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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-06-01

The ex-Queen OF Hawaii has prob
ably laid aside snug sum Of money,
upon which she can live comfortably in
her retirement. While she was only
heiress apparent her income amounted
to about $1,000 month, and after her
accession to the throne further appro-
priations and Investments raised it to
perhaps $50, 900 year. She owns two
fine houses, and, as she is thrifty wo.
man, abe has doubtless saved neat
little fortune.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-06-01

In Germany every servant girl is
obliged to own little blank book for
stamps. Once a week the mistress
pastes in the book a two-penny-h half
penny stamp, which is purchased from
the Government. When the girl gets
old, or should she fall ill, the stamps
are redeemed by the Government, 80
that the girl has small sickness or
old-age fund. The custom was ordered
by the Emperor about two years ago.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-06-01
How Apricots Pay.

NJ. B. Fassett, of the North Ontario
Fruit Company, vouches for the state
ment that one Southern Californian fruit
rancher sold his crop of Royal apricots
this year from three acres for between
$1,000 and 81, 100.. That is nearly $500 per
acre for apricots, and if any body has
better showing we would like to hear
from him. The price received Mas only
one cent a pound. so that til 70 must
have been about twenty tons to the acre.
IQntario (Cal Record.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-06-01
Alexander Stenhena

rhe monument to Alexander Ste
phens, vice. president of the Confed,
eracy, congressman and governor OF
Georgia, was unveiled at Crawford
vile last Thursday afternoons
The imposing ceremony was wit.
nessed BY hundreds gathered to do
honor to the memory of the statesman
and public benefacior.
The exercises at CrawfordvilIe were
begun with prayer by Rev. MIR. Bar
nett Of Atlanta. Hon. Geo. T. Barns.
president OF the monument associa-
ton, followed with speech introduce
ing the orator Of the day. ex-senator
Thomas ~ Norwood.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-06-01

The States Of Virginia and Tennessee
have for years been engaged in legal
controversy over the town Of Bristol.
The State line has been supposed to run
along the main street Of the town.
There are two City Councils, two
Mayors and two sets of police. A set
Element Of the dispute appears as far
of as ever.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-06-01

The deposits in the savings banks OF
New York State last year increased
more than $40. 900. 900 and the total
smount due depositors now reaches the
enormous aggregate of $500, 35s. 273.
No figures could more strikingly show
the thrift Of the million and half
people who use these banks
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-06-01
The story is told that explorer

The story is told that explorers
q along the Nile have unearthed pillow
ra a.a III Rpunqdern shape, telescope and a
rograph camera the evidence being
Bee 5disputable that the articles are at
FIX aeast 5000 years old. This is fairly
ing e6Sd story, comments the San Fran.
~ cfscQ Examiner. It might have been
Ell zvsntageously rounded out by adding
- No collection nickel-in-f he-slot
4 nohine, : type writer and te,huto
6xaph, but then il will do as it isl
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-06-01

It is stated in the Atlanta Constitu-
ton that the colored people Of the
United States support seven colleges,
seventeen academies and fifty high
schools, in which there are 10000 pu-
pills. They have ], 800, 900 children in
the common schools and "a, 900 teach
ers. More than $500, 900 of the race
can read and write.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-06-01

Here is sample Of Russian methods,
instanced by the Atlanta Constitution
Three years ago an educated and re-
fined lady petitioned the Gear in behalf
Of the people. She asked for suffrage,
free speech and Legislative assembly.
The Gear was so touched by her hero
ism that instead of hanging her he ex-
lied her to Siberia.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-06-01
Italy i estimated to be worth about
on, It's, GOO, OOo

DR.. Opel, the greatest German
geographer, says that 1,70o, 900 square
miles Of the earth are still uninhabited
or ownerless
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-06-01
TRADE REVIEW.
Condition and General Outlook OF
The Prospects ofthc Country.

r. G.. Dun y Co.'s weekly review
of trade says; In two ways there has
been quite general improvement dur
ing the past week. Better weather
throughout most Of the country has
stimulated tho retail trade and large
distribution Of goods has made the
jobbing trade more active. Monetary
anxieties have curiously abated at
many widely separated points. Large
loans solicited here week or two
ago to provide for extreme cmergcn-
eies in diffcreut cities have not been
wanted, and threatening failures at
several points have passed without
causing much disturbance. Yet the
actual conditions do not seem to have
changed materially.
Gold is still going ont, and 80, 000,-
00l are to be shipped soon. The
treasury reserve is again reduced be-
low the 500, 0o0,0 600. The large de-
mands for rediscounts and advances
by Western aud Southern banks,
though considerably abated, has been
greater than the Eastern banks could
wholly meet.
There is no definite Improvement in
financial affairs abroad and the pros.
pect of a continued outgo of gold for
some time to come has net been al.
tered,
Speculative markets show compare
lively little activity. Cotton Is 1.8c
lAx al srh Ia
smaller and exports larger than for
the same week last year, but the
enormous stocks in sight are not di-
minishing more than usual at this
season.
st. Louis notes steady and satisfac-
tory jobbing and fair collections,
though Southern planters are buying
less meats than usual. Factors are
making very limited advances.
Business at Nashville is improving,
and also at Savannah, but at other
points at the South business is quist,
and at nearly all collections are slow
and money somewhat close.
Mobile reports large shipments of
early vegetables. and New Orleans a
bright outlook in building trades,
though the breaking of levees will
serious affect northern Louisiana.
Imports are still large, for three weeks
in May exceeding last years by nearly
$4,000. 900, but exports have some
what increased and for three weeks
show slight gain.
Money OH call is cheap and abund-
ant, but loans on time for commercial
needs are yet made with some diff
Guilty and sp1ringly.
The failures for last week number
for the United States, 259; Canada,
IA; total, 273; against 261 last wear.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14

fact Of the Lake Superior Consolidated
Iron Mines, combihation controlling
nine,tenths OF all the iron ore prOduc-
tioh in the United States, with cash
capital Of $50, 600, 900 and reserve OF
SiUO,WO,O0O more in aggregate prop
erty. These statements are made on
the authority Of Leonadas Merritt, one
OF the Merritt brothers who control the
Mesaba Range Iron Mines. Mr.. Rocke-
teller, the Wetmores, and Merritts are
in the syndicate. The trust was or
ganized by taking over majority of
the interest In the stocks OF the Me-
saba and Gogebic Range Mines, docks,
etc, in Michigan and Wisconsin, be-
sides the Rockefeller interests in
Spanish American mines on the east
coast OF Cuba. The company will also
control steel barge fleet OF twenty
five whaleback steamships and barges
for the ore trade, ore receiving docks
at Conneaut. Ohio, and railroad facili-
ties for getting ore from there to east
ern furnaces. The company has made
an agreement to maintain o standard
OF prices. These prices will be such
as will preclude the possibility of COM
petition by the deep hard ore mines Of
the older range.
LoGANsPoRT, Ind, special: William
Sager, OF Washington Township, and
wife came to Logansport. When they
returned home in the evening three
of their children were found dead and
the fourth one in dying condition.
Coroner Bushjahn was soon upon the
scene. Mary Sager, who was the last
one to die, lived some time after the
arrival Of the coroner. The girl was
IA years of age, and notwithstanding
her weak and dying condition, an in
telligent account was gained by her
statement. She stated that the next
to the Oldest girl had mixed some bread
and milk in a cup and the other chill
dren had eaten quite freely of the mix
ture. She noticed her sister put some
thing into the cup, which she supposed
was nutmeg This was rat poison.
which the little one in her childish
simplicity had prepared for feast. An
uncomfortable thirst followed the
swallowing of the poison. and this soon
produced agony and fatal results. The
girl giving this statement fought death
nobly aud having finished her touching
description died an awful death. The
sad affair leaves the Yagers without a
child.
NEW YORK special: The statement
is now made that Austin Corbin heads
the syndicate of capitalists who are
willing to put. S45,o00,0O0 into the
project of giving New York system
of underground railways. 1t is also
said that Corbin contemplates another
tunnel from Jersey City to Brooklyn
with shaft at the Battery. In the
end there would be complete system
Of underground waterworks, involving
an expenditure of at least SlO0 OOO. 900
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14
Train Robbers Caught.

OsWEGo, Kan, special: The men
who held up and robbed the Frisco
east bound train at Mound Valley have
been captured. Their names are
Charles and George McCune, Charles
Bahut, and w. W. A. Curry. The
capture was made at Arkansas CITY.
Kan, where the outlaws had Joined the
multitude of boomers who swarm about
that city waiting for the opening Of the
Cherokee Strip. Ore of the bandits
made confession OF the robbery and
admitted that he fired the shot that
Killed Express Messenger Chapman.
Ihe men belong to the class known as
laklrs at racing grounds and country
fairs. They are not unknown to the
officers
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14
IN THE EAST.

NEWARK. N. j., special: Venyl Ve-
jack, his wife, and one of his children,
of Newark, have died from the effects
of poisoning by eating toadstools.
WASHINGTON special: w. c. Pol
lock of Illinois, q law clerk in the office
of the assistant attorney general, was
appointed Chief of the Indian Division
of the Interior Department.
WASHINGTON special: Although
without any information on the sub
ject, the officials OF the government
are inclined to the belief that trouble
Of some kind has broken out in Nicar-
aqua. With a view to being prepared
for any trouble that might develop the
Navy Department has decided to send
the cruiser Detroit. now at Norfolk
Navy Yard, to Nicaragua as soon as it
can be prepared for sea.
WASHINGTON special: An army Of
ficer connected with the recruiting SER
vice says that the prevailing hard times
have driven y large NUMBER of men
into the army as q means of livelihood.
At present, he says, the army Is nearer
its maximum limit of 25, 600 than at any
time since the war. There are rarely
more than q, 900 men in the ranks, but
now there are only about 154 vacancies
in the whole army, sand orders have
bcen issued to recruiting officers at the
various stations to restrict the number
Of recruits. The physical examinations
are severe, but in spite OF this the num-
ber of applicants for the service has
greatly increased.
CINCINNATI special: Nicholas Van
of Pittsburg attended the cremation Of
his brother John, the iron range man.
Suddenly he tainted and had to be car
ried from the room in which the re-
tort is located. For several hours he
was raving maniac, and his sufferings
were pitiable in the extreme. The old
gentleman insisted on going downstairs
to see the corpse put in the ret0N. He
was greatly agitated andw hen the cold
form OF the dead was brought out and
showed into the fiery furnace he gave
way entirely. In q short time he re-
gained partial consciousness and began
to violently rave. Physicians report
his condition very serious.
WABASH, Ind, special: Cassius NJ.
Blue. treasurnr OF the town Of Con-
verse, swore out warrants for the ar
rest OF George Ober, president, and
Michael GOttschalk, cashier OF the de-
funct Citizens Bank OF Converse, This
bank went to the wall in June, and an
examination OF It's affairs shows it to
have been rotten from the day it was
organized. Mr.. Blue had $1,000 OF
town funds In the institution, which
we're deposited in April, and he al
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14
For Killing q Brother.

CADDo, l. T., special: In the Push
pataha District Court last week Sam
Fry was tried and convicted of man.
slaughter, and sentenced to one hun
dred lashes on his bare ha~k. He
Killed his brother near Bennington the
"a day OF July. They We're both full
blood Choctaws. The United States
Court has no jurisdiction over the
case. 1t was cold-blooded murder.
and had he been tried in any other
court than that of the Choctaws his
neck would have been stretched. Sew
eral other cases have been tried at this
term OF court, and five or six have been
whipped. A white citizen could not
stand the punishment inflicted by
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
TAKEN HOT FROM THE
WIRES.
CIRCLING THE GLOBE.
CONCISE HISTORY OF SEVEN
DAYS DOlNoS.
AntenSence by Electric Wire from Eyery
Quarter Of tho Civilized World. Embrscinw
Foreign Affairs and Home Happenings Of
~ Important Nature.


PARIs special: 1t is reported from
hissingen that Bismarck is seriously
III and has lost the use of both hands.
~ Is said he has been stricken with
paralysis, being fed by attendants. and
the doctors are holding consultation
OF the grayest nature. Though the
real state of his health may be some
What exaggerated, there seems no
reason to doubt his illness is most
serious. Sciatica IL said to be the
foundation of the disease. Dispatches
lrquiring about his health is being re-
ceived at Kissengen from oil parts of
Europe. 1t is hardly believed he has
paralysis, but there is little hope that
ne will live anv great length of time.
u Is reported the Emporer telegraphed
Tor accurate information. Specialists
In Berlin are being consulted as to the
adyisability of removing him to a
mllder climate. His present condition
Is thought to be due to his persistence
IN receiving deputations in the open
air IN defiance of the doctors orders.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14
Two industries.

s'Where is your husband this morn.
ing?" asked the moving machine
agent.
The farmers wife wiped the dish.
water from her hands, smoothed back
her hair. and replied:
''Well. he got down the old shot,
gun this morning early and loaded
her with buck and started out; but
don't know for certain whether he
has gone a-white-caDpin' or to meet q
green-goods man. The Indianapolis
Journal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, special:
This city and vicinity has been covered
with smoke for several days from for
est fires which are devastating sec
tions of Northern Wisconsin. The
fires have continued at intervals for
two months. and valuable tracts of
pine lands have been destroyed. A re-
port has reached here that Colfax, "a
small town on the Central, twenty-one
miles from here, was destroyed by fire.
No word can be secured by telegraph,
and it is supposed telegraphic com
munication has been cut off. There
has been no rain for six weeks and the
country is dry Us tinder.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14

IN France where tho successful
sCt0f and actress adds ~ much TO tho
nations glory % the great artist or
tho great musician; where the new
dehutante's talent ison every tongue;
where change in the ministry 10 of
hardly more Importance than tho re-
ttrement Of Mime. Bernhafdt from
the Eraucaise TO the Porte ST.
tin; whore nne ladies iUrs
aresA ths voice. tho u.r
sGtA4e ouSen Of
actor and AGttet
I steceGnisa6 ss W s
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14
Potato Talk.

This curious phrase used to be ap.
piled to the household gossip that
was supposed to be INDUCED In at
.'ilve O'clock" teas In Germany
Ladies were wont 70 take their work
to friends house, and enjoyed lit
tie chit-chat over the tea and cake
about their domestic Affairs generally
and cooking In particular. IL must
have been stern and unsympathetic
man who sneered at this converse
tion as sspOtatO talk.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14

IS For South Dakota Reodefs.
INcLUDlNG Sioux Falls and Yankton
thefe are ten stations on the new Ysnk-
ton & Sioux Falls Railroad.
THE canning factory at Sioux Falls
hes put up 200, 900 cans and began the
other day TO put up loo, 900 more.
SAMPLES Of ore from the recent dis
covery on the Chinese syndicate group
were shown 1t Deadwood recently, and
In appearance are high grade. The
property u situated - tho Junction Of
Blacktaal and Sheeptaii Gulches, GO
ti0n well noted for IT. high grade sili-
ci0us ores.
A GRAIN PALACE can b. seen a
Flandroeu, ono thAt on = small scale
can cquAl the best Aberdeen b able 81
Get up, and Aesides, the real stun from
4hich tho collection \ mado can "
seen Ii the Moody County Aolds.
WoNDERFUL resulte nre reported M
haye been Ohtafn1d ftuen 3he H0t,
Springs waters ii tho cases q the ~.
orans sent thA~A s-4---* s1s Sz ssS sSj
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14

MRS. DORA EIcHMEIER, who lived
with two sons and two daughters on .
farm near Canton, was found dead In
her room with her throat cut from ear
to ear with razor. The verdict Of
the coroner's jury was that the de.
ceased came to her death by cutting
her own throat while in a despondent
mood.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14
Tho Democratic state Convention.

r.
THE State Democratic Convention
met in Janda's Opera House at Scot
land. During the afternoon the State
Central Committee met and chose
james +. Ward OF Pierre chairman to
succeed Otto Peemiller. About two
hundred delegates wore In attendance.
At o'clock in the evening the con-
vention was called to order by Chair
man Ward. Committees were appoint
ed upon credentials, permanent organ
ization, platform and resolutions, and
rules and order of business.
After recess of half an hour the
committees were ready to report. On
credentials the committee reported
forty-one counties represented. On
resolutions the committee reported
platform in which Cleveland's adminisl
tration was indorsed and contrasted
with Harrison's. The late presideR-
tial message was indorsed; the House
commended for its prompt action IN
passing the unconditional repeal bill:
the Democratic party OF South Dakota
committed to bimetallism, and the Re-
publican party condemned for iniqui-
tous legislation.
A warm discussion was provoked
by an attempt by Mr.. Hamlin OF
Watertown to strike out bimetallic
clause and to substitute for 1t q free
coinage plank. At the close OF the
fight the amendment was rejected and
the original report was adopted.
The convention then placed In nomi-
nation three candidates for the Ofiice
of supreme Judge. Caauncey L. Woods
OF Rapid City was named for the First
Judicial District; w. Fl. Stoddard of
Sioux Falls is the candidate from tho
Second. and Henry c. Hinkley of Bea7
die County, is the nominee for tho
Third.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14
Cost Him His Life.

AT Wahpeton, Truman Wells, q car.
penter, while out hunting, accidentally
shot himself in the left leg below the
knee. The leg was amputated, but the
injured man died. Mr.. Wells leaves Q
wife and several small children.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14
Died Of Blood Polaonlng.

IRA MONROE, "a years of age, died at
Sioux Falls Of blood poisoning. He wac
wounded during the war and carried .
bullet in his leg. While out harvest
ing he became overheated and blood
poisoning developed with fatal results.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14
A Norwegian Colony.

PARTIES living near Pukwana have
about completed arrangements for 10.
eating colony direct from Norway on
lands across the Brule County line OF
Buffalo County. 1t is understood that
the colony is now on its way to that
county.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14
Burglars Make : Biz Haul.

THE store OF Lohr h Lohr, general
merchants, of Estelline was burglar.
lied and about 5000 in cash, notes
and goods taken. A large reward has
been offered for the capture and con-
yictiOn OF the robbers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14
3. BRIGGS.
DEALER IN
Furniture, Picture Frames and
Chairs of all kinds.
Only Hearse in the City.

TA full line of Coffins Cas-
kets and Undertsker's goods. The
finest aud cheapest lot OF fur
niture every brought in the city.
Call and see my stock before pnr-
chasing elsewhere.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14
Miners Go to WORK.

LONDON special: Ten thousand
miners have resumed work at tho
North Stafford District at the old rate
of wages.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14
slayer Of Farmer Williams Captured.

HALvE LANDFELL, who shot Henry
Williams from ambush with shotgun
at Canton, was neatly captured by
Sheriff j. A. Riesce. Landfell, who
lives in a two-story log house, had cut
a hole in the wall OF the chamber and
had thus made place to hide, whilo
some old clothing was hung up to con-
ceaf TN hiding place. II was generally
supposed that Landfell had skipped
over into Iowa, but the sheriff, who
had been on the watch, believing the
fugitive to be in the house, made . raid
and secured his man.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14

DESTRUCTIVE timber fires are burn
ing in different parts Of the Black
Hills, covering considerable territory.
A large amount Of cordwood and lumber
has been destroyed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14
Farmer Near KILLER Found Dead.

WORD has been received that Ed
ward Tucker, . prominent farmer liv-
ing fifteen miles southeast Of Miller,
was found dead. No particulars are
obtainable.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14
Searching for Qiuiutrcll.

SEARCHING parties are securing the
Hills near Lead for James Quintrell,
an old man who has disappeared.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-09-14
JACOB KlpLlNGER.
NOTARY PUBLIC.

General Collection and Insur-
ance Agent. Office with Justices
y. 9. Joy and ]. +. Norton, Main
st., Elk Point, s. D,