Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 15, 1904, Page 1

BARLOW'S BEST--Stands the Test. ihe Bemidji MINNESOTA :JTOR|CAL SOCIETY. Daily Pioneer VOLUME 2 NUMBER 203. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1904. . TEN CENTS PER WEEK BRIDGE COLLAPSES CHILDREN DROWN Suspension Bridge at Charleston Breaks and Many School Children Are Drowned. Charleston, West Va., Dec. 1.—The suspension bridge conunecting East and West Charleston, collapsed this morning before nine o’clock, Many school children were crossing the bridge at the time and there were six teams on the bridge. All were plunged into the icy waters 50 feet be- low. All the drivers and half a dozen children were rescued but it is thought that between 10 and 15 children per- ished. 12 pairs of horses were also drowned. BIG JAP VESSEL SUNK. Three Hundred Lives Reported Lost in Disaster. London, Dec. 15—The Daily Tele- graph's correspondent at Chefoo gives a rumor of the sinking of a big Japa- nese warship off Port Arthur on Nov. 30, 300 persons being drowned, and another rumor that two Russian tor- pedo boat destroyers were sunk by the Japanese on Nov. 26. The first of these reported disasters is probably only another version of the sinking of the Japanese cruiser Saiyen. "“STORY PURELY FICTION. Russian Cruiser Askold Will Remain Disarmed at Shanghai. St. Petersburg, Dec. 15—The admi- ralty characterizes the statement from Shanghai, published in London, that arrangements were being made to nke out the Russian cruiser Askold to joi Admiral Rojestvensky's squadlon dé a piece of fiction. Nothing of the sort is contemplated. A telegram from the cdptain of the Askold a few days aso reported that there was no change in the situation. BOY AND TEAM KILLED. Caught by Cavein in a Sandpit Near Madison, Wis. Madison, Wis., Dec. 15.—Under re- markable circumstances Harry Reeves, & widow’s son, twelve years old, was killed by a cavein at the sandpit a mile south of Madison. His team was also killed. The boy was in the em- loy of E. C. Planer, whose own son, %arry, fourteen years old, was killed in the same place and in the same way two years ago. At that time the dead body of the Planer boy was dug out by young Reeves, whose death during the day was such a peculiar parallel. NOSE BLOWING CAUSED DEATH. School Girl Suffering From Cold Dies Suddenly. Winona, Minn.,, Dec. 15.—Blowing her nose too hard caused the death of Mary Meilke, a girl fifteen years old, residing near St. Charles. The vio- lent effort produced hemorrhage of the brain. This was the finding of Coro- ner Muir, who investigated the case. The girl was dressing for school when her sudden death occurred. She had been suffering from a cold. DRAMATIC SITUATION. Pawnbroker Stern Faiis to Nan Patterson. New York, Dec. 15.—A dramatic in- Identify cident occurred during the day in the | criminal branch of the supreme court when Nan Patterson, on trial before Justice Vernon M. Davis for the mur- der of Caesar Young, stood up in the courtroon and faced Pawnbroker Hy- man Stern, the witness who sold the revolver with which Young was killed. Stern was unable to identify the pris- oner as the woman who accompanied the man to whom he sold the revolver. He was not certain whether this man had a smooth face or wore a mous- tache. He was not asked to identify the photograph of J. Morgan Smith. Police Captain Sweeny was recalled and identified the photograph. He #8ald he saw Smith on June 8, last, and gave him a grand jury subpoena. i Objection was made to the introduc- tion as evidence of a copy of the sub- poena served by the witness and the Jjury was excused while Justice Davis listened to argument of counsel. Mr. Rand informed the court that the theory ef the prosecution is that Bmith and his wife were co-conspira- tors against Young, although they had not planned to kill him. Much of the testimony Tuesday was glven by experts as to the result of their examination of skin taken from Young’s fingers. Dr. Ernest J. Leder- ly said that a microscopical examina- tlon of the bits of skin had failed to discover traces of powder. SERVING TERM IN . JAM. Boston Alderman Re-Elected in Spite or His Confinement. Boston, Dec. 15,—The most sensa- tional feature of the city election herc ie the triumphant re-election to the board of alderman of James M. Curley of the Seventeenth ward. Curley at Dresent occupies a cell in the county Jail, to which he was sentenced for two months for conspiracy against the United States. A year ago, while his case was be- fore the appellate court, he was Te- elected and now, after the brand of a convict has been placed upon him, he again is stamped with popular ap- proval. His vote is the second highest on the list. Curley has carried on his campaign from his cell. The offense which Curley committed ‘wag that of falsely impersonating a constituent in a civil service examina- tion. lllllllllllll\ Illlllllllllll testified that she was Abram Cannon's - first plural wife and that her husband | married Lillian Hamlin on June 18, 1896, He was at that time one of the Itwelve apestles. Mr. Cannon, accord- ing to the- witnessj then had three Hurra (reat Christmas Opportunity! for the The best of everything for Christmas in Faney Goods, Novelties, Toys, Children’s Books and Fancy Sta- tionery. You cannot help being pleased when you see our beautiful Holiday Stock which is as complete as it is beautiful. Holidays Stationery. Don’t fail to see our special attractions in Cuff and Collar Boxes, Dressing and Toilet Cases, Albums, Fancy Glass and Chinaware, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, also our big assortment of Lamps, Cracker Jars, Silverware, Books and Heads in all sizes and prices. ter Dolls, such as Happy Hooligan, Foxy Grandpa etec. Dolls and Doil Heads. Celluloid Heads, unbreakable and no paint to to come off. China and Bisque China, Bisque and Kid Dolls. All " the latest Charac- Don’'t worry about what to get for Christmas but come in and see our line. Everything for everybody. Candies and Cigars our specialty. o’clock Christmas Eve. Come in and see how you oan get it. Don’t forget that we are Giving away a Beautiful $12 triple pla{ed gold clock. We will give some one a beautiful present at 12 llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll = & Co. Vincent, Arnold Respectfully Yours, THE F AIR P’ llllllllllllll BREAK UP LOBBYING ORDERS ISSUED TO INVESTIGATE SECRETARY OF RURAL CAfi- RIERS’ ASSOCIATION. POSTAL AUTHORITIES BECOME ACTIVE ANY EMPLOYE WHO TRIES TO IN- FLUENCE LEGISLATION TO BE DISCHARGED. ‘Washington, Dec. 15—Orders were | 18sued during the day for an investi- gation of Secretary Tumber of the Ru- ral Carriers’ association, whose signa- ture is signed to papers in the posses- sion of the postal authorities sent to candidates for:congress asking them as to their position on legislation af- fecting the carriers. 3 The postal authorities are deter- mined to break up the alleged lobby- ing which they claim has been going on here in connection with proposed measures affecting the interests of pos- tal employes. It is anticipated at the postoflice department that the removal of the heads of these two organizations will be sufficient warning to the postal employes to strictly observe the or- ders prohibiting any attempts, indi- vidually or through an association, to influence legislation. Any employe who shall hereafter contribute for any such purpose will be instantly removed from the service. It became known during the day that the president of the Association of Railway Mail Clerks recently asked for authority to come to Washington to press various claims in the interest of kis order. The request was refused. TOOK A FOURTH WIFE. Mormon Apostle Soon After Became 1l and Died. ‘Washington, Dec. 15—When the Senator Reed Smoot investigation was continued during the day George Rey- nolds, a high official of the Mormon church, was recalled to correct his tes- timony and then Mrs. Fred Ellis of Salt Lake was sworn. She is the daughter of Angus Cannon and mar- ried her cousin, Abram Cannon, when she was nineteen years of age. She wives and he told her he fhtended to marry Lillian Hamlin, Mrs. Ellis told of the departure of Mr. Cannon and Miss Hamlin, accom- panied by President Smith, who is gaid to have performed the marriage ceremony on the high seas, and of their return, They returned about July 6, 1896. Mr. Cannon was ill and died about three weeks later, “He confessed on his deathbed that he married Miss Hamlin,” said Mrs, Ellis, “and he said: ‘l have never had a well day since.’ I think it killed him,” the witness added sobbingly, EQUAL RIGHTS FOR Bill to Be Introduced Gives Them Title to Their Lands. ‘Washington, Dec. 15.—Representa- #ive Steenerson of Minnesota intends to introduce, after the holiday recess, a bill which, if passed, would revolu- tionize the Indian affairs of the gov- ernment, as it would grant to the In- dians all the rights now possessed by citizens of the United States. Mr. Steenerson would give to the In- dians in fee the lands they now oc- cupy, would pay them pro rata the trust funds now in the treasury and would eliminate entirely the tribal re- lations. This policy, which he has not yet worked out in detail. would in his opinion, eliminate the Indian question within twenty-five years. He would not force the new relation upon the Indians at once, but would introduce it gradually, requiring the Indian bureau to relinquish much of the responsibility it now carries and place it upon the shoulders of the in- dividuals, TRAINING SHIP FOR DULUTH. INDIANS. Vessel Will Be Provided for the Naval Militia, Washington, Dec. 15.—Representa- tive J. Adam Bede called at the navy department and renewed his request that the Fern be turned over to the Minnesota naval militia at Duluth. Assistant Secretary Darling said that if the Fern was not given the na- val militia arrangements would be made to give Zenith City sailors some other vessel before the 1st of July. SIGNED IN WASHINGTON. Arbitration Treaty Between United States and Italy. ‘Washingtofi, Dec. 15.—A treaty of arbitration between Italy and the United States was signed during the day at the_state department by Baron Mayor des Planches, the Italian am- bassador, and Secretary Hay. The treaty is identical with other arbitra- tion treaties signed by this country. WILL REQUIRE SOME TIME. New Form of Arbitration Treaty Pro- posed by Russia. .Washington, Dec. 15.—Russia has rsubmitted to this government a new form of arbitration treaty which that country is willing to negotiate. As that suggested by Secretary Hay it is expected the negotiations will require some time. s CAN ‘SQUAT UNTIL MAY 15. Thgn Land Adjoining Cass Lake Must Be Vacated. S ‘Washington, Dec. 15.—Land- Com- missioner Richards has announced | that the squatters on the ten sections ; of teserved lands adjoining the town |o£ Cass Lake, Minn., would be given next to vacate. the Russian draft differs radically from OIL FIELDS ARE RUINED. Curious Upheavals of the Earth Play Havoc at Humble, Tex. Houston, Tex., Dec. 15.—An internal disturbance, resembling a combined earthquake and volcanic eruption, has wrecked the oil fields at Humble, Tex., sSeventeen miles north of Houston. Clouds of vapor issued from the wells and from fissures in the earth gushed streams of mud, oil and water. Rocks and pebbles were thrown high in the air and fell in a scattering shower for nearly an hour. Derricks and expensive drilling ma- chinery were wrecked and small frame houses on the hill on which the wells were located-were beaten to earth by the shower of rocks, some of which weighed 100 pounds. Experts say the upheavals have ruined the field.. STUDENT DEMONSTRATION. Further Disorders Occur in Streets of Moscow, - Moscow. Dec. 15.—There was an- other student demonstration here dur- ing the day, at which the students shouted “Down with arbitrariness.” The town council has telegraphed to Interior Minister Sviatopolk-Mirsky a petition in support of the zemstvo memorial. Tha humane society has asked for n to aid in the relief of the in Bessarabia. PARAGUAY REBELS VICTORS. Treaty of Peace Is Complete Triumph | for Them. Buenos Ayres, Dec. 16.—A treaty of peace between the government of Par- aguay and the revolutionists has been signed by President Ezcurra and Gen- eral Ferreira. The treaty makes com- plete the triumph of the revolution and is based upon the resignation of President Ezcurra and the election of Senor Gauna, a supporter of the rev- olution, to the presidency. Land Fraud Cases Postponed. Portland, Ore., Dec. 15.—On motion of Francis Peney, prosecutor for the government in the land fraud cases, Judge Bellinger during the day post- poned the trial of various persons ac- cused of defrauding the government of public lands until next March. The reasons for the postponement are not clear. [ Mrs. FIVE INDICTMENTS FOR MRS CHADWICK President Beetwith and Cashier Spear of the Oberlin Bank Each Draw Four Indictments. Cleveland, Dec. 15—The special Vvenire of the grand jury during the day returned five indictments against Chadwick, four indictments against President Beckwith of the Cit- izens’ National bank of Oberlin and four against Cashier Spear of the same concern, CASE OF MRS. CHADWICK. Task of Empanelling-a Grand Jury Be- gins at Cleveland. Cloveland, Dec. 15—The task of em- Danelling the federal grand jury which is to consider the case of Mrs. Chad- ‘wick commenced during the morning, but it is not certain that there will be any indictment returned immedi- ately. United States District Attor- ney Sullivan said: “Mrs. Chadwick’s waiving examina- tlon is in itself sufficient to hold her over to the next term of the federal court and there is now no such d ARRIVES IN CLEVELAND. Mrs. Chadwick Returns to Face Accu- sations Against.Her. Cleveland, Dec. 15.—The train bear- ing Mrs. Chadwick pulled into the Union station at 2:10 p. m. An im- mense crowd was in and around the station. Escorted by the deputy. mar- shals who accompanied her from New York Mrs. Chadwick slowly crossed the platform and entered a waiting carriage, which immediately started for the federal building. A few moments later the party ar- rived at the entrance of the federal building. Mrs. Chadwick was assisted from the carriage and, leaning heavily upon the arms of the deputy marshals, entered the elevator for the office of United States Marshal Chandler on the fifth fioor. Mrs. Chadwick at once went into conference with Sheldon Keruish, her attorney. At the conclusion of a half hour’s talk with Keruish Mrs. Chad- wick waived any formal examination and later she was taken to the county of quick work as would havé been |iaq), necessary if she had elected to stand an examination in New York.” The county grand jury also was in Session at the same time as the body in the federal building. It was ad- mitted in the office of County Prose- cutor Keeler that an indictment would Drobably be found against Mrs: Chad- wick in connection with the $5,000,000 Carnegie note. The indictment has been written out and lacks only offi- cial action. CARNEGIE WILL ATTEND TRIAL. Unable, However, to Be Present at Chadwick Investigation. Cleveland, 0., Dec. 15.—District At- torney Sullivan during the evening re- ceived word from Andrew Carnegie that he was suffering from Iumbago and would not be able to attend the grand jury investigation which com- menced on Wednesday. Mr. Carnegie will, however, attend the trial of Mrs. Chadwick when it comes off. =lllllllllllll illllllllllll= It you can not, come to see our Holiday Goods, send us your mail orders. $25.00, is now $20.00. M Ladies’ Silk Waists % o @ g = O’LEARY & BOWSER Bemidji, Minnesota. The Only Store in town where you ean see a complete lineof Holiday Goods suitable for La- dies,Gentlemen and Children Ladles' Coats Out of our immense stock of Ladies’ Tourist Coats we have but two leftin the extra fine ones. They will make nice Christmas presents. ~We have reduced the price. lined $32.00 coat is now, $25.00; priced at $4.95. Mens’ and Boys’ Clothing ! now $3.50 per pair. mens’ and boys’ suits and overcoats at this store. you can save enough to furnish a good sized family with a 2ood Christmas dinner. Ladies’ Belts and Combs ' ' ‘mént of ladies’ belts and combs at reduced prices. M Christmas Goods velvets M Candy .. el e - doll buggies, sleds and cha.u-s ‘We have a fu]l line of ca,ndy including mixed, chomlntes, bon bons,, penny goods and bntter cups, That will gladden the hearts of the children. ' Toys, wood, iron and tin. One, a black, full satin Another a fine blue kersey, full satin lined price as. We will save you enough on a silk waist to buy yonr Christmas turkey. All our $7.00, $6.50 and $6.00 waists, are now Ladies' Shoes Booth ldeal Patent Kid, Goodyear Welf, $4.00 shoes is surprising . how much you can save by buying your Just on a $10.00 suit or overcoat om now until Christmas we will show an extra large assort- Dolls, doll beds, | L | 8 | _| | _| _| | _| | | _| _| _| )| _| _| We are bound to give extra values for Christ- = m: _| | _| _| _| | = | _| _| | | |_8 _| | S R §