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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21
Personal

Lord Sholto Douglas Is having some
trouble with Mrs. Adds, his mother
in-law.
Milton Rogers Of Omaha, Neb.. is
dead. He had amasscd a large for
tune. \ widow. four sons and II
daughter survive him.
At st. Louis it is announced that j.
r. McCullagh, editor of the Globe
Democrat, is Il candidate for the
United States senate.
Mai. II. Grant Weidman died at
Lebanon OF paralysis, aged tifty-slN
years. He was a graduate of Prince
ton and a prominent Democrat.
After nine years Of successful part
nerShip rs manager and star, Daniel
FrOhman and f.. H.. SOthern have de-
cided to part company at the end OF
the current season.
DR.. BASAL Norris. n retired army
surgeon who resided for many years
at Washington. ID. c.. died in San
Francisco. DR.. Norris served through
the civil war.
Mrs. Lucy Wight died at Galena. H.,
aged ninety-four. She was a resident
of Galena since 1880, and her husband,
| tOl. y. ". -. l-hI' vas ph'liliANAN ~
Illinois politics forty years ago.
Josiah Quincy, who was assistant
secretary Of state early in the present
administration, has been nominated
for mayo of Boston by the Demo
Gratis.
Acting Chief Conlin and Acting In
spectors Cartwright and Mccullough
of New York will be formally appoint
ed to the places which they have oc-
cupicd temporarily.
!. Niven Hegeman. a brOther-in-law
of Chaunccy NJ. Depew. died rather
suddenly at his home at ~lrvington, \.
Y. He was well known as the proprie-
tor of five large drug stores i'll New
York.
DR.. w. Holmes Of the Field Column
bian museum at Chicago has been
elected a member of the National Geo
graphic society. along with DIR. Theo-
dOre G.. HOech. royal PruSsian inSpec-
tor Of public works. attached to the
German embassy: Gen. l.. 7. Graham,
United States army, and fifteen 9th
erS. making the membership of the So
ciety exactly 100.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21
Criminal.

John Linherc. a Swede. fifty years
old, was found dead hanging 10 Il
fence. near a hotel in st. lgnace, Mich.
His daughter lives in Chicago.
Preparations are being made for the
arrest of all persons implicated in the
frauds connected with the Scuttling OF
ships along the coasts of New Found
land.
A threatened riot at the Ishkota
mines, near Birmingham, Ala, "A
Quclled by Perry Watkins. the mine
boss. who killed two men and MORALLY
wounded a third.
Edward Porter. n dry goods sales
man. whose home was in Crbana, was
&lugged by thieves at CEampaiSr. Ill,
ard his body laid on an electric car
track, where il was run over.
Mrs. Lena Cross. q midwife in Sag
NAV. Mich. has been arrested on the
charge of causing the death of Mrs.
John BlOndheim of Mount Pleasant,
Mich, by criminal malpractice.
At Baltimore. Md, Charles Schlatfer,
brewer. one of the German district
bosses, was arrested, charged with
procuring fraudulent naturalization
papers for aliens.
At Aurora, H., Walter Brown, Hor-
ace Storm, Sidney G.. Graham and
John Jones are 10 he tried for murder.
In each ease the victim lived hours or
days, and expert testimony will be a
feature of the trials.
The trial of Col. A.. Il. Colt, who shot
rioters at Washington Courthouse.
Ohio. with the militia. will have 10 be
gone over from the beginning, as one
of the jury is likely to die OF heart dis
ease.
- Helena. Mont, Bill Gay, a we'll
known Indian fighter, scout II out
law. was found guilty Of murder in the
first degree and sentenced to hang. He
was convicted Of the murder of Depu-
ty Sheriff Macke, a member of a posse
hunting him.
kid" Gallagher and Alexander Cha
pin. sentenced TO the Nebraska pcni-
tertiary for fifteen years each for muir
der. are also wanted at Sioux City,
Iowa. for numbering Miss Ora Minter
ana Max NOack. They have been in
dictcd. in order to hold them when
their sentences expire.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21
An lie War.

One OF the most interesting e,ar,..
wars in the state is on at tbo wv
town OF Coleman, north e e. ''
Falls. Until last year the viIpo" 1u'
road had two elevators thar "usse
that roa1 being the only line ma, aHa
through there, the places wer r1'lAs
cordlna to report, kept down 10 &c
lowest figure. The merchants ~ .HI
town and the farmers, after . Ias
with the railroad ana after csIIi,ns1 '
the railway commissioners n "
them, succeeded in securing p al. ~p
a fiat house. The farmers, vbo ",
become incensed at the way tho "a
road had treatei them, sold mo- y
their grain to the citizens elayas.N
Now the railroad again seems n bo'
the bes of it, for it is ALLEGED i S'
refused to furnish the citizens, s,aua
tor enough cars to carry of the o,,a
brought there, although the oths,
vators have plenty Of cars. As
suit the citizens elevator has h..
filled to it's capacity. and now 4.
farmers are obliged o sell at a raj.
ed rate figure to the railroad e.,.
ors. An appeal to thu state bons |
railway commissioners will be ~
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21

1t is believed that an extensive field
of valuable coal has been discovered
within fifty miles Of Juneau, Alaska.
If this proves to be SO it will, of
course, mean very much for the de
vclopment of that region. 1t is known
that excellent coal exists in many
parts of Alaska. but the discoveries
hitherto have been remote from the
settled regions.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21

The most noted dwarf was Jeffrey
Hudson, born in 1919. At the age Of
eight he was eighteen inches high. ana
was served upon the table in a cold pie
as n present to Charles !. At the age
Of twenty he began to grow. and
reached the height of three feet nine
inches. lie lived to be siXty-thrcc, and
died in prison, having been arrested
on suspicion Of being concerned in the
popiSh plot.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21
Daring Attempt at Robb cry.

A daring attempt at robbery was
mae lately at the ranch OF James
and Archie McCurdy near Partola.
The McCurdy brothers were in their
cabin reading when two masked men
entered the room and, with drawn
revolvers, demanded their money.
Archie replied that all they had was
about $50 in gold dust and started to
an adjoining room Tor it, n of the
robbers following and keeping him
covered with his gun. Archie. how.
ever, leaned through q window and
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21

The announcement that Spain has
no intention Of dispensing with the
services Of Gen. Campos ought to be
interpreted as encouraging for Cuba;
for, if Gen. Campos is correctly re
ported, he understands the situation,
and is more likely to arrange for a
speedy settlement than any new man
would be.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21

There is a very quaint and original
fashion now in vogue with our Aus
tralian cousins. and from it we might
with advantage borrow an idea. Dur
ing afternoon calls, grapes artistically
grouped in the daintiest of baskets.
wrcathcd in leaves. are handed around
among visitors by way of refreShmcnt,
and the dissipation goes by the name
OF grape tea"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21

Perhaps the most wonderful speci-
men of cutters craft In the world is
the knife to be seen in the show rooms
of a celebrated Sheffield cutlery firm.
This extraordinary knife is provided
with n blade for every year since the
commencement Of the Christian era;
the number of blades, of course, now
being 1895. Blades are inserted, five
at a time, at the lapse Of every five
years.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21

Nellie Bly, could not remain long in
matrimonial seclusion, after all. Her
husband has been employing Il detect
i've to shadow her, and the thing has
managed, curiously enough, to get into
the New York papers.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21
Organize to Hang Rustlers

That section OF the state kpo,,,
The Little Missouri country, Will
lies north Of the Black Hills and w.,
OF the Cheyenne and Standing Raj
reservations, is an ideal stock c,r|
try, well watered by the Little M,|
sour and he head waters OF the pJ
reau and Grand rivers, 1t is bros
by ranges OF hills, well timbered n
ing shelter to the stock. and an n
streams are iringed with q be,1
growta OF timber. The features viii
make it IN ideal cattle country
make 1t an ideal / ONE for the rs,I
rustler. The groves and hills give M
shelter and hiding places.
In 1890 | the rust!ers became Y
bold that the settle s rrganized Vi
lance committee, which went dstsl
mildly to work to put a stop to thai
kind OF business on the range, Seysl
al OF the leaders of the rustlers we'd
lynched, n. q the gangs forced to scs.l
ter, and that range has been ComulI
atively free from ruStling since thsI
time. But it now seems as thoQ,I
the lesson will have to be taught ots}
again, and reports from that part |
the state are to the effect that ID
losses from the rustlers this fall hal
been almost rs great as they went
years ago. The cattle owrers I'D
armed guard with their herds, ID
several OF the rustlers have teen d
tDrsd in the act OF killing cattle I'd
the herds. 70 far the OiTende 81
only been arrested and turneGt
to the cattle association for pun
ment, but forbearance ia last ceai
to be q virtue, and another vlglisi
committee has been named to pr'
stop to the work. II they are coz
PEELED to 60 to the extremes that
former ole did, trouble is exped1
from the rustlers, who have also'
ganized and before the winter is oN
there is likely to be war IN that pA
OF our state
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21

Instances are numerous Of pcrso2s
who, born without arms, learned to
use their feet as hands. Bulwer, in
THE Artificial Changeling," tells of
John Simonds, 4 native of Berkshire.
who was born armless, but who could
write with his mouth, thread a needle
with his toe, tie a knot, play cards ana
do almost anything another person
usually does with his fingers.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21

A new form of extension" study is
being adopted in Ireland, where teach
ers in technical schools are holding cX-
ira classes for the benefit Of working
women and girls, teaching them do
nestle science, sewing, cooking and
other details of housekeeping. This is
a highly practical form Of extension
work and one worthy of imitation.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21

Prof. T. ]. /. See. of the University
Of Chicago. so it is reported, has dis
covered that one of the stars in the
constellation Of Ophinicus is triple, be
ing composed of two bright stars and
one dark body.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21

The last state of Dunraven is worse
than the first. The more he tries to
accuse others and excuse himself. the
worse figure he cuts. The ooner he is
obliterated from the records Of inter
national sports and a clean slate start
ed, the better it will be for all con
cerned, himself included.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21
Population OF the State by Counties.

Population of the State by Counties.
Following is the census of The vari.
Gus counties of the state as made by
Commissioner Wheeler OF the census
bureau:
Aurora, 1854; Bon Homme. 9.612;
BrcOkings, 1O,S4O; Brown, 1905;
Brll", 5,439; Buffalo, ia: Butte,
LIB; Campbell, 1903; Charles Mix,
1859; Clark, 5000; Clay, S,25l;
Codington, T,O9G; Custer, 1926: Da-
ylson, 1894; Day, 10, sol; d uel,
5.3l6; Douglas, 4,75S; Edmun' =,
3,IOl; Fall River 4,l6S; Faux. 3,3G5,
Grant, 1852; Hamlin, F,225; Hand,
4,GoI; Hanson, 4.6l6: Hughes, $3.50;
hutchinson, 1l,543; Hyde, 1888; Jer'
aud, 2,179; Kingsbury, 1874; Lake,
ESQ; Lawrence, 14.345; Lincoln,
lO,8S4: Lyman, S04; Marshall, 4,5O3:
McCook, 7,20G; Mcpherson, G.23S:
Meade, 1858; Min err, 5,Ol5: Mime
haha. 20, 46S; Moody, GAS; Penn
ington 5,lG3; Potter, 2,464; Roberts,
1903; Sarborn. 1926; Sphinx, S, 1904:
StahIty, 5ll; Sul!y, 1,o4l; Turner, H.
S34; Union. SOS; Walworth, 2.4S4:
~Iankton, 1905; Choteau, II; Della.
no, so; Gregory, l,O42, Harding. 465:
Jackson, 100; Now in, Il; Pratt, 1855:
Presho, 02S; Pyatt, 1911; Rinehart,
III; scoby, 122; Sterling, lac; Wap.
ner, So: Ziebach, 1871
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21

Under a law passed by the last
Rhode Island legislature the state is
compelled to construct a sample half
mile of good road in any town that pc
titions for it, and to pay one-quarter of
the cost. Thus far fifteen towns have
petitioned for such roads.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21

The life Tree" of jamaica is hard
err to Kill than any other species of
woody growth known to a"rborcultur-
lists. 1t continues to grow and thrive
for months after being uprootcd and
exposed to the sun.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21

nasteneu 70 a neiehbors fcr ham
MS return the robber, hap On
The McCurdys own some gone
LAGER grou & that they hav a'uaols
working lately and the rohhe been
doubtelly expected to male IN
haul. ""Ae q rich.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21

The many friends OF the University
Of Virginia are taking active steps to
,aise money TO make good the damage
caused by the recent fire.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21

Thanksgiving Proclamation. 1870
State of South Dakot4, Executl1
Chamber:
That the procl OF thePn1
dent may be properly observed
our people, ], Charles h. onsIdoJ
Governor OF South Dakota, do mercy
appoint Thursday, the 2oth a@
November, A. d. 1895. q Gay
thanksgiving and prayer throusDO
the state. On that day let all
people, with reverent and thSla
hearts, reg air to their seNeral Pa"
OF worship end properly eSpres
the Great Giver OF all that y,
their thankfulness Tor the nL
blessings that have come itom
boautifui hand during the pass
1t is true We have regretted Ina
our people could not have oeel ~ !,
ed with the same more than ovo.
flu harvest, which has been TAM
over much OF the agricultural pOn%
OF the state. We have WS%-
anxiously for the early ana Is
rain and have, in some sections
disappointed. ThoughtluI Ineh,
ever, now question whether "
appointment is not a blessing
guise. Our people are aWaSepau M
the need that they should nv
of the IN ans at their coIlm al
promote their own prospefNM
with this awakening comes n
belief that uniavorab'e con
may in the future be conqueleu
usual h alth for which as q ga
are Justly celebrated still re.Ia
us. The courage and hGpe'TW..t 4
the people is no abated'. W.
not been the victims OF rlotIns
~lawlesness. For all these in
let us be truly thankful, anu |
expression bring renewed cVnb
the future. Let those who nuSs sir \
especially blessed not foree' tta;iu1
fortunate neiphbors, never sssi,t1
remember that loving ana sIprd
their fellow men is the nobies.ru
sion Will can be given to G 1on.
In-as.much as We have uos I
un O one OF the least OF ' mo nd
brethren, We have dcne 1t UNI u. sraI
Given under my hand ana sntst II
seal OF the state o. South ",sa5.
9th day of November, a, pSarlpoS|
CHArrEs H. SHELF
By the Governo' If stsI
THOMAS ' oS
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21

Organic to Hang
ing Proclam ation.
The state reform press association
will hold n meeting in Aberdeen Nov.
q and %.
The G. A.. r. and w. r. c. of Fps
wich will no d = big campfire and re-
union on the Goth inst.
A Mr.. Oliver, OF Joliet, ILL.,, has
leased the big ont menl mill at Sioux
Fails, and will start 1t up a once.
Elitor Frank Cory, OF the Water
town Public Opinion, and Miss lnez
Uietz were married a .cW days ago.
Pro-. f. C. Rice has resigned the
principalship OF the Mellette public
schools, giving as a reason that he
was unable to control the scholars.
A recent Sioux Falls telegram says
there is a prospect that another at.
tempt to close the numerC us saloons
OF that city will he made in the near
future.
The Clark postofice was burglariz-
ed a few nj hts ago, the light fingered
rH.ry securing about 1910 in stamps.
S . in cash and between $4,000 and
= 900 worth OF notes.
The first horse Shipment OF the
season was made from Pierre a few
days Q when twenty f'e head
$500, 500 e. nam IoaS for tIoo, NO
Iiverfd at Pierre,
The canVasslng board OF Brown
county threw out al votes cast at
the recent election il the first com
missioner district on the ground that
the nominations were o filed with
the county auditor in accordance
with law.
In u case OF A. ~. Meier vs.
- fororof Eorr,. T, Torrorv ,bo
board OF conntv commiss oTcrs re-.
duced KeIler's salary as sta"e's at.
torney from $50 a year 70 $500 q
year, hence the suit.
kew. W. II. Jordan, special delegate
to the general missionary committee
MEETING Cf Fl q NetboIist church savs
the churches OF that q nomination n
this state are in n pr7sne Gus cOndi.
lion y Il hat tbev viii NOT reeI q,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21

\ lady engaged a boarding place in
Portland a few days ago, but the first
day she forgot the street and number,
and was obliged to advertise for il.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21

nephew. Homer Dukes, at ColfaX,
while climbing IN a fence to shoot Il
chicken hawk. had his gun discharged
and was killed.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21
PITH OF THE NEWS
EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEK 1N
4 Condensed FORM.

The Lntcst and Most important VIEWS
of the World, CuIicd From the
telegraph Reports of tn" Press
Associations.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-21
SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS.
GATHERED FROM LATEST
TED PRESS DISPATCHES.

Dsrtnc Attempt at Robbery-An Elevator
war-Populatlon OF the State by Counties
Organize to Hang Observation-Disclosures
Ing Proclamation.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-04-27
Set Grca. Store on Apples.

An American recently returned from
England calls attention anew to the high
appreciation in which choice apples are
held abroad
Il had OCCASION" said he. Ito repay a
few courtesies received at the hands OF
somo English business acquaintances and
did so by giving IA dinner. In the course
of conversation the subject of American
fruit, and apples in particular, was men
toned.
AT once my guests became most en-
thusiastic, and that led Inc TO send over
here for some They rrived-choice Sc
leoted Northern Spys-befOre l left for
home i don't think in all my experience
l have ever received more hearty and sin
cere thanks for any present L have ever
made.
OF course our apples arc exceedingly
toothso,ne, bus it was almost impossible
for me TO comprehend the delight they af-
fort'ed my English friends and their nc
quaintGnces In two cases special dinner
parties were given, just exactly as one
might he given here ii you We're presented
with Il fine saddle OF venison, a wild tur-
key Or some other rare game.
From my experience you can state pos
itiyely that il you want 20 InaSs an Eng
iishman your friend fo- lie ssRd at a com
paratively light ouUlay just send him a
barrel Of choice American apples, and
might add Just one line to Jhat-be sure
that they arc well packed for export. -
New Nork Herald
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-04-27

When the storm broke a number Of
canoes sought safety under the lee of
a vessel. The vessel dragged anchor
and the canoes were cut loose. 1t was
the occupants of these boats that were
drowned.
St Louis, April ga special to the
Republican from Houston, Tex, says:
A hail storm in southwest Texas yes
terday utterly demolished crops, killed
chickens, turkeys and cattle. and
nearly ruined many farm houses.
Taken in connection with the recent
drouth. this storm will completed the
financial ruin of many farmers and
seriously affect many stockmen.
Anderson, Ind, April "a mob of
200 farmers and citizens OF ingalls, with
bioodhouns and guns are in pursuit of
two trampS who fatally injured Mrs
William Humes. While she was gath
ering flowers in grove they attacked
and stabbed her twice. She was
thrown into a cellar half filed with
water, which so revived her that she
was able to crawl up the steps.
Montreal, April 26.-None of the vic
tins of last nights fire are dead The
total loss is now estimated at $500, 000
The inquest on the body of Alphonso
Thibau commenced at the general hos
pital where he died a $50 this after
noon. A large crowd of people had to
be kept from the doors of the institu-
ton. The chief building inspector in
an interview showed that the arrange
ments of the building were i'm direct
violation of the law. The work of
clearing up the ruins has been re-
sumed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-04-27

John Seindecker and Susie Lees and
Ben Steffens and Annie Strunk, all of
st. Marks, were granted a license 10
wed yesterday.
It was reported last night that Well
ington was on fire, but inquiry there
by the Eagle proved that the report
was without foundation.
Jacob d. Horton, a colored man.
accused of stealing meat, was fined 81
in Judge Hatton's court yesterday, in
default Of which he was sent to Jail.
J. f. Morris. trustee of Park town
ship. was in the city yesterday. He re-
ports an increase of population in his
town ship and a mighty good showing
generally.
Yesterday was the anniversary of Fa-
Their Tihen's ordination and the chill
dren Of the parochial school presented
him with flowers and otherwise honor
ed the event.
Mrs. Fred d. Hull nee Ella Copeland
arrived this morning from Marshall
town, Ia. She is visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. ". +. Copeland, OF $50
South Lawrence avenue.
Mr.. a. +. Baldwin. the efficient fire.
man and Miss Maud a. Jansen We're
united in marriage yesterday by Father
Then. Mr.. Baldwin has many friends
who are congratulating him.
William 5. Lyons and wife Of Pleas
ant Hill, H.. are visiting in the city.
Win is Sedgwick county boy, son of
George y. Lyon and is the railroad
agent at the above named place for
the Chicago and Alton.
The fire companies were called TO 731
North Topeka avenue last night. The
residence of @. D i3ertram was set on
fire by a telephone wire crossed with
the trolley wire Of the street railway
but ii was extinguished without much
damage.
c. E. Sawyer received a telegram last
night bearing the sad intelligence that
his mother had died IT jacksonville
III. He just returned from her bedside
about ten days ago, leaving her mus
improved and good prospects that she
would soon regain her health
George y. Lyon. one OF the prominent
farmers Of Sedcwick county. has NOV
cd into the city TO make his permanent
home and has purchased 2 fine home on
Hewitt avenue which he Is adding 10
and otherwise fixing - live com
Portable life. Mr. Lyon has many
friends IN Wichita who are GLAD hs -
coming u live among then.
Prof. =. l.. Butchers school uea-
Garden Plain. this county. completed
its spring term Wednesday The pupils
and their parents manifested their sp-
probation OF the good work done by
the professor during the session BY
making the closing day a gala occa-
sion. 4 bountifui dinrer was prepared
and served on the school campus and
everybody had q royal good time
Major u. X Ewing lsft last night for
Excelsior Springs. Mo, 20 spend fez-
weeks ~ that curative resort Major
Ewing has been painfully afflicted dur
ing the past week with xhat seems -