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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27

apply to the satisfaction OF the Judgment.
Inat wanted them TO get quit claim
deed from the Northwestern liortgaxs
Trust company properly. authorized by
the board OF directors OF that company.
conveying AL the property Of that COM
pany which had attached on benalf Of
the state: and that 1 believed that all
this property SO sold, with the cash pay
ment OF 100000. wound substantially salts
This Is Just exactly what the state ia
required by the law to do. The constitu-
ton of the state permits no compromise,
and the legislature last winter enacted q
law which provides that in all civil ac-
tons where the state is plaintiff and re-
covers Judgment and issues an execution
the same board which appraises school
and public lands shall determine the price
levied upon. Not single member of this
board has seen list of this property. or
directly or indirectly committed them
selves , to any particular figure;
accepted and an agreement made in
writing taking it Is wholly and absolutely
false.
/ sincerely believe that the bondsmen
cash and that the other property taken
as above indicated will substantially
satisfy the judgment. The defendants are
know that they must take that course
or continue the fight along the line in
augurated in the start. 1t Is for them to
ueClue Wnlcn course tney Will TAKE, anu
as ! understand it. they have concluded
to pay and turn over as above indicated.
The prosecutions against McChesne"-
Tenny, Benedict and Mccoy rema'~
the May term. They have not been dis
missed. There has been no written agree
ment Of any sort made in regard to them.
or In regard to anything at ALL 1t would
not be proper at this time for me to make
statement in regard to the conspiracy
cases. They cannot be touched until next
November.
This statement Is made to correct many
erroneous statements that are being cir
rulated over the state. claim no credit
for doing more than my duty. I have
Some mistakes and blunders and do not
feel hard at anyone who INDUCES in fair
criticism. But there is no excuse for
willful and malicious lying In these mat
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
Combining Business and Pleasure,

Combating Business and Pleasure,
A Kensington fiagman at a railroad
crossing has his own pet device for q
trysting place. His duties keep him
busy all night long at the flag and the
gates. Then when he Is asleep by day
his sweetheart, q nefghbof's rosy cheek
ed daughter, is away from home at
work. His predicament has worried
him. If he should neglect his post for.
even a quarter OF an hour during an
evening to call at the home of his
charmer the gates would be left up,
and some wayfarer might be killed by
a wildcat locomotive at the crossing. So
Mr.. Flagman the other night evolved
and entertained happy thought
There is q vacant house with an am
ply-shaded veranda only twenty feet
from his crossing. Upon this porch he
placed an easy chair from the parlor
at home. The sweetheart was covertly
informed that the chair was there and
that 1t would certainly be vacant from
8 to nightly unless she should consent
to I'LL 1t, and that it was big enough for
two. The chair is now fully occupied
each evening; the loyemaking is not
neglected, and vet all trains and wild
cats and wayfarers are properly watch
ed and tagged Philadelphia Record.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS
HAPPENINGS FROM ALL PARTS
or THE STATE.
Robert buchanan. Editor of the Sioux
Fails Forum. Dead-Creamery Surprises
the East-YanktOn to Have q Falr-A
Plot Disclosed.
Robert buchanan Dead.

Robert Buchanan, editor of the Sioux
Falls Forum and q well-known populist
politician, died at his home in Sioux Falls
Saturday night of liver trouble, aged SO
years.
MIR. Buchanan was Scotchman by
birth. He established a paper called the
Post at Appleton, Wis.,, in 1868, and in
1869 moved to Cherokee, Iowa, where he
established the Times, making a great
success OF the venture. In 1884 he pur-
chased the Davenport, Iowa, Gazette, and
a year later removed to Sioux Falls, buy
ing the Leader. The paper was afterward
consolidated with the Argus as the Argus
Leader. He was member of the legisla-
ture in 1891 and was defeated by one vote
for speaker. He was an effective writer
and graceful speaker.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
POPULAR SCIENCE.

Mount Cook, the highest peak in New
Zealand, 1882 feet high, has been
climbed for the first time by Mr.. Fitz
gerald, Of the Alpine Club, and the
Swiss guide Zurbriggen.
Lord Raleigh has made a flash light
triumph. He photographed the break.
ing up of soap bubble, a process
which occupied between the two-hun-
dredth and three-hundredth part of q
second.
Lion tanners, as rule, prefer lions
to lionesses. and dislike a troupe Of both
sexes mixed. In such cases the dan
ger Of entering the den is quadrupled,
and mischief is pretty sure to result
sooner or later.
The city of Carlisle, England, has its
sewers ventilated by their attachment
to thirty tall factory chimneys, which,
Of course. create a strong draught, be.
sides heating and destroying disease
germs in the effluvia carried up.
A twenty-two-ton Armstrong rife in
the British navy throws q solid sho;
twelve miles, much further than its re-
port can be heard. At its highest poin.
for this extreme range, the shot would
be over three miles above the earth's
surface.
1t Is estimated that for every degree
Of change In temperature during the
cold half Of the year throughout the
territory In which anthracite coal Is
used the consumption is Influenced 2
per cent. The temperature effect Is
largely upon the coal used in heating,
and is q definite factor for calculation.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
CHAFF AND WHEAT.

When love has the power 1t will al
ways help.
A good sermon will be sure to outlive
the preacher. ~
When you find yourself getting down
hearted look up.
It is as bad to reject Christ now as It
was to cruelty him.
Never step over one duty to perform
another. Take them as they come.
The man who does not improve his
talent will be sure to misjudge hia mas
ter.
The more the church mixes with
the world the less It can do to save sim
nerA
II you let the sun 90 down upon your
wrath It may stay there until the juds.
mept day.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
The Press Association.

The South Dakota Press Association,
numbering about sxty-fve ladies and
gentlemen, is holding its annual outing at
Hot Springs. The association met Mon
day at the opera house and listened to the
annual address of President Patten.
Among the important matters under dis
cussioD was that of organizing publish
ers' mutual insurance company, which
was favOrably recommended by the assO-
citation. The question OF publishers con-
trolling the advertising instead of ready
print houses was poin,cdly discussed and
the matter laid over awaiting the commit
tees report at the water meeting.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
Notorious Rustler Jailed.

Probably the unfavorable comment
made by the press of the state in regard to
the action or lack of action of the Butte
County officials in not bringing Dave Du-
charm, the notorious cattle rustler to JUS
tice has had the desired effect. The auth
critics have bounced upon Ducharm who
was twice jailed and twice escaped, and
who has been living openly for the past
three months, and Jailed him again. He
secured an attorney who demurred to the
indictments against him, and the court
sustained the demurrers, but held the
rustler in $500 bonds to await the action of
the next grand jury. Ducharm could not
furnish the bond and is in Jail.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
COINCIDENCE EXPLAINED,
Advertising Trick in the Book Trade
Which, Had Its Success.

Advertising. Trick in the Book Trade
Which Had Its Success.
"Have you novel called -, by
--:" asked young woman of an at
tendant in city library.
NO, and we never heard of the book
until to-day; but we have had at least
ten applicants for 1t since 8 o'clock
this morning. l beg your pardon, but
would you please tell me how you
heard Of that book?''
Why" she replied llesitatingly, Il
received a note from friend telling me
to read it,
''Well," he said with a smile. 1.-THE
others who applied had heard of it in
the same way"
The young woman looked surprised,
but said nothing and passed out. A
man who had overheard the CONVERSE
ton spoke Of it to his wife that evening
as a curious coincidence.
Coincidence fiddlesticks," she said.
wait a moment until show you what
received this morning." And going
to her desk she brought this note for
him to read:
"My Dear: If You want surprise
read ---, by -. You will imme-
diately recognize the character -.
Hastily yours, E."
"Well. l thought over all Of the Elias,
Evas, Emmas and Elizabeths of my
acquaintance" she went on, "but
/ could not recognize the handwriting.
1t was a clear, round hand. ,,but un-
formed, like childs. Coincidence,
indeed! 1t is a clever advertisement,
new in the book trade. but have seen
similar letters. Four years ago fuf-
niture firm sent out a clever imitation
of Il letter, written in delicate fem
mime hand, dated at country villa
and addressed Ma chere amie.' 1t
was Il gossippy, pleasant letter, and
at the end requested the friend to buy
her two or three pieces Of furniture, lit
tie pen and ink sketches of which were
pinned to the corner. OF course the
price and where to buy them were not
overlooked. New York Sun.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
Creamery SurUrisek the East.

The Iroquois creamery has completed
setting the new thlrty-horse power boiler
and are running as smooth as possible and
receiving about $1,000 pounds of milk
daily. They will ship over 100 tubs of
butter this week. The New York and
Boston butter makers are discovering that
South Dakota is strictly IN it for fine but
ter. The secretary is interviewed every
few days by gentlemen from the above
markets, who state that they are sur
prised at the exceilency OF the product.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
Napoleon's symbols or the Bees.

Napoleon's symbols OF the Bees.
The notion has always very general.
ly prevailed that the queen Of the bees
is an absolute ruler, and issues her roy
al orders to willing subjects. Hence
Napoleon the First sprinkled the SYM
bolic bees over the imperial mantle
that bore the arms Of his dynasty; and
in the country Of the Pharaohs the bee
was used as the emblem Of . people
sweetly submissive to the orders Of
the king. But the fact is, q swarm Of
bees is m absolute democracy, and
kings and despots can find no warrant
In their example. The power and au-
thority are entirely vested in the great
mass, the workers. They furnish all
the brains and foresight Of the colony,
and administer its affairs. Their word
is law, and both king and queen must
obey. They regulate the swarming,
and give the signal for. the sHarm to
issue from the hire; they select and
make ready the tree in the woods aud
conduct the queen to It.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
PIatn.SDOken.


1t is said that some Of the sitters to
Nollekens, the celebrated sculptor.
were charmed by the downright blunt.
ness of his compliments, which were
so evidently free from all intentional
fiattery.
One day he was modelling the head
of a lady Of rank, when she forgot her.
self, changed her position, and as
sumed look OF great haughtiness,
which displeased the sculptor.
Don't look so scornful, madam" he
said, bluntly, you will spoil my bust
and you're very fine woman think
1t will make one Of my very best"
At another time he said to a sitter
who had cast in one eye: pray look
the other way, madam, that l may get
rid Of that shyness in your eye, which
though not disagreeable in life, Is unus-
ual in art"
At one time he had had for sitter q
woman of great beauty, but Of an ex-
tremely nervous and impatient temper
ament. During her sittings she con-
stantly changed her position, and with
each change Of position her expression
varied.
Atlast Nolleken's patience gave way.
Madam" he cried, unceremoniously.
"what does it matter how handsome
you are, II you will not sit still till
have modelled you!"
The sitter smiled with gratif1ed van
ity, and much. to the sculptor's amaze
ment was almost as quiet as lay f1g-
ure during the remainder Of her sit.
tings.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
Emigrants are Settling.

Emigrants are pouring into the sz.,h-
western part OF this state at rate I'M
known since 1881. From ten to forty COW
cred wagons, with stock and household
goods pass through Yankton daily, COM
ing from Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri
and Iowa, Nearly all are well-to-do peo-
pie who are seeking homes along the Mis-
souri, and James Rivers. They are buy
ing and leasing land, supplanting the Rus
sian settlers who located there in 1873, and
who are going further north, to Campbell
and Mcpherson Counties.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
AtmOsphere Full Of Debris.

During a light rain about $3.50 Saturday
evening, as Mrs. w. s. Stewart and three
children were passing the Catholic church
at Artesian, they barely escaped serious
accident. The church was struck by
lightning, >throwing shingles and pieces OF
the cross and cOrnice boards in all direc-
tons about them. The Oldest girl, aged
Is, was carrying an umbrella, which was
knocked from her hands. The church
caught fire, but was soon extingushed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
"A Plot Disclosed.

The annua. meeting OF the stockholders
of the Alpena Warehouse and Elevator
Company on Saturday, June 20, promises
to be a hot one. When the plan of certain
eastern capitalist was divulgcd some two
months ago whereby the farmers were to
be busted from control of the elevator,
public sentiment ran high throughout a
considerable territory. The scheme was
nipped in the bad by the board of direct
ors, who refused TO transfer the shares of
stock purchased by the eastern man. The
affair will no doubt be brought to head
this week, but not without a war of words
on both sides
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
Yankton College Free Of Debt.

At the close of the commencement ex-
ercises of Yankton College the statement
was made that the entire debt of that
institution has been paid. DR.. d. h. Pear
sons of Chicago has completed his contri-
button of 10000, and gift of $500 was
received short time ago from c. X. Pal
mer Of Bridgeport, Conn.,, with which to
endow the library. Miss kingsbury, who
has been in France on years leave of
absence, will return as teacher OF French
next term. The names of those who will
take the places of the retiring members OF
the faculty cannot be given with any de-
gree of certainty at the present time.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
Old Settiers' Picnic.

Two thousand or more farmers and
business men attended the annual picnic
of old settlers at Warren Ferguson's
grove, Alpena. This is the pioneer organ
ization of that part Of the state. Ad-
dresses were made by Senator Doran, G.
w. Lawrence, Hon. John NJ. Davis, L. N.
LOOMS and p. J. Bentz. Horse racing
followed the speaking, but this was some
what interfered with by rain. Other
sports which had been planned were post
p0ned through the same cause.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27

1.-THE case of j. W. Lyman vs.. j. II. Hal
bert will occupy the attention of the cir
cult court at Aberdeen at the conclusion of
the Maloney case or soon thereafter. The
action is rather peculiar and will
attract quite a little local interest. The
defendant, it seems, married daugh-
ter Of the paintiff, and the lady sub
sequently died, leaving little girl. The
child lived with her grandparents for five
years, when the defendant married again
and wanted the child to live under his
roof. The grand parents objected, where
upon habeas corpus proceedings were in
stituted and the child was awarded to her
father. Now the grandfather sues for ST.
100 for care of the child for about five
wears
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
A Novel Telephone scheme.

A novel scheme IS being considered
whereby Aberdeen and Tacoma Park may
he connected by telephone. 1t is proposed,
providing the railroad company will con-
sent, to connect wire with rail of the
Great Northern road at Tacoma, similar
connection to be made at the end of the
line. An insulation placed in the
joints behind each end will prevent the
sound running the wrong way. The
scheme has been tried before with good re-
suits. -.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
Blind Pig Closed.

Sheriff Stout and Attorney Fleeger made
q raid on Jim Broderick's unlicensed sa-
loon ct Parker and carried off the contents,
consisting of a key Of beer and a small
amount Of whisky. The city council has
an ordinance ready for passage that will
make 1t extremely unpleaant for this kind
Of trafao. In addition to the laws already
on the statute books.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
Yankton to Have q Fair.

Yankton is beginning preparations to
hold harvest exposition there this fall. to
embrace the counties of Yankton, Clay,
Turner and Bon Homme in this state, and
Cedar County, Nebraska. That section
claims to be the best agricultural region in
the state and nothing could be more APP
propriate than permanent exposition,
where the products can be shown and re-
sources made known.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
10Th Out.

The man who doesn't advertise will
soon go out Of business, and the WON
an who doesn't read the Advertlse-
ments viii 60 without the greatest bars
gains In town.-Denver NeWG.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
AuOsher NJ q "Trusty."

Charles w. Mosher, the Lincoln, Neb.,
bank wrecker, now in the penitentiary at
Sioux Falls. has been advanced to the role
of "trusty" He is now allowed to drive
the penitentiary team to the postoff1ce and
about town. He appears as happy and
healthy az possible, Notwithstanding the
reports printed that his close confinement
was breaking down his health.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
Thu + q. a. T. Grand Lodge

The l. G. T. grand lodge held very
successful session at WatertOwn. Quite
number of delegates were present and
much interest was manifested.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27

Washington dispatches state that DR.. r.
J. Wood has been appointed pension ex-
aminer at Chamberlain. Then pension bu-
reau will have to send out an agent to To-
cate Wood, as he disappeared from that
that locality some weeks ago.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27

ana aftcr ia short discussion held that he
nau no power to pronounce sentence be-
.olc 'ne date OF the regular adjourned
term, August IL.
taylor is disappointed over the turn
'aNeh IN his case, as he hoped for an early
sen'ehce and to at once begin his term in
ue penitentiary. He says the amount of
bona required of him does not matter in
to Jail. -
Inc course of proceedings in the case
VIII snow now, even to the most preiu-
diced, that there was no agreement or
promise OF any kind made by any state Of
cer LOT MS return. The only place where
.ne report OF such promise comes within
.he bounds OF truth is in the length of SEN
renee which is fixed by statute, and even
mat VIII depend upon what charge he is
aria'gned on. The pardon to save citizen
snip story is fake, as under statute
passed last winter any prisoner with
good prison record and earning good time
is by his discharge papers restored to citi-
ZenShip.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
Trou.blous Cattle Rustlers.

Cattle rustlers are troubling ranchmen
north of Pierre and vigilance committee
has been organized to Ego AFTER the
rustlers and save further losses.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
inxeRoundup Completed.

The cattle roundup is finished and the
ranchmen are pleased at the results. The
estimated loss of range cattle for the
winter is plaasd ut less than per cent.
the few losses being among "dog1es'
brought in last fall.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
TAYLOR Wlll Go to Jail.

Att O'Clock Saturday Judge Gafey met
Attorneys Crawford and Holmes TOR the
state. and lieruter for Taylor, ct Pierre,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
Conditions,

Montrose-Crops of all kinds except corn
are looking splendid. 1t is thought the
barley harvest will commence the first
week in July, and other grain will follow
close after It. Corn is making very good
progress considering the cold weather it
passed through.
GarretsOn-Showers of rain have visited
this section frequently, and Wednesday
small hail fell, but did not do any dam
age. A previous shower and wind storm
lodged barley and oat fields, which have
since raised. Crops are tn heaviest that
have been seen for many years, if ever, in
the state. Barley and oats are heading
out rapidly.
Carthage about here look finely
since the rain.
Lennox-Crops are looking better than
ever in the history Of South Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
Charmed Lives.

Most peculiar freaks We're played by
lightning at Rapid City recently. The
two-story cight-room house of Mr.. Crock
cit was struck and there We're only two
rooms which were not totally wrecked.
One OF these rooms was the sleeping room
OF MIR. and Mrs. Crockett, and the other
was occupied by their son as sleeping
room. They were in their respective beds
when the shock came. The lightning tore
several yards of plastering from the ceiling
OF the room occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Crockett, shattered bed post at the head
and one at the foot, burned hole in the
mattress within a foot of Mr.. Crockett's
head, melted portion Of the wire springs,
knocked the casters off ana let the
mattress and occupants down onto the
floor. Mr.. and Mrs. Crockett were not
even stunned. Their son escaped without
injury although he was about covered up
by plastering from the ceiling. The rest
of the house is complete wreck.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-27
Grand Commandery Officers,

The election of the Grand Commandery
OF south Dakota in session at Sioux Falls
resulted as follows:
Frank A. Brown OF Aberdeen, eminent
grand commander
ID. Casselman of Huron, deputy grand
commander.
Joseph IL. Morrow of Mitchell, general
issimo.
w. I. Doolittle of Sioux Falls, captain
general.
George Y. Ayres of Deadwood. senior
warden.
lie. W. Coughran of Sioux Falls, Junior
warden.
Rev. j. IL. Babcock of Mitchell. prelate.
George A. Pettigrew of Fiandreau, re-
corder.
II. B. VIM of Yankton, treasurer.
The following officers were appointed
for the ensuing year:
Peter {. Murphy of Brookings grand
standard bearer.
Morris ii. Kelly of Aberdeen, grand
sword bearer.
Fred a. Spoffard of ,Flandaeau. grand
wardNr.
frank kunerth Of Sioux Falls. grand
captain OF the guard
The next meeting will occur in Huron
on the second Friday in June, 1896.