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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-01-17

The study Of the sponge fields of
Florida is to be undertaken by the gov
eminent with a view to developing an
important industry. Florida is the
only part of the United States produce
ing sponges OF a commercial value.
There are 80 vessels with more than
1000 men employed in the industry.
n 1t Is estimated that the 1900-1901
crop VIII have a commercial value of
$500 600. Sponges are found on tho
eastern and western coast, owing to
the equable temperature and moderate
depth OF the water, and the absence of
ferce hurricanes. The sponge grounds
OF the Gulf Of Mexico extend from the
Florida reefs to st. Marks, and for a
distance of fifteen miles from the
shore.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-01-17
OF the Wcek
Casualty.


An explosion of gas in Coal Mine NO.
s, at Hondo, Coahuila, Mexico, cause !
the death of four men and the injury
of upward OF twenty others.
The great Coven tunnell at Aspen.
Colo, the longest drainage or mining
bore in the void, is on fire. The fire
has spread over ten miles of workings
supported by tinker. The estimated
loss is s50e,Ccs.
At Manistee, Mich, the II cry para OF
Henry Radm her was burned, wit ! It's
contents, Including twenty-nine horses.
An unknown man rushed into a burn
ing dwelling adjoining TO ASST I in saw
ing goods and persisted.
T~elcgrans from Nevada, Tldorado
Springs and Appleton City, No., say a
distinct earthquake shock was felt at
those places rscently. At Colorado
Springs window panes We're broken and
other slight damage occurred.
The nitrate building of the Eastman
Kodak works in Rochester, N. Y, was
DESTROYED by fire recently. Two fire.
men were Killed by the fumes of burn
ing chemicals, and one other was 50
seriously injured that he probably vii
die.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-01-17

The report Of the work OF the dead
letter office for the last year shows one
branch OF the government service of
which it is no longer feasible to center
all the business in Washington. II
was found that the despatch of dead
letter matter from the Philippine is
lands to Washington not only involv-
ed great delay, but on account OF the
dificulties of language, prevented the
handling of 1t to the best advantage.
So a dead letter Office has been estab-
lished In Manila, and business between
this country and the islands is con-
Quoted in the same manner as between
the United States and any other Dun
try OF the Universal Postal union.
The same Is true Of Porto Rico. The
dead letter office first established there
was abandoned, but has since been re-
rvfved.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-01-17

washington. Jar. 8. - The animated
debate in the house on the reapportion-
ment of representation Of the various
states is nearing it's close, 1t being
agreed that the final vote would be
AXE before the session closes to-day.
IL was expected there would be a sequel
yesterday to the exciting clash. on Sat-
urday between Mr.. Littlefleld of Maine
ana Mr.. Hopkins of Illinois. but the
latter made no effort at rejoinder but
contented himself with the pressure of
the measure toward the final vote. He
expresses confidence that the bill bear
ing his name will be passed although
there may be a slight change, giving
an additional member to Florida, Coli
RADIO and North Dakota, bringing the
eotai membership up to eco. The nota-
bic speeches yesterday were by Mr..
of Indiana dealing with
alegeo disfranchisement in the South:
by MIR. Hepburn of Iowa, severely ar
raigning the present rules as annihilat-
ing the legislative ~prerogatives of the
mouse, and by Mr.. Grow of Pannsyl-
vania' comparing the old system in the
house with that of the present.
I'm the senate.
"A notable speech was delivered in
the senate by Mr.. Lodge OF Massachu-
setts. Addressing the senate on the
amendment of the military committee
triking out the provision in the army
reorganization bill for a veterinary
corpse, he discussed briefly, principally
IN the form OF a colloquy with Senator
OF Georgia, the PhiliDpine oues-
non and the necessity for an army OF
men. In conclusion he drew a
word picture of the future of
United States. declaring that the
trade conflict with Europe already be-
could result only in the
cial and economic supremacy of this
country over the entire world. In this
Industrial conflict he apprehended no
from a material contest with
my nation of the world, but he urged
me necessity for a strong and scien-
-lrcaily organized army and a powerful
navy in order that the United States
might be prepared to defend It's rights
against any possible foe. The speech
a profound impression.
During the afternoon the senate rati-
leo the committees proposition to
eliminate the house provision for the
establishment Of a veterinary corps in
he army. Senator Teller of Colorado
notice of a substitute he will Of
for the entire pending measure.
In full force and effect the
lct of March 3, 1899, increasing the size
II the army for three years from July
. 1901.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-01-17
Domestic.

DIR. j. w. Swanson, Of the Kansas
board Of health. reports 267 cases of
smallpox in the state.
The board of managers of the New
york coffee exchange has decided to
list teas on the exchange. The OPEN
ing call will be made on Jan. q.
A resolution has been adopted by the
Missouri house of representatives me-
morializing congress to allow the Fill
pinos to establish a government Of their
own.
United States Senator Lucien Baker
of Kansas has withdrawn as a candid
ate for reelection. This. apparently,
leaves the nomination assured fer ]. K.
Burton.
The commission to report a plan for
the immediate widening and improv-
ment of the Chicago river has been ap-
proved by the trustees of the Chicago
ship and drainage canal.
On account Of superstition among
sailors. II has been suggested that the
date Tor placing the battlship Wiscon-
sin into commission be changed from
Feb. l. which falls on Friday, to Jan.
% or Feb. 4.
Robert Burton Rodney. retired pay.
master OF the navy, whose family trou-
bies have attracted much attention. has
been deserted by his young bride of
two months He Is making a diligent
search for her, but without success.
A mass meeting Of citizens, OF which
Bishop Henry Potter OF New York was
the central figure. was held in the
Academy Of Music, Philadelphia re-
Gently. for the purpose of taking pre-
lminary steps In starting a general
crusade against vice in that city.
William ]. Bryan and Senator Till
OF South Carolina were the main
speakers at the tenth annuaI banquet
of the J~acksonian Club OF Omaha. Mr..
Bryan predicted a regeneration Of the
party and victory in 1904, and again
that he was out of politics.
Contrary to the usual custom as re-
cards the United States senatorial
nomination. the Republicans OF the two
branches Of the Massachusetts, leeis-
allure. this year. will hold separate
but both will nominate Sem
tor Hoar to succeed himself without
opposition.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-01-17
Che news
Washington.

Washington.
Senator Spooner has introduced a bill
FOR the erection of a public building al
Superior. Wis. to cost $500, 900.
The navy department. issued the or
der announcing the retirement OF Rear
Admial Kautz, to take effect Jan. 20.
The Philippine commission has made
permanent the suspension by Gen. Mac
Arthur of Judge Majapies of the court
OF first instance for improper admin S.
tration OF his duties.
An adverse report has been sub
mitted by the board upon the advisa-
bility of locating a dry dock and naval
station ~ the Columbia river in Ore
cor A bar at the mouth of the river
is the cause.
The house committee on , mixing and
currency made a favorable report on
a bill authorizing the controller of the
currency to extend for a further peri
cd OF twenty years the charters of
national banks which desire to continue
their existence after the expiration of
present charters.
Senator Lodge presented to the SEN
ate a memorial signed by thirty-e.ght
manufacturers of cotton goods in the
Southern states expressing their APP
prevail OF the action OF the United
States in the protection of American
interests in China.
The naval board Of construction has
decided TO almost completely rehabili-
tate the cruiser Baltimore. Her i'm
provements will involve an expendi-
ture of about $500, 900. The Baltimore
has been in commission ten years. She
took part in the engagement at Manila
bay in May, 1898.
Lord ~Pauncefote, British ambassador
to the United States. according to in
formation in London, will remain in
in Washington. 1t was the
of the British government TO
appoint his successor next March, but
The nnestions now at issue between the
United States and Great Britain are
believed to be far to serious to permit
his removal.
The Philippine commission has com
pleted the code for the government of
municipalities. 1t will be enacted next
week and ~supersede the military order
last March, under which many bar
rios wards or disticts) were organized. |
The general municipal elections take
place in December. The act will nat
apply to Manila or the settlements Of
Christian tribes.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-01-17

In 1900 u country was a plucky
hedging, healthy, vigorous, ardent in
hope. high On resolve. Our total popu-
lation was less than $500, 900. Ger
many and Britain each had four times
our number. Spain twice as many. and
even little Portugal had as big a fam
Ally OF sons and daughters as Uncle
Sam West OF the Mississippi all was
wilderness. We had Is little states
and few cities Of prominence, except
Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore.
Boston and Charleston. The entire
revenue OF the United States govern
ment under our first administration
was only $4,6o0. 900. while It now costs
annually SOS, 100. 413.3s to defray the
expenses OF the government Of Greater
New York. Washington vas then a
new settlement. with only a few tbou.
sand population, and had been only
lately made the capital.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-01-17

For nor than thirty years Hiram
Baxter has been postmaster at lie
Suens. Mimi, and has given entire sat
isfaction to the community. although
during nearly all that lime he has
been blind. When mail is ;istr'b:ted
into the 120 boxes Mrs. Baxter calls of
James and her husbands wonder
ful memory can be depended upon TO
recollect every letter or newspaper
Baxter also conducts a small store and
an inn.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-01-17

Some idea of the diversity Of condi-
lions In the state Of Texas may be
gained from the fact that there was
held within Its borders a few years ago
at nearly the same date a drainage
conference and an irrigation conven-
ton. One was at Galveston and the
other at San Antonio. Some persons
We're thus studying means of ~lessening
the amount of water over a large area.
while others sought to Increase II. or
rather to make its supply Tor agricul-
tural purposes more regular.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-01-17

Congressman Connel,, CT the Elev-
enth pennsylvania distt ct, is the rich
est man in the lover house Of the ma
tfonal legislature. He draws n in
come OF $500 a day from one invest
ment alone. Mr.. Connell was born in
Nova Scotia, and is one OF the largest
Goa operators in the United States.
FIFTY years ago he was working as
driving boy In a coal mine at rs cents
a day.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-01-17

President Loubet of France. has Just
Deem left a legacy of 10000 francs by
a grateful old friend, Nine. Perret. Fer
Q than forty years M. Loubet kept
up friendly relations with Nine. Per-
rets husband, who was his neighbor at
Marsanne (where the president was
Dorn). AS a lawyer, the French tex-
ecutive had managed all M. Perret's
affairs, drawn his business docu-
and acted as his lifelong coun-
sellor.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-01-17
I'm the House.

washington. Jan. 9. - By a vote of
l65 to 1o2 the house yesterday accented
the reapportionment plan proposed by
the Burleigh bill. which increases the
membership of the house during the
next decade from 357, the present
membership and the membership pro.
posed by the committee, or Hopkins
bill. to 1886. The result was largely
brought about by the influence OF GER
tain senator's from several larger
Northern states, who threw the weight
Oh their influence in the scale In favor
Oh the larger membership. When il be-
came apparent that these factors were
at work against his bin Mr.. Hopkins
attempted to compromise by giving an
additional representative each to North
Dakota. Colorado and Florida, but his
adversaries refused to compromise af.
ter complete victory was assured. The
Crumpacker proposition to recornnit
the Dill for the purpose OF a~scertaining
what states abridged the right to vote
TO an extent that would entail reduced
representation was defeated - lao to
ilo. There was no roll call on this
vote, put a number of the Republicans
voted with the Democrats.
BY the bill as passed no state loses
a representative. and the following
make gains: Illinois, New York and
Texas. 3 each; Minnesota, New Jersey
Pennsylvania. 2 each. and Arkan-
sas. California, Colorado, Connecticut
Florida. Louisiana, Massachusetts.
mississippi. Missouri. North Carolina.
North Dakota, Washington. West Viz
girAa and Wisconsin I each. The bin
provides that whenever a new state
is admitted the representative as
n to 1t shal be in addition to the
provided in the bill. II also
ADDS a provision never hitherto incor-
porated In a reapportionment bin to
the effect hat congressional districts
N addition to being Contiguous shah
also be compact" States which are
allowed additional representatives by
he bill shall by it's terms elect them al
arge until the legislature shall re-
district the state.
In the senate.
During h legislative session Of vas-
the senate had under consider.
.tion the much mooted canteen cues
Ion In connection with the army re.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-01-17

An ancient philosopher said that in
sleep every man has a world OF his
own; when awake, all men have one
world N common. So it is with ma
tons When China awakes. she viii
recognize and share in the privilege s
and blessings of the larger world
which now seems SO small and Gulreal
to her.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-01-17
Foreign.

Snow fell in Rome last week for the
first time In many years.
Gen. Macarthur exiied twenty-six
Filipino leaders to Guam.
Karl Alexander. grand duke of SAKE
Weinar. 10 dead.
The British admiralty has decided to
build two b~attieships hat will be the
largest in the world.
Prof. Andree's will shows that the
acronaut did not expect to return alive
from Tho Arctic region.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-01-17
INVADED
Incident May Cause Trouble for the
government Of V~enexueIa.

May Cause for the
government Of venykzuela.
Whemstad. Curacao, Jan. IL. - De-
tails have reached here OF an incident
mat may cause complications between
and Venezuela. Under the
Eyes OF the Venezuelan authorities on
Dec. IL a troop of 1900 men, composed
OF V~enezuelans and revolutionary o
iompians. invaded the territory OF
and attempted an attack on
the town Of Cucuta. The invaders
were well armed and had two cannon.
Ihey were routed by the Colombian
troops. There were $50 killed. 800
wounded and $50 prisoners taken by
the government party. including So
women.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-01-17
WORK OF CONGRESS


In the Senate.
Washington, Jan. 7.-While the SEN
ate was in session for more than three
hours Saturday little in the way of Inn
portant legislation was accomplished.
The committee amendments to the
army reorganization bill to which nc
objection had been raised vas agreed
to. but none of the contested amend
ments was considered.
In the House.
The feature Of the debate upon the
reapportionment bill In the house was
a two-hour speech by Mr.. Littlefield of
Maine In favor of the Burleigh bill to
increase the membership of the ous
to 3S6. During the day Mr.. Hopkins
expressed a willingness to accept an
amendment to his bill which gives an
additional representative each to
Florida, Colorado and North Dakota,
the three states with majority fractions
unreprecented In his bill.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-01-17

The number OF emigrants from ire
and for the 10 months ending October
81 was 1858, as compared with 49, 6
during the corresponding period of last
year.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-01-17
In the Senate

During the legislative session Of yes-
terday the senate had under consider.
alton the muc mooted canteen cues
ton In connection with the army re.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-05-24
pull off Your Coats and Work.

Every citizen Of Clarksburg should take due
notice OF the fact that special election has been
called for June for the purpose OF deciding
whether or not the city shall be bonded for $4,000
for street paving and sewerage, and every voter
VINO favors city improvements should make II a
point to be at home that day 10 vote for ana helP
the movement. Sentiment is very strong, and
justly So for the measure, as attested by the vote
at the recent city election but this fact should not
be allowed to induce apathy in the matter. All
NAV feel sure that every opponent will be at the
polls to not only cast his vote against the ordinance
Int also to work against it with all his might and
main. Over-conidence, therefore, might prove
disastrous and defeat the measure. The voting
public fully appreciates the Importance Of the pro-
posed improvements the way of business and
sanitation and it would, therefore, be superhuous
and waste Of time and space to especially dwell
npon the advantages to be attained. There are
none who can, in our humble opinion offer single
logical reason why the city should not make these
much needed improvements in her march OF prog
ress but Notwithstanding this fact, are opposed
to progress on general principles. These, though
few in number we believe, may be able to do con-
siderable HARM if the friends of the measure are
not on the alert Let every enterprising and
spirited citizen and every voter who has the
welfare of the city at heart pull off his coat and
work for the ratification of the ordinance.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-05-24
Beyond the Bonus Period.

r. S. Binswanger capitalist, and j. R. War
rick, an expert. whose business card reads,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-05-24

In this era of good feeling among all men and
especially in the United States where all sembance
of sectionalism and strife has passed away and a
reunited country is ours to-day it is fitting that all
veterans should gather together in memorial ser.
vices Of the brave dead. The Union veterans love
to commemorate once year that period of their
lives, in which they struggled for their flag and
country and to revive the heroic past. On the
other hand the Confederate veterans, though they
were vanquished as brave and gallant foe, have
long since seen the wisdom of God in the termina-
ten of the struggle and, the preservation of the
Union The feelings of the one side have mellow
ed toward the other, until the survivors of both
sides now meet together in friendly way and tind
pleasure III remini scences of the valor Of their
dead, as well as of themselves. The one side has a
deferential regard for the other and recognizes the
military ability of the other The bravery of both
sizes is more particularly revived and the princi'
pies over which they clashed arms are greatly rele-
gated, because of the present happy condition OF
their feelings one toward another. In view Of such
situation we repeat it is fitting that all veterans
can meet upon this annual occasion and alike show
respect to the soldier dead.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-05-24
Let The Barber Shops Alone.

In the sense of BARRIERS being laborers, the
Telegram would not oppose their best interests or
any movement tending toward those interests
They are entitled to fair wages and reasonable
hours, to the same degree other employees are, but
the character of their work differs materially from
that of other classes of employees. They are not
constantly at it, but have much spare time.
Nevertheless their pay goes just the same
whether they shave ten men or fifty day. This
particular feature alleyiates the hardship of work
ing few hours over time and seems to justify q
few hours work on Sunday mornings. Besides 8
busy public demands this special service OF them
and the custom of "open barber shops" on Sunday
morning is of such long standing that many man
considers Sunday morning shave part OF Godl1'
ness one OF the prime ingredients OF which is
cleanliness as much of body OF soul. Since this
is the position held by the public naturally any
action by the city council to close the shops on
Sunday morning would be resented as an infringe
ment upon the public rights and regarded by our
busy men as an unwarranted attempt to transform
their mode of legitimate living. Again, in a sense
at least the proprietors should have the right to
regulate their business to the extent that it does
no injury to the general public, and especially
when such regulations nnure to the benefit of the
public and are demanded by the people, An ordi,
nance to prohibit Sunday shaving would be al.
most as istasteful and inconvenient to large por-
ton Of the public as law closing the hote on
Sunday because the hotel employees did not wan:
to work on Sunday. 1t is to be hoped the council
will weigh the matter we'll before it passes such an
ordinance and if that body would conserve the
best interests OF the people, it will not adopt such
law.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-05-24
WiIsouburg.

Miss ALI. Ash and brother, Eos er,
visited friends in Fairmont sa urday
and Sunday.
dayed here.
Miss Delete Martin, of Sycamore, re-
Gently visited Miss bessie Maxwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Writ Keller, of Jar
visville, we're greeting their many
friends here the latter part OF the
week.
Mitchelrs Pavilion Show exhibited
to large crowd here Friday night
las
Mrs. J. II. Morrison was among bust
ness callers in your city Saturday.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Metheny contemplates 4
trip to Terra Alta soon. JUDY
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-05-24
Brown Breezes.

The whistle and rumble OF the To-
comotive are now heard on the Short
Line railroad up and down li.tle Ten
mile Creek
Wheat is looking fine.
The new Baptist church in our town
is completed, except small amount
Of the papering. The dedication will
take place the fifth Sunday in June
1901. Rev. Kinsey win preach the
dedicatory sermon. All are cordially
invite to be in attendance on that
day.
A Sunday school has been organized
at our new church.
The mumps are giving some of our
people considerable trouble.
Oddly Kelly, son Of DIR. Kelly, is at
home from Baltimore, where he has
been attending school. The young
DR.. has bright future before him.
w. Nay lost very fine horse a few
days since.
G. NJ. Dye has improved his home
by putting another story on his house
and giving it a painting.
NJ. f. Shaver is still looking after
coal along the Short Line.
NV. j. Kemper has ,urchasedla house
and lot in our town.
w. N. Edgell has been improving
his store house preparatory to increas
ing his stock Of g DDS.
a. clifford has moved into our town
n r. Watkins is now carrying the
mail from WilSonburg to Wal lace.
william Rittenhouse and wife have
been visiting his father. Captain Kit
1enhouse.