Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 24, 1904, Page 1

The Bemidji Daily Pioneer VOLUME 1. NUMBER 260. JAP Attack on Russian NESE REVERSE Stronghold‘ at Port in the reservoir behind a bulkhead. A piece of bulkhead was removed in the course of the operations. A valve which the men thought had been closed allowed gas to flow into the tank. They. tried-to escape, but were-overcome be:; fore they could reach the exit. | | TRYING TO LAUNCH A BoAT.i wnife the casn gain (specle and iegai tender) is increased to $284,518,000. FIRING AROUND PORT ARTHUR. proach of Torpedo Boats. Port Arthur, Feb. 23.—Sounds of desultory firiug at sea are heard al- Two Men Lost by the Steamer York most nightly and Sunday morning fir- Believed to Be From Attempted Ap-‘ BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1004, ' DICK HAS CLEAR FIELD. { Herrick and Cox Out of vhe Race for Senator. Cleveland; Feb. 22—A <onfercuce of | Republican’ leaders was held” herej during the day, attended by Governor Herrick, George B. Cox of Cincinnati and others, to discuss the situation in connection with the election of a TEN CENTS PER WEEK. 18 dead at the Scdruell stock farm at ishkill Land, D & About $1,600 worth of jewelry and $150 in cash have been stolen from the hetel apartments of “Pe paster Gens eral Payne at-Washington. - In less than a week the Portland (Ore.) Japanese have raised $10.260 to send to the assistance of their couns try in her trouble in the Far East. ith H Castle. |ing was agai card. Thi Sni 3 R v i i : ¥ = |ing was again heard. This is doubt- United States senator from Ohio to Th s F. McGover fugltive = p y New York, Feb. 23—Two men were less duc to the attempted approach of succeed the late Marcus A, Hanna. tmm“l‘;“:}\m : ."\—nnl:;‘dl"“n?m. :,'f‘\\.len Loss. lost by the steamer York Castle, which Japanese torpedo boats, but nothing arrived during the day from Delagoa serious has devoleped. bay, in an attempt to give aid to thai The garrison is in excellent spirits American schooner Willie L. Newton, and is fiimly convinced of the ultimate about 200 miles southeast of Sandy success of the Russian arms. At the conclusion of the conference Guvernor —Herrick, ~who ~had —been strongly urged to become a senatorial candidate and who was generally ad- i mitted to hold the key to the entire indictments for forgery, according to the police, hss been arrested in Chie cago. Commander William P. Rendall, Ut Hook.- The Newton was lumber lad-| The Novi Krai prints a long article gituation. issued a formal statement | 8. N., vetired, died at New Yedford, RUSSIAN FLEET SlN KS FOUR an from Brunswick, Ga., for New York, | invoking historical precedents to prove saying he would remain in the gov- Mass., Sunday, aged seventy-one vears, S ; and lest. her rudder head. The steam:| the illegality of the Japanese declara- ernor’s chair. Owen F. Iawcett, the veteran cos K JAPANESE BATTLESHIPS er tried to launch a lifeboat in charge tlon that fuel and vituals will in all, George B. Cox of Cincinnati, Who | median died Sunday ht of Bright's of Chief Officer Alexander Turne: ases be treated as contraband of war. has also been frequently mentioned in f gj " at Flat Rock, Mich., aged with four men. The falls becam he paper describes Japan’s attitudo connection with the vacancy, said: glg ey s Sharp and Decisive Clash Between the the Japanese fleet was repulsed in its attack on Port Arthur. The jammed, and as the ship was rolling ' as presumptious and urges the neutral violently the five men were throwr | powers to di egard it, into the sea. After considerable ait | ficnlty three of the men were rescued DECISIVE BATTLE FOUGHT. “I am not and will not be a candl date for the place. It is now generally admitted among those who stand high in the councils of the party that the -action of Gov- President Roosevelt has signed an act authorizing the sale of a part of the Red Lake Indian reservation in Minnesota. but Turner and Carpenter Gray wers | \ i Inhi h' 3 d J G Off 2yt —_— | Dominican Government Troops Defeat ernor Herrick and Mr. Cox leaves the G. A, Brooke of Philadelphia wor S lppmg an apan vomes THREE PERSONS PERISH. Reiigents T Hoan for. Congressman Dick to | the raquel championshin of the United ’ 1 rashi Feb, 23 . 1aep | Decome the candidate of the party fov. | States by defeating “Quincy A, she Second Best Fire Partially Destroys Chicago-Hotel| Washiugion, Feb. 23.—Late 188t (o vacant seat in the United States | dr. of Boston. . and Theater. | night the state department received 4 gopato, AT S el .t Ninty 5 Feb. 28 —Fi ally d | cablegram from Minister Powell, Sl A ninth e Sl i rago, Feb. 28.—Fire partially de-| gated at San Domingo, Feb. 16, say-, v 5 i e SR e oyed the building occupied by the | ina: BRIEF BITS OF NEWS. :nlu;u.‘ : w.:.m.‘l.u night, entailing N Alhambra theater, hotel and apart “A decisive battle has been fo o oo : kbt i Port Arthur, Feb. 24.—After a sharp amd decisive engagement| ments. The structure was three sto-| between l'wkgm'ernn\on( force d hnll’;‘“‘ d’}n‘v '(u“l‘nlllxn"i}x\l‘«ml h 2:“1‘: S R e ies higl i o 5 TSR 25 D (HOURE Tain firm of Johann 1 sen at Bras Hes high { the insurgents, It extended over two| g Joss estimated at from $65,000 to, {S S aor :“i_\f v.v‘h‘. \Tabilities are “‘__“ Russian position in the harbor is strong and it wasably maintained. After the fire was extinguished tha | days ar | resulted in a victory for thaj §75000. | timated at $250,000 and the 0 - o iy t was the most important of the several sea fights remains of three persons. two men| govermment. The siege has beenj = g e BT : B Tk Sh LA o 'he engagement was he most important o: 1e several sea fights| ang a woman, were found in the ruins. | rajsed and the insurgents are in ve- Emperor William starts on his Med-| §00,000. that have occurred at Port Arthur. The Russian fleet was badiy | The loss is estimated at $75,000. itrent - : 5 fterrancan holiday March 5, joining| George A, Hall, for many yoars con damaged, but the defeat to the Japanese admiral was decisive. Two ';T.hc ‘A\lln\hmbx'lu : l{;valmr, :\mmid; e s :\Y[’:““?:ff"“':"”,li,"v: ht Hohenzollern at| pectod with the Young Men's. Chris oS S S \ships were s g . 1| Which the hotel is built, was partly MAPS AND PAPERS STOLEN. BSULL 0 CLYG tiun association and with certaln Japanese transports and four battleships were sunk in tie attack dostioned R | the Anbor 2:03%, Jobn J. Scan-| Christian coumnission during the Civi] R | American Advisér of Korean Emperor nell's celel 1 ten-vearold trotter.| war, is dead at Mont Clair, No J. and-many officers and men were taken prisoners. The engagement demonstrates the tenability of the position-of-the Russian flect_and the task the Jap has in dislodging it has been. greatly underesti- mated up to the present time. 0000000000 000000000090 OeIIIIIOtseesssseeeoseoe FRICTION MAY RESULT. aaq not been answerea. wnen ne was TRAIN STRIKES CUTTER. ) Forced to Resign. “Feh. 28 —ACcording to the correspondent of the Daily Willilam F. Sands, 5 American ad- officers of tha and a number of One Man Killed and His Brother ls Dying. Winnipeg, Man., Feb. occupied by David and J woord was struck by a delayed Cana Nag: Telegraph, while the emperor of Kore viser, was e French crui 23.—A cutter| mes Under- | sesesssscsscn B T S e e R D i b S T 1 "searchoq a loaded revolver and a box | djan Pacific train near Rokeby sta | ? ot ] Efforts of Belligerents to Define Con- of cartridges were found in his pock-| tion, on the Yorkton branch “Dayid, other friends at dinner in his ofiicial \ . b g \ e e (oEantly alled and Jumes so. se | Fesidence at-Seotl; somo-geographical; For elght, years we have been traband of War. Russia and Japan on the one side and the United States on the other there is reason to believe that some of the under command of Rear. Admiral Cooper, upon arriving here received or- statistical and’ milita maps and pa- ired that he is not expect caused a Dam Bursts on the Hwangho River in' Destroyed. New York, Feb. 23.—The factory of the Frazer Tablet company at Iigh- China. Tientsin, Feb. 23.—A telegram from telling of the wonderful future of Washington, Feb. 23—Officials here , WARSHIPS GO TO SHANCHAL ol e e B e i vanosstolen: rre alLer‘hgnsive gha}i. [rti)ctlil(_m ma)L' fol- ' gecretary Moody Orders American g‘rmg(‘lrsc?v‘nfrg dri\"i?\é“(‘)]l))plol:«()‘ll‘t'a]:;: ;‘ms great 1dal And necessitated Mr. o oo . :sv;,att; (ngl(l):.es :oter:hane.l ’fi%‘i&‘afi :g‘ Vessels to Leave Chefoo. :file; tlx]u-m;:;: .olff ttohgu to lllmir home | Sands’ withdrawal. = Bemld]l. Many have been u“bellGV' & manner injurious to American trade. | Chefoo, Feb. 23.—The United States | ¥ N | . : v K While the matter has not yet been !cruiser New Orleans and the gun- HUNDREDS OF LIVES LOST. | RECTORY: GUII,ED BYRIRE lng- They have lOSt fOl’llHlCS. I&Vel'y [ treated in the negotiations had wi h boats Wilmington and Annapolis, > | Contents Valued at $350,000 Entirely . s ; which sailed from Manila on Feb. 15, - % year pl‘OVBd our pl’edl(}tl()n many times over. Bemidji will one day European powers already have been !ders from the secretary of the navy to Tob S henie ot | teanth ooi s Rt i = confronted with threatened restric-ireturn to Shanghai. When the out- sinanfu, Shantung, says at hun-| tee: SLIG IO avenue, N > Baene dreds of lives have bean lost by the Brook nd aenin meni| @ be a great eity, and townsite lots, tions upon their trade which they are disposed to resist. A vast quantity of American foodstuffs is now afloat destined for, both Russia and Japan and it is probable that the question will be very speedily raised as to whether or not these supplies are con- traband of war. 2 The United Sta%es has in recent years insisted that foodstuffs were not contraband and could not be seized by a belligerent unless it were shown that the goods were consigned to or clear- ly intended for a belligerent. This prin- ciple was recognized by the British Washington, Feb. 23.—Edward Rel- “break of hostilities between Russia j2nd Japan occurred Admiral Evans, {commanding the Asiatic fleet, dis- {patched a cruiser squadron to Shang- {hai and Admiral Cooper’s squadron to Chefoo. Secretary Moody has order- ed all the ships to Shanghai. They :left immediately” after coaling without giving any reason for their sudden departure. | The Russian forces in Manchuria lare so far acting entirely on the de- fensive.. Extensive preparations, are being made at Dalny, Port Arthur, Newchwang and Laioyang to prevent Injured. n, | by fire at night. The fire started on the top floor from some unknown cause* and spread rapidly to adjoining puildings. The factory was ent y gutted, all the contents being destroy- ed. Loss, $350,000; insurance $250, 000. BLIND MUSICIAN'S CRIME. bursting of a dam at Hwangho: Several villages were destroyed. | To Divide Providence Diocese. Rome, Feb. 23.—At the day’s meet ing of the congregation of the propo-| ganda it was decided to propose to the| pope that the diocese of Providence (R. 1.) be divided, Fall River to be se- lected as the see of the new diocese and the Rev. Wililam Stang of Prov: idence to be chosen as the new bishop LEADER SENTENCED TO HANG. Wounds His Daughter and Then Kills Himself. Sioux City, Ia., Feb. 23.—Steven Mauck, blind violinist, shot and dan- gerously wounded his sixteen-year-old the mern who deserted their posts re- 5 P to Steph’s large store and it was to- now to be had- cheap, will be worth big money. Buy now. . R Bemidji Townsite & Improvement Co. JOHN F. GIBBONS, Local Agent. Naturalist and Taxidermist i government during the Transvaal war the threatened landing of the Jarpa- s S and British courts awarded consider-'nese troops. A big force of men fs Majority of Deserting Constabulary| daughter Kya and then blew out hig | WA A e R R U L0 B "R ! able sums of money to American|at work on the damaged vessels in Force Recaptured. brains. He is believed to have been S ¥ ) shippers on account of food seized by [the Port Arthur harbor and efforts | Manila, Feb. 22.—Corporal Ayala, | iT-sane. A Hlnt fOl' the Flltlll‘e | i British warships. are heing made to raise the battle-| ringleader of the members of the Ciore SRS S e ship Retyiza = Stabulaty 5 ST Wealthy - Farmer ‘Murdered. = CRANK AT WHITE HOUSE = tabulary force who recently xovolled | Dingoss, W, Va, Feb. 23" John T T 2 al igan, Luzon, was captured last Lt 2 52 O D — S = = ———— ] = EXPLOSION IN STEEL PLANT. | Monday ~ He has since been tried,| Steblh, a wealthy merchant near-hovc, ! Had a Loaded Revolver and Box of Bari: convicted and sentenced by the court shot and killed Blmer Brewer, a weal- HENRY BU NTHER i Cartridges. Three Men Killed and Several Othere| at Vigan to be hanged. Very few of | thy farmer and neighbor. Two hours d 4 after the murder a torch was applied i gar who gave his address as 271 South Clark street, Chicago, was arrested at the White house during the day and locked up pending an inquiry into his mental condition. Relgar evidently is of unbalanced mind. He has written many letters to the president suggest- ing that people be named in accord- ance with their occupations. For many weeks the secret service officers have been on the lookout for him and when he appeared he was promptly placed in custody. Relgar desired to see th Zocztt e in manamtain why his letters B s PROMPTLY ' FILLED. m " MEN’S CLOTHING. Yesterday we placed in stock a large Buifaio, Feb. 23.—At the plant of the Lackawanna Steel company George Reynolds, Michael Smith and Frank Prenatt were killed and several per- sons were injured by the explosion of a blast furnace. 2 The explosion occurred near power- house No. 2, where a large reservoir is situated. The reservoir is a tube 100 feet long and about ten feet in diameter, and was stored with gas to be used as a motive power for a blow- I er engine. Smith and Ravnolds were working You will find variety at this store, such as is not shown at another store in Northern Minnesota. main uncapturcd and most of the arms acd ammunition taken with them have been recovered. A reward of $2,500 has been offered for the capture of Ricarte, the revolu: tionist - leader. tally consumed. Steph's. home was also fired, but it was saved from de- struction. Steph is in hiding. -t samewuz uas DEEN IDAUgUratea as first president of the republic of Pan- ama. A dozen United States warghips arg at Guantanamo, Cuba, preparing for the maneuvers. Passes the Billion Mark. New York, Feb. 22.—This week’s bank statement is another record breaker, the grand total of deposits OLEARY = DHOWSER BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA. CARPETS. We carry the only complete stock of Sir Leslie Stephen, president of the Ethical society,.is dead in London. He was born in 15’32. L e g aggregating $1,028,025,600. The specie item also exceeds all previous records, with a grand - total of $213.606.700 % ONE PRICE TO ALL, \ AND | THAT IS RIGHT. SHOES. Our stock of Douglas shoes for men. 208 Second St. Postoffice Box No. 686 BEMIDJI, MINN. BIRDS, WHOLE ANIMALS, FISH, FUR RUGS AND ROBES and GAME HEADS mounted to order and for sale. carry a all times a good assortment of INDIAN RELICS and CURIOS FUR OARMENTS made to order, repaired and rémodeled FURS In season bought. ——— 1 guarantee my work mothproof and the most lifelike of any in the state MY WORK IS EQUALLED BY FEW, EXCELLED BY NONE A Deposit Required on All Work YOUR TRADE SOLICITED J;umbermens State Ban Kk BEMIDJI 3-93-9 5 - - spri i 'S ts in Beltrami county. Granits. Pingree and Selze, Schwah shoes for part of our spring purchase, in men’s Carpet > AD e igree and Selze, Schwab shoes fo) q " : s suits and rain coats. _Natty, well Ingrains, Velvets, Axminsters, Stair Jadies; Little Giant and Shaft Pierce G_eneral Banking Business. Fire Insurance. made suits, new—plaids—and stripes at_carpets, Matting, Rubber Matting, shoes for children is now complete. = 810, $15, $18, $20, $22, $23 : Z9 . $22.50 and Rain coats, dark colored, broken Rugs. Linoleum, 0il Cloth, Art Squares and Z RUBBERS. MEN'S FURNISHING GOODS. We are now showing a new line of shirts, night shirts, collars, ties and underwear. Special for this week, a few cases of Lumbermen’s Hurons; regular price $1.50, for 8$1.19. : The North Dakota Liquor Institute : @ The latest improved scientific treatment for the hquor habit @ ® : - is a disease we positively L4 DRUNKENNESS guarantee to cure in 21 ® days. No publicity. Write for full particulars = e - @ @ 628 North Third St., Grand Forks, N.D. ; 000009000060 060060 00000 - plaids, warranted rain proof, price $15. T e S e e 1 o e T —— WALL PAPER. The new 1904 patterns are now in stock. Goed, common paper at 10 to 12 cents a-double roll— Gilts at 15 cents to 40 cents a double roll. In- grains at 35 cents a double roll. , WAITERS AND BARTENDER’S CLOTHING. Vests, silk, wool and duck coats, aprons, coats and sleeves. REMNANTS. This week we will have on sale hundreds of yards of short ends in wash goods.