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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
Retail Merchants, Nicotine

The first state meeting of retail ma
chants, held at Redtield last week. was
most interesting and important sesson
Nearly 100 representative merchants fron,
many sections OF the state were present
Permanent organization was effected ~,
the election Of 4. A. Wood of MlhanE
president, and d. G. Gross of Yankton'
vice president, and the following executive
committee: A. G. Oschnect Of Webster d
S. Vossey of Washington Springs. p p
Bartlett Of Groton, $. n. Brown of C,,rL
and c. c. Peterson of Newark. 1t w.
decided to hold the next years meeting at
Huron on the second Wednesday in june
The leading features OF the meeting were,
papers rendered by Messrs. Green of TolS
erton e. Stetson, and Preston of Kaaun e.
Spalding of Sioux City.
This movement against catalogue houses
has made "A splendid start and bids fair to
grow with each succeeding session.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
SNAGS IN THE TARIFF
NO AGREEMENT REACHED By
THE CONFEREES.
Out for Their Own Bills-Steps
Taken to Secure Mrs. Maybrick' g
Release from an English Prison.
Conferces Hard at Work.

SOOuCCCeS at VOrAs
A Washington dispatch of July IL says:
The tariff cOnferees have struck some
snags. Minor matters have been easily ad-
justed, but on all important features there
has been no agreement and the outlook to-
day is that several reports will have to be
made before an adjustment can be reached.
The house conferees stand solidly by their
bill, and the senate confeIces are no less
tenacious. STA
The senate cOnferces laid before the
house members the condition in the senate
where other than Republican votes were
necessary to pass the bill or adopt the con-
ference report. The members Of the house
are standing by their bill nevertheless,
and have told the senators they cannot
accept the senate amendments on many
important items.
The conferees find trouble outside OF
sugar, wool, coal and lead. Lumber has
been in dispute; also straw mating. bur-
laps, cotton ties and other items placed on
the free list by the senate.
The house conferees are also insisting
upon higher compensatory duties on man.
ufactures Of cotton on account OF the duty
OF 20 per cent. on raw cotton.
The noon recess Of the conferees was
devoted largely to conference with indi-
vidual senators in which the members OF
the house in the conference participated.
These conferences developed the fact that
the wool schedule had been under special
consideration during the forenoon session
and that the house men had shown a de-
cded disposition to hold on to the house
rates. There is evident apprehension that
if this contention Is granted there will be
difficulty in getting the bill through the
senate, and it is not believed the apprehen-
sion has changed by the result of inquiries
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
NO PARDON FOR youNcERs
Minnesota PardOning Board Re.
fuses Their Petition.

Minnesota PardOning Board Re.
fuses Their Petition.
After an extended hearing on the petit
ton for the pardon of Cole and Jim
Younger, the surviving members of the
Missouri outlaw band who attempted to
raid bank at Mortified. Mimi, in 1876,
the state board of pardons, consisting of
the governor, attorney general and chief
justice, Tuesday afternoon refused to
grant the requested relief, by unanimous
vote, declaring their belief that the
Youngers should complete their term of
life imprisonment. The present attempt
to secure the pardon Of the Youngers has
been notable for the amount OF pressure
that has been brought to bear on the board.
The presentation Of the case occupied all
Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning
and tio decision was announced late
Tuesday afternoon.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
OHIO LOVERS DIE TOGETHER
Edward COwlcs and Nellie Lushcr
Prefer Death to Separation.

Edward COwlcs and Nellie Lushcr
Prefer Death to Separation.
The little village of Moline, near Bowl
ing Green, Ohio, is in a fever of excite
mcnt over the shocking suicide of Miss
Nellie Lusher and her lover Edward
Cowles. Of late their affection ripened
into love, but as both were under Is years
nj age their parents objected to their mar
riage. Wednesday evening they attended
lawn fete together, and returned home
with Miss Lusher's sister. but they
did not enter the house. The parents
became alarmed and instituted a
search, but finally concluded the young
couple had clipped. Saturday evening
children, while playing, discovered Nellie's
hat and Cowles' coat near large stone
quarry pond on the Weissmiller farm. A
searching party was organized and the
water in the quarry dragged. The re-
mains were brought to the surface with
graphing hooks. The young man had
his arms about his sweeheart's waist, and
it was with difficulty that they were sep
arated. The only reason, it is claimed,
that can be given for the tragedy is that
the young couple preferred death to being
separated
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
TRIES TO SHIELD MRS. MACK
Thorne Takes All Responsibility for
Guldensuppc's Death.

Thorne Takes All Responsibility for
Guldensuppc's Death.
Martin Thorn, In addition to the state
ments attributed to him in the confession
given out by New York police, has made
complete acknowledgment of his connec-
ton with the crime for which he and Mrs.
Mack have been indicted by the grand jury
in that city. Information given indicates
clearly that Thorn's one concern after
his arrest was the protection Of Mrs. Mack.
81 am perfectly willing to de-" Thorn
thing to happen to her. Guldensuppe
went to the Woodside house and met Mrs.
Mack in the front yard. The rubber
seemed to be uneasy. He had a PRESENT.
ment that everything was not right for he
turned to Mrs Mack and said:
"'Augusta, think there is put up job
here
"'Why, William Thorn said Mrs. Mack
replied, there's nothing Of the kind.
don't see what should make you think
that
"'Well. all right Guldensuppe replied,
as he started into the house."
After the body was ready Thorn called
Mrs. Mack upstairs and the two packed
the two sections of the trunk in the oil
cloth. Mrs. Mack, he said, helped dispose
Of these packages. but she had nothing to
do with the head, nor did she know what
he did with it. Thorn denied again pos
itively and emphatically that Mrs. Mack
had anything to do With the killing of
Guldensuppc.
The New York Herald says that John
Gotha betrayed Thorn through no motive
Of public duty, but because he feared that
Thorn intended to kill him because Of
Enfha,S knnwlpIlna of the murdar
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
MAY FREE MRS. MAVERICK.
Chances OF Her Getting Out of
Prison More Favorable.


The chnces of the release of Mrs. May
brick from an English prison are con-
sidered to be more favorable than at any
time during her imprisonment. Judge
Yarrell, counsel for Mrs. Maybrick, re-
Gently called on President Mckinley
and the president is understood to have
held out much encouragement for the
prisoner. Judge Yerrell says: "My
audience with the president was a
pleasant one and Of some length. He
appeared deeply interested in the matter,
and the documents and letters which l
submitted to him were not given mere
passing glance, as the president con-
sidered them carefully. lam fully salts
fed he has instructed the proper persons
to do all in their power to secure Mrs.
Maybrick's speedy release. Ambassador
Hay. as it is known. has already presented
petition, and the papers asked Mrs.
Maybrick's freedom, and l firmly believe
she will secure it,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
SOILS SHAFT SLAY SCORES.
Unprecedented Record Of Heat Ta
talities aud PrOstratiOns.

Unprecedented Record Of Heat Fa.
talities aud Prostrations.
The following reports received by the
Associated Press from various places
throughout the country give the total
number OF deaths due to excessive heat for
the past week. In several cities the death
rate has largely increased over that of the
corresponding week of last year as we'll
as last week, and while the deaths from
the heat have been very numerous many
more have occurred really attributable 80
that cause indirectly that do not figure in
these reports.
The record of prostrations and deaths
resulting from the long heated term ap-
proaches in magnitude that of general
epidemic, prostrations numbering in the
neighborhood Of 1900 and the deaths close
to $50.
Chicago, 81 deaths and 347 prostrations;
New York, IA deaths; Utica, N. Y, 4
deaths; Washington l death; Philadel-
phia, 3 deaths; Meridian, Conn.,, death,
the only death in the state; Rochester, N,
Y, 2 deaths Buffalo, deaths and five in
the neighboring towns; Worcester, Mass,
deaths; Cleveland, Ohio, deaths, s2
prostrations; Milwaukee, deaths, Is
prostrations; Wisconsin, outside of Mil
waukee, 9 deaths, Is prostrations; SYRIA
cuse, N. Y, 4 deaths; st. Paul, Mimi,
deaths, 7prostrations; Chattanooga, Tenn,
2 deaths, many prostrations; Indianapolis,
10 deaths, so prostrations; Lacrosse, Wis.,,
4 deaths; Cincinnati, IS deaths. This
does not include dozen fatalities in Gov
ington, Newport and other suburbs.
There were over 500 prostrations;
Pttsburg, % deaths, Al prostrations;
Columbus, Ohio, 4 deaths, % prostrations;
Detroit, and throughout the state of Michi-
gan, IL deaths: Kansas City, 8 deaths, 50
prostrations; Topeka, Kan, IL prostra-
tons; Omaha, 2 deaths, 1 prostrations;
New Orleans, Is deaths: Nashville, 5
deaths, and two last Saturday; Louisville,
II deaths, % prostrations; st. Louis, in ID
days, AZ deaths, 1877 prostrations: Boston,
deaths, q prostrations; Toledo, Ohio,
10 deaths, 20 prostrations; Grand Rapids,
2 deaths; Terre Haute, death; Peoria,
8 deaths, and several in surrounding coun-
try: Lincoln, 8 deaths and numerous pros
trations throughout the state; Springfield,
Ill.,, death.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
MARKET QUOTATIONS

Cnlc1Xo-Cattle, common to prime.
400 to $5.25; hogs, shipping grades,
$o.OO to 1878: sheep. fair to choice. $500
to $500; wheat No. 2 rcd Toe to Tic;
corn, No. :. 26c to 2Sc; oats. No. 2, Ice
to 1Sc; I'VE, No. >, Sac to Doc: butter,
choice creamery. lac TO 15c: eggs. tresh.
&c to DC; new potatoes, COc to soc per
bushel.
lndiaiapolis-Cattle, shipping, $500 10
$500; hogs, choice light. $500 to S. 10,
sheep, common to choice. $500 to S;i.I!:
wheat, No. =, G7e to GO: corn. No. =
white, &c 10 2Sc oats, No. white, 2le
to pc.
st. Louis Cattle, $500 to $5.25; hogs.
$500 70 1915: sheep, $500 To - %:
wheat, No. 2, Csc to tic; corn. No. :
yellow, 2ic to 25c: oats, No. = white, lie
to 1Sc; rye, No. ?, BE to 33c.
Cincinnati-Cattlc, $3.50 to $500: hogs.
$500 to S3.75: sheep. $3.50 to $31.:
wheat, no. 2. Tie to Use; corn, No. ?
mixed. pic to 2Sc: oats, No. 2 mixed, zoe
to &c: rye, No. ., a3c to 35c.
Detroit Cattle, $3.50 to $5.25; hogs.
$500 to 1915: sheep. $3.50 to $500:
wheat, No. =, 14c to TIC: corn. No. ,
yellow, 2Sc to zoe: oats, No. 2 white, 24c
to 25c; rye. SAC to Soc
Toledo-Wheat. No. 2 rcd. TIC to roc:
corn. No. 2 mixed. 26c to 27c: oats, No.
2 white. Use to zoe: rye, No. ., 31c to BIC;
clover seed. SALE to 1925.
Observation-Disclosures, No. spring, 73c
to Toe; corn. No. 3, PC to 2Sc: oats, No.
2 white, &c to 24c: barley, No. 2. zoe to-
36c; rye, No. 1. 35c to 36c; pork. mess.
$7.25 to 1915.
Buffalo Cattle, $3.50 to 1925; hogs.
$500 to $500: sheep. $500 to $780,,
wheat, No. 2 rcd, 7Sc to soc: corn, No. ?
yellow. :Tc to 32c; oats, No. white, 24c
to 26c.
New York-Cattle, $500 to $5.25: hogs,
$3.50 to $4.25; sheep. $500 to $3.50,
wheat, No. ? red, TIC to 7Sc: corn, No. 2.
3Oc to Bic: oats, No. white, 22c to 23c;
butter. creamery, 12c to 1Gc; eggs, West
crn. Zoe to l2c.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
Black Hills Man Killed.

VIM. Sleep, a ranchman living on Crow
Creek, in the western part of Lawrence
County, was killed recently by an explo-
sion OF giant powder. His son -in-law.
Joseph Miller, had one arm blown off and
was otherwise injured. Sleep and Miller
were firing giant powder, Sleep carried
several sticks in the bosom Of his shirt, a
custom among miners. Miller was pre-
pairing to fire shot when stick exploded
in his hand. Sleep stood so near that the
shock exploded the powder which he had
on his person, mangling his body horribly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
Bankers Win the Suit.

Judge Campbell OF the circuit court at
Aberdeen has decided the case of Clara d.
McChesney VS.. County of Brown, holding
that the state board of equalization, at its
meeting last September, exceeded it's
powers in subdividing shares and stocks
and in materially raising bank stocks to
the exclusion of all others. The plaintiff
is stakeholder of the Aberdeen National
Bank of that city and was backed in her
suit by numerous bankers of the state and
the state association as well. The decision
affects nearly every county in the state and
is Of much Importance.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
BELLE FOURCHE ROBBERS.
Reported Capture OF the Gang in
Wyoming Confirmed.

The reported capture of four members Of
the Holeinthe Wall gang has been con-
firmed. The men captured are George
Currie, two Roberts brothers and Harvey
Ray, all Of whom had been implicated in
the attempted holdup Of the Belle Fourche
bank. The men were hiding in the
timber near the WV ranch in
Crook County, Wyoming. The South
Dakota officers under Inspector Long
had them surrounded and were waiting
for reinforcements to drive them from
cover. Two of the outlaws made break
for the ranch and were captured on the
way. The others then came out of the
timber and surrendered. The party in
tended leaving the country with the funds
which they expected to take from the
Belle FOurche bank.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
Will Die of His Injuries,

Saturday J. I. Valentine and his son
Bird returned from Beaver Greek to their
home in Valley Springs. Birds wife re-
fused them admittaEce to the house.
Valentine took knife and cut the screen
and according to Birds wife's story he
rushed at her with the knife and attempted
to kill ner. She struck him with mon
five times across the head. Valentine was
taken to Sioux Falls, and will probably
die. Officers say they will do nothing
until post mortem examination has been
held
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
Chautanqua Closes.

The Lake Madison Assembly closed july
with one of the grandest meetings ever
held on the grounds. Two thousand peo-'
pie heard Sam Jones lecture in the alter
noon and again in the evening. The great
event was the lifting Of the associations
debt. Seventy shares of stock, amounting
to 81 900, were sold and $500 in cash raised
to square up the accounts of this assembly.
Much credit is due Sam Jones and Heber
Dowley Macdonald of the Chicago Times.
Herald, for help in etfecting this result.
Both are now stockholders III the assocja.
ton.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
Hoppers Reach Range Country

Inc grasshopper scare" east of the
MISSOURI River is practically over, but the
region west Of the river has now been in
vaded. Information is received that dur
ing the past two weeks vast swarms of the
pests have put in their appearance in
Jackson. Nowlin and Ste,:n Counties.
Ihey have destroyed the gardens of many
ranchmen and are doing some damage to
the range.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
German Evangelical Young People

The Young Peoples Alliance of the
German Evangelical Church for North and
South Dakota in session at Aberdeen
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President, S. +. Braun,
Big Stone; vice president, Mrs F. J..
korte, Aberdeen: secretary, Alice Oertle,
Zion; corresponding secretary, Mrs, Won
Wald, Big Stone; Treasurer, Ii. We'll
meyer, Zion. North Dakota was chosen
as the place of the next annual meeting.
Some fifty delegates and visitors were in
attendance
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
The Sick Returning Home.

The Spanish mail steamer leaving Ha-
yana Sunday carried 1000 soldiers, many
Of whom will die on the way home.
Eleven thousand sick soldiers have been
ish troops have been ordered not to eat
mangoes, but they disoiey the order be-
cause they have nothing else for food.
Mango diet aggravates fever. During the
last ten days over 800 soldiers We're taken
to the hospital at MatanZas.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
National Guard Encampmcnt

The state encampment of the South Da-
kota National Guard at Bryant was the
largest ever held in the state. 1t was
under command OF Col M. W. Sheafe Of
Watertown. Lieut.. Frost is acting as
military instructor. The First battalion
was represented by companies from
Bryant, Aberdeen, Watertown and Bat ]
terry II. of Clark. The Second battalion
was represented by companies from De
Smet, Sioux Falls, Huron, Pierre, Yank-
ton and the First Regiment Band Of
Brookings. The citizens OF Bryant pro-
vided entertainment for the visitors and an
abundance OF amusement in the way of all
kinds OF races and games. The heat was
excessive during the week and there was
an average of from one to three sunstrokes
per day, but none resulted seriously.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
River Full OF Dead Fish

Large numbers of dead fish are floating
in the Jim River at Huron and at points
farther up. A weed supposed to be poison
GUS, and which grows in great profusion
along the river at the waters edge, is be-,
lieved to be the cause of the fish dying,
Specimens Of the weed were sent to Prof,
Saunders Of the State Agricultural College
at Brookings for examination and lie ex-
presses the opinion that peculiar fungus
that forms upon the fish and not the weed
is the cause of DEATH
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
Young 10y Drowned.

Tommie Guptil, aged 10 years, son Of
&. f. Guptil Of Canton Township, LasolD
County, was drowhed in South Beaver
Greek last week. The boys of the school
IN district No. Is were playing about tho
water. when Tommie fell into deep hole.
The boys were all about his age and could
not assist him. They summoned help, bGt
before aid arrived he had died.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
CANNOT COUNT HER WEALTH

Wealthicst Woman in the World
Coming to the United States.
Sonora de Gousino, the richest woman in
the world, is coming to this country. She
owns most of the copper mines in Chilli
and Peru, more than 100 steamers and sail
tabled one of Aladdin. According to cur
rent gossip in South America Nine. de
Cousno is worth in the neighborhood Of
slo0, coz, 600 which amount is constantly in
creasing, for, despite her lavishness and
extravaganza, the widow is unable to
spend even one-half Of her enormous in
come. estimated at S., OOO, 900 annually.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
Refuses to Arbitratc.

Hawaii has offered to refer to arbitration
the immigration question pending between
herself and japan, but the Toxic govern
ment has SO far ignored the proposition.
Telegraphic information to this effect has
been received at the state department in
Washington, and it is therefore possible to
agreed to arbtratc the yexed question she
is discussing with Hawaii
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
Acres Of Burning Oil.

Lightning struck a 4,0Oo-barrcl oil tank
two miles north If Olean, n. Y, Monday
afternoon. A cannon was procured and
shots were fired at the surrounding tanks
to allow the Oil to escape and prevent
other tanks from exploding. The escaping
oil became ignited, and soon twenty acres
of oil was burning. Booms were being built
to prevent the spread Of the burning oil
and keep it out Of the river. The loss will
be large
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
Grimm and Elliott to Shoot.

Charles n. Grimm Of Iowa has accepted
the challenge Of }. A. Il. Elliott of Kansas
City to shoot a series of live bird matches.
The conditions named are that the contest
take place in October, when the birds will
be good flyers, each of a series of three to
be at 100 live birds for 500 side on each
race and 500 on the greatest number killed
in the series. The places named for the
series are Chicago, st. Louis and Omaha.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
Price Of Wool Has Doubled.

1t is estimated that S0o.0oo pounds Of
wool will be shipped from Belle Fourche
this Season. The prices have more than
doubled over those of last year. Eleven
cents a pound net is now paid, which is an
increase OF and 7 cents a pound. Tho
ranges have not been SO green for years
and it IS reported that the tieeces are I'M
usually fine and heavy. great many
sheep are being brought into this state
from Montana
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
Safe Blowers We're Successful,

Burglars entered the saloon of Henry
kuhle at Salem, who is also agent OF the
Michel Brewing Company. and blew off
the door of his safe with some explosive,
ana took what money 1t contained, sap
posed to be about $50 The safe vas a COM
plete wreck. The building was entered
oy cutting through The rear door near tbs
lock. The work was done with neatness
and diSnatcn
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
Goes Insane ut Huron.

A man who says his name is Joseph H.,
Spreading is in charge of Sheriff Medbury
at Huron lie is insane and is unable TO
give any account Of himself other than
that he is married and his home is in Ken
lucky. He is probably - years of age,
about five feet seven inches tall, medium
build and has light hair and mustache.
He is we'll educated and says he was once
connected with New York Clipper and
Judge Publishing Company.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
Sinks ON the Long Island Coast.

Sinks ON the Long Island Coast.
A single masted sloop rugged craft, on
which it supposed there were several per-
sons, was caught in terrific storm off the
coast near Long Beach, l.. l., and went
down. Before the disaster the craft had
been rocking wildly in the storm, with its
sails torn away, and about the last that
witnesses on tho shore saw was signal of
distress waving from the boat. There is
little doubt that all on board persisted.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
William Has an Eye Injured.

Emperor William, while walking upon
the deck OF his yacht at Odde, Norway,
Sunday, while one OF the masts was being
lowered, was struck a violent blow on the
left eye by rope, causing and extravasa-
ton Of blood on the eyeball. A bandage
was Immediately placed over the injured
eye, and the pain ceased almost at once.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
New Wall at the Penitcntiary.

AT present work is in progress at the
oloux Falls penitentiary on a wall which
wiii inciose the greater portion of the
buildings, the Enclosure being intended as
an exercise ground for the Inmates of the
prison. The wall proper is being con-
stincted OF Sioux Falls granite. 1t will be
twenty feet high, four feet thick and
nearly l.l5o feet in length, thus incosing
space of about two acres. The estimated
cost is about $3J 900.