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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
TO SEND GOLD ABROAD.
Stream OF Yellow Metal Will Soon
Flow 70 England.

stream or yellow Metal Will soon
Flow 70 England.
The New York Tribune says there is q
prospect Of gold exports in the near future.
It will not be surprising il shipments are
made within the next ten days. Until
very recently it was thought that no
gold would 60 to Europe this year, or at
any rate until very late in the year. The
outgo of gold which now seems newt
able, will be due not to conditions in this
country. but to the situation in London, or,
to be more exact, to the position in which
the Bank Of England finds itself. The
bank recently sustained immense losses OF
gold from its vaults, chiefly by reason Of
Withdrawals for transfer to Austria and
Japan, especially the latter country. The
loss in gold bullion by the bank last week
was practically 100000 900. Shipments for
the week to Japan and Austria were s5,-
100000. Sterling exchange in New York
is almost mp to the gold exporting point,
which is calculated to be A.sSA for de-
mand exchange.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
Chamberlain Land Case.

Assistant Attorney General Vande-
venter of the interior department, on the
10th heard arguments on the appeal of the
plaintiffs in the case of j. NJ. circuit, mayor
of Chamberlain, against H. J. King ct al.
The contest involves about 100 acres Of
land in North Chamberlain. The town of
Chamberlain claims the land under town
site entry, for the benefit of its people, and
defendants claim it under homestead en-
tries. The questions in volved are whether
the land was subject to town site entry,
and whether it was lawfully entered as a
town site before the homesteaders entered
it. The decision of the commissioner Of
the general land Office was in favor of the
homesteaders. Col. John King argued for
the settlers and Attorney Rivers for the
town site company.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
W. W. TAYLOR A FREE MAN.
Released from the Penttentiary on
Wednesday, April ~.


EX-Treasurer w. W. Taylor was re-
leased from the penitentiary at Sioux Falls
wednesday morning after confinement
of eighteen months. Mr.. Taylor has aged
some during his term, is much greyer and
considerably thinner. He remained at
Sioux Falls couple of days and then with
his wife went to Redtield. his former home
After visit to relatives in the east he will
return to Redfeld and engage in business
The ex-treasurer has legions of friends
in the state who have always regarded him
as the unfortunate victim of circumstances
and misplaced confidence. His total short
age amounted to $4,000. Half of that
sum he had lent to political and other
friends, but owing to the panic could not
collect. Finding that he was defaulter,
he seized all that remained i'm the treasury,
$oO0. 900, and fled, going to Central America
and the West Indies, and, despite the SER
vices of a number of detectives, the state
lost all track of him. Through ncgotia-
tons of friends, however, he finally gave
himself up, and, restoring 100000 cash
and turning over all of his property, threw
himself on the mercy Of the court.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
SIX MILLION MEALS.

What the Congressional Approprta-
ton Provides for Flood Sufferers.
Six million square meals can be provided
for the Mississippi flood sufferers outof the
$2OO, 900 appropriation lately made by con-
gress. Salt pork, bacon, corn meal, wheat
-four and mOlasses constitute the rations
which are being distributed among these
unfortunate people by the war depart
ment. The issue is being made on the
basis of ounces Of salt meat, 1871 ounces
of -four, II ounces of corn meal and a cor
responding proportion Of molasses per man
per day. The provisions constitute what
Is known as the plantation ration, which
has been found to be about equal to the
daily diet of the average laborer employed
in the submerged area.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
FORMALLY CHALLENGES F,Tz
& Deposits -, 900 Forfeit for
Another Fight.

oorbstt Deposits $4,000 Forfeit for
III Another Fight.
ag DANES J. Corbett on the 10th formally
1hallanged Robert Fitzsimmons to meet
Nm again In the prize ring, and deposited
Doo . . forfeit. The challenge was ~
{ 1pllows:
81 = Robert Fitzsimmons, Champion Of the
world: hereby challenge you to box me
10y number Of rounds for the champion
nip Of the world under the provisions OF
- law, before the club offering the best
ducsnents.
= A. Il would be violation Of the law to
eopose . side stake, that IL . detail that
nAy b settled ct your pleasure.
= AZ m evidence Of my sincerity, how
ever, have to-day deposited the sum of
MOo0, which invite you to cover, and
name time and place too meet me and
arrange the final details.
%sss JAMES j. CORBETT."
rit1simmons declared that he meant to
\ ~ mot attention to the challenges from
sy1Ebett OF anyone else for time.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22

1Obbod or %, 900 Worth OF Jewolry
Two elderly women were knocked down
- robbed in their home in Cincinnati by
s14ree mon, who escaped with jewelry
NA1ned at q, 900. While Mrs. Krollage,
Etnne teller, was reading the future of
- Of the men another struck her on the
obock Of the head with revolver. Then
&hey bound and gagged her and removed
- diamond rings and other jewelry Of the
Nalue named. An old woman, a relative,
heaTing the struggle, came into the room,
and she was beaten ON the head and rem
1ered unconscious.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
Pension Agents Clerks.

movement is understood to be in prog
ress having for its object the revocation of
that part of the civil service rules which
applies to the clerical force of pension
agencies. The extension of the rules to
agencies became operative July Is, 1895,
and under the provisions the agent cannot
remove an employe without the approval
of the commissioner of pensions. 1t is
claimed this is an injustice to the agents as
well as depriving the administration of
much patronage.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
MARKET QUOTATIONS

Chicago-Cattle, common to prime.
$3.50 to 1915; hogs, shipping grades,
$5W to $3.50; sheep, fair to choice, 500
to $3.50; wheat, No. red, Csc to 00c;
corn, No. 2. 23c to 24c; oats, No. 2, 16c
to 18c; rye, No. 2, &c to 33c; butter,
choice creamery, Ice to 1Sc; eggs, fresh,
&c to DC; potatoes, per bushea. 2Oc to
3Oc; broom corn, common growth to CHOICE
green hurl, $25 to $50 per ton.
lndianapolis-Cattle, shipping, $500 to
1928; hogs, choice light, $500 to $4.25;
sheep, common to choice. $500 to $3.50:
wheat, No. 2, SIC to Soc; corn, No. 2
white, 23c to 25c; oats, No. white, DC
to 23c.
St. Louis-Cattle, $500 to $3.50; hogs,
$500 to $4.25; sheep. $500 to 1925:
wheat. No. 2, 03c to Csc; corn, No. 2 vel
low, Zoe to &c; oats, No. 2 white, tic to
10c; rye. No. 2, 33c to 35c.
Cincinnati-Cattle, $3.50 to $500; hogs.
$500 to $4.25; sheep, $3.50 to 1928:
wheat. No. 2, SSc 70 SOC; corn. No. >
mixed. 25c to 26c; oats, No. 2 mixed, oOc
to &c; rye, No. 2, 35c to SIC.
Lsetroit-Cattle, $3.50 to $5.25: hogs.
$500 to $3.50; sheep, $500 to $5.25:
wheat, No. 2 red, S9c to Gle: corn. No. 2
yellow, 24c TO 26c; oats, No. 2 white, PIC
to &c; rye, 34c to 35c.
Toledo-Wheat, No. 2 red, 92c to 08c;
corn, No. 2 mixed. 23c to BIC: oats Ne.
2 white, TIC to 19c: rye, No. 2, 34c to &c;
clover seed, $4.25 to $4.85.
Milwaukee-Wheat, No. spring. 6e~
to Toe; corn, No. 3, &c to 24c: oats. No.
2 white, 10c to 21c; barley. No. 2, 2Sc 10
33c; rye, No. 2, 33c to 35c: pork, mess.
$500 to $3.50.
Buffalo Cattle, $3.50 to $3.50; hogs,
$500 to $3.50; sheep. $500 to $3.50:
wheat. No. 2 red. SIC to SAC; corn. No. Z
yellow, &c to 2Sc; oats, No. 2 white, 22e
tC Pc.
New York-Cattle, $500 to $3.50; f,pss.
$3.50 to @4.75; sheep. $500 to 1926;
wheat, No. 2 red, 79c to Soc; corn, No. 2,
DC to Soc: u. No. white, 21c to &c;
butter, creamery. he - 10c; eggs, West
ern. DC to lie.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
Stole q Livery Team.

John w. Smith, a cowboy who has been
spending the winter with E. B. Smith on
his farm north of Bangor went to town
and hired livery team of Kirk & Blu
chanan, claiming that he was going to
marry his employers daughter and was to
be back the same day. He did not return.
and the last heard of him was that he had
been seen by farmer going south to whom
he stated that he had traded for the team
which he was driving and was ON his way
to Texas.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
Winds Peculiar Freak.

A peculiar freak of the high wind Of
Sunday caused . delay of three to four
hours on all through trains on the Chicago,
Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, says a
Milwaukee dispatch. The delays were
caused by water being blown from Lake
Pepin in such quantities Is to submerge
the track. The rosdbed was more or less
washed and weakened, while debris, mud,
etc., was hurled over the track for . dis
lance of several miles.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
South Dakota Stock Growers.

The fifth annual convention of the w est
ern South Dakota Stock Growers Associa-
ton was held at Rapid City. The officers
elected for the ensuing year are: c. K.
Howard, president; John D. Stevens, vice
president; F. NJ. Stewart, Secretary and
treasurer, and H. G. Weare, J. T. Craig,
W. J. Barclay, A. Paddikin, G. E. Lem
mon, f. Holcomb, William Reed, Bennett
Irwin, II. A. Dawson, C. NJ. Lamson, f.
Stenger. William Borst, executive com.
mittee.
The association last year saved for its
members 6,17S cattle, valued at $l69, 1877. 1t
cost the association $2,8A to do this work
and protect its members from rustlers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
New Disease for Horses.

A peculiar disease is said to have made
its appearance in the north part of Beadle
County, which is fatal to horses. The an
finals appear to be all right at night, but
in the morning are unable to stand alone,
and a few days later they die. A farmer
named Werth, living six miles north of
Hitchcock, lost seven head in eight days.
They had all been we'll fed and cared for
during the winter, their feed being good
hay and oats. The disease battles the skill
of veterinarians.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22

Indicts Street Railway Omctals.
Indictments have been returned by a
special session Of the grand jury against
President A. L. Mason, Superintendent
Miller Elliott, dozen conductors and other
officers of the Citizens Street Railway Com
pany at Indianapolis, Ind, for violation Of
the scent fare law. Mason and Elliott
were arrested and promptly gave bond.
Feeling against the company still runs
high, but the announcement by the COM
pany that it would accept Scent fares
pending an appeal will probably prevent
further trouble.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
OHIO TOWN BADLY scoRcHED

Business Portion OF Berea Swept by
Flames.
One Of the largest fires in the history OF
Berea, Ohio. broke out at 6 O'Clock Mon
day morning in vacant building in the
center Of the business part of town. I'm
der high winds it spread to adjoining
buildings and in q short time over half the
business portion Of Berea was on fire and
two other fires were burning in the resi-
dence section. As the fire department
only had one hand pump it could do little
against the connagration. In the mean
time Cleveland had been called on for as
sistance and sent an engine, with whose
aid the fire was brought under control. 1t
is believed it was the work of an incen-
diary.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
iDouBLE OHIO ELEcTRocUTloN


sNAaiF OF Death 6upersedes Hanging
n tho Buckeye State.
The hrst electrocution In Ohio took place
I 3nesday altar midnight In the annex of
80 Ohio penitentiary, where for the past
niEteen years capital punishment has been
jetsd out to all persons under sentence OF
sl1eoth IN the state by hanging. The cleo
1cufion chair and appliances have been
~ place in the old execution room for
osefal weeks. They are similar to those
Ded n New York. VIM. Haas paid the
1eath penalty for numbering woman at
4 Cleyer1ale, . suburb Of Cincinnati, and
Fm. Wiley for the murder of his wife In
Ufnsinnatf. Both electrocutions were en-
neatly successful.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22

Broker Chapman Must Go to Jail
The United States supreme court has re-
fused the application for writ of certio-
rari and habeas corpus by E. r. Chapman,
broker, who refused to testify in the SEN
atorial sugar speculation investigation rs
tn whether senators speeulated In sugar
stocks while the Wilson bill was pending.
The sentence Of the supreme court of the
District Of Columbia, thirty days in Jail
and 500 fine, was afirmed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
MUST RETURN TO GERMANY
Ohio Music Teacher Summoned Be.
fore a Military Court.

Prof. r. o. Becker, jr., graduate of
musical conservatory of Germany and
music teacher in Marion, Ohio, has received
letter from his father, r. o. Becker, ST.,
of Dresden, Germany, notifying him that
the military court at Leipsc, Germany,
demands his return to Germany and his
appearance before the military court by
April 26 to show cause why he left the
German military service, and that levy
has been made upon his father by the Ger
man government of $1,000 yearly for his
absence. The professor says he is now an
American citizen; that he came to this
country six years ago after serving his time
in the German army.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
War ON soda Fountains.

Frances Willard and the Chicago w. C..
+. U. have declared war on soda fountains.
Some of the city candy stores patronized
almost exclusively by women have on their
walls lists of drinks which the w. C. T. U.
says are strong enough and varied enough
to serve as mixed drinks in any saloon.
They claim that there is good deal in q
name in the matter of drinks; that girl
will drink an egg punch who would avoid
q maraschin0 punch as if it were pesti-
lence
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
An Exciting Experience.

II. w. Hunkins, agent for the Singer
Company at Ysnkton. had very exciting
experience crossing the Jim River last
week. Arriving at the river late at night
and finding the bridge gone Mr.. Hunkins
and four men constructed raft of drift
wood and drove on the Singer team and
crossed. 1t is hard work to paddle raft
over half mile with only strips of board
for paddle and it is safe to say that MIR.
Hunkins will not venture to try it again.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
The Regency Case

The supreme court has refused the alter
native writ of mandanus asked for in the
case of II. II. Blair vs.. Ii. E. Mayhew,
state auditor, the regency case, but granted
an order to show cause, making it return
able on the 2cl.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
MARYLAND Woman sweats Blood,

Maryland Woman Sweats Blood.
At a meeting of the Washington County,
Maryland, Medical Society DR.. S. S. Davis
of Boonsboro read paper descriptive of a
peculiar ailment with which woman in
Boonsboro is afflicted, which is Sweating
blood" DR.. Davis exhibited to the view
of the doctors two handkerchiefs saturated
with blood which he had wiped from the
woman's face.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
EXPEDITION WIPED OUT.

Abyesiuians Annthilate q Party Of
Italians Under BottegO.
The Italian expedition under BottegO
has been annihilated in southern Abyss
sinia. 1t appears the Ethiopian general
commanding at Baro requested Bottego to
halt until the expedition was authorized by
the negus to proceed. The Italians fired
on the bearers of flag Of truce and killed
them. A fight followed in which only two
Italians succeeded in escaping.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
1t Cost Him 500 for His Fun.

A series of disturbances at the Salvation
Army meetings at Aberdeen eliminated in
the arrest of we'll known young man of
that town for throwing red pepper in the
air during the services. Justice Turner
administered fine of $50, which was paid,
and the youth is decidedly penitent.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
ssQherokce BiIl's" Captor Killed.

u sCherOkoe Bill's'' Captor Killed.
81 lks Rogers, who captured Crawford
s0Ua1sby, alias "Cherokee Bill" arrived at
FORT Gibson. I. T., Wednesday morning,
b - . soon ~ he alighted from the train
\ ~ was shot and killed by Clarence Colds
III, brother Of the desperate. A fusilade
Mas subsequently exchanged between
0oldsby and citizens. Nobody else was
S131lod.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
Indian Bill Passes.

The United States senate took up the
Indian appropriation bill Monday and
agreed to the amendments for two addi-
tional judges in the Indian Territory.
After further consideration the senate
passed the Indian appropriation bill and
then went into executive session on the
arbitration treaty. The proposition to vote
on the treaty May s at 4 p. m. was agreed
tn
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
Morgan Heard Again.

The United States senate passed the
agricultural appropriation bill Tuesday
gand then went into executive session. Con-
e1eEation Of Morgan's resolution declar-
sf1x that war exists in Cubs. was postponed
~ IT. senate week. Senator Morgan,
s0wever, proceeded to address the senate
49, ~ Cnhan question.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22

The Eureka Creamery has again doubled
its capacity and will open for business
May |. A cheese factory is to be built
near the city. This is now sure enough
stock and dairy country.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
Owney ID Dead.

Genuine sorrow was expressed by the
nrleyss q the postofhce department when
1870 reached New York that "Owney,"
- famous Scotch terrier Of the railway
lnll nervice, had been killed in Cleveland
flsr having bitten brakeman and .
s1l faeanan.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
Expert Shots WIN Assemlae.

The annual state shooting tournament
will take place at Canton May 10, 20 and
II. Secretary Seeley 10 busy arranging
the program, and later will be able to pub
lish . full list of the events. A hammer
leas gun. the state championship medal
and other valuable prizes will be offered to
winners.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
Member Of Health Board.

Gov Lee has appointed DIR. VIM. Ed
wards of Bowdie as member of the state
board Of health in place of DIR. Robinson Of
Pierre, term expired
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
BOwtlie Electric Light.

Articles of incorporation have been filed
for the Bowdie Electric Light Company;
capital, $500; incorporators, II. d. Ballet,
w. w. Brant, 4. F. LeClaire, A. l..
YeatOn.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
Grain Palace for 1907.

Omcers OF the Aberdeen Grain Palace
Association have already begun to discuss
plans Tor the exhibition of 1897. which,
they propose, shall he something unique
and superlatively attractive.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
Drownine Near Weeeinrton.

Robert Ross, aged about 20 years, living
fifteen miles southwest Of Washington, has
been subject to epileptic fits for many years.
While on his way to the barn . few days
ago ne was stricken and fell face down
ward In pool OF water, not more than
three or four inches deep and was drowned.
lie lived about m hour after being found.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22

Tree planting is the order at Huron
Not since 1881 has the ground been in such
fine condition for tree planting az at pres
ent.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22

Bids for willow and Stone Lot.
Bids were let ct Pierre for 500 yards Of
stone and 80 cords Of willow OH the gov
eminent riysr work, going at u 10 per yard
on stone and SIM per cord on Willow
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
GETS TRAIN TO YANkTON.
Northwestern Breaks the Flood
Blockade from the East.

DIOCAdUc IrOH1 VHe FI8St.
The first freight and passenger trains
entering Yankton from the east over the
flooded district were run by the North
western Monday morning. The trains
came in over mile of new track. A large
force of men rushed the work through de-
spite the high water and prevailing high
winds. The first freight was very heavy.
Regular service will now be had on this
road
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
THE NEWS OF THE DAY
SOUTH DAKOTA HAPPENINGS IN
CONDENSED FORM.
Dairymen of This State Are Intensely
Interested in Secretary Wilson's
Plan to Send Shipments OF Amer.
lean Butter to London.
South Dakotans Interested

South Dakota dairymen are intensely
interested in Secretary Wilson's plan to
send shipments of butter to London with a
view of finding out what that trade de-
mands. 1t is believed the butter produced
in these northwestern states will stand the
test against that Of any country on earth.
Prof. Wheaton, president of the South Da-
kota Dairy Association, will ask that the
department purchase a portion of the but
ter needed to carry out this plan from
South Dakota. The make of butter in this
state will be much larger than last year.
A number of new factories have been put
in, and every one of the old plants are hav-
ing increased patronage.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
Must Pay 500 License.

The Pierre city council has set the license
tor the sale OF liquor at $500, making
total OF 500 for state, county and city. The
saloon men declare the amount 10 excessive
and that few II any will take out the license.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22
State Brand Commissioners

Gov. Lee has appointed As state brand
commissioners F. w. Stewart, Buffalo Gap;
John f. Hannah, Sturgis, and Noah New :
banks, Pierre.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22

A man, apparently ~ years old, jumped
from the middle Of the suspension bridge
at Niagara Falls Monday and was drowned
under floating ice. His hat, left on the
bridge, bore the business name of Hall 4
Hanerck, Boston. Nothing more Is known
Of him.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22

Newport Exceeds Required Speed
The first preliminary speed trial OF the
composite gunboat Newport was made
over the deep sea one-mile course OF
Southport, Me. The Newport was run
over the mile course four times and at every
trial exceeded the speed Of twelve knots
required by the government.