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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25
CLEVELAND AS A PROPHET
senator Jones Thinks a..
Will Prove n Pc ,residen

washington, June l7-pro.,
iahds public statement as 70 81. oleye.
punk OF the democratic Lationoie money
non mas caused wide,snreaa eohgea.
mere to-day, although few prom,r .ouiinent
TIC men outside OF cabinet Office pub.
partment officials remain IN and de.
these will not be quoted. Sc, owh and
ris, vest ana Waltball. OF the hnn, har.
tigation committee, left for Sau inves-
early last night. Senator Jones p". iors
aho'ner member or the committee neyl
prominent SILVER leader. thought ~ a
lands statement was not omen - t'ere.
as there was nothing in 1t beyond ,h"ssls'
preston OF his personal BELIEF ,h NV e.
convention would not do what .nat the
knew it was going 20 do and wha, th,sone
elected TO DO. was
There Is a lurking Conceit ahor,
an expression of opinion" said to such
ator, indicating "a belief that vho. WI
says II VIII not do what the people tn",, Te
Will do. the public will paus, and faT !"
line and recognize hin as a grco, No. u
But the convention will disclose nIIn pa
poor prophet he is, for after all tho a
tluen"e Of patronage and Office tho ~ m
vention viii be for silver. The preside,
merely gives II as his reason that tho .
v~ention VIII not be silver, passing owe,
the merits or the question. There il no
discussion OF the right or wrong 90 ,hio
great question. The statement that ~.
free silver proposition will not attrac, -
majority of the voters of the connt,.
sounds much like placing this large ones
tiol on the political plane Of shapjnp ,
platform 10 catch votes, rather r6an IA
set forth n principle Of right. No, there !,
nothing in the presidents statement tia,
can be seriously discussed"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25
Famine i'm China.

San Francisco. June IA terrible
famine. which threatens 10 plunge me
most prosperous portion Of Tonbin, 'h-
ma. into the dircst misery for maay
wears. Is dcsolating the country. The
harvest has been a failure and the naIVes
throughout the whole OF the country are IN
the most miserable condition. In Hanoi
the other day, a mother offered her thr.e
infants for eight cents, preferrinG 10
hand them over 10 a European rather
than see them perish from hunger In hct
arms. Inhabitants emigrate from inc
country on masse 20 the cities 10 beg Tor
about pillaginG and pcrpctrating acts o'
the groSSast violence.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25
GOLD IN VENEZUELA.
The constitutional Amendment Is
FINALLY Ratified.

Washington, June 2O-lIinister Andradc
OF Venezuela has received advices from
Caracas as 10 the final ratification Of the
constitutional amendment by which Ven
rzuela adopts the gold standard. President
CrespO advised congress some time ago
TO meet the prevailing agitation for a de.
preciatcd currency by Il constitutional
enactment. Congress passed the law and
II has been confirmed by all the states.
Ii Is as follows:
Neither the legislative nor the execu-
tive power, ror any other power In the
republic shall, III any case or for iny
motive, issue paper money, nor declare AS
legal tender any bank notes or any other
value represented In paper. nor shall the
coinirg of silver or nickel he ordered
without previous authorization OF con-
gross. Subject to the same procedure as
In the enactment OF other laws"
At present the Venezuelan circulation
consists of twenty million bolivars GO
eents). of which twelve millions Is In
gold aud eight millions In silver. This
silver already in circulation will not be
retired. The future coinage will be re-
stricted to gold and gold certificates, rep
resenting actual gold on hand.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25
three days. Charges Of perjury and
swindling are also made against him.
From Foreign shores.

@ siege at Puerto OrteZ,
incident TO the recent civil wal in Mica
rauSa has been raised.
Col. Francis w Rhodes, brother OF
tecii Rhodes, has been escorted to the
border Of the South African republic
by Beer officials.
Returns to the fisheries department
OF the spring catch OF seals by Cana
dian vessels taken off the British
Columbian and Washington coasts
show the decrease Of nearly a thous-
and skins.
Emperor William granted an impos-
ing audience at Berlin TO Ii Hung
Chang in the Knights hall Of the old
castle. Ii Hung Chang was conveyed
thither in the royal carriages escorted
hy Uhlans.
A dispatch received from Massowah
confirms the report of the acqulttal or
Gen. Baratieri by the court marhal
which heard charges against him con
nectcd with the defeat of the Italians
by the Abyssinians.
Fifty sailors from a Japanese war
ship al Antwerp mutined sunday G
ing. landed and attacked the police.
The mutineers were overcome ana the
ship placed under the guard OF a de
taChment Of police.
Emperor William is to visit Krupp,
the great gun manufacturer, in August,
and his majesty will probably accept
Emperor Francis Joseph's invitation to
witness the maneuverS in Galicia.
SenOr Ribeiro. eX-minlSter or the
Portuguese colonies, is dead.
The libel action brought in London
by ii. A. Roberts. master OF n
Path college. against Countess Russell,
$4,000 damages being claimed, mas
been decided in favor Of the p%lainti1.
Countess Russell made a written with
drawal of the charges and rendered an
apology.
Practically all Of the South and Cen
trail American republics have notified
Ecuador of their acceptance OF the in
vitation sem out by that government
to he represented at an international
congress I be held on Aug. 10 next, to
promote international arbitration. The
United States has not yet accepted the
invitation.
Deputations with the mayors of all
the towns OF South Africa waited upon
j ltSittlit uSSi a
him for his clemency TO the convicted
reformers. President Kruger pointed
to the Bible with the remark hat
there was his guide. He then referred
to Cecil Rhodes. who. he said, was
acting as If he were egging on a dog
fight. He. who had caused the trouble,
was still unpublished.
The American f-emen who are said
TO he about to visit London 10 take part
in the tremen's tournament are likely
TO find an unpleasant state of AFFAIRS
on their arrival. Symonds, the mel
OF the London fire brigade and presl-
of the tournament association,
will be asked TO resign the chieftain-
ship at the meeting Of the county coun-
ell Tuesday for alleged boOdling In con
with the sale of fire apparatus.
Three hundred and fifty Roman
Catholics. sailors of the British Medit-
erranean squadron, made a speciat
visit to the Vatican at Rome. They at
tended mass in the Sistine chapel in
the presence OF the pope, who blessed
them as he was carried out on the
media cestoria. The scene was a very
striking one, the sailors giving a pro-
Ionced cheer and waving their hats.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25
CCngregutiOual Conference.

New Payncsville, Mimi. Special,
June 1.-THE Central Conference Of Con-
gregational churches Is In session here.
There is a large attendance Of ministerial
and lay delegates. Rev. William Moore, Of
Little Falls, was elected moderator and
Rev. c. J. Swain Of Sank Rapids, scribe.
The conference sermon was preached ny
Rev. Or. Locke last evening, after which
Rev. DIR. Merrill, Of Minneapolis, admin
istered the sacrament. Among the ad-
dresses on the program are those OF
Prof. Pearson, Of Carleton College, Norm
field. Rev. J. II. Morley, Of Minneapolis
Jesse +. Chase, of ST. Cloud and Rev. Geo,
T.. SOper, Of Alexandria.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25
Berries and Shot Guns

winnebago City. Mimi, Special, June IL
Three young men who were assisting III
picking Strawberries on the Hazel Den
fruit farm by the pale light Of the moon
last night were surprised to find themselves
looking into the muzzle Of IA dOublc-barr'l
shot gun in the hands OF the proprietor.
Today two Of them paid their fines of SOD
each. while the third party decided 10
stand trial
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25

SPANS borrowing capacity has been
nearly exhausted, and her soldiers in
Cuba are dying from yellow fever
faster than their places can be lie
1t is a pity Spain has no statesman
who can sec the inevitable ahead and
to make the pest of ii.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25

Japan has on deposit S75.0O0,000 in
the Bank of England and S10,000,OO0
in Berlin. 1t will be noticed that Jap
IN keeps her accounts where they will
be likely to be most convenient in case
of trouble with Russia.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25
saved Hy a silver Dollar.

Park Rapids, MINI, Special, June IL
A silver dollar saved Ed Horizons life to-
day. A bullet from a rifle in the hands
OF som" careless practicerS struck him
near the nip, and but for a silver dollar
which he had in his pocket would perhaps
have produced a fatal wound. The dollar
was badly bent and the bullet passed
nearly thrnmgh II.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25

The first exports OF cotton from his
country was in 1856, in which year
one bag was sent from Charleston TO
Liverpool. while twelve were sent
from Philadelphia and one from New
York.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25

The leading operate managers in
this country have met the financial
fate Of all their predecessors. Paying
prima donnas and tenors $500 a night
each is fortune and glory for them and
certain bankruptcy for managers.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25

The emblems of royalty of the queen
of Madagascar consist of three scarlet
umbrellas, which are held over her
majesty when she sits in her palaquin
of %state-this latter is a present, oddly
enough. from the late Emperor Of the
French.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25

Every guest at a Norwegian we'd
ding brings the bride a present. In
many parts a keg of butter is the usual
gift, and. if the marriage takes place
in winter, sailed or frozen meat il
offered.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25

Dear, dear, the creditors of a Ger
a prince who married an American
girl have sued that scion of royalty for
their fee in arranging the match. How
unreasonable some people are. By
and-by they will b,en to insist hat
royalty shall also pay its other debts,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25
Three Men Killed Nv Robbers.

Denver. June l1-POstofice Inspector Nc
Mechen received a dispatch this afternoon
saying the postOtiCc at Liberty. y. Mex,
had been robbed and the deputy postmaster
and two other men killed when pursuing
the robbers. Liberty Is a star route Office
IL miles east Of Las Vegas, and II is be-
lieved the robbers fed to the Indian Terri
fnrp
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25

Along the shores OF Donegal is a re-
gion of vast cliff -ramparts and sea-
shouldering crags. From here the At
lantic foam seeths into innumerable
bays and creeks, less labarynthine,
perhaps, than those of CoDnemara, fur
Their south, but dominated by loftier
mountains.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25

BY the slaughter of elephants in At
RIGA an annual profit of some 5000
600 is realized. If the elephants, in
stead of being left a prey TO the hunt
er, were tanned, they would bring an
annual profit of some $675, 100000, &C.
cording to authorities.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25

The largest bell in France has been
hung in the belfry of the Church of
the Sacred Heart in Paris. 1t weighs
twenty-eight tons, can be heard at a
distance Of twenty-five miles, Inc its
vibration lasts six minutes.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25

Applications must be accompanied
by the oath Of the applicant that he
believes himself to be the original in
ventor Of the right, device, article or
method for which a patent is asked.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25

A foreign applicant for a patent in
he United states must make the nee
essary oaths and affidavits before a
minister, consul or commercial agent
of the United States.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25

1t is stated that the first cost of
building a feet Of Atlantic liners is n
triie compared to the cost of running
them. In less than three years it will
exceed the cost of construction, so
enormous is the constant expenditure
in wages, port dues and repairs.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25

The government Of South Australia
has contracted with the Orient and
the Peninsular and Oriental companies
for the carriage of butter for two years
ut three farthings a pound.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25
No Proposals Opened.

London, June 20. - The under secretary
foreign affairs answering a question In
he house of III to-day regarding the
TencZuclan question. said that the British
ambassador at Washington, Sir Julian
eauncefote. was authorized TO receive and
eport upon proposals made by tho Ven
zuelan representatives at Washington.
rhe latter, Mr.. Curzon continued, has been
Informed OF this, but up 10 the present had
not made any proposal and negotiations
were proceeding with the United States,
both In regard to a definite frontier. and
the arbitration Of the frontier question
with Venezuela, under proper conditions
of discussion. The latter question, Mr.
Curzon further stated, does not offer OBJ
stacles 20 the conclusion Of a general ar
rapgemeut with respect 10 arbitration,
which the government hoped to see cen
Guided.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25

The Japanese have captured booty to
the value of fl, 100000 from the Chi
nese, exclusive of the captures since
the fall Of Port Arthur and Wei-Hai'
Wei.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25

On the tower of the parish church of
Bicknoller, Somerset. is growing a yew
tree, now five feet high. Ii is supposed
that il owes it's origin TO a seed DROPPED
by a bird.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25

Rochester, Mimi, Special, June Ike
ports from the grain fields are not wholly
reassurihg Just now. The damp, hot days
OF the present week are inducing a TOO
vigorous growth Of straw for future needs.
are reported in unusual abund-
ahre everywhere, and n number Of corn,
helds had 10 be rcplanted on account OF
thcir raFagcs. Corn Is making Il hne
z growth aud clover OF all kinds is vigor-
Gus aud promises n fine yield. Clover Is
Is already being cut for seed.
Park Rapids, Mum, Special. June IL
'ut worms are very bad In this section
una nave nearly ruined many Of the CUR
deus this spring.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25
Fergus Falls Insane Hospital.

The state board OF trustees for the 10.
sane hospitals held a meeting yesterday
afternoon at the Ryan hotel and opened
bids for the completion OF the north wing
or the Fergus Falls insane hospital. Two
bids were received, that of John LOreZen
being tie lowest. He bid SIS, 499 ana
the ButierRyan company of st. Paul bid
SIS, 500.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25

Ladies' bicycles are now turned out
In England with charming bags, hold
ing many dainty articles, such as mir
ror, powder-puff and perfume bottle.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25
MILLER, SOUTH DAKOTA

A toboggan slide at st. MaritZ, Swift
zerland, is thrce-quartcrs of a mile
long, and those who use it shoot from
end TO end in seventy-one seconds.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-22
-Four Things Most ESsentioI.

The telling details of woman's toll
let. says Vogue. are her shoes, gloves,
corsets and skirts. The proper observ-
ance and following of the laws governing
them is an infallible indication OF
woman'S station in life. Her social
training and even certain qualities OF
character are thus laid bare both by their
commission and omission. american
women, collectively not individually, are
slow TO see that these so-called minor
points are in reality the major premi-
ses in the get-up of every woman who
IS native and to the manner born" An
American woman whose source Of supply
is limited, although her social demands
are not, invariably economies in these
essentials, and thus mistakenly and ig-
norantly advertiseS the minus signs Of
her treasury. This is not the case of her
French sisters. who first OF all provide
themselves with a good corset made to
order, which they so Well know how to
wear, and who always appear with fresh
gloves, well fitting shoes, and dainty.
fluffy underskirrs. What is left in the
treasury of a French woman after pro-
viding herself with the above fundamen-
tails goes for the remaining necessar ies
in her wardrobe, but she first OF all pro-
vides herself with these articles which,
10 her. are of incalculable Importance to
not only determine but to maintain her
DOSitiOQ.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-22
PARK CITY PICKINGS.

Kindergarten Matinee Special
Thanksgiving Services.
Park City, Nov 21.-The matinee of
the Park City kindergarten was rem
dered this afternoon before an appre-
ciative audience at Society hall. Miss
Loa Mcintyre, the principal, was as
sisted by Miss Emma Kewley and Mrs.
@. NJ. Gregor pianist The entertain
marches, dances, lullabys and recita-
tions by the kindergarten class of %
childre 1. Several solos and duets
We're rendered by some of Park City's
best musical talent. The matinee
closes the third month of the kinder
garten class, which has been very sue
cessful under Miss McIntyre's man
a~ement.
John Stevens died Thursday from
old age. The funeral was held this
morning from the residence.
Roy Rosenthal, 1O-year-old boy,
died very suddenly last night from
Inflammation of the bowels.
William Luke, the man who was ar
rested yesterday for begging, was
found TO possess a snug little sum OF
money upon being searched. He had
S446S of which $3.50 was in dimes and
1876 in nickels He lacks one hand,
which he said he lost in mining.
Special Thanksgiving exercises will
be held at the public schools of Park
City next Wednesday afternoon a
programme of songs, recitations and
quotations will be rendered.
The report for the second month OF
the fall term shows the following: At
tendance last report, 700; withdrawn
during month. .; attendance at date,
sos; average daily attendance to each
teacher, Sc; total enrolled this year,
1855: cases of corporal punishment, o.;
cases of hardness, 102. The beginners
grades are so crowded that it is nee
essary to hold halliday sessions in
those grades in both buildings. In
these TWO departments 1876 pupils are
enrolled.
Thomas Kearns and J. W. Whitaker
arrived from Salt Lake this morning.
Mr.. W. II. Goliath, foreman of the
Marsac mill, has moved his family
to Salt Lake
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-22
IRRIGATION CONGRESS.
DEAEG ATEs AT LARGE APPOINTED
BY GOVERNOR WELLS.
They Are Hon. George @. Cannon. C..
IL. WantIand. VIII S. Peyton, Wm
II. Rowe and Brigham YOung-To
Meet at Phoenix, Arizona.

Governor Wells yesterday appointed
the delegates at large to represent Utah
at the fifth National Irrigation con-
gress, which will be held this year at
Phoenix, Ariz.
The appointments will give general
satisfaction and the gentlemen selected
are especially qualified to discharge
ably the duties that will devolve upon
them.
They are Hon. George Q. Cannon. a
pioneer in irrigation matters and who
has presided over the congress; c. E.
Wantland, who has made the subject a
special study for some years. Gill S.
Peyton, d representative business man
and who is interested in irrigation
enterprises; William H. Rowe, now of
Ogden, who has charge of the big Or
chard company up north, and Brigham
Young, who is also thoroughly ia
miliar with all phases of the subject.
The congress will be held at Phoenix
on December Is. 16 and II.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-22
Local Briefs.

The Weber stake academy begins a
new tern, tomorrow.
Alabama" thoroughly American
play, will be at the Grand December
3rd
John Mccormick and Miss Edith
Shurtliff, both of Ogden, were yester-
day granted a marriage license.
The degree of honor, A. o. U. W.,
will give ball and card party with
New England refreshments on We'd
nesday of this week.
The Fifth ward committee have ar
ranged for d grand ball on Thanks
giving eve in the Institute, to which
all who have attended the former
dances are invited. Ford's music viii
be in attendance.
A petition is being circulated for
presentation 10 the county commission
erS on Monday next, asking that new
road be built up Ogden canyon from
Winslows to HuntersviFle. A new road
Will be necessary as the old road will
be under water by reason of work on
the power dam.
The directors of the Y. NJ. c. A. met
last evening and took steps to employ
a temporary secretary, whose duty for
the present will be the collection of all
moneys pledged. A committee was APP
pointed to confer with the architect
regarding pans for changes in the
quarters. The board meets again Mon
day evening.
Tonight in c. A. r. hail. Mrs Jane
w. Bruner will lecture on the subject,
why Roman Catholic Italy, Mexico
and Guatemala Have Abolished he
Nnuueries and Converts" On Tues
day the lady will speak at the same
place, answering the question, why
Priests Do Not Marry" An ex-nun is
said TO be travelling with Mrs. Bruner,
who was formerly member of the A.
p A.
The Press charges that Glasmann
tried to bully Commissioner Wade into
giving che tax lis. to tae Sl.andsrd ct
IS cents a description, and that Glas-
mann told Wade she DIST cOu4G not ae
printed for less. It Also charges that
TWO years ago Glasnann bid 614 cents
per description for the tax lis. and
reported to the public and the Stand
ard that he had received that amour
but that he actually received a sum in
excess Of what the Press offered to do
it for. In an editorial the Press quotes
the law and holds that it should have
the lis. at % cents a description. From
The Herald'S point of view, the work
should be given to the lowest bidder
The law quotes that the sum, % cents
per description, should go into the
treasury, and if the county can get it
done for 5 cents a description, II is
entitled to the sum of 20 cents.