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St. Landry democrat., 1894-02-10

There are few scientists, according
to the Chicago Herald, who do not be-
!ieve that petrifed human beings are
pure humbugs. One scholarly Smith
sonian Institution man said he could
not find single instance on record OF
human petrifaction.
St. Landry democrat., 1894-02-10

The Hartford Journal notices that
the cranks are making no attempts to
break into heprisons or penitentiarles'
although the public think that is the
proper place for them.
St. Landry democrat., 1894-02-10
Eorctoll His Own Death.

James Bcckwourth, the famous scout
who became a war chief under the name
of Medicine Calf among the Grows, has
related to Il friend an extraordinary feat
of deviation, which a great war chlct OF
the Crow Indians performed in his pres
cnce on the eve If leading his war; rs
to bate. The chief was in aged man
and profcsscd to have d prcnonItlon OF
death. For many moons he had led tho
Crows successfully against their hercdi,
tary foes, the BI'cbicct. 1t was not ms
heart tina, failed him HoW, but his mctil-
cine had lost - ',.''",'--'
St. Landry democrat., 1894-02-10

The French war officials have figured
It out that the cost ofprovisions neces-
sary to sustain another siege OF
Paris would be fully 800, 900, 1000.
St. Landry democrat., 1894-02-10

Perhaps the most famous distributor
Of Bibles in the world was Deacon
William Brown, of New Hampshire He
began the work in 1S49, and kept
it up until his death this year at
the age of seventy-six. During that
time no less than 1900 copies of the
Scriptures were given out by him, and
despite lis age, in two years preceding
his death he canvassed 800 towns and
visited over 80, 900 families. -INew York
EVANGELIST.
St. Landry democrat., 1894-02-10
Secret of Old Age.

The voluminous Frank G. Carpenter
has been interviewing lot of octoge-
rarians on the science of long life and
finds it to consist in never worrying. It
is also necessary never to be poor, over
worked or sick, and anybody who will
carefully avoid these four evils may be
assured of living until he dies. - Chicago
Times,
St. Landry democrat., 1894-02-10


SAN Francisco Customs officials have
Just been convinced anew that they have
vet much to learn of the tricks and de
vions ways of ALI SIN. Six months ago
some three hundred Chinese factors
were landed in San Francisco, uudcr per
mission granted by resolution of Con-
crcss, to form the population of a
Chinese village at III" Nln 20 ;'"3t.
They were carefully r\g:min"d and trans
fcrreI under guard 70 thg train tor
Chicago. But emily ahnHt o"".t!t,r' ~
the number that left :. 49,
showed up i'll the village Il. ..u .,..f, st.d
in the closing days Of the Fair but thirty
could be mustered there 1t is time, ac
cording to the schedule, for the three
hundred "actors' to rc-cmblrk for
China, but nothing has been seen of
them in San Francisco. 1t now trans
pires that each of the alleged actors pad
a Hong Kong firm of Cinnamon $3.50 for
the privilege Of belonging to the village
party. IF any succeeded i'll Guiding the
vigilance of the United States officers
and settled safely in this country, the
$3.50 was to belong to the firm if com
PEELED to return the money was to be re.
funded. The firm, kowong, Hong, On
& Co., has $4,000 on deposit, and az
none of the alleged actors seem likely to
re embark. the firm is reasonably well as
surcd of its ultimate possession.
TIE people of San Francisco boast that
their Midwintcr Fair will exceed IN
point of exhibits and attractions any
fair hitherto held in the United States, !
with the exception, Of course, OF the
Columbian Exposition. Work is being
rarilIx rushei on the grounds and the |
b1.:Aings, and application for space on
The eighty acres reserved TOR 'he lar aiI
coming in so fast that 1t IS no" saLn
there will not be room enough Tor tne
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21

All the calculations of both bime-
t~ellists aud monometallists are likely
to he disturbed by the enormous
impulse which has been given to
the production of gold by the de-
probation Of silver. A report just
made to congress by the director of
the mint makes the startling an.
nouncemcnt that the worlds proluc-
ton Of gold in 1898 was s255,522,-
600. which is only $35,0OO,000 less
than the entire production Of gold
and silver during the eight yeas
from 1866 to 1878, inclusive. He
estimates the worlds production OF
gold in 1894 at sl6S, 299, 900; in 1895
1888 $4,000, and in 1896 at $780,
$4,000. At this rate of increase in
the production Of gold it vii! not
take long to ~replenish gold reserves
OF every country in the world, aud
unless some extraordinary stimulus
should he given to the production
Of silver to restore the old ratio of
the purity Of the white and yellow
metals.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21
THE INDEPENDENT TICKET.

The populists, after Il session con-
tinuing several days, selected n
ticket, which, for Commonplace
| ness" exceeds all efforts heretofore
made in that line in South Dakota.
The head Of the ticket, County
Judge Howe of Redtield, has passed
the mark of three score and ten and
in his own county is regarded in the
light of an old fogy. Every ism,
from Belamy down to the nationali-
cation Of the necessities of life is ac-
certed with a sweep and an assur-
ance expressive OF a readiness to
take in the most radical Of ideas,
no matter who presented them.
The nominations for congressman,
Knowles Of the Hills and Kelly Of
Needy, are regarded as men OF no
strength. Knowles is comparatively
unknown east OF the river. In the
Hills he is an editor, fully imbued
with the extreme views upon ma
tional issues, but lacking in that
conservativeness which will guaran-
tee effective service in the congress
sional halls. Kelley has served III
the legislature, is bright in some re-
spects, but possesses that character
is,ic wildness with which the popu-
lists are SO sadly afflicted.
The rest Of the ticket is composed
Of unknown men, and Of not even
any prominence in their respective
counties.
All in all, it is the weakest ticket
yet pu, up by the popullsts in South
Dakota. That they will he defeated
is rs certain rs anything can be.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21

are not with the property-haters,
a"d not with those who rob em-
pIoyers. The mel who want to fix
wages without regard to the need
OF industry or the rights of en-
ployers, the mel who wonld contis.
cate property in order to avoi,le the
necessity of saving, will have to
recon in the end with the farming
vote. But hitherto this enormous
vote has been inert, divided between
parties by inheritance or habit, in
attentive to the true tendency of
public measure, and, in a word, a
vast force without thought or pur-
pose, and therefore almost wasted,
the populist organization, though
one OF the most foolish Of all human
associations ia its aims and methods,
and utterly pernicious wherever it
gets power, is nevertEeIe s render
ing invaluable service tothe country.
1t is waking up the farmers and
forcing them to.think. 1t is teach
ing them. even by the insane folly
OF things done in their name, what
their true interests are, and what
part they ought TO play in a self
governing society. Before all is
done, the farmer Of this country.
awakened by the noisy antics Of
populists, and taught by the fearful
sufterings which their amazing folly
produces, will become the stanch
and immovable defender Of a
genuine national policy, of free in
stltutions and Of rights Of property.
l: Is his part to lay the heavy hand
on all communistic, marchistic len
denotes, Oh the lawlessness of rioters
and the shameless panlerin. of
d~emagogues to vice the lawlesuness.
The farmer walked up will be the
most valuable crop American mrm-
ers ever produced.--N. Y. Tribune.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21

selves denounced as rebels and
"traitors"and fervid oratorical battle
SCARED veterans will whoop it up
on the %"atrocities OF Andersonsville,"
compare Jeff Davis" to the duke
of Alva, will parade the streets sing
ing marching through Georgia."
aud gloriiy the. deeds Of npine,
spoliation and incendiarism that
marked Shermans Georgia cam
pnign. II the people of Georgia
like that sort Of thing the proceed
Jugs Of the G. A. II. will be the sort
of thing they will like; but we think
that many an old confederate or
veterans son will bite his lip while
the Grand army oratory is in free
flow, The spellbinders Of the G. A.
r. are not the chasm bridging
variety. Their strongest holt" is
in making treason obious, hanging
JEFF Davis to a sour apple tree and
pulling the third leg Of this great
government for more pensions
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21

fight pickler, therefore the contest
will be between him aud Lucas.
His candidacy is considerably
strengthened by the fact that lie is
more in harmony with the Pettigrew
party than Lucas. aut he is OF course
handicapped 10y his location east If
the Missouri and the probably can
iidacy oi A. o. Ringsrud Of Elk
Point, for governor. However, If
Washabaugh became a candidate
it will however weaken Lucas and
will help Gamble materially. Any
split in the Black Hills Il .lega-
ton is apt to lose the congressman
for that section. There IS further
possibility that in case Lucas is de-
fra.ed for congressman, he or some
other strong man from the Black
Hills may be nominated for COVER
nor, although it seems to he the
general belief that the nomination
of an eastern man for governor and
the nomination o. n Black Hills man
for congressman would make II
stronger ticket.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21
Could Have ANYTHING,

Angus Leader: While it il appar-
ent that Buchanan was outgener-
aled on the last day by Lucas, whose
state went through, il can not he said
that Bucanan was slaughtered by
conyention-not by any means.
lie could have the nomination for
governor 10y acclamation, had he
been willing to accept. He could
have been nominated for congress
but he didn't want the place. His
name was presented to the conven-
ton for governor. but against bis
protest and after he has repeatedly
declared that he would not accept
If nominated. He was supported
by four counties, in a compliment
asv way. This is far from ami
hilation. 1t is Il queer way to
pulverize-to try to nominate man
in spite If an absolute and positive
refusal to accept. Buchanan has no
reason to complain at this feature cf
the convention.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21

Has the day really passed when
Il fair and impartial report Of n con-
vention can he secured in the state
dailies? 1t seems very much as II it
was so. The Sioux Falls Press used
TO pride itself on it's impartial and
fair reports, tut it certainly lacks
today n great many elements Of true
journalism The write-up Of the
Mitchell convention by that immac-
ulate liar and hangeron for campaign
noodle, Don Needhnm, serves
the Independents more successfully
than anybody else. The sooner re-
publicans can get rid of such imps
as Needlam the better it will he for
the party. Every republican knows
that. lie is Il republican for the
revenue there is in it. The state
chaifmen of the central committee
Ter the past eight years will heartily
indorse that probosition. lie
wheed!ed several hundred dollars
out Of Cough when he was char
man on some sort OF fake. He
tapped Green in the last campaign.
Aud now the insuilerable hoor has
fastened himself ON the readers Of
tie Press by writing in hogwash
md hogwater some Ct his revenue.
only ideas.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21
A Cook Book Free.

Table and Kitchen" is the title of Il
new cook book published by the Price
Baking Powder company, Chicago.
just at this time it will be sen free if
you write Il postal mentioning UNION
COUNTY COURIER This book has been
usedby ourselves and is one of The very
best OF its kind Besides containing
over 400 receipts for all kinds of pastry
and home cookery, there are many
hints for the table and kitchen, show
ing how to set a table, how to enter
the dining room etc: a hundred and
ond hints in every branch of the culi-
nary art. Cookies of the very finest
and richest as we'll as the most econ
omical and home like. is provided for.
remember Table aud Kitchen" will be
sent, postage prepaid, to any lady
sending her address name. town and
statc) plainly given. A CODY in Ger
nan or Scandinavian will be sent if
desired. Postal card is us good as let
ter. Address Price Baking Powder
Co., Chicago, Ill.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21

1t is an open question whether or
not the next national encampment of
the &. A. X. should be held in At.
lantn That city is anxious to enter
tain the comrads, but it is not GER
tnin that everything would he MS
pleasant M desired. The spirit of
the south, or part oft. is repfesen-
ted by the Memphis Commercial in
TIE following:
So far MS we are concerned, we
nave no disaord IN the patriotic chin
music Of our Georgia contemporary.
but we nre mt NIL gn-hy over the
distinguished honor. We will v4n-
tnre to predict that while the good
people Of Atlanta are doing their
hest 10 make things pleasant and
agreeable TO the members ct tho G.
a. R., they will have to swallow
more insults than their good temper
can diSest. They viii hear them
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21

Says an exchange: Young man
paste this in your hat, or put it
where you will fall over It six times
II day: Drink nothing without see.
ing it. Sign nothing with out read
ing it, aud make sure that it means
nothing more than it says. Don't
go to law unless you are forced to
and have something to lose. In
any business never wade out where
you can't see the bottom. Put no
dependence on Il label Of n bag. and
count your money before you re-
ceipt for it. See the sack open be-
fore yon buy what is in 1t, for he
who trades in the dark asks to be
cheated.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21
-
. DANGER TO THE REPUBLIC.

Anarchlstlc tendencies in this
country gives much alarm to the
thoughtful men Of both parties.
They see that the vast tide of immi-
grafton, no longer composed almost
wholly of the thrifty and industri-
Gus rs it was in days gone by, is
bringing to our shores every year
dangerous elements, the worst in
the Old world, and the most diff
cult to manage even where the bayo-
net governs. They see the crazy
effort of demagosues to get office by
%panieriug to the worst elements,
and particularly to the hatred Of
property and tie discomfort Of labor
They see thnt Chicago was not the
only city and Illinois not the only
state having executive practically
elected by Socialists and Anarchists.
They find ven in the Inference Of
tile president. and in the official
papers and proposals to Congress,
the most pernicions appeals to this
properly-hating and law-defying
spirit. When they see Cpxyism. in
all the grotesqnencess Of its UNI
reason, tolerated in open and defiant
Ia wlessles sness by executives and
officials in various states, and great
strikes Of miners and others kept
alive from week to week purely by
the terrorism Of the mobs which
local authorities do not suppress,
they wonder how long our form of
government can stand the strain.
1t is II dark picture, and he is not
the best American who makes light
Of its threatening features. All
ought to understand that it is no
longer safe to tolerate, in either Of
the political parties, the prevalent
tendency to court the favor of the
lawless and the property cheating,
and that the public man in his
differences, or the official in his per
formence of duty, should be held a
traitor to free institutions ifby word
or act he encourages the spirit Of
revolution against the ba]lot-box and
its deliberate decision. No party
can any longer afford to be trained,
even in the last degree, with that de-
structive spirit which SO many DEM
agogues have fustered for years.
Arnold's infamy vas that he took n
pride for b%etrayIng the interests Of
his country; but the public ma
who takes an atfice rs the reward Of
a treachery IT, the true interests OF n
selfgoverning people shares Arnold's
infamy.
There is hope for the country,
however. aud. strangely enough, it is
founpin one Of the most revolutions
airy and communistic movements Of
the time. The conservatism power
in this country. which must in the
end be stronger and surer than any
other. is that of the farmer. Here
are six million who own property
and imploy labor. Thsir interests
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21
ITO Err Is

Letcl,er Blade: The politicians
who are trying so hard to create
prejudice against Gov. Sheldon for
the sake Of making n place for Robt.
Gamble are having a hard time Of
it, because they can find nothing
hut the most trivial things to talk
about. 1t is nothing against Gov.
to say he has made some
mistakes. Every human being
does that. He has made a good
governor and Will probably get a
second Term.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21
Cure for Headache,

AS a remedy for all kinds Of head,
ache, Electric Bitters has proved to be
the best. 1t effects a permanent cure
and the most dreaded habitual sick
headaches yield to its influence. We
urge all who are afflicted to procure &
bottle and give this remedy a fair trial
In Ease of habitual constipation Flee.
trio Bitters cures by giving the needed
tone to the bowels, and few cases long
resist the use of this medicine. Try II
once. Large bottles only soc at DR.. j.
S. Talcott's drug store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21
What Nash Has to Say.

Canton News. Hon. Robert Gam
BILE has announced himself n candi-
bats for congress. He is making no
''still hunt" but in his candidacy,
as in all his political and business
affairs, he is open and above board.
His mnnliness will carry him farther
and commend him more than cart
loads Of political cunning, and
should he fail OF the nomination he
seeks, the disappointment would be
Invested OF all bitterness.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21
Judge Edgerton.

Yankton Press: Hon. A. J..
Eds"rton, Judge of United States
circuit for South Dakota, is one Of
the city's honored guests. The Judge
comes as an old veteran of the civil
war to greet his brother soldiers and
renew his acquaitences with scores
OF old Yankton friends. Thejudge's
health, which for n time threatened
serious results, has greatly improved
since his sojourn in California last
winter,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21
viii Meet Its Approval.

Brnokings Register: The,apuhli-
clns Of Yankton county have de-
cldeh to present Robert j. Gamble
for congressional honors. II. J.
Gamble is n worthy gentleman and
should he receive the endorsement
at the state convention it will meet
with the approval Of the Register.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21
Bucklan's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever.
sores, letter, chapped hands, chill,
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money re.
funded. Price 25 cents per box. For
sale by DIR. j. S. Talcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21
Ballard's Horehound Syrup.

We guarantee this to be the best
cough syrup manufactured in the
whole wide world. This is SAYING d
great deal, but it is true. For con-
sumption, coughs, colds, sore throat,
sore chest, pneumonia, bronchitis,
asthma, Group, whooping cough and
all diseases OF the throat and lungs, we
positively guarantee Billiards. Hore-
hound Syrup to be without an equal
on the whole face OF the globe. In
support Of this statement we refer to
every individual who has ever used il
and to every druggist who has ever
sold IT.. Such evidence Is indisput-
able. Sold by j. s. Talcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21

Free lumber or free Irvine scem to
he the distinguishing feature accord
ing TO some of our senators in con-
gress. P~ettigrew voted for free Irvine
aud against free lumber, while Kyle
voted for free lumber. To those
who have sacl, acute minds ms to fig
ure the difference, we offer our
humble opinion that IL is Il case of
tMeedle.lee.t weed le. dun.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised drug,
gists to sell d.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds upon
this condition. II afflicted with a
cough, cold or any lung, throat or chest
trouble and will use this remedy rs d.
rected, giving it a fair trial, and expe-
Renee no benefit, you may return the
bottle and have your money refunded.
We could not make this offer did we
not know that DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry could be relied on. 1t never dis
appoints. Trial bottles free at J. 8.
Talcott's drug store, Large size, soc
and 81.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21
Billiards. Snow Liniment.

Mrs. Hamilton, Cambridge, ILL.,, says:
Il had the rheumatism so bad l could
not raise my hand to my head. Bal
lard's Snow Liniment has entirely
cured me. l take pleasure in inform
ing my neighbors and friends what it
has done for me-"
Charles Handley, clerk for Lay g.
Lyman, Kewanee, ILL.,, advises us thar
Billiards. Snow Liniment cured him Of
rheumatism. Why not try it? 1t will
surely do you good. 1t cures all in
Examinations, wounds, sores, sprains,
cuts, etc. Sold by J. S. Talcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21
THE
Official Paper OF County.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
ey w. r. BUCHANAN,
Thursday, lure q, 1894.

Samuel Burleigh Milton, private
secretary OF Capt. Lucas, is said
really to he II candidate for congress.
We fear very much Sammy will be
permitted to occupy other fields.
Sans all right in a spellin' bee or
an ice cream sociable, but rs n con-
gresham he would not become even
u ''crackcr.iack."
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21
Parks Cough SyrIp

has been SO highly recommended to ma
that | have taken the agency for it
and now ask my friends who are suffer-
ing with a cold to give it a trial, and
if it does not give satisfaction your
money will be refunded. Every bottle
is sold on positive guarantee. Price,
soc and 81. j. S. Talcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21
A High Liver

usually has a bad liver. He is bilious,
constipated, has indigestion and dys-
pepsia. If there is no organic trouble
a few doses OF Parks Sure Cure will
lone him up. Parks Sure Cure is the
only liver and kidney cure we sell ON a
positive guarantee. Price, 81. Sold
by DR.. j. s. Tacott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21
A Sound Livor Makes a Well Nan.

Are you bilious, constipated or trou.
Tbled with jaundice, sick headache, bad
taste in mouth, foul breath, coated
tongue, dyspepsia, indigestion, hot, dry
skin, pain in back and between shout.
ders, chills and fever, etc. II YOU
have any Of these symptoms, your liver
is out Of order and your blood is slowly
being poisoned, because your liver
does not act promptly. Herbine will
cur any disorder OF the liver, stomach
or bowels. 1t has no equal as a liver
medicine. Price 75c. Sold by Dr.. J..
S, TalcOtt,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-06-21
STATE POLITICS.
A Mistaken Idea,

Akron Register: We have it that
Il. A Sheehan Of Uuion County will
run fer state superintendent of
schools Of South Dakota ON con-
dition l.. N. Grill is not nominated
for