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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06
FutnI sunday SCHOOL Picnic.

Knoxville. Tenn, Aug. IA horri-
bic fatality occurred at Lake OttoZee,
n summer resort five miles from this
city. this afternoon. A Sunday school
picnic was in progress. and the recent
ly erected "chutcs'' were doing n good
business. As of the boats came
down the chute, having aboard thirteen
small children. Il row boat crossed its
path as il StrrCk the water, and four
occupants of the row boat were killed
or injured. The dead are James Perry,
aged Il: Walter Wright, aged 21; Miss
Carrie phibbs. aged Il; Miss Mary
foster of Alabama. injured, and will
die.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06

Nicotine stands unrivalled as the
safest. surest cure for scab and ticks.
1t is the only remedy that does not in
lure or shrink the sheep, while stimu-
lating wool growth. The reason why
waste tobacco is not universally used
for a sheep dip is the impOssibility OF
preparing n bath from it of uniform
nicotine strength. Another objection
Is heavy freight charges on weak to-
bacco extracts or bulk scraps and
stems. At the Skabcura Dip Co.'S
large factory in Chicago, nicotine is
Obtained % uniform strength. guaran-
teed twenty times stronger than any
tobacco extract ever made before.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06
EncamDmCnt Rates.

inquiries are frequently received at Grand
ArHtF headquarters i'll st. Paul about raj
loau rates FOR the encampmcnt from points
N the Northwest. This Information can be
obtained from local agents. IN most eases
Ue rate Will be one fare for the round trip.
The time limit on tickets. when sold. vii!
" nIteen days, but the time may be eX-
SenG"a to Sept. 80 10y depositing tickets
SNn the joint agent in ST Paul before
these half-fare tickets from Northwest
sh points will be sold for trains arriving
Sept. l..
ms is the general plan for cncampment
observe.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06
LAST DAYS OF POMPEII
~ viii BE Produced at st. Paul
Hinn.. During the EuCan! pncnt.

One of the features of the G. \. Il. cn.
Gnplent will be the grand pyrotechmic
usptay known as the LAS Days of Posi-
pen. which was produced at the worlds
laT ana has never been seen elsewhere In
us perfection except at Manhattan Beach,
v !. Tn management OF this spectacle
las been induced 10 produce it here during
ehcampmcnt week. 1t is said that il re
CURES twenty ears TO transport the scenery
aud apparatus used In giving the display.
Ihe story OF the Last Days of PompciL. q"
y graphically described IN the last chap
teEs of Lord Lyttou's celebrated book. is
wonderfully and wildly brought out IN this
realistic work. II is Il matter OF cOugrauI-
auon that visitors to 81. Paul that week
may be permitted 10 SEQ It..
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06
That Terrible scourue.

Malarial disease is invariably supple
mented by disturbance Of the liver. the
bowels, the stomach and the nerves. To
the removal Of both the cause and Its eff
fects, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Is fully
adequate. 1t fills the bill' as NO other
remedy does, performing Its work thor
oughly. Its ingredients are pure and whole
so'He. end 1t admirably serves to build up
a system broken by Ill health and shOrn OF
strength. Constipation. liver and kidney
complaint and nervousness are conquered
by IL.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06

The Minister-And YOU. Henry Mont
morency Benedict. do you take this
woman to be your welded wifc-to
cherish and protect her in sickness and
in health. in veal or in w
The Groom GnterruptinG)-HOld on,
this is no cycling tournament.-C!eve-
land Leader.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06
Fired nj strikers.

Cleveland. o., Aug. Trouble ut
the works of the brown Hosting and
Conveying Machine company is not
over vet. This afternoon +. II. Buck
ingham. a non-union workinpman, be-
came frightened while passing a small
crowd of strikers who have not re-
turned to work. and. drawing two re-
yolvers. fired at thr men. neither OF the
bullets taking effect. He W0s imme-
diately arrested.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06
To Cleanse the system.

Effectually. yet loLtly, when costive
or bilious, or when the blood is impure
or sluggish, TO permanently overcome
habitCal constipation, TO awaken the
kidneys and livex' to II healthy activity
without irritating Or weakening them,
TO dispel headaches, colds or fevers,
use Syrup of Figs.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06

THE door { o Il university education
is closed to me because l am Il wo-
man
But you don't want Il university ed
ucatiOn."
Certainly not. But | want To see
what is beyond the door."-Detroit
Tribune.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06
A Fair Inference,

Stokeley-I met Gibson in Chicago.
He spoke of you.
Rrokley-Indeed! he REMEMBERED
you. then:
Stokeley-Oh. yes; said he eve
would forget me.
Brokley-Then you wv him money,
too?-YonkerS Statesman.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06
Still Suppressing Crime.

Excited CitiZen-Officer, I've just
been held up! There goes the scoun-
drel that did it!
Efficient POliCeman-In tend to him
I'm a minute. I'm after a little rascal
that's ridin' his bicycle without any
lantern.-ChicagO Tribune.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06
Those Trusting Eyes,

She-Dearest, am l the first girl you
ever loved?''
He-Little sweetheart, the man who
could look into those trusting blue eyes
and tell a falsehood is not fit TO live.
SO prepare yourself to hear the truth.
You are.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06

story of Wordsworth and His Wife.
The other day it was my good
fortune to lunch in the company Of
several poets Of fame and repute.
There We're present at this delectable
and memora bic banquet one of the
most charming and witty American
women that the world has known.
The poets were recording various good
stories, and one of them related Il tale
he had heard of the poet Wordsworth
by one who had known him intimately.
1t seems that this bard was in the
habit of writing at night and i'll the
early morning., and that he used 10
arouse his wife and eXClaim, about 4
O'Clock, Maria, get up, | have thought
of Il good word!' WhereupOn his ODE
dent helpmate arose, and recorded ii
upon paper. About an hGlr afterward
a new inspiration would seize the poet.
and he would call out. Maria. get up.
I've thought of n better wOrd!' We
listened TO this story with admiration.
but the bright-eyed American re-
marked. with Il wave Of the red rose
In her hand. We'll, If he'd been my nus,
band. should have said. Wordsworth,
get up, I've thought Of a bad word" "
--GentlewOman.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06

Guest (of summer hotel TO proprie-
torl-Your head clerk is one of the
most accommodating men l aver saw.
Proprietor-Im glad you think so.
What has he done for YOU:
Guest-I put 500 in the safe and he
let nc have 81 of il back.-Life.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06
On Board Shin.

Ptkin-Brace up, old boy Seasick-
yss can be thrown off If you will only
think so
SimpSOn-DO you-Sce-any one
throwing it off-faster than-I ann
Detroit Free Press.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06
HOW to GROW 4Oc wheat.

Salzer's Fall Seed Catalogue tells
rou. It's worth thousands to the wide
awake farmer. Send 4-cent stamp for
catalogue and free samples of grains
and grasses for fall sowing. John A.
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse. Wis.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06
Personal.

ANY ONE who has been benefited BY the
use Of DR.. Williams Pnk Pills, will re-
ceive Information OF much value and in
terest by writing TO Pink Pills, l.. q. Box
1899 Philadelphia. Pa.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06

My doctor said I would die, but Piso's
Cure for Consumption cured me.-Amos
Kelner. Cherry Valley, Ius., Nov. %, 30.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06

In a pack OF cards there are ca, 0l3 $50,
600 different whist hands.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06

There are seventy-two places called s,
Etlenne In France.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06

There are now In Paris over 1000 Amer
lean female art students
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06

Six persons lose their lives through par
afin lamp accidents each week In London.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06

EjTS stonped free and permanently cured. No
as After first days use OF DIR. kline'sGreAJ Nerve
RestOrer. Ere. 8 trial bottle and treatise.
Send ~ Dr. kLISE. y3l Arch St.. Philadelphia, Pa
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06
SarsapariHa
..od's pills are the best after-dinner Pills.
Set Right.

SLopkeeper-Let me see. You are
Mr. Henleigh's wife, are you not?
Mrs. Henleigh-No, sir; Mr.. Henleigh
e nv busbaud.-Roston Transcript.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06

Hegeman's CamphOr Ice with Giycerine
Cures Chapped Hands and Face, Tender or Sore Feet
Chilblains, Piles, &c. Z. q. Clark Co. New Haven, CT
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06

1t is said that bees can fly 20 per cent
faster than pigeons.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06

Eighty-hve per cent OF the people who
are lame are affected on the left side.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06

Suicides Ia Paris average eleven q day
in December and eighteen In June.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06

The thieves OF Great Britain stea! over
$500, 600 worth OF property weekly.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06

London firms are said to spend over $40,
0CO, 600 Il wee, In advertising.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06

ihe speaker and forty member consti.
'ute a house Of
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06

Nthe'een million gallons Of beer are con
suneu In the United Kingdom each week.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06
II the Baby f. Cutting Teeth.


sure spl use that od and w~elI-tried remedy, Mrs
'LSsLow's SoorHING SYRUP for Chi.-rel Teething.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-08-06
Halls Catarrh Cure.
A True gentleman.

IS taken internally. Price. 15c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-20
THREE FORMIDABLE EXPEDITIONS
FiIibustering Vessels on the Way to
Cuba.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 19.-The
Record to-day says three of the largest
and most formidable filibustering expedl-
tlons that have ever left the United States
are now on their way to the coast OF
Cuba, and all have thus far escaped the
vigilance Of the government officials and
Standards who have been watching them
ana their many passengers and large car
goes of ammunition, dynamite, guns, and
other war materials. These vessels are
the steamers Three Friends, from jack
sonyiile. and Commodore. from Charles
ton. s. c. and the schooner Stanbury
from Port Tampa, Fla The two former
vessels have left within the last
forty-eight hours. The Stanbury
sailed Tuesday. All cleared as coastwise
vessels. and are expected, IL not caught
by Spanish gunboats now on the watch,
to arrive at their ultimate destinations
minus passengers and cargoes.
General Francesca Leyte Vidal. a Vete-
ran of the last Cuban var IS in charge
of the military expedition on the Three
Friends. He is a native OF Mayari Cuba.
Colonel NuneZ, of this city, is believed
TO have charge of the expedition on the
Commodore.
The Stanbury IS a small schooner, and
slowed in her hold is a cargo, consisting
of 800 tons OF ammunition. Fearing the
fate of her consort, the Competitor, the
Stanbury will approach the coast OF Cuba
where things are less warlike. leaving
the western end OF the island 10 the
steam vessels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-20
THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRACY.
to Chicago-Platform In
sists on Free Coinnge.

LITTLE ROCK. ARK. June 19-The
Democratic State Convention at l2:io
O'Clock this morning elected Senator
James Jones' Senator James II. Berry,
Carroll Armstrong. and J. T. W. Tillar
delegates-at-large TO the national con-
vention. The following platform was
unanimously adopted:
1--WE favor bimetallism. and 10 that end
we insist upon the free and unlimited
coinage Of both silver and gold at the
ratio Of l6 TO !, as money OF final re-
demptlon. with equal legal-tender power
independently Of the action OF any other
nation.
terest-bearing bonds for any purpose in
time Of peace. We demand that the
government shall not surrender but shall
always exercise the lawful option TO re-
deem its obligations In either gold or
silver. as may be most convenient
I'VE demand the repeal OF the present
laws discrediting the silver mopey OF
the nation, and permitting the making OF
private contracts payable In gold alone.
I'VE are opposed to the national-bank-
ing system. and favor only the money Of
the Constitution; and we believe that
the power and duty of the government to
furnish circulating medium should not
be delegated 10 private corporations
1--WE favor the collection OF an income
tax as a part of the revenue OF the
General Government. and demand such
constitutional amendments as may be
necessary to authorize the same.
1--WE affirm the oft-repsated declara-
ton of the Democratic party in favo: OF
a tariff for revenue only.
1--WE favor the election OF United States
senators by vote of the people in prl-
mary elections.
The various congressional districts OF
the State yesterday afternoon elected the
following delegates to the Democratic
National Convention:
First District-Charles Coffin and John
B. Driver
Second District-John S. Little and J.
SumDter.
Third District-Paul Jones and w. K.
Ramey.
Fourth District-J. Wallace and George
A. Mansfield.
Fifth District-R. B. Davidson and Phil.
d. Scott.
Sixth District-J. w. Crockett and A.
s. Layton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-20
QUICK RIDE TO THE SEA.
A Pleasant, Cheap Trip--surf Bath
ing, Fishing, Change, and Recrea-

A Pleasant, Cheap Trip-surf Bath
ing, Fishing, Change, md Recrea-
tion.
The popular Chesapeake and Ohio route
Sunday Excursion 10 Old Point, Buckroe,
Newport News, and Norfolk affords a
most delightful days outing. Round-trip
fare, one dollar. Special fast train leaves
Broad-Street Station this and every Sun
day at $50 A NJ, arriving at Newport
News at 1915 A. NJ. and Old-Point at 1880
A. NJ. connecting with electric line for
Buckroe. Returning, leaves Old Point
I r. NJ, Newport News 7l5 p NJ. and
arrives at Richmond p. NJ. Traction
lire street-cars pass Broad-Street sta
ton.
Special arrangements have been made
with the Hygea, Chamberlin's. and the
Sherwood hotels 20 serve dinner 10 ex-
cursionists at low rates. Excurslonists
returning from Norfolk leave a. $50 p. NJ.
Norfolk tickets are also good on train
leaving Norfolk at a. NJ. following Mon
day, arriving Richmond at 1915 A. NJ. II
you desire a pleasant trip. good surf bath
ing. excellent fishing. and a days change
and recreation, remember the popular
Chesapeake and Ohio route excursion is
the proper method of obtaining these ia
cllities. Tickets at Broad-Street Station
and on the train.
HORACE F. SMITH. Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-20
poolxer Given Nine Years.

The Henrco County Court was engaged
Yesterday in the trial Of Robert Booker
(colored), charged with committing
criminal assault on little colored giIl
named Flora Lee on the lst or April last'
Commonwealth's-A s-Attorney Sands, ASSIST
ed by Mr. james Russell, conducted the
prosecution. and Messrs. w. ii. Beye-
ridge and George w. Thomas represented
the accused.
The case was concluded I'm the afternoon,
and the Jury, after remaining out Tor
about ten minutes, returned Verdlct
giving Booker nine years in the penlten-
tiary. ,..,...
The evidence. while proving conclusive
Is the attempted commission or the crime;
did not satisfy the jury as 10 us actual
commission. hence the verdict.
SQUIRE Nelson has had quite tangled
German case on his hands for some days
mast. The case was called yesterday at
noon for the second time. but the Com
monwealth's Attorney being engaged IN
the County Court. it was again continued.
The squabble seems 10 be about place
on which several German families live,
In which the rent is involved. However,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lavinka were war
ranted by Mr.. John Dern, and Layinka
has also issued a warrant against Dern.
charging him with threatening 10 XIII MS
dogs and fowls
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-20
Mr.. EDMUND DEAD.
Passed Away at His Home on South
Fourth Street Last Evening.
WAS SICK ONLY A SHORT WHILE.
Brief Outline sketch of His Career
Was for Many Years a Prominent
nachfnist of This City-Enginecr
I'm the Confederate Navy.

Mr.. Horace Porter Edmund. one of
Richmond's oldest businessmen. passed
away at his home. No. SO2 south Fourth
street. last evening shortly after o'clock.
Mr.. Edmund had been sick with a
stomach complaint for over a month, but
was not considered dangerously i'll, and
his death was therefore unexpected.
Deceased was the Oldest son Of the late
Robert Edmund, and was born in Rich
mond, June 6, 1894. lie was educated at
the schools OF this city and subsequently
went to Taunton, Mass, where he
thoroughly mastered the profession Of
mechanical engineer.
Returning to Richmond, Mr.. Edmund
formed a copartnership with the late
William Ettinger, conducting a machine
works under the firm name Of Ettinger x
Edmund. Two years later. when the war
began. the arm turned their foundry over
10 the Confederate navy, ana Mr. Ed
mund was made an engineer In the SER
vice.
He was subsequently transferred to the
machine shops in Manchester, and was
afterwards made master mechanic OF the
Richmond and Danville road. When the
war closed the firm repossessed them
selves of their foundry. and continued
their business until in 1881, MI Ettlhser
having died, Mr.. Edmund closed the busi-
ness out and retired from active hie'
The firm Of Ettinger & Edmund ior
long time made a specially Of building
fire engines. They built the first one ever
used I'm Richmond, ana the first one put
I'D by them for the city was sold 10 the
Dueaian Government.
Deceased was a man of sterling quail
ties and was in all his dealings with his
fellow man governed by a degree OF
honesty and integrity when won lot
him the confidence and esteem OF host
of friends. He welded in early HE MISS
sarah woodbridge, who died a few years
since. He is survived by seven chiidreh-
Messrs. David r.. Lee, Malcolm o. u;
Woodbridge. and Leo c. Edmund. and
Misses Roberta and Julia Edmund:
No arrangements for the funeral nave
vet been made. but it will take place
some time tomorrow from Monumental
church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-20

need OF n rest after his exciting and ex-
acting duties Of the past fortnight. In
pursuance Of this purpose, he will leave
Tomorrow for Fulton, ILL.,. near which
place his aged mother is residing. There
he will spend a week or more. II Is his
Intention 20 participate actively In the
campaign after the Chicago convention
shall have made its nominations. and the
issues between the two parties are fairly
joined II Is doubtful II he will come
East. He believes that the great Middle
West offers a promising field for mis-
sionary work. and it is In that region
that he Will be most generally employed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-20
COMPLIMENT FROM THE KAISER.
A Wreath Presented to the First
Dragoons at Dublin.

DUBLIN. June 19.-At Curragh Camp
Dublin, yesterday, Baron Won Eckhardt
Stein, attache 10 the German Embassy
at London, presented to the First Dra-
goons. on behalf of the German Emperor,
who is honorary colonel of that regiment,
n wreath commemorative of the battle
of Waterloo. In making the presentation.
Baron Won Eckhardt Stein said he was
confident that the regiment would never
be required TO take the held against the
Kaiser or his Majesty's people. The
wreath, he said, had been sent from
Berlin as token OF the deep interest
which the Kaiser felt in the regiment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-20
Mr.. HANNA CHAIRMAN
Mckinley Manager In Command Of the
Republican National Committee,
HE is GIVEN LARGE POWERS.
Authorized to Choose All the ON.
GERS of the COMMITTEES, Even the
Treasurer, and to Appoint an Ex-
ecutive Committee.
ecutive Committee.

ST. LOUIS, June i9.-Ihe new Republj-
can National Committee met this morn.
ing at the southern Hotel for the purpose
OF organization and becoming acquainted
with each other. there having been a
number Of new men placed upon the COM
mittee by the various delegations. See.
retary Manley. OF tho old committee.
called them to order. and Powell Clayton.
OF Arkansas. presided.
On motion OF Mr. Scott, OF West Viz
ginia. the few vacancies found 20 exist
In the committee were filled, with the
exception Of tho Territory OF Alaska and
the District Of Columbia, which. owing
to the difficulty in making a selection.
were left 10 the Executive Committee.
The members OF the committee having
been sounded on the subject Il was de-
termined to elect a chairman at this
meeting. instead OF leaving the natter
open until a meeting that will probably
be held In New York two or three weeks
hence.
Mr.. Mark Hanna was nominated for
chairman, on motion OF Mr.. Payne. OF
Wisconsin, seconded by Pennsylvania and
New York. He was elected by th,
unanimous vote OF the committee. Mr..
Hanna accepted the nomination In a
short speech that was received with ap--
plause.
Mr.. Manley was made temporary secre-
tary and James f. Burke, of Pittsburg.
temporary assistant secretary. Colo-'
mel Swords, Of Iowa, the SER
geant at arms of the old COM
mittee, was kept In that position
temporarily. II was agreed that Chair
man Hanna should have full authority
TO select the officers OF the committee. in
cluding the treasurer, which Office was
not filled. even temporarily. At the in
stance OF Senator Thurston. OF Nebraska.
the following resolution was unanimously
agreed to:
Resolved. That the chairman OF this
committee is hereby empowered and .au-
thorized, after consultation with tho
candidates for President and Vice-Presi-
dent, TO appoint an executive committees
of nine members, who may or may not
be members OF this committee, and that
the chairman OF this committee snail bo
chairman ex-officio OF the said Executive
Committee"
Mr.. w. II. Andrews acted as proxy for
Senator Quay. who early this morning
left for the East No successor was
elected TO take the place of Mr.. Hobart.
OF New Jersey. who Is the nominee for
the second place on the ticket. The COM
mittee adjourned. subject to the call OF
the chairman. and IL is understood that
the next meeting will be held In New
York in about two or three weeks.