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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
GEN. LEES SECRET.
He Knows Something About the
MIME.


Washington, April 10. - Representa-
tive Lorimer Of Illinois is authority
for the statement that Gen. Lee will
make some startling disclosures be-
fore the senate committee on foreign
relations when he arrives here regard
ing the conspiracy to blow up the
Maine. 1t was announced on yester-
day that Gen. Lee would be called be-
fore the committee, but the nature of
the testimony expected from him was
not disclosed.
Il understand that Gen. Lee is to
supply the missing link in the testi-
mony," lie said. My information is
that Capt. SigSbee is in possession Of
the facts. but does not feel at liberty
to give them until the person who
gave them to him releases him from
the secrecy imposed. That person, |
understand. is Gen. Lee"
1t is said that the information Gen.
Lee is expected to testify to relates TO
the extinguishment of the electric
lights in Havana at the instant of the
blowing up OF the Maine. Electrical
experts have said that if the lights
went out in Havana at the time of the
explosion, II would be conclusive evil
dence that the mire under the Maine
must, have been fired from a shore
electrical connection. Capt. Sigsbee,
before the foreign relations committee.
said he had information that the lights
had gone out. but did not think 1t adj
visable to give the name of his in
formant while he was in Cuba. His
informant is said to be Gen. Lee.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
STILL HOPING FOR PEACE.
Delay VIII BE Taken Advantage of
to Prepare solution.

London, April 10. - The Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says:
The note of the lowers has caused
general satisfaction. The government
understands that this is a mears OF
honorably solving Cuban affairs. Al
though dispatches from Washington
continue pessimistic, il is believed here
that some time has been gained which
will enable both governments to pre-
part solutions OF the crisis. AS yet the
powers have communicated nothing in
an official manner to Spain. and the
ministers do not know what course
will be taken. They imagine the pow
ers will help the popes action. In dip
lomatic circles Il Is said that the pres
ent political truce will be profited by
in order to prepare peaceful solution
which will crown the movement of
sympathy shown by all Europe to-
ward Spain.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
EAGER FOR THE FRAY.
Men Of Capt. SnmpsOn's Squadron
Believe Tan, Conflict IL Certain.

Key West, April 9.--Conditions here
have undergone a decided change
WITHIN the last twelve hours-in conse-
ouencc Of the Washington adviceS as
to Gen. Lees approaching departure
and the firm attitude Of the admins
tration-from the disappointment ana
chaerin that followed Wednesdays
pacific advices from Madrid. The
latest news has aroused the bellicose
spirit TO greater degree than ever.
Naval men believe that a conflict is
question of n few days only, and the
long delay has only increased the ar
dor Of the men who are constantly in
readiness for call to quarters. The
enthusiasm is especially marked on
board the flagship New York. When
the news was conveyed there Capt.
Sampson maintained his customary
reticence, but the other officers were
confident that il meant hostilities un-
less there should be a complete sur
render ON the part Of Spaip, which Is
DOW regarded as remote.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
THE MARKETS.
Latest Quotations From Grain and
Live stock Ccntcrs

st. Taul, April 8. - Wheat - No.
Northern, 97@99c; No. = Northern.
93 1-2G95 1-2c. Corn - No 3 yellow,
2Sa2S 1-2c; No. 3. ~ 1-2ar.Sc. Oats
No. white, 2IG27 1-2c; No. 3. % la
263-4c. Barley and Rye-Sample bar
ley. 32d3Sc; No. 2 rye. 47@4Sc: No. 8
rye. 45Q46c. Seeds-No. 1 flax. SLID
@l.2O; timothy. $1Q1.30; red clover, So
Q3.G0.
Chicago. April 8. - Wheat - No.
red winter. S1.03; No. 3 red, 90GI97c:
No. 2 spring, 95c; No. 3 spring, $50
Csc; No. . hard, SSIS9c; No. hard.
S3MS5c; No. Northern spring, $1.O3.
Corn - No. ., 30 SAC: No. 3, % LA
% l-2c. Oats-No. ,, % 3-4@26c; No. 3,
% 1-2c.
Duluth. April -Wheat-Cash, No.
l hard, 80 3-4c; No. / Northern, 9S 3-4c:
No = Northern, OILS; to arrive. No. l
hard, 100 IL: No. 1 Northern, 80 lie;
May, No. 1 hard, S1.OO IA No. ! North
ern, 30 lac: July, No. 1 hard, 96 lie:
No: l Northern. 90 1-2c; September.
No. | hard. II Ice; No. l Northern,
70 lie. oats, 27 lie: rye, to arrive,
80 3-4c; barley, 81 Ice; fax, cash.
$l.2O; May, $1.20 1-2.
Milwaukee, April .. Flour steady.
Wheat higher; No. l Northern, 99c:
No. 2 Northern, 07c; May, 81; July,
81 5-Sc. Oats higher; No. white.
2S lie. Rye firm; No. 1. sic. Barley
steady; No. 2, 43c; sample, 81 1-2@
~ lie.
Minneapolis, April 9.--Wheat - May
opened at sec and closed at 81 3-Ic:
July opened at % lie and closed ut
% 3-Sc. On track No. l hard. % 3-Ic;
No. / Northern, 9E3-4c; No. = North
ern, "a 3-4c.
Chicago, April o. 49, Hogs Light,
S3.TOM3.95; mixed. S3.S564: heavy,
S3.75M4.0J; rough, $3.T003.S0. Cattle
- Becves, $3.90M5.50; cows and heif-
ers. S2.25G4G0: Texas steers $3.50
04.15; stockers and feeders, $4,000
40. Sheep-NativeS, $3.G0d4S0; West
erns, S46I4. 50; lambs. S4.6005.S5.
Sioux City, Iowa, April 9,-Hogs -
S3.706l3.77. Cattle Gamers, S2.100a
$40; heifers, S3.70@41O; bulls. $3Ga
3.75; stockers, S4.25M4.60; yearlings,
$3.50M4.25.
New Brighton, Mimi, April 9-Hogs,
So. 6O0i3.S5. Cattle - Cows, 1908. 80;
calves, So; feeders, $3.75M4.05 bulls,
So: heifers, $40; steers, $4G4.75.
South st. Paul, April 9. - Hogs -
4: steers, S4d4.55; stockers, $4.15M4.35:
feeders, S4.75; heifers. $3.50G355.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
FOR INDEPENDENT ACTION.
One Hundred Republicans Can BE
Counted On.

counted On.
Washington, April 1T.-The steering
committee appointed by the confer
ence of house Republicans last We'd
nesday to canvass the situation 10 see
how many republicans would stand by
them II the occasion arose for indie
pendent action, and in general way
decide on n course of procedure. held
another meeting yesterday afternoon.
From the reports presented it was
claimed that more than 100 Republic
ans will act with them. The main
question before the committee was as
TO whether they should stand for indie.
pendonco and intervention or for in
tcrvention without independence. The,
feeling in the committee has been
strongly in favor of the recognition Of
the Cuban republic. but they do not
desire to break with the administra-
ton except as a last resort. Meantime
some ofthem are much exercised over
the legal phase of Intervention without
independence. A fear was expressed
among the members that intervention
by the United States might bind the
United States for the S40O,0OO,00O Of
Spanish Cuban bonds issued against
the revenues of the island. The inter
national authorities will be looked up
by members of the committee and an
attempt will be made to ascertain eX-
actly in what way the bonds are a
lien on the Cuban revenues. To-day
the committee will meet again and
Senator Davis Of Minnesota. who is
considered one Of the authorities on in
ternational law in this country, Will
be asked to appear before them.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
POPE'S INTERVENTION.
Hopes of It's Success SIN Enter
tanned at Madrid.

Hopes OF Its Success Sti1 Enter
tanned ut Madrid.
Madrid, April 10.-Senor Gullon, for
eign minister, has held several confer
ences with the ambassadors Of the
powers. Rumor having been circulat-
ed that the failure of the pope's eff
forts was owing to the attitude Of the
United States, the nunciature here has
issued the following note:
THE nunciature has higher hopes
than ever of the success of papal inter
vention. 1t is not true that President
Mckinley has rejected the pope's inter-
vention in favor of peace. Such impo-
likeness would be the more impolitic,
not only because it would display II
barbarOus intolerance, but because
however much any person might be
the pOpe's enemy. it would be impos-
slble to interpret the voice of the ven
cradle old man who recommends the
preservation of peace. On the other
hand. the Catholics of North America
would never pardon such a disregard
of the vicar general of their church"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
COULD RE HELD LIABLE.
United States Would BE Responsible
for Spanish Bonds in Case of In
teryentiOn.

for Spanish Bonds in Case OF In
tervention.
Washington, April 10.-Some of the
Republicans who are not yet decided
whether they want intervention with
out independence are investigating the
question as to whether the United
States, urder international law, if it
interviewed in Cdba and cut off the
revenues, could be held responsible
for Spanish bonds. said to aggregate
800. 100000, which have been issued
against the revenues of the island.
Mr. Bromwell of Ohio says he is in
vestigating the question and finds some
warrant in law for IT, IF interven-
ton without recognition makes us in
any way responsible for those bonds"
said he, II am opposed to it. OF course
the recognition of Independence would
validate the bonds issued by the Cuban
junta. but my understanding is that
only about 100000 of these bonds
have been actually sold"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
why Not Throw Up the SPONGE.

Madrid, April 10. - Gen. Correa. the
Spanish minister for war, in an in
terview. said: spain must not be
alarmed, if war is declared, ut the
sinking Of n Spanish ship. What we
must avoid at all costs is a Spanish
warship striking her colOrs TO the
American flag. She should rather ey-
plode her magazines. | wish TO God
Spain had n warship from Cuba to the
peninsula. We could then say TO
America: we are here. Meet us
when you please"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
Now Cnp,p of Work men

Steamboat Rock, Iowa, Special
State Deputy Head Consul George Il.
Alberts, assisted by Deputy Head Con-
suls +. III. Zimmerman and +. NJ
Lukins, instituted a camp of Modern
Woodmen of America here. The new
camp starts out with membership
of about twenty.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
SPANISH SPIES.
They Are Caught SketchinG Cnfin-
ishcd Torpedo Boats.

st. Paul, April TO- - The New York
Heralds special from Washington says
two foreigners, resembling Spaniards.
were observed yesterday in the yard of
the Bath iron works making sketches
of the torpedo boats Tom Craven and
Dahlgren. under construction there.
They got away before their presence
was observed by Constructor Il. f..
Hanson, but there is no doubt in of
fetal minds that they were Spanish
spies.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
Perhaps n Fatal Wound.

Almena, Wis, Special-Jack Noll,
lately from the woods, got into an al
tercation with two young men named
Stanner and Roshaska, cutting Stan
ner dangerously in the back Of the
neck, and biting the fingers of the lat
ter. Stanner may lose his life. Noli
is still at large.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
Movement of the Militia.

Washington, April 10.-Within forty
eight hours orders will probably be
issued TO the regulars ut Fort Sheri-
dan and other points in the Central
West TO start for the front within
twelve hours, and as soon as the pres
ident has affixed his signature TO the
intervention resolution the governors
In the states in the same territory will
be called upon 10 furnish certain
number of regiments TO Immediately
follow the regulars.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
Burned to Death.

Red Wing, Mimi, Special.--While
playing near a fire near the lake shore
at Central Point, the clothing of Annie
Ehlers, aged six years, became ignited.
Her screams attracted the attention OF
her brother. He hurried her into the
lake and thus eXtinguished the flames.
Her injuries, however. proved fatal,
and she died a few hours later
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
Grondnhl & Co, Did Not FniI.

Red Wing, Mimi, Special.-The re-
ported failure of II. l.. Grondahl & Co.,
one Of the leading dry goods establish
ments at Red Wing. is unfOunded.
The firm sold out and dissolved by
mutual consent. The store was closed
for inventory and a careless newspa-
per correspondent, without investi-
eating the matter, telegraphed it to
the daily papers as a failure.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
A Hot Topped Mountain.

Seattle, Wash, Special The tele-
graphic advices here indicate that
there is great CONSERVATION among the
people living in the towns in prOxim-
ity to Mount st. Helens. because the
peak is showing plainly and distinctly
evidences Of eruption. st. Helens Is
q sister of Rainier and Adams.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
Cubnn Relief.

Fort Dodge, Iowa, Specialize COM
mittee appointed in this city to solicit
aid for the Cubans has finished its
work. As result of it's efforts il has
shipped TO stephen A. Barton, chair
man of the Cuban relief bureau. New
York city, car load Of clothing, fooo
and medicine.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
KILLED In an Election Row

Milwaukee. SPECIALIZATION Dentic
was shot and MORALLY wounded by
Napoleon Berugi in a saloon in the
Third ward. The shooting was the
result Of n quarrel which was started
over the result of the city election.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
Stabhcd I'm a. SnJncD Hnxv

Cloquet, Mimi, Special.-A serious
stabbing affair occurred in saloon
here. A crowd of wOodmen We're
drinking and quarreling when Harry
Mains stabbed a man named Simms
four times. 1t is thought Simms will
recover. Mains was arrested and is in
jail :.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
Good Order at Madrid.

Madrid. April y The streets were
more crowded yesterday than Thurs
day. large numbers of people gathering
to witness the religious procession
which is one of the features OF Good
Friday 1t passed near the Uniten
States legation. in which vicinity the
crowds were the most dense. but there
was no demonstration. in fact, perfect
order prevails everywhere.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
wARsHIPS COMING.
Formidable Squadron SaiIs Vest
ward From Cpdiz.

st. Paul, April 10. - The New York
Herald's special from Washington says
SPANS formidable offensive and de-
fensive squadron which has been mo-
bilized at Cadiz left that port yester-
day for the Canary islands. Minister
Woodford notified the state depart
ment of the movement of the fleet, AID
when the information was referred to
the navy department it was considered
at q meeting of the strategic board.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
Insurance Rates Expected.

Fargo, y. d., Special.-At the meet
Ing Of the city council contract was
let for 1900. 600 gallon pump To cost
about $4,000. This will aid in reducing
the insurance rate, as the present sys-
tenn is practically valueless in case OF
fire
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
0NTHE BRINK OF WAR
vs THAT FoREsHADOw AN M
PENDING CONFLICT.

ordcrs Issued to n Host OF D GERS to
yo,ort Mt Once for Duty Re-
IL Firmer That Unless Spain
Yields to Americas Demands the
United states, by Force of Arms,
xy,,I Move on Havana - Prepare
.ton, for All Eventualitics Are
Being Hurried to Completion -
wnr and Naval Preparations
Continue with Unabated Energy.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14

Copenhagen, April 10.-The eighticth
birthday of King Christian IN. OF
Denmark was settled quietly, the day
being Good Friday.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
Marrow Escupe,

Black River Falls. Wis, Special
The home Of G. w. Laib was CON-
pletely destroyed by fire, the family
barely escaping with their lives. The
Surance.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-04-14
NOW FOR TROUBLE.

Flying Squadron Ordered TO BE
Ready To Sail Monday Night.
st. Paul April 10. The New York
Herald's special from Old Point Com
fort, Va, says orders have been given
by Commodore Schley to the COM
manders of the ships Of the flying
squadron to be in readiness to get I'M
der way on Monday night. AS mat
tiers now stand the squadron. officers
expect to move toward scenes of action
not later than Tuesday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-30

POLICE COMMISSIONERS. The police
commissioners held u meeting last
night and despite theiuclemency OF the
weather al the members were present.
The meeting was most amlcaole one
aud lasted but short time.
The Mayor stated that on account OF
Policeman Proctor abseDting himself
from the city without leave he had tenn
porarily appointed Mr.. Frank Spinks
to fill the vacancy. This action was
approved of and Mr.. Proctor's position
was declared vacant. No election was
gone into, however, it being decided to
postpone the filing of the position till
the 18th of December. by which time
all candidates could present their
claims. 1t is generally believed, how
ever, that Mr.. Spinks will be chosen to
fill the vacancy. W
The charges preferred by James Web
ster, colored, against Officer Knight,
who he claimed, used unnecessary
force in arresting him at colored ball
at Odd Fellows Hall, some time SINCE
were Informally discussed, but the con,
sideration of the matter was postponed
tin the next meeting, by which time
both parties could secure their W.T.
Desses
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-30

PERsoNAL.-Major C. A. Dempsey,
U. S. A., who has been visiting bis
mother in this CITY for the past few
days, left for New York to-day.
The first german of the Junior Cotil-
lion CLUB, of Baltimore, was largely at
tended at Lehman's Hall last night.
Among the visitors was Mr.. Chas. Min
njgerode, of this city.
a dispatch from Nashville, Tenn.
says the wedding of Miss Maud East
man and Mr.. Colin Aud Studs took
place last night at the First Baptist
Church. 1t was one of the most bril-
liant weddings Nashville society has
ever seen. Mr.. Studs is native OF
Fairfax county and occupies the posi-
ton of district passenger agent of the
southeastern division of the Pennsylva-
mia railroad. He has many friends in
this city.
Mrs. Warner Moore, of Richmond, is
visiting Mrs. ]. Fl. D. Smoot.
Mr.. John Avery, it is understood, has
secured position as reporter on one OF
the New York dailies.
Rev. Jno. II. Griffith, jr,, formerly of
Statesville, n. O., has accepted the
rectorship of ST. Mary'S parish, Kins-
ton, n. e., and left here to-day for
that place. His family, who are stop.
ping at the home of Mrs. Grifith's
mother, Mrs. Acton, will follow him in
q few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-30
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

Eight dodgers were at the station house
last night.
II is stated that the recent low tide showed
the city fish wharf 70 be in need of much re-
pair.
Mr. F. Paff has removed the remain Fer of
MS stocR 10 No. oo2 KING street, Opera House
ouiiolng, where he will continue his sale.
q. a. Lumpkins, a well-known colored resi-
dent of this city, suffered an attack of vertigo
TINS morning in Muir's alley, near his home.
Mr.. G. E. Price will have for sale in market
tomorrow some tine salt water trout black
bass snd founders
The directors of the Perpetual Building AS
ISOLATION last night granted fifteen loans.
amounting to 3,000 at par.
1t is said that we'll known citizen of the
Fourth ward left his home few days ago and
has not been seen since.
Capt. c. G. Vaughan will arrive here to-
morrow from Richmond and will open re-.
crultiDg office to secure men for the Fourth
regiment.
During the month the clerk of the Cor
poration Court recorded 20 deeds and issued
70 marriage licenses-20 10 white and 6 to
coored persons.
1t is stated that much complaint is being
made OF the report of Mr.. a. w. Sinclair, ex-
aminer of records, it being claimed that he
has made numerous errors in his report.
Belle Haven Council, Junior Order United
American Mechanics, last night paid fra
ternal visit to Thomas Jefferson Council, of
Washington.
The County Court adjourned yesterday till
tomorrow without concluding the matter of
the application of G. N Saegmuller for new
road through the Jewell farm in Washington
district.
The rain which fell most all day yesterday
turned into snow last night and fell for sew.
eTal hours, but not much of it remained on
the ground. To-day the sky cleared and the
weather has been cool and bracing with q
stiff northwest breeze.
Mr. Robert Whitehead whose death in Mel
son county was mentioned yesterday was the
father of Nrs. J. &. smoot, of this city. He
was eighty-three years Of age, and was one of
the most noted men of that section, pros
porous ana able lawyer, and for nearly half
century commonwealth attorney for the
county
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-30

THE JOCKEY CLUE CASE.-As stated
in the Gazette yesterday, at the Jockey
Club trial in Washington demurrer
was fled to the jurisdiction Of the
court, but it was overruled. The de-
murrer asserted the unconstitutionality
of the act creating the judges of the pc.
lice court in that they were appointed
for specific term, while the constitn-
ton provides that judges of the United
States courts should hold office during
good behavior. A jury trial was de-
manded.
The defendants fled o demurrer to
the Information, alleging that it was
rot averred that the defendants per-
United gaming table to be set up or
used "for the purpose of playing" any
game, and that the charge of permit
ting a coming table to be set up or
used at certain place, for the purpose
o; gaming, is vague, uncertain and In.
iefuite, and not within the terms OF
auy statute in force in this district re-
lating to gaming"
The government called several wit
nesses, among them Orlando Jones,
who testified to the manner in which
the bookmakers made bets. He said the
Jockey club imposed no charge or lax
of any kind upon the layers OF odds,
but that the Metropolitan Turf Assocla-
ton purchased 1000 tickets per day
Most of the book makers were members
of the turf association. Mr.. Jones was
seill upon the stand when the hearing
was adjourned until to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-30

The WATER WoRKs.-As stated in
the Gazette Messrs. Louis Kraft and
h. r. Burke, appointed by the Mayor
under resolution of Council to investi-
gate the source of supply of the water
furnished this city, visited the water
works yesterday. They made thor
ough investigation of the whole matter
and will make their report at the next
meeting of Council, which report, it is
said, will be satisfactory to all parties
interested. The committee decline to
discuss the matter till they have made
their report, but it is known that they
found no "secret pipe" through which
water is drawn from Hunting creek.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-30

The DA1NGERFIELD CAsE.-Messrs.
r. W. Moore, Edmund Burke, John NJ.
Johnson and III. Carter, the latter of
Baltimore. went to that city yesterday
to take testimony in the case of Dain-
gerfeld vs.. Daingerfel6. After they
complete their labors there they will
proceed to Pittsburg to take testimony
in that city. The case will be called at
the December term of the Circuit Court
for the city, which begins on Monday
next, when it is reported Judge Nicol
will be asked to hold special term in
February next to hear the case.