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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
To Dawson City by Balloon.

NJ. Aver, a real estate man of Oakland,
Cal, proposes to establish balloon service
between juneau and Dawson City. X. A.
Hughson is with him in the scheme as soon
as he can induce those interested to SUBJ
scribe $1,000. NJ. Aver, who has evolved
this plan, is an old balloonist and says the
scheme is practicable. He says the trip
fran Juneau to Dawson City ought to be
made in twenty -four hours.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Col. streater Turned Down.

Lieut.. Col. James B. r. Streater OF the
Tenth Regiment National Guards, who
gained notoriety during the Homestead
riots by having Private lams suspended by
the thumps and drummed out OF camp for
expressing approval of the shooting of II.
C. Frick, was defeated for reelection by
Maj. James f. Barnett. Col. Streator has
been member OF the guard sixteen years.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Over "a Years on the Bench.

Associate Justice Stephen J. Field of the
supreme court of the United States on
Monday broke the record for continuous
service on the supreme bench, having
served thirty -four years, five months and
six days, one day longer than the former
chief justice, John Marshall, whose services
hitherto had been the longest Of all justices
since the establishment of the national
tribunal Of last resort.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19

Peace Negotiations at a StandstiN
The Greco Turko peace negotiations be-
tween the ambassadors Of the powers and
Tewfik Pasha, the Turkish foreign minis
ter, are at a complete standstill. This is
due to refusal of Lord Salisbury to allow
a Turkish occupation OF Thessaly during
a partial payment of the indemnity agreed
upon. Lord Salisbary's objection is based
upon fear that an occupation thus begun
might become nermanent.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Stays His Mother.

Monday morning the body of Mrs. Kate
Gallagher, school teacher of Galveston,
Texas, was found in bed with her throat
cut, and her body burned beyond recog-
milton. After killing her the murderer
fired the bed. Virgil, a 20-year-old son of
the murdered woman, was arrested and
confessed that he committed the crime to
get money to spend on variety actress.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
MARKET QUOTATIONS


Chicago-Cattle, common to prime,
$500 to $3.50; hogs, shipping grades,
$500 to $4.25; sheep, fair to choice, 500
TO 1850; wheat, No. red, Sic to SIC:
corn, No. 2, 27c to 29c; oats, No. z, tic
to 1Sc; rye, No. .. 45c to Acc; butter,
choice creamery, lac to Ice; eggs. fresh,
lOc to l2c; new potatoes, 6Oc to 75c per
bushel.
lndianapolis-Cattle, shipping, $500 to
$500; hogs, choice light, $500 to $4.25;
sheep. common to choice. $500 to 1915;
wheat, No. ?, Tie to 79c; corn, No. 2
white, &c to 2Sc; oats, No. white, pic
to pc.
st. Louis-Cattle. $500 to $5.25: hogs.
$500 to $4.25: sheep, $500. to $500:
wheat, No. 2, SSc to 9Oc; corn, No. =
yellow, Doc to PC: oats, No. 2 white, tic
to 19c; rye, No. 2, 45c to Acc.
Cincinnati-Cattle, $3.50 to $500; hogs,
$500 to $500; sheep, $3.50 to $500:
wheat. No. 2, Soc to SIC: corn, No. =
mixed, 2Sc to 29c; oats, No. = mixed, tic
to 19c; rye. No 2, 44c to ACC.
Detroit--Cattle. $3.50 to 1925: hogs,
$500 to $500; sheep, $3.50 to $500;
wheat, No. ,, Soc to Sic: corn, No. 2
yellow. PC to 2Bc; oats. No. 2 white, 19c
to Zoe; rye, 45c to 47c.
Toledo-Wheat, No. 2 red, SIC to Csc:
corn, No. , mixed. CSC to 29c: oats, No
white. tic to Zoe: rye. No 2, Acc to 47c;
clover seed. $4.3O to S4.4O.
Milwaukee-Wheat, No. spring, SIC
to SSc; corn, No. 3, &c to 29c; oats, No.
, white, 21c to 23c: rye. No. /, 45c to 47c;
barley, No. 2. Boo to 42c; pork, mess,
$3.50 to $S.2J.
Buffalo-Cattle, $500 to $5.25; hogs,
$500 to $3.50; sheep, $500 to S4.75;
wheat, No. red, Sac to SEC; corn, No. 2
yellow, &c to 33c; oats, No. 2 white, 21c
to 22c.
New York Cattle, $500 to $3.50: hogs.
$3.50 to $4.75: sheep, $500 to $3.50;
wheat. No. 2 red, SIC to Soc; corn, No. 2,
32c to 34c; oats, No. white. PIC to
&c; butter, creamery, 12c to Ice; eggs
Western, lSc to 15c.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Buying Wheat in Kansas City

Buying Wheat in Kansas City.
Minneapolis millers are buying wheat in
Kansas City. Within the past week they
are said to have taken between l5O, 900 and
25O. 900 bushels and the indications are that
good deal more cash wheat will be
shipped in that direction before the spring
wheat crop begins to come into the Min.
neapolis market freely.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Saloon Attacked by Women.

The town of Harper, Harper County,
Kansas, was in a state of riot for three
days last week over the opening of joint
or alley saloon. a company of women
marched to the joint and attempted to
break down the door with axes and clubs,
but were driven away by the police. They
then marched to the mayors Office and
his resignation.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Have Been swept to Sea.

David Dalton, well known swimmer
whose feats attracted considerable atten-
ton at the worlds fair; Fred Peters of
New Bedford, Mass, and Walter Arnold
OF Boston are missing. Dalton attempted
to swim from Coney Island to the Sandy
Hook lightship, distance OF eighteen
miles, the two men accompanying him in a
boat. It IS feared all three have been
swept away to sea.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Exposes a ..Medical School. :"

HApOsc0 N0UIC0B oCHOOI.
In signed article in the Kansas City
Star DR.. NJ. NJ. Smith, professor in the
Kirkville, Mo-, school of osteopathy, ex-
poses the National School of Osteopathy,"
so called, of the former city, which he de-
clares sold him diploma for $50 within a
week, although he had not taken day Is
study in the institution. The supposed
school has been in existence for some time.
The officers of the Kirkyille school, whose
founder is DR.. A. T. Still, the discoverer of
the science, have decided to bring criminal
proceedings against the concern.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19

Commander Mor0ng Retired.
An order has been issued by the navy
department. retiring Commander J. c..
&(erong on August q. he having reached
lho age limit Of SO years. His retirement
ng0motes Lieut.. Commander Albert Ross
- be commander.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
He Preferred to Die.

Jess Babcock, formerly of Webster, took
dose of strychnine and died in a few
minutes afterward. He was to have been
married to Miss Luella Gardner at Eagle
Bend. Mimi, on the day that he committed
suicide. After the death of his father.
several years ago, he stayed around Web
ster some time and acquired strong appe-
tite for liquor. About three years ago he
went TO Minnesota and had not been heard
OF until the tragedy which ended his life
became known.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19

Pope May Take q Hand Now.
A special dispatch from Rome says it is
reported there that the pope will excom-
anunicate Prince Henri of Orleans and the
Count Of Turin, as dueling is forbidden by
- Roman Catholic Church.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
TO BE CHOKED TO DEATH.

Fate of Man Who Assassinated
Premier CanOvas.
Michel Angiolllo, the anarchist assassin
of Premier Canovas, has been tried by
cout martial at Vegara, Spain, and found
guilty and sentenced to death. Upon
hearing his sentence the prisoner turned
deathly pale and had to be assisted from
the court room. He will be garroted in
DrisOn
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Rush Old Wheat 70 Market.

Farmers in and around Huron are
crowding all marketable wheat from last
years crop into market, but the supply is
very limited. Local ml!ers are anxiously
gathering IN all they can store. Mime
apolis mlliers are also searching for their
share. Very little OF this seasons crop
mas been thrashed. The quality is good
out tho yield far below the estimate.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
May Have to Summon sagasta.

The Spanish political horizon is men,
acing. Senior Romero Robledo has pub
licly declared in favor of the retention of
Capt. Gen. Weyler and against any recon
citation with the dissident conservatives.
1t is expected that this will upset the plans
of the conservative party and of the court,
and will compel the queen regent to sum-
mon the liberals.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
TORNADO IN NEW YORK.
A Small Twister Does Considerable
Damage.

Uam0Ge.
Tuesday tornado passed from west to
east about q mile from the village OF
Hagaman, suburb of Amsterdam, n. V,
wreck;1g several buildings. Three barns
were blown down and a house wrecked
The damage will amount to several thou
sand dollars. Crops were badly damaged,
One woman was badly injured.
A tornado passed over the eastern end
of Fulton County, New York, on the same
date, three farm houses and many barns
and outbuildinus being completely de-
molished. Many people sought refuge in
their cellars. Mrs. Robinson and son OF
Broad Albin sought refuge behind their
barn. The structure was blown down and
both seriously injured.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Dlsastrous storm IA Ohio,

Disastrous Storm In Ohio.
u terrific storm swept over Hicksville,
Ohio, the other day. doing $4,000 damage
~ unrooting and Otherwise injuring build
s1ngs. The loss 70 crops in the, surrounding
eountFy u great.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
will Buy Rifles in Germany.

General Francisco 4. Mena, secretary of
communications and public works of
Mexico, has been commissioned TO go to
Berlin and personally receive from the
manufacturers $4,000 Mauser rifles and ten
rapid firing guns, with which the Mexican
army is to be equipped.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Dies of His Injuries

William Carey young saloonkeeper at
Eureka. died OF injuries received in a RIM
away accident at Bowdie. o. c. Gibson
hveryman. had several bones broken but
will recover
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19

Biblical Drama is Barred Out.
The public censor at Berlin, Germany,
Dos refused to grant license for the pro-
1ueti0n OF Herr Sudermann's drama,
tsJohannes." because the subject of the
LAY IA biblical one.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
BURGLARY AT TERRY,
Lamontague's JeweIry Store Cleaned
Out.

Burglars entered the jewelry store Of
Oliver Lamontague at Terry and COM
pietely Quilted it of everything valuable.
The drawers in which the stock of jewery
was deposited were forced and Is watch
cases, solid gold and filled, Is high grade
movements, ID gold watch chains, 3 dozen
Black Hills gold and set rings and other
jeweiry. amounting in all to something
over 500, were taken. The burglars also
tapped the till of the Dickinson drug store
getting Sl.5o for their pains and overlook.
ing about $50 in bills. They were eyi.
IDENTIFY old hands at the business, AZ the
clean cut character of their work would
Indicate.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Felts Fails to Fly.

w. b. Felts was deferred Sunday In
making his leap from the summit Of Pixies
Peak. A snowstorm ragged from early
morning till late in the evening.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Need Another Bank.

There is good opening in Howard for
a second bank and the man who goes with
capital to invest in such an enterprise will
receive no end Of encouragement. Howard
has but one bank at the present time, and
another is needed badly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Threshing a Disappointment

Ihreslling has commenced in the vicinity
OF Hurley and the yield thus far reported
Is disappointment. Eight bushels is
about the average for wheat The rise in
the market is therefore much appreciated
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
INSURANCE STATISTICS.
Synopsis Of tho Business Done in
south Dakota in 1900.


South Dakota in 1900.
The advance sheets of the insurance
commissioners report showing the volume
of business for 1896 in South Dakota are
out. and contain many interesting facts in
regard to fire and life insurance in the
state.
The fire risks written by foreign com
panies for the year were Sl7 1852, 1856, less
than any year since 1899, which showed a
little over S16,000.00O The premiums re-
ceived were 1851 AL, which are less than
any year since 1891. The losses incurred
were $l63, 439, less than any year since 1892,
with about Sl2S.0OO This leaves all the
companies operating in the state a balance
Of $l9S, 002; less their cost of business.
In life insurance, all fratcrnal assess
ment companies except the n. q. L. w.
are included in the business of foreign
companies, and with them included the
total risks written for the year amount to
$685. rs, which is smaller amount than
for any year since 1892 and only about half
the risks written for 1895. Premiums re-
ceived for the year amounted to 1914 ,2ll
losses incurred, sop 9l5; losses paid. $2l7,
68t. With a volume of business of only
about one half of 1895, the losses incurred
are nearly equal to that year, and the
losses paid are in excess, showing that the
business was not nearly so profitable.
The fraternal assessment companies
make a showing which proves them to be
favorably received in the state. The A. O.
U. w. leads with s14, $4,000 insurance in
force at the end Of the year, gain of 50,
POS, 600 for the year. The Modern Wood
men come next with S., 505, 500, gain OF
$2,31S 900; the Maccabees with $5l65OO, a
loss of $4,000. The Royal Arcanum and
the Royal Tribe of Joseph are two new
orders which came into the state last year,
and the former shows $1ll,0N and the lat
ter $4,000
The total fraternal life insurance in force
in the state at the end Of the year was
1924 ,056, 600 as against $l4. 424 1856 in the old
line insurance companies.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Nroonshjners in ChicaRo.

Internal revenue officers Saturday
arrested Samuel NARROW and son, whom
they found making mo0nshine whisky in
the heart of Chicago. Several others have
been located and other arrests are ex-
pected
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Mrs. Mcllctte Sues for Homcstcad

Mrs. Margaret Mellette, widow of ex-
Gov. A. c. Mellette, has instructed her at
torneys to begin legal proceedings to COM
pei the state 10 deed back to her the home
stead in Watertown, decided in trust to the
state in settlement Of the ex-governor S
liability on the bond Of w. w TAYLOR.
The state clearly has no title to the home
stead, and the legislature recognized this
when it passed bill to deed it back. The
property was decided in trust. to guarantee
the fulfillment OF certain obligations, and
these have been fulfilled. Gov Lee has
refused to deed the property, claiming
irregularities in the bill as passed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
New CORPORATIONS.

Articles of incorporation have been FLED
Tor the Deadwood Building and Loan
Association, with q capital of $500, 900; de
rectors, j. F. Edmunds, Sol Starr, A. w.
Coo, }. P. Hymer. John Baker, Ben Baefs
John Baggaly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Weekly Bank Statement.

The New York weekly bank statement
shows reserve decrease Of s., 5000.
The banks now hold $S9,sS2,0o0 in excess
of the legal requirements
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Groton Business House Quilted

A fire recently Quilted the drug store and
sleek OF Z. b. Collins at Groton and en-
dangered many other buildings. The
origin Is unknown. The loss is well
covered by insurance.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Not Andree.s BaIloon.

DR.. Nansen, the explorer, is OF the opin
ion that the balloon sighted Saturday by
the steamer Konghalfdan was not Andree's
balloon
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Hail Damages Crors

A hailstorm last week four and hall
mics northwest of Aberdeen damaged
crops ior dozen or more farmers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19

Doesn't Want the G. A. r..
Gen. Bradley T. johnson of Richmond,
Va, Il out in letter opposing the move
ment to have the G. A. II. meet there in
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19

FRANK cogswell, who shot Charles Noel
~ minneapolis. formerly lived in Sioux
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Charged with Horse Stealing.

Young Hiscock, the man arrested at
Yankton charged with being horse thief
from Burt County, Nebraska, was in
stantlly recognized by Sheriff w. r. Lang
ton upon being notified of the arrest. His
Iowa, and no is wanted there, with his
brother, for wholesale stealing OF harness.
He is also wanted in Vermiliion for the
same crime. He is a young man OF small
stature. with blue eyes and light hair.
Papers were found in his possession which
indicate that he is familiar with the rough
country of the Niobrara valley.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
For Fencing Govern mcnt Land.

Truman Wilson was bound over a.
Chamberlain to appear before the next
federal grand jury on the charge Of fencing
in government land. He is q stockman
and fenced quarter section which no
used as pasture for cattle and sheep.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19

A few days ago Judge Jones OF Sioux
Falls suspended Lawyer Joe Kirby. The
latter appealed to the supreme court and
Monday appeared in the county court. but
Judge Wilkes refused to let him practice.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
After a Sugar FACTORY.

A meeting of Sioux Falls citizens was,
held recently to discuss the advisabiiity OF
securing sugar beet factory at that point.
Committees were appointed and an attempt
will be made to secure the concern.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
REMEDY FOR FALLING PRICES.
Views of the British Royal Commits
sion ON AEricuIture.

LONDON. Ang. 4-Tbe royal commission
on agriculture has issued a report suggest
ing various palliatives for the existing de-
preston in agriculture, which the commits
sion attributes mainly to the general and
persistent fall of prices and to foreign COM
petition, which is not likely to abate. The
commissioners are very much divided in
opinion with reference to q remedy for fall
ing prices. Ten Of them, including Hon.
Henry Chaplain, president of the local gov
ernment board and Hon. Walter Hume
Long, Conservative member for the West
Derby, sign a supplementary report oeclar-
ing their belief that measures tending to in
crease the value OF silver would greatly as
sist agriculture but no recommendation on
this subject is signed by the commission
as a whole. The supplementary report OK
presses the opinion that depression prevails
alike in protective and free-trade countries
and is especially severe in the United States
so that heavy protective duties, when
imposed in Germany and France, failed
to give either country security against
depression, and suggests that the reason
Tor universal depression may be found in
the great monetary changes made lin Eu-
rope and the United States in 1878 and 1874
Since the only countries which appear to
be free from such depression are India and
Argentina, the Trainers OF the supplement
tary report contend that a prima facie case
is established for the assertion that the de-
preston is the outcome of the apprecla-
tion of gold and of the divergence in the
value of metals, which gives an artificial
advantage to producers in silver-using
ment of the gold standard, the sgners of
the supplementary report propose an in
reopening of mints abroad and in India and
the restoration of silver either wholly or
partially to the position 1t occupied prior to
1873. In conclusion, the supplementary re-
port invites the government t0 give effect
to the resolution adopted by parliament in
February, 1895 in favor of such confer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-05
FESTIVITIES AT NEWPORT.
In Honor of the New York Yacht Club
and Atlantic Squadron.

NEWPORT, r. l., Aug. 4.-This is the
day Of Newports great fete in honor Of the
New York Yacht Club and the North At
lantic squadron. For weeks committees.
including in their membership some Of the
most prominent men in the country have
been planning for the festivities with the
intention of making the observance one
that would overshadow anything attempted
here. The old town has never before been
decorated on such an elaborate scale. From
narrow Thames street, the principal hUsi-
ness thoroughfare, to Bellevue averue,
broad and beautiful the stores and residau-
ceS are a mass of bright coIored flags and
bunting. The feature Ot the forenoon was
the cutter races in the harbor between the
crews from Fort Adams, the Newport Ma
val Reserve Torpedo Company Seamen,
gunners from the torpedo station, appren-
tlces from the training station and the old
colony repair shop, for prizes offered by
Oliver II. 7. Belmont. The race between
the cutters of the squadron sollGWed at
II o'clock The land parade this afiernoon
fully equaled expectations and was viewed
by what was undoubtedly the largest crowd
that ever filled Newport's streets. The
landing of the marines and sailors fl ON
the war ships, 200 strong, Eegan shortly
after o'clock. Col. A. A. Parker, II. l. M,
was chief marshal of the day, and with his
aids headed the procession. From the
stand in front of the Ocean House, The line
was reviewed by Governor Dyer and staff
Secretary of the Navy Hon. John ID. Long,
staff, the officers commanding The several
ships of the North Atlantic sQuaGIon, end
others.
To-night's illumination was a fitting
climax of the days celebration, and one
that the city's guests will not soon forget.
1t is estimated that fully twenty thousand
visitors enjoyed it. Darkness had hardly
settled down before the blaze of light was
ldndled. The graceful lines of many yachts
were shown by scores of electric lights end
lanterns dependent from the rigging and
colored fires burned all about. The war
ships made magnificent display. Lights
beamed out all over the powerful vessels
and their seachlights swept the sky and
glared in every nook and corner Of the
harbor. The cruisers New York and Brook
lyn and the battle ships Maine. Massachu-
setts, Indiana and Iowa were all inNlsh in
their decorations. The Dolphin too, wa
attractively embellished with electric lights.
The boats entered for the Venetian parade
began to form in order at 1:30 and soon
after they moved amid The barking Of
yachts cannon and the decoration Of bor'bs
ashore. Slowly like a huge snake, the
line of boats wound round Goat island,
while the fireworks continued without ces-
sation. surprise following surprise for over
two hours.