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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13

Kansas City special: The regular MONTH
ly meeting OF the Kansas City Equal Suf-
frage Association was held. Dress reform
was the topic which provoked an exceed :
ingly lively discussion. There was 20 di-
vision OF sentiment in the matter, and al
most every woman present took occasion
to condemn the long trains. All sort of
things was alleged against them. They
were called 'street sweepers," filth ac.
cumulators, and other pet names; they
were denounced as ugly, heavy, cumber-
some, and absurd. Much feeling was man.
ifested in the expression OF di>approbation,
and when a motion was made that In future
all members OF the association agree not to
appear on the streets In dresses coming
nearer to the ground than three inches. 1t
was passed with enthusiasm. The motion
did not prevail to say how short they might
be or to limit them In any other way.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13
Heals by y single Touch,

Bingham, N. ", special: Thomas War
den, whose residence is near the Chicago
Stock Yards in that city, Is causing a
whirlwind OF excitement among the color
ed population OF this section. lie came
here week ago and began holding reviv-
ais at the African Church. He soon devel-
oped curative powers which were regard :
ed as miraculous and styled himself THE
Healing Evangelist" BY touching the
halt, lame and blind he worked wondrous
cures and soon colored patients from all
parts OF the country hocked to him. Among
the reported cures is that of paralytic
named Harris, who has been crippled. for
five years; a woman named Williams, re-
siding on Tudor Street. who was suffering
from gotre. which disappeared at his
touch; IA Mrs. Archie, who was CURED Of q
tumor In the same manner, and woman
named Smith, who was totally deaf. but
received her hearing on his touching her
ears
II is said the reason Warden did not be-
gin the work In Chicago was because the
power called him East and his efforts would
not have been successful there. lie is
fairly revered by those whom he has cur. d
as a divine agent
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13
The 1Ionetary CsnssrsaSn

The A1O00toKy OomeoHoQoos
The course of tho BfftiGh Tux
TO the Monet ~ I
illustrates the effects which ! G11n
in the policy Of the United Sta10
Government involves Unfortunately
1t Is clear that some foreign powers
imagine that the recent election III
this country was complete victory
of those who favor free silver cOfns
age. In view Of this the British de34'
egates have been instructed to ID
what they can to render the C0nfefj
ence barren of results. It ID believed
by the British Government. appAf-i
emily, that II nothing definite h del
termined upon by the Conference OslI
Government will soon take upon III
self the entire responsibility of regu4
lating the currency OF the whole
world by attempting the free c0iDJ
age Of silver without the co-0peF1y
tion OF any other power.
1t has been thought that Tho uTts
gent necessities Of India would f0fco
the British Government to Some Ood
operation with this country In main3
tanning the value Of silver, but, howl
ever great England's interests In Ina
dia, she has even greater interests m
home. London has often been called
@the pawnshop OF the world. Th4
greater part OF the commerce Of thd
world is transacted by means Of bil1es
of exchange on London. So long ~
this is SO England'S chief interest =!
to maintain the present gold stand-l
ard, as thereby she holds the contrOl4
ling power In commerce.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13
HARRISON IN POOR HEALTH.
Fears Expressed that Ho viii Break
Down BEFORE tho Close OF His Term.

I 0T0o8
Down BEFORE tho Close or His Term.
Washington special: Friends OF Presi-
| dent Harrison who have had occasion to see
and talk with him OF late are very much
| concerned about his condition and expresses
the fear that his health will break down
before the close Of his administration. Tho
long series OF unfortunate mishaps to the
president and the members Of his family
have had very depressing effect upon
him. The death OF his wife, to whom he
was peculiarly devoted. was blow from
which lie had not rallied in the slightest
degree, and 1t left him quite unable to
Withstand the Ill fortune that has since fol-
lowed him and the other inmates of the
White House.
veteran congressman who has been for
many years an intimate friend OF General
Harrison said that since his return to WASH
ington. the first week in December. he has
taken deep interest in the presidents
physical condition, which, he says, Is such
as to cause his friends the most serious
concern. According to this congressman
the president Is mentally more Ill than
physically. and that It is only by the most
unceasing labor that he has been kept from
falling into state OF melancholy. The
congressman says that Mr. Harrison was
always most indefatigable worker, but
that since the election there Is no labor too
constant or combining for him, and that he
purposely keeps his mind employed every
possible moment upon business affairs in
order to escape from the rene IN brance OF
his political and domestic affections. This
congressman has known General Harrison
for many years and he says that, while he
cannot be called sick man, as he Is at his
desk every day, he has every appearance
OF being on the verge OF u general break
down.
Since the election the number Of callers
in the day has materially lessened and the
president has, therefore, been uble to give
much more attention to public questions.
lie Is considerably annoyed at present by
the opportunities OF many OF his personal
friends who are anxious to be provided for
In some way before their benefactor goes
out OF Office. 1t is said that the presidents
poor health is the chief argument used by
his friends to have him accept the over
lures made by the Stanford University OF
California and go TO the Pacific Coast. and
1t Is not at all unlikely that he will agree
to deliver course OF lectures for that ia
nous institution.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13

Marsh, a well-known young business man,
sccretely disposed Of all his available prop.
erty aud eloped with Miss Ollie Mills, an
ls-year-old girl, who had heretofore borne
good name. They fed to Chicago and
thence to St. Louis and lived In high style
until a month ago, when finances began
running low, and Elmer wrote his deserted
wife letter which fairly bubbled over
with repentance, professions Of love and
promises to shake Ollie" and mend his
ways. The missive was fetching Mrs,
Marsh relented, dismissed her suit for di-
vorce and received her husband with open
arms. while Miss Mills was welcomed home
by broken hearted parents. All went lovely
until day or two ago, when Elmer ex-
perienced another OF his ghty spells and
again eloped with the deludcd Ollie and
$l.700 belonging to his wife. They are sup
posed to be In Chicago, and angry threats
OF tar and whitecapping are floating aboat,
dependent upon their return.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13
THE PASSING SHOW
?OMF AND CIRCUMSTANCE
OF THE DAY.
DEATH OF BEN BUTLER
SUDDENLY EXPIRES At WASH
INCTON.
He Had Been Watching Cases Before the
Supreme Court. and an Adverse Decis-
ION 10 Thought to Have Bastened HIS
Death-Said to be Heart Dlsense.
Death OF he MI min r. Butler.


Washington special: Gen. Benjamin F.
Butler. lawyer statesman. politician, and
millionaire manufacturer, died at his
Washington residence, 220 New Jersey Ave-
nue. Southeast. at 1880 Wednesday morn
'ng, The General had been In this city
much Of the time this winter, watching u
case In which he was interested In the Su-
preme Court. Every Monday he was Ia
miliar figure at the sessions OF that body
when Its decisions were handed down. His
age. as we'll as the general impairment OF
his health while listening to the oral de-
cisions and looking for his own, was a mat
ter OF comment time and again. Finally a
few weeks ago q case was decided against
him. Whether or not the loss OF the case to
which he had paid such close attention
brought anything more than the casual de-
feat will never be known.
His death created immense surprise. as
1t was not even known that he was ailiny
any more than man who had lived and
labored so long would be- Tho announce
ment OF his death from failure OF the heart
creates intense aston!shm ment. and at this
hour the details are very meager.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13
FOUND THE BURGLAR A FRIEND.
a Charlottesville Merchant and Others
SMrpri sod bY Discoveries In CrlMa.

Surpri sod by Discoveries In Crime.
Charlottesville, Ind, special: The police
force and detectives have been completely
nonplused by score OF bold and successful
burglaries that have occurred here during
the past two months. They were evidently
the work OF single person, who stepped
over several carefully prepared traps until
recently, when he was caught, but escaped
after revealing his identity. The discovery
Is genuine surprise, for the thief proves
to be Samuel Randolph, u well-known
young man of respectable parents, who was
considered somewhat sporty but strictly
honest. Louis Blschofs bazaar, the largest
establishment in the city, has been burglar
ized four times In AS many weeks. and since
the last entrance a guard has been set 1t
consisted Of John Bischof und two employees,
who awoke to behold burglar climb
through the skylicht and do vn column.
Bischof was Mortified to recognize the in
truder As Randolph, warm personal friend.
but nevertheless seized him, and desper-
ate encounter took place. Randolph has
frequently participated in private pugilis-
tic encounters and gave the three watchers
desperate battle. Bischof was badly cut
and brutally kicked and beaten aud the
others held of while Randolph climbed the
post and disappeared, shoeless and hatless,
followed by "A shower OF bullets from police
revolyers as he sped across roofs and es.
caped.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13
MOrlnOnS Reach Mexico.

St. Louis special: A dispatch from Santa
Rosalie, Mexico, says: Elder John Stuart
OF Salt Lake, who has obtained. Il couces-
sion from the Mexican government for the
establishment OF a Mormon colony here.
has arrived with twenty families. compris-
ing about one bundled persons. This is
the first installment, as the colony Is ex-
pectcd to Comprise three thousand people.
The concession Is In the shape OF land at a
nominal cost and exemption OF Industries
and manufactures from tax by the city,
the State OF chihuahua and the National
Government for ten years. Despite reports
to the contrary, nothing Is stipulated In
the conces sion with reference to the prac-
tice OF LOlygamy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13
MORE OF TOE MAFIA.
Was Hcunded to Death by the "Paris Ter
rors' for Violating the Rules.

rors' TOR Violating the Rules.
Ishpeming, Mich. special: The work OF
vengeance Of the Malta is cqualed by the
facts which have just come to light in con-
nection with the death OF Annal Sherman,
an overscer in the Walton lumber camp
near tins city. Sherman was found dead
with bullet hole In his breast and re-
volver beside him. Gazing stoically at the
dead man WAS n Frenchman named Antony
Murray, who has been working in the
camp. He explained that Sherman had
been sitting quietly by the stove when he
suddenly drew Il revolver and shot him
self. A search OF the dead mans clothes
disclosed an old envelope inside OF which
was scrawled In French: T. If !, ANIMAL
Sherman, come to viols MT end charge 1T to
the work OF the Paris Terrors.' Ten years
ago l violated the Society's laws and have
since been pursued by one Of its members.
Ho overlook me in San Francisco in 1856
and has followed me here. He Is bounding
me to DEATH Then followed a brief de-
scription OF his pursuer. A comparison
showed that it fitted Murray exactly and
lie was once taken into custody. lie
practically admitted that the crime was his
work. lie explained that in 1ss2 Sherman
him, and through his failure two members
Of the society were guillotined. Since then
Sherman has been under the ban of the So
ciety and one Of its emissaries has been on
his trail,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13
THE CUTE CHINAMEN
HAVE A PROCESS TO MAKE
PHOTOGRAPHS FADE,
A Clever scheme Of the Willy Cinnamon
I" Evade tho Chinese Registration Act
Has Been Discovered by tho Govern
msnt Detectives at Philadelphia.
Cute Cinnamon.

Philadelphia special: A clever scheme
OF the willy Cinnamon to eyade the Chinese
Registration Act has been discovered by
Qhe Government detectives In this city. A
Chinaman here has been taking lessons in
photography and In the use OF u prepara-
that will cause photograph to fade within
ayear. When the Registration Act goes In
force next May the Chinese OF Philadelphia IL
will have their artistic countrymen photo-
graph them, and after supplying his fading
preparation to the picture 1t will be filed
with Collector Brooks. Within IL year the
picture will be SO dim that 1t will be almost
uGr9sosnizable, and Collector Brooks will
b1e gtir to to! whether tho nan before
him Is the original Of the photograph or u
recent importation from China. 1t Is said
the scheme has been transmitted to the
Chinese in all large cities OF the country.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13

Certain people labor under the i'm
preston that free trade and "a tariff
for revenue only" are not synony-
nous. This Is mistake. Free
trade does not imply an absence of
tariff imposts. 1t means that no
tariff duties shall be levied on for
eign products coming in competition
with domestic products. On foreign
products not of this description 1t
recognizes the right to impose duties
as exigency may dictate. Such is the
character OF the free trade policy OF
Great Britain. Here is report OF
the revenue derived from the free
trade tariff OF the United Kingdom
for the fiscal year ended March 81,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13
BIG WIRE COMBINE A PROBABILITY
1t Will Include Many Mills and VIII he
q Powerful Concern.

lOWerIuI SOnCern.
Pittsburg special: A deal is being en-
gineered to consolidate the wire. wire nail
and wire rod Interests In the United States
II the combination Can be effected 1t will
include large number OF mills and will
be one OF the biggest concerns In the coun-
try The capitalization Of the consoltd ated
concern will be SIS. 900. 900, which gives the
scope OF the Organization in a nutshell. The
proposition comes from the Washburn- Moen
Company ard was made to the ConsoIid ated
Company. with headquarters in Pittsburg
and Chicago The Consolidated Company
is composed OF six frms and was formed
through the Efforts OF President J. " Gates
OF the Braddock Wire Company aud George
Oliver. 1t has capital stock OF 50, ,0C0. 900.
The people In the Consolidated and the
Braddock Wire Company are Oliver and
Roberts. two firms Ia Cleveland and two in
Joliet, Ill.
lf the new arrangement Is made all these
plants will be taken into the combination
and many more besides. A barbed wire
trust was organized about three months
ago. but the idea is to wipe out limited con-
soiidations and unite all in grand combi-
nation that will regulate the output and
maintain prices For years the Washburn-
Moen Concern controlled the wire business
aud levied tribute on all outside mills in
the shape OF royalties on patents. President
J. W Gates the Oliver. and other manu-
facturers got tired Of paying the royalty,
and test case was brought in the Iowa
Circuit Court before Judge Shiras. a brother
OF Justice Shras. 1t was shown that the
Wash burn Moen Patents were antedated by
others. and Judge Shiras decided against
the patent company. Then the wire man.
ufacturcrs declared themselves and refused
to pay the royalties any longer.
A guerrilla warfare OF litigation to COM
pei the payment OF the royalties followed
and con. siderable bad feeling was engen-
dered. Several years ago Messrs. Gates
and Oliver formed wire combination, but
the Washburn- Moen Company held aloof.
and with such a wealthy concern on the
outside the consolidation soon went to the
',r,)
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13
she Wh,ppeL tho Teacher.

Johnstown. Pa, special: s. d. Flick.
principal OF the Seventh Ward School, had
occasion to whip one of his pupils quite
severely Ii is alleged that the punish
ment was excessive and UNIV warranted, which
the principal denies. The mother OF the
boy, procuring a horse whip, attacked the
professor savagely. In spite OF his best ef-
forts to defend himself. she gave him a
beating, beside which the castigation her
son received was "a love tap. The teacher
was SO badly used up that medical atten-
tion was required, and he is still In the
hands OF tho surgeon.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13
PARUONED But STILL IN PRISON.
Unique Position In which Unruly Con-
v,ct Thomas Finds Himself

Unique Position In which UnruIy Con-
v,ct Thomas FINDS Himself
Jetfersonville, Ind, special: Uncondi-
tionnlly pardoned by the Governor. yet
held in custody by the warden OF the prison
in which he j. confined, is the state OF a fairs
that is perhaps without n parallel. but that
is the position which Isaac Thomas, AN in
mate OF the Southern Penitentiary, occu-
pies Thomas. u notorious criminal, forged
a note on the Newcastle National Bank for
1885, was tried and convicted In the Henry
County Criminal Court to serve five years
at hard labor Thomas comes from an in
nuential family. and II was mainly through
that channel tina, he was given an uncon-
ditional pardon. Thomas Is the prisoner
who. with Mack Meredith, a fellow con-
vict. on Dec. 20. 1sp2, was found In the en-
g:ne room Of the Institution in beastly
state Of lntoxication. they having obtained
the liquor through the aid OF q coal cart
driver in the employ Of a coal 6rm that had
access to the prison. Some time ago an
understanding between Warden Patten aud
Gov Chase was arrived at that Ia future
the record OF each convict who expected a
pardon would be looked into by the Gov
ernor before such pardon was granted. 1t
appears that the Executive has forgotten
the agreement made between himself and
the official The warden notified Thomas
that his pardon had arrived and also in
formed him that as he had grossly violated
the rules Of the prison. he did not intend to
release him from custody until histase WAS
brought personally befo:e the Governor.
Patten will ask that Thomas pardon be
revoked. and to this end he left for Ind
annapolis. Warden Patten Is acting upon
the hypothesis that the Governor has the
righ, to revoke a pardon even though 1t be
uncondition al. and he thinks that when the
Executive Is made acquainted with Thomas
recent infraction OF prison rules he will re-
scind the order for his liberation. 1t Is
said by attorneys that a revocation OF an
unconditional pardon Is not without the
power OF the Governor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13

W. ,S"t 900
This Is purely "a tariff for revenue
only" and practically free trade as dis
tinguished from protection. Not one
domestic interest obtains an iota OF
advantage by means Of this schedule.
On the contrary, it imposes a posi-
tive tax upon every consumer OF the
foreign articles included In it, In the
United States the breakfast table Is
at present Free while In Great Bit
ain, where the distress of the work
ing classes is steadily increasieV, II is
burdened with heavy exaction. This
is the Democratic model OF taxation.
The Democratic party, however,
contemplates several improvements
Sugar, which forms part OF the Amer
lean free list, Is to be taxed alike
with tea and coffee. In addition we
are promised an income tar to help
cover the deficit which the Demo
cratic party expects It's reform"
measures will create. The American
people are In fair way to learn soon
whether revenue tariff Is tar or
not, and the experiment will be one
that will not be readily forgotten.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13

Fort Scott. Kan, special: A young
farmer named CARRIER. living fifteen miles
west OF here. having learned that his wife
and his brother-in in-law, Chas. Kirby, loved
each other, traded his wife to Kirby for a
horse. The neighbors learned of the tram
saction, went 10 Kirby's house in body,
and ordered him to send Mrs. CARRIER away.
This he did under threats OF being tarred
and fcathered. CARRIER married the girl,
who is but II years old, in Sedalia year
ago, and Kirby sent her back to that city
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13
siiss l


that competing i'm .,orts should ~ 9
duty not less than the ratA of tAx'E
tion on home industry II oed1e ri
place them on 3 Ievel with M
home production. a resolutioa N
favor Of bimetallism was Also adOpt II
A leading speaker, Nr. Chaplin, sel1
that: sIf be were obliged % choo|
between the ruin Of farming and -
adoption Of protection he Wunl6I
choose the latter!" And this doci1ra
tion was received with renewed
cheering.
This rebellion Of 90 large ! body ~
men OF influence greatly tfoublod thN
London Times, which says: .biuAstss
alllsW, with protection, 10 m expefi-
ment that no amount Of fair words
will induce the public to try.
The British farmer has had eno}
Of free trade. The American fArI1
may have enough in four yseEs
come. # s gs 9s sS 5f3a 3f3a
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13

A great convention OF British Agri-
culturists was held In London, 1t
which every farmer club or assocla-
tion In the United Kingdom was rep
resented. The depressed condition
Of the farming interest and its causes
were main matters OF discussion.
The following resolution was adopted
by decided majority:
z. .Resolved, That the unfair compe-
tition OF untaxed foreign Imports
with home produce and manufAc.
tures, which are subject 10 heayy n
ternal taxes, Ii aa anolnaly, ma d0os
injustics ~ causing n eI1lnne neSo1 y
demand for h0sne lahot ~, M -
trActing the Ich M ~
conats a1xeg 4 M : I = ~
~ ! 4! =! Z l! i 81
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13
Starving Condition Of Workmeo.

Quebec special: Over 1900 workman are
without employment and on the verge of
absolute destituton In this city. They
held several meetings and petitioned the
Federal Government to the effect that the
necessary works for consolidating the rock
upon which the citadel Is built and which
must be rntcrtaken some time or otlrr
should bc begun without delay, thus saving
the poor citizens from the horrible danger
Of dying Of want or by another rock slide.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13

Elgin. ILL.,, s.ecial: MahIom Jones, q
teacher In the High School at Hampshire,
died from dagger wound inflicted by Rosa
Schultz, 4 handsome young teacher In the
same town. She was the heroine and he
the villain in a drama presented by an am-
ateur theatrical company OF which both
we're members, and In the excitement Of a
public presentation she plunged the dagger,
with which she WAS supposed to kill him.
into his breast.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-01-13
Terrible Experiences Of = Crew.

Baltimore special: Capt. Mcbride and u
crew OF eight men, OF the schooner Edith
Berwind, who was wrecked on Smiths Is
land shoals. have arrived here. The crew
was in the rigging from o'clock In the
evening till 10 O'Clock the next morning
with the waves breaking constantly over
them. Engineer lIiner became insane and
threw himself into the sea. The others were
half dead when rCscned.