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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19
People Talked About.

James V. Sparks, a veteran OF the
Black Hawk, Mexican and Civil wars,
died at Marysviile, Mo, aged 100.
The Rev. r. ]. Campbell has an
nounced his acceptance of the pas
torate of the City Temple in London
in succession to the late Dr. Joseph
Parker.
James Stettanor, a prominent club
man and financier of Chicago, died in
Denver Of poisoning resulting from a
scratch inflicted on his neck while
shaving.
Rev. A. M. Collins, aged forty, a
prominent clergyman, mathmetician.
orator and writer Of many pamphlets.
died at Shelbyville, Ind, of Brights
disease.
Hugh HARRISON, formerly secretary
and manager of the Colts Arms COM
pany, died at Hartford, Coma, aged
seyenty-two years. He was a brother
of Gen John p. HARRISON.
Moses Sweetzer, who last year
gave a tract of land in Elizabethport.
n. j., to the New York Typograph-
ical union as a site for a home for
aged and INDECENT printers of the
United States, died at Lynn, Mass,
aged eighty years.
Millionaire Richard p. Stoll dropped
dead at his home at Lexington, Ky, as
he entered his room to retire. He was
fifty-two years of age and had suffered
from apoplexy for several years. MIR.
Stoll was one of the most widely
known whisky manufacturers in the
South.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19
DOLPHIN VOLUNTEERS SHOW
COURAGE IN TERRIFIC
STORM.
WHILE BRITISH SAILORS LOOK ON
VIOLENT SQUALL SWEEPS HA.
VANA HAR5oR AND FIVE
LIVES ARE LOST.

Havana, March II. While Score
tary of the Navy Moody and his party
were making visit on shore yester.
day afternoon squall of tremendous
violence swept over the harbor. II
became as dark as night and the wind
and the downpour were terrific. Com
mander Stoney of the Dolphin. realiz.
ing the peril to the small boats in the
harbor during such squat, called for
volunteer Tescuers. The entire crew
of the Dolphin responded. Boats were
instantly manned and sent on. The
launch returned with four half
drowned Cubans and the captains gig
apparently lifeless, but was later re-
suscitated. The courage and heroic
action on the part of the Americans
are especially commended. as the
British ships did not rise to the emery
ency, although one Of the capsized
boats was much nearer to the Ariadne
than TO the Dolphin.
Five Lives Were Lost.
Secretary Moody to-day will sum
mon the Dolphin's crew and commend
them for their pluck and presence Of
mind. 1t is known that five Cubans
were drowned by the capsizing OF
boats during the squat.
The arrival of the British squadron.
consisting of the warships Ariadne,
Indefatigable, RetributiOn, Tribune,
Fantone and Columbine, from Kings
ton, Jamaica, gave the harbor a naval
aspect. The morning was occupied
with exchanges of salutes and calls.
Secretary Moody and party dIucd
yesterday with Minister Squires. They
will pay visits TO President Palma
and the members of his cabinet to-day.
Tomorrow they will proceed to Bahia
Honda, and on returning to HAVANA
will go to Santiago by rail and re-
turn on the Dolphin. They will look
over the site for the naval station and
general situation at Guantanamo.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19
WRIGHT is TAKEN.
Accused Of Being Concerned In colos-
saI Frauds In London.

Accused or Being concerned III NolOs'
sal Frauds In London.
New York, March III. Whitaker
Wright, the London promoter who is
accused OF being concerned in colos-
sal frauds in connection with the or
ganization of various financial corpor.
ations, was arrested yesterday on the
arrival of the French line steamer La
Larraine from Havre. The arrest was
made by two central Office detectives
at the request of the London police.
Wright was taken to police head
quarters and later to the Tombs po-
lice court. where he was arraigned be-
fore magistrate and turned over TO
the United States authorities. He
was then taken to the Ludlow street
Jail. .
With Wright on the steamship was
a tall, good looking young woman,
who said she was the niece Of the pris-
oner. Her name was on the passenger
list as Miss F. Browne. Wright, when
told that he was under arrest, showed
no evidence of excitement, and said
that he was a
ID Friend of King Edward.
His principal concern was TO avoid
publicity, and he asked that his arrest
be kept from the newspapers. Wright
and his companion were entered on
the original passenger list as Nj. An
dreoni and Mile. Andreoni.
That Wright did not expect to be
arrested is shown by the fact that
soon after the steamship left Havre he
told the purser that a mistake had
been made in making the tickets out
in Andreoni. His name accordingly
was changed and appeared on the ad-
ditional list as Mr.. ]. w. Wright, and
that OF the woman as Miss +. Browne
Wright and the young woman occu-
pied one of the finest deck suits on the
steamship. Wright was sitting at
desk In his cabin when found by the
detectives. When addressed by name
he at once admitted his identity, and
on being told that he was under arrest
at the request of the London police.
said: THAT was a business transac.
ton. l understood that The
Matter Was All Settled
In parliament. This is a surprise to
me. l am willing to go with you. All
want is to get away from here with
as little noise as possible. Don't let
the newspapers know anything about
this" d
Wright, for dozen years or more.
was the best known promoter in Lon
don, not excepting even the great
Hooley. He is charged with swindling
in the London and Globe
Finance Corporation of London out of
sums aggregating. according to vari-
Gus estimates, anywhere from SIS .OO0,-
600 to $3.50, 900.
The financial crash of the comma.
MES fioated by Whitaker Wright came
in December, 1900. There were eleven
OF these, including the parent com.
pany, entitled the London and Globe
Finance corporation, with total can.
italization of $6O,675.OOO. Wright was
the managing director. Few million
aires lived in the same princely style
as Whitaker Wright.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19
SMASHED A FLOAT.

Fourteen Loaded Freight Cars Are
Dumped Into River and Freight Lost.
New York, March 16.-The steamer
New Hampshire, OF the Stonington
line, ran down Long island railroad
float in the East river on which there
were fourteen loaded freight cars,
which were thrown into the river.
Some OF the cars were broken by the
impact and the light freight foated
down the river.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19
CUTS OFF HIS WIFE's EAR.
Man Shoots His 5rotherln-Law and
Then Commits Suicide.

Peoria, ILL.,, March 16. William
Minch Of Washington, Tazewell coun-
ty, yesterday rode to the home of his
brother-in-law, Adam Oetzel, and shot
him in the back, killing him instantly.
Then Minch rode to the home of his
former wife, picked up butcher knife
and cut of her right ear and one Of the
fingers OF her left hand. He then ran
from the house, mounted his horse and
rode to the Santa Fe depot. When
within few yards Of the building he
placed revolver to his head and fred.
dying within few moments. Domes.
tic trouble Is said to have been the
cause.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19
CATTLE DYING BY THOUSANDS.
Carcasses Strew Plains Of Western
Kansas and Eastern Colorado.

Kansas and Eastern Colorado.
Topeka, Kan, March IS. - The re-
ports of the death of many cattle by
starvation in Western Kansas and
Eastern Colorado a week ago are be-
ing confirmed by startling figures. In
one county In Western Kansas fully
5000 head of cattle starved to death
because the earth was covered by
snow to depth of twenty inches. In
that section range cattle winter
through on buffalo grass and ranch
men make no preparations for feeding.
1t is estimated that the plains of West
ern Kansas are strewn with the car
cases of $1,000 cattle. During the
past week 1000 men have been busy
removing the hides from the dead ami
mails. The late storm is the most dis
astrous ever experienced by ranchmen
Of the plains.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19
Tramp Killed In a Wreck.

charleston, 8. c., March II. - The
southern Railways vestibuled train
due at Camden at noon, was wrecked
eight miles from that point yesterday
An unknown tramp was killed and
James Reed, negro, had a leg broken
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19
Seward Webb Is Sick.

San Francisco, March l7.--Dr. Sew.
ara Webb OF New York has arrived
here unexpectedly from Southern Cal.
ifornia. He was suffering from an NJ.
tack OF govt and came to this CITY 70
rest for few days. ~
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19
Pearl Button Strike.

Dubuque, Iowa, March 16. - Two
hundred employees of the Iroquois pearl
button factory walked out yesterday
when the superintendent discharged
members OF the grievance committee
who demanded the discharge of a fore
man.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

In 400 years, says Lord Kelvin, the
earth's coal viii be exhausted. From
the way things are going sow the
earth's patience will be exhausted
about 500 years earlier than that
Saturday Evening Post
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

A Boston woman's club has solemn
iy resolved that woman can't get along
without man. II Is to be noted, in this
connection, that the Easter bonnets
this year are to be just too cute for
anything.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

A Pennsylvania newspaper that sus-
pended publication has again proved
that there is something in a name be-
sides letters. The editors name was
Stuck.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

The mint at Philadelphia turned out
more than 70,000.OO0 bright new cents
last year--one apiece for every man,
woman and child in the United States.
Did you get yours?
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

Queen Wilhelmina may figure in the
dispute between Venezuela and the al
lies. 1t is too bad to bother the young
queen with this matter. She has
seemed of late TO be hayins such a
nice. quiet time.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

Another reason for taking patriotic
pride in the revolution of '76 has al.
ready been indicated by President
Roosevelt, Look at the large family
of daughters II left!
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

An American who was engaged in
throwing his money to the birds has
been arrested in Milan under the i'm.
preston that he has become violently
affected with the European virus Of
tipping.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

A Mexican multimilllonaire wants to
pay off part OF his country's debts
What can be the matter with the
man? Doesn't he believe in kind
words?
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19
DARING ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY
One Man Is Killed and Another Fatally
Wounded,


Pueblo, Colo, March IA daring
attempt at robbery with a tragic end
occurred in one of the most fashion
able restaurants in this city last even.
Ing. Two masked robbers entered
Loostau's cafe. One went to the cash.
iers desk, while the other attempted
10 rob the guests. The second rob.
Der pointed a revolver at DR.. J. F.
Iurner, who was sitting at a table.
and commanded him to throw up his
hands. The doctor hesitated and the
robber fired, killing him instantly
Then the desperate attacked c. r
Bishop and shot him in the side. Then
without securing any booty the rob.
ners fled. Bishop is in a critical con.
dition.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

The Chicago health commissioner
has decided that guests in all cheap
lodging houses must be provided with
bathing facilities. Evidently he never
expects to get the cheap lodging house
vote.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

II would not be surprising 70 learn
that the judge who declared that
women are more irritable than men"
found his opinion sustained when he
got home to the bosom of his family.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

With four new battleships equipped
with the latest death-dealing arma-
ment, the United States will be able
TO establish the most peaceful block
ade on record.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

The Vermont man who died leaving
twenty-six children win probably be
blamed by President Eliot for his early
decease. He should have made IL an
even thirty.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

IL Is five years now since some.
body blew mp the Maine in the harbor
of Havana But who it was that did it
seems likely to become a mystery Of
history.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

II is estimated that the hens OF this
country lay $6.00O,000 worth OF eggs
in year. But you never hear them
crow about II.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19
NEGRO GOES VIOLENTLY INSANE,
pneumonia Patient Starts to Clean
Out a tiospitaI

Louisville. KY, March 17.-William
Hamilton, a negro who was taken 20
the city hospital suffering from pneu'
monia, became violently insane on re-
nglon and, overcoming his attendant,
deorse Campbell, caught up chair
ana Drained France Winder, an insane
inmate sixty years OF age. DR.. Bron'
her' who attempted to subdue Hamil.
ton' was also slightly hurt Campbell
received a few minor bruises. Hams'
ton was finally overpowered.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19
Woman Charged With Murder.

Philadelphia, March 16. Charged
with having poisoned her husband a
year and a half ago, Mrs, Catherine
Dame was committed to prison yester.
day without bail
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

The Sultan has his woes after all.
Nobody ever suggests him as an arbi.
traitor when the nations have quar-.
rels to be settled.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19
People Beain TO Hope.
REBELS WHIPPED.
N'earsguan Troops ReoccYpy Tow
Recently Captured.

recently Captured.
Caracas, March IA body Of gov
eminent troops was sent from Mar
garita island March 13 to attack the
rebels at Carupano. which, during the
blockade, was taken by them. After
three hours lighting the government
forces reoccupied the town, recaptur-
Ing the guns and Mausers and taking
slxty'three prisoners, thirty-nine OF
whom were wounded.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

Painful memories of many hotel
and restaurant 'orchestras" win in
duce the warmest sympathy for Mrs.
Pat In her Detroit experience.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

Pat Grove has turned up in Liver.
pool as hero of the Boer war. But
a war shouldn't always be judged by
its heroes.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

King Edward opens parliament now
with the same grace and deNterity
with which the Prince of Wales used
10 open bottles of champagne.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

Salvador denies that there Ia war
within its borders. The revolutionary
fever appears to have failed 10 take
In this instance.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19
THREE PASSENGERS HURT.

ern Illinois Road.
Chicago, March 16. - A Chicago q
Eastern Illinois incoming passenger
train ran into a freight train at the
Fortieth street crossing of the Chicago
Junction railway. Three passengers
were slightly injured and a panic en-
sued among the passengers. The en-
gineer Of the passenger failed to see
the signals.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

Now that Kipling has taken up the
subject, England's South African
problem may be considered as good as
solved
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

The boy who has an expensive girl
and small salary is already begin.
ming to worry over the coming of
Patti.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

Honduras is comparatively quiet
now. II has only two revolutions and
one international war going on.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

What We fail to understand is why
man forging Mr.. Morgan's name should
have puttered with paltry 800, 900.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

Every woman believes that the
shortest cut to mans heart is by way
OF his vanity.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

Reflect, again, that many harmless
old bachelor would be a bowling nui.
sance as a married man.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

The Inevitable has happened. Cole
Younger win write the story OF his
life.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

II only nature had not left of sup
plying her creatures with two sets of
brains like the dinosaur!
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19

The new strawberry blonde postage
stamp has no excuse for being stuck
on itself.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19
MEMPHIS FLOODED.
People Moving About In Skiffs and
Business Is Suspended.

Feopie moving About In Skitfs and
Business Is Suspended.
Memphis, Tenn, March IT, - The
food situation between Caruthsville,
Mo-, and Baton Rouge, La, is serious.
The gauge at Memphis marks 34.5,
rise OF la during the last twenty.four
hours. This is the highest water
ever recorded here. The situation
around Memphis is becoming serious.
Without a single exception the numer-
Gus lumber plants in North Memphis
have suspended owing to the encroach-
ment OF the water. At Fourth and
Market streets people are moving
about in skiffs and the street railway
has abandoned all schedules in that
part Of the city.
The Coctaw railway has suspended
operations between Hopefield and
Wolf River and all trains are being
sent over the Memphis bridge. A
dangerous place in the levee is re-
ported from Holly Bush, twenty miles
north of here. Engineers of st,
Francis leyee went to the scene yes
terday afternoon. The water was
running over the levee for a distance
or 600 feet Men and material are be-
ing sent there and a strong fight is
being made to hold the embankment.
Refugees and hundreds of horses and
mules continue to arrive on every
train.
People Begin TO Hope.
Nlcksburg, Miss, March II. The
river gauge here registers asa feet,
tWe-tenths raise in twelve hours. This
was the first clear sunshiny day in two
weeks, and with a cessation of the
rain there is a hopeful spirit among
the jewellers behind the levees.
People from the low lands with cat
Tie and household goods continued to
arrive in every sort OF craft from
steamboat to a home made craft.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19
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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-19
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The Newark journal., 1903-01-16
SHOT HIM IN TIE FACE
Shootirg Affray at Batesyiue, But
 X Sereious Damage \ Resulted.

Special 10 The Journal.
 Batesville, Jan. 10. man by the name of Osborne, of Salado, came to Batesville last evening, &C., companied by one Hammond, a preacher, who formerly lived near Newark. Both became intoxicated and went into Bob Maxey's res taurant about midnight in search of bed. Osborne and Maxey got into a difficulty and Maxey shot Osborne, the ball entering in the left cheek and lodged in the neck below the left ear. It was taken out this Saturday. morning by Drs. Kennerly & Dorr and Os- borne IS up going around.
The Newark journal., 1903-01-16

ing ill, as is the case with the majority of parrots. The African gray parrot enjoys the reputation of being the best known talking bird, and Loretta appears to be an exception to the general run of Mexican parrots. for she Is really a much more accom- pIiShed talker than any of the five African gray parrots owned by par ties in this city. The words uttered by most parrots are rather indistinct and squawky, but this t not tie case with Loretta, whose remarks are as clear and distinct as one could well desire.
 This bird came to Washington some two years ago from Mexico. At that time she spoke a little Spanish. which she soon forgot or abandoned. and, without any teaching, picked up the English tongue in a way that took the dealer quite by surprise, as he had never in his life owned bird having the clear and distinct vocal powers of this one. For something in the neighborhood of six months Loretta was at the white house. where she improved her English, doubtless by listening 10 those who  came and went from the executive mansion. When, for the first time. President Mckinley heard Loretta talk, he declared that she was the most wonderful bird he had ever lis tened to. In fact, she became quite a favorite at the white house. Pres ident and Mrs. Mckinley listening to and enjoying her vocal perform ance sometimes by the hour, and especially during periods of relaxa- tion from the duties and cares of the nation After the death of the pres ident Loretta was sold to parties liy- ing i'll western city, and after changing owners several times re- turned 10 her old home in this city, arriving last Monday.
 Loretta not only speaks good Eng fish, but sings different songs as well, and can swear a little when occasion demands. While at the white house she used to amuse the president by singing "All Coons Look Alike to Me- whenever colored person, coachman or domestic, appeared about her cage. She also has a won derful faculty for initiating the notes of other birds and animals, but for all her good qualities she has never learned to be gentle, biting ferocious- ly at anyone who attempts 10 lay hands uOor her
The Newark journal., 1903-01-16
Tried to Conceal 1t.

It's the old story of murder will out" only in this case there's no crime. \ woman feels run down has hackachc or dyspepsia and thinks it's nothing and tres to hide t until she finally breaks down. Don't deceive yourself. Take Eleetl1c Bitters ut once. It has reputation for curing stom- ach, liver anu kidney troubles and will revlvify your whole system. The worst forms of those mala- dies will quickly yield to the cur atiye power ot Electric Bittcrs. Only 50c, end guaranteed bY J. 1. Sturdiyant druggist
The Newark journal., 1903-01-16
The Encroaching Ocean.

The last generation of tenarts at Leasowe castle, in Cheshire, lived half mile from the sea; now the waves beat against the castle walls. Three hundred years ago they were a mile and a half away. Not far from I.easowe castle, washed by the sea, are a few barren acres of land, once an island of which poets sang. and on which 4,000 of Queen Elizs, bsth's troops were once quagtered.
The Newark journal., 1903-01-16

find" but his feryor never abated. He was a bachelor, and for a house. keeper had an extremely plain wom- an, who, however, had caught from her master the taste for old books, and occasionally came home with an armful when she had been market ing.
 One day the bousekeeper ap- peared witha parcel of books wrapped in paper, and asked her master to look at them Among the rubbish was small volume bound in red mo- rocco.
 "What have you paid for this: = the master gasped, after looking tt tie title page
 Thirty sous fer the lot, the scr- want replied
 But, my good woman. this book alcne is worth 10.eG0 flancs,2 the bibliomaniac went en, and the mo- ment after regretted the unwise speech. The woman pricked up her ears and in vain did the master try to recall his remark. I'll give you 100 francs for it, he said.
 But monsieur said just now t was worth 10000"
 @I'T oiva you s00"
 'No, no.
 "Seven hundred and fifty"
 But it was no use, and, 10 make long story short, the master married the bonne in order to obtain the first edition of "Heptameron' Q559). By this time, says N. Brisson, the wife has gone to a better world, but the comtesse and the portrait of AIargue- rite in the little red morocco volume remain with him.-Paris Messenger.