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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
Something for Nothing.

Dixon-Biffkins seems to be enjoying
the fotune his aunt left him.
HixOn-Why, under stand he lost
it all in wheat pit six months ago.
DixOn-So he did; but it has supplied
him with a never-failing topic of con-
versation ever since-Chicago News.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
Xeauixina Is SnOutinE.

Messina, Sicily, Aug. 14.-An earth
quake shock was felt here this after
noon and at various points on the
islands and the southern part of the
peninsula. No damage resulted from
the disturbance.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
Orders" FROM TAMPA.
Six Hundred of Them on Their Way
to MOntauk.

New York, Aug. 13.-Col Roosevelt's
rough riders, known as the First Unit
ed States volunteer cavalry, has ar
rived in Jersey City from Tampa. They
are on their way to the camp of re-
cuperation at Montauk, l.. |. The
troops number about 600 and are COM
manded by Maj. George Dunn.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

Naples, Aug. 14.-Mount Vesuvias is
now in a state OF eruption from a new
crater. The eruption is supposed to
be connected with the seismic disturb
ance felt at Messina and in Southern
Italy.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
Hard mt II.

Hey, there" said the policeman,
your lights out"
II know it" yelled the fleeing bicy-
clist. oils all gone, an dim trying 10
light out, too"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
Expert shoots Himself.

Fort Dodge. Iowa, Aug. IA. - Jack
Reynolds was instantly killed yester-
day while cleaning revolver, the bull
let passing through his heart. He was
an expert with firearms.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

There is woman's humane society
In st. Louis, and at recent election
of officers of the same there was
riot and somebody stole the ballot
box. Put woman on horseback and
she will ride to Tammany hall.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

Every war we have had has develop
ed some great general as a candidate
for the presidency, and he has always
won. Who will be the winning war
rior in nineteen hundred?
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
He Knew stiggins.

Stiggins-B romlert is man eau
bear. >,
Wiggins-What did Bromlert ever Wv
for you?-Indianapolis Journal
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

It's hard 10 gather woman's mean
ing from her words, but nature has
saved a few of them the trouble OF
making themselves plain.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

1t would have pleased Camara, we
feel sure, if he might have taken his
feet around the world, penetrating the
bottom of the Suez canal and starting
the journey in that direction.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
TOWN ALMOST WIPED OFT.
Entire Business Portion Of yhc,t.
land. Cal. Destroyed by Fire.

Wheatland, Cal, Aug. 1.-THE en-
tire business portion Of this town was
destroyed by fire. Only one small
grocery store is left standing, and
there are 5000 people, including tran
sient hoppickers, to feed. The tloatin"
population became riotous and began
plundering the town. A large force Of
deputy sheriff's were sworn a from
among the citizens to protect the prop
erty.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

Hicks-Which do you think is likely
to get married first, homely girl or
smart girl?
Wicks-The one who is asked first
Somerville Mass Journal.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
THE ROAR OF
BATTLE CEASES
GRIM VISAGED WAR HATH
sMOOTHED HIS wRINkLED
FRONT.

The Protocol Which VIII Form the
BASIS of a Definite Treaty of
Peace Signed by Secretary Day
and NJ. Cambon-Simple and Inn
pressive Ceremonies mt the White
House-The Struggle Which Has
Lasted Three Months and Twen-
ty-TwO Days Quietly Terminated
President Mckinley Thanks M.
CambOn and Through Him the
Republic of France for the Ex-
ercise of His Good Offices In
Bring About Peace.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

There's nothing longer than the sum
mer days to the girl who is to be mar
ried in the fall
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

Honor and fame from no condition
rise" and the dudes and the cowboys
OF our army fight equally well.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

Some day Henry James will fal
through one of his fifty-line sentences
and break his grammar.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

A bath with COSMO BUTIEhM,and
SOAP, exquisitely scented, is soothing 49,
beneficial. Sold everywhere.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
Men with wheels in their heads are
OF a mechanical turn of mind.
Even the optimist forgets to smile
when the tax collector comes around

Very few children have as much
strength of mind as they have Of don't
mind.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

All things come with the walter VINO sew
an order OF hash.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

fish In the hand is worth dozen IN ~
anglers story.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes ,o Msu
men strong. blood pure. Soc 81. All druss
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

The deadly cucumber joke is now
getting it's work in.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

Heaven tempers the wind alike
snooth-faced man and the Populist'
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

It's rare treat when miser invites
you to join him.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

Moods Pills cure all liver ills. ., cent,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27
NEWS IN AND ABOUT . !.
THESE PLANTATIONS
CRANSTON.

The Christmas services at st. AIMS
Catholic and st. Bartholomew Episco-
pal churches were largely attended on
Christmas day. There were four morn
ing services at the former. and each
had a big congregation. The Christ
mas music was OF "A high order of excel
lence. on the evening OF Christmas
day the children OF st. AIMS attended
"A Christmas tree. Before the distribu-
tion OF prizes there was reciting and
singing by a number Of the children,
which was much enjoyed. on Monday
evening the children of st. Bartholo-
news had "a Christmas tree and enter
tainment on the same evening there
was also festival at the Union Con-
gregational church I'm Knightsville.
ON Sunday morning Mrs. Ann Eaton
OF Park avenue was taken suddenly i'll
after returning from the $3.50 mass at
ST. AIMS. and until evening her life
was despaired Of. Fortunately the old
lady. who is highly esteemed in the
town, has now completely recovered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27
AT THE NORTH END.
Enjoyable Dancing Party Under Auspices Of tbs
Old GIoU Club Capitol Mil Notes.

Capitol Hall was yesterday the scene
Of a very merry dancing party held
under the auspices of the Old Glory
club. There was excellent music furn-
ished by the Amphion orchestra and
the gentlemen OF the club were untiring
in their efforts TO please their patrons.
A horse attached TO wagon owned
by Johnston Brothers. florists ran down
Randall street yesterday forenoon.
The team was in charge of lad and
had a narrow escape from colliding
with big tree i'm front of Capwell's
on the square. Mr.. Day who works for
Capwell, stopped the frightened horse
and the only harm done was the bad
scare received by the boy in charge Of
the outfit.
An Italian resident OF Wanskuck.
went into a barroom where everyone
was talking German last evening. He
followed his verbal protest against
what he termed harsh language by
blows, and as there was number or
German takers he was soon sorry that
ne spoke. His injuries We're slight. The
police Investigated the affair.
The afternoon ball given by the En-
NETT Dramatis club i'm Dimond hall
yesterday was largely attended andwas
in every way a successful affair.
The police arrested four men for
drunkenness last night but business was
very slow on Christmas and yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27
A Christmas Pie.

The following appeared in the Newcas
tie Chronicle of Jan. 6, 1870: Monday
last was brought from Howick to Berwick
10 be shippd for London for sir Hen.
Grey bart, pie the contents whereof
are az follows-viz, 2 BUSHES OF -four, 90
lbs. of butter, geese, 2 turiies, rab-
bits 4 wild ducks, 2 woodcocks, 8 snipes
and partridges: 2 meats tongues cur
LEWIS, blackbirds and pigeons 1t Is
supposed very great curiosity was made
by Mrs. Dorothy Patterson, housekeeper
at Howiok. 1t was near . feet In circum.
ference at bottom, weighs about IL stones,
will take two men to present IL 10 table:
IL Is neatly fitted with case and four
small wheels To facilitate its use to every
guest that inclines to partake Of its con-
tents at table" Thus IL Is no wonder
George Wither sung 50 mcrrily:
SO now is come our ioyfulest feast.
Let every man be Jolly
Each room with ivy leaves Is drcst
And every post with holly.
Though some churls at our mirth repine,
Round your foreheads garlarfds twine,
Drown sorrow in cup of wine,
And let us all be merry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27
TO THE GRAND MASTER.


There were about 200 Knights Tenn
plar OF st. Johns and Calvary Com
manderies assembled in Masonic Tenn
pie at noon yesterday. for the purpose
of drinking the Christmas toast to the
Grand Master, and at the right moment
Right Eminent Commander Shepley,
grand commander OF the Grand Com
mandery of Massachusetts, and Rhode
Island, proposed the toast. ITO our
Most Eminent Grand Master, Reuben
Hedley Lloyd who rules the Templar
Host from Point Barrow TO Porto Rico,
from Passamaquoddy TO the Philip
pines" The toast was honored i'm sill
ence.
After this "A toast was drunk to the
fraternity OF ST. Johns and Calvary,
which was followed by toasts TO En-
inent Sir Frank T. Pearce, Commander
of ST. Johns; to Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge OF Rhode Island. Col. Cy-
rus NJ. Van Slyck; TO Eminent Sir
George III. Kenyon. NJ. D., Senior War
den OF the Grand Commandery of
Massachusetts, and Rhode Island and to
several of the communicates from
whom kilograms were received
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27
CALL ACCEPTED.
Rev. Herbert Alden Youii 10 Become Pastor Of The
Plymouth Congregational Church

Rev Herbert Alden Youtz. who FOR
eight years has been Methodist
preacher i'm the West. but recently be-
came a Congregational pastor in Mass
achusetts. has been called to the PHI
grim congregational church Of this city
and has accepted the call. Mr.. Noutz
i- recommended by Dr. Judson Smith
of the American board. Prof Borden
y. Bourne. DR. Buell.. dean of the the
illogical faculty. BOSTON University and
numerous clorgyfnen aud parishionefs
ln Iowa and IN East Dennis, quincy
aud Middlcneld. MsEs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The Nagle and the Ash families dwell
together in a house on Valley street
Sometime in peace and harmony and
sometime just the opposite. Two
months ago there was a general mix
UP, i'm which the Nagles happened to
be yanquished. and this so nettled them
that they invoked the sterny arm of
the law, and the result was that James
Ash was arrested for aSsaulting Mrs.
Nagle. He pleaded guilty, and paid
his fine. Everett, another OF the Ash
family was wanted. but he skipped for
he did not have a sufficient amount of
wampum TO pay his fine. A few days
ago a flag of truce was sent out by
the Ash family which was duly recog-
nized by the Nagles. and a treaty was
signed, and this allows Everett To
come home, for Mr.. Nagle appeared
i'm the seventh district court yesterday
morning and asked Judge Bliss to des-
troy the writ which was done upon
payment of costs. A reception Will be
rendered Everett this evening.
st. Mary's Episcopal, the second Bapt-
list and the NJ. L.. Haven churches cele-
brated Christmas last evening by hav-
ing entertainments and Christmas trees.
Town Clerk Hunter will be at Phil
lipsdale from $50 to Z o'clock and at
Rumford from 8 10 10 o'clock this even
ing for the purpose OF giving residents
an opportunity 10 register. During the
week the town hall will be open even
ings for this purpose. and on Saturday
evening IL will be open until midnight.
Den Daylor. a common drunkard
was sent TO the state farm for six
months this morning by Judge Bliss.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27
0LNEYvILLE.
Large Attendance al The Funeral Of Mr.. Daniel ".
Potter Notes From The Square.

Yesterday afternoon at l O'Clock, the
funeral OF the late Daniel w. Potter
who died suddenly Friday evening last
occurred al his late home on Roosevelt
street i'm the annexed district. The at
tendance was large. Rev. j NJ. Lowden,
pastor OF the Plainfield street Free
Baptist church conducted impressive
services and touchingly referred to the
life of the deceased. dwelling at length
upon his career as "a volunteer IN the
civil War the deceased having served
from August. 1862 uptil December, 1868,
in the lst Rhode Island Light artillery,
under Capt Richard Waterman, ana
from that time until June, 1865. I'm Bat
tery q. While I'm the service he partici-
pated i'm a number of notable engage
ments, including the second Bull Kun,
Antietam. Shepardstown, Fredericks-
burg. Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Rap
pahannock Station, Battle of the Wild
erness. Spottsylvania. Cold Harbor,Pe
tersburg. Winchester and Cedar Creek.
Interinent at Pocasset Cemetery.
The Christmas observance here was
an exceedingly quiet one, but there was
evidence of much happiness every
where. The places of business remain
ed closed yesterday only the groceries
opening for a few hours early I'm the
forenoon.
Edward Sutciffe of 165 Alverson ave
nue.. Yesterday while walking on the
icy sidewalk at Delaine street, slipped
and fell and struck the back OF his
head with such force as TO render him
almost unconscious. He sustained also
"A cut four inches i'm length upon the
back of his head. He was taken 10 his
home in n carriage by friends and his
injuries received the attention OF
physician.
At the meeting OF the Mems Club OF
the Church OF the Messiah next Thurs
day evening, Bishop Coadjutator Nc
Nickar will address the members.
A fire occurred at So Kingfield street
this morning about 1880 o'clock, when
an alarm was pulled i'm from box ASP.
The house was owned by William Joyce
and the fire. II is thought originated
in a pile of rubbish in closet. Before
the firemen were able TO get the flames
under control the roof was nearly burn
ed off ana the house gutted. The dam
age is placed at s4o0. Covered by insur-
ance.
Thorntonites were treated To music
reyserday by the British Hosiery Brass
Band, which sereneded nearly all OF
she prominent residents in the village
during the course of the afternoon. a
whippet race was also INDUCED in at
the Cricket grounds that attracted
large attendance and was greatly ap-
precaited,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27
RICHES TAKE WINGS.
A Christmas Story with an Unusual End


He was fine looking fellow. In his
hands he carried three large bodied, though
mono too plump, turkeys, and the big cal
leo sign behind him with its legend, "Tur-
key Rattle Within" gave n pretty good
inkling OF how he came by his burden.
Turkeys enough here to last a week, {"
he soliloquizcd as he swayed to and fro on
the edge of the sidewalk. Guess that tur.
key they We got at home lays over all these
but then turkey is a thing you can't have
too much Of "
just then man approached him from
the Shadows man with a gaunt look
and coat that would fail to attract the
attention Of u rag gatherer. II was the
usual request for "a little assistance
II guess they took all my spare change
inside, pardner. Just hold this turk
while look.
He found quarter and handed il to
the be1gar. who started TO move away. but
an idea seemed to strike the young fellow
and he called the man back.
WAS that dead straight about your hav-
ing children at home and nothing to eatS"
Its true. sir, SO help me God"
"Then take this turkey"
A block farther up an old woman
crouched in the lee of high beard fence
grinding out some melancholy tune on a
wheczy hand organ. Without word the
young fellow approached her and dropped
one Of the remaining turkeys into her lap
''Im a trifle short on poultry. he said,
with a merry chuckle, as he hoped aboard
his street car.
On the opposite seat Of the dummy sat
an urchin. red eyed and sobbing.
What's the natter" asked the turkey
dispenser Of the gripman.
You see, the kids mother is a poor
woman living out near tho park, and she
sent him down town to buy cheap turkey
for their Christmas dinner. Well. he got
IL right enough, but some thief snatched
it from him at the corner of Seventh street
That's what's the trouble"
''Say, take this home to your mother. "
said the man who had been to raffle, as
he flung the bird across the car and came
near knocking of the gripmans cap in
doing so.
In the morning some one knocked at his
bedroom door
Whats the matterp"
Matter enough Somebody got into
the larder during the night and stole our
turkey"
The man in bed laughed so loud that his
sister, who had called to him, pronounced
him an idiot.
Say, sis. ,"
"Hello"
Doesn't the Bible say something about
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27

FOR SALE--On Cushing street, two
building lots. 50Xl34 each; southern ex-
posure; good building site. q. l.. *
ri. j. GROSS, Banigan building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27
ARLINGTON.

Mr. and Mrs. George II. Champlin re-
turned yesterday afternoon from visit
to friends in Exeter.
An Italian with n barrel organ made
the night hideous for several hours last
evening The man was evidently work
ing overtime for Christmas. but he
struck the wrong section, and if he had
not tired when he did he would have
been struck himself for several weary
men had arisen from their beds and
were cropping for missiles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27
AUBURN.

Mr. Frank Burrows, who resides at 36
Chestnut avenue, Eden Park, while re-
turning from the city early Sunday
morning. slipped on a piece Of ice and
fell breaking his leg just above the
ankle. He was taken TO his home and
DR.. Daniel $. Latham set the injured
member. At last reports Mr. Burrows
was resting comfortably.
Christmas exercises were held on
Christmas Eve i'm the Peoples Free
Baptist church and the Philips Memo
rial Baptist church. Candy and pres
ents were the order of the evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27
PAWTUXET VALLEY.

The Sunday school OF the NJ. T..
church. Centreville, gave a fine and
elaborate program Of Christmas exer-
cises on Christmas evening to large
and appreciative audience.
The public school i'm Centreville takes
a vacation over the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. BENJAMIN Waterhouse
Of Warwick avenue are entertaining
Miss Grace Waterhouse OF Pascoag.
The usual Christmas tree and pres
ents with special Christmas music and
slides illustrating scenes in the life of
Christ was held in ST. Andrews church,
PheniX, on Saturday evening.
Rev. O. III. Still of Crompton is slow
w falling
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27
A FELLOW FEELING
Makes Providence People as "Wondrous
Kind" as Elsewhere.

A fellow feeling prompts it.
We all have troubles of our own.
We appreciate assistance.
Relief from trouble promotes gratitude.
Gratitude promotes publicity.
Publicity promotes public good.
a man with bad back
The kind that aches all day and doesn't
cease at night.
Is grateful man when his back is
cured.
lie wants to tell his friends about IL.
Let them know relief can be had.
Lots OF fellow feeling in Providence.
Doans Kidney pills have cured so
many backs.
Read what this Providence citizen says:
Mr.. Ellison Plummer. II Gilmore
street. says "Since the year 1861 / was
troubled with kidney disorder. As is
usual In such cases l would be better
and worse by spells. At times the pain
I'm my back felt like "A dagger going
through me. When I commenced using
Doan's Kidney pills, which my son got
for me at Lothrop's drug store. s.
Westminster street. I was unable TO be
around. Doans Kidney pills did me
world 81 good. and if they acted 80
quickly and benencially In my case
and u was q bad what viii they
DO In mild cases."
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Mailed by Foster Milburn Co.
Buffalo. y. Y. sole agents FOR the 4. y
Remember the name. Dosns. and take
no other.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27

The Russian Christmas is ten days later
than the English one, but is celebrated
very much in English fashion. Families
all meet upon that day and country house
parties are many. The tree is n Christmas
ycw and is beautifully decorated The
gifts are placed on small tables near the
tree The churches are decorated with
greens and so are the houses but no mis-
tletoc is used Two or three days are pub
lie holidays at Christmas time, and the
people greet each other with. Happy feast
10 you. A huge pyramid Of rice with
raisns in IL, which has been blessed at the
church. is served at the Christmas dinner,
and the meats are goose, duck and sucking
pig A great dclicacy at Russian Christ
mas dinner Il veal which has been fed en-
tircly upon milk for thar special day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27
BRISTOL.

Registration continues very slow, and
up To last evening about S25 had en-
rolled their names. Town Clerk Her
bert r. Bennett spent Christmas with
his friends. and during his absence yes
terday Chief Hoard kept the Office open
and received names.
Rumors are current that the building
now occupied by the National India
Rubber company for storage and other
purposes and formerly owned by the
Providence Shade Roller Co, is being
negotiated for by parties who contem-
plate converting II into rubber manu-
factory.
There is a prevailing opinion that the
finishing OF the new building of the
Young Mems Christian association Will
he long delayed as many OF the sub
scribers are said to be much dissatis-
fed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27

FOR SALE-On East Side, fine es-
tate, one-family house, 81. 200 so. IT. of
land: old trees and shrubbery; beautiful
building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27
WARREN.

Rev. William j. Wilson of bingham,
Mass, is seriously i'll at the residence of
his son-in-law, Rev. ii. w. Brown, on
Church street.
The local Spinners' Union last even
ing elected the following officers: Pres
ident, Reuben Shaw: treasurer Joseph
Dryden: secretary. James Burke. The
treasurer reported the payment I'm the
last three months OF $1l5 FOR out of
work pay. The society is i'm a flourish
ing condition and numbers 81 members.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27

casting your bread upon the waters and
having it como back againY"
YES Why?"
"Oh, nothing-only it don't work with
turkey. But we can get along without one
for Christmas Why, we could have a bird
every day in the year IL we wanted one"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27

TO LET-End house In block No. a
Lloyd street, 13 rooms, now being put IN
order G.. l.. & II. j. GROSS. Room :.
Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27

TOR SALE-On Linwood avenue. a
fine building lot, 50x146. at 20 cents per
square foot. This is a desirable site for
a home. q. l.. & II. j. GROSS. Room ,.
Ranigan building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-27

FOR SALE.-Buyng has commenced
again, and IL is headed down the bay;
want to sell you beautiful building
site at Pawtuxet- -the-Sea; get hold
right now; they will be higher next
year. A. L. ANDREWS. 81 Vest
minister street. tf oil