Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 1, 1904, Page 2

The VOLUME 2. NUMBER 191. Fitty Years the Standard Made from pure cream of tartar derived from grapes, PRICE BAKING FOWDER CO- awcaao. S8TEPFATHER'S BRUTAL CRIME. Kills Bridegroom and Father and Fa- tally Wounds Brother. Fort Worth, Tex., Dec. l.—Last Sunday Steve McKinney, a young farmer, who had been paying-court to the stepdaughter of J. M. Williams, near Alvarado, failing to win Will- lams’ consent to marriage, ran away with the girl and married her. This greatly enraged Williams, as young McKinney and his bride returned bome and the bridegroom went to work on his farm. Williams swore vengeance, but his neiglibors did not believe a tragedy was impending. ‘Williams went to the town of Alva- rado and bought a Winchester rifle. Then, riding out to the field where the bridegroom, his father and brother were at work, the enraged man, with- out a word, opened fire. The elder McKinney rushed to the rescue of his boy and was himself shot dead. The brother, too, sought to shield his brother and father, but the crack of the rifie in Williams' hands cnded effort. Steve McKinney and h father, D. V. McKinney, lay dead in the field, the remaining son being des- perately wounded. Officers have start- ed lo arrest Willlams and trouble is anticipated, as he is thoroughly des- perate and crazed over the escapade of the runaway. The bride is pros trated and in a pitiable plight. Al parties to the tragedy are respectable and well-to-do tarme SENATOR BURTONS CASE. Arguments Begun Before the United States Supreme Court. ‘Washington, Dee. 1.—The supreme court during the day heard arguments in the case of Senator J. R. Burton of Kansas, who appealed from the judg- ment of the district court for the Hast- ern district of Missouri. Senator Bui- ton was tried on a charge of receiving compensation from parties for repre- senting them before the postofiice d partment, alleged to be contrary to sec- tion 1782 of the Revised Statutes. lower court sentenced hi fine of $2,500 and to im six months. The attor tor Burton enteied a g¢ the charges in s tention that the co not directing a verdic Sernator Burton was in court during the argument. BEGINS WAR ON SALOONS. Q@eneral Davis Wants Them Removed From Fort Snelling. ‘Washington, Dec. 1.—General Da- vis, judge advocate of the army, is pre- paring an ordinance which he will submit to the authorities of the Twin Citles requesting them to incréase the distance limit for saloons around Fort Snelling to two miles instead of one, as it is now. There are a number of barrooms just on the edge of the reservation at Fort Snelling, which are just one mile from the nearest government building as required by law. If this ordinance of the war department is adopted by Twin City authorities it will drive the saloons practically into the cities and will have the effect of putting them out of business. BOUND FOR PUKCHENG. Force of Russian Artillery Moving on Korean Town. i New York, Dec. 1.—The Korean prefect of Songjin asserts that 500 ar- tillerymen, with seven heavy guns, passed south for Pukcheng early in November,, says g Herald dispatch from Seoul by way of Shanghai. Ac- cording to the prefect the Russians in- formed him that an additional force of artillery was on the way from Vladi- vostok, their intention being to hold Pukcheng at all costs. NEITHER SIDE ACTIVE. Armies of Oyama and Kuropatkin Onjy Indulge in Skirmishing. General Oku's Headquaitcis, via Fu- #an, Dec. 1.—The position of the two armies is practically unchanged. There has been no fighting save outpost scouting, skirmishes and occasional Russian bombardments, which are us- ually unanswered. Neither side shows indications of movln" v ! TO MEET Br’\LTIC FLEET. Japanesc Cruisers and Torpedo Boats Sail Under Secret Orders. Vienna, Dee. 1.—The Shanshai cor- respondent of the Neue Freie Pres: says three Japanese cruisers and teen torpedo boats have safled from Sasebo under secret orders. They took. a southerly course. It is'supposed they have gone to meet the Baltic fleet. Father Murders Wife and Four Small Children. Ashland, Ky, Dec. 1.—The mu: of a whole family by the drusl ‘band and father is reporied f{rom near Shelby, Pike county, K. Enoch Sloan, a farmer, went home from Shelby ina drunken condition, shot and kilied his wife and four, small children and then | #hot himself dead. CARRIED - BY ASSAULT JAPANESE CAPTURE AND RETAIN SQUTHEASTERN PORTICN OF 203-METRE HILL. PORT ARTHUR FIGHTIRG GONFINLES GENERAL NOGI HURLING LARGE FORCES AGAINST RUSSIAN STRONGHOLD. : Tokio, Dec. 1.—It ‘is reported that the Japanese during the day assaulted, | carried and retain the southeastern portion of 203-Metre hill. BATTLE RAGES UNABATED. Fate of Port Arthur Still Remains in the Balance. Chefoo, Dec. 1.—Chinese who left Port Dalny Nov. 28 arrived here dur- ing the day. They say the fighting at Port Arthur continues. They heard firing Nov. 20 wwhile at sea. The Chi- nese assisted in carrying the Japanese wounded ‘from the trains to the hospi- tals and personally counted a thou- sand. - The Japanese, they added, Seemed depressed. FORTRESS MUST FALL SOON. Japanese Declare Port I’\rthur Cannot Stand Much Longer. London, Dec. 1.—The Japanese de- clare Port Arthur must fall within twenty-one days, no matter what the cost. General Nogi is hurling his forces against the Russian position regard- less of the number of men he loses. It is admitted his casualties have been exceedingly heayy. MIKADO OPENS THE DIET. Remarks That His Forces Have Won in Every Battle. Tokio, Dec. 1.—The emperor for- mally opened the second war diet dur- ing the day. He rode through the crowded streets in a state coach,. es- corted by a troop of lanciers and ac- companied by the crown prince, his staff and some members of the impe- rial household to the house of pariia- ment, where both houses were assem- bled in the chamber of representa- tives. The diplomatic corps and many prominent government officials were Dpresent. The emperor ascended the dias, fro; Which he read ‘the following ‘addres: “We hereby perform the ceremony of opening the imperial diet and an- nounce to the membeis of the house of peers and house of representatives that to their profound delight our rela- tions with all the neutral powers are continually growing more amicable. “We have directed our ministers of state to submit to you a scheme for meeting the extraordin expendi- tures necessitated by the war, together with the budget for the thirty-eighth year of Meiji, besides other projects of law. i ‘“That our expeditionary forces have becn victorious in every battle; have repeatedly shown fresh proofs of their loyalty and bravery, £o that the prog- ress of the war has beon constantly to our advantage; that wa expect by the loyal devotion of our subjects to at- tain our ultimate object and we call upon you to discharge your duties by harmonious c#-operation, thereby pro- moting our wishes and ends.” TAKES THE OFFENSIVE. Portion of Kuropatkin’s Army Attacks Japanese Position. St. Petersburg, Dec. 1.—General Kuropatkin, under date of Nov. 29, re- ports that the Japanese force which evacuated Tsinkhetchen (near Da Dpass) took up a fresh position near the village of Suidan, about seven and a half miles southeast of that place. They carried off many wounded. The Russians on the morning of Nov. 29 resumed the offensive, advancing in the direction of Suidun. Within one and a quarter miles from there they encountered a Japanese artillery fire. By~ midday the Russian artmery' opened and under cover of its fire the Russian' _infantry resumed the ad- vance. Elsewhere all is quiet. A FAMILY SAFEGUARD Dr. Grem to handle her famous Uncle Thmt and Lung Cure. QThe best family safegnard i is a reliable es. with the Niece of 'Dr h - | household medxclxrne that will cure croup, o1 colds, chill: uenmhonu ey:.gl;:x’d nods:' sm'ey bmndiflfi nfi'ec}xons——‘dmt will keq) the children oof against all contagions diseases. S!Sudl a medicine x':goschu' ip, which has a record of 35 years in e cure of consumption, cstarzh lun and bronchial troubles, e fame of German as a cone mmphve cure, since its purchase by Dr. Green from the niece of the famons liosclxeeh_h‘::fi extammg $d to all les eve hue» 1 qTwo linl. 25cand 75 uZiY 1 packer of-the Missouri valley. He was| alll king deltvered he speac! t:’lom ‘the thr 3 tul pflnciples. whl't:h wet [Healyaapola COCKRELL OFFERED A PLACE. President Tenders Appointment:te. MI&» souri Senator. ‘Washington, Dec. 1.—Senator Cock- rell of Misgouri, who arzived in Wash. ington ' Tuesday night, called " during the day on President Rooscvelt and had ‘an extended conference with him. It was the first time ‘the president and Senafor Cockrell had met since the election. When it became evident that the result of the election in Missou: would result in' the retirement fr senate of Mr. Cockrell the p It it be understood that he Would of- fer to him a federal appointment com- mensurate with his ability, knowledge of public affairs, wide experience and high character. At the conference during the day the president informed Senator Cockrell that he would point him as a member either {sthmian canal commission o interstate commerce com the senator might elect. Senal: - rell did not indicate to the p nt ‘what he might do rega the prof- fer and he said to his £ 1 the conference that he would announee his decision perhaps for several weaks, as it was not necessary that he should do so immediately. NEGOTIATIONS BROKEN OFF. Germany and Austria Unable to Frame Commercial Treaty. Berlin, Dec. 1—The negotiations for a commercial treaty between Gex- many and Austria-Hungary have been broken off completely and in the pres- ent mood of the German government they will not be resumed unicss the initiative contes from Austria-Hungary. Interior Secretary Count von Po dowsky-Wehner, who ' has been con- ducting the negotiations at the Aus- trian capital for the last four weeks, returns here at once. The semi-official newspapers are exasperated over what s defined here as “Austro-Flungaian obstinancy” and threafs are made to denounce the existing tréaty and open tariff hostilities as' a means of show- ing Austria-Hungary that reciprocity is better than a tar] lff war, PLAN OF FEDERATION. Presbyterian Commission Agrees ©n Scheme for Union. Pittsburg, Dec. 1.—The commission representing: the seven branches oftic Preshyterian church in this countiy, in session here, decided during the day | on a plan of federation for the various churches, the most important step yet taken towards the ultimate goal of or- ganic union. Rev. Dr. J. D. Steele, secretary ot the commission, says the plan proyigcs for the estblishment of a council which will. be called the “federal council af reformed churches in America, hoid- ing the Preshyterian system.” This council will have no power over the worship creed or government, of ‘the churches; swhich, wiil yemain the same they always have been. WATCHING BRITISH PLANS. Russia Uneasy Over Reorganizaticn of indian Army. St.. Petersburg, Dec. 1.—The state- ment (hat Russia is concentrating troops on the Afghan frontier is de- nied. Nevertheless it is undoub Y true that Russia is watching with some misgivings the British plans tor the reorganization and increase of the In- dian army as well as the dispatch of a deputation to Persia. Coming on the heels of the Tibetan expedition these moves naturally create the suspicion that Great Britain is taking advaniage of Russia’s precccupation in the Far East to strengthen her position on the Indian frontier of Persia. NORTH SEA INQUIRY. Russian Press Confident American Ad: miral Will Be Impartial. St. Petersburg, Dec. 1.—The news- papers, commenting on the Russo-An- glo North sea convention, while de- claring that rightly or wrongly the sympathies of the United States are supposed to be with Japan, express the greatest confidence in the impartiality. of whoever President Roosevelt may select to sit on the international com- mission. GOES TO PORTO RICO. Wisconsin Man Appointed “Commis- sioner of Immigration, Madison, Wis,, Dec. 1.—Graham L. Rice, former railroad commissioner of ‘Wisconsin, has received word of his appointment as commissioner of im- migration to Porto Rico. He will leave for his new field in December. Mr. Rice was postmaster at Superior, Wis., under President Harrison and 'estab- lished the first morning daily in' Su- perior. is ON DOGGER BANK COMMISSION. Rear Admlral Davis Offered Position by the President. . Washington, Dec. 1.—The plesidcnt announced during the day fhat Kear Admiral Charles H. Dayis will be of- fered the appointment on the Dogger bank court of-inquiry. Later in the day the appomtment was ofiered to Admiral Davis and ac- cepted by him. - it Pioneer Pork Packer ‘Dead. St. Joseph, Mo, Dec. 1—FHenry Krug, Sr., president of the Henry King Packing company and president of the Germaft American bank of St. Joseph, 'i8 dead at his'home here, the result of & stroke of paralysis, aged eighty-three years. Mr. Krug was' the pioneer pork @ philanthropist and gave the city a beautiful park named for himn. leaves an immense foriune to be di wvided between his widow and son. manuel, wh Queen 'Helena, reopene: duringithe day. From his seat'in th ‘senate at the Palazzo Madama ‘the beral _torney. ~an alternative. INNTENTIONAL DI1IDI 3 24 Z ‘i INDIC1 ED ON THREE T DUQUOIN, 't UNIGN. MINERS AND MEN TESTIFY BEFO " GRAND JURY. 3 St. Louis, e, 1A specfal to the Post Dispatch froni Duquoid, 11, says that it became known thcvefid' day that three wéeks ago Joséph Leiter was indicted on three coufitsion the charge of bringing arid. Efl&en into the state contrary tolrecertly passed bscause State’s - Attorney. S¢ott, who will' retire soon, wished to 'lenve the case over for his successm*_} ¥ ‘The indictments were 12 by the Pérry county grand jury, sit- ting’ ‘at . Pickneyville, alil - include Henry R. Platle; Joseph deiter’s at- T'he indictment against each man embraces three ‘counts count charges them with gm niously taken men; under 4 through: Perry county on he Zeigler. 'The second’ char with having hired armed gu: the same purpose. The t) them. with™ advising, aiding/'and abst- ting the ‘hiring of armed the Lrausportauon oi men u% The punishment for the which the two men havi beén fndvct ¢ is confinement i Union railroad: men in charge of ‘which, it 1s alleged, miners TO COMBAT LABOR. Industrial siders Methods, New York, Dec. Citizens’ country to combat the I were considered at the da; convention, ‘Among’ the dresses delivered was oney Davenport_of Bnd.eport utive agefit “of g ation.” It was in the emplovment hmeau of the country that Frederick W. Job, secretary of the 'Chicago F‘mplayers’ association, found hope of a future set- tlement of all troubles between em- ployers and employes. To-that bureau, he declared, both sides must return in the end to find relief. = The report of the committee on res- olutions, which \was adopted, reaffirms the objects of the association as adopted at the Chicago and Indtanapo lis cnnvenuon 4 NEW RURAL ROUTES. 8ix Thousand to Be Established in the Next Fiscal Year. ‘Washington, Deec. 1.,— Thirty-two thousand rural. free del\very routes will _be in operation in the United States on July 1, 1905. ‘This service will ‘cost the government a little more than $21,000,800. ' In the next fiscal year, beginning July ‘1; 1805, 6,000 ad- ditional' routes will be established, making a total of 36,000. The cost of extending and -maintaining rural free delivery in the fiscal year beginning ngy 1, 1905, is estimated at $26,000,- 000. ¢ There are now pending in the post: effice department 4,000 petitions for Toutes awaiting action. QUIET AT ZEIGL‘ER. No_ Further Dlsturbances in the lili- - nms Mmlng Town, * ’Duquoin, 1., Dec 1.—No disturb: ance of any sort occurred at Zeigler during' the night, according to tele: phone . information main offices of the Ze Dpany. Attorney Platt says, seems to have produced the desired effect. 3 There were no shots fired during the night and the ‘militiamen who did pa- - trol duty’ about the stockade and the little town had nothing to do; but: wall their beats. don Oalorado Denver. Dec. 1. contest for governo th eration’ of Miners has calle:l off the strikes in Delluyi Ophi taken in every ufinm “camp /in " the state { ' pme- our pnce is $25 and our garment is lined with skinner satin. l Wooden So]ed Shoes, - H( - S 8 ¢ “|/displayed ‘and the customers robbed “The presence of the militia, | to reduce the it enteved the house w Wi “touchi ICATE EYDOCILIDE mg NDERWE AR Ladies” White Silk and Wool ‘Combi amops Smta; 1 you'll not. see them in another Bemld]x store; at’ 1 lot: Children’s Shirts, Pants and Drawers at a_ discount of 10 per. Men’s Heavy ‘White Kniv All-Wool Undeme’a‘r (Northfield make) $3.50 a suit' B 6.00/ per suti. ‘cent. FUR S There is not another store in Mnmesota that sells Reha le Furs as low a8 we do. Just pick up a Duluth or Twin City y paper and see what the city merchants ask for their cheapest Astrakan Jackets; from $27.50° up, is theu‘ HO 0ur stock of Shoes is the finest in the clty Lea.fller Shoes, SHOES Shoes, Felt, Shoes, Felt Boofs, Mocmné, Sheep Skin § Rubbet ka HOSIERY Black’ Oat Hose for men, Women a.nd ehfldren~ from. " 40:50 cents per pair.. . SEWING MACHINES a8 well as a large one and costs -phly $6.0! BOY GUILTY OF HOLDUP Chicago Youth Sentenced to Penlten- - tiary for Life. - Chicago, Dec:/ 1.—Orrin Cox, seven: teen years old, son of respectable par- ents: ‘in Kensington, a suburb, has been sentenced to life imprisonment in Judge Chetlain’s court on ‘a ‘charge of robbery. - The severe penalty was in: flicted because Cox, when ‘committing the crime, was ‘armed with a loaded Tevolver. The crime for ‘which' he was’ con- victed was committed on . Sept. 18. Cox and two companions entered -a Chicazo restaurant,. Reyolvers were | under thraats of. death. The, youthful, criminals sccured $110 and made their escape, but Cox was arrested soon aft- | erward. : w ‘MeCASKEY, Dis't. J} 4 a.nfi Broadway, e New ' York, :Deei- 1.=—A’verdict’ for $40,000 damages has been awarded in the supreme court to Mu: nna Mor- |/ hard, ‘wife of a Staten Island L physician | wWho was killed 4%0.in' the cellar |’ ‘current that illyminat homé and the suit hs,t : el ctri current o oit, of o