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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
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BUCHANAN 1RoA : PqL1sS rns
GREATEST SINCE 1881
BALANCE or TRADE IN OUR
FAVOR DURING 1900.
Exports Amounted to $082, 81 o, 900,
and Imports were About 40s7.s
010,OOO House Of Con-
gress Not Radical About Cuba.

Balance OF Trade I'm Our Favor.
The complete reports are not in from all
u the ports OF entry, but it Is known that
TIE balance Of trade In favor Of the United
States for the year ending December 81,
1871, was greater than for any year since
1881. The greatest balance the exports
and imports Of the United States ever
showed was In 1872. That year the coun-
try sold s264 ,0o0, coo more than 1t bought.
In 1881 the exports were $3.50, 000, 600 more
than the imports. For 1895 the balance
will fall but little below these two red let.
ter years.
The exports for 1895 were about $oS2, 6l6, :
600, and the imports were about 1857 ,6l6,-
90. The balance Of trade in favor Of the
United States was about $2A5, 600. The
aggregate Of the foreign trade Of the
United States for the year was about ST.
81, 0o0, 900. The foreign trade Of 1896 was
greater than that Of 1895 or 1894. b,
One Of the notable facts shown by COM
parison Of 1895 with 1895 is that the exports
Of American manufactures increased about
~, O00, 600. Agricultural products In
creased ~, O00, GOO in 1895 over 1895. The
exports Of 1898 show gain of SlO0, OOo,-
90 over 1896.
The year shows the largest aggregate q
exports ~ American manufactures ever
known. The United States In 1895 sold Of
Aer manufactures s2A0,0oo 900, which was
~ ~, 600 better than the showing o. any
previous Gear.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
SEVEN MuRoeRERs PARDoNED
Altgeld Gives Liberty to Another
Batch OF Convicts.

Altgeld Gives Liberty to Another
: Batch OF Convicts.
Gov. Altgeld of Illinois has granted par
dons to the following convicts, under SEN
tence in the state penitentiaries, for the
crime of murder:
Kate Ford, sentenced from LaSalle
County in 1851, Tor fourteen years.
Z Charles Richter, sentenced from Cook
County in 1889, for seventeen years.
Henry Schwarz, sentenced from Grundy
County in 1887, TO- life imprisonment.
Willis e. Morgan, sentenced from Pike
County in 1894, for fifteen years.
Charles 6. Myers, sentenced from Chris
tian County in 1882, for ninety-nine years.
Edward J. Warren, sentenced from Cook
Couty in 1894, for twenty years.
He also pardoned John w. Prentiss, SEN
fenced from Hancock County in 1888, for
fifty years for assault with intent to kill.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
TRAIN wREckERs CONFESS.

Four OF the Five Alabama Suspects
Admit Their Guilt.
Four OF the five train wreckers in Jail at
birmingham, Ala, have confessed to the
formation of the fiendish plot to wreck and
rob the Southern railways fast express
from Washington, d. c., at McComb's tres
tie, twelve miles east of Birmingham, on
the night OF December 10, and this confess
sion leads to the belief that the same gang
removed the rail which wrecked the Birm-
lngham mineral train at Kahaba River
bridge, causing the death of Is persons
and the injuring of eleven others on De-
cember q. although those under arrest arc
as yet silent as to this wreck.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Delaware Legislature.

Inc democrats organized both houses of
the Delaware legislature Tuesday. In the
senate they seated S. X. Meredith of Kent
county. Only five of the nine members
participated, the Republicans withdrawing.
In the house the Kent County Republicans
were ignored. They protested and re-
maihed on the floor an hour. They then
wlthurew and organized another house.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
HALF A SALARY TO CHARITY

Mayor OF Portland Refuses to Ac.
cept 5000 Year.
When Mayor Pennoyer entered upon his
duties as chief executive Of Portland, Ore,
in July last he expressed the resolution to
accept only one-half Of the salary allowed
him by law, which is 5000, as he con-
sidered it exhorbitant. He subsequently
proved his sincerity by officially turning
into the city treasury one halt OF his salary,
which he declined to accept on the ground
that the duties of the Office were not worth
1t, and directing Auditor Campbell to draw
a warrant for the other half, amounting to
$3.50, to the order OF Secretary Walpole of
the city board Of charities, to be expended
for the needy. :,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Editors Arc Takfng Corn.

G01toso Arc Taxing Corn.
The following notice is published con-
spicuousay In several Kansas country news
papers, and referred TO editorially:
acorn b legal tender. We have .
large amount due ON subscription. We
will allow 20 cents bushel for corn on
both old and new subscription. Bring ON
your corn
One paper In northern Kansas has been
forced to build several cribs as result Of
this notice.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Gov. Briggs Takes the Oath.

Gov. Frank a. Briggs took the oath of
Office at Bismarck, n. d., Tuesday. A
peculiarly sad coincidence in connection
with the Inauguration was the fact that
while the oath Of Office was being admins
tered the governor received telegram an
nounclng the death of his oldest daughter,
Stella, at Minneapolis.
The Fifth legislative assembly convened
nj noon and organized. +. A. Williams,
OF Burleigh, being chosen speaker of the
house.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
HOUSE IS not RADICAL.
Not Likely 20 rake Amy Action ..
Cuban Matters.

Cuban Matters.
These % . general feeling among mem.
bers Of the lower house Of congress that
there will be no opportunity 70 express the
sentiments Of this branch. of congress
upon the subject Of Cuban independence.
IN the first place, doubt is expressed Is to
the ability Of the friends Of Cuba Ii the
senate to put the Cameron resolution
through ct this session, and even II action
b taken on that expression 0f senatorial
feeling Il = unlikely that the house COM
mittee on foreign affairs will report the
RESOLUTION back N tims for actton before
tAe lth OF March.
One OF the old time representatives, who
declined to allow his name to be used, in
discussing this question Tuesday said: 'It
70 Ill humbug to talk OF the Cubans having
no stable government. The revolu-
t3onists Of 177s in the United States
Of America moved their headquarters
1Dur times in one year, and Spain,
according to her own accounts, has 100000
troops IN Cuba, whereas Great Britain
never had over 10000 on American coil
during the revolutionary war.
when we realize that the same Cubans
carried On one war for ten years, and have
maintained this war for the past two
years without any material victory on the
part ~ Spain, II would appear that there 10
something to recognize in the form Of .
Cuban government, for no band of guer-
rillaS, q these people are said to be, could
hold out without como governing power as
loaR q they have done."
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
no Convey It to- Mrs. Mcllette.

A bill will be introduced at the coming
session of the legislature intended to con-
vey title to the homestead of the late ex-
Gov. Mellette back to Mrs. Mellette, who
is now residing in Sioux FallsO The home-
stead is the Mellette residence in Water
town, valued at about 81, 500. and was in
cluded in the property turned over to the
state by the governor, as bondsman of
Defaulter Taylor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Will BE Asked to Attend.

The Masonic Grand Lodge Of South Da.
kota Will be invited to take charge of anG
dedicate in full the new Masonic Temple
in Aberdeen, and it is confidently expected
that special session of the grand lodge
will he held in Aberdeen for that purpose
The dedication services will be held on the
evening Of January IA and will be followed
by ball and banquet.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Failure al Mitchell.

The Mitchell Dry Goods Company, an
old establishment, has failed, and the stock
is in the hands of the sheriff. The failure
was precipitated by demand of the coun-
ty treasurer for two years back personal
taxes, amounting to $685., which the firm
was unable to meet.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Bishop Hare's Case.

The case of the Lansing Lumber Com
pany against Bishop Hare at Yankton for
obtaining lumber with which to erect the
Episcopal building at Vermillion, was set
aside by the court, owing to the company
having failed to incorporate under the laws
of the state.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
BIG NASHVILLE BLAZE.
Ten Business Houses Completely
!. Wiped Out.


:. Wiped Out.
A fire which started in the dry goods
house OF Lebeck Bros. at Nashville, Tenn,
caused losses roughly estimated at $780, 900.
Ten buildings in the block bounded by the
public square and College, Union and Mar
ket Streets were destroyed. The block is
in the center of the dry goods and banking
districts. The occupants of the buildings
consumed are: Lebeck Bros, dry goods;
Alternately, Landsberger & Co., clothiers;
Grimes, DAILY & Robertson, dry goods;
Burns & Co., leather merchants. These
losses are total. Six other buildings and
contents are badly damaged. The public
square, the south end of the city market
house, containing city Offices, caught from
sparks and was consumed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07

Judd-A baby grows more the first
month of it's life than at any other sim.
,.ar period OF its existence. Sometimes
!. gains an inch in length during this
.ime. spudd-1 can easily believe that.
lot later IN life it will often find itself
setung snort-Washington Times.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Hart.tho Winner.

Hart, the Chicago colored athlete, won
the six-day heel and toe walking match
that ended at midnight Sunday at st.
Louis. He only led Hoagland by seven
laps. Final score: Hart, sos miles Z laps;
Hoaglad, sSos miles; Stephens, 2o2 miles;
Oddly, 27S miles.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Rounded them I'm.

A gang that has been operating at the
forks of the Cheyenne has been placed I'M
der arrest by the authorities of Meade
County, the men being Heath, Sheppard,
Ii Ill and Eat-him-up Jake. They have
been stealing calves and putting the brand
Of one Of the gang on the animals. 1t has
been very profitable and calves have been
easily handled. The chances are that this
branch of industry will cease to exist in
the neighborhOod of the forks.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Weekly Bank 0tat,

Weekly Bank .Statement.
The weekly bank ST cement shows re-
serve decrease Of $.,O22, 900. The banks
now hold $SS, 287 ,0J in excess of the legal
requirements.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Would Like q Job.

/, Hon. Frank A. Wallar of Mellette has
announced his candidacy for the position
of deputy internal revenue collector He
Is very sanguine of success. He is a vet
eran of the late war and has an uncom-
monty good war record.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Coffee War Continues

The coffee war is on in earnest, The
,Arbuckles met the 1-cent cut made by the
Woolson Company. Saturday the latter
cut half cent lower: They declare that
they will make prices under those Of tho
Arbuckles at any cost ~
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Leaves Fortune = 9cionce.

The will Of the late Alfred Nobel, the
Swedish engineer, who discovered tie
means Of exploding nitrogsycerine in q
manner enabling tito be used for practical
purposes, bequeaths almost his entire fer-
tnnS to be converted into an internationsl
yknd 1or ~ advancement Of seientidc ~
rnasc1.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07

Inc orbit OF Mars is SO elliptical that
the planets distance from the sun
varies TO the extent of about $4,000, 900
mics. since the earth's orbit does not
amer greatly from an exact circle its
distance from that of Mars varies at
olHerent points to about the same ex-
tent,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Horse Meat Establish ment.

Charles Mix County comes to the front
with the first horse meat establishment in
the state. A Scandinavian in Pease Valley
has for some time been buying cheap horses
for slaughter, and claims to be shipping
dressed horse meat and bologna to Europe.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Using Electricity Freely.

1t has been decided that the new Indian
school to Ike erected at Chamberlain next
spring will be lighted throughout with
electricity. Inspector Mclaughlin of the
Indian bureau, when there recently, was
delighted with the service furnished by
the local electric light company. The
lighting Of the school will require larger
dynamo than the one at present in use for
Limiting the CITY,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Fred burnley Partioned.

On the recommendation of the board OF
pardons Gov. Sheldon issued pardon fol
Fred burnley, who killed his father a,
Huron in 1890, and was sentenced to four.
teen years Imprisonment for manslaughter
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Monthly Coinage Statement.

Monthly Coinage Statement.
The monthly coinage statement issued
by the bureau of the mint shows the total
coinage at minis Of the United States DUR
ing December, 1895, to have been 81, OF, 4l9,
OF which - ,s6s, 1865 was gold, 1851 1858 sill
yer and $1O2, 2S6 minor coins. OF the s....ver
coined 81, zoo, 600 was in standard do'..ars.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Another RObbcr Caueht.

Officers have returned to independence,
No., with another culprit charged with
completely in the Alton holdup. The
prisoner Is young farmer named George
Bowlin. He is reported to have made .
confession, in which he corroborates the
coniession Of Flynn, duplicating John r.
Kennedy as the leader Of the band, and
several 0thers still at large.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
He Walked Home.

Lee Jim, Chinaman, who is engaged in
the laundry business at Mellette, was
robbed Of his money and his pigtail on a
recent visit to Aberdeen. He returned
afoot during the snow storm New Years
day and is almost distracted at the loss of
his Ouelle
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
"A NOted (,hentst ID

A Noted Chemist Deaf.
Theodore George Wormly, DID,, Phi. D.,
LID. the distinguished ch mist, died
Monday at his home in Philadelphia, aged
70 years. His death was DE to gastritis.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Call a Pastor to Huror

The First Presbyterian Society of Huron
has extended call to Rev. J. T. Hender-
son Of Pipestone, MIMI, to become pastor
of its church, and it is quite probable he
will accept the call.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
THE NEWS OF THE DAY
SOUTH DAKOTA HAPPENINGS IN
CONDENSED FORM.
No Ground for the Report that
Governor Sheldon Was About to
Pardon Ex-State Treasurer Taylor
Now in the Peuitentiary.
Won't Par(lon Taylor,

A furry of excitement has gone over
South Dakota in the last few days by the
report that Gov. Sheldon was going to par
don ex- Treasurer w. w. Taylor before the
formers term as governor expired. The
repOrtwas to the effect that the pardon
papers Were made out and at Sioux Falls
and that Taylor was to he released at
night, to be driven to Harrisburg, where he
would take the Milwaukee train and dis
appear.
That there was no truth in the report is
now admitted. Gov. Sheldon says abso-
lutely that he has had no intention Of par
doning Taylor. Taylor himself. who was
seen at the penitentiary, said: ~ wish the
story was true, as am more anxious than
you can guess to get out of this place, but
SO far as l know there is absolutely no truth
in it,
Warden Phillips. Mr.. IIorner and At
torney General Crawford all said there was
no foundation for the report. 1t is now be-
lieved that a last final effort was made to
secure Taylor's pardon, but that it failed
owing to the absolute refusal Of the gov
ernor to issue the pardon. Taylor's term
expires in April, and when he is released
it is said he will go to Indiana to reside.
He Is looking well, but has aged noticeably
since he went into the penitentiary two
wears ago.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
To Gain Revenue.

The Redfeld city council recently passed
an ordinance prohibiting the sale Of intox-
icating liquors, the purpose of which was
to impose fine and allow the saloons to
run wide open. Much indignation is felt
by the law and order people.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07

Sharks grow new row Of teeth for
every year OF their age until they
reach maturity. The jaws OF fun
grown specimen can be extended about
eighteen inches.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Thinks Britain Has . surplus.

Thinks Britain Has . Surplus.
The Load0n Daily News, commenting
apon the British revenue returns, says that
"there is every likelihood that Sir Michael
Hicks Beach, the chancellor OF the ex-
cheqner, will find that he hes another sub
stantial surplus
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Militia Poorly Supported.

Capt. George B. Alderman, Company K,
South Dakota National Guard, Of Huron,
has compiled table giving the population
OF eleven states, together with the indebt-
edness OF each state, the assessed valuation
per capita, number of men liable to mill
itary duty, number of men in organized
militia, and national and state appropria-
ton for such organization. In the table
South Dakota is seventh in the number Of
men liable to military duty and eighth in
population and assessed valuation. 1t re.
ccives the same allotment from the govern.
ment as Colorado, viz. $3,4S6.4S, which
appropriates for the support of her militia
sSl ,345. South Dakota, with population
in 1870 Of BIS, sos, receives an annual ma.
tional appropriation of $3,4S6.4S, ana
from the state treasury $500
for the support of her national guard
This is the smallest amount paid by any
state in the union for the purpose.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Pioneer Goes Insane.

j. T. Moorehead was sent to the Yank-
ton asylum from Charles Mix County. Mr..
MOOrehead was well known contractor
in the '7Os, and afterwards heavy stock
man. Financial misfortunes the past three
years unbalanced him.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Old Settler Gone.

Moses B. Baird of Milbank, aged 40
years, Is dead. He was one of the Oldest
settlers, coming to Dakota in 1880. He
was prominent Odd Fellow.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
sewers an Artery and Dies.

Adolph Martin died at Terry, a mining
camp four miles west of Lead City, as the
result Of an accident. Martin was working
with an adze, when the tool slipped and
assistance arrived too late and death came
after confinement Of a few days.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Auother Well for Rcdfield.

A third artesian well is soon to be put
down in Redield, for the purpose of fur
nishing power to light the city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Eddie Bald Going Abroad.

Eddie Bald Going Abroad.
Eddie Bald of Washington, D. C., the
champion bicycle Splinter of America,
willcompete ia France and other European
countries during the coming season. He
will leave America sometime within the
next three months.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Birthday OF Kansas.

0EVuu0y u HAWu038e
January q, the birthday Of Kansas, will
be turned into holiday for the glorifca-
ton Of the state to rebuke eastern news
papers and persons who have spoken i'll OF
the state because Of the late Populist and
free silver victory.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Nebraska Lawmakers Meet.

Inc Nebraska state legislature met at
noon tuesday. An organization was eff
lected on the basis of the fusion caucus.
Inc populists control the house and the
democrats and free silver republicans the
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Wants TO BE Indian Agent.

John w. Harrington Of Edgcrton il out
as candidate for the appointment as
United States Indian agent at the Green
wood Agency. Mr.. Harding is a pioneer
DakOtan.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07

Competition fbr Standard OIL.
A dispatch from Vienna reports that
heh petroleum wells have been discovered
IN the Buzeo district 81 Rounania, about
sixty miles northeast Of Bucharest.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Death Of Rev. Win. Maher.

The people of Mitchell were shocked
Monday when they learned Of the sudden
death of Rev. VIM. Maher, pastor Of the
Holy Family Catholic Church, which oc
CURED Sunday morning between and S
o'clock. His housekceper heard him leave
his room about O'Clock and at 5 she went
TO sec if he was there and found him lying
on the bed dead. He had been down town
to get medicine for his heart trouble and
on reaching home evidently dropped dead,
as his clothes were not removed. Physi-
clans pronounced death due to heart dis
ease. He had been sick with grip for a
week
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
F0und Dead In . snow Drifs.

FOumU UeNO IN : SHOW Urf1t.
=. I. Irwin, colored, living in Atchison,
Kans., found 4 10-year-old child dead in .
snowdrift. It proved to be one of thu
neighbor's children, who had wandered on
the way to school, and falling into the
snowdrift could not get out and froze to
dnAfh
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Minnesota Legislature Orxanizes

no''i houses OF the Minnesota legislature
ORGANIZED tuesday afternoon, j. d. Jones
pe'h2 CHOSEN speaker Of the house. The
s.a.e on'cers nave no set time for being
s"oiii III, ming their oaths Of Office with
'ne secretary OF state at any time after re-
'eNlhg their certificates Of election.