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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17
BRYAN AND T0WNE.
TICKET NAMED BY THE SIOUX
FALLS CONVENTION.

Peopie,s Party Again Places Bryan
I'm the Field for the Presidency
sharp and stubborn Debate Over
the AdvisabiIity of Naming
Candidate for Vice Presidehs
Ends I'm the Nomination by Ac-
clamation of G. A. Towne for That
ONCE Platform Denounces I'm
perialism md Trusts and De-
mands the Initiative and Refer
endum.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17
HE FOUGHT FOURTEEN.
single Handed Young Bfrtscher
Killed Seven Filipinos.

Texarkana. Tex, May 12.-Charles
BirtscLer Of this city has received a
cablegram from Col Hare, Manila,
confirming the report that the old gen.
tleman's son. James, was attacked by
n band Of fourteen FilipinOs while do
ing guard duty and young Birtscher
met the assailants single-handed and
killed seven of them. He was slightly
wounded In the shoulder.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17
big End Fore,oo..

has the committee got eyeryth,,
arranged for the political meetinrY
Yes. we have fixed it SO that i
crowd will cheer half an hour and !
band will play an hour. THAT "
leave the candidate just fifteen mimi
for his speech. Chicago Record
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17


Democratic and Silver Republican con-
yentions. A motion to this effect was
defeated. 26S to 492 Both candidates
were nominated by reclamation, but
before this was accomplished various
names were placed in nomination and
then withdrawn. The nominations
were made amid great enthusiasm.
While the day was full of events in
the national Popdlist convention it be-
gan rather inauspiciously for the con-
summation of its work There were
three sessions during the day. The
first of these was barren of results
excepting for supplying the ma
chinery for committee work. and the
session was well under way before
the assemblage got
Down to Business.
The morning session was given up to
organization by the election Of Hon.
I. NJ. Patterson for permanent chair
man and the selection of other officers.
Some time was spent on passing upon
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17
A Foregoing Conclusion.

do you think that messenger bOy
will ever reach Kruger with the ad-
dressY' asked the Englishman, with
gallant attempt at scorn.
Sure" replied the American. Hell
get there plenty before Roberts reach.
es Dom Paul with the queens mes.
sage."-Philadelph North American.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17
MGILL WILL GET 1T.
Davis VIII Recommend Him for
Postmaster at st. Paul

Washington, May IL. The report
that Former Gov. McGill would be APP
pointed postmaster ut st Paul when
Postmaster Smith retires. was yester-
day verified by Senator Davis, who
pronounced the statement true. The
senator said that while he has not re-
ceived any word as to when Postmas-
ter Smith will resign, he felt that as
he had settled the question definitely
In his own mind 1t would be the proper
thing to make the fact known.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17
How to Live peoc.,,,,

MY wife ard | agree perseo,, "a''i
some sons things remarked Mr.. Nab aoa
Indeed
Yes. When anything Is u,
take it for granted thai T. !. wrong
AND Henrietta always thinks y IA a
Washington Star. As 80, to
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17
Nice of Him,

Lodger-Last night 1t rained on the
bed where l was sleeping. really
mrst insist that you do something
about this.
Landlord-Why, Of course. The next
time 1t rains / will lend you an UNI
brella.-New York World
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17

IL the British would only look for
the Beers where they don't expect to
find them they would doubtless come
upon them with greater frequency.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17
CHANGING Shot.

Remember. now, Do!lie. to move
your spoon from you, and be careful to
SIP without making any noise"
"Why, papa, I'm eating my soup all
right. Uncle Rufus is the one you
ought to talk to."-Chicago Tribune
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17
Proposed Alliance w,,, !.

If the United States ana %ns'aad
should form an alliance there ,, nngiaA|
little chance for enemies to ov or@
us. When men and women kea sol1
their health with Hostetter's Stowp
Bltters. there is little chance ~ a !
tacks from disease. as it stead,es y
nerves and Increases the appetite y y
II. wv II
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17

Success is the result OF perseverance.
Many boy who began by turning a
grindstone grew up and became an or
gan grinder.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17

They will never be able to convince
Butler that Bobs is great military
chieftain.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17

Down East man stole set of har-
ness and the detectives were helpless
because he left no trace behind.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17

The American Steel and Wire COM
pany is not arranging for an edition
of Gates Ajar."
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17

A woman never thinks of anything
special she wants to say until some
other woman is talking.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17

The jolly barber is always ready to
scrape an acquaintance
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17

Mrs. winsiow's soothing Syrup.
dsmmation allays pair, cures wind cole Csc botts
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17

New York may yet become known
as Prizefightersville
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17

The indolent man knows nothing OF
the enjoyment resulting from honest
labor.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17

,,o,.. ., some states is condemned rs unre-
n,It lican and undemocratic.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17

The more you think Of some men
the less you think Of them.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17

The helm Is but a little thing, yet
1t governs the course of the ship.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17

$4,000 A WEEK AND EXPENSES
to agents selling our household goods Sell on
sight. Write &. II. Marshall & Co., Chicago
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17

rnmist"ks"
|uarIla, May ID.
|. at one time a
[lled Filipino re-
Tho was receh's >,
M. announces %
Lscopciled to :. Am
N tnat he will q
! bring about pc,
cpOsed peace ?.
lmsl Filipino par
,,ders in Manila |,
lent generals, ine :
hs Geld. This phi
Is impossible fo]
Il As a nation W
the United Sta
il they must
koverelgnty ana ;
constitution TN
-. coutinuin
lao urges that
capable Of self-s'
SIN our md pei
nest predomir ant
lnmoralities, the
IND the Inherited '
lbe Filipino reg!ln
,v, own people"
Therefore, he G
,Ol Is necessary
ill., recommends
party the adoptid
Lodying the folio
II The Pc
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liz the United ST
lies and cooper
Ihe prosecution
depredations in
ltnce.
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flights under a c
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gation TO pfese
! Mgress and publ
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"Fourth-The
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lospitals for $
, k.nd for the es
"Fifth-The
funds to the
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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17

When everything else fails beau
tiful bonnet will turn a woman's head.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17
IORKING &c
Lrspa FILIrlsu
,srER TIRED

,...s,lea 20 An :"
'..s..r BE wiz 70
.u.nce to BRING
prepare. /" feao
..smit. It to ms
say. Filipino'
|s.,i-eovernment-
| nents obstrae' :
! peace Censor
| 81 Them = Amer
rnmistaksn'
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17
a Blood
TrOuhIa

Is that tired feeling - blood lacks vitals
and richness. and hence you fell like la
gard all day and can't get rested at nps
Hoods Sarsaparilla will cure you becaux
1t will restore to the blood the qualities N
needs to nourish, strengthen and sustain
the muscles. nerves and organs OF the body
1t gives sweet, refreshing sleep and impart,
new life and vigor to every function.
Felt Tired" In the spring would have
no appetite and would feel tired and with
out ambition. Took Hoods sarsapars
in small doses, increasing as | grew
stronger. That tired feeling left me and
felt better In every way" W.. Z. BAKER.
Box SO, Milford, Ohio.
HOODS SarsaParilla
Is the Best Medicine Money Can Buy. Pre-.
pared by C. i. Hood & Co., Lowell Mass
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-17

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Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-16
ROD MAKERS ON A STRIKE
Only n Few Hundred Involved at
Present, but Trouble May
Spread.

CLEVELAND, Jan. 15.-Ohcials OF
the National Association Of Rod Mill Work
ers claim that the rod men are out today
at all of the several mills controlled by the
American Steel and Wire company In this
city.
While there are only between 200 and 300
men involved at present, it is declared that
unless the demands Of the rod men are con
ceded by the company within a very few
days the mills will be compelled Ia
close down in practically all departments.
This would affect several thousand men in
Cleveland.
Chairman Bates OF the American Steel and
Wire company today made the following
men:
"Our company has 2s, $50 men on its pay
roll at the present time, OF this number
not to exceed 400 are in the Cleveland dis
trict asking for an advance Of 10 per cent,
as against the advance of ~ per cent
which we granted on January !.
These men are known as rod mill men
and work in four OF our mills in Cleveland
ard will probably cause us to suspend oper-
atoms there. We have a total Of twenty-one
rod mills and are taking the product OF
three more under longtime contract, so that
we have the product OF twenty mills out OF
twenty four, running day and night, which
is practically all the rod we can dispose
OF in finished product,
1T is barely possible that these men may
object to the 2h2 per cent that We are put
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-16
MINERS DEMAND AN INCREASE
Different Fields Vary in Estimate
from Fifteen to Twenty
Five Cents Per Ton.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. ia close
approximate of the credentials committee
showed that at least eighteen states were
represented in the national convention OF
the United Mine Workers OF America when
that Body convened in Masonic hall today.
The wage question will be the paramount
consideration. Some OF the districts have
already framed their demands. West Wiz
ginia wants Is cents extra a ton; Ohio wants
20 cents more a ton and several other dis
tricts make similar demands. In Kansas
they want a large Increase.
1t is said that the Indiana delegates have
decided on a demand for a fiat differential
of I cents per ton on machine mining. The
bituminous miners work on a different basis
from those in the block field. Some Of the
bituminous men think that they ought to
have at least % cents a ton increase.
John Blue, president of the indianapolis
Central Labor union, welcomed the delegates
to the city. p. j. Keenan,, chairman OF the
credential committee, reported that his
committee would not be ready to report until
tomorrow.
The convention unanimously invited
Samuel Gompers, president of the American
Federation of Labor, TO make an address A..
Gompers spoke at 2 o'clock. Before the
morning session adjourned President
Mitchell appointed Thomas Davis of Ohio,
Steven Corbin Of Michigan and Barney
Navein of Indiana a committee on rules and
order of business.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-16
Howelrs Anti-"Kawf' cures coughs, colds.
SURVIVOR OF PLUM CREEK
An Iowa Woman Tells of the Mas
sacre, Her Capture Ivy Indians
and Escape.

ONAWA, Ia, Jan. 15.-To the Editor of
The Bee: Referring to the letter of George
NJ. Thomas of Nebraska City in The Sunday
Bee, | would say that the massacre at
Plum Creek was on the morning of August
s, 1864, and instead OF being the stage, it
was Fletcher's outfit from Sidney, la. Eleven
men were killed and two women carried
away by the Indians.
Mrs. Nancy Fletcher tMorton), one of the
two women mentioned, recently visited her
brother, S. r. Fletcher, one of the best known
farmers of Lincoln township, this county.
Mrs. Fletcher Morton lived at Lincoln from
1874 to 1884 and is well known here. Dur
ing her recent visit she related some OF
her thrilling experience on that memorable
occasion. Mrs. Morton, with her husband
and thirteen other persons, started from
Sidney for Denver. One night they camped
on Plum Creek. Early in the morning
about daybreak a party Of sixty Indians, &C
companied by four white men, rode down
over the bluff where they were and attacked
the party, killing eleven of the men and
one boy, destroying all the property they
could not carry off and capturing Mrs. Nor
ton, whose husband was killed. She was
a prisoner among the Indians from August
until the next February, when she was ran
SOIneu ny Tue government, out, owing TO
the treacherous character Of the Indians,
the ransom was paid four times, they recap
turing the prisoner each time until the last,
when, mounted on q swift horse and riding
100 miles the first day, she made her es-
cape. A faithful half-breed, who had con-
Quoted the arrangements, aided her. Mrs.
Morton passed through some fearful expe-
riences at the hands of the Indians, and
only her courage and nerve enabled her to
survive. The memory OF the scenes is
still vivid in her mind. She saw one
woman prisoner burned at the stake and ex-
pected herself to meet the same fate. At
enc time she was bound to the stake and the
fire started, but the Indians, struck with her
GOODNESS and courage, put out the fire, say
ing: white squaw heap brave" Mrs.
Morton suffered great privations during her
experience, at one time travelling four days
with nothing but a few berries to subslst
upon. Mrs. Morton was married to her
present husband, Mr.. Stevens, some years
afteh her escape from the Indians. After
living seven years in Monona county she re-
moved to Jefferson, Green county, Ia.
SUBSCRIBER.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-16

The hearing in the matter Of the estate
Of the late William Siedentopf was resumed
before Judge Thornell in the district court
yesterday and it now looks as IL it will
be a week or even longer before the matter
is disposed Of. 1t is said that in connection
with the hearing close upon 400 transfers
Of property forming the estate will all have
to be investigated and If this is done the
hearing may last several weeks.
Judge Thornell at the adjournment of
court yesterday evening went to Atlantic
and does not expect to return here before
Wednesday or even later in the week. The
hearing in the injunction suit of Forrest
Smith against the city in the matter Of
the electric lighting contract is set for this
morning before Judge Smith, but as the
plaintiff is the judges brother he has de-
clined to hear it. This means that the case
will probably go over until Judge Thornell
is able to take it W.
The grand jury resumed its deliberations
yesterday morning and a number of wit
nesses were examined. Justice Wen Sc
cured a hearing before the jury and gave
his side of the case in the matter of the
retention by him Of $3.50 from the county,
which he claims as due him for Office rent
and other expenses connected with his Of
fetal position.
Seth Sherman Spencer, a merchant Of
Corning, Ia, filed a voluntary petition in
the United States district court yesterday,
asking that he be declared a bankrupt.
His liabilities are scheduled at $1,934.26,
but no mention of assets.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-16
DEATH RECORD.
Mexican WAR Nctcrnu

COLUMBUS. Neb., Jan. 15.-Cspecial Tcle.
gramO-'uncle John Elliott died at his
residence in this city this morning. lie was
born in Cumberland county, PENNSYLVANIA. IN
1873, and was a veteran of the Mexican
war. He was one of those who entered the
City of Mexico with the American army, and
was also In the battle Of Vera Cruz and other
engagements. He served under Generals
scott and Taylor and held a certificate of
honorable mention signed by President Polk.
Three weeks ago he was stricken with apo
plexy and a few days ago he suffered a sec
ond stroke and since that time his death
has been expected. The funeral will be held
Wednesday morning and will be conducted
by the Knights of Pythias.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-16

ting in a sinking fund for the benefit OF all
our mill employees. In any event the labor
trouble is not serious and would not ma
terially interfere with our output IL mono
Of these mills were operated in the present
year"
P~lTTSBURG. Pa. Jan. 15.-A strike OF rod
mill workers at the four plants OF tn,
American Steel and Wire company IN This
Vicinity was inaugurated today. There are
about 500 rod workers employed. hut only
a portion of them quit work. The strike
was FASTENED. 1t is claimed. by the dis.
charge OF three men at the Beaver Falls
mill. The mills are all in operation and
the company officials claim that the small
number Of dissatisfied workmen will not In.
t%erfero with the running Of the plants.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-16
NEWS OF INTEREST FROM IOWA.

bers Of Company L, however, want the
money for their new armory when they are
mustered into the recognized National
Guard. The boys feel that they are en-
titled to the money. A prominent member
Of the company said yesterday:
The money was raised for the purpose
Of rendering us a reception. We arrived
too late, however, for the general festivities
and we feel that IL any one is entitled to
that money we are. 1t was raised for our
benefit and We ought to get It. We are
going to equip and maintain a frst-class
armory in this city when we are mustered
in and We will need the money for that
purpose"
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-16
W doing GUESTS POISUNtO
One Persons Eat Food Com
tanning Poison-Mnny seriously
HI-No Deaths.

CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-Ncarly 100 guests.
who assembled at $50 Canal street to wit
ness the wedding OF Morris Pollock and An
ME Schan, were poisoned during a dinner
which followed the wedding
In less than half an hour after dinner,
nearly everyone in the hall was in a help
less condition. What article of food con
tanned the poison no one has yet been able to
learn, but the most popular belief is that
1t was the chicken which had been prepared
In a copper kettle.
So far no deaths have been reported, but
many are seriously i'll, including tho bride
and groom.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-16

Since the fact was made public that there
was a handsome balance left over in the
Ffty-first Iowa reception fund a number
Of suggestions have been made for the dis
position of this surplus. Mayor Jennings
is in favor Of utilizing a portion of It for
the purchase OF a city ambulance, Alder
man Casper wants it to pay the subscription
Of the Merchants and Manufacturers asso-
citation to the Wardner, Glessner & Bush
nell company's building with, Another sug-
gestion Is that It be employed in erecting
a monument to the members a the Fifty
first regiment or Company L who died in
service. Some favor buying medals for the
members Of Company L with il The mem
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-16
DistiIIcry Change.

DIES MONIES, Jan. 15.-The American
Mailing company of New York City sue
ceeded the American Spirits Manufacturing
company in the ownership of the old dis
tillery property in this city. No spirits have
been made here since the prohibition law
went into effect several years ago, but the
property has been operated for mailing pur-
poses for some years and will so continue
until the law is changed to permit the man
ufacture of spirits. The consideration was
about $500. 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-16

At the meeting Of the Derthick club last
evening the composers treated were Bellini,
Donizettt and Berlioz. The meeting was
we'll attended and the following interesting
program rendered:
Sketch of Life of Bellini. Miss Ruth Mayne
Overturc-La Somnambula, ...,........B ellini
Miss Cora Harle and Miss Faye Travis.
Sketch of Berloiz. ............M Miss Mayne
Romance Goldermann
Mr.. Charles f. SteCkelberg.
Sketch of Donizetti. Miss Mayne
RomanZa from Anna Bolena ...... Donizetti
Mrs. Robert Mullis.
Fantasia on Norma arranged by Ley
bach) Bellini
Miss Nora McCabe.
Quartette-O, Columbia, We Hail Thee
DOnl2ettl
Miss Stella Mcintyre, Mrs. Robert Mullis,
Mr.. w. S. RigdOn, Mr.. c. b. Aitchison.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-16

will pay their own expenses. The classes
will be accompanied by their teachers. 1t
is expected that about 100 will go.
n. p. Dodge presented a petition from the
residents in the neighborhood OF the Wood
bury school asking that they be permitted
to use the building for Sunday school pur-
poses. As Mr.. Dodge offered to guarantee
that the building would not be damaged
the request was granted. At the last meet
ing Of the board this privilege had been
taken away, as complaints were made that
the books and other equipment Of the school
we're being damaged by the Sunday school
scholars.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-16

SIOUX CITY, la, Jan. 15.-(Special)-
The woman who had been living here for
three years as the wife of DR.. Gustave
Maize, the suicide, says as soon as she is
strong enough she will take the body back
to California for burial, 1t is evident from
this that she does not fear to face the real
wife at San Francisco, The body has been
Inferred temporarily in the Catholic GEM
etery in this city, and here it will remain
for awhile. So far no one has been able
to find out who the woman really is who has
been masquerading as his wife.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-16
Erynn and HndIey Agree.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. l5.-W. J. Bryan and
Prof. Hadley OF Yale university were in
terviewed today relative TO the latter's
proposal to ostraciac trust magnates. Both
are agreed on the idea that social recognl-
ton should be denied to any man engaged
in a trust or any business enterprise in
imical 10 the public welfare and that the
public mind should be educated to see
those evils that exist i'm the trust system.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-16

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-Thomas Egleston
who planned and founded the School of
Mines of Columbia university, of which
he was professor of mineralogy and metal
lurgy, and was prominent as an author Of
scientific works in this country and Europe,
died at his home in this city, aged 6S years.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-16
A. ID. Morse,

News was received in Omaha yesterday of
the death of A. d. Morse in Boston, at the
age of 81 years. He was a brother of w. V.
Morse. He came to Omaha in 1880. and for
many years carried on a large retail shoe
store at the northwest corner of Farnam and
Fourteenth streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-16
DnIges monoIuIu pIngue.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan 15--Tho steamer
china arrived here today from the Orient
Via Honolulu, Tho China did not dock at
Honolulu, but anchored OF that port. the
on tugs, Up TO January s there had been
nineteen new cases Of the plague, The
disease is now thought TO be well under con-
uol Of the health authorities