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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11
"The Longer | Live
The More | Get"

This is unusual. The earning
capacity of man generally begins
to decrease with years. But the
above quotation was written OF a
policy of life insurance in The
Mutual Life Insurance Company oil
New York. 1t is the striking
sentence in a letter of satisfaction
written by Mr.. Ebe Walter, con-
corning a dividend received on a
Fiftecn-Ycar Distribution policy.
The entire letter which appeared IN
the Wilmington (Del.) Nc7rs, No
vcmbcr 81, 1902, is interesting and
the policy of insurance referred to
is still more so
In writing for terms on a policy OF this KIND,
state what you would like 20 receive IN cash al
the end 4 limited payment pcriod' amount
Won would Ike Your beneficiary To receive III
event of your death. and give your age
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
Company or NEW YORK
RIcnASD A. MccURpy. President.
Frank W. Adams. Manager for Virginia
Richmond. Va: Rowlett 4 Goodrich
Agents, fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11
Seed Potatoes,

The finest In town az the right price.
Don't fail TO call on us before buying On
ion Sets, Beans and Peas. Pl0w Castings,
Plow Lines, Seine Irvine and Rope.
Leather, Shoe Nails and Thread. Lime,
White wash Brushes Gasoline and ker-
osene. Rust Ravens Climax Condition
Powder, the only cure for hog and fow.l
cholera. Canned GOOds-Asparagus, very
fine, 25c per large can; Tomatoes, Corn,
Peas, Lima Beams, Snap Beans, and lots
Of other good things too numerous to
mention. Apple Butter, Peach Buter
and Preserves, Fine Teas and COfiees
Onr Cakes and Crack ers arrive fresh every
week. Nice White Rice, cracked grain
&c per pound when in need Of goods in
our line give NJ Il call Satisfaction guar
antecd Respectfully,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

Mr.. Cleveland continues to fish.
Other Democrats are doing the same
thing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

As as example OF how law dosen't
work. the Pennsylvania libel meas
ure is a splendid illustration.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

Sabot Hall, 1000 acres; Bendora,
1850 acre., and Dover, 1000 acres,
three OF the most historic plantations in
Virginia. have been sold at an average
price OF $4,000 each. p Watt Hardin,
of Kentucky, bought the first; ". II,
Bond, OF Wise county, the second, and
Senator r. =. Bruce, Of Wise, the third.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11
Full Up and Crowded
Our Spring Stock
has arrived; every inch of space in our
large store Is crowded, ard prices
SO low that selling Is bound to
exceed all our former efforts
We Make Some Sensa-
tional Offerings in
Clothing.

Mems Suits In the newest material
and styles at 81 90 to Sra.oo
Boys Double-Breasted or Norfolk
Suits, strongly made TO Withstand the
hard wear that the average boy viii
give a suit, at prices from % cents
to $3.50
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11
A Snap.
We have a few assOrtments OF China
Dinner and Tea Sets.

Don't hesitate on this offer, as il is
a special lot which we have secured
and when same is exhausted cannot
be duplicated The goods are all frsts,
on the BENEFITS Vesta shape.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
FIGHT TO A FINISH.
Union Officials Say That MiIIers Can
not Arhitrate Now

NOT ArbUrate NOW.
Minneapolis, Oct 6.-"No sir, there
will be no arbitration as far as we are
concerned" declared President Curran
of the Flour Leaders union last night.
I'VE gave them three chances to meet
us on an arbitration basis, and we are
now going TO fight the thing out to a
finish. The strikers are just as strong
as they were when the strike was in
stituted. The other unions are send
ing in funds, and the men will be paid,
commencing Tuesday"
President Finley of the internation-
al union modified this statement some.
what when seen about it last night.
eve do not expect arbitration at
this time" he said. 'The owners have
refused to arbitrate, and | do not
think they can do SO at this late date.
In fact, think they will give in before
they will arbitrate"
Absolute quiet reigned in the mills
district last night and yesterday.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
Seeking Russian Treasure.

A Russian merchant named Zimmia-
koff is causing the bed of the Volga in
Russia to be examined near Katow in
an endeavor to find treasure which is
said to be valued at upward of $751;
100000 TIE fantastic story is circu-
lated that this treasure was once
cast into the river by the famous bri-
gand Stenkay RaZypin. The story goes
that, pursued by Cossacks, The brigand
threw away this immense hoard of
gold and jewels, accumulated during n
life of crime. The spot was only
known to five leaders of the band. The
last, who has just died, revealed, 1t is
said, the secret to the merchant.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
fItvtN PERSONS ARE DROWNED
SEVEN OTHERS RESCUED AFTER
FLOATING ON WRECKAGE
ALL NIGHT.
NO lime TO PREPARE FOR IT
ACCIDENT HAPPENED so QUICK.
LY THAT NOTHING COULD
BE DONE.

Marinette, Wis, Oct. 6. - During a
sqUall Saturday night on Lake Michi-
gan, the steamer j. H. Hackley cap
sized and twelve persons were
drowned. The Goodrich line steamer
Sheboygan rescued the other nine
persons on board the Hackley after
they had ioated about on pieces OF
wreckage all night. Report of the dis
aster reached Marinette yesterday
The Hackley was struck by the
squall when seven miles off Green ISL
and The upper work was blown
away before the men could reach a
haven. The boat then turned over and
went down in deep water
AS the Hackley went to the bottom
those who would and could
Seized on Floating Pieces
of wreckage. while the women and
three or four of the men, failing to
find any object to which to cling,
sank in the raging sea, so far as is
known. The waves were rolling high
and several OF those who at first saved
themselves from immediate death
lost strength and sank. 1t was several
hours after the Hackley sank before
the Sheboygan hove within hailing dis
lance. The shouts of the floating men
attracted the attention of the sailors
on the Sheboygan and every as
Isistance was lent. The officers of the
Sheboygan feel sure that they took
aboard every person afoat. Some Of
the persons who were rescued say it is
possible that one or more of the
Eleven Persons Missing
may have escaped death. This view is
not given much credence by the sail
ors of the Sheboygan. The Shebeygan
made into Fish Creek when hope of
rescuing other persons seemed i'm
probable. The rescued persons were
so exhausted from their struggle
against drowning that they were I'M
able for some time to tell anything
about the wreck. The persons saved
by the Sheboygan say that with the
|crashing away of the upper work all
persons aboard the Hackley ran on
deck Hasty preparations for plunge
into the water were begun but before
any plans could be carried out the
boat listed, turned over and went
down like rock. Search is still max
ing for any person who may have es-
capped death and for the bodies of
those who were drowned.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07

There is Catarrh in this section OF the country
than all other diseases put together, and until the
last lew years was supposed TO be incurable For a
great many years doctors rronounced 1t local dis
aud prescribed local remedies, and by constantly
failing 10 with local treatment, pronounced t
incurabe. Science has proven catarrh to be con-
stitulonal disease aud therefore requires constitu.
by +. j. Cheney Co., Toledo, Ohio is the only con.
stitutiona the market 1t Is taken internally
In doses from 10 drops TO teaepoonfu 10 acts d.
rectly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system They offer hundred dollars for any case
It fails 20 Send for circulars and testimonials
Address +. J. CHENEY d CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
MEN IN MILLS NUMBER $50.
This Is About One-Third of the Reau-
lar Force.


lar Force.
Minneapolis, Oct 4.-The stationary
engineers employed in two of the
flour mills affected by the strike went
out at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The chief engineers at these mills re-
NAMED and the owners say that the
walkout will not affect the status OF
the strike in the least. The official
figures of the -four shipments from the
railroads continue to show an Increase
but the strikers declare that the mills
have now reached their limit In con-
nection with the shipments it is being
claimed that some of the -four is being
sent to the mills at Buffalo to be re-
bolted. but no confirmation of this re-
port can be obtained. The strikers
say also that the -four, which is not up
to grade. is not being sent to the reg
ular trade The mill owners, however.
still maintain that while they are rum
ming short, that the -four is standard
grade. They say that the strike has
had no effect at all on the quality. Ac-
cording to the caterer who is serving
the men working in the mills there are
about $50 mill men at work. There
are between 1,7G0 and 1900 out on the
strike. Thus it will be seen that the
mills are running with about one-third
the usual force.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
Railway in Scotland.

The new line from Spean bridge to
Fort Augustus, Scotland, which runs
through the great glen alongside the
Caledonian canal, was opened recent
". The railway continues the work
which the West Highland company
commenced few years ago in opening
up some OF the grandest scenery in
Scotland to the public. A sleeping car
for Spean bridge, the junction with the
new line is attached to the East Coast
express, leaving Kings Cross, London,
in the evening, passengers being due
to reach Fort Augustus the following
morning.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
More Threats Against the
FOUR ARE DROWNED.
No Living Witnesses to Tell of the
Trauedy.


Tragedy.
Brainerd, Mimi, Oct. 4.-The appall.
ing news was received here last even
ing of the drowning of four women,
mother and three daughters at what
Is known as the "Narrows" on Long
lake, about eight miles north of here.
Their names are Mrs. Vet Borders,
Mrs. Alice Hurd, daughter, also two
small daughters of Mrs. Borders. 1t
seems Mrs, Eorders and her three
daughters came to the city Thursday
and started to drive home in the even
ing, reaching the "Narrows" at z
o'clock, then quite dark. Arriving at
the home of A. G. Emmons, this side
of the "Narrows,' the women were adj
vised not to try to ford the stream.
but they insisted and drove on. About
IL o'clock, people at the Borders home,
located just the other side of the
"Narrows," became alarmed at the
late homecoming of the folks, and
started to cross over. and after search
ing for time, the team of horses was
found in the lake, drowned, and then
the fact of the awful fate which had
befallen the woman ana three daugh-
tiers dawned on the searching party.
The remains of the four people have
not yet been recovered.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
INDIANS ARE DRUNK.
Annual Payment at Black River Falls
Suspended.

Annual Payment at Black River Falls
Suspended.
Black River Falls. Wis, Oct. 4. -
Disbursing Agent Jacobson was
obliged to suspend payment to the In
dams here yesterday noon owing to
the state of intoxication existing
among the Winnebagoes. The mayor
being absent, he appealed to the pres
ident Of the city council to suppress
the sale of liquor, but he refused to
act. Two years ago w. T. Murray of
this city reported the drunkenness TO
the Indian commissioner at Washing
ton, and he said he would have pay
ment removed from here unless the
sale OF liquor to the Indians was
stopped. Last year was some better,
but it is in the worst state now that
ever existed at payment. and may re-
suit in the city losing the distribution
Of about $4,000 annually in the future.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
MEDICAL ADVICE TREE.
Properly Equipped.

"Of course" she said, when the time
came to leave the seashore and she
was haunted by the fear that he might
claim her acquaintance nthe city; "of
course this was only sham engage
ment Shall | return your ring?'
"Quite unnecessary" he replied gal
lantly. 81 keep sham rings for sham
engagements"
And, as she had worn it for three
whole weeks and had exhibited II
proudly under the impression that 1t
was genuine diamond, his revenge
was complete.-Chicago Evening Post.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
Many New Brands.

Pierre, S. D., Oct. 6. The state
brand commission at it's late meeting
passed upon 155 new brands. bringing
the total number SO far authorized in
the state to 41.916. BY the end of the
next session of the commission the
number will have passed the 10000
mark. AS the number of brands in
crease the work becomes more ardG,
Gus at every meeting, and some OF
them require great deal of study to
be certain that they do not in any
way conflict with old brands.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
&news Of the ncrtbypcSt&
FIND DYNAMITE ON TRACK.
Every Foot Of the N. p. Track In Mon
tana is PatrolIed.

Every Foot Of the NJ. p. Track In MON
tana is PatroIlsd.
Helena, Mont, Oct. 4. - The viz.
lance of the men employed by tho
Northern PACING railroad TO patrol its
right OF way in Montana has had the
effect of stopping, at least for a time.
the work of those who are trying TO
blackmail the company. Special men
are patrolling the track, all section
men are on the watch, and night and
day every foot of the line is guarded.
A few days ago a section man who was
going over the line ahead of Marys-
vile train found on the track near a
bridge a stick of dynamite with q
small fuse attached. A day or two be-
fore there was found on the Butte &
Logan cutoff can containing what
was supposed to be nitroglycerin.
Early in the week the largest find OF
all was made. A section man found at
one end of Mullen tunnel large guam
tity of dynamite, caps and fuse. Sun
day night is the date set by the dyna-
miters for the payment by the rail-
road company of the $4,000 demand
ed for immunity. AS the railroad COM
pany has refused to pay, 1t is supposed
that, II the blackmailers have not been
scared, they will, on that night, try
to use some explosives. If they do 1t
will not be many minutes after the ex-
plosion before their trail will be taken
up by men and bloodhounds. The men
are ready, a locomotive and car are
kept in the Helena yards to respond to
any CALL
More Threats Against the NJ. p.
Livingston, Mont, Oct. 3.-Northern
Pacific officials are said to have re-
ceived another anonymous letter max
ing threats against the company's
property This time the dynamiter
proposes to blow up the new station at
Livingston.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
STRUCK BY STREET CAR.
Bicycle Rider Is Instantly Killed In ST.
Paul

st. Paul, Oct. 3.-Harry Jacobs was
struck by street car at University
avenue and Marion street and killed
instantly. His skull was fractured In
several places. Deputy Coroner Whit
comb examined the remains and had
them removed to the morgue. The
boy usually collects accounts for his
father after school hours, and was
making the rounds on his wheel. AS
a street car passed him on University
avenue he caught hold of the car and
began to trail in rear of it. He at
tempted to turn out and cross the
tracks at Marion street, and as he did
SO a carfrom Minneapolis approached
from the opposite direction. Neither
Motorman Charles Anderson nor
young Jacobs could avoid a collision.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
Probably a Case of Murder.

Crookstop, Mimi, Oct. 3. - The au-
thorities are of the opinion that the
body of the child which was found
floating in the river here Wednesday
was murdered. The child was a girl
about two and one-half months old.
The police are at work on strong
clew. This is the second child found
here within three months. Several
have been found in the past few years
and the case may connect them and
develop some startling facts.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
act.

Laura" said Mr.. Ferguson, "this is
Mr.. Kiippiuger OF Harkinsviiie, the
town where | used to live. He's the
editor of the Echo. | was telling him
we had the files of his paper for the
last ten years. I'll show them to you,
Mr.. Klippinger. They're"
why, George" interrupted Mrs.
Ferguson, with mechanical sort o.
smile, 81 ought to have told you, but
but they're under the dining room car
et."-Chicago Tribune.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
SOCIETY MANS FALL.
Broker kresIey Pleads Guilty of Forg.
ina Stock

Spokane, Oct. 3.-Mining Broker j.
j. Kresley, formerly secretary of the
Lucille Mining company, yesterday
pleaded guilty to the charge of obtain
ing money on forged stock of that
company. He was sentenced to five
years in the penitentiary, the limit al
lowed by law. The exposure of ex.
tensive stock forgeries of Kresley,
formerly a prominent broker an So
ciety man, and his flight to Montana
and capture, created great excitement
during the early summer.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
PATENTS.
List of Patents Issued Last Week to
Northwestern Inventors

Edgar Bisbee, Minneapolis, Mimi.
oil cake forming apparatus; Thomas
Forstner, New Ulm, Mimi, snap hook;
James Gresson, Minneapolis, Mimi,
wagon stake standard Louis Mayer,
Mankato, Mimi, friction clutch; Will
lam McComb, Window, Mimi, folding
umbrella; Michael Mcdonald, Benson,
Mimi, harrow; Charles Mumm, Min
neapolis, Mimi. book file.
Lothrop & Johnson patent lawyers, 9il
and 912 Pioneer Press Bldg. st. Paul
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
Miners Injuries Mere Fatal.

Butte, Mont, Oct 3.--W. T. Tonkin,
a well known mining man of this city,
died as the result of injuries received
on Saturday in the Silver Lick mine,
north of Walkerville. He was struck
on the head by a fall of rock in an
open cut. He was fifty-four years old
and had lived in Montana twenty
years.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
Grass on London BRIDGE.

London bridge is the last place in
the world where one would expect TO
find grass, but it is there, neverthe-
less. The slight space between the
curg and whore the reconstruction
work is going on is filed with soil,
which has produced crop of grass,
though, it must be admitted, of scanty
proportions. The traffic of hay over
the bridge is one of the sources of seed
supply.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
VIII Denounce smoot.

Sioux City, Iowa, Oct. 8. - 1t is an
nounced that the Iowa State conven-
ton of the w. G. T. U. in Sioux City
the second week of this month will
follow the lead of the national union
and denounce Senator Reed Smoot of
Utah. Petitions will be started urging
congress to fully investigate the
charges of polygamy against the Nor
mon elder.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
Corn Looking Better.

Winona, Mimi, Oct. g. = A Winona
gentleman who drove out into the
country. from here this week reports
that corn has improved greatly in the
past ten days, and that in spite of pre-
dictions to the contrary made earlier
in the season Winona county will have
a fine crop.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
Inevitable Ciaarette.

81 can give you two seats in the
front row of the parquet," said the
man in the box office.
Lets see," said the man. "the plays
a melodrama with the usual polished
villain, isn't it,"
Eyes"
Better give me something back in
the parquet circle. My wife cant
stand cigarette smoke. Chicago
Press.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
Hunter Shot in the Legs.

Lake City, Mimi, Oct. 3.-While w.
Eickenberg and saloonkeeper were
hunting pheasants near Theilman the
former was accidentally shot in both
legs by the latter, who had aimed at
a flock which had alighted In the road
ahead OF him. He is in serious con-
dition and it is not known what the
outcome will be.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
Ghosts Visit the Star.

Super-No, sir, the ghost hasn't
walked for two weeks
Crittick-I saw the leading man with
wad today; he must have got his
salary.
Super-Oh. yes; he's the star.
Crittick-What you might call a
"fixed" star, eh?-Philadelphia Ledger.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
A Guaranteed Cure for piles.

Itching blind. bleeding or protruding Piles
positively cured or money refunded.
ALIENS DISCOVERY for PILES, anew
discovery that absolutely cures all kinds OF
Piles Prepared Cor Piles only. All Drug
Stores, soc. Sent by mail on receipt OF
price. Address Lock Box $50, lie Roy. NY.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07

The relations of a lady who had died
leaving an inheritance to a favorite
donkey in order to secure its comfort,
recently came into court and asked
for decision as to who was to enjoy
the legacy after the donkey's demise.
"The next of kim" was the judges
verdict.-Punch.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
BURGLARS DISCONNECTED.
Did Not Get a Cent From the Bank
and Drove Into a Sewer

Ormsby, Mimi, Oct. 3.-An attempt
was made to rob the Odin bank. The
outside doors of the safe were blown
off with nitroglycerin. Persons across
the street were awakened by the re-
port and hurried to the scene and the
robbers fed without securing any
money. They stole team and buggy
and drove to this place. A sewer was
being constructed. which they drove
Into, damaging their buggy to such an
extent that they were unable to use it.
They left the rig and are still at large.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
CHARGED With EoraerY.

La Crosse, Wis, Oct. 3.-F. II. Mid
dleton, formerly a travelling salesman
of st. Paul, was arrested here yester-
day by Sheriff ]. j. Grisim of Hastings,
Mimi, and the local police and was
taken to Hastings. He is charged
with forgery.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
Distribute Money to indians.

Black River Falls, Wis, Oct. 8. -
Special Agent Jacobson began the an
nual payment of the Indians here yes
terday. They are each, big and little,
receiving S2010, which is an increase
of 65 cents each over last years pay
ment. 1t is expected that about $14.-
900 will be paid out here.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
IOWANS FLEECED.
Ex-Convict Works Hawkeyes for
Thousands of Dollars.

Muscatine. Iowa, Oct 6. - f. e.
Meyers, claiming to represent a large
Chicago house, also posing as a
preacher and singing evangelist, but
really q much wanted ex-convict, was
arrested in Muscatine month ago, in
dicted week ago, and Saturday SEN
fenced to five years in the peniten-
tiary. The Imperial company was his
Chicago firm, which he claimed was
about to move its plant to Muscatine
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07

the pain was less. He began to gain
and is to-day well boy, his life saved by
Doan's Kidney Pills
RIDDLES Mills, KY received the
free trial of pills. They did me great
good. had bladder trouble, compelling
me to get up often during night. Now
sleep well no pain in neck of bladder;
pain in back is gone, also headache
JNo. l.. HILL.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
Rossows Nav Recover.

Ia Crosse, Wis, Oct. 3.-The ply
sicians in charge of the cases of Mrs.
Rossow and Herman Rossow, who shot
her and himself in the German Luther.
an church here Sunday. state that they
now have hopes that both will recover.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-07
Expensive.

Doctor-You mustn't eat terrapin or
drink wine until"
Patient (interrupting)-Until I've
paid your bill, | suppose.-New York
Herald.