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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07
A Record Breaker.

6" hope you like your work, my
lad" said a benignant elderly per-
son to an errand boy as they waited
to cross a street. "Men who take
pride in their work are the men who
succeed"
ooh, Pm a record breaker, the
manager says"
"That's the way for a boy to talk.
Tell me how you do better than 9TH
er boys"
81 take longer to carry a message
than any Of them."-London Tit
Bits.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07
The AGE OF Elizabeth.

The class in English history was
in session, and the professor was
telling of the impressionable age at
the time of the Elizabethsn era
After speaking for some minutes on
the subject he turned to one Of the
young men and asked:
"How old was Elizabeth, Mr.,
Holmes ?"
The young man wore a farawa,
expression.
Eighteen on her last birthday
sir" came the reply.-Lippinco't's
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07

j. E. Bard made . trip down to
the Missouri river last week, and
brought back some native shrubbery
for his lawn. While there he visited
one of the old lioneer rlvermen.
Capt. Jones, at Jones landing. The
old timer has been there AZ years,
and recalls times when more than a
dozen RIVER boats would be tied up
at his landing.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07
Helped In the Robbery.

The Earl Of Balcarres had a field
Of turnips upon which he prided
himself a good deal. He once sur,
prised an old woman busily en-
ploved in filling a sack with his "a
v~orites. After giving her a hearty
scolding, TO which she replied only
By the silent eloquence Of repeated
r~ourtesies, be was walking away,
when the woman called after him
9Th. my lord. the bags unco' heavy.
Would We be sac kind as to help me
On to my back vi it?"-which he
lid forthwith, VIXEN the cuIprit de,
2amped with profuse thanks.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07
CandIes Used 40 Clock.

Various expedients for measuring
time we're in use before the inven-
ton of clocks. Alfred the Great
caused six tapers to be made for his
daily Use. Each taper was twelve
inches long and Of proportionate
diameter. The whole length was
divided into twelve parts of one
inch each, of which three would
burn for one hour, so that each Ia
per should be consumed in four
hours. The six tapers, lighted one
after another, lasted twenty-four
hours.-Indianapolis News.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07
All IL Nseded

81 made this potato salad for you
myself" smiled she. isn't il deli
.ious?"
at would be-" assented her hus-
band. "if YOU had put a little more
oil and vinegar and pepper and mus.
ta7d seed and horseradish in the
dressing arl introduced a sliced egg
or two and a few white onions and
ief. half Of the potatoes ont"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07

40 #. long with 20 TT. roadway be
built on second street in Miller, and
the said work is hereby ordered done
under bridge contract now in
force.
The above resolution was unanim-
ously adopted.
On motion the Hulbert-G rand
road petition for $500. 90 for grading
road west from Washington was
granted.
Commissioners claims were then
allowed:
Ed. Andrews, s DAYS and IS
iiilies = .....''.. ol4 ~
G.. +. Erickson, ) DAYS and 2
miles ...... ....... -. 20 10
John McMurtry, ) days and
30 miles ........ u 80
Chas. Roth, 8 DAYS and 50
miles ....-.. 10 ~
Henry Scott, ) days and 40
miles,. .-.......... -. ~ w
Board adjourned.
Henry Scott. ID. A. Lewis.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07
Had to Learn to Love Him.

"Was it a case Of love at frs,
sight when you and your husband
met, Mrs. Wimperley?"
"No, indeed; not as far as ] Was
concerned, anyhow. The first time
| ever saw my husband he was sit.
ting on the sidewalk, having just
stepped upon an orange peel. And,
dear me. | had no dea then that ]
could ever learn TO respect him.
Chicago Record Herald
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07

A goodly number Of Easter Star
members and their families gather
ed at the Masonic Temple last Thurs
day evening and enjoyed the Nav
Festival, which is held annually by
Crescent Capter. The evening con
sisted of music, games and d basket
supper prepared by the members.
On SATURDAY. afternoon the younger
children were given a party. which
they greatly enjoyed. Nav baskets
were hung III a closely woven cob
web, which the youngsters un-
wound; they darced the May pole
and we're served a dainty lunch by
the committee in charge.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07
Base ball Minstrel Show, Opera
House, May 1870, 1914.

Orient Argus: Mrs FredoIin
Bucher died at her home In Fairview
twp, TUESDAY morning at 4 O'Clock
Mrs Butcher has been confined to her
home for the past two months. and
for some tune 1t was thought that
she was getting better but since
about a week ago she has failed
very rapidly The funeral was held
at the St. Liborious Church at Polo,
Thursday, and the remains were in
tered in the Polo Cemetery.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07
A Particular Farmer.

'Pardon me-" asked a lady Of
whom the New York Mail has
heard. 'Tbut are these eggs fresh
laid?"
absolutely, madam" replied the
grocer. "The farmer I purchase my
eggs from won't allow his hens to
lay them any other way"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07

Don't fail to witness the "Disap'
pearancc of Dora at the Miller
opera house, Saturday evening. May
och. Seats on sale at flambly's.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07

After June lst the Crahtree Cash
Mercantile Store. of this city. will
be known as the Scofeld Cash Mer-
cantiIc Store, the ScorieId Bros, Of
Wisconsin. having closed a deal for
the purchase of the stock Mr. Graft
tree has built up an extensive busi
ness during the last ten years, con.
Quoted wholly on A cash basiSo He
will dispose of his residence proper
tv. here and with his family will 10
cate in California near his brothers
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07

A pair of twin girls arrived at the
home of Mr. and Mrs J. NJ. Almond
last week in Midland twp.
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USlNESS...
FIvE N PER LINE

uyou have snS thug To sell, or N you lie
sire To buy anything, y three or four Inc
notice lon the PEEs- " ~ bring results.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07
ADDITIONAL LOCAL

Base Ball Minstrel Show, Opera
House, Nav 1920. 1914.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07

Mis- Margaret Duthle Of this city
i to be a member Of the teaching
faculty Of the summer school at
Huron College. where she will be in
structor IN geography, South DAko'
ia history and photography The
session viii bcpn June 18th and CON
tunue t"r SIX weeks. Teachers, who
attend summer schools. will he
giyeu credit for institute attendance
m the county where they teach.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07

At the Presbyterian Church reXt
Sabbath morning at 1890 the pastor
will observe Mothers Day by a
ermon on Oar Mothers and Our
Homes" Evening sermon at 500
p. m on An old testament hero
Please note the change of the time
of evening services to one,half hour
later for The summer. G.. +. at 7
%. IN. church service at 8 p m.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07
colts Estrayed

Two ) year old mare colts. iron
gray, one 3 yr old sorrel colt. white
strip in face Notify Clyd, Keys.
Pleasant Valley twp phvne, Miller
p. .. 23t3"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07

Pierre Journal Missess Ellie and
Rhoda Dawson entertained. AT their
apartments. Mrs G. p. Titus Sun
day school class of the MethodlSt
church, As "A farewell to their teach
or, who lett today for RedheId to
live. A very pleasant evening was
spent. after which a delicious four
course luncheon was served by the
hos,ess. The rooms were very
PRETTY decorated for the occasion.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07
Buy a Home on Installment pia:

Buy a Home on InStallment Pia:r
A new residence property in East
Miller for sale on instaIIment plan
A home for the price Of your month
~ rent. Get our proposition 1915
Bushiield d Bushfiel /,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-05-07

Two lines of goods will he discontinued to
make room for a larger stock of Hardware and
others goods, so until June First only, You can
buy
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03
nation WILL MOURN
HER VERA Cruz DEAD
National Honors to Be Paid for
Bodies of Thirteen Men Killed in
Occupation of City.
SHIP WILL BRING THEM HOME

National honors are to be paid to the
heroes who gave their lives in the oCcu-
patton Of Vera Cruz.
The bodies Of these men. thirteen blue
jackets and four marines, will be brought
from Vera Cruz to New York on board
the armored cruiser Montana At pres
ent the Montana is engaged in refugee
work. but will probably be ready to sail
for the United States Monday or Tues
day. arriving in New York from eight
to ten days later.
The battleships Iowa, Indiana and
Massachusetts,, the old first line ships
which fought in the Spanish war. now
the Montana at sea, outside the Della
to New York, or meet the Montana on
harbor
will be fired from the forts at the
entrance of New York harbor. and re-
turned by the Montana and the three
battleships. Other details of the cere-
monies in honor OF the nations dead
have been left by Secretary Daniels in
the hands of Capt Albert Gleayes, COM
mandant OF the brooklyn Navy Yard.
and Capt. H. c. Dunn, L. S. N, super
visor of the New York harbor.
From New York the bodies of the sea-
men will be sent to their homes. In
Chicago the 1000 or more naval appren-
tices in the Naval Training Station will
parade in honor of the dead, and similar
ceremonious honors are being arranged
in the various homes of the men.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03
MOURNING PICKETS ARE
LED BY SINCLAIR BEFORE
RoCKEFELLER's OFFICES

New York, May 2.-Upton- Sinclair, the
author. who was released from Jail,
where he was serving a three-day sem
tence for creating a disturbance in front
Of the Standard Oil building. appeared
again in front of % Broadway today
with a little band of mourning pickets "
Half 2 dozen policemen were on hand
to prevent disorder, but the pedestrians
paid scant attention to the pickets.
Sinclair said he was distressed by the
threats of Sweet Marie Cans. a young
woman anarchist, to kill John ID. Rookie
feller, jr., on sight.
What we want to do is to socialize
his mind" said the author-socialist.
Magistrate Murphy today ordered the
arrest Of Sweet Marie" She was ar
rested at noon as she was on her way to
the Standard OIL offices. The woman
submitted to arrest without protest and
when she arrived at the Oak street po-
lice station, maintained a defiant atti
tude, reiterating her previous declara-
tions that Rockefeller must be wiped
on the face OF the earth
The woman gave her age as twenty
three and her birthplace as Austria.
Lieut.. Bracken suggested that Miss
CAM seek bail.
II have several friends who would
put up $1,000 to get me out. but what
is the user" asked the prisoner. II
would only keep on attacking Rookie
feller. Rockefeller had better watch
out for me. When l get out of here
will lay for him."
Three detectives arrived at Tarry-
town today. and Immediately assumed
their duties as personal bodyguards of
John d. Rockefeller. jr. They were
engaged as result of threats made in
New, York.
Guards have also been placed at
every gate in the high wire fence
that surrounds the Rockefeller estate.
Jeha .. xaekafellar. ar- raraAlns close
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03
French Duke, Who Married
Baltimore Girl, Expresses
Convictions Gained by His
Residence in Republic.

The present trouble in Mexico Is an
arachy. rather than a revolution, accord
ing to the Due de Richclieu. who Is now
in Washington. The duke married Miss
Eleanor Douglas Wise. of Baltimore. He
has spent several years In Mexico and
is familiar With conditions there.
In discussing the Mexican situation with
a Washington Herald reporter here today
the Due de RIchelieu said that In Mexico
as In most revolutions there were three
conditions considered-the political the
economic. and The social. The first was
caused by decentralization, the second,
large estates managed by Spanish over.
seers, and the third, pauperism with its
accompanying evils.
Under the Diaz administration. said
the duke, every one was congratulatinG
himself on the peace and prosperity of
the nation, when as a matter Of fact the
seeds of revolution were being uncon-
sciously sown.
Elections Controlled.
In Mexico the election Of members
dent DIaz in such a way that only one
candidate would appear before the people
for election. Secondly. the fabric of the
state rests on the efficiency OF the jefe
politico. who practically holds In his
hand all the reins OF authority, judicial.
and administrative, In the smaller COM
munities
This jefe politico is the successor of
the old Indian cacique, who was chosen
by his own people. was one Of them. and
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03

relations have come to a close. my friend
ship towards you will continue to thu
end. The many COurtesies and favors exc
tended TO me at your hands are now
pleasant mom"ntOs to flee through my
mind. as ! lay now in a bed of sickness.
However, I am surrounded by my family
and friends and my every wants are at.
tended to- / do not murmur at my pain
and suffering, as 1 suppose IL Is Gods
will, and His will will b. done, not mine.
] will now close with best wishes I'd
yourself and family. Thanking you again
for your many kindnesses, permit me ID
remain. your friend.
MICHAEL BYRNES,
Captain. Sixth precinct.
At police headquarters this letter hai
been filed. II speaks for itself
Interment will be tomorrow in Mount
Oliyet- Funeral services will be held
from the residence at $50 o'clock, fol-
lowed by requiem mass at the Church
of the Immaculate Conception. An escort
Of honor. consisting of one captain, TIVE
lieUtenants. two sergeants. and thirtI
privates will attend from the police de
partment.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03

arrived to the two companies Of marines
at the waterworks.
Five hundred Mexicans, cavalry and in
fantry, commanded by a lieutenant. sent
a messenger TO the waterworks under a
nag of truce and demanding the surren-
der of Maj Russell and his force Of third
regiment marines. The absurd demand
was rejected. The Mexicans then gave
the Americans ten minutes to lay down
their arms. Maj. Russell communicated
with headquarters and was ordered not
to fire unless fired upon.
An as. o. s." call was sent to Admiral
Badger, who replied:
"Re-enforcements sent Immediately
from the fleet Also land forces
Capt. Muslin. of the battleship Mis-
sissippi, flew to the front in Curtis
biplane and a special train was rushed
from here with orders to pick up 300
soldiers and marines. to re-enforce the
men at the source OF the water supply.
Scouts Report March.
The march OF the Mexicans toward the
reservoir had been reported by army
scouts early today. They said the Mexi-
can detachment consisted of several hum
dred men.
Steam launches from the battleship Ar
kansas were sent along the coast to
protect the Mississippis biplane from
sharpshooters. The aviators were Or
dered to hug the coast line until they
were directly opposite the water works,
which are five miles south Of here on
the coast line.
1t was evident that word of the Incl
dent had reached the Huertista head
quarters in some form, because shortly
before l 150 rurales appeared near Tejar.
They evidently expected to find a battle
in progress, but. being disappointed, rode
away.
On the theory that the demand for the
surrender of the water works was
authorized by Gen. Mas a genera
warning has been sent to all posts to be
prepared.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03
GARRISON LAYS BLAME ON
COLORADO STATE TROOPS

Charges that the State troops of
Colorado have aggravated conditions
in the strike districts were substanti-
ated by Secretary OF War Garrison yes
terday in a statement issued by him
summarizing the reports from Fed
eral officers there. The Secretary said
that the State troops had broken into
stores at walsenburg and taken arti-
cles illegally. and that similar state
of affairs had existed in the Canyon
City district.
Secretary Garrison officially con-
firmed the report that women and chill
dren. as we'll as the men strikers, have
been killed at Ludlow. and it was evil
dent that he attributed much of the
bitter feeling among the miners to the
conduct of the State troops. The Sec
reary issued a proclamation early yes
terday calling on all persons not in
the military service of the United
States in the strike districts to sur
render their arms. This proclamation
was ordered posted at all points where
disturbances have occurred.
Unless the order is complied with the
troops will be instructed to enforce 1t.
The proclamation issued by authority OF
President Wilson was as follows:
Whereas, under existing circum-
stances the possession Of arms and am
service of the United States tends to
provoke disorder and to incite domestic
violence and hinders the restoration of
normal conditions of peace and good
order, / do. by the authority of the
President of the United States. call upon
and direct all persons not in the military
service of the United States who have
arms or ammunition in their possession,
or under their control to deliver then,
forthwith to the officer at the place
herein designated. Receipts will be is
sued for all arms and ammunition SO
delivered. The above applies to .ndivid-
uals, firms, associations and corpora.
tons
This proclamation viii be signed by
the officers in command at various points
in the strike district who will designate
points for receipt Of arms. The local
commanders will be In charge of dis
arminx the populaca
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03
Anarchy, Not Revolution
MEXICAN CONDITIONS ANALYZED
Richelieu Gives His Views

usually the wealthiest and most respon-
sibie. He was thus In touch with his
people and knew their needs and customs.
In the last days of the Diaz administra-
ton. under the Influence of the centrali-
zation ideas, these jefe pollticos were
selected by the central authority and
they more and more represented not the
interests of the people but the wishes
OF those responsible for their selection.
In Mexico there Is no bond between
the governing and the governed. At the
top there Is Q government composed of
Mexicans and people OF Spanish blood.
At the bottom the poor Indian peon: be-
tween them nothing.
THE main economic cause seems TO me
to be the large land holding. yet these
huge estates. which were so severely
upbraided by Madero ard which he used
as his slogan In starting his revolution.
possibly are for the time being a neces-
sary feature because OF the large out
lay Of capital requisite for stock farming.
or the irrigation necessary to develop
arid land.
Pauperism Universal.
''Pauperism is spread all over the land;
the great pulque haciendas have en-
couraged drink; insanitary conditions of
life and immoral surroundings have
taxed the race so that all its vital en-
ergies are barely sufficient to keep II
from disappearing. What really obtains
in Mexico is not a revolution, but is a
state Of anarchy. and this may explain
why the country has not been able to
throw up a first-class man capable of
handling the situation.
AT the time of Macmillan, the cry
went up to expell foreign rule and two
great men sprang from the people.
Juarez and Diaz. But when Madero used
the platform OF cutting up large estates.
though this question WIS of vital interest
TO the lower classes. II was artificial and
not in harmony with the reality OF cir
cumstances''
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03
COOKS PARIS MANAGER DEAD.

Paris. May 2.-The death has oc-
CURED OF Georges Lemoine, for many
years manager of the Thomas Cook
d Sons branch in the French capital.
Mr.. Lemoine was a Frenchman. but
was we'll known in American and Brit
ish business colonies.
He was of a retiring nature and was
quite unknown to the thousands OF
Americans who annually do business
with Cooks and who often must have
wondered at the identity of the pre-
siding genius of the great tourist
agency's Paris branch
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03
VILLA GOING TO T0RRE0E.

chihuahua. May 2-Gen. Villa will leave
some time tonight for Torreon to super
intend the movement of troops from Tor
reon to Monterey. and thence to Tampico
and Saltillo.
are persistent, but no official advices have
been received at constitutionalists' Offices
In this city.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03
NOTED CHEMIST DIES.

Paris. May 2-Hermann Frasch. OF
Cleveland, Ohio. died here today.
Hermann Frasch was chemist and
inventor whose discoveries made him a
wealthy man. and are said to have
profted the Standard Oil Company. with
which he was identified for many years,
millions of dollars. German-born. he
went TO America when sixteen years old.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03
CONFIRMATION RECEIVED
OF PoRTuLo's REMOVAL

oficial confirmation of the reported
ousting by Gen. Huerta OF Senor Lopez
Portillo y Rojas. as minister OF foreign
affairs, was received yesterday by Senor
Riano, Spanish Ambassador here.
Senior Diano received the information
in telegram signed by Senior Roberto
A. Esteva Ruiz. announcing the resigna-
tion Of Senior Portillo, and stating that
Senior Ruiz has taken charge Of the
portfolio of foreig affairs
Senior Riano at once communicated this
information to the envoys of Argentina,
Brazil and Chile. The Spanish Ambassa'
dor declined to comment on the informa-
ton
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03
FIERY MILITANT REARRESTED

Brighton. England May "A militant
suffragette. known variously as Alice
Reed and Miss Scott was arrested here
today under the cat and mouse act. Re-
Gently she was released from prison be-
cause of illness induced by a hunger
strike The authorities learned she was
planning further incendiarism and again
arrested her.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03
JAILED FOR STARVING COWS.

Middletown. y. Y, May 2-Becaus
he is alleged to have kept four cows and
three calves in the basement of a barr
shut in without light. Charles French
a farmer. Of Sidney. has been sentenced
TO thirty days in Jail and fined so. Th'
stock We're in a starving condition wher
found.