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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17
HORSES A PEST.
In the West They Are Praying for
Cold to Destroy Them.

In the West They Are Praying for
Cold to Destroy Them.
Nearly 100000 horses are likely to
starve to death in Eastern Washington
this winter and their owners are praying
that they will. The horses are practical
" valueless; they would not bring 81 q
head, and yet many Of them are ine-look-
ing animals. Electricity and the bicycle
are the cause.
Instead of being mans best friend, the
horse has actually become a pest there
abouts. Hot winds, squirrels and grass
hoppers are less dreaded. There being
no demand they are running wild on the
ranches, are multiplying fast and eating
the bunch grass that would otherwise
support cattle and sheep. One horse will
consume as much as Eve head Of cattle,
and yet they bring no return Thousands
Of acres of ranges have been utterly de-
stroyed by the horses
Up to three years ago Washington was
shipping horses East in large numbers.
Electricity and bicycles have killed the
market. This year Traffic Manager Han
naford, Of the Northern Pacific, has made
vigorous efforts to find q market for
horses IN the East. Horses very cheap
have been offered to glue factories and
rendering establishments Of various kinds.
They 40 not want them. A few carloads
az being shipped to the Atlantic coast
FOR shipment to France, where horse meat
Il n demand, but these shipments make
no inpfession On the supply.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17

pearance of truth. Ahumada feigned
that before acting he must make them
known to Weyler for his previous ap-
prevail. This explains the sudden arrival
of Weyler in Havana and his prompt
return to Pinar del Rio.
The conditions and place of the meet
ing having been agreed on, Maceo crossed
the trocha over the road to Guanajay
without being molested by the forts, but
as soon as he arrived at the place de-
cided upon he and his party were greeted
by a tremendous volley from the troops
under Maj. Cirujeda, who lay convenient
~ in ambush. Most OF the officers on his
staff fell with Gen. Mac-o. Zertucha is
alive because he was aware of the scheme
and remain in the rear"
DIR. Palma's Statement.
DR.. Estrada Palma. of New York. made
the following statement:
81 received telegram from my agents
in Jacksonville, affirming the news that
Gen. Maceo and his staff came into con-
fict with Ahumada, Weyler's lieutenant,
and were murdered. DR.. Zertucha was
present. Gen. Weyler, on addressing the
crowd from the balcony of his palace, in
Havana, seemed anxious to shun the re-
sponsibility of Maceo's death. That was
apparent when he declared that the vic
tory belonged to Ahumada. It is posi-
BILE that his conscience began to feel the
pangs of remorse.
"This very act of the Spanish governor
proves the strength of the revolution.
They cannot crush it by open warfare.
They must resort to the assassin's knife.
They dared not face Maceo, SO they had
to stab him In the back"
Denied by Spaniards.
Advices from Havana state that La
Lucia and other Spanish papers are bit
ter over the story sent out regarding
Maceo's death and deny it emphatically.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17

supreme in three-fourths of the island ;
our complete military organization, our
humanity to the vanquished, are proofs
of the existence of responsible, deter
mined, rising, nationality, where there
was yesterday an oppressed colony. This
nationality cannot be crushed even by
the landing of new European armies on
q territory over which the Monroe doc
trine is perfectly applicable. With as
much reason as when the French troops
were made to withdraw from Mexico can
the United States urge the evacuation Of
Cuba by Spanish armies or request that
Spain shall fight her battles with the
troops she has already on this side of the
ocean. We will work increasingly to see
the independence of Cuba and her bellig-
erent rights proclaimed by America"
1t is possible that there will be a lively
time over this question in both houses of
Congress. Representative Hit, chair
man Of the House Committee on Foreign
Relations, thinks no definite action will
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17

SENATOR cULLoN. terposed, and both
Germany and France have been prevent
ed in like manner from taking 1t. Under
one of these three great and enlightened
Governments the Cuban people would
have been happy and prosperous. The
United States have, however, held them
as prisoners for Spain to Cypress and
slaughter. My blood boils when l think
of it. and am convinced that nine-tenths
OF the American people agree with me as
to the responsibility of the United States
in the matter"
Senator Cullom's opinion IL: This
thing has been going on long enough and
that 1t Is time for the United States
through its administration to let Spain
know that we canot allow this butchery
at our doors to continue without any
prospect of termination. am not u
lingo, but it does seem to me that some
way should be found to put a stop to the
war with as little delay as possible"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17
GREAT PEACE TREATY
Permanent Court Of Arbitratiou for
Analo.American Affairs.

Permanent Court Of Arbitrat ion for
Anglo. Affairs.
The negotiations between the United
States and Great Britain for a treaty Of
general arbitration, covering all subjects
of difference between the two English
speaking nations, present and prospective,
has advanced to stage Of completeness
far beyond that which the public has had
reason to expect. The purpose Of Secre-
tary Olney and Sir Julian Pauncefote is
to conclude the negotiations within the
next three weeks. All the substantial
features Of the treaty have been agreed
on, and from the present status of the
will be the important terms Of the treaty:
Il. A term of five years from the date
of the exchange Of ratification within
which the treaty shall be operative.
-. A court of arbitration of six mem
bers, three to be drawn from the judi
ciary of the United States and three from
the judiciary of Great Britain.
70. The submission to this tribunal of
all differences between the two nations.
now pending or to arise within the period
of FIVE years, this not to include the
Behring Sea question or the Venezuela
question, now before independent COM
missions, but to include the question Of
the boundary between Alaska and Brit
ish North America"
The completion of this treaty will mark
an important epoch in the relations be-
tween the two English-speaking nations,
and in the judgment of those who have
been most identified with its consumma-
ton it will be the most important docu-
ment Of peaceful character in the his
tory of their mutual dealings. The Pres
ident made passing reference to the sub
ject in his recent message, and the nego-
tiations have proceeded with surprising
unanimity. 80 that those engaged in the
work confidently believe that it will be
fully agreed upon, and the signatures Of
the contracting persons placed to the doc
uments within the period named.
Aside from the previously referred-to
points 1t can be stated in a general way
that the terms Of the treaty and such a.
to "clear the board" of all the vexatious
questions which have arisen between the
United States and Great Britain. These
have been numerous in recent years, and
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17
News Of Minor Noe.

Gen. Blanco has resigned the Governor
0sneealship of the Philippines.
Frederic Auguste Bartholdi has been
elected president Of the Societe Liberte
de- Artistes Francois.
While excavating for cellar under
Trinity Church, Newport. X. r., workmen
found several skeletons, one OF which
was n cedar coffin and was wen pre-
served.
The burgomaster and sheri6s at Brue.
selss have resigned owing to the adonfinn
by thu common council Of proposal ~.
lns the minimum wage OF comnunal -.
ployes at francs per day.
The prefectorial comm.1sion II Parfa
Has reported in faser Of the removal of
ths Orleans Railroaa terminus q IL II
Of the Cour des Comptes, MAlch Wna
bufnsd duIinE; the commune.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17
Princess of Chimay Elopes with a
HUNGARIAN Fiddler.

hungarian Fiddler.
The Princess of Chimay and Caraman,
who was rich American girl, has ruined
her life for the sake Of a wretched Hun
garian musician, named Tsigane. She
has deserted her husband, Prince Joseph
of Chimay and Caraman of Belgium, and
her two children and has fed with a man
who only recently made scanty living
by furnishing gypsy music in Paris res
taurants. She had been married only six
years. and the splendor that marked her
wedding has not yet been forgotten, even
in Paris.
The Princess was Miss Clara Ward, Of
Detroit. Mich. She was worth $4,000, 900
in her own right. Her elopement with
this Hungarian musician has amazed her
friends. Where she could have met the
man or how the meetings which must
have taken place could have been 90 skill
fully arranged as to be kept secret, are
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17

p a s S e d. Since
then the Cubans
have grown stron-
ger. We claim
that Cuba is free
to-day. We assert
that Spain is try
ing, unsuccessful
ly, to reconQuer
Cuba. She is at
tempting to exter-
inmate q people.
not to subdue q
revolution. Our
s~s1 4
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17

mysteries to Partisan society. Prince Jo-,
seph win at once institute proceedings
against his wife for divorce, and will
claim possession Of the two children
whom she left behind in her flight. The
elder n girl. Countess Marie, born h
1891, and the younger a boy, Prince
Marie Joseph, born in 1904. Prince 10
seph b Z member of the Belgian Chan
Der Of Representatives. His ancestral
home. magnificent estate, ID IN the
province Of Hainault.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17

sinated citizens quicken the pulse aud
make us pray for the time when the
reign of blood shall end. The Cuban
representatives here say that this end
can be accomplished by the Intervention
of the United States in Cuba's behalf.
Our statesmen agree in this and senti-
ment and sympathy advise such course.
Intervention may lead the Government
into serious complications and conserva
tive statesmen feel that their first duty is
to their own Government. Nevertheless
there is manifest a strong sentiment for
Interference unless there be q change in
Cuban affairs within reasonable time.
The position of the administration, as
made plain by President Cleveland's
message, has the commentator of the
conservative element Maj. Mckinley
ts reported to be in sympathy with Mr..
Cleveland's attitude and to be particular
~ pleased with the paragraph which fore
shadows Intervention. The implication
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17
Cured tho Mule.

Il was riding along mountain road
IN eastern Kentucky few weeks ago."
remarked a travelling salesman ID
Washington Star reporter, when I
saw a mule running toward me with q
single tree dangling at his heels. With
great difficulty succeeded in turning
out Of his way and he continued to 70
down the mountain at lively pace.
about mile further on saw two
front wheels Of spring wagon, and
a short distance away the other wheels
and the wagon box. looked around
to see II the driver had been hurt, but
finding no one drove on.
I'm few minutes met q man walk.
ing down the road rather hastily.
Stranger he queried, did 20 see
-uewl down thar7'
"Yes.'
Did he hev a rag over Is Year,
Il didn't see any
WAL, it's all right, reckon ELL
stop when e gifts clustered out, an
eckon 'e's cured
What is he cured Off I asked.
'BalHn. Yo' see I heerd tibet
grasshopper put in tn year O. hoss
or mewl ed cure i'm from balkfn', 20
I tied rag over tn critters year 20 It
couldn' git out, cotched grasshopper,
put i'm In. an, stranger, tbs tn bes'
remedy ever seed. Tn mcwl didn't
Civ me time to git in tn wagon.
never did see mewl so sprightly.
reckon tn hopper's got out now, an
I'll 60 on an cotch tn mewl.'"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17
SOUND USEFUL As 4 MoroR.l
Power May he Developed BY Harneee.
ing the Waves OF Noise.

Power May he Developed by Harness.
ing the Waves OF Noise.
A sound motor is the latest. It hao
been discovered that sound contains or
can cause motion. This may he the
explanation Of the mysterious Kelly
motor which "went" without any ap-
parent cause. The new sound motor
Is In the form of wheel. which turns
when q certain note is struck.
As yet 1t has little power and
may be easily stopped with the finger.
But further experiments may show
that ell sorts Of noises at present re-
garded merely as a nuisance can b
made to accomplish useful results. The
intensity of It's manifestation depends
upon the density Of the air In which
the sound IL generated, and not upon
the density Of the air in which 1t -
heard. A tuning fork when In vibra-
ton molds the surrounding air into
sOnorous waves that we call sound.
While this may be termed simply an
exhibition Of energy" who Is the
philosopher who can prove It Is not
- be form OF matterT'
Sound 10 but a changed form Of MOLE
Guile. In the first form Of the sound
motor vanes Hike those Of che radio
meter were employed, but without
much success. Then the phenomenon
lOf resonance was studied. Certain
shaped bodies appeared to REINFORCE
.sound-make 1t louder. stronger. Tx
pertinent along this line revealed tho
remarkable fact that between the law,
iof comic sections and the law Of sound
there existed a curious relationship,
the tonic. the dominant and the sub
dominant Of the sound scale CORE
spending to the cylinder, the parabola
and the hyperbola. A cavity shaped
a. cylinder, having a spherical ter
'mination, offered measurable. resist
ance to the sound of the tonic. \ cav
hy shaped a. a parabola resisted the
sound Of the dominant and q hyper
bolic shaped cavity resisted the sub
dominant, the different shaped cavi-
ties but slightly or not at all affected
by other notes.
! The present form Of the sound motor
consist OF nat disk mounted upon
an axle. On the periphery Of the disk
are twelve cuplike cavities shaped
either parabolic. hyperbolc or cylin-
drdcal, according AZ It Is desired to uss
Q certain note. the axis Of the cavity
being at tangent to the circumfer.
ence Of the disk. Az a hollow sphere
reflects TO IT. center all rays Of Incl
dence originating within 1t, besides ~
enforcing them, the moor X inclosed
In NAT spherical casing, which while
conserving the actuating sound ex-
cludes extraneous ones. The. axis OF
the disk b projected outside Of the
casing, where It carries q pulley.
The sound employed to move the disk
b produced by a tunang fork vibrated
by small electro magnet A curl
ous feature u that the motor win only
operate when the cavities arc seven
or twelve In number, corresponding to
the number Of tones in the major and
chromatic scales of the Incomplete &C.
tave-New York Journal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17

that q guarantee of
the fulfillment of any
terms agreed upon
by Spain and Cuba
might be furnished
by the United States
meets with the Pres
ident elects approx
al. The latter IS
hopeful that a settle
ment of the trouble
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17

be taken by this
Z on & r s 8 unless
there is some decid-
ed change ON the isl
and or in the atti-
tude of Spain toward
the United States.
Senator Sherman,
chairman of the SEN
ate Committee on
Foreign Relations,
will not sDeak on the
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17
to all the world that no other nation ex-,
cept Spain would be allowed to control

CuDd, the CuDanS
might long ago have
escaped from Span
ish oppression and
would to-day be liv-
ing under an enlight-
ened and stable gov
e r n m e mt which
would have protect
ed them in their
'liv 3, liberty and
property.
England would
have taken the ISL
and in 1841 had not
the United States in
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17
A Locomotive Fort.

American locomotives are found all
over the world. The Baldwin concern
has just filed an order for q two-foOt
gauge mountain climber for a Mexican
railroad, one little wider, and the
first Of large number ordered for the
Russian trans-Siberian railroad, 4 COM
pound engine for the Norwegian State
Railroad, and an armored locomotive,
which 10 almost a fortress. for the uee
Of the Spanish troops In Cuba.
The cab Is protected by steel plates
three eighths Of an inch In thickness,
which can be slid over the grass when
required. These shutters are provided
with loop-holes, through which the en-
CINE guards can operate rides, or the
machine gun which Is to be mounted In
~ cab.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17

HE Shrieks ana
groans of bleeding
Cuba and her be-
seeching look to
this Government
for aid are not un-
h e e d e d by the
American people
nor by their repre-
sentatives in Con-
gress. All behold
" 18th increasing
horror the specter
which movers over
the fairest of the
West Indies and
the endless reports
of burning planta-
tons, butchered in
>~,l 1890
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17

Mr.. Gladstone 10 disappointed ct the
snail sale OF his edition Of "Bishop But
IL" eaAy 1000 copies having bsen sold.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17

Gentry, who was an actor in the same
company with Madge York, murdered
her In fit of jealousy. He was sentenced
to be hanged, and is now confined in a
Philadelphia prison awaiting the time
when the sentence is to be carried out.
None of his friends or relatives Il allowed
to zee him, and he IL said to be going in
sane through remorse and solitude.
The King Of Greece has issued mani
festo demanding army maneuvers on q
large scale and summoning 10000 men
from the reserve force for permanent
camp. The selection of new rife for the
army and other military extensions long
advocated by public and military opin-
Ions, has caused q sensation.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17

Hello" said the smoking CIR a. the
damaged trolley rolled into the depot.
'sWhat struck your" "Oh," replied the
trolley, II thought would have Z lit
dc fun BY running down gang On thss
.et1set, and hanged II they weren't all
football psayersg'- PhiaadsaphAa Moth
American.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17
CONGRESS IN ACTION.
BOTH HOUSES CONVENE, WITH
THE GALLERIES Packed.

Diplomatic Representatives. Of Other
Nations Among Those who Attend
the Opening Ceremonies-Readin Of
President's Message.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17
GONE WITH A GYPSY.

some of them have threatened serious con-
sequences.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-17
CAN WE HELP CUBA?
HOW THE QUESTION: - VIEWED
IN WASHINGTON.
strong eentiment for Interventlon,
Even Among Conservatives Must
Look Before We Leap-Attitude Of
the New Administrations.

Lively Tim. Possible.
WASHINGTON correspopdence:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-09
EAST LAKE. Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. 4-28-H
National Educational Association, Buffalo, N.
 Y, luiy to IT,

National Educational Association, Buffalo, N
 r., July 7 to i.
 The object of this notice is to call your attention to the fact that a special rate of one fare plus $2 for the round trip has been named from all points for the above mentioned meeting.
 After consultation with several parties who are in position to know the geogra- phy of the country in such way as to select a delightful trip, the Louisville and Nashville railroad has been decided upon as the initial route for those wish ing to attend from Alabama. On account of it's numerous connections at Cincin- natl for Buffalo and Chautauqua Lake it is without a peer for those wishing to avail themselves of a delightful summer outing.
 Another reason for the adoption of the Louisville and Nashville for the use of the visitors from Alabama is the fact of its cutting the state in half and being To- cated so as to be the most convenient of any line for the greatest number of peo- pie.
 More detailed information or any ques- tions as to rates and route beyond Cin- cinnati and stop over privileges at prin- cipal cities will be cheerfully answered by R. F. BEASLEY,
 Passenger Agent, Birmingham, Ala.
 6-2-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-09
Children Cry for
 Pitchers CastoFla.
Baseball today.

Weber, the clarionet king, and his matchless brass and reed band and orchestra W II delight the public at East Lake every Sunday. Prof. Weber will play one or more of his entrancing solos in conjunc- tion with band and orchestra. Turn out and hear Weber. Concert begins at 3 o'clock.
 i-o2-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-09
Is It'Dr. JordanP

Mobile Herald Saturday.
 Lieutenant Brunson of the Columbus, Ga, police force, who has been in this city searching for Dr. s. N. Jordan of Columbus, who disappeared in this vicin- ity several months ago, thinks the doc tor is dead. MT. Brunson was in the city yesterday afternoon on his way back to Columbus, Ga, having just returned from Bay Minette station, where he had been called to identify the skeleton of a man, which he recognized in various ways to be that of pr. Jordan. The body was found mile from the station in the woods, where he must have laid down when overcome and died. How long the body had been there no one can answer, but it is possible that 1t may have re- mained there since the last days of March, when he was lost track of in that locality There was a reward of $200 of- fered for the recovery of the body.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-09
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT. No. 1908 3rd avenue; 9-rooms; cheap. No. 1707 8th avenue: $25. No. .510 18th street, 6-rooms bath and ser wants room; $10. No. 1124 4th avenue; 4-rooms; $6.75.
 FOR SALE. 40 to 60 acres on Tuskaloosa pike, just west of Cleveland; electric car line graded in front; suitable for sub-dividing; nothing near its equal in all respects offered on the market ma; ,sto Win sell cheap for cash; fronts Splendid lot in Ware's Grove, on 18th street, 138x2O0; will sell very cheap for cash or at a reasonable price on easy payments. PA acres on. North Highlands and 18th street; will sell at great bargain. 40 acres just beyond Jonesyile, on pike, with spendid spring on it; will sell cheap. 80 acres. 11s miles from Jonesville, very cheap.
 20 acres on pike close to Elyton; under good fence; well, barn and small dwelling splendid place for dairy; nothing like 1t on the market; will sell for small amount down, balance easy. or very cheap for all cash.
 s75oA-room house and lot, 14th street, north; terms $150 cash, balance s10 per month.
 l.. c. PETTYJOHN,
 1S2612 Third avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-09
ALBERTVILLB
Death of Mir. Pinkney s. Sawyer, Leading
 Citizen.

Citizen.
 Albertville, June S.-(Special.) )-Pinkney S. Sawyer, a leading citizen of this place, died yesterday after a short illness from @ severe attack of cholera morbus. He was about 45 years old, and leaves wid- ow and several children. He came from Conyers, Ga, to this place about two years ago, and, by straight and upright business dealings, had made many friends. He had been engaged in the saw mill and lumber business, and by his ster- ling energy and good management built up a splendid trade and had made money. The remains were accompanied today to Conyers, Ga, via Atlanta, by the family and his son-in-law, A. O. McCord, where they will be inferred at the former home of MT. Sawyer In his death Albertville loses a good citizen, who will be missed.