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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
A Memorial to Girard.

When the yellow fever epidemic
swept over Philadelphia in 1893. carry
ing off 4,031 people out of a population
of $4,000. Stephen Girard offered his
services to- the public and was appointed
overseer at the Bush Hill hospital. He
devoted his time to visiting the sick at
the peril OF his life. His heroism has
just been commemorated by the unveil-
ing of a marble tablet to his memory in
the chapel of Girard college. 1t is pro-
posed also to erect statue of him in
the plaza in front of the Philadelphia
city hall on the one hundred and forty,
sixth anniversary of his birth in 1897.
The alumni of Girard college will at
tempt to raise $4,000 for this object.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
ITO BE CONTINUED
ALL WORKING FOR PEDIGREES.
People of Every Glass Want to Know
About Their Family Trees.

People of Every Glass Want to Know
About Their Family Trees.
A Young New Yorker undertook,
about four years ago, as matter OF
business. the research Of pedigrees and
coat armor. both in English and CONT
mental surnames. with view to estab-
fishing the right of families to bear
coat armor by inheritance. He styles
himself a "pursuivant OF arms. ana
undertakes to search the genealogical
trees of families in this country whose
ancestors came from England, France
or other parts of Europe in early days.
He told me Yesterday that the number
of families in this country who are en-
titled to coats of arms, but who are lg>
norant Of their rights, is very large,
the number being particularly great In
the south and west. where the success
sors of ancient families emigrated
many years ago and have lost sight OF
their family rights in heraldry. HIS
method is to commence by searching
genealogical works in New York, frst
going through those which are accessl"
BILE at the Astor and other libraries.
I'm the United States most family
lines do not go back earlier than 100,
he said These are comprised in two
divisions, those families who sprung
from peasants and those of other lines
OF course, the former have no claim to
coats of arms"
Having extended his research in this
country as far as possible, he extends
his Investigations to Europe. In France
the law compels the mayors in towns
and cities to supply persons who may
apply with free lists of the archives
on file in their respective cities con-
corning coats of arms and on all sub
jects of pedigree. In England such re-
search must be paid for. In New York,
Boston and Philadelphia requests for
a search for coats of arms and family
pedigrees are naturally not as great as
in the west. Families in the east have
given more attention to the establish
ment Of their family lines. Yet, not
withstanding this fact, he says that the
interest in the heraldry and the estab-
lishment of family rights to coat OF
armor is constantly increasing, as IL
shown by the growing demand and use
of stamped stationery, and also IN
other forms. This demand is also grow
ing in the west, proving the increased
interest in the establishment of pedi-
grees throughout the country.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
BICYCLE BUILT FOR THREE.
1t Traverses the Water and Is Pro-
nounced an Ingenious Conveyance.

nounced an Ingenious tonSeyahce.
While in Paris inventors concentrate
their energy on rapid loComotion on
terra frma in the shape Of horseless
carriages their colleagues in Germany
devote their best efforts to reaching the
acme of speed in navigation. On the
lakes and rivers Of the Spreewald may
now be seen what the Germans call a
tretmotor boat, of which "treadmirl
boat" and bicycle boat" are equally
imperfect translations. In this case
neither steam. electricity, petroleum
nor naptha is the factor of speed, but
muscle aided by ingeniously Contrived
machinery. The tretmotor can be set
in motion by one. two or three riders
The more riders, of course, the greater
the speed The wheel back of the last
rider conveys the power to the screw.
At the rate of sixty treads per minute
the screw makes 500 revolutions in the
same time The last rider can also
steer the boat. One advantage of this
craft is that il can also be propelled
with oars and sails. AS the simple
machine can be adjusted in any other
wide boat, it is not necessary to build
a specially shaped vessel for it. In or
der to maintain the equilibrium, which
seems difficult, as the riders are seated
very high, a counterweight OF 200
pounds is adjusted to the stern.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06

Her Candidate for Postmaster wins
In Walk.

Augusta. Me-, Dec. 3l.-Mrs. James
&. blaine has successfully played Il
hand in politics. and has proved her
self the dictator of Augusta. The
postmastcrShip contest, which was
waged several weeks. and has been
most bitter. is practically won by
Walter ID. Stinson. nephew of Mrs.
Blaine. William III. Williams had the
support of | 200 Republicans, and the
Endorsement of business men general
ly. but he has withdrawn in favor of
StinSOn upon the written request OF
President Mckinley. who stated that
Mrs. Blaine had earnestly requested
StinsOn's appointment, and he desired
to have no opposition. Mr.. Williams
friends are much incenscd over his
withdrawal, considering him sacri-
feed
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
She Was EGo Late.

Lion Head. Ont. Dec. n. - Angus
MCCaug handed to his atiianced bride,
Miss Eastward, Il letter. telling her
not to open il for one hour. In il he
announced his intention of commit
ting suicide. She followed him but
was too late. as he had already COM
mttcd the deed
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
DESTROYED by Fire.

OSkalOosa, Iowa. Dec. 31.-Thc bust
ness portion OF Muchakanock. a min
ing town four miles south, was prac-
tically destroyed by fire. The fire
started in n restaurant. There was
no water to fight the flames and the
fire burned itself out. Six business
places were burned.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
Drr INK and Not Hurt.

Eldora, Iowa, Dec. 81. - Henry
Wcrts, a German farmer living four
miles north of Eldora, was struck by
an Iowa Central train while attempt
ing to drive across IL cattle guard.
Both horses were killed and the man
escaped uniniured. The man was i'll
toXiCatCd and did not know where he
was.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
Ratified by ScmiuCles.

Washington. Dec. 81. \ dispatch
received ut the interior department.
announces that the government of the
Seminole nation of Indians has rati-
fled the agreement recently entered
into between the Dawes Indian com
mission and Il similar body represent
ing the SeminoleS. The agreement
must now be ratified by congress 10
become effective.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
-. III. y. Clark Very sick

San Antonio, Tex, Dec. 31.-Word is
received here from Milet'S ranch that
:. ii. III. Clark, of the Union Pacific.
has not been able to leave his private
car owing TO his serious illness. The
car is on the side track near the ranch
The weather is warm as midsummer
but he does not improve.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
British isnrL Damaged.

Bahia. Dec. 81. - The British bark
DunbrittOn. Capt Tucker. from Port
land. Sept. 10 for Queenstown. has
put in here. with loss of starboard
hulwarks, two boats and damaged
about deck. 1t is anticipated that part
of her cargo has been damaged.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
FIRED ON ESPER NNZN.
CABIN City Gets shower of Insur-
gent Bullets.

Havana, Dec. 3l.-AccOrding To IA re-
port from Spanish sources ut Esper-
ANA Province of Santa Clara, Il party
of insurgents fired into that town on
Saturday night. The bullets struck Il
number of residences and one bullet
went through the sleeve of Scnorita
Valdez, daughter of the mayor of the
town.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
CHAPTER XVI.

ERE'S a pretty ket-
tie of fish," cried
Carmen, in her I'M
petuous manner !;
1.-The two guardians
have run off to town
together without
having had the civ
ility even to explain
the reason of their
desertion, and We
are to have that old
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06

The Baltimore & Ohio railroad HI
reaping the benefits Of the improves
that have been made to the prol
since John *. Cowen and Oscar q
ray were appointed receivers. M
stated by a noted critic of railway \
tions few months ago that If M
ccivers succeeded in increasing the
haul per ton per mile to 800 tina,
could he commended for having she.
much money in buying new locomoI
Strengthening curves. lowering 9!
and laying new rail. Since June
careful record has been kept and M
suits have been more than gratifyIJ
the management. Before new lo1
ives were purchased. before tracH
proVements were made, and beforl
tonnage system of loading trains
adopted, the average train haul pei
per mile on the Baltimore & Ohio
road was less than 22J tons, and
Old employees think il did not exceed
tons. Thcre are no figures for CON
son, but in July the average was d
In August 3JG IL and in September
very large and satisfactory incs
The average would have been Sun
but for the fact that on several divi;
depending on coal for tonnage. but
or none was moved. owing to the S.
The main stem figures are Consj
very satisfactory. as that part o.
road crosses the Allcghs MES, some g
being 125 feet to the mile. The ave.
on the several divisions range from
on the Wooster branch, to 5S4 -. 0.
Pntsburg division.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
The Nicaraguan c. mmfssiOn.

= Managua, Me. Dec. 31.--Rear Adj
miral j. q. Walker and the members
of the Nicaraguan commission. with
newspaper correspondents. arrived
here from Greytown. after stopping
over at Castillo. President Ialaya
seEt Il special train for the party.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
Costly 4 fHictiOn.

Calcutta. Dec. Silt is officially an
nounced that the recent famine cast
the treasury fS0O,OOO, while loans to
agriculturists and the suspension OF
taxes. mainly payable, absorbed f4OO.-
900. irrespective Of charitable cOntri.
buttons, which approached f1,75O,OOO.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06

wretch Webb stuck up at the dinner
table to play propriety for us and Ham,
ilton."
Margaret started from her sleep at
the sound Of her friends voice, though
only half comprehending the meaning
Of her words.
lis anything the natter" she de-
manded, quickly.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
Burned tn death.

Bordcntown, \. j., Dec. n. Mrs.
Anna Fowlery, aged sixty-five years.
was burned to death in the house of
Frank Graham in this place. The
Graham family were aroused by the
mewing of cat in time to make their
escape.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
GOWN VIII Not Accent.

Atlant, Ga. Dec. 31.-Antonio Gown,
who has been offered place as mis
lister of the interior for Cuba by the
Spanish government. will not accept.
He was the founder Of the Autonomist
party in Cuba, bur has no political as
piratiOnS.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
Seminary Turned.

SherbroOke, Que. Dec. II. 49, The
main portion Of the st. Charles sem
mary and the left wing were Quilted
by fire. Most Of the pupils, among
whom are many Americans. were alb
sent on their holiday vacations. Loss,
$4,000
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
Fifteen Thousand Hogsheads OF Mcao

The officials intrusted with the ar
rangement of the details of the cars
coronation in Moscow next spring have
ordered $4,000 hogsheads of mead which
is to be made Of pure honey. 1t is an old
Russian custom to regale the people
with mead for three days during the
festivities at the ancient capital.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06

Heaven knows, Any way Earth
has not had the grace to tell us! know
uncle was bear. but | thought Mr.
Ruthven might have had a little more
politeness.'
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06

Closure Among English Quakers.
Manchester quakers intend to apply
the closure rule to the Spirit. At their
coming conference time limit will bo
imposed by the speakers
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06

at S6.00O,OoO. are annually devour
the wolves in Russia.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
NOT For PNXSON.
His Prospects Of Being nm Inter
state Commerce Commissioner Are

state Commerce Commissioner Are
Gone.
Chicago. Dee 3l-The News Wash
ington special says: Senator Cul-
Ions protest against the nomination
of Judge Edward NJ. PaXOn of Penn
Sylvania. aS interstate commerce com
missioner. has borne fruit The pres
idCnt told one of his callers that he
had reluctantly given up his intention
to nominate the Pennsylvania jurisl.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
Scrofula and
All other blood
Diseases are promptly
And Permanently Gu.
By Hoods SarsaparI
If you suffer from
Any form of Blood
Disorder, you should
Take Hoods and
Only Hoo

During a rain storm iL Miller
Ky, shower OF live fishes fell fro,
clouds. They ranged from one 10
inches in length.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
A DEAD SHOT FOR RHEuMA1E

A DEAD SHOT FOR RHEUMA1s
Horsehead. Ark, Nov. ~
SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE Cgl
Dearborn ST., Chicago. ILL.,. Thank the
am on foot once more. The ''5 DROPS Ki
the rheumatism in the head and put me
clutches, so kept taking it, and now
thrown away my crutches, and walk apo.
man. May God bless the man that got
"5 DROPS" 1t is dead shot for RheuTI
and Gravel Three different doctors 60
medicine and treated my case. Besides
bought and used every remedy i ever pc
that was recommended for Rheumatism
all did me no good. One dose OF % De
was worth 1t all. 1t stopped the pain, o.
now able to go about. have not the "
day TO fully state my case, but will gladll
you complete statement at some futurj
I. T. STA
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06
Don't Tobacco Spn ana Smoke Your Life

To quit tobacco easily and forever. I'D
nctic. full OF life, nerve and vigor, take y
Bac. the wonder-worlicr that makes wea'.
strong All druggists, soc or 81. Cure gzl
teed. Booklet and sample free. Az
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago OF New
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06

The hide OF the hIppopotamus. IN
parts, is two inches thick.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06

The dirtiest and most unhealthy cl
the world is Annoy. China.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-01-06

; E had a daughter
born to US, and for
the first few days
all went well, and
Mrs. George Flow
er, having appar-
emily laid aside
her unnatural jeal-
ousy, congratulated
us both on our new
happiness, and was
a constant visitor
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-09-02
HEADED BY PHILLIPS.

South Dakota Republicans Nominate .
State Ticket.
MITCHELL, S. D., Aug. 26.-The Re.
publican state convention here nomi-
mated the following ticket:
For congress-, Robert j. Gamble, Yank-
ton, and Charles II. Burke, Pierre.
For governor, Kirk Phillips, Deadwood.
For lieutenant governor, J. T. Keane,
Sanborn county.
For secretary of state, w. II. Roddle.
For treasurer, John Shambur, Hudson.
For auditor, J. D. Reeves, Brown.
For superintendent of public instruc-
lions, l. E. Collins, Clay.
For commissioner of schools and public
lands, David Eastman, Roberts.
For attorney general, John n. Pyle,
Beadle.
The convention met at noon, H. j.
Rice of Huron acting as permanent
chairman. Resolutions were adopted
endorsing protection, opposing free
silver and endorsing the gold standard,
approving President McKinley's con.
duct Of the war, commencing the adj
min istration's course on the annexation
question, favoring change in the war
revenue law which will require cor.
poral and other property now exempt
to bear an equal share OF the taxation.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-09-02
CONDtTtON VERY BAD.

Soldiers Still ut Santiago disappointed
Over Delay In Starting.
SANTIAGO, Aug. 29.-The transport
Roumaniana.Yjl leave for Montauk
Point during Tie day with $50 men Of
the Ssventy-first New York, Second
and Ninth Massachusetts,, the Second
regulars, the Tenth cavalry and the
Sixteenth T. Twenty-first regiments
The eoaditlaer Of the men is extremely
bad, the di snPointnent over the de-
lays il get0lhg them away having
greatly Allowed their spirits. .Ambu.
lances were feand to be necessary to
convey most Of them to the steamer.
The condition of the Spanish prisoners
at Guantanamo is desperate and it is
feared death will. claim nearly all of
them before they reach SPAIN. Their
condition is tke result of hard living
and poor foea. The rations and medi-
cine sent from Santiago were prac-
tically too late "a. z.zz MI s*7
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-09-02
WORKING SATISFACTORILY
American Government ut Manila Said to
He Success.

American Government ut Manil. Said to
He Success.
LONDON, Aug. 27.-The correspond.
ent of The Times at Manila says:
The military government is working
in all departments. Bust.
ness is being actively resumed. The
waterworks is in full operation and the
Passig river is open. Stringent meas.
ures have been taken to insure the SAN
itation of the citadel which is crowded
with prisoners. The filthy condition
Of the Spanish barracks is q menace to
the health of the men, which, however,
1T present is excellent.
Twenty.four thousand stands of
arms, 10000, 600 rounds Of cartridges
and q large quantity Of large ammuni-
ton have been surrendered together
with nearly $4,000 men.
There is undoubtedly practical una.
nimity amsng merchants, irrespective
of nationality, IN favor Of the perma.
nent occupation Of the archipelago by
the Americana. Nobody conceives the
re-esta blishment of Spanish sovereign,
tv possible.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-09-02
WISCONSIN DEMOCRATS.

Considerable Competition For First Place
ON the State Ticket.
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 3l.-The Demo.
cratic state convention meets In this
city at the Lyceum theatre at noon, to
nominate a full state ticket. Judge
Hiram w. Sawyer of Hartford, and
Timothy Z. Ryan of Waukesha, have
been the most active aspirants for the
governorship nomination. Tho cam.
paign for delegates has been q very
quiet one, and the majority of the 66S
mem bers Of the convention will go in to
the hall uninstructed. Ryan is known
to have large majority of the dele.
gates from Milwaukee county, but the
supporters Of Sawyer claim their man
will have big lead in the rest of
the state, and the outlook at pres.
emit seems to favor the Hartford
man. w. II. Rogers of Madison is
also a candidate. It 10 believed many
Of the delegates will cast their ballots
for former Governor George w. Peck,
but Mr.. Peck, as chairman of tho state
central committee, has not been work.
ing for the nomination and is not q
candidate. However, there is posi-.
bility that the convention might get
into wrangle over the other candi.
dates and throw the nomination to the
ex-governor. Little or no attention
has been paid to the balance Of the
ticket.
Elk. Attorney General O'Connor of
Milwaukee, will undoubtedly be 50.
lected as the presiding officer.
The platform will declare for the
free coinage of silver.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-09-02
MERRITT WILL GO.

Has Ordsrs to Report to tho Peace Com.
mission ut Paris. -
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30.-lt was an.
nounced during the afternoon at the
war department that Gen eral Merritt
was to go to Paris to give the peace
commission the benefit of his expert
ence in the Philippines. The original
plan had been to send Admiral Dewey
to Paris for that purpose, but this was
changed upon representations from the
admiral that he could be of greater
service at Manila than in Paris.
Whether or not General Merritt will
return to the Philippines has not yet
been determined; that will depend en-
tirely upon the state Of affairs in the
islands when the peace commission
concludes its labors. The choice of a
route is left to himself, but it is ex-
pected he will be in Paris by 80 days at
the latest.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-09-02
WORK or OHIO DEMO cRATS

Declare for Bryan IN 1900 and Limited
Territorial Expansion.
DAYTON, O., Aug. %. The Demo
matic state convent nominated the
following state ticket:
: Secretary Of state, Upton K: Guthrey,
Marion. e, :5s
Judge of supreme court, Hugh G.
Nichols, Ciermont 10y ~z.ss,
Clerk of supreme court, David S.
Fisher, Delaware
Food and dairy commissioner, John
Baker, Hancock. H. ~,
The convention adjourned at 5 p. M.
after being in continuous session all
day., There were no incidents Of spe-
cial interest after the contest between
Bowling and Myers had been declared
a draw in the interest Of harmony.
While the resolutions do not favor I'M.
limited colonial expansion, General
Fndlay, chairman of the convention,
said the platform meant to expand by
the consent of those to be governed.
The most decisive feature Of the con.
vention was it's preference for Bryan in
1900 on the same platform as in 1896.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-09-02
NOT ON GOOD TERMS.

Tri0inE Misunderstanding Intensity the
Feeling at Manila.
LONDON, Aug. 30.-A dispatch from
Manila to news agency, via Hong
Kong. says:
The friction between the Americans
and natives requires exceptional ability
TO avoid an alteration. I find that
many of the Americans are utterly I'M.
acquainted with Oriental ideas and
unable to understand the primitive
races. Most Of the Americans are de-
ficient in patience and numerous tri-
fling Misunderstanding intensity the
feeling. I believe the Americans in
tend to be harsh. The American cen.
sor absolutely prohibits the sending Of
4 single word of the Cavite incident.