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Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23
Fight of Ocean and River i'm Hangchow Bay

ioodgates and locks leading into the Grand
canal, and in som places these are man
aged by soldiers. It Is said a river was
once conducted into II at a place above the
Yangtse Kiang and that 1t took 300, 900 men
seven months to turn the waters of that
stream. A great part Of the Grand canal is
in bad repair, but south Of the Yangtse 1t is
a mighty trade route, filled with all kinds
Of vessels.
Land of Many Bridges.
The labor upon the canal has been enor-
nous and a vast amount Of work is being
done upon 1t today. At every few miles stone
bridges have been built across It an ny
OF these bridges have wide stone arches
high enough for the boats &c pass through.
From the boat these arches are exceedingly
picturesque. They form a frame for the
long waterway covered with boats of all
kinds. / counted thirty bridges in sight at
one time and this not including the little
stone bridges which cross the side canals
at every few hundred feet.
The banks Of all the canals have foot
paths, worn smooth by the tread of thou
sands Of bare feet. Many OF the boats are
hauled along by trekers, men, women and
children, who are narnessed up like horses
and who pull the boats onward by ropes at
tached to the masts. The women work as
nard as the men, a thrifty boatman having
several wives, each extra wife being an
extra slave to the husband.
All the canals are filled with fish and
there are fishermen everywhere. There
are fish traps built at intervals across the
waterway, through which your boat goes
with a scraping, grating sound. There are
wicker fences. so fixed into the bed Of the
canal that they will bend down when the
boat presses against them. They are meant
to stop the fish from coming down or up
stream and to turn them into the sinuous
pens Of bamboo at the sides, where once
In they cannot get out. Such pens are fire.
quently near great stone bridges.
There are also fishermen using hooks
and lines and fishing parties with nets and
also many men fishing Ngitt
The &C sherman L.es along Ia
a cano' upon the sides Of which sit from
twenty to thirty birds, which look much
like ducks. They are on the rim of the
boat, fastened there by strings tied to
their legs. At a word from their master
they will dive down for fish and bring them
up in their mouths. Each cormorant has
a ring about its neck which prevents It
from swallowing the fish 1t catches. The
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23

fisherman sits in the stern of the boat and
paddles 1t along.
Scenes I'm soOchOw.
One Of the most important cities on the
Grand canal is Soochow. 1t is bigger than
st. Louis and was founded about 500 B. G.
1t is the capital Of Kinagsu province and
is in the heart Of a district as thickly pop
ulated perhaps as any part of China. It
is a very rich city and a great manufac-
turing center. 1t makes silks, linens, cot
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23

tons and all sorts Of things Of iron, ivory
and glass. In the new China it will be one
Of the great cities of the empire and one
Of the chief railroad centers. Railroads
have already been surveyed to connect it
with Shanghai and before many years it
will be known all over the world. 1t is
only five years now since it was opened to
foreign trade This was at the close of
the Chinese-Japanese war. At present
Continued on Seventh Page.)
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23

Copyright. 1902. by Frank g. Carpenter.)
M AIMING. Chekiang, Jan. 23.-(Spe-
cial Correspondence of The Beef
- i have seen the greatest won
tH3&NH der Of China. / might almost say
SAA~ the greatest wonder Of the world.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
Mnrk Twnin.- waterloo.

Mark Twain once said TO a friend
that, as to wit. he had met his Water
loo; that there was one woman whom
NJ could never get ahead of i'm repartee
his. She was a very clever woman
another of the long list of able mothers
of great sons. il was from her. also
that Mark Twain Inherited the inimit-
able drawl which has always charac-
terized his speech. and is not an affect
alton, as many people have supposed.
This drawl so enhances the humor of
Twain's remarks that II cannot but be
regarded as a lucky gift Of nature. Mr..
Clemens was once described in an in
terview as a symphony in gray"-gray
hair, gray eyes and a suit of gray
clothes. This term can no longer be
applied, as Mr.. Clemens hair is now a
great leonine name of white.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
U,ppenings mt the Capital.

The state insurance department has
granted authority 10 do business IN
this state TO the Prudential Insurance
company of New Jersey and 10 the
National Masonic Accident association
of Des Moines. Iowa.
The state department has received a
ratent from the general government
for sol acres of land in the Aberdeen
district to the Agricultural college
grant.
The rainfall at the Pierre station for
the first half of June has been about
go inches, all coming in showers, SO
that none OF II was wasted, and, as a
result, the whole prairie is a bright
green. and everything in the crop line
Is thriving.
The first shipments OF cattle ana
wool from Pierre start about the usual
time this year The first shipment OF
grass cattle was load of cows, which
went to the Chicago market, and on
Monday brought s5.25. The local price
for the wool now being bought, Is
about IL cents.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03

Opie Read. the Southern novelist who
lives in Chicago. has acceptei the NOM
ination for alderman from a Republican
convention i'm a Republican ward. Tn
til the late presidential campaign, Mr..
Read has always affiliated with the
Democracy. During the campaign of
1900, however, he made speeches in the
West in behalf of the sound money
ticket. When his bill Of expenses went
10 Mr.. Hanna. the chairman noticed
that Mr.. Reads expenses at Denver
were much larger than at any other
place. Mr.. Hanna called Mr.. Reads
attention 10 this. Il reckon as much,
Mr.. Read replied, but did you ever
play poker in that pesky town?' Mr..
Hanna made no answer. but put an o.
K. on the account-Leslies Weekly.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
Taking a Man unawares.

Bland, Mo-, June 30th.-F. y. Crider
describes very graphically how he was
overtaken by an enemy and his mar
row escape. He says:
"For years l have been troubled with
Kidney Disease. which came on me so
gradually that / did not know what it
was until the pains in my back warned
me that II was Kidney Trouble.
81 began treatment at once and used
ere medicine after another but with
out help. till at last | was just about to
give up In despair.
Just then / heard Of Dodd's Kidney
Pills, and bought a few boxes and be-
gan TO take them They helped me
from the first, and now / am complete
~ cured. Dodd's Kidney Pills is the
only medicine that ever did me any
good. They are worth their weight In
gold"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
MRS ALEX.J0HNS0N

DIR. Hartman relies principally upon
Peruna in these cases. Peruna cures
catarrh wherever located.
Mrs Alex. johnson, $50 University
avenue, Kingston, Ontario, Can. writes:
al have been sufferer for years
with bearing down pains and back
ache, and got no relief from Doctors
prescriptions. I commenced taking
Peruna and after taking the first b0f-
tie I felt much better and within q
month I was well woman, ana
heartily recommend IL TO any woman
who Is In as poor health as was. y
MRS. A. JOHNSON
Miss Mabel Meyers, Argentine, Kan
SEES, collector for the Kansas Temper
ance Union, writes: "Peruna has proved
a friend to me for IL cured me when 1
was sick and the least / can do in return
is to acknowledged value to the public
Since was II years old / have suffered
with headache, backache and pains in
the shoulder blades. / caught cold
easily and my lungs were weak. Catarrh
of the lungs waswhat the doctors called
my trouble took their medicine for
eighteen months without any benefit
and hearing about Peruna / decided to
try it. l used nine bottles and was re-
stored to health. This was two years
ago, and am now in perfect health"
III you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once TO DIR. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be glad to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitariunl, Columbus, O.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
rnrlfyine the Town.

The Deadwood police force has been
busy several days, Kidding the town OF
tramps, Migrants. and undesirable
characters generally. Since the COM
pletion of the Elkhorn extension to
Lead several hundred camp followers
have been in the community. and the
Deadwood authorities have given them
the alternative of leaving town or go
ing to work on public improvements.
with the result that most of them have
disappeared.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
BELAsco CoMPLIMENTED.
Mr.. Herbert Kelley said He would
Recognize His Style Anywhere

MIR. Herbert Kelley said He would
Recognize His style Anywhere,
David BelascO is not fond of this
story:
When Belasco and the late II. G. De
Mile wrote THE Charity Ball" there
was speech in II that did not please
Herbert Kelley, leading man of the
company. The words Kelley objected
10 were quoted from one of David 5
Psalms.
Ignorant Of its origin, Kelley said to
Mr.. De Mile:
II don't like that line. It's bombas-
tic and old-fashioned."
The line is not mine. but Davids'
referring. of course, to the Psalmist
"I thought SOL" said Kelley, trium-
phanty. I'D recognize Dave Belasco's
style anywherel"--New York World.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
John Hay as LincoIn's secretary.

In a personal sketch of John Hay.
our present gifted and brilliant secre-
tary of state, included in his recent
book, MEN and Memories" John Rus
sell Young thus writes of him when
Hay first appeared at Washington as
Lincolns secretary:
"a comedy young man. with peach
bloom face, old-fashioned speech,
smooth. low-toned, quick in compre-
hension, sententious. reserved, a touch
of sadness in his temperament, this
world being a serious business, each
days work requiring the doing of 1t.
He was given TO verses. had the per-
sonal attractiveness as well as the
youth of Byron, and was what Byron
might have been. grounded in good
principles and with the wholesome dis
cipline OF home. "-Leslie's Weekly.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
HORSES SHOT.
BY order Of the state Veterinarian.

BY Order Of the state Veterinarian.
State Veterinarian Surgeon Foster
lately visited Harrison. little country
town sixteen miles northwest of Ar
mour. where he ordered seven horses,
afflicted with CHAMBERS. shot and bur
led. At the same time he quarantined
several horses belonging to farmers In
the same neighborhood.
He was there about three months
ago. and ordered shot three horses be-
longing TO Klaas Butte. and this time
shot three more belonging to the same
man. He then went after the amman
that IS spreading the disease amone
the horses around Harrison, and found
Il belonging TO Henry Menning. TINS
horse he found had a chronic case OF
CHAMBERS, and would havr lived on IN
definitely spreading the disease, had ne
not been searched out, and he directed
that II be shot.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
Chased the Contract.

The Scotland school board has just
closed a contract with ]. w Ditwiller
of Des Moines. Iowa. for building
school house. The building when COM
pleted viii have three stories and
basement, but the contract does not
provide for finishing Off the rooms on
the third floor or for putting in the
heating plant. There will be ten school
rooms on the first and second floors.
The price to be paid the contractor Is
ST., 557. and the work is TO be complet-
ed by Nov. IS, 1902.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
MISS LIZZIE SNEATHING
Or. Hartman, the Famous GynaecolO-
giSt and Inventor Of Pe-ru-na Of
fers to Treat Women Free During
the Summer Months.

America is the land of nervous
women. The great majority of nervous
women are so because they are suffer-
ing from some form of female disease.
By far the greatest number of female
troubles are caused by catarrh.
Women afflicted with pelvic catarrh
despair of recovery. Female trouble is
so common. so prevalent, that they ac-
cept it as almost inevitable. The great
est obstacle in the way of recovery is
that they do not understand that it is
catarrh which is the source of their
illness In female complaint, ninety
nine cases out of one hundred are moth
ing but catarrh. Peruna cures catarrh
wherever located.
The following letter was recently re-
ceived:
1s6 W. 3sth ST., New York City.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o.
What bread and meat
means to the hungry Peruna means to
the sick. 1t is an especially valuable
medicine for sick women. / have found
that no medicine so quickly restores
health and places the body in normal
condition. / but voice the sentiments
of women who were once sick, but are
now in perfect health"
MISS LIZZIE SNEATHING.
All women who are in doubt as to
what their trouble is should write DIR.
Hartman, Columbus, Ohio. Give him a
full description of your trouble, previ-
GUS treatment, symptoms and age. He
will promptly reply, with full directions
for treatment free of charge This is an
opportunity which no ailing woman
should miss DIR. Hartman has become
renowned through his success in treat
ing women 5 diseases. His experience
in these matters is vast. Correspondence
is strictly confidential. No testimonials
published without written consent.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
To Incren.e Indian school.

8. b. Davis, superintendent of the
government Indian school at Rapid
City. has been called TO Washington to
consult with the officials of the depart
ment, relative TO the improvements
contemplated at the school. An appro-
rriation is available for several new
buildings at the school, calculated TO
increase the facilities so that 300 stu
dents can be accommodated. instead OF
49, as at present.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
MARSHAL KILLED.
A Mob Makes Very short Work of
His Murderer.


City Marshal Swearingen OF Jeffer-
son was shot and killed by S. w. Ship
man, whom he sought to arrest. The
latter was killed by a mob.
The trouble originated when two
boys, on their way to a circus, passed
some remark about Shipman, which
caused the latter to throw stones at
them. Warrants We're sworn out
against Shipman. and the city mar
shall visited Shipman's house to serve
them. In response TO his knock Ship
man fired twice. killing Swearingen in
stantly. The news OF the shooting
spread. and soon an excited mob sur
rounded Shlpman's house. which was
literally riddled with bullets.
That from the sheriffs revolver is
believed to have killed Shipman. After
the latter's death the mob dispersed
shipman is said to have been half
witted.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
SCHOOL ELECTION.
school Election as Central city
shows No Change.

The annual election of school officers
for the Central City school district re-
suited in the choice of Joseph Savage,
Charles X. Weldon and ]. +. Barry.
all of whom were elected to succeed
themselves. The board organized by
electing Mr.. Savage chairman, MI.
Weldon treasurer and Mr. Barry clerk.
The following teachers have been Sc
lected for the coming school year, be-
ginning the first week In September;
Principal, w. c. Richards: intermedl-
ate, Miss Lena Odou; primary. Miss
Mary Plunkett. The school building Is
to be enlarged this summer, as the at
tendance has become too large for the
present accommodations.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
Ladies Can wear shoe.

One size smaller after using Aliens
Foot Ease, a powder. 1t makes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot,
sweating, aching feet, ingrowlng nails,
,orns and bunions. All druggists and
shoe stores, CSC. Trial package FREE
by mail. Address Allen s. Olmsted,
IeRoy N Y.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
Entnre Assured.

The teacher placed her hand on the
intellectual forehenri of the smartest
lad in the class and said:
"My boy, you may some day be pres
idenL"
The tough boy with the expanding
chin and oriole sweater felt sighted.
He fdgeted in his seat and finally
blurted:
say. miss, what am ! going to be-"
"Oh, you'll go TO the United States
senate. Chicago News.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
Quiet mt Pawtucket.

Pawtucket, r. l.. June rs. - The
militia, ordered here two weeks ago TO
suppress riots brought about In con-
nection with the street railway en-
ployes' strike. have been relieved from
further duty. and the cars are again In
operation.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
Iirhtninr,. Freak.

Helena. Mont, June %. - Mrs. t.
veilette had miraculous escape from
death during the electrical storm near
Fort Benton last night, lightning bolt
tearing the clothing from her BODY
and boring hole in the ground at her
feet. When discovered she was
thought to be dead, but after vigorous
treatment was resusciated and VIII
suffer no serious results from her ex-
perieuce.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
TO SHOW GOLD.
Half n Million of Gold to he Exhib-
tied ut Lead.

tied ut Lead.
A half-million dollars In gold bullion
on public exhibition will be one OF the
chief attractions at the carnival OF
gold to be held in Lead the first week
in July. The Homestake Mining COM
pany has been prevailed upon to hold
several of its cIean-ups for the carni-
val, and the accumulated bars will be
displayed to the public under a strong
guard There will be fifteen bars. each
valued at from $4,000 10 $4,000. II
will be an attraction that only few
people. even in the Black Hills, have
ever seen.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
PATENTS.
List Of Patents Issued Last Week I

List OF Patents Issued Last Week to
Norti,UcStcrn Inventors.
Peter a. Aurness, Minneapolis, MIMI
bicycle min or: Edward Hand. Orient,
s. D., wire stretoher; BENJAMIN. KEN
bo.7 J qln"k Mimi, grain spout;
Carl Otis, Lindstrom. Mimi, concrete
mixing machine; Joseph Price, New
Rockford. y. ID. shoe protector; Roeif
weiland. Canistota, S. D., floor jack.
Iothrup 4 Jonnscn n, patent attorneys. Oh d
Vl2 Pioneer Prers Bldg, 81. Paul. MINI.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
w.ifs Found In st. Patrick's.

In St Patrick's cathedral there Is said
TO be found by the pew-cleaners an aV-
erage of fifteen babiesevery twelve
month These babies have been left by
Catholic parents. who know that they
will be raised. II they live, in Catholic
homes. -Ainsiee's Magazine.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
To Cure n Cola i'm One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money il it fails to cure. BIC.
waiting for an Order.

Col. Abraham Gruber entered a res
taurant recently, and, after waiting
half an hour to be served, called the
waiter. and inquired how long he had
been there.
1.-TWO weeks was the reply.
ooh, then you're not our waiter" re-
piled Col. Gruber. I'VE gave our or
der at least three weeks o."-New
York Times.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
Hoosier Heroes.

Some of those self-made men," re-
marked links, deserve much praise"
Eyes, indeed" replied jerks. some
of them act truly Christian parts In
being willing to take all the blame
themselves. Indianapolis Sun.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
rhe FieId of nnngcr.

Greene-Some folks imagine that golf
Is a dangerous game. Do you think
there is any danger in it?
Gage-I had two friends who got en-
gagged on the golf links last season
Boston Transcript.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
His No Longer.

"I suppose oyu own the house you live
In"
'T used to-"
"Sold 1t. eh?''
EMO; got married. '-Exchange
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
THoEN NOT GUILTY.
Jury In Murder Case FriGhtens De-
PENDANT into CoIlnpse.

Grand Forks. N. D.. June 2s. - The
fury in the Thoen murder case retired
at s:15 last evening and after repeated
balloting returned this morning at 1890
with a verdict OF not guilty. Thoen
was overcome when the Jury came In.
but ne revived shortly after and SEN
national scene followed.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, TIC.

No captain Of industry ever watered
stock without intending to soak some
body.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03

lido not believe Pisos Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and coids.--JoHS
aoyrR. Trinity Springs, Ind. Feb. IS. 1900
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03

Perpetual motion seems to be sue
cess as a perpetual failure.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
Not ThanlsIesr.

ct accused him of being a pessimist."
isn't he?"
well, he said he'd willingly be thank
full for blessings IL any would come"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03

Probably some people lie to you be-
cause they think too much OF you to
tell the truth.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03

Artiessness is the head of the high
srt class.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
IS Vegetable
the test Of
thousands.
SEES sick wO-
Lynn, Mass.
! Funny.

! Funny.
Potter's par
.ened to be a
Is in the ves-
One OF them,
We, remarked:
enedicte there
hitting to the
Of the Lord.
but there Is
icons; / don't
tly replied the
lgs upon the
New York
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03

The weight of girl in love may de
crease, but her signs increase.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
TO CURE A COLD IN THE HEAD

Use Coles Carbolisalve.
Apply il in each nostril at night and your
head will be clear in the morning. 2Sc and
bCc, ell druggists.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03

|n,watsrtown,S.Y.
I inflammation
ries and womb.
|rs used Lydia
Ptable Com
ng else failed
ave advised my
Use 1t and have
lure to cure.
\ falling Of the
lifting a heavy
I the value Of
a to use il at
was well once
trouble since.
had an oppor.
5 in praise Of
nd, and shall
Commend il. ~
AaA
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
,of HouseHt

on be able to
e the radical
that you had
e is no school
ties that can
labastine the
s, thus max
getting coli
reference TO
pr the pupils,
'ock base ce-
|t harbor dis.
school rooms
70 the health
gent officials
and all saRt
at Alaba slime
al to be used
You look
Are you sor-
urse not. I
he nice girls
horrid OF
for nobody
I wasn't
the disap-
h.
for Children
bther Gray
me in New
Bad Ston-
We and reg
roy Worms.
I all drug
Address
L.
I'll bet you
me a nick
bings, and
either way.
Es GROUP.
5, Wis, says:
hat compares
9 used many
ect to severe
rem like it,it
res. 1t Is .
Every bottle
druggists.
ted on the
doubt con-
gion an .
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03
Mrs. wIn,iow's Soothing Syrup
A Good speIIbindcr's story.

For children teething softens the gums reduces I'm
domination, aIlays palm, wind collie, 25c RbottIe
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03

ES GROUP.
5, Wis, says:
1at compares
% used many
Iect to severe
rem like IL, 10
res. 1t Is =
Every bottle
! druggists.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03

.bings, and
either way.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-03

I'll bet you
me a nick