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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-06

Three large wildcats were killed ff.
teen miles southeast of Miller. recent
ly, by Daniel Walsh and George Me-
Carthy, making the fourth killed within
a week. The animals are red and gray,
with stump tails. and closely related to
the panther species. 1t is said that
others have been seen in the neighbor-
hood.
General complaint is being made
through the columns Of the press
throughout the state about the poor
grade of kerosene oil now being fur
nished by the Standard Oil company.
The charge is made that with each
public donation by Mr.. Rockefeller. the
price Of oil is advanced or the grade
made more inferior.
A meeting Of stOckmen having ranges
in the eastern and central portion Of
the coded Sioux lane ranges west of the
Missouri river has been called at
PreSho, PreshO county, on Feb. 3, for
the purpose of considering the o~rganiZa-
ton Of a stOckgrowers' association, to
embrace the stOckmen Of PreshO, Pratt
and Jackson counties.
A most novel suit has been begun be-
tween Charles Miller Of Sioux Falls
and Louis Leisinger of Tea, s. ID. Mil
Ter alleges that in December, 1894, he
made a contract with Leisinger by
which he was to hum up a wife for
Leisinger, and the latter, in case Of
success. was to pay him $25 and all ex-
penses Of the hunt. In pursuance OF
this contract he states that he travelled
owe the country and finally ran across
Minnie Pauline of Bookings county,
and induced her to marry L%elsinger;
that he took the latter to her, gained
her parents consent, advanced the
money for the license and for the min
lister, and loaned him other sums to
carry ON his suit, in total some 81, but
that, after the happy pair We're made
one, the groom refused to pay. He now
brings suit, and this most interesting
case will be tried before the next term
Of the circuit court.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-06

o over the question or taking the
sote on the pending silver bond bin. 1t
had been expected throughout the day
that Mr.. Jones Of Arkansas, In charge
Of the bill, would hold the senate In
session until a vote was forced. He
had given notice Of this purpose, and
senators were prepared for 1t. But
when Mr. Villas secured the floor for
a speech, he yielded for q motion to 70
into executive session. Mr.. Jones ex-
planned that II was proposed to take
q recess. He felt satisfied. he said,
that a vote could be taken in the near
future. This led to much discussion.
Mr.. Chandler WIS sarcastic at thA
abandonment OF the plan for a vote.
Mr.. Stewart declared that 1t made no
difference when q vote was taken, or
whether any a taken. 1t was ali
dress parade" and "~buncOmbe." He
added the significant statement that
the pending silver amendment would
be germane as an amendment to the
tariff bill, and that when the latter
measure anne before the senate he
would offer a silver amendment to test
senators on the choice between tariff
and silver. After a lengthy discussion
the senate went into executive session
anu tnen o q recess.
The house adjourned early. after
passing the Poole widows pension bill,
and a bill to grant Omaha the use Of
the abandoned Fort Omaha military
reservation, and to open forest reser-
yatiOns in Colorado to the location OF
mining claims.
Washington, Feb. 1.-The final vote
on the bond silver bill will be taken
in the senate this afternoon. This
brings to a conclusion a debate W.
ering many days. The agreement
came rather unexpectedly at the close
OF Mr.. Villas speech. He had talked
for three hours, and was about to be
followed by Mr.. Bate, when Mr..
Chandler precipitated the question Of
a final vote. For a few moments II
looked as though Mr.. Hill OF New York
would again prevent an agreement.
He asked for a distinct understanding
that various parliamentary motions
to postpone, lay On the table. etc.
should not be cut Off. This was readi-
ly conceded by Mr.. Harris. This dis
posed Of the last remaining objection,
and the presiding officer declared the
unanimous agreement to he in force.
Inc mousse Connneu ltseii W Toutiac
business. Most Of the session was do
voted to the District OF Columbia ap-
preparation bill. The regular attempt
was made to have all the expenses OF
the district government paid by the
district. but the motion made by DE
Almond Dem. MOI to effect this was
ruled out on a point of order. The dis
trict bill carries $5,217 $50, $353.423
less than the sun, appropriated for the
current fiscal year. 1t IA expected
that A. J. ROsenthal who contested
Miles Crowley's e from the Tenth
Texas. would address the house to-
day In support of his claims. but he
waived the privilege accorded Jim and
the resolution of the committee con-
frming Mr.. Crowley's title to his seat
was adopted.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-06
VIII Rebuild.

Redfield. s. d.. Jan 3O.-The board of
trustees Of Redfeld college assembled
yesterday and discussed ways and
means for continuing the institution
here. Home Secretary Longdale. Of
Clark. entered upon charge of his du.
ties. 1t was the unanimous decision
that earnest effort be made at once TO
rebuild. Students are well cared for,
and classes will be continued without
Interruption. satisfactory arrange
ments have been made for convenient
college quarters. The board will issue
at Once al explicit statement to friends
Of education in South Dakota. Citizens
are responding n0bly.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-06
An Action for Libel

Mitchell, s. d.. Jan. 31.-The Artesian
Advocate. published by r. Il. Dowdell
Pf Sanborn county. has a libel suit on
its bands. Editor Dowden published
the tax list. The WoOnsocket News,
sdited by County Auditor Frank Kelly,
published an article stating that the
amount allowed therefor was $13O too
much. A statement inserted in Dow
dell's paper and signed by the board Of
county commissioners, generating him
and stating that Kelly's charges are
false and malicious" was published
in answer to the charges made by the
News. Kelly has now begun action
against the Advocate for criminal libel.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-06

Love Causes n Pierr,
N~cNNspaper MINIS Suicide

tA
Pierre. 5. d., Jan. 30.-Last night
Verne Jayne, until Monday one of the
EDITORS and publishers Of the Daily
capital, made u successful attempt to
Commit suicide. He had a natural and
inherited tendency toward melancholy.
Ihis was aggravated lately by the fact
that he had fallen deeply in love with
IA estlmable young lady who failed to
return his affection. Rendered de-
sFondent by his i~ll-succeSs in this re-
spect. he severed his connection with
the Daily Capital last Monday, assign
tng no reason for his act. The next day
ne went away, returning the following
morning. All day he was moody and
Respondent, but his friends anticipated
DO serious consequences. Early this
morning he was discovered in an. I'M
fonsciOus condition in his room. hav-
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-06
Tornado in QueensIand.

rifle tornado, accompanied by flood, &C.
Cured yesterday In North Queens
land attended with great destruction
are missing as the result Of the storm.
The rainfall during the tornado
amounted to 26 inches. and 1t is esti-
mated that the damage to property
will amount to fjOO,OO0. A large mum
Der of persons were drowned.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-06
MOHed n Few Feet

New York, Feb. AT high tide to-
day. the wind north northeast, and
blowing eight miles an hour, there was
an effort made TO pull the American
liner st. Paul out OF the sands of
Long Branch. The big windlasS OH
board the steamer pulled on the cables
attached TO the edges, and several
tugs lent their power, but with all that
the great craft was moved only u few
feet toward deep water.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-06
ElnbczyIer CaUtured

San Francisco, Feb. =. Clarence
Murphy. alias C. f. Clarke, was ar
rested to-day. He is wanted ut Salem,
Mass, for alleged e~mbezzlemest Of
10000 two years ago from the Salem
Savings bank. He was taken to the
detectives room in the city hall to be
questioned, and while there succeeded
IN making LIS escape
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-06

Washington. Jan. 3l.-A highly dra-
matte and sensational speech was de-
livered by Mr.. Tillman. the new nj
tor from South Carolina, in the senate
Such a torrent Of i~nvective has seldom
been heard in the senate as that In
the speech of Mr.. Tillman. Veteran
members Of the body characterized
the speech as II of the most remark
able in the history of the upper branch
OF congress. 1t abOunded in state
ments of sensational character ar
raigning President Cleveland, Secre-
larry Carlisle. and other men in high
places. There was a directness OF
statement and a dramatic of
delivery which awed floor and CALLER
les alike. The gestures Of the senator
were used frequently in acting his
words. At n point he made a pro-
found salute and tipped his hat to
Sherman" as h financial victor Of q
quarter of a century. The galleries
were moved alternately to applause
and laughter. Pausing for a sip OF
water, amid rOars Of laughter, he re-
marked: Il seldom wet my whistle
while l speak; still you can't run a
wind mill on water" The next mo-
men there was a hush through the
chamber as the senator applied such
names as Judas to a member Of the
eabinet or characterized the president
IN bitter terms. At times the senator's
voice sank to a whisper, as, for. in
stance. when he gave warning Of the
approach Of a popular revolution and
communism and the marching on
Washington of a host with rifles In
their hands. Again his voice reSound-
ed through the chamber and the outer
corridors as he called senators and
members towards" for not resorting
to Impeachment.
In the house bills were passed grant
ing hOmesteaders on the Yankton In
dian reservation leave of absence for
one year and to designate the officers
before whom preliminary entries of
public lands can be made.
Washington, Feb. IA very AMI
sated debate closed the senate SEES
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-06

ing taken morphine MeIlicat ala was
Immediately summoned. and for sever
al hours the doctors worked owe him
In the hope OF saving him. but In this
they were unsuccessful. he breathing
bis last about 10 O'Clock. He WaY only
twenty -four years OF age, but when a
mere boy he had learned typesetting,
and In the years since he has held cases
In many OF the newspaper offices from
Chicago to the Pacific. OF a kindly.
genial nature. he made friends wherever
he went. Since he essayed newspaper
work he gave every evidence Of talent.
ind had the prospect Of q useful and
successful career. He had a mother
and sister in Chicago. 4 brother. II. S.
gayne, practicing medicine at Ne'v
Hartford. lows, and q brother at Miller
s. ID.
Well known at Huron.
Huron. s. d.. Jan. a.-Verne Jaynes.
the Pierre editor who committed sui
eide in that city "Wednesday. was well
known here. He visited here OH Tues
day. and to a lady member Of a family
upon whom he called he told Of q love
affair in which he figured that proved
unsatisfactory. The girl upon whom he
had conferred his affections declined to
have anything to do with him, and he
was desperately Respondent, saying he
could see no way Of escape except by
following the example OF his father
and committing suicide. The lady en-
dea yored to disSuade him from doing
any rash act. and he departed in quite
a happy mood. He called at u drug
store before leaving the city. and from
the same Darty who sold his father
morphine before he ended his days a
few years since. he bought the drug
that also terminated his own life.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-06
WORK OF CONGRESS
ProceeAinUs n the Senate ana Houss
81 Representatives.

Washington. Jan. 2~9.-Senators r. J.
Cannon, and Arthur Brown, Of the new
! State OF Utah. took the oath Of office
In the senate. the former drawing the
term ending March 3, 1899. and the
latter the term ending March 3, 1907.
With the exception Of the contested
Delaware case, this establishes the pO-
litical division OF the upper branch Of
congress until March 4. 1897. as fol-
lows: Republicans. a; Democrats. 30:
POpulists, 9. Total. 80. Necessary for
majority, 45. Should Mr.. Dupont be
seated from Delaware, the Republican
vote would be increased to As, but at
the same time the number necessary
for a majority would be increased to
III. Aside from this event. the session
was given to further speeches on the
silver bond bill, two of the new ;lefp
bers OF the body. Mr.. Nelson rep.
Minn.) and Mr.. Bacon Dem, Ga.)
making speeches. the former against
the free coinage of silver and Mr.. Ba-
con urging the evils Of a gold stand
ard. Mr.. Hansbrough On. d. severely
criticised the secretary OF agriculture
for the alleged failure to distribute
seeds In accordance with the law. Mr..
Lodge offered an amendment to the
bond bill providing for a bond Issue Of
Sl0O.OOO.OOO. tho proceeds to be used
for coast defenses.
The house. after an interesting four
hours debate, adopted the resolutions
passed by the senate last week calling
on the powers. signatOry to the treaty
Of Berlin, to enforce the reforms In
Turkey guaranteed to the Christian
Armenians and pledging the support
by congress Of the president In the
most vigorous action he might take
FOR the protection and security OF
American citizens in Turkey. Mr.. Hep
burn QOwa) offered an amendment to
give the Turkish minister his pass
ports and sever all diplomatic relations
with Turkey, but it was defeated. The
Red Lake reservation bill came up on
motion Of Congressman Towne. who
Failed it up by unanimous consent.
After the amendment providing for
the reservation OF school lands In Sec
lions IL and SO was inserted. the bill
passed.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-06
As to the Reds

DeadwOOd. :. d., Jan. 31.-Judge
aohn III. Burns Of this city returned to-
day from IA trip to Pine Ridge Indian
agency. The judge states that on the
10th of February, 1000 Pine Ridge res
ervation Indians Will meet at Red Dogs
camp, on Wounded Knee creek, in gen
eral council, to select five delegates to
go to Washington to confer with the
Great Father" and lay their griev-
ances before him. 1t is generally con-
coded that Red Cloud, the well known
Sioux chief, will head the delegation.
Their grievances will refer to poor ra-
tons and the failure of the government
to pay the annuities, and also with ref.
erence to the boundaries of the Indian
reservation.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-06

Washington. Jan. 3O.-Representa-
tive Fletcher to-day called UP and SUI
ceeded ia passing his bill granting the
Rrainerd 4 Northern railway the right
Of way through the Leech Lake Indian
reservation In Minnesota. Contrary to
general expectation. the diplomatic
and consular appropriation bill precipi-
tated 40 discussion whatever. None OF
the foreign complications was ~
mentioned, and the bill was passed in
less than an hour. The appropriations
carried by the bill are about 100000
in excess of those appropriated for the
current fiscal year.
Foreign affairs and finances occupied
the attention Of the senate. Mr.. Thurs
ton of Nebraska vigorously upheld a
strong application of the Monroe doc
trine, and was at times warmly APP
plauded for the patriotic ring of his
sentiments. Senator Turpie of In
diana touched on the Turkish atroci-
ties in a brief but very energetic
speech, in which he declared that the
resolution just passed by congress
should be followed by a blow. a shot.
which should crash through the sui
tan'S SergaliO. sweeping back Moham-
mechanism and advancing Christianity.
Mr.. Voorhees, of Indiana, who was I'M
til recently chairman Of the finance
committee. spoke in advocacy of the
recommending of silver and sharply ar
raigned those responsible for the elimf-
nation Of silver from the coinage. Mr..
Clark Of Wyoming spoke in favor of
silver coinage. Another effort was
made 10y Mr.. Jones OF Arkansas, in
charge of the oliver bond bill. to have
the time fixed for the vote on the bill.
Mr.. Hill objected, however. and Mr..
Jones notified the senator's to prepare
for a test of endurance.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-06

III. NJ. Moon Of PlankingtOn, professor
Of the high school ut Mitchell, was
thrown from a buggy and killed.
G. r. Kimball of Aberdeen has made
two trials of Katiir corn and is very
pronounced in his opinion that it is of
little value in this country.
Miss DOttie Lamb, who recently sui
cided in st. Paul. formerly resided in
Brown county, and ut one time worked
at dressmaking in Aberdeen.
A new arteSian we'll has been com
pleted lear BOrch, :. D., by H.. X. SOx.
The well is on the farm Of StOks Bros,
and is a regular gusher, the flow being
1000 gallons per minute.
+. T. Sargent, general master of the
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Fircmen,
will be in Huron on Feb. IL. Arrange
mentS have been made for a grand pub
lie meeting on the afternoon of that
day, to be addressed by him and a num-
Der of local speakers.
A meeting of citizens vas held at
Redfield recently to discuss the eStab-
lishment of a creamery. Addresses
Were made by representative citizens
and farmers. and there was marked en-
thusiasm. 1t Is certain that Il creamery
will be established.
Sums aggregating tens Of thousands
Of dollars are to be distributed among
the Indians of South Dakota during the
mex few months. AS SOC rs the new
census is completed, the Indians at Sis
seton agency will receive a per capita
payment of about $50.
Walter LainsOn, the eight-year-old
son of Mrs. +. A. LainSon Of Omaha,
who was living at Pierre with his
brother, Will Sewall, vas shot and
killed recently by Tom Holmes, a son
Of District Attorney Holmes, about the
same age, with a 22-calibre rifle.
AS a result Of a meeting Of represent
ativeS Of the various townships, the
commissioners of Chrrles Mix county
have decided to refund to the town
ships the amount Of the dog tax col
lected from 1890 to 1894. This action Is
In accordance with a recent decision Of
the state supreme court.
Col. Thomas H.. Brown. one OF the
executive committee of the recently or
ganized South Dakota immigration as
ISOLATION, reports that the work Of ad-
vertising the state Is to be pushed
with vigor.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-06

Washington, Feb. IA very AMI
siated debate closed the senate SEES
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-06-05
oUIckTOwN.

Especial Correspondence to the PREss.)
QUICKTowN, June Mrs. j. Miller of
Newark, N j., accompanied by her sister
from Philadelphia, have been visiting at
c. and J. Millers.
l.. DeVore is working Miss Yourts farm
back Of Matamoras this summer.
Mr.. Crow and his hungry relatives were
on hand this spring to help the corn up.
Would it not benefit the farmers If a
small bounty was also paid on crows9
They are not an easy bird to shoot.
Cutworms and other garden visitors are
all on deck in this. section.
And the potato bug has found his parti-
cular fields
Late showers have helped the farmers
very much.
Owing to the early dry weather, oats
are not looking first rate. Some buck
wheat has been sown.
II Ia said that the new electric road is
going through this time They have sur
veyed two different routes through here.
Let It come.
Grass-hoppers are more abundant along
the Delaware river than year ago at this
time.
Our school closes tomorrow.
Corn is all planted, and one farmer Is
plowing through his.
Cherries will not be a full crop. Peach.
es scarcely any. P
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-06-05

from Branchville passed through here on
Sunday. He holds the reins over a dandy
bay horse whose pedigree traces direct to
Marcy Hanks. A. r. does not purpose
taking any bodies dust these days, unless
he feels in the humor TO do so.
Frankford Township has reason TO be
proud Of her roads. Tho machine was put
ON them early, and they show the good ef-
feet Of intelligent and early working. An
object lesson to other towns.
w. c. Hursh and Albert Emmans, two
old soldiers, visited the different cemeter-
les in this Township, and decorated the
graves of soldiers on memorial day.
Would it not be a pleasant thing for all
the old soldier boys in the valley to orga-
nize and have annual or semi-annual
meetings for social enjoyment, and to keep
in touch with other organizations outside
the valley.
Fish Warden Hendershot attends to the
black bass poachers with promptness and
dispatch Two fishermen were hauled up
last week to the tune of SIS each, for TAX
ing bass out of season in Swartswood
Lake. We invite Mr.. Hendcrshots atten-
tion to a party in the near vicinity of
Hainesville despoiling quails nest. As
for me feel much more sympathy for the
quail than do for tine bass.
The grass and hay crop must be COM
paratively light, even under the most fav-
orable conditions that may now ensue. A
hot dry May is usually disastrous to the
hav croD On account Of IT, n little frmef
feeling in butter may be expected.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-06-05
MONTAGUE.

Especial Correspondence to the PREss)
MONTAGUE, June I've are very thank
full for the late rains.
Corn planting is thing of the past.
Potatoes bugs have arrived although
the Delaware Valley Railroad has not.
Mrs. Fenny Lundy does not improve.
Montague as usual sent it's full quota to
Port Jervis to attend the show last We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Fanny Westfall has the finest look
ing piece of rye in the town.
Mr.. Leo Sehubiger well known at Mil
ford, is confined to his home with liver
trouble.
Billy Conkling of Port Jervis had lots
of fun down here the other day with a
balky horse.
Mrs. VIM. Owen was seriously injured
week ago by being thrown from her wa
gon which came in collision with Linn
Hornbecks wagon A reliable eye wit
ness informs us the lady was to blame.
Decoration Day was observed as usual
over here the members of Col. Nyce post
of Milford making their annual visit to our
cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. B. Kerr took in the
excursion yesterday.
Jas. Bennett of the Gazette fame passed
through here Thursday.
Great Scott | Has it come TO that ?
am informed that the Board of Domestic
Missions Of the Reformed Church will send
minister here for the summer If the peo-
pie will furnish his board Verify did
not know Montague was heathen town.
A number Of Montague citizens attended
a law suit at Hainesville yesterday before
Squire James Fuller. VIM. Reinchardt
sued Abe Casterline for $50 for the value
of some manure which the town commit
tee of Montague sold to Reinchardt at prl-
vate sale without attachment for taxes on
the Nearpass farm. Casterline bought the
farm and used the manure which Rein
chardt bought for $40 but did not remove
hence the suit. 1 do not know the out
come, but do know someone evaded the
law. More later.
The PRESS is kept lively by the interest
ing letters which appear from Layton
Your Pike county scribes are rather lazy
Wake up Hixon.
Milford is going to have a show. Well
bet you will have crowd to it from this
side Of the bridge.
The Montague race track has been put
In shape Wild Bill has had his legs oilet
and is ready for any horse in his class,
DICK
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-06-05
DELAWARE.

Especial Correspondence to the Press
DELAWARE. June 1.-The recent rains
started vegetation again with renewed vi
gor.
Allan w. Hornbeck of Egypt Mills has
announced himself as a candidate for
County Treasurer.
Mr.. Joseph Bensley has taken contract
of H. f. Sanderson to build large store
house for the Lewis Batting Co., Wall
paperyM Massachusetts,. The framework will
be gotten out in Pike county then it will
be shipped to Massachusetts, where Mr..
Bensley will go to erect it.
Mr.. Henry S. Schuyler has fine team
of young horses, which he offers for sale.
ANY one wishing to purchase a good team
will do well in giving him call.
The Meadow Brook Sabbath school will
observe Children's Day on June fourteenth
at $50 p. IN.
The Mt. Prospect Sabbath school was
organized on Sunday last with Mr.. Hy-
men W. Heater as Superintendent and
Mrs. Hannah Bensley as assistant superin-
tendent.
Mr. Manley Lord Of East Orange made a
flying trip to Pike county last week.
SPECTATOR.