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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
BOLD TRAIN H0LDUp
northwestern Limited nj 81,
of Rnhha. hel

southwestern Limited nj a..
of Robbers. nerey|
Chicago, Oct. 15.-The Nortbwo
limited train, leaving Chicago A. :" 's
p. IN. last night was held nm no.
frcm Dekalb. ILL.,. and robhod La
IRAN Is due ut Dekalb at 1o.oo o., me
hoid-up occurred at Tower. three mi ~
from Maple Park, Ill. 1t is not .n al'lys
Whether the robbers secured owl
great amount Of booty. snoat
train containing number Of .,r IN
men and detectives left tho Ynas
western station in Chicago las, niat'
bound Tor the scene of the robharr
1t is said there were five mas,
men engaged in the operation Tea
train was tagged. and, while two "
the men compelled the engineer a.. y
fireman to run the engine ahead ~
baiaLce of them robbed the train T
train dispatcher of the Northwest
read III this city admitted the tru,h ~
the story to the central police Officials
Inc robbery was evidently carefulIr
planned. Twenty minutes before ma
train was due at Maple Park tho roh
bers burst into the station bouse ana
compelled the station agent to remain
quiet while they bound him. Afto,l
tying him fast To chair they forced !.
gag into his mouth and left him M
terry helpless. The signals were then
changed 50 that the train would he
Compelled to stop
before reaching the depot. The rob
bers went down the track to the pon,
where the train would stop and wait.
ed for il. As soon as ii came ia
halt two Of the men covered the on
gineer and fireman with reyolyers
and. after uncoupling the engine com.
PEELED the engineer TO run it down The
track two miles, They then blew IN.
the express ear with dynamite. pacti.
cally demo fishing it and blocking the
track. They then blew open the safe
and riiied it. 1t is not known how
much money Was secured. Immediate.
ly after grabbing what they could
from the safe the robbers fed into the.
darkness. They are now being pur.
sued, but the robbers have quite
lead over the posse that is after them.
Engineer Daniel White was shot, and
il is reported very seriously wounded
in the breast because he refused 10
run his engine from the train. After
shooting him one Of the robbers ran
the engine down the track two miles
to switch where il was killed" 1t
is also reported that the station agent
was badly pounded up and left uncOn
sciOus or the depot ioor when the rob
bers went out To stop the train Ii is
not thought his injuries are fatal, but
il was two hours after being assaulted
before he recovered consciousness.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

1t was really in the nature Of mat
ter OF routine business when the ma
tional democratic committeeman de-
cided to establish headquarters of the
executive committee in Chicago. vir-
tually making Chicago the chief base
OF operations. That was first done
three years ago when the press bu-
reau was established there. A conven-
ton may be held almost anywhere tina,
there are railroad and hotel; but a
concern which wishes to keep in close
touch with the people of the country
and to have all the advantages oil
means CT quick communication with
them naturally comes to Chicago or St
Louis.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
At WEST SUPERIOR.
school Children Present the Presi-
dent a Neat Souvenir

West superior. VS.. Oct. 15.-Presi-
dent Mckinley and party arrived in
this city from st. Paul one and onehalf
hours late Eight thousand people and
seven thousand school children re-
ceivcd the party at the city hall. A
committee of children presented the
president and party with neat print
ed souvenir purchased from penny
contribution from the school children.
The president thanked the children
very graciously. Mayor Dietrich in
troduced the president. who delivered n
short address. Secretaries Gage and
Long also spoke.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
Ynauis Gathering I'm Forte.

Austin. Tex. Oct IL. a dispatch
from Ortiz. state OF Sonora. Mex. saws
scouting parties of the Mexican troops
have returned to TORN and report that
the Iaqui Indians are gathering in
strong force short distance west of
Sahuilpa in expectation Of the attack
by the government troops commanded
by Gen. Torres. A large quantity Of
food supplies which was being taken
from Hermosello to the Yaqui country
was seized few days ago by n small
force of tro pS.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

Naval officers say that the new bat
tleship Kearsarge can make sixteen
knots an hour, rate Of speed which is
wholly satisfactory and UP to contract
figures. 1t is not always safe to trust
the contract speed OF an American
warship. Cervera's plans went awry
at Santiago because the Oregon
steamed several knots faster than hel
contract speed ard overhauled his fly
ing squadron.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

The curfew ordinance has received 2
good deal of newspaper ridcule, we;
its practical workings have been very
salutary. In abiding to the willing.
ness of some Of the daily papers to
poke fun" at Elmira. N. Y, where
the ordinance is in force. the Adyer-
tiser of that city declares that the re.
suit OF the enforcement OF the simple
law has been beneficial, and observes
truly enough: III large numbers OF
the young can be kept from temptation
and evil courses by so simple a device
it is far wiser to try it than to jee,
at 1t. 1t is not laughing matter. bu
one of grave moment TO the welfare
of our towns and cities"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
Little Hone for NiCIeruorJ

Springfield, ILL.,. oct. 15.-Dr. G.. NJ.
Bowcock. the attending physician OF
Gen. John \. McClernand, stated last
night that the condition of his dis
tln2us shed natent was very precari-
Gus, and that thert was little hope for
his recovery. His son, Col. Edward
McClernand Forty-fourth United
States infantry volunteers. now at
Fort Loavenwcrth, Kan, has been
summoned By telegraph.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
IOWA LAKE BEDS
A Suit involving Millions OF Do
worth OF Lands

Des Moines. Oct. 15.-Attorhe. win
cral Remley announces that he w the
carry 10 the federal supreme cV pans Of
question of title TO the lake oe', nat.
iowa. Many of these have been Ind md
ented to spectators as SWAMI np,d not
Mr.. Remley contends they sho M"nd lay
be SO considered. He will on M ,nn ST.
next argue for rehearing in n, ,iI' lake
preme court the celebrated oS 0w, worth
case. involving about siooo" that mt Il
of property. He announces announces a 'ras sus.
again defeated and the pateh.,ts. nus ~ 70 the
federal supreme court. 1t Is ,aa would
that titles to 10000 acres OF a ian estab-
be involved and that II he sllot ,he state
fish his case 1t would saw ,ddtional
millions of dollars worth OF a0'
lake lands.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

Gen. Miles. discussing the use of
the automobile in war, has said:
"As to the automobile becoming an
available appliance in time of war. IL
can be assumed that the invention will
be utilized when it's practicability has
been demonstrated. improvements are
being made SO rapidly that one hesi-
tates TO say which is the best adapted
10 the purposes OF the field in time OF
war. No definite opinion could be ex-
pressed Until the commercial world
furnishes the most efficient and avail
able method Of automobile transporta-
ton. The automobile VIII be useful in
war in many respects. 1t can carry
men rapidly from one point to an
other. 1t can be used for the transpcr-
tation OF light artillery, such as ma
chine guns 1t can transport rapidly
telegraph and telephone machinery. 1t
can be utilized for the transportation OF
equipment. ammunition and supplies:
tor taking The wounded TO the rear.
and In general for Ia>Nst OF the pur-
poses to which the power Of mules AID
horses are now applied"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
Murslerera Sentenced

Anaconda. Mont, Oct. 15.-Clinton
Dolson has been found guilty OF mur.
der i'll the second degree. His punish
ment is fixed at ninctynine years in
the renitentiary. He is charged. with
two others. with numbering Eugene
Cullinane ut American Gulch Aug. 8.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
EOurl Dend I'm ned

Northfieid. Mimi. Oct 14.-Mrs. j. c..
Collins was found dead in bed by her
eight-year-oid son, who tried to
awaken her. 1t is thought an overdose
Of morphine caused her death
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

Chickasaw legislators propose to
charge $1,000 for marriage licenses
Now, If they follow that UP by tax on
bachelors they will have things fixed
up to pay expenses.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

Gen. John W. Foster is said to be at
filiated with the Alaskan modus vi
vend. He has the sympathy Of the
entire country.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

1t isn't so much the fact that Emile
lola is writing letters that worries the
French military as the fact that every
body reads them.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

1t is a pity tne average man can''
borrow money as easily as he can Dor
row trouble.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

A New York woman whose husband
deserted her says he must lie insane.
which is really the charitable view 10
take in the matter.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

There is entirely too much contro-
versy about things that are not worth
talking about.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

Hair dye deceives people who use it
into thinking they are deceiving some
people.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

When you see mans ears stuffed
with cotton it's question whether lie
has earache or a scolding wife.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

The end man in a minstrel show can
tell a joke as we'll as the next man.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

A man finds himself in the hands OF
hard creditor when he borrows trou-
BILE.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

A bride must feel rather cheap when
q relative gives her away
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

A mans best friend and his next
door neighbor are seldom Synonymous.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

Everything comes to those who wait.
1t is now the autumn leaves turn.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
General.

General.
A knit underwear trust is in process
OF formation 1T Albany.
The Kansas volunteers were given
an ovation by the people of san Fran
cisco
The street railway men at San An
tonic. Tex. have struck for shorter
hours.
4 movement has been started in
Washington to buy home for Admiral
Schley.
\ Madison wis. boy enlists. learns
for the first time who his real mother
is. and will not go to war.
The National Salt company, by ABB
sorbing the United company. now con-
trolls the salt industry of the country.
The Chicago will start on her cruise
on the 18th inst. Meanwhile Admiral
S.ciley will visit with friends in Gcor
Sia.
The International Commercial con-
gress. which will open In Philadelphia
this week. promises to yield important
results.
The trustees Of the University OF
Vermont have voted to confer the de-
gree Of doctor Of laws on Admiral
Dewey.
The Peoria Packing and Provision
company, idle for two years. will soon
be running full capacity and giving
employment to 125 men.
The committee for reproducing the
Dewey victory arch in marble have re-
ceived pledges of 100000 toward car
rying out the purpose.
Considerable anxiety is felt mt Glou-
ccster. MASS. over the report that an
American schooner has been seized at
Skibboren. Ireland. for fishing within
the threc-mile limit.
The United States transport Newport
arrived at San Francisco. thirty-three
days from Manila. with AGA members
or the volunteer signal corps aboard
ard thirteen civilians.
The executive committee Of the strik-
ers at Cramps shipyard. at Philadel-
phia. have decided to bring charges
against the officials Of the company for
violation of the contract labor law.
Four hundred Wayne county farmers
have brought suit at Omaha against
the Grain Growers Mutual Association
of Nebraska. alleging gross misman-
agement in the conduct of its affairs.
Thousands of Tennesseeans attended
the presentation of handsome sword
to Lieut.. Valentine Sewer Nelson Of
Knoxville. Tenn. who was with Dew
ey on the Olympia at the battle of Ma
Mia bay
The Illinois Central Railroad com
suh a
the S5,0OOOOO stock fund of the st.
Louis worlds fair. the celebration Of
the louisiana purchase, to be held in
1903
One Of the most serious car famines
ever recorded exists amorg the big
railroads terminal in Chicago. Several
of the roads report that the congestion
of business has assumed the proper
tons of a blockade.
The Midland Terminal and Cripple
| Creek ~ Florence railroads will con-
solldate about Nov. | and form n new
railroad which will bear the name Of
the Denver d Southwestern. The com
pany is capitalized ut 81 923, 900.
report from Jefferson, Ohio saws
Andrew Carnegie has made public his
plans to give the citizens of Conneaut
ana the dock laborers at the harbor q
fine library bunlding. The drawings
nave been approved by him.
AT public meeting at Worcester 10
ratify the Republican state ticket, Sen
aior George +. Hoar pledged the can
didates his loyal support and approved
OF the platform on which they were
nominated.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
PITH OF THE NEWS
DIGEST OF THE NEWS FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE WORLD.

A Comprehensive Review of the
Important Happenings of the
Past Week CuIled From the Tel
egraph Reports The Notable
Events mt Home and Abroad That
Have Attracted Attention.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

There is something wrong with the
man who does not secretly love praise.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

The watermelon isn't always as
green as il looks.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
"A GREAT OVATION
MARKS THE PRESIDENTS TRIP
THROUGH THE NORTHWEST.

North DakOta's Volunteers. Recently
Returned From the Philippines,
ing From the Chief Magistrate of
the NutiOn-ShOrt stops Made at
Minnesota Towns Where the
Whole Population Turned Out to
Do Honor to the President.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
Foreign.

Tho poris Natin is authority for tht
statement that the Dreyfus FANNY WI
shortly po 10 Egypt for the winter
1t is reported that the postllhst,ei
general Of England is considering w,
feasibility of introducing tine penny
kilograms.
Lord Charles Stewart Reginald. sec
ord son Of the Marquis of Londohder'
nv. is dead Of consumption, aged TWEEN
ty years.
The Spanish government has solo
the floating dock ut Havana Tor $ooo'
600 to a syndicate of Vera cruz iher'
chants.
II is announced ut Madrid that the
Filipino government has given fuil
power TO AgCnciilo to treat for the re-
lease of the Spanish prisoners now
held by the insurgents.
Count Egloffstein. prominent mem
Der of the Club der Hamlerhosci, lhi
trial Of certain members of which tn'
gambling ut the club began oct. :"
was sentenced TO nine months impfls'
onmont for cheating N cards.
George T.. Fitzgerald of El Paso hal
received an offer from an English syn.
dicate of E150.CO0 for vast tract oil
land owned by him and two brothers
within the present boundary limits OF
Venezuela
Lord Curz0n Of Keddlestone. viceroy
of India. telegraphs that no further
rains have fallen in India and that the
weather is prcjudcial TO the standing
crops and the cold season softening.
The agricultural outlook shows no I'M
provement.
A musical festival In honor of Queen
Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and
her mother. the queen dowager. was
given in the new palace. Sir Frank {.
Lascelles. the British ambassador. and
Gen. Benjamin Harrison and Mrs. Har-
rison Were present.
a German cottO:. spinners' trust has
been formed by Rhenish. Westphalian.
Saxon and Silesian firms. comprising
81 per cent of the cotton spinning cs-
Establishments of the empire. The Asso-
citation of Cotton Yarns Consumers
has issued a circular stating that the
trusts terms ara Sr"h trot """""fn"th
ore CO spin hers viii be able to g..
German yarns Il per cent cheaper than
they can be gotten by Germans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-26
ATTITUDE ON PHILIPPINES.
Democratic House caocus-fr"p"Se"
Resolution Against Annexation.

WASHINGTON February &.-A caucus
OF the Democratic members - the House
OF Representatives has been called for
O'Clock next Monday evening FOR the
consideration OF the attitude ~ The party
on the Philippines" \ plan u action has
already been outlined and Il Il said that
resolution will be adopted against the
permanent occupation OF the philippines.
\ resolution 70 this effect has been draft
"a by the Democratic members ot the
Committee on Foreign Affairs. following
the lines Of the Bacon resolution. offered
in the Senate. This will be the basis Of
the resolution adopted az the caucus. AMI
&c Is said an effort will bc made 90 Get the
resolution before the House OF Represeu.
tatives.
Among those active In securing the call
we're Representatives pinsmore. OF Ar
kansas: Howard. Of Georgia. and BAN, OF
Texas
HOUSE ACTION. If POSSIBLE
Mr.. Howard stated that the step had
been taken mainly because the McEnery
resolution. passed by the Senate. had been
ignored by the Committee on Foreign
Affairs No meeting Of the committee had
been called since the McEnery resolution
had been passed. so that II was manifest
that The House was not 70 BE- permitted
to vote on such "a declaration. iie and
hts Democratic associates OF the commit
toe had therefore framed resolution
much similar TO that Of senator BACON.
which would be- offered 10 the caucus on
Monday II this or a like resolution were
adopted. Mr. Howard said. II would be
presented TO tho House and an EFFORT
made 10 have the Speaker grant an OPP
portunlty for ~ consideration. In any
event. u would define the position OF the
House.
EXPRESSES BRYAN's VIEWS
n IL stated by number OF Democrats
that the caucus does not result from the
recent visit OF Mr. Bryan. although n IL
said that the proposed resolution express
es the sentiments or Mr.. Bryan.
FINANCE AND IMPERIALISM
Several Democratic members fcal that
10 viii be- appropriate 10 consider how FAR
tho financial question Is 60 remain the
paramount issue or is 20 become second
any 10 an ISSUE on imperialism.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-26

rnent was clearly unauthorized. The ap.
propriation for accumulation OF quarters
IN the act OF July 7. iss 30 stat. st'.
- made for officers on duty without
troops There is no authority for the
payment OF commutatiou OF quarters 10
officers serving with troops.
Upon the facts presented. I am CT
opinion that while the regiment was walt
ing muster out. under the Circumstances
shown. its organization was not DESTROY
ed but remained intact. and the onicsrs
were not detached therefrcm or divsstei
OF their proper commands In said organi-
yation. and that IN contemplation ot Jaw
and military usage they were serving
with troops.
1T IS important 20 note that the ap-
nropriation for barracks and quarters.
contained in the same act when might
be considered available for use IN paving
this claim. contains the following proViso'
Provided. That no part 81 the money
so appropriated shall be paid for cemmn-
tstion Of fuel. and for quarters 10 ON
Gers and enlisted men.
For these reasons. therefore. X seems
clear that there j. no appropriation irvm
which 10 pay these officers any commu'a-
ton of quarters
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-26
LOUISIANA PURCHASE BANQUET.
~. Louis Exposition Project Present-
90 at Federal Capital.

WASHINGTON. II. G.. February g.
One VI ne largest dinners ~ the winter
WIS given tonight IN the banquet hall
OF the Arlington Hotel The h0sis We're
thirty members 81 The Executive Commit
tee Of the Louisiana Purchase Conven-
ton recently held boo S. Louis with Gov
ernor Francis af their head, and the
guests. numbering nearly Two hundred,
we're the members OF the Cabinet and the
United States Supreme Court, and tho
Senators. Representative. and delegates
from au the States and Territories within
the Purchase The invitations were strict
y limited 10 tho Purchase states and
Territories.
Among the speakers Of me evening were
Secretaries Gage. Hitchcock and Wilson,
representing the Cabinet justices White
and Brewer. OF the Supreme Court and
Senators Vest. Allison. Teller and Thurs
ton reprcsentlng the United states Gem
ate From the House Of Representative
there were a hundred or more. besides
u large number Of delegates Of high rank
The large banquet hall was auperbly
decorated with flowers and vines. The
menu occupied the attention VI The com
pany nnti nearly 10 O'Clock, when Gov
ern0r Francis arose and delivered an
addrsas bon the course of which he was
repeatedly interrupted by applause, HIS
reference 20 the prompt acceptance ~
the city Of g. Louis ~ the proposition
40 raise so 80 90 for an exposition was
spplauded az was also his statement that
aifhouzh Jefferson paid fj1D0.Vp FOR tho
tsrrltory h Was now worth fifteen biz
lions senator Vest was the next speaker
and he Was followed ~ Senator Teller.
R.pre,entative DOlliver delivered char
scteristic discourse. and the next
sos,k4r. we're Secretary Hitchcock. sena-
tor Thurston. Secretary WilsOn. and Rep
reseutatiye Ahafr0th.
Representatiye Clark, Of Missouri. spoke
al some length and hls address was fe-
celvcd with great enthusiasm. ne was
followed by Representatives Curtis Of
Kansas. Green. ~ Nebraska; Osborne. ~
wyoming. Lewis. Of Washington. and
Morris. ~ Minnesota.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-26

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, February q
special 20 the Times-UniOn and Citizen,
from Tallahassee Fla. SAVE: Senator
Samuel Pascos term all expire March
atm. The Legislature upon which de-
wolves the ele,L ton OF bic successor does
not meet until April ith. Governor BIOx-
ham to-day announced that be would. On
March Let. appoint Mr.. Pasco United
States Senator for the vacancy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-26

80 Committee Decidss-IurIey VIII
MAKE statement.

WASHINGTON February E-The Sen
ate Committee on Privileges and Elections
has decided that there was 10 case made
in the protest against Senator Hanna, OF
Ohio. and has ordered such report made
10 the senate. senator Turiey Of Ten
nessee. reserved the right 10 make state
ment concerning the matter 10 The Senate.
though no minority report Will be made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-26
o,yu,y ISLANDS sroRm-swErr.
Country De,astst~d-ss'"r"i i"'"''
,t.NobiIe schooner Lost.

KINGSTON. JAMAICA, February D.
Tha cavman Islands situated 10 miles
from here. were ~ ept by terrible storm
on February 18th and IAN. which de-
vss,sted the country districts. destroyed
49,. ,ocal shipping. ana caused several
fatalities and general suffering among
"a. noor islanders The schooner White
wa,er from Mobile. Ala. vas total
los. with her cargo. Her crew were saved.
ana arrived here to-day.