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very important anu pTacLlcdt re
form can be accomplished, one ,ha, can
be effected without wadlng in blood up
to the horses brides, as brave western
governor is willing to do, and one that
can be accomplished without impeaching
ths president or revolutionlzing congress.
1t is simply to look after our own affairs
right here at home, school, township.
city and county, and particularly the lat
ter. There is a wide field for reform
here, and one which directly an imme-
diately effects every taxpayer in the coun-
y, and to reap the beneficient effects Of
which we will not have to wait until We
convert half the people Of the United
Sta,es to our way Of thinking. One line
that this reform can take is in checking
the useless amount Of litigation that is
continually springing up and involving
the county as we'll as individuals in a
burdensome expense. For instance at
the last term of court there were 40 civil
cases on the calendar, largely accumulat-
some Of these were probably necessary,
great many of them could and should
have been settled between the litigants
themselves, with profit to both parties to
the suit aud without entaiing heavy
costs upon the county. Many Of them
we're for paltry sums which are more
than eaten up in the expenses of the
case, and resulting in benefit tc no one
The practice Of bringing these cases into
the circuit court should be froWned upon
by all good citizens. 1t is an abomina-
tion. and the county is paying for it in
an expensive manner.
Another place where little good
in the grand jury room. Not a small
share ct the useless expenses thai have
been heaped upon the county can ue
traced right here. When it is consider
ed how few OF the numberless ir dict
ments that have been found have ever
resulted in a conviction ii is time that
the face and before burdening tie county
with criminal prosecutions give a little
thought to the reasonableness Of the
evidence to convict, and not allow their
personal inclination to saddle useless
expense upon the county.
The county treasury Is already de-
pleted so that its warrants are below par
and unless halt is called IN some OF
these directions its financial condition
will soon be in deplorable shape.
It is useless to attempt to lay the blame
tor this state OF things upon the courts or
commissioners, these officers are anxious
to protect the interests Of the county and
place them on q firm foundation by
economical management. The remedy
lies with the people themselves, and they
should see to it that it is applied, and all
useless and frivolous litigation abandon
ed
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DEFENDER DOCUMENT

number 90 OF eighty pages has just been
issued BY the American Protective tariff
League. It comprises a large number OF
the official hearings before the Ways and
Means Committee. aud is valuable to all
desiring complete information on the
Tariff Question. Will be sent to any
address for Ten Cents Address w. f.
Wakeman Gen Sec, 80 West 23d St,
New York
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The HERALD-ADyANCE and the Chi
cago Inter Ocean tor one year for $500
to all new subscribers
To all old subscribers who are delir-
quent and who pay up for one year ia
advance the game terms will be given.
This clubbing offer will hold good for
but short time and subscribers wish
ing to take advantage OF it should do SO
At once.
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Died.

BENEDICT-In this city, on January 1st, 1884,
OF ecarlatena, Harvey j Benedict, infant son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Benedict Aged 2ycars
and 10 months.
Thus the reaper death again shows
his remorseless power and snatches q
cherished flower from q happy home
circle. The sorrowing friends have the
full sympathy OF the community IN
their sad affliction.
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The Ladies Benevolent Society are
making arrangements for an entertain
ment Feb. %.
There will be Joint and public insta
lation OF the officers of the G. A. r. post
and Corps. January 18th, at the court
house. Campfire to follow, with liter
ary program All of the old soldiers and
their families are expected to be present
with their baskets.
The Odd Fellows of the city are max
ing arrangements tor IA joint installation
of officers Of the subordinate and Rebek-
ali degree lodges, to take place next
Tuesday evening, at which the families
of the order will be present and enjoy a
reunion.
Conductor Fred Holzer left for Mil
bank Tuesday evening. He will visi:
friends in Minnesota before returning.
He is entitled to a vacation as he hss
worked faithfully since returning from
the Hot Springs. Conductor Aggas
takes bis place during his absence.-An
dover Gazatle.
1t Is said that the recent effort OF the
woman Clifford, wife Of the Albee de-
pot agent, whose body was found IN a
rain barrel in the depot a year or SO ago,
is stimulated IN her Investigations OF the
matter by communications from the
spirit world. She has no doubt that i.
she can prevail on the courts to admit
the evidence brought from the spirit
world there will be some convincing
proof that the departed Clifford did not
seek relief in the rain barrel OF his own
tree will.
Miss Marion Waterman came down
from Mllbank Saturday to spend the
holiday vacation 81 her home in Eden.
She was accompanied by companion
teacher and school. mate, Miss Ross. We
also understand that there is young
fellow from the other direction lurking
about the Waterman domicile. We are
willing 10 wager the last load OF cord
wood received on subscription against a
yellow cat that time will not drag with
Miss Marion aud the other young folks.
Henry Independent.
New Years day is u double festival to
Homer Burgan, being his natal day us
well as that Of the Eew year. With this
circumstance in view party OF his
young friends to the number OF about
twenty, called on him Mcn.ay evening to
help him celebrate the event, which was
more than ordinary to HIM as it repre-
sented his attainment to mans estate IN
the eyes Of the law. That the young
people gave Homer the necessary pound
ing to ensure good years growth dur
ing the coming twelve months there can
be no question, and after enjoying the
evening TO the fullest extent they depart
ed, but before leaving presented him
with very handsome plush collar and
cuff oox as a remembrance OF the pleas
ant gathering. and the fact that he had
reached his majority.
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still Al II.

The New York Clothing House is still
selling goods at half price. Call and see
for yourself and secure bargain while
the opportunity lasts.
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The Minneapolis Bargain store PAYS
cents bushel more for wheat than
any elevator iL Milbank See ad.
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Very desirable rooms to rent ovcr
hardware store.
WoOD Bios.
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We pay 20 cents for eggs and ~ cents
for butter in goods at the lowest price.
MiNrEAPoIIs BARGAIN STORE.
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HOME HAPPENINGS.

HOME HAPPENINGS.
4Wheat- No. Northern (new) 47c; No.
! 4sc.
The Ladies Benevolent Society will
eet With Mrs e. Mittelstaedt on
thursday Jan. ii u, 9 80 p. m.
Mrs. Geo. Westbury is making visit
|'sse. &c. daughter MIS- : Bona" at monte.
4 Mr.. j W. Hnrlbut has been quite
4 Aeriously ill during the week with kid
ley trouble, but is now somewhat better.
]. D. Dore, the railroad man, received
New Years gilt Monday morning in
he torn IT . bright little daughter to
.nlarge his family circle.
I1esConductor Fred Holzer, Of Andover,
., las down among his Milbank friends
Wednesday, while enjoying short rest
ON his railroad work.
a Harry Hocum returned Wednesday
Y ,en.ng from eeks visit to friends in
0l'isconsin and the twin cities. lie was
companied by his two little daughters.
Mr. j. w. Paine our former station
/ lI(ent, now OF Montevideo, spent good
Silriion Of last week with his Mllbank
bUends while courtlng.
Miss Nora Parkhurst, of ST. Paul,
ter Of Mrs. G.. NJ Clark, enjoyed
s-s1-w days visit with the latter the first OF
3Week.
Jim Moore, who has been for q month
90 past on visit to friends in Canada
q the east, returned the first Of the
eek 10 enjoy the winter in Dakota.
| m Mrs. w. w. Downie and daughters
lave been spending the week at the
|arental home in Morristown, Mimi, and
re expected home the latter part OF the
eek.
Al the recent meeting OF the state
ducatlonal association at Parker. Prof.
4. 'ert of this city who was in attendance
| l.aa elected to till vacancy on the educa-
onAl council.
Mr.. and Mrs Elmer Conright enjoyed
l,wyear's' day at the home OF their
srents in this city, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. l..
@nright
9?W. J. Putzke, Of the Corona neighbor-
od, who recently sold out his we'll bor-
zouttit, has rented farm IN that
= krlniiy, aud intends to settle down and
Dxlow up with the country.
N. j Bleser has been quite Ill during
eWeek with a heavy cold on the lungs
llch at one time threatened pneumonia,
lt We understand is now much relieved
dget,lng along nicely.
\ CDR. Rose, who came out from Chicago
y Nst week, found telegram waiting him
nouncing the serious illness Of his
ther at Cleveland, O., and was compel
|; TO take the morning tram east again.
On account of sickness in the families
.Anumber of the members of the
TXhights Of Pythias lodge, the pu bic in
lllation OF officers was postponed to
q regular meeting next Wednesday
2 ening.
J tMiss Della Bosworth is now ready to
ve instructions in Vocal and Insiru-
entail Music. Those wishing to take
0eSepns can SEQ her at the City Hotel
, on 10 a. m. to p. m and at her
ONE IN Grant Center Wednesday and
atnrday OF each week.
Charles Miller, who was sent to the.
III sane asylum from thus county a few
4 of,ths ago has oeen released froLl that
\ Istitulion and will 60 10 Spring Valley,
snnesota where lie has friends residing
ldWiil make his home there. The
unity commissioners are looking up
Eer OF our cases at lie asylum to see II
eexpense to the county In this direc
,ncan not be pared down.
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Card Of Thanks.

Onr most earnest thanks are rendered
to the many friends whose sympathy
and kind assistance has been SO freely
rendered during our recent bereave-
ment.
Mg. AND Mrs L BENEDICT.
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Following are the observations OF tenn
perature for preceding week, taken by
J. W. Hurlbut, observer for United
StNtes signal service:
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m Oasey To Loan.

G. M. Clark has money to loan Q
tarm land for /. 2, 3 or 5 years.
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vyYANTED-H place to work for the winter as
/ wv a laborlng man at farm work, by
! sOung mnn 23 years of age. Can give good refer
ncUe. Address
+. NJ RoBERTs,
Plaua, Brown Co, s u.
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Money to loan on real estate on the
instailment plan.
r. j HICKS
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The dash preceding figures indicates below
zero
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r OST NOTE All persons are cautioned
Llagainst purchasing certain note given by
'nliam Thompson To Rosina Never for 1000
Ind dated July 10. 1893, due Oct 10, ls93 AZ the
,hme has been lost.
RosiNA MRrER.
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For farm loans cal at Farmers Rank
ind se. rates and plan.
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Advertised Letter List.

Letters remaining uncalled tor in the
Milbank Post Office, Jan 4, 1894:
Blomquist Cari Baron Christina
Casey Anna Mlson Gustav MIS-.
Sutton III. q.
In calling for any of the above please
say "advert,sed' and give date Of adver.
tisement. Ii not called for in fifteen
days will be sent 10 dead letter office
A. J. BLEsER, p. NJ.
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-YORSES AND CATTLE, inclding regis
-1 stercd stallion, forysale cheap on time
to exchange for land.
pply to A. =. LINDouIsT.
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on to my premises at the
NCl Thos. smiley farm. Grant Center Town
hip, about December 10, 1893, one black heller
ears old past
3w A. A. FBLroN.
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|-TORSE FOR SALE-Good work mare for
~ sale cheap for cash or will tr, de for live
! Ock FR WEBSTER,
Mlbank, 5. ID.
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MR. AND Mrs. L BENEDICT
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-11-29
CHINA READY TOQUIT
WILL OPEN PEACE NEGOTiA-
TiONS DIRECTLY WITH JAPAN.
China Said to BE willing to Pay an
Indemnity of One Hundred Million
Taels Besides All Japan's Expenses
Special Envoy Dispatched.
Beara an Olive Branch.

bears an Ol1Se Branch
DE Ting, the chief of the imperial Gus
toms at Tien Tsin, who was recently sum-
moned to Pekin in order to confer with
the government as to ways and means for
raising money for the war. has left for
Japan in order to arrange terms of peace.
The departure of the Chinese customs
chief for Japan is regarded by officials in
Washington as the result of Japan's de-
mand for a direct offer from China. The
De Ting mentioned in the cable is said
to be Dietering. a German, who occupies
the position of commissioner of Gus
toms. That he should be sent as the
peace envoy is accounted for by officials
on the ground that an indemnity would
probably be secured on the customs re
eeipts. 1t has been one of Japan's con-
tentions that she would expect to receive
the customs receipts of the big Chinese
ports in case an indemnity was arranged.
1t Is said that the Chinese envoy will
probably be the guest of United States
Minister Dun at Toxic Japanese officials
have been accorded every courtesy.
Although Japan shows no signs of ex-
haustion, fiscal or military, her Govern
ment and people ought to be satisfied
with the magnificent progress already
achieved in humbling power ten times
more formidable as to numbers and allied
with the most aggressive imperial SOW
ereignties of Europe and Asia. Eng
land interests are implicated with Chi
mas; Russia's are complicated with Chi
mas. If Japan can arrange peace which,
first. shall completely detach Corea from
China: which, secondly, shall give no
new footing to Russia on the northeast
nor to England in the ports and mines
of Corea, Japan will prove herself not
only a war power Of distinguished rank,
Notwithstanding her insular insignfi-
canoe and her comparatively small num-
bers. but she will have outwitted the
entire array of European diplomatists
who have been lowering over the con-
test like vuItures expecting to prey on
both contestants.
China will bear watching In all states
of negotiation for peace. Shameless in
treachery, recreapt to pledges savage to
captives, barbarous in all respects in
which she has not been partially civilized
by force, her diplomats will not hesitate
to cheat even their own agent In the me-
Cotiations
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-11-29
SOUTHERN SUMMARY.

TUCSON, Arizona, spacial: Last
April r. +. Robinson, newspaper
correspondent, James Logan, George
Flavell and man named o Brien,
sailed in sloop from Yuma for San
Francisco via the Colorado River and
the Gulf of California Early in June
u letter was received from Flavell say
ing that Robinson and Logan were
probably killed by Indians on the Ty.
burn Islands and eaten: that the
writer and o Brien only escaped the
same fate by taking to boat. Robin
son had O record as teller of lurid
tales, and the State Department was
appealed to to look into the matter.
1t asked for more definite information.
fearing a hoax. That the original
story is trhe, however, is established
by Profs. Mecca and Dunwocdie Of
the chronological bureau OF the Smith
sonian Institute, just back from a ip
among the Indians of the Tyburn Isl
and. The indians admitted killing
the men, though they deniel that
they served the remains as cannibal
feast. The explorers. however. could
find no trace of the bodies
MERIDIAN, Miss. special: Reports
from the section visited by the s.orm
are coming in slowly, owing to the
prostration of the wi es, but SD far no
loss of life is reported. In the vicinity
of Newton, Morton and Hickory the
damage TO property Is enormous
Buildings were swept away, giant
trees uprooted and carried tor miles
and fences leveled to the ground. A
terrific iailstorm accompanied the
wind. Ssones AS large rs tea cups fell
with such force as TO bury themselves
in the soft earth. A number of cows.
horses and hogs were killed by falling
hailstones. In Meridian the sire cts
are strewn with broken timbars, signs,
telegraph and telephone wires.
MERIDIAN, Miss, special: Nerd ian
was visited by the most destructive
storm sin its history. The wind. I.
accompanied by rain, came from the
| northwest ana wrought considerable
damage TO buildings. fences and shade
| trees. The storm evidently ragged
| fiercest west and southwest Of the city
and the report is current that the town
| OF Newton, on the Alabama and Nicks.
burg Railroad. was swept away, but as
| the wires are all down full particulars
OF the storms work cannot be secured
! RALEIGH special: For the first time
| in the history of North Carolina Ro.
man Catholic has been elected judge
! Of the state superior court In the per.
son of w, S. OBJ. Robinson, the Re-
| publican POpulist nominee for the Ra-
iiegh district. 1t il said, too, that Mr..
Robinson will be the first Roman
Catholic to hold state Office Of any
kind in North Carolina
EpANKroRT specisl: The state
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-11-29
TENDERFOOT TAKEN IN.
HUT He Makes Another Man Pay the
Fiddler.

hut He Makes Another Man Pay the
A case has been begun at Sioux
Falls and viii come up for trial at the
term OF circuit court, which is very
interesting, ina smuch as it is another
and good illustration Of the taking in
Of an eastern tenderfoot, The interest
is intensified little from the fact
that the tenderfoot is a divorcee and
the son OF u prominent New Yorker.
The title of the case is w. S. kinkade
against l.. II. Brakeman The de-
fendant is the son Of the we'll known
book manufacturer of New York and
q member of the firm OF Iverson,
Brakeman g. Co. Young Brakeman
came west to get divorce and told
that he intended to erect q seven
story building on one OF the principal
corners in the city. 1t is charged
that he strayed into a big gambling
house and after tantalizing the tiger
for time, he left the den and also his
personal notes for 81, 500 with the
''banker." The latter immediately
sold the notes to one OF the local banks
and in order to pay them he went to
w. S. Kinkade and borrowed 1900.
This he refused to make good, and the
suit is brought to recover the amount.
Brakeman has not been at Sioux Falls
for two or three months, and it Is ru-
mored that he has gone to North Da-
kota to secure three months divorce.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-11-29
KILLED LIKE BEASTS.
Two Thousand OF the Unprotected Pc
nile Rutchered In kaxsun.

Two Thousand OF the Unprotected Peo.
pie Butchered in ssssun.
A dispatch to the London Times from
Vienna says that letter has been re-
ceived there from Smyrna reporting that
Zeki Pasha. Turkish marshal, with
detachment of Nizams and a field bat
sun. The bodies of the dead were left un-
buried and their presence has caused an
outbreak of cholera. Many Christians
are reported to have fed by secret paths
across the Russian frontier.
So far there has been no official con-
firmation of this news, but II it is true it
is time the powers share In the RESPONSE
bility by their failure to enforce article 81
of the Berlin treaty, which imposes on
them the duty of seeing that the Porte
takes measures to protect Armenians.
The latter declare that they hope for
nothing from Europe, but that they still
have confidence In Great Britain. MI
merous appeals have been made by the
Armenians to the British foreign office.
The last appeal received says that the
Armenians do not wish to see more of
their territory annexed by Russia, but
If Great Britain Is unable to help them
they will be compelled to look to Russia,
under whose yoke they would be better
of than under the yoke of Turkey.
A dispatch to the London Daily News
from Constantinople says that the ener-
getic action of Sir Philip Currie, the Brit
ish Ambassador to Turkey, has caused
CONSERVATION among the members Of the
Turkish Government. Everything has
been done to keep secret the facts of the
outrages. Information from various
sources tends to prove that the Sassur
affair was most serious.
A dispatch from Constantinople to tht
Standard says that in response to tht
protest made by Sir Philip Curric, British
Ambassador to Turkey, the Porte ha,
unreservedly withdrawn the charge
against Mr.. Hallward. the British Consu
at Van, of melting the Armenians a
Sassun and elsewhere to revolt. TIL,
charge grew out Of the investigation
made by Mr.. Hallward into the Armen
ian massacres and his report to the Brit
ish Ambassador. The Governor of Bitlis
who Ia seriously involved in the outrage
made the charge, it il said, for the pur
pose Of revenge.
The Sultan has decided to send a com
mission composed Of three members o
his military household and one civilian L
Sassun for the purpose Of making an i'm
partial inquiry into the outrages on Ar
menians. The latest news is to the ef
| feet that many Of the Armenians VIII
were supposed to have been killed fle'
from the soldiery and are now returning
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-11-29
Object to tho Rates.

OMAHA special: The Meeting OF the
Missouri River packers in Omaha sew
eral weeks since has resulted in the is
suance of protest against the pro.
posed advance in rates by the railroads
onpacking house products and live hogs
to the Missouri River and Chicago.
The protest was issued to-day. ltsays
the packers are willing under ordinary
circumstances to have the revenues OF
the western lines increased 10y ad-
vanced rates onssboth product and live
stock, provided the proper parity is
maintained between packing and live
stock centers, but owing to the pecu-
liar circumstances, the present is q
most importune time. This year,
owing to the scarcity Of good hogs,
packers on the Missouri River are
competing among themselves for sup
plies, in consequence of which they
are paying pretty near Chicago prices
fov~ hnps
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-11-29
Fooled by n Woman.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, special: A plan
to hold up train on the Kansas and
Arkansas Valley Railroad by the Cook
gang last week was discovered and
frustrated by the railroad officials.
When the train reached siding near
Fort Gibson they were tagged by a
woman who had run five miles to warn
them Of q hold-up which had been
planned. Twenty-Five armed men
had taken possession OF q station
house. The wife of the section boss
eluded the watchfulness of the gang
and resolved to save the train. She
ran to the next station and gave the
alarm. Armed men were placed on
board and the train pulled slowly by
the section house where the bandits
were concealed, but no attempt was
made to hold up the train. The ban
dts discovered that their plans were
known