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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16
SWEPT BY A GALE.
Ruin and Icath Along the Coast Of the
Gulf OF Mexico,

Death and disaster by flood and storm
wcpt the Texas coast Sunday night. The
bwns of Port Arthur, Sabine Pass, and
|abine were inundated. The estimates
deaths i'll those places vary from eight
forty. The towns named We're cut off
rom railroad communication because Of
ne Hood. and from telcgraphc communi-
atioh by reason of the blowing down Of
le wires. To the west Of Sabine the
owns and ranches and farms along the
cast for forty miles have been devas-
ated. In the Town of Winnie only Two
.ouses remain standing. To the south
t Galveston there is known to have been
great rise in the water as far as Corpus
thristi
To get a comprehensive understanding
K how the disaster happened 1t is neccs-
hry to explain the geography Of the coun-
~. The towns of Sabine, Port Arthur,
nd Sabine Pass are in jefferson County,
pc southeasternmost county in Texas.
'he entire county is practically low prai-
}e. The towns Of Sabine and Of Sabine
lass are on the banks of a short, deep
Fream that connects Sabine Lake with
he gulf. Port Arthur is on the west
bank of Sabine Lake. Sabine Lake is fit
teen miles long, about hve miles VIDE, ana
is fed by two large rivers, the Sabine and
the Neches. The lake is shallow. being
generally from five to eight feet deep. and
the land bordering upon it has little eleva-
ton.
For two days, Friday and Saturday, the
wind had been blowing heavily from the
southwest. driving the waters Of the gulf
up into the lake and it's estuaries. On
Sunday this southwest wind increased to
a gale and the water poured in from the
sea at a great rate. Suddenly Sunday
night the wind swung around 20 the north
and developed into one of the ierccst
blows that has been experienced therea-
bouts in years. The winds whipped the
waters back from the rivers and drove
them toward the lake, and the waters OF
the lake were driven against the waters
that were rushing in from the gulf. The
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16

those at Lexington and Bunker HILL
was small in itself, but tremendous in
its results" said a veteran. IF the
Confederates had lost at Bull Run, I,
think, perhaps, 1t would have vindicat-.
ed the wisdom Of Mr.. Lincoln's course
in calling for $4,000 men for three
months, to crush the rebellion. But
the Confederates didn't lose, and 1t took
the North four years instead Of three
months to suppress secession. AT the
first Bull Run a number OF general
officers, who We're then only colonies.
were engaged. Among these Gen. Will
liam Tecumseh Sherman and Gen. Hen
ry w. Slocum afterwards became the
most prominent. After the battle one
Of the colonies had heard that several
Of them were to be promoted to briga-
diers. What do you think Of that?' in
quired one Of them Of Sherman. Think!
answered Tecumseh. 4 think IL we es-
cape reduction to the ranks for con-
structive cowardice 1t is all we can ask
or expect Utica Observer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16
FAVOR TORCH AND BULLETS.
Social Democracy In Chicago Express
Indignation at killing of Miners.

Members Of the Social Democracy OF
America call for blood in revenge Of the
miners killed at Hazleton, Pa. Speeches
were made and resolutions adopted AT
their meetings in Chicago, of which The
keynote was Revenge! Sack! Fire! Burn
Kill! Siay!'
Two meetings were held, at which this
sentiment was expressed. There were
hot speeches and milder resolutions at the
meeting Of branch l, at the hall, l6O
Washington street. There were hot
speeches and hotter resolutions at the
meeting Of branch =, to which Lucy Par
sons belongs, held at 1915 Milwaukee
avenue.
At the latter place the resolutions ia
vored killing millionaire for every miner
who was slain in Pennsylvania. The
torch was urged as the next best means
Of revenge. Speeches Of a very incen-
diary nature were made by Fitzgerald,
Murphy, Leo Richardson, Leroy NJ. Good
win, and others.
A number Of meetings Of Poles were
also held. ut which resolutions were
adopted denouncing the killing Of their
countrymen.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16

their hats and the nine bodies
were carried through while the
band played dirge. Father
Aust and the snrpliced acolytes met the
men at the church steps. The service
was of the most impressive character.
Five priests ofiiciated. Father Zyrhowiz
preached the funeral sermon in the Polish
language. The Rev. J. V. Moylan of st.
Gahricrs Church addressed the people in
English. The nine bodies were buried in
n grave 8 by "a feet. OF the twelve men
buried four were Polish, four Greeks and
rour Lithuanians.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16
"Wc. the miners of pennSy..ya-

eve. the miners Of Pennsy.va-
MIA, West Virginia, Ohio, In
diana and Illinois, in convention
assembled, do hereby agree to ac-
cept the proposition recommended
by our national executive commit
tee, viz, 60 cents in the Pittsburg
district. all places in the above
ramed States where relative
price can be obtained 20 resume
work and contribute literally to
the miners who do not receive the
advance, where the fight must be
continued to = bitter finish.
The ,national officers. executive
board and district presidents are
to act as an advisory board for the
purpose Of providing ways and
means for the carrying on Of the
strike where necessary.
provided. however. that no dis
trict resume work FOR ten days il
order to give miners in other dis
.r.cts time to confer with their OPP
orators and get the price il pos
sible.'
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16
Told In q Few Lines.

Prince Bismarck is suffering from neu.
calgia Of the face.
Robert A. Magee, a bachelor farmer
who lives near st. Matthias, Mimi, was
robbed Of 1850.
At the meeting Of the Board Of Direc.
tors Of the Oregon Railway and Naviga-
ton Company A. l.. Mohler was elected
president.
Three tramps who were stealing ride
were fatally injured in the wreck Of
st. Louis and San Francisco passenger
train near st. Louis.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16
STRIKE Is SETTLED.
MINERS At COLUMBUS ACCEPT
THE 65.CENT RATE.
RccOmln endatiOu of this Executive
Committee Is Adopted-Timc IL
Wanted to Arrange the Proportion.
atc scales-Delay of Ten Days Voted.
Compromise Agreed Upon.

BY the action Of the national convention
OF coal miners at Columbus Saturday the
great coal strike was brought 10 close.
Work will be resumed in all the mines in
ten days. Some mines ut the principal
centers may be reopened Immediately.
The basis of the settlement is at the
rate OF 60 cents a ton for the Pittsburg
district a proportionate rate for llli-
nois and Indiana would be SO cents a
ton. The rate is different in the different
districts owing to the greater or less labor
required in digging ton of coal. Where
the veins are rich and thick and not deep
ly covered the rate is less than where the
veins are lean and deep under the soil.
The resolution adopted by the conven-
ton is as follows:
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16
Smashing Old Cannon.

6m 6OnlU3 Olu A0u0OQs
Terrific detonations are heard down
the Schuylkill Valley at Reading, Pa.
on nearly every week day, from morn
ing until night. In secluded ravino
near the Reading railroad the Mnoca-
cy Blasting Company is breaking up
big guns with dynamite. 1t also
smashes to pieces other huge iron cast
ings, to be sold to scrap dealers. The
noise of the explosions can be heard
for miles. On July the company re-
ceived two historic cannons, which will
be broken into pieces. They were
brought from the Brooklyn navy yard
on special cars and they weigh 96,47O
and 95,625 pounds. The guns were
used at the vicksburg siege by General
Grants forces, firing shots Of 1000
pounds.
The government officials were loatA
to have the guns destroyed and offered,
them to a number Of Grand Army
posts, but the necessary arrangements
could not be made to have them ac-
cepted. In few days these historic
field pieces will be smashed into bit4
and sold for scrap. The company ~
broken up many defective cann0a
bought at gun works. Il also smssh4a
nearly all the condemn@d rms 1oestko
War and Navy Departments. The ~.
Mantle Is fred By electricity ana ! 6s4
men do the work Pittsburg Pest
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16

Still at WORK. The
operators, however. are appcehensive Of
4 strike and want to be prepared for an
emergency. Two mine superintendents
in the immediate vicinity have asked Gen.
Goblin to place guards around their
houses.
Trouble has broken out at Coke Broth
ers' colliery at Eckley. Two hundred
miners at Buck mountain, which is about
three mines from Eckley. went on strike
and started toward the Eckley mines. The
superintendent Of the Eckley colliery tel
egraphed Gen. Goblin for troops. The
miners marched on the Eckley mines and
forced the miners to quit work. 1t was
stated that the miners had been roughly
handled by the strikers. Gen. Goblin CT
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16

r. II. Ackert, the oldest conductor on
the Wabash Road in Missouri, fell or was
pushed from his train while running south
near the Iowa and Missouri line and died
from his injuries.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16

The Ocean Steamship Company's
steamer Gate City was run into off Egg
Harbor light, near New York, by large
vessel, the identity of which is not known.
The Gate City's starboard side was stove
lust above the water line abatf the en-
cine. a large section of the deckhouse alss
being broken.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16
Women Attock Mine cu.rd..

Emma Haas, the miners Joan of Arc,
and three other women were arrested for
marching at Plum Greek, by sheriff's dep
uties. The attempt to make the arrests
precipitaved an incipient riot, in which the
deputies Jared badly. No one was serious
" hurt, but scarcely deputy escaped a
clubbing and Superintendent Sam De Ar
init was cut on the hand.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16

The almond crop in California will DO
a larger one than last yea.. and the nuts
will be very large and fn< The warm
weather has cured them Neely and the
harvest this season will begin fully week
AZ ten days earlier than heretofore.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16
Will Call for Ind e m nity.

A dispatch from Vienna says that much
excitement has been caused there by the
news OF the shooting by deputy sheriffs at
Latimer, Pa, OF number Of Austrian
and Hungarian subjects. Consular re-
ports of the affair that have been received
characterize the conduct of the deputies
as unjust and unnecessary. The foreign
office will demand strict compensat ton
from the United States.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16

The Fire and Police Board Of Denver
demanded the resignation of Chief OF
Police 'Brien on the ground that he does
not possess the judgment or discretion
requisite to successfully manage the po-
lice department"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16

Capt. Joseph F. kempton, who figured
in the sensational court martial Of the At
lanta (Ga.) artillery officers, has been
arrested on the charge of embezzling be-
tween 81 600 and $1,000.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16

Charles p. Winkley, claim agent for the
Illinois Steel Company, committed suicide
at Chicago by throwing himself from the
thirds window Of his boarding house.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16

Philip D. Armour, the Chicago million.
aire. il a very early riser, and is said to
be in his Office every morning BY $50
o'clock.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16

The Northwestern Miller gives the out.
put Of -four at Minneapolis, Duluth-Supe-
rior and Milwaukee last week at 421, ~
barrels.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16

Queen Victoria rules 11,l7HO o.
square miles Of territogy. ana "a - =,
e67 Of population.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16
THE FIELD OF BATTLE
INCIDENTS AND ANECDOTES OF
THE WAR,

The Veterans Of the Rebellion Tell of
Whistling Bullets, Bright Bayonets,
BurstinR Bombs. Bloody Battles,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16

give the Yiuufc,
the collieries. as all
the men in them are
still at work. The
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-16

Gen. Sherman Just After Bull Ruu.
1.-THE drst battle Of Bun Run, like
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-03

The Rex damage suit has not yot been
disposed of by the Superior Court jury
1t was expected that the case would have
been concluded yesterday afternoon but
when the session had come to close.
II. Bayard Heisel who is associated with
Mr.. Hiles for the plaintiff had only finish
ed his argument.
This morning Mr.. Vandegrift made his
closing argument for the defense and was
followed by Mr.. Hilles in his final argu.
ment for the plaintiff. This afternoon the
jury will BIO charged.
This was the day fixed for hearing the
damage suit Of Pierce VS.. Mayor and Coun-
Gil of Wilmington but because of COM
hinatiOn of circumstances tho case was
continued until this afternoon. The Rex
damage case was tho principal factor
against the opening, but when the special
Jury panel was called it was learned that
there were other conditions which prevent
cd the immediate taking Of the case.
w. j. Lattomu', John w. Mccoy and
James i. Dickinson were delayed by II
breakdown on the Delaware Railroad and
did not reach the building until after II
o'clock. Andrew LOckUrman was ex-
cuScd from jury because Of illness; j. F..
ElasOn, because Of being a member of the
General Assembly; John +. Cheairs, be-
cause of Illness and James G. McCOmb,
because of recent bereavement This left
but seventeen members of the jury.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-03
CHAs. H. YALE's 1.-THE TWELVE TEMpTA.


CHAs. H. YALE's 1.-THE TWELVE TEMpTA-
TONS"
If you want to see surprising enter
tainment which you can enjoy, go witness
that truly magnificent and astounding
spectacle Chas. H. Yale's 1.-THE Twelve
Temptations" which will be presented at
the Grand Opera House on Friday even.
ing.
Mr. Yale has produced many delightful
and sumptuous show pieces but in this
one he has fairly surpassed himself. The
play Is q delicious melange of fairy tale,
pantomimic comedy, spoken comedy, bal
let and vaudeville, and gives every auditor
about five times bis moneys worth in
merriment, beauty, surprises and interest.
"The Twelve Temptations is a marvel of
intricate and novel scenery, every set of
which is new, and was painted and built
expressly for it. There are trick devices
sure tolnake everybody roar, and he final
transformation "Davy Jones Locker is a
perfect vision of enchantment, wholly
different from anything of thekind yet
exhibited on the American stage. The
costumes are dazzling and gorgeous, while
the grand ballets "lhe -Four Seasons
"rhe Reigning Female Fads," 1.-The
National Trio Issues" and the improved
"Shaft CT Light" introduce two of the
greatest Italian Dremieres, Signoritas
Ferrero and Basseggio, supported by the
biggest and best ballet troupe ever organ
izod, and under the direction of London's
most famous Maltre de Ballet, Signor
Aurelio Coccia. Acrobatic fcats by the
Rnsaires, a great boxing contest by the
Brothers Elliott, juggling by John Harry
a 'Chanson Characteristique" by Ssson
and Bruno and tho "Giddy Old Maid by
Rose Kesner are among the telling specl.
altics which help to diversity the perform
auCu
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-03

Lent began to-day and services were
held in all the Catholic and Episcopal
Churches, Yesterday was Shrove Tuesday
and services were held In a number Of
Catholic and Episcopal Churches. This
was Ash Wednesday. Tonight in I'M.
manuel Church, Rev. J. II. Chesley Of
Claymont win preach.
Seen from the religious side Lent always
has Its beautiful Significance; but Viewed
from other points It holds its old, old pres
tige Of the needed sprlngtime lull and
bears traces OF Its pagan origin as well as
Its Christian meaning,
Society in general follows natures lead
and deyotes these six weeks to comparative
rest and relnxation housekeepers know
the season as one in which 1t Is most diff
cult to provide for the table, since the
winter fruits ETC., are exhausted and the
early spring vegetables are not yet here.
The most popular form Of quiet enter
tainment among those present who do
not forego all pleasures will be teas, whist
and classes.
The literary girl reads early and late
during Lent; the lighter ones study bit,
with glance now and then at the cal
ender and the clock to'see II release is not
near at hand, and the gayest damsels Of
the waning season sun themselves under
Southern skies and plan new conquests
for the summer. And SO the wheel goes
round, and the world Is a neyer-endng
play and 'tLe men and women meIely
players.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-03
DOTS.

>.
Maxwell r. Daunenburg is spoken Of as
City Treasurer.
Mrs. Hannns Bible class Of Union NJ.
T.. Church will give supper IN tho church
on Thursday evening, March /. First
table at clock. Tickets 2)c.
Mes. Mary Iowa Dickinson was pro.
vented from speaking in Central Church
last night because OF sickness
The regular mooting Of The Water Com
mission was held yesterday afternoon,
w. o. MerrcI Pennsylvania Railroad
opcral or has been transferred TO Washing
ton, and Howard 9. Downes succeeds
| him.
Revival services are boing conducted at
West Church.
The Remington Machine Company has
received the contract to build the large
Corliss engine for John a, LUngel's brew
cry.
Isaac Dillon has had to return to his
home again having suffered relapse.
Robert Barrett will make an excellent
candidate for council in the seventh ward
He Is good man aud should make 8
strong canvass He Is considered u good
man for tho position
- Fritz Kloit2 is cOnllucd to his bed suTei-'
Ing with n severe attack OF grip
Mrs. Black residing 9l3 Linden Ave
aged r. years was found yesterday morn
ing at her bed side having a phrayletio
stroke of the left side. DR.. Taylor was
called in and rendered medical aid,
A colorcd man named Fred Thomas
was killed by p. W. Il B. train at Rid.
ley Creek this morning.
w. L. Wilson will erect six two story
dwellings at Dupont and Rowland streets
at cost OF 81 900
Martin Spencer, colored, has been ar.
rested on tho charge Of carrying concealed
deadly weapon. /,
Detective Witsil went to Philadelphia
to-day on the Tuchton case.
The Steamer Cindad de Reus, from So.
vile, Spain entered port to-day to load
with oil
Mr.. Thomas Moreland is lying very Ill
at his home on West Fourth street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-03
Tour to Washington nj Excet dtngly Low
Rates.

A Tour to Washington Mt Exceedingly Low
Rates.
Washington Is to-day the handsomest
city In America, and undoubtedly one of
the most beautiful capitals in the world.
That grand monumental building. the
Capitol, has no counterpart The new
Congressional Library, with its statues,
its bas reliefs, and its marble halls, is
veritable palace The great monument
five hundred and fifty. five feet high, Is tho
loftiesu memorial shaft in The world, and
the National Museum has the repu tation
of being the most perfect in design for the
purpose Of any in existence. In point of
interest it is second only to the famous
British Museum of London. The three.
day tours of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company are arranged to cover all these
points of interest, and many more
The tour of the city is made under the
personal escort of an experienced tourist
agent, and every facility is afforded for
completed visit.
The next tour of the present series will
leave New York and Philadelphia March
II. Round trip tickets including hotel
accommodations and every necessary ex-
pense will be sold at rate of $l4 so from
New York, Sll. 30 from PHILADELPHIA aud
at proportionate rates from other stations.
Apply to ticket agents: Tourist Agent,
ll05 Broadway, New York; or Ga w.
Boyd, Assistant General passenger Agent
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-03
Am0se MsMrs.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
ROB ROY"

Tomorrow night at the Grand Opera
House the famous Whitney Opera Com.
pany will present for the first time here
DeKoven and Smiths great romantic
opera Rob Roy" One year of successive
performances at the Herald Square Thea
tire, New York brought both fame and for
tune to both authors and manager and a
continued season of prosperity on the
| road puts "Rob Roy" In the front rank Of
popular operas.
The story deals with most popular
subject that of the invasion of Scotland
by Prince Charles Stuart backed by Rob
Roy and his clan to regain from the Eng
lish the throne Of his ancestors. 1t should
not be understood that the book is purely
roman6ic as strong and well developed
view OF comedy permeates the whole per-
Torrance. The music is however the i'm.
portant factor and In this M, DeKoven has
given the most successful work Of his use
full career.
His melodies arc Scotch In tone and the
quaint melodies Of the Highlands have
been brought largely into play. Particu-
larily strong are the choruses which grow
to such strength as to compare with
Grand Opera. The costnming Is brilliant
being made up of the many colored plaids
of the clans.
The scenic equipment Is of a high order
and introduces Highland pictures of
most interesting and beautiful character.
Tho company is one of great strength So
lected with Mr. Whitney's usual care and
numbers over half hundred