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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02
\ Child Shot

The 1O-yoar-Oll daughter of ,
TODD farmer named John PischLo wv
ing seven miles southeast of NO. Nv
was shot in the face with n sho,
recently. Her face presents q 10y. sga
appearance, and the doctor in a,,,,
ance fears at least the loss of ono
and perhaps her life. 1t apnears N
parents had gone to Webster TO cbrs1
leaving the little girl with two a"sY
young children at home, and on ,sa.
return found the child lying on NJ
floor where she had been placed bv M
other children. The shooting INV.
have taken place about 0 a. m ss.
shot was heard about that time \.
some neighbors on the road to cbprSS
The child explained that five bows n ,
rig asked her the road to Webs,s,
which she was unable to ansvs,
They passed on a little way, when as
turned and shot her. The other rN
dren corroborate the story, but !, i
thought as there was a gun n Il,
house the children may have plsvs
with il and the damage resulted.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

There is to be an attempt to exclude
ladies from the houses Of parliament,
or at least TO limit the number of fem
mime visitors allowed each member.
They say the bills for tea are simply
ruinous.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Here is a French prophet declaring
that the world will come to an end in
September. 1t is astonishing, after so
many failures on the part of the world
to take this hint, that any self-respect-
ing prophet will risk his reputation
with that particular prediction.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Premier Victor Napoleon says that
"the Napoleons have no rights except
those they hold from the people, and
the people alone can invalidate those
rights" There is a strong opinion pre-
yailing that the people gave due atten-
ton to the invalidating business some
twenty-five years ago.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Dom Paul is the greatest thing that
ever happened in the line OF states
manship. He values prisoners at S125,-
COO a piece and makes the Jameson
conspiracy net the government $500
coo. With a few more such affairs
the Boer republic will be paying a reg
ular quarterly dividend.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02
ENGLAND NIL Protest.

London. June 27.-The lales. a are
from Georgetown. British "u.,tbough
Of n more reassuring nature "a II is
no serious trouble is anticipa'' ,overn.
safe to say that the British If Mr..
ment will not allow the arres and
Harrison To pass without nou of q
is is possible that a ons made TO
most emphatic nature will De in"'
the government of Venezuela.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Gentleman Jim" Corbett was almost
whipped recently by Sharkey, the
pugilistic sailor. Corbett evidently
thought he had n snap and made
scarcely any preparation for the event
The interference Of the police saved
the gentleman" and the contest was
declared q draw.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

The sultan has issued an trade. sug-
costing that in order 10 end the
trouble in Crete the Christians on that
island should lay down their arms.
This would certainly make ii easier for
the Turks to end the revolution.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

A Hartford man has been fined 500
and sent TO Jail for thirty days for at
tempting TO kiss a woman. Great care
should be exercised in matters OF this
kind. Many such failures would re-
suit in serious consequences.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Albert Edward has no reputation for
brilliancy, but a prince who never
made a foolish speech and who won
the Derby will compare very well with
the average royalty of Europe.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

The thirty-siX prisoners at Sing-SinS,
who. under the influence of Mrs. Bal
lington Booths illustrations declared
their intention OF leading a better life,
may have been sincere, but with some
Of them it was probably a case Of
when the devil was sick" etc.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

"Marchin. Through Georgia was
one of the musical selections heard at
n recent court drawing Don in Lon
don. 1t would hardly have answered
to play America" in the royal pres
ence and claim it as n of our repre-
sentative national airs.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

A VermOnter who had a large area
of what was called waste land planted
it with 10000 trees, and finds himself
the owner of some very promising for
ests. Americans are slow TO learn that
there is money in growing trees as
well as in cutting them down.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02
EInnded the Streets.

Winona. Mimi. June ia ION.
storm was experienced here ias, r,ps.
ing. It was much worse at st. ChaTsst
where the rainfall was the s,reqt
In ten years. flooding the man - ,No
to a depth of from six nches ez.
feet. Crops were laid low 10 sun ~, an
tent. but il is believed Will come ="
right.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Bill HOhenzollern, otherwise En-
peror William, is learning TO ride a
bike. The grand army of wheelmen is
anxiously waiting TO learn the kind OF
wheel he uses.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

delphia. The injured: Joseph sam os
Galloway. a member OF the poafn oi'
freeholders. Their wagon was s'lu'N
10y the Camden Il Atlantic express.
The court house at HoXie, Ran WIS
burned. All the records were ae'
Stroyad,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

The recent election in Canada re-
suited in n victory for the Liberal
party. This is the first time in eighteen
years that that party has had a ma
jority in the house Of commons.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

England is not receiving the share Of
trade from China that she expected
when the recent agreement with hat
country was reached.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

AS Weyler dare N ply his trade as
expert butcher in Cuba with the whole
world looking, perhaps Spain will send
over a soldier to replace him.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02
THE NEWS RESUME.
DIGEST OF THE NEWS FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE WORLD.

Comprehensive Review OF the
Important Happenings OF the
Past Week CuIIed From the Tel
graph RepOrts-The NotabIe
Events mt Home and Abroad Thnf
dave Attracted Attention.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Eetty Green's son is ambitious to be
governor Of Texas, and il is said that
the old lady is backing him up.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-19
CAROLINA
RALEIGH NOTES.
Tho Crop Report VIII Not lie Made
Public Until Next Saturday.

Raleigh. n. c.. May tlS.-(SpeciaD-
June l work is to be- resumed. the con
tractors say, on the Baptist Female
University here
interest in the commandments exer-
c!ses at the State Normal and Industrial
school for Girls. at Greensboro, which
begins tomorrow is unusually great.
mere are 400 students at this institution
nive-s ths of the counties in tn. Stntr
p-lnE represented.
me May report on condition of crops
III the state was Prepared to-day. but
ior som1 reason will not be made public
until next Saturday. 1t is intinatcd
that II VIII make Il good showing and /,
is based on returns from some 500 cor
respondents. The Indications now are
that this is 10 be Il notable crop wear.
crops are extremely forward
I'D. Chambers Smith. the head of the
free silver" movement in North Calo-
INA, was asked to-day whac were his
impressions" of the work of the Kepubl!-
can State Convention and the nonina-
Ton Of ID. l.. Russell. He replied: 1T
is the weakest; nonsination they could
have made. 1t is the hes, for the Demo.
Gratis Their silver plank will fool no.
body. Not "A particle or attention will
be paid To it,
Oscar J. Spears. the man who placed
Oliver IL. Dockely IN nonjnut!Un for
Governor. was asked to-day what he
Thoughts of RusseAs nomination. He 4e-
Piled: we are getting in line as fast
as We can. Russell had elements OF
strength possessed by no othei candi-
date | have recognized these elements
al! the while. by July the opposition to
him IN the party viii no; be n corporals
guard |; is impossible To make "a com
bination which will be formidable to
him
DR.. j. Hu:rel May, OF Maycsv!llc, Is
appointed grand secretary OF the Royal
Arcanum in North Carolina.
\ month ago or less James IL. Hoi..
Il weil-known cotton mill owner. joined
the Republican pa.ty, as u conVert TO
Mckinley and protection and was last
week made Il delegate to the National
Convention. He now abjurcs Republ!-
canism, and says he is. above all things
FOR Il white mans government in North
Carolina. This is one of the effects of
the nomination OF Russell for Governor
1t is soaring off the lily white" cle-
ment. from which the Republicans
counted on a; least 10000 votes.
1t is asserted by some Republicans
that Russoll's name will In sixty days
be taken down from the ticket, and that
1t is practically sure TO be done II the
Populists at their State Convention de-
cline To cooperate with the Republicans.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-19
POF2TSMOUTHNEWS
A Wholesale Cnn.,,r..
<WNNN

Saturday night or early Sunday morn
ing Deputy Sherif S.verson and Con-
stable Dennis, of West Norfolk. went
out IN search Of n gang of negroes that
nave been making night hideous by
their uneartAly noises, besides stealing
al The chickens, &c. they could get.
Ihey went TO MIR. II. Kirn's farm, where
they have been holding 'iigh carnival
put the gang had gone to Trotman's
farm. They then proceeded their. and
round nineteen men and. women dancing
ana drinking whiskey, and were having
nigh old time. Mr.. Dennis took one
door' and pulled out his gun. while MIR.
SlNerson guarded the other. The people
tried to make their escape, but wren
the guns were levelled on them they con-
GUIDED to surrender There were eleven
women in the crowd. who were carried
before Justice Owens. who imposed q
me Tor violating the Sabbath. They
paid 1t. The men. eight in number. were
brought TO the county Jail. where several
charges We're made against them-one
LOT stealing chickens, another for selling
iiquor to farm hands. the third for dniu,
BUSINESS without Il license one ,nanber
vi the gang would require the balance to
steai chickens, and he furnished whskey
when they bought, and they had a
goou time at night. Some of the gam,
II Is thought. are the parties who hays
oeen holding people up on the rond
ana they Will be ield for awhile To 90;
more evidence against them.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-19
WILSON.

wilson, n. C.. May 1S.-(Sps ciaD-Dr.
Moye returned home on last Saturday.
MI Howard Jones left Saturday for
ms home in Edegecombe county.
MI Ned. Ratings returned home Sat
uiuay from a short tip North.
Mr.. NJ. c. Bradley returned from n
snort trip to Norfolk, Va. Saturday
evening.
MI Geoige Wooten returned home
saturday from Baltimore. Md. where he
has been taking q course in pharmacy.
We are glad to see him home again.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Simpson left for
Enfield on Saturday evening.
Mr.. Bob Wyatt left Saturday for Oar
lington, s. G.
Mr. Charley Parker returned from
Rocky Mount on Saturday evening.
Mr.. Moye Sanders lef; Saturday for
GoiSboro. N. c.. on n short visit
Mr. George Stallings left for Smith
neld on las; Saturday.
The Indiana Light Art Company pass
ed through our city on Saturday going
North.
Miss Pauline Woodland passed through
our city on Saturday en- route for Spring
Hope.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-19
a, tho Carnival Last Night

On. isn't that beautiful?
Ihis was the remark OF n lady yvho
entered the Pythian carnival with n
group last night from the Middle street
door Directly in front of this door is
= fancy stand in charge Of Mrs. w.
u Coroitt. and the least that could Inc
SAID or II is that il is certainly nrettv
Hoaued down with all sorts OF fancy ar
ticies. Turning first to the left as Won
',iit' d. me Middle street door you
IN charge of Misses Lizzie Mlargarr,
Gaskins. We hardly know how to de-
scribe It, but ii is enclosed with spider
wens, artisEcaly arranged. To thor
oughly appreciate our readers must go
ana see it. large crowd was present
last night. and the entertainment was
al that could be desired. Miss Minnie
Ba1iey entertained those present with
seVeiai guitar selections, after which
some nice music was rendered in MIR,
w. carney's booth. Tonight the
render some choice selections
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-19
Closing Union Revival Services.

Tho evangelstic meetings conducted
between Central and Owens Memorial
churches for the past two weeks by
Evangelist Weston X. Gales came to a
close sunday at Central NJ. T.. Church
Quite good audience was present. not
withstanding the weather. and Mr.. Gales
preached very forcible sermon.
Mr.. Gales by his earnest and forcible
preaching has left an impress for
good upon our community which will
doubtless lie a lasting one.
As result OF the services conducted
IN Central and Owens Memorial churches
IN the last two weeks about fifty people
have protested conversion and several
nave been received into the church.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-19
Crane and wo,r.onn Close Tneir work

The evangel!s;ic services that have
been held in the Court Street Baptist
Church Tor the last three weeks by the
evangsliSts, Rev. Arthur Crane and Mr.
II. y. Wolfs0hn. came to close last
Sunday night There have been more
thar one hundred public professions of
faith. On Sunday there We're three ser
vices conducted by the evangelists. Many
persons were present. and tle Christian
people We're greatly edited. a large
number came out on the Lords side
Fourteen persons were received for Bap-
tism making thirty-four in all. and five
were baptized in the afternoon AT the
close of the services in the evening Il
great number OF people went TO the
platform and gave L parting handshake
10 the evanSeliSts. Many kind things
were said to them. These gentlemen
have made deep impression for good
on this community. and whenever they
visit us again they will receive u hearty
greeting.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-19
I'M BERKLEY.

ne tenth annual meeting of the Bc,k-
ity permanent building and I.oun Asso-
riatloh was held In Washington Street
nan last night. The following gentle
men We're elected directors for the en-
SUING year; j. Nj. Berkeley. G. $. Russell.
H., ". Dlggs. .. l.. Morisett George n
riley }. j. Ottley. w. NJ. Tilley S.
ihahd H. T. Truitt, w. Nj. Robertson
ana w. l.. Rcrklcy. Auditing Commit
lei. II. Jacoclts. l.. Berkeley and T.. l..
mayer They declared an annual divi-
dehd OF IA per cent. The board will
mer' on an carly date and elect officers.
About nifty young men of the town
met at Vests Hall last night and or
Eahized junior Neimeyer-S Shaw Camp,
I; '. The following officers were elect
20 lot the ensuing year: w. l.. Moore
commander; w. w. Harris. first lieuten-
amt: II. NJ. Mclion, second lieutenant:
w q. Prichnrd. third lieutenant: James
KIRBY, first sergeant: N Il. Tatem, sec
ohh sergeant; Cleveland Manning third
sergeant; t. J.. Cox. ,Jr, fourth ser
Seant; George ID. Parker, Jr., color bear
ct j. +. Graves. quartermas:cr; +. M
l,fichard. commsary sergeant; A. b.
Morgan. first corporal: George Sykes
second corporal: G. h. Gibbs. third cor
poral: i. y. Smith, fourth corporal: DR..
J. A. Norfieet surgeon; e. l.. Cunning
ham. secretary. The boys expect to turn
out on Memorial Day. which is June I'd
Ihe new dynamo for the electric light
plant has arrived and has been placed
in position by the company. They tried
Tor the first time last night to light the
lamps. but didn't meet with very good
success. But they expect to have every
thing in working order in a very few
days. Then our citizens can enjoy the
rays.
The funeral of Miss Mary E,helidge
took place yesterday afternoon at 3
O'Clock from ST. Pauls l.. l.. Church and
was largely attended by relative and
friends. The services were conducted by
the rector Rev. Robert 9atewood
Asleep in Jesus" was sung by the con-
gresation, after which Miss Mary Thurs
ton sang sleep on Beloved" which
Brought the whole audience to tears.
At the conclusion OF the services the
remains were borne to the healse and
conveyed 10 their last resting place in
Magnolia Cemetery. The following
young men acted as pall-bearers: Roa-
land DENLY. j. G. Morgan, Eppa Roane.
John Colonna, Edward Dashell. r. l..
Cox. Arthur and Henry Mccoy.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-19
a Narrow f:srnn.

iesterday morning some colored men
VINO are employed by j. S Crawford
were olnglng some chairs down on the
Si., Nauor, from the NTH to the first floor.
When the elevator reached ~. ,Li,.i
moor some of the chairs fell off mari
oil them going inside the store and mari
against the front windows. smashinc
II. MT. Barclay, one of the clarks
heard the noise, and thinking the ele-
Nator mad broken loose rushed on, in
.,me TO receive shower OF glass from
me broken window a quantity of the
sinss iyii on ms mead. but it did no dam.
age. His escape from injury was re-.
marka bic.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-19
Resolutions on sLe Death OF mr. l..
I1RrmuusOu.

TIE May term of the County Court
convened at IL o'clock this morning. but
no business was transacted. the court
adJourning out of respect to the late
Lafayette Harmanson, of the firm of
Harmanson & Heath. OF Norfolk whose
death Judge Portlock announced from
the bench.
Immediately after adjournment meet
ing of the bar of Portsmouth and Nor
folk county was held for the purpose of
taking suitable action on the death Of
Mr. Harmanson. Judge Portlock was
called to the chair and Captain ]. w.
Happier was chosen secretary. Mr. /. w.
Iason. Captain II. c. Marshall, Major j.
f. Crocker and Colonel William Stewart
were appo!ted committee on resolutions
and reported the following:
Whereas, we have learned with sincere
sorrow of the death OF our esteemed
brother, Lafayette Harmanson. Esq.
who left us this morning, after long
and useful life. and desiring to express
grief for his death and sympathy for
those ne leaves behind. now. therefore,
Resolved, That the members of this
bar express hereby their deepest feeling
of sadness over the loss of one of its most
capable and honored members.
That i'll him we have an eXemplar of
true dignity and professional courtesy
one in whom was recognized the purest
principles OF Christian manhood, and
who was beloved by all whose pleasure
1t was 10 be associated with him.
That the court be requested to spread
the proceedings of ths meeting upon the
records OF the court, and a copy thereof
be forN arded 10 the family of the deceas-
ed.
The resolutions were spoken to by
Major Croker, Colonel Stewart, and
Clerk Aivah II. Martin. each of whom
paid warm tI!bute 10 the worth and
character Of the deceased
The resolutions were adopted
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-19
'neir loss. Rev. Josiah Elliott conduct
20 me services. The remains will be
inferred near Centre Hill.
SPRINGFIELD.

Springfield. n. c., May is (SpeciaD.-
VIZ ;: ). Earl. who has just returned
.rolf, 7al timore. where he has been for
treatment. Is much improved We also
welcome the return of our very clever
ana polite young townsman. Mr. Alfred
needless. and trust that he Will soon
De restored TO perfect health
KEY. j. Il. Hocutt. of Nashville, n. c.,
favored us with two splendid sermons
yesterday at the Baptist Church lie
VIII preach for us at the same church
me balance of the year. The members
should feel proud of securing his SER
wees, ana 1t is Ia be hoped that he will
nr INSTRUMENTAL In much good work be-
ing done.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-19
HEREFORD.

Heftford. N. c., May 1S.-(speoiaD-
Mrs Judson Strong. recently of this
town, but now of Chowan county. died
Iast saturday afternoon of heart dis
eass. Her husband had lief, IN boms.
shortly after dinner and had not gone far
when his attention was attracted by
the cries of his infant, and on approach
ing the mouse was greatly shocked on
nhdins her dead in her chair, where he
had left her sitting with the babe In
her lap The services were conducted by
KEY "A. w. Hu:foou at the Baptist
Church yesterday afternoon.
Mr.; II. 5. Eley was in town Saturday
and Sunday. He left this morning for
Norfolk, accompanied by his wife.
Yesterday afternoon as the remains
of Mrs. j. Strong were being entered in
the cemetery at this place Mrs. ]. A.
Brinn, aged 81 years. departed this life
to rest in brighter and happier home
which knows no sorrow. She leaves
many children and friends to mourn
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-19
I.YMOUFff.

Plymouth, y. c.. May Is (SpeciaD.-
We regret 10 note the continued i'll
ness of Mr.. Thomas Armistcad. and
join with his many friends in wishing
for him speedy recovery.
The funeral Of the late Mr.. James +.
Norman was held on Saturday evening
ae o'clock ae the M. r.. Church. Quite
a, number atbeHded. Mr. Hunter Of
Endiicld. who was here attending the
funeral of Mr.. Norman. returned home
this morning.
Rev. +. p. Wooten left this morning
for Scotland Neck. where he will assist
in series OF meetings to be held at
that place.
Mr.. +. T. Pagan left this morning for
business trip to Washington and
GreenVille.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-19
LAWRENCE q wELToN.
Grand Special Sale of Dress Goods.
SILK for Monday ana
Tuesday. May 18th ana 10Th.

BLACK GOODS.
25c. Mohairs, 19c.
25c. all wool serge. 19c
soc. ali wool serge. ~ inches wide
black and navy, 37lac. per yard.
Zoe. storm serge. so inches wide. black
and navy, SOC
Sl.25 silk warp Henrietta, csc. per yard
sl.15 silk warp Henrietta, sl.37lk per
yard.
81 silk warp Henrietta, S1.G2 per yard.
Entire line Of soc. spring dress goods
at 25c. per yard.
loo. ginghams. &c. per yard.
Best light calico. &c. per yard.
Sc. percales 64c.
New styles in wash goods and dress
linens just opened.
Mems balbrggan shirts and drawers.
Csc
Ladies Gauze shirts at &C., 1Oc, 12c..
25c., and soc. each.
Ladies drop stitch hose, Hermsdorf
dye. the Csc. kind for lie, or three pair
for soc.
One price and cash to all.
LWRENCB IL WELTON.