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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20
A RELIC FOR CHICAGO.
sitting Rulps Cabin Likely to BE q
Worlds Fair Fake.

sitting Ralrs Cabin Likely to BE n
Worlds Fair Fake.
BISMARCK Feb. 1s.---Tho plan to re-
move Sitting Bulls cabin from Grand
river TO Chicago for exhibition purposes
during the worlds fair will be hailed
with delight by the superstitious Indians
on the Standing Book reservation, who
are firmly convinced that the dead chief
tain's late abode Is haunted by his
ghost, aud nothing can per.
suade them to believe otherwise
Sitting Bulls immediate followers are
the most superstitious. but every other
Indian on the reservation shares in the
belief that the building is nightly inhab-
tied by the disembodied spirits OF the old
warrior and his men who were killed in
the conflict with the Indian police over
two months ago. Not one Indian can be
prevailed upon TO go near the place.
which remains entirely deserted. Even
Sitting Bulls two wives and children de-
serted the cabin and have gone to live
among the Indians with no distinction OF
being the widows Of the great chief. The
blood stains on the threshold where Sit
ting Bull was killed are said by the
gullible to emit sort of phosphorous
hue at night,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20
FRESH NEWS OF THE DAY.
Information Cleaned From All
Quarters Of the Universe
IL FIRED THE NINE.
A MINERS LAMP ICNlTES COL
LECTED GAS.

At Least Three Men Lose Their Lives
Ther. by Floods In the East and at
JOhnstowa-News Noes From Other
FONTS.
PIrTsBURG, Feb. l7.-The Meyer mine,
near Scottdale, Pa, is on fire. -Four
bumpers are known to have been
killed and six or seven men are now re-
ported missing. Fifty men were at work
when the explosion occurred, setting fire
to the mine The fire was kindled by a
miners lamp. which dropped to the bot
tom Of i00-foOt Shaft. kindlfng the ac-
cumulated gas and causing a terrific ex-
plosion. The mine caught fire and q
lasgc fan used for ventilation purposes
was destroyed, and the interior of the
mine was soon mass of flames. The
mouth of creek was turned from its
course into the mine.
The Meyer coke plant was one of the
largest in the region and employed 500
men. The men had refused to go out in the
recent strike. The fire IS still raging in
the mine. Three men are known to
have been burned to death. It is
rnlnored that ten or eleven more Hun
garians are IN the mine, but the officials
deny this and say that all but James
Waddeli and John and Robert Rohevei
have been accounted for. The mine will
be flooded.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20
PARNELL-M'CARTHYe
Ad,iitionai Light Thrown on the Bou-
Iogne Neg~tiatlOns-Parne1i q Winner.

Iogne atlons-Parne1i = Winner.
LONDON, Feb. I+.--It Is the general
opinion that the balance OF advantage
resulting from the Boulonge ncgotia-
tions remains with Parnel9. Mccarthy
and his colleagues publicly say they are
satisfied with their position. Privately
they are indignant at being checkmatcd
by the tactics OF the Parnellites. Their
meeting to-day disclosed depression and
apathy. Only fifteen members were pres
cnt, and they appointed committee to
organize the party in Ireland to combat
the rarnellitcs. The latter say they are
rauidly gaining strength and the bulk Of
the nationalists will resume allegiance
to Parneil.
The Speaker publishes a story OF the
Eoulogne negotiations which says that
Parneil at the outset declared that he
had finally abandoned the notion Of
leading the party. Assurance was re-
ccived from Gladstone on the question
of land and police, both being accepted
as satisfactory by the parties to the me-
gotiations. At the last moment Parnell
demanded that the pledge that ireland
should have final control Of the police,
should have mandatory force pro-
vidcd the conservative lord licutcn-
ant was in power. This curious demand
puzzled the Gladstonians, who replied
that they failed to see how they could
bind a conservative majority In the i'm
perial parliament. which would be a nec-
essary corollary Of conservative VIC
tory. Parncll then ended the negotia-
tinns
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20
EASTERN FLOODS,
Psnhsyivania Experiencing Too Much
Watcr-JohnstOwn Inundated.

Pennsylvania Experiencing Too Much
Watcr--Johnsto Inundated.
PIrIsEERG. Feb. IA steady down
pour OF rain since yesterday has had the
effect more or less of seriously impeding
travel on almost every railroad entering
the city. The largest landslide on the
Baltimore & Ohio for several years now
covers the track near West Newton.
The Houghiogheny river bank is full and
water still rising A big food Is feared.
Greensburg reports the streams insthat
vicinity over the banks and the people
on the low lands driven from their
homes. Johnstown reports the highest
water in Stony creek and the Conemaugh
river since the food. Several bridges
have been destroyed. The cellars in the
lower portion of the town are filled with
water, and work at the Cambria Iron
company's plant Is suspended.
Later adviceS from Johnstown say the
situation is becoming serious. Nearly
all the bridges are gone, the low lands
completely flooded and the flood run
ming through the business portion OF the
town. Many people have left their
homes and thousands have gathered at
the Pennsylvania depot.
Reports from eastern Ohio and West
Virginia indicate sudden rise of the
branches. with many bridges destroyed
and houses flooded, though no lives lost
thus far.
Worse and More OF 1t.
PlTTSBuRG, Feb. 1T.-At II o'clock
this morning both rivers here are twenty
six feet above low water and rising at
the rate of seven inches an hour. All
the morning families have been moving
from their houses in the lower part of
Allegheny. Travel on the Pittsburg &
Western railroad in this city is stepped,
while many mills along the river have
been forced to close. Reports from the
headwatcrs show steady rains, and with
the rivers still rising all tho lower towns
will be flooded. Bridges are being car
ried away in every direction and the loss
is great.
No Improvement at Johnstown.
JoNNsTowN, Pa, Feb. 1.-THE water
receded some during the night. but is now
within six inches of the highest poin
reached yesterday. All Cambria and
the lower part of this city from Windsor
hotel down is under water.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20

of l.. l.. D. from nar,hmo.th, Yale. Har.
ward, Princeton anl other universities ard
membership in the board OF regents Of the
Smithsonian institute.
A thorough organizer, he was also prompt
In execution. demanding prompt and full
service from all whom he commanded. He
was an admirable writer. and went at once
to the very point al issue, leaving no one in
doubt as To his meaning. His favorites
were always those who did the best work in
the truest spirit. aud his written estimate
OF them was always In terms Of high com-
mendation. Without being natural orr
tor he expressed himself cle arly and forci.
In public and as he was continually called
out, he greatly developed IN that respect
since the war. In personal Appearance he
WAS typical soldier and Somman lcr, tall
and erect with auburn hair carelcssly
brushed, and she rt-crooped beard; his eyes
dark hazel, his head large and we'll formed:
the resolution and strong purpose, and
gravity exhibited by his features IN repose.
ind Gated to the stranger a lack II the softer
and more hnmane qualities, but when he
was animated in social conversation, such
an estimate was changed ut once, Ills as
sociation with friends and comrades was
exceedingly cordial. and his affection for
those allied 70 him was as tender as that Of
a woman
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20
THE SERVICE IMPROVING.
Pres don't Harrison Declarss tho india
Service to Be Oh tho Up Grade.

Pres. don't Harrison Declares the indian
Service to lie Oh the Up Grade.
EosToN. Feb. 1.-THE Cambridge
Civil Service Reform association has re-
ceived from President Harrison reply
to their recent address, saving:
Your suggestions will have my respectful
attention. Your reference to the recent
outbreak amCng the Sioux, as affording con-
vincing evidence Of the necessity OF u
change in the manner OF appointing the Of
iiciais of the Indian bureau. leads me to
say that have not found In u very full OK.
animation of all the facts from NIL sources
evidence Of any deterioration In the Indian
service. On the other hand, the board Of
Indian commissioners, through Merrill l..
Gates, their chairman, have, as the re-
suit Of close observation, declared to me,
under date OF January, 10 last, that upou
the whole. the Indian service Is now In
better condition than ever before"
The object of their communication was
to urge the extension OF civil service rules
to the Indian service, but they were care
full to recognize that the argument was not
to be found in any special or recent Incl
dent but In the broader fact that the woik
among the Indians is educational and phil
anthropic and should, therefore, tie sep
arated from party politics. l may add that,
before any special appeal had Teen made
20 me from any source, the subject OF In
Guiding Indian agency clerks and employees
IN the classified service had been under con-
slderntion.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20
SEVERAL SUGGESTIONS.


The Coroner's Jury at GreensbWrE Dis
cusses toMe Due .tiOns.
GREENBURG, Feb. 17.---Thc jury in
the Mammoth mine explosion case re-
turned the following verdict:
1t is cur opinion that the Mammoth mine
explosion, occurring ON Jan. q, 1891, was
caused by carbona,ed hydrogen gas ac-
cumulatcd In the lower bed or dip Of the
Mammoth mines. No evidence exists TO
show the condition Of the mine at that
time or that ever any gas had existed there
at any time 10 any considerable amount
previous to the expulsion. We find all ma
chinery at hose mines in go,M condition
and working order. While we find the u. q.
Frick Coke company has not been guilty Of
any neglect In providing comfort and care
for their underground employees and miners
We protest against the employment OF tiro
bosses. mine bosses and pit bosses In any
mine who are addicted 10 the use Of liquor
We also believe that there shonld be an
amendment to the mining laws OF the state
against the working Ct any mine under wa
ter level with any fame or open light. but
10 compel the lighting Of the same 0y cleo
tricity or lamps We also recommend that
no person b, permitted TO enter any mino
now operated In this state. or hereafter
opened up, except those whose names or
numbers shall bs kept In book Of registry
at tho entry OF the mines
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20
@!a!!!!! q. Rsti9s Bsxd:sz
ABSOLUTELY Pure
ABSOLUTELY Pure
THE NATIONS DEAD.
arrangements For the Funeral CT u
ShermAn-T0 Ne Buried In a.. mi.

arrangements For the Funeral CT Gen,
sherman-To he Buried In st. Louis.
New York, Feb. ,s.-The preliminary
arrangements for the funeral Of the late
Ven. sherman have been made. The
funeral cortege will move at 9 o'clock
thursday from the house in West
Seventy-first street. The funeral ser.
vices proper will be held In st. Louis,
Ihe funeral procession In this city will
De made up as follows: The regular
army escort will be under command OF
Col. Langdon, OF the First artillery.
the artillery will be made up of
me Frst artillery, U. S. A.,
Diilenback's light battery
ana two four-gun batteries OF the ma.
ttonal guard; the cavalry will consist of
troop OF regulars and Troop A of the
national guard. The body will be borne
on caisson. An escort OF honor from
Lafayette post, Grand Army of the Re-
public. will surround the caisson and
the pallbearers will be In carriages. Then
the president and vtce-president OF the
United States, ex-President Cleveland
ex-President Hayes, delegations from
the United States senate and house of
representatives, governor Of the state of
New York and the mayor of the city.
Inc military part OF the procession will
follow the carriages in this order: LOYAL
Legion, Grand Army of the Republic posts,
corps Of cadets, national guard OF the
state OF New York, delegations from civic
societies and citizens. The march from
Desbrosses street ferry has not been de.
cided upon yet. The Grand Army of the
Republic will be under the command of
Gen. Ct&rkson, the National Guards un-
der Gen. Fitzgerald, and the regular es-
cort under Col. Langdon. The pall-bear-
ers will be: Gen. J. NJ. Schofield, Gen 0.
Q. Howard, Rear-Admiral d. l.. Braine,
Rear-Admiral l.. A. Kimberly. Gen.
Thomas l.. Casey, Gen. J. c. Kelton,
Prof. II. L. Kendrick, Gen. Joseph f.
johnson, Gen. H. w. Slocum,
Gen. Daniel f. Slckles, Gen.
L. L. Dodge, Gen. J. NJ. Corse, Gen.
Wager Swayne and Gen. S. l.. Wood
ford. The funeral in st. Louis will be
strictly military in character. Inter
ment will be in the Calvary cemetery
On account of the expressed wish of Gen
Sherman when alive it was decided not
to comply with the request Of President
Harrison that the body be taken to
Washington and there lay in state for a
day. 1t will not lay in state anywhere.
Eagland's Tribute Is Sincere,
LONDON, Feb. 16.-All the London
newspapers this morning contain long
obituary articles eulogistic OF Gen. Sher.
man,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20

New YORK, Feb. 1.-THE approach
ing Astor- Willing wedding 10 the engroe-
sing topic Of conversation In the circaes
Of the 400. One member Of the AstOr
family will not be present Ut the Phila-
delphia festivities, and that Il Henry
Astor, an uncle Of the bridegroom who
lives somewhere up the Hudson. Henry
Astor Is the youngest brother Of the
late John Jacob Astor and one Of the
two surviving sons OF VIM. B. Astor, wh0
died in 1875. He Is said to have been =
rather wild youth and among other Wild
things that he did was TO fall III lows
with simple country maiden living on.
farm near the estate OF tho ASt0gss ~
Rhincbeck, and he not only fell In love
with her, but did the stupid thing Of
marrying her. He was Immediately cnt
by the rest OF the family, and was not
even mentioned In his father's will. Tho
property was divided between thu tWO
brothers, John Jacob AstOr and tho pres
ent william Astor. He was given N
allowance, however, from the Aat0F mlll-
ions. and in noble defiance Of its limited
dimensions he Is said to have raised up
large family Of heirs to enjoy the in
emma
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20
RAGING FLAMES.
A Northwestern Town Nearly Destroyed
BY the Fire Fiend.


BY the Fire Fiend.
New WEsTMINIsTER, B. c., Feb TO-
This city was yesterday visited by dis
astrous confagation, which destroyed In
the neighborhood Of $500, 200 worth of
property and caused the death of John
McCannon. member of the volunteer
fire brigade. The fire was discovered in
the rear of the premises of a jeweler on
Columbia street. An alarm was turned
In, but 1t was twenty minutes before
stream Of water was turned on
the fire., BY that time the whole block
of buildings was In flames and the fire
spread to the telephone company's build
ing and the dwellings and stables on the
street back OF it. After two hours
fight, when the fremen had just about
got the flames under control, an explos-
ion occurred in the rear of one Of the
stores and Offices, and the lodge rooms
and provincial registry office, next
caught fire. Nothing was saved from
this building but the papers from the
registry Office. While fighting the
flames, the western wall fell in. killing
the fireman mentioned and another man
is reported buried under the ruins. The
firemen worked desperately to conquer
the flames, but the water turned to
steam and the fire continued to spread.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20

OF some one OF the many posts OF the @. A.
Il. hNrc, but my invarIable answer was no;
that Ransom post stood by me since the be-
kinntng and l will stand by it to my end
and then that, In It's organized capacity.
Will deposit my poor badly in Calvary ceme-
tory alongside my faithful wife and
idoli1ed soldier boy. My health con-
tlnues good, SO my comrades OF Ransom
post must guard theirs that they may be
able TO filhll this sacred duty imposed by
their irst commander. God bless you all.
W 4, SHERMAN,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20
P,EkcE.s CALL.
II Was Nearly Loud Enough 10 Rob North
Dakota Of u senator.

II Was Nearly Loud Enough to Rob NOrth b
Dakota Of y senator.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l4.--Senator Pierce
narrowly escaped instant death last
night. He was the central figure In Z
most exciting accident He left the cap
itol building In cab late yesterday, and
when North Capitol street was reached a
runaway team hauling = heavy load Of
lumber dashed nladly along and the
heavy wagon crushed into Pierce's cab.
The vehicle was smashed into splintcrs.
The door was the only part OF the cab
that was not broken. Mr.. Pierce was
dragged several rods along with tho pafss
OF tho wreck and disentangled himst i
only when the horses broke away from
the wreck. Pierce sat In the senate to-
day with badly wrenched shoulder and
swollen arm and hand ~ tho result Of
tho accident. He believes that NO bonel
were broken. is}5
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20
LIFE IN BITTER CREEK.
Montana Furnishes Case Of Wild West.
erM shooting.

ern shooting.
BUTTE, Mont. Feb. IA murderous
shooting affray took place In the Boa I'd
of Trade gambling house this morning.
William Sheerin, a saloOkceper, had been
playing during the night and lost about
$3.50. He had been drinking. also, and
was in bad humor. About o'clock he
went up TO Tony Levan, the dealer at
the table where he had been playing,
and asked for $500. Levan replied that
he was only an empioye, and had no au-
thority to loan the money Of the firm.
Sheerin then went to the bar and drank,
calling the dealer to come up to the bar
and have a drink. The latter complied
and went back to his seat, which he had
hardly resumed before Sheerin drew his
pistol and, with an oath, fred Mt Levan.
The shot brought him to his kness, but
he drew weapon and returned the fire.
Both revo|vers were emptied. &C. j.
Bayer started for the door at the first
shot, but ball from Sheerin's pistol
struck him. Levan only received one
wound. Sherin was hit three times and
is dangerously wounded. Bayer's con-
dition is critical. Levan and Shecrin
were placed under arrest.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20
FOUND ANOTHER.
WhlteciiRpci Again Made Notorious by
Woman Murder.

LONDON, Feb. li.--Intensc excitement
was caused In Whitechapei at an early
hour this morning by the discovery Of the
murdered body OF young woman In the
street, not far from the scenes OF the
previous crimes. Everyone Is talking
about the Ripper, but the police acted SC
promptly In removing the body TO the
mortuary that il is impossible to ascer.
tain, at this late hour. whether the VIC
TINS body was muthated. The present
indications point to the case being the
work Of some drunken fieDd.
LONDON, Feb. 14.---AEother man hal
been arrested In Whitechapcl on sus.
picfon Of being the murderer Of "Carroty
Nell" When taken into custody blood
was found upon his clothes. The pris-
ohcr was seen In company with the mur.
dered woman about a quarter Of an hour
before the crime was committed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20
LOSING HER JOINTS.
Peculiar Aalady Which Has Attack ed M
Indiana Girl.

Indiana Girl.
ANDERSON, Ind, Feb 16.-Locai ply
sicians are perplexed at the peculiar
malady which afflicts Miss Maud Jones,
. young lady of this city. Two years
ago the disease made Its appearance.
The fatty layers between the muscles
grew fast to the tendons aud the muscles
and resulted In . sort Of muscltar para
lysis, In which the arm became as rigid
and hard as marble. The left arm was
where the disease first made its appear
once, but II was temporarily subdued by
separating the tissues with surgeons
knife. The physicians were more misti-
fed than ever when 1t made Its appear
ance In other parts Of the body. Anum-
Der Of operations have been performed.
but with no permanent relief At pres
ent the disease has spreadlto the muscles
Of her back and hips, until her body is
as rigid and stiff - iron. Doctors arr
unable to give 1t . classification othee
than to state that 1t is species Of tuber-
culosis.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20
Ir~eefea F1seills.

WAsHIHGroN, Feb. 16.-The census
once has issued . bulletin In regard to
the changes in tho floating equipment
on the great lakes since 1856. In 1856
the net tonnage Of vessels used for trans
portation on the great lakes was 634, $50;
in 1890 It hsd reached se0, $50, an In
crease of lnl. .70S tons The estimated
value Of these vessels ia 1856 was e30,.
SQ7,l5O, and in 1850 the aegreGate valua-
eion was e6S, 12e, 800, sn tncre1se epsa.
poe1e Mn 111s e ~, l1soi
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20
GEN. SHERMAN Is DEAD
PEACEFUL END OF A HEROIC
CAREER,

Tho Conquersr Was Conquered at Hbs
Home In New York Saturday Afternoon
A Sketch Of His Life and Eminent Sor-
vices-Publlo Sorrow General and sim
cere.
New YORK, Feb. 14.--Special bulletin:
Sherman Is dead. At 1850 .. M. a ser.
policeman on guard that the end had
come and that the general had at last
surrendered. From Secretary Barrett
it was learned that Gen. Sherman re-
manned unconscious To the lasa dying
with no visible pain.
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OF one-half OIL per cent equal so -
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