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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
srAY-AwAKE CRANks.

Tho Record OF sleeplessnsss Broken 1t
San Francisco.
The sleep fasting contest which began at
San Frrncisco, with twenty entries. ended
In W. g. WoOdford. the only contestant
who remained awake. being forced by the
management 70 retire. He had been with
out sleep las hours and IS minutes. and
when finally obliged to close his eyes. he
was pronounced by physicians In danger Of
losing his reason. 1t Is believed that he
will recover. He broke the record Of 144
hours and 20 minutes made = Detroit
and receives 800.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
Tho Rscent Cold Snap.

A signal Office special bulletin says thst
the cold weather prevailing over tho
country for the past three or four days Is Of
unusual severity, extent and duration, and
has been accompanied In some sections by
lower temperature for the season and later
frosts than ever previously recorded by the
signal service. Tho temperature will
probably rise slowly over the whole country.
and severe frosts arc not likely to again
occur this season.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
An q. Of v. Exuulsion,

Commander-in-C Chief Webb, Of the Sons
OF Veterans, has issued an order from
Topeka, giving the result OF the court-mar-
tiai of Walter 8. Payne, OF Fostoria, O.. ex-
commander chief, charged with the en-
bexzlement Of money. The verdict was dis
honorable discharge from the order, which
II approved by the commander-in -chief.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
Fresh IEHS Of THE DLI.
Information Cleaned From All
Quarters Of the Universe,
WHIPPED HER TODEATH
UNFORTUNATE FATE or A TEN
NES8EE BRIDE.

And the Whipplne was Dohe hS WSmsn,
Aaasklns u white Ca,Ss-An Acciaspt St
: Presidential Reception -Fortsaatsly
No FatAlitiss-rho News:
Az q result u the recent white cap
sensation near Ucktowh, Tenn, : young
bride, who was whipped by woman white
caps, has since died after terrible tor
ture. Three men fred on will die from
the wounds. The women who did the
whipping are under arrest, but their
friends say they shall never 60 to jail,
and . fight Is imminent between the mob
and the officers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
Eccentricitles Of \ Volcano,

THE steamship Australia has arrived
at San Francisco from Sidney and Homo
lulu. Prof. Brigham, in report to the
surveyors Office on the recent break
down in the crater Of the volcano Of
Kilancd, says the entire fire area has
gone. The peaks, cones and pools have
now vanished and in their place is the
pit Of a crater of elliptical outline, $500
by 5000 feet in extent. The walls are
perpendicular. The estimated depth Is
500 feet. The breakdown is greater
than that OF 1886. and differs in that
after lapse OF three weeks molten lava
has again appeared and the crater is
filling up RAPIDLY,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
The Possibilities Of Electricity.

THOMAS p. EDISON, in Chicago, speak
ing about the worlds fair. said he had
novelty in view, although the details
are yet hazy. The intention Is to have
. combination of photography and cleo
tricity so man can sit in his own parIor
and see depicted on the curtain the
forms Of the players In an opera or
drama on distant stage and hear the
voices OF the performers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
THE CONNECTfCUT CAsB.
G6v. BulklSy Makes Showing Id Coart ~
1iis title,

GOV: BulklSy Makes Showing Id C0urt u
his Title,
Attorney Case, acting fot Gov. Bulkley
has fled an answer to the quo warranto
proceedings brought by Morris in the super
ior court Of Connecticut. Gov. Bulkley
claims that he and no other person is the
true and lawful governor OF Connecticut;
that the general assembly Of Connecticut at
its January session in 1889. by joint ballot,
elected him to be governor for two years,
and until his successor was duly qualified.
He still acts as governor because no sue
cessor has yet been chosen, He states that
Morris did not have 4 majority over all,
and on account Of the manifest mistakes In
the returns 1t was impossible to tell who, II
anyone. had legally been chosen governor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
Unclo Sans Sioux Indian Balm.

James A. Cooper, United States special
Indian agent, is in Omaha on his way to
Pine Ridge, q. D., where he will distribute
32s, 200 for ponies taken from the Indians In
the campaign Of 1876. He will also ascer-
tain the losses sustained by the Indians and
settlers Is a consequence of the late upris-
ing. Nearly four hundred have already
fled claims for damages. The amount ap-
propsiated to satisfy these claims Is 500, 900.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
THOSE FOREST FIRES.

They Continue 10 Devastate wide Areas
and Endanker Many Lives.
OVER 1000 acres of valuable timber
lands are aname within radius OF
seven miles of Huntington, Pa, and In
distant parts Of the county the wood
land is being swept away to an alarming
extent: The mountain fires are beyond
human control and can only be extin-
guished by rainfall The farmers in
the whole burning district sustained
irreparable losses to the fencing, and
hundreds Of acres Of growing grain is
ruined. Many farm buildings are
threatened.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
Dakota, FRIDAY, NAY Is, 1891.
sRI1UH1k AND ESCAPE.


Hfs1ck L6sve.
he steamship Etata, which put into San
so, CAL. = few days ago, It was said for
purpose Of obtaining provisions for tho
Rships now In possession OF the congress
al party In Chilli. has been seized by the
Ned States marshal. II was also inti-
1easd that the vessels arrival had somc
enection with the arrival Of the schooner
eoert and Minnie, OF Fort Catilena island,
1o4ded with arms and ammunition. The
eseion III the United states marsiisl IN seiz-
1T the steamer n the result OF telcgraphic
eotrespondence between the president. Sec
10tary Blaine and Attorney General Miller.
- latter has boon authorised by the presi-
mt to take whatever steps he deems
19ccssary to enforce strict compliance
NTH tho laws OF neutrality.
Didn't Want to Remain.
The Chilian steamer Etata, held ut San
Diego, CAL. for violation Of the neutrality
lews, quietly lifted her anchor and steamed
CT into the ocean, carrying with 1t Deputy
United States Marshal spauldihg Marshal
Gard Was mot aware that the captain Of the
Etata had any intention Of disregardihg his
authoeity. Tor he left fof Point Iona in q
la~nch, The marxhal's errand on his
second trip was 10 take the schooner Robert
and Minnie anywhere she might be found in
the open sea; outside of the Mexican juris-
diction, a. = pirstical craft. The deputy
marshal was sent ashore.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
A CHASE ON THE HIGH SEAS.

Tho Fleeing Chilian steamer, Ctata.
Being Pursued by the Charleston.
The San Francisco morning papers state
that when the Charleston sailed on Satur-
lay 1t was under sealed orders received in
tipher from Washington. The Charleston
Is provisioned and coaled for long cruise,
and instead Of going outside to try Its guns,
as was the general supposftion, It is stated
that 1t has gone In pursuit Of the Chilian
steamer Etata. II the Charleston does not
catch It the orders are TO keep on until Ad-
miral Brown is encountered Ia Chilian
waters The Etata has start OF thirty six
hours and 500 miles.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
,se CoercIon in the Coke Roxions

Reports having reached Gov. Pattison
that the coke operators were keeping the new
mon In the Scottdale, Pa, mines without
letting them come to the surface, and In
some cases that the men we're chained. the
governor sent Adjt. Gen. McClelland to
make an Investigation. In company with
. number Of labor officials the adjutant-
general visited the different mines and
after . thorough investigation reported
that there was not y word of truth In the
sensational reports.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
Notorious PeoDIe He.ded East.

Mrs. James Brown Potter and Mr.. kyfle
Bellew are returning from their Oriental
trip, IL 10 believed 100000 richer than they
started. They met with great success In
Australia and India. At the NizAn's
special request they visited Hyderabsd, re-
ceiving fee Of $4,000 for few recitations
and extracts from "Iiamlet," '.School for
Scandal" Romeo and Juliet" etc.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15

Secretary OF State Ringsrud has closed
the deal for the lease of part Of the
capitol building to the United States
for court purposes for stated term of
years. According to . law passed at
the last session of the legislature after
this lease had been entered into between
the state and the United States, the
secretary was to let the contract for
the erection of an addition of 50 by GO
feet, two stories high, to the state-house,
to cost $1,000. Bids will soon be called
for and work commenced on the build
ing. :
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
Accident In the Yards.

While number of men were unloading .
threashing machine in the railroad yards Mt
Fort Jennings, o.. passenger train came
around curve and struck projecting tim
Der. which was hurled under tho train.
Henry Miller, Henry siotman and Louis
Lance were killed and several others in
iurNf
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
RY A FALLING PORCH.

An Accident Darlnr Presidential Rs-
.eception In C0lUrAdos
AT reception given President Harri-
son at the Antlers hotel, Colorado
Springs, portion of the porch thronged
with people gave way, precipitating
about thirty men and women into the
area below. A scene OF great confusion
ensued. All were soon rescned and no
one found to be dangerously injured.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
ARIsTOCRACY,s DIsH0NoR.

Capt. varnst, II. Ps sentenced to OnU
Years tntprisSnmsnt:
Capt. Edmund H. verney, member bf the
English parliament for North Buckingham
who wxs held for trial to answer to the
charge Of having instigated the proc,iratio1
Of young lady, n governess named Nellie
Beckett, for imoral purposes, pleaded NOT
guilty to the charge, but Uttered . plea Of
guilty to the charge Of having conspircd
with the French woman, Nine. Eugenie
Rouller, alias Nine. Florence, to procure
her. The minor plea was accepted BY the
recorder, who thereupon sentenced him 70
imprisonment for one year without hard,
1aH HoN
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15

At tho city election 1T Waynetown. Ind,
william Simms and Frank H0llowsll were
tied for the once Of treasurer. To decide
the question foot race was arranged be-
tween them. 6imms seemed sure winner
until he slipped and fell when within 1hree
yards Of the goal. Hollowell fell over him,
but crawling over the line won the race
amid the cheers Of the crowd. H0llowell
wAs duly sworn In.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
Crop Out tlook in Nevadla.

Nevads's fruit crop this year will be early
and heavy. Cereals are In q healthy condi-
tion, with plenty Of water to carry them
Through the season. Esperset the new feed
grass recently introduced in the western
states, is extensively sown through this
section. A large growth Is assuerd
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
y ELK POINT, UNION COUNTY, soUTE

ment Of judsmehts. fhs tonds in juds.
ment are railroad bonds and weie issued 81
the counties twenty Scsrs ago: The judses
=, Ton atx 70 e e jan rather than order the ~
levy OF taxes was granted by the federal
court and disresarded. Three Judges wore
arrested and gave bail In the sum Of ei,ooe
to appear before tho court In Kansas City
the second Monday In June.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
An Investment Company Fails.

The Western Farm Mortgage COM
pany, Of Aberdeen, has assigned to the
secretary and treasurer, j. l.. Brown.
The company's authorized capital is
$3.50, 900, over $236. 600 Of which was
paid up. Its stockholders reside largely
in New York and Michigan. DR.. J. c.
Wilson, of Flint, Mich, Is president.
President Wilson said: ''Our trouble is
not q disastrous failure, or anything ap-
preaching 1t. We guaranteed the mort
gage holders their interest and have
been advancing money for the last two
years. Everything has been kept up
until the first of the coming month, but
we can't do 1t any longer. We shall be
able to pay all our indebtedness and 30
per cent. of the capital stock"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
The Science Of Irrigation.

Prof L. Foster, of the state agricul-
tursl college ut Brookings, Is at Huron
to superintend the raising Of twenty
acres OF wheat, oats, barley, potatoes,
ETC., by irrigation. The test will be
made scientifically for the benefit Of
those Interested in irrigation. Prof.
Foster will be assisted In his work by
C. A. Duncan, of Colorado, . practical
irrigationist. Water will be supplied by
the great artesian we'll on the Rtsdon
farm.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15

4 Russian bacon company, with . capital
q ESQ. 200, has been formed In London to
work for twenty-one years On cCnces-
sion granted By tho Russian eov-
ernment to IN English syndicate. the gov-
srnment curing factory being at 0riasa. II
b stated that the freight to England will be
pence per hundred cheaper than tho rate
from ChicaRn
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
IVA Roy.l lJr,uIre.

Tho queen regent Of Spain having been
appointed umpire In the dispute between
Colombia and Venezuela over the boundary
lines between those two republics. has rend-
cred her decision. which Is entirely In favor
of Colombia
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
Indiana cities Democratlc.

Returns from elections In second and
third class cities throughout Indiana show
general democratic gains with the excep-
tion Of New Albany and JenersOnville.
where republicans made clean sweeps.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
Rsnker Perrival,s lSsnl.

The total defalcation Of Cashier Percival,
OF the Shoe and Leather bank OF Lewiston,
Me-, Is SICK, 900. Percival IL very feeble, but
II he il ever able to leave his room he will
be prosecuted.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
women Cannot Bs Assessors.

Mrs. w. r. Laird, of Pierre, was ap-
pointed by the mayor as city assessor,
but the city attorney ruled that under
the statute she could not serve on &C.
count Of her sex. Mrs. Laird Is large
property holder and amply qualified for
the position, having held many positions
Of trust and been engaged in mercantile
business on her own account. Ex-
mayor A. w. johnson has been ap-
pointed In her place.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15

john Calder 4 Co.. commission merchants
Of New Orleans. have asked . respite Of oae.
two and three years. The liabilities aEu
e765.ceo, and assets s500.0O0.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15

The Albuquerque IN. Mex.) foundry ahd
machine works have been totally destroyed
By IRA. The Arc was no doubt the work of
n incendiary. LOss, e90O, 600.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15

Chester E. Wilcox, billiard table manu-
facturer, while speeding his horse at Cold
Spring Park, Milwaukee, was thrown from
his sulky and instantly killed. HIS neck
hrrSleAup
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
Ia!,;!! e! Rssi9s Rsxs:s;!
SOUTH DAKOTA DIRT.
a Aash Ssctlsn ~ n transferred ~ 3
kAcent Sale.

q Mash Ssotlsn ~ n transferred ~ 3
Rsesnt Sale.
William Glargow, OF Hull, Eng, who
has been Huron some days, has com
pleted the lar2est private sale of land
that WA ever made In South Dakota.
He sold %, 900 acres to the New York
Land and Irrigation Company, with
headquarters In Huron, at An average
price Of nearly e6 per acre. All these
lands Are In the great artesian basin and
especially desirable for agrfcuIturaf
purposes. Many Of them have large
acreage under cultivation, with good
buildings and tenants upon them. The
company now owns over 100, 600 acres Of
land In this basin and are arranging to
engage in farming on an extensive scale.
they propose to sink artesiAn wells and
irrigate these lands. Already the COM
pany has put down . number of wells
and more have been arranged for.
Tests have been made which have dem
onstrated the rracticability Of irrigation
in South Dakota by means Of water
from artesian wells. The results have
been 80 favorable that the company has
no hesitancy in making large invest
ments in lands and engaging extensively
III HIi8dCeu farming.
Superintendent Llvingston Removed.
The state board Of charities and cor
rectiOns has removed DR.. Livingston
from the superintendency OF the insane
asylum at Yankton. Gov. Mellette
asked for his removal. The deposed
superintendent is charged with general
incOmpetency and auct0cracy. 1t was
absolutely necessary, according to the
statements of those in authority, to
make this removal in order to prevent
further complications, and it is not inn
probable that other changes will be
made soon. DIR. Meade, the assistant
superintendent, is temporarily in charge
Of the asylum, pending the appointment
of Livingston's successor, who 1t ID
thought will be Brookings man, or a
physician from the northern part OF the
state.
I. R. Spooner, OF Lake Preston, has
been selected to succeed H. +. Living
ston as superintendent of the state in
M aSv1uu,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
rAs Commisslonsrs win Travel.

The board Of railway commissioners
hasdecided to start on tour Of inspection
OF roads In the Black Hills country, on
the 25th inst. This will be the Arst Of
fetal visit OF the commission to that
part OF the state.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-15
Another smash Away Up In the Hills.


A Burlington & Missouri box car
which got out of the yards at Pluma
station, travelled down the steep grade
toward Deadwood gathering speed as it
moved, until running at the rate OF fifty
miles an hour it crashed into an engine
Of the Deadwood Central passenger
train, which was just rounding curve.
The engineer, Charles Battenschlage.
reversed his engine and jumped just in
time to escape. In the crash he was
struck in the back with flying timbers.
Mr.. Battenschlage, as soon as the col
lision was over, sprang again to his
engine, and while scalded with escap-
ing steam applied the air brakes and
brought the train, which was already
moving rapidly down the steep grade to
. stop. His prompt action probably
saved the lives of half dozen OF the
the many passengers with which the
train was crowded.
New-York tribune., 1891-03-08
" F1EOR OF THE RAILROAD.

Los Angeles, Cal, March "A decision has been
rendered the Circuit Court Of the United States in
the Of the United states against the southern
Pacific Railroad the court giving judgment in favor Of
the railroad The case involves a large OF lands
claimed by the Government to have been illegally pat
ented TO the railroad company by reason OF being
braced in the limits Of the Mexican grant Of Jose.
The Government also claimed that the consolidation OF
the Southern Pacific with other railroad companies
illegal and that the right TO the grant by
strctng the road could not pass by assignment TO
con onsOlidated company. The court held together in
favor OF the railroad the latter point. hut the
former il was divided Dstric,-Judgc Rose holding
against the railroad and Circuit Judge sawyer ~ its
Circuit Judge prevails and decree, therefore. was
rendered against the Government. J. u: Call coun-
eel for the Government at gave TfNcc Of an ap-
neal TO the supreme Court Of the United StatsA
New-York tribune., 1891-03-08
DIRECT TAX MONEY AND THE OHIO CAMPAIGN. |

DIRECT TAX MONEY AND THE OHIO CAMPAIGN
Washington. March (Spccialj.-Nearly all the states
bu,ly engaged I'm planning how to spend the little
pin money which comes to them by reason OF the
passage Of tho Direct Tax bill In Pennsylvania
sinking fund is proposed. thus making hundreds OF
thousands Of dollav, available annually for general
appropriations. In Ohio. amid multiplicity OF uses
suggested for the money, plan stands ont prom
uently. Representative IIcifner, Of Franklin County
ha, introduced bill prov ldng that 100000 of the
Direct Tax fund shall be used in building man
sion for the Governor. and he hopes TO have
the structure ready for occupancy when the next
term Of Governor begins. II this hope is realized,
who will first occupy the mansonl
The question is a live one in ohio. although the
nominating convention will not be held for some
months. Representative Mckinley, the most prominent
figure in Ohio politics just now, VIII leave here on
Monday for Chattanooga with Congressional party
and. after delivering speeches later on at Worcester,
Mass, aud Rochester, y. " will proceed to Cleveland
where the first gun Of the campaign VIII be ired III
the shape Of a grand reception To him. II Is inter
papers in ohio insisting that Mr.. Mckinley VIII
NOT be nominated. and some of them announce the
of state Auditor Poe as the Republican Candidate
New-York tribune., 1891-03-08
P 3iZ1I5I I|3iS1''!l[ II

Of its accomplishment believing that / was elected
to represent the district, ! have made the nght 10
prove It, and far as is possible have pr1yed. II
At all times during the last two years / haye heia
myself the servant of the people; and, TO the DeSt
promote the real interests Of the people In thc
hsht | have not spared myself Ny business mas
time and strength drawn upon without reserve.
have not the poor satisfaction OF receiving tc si
allotted by way OF salary a Representative III toh
grc,S. retire with the consciousness, that nave
devoted my best energy to the public welfare. ana ihG
assertion Of the right, Of the majority to govern that
have used my best endcavOrS 10 secure the appoint
ment of honest and capable men 70 oihce, ana tnat
/ have done no act which hinder me from gazing
sauarcly in the oyc Of all the world now and hereafter
" make this statement because 1t Is Que 10 me
and due 10 those faithful Republicans VINO nave
would have boon hrrlded by On act of Justice and
right toward the Republicans OF the SOUTH"