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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
HEAVY LOSSES OF WHEAT.
Millions OF Bushels In North Dakota Ru-
iMed by the Variable Winter.

jamestown, N. d., special: The farm ars
in North Dakota are Just beginning t. real
ize the extent OF the damage done their
grain in stack as well as ia shock the past
winter. 1t has been reported that grain in
shock would be In better cun iition for
thrashing this spring than stacked grain,
but the approach OF spring. with its usual
warm rains has settled the question. Grain
in the shock Is wet aud swrlled and the
warm rains will certainly cause il to sprout.
making it unfit fOr anything except perhaps
for feed. 1t is safe to say that all grain
left in the shock through the winter and up
to the present time is unfit for market. IL
not utterly useless; that grain even in
stack through the winter is severely dam
aged, While the straw seemed to be dry
the grain was damp and soft, and COED
share OF it was musty. The hard winds
through the winter drove the snow so far in
the stack as to effect the whole stack when
the snow melted. The driving snowstornl
followed by mild weather, has been re-
peatcd several times this winter, hence the
res ult mentioned. That there will be mill
ions Of bushels of grain unfit for market this
spring in the Northwest cannot he ques-
toned
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
ANOTHER STRIKE OF ORE.
An Old Miner Goes Into the Hills AND
FINDS u Lost Mine,

An Old Miner Goes Into the Hills and
finds y Lost Mine.
Los Angeles. Cal, special: silver dis
coyery near Lorisburg, little town half
way between here and San Bernardino. has
turned both towns crazy. II the stories OF
prospectors are not exaggerated, then
Cfeede itself won't be in II with this new
bonanza 1t seems that Jared Wiucup, an
old miner, first struck rich silver ore In the
foothills back OF Lordsburg. A few days
ago he came in with specimens that assayed
S1o0 to the ton, J. II. Mills, the owner, a
commercial drummer, saw the specimens
and followed the old prospector to his bo-
nanza. He uncovered a lead which he de-
clares Is richer in silver than any ore he
ever saw III Colorado. He stalted of u
claim and many prospcctors started for the
new camp. The hanging wall OF the load Is
quartzite and the foot wall Is granite.
What makes the story nf this strike plallst-
hle j. that In the mountain canyons near
there has been n tradition for thirty years
OF a silver mine that was lost after its dis
covery by a man named Hentz, one Of the
Mormons who settled In San Bernardino. 1t
Is thought Wincup stumbled on this lost
hnl,a
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08

-Four Of the Animals Taken in u New
York sugar Camp.

Watortown. \. Y, special: William Ren-
ton and William Graves captured four
bears one day this week on Maple Ridge, in
Lewis County, only a few miles from this
city. The men went to their sugar bush
early In the morning and found that the
camp had been visited during the night by
bear, whose tracks were as big as the
bottom of a sap bucket. They dropped
susarnaking. aud providing themselves
with guns and snowshoes started in pursuit.
The tracks led to IL big tree. which had been
upturned two miles away. Here they found
big, lean, fcrociois female bear jealousy
guarding three spri2ht!y cubs. apparently
about q months ol 1. The mother showed
fight, but was speedily dispatched. The
cubs were taken alive and were carried
home by the hunters. Though thin, the old
bear Weighel go hounds,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08

Milan. Tenn. special: A party was given
i'm the rural village of Crosby which terni-
mated seriously. The old-fashioned kissing
games were the feature of The evening
During the game drop the Handkerchief
Lille Tilden refused TO kiss Pete Crosby
because he had been eating onions. Crosby
became angry and iusulted the girl, who in
formed her brothor. The two angry youths
met in the hall armed. one with Il bar OF
iron and the other with hammer. and
fought desperately until parted, The Til
den boy was badly beaten, receiving serious
injuries, while Crosby's arm and nose were
lel,l ,llI.n
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
Rulgaria Getting Ready,

Sofa special: An order has been sent by
the Bulgarian government to the Austrian
small arms mauufactory at steyr for 10000
MannIicher rifles and Goo, carbnes. The
former are to be delivered as follows:
Twelve thousand in April, l4.0ao in May,
ana $4,000 in June. Tha 5000 carbines are
also to be delivered in June. Bulgaria will
then posse, 10000 rifles and 5000 carbines,
and hers will be the first of the Balkan
armies provided with an excellent rifle of
small raiihpT
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
anx'ous About Lord lleadiey.

London special: Anxiety is expressed for
the safety of Lord Headiey, an Irish noble
man. who is travelling in Mashonaland,
South Africa. He was last heard from
leaving Fort Salisbury with a small escort,
and it is feared the party were massacred
by natives. Lord Headley, whose family
name is Charles Mark Allonson Winn, has
his residence at Aghadoe House, County
Kerry. lie is Lieutenant Colonel OF the
Fourth Battalion. Royal Munster Fusileers
and Sits III the House OF Lords as repre-
sentative Irish peer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
MISSING LINKS.

WITHIN five years electricity has rev
Olutionlzed the welding OF metals and
cheapened the production Of aluminNm
over SO per cent
PRor WM. McADAMs Of Alton. ILL.,,
dug up bundle Of fossilized vegetx-
ton which he estimates has been bur
led nearly two thousand years.
jules VERNE predicts tho invention
OF ..telephote' that will enable pe splo
at the DISTANCE OF thousands Of miles 70
see one another.
A sIsTRn of Cardinal Manning, Mrs.
Austen, has survived him, and although
over ninety years Of age, she ID stili
active In charitable and benevolent
work.
A RECENT pamphlet on tho RAILWAYS
Of London states that thore ara 256
railway stations within six-mile radius
OF st. Paul 8 Cathedral, and 301 within
q twelve-mile radius Of the Same eentsf.
Two hrNDRED and fifty electric rail-
WAYS are running In the United states,
embracing c.024 miles OF track and :, [ 80
motor cars, with 174,436 horsc-power.
These railways represent value Of
over s. ,Oe0. OO0
TnE e.ection board 81 Neville. Pa. u,
1 re ,ent election ruled that legal voter
must be 81 years and 70 days old, which
shut out young man who VA hut
| fourteen days past his 2lst birthday.
No explanation Ii offered. #
kNowLgDeEis Is power. likewise monsy.
A French economist has been chAse "a
| in the Chamber Of Deputics - Athens
with receiving enormous pay froM =
French syndicate for his eorvicos ~ ef.
forts to dcpreciate Greek bonds.
Ir was the Chinese who tnv0nted the
| 9oli.known plan Of csptnfing aneke
and other watcr-fowl by wading teNero
them with basket over thu heAd -
| lras ging them under WAter bafote 10y
knew what had cautAt thsA " 90
legs. IS
THE story comes fron Bensoa lfiniss
that Bortha CA.nAh1n a. hos p4nt,e
to MARRY samuel Kahn bet19E k1q9
/ 8 ssMai. Atom. DertA9 r. 20
1 sld ana IS inches u heieht
10 pounde. The 81 N3of ~
ia. = inches hlgh Aad & ~ 4 d!
pounds III sss r sssss
4 lf1ssIss1ss I slaas 5l & &
the MN ~ ~ ~ IN n =
pus Rr1ins fouaA 11e a +
wheat "a 90;
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
MoRB.DLY AFRAID OF MARRIAGE.
Cora Moore,a memphis Girl. Died Rather
than Risk II.

Memphis special: Cora Moore, a beauti-
full young woman engaged to be married to
Ed Gribling bookkeeper. committed sui
eide throwing herself into the bayou. On
her dresser she left II letter addrc ssed T.
Mrs. Malone, with whom She boarded. In
it she says that from some things which
Mrs. McGann. with whom she formerly
boarded, told her. she could not face mar
riage as she then knew it, aud preferred
death. Her body was found where she di-
rected any searching party to look for it,
at the Second street bridge over the bayou.
She left IA will bpqueathing all her per r-onal
property and IS 900 life insurance to her
affianrel
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
WANT RETALIATION.
Chinese in the United states Sign y
Petition.


Petition.
New York special: An afternoon paper
says the Chinese residents of this country
to the number of 40J, ,0G0, almost the entire
Chinese population. have signed petition
to the Emperor of China asking him to re-
taliatc on the United States. The petition
says they fear even greater hard ships than
they now endure and accuses this country
OF breaking faith. They attribute this to
immigrants from Europe not the native
population. Interviews with leading Chi
nese merchants printed in connection indi-
cate they consider the situation very seri-
Gus. Wo kee said ndvices from China were
to the effect that the Board Of Foreign Af-
fairs have taken the matter up encrgeti-
caily. IL any further restrictive lcgisla-
ton is passed in this country they would
act at once. and within thirty days not Il
single American would be allowed to remain
in China, and special discrimination would
be instituted against the import Of all
American goods and all the treaties de-
clared at an end
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
BIG BURGLARY AT QUINCY.
The Jewelry House OF NJ. Huffman Looted
OF SsO, 900 OF NaluabIes.

Quincy, ILL.,, special: The NJ. Huffman
jewelry house was broken into and wat hes
and precious stones valued at nearly GO, 900
carried Off by the burglars. They had a
clear field and all night to work. Frank
Helmer, who opens the store, discovered
nail in the keyholc of the front door from
the outside. Unlocking the door, he found
the marble floor covered with mud that
had evidently fallen from the mems boots.
A large, old style steel safe was wide open
and its contents gone. At the foot OF the
safe lay new sledgc and u steel punch.
Mr. Huffman said the safe contained
nearly $50. 900 worth Of watche; and jewelry
and everything of value was taken. The
police telegraphed the Pinkertons, and the
jewelers. Alliance and Jewellers Protective
Association were wired for assistance
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08

New York special: Hon. Whitelaw Reid.
United States Minister to France returned
from Paris on the steamship LA Champagne.
Mr.. Reid was seen on board the steamer
aud talked freely concerning international
affairs. He had with him the reciprocity
aud cx,radit On treaties between the United
States and France.
Mr.. Reid said he had seen his name mem
toned as Il presidential candidate. but
thought it more a mark of friendship on the
part Of newspaper men than anything else.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
TIN FROM TEMESCAL.
The First Cons! !gnment Reaches New
York.

York.
New York special: a portion of the
cargo OF the Pacific mail steamship New
port. which arrived from Colon. was COM
posed Of American tin from he tin mines of
TemeScal. in California
These rincs have bccn.opened for six
months and have been operated success
fully for three months. The tin from them
has been extensively sold on the Pacific
slope. but this is the first shipment to the
East.
The tin was sent from San Francisco by
way OF the isthmus, and consisted of 33i
pigs or one carload. 1t was shipped by
Balfour, Guthrie & Co, and consigned to
Balfour Williams 4 Co. OF this city.
The quality Of the tin is equal to the best
produced in the world. being equal to that
from the Straits settlements. The Straits
tin sells for ?01g cents pound. and this
consignment OF California tin will be sold
AT the same price.
1t will be disposed of in sample lots. and
larger shipments from the Pacific Coast will
follow.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
To Lay the CnpstOnc,

Salt Lake city special: Every train
which arrives here has been loaded to its
fullest capacity with people from all over
the territory coming to attend the sixty
second semi annual conference of the Nor
ruon Church. An additional attraction
his year is the fact that the capstone of
the great Mormon temple is to he laid with
most magnificent ceremonies. On that day
II will lie just Thirty years since the
corner stones were laid.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
Russian Baby Murderers.

st. Petersburg, special: Forty women
are about to he put on trial In Wilma for in
fanticide. The prosecution expects to dis
close a horrible system of baby murder
which has been practiced for a number OF
years. The FL ST clue obtained was by the
finding OF six bodies in a cessfoo. Upon
investigation a horrible list OF crimes were
lisrnXnrel
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08

Gle have become LARGELY interested In tho
company. Miller said that the fact that
Nackey had entered the company would bo
Aikely to still further increase the confluence
OF the people In the Pacific Coast undertake
Ing. He said that he was only waiting for
Improvement In tho financial situation to
place the bonds Of tie canal In the princi-
bal markets Of the world.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
Heart.eSsness of Russian Aristecrats.

Heart'essness of Russian Aristscrats.
special agent uf Reuters Telegraph
Company, travelling through the famine
stricken districts Of Russia, sends a long
account OF his observations. He finds that
the situation is much the same as has here
toforc been told. and adds that the suffer
ing IS much Intensified by the heartlessness
of the ruling classes, and that the country
gentlemen want to keep the peasants ground
lowe sfs' uesradad AS ssnch as possible.
hooking on them as mere machines to be OPP
Grated n, chcaply as possible. Competent
authorities say that it will take Russia ten
years TO recover from the effects OF the
funlinn.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08

London special: The effects Of the strike
OF the coal miners in Durham threaten to
be more dcploribe than was anticipated by
any one who has examined into the trouble.
The stocks of fuel in the large factories are
almost gone, and il is probable that within
few weeks a number of heavy failures
will be announced. There has never been
50 grave a crisis in the history of the trade
and industry in the north Of England.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
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Tho EuSso- Bulgarian Conspiracy.

Frankfort special: The Ieitung says the
Russo bulgarian conspiracy organized in
Odessa, with branches in Constan,inopie
and Belgrade. is supported by money paid
by the Belgian government to dffray the
cost of Russian occupation, and the kuS-
sian government is coGnl2ant of Il settled
plan to overthrow the Stampoutof govern
mcut in Bulgaria.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
Highest Of 4. in 1eavenng power-U Govt Report Aug H. 1885,
Rg!a!'!!! g! Rssi9g Bsxdsgz
consumpt,on Cured.

An old physician. retired from practice. hav-
ng had placed in his hands by an East India
Missionary the formula Of . sample vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure OF
Consumption. Bronchitis. Catarrh, Asthma and
oil throat and lung affections. also aipostive and
radical cure for Nervous Debility and all Ner-
vous Complaints after having tested its won
deriul curative powers In thousands Of cases,
has felt 1t his duty to make it known to his suf-
ferinE fellows. Actuated by this motive and 4
desire to relieve human suffering, I will send
free Of charge, to all who desire Il, this recipe
in German, French or English. with full direct
ions for preparing and using Sent by mail by
addressing with stamp. naiining this paper.
=. Eoyes, SO Powers Block. Rochester,.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
Weight Lifting Record broken.

Lynn, Mass. special: Joseph NJ Ken
nedy broke the record of heavy weight lift
ing in harness here, lifting 3,242 pounds, or
three pounds more than the old record OF
$3.50 pounds, made in New York Dec. 2,
1866, by ID. A. b. Curtis.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
A war Relic Lets Go.

Houston, Texas, special: During the war
a large amount OF bombs and other ammu-
milton were thrown Into Buffalo Bayou to
avoid capture A boy named Charlie liar-
ris got one Of the bombs out OF tho bayou.
took it home, and proceeded TO open it with
an AK. He succeeded. One foot was blown
OF. he has slug in his groin and another
in his head. The stable where he was ex-
perimenting was blown TO atoms.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
A Gun Cotton Factory DeInoi shed.

St. Petersburg special: Five ton. of gun
cotton in the State powder factory explod-
ed. The whole city was shaken up. The
building was wiped cut of cNi tcn.c. The
remains OF nine work men employed in the
factory are scattered 10 the winds. AT
first is was thought that the nihiiists had
begun work again and panic prevailed
till the true causl was known.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08

Salmon City. Idaho, special: Astage has
been frequently held up near Harvey's
ranch, and Harvey and his family. consist
ing OF a wife and six daughters were sus-
pectsd. The Sheriff laid plot and bagged
the whole party While holding up stage at
the muzzle Of Winchesters. The girls were
in male attire. One confessed that they
had been trained in the business by their
father and mother
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
Conference on isehring.

Washington special: Secretary Blaine
and Foster conferred with the President on
the closed season Of the Behriug Sea. Most
of the day was devoted to the subject by
the President 1t is understood that ne
gotiations for II modus vivendi are nearing
Il conclusion.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08

New York special: amended articles OF
agreement between John J.. Sullivan and
Jymes Corbett and the Olympic Club OF
New Or.eans were signed. There is now no
loopholc for either OF the heayyweights to
avoid battling for the worlds championship
and s45 900 in money on Sept. {.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
Rels..ed When Found to Re Rich.

Pittsburg special: Frank schohay Won
Ringloeffer, almost a millionaire was re-
leased from the workhouse on a writ OF ha-
beas corpus. Ringlceifer's father was
prominent railroad contractor in Bohemia.
He died recently leaving fortune of s .000.-
600 forms About s14, 900 of his inheritance
is now i'm New York. RingloefYer will not
back 10 his native land but will begin
business In this city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
Caused by American Legislation.

London special: The Times attributes
the grave situation in India growing out Of
the depreciation of rupees, to United States
silver legislation aud anticipates further
depreciation.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
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EYnanlife Ii 0rkS Gxlll0Aa.

Burlington. Ala, special: The Sterling
dynamite works at Bessemer cNp oded,
killing six men. The force of the explosion
was tremendous. nearly every pane OF glass
in the town being broken Thc shock was
plainly felt in this city. fifteen miles dis
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
A Duet and Both Killed.

Monroe, La, special A double murder
occurred in Moorehouse Parish A white
man named f. =. Morseworthy accused
James Baker, colored. Of stealing his geese.
A quarrel ensued, both opened Ere at once,
and both dropped dead
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08

Ogden, Utah, special: A call for cat.
tlemen's convention, to sc held in this city
April 90, has been issuei, signed by 1aJ OF
the most prominent catilensen In the West
Tho cali includes Utah, Neyuda. Idaho,
Wyoming. California, Oregon, Montana,
Washington. Texas, Kansas, colNrado.
North and South Dakota, Nebraska. New
Mexico. Indian Territory. oklahopa Aad
Arizona s.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08

Melbourne special: peeming had an In
torvew with hi, solicitor Vie absolutely
denied the various crimes imputed to him.
He said he had never made any confession
and had made no admissions to anybody.
lie could prove an alibi in the case of the
murder of the three men in johannesburg,
Africa, supposed to have been committed
lN linn
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
Persona. Iraperiy.

Ilumduff Has that charming
widow any property
ketchum Yes. considerable.
Plumdutf-Rcal estate or personal?
Ketchnm-Personal. She has six
children, Aid Bits.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08

Little Rock special: An Alliance picnic
was held near Cove. A storm came up,
blew the trees down on the picnickers.
killed two. mortally wounded two. and dam
gerotlsly hurt seven.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08

Lithonia, Ga. special: The men who fol
lowed the two negroes accused of the rape
of Postmaster Browns daughter have re-
turned, saying there is no use Of further
pursuit, as the negroes are lest. 1t is gem
orally understood that they were lynched.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
Tha Nicaraxna Canal.

New York special; Warner Miller, Presi-
dent OF the Nicaragua Canal Company. an
nounces that Henry NJ. Fiager, John W.
Nackey, Austin CorbtM and Andrew Carne-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
TO BURN MONTREAL.
Ontrcal Has II BAD Day-EighteenF Fire
n la,

Montreal Has a Fad Nay-E5shteeh Ffre-
men Overcome by smoke.
Montreal specials: This city was beset
br number OF fires, which. in four In
stances, were of incendiary origin. At the
last FIRE an attempt was made to destroy
the Bunsccoursc market. 1t came near be-
ing "a success, aud before it could be got
under control eighteen hremen were over
come by smoke and had to be taken to the
hospitals. while thirty others had to be
laid of for IL time. Two cases are likely to
provo fatal. Loss bout Sl0N .001.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-08
A BIRDS EYE VIEW
AROUND THE WORLD AT
ONE GLANCE,
IIEARTLESS RUSSIANS.
RUSSIAN ARISTOCRATS HAVE
NO FEELING.

They Want 70 Keep the Peasants Ground
Down and degraded as Much AS Possi-
be The Effects of the Famine Will be
Felt Tor Ten Years.