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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-07
COLLECTED "oRAFr" FOR AmEs.
Witness In Trial at Minneapolis Gives
Details Of System.


Minneapolis, May Sin the trial Of
Former Mayor Ames for bribery Sat
urday Irwin A. Gardner who swears
he collected the graft" for the mayor
from abandoned women, was recalled
for redirect examination. He de-
clared that he had given his evidence
without promise OF immunity or re-
ward of any kind from the state. He
admitted collecting from patients Of
DR.. Ames for medical services, but
swore that the graft" payments were
entirely distinct from these transac-
tions. Asked why he did not turn the
monSy he collected over Immediately,
instead of retaining II until $500 had
been accumulated, he explained that
the mayor was imbibing too freely
aud was in no condition to receive It..
Thomas r. Brown, who was the may
or's private secretary, testified that
he had seen Gardner pay the mayor a
sum of money In bills. He described
the circumstances, corroborating
Gardner's evidence, but could not fix
the date exactly. He also produced a
list of "roomers" he had found In the
mayors desk while cleaning 1t out.
This was after the mayor had left
town. 1t was in the handwriting of
Charles r. Hill, the mayors captain of
police, and presumably was the list OF
women who were paying for protec-
ton. Christopher Norbeck, former po-
lice detective, now serving sentence
in the state prison at saltwater for
bribery, told the story of graft" and
his connection with it. His evidence
was largely corroborative of Gard
ner's.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-07
MuTUALs ARE ORGANIZED.
Two New Mutual Insurance Companies
Are Organized,

When 1t was learned that the valued
policy insurance law applied to mutual
companies as well as to the old line
companies, it was declared that all
mutuals would have'to go out of bust
ness in the state.
Evidently all people do not look
upon the effects of the law in the same
light, as two more mutGals have Just
been organized in the state, both at
Sioux Falls These two new organiza-
tions which have been granted au-
thority by the state department to do
business in South Dakota are the Sioux
Fails Mutual Fire association and the
Retail Merchants Mutual Fire msur-
ance company.
It is evidenet that they are either
starting out on wild move, or some
one was mistaken in estimating the
effects Of the new law.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-07
FEAR FOUL PLAY.
Mrs. DeIp's Parents Have No Trace
of Her Whereab bouts.


of Her Whereabo
Osceola. Wis. May 5.--Mrs. Conrad
Delp. formerly a resident of this place.
and who disappeared from her home
in South ST. Paul last Friday. is still
missing She was an exemplary young
woman of twenty-one, and left her
eight-months-old babe behind. Her
father and mother are doing all they
can to find her. II was at first sup
posed that she came to the home of
her parents at this place, but no trace
of her can be found any further than
the union depot at st. Paul. She had
no cause whatever to leave her home.
as everything was very agreeable, but
stated few days previous to her de-
parture that she was homesick. but
did not ask to go home. Her disap-
pearance is shrouded in mystery. and
foul play is suspected by her father
and mother.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-07

Much interest is being taken at Yer
million In the next state meeting of
me hremen at Chamberlain on June
20. The locals have not decided
whether or not they will send team
90 contest for purses, but several viii,
go from here to take part in the indf-
vldual sports. The appropriation IF
~ 900 by the state, and an additional
glit OF $500 by the city of CHAMBER.
'ain insures some fine purses.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-07
THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,
napo rfroapf ~ Tpaurapca

Company's Certificate of Authority.
Whereas, The Lloyds Plate Glass In
surance Co., corporation organized
under the laws Of New York, has fled
In this office sworn statement exhibiting
its condition and business for the year
ending December 81 1902 conformable to
the requirements OF the laws of this state
regulating the business OF Insurance; and.
Whereas. The said company has filed in
this Office a duly certified copy OF Its
charter with certificate OF organization,
In compliance with the requirements OF
the insurance law aforesaid:
Now, therefore, !, II. :. Shober. Conn
N missioner OF Insurance Of the state Of
South Dakota, pursw ~ TO the provisions
OF said laws. do hereby certify that the
above named mp " Is fully empow-
cred. through tus authorized agents, to
transact it's appropriate business of
Plate Glass In, : ance in this state,
according TO the laws thereof. Until
the thirty-first day OF December a d.
1903.
In testimony whereof. have hereunto
set my hand end seal at Pierre, this 3lst
day 81 January, A. ID. 1913
(SeaD " g. S4OBER,
Commissioners OF Insurance.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-07

Ashland, WIS, May 5.--Dr Edward
Ellis died here last evening He was
born at Peru, Me-, a., 1924. lie has
lived at Ashland since March. 1856
He was one of the landmarks Of Ash
land and was wealthy.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-07
OBJECTED TO THE MARRIAGE.
Girls Father Attacks bridegroom and
Is Killed.

Sioux City, Iowa, May John e.
Kruger was killed by Paul Al Thur
Tow near Madison, S. D., Saturday
night. Thurlow had married Krueger's
daughter the day previous. Kruger
had never seen Thurlow. but he OBJ
jected to the marriage on account Of
religious differences, He attacked
Thurlow with revolver. Thurlow re
turned the FIRE, killing Krueger
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-07
plssIrauIshed seotoh profes.or.

Sir William Turner. who has been
elected principal OF the University OF
Edinburgh. occupied for thirty-six
years the chair OF anatomy known as
the FIRST chair of the empire. II is
the best endowed in Great Britain. il
not in the world, being worth $4,000
year. Practically all the British,
Canadian and Australian teachers
Of anatomy have sat under Sir VIII
liam Turner.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-07
sTATE oF SOUTH pAKoTA.

Ills III dIINt DUItiT NIIitIIt.
I, FL. c. Shober. Commissioner Of In
bereby certifv that the above is tri,e
copy of the original statement now on
file at this office.
In witness whereof, I nave hereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal of this Of
fee at Pierre, this 10Th day of March.
1903
(SeaD II. c. SHOBER,
Commissioner OF Insurance.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-07
INDIANS Will CELEBRATE.
Sioux Will Join the chippewas In
JolIifcation.

White Earth, Mimi, May s. - Ar
rangements are being perfected for
the grand celebration of the reserva-
ton" on June Is and 16. commem-
orative of the settlement by the
Chippewas Of White Earth reserva-
ton. 1t is expected that several hun
dred Sioux will be present on this oc-
casion and join their Chippewa breth-
rem in the old-time games and dances
of the long ago when the red man was
the Adam of the new world.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-07

Gen. Wright Reaches Manila
Manila, May 2. - Gen. Luke ID.
wright. vice governor OF the Philip.
pine Islands, arrived here yesterday
from San Francisco and was accorded
an enthusiastic reception.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-07

Preparations are peIng maze TOT a
grand celebration at Bonesteel on July
4. 1t is expected that at least $500
viii be raised within thirty days. The
Rosebud Sioux Indians OF the Ponca
district are being addressed and it is
expected that they will be out in
force. The Indians will entertain the
spectators with exhibitions of dances,
Dunalo hunting and old.timep Indian
customs. The White river cattle
roundup will be there at that time and
roping and riding bronchos will be one
OF the features Of the entertainment.
Bonesteel viii endeavor to secure spe-
cial rates over the Northwestern rail-
road for the occasion and It is expect
60 that many from Sioux City and
omaha will be in attendance.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-07
THE MEN and
THE RAILROAD
A CALM REVIEW OF THE coNTEN.
TON OF THE EMPLOYEES WITH
THE GREAT NORTHERN.

From Grand Forks Daily Herald,
Wednesday morning, April 10Th, 1903,
editorial cOlumn.l
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-07
gTATE on NOW YORK.

County OF New YOrk-ss.
William r. Woods. President, and
Charles Il. w. Chambers. Secretary, OF
the Iloyds Plate Glass Insurance
Company. being duly sworn. depose
and say, and each for himself
saws that they are the above de-
scribed officers of the said company. and
that on the thirty-hrst day of December,
last all Of the above described assets
were the absolute property OF the said
company. free and clear from any liens
or claims thereon, except as above stated.
and that the foregoing statement. with
the schedules and explanations hereunto
annexed and by them subscribed, are q
full and correct exhibit OF all the assets,
liabilities. income and expenditures and
OF the general condition and affairs OF
Laid company on the said thirty-first day
ing on that day, according to the best of
their information, knowledge and belief
respectively.
VIM b. WOODS
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-07
wM "a wooDa

CHAs. E. w. CHAMBERS.
Subscribed and sworn TO before ne this
9th day Of January, 1903.
(Seal.) A. A. LEACH,
Notary Public.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-07

Net in force Dec 81, 1902. .Si70J9.914.O0
BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH
DAKOTA DURING THE YEAR 1902
Risks written .. 500, 2JO. As
Premiums received ...... 10000
Losses paid ....s........... S32.S9
losses incurred ...,..,... $50. SO
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-07
ANNUAL STATEMENT
For the year ending December 3ist, A. u.
1902. of the condition OF the
Lloyds' Plate Glass Insurance
Company.

Organized under the Laws of the State
OF New York, made To the Insurance.
Commissioners of the State OF South Da-
kota, puys uant TO the Laws of said
State. President William Il. Woods.
Vice President. George NJ. Olcott. Sec
rotary, Charles T.. w. Chambers. In
corporated, August. 1882. Commenced
business, September, 1882. Principal Of
nee, No. o3 William street, New York
City
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-07

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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-05-07

Total income actually re-
ceived during the year, in
cash
Rock Island Argus., 1903-06-16
NEWS IN OUTLINE

The Thompson Run Coal Company's
mine. three miles from Ellwood June
tion, Pa. caught fire from an explosion
of gasoline Nobody hurt.
James !. Van Allen. who had been
reported missing. has arrived mt New
port. L. l., after n trip around the
world.
DR.. Lorenz has sailed 70" Vienna. hav-
ing been called home because of the
Illness OF his wife.
The Sacramento (CaD Record I'm
ion has changed its name to Sacra-
mCnto Union.
The walters strike at Chicago looks
like failure more than ever.
J. Tierpont Morgan will be n pas.
scnger On the White line steamer
Oceanic. which is to sail from Lover.
pool June IL.
President Roosevelt attended the
closing exercises of the Northeastern
SaengcrbUnd at Baltimore.
Three miners were killed Mt the Toll
tee tunnel, near Silverton, Colo. by an
explosion of fifty pounds of giant pow
der.
At the trial of Curtis lett at Jacl5-
son, Ky, for the murder of Lawyer
Marcum, the defense is trying to prove
an alibi.
Mrs. NJ. A. Howell, widow of the
late United States Senator James l..
Howell, is dead.
The river is falling rapidly at East
St Louis, Ill.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-06-16
Sued by His Doctor.

"a doctor here has sued me for
$3.50, which L claim was excessive
for n case of cholera morbus," says
r. White, of Coachella, Cal. AT the
trial he praised his medical skill and
medicine. l asked him if it was not
Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy he used as l had good
reason to believe it was, and he would
not say under oath that it was not"
No doctor could use a better remedy
than this in a case of cholera NOR
bus, it never fails. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-06-16
DAVENPORT DOTS

John Witt, 1880 West Third street,
was struck and accidentally killed by
train No yesterday afternoon on the
main line of the Rock Island between
Cedar and Howell streets. Witt, ac-
companied by Charles Swanson, had
been out in the woods gathering
leaves and flowers which were to be
used in the decoration of their school
room at the closing exercises this
week They were returning home on
the east-bound track laden with
branches, when the passenger train,
going down grade, struck the boy
squarely, throwing him several yards
in front of the engine. The train was
stopped at once and the body brought
to the depot, where Coroner Lambac CHI
was notified. He ordered the body
taken to the Boies undertaking
rooms, where the inquest was held
last evening. The dead boy was the
Youngest of three sons of William
Witt, 1880 West Third street. He was
about 15 years of age and in the gram
mar room of school No. 5. His un-
timely death will cast Il gloom over
the closing exercises of the school.
The coroner's jury composed of 5. r..
Wilson, w. f. Myers and =. Reimund
found a verdict of accidental death.
with no blame attached to the rail
way company.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-06-16

Clarence Stevenson, chef at the
Windsor hotel, was given a cool deal
just after dinner Sunday afternoon,
and it left an impression upon him
that he will not soon forget. Step
ping into the refrigerator about =
o'clock he busted himself arranging
the contents. when somebody hap
ened along and closed the door. bolt
ing ii from the outside. Realizing his
position. with the temperature at IS,
Stevenson did the best he could to
break out, but was not successful.
and it was not until he was missed
and search instituted for him three
hours later that his condition was
discovered. The ice box is 10X12, and
holds six tons of ice. Mr.. Stevenson
would no doubt have suffered Sc
verely had his condition not been
discovered in the nick of time, and as
it was he was thoroughly chilled
through, but so far no serious results
have been manifested.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-06-16
Ten Years In Bed.

r. A. Gray, j. p, Oal<ville, Ind,
writes: ''For 10 years was confined
to my bed with disease of my kid.
neys. 1t was so severe that l could
not move part of the time. l consult
ed the very best medical skill availa-
BILE, but could get no relief until Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure was recommended
to me. 1t has been a God-send to
me-" All druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-06-16
warning. Warning

Beware of substitutes offered by
unscrupulous dealers in place of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar, Foley's Kidney
Cure and Banner Salve. Dishonest
dealers for little extra profit will
try to palm off worthless prepara-
tions in place of these valuable medi-
cines that have stood the test of
years, and thus jeopardize the lives OF
their victims. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-06-16

ais correct and kept in the best pos
sible manner and the inspection is
made only in conformity with the
state law requiring such action.
o
Leonora c. Ryan, the four days old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ j. Ryan.
died at o'clock yesterday morning.
The funeral was held from the resi-
dence in the afternoon at o'clock
with interment in Holy Family ceme-
terry.
Today saw the beginning of the sill
yer jubilee celebration in honor of
Very Rev. James Davis, vicar general
of the Davenport diocese, and quite
a number of clergy have arrived to
participate in the event. The iubi-
lee began this morning with solemn
high mass at Sacred Heart cathedral
at 10 a. m. The congregational cele-
bration will take place on the cathed-
raj lawn in the evening, in accordance
with the prior announcement.
%
Organizer T. p. Mention. of the State
Federation of Labor called on Mayor
Becker Saturday, and reported that
he had found a lad named George
Boyer, aged II years, working about
dangerous machinery at the button
works. This, if true, is contrary to
the state law, which prohibits chill
dren under 10 years of age being en-
plCyed about machinery which is in
any way dangerous. Mayor Becker
consulted the code of Iowa. and at
once reported the case to the COM
missioner of the state bureau of la
Dor as provided by the statutes.
o
At 1 o'clock Sunday morning at 317
East Fifth street, occurred the death
of Mrs. Rebecca Williams. colored, at
the age of 63 years. Deceased was
born in Lowden. Franklin county. Pa,
and has lived III Davenport for many
years.
Mayor Becker has received and ac-
cepted the resignation of Matt Kirk
as member of the Davenport police
force. Matt was for years employed
in the baggage room of the old Perry
street depot of the Rock Island road
and upon taking Il place on the po-
lice force was assigned to the ''Keely
cure beat" Life on the hill. however.
proved too monotonous for Matt and
he was then given a down town beat
After having given the workings of
the life of a policeman thorough
testing. Matt concluded that ii was n
little bit too strenuous and hence re-
signed. His successor has not yet
been appointed.
Over 80 members of the Veteran
Volunteer Firemans association OF
Muscatine were in Davenport Sunday
To attend the picnic held by the local
organization at Washington garden.
The visitors came on the boat and
were escorted to the grounds by local
members. \ bounteous dinner was
served and the afternoon and evening
was spent in having Il royal good
time
Rock Island Argus., 1903-06-16
Driven to Desperation.

Living in an out of the way place,
remote from civilization, family is
often driven to desperation in case of
accident, resulting in burns, cuts,
wounds. ulcers, etc. Lay in supply
of Buclllen's Arnica Salve. It's the
best on earth; 25 cents, at .Hartz &
drug store.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-06-16
Chicago Dental Company

If you are in need of dental work
call on US before going elsewhere as
we can save you money. We use
nothing but the best of material and
our work is guaranteed to be first
class in every respect. If you are in
need of set of teeth call and sse our
thin elastic plate. We guarantee it
to fit in all cases and when all others
have failed. We never ask you more
than our prices below.
CLEANING FREE.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-06-16

Saloons were open and doing bust
ness Sunday in the same old way.
Back doors swung open on their hing
es which have not been given time to
grow rusty, and bartenders were at
work again seven days week. Not
all the saloons perhaps. but enough
of them to Indicate that they were
in operation. Men were seen coming
and going through back doors with a
degree of freedom which has not been
possible at any time since the orders
of the mayor were issued to close up
every thing on Sunday.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-06-16

A blessing alike to young and old;
DR.. Fowler's Extract of Wild Straw
berry; natures specific for dysentery.
diarrhoea and summer complaint.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-06-16

No one would ever be bothered with
constipation if everyone knew how
naturally and quickly Burdock Blood
Bitters regulates the stomach and
bowels
Rock Island Argus., 1903-06-16
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

CHICAGO. r JCK ISLANp
nE5fsELGT ~ Pacific Railway-Ttckets
Hlllll33tAStkllslh can be purchased at City
%elE ElldIf Ticket once, 1918 Second ave
f3sSN nue., or @, r. l. & p. depot
Fifth avenue foot of Thirty.
first street. Peoria branch depot, foot OF
I've Ntleth street. Frank b Plummer. G. Z. q.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-06-16

The board of supervisors of Scott
county met in special session yester-
day afternoon for the purpose of in
specting the books and accounts of
the various county officials, as re-
quired by law. This inspection is
made every six months. during the
months of June and January. Of
course the supervisors expect to find
all the accounts of the present offici-
Rock Island Argus., 1903-06-16
mnvr Arn rour KldnexsY

Hobbs Ps sll tISRsy ls saT &
Rock Island Argus., 1903-06-16
MOLINE MENTION

James Evans, boarder at the home
of n. L. La Grange, is charged by the
latter with assault and battery and
the charge may be changed to one of
mayhem. 1t seems that Evans, in
fight with La Grange about a month
ago, chewed the latter's left ear near
ly off. The latter was not pushed.
however, and now Evans in the sec
ond encounter, has nearly devoured
the right ear. La Grange, having
no more ears, has decided to appear
against him before Evans can get
his eyes or nose.
Nels Anderson died yesterday af-
ternoon at , o'clock at the home,
1904 Sixth avenue, of grinders CON
sumption. He was 55 years of age
and leaves his wife and seven chill
dren.
The Zuma Reds went down to de-
feat before the MOlines at Port BY
ron Saturday. Up to the fifth inning
the score was ! to l in Moline's favor,
when an error let in three runs. and
in the succeeding inning the Reds
added another and the score was
tied, remeining so until the tenth.
Then the Molines registered two and
Zuma one.
William Coyle, Jr., was arrested Sat
urday night for assault with dead
ly weapon. Coyle ordered drinks in
the My Brothers. saloon on Fif-
teenth street, but the bartender, Mar
tin Johnson, refused to serve until he
had sighted" Coyle's money. Coyle
responded by aiming a beer glass at
johnson, and the missile caught the
bartender below one ear, almost sew
ering the jugular vein. Johnson was
taken care of by DR.. West and now
is able to be about as usual.
o.
\ phone line to New Shops was com
pleted yesterday by the Central Union
company. and Moline is now in COM
munication with that section. the
phones being installed in the office of
George b. Swift company, the resi-
dence of superintendent jenkins and
the office of DIR. Taylor, the hospital
surgeon. The line is in direct con-
nection with the Moline exchange and
there is no toll charged for service.
For some time the formation of
large company has been in progress in
Moline. and several local capitalists
have taken hold of the matter. in
cluding James \. Atkinson, of Moline;
and +. H. Ryan. of Davenport. The
company is known as the American
Onyx and Marble company, capitaliz-
ed at $1.OO0,OOO. The company was
promoted by II. G.. Werlich. who re-
turned from the west over a year ago
with title to valuable onyx and mar
bic land located 12O miles north of
Spokane. Wash. Active work in the
propert is now to begin. four Moline
men leaving for that point last even
ing. They are Ii. II. Martin, who will
act as superintendent. IL. G. Werlich,
who viii serve as resident manager.
Ed Werlich and James Clerk, the lat
ter lately in charge Of the LeCIaire
quarries. The product of the quarry
is beautiful white marble and Il
high grade of onyx.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-06-16

TRAINS.

ROCK ISLAND AND PEORIA DIVISION.
Trains leave Twentieth street station. Main |
ne trains start from main depot on Fifth |
avenue minutes in advance OF time given.