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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-03-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
pHILADELpHIA THEATRES.


Some idea OF the vastness Of this
country and its ability to accommodate
the thousands who yearly seek our shores
is given In a recent article IN the New
York Commercial Advertiser.
That journal calls attention to the
fact that the State Of Rhode Island With
an area Of /, $50 square miles has popu-
lstion of 800 600, or Sls persons to the
square mile The State Of Texas has az
area Of 265 $50 square miles, which. II a.
densely settl. d. would support populs-
ton Of SO 528, 69s II the entire territory
of the United States was ~ denseb
peopled as Rhode Island we would boast
population Of s45. 700, 800. or nearly
two.thirds Of the entire population OF the
globe at present.
Truly Uncle Sam has lots Of room for
home-seekers from sll over the wide
world
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-03-27

Without entering into full discussion
OF Senator HAnby's bill creating Thir
teenth ward from parts Of the Fifth and
Seventh wards, we must protest against
the councilmanic representative Of the
new ward being elected by City Council
Let the people Of the new ward elect
him
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-03-27

The General Assembly should adopt q
resolution authorizing Chief Justice Lore,
Judge Grub, or some other competent
person, to publish in book form. at the
expense Of the state and for the use OF
the delegates to the prospective Constl-
tutional Convention. what Willard Sauls.
bury, Jr, does not know about constitu-
al reform and constitutional law. w,
think &c could be condensed into about
fourteen volumes and that the cost
Of compilation and printing would moi
exceed $50, 900 or $40, 900.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-03-27
CONTEMPORARY OPINION.
wife-seIiinE in the west.

Wite-SelltnE In the West.
From the Baltimore Sun.
According TO a disp- tch to the Indian
Rpolis Sentinel, a man In Anderson. In
that state, recently sold his wife and all
his household Effects Il neighbor for
$25 The man drst offered TO sell the
woman and the furniture for 80 but his
leighbor generously gave him $40 cash
and his note for $40. Many women
would be glad to dispose OF their hus-
bands for even less, and would think
they had made a good bargain II they
could give them away. Many men. es-
pecially counts and dukes, sell them
selves TO the highest female bidder In
the United States and elsewhere, and IL
has been said that women sometimes do
the same thing, though no one but
crusty old bachelors believe 1t. But
that q woman should be transferred
from one man TO another along with the
urniture for a mere song is revival Of
bArbRrism that should arouse the deepest
wrath of the end of-the- century woman.
Where are the equRl-rights womeni
Where are the champions OF feminine
Iibertyf Where are the opponents and
denouncers of the tyrant msn2 Let them
rally to the rescue OF the downtrodden
women Of Indiana, who in this year of
civilization aud enlightenment can be sold
Tor $5 cash and $40 promisaory note.
The Monroe Doctrine and British Ag.
Rreasion.
6 rom The New York World.
Great Britain has two quarrels with
| Spanish American republics In which oul
government may have to interfere In as
sertion OF that traditional American
policy which is known as the Monroe
Doctrine. II seems desirable, therefore
TO explain briefly what the Mcnrol
Doctrine is, and to set forth suooinctlJ
the facts In the two disputes which ma,
call for its enforcement When this
territories on this continent previousl,
held by Spain revolted and achieved tbeil
Independence they set up governments
modelled upon our own Republican
exsmple. Ia his message OF December 2
e23 President James Monroe CAV,
notice to all European governments thR
his continent was dedicated to the Re.
publican principle. he assured them o
our national purpose not TO interfere Il
any way with European politics, an,
aoti6ed them that they must in turn re
train from all atts mpts to extend thei
'nonsrchical system--over any sAmericai
territory not already held by them. Gu
government, he declared, would no
nsddle with any OF their existing
olonles OF dependencies, but IL woul'
aold any sifort on their part TO SELF
additional American territory, upon an,
oretext whatever, as an act unfriendl,
to the United States. This was
iignhed, diplomatic way Of telling Their
20 keep their hands of IL they did no
want war a with us.
"a 90 Pln-siripe Worsted Pants to Of
Ter LocEyer & Warmth, sos Market 81
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-03-27

Mrs. Sargent Qknowingly)-It is said
that the Lord never made two women
alike. Mr. Sargent (tartly) j. OF course
be didn't. or you would never hear Of q
man getting married twice.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-03-27
FOR SALE BY
Crosby & Hill.

We believe the Foster Kid Gloves
are the most satisfactory glove inn
ported sold by the best stores in the
United States. Ladies who try the
Foster Kids are we'll pleased with
them. We call special attention to
Fosters new Street Gloves at
$1.5O, which we think excels any
thing in the market for wear We
are agents for these celebrated gloves
in tn city. Your patronage is re-
spectfully solicited.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-03-27

A New York state criminal has been
convicted Of two murders and in each
case the sentence Of death has been pro-
nounced against him. In the event Of
the first being carried out It is probable
that the second will BIO RENTED.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-03-27
$3.50


Our Carpet Department is rushed now, and the re
patterns at low prices It's questioned whether we're
caring and know full well we're not. Your interests
better if we were charging you regular prices. New
You all know the Lowell Ingrains, full standard
cotton in the makeup, every roll wound hollow
our price, 45c.
We have lower-prced carpets if you want them,
In Tapestry we are still showing those handsome
Smiths, Roxbury Stinsons Sanfords at Coo. per VI
in hundred roll lots Like to know how we do it, VIC
not about telling the why's and wherefores and VIZ
not interest you, anyhow. We will let the goods and
leave off, knowing full well you'll be prohtaby enterta
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-03-27

The once mighty gladiator, John L
Sullivan, is at bis home in Eoston. III and
in destitute circumstances. The moral
Is that John Barleyoorn IS the cobquetor
OF the best men II thss enter thsrlng
with him.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-03-27

Easter bonnets are in full bloom but
1t is said that they lie low.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
Treated by Wire.

Minneapolis, Minn--Dudley Bagley,
the 17-year- old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gearge c. Bagley, lies seriously i'll
from an attack of heart disease.
Young Bagley went on shooting ex-
petition, and while at Maple Lake, a
little station out As miles on the 500
line, was stricken in the manner stated.
His friends telegraphed his parents in
this city, and means were Immediately
taken to afford him relief.
By considerable hurrying about dur
ing the night, Mr.. Bagley succeeded in
chartering special train for Maple
Lake, and left for that point accom-
panied by Mrs. Bagley and physician.
The party reached the city and young
Mr.. Bagely is reported as recovering
from the attack, though still in criti-
cal condition. ge
An unusual circumstance connected
with the case grew out of the fact that
the physciah who attended the young
man at Maple Lake became alarmed at
the unusual symptoms displayed. He
telegraphed for instructions, and Mr..
Bagley authorized DIR. Moulton, of
this city, to advise him. From that
time until the time the special arrived
at Maple Lake, DIR. Moulton prescribed
treatment by telegraph, rs the doctor
at the other end kept him infor med of
changes in symptoms.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
AN IRATE PRIEST.

Father Brown, . Catholic Priest Of Milbanis
Assaults q Man.
Milbank, s. D.-The latest sensation
in Milbank is an assault in front of
the postofilce by Father G. NJ. Brown, a
Catholic priest, upon DR.. James
O'Ready, a prominent member of his
church. O'Ready retreated up stairs
to Justice Pasco's Office, followed by
the irate and greatly exited priest, who
was stopped by the sheriff and re-
lieved Of a revolver. Father Brown
Immediately bought q big raw hide and
threatened to use it vigorously.
O'Ready applied for warrant for
Father Browns arrest, but the matter
was finally quieted. O'Ready now
seeks to have Brown examined before
the insanity board, alleging that he is
insane. The incident grew out of a
long standing trouble in the Catholic
church, involving the entire congrega-
ton, and in which efforts have been
made to have the priest removed.
Father Browns name has been pro-
minently mentioned in connection
with the appointment of new bishop
for this dioces.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
Highway Robbery.

HUDSON, s. D.-A daring robbery
was committed last Saturday evening
about one-half miles east Of our town.
A Mr.. Benson had been to Ireton,
a. and drew $500 out Of q bank at
that place to make . payment ON
two men in buggy just at'the east
end OF the bridge across the Sioux,
and that is the last he remembered
till he found himself under the. bridge
covered with blood, his vest ripped
open on the side and his p0cketbook
gone. He found his team about thirty
rods west OF the bridge tied to the
fence. He came to town and DR.. Will
son dressed his wounds which were
very severe, consisting principally OF
b cash across the face % IL struck with
some blunt instrument. The pocket
book was found next morning north
OF the bridge, but the money was gone.
No clue to tho robbers % yet.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
Murder and Suicide.

LEAD, s. D.-Fred Croker, sport,
fatally shot his mistress Kouisa Moore,
at their home in this city and then
shot himself. The girl is just alive
with no chance of recovery while
Croker died instantly. They had
quarrelled some Gays ago and the girl
expressed her fear of being injured by
Croker. The woman was petite
brunette of rather attractive appear.
ance and came here two years ago
from Port Arther, Canada, and is said
to be OF . good family. Her right
name In supposed to be johnson.
Croker IL tie son of a prominent
citizen of Spooner, Wis.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
Russian rhistles Destroyed.

Russian Thistles Destroyed.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn--The Wonen's
Improvement. LeaRue met and listen
ed to reports on the determination of
the Russian thistle by school children.
During the summer 1,l4O63l thistles
have uprooted, and the league is
greatly encouraged at the result. The
number of schools participating IN the
was 81, prizes being secured by the
Douglass, Van Cleve, Corcoran, Pres
colt, Clinton. The number of thistles
averaged over. 20 % each pupil. Hon
orable mention was made OF the Lyn-
dale, Clay, Motley. Brya4t Greeley,
Schiller, WashinSton. Miss Wertz
was chairman Of tho committee in
charge, with Mist Lewis and Miss
Morgan assisting. II The prizes will be
pictures adapted to the grades suit
able for hanging in the school rooms.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
An OIL Pipe Line.

1t has been ascertained that com
pany of such we'll known capitalists
as the Armours, Cudahys and j. j.
Hill are interested in the construction
OF a pipe line from the old fields OF
Wyoming with its eastern terminus at
Yankton. The plan is to run the pipe
line down the east side Of the Missouri
to Yankton. It is down hill all the
way from the oil fields and no pump
ing stations will be required. Fifty
thousand dollars has already been ex-
pended in preliminaries and it is esti-
mated that the entire line will cost
three million dollars. A meeting of
the company was held in Chicago last
week and another meeting will be held
in week or two.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07

Militia Parade Grounds Improved.
LAKE ClTY.-Adjt. Gen. Muehlberg,
Capt. w. H. Hart, of the brigade staff.
and Capt. NJ. S. Converse, military
storekeeper, are here in the interest
of the state guard. During the past
encampment considerable space was
economical by the closeness of the
buildings and tents, but they will now
be moved to adjacent territory, where
ample room may be afforded. Con-
siderable money will be expended in
the immediate improvement Of the
rife range, as we'll % In the grading of
the grounds. IS @8
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
Cholera Anscng lows Hogs.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia.-Some peculiar
disease resembling cholera is playing
sad havoc with the hogs in this and
surrounding counties and the losses
already aggregate thousands of dol
lars. One farmer alone has lost
5000 worth and herds are being de-
p2eted at the rate Of u to 20 day.
As q result farmers are rushing their
hogs to market as rapidly as possible,
many bringing in shoats they intended
to keep five or six weeks longer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
Sold stolen Cattle.

PIERRE, S. D.-Sherif Price returned
with Tom Phillips, Jr., from Mime
sofa. Phillips was arrested on com
plant of Thomas Lyle, charging
him with selling stolen cattle last
spring. Lyle claims that the reason
for the last prosecution Is that Phil
lips promised to settle the matter and
return the money got if he was not
prosecuted. He failed to do this.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
Breach OF Promise Suit.

MARsHALLTowN, Iowa. - Miss Belle
N. Avery, of Fond du Lac, Wis,
brings action against David F. Evans,
of this city, for breach of promise of
marriage. Defendant is q prominent
capitalist and business man, having
resided here 30 years. He has been
married since 1883. His wife is living
but he says their married life has
been unhappy. This he pleads in ex-
cuse for corresponding with and visit
ing the Wisconsin girl, although he
saws it is a case of blackmail
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
snvsr Gone.

81. Paul, MINI. According to OBJ.
issrvations OIL State OH Inspector Foote,
ID his recent extended trip through
the eastern states, the conspiracy for
the retirement Of the "dollar Of the
laddiss" Is rapidly accomplishing its
Tell purpose. Mr.. Foote states that
The absence. 0f the silver dollar from
circulatipn was ono of the noticeable
features of his Journey; that from the
time he Ioft Chicago going eastward
until his retnrn, on his whole trip he
actually ~ bat fonr silver dollars,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
SOUTH DAKOTA.

Yankton-The divorce colony of
this city now has a membership of
forty Many OF the cases are nearly
ripe.
Rapid City-The entire holdings of
company were sold at auction ut the
breeding farm Of Hon. j. NJ. Woods
here. Buyers from Nebraska and all
parts Of this state were in attendance.
Good prices were realized.
Miller Charles Tompson, county
auditor, prominent in social and politi-
cal circles in this part of the state. was
married to Miss Minnie Dutchie,
Sioux Falls The wheat war here,
which has been on for the past week to
the profit of the farmers, is getting
more interesting daily. There have
been number Of the representatives
of the railroads running into Sioux
Falls here, and it is rumored that they
are looking into the matter to see why
it is that the No .thwestarn Elevator
company on the Great Northern road
gets about IS per cant of all the wheat
marketed here.
ldAhlOH-MISs lHdUCl LLHEds SOll-
gresham Gamble, her attorney, and
Chas. e. Hotchkis, Of New York, at
torney for Yznaga, departed for Olevet
the county seat of Hutchinson county,
which is off railroad and telegraph
line, where Judge Smith will hear Mrs.
Yznaga's application for a divorce.
Aberdeen Prairie fire south of town
burned a farmers barn and a quantity
Of feed, also machinery and Appliances,
the whole being valued at 81, 500.
Observation-Disclosures proceedings
we're instituted against five druggists,
and an effort is being made to close
their business under the state law.
The movement created quite little
stir, and there was running to cover
of blind piggers and bootleggers.
Sioux Falls--A decree of divorce was
yesterday filed in this city in favor of
Edith L. Stinson, Of Amesbury, Mass.
She charged her husband, Frank Stin-
son, with cruelty, and she made out u
good case against him.
Alpeno-Ad old man named Craw-
ford. living northwest of Alpena, was
found in q wagon in the middle OF the
Jim river, frozen to death. The
horses Kitchen to the wagon we're both
dead.
Sioux Falls-The Argu L Q ad r
says it will not appeal to the courts to
pro t Itself. from what anybody says.
This is in answer to Att.-Gen. Craw-
ford's suggestion that it sue hlm for
calling 1T liar for itf remarks on the
Taylor case.
Miller--It now seems almost certain
that Gov. Sheldon will be candidate
for United States senator. He has
made two visits to this county during
the last week, but it is believed his
object is to solidify himself with the
people and secure the support of the
district In the next legislature.
Pierre-The supreme court decided
in effect that the Western Union Tele-
graph Company is not compelled to
accept q message for transmission un-
less written on the company's blank.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
Arrested For l1urdsr.

DR.. August Koehne, veterinary SUR
geon, was arrested at Lambertou on :
warrant issued by Justice Brandt,
charging him with the murder Of Al
bert Winkelman, the policeman who
was shot in the outskirts Of New U1m
the night Of July 8. The complaint
was made by the father Of tho III
ceased, who came here from HelsnA,
Mont, right after the murder, and hAS'
spent his entire time on the case since
then.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
Bad Firs Near Dsll Rapids.

A. G. Anderson, . farmer living .
few miles northeast Of Dell Rapids,
met with q severe loss, having his
barn, seven or eight horses and other
stock, lnCluding COWS, hogs and
chickens, together with q quantity Of
grain and hay, burned. IL was total
loss. A series Of fatalities seems to
have overtaken Mr.. Anderson. Last
year he lost 3 son who was gored to
death BY bull. This summer he lost
nearly all the fingers on one hand In q
machine, and now comes this severe
loss. There was 3 thrashing crew
sleeping In the barn and they barely
escaped.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
A south Dakota Freak.

A party of horse traders who passed
through Luverne had an equine mou-
strosity with them. It passed for i.
colt about six months old, but III
breast was formed like that Of 4 chick
en-, and its shoulders like cows,
while its front legs were like those d
calf and its right front hoof Was
cloven like cows. They had found
it on farm out IN South Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
Railroad Extension.

New ULM, Minn.=-The contract for
the new line from Winthrop to New
Ulm was let to ex-Mayor Winston, of
Minneapolis, and Senator Larson OF
Winthrop. Col. Crooks il now in the
city and will give directions for the
work, which is to be begun at once.
The cost will be about &c, 600 and in
cludes q bridge over the Minnesota
river 1900 feet long.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07

Agaanse tho saloon Drug st0fos.
Dies MONIES, lathe lows State
Pharmacy commission, which has
heen after the dug store saloons Of
The state, announces thatlt has learned
that many druggists who have not
permits to buy and sell liquors. are
renting permits from persons holding
them for from 81 to g day. They
intend to commence proceedings at
once to forfeit the permit.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
!. Teoh HIS own Late.

Cod yThunder, Minn.-Wm. Beck,
OF Am6soy, MIMI, left home about two
weeks ago. and was suffering from
mental arrangement. He wandered
down within four miles Of here. and in
! lonely spot in the woods, took his
own life BY means Of pocket knife
and was found BY , party Of hunters.
m il supposed to have lain there for
IN DAYS past. His remains were taken
81 Amboy. Valuable papers were
found ON his person.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
Newspaper Burned Out.

.MANKATo, Mimi. Tho plant of the
Mankato Morning News was consumed
by fire as the result Of the explosion
Of gasoline engine. The compositors
had narrow escape from being killed
by the flying debris. Three presses,
including new Babcock newspaper
press, were destroyed. Editor Carl
Eastwood estimates the company's
loss ut $1,000 with no insurance.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
western Missouri and Appanooee
lcountys Iowa, by fraudulent railroad
fmaneuvers,
Promlnsat Dssser Arrssted.

DR.. J. E. Wiikinson, one OF the
wealthiest and best known southeast
ern Iowa physicians, was held to the
grand jury at Ottumwa on a charge Of
manslaughter by the coroner's jury.
Criminal malpractice on Miss Hattie
Marsh, who died at the hospital, is the
ground of the charge.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
She Loved Not wisely.

CL1NroN.-[Speciall-In the district
court Emma Bierierfelt, of Dewitt,
asks the sum Of $4,000 from James
Gamble, a prominent young man of
Wheatland. She alleges that under
promise of marriage the defendant
accomplished her ruin. }s3R
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
Death Claims esver.l Victims.

Death Claims several Victims.
DUBUQUE, Iowa.-Bartley Flack, of
Sabula, who attended the fatal we'd
ding feast, has died, making the
seventh victim. The strange coinci-
depce OF two deaths ina family at the
same time occurred here recently.
Nicholas Brand, an old resident, died
at 1890 p. M, and at o'clock his
daughter who was lying i'll in room
adjoining, followed him.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
City la Darkness,

Mankato is in darkness owing to m
economical streak Of the council.
The city intended to put ia his own
lighting plant, and secured bids on one
but tue company to which the bonds
we're awarded now refuses to take
them claiming that the election waa
faulty in some particulars.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
New Catholic Church .

DUBUQUE, Iowa. -[Special.l = There
are already in Dubuque, a city Of
10000 people. six Roman Catholic
church buildings, three Irish and
three German. Most of them are large
edifices, but the OVERLOOKING Catholic
population requires more, and a new
German church, costing $4,000 will
be built on Coulter avenue. :, s =
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
strike Declared on.

FIT. DODGE, lathe miners strike
at Lehigh has been declared off and
the men return to work at the old
scale.-O. H. Woodwork, of Sioux
Falls, located his wife and paramount
here and caused their arrest. The
wife eloped with j.. w. Nesbits six
weeks ago. ### @ 81 u
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-11-07
Pleasure and Businsss.

The steamer Flora Clark, Capt. r. T..
Brown in command, pulled out Of
Hastings for New Orleans. The pas
pengers are Mrs. r. G. Libbey, Mrs. e.
f.. Brown and Miss Kate M. Thompson.
The steamer had In tow Ave barRes
loaded with produce. g