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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
UNCLE SANS FISH COMMISSION
Important Branch Of the Government,
Of Which the Public Knows Little.

Important Branch Of the Government
Of Which the Public Knows Little.
The work of the United States Fish
Commission is perhaps as little under
stood by the people Of the country gen.
orally as any branch Of the govern
ment. While 1t Is not a division of any
one Of the nine great departments, it is
created by the President of the United
States. its officers are appointed by
him, and the work 1t is accomplishing
Is of great Importance to several indus
tries Of the country.
In order to supply the demand for
food, fish culture must be resorted to in
every thickly-populated country, for
with the utmost protection the demand
Is always greater than the supply un-
less nature is aided In its production of
fish. Benjamin Franklin and other
prominent Americans we're strong ad-
vocates of fish culture and practiced
the transplanting of fish in the closing
years of the last century, but 1t was
not until the early SOS that much at
tention was given to the matter in the
United States. At about this time the
scientific men Of the country began to
Investigate the American streams, and
they were not long in discovering that
they were being rapidly cleared out.
They expressed grave fears that the
coast waters might also become deci-
mated of their finny Inhabitants. Steps
were very. soon taken by the different
States to prevent such a catastrophe;
in 1865 Massachusetts, appointed the
first fish commission; in 1868 New York
appropriated $1,000 for the same pur-
pose. Gradually the other States have
followed suit until now almost every
one has its fish commission, and since
its first appropriation New York has
spent over $4,000 for this object. In
1870 Prof. Baird, then Of the Smith
sonian Institution, fitted up a station
at Woods Holl, on the southern coast
Of Massachusetts, at his own expense.
and maintained 1t for two years, MAX
ing many valuable demonstrations Of
what could be done with a hatchery.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11

rather, tokens, which could be used ~.
a circulating medium. The pieces con-
sisted Of 40 and IS cent iron tokens ana
brass 81 pieces. The Accent pieces were
about the size of the present half DOE!
lar. The one-dollar pieces were oval,
in shape, about. an inch and n quarter
long, an inch wide and a sixteenth of.
an inch in thickness. These pieces
We're stamped with the figures show
ing their value, and readily passed cur
rent all over the country tributary to.
the mill. Nearly MI this old "mill''
coin has passed away, but a few days
ago William Hanson, Of the Tacomat
Mill Company, presented q set Of these,
queer coins to the Ferry Museums. Int
his letter he said:
"The honesty Of the people and thel
absence Of any blacksmith shop save
that of the company made the use oil
this money possible"
Oregon has long boosted OF the "Bea-.
yer" coin minted ut Oregon City in the
early flfties rs the only money minted
in the Northwest in the days Of the
pioneer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
Eating and Temper.

NEEa
Mrs. Ernest Hart, who accompanied
her husband in his recent trip around!
the world, appears to come to the con-,
clusion that m~eat-eating is bad Tor the
temper. In the Hospital" she says.
that In nc country is home rendered 50.
unhappy and life made SO miserable byt
the ill-temper Of those who are obliged,
to live together as in England. II wei
compare domestic life and manners In
England with those of other cou6triesl
where meat does not form such an in-i
tegral article Of diet, notable improve
ment will be remarked. In less meat
eating France urbanity is the rule OF
the home; in fish and rice eating Japan
harsh words are unknown, and IN ext
quisite ~poltteness to one another pref
walls even among the children who play
together in .the streets. In Japan 4!
never heard rude, angry words spoken
by any but Englishmen. I am strong
ly Of opinion that the ll-temper Of the:
English is caused in a great measured
by q too abundant meat dietary, conf
bIned with 4 sedentary life. The half
oxidized products Of albumen circu-
lating in the blood produce both mental
or moral disturbances. The health
full thing to do is to lead an active and
unselfish life, on a moderate diet, suf-
ficient to maintain strength and not In.
crease weight.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
cueANs WILL NOT SURRENDER
Officers In Pinar del Rio Providence
tissue a Proclamation.

Officers In Pinar del Rio Providence
tissue a Proclamation.
The following official document has
been issued by the Cubans from Pinar del
Rio province to the world:
1--WE will never forget the bloody Of
lenses of the sa~nguinary Weyler, repre-
senting the Spanish nation, his assassina-
ton Of aged people, women and children,
the persecution Of our families by the
brutal Spanish soldiery and the efforts Of
the chiefs to exterminate all the elements
that compose Cuban society. All these
have aggravated our convictions q we
declare again that we will not accept any
thing but absolute independence. We
must have a government Of u own and
an assembly Of representatives according
to our own constitution. We are sworn
to liberty"
There was q great m~anifesution in
Key West. Fla, by over 10000 people,
mostly Cubans, against the acceptance Of
autonomy from Spain. 1t concluded with
a grand torchlight procession and adj
dresses by prominent Cubans at Sam Car
los opera house. Strong resolutions were
adopted against accepting autonomy.
Among the transparencies in, the process
sion were Independence or Death" and
"D0wn with Autonomy"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11

The matter of q national fish commits
sion was brought to the attention Of
Congress and the President many times
before anything vas done about it, but
in February, 1871, Congress passed a
joint resolution which authorized the
appointment of a commission Of fish
and fisheries. Prof. Baird was ap-
pointed and entered at once upon his
duties, and his efficient service won for
himself the title Of the first fish cultur-
list in the world" and placed the Amer
lean fisheries in the front Of all others.
At the present time there r stations
located all over the country.
The headquarters Of the commission
IL at Washington; It occupies the old
ante-bellum arsenal In that part Of the
mall which il designated a. Armony
square and IL q plain tall brick build
ing without a suggestion Of exterior or
namentat1on. The basement floor Is
filed with aQuaria in which 10 running
water and growing plants and inhab-
tied with all kinds Of fishes: the. west
part Of this door IL finished like q deep
grotto and the hanging vines and
MOSES ' e the glass cases, In which
the fishes r swimming, make the illu-
sion perfect. II. often happens that the
cars in which hshes for propagation are
sent to the stations over the country
are standing on the side trackx ii the
building and when this ID 90 Il Ii very
interesting to zee the manner In which
the fishes are carried from place to
place.
The government owns two steamerA,
the Alhatross and the Fish Hawk,
which are fitted up magnincently for
the purpose, and which IRE used ex-
clusively for deep sea explorations.
They are manned with men Of known
scientific attainments who have added
immensely TO the store Of the worlds
knowledge of the inhabitants nf the
.brtny deep.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11

"oE' AAhANeoN' would grant her
unconditional pardon ere she had pass
ed the fraction of a second in penal
servitude.
Mrs. Atkinson was thrice married,
and each time 1t was to her benefit. As
q poor and obscure girl she first mar
ried DR.. Ed Davis, a man Of prominent
family, In 1875. DR.. Davis drank lye
for whisky in the dark one night and
died. In 1883 the widow married Judge
Gideon Draper Camden, a member Of
the famous family that numbers Sena-
tors, governors and millionaires in its
list of notables. She was then 3S, hand
some, vivacious and nvely-just the
sort OF q woman to attract q million
aire widowerof Is, and that he was at
tracted, and that the widow was not
without business sense, is proven by a
marriage contract that gave her $780,
600 for marrying him and caring for
him in his old age; also by the will,
which gave her all his estate except q
few $500 legacies he left to his children
and grandchildren.
At So, when Mrs. Camden married
Gov. Atkinson, last summer, she was
still well preserved and retained much
of her youthful spirit and vigor. She
and the Governor had known each
other for years and had always been
good friends. After the Governors
period Of mourning for his wife, who
died in 1894, 1t was noticed that he was
often at Clarksburg, Mrs. Camden's
home, and that she often entertained
him, not only there, but when they
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11

competition in q short time. The monu-
m"nt cost $4,000. The architect was
Louis Mu!guaru Of st. Louis. and the
sculptor Robert Bringhurst of st. Louis.
The first speaker on the program at the
dedication was Thomas Dimmock of st.
Louis. Lieut.. Gov. Dimmock is better
acquainted with the story Of Lovejoy
than any other living man, having been a
resident of Alton ut the time and an in
innate friend of the family.
DIR. WiIkerson, n colored divine of Up
per Alton, representing the colored peo-
pie, made a speech. Lieut.. Gov. North
colt delivered an address and a choir con-
sisting Of the different singing societies
of the city furnished music for the occa-
sion, accompanied by the White Hussar
band. John w. Harmed of Greenville,
ILL.,, who was an eyewitness Of the death
OF ~Lovcjoy, was present at the dedicatory
exercises.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
Bamboo A. . Building Material.

Bamboo rs . Building Material.
The great strength of bamboo poles hi
not at all understood by the majority 1fi
persons. It il stated On excellent au-l
thority that two bamboo poles, each OF
them n and seven-tenths inches mi
oiameter,: when placed side by side,.
will support a grand piano slung bel
tween them by ropes, and that they
will neither sag or break under the bur-
den. Bamboo will form poles sixty-nvej
to seventy feet long and from eight to:
ten inches in diameter. A derrick,
twenty-six feet high. made Of fourinchl
bamboo poles, raised two iron orders
Weighing together four hundred and
twenty.four pounds. The wonderful
lightness Of this material In proportlon
to its strength has excited comment Of
late, and new uses are constantly being
made Of It. Scafoldings Of bamboo.
have the advantage Of Nghtnese and
strength. It Is predicted that thia ma.
terial will come into general use for
such purposes.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
SENATOR GORMAN.

GORMAN. gresham John v.
i. Findlay. Postmaster General Gary
and Congressman Sidney r. Mudd.
The result will make no immediate
change in Senator Germans plans, as his
term does not expire until March 4, 1899.
Mr.. German will not be troubled by the
bowling Of the traditional wolf Of pow
erty ut his door. He probably could draw
his check for $ 3,O0O,OOO without an in
dorsement. His money was made large
ly through lucky investments in some
coal and iron lands in western Maryland.
Mr.. German will be missed in the Sen
ate. In n way and another he has been
associated with this body at various times
since 1852, when he entered it as q page.
In January, 1880. he was elected to the
United States Senate to succeed William
Pinckney White. He took his seat March
4, 1881, and was reelected in 1885 and in
1S0C.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11

r.. L. LOVFJpN. NOV. 1, Loot, IHaL Il
mob. a~ngeresl by the abolition editorials
appearing in Lovejoy's weekly paper, the
Alton Observer, came across the river
from Missouri and besieged the editor and
his friends in Godfrey 4 Gilman's ware
house. where they had taken refuge. The
doors and shutters were strong and the
mob was unable to gain admission. The
Infatuated men sought to dislodge the
Loyejoy party by throwing burning
brands upon the roof. Lovcjoy climbed
from, the window twice and snaiched the
brands, receiving a bullet wound the Sec
ond time from which he died shortly after
reioining his friends.
Through the efforts of the late Senator
c.. 4. Herb of Alton IN appropriation Of
$25,taD was made by the State Senate,
but Gov. Altgela refused to sign the bill
till the citizens of Alton had raised $12,-
900 by popular subscription. The Love
joy Monument Association was then or
gained. and succeeded in raising about
half that amount. The Governor Their
allowed the appropriation to pass into the
hands Of the association. Plans and spe-
cihcations were Immediately drawn up
the work was started and was pushed to
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
Janssen.

The man who by proxy is the father
Of the 5-cent cigar that Is smoked ev-
cry day by millions Of Americans 10
Meinheer Jansen, Of Amsterdam, H0l-
land, the dictator Of the worlds tobac-
co market. 1t was he who discovered
the value Of Sumatra leaf as ''wrap-
pers" for cigars filled not only with
American but Havana tobacco. He ~
76 years old.
MI. Jansen, while not the discovereP
Of the fact that the Island Of Sumatra
produced q very superior leaf tobacco,
one ~curtously well fitted for use as cigar
wrappers, was the first to appreciate
the value of the discovery-made by q
countryman Of hs-and to encourage
the wider and better cultivation c1 thu
plant in Sumatra. It was he who broke
the domination Of the Havana plant
ers In the cigar trade. It was he who
made It possible for the tobacco sm0k.
er Of ordinary les to procure a ci.
gar Of excellence at a price that fitted
his purse. To-day the larger proper
ton Of cigars smoked all over the
world + wrapped with the smooth,
fne-veined leaf grown on the Island Of
Sumatra. 1t Is that leaf that made n
possible to utilize American-grown. to-
bacco In the manufacture Of domestic
cigars, and It was its Introduction to
this country that laid the foundation,
for the immense domestic cigar trade
a trade which employs thousands Of
men and In which millions Of American
capital are invested.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11

might chance to be in Washington,
where Mrs. Camden maintained an
elaborate establishment ON U street.
The forgeries Mrs. Atkinson was
charged with having committed related
to the property left by Judge Camden.
1t is known that during his life Mrs.
Atkinson signed his name, with his as
sent, to papers; but the prosecution
charged that after his death Mrs. At
kinson continued signing his name, and
thereby acquired property that she had
no right to.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11

Anna Blythe Hallowell, who killed her.
self at Beverly, CAL, was q morphine
user.
Justus Miller. the well-knovn collar
manufacturer OF Troy, N. Wand promi-
nent member Of the prohibition party,
died of hiccoughs.
Robert Lucas, . crack bicycle rider Nv
ing at Wallace, No., while out for q spin.
was thrown from his wheel and received
injuries which proved fatal. Il
The failure Of ]. r. Mckee was an
nounced on the New York AConsolida4ed
Stock and Petroleum. sExchanse. The
failure II aid to be : SraAQ one. Amets
and liabilities unknown.
The Congregational College Of Perry,
q. r.. was burned. The building and Ak
lures are worth $4,000 to $4,000, with
about 81, 200 insurance. 1t ID certain that
persons set fire to the building.
William J.. Lehigh, manager OF the Mer-
chants Exchapze Association ct Port
lnnd. Ore, committed suicide ~ ~ 1oor
81 the cxchenge bygshoOtng. Bud1eas
rcyerses caused him - take hA lie.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11

Heppner, Oregon, has a unique muMcal. novelty n the character If a ladies'
brass band, made up Of the maids and matrons Of the most prominent families sin
town, whose social standing is pitched with the bonton. The band was or
ganized u yea ago, and was to be q slfsupportng organization entirely. As soon
a organization vas perfected ways and means were canvassed by which funds could
be raused for uniforms and instruments. 1t vas decided to give a concert which
proved a grand success financially, at which the band made its first appearance
in public. The audience mildly enthused over their paying-n was Sc much
better than wa expected. The Ladies' Band vas a success. Then when the pres-
idental campaign opened they were at n in demand. The Ladies' Band became
the fashion, and nc candidate ever thought Of making a speech in their neigh
bOrhood without first having secured their services as an attraction. Their popu-
laHty led them into church sodahs, pcnis, ee, Until now they are famous
throughout the entire Northwest -
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
TO AID MEN.
Movement to Send the Cutter Bear to
Point barrow.

There was Il conference at the White
House in Washington Monday, attended
by Secretaries Gage, Long and Alger.
Commodore Melville and Commander
Dickens Of the navy and Capt. Shoemak-
or. commander Of the revenue marine SER
vice. to consider measures for the relief
of the American whaling feet said to be
icebound in Boring sea. 1t was decided
to send the revenue cutter Bear to the
relief of the whalers. She is now ut Sc
attic. Wash, having just arrived from
Alaska. Orders have been issued to put
her III commission for the voyage at once,
and Capt. Shoemaker says she will be
ready 10 sail as soon as she can be pro-
yis!cned. which will take but a short time.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
Girl Who Shams Religion.

Ruth Ashmore, writing Of the "Shams
Of the Modern Girl in the Ladies'
Home Journal, and Of 'the sham that
is worse than all othcrs-tha religious
sham," says: "She is the one who is
most conspicuous In speech and some
times in work; but in her heart her re-
ligion is simply a lea to a very
earthly end. She is prominent in the
Sunday school, because she thinks she
can in that way become acquainted
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11

tended. In 1872 it was garrisoned, and
although a big British man-of-war
came up the river leading into the har-
Dor, she did not deem 1t wise to pass
this block house. It IL built Of massive
oak timber, square hewn, and the sides
Of the structure + very thick. It II
pierced with port holes, having heavy
doors. It was also g~arrisoned IN the
late civil war. The citizens Of Edge
comb and Wiscasset keep It in repair,
although It belongs to Uncle Sam.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
COURTS MAY DECIDE.
Ohio Election Will Result In Numer.
Gus Contests. ...s#.

The contest for the control of the Ohio
Legislature will likely be carried into the
courts. To the official returns Of close
counties protests have been made. 1t Il
proposed now to prevent the issue of Ger
tificates of election to certain legislative
candidates il the courts will so order.
Press dispatches say that il Wood County
should finally be put in the Democraj JIG
list by the official figures the Legislature
would stand "a Republicans to II Demo
Gratis. While this is a mathematical ma.
jority Of 3, it is a constitutional surplus
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11

The ponds for fish culture at Wash.
fngton are not far from the Washing.
ton monument on the mall, and they
are n Of its most attractive features.
Rare specimens Of fish are brought and
careful experiments are made to accli
mate them, and here, too, are Matched
vast quantities Of the eggs Of the hsh
of commerce, which are sent to the
various stations all over the country.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11

The dedication
was first to occur in
June, but an acct
dent to the monu-
ment while in course
of construction ne
ccssitated post
ponclnent, and it
was decided by the
in charge
10 dedicate the struc-
ture on the anniver-
sary OF the killing Of
Lovejoy. 1t was on
~
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11

Of only l to guarantee the reelection at
Senator Hanna.
1t requires seventy-three votes or a ma
jority Of all the 145 members to elect a
Senator on joint ballot. With only sev-
enty-four votes in the Legislature the
death Of n Republican member or a Re-
publican vacancy from any cause would
leave the bare majority and II Wood
County should elect a Democratic repre-
sentative there would no doubt be start
ling developments at once in at least two
other counties.
1t is estimated that there were 100000
votes cast. OF which the deciding seventy
votes is an infinitesimal per cent. The
Republican plurality on the State ticket
approaches $4,000.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11

members in the
House and the Dem
fOrty-two,
h G Republicans
also have eighteen
Senators to eight for
the Democrats, and
a majority on joint
ballot OF seventeen.
Among those most
men
! toned as the prOba-
bic to
Senator German
are Ale q n d G r
Shaw, former Con-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
OUR OLDEST BLOCK HOUSE.

It stands ON Wiscasset Harbor, Maine,
and Was Garrisoned in 1912.
The oldest block house in the United
States stands at the entrance to Wis
cassct Harbor, Maine, where 1t was
erected before the war of 1912. 1t
stands on the southern end Of Folly ISL
and and commands the entrance to the
.,arbor. for whose defense 1t was in
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11

with f%abricating
her deceased hus-
bands name to an
important legal
document. 1t is not
likely that the case
will be tried again,
Ind in the event of
t h G fair defend
a n conviction
her liege lord and
maste r surely
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11

where IL Rallsd.s
Didn't I rec HoAslekuseoin Int =
DOCTORS Office . Little while asor'
Yea"
r thought he VISA hll4layer ~ ~
faith cure" s@ M
'.He = @ Z eeneeAl third, k<hsH3
suasion that he had 4 iNysg u u ~,
back of his meek vs. u q
him this time that It wouldn't yteadfn
the faith treatment.s-Chicago
une. 4SS
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11
A Pertinent Questton.

If I had my life to i've over" aaid.
the man who adopts ! solemn tone,
'@there are lots Of mistakes th1G n
wouldn't. have made."
That's Just IKE . man. M wife.
rejoined.. Always discontsntsd. 2up-
pose yop didn't make the same ptsd
takes; have you any reason for sup-
posing. those ron made n place of EN-
would be . bit more 0itisfactoryrs
Washington Star. ssssss ss"@@ss
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-11

The Staniland, Merkle 4 Standard
Marble Works Company OF Dayton. O.,
has made IN assignment. Assets, $23,-
zoo; liabilities, $4,000. Health Officer
q. A. Bonner, who il q stockholder, de-
nlandcd q financial statement and receiv-
ed instead the presidents resignation. An
assignment followed.