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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22
An Equine Ostrich.

D. r. Barrett has horse that IL both
herbivorous and carnivorous. That il to
say, it not only eats corn, oats, hay and
other things that equines should, but It
devours rags, nails scrap iron, barb wire,
etc., with relish. Last Friday its queer
stomach hankered after meat, and David
had hen and chickens running in the
yard, and that horse gulped down seven
Of the little chickens quicker than awink
and smacked ito lips for more. The
horse Is in good condition, is sound % .
dollar, was raised in the far-of State of
Washington, and aside from its strange
appetite and peculiar gastronomic
stomach is all right. The horse may
stand BY the side Of the stuffed hide Of
Junbo at Columbia or the Worlds Fair.
-lLAddonia Q(o.) Herald.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22
HDlCTMENrs oUAsnEO 81 TnErr1
~ the state's Dooamsntary EvlAsaco
Agnsnst n O0elAi Dssaon.

saO CtosOO ASVOO0O0toby AVt00300
Agnsnst ~ O0eaAl sssion.
N ParkersburS. W. Va, sVecial: u eraaG
eensation wAs occssioncd by tho dlAcovsry
oct all the state papers and recOsds - ths.
eese OF the State vs. Circuit Court Clssks
gaOuston, of thix county. who stands UNDER
about thirty indictments Tor cmbcsxllng;
1Afse sums Of money from, the State Treas,
~. had been stolen. This h the culmina-' !
1eDa, apparently, Of one Of the most extra;
dinary legal spectacles ever seen In this,
Dnft Of the country. CioustOn, By meansl
~ forged certificates. extracted from thcl
fessury OF West virginta suMs estimated
y the way from ~. .0oo 10 sio0,0e0. He
- tsdicted on many counts, but, As they,
U6se ssiccessivcly brousht to trial. counsel
" tAc etatc was confronted BY series OF,
aolays, ssiahaps and biuaders unparalleled,
~ favorable to the defendant and which
hfeusht into disfepute aad subjected TO-
sc11tirasn men stauding IN high oAictal
DaaceM G4se after case failed, although
- evl6encs was overwhelming
~ ~ Glove Of the term Of court tho,
etateS pApces were boxed up for safety.
sk.7ps4 70 Chaslestoa an4 put n ~ care
off AStk tasesAa1Ue sAo~ es6sSs Au1ft6sss
cfaes. He left them in tho baggage room
OF the Commercial hotel and they were
stolen. This will badly upset all the
States plans and end the prosecution.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22
tlRsT RAIN IN FOUR YEA rs.
New Menlc0 Stock Interests, which Hav
Long Lsnguished. n ~ Now Revive.

New Menlco Stock Interests, which Have
Long LsnGuished. May Now Revive.
Albuquerque special: The frst regular
rainy season" that Now Mexico he's had
for four years Is now In progress and copi-
Gus rains are falling every day in nearly
all points OF the territory. There has been
40 little rain for four years that many of
the western ranges are entirely ruined,
and ''short grass" has been the report from
every section. AZ a natural consequence
the cattle interests have suffered very
severely. and many thousands OF animals
have been driven out of the territory to be
pastured in other and more fortunate Sec
tions, while still other thousands have left
their bones to bleach upon the plains. But
the outlook At present is very encouraging,
and II the rains keep on Is at present, for
few days longer, there will be good feed for
stock all over the territory.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22
credissrs were swlsdasd.

81. Louis special: Last April w. H. PEN,
dleton OF Lawrence, Kan. conceived 81
gantic swindle and almost carried IL TO q
successful issue, He had been . prosper
Gus retail grocer and decided 70 start
wholesale business. He obtained . good
rating from q commercial agency and
bought on credit ei4S,oeo worth OF goods in
st. Louis. Baltimore, Chicago. and New
York. Tho goods were stored In The ware
house Of his fAther-in-law ut Lawrence.
Theodore Peohler. when psyments came
due Pendleton defaulted. and when On ~
signee was appointed only half Of the goods
were found. The others had been sold for
cash for less than their cost prices. Psn<
pleton's victims number zls.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22

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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22

New Orleans special: The steamship
Wanderer, plying in the fruit trade be-
tween New Orleans and Central America,
had 70 return to port because Of mutiny on
board. She had been out eleven hours
whom Harry Matxik and Martin Clark, who
had been drinking heavily. became insub-
ordinatsand we're placed in irons. The two
men then calmed down and begged SO pite-
ously 10 be released that the captain set
them free. Har dly had this been done than
Metsik and Clark secured revolvers and as
saulted Capt. Raymond and Mate Reed.
who came to the rescue. IL was only after
desperate struggle that they were sub
dued again and placed in irons, and the
vessel returnedeto port and turned over
the men TO the police.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22

National Aosd. Four months ago hin en@s
Sine accidentally run over ard killed 4
drunken Mexican. Nr. Daily wSs throws
into jail here and has been kept In Close
confinement ever since, pending IN oGlcial
Investigation - to the accident Mr..
'Dsly's hesith has become badly Impaired
through his rough treatment. He II not
allowed to communicate with his friends.
The American colony are intere sting thcm-
selves In his behalf.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22
George william CARTS Dy,rs.

New York special: George william Cur
tis, the distinguished editor OF Harpcr's
Weekly and Chancellor OF The Board OF Re-
gents OF the University OF the state Of New
York. has been very III for several weeks
Mt his home In West New Brighton, l.. L.,
With cancer Of the stomach, and u favora
BILE termination of the case cannot be
looked for, although there is no iWst ant
danger. lie may live month or more.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22
SMUGGLING IN or CnINEsE.
A Chinese Lawyer Engaged In Making
Fraudulent IdentlhcatiOns.

A Chinese Lawyer Engaged In Making
Fraudulent Identlficsti0us.
San Francisco special: The Erdrtnu
prints long article stating that Chinese
certificates OF Identification are being dis
rosed OF here in violation of Law. The ar
ticle states that the paper has in its pos
session certificate purchased from Hy
Change, a Chinese lawyer, who agreed for
the sum OF 500 on delivery OF the certi6-
cate and s1+0 On safe entry into tho coun-
try OF q Chinese holding the certificate to
procure complete Identification under the
terms OF the law Of any Chinese who might
desire to land. The Erdmtner chose
mythical parsonage who was made to ap-
pear In the certificate rs an opium mer-
chant enroute to China, but who intended
to return to the United States. Mr.. Change
In his negotiations with the newspaper rep
resentative, who concealed his identity,
ltated that some other Chinese and custom
officials were engaged In like transactions.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22

Chicago special: Tho will Of AdolpA
Daniel Devrtes, admitted to probate, be-
Queaths IN estate valued Mt nearly $4,000
to his sweetheart, Miss Helen krachmer.
residing In Jefferson. near Chicago. The
will vas executed in Chicago, November -,
1876. M. Devries expected to be married
to Miss KrachMer, but he died January 8.
1901. in Dresden. Germany. Miss krach-
mer will get tho estate as there xre NO
other heirs
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22
RIOT ng in the Cho,ers District

st. Petersburg special: Owing to the rc-
port that the doctors are causing cholera
patients to be buried alive, tho lower
classes in ssratoH rose In revolt, wrecked
ard plundered the police station, cholera
hospital and residence OF the chief OF police
and physicians. The medical assistance
was attacked and two killed. The rioters
would have taken full possession OF the
city. undoubtedly. had 1t not been for the
opportune arrival Of troops. The mob re-
sisted and the soldiers were ordered to IRE
upon them. A volley was Toured into the
mob, killing three and wounding four
others. Tho rioters then dispersed
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22
storm en l.aks ontario.

Oswegc. N. ". special: One of the Sc
verest midsummer storms that ever swept
over Lake Ontario occurred here. A large
number OF vessels suffered severely. The
schooner Mary Mcdonald was blown ashore
near Fairhaven and will be total loss.
Four coal-laden bnrges broke away from .
tug and went ashore near Harbor. A ves-
sci also went ashore ave miles down the
lake. The tug Wilson lost Eve barges. as
did the Proctor One barge was picked up,
but the others arc missing The tug Booth,
with four b,rges, left for Montreal. and ~
nothing has been heard from them IL is
feared that all hands were lost.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22
ALLEGED FRAUDULENT COUNT.


Damages.
Las Vegas, N. NJ special: Senator G. W.
Dorsey Is here giving hts testimony In tho
suit brought against him by the Palo
Blanc0 Cattle Company, OF which ex-Con-
gresham John b Alley OF Boston Is Presi-
dent. This IL the suit which brought Col.
lngersoll TO this city few weeks ago rs tho
prosecutor OF his old friend Dorsey. Tho
charge ID that Dorsey. In the division Of tho
cattle between the cattle company and
hims.if, which occurred about seven years
ago, made = fraudulent miscount against
the company. Dorsey denies the charge
and pleads the immense losses sustained by
the cattle industry In the territory In the
last few years. A good deal OF testimony
has been taken on both sides and tho case
will soon be submitted. The cross-exam-
nation OF Col Dorsey was very close and
extended.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22

O@Ht NOu8ub - MO NoSns
Washington special: Secretary OF State
Foster announced that an entively cordial
and mutually satisfactory settlement has
been reached between the United States
and Chill respecting the inden,nity on sc'
count oe the assault upon the crew Of the
Baltimore. The present Chilinn AinisteE
cf F0relgR Affairs, Erraxuris last month
communicated to Minister Egau the dispoA
sition Of the Chilian government to come
to an adjustment Of the Baltimore iudem-.
nifty. July Exan was informed by Secre-
tAry Foster that the President was much
grati6ed At the disposition OF the Chilian
government and did not doubt that 1t would
be ready to make liberal Indemnity TO the
families of the deceased and the wounded
Survivors. Minister Egan was instructed
to ascertain the views Of the Minister OF
Foreign Affairs on the subject.
Under the date OF the 18th inst. Errazuriz
addressed Egan a note placing ut the dis,
posal OF the latter tho sum OF $4,000 In
gold, asking him 70 cause 1t to be distri-
butod among the families OF the two sea-
man who lost their lives and the surviving
members OF the crew who we're wounded.
On the 18th inst. Minister Egan replied.
cordially accepting the offer Of the Gillian
government rs frank, friendly and en-,
tirely satisfactory settlement Of the de-
plorable occurrence At Valparaiso,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22
Killed While Fencing.

Fall River. Mass. special: DR.. c. {
Terry, we'll known physician Of this city
was killed In peculiar manner. He was
taking lesson. in fencing from Prof @ 's-
taldt of New oort, when the button on the
latter's foil broke, and the weapon, passing
through the mask. passed through Terrys
right eye into the brain. He remained un-
conscious until death.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22

Niagara Falls, N. ". special: The Ca
madam Niagara Power Company, which Is
TO generate power for the soo-foot tunnel
on the Canadian side Of the river. waj
formed. The company is the same as that
which controls the American Hydraulic
Tunnel The lease obtained from the Ca7
nadtsn company and held BY Col. Shaw
and Messrs. Rankin and Stctson was turned
over to the company. There is no proba-
bility OF work being commence on the tun-
nol th{c 20
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22
Turnkey Assaulted BY Prisoners.

ElkhOrn. Wis, special: Frank Warren
and Samuel Dupchith, two prisoners In
jail. brutally assaulted Turnkey Durkee
while the latter was making his rounds.
They struck him on his head with a piece
II iron, cutting him in ho.i ible manner.
rhey made their escape. A posse i In
pursuit. Durkee's chances Of recovery are
siim.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22
MYsr RiOUs EXPIRES, ROBBERY.
A Pouch Containing a7B,OOO Missing D
the Adams New Haven once.

A Pouch Containing a76,OOO Missing st
the Adams New Haven once.
New Haven. Conn, special: What ap-
pears to he mysterious robbery, with the
Adams Express Company as the victim,
has come to the surface IN this city. An
express messenger. whose name could not
bo learned. entered the Adams Express
Office In New Haven At the termination OF
his run, and among the other articles pre-
sented for receipt TO Night Clerk Charles
Orr were number of pouches containing
money. Mr.. Orr hastily receipted for
se ven pouches, the number specified by the
way bills, without stopping to check them
on, as Is customary. shortly afterward-
probably within n few minutes-it was dis
covered that instead OF seven pouches
there was only six. The missing pouch
contained one package OF s6o,0eo and sew.
eral more containing smaller amounts,
bringing the total contents up to betweeh
SIS, COO and ea0.00O, A vigorous search for
tho missing package has resulted in moth
Ing. The officials refused to say anything
about their loss.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22
Ressit Of = 1 a,nilx lax

Bay City. Mich. special: Rush Bartlett
fatally wounded his Wife and 5-year-old
con and then shot himsclf. He Will re-
cover, and his wits and son wife Will die,
The tragedy was the cuitnination Of = SER
o. OF family troubles.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22
70 Mercy for ynsn,iters.

Boise, Idaho. special: Gov. Wiley tcle-
eraphed Gen. Curtis that II any person was
appFehended In the act uf blowing up rail-
road bridges, mills. houses. or other prop
crty with dynamite. or placing IL In posi-
tIon TO do 90, TO shoot them ON the spot.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22
Clothes C.uxht In tho ~ .ch,nery,

La Crosse, Wis.,. special: Frank Heinz.
u blacksmith in John James foundry,
while lacing belt was caught by the
clothes and thrown around u shaft several
times, breaking his back. one leg and an
arm. He died In an hour.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22

The President Reviews tho WheelmenI
Washington special: President Harrison
reviewed from the White House porch the
procession oe bicyclists here 10 attend the
meeting Of the League Of American Whee.-
men. Nearly 1000 wheelers passed in re-
view led by platoon Of police on wheels.
brass band on cycles, and corpse Of
militia on safeties. Illinois led In numbers
from the states with $50 in line, including
clubs from Chicago, Peoria and other
,S1n
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22

Nashville, Tenn, specisl: Lester Gale,
cashier. and w. +. Turner, bookkeeper OF
tho City Savings Bank. who dccamped
three weeks ago with e12.0ce Of the banks
funds, has been sfrested In Mexico
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22
4 BIRDS EYE VIEW
AROUND THE WORLD Az
ONE GLANCE.
SETTLED WITH CHILL.
A SATISFACTORY AorE :MENr
HAS BEEN MADE.

6sveaty-avo 1housand Dollars Placed st
the Dlspesal Ut Ministsr Egan 10 b.
DlstribateA Among the Families Il
Killed anA WSanded Sssmen sf the
Baltimore.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22

AT Centerville. two highway robbers
held up and robbed G. c. w. Winther.
proprietor Of the williams creamery.
Winther had drawn quite . sun OF
money from the bank. during the day,
for the purpose Of buying butter from
country add village merchants, and
while driving home late In the evening,
Just ~ he came to the bridge across the
vermillion River, two men rose mp and
fred in front of his horses. Winthen
then drew his revolver and fred two
shots, oil the loads he had. at the men,
but without any effect except retura
nre. Bullets passed through his hst
and coat, and also struck the bows 10
the carriage top Ono Of the robbers
then attacked him from behind, and no
received . blow on the hesd that par
TALLY stunned him. when they tore open
his vest and took his pocketbook from
the insids pocket, not searching him
further. He claims TO have lost $3.50.
and describes the robbers 10 one tell
and slim and the other short and heavy
set He returned TO town after the oe-
currence and got assistance and went
back to the scene OF the robbery, but
no trace Of tho men could be found.
and there appears TO bs no clue TO the
perpetrators. The nearest house to tho
place where the robbery took plaza 70 3
half mile or more away.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22


6oME two months since the Lower
Brule Indians held On election to decide
whether they would have TO remove TO
the Rosebud agency, arrangements
having been made satisfactory to both
bands II the Brules received three
fcurths vote TO make the change - re-
quired by treaty stipulaticns and rules
heretofore established BY the Indian
Department At their election they
only got twenty votes moro than ms.
jority and Commissioner Morgan de-.
cided thst they could not make the
change. Indian Agent Dixon end
Special Agent Mexican received OFFICIAL
notice several days since TO call ths In.
dians OF this band together and notify
them that they must remain ON their
own reservation.
They did not receive these osders
very cheerfully, % some Of them Nod
received letter . few days prior from
Ssnator Psttigrew telling them he
thought the permission 70 20 70 Rose
bud would be granted BY the Depart.
ment ON the minority vote taken ~
their election. IL Is understood the In
dians will defer any further action until
they again hear from Wsshington.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22
VERY ENCOURAGING.
Crowds Incressing at the Madison
ChautauQus.

Crowds Incresssng at the Madison
Chautauqus.
As the days 60 BY the attendance st
the Madison Chautauqns increases and
the avenues Of tents gradually grow
larger, This increased attendance ts
the result Of 0ne programme to fol-
low and the coming political conven-
ton. No doubt the latter has much TO
do with the presence of . few late ar
rivals In the meantime they visit the
Auditorium. 20 fishing and during rs.
cess Give their attsntion to fence re-
pairing. The time is thus utilized very
pro6tably.
The annual stockholders meeting Of
the Lake Madison Chautauqua Assocta-
zion WAS held on the grounds The
6ecretary's report showed that about
2o5 shares OF the $50 shares Of capital
stock had been issued. The report
further shows that since the orGanizs-
tion of the Association two years ago,
the total expenditures OF the aSaembly
TO date for real estate, improvements,
talent and incidentals have been $751;.
s43. IS and the total receipts go, 417.74.
Other obligations not included In the
above make tho total indebtedness Of
tho Association TO date In round num-
bsrs Of Oh, 600 This Is Offset By $780,
coo worth Of unsold lots and oil re-
serves, buildings and appurtenances on
the grounds valued at low estimate,
OF $40, OO0 This 10 magnificent show.
ine for an Institution less than two
years old aud b especially gratifying TO
the friends and patrons Of the Lake
Madison assembly. The gate receipts
this season will be nearly double that
Of last President Williamson, Secrs-
tary Whaien, vice-President w. II.
Jordan and Treasurer Jones were oil
reelected. The directors fer the On.
suing year are - follows: II. 81. Kieth,
Sioux Fslls; DR.. 6hansfslA Huron; H.
+ Kratx, Sioux City; o. r. Bowlss.
dell Rapids; Mrs. D. T. Meyers, vsr-
nillion; John +. Kean. Woonsocket;
r. c. Danferth, Parker; J. w. GOD.
Nadison.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22
Dakota FIGURING Mills!
new DEAL new FIRM

These Mills having been thorugh-
ly repaired during the recent shut
lown," now start up with improved
facilities with n new firm and new
AMI skilled miller. We are prepar-
ed to do merchant and exchange
work and guarantee rcsulte. We
desire to purchase corn and oats
and will pay the highest market
price, and we intend to make a good
market for these products, our facili-
ties for handling corn making it an
object to sell to Us. We want inn
lnediately, large quantity of corn
and oats. Call and see us and bring
your grists for flour.
2HEAEE A RnYKrnN
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22
Rsesns at taS ststs Fair.

TIE chief attraction Of the speed de-
partnent Of the coming State Fair at
6ioux Falls will be the $50 trot for the
d, 600 stake, divided into four purses.
The entries were closed on juno IS with
twelve recorded. They are - follows:
Core Woodward. BY MohicAn. J. D. Yeo-
mans, Sioux City; ClNmmie @, By Peo-
ria, 372l, r. s. Granger, Hastings. Neh !;
Phallas Maid, bv Phalmont J. w. Et-
ting, Elkton; King PAtchen. By MAN.
brsno King. Blsckman Broa. Sioux
Falls: Vera. by HamdsllAh. Geo. w.
Lear, Sioux Fails; Mogul. By Bsymont
Herring Brothers. Kinssley, lows; BEN
bolt 6v Plckpoeket, w. 4. LAWN.
0arry, @ D.; Prince Downey, by Ar
tlllerY, w. A. Kenyon. Newport, Minn.; !;
Allie Gee, b. Allie Gaines, G. N. G0s.
Doll, Winona, Minn.; ChancoWood,
tlOa, ~ Nutwood. a., FLOYD VALLEY
Stock Farm, LsMass. lows; Flors Il BY
Major Leean, Frank E. Nillsrd. GARY.
,. b.; bosnian wilkes, 5861, by George
Wilkes, Slo. ". r. Cooper, LsNsfA
IowA
An othse pursss ol the spsed depart
asst Arb zoo for tfotting and $500 Tor
The siassss Tor trotsins are: Frss for
etallions making thS ssason Of lso2 ~
6outh DAkota, $40; two-y0ar-ol0 an1
undes, ms, 1:1A 500, an1 $50 TAs
eunnioR Faeeo AEe half milo AnA roDeaA
- nile, beet tWo n thSee. Aa4 . Aov-
city soeA II = ThEoon q luadA
m Wflo at - AtnRtnF.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-07-22

TIE verntllion City Council has 3os
the second tims refused 70 accept the
waterworks plant which was put Ia
last year BY the vsrnillion Water
works Company. The council claims
that the plant 10 sn imperfect one and
will mot stand the required test The
Waterworks Company met with the City
Council and Tried TO make . peace
ful ssttlemsnt offering 70 give bonds II
3 required amount 10 make good Any
imperfsction which 3 test OF tbs works
might show. But the council would
not receds from its original position ON
the question, and still refuses 20 eccspt
tho plant In anticipation Of possi-
BILE litigation In the courts. the council
authorized Mayor Lee 70 retain 4 b
French OF YanktOn o attorney for the
city In any action that nay b breoght
agAinst Il