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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
WORK OF THE HOUSE.
The New Free Library-The Metric
system Not 10 be Adopted.

Washington. April THE House spent
the day in discussing two measures that
had not been expected to engage its at
tention at this time. The first was the
bill providing for the establishment OF
free public library in Washington. There
was a difference OF opinion between the
House and Senate as 70 the fund against
which the expenses Of the Institution
should be charged, the Senate providing
that they should be divided between the
district and general government. and the
House that they should be paid entirely
by the district. The committee on affairs
OF the District of Columbia recOmme nd
ed that the House recede from its amend
ment 10 the bill, but after two hours dis
cussion the recOmme ndatiOn of the COM
mittee was disagreed TO by a vote Of
llS TO lN. The bill was sent then 10 con-
ference.
The other was the bill reported from
the committee on coinage, weights and
measures, to adopt the metric system in
government business Jan. !. 1898, and
make IL the legal standard of the country
Jan. l. 1891. 1t was supported by c.
w. Stone. rep, of Pennsylvania, and OPP
posed by Messrs. Bartlett, DEM, OF New
York, Otey, dem, of Virginia. and Park
er, rep. of New Jersey. The House re-
fused. by a vote of 50 to 50, 10 order
the bill to its engrOssment and third
reading; and pending a demand for the
yeas and nays, at $40 o'clock, on motion
of Mr.. Stone, it adjourned until to-mor-
m
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
PISTOLS A FAD IN POLITICS.
ALABAMA REPUBLICANS GIVE
THEIR USUAL WAR DANCE.


Three Conventions Held in the Sew
enth Congregational District and
Three Sets of Delegates Sent to ST.
LOuis-TwO Temporary Chnirmen
Chosen the Moment the Proceed
ings Were Opcned-A Monkey and
Parrot Time Ala the Way Through.
Montgomery. Ala, April THE republi-
cans Of the Seventh Alabama district held
three conventions at Gadsden to-day and
three sets Of delegates. We're elected TO St.
Louis. The principal fight was between
Moseley and Vaughan, representing Reed
and Mckinley, respectively. Police guard
ed the court house doors.
At the beginning two temporary chair
men were appointed and both read calls at
the same time. The Vaughan tcrowd Sc
lected w. F. Parker for chairman and the
Moseley side j. II. Holmes. The Moseley
crowd forced Parker from the stand at the
point of several pistols. This precipitated
a row which was quelled by the sheriff.
Frank MOrague, Moseley man. was
called on for a speech. At this point Par
ker called for the regular order of business
and Morague knocked him from his seat
and carried the chair out OF the room.
This wound up in a general row, in which
a number of pistols were drawn and again
the sheriff was called in.
The Vaughan men then walked out and
held a convention Of their own. They
elected c. d. Alexander and John S. Curtis
as delegates to st. Louis.
The Moseley crowd selected Frank Mo-
rague and John r.. Excel delegates
The negroes also held a convention and
elected delegates whose names are not Civ
en-. They endorsed Mckinley, as did the
Vaughan crowd. The other delegates are
uninstructed
1t was only by the interference by the
city and county authorities that bloodshed
was prevented.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
UTAH FOR ALLISON.
The Convention Declares for Free
Coinage and Reciprocity.

Salt Lake, Utah, April THE republi-
can state convention to elect delegates
to the national convention was held here
to-day. There were $40 delegates in at
tendance, and they disposed OF the pre-
liminary business with a rush.
The platform adopted declares for the
free coinage of silver at l6 to ], for pro-
lection and reciprocity, closing with this
clause: I'VE ask our delegates to ST.
Louis to do their utmost to secure in the
national republican platform a fun ac-
acknowledgement Of the imperative need Of
a return to real bImetallism and prom
Use of it's swift adoption, without regard
to other nations, by opening our minis
to the free coinage Of gold and silver at
a ratio of 1s to L.
The work Of eiecting delegates was then
proceeded with. 1t was practically
agreed by all factions before the conven-
ton was held thaf Senator Cannon should
be elected, and nearly the entire vote
went to him. The other delegates are
United States Senator Brown Col. Isaac
Trumbo, Congressman Allen, Thomas
Kearns and w. S. Mccormick The del
egates were not instructed. but they are
solid for silver and against Mckinley
The impression prevails that the vote viii
m 4 fffeon
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
SOUTH CAROLINA REPUILIcANs.
The Webster Faction Declares in
Favor of Mckinley.


Columbia s. c., April THE Webster
or old line faction of the republican party.
met in convention here this afternoon at
2 o'clock There were about a dozen Of
the 124 members, white men. After a
heated discussion, resolutions indorsing
Mckinley were adopted by large ma
jority.
w. d. Crum. John T. Johnson, E. A.
Webster and Robert Smalls were elected
delegates to the st. Louis convention.
This was the financial plank IN the
platform: I'VE stand with our party in
the reiteratfon Of its demands for both
gold and silver as standard money We
believe that legislation should secure and
maintain the parity of values of the two
metals, to the end that the purchasing
and debt paying power of the American
dollar, silver, gold or paper, shall be the
same any and everywhere. We believe
that bi-metallism alone can secure this
result"
The action of congress in removing the
disabilities of ex-confederate soldiers was
indorsed.
The regulation protection plank was in
corporated.
the belligerency Of the Cubans were in
dorsed.
A resolution was adopted, thanking the
constitutional convention for increased
educational facilities.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
CITY ELECTIONs IN MINNESOTA.
The License Men Win in n Majority
of Instances.

st. Paul, Mimi, April IA large number
of Minnesota cities held elections to-day.
As rule party lines were not closely
drawn. The hottest fights were usually
made on excise. So far as heard the pro-
license men won in a majority of cases.
At st. Peter, l.. NJ. Erickson. rep, was
elected mayor. A proposition for the es-
Enlistment of a public library was carried
by a two-thirds vote.
License carried at Blue Earth city by a
large majority.
II. b. LEVEL, dem, was elected mayor
of Wabasha.
The license men won at Tracy by a ma
jority of ninety votes w. +. Parker, rep,
was chosen mayor. The present mayor is
a prohibitionist.
mayor and secured a majority in the COM
mon council for the first time in many
wears
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
MISSOURI ron FREE SILVER.
Eifty-TwO County Conventions Have
Already Acted.

st. Louis, Mo, April 7.-FiOty-two dem
ocratic county conventions have been held
in Missouri, and in every one OF them
resolutions were passed favoring the free
coinage of silver. Forty-one Of these in
structed their delegates at large, who
were pledged to free silver. and the ma
jority favored Gov. Stone, Senators Vest
and Cockrell, and ex-Congressman Bland
as delegates TO the Chicago convention.
In all the primaries held for county con-
ventions yet to come, the sentiment for
free silver is equally pronounced.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
WAITS FROM THE WIRES.
Some of the Days Events Set Forth
in Short Stories.

Washington, April THE treasury gold
reserve at the close of business to-day
stood at $127, SIS, $50. The Withdrawals for
the day were $50 100.
Richmond, Va, April THE condition
of John Pope, vice president of the Amer
lean Tobacco Company, is exceedingly crit
ical. He is thought to be dying.
Carthage, Tenn, April THE grand
Jury has indicted Circuit Court Clerk r.
c. williams for attempting to kill Attor-
ney c. w CARAT in the court house.
CARAT viii die.
Cincinnati, o.. April THE trial of
Scott Jackson at Newport, KY. for the
murder of Pearl Bryan, has been postponed
until April q, on application of the at
torney for the defense, who asked for
further time to produce witnesses.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
MONEY FOR AGRICULTURE.
The COnferees Reach an Agreement
on the Appropriation Bill.

Washington, April 1.-The conferees on
the agricultural appropriation bill for the
coming fiscal year, reached an agree
ment to-day AS passed by the House the
bill carried S3,215, 1872. The Senate increas-
ed this amount by $11S26O. The Senate
conferees agreed to recede from amend
ments carrying SIS, 100 leaving the bill as
agreed to- appropriating s., 302. 1872 or about
81 GOO less than the amount for the current
fiscal year The items of S13,720 for the
division of seeds and Of s65,0OJ for the pub
LEGATION of the report on dairy farming,
are the most important of those stricken
from the bill in conference.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08

Their Candidate for Mayor of Kan
sas city Elected.

Kansas City. Mo. April 7.-Only about
one-haif Of the precincts in the city have
been heard from up TO II o'clock, but these
Indicate the election OF Jones for mayor
by a majority OF about 7o0. Jones was the
American Protective Association candi-
date and the contest between that or
sanitation and the Citizens Independent
ticket was a bitter one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
A DODGE IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Qualification of Voters Left to the
Mny Convention.

Columbia, S. c.. April THE democratic
executive committee met tonight at $50
O'clock. Senator Irby, the state chair
man, said the party was threatened, ana
alluded to Senator Tillman's threat to
bolt unless they got what they wanted.
After staying In secret session for sew
eral hours the committee passed resolu-
lions leaving the whole matter as to FIX
ing the qualification. of the voters in the
democratic primary 10 the May conyen-
ton.
The committee simply shirked the ques-
tion. 1t is considered to be victory for
Senator Tillman, who was In the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
MICHIGAN GOES REPUBLICAN.
The vote in Many of the Cities ana
Towns Very Close.

Grand Rapids. Mich, April 1.-THE re-
publicans made clean sweep in the city
election yesterday, electing l.. c. Stow
mayor by 16s plurality over G. d. Stebbins,
dem, and the aldermanic ticket by from
800 10 800 majority.
Muskegon elected a republican mayor by
568 majority and Grand Ravens a demo-
cratic mayor by 800 majority Travers
City elected a democratic mayor by 2z5.
Holland defeated G. j. Dickmea, rep, for
reelection for mayor by ? votes. Nearly
all the villages and small towns in Wes-
tern Michigan went republican.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
Texas hangers Sent to Laredo.

Austin, Tex. April 7-Adjt. Gen. Ma
bry has ordered j. A. Brooks. captain Of
the Rangers to repair with part of his
company to Laredo to prevent expected
trouble there to-day. This order was is
sued in response to a request from Mayor
Thaison, who says serious trouble may
arise during the city election to-day. The
Mexican citizens of that town are very
greatly excited, and bloodshed has been
threatened. The presence of the Rangers
NAV Drevent IT.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
Woodland to Keep HIS Seat.

Washington. April THE House COM
mittee on elections No. 2 to-day decided
the contested case of Chatham VS.. Wood
ard, from the Second North Carolina dis
trict, in favor of Woodland, the sitting
member, democrat. The vote was unan-
imous.
1t was decided to hear arguments in the
case Of Thompson VS.. Shaw, for the Third
New Jersey district, on April 10, and the
case of Martin VS.. Lockhart, from the
Sixth North Carolina district, on the fol-
lOuippr daV April IA
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
CoRBETT ORDERED NOT TO box.
He Ignores the Mandate and Arrest
Follows.

st. Louis. No, April 7.-Chief Of Police
last night ordered Pugilist J. J. Corbett
to omit the boxing feature of his show
and the request was complied with. To-
day. Corbett visited police headquarters
and endeavored to induce Chief Harrigan
TO rescind the order. but the latter was
obdurate.
All the matinee this afternoon. Corbett
spared with Conley, the Ithaca giant
and both were arrested. Later they were
released on bond and the matter VIII De
settled in the police court tomorrow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
MCKINLEY Carries Louisville.

t,,rns a. 'f,,rntshed ~ he NfeKirle,, =,
ayers, show the Ohio man has carried
Louisville and Jefferson counties. securing
l23 delegates TO the district convention.
against Coy. Bradleys u.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08

Monticello. N. y. April Tin twelve
hours nearly ten inches OF snow has fall
len and the storm continues without ces-
station A heavy fan Of snow in April Is
an unusual occurrence In Sullivan county.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
AT THE COURTS.
Letters of administration in the
Court of Ordinary.


In the court of ordinary yesterday Law
renee E. Mccarthy filed application for let
ters of administration on the estate Of
Euphemia Bartoli.
Frances NJ Tidwell filed application for
letters of administration on the estate or
Francis Nj. Tidwell.
A. L. Alexander, administrator of the
estate Of Lewis c. Edwards, filed an APP
plication for leave to sell one share or
Chatham Real Estate and Improvement
Company stock.
An order was granted in the matter Of
the estates of Brister Green and Elizabeth
Green authorizing Rufus Claghorn, exec
utor and administrator, to pay over the
balance of cash to Victoria Green under
a years support proceeding.
On application of the Savannah Gro
Gerry Company a temporary injunction
was granted, restraining Edward s. Ell
lott, administrator of the estate of Peter
G.. Patterson, from selling an undivided
half interest in the real estate belonging
to the estate. 1t appears that one-half
of it has already been sold. and the plain
tiff which is a large creditor of the estate,
claims this was done without le-
sres to have the property sold as
a whole, believing it will bring more The,
real estate is valued at about 81 200. Judge
Falligant set the case fof hearing Satur-
day, April II, at 10 o'clock.
Clerk ]. X. P. Carr has received from
Mr.. T. B. Hodges, who left Savannah for
South Africa about a year ago. a CODY of
the johannesburg Star, which gives full
account OF the terrible dynamite explosion
10, in which thirty-six people were killed
and many others wounded. There were
1900 cases of sixty pounds each in the,
amount that exploded.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11

J. ". Parmeley, the discoverer OF
the south Hand gold fields, was in
Miller Thursday. John had some
good specimens with him, and will
have further tests made of the dirt.
His first assay, obtained in Chicago,
went $40 to the ton. As yet he
says the ground has not been exam
ined TO more than two or three feet
deep. The company which he has
formed has purchased the land, and
is confident that it will pay out, al
though to what extent they are not
vet able to say. We hope John will
find the golden metal and make a
good stake.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11

This section vas treated to an I'M
usual rainfall last week. 4 heavy
rain fell Thursday afternoon, anoth-
er Friday night, followed by a third
Saturday, with numerous sprinkles
between times. 1t is estimated that
altogether about three inches or over
fell. This was a thorough soaking
which was very beneficial, and more
rain than generally falls here in u
short time. In consequence oil veg
citation shows q good growth, and
crop prospects are very hattering at
this time. This condition is said to
prevail all over the state.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11

The the third regular quarterly
meeting OF the M. +. church OF Miller
and St. Lawrence charge will be held
June 13 and II us follows:
Misunderstanding followed by
quarterly conferenc, Saturday even
ing at s o'clock, preaching with sac
rament OF Lords supper Sunday at
s p. m.
ST. LAwRENCE-Quarterly confer
ence Saturday at , p. M. Preaching
followed by sacrament OF Lord ssup-
per Sunday - IN.
Official members please take no
tice. Everybody cordially INVITED. .
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11

st. Lawrence and Miller played
another game of ball Friday. Score
1872 to 297. or something like that,
IN favor of st. Lawrence. We shall
not find fault with the young men OF
either nine, but, say, boys, that was
an awful exhibition of the National
game. Practice a battery, select Il
rustler for captain, play men inregu-
lar places, and both Mines can furnish
amusement for themselves and en-
tertainment for spectators. Any
thing that is worth doing is worth
doing weil-in work or play.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11

Rev. Forbes, the aged father Of
Mrs. w. II. Lane, died Thursday at
the home OF a daughter at Newell,
Iowa, after a brief illness. Father
Forbes, as he was called here by his
friends, was a most devOut Christian
gentleman, and had spent his life in
spreading the gospel and administer
ing the words, and the loye, and the
sympathies OF Christ to all human
beings with whom he came in con-
tact. He spent a number of years in
Miller, and his noble manhood won
for him the respect and love OF all.
Mrs. Lane departed Wednesday
morning, or a Geographic summons,
but did not arrive in time to again
see her father alive.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11

Married, Tuesday at the Wander
bilt hotel, Ralph L. III olloway, to
Miss Nellie l. Stiff, Rev. Paul Winter
officiating. This popular young
couple are residents of Burdette town
ship, where they will make their
home and begin life together under
bright auspices. The Press joins
their friends in extending congratu-
Iations, and wishes for them long,
useful and happy lives.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11

Robert D. Kerr died Sunday June
7th, at his home in Miller, at the age
of 80 years and two months, of an
abscess on the brain. Deceased had
suffered severely for two months,
and made q heroic Struggle to pro-
long life, but the destiny which sur
rounds mankind ordained otherwise,
and he is gone to Join the great silent
majority whence all life tends. He
was born in Scotland April, 1st 1858,
where. after reaching manhood he
united with the Presbyterian church.
He has been a citizen of Miller for
several years, engaged in the harness
business, and by his thrift and in
dustry he was securing a good bust
ness start in life. Ofaquiet, reserved
nature, he was yet outspoken and
firm in his opinions of right and
wrong, and himself led an exemplary
life OF simplicity and industry. He
leaves q wife to mourn the keen loss
OF a manly husband; the community
extends to her its sympathy. Fun
eral services were conducted at the
Presbyterian church, attened by a
large concourse OF people, Monday
at 3 I. NJ. by the pastor, Rey. lobe,
assisted by Rev. Bates. The |. o.
o. +. lodges of st. Lawrence and
Miller also assisting in the funeral
rites, after which the remains were
conveyed to their last resting place
in the l. o. Q. f. cemetery.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11
Vacation Tours.

Reduced rate excursion tickets are
now being sold by the NORTHWESTERN
line to all the popular summer re-
sorts OF the east. Fast train service
to Chicago, where direct connection
is made with through trains of east
ern lines. For tickets and full infor-
nation apply to agents Chicago &
North Western R'y. 24t3
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11

Catholic Social. and Entertainment.
Thursday evening June 25th the
Catholic ladies will give Il social in
the lower room of the opera house
at which the silk quilt and sofa pill
low will be disposed of. A program,
cake and cream, all for Toe. Every
body INVITED. MRS. PUsEY, sec.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11
National Republican Convention.

For the above occasion the North
western line will, on June 18th, 14th
and 10Th, sell excursion tickets to
st. Louis, Mo. and return at hall
rates-one fare for the round trip
good for return passage until June
II, 1896 inclusive. For tickets and
full information apply to agents
Chicago & Northwestern R'y.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11
Taken Up.

| have taken up at my place =
miles south east OF st. Lawrence one
black yearling heifer, and one red
yearling heller. Owner can have
same by paying expense.
23t3 l.. 4. SCHWAB.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11

We certainly have the most stylish
assortment of fine clothing for
young men aud boys this spring
that we have ever shown, ranging in
price from $3.50 to $3.50 per suit.
Call and see them and il we can't
suit YOU. we have no objections to
your sending away for goods, but
come in and see what we have first.
We will save you money and give
YOU a suit that will fit.
J. ". CoQUILLETTE.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11
Gard Thanks.

We desire to return sincere thanks
to the many friends who so patient
Iy and kindly assisted in caring for
Mr.. Kerr during his last sickness.
Your kindly acts and words OF SYM
pathy are treasured as beyond val
ne. Mrs. DORA KERR.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11

The Junior Leag lie of NJ. Z. church
will give an ice cream social i'll the
lower rooms Of the opera house on
We'd. evening, JlIne II. All are
cordially invited. Ice cream and
cake 10 cts.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11
Eur.n lturC,

We are now prepared better than
ever to show The public II large and
fine assortment Of furniture OF all
kinds in our new store room, and in
vite all to call and see us, and eX-
anime our stock CT furniture, pict-
ures, frames, curtains, carpets, etc.
$. PAULY.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11
EBERHARD kUPER.

j. d. Fitzgerald, sole agent, will
refund you money if not satisfied af-
ter using one bottle of DR.. Fenner's
famous medicine. 2Ovl
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11
Driving Horse Wanted

wish to purchase a good souno
driving. horse about five or six years
old that will weigh twelve or thir-
teen hundred pounds. Must be a
good free driver and gentle, one that
will be safe for women to drive. Ap-
ply to j. W. Coq%uillette.
70 Mrs. c. A. FALEs.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11

The curfew is extended to the cities,
Omaha having recently adopted it.
The curfew has come to stay, and
VIII prove very beneficial to children
and to homes.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11

Alex Morrison, who used to live
near Washington, and who was con-
victed OF murder recently at Chadron,
Neb. secured a new trial and was ac-
quilted.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11
EStr:ty Takpn nm.

On Section S-116-67. ] have taken
up one black mare with white left
hind foot, and a little white on left
front leg. Owner can have same by
paying expense. HENRY LEvTzow,
24t3 Rockham, S. ID.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11

A young boy named PlOs was
drowned in Crow Creek, southwest OF
HHiller, last week, according to the
Tam Valley Chief.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11

Prof. Art. Wearne returned Mon
uay from Huron. where he was en-
gagged in dental work with DR.. Cam
non.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-11
Cheap Excursions to the West and
out

On June 9 and %. 1896 the North
western line will sell home seekers
excursion tickets, with favorable time
limits, to a large number of points
in the west and south at very low
rates. For tickets and full informa-
ton apply to agents Chicago Il
NOrth-W Western R'y. 24t3