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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
Makes a Bitter Attack in the
Senate on the United States
Supreme Court.
Income Tax Decision Contrary
to Precedent and a Gen.
eral Surprise.
Editor Pulitzer Denounced For
Inviting Foreign Official
Opinions.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.-The senate
was treated TO one of Senator Vests
characteristic speeches. He arraigned
the supreme court for the income tax
decision; he laid the responsibility for
the lack Of revenue at their door, when
they exempted the "sordid wealth Of
the land" from taxation; he contraSted
the records of the present and past ad-
ministrations; he threw some light
upon heretofore unknown chapters in
the history of the Mckinley law; he
denounced the financial dependence of
this country and Of others upon the
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
ESCAPES PUNISHMENT.
Postmaster at Thomson, Mimi,
an Alleged EmbeZzler,
Takes Poison.
Department Inspector Just
Arrived to investigate
the Office.
Sensation at Helena Over tho
Alleged Bribery Of AL
dermen.

DULUTH, Jan. Sc. A. Peterson,
postmaster at Thomson, Mimi, was
robbed last March of 800, the amount
of remittance due the department at
Washington. Since then he has been
running behind in his remittances until
the shortage amounted to over $500.
Captain James Wood, postoffice in
spector, pursuant to orders from the de-
partment, got off at Thomson at 9:65
a. m, and, not seeing the postmaster,
followed the mail sack into the Office.
A few moments later the postmaster
appeared and distributed the mail in
the usual order. Then he sat down in
a chair and in less than seven minutes
was dead. 1t is believed that he took
strychnine.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
One Will Soon he Called to Act on Wis
consin Reapportionment.

MADISON, Wis, Jan. Sit is learned
from an authority close to the governor
that call will probably be issued Feb.
for ar extra session to convene late in
February or early i'll March for the re-
apportionment of Wisconsin. Governor
Upham refused to deny or confirm the
statements. 1t is said the decision to
call an extra session was made by the
governor after a long conference with
ex-senator John G. Spooner. The latter
refused to discuss the extra session
question at the conclusion of their talk,
but admitted he was not adverse to a
reapportionRe OF Wisconsin.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
Spotted Cigars.

There is tradition among cigar
smokers, which finds more o. less Gre
dence, to the effect that spotted cigars
are the best. To meet the demand for
spotted goods some manufacturers use
diluted sulphuric acid, which, Loiag
literally sprinkled on the tobacco to be
used for wrappers, gives the desired
speckled appearance. In justification OF
this practice the manufacturers say it
doesn't hurt the cigar at all and it
pleases some smokers New York
World.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
Orders Issued That Show She
is Preparing For Possible
Emergencies.
Flying Squadron of Six Ships
Ready to Sail at a Mo-
ment'S Notice.
Indian Troops in Transit In
terCepted and Sent to
the Cape.

LONDON, Jan. S.-The Times makes
the following announcement: Orders
have been sent to Portsmouth, Devon
port and Chatham for the immediate
commissioning of six ships to form a
fying squadron, the object of which
is obviously to have squadron ready
for any required emergency. 1t will be
composed of two first class battleshipS,
two first class and two second class
cruisers. Probably the Royal Oak and
the Revenge will be chosen. The posi-
bility of commissioning such squad
ron at moments notice shows that
our resources are better than was sup
posed, and is proof that our naval or
ganization has greatly improved Of late
years. 1t has also been decided to dis
patch naval force to Delagoa bay, but
It is unknown whether it will be COM
posed of vessels from the Cape or from
the East Indies.
In an editorial The Times hopes that
the Mediterranean feet will be with
drawn from Salonica and ordered else
where and prepared for emergencies.
Will Send Troops From India.
The Daily Telegraph announces that
it has been decided to intercept the
troops in transit to and from India, i'll
order to send reinforcementS to the
Cape. II also states that troops will be
sent from England and that a first
class cruiser has been ordered to Della
goa bay.
s'@ A special dispatch from Berlin says
that DR.. Leyds, the secretary of state
Of the Transvaal, has received dis
patch which states that the Transvaal
demands from England an indemnity
Of $500, 600 for DR.. Jameson's invasion.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
DICKINSON WILL BE FIRST
Gc:5 the Benefit of q Law of the Last
North Dakota Legislature.

SCs.' tho BeDeTC Oh q LAW tne Last
North Dakota Legislature.
DICKINSON, N. D., Jan. Sit is prob
able that Dickinson will be the first
place in the state to take advantage Of
chapter % of the revised codes Of North
Dakota, which provides that when a
town furnishes a building wherein not
less than 100, 600 pounds of wool may be
stored free from June 10 to Aug. 81, and
shall notify the commissioner OF agri,
culture OF the same, he shall there upon
advertise in this and other states that q
wool market will be held at a certain
time in that town. Last year DiclSin-
son shipped 1000 pounds of wool,
and the clip of this year will much ex-
ceed that of 1895. John w. Currie,
chairman of the state board of railroad
commissioners, has taken the matter
up with the Northern Pacific officials,
asking them to erect wool warehouse
at Dickinson that will hold from 300-
600 to 500, 900 pounds.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09

vino he was-had been mainly response
bic in fastening the sordid despotism Of
wealth upon the country by his change
Of front.
1t was beyond credibility that Van
dcrbilt, with his hundreds of millions,
should have to pay no more than the
poorest of men, and that the army and
navy must be used TO support him i'll
his rights, as must be the case if the de-
clsiOn was to stand.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
Washington omcia's Have No News.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Sat the state
department it is said that no informa-
tion has been received concerning the
reported critical condition Of affairs at
Havana. AS the navy department has
no ships in Cuban waters no informa-
ton comes from that source. The in-
telligence from Cuba is of such an
alarming character that some surprise
is expressed, even by officials, that no
word comes to the government as to
the situation.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
Wild Flower, hut nothing is known
here concerning her since Dec. IL.
Eight Hundred stonecutters Ont.

CHICAGO, Jan. Slight hundred
stonecutters are out Oh a strike. The
trouble is over stone planning machines
which Go the work Of seven men and
may be run by common laborers
Wherever these machines are used the
union demands that only union stone
cutters be employed.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
OFFERS THEM FREE LAND
Scheme to Colonize Armenians In New
Mexico.

TheAtCO.
DENVER, Jan. S.-A special to The
Republican from Santa Fe, n. NJ,
says: Amado Chaves, territorial super.
intendent of public instruction, has ad-
dressed letter to Edward +. Cragin
chairman of the Chicago executive
committee to aid the Armenians, thank
ing for his suggestion of colonizing
these people in New Mexico, and offer
ing to supply the necessary land free Of
cost. In Western Valencia county,
along the line of the Atlantic and Pa
cifc railroad, Mr.. Chaves has extended
landed interests and he proposes to
to place at the disposal of the Chicago
Armenian association, free of cost, all
the land they may desire to colonize up
to 800, 900 acres.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
MANY CITIZENS INVOLVED.
Sensational Charges OF Bribery Made at
Helena.

HELENA, Mon, Jan. Sit Leaked
out during the afternoon that the pres
ent committee which is secretly investi-
eating the charges of bribery between
the city water company and the alder
men, has unearthed some sensational
features showing that bribery was at.
tempted to insure the passage Of certain
measures.
So plain are the alleged attempts at
bribery that the whole matter is to be
presented to the next grand jury. Citi-
zens of high standing are involved, and
the magnitude of the affair grows
deeper as the investigation continues
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
SUITS KNOCKED OUT.
Victims of the Butte Explosion Not
Likely to Recover Damages.

Iiheiy
BUTTE, Mon, Jan. S.-An important
ruling by Judge Mediation virtually
knocks out a score or more Of suits fer
damages for death and injuries at the
great explosion a year ago when 5S
were killed and hundreds wounded.
The case on trial was that Of Joseph
Milano VS.. Kenyon & Connell CONNER
cial Company and r. j. Connell and
w r. Kenyon, Trustees, for personal
injuries. At the conclusion of the evil
dence for plaintiff, motion made by
the defense for non-suit az to trustees,
was sustained by Judge Mediation. This
leaves the only redress against the COM
pany, which is now III the hands Of the
sheriff under the attachment by the
creditors, and which is virtually bank.
rupt.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
Consider Mobilizing Militia.
THE kAISER'S LATEST.

Does Not Recognize Ensland's- Suzer-
ainty Over the GrGnsvaa!.
BERLIN, Jan. .S.-Ata special audience
which DR.. w. j. Leyds, the secretary
OF state Of the Transvaal, had with
Emperor William Tuesday, his majesty
declared that he would not recognize
any claim of suzerainty over the Trans.
vaal.
Creat Britain, by the treaty of 1854,
claims suzerainty over the Transvaal
republic.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
western College Athletics.

CHICAGO, Jan. S.-A movement is
on foot among Western colleges which,
if consummated, will mean independ.
ence in college athletics. Conway
Mcmillan of the University Of Mime
sofa has sent out letters proposing q
conference to adjust matters between
the COLLEGES
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
Cabinet Held n Long Session.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-All the men,
bers attended the cabinet meeting dur.
ing the day. The session was pro-
tracted one. In view Of the bond cali
and the pending economic legislation it
is felt these subjects came i'll for con-
sideration at the long session.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
Lost a2.sh9.OOO In Gold.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-The treasury
lost 81, 1853, 900 in gold bars and 1896.
OOO in gold coin Tuesday and received
from the Mercantile National bank of
New York $5O0,OO0 in exchange for
currency, making the net loss for the
day 81, 10000. This leaves the true
amount of the reserve at the close of
business &5S. 1876. TO.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
Have Agreed to Lay Down Arms.

LoNDoN, Jan. S.-Sir Hercules Rob-
inson has telegraphed to the colonial
onlce under date of Pretoria, Jan. Z, as
follows: The reform committee has re.
solved to relinquish their arms and
70 comply with the demands of the
Transvaal government.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
Will Finally Have to Dissolve.

OTTAWA, Ont, Jan. S.-Parliamenr
will adjourn for two weeks to permit
Premier Bowel to patch up his cabinet,
7even members of which have resigned.
No one here, hoycver, doubts that tn
alal outcome viii be dissolution.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
No Additional Vessels for Turkey.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-The contin-
ued reports of the assembling of a large
United States feet in Turkish waters is
discredited by those i'll position to
know at the navy department. 1t is
pointed out that the feet already there
is ample to give any moral effect to
such urgent demands on Turkey as this
government might determine upon.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
PRESS FIGHTING GERMANY
Ieeiing Against Emperor william Grow.
ing In England.

LONDON, Jan. S.-The feeling here
against Emperor William and Ger
many, on account of the formers dis
patch OF ngratulation to President
Kruger, apparently ignoring British
suzerainty over the Transvaal republic,
continues among all classes of people,
and the war sentiment against Ger
many rises as time passes. 1t is under
stood that the arsenals and dock yards
are being overhauled.
Consider Mobilizing Militia.
The Globe prints some sensational
news under the following scare head.
lines:
"Activity in the War Office-Antici-
pated Military Measures
a dispatch received here from the
the military camp at Aldershot says
that the general belief, almost backed
by proof, prevails there that the au-
thorities are considering the mobilizing
Of the army reserves and part of the
militia. The men employed in the
stores are all very busy.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
Employees Again Dissatisfied.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. S.-The street
railway situation has again assumed a
serious phase, and it is possible that
another strike will be the outcome in
the near future. The employees assert
that the traction officials are rapidly
placing new men and also the imported
men on the best runs.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
RcatwoIe as Chairman.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.-Representa- ..
tive Heatwole has been appointed chair
man Of the subcommittee of the foreign
affairs committee, appointed under the
Harris resolution, to ascertain the
boundary between Canada and the
United States along the northern lakes.
They will report to the full committee
the result of their investigations.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
Irishmen Cheered For the Beers.

DUBLIN, Jan. S.-There was largely
attended meeting Of Irish Nationalists
at Wexford. Mr.. John Redmond ad-
dressed the meeting. References which
he made to tho British invasion of the
Transvaal brought forth loud and con-
tiMued cheers fox the Beers
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
WILD FLOWER LOST AT SEA,
'Aiied From Philadelphia Dec, IL with
M a Crew of Thirty,

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. S.-The well
Lnown British tank steamer Wild
Fbwer, which sailed from Philadelphia
Jec. IL for Rouen, France. with a
Mgo OF crude oil in bulk, valued at
~ ,653, and manned by q crew of 80
IN all told, is believed to have been
wn up or foundered at sea and all
na9ds perished. Secretary Sherwood
= she Maritime Exchange has received
blegram from London requesting
rmation regarding the missing
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
EIGHT MILES FROM HAVANA.
Insursent Fires Raging Near the Gu
ban Capital.

HAVANA, Jan. Sword has just
been received that the sounds of cam
non and musketry have been heard il
the neighborhood of Guanayja, an i'm
portant town of 1000 inhabitants in
Pinar del Rio, 40 miles southwark of
Havana. 1t is supposed that an en-
gagement is taking place there between
the forces of General Valdez and the
insurgents. but the numbers engaged
or the course which the fortune Of the
fight is taking is not known.
The insurgents are burning and de-
stroying up to within eight miles Of
Havana. The district around the vii
lage of Galabazar suffered during the
day. That town is only two miles
from Vento, where the apparatus is
located upon which Havana depends
for its water supply.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
For the Relief of Settlers.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.--Senator Davis
has introduced bill for the relief of
claimants on the public lands under the
homestead laws. This bill is for the
relief of settlers who lost their claims
because they We're unable to live upon
them during the hard times.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
War News via Madrid.

MADRID, Jan. S.-The Correspond.
encia states that the insurgents have
attacked Hoyo Colorado, which is three
leagues from Havana. The Spaniards
were outnumbered and surrendered
General Campos, it is further stated,
defeated the insurgents near Havana.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
In the Future.

Mrs. De Fashion (about leaving the
children's party)-Marie!
Nursegirl-Yes, ma'am.
Mrs. De Fashion-It's time for rs TO
90 homo. Which Of these children u
mine?-Philadelphia Telegraph.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09


ident and the secretary of the treasury
Cor their proposition to retire the green.
backs and place the circulation in the
hands of the national banks; quoted
Secretary Carlisle against himself, and
in conclusion declared that the conflict
between
Bimetallism and the Gold Standard
was irresistible, and that the sooner
that it was decided the better it would
be for our public and private life The
other feature of the session grew out of
the introduction by Mr.. Chandler of a
bill for a popular loan through the
issue of postal savings certificates. In
the course of Mr. Chambers remarks
the cable replies of the Prince of Wales,
the Rothschilds and others to the New
York World were alluded to, and Mr..
Lodge claimed that the editor of The
World had been guilty Of violating Sec
ton 5,335 Of the revised statutes III
holding communication with officials of
another government, the purpose of
which "was to interfere with measure
of the United States"
Mr.. Gray of Delaware rebuked both
Mr.. Lodge and Mr.. Chandler for the
suggestion that public opinion could
not be solicited either here or abroad on
any question and affirmed that just
public opinion III all civilized centers
must be the final arbitrator of all dis.
putes.
Senator Vests Hot Shot.
Senator Vest began his speech by say
ing that the Democratic party did not
seek to evade the responsibility for the
legislation Of the last congress, not
withstandirg it had only an ostensible
majority i'll the senate, and then he
passed rapidly to his subject by declar-
ing that the Wilson law would have af-
forded ample revenue for the support
Of the government but for the supreme
court decision declaring the income tax
unconstitutional.
THAT the court should have rendered
such a decision" he said, "was a mat
ter Of surprise-of surprise TO every in
telligent lawyer in the country, espe-
cially those of US in congress who were
engaged in formulating the legislation.
In my Judgment, no Judgment has ever,
in the history Of the country, been rem
dered which has done so much TO de.
stroy the influence of that high tribunal
and excite distrust on the part of the
people of this country"
Roasted for Change OF Front.
Mr.. Vest declared that he would not
trust himself in the senate to say what
he would be tempted to say OF this
opinion, but he would leave it to the
members Of the court to stigmatize it
as it deserved. Mr. Vest was most Sc
we're in his direct characterization of
the conduct of the justice who changed
his opinion after the first opinion be.
lore the second was rendered. He
would not, he said, attempt to enter
into that Justices motives, but that
lustice-and he (Vest) did not know
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
Boy Burned to Death.

GREEN BAY, Wis, Jan. S.-The
young son of William Mcconnell was
fooling around wax candle and his
clothes caught fire. The child was
burned to death. Mrs Mcconnell was
also badly burned III attempting to ex-
tinguish the flames.
EXTRA SESSION PROBABLE.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09

Big Demand For Ronds at Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, Jan. S.-The local de-
mand for the new issue of government
bonds is growing rapidly and it now
seems probable that $4,000, 900 or $5,-
Go 900 will be taken here.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
Influx of Refugees Continues.

The influx of refugees from the
whole of the territory surrounding
Havana continues, and, apparently, it
is not possible to obtain sufficient means
of transportation to accommodate the
fleeing families and their household
goods. The country seems to be en-
tirely abandoned to the insurgent army
and no movement apparently avails to
check them.
The eastern portion of the island
seems not to have been entirely stripped
of an effective force of insurgents. a
report from Santa Clara says that the
troops encountered the insurgent band
led by Pancho Carrillo, and in the bat
tie which ensued sustained loss of so.
Stories Wildly Exaggerated.
WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-A World dis
patch from Havana says: Gable dis
patches from New York report wildly
exaggerated stories Of the condition of
affairs here. The fact is the city is SO
quiet as to give rise to surprise on the
part Of old, experienced residents.
There has been no anticipation, founded
on substantial reasons, that the rebels
viii change their policy and attempt to
occupy a town which could only be
taken after real battle. Among the
Cuban sympathizers, Of course. there is
much individual excitement which
finds 10 collective expression. The
Spaniards, especially the merchants
and tradespeople, who are suffering
from the prostration of trade, feel ex-
treme anxiety on account Of their busi-
ness
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-01-09
GEORGE @. VEST.

nonied influence; ha attackas the pres.
ident and the secretary of the treasury
Cor their proposition to retire the green.
backs and place the circulation in the
hands of the national banks; quoted
Secretary Carlisle against himself, and
in conclusion declared that the conflict
between
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1896-12-26

A successful operation of removing Il
needle from lady's hand by means Of
an N-ray picture was performed yestcr
day afternoon by Drs Magic and Gill
bert.
Mrs. James Wood, wife Of a foreman
Of a logging camp at Swan River, in
brushing Oft table last Saturday struck
needle with her hand ana drove it into
the flesh eye first. The needle broke,
leaving about three-quarters of an inch
in the hand
Mrs. Wood came to Duluth yesterday
and two impressions Of the injured
member were taken from the Wartield-
Hardy N-ray coil one was an exposure
81 > seconds and the other Of SOsecUnds.
Both showed the needle between the
metacarpal bones Of the first and mid
lie fingers.
An operation resulted in the finding
of the ueedle at the point indicated by
the N-rav but embedded in tendon
running from the first finger. Dr. Magic
states that without the N-ray picture
the needle could not have been located
for it was entirely hidden in the ten
DON Duluth Tribune.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1896-12-26
TIRED MOTHERS find he'll
III lipou = NdlSap dllIld- W men CIV
them pure blood, a good appetite al
new and needed STRENGTH.

:, >, ~ = !. II
ii'' '''. ''',I' ','s ~, M, -, ''''.'
:, "7'',''' ~ u i-,'N''''''' '''''i
~ ~ '''' - -" I,n,
Home journal during 1885,. 1t is a hu-
uorous s.orv ana has the unioue title
#. The Hnrr,ar Who Moved Paradise"
i i j seemed 10 Mrs. Wards "An Old
Mans Paradise" the husband taking
~, tha Non where Miss Phelps had ma
tnr,IIv npt If down when she became
Mrs Ward.
Mrs. Prllariis was given a verdict
for $50, by the jury in the libel case
against The Minneapolis journal. The
case viii no doubt be appealed, for I'M
less it is the cases against the Leader
and Telegram are practically settled.
Il behoovcs rs to he very careful these
close times, As to what We say AMI how
we say it. None Of Us can afford to pay
out hard earned money to appease the