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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-02

oncrs were injured but Browns men
were an captured or killed.
Tine bodies OF the raiders who were
killed were an buried I'm one grave ON
the southern bank OF the Shenandoah
about oue-half mile above Harper Fer
~. ana the prisoners including brown
were lodged ln the char.c Gown Jii
Some Of the raiders, however had e3-
capped.
Hon Henry A. Wise. Governor Of Nir-
gnla. had in the meantime arrived. He
Immediately took every precauuon 20 ae-
cure his prisoners and the State OF Nir-
ginia against any attempt from the allies
Brown was supposed 10 have 10 the
North. TO him Brown confessed h.5
whole plan for liDoratlns lie slaves
"harpers Ferry was nov patroIled
every night by details Of citizens until
the execution OF Brown. who was hung
az Charlestown, December ., 1859 force
OF United States troops was stationed at
Harper Ferry and gradually quiet was
restored. Cook and another raider named
Albert liazlett. were arrested In PENN
sylvania and brought back on requisl-
tons Cook and Edwin COpplc with two
negroes Copeland and Greene, were
hung December l6. 1853, and lIazlett and
Stevens doth white) were executed
March 80 1860. Brown died with unshak-
en fortitudc. and bitter as the animosity
against him was, his courage, or stOical
Indifference. elected the admiration, even
Of his enemies.
An attempt 10 escape was made by
Coppic and Cook on the nlsht before their
execution. BY sOme means they escaped
from the cell I'm which they were cOnfin-
ed and succeeded In climbing the outer
wall OF the Jail. when they were halted
by guard ana their progress checked.
Browns wife arrived az Harper's
Ferry shortly before his execution and
10 her was given his body for burial His
remains were inferred in the State OF New
York where he had resided for some
time. She did not sympathlze with her
husband in his wild notions concerning
slavery and told citizen Of Harpers
Ferry that Brown had contemplated this
or "A similar raid for thirty years
1.-THE bodies OF Hazlett. stevens. Cook
and COppic were also delivered To friends
for burial and the two former We're buried
near the residence OF benevolent Quaker
lady In New Jersey.
"'The raiders as well as could be ascer-
tanned were as follows: John Brown,
Watson Brown. Oliver Brown. owen
Brown. Aaron ID. Stevens. Edwin Coppic,
Barclay Coppic. Albert Hazlett. John Il.
Cook. Stuart Taylor. Wiliam Lehman.
william Thompson. John Kagi, Charles
p. Tydd, Oliver Anderson. jeremiah An
derson, Dolph Thompson. Dangerhed
Newly, Shields Greene. John Copeland
and Lewis Leary. The last four were
negroes.
Watson and Oliver Brown were both
r1ortally wounded October nth. and owen
Brown escaped and was never captured.
Barclay Coppic escaped and was killed
in railroad accident I'm Missouri after
the war John Kagi was shot I'm the
Shenandoah river near the rifle factory.
Charles r. Tydd escaped and was never
heard from. one OF the Andersons was
killed by the marines and what became 90
the other * unknown. Dciph THOMPSON |
ESCAPED early on tho 18th. Dangerfeld |
Nswby. Shields Greene sad Lewis I1eafv ]
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-02

agent OF the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
az Hdrpers Ferry, and magistrate IN
Jefferson county. He was standing i'm the
shelter of a water tank when he was
shot in the head and killed instantly.
a man named Thompson said to be
Browns son-in-law. had been taken
prisoner by the citizens and was then un-
der guard at Foulkes' Hotel, 10 being the
intention 70 hand him over 20 the civil
authorities for trial. but the death of Mr..
Backham so exasperatod the populace
that the whole current OF their feelings
was cranged. They rushed into the hotel,
seized Thompson dragged him 10 the
bridge and riddled him with bullets. lie
had been left for dead. but had vitality
enough 10 try 10 escape by dropping
through the bridge into the river. he
was discovered and shower OF bullets
discharged al him. lie was either killed
or drowned as he could be seen for a day
or two afterwards lying at the bottom Of
the river with his CHASTITY face still ex-
hibiting his fearful death agony.
Another OF the raiders. named Lehman.
attempted to escape from the upper end
OF the armory yard by swimming the Po-
tomac. He reashcd a rock a short dis
lance from the shore. whore he was shot
and killed. and where his body lay for
some time.
Shortly after dark Brown asked II any
OF the prisoners would so out among the
citizens and induce them TO cease firing
on the engine house. as they were endan-
gerng the lives Of their friends who were
prisoners. lie promised on his part 10
also stop firing Israel Russell undertook
the dangerous duty. and the citizens did
cease firing in consideration OF the risk
they incurred OF injurng the prisoners.
Mr.. Russell did not return to captivity.
1T was now dark and the widest ox-
element existed in the town especially
among the friends of the killed and
wounded. Guards were stationed around
the engine house 10 prevent Browns es-
cape and as forces were constantly ar
irving from Winchester. Frederick. and
other places the town assumed quite a
military appearance. The authorities in
Washington had in the meantime been
notified and in the course OF the night
Colonel Robert T.. Lee afterwards the
famous general of the Confederacy, ar
rived with a force Of United States Ma
rines to protect tbs government property
and To kill or capture the invaders About
il o'clock Brown made another unsuc-
cessful attempt 10 negotiate for the safe
conduct OF himself and men out OF the
place. About o'clock Tuesday morning
Colonel Lee demanded surrender and |
on Browns refusal. an assault was made |
by the marines under Lieutenant Greene |
They at first tried TO break open the |
door with sledgc hammers but failing |
this, picked up a ladder that lay near |
ana with this made a breach. Through |
narrow Aperture Lieutenant Greene |
squeezed himself but found the insurgents |
had barricaded the door with fire en- /
CINE. Over this Lieutenant Greene and |
ms men scrambled and attacked Brown |
and his men who were fortified behind |
inc IRE eng. Tho insurgents opened |
IRE an nprtS ' ,4...-i-s Luke Quinn
one oil tAc marine 4i.. lightly wounded
another soldier. None OF Brown's nris-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-02
THE JOHN BROWN RAID,
j. TRUEsTORY OF THE INVASION Ar
HARPER's FERRY rs YEARS. AGO.
which Preceded the War Between the
states-AList of the Killed-Wounded
and Executed The Brown Hanging.

Although nearly thirty-eight years have
elapsed since John Brown amazed and
shocked the civilized world by making
his infamous raid on Harper's Ferry, Va,
the memory of that fierce and fanatcal
attack upon :he lives and civilization OF
Southern people has not been lost.
There was recently. and may be now,
living at Roanoke. Va. a gentleman Of
more than ordinary intelligence VINO TOOK
an active part in the insurrection, and
from him an accurate account OF the
Harper's Ferry raid has been obtained.
This gentleman was at that time ma
chinist i'm the government armory at
Harpers Ferry. and he tells the story
as follows
During the summer OF 1850 a party or
strange mon made their appearance at
Sandy Hook, n small village in Washing
ton county Md. in the immediate Vi
entity Of Harpers Ferry. With them was
an old man OF austere demeanOr and ven
crable appearance. who seemed TO be the
leader, and who called himself Smith
They claimed TO he prospecting for min
erals. and took long and frequent rambles
with this ostensble purpose over the va
rious spurs OF the Blue Ridge mountains
No wonder was felt at the appearance OF
this party and their wandernss over the
lortuous and difficult paths Of the noun
,ains excited no suspicion. They at first
coarded at the house of Mr.. Ormond But
ter. where their conduct yas unexcep-
tionable After staying a few weeks %
Sandy Hook they moved 70 what was
called the Kennedy Farm. about five miles
from Harpers Ferry. on the Maryland
eide OF the Potomac. where they establish
cd headquarters While there Smith and
mis- party. among whom were three Of his
sons. made themselves very agreeable 10
the neighhors and were very popular. as
they were at Sandy Hook. Thus things
continued until tho night OF Sunday. Oc-
tober &c, 1859.
For some time before this John y.
lived at Harper's Ferry and had kept
Brown posted on everything that trans
plrcd AZ the little village He was twenty
eight years old and was exceedingly pop
rlar. lie made love to the village maid
ems In a style that carried most OF them
by storm. lie became very Intimate
vith the men OF the place and won their
by his splendid performances
with the pistol He owned magnificent
weapon, wonder i'm those days. that
fired twenty shots and on holidays, ac-
companied by his friends OF the ar
mory Re would so into the mountains
and give such exhibitions Of his skill as
n marx ff t. fH''" ' spread
beyond the Town. A common feat with
him was 10 taste. p'cce OF tape 70 a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-02

The monthly meeting of the Day Nur-
sery and Free KlndcrgHrfcn Auxiliary
az o'clock The usual routine business
was transacted OWNS tO sickness Of The
chairman 81 the publishing coD mlttee.
donations sent % the Nursery dining the
summer and fan were NOT acknowledged
through the papers. hut they were CRATE
fully received and probably used Dond-
tons for the month OF october were from
q Friend. aprons Mrs George Lyon.
aprons. flannel skirts. ana other under
wear: Sunshine Band. the Kings Daueh-
ters." 1l-2 dozen napkins. the Young
ladies' OF the Womans CHRISTIAN Assoc
citation, | quilt The most ressing needs
at present are dresses. boys shirt waists,
shoes and stockings Contributions suit
able for the Christmas entertainment
which will be held during the holiday
season. will 10 accountable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-02

were all Killed on the 18th. The five cit
liens killed were Haywood Shepherd. .
free c0lored man. Thomas b0erlty.
George Turner. Fountain Beckham and
Luke Quinn
1.-THE nine citizens confined as hostages
were LOWS W. Washington and John
Alstat. planters. John T.. b. Dangerhcld.
paymastcrs clerk: 4. ". Ban. master
machinlst. Benjamin Mills. master ar
mover. john D0u0hOO. assistant ag nt
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, Terence
Bevcns. farmer; Israel Russell merchant
and Mr. Shope. ~ Frederick. 3D.
This Is the true account ~ the John
Brown raid an invasion which was really
the commencement OF thc civil War The
intense excitement 4 created an over the
country never entirely subsidized until the
election OF Mr.. Lincoln Boo November iN..
renewed the quarrel on q large basis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-02
Knee Pants Suits.

- Atwood Short Pants Suits, made
in both Refer and Double Breasted
styles. the former trimmed with braid
Every Suit IS a responsible value. the
COlors won't show the dirt. q,
Tit ages TO Is years. .OL.OE
Worth s.. Special price,. ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-02
5aks' BARGAINS Are Genuine Bargains!

every advantage when
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-10-21

Otto Bland, five miles south of town
raised about 300 head Of fine caDbaR,
this year. He WAS selling them in til,
city yesterday. S. G. Thornton bough
Capt. J. NJ. Talcott received u dis
patch from Ex-Iov. John A. BurbanL
Tuesday. asking him 10 meet him for /.
few moments ut the train. The Elk
governor now lives in Eikhart, Ind
and is spending few days in The state
looking after his property interests.
New subscribers added to our lis,
this week are the following: J. p
Lawrence, Lamont, S. D.; IS. p. Hurley
Edward Taubert, Elk Point: ID. Ro
chester, +. w. Ryan, Jefferson: Mis-.
Louisa Dahl. Humboldt. Ia: Mis-,
Christine Str0m, West Superior. Wis.
Wilson Akin, Calliope, IL.
News was brought to the city yester
day Of the death Of Mrs. John A. Warn
er at the Yankton Insane Asylum
She was committed to the Asylum
nearly five years ago, and her case has
ever since been regarded as hopeless
the brain being much diseased. The
funeral will be attended tomorrow
morning at 1890 at the Richland
church, Rev. c. +. Taggart officiating,
Con rary to the expectation and wish
of many people here, Rev. E. T.'Nicholls
is not returned to Elk Point for the
coming year. lie is assigned to Yank.
ton, and Rev. G. +. Notson, recently ol
the Jordan church, Sioux Falls, comes
here. YanktOn people will ind in Rev.
and Mrs. Nichols pastor and wife,
earnest, cOnsecrated and efficient, with
the single aim of leading all within the
circle OF their influence to a higher and
better life. Rev. NOtson, who now fills
the pulpit here, is a young man, IL
highly spoken of, and will be warmly
welcomed to his work in Elk Point.
The ladies of the congregational
church give Halloween or Hide.and.
Seek party week from Saturday even.
ing, Oct. 30. Several parties, with
eight or ten ladies in each will be
organized with captain for each com.
pany. These parties will seek on,
hiding places where they can hide to.
gether and pull the hole in after them,
Each lady challenges a gentleman tc
find her, and half an hours time IL
allowed for that purpose. II one il
found the whole company is found, and
the defeated party is expected to pay
for the supper. It's the biggest lark q.
going for Halloween, rs the COURIER
man happens to know. You don't be
lieve it perhaps, out you might as well
look for hens teeth rs for one of those
hidden companies. Supper will be
served in the hall over the COURIER
office, chicken pie supper at 25c. 9
plate. Music will be furnished by the
Elk Point Male Quartet. Everybody
cordially invited to the supper and
social. whether you are so fortunate a.
to get challenge for the hunt or not
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-10-21
Auuuol N. e. Conference,

MITCHELL, S. d., Oct. II, 1897.
EDITOR COURIER:
The M. E. Conference has been In
session here for six days past, closing
at 1890 this forenoon. The occasion
has been one of great profit and in
terest. The interest perhaps culmin.
ated on Thursday night, when I the
educational anniversary was held. A
report of the financial condition OF
Dakota University was made, showing
the total Indebtedness of nearly $1,000
Bishop Warren, OF Denver, and DR..
Payne. Of New York City, each made q
luminous and stirring address, after
which the matter of subscriptions was
taken up. Easy terms of payment
time, under the lead OF DR.. Payne the
whole amount asked for with margin
of several hundred dollars, was pledged
This places the University practically
out OF debt. The attendance of students
has SO increased this year that the need
OF increased accommodations is being
canvassed.
The usual temperance anniversary
was given unusual prominence. The
entire afternoon Of Wednesday was
given to the consideration of this sub
ject. Some powerful addresses were
delivered first and last. and strong res
olutions commencing the Anti-Saloon
League, and pointing the way for fu-
ture action, were passed by the confer
ence. Rev. A. E. Carhart was con.
tinued as Conference Temperance
Agent, and Rev. c. f. Hager was made
Conference Evangelist, with the under.
standing that he will take the field in
the interest of the League, pending
the approval of the annual meeting to
be held about the time of the holidays.
During the Conference ten OF the
preachers were ordained deacons, and
one was ordained elder. Quite large
class was received on trial.
A number of changes ia the locations
OF ministers were announced by the
Bishop. Those OF the Sioux Falls dis
trict will appear below: J. 0. Dobson
is continued as presiding elder. Al
cester, q. A. Phillips; Beresford, II.
B. Bevis: Canton, G. E. Matteson;
Centerville, ID. c. Mclean; Dell Rap
ids, j. F. Norton: Egan, to be supplied;
Elk Point, G. II. Notson; Flandreau,
G. F. Hopkins; Flandreau Circuit, ID.
c. Arms; Gayville, to be supplied:
Hartford, John Kaye; Hudson, A.
Jameson: Hurley, l.. II. Darling; Len.
nox, A. +. Tanner; Madison. A. G.
Shepherd, Montrose, w. o. Gram;
Parker, d. Rifenbark: East Sioux
Falls, 4. Norris; Sioux Falls, w. H.
Jordan; Sioux Falls, Jordan Church,
w. B. Stewart; Vermillion, j. p. Jen-
kins: Wakonda, w. O. Redfield: Yank-
ton, r. i. Nichols. x. Y. Y.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-10-21

Teschers' Exsmins ton.
A regular teacher examination will
be held at Beresford, Friday and Sat
urday, November 5 and &, 1897.
D. A. CRAWFORD,
3w. County Supt
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-10-21

To Csrs Cold Ia Oue Day.
Take Laxative Br0mo Quiniue Tab.
let's. All druggists refund the money
IL It fails to cure. CSC. Is
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-10-21
Notice..

A meeting of the Union County
Agricultural Society is called 10 NEE,
At the Court House tomorrow FRIDAY
evening. Let all members and others
interested be present.
E. c. SIMMONS, Sec'y.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-10-21
THE COURIER.

THR COURIER Is mailed regularly to
its sabsc ribers antil . definite order to
discontinue Is received snd ait arrears
are paid.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-10-21

To be Voted for at the
Coming Election, to
be Held Novem-
Der z, 1907.
|, q. ID. Whitney, County Auditor in
and for Union County. South Dakota.
do hereby certify that the following is
true and complete list of al the
candidates COR the Offices Indicated, as
certified to and filed in my Office. Said
candidates TO be voted for at the coming
election, Nov. 2, 1897.
Judxe Of Circuit Court.
Peoples Party
William A. Wilkes.
Democratic Party
William A. Wilkes.
Republican Party
Joseph w. Jones.
:Co~nty com~,ssio~er. THIRD District.
Peoples Party
Thomas Roman.
Republican Party
w. II. Dodd.
Township Officers.
BIC SIOUX TOWNSHIP.
Peoples Party.
Assessor-G. H. Libby.
Justice of the Peace-F. A. Savage.
COnstable-LOuis Harbeck.
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP.
Peopis.' Party.
Assessor-W. p. ConnOrs.
Justices of the Peace-W. /. Dennison,
p. NJ. Limoges.
Constables Thomas Reandeau. Oouis
Brouillette.
CIVIL BEND TOWNSHIP.
Peoples Party.
Assessor. II. Curry.
Justices OF the Peace-B. A. Rozell,
Albert Palmer.
Constables-Robert Pond, Isaac Cow.
ell.
Republican Party.
Justices OF the Pesce-Henry Bruno,
James Page.
Constables-Dalton Ballinger, William
Miller.
luAspeuAsrt Candidate.
Assessor-Albert Allard.
ELK POINT TOWNSHIP.
Peoples Party.
/ AssessOr-Emory Morris.
Justices Of the Peace-T A. Sheehan,
II. Norton.
Constables-William Hodges, Patsey
Dyer.
Republican Party.
Assessor-Ge George NJ. Linch.
Justices of the Peace-J. w. Vande.
we're, F. w. Smythe.
Observation-Disclosures Carter, William
Kropp.
BRULE TOWNSHIP.
= Peoples Party.
AssessOr-Edward TOllefsor.
Justices Of the Peace-Henry Speulda,
John Lawrence.
Constables-James Manning: Chris
Wagner.
Republican Party.
ASSESSOR. N. Lewison.
Justices of the Peace-Herbert f..
Erwin; Lewis Ranum.
Onstables-HOrace Flanagan. Tom
HaldersOn.
SPHINX TOWNSHIP.
RspasIicau Party.
ASsessOr-M. !. Iehna.
Justices Of the Peace-Andrew Nelson,
Ole Lykken.
Constables-Ole Christensen. John
Running,
SIOUX VALLEY TOWNSHIP.
Peoples Party.
Assessor-R. E. Squires.
Justices Of the Peace--JOhn MARBLE,
Andrew Hanson.
Constabiss-Thomas Kjose, Andrew
johnson.
Rspablican Party.
Assessor Gassman.
Justice Of the Peace-T. J. Reeves.
C0nstables-Charles Seamonds, Henry
Manning.
PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP.
Peoples Party.
Assess0r-Charles A. Jones.
Justices of the Peace-Chas. W. VOL
bert, H. H. Sturges.
Constables-Richard Reedy, Jerry
Toomey.
Republican Party.
Assessor. f. Behnke.
Justices OF the Peace-R. Il. Bennett,
J. A. Larson.
COnstables-Frank D. Lambertsop, !.
w. Wood ward.
In witness whereof, have hereto set
my hand. this 18th day IF October,
1897. O. D. WHITNEY,,
County Auditor.
Toschors' Exsminat lou.
A regular teacher g examination will
be held at Beresford, Friday and Sat
urday, November and &, 1887.
d. A. CRAWFORD,
3W. County SuDt
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-10-21

|, o. d. Whitney, County Auditor in
and for Union County. South Dakota.
do hereby certify that the following is
q true and complete list of al the
candidates COR the Offices indicated, as
certified to and filed in my office. Said
candidates TO be voted for at the coming
election, Nov. 2, 1897.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-18
SUGAR FACTORIES
FOR VENTURA
Oxnard Starts a Mammoth
Plant and Bard May
Build Another.
E. E. Huntington Returns En-
thuSiastic From a. Visit
to the Scene.
Southern Pacific Hurriedly Building
a Branch Line South From
Montalvo.

H. E. Huntington returned yesterday
from Ventura County, enthusiastic over
the development there OF two new sugar
beet districts into which the Southern Pa-
cihc Company is rapidly building branch
road from Moutalvo, a station five miles
eastward of the town of Ventura.
The new road, upon which work is be :
ing rushed, will, for the present extend
from Montalvo southwark, across the
Santa Clara River. through the town of
FL Rio Qormerly New Jerusalem), and
thence south parallel with the New Jeru-
salem and Hueneme road TO point just
beyond and east of the ranch OF John 6.
Hill, one of the principal owners of the
town of MontaIvo.
At this terminus, which is six miles
from MontnIvo, there is now being built a
large sugar beet factory, the capacity OF
which, according to Nj. Huntington, W ill
be 1000 tons day, a lar er output than
that OF any other sugar beet factory on
the coast except The Spreckels factory at
Salinas.
Further discussing this subject Mr..
Huntington said yesterday:
1T Is safe 10 -ay that { ie track Is laid
as far as New Jerusalem. 1t was as far as
Simeon Cohn's place when / was there
yesterday. 1t will be laid to the sug ar
factory in week.
They have commenced building he
sugar factory already and work will be
rushed on that. The Oxnards, who run
the Chino factory, and who have sugar
cane works in New Orleans are behind
this new enterprise.
Farmers in that part of the valley
have pledged them selves to plant beets
and Contracts have already been made 10
supply the factory Tor next year.
but this Will probably not be the only
beet-sugar factory down there. Tom Bard
of Hueneme. who owns the Las Posas
rancho of II, 600 acres, about twelve mile
eastward of this new factory, is talking OF
building one himself and it will very
probably be built
ain that event we shall extend our track
the twelve miles to that factory.
That is fine country We are entering
down there, and the road should do much
to develop its future.
1--WE shall run passenger trains on the
line. For the prese mt cannot say what
tne prospects are of lis being extenLed
further southwark the four or five miles 10
Hueneme. Though the road is being
made rapidly, we have yet to build a
3000-foot bridge across the Santa Clara
River between Montalvo and New Jeru-
saiem. At present we have the rails laid
across the river bed in order TO hurry over
construction materials. But the com g., g te
line, bridge and all, will be done in sixty
days. 1t will be pile bridge with tres
ties. The county is at work now upon a
new putlic bridge there, for the cross ny
IS very lreacherous in winter"