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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21
uCOuntry Ia Cursed"

The New York Times in its issue or
Jan. ~, referring to the outflow OF sold
from the United States, asks the follow
ing very pertinent questions:
why did it go? 1t did not go for
nothing. 1t did not go to pay for pur-
chases of goods. 1t did not go IN so
great Il degree as in the past to pay in
terest on borrowed capital. 1t went to
pay for American securities which
foreign holders were not inclined to
keep-were. in plain English, afraid to
keep. Why were they afrAid:"
Assuming for Il moment that the New
York Times is correct in saying that our
gold has gone ito pay for American
securities which foreign holders are not
inclined to keep. were. in plain English,
afraid to keep" let us answer the ques-
ton "Why were they afraid:'
English capital was not afraid of
American securities in 1892. There
was nothing the matter with American
affairs during the two previous years,
or while the Mckinley tariff was in
effect without any certain knowledge
that it would be overthrown, so 'Why
were they afraid?"
The weakening of the value Of Amer
lean securities became noticeable to-
ward the end of 1892 and Immediately
after the election to Congress of Il ma
jority of the party that is pledged to
free trade. the election of whom, by
the way, was somewhat assisted by the
New York Times itself.
Early in the following year. in 1898.
the depreciation in the value of Ameri-
can securities became still more mark
ed. The system of currency was the
same then as it is now and Us it has
remained for many years past. There
was no hesitation as to the value. Of
American securities between 1890 and
1892 when our currency was of the
same stability as it is to-day. During
those years neither the New York
Times nor any other free trade news
paper could have thought of saying
with any degree of truth, rs it does
now, that disaster and bankruptcy
are possible ut any moment"
The New York Times knows just as
we'll MS the New York Herald knows
that the value of American securities
has only been depressed by foreign
holders since the advent to power of
that political party which was elected
by the New York Times. the New York
Herald, and their ilk. The New York
Times knows just as well rs the New
York Herald knows that the deprecia.
ton in the value Of these securities has
nothing whatever to do with II cur
rency. but that it is due to the fact that
this American country ia cursed with
unpatriotic sheets as the New York
Times and the New York Herald. which
are forever advocating a policy that
will render disaster and bankruptcy
possible at any moment"
But now having brought this "dis-
aster and bankruptcy" right to our
very doors. or to their very doors. per-
haps, like the contemplate towards
that they are, they are afraid Of the
result. and are squirming around seek
Ing for some other reason than tho true
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21

smallness of the amount asked for, how
ever. created some suspicion, and detec-
tives were put to work on the case.
The Freemans lived in a fat at 66S
West Twelfth street, but the fiat above
them was unoccupied. Detectives rented
the upper fiat. made small holes in the
floor and through these watched the pro-
ceedings that took place in the sick room
below. Whenever the family was alone
the %paralyzed young woman would leave
her bed and walk around the room just
as well as her mother or sister could.
When the doctor called, the mother, be-
fore admitting him to the chamber Of the
"paralytic." would immense Miss Fannie's
limbs in cold water. and as soon as they
were half frozen she was put to bed and
the doctor called in. He found her limbs
icy cold, MS they should be if really par
alyzed. On his final visit, however, he
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21
Notes and Comments.

TIE permanent fund of the Board
of Relief of the Presbyterian Church
has reached the handsome sum Of 81,
3S4,776.74.
PORE LEO XIII has been given in
structions rs to his tomb. 1t is to be
in the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore,
where Plus vi. is buried.
BISHOP SULLIVAN of Algoma, Can,
has resigned his see on account of ill
health. He was formerly rector Of
Trinity Episcopal Church, Chicago.
GRAB-BAGs, wheel of fortune, and
gypsy camps at church fairs have been
decided by a New Jersey court to be in
violation of the law against lotteries.
LESS than one-third OF our popula-
ton are church members. Out of q
population of about 60, 1000, 900 in 1896
only 2O,OOO,O0O were even nominal
Christians.
"MY LORD" said an overworkcd par
son to his bishop. 81 have not had q
holiday for five year." 81 am very
sorry for your congregation" replied
his lordship, with a smile.
THERE is said to be a sentiment in
the Presbyterian Church in favor of
changing the time OF the week of
prayer from January to some time in
the fall, as the weather is likely to DO
better.
Bishop JOHN f. HURs1. of Wash
ington ID. C., has been elected a men,
Der of the Washington National Monu-
ment Association to succeed the late
Hon. Robert c. Winthrop of Massa-
chusetts.
VIsCHAND A. GRANDHI, a Hindu
scholar and a worshiper of the Jain
sect, tells the New Workers that the
Christian missionaries have failed to
produce an impression on the adult
Hindu mind.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21
Earthly Trials.

The earthly trials that come to US
are Gods means of securing our heav-
emily joy. They lie upon the road we
have to travel, and they help us for
ward. AS means of sanctification they
make us meet for the inheritance. If
Christ prepares mansions for His peo-
pie, it is by preparing them for the
mansions. The affection is not merely
light compared with the weight Of
glory, but it actually worketh that very
glory, and secures it. 1t holds q chief
place among the "all things that work
together for good.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21
Obliging O.hers.

A man was once asked why he took
80 much pains to oblige others in tri-
fles. His answer was, in substance:
81 have neither the wealth, nor the in
~tellect, nor the learning, % the posi-
ton to do big things for God or man,
and SO I take delight in doing any lit
tie thing to promote another's interest
or enjoyment. In this way l may add
to the sum OF human happiness, and
also recommend my Savior to the at
tention of those who know Him not"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21
and moral interests IN chi, world hat

and moral interests IN this world that
no one can live 9 life entirely independ-
ent OF others. BY the very attitude he
assumes, he is Il blessing OF q curse.
Claude Lorraine said the beauty Of q
picture depends on where the artist
sits down. The attitude we assume,
the position we occupy of usefulness in
the world, or of outlook, has much to
do in either making or marring ths
picture OF life. In the truest and deep
est sense, "a mans life consistent not
in the abundance of the things which
he poSSeSseth.'
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21
Transition.
1900

Democracy, the party that
Came in in 81,
And set upon our country's homes
Its iron heeled shoe,
Has filled the nation all around
With want and dire distress,
While starving wives and children pale
Stagger about with piteous tale
Of how the specious Frce-Trade bane
Has chilled the life blood in their vel.
And brought them many Il grief and pain
And men, with mournful steps and slow.
Seek work and wages as they go,
But seek in vain, in vain.
1894.
The people long could not submit
To Democratic Free-Trade sway.
And SO in 81 they rose
And took their power away.
What may we look for. citizens,
Now that light ono more appears?
This we may look for, and will End,
And may God write it on the mind
OF all America:
1896.
Confidence will resume her sway
And plenty scare pale want away.
The rose Of health again will blush
And children's cries for food will hush.
The Wilson bill no more will croak
Nor English goods our markets choke;
Our wheels of industry will hum
For Free-Trade's ides of March have
come, e. w. Screven.
Columbia, s. c., January II, 1895.
The glow-worm has a brush attached
to it's tail because 1t is necessary to
show It's light that the back be kept
clean.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21
SCHEME TO DEFRAUD.
Mother and Daughters Conspire to
Beat q RailrOad.

Mrs. Freeman and her two daughters,
Fannie. aged 10. and Jennie, aged %,
were arrested in Chicago. the specific
charge made against them being that Of
attempting to defraud the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific Railway Company out
of $1,000. The three women tried to
work a new dodge on the company, but it
is n which, it is said. has been success
fully used by the same practitioners be-
fore. Miss Fannie. by much practice in
stolcism. passed herself off as a paralytic.
claiming that she had been injured in an
accident on the railroad, and had become
paralyzed in consequence. She feigned
the part so well that the company came
near paying the claim presented. The
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21
Our Attitude.

If we crafty selfish desire first, the
sweetest human affections are dwarfed,
the warmth of love chilled in the HUI
man breast, and the most precious
flower of human kindness withsrs and
loses its fragran Q. We a:e 50 cAes .iv
bound together hv tias of bIooL. social
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21

The Rev. w. p. Harrison, D. D., II
dead at Columbus, Ga. He was for many
years stationed at Nashville as the book
editor Of the Quarterly Review of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21

A RADIsII three feet eight inches IN
length and twenty-five inches Ia cir
cumference is on exhibition ct Winter
Haven, Fla.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21
"a Little Whlle."

Have you learned the blessed doc
hine taught by these words? There is
! deeper meaning than may at first APP
pear. Everything of earth is brief. 1t
asst but a 'little WHILE" The labor of
life, earnest or otherwise, for Christ or
satan, will soon be over. Foes may
hate, friends may forsake-'tis but for
/ "little WHILE" Trials, though they
seem severe, will not always endure.
Tears will not fall forever. Life is
sapidly passing. We are here only for
I "little WHILE" Do we get discour-
aged? DO we keenly feel the shafts
hurled at us? Do we grieve over the
GOODNESS of professed friends? 1t is
only for a "little while" The Master
~tarries, but soon He will come. We
vail with hope and daily cry, "Come,
Lord Jesus, come" "a little while"
and our prayers will be answered and
He will come"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21

TIE greatest velocity STAINED BY I
whale when struck By . harpoon q.
nine miles an hon..
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21

AAo~4" WALL - i
minds to material things, it is possible
to make a supreme effort in the secret
depths of the soul to have our thoughts
harmonize with the day. Everyone
should desire on the Sabbath to arrest
worldly tendencies. There are many
ways in which this can be done. As
far as possible, conversation foreign to
the spiritual claims of the Sabbath
should be avoided; especially seculariz-
ing literature should be discarded.
When Christians consent to sremem-
Der the Sabbath day, to keep it holy"
not seeking worldly pleasures or gain,
v e from the very beginning of the
day; not secularizing its holy hours by
anything of a questionable character,
then a new era will dawn upon the
church. Then the spiritual Significance
Of the Sabbath, IS a sign between God
and man, will be appreciated. The
truth is, the responsibility of a proper
Sabbath observance, with all it's at
tendant blessings, rests upon the church
Of Christ. All agree that progress in
the Christian life is largely dependent
upon the faithful recognition of the
Lords Day. 1t is manifestly our duty
to seek release as far as possible from
worldly engagements on the Sabbath.
The day is given-among other things
for hearing Gods Word in the con
gregation, for uniting in His praise and
with His people. 1t is possible SO to
transfer the cares of life to this day as
to wholly unfit the soul for these sacred
duties. And not only so; the reading,
social visiting, and unnecessary work
may be of such a kind as to render
religious exercise wholly improbable.
We may be fully absorbed in the work
of the Sunday-school, the church, and
the community. Home my bring it's
urgent demands. Oftentimes duties
may seem foreign to the religious pur-
poses of the day, but if it's hours are
commenced in a devotional spirit, and
the soul retains a sense of union with
the Lord of the Sabbath, the promise
of rest in Him will be abundantly
verified
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21
THE GOSPEL OF GRACE
ExPOUNDED az OUR RELIGIOUS
EDITOR.

Place to Pass Your sabbath Properly-The
Creator Guards the Least Of His Works
No One Can Live independent of
Others.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21
b Preparation.

HEhE Is no pre-
paration for the
Sabbath day usually
o valuable than
which we gain
in its early hours.
Then we may de-
vote ourselves to
special thought con-
corning the sacred
duties before us.
And even though
on the Sabbath
works of necessity
ohnn1l fp,y,s, =, =.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21
BUSINESS PICKING UP.
COMPTROLLER ECkElSGETSEN EN-.
COURAGiNG REPORTS.

ankers Throughout the Country As.
scrt that Confidence Is Returning and
Prospects Are Brixhtcnin.-Cleve.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21

an improvement in
business. This I'M
provement, he says,
began some time ago
and is going steadily
on. His information
warrants him in ex-
pressing the belief
that it will continue
to go steadily on. un-
til the normal condi-
ton has been ol,r,
more reached. He is
not discouraged by
the present financial
situation, He doca
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21
Eckels Ia an Optimist.

~OMPTROLLER Eek
els, who is in TOUCH
Owith the bankers
% throughout the country. re-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-30
FRANK p. SMOoT WANTED.
MINI. BiscGe's Confidential Clerk Under
n ClOud.

kilograms, circulars and telephone mes
sages have been sent out by the police de-
partment asking for the arrest of Frank
P. Smoot. wLe for the past twelve years
has been the confidential clerk of Mai. H.
L. Biscoe, the lumber dealer, whose place
Of business is at the 10th street wharf.
Smott is wanted for the alleged embezzle-
meRt of s2,00a of his employers funds.
The alleged fugitive is a son Of ex-Police-
man John Smoot. and is well known in
Southeast Washington. He is twenty-nine
years old, about five feet nine inches tall
and is dark complexioned. Twelve years
ago he went in Maj. Biscoes employ. and
soon became bookkeeper. After about
three years he was made general business
agent of the firm, and attended to all the
firms confidential business, as well as
making the bank deposits and looking .,fter
the banking business generally. Friday
Smoot was given the money to deposit in
the National Metropolitan Bank and he
went away as II to 60 to the bank. When
he returned and failed to hand over the
bank book Maj. Biscoe asked for 1T, and
his excuse was that he had left the book
at the bank to have It balanced There
was nothing in this statement to arouse
his employers suspicion, and no more at
tention was paid 10 the bank business until
Saturday when Smoot failed to appear at
the yard, and Then the bank book which
did not show the 5000 deposit, was found.
Even then Mai. Biscce could hardly be-
lieve that Smoot had appropriated the
money. but after waiting more than a rea-
scnabie time. as he supposed, he reported
the matter to the police,
Detectives Carter and Gallaher were de-
tailed on the case. and Sunday night they
made search Of the entire city for the
fugitive. but failed to find him. Whisky
and women. the detectives say, are the
causes Of the young mans alleged downfall
His wife and children were not in the city,
but were at Churchland, Va, spending the
summer. During their absence from home
Smoot was not content to remain at home
and mind the house. but. according to the
information obtained by the police he was
out for good time in the city while the
others were enjoying their outing In the
Division" the women knew ''Smooty,"
and his female acquaintances there were
not confined to one house. The officers were
unable to overtake Smoot or even locate
him, and they feel reasonably certain that
he has left the city. Mrs Smoot and the
two children returned home yesterday from
Virginia and went to their home, 40 9th
street southeast, where the missing man
had left some Of his clothing. 1t is said
that Smoot has spent most of his money
recently in riotous living. and his wife and
children returned home because he had not
sent them any money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-30
HAVE SECURED HOMES
The Four Fugitives From House Of Mercy
in Virginia.
One of Them Describes Their Escape
Erem the Institution and WAN
derinEs That Followed.

A Star reporter visited the suburbs of Del
Ray and ST. Elmo, near Alexandria. today
to interview the four girls who ran away
from the House of Mercy in this city on
Sunday. Katie Flannegin was the first one
seen, and she was not particle abashed
when she told her story. She Is quite
pretty girl. with Irish blue eyes and short
black hair She is at the home of Mr..
John J. Fitzgerald, stonemason in Del
Ray. and says she has good home and
is going to stay there. Then she said: Il
have just been wishing for a reporter to
come along. I want to tell the correct
story of our escape from that place in
Washington. At 6 o'clock we had no idea
of trying to leave, but Belle, Title and I
made up our minds We were tired of the
place and were going.
1--WE saw Eva in a corner crying, and as
she is very tin,id, and the other girls there
things to hurt her feelings, we asked her
to go and she consented. We went into
the back yard about 1880 o'clock, climbed
the low fence separating the chicken yard
from the back yard, and from there we
went to the stable and into the street. I
had never been outside the home In the
five months I had been there. and none of
us knew which way to turn. We wandered
around and finally found ourselves at the
bridge. We crossed it, and, as We passed
through the place on this side which they
say Is Jackson City, man asked us to
have a glass Of beer, but we took no
notice of him and hurried on.
After while We became tired, and sat
on the railroad track about two hours.
We had no idea where we were, but kept
going on, until finally we stopped in front
of Mr.. Dobson's place. We asked If we
could stay all night, and the lady took us
in. We stayed there until after dinner
yesterday. and <ound homes In different
families around here. They made us work
hard at the home, and gave us food 1t for
lot of dogs, and got tired Of it."
Eva Meyers Is at the home of Mr.. G. f.
Shreve. whose store is in Del Ray. Belle
Hunt Is at the home Of Mr.. Joseph w. Peed
in st. Elmo. He Is clerk in the auditors
office of the Southern railway in this city.
Tillie Henry was found at the house of
Mr.. A. ]. Sherman, at the same place. Mr..
Sherman is bagsagemaster on the Penn
sylvaria railroad. She is a well-educated
girl and quite prepossessing. The girls all
corroborate the statement Of Katie Flanna-
glh SO far as their escape goes, bat say
they were fairly well treated at the House
Of Mercy and had no fault to find with the
food, except that 1t was very plain. The
girls are well pleased with their homes. and
say they do net want to go back. The peo-
Pile they are living with are also much
pleased with the girls, and say they would
hate very much to give them I'D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-30
UMBRELLAS NEEDED.
Occasional Showers Predicted for This
Afternoon and Tonight.

Occasional Showers Predicted for This
Afternoon and Tonight.
Forecast till 8 pm. Wednesday: For the
District of Columbia, eastern Pennsylvania.
New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland,
cloudy and reatening weather with occa-
sional showers today and tonight, probably
fair Wednesday; cooler tonight: southerly,
shifting to westerly winds.
For Virginia, showers today and tonight,
showers in southern portion Wednesday !;
cooler tonight; southeriy, shifting to west
erly winds.
There has been large Increase In cloudi-
ness throughout the eastern and southern
sections Of the country. except the states
bordering the gulf, where the weather still
remains nearly clear.
Showers have occurred in western sNew
England, the lower lake region, the Ohio
valley and along a belt extending from
North Carolina westward to Kansas.
An area of high pressure has developed
in the upper Missouri valley, accompanied
by clear weather and lower temperatures.
which will probably extend southwark and
eastward. reaching the coast in the course
Of the next forty-eight hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-30
BUILDING THE STATION.
Judge Cole Allows the Georgetown
Excavation to Proceed.

Judge Cole Allows the Georgetown
Excavation to Proceed.
In the case Of Mrs. Mary C. Morris
against the Washington and Georgetown
Railroad Company and the contractors en-
gagged in the erection of the union passen-
ger station at Beth and NJ streets, Judge
Cole this Afternoon granted an order per-
hitting the work to proceed. In her bill
of complaint which was filed last Decem-
Der. Mrs. Morris, who resides near the site
of the proposed station. alleged that the
use of explosives in making the excava-
tons would destroy her house. The COM
pany's contractors were finally allowed to
proceed under the SUP ervision of Col
Low, commissioner appointed by Judge
Cox. Certain walls were constructed, and
when they were about completed, a few
days ago, Mrs. Morris was required to SHOW
cause why the work of excavating in and
removing the earth between the walls
should not be proceeded with. In allowing
the work to proceed as before Judge Cole
thought that such precautions would be
taken by the company and its contractors
as to insure the safety of Mrs. Norris
property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-30
MARY TALBURG's WILL.
Suit to Insure the Distribution of the
Estate.

Suit to Insure the Distribution of the
Estate.
A bill In equity was filed today by
George L. Koehler and Mary c. Talburg
against John T. Talburg and others, pray
ing that an agreement of compromise be-
tween the several parties with respect to
the distribution of the estate Of the late
Mary A. Talburg be ratified and approved.
and for the sale and partition of the real
estate.
The suit filed today is said to be friend
~ one, Instituted in order to avoid a con-
test over the will of the deceased. BY the
provisions of the agreement, the German
Orphan Asylum of the District is to re-
ceive 800; VIM. F. Koehler, $1,000; John
Koehler, 81 600; Mary c. Talburg, $500. and
the wearing apparel and personal effects
mentioned in the will. The residue of the
estate is to be divided into six equal
shares and distributed as follows: John F.
Talburg, George I. Koehler. Mary c. Tai
burg, William F. Koehler and John Koch
ler one share each, and one share to Paul
and Lottfe May, infant children of Eleanor
Talburg Nav,