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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-14

The latest Russian tragedy Is the
sinking OF the battleship Petropavlovsk
at Port Arthur and the loss OF almost
the entire crew OF over 600 men, includ-
ing Vice Admiral Makarotf. Grand
Duke Cyril, between whom and the
throne stands only single life, had an
almost miraculous escape. Accounts
conflict as to whether the disaster wss
due tc mines placed by the Japanese or
to the Russians laundering on TO one Of
their own.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-14
MAYOR cRILus lNAUaURAL ADDRESS

MAYOR cRILL,s INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
On another page we publish in full
the mayors Inaugural address TO the
city council last Monday night.
Mayor Grill has a policy, we are glad
to know, and the policy outlined in
his address ought to receive the hearty
support and cooperation of every
citizen. 1t has the right ring and an
honest, vigorous attempt 10 carry it
out will bring great advancement to
the interests Of the city and of every
citizen.
Mayor Grill calls attention to the
sorry condition of our city lighting
plant and suggests as a remedy that
the contractors, for the good OF their
own reputation, may be interested to
help In the matter. The hope express
ed that street lighting may be resumed
In the fail will be welcomed by all.
The courageous words in regard to
our sidewalks are scarcely too radical
and ought to meet with hearty approv-
al. For the past year or more the city
has been In imminent peril Of damage
suits arising from accidents, which,
fortunately and almost miraculously,
have not happened. One or two such
very probable cases might cost the
city more In damages than the COM
bined cost of Individual walks which
would be a necessary convenience and a
credit both to the abutting owner and
the city as q whole.
Mayor Crill's position as to the
liquor and gambling evils ought to be
highly satisfactory to all who believe
in good citizenship and "law and
order" A majority diminished to
be sure-has said license and all
that auyoGe can ask now Is that exist
Ing law shall be strictly enforced.
This Mr.. Grill pledges and will doubt
Ilesslsecure. Thesgambling evil Is more
elusive, but the city ordinance in the
matter is definite and stringent. We
trust the evil may subside In the face
Of the mayors strong words without
the necessity of an appeal to law.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-14
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RRpuBllcAs srAra CONVENTION.

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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-14

Pocasello, Idaho, March 30, 10

Pocasello, Idaho, March 30, 1904.
DEAR PAPA:--P Pocatello is located on
the Portneuf river, q branch Of the
Snake River, and the Portneuf noun
tains are on both sides or the city.
Looking to the southeast are the lava
hills which are covered with lava and
rocks and large bouIders which are
said 10 have been LETT BIZ 81 large lake
when the lake disappeared. The high
|est paris Of the mountains are covered
with snow the year around.
The population Of Pocatello i about
600; Ii ID the second largest city ID the
state. There are two pnblic school
buildings here, and the Academy ol
Idaho. There Is the Central Sshool
and High SehooI La one building and
/ and the East Side school There ars
about ! 200 school children going ii
both schools. There are I20 students
that attend lhe Academy Of Idaho.
Tbs Oregon Short Line railroad
shops are hore. They we're built re
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-14
REpuBLIcAN COUNTY coNyRNrIoN.

a delegate Convention Of the republicans OF
Union County, Is hereby called to meet at the
Court House In Elk Point, South Dakota, on
Tuesday the asth day of April, 1904. at 2o'clock
I. M, for the purpose OF eleeting twentyelght
delegates TO represent said County In the Re-
publican state Convention to be held at Sioux
Falls, s. d., on May sth. 1904 and also to elect
twentyeight delegates TO represent said County
Ia the Republican, Judicial Convention for the
Second Judicial Circuit, 60 be held at the same
time and place.
The basis OF representation to said County
Convention viii be: one delegate at large and
one delegate for every Is votes or major frac-
tion thereof cast for Hon. @ n Hefreid for
governor In 1902.
The several Cities and Townships win be en-
Titled to representation as follows.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-14

We deplore the attitude Of any cam
didate for state Office who would
stain the magniilceng record ot 0nf
Congressional and state officers that
may fill an nnsatisied ambition.
The above is plank from the Grant
county republican platform. As an
apt, concise and altogether fair conn
ment on the present situation ia state
affairs, 1t commends itself to the plat
form builders OF Union or any conn
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-14

IT Is money In the pockets ofthe tax
payers In more ways than one to place
the capital at Mitchell, to say nothing
of the main benefits and conyeniences
to hundreds Of people In all parts Of
the state. - Baltic Minnehal0
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-14

TWENTY INR men. including iive
officers am ~ ~ hom was Lieut.. w. G..
Davidson Of Sioux City, we're killed as
Pensacola, Fla. yesterday, By the
plosion Ola ton Of powder on the Bat
tleship Missouri. The battleship and
crew were engaged Ia target practlce
when the accident occurred. Five other
men were injured, two probably fatally.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-14

VERMILLION. which has been claim
ed all along as q Crawford stronghold,
went IL to anti-C Crawford at the eau
cuses Saturday night. The Republical
will now have more time than ever n
devote 10 Union county.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-14

WHEN the capital was first located
al Pierre, the Presbyterian college
was also located there. a college
building was erected and il stands To-
day d monument 10 the false claims oi
the capital city. The Presbyterian
church. alter several years Of futile 81
tempts 10 get the students 10 60 4
that town, gave up ID disgust and re-
moved the college ID Huron. 81
Critic.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-14

SIOUX FALLS seems to bs the con-
vention city this year. All other
gatherings mostly congregate at Nit
chell, the future capital. Singular
how nothing and nobody ever conyenes
at Pierre, THE center Of the state. -
Eanli7iioa Repablican.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-14

BRuLE COUNTY has instructed for
1Col. j. M. Greene, who Ii the latest
aspirant for the republican nomination
for governor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-14
Total

Total 40 delegates.
lis recommended that caucuses be held on
Friday, April 22nd, 1904 and that delegates pres
ent in the county convention be empowered
90 csss the aill vote OF each delegation and that
no proxies be allowed.
BY order OF County Central Committee.
A. o. RIEGsRUD,
Elk Point s. D.. March 2s, 1904. Chairman.
The Washington times., 1904-03-18
c4 Real Can1paiGner-

"Hobson has gone al the campaigners
in this country one better. He's not only
speaking six days in week at all the
halls and schoolhouses in the Sixth Ala
bama district, but he's preaching to
the voters in the churches on Sunday.
Even Bryan never thought of that
remarked an Alabama politician, who
has been watching Richmond Pearson
Hobson's campaign for Congress in Rep
resentative Blankhead's district. Tom
Johnson, with his red devil and his cir
Gus tent and minstrel performance. was
not in it with this young pfoduct OF
the United States Naval Academy. who
Is giving Old-timerS a line on how 20
make friends. He's showing the same
spirit in his political work that made
him the hero of the Merrimac incident.
ana no bluffs so with him
1t is not unusual for Iayman to get
into the pulpits of many churches. but
when HobsOn began to invade Episco-
pal pulpits short time ago some of his
opponents thought they would call him.
What right have you to enter these
churches Hobson was asked.
His only reply was credentials show
Ing that he is an authorized lay reader
in the Episcopal Church. And now he's
preaching and speaking without inter
rupuon and making the liveliest cam
paigu the district has ever seen"
The Washington times., 1904-03-18
TIE NEED OF LArGDoN.

To the Editcr of The Washington Times;
Your timely editorial in reference to
bin now pending before Congress to
grant $4,000 for 1000 square feet Of land
in Langdon for park purposes, has caus-
cd an outbuTst OF merriment among our
townsfCIk who 1 believe. agree with our
distinguished citizen. J. W. Nigh, that
it is not parks Langdon wants, but
walks. The need Is terrible.
/ cannot say whether this appropTia-
ton (should the bill become law has
any connection with contemplated trip
around the world of one OF L2n6d'n' 5
property owners and his family TO meet
abroad the late captain of the Lang1on
baseball club.
There is one thing almost certain, that
if the land ana house property in Lang
don We're properly taxed, or at least
taxed in comparison with the prices
asked. the citizens could call upon the
honorable Commissioners and probably
get sufficient improvements for clean
walking. II. NJ. EGOMOk.
Langdon. March Il.
The Washington times., 1904-03-18
BLOCKED Hungry Ce,kS.

TWO women, one old and the other
young, blocked the main entrence to the
District Building today at luncheon
time and held up number Of hungry
employees who were hurrying from their
work for the usual midday refresh
mcnts.
The old lady carried a long speaking
trumpet and tube wound around her
neck. When the couple reached the
double entrance the one with the trum-
pet resOlutely pulled at the inner door.
which has a strong spring and can be
opened only by using considerable mus
cular strength. She succeeded in yank-
ing IL open and then allowed the young
er woman TO pass through before she
let IL swing shut behind her.
While they stood in the Vestibule with
the hungry clerks close behind them,
the young woman touched the other $
arm. Without the least signs of hurry
the deaf one proceeded to unwind her
speaking tulAs. After several contor-
lions this was accomplished and the
trumpet was adjusted.
The young woman. with admiration in
her eyes, said, or rather shouted;
Il just wanted to tell YOU / had no
idea you We're so strong"
Then the patience of the clerks was
exhausted and the couple was hustled
uaceremoniously through the second
door.
The Washington times., 1904-03-18
The Reward of Army Officers
Amendment Adopted by the Senate to
the Army Appropriation Bill.

The Senate has adopted an amend
ment to the army appropriation bill,
providing that:
Field, line. and stan officers Of the army be
low the grade Of brigadier general, with cred
table records, Who served during the civil war.
who have heretofore been or may hereafter be
retired, shall have the rank and retired pay Of
the next higher grade
This amendment is entirely wise
and just. The officer who has been
unable to remain on the active list by
reason of his arduous duties in the
war Is certainly entitled TO as much
consideration as the one who hap
pened to escape mscathed, and has
not been prematurely retired.
Aside from that consideration, If
civil war service Is rewarded IN one
case il should be rewarded IN all cases.
Heretofore officers able to remain on
the active list have received the great
er reward. Senator Teller's idea IN
adding this provision to the army bill
was evidently To remedy this injustice.
The Washington times., 1904-03-18

emigration of many English peasants
to the colonies at about the same time.
but to unwise land laws was added. in
Ireland, the pressure Of political op-
preston.
At the time of the first influx of
Irish immigration in this country the
population in the North was almost
exclusively native American, and the
steady push of enterprising pioneers
westward left the seaboard States in
need of laborers. The development
of railway and manufacturing indus
tries also gave employment to thronss
Of peasant Irish, while the more able
soon became foremen, contractors,
business men, and leaders in politics.
The swift and steady rise of the Irish
American Is one of the great facts IN
the history Of our civilization-nct
the history which Is written in the
books so much as that which is writ
ten IN the building of cities and rail
roads and systems of politics.
Those early conditions have passed
away, never to return. The Irishman
who now comes TO this country with
out education must compete with half
a dozen other uneducated racial types.
He may or may not earn as good
wages as he does at home; it Is certain
that he will have to pay higher price
for his living, not only in groceries
and clothing, but in comfort. The
trouble with Ireland in the past has
not been climatic conditions or essen
tial poverty of soil so much as wrong
political methods, and the ignorance
Of the people which results from
these. If England chooses at this
time to give the Irishman chance;
II King Edward is shrewd enough
and liberal enough to see the advan-
tage of such a course, and parliament
can be brought to pass measures tend
ing to repair the waste of resources
caused by past blunders, Ireland may
yet bloom as the rose, and Irish tai
ent, energy, and brains fed ample
scope on native soil. The utterauees
of Jignitaries in the Catholic Church,
already quoted, viii have much weight
with Irishmen here and at home, and
if emigration Is discouraged by wise
methods, the island may yet become a
source of strength rather than weak
ness TO England.
The Washington times., 1904-03-18
THE EVENING STORY
A LADY ON THE TELEPHONE.
Bp MARGUERITE TRACY.

IF you never had a disappointment.
you can't talk" said Reading. 1t
knocks the life out OF a man. He's not
himself"
Oliver scoffed humorously. But he did
not tell them that he knew. x was his
own affair that WiIhelmina had refused
him and gone to Europe, where she was
making-who could tell what conquestsf
He knew everything there was to be
known, and he looked pensively into his
champagne. watching the little bubbles
come to the surface.
Redding was talking to the girl next
him, and Oliver reused to a sense OF MS
remissness. His neighb0r was an ac-
tress who had made an enviable name
for herself. but Oliver had known her
in the obscure days when managers
were unmanageable. She had been an
infatuation of his sophomore year.
Il wonder" she said. meeting his eyes
with a musing look. how you would
take a disappointment.
Calmly" he said. smiling; very
calmly
That's where you fiatter yourself"
She shook her head. You see, you're
simply full of hope. You've never had
/. taken away from you"
Oliver thought he had had hope taken
from him very cruelty, but he did not
say II.
thus far everything had gone to his en-
lire satisfaction. He was an adept at
little dinners. But he was not happy
The Washington times., 1904-03-18
TaH'S Fine Turnout.

At the last Cabinet meeting, the
weather was decidedly inclement and
nearly all the members came TO the
White House In their carriages
When the meeting ended, il happened
that Secretary Taft and Secretary Shaw
walked out to the entrance Of the White
House Offices together A magnificent
pair Of bays was driven up. Secretary
Taft climbed into a fine looking car
riage and was hurried away.
Then Secretary Shaw's conveyance
drew nigh. Presumably it was one Of
the official rigs of the Treasury De
.partment
That's the kind Of a carriage and
team to have. said Secretary Shaw, as
he pointed to Secretary Taft's vehicle
70 pidly Feceding toward Pennsylvania
The Washington times., 1904-03-18
SazU 80 ToRe.

Major Edwards. United States consul
general at Montreal, recently paid a
flying visit to Washington and met
many Of his old friends at the Capitol
The major detailed many humorous in
cidents Of his experience in the metrcp-
oils of "Our Lady of the SHOWS. -
Among others. he told of the call of a
party Of Canadians after the Alaskan
decision was made public They We're,
naturally. highly indignant at the de-
cision and one Of them said 10 the
major: Well. 7 suppose you'll try ana
annex what there is left of the British
possessions next"
"Oh. / cont know" replied the majoi.
why. wouldn't you be in favor o.
annexation?" inquired the speaker, sur
prised at the majors tone.
well. you see" replied the major
slowly. If Canada were annexed to the
United States I would lose my job
No smile greeted the reply, but the
Canadian who had asked the question
turned 10 his fellows and said very
gravely: Gentlemen. I think we ought
TO do all i'm our power to make Major
Edwards stay in Montreal pleasant, ana
to facilitate his work He is drawing a
salary from the United States which
would cease If we were annexed, ana
therefore he viii oppose annexation. 1
think he is the kind Of man we want TO
represent his country here and Canada
in the United States"
The Washington times., 1904-03-18

goes driving, with his own or hired
horse. and under the influence either
of liquor or an ugly temper abuses
the horse. If caught again this eff
looms large-he is hailed before the
magistrate and made to pay fine,
which may or may not prevent HIM
from yielding to his inclination an
other time; that will depend on his
love of money. But suppose that
young man had to 90 to Jail for
thirty days. Would the judge SEN
tence him, or a jury convict him, if
his respectable parents land relatives
all used their influence to keep him
out? It is difficult to get man of
good family and connections pun
ished for murder, theft, or assault
with intent to kill; would it be any
easier to get him jailed merely for
abusing n dumb animal?
In view Of all these considerations,
what is TO be done about the rights of
the horse7
The Washington times., 1904-03-18

many unhattering kinds Of a fool He
was engaged TO the girl. Among his
not too happy thoughts. that stood out
distinctly and irrevocably.
II / hadn't played with her once. he
told himself somewhat dismally: and he
reflected that he had once before made
a resolution TO leave champagne alone
because il always helped him to talk too
much Ana she loves me. he finished
with unwelcome conviction. She al
ways has
Then he went in and sent. his card Up
to Lady Bromley.
quite half a dozen people were calling
on Wilhelmina. She came half across
the reception room TO meet him. and
she laughingly held out both hands
Pm so glad" she laughed. Were
you puzzled? / didn't have time to ex-
plain over the telephone. I'm here with
Lady Bromley" She drew him over TO
the group and presented him.
And you're-not marricd?' he ejacu-
lated, as she led him over.
She flashed him a merry glance. full
of the cid comradeship. Couldn't go
back on my friends" she said
The call was a nightmare 10 Oliver
Something told him Enthusiastically that
IT was on his account that Wnhelmina
had come home Unwed. She had been
true and he-he had thrown everything
away because she had spoken a name
over the telephone. and he-he had re-
vived an old passion.
They were dead" he could hear the
The Washington times., 1904-03-18

other girl saying. quite. quite dead"
That waS what his hope had been
when Wilhelmiaa teIephoned that she
was Lady Bromley. And yet he had
said that il disappointment did come
TO him, ne would be quite calm.~
Wilhelmina was so cruelty gay and
happy and girIish. She did not know
that he was engaged to somebody else
She made him promise TO come 10 see
her next day. he consented. But he
was only letting himself drift
You've changed. Robert" she said.
looking him over with cool. sweet eyes
You look rs If you'd had some sort Of
disappointment. Your work going well?''
Oliver nodded. ~Tye just nov a very
difficult case"
You don't look happy, she insisted
But I'm home now, for good, and
were going to have everything our own
way. mean TO be so happy
He trembled. From Wnhelmina that
could mean only that she had found
that she loved him. and had come home
to tell him SO. His face grew gray and
old with the burden of his bitter folly.
His hands clenched themselves on the
chair arms. 4 mist go" he said. u
I'll come tomorrow"
quickly. Something in his manner made
he- half regret-made her half wish she
had not spoken so eagerly. He was 50
FAR from the eagerness she felt A faint
flush came into her cheeks. and she
turned away her head 10 hide IT,
oh. / want 10. he laughed 4 want
to. all right. but
Then GOMEZ" she said.
He passed a wretched night planning
over and over how he should sue for his
release. He would so TO the other girl
and explain. Bat when he tried TO frame
an explanation he could think of none
except to tell her that he did not love
her-had never loved her-and that the
vicIets had been true Omens. She would
break down, probably, and break her
heart afterward. 1t was not comforting
to think upon. He would offer to stand
by his promise. but she would release
him and break her heart. Women did
not take disappOintments ike men. By
any means. Then. just as the gray of
dawn crept through his window shades.
he feu asleep and creomed that VIII
helmina was Lady Bromley, and that
he was trying 20 send her lidueur glass
containing three dead violets through
the telephone.
About this time his man brought him
a note that lad come by messenger.
Oliver raised himself on one elbow and
tore IL open
Dear" it ran. Il looked at the vio-
lets when I got home, but they were
still dead. Don you think we were both
rather foolish? Fact is, I've thrown
the violets away"
Then followed her initials. and III
postscript. Don't be angry with me"
Angry" echoed oliver. Cnspeakabie
joy was tusging at his heart. Hold
on. Douglass he said TO his man, who
was moving away. There's an answer
ITO that note"