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Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
Whitney Wants No Mission.

BRUNSWICK, Ga., March 27-Ex- -Secre- tary William c. Whitney when interviewed on Mir Hanna's yacht Comanche said: "It is not true that Mir Cleveland is holding open for me the English mission. It is a fact that in November last MT. Cleveland asked for an expression of my wish or will ingness as to holding flce under the ad- ministration, and ths then reiterated that could not accept any office.n
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
That ~o Reappointm ent Rule.

WASHING TON, March 24.-The presidents no reappoi" .ment rule, it is understood, does not aanly to the following cases;
 One-To those who have no opposition for appointment
 Two-To those candidates for postmasterships who have opposition, but are indorsed almost unanimously by citizens of their city or town.
 Three-To those who were removed by the Harrison administration without serving out their terms.
 Four-To those who were nominated for office by Mir. Cleveland just prior to General Harri- sons inauguration, but who failed of confrma- tinn hv the sanate-
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
MT. CleveIand on Nepotism.

WASHINGTON. March 22.-The president took occasion to define his position on nep- otism. One caller presented the name of a constituent who wanted a government position. He told Mir. Cleveland that the applicant was a good Democrat, a good fel- low, and, furthermore, relative of the president himself.
 "That settles it," Mir Cleveland is re- ported as saying. "His name cannot be considered. And then the president is said ts have read the congressman lec- ture on the danger of appointing relatives to office
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
He Picked Horse Meat.

PITTsBURG, March 27.-Officer Moreland, reported to Superintendent of Police Muth of Alleghany, that Frank Lewken of Fred erick street, killed horse and after skin ming 1t cut it up and pickled it away in barrels as he would beef When the of- flcer called on Lewken he found a port n of the horse meat cooking in pot on he stove Lewben is Frenchman and claimed that he was cooking the meat for his chickens
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
Says Sire Was Disaopo,nted.

CHICAGO, March 2s.-Mrs. Elizabeth Dun- hams side of the story of the divorce suit filed by k. W. Dunham, ex-president of the board of trade, and ex-member of con gress, as outlined by her lawyer Is that Congressman Dunham obtained his wife on false pretenses It is represented that he said he was worth s1,000,O00 and he was not
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
Victim of Practical Jokers. ys&

CHICAGO, March 2S-William Shaugh- messy, who arrived in Chicago two wee ,s ago from Ireland, made novel plea WI T arraigned in court for nearly killing tective Sloyan. Shaughnessy claimed have been told by friends that all men in Chicago wearing large black hats were robbers. and as Sloyan answered to the description he dealt with him accordingly. He was released
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
New Waterway to New York.

OTTAWA. March 2s.-The bill incorporas- ing the North American Canal company has been passed by the Dominion parlia- ment. The company will construct a canal from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, deepen the St. Lawrence canals, and cut the canal from Lake St Francis to Lake Champlain, and thence to the Hudson river. in order to provide new waterway to New York
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
An Extra Session Likely.

WASHINGTON, March 27.-The New York Herald's correspondent telegraphs his pa- per as folio S:
 Preside Cleveland has finally made up his mno to call an extra session of con- gress next September. He made this state ment several times during last week to prominent members of both houses of con- gress.n
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
He Was Bound to Die.

NEwTowN, l.. l., March 2s-George Riley, a rauite polisher, stabbed himself with a pair of Scissors near the heart and then cut his Il roat with knife. He also lighted new I,aper lying near him. When the fire was e:Einguished Riley's dead body was found lying on the floor. He was 45 years old and has wife and children liv- ing in Utica, N T.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
An Ex.,sn.lve rss.~.aa..,

The sultan's harem costs e15, ,o00, 900 yearly. About 100 women leave every year to marry, and each has as7. .500 dowry. Yet the number never falls be- low 300. Every official struggles to get his daughter in, for each has 10 servants, a carriage and four and possibility of gaining influence over the sultan. In dianapolis Sentinel.
 The original portrait of Pooahontas. painted in lel2, now owned by a Lon- dousr, win hs exhibited Af the Worlds
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
Father. F.ta, Ignorance.

HALLowELL, Me, March 2s - Ricardo Gonzalez innocently put to death his two children, Sibira. aged 2, and Pilan, aged by administ ering to them oil of chenapo. dium as medicine, not knowing its effects. They died later in the evening. When the father realized what he had done he be- came insane and attempted suicide.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
nank pobbers saeure s4. boo.

CANEy, Kan, March 2s.-Two unmasked bandits held up the officials of the bank here and secured s4,Ooo in cash without any trouble. One Of the robbers was Henry Starr, a member of the Dalton gang, who recently escaped from jail, where he was imprisoned for compliofty in the Coffey- yille robbary
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
ALASi

Alas. alas, eheui That the sky is only blue To gather from the grass The rain and dew. Alas, that eyes are fair; That tears may gather there Mist and the breadth of sighs From the marsh of care. Alas. alas, eheu! That we meet but to bid adieu; That the sands in Tme's ancient glass Are so swift and few. Alas, alas, eheul That the heart Is only true To gather, where false feet pass, The thorn and rue.
 Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30

a member of the committee on priv ileges and cleo. tiona, calling for An investigation of [ h e statements published hereto fore. and tho ma jority will be thus forced to show it's hand The North Dakota s @ n at O r has had an oppor- tunity to take the initiative himself, eus he has not sesn fit 10 do so. He was advised
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
No Struggle Likely.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-The indica- tions at pr sent do not point to a protroct ed fight in she senate over the reorganiza- ton of the elective officers If the state ments of some Democratic senators can be taken as an index to their feelings on the question they will capitulate without much of struggle. The Republicans say they will insist upon strict following of the precedents, and if they have the strength to stand up for that resolution 1t looks as if they would be able to force the Democrats i~ hold off until the commence ment of the regular session
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
A snlIor,n Strange Death.

CAMDEN, N. J., March 2s. County. Phy- sician Iszard was called to the British bark Saltwater, lying off Kaghn's point. The dead body of George " Greek, a sailor, was found on board. The captain said the man died from fright, the result of collision. There will be an investigation.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
The pwrIdeut's Day of Rest.

wAsHtNerQN, March 9s. Monday is a day of seolusion for President Cleveland, and he saw few visitors He spent the day In his office working. Among the half dozen persons who saw him was Allen e. Thurman, Jr.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
nnII For worl and French.

BosToN, March 2s -Ex-Ceshier J. w. Work of the Maverick bank gave bonds in s25, 900 in the United States circuit court, and Colonel Jonas H. French furnishei bail to the amount of sio,ooo for their ap- peRrRuCe
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
On Hi. vytfs.a sarnxa.

LOUISVILLE, March 27.-Wtiliam Peter son committed suicide fn Cave Hill ceme- tery on his wife's grave, and his body fell between her mound and those of their three children. The dead man was for merly merchant here. but lost his for Am.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
[, CONN, THURSDAY, MARCH 30. 1893.
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
Various Matters of Interest at the Capita
 of the Nation.

Various Matters or interest at the SMpitA
 of the Nation.
 WASHINGTON. March 22.-The president sent the following nominations to the sen ate:
 Interior-John s. Seymour of Connecticut to be commissioner of patents: Silas w. Lamor- eaux of Wisconsin 10 be commissioner of the general land office; William H. Sims of Missis- sippi to be first assistant secretary of the inte- rior: Edward A. Bowers of Washington to be assistant commissioner of wle general land of flee; Henry c. Boil to be second deputy commits sioner of pensions
 Justice-Horace H. Lurton of Tennessee to be United States circuit judge for the Sixth judi cial circuit. To be marshals of the United States-Frank E. White of Nebraska for the district of Nebraska; George Pfeiffer, Jr., of New Jersey for the district of New Jersey.
 State-Max Judd of Missouri to be consul general of the United States at Vienna
 Treasury-John J. Carter of Louisiana to be collector of internal revenue for the district of Louisiana.
 These men were appointed on March 28:
 Justice-Fnlix A. Reeve of Tennessee to be solicitor of the treasury; William H. Seaman of Wisconsin to be United States district judge for the eastern district of Wisconsin,: Albert R. Fall of New Mexico to be associate justice of the supreme court of the territory of New Mex ico To be attorneys of the United States George J. Denis of California, for the southern district of California; Joseph s. James of Geor- gia, for the northern district of Georgia; VII liam 1T. Gary of Georgia, for the southern dis trict of Georgia. To be marshals of the United States-Frank Leverett of Georgia, for the southern district of Georgia; James Blackburn of Kentucky. for the district of Kentucky; Thomas J. Allison of North Carolina, for the western district of North Carolina
 Interior-Samuel T. Fisher of Massachusetts to be assistant commissioner of patents Robert K. Wilson of Mississippi to be register of the land office at Jackson, Miss; Francisco Estu- dillo of California to be agent for the Indians of the Mission Tale River (consohdate0 agency in California
 State-Samnel E. Morss of Indiana to be con- sul general of the United States at Paris; O. w. Chancellor of Maryland to be consul at Havre; Allan B. Morse of Michigan to be consul at Glasgow; George w. Parker of New York to be consul at Birmingham.
 Treasury-Seaton Norman of Indiana to be assistant surgeon in the marine hospital service. s.s-4 Postmasters- Connecticut, John H. Swart- wout, Stamford; New York, Walter P. Horne, Suspension Bridge: Virginia, Henry I. Tuggle, Martinsville; Charles D. Denit, Salem. Navy-Medical Inspector John H. Clark to be medical drector; Surgeon James M. Flint to be medical inspector Passed Assistant Surgeon Nelson H. Drake to be a surgeon; Ensign Jo- seph H. Rohrbacker to be lieutenant, junior grade.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
Grin Halsss shr Fleet.

NEW YORK, March ps. s.-Resr Admiral Gherardi had a serious attack of the inhu- enxa Abont b8 officers and men of hts ship. the Philadelphia. have bean disablad, and the ships hospital Is now full The fleet has orders to leave for Hampton Roads to- morrow morning,
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
Agre..l In ualf a naIuvt..

NEW YORK, March 2s.-Miss Mathilda Greenfield recovered si0.oO0 damages for breach of promise against Charles !. wciH- man. It took the jury only half minute to find a verdict
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
A NJyeterious Suicide.

CHICAGO, March 28-Horace c. Dono- ghue was shaving when his wife commenced reading about Elliott F. Shepard's death. Suddenly Mrs. Donoghue heard her hus- band fall. He had cut his throat from ear to ear. Mr. Donoghue leaves a large estate.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
snr. un yns.n nnoaixe.l.

ST. PAUL, March 27.--Edward B. Smith of Buffalo has brought suit against Mira Rebecca K Miller of A1leghany City and s St Paul man for s1bs, ,24sss, alleging that he was deceived when he purchased an apartment house of them in this city.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
Arr..t ofn Nr,,al nsmn.

PORTLAND, Or, March 27.--Peter Wethey, a butcher, is in jail, charged with gouging out the eyes of two sheep while in a lt of brutal rage. He seized the animals and de liberately gouged out their eyes with his Ihnmhs
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
Thr.,, n s,on. at thn K,rr.

ROME, March 27.-An Italian working man threw a stone at King Humbert, and the city is much excited in consequence. The assailant has been pronounced insane.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
Taken in Sine Sin @

NEW YORK, March 23.-Carlyle Harris was taken to Sing Sing prison, to await the execution of the death sentence, early this morning
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
"A woman choa... ttmnwtnw.

WHEELING, March 2S. -- Mrs. William Dancier committed suicide by hanging her self to the limb or q tree. Domestic trouble led to the deed
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
New President Pro Tenn.

WASHINGTON. March 23.-Senator Man derson has resigned and Senator Harris was elected president pro tenn. of the Sppafq
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
WRECKED BY STORMS.

Later Reports From the Localities Waited
 by the Cyclone.
 LouIsvILI.E. March 26.--The heavYstorm which passed over a large section of the south did great damage The storm was in the nature of cyclone at Bowling Green. The roofs of 1bor eO houses were blown off, and the unfortunate occupants rushed into the street The most serious damage was that to the Louisville and Nashville roundhouse. The loss to the Louisville and Nashville railroad on the building and locomotives Is tsb.ooo to f10Q Nnn
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
SENATOR RoacH,s CASE.

It Is Likely to Re Called Up Soon by ths
 Untted States Senate.
 WASHINGTON, March 2S.--The reporter of the New York Recorder telegraphs his paper as follows;
 "The case of Senator William N Roach will come up formally in the senate next xeek A resolution will be intrnducod by
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
J. EDMUND sKIFF.

Organist Ffrst MeshoSliss Church, Waterbury. Pupil Metropolitan Coll Iege New York, and f. ". Root, Chi+ cagOs
 Piano, Organ and Vocal Instruction. Direc- tor of Choral Societies and Singing Classes. Engagements solicited. Address 186 North Main St., Waterbury, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
GEORGE c. PEET

will occupy part of said office, and offer for sale the celebrated Koal-Spar, which is a preparation for saving coal. He also has the agency for the Crawford Steam Laundry. His team will call at your residence every Monday afternoon for the clothes, and deliv- CT them every Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
Tn. Panama a y.r.s,ota.

PARIS, March aa 1.-The jury in the Pans- ma cases found Charles Dc Lcssep., M. Baihaut and M. Blondin guilty.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
TaImav.o on.n, 4l. pur.n

BROOKLYN. March 27.-Dr. Talmage says be will give Sl0.ooo towards raising the debt on the Tabernacle
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
ROOD & EMMoNs

have opened an office next door to the Post Office, Canaan, Conn.,, for the sale of the world renowned Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines which were awarded the grand prize at the Paris Exposition. Will sell ma- chimes on four months time, or will give a liberal discount for cash and will also give easy terms on the installment plan. Gall on us If in want of any machine.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
FRANCIS RESELL, General insurance

Effected in the strongest Mutual and Stock Companies. Also represents the Fitchburg Mutual, surplus $106,O00. Covers against damage by lightning. Discounts 20 Dor ct. on one year policy; 40 per ct. on two years; 60 per ct. on Ave years. Gall on or address me at BANTAM, CONN.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1893-11-16
Whot il .Porty. :" but Men.

Mrs. Mary L. Lease places the re-
sponsibility for the defeat of the Kan
sas populists on the state admins
tration, which she calls corrupt. She
criticises severely Governor Lewelling
and repudiates United States Sena-
tor Martin as unworthy of the sup
port ofthe peoples party. "No par
ty," said Mrs. Lease, has ever been
disgraced with more corrupt men
than some of those who hold posi-,
tions of trust under the populist ad-
ministration. Personally am iubi,
liant over the result in Kansas. Ii
was not the party that was defeat,
ed, but the leaders who are repudiat.
OIL -
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1893-11-16

In a two column roast Ofdemocrat-
ic senators, Henry Waterson, the
great democratic editor says: when
tariff reform is beaten, when tho re-
scinding of the federal election laws
is beaten, when democratic victory is
converted into democratic obloquy
and defeat and when the business in
terests of the country, detached from
healthy intercourse with the CONNER
cial world are relegated to plague
stricken comradeship with those ma
tions, to wit, Mexico and Central and
South America, whose monetary, like
their political conditions, are in a
state OF chronic distemper, then will
these Southern so-called senator's
learn in sober earnest that there is q
people to condemn, and God &c
punish, alike the faithless and the in
caDable" ="
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1893-11-16
Over the Wire.

Over the Wire.
"Hello, central" !"
"Hello, who is it?'
Connect me with the Ga
zette. )"
Gazette" Hello Judge, what is it?
Judge "Sweety, were you talking
through your hat?"
Gazette-".No more than usual,
why?"
Judge These fool republicans,
Thomson, and Smith. and the COM
missioners, have discovered that the
independent supreme Judges received
Just Al votes in Miller, and that
Hartley also received just Al, run
ming exactly even with the independ-
ent ticket. How is this? Come now,
answer quick, and don't talk through
your hat to me-"
Gazette that does look a
little strange. OF course, in the paper
put it this way. 1T is the result OF
independent official patronage and
gum sucking, tile fulsomeness of an
Independent states attorney, and the
avoirdupois of one OF g. c, Hartley.
Judge-"Oh, rats, that don't mean
anything"
Gazette--"Wel sir, consider that
if, under the circumstances, could
say something and at the same time
say nothing, have reached the acme
of success.
Judge-"Well, you were evidently
successful both in the campaign and
this interview. Ring off. Central,
give me Dallas.
Hello Judge, play three handed
for minute and I'll be down. +"
Judge-''Say, you what
did you come back from Iowa for SO
soon?"
Dallas-"To vote, of course.
, Judge you've raised HI
! your vote either made AZ for the ind.
Y pendent ticket, or AT for Hartley and
: | don't know which.
Dallas-"Well,J Judge, you stearet
she deal. Better call in those repub
lican lunatics and set 'em up, I'll GO
: halvers.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1893-11-16
l.uN nj Home.

Redfield Observer :-Traveling sales
men are doing the surrounding coun-
ties and we presume will soon appear
in this, taking orders for groceries
and other goods that enter into the
farmers consumption, quoting prices
that no man can make to a custom
er and handle goods up to an equita-
bic standard. These houses should
be ignored from a purely business
point of view. Goods cannot be
shipped from any wholesale point in
mixed retail lots at as low rates as
the same goods can be shipped in
wholesale quantities to local mer-
chants, and the cost OF delivering
them through the country hy iar eX-
ceads that over n counter III your
own town. III the customer receives
the goods mt the depot the mconven
ience of delivery Is the sulae az best
and often more than at the loca
store, and if the goods are sold al
less rate il il because, and only be
cause. they are inferior goods, anC
that enough tQrcover al losses re
sultant from decreased cost Of deliv
cry and the lesser selling price. Bu
there is one point tne farlnor gains
! the knowledge that he has deprive'
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1893-11-16
Thanksgiving Proclamation.
STATE OF South DAKOTA
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER.

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER.
Obedient to custom, and in accor-
dance with the proclamation of the
President of The United States;
/, Charles III. Sheldon, Governor OF
the state of South Dakota, do hereby
appoint Thursday, the 30th day OF
November, 1898, day OF Thanks
giving and prayer throughout this
state.
On that day let all places OF busi-
ness be closed, and let the people
meet in their several houses of wor-
! ship to express thankfulness to the
Great Giver OF all that is good, for
the blessings with which we have
thus far been surrounded.
Let the more prosperous remem-
Der the poor, and by the division of
their bounty make glad the hearts OF
those less fortunate, sweeten their
own food by their acts, and prove
their right to the enjoyment that
always comes from the exercise of
true charity. Ii (,
While there may be some portions
of the state in which bountiful har
vest has not been gathered, we yet
have much for which to be thankful
The usual health of our people, re-
markable by comparison, has yet
been preserved. There is no want be-
yond our own ability to supply. No
disastrous storms have visited US,
entailing great destruction of pyoper-
ty and loss of life We have no idle.
hungry, turblent men. Our, people
are peaceful, law abiding, courageous
and hopeful. For all these blessings
let US be thankful anf give to our
thankfulness that expression which
becomes an intelligent, Christian peo-
pie. am
Given under my hand and the Great
Seal of the State of South Dakota
this eth day OF November, A. d., '93
SEAL ] CHARLES II. SHELDON
BY the Governor,
Thomas THoRNsoy,
Secretary ofState. -
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1893-11-16

Many comments have been heard
upon the changed appearance of the
Press since its last issue. Some liked
the old form best, and some the new,
consensus of opinion however is that
it is an Improvement. We believe all
will like it after a few issues make
them accustomed to it. New readers
are being added to our list while Old
ones are taking advantage OF the
premium offers.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1893-11-16
AnOId Friend,

In a series OF interviews with mem
bers of the last congress, 81 out of43
remarked that they were readers Of
the Youths Companion. For def
mite and trustworthy information on
the questions OF the day it is really
unique, while the high character Of
its stories, the wide field covered by
SITS special articles, and its contribu-
tions from the most famous writer's
in Europe and America, are well
known.
It's programme for next year seems
brighter than ever. Some of the i'm
portant stories are: "rhe Deserter, y
by Harold Frederic; tale OF the
Great Tutiny in India, by Sara jean
nette Duncan; several roInances oi
the sea. by W, Clark Russell; Tales OF
the war. and the frontier in early
days. Henry NJ, Stanley contributes
two thrilling narratives from dark.
est Africa, and Archibald Forbes
writes OF his Closest Call. Naval
Battles are described by admirals
and millitary life by Generals, Ther
| there are articles on choosing an oc
G,lption, boys who should not GO K
college, physical training, recreation!
OF al kinds, and many other practi
cal subjects,
Another pleasant feature il tl
charming picture of young lady o
colonial times, Sweet Charity" e
produced in colors rom y paintin;
by Ferris, which. is presented to a,
subscribers wh5 send their $l.7 10
new Subscription or a renewal.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1893-11-16
Cattle shipments.

Returns from the cattle raising
business, which this section has been
working into the past few years, are
coming i'm this fall more noticeable
than ever before. During the month
OF September there were y ears ship
ped from Miller, and in October 80
total Of Al cars of cattle fer the
two months, Shipments have also
been made of Hand county cattle
from Washington, st. Lawrence Orient
Ze,l and other points, Erqm the
present very good start Ha3lcounty
has Secured in the cattle Slsiness it
IS reasonable to exlr; hat the next
few years VII male. a more rapid
growth with stesd% and proftab!ere-
suits.