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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-24

immense three-story building covering
what would be about half OF an American
city block, and it is furnished as gorgeously
as were the caves of Monte Cristo. The
cushions OF the beds are of the finest vel
vet, and the frames of the touches are in
laid with mother of pearl. There are hun
dreds OF rooms, and when l visited this
Den the air was blue with opium smoke.
~ pom some OF the beds men and women
lay together and smoked side by side.
There were haggard old men and fresh
young boys smoking together, and there
were mandarins in silks and coolies in rags
IN The different rooms. The entrance was
lighted with the electric light and the
whole OF the interior was made up of the
nneSt carvings of costly teak wood. The
different rooms were graded, and you could
get smoke here for a few cents, or paying
nearly as high as a dollar for some of the
pipes and the most gorgeously itted-up
rooms. A great deal of the smoking is
done IN the private houses, and it is as COM
mon In China for your host to offer you a
pipe OF opium as it is in America to be
offered cup OF tea or a glass of wine.
There is considerable discussion among the
foreigners in China as to the effect of opium
upon those who use 1t.
1t is claimed by many that the habit is
no worse than that of drinking, and re-
port from the hospital in Canton shows
that the moderate opium-smoker gains
flesh rather than loses it. The effect OF
smoking opium is said to be less injurious
than that of eating it, and the Chinese use
the drug differently from US. We take it
to make us sleep. The Chinaman uses it
as we do wine, to stimulate conversation,
and two Chinese gentlemen will lie and
smoke for hours while they chatter to one
another. The habit is very costly, and the
poorest of the Chinese cannot afford to
smoke a great deal. There are thousands
of moderate opium-smokers in China, Just
as there are thousands of moderate drink
ers in the United States, and the number
of smokers is said to be increasing. At
the present time was told that about one
tenth of the people smoke opium, and
heard many instances of people having
ruined themselves by the habit All of
the hospitals which are kept up by the
missionaries have many patients who wish
to be cured of opium smoking, and some of
the wealthy Cinnamon buy certain kinds
of TODD with hope of strengthening them
selves against 1t. | saw mum Der of opium
sots in China. They are called by the people
opium devils, and not few of them smoke
themselves into their graves. Now and
then one of the mandarins will try to stop
the traffic in his district, and the taxes on
opium are always high. The great Chang
Chi Tung, the Viceroy of Hankows made
such an attempt during my stay in China /;
but it was failure, and the opium saloons
are as wide open as ever.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-24
POLO AS PLAYED
over ALL THE EARTH.
IT HAD ITS BIRTH IN PERSIA
SOME HUNDREDS OF
YEARS B. C.
HAS BEEN PLAYED BY KINGS.
The TARTARs, ARABS AND ALL
HORSE COUNTRIES CLAIM IT
AS THEIR OWN.

A sudden fever of interest and impetus
is given in and to the great game of polo
by the match that is on between the army
poloists from Walla Walla, Wash, and the
local players at Berkeley, to be played at
the latter's grounds onsApril ?.
Polo is rapidly growing in popularity in
this country, and is generally looked upon
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-24

the King has given to US the ball of the
earth will by this ball take the ball from
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-24

ness of Judgment, suppleness of muscle
and unf1inching nerve. 1t claims superb
ority, for it has always been played by the
proud hands of martial races, and let US
nope it will ever continue so to be-
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05
RE HEIGHTS.

Supt. Morton visited our school
Monday.
F. r. Gardner and family ate their
Thanksgiving turkey with old neigh
bors in Spring Hills; Mr.. Moore and
viii Gardner with Mr.. and Mrs.
Schermerhorn David Watkins and
&. {. Willett with Peter Watkins and
wife, the two COnnely families with
Mr.. Hill and wife, and we are all
thankful that we had a good square
meal III these hard times.
The weekly prayer meeting was
held Monday evening at Mr.. Camps.
4 large number was present, it being
n farewell meeting with Mr.. and Mrs.
Connely, they leaving Tuesday morn
ing for their future home at York
vile, Tenn. This couple have lived
several years among us and they will
be greatly missed III all church and
social gatherings. The best wishes
OF many friends attend them to their
new home in the sunny south"
A Christian Endeavor society will
he formed next Sunday evening. II
is hoped all the young people will be
present.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Kimball Graphic:-"The schools OF
Salem, Miller and Bridgewater have
closed recently on account of diph-
theria."
Our esteemed contemporary at the
south end OF this range has been mis-
informed. The Miller schools are
running, and there have been no cas-
es of diphtheria here. A visit to the
Miller schools would not only dis
close this fact to Bro. Tinan but also
the fact that he does not have
to go back to Ohio to see any pupil
advance in any study as rapidly as
his Or her talent will permit" He
will find here a pupil may be in the
"a grammar class and in the Darith-
metic class" if said pupils talent be
greater in grammar than in arithme-
tic.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Senator German, the Maryland
democratic leader, casts one more
shell into the democratic camp. He
says, in speaking of the recent demo-
cratic defeats: There is no ques-
ton that the protection sentiment
among all classes is now verystrong,
and many who believe in the doe
trine have been Disguised by the bus
mess depression of the last two years.
Naturally they turn to the party
which is not in power for relief, es-
pecially in view of the fact that that
party has a consistent protection
racor1 -
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

And now the Cleveland democrats,
namely, those democrats enjoying a
slice of patronage, say that Grover
is the only MAI who has the least
possible show to win the presidency
IN 1896 for democracy, because all
the states which paralyzed democra-
cy at the recent election, buried some
leaders who were known to be OPP
posed to the administration, and
that the people still Glove Cleveland
for the enemies he has made"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

\ Charles Mix county farmers wife
recently displayed an unusual stock
of nerve. \ sheriff and deputies call
ed to collect some seed notes. The
husband was away, and the wife told
the officers to get. They, however,
went to the granary, the sheriff 60
ing inside. The farmers wife locked
hun iii and held the deputies away
with an AK. Alter u couple OF hours
the sheriff managed to kick his way
Out-and is now sued for damage!
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Governor Sheldon has issued a cir
cular announcing an invitation from
the mayors of Minneapolis and st.
Paul to the people Of South Dakota,
to meet in the twincities December11
and y for the purpose OF consider
ing ways and means OF securing q
railroad to the Black Hills. The
governor advises everybody to 90.
People along the proposed line will
be greatly interested.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

The Chamberlain Journal reminds
republicans that they must nave a
clean cut business man nominated
for governor next year, and must
elect II Legislature that will throttle
the lobby. This may be twitting on
facts, but the politicians had best
heed the advice. The governor-is
entitled to respect. Thelobby OF last
winter was disgraceful in theeXtreme,
and in some important particulars,
dictated legislative action.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Editor Bowen, OF the Yankton Dali
Iy Press, will be Senator Pettigrew's
private secretary, Tie Senator has
made an admirable choice. Bro. b..
is one of the few men in the editorial
harness in this state whose age and
experience has softened and seasoned
the impatient ardOr OF youth into
Il ripe conservatism at once practical
and admirable.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

The stock report published in the
PRESS first, some time ago, showing
shipment of $4S, 900 worth OF stock
from Miller in four months has been
extensively copied in papers all over
the northwest. Probably no other
town in the state can show an equal
record for the same time, with the
single exception of Pierre, from which
POINT the reservation cattle are ship
ned.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05
Cheap ENurslons to the south.

On November ~ and December II,
1880, the Northwestern line will sell
excursion tickets at very low rates
to a large number OF points in Ken
lucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louis
lana, Arkansas, Indian Territory,
Oklahoma, Texas and Arizona. For
tickets and full information, apply
to agents Chicago K Northwestern
railway. 49t3
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Congress met Monday for the
winter session. The House was or
ganiZed by election of Thomas b.
Reed, as speaker. The Presidents
message was delivered Tuesday, and
considered an ordinary state paper,
with nothing particularly interesting
except an application of the Monroe
doctrine, and recommendation OF re-
tirement OF greenbacks. A synopsis
OF message appears on our last page.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Secretary Smith, of the Interior de-
partment, makes one recommended
ton in his report OF interest to this
section, viz: That the general GOV
eminent deed outright one million
acres OF government land to states
located in the arid belt, the revenues
rom this land TO be used in irrigating
and making the land productive. ii
TINS recommendation were followed,
south Dakota would soon be perfor.
ated with artesian wells.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Senator David b. Hill, of New York
is feeling the democratic pulse for
next years campaign, by a lecture
tour through the west. 1t would APP
pear that Mr.. Hill could never be the
democratic nominee for president,
with the Cleveland forces against
him, bnt strange things happen-in
the democratic party. Mr.. Hill is it's
most willy politician.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Bob Persons Howard Press has
adopted the popular five column
quartO form, which is more convent
ent for observation-disclosures
ing-matter advs." The paperis eleven
years old, and does its full share of
keeping up the state standard of the
best weeklies in the world.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05
Notice.

| wish to announce to the citizens
OF Miller and Hand county that |
have just arrived in Miller to locate
permanently, and open a jewelry
store in the Mack Harvard building.
Repairing a speciality, and all work
guaranteed. W. \. BOWER.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Several more counties have run up
against that wise old teacher, expert
ence, in the lad of furnishing seed
wheat" and are now ready to make
an assignment upon that part of the
county business. The principal was
wrong and the policy detrimental to
both individual and county.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

One very beneficial thing has oc-
Cured from the appointment OF Ed
itor Shannon on the state board of
regents, and that is, that through
his Huronite he has given many to
understand that the Agricultural
college is not an unmixed evil. 1t
has streaks, and it is hoped that in
time the streaks will predominant.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

The Press has received an INVITA-
ton to board at the Palmer House,
Chicago, for a few months, under n
reduced rate-S4 a day, orsomething
like that. 4 rush OF Job work inter
feres, however, Just at present.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Some OF the stuff, including funny
illustrations, being dished out to
country papers by the gold syndicate
is an insult to any country newspa-
per's intelligent constituency. Child
ish ridicule will not influence intelli-
gent people to believe in a single gold
standard.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

a Sioux Falls correspondent says
that Senator Pettigrew may be Il
candidate for ~president-if u free sill
yer platform be adopted by the re-
publicans. The Sioux Falls Press
denies that the Senator has any such
bee buzzing about his bonnet. Well
that's as close as the average space
writer usually gets.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Travellers returning from Europe
report good times and factories busy
oyer there, particularly in England.
OF course. They are exporting their
goods here and all over. After the
next election it smore than probable
II little protection and n business adj
ministration will start Uncle Sans
factories and make times better here.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

The Lead Daily Call, a populist pa
per, is for Allison for president. Mr..
Jones, the editor, wasa formerIow&n
and conducted "A paper at Audubon.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

1t is now estimated, after apprais-
ment OF property, that e~X-trcasurer
Taylor's bondsmen will have omake
up $4,000 to the state. 1t is i'm
probable to suppose that the state
will ever be fully reimbursed.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Success-especially in politics-in-
spires over-confidence and induces a
relaxation OF work. organization,
etc. The republican party has IA mis-
sion to perform, from the smallest
hamlet to the greatest state. To
speak a word for America against
the worlds ALWAYS in order.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

A big farmer near Grand Forks, n.
D., has made a novel use Of a thre3h-
ing engine this year. He couples
seven loaded wagons to the engine
and goes steaming to town with his
grain, a distance of five miles.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05
Warrant Call.

MILLER, S. ID. Dec. >, 1895.
Hand county warrants are called
for payment up to andincluding Reg.
No. $50 Registered July 10th, 1895.
Interest stops from and after this
date. PETER OLSON,
Treasurer.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

The PRESS is the best advertising
medium in Hand county. II you
have anything to sell, a very little
expense will secule you many GUS
toners.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

The Wright farm, one mile from
Miller school house, good house and
barn and so acres corn stalks.
50tf q. II. CARROLL.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was n Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Get ready for winter, and get your
felt boots, German socks and V e
shoes at +. f.. Saltmarsh's, cheaper
than the cheapest. 45tf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

House paints, carriage paints, floor
paints, oils, varnishes, leads-all new
and the best quality at n. Johnson
4 Co.'S. 14tf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Dry goods, notions, clothing, boots
and shoes, hats and caps at 10 PER
CENT BELOW COST at Anderson's
st. Lawrence. 49tf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

An excellent assortment OF all-neN
wall paper at n. Johnson X Co.'S
Call and see the new styles. f5tf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

A cross marked over this paragraph is no
tice to YOU that your subscription has eX-
pired. We would be pleased to continue
sending the paper to yOur address upon re-
ceipt Oi the price, %l.5 per wear.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05
Land Wanted,

want to buy some good quarters
OF Hand county land cheap for cash.
Write or call on me at Miller.
BIT q. II. CARROLL.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

The assignee at st. Lawrence may
sell some "Old plumber but he did
not PLUMBER any body to get the
goods. r. {. ANDERSON. 49tf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05
Buggy for Trade

| have a good open buggy to trade
for a wagon. X. l.. SMITH, Riverside.
u. 0. address, Rec Heights. 4St3
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Our line OF foot wear, mittens, caps
and underwear is complete.
4St4 II. X. GREEvES, K Co.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Those medallion photographer glass
at briggs are new, cheap II attract
i've
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Those teachers bibles at Briggs are
the est for the money ever shown In
Miller.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Il. c. Anderson at st. Lawrence will
sell YOU - tbs. "C' sugar for S1.OO.
49tf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Buy the High grade Jackson Cor
set of III. X. Greeves < Co. 4Sti
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Pure drugs, fresh and new at \,
Johnson 4 Co. 3Ttf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

The largest line of holiday poohS II
the county can be found ut Bris ~ poo
store.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Paints of all kinds at y. johnson
< Co.'S. 14tf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05
p,pc.\ IN COUNTER.

f,r,. ,de From Live Bush
nfIe' ne.n Men.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Christmas tree ornaments and wax
candles at J. II. NanLoon's. 50t3
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Oranges and app 'es, figs and dates
etc. at j. II. VanLoo US. QUO.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05
Taken UD.

One small, bay mare, Yearling, Sec
9-112-69, J. G. Gardner. 81
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Apron Bingham sc per yd at H. R
GreeveS 4 Co. 4St4
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Pure apple juice cider at j. H. Van,
Looms. sofa.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

Good bed blankets &c at II. r..
lireeves < Co. 4St-@
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

subscription SI.5o a Year in Advance.
Mesa free press., 1895-04-12
Liberal Management
Superior Facilities
Picturesque Scenery

The Grand Canon OF the Colorado, the mos
sH bllme OF Natures work the earth, in des
crib able, Can easily he reached via Flagsta Fl
Williams or Peach Springs on this road 10 the
N atural Bridge of Arizona and MonteZnma's 8
Well you can Journey most directly by this line.
Observe the Ancient Indian Civilization Of La
guna or OF Acolla, 1.-THE City of the Sky" Visit
the Fortified Forest near Carrizo See and
marvel at the freak of Canon Dablo. Take
hunting trip in the ma Tuiicent pine forests Of
the San Francisco Mountains. Find interest in
the ruins of the prehistoric cave and cliff
dwellers. View the longest cantilever bridge in
America ecross the Colorado River
JNo. J. BYRNE, G.. H. SPEERs,
GsnI Pass Agent, Asst Gcn1 Pass Agt
Los Angeles, Cal San Francisco, Cal
H S VAESLyo
Gen K.AAb querque, n N
Mesa free press., 1895-04-12
New irrigation.

Mr.. Ual.os Cvnaab OF the Sinaloa
& oonora Llnu company, who re-
Gently passcu No.ales en- route "
New York, informed u representa-
Ave Ut tile Oasis LudJ the company
10 maklng raplu progress III con
strucllon ut Tie canal, anu will
probably nave 1t compietod The ell
tire lengLh, some rorLy miles, by
the first of june. CONSTRUCTION Il.
now com pleted u distance OF ABOUT
thirty lnl.es. 1he heavy rock
work Is all uone, aud u steam
dredge is throwing out earth at a
great rate both night and day. In
June ami July, when water In the
river will bs low, the dam will be
built. Timber, s.one, cement, etc.,
tor constructions OF the dam Is how
being accumulated on the ground,
ready to rush the work when it
begins
This great enterprise will re-
claim some 100000 acres of the
finest land in the world, capao ole OF
producing anything-cotton, corn,
oranges, lemons, tobacco, etc. Inc
climate there is delightful, and
with the facilities for irrigation
and cultivation now approaching
completion the lands will all
doubtless soon be brought to a
high state of cultivation and sup
port dense population.
A great need is rail communica-
lion. The nearest point on the
liver is some sixty five miles from
Guaymos. One of the errands OF
Mr.. Commits present visit TO New
York is in connection with a rail-
way project. After it is deter
mined just what can be done The
gentleman will go to the City of
Mexico and secure concession for
a railroad, either from Guaymas, to
the Rio Yaqui, or for a small rail-
road to the mouth Of the river,
whence connection will be made
with Guaymas by small steamer.
Oasis.
Mesa free press., 1895-04-12

Gov. Hughes is all right. If
the Courier had him made to order
the groundwork would have been
different, but he'll do. He is
growing in popular favor in Nor
thern Arizona-the general senti-
ment being that he is making the
territory a good governor = and
that is just what he was appointed
to the position to do.-Courier.
Mesa free press., 1895-04-12
DESERT LAND, FINAL PRooF.-FoTICI
FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land o-iee. Tucson. Arizona.
March 27, 1895.
Notice is hereby given that Margaret W Yer.
non, Of Mesa. Maricopa County, Arizona, / as
filsd notice Of intention to make proof on her
desert land claim No 1910, for the E3 Sec so. TIP
Is, RsE. @ = 8 r N, before the Clerk of the
District Court. at Phoenix, Arizona, on Satur-
day, the 4th day OF May, 1895. She names the
following witnesses to prove the complete irri-
CATION and reclamation of said land, William bI
Gilbert, Joseph Bond,, Jchn L Gilbert and
Fabius Vernon. ell of Mesa. Arizona.
EUaBxy ]. TurPsL.
First pub mch 30 Register.
Mesa free press., 1895-04-12
Female Weaknesses.

Many beautiful women die in the very prime
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,..
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