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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-29
In client rhythm IT tells a tale.

In Silent rhythm II tells a tale.
The River James.
A. peoples history through every vale.
The River James.
or heroes dead. Of glories past.
OF good old times. too good 20 last.
The River James.
A long time ago. when was a young
fter in short pants. that used n keen
my good old mother busy putting IN
seats, circus came 10 orr town
When the firSt flaming posters were pu,
up. showing n modern Daniel in tiah,e
with riding whip in his hand. seated
in cage OF lions. my infanule imaelna.
ton was paralyzed with JOY. Then. too
there was a lady who jumped through
a paper hoop backwards. while riding "a
horse bare back. a man who swallowed
swords, and a woman snake charmer.
This was two weeks before the clrcus
came to town. During that time nav
fathers patience suffered the cruelie,
trial 10 which It had ever been subject.
ed. At breakfast. dinner, and supper
talked circus. asked questions. and bee.
ged 10 be taken TO the show.
My parental sire said II would clean
the front yard. stop robbing bird nests
and not get into a fight with Billy Jones
Ivy meat Htbf Htt@Hbtfs brtNffu NIt
time and the coming OF the circus. De
would take me.
/ went TO work with a vim, the yard
was immaculate In two DAYS, the birds
laid and Matched innumerabie broods In
peace. while / believe that ~ Billy
Jones had stolen my marbles and csHst
me a liar, J would have smiled az him
and offered TO lend him my grayei-sh00,.
er.
Such was my excitement the day before
the arrival OF the circus, that l declared
/ would rather be a clown I'm big spotted
breeches than President OF the United
States.
Well. the circus came. Early that
morning my father received news OF
the sudden death Of one Of his brothers
! did not see the show.
Years have passed. but even 10 this
day | do not blame myself FOR not feel
Ing sufficiently grieyed over my uncles
death.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-29
Mnsic for n Butcher

A music teacher undertook to coach
up the young and beautiful daughter OF
e wealthy butcher in the art of crotchets
and quavers. and having in due course
brought her TO perfection in one or two
easy show pieces. such as ''Tannhauser''
and "Lohengtn," sent her home to her
pa.
But the master OF the marrowbone and
the cleaver was far from satisfied. IL
wanted yer to teach her somethin ap-
propriate," said he. "somethin' as she
could play when we gives a party. Amt
there q composer named Chopin? Well,
that's the bloke 10 write a biz o. musIc
for q butcher."-London Tid-Blts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-29

The sacred pages OF Gods own book
Shall be spring, tn eternal brook.
in whose holy mirror night and DAY
Thou wilt study Heavens reflected ray.
Moore
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-29

A. kind heart 10 fountain Of gladness,
making everything In its vicinity TO
1rosheu Into smiles.-Irving.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-29
INsURANCE STATEMENTS
UNITED STATES BRANCH.
GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE

"nnacer-HrxRY f. BowrRs -
Principal United States 80 PINE STREET, NEW YORK Crz'
Special in Nlrglnia-I. e. PEYrON.
Residence RICHMOND. VA
Organized lncorporat sd-DEcEnBER - 1921.
Commenced business IN United StaesSEPrEnBER % ls'l
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-29

any other states or America, possess
the English blood most unancyed."
But though Virginia took the lead in
1877. she did not do so In 1861. and thus
missed the opportunity II she had pos
sessed the man, of giving 10 the Con-
federacy one who could have held the
place OF the great Mississippian Presl-
dent. who IL was the opinion OF the
Marquis. will he thourht 10 he ono az
the vely foremost statesmen Of this cen
tury, end. In fact, stand on as high a
pedestal as Cavour" Soldiers the Con-
federacy needed. and these Virginia gave
her, chief of whom was THE general
who stands second TO wellington among
the great soldiers of English blood OF the
present century; and who. If you enlarge
the field, and take the world into the
competition. will acknowledge no supe-
riors besides Wellington and Napoleon
alone"
And adds our author: "She has also
given to her country brilliant and DASH
ing cavalry chief, 10 whose exploits |
cannot cali to mind any parallel in his
tory; and a hero whose name will last
10 the end OF time, as an instance OF the
combination Of the most adventurous and
at the same time felicitous daring as a
soldier. the most self-sacrincing devotion
as patriot, and the most-exalted char
acter as a man-one who could unite the
virtues OF the Cavalier and of the Round
head without the faults OF either, and be at
once Havelock and a Garabaldi
All OF them Gee, Stuart, and Jackson).
have been distinguished not more for
their courage. their genius in their re-
spectve lines, and the enthusiasm which
they have been able to excite In their
soldiers. than for the gentle and unset
FISH character which has been common
to all; and for all OF them. and for others
VINO. X less celebrated. are on every
ground worthy to be ranked beside them.
the Confederacy is indebted to the single
State OF Virginia.
Space will not permit further extracts
from this noble defence OF. and tributs
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-02-01
His ST. HELENA.
That Napoleon Of France, Ex-Banker
Ames, Arrested, Charged With
ENLIGHTENMENT.
He Is Secured IN Requisition Papers
Counterstgned In iowa.
Unable So Far 10 Secure Bonds-He
Languishes in Jail.

Alfred James Ames, ex-banker, ex-
boomer, ex-captalist, and formerly the
leading financier of B~eresford, arrived
in the city on Tuesday under the pro-
tecting wing Of Sheriff Deane. His ar
rival was due entirely to circumstances
in which he was the central figure not
long ago. The genial and over conf
dent gentleman, when he landed at
the depot, seemed detected in spirit,
while that exceeding urbanity ofnature
which made his career in banking
circles Of the skyrocket character was
lost in the sorrow Of the hour.
His arrest is the second chapter in
his noted career and the third chapter,
the trial, will take place in April.
Ames stands charged with having en-
bezzled $4,000 from County Treasurer
Compton, 800 from the school board
of Beresford and 5000 from J.J. Echler
OF Illinois. Each one Of these embez-
elements form the basis of a separate
indictment, the total amount Of bail
required being S2,400.
His arrest was made last Saturday
evening at Fort Dodge on a warrant
issued by Gov. Jackson in response to
the requisition papers furnished by
Gov. Sheldon through States Attorney
Keller.
Up to the hour of gong to press
"Wednesday noon the ex-banker had
failed to secure bonds.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-02-01
The Ruins.

Pompey, for centuries buried out Of
sight, brings forth each day many
valued trophies, but the Beresford
bank does not reveal any great amount
Of satisfaction to the depositors and
creditors. Receiver Webster in his
report discloses the fact that there is
standing against the concern claims
aggregating $25, 1sO.16. To pay this
there stands resources $s,240. The
claims may exceed $25, $50, but will not
be beyond $50 1000. This is owing to
to the fact that Mr.. Ames hypothecated
notes aggregating $2e, 278. SO with other
banks. On this he borrowed $15,413
In Sioux City, 81 1000 In New York and
was responsible for over drafts Of
$4,249.09 {, making his liabilities with
the banks al ,682. This leaves q bal
ance Of n, s6s. 80 In notes. The value
OF these notes Is purely speculative
and are regarded AZ worth not TO ex-
coed SO cents on the dollar. The re.
sources Of the bank are regardedsas
worth not much more than y, Oo0,s the
chances are that the creditors VIII re-
ceire 5to IN cents On the dcllar.
nth1s cOnaecGou ttahOuid ~ ntated
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-02-01
raEsrd.s Suax Eipimenl.

This Euiment is different in conn
position from any other Imminent
on the market. 1t is a scientific
discovery, which results in its being
the most penetrating Liniment ever
known, there are numerous white
limitations, which may be recon-.
mended because they pcyMe seller a
greater profit. Beware of these and
demand Billiards. Snow Liniment.
1t positively cures Rhumatism ,Neu-
raIga, Cuts jSprains, Bruises, Wounds,
Sciatic and lnflIammatory. Rhuma-
tisn. Burne, !Scalds, Sore Feet, con.
tracted Muscles, Stiff Joints, Old
Sores, Pain in Back, Barb Wire Cuts,
Sore Chest or throat and especially
beneficial III Paralysis. Sold by j.
&. Taleott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-02-01

ture, yet the circumstance seem to
show co~nclusively that the shot
which killed young Overhulse was
fred with no murderous intention,
or with nc intention OF harming or
injuring anyone or anything. One
promising young life has been sacri-
feed in consequence of the careless
discharge Of the gun, but will the
blighting Of another life lessen the
sorrow consequent upon the loss Of
the first? or is it necessary to appease
the demands Of justice2 1t cannot
be doubted that should Hoffman be
convicted and sent to the peniten.
tiary it would cast such a dishonor,
besides the gloom of remorse, upon
him, that his whole life would be
ruined. He appears to fully realize
his responsibility, and the criminal
bravado and carlessness which has
result d in so much sorrow and
trouble, and realizing it properly, is
not the necessity for punishment
fulfilled? Let duty to humanity
and the living be equally considered
with the supposed demands Of
justice.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-02-01
TAX

Land In and About Elk Point Said to
Be In a Ciouded Condition So Far
AZ Title 10 Concerned.
Sioux City Journal "a: Taylor, Shull
& Farnsworth are engaged in drawing
answers for a number Of Chicago par
ties in tax title actions on Dakota land
in the vicinity Of Elk Point. Some
years ago the land in that part Of the
country was worth only about 800 per
quarter section, and Chicago people
bought a great many tax titles there.
Now the land is worth a 1000 and up
wards per quarter section and the peo-
pie holding the fee simple have com
menced actions to clear away the tax
title deeds. The Chicago people are
fighting the actions and hope that the
supreme court OF South Dakota will
take the view that prevails in Iowa
that people should pay their taxes and
that tax titles are good titles. The
ground is debatable, for the majority
Of states hold that tax titles almost
always work a injustice and that Il
the investor gets his money back with
interest and the costs are paid by the
holder OF the fee simple, justice has
been done to al parties.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-02-01
PERSONALS.

A. o. Ringsrud was IN sioux Clty
Monday.
viii Lawton transacted business In
Sioux City, Monday.
l.. Russell of vermillion was a visitor
In the city On Monday.
/ Walter Hoffman Of vermillion is
l visiting with his parents.
Fred Lynch was In the city over
Sunday the guest Of his parents.
Miss Tressa vinson Of Vermillion,
visited friends in the city Monday. !.
C. F. Lotze, the vermillion jeweler,
was in the city between trains Friday.
Albert Boynton and his mother de-
parted for Mitchell last Friday morn
Ing.
A. Denoe and F. Petersen Of Akron
were in the city on business on Mon
day.
Lieut.. Huff and wife Of Mitchell are
the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. John r.
Wood.
A. B. Francis, the popular lumber
merchant of Ponca, was in the city on
Saturday.
e. G. Ericsson and Receiver Compton
returned from David City, Neb., last
Thursday.
District Attorney Keller went to
Yankton Monday, where he transacted
legal business.
Mrs. M. v. Mulcahey will arrive in
Elk Point from her extended visit in
Canada about March l.
Geo. Gilbert Of Sioux City, aformer
settler of these parts, has been visit
Ing friends In the city.
Robert Miller OF Braddon, Wis, is
the guest Of his brother, j. NJ. Miller,
clerk of the courts Of the county.
Ed. Harriott returned Monday noon
from Dakota City, Neb., where he had
been enjoying a few days visiting with
relatives and friends.
Fireman" Smith, who makes a
business of giving tests for a Mime
apolis chemical engine company was
In the city the other day, looking up
the interest OF his house in this city.
Fred A. Wheat Of the big wholesale
house Of Marshall Field & Co. is visit
Ing Hoffman & Co., with seven big
trunks full Of samples. Henkin, as
usual, is buying a nice lot OF spring
goods.
DR.. Blunt, the dentist, returned TO
Sioux City after a two days stay. The
doctor is working up u splendid prac-
tice in his profession, which he de-
serves for he is very proficient in the
science Of dentistry.
Mrs. Ed. Bryan and family, who
have been living in Nebraska for the
past year, arrived in the city Monday
night. They will reside here perma-
nently, and will make their future
home with Mr.. and Mrs. Cameron.
Chas. Bailey OF Forest Ci.y, well
and favorable known here, was in the
,ity over Sunday and while here called
on United States District Attorney
Miller. MI. Bailey reports business
boomin' at Forest City in consequence
Of the agency recently established
across the river. He was the guest of A.
E. Rome and family.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-02-01
COL. JOLLEY'S ELoQUENCE.
Our Good Vermillion Friend the
Subject of an Interesting Story.

OaT SoO0 ScSufiiiIOn ETISTlA TIE
Subject of an Interesting Story.
While down at the depot the other
day We heard a good story told on Col.
Jolley of Vermiilion. The event took
place so long ago that it is not within
the recollection of the later crop of
residenters of this section, SO it will
pass muster even though it is a chest
nut,
1t seems that in an early day wood
choppers would travel by foot In the
woods down in the Bend in quest of
work. They were usually a wild lot OF
boys who quickly earned and
quickly spent the wages they re-
ceived. One of these wandering
choppers, SO related the story teller,
was indicted by the grand jury for
stealing Il silver watch. He was ar
raigned and pleaded not guilty. Hay.
ing no counsel and being without
funds, a total stranger. Judge Kidder,
who was then On The bench, assigned
the case TO Col. Joiley, who had just
finished a term of teaching school and
was but d few days before admitted to
practice law. Jolley was anxious to
rub the harbwire edges OFF the county
attorney and accepted the defense of
his client with all the zeal his nature
possessed. His client had actually
acknowledged the theft to the sheriff
and sat through the trial a perfect pic
ture OF despair. Nothing daunted,
Jclley addressed the jury. A kind
providence had endowed him with "a
tongue capable of most any degree of
cioquenee. He had his speech at his
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-02-01
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Record Of the Warranty Deed Trans
fers In Union County for the Week
Ending January 20.
The following transfers were fur
nished by the South Dakota Alb.
stract company Of Elk Point. This
company is a reliable one and will
furnish abstracts to any person de-
string them:
b. f. Baker to o. r. Haskell, ell,
ne I 26, Sc ! Sc / 23-93-49.. 49,. 81 800
John Bruneau to Alphonse Chi.
cone, lot Q, NV end lot 3-31-9l-
AS, 1921 acres. $500
E. +. Frost to Peter Fosburg, n
lot 80, block 10, Alcester.... 1900
w. W. Hall to Aaron w. Ericsson,
re Sc 20 and II ] sw and lot 9,
21-94-48, 1874 acres. .......... 5,325
M. Hoffman to John Henke, sw
ne | 24-91-5O, Elk Point twp. 500
Albert Shurlcff to +. H. Dun
ham, 5 acres In ne Sc 35-91-5O. 1876
". p. Sequin to G.. l.. Peters, lot
5, block 2, Alcester ........... GOO
b. +. Winchel to Paul Winchel.
W ne \ q -90-49 ............. $500
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-02-01
G
The slanderer has few friends.

The slanderer has few friends.
"Ted" JOHN is said to be in
Massachusetts,.
The streets were lined with farm
ers last Friday.
Old papers for sale at 10 cents
in punches Of fifty.
The COURIER does not believe in
slandering reputable citizens.
Ira Heath has discarded the hir-
suite appendage to his upper lip.
Alex Reynick is holding down a
case in the Freeman Office at Yer
million.
~. Ven Of Brule, was in the city
on Monday buyinga hill oflumber at
Talcott's yard.
Five loads of hogs arrived Tues
/ day from Ponca. The market price
realized was IS.
A party 0 four young people drove
over to PoncA Friday evening to
take in . dance.
Jerome J. lee was called to Ver-
million to be examined ny the pen.
sion medical board.
Tho concert Friday evening at
the NJ. e. church will be worth
double the price Of admission.
The dance given by the militia
boys in the old U. B. church build
ing had a very light attendance.
It is said that there is a saloon
keeper in Sioux Falls by the name
Of Bloat. Comment is unnecessary.
A Centerville paper records the
fact that during the year 338 cars Of
stock we're shipped from that point.
John Donovan, the big farmer in
the Bend, carries a crutch these
days owing 10 a sprain in his ankle.
A good deal OF fun has been poked
at our esteemed friend, Mr.. Knapp,
this week over his reference to that
"bicycie wearing a plug hat"
The "Kid" band furnished music
for the Allen school district on Thurs.
day night. A spelling match was
one Of the features Of the evening
Next Monday evening the elite
society Of jefferson. will give q dance
The popular Elmendorf orchestra a
Sioux City, will fur,lisl, the music
M1. o. H. Stevens Of The Bend
who has been i'll for A couple q
months ID able 70 be up and around
in her home, greatly 70 the Joy o
her family.
In this Issue will 10 found the al
vertisement of State Land Commits
sioner Ruth with reference "a ths
leasing and sale 81 school lands ii
Ibis county. Both auctiOns TAXI
plaoe on The aftsrnoon % Apsll ~
q
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-02-01
METROPOLITAN BUSINESS COLLEGE.

A School that is conducted upon business methods. Thelaaep
est and best equipped school in the west. Thorough couTSe IN
Bookkeeping, Shorthand. English and Penmanahip. Tuition III
for ten weeks. Good board % Is per week. Students can enter
at any time. In session the entire year. No vacations.
We claim superiority in our method Of instructions. Night
school five nights each week free. Type writing. Actual Buainss
and Penmanship free. Students can enter our school for i time
and try our methods Of instruction AND if they ars not satisfied
they need not pay US anything, and II they do not fd every
thing as we advertise We will pay their fare TO and from Sioux
City. For further information and cataloge address
i. A. MILL cIa or ID. III. BRANAMAN. Frinc1pa
Corner Fourth and Court Streets, sisax Clay, Iswa.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-02-01
AN EDITORS OPINION.

How tbs, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 10
Viewed Abroad.
Centeryille Journal: Hoffman ID
still in jaiI at Vermilliun. There
seelns TO be 4 somewhat revengeful
spirit existing there over this d.
pIorable case. which 1t this distanos
seems un~arTantsd. Although tho
practice ut car.ying 1 revolver, md
The seryasslsss use 81 + in this
go, y a11nlys ~ ! orifaissssa
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-02-01
Parents and friends are cordially
invited to be present.


Is a symptom OF disease Of the
kidneys. 1t will certainly be re.
LEVIED by Parks Sure Cure. That
headache, backache and tired feel.
ing come from the same cause. Ask
for Parks Suoe Cure for the liver
and kidneys, price $1.OO. Sold by
s. Talcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-02-01
WASS' WANTS.

The President OF the South Dakota
Sportsman's Association on the
Warpath.
To the Editor OF THE COURIER.
BEREsFoRD, Jan 2S.-Fair minded
sportsmen all over the state have be-
come aroused and disguised at the
great number Of prairie chickens and
quail that are being trapped contrary
to law and shipped to market all over
the state, but especially at Elk Point
and Vermillion, and propose to stop it.
South Dakota has a game law and it
will now be enforced. Watch for the
band wagon. A society has been
formed, good counsel employed and
funds raised to carry the work forward,
and all violators will be prosecuted at
once. They will not be allowed to
walk off in disguise this time.
Loyal citizens are asked to furnish
lis with evidence OF violations.
j. N. WAss,
President South Dakota State Sports
mans Association.
By order Of state game protective
league.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-02-01
b worlds Pair.

Can not remain such without
blooming look and radiant conf
plexion which health alone imparts.
Parks Tea, by clearing the blood Of
impurities, makes the complexion
again the hue Of youth. Sold by
]. s. IalcOtt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-02-01
His Career.

II ever a man resembled the famous
Jay Gould, it is ex-Banker Ames of
Beresford. The long, angling figure,
flowing black beard, black eyes and
olive complexion, which Gould pos
sessed, finds its embodiment in Ames.
Whether or not Ames knew he resem-
bled Gould and felt that a like career
in financial circles awaited him can not
be said. His style of living, his wide
open policy of never being niggardly
with depositors' money! secured for
him a following in the lively northern
village which heaped up Il stock of
gold in his bank safe that recorded the
$4,000 mark several times.
Ames arrived in Beresford, ii is said,
in 1884, coming from Hull, la. Imme-
diately on arriving he announced that
he was going to open a bank. And he
did. Beresford people say with not a
dollar Of capital. His suave name
and general good nature-which he has
an abundance of-won him depositors,
plenty Of them. For years he had the
banking field all to himself Every
thing went swimmingly and not a year
before the climax he confided to q
friend that he was clearing $500 a
month. His wife was an excellent
woman and several children graced
their lovely Beresford home, hanging,
as it were, like charms from the chain
of love which bound the two. Success,
like wine, is alluring and not infre-
quently leads to destruction. He be-
gan to spread out. in a career OF un-
broken success in money making
schemes, failure" was not written
for him, SO he reasoned. Town lots, a
good bank building, trotting horses,
the race track, an occasional trip to
Sioux City to see the elephant, the
smiles of lovely women, the allure
ments Of the gaming table are things
which frequently conspire to tempt the
successful banker. Friends are easily
made, and the occasional trips to the
metropolis became more frequent as
time flew by. Bad rumors have the
speed Of lightning and whether the
stories which were whispered were
true or not, when the fall of 1892 came
around many Of the heavy depositors
withdrew their money. On Saturday
afternoon in the spring Of 1898, when
Ames closed his bank and never re-
turned, it was said by some that he en-
joyed a prize fight on the Sioux.
Whether this be true or not, he u short
time afterward went south with his
string Of trotting horses. In Kansas
City he wound up at the lowest ebb,
financially. He was telegraphed for
from Sioux City and finally reached
there in time to attend the funeral Of
Of a young lady calling herself Mrs.
Price, who died of puerepal fever.
When the bank was reopened by
Receiver Webster not a coin of the
realm was found in the safe. The
books showed that sight depositors
had credits for over $13, 900 and that
certificates Of deposits for the same
amount had been issued. Not u cent
on hand to represent &27, 900. Notes,
the face value OF which amounted to
$2,737, were found, but Of cash there
was none.
Thus wound up the career Of the
once successful banker. Thirty thou
! sand dollars went up the fiume. Where
did it go? That's what many would
like to know and Ames is the only liv.
ing soul who can tell.