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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
DUPED BY A CLEVER F0RGER.
St. Paul and Minneapolis Banks Swindied
Out of Ten Thousand
Doiinrs

ST. PAUL, MINI, Jan. 4.-For three
weeks the banks of st. PaIl and Minneap-
OILS have suppressed the fact that re-
markably clever forger has circulated
among them and has departed hence with
his pocket lined with coin to the extent of
over $4,000. While operating in this city
the forger was known, by several names
The one that he assumed in dealing with
the Union Bank was Esch. Another one
of his aliases was Charles R. Rhodes. He
made his first appearance in the Twin
Cities something over month ago and
opened small accounts at a number of
banks of both towns. His .forgeries were
in the majority OF cases accomplished by
means of a bank cashiers certifcation
stamp. This was the case with the Union
and Commercial paper. The man had
taken blank check on the Northern Ex-
change, filled 1t out as he desired and put
on the stamp of certifcation with Cashier
Adolph Gallasch's signature. The forged
signature of the maker was that of a de-
positor of the Northern Exchange Bank.
The checks were then passed at the Union
and Exchange banks. Esch said he de-
sired to place part of the amount on de-
posit. He drew out almost the full amount
of the check, however, and this was his
course at all of the banks
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received by them with as little delay as is
compatible with the thorough and impair
tial consideration of the subject to be dealt
with.
Upon assembling in the diplomatic room
the commissioners Immediately proceeded
to the selection of presiding officer, who
will hereafter be designated as president.
AS was expected, Justice Brewer was
chosen unanimously.
President Brewer proceeded to admins
ter the oath of Office to the other commits
sioners, and Commissioner Alvey acted in
like capacity for the president.
a motion to designate clerk to act for
the present temporary session of the COM
mission was adopted, and J. Walter Blan-
ford, private secretary of the Secretary of
State, was accordingly designated.
Commissioner Gilman moved that an
inquiry be made as to the best map show
ing the physical characteristics of the
country in question, and whether it could
be reproduced in convenient form for the
use of the commission. This was adopted
and tie committee authorized Commits
sioner Gilman to make such an inquiry.
This concluded all business for the pres
ent, and the commission adjourned to
meet on Saturday next, January IL, unless
the president of the commission chose to
select another date, in the diplomatic
room of the Department of State.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
ERASTUS WIMAN TALKS.
The Aged Financier Farors the Monroe
Doctrine.

DOctfJAe.
NEW YORK. n. Y, Jan. 4-Erastus
Wiman, who appeared as public speaker
for the first time since his vindicatlon by
the courts, addressed tonight the Charles
town Association, group of West Vir-
ginians that yearly dine together at the
"Arena," on Thirty first street.
In the course of his remarks Wiman re-
ferred to the Monroe doctrine and the
Venezuelan boundary question, and said:
at is on record that before President
Monroe announced his famous postuIate
Thomas Jefferson had been consulted, and
in remarkable letter he had replied that
the adhesion to this principle was the most
momentous which had been offered to his
contemplation since the Declaration of In
dependence"
Mr.. Wiman said that as British SUBJ
iect it was hardly to be expected he could
at first blush advocate it. Yet the sober
second thought, about which we now hear
SO much, had brought him to the conclu-
sion that there was no principle for which
the United States could more righteously
contend and there was no danger which
these free people might not incur to en-
force it. But in encouragement there need
English people were right in their conten-
ton England wanted no more than she
was entitled to on the one hand, and on
the other the United States was willing
that all she was entitled to should be
awarded to her.
1t may be difficult to justify the bellig-
erent attitude of the President in moment
of profound peace, and it may be almost
as difficult to justify the refusal to settle a
subtle claim n remote wilderness by the
simple means of referring it to disinter-
ested friends. But intelligent and COM
prehenslve investigation, as proposed by
the United States, was certainly the only
way in which to beget the removal of all
cause of difference between two nations so
| bound up together that they could not
| fight where one only wants what it is en-
titled to and the other is ready to grant it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
THE ELEVATI0N OF SA70LLL
Catholic Digntanes and Many Others Ga
to Baltimore to Attend the
Ceremony

BALTIMORE, Md, Jan. 4.-Catholic
church dignitaries have been arriving on
almost every train to-day to attend the i'm
posing ceremonies at the Cathedral to-
morrow, when Cardinal Satolh will take
the third step in his elevation. Besides
the members of the hierarchy and clergy
attending the ceremony there will be re-
markable assembly of distinguished per-
sons of this and other cities. There will
be a fair representation of the diplomatic
and governmental circles present.
In addition to several foreign Ministers
and army and navy officers of high rank
there will also be present Vice President
Stevenson, Postmaster-Gen Wilson,
Secretary Herbert, Senator Brice of Ohio
and Mrs. Brice. Senator Pettigrew of South
Dakota and his wife, Senator and Mrs.
Elkins of West Virginia, Senator Roche of
North Dakota and Senator Carter of Mon
tana
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
General Oliver Slain and Campos
Said to Be Badly
Wounded.
THREE THOUSAND PRISONERS
The Commanding Position to Havana
Captured and the City May
Soon Be Taken.

HAVANA, CUBA, Jan. At is reported
that battle was fought to-day near Colon
in which the Spanish troops suffered
heavy loss.
The insurgents gained the position
which commands Havana, and it is said
that they will have the city inside of
twenty-four hours.
The insurgents also captured 5000 Span
ish artilierymen. 1t is said General Oliver
was killed and General Campos seriously
wounded.
The latest news from the front is that
the Cubans captured Guines last night,
cutting communication between the main
forces of Campos' army and Havana.
The heights around this city are being
hurriedly fortified and new garrisons have
been established at Jesus del Monte, Ma
riana and other stragetic suburban out
posts to prevent the Cubans from cutting
off the water supply.
A strong guard has also been placed to
protect the gas works from the emissaries
of the Cubans, who are suspected of pur-
pose to cripple the plant and leave the
city in darkness.
The track of the Havana and Matanzas
Railway was torn up last night between
Bainao and Aguacate, in the vicinity of
which town 1000 Cuban cavalry were en-
camped this morning. Families living in
the country are rushing to this city.
General Arderius to-day sent troops to
fortify Bainao, beyond which point traffic
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
READY FOR BUSINESS,
Brewer Elected President
of the Venezuelan
Commission.
FIRST MEETING HELD.
All of the Members Were in
Attendance Except Mr..
White.
GIVEN THEIR CERTIFICATES.
The Investigators Will Proceed With
the Work and Report With
out Delay.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 24.-The
Venezuelan commission met at IL o'clock
this morning in the diplomatic room of
the Department of State. Messrs. Cou-
dert, Brewer, Alvey and Gilman were
in attendance Mr.. White is absent and is
not expected to join the commission until
next week. The four commissioners re-
mained with Secretary Olney for half an
hour discussing routine matters pertaining
to their origin. Mr.. Olney did not partici-
pate in any of the work of the commission.
and when the commissioners emerged
from his Office into the diplomatic room he
remained behind.
Each member of the tribunal, with the
exception of Professor White, received his
formal certificate of appointment from the
President to-day. The form of this Gre
Dental is peculiar and extremely explicit,
urging the commissioners to proceed with
out delay, pointing out rules for their
government and noting that the report
must be made to the President. The SUBJ
stance of the credential is as follows:
you are hereby appointed member of
the commission to investigate and report
upon the true location of the divisional
line between the territory of the republic
of Venezuela and that of British Guiana. +"
1t is expected that the commission will
avail itself of all possible sources OF infor-
nation, will apply to the matter all perti-
nent rules of municipal and international
law, and will make report to the Presi-
dent of their conclusions, together with the
evidence and documents submitted to and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

German Emperor's gratuitous insult to
England in the message of congratula-
tions sent by him to President Kruger
furnishes another argument in favor of
Great Britain's pushing on the work of
increasing and strengthening her arma-
ments.
The Globe says: cit is profound mis-
take to imagine that England win not
fight whatever insults may be offered to
her. British passion is steadily rising and
the solicitude of the Ministers is to pre-
vent premature outbreak"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

is suspended. The cane fields in the vi
cinity are all burning.
Fort Victoria, near Sagua La Grande,
yesterday surrendered to the Cuban forces
without firing a shot.
Intense excitement prevailed in the city
last night. Wild rumors emanating from
the palace were circulated, but the Gov
ernment officials denied hat anything
unusual had happened.
1t was learned, however, that strict
orders had come from Madrid to suppress
all unfavorable reports, and, as conse-
quence, no messages, even to the Madrid
papers, were allowed tc go out.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
CORBErrs Ex- WIFE WEDs.
She Becomes the Bride of Fred 1
1IdsIGry.

NEW YORK, n. Y, Jan. A morning
paper says Olive Lake, the divorced wife
OF James ]. Corbett, the pugilist, was mar
ried on Decent Der 81 to Fred L. Masury, a
young man well known in this city. The
couple were married by civil process on
Staten Island. None of the relatives of
either, except Mr.. Masury's brother and
the brides father, knew of the ceremony.
Corbett expressed surprise tonight
when seen at the Columbia Theater, Bos-
ton, and said he knew nothing about it.
He would make no comment.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
HOLD FoRCIBLE POSSESSION.
There Is Strife Oper the Mine Jumping
at PictOr.


at PictOf.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Jan. A.
News comes from Cripple Creek that there
has been a good deal OF trouble near Victor
over the jumping of the Conejos claim.
1t seems that in August last certain parties
claimed the assessment work on the prop
erty was not done in 1893 and staked new
claim on the ground. Ever since Decem-
Der 81 100 men armed with Winchesters,
under the command of John Calderwood,
president of the miners union, and Mar
shall Bell, have held forcible possession of
the property and haves.stopped all work on
the part of the owners, who have driven
men off who tried to do the work.
An injunction will be applied for to
restrain the would-be jumpers. More
trouble will probably occur.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
Cnmnht n, q LandsLfde.

TELLURIDE, Colo, Jan. "A section
of a mountain top near here broke away
early this morning and came tearing down
to the valley, crushing all before it. John
Miller, a miner, was caught in the rush
and instantly killed. Considerable dam.
age was dore to surrounding country.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
ArrtUat of the Italia.

NEW YORK. N. Y, Jan. 4.-The over
due steamer Italia, for which some
anxiety has been felt during the last few
days, anchored IN quarantine at 10:4O
o'clock tonight after a very rough pas
sage. All on board are well.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
PREP PlRING Il MESSAGE.
President Crespo to Resist InUasio
aud INJUSTICE.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Jan. 4.-The Her
AIDS special cable from Caracas, Vene-
zuela, says: President Crespo IS preparing
message to the people of Venezuela, in
which he will dilate upon the boundary
dispute at length. He will fully express
his views upon English aggression beyond
the limits of British Guiana, and will ap-
peal to the citizens of the republic to unite
in patriotic resistance to invasion and in
justice.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21
EstrayS

| have taken up eleven stray horses
in Midland township, 1920 section
p, described az follows. Came TO
my place Friday, May 1st. One
white pony mare about five years
old, branded with c and ID, bar un-
der ID, ON left shoulder and b on left
hip. Two very dark bay geldings
with small star in foreheads, weight
about eleven hundred, n Of which
is branded with j and hall circle be-
meath it ON the on the left hind foot.
Three yearling mare colts, two bays
and one roam; one mare, weight
about $50. One roa geldin%
branded with circle and two bars
beneath on left hind leg and circle on
left shoulder. One iron gray gelding
weight about 1850 branded with l.
on left shoulder. One bay two year
old colt with white strip on face and
| three white feet and one sorrel geld
ing about two years old with four
white feet. Owner can have SAM
by paying expenses.
20t3 PERCY NICHOLAS, Miller.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21
COUNTY EDUCATIONAL MATTERS
BY SUPERINTENDENT MORTON.

The following persons were success
ful In passing the examination Tor
graduation: Anna Rymal,, David
Moncur, Lee Dean, j.. /. Mcneil, Mary
Burns, Guy Kelley, Clara Olson,
Margie Davis, Anna Olson, Carrie
Furman, VIM. Hubbard, Lewis Kel-
Tough, Edith Campbell.
The graduating exercises will be
held in Miller, June 26th.
The MSS. as n. whole, were better
than those OF last year, and even
those who failed TO reach the requir-
ed standard should not be discOur-
aged. OF course there is a certain
feeling Of regret that will arise for a
time hut the knowledge OF certain
deficiencies should arouse you to
greater efforts along these lines, and
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21

Leonard Percival, proprietor OF
the new broom factory, went to
Woonsocket last week. On his re-
turn another press will added to his
factory, and he will begin the manu-.
facture of brooms at the rate OF
about 80 dozens per week. Bert Law
renee and Harry Clifford will assist in
the work and learn the business.
The broom-corn so far used was
raised by Mr.. PeIcival, but hereafter
he will ship in all material used. He
can turn out any size OF brooms,a and
they will compare with the best
produced anywhere. His factory is
located in the Hayward building
opposite the Vanderbilt.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21
Rev. J. f. Clark, of Victor, is in

Rev. J. F. Clark, of Victor, is in
Miller this week, returning from con-
ference. He will be transferred from
Victor to a point on the Red river in
North Dakota. He says the people
of Victor and vicinity, Sanb0rn Go.
are doing we'll, but that it is because
of their creamery, which he pronoun-
ces a fine thing for the community.
After visiting points immediately
east of here, and talking with farm
ers, creamery people and merchants,
Rev. Clark is considerably surprised
that the enterprising people in and
about Miller are not moving to Sc
cure q creamery at this place.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21

Redfeld Journal:-The infant so n
of DR.. Burch and wife met with II
distressing accident on Friday list.
Mrs. Burch was visiting at Mrs. Ais
er's and Baby Burch was playing on
the floor. He opened Il cuplIoard
and got hold of a bottle OF cPrbolic
acid setting conveniently in reach.
In an instant his face, month and
neck were covered with the b~listering
burning fluid. The Coctor. admin
istered an eMetic to disco yer if the
little fellow had swallowed any OF
the acid, which proved happily not
so. The shock proved too much for
Mrs. Burch who vas Frustrated by
fainting spells for some hours after,
ward.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21

J. NJ. King, of st. Lawrence, has
established n new industry-Or rath-
er, a new departure in his stock bust
ness. While in Chicago recently with
stock he made the discovery that
there are quite a number OF calves
shipped into the stock-yards for
veal, which are condemned by reason
of being too young. Mr.. King pur-
chased about 100 of these calves at
a low figure and shipped them home.
If the experiment OF raising them on
a mixture of milk and prepared food
proves successful, he will have open
ed a new avenue through which young
stock may be obtained. Mr.. King
saws that no one has eve before at
tempted to take these calves and
raise them as he is doing.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21

The Young daughter OF P.S. Doug
lass, of Gilbert township, died at her
home Sunday. No particulars were
learned except that the funeral oc-
Cured at st. Lawrence Tuesday.
The community's sincere sympathy
is rendered Mr.. Douglass in his great
sorrow, the loss of a son, wife and
daughter, following so closely one
after the other. Under pressure OF
intense grief it is difficult to bring
the mind to a state OF submission
that THY will, not mine, be DONE
But when the heart longs for conso-
lation and cries out in anguish for IL
tightening of It's almost ~unbearable
load, where can we turn to but to
the One who has offered to bear all
our burdens?
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21

Tell me, We winged winds that
round my pathway roar, do younot
know some quiet spot where wives
clean house no more; some lone, Sc
luestered leafy dale, some island
ocean girt, where life is not one
ceaseless war with cobwebs and with
dirt: where only natures carpet
spreads beneath the tired feet, and
whittier mel are ne,er compelled the
emerald folds to beat? The light
breeze famed my head and face, and
said, "beaton, there's nosuch place.
FIX
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21
TeochorS' Examination.

Those who desire to take the reg
ular examination for certificate to
teach school in Hand county, ;. d.,
will report at the office of county Su-
perintendent, Miller, 5. D., at .
o'clock \. NJ, Friday, June 9TH, 1896,
LEVI i. MORTON, Supt.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21

An elegant line OF SAM
Mes of Brussels, Velvet,
Moquette, Administer and
Ingram carpets just reed
at j. w. Coquillette's. Call
and examine them at once
and learn prices.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21

Newman Gardner went to Rock
ham Tuesday to take charge OF the
G. & \. W. station at that point:
He is a clever young man and Will
make Il good agent. His place OF
assistant agent is filled here by Il
Mr.. Ferguson. of DeSmet.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21
Half Rates TO pittsburg.

The North Western Line will, on
May "a and %, sell excursion tick
cts to Pittsburg, Pa, and return at
one far. for the round trip, limited
until May 30, 1896. For tickets
and full information apply to agents
Chicago K NOrth-W estern Ry.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21
BY some trnnge fatality it seems

By some strange fatality it seems
the Red Lake, Mimi, reservation
lands are to be opened and no Miller
boomers ars there to take part.
Five thousand people shivered in
the rain and cold before the opening.
1T takes all kinds OF people to
make up this world" and, as the old
lady said "thank God | amt one OF
'pm -
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21

The gum used on [. S. postage
stamps will hereafter be tlayored.
Give me a vanilla two" Orr FIVE
cents worth OF chocolate one "a
strawberry three, please" and, what
favors have YOU will be n few OF
the demands and inquiries that Will
make life miserable for the postal
clerkS.-EX.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21

There is considerable talk of Prof.
G. l.. Pinkham of Miller being selected
to the presidency of the B~rookings
college. That would be a very pro-
per thing for the authorities to 10
and for the polit icians, n sort OF
poetic Justice"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21

Robert Kerr, the harness man, has
been seriously i'll for several days.
He was taken down in March with
grippe, and has not been able to
throw it off yet. 1t is he hoped
that he will soon start upon the
road to recovery. VIM. Graham has
charge of the harness shop during
his sickness.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21

Mr.. Berry and two daughters, OF
Spring Hills township, We're Miller
visitors on Monday. The little girls
announce that they duly celebrated
Mr.. BIS 41st birthday at their home
last Friday.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21

Rev. DAVIS will preach memorial
services in the Presbyterian church
next Sunday at II A. NJ, and Rev.
lobe will preach in the evening at
the usual hour. -. ,
All old soldiers, whether members OF
the G. A. r. or not, are requested to
meet at the q. A. r. hall in Miller at
1890 A. NJ. next Sunday.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21

Clerk Smith received notice yester-
dav from Congressman Picker that
he had introduced Especial bill in the
House to increase the pension oiCap-
tain J. A. Hughes to $50 per month,
and hopes to secure its passage.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21

Redfeld Observation-Disclosures Gard
ne1 was in from Zell on Sunday. He
reports that the Zell creamery is pro-
crossing nicely. Farmers in that VI
cinity are awakening to the real val
ne of this creamery in their midst.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21

Confidential circulars advertising
counterfeit money have been received
lately by several persons at Miller,
and doubtless elsewhere, asking
them to be agents. 1t is gratifying
to note that there are few people i'll
this day and agewho give such things
n second thought.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21
stray Taken UD.

have taken up at my place York
township Sec u, n 2 year old
mare, iron gray; dark name and
tail, and black feet. Owner can
have same by paying expense.
THOs. KELLEY. 21t3S
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21

Huronite:-W. A. Cawood, OF HAND,
county, is spending n few days mere,
The guest OF his sisters, Mrs. MILAN
anu Miss Emma Cawood.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21

Gardner Bros. of Rec Heights have
five car loads of good strong posts at
) and 8 cents, also IL cal OF the best
Glidden barbed wire which they will
sell at the lowest possible figure.
19t5#
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21
Advertised Letters.

For the week ending May Is 30;
the following letters remain
FOR in the Miller p~ostoffice.
Mill 4 Co.
Clarence Miller.
Mr.. Obey.
Mrs, Ellen O'Donnel.
Parties calling forabove will please
,,valyartised. JOIN PUsEY, P.'al.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21

e. < y. W. section fOremcn have
been directed to cause the arrest OF
persons caught riding bicycles on
the railroad track. Perhaps the
"~scorchers" would set the ties on fire.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-21

Tie Ladies Aid Society of the
Presbyterian church will meet with
Mrs. 5. V. Christ Wednesday after
noon May 21th.
Mrs. r. {. Hess, Sec'y.