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The herald., 1898-04-16

down and the crews at the guns ready to
shoot. The other ships reported almost as
quickly. Friday morning was given up to
practice at the guns, all the ships putting
ont targets at 800 yards. The gunners on
the Brooklyn cut the flag from the top of
their target within twenty minutes, re-
markable work when 1t is considered that
the target was but eighteen inches square
and the flagstaff but two inches wide.
At O'Clock the ships were signaled by
Commodore Schley to head for Hampton
Roads for anchorage, with the exception
of the Texas, which was ordered to remain
out and try her big guns and improved
turrets with solid shot. The rest of the
SQUADRON anchored off Fort Monroe at
about o'clock.
Commodore Schley expressed himself as
very much pleased with the work of the
captains of the vessels under his charge
He called particular attention to the target
practice of the rapid fire guns, saying: II
don't think any torpedo boat would live
under that fire." =
The Texan ran into Hampton Roads
about o'clock and Joined the squadron.
The Columbia and Minneapolis went up
to Newport News tonight after coal, so as
to fill up their bunkers, replacing that used
today.
Quick Action Promised
WASHINGTON April 15-The Wash
ington Posts summary of the situation, to
be published in tomorrow's issue, includes
the following statement: Immediately the
president Is empowered to use the army
and navy he will issue an ultimatum to
Spain, giving her twenty-four hours-pos-
sibly orty-eight-within which to answer
whether she will peaceably withdraw her
troops and flag from Cuba. Her refuss
to evacuate the island, which is, of course,
expected. will be the signal for action on
the part of this government, and that
action will be a vigorous use Of our naval
and land forces. The Post makes this state
ment upon the highest possible authority,
the course of action indicated having been
decided upon at yesterdays cabinet meet
ing Should the resolutions reach the
president, accompanied by the amendment.
the republic of Cuba, the presi-
dent will sign them, but in brief message
to congress he will hold that the constitu-
tional prerogative vested in the president
to recognize other governments cannot be
taken away and that the amendment IS
therefore void and imperative"
The herald., 1898-04-16
Still More Serious

POINT ARENA, Cal. April ia terri
bic earthquake was felt here last night.
The first shock occurred at 1854 o'clock,
and fifteen minutes later a more severe
quake knocked bottles off shelves and stop
ped clocks. There were thirty-two dis
tinct shocks of unusual severity. No ma
terial damage was done here, but at Green
wood houses were twisted, chimneys fell
and much damage was done to crockery on
shelves. The earth continued shaking un-
til 8 this morning AT Mendocno the shake
was even more severe, the earth opening
on Main street several inches.
The herald., 1898-04-16
Pistols for Four

WASHINGTON, April 15.-(Special Z
. to Herald.) AS a result Of their en- Z
counter on the floor of the house, Rep Z
. sentatives Bartlett and Drumm {
have named seconds TO act for them, Z
. and duel is expected to take place. Z
. Sena tors Money and Wellington are Z
. also likely to cross swords as result q
of their angry quarrel in the senate Z
. today, when Money called Wellington Z
. liar. Senator Money expects Wei 4
. lington's seconds to call on him at Z
once and will fight rather than apollo Z
. gfze for the epithet. Z
These incidents give a good idea Of Z
the high tension in Washington. Z
The herald., 1898-04-16
NOT HARMLESS
Earthquakes Thursday Made Wrecks
of Some Property

FORT BRAGG, Cal, April 15.-An earth
quake was felt here at Hos o'clock last
night with vibrations from south to north,
followed at 11:22 by greater quake, which
continued for fully fifteen seconds. These
were followed at intervals up to 6:15 a. m.
by seventeen other shocks. A large fis-
sure was made in the earth a mile from
town. Considerable damage was done to
property here and at other places along
the coast. AT Greenwood four houses were
wrecked and portion of the roof de-
stroyed. Stages and vehicles leaving the
coast this morning for the interior were
compelled to return, portions of the road
having been destroyed. In places the road
sunk several feet. Captains of vessels
lying in the harbor here said they felt a
grinding action as though their vessels
were upon the rocks.
The herald., 1898-04-16
Not Private Property

SAN FRANCISCO, April 15.-United
States Surveyor General ]. M. Gleaves to-
day denied the application of Miers F..
Truett, jr, for an extension of the lines
of the survey of the Rancho San Antonio
SO as to include San Antonio creek and
San Leandro creek in the rancho and make
those bodies of water private property.
The herald., 1898-04-16
California Editors

PASO ROBLES, Cal, April 15-The
members of the California Press associa-
tion arrived here today and will remain
until Sunday. They were rendered con-
cert and grand ball tonight Tomorrow
they will be entertained by bicycle races
and drives through the country. There
are seventy-eight editors in the party.
The herald., 1898-04-16
Money Talks

NORFOLK, Va, April 15.-(SpecIal to
Herald. Money continues to talk. The
British steamer Hampstead has been load
ed here with 1900 tons of coal which viii be
taken 10 Cape Verde islands for the use
Of the Spanish fleet. The coal was sold by
the Pocahontas Coal company
The herald., 1898-04-16
Chinese Visitors

SAN FRANCISCO. April 15.-Collec,
tor of Port jackson has been notified by
the Secretary Of the Treasury that 22d
Chinese would arrive at this port on
the Gaelic, due on the Goth inst.
The Chinese are on their way to the
Omaha Exposition as actors, jugglers.
artists, and will be allowed to pass on
in peace. they having agreed to return
to China after the close OF the expose
ton.
The herald., 1898-04-16
He Died for Love

NEVADA, Cal, April 15.-William Da--
wilson, young gravel miner, killed him
self last night on Shady creek, nineteen
miles north of here by blowing the top of
his head off with rifle. Unrequited affec-
ton was the cause
The herald., 1898-04-16
Massachusetts Militia

BOSTON, April 15.-Governor Wolcott
sent message to the Legislature this af-
ternoon recommending an emergency ap-
preparation of 5000 900 to increase the effi-
cheney of the State militia.
A bill was framed promptly embodying
the recommendation of the Governor and
was referred to the proper committees and
The herald., 1898-04-16
The Money

that you save by buying
SeAilling's Best baking pow
der and using only oss heap
ing teaspoonful to a quart of
-four
Spend It for the circus, if
you choose, but not for
waste. saa
The herald., 1898-04-16

Christian Science woman in New York
committed suicide because she imagine
she was in poor health.
The herald., 1898-04-16
FOOD FOR CUBANS

With Warships to See That It Is
Landed
NEW YORK. April ia special to the
World from Washington says:
The presidents present intention Is to
The herald., 1898-04-16

For coughs, Asthma and throat disorders
browns Bronchial Troches" are an Of.
fectual remedy. Sold only in boxes.
The herald., 1898-04-16

the matter. but 1t is understood that Great
Britain and Germany are not favorable
to the suggestion. The Spanish Ambas-
sador made long visit to the Foreign
Office. and later the Austrian Ambassa-
dor called.
Infamous Ca1umny
LONDON. April 15.-Senor Sagasta, the
Spanish Premier. is quoted In special
dispatch from Madrid as saying, with
reference to the destruction of the Maine
having been caused through Spanish
agency: "This infamous calumny merits
the reprobation of the whole world. All
the nations know the true cause OF the
disaster and many officials of America
know it. For the Americans to base a
plea of Intervention upon a heartless
calumny of this character is to rebel
against reason and justice. For this rea-
son 1t is impossible for us to refrain from
protesting formally to the powers against
this imputation."
The herald., 1898-04-16
The Flying Squadron

With the flagship Brooklyn. the Flying
Squadron, after forty-eight hours active
work in nasty weather, returned to anchor
age here at o'clock this afternoon, with
the exception of the Texas, which was left
outside to try her guns with solid shot.
The herald., 1898-04-16

All prices of wall paper greatly reduced
A. a. Eckstrom, 1924 South Spring street
The herald., 1898-04-16
The Army Movement
The Call for Troops

WASHINGTON, April 15.-The question
of now many of the militia of the several
States shall be called into service rbf
active duty when military operations are
decided upon is engaging the attention of
the President and the officials of the War
Department.
The opinion was expressed by one of the
latter today that when an order is issued
concentrating the regular army at some
Southern point, the President will call for
$4,000 militiamen.
The herald., 1898-04-16
A French Warning
Austria Anxious

LONDON, April ia special dispatch
from Rome, referring to the rumors of q
proposition to make an internationa
naval demonstration off the island OF
Cuba, says Austria is taking the lead II
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-15

advice, as well as jealous OF their
ability to carry out what they have
undertaken without outside aid.
"The American people went into
this war with the fixed purpose OF
pacifying the island OF Cuba and
abetting the cause of humanity.
Finally, they were pledged to secure
the independence of the island and
the liberation of the people from
bondage and oppression. The end,
which come quicker than expected,
finds the United States face to face
with the question of territorial eX-
pansion 10y reoson OF it's occupation
and conquest Of an island in the
East. This question, by virtue of
the completely and vastness OF the
commercial interests OF such pro-
gressive people as the Americans,
was bound to come sooner or later.
Having entered upon the struggle,
the United States could not leave the
islands involved in the warfare in
state of rev olution, but must supply
u peaceful and reasonably efficient
government.
The United States now finds itself
in much the same position as our
selves in Egypt. We are bound to
put down rebellion, and we shall
stay there until we do. What
system of colonial government your
people will accept rs the most prac-
ticable and efficient is for you to de-
eide, and, as | have said, YOU are not
in need OF advice. Great Britain
went into Egypt to conserve the
rights there of English commerce
and citizenship, and we are bound
to stay there until better govern
ment is assured. You cannot thwart
your own destiny, and it is obvious
to any student of your development
that the Nation is bound to reach
out"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-15

The New York Times tells the story
OF calf which seven years ago tore
ii mans vest from a backyard fence
where it was hanging, chewed up the
garment and swallowed a gold watch
that was in the pocket. A few weeks
ago the calf, now a full grown ami
NAL, was slaughtered for beef, and
the watch was found in such II posi-
ton between the lungs that the pro-
cess of respiration, closing and fill
ing the lungs, had kept the STEM
winder wound up and the wat ch had
lost only four minutes in seven years
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-15
u IA lots in blk % st. Lawrence $50.

On motion Auditor was directed to a,l-
vertiSe for twenty We tons of hard coal
for court house.
John Staufer was By lot selected Juror
for llG-70.
Petition signed by a number of citi-
GERS asking the county commissioners to
have the court yard cleaned mp aud brok-
en- up and have trees planted in the same
it was ordered that p II Coqulllette
should look after the same and have ths
yard broken up aud cultivated this fall.
Treasurer4 delinquent tax list was on
motion approved,
Mileage and per diem.
J T Bailey $40 30
p II CeqnIlette 10
G W Collins 10 80
A Thompson 10 60
On motion board then adjourned
tsEALl L BAILEY,
Chairman County Com.
PETER GROSS.
County Auditor.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-15
Continued from last page.


F Myers compromise for lot II blk 5
w Ii Miller's add. for $40 granted.
PJ Dunn for lots 21-22-23-2+ blk E J
MilIers add. for $40, granted.
Applications for school loant were con-
sidered and the following orders were
made.
Mattel Kock for $50 on the E 27.109-
20 0ranted ut $40.
d Danforh for $3.50, on certain
property was rejected.
L Perry for 800. on w ] of s w of
2i-l10-G9 was on motion rejected. 81
Chas, West for 5000 on S E q n Z =
ll0-6G was Oh motion laid oyer till next
meeting.
Adolph solomo for $3.50 on the Y E 30
1868 Was on motion rejected.
W A Morrison petition for cancellation
OF valuation On one hundred OF cate as
sessed in Campbell twp. granted, as same
We're not in county until after the first
day of Nay and that the slme cattle were
already assessed in Hyde county.
Chas Walton abotement of personal
Tux of 1898 was on motion granted.
Il S Willett compromise for lot 10 blk
W II Millers add for 50, was on mo-
ton granted.
The following property not having
been assessed by the assessor in st.
Lawrence city was ordered assessed as
follow,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-15
T = In UNVNN,
County Auditor.

}. W. Coquillette is now in Chicago
purchasing the finest assortment Of
new fall and winter dry goods, dress
goods, cloaks, clothing, hats, caps,
furnishing goods, etc, that has eyer
been shown in Miller. You may en-
pect to see on his return all the lat
est novelties OF the season and at
Rock bottom prices.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-15
State Tennis Tournament.

The state tournament of the South
Dakota Lawn Tennis Association
will be held in Sioux Falls, October
1915. Liberal prizes are offered for
the different events and most inter-
esting contests will undoubtedly re-
suit. The tournament is to be held
as n part OF the bic carnival given
by the citizens OF Sioux Falls on
those dates, and the attractions of
the carnival will he enjoyed in the
unOccupied hours by those
who attend the 1898 meet of the as
ISOLATION. One fare rates are offered
by all railroads. For particulars
and entry blanks address Fred L.
Phi lips, Secretary, Sioux Falls.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-15

The big q A. X. meeting at Cincin-
natti last week gave a very strong
manifestation against the yellow
journal idea of criticising the war de-
partment. The old vets know what
war is, and what Il man may have to
90 through with. Talk to any of
them about their experiences, and
they will all agree that no one can
realize what it is unless they 60
through it.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-15
LATEST POPULAR MUSIC.
Great GEler by a Large Music House.

Great Giler by Large Music House.
Send us the names and addresses
of three or more performers on the
piano or organ and twenty five cents
in silver or postage and we will mail
YOU the latest and greatest song
successes entitled THE Flower that
Won My Heart, Bring our Heroes
Home" dedicated to the heroes OF
the L. S. battleship Maine, and
twelve other pages OF the latest
mare hes, two-steps, songs, etc, full
shee. music, arranged for the piano
and organ. This is the greatest Of
fer of music ever made by any house
III America. Order at once. Adj
dress: POPULAR Music Co.,
indianapolis, Ind.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-15

The populists have issued II large
poster, something like three feet
wide by eight feet long, announcing
this issue in glaring type: "The
Railroads VS. the People" If the
pop officers don't quit riding on
passes they may have to add to
their circus bill the customary foot
note of See small bills for particu-
lars"-as to who really are 1.-THE peo-
Dler'
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-15

The democrats were wrong in their
free trade theories, four years ago,
and acknowledged it two years ago
by quietly dropping the question.
They were wrong on the 16 to l free
silver business two years ago, and
acknowledge it this year by ignor-
ing that question. And SO it goes
from campaign to campaign. They
spring an issue-a regular world re-
former, and work it one campaign
that's all.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-15
sI.5O n Year In Advance.

Runaway horses can be stopped
by new device, consisting OF rein
running from the bit toa chain fixed
on a wheel loosely mounted on the
axle of a wagon ana controlled by a
lever, which throws it into contact
with the hub of the road wheel to
wind up the chain and pull the
horses head down.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-15
Liver Complaints and Nervousness
T,,rp1

A torpid liver always produces dizziness
and irritability. You are all clogged up aud
feel despondcnt. Perhaps you have teateu
with physicians or tried some rccommenoen
medicine without benefit. All that IL no
argument against DIR. Fenner's Blood ana
Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic which VIII
so readily cure impaired nerves liver conf
plants, headaches blood and skin Diseases
etc Get circular of dealer.
Forsale by }. d. Fitzgerald, Miller
$. ID.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-15
Americas DUTY.

The Right Honorable Joseph
chamberlain, England Colonial Sec
rotary landed in. New York the Other
day, ostensjblY for pleasure visit
30 this country. Asked for anrinter-
view in regard to war matters he
said: III | were n private citizen,
might express my ideas, but III my
official position it would he highly
unbocoming for me to make the
slightest intrusion into affairs to
which we are not a party. | am eS-
tremely sensible to the fact that the
American people are thoroughly
competent to deal with the questions
now confronting them, ana are at
the same time independent OF outside
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-15

In Judge Palmer's speech at Miller
he neglected to repeat his statement
that the pops were incapable ofman-
aging themselves or anything else.
He made this statement in the last
legislature when Kyle was elected
Senator. The Judge voted for Mr..
Greeley, republican, and OF course
he expects al of the populists to
vote for himself for attorney gener-
III! Come to think Of it, Hand coun-
ty populists who do not care to sup
port Palmer have an excellent reason
Tor voting for his opponent, John
Pyle, whom everybody in Hand
county knows well and favorably.
n..n~-------s~-1--~--ns~.
1t is readily possible for republi-
cans to figure out logical reasons
why they are sure to carry the state
this year. Conditions have largely
improved in two years, and u repub-
lican President has conducted the
most brilliant war of modern times.
The republican issues OF protection
and finance have proven out right in
that time. Two years ago the full
and complete fusion OF all forces OPP
posed to republicans barely succeed
ed in electing a part OF their state
ticket. This was only possible by
reason OF the free silver wave that
swept over the west. Today the fu
sion forces are divided by such
strong men MS II. l.. Loucks, Col.
Sheai, Col. Grigsby aud Others who
will oppose the gang now in control
of he fusion party in this state
And there is now no gauzy free silver
attraction. Hard facts have para
iyzed the hysteria that prevailed
here two years ago.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-06-08

Cos amos, Puerto Rico no ha OBJ
tenido todavfa la plentiful de les
derechos que le concediera la
macon.
Pero la amargura de ese sin
sabor no debilita sus energfas nj
apaga ell fuego de su entusiasmo
patriotico.
La Cemscsenta sufre y Sc que
ia ain acadir jamas q recursos
extremes, porque el sentimiento
del deber y del amor es mas po-
deroso mil veces que ell del
orgallo.
Pero sabe ser Juaua de Arco
cuando tiene que derramar su
sangee en- defensa de la patria, de
esa cara s idolatrada patria on
cuyo regazo Sc vierten sus lagri
mas.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-06-08

del antique regimen y del AyuOta
miento y Junta local de inssrucc;6n
de Ponce. a favor del respectable ORC.
fesor senior Marin que Ia sirye in
terinamente hace dos afios,-erist.
el expediente para su resoIuci6p en-
el despscho de la Searetaria de In.
trucci6n p1blica; y como es obvlo
la tai escuela debe proveerse Dor Ia,
rcsultas del concurso, y ell senior
Montenegro no tomo parte en- e., CO
mo tampoco. que sepamos, haya en-
trado en- ell magisterio por ese cami-
no. y menos por el de la oposici6,.
Todo 10 cual quiere decir, que el S.
nor Montenegro ha side slempre IN
maestro y un inspector privilegiaao
10 mismo entire los de Ubarri que en-
tire los de Rossy.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-06-08
Los CONSUMES Y FL COMERC|O

Aver se celebr6 en- el Consistorio 10
anunciada reunion de comercisntes,
bal Ia presidencia de nuestro alcat-
de, para tratar De los consumes.
Despu6s de maduro debate. en- el
que hicieron uso de la palabra los
senores don Luis Roubert, don Pc
dro Juan Rossly, don Gaspar Bon
min, don Kafael Colazo y otros Sc
nores mas que 40 recor amos, acor-
dose el nombramiento de una conai
sion que b1scaNa la forms mas prsc-
tica y conveniente 4 los intereses
del pueblo para suprimIr dicho I'm
puesto estableciendo otro arbitrio
que haga ingressr en- las csj as muni
cipales los l l3 900 pesos que deben
recaudarse pos concepto de aquei.
FL squf la comisi6n susodicha
Don Gaspar Bonnin
;. Luis Roubart
;. Eduardo WeIlenk amp
+ ;. Jose Miguel Morales
- Agastfn Arce.
Sc indies Ia conveniencla de sus-
sltuir ell impuesto de consumes con
an derecho de tonelaje a las importa-
clones de todas classes qae So hagan
por este pusrto-exceptuando Ell car
bon de piedra 8 inclusive las de ca
botaje mercancias secas-variando
ell criterio de los concurrentes en-
cuanto al tipo, pucs unos pedian P3
y otros So por cada 1000 kilos.
Seanos permitido hacer sobre este
a'gunas considerscIones.
El tonelaje de carga que Sc intro
duce por Ponce aseiende pr6xIma
mente 20 mil toneladas, las que q
razon de 3 pesos producirian Lao cOC
pesos, cantidad mas qua suhciente
para cubrir Ia atencion de refsrencia
mo ser& exsgerado el tipo de )
pesos, y adn ell de 2 que Sc aludei
Parscenos que no todos los importa
dores estan conformes con esto, y nc
dudamos que Ia comisi6u buscars
un termlne medic que armonice los
intereses de todos.
| Por otra part-, asf como Ia unts
municipal posee faeultades amplisi
mas para todo aquelio qua sc relacio
ma exclusivamente con ell consu me
local de Ponce en- materla de grava-
men disminucion de Impuestos, nc
creemos que tenga igual atribuci6r
para graysr an absolute todas las Inn.
dortsciones, va que suminIstran ur
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-06-08

buen contIngente al consume de otras
localidades. ),
Al alto comercio de Ponce toca d.
,n.idar scuerdamente Ell asunto, toda
vas que clio podrfa perjudicar seria-
uepte sus interese4, impiofenooie
com pesir en- buenas condolences con
el comercio de otra plaza importante,
Ia de San Juan. por ejemplo.
Dando pruebas de gu unprecedented
en- este asunto, LA DEMOCRACIA otre
CO sus columns a todo ell que quiera
externar SIS opinion. siempre que
venga con acopio de razones, de las
one pueda sacar alguu provecho eI
p1blico.