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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29
PUMPING EARTH FOR A LEvEE.

interesting Experiment Being Made
by Engineers IN the M~iseissippi.
Lieutenant Roche of the United
States engineer corps, who was in
charge of the levee district below New
Orleans, has been trying a plan OF
building levees with a hydraulic pump
at a point sixty miles below the city.
IT the experiment is the complete sue
cess that is claimed for it it would re.
duce the cost OF levee construction to
a minimum. and save the people of
the lower Mississippi valley hundreds
of thousands of dollars annually.
The idea Is not altogether new, but
the difficulty was in holding the mix
ture OF water and river mud thrown
up on the shore by the dredge. This
has finally been overcome by means
OF planking, which keeps the mixture
within a limited territory. The plank
ing leaked at first, but the use of will
lows stopped the leaks, and the expert
ment Is now a success.
The levees in Lieutenant Roche's dis
trict are being built not by manual la
Dor, a all have heretofore been con.
structed, but by the mammoth steam
dredge Ram. The old system was OBJ
jectionable, not only because 1t cost
a great deal, although 1t had fallen Is
per cent. In cost during the last ten
years, but also because the levee, boz
ing made of dirt and not pounded
down-this has been found impractic.
able-is not compact or solid enough
and yields readily to the pressure Of
the river. Lieutenant Roche tried the
system Of building q levee by pump
ing the water and mud from the Mis-
sissippi, and now announces that 1t IL
a success. Levees can undoubtedly be
built in this way, for there Is the
Plaquemines levee to show for II, and
can be built more quickly. 1t 10 more
solid and substantial than the levees
built by hand, the soil being 80 COM
pact that the crawfish, the bane OF the
Louisiana planters, cannot penetrate
II, and this alone, Lieutenant Roche
thinks, will make the mud levees ex
tremely popular. The matter Of cost
is not thoroughly satisfactory 40 yet.
The new pump-built levee costs about
the same as one constructed with scrap
ers Of wheelbarrows, but this Ii attrib-
uted to the fact that the Ram was not
intended FOR levee building, but Tor
dredging. a much cheaper boat q
be built which win DO the levee work
far satisfactorily and VIII reduce
fhn rnaf nna-ha1f. VNhon <hfn r. dnrn
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29

bury opened the door and handed her Ina
He was about to follow when she stopped
him with a gesture. sIt now occurs to me
that you had better 80 back and see that
man who was 80 good to me, and whom
You sent for the cab for yourself" Her
were flashing angrily now.
"WhyY' he asked with the door in his
hand.
"Well, I just recollect that / gave him
your name and my own. You had better
see him II you want to keep our names
out of the papers. Drive on"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29
VII.

-N- $500
John Hamburg began retracing his
steps. When he reached Chetwynd street
he looked up and down it anxiously. He
stood at the corner ana drew himself up
to his full height, with his chin we'll in.
his head back, and a contemptuous look
on his face.
He approached one Of the little knots
Of people. "Could you tell me where
should be likely to see a low-sized gentle
man who carries a heavy stick? / think
he belongs to this neighborhood," said
Hamburg to a man in a shabby jacket.
you mean little Mr.. LeighT' said the
man. Il guess he's in there" and he
pointed to the public house.
Hamburg looked in, and seeing Leigh.
entered. The dwarf was there alone. All
the idle people had been drawn off in the
wake Of the negro's litter. Even Will
liams, the landlord, had been induced by
curiosity to make one Of the crowd.
Hail." said Leigh, when he saw Han
bury come in and shut the door. "You
thought better Of waiting for that cab.
l am glad you came back. I hope you
are again quite well? En-" His words
and accent were ~polite-too polite, the
young man thought. There was a scorn
full glitter in the hunchback's eyes. A
huge volume lay on the polished metal
counter beside him. When Hamburg
saw the volume his face flushed wildly.
The book was the city directory.
Il I'M quite we'll again, thank you. l
came back on purpose to see you."
"Greatly honored, I'm sure" said the
other man, with a quick glitter in the
bright deep-sunken eyes. "May 1 ask IL
you are Mr.. John Hamburg ?"
THAT is my name"
"Hah! I thought 80. I had the honor
OF hearing you speak"
Hamburg looked round as though in
fear Of hearing his own name, and inter-
posed: "Please do not. You will add to
the great favor you have Already done me
If you say nothing Of that kind. I am
most anxious to have a little conversation
private conversation with you. In the
first place, I have to thank you most sim
cerely for your great services to me a
while ago. Believe me, l am very CRATE
ful, and shall always hold myself your
debtor"
You are too kind. It 10 a pleasure to
% q little service for a gentleman like
Mr.. Hanbury, the great orator. II only
Chetwynd street knew it had so distin-
guished a visitor it would be very proud.
However, you may rest assured the public
shall not be allowed to remain in ignor-
ance of the distinction conferred upon
our district. l was just preparing a little
paragraph for the papers" The dwarf
smiled ambiguously.
Hamburg started and colored and NOV
ed his feet impatiently, ~uneasily. "Mr.
Leigh" he said, you have done me a
favor already, a great favor, a great SER
wee. They say n is always disposed to
help n he has helped before. Do me an
other service, and you will double. You
will Quadruple, my gratitude. Say moth.
ing to any one Of seeing me here; above
all, let nothing get into the papers about
it."
Hail." said Leigh, throwing himself
back on his chair. II see! I understand.
A woman in the case"
(IO be cOutinuedl
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29
To Use Cold Potatoes.

Cold boiled potatoes are a nuisance
in a family that doesn't like them fried
or In salad. One woman Of economical
turn puts them into boiling water and
lets them bubble for about ten minutes,
then she peels them and mashes In a
kettle over the heat. puts in butter and
cream, and beats them for five minutes,
and you wouldn't know them from per-
fectly fresh mashed potatoes.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29
Rats the Cause OF IL.

The much dreaded bubonic epidemic
has spread from Hong Kong into Bonn
bay, and the situation In the latter
country Is serious. The spread Of the
disease has been caused by rats, which
became inoculated with the disease and
found their way from Hong Kong In
freight ships.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29
A Tenacious Clutch

Il that Of dyspepsia. Few remedies do more
than palliate this obstinate complaint. Try
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, however. aud
you Will hnd that 1t Is conQuerable, along
with Its symptoms, heartburn, datulence.
nervousness, and loss Of fesh and vigor. Bill
icusness and constipation frequently accom-
pNny 1t. These. besides malarial, rheu-
matte and kidney complaints. are also sub.
-duable with the Bitters.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29
Ncv York,s school Chmdren.

New Yoek's School Chlldreu.
There are 5000 children attending
private schools, and 100000 attending
public schools In New York city.
There will soon be room for 1900
more In the public schools. This will
make a total Of 248,0OO attending the
schools. but there are $4,000 more who
are Of school age, but not going to
school.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29
The sultan's Busy Life.

The Sultan of Turkey Is a busy man.
His working day is from 9 In the morn
In. until noon. After lunch and q stroll
he gives audience until 8 o'clock. In
the evening he plays with his children.
and takes q turf Mt the piano.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your
Life Away.
If you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever, regain lost manhood, be
made well, strong, magnetic. full Of new
life and vigor, take No-To-Bac, the won
her-worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds In ten days. Over
100000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac from your
own druggist, who will guarantee a cure.
Booklet and sample free. Address Ster-
ling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29

The Malay language. spoken In the
South Seas, is softer than the Italian,
and Is said to be totally unlike any 9TH
or known language.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29

Nothing Is nor disheartening to a
man than the discovery that he has
married a woman who loves to keep
his writing table in order.-Albany
Telegram.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29
Their Turn % Run.

ThOtE Turn % Run.
A bear hunt which terminated IN a
manner at once disappointing and sur
prhing, II described by the Portland
Oresonian. It occurred in the noun
1ains Of Oregon. whittier two gentlemen
had betaken themselves for q vacation
trip.
Several days were spent in trout fsh-
Ing. Then one Of the men expressed q
strong desire for q days shooting. for
large game. They set out the next
morning bright and early, and after
hours Of fruitless tramping. were about
returning to camp, when suddenly they
saw straight before them a brown bear
sitting on his launches under a blue
berry bush, and gorging himself with
the berries.
Both hunters fired. and the bear, with
an ugly growl, disappeared. The men
FASTENED after him, but were unable
70 overtake him. For half an hour or
more they followed the trail. Then all
at once they anne to a clearing. In
the clearing was a cabin, and on the
porch of the cabin sat the brown bear
with one Of its forelegs in a sling.
Y Tho hunters were greatly taken
Aback, as may well be supposed, but
were still more surprised when they
Jaw q man Fastening toward them with
Z gun. They turned and ran. the man
after them. They got away in safety,
and learned afterward that the bear
was a family pet, the owner Of which
was naturally angry at finding 1t ILL.,
treated.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29

generally has to furnish it.-Milwau-
kee Journal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29

/ know that my life was ga led by Piso's
Cure for Consumption.-John A. Miller,
An Sable, Mich, April Fl, 1895.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29

Many a blessing in disguise effect.
ually eludes detect!on.-Puck.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29

When bilious or costive eat Q Cascaret,
candy cathartic: cure guaranteed; 10. 25c.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29

Those who use Dobbins' Electric Soap each week
lard their name, u legion. save their clothes and
try i9. II not. DO 20 next Monday swrS. Ask your
grocer for Il.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29

Mrs. Wlnslow'e BoorHfNo SYRUP for Childrel
teothing: Ooftens the gums. re0uces iuflammA alton
sl!eys pain. cures Wind collie. = cents 4 bottle.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29

Just try q 1Oc box of Cascarets, the I'm.
est liver and bowel regulator ever made.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is q constitutional cure. Price Is cents.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-29
Gludness Comes

NTH . better understanding OF the
wv transient nature Of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper sf-
1orts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There IL comfort IN
The knowledge that 70 many forms OF
sickness are not due to any ACTUAL dis
1aass, but simply to 9 constipated condi-
hon Of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs, prompt-
" removes. That II why It u the only
remedy with millions Of families, andts
everywhere esteemed 80 highly BY al
who value good health. Its beneficial
e1fects are due to the fact, that It u the
ono remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
orcans on which it acts. tits therefore
Ill important, in order to get it, bone
4cial effects, to note whom you pur-
chase, atyou have the genuine article,
which Is manufactured by the California
Jig syrup Co. only, and sold BY Al rep
utSble druggists.
II In the enjoyment Of good health.
and the system II regular, then lsxsr
tavos or other remedies arc not needed.
u afqicted with any actual diseaes, one
nay ~ commended TO the most aktklful
rhyACians, but II In need Of : laxa4ave,
Ehen one should have the best ana with
~ well-irformed everywheres Syrupof
H9os stands highest and = most largely
nsedAndgives moe. CsnsEalsatiefashon
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-22

THE experience of this and other coun-
tries shows where there is free coinage OF
both metals, there is not BIN ct allie cir
culation, but always silver or gold
monometalism. Only with the gold
standard have we had bimetalic circu-
lation and we have it to-day. If a free
silver law is passed it will drive the
1920, 100000 in gold out OF circulation
and contract the currency to that
amount, as the banks and people would
begin to horde it and silver alone would
be used as money, and at deprecated
or fuctuating value. Let us let we'll
enough alone and seek not to disturb the
conditions wherein every dollar is kept
as good as the best
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-22

A Fsw issues ago, We told of the plan
Of the free silverites, to which we had
caught on, to have popular man from
each county instructed for for delegate to
the National convention, in order to
neutralize the sound money strength,
which would go to Rodes and Walker. In
pursuance of this plan, Hon. II. K. Hay
has been agreed upon Ia Boyle, Hon. r
II. Tomlinsou in Gsrrard and efforts are
being made in this and other counties to
unite on some man who, they think, can
get the instructions. In tue meantime
We know of ne effort on the part of the
sound money men to further their cause
We are no alarmist, but We insist that
they organize or the cause will be lost
Strike now or never.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-22

The Covington Commonwealth goes for
Jsiler Bitter, who assaulted Guido
Schmidt, one of it's reporters, who had
published that he was taking the escape
Of the prisoners from the Newport Jail
mighty essy-too easy, and charges him
both with craven cowsrdice and criminal
negligence, not to cay connivsnce in the
delivery. The grand jury is investigs-
ting the matter and the jsiler is likely to
be shown up in q very bad light.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-22
POLITICAL POINTS.

The committee report seating Hon
W. c. Owens was unanimously approved
by the House.
Eugene V. Debs was nominated by
the Chicago Labor Congress last Sunday
for president of the United States.
Senator Daniel. OF Virgins, will be
doomed for the nomination for vice pres.
ident by the democrats Of bis State.
Boyle county RAIDS will hold conyen-
ton tomorrow afternoon. Dawson is
said to have cinch on the instructions.
Colorado free silver people are talk
ing about supporting Senator Teller for
the democratic nomination for president.
Colorado women will vote for the
first time in National election in No
vsmber and will 90 like the men OF that
State, for free silver, doubtless.
Gov. Buckner is making sound
money speeches at points in the State,
where they will do the most good. and
stemming to considerable extent the tide
OF deusion and ignorance.
As the days 20 on, John G. Carlisle
stands out with increasing conspicuity as
one man at least who would rather be-
right than be a candidate for the presi-
dency. Louisville Times.
According to the reports from the
counties which have taken action, Viz
ginis will declare whslmingly for
Tree silver,'which sentiment, like else
where, is strongest in the rural districts.
Senator Blackburn has resigned from
The board of.visitors to the Annapolis
Naval Academy so that he may be in
Kentucky in time to fight instructions
or Carlisle in the Kentucky State con.
vention. =
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-22

TILLMAN had everything his own way
in the South Carolina convention and he
was placed at the head of the delegation
to Chicago. The resolutions condemn
Cleveland and Carlisle, declare for free
silver at l6 to l, without international
agreement and make other populistic de-
mapds. The Iowa democrats declared
for Gov. Boies and free silver, while New
Hampshire commended Cleveland's cour.
age in maintaining the public credit and
favored the gold standard. So here We 20
as much split up as the RAIDS on the ques.
ton OF currency.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-22
w. z. WALTON.
SIX PAGES

IT lie now certain that no democrat will
be foohsrdy enough to try conclusions
with Judge William S. Pryor for the nom
instion for appellate judge, aud be will
be declared the nominee Of the party
June 10 without the iormslity OF con-
vention. The judge deserves this mark
OF confidence. He is the best Judge that
has occupied the bench of our highest
court in many years, and as at present
constituted the court could not do with
out his eminent services. A republican
associate is fair enough to say this and
everybody who who knows anything
about it knows that it is true. A republic
can may be found fool enough to run
against him, for republicans are never 80
happy as when Office hunting, but it is
not written that the good man and
able iurist shall be retired until he does
80 voluntarily.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-22

In order to demonstrate tue prompt.
ness and rapidity OF modern cable and
telegraph service and the far off points oil
the earth reached, a message was sent
from the E ectricsl Exposition Hall, New
York, Saturday. over the lines and con-
nections of the Postal Telegraph Cable
Company from New York, via Chicago,
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver,
Winnipeg and Csnso, to London and
back, via Boston to New York. 1t left
the latter city at S:34 and after going over
land and under sea for $4,000 miles, was
back at the starting point by S;3S, taxi
ing just four minutes to complete the
circuit. When the message reached Lon
don it wac forwarded over various lines
and cables via Lisbon, Gibraltar, Malta,
Alexandria, Suez, Alden, Bombay. Mad
ras, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai
and Nagssaki, Toxic, Japan, returning
thence via London and reaching the ex-
position hall at g24. The Western Un-
ion also transmitted copy of the mes.
cage from New York through Mexico,
down the West coast, and up the East
coast Of South America. thence to Spain
and back to New York, the time occu.
pied being 81 minutes.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-22

The executive committee OF the Ken
lucky Press Association, II. +. Voolfolk
chairman, met at Louisville Yesterday tc
strange the program OF the meeting al
Georgetown, June oath. L. W. Gaines,
secretary, is calling on members for their
annual dues OF 81 for each male repre-
sentative oil a paper, dsilies being allow
ed three, tr-snd semi-weeklies two each
and weeklies and monthlies one each.
Railroad courtesies will not be extended
to other than bona fids editors and pub
fishers.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-22

The Ferris wheel has been re-erect-
ed at Chicago. 1t is now government
light house from which Milwaukee, 30
miles distant, can be seen with a field
glsss. Its heights 305 feet above the
lake and 5000 electric lights will illumi
nate it at night. AS reconstructed,
there arc 30 passenger carriages and FIVE
elegantly equipped dining and buffet
cars, the latter being intended for conviv.
ial parties that desire to dine en- route.
The grounds around the wheel have
been arranged after the tropical STYLE,
while the buildings and entrances fol-
low the German antique.
William NJ. Ship and Chas. w.
Stone, the defsultiDg cashier and assis-
tsnt Cashier OF the dsfunct Deposit Bank
of Midway, were arrested at their homes
in Midway, on four warrants sworn out
by John L. McCsbe, q director of the
bank, and Mrs. Cordelis Taylor, chsrg-
ing them with larceny and embezzle-
ment.
The superintendent OF public in
struction has decided TO make good the
Kentucky school fund deficit for the
present year out OF future funds. This
will obviats the necessity Of curtailing |
the terms of the;common schools, which
was at one time seriouly contemplated.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-22
FiRMIND TRADE ITEMS.

German millet seed for sale at b. X
I Wearens.
-Shelled oats and corn wanted. VI
S Il J. W Baughman.
w. II. Trsylor bought of John b.
Foster bay mare for 800.
will hire large broke mule for the
season cheap. Apply at this office
John Paxton, of Owen county, has a
COW with six legs and two sets of ears.
II will stand two good jacks at g. to
insure living colts. NJ. S. Baughmsn.
-spsin's grain crop, it is said, will be
a total loss on account of the insect pest,
M. F. Dwyers stable won SIS 500 at
the Louisville races and heads the list by
long odds.
B. X. Wearen is headquarters for
cultivators, corn planters, harrows, &c.
Lowest prices.
Over 400 head OF grass Texas cattle,
averaging 900 to 800 lbs. sold at s325
aud s.. 80 in Chicago.
1T is estimated that at least half the
growing wheat in Michigan will be de-
stroyed by the Hessisn fly.
Frank Agan, 2:05i, is in the very best
OF form this season and there are many
who think he will be the champion PAGER
this year.
Mike Dyer is still after good once.
He bought Lady Inez for handsome
sum the other day and has his eye on
number OF other cracks.
Louis Wslz bought OF J. II. Bright
some butcher stuff at p and a small
bunch of hogs at &c. He bought Of u. c.
Giyens several sheep at pc.
Two milk cows, a calf and bull was
the extent OF the cattle on the Danvile
market Monday. Little Britain ought |
10 do better than that or give up court
days entirely.
Mr.. SrRRLISG.-About 800 cattle and
400 sheep on the msrket. Few so ID
steers sold at to q; COWS and heiiers 2!
20 to 2 50; bulls &c; sheep 2!c. Jewell Il
Patterson, of Wilmore, we're buying cav
,lry horses at Cos to 500.
Matt Cohen, the horseman, started
,lt Monday with a subscription paper,
oent on having fair at Richmond this
year, and before night had enough mon
y subscribed to assure the fair. Dates
liked are July 22, % and "a, beginning
IN Wednesday. -Climsx.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-22

PoPULIsr HOWARD. of Alabama, whom
our citizens, who heard him lecture here,
will remember with disgust, explained in
the House at Washington Saturday that
when he was taken from the floor by two
Negro porters some time ago he was sick
and not drunk as charged. 1t is matter
OF no moment, however, as the average
populist Congressman can't injure him
self by drunken or any other display.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-22

QUEEN VICTORIA will celebrate her 18th
birthday in few days and the event will
be made memorable oil over her domin-
ions. There are reports that the old lady
is fast succumbiDg to the infrmities OF
her many years, but she lives on to keep
the Prince Of Wales out OF job and
prepare England for a republican form OF