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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
DURRANT MUST HANG
LAST HOPE OF THE CONDEMNED
MAN SHATTERED.
United States Supreme Court Al.
friOs the Decision OF the Circuit
Court Of Caltfornia-The Decision
was Not Unexpected.
Theodore Durrant win Hang.

" -
The United States supreme court has
affirmed the decision of the circuit court
OF California refusing a writ of hahcas
corpus 10 William Henry Theodore Dur
rant, under sentence of death for the MUIR
der of Blanche Lamont, in San Francisco,
III April, 1895.
The news that the United States court
had decided not to interfere with the ex-
ecution OF Durrant spread quickly over
San Francisco Monday and crowds read
The announcement eagerly from the news
paper bulletin boards. The decision was
not unexpected, apparently: only Durrant
and his attorneys seemed to have any hope
thai he would be saved from the gallows.
The decision paves the way for the exc
cution of five other murierers who have
been sentenced 10 death, whose execution
was deferred pending a decision in the
Darrant ease.
Durrant's parents were notified of the
decision and were deeply affected.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
TAX SYSTEM is A Y
Brown University's Presiden. DC
ltvcrs n Sensational Address,

Brown U~niversity's President Dc-
ltvcrs n Sensational Address.
President Benjamin Andrews Of Brown
University. and James A. Iierne, the
actor, spoke at the Henry George memorial
meeting in Providence, r.. L., Sunday
night. 1t was the first time President
Andrews has spoken in public on political
matters since lie Withdrew his resignation
as the head of Brown University, which he
rendered last June on account of criticism
OF his attitude on the silver question. lie
characterized George as the 'mOst influen-
tial political economist in the world at his
DEATH" and as certain to exert great in
fuence on the days that are sure to come."
Andrews thought everything George
wrote was well worth reading. lie elected
applause when he declared that, in his be-
lief, Georges theory touching land tax
was substantially true.
The most interesting part of his address
was when President Andrews denounced
the present system Of taxation as unjust,
saying: ''lf people knew really how bad it
is, they. would rise up and sweep govern
ment away" Andrews spoke with great
earnestness and was a%pplauded re-
peatedly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
Suit Against q Circus.

The fall term of the circuit court opened
tn Yankton the fore part Of the week. A
civil action will be taken up at this term
over which considerable interest is man.
ifested, the Leon w. Washburn casa
Washburn's circus vent to pieces at Yank-
ton about two months ago and the entire
train, consisting in the neighborhood OF
thirty cars, was held a week under attach
e issued by several of the principal
actors for wages involving about $500.
The matter was finally adjusted so that
the train with the circus paraphernalia
pulled out, but leaving nearly the entire
body OF employees stranded and without
money. About twelve Of the performers
have remained awaiting the trial. Mr.. and
Mrs. Washburn, together with Mrs. Lulu
Kelly are now in Yankton from Cincin-
natl to attend the trial. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Washburn will endeavor to show
that the majority of the circus was owned
by Mrs. Lulu Kelly of Cincinnati, although
it was conducted under the name Of Leon
w. Wash burn.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11

PATRIOT IN BAD FIX
SANCulLLY ORDERED TO RE-
PORT FOR DUTY.
II He Obeys the Mandate He Will
Forfeit American citizenship and
if He Refuses will BE Dishonor.
ably Discharged from Cuban Army
ELK Po1lFr, s. ?.

Cuban Patriot in . Queer Fix.
PHILADELPHIA: The Press has printed
under q New York date, q story to the
effect that Julio Sanguiliy, the Cuban
patriot, has received an order from Gen.
Gomez TO report for duty in the insurgent
ranks. The order places him in an I'M
barrassing position. Sanguilly mad be-
come an American citizen, and, when
arrested in Havana two years ago. was
only released from MORO castle upon
lledging his word not TO again take up
arms against Spain.
Sanguilly gave the pledge after much
hesitation Not long afterward Gen.
Gomez ordered him to report for duty, but
Secretary Sherman, it Is said. informed
6anguilly that II he did SO he would for
4eit,his American citizenship.
This last note from Gomez is to the effect
that II Sanguiily, who Is q major general
BY commission, does not report by
December 10, ne will be reduced to the
ranks and discharged without honor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
HAD A MARROW EscApE
Sioux Falls Man Writes Abou. a.,
Wreck of the Eliza Anda...."

Sioux Falls Man Writes Abou. ~.
Wreck Of the Eliza Anderson
II. j. Eager of Sioux Falls has raco;..
. letter from his brother, Emerson Ea"os
who wa a passenger on the IN SH.' ~
steamer Eliza Anderson" which w,s w
ported lost in a gale with all on lnan,
while enroute to the klondike in the la,,",,
part of September. The shin Mas wr..,'
ed aud sank, but Mr.. Eager with sevara,
sther passengers succeeded in reachin
and near st. Michaeis.
During the month OF September the OLD
steamer left Seattle with Il full cargo ~
freight and carrying about $50 gold seek.
ers, among whom was Emerson Eaper
The vessel encountered a severe gallo an
the Gath Of September, which lasted fomr
lays. At the end of the fourth dav tho
ship was leaking badly and began fI,inr
SO rapidly that the life boats were prov;s'
ioned and lowered into the sea. Seyera,
were knocked overheard and drowned hnt
for the most part the crew and the mas.
sengers got away just as the vessel gave a
final lurch and sank to the bottom.
The boat in which Mr.. Eager escapcd
became separated from the Others durinr
the first night out, and at daybreak neyt
morning they We're not to Ike seen, The
life boat containing Mr.. Eager, several
passengers and a few Of the ships crew.
finally reached land NEAR st. MichaeIs
Cold weather set in Immediately follow.
ing their arrival there, and ut the time tho
letter was written the party was COM
pletely frozen in for the winter, with no
possibility Of escape until June.
The provisions which were saved from
the ship consisted of a small amount az
bacon, beans and pilot bread, and the
future outlook was gloomy, The other
passengers, numbering l26. have not been
seen or heard from and Mr.. Eager was OF
the opinion that they haye,all persisted,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
Will Investigate Fort Meade.

Word has been received in Sturgis that
Secretary Of War .Alger will visit Fort
Meade about the 18th Of this month for the
purpose of investigating the question OF
abandonment of the fort. The matter has
been thoroughly considered by Gen. Miles
and it is now generally understood that he
is in favor and has recommended the
abandonment of the fort on the grounds
that it is not needed and is Q
source OF unnecessary expense to the
government. The fort is one of
the best in the northwest and the secretary
of war will make a special visit to the
Hills to become better pc ;ted on the ques-
ton so that he may act intelligently in tho
matter. The most serious question at the
fort Is the water supply. At present it is
being supplied from Sturgis, but in an UNI
satisfactory manner A general United
effort will he made by the citizens of the
Hills to bring things to bear on the secre-
tary when he comes, that he may see the
need Of continuing the fort at the present
location.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
NINETEEN LIVES WE'RE LOST
Only Three OF the steamer ldaho's
Crew Escape.

Only Three OF the Steamer 1dahO'S
Crew Escape.
The following are the names Of sixteen
of the nineteen men who lost their lives on
the steamer idaho, which sank during the
gale on Saturday morning above Long
Point, on Lake Erie: Alexander Gillies
captain, Buffalo; George Gibson, first
mate, Buffalo; William Clancy, chief
engineer, Buffalo; John d. Taylor, Stew
ard, Buffalo; Nelson Skinner, first assist
ant engineer; Louis Gilmore, Waterman;
Richard Mclean, wheelman; Robert
Williams, wheelman; A.. J.. Rich
ards. lookout; Henry Thompson, lookout;
Conrad Banker, fireman; Gregory, fire.
man; John Healy, assistant steward;
Frederick Miffort, oiler: Edward A. Smith,
deckhand, Rochester, N. Y; NJ. Beele,
deck hand; three unknown.
The names of the two men saved are:
Louis Laforce, IT,, second mate: William
Gill. a deck hand, Rochester, N. Y.
The Idaho went out of commission three
or four years ago, but this summer she
was thoroughly overhauled. After her
overhau'ing she was placed at the dis.
posal OF the Naval Veterans Association
and by that organization used as a flagship
during the G. A. K. encampment ut Buff
faio in August. At the close of the en-
casnpment she was put into commission
again as a frei.hter.
The captain of the ill-fated steamer,
Aiex Cillies, was IN of the most widely
known Of lake eamen lie was Al years
old. His brother, Donald Gillies, is cap.
tain Of the steamer Harlem.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
NITRO -oLYCERiNE EXPLOSION
Three Men and Two Teams Annihi.
lated In West Vir1iuia.

Three Men and Two Teams Annihi.
lated In West Virginia.
At Pinefork, near New Martinsville, w.
Va, Saturday, William Conn of Cuba, N.
T., drove otto the nitro-glycerine maya
zine with a two-horse wagon to get twelve
gallons of nitro-glycerine 10 shoot some
oil wells over which he had supervision.
While he was inside another two. horse
wagon with two mel in it, who have not
been identified, drove up. Before these
strangers alightcd the magazine blew up,
with a report heard ten miles away. The
only thing found that ever was human
was a piece of q mans foot. All else,
three human beings, four horses and two
wagons, were as ii they had nexer existed.
Where the magazine stood was q deep
cavern. Windows were broken in every
dwelling within a radius of halt a mile.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
GET THE KLONDikE FEVER.
Three Members Of . Whaling Crew
Attempt to Burn Their Ship.

Three Members of . Whaling Crew
Attempt to Burn Their Ship.
The whaling bark John N. Winthrop
has arrived at San Francisco from the
Behring Sea. Early in July the Winthrop
spoke the whaler Gayhead and for the
first time heard of the Klondike gold dis
coveries. The crew became greatly ex-
cited, and three Of the sailors, J. A.
Kruger, O. w. Digman, and H. J. Jones,
formed a plan to destroy the vessel and
make their way to the Alaskan coast,
with a view of ultimately reaching the
gold fields. The men stole tar and turpen-
tine from the ships stores, and with other
inaammable material, started a fire in the
forehold. Fortunately the flames were
extinguished before much damage was
done. The three conspirators were at
once put In irons. Digmas made a written
confession, stating that Kruger was the
originator OF the plot.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
ATLANTA MURDER SENSATION
Buslncss Mem Are Placed
Under Arrest on Suspicion.

Prominent Buslncso Men Are Placed
Under Arrest ON Suspicion.
ATLANTA, Ca: Patrolman J. 7. Pom.
der WA killed Tuesday night while be
was shadowing . supposed burglar who
had entered the Wholesale whisky house
vi 4. Steinau. When the ofAcer struck .
match be WAS fired upon Ave times and
taied In . few minutes. Early Wednesday
morning tho business OF Steinau Was
placed in the hands OF . receiver. The
police intimate that some member Of the,
firm. e~ndeayoring to secure money from
Inc vault, entered and finding himself dis
covered, killed the only eye witness, who
WAs Oncer Ponder. Steinau and other
Members Of the firm are under arrest, and
the investigation has created Q tremendous
sensation In the city. All who are under
arrest deny knowing anything about the
tragedy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
Controlling the Missouri.

The work upon the Missouri River cham
mel opposite Yankton is beginning to tell.
The channel is being driven from the Ne
braska to the Dakota shore, which when
completed will give it the position it hello
for years prior to the food Of 1851, when
the bulk Of traffic for Yankton and points
up river was by river. To accomplish
forcing the channel heavy willow mat
,resscs are sunk from the Nebraska shore
outward into the channel in parallel lines.
with their channel ends further up the
stream than the shore ends. These mat
tresses are weighted with stone and finally
anchored in place by piles driven through
them and far into the river bottom. 1t is
probable the work will be completed in the
spring, as an early winter is anticipated.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
THREE PERISH IN A FIRE.
Two Men aud q Woman Burned to
Death in Arkansas.

NASs ~ - . ADuUuCA ~
Death in Arkansas.
A fire with frightful resuIts occurred at
Hot Springs, Ark, Monday. Frank
Kaufman, Charlie johnson and Clara
Erlart were burned to death. The fire
occurred in Erhart's bakery, a three story
brick building, and Mr.. Erhart's family
occupied the third floor as a residence.
Several employees Of the bakery, including
Frank Kaufman and Charlie johnson,
slept on the second floor. The
fire originated in the room in which
the ovens are located in the rear
OF the building, and spread rapidly to the
second and third floors. Mr.. Erhart sue
ceeded by heroic efforts in getting his
family ou through the windows, but his
1~1-year-old daughter, Clara, after being
rescued ran back into the building for her
mother and was burned to death. Kauff-
man and johnson were intoxicated when
they retired and were sutrocated.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
THE NEWS OF THE DAY
SOUTH DAKOTA HAPPENINGS IN
CONDENSED FORM.
Queer Manner or q Sioux in ke-
lieving His Distress Caused by
the Death Of q Relative-Burned q
Slaughter House and Feels Better
Queer Way Of Assuagtng Grief:

Queer Way of Assuagtng Grief.
Notwithstanding the advancement OF
the Sioux, they still retain many OF their
primitive customs and beliefs. Not long
ago an Indian living on White Clay creek,
III the Pine Ridge reservation, lost q
daughter by death. His affection affected
aim to such a degree that he believed he
was called upon to perform some desperate
Iced, and with this idea he informed his
friends that he must either kill the as
sistant government farmer stationed in
his district, or burn a slaughter house that
was recently completedi in the vicinity. A
1ew nights later the structure was bnrned.
AS no attempt has been made on the life
If the assistant farmer, it is thought the
neart-broken warrior took this means OF
aileviaiing his distress. In the past some
of the more fanatical Indians, when they
felt they were about to die, were imbued
with the idea that IL they took some white
man with them their journey to the happy
hunting grounds would be a pleasant one.
and instances of such attempts are quite
numerous.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
RoeeED HIM or SPEECH.

EOotpads Destroy the Vocal Chords
OF = Moneyless Victim.
William Kastner q cook, was held up by
footpads when passing under the Lake
Street elevated railroad structure in
Market Street, Chicago, Sunday evening.
The robbers searched Kastner's pockets,
but finding nothing OF value there, they
determined to rob him Of his speech. One
of them placed . revolver close to the
victims throat and fired. The bullet cut
through the vocal chords and completely
destroyed Kastner's power of speech. The
robbers escaped.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
HANNis TAYLOR E A
ADMINISTRATORS In No Wise Respon'
stblc for His Utteramces.

administration In No Wise FSespOn-
stbie for His Utterances.
Hannis Taylor, former minister to Spain,
made the following statement:
"As certain Journals have deemed il
necessary to assert that the presen. adj
ministration is in nowise responsible for
my acts rs a private citizen, 1 deem it my
duty to ratify that statement.
1.-THE recent publications signed by me,
and based upon data accessible to every
body, were made upon my sole RESPONSE
bility from \ grave sense OF public duty,
which l cannot doubt is fully appreciated
by the people as a whole, who were en-
titled to my testimony.
81 am sure that the present administra-
ton is doing its entire patriotic duty, and
| have for it 10 adverse criticism what
ever. On The other hand, l cannot believe
that anyone authorized to speak for it
has vcntured 10 criticise me in any paitic-
ular, as al! know that l have discharged
every obligation due to it, whether per-
sonal or official, with punctiliious full
ness"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
CONFIRMS 4 SALE.

Union Pacific Deal O Nd by Fed.
erAl Judge SaubOrn.
Judge W.. III. Sanborn of the United
States circuit court ct st. Paul has con
firmed the government foreclosure sale of
the main line Of the Union Pacific Rail-
road, which took place November l at
Omaha, when the reorganization COM
mite bid upwards Of IS, o0o,O 600 for the
governments claim on this fOad. On Tues.
day, November 9 there was q second sale
under foreclosure of the first mortgage
bonds, controlled by the reorganization
ccmmittee.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
COMPELLED TO RESIGN.
Old Officers OF tho National Life In
surance Company Ousted.

Old Officers OF tho National Life In
Company Ousted.
Commissioner OF Insurance Frederick A.
Belts OF Cincinnati made public on Mon
day the report Of the Investigations of the
National Life Association Of Hartford, the
0utcome of which was the requested res
ignation OF President Fletcher and Di-
rector Wilbur, the voluntary resigna-
ton 81 II. r. Braman, the secretary,
and the reorganization Of the company.
According to the report Of the com-
missioner. it became apparent in the early
stages Of the investigation that the officers
OF the association attempted in many ways
TO mislead the insurance department, and
the general public.
The report gives q detailed statement
from the books of the association which
showed the many discrepancies in reports
to the commissioner.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
SOLD NATURALIZATION PAPERS

Governments Employees in Philadcl.
phia Are Put Under Arrest.
A sensation has bcen caused in political
and Oficial circles of Philadelphia by the
arrest Of several city and United States
government employees Of prominence on
the charge Of conspiracy and the issuance
Of fraudulent naturalization papers. Those
arrested are Eugene Lindsey, clerk in a
notary's Office; Richard Merrick and son
John. clerks in the United States circuit
court. 1t is stated other arrests are in
contemplation. 1t is said naturalization
papers were furnished for ST. each; that
quite a number were issued. They gave
bail for further hearing.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
Shocking Paris Crime.

A man named Dreyfus, believed to be q
cousin Of the Capt. Dreyfus, an artillery
officer imprisoned on the island off the
coast OF French Guinea, his wife, formerly
the Countess Checurty, and their three
daughters, IS, II ami Z years, committed
suicide in Paris Monday morning. The
porter found the bodies in their apart
ments. Dreyfus left a letter for the chief
Of police, ,nclosing 400 francs with which
to defray the expenses of the funeral.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11

Gut the Heart from . Corpse.
While Richard Simpkins and Charles
Wiser were walking through Mt. Pleasant
Cemetery at Millville, N. j., Monday
morning they were startled by finding the
grave Of Mrs. Phoebe Tilton had been
opened. They followed the tracks where
the body had been dragged, and about 200
yards in the woods found the corpse cut
open with Al ak from breast to pelyis and
the heart missing.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
Cost or Luetgert Trial.

Cost OF Luetgcrt Trial.
States Attorney Deneen OF Cook County,
illinois, has filed with Deputy Comptroller
Monaghan his bills for the expenses in
Cured in the prosecution of the Luetgert
case. The actual expenses incurred by the
states attorney amounts to $5,735. For
this expense the county board has appro-
priated 5000. The total expense Of the
trial, including the salaries Of the jurors
and the feeding Of jurors, amounts TO
$S,SO6. The chief item OF the expense in
Cured was 1886 for expe It testimony.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
Battle With Outiaws.

leader Of I gang Of desperadoes. was shot
and killed near . church by Deputy United
States Marshal RAIDER and . large posse.
The light was protracted and RAIDER and
also two Of Hickman's gang were wound.
Hickman left The mOurner's bench to
engage In the fight. He was q postofice
ropher and the leader OF q dangerous band.
sNudd Lefty.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
Mark Twain Not Making Money.

Mark Twain Not Making Money.
Mark Twain's publishers at Hartford,
Conn.,, have received . cablegram from
the author in which he denies the report
that he recently wrote q letter to . per-
sonal friend stating that he had made $S2,-
OO the last two years and had paid his
business debts in full. The facts are that
MI. Clemens still owes about $4,000 ON
account OF G. L. Webster & Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
New York Rcds Celebrate.

Nov York Red0 Celebrate.
NEW yoRK: The anarchists Of this city
On Monday night celebrated the tenth an
ntyGrDary Of the execution Of their com.
Tades IL Chicago by . public meeting In
Clarendon Hall. There were about 500
anarchists III the audience. Johan Most
presided, and read his speech from man
script. He called the government - cow
boy government-with apologies 10 the
cowboys, I, and tickled his hearers by say
Ing that only n bomb was fired In the
HAymarket. and that it did excellent exc.
cutiOn.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
Rich Strike OF Pyritic Ore.

Another rich strike was made in the
Two Bit district near Dead weed last week.
Miners at work on the Gold Hfll property
sinking u shaft, Mt a depth Of 100 feet,
broke into a vein Of pyritic ore similar to
that found in the famous Hardin mine,
about 900 feet lower down tho creek.
The ore is said to run much higher than
that of the Hardin, is nearer the surface
and easier to work. The ore will run a.
high as $500 per ton and there is q very
large hOdy of il.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
Big Blaze ia LouisvilIe.

= S1re ID the fOnr.story building occu-
4 ~ Bradford 4 Lawson, Wholesale
Millinery dealers OF Louisville, Ky, and
tl1b four AtcEY bniIding ON the west occu-
~ Resljanin sAliSr. SholesaIe
u w ID sboSS md shoss. did ol60, 900
11laso eesiy N0nAAy fpQsninR. The con.
Eb Of H. fuiDdfnk &efe fuily insured.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
MAY CAUSE eLooDsHED.

Trouble Feared " Chinese Miners
Ars brought Into Illinois.
6U15NevgELD. ILL.,: Secretary Ryan IL
~ 1iiineis Miners' Union, was called 70
tn capital Tuesday TO protest against the
importation Of Chinese miners at Braid
wood. but the governor was out Of the city.
Ryan believes there will be blc0dshed un-
less the governor Interfere.