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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07
ANoKA MYSTERY STILL uN,o1y..'
Authorities Apparently Ar.,.,
the Offer of a ReMard

INC Ouer Oh q Reward
ALoka, Mimi, June 3.Sheriff NJ.
rill has returned from Grantsh,,s
Wis. He did not bring Harry Ra,oa
back, as many here expected M
Ba2com accompanied him and Won
his house. Later they drove ~ ~ "
Wise farm, and Mrs. Balcom remo,n sle
there.
On the same train were the relat,va,
OF the Wises, and also relatives Of ,hs
Balloons. 1t Is not believed that NJ"
Balloon will make any admission ~
plicating Balloon o.. weakening ~.
alibi, which is undoubtedly the reasns s
for her being In the sheriff's companv
Detectives remained at Grantsbury
No arrests have been made. Thar
have been twelve persons under en-,
VIGILANCE, including Balloon. His aim
is not accepted by some without I'm,
Their ccroberatlon. He is stin under :.
cloud and will be. watched. 1t seams
that in the neighborhood where ,hs
Wises lived there has been one CON
tinual round of trouble, enmity ana
strife between them and some of ,hs
neighbors. Most all this started in tho
cattle-poisoning episode of two wears
ago. The younges Wise girl seems n
be irrational. She does not act ike
herself, and fears are entertained that
the strain may be too much. William
Wise's condition Is improved, his zen.
eral symptoms being better, and he can
move his feet more than at any time
since the tragedy. Joseph Wise is also
improving.
The county commissioners will meet
June 8, and II no arrests have been
made then, will offer a reward. As
soon as a reward is offered arrests
will probably be made, and not before.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07

After a lapse Of over thirty years,
Rear Admiral Hichborn, The chief con-
structor. Of the United States navy. re-
turns to California. the state from
which, he was appointed In the navy
as an assistant naval constructor in
1869. In California he spent the early
days of manhood and served as a
journeyman shipwright, master ship
wright and assistant naval construc-
tor, and-those California days are full
of "reminiscences of the early time in
the history of the Golden state. Not
withstanding his continued employ
ment so far from the west coast. Ad-
miral Hichborn has been ever in touch
with its interests and has done much
to foster and promote the welfare of
the shipbuilding interests. both at the
navy yards and private shipyards on
the Pacific coast.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07

President Mckinley has sent to the
senate letter from Gen. Otis trans
uniting lettec OF Aguinaldo's. dated
at Maolos, Jan. II, 1899. warning Sc
nor Bonito Legardo to this effect: Il
beg you to leave Manila with your
family and come here to Ma;olos, but
not because wish to brighten you.
i merely wish to warn you for your
satisfaction. although it is not yet the
day or the week This letter, writ
ten eighteen days before the war with
the Filipino insurgents was begun by
their night attack Of Feb. 4, 1899. may
yet settle the question as to who be-
gan the war.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07

In replying with considerable asper-
ity to the Invitation to Be present at
the Chicago celebration Of the ami
yersary of Dewey's victory at Manila
Duke DAreos, the Spanish Minister,
was following the general lines Of dip
lomatic usage. At the time of Dewey's
arrival in this country, invitations to
his New York reception were sent to
all members of the diplomatic corps in
Washington. After little conference
they decided that it would be improper
that they, as representatives of ma
tons friendly alike to Spain and the
United States, should manifest interest
In a victory of one nation over the
other. Some of the diplomatic repre-
sentatives, 1t is said. did not even re-
ply to the invitations.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07

! The proverbial foible Of many per-
sons for concealing or misrepresenting
their ages is proved by the census to
be a reality. Careful scrutiny of the
returns of population according to ages
In successive census years shows that
there is widespread tendency among
boys and girls to report themselves
older than they really are, as II to
anticipate manhood and womanhood.
Among those who are approaching
middle age. the tendency is in the oppo-
site direction, namely, to report them
selves younger than they are. Finally
In the case OF the very old, there is
an inclination to add to their years.
They seem to take pride in every year
they have lived since they could boast
that they were octogenarians. 1t Is a
little strange that this weakness of
human nature should be so widespread
and that both men and women should
be SO sensitive upon the subject of
their ages, seeing that there is no
condition or circumstance Of life for
which the individual Is less responsible
than his age.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07

Return kindly sentiments OF w"
Army of the Potomac.

Army of the POtomuc'
Louisville, Nv, June 3.-Ihe tehth
annual reunion of the United Ion-
federate Veterans adjourned sine dle
at q o'clock last night. The meellng
OF 1901 will be held in Memphis me
last session of the convention was
confined entirely 70 the vote Oh TUE
place for the next convention, ana was
practically devoid of incident, but the
latter part Of the morning session was
full of excitement. For upward oI
half an hour the convention was III an
uproar and In a state Of great excite
ment and confusion.
The trouble arose At the conclusion
Of the pre- sentation of the report OF the
committee on resolutions. A resoiu-
ton had been Incorporated In the re-
port which had been presented Dy D.
III Burgynn of North Carolina, TO the
effect that the convention, of Confed-
crates recognized with appreciation
the language of Gen. Daniel Il. Sickles,
the orator at the annual reunion of the
Army of the Potomac at Fredeiicks-
burg. in which Gen. Sickles had men.
toned most kindly the men of the Con
federacy and the resolution said the
Confederates reciprocated the feellng
shown toward them by the men OF the
Army of the Potomas. Gen. Gordon
put the question of the adoption or the
resolution. There was a chorus OF
ayes" and when he called for the vote
in the negative he said quickly: THE
ayes have it," After he bad announced
the vote there came a few cries or
NO. Gen. Gordon said: Il did not
think that there would be any mega
tive votes on such a question, but as
there were some after / had declared
the vote, l will now resubmit.' The
author OF the resolution, w. III. Bur-
gym, took the floor TO speak in behalf
OF his resolution, and made a strong
plea for Its adoption. Col j. III. Shep-
perd Of Richmond Va, secured the
floor and said: 81 want no coquetting
with the Yankees who defeated us
For Gcd's sake do not accept anything
from their hands. Don't accept any
thing from Union soldiers. Vote il
down; comrades, vote ii down.
Instantly there was a tremendous
uproar. Dozens of delegates were on
their feet demanding recognition from
the chair and calling vote" "ques-
ton" mo, ''yes' and Gordon, Cor.
DON" Gen. Gordon finally restored
order. and in response to the call for
his opinion. came to the front with
smile on his face and said: II trust
the time will never come while stand
on Southern soil when | will refuse to
send kindly message to an enemy"
Then coming down 20 the front rail of
the platform the general raised his
voice in emphatic earIestness, say
ing: II know the sender of this mes
sage. On the heights of Gettysburg
he stood CALAMITY in front of my lines,
and it was my bullets that sent him
to the rear with leg off. am going
to reciprccate the kindly message OF
the Northern soldiers" Wild cheers
greeted this declaration. The resolu-
ton was then adopted with a roar of
assent.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07
TRY TO GET TAYLOR.
Every Effort VIII BE Made to Exc
cute the Warrant

Frankfort, Ky, June 3.-Gov. Beck
ham has as yet made no requisition on
Gov. Mount Of Indiana for the extra
dition of Former Gov. W. s. Taylor
under the warrant issued recently In
connection with the Goobel assassinn-
ton. Commonwealth AttorLav Frank
lin returned last night ard said every
effort would be made to have the Tay-
lor warrant executed according TO the
order OF the court soon. Taylor's
friends say that he has no fear Of ex-
tradition in passing through Ohio,
West Virginia and Pennsylvania for
the Philadelphia convention, but they
think ii best for him not to 60 East,
although they were anxious for him
to present the name of Former Gov.
Bradley for the nomination for vice
president.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07

1t is everywhere recognized that a
soldier is best paid for doing his duty
by strip of ribbon or pecuniarily
valueless medal. On the other hand,
a badge in itself often spurs on its
owner to deeds OF valor and honor.
Harry Won Trott, young graduate Of
the Agricultural College of the Univer-
sity Of Wisconsin. was among the pas
sengers on a vessel recently wrecked
off the coast Of Mexico. The little
Christian Endeavor pin was on his
coat He threw off his outer garments,
and fastening the pin in his Under
clothes, swan through the shark-in-
tested water and over surf-beaten
rocks to bring relief to the imperilled
passengers. A great crisis calls for
energy, skill and self-sacrifice, and
fortunately for the credit of this age.
1t does not often call in vain.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07

Washington. June 3.-It Is limited IN
diplomatic circles here that the sud
den increase Of activity on the part OF
the boxers is nothing more than part
Of wei conceived plan by one OF the
great European powers to secure a
permanent Judgement in Peking and to
seize position giving it full control
of the great Pie-Ho river, the approach
to the Chinese capital. 1t is further
intimated that the plan has proved
abortive. owing to the alertness or the
other European powers represented in
Chinese waters, but particularly to the
readiness of the United States min
lister, Mr.. Conger, and the American
rear admiral on board the Newark,
which at once gave the movement an
undesred international aspect, and SO
tended to prevent the particular ma.
ton concerned from aggrandfZing
itself at the expense of the interests or
other nations. Therefore, 1t Is as
sumed that the excitement will rapidly
abatc, and the boxers will disperse,
temporarily at least.
Russia's Big Force.
Shanghai, June 3. Twenty-three
warships are now at Taku, 8 Russian,
3 British, 3 German. 3 French, 2 Amer
lean, Japanese and l Italian. In
addition TO their crews the Russians
have on board their warships 11,OOO
troops from Port Arthur, with field
equipment Fourteen thousand Rus
sian troops are held in readiness at
Port Arthur.
Suspicious of Russia.
London, June 3.-The Vienna CORES.
pendent of the Daily Telegraph says:
"An active exchange Of dispatches Is
going forward among the great pow
ers relative to China. The colossal
superiority of Russia's representations
at Taku is regarded as significant.
The triple alliance advocates united
action by Europe to protect common
interests"
China's Light Hand.
The Standard publishes the follow
ing frof Tlen Tsin, dated April 30:
"As sample of the Chinese govern
ments treatment of the boxers L give
the text of a secret order sent to Gov.
yuan, in Shan-tung: In reply to the
governor of Shan-tung, who reports
that he has found il necessary TO re-
press the newspaper society with a
strong and heavy haLd, we remark
that it cannot be expected that simple
people can know that they have any
thing aIriss. Ii the strong hand man.
ifested there will be a permanent
grudge against the governor We as
sure the governor that If future
trouble arises, he himself must bear
the consequences. Let the people be
dealt with in merciful and generous
way to the benefit of all"
Foreign Guards In Peking.
The Picking correspondent of the
Tines, telegraphing Friday. says: The
government gave every facility for the
arrival of the oreign guards. The
streets were orderly. The Russian,
as well as the French, were orbidden
to land Wednesday, but the tsung Ii
yamen has apologized, explaining the
| mistake.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07
PRINCESS IN DISGUISE.
GRANDDAUGHTER of Queen Victoria
Visits New York IncOgaito. >.

Nists We" uOrk hncOsAttO. o.. -
New York, June 3. - Travelling in
cogIito and accompanied only by
lady In waiting, Princess Albert OF
Anhalt, eldest daughter of her royal
higtness, the Princess Christian, and
granddaughter of Queen Victoria, ar
rived in New York on the Majestic
Wednesday evening. Her highness is
now at the Waldorf-Astoria, where she
Is registered as the Countess Munster
berg, and her lady in waiting as Frau.
lein Won Chapins. 1t is the first visit
the princess has made to America, and
her coming has been Known only to a
few personal friends of herself and
her mother. Princess Albert Is here
as tourist, solely for pleasure, and
has preferred to remain incognito, but
as she leaves New York to-day for
Washington, where she is to be re-
ceived at the British embassy, her
identity can scarcely be kept a secret
hereafter. After visit to the national
capital the princess expects to return
to New York next Wednesday or
Thursday. She will remain here a
few days, after which she will visit
Canada. Her present intention is to
return home some time in July.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07
To Purify Chinato,vn.

San Francisco, June BIN order 10
set at rest, all reports that there Is.
further danger from the bub0nic
plague, and to protect their business
interests tie merchants of this city
have decided TO raise fund which is
to be expended in purifying the CHI
nese quarter At meeting yesterday
$4,000 was subscribed and a commit
tee was appointed to increase the
amount to $4,000. More money will
be raised il necessary.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07
BLEW UP THE BANK.

Two DesperadOrs Held Citizens Mt
Bay While Their Pals Looted the
Vault.
Des Moines, Iowa. June 3.--The Saw.
ings bank at Sheldahl, twenty miles
north of here, was blown up by four
robbers, who secured LOCO and es-
capped after holding fifty or more citi.
zens at bay with rifles. Shortly after
midnight terrible explosion shook
the town and Immediately the inhabi-
tants turned out TO learn the cause A
glance up the main street, showed the
building of the savings bank in ruins
and the timbers burning. Fifty citizens
rushed to the scene and were met by
the cleaning barrels Of two rifles in
the hands of two strangers, who or
dered the citizens TO halt, and kept
them at bay while two others pro.
ceeded TO loot the banks safe. The
four strangers then made their escape
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07
AMERICAN SAILORS FIGHT.
Rescue the Captain of n Yacht in
Honduras and Fire on a Boat That
Attempts to Retake Him. -

NSscuc the Saptulm Oh Hacht In
Honduras and Fire on a Boat That
Attempts to Retake Him.
New Orleans, June "a private let
ter from Porto Cortez, Honduras, says
that Allen Jackson. captain of the
American yacht Theresa, accused
wrongfully of stealing gold dust at
Iruxillo, was put into prison there.
His crew, without waiting to ask to
see the American consul, broke open
the jail and rescued him, taking him
aboard the yacht. The yacht made
Tor Utila. where the commandant was
informed of the occurrence, and pue
out In boat to retake Jackson. The
commandant and his soldiers were
warned off by the crew Of the yacht,
but answered by firing shots The
Americans on the yacht then opened
IRE with rifles, and two Honduras SOL
d1ers were killed and three wounded.
The Theresa put out to sea.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07
sIssETONs TURNED DOWN.
Secretary Hitchcock Ssys They Can't
Have Any of the Trust Funds.

secretary Hitchcock Ssys They Can't
Have Any Of the Trust Funds.
Washington. June "a delegation Of
Sisseton Indians from South Dakota
called on the secretary of the interior
yesterday, seeking his permission to
secure $4,000 of the trust fund held
TO their credit I'm the treasury. The
secretary refused to comply with their
request, stating that the trust fund be-
longed to the children of the tribe as
We'll as to the older members, and he
did not intend to impair their rights.
Secretary Hitchcock was also of the
opinion that there was no good reason
Tor advancing the money, as the In
dams have been provided with lands
ana receive annuities sufficient for
their needs.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07

One of the senate committees is now
investigating the alleged deleterious
action of alum as constituent: of baka
Ing powder, which was demonstrated
many years ago in England. Small
amounts of alum improved the appear
ance of bread made from inferior flour,
but the product was prejudicial t, the
health OF the consumers and its en-
ployment was prohibited by law.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07

Redwood Falls, Mimi, June 3-The
subscriptions Of business men and in
dividuals for lbs. G. A. r. encampment
celebration Of the anniversary Of the
battle Of Santif,g and Fourth Of July
celebration. here July 2, 3 and 4, will
reach nearly $1,000. and 1t is expected
that $500 more will be realized from
the sale of PRIVILEGES.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07
Arm Amputated to save Life.

Jackson, Mimi, June 3.-Philip YerS,
living near Alpha. Jackson county
had his left arm amputated near the
shoulder by DR.. w. c. Portmann, as a
result of fight he had with John
Schaan on April %. In the fight
Schaan is sid to have bitten Yerk's
finger. and recently blood poisoning set
In, necessitating the amputation of the
arm in order TO save his life.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07

Wykoff, MINI. June 3.--Mrs. r. FL.
Bartlett, wife of one Of the Oldest
citizens of Fillmore county, died sud
denly yesterday OF heart failure.
While sitting Oil the edge of her bed
combing her hair she dropped back
and was found dead. She was sew
enty-seven years old.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07

Is running high over the discovery OF
gold fifteen miles northwest Of Sisse-
ton In deep ravine In the. Dakota
hills. Hundreds OF claims are staked.
Three hundred people were on the
ground Thursday.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07
CAPTURED nj 81. Peter.

81 Peter. Mimi, June 3.-John Thei-
sen, Missouri criminal wanted at
Chillicothe, Mo-. for burglarizing a
store. was captured In this city by
Sheriff Block. ReQuisition papers
have been hcnored by the governor
and an officer Is new on his way here
after the prisoner.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07
BRIDGES WASHED AWAY.
Damage Bore by Heavy DownpouI
of Rain mt CIear Lake

Clear Lake, Iowa, June "a severe
rain storm destroyed all bridges on
Willow Creek In this vicinity. Consid-
cradle livestock was killed by light
ming. Rain fell in steady sheet for
about four hours. The lake has risen
eight inches, and the creek rose four
feet, but Is falling rapidly, Damage 10
crops is considerable.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07
Coinage I'm NAV.

washington, June .. - The monthly
statement of the director OF the mint
shows the total coinage at the minis
Of the United States during May. 1900.
to have been $11, 500, O63, as follows:
Gold, $S.252,OOO: silver, $3,171 900:
minor coin. $146,063.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07
COKE OVENS CLOSE.

Frick Company VIII Shut Down q
thousand.
Pittsbrrg, June 3.-The III. C. FrIck
Coke company has ordered the shut
ting down of 10 per cent Of its coke
overs in the Connellsville region this
week. This means closing down of
over 1000 ovens and the curtailment
Of production Of from 700 to 500 tons
of coke a day.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07
ANOTHER FOR MCCOY.
He Defeats Jack Homer In Thirteen
Roundn,

New York, June 3.-Kid Mccoy add
ed another to his long list of victories
at the Broadway Athletic club last
night by defeating Jack Bonner Of
Summit, Pa, in the thirteenth round
of what was to have been twenty
five-round bout at 15S pounds. 1t took
all of McCoy's cleverness and hard
hitting capabilities to put the big
miner down. 1t was fast an clever
boxing exhibition In which bot, men
did some good work. Both wera In
good condition for the fght The bet
ting odds were to In McCoy's favor
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07
ATTACK BY PIRATES.
Another Feature Of the Boxer Move
mcnt I'm China.

New York, June 3. A dispatch to
ihe Herald from Hongkcng says: For
the first time in years large steam
er has been attacked on the Yang.
tse river, near Ching King by pirates.
The attack took place at the junci' \
OF the great canal from Ten-tsin.. is
indicates that the boxers mover mt
around Picking is spreading south. but
reflective people realize that there Is
no danger for the community because
the boxers" are not armed. The only
danger is TO property and isolated for
eigners In the interior. The whole
movement will collapse with the first
efforts to suppress II.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07
CLOUDBURsT IN ILLINOIS.

Heavy damage to Oats and Corn,
and Cattle Drowned.
Champaign, ILL.,, June 3.-The little
town of Dewey, near here, sustained
heavy damage from a cloubburst.
Many residences were damaged, the
felix's were flooded and some cattle
are believed to have been drowned. 1t
Is though that corn and oats were up
rooted.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07
SUICIDE At SALTWATER.
Veteran Prison Guard Ends His Life
NO Reason Assigned.

saltwater, June 3. - III. j. Kenyon,
Tor the past ten years guard at the
prison, committed suicide at his home
here by shooting himself. No reason
can be assigned for the act save that
he lad not been feeling well for some.
time
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07

The United States navy is long on
condition arising from the fact that
admirals are made, while seamen have
to be enlisted.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07
MILLER. SOUTH DAKOTA.

An unusual number of persons. lack
Ing in civic pride. are killing them
celves In Chicago just on the verge of
census taking.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-06-07
SCHEME is BLOCKED
BoxER MOVEMENT lSsTIGATED NJ
A POWER. l1p.Tlr

weII-COnceived Plan to Get n Foot-
hold, but Now That 1t Has Failed
the Boxers Are Expected 10 suD-
side-RuSsia Has II 900 Troops at
Taku, and This Colossal supe-
riOrity Of Force Is Regarded as
sIgnifcant-A Active Exchange Of
Dispatches Among the Great
Powers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-19
THE EINGER NAILS


The ugliest hands can be improved II
q little careful attention is given to the
nails. The pairing OF them Is impor-
tant they should be brilliantly polished.
and. OF course. the appearance of the
milk white crescents IS one OF the chief
features CT pretty finger nail. The
shape in which the nails are cut should.
depend tora certain extent orf the shape
~ tlis. finger tips but filbert shaped
nails are generally considered the most
beautiful. Manicuring VIII do much to
benuiify the hands. and If but one hour
d Week is given up to the care of them
excellent results may be expected. Ev-
cry day after washing, the flesh at the
ba Sc ~ the nail should be pressed back.
Lemon is one of the best mediums to
use fer removing stains from nails. and
orange wood sticks should be employed
for cleaning the skin beneath the nails
Rough hands Will be improved by being
rubbed with a soaped nailbrush daily.
Brittle nails need the application of a
stiff toilet cream nightly.
After the nails have had their daily
brush and clean they should be polished
with channels pad. Rouge powders
are sold for the purpose of giving a.
pretty pink tinge to the nails. When
these are used. they should be sprinklcd
over line nail before 1t is polished with
the pad.