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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22
Floods.

The Yellow River. which has been
named the Sorrow of China" Is
probably the most destructive stream
on the face of the earth. In less than
a hundred years it has changed its
channel four times, and the point
where it empties into the sea has,
from time to time. been moved up and
down the coast distance Of 800 miles.
1t runs through vast alluvial plain.
and is fed by streams from great
system of mountains to the north.
When the snow melting on this range
comes at time Of heavy rains the
result Is sure to be terrific flood. IL
has been estimated that in the past
three centuries over 100000 Of hu.
man beings have perished in the floods
Of the Yellow River. For destructive
ness. 10th of life and property, this
stream is unparalleled. and the sobri-
quet bestowed UPON it Is amply justi-
fed by its history.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22
To Increase Ones HeiR hit.

Most short people would like to be
taller. Lut it has never occurred to them
that it Is possible to add to their stat
IRE. Some one has been experiment
ing, and has succeeded in growing
taller by simple if rather uncomfort-
able means. 1t is a well-understood
fact that people are taller In the morn
Ing than at night. OF course, the Diff
ference is extremely tritling, but, all
the same, difference exists. 1t
seems that during the night the joints
and muscles straighten out and stretch.
during the day the frame settles to-
gether and the muscles contract. The
experimcnter has rugged a set Of pull
leys and weights which he attaches by
easy-titting bands to his ankles and also
under his arms. One set of weights
hangs over the foot of the bed. the
other from the head. He claims to have
increased his stature three inches with
in few years. The process. he de-
clares to be not specially conducive to
comfort and restfulness, but greatly de-
string to grow taAer. he has not al
lowed the discomfort attending it to in
terfere. Granting that this is true, and
certainly it has a scientific basis, peo-
pie may grow taller according to their
fancy. 1t might be that if children
were properly looked after and framed
in. in order to remove the weight from
their joints. that they might be brought
up to almost any stature.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22
Annie Float.

Pare and core six large apples, bake
them; add one cupful of powdered
sugar and the beaten white Of one egg.
Beat all together until very light, the
longer it is beaten the lighter and
whittier it will be. Take one-half pint
Of milk, the yolk Of one egg. one tea
spoonful of cornstarch, very little
salt, and one teaspoonful of sugar; put
into a double boiler and stir until it
thickens. Flavor to taste. Place in a
glass dish until cold and float the apple
upon it.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is constitutional cure. Price IS cents.
WAITING THr to I....:oas.

To be shaved Wa..e travelling on 4
fast flying railroad train is not the
pleasantest thing in the world. though
the accidents to men occupying the
BARRIERS chair or the flyer" are not so
numerous as one might suppose. A
writer tells story of man who amid
the joggles and turns and bumps Of the
car noticed with some trepidation q
black cat mewing and licking its chops
expectantly. what Is the cat SO inter-
ested for?" asked the man. Its wait
ing for an ear" said the barber. And
the train rolled on.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22
Houachold Hints.

If you are troubled with insomnia try
hop pillow.
Lemon and orange pecls are fine for
flavoring sauces.
Squeeze the juice of IN orange and
CRATE little nutmeg in the lemonade
just before pouring it into the glasses.
Dissolve little salt in the alcohol
that is to be used for sponging clothing,
particularly where there are greasy
spots.
A high stool or chair is Of great con-
venience in kitchen, as 1t enables the
housewife to sit down when doing work
that must be accomplished on a table.
There is IA rotary upholstery brush
that comes for cleaning button indenta-
tons in furniture and mattresses that
will fill long felt want and prove in
valuable to housekeepers.
The water in which potatoes have
been boiled is very effective in keeping
silver bright. 1t can be bottled for use,
and if required to be kept long time.
a tenth part Of methylated spirits will
do this.
Baked bananas make a delicious
luncheon dish. The skins should be
removed and the fruit sprinkled gener-
ously with brown sugar. They should
then be placed in buttered tin or pie
dish and baked until soft. Serve cold,
around blanc mango.
Tomatoes are almost as useful when
green as when ripe. Green tomatoes
are an excellent vegetable fried. Cut
them into slices half an inch thick,
2prinkle them with salt and pepper, dip
h egg, and roll in crumbs, then fry each
side until brown.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22
PURGE of Carrots.

Boil enough carrots to make pint
after being rubbed through a colander.
Put one and one-half pints Of milk. car
rots and tablespoonful of salt over the
fire. When boiling add three small ia
blespoonfuls of -four rubbed smooth in
little cold milk; stir constantly as it
boils; add teaspoonful of butter and
a dash Of pepper just before taking
from the fire.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22

NJ DONALD THOUGHT HE COULDN'T COUNT
He looked over the fence and counted
seven pigs. He walked back a few
steps and sat down on log. Presently
he found himself counting the pairs of
feet through the crack, and, remarka BILE
as it may seem, and even downright
puzzling to him as it was. there were
eight pairs Of feet. Nearing the fence
that there might be no mistake, he
carefully counted the pairs of feet and
there were eight. He climbed upon the
fence, counted the pigs, and there were
seven. A chill Of superstition seized him
and he got somewhat stampeded and
began homeward retreat in wild dis
order. But in his demoraliZed condition
he met Mr.. Oldham and related to him
his trouble. The two returned and
counted the pairs of feet through the
fence. There We're eight. They looked
over the fence and counted seven pigs.
Then they resolved unanimously to
catch the pigs, one at time, and exam.
inc their feet This they did and found
that one pig had two well-developeo
sets Of front feet. or six feet in all.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22
Corn Beef Hash.

Chop fine sufficient cold corn beef to
make one pint. Mix with it an equal
quantity of cold boiled potatoes chop
ped. Put these into frying-pan. add
one cup of stock or water, tablespoon
full of butter, teaspoonful of onion
juice and three dashes of pepper. Stir
until boiling hot. and serve on buttered
toast.-Ladies' Home Journal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22
A CalifOrnian's ER9house.

Gumbull Gimp, of Eureka, Cal, has
built for himself what he calls a jag
house. 1t is a shed back Of his dwell
ing, and is filed with cheap furniture.
When he comes home In a contentious
frame of mind he smashes things gen.
orally. and argues with a photograph
which he has wound up for that pur-
nose. Mr.. Gimp finds the luxury an
inexpensive one. and eminently salts
factory to Mrs. Gimp.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22

rubber gives the glass a brilliant pol
ish. For utility and cleanliness it ex-
ceeds anything of the kind ever put
upon the market. Its mechanism is
simple. and cannot get out of order.
of the water tank. and the removal of
water may be made through the open
ing in the top of the tank. 1t is the
most simple and effective arrangement
ever patented for this purpose.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22
Water Pudding.

Moisten four tablespoonful Of corn
starch with little cold water, then add
one pint Of boiling water. Put over the
fire for just minute; then take from
the fire; add to it one cup of sugar and
the Juice of two lemons. Pour this,
while hot, over the well-beaten whites
of three eggs; turn into glass dish and
serve with a garnish Of slices Of
oranges.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22
Strawberry Pie.

Line a deep pie pan with a rich I'M
dercrust, prick it we'll with fork to
prevent blistering. and bake. When al
most done fill with the following mix
ture and bake slowly for fifteen min
utes or until the mer;ngue is well set:
Whites of two eggs. one-half cup sugar,
one pint perfect berries. Beat the whites
to a stiff froth, gently stir in the sugar
and berries.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22
Shake Into Your Shoea

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feek
and instantly takes the sting out OF
corns and bunions. It's the greatest
comfort discovery Of the age. Aliens
Foot-Ease makes tight-fitting or new
shoes feel easy. 1t is q certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired,
aching feet. Try it to-day. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores. BY mail for p
cents in stamps. Trial package FREE.
Address, Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22
A Millionairo's simple Life.

Charles H. Hackley, a millionaire
philanthropist. Of Muskegon, Mich. re-
stricts himself to simple living. 1t 10
said of him that he has ridden In his
family carriage only once, and then to
attend a funeral, and that, although he
owns a fine summer residence on Lake
Michigan, he has rarely seen it.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22
of G rcat Pith and Nom emit

Have. ere now. had their currents "turned
awry." IA Hamlet says, by an attack Of dys-
pepsa. Napoleon failed to improve his add
vantage at Austeritz in consequence. 1t Is
said, Of Indigestion brought on by some In
discretion in eating. In order to avoid dys.
pepsa. abstain from over Indulgence, and
prccede the meal by a wineglassful OF Hos
letters Stomach Bitters more effective than
any dietetic in improving the tone OF the
stomach. Liver complaint. chills and fever.
and rheumatism are annihlated by the Bit
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22
Fruit Pin Wheels.

Roll out pie crust thin, and cut into
strips about three inches wide and six
or eight inches long; spread with mar
malade. peach butter or thick jam or
firm jelly. Roll up, fasten the edges
firmly and bake in a quick oven. When
sliced across the little spirals are very
pretty.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22
Real Warm Weather Rest and Com
fort.

There il a powder to be shaken into the
shoes called Aliens Foot Ease, invented
by Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy. N. Y. which
druggists and shoe dealers say is the best
thing they have ever sold to cure swollen.
burning. sore and tender or aching feet.
Some dealers claim that it makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. 1t certainly will
cure corns and bunions and relieve in
stantly sweating. hot or smarting feet.
1t costs only a quarter, and the inventor
viii sead sample free to any address.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22
The Beo Egg.

The egg Of q bee when magnided a
hundred times, IL q beautiful object.
IT has been compared to q tiny pearl,
covered with what ladies call 'blonde,"
many hundreds Of the meshes of which
are required to coat it completely. This
netting II in . radiating pattern. some
thing like the cordage on balloon; but
the meshes. except at the ends. are
hexagonal,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22

The Freaks OF q Flash Of Lightning.
During q severe thunderstorm in Ma
tabeleland, one Of those new" coun-
tries in South Africa Of which we have
heard so mitch Of recent years, !he
lightning struck the telegraph line be-
tweer Buluwayo and Fort Salisbury,
at a spot near the river Tekwe, and
cut up about forty yards Of 1t into
Eieces as small as French nails. HAY
lug wrought so much damage, the cleo
trio fash seems to have repented it.
self, for it collected the fragments OF
one portion and welded them together
side by side in the most beautiful man
ner. That all this should be done dur
in: the moment occupied by the stroke
L, little short Of a marvel.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22

When Sterne was in love. he sent his
sweetheart, Mrs. Draper. "a pot OF
sweetmeats and a pot of honey. neither
OF which contains half the sweetness
peculiar to yourself"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22

Japan is filled from end to end with
all the apparatus of the latest civiliza-
ton. down to the electric car and the
International exhibition.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22
WHAT PUZZLED Mr.. M'DONAL o.
he Had Only Seven Pigs, but Counted
Eight Pair of Forefcet.

Eight Pair of Forefeet.
Oldham & Mcdonald, firm Of Rich.
mond, Ky, have fifty-pound pig
which had a whole lot Of fun out of
them recently. 1t was one OF a lot of
seven which were placed in a board
pen. the bottom board Of which had
been removed.
Mr.. Mcdonald knew that they had
seven pigs. He happened to observe
the pigs through the crack Of a fence
as they stood at a trough. He counted
eight pairs Of front feet all in a row.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22

Piso's Cure for Consumption is our only
medicine for coughs and colds.-Mrs. c.,
Beltz, A39 Sth ave-, Denver, Col, Nov. 8
1895.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22

dryer. 1t can De
used with either
n long or a short
h a II Il lie, I h e
sponge is con-
stantly supplied
W i t h moisture
from the water
tank, while the
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22
Not rlatter,us.

NOT bIottertuGs
neutrality-suspicious. has had
70 change his butter man.
"Whyy"
THE man persisted IN sending him
his butter wrapped up In pages OF his
own poems."--r ".
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22

II IS said that Ras Alula, the great
Abyssinan chief. began life as Il
groom. He ended it by freeing his,
country. 4,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22

Last year about $31 600, 900 worth OF
tobacco was smoked in Spatn-an aver.
age OF $3.50 per head.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22

If the care of the hair were made part
of a lady's education we should not see
SO many gray heads, and the use of Halls
Hair Remover would be unnecessary.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22

Mrs. Wtnalow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
cetfng sOftens the gums reduces In ANIMATION aays
pain. cures wind collie. rs cents bottle.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22
Window Waehin~.

A new process Of window washing is
by the use of a combination consisting
of a water tank, sponge, and rubber
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22

Ammoniated tincture Of quinine, &C.
eording to Nature, II . more eRectual
antidote to bee stinSS than ammonia
alone.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22

Oh, how exceedingly wise are they
that agree with us!
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16

AIr. (. II. Harding. att| farmer was q passenger c bound train this morning
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16

The Adams-Wilson Printing Com pany has Just received 100 0G0 envel-
 ,. 4. |, :, ,,g. ssfer..,l f,,, fha
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16

broken. both would likely have heen
 been dragged off and seriously hurt
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16

1t. Tho lesson Of the atonement day
 tue Jews teaches us n lesson. thu t
 .ra ahnnla nll have Ia common fath-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-13
DEMOCRATIC CLUB EXECUTIVE
Meets at Washington to Take Account
h., S.tn,ff,r

Meets at Washington to Take Account oi
the Situation.
Washington, April 13.-The first meet
ing Of the new executive committee OF
the National Association of Democratic
clubs took place here yesterday at the
Ebbitt House. There was a very full
attendance of members of the cmmittee
and In addition some of the officers were
attendance Of members of the commit.ea 2
The members of the committee say the
meeting was more fully attended and
the interest displayed was greater than
at any previous gathering Of q commit
tee after defeat in a previous campaign.
The reports Of the officers showed a
very satisfactory condition of the af-
fairs of the association.
During the campaign there were in
existence 5000 Democratic campaign
clubs. 5000 of which had been formed
during the campaign and lapsed after
the election. There are approximately
5000 clubs still In existence. The report
of the treasurer showed a small indebt-
edness, which was promptly provided
for and new fund to carry on the work
in hand was created. A committee con-
sisting Of Black, McMillin and Mcguire
was appointed to prepare an address
to the Democratic voters of the country,
which the committee unanimously
adopted. The address generally at
tacks Republican policies and legisia-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-13
0.gs ON Import Duties.

WARRINGTON, April 8.-A letter
from Secretary Of the Treasury Gage,
was recei red by the senate respond.
ing to q resolution OF inquiry as to
orders issued to the custom officers
to delay the liquidation of entries
made Of merchandise arriving after
April 1. The secretary explains tha,
the order was in accordance with the
authority conferred upon him by
law. Vest Of Missouri, presented q
resolution declaring the order "with-
out authority Of law and in viola
tion Of the statutes and customs OF
regulation and governing the pay
ment OF import duties"
Davis, republican. Of Minnesota,
chairman Of the foreign relations
committee, gave notice that he
would move in executive session
Thursday to take up the arbitration
treaty.
The president has decided to rec.
ommsnd to congress an appropria.
tion as indemnity for killing by the
mob OF three Italian citizens at
Hahnville, Louisiana, last August.
1t 10 understood the president has
selected James Martin. Of Battleboro,
W., to be assistant secretary Of war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-13
TO TANNERS LIKING,
Another Batch of State Ap.
pointments.
The FISH COMMISSION.
Secretary Gage on Import
Duties.
Other Late News of the Day
by Wire.

Springfield, April lS.-In the sen.
ate. Lundin's bill repeating the libel
law was taken up. After varioul
motions to amend and postpone &C.
tion it was referred to the committee
on judiciary. The governor sent In
the following appointments, which
were confirmed:
Trustees Of the Soldiers Orphans'
Home. John B. Wolf. Bloomington;
Richard A. Lemon, Clinton.
Members Illinois board Of fish COM
missioners. 8. B. Bartlett. Quincy;
Nathan H. Cohen, Urbana; Angus st
Lenke, Chicago.
Trustees Illinois Institution for the
Education OF the Blind at Jackson.
vile. N. w. Bransop, Petersburg;
Augustus Dow, Pittsheld; Edward
w. Row, Chicago.
In the house the judiciary appor-
tionment bill was taken up on the
third reading. After an extended
debate. action was postponed until
tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-13
READS LIKE A CHICAGO STORY.
Two Men Rob Yonkcrs, n. u, Bank In
Bro ad Daylight.

3, NJ 1s,k
Bro ad Daylight.
Yonkers, n. Y, April 13.-Shortly af--
er noon yesterday two men entered the
Yonkers Savings bank on Getty Square,
in the heart of town: held up Lyman
Cobb. the aged cashier; stole $4.4O0. and
escaped. About 12:15 O'Clock, when no
one was in the bank but the cashier and
Treasurer Williams, the latter in an
inner room, young man, cleanly
shaven and dressed in q light suit Of
clothes, entered and engaged Cashier
Cobb in conversation, telling him that
he expected to meet a friend there Who
would make a large deposit. The
young man turned to go. and the CASH
ier returned to his desk, under which
he noticed something black which he
at first thought was a dog. The black
object sprang up and moved toward the
cash drawer.
The startled cashier turned to the
window, expecting assistance from the
young man with whom he had been
talking. The young man, however, COW
cred the cashier with a revolver. The
man inside also held a revolver to the
cashiers head while he transferred
packages of bills to his pockets, drop
ping $500 package in his haste. With
his revolver still covering the cashier
the man on the inside backed slowly &c
the gate, opened it and passed out.
walked through the narrow passage IN
front of the executive Office door and
around to his companion. The men
hurried out of the door, keeping Cobb
covered with their reviewers to the last.
When Cobb recovered from his sur.
,@,.-.. L. ~.
ed after them, but they had disao-
peared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-13
Live Stock Quarantine Declared.

Springfield. Ills. April 13.-tsovernor
Tanner has issued n proclamation upon
the recommendation of the state live
stock commission scheduling the terri
tory described by the secretary
of agriculture of the United
States against the. Texas or
splenic fever, and prohibiting cattle
therefrom shipped into this state be-
tween Feb. Is and Dec. !. OF each year.
in accordance with the regulations of
the state live stock commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-13
LEGISLATION AGAINST RAILWAYS
by . Report Of . Commit.
tee of Michigan Statesmen.

Recommended by . Report Of . Commit
tee of Michigan Statesmen.
Lansing. Mich. April 1.-THE wideow
committee Of the legislature. which has
been investigating various allegations
made by Governor Pingree and others
against the railways Of the state, sub.
mitted a report yesterday which rec
ommends as follows: First. that a COM
mittee be appointed by the governor to
arbitrate all differences between ship
pers and railroads; second, all freight
traffics should be under the jurisdiction
Of the state: third. railroads should be
obliged to furnish freight cars to ship
pers within forty-eight hours after hav-
ing been served with written notice for
the same; fourth. railroads should be
obliged to furnish storage room for per-
ishable freight until they are able to
furnish cars for its transportation;
fifth. railroads should be held liable
for damage resulting from wrong de-
livery or loss of freight shipped for
destinations reached by other connect
ing lines; sixth. ali fast freight lines
should be obliged to incorporate under
the laws Of this state, with Offices with
In the state.
Tho committee also recommends laws
to regulate switching and delivery of
cars and fixing charges for same; that
the law forbidding determinations in
freight rates be amended so as to re-
move Its apparently broad discretion
ary feature: that uniform forms of
freight bills be required, which
shall show the weight. rate and
class for which the bill is rem
dered. a state railroad commission is
also recommended. 1t is generally be-
lieved that while the house is favorable
to anti-railway legislation the senate
is not.