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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-11-26

The Young lady friends OF Miss
Eva Whitcomb gave her pleas
ant surprise party Thursday
evening.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-11-26

Call at ID. +. Cree's hardware
store and see those fine heaters.
for hard and soft coal. 39tf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-11-26
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c. +. Erickson visited High
more Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-03
CoNRIED REsIsTs MUSICAL UNION
Says He Will Support Two Foreign Harp
Players-No Strike Expected.

The Musical Mutual Protective Union is
making trouble for Mr.. Conried at the Opera
House. Two members of the Metropolitan Opera
House Orchestra. Nine. Tagliavia wife of Dufriche
the barytone and Nine. Well both harp players,
and both foreigners. do not belong to the union.
That body has demanded of Nathan Frankie that
they either join the union get out of the
be ordered strike. Mr.. Conried says: If the
members of the union wish TO strike. let them
strike
Should the two women join the union they would
have to become naturalized- Nine TagIiavia sought
to join the union when first engaged. but could
not then do so because the bylaw admitting wo-
men had not been passed. As Nine. We'll was also
engaged for the orchestra before the passage of
the bylaw. IL would have to be made retroactive
Mr.. Frankie says, to apply to them.
If the strike should occur it is expected by Mr.
ConTied next Monday. But there seems to be a
feeling of confidence at the opera house that the
union Will hardly dare to outrage public opinion
by radical a step. which would very possfbIy
cause the closing of the opera house. as the NAV
ers' places could not be filled by non-union plavers
On the other hand the musicians might refuse 10
obey the order TO strike, and in that case NJ
Conrted says the American Fedora ton would call
his staff would be affected. the opera could go on
Last night the two harp players declared that
if worst came TO worst. they supposed that they
would consent TO join the union. Mr. Frankie said
that he would do all In his power stand by his
players Mr.. Conried and the harp players
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-03
WILL FREES SON OF DEBT.
Notes for OUer $500, 900 Made to
Father Left to Him.

The will OF John Dwight. president of the
Church & Dwight Company, who died on No
vember % at his home No. 81 Mount Morris
Park West, and which was executed on Septem-
Der 10. 1900. was fled for probate in the Surro-
gates Office yesterday. The petition presented
by Melatiah E Dwight, Alexander P. Ketchum
and William J. Walker, the executors, states the
value of the estate to be 100000 in real and
S550,O0o in personal property.
Mr.. Dwight directs that all shares held by him
in the Church & Dwight Company be divided
among his children, Melatiah E. Dwight, Anna
F. Leggett, wife OF the Rev. DR.. Theodore Leg
gett, and the children of his deceased daughter,
Clara, who was the wife of Alexander P. Ketch-
un. one-third in equal parts 20 each OF his
children, and the remaining third between his
grandchildren.
His real estate is divided between his chill
dren, Melatiah E. Dwight, Anna F. Leggett and
Marion. wife of William I. Walker, one-fourth
to each; the remaining fourth going to his grand
children.
To his son Join Z. Dwight he leaves twenty
two pronssory notes. made by him, of the total
value of S242 1871 Il, with interest at per cent.
He directs that should his estate. exclusive Of
the share of stock in the Church & Dwight Com
pany, but including his real estate, which his
executors may sell and distribute. amount TO
more than four times the value Of the notes and
interest. John E. Dwight is TO share equally
with his brother and sisters in the additional
amount.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-03
CALLS THEM FORGERIES.
Says Clergyman Signed Mrs. Offers
Granddaughter Got Property.

David n Carvalho. the handwriting expert
Yesterday declared forgeries signatures Of Mrs
Mary j. Oliver. the aged miser. OF No. 2.293
oecond-ave.. who died leaving property worth
sl2o'oOO. transferring to Miss Mary Z. Alder
oce' daughter OF the clergyman. James Alder
dlce' who is said to have been the adviser OF
Mrs. Oliver. seven parcels Of valuable real
estate
Assistant District Attorney Krotel and Mr..
Carvalho were asked to examine the deeds in
the formers office by counsel for the heirs of
Mrs. Oliver. the children of her only daughter.
Mrs Philip Campbell. who is in a sanatorium-
Signatures of Mrs. Oliver admitted to be genu-
Inc were compared with those on the transfer
deeds. in the drawing up OF which James Alder
dice acted as commissioner of deeds.
why, these are the clunsiest forgeries I ever
saw In all my life.' said Mr. Carvalho. 1T is
apparent that Alderdice. who executed the
deeds. wrote in Mrs divers signature himself
As Alderdice and Mrs. Oliver are dead. it viii
be necessary for the heirs to prove that there
was a conspiracy between Alderdice and his
daughter TO get possession of Mrs. divers prop
erty. The heirs can, however. on the testimony
OF the handwriting expert. seek judgment in
civil court on the ground that the signatures
were forged, and IL successful. have the prop
erty revert TO them the rightful heirs. Mr..
krotel said he would take no further steps until
he consulted with District Attorney Jerome.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-03
C0NRIED AND "PARsIFALo SCORE.
Newspapers Account of the Means by
Which a Copy was Obtained.

Berlin. Dec. Herman newspapers in printirs
accounts Of the trial Of the suit brought in New
York by Frau Cosima Wagner to prevent Herr
CoIlred from producing "Parsifai" in the Metro
politan Opera House there. raise an inquiry as to
how Herr Conried obtained copy of the orchestral
score of the opera, since strict account is kept
of every sale and right of reproduction granted
The papers to-day reprint from the 'sDeutscbe
Wochenzeitung in den Niederlanden" a German
weekly newspaper published in Holland, the follow
ing story:
Several months before ex-Director van der Lin
den, Of the Amsterdam Opera, started for America,
he entertained the idea OF having his company
sing 'Parsifal' at concert and opened nego-
ttattons with Amsterdam music dealers in order
TO get the score. The dealers obtained the score
with the right for concert performances from
Schott K Sons, OF Mayepce. for the sum Of go
marks and percentage of the profits. Herr van
der Linden took the score. and had il copied, but
the concert was postponed The dealers then de-
manded the return % the score. but Herr van der
Linden put them off with promises until tho date
of his departure for New-York, Accidentally a
clerk OF one OF the dealers learned that Herr van
der Linden about TO sail tor The United
States The dealers went Immediately 10 his house
and found that the eX-drector had already left
They We're in despair as they had given 50COO
marks guarantee for the return
The matter turned over To a LAWYER who
telephoned TO a lawyer In Rotterdam Herr van
der Linden's baggage was found In the baggage
rooms of the Rotterdam Lloyd. and Van der Lin
den himself was invited to accompany the raw
yer to the harbor. He at first refused to give I'D
the score, but when police Inspector Informed
him that he would be held under arrest until the
matter was settled before court, he consented TO
open his trunks, and the work discovered.
He handed the with "a polite bow to the
music dealers, who had suspicion OF the
istence Of written copy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-03
JAPANESE MINISTER PLEASED.
Expects Speedy Signing of Treaty-The
Hague Suggestion.

London, Dec. 2.-The japanese Minister
Baron Hayashi, received the news Of the basis
Of the agreement reached between Russia and
Japan through last nights dispatch from Paris.
He said:
That Is splendid news, l have waited a long
time in the hope Of hearing II, With the basis
reached il will be only a short time before the
treaty is signed. The whole difficulty so far
has been to arrive at basis satisfactory to both
nations.
Regarding the suggested arbitration of the
difficulties between Japan and Russia, Baron
Hayashi remarked:
No such proposition has been mentioned to
me and I doubt if the Manchurian question
could be settled by that method. The Hague
court appears to me TO exist more for the pur-
pose of interpreting knotty points Of existing
treaties than for dealing with such territorial
question Manchuria.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-03
DREYFUS AGAIN STIRS FRANCE.
All Former Animosities Reused by Govern
ment'S Scheme of Revision.

Paris. Dec. "A meeting Of prominent Ma
ttonalists to-day demonstrated that they bit
terly anita gonistic to the action recently taken
by the government in the Dreyfus case The
former Minister of War. NJ. Cavignac, accused
the government of disturbing the peace of the
country by revtving affair which had been
made an instrument for civil discord and as
serted that it was useless to interpellate the
government on the subject because the Ministry
was too strong.
General MERCER. the former War Munster.
who is regarded as the chief accuser of Dreyfus,
has issued from comparative retirement as SEN
ator for the Loire-Inf6reure, and has affirmed
that everything he had read in the government
newspapers regarding Dreyfus untrue.
The bitter tone of the Nationalist is an ind-
cation Of the revival of the old apimcsites and
bitterness of the last ten years. Intense feeling
is shown in government. political and army cir
cles. The general opinion of the newspape
and at the clubs is that the case will again bring
out prominently the leading actors in Dreyfuss
degradation
Some of the most striking figures, Including
lola and Colonel Henry, are dead. General
MERCER has ceased to exercise influence in the
war administration and never speaks in the
Senate General de Bosdeffre, former chief of
the French staff has practically been retired,
he is on waiting orders and has no active
command. Colonel du Patty de Clam has re-
tired, but he continues to be an active figure.
Major Count Esterhazy has become a pitful
parsonage. He has left the army, was divorced
in 1899. and lives in London General Zurlinden,
former Military Governor of Paris has retired.
Most OF the officers favorable to Dreyfus have
been disgraced III way or the other. Colonel
Picquart has become Partisan newspaper man.
Joseph Reinach. leader of the campaign for the
revision of Dreyfuss trial. is no longer a men,
Der of the Chamber OF Deputies, but continues
TO conduct Il literary campaign for Dreyfus's
full restoration to the army. NJ. Renach to-day
published a strong article in behalf of his
friend. M LeOw. President Of the Criminal
Chamber of the Court of CassatiOn has retired
from the judiciary and directs the affairs of the
Legion of Honor Although there is no present
purpose of recalling the witnesses the testi-
money which these persons will give in case the
court requires their presence is occupying con-
siderable attention.
Only Incidental mention made of the
Dreyfus case at the weekly sitting of the Re
vision Commission to-day when General MERCER
the senior member excused himself, leaving the
room before the end of the proceedings on the
ground that he had to examine the Dreyfus doc
uments transmitted by the Minister of Justice
General MERCER added that he would make his
report soon as possible but that he did not
believe he could do so before ten days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-03
PEACE NOT CONFIRMED.
Il Russian Official Statement-Reply
to Japdn UnseRt.

St Petersburg, Dec. Enquiry has been made
at the Foreign Office here respecting the an
nouncement from Paris that basis for an
agreement between Russia and Japan had been
reached 1t impossible to secure any con-
nrmation beyond the statement that mutual
desire for peace exists. to which both nego-
tiants have expressed adherence With this end
in view they have both decided temporarily to
put aside questions whose decision, on account
OF the position Of each, is found TO be imprac-
ticable. The negotiations, far as Russia is
concerned, are confined to delimiting the rights
OF railroad. telegraph, etc. of each in Corea,
JAPAN holding in allegiance the Manchurian ques-
tions. concerning which Russia declines to treat,
the ground that they matters between
her and China until she ascertains whether
satisfactory arrangement can be reached re-
garding Corea. Russia contends that Japan's
treaty rights in Manchuria were secured from
China and stand the same footing as those
of the United States and the other powers.
Russia's reply to the latest Japanese proposals
is still unsent. When it is framed it will not be
in the nature of an ultimatum, but it may lead
to counter proposals. 1t is possible that the end
may be a new Russo-Japanese treaty covering
CoTea.
Regarding the suggestion that the United
States may ask Russia TO submit the question
of the evacuation of Manchuria TO The Hague
tribunal, it is pointed out at the Foreign Office
and in diplomatic CIRCLES that political issues
being involved, it is impracticabe and would be
unprecedented to leave them to the decision of
a judicial tribunal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-03
THE CUBAN SENATE AND HOUSE
Plan to Pay Revolutionary Bonds-setback
for Lottery Bill.

Havana. Dec. president Palma was requested
by a resolution of the Senate to-day TO transmit
10 that body a statement of the total amount OF
the bonds issued b. the revolutionary junta II IS
now proposed to pay these bonds out OF the in
creasing surplus from ordinary revenues instead
Of from the proposed s35,0Oo.oO0 loan.
The Senate Finance Committee has practically
mendations regarding 81 amendment of the loan
law.
The lottery bill caused sharp contest in the
House OF Representatives. where & was read to-
day, the question being whether 10 refer II TO the
Committee on Finance which is known TO be hos
tile 10 its adoption. 10 the Committee on Taxa
ton The motion TO refer the bill 10 the former
committee was carried by a vote of q to q If i
expected that the bill will pass but to-dsy's vote
has given rise 10 doubt as 10 whether it win
prevail over The anticipated veto Of President
Palma
a proposition was offered 81 the Senate TO-DAY
10 recall the lottery bill for tie purpose of in
selting IL II a provision that the lottery schers
u INTENDED only 10 assist in The payment OF tbs
army, and that il shall become inoners tiyt. ' a
soon as such payment is accomplished The mo-
ton was referred 20 & committee.
Public sentiment appears be strongly 4,
favor OF the lottery as easy means of nsVin1
the veterans whose names appear on the srn,s3
lists. The commission revising these lists has
ceased WoFk Until Congress- grants the rea,lest
for an extension OF time FOR revision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-03
DRESSER WON'T REPLY.
Judge Holt To Be asked for Raj
ing on PI9Ullege.

The hearing yesterday in the reclamation pro-
ceedngs concerning D, Roy Dresser and his cred
itors was to find what disposition has been
made of Sl6 bonds received by Mr.. Dresser from
John W. Young. of the United States Shipbuild-
ing Company.
Charles W. Dayton appeared for the claimant.
Young and started at to cross-eXamine Mr..
Dresser w II. Andrews. who with Mr.. Dayton,
represented Mr.. Young, explained to the referee
the transaction between Dresser and Young which
took place in Paris. tie said the bonds were
ceived under conditions which called for their
return, but that when the time came to return
them Mr.. Dresser could account only for 116.
To Mr.. Dayton. Mr.. Dresser said the bonds were
deposited security for a loan which had since
been reduced. and that he had always considered
the bonds Mr. YOung's and not at the disposal
of the creditors. lie had verbal authority from
Mr.. Andrews to Mr.. Youngs bonds coilat-
eraI for a loan he needed. He understood the
bonds were entrusted TO him for that purpose.
The receipt MIR. dresser signed stated that the
bonds were held for Mr. Young. and Mr.. Dayton
wanted an explanation Mr.. Dresser said that Mr.
Young told him the receipt was mere matter of
form, and that he handed him the bonds the
result of agreement made by cable with Lewis
Nixon
Counsel quoted from the receipt clause that
in no event should any of the stock be disposed
prior TO August i, 1908. and asked how he dared
under that language use the bonds sor collateral"
Advised by his counsel. Mr.. Dresser declined to
ION what grounds" demanded Mr.. Dayton.
1T might tend to degrade or tncrimtnate me-
replied Mr. Dresser, with smile.
The witness is within his rights, said the
referee IF he has done what you say he might be
accused of conversion. 1t is true that he already
has explained that he used the bonds under q verbal
authority but ne has the right TO object to
ing Mr. Dayton's question.
Mr.. Dresser also declined to tell OF any offer he
made To return the securities under certain condi-
tons IL proceedings were withheld.
did YOU not state in my office. MAY ~ Mr.
Dayton asked, that If the proceedings were with
held until June MI Young s stock and bonds
" ere not I'm the hands Of your creditors"
Again Mr.. Dresser declined to answer Mr. Day-
ton said he would ask more questions until Judge
Holt had ruled on the point of privilege claimed by
the witness The referee agreed with Mr. DAYTON
and adjourned the hearing until next "Wednesday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-03
Mr.. soUIERs ON CUBAN FINANCES.
Claims of Soldiers and Civilians Amount
to $75, 100000.

Washington. Dec. 2.-Mr. Squiers, United
States Minister at Havana, called at the State
Department to-day to discuss the Cuban situa-
ton with Secretary Hay. President Palma is
striving TO adjust the claims of the veterans Of
the Cuban army for back pay, but is confronted
with enormous increase in the amount of
these claims which, originally about $1O,00O,OOO
in the aggregate, have now increased to $52.-
100000. In addition, the civilians who en-
poyed by the revolutionary government before
independence was achieved have united to pre-
sent their claims for compensation. the allow
ance of which would increase the total amount
the Cuban government must borrow to no less
than $I5,0O0,000 The committee which was APP
pointed TO float loan OF S3500O.001 has re-
turned 10 Havana, and is seeking to modify the
conditions of the loan TO make il acceptable to
Newly rk and European financiers mainly in
the direction of increasing the interest from 5
per cent 10 8 or per cent, of lowering below
the 90 per cent proposed, the amount for which
the bonds were to be placed on the market.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-03
DOMINGO AGAIN W4RNED
Mr. PO7ceU Refuses Morales's Re
queSt-COuntry Restless.

San Domingo, Dec. General Augustin
Morales, President of the Dominican provisional
government, had long interview last night
with the United States Minister, Mr.. Powell, in
which he demanded that Senior Galvan, former
Minister of Finance. should be withdrawn from
the board appointed by the government of
President Woz Gil to arbitrate the claims of
the San Domingo Improvement Company. Mr..
Powell declined TO grant this demand, and sup
plemented his declination by the statement that
the United States government could recognize
the provisional government of San Domingo
only when it agreed to observe strictly all the
acts and engagements entered into by former
governments with the United States.
1t is reported here that disturbance, headed
by General Candelario Roso, has broken out at
Barahona. on the south coast of the island
The general situation remains unsettled, and
there have been many demonstrations of dis
satisfaction. 1t is rumored that several places
in the north of the island are by no means tran
quill, and ii is considered desirable that the
United States gunbOat Newport should remain
here.
The financial condition of the provisional gov
eminent is desperate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-03
BISHOPS AT MISSIONS MEETING
Dr. Potter and Dr., Lawrence Address Won.
ems Auxiliary of Episcopal Church.

Bishop Lawrence of Massachusetts, preached the
sermon yesterday at the opening of the annual
meeting Of the Women's Auxiliary TO the Board OF
Missions OF the Protestant Episcopal Church held
in Grace Chapel, in East Fourteenth-st and made
d plea for church union He said that in the aeId
OF religion he noted two tendencies one toward
solidarity lie believed that the church which couid
lest harmonic these two tendencies would nrove
the church most needed tor the twentieth centiIry
He believed that the Episcopal Church gave tha
most individual liberty consistent with real re-
ligious solidarity.
Bisnop Potter, who presided at the midday ses-
sion spoke of the changed attitude in recent wears
Of the missionaries of the Christian religion toward
the older religions The Bishop spoke approvingiv
OF a banner used by missionary in the Orient on
which were inscribed two texts. one from the Bible
and the other from Coniucius The more liberal
result in ading the spread Of the religion OF Christ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-03
CANAL TREATY SIGNED.
UNMODTFIED By JUNT4.
Decree GiUing Panama'S Reason for
Quick 4pprOCal.

Panama, Dec. 2.-The canal treaty was
signed at 1888 a, m. to-day. no amendments
10 IL were made
When preparations had been completed for
the signing Of the treaty government decree.
No. "A, was adopted. setting forth:
Whereas, A guarantee of the independence OF
the isthmus has been obtained; and
Whereas. CELEBRITY is indispensable 10 secure
~ ethcaclouS and immediate fulfilment OF TINS
obligation on the part OF the United states
and the Junta Of the provisional government
formed by the unanimous VIII OF the people OF
f1e lstimus and possessing fun, sovereign
powers over the isthmus territory; be il
Resolved and decreed, That the treaty be APP
proved in all its parts.
The Minister Of Foreign Affairs. Sehor Es-
Triella arrived here from Colon yesterday with
Ike new canal treaty. Rear Admiral J. G.
Walker Was the same train Seniors Arrange
and Arias. with some Of the ministers OF the
iew republic, met the party at the railway sta
ton Senior Espriella drove Immediately 10 the
government eadquarters where the chest con-
tsining the treaty WAS placed on a table in the
main Office. At O'Clock in the afternoon, mem
sembIed there. The chest and two small tin
boxes. addressed TO the members of the Junta
and bearing the seals Of Minister Bunau-N arilla,
were placed on q table in the centre OF the
room. Sefor Espriella opened the chest, and
withdrawing the wrappers, took out the treaty,
enveloped in the Panama flag. The document
was addressed 10 the members Of the Junta by
Minister Bunau-Earia. Senior Arias then
broke the seal and handed the paper 70 the
members Of the Junta. There was only one copy
IN the English language.