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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-10

Five hundred peasant girls in the
province Of Prussia are forming into
cavalry regiment to offer to Emperor
William a right royal welcome when
ne repairs to his summer hunting
grounds, in Rominten Prairie, at the
close of the yachting season. They are
Lithuanians-of the race that became
famous under the Jagellons-and their
homes are in the districts OF Gumbin-
min and Koenigsberg, between the Bal
tic, Russia and Poland. They told their
councilmen and parsons: 1--WE make
one condition-our Duke (meaning the
kaiser) must have no other body
guard. During the time of his stay in
our country we want to be his SOL
diers. We will garrison his castle,
VIII beat the game for him, will at
tend him on his trips around the coun-
Try and see him safely home when he
decides to return" Count Bismarck
communicated with Emperor's court
marshal to find out whether the Of
Ter would prove acceptable. The court
indrshal wrote: 1T all depends on
tne girls; go and look them over" So
MS excellency invited his fair petit
uohers to meet him at Trakehnen, the
eeieDrated horse farm, and at the same
'iine arranged with the governor Of the
pace Tor the use Of hall But if the
aaii had been as big as Madison Square
uarden 1t couldn't have accommodated
the assembly, for every one of the 600
soiunteers came on horseback, many
prihglng led horses, and all insisted
upon attending the council seated on
'nelr chargers. There was an open
ar meeting then, and Count Bismarck,
VINO is already a little stiff in his
!oihts, had to mount blooded horse.
uesplte his rheumatism, and make a
speech from the saddle. President He
gel OF the Gumbinnen district translat-
GU the address into the old Prussian
,ongue, for the Lithuanians do not un-
uerstand German, and an exchange of
views followed, with this result: 1.-THE
provincial government accepts the
services OF the Lithuanian women,
win view Of selecting from them 500
70 make up regiment. The regiment
. 10 be uniformed in the national
usess OF the country and select its own
os' subject to the approval OF the
president Of the district. Members of
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-10
GRACEFUL TRIBUTE TO WHEELER

Boston veterans to genuine enthusi-
asm.
The sword, because of its beautiful
design and exquisite workmanship, is
attracting much attention. The blade
is made of the finest Damascus steel,
embellished with gold etching The
scabbard is of silver, and has some
ornaments of solid gold, including a
spread eagle and a draped flag. The
handle of the sword is surmounted by
an eagle and bears wreath Of oak
leaves, the latter being symbolic Of
the rank Of major-general. The figure
OF a mounted cavalryman is on the
guard and at the end of the same is
a knights head. The reverse side of
the scabbard bears the following in
scription: Major General Joseph
Wheeler, u. S. ", from Post 113, G.
A. r., Department of Massachusetts,
Memorial Day, 1899"
Miss Annie Wheeler, daughter of
Gen. Wheeler, will go to Manila as a
volunteer nurse under the patronage
OF the most prominent women philan-
thropists C the country, and will also
have the support of women's patriotic
organizations. Individual members
and state chapters of the Daughters
of the American Revolution are pre-
pairing to gather supplies for American
soldiers in Philippine hospitals to be
distributed under Miss Wheeler's di-
rection. Miss Wheeler is making prep
arations for her voyage to Manila. Dur
ing her stay at the capital beautiful
jewel casket was presented to her in
the name of the women of Montgom-
cry, Ala, in testimony of their love and
admiration and in recognition of the
services rendered by her to Alabama
soldiers during the war with Spain.
The gift was purchased with money
contributed thro,- gh a committee of
which Mrs. F. H. Gilmore was chair
man. 1t was originally intended that
the presentation should take place in
Montgomery, but this plan was aban-
doned on account of Miss Wheeler s
pressing engagements in the north.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-10
AMAZONS ON CHARGERS
WILL ESCORT TIE KAISER

telligence and skill in the handling of
horses and in obeying signals. Every
second girl or woman would make an
efficient "flugelman," they cried en-
Enthusiastically. These Lithuanian wom-
en- scramble upon a pony as soon as
their legs are long enough to hold on;
they learn to tend large herds of cat
tie before they know their prayers, and
they can WELD three-yard whip soon
er than a cooking spoon. They wouldn't
think of mounting a horse save TO
straddle it. Count Bismarck says:
THE Lithuanians are small race,
compactly built; they have a limited
stretch of limb, men and women being
much alike in outward appearances.
Yet these girls have what cavalrymen
call AN iron seat They seem to
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-10

reaching nearly to the ground, which
shows that their clothes are primarily
adopted for riding; the uniform Of the
amazon regiment follows the national
dress common in old Prussia in all re-
spects. The regiment has been divided
into five squadrons. recognizable by
the color of their skirts. That of the
first squadron is light blue, for the
second violet, for the third green, for
the fourth red, and for the fifth yellow.
These frocks are accordion pleated and
wide, TO allow them to fall in graceful
folds from the horses back.
Ordinarily the skirt is half hidden
by white apron in front and back
but this part Of the costume has been
discarded. With the colored skirt the
mounted volunteers wear a black vel
vet jupe, laced in front like the "Mie-
der" of the Swiss maiden. And like
hers, it is cut decollette, exhibiting a
snowywhite shirt bosom, and has big
leg-of-mutton sleeves fastened at the
wrist. There are pretty epaulettes
embroidered in many colors, and the
sleeves, too, exhibit elaborate embroid-
cry. For regimental purposes the COM
pany or squadron number will be
placed on the shoulder straps. Around
their waists the girls usually wear a
girdle, called "josta," which is in
scribed with pious notices in their own
language. The emperor has promised
his volunteers beautiful new-fangled
'jostas" appropriate to the occasion in
the national colors-black and white
bearing some patriotic motto, but it is
not yet settled that the gift will be ac
cepted. The Lithuanians are supersti-
tious, and fear TO lose caste with their
fellows by adorning themselves with
anything coming from Germany. All
their stuffs and goods are home de.
The Lithuanians are blonde or brown
the race doesn't produce dark or red
headed girls. One Of the sights of the
regiment will be the amazons' braids
of wondrously long and thick hair.
When the girls are on horseback their
| braids reach to their spurs.
The regiment will have no hats. The
| only headdress custom permits the
| Lithuanians to wear is the raisztis, a
sort of linen cap festooned with lace
and flowers. To this they cling with
something akin to religious fervor.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-10
FINED FOR WINNING HIS CASE.
1t Was Out West, and the Prisoner Was
a Horsethief.

a Horsethief.
When I graduated from the law
school," said the old lawyer, with
reminiscent smile, II took Horace
Greeley's advice and went West. To-
Gated in a little town that then was
on the frontier and waited with the
confidence of youth for clients. Before
l had fairly opened my Office was re-
tanned to defend a man for stealing a
horse. This elated me very much, for
l was not aware at the time that the
case had been refused by all the other
lawyers in town, as defending a horse
thief was not thing to be desired if
man valued his life. The case came
to trial before an old judge and jury
composed of bewhiskered ranchers.
There was no doubt that the man was
guilty, but he had number of friends
who were willing to swear to anything,
and thought it my duty to make the
best possible use of them. They were
all willing to swear that the defendant
was forty. miles away from the spot
when the horse was stolen, and the
prosecution was unable to break down
their testimony. l saw that was 60
ing to free my client, so it was with a
satisfied air that l saw the jury leav-
ing the room to prepare their verdict
They were back in five minutes, and
the old judge asked them if they had
succeeded in arriving at verdict
1--WE hev,' answered the foreman, as
ne shifted the gun he carried on his
hip. We find the defendant not guilty
an recommend the defendants lawyer.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-10

the regiment furnish their own horses,
and each officer or sub-officer is enti-
tied to have a led horse. The horse
may be put out to grass on the royal
estates, but oats must be provided by
their owners. The name and style of
the regiment is Imperial Mounted
Women Volunteers. It's members are
entitled to the ordinary soldiers mess,
but receive no pay"
Then the native women gave an i'm
promptu exhibition OF their horseman-
ship, and. after drink Of mead" a
strong fermented liquor made Of honey
and water, richly spiced, scampered off.
They have been drilling under their
hetmen twice week ever since, and as
these hetmen have invariably seen
military service either as privates or
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-10
A Snoring Premier.

From the Sydney Telegraph: Dur
Ing the all-night sitting of the New
South Wales legislative assembly this
week the premier, Mr.. Reid, spent
large part of the night in slumber on
the opposition benches. The incident
did not escape notice, as the rotund
attitude of the sleepy premier and his
nasal performances compelled atten-
ton from all parts of the house.
Eventually it was satirically demanded
why the leader of the government
should persist in remaining on the OPP
position side of the house. Mr.. Bar
ton promptly and wittily defended his
new colleague by asking: why
should he not be there? Is he not now
ny sleeping partner
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-10

non-commissioned officers, they are
we'll able to teach the girls their bust
ness. OF late Count Bismarck ordered
reviews of the different squadrons to
be held under the guidance OF officers
OF the cavalry reserves. The review
ing officers agree that they never met
with recruits exhibiting so much in
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-10

maneuver their horses at will, though
scorning stirrups and spurs and whip.
How do you do it?' one of them was
asked.
What have I got my thighs and
knees for?'" she asked.
Unlike the peasant women OF other
parts, the Lithuanians wear skirts
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-10

first time that a former confederate
soldier had been invited by north
ern post of the Grand Army Of the Re-
public to be its orator on Memorial
day, and the innovation proved to be
a happy one. Gen. Wheelers person.
atty charmed all who came in contact
with him, and his Grafton stirred the
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-10

OWN to his youth an innocence, to
the mercy Of the court While l was
gasping for breath the Judge fined me
$500 and suspended sentence long
enough for me to get out Of town. II
wasn't law, but didn't stop to argue
the matter."-Seattle Post-Intelli-
gencer.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-10
German Jury Laws.

In Germany when the vote Of the
jury stands six against six a prisoner
is acquitted. A vote of seven to five
leaves the decision to the court, and
on vote of eight to four the prisoner
is convicted.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-10

In remembrance of Maj.-Gen. Joseph
Wheeler's recent visit to Boston, when
he delivered an eloquent and patriotic
address before the Grand Army Veter-
ans, handsome and costly sword was
presented to him by Edward w. Kins-
ley Post, G. A. R., the crack veteran
organization Of that city. 1t was the
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-10
india's Census.

The latest government census in In
dia showed 6,O16,759 girls between 5
and 9 years of age who were already
married, of whom 10000 had become
widows
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-10
On Their Heads.

Elephants are very fond OF cocoanuts
and will take them with the tip Of
their trunks and break them by knock
ing them against their foreheads. :.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-10
T DAKOTA.

I hu ing a few days !,
ie inspected = . WON y
TORY at spea .sh WI
I cha, Charles f. Burma,
totally DESTROYED dur !,
partial insurance, y
e ervlee between Maal
m hn was discontilnl
oe resumed Aug. &
al ana DR.. l.. c. Mead
he Livingston r r,pa,'
on miles northwest ~ I
= n'eE on the Niilwau.
canton and Siour
lk' a furniture stor ~
pair shop. 0'''e'
pervising architect q,
t.ment, was in Abe ~
wing the various slta.
bic building. '''
70 one of the pionee,
eil,, has disposed Of
"a the Chicago Shoe
;, TO j. f. Barlow Of
leyator company Of
urchased the eleyat.
heretofore owned bv
company Of Mime.
Entirely out of deb,
enlarge the school
prder to care for the
nber of children Of
the national organ.
$ Christian Temper.
home is Prohibition
pehd the month Of
5 i'll the interest Of
On the ranch of Au.
leyenne river. near
d. As none of the
home for the day,
to have been the
| ry.
It Of the Parkston
t during a period Of
amounting in value
III, an increase Of
ious month in the
lery.
GARD Of education
meeting recently.
hts will be made
|ons and grounds,
e city superintend.
OO.
boys were playing
prt, on the bank of
.Waubay, Robbie,
son of G. s. May.
ly shot in the leg.
riOus.
: company is put.
el elevator adjoin-
p. The Atlas Ele.
commerced a 80.
to replace the opp
March. J
Ouse ut Deadwod
in money, which
Ink in n bedroom.
entrance TO the
house by boring
ere is no clue.
II passed over the
II. totally destroy
,res and severely
several THOUSAND
tie grain in the
wing been cut.
lade by the board
removal Of John
ELL from his horse
the sports on the
n insane asylum.
and is now IN q
scented TO the sec
hitting official re-
hnf of Huron, the
npany Of Pierre
q of Elk Point.
ents per 1000 on
contract.
intments in the
have been made:
,entropolis, kas.,
D.; Mrs. Carrie
V, Mo-. laundress
| c. MIiidleka1f
inter- at Rosebud,
ok Hills college
Ind came to the
residents salary
order to secure
that important
as a number OF
Election will be
hg.
death at Black
| bunty. recently.
nown in that VI
as. after suffer
fe died five days
fisease. Two Of
a year ago. A
left.
| bf Sully county
| thing, are good.
hing to cut their
crop. Oa's are
5. Potatoes are
endld for TINS
ay is plenty in
county.
l. Grove. Mimi,
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19
LAND COURT.
A D c:siOn Afr ctirg C. chi>c
 C.ui..- Grant.

Yesterday thr land court at Tucson handed down n decision confirming 2 the Bo:qnilas land grant, of lI ,355.st acres, iu favor of the Hearst estat- The grant extends from two miles abrve Cns,lrs;o m the SLn P-dro within half mIls of C"l. Land's stone house." Itlnciules Fnirbau k hut not -r. Dsyii. The width ia 16 cords (lo0 feet 10 tine co.a) and takes in the San Pedro river bottom land
 The c urt announced that it was ready to d.liv an opinion on the same prin iple as that of iEe 3or- quilla-, Icing tight leagues, if the question of surplus within the ex e'ior bounda.i' s was o Il of the way. This has It ference 10 the BAbo o.nari grant.-Star.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19
lNTERt STiNu FIGURES.
! chOcl Statistics Giving In.cr
 esiing Information.

The following receiv, d by Treasurer Wentworth is A copy Of the territorial appor;ionms mt o! si0 0CO made hy the superintendent of pub ic instruci ion for the var;ons counties as nei,reh by law. The figures show the num- her of school children in the territory ard in each county. By coml ari-on of the la-t year reroh, kept on hand by Treas. Wentworth, it is noted that the:e is tetal gain of censu- children thrnughout the territory Ter the year of I31a children. In CGchise county a gain of 70 children is shown over last year. Ft allowing are the suoerintend. nt'- fsurss:-
 COUNTIES No. or CEN AMOUNT
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19
FDR SAiE.

On -cornt of death of one of the owne, $. the IA nch IS offered for sale. Is well stocked with h rses and wei grad cattle, windmils. three large reserunr,, cw ling of , rooms, out houses. corral two good pastures, black smith ard carp n,er tools, moving ma cline and rakes, and everything nes ded on cow ranch. Tlt'e good. con is,ing "f } patented land Cla ms, all improve mrnts and pastures b ir9 on pa'eLted g'ound. The ranch S situated retween Ryan Bros. bar ranch and the Erie Cattle Co. m Lower $ lphur Spring Valley. Cochise County, 4 lzona his pr. p-rty must be sold by 'he 18th O; M rch, IS9q. Parties wi hirg such a property apply 10
 Jos. HoFrLEK,
 Tomhsr"n. Ariz.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

It is remsrkA. le, but q fact never .neless that Tombstone uess more a,er fer local consumption than nr neighhorIng city, Pi-hee. Tho -.tsr statistics ard rs:in ates show 1 Bitbse. with s population oi over geo p,orle consun"s 65.OCO gallons water ds:'y, while fombs'ore with population of little over 1000, r-- quire- l20,IO0 gsilons per day. This
 uld tend O prove that Bisheei;ss not have much ute for ws.e'.
 eav-r.se Bi-ke.i i,e calls f0, cloves .tsad O vat after taking nis emile
 tight, which probably has sHne- -ine to do with ducinR the wster -.ortag-.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19
OCHISE COUNTY GRANT
an BernardinO Grant Gets a
 New Tearing

J. H. Slaughter was in Tombstone dsy Ln business and is snroute 10 '. Fan B.rnardino ranch from . trip .. Tuc~on where he has been in a'- / :daace at the Land Curt looking sv he int.re-ts Of his grant, which hr rught ur on a motfon for rr
 -r.nR, \. R. E. gli-h was sttorns J
 he cage and sncre ed-d in s curing new sri.'. the date of same being set next May.
 The Ssn B~rnsrdino grant covers . tile "ve- 2; COG ger 2, 56OO0 acres witch i. ls~atsd in Mexico ar 1 O0O on this eide of ti line. Hr.
 ugh,sr'- i:ls 70 the grant and .nsrship Gf the lsnd is Mexieo ha- a~v.r been qnestion.d in Mexico and the Mexican courts have dee ded title r ssme. By sisilure. on oversight. to ,rnpIy with . regulation to establish
 is, of ownsssh,p of the grant "I. .. s. sril the title wss brought int ,sa'ion and l. now sought to h. v,
 Me xIcan title c"nfirmsd. Tn. .,t, or ., lras' IT 900 acres of i'. lie. ..: ths sltrsms soutLe astern part q this soucty sad exssnds into Mexico
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

Judge w F. Nichols wa, in town today from Wilcox on proha'e court business. Judge Nichols ha- been in Phoenix in at'endancs at the live rtock com missioner meeting of whi h body he is a member. He admitted ihera was not much hope for the E B,wie county till to become a law but doubtless the came propontion will be up again as usual two years hence.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19
A western es.ii,r was running th

A western es;ii,r was running the motto eve tell the trr.E" at the head of his raper. The other day, how-vAr, he was mcrllei to en- counter several gentlemen who ob- ice ted to the truth heinz told, and as s cons' qnence the mot'o disappeared and the following notice was prin cd |: "Un il we r, cover froa injuries re- gently received, this paper will lie just like the rest Of them."
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

Word wcs rtc. iytd in Tombs,er e today that at Dos Cahezts last rish' two Me1;cans became involved in a quarrel while at a Mt xican darce, one whipped out bowie knife and nea ly severed the lead of hi- adversary by a slash at hi. neck. IL is though, q e injured man vi Gi.. The assailan, va. placed under arrest an taken to Wilcox where he will be t:i q.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

A party of Tombstone people a,- tend-d c dance at St. Davii last even- ing returning home this m, rning in tine fer breakiast. A good time ws- mad ell hsnds thoroughly enJpying themselves. A good story is toll On one of our young tloods. bat ~s spare him on account of his previous good character and p-r'ial1v because he ws- not entirely to blame for the ci cum stances:
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19
A NEW DIET.
Here is Something lou Might
 Take.

In the MtdIcsl Age Chinese gentleman advocates the use of the rat as an article of diet. and makes h, following remarks on it's prop"r'ies a. . bair restorer: "Whas the carrot Is ,o c borss's coat, rat is to the human hei-. N>ither fact can be ex- plsiDed, tut every horseman knows that a regiment Jf carrots wAl make his horse as smop opth and lus,rous as velvet, ard the Chinese, especially the women, know that Tate used a- food stop the falling out of hair ani make the lrcks soft, silky xnd brauti. tut. l have aen 1t tried many um' 2, and every time il succe.ded."
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

Dr. O'x Of Tues 'n, the successful tr,insry surgeon, i- responsible io' ne staten. nt that Msricops is the .nly town in America which is with ',ut . cCw. the people thereof cub ,i,utins confirmed milk entirely for hs genuine a;ticle.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

Several bill. of importance have te. n introduced in the Legislature, nd should become laws, but there ar- rany more which .honlj be re eslsd '.r amended before AriIoi a taxpayers will be r, lievrG.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

The s'sn.tics of the United States .how that only ono murderer in fifty us.rs capital punirhm~nt. In New York II ou, of eve-y F murders es- cape without any pnnishm-nt.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

\. T. s we and wife were visit r, |" Tombstone ye-tsrdsy from Bi-hee They continu. d to Tucson today after s pleasant s'ay of ~n- day.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

c. E P"it-r-on prominent at. tornev of Graham county and re id mt of Sa f,rd, was m Tombstone today on business. He .avs his section is the garden spot of Ariz1na and every. body enjoying prospA,itv.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

Mrs. c. s. Fly returned to Tomb 'on@ today. She reports that Mir. Fly has about recovered from hi. cent illnes. and able to be abont I-in which will be pleas nR news r. k many f,isnts.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

Enough tickets have ben cold fir . Ms.Quers c ball "n Ws-hi"gton'r ushd-y st Mining E,chs.ge H-ll t." :nsure . large sttsudauc D3 not sil to be on hand.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

Tho report O' the rich rike in the
 rovnsd King mine has beea con- ri,m.d sigh, inche- 0. unu uaily rich o.e has tren s'suck on the lower level cf tho uinr. The average value of he ore is not known, but sonie of 1t .ssays $lIf ,oO0 gold to the ton.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

Burt G. Parker is T"nb.'one wis tor from Wi'ccx on hus,ness. He returned rom" this evening.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

N, eastern mail arrived today, pre- .umAhly the delay being caused by e. eastern tlizz ard weather.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19
Totals. .lSS02

Gus Rarou returned from Tucson today where he has been n land office business.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

Miss l. ttie Huher Is y,siting from ''i-bee, th- sreet of her friend, Mss Ist,-l Swain.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

Today i. V lentine Day and the comic valentine was quite numerous by ita presence.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

Wm. Cswan is in from his ranch in ths valley.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

Dres.ad hickens for sale call at 'hs Can Can R.siaursn.. tf.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

J.h. Rcck 'ellow left this morning for Bish-e on surveyor business.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-02-19

L. A. Eagle is on the sick list.