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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
wEvLER USES THE TORCH.
Destroying Everything Along His
Line OF March,

Destroying Everything Along His
Line OF March.
Sylvester Scoval, New York Worlds
correspondent, in prison at Santi Spiritus,
Cuba, writes from his cell under date of
March l, a. follows:
Some idea Of how Spain is making war
here may be gained from Weyler's own
words. Two weeks ago this captain gen.
eral of all Cuba had the aldermen of the
town and the townspeople assembled in
the public square. Addressing them he
said:
Last year Gomez and Macco went west
destroying right and left. This year I am
coming east to finish what they left. am
going to make grim war here, and before
get through the country will be as bare
as the palm of my hand"
The skies are dark with the smoke of
burning property. Five newly built houses
Of an American estate at Tuinicu, near
here, have been devastated. All corn was
burned by the troops four days ago. Farm
houses were razed to the ground.
As have no means of verifying them I
will make no mention of the stories of
wholesale slaughter of farmers in the
country roundabout. Whoever the Cuban
chief near here has been, he has been
doing some hot fighting. Fully 500
wounded have been brought back to town
by OK teams. can see hospitals from my
cell window. The Spaniards and Cubans
alike have been much maltreated here.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
A WOMAN FATALLY BURNED.
NeighbOrs Find Her in the Snow
with the House ON Fire.

Mrs. Charles Belts was so badly burned
at her home in Salem that she died without
regaining consciousness. As Mr.. Wahultzie
was passing the house he saw smoke COM
ing out OF the roof around the stovepipe
chimney and approaching nearer he saw
Mrs. Belts lying in the snow near the
house perfectly nude and unconscious. He
rolled her in his fur coat and carried
her to his house near by, and gave the
alarm OF fire. The house being small the fire.
men soon had the flames under control. In
the next room to the lady's bedroom was a
gasoline stove which was found turned on
as If there had been fire in it. The filler
was of but the tank was up in it's proper
place. The clothes were nearly all con-
sumed and the bedstead was badly charred.
Mr. Belts was at his shoe shop at the time.
Mrs. Belts has been an invalid for long
time and whether the cause of her death
was purely accidental or not will never be
known
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
JAPAN AND SPAIN NAY FIGHT
Possibility Of War Over Spanish
south Sea Possessions.

Possibility OF War Over Spanish
South Sea Possessions.
The long overdue schooner Vine, which
left San Francisco on trading trip to the
South Sea Islands last June, arrived home
Sunday with news from the South Seas re-
garding possible war between Japan and
Spain.
Natives on the Bulk islands. part Of the
Caroline group, which belongs to Spain,
are very ferocious when foreigners
attempt to land, and all trading
with the islanders must b done by
other natives. The islanders are almost
al cannibals. They refuse to become civil
liked, and wear no clothing. A number of
japanese traders recently established
. prosperous business with the more
peaceable islanders, but when they have
attempted to 60 inland they have been
hercely opposed. Just before the Vine left
the Caroline Islands dozen or more Japan
ese traders were massacred by the island
ers without provocation. Remaining
traders sent the news to the Japanese gov
eminent and asked for war vessel to sub
Jugate the Inhabitants.
The general belief at Kasaie when the
Vine left was that war would follow. as
the Japanese covet the island and are gen.
orally understood to be DESTROYS Of having
colonies throughout the South Seas. 1t is
surmised Japan will attempt to subjugate
the islands and COLOMBO them irrespective
of Spain.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
sssooners" Not Driven on.

ss0oOnoro" Not Driven on.
b Orders from department headquarters to
remove the intruders from the Uncom-
phagre reservation in Utah have not yet
6een received and hundreds Of settlers still
remain on the reservation and declare that
nothing but military force will move
them 81. The "sooners" openly defy the
.asency onicials, and many Of them are
sastuAlly working their claims.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
Chicago's Great Tower.

Chicago is to have gigantic tower.
From the altitude Of 1850 feet the United
States flag will fiaunt above Chicago when
the city tower is completed. Ground has
been broken at the site of the tower at
Harrison, Troop, Congress and LOOMS
Streets. The entire block will be almost
covered by the monster base of the pedas-
tai. Work has been commenced on pa
vilion, q toboggan slide and a skating rink.
The toboggan slide will be 1900 feet long
and the skating rink under roof 200 by
500 feet in dimensions
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
Van Heest Bests Powell.

Johnnie Van Heest of New York anu
Andy Powell of Australia met in Hot
Springs, Ark, for contest to last until
decision was reached. Van Heest defeated
Powell some time ago, by a chance blow,
as the latter claimed, and he was anxious
to have apotheks pportunity at him. They
entered the ring in first-class condition,
Van Heest having slight advantage in
weight. In the third round right hand
swing from Van Heest caught Powell on
the point of the chin and put him com.
pletely out.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11

Ex-senator Alonzo j. Whiteman, of
Minnesota, who is described by the police
Is one Of the most wanted crooks in the
country, is prisoner in the Tombs in New
York City, accused Of passing worthless
check for $3.50. Whiteman once owned
property worth several hundred thousand
dollarsHeft him by his father. Poker 10
said to have been the cause Of his downfall.
He had an inveterate fondness for the
game. 1t soon absorbed all his interest.
He lost heavily. Piece after piece Of his
property was sold. Judgments piled up
against him and finally his residence went
to satisfy the mortgage upon It.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
MARKET QUOTATIONS

Chicago-Cattle, common to prime,
$3.50 to $3.50: hogs, shipping grades.
$500 to $500: sheep, fair to choice, $500
to $3.50: wheat, No. 2 red, 75c to 76c;
corn, No. 2, 23c to 24c: oats, No. 2, 15c
to tic; rye, No. 2, 33c to Csc; butter,
choice creamery, tic to 19c; eggs, fresh.
1Oc to lie; potatoes, per bushel, zoe to
SOc; broom corn, common growth to choice
green hurl, &c to &c per ID.
Indianapolis-Cattle, shipping, $500 to
$500; hogs. choice light, $500 to $500;
sheep, good to choice, $500 to $500;
wheat, No. 2, 82c to SAC; corn, No. 2
white, 22c to 23c; oats, No. white, Zoe
to %.
St. Louise Cattle, $500 to $3.50; hogs,
$500 to $500; sheep, $500 to $3.50;
wheat, No. 2, 92c to 94c: corn. No. 2 vel
low, Zoe to 21c; oats, No. 2 white, tic to
18c; rye, No. 2, 33c to 35c.
Cincinnati-Cattle,$ $3.50 to $500; hogs,
$500 to $500: sheep, $3.50 to $3.50;
wheat, No. 2, Soc to Ole; corn, No. 2
mixed, 23c to 24c; oats, No. mixed, 1Sc
to Zoe; rye, No. 2, 36c to SIC.
Detroit-Cattle, $3.50 to 1925; hogs,
$500 to $500; sheep, $500 to $500:
wheat, No. red, SIC to Soc: corn, No. 2
yellow, 23c to 24c; oats, No. 2 white. 19c
to 21c: rye. Csc to 38c.
Toledo-Wheat, No. 2 red, Soc to Ole;
corn, No. 2 mixed, &c to 24c: oats, No.
2 white, tic to 1Sc; rye, No. 2, Sec to SIC;
clover seed. $4.65 to $4.75.
Milwaukee-Wheat, No. spring, TAO
to Tee; corn, No. 3, 18c to 20c; oats, No.
2 white, tic to 19c; barley, No. 2, Csc to
32c: rye, No. /, 33c to CSC: pork, mess,
$500 to $3.50.
Buffalo Cattle, common to prime ship
ping. $3.50 to e5.2s; hogs, medium to
best, $500 to &4.25; sheep, common to
prime natives, $500 to $3.50; lambs, fair
ITO extra, $3.50 to $3.50.
New York Cattle, $500 to $3.50; hogs,
$3.50 to $3.50; sheep, $500 to &475:
wheat, No. red. &3c TO Sic: corn, No. 2
27c to 2Sc; oats, No. white, 21c 10 28e:
butter. creamery. 16c - 20; egss, Wsso.
ern, 12c - IL.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
Gov. Lee Appoints.

The governor has appointed and the sen.
ate confirmed the following state officers;
Oil lnspector-R. E. Dowdell Of Arte-
sian.
Public Examiner-Maris Taylor OF
Huron.
Insurance Commissioner-John II. Kim
OF Mound City.
inspector OF Mines-James Terry of Ter
raville.
irrigation Commissioners. A. Coch.
rane OF Brookings, to fill unexpired term
Board OF regents-R. W. Hair of Aber-
deem, chairman; F. A. Spafford of Fland :
reau, {. n. Herried of Eureka, H. II,
gis.
Trustees of Soldiers Home - Harvey
Gunderson Of Vermillion, A. L. Van Osdel
of Yankton.
Member Board of Charities and Correc-
tions-G. W. Kingsbury of Yankton.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
Makes Demand OF Peru.

Advices from Lima, Peru, say that the
government of that republic absolutely re-
fuses to allow the claim of Victor Fl. Nc
Cord, an American citizen, for false arrest
and imprisonment. The claim is for $780,
600. Secretary Olney Immediately made
peremptory demand upon Peru for settle
ment of the claim.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11

WOlcott Reports to Mckinley.
i = learned that Senator Wolcott spent
neasly al Of Tuesday evening at the white
hease. Senator Wolcott related to the
preeident the main features Of his trip
alroad n the interest Of IN international
odneiallic conference, and It IL understood
IA. Mckinley was much encouraged BY
N. Wolcott's report.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
ADLAi At HOME.

Ex.Vicc President Stevenson Back
in Bloomington.
Ex-Vice President A. E. Stevenson and
wife arrived at Bloomington, ILL.,, Monday,
and were warmly greeted by many friends.
Mr.. Stevenson is not in the best of health,
having caught q severe cold during the
closing days of the senate. He will still
make Bloomington his home and after TAX
ing long rest will open his law practice
again.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
Postofnces Left Over.

POstOmCes Left Over.
President Mckinley will have at his dis
Dosal 1O6 presidential postofices which
Cleveland had figured on for the outgoing
administration and for which his selection
Of postmasters has been announced. These
represent the full list Of postofhcc nomina-
tons made by Cleveland during the session
Of congress inst expired and which the
senate failed to confirm.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
FIRED ON BY GREEKS.

German War Vessel Said to Have
Received q Broadside.
A dispatch from Constantinople SAYS:
According to Geographic communication
received here from Crete, a rumor is circu-
lating there that the German ironclad Kali
scrine Augusta, after having fred blank
shot as signal to the Greek ironclad Hy-
dra to discontinue her course, received
full broadside from Hydra.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
TVvo KlIIe0 on = Trestle.

Orlando Howe, OF Little Rock, Ark,
guaTreled with his wife and they decided
ito separate. Being without money Howe
teok his twin sons, aged 10 years. and
started to walk to Stillwell, Mo. A train
Setrnck the father and two sons on trestle
nsax 0liphant, instantly killing Howe and
one son, and fatally wounding the other
Inv
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
Dcmand Better Ratea.

The Kansas City Transportation bureau,
which represents the allied shippers of
Kansas City, Monday voted to issue an
ultimatum to the Western Freight Associa-
ton lines, and to the Union Pacific In par
ticular, demanding moro favorable freight
rates to Kansas City, and threatening =
boycott Of the lines offending shonld the
demand be ignored.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
10 Relieve Distress In India.

10 Relieve Distress In India.
Qr5ominent philanthropists have organ
ised : society Elkhart, Ind, to solicit
nousy and provisions in northern Indiana
.for ths starving and needy In India. They
hope by April II to have enough supplies
= make large shipment. Rev. George
Lambert Of Wakarusa will accompany the
shtpment and attend to ito distribution.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
Bold and Thorough Thieves

One of the boldest thieving operations
ever attempted at Elk Point was success
FULLY carried through on the LIST. Some nm
known men went to the barn of +. C. Sim
mons and took his team and harness and
then hltched onto new wagon at Cover
daps implement sheds, drove out in the
country five miles, stole sixty EIGHT bushels
OF wheat and went to Westfeld. Iowa
about ten miles from Elk Point where
they sold it for $S7 so, cashed the CHECK
and turned the team loose and made good
their escape. eooA
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
Ten.Year.Old Suicide.

Lizzie Mcdonald of st. Louis, Mo-, 10
years old, Intentionally shot herself
through the right lung Sunday, dying in
the city hospital. The child lived with her
foster parents, and left note saying she
was tired Of living and wanted to be with
mother.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11

An American Minister lnsulted.
A Newspaper correspondent in Guate-
mala sends word that a well known politi-
cal leader and duelist offered An unpro-
voked anront to United States Minister
MacGrane Coke ct the opera. The Guate-
malaD government promptly took the mat
TOR up and Investigated and criminal pro-
ceedings win be commenced against the
A4ender.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
SALOON MEN Will SUE
Sioux Falls May BE Forced n ~.
gorge $4,000 License Mo.

sioux Fails May Be Forced IN ~.
gorge $4,000 License Mona,
Sioux Falls Is lively to have ss.;a
fight on its hands with the saloon ,so os
There are twenty saloons there which h.'a.
been paying license. contrary to law ~
go month. Since the passage Of th Ha
Bouck license bill the saloon men. th;nh 'o
ing that the new law did not 20 into off,.
until July 1, decided that they would ~.
pay any more license, and directed a na. ;'
ton to the council declaring that hns;naa.
was so poor that they could no Longer 80
ford to pay the license.
After learning that the Bouck bill carrie,
the emergency clause, and will become .
law at once, the saloon men decided to tai =.
new tack. They consulted ATTORNEYS and
received advice at that city was liable for
every dollar of money paid direct to the,
city under the dis0rderly house ordinance
Having satisfied themselves that thew con,d
recover from the city, they have pooled to.
gether to employ the best Of legal talent
and they declare that suits will at once ~
begun to recover.
1t is not known just how much the civ
has collected, but it is in the neighborhood
of $4,000. The announcement that snits
are to be begun has created decided sen.
sation. Various other communities of tina
state have been collecting moneys from the
saloons under ordinances similar to the one
used in Sioux Falls. If suits to recover
have standing in court, it is estimated that
suits to recover in the aggregate over $500
600 will be instituted.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
Will Rival Wind Gave.

Tie Onyx Cave, which Is not far from
Hot Springs, bids well to rival Wind Cave
as natural attraction for tourists stopping
at the springs, and it is said to possess some
beautiful chambers set with onyx that are
well worth the drive out to inspect.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
A Farmers story.

A Lake County farmer says that during
one OF the late billiards. he lost three hogs
and dilligent search of the neighboring
snow drifts failed to uncover them. Forty
five days afterward he discovered them
under drift wallowing in the mud. One
was dead but the other two were nursed
through to full recovery.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
Mrs. Beecher Dead.

Mrs. BeeCher Dead.
Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher, wife of the
famous preacher, who has been lying at
the point of death for many days at her
home in Stamford, Conn, died Monday
morning.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11

Militia Company Mustered Out.
Orders have been received at Canton
mastering out Company / Of the South
Dakota National Guard. A protest has
been sent to the governor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11

John G. Elliott Of Tyndall, chairman Of
the republican state central committee OF
south Dakota, is in Washington. A. B.
Alttridge OF Sioux Falls, member of the
national committee from South Dakota is
al ana unable to be there, and Mr.. Elliott
Will represent him and will remain for
some time looking after the patronage to
be given to the state Of South Dakota,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
Accidently Kills HinaeIr

JACOB rider, young man 10 years old.
accidentally shot and killed himself two
mnes west Of Centerville. He and two
osher men were in wagon chasing wolves
ana iaier, who was in the back seat.
reached Tor a gun in the front seat, draw
ing II toward him, when it was discharged,
tne whole charge passing through his left
breast just above his heart. He lived only
lew minutes. His parents reside at Mis-
sion Hill, in Yankton County.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
Bulldtne Boom at T.e.d !.

me alcnieects In Lead claim that the
CITY VIII nave building boom this season
ing before snow flies next fall several nice
Das DIocks VIII tower above the sites now
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
Dairy Convention Postnoned.

The state dairymen's convention, which
was to have been held at DeSmet on the
sth, 10Th and 18th insts., has been post
poned on account of the snow blockade.
The date will be announced later.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
Killed Thirty Horao..

The train which arrived ut Pierre from
east sunday morning ran into and killed
tmrty horses that had found their way into
deep cut. formed BY the snow pillow. The
snow was blowing with binding force and
tne engineer did not know he had struck
the horses until after the damage was done
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
Story of q Boys InRratitude.

Considerable indignation has been
created near Meckling among the neigh.
bors of a family named Jorgensen. Abou,
nine years ago Peter Jorgensen and wife
gave their land to their son, Andrew, with
the understanding that he would provide
for them in their old age. The son gave
contract to that effect, which stipulated
that he was to furnish all the necessares
of life, including -four, sugar kero-
sene and salt, these four articles be-
ing especially mentioned. The contract
was signed by the son only and was not
secured in any way. From the time the
contract was made the parents have been
treated pretty roughly and have been made
to do the { rea er part of the drudge work
about the tarm. The endurance of the old
people has finally given out and they have
begun to complain. A few weeks ago the
son told his parents to leave the place.
Their friends advised them to enter suit
for wages for the nine years work and
offered to help pay the expenses.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
For How Lonr2

The long blockade has been raised at
summit by opening the line clear to Aber-
deen, and the first passenger trains over for
TWO weeks were run on the End. The Mil
waukee has made heroic fight to keep the
road open, but the elements have been de-
cidedly against them.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
Keep Away from the Hills.

The influx of poor men into the Black
Hills, caused by the tiattering reports sent
out by imaginative newspaper correspond
ents, has induced the Terry Peak Miners
Union, which covers the territory in which
the new Ragged Top fields are situated, to
issue warning to laborers advising them
to keep away from the Hills. The COM
mittee appointed to investigate the matter
reports that about 20 per cent. of the resi-
dents already living in the Ragged Top
regions are now idle. The resolution
drawn up by the committee ends with the
following: 1--WE would further recommend
that vote of censure be passed on all cor
respondents of the press who are in the
habit OF writing fairy tales in order to
make their illusions readable" This
has become necessary because
the number of ''busted" men arriving in
this region has reached a point where
halt must needs be called.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
Death OF Mrs. Mai. W. n. Miller.

MIS-. Miller, wife OF Mai. w. II. Miller
OF Canton, died suddenly Thursday. She
was mother in-law Of Judge r. r. Aikens
81 sioux Fails. She was one OF the pho.
neers Of South Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
Dies ON the way to Church.

Pauck F. Boylan, for five years city
treasurer OF Sioux Falls, died suddenly
while on his way to church. His death was
the result Of the grip.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
After the Grand Army Encampmen

Canton wants the next state encampment
OF the Grand Army. The Grand Army OF
the Republic Sons of Veterans and
Woman's Relief Corps hold their annual
meetings together and have agreed to 90 to
no town where there is not an organiza-
ton. The city has no camp Of Sons Of
Veterans and on that account was refused
the encampment heretofore. This matter
is to be fixed, for large Sons of Veterans
camp will be organized. Canton will thus
be in good shape to fight for the encamp-
ment
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
Crime IL Fastened on Gill.

William Gillis held in the county jail NJ
Deadwood, charged with the murder Of
James Andrews at Terry. The coroners
jury after being in session two days and
after carefully sitting all the facts. found
that Andrews came to his death by a
wound inflicted by Gill. The details of
the murder, as brought to light, are horri-
flying. When Gill was found he was lying
upon the bed, which was red with his
friend and his benefactor's blood, coolly
smoking his pipe. He still protests that he
is innocent, but is very reticent. Andrews
leaves wife and 22-year-old son in Eng
land. The son is now enroute TO America,
having left home to see his father for the
first time in years. He will find his fathers
new-made grave. The theory advanced in
behalf OF Gill is that he is crazy. He was
injured in mine cave-in several years
ago and has never since been right.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-03-11
CuUlTY COURIER
ELK FONT. :. ,.

BUCHANAN BROS. PUm1sHrns