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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31
Base Ball.

The Miller team had two games
last week on the home grounds,
Thursday with Washington and Sat
urday with Highmere. Miller won
the Washington game 40 to s, and
last the Highmore game 80 to II.
From a scientific standpoint of TIL e
great national game, it We're best to
omit details. In Thursdays gam e
the Miller team and the fans were in
in high feather. "Our fellers" were
all right, and the Washington aggre-
cation was not in the same class.
But there is no use for the spirit of
mortal to get proud and scorn the
common things OF earth, lest he take
plunge bath clear into the soup.
Everybody about Miller with spark
OF base ball patriotism in his compo-
sition let go OF his feelings and
knowledge about what our boys
could do after Thursdays game.
But Saturday came-and so did
the nine COW punchers from the high
est boint between Huron and Pierre
bad cess to 'em. And what did
they do?
Well, they Just swore every Miller
ball tosser was a maverick. They
circled around the diamond with
their wild demoniacal yells, rounded
up our fellows, roped them, branded
them, and run 'em into their own
corral-and when the job was finish.
ed the bulletin board contained these
brands: HighmoIe 80, Miller u.
This bad defeat should not dis.
courage the home team however
Its common experience Ofcourse
the fans will josh the ball boys some
to have little fun. but this defeat
will come out all right. lfthey have
the right metal they win get down
to systematic practice and make q
good team. They can play good
ball individually, ana under proper
training and plenty OF practice they
can WORK together, which is the one
thing necessary to win games. The
Press expects the Miller team to get
right down to business now and re-
deem themselves.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31
There are Others

Wess ington Times-The Messing
ton base ball nine went to Miller
Thursday morning iull Of hope and
with enlarged ideas of their prowess
on the diamond, and when we saw
them start for Miller and heard them
tell of the terrible things they were
going to do to the Miller nine our
heart swelled with pride and we felt
like giving voice to "holler" right
there but along in the afternoon
when the first news of the ''slaughter"
that was going on at the Ha nd coun-
ty capital was received here. and it
appearing that our boys W ere get
ting it where the chicken got the ak,
our hearts became heavy for we
realized t hat with the score 30 to 8
at the end OF the fifth inning and the
home team playing rotten" ball, it
was a ten to one bet that they would
not come home with the Miller boys
scalps. The boys have been unable
to explain just how it was done, but
lay it to a combination OF accidents,
bad luck and all around dumb play
ing. We are still of the opinion that
the local aggregation can play ball
with little practice and a few new
players to- strengthen the weak
places.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

Marion Walton, who has suffered
a gradual decline for two or three
years, quietly passed away last
Thursday morning at the age of 81
years. 1t was intended to have the
funeral Saturday, but unfortunately
it was impossible to keep the re-
mains, so hasty funeral was neces-
sarv Friday evening. The remains
were buried in the G. A. r. cemetery.
A widow and four young children
survive to mourn his loss. This is
the first death here in the large
family of Mr.. and Mrs. David Wal
ton, who came here with the pioneers
OF 1888. They made almost colo
ny, consisting of the father and
mother, eight sons and seven daugh-
ters. If we recollect right Marion
was the youngest son.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

Ma FRIED Wednesday at the Catho-
lie church in Miller, Mr.. Redmond
Mallory, of Faux County, TO Miss
Bridget Dunn, of Miller, Rev. Father
Boeim officiating The groom is a
prosperous stockman OF Faux coun-
ty. and the bride is one OF Hand
County's best known teachers. The
Press extends congratulations and
Joins their friends in wishes for their
happiness and prosperity. They
will reside ut the groom's home.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31
Robbers Caught.

The two fellows who made a sneak
from the Miller Jail last week were
caught over in Clark county. Dep
uty Sheriff Wade went over there
and brought them back Sunday.
On their way east they had broken
into VIM. Hardy's house and stolen
few things. The fellows carry a
lot OF burglars tools and their nerve
right along with them. They will
probably have to lodge awhile now
with Sheriff Wilcox.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31
Paint Up.

| have fine line of paints ready
for your spring work. Am also
agent for the celebrated Monitor
wind mill and pumps. Paints by
the gallon, or by the barrel, also
brushes, varnish stain. Agent for
the Buckeye mower. First door
south of Citizens bank, Miller. IT,
GEO. .jEFFERY.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

Charley Flynn, formerly an active
populist in Miller, was delegate to
the republican state convention from
Brookings county. Hugh Jaynes,
of Pierre, A. G. Somers, of Grant
Co., ID. Il. Hindman, Of Marshal Co.,
Ed. Wearne. of Day Co., were also
among ex-Hand Co. people seen ut
the convention.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

Very Low Rates to Sioux Falls, s. d.
Via the North Western Line. Ex-
cursion tickets will be sold June 8 to
II, inclusive, limited to 80 days
from date OF sale, on account of an
nual meeting Supreme Lodge A. O.
.. W. Apply to agents Chicago &
North Western R'y. 24t2
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

Elsewhere will be noticed the an
nouncements OF W. III. Schermerhorn
for Register OF Deeds, and Lewis
Shuster for Auditor, subject to the
will OF the republican County CON
vention. Both are we II known re-
publicans, the former ut Rec Heights
and the latter in north Hand.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

Cattle rustlers are reported to
nave made their appearance in
northwest Hand county, where
a number OF cattle have been stolen
lately.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

After the ball game Thursday Al
bert Hansen won q foot race from
Gene Cottrell, Lew Martin and Yer
beck. The latter three made a very
close race.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31
Half Rates 10 Philadelphia. Pa.

Via the North Western Line. Ex-
cursion tickets will be sold at one
fare for the round trip, June Ia, Is
and Is, limited to June 20, on ac-
count OF Republican National Con-
vention. Apply to agents Chicag 0
& North Western R'y. 24t3
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

Friday evenings school entertain
ment was good one. The proceeds,
about $40 We're given to the or
phans' home at Sioux Falls. Supt.
Sherrard, OF the home was present
at the entertainment.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31
ID. A. CUsHMAN,

Gen. Bailey, the Chinese lect urer,
occupied the NJ. E. pulpit Sunday
evening, and gave a semi-relisious
lecture on China and her various
kinds OF religion. He is a very able
platform speaker. His course OF
lectures at the opera house this week
are excellent.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

Cards were issued last week an
nouncing the marriage in Miller May
9th OF Rev. j. j. Stempges to Miss
LouTrythall. The Press joins their
friends in congratulations. They
will reside at Moselle. n. ID.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31
a new stock OF the celebrated
'resco corsets at Coquilette's.

Mrs. B. F. Torrey and daughtber
rearl' were summoned to Linden,
WIS. last week by the sickness os
Mrs. Torrey's mother.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31
Estrayed.

From near Carroll p. O. one bay
mare 3 yrs. old weight about $50,
bad wire blemish on neck. Please
send any information 20 r. G. Mott,
Bailey p. o. Hand Co. S. ID. 24t2"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

Wool starts on the loca market
at l6h cents per pound, and all the
sheep men OF course will want to so
back to the good old Cleyeland times
OF s and 9 cents!
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

G. NJ. Wheeler Elgin II Jewels
Nickel movement, adjusted compen-
sation balance patent regulator.
Bregnet hair spring in a silyerine
dust proof case warranted for one
year $11.o0. CHAs. +. SoNTAG,
17tf Jeweler and Optician.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

An Illustrated survey of the
seasons new fiction appears in the
Review OF Reviews for June. 1t con-
talns some useful hints for the sum-
mer's reading.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

Your house and barn needs paint
ing. Think YOU can't afford it You
don't know until yon consult 21tf
n. JOHNSON & Co.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

Born to r. s. Mead and wife, "a Girl
baby. The mother has been very in
since, but is thought to be slowly
improving.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

We can sell you paint that will
neither crack, peal, or blister, for less
money than YOU can buy the oil.
Go me and see. n. Johnson 21tI
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

Tue sday's butter Shipment from
Miller was oyer $500 pounds. An
ether shipment will go forward next
lucsday-rain or no rain. Good
business.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31
EStrayed.

One bay mare, two years old, tail
cut off and name reached, hair cut
on right shoulder. Lett my place
114-69 May 9th. Finder address
me at Miller, s. d. 23t3
ID. A. CUsHMAN,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31
CHEAP COAL !!

Iowa Block Coal at Sc per ton
while it lasts. Also a good supply
OF cedar posts, and a car ofred cedar
schingles at McCoy's. If
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

Mrs. Maud Dunn h as opened up
an Ice cream parlor two doors south
OF the opera house.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31
House for Sale Cheap.

We have a dwelling house and lot
in Miller for sale cheap. 24tf
BRIGGS & MILLER.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

See our new stock OF dried fru
bright and fresh. Fl
j. W. COQUILLETTE.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

Miss Edith Martin departed Satur
day for her home at Griswold Iowa.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

rt Lawrence Lodge, A. F. and A, NJ. No. 80
\ Meets at Miller, :. ID, every first and third
FRIDAY night each month at O'Clock. W.
H. Lane. W. NJ; j. l.. keves, Sec'y.
Chapter "a, II. A. NJ. meets first and third
Wednesday each month at Miller. l.. III. +.
r.. T. Sedan, Secy, IL. W. Woodruff,
Crescent apter No. 4, o. T.. s. meets sec
ond and fourth Tuesdays each month. W,
NJ Mrs. G., s. Briggs; Sec'y Lois Talbot
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

There will be special meeting OF
Candy Post at the hail Tuesday
evening. G. w. r UDD, Com.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

Lots OF good early Ohio potatoes
per bushel 40c. at Coquillette's. tt
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

Miss Bessie Maxwell went to Pierre
last week to visit friends.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

III. Cummings tried the Harold
baths last week.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31
Music Lessons.

] am now prepared to give music
lessons on either piano or organ.
Have had experience. Per term
$3.50.
MRs. p. ii. CoQUILLETTE.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

A choice new stock of groceries at
Coquillette's. tt
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

Art Catalan is clerking in the Ras-
mussen store.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31

Notice of Teachers Examination.
Notice is hereby given that the
regular quarterly Teachers examin-
alton for Hand county will be held
in the Court house in Miller, Friday
June LIST, beginning at 8 A. NJ.
20t5 j. I'll. SSoDDY,
Co. Supt.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31
subscription 81 90 a Year In Advance.

The PRESS will publish free all notices oflo-
cal organizations, II handed in by those in
terested.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Rain is needed, from South Dako-
ia to Ohio.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-31
GLE pionerr Aress.
ESTABLISHED JANUARY 4TH, 1859.

PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY
IA, BUSHFIELD, PROPRIETOR.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-18
Immense Tourist Business,

Denver, Colo, Dec. 14.-The official
report of the tourist business to Colo
RADIO and Utah was announced yester-
day by the Western Passenger Asso-
citation. There ware PITTS tickets ex-
changed in Denver. Colorado Springs
and Pueblo from May 1st to October
31st. These tickets were divided as
follows: Denver, 136O5; Colorado
Springs, S,619, and Pueblo, 5,5J4. In
1899 the total number of tickets ex-
changed at these points was 1881
in 1898, 11,610, and in 1897. 5,62G. These
figures show that Colorado is fast be-
coming n point of interest during the
summer months for tourists.
During the season 103 tickets We're re
fused in Denver, Colorado Springs and
Pueblo because they had been scalped
and thirty-seven We're discovered in
the possession of other persons than
those to whom they had been issued.
Colorado was far ahead of Utah as a
point for tourists. During the season
2,91S tickets We're exchanged in Salt
Lake and l, ,195 tickets in Ogden.
Railroad men said that the season
had been one of the best in the history
of The state.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-18
MEETING OF THE COLORADO
STOCKGROWERS' CONVENTION

Denver, Colo, Dec. 14.-The chief
purpose for which the Colorado Stock
Growers convention was called was
forgotten in the rush of routine busi-
ness yesterday afternoon. The recon-
mendation of the committee on organi-
Zation that n committee be named to
draft plans for n permanent state or
ganiZation was left unheeded until the
meeting was ended. 1t will be taken
up this morning.
About half the delegates We're pres
ent at the Chamber of Commerce when
Senator Il. NJ. Ammons of Douglas
county called the convention to order.
Most of the delegates are expected to-
day. The stock growers have met for
the purpose of considering the live
stock laws, recommending certain
changes to the General Assembly and
forming a permanent state organiza-
ton. The official call was read by
Temporary Secretary l., a. Watkins,
after which the following committees
were appointed:
Credentials-M. p. Fox, Boulder
county; w. A. Gillespey, GInnison
county, and Sam Hartsell, Park
county.
Permanent Organization and Order
of Business-H. ii. Robinson, Denver;
Robert Il. Palm, Douglas county; ]. NJ.
Platt, Boulder county; ]. Higginson,
Jefferson county.
A resolution was offered from Gunni-
son county delegates, granting the priv
iliges of the floor to members of the
next General Assembly. The commit
tee on credentials made n report rec
ommendng that in case Of roll call.
the vote be taken by counties and
members of county delegations who
We're present cast the full vote to
which the county is entitled.
The committee on permanent organl-
Zation and order of business recon-
mended that the temporary organiza-
ton be made permanent; that +. p.
Johnson be made assistant secretary
and that committees be appointed to
consider the subjects outlined in the
report. A lively discussion was evoked
over the ACCESSIBILITY of changing the
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-18

Washington, Dec. 14.-In accordance
with previous agreement, the Senate in
executive session took II vote yesterday
on the amendment to the Hay-Paunce-
fote treaty, authorizing the United
States to defend its interests in the
canal. The vote was taken by yeas
and nays, siXty-tive votes being cast in
favor of the amendment and seventeen
against it. The negative votes We're as
follows:
Baird, Beveridge, Frye, Foster, Hans
brough, Lindsay. Mason, McCumber,
McEnery, Mcbride Morgan, Money,
Stewart, Tillman, Wellington, Wolcott
and Gallinger.
After the amendment offered by the
committee was passed upon, various
other amendments received the atten-
ton of the Senate, but none of them
was agreed upon. The committee
amendment adopted is provision to
be inserted after section . of article 2
of the treaty and is as follows:
1T is agreed, however, that none of
the immediate foregoing conditions and
stipulations in sections numbered /, 2,
3, 4 and 3 of this article shall apply to
measures which the United States may
find it necessary to take for securing by
it's own forces the defense of the Unit
ed States ana the maintenance oil pup
lie order"
The committee amendment no sooner
had been adopted than various senators
took the floor to suggest further amend
ments. The amendment which attract
ed much attention was offered by
Senator Elkins and is as follows:
Nothing in this treaty shall be con-
strued to prevent the United States
from acquiring sufficient security and
sovereignty, or to prevent 1t from
building, operating. maintaining, con-
trolling and defending the said canal
(referring to the proposed Nicaraguan
canal, or for any other purpose that
the United States may deem for its
best interest"
Other amendments We're suggested
by Senators Tillman. Allen, Money and
Thurston. Senator Thurstons sugges-
ton provides that the United States
may defend the canal and Senator Till
mans makes the committee amend
ment adopted by to-day's vote apply to
all the provisions of article ..
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-18
SENATE RESERVES THE RIGHT
TO DEFEND NICARAGUA CANAL

This would have the effect, it is be-
lieved of multiplying the provision of
section of the article providing
against the fertilization of the canal
Other amendments We're offered strik-
ing out sections 3 and of article =.
Senator Teller said that if Senator
Elkins' amendment should be adopted
he would not press his amendment for
the modification of section I so as to
omit provision against the fortitication
of the canal.
Senator Lodge. in charge of the bill,
was not slow to recognize the futility
of trying to secure further considera-
ton for the treaty, as amended, during
to-day's session. and as soon as the
amendments We're submitted he moved
an adjournment until tomorrow, which
prevailed
Previous to taking the vote ON the
committee amendments, Senator Elkins
occupied the greater portion of the
Senate's time with speech advocating
radical alteration of the treaty. He
announced himself as favorable 10 the
committee amendment. but said that
to his mind that amendment did not go
far enough to meet the wishes OF the
American people.
He believed, he said. that if the canal
was to be constructed by the govern
ment of the United States people would
demand complete and absolute control
over the canal itself, and also the right
to exercise their own judgment, AS Il
nation, not only in acquiring property
in connection with the canal, but II
need be. in securing sovereignty over
it, He contended that to pursue TINS
course involved no violation of interna-
tional rights and in defense OF this po-
sition said the United States had made
an offensive and defensive treaty with
France in 1898, and soon afterward had
repudiated the obligation. He also
cited other precedents and authorities,
some of them being from English
sources, in support of this position. He
argued. in short. that changed condi-
tions warrant a change in conduct and
in position.
The speech was listened to with
much interest and at its conclusion
motion was made to have it made pub
lie Objection. however, was raised
and the order was not made.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-18
TROUBLE WITH THE
WHITE ROCK UTES

Price, Utah, Dec. 13.-With troops
drawn up around the agency boarding
school and other buildings at White
Rock, and with the Indians still ugly
the day was passed ut the agency. Up
to a late hour tonight no attack had
been made, but neither Agent Myton
nor Lieutenant Pearson, commanding
Troop X of the Ninth cavalry, guard
ing the reservation, believes that all
danger is over, although they think the
crisis is passed.
The tension has been greatly relieved
by the action of Agent Myton in yield
ing to the request of the Indians to al
low the children to be taken from the
boarding schools. over thirty of the
pupils are i'll with either measles, pneu-
monia or tonslitis. To-day nearly all
of these We're removed.
The child of Black Hawk, the Indian
who knocked down Mr.. Connor. the
industrial teacher, and started the
trouble, was the first to leave the build
ing, being carried off by his father.
The arrangements to let the children
all go were made ut a pow WOW.
Charles Mack the interpreter, ex-
planned Major Myton's position to the
Indians. He said that it might cause
the death of the children to remove
them in their present state of illness.
The Indians replied that they would
assume all responsibility. They wanted
to take their children away from the
school, and if the removal resulted in
death, they wanted the children any
how. Agent Mytou finally concluded
that the best corr not to resist
the Indians ~ 'ccordingly
he said that t III be tax
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-18

program which was announced in the
original call. H. S. Thompson moved
the program be changed so the conven-
ton could proceed with the discussion
of the nine questions named in the
call The motion was adopted by Il
vote of 80 to II.
The following committees We're
named to point out objections TO the
present laws and make recommends
tons:
Disposition of the lIstray Fund and
Tax Brand Fund-Conrad Schaeffer, ii.
S. Tompkins and C. w. Bowles.
Consideration of the Law Compelling
Railroad Companies to Pay for Stock
Killed by the Trains-W. l.. Grubb, j.
L. Painter and ]. Il. Reynolds.
Amendment of the bounty Law
Thomas Kneale. ID. C. Champion and
l.. Becker.
To Eliminate Politics in the Appoint
ment of Brand Inspectors-J. Higgin-
son, Sam Hartsell and Emmett Knuck-
oils.
10 Amend the Brand Inspection Law
H. ii. Robinson, w. \. Gillespey and
C. G. Ogden.
To Amend the Law Regarding the
Appointment of Brand Clerk. NJ
Pierce, George Yule and c. Moore.
To Amend the Veterinary Sanitary
Inspection Law. C. Evans, j. Y.
Munson, J. u. Law, George f. Patrick
and DR.. Charles Gresswell
To Make Suggestions for New Laws
M. Matthews, \. b. Foster and w. X.
Lee.
These committees will report this
morning, when the convention will
take up the discussion of the above
questions. On motion of Lutte Wilcox
n committee of three. consisting of
Lutte Wilcox, ID. p. Wilmot and Hugh
Taylor was appointed to find out the
amount of estray money in the state
treasury.
The convention adjourned until o
o'clock this morning. when lively dis
cussions are expected to take place
The amendments to the veterinary in
spection sanitary laws will be the most
interesting.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-18

A recent magazine contains a re-
markable picture of a wild white-foot-
ed mouse nursing her four young ones.
1t is a reproduction of photograph
made from life under circumstances SO
pleasant that they are worth retelling.
The owner of the camera was walking
in the woods with a friend, when he
came upon the interesting family
group. The frightened mother instant
ly disappeared, and could not be found
even after the most careful search. 1t
was only when the two men reached
home that the little creature was
found in the pocket of ono OF them
Fearing that t'e young ones would
die, the photographer ran back two
miles with the old mouse in his hand.
and the charming picture referred to
represents the first meeting of the re-
united family.