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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
FIGHTING PROHIBITION.
Kansas Germans Preparing to COntr'
tho State Fall Election.

Kansas Germans Preparing to Control
tho State Fall Election.
Topeka, Kan, special: Kansas Germans
are forming an organization, the object OF
which Is to carry the State against prohi-
bition. They will make their first fight this
fall, when the people OF the State vote on u
proposition to call a constitutional conven-
tion The scheme is to muster every Ger
man In the State and secure from him an
active opposition TO prohibition. The Ger
mans are almost TO "A man opposed to the
present law. and ii this latent power can
be walked up and 50, 900 new votes injected
into Kansas politics, they believe they will
have control Of the State.
Their scheme is to form organizations in
every county In Kansas. with Il central Or
ganizatiou OF Topeka. Already several
cities have been organized, and State
convention has been called to meet at Law
renee June 9. The Topeka Germans held
mass meeting and elected six delegates to
this convention. A resolution declaring
against sumptuary legislation was adopted.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
subscriptions will be taken for the Ansee.
lean university,

buUoCE1pClOu6 Will Dc C0k00 Tor the AUagP>
lean university. n q
A resolution unanimously passed ank.s
ing all tho societies OF the MethodlaA
Church to decline to ask for or receive
any financial aid from the United Ststae
Government for any educational or re.
lieiOus work whether among the n.
dians or others. II was stated that fra
Methodist Church, as q church. had never
asked for or received any such aid.
though some quasi NJ Q hodist orrapiya.
tion had received few thousand dol.
lars. The Methodist Church goes ON
reco-di as being utterly opposed to the
government assisting any religious bodv
in financial way. II any denominn.
tion cannot live without government aid.
the feeling was that it would bc better
for II to make an assignment and 20 ont
Of business A complete separa Ion Of
church anl state is an absolute neces.
sity, and by this acton Of the General
Conference the Methodist Church has
joined hands with the great Baptist
Church, which, SO II Is claimed. hns
never received any government aid for
denominational purposes.
the Weslayan delegate, were In good
taste. and were heartily applauded.
Bishop Vim ent's response In behalf OF
the conference was eloquent and com
rrehensive. The conferences joined In
singing Two verses OF the hymn Begin
ninS biest be the tie that binds, an
Dr. Moaiton lei, Tor his home iu London.
MOST uisorderiy scenes were the rule
during the discussion OF the rules OF or
aer, Tor the iaymen are Jealous OF their
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
Virginia Justice.

Norfolk, Va. special: News has just
been received here OF II conflict between a
band of citizens and mob Of negroes end
ing in the death of two persons and the
wounding of more and in the possibility OF
additional bloodshcd. The conflict oc-
Cured at Simmons Creek coal mines be-
tween white man named Justice, and a
negro named Wells, in which Justice
struck the negro. Instantly he was pur-
sued by a black mob. Justice took refuge
in house. but an entrance was quickly
gained and the mob poured in on the victim
and shot his brains out. About fifty armed
white men chased the blacks, Catching
the negro with whom Justice had the diff
Guilty, they shot him to pieces and wounded
one or two others.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20

Brenham. Texas, special: Near Lyons.
men found Mrs. Is. McDopough. the wife OF
the section boss, and her .-year old step
son weltcring in their blood on the floor Of
their home. The woman was dead and the
boy died soon after the discovery. A
watch and some money lying on the bed
refute the idea OF robbery. The boy was
probably killed in order to prevent hin,
from testifyiuy rs to the identity Of the
murderers. Two men have been arrested
and locked up on suspicion Of being the
guilty parties. One Is white man and
the other Is u negro. Both were recently
discharged by Mr.. McDonough. The evil
dence against them Is very strong, and it is
exl ected they will be lynched.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20

BISHOP wALDyN had everything h s
own way. Although about so years Of
age, he does more work than almost any
other preacher in the convention, ani is
held In the highest regard by tho clergy
and the laity. He Is one OF the marked
characters among the bishops, though
age is telling on him. At the close OF
the bishops address he presented to the
conference native African girl about
years old, and only nine months out
Of heather Africa. The litt,c girl was
placed upon the speakers table amid
great cheering. When Bishop Taylor
said that the child had been out Of hea-
thendom only nine months, Bishop Fow-
ler added: And Is now In the general
conference This sally brought down
the house. Bishop bowman stepped to
the table and took the child by the
hand, at which colored delegate shout
ed that now prophecy is fulfilled in that
Ethiopia has stretched forth Its hands
unto God. The bushes of BisEoE Pow
man, as he was the one that took the
outstretched hand, created storm Of
applause. This was one OF tho mo It
pleasant incidents OF the conference se 70
Tar.
In the discussion Of the American
university and Christian education, oil
the addresses were with reference to the
proposed great university at Washington,
which will be open only to college grad
uates and the doors ot which are not 10
be thrown open until an endowment
fund o. $5 ,0O0. 900 has been secured.
The nature OF tho scheme Was set forth
by Bishop Hurst while presiding. Rev.
DR.. Moulton, the English delegate. was
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
Tho New Bridge at Memphis Opened.

Memphis, Tenn, special: With Impress
i've ceremonies, the great steel bridge across
the Mississippi River was formally declared
open for traffic in the presence OF great,
throng OF people. including distinguished
visitors, both State and National, from this
and adjoining States. The dry was OBJ
served as holiday, and the man of war
Concord and river craft OF all kinds were
covered with bunting. The weather was
delightful. The festivities began with an
imposing street parade. includ ng the mill
tary visitors. distinguished guests, fire de-
partment, and floats illustrative Of the
industries OF the Mississippi Valley. When
the procession reached the bridge the cere-
monies began by sending eighteen locomo-
tives upon the structure as test OF its
strength.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20

nearly 3o,c00 during BISHOP uoODsELt.
the quadrennial. 1hc Methodist sun
day schools in India row have men,
bership OF over $4,000, an increase of
$4,000 during the four years past. In
the day schools the church had 29,0C0
native pupils OF India. Tho report
warmly commended the work OF women
in the missions OF India. The church
has established three publ shing houses,
and Is sending out pamphlets and peri
odicals in n NO different languages from
its own presses. The day OF small
things is past. sad the Bishop. We
must take up the work before US ard
carry practically the responsibility es
laid upon US. We do not know what may
happen tomorrow, but We do know that
> the sun never sets in the morning. 1t
just morning in India. Let US up and
be doing while the daylight lasts"
Bishop Taylor, Of Afr ca, undertook
to read his report, hut having been a
preacher for fifty years without ever
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
HATS, BOYS.

Raise your hat, boys, when you meet
q girl or woman or elderly man that you
know, be your acquaintance with them
ever SO slight.
Take off your hats, boys, whenever
you enter house, be it the home Of
poverty or wealth. For thus will you
prove yourselves to be possessed of the
lspirit that distinguishes the true gentle.
man.---Detroit Free Press.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20

handsome, and no one wonders why tho
veteran minister has chosen such conn
paniUn for the closing years OF busy
and successful life. The venerable
groom is as gallant and as happy as II
oaly coming out OF this teens.
The committee on the Worlds CO.
lumhian Exposition reported, and the
report was adopted. 1t sets forth the
Christian character Of the discoyerers of
America and of the founders Of this Re-
public. 1t recounts the expressed opin.
ions of the fathers Of the nation, and Of
Abraham Lincoln. and other such men.
The following resolutions In substance
were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That 10 open the gates OF the
exposition on the Sabbath would bo to
ai.iict $500 600 Methodist, and 1900 1000
adhe-cnts. and would shock the moral SOM
timents of all civilized nations and violate
The law Of God.
Resolved. That Congress should condition
all appropriations upon the written agree
ment that the gates shall be closed on the
Sa bhath.
The actioa OF the general conference
has teen telegraphed to both houses OF
Congress and 10 the President and to
the officers of the Worlds Columbian
Exposition. While the conference ID
heartily in favor Of the exposition It 10
heartily opposed to it's opening on the
Lords day, and the utterance OF the
highest ard most in fiuc ntial body In the
Methodist Church will powerfully affect
the entire denCminat on, and will have
much to do with the exhibits and the at.
tendance upon the exposition.
Tie greas debate Of the conference
uron changing the constitution OF the
church was carried on at almost in-
terminable length, extending over sev-
eral days, lu. always with lively tn
terest. The ma n quest on was the right
OF repre- . ,nt ation OF laymen. The final
action was regarded as victory for
those who held that tho plan Of lay rcp-
resentation is not part OF the consti-
tuition, but it was not satisfactory to the
committee, because there were many
other things In tho report that they
wished to have discussed.
DIR. J. NJ. King, Of New York, q lead
ing cand date for the cpiscopa.y, Tered
reeout on for a proposed amendment
to the Constitution Of the United States.
1t relates TO TIE protection Of the public
schools in the United States against re-
lgious encroachmcnts and to define the
attitude of the churches with relation to
the schools. DR.. King Spoks earnestly
In behalf Of the resolution. He wanted
the confer nee to indorse the bill which
has been prepared upon the subject Of
the complete enforcement Of church and
state. The passage OF tbs bill would
save the public schools from sectarian
influence, he said, and would remove Q
great deal OF politics from ihe churches.
4 he resolution was adopted.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
s,u.ce Robb,nx Ends in De.th.


Boise City, Idaho, special: Sluice rob-
bing Is on the same level throug hout the
Pacific coast as horse stealing. Anyone
who attempts it knows that he will be shot
on sight when caught. This makes all the
meaner the crime of Some unknown man
who used a girl as cats paw to rob
siuices near here. { Bill D8mpna0>& miner
at Saddle Greek. had for some time been
missing a great deal OF rich amalgam from
his sluce boxes. He kept watch for several
nights and noticed that a small calf came
about the same time every night to drink
from the sluce box, and he fred at the calf.
With human cry the calf staggered up ON
its hind legs and fell to the ground. Run
ming up to the supposed animal Dampman
discovered he had shot and killed girl
about Is years old dressed in male clothing
The theory Is that u man planned the rob-
berry, which must have netted him thous.
ands Of dollars.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
YELLOW FEVER RAGING.
Reports From Brazil Say People Are
Dying by tho Thousands.

Dying By tho Thousands.
Philadelphia special: The bark Samuel
B. Hale arrived here from Santos. Capt.
Cuptili died of yellow fever at sea ou March
10. Mate WesterEcrg's description OF the
yellow fever at Santos and the misery
brought about by its deadly effects Is horri-
bic. lie said that it was no unusual thing
to see the bodies OF men and children lying
along the narrow streets slowly wasting
away. Every hospital was crowded and the
authorities were powercss. The officers Of
the government were seen to kick aside the
bodies OF human beings who had died on
the streets. SD us not to ob,truct the path
ways, and once In while large wagons
gathering up the dead that could be seen.
Large plots of ground owned by the gov
crnment were used for the burial OF the un-
fortunates who succumbed to the plague.
No collins were used. The usual way OF
burial was to dig long trenches, into which
hundreds OF bodies were thrown. The suf-
ferings among the sailors alike were fear
ful. large number OF vessels were prac-
tically abandoned. there being no one left
to look out for their interests.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
Insurgents slain.

Grande City, Texas. special: A fight
occurred between Mexican soldiers and a
remnant Of Garza's command under con-
maud OF Julian Florea. Eustigio Roman
and others ut place back OF and above
Mier. called La Mecca. Flores and negro
named Abxldo and eight others OF the outs
laws were killed. No prisoners were taken.
One Of the soldiers Is said to have been
wounded. After the battle the remainder
OF the gang fed toward the United States.
The authorities on this side have been
notified and asked to send out troops 70
intercept them.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
A ssir Firs in ysris tol.

London special: The Barnett Harris
Oil Warehouses at bristol, containing 1000
barrels uf oil, caught 6re and we're soon
destroyed. The blazing oil ran into the
water In fiery stream, and the hsrbor vas
q vefitable sea OF Ore. Five vessels sue
coined 70 the burning fluid. Three barges
and . lighter were almost consumed. Tha
flames communicated 10 scverals ware-
houses. and these buildings and their con-
tents were seriously damaged BY Are and
water. The names spread to = distillcry.
which was also destroyed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
Tho Texas Kind Of Honor.

Fort Worth, Texas, special: II. Q. Russell
and w. II. Conman. commercial travellers,
had shooting scrape In which the former
was killed and the latter was seriously
wounded. During CoRman's absense on
the road, Russell annoyed tho handsome
Mrs. Coffman with his attentions. On the
husbands return she told him. They went
20 Russells boarding house and demanded
nm apology which was refused, and the
shooting commenced. with the result stated.
Mrs. Conman claims to have fred the fatal
uhnf
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
ANXIOUS tn he Annexed,

San Francisco special; Tho steamship
Mariposa arrived from Australia and Hon.
olulu. From the passengers IL is learned
that the Hawaiian Legislature will meet on
the 2sth. and the most important subject to
come before 1t, will be the question of an
nexation to the United States. From what
can gathered, the proposition seems to
moet with considerable favor and 1t is
stated that the sugar planters are working
for annexation and using all means to
carry it to a success ,ful issue,
A heavy wind and rainstorm visited
Hawaii on the 4th inst, doing great dam-
age. The rice crop will probably be badly
MI
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS.

LITTLE MISS LARK.
My sister ain't bit O. good
About the house;
She never brings stick Of wood,
An If she sees q mouse
She hollers loud AZ loud Gun be-
Amt half as brave as me!
When pa gifts up to make the fro,
She jest stands by
Likes il she was some young high-Aier
As wot don't work. My eye!
She ain't bit like poor folks child;
She makes my ma most wild.
And wen she holds her head So high
l calls her proud.
An tells her she ain't gooder'n
She says, Don't talk so loud;
It amt perlite my teachers say"
An EN- she II strut away.
my pa says: "Let the gal alone,
| She'll make her mark
Some day" an ma says: Cant be done
|: With no more sense than Lark!
That's my pas name; sis looks like pa;
\ Folks say he's smartern ma.
My sister says one night to me,
/ That everyone
| As come out here across the sea
| Has tried for stakes and won,
And she's agoin' to be great,
Some day if we'll just wait.
That alters rilcys up my ma,
An she gets mad.
But sister looks straight up to pa,
N hell say: "lm doyed glad
The gal has got the grit to rise;
just 60 it, Shincy -eyes!"
-lWashington Post.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20

Gainesville, Texas. special: News
reached here::of a terrible cyclone in Tur-
key Valley In Green County. 1t swept
from one end Of that fertile spot to the
other, literally demolishins everything in
its path. Even dugouts were unroofed and
the people lifted out OF them. The extent
OF loss OF life cannot yet be ascertained.
Five are known to have been killed and ten
were probably fatally hurt. Hardly per-
son In the valley escaped without injury OF
LII
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
DUN's REVIEW OF THE WEEK.
Frightening Prospects Despite the I'm
favorable Weather.

New York sp, ciai: X. G. Dun & Co. s
Wcehty Rcriew Of Trade says: The contin-
uauec Of very unfavorable weather
throughout u large portion OF the West
brings serious apprehension regarding the
crops OF the year In all other respects
the situation appears satisfactory, and at
most points the prospect Of trade are con-
sidered more hopeful The money markets
are everywhere easy, with visible improve
ments in the demand at a few points
Bad weather is named as retardins trade
in dispatches from Cleveland, from Dem
yer and nearly every intermediate city
reporting. Yet ut Chicago sales exceed
last years; collections are easy and n
good condition Of trade, in spite OF retard-
ing influence, Is manifest. Receipts OF
WOOL wheat, corn, cured meats, lard, but
ter and cheese show moderate decrease.
while increase is seen in dressed beef and
-four. 90 per cent in cattle and hogs, "a
third In rye and a large increase in oats.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
GIT from tho Gar.

Riga. Russia, special: Count Bobrinskt,
In the presence OF the city authorities, pre-
sented to Capt Spencer. Captain OF the
American steamer Conemaugh, which
brought to this port from Philadelphia q
cargo OF -four, grain. and provisions for the
benefit of Russian famine sufferers. an en-
ameled tea service, the gift OF the Car
to the American officer. The Governor OF
Riga gave banquet TO the officers OF the
steamer A performance In their honor
was given at the circus. They will attend
a dinner given by the Prefect, and will
afterward be entertained at . gala per-
formance at the theater.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
Cruel treatment Dy Indiana

City of Mexico special: A party OF Maya
Indians recently captured q camp OF twelve
wood cutters on the confines Of Balixe. The
Indians first tried to force the wood cutters
70 confess the whereabouts OF their com
rades by emitting or their ears and nosess
Not succeeding, they then killed the whole
twelve.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
Eight Men Killed In the anaconda Mine

Butte. Mont, special: A heavy cave-in
occurred iE the slopes OF the east 500 foot
level Of the Anaconda mine There were
about fifteen men working at this point,
and 1t Is supposed that eight were killed.
The dead bodies Of three men were recover
ed. Three of the injured men were also
taken out. 1t may be several days before
the other bodies are re ached.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
To Declare a General strike.

Chicago special: Unless the demands OF
the iron workers are conceded, the Chicago
Building Trades Council will be asked to
declare u general strike OF workmen OF the
Worlds Fair grounds. Whether the Coun-
Gil will acceed to the request remains to be
seen. The Secretary OF the Painters
Organization said that the painters would
willingly quit work to help the iron work.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20

having read q sermon,
he broke down or his
manuscript. BY con-
sent OF the confer
ence he was perni..-
ted TO lay ASIDE his
paper and talk. Be-
ing one of the most
ready and powerful
speakers In the Meth
odist Church, he had
fair sailing. and coon
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
JORN WESLEY.

League received great praise as a medi-
atQr between the Sunday school and the
church. 1t has in three years sprung up
from naught to 5000 chapters with 500,-
900 members. The National University
at Washington Is announced as a GER
tainty and liberal cndowments asked
for, as millions will be necessary for its
equ pment. The woman's college in
Baltimore was also commended.
@The church demands an American
lied franchise as well as o naturalized
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20

Admission, Ala. specials free fight oc-
CURED among the girls employed in the
Cotton Mills OF the Admission Manufactur-
ing Company, In which several of them
took part. The difficulty started over some
trivial matter, but soon developed into u
fight that will probably cost one life and
will disable others OF tie comb tants for
weeks,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
OFT MRy a. /Sqz No 50


forty feot of water behind II gave way, aud
the flood struck the house of a family
named Thibet The occupants were awak-
cned Is the building swayed from lis foun-
dations, and waded through three feet of
water to the hills. A number Of ice house,
were washed down the river, and every
bridge In that section is gone. The water
was within few inches OF the great brick
kilns. Had it reached thea an explosion
ronld have resulted that would have
wrecked the plant Tho loss will be very
heavy,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20

Milwaukee special: Sandelin Harter. q
fireman Ia the Pabst building, shot himself
because OF domestic trouble. The next
morning his wife killed herself by taking
poison. Five children, two Of them deaf
mutes, are left to struggle with the world
by the double tragedy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
sIxty Mere Drowned.

Pesth special: The Ftsther- Lloyd pub
fishes the particulars Of u terrible disaster
near Brody, Austrian Galicia. While one
hundred workmen. with their wives and
children, were crossing the river near
Brody. the raft capsixed and sixty wcre
drowned.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20
Wealthy Stock man Murdered.

Fort Morgan. Col, special: Two men
came In and reported that on Beaver
Creek, eighteen miles south. they found
John Pnagler murdered, lie WAS q we'll
to-do stockman, and had the enmity OF the
cattle thieves.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-05-20

McKeesport, Pa, special: William john
ston, colored waiter Mt Mckee's restaur-
ant, Is lying at the point OF death. John
ston smoked 200 cigarettes in two days and
was Dragging OF the feat when he was sud-
denly stricken down and writhed in terrible
agony.