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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02
The We'll WAS Po,soned.

New Albany, Ind, special: There was
crowd OF thousands at the Salem fair, and
hundreds drank water from well on the
grounds into which some unknown person
had thrown poison. At least thirty people
are very III, while many more are affected
In less degree. The first to be taken i'll
was man who was Frustrated and had to
be carried from the grounds soon after
drinking freely OF the water. Nothing was
thought OF this until one person after an-
other grew sick. An investigation was
made which led to the examination OF the
well. The water was analysed and the
presence OF both croton and coal oils was
detected. The sick people were given treat
ment as quickly as possible and no fatal
result Is feared In any instance. There is
intense indignation over the matter and the
officers OF the fair have offered reward
for any Information that will lead TO the
arrest of the guilty person.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02
A BAG THING IN SUGAR.
A Great Drainage Scheme Proposed
Florida.

A Great Drainage Scheme Proposed in
Florida.
Cincinnati special: One OF the most gi-
gantic drainage schemes ever known in
America is under way In Florida, some Of
the stockholders being wealthy residents
OF this city. No stock Is for sale, and the
enterprise is strictly for business. The
company has secured a tract Of swamp
land eighty three miles long and from three
to twelve miles wide along the st. John and
Indian Rivers, The land has three feet OF
sugar producing earth. The whole tract Is
to be drained and devoted to sugar raising.
The territory will produce sufficient sugar
to supply all North America. 1t is esti-
mated that it will require sa.000,c00 to COM
piete the drainage. The engineers are now
Mt work
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02
TO HAVE AN EXPOSITION.
Tho Resources o: the state Of south ia
kOta to he shown.

Tho Resources o: the state Of SOuth Da-
kota to he shown.
FINAL arrangements have been made
for the the holding Of corn belt ex-
position ut Mitchell this fall from Sep
tember % to October s. inclusive, and
u large fcrce Of carpenters aud work
men are At work erecting the building.
This exposition, which Is confidently
expected will be the means OF showing
to the world what wonderful crops can
be raised In this state. and what . grain
producer South Dakota really is, will
be one of considerable magnitude,
larger in fact than any city In the state
has yet had. The building will be one
of great beauty In dcsign, AMI the man
ner In which the interior and exterior
will re decorated with the grain sym
bOlical OF the crops raised In the state
will be equally attractive and beautiful.
The building will be 80 by l23 feet In
size and liO feet to the top OF the tallest
tower. Gables, towers, mtnarots and
spires will largely enter into tho archi-
tectursl beauty OF the utper-part OF
the building, and the handsome decOra-
tions on the sides and approaches VIII
make IL one of rare beauty. The total
CVct Va tuO O0u0bU8 0uAA sN0SVt 0SsveAS
will reach In amount over &i4. con Be-
FSid0s the beauty df the structure. which
Is great attraction In itself. pro-
gramme has been arranged for each
day the exposition Is open which will
offer great inducements for the people
to attend. The Iowa state hand. Of
Des Moines, Iowa, has been engaged to
give concerts during the eutire time the
exposition is running. Every county
In the state Ia expected to have an ex-
hibit to compete for the prizes offered.
Three hundred and twenty-five dollars
Is the first prize. $115 the second, 500
tho third aud $50 the fourth, besides
valuable prizes for the best individual
exhibits. Political days have been set,
one for each Of the different parties.
when speakers OF national repute will
Re heard. The railroads have granted
reduced rates on 81 lines and the Mil.
waukee Road IL already making ar
rangemeuts for running harvest ex.
cursiOn train from Chicago to the ex-
position. The enormous crops now be-
ting harvested In this state are sufficient
evidence OF the wonderful fertility OF
South Dakota's soil and the citizens OF
Mitchell and the officers Of the Corn
Belt Association will mako this EXPOSE
tion one which will show the abundant
resources of the state to marked de-
gree and be . fitting display Of the
agricultural wealth Of South Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02

matter how law abiding no may be.
should object to our closing All ~
places where liquor h sold and eetat-
fishing in their stead 1--WE pisces WITH
the laudable object Of completely fe-
moving ell the evils that have hereto-
fore surrounded the liluor trafic.
In conclusion the report says: s.Wo
therefore recommend thst the plan be
tried In this city for thirty daya IL ~
falls, that IL the end OF II II Il sac
ceeds, the Legislature win undoubtedly
put II upon . proper basis, 80 that ~
complete legality cannot be QuOstioned
.'In adopting the plan Ne have every
thing TO gain and nothing " lose. nh
fails, no harm will come. All. onr 81.
looms and hoies-in- the wall viii return
without even asktug bonus or Sniag
succeeds. II will prove the greatest sue
the best solution Of Tho liquor ouestlon
"a problem that has bstl.ea the wlsest
men Of our land and Our city and ~
Siaax FalIs plan will b known ~
apfAised throughout tho Wcrid.' =
Mr. Ward, the dissenting member OF
the committee, although admitting the
impossibility Of enforcing the present
law. thought the legal objection m In.
superable one. Said he. mo city or.
dinance permitting or controlling the
traffic can be legally worth the paper
1t is written on. No rules can be made
binding. No law exists or can exist q
protect the city from III faith or dis.
honesty In the management OF the bus.
mess. The whole thing could be stolen
and no civil remedy conld be had
insist that the proposed plan would
make Of the saloon q more dangeroui
and powerful political factor than .,
present SO long as no other oilics 4
he'd under good behavior II ID idle Il
| expect that different rule will be ap
piled for . city whisky business. Cit,
bartenders may give awav drinks l
they are disposed. and In this business
rs In cny other, the city ID IN excellen
victim for stealing.
"Nere the question an open one un
der the law, should not hesitate y
| agree In q report recommending tria
OF tho Gothen berg system. This sys
tenn. recommended by the majority Q
/ your committee. Is not, however. tn
GOthenherg system, nor is the question
1T present IN open ono under the law.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02
Quickly Rsvenged.

Savannah, N. r.. special: News OF ter
rible tragedy near Cato, Canandaigun
County, has been received here. 1t appears
that boy, while cutting bundles for
threshing machine, accidentally cut the
feeders hand. which so infuriated him that
he Immediately caught up the lad and
threw him into the rapidly revolving cylin-
der, where he was ground to atoms before
any one present could raise hand to pre-
vent II. A brother Of the unfortunate lad
Witnessed the bloody deed and lost no time
In wreaking vengeance upon the murderer.
He felled him to the floor with u blow from
N pitchfork, and while he lay vrithing from
the effects thereof, the brother repeatedly
plunged the tines OF tho fork through his
body, not ceasing until he was dead. All
the threshers stood by and witnessed the
two tragic deaths. which occurred 90
quickly that they were powerless TO inter-
farc
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02
SAILED OVER A VOLCANO.
A British Steamer Has . Hsir.Lsftinl
Experience.

A british Steamer Has . Hsir.Lsfting
Experience.
Port Said, Egypt, special: The British
steamer, Clan McGregor, from the Clyde
for Calcutta, reports an interesting incl
dent that occurred to her on Aug. 0, In lat
itude IS north, longitude 16 east, ut which
place. In the Mediterranean, near Tripoll.
she began to roll heavily. The weather
had been fine and the sea smooth, when
suddenly an extremely heavy swell began
to run. This lasted for ten minutes. When
the commotion subsidized the steamer pro-
ceeded steadily. In very short time the
sea for u very great distance around her
boiled violently. The swell set in again,
and the steamer almost rolled her rails un-
der. This lasted only few minutes when
the sea became calm. 1t is the opinion of
those on the Clan McGrogor that they
passed over place where violent sub
marine cruptiOu was taking plac0.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02

Galveston. Texas. special; Advices from
the lower kio Grande Valley says that the
heaviest rain known for years have fallen
on both sides Of the river and that the
farmers throughout the drought stricken
district are rapidly getting ready 70 plant
corn and all other crops which grow In the
lower valley. The prospect Is now very
bright for them to recover from the de-
preston and loss caused BY tho terrible
drought which has prevailed for so long.
Dispatches from other parts OF the drought
district say abundant rains have fallen In
both Texas and Mexico. One dispatch
says twenty miles OF the Mexican Central
Railway track has been washed away and
that 1t will take three weeks or . month to
repuif the damage.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02
Far iresa nsras.

Detroit, Mich, special: A young English
man bearing the name OF Francis E. Glad
stone, claiming to be the son OF Dir John
Gladstone. near Edinbursh, and nephew
OF the grand old man, Ii stranded In this
city and has asked for assistance 70 60 to
Chicago. where he expects remittance
froir England. The story Of his predica-
nient is . singular one. He says be Was
educated 1t Oxford, induced TO Try his luck
ut farming in Nanitobs. went there with
about e25.0O several years ago; bad crops
used mp tho money. He was sick with ~
phoid fever; his partner took what money
was left and bis jcvelry - we'll. and
skipped our The youth says be needed
experience and he got II. Youag Gladstone
says be had determined 70 ssk no more Aid
from his people, but necessity compelled
1, IN 53& q
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02

London special: A fearful mine explo-
sion has occurred at the Park slip, q coal
pit near Bridge End, Wales. One hundred
aud afty men were entombed, aud it Is
feared that there has been great loss OF
life. Not single man has yet made his
escape. The work Of clearing the pit has
begun with many hundreds OF volunteers.
Al 8 o'clock = rescuing party came to the
surface with two men whom they found
near the bottom OF the pit. Both were
badly burned and unconscious with little
hope Of recovery. Shortly after this Gre
suddenly burst forth from the mouth Of
the pit. This cut on all hope, for those
who first escaped death have certainly
been sunocated or burned N death.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02
THE CITY SALOON SCHEME.
4 Lengthy Report In Favor Of Aiunicips
saloon.

4 Longthy Report IN Favor OF Moul0tpAt
The Lyons Municipal Saloon plan
was not acted on by the Sioux Falls
Council. The majority report in favor
Of the proposed plan. was submitted,
signed by three or four aldermen on
the committee. A minority report was
submitted BY Mr.. Ward and the matter
was postponed.
The majority report sitter declaring
that II Is Q notorious fact that prOhibf.
tiOn is . failure ~ . solution OF the
liquor problem In Sioux Falls, and the
further fact that majority OF the pe0.
pie of the state have declared against
the license system, asks whether some
plan cannot be adopted that would be
= compromise between the two and &c
coptAblo TO those who oppose the re-
stEicted saloon. and those who Grc
against such stringent sumptuOus legis-
IAtiOn as tho present prOhibit0ry law.
The majority OF the committee think
they have . solution. and II Is Ia sub
stance as follows;
..The 1--WE municipal saloons be estab-
lished, one for each 5000 people; that
tho necessary bartendeTs and other
heip be employed under regular saIs-
ries, SO that they will have no motive 10
sell liquor 70 those who ought not TO
have IL; that any smploys be summer
ily dismissed Tor violating any regula-
tion made for the conduct 0l the busi-
ness; that they be mot removed except
for cause, 90 that they will have moth
ing 70 make or lose BY change
Of the city's admtnistra ti0n;
that only pnrs liquor Of the best qusl-
= A. A>A ~. 49,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02

Vassar, Mich, special: Joseph Shook OF
this place cannot be persuaded from walk
ing to the Grand Army encampment In
Washinxton. Ho Is 81 years OF age and he
must average twenty-five miles day to
accomplish the crazy feat. He will carry
silk nag with tho following inscription:
"Jossph Shook, aged 81 years. Company D,
Forty Fourth Regiment, Indiana volun-
teers. Gen W. T. Sherman Post, No. 40,
Vassar, Mich"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02
TEMPTING THE RAwAIlANS.
The L0uisIana Lottery Oneres Big In.
ducement for = Charter.


San Francisco special: A published state.
ment was made here by a passenger Of the
steamship Australia, which arrived from
Honolulu. that for sometime the Louisiana
Lottery had agents In Honolulu, the object
being to obtain a charter from the Haw.
allan Legislature. In return for the char.
ter the company will agree 70 pay q. .O00..
900 toward cable; to run weekly line oi
steamers to San Francisco; to pay one-hali
theexpenses OF the Government; to pay
100000 per year to the different local en-
terprises and to erect buildings for Offices,
directors, inspectors. etc. Owing to the
present depressed state of the islands this
would prove q veritable bonanza to Haw-
ali. and 1t is quite probable that the COM
pany will receive a charter. Still there IL
strong missionary spirit In Hawaii and
fierce assault will be made on the bill when
IL Is sprung on the Legislature.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02
Yacht Lost In n Gale.

Saginaw, Mich. special: The steam
yacht Wapiti, which left here two weeks
ago on pleasure trip. Is reported lost in
Georgian Bay. 1t is said she went down In
q gale, near Collingwood, Ont, and that
eight persons on board were drowned. On
board wcro II. W. siblcy. wife, son and
daughter OF New York, two ladies Of Roch-
ester. N. r., Capt. Eldridge, the engineer.
fireman and cook. Tho cook and ono other
person we're saved
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02

Denver special: A Rocky Mountain Ncscs
special from Grand junction says; An
order for three collins was received from
West Water, Utah, just over the Colorado
line. Investigation has developed the mea-
gerest details Of duel between W. E.
Davis and what is known a. the Brock gang
OF thieves. As far as known Davis was
killed and three OF the gang fatally wound.
cd, including Brock, the leader.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02
when 10 wa, neIse.Ix.r

Denver special: During a thunder storm.
GutIief Myers. An inOdel, stood on street
corner with several friends, commenting
upon the electric currents. Looking sky
ward he exclaimed: There is NO God.
This fear is all folly" Hardly had he ut
tered the iast word when bolt OF light
ming struck him upon the head. and few
moments later he was carried home dead.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02


London special: There Is no doubt that
cholera has at last entered England. Tho
disease was brought here by the steamer
Genma, which arrived at Gravesend from
Hamburg. 1t was reported that the steamer
was infected, but the authorities, after ex-
aminlng the passengers, allowed them 10
land. few hours aftcrward two aliens
who arrived on the Gemma were taken sick.
They were at once removed to the hospital
at Gravesend, where the doctors pro-
nounced their malady cholera. In spite OF
medical aid. they both diod shortly after
being admitted. This has caused consider.
able anxiety, and close inspection of all
incoming vessels has been ordered.
The steamer Laura, plying between HAM
burg aud Lynn. arrived at Lynn. Tho
health officers found two cholera suspects
on board Tho vessel was Immediately or
dered TO put back to sea. The officers and
passengers protested against such summary
treatment, but the health officers were OBJ
durate and refused to let single person
land from the steamer.
The report OF the two deaths from cholera
at Gravesend was telegraphed through the
country and produced great excitement.
Prince Esterhazy, an attache of the Rus
sian Legation, has been suffering from an
attack OF the cholera, but is recovering.
The Liverpool health authorities have
been discussing precautionary measures
against the cholera. The Lynn authorities
are taking vigorous measures to prevent
tho arrival OF emigrants from Hamburg.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02
FAIR CURiOS WANTED.

NPpca' FROM ne sou" Is
" wo'"snS ""f's - 0s.'n"'.s.'sa'.
IHE Woman,s worlds FAR Sommls'
sion has issued the following address:
We, the memb bers Of the Woman's
Worlds Fair Commission Of South Ds-
kota, feeling that Il is time to formu-
late plans for our exhibit ask the sid Of
all the wemen OF the state, IN giving us
ideas. suggestions and information.
We wish to ascertain the following from
each county:
Are there any art treasures, ctrlOs
or heirIooms that could DO borrowed TO
aid in beautifying our building?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02
Dakota FIGURING Mills!
new DEAL new FIRM

These Mills having been tl,orugh-
!y repaired during the recent 'shut
tnwn,' now start up with improved
facilities with new firm and a new
snl skilled miller. We are prepar-
cd to ,lo merchant and exchange
work ard guarantee results. We
desire to purchase corn and oats
aud will pay the highest market
,ricc, and we intend to make a good
msrkct for these products, our facili-
ties for handling corn making it an
object to sell to rs. We want inn
mc,liateIy, large quantity Of corn
and oats Call and see us and bring
your grists for -four.
Sur.rE r. RoyNTON.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02
Tried to Leave prison.

jackson. Mich, special: Edward Hunt
ley, two-year Detroit burglar. John Da-
Wis, fve-year Kalamazoo burglar. and
Lige Bullard, a Detroit criminal. attempted
to escape from the penitentiary by climb
ing the prison walls. Huntley and Davis
were fatally shot, and all were recaptured.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02
Cholera In Various Places.

st. Petersburg special: The Official chol.
era returns show that A,167 new cases and
3,324 deaths we're reported In the
infected districts OF Russia. In st.
Petersburg 12S new cases were reported,
while the deaths numbered IS. At Cron-
stadt three cases and one death was re-
ported.
Panama special: 1t is reported that
Asiatic cholera exists In Venezuela. The
long continued rebellion has caused sani-
tary regulations to have been entirely neg.
lected.
Hamburg special: Many cases OF cholera
were reported in Barmbeck. three miles
northeast OF Hamburg. A renewal OF the
warm weather threatens to increase the
ravages OF the epidemic In this city.
Paris special: Four deaths from cholera
disorders were reported at sarcellis. Three
deaths from the same cause occurre d at St.
Ouon. Both places are suburbs Of Paris.
Liverpool special: Four Russian omi-
grants who were to sail from here to Amer
lea have been stricken with cholera. They
have been removed to the hospital
ANTWERP special: There have been
twenty-five new cases Of cholera and four
deaths. The epidemic appears to be spread
Ing throughout the city.
Havre special: There were reported In
this city eleven new cases OF cholera and
seventeen deaths.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02
A burning Coal Mine.

Winnipeg special: A party OF prospect
ors In the Battleford District made curi-
Gus discovery. 1t Was o burning coal mine
emitting no smoke, but the heat OF the
earth was 60 great In the vicinity that the
explorers were unable TO walk on IL An
immensc cave ia the side OF = hill shows
whore large seam OF coal has taken Are
and gradually penetrated the earth.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02
DAKOTA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER
To HEAD orr cHoLEnA.
precautions Taken 70 Hsasl on Choaor
by tho United Statos Authorities.

1HVSAuVOWS A0A0u W n0oO I'm CWOS0fo
by tho United states Authorities.
Il Washington special: mot steamer
hailing from the continent OF Europe will
be permitted to enter an American port un-
I'll after her passengers have been rigidly
Inspected and their baggage thoroughly fu-
migated," said the Secretary Of the Treas
ury. A quarantine has been established
all along the Atlantic Coast, and every pos
Ssible precauti0n is being taken to prevent
the Introduction Of cholera into the United
States.
1t is learned that the British steamship
lines refuse TO take any passengers for the
United States from the continent, and no
German or French ship from the infected
ports is permitted to touch At British ports.
I EWestward- bound steamers from Great Brit
Mn are reported to have their saloon and
Eeecond cabin accommodation engaged 10
tAetr utmost capacity for months ahead.
md Amsricans who sailed for Europe few
months ago In the very statefooms sre only
M Glsd IA Mt aceonsaalat d -
stecragc on their return. II ID believed
that the prcc autions now being taken in
Portland, Boston, New York, Philadelphia,
and Baltimore will result In keeping chol-
era from our shores this year, but It will
surprise the offiLials Of the marine hospital
service IL the great influx of visitors In 1898
Is not followed by An outbreak.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02

Jncrsssing Death Rate In Hamharg.
London special: Tho Hamburg corfe-
spondent Of the Stasdnsf teiegrsphs: Thsrs
has been an enormous increMso n tho nsIn-;
ber of persons attneted And NA0 hARa dieds
IensN assss hattAx Uc-7
Sutssd Ii one day. Tho int0fnents lasted
Tar into the night A feeling OF deep gloom
has settled over the city. The loss to the
commercial community is reckoned at sew
erai million marks daily. The exodus from
the city is undated. and the number OF
foreigners arriving has fallen to the lowest
on record. The weather is damp and sui
try, the temperature 81 in the shade, and
the conditions favorable to the progress Of
the epidemic.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-02

New York special: John A. Casey's re-
fining works were totally destroyed by FIRE.
The loss is estimated at sl25,o00; insurance
un ntnown.