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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-27
Hello Patents Expiring.

WASHINGTON special: Among attor-
news and men in Congress who have for
years followed the subject through the
courts and the patent Office. much is
being said about an anticipated break
ing of the telephone monopoly by the
early expiration Of the principal pat
ents under which it is now operating.
The patents on the transmitter and re-
ceiyer, and also that upon the general
idea of transmitting sound by electric
ity will expire within twelve months.
when, it is stated, the telephone field
will be free to half dozen or more pat
ents, and it is expected that tolls will
rapidly decline in every state.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-27

Rev. II. PRICE, CoLLIER Of Brooklyn
whom the New York papers h0vs been
trying for tho past month 70 lOcats,
arrived In Sioux Falls this week snd
took rooms In the residence portion ct
the city. He has bech making . sour
Of the Indian country with IN sstlst
named Babbett IS . companion. He
has collected interesting data on Jidian
life, and while waiting tor > decree of
divorce will write historical book on
Indian manners, religions and customs.
He talked very freely about hts trip.
which. he said, had bccn . delightful
experience, but shut up Ike . clam
when 1t was suggested thAt ho give his
side of his domestic complications. Il
am not the pastor OF any church now.
no said. s'AnA IN " no ssasA . pa.Ailc
man"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-27
JUST LOOK THIS OVER.
IT I9 OF INTEREST TO ALL
READERS.
or Every Nay Occurrences In ths Great
state 0f South EakotA for the Past
Wcek-A LAST OF ALI Eveuts or lmpor-
tAucoe
Statement by the Fair Commission.

s:atement by the Fair commis sion.
"FoR the benet lit Of the South Dakota
people who say that the Legislature Is
not justified in making Worlds Fair
appropriation l should like to say" rc-
marked Com missioner Oschenreiter.
that out OF the ffty-two counties OF
which the state is composed we have
good subscriptions from forty-one. Our
largest individual subscription is 1851,
and we have 81, 900 from the railroad
companies outside the state. A list Of
the counties and the amounts they sub
scrihed is as follows.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-27
THE PASSING SHOW
POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE
OF THE DAY.
GOLDEN PACIFIC SANDS
TO GATHER PRECIOUS METAL
ALONG THE COAST.
Gold Has Been Found In the Sand Of the
Ocean Beach at Many Plnccs-ThouEht
to Have Been Washed up from Some
Hidden Reef.
Gold in the Pacific Ocean.

Gold In the Pacific Ocean.
SEATTLE, Wash, special: A company
OF Tacoma capitalists has been organ
'zed, with w. II. Fife as President, to
extract gold from the sand of the Pa
ciic Ocean, the nature OF the process
being kept secret The company has
bought from Judge Briscoe OF oyster
vile, Pacific County, the right ia ex.
tract gold from the sand in Boards
Hollow. near Ilwaeo. and has secured
similar rights on other parts OF the Pa
ciiic Coast Gold hae been found in the
sand OF the ocean beach at many places.
from the straits OF Juan de Fuca to
Southern California, but only In occa.
sional stretches is it in sufficient guam
titles to make it pay for working. 1t
IS supposed to come, not from the land,
but to be washed up from some hidden
reef In the bed Of the sea.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-27

&. L. SAeF, formerly publisher or the
Dakota State Journal at St Lawrsnce,
has sold y portion OF that outfit and
purchased the NeWs material at Huron.
He has begun the publication OF tho
South DAKOTA Journal. IL ts he.
publican In politics and Will be devoted
to the interests of the state IT large
aud to Huron and Beadle County In
particular. Mr. Sage 10 an experienced
newspaper man, and, with his vide
acquaintance with the people and thor
ough knowledge OF tho affairs OF the
state, will have little difficulty IN maxi
ing his new paper permanent Insure.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-27

A ROMANTIC wedding took place >
few days ago, the unique feature Of
which was that the marriage csre-
mony was performed while tho parties
were on Q sandbar 10 the middle OF she
Missouri River, few miles southwest
Of Castalia The principals we're Jo-
seph Lctournea (Black bfrdJ . quarter
blood Indian. and Miss Estella KIM
kade, . stepdaughter OF Jack Sulley, .
well-known character The partiea 70.
side on the Sioux Reservation aud had
to 70 within the boundaries OF Ccarles
Mix County to have the ceremony per.
formed,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-27
A Missing Girl.

NELLIE COURTS, . girl Of about %
years OF age, employed as . domesticty
L. c. Burns near Mitchell, was sent TO
town to order some groceries. She left
the order aud the goods were delivered:
but the girl has not been seen Of heart
OF since. Her parents live In town, ana
she Intended to call on them the SAINT
evening, but they have not seen hsS
The marshal has spent three days try !.
ing to get clue, but his efiertS hHvS
proved fruitless SO far.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-27

the affairs Of the bank 10 now belae
made. It now appears that the family
residence Of George r. Scougal WAS
decided 70 c. F. Mckinney. banker st
Sioux Falls, severat months ago. IN
trust for the Scottish American Mort
gage Company, whose funds George b
Sc0ugal 4 Co had been doing business
with. #
The sale Of the properly and assign.
ment OF life insurance policies was
made necessary BY the withdrawal Of
the mortgage company and the neceS-
sary settlement with that institution.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-27
.Flour Min for AIpena.

PEASs have been put under Way tc.
ward the establishment Of flour ana
feed mill AZ Alpena, A meeting Of the
citizens OF that aud adjoining towns
was held for the purpose OF deciding
definitely. 1t was decided to erect .
structure OF about fifty barrels capacity
and committee OF five was appointed
TO INQUIRE into the actual cost OF ma
chinery, ETC., and 70 report
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-27
Set HAY ON Fire.

AT Sioux Falls several stacks Of hay
were discovered on fire. A youne girl
skating near saw Fred Bowman golnE
from stack to stack setting the hay on
fire. An alarm was spread, and bow
man made dash for liberty. The cul-
prit was captured IT atJasper. Minn...
and taken back. The hav was worth
90 bowman admits his guilt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-27

A LARGELY .attended meeting OF
gentlemen representing sll branches Of
business was held at Huron and local
branch Of the Grain and stock Belt A.
sociation was organized. with q. w
Abel president and K d Whorton
vice president Another meeting VIII
be held on the a1st inst. to complete
the organization.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-27
A Fire at Hernosa.

THE store building and stock OF xsn-
eral merchandise OF John L. Buckins.
ham at Hermosa was burned. The
loss is total, about $4,000; Insurance..
$1,000. A favorable wind and ener-
getic work saved the other buildings In
thu block
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-27
y n.kota Fsrmer.s Accident.

JOHN SAMuELs. . farmer 65 y9ars old.
living near Plankinton, got on the MIL
waukes train to come to Mt Vernon
The train backed suddenly, throwing
him from the rear platform, and the
wheels cut of his right arm.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-27
1,,nh,heri. N 4 seminary.

THREE cases OF diphtheria were dis
covered In Washington Springs Semi
nary at AlpenA DR.. Roger has ordered
the institute quarantined. and thinks
he vii; te able to conGne the disesse In
the seminary.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-27
Farmers. Alliance c,mpauv.

TsIE Dakota Farmers Alliance Com
pany held Its annual meeting at Aber-
deeh for the election OF officers and the
settlement OF Affairs. The new officials
are President }. X. johnson OF Mt
Vernon; Vice PRESIDENT, +. Il. Fanchcr
OF jamestown: Secretary, G. q. Cfary
OF Aberdeen; Directors, the President
and Viee President, George c. Crosse OF
Aberdeen, ]. w. Harden OF Woon.
socket William Glendenning Of De
Smet. /. O. Langness of Baltic, w. Il
Boyce OF Ballesyria w. e. Briggs OF
Hamiltop, S. l.. Carlisle OF Aberdeen,
Walter Muir Of Hunter, and William
Hillier OF Hooper.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-27

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bar BLADE
kcAees entf
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comMtens
boarding.
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money VIII
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-24
Chicago Grade Crossings.

From the Chicago Herald.
They are averaging three victims . day
now-the grade crossings As the weather
grows warmer and as the conditions be-
come more favorable the number will prob
ably increase. But even three persons
killed or MANNED each day is a good aver
age. 1t means LOS people q year. or the
population of a good-stzed country town.
An occasional street car or omnibus
smashed will run the figures up even
higher: Charles Cook killed at haywood,
an unknown man cut to pieces at Mont
Clair. near Center street, and William
Blunt mangled by a train at 22d street.
make up Wednesdays record. There Is no
prospect that the average will be reduced
On the contrary, as more trains are put on
and as the popuiat ion OF the city increases
the death roll will steadily swell. Mean
time certain diamond -decked individuals.
alleged to be the representatives OF the
people. continue to, attend prize tights, bet
on horse races and manipulate ward poll
tics with a contemptuous disregard OF the
public demand for the elevation OF the
tracks. This is delightful state OF az
fairs. but If the people can stand IT the
railroads will not complain. AS for the
persons who are killed at the. crossings;
they are quickly hustled under ground
and forgotten save by some foolish rela,
uves. who go about talking Of murder and
other unpleasant things.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-24
MANY ROBBERIEs REPORTED.
Most OF Them Have Been of Small Amount
Some Attempts at Burglary.

Most of Them Have Been of Small Amounts
Some Attempts at Burglary.
During the past few weeks a great
amount Of petty stealing has been done
about the city and the police have been
kept busy looking after the thieves. In
many instances small boys did the steal
ing and were caught and in most such
cases the recovery Of the property fol-
lowed. Servants and others who commit
ted thefts were also caught and many OF
them are now enjoying few weeks rec
reation in Jail. In other instances. how
ever. not only the thieves escaped. but the
property also remained uncovered. Most
of the stealing has been confined to small
amounts and very few cases have occurred
during a number Of months where the
values amounted to more than 500.
Pocket book snatching has been INDUCED
In to some extent and such offenders have
not Jared well at the hands Of the Police
Court when brought to trial.
Last night an unknown colored man
made bold attempt to rob the residence
Of Dr. John I!,a r Major on street s north north
and gained entrance by cutting the, wire
screen. Then he went upstairs and en-
ing preparations for a big haul when dis
covered. Mrs. Major who heard a noise
'ne hoe Sr man to
assaulted and knocked down by the burg
lar. The latter then made his escape. The
PoiiCC WSiS Seht AoAs bol TIC I'LL uuSf was
not to be found.
The office of the lexington and Soldiers
Home electric railroad was the scene of
an attempted burglary yesterday morn
ing. 1t was about 8 O clock when the night
Waterman was attracted to the office by
hearing a noise. and there he found a
| negro endeavoring to force open the re-
| ceiver,s money drawer. One pistol shot
was fired at the negro, but he escaped.
Policeman Hendricks was attracted to the
office by the report of the pistol. but. like
at the residence of DR.. Major, there was
no burglar to be caught.
Last Friday Mr.. Charles Groce Of 3E
18th street southeast went bathing at
Twining City and while he was enjoying a
refreshing bath some thief took from his
clothing a gold ring set with three dia-
monds.
Miss Bessie Allen Of No. 22o 4th street
southeast reports the theft Of two gold
rings from her house last Friday. Onewas
q plain ring and the other had an ame-
thyst setting.
George Holmes. No 1886 Cooks place, re-
ports that while at the flying horses near
Sd and T streets Friday he was robbed Of
silver watch.
H. w. Higham hired two bicycles Satur-
day, one to a man and the other to a boy.
He has not seen them since.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-24
WASHINGTON MARKETS.

Washington markets are normal. 1t be-
ing summer this means that it is slow
Butter is duh and the tone weak, with an
easier feeling. Receipts are on the in
crease. Creamery. Elgin fancy and other
western extras are quoted at 2lc.; creamery,
frsts, 19a19 L. do. seconds. l8al8 l-2; fair
TO good. 17a1S; imitation. Is: imitation sec
onds. 1la1S; fancy creamery print. 27a28;
western factory, Virginia and Maryland,
in due rat ito.
The egg market was cleaned I'D and the
receipts and calls are light. Nearbys and
westerns are quoted at l2al3. and southerns
at llal2 Potatoes are In full supply, prices
low and demand slim. Native cabbage is
bringing freight.
The fruit market is heavy with common
apples and prices variable Peaches
are wanted at Sl.25 and S150 per box.
Butcher cattle are steady and lambs show
an Increase of half a cent Calves have
also advanced. Dried fruit is doing very
little -o '>-'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-24

They Appropriately Celebrate the Feast OF
Mary Magdalen.


Mary MaGdalen.
The Sisters of the Good Shepherd in their
convent in Georgetown celebrated the feast
Of Mary Magdalen on Saturday with ap-
propriate services. Ten days ago the re-
treat Of the sisters closed and this was fol-
lowed by the retreat Of the children and
the penitents. which lasted until Saturday.
and which was marked by instructions and
sermons suitable to the occasion. The
services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Con-
way, S. j.. of Woodstock College. Nd, who
in New York.
In the convent the sisters now have
twentysix children who belong to what is
known as the preservation class. They are
young ones who have been Of necessity
removed from homes where the Influences
are often of the worst. They may not be
admitted to orphan asylums and here in
this safe home they are reared among de-
sirable surroundings. They never
brought into contact with the penitents,
OF which class the home at Georgetown
now shelters thirty-five.
The Good Shepherd convent here is a
branch OF the mother house in Baltimore
1t was founded in Washington about ten
years ago by Miss Annie E. Smith, daugh-
ter of the late Commodore Smith, who first
Installed the sisters at the house 1017 9th
street. Their work soon outgrew the
building and an acre Of ground on 3Sth
street Georgetown, was purchased and the
present convent erected. 1t was occupied
early In October, $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-24
THE LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Statistics which show Its Extent Through
out the World.


The recent visit of Bishop Scheele of
Sweden to this city and the tour which
he Is taking through the country suggested
a train of thought to Rev. DR.. Domer. the
pastor of ST. Paups Lutheran Church.
which was worked out in the course of his
sermon yesterday. His theme was largely
the extent of the church with which he
Is connected and its influence. He dwelt
particularly on the educational advantages
that the church has thrown around the
people of the world, stating that as edu-
Gators the church stood second to no other
sect in the world.
THE majority of the educated people of
this city will be astonished," said DR..
Domer. lat the statement that 81 per cent
OF the Christians In the world are Luth-
erans." and he gave figures in support OF
said, is represented in Europe by g. $50
pastors, 3O.J61 churches and 44.165 900 mem
bers. In Asia there are 29O pastors 351
churches and $4,000 members: in Africa,
ala pastors, $40 churches and 122 976 men,
bers; in America. 5096 pastors S40S
churches and 7.l0.S00 members. and in
Oceanica. 1I pastors, 322 churches and 103-
100 members.
The Lutheran Church was a church of
many languages, there being 80, 900, 900
speaking the German language. $500 900
Swedish. 250O,OO0 Norwegian, $500 900 Dan
ish. 204S.0O Finnish, go, 900 English, lib
900 Hungarian. 62+.000 Livonian. $4,000 Cour-
lanish, 272.00 Esthonian, 10000 French,
10000 Icelandic and AZ. 900 Bohemians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-24
ALONG THE wHARVES.

The four-master Independent Is in from
the Penobscot. This is one Of the largest
schooners in the ice trade. She made the
trip this time in ten days.
Purser Betz of the Manchester had q
party of young ladies in charge last even
ing at Marshall Hall
Capt. Owens of the Wakefield and Capt
NOVEL; of the Harry Randall are both on
board their steamers.
Chief Engineer Patrick ODonnell Of the
Manchester has returned to duty.
Mr.. Harry Randall is back from a trip
to New York
The Marga aTt kenner goes out tomor,
young people will go with her
Three watermelon craft came up this
morning. They are the schooner Maggie
c., Capt. Gilligan. from North Carolina,
with $500; schooner c. w. Baker, Capt.
Johnson, with i.So, and the Silver Spray,
were consigned to J. II. Richardson.
First officer Chap Posey of the steamer
Samuel j. Pentz is running on the Randall.
The hippodrome races at River View had
an abrupt ending yesterday because of q
serious accident to Prof. Kemp, one of the
drivers. 1t was the second event in the
afternoon, while Prof. Kemp and Mile Ro-
sila were careering around the turf that
the Professors steeds became unmanage-
able and their driver was thrown to the
ground He sustained compound fracture
OF the right leg. 1t was stated that the
engagement had to be Cancelled because
Capt. James Neal and Mate Walter Frere
of the schooner yacht Margaret kenner
gave an exciting sailing party yesterday
to cluster of friends. The course Law
to Broad Creek and return. The wind was
stiff from the northwest and the water was
choppy. On the up trip the boat shipped
water with every chop and all on board
were drenched. 1t was a delightful cruise
Thousands OF pleasure seekers found
what they wanted yesterday at Marshall
Hall and River View. The bands Of the
Colt and the Mary Washington also made
the welkin ring.
The steam yacht Katherine T. Holbrooke
was out yesterday In all her glory.
The HaVenS brought UP large cargo of
North Carolina melons yesterday The
local melon season promises to be fair
Mr.. James HaZlitt, prominent citizen of
southern Maryland. was a guest at harbor
headquarters yesterday.
Work on the Joe Blackburn Is about
completed.
The harbor officials have recently made
decided improvement in their quarters
The old work shop between the main hall
OF headquarters and the River View pier
has been torn out, rebuilt and refitted.
Capt I.uckett of the Samuel ]. Pentz and
Capt Ross OF the Charles Manchester are
planning q private excursion for them
selves and friends after the cares of the
season are over.
Acting First officer of the Pentz Emory
Tulle had a party OF friends with him yes
terday.
Chief Engineer O'Donnell of the Macales-
ter is being congratulated on all sides upon
his return from hts long trip.
Purser Betz of the Manchester is looking
forward to his vacation, which ne intends
spending at some northern resort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-24
Attention mt Marsb.ll Hall.

Under the trees the blue: under the same
trees the gray. 1t PROMISES to be a won
derfully pleasant time, when men who
have raised their hands against each other
In mortal strife, now. after the conflict Is
over and past, join hands in peaceful en-
5oyment As brothers and friends Union
soldiers and confederate soldiers are now
planning to spend a day together on an ex-
cursion to the green and shady lawns of
Marshall Hall.
The occasion is the annual excursion of
Encampment No. 60 Union Veteran Legion
Of this city to Marshall Hall next We'd
nesday. 1t promises to be the most nota-
vited the Confederate Veteran Associa ton
to join them as their guests. The invita-
ton has been accepted and the occasion
promises to be something unusual in the
way Of a fraternal gathering. Jas. W.
Marshall, Congressman-elect from the
note will be one OF the speakers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-24
To Dissolve q Partnersbip.

Saturday afternoon George a. Bradley,
IT., filed a bill in equity to dissolve the
partnership existing since April last be-
tween him and his brother Thomas G. in
the livery stable business at 927 d street
northwest. and for an injunction enjoin-
ing his brother from selling any of the
property contracting any debts on ac-
count OF the firm The complainant alleges
that by reason of gross mismanagement
of his brother and continued dissipation
and neglect of business for the past six
weeks the credit Of the concern has been
brought iato question, and that the prop
erty of the partnership has been sluander-
ed by his brother to the extent Of about
$500.
Judge Hagner granted temporary re-
straining order until q hearing of the mo-
ton on Wednesday next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-24
Too severe In the Use Of . Red Stat.

In Government alley. near 21st and I.
streets. about o'clock yesterday morning
Randall Johnson. colored. received a num-
Der of blows on his head from a bed Stat
welded by Henry Valentine. johnson had
called TO see a member of the Valentine
family and the head Of the house objected
to the early morning visit of johnson and
warned him to keep away. He would not
do so and when he got upstairs he was
warmly received Down the steps he went
and there he was found In a pool of blood
when Policeman King arrived. A doctor
dressed the numerous wounds on Johnson 9
head and Valentine was held as his assaii-
ant
Before Judge Miller this morning the
The affair
Judge Miller thought he had q right to
Keep johnson away from the house, but he
was little too severe in the use OF the
bed Stat "A fine Of SIS was imposed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-24
Condition Of w. ID. Mack.

Inquiry at the Garfield Memorial Hospital
as to the condition of Mr.. Mack shows that
he Is doing remarkably we'll. having sus-
tanned amputation Of the lower right leg.
middle third. also amputation of the left
leg. Chopares operation. Both operations
were most successfully performed by DR..
A. A. Snyder. the attending surgeon, and
receive his constant attention. Owing to
the excellent physical condition of Mr..
Mack. his prospects for an early recovery
are excellent.
The Chopart operation performed in this
case was a most skillful one and reflects
credit on the competency Of the faculty OF
the hospital.
Mr. Mack was injured by . train while
returning from Getty sburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-24
Turned Over to Agent Sweeney.

James Watson, twelve-year-old boy
who says his home IS in Baltimore. was a
prisoner in the Police Court this morning.
He was brought into court by Policeman
Newkirk. who found him In the vicinity OF
the Baltimore and Ohio depot
Il came here to look for work." said the
boy.
DO you want to remain here or go back
to BALTIMORE? asked Judge Taylor, who Is
holding Judge KimbaiYs court.
I'D rather stay here" was the boys re-
sponse-
You can't be permitted to run the
streets" said the Judge. who turned him
over to Agent Sweeney Of the Newsboys
and Children's Aid Society.