Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 1, 1904, Page 1

A Pioneer WANT AD Will Do TIr. he Bemidji Daily Pio MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. The Pioneer Prints MORE NEWS than any other news- paper between Duluth and Crookston, St. Pa; and the North Pole. VOLUME 2. NUMBER 140. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1904. TEN CENTS PER WEEK QUTPOSTS DARIVEN IN SHARP FIGHTING NEAR MUKDEN RESULTS IN DEFEAT FOR THE RUSSIANS. JAPANESE PREPARTIONS COMPLETED INDICATIONS POINT TO AN IMME-: DIATE AGGRESSIVE MOVE- MENT NORTH. WAR DISPATCHES SUMMARIZED. Kuropatkin's outposts have been driven in after sharp fighting neat Mukden and there are indications that the Japanese are about prepared for an aggressive movement. Th with an off 1 report of the operations at Port Arthur from Sept. 20 to 26, comprises the day's news from the front. The Russian gene staff has received news that the Jap- anese assaults during that period were eve where repulse The general staft gives positi surance that the Russian army at Mukden. JAPSEVERYWHERE REPULSED GENERAL ASSAULT ON PORT AR- THUR CONTINUED FROM SEPT, 20 TO SEPT. 26. St. Petersburg, Oct. 1.—The gen- eral staff has received news that in the general assault on Port Arthur from Sept. 20 to Sept. the Japanese were everywhere repulsed. In view of the above advices the au- thorities at the war office discredit the Chefoo report that the Japanese have captured the main forts at Port thur. The information of the office proves that the Japanese los during the siege have been 435,000 killed or wounded. ‘Che health of General Dragomiroif 1s worse and there is now no question of his going to the front. General Dragomirofi’s name bas been men- tioned in connection with the appoint- ment of chief ol staff of Grand Duke Nicholas Nichelaievitch, should the latter be appointed commander-in-chici of the Russian forces in Manchuria. The reports from Seoul of the land- ing of the Russian detachment from ‘Vladivostok north of Hamheung are denied at the war office. The fey Russian troops in Northeastern Korea went there ()\olhml SEVERE FIGHTING IMMINENT war JAPANESE COMPLETE PREPARA- ' TIONS FOR ACTIVE FOR- WARD MOVEMENT. Mukden, Oct. 1.—The delay in the resumption of the aggressive by Field Marshal Oyama, according to the best information, is due to the nec ty of making good the losses which he sustained at Liaoyang and to the bringing up of stores and munitions. But the preparations for an active for- ward movewment of the Japanese now seem to have been completed and a serious collision ‘is regarded as im- minent. General Kuropatkin during the day reviewed several detachments of troops which have just arrived here and con- ferred the St. George’s cross upon eighteen officers who distinguished themselves at lhe !mule of Liaoyang. RUSSIAN UUTPUSTS ROUTED SEVERE FIGHTING SAID TO HAVE .. OCCURRED IN THE VICIN- ITY OF MUKDEN. 8t. Petersburg, Oct. 1.—From a re- lable source the Associated Pre: hears that sharp fighting near Mukden, resulting in the Ji dviving in General Kuropati Dosts. Important dispatches have been re- ceived and tranomitted to the em- peror. They are believed to confirm the Associated Press’ information. The genecral staff, however, is unable at present to go beyond the positive assurance that the main Russian army is still at ‘\,lukd\'n May End Alexieff's Career. St. Petersburg, Oct. 1.—The report that Viceroy Alexieff will return to St. Petersburg has been accepted as true ever since the decision to form a second Manchurian army was an- mnounced. It appears still to be a ques- tion, however, whether his return in- volves the practical winding up of his public career. The reports of his be- coming chancellor are regarded as idle gossip, devoid of solid foundation. INDIANS ATTACK CAMPS. Many Persons Killed and Wounded in Southern Mexico. New York, Oct. 1.—Advices re- ceived by mail from a correspondent of the Herald at Belize, British Hon- duras, says: “In the recent attack by Indians on the camps of chewing gum gatherers in Southern Mexico 17 persons were Kkilled, 18 wounded and 57 more either Roosevel SENATORHOAR’S DEATH AGED STATESMAN’S END CAME AS HE DESIRED, PEACEFUL AND WITHOUT A STRUGGLE. MOST INTERESTING OF PUBLIC MEN HAD DECIDED CONVICTIONS, TE- NACITY OF PURPOSE AND UN- QUESTIONED HONESTY. ‘Worcester, Ma: Oct. 1.—The toll- ing of the bells of the church towers and fire stations of Worcester com- municated to his fellow citizens the intelligence of the passing of United States Benator Geogge Frisbie Hoar, whose death occurred at 1:35 a. m.; At 2 o'clock the chimes on Ply mouth church played “Nearer, My God, to Thee.” The tidings communicated by the tolling bells were heard throughout the city and within a few minutes numerous inquiries were made at the newspaper offices by tclephone. The people of Worcester, to whom Senator Hoar was endeared in a meas- ure beyond that ever given to any other man, anxiously followed the course of his sickness for six weeks and Lundreds of calls on the telephone had been made daily at the local nev paper oliices by persons who desit to hear the latest news from the bed side. The state of profound stupor, which | was an indication of the approach i death, embraced the senator for fori, hours. The patie; expressed the b early i that he misht die peacefully and without a struggic Such a death je to him. Besides Dr. Gilman the senator’s tvo children, Rockwood Hoar and Mi.s Mary Hoar, were at the bedside until the end. Message From the President. Rogkwood Hoar has received tue following message from President most profound syin- pathy. The I s not yours only, bit of all those who believe in the lofty standard of purity, integrity and fea - in public life.” “Accept my understood that the fun 2 will be held Monday from the Church of the and that Rev. I d Everett ) States senate, ciate. Senator Hoar was one of the most interesting of the public men of hi: time, His convictions were pro- nounced. his tenacity of purpose was remarkable and his integrity was never questioned even by his bitterest entered public life and served the peo- y or another, with few breaks, for full two score s, and he died a poor man as the reckons riches. Senator Hoar rty-eight years of age and »sented Massachusetts in the uppér branch of congress since 1877. chaplain of the United opponents. early in the ple in ome capa but General Regret at Boston. Boston, Oct. 1.—News of the death Senator George F. Hoar was re h great regret by all ¢ s of citizens. In politics he had no enemics in this state and Democrats were not behind the members of his own party in paying tribute to his worth. Soon after daylight the flags on the statehouse were halfmasted and l¢(m similar tokens of mourning were «d on the city hall and other gs throughout the city. of ceived w IN INTEREST OF CIVILIZATION. President Asked to Interfere in Affairs of Congo Free State. . Washington, Oct. 1.—A petition calling upon the president to intervene in the affairs of the Congo Free State in the interests of civilization was presented to President Roosevelt by E. D. Morel, who was accompanied to the White House by Acting Secretary of State Loomis. The petition is in- scribed: “Memorial to the president of the United States of America concerning aitairs in the Congo Free Sta by the Congo Reform ociation, sup- ported by the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery society and the Aborig- ion society.” is numerously signed by men whose names are known throughont the world, the list being headed by the Earl of Aber deen THIEVES SECURE MUCH LOOT. Weaithy St. Paulite Loses Jewelry and Costly Plate. St. Paul, Oct. l—Jewelry esti- mated to be worth $4,000 was stolen from the house of E. N. Saunde president of the Northwestern Fuel company, while the family were din- ing. SneaK thieves secured an-entrance through a basement doorway, gained the second floor and so quietly con- | owing to heavy rains. will be asked to offi-p- ducted their operations thai the family did not know that the house had been robbed until s al hours later. A hasty sear of the premises showed that the rooms on tho second floor had been looted and jewclry and plate of costly value taken. The search had evidently been hasty, as several articles of vaine had been overlooked. Wife Murderer Exccuted Chicago, Oct. 1.—Frank Lewan- dowski, convicted of wife murder, was hanged in the jailvard: here during the day. Lewandowski, in a drunken rage, cut his wife's throat and then his own beca 5 d not compel her son, his steyson, to work. The slayer hovered hetween life and death for weeks. Lady Curzon Somewhat Better. ‘Walmer Castle, Eng., Oct. 1.—The physicians in attendance on Lady Cur- zon have issued the following bulletin: “Her ladyship passed a quiet night and is, on the whole, somewhat bet- | murdered or carried into captivity.” ter.” lr GREAT DAMAGE DONE TRINIDAD, COLO.,, ENTIRELY CUT OFF AS RESULT OF DISAS- TROUS FLOOD. CITY RESERVOIR HAS GONE OUT WIRES ARE DOWN AND EXTENT OF THE DISASTER CANNOT BE LEARNED. Denver, Oct. 1.—Extensive dam- age is reported to have been done in Trinidad, Colo., by a flood in the Las Animas river. All wires in the vicin- ity are down and communication with the city is entirely cut off. All bridges in and about the city are said to have j been washed away and no trains can get in or out on the Santa Fe, Denver and Rio Grande and Colorado and Southern railways. The latest report received before all the wires were lost said the Santa Fe depot had been washed away and the Harvey hotel was threatened with destruction. So far as known there have been no lives lost. Trinidad is the county seat of Las Animas county and the center of an extensive coal mining region. Its population numbers about 5,000 At the Colorado Southern train dis- patcher’s office in this city it was said that the last news received from Trini- dad was that the city reservoir had gone out. It could not be learned whether any loss of life resulted or what damage was done. Railroad men said it had been raining very heavily in the vicinity of Trinidad since ‘Wednesday night. MANY BRIDGES WASHED OUT. Railroad Traffic in New Mexico at a Standstill. Santa Fe, N. M. Oct. 1.—Railroad trafliic in New Mexico is at a standstill Every one of the three railroads centering at Santa Fe is washed out, the Santa Fe Central at Estanca, Clark and near this city; the Denver and Rio Grande hetween this city and Espanola and between Embudo and Antonito, and the Santa Fe between Las Vegas and Albu- querque. No train. has arrived in twentyfour-honis and &l ihe wires are. down.- The washouts are the sworst west of - Albuquerque and - be- tween Albuquerque and El Paso. All telegraph wires in this city are down. Many bridges were c: ed away by the flood. No loss of life is reported, but property damage throughout the territory is heavy. MANY FIREMEN OVERCOME. Destructive Blaze Wipes Out Big Re- frigerating Plants. New York, Oct. 1.—Nea:ly $250,000 loss was caused by a fire in the big block of meat packing houses and re- frigerating plants in Tenth avenue, be- tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets. The fire started late in the eveni and burned steadily through the night before it was brought under control. The heaviest loss was in the thre ory building occupied by the Cudahy Packing company, the T. A. Wheeler company and Conron Bros., dealers in poultry. The fire also dam- aged or practically destroyed two four- story buildings occupied by T. A. Wheeler & Co. and the C. H. Ham- mond company. The loss to the Cud- ahy company is estimated at $125,000 and that to the others between $75,000 and $100,000. Fire Chief Croker came near meet- ing death by falling through a floor weakened by the flames into a cellar under the building. His hand was badiy cut. Gases from bursting ammonia pipes and tanks made the fire one of the worst with which the firemen have had to contend in a long time. Nearly two score firemen were overcome by the fumes, but all recovered. BULL TIES UP RAILROAD. Derails Several Cars and Delays Traf- fic 8ix Hours. Ashland, Wis, Oct. 1.—A bull be- longing to a farmer near Dauby, a small station near Mason, on the Omaha road, attempted to buck a freight train off the track and almost succeeded. The animal charged the engine, but was tossed in the air. At the place of collision the road runs through a cut and the bull, striking the walls, rolled down on to the track, derailing six cars. The wrecked cars delayed traffic six hours, the Twilight Limited being obliged to transfer its passengers at the wreck. Terrific Explosion of Gas. Cleveland, Oct. 1.—A two-story brick building at the corner of Fleet street and Independence road used by the Iast Ohio Natural Gas company as a distributing station, was demol- ished during the day and two men probably fatally injured as a result of a terrific explosion of gas. Because of the explosion natural gas was shut off from a large portion of the city, causing much inconvenience. Indiana Assassination. New Albany, Ind., Oct. 1.—James Dalton was assassinated near Fairdale while passing the house of Samuel Jones. It is charged the shot came from the second story of the Jones house. One year ago during a quarrel Dalton shot Jones, but was acquitted and Jones filed suit for $50,000, which suit was to come to trial next week. Fairbanks in Washington State. North Yakima, Wash.,, Oct. 1.— Senator Fairbanks made his first stop during the day at Prosser, a prosper- ous agricultural town on the Yakima river. Practically the entire popula- tion of the town was at the railroad station and the senator was received with cheers. He spoke for only a few. minutel z e oack 2 REITERATES HI8 POSITION. President Determinei to Keep Out of Wisconsin Fight. Washington, Oct. 1. — President Roosevelt has reiterated to Represen- tative Cooper of Wisconsin his ex- pressed determination not to partici- pate in any way in leiactioual trou- ble now in progress in that state. "At the conclusicn of the interview M Cooper sal “The pn,smcnt said to me: ‘I pro- pose to take no part in the unfortunate contest which now is inprogress with- in the Republican party:of Wisconsin. That is my policy and my determina- tion. It has not been départed from in the past and it will not be in the fu- ture.”” Mr. Cooper informed the president that, in his opinion, the Republican national ticket would receive the sup- port of all Republicans in Wisconsin “despite the unhappy factional differ- ences that exist in the gtate” and that those differences would not affect, in any serious degree, the national elec- tion. Issues Warning to Nurserymen. St. Anthony Park, Minn, Oct. 1.— The. state entomologist of Minnesota has discovered in a shipment of Cajo- lina poplars from New York state the beetle known as the adler and willow green, introduced from England some years ago. He says every means should be taken by nurserymen and others interested to stamp out this before it gains a foothold. Notice. Ladies Literary club meet with Mvrs. L. H. Bailey Monday Oct. 3. All members are requesped to be present. —Mrs. Susie Murch, President. —Mrs, Catherine R. Boss, Secretary. Confessions of a Priest. Rev. Jno. S. Cox, of Wake, Ark,, writes, “For 12 years 1 suffered (rom yellow jaundice. I consulted a number of physicians and tried all sorts of medicinés, but got no relief. Then I began the use of Electric Bitters and feel that T am now cured of a di- sease that had me in its grasp for twelve years.” If you want reliable mediclne for liver and kidney trouble, stomach disorder or general debility, get Electric Bitters. It's guaranteed by all druggists. Only Bley 7 Permit By “Hait: - The application of William Tait Seelman to wed Miss Kathleen Murphy was received today by Clerk of Court Rhoda and the li- cense was granted and returned this afternoon bymaii. Both the contracting parties are residents of Baudette, where they have llved a number of years. In the Baptist church the Lord’s Supper at 10;30a. m. to- morrow. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunda noon. Junior at 2;30. Young Peoples at 7 p. m. All welcome. Cause of Lockjaw. : Lockjaw, or tetanus, is caused by a bacillus or germ which ex- s plentifully in street dirt. 1t is inactive so long as exposed to the air, but when carried beneath the skin, as in the wounds caused by percussion caps or by rusty nails. and when the air is ex- lud. d the germ is roused to ac- tivity and produces the most vir- ulent poison known. These germs nay be destroyed and all danger of lockjaw avoided by ap plvuw Chamberlain’s Pain Balm freely as soon as the injury is received. Pain Balm is an antiseptic and causes cuts, bruis without maturation and in one- third the time required by the usual treatment. Sold by Bar- ker’s Drug store. Dog Gone. The small black rat terrior belonging 1o George McTaggart, died this morning as a result of partaking of some of the poison which seems to be scart- tered over the entire city. Anti- dotes were administered to the dog but were of no avail. This makes a score or more which have met death by being poison- ed and those who have lost the canines are anxious to find the distributors of the poison. Chamberlain’s Coush Remedy. No one who is acquainted with its good qualities can be sur- prised at the great populavity of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It not only cures colds and grip effectually and permanently, but preveuts these diseases from re- sulting in pneumonia. 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