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The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-06-22
There's lots of cotton fly

There's lots of cotton fly
ing now.
The council has condemn
en- the sidewalk leading by
the Sun office and have Of
fered to put in a IL foot
cement walk for the busy
owners of the lots. Thus
it appears that taxes, i'm
p%rovements and death wait
for no one.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-06-22
Huiioi
Selected.


Wien you see a man in woe
Walk straight up and say '.hullo,"
Say "IIullo." and "How dye do?
How's the world been using your"
Slap the fellow on his back,
Bring your hand down with q whack-
Waltz right up gnd don't be slow;
Shake his hand and say "Hullo.n
Is he clothed in rags? Oh, no!
Walk right up and say, "Hullo!"
Rags are just a cotton roll,
Just for wrapping up a soul;
And a soul is worth a true,
Hale and hearty, "How dye do?"
Don't wait for the crowd to go,
Walk straight up and say "Hullo."
When big vessels meet, they say,
They just salute end sail away;
Just the same as you and me,
Lonely ships upon the sea;
Each one sailing his own jog
For a port beyond the fog;
Let your speaking trumpet blow,
loot your horn and Cry "Hullo!"
Say "Hullo!n and "How dye do?"
Other folks are as good as you
When you leave your house of clay
Wandering in the far away;
When you travel through the strange
Country far beyond the range,
Then the souls you've cheered will
know
Who you be and say "Hullo!"
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-06-22

According to a good au-
thority this is the way a high
school girl recently parsed
The kissed me-" He" she
began, with a fond linger-
ing over the word that
brought the crimson to her
cheeks, lis a pronoun, third
person, singular number,
masculine gender, a gentle
man and pretty well fixed;
universally considered a
pretty good catch. Kiss is a
verb, transitive, too much
SO, regular every evening,
indicative mood, indicating
affection; first and third
person, plural number and
governed by circumstances.
Mech, well, everybody
knows me-" And she sat
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-06-22

The thoughtful boy who
loves his home and parents
and who expects to grow
into a useful man is seldom
seen on the streets Of his
town alters o'clock at night
He will be at home with his
studies making use of the
minutes, improving the
mind, developing right
character and cultivating a
taste for home life. Some
day he will have use for all
of these rats of character
that make for stability in
manhood. Usually social
life away from home has a
good deal of glitter, though
it's not all gold, while the
right kind of home life has
more gold than glitter.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-17
THE ( BLEW A SAFE;
GOT $1,000 IN SILVER.
Bold Work Was Done by Robbers at
Rocky Mount.

ROCKY Mount.
Roanoke, Va, Jan. 16-The National
Bank of Rocky Mount, lOhated at
Rocky Mount, Franklin county, on the
Roanoke and Southern Railway, TWEEN
ty-five miles south of this city was
entered by robbers early this morning
and the safe was blown open. The
burglars secured $4,000 in silver.
A steel vault, containing $4,000 in
currency and gold, was not molested,
probably because the explosion was
heard by a man sleeping over the
bank, and an alarm was given. This
man went in search of the town SER
geant, and when the two returned, the
burglars had escaped.
Dynamite was used to blow the safe,
and the report was heard all over
the village. Several strangers had been
in the town for two days, and it is
supposed these men did the work.
Posses are securing the country in
all directions in an effort to capture
the robbers. Judge John Wood of the
Corporation Court of this city, is pres
ident of the bank. The bank carries
$4,000 burglar insurance. So far there
is no trace of the robbers.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-17
THREATS TO KILL.
Involved in n Plot, and the Alleged
PIotter Arrested.

Chicago, Jan. GA plot, involving
threats to kill and publication of GER
tain letters and photographs unless
SIS, 800 in cash was forthcoming. was
frustrated to-day by Mrs. Hollis
Thurston, daughter of the late Charles
T. Nash. a board of trade commission
broker, her brother, William Nash, j.
E. Ingram, their attorney and several
detectives. Under arrest, charged
with the plot, is James Tilbery Of Lon
don, a coachman in the employ of the
Nash family.
Tilbery was arrested at the Nash
home at the moment Mrs. Thurston
placed twelve crisp 81 1000 bills, and one
$500 bill in his hands. On his person
were found a dagger and two revolv-
ers, with which. it is charged, he had
threatened to kill Mrs. Thurston UNI
less she gave him the money he de-
manded for the return of certain let
tiers he said he had received from Mrs.
Thurston.
Most of the letters are forgerles, &C
cording TO Mrs. Thurston. They were
addressed to the coachman. who. with
a trained nurse. had charge OF Mr.
Nash during his illness.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-17
WANTS A DEMOCRAT.
That Now Seems to BE Bryan's CHIEF
Concern.

Lincoln Neb., Jan. 16.-William Jen-
nings Bryan returned to Lincoln to-
day and went Immediately to his home
at Fairview. He was in good health
and spirits, and said he had never
enjoyed anything more than his quick
trip to Europe.
Mr.. Bryan will remain at home until
next Monday in order that he may at
tend the banquet to be given in his
honor here Monday night. Mr.. Bryan
was asked this evening if the Daily
Commoner which he proposes to pub
lish at St. Louis during the Demo-
cratic convention, would advocate the
candidacy of any particular aspirant
for the presidential nomination. He
said:
ut will not: it will simply advocate
Democratic principles. And" he con-
tinued, Il do not care to discuss any
body's candidacy. I have no favor
ties. All that / desire is that the can
didate be a man whose Democracy is
so we'll known that it will not be
subject of inquiry or discussion dur
ing the campaign, and whose fidelity
to the principles of Democracy VIII
not be questioned after the election.
1 simply want to do what I can to
protect the party from any confidence
game that may be attempted on the
voters"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-17
HANNA ISSUES CALL
FOR THE CONVENTION.
Republicans VIII Meet in Chicago
on June Fl.

HepuDncans w HI Meet IN ChAchSo
on June Fl.
Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Hanna
to-day issued the call for the Repubn-
can National Convention to meet at
Chicago at noon, June 81, 1904, to select
candidates for President and Vice Pres
ident.
The call makes the usual provisions
for the number of delegates, four at
large from each state, and two from
each congressional district, together
with alternates. Delegates must be
elected at least thirty days before the
national convention meets. The dele
gates at large must be elected by state
conventions and the district delegates
by district conventions. Provision is
made for the election Of delegates from
the District of Columbia.
Republican electors and all other
electors, without regard to past politi-
cal aftiliation. who believe in the prin-
cipIes of the Republican party, are in
vited to take part in the selection of
delegates.
The call is signed by NJ. A. Hanna
as chairman. and Perry S. Heath as
secretary of the Republican National
Committee.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-17
INDIANS SAW THE
CRUISERS BIG GUNS.
The Great weapons AstOnished the
AbOrigines.

Colon, Jan. 16.-All the United States
warships are cruising off the coast,
except the flagship Olympia. the Dixie
and the Topeka, and the torpedo boat
destroyer Stewart.
The six San Bias Indian commits
siOners, including Chief Joe" Howten,
on the invitation OF the naval authori-
ties, visited the Olympia yesterday,
previous to returning to San Bias.
Rear Admiral Coghlan extended a
courteous welcome to them. The COM
missioners were shown over the whole
ship and were wonderstruck at the
novelty of the sights, seen for the first
time in their lives. The Olympia's
largest guns were a source of great
establishment to them. The Indians all
appeared well pleased with the treat
ment they received and declared that
the sympathy of their followers was
on the side of Panama.
Shortly after leaving the Olympia
the commissioners sailed for San
Bias.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-17
CONSPIRED AGAINST
THE LIFE OF WILCHER.
That Is the Charge Made Against
Peterman and Bateman.


Columbus, Ga, Jan. 16.-Charged
with conspiracy, ]. T. Peterman and
John Bateman, two white men of But
Ter, Taylor county, were arrested and
taken before United States Commits
siOner Brown here to-day. Their pre-
liminary hearing was not concluded,
and the case was continued until We'd
nesday. The men are in Jail
On Dec. 10, last, Frank Wilcher. a
white man, was shot to death on the
streets of Butler by Ben S. Garrett,
a notorious moonshiner, who made his
escape and is still at large. WiIcher
was a witness against Garrett and
Bateman in the United States court
here. 1t is charged that Garrett, Peter
man and Bateman conspired to deprive
him by threats and intimidation, ter
minating in his murder, Of exercis-
ing one of his rights as a United States
citizen reporting Illicit distilling to the
revenue officers. Conspiring to deprive
a citizen of any of his rights is for
hidden by a special federal statue
bearing on this subject.
Garrett is said to still be in Tay-
lor county, but is preparing to go to
Texas. The state has offered a reward
of 5000 for him, and the government
may pay one. He is 2S years old,
rather spare built, weighs 40 pounds
and has blue eyes, clean shaver face
and a scar on the back of his hands.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-17
BANDITS HOLD UP
A SEABOARD TRAIN
DRIVEN OFF WITHOUT BOOTY.
PECK CALLED FOR VOLUNTEERS
AND OPENED FIRE.

Thu HoId-Up Occurred Near Sander
son, FIa.-Passenger Train No. 20
Was stopped VOIley of Shots
Brought the Engine to N Stop.
SeabOard Employees Armed for the
Fray and Joined Battle, Putting
the Robbers to Rout.
McClenny, Fla, Jan. 16.-Passenger
train No. rs, eastbound on the Sea-
board Air Line, was held up one mile
east of Sanderson at 7:45 tonight by
four white men.
The door of the baggage car was
blown open with dynamite, the rob-
bers mistaking this car for the ex-
press car.
The engine was stopped by a vol
ley of shots fired into the cab. The
fireman and engineer were taken off
the engine and escorted to the second
class coach, and the robbers ran the
train ahead about half mile. when
they blew open the baggage car.
The train conductor went forward,
but was fired on and driven back to
the coaches.
Conductor L. S. Peck, who was dead
heading over the line, called for fire.
arms and volunteers. N. H. Harrison,
claim agent of the road; B. B. McCaa,
travelling auditor, and ]. C. William
son, travelling freight agent, respond
ed, and the four went forward, opened
fire and drove the robbers off.
Conductor Peck took the throttle and
ran the train four miles down the
road.
The robbers secured no booty and
made no attempt to rob the passen-
gers, but there was great excitement
in the passenger coaches while the
firing was going on.
The sheriffs of Duval and Baker
counties are on the trail of the rob-
bers with bloodhounds.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-17
WILL OF GORDON
HAS BEEN FILED
PROVISIONS FOR LOVED ONES.
HOW HE WANTED HIS PROPERTY
APPORTIONED.

The General Wanted All His just
Debts Paid, His Wife AbundantIy
Provided for From the Income of
the Estate and the Remainder of
the Income Divided Among His
-Four Children - Family Settles
Possession of War Relics.
Atlanta, Jan. 16.-The will Of the
late Gen. John B. Gordon was to-day
filed for probate in the Ordinarys
Court in DeKalb county. The will.
which was made last August. and
signed in the presence of A. r. Cox
II. L. Parry and Robert f. Debeue
specifies, first, that all his Just debts
be paid; second, that his wife shall
be abundantly provided for from the
income of the estate, and third. that
the remainder of the income be d.
Vlded among his four children. Hugh
II. Gordon Frank Gordon. Mrs. Bur-
ton Smith and Mrs. Orion Brown
share and share alike, until at the end
of twenty-one years the whole estate
may be wound UP.
The executors and executives are
specified as: My wife. Fannie IT
Gordon. and my son, Hugh H. Gordon.
and my son, Frank Gordon, and NV
two daughters, Fannie and Carrie
Lewis and my friend, A. II. Cox.
They shall not be required to give any
bond and shall act as my executors
during their lives or until my estate
Is finally wound up and distributed"
There is no mention in the will 81
the Generals personal belongings.
such as his sword and his
mementos of the war, and the
family have come to a pri-
vate understanding or covenant
among themselves as to the ownership
and possession of these. Neither does
the Will mention the Gordon's beau
tiful country home Sutherland" ex-
cept as to its improvements, this being
the property of Mrs. Gordon.
Item nine-"wills, to my precious
daughter Fannie Gordon Smith, one
fifth interest in the copyright of my
book of war "reminiscences and in the
profits from its royalties, in addition
| to her interest in the book as one Of
| the heirs of my estate"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-17
JAPAN'S DEMANDS GROW.
That Is the View Paris Takes of the
Situation.


Paris, Jan. 16.-Officiai sentiment
concerning the Russo-Japanese situa-
ton is rather less buoyant to-day. It
was explained that while the condi-
lions are not hopeless they undoubted-
ly are discouraging. Although no in
formation is given as to the grounds
for the present feeling, it probably is
due to the receipt of fuller information
regarding the nature of Japans lat
est demands.
One of the foremost members of the
diplomatic corps, who has been in
close communication with the French
government relative to the Russo-Japa-
nese situation, said to-day that a strong
feeling existed in the highest official
quarters that Japan had gradually en-
larged her demands until those of to-
day went considerably beyond those
first presented. Moreover, it is the be-
lief of the officials here that Japan's
steady augmentation of her demands
is due largely to her belief that Rus
STA is DESTROYS of avoiding war, and
that therefore it is safe to push her
demands to the furthesE limits.
Officials regard this as one of the
most dangerous features of the situa-
ton, as Russia's desire to avert war has
encouraged Japan to develop her claims
until they are far beyond those Russia
at first was ready to concede. In par
ticular, it is the official view that ia
pans present demands for the integ-
rity of China and full recognition of
Chinese authority over Manchuria rep
resent a considerable and important
advance over the early representations.
1t is pointed out that at the outset
JaDan and pra cticallV all the Powers
recognized Russias special interests in
Manchuria, but the view now prevails
among the officials and diplomats here
that Japans demands seek to minimize
and restrict these special interests
within impossible limits.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-17
THREATENING
TO SACK BEIRUT.

Constantinople, Jan. 16.-Mutinous
Turkish troops have been terrorizing
Beirut, Syria, for several days.
The mutineers, who number about
1900 men, were landed Jan. IL from
Yemen, Arabia, and Immediately be-
sieged the Governors palace, de-
handing the payment of about $780,
900 in arrears and threatening other
wise TO sack the town.
The Governor succeeded in pacify-
ing the men and made them daily
small advances, borrowed from the
branch of the Ottoman Bank, until
Thursday, when the bank was closed,
owing to it being a holiday.
The latest accounts received here
said the mutineers were threatening
to sack the bank.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-17
JURY OF CORONER
INSPECTED THEATER.
One More Victim Has succumbed to
His Injuries.

Chicago, Jan. 16.-But one witness
was heard in the Iroquois Theater in
quest to-day. and the jury then adj
journed to inspect the interior of the
theater.
A lively dispute occurred when Dep
uty Coroner Buckley and the Jurors
entered the building. A force of de-
tectives employed by the owners of the
building followed them around and in
sisted upon listening to all that was
said. They moved away only when
Mr.. Buckley threatened to have all the
detectives arrested.
Rev Charles l.. Roberts, pastor of
the Hamlin Avenue Methodist Church,
died to-day of injuries receive in the
fire. His death brings the total to ST.
AS result of orders issued by Build
ing Commissioner George williams,
only eight of the twenty-nine churches
closed for violation of the building law,
will remain with closed doors to-mor-
row. The others will open with either
no limit to their attendance, or with
capacity limited by Commissioner Will
liams to a degree considered safe.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-17
RUSSIA WILL NOT
ACCEPT THEM ALL
she WILL NOT CONSENT TO
.ovr OFF THE PROPOSITIONS THAT
JAPAN OFFERS.

=. said That Russia Is Ready to
Agree Upon Some Points, But Upon
otber. She Cannot Yield-Russin
1V,u Not Delay Her Answer-Czar
uo,ea for Peace, But the Army
aud Navy Have the War Spirit
Urging Them on.
c. Petersburg, Jan. 16.-It is al
vsadv practically certain that Russia
will not accept Japans last PROPOSE
+ions as an entirety. Russia is ready
70 agree to certain points, but on 9TH
arc the foreign Office believes, Russia
cannot Weld.
The officials are of the opinion that
+he way is open for continuing the ne
gotiations and there is no indication
that Russia. will seek to delay her an
sver. which probably will be ready in
few days.
The Car continues to talk peace, and
tbe Dowager Czarina, in conversation,
remarked: WAR is a horrible thing.
There will not be war"
In the meanwhile Viceroy Alexien
and Baron DeRosen. as we'll as the
foreign office, are studying the Japa-
nese document. Army and navy cir
cles continue pessimistic.
The best feature of the situation is
the fact that the Japanese reply has,
in no sense. the character of an ulti-
matum. 1t is couched in pacific terms,
does not fix a time limit and the ac-
ceptance by Russia of certain of the
propositions therein mark an advance
toward a settlement.
Many rumors are afioat, including a
report that an actual naval fight has
occurred at Vladivostock.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-17
GUILTY OF THE MURDER
OF AN AGED COUPLE.

Buffalo. N. z. Jan. 16.-Charles Bo-
nier. a man of "a years. was tonight
found guilty of murder in the first de-
gree for killing Franz and Johanna
Frehr an old German couple, on Nov.
10, 1908. The verdict carries the death
sentence with IL.
The Frehrs were murdered for their
money, Of which they kept a consider
able amount at home. The murderer
buried the bodies in a shallow grave
in their own yard and proceeded to
install himself and his hOusekeeper in
their former home within q few feet
of the mutilated bodies OF his victims.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-17

tigated, even though committed
before election. He added that
it was impossible to know what Mr..
Smoot stands for unless it is known
what the church teaches with refer
ence to the charges against the sena-
tor. For instance, Brigham Young
had declared that the church should
exercise control of temporal affairs;
''we want to know what has become
of that doctrine or canon" he said.
six of the apostles who signed the
plea to the President for amnesty, with
vows of patriotism and repentance.
are to-day" he said, Giving in polyg-
amy" and he added, in response to
a question, that this was undoubtedly
within the knowledge of Mr.. Smoot
In an executive session held after
the public hearing it was made plain
that the committee will prosecute a
thorough inquiry into the charges
against Mr.. Smoot.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-17
FIRED ON A TRAIN.

Campville, Fla. Jan. dashboard
train No. So from Tampa to Jackson
vile, was fired into near this place to-
day, one load of buckshot passing
through a window of the white pas
senger coach. No one was hurt.
The train was stopped and the crew
spent fifteen minutes looking for the
offender, but no one was found.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-17
MISSIONARIES ORDERED
TO MOVE FOR SAFETY.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 16.-Bishop c.
B. Galloway of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church, South. to-day cabled all
Methodist missionaries in Corea to
move into Seoul Immediately or go at
once to Japan. The Bishop received
advices that the missionaries are in
great danger of losing their lives.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-17
NAMED AS CONsULs.
Cheshire and Davidson Are to Go to
the Far East.

Washington, Jan. 16.-The two men
selected by the President to open up
the United States consulates at Muk-
den and Antung when Congress shall
make the necessary provisions for sal
aries and expenses are James T.
Cresfire of New York and James w.
Davidson Of Minnesota. Mr.. Cheshire
has a record of thirty years service in
CONNECTION with the State Department
and its legations, most Of his time be-
ing spent in China. Mr.. Cheshire be-
comes consul general at Mukden and
Mr. Davidson consul at Antung.
Edwin v. Morgan of New York will
be sent 70 Dalny in the capacity of a
commercial agent. II is understood
that he is to have a rowing commits
sion, with Dalny as his base.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-17
MORE MARINES ARE
ON GUARD AT SEOUL.
lhe American Force There Has
Been Increased.

Been Increased.
seoul. Jan. 16.-The American guard
Vi me United States embassy has been
increased. Sixty additional marines ar
rlVeG here last night and are quarter
Sa n the city at the electric power
me native press is slightly offensive
W ~ foreign residents, and it is possible
mere VIII yet be trouble with Corea.
troops now guard all the foreign resi-
eeHees' probably in sufficient numbers
~ ~ Keep the natives in check, should
.uey begin to make trouble. Foreign
CTS cannot be considered in danger.
"A German man-of-war has just ar
fNed at Chemulpo.
"A change in the personnel Of the
55oVernment has begun in favor of the
Japanese, and as the people have been
more angry with the government than
.le foreigners. it is likely that this
'NrhSe will completely pacify them.
ne American authorities have TAX
eu the precaution to provide male es-
2Ils for women and children of that
nationality while on the streets.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-17
JAPAN MUST FIGHT
NOW OR IN FUTURE.
That Is the View Taken by Her
Minister at London.

u nat Is vne view laken Dy hCE
Minister at London.
London. Jan. 16.-In peculiarly
frank language, Baron Hayashi, after
consultation with the Foreign Office
tonight, summed up the situation for
the Associated Press as follows
Il only hope the Car will give us
peace, but my hopes are not strong.
If we go to war, it will be for issues
wherein both America and England
have insisted automatically We have
received no pledges from any country
that in the event of defeat, it will step
in and save us from being absorbed
by Russia. We cannot count even in
extremities on the armed support of
any nation in the world. 1t would be
a struggle to the death. Perhaps we
are not strong enough to fight Russia.
There are two opinions about that
Baron HayaShi intimated that he
thought Japan was bound to be beaten
in the end.
If we were beaten" the minister
resumed, Russia would take Corea
and Manchuria by right of conquest,
and possibly Japan. No power on
earth could then dlSlodge her from
Central China and all the Far East. 1
am sure it is better to go to war
when you know you are right, even if
defeat is possible, than to see your in
dependence submerged under a con-
tinnal aggression that is bound to abb
sorb you eventually. Nothing can
avert war between Russia and Japan
In future years, even if peace is pro-
cured now, so long as Russia pursues
her present Far Eastern policy.
The American action in enforc-
Ing the opening of the Manchurian
ports was a splendid example of
honest diplomacy. 1t was a straight
forward step which contrasts favor
ably with Russian methods. No other
nation. except Great Britain, when the
British admiralty bought the two
Chlllan warships, has taken any prac-
ucal step to live up to its diplomatic
demands upon Russia anent the Far
East
We believe we are now fighting
a diplomatic battle in behalf of Amer
lca and Great Britain. but if only
war can settle 1t, we know we shall
receive assistance from neither. We
are prepared to fight our own bat
ues and take the consequences