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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29
Origin Of Santa Claus.

Emmett County Republican Most
any OF the encyclopedias g Tvs
about the following history ofSanta
Claus or st. Nicholas in whom SO
many are interested at this time "
cry year:
Santa Claus did not always give
his presents on Christmas day. AS
matter of fact, Christmas day is
not the day when Santa Claus is out
and about so much as on the eve of
December the 9Th. To go back lit
tie Santa Claus or st. Nicholas
(Which is the proper name) liv1l q.
bout 500 years after Christ was born.
He was a noted bishop in Asia Mi
nor. fhe Russians adopted him az
their patron saint, and he is also the
patron saint OF seafaring men,
thieves, virgins and children-truly
mixed category. He is also Il
prominent saint Of the Greek church,
his festival is celebrated on Decem
Der the 9th. He owes his position
as Santa Claus to the fact that he
did a good turn to the three daugh-
ters OF a poor nobleman. This no.
bleman was too poor to give daugh-
ters any marriage portion, and the
legend is that Santa Claus (Which
name is d corruption of Saint Mich
olas) while passing the honse at
night threw a purse OF gold in at IN
open window three nights in success
sion, thus furnishing d dowry for
each daughter On the third night
the Dobleman watched for and dis
covered him, but the saint made him
promise not to reveal his muniii-
cence.
The custom OF placing gifts in the
shoes or stockings of children on the
eve of st. Nicholas day, aud attrib-
uting the gifts to Santa Claus, is
said 70 be derived from this incident.
In some countries the custom has
been transferred to Christmas. One
OF the quaint customs which prevailed
in En.l land at the cathedrals and
grammar schools was for the boys tc
elect boy bishop on st, Nicholas
day. at Salisbury cathedral tht
custom was observed most carefully.
The boy bishop was chosen from "a,
mong the choristers, and he held the
burlesque iuri sdiction until the Goth
Of December. the date known as In
nocents' Day. The ritual was an ex
act burlesque oi the Episcopalior
iunction-the boy bishop being at.
tended by'a suite like u real bishop.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29
How Easy TO be Mistaken.

YanktOn Gazette Our anti ex-
pansion friends will get much com
fort out OF the views of Daniel Web
ster, who with all his astuteness ac-
casionally fell down with dull thud
Here were his views on expansion
IS years ago. How sort of familiar
they sound in the light of the dis
cussions of the past 90 days:
"What do we want Of this vast,
worthless area, this region of saw
ages and wild beasts, OF deserts OF
shifting sands and whirlwinds oi
dust, cactus and prairie dogs? To
what use could We ever hope to pnt
these great deserts, or these endless
mountain ranges, impenetrable and
covered to their ba ses with eternal
snow? What can we ever hope to
do with the western coast OF 5000
miles, rock bound, cheerless and un
inviting, with not q harbor in it !?
What use have we for such coun-
try? Mr.. President | will never vote
one cent from the public treasury to
place the Pacific coast one inch near
er Boston than it is tod ay."
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29

The Sioux Falls Press trie; TO cri
icise President McKinley's southern
speeches because he frequently spoke
OF what we have accomplished, what
"this government" is and has done
That is very cheappartisan criticism
I've" refers to the American people.
Government is by and OF the peo.
pie. Any clear headed reader, not
specially hunting for an excuse to
criticise, viii readily understand that
the President always meant the
United States, her people,or her form
of government, when he referred
in proud accents to her accomplish
ments. The President is peculiarly
happy in his expressionsfor his coun-
try, and very modesti in regard TO self.
But it seems exceptionally difficult
for the opposition to find fault with
McKinley-and the Hanna bogie
don't go any more.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29

BY sending $3.50 to the un,lersi "a
ed you will receive during the coming
legislative session the Pierre Daily
Free Press containing Il fac-simile
copy OF every bill introduced i'll each
house, within 36 hours after intro
duction, together with "A report al
Legislative doings and the progress
each day OF legislation and other IN
teresting information. Send now.
W. G.. Yates, State Printer.
S. G. Dewell, Pub. Free Press
Address,
YATES & DEwELL, nierrc, s. d.
1t3
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29
EncIp Sam.

We make our own Cuban cigars.
We manufacture better news from
foreign lands than is to be found
there. We raise our own European
wines and mineral waters. The
finest French sardines in the world
come from Maine. The choicest and
most expensive of Dresden China is
grown in New Jersey. We declare
war in more places in minute than
some countries can declare in three
hours and a half. We don't want
the earth. We are it.-Trrth.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29

Dewell & Yates say that Pierre is
to have the DAILY Free Press" dur
ing the legislative session. 1t will
contain all the legislative doings.
Hope the boys will give us all the
''inside workings"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29

One bay mare J years old, Has
rope around neck, light scar
around right rontankle.
One black mare 2 years old white
spot in forehead-Tame,
One pay horse ? years old. white
strip down the face. 1t3N
II. l.. SMITH,
Rec Heights, S. d.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29

On and after Jan. 1st 1890 those
calling npon me for service at night
or upon the Sabbath day will be
charged one third extra for such
service. IT, DIR. W. Ii. LANE.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29

Ethan Allen Hitchcock, relative OF
the great Ethan Allen of revolutions
ary fame, has been appointed Secre-
tary OF the Interior to succeed Sec Y.
Blise, resigned.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29

Washington news says thnt Presi-
dent Mckinney viii honor Archbish-
op Ireland by selecting him as the
head OF Americas s great peace com
mission to the Cars disarfn
congress. Bishop Ireland is one OF
the brainy men OF the great West.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29
Advertised Letters

For the week ending Dec 70 -
the following letters remain uncaIea
for in the Miller postofiice.
Miss Bell Moore.
Parties calling forabove will please
say advertised. JOHN PUsEY, Z. VI
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29

The originator OF the Balm wagon
died the other day, a millionaire.
He had not been able to sleep in bed
for many years-and still people
struggle for that which destroys
sleep.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29

karls Glover Root Tea, for Con
sumption, it's the Best and ii after
using it you don't say SO, return
the package and get your money
Sold by n. Johnson & Co. 50y1
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29

The PRESS man returns thanks to
the many newspaper friends who
have SO generously congratulated
him on becoming a Nasty. We
'dassent" reproduce all the good
things they say, for fear OF fall nc
short before everyday neighbors.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29

DR.. Sawyer's Ukatine never has,
and we do not sec how it can, fail to
cure kidney disorders. 1t gives ma
ture the aid needed, and nature thns
aided, never fails. j. D. Fitzgerald,
50t5
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29

Hobson has gone to Manila to
try his power on the sunken Spanish
smacks.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29

At high noon next Sunday the
Spaniards will officially hand over
Havana to Uncle Sam.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29
Tax Dee !.

reby notified
enlber A. ID.
ecc or parcel
me OF 4. T.
lty Of Hand
blows: The
East quarter
> Township
Ran &c sixtV
y, was sold
sent for the
Treasurer OF
'n and n GER
o him. That
ent amount
making total
n and T3- 100
reto, cost %
i;h such III
ate, must be
mption viii
he made af-
d service OF
ld 1898.
sRTNGTON
Certihcate.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29
ADVERTISE
conditions of

conditions of
! delivered by
nOrtgagora,
dated the
hundred and
Mortgage in
+ oithecoun-
Dakota. on
, at clock
es, on page
, be due at
|of T our '.,un-
no action or
{ law or in
red by said
-'Sit: $461
tue of power
ge and of the
divided, the
by a saleof
n described.
front door
Vn OF Miller.
Sonth Dako-
riff oi said
lpointed as
az purpose,
ghteen hun
in the af-
which shall
With the in
Expenses OF
fees, us stip-
se Of fore
ed in said
he piece OF
Hand and
Iyn and de-
north west
nship one
II of range
sr, state Of
Dec. 1898.
lortgagee.
-
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29
'of.--NotIcc

|PoE.-NotIcc
Huron, $. u
|ereby given.
ice OF inten
re the Judge
Ounty, South
!. d., on Fri
}, on timber
Tor the y. T..
oW nShtp No
+. NJ.
l.. Nelson,
Hard wick,
ID.
liant viii be
|pprior court
his office in
county on
r, Register.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29
0he Aioneer press.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
pIONEER GALLERY.
MISS OvIATT, PHOTOGRAPHERS.

The Pioneer Gallery, one door north of
postoffiee. Miller, 5. ID. will he open Mondays
and Tuesdays. All work guaranteed to be
first class.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29
Of Seasonable goods at prices
thht defy any and all
competition.

Large blankets per pair. ..........S 80
Mems Wool KeIsey Pants. ....... / 50
Mems Cardigan Jackets. ......... 9s
Dark Outing Flannels. els.......... Il
Mems Felt Boots per pair. ....... 30
Ladies Dongola Shoes. ........... 80
The latest "up to dhte" line Of Gents
Neck Ties and fine Silk Mufflers to be
found. Just the thing for Christmas
present.
Ladies' Wrappers. s............... SO
Childsens underwear, each. 49,. 10
Children's Knit Mittens. ....... 05
Men s Fleeced Undershirt. ....... 48
Fancy cups and saucers ...,.... Is
Good Bleached Toweling.. ...... 05
Kings Buckwheat Flour pkg 80, 10
Copper, nickled Tea Kettles, only. 10
One Id good Baking Powder. -. 10
Mems shoes, extra heavy.,.. 65
Mems solid Satin Calf Shoes. 49,. 10
One half gal can Orleans molases.. 25
Christmas candies, all kinds at the low-
est price. For the next ten days We will
make special prices on all winter cd
GIVE MS chance and we can make you
one OF our best Gust tomers, il price and
quality is any o)j C 10 Won. We can sell
you your Christmas goods for less thar
others charge you.
VM. STovEp
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29
If Notice.

uron. \. D.,
hereby given
Onnty South
intention TO
c of the Coun-
ty. $. ID at
,n Friday the
u timber cul-
b the $. W.
nship No. 113
b. He names
lam W aiton.
il all OF Miller.
). Register.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29
HENSHAW HOUSE.
c w HENSHAW ppop

First class lodging and the best meals the
market affords. Farmers made welcome
Also livery and feed stable in connection
run by Ilenshaw and Morrow. West side
Broadway, Miller. y. ID.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29

}, deceased.
creditors o!
against, the
ln with the
months after
&c. to the un-
viii and teS.
, office OF j
the town of
h Dakota:
the place Of
lANi - I u e.
Signor.
| Testament
ecutorS
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29
aple.y Davis,

apley Davis,
creditors OF,
against, the
With the nee
|ionths after
CO, to the un-
will and tes-
Mce of j. II.
own OF Mil
ia; which is
|Dl business oil
icy,
|festa ment OF
j., Deceas sed.
utor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-23
SPAIN HAS NO COAL.
America VIII Not Permit the shipment oil
Any from Our shores England VIII
Not Sell without the Cash.

New York, April ia dispatch
from Washington says: In view OF
SPANS efforts TO collect coal ut la
vana and San Juan, no doubt exists in
political circles that the naval plan
for the Spanish government contem-
plates the dispatch Of the feet to west
ern waters. 1t is officially admitted
that this government has determined
not to permit American coal to be
taken to the Cape Verde islands on
board the British steamship Hamp-
stead, and that negotiations are
under way for the sale OF that
vessel and her cargo to the
United States. The Hampstead,
although she was to have sailed
Saturday, has not gone, and her pur-
chase will probably be announced. IL
is admitted by officials that they are
trying to meet trick with trick. There
is but a small amount OF coal ut st.
Vincent, and it would be necessary for
the Spanish fleet to go to some other
point for fuel within short time, as
the supply Mt Cape Verde cannot last
any length of time. 1t is impossi-
BILE for Spain to procure coal in En-
gland, because of the strike now in
progress in the coal mines, and also
because the English coal dealers re.
fuse to receive promises to pay, and
will only sell to the Madrid govern
ment for cash.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-23
SATISFACTORY TO AMERICA.
England Does Us q Good Turn In Directing
Her Colonies to Declare Coal asa
Contraband OF War.

WASHINGTON, April 10. In directing
her colonies TO regard coal rs contra
band OF war in the event Of hostilities
between the United States and Spain,
Great Britain has taken action, admin
istration officials say, in line with the
wishes of the president and naval au-
thorities. Pressure will be exerted
upon France, Hayti and San Domingo
TO accomplish the same result and
some attention is being given by the
state department to South American
countries with q view to securing from
them n declaration Of the contra
band character OF coal, as well as an
nounced determination on their part
not to sell either to Spanish or Ameri-
can men-of-war a supply of fuel great
err than that necessary to enable the
belliperent vessel to steam to the next
home port. With coal declared con-
traband OF war administration officials
and naval experts say it will be i'm.
possible for Spanish vessels to operate
In the West Indies or In the Pacific
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-23
INDUSTRIAL AND STATISTICAL.

A summer shutdown Is promised the
New England cotton mill operatives.
A ten-bour day for railroad employees
will be secured by bill before the
Massachusetts, Legislature.
Lee johnson, Kansas state labor COM
missioner. has compiled report on the
subject OF inequalities OF taxation.
Coal mined by convlcis is used by two
Alabama iron works. and Great Britain
will exclude this iron under law bar
ring convict products.
The Dayton Coal and Iron company.
Dayton, Tenn. has advanced the wages
OF its LOO miners ten per cent. and
other laborers ~ 20 Is per cent, be-
ginning April 1.
There are $4,000 uniouists In JAPAN
two-thIrds Of them added during the
past year. The Japs catch onto the ben
eflts Of organization quicker than any
other nationality.
The seven years' struggle between the
Bruuswick.Balke Collerder company.
Of Chicago, and the Voodworkers'
union. endcd ~ TN former lIgnlne On
,zTesn,n. ~ lll'.|'lr employ ''1''P
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-23
TO ENFORCE NEUTRALITY.
Tho Mexican Government Will Promptly
Rcpress Any Quixotic Attempts to
Raid ON the Texas Border.

WASHINGTON, A ril 19.-Assistant Sec.
rotary Day had three diplomatic callers
Yesterday morning, the Chinese minis.
ter. the Guatemalan minister and
Senior Romero, the Mexican minister.
Some significance attached to the visit
of the later, us 1t was believed that his
call was with the purpose OF assuring
Assistant Secretary Day as to the atti'
tude OF the Mexican government to-
ward the United States in the
event of q breaking out OF hos
tilities with Spain. The news
from the City Of Mexico that q
concen tration OF Mexican troops has
been ordered on the Texas frontier Is
rather satisfactory to'the authorities
here, as evidencing u purpose on the
part of the Mexican government to re-
press sternly and promptly any quix.
otto attempts that may be made to raid
across the border by either sympa.
thizers with Spain or by some OF the
many lawless Mexicans who are quick
to take advantage Of any disturbance
or profit by the organization OF fili'
clustering expeditions
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-23
10 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS.
Blll introduced In Congress Authorizing
the President TO Ask for $4,000 to TO-
900 Mcn-Another Call Expected.

WASHINGTON. April 1o.-Representa-
tive Hull, OF Iowa, chairman OF the
house committee on military AFFAIRS
will, to-day, introduce an administra-
ton bill authorizing the president to
issue call for volunteers to the num-
Der of 80, 1000 or 70. 200 men. 1t will be
considered immed lately by the commit
tee, its passage expedited as rapidly as
possible, and will take effect immedi-
ately upon tho presidents approval. It's
terms will authorize the president 70
call on the various states for quotas IN
making up the aggregate. Acting IN
this way instead Of specifically look
ing to calling out the various state
militia, will avoid several embarrass-
ing technicalities, main one being
the constitutional inhibition on send
ing state militia out Of the country,
while volunteer SO called for can be
ordered anywhere. 1t Is likely that II
the situation develops In such grave
proportions as is now expected, q
second call for 100000 volunteers
will be issued by the president. Inc
necessity for this immense number.
however. is not clear to the military
authorities ut this time. The draft OF
the present war measure has just been
framed by the war department OIL
Gals, and the leading members OF the
military committee have already con-
ferred with the war department au'
thorities on the necessity on this line,
the latter having announced that q
maximum Of $4,000 volunteers would
be sufficient at this time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-23
A REPORT DENOUNCED.
The Story That Cheyenne Indians Ara
Holding Ghost Dance Said to
Be Faisehood.

GUTHRIE, Ok, April 10. The story
that has been widely printed that 1000
Cheyenne warriors are holding a ghost
dance on the North Canadian river, 10
denounced at Fort Reno as q false.
hood. 1t is not an unusual thing
for Indians around Darlington to
hold ceremonial dances every
week, but there Is no danger OF
an uprising. The Cheyennes are
called the populists Of the Oklahoma
Indians and always have some kind Of
o grievance against their agent They
are frequently in half-starved condi-
ton, owing to their gluttony. No
sooner do they receive their rations
than they consume them as quickly as
possible, eating in few days what
should last them two weeks.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-23
GROWTH OF A GREAT HAN.
Stem by Step He Won His Way from
Obscurity to n Proud ana
Amuent Position.

The man who had come to Washington
after an Office was talking over old times
"Do YOU remember Mr.. Gowans?" asked
"Puiieekiy WELL" replied the colonel;
"puifeckly." 49,, H. ,:,.
not?"
Eyes, suh."
ale didn't seem to have a great deal OF
ambition when / knew him" :.
There's where you show yourself pore
nudge of human nature, sub. nevvah saw
a man get along fastuh in our community,
subj" =. >,
perhaps did him an injustice,
"You undoubtedly did, sub; why, befc
he had been there three weeks he had got
10 be major; in less than .six, months he
was known Us colonel and when lett q
great many people were alludin' to him as
"Still, that doesn't prove that he has &C
complished anything practical.
"Don't mistake, sub; don't imagine thas
he has wasted his opportunities. A man
cannot achieve all things at once, sub: Ills
rise was gradual, but sure. ! didn't tell
you what happened to him aftuh lett the
city. Step by step he made his way, sun,
from major to colonel and from colonel to
general, and still onward and upward, until
now, sub, he has got to be real postmas'
Ter. with compensation amounting, to at
least 5000 per annum, suh."-Washington
Star.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-23

The British admiralty Office has re-
Gently had careful compilation made
of the serviceable vessels of the United
States and the Spanish navies. The
latter consists Of serviceable armored
ships, Q; unarmored ships, ss; effective
torpedo fiotilla, u. The seryiceable
ships of the United States navy COM
prise l2 armored ships, 81 unarmored
and 90 torpedo vessels. Thus Spain
has 4s serviceable war vessels to oppose
the 80 similar ships. OF the United
States. Both nations, however, have
been accommodating auxiliary fleets by
purchase, but that OF the United
States Is the superior.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-23
PASSPORTS FOR .wO0DF0RD.
It ID said the American Minister Will Leave
Madrid To-Day-sagastA Says There
WIN BE War.

LONDON, April 2l.-According to o
special dispatch from Madrid, Senior
Sagasta, on being asked the opinion OF
the cabinet as to the outlook, replied:
UWar! War!! Warllr' The Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says:
Ny personal impression 10 that Spain
will make no reply TO the American
ultimatum ON Saturday, but will leave
70 the Americans the responsibility Of
commencing military action. Gen.
Woodford's family left last night by
the ordinary express for Biarritz.
The American minister himself has
taken tickets for the south OF France
express to-day. He has received En-
tensive dispatches of instructions
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-23
carlists Active.

LONDON, April 19.-The supporters
in England OF Don Carlos, the Spanish
pretender, headed by the earl OF AS
burnham, arc actively preparing for
emergency. Every detail has been
arranged to seize the propitious mo-
ment for action. The local Carlists
are convinced that the present Spanish
dynasty Is doomed and that Spain will
be forced TO choose between republic
anism and Don Carlos. They add that
the only chance Of the presentdynasty
IA a successful war against the United
States, the possibility OF which Is
senutad.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-23
NEWS FROM COON SKIN.
Some Of the Stirring Daily Happsnines VI
Fictitious Georgia VII.
lnRo.

The correspondent for Coon Skin ais
trict sends the following Items 70 tho
Maui:
Tom Holden came out winner %
the eating match last Saturday. nav
ing put himself on the outside OF TWO
dozen boiled eggs, four boxes OF ssr-
dimes, two pounds OF cheese and ono
pound OF bologna sausage. He was
declared the champion eater OF Coon
Skin dist riot amid great enthusiasm,
and his funeral. which took place next
day, was largely attended.
John Bruce yawned twice about YEN
o'clock Friday morning.
Coon Skin Is on q boom. The WIDOW
Perkins has swept off her front YER
anda and Silas Moss has put new
stem In his cob pipe.
Hiram Jenkins has opened q tan
ward and restaurant here, and is pre-
pared to serve meals and lunches NJ
all hours. Highest price paid Tor
green hides. Fine lots Of hair for
building purposes and good, fresh Jer-
sew butter kept constantly on hand.
The many friends Of our popular
merchant, Mr.. Kallup Jones, will
deeply sympathize with him In his re.
cent business troubles. One day last
week Hut Bailey's muley cow put her
head in the store door and devoured
the stock Of cabbages, and that night
some rats carried off the bologna sau-
sage. Mr.. Jones was unable to tide
over these disasters. and after duly
considering the matter and consulting
with his attorneys, 1t was decided best
to make an assignment and the assets,
consisting Of one can-opener, was
turned over to Tai Weeks, who now
has II in his pocket-Atlanta Journal.