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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

1t will be necessary to adopt some means
OF raising the enormous revenue required
to support the government when tariff re.
form IS effected. Some say this should be
done by raising the tax on whisky and
tobacco. The. experience, however, has
shown that this is not always practicable,
Statistics prove that lesss revenue is derived
from a high tax on spirits and tobacco
than from a moderate tax. The reason
for this is that the consumption falls off
as the tax becomes prohibitory.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-07

There is no fairer way to raise revenue
than by taxing Incomes, Notwithstanding
the objection th4a has been urged that it
Will be class legislation, Such arguments
are breathes only in sophistry as It can be
easily shown that an income tax is the
most equitable and just of all methods of
relieving public revenue.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21
Fashion, Hints.

CINNAMON Is the favorite brown
this year. 1t looks particularly we'll
trimmed with fur or smartened with
q co.ored waistcoat
MAKE Your velvet dress with q
round waist, with seamless and jacket
front, with large reverse opening IN 5
vest of gathered blue peau de sole.
Have gig0t sleeves and a rather full
skirt, gored in front aud straight in
the hack.
THERE Is no reason this season why
any woman should be unbecomingly
dressed. There are the Empire and
DirectOire waists for slender figures;
ii Tim tailor-made costumes for stouter
forms; princess models. which i'm
part a slender effect. and also the
cornet skirt. and the long English
waist, which tends to make the figure
appear symmetrical.
SILK OF all kinds never was 80 fash
ionable as now. IL never was more
beautiful. and it certainly n.ver was
80 cheap We do not mean that the
best Or most beautiful Is cheaper than
ever before. 1t never viii! probably
be very cheap but there never was a
time when silk OF effective pattern
and appearance could be bought at SO
small cost. Such silk Is not, OF
course, likely to wear we'll, but then
it can be remade and mended AS can
no other fabric. 1t is, indie d, the
only fabric that can bc worn even in
holes and not look disreputably bad.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21
mo Confederate B.,.,e-r,.~.

The periodical controversy about
the origin Of the Confederate battle
dag has broken cut again in = South
ern newspaper, TO which w. w.
Davies, messenger to the late Presi-
dent DayiA" writes: THE stars and
bars were used 1t Bull Run, and on
account OF It's similarity to th- old
Union dag caused nome confusion, and
1t Was found that sOlne change should
b. made: hence the adoption Of what
II now known - the battledag. Thia
hattle6ag Was not designed by4Ge0.
B~eauregard, ~ generally believed,
~ be was pns Of ttres Who accopts6
~ deeignfs
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21
The Earth's Weight.

Weighing the earth is q problem
which has often interested and amused
scientists, and various efforts have becn
made to determine, with some deg
Of accuracy, the probable approxim.
weight OF the globe or which ", live.
In li72, a series OF euro IS experiments
was made by Prof. Maskelyne, at
Mount Schihallion, in Scotland, by
which he determined the singular fac:
that the attraction exerted by the
mountain mass, on the plumb line.
caused it to deviate nearly six seconds
from the perpendicular. Long and ABB
struse calculations followed, on the de-
tails Of which it is not necessary to
dwell, but the result was, taking the
diameter OF the earth as 7,yl2.14 miles
and the weia hit OF a cubic foot Of water
as cas- pounds, the weight OF the earth
was calculated to be $685. 0 zoo, O0O,-
ooO, COO, 900 tons Of 2. $40 pounds.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21
put.ts n

A hostess need not hold herself re.
sponsible for the likings or disl!kinRs
OF her guests. She evades this by
avoiding i~ntroductions, but she does
afford her circle the most charming
opportunities for establishing aud
maintaining pleasant associations.
Well bred persons know how to con-
tinue an acquaintance thus casually
commenced providing there is q
mutual liking. When introductions
take place 1t other than formal re-
ceptions, the man Is introduced or
presented to the woman unless she is
Young and he old and distinguished,
when she IL introduced If presented
to him. The charm OF social liberty
IL the freedom to retain as friends
such as are wholly sympathetic to us
according to our individual standards
! and tastes.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21

hos closed and 30 has the largest raif-
road car works, throwing over 5000
men out Of work. The piano factories
are either closed are running half time.
The great steel mills in Milwaukee
closed Saturday, throwing 1000 men
out OF employment; so have the steel
mills at Joliet, that employ $500 men.
The large glass factories at Muncie,
Ind, have been closed. and 400 meE
thrown out.
We could go on with a record that
would fill many columns. Capital has
lest all confidence in the Democratic
administration. Men are being dis.
charged all over the country. Wage:
are being cut right and lett. There
a.e now over $4,000 men out OF worb
in New York alone. 1t is the wage
earncrs' turn now.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21
r,es ON /. spree.

C.ose observers have noticed that
flies would gather on a h~alf-drunken,
sleepy sot, while q dozen sober men
In the same room are not m0lested by
them. The flies will buzz around
their subject with great delight, fire.
quently alighting upon his persplring
face. OF they go aud return again
and again, quafing the alcoholic nec-
tar issuing from his pores After q
while their flight becomes uncertain
and eccentric, and sometimes they
come In collision.
Recently a drunken man raised his
hand and brushed them from his face.
Some fell to the floor and lay their
paraiy.e ed. After a while they got on
their feet and YEARLY flew of. halt.
dazed. Many animals yield to the Sc
ductt0n OF run drinking. especially
elephants, horses, cows and swine.
Poultry. especially turkeys, will alb
sorb the tempting drink till they
tumble over 10 leadeh sleep lying
around a 1t dead, and utterly ignor.
Ing their accustomed roost On
awaking they stagger for q few mo.
lnents and loon recover, but It is
hours before they renew their cheer
full cackling.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21

Goodrich Hubbell, a farmer OF n

Goodrich Hubbell, a farmer OF New
Canaan, Conn.,, charitably entertained
Saturday an itinerant preacher Wild
came to his house and asked q nights
lodging. The preacher had not bceE
there very long before a man and woman
came to the door and asked to be di.
rected to q clergyman, as they wantec
to get married. Mr.. Hubbell said that
one was there. The ANXIOUS co"pls
entered the house snd the alleged
preacher went throu n the usual fofIn
OF words. Mr.. and Mrs. Hubbell con-
eented to act as witnesses, and prompt
" Affixed their signatures to a docu.
ment which they supposed was a mar.
,iago certifca'e A few days utter
Farmer Hubbell was surprised 10 re-
Eceive word from the bank where Ee
t~ransacts business, that a noe Of his
for s2s5 had just been discounted there.
Mr.. Hubbell was very much surprised,
but he at once went to the bank. and 1t
soon dawned upon him that the mar
rage certificate he had signed was
nothing more nor less than a promissory
note. As for the preache, and bridal
couple, it Ia believed they are Nov
York crooks,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21
Criminals Supcrstitions.

Criminals have a deep-rooted belief
In the power OF talismans, and in the
protecting properties OF charms and
amulets. According to an experienced
detective. the burg ar Invariably carries
in his pocket q small lump OF coal for
luck. To this safeguard he pins his
faith, and with his bit OF charmed coal,
1t appears. he may defy the authorities,
however shrewd they may be. Some
times. when searched at the police Of
flee, there are found concealed in the
burglars pocket q piece OF chalk, lucky
and rings and rusty horseshoe
nails. Relying on such articles for his
safety in tho moment Of peril. no arts
With them most reluctantly, and often
stipulates with tho turnkey for their
return to him at his liberation from
prison.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21
M women want to Voter

Ninety-fve per cent. Of the women
OF Wyoming awaited themselves OF
the privilege OF voting for President,
although some of them had to ride
seventy miles going to and returning
from the polls This seems to be
sufficient answer to the gu 'stlon
whether, II women generally had the
rght, they would take interest
enough In politics to vote.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21
PREPARE FOR ACTION.
LET EVERY REPUBLICAN NOW
% HIS DUTY.
ehOuld An He Present ut the Opening OF
Coneress-According to Democratic Au-
thority 1.-THE Robber Tsrin" . II to Re-
main ON the statute Books.
On To Washington !

Every Republican Senator and Rep
resentative should be present aud ready
for business when the extra session 81
Congress opens. The Republican mi
nority constitutes the sole defense OF
the business interests Of the nation.
American business men, regardless OF
party, look to that minority to lead in
protecting the public credit. American
manufacturers realize that the Repub-
licans in Congress are the only bulwark
of the country's industries. American
workingmen, whose livelihood is
menaced by Democratic free trade, rely
on the Republicans to combat by every
means in their power the enactment OF
the starvation wages platform.
Congress has been called together to
repeal the Sherman law, but it Is i'm
possible to tell what the reactionary
and fanatical Democratic majority will
attempt to do. The Democrats may re-
fuse to repeal the silver purchase act
unless they can secure unlimited silver
coinage in it's place. 1t is practically
certain that they will demand the re-
vival of wildcat currency.
The Democratic majority may right
fully be held responsible for pernicious
legislation: but that does not relieve
Republicans from the obligation to be
in their places and do their utmost to
protect the country from the disaster
To American interests which is involved
in the Democratic program OF destruc-
ton. Neither private business nor
considerations OF personal comfort
should prevent Republican Congress-
men from constant attendance and I'M
faltering effort during the extra ses'
sion. The Republican party expect:
every one OF Its representatives TO az
his duty.-NeW York Press.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21
News In Advertising Columns.

The advertising columns OF a news
paper are among the most important,
for no man really becomes acquainted
even with the news of the day until
he has thoroughly perused the ad.
Observation-Disclosures Monthly.
Perhaps some men may smile at
this statement. Women will not.
Tney all read the advertisements,
and are both entertained and in
structed by the p~rai>eworthy habit.
Many men also examine the advertis-
ing columns patiently and regularly,
and in this way keep well informed
of movements in business and finan-
cial circles To the practiced eye q
short ADVERTISEMENT often affords a
wealth OF suggestion: it is significant
"a straw showing the direction OF
the wind. II one concern is FREE
quently advertising for additional
help, and another seldom or ever does,
the reader easily infers which Is the
more prosperous.
We contend, however, that from a
news standpoint the advertising col
ulnns OF a first. class daily arc impor-
tant, interesting, aud instru tive;
they disclose the trend of the times
with remarkable accuracy. The
trained reader OF current ad vertise-
ments can tell without reading any,
thing else, whether things are BOOM
ing or bursting; whether crops are
bcayy or light; and whether a commu-
nifty Is stagnant or energetic.
We defy anyone who is not an in
c%0rrigible prevaricator to read the
Troy Press advertisements daily, fully
and regularly for one week without
ind0rsing every affirmation herein
submitted. The experiment Is worth
making. It will quicken the dull
mind to the incompatible utility Of
advertising; 1t will open up a wide.
varied field OF new informal on to a
person who Is not an habitual reader
OF ad ADVERTISEMENTS
Harper's Monthly Is right. To he
thoroughly posted a man must read
the ad advertisements There Is no
escape from this conclusion. Troy
! preSS
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21

The announcement that the names of
fifty pensioners at P%ittsburg, Pa, have
been stricken from the rolls, in pursu-
ance Of the recent Interpretation of the
disability act Of 1890, may be construed
a the beginning OF q general process
OF pension cancellation. Secretary
Hoke Smith has declared that he pro-
poses to make q reduction Of $2O, 0OO, 600
In the pension payments, which Inn
plies that pensions are to be taken
away from about 1900 Of the soldiers
who are now receiving them. It may
be seriously doubted II he has the right
thus to 60 over the pension roll and
strike names from 1t at his pleasure.
When q pension ia granted 1t repre-
sents q vested right, to the extent, at
least, that it should not be withdrawn
without giving the pensioner an oppor-
tunity to show that it Justly belongs
to him. There are certainly two sides
to all such cases, and common fairness
demands that both shall be fully and
impartially considered. Where there
is q to suppose that q pension has
been improperly granted, there should
be q careful investigation OF all the
facts, with permission for the introduce
ton OF evidence to sustain the claim.
1t Is said that these Pittsburg pension
ers were not notified Of the proceed
ings against them and will not know
that they have lost their pensions until
they apply for their money on the next
regular payday. This is certainly not
justifable in the dealings Of the Gov
eminent with the men who have fought
It's battles; and Secretary Hoke Smith
is mistaken il he thinks the country
will indorse such q performance
Globe emOcrat.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21
Suirit Lake ChautuuQu1.

\ The Sioux City & Northern Railroad ana
"a citic Snort Line viii Sc tickets from al
T.Ssaas TO Spirit Lake and return July lotl
sta.ioNs> ciu i've, at {; r. and one-thifd FOL
TO goth itr< Addresses by Henry Wat
the round tfT~,cky. Iuiy 18th; Rev. j. j.
erson Of kentG> .Iv 1rtb, Rev. 4. De-
Cook OF Boston, Ju..+4lyp. July 10Th.
Witt Talmage of F~fot,1g Our tr 4,
Veterans Reunion July 90 <<>address
stop at grounds. For prograHtmsTNe
W. B. MBNIDEii,, S@ss
Gen. Pass. Agt., Sioux City. I,wa.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21
When Travelling,

Whether on pleasure bent, or business. take
on every trip a bottle OF Syrup OF Figs, as
1t acts most Pleasantly and etfcctuaily on
the kidneys. liver aud bowels. preventing
feycrs. headaches and other forms of sick
nc-s. For sac in soc. aud 81 bottles by all
cGdiug druggists. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup 20.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21
Improving an Opportunity.

Mother-I wish you to go TO the
store and get me a bar OF soap Lit
tie Johnny--l've got an awful tooth
ache. '.Does IT really ache much:"
lawful! Liant let a thing touch
IT," ''Then you may also bring a
pound OF raisins."
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21

WHEN the Comedie Franchise did
"Adrienne L~ecouvreur" at Drury Lane
the eaYly eighteenth century costumes
were perfect. but the rooms of the
Princess de Bouillion we're lighted
with ~incadescent electric lamps.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21

White grounds having lovely floral
figures and sometimes OF a crinkly
weave, are nice enough sor semi e ven
Ing wear, and are affected at the
suynmer resorts for dressy afternoon
apd driving costumes. accompanied
n q white hat, suede gloves, veil,'
yhd gauze parasol, writes Emma NJ.
Hooper in the Ladies' Home Journal.
The are trimmed with ribbon
matching the foliage or blossom OF
the design, creamy Bourbon lace Of
shaded velvet; showing the promi-
nent c0lors Of the design; green must
come In as often as possible, as 1t Is
floating on the tOpm0st wave OF pub.
lie favor. The full bell skirt may be
trimmed with graduated rows OF
ruflies Of satin ribbon to the knees, OF
only two are used, and few imported
dresses OF soft goods show
seven gradugted ruftes Of the
material to the waist, In
olden fashion. 1t 10 on the waist
that the trimming Is massed in En-
pire belt collar and sleeve pufis OF
satin or velvet In eminence, mauve,
pink, Nile or leaf green, old rose,
yellow OF turquoise. IL OF q slender
figure . full rest 10 added. or the lace
alone furnishes the necessary full,
nes ~ there are 81 many ways Of us.
ing IL One OF the prettiest being the
deep collarette rufi.e falling In front
to the Empire belt and then short.
ening toward the shoulders
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21
German
Syrup

l simply state that ! am Druggist
and Postmaster here and am there
fore in a position to judge. | have
tried many Cough Syrups but for
ten years past have found nothing
equal to Boscllee's German Syrup.
have given it to my baby for Group
with the most satisfactory results.
Every mother should have it. J. II.
HoBBs, Druggist and Postmaster,
lfoffat, Texas. We present facts,
living facts, Of to-day Boschee's
German Syrupgivcs strength to the
body. Take no substitute. .
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21

MARCUS MAYER will return to New,
York or the steamer Paris July p.
He has arranged the coming tour for
Adelina Patti. which will include all
the leading cities from Maine to Cali
fprnla. The tour opens Nov. .. in New
York.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21

sNllo a1Ssn silh. puttiDG herr and
stllsse auaoux them bits Of golden
brown seaweed. n fringe 10 made
tor each end by stringing shells ON
green embroidery silk Instead OF wire.
The UpholstareI.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21

n. L. THOMPSON 4 CO., Druggists, Cou-
dersport. Pa. say Halls Catarrh Cure IL
TIE best and only sure cure for catarrh they
ever sold. Druggists sell IL, 18c
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21
A Billion Dollar RObber.

-
In four months the Cleveland admin.
istration has accomplished the most
gigantic robbery in history. 1t has
billion dollars. Under the administers
ton of Benjamin Harrison the nation
steadily grew in prosperity and wealth.
The Mckinley law gave u new Impetus
+ TO industrial development. 1t built
new factories and enlarged those al.
ready constructed. Work was plenti
full. Wages Of labor were greater in
their purchasing power than at any
other time since the foundation Of the
republic. Our exports increased in an
unprecedented degree. Nobody thought
Of doubling either the power or the
purpose Of the government to main.
tain the absolute integrity OF its cur.
rency. Confidence in the
| and future progress Of the nation wal
universal. Mr.. Cleveland and his party
have reversed all these condi.
tions in a little more than .
hundred days. Distrust has sue
ceeded confidence. contraction has sue
ceeded expansion, loss followed gain.
| The administration has multiplied dis
aster by it's stubborn refusal to protect
business interests. The crash OF banks,
the ruin Of citizens, the general depre'
citation of securities in every form have
gone on until the loss to the people
since March 4 aggregates 81 1000, OOo,'
600. The party of destruction has
proven true to its record. The last
time it had full control of the Govern
ment it wrecked the nation. 1t has
been robbing the nation at the rate OF
$250,OO0, 900 Il month since Grover
Cleveland was inaugurated, In view Of
these facts the assertions of Democratic
orators like Crisp and McMillin are su
premely ridiculous as well as utterly
false. The nation has good cause e
fear the results of the rule Of men who
falsify as well as destroy. .
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21
As A BEAST OF BURDEN.
h Camel IL Taking tho Horse's Plaoa
In Some Countries.

In Some Countries.
Although the camel proved unsatis.
factory Tor II 9 as q beast OF burden in
the mining regions OF Nevada and Ari-
iona. the animal is rapidly coming into
favor and profitable use IN mining our
tries in other parts OF the world. 1t
seems probable to the mining industry
that in South Africa the camel will take
the place Of horses for most uses, as
the camel Is not injured by the insects
which prove fatal to the horse and the
bullock. nor is it attacked by the dis
eases that destroy other beasts OF bur-
den. The Germans are already making
great use Of the camels in Southwest
Africa. They are found to be very vsl-
liable for making long journeys into tho
arid interior regions of the country. as
thew are able to travel a whole q
without ~Wster OF food. In Australia
the camel is fast taking tne place OF
bullocka for use ffthe barren interior
regions. It 10 stated E there are al !.
ready opened up and In No AND
Australia five lines Of camessSa I.ms,s
that on these lines over 2,OsSs Oh r.
are in daily use. Camels are foussSts.Jd
be so useful that the number employer
will be increased as rapidly as possible.
With bullock teams only about ten
miles a day can be male, but 1t is found
that tho camel will travel eighty-four
miles in eighteen hours, carrying a load
Of 100 rounds. In the Interior OF AUS
tralia ara 100000 square miles OF al
most unknown desert, and 1t is on the
great inland plains that 1t Is intended
10 utilize the camel trains, as by their
use the various GASES OF civilization
may be mere directly connected than
by the old bullock routes. On the arid
plains ar among the mud flats and
bra .kish lakes the camel finds plenty al
coarse grass and thorny shrubs on
which to subsist. 1t is claimed tha'
work can be found In Australia fol
1000. 900 camels.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21

PLUNKET GREENE is back in Lon.
don. He is full Of enthusiasm and is
coming back in the fall.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21

OVER twenty years OF experience and ex-
pertinent In making Dobbins' Electric Soap
has enabled us to bring out now u new Sc
soap, the best in the world, Dobbfns' Per-
Soap. Ask you grocer for 1t.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-07-21

b +. ALLEN Co. 1868 Canal ST.. New
York. nre sole agents in the United Stat. $
for Beecham's PillA 25 cents n box.