couples from this village attended the
ball at Masonic Hail, Navy Yard. iast night
Mr.. Teackle Lyons of the Anacostia rail-
road is rusticating in Prince Georges
Henry A. Griswold entertained several friends
yesterday evcning.-Thomas Allen broke
through the ice yesterday while skating, but
without serious result.--Miss Jennie larger
returned to Pennsylvania yesterday--Ana-
costa Tent. LO.k., met last night in Masonic
Hall. Grand Chief Ruler James G. Lee in
stalled the newly elected officers. Three cam
didates were initiated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-07
A FINANCIAL BAROMETER.

A. the Money Market Gets Easier the Sem
ate Pies Get Thicker.
1t was in the Senate restaurant this after
noon.
THE financial situation is much easier now
than it has been for MONTHS" said . Senator
who had just wiped his squash-covered features
on pendent towel napkin.
Don't see il" remarked newspaper man
whose mouth was partially occupied by the en-
tire but not gigantic bulk of turkey sand
wich. prove your assertion
EASY enough" said the Senator. 'Page's
pies are thicker by half an inch than they have
been since this stringency was first apparent.
National banks may be regarded as financial
thermometers by some people, but my judg-
ment never goes wrong when it is based on the
dimensions of Senate pie"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-07
Anniversary Celebration.

The Argue Debating Club celebrated its third
anniversary by dinner at the Langham last
evening. After an elaborate menu had been
gone through the president, Mr.. H. Newcomb,
called the table to order and announced the
toasts for the evening: ''The Argue Club was
present hour, BY Mr.. ]. Walter Wheatlev:
Topics of the day." by Mr.. v. E. Hodges; .:The
ladies'" by Mr.. Charles L. sturtevant. After
the toasts the company sought the ball room,
where dancing was engaged in. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mira. Geo. H. Brown, Mr..
and Mrs. George A. Provost. Misses E. V.
Brown. May and Belle Davenport, Maud SWORN
stedt, Hamlin, Hodges, White, Brockett, Hoff-
man, Keoner, Carman. Pechin, Pattison, Ma
cauly, Ealy and Aplin, Messrs. H. T. Newcomb,
George H. Brown. IT,, George A. Provost, c. X
finckel, V. E. Hodges, c. d. Davis, r. G. Du
Bots, A. s. .Pattison, H. Z. Peck, D. Anderson,
c. NJ. Hussey, J. NJ. Wheatley, E. Diebitsch,
Charles L. Sturtevant, F. McReynolds ]. II.
Newcome and Col. A. J. Rady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-07
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
MEASURES AND SCALES.


Sealer of Weights and Measures II. J. Crouch
has submitted to the Commissioners some
suggestions in reference to the duties of his
office. He says that there should be an act Of
Congress- compelling every merchant selling
scales, weights or measures to have them
stamped and sealed before being sold. He says
further that there should also be law requir-
ing that cranberries cherries, huckleberries,
biueberries and other small fruits should be
sold by dry measure alone. He says it is a sur
prise how many merchants use liquid measure
for selling these articles.
MASONIC TEMPLE FIRE ESCAPE.
The urgent needs of fire escape on Masonic
Hall, of which Senator W. F.. Chandler wrote
tofore stated in The STAR. has been an
swered by the inspector of buildings, to
whom the letter was referred for report.
Inspector Entwistle says that the building is
provided with fire escape on the north side,
the best in the city. He says. however, that
placards should be posted giving directions
for finding it.
PROTEST FROM THE WORK HOUSE.
Probabl the most fastidious people Of WASH
iDgton are Stoutenburgh's pets" or as they
are sometimes called, Judge Miiiers pro-
teges" They are always complaining. and the
records of the Commissioner office contain
many grumbles on paper of dissatisfied work
house men. One Of the funniest letters vet re-
ceived from the municipal farm came in yester-
days mail. 1t runs thus Honorable Commits
sioners-Is it right that we unfortunate per-
sons should be made to close our mouths at 8
pm, when the horn blows, and if we don't we
are locked up in cold side rooms and punished.
The officers can raise HI nearly every night
and keep us awake as late as IL and O'Clock.
l would sign my name to this, but if the OH
GERS found it out they would keep me under
punishment all the time. From an unfortu-
nate prisoner who has got thirty days. (Signed)
j. o. r." Superintendent Stoutenburgh has
reported on the above. He says that quiet is
enforced in the work house after o'clock and
that it is untrue that the officers "raise hi"
every night after that hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-07

They win return to this city, where they expect
to make their future home.
Cards are out for a tea by Mrs. DR.. E. Douglas
Webb and Mrs. Howard T. Woods. Mrs. Webb
and Mrs. Woods will be at home on Wednesdays
during the season.
Miss Emilia Myers is visiting her cousin, Mrs.
A. L. Bovee, on G street northwest.
Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Humes have removed
permanently from this city to Stafford Court
House.
Mrs. Frank NJ. Ballinger aud family have re-
turned to the city to reside and are located ut
1205 Rhode Island avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-07
On Beard the PHILADELPHIA.

. The hAg ship Philadelphia 10 experiencing Q
smau epidemic Of influenza. Although there
Is large sick list among both officers and crew
there u not . serious case among them. The
sickness Is attributed to exposure Of the peo-
pie OF the ship while taking in coal during the
cold snap Last week 1t appears that the death
OF the wife Of Rear Admiral Gherardi is not
The only reason why the Philadelphia did not
sail from Brooklyn ON Monday. The vessel is
not ready TO go to sea- The experiments to
obtain the metacentric height are reported to
have shown want Of stability with bunkers full
Of coal, and TO remedy this it is proposed to put
bottom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-07

Mr.. J. g. Patten, editor Of the Charlottesville
J.FS-so~iaa, has been arrested on account of
the prospect Of a hostile meeting with ID.
Shefey Lewis, editor Of the Harrisonburg
Sprit Of TIE Valley. They have been having
hot words with each other and arrangements
had been completed for . fight, but the police
got Wind Of is and arrested Mr.. Patten. Mr..
Lewis is . son Of ex-senator Lewis and q
brother-in-lAv Of Mr.. John Ambls- Smith Of
this city,