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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02

It is certain now that the immigra-
tion movement for the fiscal year which
ends at the close of the present month
will be the largest in American his
tory. Heretofore that of the fiscal
year 1882 held the record. The total
in that year was 7SS, 992. This figure
has already been exceeded in the pres
ent year, and several days are still left
OF the mouth. The prospect is that
the arrivals for the twelve. month
period which will end next Tuesday
will be something like 100000 in ad-
vance of that of 1882.
A radical change in the character OF
the immigration has come in the twen-
ty-one years. In 1882 the larger part
of the arrivals were from the British
islands, Germany and the Scandinavia
an countries. In 1903 and for the past
few years the bulk OF the immigration
has been from Italy, Russia, Austria
Hungary and other parts of eastern
and southeastern Europe. The NUM-
ber OF illiterates is much greater now
among the immigrants than it was a
score OF years ago, although our laws
shut many of these out. There is q
distinct deterioration in the character
OF the new arrivals, as most persons be-
lieve.
Yet the chances are that the bulk of
the present immigration will be assim-
Hated readily, and become valuable
addition to the country's population.
1t would be better for the country and
better for the immigrants II fewer oi
them remained on the Atlantic coast
than stay there now. The place for
the newcomers is the middle West and
the Mississippi region. There
Is an abundance of room for all of them
out here. Those who come into this
locality will be likely to fare better ID
the long run than will those who stay
on the east side Of the Alleghanies.
The West Is having a greater degree
OF prosperity than 1t has ever known
In all Its past. All sorts of industries
and activities here are f0nrishing.
The additions which are being made
to the population Of the West are
greater now than they we're In the past
decade. though the East. too. is expand.
ling rapidly in inhabitants. The panic
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02

The Platte Epitone, which, accord.
ing to the retiring editor, Is ''The
Paper that made Platte City Famous =
has been sold to Geo. FL. Henry, recent
" of the Parker Leader. It's politics
will remain republican, notwithstand-
ing the fact that Mr.. Henry's antece-
dents are democratic. The Leader, it
will be remembered, is now In charge
OF Mr.. King, q grandson of an early
day editor of the COURIER, Elder Cain.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02
The "Tree of Life y

The expression ''tree OF life" has
more than Biblical or a symbolic
meaning according to modern science.
All animal life upon this planet Is de-
pendent upon the green iron containing
substance called ''chlorophyll," which
gives their summer colorings to trees,
grass and shrubs. Green, not blood
red, Is the life color.
English scientists have figured out
that such schemes as Sir Oliver
Lodges proposed reforesting Of the
English black country would help to
exc out the 100000 of years for
which astronomers tell us the sun will
continue to make animal life possible.
Disastrous forest fires in the Adiron-
dacks are, upon this view Of the mat
ter, a species OF race suicide" and
the proposed new undertaking Of the
United States government to study the
prevention of forest waste is the most
direct work OF self preservation.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02
on OUR last page this week we re

On OUR last page this week we re.
print from prominent Minneapolis
commercial newspaper, the officiaI
organ of the Northwestern Retail
Merchants Association, an excellent
article on s'The Merchant and hi.
Home Paper = 1t has some excellent
ideas on advertising, and, coming as IL
does from recognized authority In
the business world located in the bust.
ness center of the Northwest, it's posi-.
tions are full of suggestion and value.
We commend 1t to our home merchants
for careful reading.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02

Gov. HERREID has appointed as the
South Dakota portion of the joint
commission to settle the boundary dis.
pute between South Dakota and Ne
braska, the following board: E. c.
Ericsson Of Elk Point; T. +. Jolly
VermilIion; s. H. Dixon, Sioux Falls
The appointment OF Mr. Ericsson at the
head Of the commission is peculiarly
fitting, inasmuch as he has probably
had more to do with the questions a.
issue and has better understanding
Of the dispute from the beginning
than any other man Ia the state. The
matter is an important one and 1t Is tc
be hoped that the commission may be
able to reach speedy and satisfactory
settlement.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02

Pres. DRoPPERs OF the State Uni
versity has been investigated BY the
Board Of Regents and offered
no defence whatever to the charges
of smoking, using wine on his
table and misspelling one or TWO words
In letter. The Board was bound tc
make the investigation II charges were
filed, but II ID believed no action will
be taken beyond keeping the president
after school for few lessons IN spelling
The assumption ofthe Dell Rapids Trsb
asae that there vas nothing but politics
ct the bottom Of the charges Is entire
" gratuitous In the face of the fac
that the Board u constituted for two
years has not been In political accord
with Pres. Droppers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02
Hara win Il shnd.

Bonelesf shad is tho latest luxury of
the well spread American dinner table.
The high salaried and accomplished
cook now practiccs d sleight Of hand
trick by which the fish il laid open and
its entire bony structure Is lifted out
by mems Of single deft twist of the
wrist. This IL called drawing the shad,
and French chef who never saw one
of these fish until couple Of years ago
was the first 20 practice the boning
frack and TO teach It ID his restaurant
kitchen. -
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02

what has the capitol got that you
will never haveY asked Congressmau
Fletcher of Minnesota of Congressman
Tawney.
'Give 1t up" said Tawney.
Two white wings, said Fletcher.
"Pretty fair. pretty fair, admitted
Tawney. "Rut what has the capitol
got that you give to applicants for
officeY's
1T Is too many for me-" replied the
other Minnesota man.
"A marble stair"
AT this point quits were called
Baltimore Herald
Siam has closed the mint at Bang.
kok to the free coinage of silver and
has taken the initial to place herself
upon gold basis. The currency of
Japan, British India, Burmah. Ceylon
and Java is already on a gold basis,
and that of French Indo-China is like
ly soon to be.
M. Witte, the Russian minister of
Finance is an ardent temperance
worker. He induced the czar to dec
crate the men and women who are
the most active in temperance work.
He makes no secret Of his preference
for teetotalers in the various offices of
the department he controls.
Frank Hersh of Baltimore claims to
be the oldest Republican in the United
States, having voted for the early
principles OF that party in 1852.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02
Katatypy.

Katatypy, the new method In photog-
raphy, is described as follows: "Over
the finished negative is poured a solu-
ton of hydro superoxide. This leaves,
after evaporation, a uniform layer OF
peroxide Of hydrogen. Soon the silver
of the plate works upon this peroxide
and produces a catalytic dissolution
wherever there Is silver, while In the
places free from silver the peroxide re-
mains. BY this means an invisible pie.
ture Of hydro superoxide is produced
upon the plate. This picture can be
printed from the plate directly upon
common paper, to which the image ii
transferred"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02
Al CheaD Election.

Senator Pettus OF Alabama recently
disproyed the prevailing theory that
all seats in the United States senate
are expensive and that that body is
altogether q milIionafres' club He
sent to the secretary of state Of Ala
bama the sum Of 81 Id n postal note
to cover the entire expenses for his
recent unanimous election. This sum
represents the fee OF the secretary OF
state for his services SO far as known
this Is a record In the minimum price
for seats in the senate.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02

The Pine Ridge Sioux Indians are
to be set at work by the government
digging irrigation bitches In that sec
tion. The old government ration plan
was surrendered months ago and the
Rosebud Indians given work last year
by the government. The plan worked
so we'll that, now that South Dakota
has large fund available for irriga.
tion reservoirs, the Pine Ridge Indians
will, under the direction of the Indian
Department, receive the benefits oi
the same plan. The government is
slowly learning that there is a better
aud cheaper way of making good
Indian than by making a dead Indian.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02
just a Suggestion.

Architect (doubtfully)It seems as If
there should be something on the top
Of your house when 1t is finished, Mr..
Millionaire.
MIR. Millionaire (meekly) Might
suggest roof9 New York Herald.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02
sxyeet Conteut.

Blohbs- -Sillicus is very proud of his
! lineage, isn't he?
Slobbs- Yes. He would rather have
ancestors than make name for him
self. Philadelphia Record.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02
Subscription price, per year.
Official Paper Of Union County

The Iowa Democratic Convention
last week repudiated Organism by a
vote Of 463 to 354. "A house divided
against itself shall be made to stand on
its head.n
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02

Weary Raggles You won't git moth
in decent in there. Them people is
yegetarians.
Hungry HarryIs that right?
Weary Raggles Yes, an they got a
dog wot ain't. Chicago Journal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02
Considerate.

Won Rlumer When you go abroad
do you want me to 70 with you?
Mrs. Won Blumer-Oh, dear no. You
are so jealous you wouldn't pass an
easy moment. Town Topics.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02
The cnuse OF hi. rerxor.

"The deacon seems to be maxim an
awful long prayer" whispered Aunt
Martha.
YES muttered Uncle Silas, II s'pose
he's got another bet up on some boss
race. -" indianapolis Sun.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02

Gov. HERREID Ia his message TO the
last Legislature recommended strongly
the passage 81 valued policy and
anti-compact Insurance laws and used
his influence actively to SECURE their
passage. Insurance Comnis ssionsr
shober, his oHn appointes, AS also
yery active II pushing this legislation
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02
The ONLY InfalIibIe way.

George, don't forget to mail this
letter What can do to prevent your
carrying IL around with you for week
or more?''
Mail it yourself, my dear. Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02
An Aid 10 Memory.

Slopay And, doctor, IL you will,
wish you would give me something to
help my memory. / forget 50 easily.
Doctor Very we'll I'll send you
bill every Baltimore Ameri-
can
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02
Ons. or the Other.

"You say he was very eloquent when
he proposed to your said Miss Cay
enne.
Very" said the contiding young wo-
man. Don't you think that indicates
sincerity?s
Sincerity or experience. w ashing.
ton Star
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-07-02
The FooI,s way.

The Barber The fools are not all
dead yet
The Broker No, but there are lot
who dye every day, aren't there7--
Yonkers Statesman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
The English Bye-Elections.

The British ministry is succeeding in the
bye-elections in England with such regu-
larity despite the determined efforts of the
that the belief is spreading that Joseph
Chamberlain's fiscal program is not so I'M
popular after all. Probably the average
expectation when he resigned from the
cabinet in order to prosecute his cam
paign Of education in favor of tariff, and
the ministry all but went to pieces in con-
sequence of Balfour's approval of the
Chamberlain program, was that the gov
eminent was destined to be defeated at
the first general election. An early DISCO
luton of parliament was anticipated and
the gossips began to cast about for the
name of the new premier, the general as
sumption being that he would be a liberal.
But in three districts now, the parliament
tary seats having been vacated by death,
the ministerial candidates have been chosen.
1t is true the majorities given to them are
smaller than those returned in previous
years for the candidates Of the same party,
and 1t may be that the cut stands for
a shift of sentiment in favor of free
trade and that this change, continued
throughout the kingdom. will yield enough
liberal gains in the closer districts to re-
turn a majority of that party. However, so
long as the Chamberlain combination of
conservatives and liberal unionists continue
to score even reduced ma jorities they will
oe doing better than was prophesied for
them few weeks ago. when all England
seemed to stand aghast at the mere posi-
bility Of a protective tariff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
That Cleveland Mcclellan Dinner.

What will be Mr.. Clevelands line at the
Mcclellan dinner? VIII he confine himself
to poysyilabic generalities. hymn the
praises of harmony. congratulate Tammany
upon its triumph and gently admonish it as
to its responsibilities. and hold out hope of
national democratic victory In the pres
idential race? Or will he improve the occa-
sion to clear up the existing doubt as to his
own future by taking himself definitely out
of all presidential calculations?
We all know about the McKelway letter
To some 1t carried a sort of conviction.
They seemed to think that ii lacked some
thing. but having so long worshiped at the
Cleveland shrine they lacked the Courage to
point it out. They had become pigeon
livered through sheer idolatry. Others,
however, found their voices. They wanted
Mr.. Cleveland and said so in the face Of
his letter. The little billet-doux served
simply to make them the more eager for
the authors candidacy 1t was impessible
for them to give him up. and they told him
and the country so in terms that must have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
No Hoodlu1nis1n Tonight.

A strict enforcement of Major Sylvesters
orders against excessive noise on the streets
tonight is to be expected of all policemen
The marching back and forth on Christmas
eve OF troops of noisy. horn-blowing. trick
playing young men and women was until a
year ago a recognized and growing feature
Of the season. When ii reached proportions
offensive to the sense of propriety Of ma
jority Of citizens it was properly checked
Last year the streets of Washington were
fairly free from these rowdy demonstra-
tons, thanks to a strict enforcement of
well-advertised police orders. and this year
it is expected and hoped that equally good
order will prevail. A spirit of harmless
fun suitable for carnival or for the cele-
bration Of an occasion OF great public joy
might readily be tolerated up to certain
limits. but there is no local patience with
the unbridled hoodlumism which a couple
OF years ago made a bowling mockery of
Christmas eve
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24

been very welcome at Princeton. At any
rate. so far as the public is informed, these
audacious people, who simply would not be
convinced have never been rebuked from
the classic shades of that New Jersey town.
As a result, 1t is now suggested that this
little function planned for January 4th
while named for the mayor of New York,
will in reality be a Cleveland jubilee. Mr..
Mcclellan will by courtesy be known as the
guest of honor, but Mr.. Cleveland will be
expected to enjoy the usufruct politically
of the demonstration. The voice will be
the voice of George, but the hand will be
the hand OF Grover. Whatever of benefit
can be garnered from the meeting is de-
signed to go to the Sage Of Princeton.
This suggestion does not come from the
enemies. but from the friends, of Mr..
Cleveland They see in his acceptance of
Tammany's invitation full authority for 1t.
The ex-President is conspicuous In the
company of those men who are not In poll
tics for their health. and are so shrewd In
all their dealings as personally to profit
by every letter they write or speech they
make Is this Interpretation of the dinner
correct? We shall not know until the feast
has been spread and the table talk reported,
and due weight has been given to the words
of the principal speaker of.the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24

During these past days of uncertainty
regarding the relations between Japan and
Russia much has been printed as to "u.-.-
matums" sent by Japan. So frequently
have the dispatches declared that the Jap
anese note handed that day or the day be-
fore to the Russian minister has been the
final demand that the old times of the last
ultimatum'' to Spain Of 1878 are wildly
recalled. One Of the New York papers, per-
ceiving the possibilities of embarrassment
in this state Of case. proposes that the lat
est Japanese note be styled the "penulti-
matum." That Is well enough for the I'M
mediate present. But what II 1t Is followed
by another ''penultimatum?" Suppose 1t
proves to be only the "antepenultimatum?'
Must we coin a new word for. use in our
popular diplomatic discourse? Must we re-
sort to some such expression as approx
matum?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
The New French Embassy.

1t is earnestly to be hoped that the
French government will, as reported pro-
coed to erect in this city home for it's en-
bassy which will take rank with the nota-
BILE buildings of Washington. Not only is
this to be desired for selfish reasons, to the
end that the national capital may the more
rapidly develop to its proper proportions
and appearance, but for the sake of our
own diplomats abroad would such a spec
tacle of the liberallty of a foreign govern
ment be beneficial. The British embassy
has for some years attested to the wisdom
OF government owning its own diplomatic
headquarters at a foreign capital. Recently
other powers have purchased lands and
houses here. but there has been no distinct
movement to create especially conspicuous
structures. The least pretentious of the en-
bassies in Washington. however. is striking
ly better than the average American diplo-
matte establishment abroad. Now that the
United States has become world power Of
first rank and is exercising potent infiu-
ence with all the nations, great and small,
it owes duty to itself to provide its minis
tiers and ambassadors with quarters which
shall clearly though modestly typify the
greatness and the prestige and the SUBJ
stance Of the American republic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
Look Out for Fires.

The danger of fire from the Christmas
trees is not the sole menace to the house
hold at this season. Every bunch of holly
or evergreen every wreath. every sprig
of mistletoe, becomes in a day or two so
dry that the least touch of flame to 1t will
send 1t blazing. This material. especially
that from which the cheaper wreaths are
made, is particularly infammable, owing
10 It's resinous character. The trimming of
gas fixtures with the ropes of green which
are being sold today at the markets by the
thousands Of yards constitutes a distinct
danger and should be supervised with the
greatest care. Attention now may save a
fire alarm later. This is too happy a sea-
son to be marred through negligence in the
manner suggested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
Frontier Life in Chicago

The good people of Chicago-and the adj
Jective in this connection means lust what
1t is intended by the dictionaries to mean
are Growing worried over the morals of
their city and their own personal safety.
They feel that the time has come for dras-
tic measures. Daily reports of highway
robberies are made to the police but thay
are followed by few arrests Citizens are
brutally assaulted by day as well as bv
night. The thugs and thieves have appa r
entity gained the ascendancy over the po-
hce and have the people terrorfzed Just
now the rack drivers strike is affording a
new cause for alarm and the culmina don
OF the whole situation is the formation of
an Anti-Crime Committee composed of
some of the leading business men of the
windy city. At a meeting of the commit
tee the other day one Of the members ad-
Nocated the following measures of reform
and precaution. both official and personal:
fpOu't carry much money Pay by
check. Wipe out the law against carrying
concealed weapons and let every person
carry 4 weapon. Organize shooting clubs
just as you organize golf clubs. Walk in
the middle of the road, and If YOU see two
men approaching together don't go between
them. Have a curfew for boys under fif-
teen ana have more men teachers in the
schools. Revoke the Licenses of saloon
keepers who sell liquor to minors"
Have the old days of the frontiersman
come again? Are the Chicagoans of 1904
to walk about with pistols strapped to their
waists. or with rifles in their hands? These
recommendations by a level-headed mer-
chant suggest that the necessity for such
measures Is almost as acute as were the
conditions which called for the white Mo-
neers precautions against the Indians a
century and more ago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
Tammanv in the Saddle.

Some people are criticising Mr.. McCleI-
lans first batch of appointments on the
score that the men named were influential
under the Van Wyck administration. Why,
what could have been expected of the
mayor-elect? Did he not in the Low -Shep-
herd campaign indorse the Van Wyck sd
ninistration up to the hilt? And did no,
the people of New York at the NOVEMBER
election declare for the return of Tammany
to power. with full knowledge of what
Tammany had been. then was. and .ixe'y
always would be? Is not therefore Mr. Nc
Clellan justified In summoning to his side
men who stand for what the people at TIE
polls have declared themselves in favor Of?
Gould he have done less OF, otherwise with
out violating both the spirit and the letter of
the November victory? Beware OF the man