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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-03-17
DRIVEN STARK MAD by PLOTTERS.
Two Men, In Order to Get Another.s Farm,
Do Eicndish Work.

Two Men, in Order to Get Another.s Farm,
Do Ficndish Work.
Woodstcck, Mimi, special: The County
Attorney OF Pipestone County has just
been put in possession Of an astounding
bundle OF evidence. showing conclusivcly
that two men deliberately drove another. a
neighboring farmer, into IA madhouse In
order to gain possession OF his farm.
The victim is Frank Erhardt, and the ev-
idence shows that the two men worked on
him more than eighteen months before
they landed him, raving mani c. in the
State Asylum at st. Peter. Erhardt owned
a farm in a particularly favorable location
near Chandler and the two plotters
attempted by the use Of confederates to
grove to the old man that his farm was
haunted. AT the dead of night on several
occasions they called him from his bed to
show him ASPIRATIONS prowling about the
buildings on the farm. Erhardt was al
most driven crazy by these alleged spooks.
but they did not have the effect Of driving
him from the farm. as desired by the ras-
Gals engineering the heartless atfray.
Failing in their efforts. the pair attempted
to poison Erhurdt and his sister by putting
ars cnic IN the milk and the moal The
milk tasted bitter and was thrown out.
Bread made of the meal made the victims
sick, but il did not contain poison enough TO
kill. Erhardt was made aware of the con-
spracy against him and broodcd over the
matter till he went stark mad and was
taken to St. Peter. The conspirators
against Erhardt have fled, but the sheriff
knows where they are and will apprehend
item as soon as the County Attorney is
ready TO act.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-03-17
Tn. rre.,den. and the Patronage.


The report that Senator Hill pro-
poses to antagonize such OF the new
Presidents appointments that are
not strictly partisan is entirely cons
sistent with his record and his fire.
quent declarations Of opinion upon
the question Of the distribution Of
patronage. He Is known to hold
that the offices should be used to re-
ward faithful and effective political
service, and thus to promote future
party success. That Is the view OF Il
large majority OF Democrats, and OF
a good many Republicans as we'll
But it Is obviously not the view BY
which Cleveland intends to be guided.
He has begun by bestowing the high
est office In his gift upon a man who
has never professed to be q Demo
crat; and it is given out that this
proceeding will be repeated In other
instances. There is no assurance that
continuous and unconditional devO-
tion to principles and interests OF the
Democratic party will be regarded aa
a valid claim to the favor OF the man
whom that party has for the second
time elected to the Presidency. On
the contrary, there is reason to be-,
lieye that a recommendation OF that
sort will be more or less detrimental
to the applicant. 1t Is not at all GER
tain that petitions, setting forth the
value OF a mans work In bringing the
victory OF last November to pass, will
count for anything. The individual.
who chiefly proiitcd by that event Ii
understood to believe that he owes
nothing to those who supported him,
and that he may, therefore, do what
he pleases with the patronage.
Globe Democrat.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-03-17
POUNDED WITH A HEAFY FLATIRON
Two Persons Assaulted and 13-Year-Old
Girl SuSDeCteu.

Baltimore special: Some time ago An
ME Little, 2s years Of age, and Joseph
pryer, her cousin, were pounded over the
head during the night with six-pound
natiron, but IL was not until morning that
I3-year-old Annie Pryer, who slept in the
sa me room, gave the alarm. The house
was occupied by Mrs Little, who is a pro-
fessional nurse, and who was out attending
to her duties that night. The Pryer chill
dren, her nephew and niece. came to live
with them in order TO be companions TO
Annie Little, her mother being absent. The
officer called in found the girl welterIng ia
blood and the boy in a semconscious state,
white the fatiron lay on the floor, Annie
Pryer, who exhibited cut finger, said that
during the night she was awakened by a
black man standing by the bed hitting her
brother, and that her cries frightened him
away She says that she was SO frightened
that she hid under the cover till morning.
The police have been working upon the
case, but acknowledge themselves at sea.
They have since learned that the girls had
auarreled before going to bed. The Pryer
girl has been repeatedly questioned but
sticks to her story about the black man.
The boy can give no account OF the assault
while Annie Little is In dangerous condi-
tion and may not recover Annie Pryer is
very jealous, her mother says. but would
not do anything wrong.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-03-17
D1staDE 70 REMoyE THE cAPlrol..
Angry California Legislators Vote tn
Quit Sacra,nent nto for San lose.


Quit Sacramento for San Jose.
Sacramento special: The State Legisla-
ture put the capsleaf on the follies OF the
session by passing joint resolution to sub
nit to the people constitutional amend-
ment providing for the removal OF the
Capitol from Sacramento to San Jose. This
action was due to a satrical article in the
Sacramento Bee, a lively afternoon news
paper, in which prominent members Of the
Legislature were described as sitting In the
laps OF "heer singers" with cuts coarser
than the descriptive matter. Over the
whole was the caption: THANK God the
session Will soon be over" When the
State senators saw this article with its
lurid headline and sensational matter they
were angry all through; they decided to
scare sacr amento people and discipline the
offending editor by introducing Il bill to
move the Capitol. 1t was to be joke aud
Senator Hart, Of Sacramento, was to eX-
plain things; but. though Hart made funny
speech. the Senate passed the resolution
and then adjourned. Amid wild excite
ment the resolution was transmitted to the
assembly. There the members from San
Jose declared that city would donate ten
acres OF ground for the Capitol building
and Si,000,000, white several members from
Los Angeles said their city would raise
San Jose's bid to S2, 100000. On the first
vote there was not a quorum, SO absent
members were routed from bed until the
requisite number was secured and the res
olution was passed. The matter will prob
ably be reconsidered, but the foolish
action shows the caliber of this Legis-
lative body. More than $4,000, 600 has been
spent on the Capitol and grounds, and to
remove the seat Of government now would
be rank folly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-03-17

Dun's Weekly Trade Review.

New York special: r. G. Dun & Co. s
Reriem says: Business during the past
week was affected by the severe weather,
but even more by the strinsency aud un-
certainty Of the money markets. The
quantity of wheat coming into sight con-
tinues at the rate of 500, 900 bushels day.
which is extremely large for a season when
crops are supposed to be short and prices
are very low. Exports have been quite
small and the price declined cent for the
week.
Corn was firmly held and advanced over
l cent; oats nearly as much; while pork
rose 25 cents, though lard and hogs are
lower. In cotton an advance of 1-16 OF a
cent occurred In spite of the assurance
that the British strike would not cease.
The pressure OF the great stocks on hand
caused much selling when money was tight
and loans were called. Exports Of domestic
produce from New York last week amounted
to only 5000 600, against S7,230. 900 last
year. and a monetary stringency Is not I'M
probable when the exports are artitcially
reduced.
At Chicago money Is In strong demand
the banks di> eliminating closely. Sales OF
building material are large and general
business Is good, but railroad blockades
and the strike OF the sWitchmen threaten
to interrupt business.
At Milwaukee storms rctard business and
only gilt edge paper Is taken. fair i'm
crease Is seen in the wholesale trade ut st.
Louis, with a bright promise for spring.
The jobbing tradeis good at Kansas City
and fair at Omaha.
The business failures for the past seven
days were 225 compared with 25i last week,
The clearances In the principal cities last
week amounted to 81 1901, s30,7l an In
crease OF 20 per cent. over the correspond
ng period last year.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-03-17
what Reciprocity Docs.

A compilation Ut statistics relative
to exports OF cottons, made BY the
Boston Commercial Bulletin, brings
out strikingly the successful working
Of that sham" reciprocity policy
which the Democrats are specifically
pledged to repeal. 1t shows. in bflef,
that with few exceptions the cOun,
tries In the reciprocity scheme have
largely increased their purchases of
us, while other countries have been
buying less. For example, Culia
took from this country $40, $50 yards
OF cotton in 1891 and 544, ,248 yards
in 1892. Puerto Rico's purchases
grew from 223, ,34B to 500, S4I yards
in the same time; San D0mingos
from ti9l, ,184 to l,742, ,4l3 yards; other
West Indian islands increased their
imports from S,747, ,s9l to III, ,OSS, III
yards, while Brazil's purchases rose
from 7,6l2,037 to lille, 9d2 yards.
A widely different showing Is made
by the countries with which no re-
ciprOcal treaties have been made.
Thus Mexico's imports OF our cott0na
In 1891 were 1909, ,24O yards; IA fS9a
they were only s, 497, l35 yards. III
the same time COlombia's imports of
these goods fell from 5, 160, l04 To-
), $40, 296 yards, China's from 50, ,076, -
300 to 5S, ,979,S75 yards, and British
India's from 8, 63l, 488 to :, ,3I6, ,bSBa
Yards. The repeal Of the rccipr0Cltf
provision Of the Mckinley law Nili
be manifeStly III the irltereete 0k
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-03-17
l1OBBED THE PLAYERS.
Cubans Object to Poor Rase Ball Playing
by the American Femala Clnh

by the American Female Club.
Havana special: A conflict occurred
Mt Alenendares which nearly resulted In =
serious injury to "a number Of American
young women. party OF Americans
known as the american Female Base Bail
Club, has been going about playing
against Cuban Clubs, aud with more or less
success. The American Female Base Ball
Club was playing at Alenendares. their
opponents being local club composed OF
young men Of "A good class The majority
OF the spectators were respectable and we'll
behaved, but the attendance also included
share Of the lowest dreys OF society.
These latter became irritated at the play
Ing OF the American visitors, and some of
them claimed to be convinced that 1t was
simply farcical and did not show profess
sional SKIN. They claimed the young
women We're, In fact. not players at all.
and that the money OF the spectators had
been received under false pretenses and
ought to be restored. The malcontents
clamored loudly for the restoration Of their
money, and at length became so excited
that they broke the seats and set fire to the
FENCES around the playground. This caused
general CONSERVATION among the female
players, and several of them nearly swoon.
ed with fright. The mob encouraged oy
inpunity, attempted to attack the players,
who we're CALAMITY defended by the young
men OF the Cuban Rase Bail Club and by
the respectable majority OF the spectators.
Horrible confusion eusued, and the shrieks
OF the frightened young women could be
heard, mingled with the execrations Of the
mob. The Cuban players fought braveiy
to save the young women. otherwise more
OF them would have been hurt. The po-
lice arrived on the scene ut length, and
succeeded In dispensing the mob and giving
protection to the young women.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-03-17

Pittsburg special: A call has been Is
sued for a conference In this city on the
10Th inst. of Prohibtionists. Women suf-
fragists and others interested in the general
reform OF the Government, to organize u
new National party. The call Is signed by
$500 Western Pennsyivanians, including
sixty ministers, numerous business men
and several prominent public characters.
During the conference, which will last
probably for three days. with two sessions
daily, such questions us the ''iron inte, ests
OF the tariff law and 1.-THE free coinage Of
silver" will be discussed. Over thirty In
vitations have been sent out to prominent
speakers, among others being Senator Pef-
fer. DR.. A. B. Leonard, Mrs. Matte Nc
LELAND Brown. Mary A. Lathrop, Samuel
D. Hastings, John Lloyd Thomas and the
Rev. J. I. McCrory. 1t Is claimed that the
Women's Christian Temperance Union Is
taking an interest In the Conference, and
q large number Of members will attend.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-03-17
Negro viii Re Sold on the Block.

Fayette, Mo-, special: George VIM.
worthless negro Of Glasgow, will be sold
under the vagrant law OF Missouri on the
block at the Court House door in this city
to the highest bidder, for cash In hand, for
term OF six months. Winn was arrested
for vagrancy and 1t was proved that he
had not done six days work in the last six
months. He is about % years old, feet s
inches high, and OF black complexion.
This will be the second public sale OF me-
groes in this country since the war. On
May es. 1892, three negroes we're sold on the
block in this city for term Of six month.
they brought SEQ, IS and 81 respectively.
The negroes in Fayette are very indignant
at what they call the "high-handed pIo-
ceedings" Of the whites. There is consider.
able excitement over the matter.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-03-17

To Pay McKinley's Debts,

OChicago special: Trustee Kohlsaat has
received enough money by popular sub
scription to pay Gov. McKinley's debts, and
by April every cent OF the 800, 900 liabilities
will have been wiped out by single dollars
from individual Repu ublicans and e5, 900
contributions by faithful admirers. Not .
cent Of the Governors or his wife's prop
erty will be used, and no man will be able
to say that he was asked to help. In fact
In every case which came under the re-
cipient's notice he made most decisive
objection and refusal.
The fund was raised by nearly 1900 con-
tributors in sums ranging from u to hand.
some drafts for $1,000. The money came
from nearly every section OF the country,
with the most from Ohio and Indiana.
Michigan men we're numerous among the
donors, and the Illinois contributions show
Mr.. Mckinley had some friends In thil
State. Each draft that was sent te
the Governor In Columbus was no soon ei
received by him than it was remafled to
the sender. Mr.. Kohlsaat has not written
him as to the size Of the fund, and does not
propose to do so. He will simply begin to
pay the Mckinley Walker notes on their
presentation. In fact that operation has
already commenced, and by April the in
debtedness will be entirely Cancelled. This
having been omplished, all the hcme-
stead effects and inheritances will be re-
turned to Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley as q GIFT
from the trustee aud the people.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-03-17

Valparaiso, Chile, special: There has
been received here runloF that Santa
Anna, in the State OF Rio Grande do Sui
which had been besieged by the rebels, had
fallen, that the leader OF the Governmen
meht troops. General I,idoro Fernandez.
had committed suicide A previous report
said that General Taxarez. with 1000 we'll
armed troops. was encamped three leagues
from Santa Annai that he was then plan
ming TO give battle to the Government
troops commanded by General Fernandez
and that on the result OF the battle would
depend the fate of the Revolution For
eign residents in the State OF Rio Grande
do SUI have been attacked by adherents of
both sides. Previous reports OF the defeats
OF the Revolutionists, except at Sanlome,
are now vigorously denied.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-03-17

to command the respcct 81 co. y

to command the respocf of Tor ]
powers, and to show that the Iy6l q
States could be 8 formidable 10o.
we'll as valuable friend. Eyen
Democratic newspapers do NOT deny
to President Harrison the crelit of
admirable work In rebuilding tn
navy. President Harrison has Jna14s
our navy already respected. The fn
fluence Of strong navy In upEOldInx
American honor and interests W2o
eminently shown in the Gillian ept.
sode. Chilli, the most pugnacious and
aggressive OF South American states
undertook, under the prompting 0f
British influences, to insult and defy
the American people. A Chilian mob,
abetted by the authorities, who aided
In the work OF outrage and mas s5acfe,
slaughtered and maltreated AmeFi-
can sailors, and refused redress when
redress was temperately demanded.
President Harrison acted with char
acteristic drmness and resolution.
The Chilians saw that the President
was In earnest. They saw . MAJOR
its In both houses of Congress pfe-k
pared to support the adnlinistrati0n.
and they decided to obey the dictates
OF reason and OF justice, Never Was
a more signal victory won without
striking a blow.
President Harrison has not bee0E
less resolute in dealing with Canadl1t
discrimination against American
traffic. One Of the closing acts Of his @
administration was to issue prOclA-
nation recognizing that Canada had
been brought to terms. Great Brit.
ain has been compelled to abandOn
her arrogant attitude on the BehrinG
Sea question and to consent reluct-
antly to arbitration. Treaties Of
reciprocity have been negotiated
with number OF foreign states civ.
ing admission on specially favorable
terms to American products, and
France and Germany have been i'm
duecd to withdraw their embargo on
American pork. The annexation Of
the Hawaiian Islands, as much q nat.
ura outpost of the United States ID
the Pacific as Bermuda In the Atlan.
tic, would have been q fitting crown
to the splendid achievements OF Pres
ident Harrison's foreign policy. For
the failure to accomplish annexation
the President Is not responsible. His
message on the subject bears testi-
mony to his patriotic purpose.
Conscious Of the integrity OF It's
purpose and OF the eternal stability
OF its principles, the Republican party
views the future without apprehen-
sion and the past with qualification.
Confident that the American people
can be depended upon to arrive ultt-
mately at correct decision, Repub-
licans look forward with assurance
and hope to the coming struggle Of
1894 and the more important conflict
of 1896
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-03-17
4 LOT OF SKELETONS.
GAASTLY DISCOVERY IN
NEW MEXICO.
HtOspecting Party Come Upon the
Akeietons of Forty Three soldiers In
nesifs Guich--Dicd from Drinking from
a&oisonous spring.
Found FOrty-thrce skeletons,

Ahiquin, n. NJ. specials: A party pros
pecfing In the old Spanish copper canyon
came upon the skeletons OF forty-three
soldiers in Devils Gulch. The company
has been missing from Fort Mary ever since
the sApacha raid on Espanda. September 9,
lssa u was supposed that they were mas
sacred by Indians, as not one ever returned.
IL seems, however, that all died from
drinking from poisonous spring, where
the skeletons had lain bleaching ever since.
The skeletons were still encased in uniform
anu the guns were stacked as they left
them. lot of ammunition and skeletons
ana the corpses OF forty five horses consti-
tussd the ghastiy discovery.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-03-17
In the Hands Of Drunken Indiana.

Deer River. Minn., special: Several hum
dred Indians have been rioting here foI
several hours, using knives aud clubs
Many OF them are wounded and probably
two or three killed. though nobody ut the
agency dares TO 60 near them. There are
rumors OF massacre, and none OF the
whites will sleep. r. L. Vance, the post
trader, has lost nll control Of the savages.
A week ago the Indians we're notified that
they would b. paid by the government here
at noon. When the Reds appeared and
found that no agent had appeared they
were furious. The explanation that heavy
snow storms had prevented the agent from
reaching Deer River did not satisfy thom.
after filling up ON bad whisky thoy took
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-03-17

the murder OF Lieutenant Colonel Alcjo
Sanchez, one OF the weaithiest land owners in
the State OF Tamaulipas. The man who
committed the crime was Abatado Garcia.
who Is also member OF one OF the most
prominent and wealthy families In North
ern Mexico The extensive ranches OF the
two men are situated several miles above
Matamoras and adjoin each other. dis
pute arose and trouble has existed between
Sanchez and Garcia for some time over the
boundary line OF the two properties. As a
result OF this fucd the two men engaged in
personal encounter which ended In Gar
cia shooting his enemy. killing him
Instantly. Colonel Sanchez is widely known
throughout Mexico. He is one OF the few
men who aided General Diaz, the present
President OF Mexico, In organizing his sue
cessfnl revolutionary expedition in this
city As II reward for his services Pre.i-
dent Diaz made Sanchez Lieutenant colo
mel in the Mexican army. fro m which po-
siton he retired several years ago.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-03-17
FELL 1000 FEET.



Red Cliff, Colo, special: A distressing
accident which will probably prove fatal
occurred four miles from this place at u
point on the Butte Mountain Road called
Hole In the Rock" The victim was
Pierce Crane, an old time ranchman,
wealthy and highly res slected. residing
near Mmturn, in this county. He was rid
ing broncho and got too near the edge OF
the cliff. His horse slipped, and before re
could save himself 10th animal and rider
went over the precipice. The pony landed
forty feet below where II was found dead
The man continued his terrible descent
1000 feet to the iio Grande Railroad track,
which runs along the bottom OF the canyon,
where he was found half An hour after the
accident In an unconscious condition. An
examination disclosed that Mr.. Crane Is
terribly bruised about the head and body,
several cuts also appearing, but most
miraculously not a bone In his body, except
possibly the bridge of his nose was found to
be broken. How a human being could fall
dis tance OF 1000 ieet, even down an
ordinary incline, and escape death is what
is puzzling the medical fraternity. In
ternai injuries may exist which may prove
fatal TO the victim
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-03-17
Starved to Death Amid Plenty.

Janesyille, Wis, special. Within FIVE
miles OF a prosperous village aud In q
thickly settled part OF the county Mrs. Ira
Ames starved and frozc to death. The
case was reported TO the authorities
and 1t was found that the father had spent
most OF his time fishing, while his wife and
seven children were In rickety sbanty
without fuel or food The youngest child
died week ago and was buried under the
snow by the father in soap box.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-03-17
TaMnA Under Water.

Wilkesbarre, Pa. special: An immense
Ice gorge in the Susquchana River broke
and the Ice started out with y tremendous
crash. The town OF Plainsviile Is under
water and the people are imprisoned In the
top stories OF their homes. Trains are all
stalled.
The village OF Port Bowkley is under
thirty inches Of water. In VII the small
towns along the line OF the river houses
are surrounded with water. At Psttston
the water Ii twenty -three feet above low
water mark A. Coxton the Telegraph sta.
tion y abandoned. the water having reach-
- ~ eAyss of ths buildias.