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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Washing a Fine Art.

Love of pretty belongings is natural to
every woman. From the classic robes of
Aspasia to the rich dresses of Elizabeth,
thence to the wedding gown Of Puritan
Priscilla. we see the attractiveness Of
dress. While any woman of taste can
supply herself with becoming gowns, it
is not every one who understands keep
ing them in good order: this is especially
true of summer gowns. SO easy to sod.
and so expensive to laundry; therefore
every woman should learn the art of
washing her own muslins. To do the
work fill tub two-thrds full of warm
water, dissolve a cake OF Ivory soap
(which will not fade the most delicate
colors). add it to the water. wash the
garments through it; rinse first in clear
water. then in blue water, wiring, dip in
thin starch. shake and hang in the shade.
When dry. sprinkle. and iron on the
wrong side A gown laundried in this
way will remain fresh and pretty all
summer ELIZA X. PARKER.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
EUROPE'S STORM CENTER.
Something of Constantinople and the
People Inhabiting 1t.

Not often during its existence Of $500
years has the city Of ConStantinople
been SO uncertain of the dangers that
a day may bring forth as now. There
is in Constnatinople a hope as well as
a fear of the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the
Turkish empire. Among the city's cos
mop0iitan population of 100000 are
large number of Greeks. ArmeMians
and kurlS. with a considerable num-
Der of Italians. Germans. English
French and Jews. The preponucrant
Turks have an enemy within their
gates. especially in the Greeks and Ar
mcnianS. who only need chance of
success to rise as one man. Repeated
niassacres of late in the city have meant
that the Turks foresaw a coming crisis,
and resolved upon the murder Of all
male Armenians over the age of IS.
The Sultan is tormented by the rash
ness of the jingoes known Us the young
these incendaries. always foremost in
the work of indiScriminate murder. dis
appeared recently in a single month.
Their friends simply know that they
are missing. and the BoSporus tells no
tales To go to a Turkish prison often
has the same result: when the door
closes the record of the man ends for
ever. The Turkish treasury is nearly
empty. Not long ago the Turkish Off
Gals settled six months arrearages by
accepting two months pay, and then re-
turning half of this as Il contribution
to the general fund. OF course the dis
count of so per cent. is called by an
other name.
In the light of history no one can hope
that the nature of the Turk will be
modified. He is Il fatalistic fighter, who
will die for his religion aud has waged
hundreds Of battles to fasten it upon
Europe. He acknowledges no equal,
and hates every form of Christian civil
iZation. If other nations are more pros
porous his only thought is to tear them
down, and he will stop at no enormity
to accomplish it. The storm center may
soon rest over Constantinople. and the
present sense of apprehension may be
imagined. Only twice has the city fallen
by siege. once to the Crusaders and, in
1853. to the Turk.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Hicvclcs Superior to Horses.

The feat Of Baltimore bjcyclist,
Who rode 40 miles in twelve hours
and 314 miles in twenty-four hours,
seems to show that the new motor il
superior to the horse in more ways
than one 1t is not only insensible to
fatigue. but it is superior in points OF
both speed and endurance. Probably
the best record ever made by horse
was that of the animal ridden by
Count Strahrenberg. in October, 1902,
which covered the distance from Wen.
M to Berlin. 400 miles, in seventy-onc
hours and thirty-four minutes. This
was far inferior to the 314 miles made
BY the human muscle, with the aid "
the wheel. in twenty-four hours. The
horse can go where the bicycle cannot,
hut. given good roads. he stands no
chance with it in a race against either
nA-e or Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Skating Through the Water.

You have all heard Of the boy who
tried to skate on the water by fasten-
ing two barrel slaves to his feet.
haven't you. and what disaster resulted
from the experiment?
Well, a clever Eastern inventor has
made what he claims to be good
water skate by means of which any
boy can skate in the water. if not on
its surface, and do it very easily and
COMFORTABLY. The water skate is
simply made. 1t consists merely of n
thick board cut in the shape of moe
casn sole. as shown in the picture
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
What the SDider Said.

II was spinning a web in the rose
~ine,' said the spider. land the little
girl was sewing patchwork on the door
step. Her thread knotted and her nee
die broke, and her eyes were full of
tears. 1 can't do it, she said: Il can't.
l can't"
'Then her mother came, and babe
her look at me. Now, every time l
spun a nice, silky thread and tried to
fasten it from one branch to another,
the wind blew and tore it away.
This happened many times, but at
last l made one that did not break and
fastened it close and spun other
threads to join it. Then the mother
smiled.
What a patient spider. she said.
"rhe little girl smiled, too, and took
mp her work And when the sun went
down there was beautiful web in the
rose vine and a square of beautiful
patchwork on the step. '-Babyland.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Raqpickcr Strikes 1t Rich.

Rag picking sometimes has its sunny
side A woman now residing in North
Nalpole. Vt. not so long ago was en-
p,oyed III rag room at Bellows Falls
One day she found a sum of money
stitched into the lining of an old coat
She quit work at once. and no one has
ever been able to ascertain the amount
OF her find. but she has erected a neat
and comfortable house, and is prosper.
nl,S aud confronted
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Try Aliens Foot Ease,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes
AT this season your feet feel swollen
and hot. and get tired easily. If you
have smarting feet or tight shoes, try
Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cools the fee,
and makes walking easy. Cures and
prevents swollen and sweating feet
histcrs and cailous spots. Relieves
corns and bunions OF all pain and gives
rest and comfort. Try it to-day. Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores for Doc
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen
8. OlmSted. lie Roy, y. Y.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05

ST. PAUL, Mimi, July 24.-The North
western Lawn Tennis tournament will
egin Thursday, July 29th, on the Lafay-
cue Courts, Minnetonka beach Exper,
payers from Chicago and other cities will
Mke part. Handsome prizes will be given,
snu "a number of contests between lady
payers are to come off. An eight-oared
race between the Duluth and st. Paul boat
s u VIII he rowed Saturday evening at
!Mlnnetonka beach, August 9Th. 9th and
nl the MlnnetOnka and Winnipeg regatta
wiz take place on the same course between
I ,n1 from Winnipeg. Rat Portage, Du-
luth, MlnneapOliS and st. Paul.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05

a Princess LOnged for Playfcllow.
There is an article written by James
Cassidy in st. Nicholas on the Girl
hood Days of England's Queen" Mr..
Cassiday says:
There Were in the life Of the Princess
days when she longed for companions
of her own age. Her mother. guessing
this longing, was very tender and gen
tie with her. and considered often how
best to make up for this lack. Once
the Duchess. it is said. thinking toplease
her daughter. 'sent for a noted child
that she might amuse 'Drina with some
remarkable performances on the harp
On one OCCASION" writes the biogra-
pher. while the young musician was
playing one of her favorite airs, the
Duchess, perceiving how deeply her
daughters attention was engrosSed
with the music, left the room for few
minutes. When she returned she found
the harp deserted. The heiress of En-
gland had beguled the juvenile min
strel from her instrument by the dis
play OF some of her costly toys. and
the children We're discovered. seated
side by side on the hearth-rug, in a
state Of high enjoyment. surrounded
by the Princess playthings, from
which she was making the most liberal
selections for the acceptance of poor
little Lyra.'
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Earthquakes Destroy a Town,

Earthquakes have recently destroy.
ed the town of Tehuantepec. Mexico.
and shocks are still being frequently
felt in the region. The town had a
population Of $4,000 souls and many
splendid buildings. Now there is no.,
a house standing in the entire place.
and the people are living in tents in
the fields. The loss of life has not been
made known
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05

which swing in and out OIL pivot near
the front. Thus when the foot, to
which the skate has been attached by
means of straps, is thrust forward the
two fins remain closed, Offering little
or no resistance to the water. But
when the stroke forward is finished and
the water walker wishes to take anOth-
er step these fins open out and prevent
the foot from sliding pack through the
water. Simple, isn't it? With these
skates it Is said that boy can main
tain the position of treading water and
Mt the same time walk ahead at good
rate of speed. The skates, being Of
wood, also help to support his weight.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
The Busiest Consul.

The busiest consul in the woriu is
the British consul at New York. The
British shipping at New York aggre-
gates about 100000 tons annually,
and from $4,000 to 10000 seamen are
paid Off and shipped each year, in
volv:ng the handling of about 10000
for seamen's wages.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
The KlOndike

Is best reached via the Sioux City ::
Northern Railroad and Great North
sm Railway to Seattle, Wash. Steamers
:eaye Seattle every five days. Train
leaves Sioux City at 5:35 a. IN. daily, ex-
tept sunday, arriving at Seattle IA: 1880 a.
w. third day. Lowest rates. Full partic-
City. Iowa
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
A Bratny Estimate.

II the entire population of the world
Is considered to be 1,4OO,OOO,O0O, the
brains of this number Of human beings
would weigh 1,922,71. tons, or as much
as ninetysix ironclads of the ordinary
siza
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
A Blind Sculptor.

DE Piles mentions q blind sculptor
who, guided by the sense OF touch
!. OF England. 1t is singular, however,
mat this sculptor is not mentioned. sc
Tar as known. by any other writer, and
Tie story may be apocryphal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05

ao~rart liver. or you will suffer all the
! - incident to II prolonged bilious at
loi s Constipation. headaches dyspepsia.
ita,.nea tongue. sour breath. pain in the right
liis viii admonish you Of neglect. Disci-
81 81, ,nr recalritrant organ at once with
Hn.totter's Stomach Bittcrs, ana expect
!n1n NJ relief Malaria rheumatism. kidney
pa,,,,,iaint. nervousness and debility are
...Un nr removed by the Btters.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
And Now They DO Not Speak.

And Now They Do Not Speak.
II saw your mother going to the
neighbours as crossed the street.
When will she be homer asked the
lady caller.
I ''She said she'd be back just as soon
as you left" answered the truthful
Jimmie. Detroit Free Press.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05

We often pray for faith to remove
mountains. when what we need is
light to see that they should remain
right where they are
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Good News fer Children.

The appetite for sweets is natural.
God has put sugar in almost every ar
ticle of human food, from the mothers
milk to all the berries and vegetables
upon which man subsists. Persons
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05

I believe Piso's Cure is the only medi-
cine that will cure consumption.-Anna
Nj. Ross. Williamsport IA. Nov. IL. 95.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05

Windows and mirrors can be made
to shine without long polishing, if after
being washed in hot soapsuds they are
rubbed dry with newspaper.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05

In cases where dandruff, scalp diseases,
falling and grayness of the hair appear, do
not neglect Them but apply a proper rem
edy and tonic like Halls Hair Remover.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05

Succotash is a dish borrowed from
the Nara gansett Indians and called By
them m'sick-Quatash.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05

Mrs. Wlnslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for CMl4re0
teethng sOftenS the gums reduces In animation Aayu
palm cures wind collie. rs cents = bottle.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05

The understakcr re-hearscs his part
after each performance.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05

Everything works well Oh paper-ex'
cent rhe fountain pen
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05

Notre Dame, Indiana.
Classics, Letters, Science, Law. Civil, Mo
chanical and Electrical Eng neering.
Thorough Preparatory and Commercial
Courses. Ecclesiastical students at special rates.
Rooms Free. Junior or Senior Year. Collegiate
Courses. st. Edwards Hall, for boys under Is.
The lO7th Term will open September 7th,
1897. Catalogue sent Free on application to
Rev. A. MOrrissey, &. S. G., President.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is constitutional cure. Price IS cents.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03
r EXPECTS WAR.
Believes spain Will Declare wsr Against
Uncle Sam.

Believes spain Will Declare War Against
Uncle sam.
WASHINGTON. May Ex-senator Nor
gan lool:s forward to a declaration of
war from Spain against the United
States. says w. e. Curtis in his Chicago
Record dispatch. He was asked how
long such war would last. Perhaps
twenty-five days" he replied. What
would it cost?" about $50. 600, 00O. "
The senator estimates the expense
much below the figures which We're
mentioned at a recent gathering of
the cabinet. There the opinion was
expressed that the preparation alone
of this country for hostilities with
SPAN would mean an expenditure of
$500, 600, 600. 1t is significant that the
expectation of decisive action by the
administration has grown so strong as
to prompt discussion in official circles
of the probable cost OF a declaration
of wal from Spain. Senator Morgan
does not hesitate to declare that it
would be the quickest and best way of
settling the Cuban question. He has
little doubt that events are leading to
such a situation. He believes the
belligerency resolution within a short
time will pass the house of represen-
tatives, and then a declaration of war
will come from Spain. He says he
introduced the resolution with that
expectation, because it seemed to offer
the best way to the only proper
settlement.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03
ARE ON THE wARPATH.
Cheyenne Indians Kill Settlers and
Soldiers In Montana.

HELENA, Mont, June 1.-THE Chey-
path and it is said have killed about a
dozen men, including five United
States soldiers, They have no reser-
walton of their own, but roam over the
southern part of the state near the
Crow reservation. The white settlers
are up in arms, and women and
children are being sent to northern
towns for safety. Hoover, a sheep
herder, was recently shot while herd
ing sheep, and it is proven the Indians
did it. He was killed because he
caught several Indians killing the
sheep. This incensed the stockmen,
who have armed themselves and will
fight to protect their homes. help and
stock. Two companies of colored
cavalry are out from Fort Custer.
Couriers have arrived from Lamadeer
agency with the information that the
Indians have killed the agency post
man; and also fired into the cavalry,
killing five, and had sixty armed cow
boys surrounded. The Fort keough
cavalry and company E OF the infantry
left for the scene. There are certainly
grounds for fear. The G~heyennes are
determined and are being reinforced
by renegade Crows. The Rosebud
ranchers have received a consignment
of rifles and ammunition at this point
and the settlers have moved all their
families from near the reservation.
The ranchmen and stocllmep have
organized at Cheyenne agency and
demand the Indians who killed
Hoover. The names OF the Indians
are known and they are protected by
fifty bucks.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03
WOM-
AEL 0Naa laE WORLD
WAR IN EUROPE.


VIENNA. May GA Constantinople
dispatch says: Germany has finally
approved the conditions of peace and
the identical note of the powers has
been presented to the Turkish govern
ment.
LONDON, May pa dispatch to the
Standard from Berlin says the powers,
including Turkey, have assented to
the appointment of Prince Francis
Joseph of Battenberg as governor
general of Crete. The Athens cores
pondent of the Standard says the
powers have assured Greece that the
porte will not be allowed to evade the
conditions of the armistice.
CcNsrANr1NorLE, May 26.-The
aspect of eastern affairs is less peace
full. Turkey is sending 1000 more
troops to Thessaly, and it is said that
the sultan has promised his ministers
not to relax his hold upon that
province. The note of the powers
certainly does not yield on n single
point, and states even that the peace
conference must be held at C%onstan-
tinople and not at Pharsala, but the
sincerity of both Germany and Russia
is doubted, and any sign OF dissension
among the powers makes room for
obstinacy on the part of the sultan.
LONDON, May 27.-An Athens special
says: Great Britain has declared her
intention of abandoning the concert
of the powers if it be determined that
the occupation of Thessaly by the
Turkish troops shall be prolonged
until Greece pays the war indemnity
demanded by Turkey.
BERLIN, May 2S.-Accordiug to a
dispatch from Constantinople, the Rus
sian foreign minister told the Turkish
ambassador at St. Petersburg tina,
Turkey must lot her impossible
intention to annex Thessaly. He
added that in his opinion the claim
had only been advanced in order to
prolong negotiations, or as a preteX'
for renewing the war, which Europe
would on no account permit.
LONDON, May 21.--The Morning
Posts correspondent at Constantinoplt
says: The embassies have received
word from their respective minister!
at Athens that the position of thu
Greek royal family is now critical
King George is practically barricadet
in the palace and it is reported tina
he is making preparations to leav'
Athens in order t. evade the Jury o
the populace. The relations between
the king and NJ. Rail-, the premier
are very much strained, and the gen
eral situation is extremely serious.
PARIS, May 3l.-The Journal
Athens special asserts that Crow
Prince Constantine after the retrea
from DomolSos attempted to comm
suicide, learning of the intense feeling
against him, but was prevented by hi
officers.
ATHENS, May 31.-The Turks hav
occurred Tsopanatos, in the neutra
zone. Greece has protested agains
this torthe powers.
CoNsTANTISoPLE, June 1.-The Turk
ish government r~eplied-tor the not
presented by the ambassadors Satul
day. The pHrte insists upon n armi.
tice ola .forthight which can be RI
newed an theevent peace negotiation
are not contluded:,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03
when the great preacher, s%purgeon,

/, When the great preacher. Sturgeon,
was at the height of his fame a we'll
known lecture agent wrote him, max
ing him the tremendous offer of a
hundred thousand dollars for a preach
ing tour, asking at the same time for
a reply by cable. What was the agents
surprise to receive a cable message
consisting Of only the words: Acts
wifi: 90" When the agent had finally
procured a Bible he opened it and read
cheese lines: "But Peter said into him,
Thy money perish with thee, because
thou hast thought that the gift of God
max be purchased with money This
was the last effort made to induce
Sturgeon to do what SO many eminent
clergymen, too, of unquestioned piety
have done, namely, make a show of
imself for American gold. The great
aonconformist's scorn for money was
always high, and not too common in
these days when even the noblest gifts
of God are not infrequently bought for
SO many dollars a sentence. In this re-
spect Sturgeon was a good model to
follow.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03
Bland scores Reed.

ST. Louis, May aZ-Congressman
Bland is here and has made several
speeches in the First congressional
district. Speaking of the Morgan
resolution. Mr.. Bland said: Two
thirds of the members of the house are
uncompromisingly in favor of its
adoption, but Reed to all intents and
purposes is the leader of the house of
representatives, and the mere fact
that two-thirds or three-fourths of the
members want any measure adopted
counts for nothing against his wishes.
1t is said that he is opposed to the
recognition of the Cuban insurgents,
and if this is true, it matters not what
all the other members of congress
want. The Morgan resolution never
will be voted on at the present term of
ronpreSSH
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03
CROP HAVOC IN FRANCE.
Cold Weather Causes Losses That Will
Reach 10000

SOlu w eiLucf Stuoeo AoesSo AhhS ~
Reach $5o,ooo,oOO.
PARIS, May 31.-There is consider
able. apprehension as to the condition
of the crops, owing to the cold and
rainy weather that has preponderated
thus far this year, and the unusual oc-
currence of frosts in May, after the
young green,plants already consider
ably grown up. The month has been
a disastrous one for France in every
respect. The loss by the frosts alone
will amount to over $50, 600, 600. They
extended from the northern frontier
to Bordeaux and were particularly Sc
we're in the central and southwestern
portion of the country. along the
Loire and the Charente. The grapes,
upon which the wine crop for this
year depends, are in many places ut
terly ruined, while the outlook for
potatoes, peas, and asparagus is very
dubious. Even around Paris the frost
has destroyed all kinds of market
gardening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03
There is much flippant talk in Eng

There is much fippant talk in Eng
land about conquering the Beers; but
thesBoer is not man to be despised,
as English readers are told in a recent
article. The Boer. is "a man with
whom the predikant (parson) is always
an honored guest; who loves, and
thinks-much of the opinion of his wife;
who is boundlessly h%ospitable, and who
can shoot straight" The Beers, in
their faith and in their shooting, bring
to mind Cromwell's men, as good SOL
diers as the world ever saw Fighting
the Beers in London club talk, and
fighting them within rifle range, are
vastly different affairs, as Raider Jane
son can testify.