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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21
Domestic.

Albert B. Cummins took the oath
Of Office as governor of Iowa for the
second time last week.
Acting Mayor Hornsby OF st. Louis
has signed the bill placing restrictions
and limitations on the business OF
ticket brokers.
Christopher Hotz, aged sixty-two.
who came to Chicago in 1886 and was
known throughout the West as man.
ufacturer of wagons. is dead.
The Chicago & Northwestern rail-.
way has issued an order that under
no circumstances shall passenger
trains exceed their schedule speed.
BY reason OF an ordinance passed by
the Cleveland city council at least one
fireman will hereafter be stationed at
all theaters during every performances.
An epidemic of measles Is raging
north and east of Tulsa. Ind. T., among
the Shawnee Indians, and many deaths
have resulted. These people are the
small remnant of a once powerful
tribe, and were almost annihilated By
this malady seventeen years ago.
Rumor has again found a purchaser
for the Wisconsin Central railroad,
and this time it is the Pere Marquette
road that is said to be contemplate:
the purchase
The run on the First National bank
Of Superior Is over. During the run
nearly $25o.o00 was removed from the
bank by depositors. Some of them
later returned their money.
The New York supreme court has
declared invalid the divorce obtained
in South Dakota by Mrs Ellen There's
Elder. on the ground that collision ex.
listed between the parties to the suit
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21
CAPTURED BY A POSSE.
Men Suspected of Robbery Are Run
Down.

Paola, Kan, Jan. 1.-two men CIV
ing their names as Charles Courtney,
aged 20, of ST. Paul, Mimi, and Thorn
as Rorers, aged 80, of Butte, Mont,
who are suspected of attempting to
rob the bank at Cleveland, Mo-, and Of
blowing open the safe in the Missouri,
Kansas & Texas station at Louisburg.
Kan, Saturday night with nitro
glycerin, wrecking the safe and the in
terror of the station. were surrounded
near here yesterday and captured by
a posse OF 800 farmers and members
of the snti-horse thief association who
had been out on their trail since day
light. Several shots we're fired before
they surrendered but no one was hurt.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21
Casualties.

Two cars on the Pacific Electric rail-
way collided at Los Angeles. Mrs. c.
w. Priest was killed and eight were
injured.
Fire of an incendiary origin destroy
ed the Pratt county (Ala.) Jail. Jack
Kelly, white, and four unidentified col
ored men burned to death.
James Kinney, the Standard Oil CON-
pany's manager at Marquette, Mich,
was instantly killed by locomotive
while walking on the track.
A wreck occurred four miles north.
OF Reedsburg, Wis, on the Northwest
ern. A broken wheel was the cause.
Six cars were thrown on the opposite
track.
A disastrous fire occurred at Mason,
Tex, destroying a total of nineteen
houses, including two banks. The loss
Is estimated at $4,000; insurance,
$4,000.
The charred bodies Of Mrs. Eliza.
beth Wardlee and two young daugh.
ters were found In their home near
Terre Haute. 1t Is supposed the build
ing caught fire from an oyerheated
stove during the night.
A huge telegraph pole placed on the
track at Wolfe, Cal, wrecked the south.
bound Pacific flyer, while running fly
miles an hour The engine and -four
cars we're overturned. but all escaped
serious injury.
In a head-on collision between two
trains on the Rutland railroad al
Rouse's Point, N. Y, james Hodges OF
Malone and Chinese Inspector Joseph
Wright OF Rouse's Point were instant
ly killed. Fred Mitchell Of Burke viii
probably die. Several Of the train
crew were injured and both engine,
were wrecked.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21
peopIe Talked About.


Jean Leon Gerome, the painter and
sculptor, died at Paris.
Senior Gayten do Ayala. former
Spanish minister to Venezuela, has
been appointed minister to Cuba.
Jack Pleansants, known as the orig.
inal Of the hero in THE Quick and the
Dead" Is dead Of pneumonia at Rich
mond, Va.
Hon. Charles DENLY, formerly Unit.
ed States minister to Pekin, died sud.
denly at the Hotel Sherman. James
town, N. Y.
Andrew Donaldson, for fifteen years
third vice president Of the Erie rail-
road, died at his home In East Orange.
N. j., OF pneumonia. He wss fifty
eight years old.
Conrad B. Day, former well known
merchant and ananc!er and for May
years president of one of the leading
national banks OF Philadelphia, is
dead, aged seyenty.two years.
The Rev. William II. Huntington, d.
D., dean OF tho Boston university, has
been elected president OF that institu-
ton In place of DR.. William II. War.
rem, who resigned year ago.
The Rev Joseph Plat, "a years old.
who had held many charges in Pres
byterian churches In Illinois, Missouri
and Iowa, died at Davenport, Iowa.
He retired from the ministry In 1892.
Col. Johu S. Wilson. well known as
a restaurant man, died at his home ia
Chicago Of q complication OF diseases.
Col Wilson commander New Jersey
regiment in the Civil war. He was six.
ty-four years old.
Lieut.. Gen. Stephen d. Lee, com.
mandar of the Tennessee DEPARTING emit,
United Confederate Veterans, will Is.
sumo the Office Of commandments
of the organization, made vacant by
the death OF Gen. John B. Gordon.
Dr. John Kost, formerly professor
in Adrian college and at one time
chancellor of Heidelberg university,
died at his home in Adrian, Mick. He
was eighty-six years old. His writ.
ings and original researches had been
brought into prominence in iRterna.
tional scientific circles.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21
THAWlNo PROCESS FATAL.
One Killed ard Thr-e May Die From
Dynamite.

Phillips, Wis. Ian 10. - William
Niemale was instantly killed and three
others probably fatally injured by an
eyplosjnn ~ dynamite in one OF the
camps OF the J X Davis Lumber com
many naar This city. Niemaler placed
six sticks OF dynamite On hoard ON
the stove to thaw IL out. when the
hoard caught Gre and the dynamite
was exploded.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

The best thing about M Quad's 67
cent brand of champagne Is that, when
his stenographer guessed she would
have some, he didn't have TO ask her
to guess again.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

Z AS soon as each Of the two powers
has discovered how much the other
can be forced to concede without
sighting the negotiations between ia
pan and Russia will be brought to an
amicable close.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

Lens grinders want more pay and
the wholesale price of the material
for eyeglasses has advanced. After q
while It will cost near-sighted man
something To look at what ara termed
the free shows.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

A Boston jury composed Of unmar,
ried men has declared pretty woman
guilty OF forgery. Perhaps she in
dulged In bad grammar on the witness
stand.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

Another revolution has been started
m San Domingo. This disposes OF the
necessity OF settling the revolution that
was going on when the present one
broke out.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

No. there is no corruption" in Eng
land except that every "goggle-eyed
son of a man with influence" as one
critic expresses 1t, is given JOB At
home or in the colonies at govern
ment expense. 1t isn't exactly cor
ruption.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

M. Bertillon has added the study OF
physiogomy to his system OF criminal
detection. BY and by even detec-
tive will be able to tell criminal
when he sees him.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

why is 1t that young menJwill In
est upon paying young ladies mark.
I'd attentions" When they are the
sort that are always most easily iden-
titled III future breach OF promise
suits?
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21
ATTEMPT TRAIN WREcKING.
Sheriff With B!oodhounds on the Trail
Of the Robbers.

Pensacola, Fla, Jan. 19.-Robbers
attempted to wreck passenger train
on the Louisville & Nashville railway
last night at Mulat. Cross ties and
other distractions were piled on the
track, but the attempt was discovered
by a section hand before the arrival of
the train. Sheriff Van Pelt and dep
uty with bloodhounds left here on q
special train to capture the wreckers.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

It may be, as that French chemist
says, that there Is enough phosphorus
In the human body to make $4,000
matches, but even so, financially, the
operation would not be profitable.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

British high society has decided that
King Edward isn't aristocratic enough
Cor any good use. Which makes 1t
necessary for our own Four Hundred
to ape somebody else.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

Miss Crabtree. who as Lolita" was
once a stage fagorite, Is reported TO
have made several million dollars IN
real estate deals. Miss Craotres is
one OF the stage favorites for whom
it will apparently never be necessary
70 get up benefits.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

Perhaps Gen. Ortiz Is dreaming
that he can Law claim to that $4,000
legacy left by Cardinal Herrera y Es-
pinosa for the first Spanish general
who can invade the United States.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21
Duluth CovoIs Is Divorced.

sioux Falls g d Ian 70 - A d.
GREG of divorce has been granted to
Mrs Lena A Warrington nee Chad
nick trom r l. Wnltting'ou on the
cfu,,nd ct rrp-lry The Whi.tingtons
resloci in Duluth.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

Now that Dartmouth has beaten
Brown at debate, as we'll as at foot
ball, the new intercollegiate proper
ton reads: Brown Dartmouth 3:
Harvard Yale"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

How quickly man changes his tele.
phone voice into the natural growl
when he discovers that IL IL his wife
who has called him up.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

The horse car is expected to disap-
pear from New York city before the
end of 1904. New York is really get
ting to be quite metropolitan.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

When Milton got s25 for Paradise
Lost" lie never dreamed that in 1903
an American collector would offer
$25o 900 for the manuscript.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

Skating with the thermometer
marking 10 degrees below zero
wouldn't be half so much fun II the
boys all skated on one pond and the
girls all skated on another.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

"Ths man who talks one thing on
Sunday and lives another on week
days does untold injury" says young
Mr.. Rockefeller.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

Twenty-Five million volumes OF
Tolstoi's works have been sold so far.
Now will Mr.. Richard Harding Davis
be properly humblel
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

To Anxious Inquirer" No; as
weimar Rechtssnwalt Ia not, as you
sgnorantly suppose, a kind Of sausage
made In that town.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

The reported disappearance OF the
sea Of Azof recalls that old remark
that the sea ceaseth and 1t suficeth
us. Articulate that, please!
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

Il isn't Colombian bullets that our
soldiers need to fear in Paaama@but
those sighty-nins kinds of isthmian
fevers.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21
Russia Makes Promises.

Toxic, Jan. 10. - The Associated
Press correspondent is reliably in.
formed that Japan has received Rus
sian communication saving that Rus
STA will respect the rights aud privi-
leges already acquired by the powers
in Manchuria inner existing treaties
with China, excepting the establish.
msnt of foreign settlements, and inso.
TAR as these rights and privileges are
not prejudicial to Rpsxia'S future re,a-
tons with Manchur,a These reser, a.
tons arc regarded ss nulliiyiug the
value OF the assurances.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

II Spain is to become republic soon
the young king should get ready for 1t
by learning q trade.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

swho owns the United States?" asks
somebody. Well, the women run
things.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

A nihilist shot at Max Nordau,
doubtless to confirm the latter's
theories as to degeneration.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

A Harvard professor says some
slang words are beautiful and poetic.
He doesn't give list of them, though.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

As yet the Russian bear In the far
east Is only cub. viii Japan wait
till he grows up?
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-01-21

Toxic, Jan. Japan does not an
ticipate Russia's rejoindsr for at least
Done week. In the meantime the ma
ton is prepared and grimly reconciled
to war. Political aud other distinc-
tons have disappeared and the coun-
TRY Is periodically united. The gov
eminent is receiving many offers Of
contributions in the event of war,
amounting to many millions of yen.
The Japanese people would welcome
an honorable peace, but are resolved
10 fight before receding from their pc
tition in Oriental affairs. They fear
the aggression OF Russia and believe
If it is not stopped now 1t never will
be stopped
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05
A Ben franklin Story.

When Benjamin Franklin was on his
famous mission in Paris ne and Silas
Deane were one day discussing the
numerous errors they found in Able
Reynars "Histoire des Deux hides,
when the author of that work happened
TO come In upon them. They told the
good man the subject Of their CONVERSE
ton and the able Immediately denied
that there were any errors In his his
tory.
His attention was called to the story
of a certain Polly Baker and an eloquent
address which the able credited her with
making before a Massachusetts court.
The able insisted that it was true story,
but admitted that he could not remem-
Der his authority for It. Or. Franklin
was shaking with laughter during the
protestations Of the learned French
man.
At last he said: IL will tell you, able,
the origin of that story. When | was
a printer and editor of newspaper we
were sometimes slack Of news, and to
amuse our customers | used to fill up
our vacant columns with anecdotes and
fables and fancies Of my own. and this
tale of Polly Baker Is one of my max
ing
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05
HUNTERS AFTER THE GAME
Poor Bunny and Bob White Having
Merry Time.
CHARLEY PlTZeR BAGGED ONE
Another Man Shoots Pet Rabbit and
Deputy Sheriff Referring Was Hot
After a Bear.
Alter a Bear.

Alas. poor bunny and Bob whitel
The fields and woods Of Berkeley
county swarm with gunners, who were
banging away at everything that can
hop, skip or fly. From the rural pre-
cincts comes the report that for the
first three days of the hunting season
the explosion of guns sounded like a
japanese attack upon Port Arthur.
Eager hunters are seeking the fields
every day, but all of them do not come
back with game.
Rising up early in the morning the
man with the doublebarrel and the
festive yellow dog HES him forth in
the cold. gray dawn. and, returning
late at night, brings with him msnv
of those wild things which latelg at
blinking st the sun and uddling
close. Even though the tofton-tail
has waxed plentiful and multiplied
greatly upon the face of the earth
during the last summer. yet have lis
numbers been terrifcallv diminished
and his families scattered in the
frying pans of the earth's hungry.
A young man went to Back Greek
valley Wednesday. scared up 20 rsrfrs
but got none until he shot a half.
grown bunny pet belonging 0 lady
living nearby. She ouicklev gor
kettle of boiling water, and the young
man executed mastery Kuropatkiu
retreat, each hastv step being &C om-
panied by the lamentsti + the
owner of the slain pet.
Charlie Pitzer was out and got QUE.
1t was blind. He had no dog. or he
would have done greater execution.
for he's dead shot.
Sheriff Stuckey was out all morning
looking for quail with an over-erown
boss pistol, and explained his nom
success by saying that the blamed
things were shy and persisted IN fly
ing away before he could draw a bead.
The terrific boom of the deadly gun
of Deputy Sheriff Kettering was heard
in the hills to the westward. From
the amount of firing done he has
covy of black bears cornered and was
trying to bag the whole outfit. He
will also go after wild turkeys next
week.
Some BARNARD pheasants and sew
eral guineas helped to swell the bag of
one hunter Wednesday, and it is said
that an irate farmer chased another
man off his place at the point of an
unloaded gun.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05
BRITISH GOLF CHAMPION.
Miss Lottie bod Crossed the Ocean TO
Play in International
Games.

Philadelphia--Miss Lottie bod, cham
pion English woman golfer. made posi-
BILE an International golf championship
by her entry in the games played at
Philadelphia Miss bod did not win the
international championship. but her en-
try in the games gave them a great
ly added interest, and she made many
friends among American golf players.
Miss bod won the English champion
ship which she holds on the famous
Troon links last May, at the annual
tournament of the Lady's Golf Union
OF Great Britain, which, by the way. is
the one thoroughly sound, representa-
tive and democratic championship meet
ing In Great Britain This is because 1t
has not been confined to narrow group
of links. but has been held impartially
in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
IN turn.
Miss Dod's first instructor on the links
was her brother, Anthony bod, and prior
20 the victory at Troon she had been a
bronze medalist-in 1898-and the hold
or of many records. including a IA at
Moreton, her home club, and 80 over
the mems course at Troon, both made
with the solid ball.
Always brilliant from the tee. Miss
bod is also very steady in approach
ing and putting. She was the champion
lawn tennis player for several seasons
before taking up golf in the tournament
way. and she plays both games with
equal pleasure But Miss bod is the
embodiment Of the athletic English gen.
tiewonan that Du Maurier loved to de-
rAct, and marvel Of energy, changing
from the links or the court to hockey
fshe has played forward In the English
w. 5cotswomen's matoh). and she Il
En adept al figure skating.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05

He Has Risen from Telegraph Appren-
tice to the Top in the Railroad World
Central railroad, the palladium of the
railway world.
As soon as he had become proficient
ut the telegrapher's key Brown was given
q position with the ST. Paul road, with
headquarters at water tank in Wiscon-
sin, says the Daily News. Next he be-
came assistant train dispatcher. When
his chief was promoted he took his
chiefs old place, and soon he was made
division superintendent. The other
roads wanted him and in 1880 he went
10 the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
railrUad, where he worked so earnestly
that IL years later he was chosen gen.
eral manager. He held this position I'M
til 1901, when he was elected vice-pres-
ident and gensral manager OF the Lake
rAore & Michigan Southern.
Mr.. Browns new headquarters were.
In Cleveland, but his home was in Chi
cagos Without moving his household
efrecss To the Ohio city, he went into the
Esw field and worked there until he was
made yice-president of the New York
Central, when, still holding his position
with the Lake Shore line, he removed
10 New York, where he lived at The
Netherlands hotel, almost within
stones throw of the great Vanderbilt
mansion. Then he returned to Chicago,
but again has been transferred to New
York, where within a short time, we'll
Informed railroad men say before the
first of the year. he is to occupy the
presidents chair Of the New York Gen.
trial railroad company In place of Pres
ident Newman, who, gossip declares, is
to be made chairman of the consolidated
bhard.of directors Of the New York Gen.
fsl and the Lake Shore.
The consolidation Of these two boards
Of directors is looked upon as one OF the
most important steps in railroad circles
in recent years, as II will bring under
one roof, practically, two immense prop
critics and foreshadows still further ac-
ton of unity-the taking in Of the Chi
cago & Northwestern system, which IL
already owned by the Vanderbilts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05
CHINESE GIRL IN SOCIETY.
Miss Cheng to Participate in the So
cial Frivolities Of Our Ma
tional Capital.

Washington. - Capital society Is
awaiting with interest the Coming out"
OF Miss Cheng daughter OF Sir Chentung
LANG Cheng, the Chinese minister to
the United States. which is to occur early
this winter. The Chinese envoy is
widower, and his daughter is therefore
the mistress Of the Chinese legation,
position which she is qualified to fill
with much credit to herself, her father
and the country which he represents.
She will be the first high-born Chinese
woman who has ever formally partici-
pated in the social festivities of Wash
ington, and her opportunities In this Gi-
rection are due. no doubt. to the factthat
her father was educated In this coun-
try and is anxious that his children
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05
PARALYSIS CAUSED DEATH.
Mother of Mrs. osbourn, of Near This
sCity. Died at williamsport.

Mother of Mrs. Osbourn, of Near This
iCity, Died at Williamsport.
Mrs. Henrietta Cvester, mother OF
Mrs. Ssllie Osbourn, of near this city.
died aU II O'Clock Monday night at
the home IF her sop-in-law, U. q.
Norris, in Williamsport. of paralysis.
aged II years. She suffered stroke
of paralysis about week ago and
since that time never 'allied. She
was formerly Miss Herr and was
born ct BWilliausport, VIII ere SIZE
has always resided. She has been a
member of the Lutheran church since
childhood.
She is survived by the following
children: Mrs. Ssllie Osbourn, of
near this city; Mrs. Milton Norris,
of Hagerstown; Mrs. Mary Norris, OF
Williamsport. The following sisters
also survive: Mrs. Ann Lafever. OF
Williamsport Mrs. Jane Osbourn,
of Shepherdstown and Mrs. Elizabeth
Entler. of Los Angeles, Cal The
funeral occurred Thursday after.
noon at O'Clock, Rev. M. d. Gaver'
officiating. Interment in Riverview
cemetery
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05
One OF Many.

H.. A. Tisdale, of Summerton. S. c.,
suffered for twenty years with the piles
Specialists were employed and many rem
edies used but relief and permanent good
was found only in the use of DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve. This is only one
of the many cures that have. been effect
ed by this wonderful remedy. In buying
Witch Hazel Salve it is only necessary to
see that you get the genuine DeWitt's'
made by E. c. Dewitt & Co, in Chicago
and a cure is certain. Dewitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cures all kinds of piles. cuts
skin bruises, eczema, letter, ringworms
burns, diseases, etc. Sold by c. w. Ia.
bier and w. S. Harper & Co., druggists.