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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-04-22
First publications Apr1Jt6
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Huron. South Dakota,
April 9th, 1897. Notice Is hereby given that
the following named settler has filed notice
OF his intention to make final homestead
proof in support OF his claim, and that said
proof viii be made before the Judge OF the
County Court. for Hand County, South Da
kota, at Miller, :. D., on Saturday, May 22d,
lSD viz.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-04-22

AUDITORS AND TREAsURERS DETAILED EXHIBIT
OF Receipts and DISBURSEMENTS sin the County OF Hand for Quarter Ending Mh
81, 1897, Showing Amount ofFunds In Treasury and where Deposited.
TEEASUEBEa7S IGxEEIIRIT-
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and we are towards il we suffer the truth to
be traduced without protest and valiant fight.
There was great applause when DR..
Minton concluded.
Various other subjects were discussed by
different speakers as follows: 1.-The soli-
darity of the Coast" DR.. Arthur Crosby;
Coast Preparation for Coast Min
istry," Rev. DR.. Martin of San Rs-
fael; THE Need of the Presb y
terrain Type OF Christian Work on the
Pacific Coast" D. Edward Collins; The
Presbyterans and Civil Liberty" Rev.
DR.. John r. Worrall OF Danville, n. Y:
1.-The Helpmeet in Presby terianism."
Frank S. Bush; "Presby terianism and
Young People" Rev. Alfred Croco Of So
nora. Interiudes OF vocal music were
rendered by Mrs. Cecil Mark, known as
"The Sweet Singer of California" owing
to her work among the Endeavorers be.
fore her marriage
Rev. DR.. Coyle of Oakland delivered the
final toast on the spirit of the Cove
nant." - He believed that more OF the
Covenanter spirit is needed on this coast,
'where men are too likely to vibrate back
and forth in the shadowy arc of theory
and speculation"
DR.. Mackenzie delivered the benedic-
ton. All crowded around Dr. Minton in
the reception-room and gave him a hearty
handshake for his defense of the church.
The entertainment committee, which
brought the affair to such a successful fru-
ition, was composed of: Rev. S. S,
Palmer, Rev. F. r. Farrand, Rev. DR.. H.
c. Minton, d. Edward Collins and ]. G.
Chown,
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interposed most strenuous objections to
any further pursuance of this subject by
Mr.. Foote
This gave Mrs. Craven's attorney the Cd.
portunity he wanted. Before ruling was
given on these objections he took the floor
and, with voice that rang through the
courtroom like bell, announced that the
defense demanded the privilege CT show
ing the jury that the San Francisco Police
Department, instead of extending its pro-
tectlng hands TO the people who gave il
lie, had been converted into q private
agency for the purpose of serving private
ends; that instead OF attending to lis Gu-
ties here its minions had been proving
around outside counties in search of evil
dence and witnesses for one side of a civil
proceeding.
Quite an uproar followed this declara-
ton, and in the midst of it Judge Slack
ordered court adjourned until next Mon
day. There will be more OF the scandal on
that day.
limitations have been permitted to 20
out several times during the progress of
this trial that the defense intended TO call
attention TO this unheard of and scandal
Gus abuse of public confidence by the
Police Department.
u. M. Delmas, in crosse xamining the
plaintiffs witnesses, and especially those
halling from San Rafael, has taken pains
W SiiH n oob tue ldCl re peaIeQly bndL tHey
were subpenaed by Detective Seymour;
that he had paid them their fees and
mileage, and in short that he was acting
as outside man and evidence hunter or
the Fair estate. Captain Lees name was
frequently brought out, too, showing that
he had taken an unusual interest IN this
private litigation.
When court convened yesterday morn
ing w. B. Schneider, the San Rafae! lIv-
eryman, took the stand again for further
cross-examination by the defense. Mr..
Delmas questioned Schneider at length
regarding his method of keeping his &C
counts. The cash book, by which the wit
ness aided himself in remem oering that
Matt GiIligan arrived in San Rafael on the
22d OF Septem Der. 1894, received particular
attention and was exhibited to the jury.
Mr.. Delmas found that Schneider had not
been in the habit of inserting his entries
in chronological order. q payment made
on February 81, 1894. for instance, would
be found TO Immediately succeed one OF
October 81 of the same year, and Sepiem-
Der would precede January. The book
was found to be full of this kind of en-
tries. Schneider could not explain salts
factorily.
Tim Connolly. the San Rafael bus
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him about il. He would not have remem-
bered the matter at all, he confessed, had
they not fresheDed him up on the point.
Nv at kind of looking man was Sena-
tor Fair?" asked Mr.. Delmas.
Tim couldn't remembe He did not
know whether the millionaire wore q
beard or was smooth shaver.
Herbert Clarke-he insists that it must
be spelled with nm 'e''-was now called.
He vas Senator Fairs valet from 1888 I'M
til the time of the miners death. He was
engaged by him in London.
Clarke said that he remem hered visit
that he anu the Senator made to San
side OF the bay on the 18th and remained
there until the 25th. They did not stay
there continuously, as on the Goth they
went to San Francisco and back, and
again on the Dist. He was sure that the
Senator did not leave San Rafael from
the 22d 20 the 25th.
what was the condition OF Senator
Fairs health during his stay in San
Rafael?' asked Mr.. McEnerney.
fHe was quite sick, replied Clarke
''All of the timer"
"Most of the time"
Mr.. McEnerney wanted to know If the
Senator had had any particularly bad
spells, but this met with an objection.
The question was remodeled and then al.
lowed, and Clarke SAID that his employer
experienced some very severe breathing
spells and suffered from nausea
This ended the direct examination and
Clarke went into the hands of ATTORNEY
Foote. Ouly few questions had been
asked and answered when 1t became ap-
parent that Clarke was in for a great
raking over the Goals. TIE attorneys for
the plaintiffs were continually Jumping
up with objections in order to save the
discounted valet. MIR. Foote started off
to drag from the witness the history of his
life, but this brought forth storm of OBJ
jections, and the court ruled against HIM.
Mr.. Foote said he wished to prove that
Clarke was man not to be believed.
Ill permitted" he said, "he would show
that this man was like lot OF others who
came to this country; that be is a schemer
who has posed as scion Of nobility; that
he has gone around bilking hoteie; that
he has been borrowing money on false
Representations and that he is an all round
fraud"
But Judge Slack ruled that Clarke
record could not be put in evidence, and
the valet heaved a sigh of relief.
II was then that the police scandal
detailed above. came out. Mr. Foote, bv
dint OF persistent questioning, succeeded
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Quiet Little Chat During the Afternoon Recess

driver, was called to the witness-sta after
Schneider left. In answer To Mr.. Nc
Enerney's questions Tim said he was en-
rloyed by w. II. Jewell, who owns the
bus privileges in San Rafael. Witness
was driving bus in Septem Der, 1894 He
said lie remembered having seen Senator
Fair in San Rafael ct that time. The lat
ter arrived there CT a Wednesday and
got into the witness bus. He was driven
to the Paris an House and "stood off the
witness for the 10 cents due for the ride
He saw him again on the 25th, when the
Senator returned to San Francisco.
Mr.. Delmas interrupted at this juncture
to inquire the reason the opposing side
had for wasting time in proving that
Fair WAS in San Rafael when it had not
been disputed.
I'VE are showing now that he was there
on the 25th, though, said Mr.. McEner-
ney.
"Well, what of that?"
"Will you admit that he was there on
that date?'
Certainly; we never disputed that"
This was a surprise for the plaintiff
side. but the quiet smile Mr. Delmas wore
robbed the attorneys OF the com fort they
would otherwise have drawn from his an
nouncement.
resumed at the afternoon session.
Attorney McEnerney wanted to know if
the witness had conversation with his
employer, Jewell, on the Oath of Septem-
Der, 1894, at the broad gauge depot, and,
more than that, he wanted 10 know what
that conversation was. But Mr.. Delmas
objected and there was little tiff over the
point The court finally ruled that the
evidence was admissible, and thereupoa
Tim went on 10 relate that Jewell
Jumped" him because he had not
brought Senator Fair down to the depot
in the bus.
Connolly was now turned over to the
tender mercies of Mr.. Delmas for cross
examination. in answer to the latter s
questions Tim said he did not know the
name OF the waiter whom he thought had
told him about Senator Fairs illness. He
didn't think he had ever seen him again
after that day. He knew Cassou, how
ever, quite we'll. Connolly said he saw
Fair on the 18th of Septem berthe day
he arrived in San Rafael-and was quite
sure that the millionaire re turned to San
Francisco On the 18th.
Nv no inst spoke to you about being o
witness in this case?' asked Mr. Delm as.
Connolly thought it was Mr.. Jewell, but
he could not remember when IL was.
Probably last summer some time. In
fact Tins memory was not very good on
any point except as regards Fairs visit 10
San Rafael.
Don't you think you could recollect
what day OF the week it was when he
talked to you about this matter?' was
Mr.. Delmas' query.
81 think it was a Sunday. l remem Der
that | was sitting on fence at the time. ("
SIS sitting on a fence regular Sunday
occupation of yours%
II sit there every day." replied Con-
molly, who did not relish the laugh that
went up from the crowd.
1t was Jewell who first recalled to Tim s
mind the fact that Senator Fair had been
in San Rafael in Septe mber. Detectives
Seymour ana Lucas afterward spoke TO
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WILL INVESTIGATE.
Commissioners Tobin and AlVord
Astound ed Over the Revelations
In the Fair Case.

COnl ffliSSlCnerS ODin anu AlVOrC
Astounded Over the Revelations
in the Fair Case.
AS the result of the Developments in
the Fair case yesterday there will in all
likelihood be an investigation nf the
methods and work of the Police Depart
ment by Board of Police Com mis-
sioners on Wednesday next.
When the facts that closed the hearing
of the case so dramatically Yesterday were
brought to the attention OF Com mission
ers Tobin and Alyord they were so as
founded that they could scarcely bring
themselves into a frame OF mind to con-
ceive so gross breach OF decency, of duty
and OF law.
Even when informed that the peculiar
proceedings of the detective department
were matters OF court record-statements
sworn to by witnesses and charges made
In open court by an attorney-they refused
10 discuss the matter as a reality. Both
membe of the board, however, declared
that If there were any reason to believe
that any member of the Police Depart
ment had been acting as procurer of
witnesses or of testimony in a civil case
the matter would certainly be investiga ed.
$50 far a. the civil case is concerned
said Com missioner Tobin when the sub
ject was first preached, "you may be sure
that they have done nothing about it.
Iney nave no right 10 take any part In
such a proceeding unless it were case OF
public justice. / feel sure it will be found
on investigation that those men were pur-
suing some criminal or other"
at was brought out in evidence that
Detective Seymour had served witnesses
for the plaintiffs with subpenas, had paid
them their witness fees and their mile
age" vouchsafed the reporter. "Are
mem bers of the Police Department per-
mtted to act in such a capacitv?''
Never" quickly replied Mr.. Tobin.
"If that has been done it was wrong. No
member of the department has any busi-
ness at all in civil case. You may be
sure that neither Crowley nor Lees would
permit such thing. Whatever they did
was in pursuance of some criminal mat
ter"
''But the fact is on record that Seymour
did act in the civil case" persisted the in
terviewer.
30! course. if that be the case" contin-
ned Commissioner Tobin, 1.-The board
would take action on it. We feel very
proud of that department, Mr.. Alvord
and l."
Commissioner Alvord was equally 10th
10 believe that there had been so fragrant
a violation of right. But when the details
were related to him he stated that the
matter would be taken up at the next
meeting of the commission, on Wednes-
day next.
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THE LAST MEETING.
Water Rates May BE liked by the Board
of Supervisors To-Day

Water Rates May BE liked by the Board
of Supervisors To-Day.
The Board of Supervisors, sitting as a
Water Committee to consider rates to
govern the charges OF the Spring Valley
Company, will meet at 10 O'Clock this
morning in the assembly-room Of the
board.
Supervisor Clinton, chairman o! the
committee, has asked Cha rles Webb How
ard president of the company, for figures
on the charges to owners of houses of va
rious Sizes and has also asked acb OF the
Supervisors to turn In to him a written
statement of his ideas of the proper rate
to be charged.
A delegation of business men will be
present to look out for the interests of the
downtown stores. This is likely to be the
final meeting.
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MARKED PROGRESS.
Gratifying Report Submitted at the
Quarterly Meeting Of the German
Benevolent Society.

Gratifying Report SuDm TIED at tn q
Quarterly Meeting of the German
Benevolent Society.
The German General Benevolent Society
held its first quarterly meeting this year
at Druids' Hall last night.
President B. Broemmel stated that the
report for the quarter was most crafty
ing. There was an increase in the re-
serve funds of $3933 05. derived exeiu-
siyely from the regular resources such
as membership dues and initiation fees
and hospital surplus the latter resulting
from largely augmented patronage and
able management
New member and subscribers for the
past quarter amounted 10 lis, bringing
the total up TO 1866.
The charity branch of the society had
not been neglected, the amount expended
reaching $2395.
The work of the City Physician had
increased to such an extent as 10 render
the employment OF another physician alb
soIutey necessary. and c. L. Leich,er, W.
Copmann, DR.. G. Gutsch. c. Uhlig and Z.
Hess, were appointed committee to
report on the proposition at the next
general meeting.
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Nettie Craven's deeds to certain property
claimed by the estate of James q. Fair,
was brought to head just before Judge
Slack adjourned yesterdays session OF
that now celebrated trial.
While the explosion was not altogether
unexpected, still the opinion was rife that
the attorneys for Mrs. Craven intended TO
reserve it for an occasion later in the pro-
ceedlngs-probably fo- their opening
statement-and then the summoning of
grave charges preferred.
1t was q sensational incident. Herbert
Clarke the nervous, uncertain, hesitating
and effeminate valet of the dead million
Rire was on the witness-stand and was
undergoing vitriolc cross-examination
at the hands of that master of the art,
that Nemesis of all witnesses who are
shaky of their facts and not emphatic in
establishing the truthfulness of their
statements.
Clarke had been called by the executors
counsel TO testify that he and Senator
Fair spant the Oath of Septemb Der, 1894, in
San Rafael, and therefore the millionaire
could not have been on this side of the
hay on that day to deliver the deeds to
Mrs. Craven, az she stoutly asserts. The
ex-yalet had told all this and was being
drawn upon for more details by Mr..
Foote. CLARKE was evasive, but the attor-
ney was tenacious and chung to the wit
ness relentlessly. He finally wrung from
him virtually the admission that ever
since Mrs. Craven made the fact public
that Senator Fair had given her the lis
puted deeds the San Francisco Police De-
partment had been given over 10 the serv-
ice of private cause in one side OF civil
suit, instead of devoting its energies in be-
half of the comm onweRith which created
it and supported IT,
Clarke confessed that he had been
ordered" by CAPTAIN /. W. Lees, who at
that time was at the head OF the Ciiy's
detective department, TO meet him at the
Office of Pierson 81 Mitchell, of ounsel for
the Fair estate, and thence accom- pahy
him and Detective John Seymour TO San
Rafael for the purpose of hunting up evil
nence for the plaintiffs side of the civil
suit now in progress, and against the de-
tense
Clarke did not know at that particular
time that the City does not nay its de-
tectives and police to neglect the munich
pali,y and dabble or take sides in civil
suits-and still draw their salares-but
he has evidently learned il since then, for
lie essayec Yesterday 10 avoid giving in
formation on the subject. and would have
done so had not Mr.. Foote pursued him
so determinedly.
The attorneys for the plaintiffs, who
had been so ably assisted at the City's ex-
pense grew anxious when they became
aware mat the truth was gradually, word
py WORD, being dragged from Clarke, and
nhally' becoming desperate, got up and
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The London, Paris and American
Bank Was Aggres.
Slve.

The pioneer hay and grain firm of
George Morrow & Co. is involved in seri-
Gus financial difficulties.
Two attachments were levied upon the
old house at 80 Clay street yesterday, aud
they are OF such nature that even hope
full friends OF this popular firm are ex-
pressing the fear that it may be forced to
the wall. One of these attachments en-
anated from The London. Paris and
American Bank and was to cover on obli-
CATION OF SCI, 500 due on promissory note.
The ether was tor $1057 and was issued by
the firm of H. DutaId & Co. This, too, is
on note.
George P. Morrow, when seen lsst even
ing, declined to discuss his misfortune
further than 10 say that he was greatly
surprised at what had occurred, though
he didn't blame the bank. He hoped and
expected to soon be on his feet and doing
business again at the old stand. He felt
sure that the houses affairs would be sat-
isiactorily adjusted.
From what can be gathered from other
sources 1t appears that the bank people
got frightened because OF a recent transfer
OF some property by Alexander o. Null
gan. Mr.. N orrow's partner Suspicious,
as banks always are, this was construed
into a possible indication that prepare
tions were on foot for an ASST 'nment or
something of the sort. Dutard d Co. took
the hint, too, and assumed the aggressive
along with the bank.
| Mr. Morrow is a resident of Oakland,
ami owns considerable property over
there. The London, Paris and American
Bank took the precautiou o. attaching
this property too, yesterday, in order to
be even more certain of recovering the
amount of its loan.
Sympathy is everywhere expressed in
business circles for the e m barrassed firm.
The gentlemen composing it are univei S.
ally liked and admired Doth for their bust
ness methods and their personal attrib-
utes. The hope is expressed that they
will find their troubles short-lived. and
III
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TOOK OUT THE WINDOWS.
Michael Mooney Sues John Elgin, His
Landlord, for Damages In the
Justice COurt

According to the allegations of COM
plant fled in the Justice Court yesterday.
John EIgn, the landlord of house at 43
West Mission street, has taken an original
and drastic method of ousting his tenants.
Michael Mooney, who with his family &C.
cupies an upper fiat in the structure, has
sued Elgin for 5000 damages as the result
of his action.
Mooney says that short time ago he
fell into arrears in his rent for a small
amount and asked the landlord to be pa
tient, rs he would be able 20 pay soon.
Elgin demurred. but finally consented
to wait few days. At the end OF the
time specified, as the coin was not forth
coming he turned off the water and re-
moved the windows from the fat, leaving
the occupants at the mercy OF the night
winds.
The plaintiff alleges that by reason of
The cold and exposure they were made ill
and much humiliated, and that only an
award in the coin of the realm will soothe
their wounded feelings.
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in getting admissions from Clarke regard
ing the interest the police had taken in
the executors side OF the case, and when
IN objection was raised to tho line of
questioning, he made the charge that bids
fair to uncover a reeking scandal in the
Police Department Adjournment FOL
lowed. Judge Slack announcing that he
would not hold court again until next
Monday
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1t is usually dawn before the Sultan oil
Turkey goes TO bed, and at o'clock he is
stirring again. He has no confidence in
those ar"und him, and his life appears to
be har iIv worth days purchase.
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NEW TO-DAY.
COLDS

Munyon's Cold Cure cures colds in the
head. CO DIS on the lungs. old colds, new
colds and obstinate colds. and all forms of
grip. Stops sneezing. discharges from the
nose and eyes, prevents catarTh, diphthe-
ria, pneumonia and all throat and lung
troubles. These pleasant little pellets are
absolutely harmless. have saved thousands
OF lives and prevented much sickness.
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PROFESSOR
HOW|SON
SCORCHED.
Rev. DR.. Minton Attacks
His Theories on Chris
tianity.
REV. DR.. RAIDER ALSO
NOTICED.
The San Anselmo Seminary
Banquet Springs a Little
Sensation.
a PLEA FOR A COVaNANTER
SPIRIT.
The Various Toasts Rendered on the
Occasio1-Vocal So,os by Mrs.
a PLEA FOR a COVaNANTER
SPIRIT.
The Various Toasts Rendered on the
Occas io1- Vocal So,os by Mrs.
Cecil Mark

Last evenings anniversary banquet in
honor of the quarter. centennial of the
San Francisco Theological Seminary, held
under the auspices of the Presbyterian
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SCANDAL
I IN TIE
FAIR CASE
Attorney Foote Exposes
the Methods of the
Police.
COMMISSIONERS WILL
INVESTIGATE.
Employed by the City, O fcers
Devote Themselves to Pri-
vate Litigation.
SENATOR FAIRS VALET MAKES
ADMISSIONS.
Tells How the City's Detectives
Busted Themselves in Hunting Up
Evidence for the EY,cutors
SENATOR FAIRS VALET MAKES
ADMISSIONS.
Tells How the City'S Detectives
Busted Themselves in Hunting Up
Evidence for the Ex cutors.

A grave scandal, premonitory rum
hlings OF which have been more or less
sudible since the opening of the trial
which is to determine the validity of Mrs
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MU YQN'S

I'm proved homeopathic Home Remedy
Company put up separate cure for each
disease. At all druggists, mostly 25 cents.
Guide to Healt h free.
Personal letters to Prof. Munyon. 1905
Arch street, philadelphia, Pa, answered
with free medical advice for anv disease.
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"Journal of Commerce. Sued.
Moses NJ. Barnet has sued the San Francisco
Journal OF Commerce Company for $1,000.
said to be due Tor services performed
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