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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26
AsEaSteeDay saants.

GtS24sEI - ~A0eOs t.s# #EE5
CouNoII BtUt111special.HThous
ands Of people attended the Latter
Day Saints convention today. Presi-
dent Joseph Smith II expected. Rev.
Mark Forsyths, Of Nebraska City,
preached this morning. In tho after
Joseph LuR, Of Independence,
No. delivered the sermon. The eve
ming sermon was by Rev. A. II. Smith,
Of Lamont
A permanent organization was Of
feCted BY the election Of Rev. A. II.
Smith, Of Lamont, as president; Rev.
4. ". Williams, q. Council Bluffs, To-,
secrstaxy; Z. A. Hodges, Of Henderson,
10. % chorister.
4 special train, carrying adherents
Of tho church from Kansas City and
adjacent points In Missouri Kansas
and lOwa, brought several hundred
church people to the city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26
rWnllan W-anasmsAtt.ched

The local creditors attached the
revenue cutter William Windon to
secure claims Of e2,4OO against the
Iowa Iron works, which. has sustained
Z heavy loss In the construction Of the
Ericsson and Window and especially
by the accidents which have thus far
prevented the delivery Of either to
the government.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26
Dslinqusnt Tax Statement.

ny lax OC0t0m00ts
The state auditors Office has pre-
pared . statement Of delinquent taxes
due the state from the different coun-
ties, putting the total amount at
$355,358. The sum II collected, would
do away with the necessity of q de-
fciency levy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26
whore 10 Byrnss.

Hon. Thomas Byrnes, county com-
missioner Of Montgomery has mysteri-
ously disappeared. He was last seen
about six weeks ago, when he took .
north bound train. He told his father
he was going to st. Paul. 1t is feared
he has been foully dealt with.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26
Barslers q work In Manson,

1900 00I8Acx0 ~ WUEA IN AoUbOus
Manson City Is infested with q band
Of BURGERS, who have been doing some
bold work lately. The house OF james
Barere was entered and q watch and
. taken. Webster McMicken's House
Was entered and q watch andS13 taken,
George Patrick's house was entered
and HI watch and "a taken. The
theaves attempted to enter the homes
Of y. ". Marsh, w. NJ. Fitz, Frank
Walton. H. G.. Pittenger and others.
Mayor Nicholson Is taking every pre-
canton m bring the offenders to
justice.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26
stsbbiss docs Frss.

VIM. r Stsbbins, who ~ recently
arrested and lodged In iall at Sun.
dance, Wyo., for forging 8 power OF
attorney, and who was heldin the sum
of 92,5O0, has been released By the
Sundance authorities. It Is claimed
sufficient evidence cannot Is obtained
RI hold him. b.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26
WansnP.

Every oncs Ii : whites story COMES
from Tsxas Or some other rsmots point
of The wonderful achievements Of .
pickup horss. but very little news Of
this character has ooms from Iowa.
inst at present, howsvsr, IN Iowa horse
Tint : yoaf aeo Was unknown 70 tho
raOe patrons of the country, y creating
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26

Prof ". b. Gibbs, the well known
astronomer and old resident Of Lyons,
diod sfhe result Of al accidental
|0yordOee cf morphine. He was over
g0yoaxe ok ~. waS = t~hirty-second
deIree Mason and hid resided there
1or oyef forty pears.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26

Judge Gaffy, Of the Pierre circuit
SQUIRT has announced q decision in =
case to test the powers OF the ountv
commissioners IN regard 20 the nuhIi-
CATION Of tax lists. An attempt -
made BY the county board TO Ia ira
Puniication by bids, which the JUDGE
held - beyond their power. And M AZ
controlled BY the county treasnrar
y IN appeal will be taken.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26
Q|l|I|I|R||IlEsTERn MEMS
REyEW Or THE WEEK
~ N6vvD az the States - Re
ported 70 tho Associated
Pre1s-State Notes.
oWA

D. NoinsA-Ths veterinarians -
oocinf3on paseed resolutions unAni-
mCusly endorsing tho tuberculosis
tsst Tor tho discovery of tuberculosis
NH condeming any other method.
~ Noinee-AnniO Hike. ado
meotio 90 GreGois H0tol, committed
suicide ~ taking morphine. She killed
hereen because Z rich uncle forgot her
IS his VIII.
Cedar Rapids.-Goldis Nsighbor,
tho ll-yoar.old daughter Of farmer
living mar LAfAyotte, waa abducted
bystho ktrl's mother, Who was divorced
from Neighbor several years ago. The
woman was aided ~ man and they
havs not yst bssn apprshsnded.
Dubuqus-Ths orand jury impan-
ollod and drawn last winter Was ChAl-
1o0eod ~ III the prisoners arra3nned
o tho opening Of eourt, on the ground
that Il ~ mot drawn according 20 the
nsw jury NV.
Creston-The ra0o meet Of the Iowa
6taAe Bicycle oirumit Will b held OCt
3 following the OttumWa raCes. The
pEises offered sxCeod GOO.
Dubuque-Of ~ injured ct tho
0poChta6 ferry disaster nothing certain
can - raid. The doctors % vt win
not vouturo N opinion. TAbor u the
Wugot injured an4s the ChanOee are
a9Afnat him. Aabel LAtshaw has %
fMrreoovsred . totalk intslligently Of
III accident
Lslfars-The Enlmsrs, Home Hotel,
lnFnn 00ndnn hi11l6in6 nnnf1.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26
The Beautiful Westminister

Fire occurred in the Westminster
church last Saturday which eventually
ruined the inside, and resulted. in q
loss Of upwards OF 100000. The edi-
fee originally cost nearly half q mill
ion dollars.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26
storm ct sioux Rnlls.

The worst electrical storm for years
burst over Sioux Falls this week.
Lightning struck in . dozen places in
the city. The worst damage was done
to VanEps' dry goods store house, set
ting fire to the contents.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26
ssivssionist sent 70 Jsil.

Sunday evening, during the street
parade in lie Sueur of the salvation
army, one Of the members G. Hubert,
called attention to the alleged fact
that the editor Of the News wa nearly
everything that was bad. Mayor
Cosgrove ordered him to be quiet, and
on his refusal he was taken to the
lookup, and given GO days In jail.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26

The northwestern addition 10 thu
olty q Aberdeen. comprising about
40 acrss Of land, Of several rood coA.
tasss, and other improvements -.
ossn sold ~ it, owners, : Chicago
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26
Charrod with Rsstardy.

Frank Wilt, Of Rec Heights, wa
placed In Jail charged with bastardy
by Miss India Failing, who last spring
had Rev. Darling arrested for rape.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26

Threw Hssself Before . Train.
Miss Francs Mitchell. aged Is, threw
herself In front Of . freight train 1t
Epworth and Was decapitated and hor-
ribly manglsd. She was temporarily
insane.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-13

Controversy Over tho Ramains OF tn
ETan of Much Divorces Nntorlety.

Controvsrsy Over tho Rsmains OF tn
Tan of Much Divorces Notori~ty.
OAKLAND, Jan. 1.-THE contest TO
the body OF Philip Boogsr has bean car
ried into court by an application on the
part OF the executors, DR.. e VI. Patter-
con snd 2. f. Bocgar, for special letters
OF administration. The purpose OF the
application WAS to get possession OF the
will and priv ate papers of deceased in
bis sale deposit box at the Oakland Saw.
ings bank. 1t was believed that in tho
will Bocgar might have made soms re-
quest as to the disposition OF his body
after his death.
DIR. f. NJ. Patterson testified that
Eoogar loft property that required i'm
mediate attention of administrators.
Attorney NJ. Q. Chapman stated on the
witness stand that Boogar ma cent for
him on thu morning OF January 9th, and
asked him TO get e0Ine papers and the
will from the bank. He gsvs him an
order. The documenta were brought to
Boogsr's room and he wGs shown the
will. As he had cese in court. Chap
men took tho papers 10 tho courtroom
hG4 4OtOtACO az biiG pHuN az hoOA.
In the meantime. or about this time,
Buogar died. The bank now refuses TO
surrender them 10 him.
Alter some discussion Judge Frick res
iuasd to grant apecial latters OF admin
istratiou upon thu grounda that the
showing had not made clear that any
interest of the sotato required thla
issue. The coroner than consulted the
district attorney, who advised him to
recognize the request Of the widow, who
had given Undertakcr Evers an order
for the body. On this the remains were
turned over, and the funeral will take
place from tho house ct tho. corner OF
Eighth and Franklin streets, where Mira
Bongar resides. Her usband, she
claims, was a rich lumberman at Iron
Mountain, Mich, but was killed. Her
right name ehe has told many, is Mrs.
Minnie Allen. She is woman SO
years Of age; light, and has red hair; 10
we'll educated and q musician OF consider.
ebls ability.
A complaint was sworn to yesterday
by James A. Ingler, on ex deputy cons
stable. who was witness to the second
shot fred at Boogar, which 10 the one
that caused his death. Collins case
will be called today and the preliminary
examination set. DR.. Patterson said
last night that tho will of Boogar Is
stili in the hank
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-13
WONDERFUL CHANGES.
The Wild and Exciting Boom Days
OutdOne.
Rare Field of 150 Acres Trans
formed Into a Beautiful and ATT
tractive City in II Months.

During "boom" times new subdivisions were
staked off, "boom sidewalks laid, maps is
sued and the property placed on sale specu-
lators stood in line to buy ut fabulous prices,
expecting to advance the price and wait for
the homeseeker to buy and build his home
The homeseeker did not come, the streets grew
I'D in weeds, the lot stakes disapp AIRED and the
boom was "busted." The homeseeker saved
his money and waited till the bottom was
reached, and when, on the 10th OF January
1894, Order e. Dow put their Briswalter and
Adams street tracts comprising over seven
hundred lots) on sale, the prices were SO salts
factory that 1876 lots were sold in one day.
Five hundred lots have been sold in nine
months and over one hundred homes have
been built. Miles of streets have been graded
and graveled, cement walks and curbs laid,
water oiped and the streets are sprinkled. Two
thousand shade trees are now making luxur-
liant growth on these streets. The boom"
Spectator who lost his money now has a
chance to "get even," for these lots are increas-
ing in value very rapidly on account of the
many improvements being made. Tourists
and homeseekers should visit this tract and
buy now while you can "get in on the ground
floor" Take the Central avenue cars at the
corner of Second and Spring streets to beauti-
full Adams street and see what has been done
in the short space of one year.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-13
PROMPTS TO MURDER.
STRANGE FORM OF INSANITY IN
LONDON.
Another Young han Impolled to Slab q
Woman by Some Unknown
Power.
Special TO THE HERALD.

Special TO THE HERALD
LONDON. Jan. ia strange epidemic
of insanity, which prompts its subjects
to stab etrsngers. usually women, in the
streets OF London has not yet ended,
and popular nervousness in several
quarters OF tho city continues.
One of the most startling cases oc-
Cured Wednesday in front OF a fashion,
able store on Oxford street araid q large
throng of shoppers. when young man
plunged a knife three inches deep into
the back of q lady. and then quietly
waited until the police came and ares
ed him.
The prisoner, who has q good reputa-
tion, declared in court tina. 10 was
unable to account for hia action. He
said that strange, Irresistible impulse
to stab some one eiezsd him suddenly,
and be acted on it tho same instant. He
had mover seen his victim till that mo-
ment. Tho police have been watching
for two or three weeks pereon they
believe TO be the mysterious woman
in black whose stabbing Of others Of
her sex put Kensington and other parts
Of tho Wost End in terror for weeks.
They have so far been unable to obtain
enough evidence to warrant her arrest,
but outrages from this source have
ceased OF late
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-13

RACINE. Wis. Jan. 12.-The police OF
this city have mysterious woman
locked up in the county Jail. who is Civ
ing them considerable trouble. She
came here week ego, and registered at
the Hotel Racine as Mrp. Campbell. A
day or two alter she entered @ hundred
houses about the city. and was CAUGHT
in the home of Thomas d. Howell. Not
having stolen anything she was allowed
to depart. but the police were notified
and caught her at the st. Paul depot.
Information from Laporte, Ind, says
she is one of tho most notorious ereak
thieves ia the country and is known as
the Woman in Scarlet. From her con-
versaton. it appears that che has been
in avery city OF any account in the
United States. She says she has trunk
at Imperial. N. Y. and that it contains
gems for which . reward OF $4,000 has
been offered.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-13
A DETECTIVES SCHEME.
SUIT BROUGHT FOR A CONVICT'S
SHARE IN AN ESTATE.
The Heir to Consid erable Money ServIn g
Life Sentence Ia San
Quentin.

Special to THE HERALD
CHICAGO, Jan. 12.-Joseph H. Lobell,
a privnts detective, began a peculiar suit
today in the superior court. He fled q
bill against the administrator snd heirs
OF the eatats of Alonzo G. Wood. whose
last will and Testament is now baing
litigatsd. Alonzo @. Wood died March,
1892, leaving 500, 900 worth OF property,
his heirs being seven children. Oae OF
tbs children Ia Feed II. Wood. who ia a
life convict in the psnitentiary at San
Quentin.
Lobell says In his bill that on June
%. 1892. which wau three months after
the death OF the elder Wood, be
entered into an agreement with the
convict by which he, Lobell,
was to take care OF Frederick
interest in his fathers estate. The
agreement was, Lobell alleges, that he
was to recover the convicps share, by
suit or otherwise, and take for bis
trouble half OF it.
He asks the court to order an account
ing, In order that the amount due to
Frederick may be Get aside to him.
The will OF the father was, by q decis
ion rendered recently by Judge Winder
declared void, and if the decision is sua-
tanned by the upper courts the children
will divide the property. Frederick
will then be entitled to one-seventh
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-13
The Night Conductors coursship.

The conductors Oh the night runs are
casually more genial than those who
look after the fares in tho daytime.
Just why this should 10 SO is not quito
clear, but tho fact that most Of them
conduct affairs CT the heart with young
women who are engaged in domestic
service during the daytime may have
something TO Go with 1t. In making as
signment5 tho aim usually is to put the
married msn On the day runs and the
single mon Oh at night. AS soon as the
evening dishes are out Of the way tho
lady in whom hs is interested boards
his car, and between one end of the line
and the other they manage to have a
lengthy tete-a-tese. The gripman is
more fortunately situated than the con-
ductor i'll this respect, as his little
chats arc not aubjooG to frequent inter-
ruptions, as tie conductors are. Chi
cage Tribune.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-13
south Los ANGELES
The Central Avenue Section Of tho City.
The Tide Finally Turned East OF
Main Street and Towards the
Southern Portion.

Until about year ago it was next to impoa
slble to sell piece of property unless it was
in the southwestern part OF the city. Buyers
would go in that direction from two to five
miles from the business center, until it became
generally known that there was much health
Ter location, on higher ground, at less than
half that distance, where there was sandy loan
soil, with graded streets electric roads and ali
city privileges, and where lots could be bought
at ona-fourth of the prices asked in the south
western part of the city.
Since that time nine new subdivisions have
been made in that locality, more than sixteen
miles of new streets graded, 1900 building lots
sold, and more than 500 residences built. all
the latter being now occupied. In Order 4
Dow's Adams street and Briswalter tracts
alone more than one hundred houses have
been built. On these tracts there are five
miles of graded streets and seven miles OF ce.
ment sidewalks and curbs, and 1900 shade
trees have been planted.
Shrewd Spectators and homeseekers are
taking advantage of the low prices in this sec
ton, for it is plainly seen that an investment
made now will double in value in the nexi
few months. These are facts that cannot b
disputed The hundreds of buildings, new
streets and public Improvements made in tins
last six months speak more than words. it II
well worth trip down Central avenue to the
orange groves south OF the city. Since the new
double track electric line has been running,
the ride from the corner of second and Spring
street to beautiful Adams street takes only ter
minutes.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-13
TO SUPPORT THE FAMILY.

BelIs Billion, who Married . Title, to
Return 10 tina 6tsgs.
Special to THE HERALD.
LONDON, Jan. 12.-It is reported that
Belle Billion, wife OF the Earl OF Clan
carty, intends to return to the stage.
This step is rendered necessary by the
financial straits Of her husband, he being
head and ears in debt and his estate
heavily mortgsged. The countess gave
birth to twin boys on December 81,
1891. One bears th title of Lord Kill.
come, while the other 10 known as Hon.
Power Francis William Lspoer Trench,
that being the Olancsrty family name.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-13
A TOWN IN FLAMES.
wheatIand Visited by g Dsstructiv'
Fire.

WIEATLAND Jan. 12.-A big IRE cleaned out
@ large portion of this town tonight. The
postonicc Wheatland hotel Central hotel
Gem saloon. Duplex's barber shop and resi-
dence were entiiely consumed The loss is es
timated at between SIS, 600 snd $4,000 and
but mengrc insurance The fire originated in
a boarders room in the Central hotel
but Just how is not known There
was no injury to persons, but the ioss to the
postmistress and William Amck in property
was heavy. The new depot and the block
opposite were nearly caught, but by heroic
work of citizens were saved The odd Fellows
were holding a banquet at the time OF the fire
and everybody worked in Sunday clothes to
put out the fire. The railroad company's fire
train arrived from Rockland, but was too late
to do more than put out the fire. already under
control.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-13
Many Kinds of Days In Ono.

A mean soler day is the average or
mean Of all the apparent solar days in
a year. Mean sola-. time is that shown
by a well regulated clock or watch,
while apparent solar time is that shown
by well constructed sundial. The
difference between the two at any time
is the equation,of time and may amount
to 16 minutes and a. seconds. The as
Economical Gay begins at noon, and the
civil day at the preceding midnight.
The sidereal and mean solar days are
both invariatle, but one day Of the lat
ter is equal TO day 8 minutes and
Sc. 500 seconds of the former.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-13
TIE TRIAL Of NINE, J0HIAUX,
Damaging Evidence Parried by
the Accused.
-
A Crafty Iuqaisitor Bafiied by q
Woman.
Thrilling Declaration That Conclud d
with ia spsofal and Genu,nsiy
Feminine Ketort.

srcciGl 10 THE HERALD.
l.oNDoN, Jan. 12-All Europe is toll
lowing Nth tho kosnest interest the
poisoning trial at Antwerp, which easily
takes rank as ons OF the greatest causes
celebrs of the century. Even the Eng
lish press printed verbatim reports OF
the wonderful four days. examination
CT Nine Joniaux, the accused woman.
and ell Europe ia marveling at her
splendid courage and amazing resources
Of mind before her scousers.
Occupying high position in one oil
the fret families in Belgium, Madam
Jonieuz 10 accused Of killing By poison
her sister, uncle and brother to profit by
the insurance on their lives. The evi.
denceof guilt which has come to light is
30 strong that the public was convinced
OF her guilt in advance of the trial and
sheir detestation OF the crime was go
great thsre was popular clsmor for the
woman's head.
REACTION OF OPINION.
When her four days duel for life
with the presiding magistrate was
finished last evening there was a strong
reaction of public sentiment in her
favor. The judge was merciless in
pursuit OF DANA aging details. Nine.
Joniaux, q woman OF 81 years, self-pos-
sessed, undaunted faced him Throughout!
with the air of an accused queen who
scornsd her accusera Evidence and in
situations, often presented with crafty
and cruohing force. that would have
overwhelmed master OF Etatecraft, she
parted and even turned to advantage.
ADMISSIONS.
She made most astounding admissions
in the most matter of fact manner. Ii
was true, che said, she had destroyed
many papers which might have been
damaging to her, but had not done 90
deliberately. 1t was true she had
pawned her own iewelry and that o.
other people. True she had borrowed
money whenever che could induce peo'
pie to lend. she did not deny she WA
q gambler, that she had been accused oil
Cucub.tlL ub ChI0U AlA buO i1OASNH "a
and had lost and won ct Monte Carlo.
These stratagems OF obtaining money
were due, not SO much to her own PEI
cuniary embarrassm as an anxiety
70 help poorer mem bers of the family.
SHE HAD PRAYED.
It was during the examination regard
NC her brothers. death that the prie-
omar yesterday created several thrilling
rcene5. Early in the day. when close
pressed by her iuquisitor, Mme Joniaux
euGdenly electrified the court by e1
Ginning in an intense voice. II have
prayed, l have implored God to throw
light upon this dark mystery, aDd he
has answered me. Witnesses will come
forth who will prove my innocence. y
'But," retorted the president, Gym
ically. providence ia not in possession
OF the papers and evidence in this case
Who is this witnesu?" Find OUT
was the tortured woman's frat spiteful
and genuinely feminine reply.