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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07
Rainmaker Melbourne Excited.

Cheyenne. Wyo.. special: Frank Mel
bourne the Australian rainmaker. who has
headquarters here. thought for few min
utes that he had been robbed OF his valu-
able secret He had just returned from
the interior Of the state, where he had
filed two contracts to break drought. On
alighting from the train he missed his va
lises. in which he carries apparatus and
chemicals. He set up the cry that they
had been stolen and by his frcnzicd
actions excited large crowd on the
platform. He threatened to murder the
thief and 1t is believed he would have COM
mitted some violence il trainmen had not
opportunity restored the property, which
Melbourne had carefully placed under seats
in the car. His nerves were at tension
from constant work during the past two
weeks and the shock OF the incident has
made him sick. He will recover soon and
go to Kansas, Nebraska or South Dakota to
fill contracts. Melbourne says he wants TO
sell his process to the govern nment and get
rid Of the worry Of protecting it from iu-
itatOfS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07
A TOWN ALMOST GONE.
Testruct We Fire Rt Howard in which
Two Persons Werc Burnsd.

Testruct We Fire Rt Howard in which
Two Persons Wsrc HMrnsd.
AT Howard fire was discovered in
the barn OF Charles Matthews on How.
ard Avenue, and destroyed the two
principal business blocks Of the city.
1t is supposed that the fire was started
by boys playing near the barn. In fif.
teen minutes il was beyond control.
The only work possible was in saving
property in the direct line of the FIRE.
A strong wind was blowing from the
Southwest, and this saved the property
on the west side Of Main Street. As u
was, the buildings were eli scorcheJ
and windows broken.
X. L. Alllnsworth and wife, an old
couple, were burned to death. The
bodies were recovered charred beyond
recognition. The Madison Fire Depart
ment arrived on u special train and
rendered great assistance to the local
department. The Episcopal Church
was saved by hard work. The loss is
estimated at 500. 900 and insurance
$4,000. The principal losses are:
Moore & Co., $4,000, some insurance;
Grnnag Bros, $4,000, insurance
IS, 900; Zeickerks Bros, 10000, insur-
ance $4,000; c. w. Dougherty, SO, 600,
insurance $1,000: w. T. Shove, $4,000,
insurance So coo; opera house, $1,000,
some insurance; X. p. Hall, $500; no in
surance; Press Office, u total loss, 81, o00
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07
u. S. Gov't Report, rug. ~. 1859.
PM H.No cROcODILES.
When These Animals Kill Man. NJ,
hammc,lans Put Them to Death.

when These Animals Kill Man. Mo-
hammcdans Put Them to Death.
Mohammcdans believe that croco-
ailes are especially protected by Allah,
and that it is wicked to kill one Of
theIn, except for just cause. Also
that their great protector has strictly
them to eat his human
and it is only the wicked
and i0QrthlesS ones who disohey his
eom,'iahd a man, therefore,
has been lte1 by crocodile, a
0n6il no|nonker il sent for to
nth, as well as
to warn theOt sScodiles
This is a great event, and crowds
always gather to witness the cere.
mony, which takes place near q
swamp infested by crocodiles. The
enchanter, usually an old native, has
a great deal to say, first to the spec
tators, and afterward to the reptiles.
When he has related to his audience
the whole story OF this particular
crocodile's crime, he uttcrs long,
shrill Cry, and then sings Il monoton-
Gus song, to which he beats time with
his hands. This isall repeated several
times, while the magician bows his
head to the east and west.
The people are almost breathless
with expectation; and at last there is
IA movement in the water. Two
pieces OF burnt wood seem to rise to
the surface, and are joined from an-
other point by Others, the enchanter
his cry all the time, and
the dark objects moving forward as
long as it lasts. When close
to the beach they seem to
be drawn up in military
style, with their heads, and here and
there a great scaly back, quite out Of
the water. Slowly and solemnly the
magician now begins a dance along
the line, muttering to each one in
turn of his virtues and various good
deeds, and assuring him that Allah
was we'll satisfied with his conduct.
But on approaching the criminal,
things are quite changed, and thick
hide seems fortunate protection
against such wholesale abuse. This
particular crocodile is made out to be
more wicked than any other Of his
tribe that ever existed. He has been
warned and warned in vain, and nov
Il just punishment will no longer be
delayed The creature really seems
to understand this unfavorablc opin-
ion of him, for he sQuirms about un-
easily, and prepares to retire into
private life under the water. But
the old man has his eye on him, and
uttcrs his shrill cry louder than ever,
which arrests the misbchaving croco-
die at once.
Several natives now appear with
food for these animated logs, and an
cslccial piece OF meat with a shark
hook concealed in it for the doomed
one. 1t is grecdily swallowed, and
the enchanter makes signal for the
MalayS to draw in the rope to which
the hook is attached, slowly at first,
while he addresses a lecture TO the
other crocodiles on the folly of lead.
ing an evil life. Another sign, and
the offender is dragged out of the
water by the ready natives, in spite
of its struggles, while its throat is
cut by the conjurcr himself.
The well behaved companions OF
the criminal now quietly retire into
deep water, apparently with the un-
animOus verdict Of served him right. "
--Harrcr's Young People.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07
VOLCANIC ERUPTION IN ALASKA.
Rocks Thrown Into the Air and Clouds
OF Ashes Fail.


or Ashes Fail.
Seattle. Wash, special: A volcanic erup-
tion took place on one OF the Aleutian
Islands, Alaska, August 2s. Black peak,
mountain Of great height between Chignik
Canneries. Aleutian Islands, and Oonanga-
shik, a station of the Alaska Commercial
Company, is supposed to be the volcano
from which the eruption took place.
letter just received from Capt. Olsen,
schooner Clara, formerly Ethel, OF San
Diego says:
Sunday, August 2s, the Clara was lying
at anchor In Chignik Bay. abreast OF the
Canneries, She perceived a most beautiful
cloud. for such we took il to be, arise, At
IL O'Clock the earth was shaken heavily.
Accompanying the schock were thunder
and lightning, which continued all that day
and all the evening.
The Schooner Nellie, OF Sandy Point, re-
ported that rocks were thrown In the air
on the day OF the eruption at an angle OF
about twenty degrees In the direction OF
Andover, Portage Bay. They seemed to be
"A mass of fire and flames. The Alaska
Commercial Company's steamer st. Paul
also received showers o! sand ESQ miles of
shore that day. She must have been te-
tween Hort Moller aud Behring Sea and the
Chignik Canneries
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07
Tho Corn Belt Exposition.

AT Mitchell, the Corn Belt Exposi-
tion is open to the world, an emblem Of
the richness of the broad garden sur
rounding Mitchell on every side.
The building was formally opened by
q prayer from Rev. c. T. Clark, fol-
lowed by an address bv Judge Haney Of
the Fourth Circuit Then followed the
first concert by the famous Iowa State
Band. This splendid musical organi-
cation but recently returned from Wash
ington, where It attracted general at
tention in the Grand Army Reunion.
and during the past year it made tour
of Iowa and won praise on all sides.
The concert was appreciated by all.
Very many of the excursi0nists who
camo In from the east went on west
and north for further inspection OF
the state after seeing the Corn Belt
Palace
The exposition building has q total
frontage OF about two hundred feet on
Main and Fourth Streets. Nine circu-
lar towers, which project half their
diameter beyond the walls OF the build.
ing, rise from the foundation and run
up above the roof fifteen or twenty feet,
and are rooted In the Japanese style of
architecture and each surmounted with
tall flag pole. with the stars and
stripes unfurled to the breeze. Around
the base of the building sugar cane has
been used and made into handsome mo.
sale designs. Above this various col
ored corn has been worked into figures
most intricate, the colors being made
to blend in harmony, the effect of
which heightens its beauty to a great
extent. In the center OF the south wall
the words ''Corn Belt Exposition" have
been worked in different shades. Che
whole enclosed with Grecian border.
On the two roof gables pretty designs
are made with wheat straws, forming
tasty scroll work. and the American
eagle made Of straw stands out In bold
relief over scarlet background. On
two OF the gables on the west side ap-
pear the crop estimates for the state OF
South Dakota In ls9s. No. shows q
sheaf OF wheat In the center and
worked In letters Of grain and straw on
. scarlet background is the legend,
wheat. 4l,1ll, 600 bushels. No. shows
. most perfect imitation OF bushel
basket full to overlooking with ear corn
and beneath 1t the figures and words,
~. l1O, 600 bushels.
The tower in the center OF the roof
rises fully twenty-five feet above and ID
surlnounted with flagstaff on which
has been placed msmmoth ear OF
corn. The decorations on this tower
are work OF art and form striking
and beautiful top piece for the build
inR.
Entering the building, four walls iu-
close floor space of 20, 600 square feet
and the second story OF the building is
. wide gallery on the sides with shout
10, coo feet moro Of floor space. 90 thst
In both stories ca nbinod there will be
ample room 10 accomodate very lafgs
punner of people without eny eseWd-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07

UNCLE SAM LOSES A CASE.
The Merchants OF San rancisco Cain
Decided Victory.


San Francisco special: The merchants
OF this city who shipped hardware from
New York to San Francisco via. Liverpool
and Antwerp to escape the extortionate
charges OF the Southern Pacific won a VIC
tory In the United States District Court In
Los Angeles. Judge Ross decided In favor
Of the merchants and against the Govern
ment. The title OF the case is United
States VS.. Two Hundred and Fifty Kegs OF
Nails" II is a suit at common law and
there are pending about fifty other cases
in the United States District Court in this
city, in which the issue Is the same us in
the suit decided by Judge Ross. 1t Is said
that the District Court here will be bound
by the Judge Ross decision. When vessels
loaded with this New York freight which
had been reshipped at Antwerp reached
here the Southern Pacific had the ships
libeled for violation OF coast navigation
laws by bringing In goods from one port in
this country TO another. Judge Ross held
that there was no concealment In the inn
ror, alton from Antwerp and that II this
violated the navigation law Congress mast
deal with 1t.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07
HOW THE CROPS ARE.
slight Damage Results from storsns sna
Occasional trusts.

slight Damage Results from Storms an9
Occasional trusts.
Follow ng is the weather crop bulie-
Tin issuel by the Weather Bureau:
Temperature-The week was warmer
than usual In New England, over the
eastern slope OF the Rocky Mountains,
the plateau regions, and on the North
Pacific coast. The excess OF tempera.
ture amounted to from 2 to 4 degrees IN
New England and from 8 to degrees
In the Rocky Mountain regions, where
the week was exceptionally warm. In
the upper Mississ ppi Valley, lake ro-
gion, and along the immediate Atlantic
coast nearly normal temperature pre-
vailed, while over the region from the
Central Mississippi and Ohio Valleys
southward TO the Gulf the week WAS
decidedly cooler than usual, tho deti-
ctencies in temperature amounting 10
from to s degrees.
The seasonal temperature from March
is normal, or slightly above, a.ong the
northern border from the Rcd kiver
Valley eastward to the Atlantic coast and
theme sou.haard to North Carolina.
lt was also normal or shove In the
vicinity of San Antoaio, Texas. Santa
lie, n. NJ, and Olympia, Wash. Else-
where over the country the seasonab'e
temperatures are below the normal, tho
most marked dt fieiencies occurring In
the Mississippi and Missouri Valleys.
Fros,s have occurred throughout tho
up, er Missi sippi and Missouri Valleys.
and in New England have caused some
slight Ii. Jury TO corn. which is now being
genel al cut. II favorable conditions
continue corn will be safe In from ten
days 10 two weeks.
Cotton picking continues general, OF.
cept in Tenne see, y he's 9 1t has no. yet
begun. and the picking OF the early crop
has been completed In Georgia.
The week has been generally favor
nbl. for farm work and much plowIng
and seeding has bst n done.
Precsp.iation--With t. 9 exception Of
sli hs TAIL Of lain along the North
ca ifoin and folth Oregon coasts and
o Light rprinkie IN Northeast Orel on.
no rain fell duiiny the week over the
fey,on from, the NJ ssissiPpi River to tho
a.iiic coast. Over the greater part Of
the country east 81 the Mississlpp4 tnere
was more than the Usual amount Oj
rain md from tho lower lake region
sou.h ward to tn. east Gulf coast the
ex less amounted 10 from one to three
inches, being greatest In 6outhea; y
Tennessee and Alabama and on the
East Florida censt. In Southern Vir.
g;nin the weekly rainfall was stiRhtly
below the average.
The seasonal ,ainfall from March
Is in excess OF the average In tho Mis-
sissippi and Missouri valleys. IN tbe
lower lake region, portions Of New Ems
gland and the Middle Atlantic States,
and in Central and Eastern Texaj ths
great ct excess occurring IN The upper
a.ississippi valley.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07
ror sou,h Daxot. ase.l.rs.

At depth OF 1000 feet spouting ar.
tesian water was struck in two wells
near Miller.
A pelican, measuring eight feet and
four inches from tip 10 tip. was shot
near Tyndall
A recent strike In the Bristol mine,
near Galena, disclosed considerable
body OF ore, assays on which Ietnfn
between $500 and 5000 ton.
Hot Springs has water works row
on hand. The granting Of = fraschlss
stirred the taxpayers - did the Holly
Job In Omsha eleven veAfs AgO And
threats 0f lynch law ire directed toward
the disobediens city dada
SIX meI relied into Deadwood q .
special ear LAST week. whose eonbln0d
wealth aggregates ~. 0oA o0o IAeys
were ]. +. Sesrlss Of New York -.
Scott, banker of WiIningt Delss
Mr. Collier. banker Of New iOIk:. Z. Z.
Millard, Preaident Dm9ha MAatoael
Bank; G. u Gfebls, Cashiss 8tete Hoeks
Or Crswlop ~ j. & Gsabla ~ 0MeAe9
acesupapis4 W thsis wiyQs lal4 4 n ~ n
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07

Turtle MOnn tain Trouble.

WASHINGTON special: The War Depart
ment has received instructions from the
president to send a detachment OF troops to
Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in
North Dakota. to assist the government
commission now there 10 carry cut instruc-
tions 1t is said that the Canadian mixed
bloods, who we're stricken from the rolls
because they were foreigners. now make
open threats to prevent amy course OF ac-
tion that does not include them In its de-
liheraf iOuG.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07
Diphtheria's Victims.

Racine. Wis, special: A pathetic incl
dent marked the progress OF the severe
epidemic of diphthcria which. during the
last two weeks, has carried of many chill
dren and has caused closing OF several Of
the public schools. Two weeks ago the
family Of Potter Heldt consisted OF father
mother and six children. The older daugh-
ter contracted the disease at funeral.
Since then the children have died one after
the other IL quick succession The mother
is almost cra.ed with grief and is in a pre-
carious condition.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07
Molten Metal rut His Eyes out.

Harrisburg. Pa, special: An awful ac-
cident occurred at Steelton, three miles
from this city. A large ladIe In the Penn
sylvania Steel Works, filed with molten
metal, exploded and the hot mass was
thrown over number OF workmen. Anto-
MO Kroapts OF Steelton had his eyes burned
out and five other men were badly burned
OF whom may die. Buildings we're
shaken at Oberlin, a mile distant, and large
plate glass windows were shattered In
Steelton by the explosion. The shock re-
sembled an earthquake disturbance.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07
THE DAKOTA PALACES
ARE NOW OPENED TO THE
PUBLIC.
The Second Grain Palace at Plankinton
Opened Under avorabie Auspices--Tho
Corn tselt xposit'On ut Mitchell Opened
with = Good Crowd and Fine Music.
The Plankinron Grain Palace.


THE second annual grain palace OF
Plankintsn opened under auspicious
circnnst tances. The palace is much
haGdsomer than the one last year and
in every way credit to tho people Of
this enterwring city and the farmers
uf South Dakota. The attendance
bids fair to be very large, and all are
pleased with the palace and exposition.
There were crowds Of people present at
the opening The great political
tournament opens on Tuesday, October
4. by the Republicans and followed on
the ath by the Democrats and on tho
9th by the lndendents. Congressman
Eoliver Of Iowa, Senator Pettigrew OF
South Dakota, and A. b. Melville of
Huron will represent the Republican
party. Judge Tripp OF iankton with
other notable orators, will represent
the Democrats. 1t is expected that
Mrs. Lease of Kansas with several
state candidates. will be present in the
fntarest of the IndcpendentS
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07

Ironwood, Mich, special: Two Thousand
miners worked all night taking turns in
the Norrie Iron Mine seeking to rescue the
eleven men buried In the shaft by the fall
OF ground. Late at night signals were
given and answered on an iron pillar which
extends down into the draft where the men
are entombed. showing at least that some
OF them are still alive. The scenes about
the mouth Of the pit are most narrowing.
Abraham Thompson, one OF the men in
mine, was rescued 1t Is believed the
other ten will perish before they can be
raSrnoI
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07
y. 5. Report lug. y. 1850
R>!a!:,!:!!! a! Bskij'g Bs,sjds,!
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Consumption Cured.

An old physician. retired from practice, hav.
% had placed in his hands by an East India
Missionary the formula OF sample vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure OF
Consumption. Bronchitis. Catarrh, Asthma and
oil throat and lung affections. also apositive and
radical cure for Nervous Debility and all Ner-
vous Complaints. after having tested its won.
derful curative powers In thousands Of cases.
has felt It his duty to make 1t known to his suf-
fcrink fellows. Actuated by this motive and
desire to relieve human suffering, will send
IN German. French or English. with full direct.
ions for preparing and using. Sent by mail by
addressing with stamp. manning this paper.
". A. NOyes, SO Powers Block. Rochester,
NY.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07

: st. Paul special: A terrible hailstorm Wis
tied this city. doing much damage to veSi-
,aton and buildings. The haiistones were
On inch in diameter, and many pedestrians
were injured before they found shelter.
For half an hour business was suspended
all over the city, travel on the streets be-
ing perilous and almost impossible. while
the noise OF the pelting hail prevented in
door labors Trees were .lmogt denuded
of their leaves and great numbers OF
wIndow lights broken,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07

Sanantono, Texas, special: Near Del
Rio, Texas, "A band Of smugglers who have
been operating along that section OF the
Rio Grande border were surprised by a
posse Of custom -house guards whilc In
camp and large quantity Of dutiable ar
ticles which had been brought over from
Mexico during the night. recovered. Five
Of the outlaws we're captured. 1t Is charged,
that many Of the American and Mexican
merch ants along the border are in league
with the smugglers
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07

Most OF the wrong doing In tho
world comes f.oni an uneasy craving
for pleasure of some SOFT. The de-
sire for revenge produces all kinda Of
malicious and hateful conduct; the
yearn;ng for gain suggests dishonesty,
fraud, oppression, injustice; the ap-
petite for sensual qualification leads
to gluttony. intemperance. and vice.
A state OF true happiness would rem
der these cravings impossible; tho
higher qualifications once thoroughly
enjoyed, no room would be left Tor
the lower. The great happiness Of
love annihilates revenge and malice;
sympathetic pleasures cxtinguish eli
ish ones; pure and innocent recfeos|
ti0ns, cheerful society, and ulloas.s
some habits preclude the tempt tati0ale
to vicious courses. In : word hap.
pinese, Ia It's truest meaning Ands
b ct forms, Ii the toe 70 wro1g-00an1
aud ia this sense IL may b. sald tea1
those who are happy arc GOOD.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07
Attempt to Hob n Train.

Hillsboro, H.. special: An attempt was
made to rob the passengers on the Big Four
train out OF St. Louis Two men boarded
the train at station near Dorchester. One
OF them put his arms around the neck OF
passenger, while the other went through
his pockets. The robbery Of this man
caused so much noise and such panic that
the thieves jumped from the train.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07
Mexican Tariff lsiil.

City OF Mexico special: The work OF pre-
pairing the new customs tari6 Is TO be
pushed. aud 1t is expected that the meas
ures will be published In u fortnight. It Is
understood that 1t will abolish all inter-
etate taxes, reduce the importation duties
on raw materials and increase the duties
on machinery.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07

The country. The members OF the trult
arc to meet ut the Fifth Avenue Hotel. 1t
Is alleged by the trust that the proposed
suspension OF operations is caused by
scarcity OF rags, the Importation OF which
was stopped during the cholera scare. One
OF the results OF this alleged scarcity Of
raw material Is that the price OF paper has
been raised and will probably be still
higher
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07
Headed ON ais mother.

Janessille. Wis, special: The wedding
Of wealthy Rock County widow, Mrs.
Clara B. Warner, TO Charles n. Palmer Of
this CITY, has been postponed indie e6nitely.
The widows son, finding other methods
useless. mas begun proceedings 70 have her
declared inssae. and to have guardian
appointed for her property. Mrs. Warner
Is So wears OF AGe. while the groom pro-
spective is much younger She owns ,
good deal OF Rock County realty.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07
Ieti.d the six Companies.

Chicago special: Charley kee, = Chi
nese cigar manufacturer. practically de-
fed tho edict OF the Six companies, taking
out certificates from the federal authorities.
lie expects many other Chinese to follow
his example.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-07
Hattie with Tram lss.

jamestown. N. D., special: In attempt
Ing to quiet . disturbance, Chief Of Police
Mex echnie was resisted by tho unruly
tramps, who composed the crowd. and was
compelled to use his revolver. &veru
shots were fred. but no one hurt.