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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
SCHOOL STATISTICS.
A Census Bulletin ON the Attendance in
Public and PrlYAta Schoala.

A Census Bulletin on the Attendance in
Public and Private schools.
The census bureau has issued an extra
bulletin on education. The total school en-
rollment for the United States ON July /,
this year. was about 1926, 900; and the to-
tai public school enrolment, including
about 65, 900 In the universities, ETC.. I2,73o.-
900; and In private and parochial schools
not far from $4,000 each. The tables give
the national population and the school en-
rollment Of each decade from 1910. when
the first educational census was taken,
showing gain of school enrolment from
1850 to 1870 Of 1894 per cent. and 1879 to
1890 OF 97.2l per cent. indicating nearly the
same relations OF population and school en-
rollment in each period, Notwithstanding
great local changes. The relation OF the
white and colored attendants In the south
all two tables. indicating 2l.6s per cent. OF
white and SO per cent. of colored popnla-
tion enrolled in the schools in the census
year, while the gain over 1880 was 1891 per
cent. for the whites aud 61.5S per cont. for
the cOlored.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
trAe. of III h Ieaveang Pove-u. Rpo Arg ,ssa
@g!A!:'!!! e! Rss'ss Bsxa:r
AR<napnElN plJpE
Dakota FIGURING Mills!
HEN DEAL NEW FIRM

These Mills having been ,horugh-
Il repaired during the recent shut
tnwii, row start NJ, with improved
faciliiies with II new firm and new
5,r,ll skilled miller. We are prepar-
ii 10 do nstael.ant4 and exchanges
work ard glnraniea results, We
desire TO purchase corn aud oats
nn,i viii pay the highest market
price. a.ui we intend to make good
market k,r these products. our facii-
tirs for han.illng corn making it I'm
object sn Sell tp ~. We want inn
lnr,.ia,clv, large quantity Of corn
aud oats. Cali aud see. us aud bring
your grisis for flour.
SHEAFE 4 BoYNToS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
BUSINESS coon.
nm Co. Report Improvement II All
~ Parts VI the country.

49, - NSs sASPnDt Improvement - All
sk Parts VI the country.
From ali parts OF the west and south come
Aasices that business is gradually in,prov-
tng. and the Improvement IL felt In eastern
renters, Is the report to r. g. Dun & Co.
There h still a most encouraging absence
sin auy trade Of that speculative excitement
md doyer-conddencc which Is so often a pre-
HAga of disaster. Purchases are governed
by Unusual conservatism and yet are large
- yolume, Failures are rather numerous.
XII are iii nearly all cases the results of a
lasg continued commercial strain since the
foreign disasters OF last November. 1t il
true that prices OF nearly NIL manufactured
products are low. and the margin for profit
VERY narrow. while the competition Is se-
yet'M But the volume Of trade Is larger
than IN any previous year, In spite OF the
faet that all branches Ut business are re-
Starded Ii ii also true that collections In
'snfae quarters are slow, but the latest re-
ports from various sections are on the whole.
lrners favorable. Al Chicago trade thus far.
syear exceeds that OF ell pre- vicus years.
sssas AZ clot hing Nnd shoes betng large. but
OF dry goods iittlo less than year a9o.
The last week 4 receipts OF wheat are four
times last years, Of rye ten times and OF
wool double. with increase In beef and
hides. but decrease In other articles.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16

alliance men in thai section and Ii the
west.
The lctter OF Senator elect Gordon Is
as important Us the Lease interview. II
shows that there will be no EarmArs
Alliance party IN Georgia distinct from
the democratic party aud that the two
will hang together Just as they have IN
the past 10 maintain democratic sa-
premacy He says II there was any.
danger Of q division the democrats
wonld yield far enough to the Farmers
Alliance demands to keep the white
vote steidly democratic, and throw the
electoral vote OF that state and the en-
tire. south In favor OF the democrats
presidential candidate and . free trade
congress. Gen. Gordon undoubtedly
speaks by the card. He Is q member al
Farmers Alliance lodge III Georgia,
and subscribed to its principles no DO to
obtain its support In the recent senator
ial election. So he knows how easily
the principles Of the alliance snd the
democracy can be made to harmonisa.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
Two Thousand Nor. Dian.r PANS.

In the course OF some remarks
the recent meeting Of the
republican central committee, Judge
Burns OF the Black Hills said there
would be 1000 additional labering men
In the Black Hills by next spring.
What brings them there? The develop
ment OF South Dakota's tin mines
What makes that development possible?
The protective policy Of the republican.
party as exemplified In the McKinley
bill. Two thousand lsborers means the
addition OF vt least 5, 600 people to South
Dak0ta's population, and those 5000
people means tust that many more
mouths to feed. Granting that the SIN
tariff may temporarily raise the price az
the laboring mans tin pail cont OF
two, Is It not something Of an object to
mako 1t possible for 900 more laborors
to carry tin pals and for the producers
OF tho state to have 1000 more TIN pals
to I'LL, and 5000 moro bodies TO clothe?
Mitchell Capital.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
HIGH ROLLING WAVES.
Atlantic Steamers Experience Nigh
Winds and Rough Seas.

Winds and Rough Seas.
This season on account OF the numerous
cyclones, life aioat on the Atlantic has
been attended with peril and much physi-
cal discomfort. The August Victoria has
arrived several days late. and its officers
report that from October to . IL expert
enced heavy westerly gales with tremen-
doosly high sea. The steamer sustained
no great damage, but several passengers
we're thrown down and number OF them
had their arms or legs broken. Eight or
more were severely cut about the head
The Umbria, just arrived, also reported bad
weather. The steamer sustained no dam
age, but q few OF the passengers were in
jured. During the greater part of the trip
of the Augusta Victoria not passenger
was allowed on the deck. During the whole
voyage the commander never slept. He
was on the bridge day and night. and it was
the unanimous verdict OF all on board that
to his wonderful seamanship and skill Ia
handling the great vessel was due the
safety OF the ship and the passengers Dur
Ing four days the decks were under water
most Of the time. The seas were like mouu4
tains and the big vessel pitched and plunged
violently with every shock.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
Coal Operators Combine,

Unless the railroad coal miners strike In
Pennsylvania Is settled within week. some
exciting times are looked for In that SEQ,
tion. Sixty OF the largest operators have
signed an agreement to hold out against an
advance three years II necessary. Tho
operators say they will give the strikers am
other chance to return to work. II they re-
fuse, the tactics OF the coke operators will
be adopted and foreigners imported to start
the mines. The miners say they will stand
out until their demands are granted.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
Endssgsring Tsx Collections.

The treasurer and comptroller are re-
quired by law In Connecticut to meet in
the treasurer's ONCE to Ax the value Of
non resident shares In the banks and In
surance companies for taxation Comp
troller Stamb. democrat, appeared, ae-
companied BY n. II. Sanger, the democratic
candidate for treasurer at the late election.
The treasurer's Office is still occupied by
Henry, republican holdover. Sanger was
refused admission ~ treasurer, but was
told that he could enter rs citizen. He
and tho comptroller then met a. board Of
and will proceed to Ax the assessment.
This action Is likely to conplicatc the col
lection Of nearly all the state taxes.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
MAKING RAIN IN KANSAS.
Melbourne VIII Water Forty Counties
10 CAntN An Acre.

Melbourne VIII Water Forty Counties Mt
10 Cents IN Acro.
Since Melbourne's experimenting In rain
making began, northwestern Kansas has
received more rain than ever fell before
during the fall season In that section of the
state. Whether or not the Australians
mysterious machine has brought the rains.
the people OF that section OF the country
have every confidence in him. His expla-
nation that the high winds have drfted the
storm center north and east OF Goodland,
the place Of experiment, has satisfied the
people, for the country has been fairly del
uged. A mass meeting OF citizens has been
held and Melbourne was asked to submit
proposition for watering the forty counties
in western Kansas. His proposition was to
water the western forty counties at 10 cents
for each cultivated acre. There were this
year 2.000, 900 acres under cultivation in the
counties which 1t Is proposed to water next
spring. To raise this amount the county
commissioners will have to levy tax.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
The Conductors Consolidate,

A conference was held at Cedar Rapids
between the committee of the Brotherhood
OF Railroad Conductors and q like com
mittee OF the Order of Railway Conductors,
to consider the question OF consolidation Of
the two orders. After Il long discussion 1t
was decided to consolidate, the CONSOLE
dated order to be known as the Order OF
Railway Conductors. They also declared
that an effort will be made to consolidate
all railway organizations in one monster
federations. The new organization re-
quircs the members to carry $500 insur-
anca
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
NEGOTIATIONS wiTH GERMANY.
Reciprocity Plans Nearing Completes
With the atherlansi.

The report that u convention had been
concluded with Germany, by which the
cereal products Of the United States are to
bs admitted free OF duty. etc, is not true.
Negotiations have for some time been In
progress between the two governments
with view on the part Of Germany to
secure the continued free admission of
sugar into this country In return for GER
tain concessions in customs duty to be ex-
tended by Germany to American products
Of various descriptions These negotiations
are still in an incomplete stage OF progress,
with good prospects OF being brought to
satisfactory conclusion before the lst of
next January
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16

ians. The members OF the oundesrath
treated the proposition In summary FASH
ion that showed but little respect for its
imperial origin, aud indirectly Indicate its
wish that the federal legislation should he
con6ned to subjects Of federal Importance
and interest. One reason for this feeling.
undoubtedly, d that the social reform
measures adopted at an earlier period In
the kaiser's reign are not showing satisfac-
tory results, and there Is q general dispose
tion among the states Of the empire not 80
undertake any more tentative scheme u
social improvement until the Imperial
beard IL better grown.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
EvictiODs In Kansas,

The Union Pacific has begun forcible
evictions and the destruction Of dwellings
on its right-of-way on the levees in Kansas
City. Kan. Tho evicted families are
''sQuatters" on the Union Pacific lands, and
have lived there years unmolested. A large
heavy rope was run around the houses. the
other end OF which was attached to an en-
gine. When the engine started there was a
crash and the houses disappeared. The
place was the scene of the greatest excite
ment. Most Of the shanties have been va
Gated some time, although the furniture re-
mained in two or three and the owners re-
fused to move.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16

The supreme court OF the United States
holds that In case OF suit for damages for
injuries received. the defendant cannot
compel the plaintiff to submit to an exam
nation BY medical men to ascertain the ex-
tent or permanent character OF his injurics.
This npscts q series Of decisions by western
courts where suitors have been compelled,
to submit to the indignity Of being paved,
over by surgeons employed by railroad
companies to prove that NO injury had been
sustained
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
ParneII'. Funeral.

Immense throngs met the remains OF
Charles Stewart Parncll as they were car
ried from Brighton 70 their last resting
place In Dublin. The vast. silent crowds
with uncovered heads as the procession
moved by and no demonstration was made.
All Of the leaders OF Parnell's following
were present. AT the burial ground thi
crowd became so dense that the procession,
was thrown into disarray and 1t was not
until darkness had sot In that the last sad
rites could be performed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
THE WORLDS DOTNGS..
Hapr enlngs Of a Week
In Condensed Form.
AN EXPRESS SCANDAL
PRESIDENT HOEY OFTHE AD-
ANS COMPANY DEPOSED.

In Association with the Vice Presldent
He Bought Pieos Of Property In Order
to Resell It to the Company ut an Enor-
mous Profit.
John Hoey, president Of the Adams Ex-
press company. was deprived OF his position
as president aud trustee by the unanimous
vote Of the full board Of managers. Hocy
is charged with mAlfeasance In odice.
Clapp Spooner, vice president OF the com-
paay, rendered his resignation and II was
accepted The trouble which overlook
Hoey was forcshadowed last spring In =
emit bsoaght by IIsary q. shAsburns agaanst
him. Clapp spooner and Edward A. Taft
were co-defendants. Action was brought
70 recover S500,0C0. At that time Hoey ad-
mittod under oath to being party to n
Transaction by which q syndicate OF three
men sold property which cost them $lso,0o0
to W. 8. Dinsmore, then president OF tho
Adams Express company. For this they
feceived from Dlnsmore, and Dinsmore
afterward received from the Adams Ex-
press company. $3.50. 900. For this property
Hoey had not paid cent. but he accepted
. quarter Of the profit they made. which
pgO6t amounted to Se2O. 900.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16

Tho leading cigar manufacturers Of New
York City held meeting for tho forma-
tion Of gigantic cigar trust to include all
the prominent cigar manufacturers Of the
United States. Its purpose 10 20 organize
on tho same lincs q the consolidation OF
the leading cigarette factories The COM
bination will Include $4,000 manufacturers
with IN aggregate capital OF sa5.oo0,o0o.
Committees were appointed and arrange
ments are well under way. Il is proposed
for the ..comhination" to buy tho leaf to-
bacco direct from the plsnters aud save the
a..iddlem0n'a prOnt
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
JOHN Z. JoLLEv.
- ssassd lGss.s - n@,psas

ESsD SSep00 4o4ws - x43DtA e1nnMos sr4l1dD1AA
Was Found snA victory Assures.
+ While it ii customary, and expected,
that the standard bearer OF party
should be cnlogized by his friends and
supporters, with ell the truth and en-.
thusiasm available, 1t il rarely--yery
rarely--that candidate combines In
himself so many elements Of popularity
and admiration as Col. J. Il. Jolley, the
nominee Of the republican party. He
Is Wisconsin man who came to Dakota
twenty-six years ago, after having
served his country as q soldier during
the war. His qualities OF mind and
heart were soon recognized BY his new
friends He was selected to represent
them everywhere upon all Important
occasions. Ho has been elected seven
times to tho legislature, once to the con-
stitutonaf convention, and to the mn.
tional convention. Perhaps the most
remarkable thing about the numerous
favors bestowed upon him il, that he
never was present at any convention or
caucus where he was nominated. IL ID
believed that no parallel Of this career
--whcre neighbors and friends, without
solicitation, er even the presence OF the
candidate--can be found anywhere
certainly not in South Dakota.
The duties thus devolying upon Col.
Jolicy. as mnltifarious and exacting az
they have always been, were always dis
charged with such ability and scrupu-
l0us fidelity as to win the hearty COM
mendation OF his constituents. In such
. long public service, Col. J0lley'S nat
ural aptitude for service was necessarily
supplemented by an experience which
peculiarly qualities for representative
OF the people. This is demonstrated by
his public record. His Judgment has
never failed him. He has been upon
the right side Il every question Affect
Ing tho welfare of the people. The
closest scrutiny OF the record fails 10
find flaw. He has been especially
faithful on all measures intended to pro-
tect and build up the farming interest
which he early discovered must always
be paramount In this state On every
such measure his vote will be found
upon tho side OF Justice and fair play.
and during the worst turmOils Of old
territorial legislation, when temptations
were strong and the standard OF legis-
latlye virtue was none too high, Col.
Joiley's name always shone with the re-
splendent luster OF fidelity TO she people
and integrity beyond challenoc.
Col. Jolieys private character and
personal and social qualities, - citi-
zen. a comrade OF the q. A. H., and 5
neighbor, have contributed In no small
degree to his popularity in private life,
as we'll rs In camp, forum and legisla.
tive halls. So that his personal, % we'll
as public record. make him peculiarly
strong as o man and tower OF strength
a. candidate. His nomination has
eliminated all donbt--if there ever has
been Any--of sweeping republican vie-
tory, 'fusion" or no fusion. The good
man" which republicans were seeking
has been brought forward and the Me-
tory in November will show thst the
choice 10 . shibboleth Of success.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
Tl.s su pre- me Coart.

Three Justices Of tho United States,
supreme court were absent ON account OF
sickness when the October term WAS called.
The only business transacted wes the ad-
mission Of applicants to practice before the
court and the announcement that tho most
important cases are postponed until the
second Monday In November. Tho cases.
on the regular call Of tho docket number
1.3sS, the largest number at the beginniny
OF the term on record.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16

A conspiracy against the cars life was
discovered In Kieff, Russia. A printing
press used In the publication Of seditious
matter has been seized. and there 10 seri-
Gus outbreak among the students OF the
university, who have been given to violent
revolutionary speeches. Although many
have been arrested, the spirit of revolt IL
still spreading
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
Anarchists want to Get Out.

In the supreme court of the United States
the attorney for Fielden and Schwab, the
anarchists committed to tho Joliet peniten-
tiary for life at the time Spies. Lingg ct al.
were condemned to death for the murder
Of policeman Mt the time OF the Haymarket
riot in Chicago, have fled papers In the
cases to secure the release Of the two con-
victs
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
rho Chicago RIVER real.

The coroner's jury. investigating tho exc
plosion OF the tug Parker 1T Chicago. found
II was duo to tho foulnesa OF the Chicago
river water, aud recommended that some
measures be taken by the proper authori-
ties 10 cleanse the river.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
Great storm In britain

A great storm ragged over the whole OF
England, ireland and Scotland. flooding
the lowlands. driving q large number OF
coasters on shore and doing great damage
In every direction. A large number Of per-
sons were injured by the flying debria.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
Fatal Tunnel Accident.

The cage men at shaft 3 on the Niagara
Falls tunnel lost control OF the cage and 1t
fell to the bottom OF the shaft, killing three
colored men and fatally injuring two white
men. The cage tenders are In danger of
being lynched by the tunnel men, and they
are locked up in the police station for
0afety.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
Calieornlafs Eerthquaiks.

The effects Of tho earthquake which Wis.
tied some portions OF north California APP
pear TO be greatsst In Napa and Sonoma
valleys, where the shock was the heaviest
since 1855 Al Napa and sonolna the walls
cracked and chimneys were displaced. In
some Instances falling through the roofs.
Many people passsA the nightin the streets.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16

The carnival OF the Priests OF Pallas at
Kansas City was marred by sad accident
at the corner Of 10th and Main streets. The
Tenth street car became unmanageable ut
that POINT and crushed through tho crowd,
1n1uYing several fatally
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16

3 ~ siulp III tegs a ssa
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16
Teal Estate \ Loans

II youAant TO buy. sell or exchange Real Es-
.i:t,e, nr borrow ,uohey At low raics call on or
address
II. w. ELLIS,
l',,om I. southwest corner Fourth and I'irrce
s... Sioux City, Iowa, where you can be nc.
,,i,.' r5lated.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-10-16

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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-08
REMANDED BACK.

Tho Case of Il. NJ. King, seventh Day
Adventist-Hc Must Pay His Fine or
Serve Time in Jail for Flowing on sun
dag.
MEMPHIS. Tenn. Aug. 3.-E. s. Ham,
mond. district United States judge, Sat
uriay handed down his decision in the
famous case of r. NJ. King, the Sew
enth-day adventist. King was con-
victed a year ago of Sabbath-breaking
for plowing on Sunday in Obion county.
lie appealed TO the supreme court and
the sentence was affirmed. Then the Adj
vcntists and the National Secular asso-
citation took up the case. Don NJ. Dick
inson was engaged as counsel and the
case was taken to the federal court
last November on u writ of habeas cor
pus the contention being that the con-
viction was contrary TO the bill OF
rights of Tennessee and the constitu-
tion of the United States, and that the
defendant was held prisoner by the
sheriff without due process of law.
The application was argued several
months ago and Judge Hammond has
had il under advisement ever since.
The opinion is lengthy and learned
document, and dwells exhaustively
on every phase of the arguments
advanced in favor of the religious pris-
oncr. The defendant, however, is re-
manded back to the custody of the
sheriff to pay the fine or serve the time
in lieu, according to the sentence. The
decision is based not SO much on the
constitutionality of Sabbath laws as
upon the fact that King was convicted
under due process of Tennessee law,
and it is not in the province of the fed
cral court to review the case.