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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15
The Volcanic Disaster.

Later descriptions of the vol
canic disaster in the island OF
Martinique shows even worse
results than the first reports,
Eruptions continue, and the
death rate increases. Among
graphic descriptions of the craft
er's work is found the following
from ST. Vincent, another and
later eruption:
Kingston. Island of St. Vim
cent, B. w. L., May 12.-The
crater OF Soufriere is still belch-
ing fire and laya and great loss
Of lite is believed to have oc-
Cured. Hundreds are known
to have persisted and the list
may grow to thousands.
After numerous earthquakes
during the preceding fortnight,
accompanied by subterranean
noises in the direction of the
Souiriere volcano, a loud explos
ion from the crater occurred
last, and the water in
the crater lake assembled in a
stupendus cloud of steam and
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15

have set the big bugs to think
ing that he is a dangerous
man" 1t is told that Hill has
been to Washington and New
fork and in conference with the
financial moguls who are trying
to fence the earth and the wires
are being laid to make Teddy"
look like three lead dimes when
the national Republican conven-
ton meets in 1904. What apity
1t is that the Democratic party
hasn't a man of the Roosevelt
stamp. He would sweep the
country like wild fire in 1904.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15
WANTED, A MANI

Kimball Graphic, DEM: A re.
markable story comes from
Washington which may be true
and which may not be true. 1t
is to the effect that the actions
of Roosevelt against the railroad
mergers-particrlarly that ofthe
Great Northern and the North
ern Pacific and his attitude to-
ward the alleged beef trusts and
other combinations Of the kind
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15

The greatest calamity of the
year is that on the island of
Martinique recently, where the
city of ST. Pierre and it's $4,000
inhabitants were buried under
volcanic eruptions. 1t is said to
be greater disaster than the
ancient eruptions of the great
Vesuvius.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15

More than half the delegates
to the republican state conven-
tion have already been selected,
and either instructed for or en-
dorsed Senator Kittredge, Con-
gressmen Burke and Martin, and
Gov. Herreid. Such harmony
indicates that the party at large
is well satisfied with its leaders
and officials.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15

the senate chamber the other
day. Woman is certainly hold
ing her own.-Howard Demo
crat.
Yes, it is when she gets to hold.
ing some one who is not her own
that she gets into trouble. -Iro-
quois Chief.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15
Estrayed.

One mare pony, bay spotted,
one brown yearling horse colt,
had leather halter on. Left my
place in Gilbert township about
April LIST. Reward to finder.
Write me at st. Lawrence.
22t2* g. A. GLrDDEN.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15
Money For The Farmers

Is in good cattle. Five No. 1
young Short Horn Bulls for sale
prices right. Will furnish certif-
icate of registry with each ami
NAL. Call and see stock or write.
E. Il. Sheldon.
Springdale Stock Farm Four
mileseast DIST Lawrence. lott
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15
Notice of Eighth Grade Examina-

ton.
Notice is hereby given, the
Eighth grade examination for
graduation will be held in the
Court house in Miller, Friday
May "a, beginning at 10 O'Clock
A. M. and continuing Saturday
May Oath. j. H. SNQpDY,
20t4 Co. Supt.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15
Notice of Teachers Institute.

Notice is hereby given that the
annual Hand county Teachers
institute will commence in Miller
June End, 1909, at 10 a. IN. and
continue in succession four weeks
with Prof. Geo. III. Grace con.
ductor assisted by competent
instructors.
Closing with the special examir
nation Friday and Saturday
June ~ and %. 16t9
j. II. SNoDDY, Supt.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15
EStraYed.

From my place on April II,
l bay or brown mare coming
three years old, had halter on
when she left. A little fiat foot
ed in front. c. G. SHREFFLER,
21t2 Rec Heights, S. d.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15
EStrayed.

Two black mares, both with
white strip in face, two and three
years old. Please notify,
r. l.. SMITH,
2Otf Rec Heights. s. ,.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15

If you want to sell your farm
or stock ranch just mention it
to the Real Estate Brokers Ex.,
and it's gone. 13tf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15

The Sharpless Low down Tub,
ulor Cream Separator skins the
closest, runs the easiest, and is
less work to clean than any
other separator made. Sold on
eesy terms. PORTER Cree,
13tf Miller, 5. d. Agt.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15
For Sale or Rent.

Do you want to buy, sell or
rent land? Have parties who
want to rent improved farms.
List your property with me tt
FRANK L. CRARTREE,
Miller, S. d.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15

An exchange truthfully re-
marks: "NoDe but the initiated
know the accuracy required in a
printing Office. The average
reader who detects a misspelled
word or a letter upside down
feels that his mission on earth is
not fully accomplished until he
has called the attention of the
overworked editor to theglaring
defect. He does not notice the
thousands and tens of thousands
OF letters that are in place or the
multitude of words correctly
spelled, but his eagle eye is glued
on the one that is out of place.
So it is with our deeds. Man
does a thousand good deeds and
no attention is paid to them,
but If he makes one mistake, it
is flashed all over the world.
The world is a harsh critic. ex-I
acting to a fault"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15

] have three Sharpless Separ-
ators that will sell, for % per
cent discount on list price.
Win give time, trade for stock.
in fact sell to you on your own
terms.
igtf S. L. WYLANr..
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15
Land Wanted.

Ifyou wish to sell your land,
list it with me, | want to buy q
few quarters. They must be
cheap for cash.
If G.. G.. Briggs.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15

We have a large list of lands
in Hand, Hyde and Sully coun-
ties; also well improved farms
in. the counties along the Big
Sioux Valley. Write or call on
us for special bargains. 13tf
REAL ESTATE BROKERS Elk.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15
Estrayed.

A 2 yr. old mare colt, light
bay, with four white feet and
white spot in face and some on
nose. Parties finding above
please notify w. Il. GILLMoR,
Miller, S. d.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15
Estrayed.

! sorrel mare branded bar (s)
on left hip, 2 colts, ! VI. old,
roam and black, branded bar Isl
on left hip. Please notify Frank
Wells, Highmore S. d. 21t2s
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15
Taken Up.

A red yearling bull, notch in
left ear, white star in forehead.
At my place Sec. 2-111-68.
22t3* S. L. WILKINS.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15

Money to loan on real estate
at s per cent interest. Address
J. III. KING, Huron S. ID. 27tf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15
For Sale.

Two Percheron Stallinns ono
Full Blood 5 yrs old (Black),
One Grade A yrs old Ozark Iron
Gray. Can give time on good
paper or will trade for horses.
LIVINGSTON 4 THOMAS.
5 e 34-113-69 14tf Miller S. ID.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15

Do you want to sell your cat
tie, horses, Implements, etc.a
Well come and see me. ] can
show you how to do it.
A. j. BALDWIN.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15
Land Wanted.

| want to buy some good
quarters OF Hand county land
cheap for cash. Write or call on
me at Miller. If
Ct. III. CARROLL.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15
WHY, D!cki

The American girl was the re-
cipient ola few "howery boquets
of eloquence, at the hands OF
Senators Bailey and Depew in
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15
Taken Up.

One iron gray gelding weight
about 1900, branded L. S. or U.
I. on right shoulder. Sec. 2-11O-
So. 21t3 JOHN HANSON.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15
* Purely Business. x

II you have anything to sell, or II you de
sire to buy anything, three or four line
notice in the Press will bring results.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15

Hyde county republicans are
good neighbors. They instruct
ed their delegates for D. H.
Smith for railroad commissioner.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15

Mercury, Kid
k Back, burn
item. Gonorr-
We searching
ure for life.
istula Piles
fs with the
/, absolutely
ne lOSs OF a
disco yeries,
bud certain
entury. No
Iltation TO
|ston Block.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15
~ Letters

pr Letters
In County
Court.
/ Frederick
II Greeting
h Beahm,
Mrs. Mary
law and
|eased and
y come.
Do II. Cole
burt, a pc
| dn1inistra-
Clark de-
h day OF
|renoon OF
Al term OF
Il Court In
Miller in
for hear
q any per-
ow cause
granted.
LIST day of
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-15

tive Co. will
ny a home,
give you 1G
per month
nywhere. You
bal.
cath occurs rpe
y
a reserve fund
'unt advanced
this company
e. Nd, TO pro.
on each. thous-
thousand until
= maturing Vim
W l'o 5000
could be pos
treasury In 20
90 per month
iginators and
racts In a day
] for through
Re, S. ID.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13

the distinction OF presiding at the first
county campaign meeting held. IN
Sumter county during the twentieth
century, for, as already mentioned, ne
presided at the Priyateer meeting.
Mr.. Jack Hardy stopped day in the
city Sunday, on his way to Albany,
Ca, where he is superintending the
construction of an oil mill by tue u.
II. Bushnell Press Co., Thompson
rifle, Conn, for which he is construct
ing engineer.
Miss Lyn Nettles, of Florence, who
has been visiting Miss Marie Barwlck,
left on Saturday afternoon for Du-
rants to visit the family of Mr.. viii
Gaillard. Miss Nettles was met IN
Sumter by Miss Jack Gaillard, who
has been visiting in the Providence
neighborheed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
Marriage at Mayesyille.

Mayesyills, Aug. s.-Mr. J. Henry
Burgess and Miss Dee. Bradley were
married Wednesday night at the resi-
dence of the brides father, Judge I.
w. Bradley. The couples IN attend,
ance were Mr.. Copely Burgess and
Mss Dasse Bradley, Mr.. Jas. Bradley
and Miss Cleo Burgess, Mr.. Alex
Monteonery and Miss Emma Mayes,
rMr. G. D. Coops and Miss Lima
Shaw. The happy couple left this
zuaoning for the home Of the groorn's
father, Mr.. Jim Burgess, at Forreston,
S. c., where they expect to stay some
time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
AFTER EIGHTEEN YEARS.
Mr.. j. II. Chandler Makes Charge Of
Base.

Mr. j. M. Chandler has associated
himself with the recently chartered
clothing and furnishing goods com
pany Of Stubbs Bros, and will be
glad to see and serve his many friends
at his new place of business. Mr..
Chandler is one of the best known,
best posted and most popular clothing
statesmen in the city and the new COM
pany with which he is associated was
fortunate in securing his services. He
had been in the employ Of j. Rytten-
berg & Sons for more than eighteen
years and during the greater part OF
the time had been salesmen in the
clothing department. Throughout
this long time Mr.. Chandler has been
popular alike with employer and the
public and he carries with him the
best wishes Of those whom he served so
long with an eye single to their inter.
ests. He is competent, reliable and
indefatigble and will merit all Of
the success that will attend his efforts.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
Capt. j. W. Lanotte Killed by His Train
ii, Columbia.
From the Daily Item, Aug. Y.

From the Daily Item, Aug.
The sad intelligence of the death
of Capt. j. w. Lamotte, which occur
red in Columbia about 3 O'Clock this
afternoon, has just reached thus CITY.
The particulars so far as learned are
that he fell between the engine and
cars while the train was in motion
ard was run over by nine cars, killing
him instantly at least he was dead
when reached by the train hands.
Can't. Lamotte has resided In this
city for several years, and has only
been IN Columbia few weeks acting
as relief yard master. He was TO
return here on the 18th to take the
position Of a. G.. Il Yardmaster.
His family consisting of wife and
two daughters, have been in Saluda,
N. e., since he went to Columbia to
fiji the posit;en of yardmaster.
They have many friends here who
Will deeply sympathize with them IN
their sudden and heavy afliction.
The State Of this morning gives the
following account of how the accident
happened:
Conductor LaMotte was taking a
number Of cars. down to one OF the
phosphate mills. He was standing on
the top OF the second car when sudden
II he lost his balance in some way and
pitched bet2een the cars. All nine
ears following passed over his body be-
fore the train could be stopped. Those
who reached his body first found him
dead. The body was practically cut
in twain across the waist. There was
confusion on the side of the head
but no other signs Of wounds.
The yicsim was Columbian, the
eldest SON cf Col. T. omas j. LaMotte,
and leaves widow and several chill
dren, who were not in the city at the
time. He was about As years Of age.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
Announcement.

To better serve the demands of a
large and increasing trade in Sumter
and the surrounding territory, we1lave
established an Office and works at the
old stand of Mr.. G. E. Richardson, 80
long and favorably known in the mon
ument business, and under his man
agement. With our principal Office and
plant situated near the auarries, we
personally select the best, procure the
largest discounts and lowest car load
freight rates on the large quantities
of marble and granite consumed at our
yards. We are enabled to sell the high
est grades Of monuments and head
stones from fifteen to twenty per cent
lower than the prices you have been
paying, and for the next thirty days
will allow a special discount from our
regular prices. If you are interested
call at our yard: if you cannot call,
write and we will see you.
Thanking our customers for the lib
eral patronage we have enjoyed in the
past. And to our new customers pro-
mise the same careful and satisfac-
tory attention to all orders for monu-
ments, headstones, &c.
Yours very truly.
Artope & White Co.
Principal Office. Electric Power
Plant. Macon, Ga.
Works at Sumter, S. c., and Rocky
Mount, \. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
Funeral Of !. C. White.

The funeral services of Capt. James
G. White were held yesterday after
noon from his late home in Concord.
At least three hundred were gathered
to pay their last tribute Of affection to
one who was looked upon as the vener-
able father of the Concord neighbor-
hood. A neighbor remarked that he
did not think there was single family
in that section unrepresented. In ad-
dition quite number went out from
our city. The solemn services of the
Methodist Church, of which the de-
ceased was member, were conducted
by Rev. Messrs. James Mcdowell, j.
G. Bailey and Gleaton. Those whose
sad privilege it was to bear the mortal
remains Of their friend and neighbor
to their last resting place were
Messrs. j. J. Davis, Samuel Davis,
Samuel Newman, Henry Scurry, W.
P. Smith and Lucius Durant Rev.
Mr.. j. G. Bailey, former pastor, in
few touching remarks paid tender
tribute. The words he spoke came to
the tongue direct from the heart, all
tremulous with emotion. He most
feelingly said the deceased loved his
church-alluded to how often he had
extended the helping hand to those
around him and eloquently added,
the voice of J. G. White, the dead,
will speak for many years in this sec
ton. His resting place is only short
distance from his old homo on earth.
As the writer observed the sincere
grief depicted in the faces of those
witnessing this burial Of one so deeply
beloved, he felt that no marble memo
rial shaft, however elaborate, which
may be reared over his grave, could
mo-ebeautifully mark withconsecration
the sacred spot than that living, throb-
bing circle Of hearts then gathered
aruond his ashes.
There is a simplicity in country
funeral which seems to give more op-
portunity for the expression of SYM
pathy and affection. A touch of ten
der feeling is shown as the spade
guided by loving hand, dulls, with
generous solicitude, that awful thud
which betokens the last yanishment of
that held so dear. And then, too,
when the minister pronounced the
benediction the mourners did not
abruptly leave, but fingered and Offer
ed to those bereft kindly, manly
word of sympathy.
AS the declining sun cast its depart
ing rays over those adjoining fields of
living green our departed friend loved
SO we'll and shed over that newly made
flower draped grave reflex of glory
from that great golden horizon be-
meath which it was setting, SO from the
memory of j. g. Whites good deeds,
there will ever Iinger in Concord a
halo of bright remembrance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
FINE CORN.

Mr. j. R. Wells, of Brogdon, left
at this Office yesterday stalk of corn
from his farm, that was raised from
seed obtained at the Charleston Elk
position, and of which he has s acres.
The stalk has seven ears, four Of
which are of good average size, and
the Others somewhat smaller, but not
nubbins. FIe says the corn grew on
ordinary upland, and was not manured,
but he has had good seasons on it.
He says he planted the rows 5 feet
apart and 31a feet between stalks, one
stalk to the hill. The field will aver
age 4 ears to the stalk, and those who
have seen it think it will make from %
to 40 bushels to the acre. The sample
stalk can be seen at this Office.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
Fine Crops on the State Farm.

Mayor Stuckey paid visit Mon
day to the State farm in company with
Mr. A. z. Sanders and brought back
two mammoth ears of corn, left at this
ofice-a sight to behold. He reports
that the Reid farm being run by Mr..
Morris of Marlborough county and
the DeSuassure farm by Mr. Gardner
of Kershaw, adjoining each other, have
handsome crops. The 1920 acres OF
corn with just road between tile two
farms, on the swamp land, is "a grand
sight for this country. With an esti-
mated crop of Is, 600 to 20, 600 bushels.
The dam at present appears to be In
good condition. The broad fields OF
cotton and Of pea vine hay are also
very promising.
& He says the mule colts and blood
hounds are especially fine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
A SUDDEN DEATH.
Negro Woman Dies Almost Without
Warning.

Sarah Williams, negro woman who
was cooking for Mr. ". NJ. DeLorme
for a few days as substitute for his
regular cook, died at Mr.. DeLorme's
residence Sunday of hemorrhage,
resulting from congestion Of the lungs,
after only a few minutes illness. She
cooked dinner and served it and short
/ ~ afterwards complained OF feeling i'll
and asked for dose of medicine. The
medicine was given her, but it gave
no relief.
AS it was apparent that she was very
sick a physician was summoned but
before he arrived she had severe hem
orrhage and died almost Immediately.
DR.. Hughson, who was called in, said
that her death was the result of con-
gestion Of the lungs, and no inquest
was held.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
DEATH.
a-s1- Z

The infant child of DR.. and Mrs. D.
C. Stevenson died at 5ao'cloek Satur-
day afternoon, aged one week. The
funeral was held on Sunday morning
al the residence Of Mr. ". Robert
Delgar, where DR.. and Mrs Steven
son are living. Rev. ". a. Falrey
conducting the services.
Mr.. James G. White. of the Zoar
ne;ghborhood, died last Monday after.
noon safter protracted illness, aged
about 65 years. The funeral was held at
his late residence, fve miles from this
city, at a O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
The Sumter Graded School Military
Company.

Atthe beginning Of the school ses-
sion Of last year Supt. Edmunds was
requested by the boys to organize a
military company. He consented.
Through the efforts Of Col. j. D. Frost
he was enabled to obtain thirty cadet
rifles and the boys under the captaincy
Of ". S. Manning, one OF the graded
school students began at once to drill.
About two months before the close OF
the session eighteen students were
selected by competitive drill to contest
for a medal at commencement. 1t will
be remembered that this medal was
won by Mr.. Ed. McCutchen. Major
Bradham and Captain Doar acted as
judges on the occasion of the prize
drill and as it is matter OF general
interest their report to Mr.. Edmunds
is given below:
By request of Supt. Edmunds, we
acted as judges of the competitive
drilI-in the manual of arms-of a
SQUAD of eighteen students from the
Sumter Graded School. We found
them we'll trained in every particular.
Their cadence, alertness and precision,
in every movement, was splendid.
Their steadiness and attentiVeness al
most perfect, and in judging We had
to resort to the minute and difficult
details for errors-no fragrant
errors could be detected ano in every
detail they we're well grounded. We
consider their condition that of unus--
ual proficiency. Supt. Edmunds and
the students deserve the highest
praise for this splendid exhibition OF
skill and efficiency. They were very
tastily uniformed. Respectfully,
D. A. Bradham, Comdt. s. NJ: A
T. Screyen Doar, Capt. S. L. l.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
eapt.Heyward and the Haskell Convention

Mr.. Editor: As the report has been
sprung that Clinch Heyward led his
delegation in the convention which
nominated Judge Haskell, / Will state
that I have list Of the delegases to
that body, and not only was Capt,
Howard not a member, but his coun-
ty-C Colleton-had no delegates TO the
convention. I thought would send
you this statement, as it shows how
unfounded the report is. Heyward
himself has denied voting for Judge
Haskell. Mcdonald Furman.
Priyateer, Aug. II, 1902.