Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 3, 1904, Page 1

—den and Harbin thi A Pioneer WANT AD :: Will Do It. e e | midji Daily Pio MINNESOTA SOCIETY. HISTORICAL neer The Pioneer Prints MORENEWS than any other news- paper between Duluth and Crookston, St- Paul and the North Pole. 3 VOLUME 2. NUMBER 141. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, i904. TEN CENTS PER WEEK RUSSIANS MAY STRIKE Intimated Kuropatkin Will As- sume Offensive if Jap Ad- vance is Delayed. Russians Attempting to Defeat Flaking Movemdnt of The Japanese. WAR DISPATCHES SUMMARIZED. While admitting that important de- velopments are proceeding on the east | flank of the Manchurian army the Rus- | sian war office withholds details. It is surmised, howeve that the move- ments in progress have for their ob- | Ject the defeat of the Japanese turn- ing movement against the Russian left, which dispatches for the past two weeks have vaguely indicated. St. Pe- tersburg still doubts that Oyama has yet sufliciently rehabilitated himsell to drive home this maneuver, although the Japanese are still pouring across the T to the northeast or Liaoyan Petersburg intimates that should the Japanese commander much longer postpone the offensive it is not impossible that Kuropatkin, with increasing fresh accessions to his ermy, may h f decide to strike. The ant silence is main- tained in Tokio that prevailed during the days immediately preceding the operations which culminated in the igreat battle at J iao; ;m& WOULD DEFEAT FLARK HOVE RUSSIAN CAVALRY TRYING TO CUT JAPANESE LINE OF COMMUNICATIONS. St. Petersburg, Oct. 3.—Important developments on the eastern flank of the Manchurian army are admitted by the war office to be eding. The details, however, are withheld for strategic reasons, the authovities de- parting from silence only to the ex tent of saying that the Russian cavalry is executing important movements, leaving it to be surmised that it is trying to cut the Japanese line of com- munications and thus defeat the Lauk advance An absolute denial is given to the Shanghai telegram reporting that a general engagement at Mukden hus been won by the Jay 56. he war office even declarcs thai nc known ol serious -fighting the pointed oul that the reports Russian retirement {rom dunaen a.e disproved by the telegiam lrom Gon- eral Sakharolf, showng that General Kuropalkin's outposts arc as fav south as Yentai. Further reconnai and indicate thai U 1orces are still crossing the Taitse river at Bensihu, indicating that the center ot ‘gravity remains casi of the railroad. A'he Japanese apparently ve not yet succeeded in drafting suflicient men thither to drive home their flanking operations. Bandits Aiding the Japanese. ul Lue continue Considerable significance is attached to Sakharofl’s report that Chinese bau- dits are fignting in the Japanese ranks in the lLaao river valley., Taken in conjunction with the atiempt of ban- dits to cut the railroad between Muk- re Is the exi: jence of a widespread Japanese organ- dzation of bandits west of the railroad. | The news from the front is extreme- dy meager and many confusing st ments are made. It seems que: able whether Iield Ma ready to assume the offensive. ‘my organ is still exp: ticism of an immediate advance. This paper is inclined to attach sical im- portance to the storics of widespread prevalence of disease among the Jap- ancse troops. No late news is obtainable of the ‘wide Japanese turning movement cast, which is regarded as the chief feature of the Japanese operations. Should Oyama be compelled to abandon the idea of an advance it is intims ion- al Oyama is The Mukden dispaich that ii is p with fresh troops constantiy ar that General K ) way eoempt rations. some offensive op MAY REPEAT SAME MOVES. Japanese Po:iiion at Mukden Similar to Liaoyang. Mukden, Oct. 3.—The Japanese posi- tion is relatively the same now as when, Aug. , the Japanese were twenty miles south and east of Liao- yang. If they are reinforced suflicient- 1y they might, in one or two quick movements, engage the Russians close to the Mukden defenses and reattempt here what they failed to do at Liao- yang. Occasionally wounded men are brought in here, but the fighting is in- significant and the situation par- ticularly quiet west of the railway, while traffic on the Mukden-Sinmintin highway is about normal. Both sides are observing the strictest neutrality in the case of the Sinmintin railway. There are no Japanese importations and traffic is uninterrupted. REPORTED BY SAKHAROFF. Japanese Still Pouring Across the Taitse River. St. Petersburg, Oct. 3.—General Sak- haroff reports that the Japanese are still pouring across the Taitse river at Bensihu, thirty miles northeast of Lmoyang He adds that numbers of JATMANESE MOVING SLOWLY. Have More Respect for Russians Since Battle of Liaoyang. Mukden, Oct. 3.—The prolonged ac- tivity on both sides emphasizing a new situation clearly shows that the battle of Liaoyang was rightfully de- scribed as the end of the first stage of the war, making necessary the adoption of new tactics by the Japan- ese and rehabilitation in order to meet the proved fact that if the Russians are caught in a decisive confii must be on their own ground and ter: and with their full knowledge. It is therefore supposed that the Japanese are entrenching, but it is not improb- able that they will still attempt a flanking movement east. The contest has reached a stage possessing what- ever dignity is due in war to antag- onists having the highest mutual re- spect and has entered upon the more serious application of the uncertain war period.. It is notable that both armies have ceased recriminations attempts to make capital from uncon- vincing and discredited stories of t ture and the use of illegal weapons and the misuse of white and Red Cross fl ile the petty treatment of s disappggred and there is a more liberal inte®)retation of the exigencies of the conflict. It is estimated that 10,000 Chinese refugees are now at Mulkden, but the natives appear unintellig The aspect of Mukden and its environs is now one of dust and desolation. The natives have fled and the wooden pa of their houses have been used fm firewood. WITH GREATEST LENIENCY. Russia’s Future Treatment of Absolute Contraband. St. Petersburg, Oct. 3.—Although the formal decision of the contiaband coi- mission is confined to the interpretas tion of section 10 of aru Russian regulations unc ances continue o re: the ritiza and American embassies that it is L2 purpose of the Russian government o treat other articles of dual use still cit the list of absolute contraband wit.a the greatest leniency and that neith. - coun will have cause tor complaint in the futur Mail advi from Vladivostok say the defens around that town ha.o been completed and that everything is prepared should the Japanese af. tempt operations on the line of foits and batte The surrounding fe.- ests have been cut down in order not to obstruct the zone of fire. Zigzag roads lead to the !nn ies. BANDITS WP\ECK ieiEd RAILROAD. icial as Chinese Brigands Har “Rar i Oct. 5--flussu scouts have ascersiied that ‘resfi Japanese forces a: o otrating at the Yen- tai mines and gradually moying east- ward. A strong Japanese force west of the Liao valley has occupied Siao- beyno, south of Sinmintin. ssing Russians b ~ddarhin, A company of Chinese bandits Thur / night attempted to wreck the railroad near the station of Fant- ziantun, 150 miles south of Harbin. They killed a sentinel and caused slight damage. A detachiment of guards was sent in pursuit of the bandits. The railway track was re- paired by morning. EMPLOYES DISCHARGED. Pennsylvania System Puts Its New Ruling’ Into Effect. Wellsville, 0., Oct. 3.—Over 1,000 employes of the Pennsylvania system, northwest, and the Pennsylvania, southwest, left the service of the com- pany at midnight because of a general order that had been issued and made operative. No employe of the company who was hired after he reached the age of thirty-five is to be retained. If a man was hived before he was thiriy-five’ then he retains his position. Station employes, roadmen and shop employes feel the force of this order. On the Cleveland and Pittsburg rail- road alone about fifty employes of the company have been let out. AN AGREEMENT SIGNED. End of Prolonged Strike of Dock La- borers at Marseilles. Marseilles, Oct. 3.—The extensive and prolonged strike of the wo en and others engaged in the maritime interests was practically closed dur- ing the day by the signing of an agree- ment between the dock laborers and the companies employing them regu- lating ihe conditions of employment. Work will be resumed at once. Trou- ble, however, is still expected, large element of the strike; accept the action of the majority. government has assembled a large force of troops here, being determined to sternly suppress any d rder, CARRIE NATION IN JAIL. Window Smasher and Companions Ar- rested at Wichita. ‘Wichita, Kan., Oct. 3.—Mrs, Carrie Nation, Mrs. Lucy Wilholt, Mrs. Lydia Mounts and Mrs. Myra McHenry broke two large plate glass windows in the Mahan Wholesale Supply company’s warehonse during the day. They were ed and are now in jail. The women have been engaged in * most of the time since their TELEPHONE GiRL'3 Falls Heir to Fortune in Alaskan Min- ing Property. Kansas City, Oct. 3.—Misg Grigzs, a young telephone been notified by attorneys Nome, Alaska, that she has failen heir to mines and mining sto ued at $500,000, the estate of her cousin, Mrs. Lillian Wagner Moore, who died there some wee! 0. She will go North to ciaim the pioperty. LUCK. Clytie girl, has at Cape Prominent Democrats Attend. Albany, N. Y., Oct. 3.—Justice B. €ady Herrick of this city, Democratic hominee for governor, and his asso- ciates upon the Democratic state ticket were formally notified of their nomination here during the day. The ceremeny was attended by several hundred prominent Democrats from: Chinese bandits are with the Japanese | flg“' York city and other Pms of the on the uw side of the railroad. le 6 of e HEAVY FLOOD DAMAGE Property Loss at Trinidad Colo., Will Aggregate A Mil- lion Dollars. Said Several Familics Have Been Missing Since The Flood Occurred. Trinidad, Cole., Oct. 2.—Although re- ports continue to be circulated that several families have been missing since the flood swept through the city no bodies have been recovered and the police ofiicials announce that they have no reason to believe there was any loss of life The property loss will approximate nearly $1,000,000. The damage to the Colorado and Wyoming railroad is fully $75,000, in addition to the weak- ening of the $50,000 bridge at Sopris, which may fall. One thousand feet of Santa Fe track is in the river at Jan- sen and the bridge at Starkville is gone. The Colorado and Southern roadhed in Riley canon is wrecked, twenty-four bridges and 10,000 ties baving been washed away. Perishable Freight Refused. Topeka, Kan.,, Oct. 3.— General Freight Agent Koontz of the Santa Fe road has issued instructions that no cattle or perishable freight would be accepted for shipment over the New Mexico division until further notice on account of the floods and washouts. STILL EXTREMELY GRAVE SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT IN GEN- ERAL PAYNE'S CONDITION NOT MAINTAINED. ‘Washington, Oct. 3.— Postmaster General Payne gained more rest during the night than during the two previous nights, but his sleep in the early hours of the morning was interrupted by weakening spells, the most severe of those occurring at 6 o’clock. Dr. Gray- son, who remained through the night, immediately administered moderate doses of stimulants and restoratives and these sufficed to bring about a prompt rally. At 9:50 a. m. the follow- ing bulletin was issued: “Mr. Payne passed a riuch better night; slept well for a mnumber of hours; heart action much improved; general condition more favorable.” President Roosevelt called at the hotel shortly before 11 o'clock and re- mained a few moments in the private apartments. When he came out he said he felt much d regard- ing Mr. Payue's condition. Despite the improvement noted in Mr. Payne's condition as disclosed by the morning publication his condition at 1:30 p. m. bad undergone no fur- ther change for the better. Dr. Rixey remarked that it was about the same and in reply to a question said Mr. Payne’s condition still was extremely grave. Dr. Magruder left Mr. side at 2:45 p. m. He said that Mr. Paype was holding his own and that there had been no setback. He has taken nourishment and ietained it, recognizing what it is. Dr. M’\"ll\llu said that while he felt encouraged s Payne is by no means out of danger. Mr. Payne’s sister was admitted tc her brother’s room during the afternoon. The sick man recognized and con- versed briefly with hu ENVOY QF EMPRESS DOWAGER. Tsang Hse Nun Will Study American System of Government. New York, Oct. 3.—Tsang Hse Nun, who is charged by the empress dow- ager of China to make an important inquiry into the system of the govern- ments of the world in order that any points suitable to the people of China may be introduced in the empire, ar- rived here during the day on the steamer Philadelphia from Southamp- ton. He was accompanied by a numer- ous Chinese suite. Nun already has visited most of the countries of Eu- rope and has made investigations there with the assistance of the authorities. The work of his mission in this coun- try will be facilitated by arrangements Wwhich were made through Ambassador Choate before the party left England. SCHOOL IN SKYSCRAPER. Building Will Accommodate Thousand Pupils. New York, Oct. 3.—Accommodations for nearly iwice as many pupils as any other elementary school in the world will be found in a “skyscraper” to be erected within a few months. It will be situated in Grand street, on the Lower East Side. It is planned that the new school shall be ten or more stories high and have about fifteen class rooms to the floor. The entire building will contain at least 130 classes, accommodating be- tween 7,500 and 8,000 children. The building will be absolutely fireproof, Only the desk and doors will be in- flammable. If a fire should occur in a room it could be closed up until the flames have dlnd out. Eight Dowie Los:s n Will Contest. Chicago, Oct. 3.—A jury in Judge Tuthill’s court has rendered a verdict that John Alexander Dowie is not en- titled to $55,000 left to him by the will of Fred Sutton, a wealthy New Zealand sheep herder, who died in Dowie's “hospice” several years ago. The jury ‘ound that Sutton was not in his rl:h nind when he made the will. 4 i Payne's bed- ; REYES BLAMES COLOMBBIA, Special Envoy to United States Dis- cusses Loss of Pihama. New York, Oct. 3.—Copies have just been received here of the report to.his government of General Rafael Reyes (now president of Colombia), who was sent to this country on a special diplo- on in an attempt to modify the action of the American govern- ment in regard to Colombian interests in Panama. The mission was without result. The report, which is of considerahle length, severely arraigns the short- sightedness of the Colombian repre- sentatives that led to the misfortunes which befell Colombia after the nego- tiations over the Hay-Herran treaty fell through. In conclusicn the report says: “We must admit that the United States government had granted to us by way of compensation in the Hey- Herran treaty much more than we had asked in the memorandum of our min- ister in Washington which served as a basis for that treaty. Comparing these two documents the government of the United States might well point to the generosity of its dealings with Colom- bia and obtain the public opinion of the civilized world, especially that of the United States and France,. in con- sidering as an indisputable fact that the obstinacy of our government was the only real obstacle to the construc- tion of the canal by the United States, which was the only agency capable of bringing to a completion so colossal and gigantic a work.” CONGRESS OF LAWYERS ENDS. Delegates Hope for the Eventual Ex- -tinction of War. St. Louis, Oct. 3.—The first conven- tion of the Universal Congress of Law- yers and Jurists concluded during the day after three days of presentation and discussion of legal propositions of world-wide interest, chief of which was the ultimate establishment of in- ternational peace and abolishment of all conflict. Associate Justice David J. Brewer, of the United States supreme court, president of the congress, expressed the sentiment that the hopes of the prime movers of the congress in its success had been fully realized. The opinion was expressed generally by the distinguished delegates from every nation represented that the con- gress marked an epoch in the relations existing hetween the lawyers of the world, which relationship would be farreaching in finally establishing a complete understanding’ between na- tions, leading to the eventual extinc- tion of war. WISCONSIN COURT ADJOURNS. Will Not Act Upon La Follette Case Before Oct. 18. Madison, Wis., Oct. 3.—The supreme ccurt adjourned until Oct. 18 without taking action on the La Follette case. The failure of the supreme court o take action in the case renders it im- perative that a decision be handed down either- on Oct. 18, the date to which the adjournment was taken, or the day following. Under the statutes of Wisconsin the | secretary of state is bound to certify to the various county clerks the names || of the nominees in not more than twenty days and not less than four- teen days prior to the election, which this year comes on Nov. 8. There iz no restraining order in effect at the present time against the secretary of state and unless the court should de- cide the case by Oct. 18 Secretary of State Houser will be free to certify to thy county clerks the names of the La Follette candidates, of which he himself is one. ROBBER’S RAID FATAL. Sensational Attempt to Loot Gambling House at Silverton, Colo. Silverton, Colo., Oct. 3.—The most semsational attempt at a holdup in years was made here during the day. A masked man of powerful build, armed with two big revolvers, entered the saloon of the gambling house of J. H. Slattery, the largest in San Juan county, and ordered every one to throw up his hands. All refused. Herman Stroble, an employe, grappled with the bandit and was shot in the right breast and thigh. John Loftus, another em- ploye, rushed to Stroble’s assistance. He was shot dead. James Bochwell, bartender, who also ran to Stroble's assistance, was shot through the arm. The bandit shot at two others who tried to prevent the holdup, then smashed the rear window, walked into the alley and committed suicide, shoot- ing himself through the mouth. The bandit has not been identified. ;lihere was $5,000 in the house at the me. BUYS CANADA ATLANTIC. Grand Trunk Agrees to Pay $16,000,000 Provided Government Approves. Montreal, Oct. 3.—It is officially an- nounced that the Grand Trunk rail- way will pay $16,000,000 for the Can- ada Atlantic and will give a guarantee of principal and interest of a total mortgage of $16,000,000 4 per cent fifty-year gold bonds, of which a por- tion will be reserved for capital ex- penditures. Sanction for the transfer will have to be secured from the government by the Grand Trunk. MANY CHECKS STOLEN. Robbers Lose Postoffice Safe at Rose- mont, Pa. Philadelphia, Oct. 3.—The safe in the postoffice at Rosemont, a suburb, was blown open by dynamite early in the day and money and stamps aggre- gating about $200 stolen. Postmaster Stillwagon says that at the close of each month dividend checks amount- ing to between $5,000 and $10,000 are sent to wealthy suburbanites and that many letters containing such checks were stolen. Jury Returns Verdict of Guilty. Barron, Wis., Oct. 3—The jury in the case of Robert Walker, charged with Kkilling Oscar Burns, who is al- leged to have wronged Walker’s daugh- ter, returned a verdict of murder in the second degree and fixed the pun- Ishment. *t from ten to b ten: BT LLP ORI RN OB R IO DO DR BB BB D SREBEB O & & 421-4}fi@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@fi@@#@ Honest F UR Values! . Do They Interest You? Pick up a Fur; examine it. Our Stock is large and varied; Our Styles are correct; Our Prices are reasonable. We guarantee to every customer HONEST VALUE and seek for ourselves HONEST PROFIT. Our East Window shows a. sprinkling of what we carry in Furs Another consignment of 10¢ ‘Picturns which exeel in beauty and variety all previous selections. : wO’Leary & Bowser... '@’@-%{#-fi?ie%@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@fi@@@@ What is it’s actual value? Can you tell? Not unless you are an experienced Furrier. 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