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AMERICAN H,MOR.
Specimens of the Article as Denom-
mated by the English

thlCaEo inker-tcc3n.
Mark Twains recent cahleeram to the
effect that the report concerning him is all
a lie and that he has not paid his dehts
recalls he plavfuness of Artemus Ward
and the famous jest Of Mr. Whistler. IN
grammes Mr.. Ward VIII pay no bills Of
BIS own contracting" Nor. for that MAJ
ter. would Mr. Whistler few wears ago
the lstter's creditors had a meeting ana
submitted a proposition. Mr. Whistler re-
fused 20 consider IL. The creditors held a
second meeting and submitted "A SECOND
proposition The result was the same
But Mr.. Whistler" the Spokesman sx-
poStutltsd we are merely trying to get
Won ont Of your difficulties" NY difficult
ties ne cried. in great aStonishment. my
difficulties did | understand you TO say?
Why. gentlemen. these are not my Diff
cuJies. they are yours
Now. that IS A very fine specimen, Of
wnat the English cali American humor II
would be lovely il there we're more like IT,
Bat rs a commodity j. is getting scarce
Apart from Mark Twain. there i no ore
20 whom you ar turn for II now Arte-
mus Ward il forgotten. Petroleum Nezu-
wins Nasty belonged 10 prehistoric times
Bill Nye has departed Even Josh Bill
ings IS dead And more Is the pity. Toe
Billings was rot only humortst he was
have said ~Flattery Is like Kolone wafer
tew ~ smell 90. not swallowed" or ny
the same token. put the true and Judi
erous in shape as concrete as this:
He who By fsrrsiu' would get rich
" zee dsE and plant. and 10. and siCh:
Work hard awl dsy. sleep hsrd awi rite
Save every cent. ard not git tite
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Critical Analysis of the Great New York
Politician.
The Personality of Croker and What He Has ACCOMPLISHED
His Turbulent Career From Unknown Poverty
TO Riches and Power

NEW YORK. Dec. 25.-Riehard Croker
occupies today = position which may be
fairly called unique IN political history
No other man--certainly none other since
government bs the consent of the governed
came Into heing-ever came back 10 his own
city after an absence and a silence of three
years and resumed his place as leader Of a
party without word of public expiana-
ton. None other ever resigned his lead
ership on the eve of a crushing and GER
sain defeat. only TO resume Ii on the eve
Of in oyerwhelmine triumph None other
ever retired under so heavy a load of OBJ
loouy as he and Taumany halt were under
IN 1884 and returned TO find that the vast
majority OF the same community that had
repadiated him and his organization were
Glad Of the opportunity TO espress full con-
hdenee in his party and infert ntially at
least. in him.
Three wears ago Richard Cookers resig-
nation from practical politics was the sub
leet OF sneers from his enemies and appre-
hsnsive doubt on the parl OF f4is frleusl> H.
was felt. evan by those who knew that
his plea Of III health was truthful. that he
had In some sort retreated nndss fire. That
he would ever return seemed doubtful. That
De wouid return ia marshal the undivided
forces OF Tammany han In a magnificent
victory would have been called an Idle
dream Yet his is exactly what he has
done, and the fruits of that yfctory are
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40 strnmnfher for Her.

fNfCtxD NtWs.
Papa" little Geraldine asked "whv
do ycu want me 10 call Miss Bonner
'auntv'7"
Because" the young widower aissen;fy
replied "shn said last night that she
would be a sister 70 me-
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81 thorough Is THE excellence Of Ayers
Hair vExor that Il can he used win bene-
- nv any person. no matter what m4y De
;hs condition ~ TIE hair. and. in every
case Il occasions satisfaction and pfesss-
ure n ADDITION 70 IRE benefit which In
var!ahiy comes from Is use.
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The Daily Pos,-rr,e.Isence- IS now o.
aa.e in o-s,arj Or. al Rich Bros. 20
Morrison street. Portland Hotel nsws
s;And and Northwest News Company. -
E1ra. street
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The building
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save y whole Day

by taking the burlington -oute 20 Omaha
Kansas city. 81. Louis and points beyond
From anywhere in fhe Northwest -
everywhere In che Southeast the Burl0--
tor = the shortest. quickest, and in every
wav the best line.
Travellers who want 70 ''get there vi.N-
our 4 moments unnecessary delay vii! sex
Fer tickets VIA Billings and the Burlington
rrata.
THREE voutss 20 Chicsgo anf ST. Louis
via billings ST Paus and Denver. Con-
par1msnt EIeepers and buffet smoking cars
are notable features of aus Sc psG1-f-f'-
csEo trains Finest dining car service y,
she world.
NJ r. Renfon Puget Sound Agent, cor
ner YssleF way and First avenue.
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Found MS WEETHEART.
Pretty Romantic Drama Enacted In
Minneapolis.
Kansas CITY Sta

A pretty little romance has just come %
ughs in Minneapolis Over twenty years
age. In small Pennsylvania ;oxn. Frank
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IF you are going East 81 Christmas or
New Year. you Will find the Esr;hsrn Pa
ei7c - the line 30 use. Tra4ss run csi
time ard psSsengers' comfort a. this ga
ssn ~ the year specially looked after. rs
dining car service. as usual, II e1exseiled.
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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25

ever, Secretary Olney proposes TO insist
that every opportunity be given Consul
General Lee to learn precisely how and
under what circumstances DR.. Ruiz met
his fate. If he was murdered the Span
ish Government will have to make prompt
reparation.
The only information thus far received
by this Government from Consul General
Lee is contained III two dispatches, one in
forming the department of Ruiz's arrest,
and the second announcing his death in
the Guanabacoa Jail under suspicious cir
cumstances. This cablegram called for a
reply from the department, in which
Consul General Lee was instructed to
make prompt and full investigation. In
structions were also cabled to Minister
Taylor at Madrid. as already stated.
1t is not true that Consul General Lee
asked to have war ships sent to Havana.
An official statement to this effect was
made at the White House. The admins
tration has no intention of sending a
feet to Cuban waters.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25
American Soldiers OF Today.

The more the people come in contact
with our army the higher 1t will stand
In popular estimation. In an article in
the New York Herald Col. LOOMS L.
Langdon truthfully says Of it: '"The
American soldier OF to-day Is a bright.
intelligent. active, fairly educated
young man of temperate habits and
commendable ambition, and moreover,
as rule. OF most progressing per-
sonality. l have been especially led to
these reflections by witnessing the most
interesting military maneuvers at Mad
ison Square Garden. The personnel Of
Capt. Dodd's Troop +, Third Cavalry;
Lieut.. George D. Gately's section of
Capt. Thorp's Light Battery. Fifth Ar
tillery; and the detachment Of the Thir-
teenth Infantry under Lieut.. Butts Is
enough to impress the most casual OBJ
server with the fact that q great
change has come over the army as re-
CARDS the appearance. the physique, the
intelligence and the character Of the
enlisted men. and In particular as re-
CARDS their all-around efficiency. The
exhibition in the Madison Square Gar
den Of the wonderful drill Of these men
has attracted most deservedly admir-
ing throngs that lose no opportunity to
express their sympathy with these
splendid soldiers and their admiration
for the intelligence, alertness, preci-
sion and enthusiasm displayed in the
maneuvers. l have seen nothing like
this work by soldiers Of foreign armies,
nor do believe that anything like this
instruction is given ia those armies. 1t
makes one proud of our army to see
such work SO well done, and to see mill
tary duty made SO attractive and so eff
ticient ia training the youth Of our coun-
try. 1t gives n new meaning to life
when a young man can look forward
with infinite pleasure to becoming an
active. ambitious and patriotic soldier,
loving his country and his profession,
and caring little how or where the end
comes"
If every member Of Congress under
stood the real character of the officers
and men Of the service, we do not think
there would be so much hesitation
about legislating on their behalf. Tn
fortunately the Congressman often see
the worst side Of the army. To them
come the growls and complaints and
the indica tions of selfish desire on the
part Of some to ask more than they are
entitled to, and at the expense Of those
whose quiet devotion to duty is unnotic-
ed and UNDECIDED, and this fails to make
the impression 1t should.-Army and
Navy Journal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25

Sunday morning, when Mrs. Harrison pre-
scented her distinguished husband with q
daughter, weighing eight and three-Quar-
ter pounds. When the announcement was
made to the ex-President that the infant
was girl it was thought that shade Of
disappointment passed over his face, but
1t passed away AZ quickly as it came, and
he appeared to take much pleasure in the
new addition to his household. Tele-
grams to friends throughout the country
were sent announcing the event, and many
congratulatory replies were received, some
Of them from the most distinguished men
and women of the country.
1t will be year the 10th of April since
the ex-President was married to Mrs.
Mary Lord Dimmick of New York City,
niece Of his first wife. He is GA years
old and she is AZ. The union has been
most pleasant, although it was objected
to by the two children of the general,
neither of whom attended the marriage.
During the last few months the children,
it is said, have become more reconciled,
and the daughter is said to have visited
her fathers house during recent trip to
the city. The friends of the family have
been expressing the hope that che advent
Of little Harrison might make complete
the reconciliation.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25
SHIPS THROW SHELLS
CRETAN INSURGENTS iMhALEPA
ARE BOMRARDEO.
Crisis Affecting All Europe Now BE.
ievcd to BE Near-Eycs OF Diplomats
Turned Toward Russia as the Row.
crful Ally of Greece.


Grccian Leader Warned.
War in grim earnest ragged Sunday in
Crete. just a week previous the fleets Of
the powers landed blue jackets ut Canea
to maintain the peace, and ostensibly to
prevent Greek troops landing at that port
Sunday these same sQuadrons trained
their big guns on the strongholds of the
Cretan insurgents and sheled them from
their position. 1t was a day of the most
intense excitement in Halepa. From early
morning the insurgents had kept up gall
ing fire on the Turkish forts. The latter
returned the leaden compliments with
vigor, and what with the roaring Of can.
non and the whizzing of bullets the peace
ably inclined people in the town had a
frightful experience.
1t became evident in the forenoon that
the admirals on the cruisers were becom-
ing uneasy over the condition of affairs.
Dispatch boats fitted from war ship to
warsl,ip and flag signals were exchanged,
indicating that concerted action was being
arranged. Meanwhile the decks of the
cruisers were being prepared for action.
Guns were unmasked and marines were
lined M to meet all emergencies. The So
called rebels had been warned by couriers
not cease the battle ships would take Il
hand in the desperate melee. These warn
ings We're scoiiingly disrcgarded, for upon
their receipt the fusillade from rebel rifles
only increased.
The time for action had come, and the
tremendous roar of discharged shell
shook Halcpa as if IN earthquake had oc-
CURED beneath it. The first shot had come
from Italian boats. and speedily all the
other war ships Joined in the lombard
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25
HOW UNCLE SAM SUFFERS
The Cuban War Has a Bad Eject on
Exports aud Imports.


The present Cuban revolution dates
from Feb. "a, 1895. In the preceding year,
1894, the exports of all American ports
to Cuba amounted collectively to more
than $N,OOO,OOO. In the same year the
imports into the United States from Cuba
amounted to $75,67O,OO making total
commerce between the two countries Of
about $05, 100000 in one year. The fig
ures of the fiscal year of 1896 show the
extent to which commerce between the
two countries has fallen off The total
exports from American ports to Cuba
were $7,5OO,O0O. or about 80 per cent of
the former volume of business. From
Cuba into the United States were i'm
ported during the same period goods to
the value of $4O,O15, 600. or about IS per
cent of the former volume Of business.
The chief item of American commerce
with Cuba. the chief item of importa-
ton from Cuba into the United States, is,
of course, sugar, and this item has fallen
off about one-half. From 1895 to 1896
the importation of sugar into the United
States fell off from !, 100000, 900 to $780,
100000 pounds, from $40, 100000 to $21,-
100000. The other important items Of in,-
port into the United States from Cuba
are tobacco, bananas, drugs, wood and
ore. The American exports to Cuba in
clude in an ordinary year -four to the
amount of 6OOO 900 barrels lit has now fall
EN- to about 300. COO, coal to the amount of
100000 tons, petroleum to the amount of
100000 gallons lit is now 10000, hams,
tallow, lard, cotton goods and machinery.
The devastation of Cuban plantations has
not only reduced the number of exporta-
BILE products of Cuba, but it has, moreover,
decreased the market in Cuba for Ameri-
can products, for the planters, having no
longer any valuable crops for export, are
unable to pay for the articles heretofore
sent to them from the United States.
1t is estimated, on Cuban authority, that
apart from the actual expenses incident
to the prosecution of the war, the contin-
uance Of hostilities Is costing fully $780,
600, 900 year. OF this sum, $5O, COO, 900
is figured as the loss from the burned or
abandoned plantations, $500, 900 from the
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25

the bill creating the Office of commissioner
Of insurance, with an appropriation of
S5,oO. Representative Burke opposed the
measure because it would create new
Office with an additional expense.
Representative Weeks. Populist. de-
clared it was party measure: that the
ONCE was to be created for the benefit
OF Democratic and Populist newspapers.
Representative Schwartz, Populist. did not
regard this as party measure. He be-
lleved that such measures were in-
corporated in their party platform, and he
was strongly opposed the ''rotten subter-
fuge' that this was party measure.
representative Neer, Populist, declared
that it was owing to machine practices in
both parties that the Populist party was
formed, but he could conceive of no greater
act OF machine rule than the proposed bill,
and he would oppose it. Motions to post
pone and delay action were frequent and
hnally the bill was killed by vote
OF 80 to IS. A bill similar in character
VIII be introduced in the senate
A favorable report was made on the bill
prohibiting the soliciting or acceptance of
railroad passes by members of the legisla-
ture, but the house put it on the calendar.
where it will never be reached. Tie bill
requiring license from travelling sales
men and peddlcrs has been amended to ex-
empt travelling men who solicit orders for
wholesale houses from merchants. The
OIL liking the schedule of salaries of states
attorneys for each county passed the house
amended to give to Douglas County $500
per year instead of $500 The bill to tax
professional men was reported without
recommendation and will probably pass
The bill requiring the listing of notes
and chattel mortgages was reported adj
versely. The law providing that three
fourths of the jury in civil cases may rem
der verdict has been recommended for
repeal. The bill providing for the election
OF supreme court judges for two, four and
six years from the Third, Second and First
districts respectively, has been reported
favorably. The house committee on
temperance reported favorably the pro-
posed amendment to the constitution for
the state control and sale of liquor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25

The fire was generally accurate, and the
effect whitening. The Cretan insurgents
were driven pell nell from behind their
breastworks, and, throwing away arms
and accouterments. they hastily sought
places of refuge from the kissing missiles
of the feet. The deadly ping of their bull
let's across the empty streets ceased, and
as the firing of the big war ships stopped
the cloud of gunpowder smoke foatei
lazily northward over the calm sea.
The admirals issued a statement direct
ed to Cal. Vassos, encamped at Aghioi-
Theodore, not far from Platania. The
document warns Vassos that it is the in
tention of the admirals to attack his troops
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25

should he attempt to advance to the in
terror of the island.
None of the diplomats will talk, but 1t
is evident the attitude of England is per-
picking the cabinet. While Salisbury has
refused to join the proposed blockade of
Piraeus, British war SHIPS. If reports from
Athens are to be credited, are helping
the Turks. Meanwhile all Greece is re-
joicing oyer :neir alleged control of the
Island of Crete. A huge mass meeting
was held at Athens. at which an address
to the king was adopted pledging blood
and treasure to maintain Grecian suprem-
acy in the island.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25

of all the circumstances without delay.
and the Spanish authorities have already
been given to understand that this Gov
eminent will suffer no red tape to inter
fere with q prompt ascertainment Of all
the facts.
Secretary Olney cabled Minister Taylor
at Madrid that DR.. Ruiz died under sus.
picious circumstances in the Guanabacoa
Jail, and directing the minister to impress
upon the Spanish Government the urgent
wish of the United States that all the
facts be made known with the least pos
sible delay. The Spanish are adopts at
making promises of this sort. but as rule
much difficulty is experienced in securing
their fulfillment In this instance, how
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25
HANNA TO BE SENATOR.

Republican National Chairman Will
Get sherman's Shoes.
Mark A. Hanna is to succeed John Sher-
man as United States Senator from Ohio.
Gov. Bushnell has given out the follow
ing statement to the press:
1T had been my intention to make no
announcement in relation to the action
would take in the matter of an appoint
ment to fill the prospective vacancy in the
Ohio representation in the United States
Senate until the vacancy actually existed.
But. on account of the manifest interest
Of the people and their desire to know
what will be done, deem it best now to
make the following announcement:
when Senator Sherman resigns to enter
the cabinet of President Mckinley, will
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25
Thursday, February IL,

The break came in the senatorial dead
lock on thursday when Senator Kyle was
reelected, the Republicans voting solidly
for him. The Republicans Of the house voted
Amos, soIidly for Kyle. and the Republic
cans of the senate began at once to change
10 him. SO that before the result of the
ballot was announced, enough of the
changes had been made to give Kyle Is
votes-three more than were necessary to
elect The Populists shifted from man to
man. but the Republicans stood solidly for
Kyle. With the solid Republican vote. and
and with the Populists who stayed by him,
Kyle secured enough votes to pull him
through. 1t was apparent that there was no
possibility of eIecting Republican, and
all night long and till o'clock Thursday
morning the Republicans and thirteen of
Kyie's followers were in conference and
finally agreed. When the joint assembly
met the Republican senators voted for
Pirkler as usual by Encouragement, but
when the Republicans on the house roll
were reached, they commenced voting for
Kyle. 1t was then that the opposition first
discovered the scheme. Before the vote
was recorded all the Republicans changed
to Kyle Then the changes began. and
confusion reigned. Olson of Lawrence at
tempted to create Il stampede for GOody-
koon,z Twice the ballot was verified.
After speaking for more than an hour, the
ballot was finally announced: