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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19
, Trampred to Death by 81 cow.

Sioux City. Iowa. Dec. 15.--August
Moesleit. farmer near West Side
Iowa. yesterday purchased a COW at a
public sale He started to lead her
away when she became frightened.
knocked him down and trampled him
10 death. He was unmarried.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19
sHRouDED IN MYSTERY.
Man and woman Found Dead in
Red,

$685.. Hru.
Milwaukee, Dec 15.-Joseph Ander-
son and a woman supposed to be
ramed Lizzie Smith We're found dead
in bed at 1890 GrceIing street last nigh,
death having resulted from shots from
q revolver. While the affair is
shrouded in mystery. e is supposed
that Auuerson murdered the woman
anG then committed suicide. Anderson
was formerly 2 railroad fireman but
had not been employed for some time.
He came to Milwaukee last July and is
said to have formerly lived at Spring
field, H., and Chicago. Anderson was
about twenty-nine years old and the
woman about the same age.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19
WEALTHY WELLS MAN SUICIDES.
Rich Old bachelor Hangs Himself
with CIotheSline.

Wells, Mimi, Dec Is. Ferdinand
Stillmacher. an old bachelor resident of
this county about sixty years of age,
committed suicide yesterday morning
by hanging himself with a clothes line
in q barn at the home of Herman
Kreuger. six miles northeast of here.
Mr.. Schumacher owned land in this To-
cality valued at $4,000. A brother and
two sisters survive him.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

We have II on good authority that
that lively purveyor of news, yclept
the Congressional Record. is about ia
resume publication after several
months OF suspension.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

The Bulgarian bandits have extend
ed their ransom proposition to the LIST
of January, at which time II is to be
hoped that they will turn over new
leaf and sign set of good resolutions
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

Who said the bicycle had passed
from the scene forever? One hundred
and twenty-five of the machines were
stolen in this city in October Mime
apolis Times.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

The ease with which the gentlemen
from Bulgaria made way with their
first ultimatum will doubtless excite
the envy OF the sultan.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

Missouri's eastern account with the
firm of Kohn, Pepper & Co. has been
converted into Cayenne Pepper, etc,
and it makes mighty good seasoning,
too.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

San Francisco's fogs are almost as
fatal as the venerable experiment of
trying to run two railway trains past
each other on the same track
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

Bradstreet reports large sale OF
Canadian steel in the United States.
This is another feather returned to
roost in our cap. The Cape Breton
plant was put in and is largely owned
by American capital.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

Magnanimity has not entirely dis
appeared from Georgia. The new dis
pensary system for the sale of liquor
makes no distinction as to color.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

Spain is experiencing the coolest
winter it has known in, many years.
When things begin TO go wrong they
always go the limit.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

Epigram by Bro. Parkhurst: A good
man feels bad when he is knocked
down. A bad man takes it as part OF
his athletic training.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

The advocates of viyisection for
criminals probably would secure
better reception for their plan il the
world had not had the bad taste to
embrace civilization few centuries
back.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

Hereafter, when the South American
city is not bombarded as advertised,
the management will be compelled to
return the gate money.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

Those highblnders of San Francisco
seem to have forgotten that highbind-
ing in that city always ends in, high
hanging.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19
posroFFICE nouBEn CAUGHT.
Believe They Have Sc
CURED Author Of Many Rehbcrics.

cured Author Of Many Rchhcrics.
sioux City. Iowa Dec 1h- - George
Bra iey, alias $. T, Bradley of Sioux
Falls. s. D., has been bound over 10 the
federal grand jury on the charge or
postofficc robbery. Postal Detective
Craig of Council Bluffs thinks Bradley
robbed the postofiice at Komstad, ;. D..
He was found here with $500 worth or
postage stamps. Ii is possible that he
was also implicated in one or all or
these robberies1 Aug. %, 1901, Hull.
Iowa, loss. 5000: Aug. 10, 1901. Doom,
Iowa, loss, 800; oct. 25. 1901. Little
Sioux, Iowa, loss. $tS4: Oct. so, 1901,
Hurley, S. D., loss, Se15.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

Those Central Americans have to
stop and fight every few miles because
they have come to the sea or the steep
hills.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

There is always finish lying in wait
somewhere down the pike. McGovern
got his, and Young Corbett will not
last long.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

A photograph is a good thing, but a
good oil painting is a better The new
Chicago Bible is a good photograph,
but the King James version is better
literature.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

The professor who maintains that
Jersey mosquitoes do not bite Is guess
ing at long range.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19
RUG FACTORY puRxs.
FariDauIt Concern suffers Serious
Fire Loss.

Faribault, Mimi, Dec. 15.--An over
heated stove yesterday afternoon
caused a fire in the Faribault rug fac
tory which did about $1,000 damage
and threw twenty hands out of en-
ployment. The loss on the stock Is
$500. with no insurance. The factory
will be moved to n new building.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

II Lord Curzon has q race question
on his hands in India, he would do
well to throw up his job at once.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

A national coin is recommended for
the Philippines. to take the place Of
the Mexican adobe dollar.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-17
THE FUNERAL CORTEGE.
Long Procession Follows the Re-
mains to the City Cemetery.

When the henediotlon was pronounced
the great audience began pouring out
of the Tabernacle and swelling the al
ready immense throngs on the grounds
and the streets. At the News" corner
the congestion was greatest, the mass
Of humanity being solid from the doors
Of the Tabernacle to the Eagle Gate.
where II was not so compact, yet ex-
tending for several blocks east Of the
Bee Hive House, on South Temple
street The slow march began at M.
teen minutes to three, and the passing
Of the cortege In front Of the Bee Hive
House consumed nearly one-half an
hour
Bishop John Il. Winder acted as
marshal Of the day, assisted by Chief
Of Police Hilton and almost the entire
force. The procession was nearly one
mile long, and It's order was the same
as published Ia last evenings News"
President Snow and his counselor. Jos.
Il. Smith, being In the lead. folowa1
by the Twelve Apostles. Then came the
hearse, and the family followed By the
different orders OF the Priesthood and
the general boards Of the various aux.
llary organizations Of the Church.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-17
FUNERAL NOTES.

A body Of policemen eight In number
In uniform did excellent service in pre-
serving order although the populace
We're very quiet and everything passed
off peacefully. Probably no assemblage
VI anything like the proportions Of the
attendance today was ever so subdued
and orderly. There appeared to be u
solemnity upon all that was suitable 10
the occasion.
Colonel John W. DOnnellau Of the
Commercial National bank. received the
following telegram last night from G.
A. Qucaly. the well known Kemmerer.
Wyoming goldman; "Will YOU please
order suitable floral piece 20 manifest
my high personal regard Tor the late
President George q, Cannon Mr.. Dom
nuellan fastened TO comply with Mr..
Quealy's request and ordered a hcauti-
ful floral design for todays funeral
The team drawing the carriage Pres
ident Joseph T. Smith was riding IN
took fright while on the way to the
cemetery this afternoon at some Shet-
land ponies that were being ridden
very carelessly by some youngsters.
The driver jumped from the carriage
and seized the horses by the bits, in
time to prevent a runaway A wheel
was broken, but otherwise there were
no serious results,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-17

hour before the hour OF commencing,
Mr.. Mcclellan at the organ, rendered a
number of selections in beautiful
fashion. all Of which served TO tune the
FEELINGS of the listeners TO the spirit Of
the gathering The solemn strains Of
Chopins funeral march, the tender air
Home Again, and the majestic Dox-
ology were all given as the mourning
family entered and as the great con-
gregation seated itself.
The first selection by the choir was
Prest. Woodrun's favorite old hymn.
God Moves in a Mysterious Way"
renderd In an uplifting fashion by the
singers and the whole congregation,
standing. The second number, which
followed the prayer, was the beautiful
funeral anthem, Not Dead, but Sleep
eth, sung by a male chorus consisting
Of the following, II. S, Ensign render
Ing the solo; First tenors, Messrs
Easton, Piper, Ashworth, Poll and
Winters; second tcnors, Messrs Kelson
Whitney, Timpson and SiddOWay; first
haon'of HlNNol . ifilNAbilt AhNl NdH aiAA
Owen; second basses, Messrs, Spencer
Brady, Peterson and Ness,
No feature of the day was more I'M
pressiye than the rendition of the i'm
mortal hymn 20, My Father by II. G..
Easton, which formed the third musical
number. All four verses We're given;
Mr., Easton has seldom sung in public
with greater ease and the feeling ana
tenderness with which he rendered the
beautiful poem had a most melting eff
feet upon the mourners as well as upon
the enire congregation. The fourth
number was a quartet by Messrs Py-
per, Whitney, Ensign and Spencer 20,
Love Divine" Holmes beautiful words
set to Mendelssohn's music, The final
number was Stephens anthem, begin
ming when the Soul is Sad and Dreaty
Seek Relief in Prayer" IT was most
feelingly rendered by the entire choir,
with the bass solo by Mr., Ensign, As
the congregation dispersed the divine
strains Of Lemare's "Andantino" We're
played by Mr. Mcclellan, great part
Of the vast throng remaining 10 listen
services closed with the Doxology by
the organist,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-17
AT THE Is. Y. ACADEMY.
Special Exercises In Honor OF Prest.
George Q. Cannon.
Especial to the "News.")

Especial to the "News.)
Provo. April 1.-THE Brigham Young
academy held their loyal services today
in honor Of President George O. Can
non. IN the college hall, from 10 TO II
O'Clock. The hall was filled with stu
dents, teachers and visitors. The SER
vices began by the congregation sing
ing, 30 My Father The following
program was then carried OUT
George Q. Cannon, the lsy.Frank Day
George G. Cannon, the Missionary.
..,........,...,. o.. Fay Holbrook
George g. Cannon, the Business
Man.. ....,. 90. .,.,. Sadie Preston
George @ Cannon, the Congressman
...........,... ..,..John Swenson
A sentiment concluding with poem
..,.... 80. -. Miss Aretta Young
Solo ...... ...........M Miss Busch
George @. Cannon, the Author.
..............M Miss Alice Reynolds
George .. Cannon, Father In Israel
.,4. 90. 60. 90. 90. .sN. l.. Nelson
An Incident In the Life Of George
q. Cannon ,,.,. ,,Nellie ScoileId
solo ...,. .,..., Sylvester Broasbep;
George Q. Cannon, the Latter-day
Saint 90. 60. "..,,.,,.,"C. ). jarvis
George O. Cannon, President OF the
Brigham Young Academy
..... .........,. II. G. Hinckley
The services closed by the congrega-
ton singing I'VE Thank Thee o God
for Prophet"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-17
UNIVERSITY TAKES ACTION.


OF Respect for rrcst. Cannon,
The faculty OF the University met
yesterday afternoon and decided to dis.
miss all the classes today at Ii o'clock
out OF respect to the late President
George @. Cannon. The faculty fur
laer adopted the following resolution
Of respect
Resolved, That in the death Of Hon.
george q. Cannon the faculty and
patrons Of the University OF Utah have
cause lor special and profound regret.
FOR more than twenty years of he
uhlyetsity.s carly life he was continu-
uusly member Of the board OF regeuts
ana during ten years OF that period
acdng under the Title Of chancellor he
was the Official head OF the institution.
Many Of the most trying stages Of
us history were safely passed under
ms Walchlul and wise guidance. and
To- MS great honor It may be said that
| Whlie others faitered before the DIFF
hculties that have arisen In los path
he was always stcadiast II was at
such times as these that his interest
was always alert, and his great per-
sonal influence employed To It's utmost
for The unlyerHtys welfare.
THE faculty feels that through his
death the university has lost one of its
strongest supporters. and the state an
ardent advocate Of higher education;
and II cund0les With the family of the
deceased and others who suffered with
them on this sad occasion"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-17
MANY VISITORS ATTEND.
Railroads Bring Many People From
the Outside TO the Funeral,

Despite the fact that the majority OF
the conference visitors have hardly had
time 10 settle down again az their
homes after visit 20 Salt Lake the
morning trains OF the Oregon Short
Line, Rio Grande Western and the
Salt Lake & ogden Railroad companies
brought In close upon 1000 people TO
attend the funerl services over the re-
mains OF the late President George y.
Cannon. Both the specials put on By
the Short Line from Terminus and Og-
den were loaded down with passengers.
while the Rio Grande Western special
from the north brought IN l25 people
and the trains from the south carried
fully 400. The oregon Short Line pas.
senger department Is responsible for
the statement that the company
brought 500 visitors TO town. Simon
Bamberger's road also handled some
big crowds from Davis county and the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-17
FROM DEATH TO LIFE.
Written for the "News."l

Written for the "News."l
10, great man has departed,
Leaving an the people mourning.
And the hosts Of Israel gather
To the house Of sacred worship
Where so Oft he stood before them
Speaking words Of consolation,
Words Of heavily Inspiration.
Thoughts, which even from his boy.
hood
'Welled up IN his gentle bosom
Like a spring Of living water.
To refresh the sons of Zion,
To encourage her fair daughters;
For he was the friend Of woman.
Always ready 10 defend her
Ever ready 10 upllft her.
But. alas the host assembled
Cannot see the form beloved
Cannot hear the voice, which TO them
Had been like the sweetest music,
Soothing, cheering and inspiring.
Instead, stretched, upon a bier.
Fragrant blossoms an surrounding;
In q casket calmly resting
Lies the dead, amongst the living.
Lies his clay amid the flowers,
Emblems Of the resurrection
Sun the people an are mourning.
While his spirit glad. triumphant
Joins the great ones gone before him;
Hailed by many as a savior
VINO on earth had brought them Free
dom,
who from prison had released them;
Greeted by the holy Prophets
As a leader. as their peer.
As a great and loved Apostle,
who SHAH live foreyermore:
Live, a father, husband. brother
Live. sage in heav'n's great coun-
ellis.
Live, Prophet Of the Lord.
Il. 81. r.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-17
AT THE GRAVE.
Last Resting Place OF President Cam
non Dedicated to His Maker.

The funeral cortege moved east on
South Temple to NJ street. then turned
north TO the cemetery. The Cannon lot
is on Sixth avenue. a beautiful spot
about in the center Of the cemetery.
The grave was dug beside that OF the
first wife, Elizabeth II. Cannon. While
the casket, which was borne 10 the
grave by the Twelve Apostles. was be-
ing lowered into the earth. the quar-.
tet sang Come, We Disconsolate
The grave was dedicated by Apostle
Anthem H. Lund, and Bishop John r.
Winder made a few remarks IN behalf
Of the family, expressing their graft
tude for the kindness and consldera.
ton OF the people during their attic.
ton. The quartet then sang. when
the Swallows Homeward Fly" and the
people wended their way back to the
city
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-17

PRESIDENT cannon been called 10 repre-
sent this people but what he did so
In valiant manner. He was man be-
loved Of all men. The speaker prayed
that his wives. children and, friends
would so live as 10 be worthy 10 meet
him In the great beyond
PRESIDENT SHOWS ADDRESS.
President Snow being Indlsposed,
could not speak before the assembly,
but wrote the following. which was
read by his son, LeRoi c. Snow:
MY Brethren, Sisters and Friends
Feeling my inability, because Of m
health, TO speak to you this afternoon,
and yet unwilling that this opportunity
should pass without expressing some
of my feelings on this momentous oc-
caslon, | have written some Of my
thoughts.
II have read with deep Interest the
various papers published In this city
ana elsewhere, testifying Of the nobili-
ty, the greatness, the virtues, abilities
and fine intellect that have won the
high honors conferred upon President
George q, Cannon heartily approve
Of all these sentiments and further
wish TO speak OF him more particularly
In the character of my first counselor
IL was said and thought by some when
| selected him for this position that his
long experience In serving as counselor
to President Taylor and afterwards to
President Woodruff would naturally in
cline him to assume at times, little
arrogance or -sufiiciency But /
20. no an
no one in my position ever had a cOun-
selor who displayed less OF such a
spirit or disposition In our councils
whatever might be the matter under
consideration, although my decision
was sometimes opposed 10 his views
he invariably yielded his point grace
fully and gave me his most loyal sup
port.
"Our business relations were always
most amlcable and our private associa-
lions moet pleasant inspired by a
sincere friendship that was affectionate
and endearing
"ln brief, never could wish or hope
for more respectful. faithful or low
ing counselor and friend.
II say 10 the bereayed ones; A great
end mighty spirit has departed, a no
BILE and devoted husband a wise and
tender parent, true counselor broth
er and friend has left u.s. and yet you
have no occasion 10 mourn. He IL now
rejoicing in the midst of the great and
mighty in the spirit world. You have
something to do--you have everything
10 do In one immediate direction. Pre-
pare to meet him and share IN his glory
The time Is feetlng, the days are mum.
bered, therefore walk in his footsteps
live IN his spirit feel that he is near
hv and not far away, that ne Is stlll
watching over you and even more
strictly than when in your midst It
may seem strange and yet It Is true
the completeness OF his exaltation and
glory measurably depends upon your
selves Therefore cease 10 mourn and
rejoice that your prospects are made SO
glorious
The benedlction was pronounced by
Apostle Mariner w. Merrill.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-17

:, Thousands Throng the Tabernacle
un'o'' Crowd the Streets to Pay tribute
70 the Late President George =, oan
"on Whose Body Was Consigned TO the
n,h With Most Impressive Ceremony
detailed Account of the Obsequies-
u.o,ificent Floral Emblems and LA'
s;ons of Appreciation on the fart
Of Lifelong Associates OF Inc DA1
President.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-17
ARRIVAL OF THE REMAINS
Sad March From the Cannon Farm
TO the Temple Block.

The little procession from the Can
non home on the banks OF the Jordan
river in the southwestern part of the
city, where the body was viewed for
the last time, to the Temple block, was
a sad one indeed, made up as 1t was OF
the brothers, wives children and other
relatives OF the deceased. 1t occupied
the best part Of an hour, and its APP
pearanoe at the Tabernacle was the
occasion OF many an audible expression
of sorrow on the part of the multitude,
which, Ike the immediate mourners,
felt that 1t had sustained a great per-
sonal loss,
The entrance to the Tabernacle was
on the north side, and through II the
remains were carried 10 the flower
surrounded catafalque below the beau
tifully draped stands upon which the
Church authorities were seated. Mean
while the grand old organ, under Prof.
Mcclellan gave forth volume of melo-
DIV that touched the hearts Of the great
congregation which silently waited for
the commencement Of the services.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-17
OUTSIDE THE BUILDING.
Pao'ons Grounds Are Crowded by
''erent' sorrowing Thousands.

-"7 tabernacle grounds presented a
'''n'n scene for two hours before the
arrival Of the remains and during the
ceremonies Y. within the great building.
~ broad gravel walks were crowded
s -, oeyond their limits and the beautl-
, ~. lawns oyer-run by those who were
-''ao'e to gain admission. Men. wo.
s ,-sn ana children stood with bowed
, ~,aa' and discussed the memory ard
, ~ Deeds OF the honored dead Great
"a. a. 'heir regret at being unable to get
Nv, Nv 'ne historic building within whose
- aus 'hey had heard that clear dis
, 49, ana attracting voice, now stIlled
. .e'sr IN mortality. But they were
S"'rei'ed to content themselves with
ma, ,.a. was borne to them through the
INSTANTLY opening and closing doors
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-17
MUSICAL PROGRAM.
II Was Exceptionally Fine and Pro-
dnced q Profhnnd Impression.

The musical program. arranged by
Prof. STEPHENS, was a capable one and
in all ways in keeping with the solemnI-
~ Of the occasion. A quarter Of an
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-17

and to get glimpse OF the funeral pro-
cesslon as 1t passed on its way TO the
cemetery.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-17

suburbs Taken all in all the railroad
uhu street car companies We're kept
very Dusy transporting passengers.
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REMAINS NOW REST IN THE GRAVE

President Cannon been called to repre-
sent this people, but what he did so
In valiant manner He was man be-
loved Of all men, The speaker prayed
that his wives, children and, friends
would so live as 10 be worthy to meet
him In the great beyond.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-17

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The benedlction was pronounced by
Apostle Mariner w. Merrill.