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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-27

Paints OF all kinds at y. Johnson
& Co.'S. 14tf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-27

The pledge signers banquet at the
court house Thursday night was
largely attended.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-27
Posts for Snlr.

We have round fence posts for sale
at ) and 8 cents. GARDNER Bros.
St3 Rec Heights, 5. ID.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-27

The Press will publish free all notices oilO-
iCrpStpd.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-27

Constable Ed. Dunn went to Blunt
Monday and brought back n man
named Potter, whom Chas. Walton
charges with stealing a horse. Mr..
Potter bought a herd Of horses that
were in Walton's control, and when
they were driven to Blunt Walton
says one OF his horses went with
them. The trial is set for next week
before squire Talbot.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-27

Hon. Frank Trotman, OF Burdette,
was doing business in Miller Tuesday.
He thinks there will be IL less acreage
of small grain sown in his lacality
than heretofore. The tendency is
towards atockraisinG and dairying.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-27

There will be a school entertain.
ment at the opera house this, Thurs,
day evening consisting Of recitations
essays, %tableauX, music, etc. The
small sum of 10 cents will be charg,
ed adults, to pay expenses OF hall.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-27

j. p. Cutting expects to depart
next week for Idaho, where he has a
position experimenting the planting
and irrigating small fruit farms, I'M
der contract with company. Every
body in this section will regret to
see Cut" 90. He has been an old
timer, and will be particularly miss
ed in about all the lodges. Mrs.
Cutting and the children will remain
here for some time.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-27
Letters.

For the week ending Feb. q, '96
the following letters remain uncaIled
for in the Miller ~postotfice.
Sieve"
Prof. Y. {. Utley.
Parties calling forabove will please
say advertised. JOHN Pussy, L. NJ.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-27

Another one OF the Sphinx county
men who mobbed Jesse Casterline
was arrested and brought to town
for trial this week. He is a German
named Seize, and vas away from
home at the time the Others were al
rested. He was bound over by JUS
tice Briggs in $3.50. 1t is also stat
ed that Casterline will bring suit
against all the parties for damages.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-27

S. Boatman waived examination
Monday before Squire ODER, on the
charge of keeping n gambling house,
and gave $3.50 bonds to appear be-
fore the circuit court. Chris. John
son was dismissed, as having nocon-
nectiOn with the house.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-27
TINE CARD.

Arrival and departure Of trains at Miller
:. u. over G., x y. W. Ry.
CONC EAST.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-27

Township election next Tuesday.
All statesmen are expected to be
ready to reward their friends Incl
dentally, and repay their enemies
particularly.
Current stories arenQt always true,
Besides. the embittered life OF u ieal-
Gus wife is Il sad contemplation. BE
charitable. 1t is human to err, in
thought rs we'll as in deed.
The western South Dakota Stock
association says South Dakota's
cattle shipment in 1895 amounted
to Slips head valued at $2,699,-
100.
W. W. Emmons, our former pho,
tOgrapher, was in Miller this week,
renewing acquaintance. He is now
located at Minneapolis, from which
point he travels as a salesman.
W. II. Waters brother, G.. +.
Waters, accompanied by his wifean
daughter, arrived last week from New
York, to visit awhile at this great
summer resort.
Clerk Smith has received notice
that the st. Lawrence mill case
against the c. & y. ". R.y. has been
removed from the county circuit
to the /. =. circuit court.
All persons desiring to see r. :.
WilIett on real estate business will
find his Office in the back room Ofthe
Miller bank. (the old Hand County
Bank building.) 9tf
In the absence Of president Thorn,
son Dr.. Sweetland ably presided ut
the literary Friday night. Hereafter
the literary will meet every other
Friday evening, alternating with the
Protection club.
Dick Rowland, the old G. & y. W,
conductor, who run through Miller
for several years, has traded isfarm
near Rec Heights for IL stock oi
goods at Tracy, and will engage in
the mercantile business.
Jacob Gerhart, the old German
farmer, OF Logan township, lost his
barn by fire Saturday. The barn,
some grain, hay and one calf was
burned. The fire was said to have
caught from burningstubble.
Hon. Frank Trotman, OF Burdette,
was doing business in Miller Tuesday.
He thinks there will be Il less acreage
of small grain sown in his lacality
than, heretofore. The tendency is
towards a~tockraising and dairying.
Clate Porter and Miss.Edna Hough
were married recently at Highmore.
They are well known young people
here in Miller, and the Press Joins
their friends i'll congratulations, and
wishes for their happiness and pros
perity.
John Costigan and John Mish were
down to Miller yesterday, looking up
creamery matters. They report that
a cooperative creamery will be es-
tablished at Orient. and that they
have 135 cows to start with, cover
ing all the country around Orient in
Hand and Faux counties.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-27

81 " - pny.nnonr D.OD :, m
station. J.P. ESTEE' Agent.
T1o D.. will nnn5i.h Iroo al notices oiIo,
cal organizations, if handed in by those in
] I. ID. itazen visited Brooklngs
county last week.
,nn,os cr,nhorr;os md o+
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21

r. T.. Lee Camp. No. /. Confederate
Veterans. held their regular meeting last
night There was very large attend
ance of members present. Colonel James
r. Gray, commander. i'm the chair.
The camp was gratihed 10 receive a let
ter announcing that Comrade Judge +. K.
rarrar, who has been very sick for some
time. was improving.
\ letter was received from General
r. ". Johnson. who was captain IN
the First United States Cavalry when
General Albert Sidney Johnston was
colonel and General Robert r. Lee was
Heutenani-c0ionel. stating that he "as
going TO write a magazine article OF those
two generals, and desired photograph
of them on motion. the adJuiani was
directed TO have photographs or the pic
lures of Generals II. =. Lee ana Albert
Sidney Johnston taken from the pictures
presented to the camp by Comfaae VIZ
ginius Newton. and send 10 General
Johnson. whose address Is 50. PAU, MINI.
From indications through letters re
ceived from the camps in the South. it
is evident that there Will = an unusually
large number OF veterans in attendance
ON The reunion of the United Confederate
Veterans Ga June next.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21
10 MIR RELJC CASES.
They VIII Cost ~. 200 and VIII be of the
Best IL Kind.

Best Kind.
The Confederate Memorial Literary So
ciety held a largdy-attended meeting
yesterday at 1880 o'clock at the Confed-
crate Museum to consider the bids for
furnishing the museum with showcases
for the relies. These cases, which WI
Toe of the latest design, ebonzed and dust
proof. will shortly be put in place, and
will cost for all the rooms about 81 200.
Al the meeting ii was decided 10 request
the Adams Express Company to transport
free of charge all relics consigned 10 the
society. The company has already signi-
fed its generous intention Of thus aid
ing the society In its noble work. Blanks
will be furnished by the society i'm future
TO all persons lendi-g relics TO the mu-
scum as a guarantee that the relic has
been duly received by the society, and
that it will be taken care of. The
ladies also considered the ACCESSIBILITY Of
placing a turn-stile at the main entrance
OF the museum.
II was thought that this would be
wise provision, IN view OF the increasing
patronage. and would also facilitate regis
tering OF visitors.
The Southern Historical Society has
almost completed its renovation of the
rooms which IL will occupy in the base
ment of the museum, and will shorty
move in.
Tae society yesterday received a valua-
BILE addition in the form of a premium
medal from Mr.. Lake Lang. Of this city.
The medal is OF silver, and is about the
size of silver dollar IL was gotten up
by Captain W. 5. Reed. and was designed
as its inscriptions show. 10 be an object
OF emulation among the members of the
guard of President Davis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
NORTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATS En-
COURAGED By 4 MEETING.
Major Winder's Condition Is Very Serious
and the Worst Is feared-The
Prisoner Had Flown.

RALEIGH, y. c., March 2O.-The DEM
ocratic Central Committee tonight named
April 9th as the date Of the meeting OF the
state Executive Committee, and kaleigh
as the place. Democrats are much en-
couraged by results OF to-nights meet
ing and discussion.
a DISPUTED CALL.
The newly-elected secretary OF the Re
publican State Executive Committee, j.
C. l.. Harris, Of this city. yesterday is
sued the call for the convention May l4th.
The election of MIR. Harris as secretary
was a blow TO Chairman Holton. IL is
said that Holton says he has jurisdiction
I'm all matters that came before the COM
mittee, and he will not allow the secretary
to sign his GIoltons) name. ONE OF the
Dockery men refuse TO recognize the call
OF the new secretary.
As noted yesterday, Major j. c. Winder
has been again taken very vi. Later 1t
was learned that he had had stroke
of paralysis. His condition Is critical
He is unconscious, and the worst Is
feared.
The convict Crawford. who was in Jail
I'm Norfolk, and for whom Governor Carr
Yesterday made requisition, was released
before the papers reached the Governor
Of Virginia. No reason is yet known for
the release.
Residents OF Mt. Pleasant, Cabarrus
county, have subscribed one hundred
thousand dollars for building a cotton mill
there Work on It will begin early in
April.
The State Supreme Court gives Profess
sOr Tilett 10000 damages in his suit
against the Norfolk and Western Railroad
Company. for loss OF his eyesight by an
accident on that road.
NJ j.. Douglass the white
tramp arrested yesterday at Sails
bury, charged with murder and rob
berry OF a pedler In Tazewell county. Va,
has been taken 10 Statesville jail.
lie IS 4 native Of Ircdcll county. The
detectives who captured him say he Is
ce~iall the man wanted. Governor
OFerrau. Of Virginia, viii Immediately
make a rcquisitlon for him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21
The FairmOunt Charter.

Mr.. Fred. c. Brauer in explaining why
the character granted by the Legislature
10 the Paramount Traction Company 70
operate a railway line, said.
I'VE desired TO provide some means OF
transportation between Paramount and
Richmond Ii was our intention. when
ming from Paramount TO some point in
Richmond. there 20 connect with one or
the other of the troley-car companies. We
expect 10 carry out that plan at once.
and will do business with the company
which will do the best by u.s. / cannot
say now whether or not we will make
use Of all the provisions in our charter "
Mr.. Brauer spoke hopefully Of Fair
mounts future lie said that street-car
connection would be a big thing for the
place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21
A GREAT mr..


Ship Brothers, the Hand Bell Ringers.
Draw Large Crowd Matinee To-Day
Tne concert given by the Ship Brothers.
bell ringers at the Y. NJ. c. \. last night
was, without doubt. the best entertain
ment OF the season. From start 10 finish
the audience was entertained and pleased.
The brothers used 40 bells during the
evening, and the Ginning and hymns
were grand. The solo work and duet
work were o. the highest order. Miss
Ship. the reader proved great attrac-
ton.
So great was the attraction manifested
with the concert that Secretary Mckee
responded to the request OF large num-
Der of the star-course patrons, and SCI
cured the concert for matinee to-day
and Saturday at 3 o'clock.
The doors will be open at 2.30 o'clock,
and the admission Will be fifteen cents
for children under twelve years OF age,
and twenty-five cents for all over that
age.
The programme will be Of the same
high order of last nights performance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21

Railway Traffic Seriously Interrupted
in Canada and New York.


MONTREAL. March 20.-A heavy sno"
storm has prevailed all over this section
for the last twenty-four hours. Already
the fall measures foot and three-qnaT-
tiers ON the level. the largest In many
years. Railway traffic is much interrupt
ell, owing 10 the storm.
TORONTO. ONT, March D.-One OF the
worst storms in many years so far as Its
effect on railway traffic IS concerned mas
been raging all over ontario for the past
twenty-four hours. and as a result, train
service everywhere Is almost paralyzed.
only one train hasicOmc into Toronto to-
day UP to Z o'clock, while but one has
LETT. and IL IS stalled a few miles from
the city.
a similar state Of affairs is reported
from every railway centre In the province.
WATERTOWN. y. y, March pa
blizzard has prevailed throughout north
ern New York, blocking the highways
with drifts Of new snow and delaying
trains on all parts OF the Rome. Water
town and Ogdenburg line. The road IS
kept open except the Cape Vincent
branch. which has been closed twenty
four hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21
10 RECEIJ'E THE yETERdNs.
The Military Committee Discusses Plans

The Military Committee Discusses Plans
for ia Grand Teunion in June.
The Military Committee. appointed 10 at
tend To the entertainment OF the visiting
soldiery to the Confederate reunion in
June next met last night at the First
Regiment Armoy. with the following
present: General Monzo l.. Phillips
Chairman, Cclcrel II. &. Jones, Captains
Eukor, Shackleiord, spence, AttAisson'
Hutchinson, and I.ielHenant Lauiof. repre-
senting Captain lockwood.
4 great deal OF DISCUSSION was INDUCED
I'm regarding the best manner Of entertain
ing those military men who visit this
city i'm June. and arrangements were per-
fected as far as possible for taking care
OF them.
Captain G.. j. shackelford was elected
permanent secretary Of the committee. and
the following subcommittee were APP
pointed:
on Reception-COlonc Charles Euker
chairman, Colonel II. c. Jones, ana
Captains Frank w. Cunningham \. e
Attkisson, and +. j. Euker.
on Entertalnment-M Major Sol. Cutchins
chairman. Major ". T.. Simons' ana
Captains T.. Leslie Spence, john a. HUT
cheson, and j. G. Shafer.
The chairmen Of the above committees
were authorized to add such other officers
as they might deem necessary TO carry
out their arrangements
General Phillips authorized the secre-
tary of the committee 10 write TO lle
adiutant-cencrals OF the various states and
request them TO furnish the committee as
soon as possible with tine names OF the
commands who VIII attend the reunion
and the probable number. The committee
then adjourned, subject to call OF the
chairman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21

Vigorous Opposition to Italy's Abyssninn
Policy Continues.

ROME. March 2O.--During the discus
sion to-day by the Chamber of the credits
asked for by the Government, Signor
Paolo Tarani. Radical member Tor Luigi.
demanded the recall Of the Italian troops
from Africa. He held that the military
party. the Court. and the King We're
answerablc for ltaly's fatal colonial
policy
Signor Tarnni was repeatedly called 10
order and his nrraignment of the Gov
eminent was greeted with shouts OF
Enough" ''Sit down." The hubbub
finally became 80 great that the sitting
was susf .nded Tor n time.
Ipon the resumption of the sitting Sig
nor Soninnino, formerly Minister of the
Treasury, denied statement that had
been made that the followers of ex-Primc
Minister Crispi desired TO raise a cues
ton of confidence IN the Government lie
appealed 20 all the members OF the House
to vote the credits.
ROME. March 2v.-A dispatch the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21
Old nominIon Pres Club.

\ called meeting of the Old Dominion
Press Club was held last night, AT when
quite a number OF new members were
elected.
The following was adopted as tesu-
monial TO the recent proprietor OF the
Exchange Hotel and Ballard House. VINO
Is an hOnOred member OF tho ciuD.
The Old Dominion Press Club taxes
advantage OF this opportunity TO assure
Mr. \. W. Archer OF the friendship ana
esteem of its members. we recognize IN
him true friend; one who has AWAY +
manifested an interest In newspaper men,
ana 70 whom they are indebted FOR many
kindnesses The club expresses the nope
that Mr.. Archer VIII remain citizen OF
Richmond and that We may often have
the pleasure of his company at our
rooms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21
The -
FOURQUREAN-
PRICE CO.
SATURDAY RIBBONS.

Some RIBBONS are
made cheap - others
become cheap through
age some have cheap
ness thrust upon them.
1t is the latter sort we
give you to-day. These
are all new fresh goods
direct from the loom
and III the very latest
styles - for neckwear
and dress trimming
Beautiful double faced,
all-silk warp-printed
Ribbons, nearly five
inches wide, in a full
assortment Of color
ings and the most pop
ular patterns now used.
They are good value at
rs and 50 cents a yard.
To-day you can take
your choice at So cents
a yard.
Handsome all silk
double-fac fancy Rib
bons, for neckwear, to-
day 80 cents a yard.
All-silk, changeable,
extra heavy, checked
Tafeta Ribbon, in new
and neat designs---a
regular 35-cent Rib
bon. To-day % cents
a yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21

$50 sharp. and the meeting will be tor
men only. Boys under sixteen years VIII
not be admitted. This is the regular ruie'
and will be enforced Sunday, as every
seat In the hall will be needed for men,
At o'clock Secretary Mckee VIII speak
to the Boys Gospel Army. He viii talk
about Something That Never Changes
These army meetings are becoming
power. and the boys are being made
stronger for life by the helpful talks.
The boys are requested 10 come in TIME
10 help in the opening song service, con-
Quoted by Mr.. Stubs.
Dr. Pell will conduct the teachers study
OF the Sunday-school lesson this afternoon
at o'clock. All are welcome. Secre-
tary Mckee will have an important an
nouncement 10 make at the meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21
The Warrant Secured.

Major Il. +. Howard yesterday received
from the New York authorities a war
rant for the arrest OF Lucien iii Ar
mande Count de Rivere. alias Armand
Devigne charging him. under indictment,
by the grand jury. with grand larceny. =
The warrant was served on the Count
at the jail by Sergeant Tomllnson Hc
viii be taken 10 New York as soon as
the officer from New York arrives.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21
What Colonel Lamb SAYS.

Colonel Lamb, in an interview IN me
Norfolk Pilot. characterizes as me
veriest nonsense" the report from WASH
ington that II had been apparent that
the efforts Of the Virginia representatives
had been embarrassed by his interference.
Colonel Lamb claims 10 be the author
of the joint resolution calling on tne
Secretary OF War for an estimate ior
deepening the Elizabeth river channel
and takes the principal credit Tor the
success Of the measure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21
CITY Circuit Court

In the city Circuit Court yesterday a
verdict was rendered for the defendant
in the suit OF James a. Morris against
Mrs. Alice b. Cabcll.
In the case of W. II. Beverage against
Catiln Lipsccmb "a verdict was rendered
for the plaintiff for So.
In The case of Campbell Bailey against
the Richmond Granite Company and ;. j.
Esnswanger motion was docketed and
the case continued.
In The case OF +. w. Sauter * co.
against W. +. Gathright the garnishee
proceedings were dismissed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21
PERSONAL 1ND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Eichmond's Cit-
zrns and other Matters.

Interesting Facts About Eichmond's Citi-
zrns and other Matters.
Mr.. Andrew Steinbrccnc', after an Ill
ress OF nearly five months. is out again
II. A. Montague was before Squire
Vincent yesterday morning az the Henrlco
County Court on the charge OF Killing a
dog belonging TO j. Il. Hoard. The poet
Squire allowed the case 10 be com-ro-
missed and dismissed il on the payment
Of costs.
Mr. Nj. -. Leonard. superintendent OF
the telegraph system OF the chesapeake
and ONO railway. is in New YORK on
business. While there me viii secure some
OF the apparatus for the lecture on A-ray
photography which he will shortly de-
liver under the auspices Of the Virginia
Mechanics Institute.
The gymnasium exhibition which was
70 have taken place IN the Young Mems
Christian Association Hall on Monday
night next has been postponed until the
9th instant The programme on that
occasion will include a number of musi-
cal features, as well as the gymnasium
work and promises TO Doe very pleasant
one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21
nRooK1ys coLrs ~ cHARLorTE.
The Y. VI. c. A. state Convention i'm
Session.

CHARLOTTE. y. c., March 2o.-spe-
cial.-It was too cold for the Brooklyn
Colts and the Regulars to cross bats to-
day.
The Young Mems Christian Association
Convention is in full blast here, with
good success in attendance and meetings.
Charles Smith, who was sued for max
ing improper advances to a girl who
visited his store. is now in Georgia but
70 is said will return and stand his trial.
His friends will see him out Of the
trouble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21

AsHEVILLE y. c., March 2C.-There
was a great array of legal talent IN the
United States Court here before Judge
G. H. Simonton yesterday and to-day
when the Cape Fear and Nadkin Valley
railroad. hearing in foreclosure proceed
ings was conducted. The suit was orgi-
nally brought to foreclosure under the
first mortgage. and the contest was
whether the road should be sold as q
whole or by divisions The arguments
were finished to-day. and Judge Simonton
reserved his decision.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21
sOID IfTTNDER.'
II Was Presented by Harriean at the
Academy Last Night.

A'dd'hiN Last NiShi'
The New York critics have long ago ac-
copied Edward Hawisn as an actor.
They have stamped their official approval
upon his efforts as delineator Of char
acter. cold Lavender, as Interpreted
by Ilarrigan. Is a subject OF study worthy
OF consideration. The play deals In the
main with those interesting characters
who inhabit the great waterfront in New
York They are faithfully presented,
their characteristics good and bad, being
cleverly brought out; especially Is this
true OF the character of "Old Lavender
I'm Harrigan's hands.
The action Of the play is slow, but the
lines are bright The plot is not worthy
Of much consideration. but withal there
is certain moral woven into IT that
shows the better side of human nature.
MY Son Dam viii he presented at
the matinee to-day and a. the perform
ance tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21

A Day of Helpful and Attractive Services.
Rev. u. 4 GNrri-on VIII Speak t0 Wen.

one OF the most attractive mems meet
ings ever held I'm the Young Mems Chris
tian AssOcisii5n Han viii take place sun
day afternoon at 4 o'clock. Frhe commit
tee have secured Rev. II. {. Garrison,
pastor % Alarsaall-Street q Christian
church. for the address on Imagination
A Curse or Blessing Rev. Garrison Is
a forceful speaker. and men cannot afford
10 miss hearing him. Mr. G. ". Hunter
Jr, an association fayorte. Will sing.
Mr.. j. Burton Mountcastle VIII play a
cornet solo. and Shipp Brothers. the
hand-bsll ringers, have kindly consented
to render two sacred selections az the
meeting. Tho doors wiz 10 opened Ct