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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15

bill Is In reality an objection to any
member Of Congress who votes for any
measure Objectionable to China. This
act, now the supreme law Of the land,
commands the obedience of all citizens.
Any person appointed as Minister to
China is bound to observe and assist its
execution. This objection to Blair can
not therefore, be &aken intosAccount in
appointing another. The &obiection,
moreover. is illogical. as the act has
been III force three years without the
discovery that it was a bar to the recep-
tion Of an envoy from this government.
DENLY has been directed to communicate
these views to China
The Senate, in executive session, dis
cussed and roundly denounced the atti-
tude OF the Chinese Government, but
has taken no action, as the matter is
still in the hands Of the State Depart-
ment
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15
loud Rain.

John Aitkcn. the well known me.
teorological investigator. to whom we
are indebted for the discovery of sew
eral fundamental facts in connection
with the formation Of fogS and dew,
has been Investigating clouds from
the summit of the Rigi and Pilatus.
He now finds. as in former observa.
Itions, that fog is intimately depend.
'ent on the presence of dust particles
in the air. each Of the invisible gran.
ulcS forming the nucleus of tiny
head of water these yesic!cs consti-
,tuting in the aggregate clouds, mistS,
and their kindred. At elevated situa-
tions the air is comparatively free
from dust, while lower down IT is full
or it. Eut while clouds are passing
over a peak the number of particles
varies considerably. This, he dis
covers by series of carefully COM
piled data, is due to the fact that the
air entering into the clouds has forced
itself up from the valley below.
Hence the mountain air is pure o.!
impure in exact accordance with the
amount OF this lower world current
which has reached it. When the
cloud vanishcs the ether resumes its
old composition. Another curious
fact just discovered by the same inde-
fatigable observer is that the moment
a cloud forms 1t begins to discharge
its contents in the shape of "A steady
shower Of minute drops. The drops
are not capable of being appreciated
by the unaSslsted senses: but by the
''fog counter" an instrument of Mr..
Aitken's invention. the exact number
falling on a given space can be readily
noted. What is still more curious is
that though the air is in such circnm.
|stances saturated with damp, seats,
|stones, and other large objects near
the earth are perfectly dry, the drops
being cvaporated by the radiant heat
of the ground; but pins head OF
|other small object, not offering the
same area is in these circumstances
often covered with a minute glObule
'of water. The fact of clouds thus
thus beginning to rain small drops
whenever it is formed may account
for the disappearance of these vapor.
Gus masses by gradual exhaustion,
without any change in the wind OF
temperature.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15
Those school land Deals.

THE report recently circulated that .
ring existed in several connties In
South Dakota which had for It's object
khe bearing Of the price Ia the sale
OF school lands seems to have had good
deal Of foundation from recent develop
ments. Superintendent Whipple Of
Minnehaha County was one Of the su-
perintendents who took exception to the
statement published in regard to
rings" aud in an open letter published
he attacked tho Depnty Land Cemmis-
sioncr In very savage 10 amer for intis
mating that there could be such pos
sibiity as q combination among the
prospective land buyers. But develop
ments show that in Whipples own
county fraud has been perpetrated.
After the land sales in Minnehaha
County Gov. Mellette received an affi-
davit from four responsible farmers In
that county by which they swear that
land was knocked down by the auction
Ger 10 certain parties without giving
them chance to bid, and they stood
within ten feet of the auctioneer.
In speaking Of the fraud developed In
Minnchaha County, Gov. Mclette, who
by law has to approve OF the sale of all
school lands, stated that he most GER
tainly would not approve OF this par
ticular sale. lie further stated that 1t
was but natural that people should try
and get the lands ut as low price as
possible, and that they no doubt worked
all kinds OF schemes to gain their end
therefore, when it came to his knowl-
edge that fraud had been perpetrated
in any particular sale he would disap-
prove of the sale and compel the land to
be sold over again.
The trainers of our State constitution
did a good act when they incorporated
in the constitution that all school lands,
before they were sold, should be first
appraised by State board consisting Of
the State Auditor, State Land Commits
sioner, and the County Superintendent
OF each county in which the school
lands to be sold are situated. This
board has appraised all the lands sold,
and in this way none OF the school lands
have gone for less than fair value.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15
Returning from Oklahoma.

DENISoN, Texas, special: A large
number OF neg oes who had been to
Oklahoma, passed through here en-
rout to their ola homes in Eastern Texas
and Northern Louisiana. Most of them
were in destitute circumstances, many
of them being on foot and without
money, but elated with the idea of get
ting home again. One old darky voiced
the sentiments Of the crowd when he
exclaimed: mo more oklahoma for mel
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15
HEALING THE SICK.
Latter Day saints Attempt to Perform
Miracles.

Latter Day saints Attempt to fcrfOrm
Miracles.
1SDEPENDENCE, Mo-, special: The
basement of the temple of the Reorgan-
lied Church of Latter Day Saints
looked like hospital. The elders in
ATTENDANCE had advertised that they
would heal the sick by the laying on of
hands. and many persons suffering from
various ailments were taken to the tenn
pie, some on stretchers, some on cots,
and some on chairs to be cured. The
manner of their treatment was very
simple and consisted of pouring a few
drops of olive oil, which had previously
been blessed by Prophet Joseph Smith,
upon the head of the patient, and the
laying on of the elders hands. No cures
were effected, although several pro-
fessed to experience some relief.
At the business session 1t was decided
to hold the next conference on April 6.
1893, at Lamont, Iowa, the home of Jo-
seph Smith.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15
Cost OF Ch.ii's fooii . hn~aa.

The recent civil war in Chill cost
the victors, the congressional party,
SIS, 600, 900, according to a recent
estimate made by the Chilian news
papers. OF that amount $3.50. 600
was contributed by Sonora Dona
Juana Edwards, the mother OF Don
Augustin Edwards, Minister OF Fl.
nance, from her private fortune. The
|,0st OF the war to the Balmaccda
partisans has not heen figured out.
perhaps because thew lost everything,
.and u j Lig tlssag 70 estimate O.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15
oPTfllk BILL lili


The Houss Cou1Alt
ture has 0fmally
prepared ~ Mr. HAtsh'1 IN
Ia favot q the antl-oltson nlIl
measure - A4reed upon Il ~
bill with some mOdtfsca atloss n les
with the sugGestlcas made scms As
ago ~ Beaatet Aonburlk The olll
does not propose q tnterftse si4o 1ss
ture cpntfnrts tor ~ llealvee Ae hel
pfpducts hae ts leyie1a
Those d1oA ., =
~ y. ~
assessae ~ i1ce - /! l.l b. ss
ueies 70 % solo ana delivAreds a. nnSS ~
not ~ purchase acquired sne uensee
their future possessions. These dsAl.
ers are required t0 pay Si,OOv annQ-
ally ss . license rec for conduct!ng
their business ina shal also psy tAe
luI.nei suM " ccu's ,uu1 -. Isu.e.sy vsesy
iounu III. =, ~ ,s - In11sc.Iisa - n.rs. us.s.ss
nops. po'a; % ,,n o".v - os.aOz eSsDsc - ~
ploaues ~ sTine' s ana My su@ Z. ~
ccuto uuSnci iut every uuDarlOt WHODSs
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15
Highest Of al IN Leavenng cott Report Aug ~ 1889
R&!a!!'!!! g! Rssiss BSxass7
ABSOllTEly plJpE
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
ssmsly for the speedy and permanent cure OF
Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh. Asthma and
aal throat and lung affections. also a!positiye and
radical cure for Nervous Debility and all Ner-
vous Cor,platnts, after having tested ito won-
letful curative powers in Thousands Of cases,
has felt i his duty u make 1t known to his suf.
ferlAg fellOWs. Actuated by this metive and q
DESIRE to relieve human suffering, will send
ire o. esaags. to sll who desire it this recipe.
ions for preparing and using. Sent by mail By
adaressine with stamp. Manning thispaper.
W. 4. Noyes, $40 Powers Block. Rochester.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15
{ Olden Wedd, ng Follow ed by Divorce.

WHEELING. W. Va, special: Mrs.
Sarah Ann Shoemaker, aged IS, is suing
for divorce from her husband, aged 50,
a prominent ministe,. She charges
cruelty and neglect, and it is said an.
other woman has infatuated her huS-
band. Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker have
lived together for fifty years and are
greAt-grandparents
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15
Dakota FIGURING Mills!
new DEAL new FIRM

; These Mills having been thorugh-
~ repaired during the recent "shut
aown," now start up with improved
facilities with a new firm and a new
and skilled miller. We are prepar-
ed to do merchant and exchange
work and guarantee results. We
desire to purchase corn and oats
and will pay the highest market
price, and we intend to make good
market for these products, our facili-
ties for handling corn making it an
object to sell to us. We want inn
mediately, large quantity of corn
and oats. Call and see us and bring
your grists for -four.
T., ). !. .@.- SHEAFE d BoYNToN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15
/ SIneIter Burns.

BUTTE, Mont, special: The Butte
and Boston Smelling Company was COM
pletciy destroyed by fire. The est
mated loss is s? so, 900; insurance, $780,
900. Five hundred men are thrown out
of noNmpnt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15
Earthquakes in New York.

ALBANY, n. V, special: Two earth
quake shocks We're felt in this and ad-
joining counties shortly before noon.
In some places they were so severe that
they ratified crockery, threw down plas-
ter. and sent people IN a panic into the
streets
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15
MILLIONS BURNED Up.



Property valued ct 4,0OO, 600 vas
sons robbed Of their homes BY 0ro a$ &
New Orleans, Sunday. Flames wAre
discovered among some cotton In lFont
Of the so-called fireproof press on NprtA
Front street. The department Fespond.
ed promptly, but the wind was' 8 hl9h
and the cotton 20 dry that II busaed
like tissue paper. The Aromsu Wolko9
like demons to arrest tho progress q ~
flames, but Ill their eisorts wNsu ~
avaiiing. Chief O'Connoe souAd61 4
repeated alarm, which hroueht mogs Ga.
gines to the scene. but they hAd ~ Amoot
whatever. The woodwork cracked 81
fell to the ground and the bright nagneo
leapsd upward from every part e -
compress. @
After three repeatsd alarms eeneen1
alarm was sent In, and Ill the eo9iAeo
In the city, with the exception d go
or three, were called out, The 1ro-
proof press had about lO.OO balee ok
cotton stored In 1t. This was entirely
consumed.
In half an hour after the names hA4
started tho hre-proof press was totally
consumed and the flames commnnicete1
to an adjoining press. In this pg0se
vas e4ored 6O an, haIaa ~ 1ntfom s1lIsne
~ vbich ras tsken out - 4 ni.e~ ~
sasetv ~ The msinr nnrtio. knrrsyer
wss n A.mss n : ssort tims' ~ ~ &
49, imnossihla to ave r. ia s',
S.ddeniv : ANAL asmn -. -, q,
,.sr sEvvsrd from . @.,1 correr 81 - T-As.
n.ndanca nress n s sacnnd sic,.,s'4 m = !.
eusire snners va ahia.e ~ ~ Nn.s
sarn,ed simnst . mia hi.,cr n - Ts B
tSa vsrs ware storad sc.rc tsn ~ th.,,,sa a
l..I:s Thia urovad ercsli~rt fnsi ~,
tha 1.mas and in ! Ilttie Mrre a.. 4 - ,..s
consumed @ - 3.s''
Tha tct.l .monnt ~ ,n44on h,.rn1A - G
r.s- ss c.n nov Il sacsrtesnsd ~ s.s3- {
m.tad = y, 00n h.lea' heI6 ~ S.SfnII,a (
ana com m,saion mnrchsnts' ~ rcv.,1s 1
by their omen poiicies. iueh & fHia 1
cotton will N sant tn tha nlckAriea .SssS
saved. 90 that the total loss will psUb-
ably not exceed $50 : bale, makins u
total on cotton between 31,Oo0.0o9 AnA
81, ,25O, 900. Loss On presses md aheAo
estimated at $l5O GOO. It b thought ~
fire started from 8 cigarette which eorno
person threw among the cotton,
While the fircmen were ilehtinx ~
cotton ilro an alarm was given 81 anu4he4
at Laurel and Third streets. about tgtolvo
blocks away. The flre began With ~
sacrifice OF two young lives. a IiftIo
daughter OF Mrs. Valentine was all'agA
coal-oil lamp when It exploded. 1hs
flaming oil was thrown ever on tnfant
sister and both children were busns6 ~ /
death. Tho flames spread out on their
mission OF destxuction making 8 hneo
funeral pyre for the unfortulste iit{ao
ones. Chief O'Connor sent saversl d n
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15
------------------------
LANDS IN DEMAND.
Hundreds Of Deputies Required to Take
charge of the SissetOn Reservation.

Hundreds Of Deputies Required to Take
charge of the Sisseton observation.
Gov. MELLETTE has directed the
sheriffs OF the counties near the Sisse-
ton Reservation lands to be opened. to
summon 100 men each for posse, and
take charge Of the Sisseton Reservation
when the government opens it on the
18th. They will be backed by the en-.
tire State military and there are al
ready at Browns Valley, Mimi, 200 or
300 regular soldiers 10 keep order In that
neig h borhooj. The crowds continue to
gather around the boundaries OF the
reservation in anticipation Of the rush
for lands.
The reported crooked dealings Of the
land agents cause indignation. 1t is
generally understood that the govern
ment will issue general order defeat
ing the aims OF sharpers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15
NEW POINT in DIVORCE CASES.

Baron DO stuers Was an Ambassador
and the Court Had No Jurisd ction.
TIE bill of exceptions for tho new
trial In the De Stuers divorce case
makes . new point that the court at
Sioux Falls had no jurisdiction because
the Baron was an ambassador to France
from the Netherlands. and the statutes
OF the United States declare that the
Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdic-
tion in suits against am bassadOrs. The
statute was meant, OF course, to apply
to ambassadors TO the United States.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15

THE Supreme Court has declared the
prohibition law constitutional. This
will close tho saloons at Yankton that
have been running under local license
law during the past year. Onc-haIf the
salvonkeepers are now on bail pending
their trial for violating the law. A test
case was made before Judge White last
August, which was appealed and . do
cision rendered reversing Whites Geci-
sion. Prohibitionisis are encouraged,
and saw they will now close up ell the
saloons
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15
JUST LOOK THIS OVER.
IT Is or FJ.iNTEREsT TO ALL
READERS.

OF Every Day OccurrsAce IN the Great
state Or south Dakota for the Fast
Week "A List or All Events Of lmper-
tance.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15
Pollock Gr.ntcd . uivorc..

PUBLIC interest in the Pollock divorce
case at Sioux Falls ~ill be revived by
the announcement that Judge Aikens
has granted Pollock his divorce, allow
ing the defendant the custody Of three
children and $50 Ter M nth for their
maintenance. The dcfendan counter
claim for $50, 900 was not allowed The
court finds that the defendant was
guilty OF desertion, lut not Of adultery
as charged. The case will undoubtedly
60 to the Supreme Court.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15
Kick from NsnktOn's School Board.
THE YAnkton County School Fund
Board. at . meeting held, adopted the
following resolutions:

Whereas, the Commissioner Of School and
Public Lands has Disseminated against the
farmers in his instructions relating TO lOaning
the State school fund; therefore be 1t
Resolved That 1t is the sense Of this board
that said discrimination IN unjust, and that
therefore the County Treasurer be aud is hereby
instructed tonotify the Commissioner OF School
and Public Lands that the balance OF the State
school fund remaining in the County Treasury.
and which IL not already awarded to school dis
trlcts. awaits his order and that no interest
will be paid on said money after date Of said
notice
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-15
sales Of south Dakota Land.

DURING March just passed, the cash
sales OF land at tho United States land
Office at Aberdeen amounted to g., ,4O2. 80
and embraced l,Os2.39 acres. There
were 40 homestead filings, embracing
6.367.43 acres. There were 81 final
homestead proofs, embracing 5,3l9.O6
acres. During March, 1891, the cash
sales amounted to only 8 'Oi."5 and cov-
cred but 4s3.e6 acres Of land. There
were but 10 homestead filings, embrace
ing 2,7a5.aO acres, and there were but 6
final homestead proofs, embracing 9CO
acres.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-15
Athletes of the Present Dar

J. L. Sullivan, sec etary of the Ams>
teur Athletic union. president o. the P 9.
time Athletic club. and athletic editor of
the Sporting Times, writes:
For ears have been actively con-
nected with athletic sporrs. Islwsys
found il TO my .dVantsge to use Allcock g
Porous Plssters while in training. as they
quickly remove soreness and stiffness
and when attacked with any KIND of
psins. the result of slight colds, 1 always
used Allcock's with beneficial results l
have noticed that most athletes of the
present day use nothing else but AL
cocks Plastprs."
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-15
The Bank of St. George. ,,epo.

The Bank of ST. George, of Genoa, for
700 years held an unrivaled position in the
world, and combined the qualifications of
the Bank OF England with those of the
East India company. During all this period
1t was in direct communication with Eng
land, and thousands of unedited documents,
tending to throw light on the history of
commerce, are there awaiting a successor
to Rawdon Brown Certainly they are as
rich as the arc Yes Of Venice, if not rich
er. Within tie psf ten Years an attempt
has been made 90 put them in order, and
to index them. Imagine the task There
are now $1,000 packages of papers dating
from the Tenth century to the end of the
last, each containing several thousand
documents. N ationaI Review
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-15
COAL VALLEY.

Coal VALLEY. Dec l4-Tbe people
are rejoicing 10 see so much snow.
>ieig b n will follow.
The news of the reelection of W. b d
Dow as steward Of the County Farm
meets with satisfaction here
Mrs. Alexander, wife of James Alex-
ander Of Rurul, woo has been at tie
hospital for three months, and has re-
Gently been stricken with paralysis is still
alive but is nearing her end. She was
removed here to be looked after, as the
proper nursing could not be obtained at
ner home.
Yrs John s. Corns. who died Oh the
7th at her home Oh Rock river bottom
was a daughter of Robert McQrsid and
was born in Henry county in 1884 She
vas raised in this village till her marriage
and since then has been living on Rock
liver. She leaves one child seven years
OF age. and q husband to mourn her loss.
she had been ailing since last winter,
>hen she had an attack of Ia grippe
which afterwards resulted in thst
DIRE disease. consumption. The
decease d was a member OF the Presbyier>
an church, a was admired by her
relatives and friends. the funeral took
Jlsce on the 9th from the residence
Services were held 1t her home by Rev.
". B N, Kee sfficiatirg. The remains
we're laid TO rest in the Coal Valley Gem
siery. There were present large num-
,er OF persons. The relatives and friends
1ave the sympathy of the community.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-15
.CORDOVA.

CoRDoyA, Dec 14.-CEe fair which
Was held bV The ladies of the 4ii society
of the ;! Z church report the net pro-
ceed5 of their efforts 20 be about $40.
The children are looking forward 10
the holiday vacation of the public schools
with great deal OF pleasure.
Quite good many of our citizens are
confined to their homes o. account of
bad colds. as q result Of the continued
damn weather.
The crossing on the river is very poor
again, owing to the damp weather.
A. Fog; was visiting our business men
here on Tuesday.
Frank HamhlIn was shaking hands
with old friends here on wednesday.
Miss Annie Sells, of St. Louis. is visit
ing her grandmother, Mrs Harriet Vande~
burg.
George Osgood, Of Chicago, is buying
horses in this city The past few days.
A s. Hayn es and Ii G. fuller have
commenced to buy poultry for the holi-
iay market They report that the far
mers are holding for much higher prices,
and that it is impossible to get great
quantities
Quick d Htynes report good trapping
ann shooting on the Docis bottoms.
Harry Ely WAS home from his work on
the TAI road few DAYS asst weet, and All
Aulers and Charles Green a few days this
week
Two more new members Charles Wen
del and S Cool were taken into the band
1T the last meeting
SpoOr & Stocum's, hay and straw bal
ers. are again busy after the siege of
damp and rainy weather
Rod Pinneo, son of ID. T. Pinned, who
is located at South Superior as a tele-
graph operator, is spending two weeks
vacation vi his par, uts Rod is us en-
terprislng young man whose presence is
| nsllet with delight bv his old friends sud
associates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-15
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor gentle action and
1oothing effect of Syrup OF Figs. when
y need of u laxative. and if the father or
mother be cosIive or bilious, the most
ratifying results follow It's use. so that
is the best family remedy known. and
very family should have bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-15
Rub the Gums Well

with S1zodont when they don't become
spopgY or de'ached from the necks of the
tech Let them bleed freely and SO re
cover their tone and health. This SozO-
don't is the hest rem edial agent for els
essed gums and teeth. TRY and learn.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-15
Excursion Rates for Christmas and New
Year.

The c., NJ. & St. P railway will cell
ex -ursion tickets for one fare and one
tnird. Tickets on sale Dec. 24th, 25th,
s6 b and Slst and Jan. 1st aud Cd. good
return no to and including Jan. Sd,
1898 Tickets sold within distance of
100 miles. Z. D. W. HOLMES, Agent.