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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
Edwin NJ. Field In Court.

New York special: Edward NJ. Field, the
head Of the Arm OF Field. Wiechers, Lindley
l. Co.. was brought up In court for trial ON
one Of six indictments charging him with
grand larceny. The counsel for Field OBJ
jected to his being placed on trial stating
that'he was insane and mentally incapable
Of pleading to the indictment. The Dis
trict Attorney suggested that a jury be se-
lected to try the question Of Field insanity
and the work of selecting one was at once
hovuu
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
Slnlth VI. KeIIer.

A San Francisco special says: At the
California Athletic Club large crowd as
sembled to witness finish Sight between
Billy Smith. q we'll known Australian
heavyweight, and Frank Keller, OF Ypeil-
anti, Mich. for Sl 500 purse. Smith sue
ceeded In knocking Keller out In the
twenty fourth round. Notwithstanding the
fact that Kelier's superior height and long
reach made him An awkward party u
handle,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
A Great Exp,osloa.

A special from Cheyenne. Wyo. says:
One-th!rd Of the total area Of Wyoming Is
underlxid with coal. In several districts
heavy deposits have beer on Ere for years.
There are cases where the conditions have
been volcanic ON account OF the generation
Of gases. One OF these disturbances has
occurred on the Sweet Water cattle range,
2s0 miles west Of Cheyenne. More than ono
hundred acres Of surface was displaced aud
the report Was heard for thirty miles. Cat
tie growers reporting the occurrence say
that coal and dirt were thrown into the air
"a great distance. The existence Of this IRE
had been known Tor tNalYa Years
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26

KeaeA. The causes leading up to the
trAR4dy are not positively known. although
TsylDf. who came into town and gave him
Alf m to the police. says that Kenna. who
has been living with him for some time
ordered him fTaylsr, out Of his own house
threatening bodily injury II he did not ut
lonre 70. Taylor resisted the fellow. and In
the row that ensued shot Eenna dead.
RulaOr has 1t that kenna and Mrs. Taylor
had been too intimate and that that was the
prime cause OF the tragedy. Taylor Is held
for examination.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26


Born and died on the same day was
true Of the following conspicuous men:
Shakespeare was born April %, 1854. and
lied April %, 1916. Raphel Segio d 'Ur-
DINO, the great artist, was born on Good
Friday, 1883, died on Good Friday, 1920,
aged 81. Good Friday Is a movable
feast, SO the day of the month may not
lave been the same, but the "Encyclo-
,edia Britannica" says he died aged
exactly 81" Sir Thomas Browne, au-
thor II "Religo Medici," was born Oct.
10. 1906, died Oct. -, 1852. Timothy
Swan, composer, was born July %, 1883,
lied July %, 1842 st. John Of God.
one Of the most eminent Of the Portu-
guese saints, was born March 4, 1895,
lied March 3. 1850. John Sobieski,
King Of Poland. who delivered Vienna
from the Turks, was born June II, 1929;
lied June II, 1886.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
He " TIN the Train.

A Bakersfield. Cal. special says: A
south bound passenger ON the Southern,
Pacific ran over small object on the track
Instantly there was loud explosion. and
the cab OF the engine was enveloped In
flame. The small object proved TO se n
heavy charge OF dangerous explosive.
There Is intense excitement over tue af-
fair. and officers are Investigating the mat
ter. 1t is thought that II WAS the intention
to wreck the train for the purp6se Of rob-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
WHERE Is tine MONEY .
A Discrepancy In ths National UnIen
Cash.

Chicago special says: The fnter Ocedn
prints statements said to have heen made
by the National Union Compsnys secre-
tary and treasurer, X. ]. Spencer, tn Dun's
agency. declaring that s95s.00o of the
eompany's stock had been paid In cash. and
that $,l',oV0 Ut the amount had been In
vested In forty stores Ia various localities.
chiefly South and West The average price
paid for the stores Is said To he 81. 900. u
total OF S1ao,000. This would leave an APP
parent discrepancy nf sG2', 900 unacconnted
Tor.
The National Untonist Is the organization
which II Is reported proposed to buy up or
establish 1000 Farmers Alliance stores
throughout the country, and which was al
legged to be sn oh-shot Of the National
Cordage Trust.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26

A Moorehead, Mimi, special says: II. A..
Bruins, President OF the Merchants Bank OF
that city. had . preliminary examination
ON the charge OF en,bexzling es0. 600. He
was discharged ON the ground that the SUI
preme Court Of the State rules In cases OF
copartnership like this, that the complaint
as stated did mot charge crime. Bruns Is
now free from all legal charges.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
starvation In Mexico.

A Durango. Mexico. special says: There
Is no decrease in the suffering among the
poor Of the city. The drought has been
partially broken. but the supply OF food
has become so low that hundreds OF fami-
lies are actually starving, "A number Of
deaths having occurred recently from this
cause. The large quantity OF corn which
the government contracted for In the
United States Is arriving very slowly. less
than $4,000 bushels having SO far been de-
lfvered and distributed. II Is estimated
that fully 100000 bushels Of corn are re-
quired at the present time to alleviate the
sufferines
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
B,x sale or Tl,.l,er I.a.a.

A San Francisco special says: One Of the
largest timber land sales ever made III Cali
ifornta was when 2s.0o0 acres or thirty
miles square Of sugar pine timber In slsk-
lyOu and shasta counties were sold TO Miller
X Brewster, OF Green BAY, Wis, and Tatum
4 Bowen. Of San Francisco. The land il 40
situated that sli the timber may be brought
on the down grade Of the Sonthern PaciAc
RatlrOad. branch railroad will be built
which will also tap other large boiies or
fine timber. The average price was us pei
ncr0 a. 81
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26

.Oh!" exclaimed Miss Bondclipper.
'what a clever man Mr.. Gilhooly Is!
He is really quite y physiognomist l
was telling him last evening that l
had become quite proficient in paint
ing. and he said;
i am sure OF II madame; your face
shows It.
Chorus Indeed. ~ Texas Siftin9A
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
Secretary Fosters Trip to Europe.

The hnanciers Of the country admit that
all danger apprehended regarding the silver
question will be eliminated IL international
action is secured. 1t was learned that Sec
retary Foster will meet Goschen. British
Chancellor OF the Exchequer. in England,
and the ultimate result will probably be
that arrangements for an international con-
ference will be made
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26

Release Of an American Citlxon Abroad.
A cable message was received at the State
Department at Washington from the Amer
ican Minister at Berlin stating that the
German government had released from
prison John Bernhard Schmitt, an Ameri-
can citizen. Tho State Department inter-
ceded for the release OF Schmitt. and has
been successful. as stated. He had already
served out four months OF his sentence.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
wRECkED orr pENzANCE.


A lAAalsh steamer Goes to Pieces and
Nome Are saved.
London special says: A large vessel.
name nnknown, but supposed TO be Dam
ish steamer. WAS wrecked on Penzance, and
1t II feared that all hands are lost. A boat
contAtning six men set OF from the vessel
for the shore. but caps,zed almost immedi-
ately. The boat was seen TO keel upward.
but her crew could not be seen. except two
men, the first Of these clinging to the bow
In desperation. He was seen but twice, and
was washed o6. The second was swim
ming AAd IA effort made by the coast
gnarS III sselp the men proved too late. and
both NJ drowned. Two bosts frun, the
wreck Nh4 i que nifty of wresksse has come
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
lSssrasasd the Governm me ess.

A San Francisco special says: Geo.
Lang. one OF the largest viticulturists iss
the Napa Valley, MAS convicted Of defraud-
Ing the government In evading the pay ment.
OF internal revenue taxes. His distiliery
and winemaking plant at Calistoga WAS con-.
6scated by the government. After the yer-
dict was rendered Lang wAs arrested ON u
criminal charge for attempting to bribe u
witness In the case.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
Prospects of a Riot In Kentucky.

A Louisville special says: Rioting be-
tween whites and negroes Is feared near
Patricksburg. A number Of whites were
Recently discharged by the Ohio & Big Sandy
Railroad on account OF trouble with the
hegrOes. The whites were so incensed that
they gave = band Of seventy -fve negroes
warning to leave or be whipped. The ne
groes are arming themselves and riot IL
probable
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
Garza lIanalits Dtsb. .sl.d.

thorough investigation along the FROM
tier aud the coast indicates that there Ia
now no danger OF an uprising In Mexico.
The Cara bandits. who have been operat-
Ing on United States territory. appear to
have disbanded with NO likelihood OF reor-
9auizinR. So
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
Co-operstive Mining.

A Knoxville, Tenn. special says: A
statement made few days ago that the
troubles between the miners and operators
In the Coal Greek Valley were about to be
settled. has been confirmed. It Is stated
that an agreement has been nearly con-
clnded by which the mines will be operated
BY free miners ON the cooperative plan. In
few days the troops will be withdrawn.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
RED GLOWED THE Sg j
A FINE DISPLAY or THE AU-
RORA BOREALJG.
shone over ~ Y,an1.

Il 4
The aurora borealis was gsnsrally visr
ible the other night. and Was WttAesssd
BY thousands Of people. NAAy etood
all their eyes at the sky, willis ctAefS
looked from their windows uutal lksyS
had crfcks In their necks. Eyeryb0lvs
talked about It. n
The cause OF all this commotion woh
not an ordinary, everyday nOrthefn
lights by any means, but an aurora
borealls the like Of which nobody but
the oldest inhabitant ever beheld
In the first place, II was maRnicenflv
large. II filled ! full quarter III ~
heavens, extending pver he nenI - an
the circle between ~ nae1
mort heaSt. IN be6e ext ~ 3f1l n ~
the h0iis iines aId ~ sp i y ~ q -
touched the zenith.
The rapid shifting Of the greet tongues
Of light was IN added fSature, hut 10
crowning glory Of the aurora borealis
was it's color. Many have been seen.
but they have usually been of the caeoR
white light one is usually wont to aso0-
ciate with the crystal seas Of tho fru1en
north. This one was : display u 90r-
geous coloring. The light varied from
pure white to the color Of q fall SUNSET.
One minute the whole northern skY
would be vestal white and the next N
angry AZ the low-hanging winter olondA
over a big fire. In fact, ~ Amee fho
tongues died away, leaving only ! Aers1
red glow that made people In the south
ern suburbs think thAt trelnendous
contlagratiOn was raging down town.
Then the glow would soften and lose its
angry hue and turn to lovely pink and
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
WILL SUE THE kEELEYITES.
Walter u. Earle's Friends Claim u
Treatment Killed HiaM.

Treatment Killed Hiln.
A New York special says: Now that the
New York Legislature has got after the BIZ
chloride of gold cure there seems to be
trouble ahead for Keeleys institutions from
another source. An evening paper says 1t
is reported that the friends Of Walter ,.
Earle. former patient OF the institute who
became insane after undergoing the treat
ment and being discharged IA cured Of
his intemperate habits. are going To make
things lively for the keeley people. They
claim that Earle's dea.h was directly caused
by the bi-chloride OF gold treatment and
are making arrangements to bring nn ac-
tion for 100000 damages against Dr.
keeley aud his associates
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
ELECTRIC LIGHT CONVENTION.
The Progress Of the Year In That sclenc

The Progress OF the Year in That Science
Reviewed.
The fifteenth annual convention OF the
Electric Light Association was held ut Buf-
falo, n. y. President lluntiy. In his nd-
dress, spoke OF the great problem Of trans
mitting electrical power from Niagara Falls
and reviewed the electrical progress OF the
year. He said that next years meeting
ought to be held in Chicago. 1t is inn
portant that we should interest ourselves
in the Worlds Fair. The whole city had
welcome TOR US aud the electric exhibit
will bo the finest the world has ever seen.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
TACKLE A SUMMER JOB.


The several troops of the Third United
states Cavalry are still engaged in active
scouting operations ON the lower Rio
Grande frontier. The report that Captain
George y. Chase and u detachment Of his
troops made roundup OF the ranch OF
Antonio Gonzales and captured six revolu-
ttonist>. Garxa making his escape through
a back window OF his father in laws's resi-
dence. is denied. General stanley believes
that CARA Is still In hiding In the chapar-
raj. short distance from Palito Blanco.
The troops will be kept In the field until
Cara is captured or until he Is definitely
located in some other part Of the country.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
FALL OF a MONSTER METEOR.
Forty Road OF Cattle and Two ChinMWen n
Hurled by the Mass.

bWrVeU w tW0 WNNNs
Great excitement has been caused In
Montana by the fall Of monster meteor,
which drove itself 200 feet ia the earth. hut
protrudes 100 feet In the air. and Is SIN
spuiterinx ana stsxiinx xefiDs,sly. emitting
sulphnrous gases that impregnate the air
for miles around. The startling Heavenly
visitor arrived early In the morning. ieav-
Ing a lurid trail that lighted up the sky
Great giobules OF molten metal roll from
the sides OF the kissing. sputtering monster,
and anon come appalling crashing sounds
as its limits contract from the effects OF ex-
posure to the cold air. IL struck n cattle
shed IN which some forty head OF cattle aud
two Chinamen were corralied. All are
buried beneath that awful monument Of
heated meteoric stone.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
Fire et Louisvills.

Louisville, ky., special says. Fire
broke out In the four-story Weller block. /.
Tho three upper hoors are used Is Aats and
each was fall Of sleeping people. All were
rescued. Three 1remen were seriously
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
CREMATED IN COOKING STOVE.
The HOdies OF Three Children Burned
by Their Father.

The HOdt0S OF Three Children HWrMoN
by Their Father.
A MoHtreal special says: A horrible
story OF q private erematory comes to light
In st. CunegOud, suburb OF that place.
A spike-maker named Adolph Lawse re-
Gently lost three children. aud burned their
bodies in \ cooking stove to save funeral
expenses. Magistrates have bean applied
to. but they hold that he acted within his
rights. Lawse said that he had lived both
in France and cities OF the United states.
In both places he had heard that dead peo-
pie were burned in big ovens Such being
the case he thought he was justified In
burning the bodies OF his children after
death in his own cooking stove.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
DlED AFTER A LONG SLEEP.
Death Of . Wisconsin Farmer From an
Unknown MAlady,

George Rauem Of Caledonia. Wis, a
farmer 10 years of age, died ut his home
from All unknown malady. He was single
and had lived in the town all his life. Four
weeks ago he complained OF being terribly
sleepy and went to bed. His sleep lasted
for forty-eight hours. All effort- to awaken
him having failed he opened his ey .s at the
expiration of that time. but Immediately y
fell asleep again. and during the four
weeks before his death he was never awake
over ten minutes at time. In his wakefui
moments he would take nourishment.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
N oloo0oo Tlre.

The library block In Decatur. H.. barne
The 1re started In steam bakery and
burned Ill night. The lOsses BY the Differ
eat businsss conceras In ~ block Assre-
| gate eio6,tel.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
Telsl IL : Lis = TAn.

AZ
NoTHrSc comes out of ths Ind - \ 8
goes In. ss sSss S55
scHExEs are al right % long 4 thsy
are your own.
Mosr o. the thiaga longs5 ~ ~ snes
have no existence. II u
DIp You ever notice ROW kard Il q ~
two people to get along1
LIMIT the numb4r Of your secrets.
and you limit the number " yosar tress.
bles. .
II Il said that csuas. couspsteal
woman y the best TO live with TT = u
time.
III IL very rare man who sa.'t 8;
al his misfortunes On Previd idenct ~ b
kin. 81 sss ~. s
EvEHY time yoa do = fhlns tha
worthless, you ful6li the I'M y y
those who dislike you.
THK trouble Il that when d nlan II II n
the right ~ 81 isarT ~ |s
knows every s3S ss E u 3sSss sss
a NAN aeysr knous until alfs ha1 &
mArTisd ) woman MAat oaAfti . - y " 81
made n marrying him.
il wenid y easies q iose 4 = D.
men dId nct know fhey wssy lIgs|
How D a q ~ = L lll|! 4 ( - 20 n
sssss az issss ssss \
81 ~ Nfllls1 rs ! Il y y ~ \
- xe1e. ~ 4 m 81 S. r
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26

They Hold Their First Continental Com
-Eress in Washington.

+GrOss IN warrington.
The first Continental Congress OF the Ma
tional Society Of Daughters OF the Revolu-
tioh was held in Washington at the Church
of Our Father. The Congress is composed
OF all the active officers OF the national So
ciety. one regent from each state. and the
regent and delegates OF each organized
chapter. Mrs. Benjamin Harrison. who is
President General of the society. delivered
the address OF welcome.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26

To scoLD or whip child far doing
what you do is cowardly and brutal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
BURNED AND TIM CkEw LOST.
The Lood,ans Was ssen On fire In Mid

The LOOdiNnA Was SeOn ON Fire In Md
ocean.
From an officer Of the Egyptian Monarch.
which reached port ut New York, II II
learned that the steamer which the Mon
arch sighted January IL and which was
burning. Is the I.oodiana. owned In Wind
sor. N. :. She sailed December 81 for Lon-
don with cargo Of petroleum and WAS
burned to the water and all ON board lost.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-02-26
CONGRESS In CHICAGO.
LEGISLATOR INDULGE IN A
WESTERN JUNkET.

A Rousing Welcome Given to the Distin-
Huished Guests-Chicag0 Extends tho
Invitation In Hope Ut Securing an Ap-
prOprlation for the FMif
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-07-02
The Intimate Friend.

There is nothing in this whole world
SO sweet as friendship, unless it Is love,
but deliver US from the mercics OF tie
man or woman friend who have become
SO intimate that they never knock, walk
into our house as il it were their own,
order our IilGren and servants about
with a calm air OF proprietorsh!p that is
simply maddeuing and criticise our tastes
and oar table il a fee ana easy way
supposed 10 show their good will
These friends are the ones who always
rush in just when a little domestic diff
Guilty Is in progress, or when We are
utilizing the remnants Of yesterday S
break last for tho iound.,iou OF 10 day s
luncheon.
| told Bridget l would como right ont.
OF ccurgo you DON mind me. dear.
Why, what are you doing?
And you are SO silly that rather than
pick the meat off the bones with your
finger as you intended to DO you throw
away ths markings of a paiatable dish
just because you don't want her to know
of your little economical ways and send
Bridget out forsomstliDg else that may
not be half as good.
Friendship is all right, but ones house
is ones castle, and we dop't want any one
to feel that they can walk in ard out q.
our home with the same freedom We are
entitled TO by right o! ownership.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-07-02
Tho Coming Trunk.

The coming trunk, it now appears, is to
be OF paper. Toa cursory observer, it
would seem that the DAY is rapidly hasten
ing when everything we use, occupy Or
possess will be of paper te" things ex
cepted, which will mostly be made 0:
aluminium. Bat in regard 10 the trunk
the anuourc mei.t is definitely ma,ie
that it will bis now, in i"ct-manu
fGctu!ed oI paper pulp which had been
powerfully comp essed, the process being
substantially that by which paper ca
wheels are produced. Tte Few trunk Is
exceedingly tougk-so tough it is alleged
that tho strongest and most desperate
baggage porter Or trucknan will eXpend
his nalevolenco upon il il vain; and the
owner will contemplate his futile efforts
with cheerful serenity, dashed with a
vindlctive joy, &s Q! one TEo alter long
waiting is given Tie desire u his soul
upon his enemy. That IS the sort Of a
trunk which ripe aud perfect civiliz-
alton demands; and If they will put
handles on it into which tie human
hand, not hardened by long usage, can
be inserted for the pupose OF carrying it
upstairs without being cramped and
piuched to the last limit of endurance,
the bcuefactOrs OF the raca may well
move up little to make room for SO
worthy and distinguished an accession TO
their number.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-07-02
ILKTCN, ED.

Having leased this well known HOTEL beg to inform the
travelling public that it has been thoroughly retted and fur
nishcd with all Modern Convcniences.
Having also secured the services of MIR. SAMUEL B.
FoARD, long and avoraby known he travelling public
polite and attentive clerk, will be pleasure well
business to afford our guests all attention in power.
STARE OF the pa5ic patronage especially solicited
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-07-02

A very cstimabie widow has a son WHO
is far from estimable, Evil companions
have corrupted the good manners he once
had, and the ravages OF dissipation are
already becoming visible. His poor
mother is nearely broken hearted. She
was contiding her troubles one day to an
old and trusted friend. | am afraid SAID
her friend that you are not firm enough
with john; you are too easy With him. Ga
the contrary, am sometimes afraid that
i have been too harsh. Why what have
you ever done? Oh haven't done as
thing, but | have talked to linn a great
deal. What have you saida Why, l
have said John! John. aud other severe
things.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-07-02

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