Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 16, 1904, Page 1

% % 9 Bemid BARLOW'S BEST--Stands the Test. Daily ji VOLUME 2 NUMBER 204. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1904. TEN CENTS PER WEEK Christmas Pictures..... We have received 300 Xmas Pictures: they are now on sale at 10¢ each; they’ll go like hot Y cakes; make your selection early. O’Leary @ Bowser, Bemidji, Minnesota.. LAST RUSS SHIP SUNK OFF HARBOR One of Japanese Torpedo Boats Has Been Missing From Port Arthur For Twenty-four Hours. London, Dec. 16.—A dispatch to the Japanese legation from Tokio says: “The commander of the Third squad- ron reports that the battleship Sevas- topol’s bow, which had previously sunk three feet, had further sunk during the morning and at 9 a. m. her tor- pedo tube was completely submerged. “One of the torpedo boats which at- tacked the Sevastopol has been mis ing for nearly twenty-four hours. “Six torpedo boats have attacked t. - Sevastopol, the Otvashni and anothe. ship. Details have not yet been re- ceived.” CREWS COURTED DEATH. Attack on Vessel Made in Face of Se- rious Obstacles. o oo o e o e o obs o o oo o ool o oo o oo ol oo oo Lo o e o C. W. Hastings, President. A. P. White, Cashier. F. P. Sheldon, Vice-Pres. G. N. Millard Ass’t Cash. First National Bank, Bexfiidii, Minnesota. (General Banking Business. Fire Insurance. o o o o e Foe o B B Savings Department in Connectioa. B L L L L T AT T R A o o o 3L L S L o ol ko | 30 bobdedrdedddddd Tokio, Dec. 16.—The partially suc- cessful torpedo attack on the Sevas- topol was made in the face of almost insurmountable obstacles and writes another inspiring story of the splendid bravery of a number of officers. The entire crews of the torpedo boat destroyers and torpedo boats volunteered for the attack, courting only floating Russian battleship at Port Arthur. heavy seas the flotilla separated and, under individual commanders, the ves- sels attacked independently. The decks of the destroyers and torpedo boats were coated with ice and the men suffered acutely from cold. The Russians resorted to the most extreme precautions to protect the Se- DB O P O O for the Irra Novelties, Toys, Children’s Books = o o — = = | @ P! @ P — — A Great Christmas Opportunity! Holidays! The best of everything for Christmas in Fancy Goods, tionery. You cannot help being pleased when you see our beautiful Holiday Stock which is as complete as it is beautiful. and Fancy Sta- . Boxes, also our big assortment of Lamps, Cracker 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 Jars, Silverware, Books and Heads in all sizes and prices. ter Dolls, such as Happy Hooligan, Foxy Grandpa ete. . Dolls and Doll Heads. Celluloid Heads, unbreakable and no paint to to come off. China and Bisque China, Bisque and Kid Dolls. 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They dropped torpedo nets, which shielded the bows of the war- ship, and the Sevastopol was further protected by a specially constructed wooden boom, the framework of which ‘was composed of iron bound logs and eables and heavy chains interlaced and entangled From the surface of $his boom hung a deep curtain made of torpedo nets taken from the sunken battleships, the purpose of which was to catch and destroy the torpedoes and their mechanism. The Japanese probably refrained from attempting to cut or jump the boom, a plan demonstrated by the British, but the torpedo boats and de- strovers evidently forced the open- ings which the Russians had left so as {.’o allow communication with the har- or. SEVERE STORM PREVAILED. Officlal Report of the Attack on the Sevastopol. Tokio, Dec. 16:—The commander of the Third squadron, telegraphing at midnight, says: “At 3:30 o'clock on the mornmg of Dec. 14 Commander Otaki, leading a flotilla of torpedo boats, and Lieuten- begcn attacks against the Sevastopol. C.a i's flotilla tailed to accomplish its purpose owing to the severe snow storm. “Miyamoto's- flotilla succeeded in reaching the intended spot by taking advantage of the fact that the enemy’s searchlights were exposing Otaki’s flotilla and were not directed against Miyamoto’s. “In the thick of the snow, while Miyamoto's fiotilla was searching for the enemy’s ship, one torpedo boat be- came lost from its comrade ships. “At 4 o'clock Lieutenant Naka- muda’s torpedo boat independently at- tacked a militia transport. Another torpedo boat under Miyamoto dis- charged and exploded a torpedo against-the Sevastopol. Both returned safely, but failed to meet the missing torpedo boat ai JAPANES: ARE ACTIVE. Considerable Force Moving Northeast of Taitse River. Mukden, Dec. 16.—The Japanese column of General Oyama’s right, which General Rennenkampff recently drove back to the Taitse river, is again reported to be moving north- east and strongly holding the Siaoda- gai-Sianchan region, 5,000 men, with eight guns, being at Sianchan and 10,- 000 men, with eight guns, at Siamatze. The Japanese are also holding Sian- tziatzu and Bencibu with a small force. They occupy Siaddyr, on the south bank of the Taitse river, and they are guarding the bridge, which is no longer of any importance owing to the freezing of the river. The extreme cold keeps things quiet along the front. The distribution of warm clothing to the troops is prac- tically finished. CHILE'S REPLY EVASIVE. Inquires Regarding Sale of Warships to Russia. Tokio, Dec. 16.—The Japanese are watching with great interest the al- leged pian of the Russian government to purchase warships from the govern- ments of Argentina and Chile. In re- sponse to a diplomatic inquiry the government of Argentina frankly dis- avowed any intention to sell warships to Russia, but the answer received from Chile is said to be evasive. Cor- respondence on the subject is still in progress. - General Kaulbars at Harbin. Harbin, Manchuria, Dec. 16.—Gen- eral Kaulbars, commander of the Third army, met with a hearty recep- tion on his arrival here. There are twenty-two hospitals, each with 180 beds, here. The officers’ ward is under the control of the wife of General Mistchenko. There are many cases of typhoid fever. Japan BIDS FOR NEW WARSHIPS. Battleship and Two Cruisers to Be Constructed. ‘Washington, Dec. 16.—Bids were opened at the navy department during the day for the construction of the battleship New Hampshire and the armored cruisers North Carolina and Montana, The lowest bidder on two ships was the Newport News Ship- building and Drydock company, which offered to complete the two cruisers in thirty-six months at $3,575,000 each, or one cruiser and the battleship in thirty-six months at $3,650,000. REPORT ON STATEHOOD BILL. Senate Committee Favors Admission of Territories. ‘Washington, Dec. 16.—The senate commiltee on territories has com- pleted its work on the statehood bill and authcrized a favorable report. on the measure admitting Arizona and New. Mexico. as one state and Okla- homa and Indian Ten—ltory also as one state. Comilssioner Ware Retifes. ~Washington, Dec. 16.—Commissioner of Pensions Eugene F. Ware during the day relinquished his official duties here and left for his home in Kansas. Deputy Commissioner J. L. Davenport immediately assumed charge of the pension -bureau as acting commission- er and will remain in that office pend- ing the appointment of a petmmetft successor to. Mr. Wnre. MAKING PROGRESS AEBROAD. Slvic Federation May Becoime Interna- tional Jrganization. New York, Dec. 16.—The creation ot &n international body based upon tie National Civic Federation as it exisis at present in this country was ioce casted by Ralph M. Easley, chairman of the executive committee, in a re port to the national executive commit tee of the National Civic Federation at the annual meeting in this city during the day. The meeting of the committee was executive and Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, presided. An- drew Carnegie was present. Mr. Eas- ley, in his report, said the moyements for the organization of the Civic Fed- eration are making good progress in England, France, Germany and Gan ada. He believed their success might lead to the creation of an international body to improve the condition of wage earners and their relations with em- ployers and to forward economic edu- cation throughout the world: A growing appreciation of the trade agreement on the part of both organ: ized employers and wage earners as a practical method of securing and main- taining industrial peace was reported by Francis L. Robbins, ghairman ol the department of trade fagreements He said there have been several im- portant additions to the more than fifty trade agreements already existing in great national industries and in ex tension of their local application. RESULT OF LOVE AFFAIR. Death of French Nationalist Leader a Case of Suicide. New York, Dec. 16.—That the sen- sational death of M. Syveton, the Na: tionalist leader, was a case of suicide as asserted by the authorities and not due either to accident or assassina- tion is now admitted by the family of the dead man, cables the Paris corre spondent of the Times. The tragic end of the brilliant poli- ticlan, according to the correspondent, grew out of a love affair which threat- ened to end in his arrest and it is as: serted that, with the full knowledge and approval of one or more of those concerned, Syveton shut himself, not in his study, but in a bathroom. In the room there was a charcoal heater, which he lighted, allowing the car bonic fumes o escape, and then await: ed asphyxiation. In a short time a member of the household visited the room and found the body, which was carried to the study, where report aft- erward said the death occurred. OPPOSITION TURBULENT. Sittings Suspended in Lower House of Hungarian Parliament. |~ Budapest, - Dec. 16.—The parlia: mentary truce has been short lived The session of the lower house oi@he Hungarian ~parliamens witne: tepetition of the turbulence whi marked most of the xe The members of mmfifi&; phatically declined to recognize the new rules of procedure and greeted Premier Tisza’s attempts to speak with such a storm of invectives and other noisy interruptions that the sit ting had to be suspended repeatedly. Premier Tisza essayed to speak, but although prior to the third suspension of the sitting he stood for thirty min- utes appealing for a hearing he was finally forced to desist by the deafen ing din caused by an unceasing chorus of “resign” from the members of the united opposition. REFORMS FOR RUSSIA. Government Intends to Make Changes for the People. St. Petersburg, Dec. 16,—There is nc longer any doubt that the government intends to commit itself to very ex- tensive reforms as the result of the Liberal agitation begun when Prince Sviatopolk-Mirsky made his advent as minister of the interior. Some medium in the form of a rep- resentative consultative body, which can voice the wishes of the people direct to the sovereign, now seemt the probable outcome. An entirely new law for the liberalization of the press also is apparently certain. WITHOUT ILL EFFECTS. Arkansas Woman Said to Have Fasted Forty-eight Days. Rogers, Ark., Dec. 16.—A physician here is authority for the statement that Miss Carrie Sawney, residing three miles southwest of this city, has just completed a self-imposed fast of forty-eight days with no ill effects. She weighed 240 pounds at the begin- ning of her abstinence from food and it was for the purpose of reducing her weight that the task was undertaken. She now weighs 200 pounds and al- though for forty-eight days she sub- sisted entirely on water she is.in the best of health. PROHIBITION DISPUTE. Chairman Stewart Denies Charges and Attacks Wooley. Chicago, Dec. 16.—At a special meet- ing of the Prohibition party’s national committee Chairman Oliver W. Stew: art faced his accusers and replied to their charges made during the last presidential campaign. He denied turn bitterly attacked John G. Wooley, who led the fight on Stewart. Forty of the seventy-seven members of the na- tional committee were present in per- son at the meeting and at least a dozen were represented by proxy. FAST MAIL WRECKED. Fireman Killed and Engineer Prob- ably Fatally Injured. Chicago, Dec. 16.—Fast mail train No. 11, eastbound, on the Chicago, Bur- lington and Quincy railroad was wrecked two miles west of Bristol, IlL Oscar Johnson, fireman, was killed and Engineer John Codren was probably fatally injured. The train was com- posed of mail coaches only and car- tied no passengers. The engine and five' mail cars left first car, however, were badly wrecked. The mall clerks escaped. injury. Fail to Crack the Safe. Sioux City, Ia., Dec.-16.—Robbers at- tempted to crack the safe in the bank at Wakonda, 8. D., but tfilled There wag ;5,000 in uxe uto. From Him Cleveland, Dec. 16.—Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick received a representative of the -Associated Press in the women’s corridor of the Cuyahoga county jail and gave out what she said would be her last interview. “I am very much disheartened a.lter reading the accounts of my homecom- ing in the morning papers,” she said, “and on that account I have decided to do no more talking. “It is quite uncertain whether or not I shall give out the formal state. ment I had promised in view of the sensational way the papers are treat- ing the case.” Mrs. Chadwick showed the corre- spondent a letter which she said con- tained an offer of a large amount of money for the statement. She said she would pay no attention to the offer and reiterated her previous -remarks that she was watching the papers carefully and would give the state- ment, if issued, to the papers which treat her case in the fairest manner. “To show you that my husband’s family will stick by me,” said Mrs. Chadwick, “I have here letters re- ceived in the morning mail from Dr. Chadwick’s sister, niece and brother, Judge Chadwick of Minnesota, all of which are very sympathetic in tone.” WILL RETURN TO AMERICA. Dr. Chadwick Not Implicated in His Wife's Affairs. Paris, Dec. 16.—Mrs, Cassie L. Chad- wick’s belief that her husband, Dr. Leroy S. Chadwick, has sailed for New York from Liverpool is erroneous. Dr. Chadwick is still here. The corre- spondent of the Associated Press has seen him daily. During a conversa- tion Dr. Chadwick was asked if Iri Reynolds’ charges against him might lead to prolonging his stay in Europe. Dr. Chadwick replied that it was still his intention to return to America. “Do you expect to be included in the charges?” the doctor was asked. “Most-certainly- not,” he replied. Dr. Chadwick spoke of his lengthy stays abroad, which seemed to indi- cate that he had been absent much of the time during the business opera- tions of.his wife. He said he came to Europe in 1901, remaining eighteen months, and that during most of that time he was in bad health and not ex- pected to live owing to an attack of Roman fever during his sojourn in Italy, After returning to Cleveland Dr. Chadwick visited a number of cit- ies in the United States and then came back to Europe for another eight months. He made another trip to America, but ‘as he was still ailing re- turned to Europe, where he has since remained. Dr. Chadwick has decided not to make a formal statement. SEEMS MORE CHEERFUL. Mrs. Chadwick Pleased to Be Back in Cleveland. Cleveland, Dec. 16.—Mrs. Chad- wick’s first night in the county jail was passed in a comfortable manner, JUDGE CHADWICK OF MINNESOTA Mrs. Chadwick Says She Has Letters Offering His Assistance. MOSY RELUCTANT WITNESS. Smout ate comrss .4 privileges and e‘e«,tm;h John Ni hols, the chief recovder of thu G.ion temple at Salt Lal He proved the most =3 of zil the e church ofiiciais who have becn Lrought before the committee. By a slow p.ocess the attorney for the protestents drew from him the fact that he keeps the records of mar- riages, bapiisms and endowments which are solemnized within the tem- ple. He explained that the endow- ments are the piacing upon individuals of blessings that will be upon them during this life and in all eternity. “Did you bring all of the temple records?” asted Mr. Tayler. “No, sir, I could not. authority to do so.” He added that he brought one ree- ord, that of the marriages periormed within the temple. e was asked where he kept the record of the em- dowment house marriages. He said that they were in the temple, but that he had no authority over these nor would he admit knowledge as to who has such authority. I have no CURRENCY BILL TAKEN UP. Speaker’'s Vote Necessary to Decide Tie in House. ‘Washington, Dec. 16.—In the house Mr. Hill (Conn.) called up the bill to improve cuirency conditions. M. Williams ( , the minority leader, at once raised the question of consid- eration because of the absence of Mr. Bartlett (Ga.), who was in charge of the oppositicn. A lively debate en- sued and on a division the house, 111 to 115, refused to take up the biil. Mr. Hill demanded the ayes and nays and the roll calied. Thke vote resul in a tie, 131 to 131. 7 Speaker Caunon ordered a re- capitulation, which, however, did not affect the resa The speaker there- upon voted in the affirmative, the final vote being 152-to"131. The house then went into committee of the whole for the further consider of the bill. INCREASE IN INTEREST RATE. Thousands of few Y ork Bank Depos- itors Bencfitted. New York, Dec. 15.—Depositors m two of the largest savings banks in New York—the Bowery and the Green- wich—have been notified of an in- crease in the interest rate, which is raised from 3% to 4 per cent. A sim- ilar advance will, it is stated, be made shortly by other institutions. The Bowery hank has savings de- pesits of $87,000,000, while the Green- wich holds §40,000,000. Bankers attribute the increased earnings of the banks making the in- creases chiefly to higher rates on real estate mortgages. HILL ON RAILWAY LEGISLATION. according to her own statement, and she is not only contented with her surroundings but expressed herself-to the matron as being delighted at agam being “with her friends in Cleveiand.” The first people to call at the jail to see her were her son, Emil Hoover, and her nurse, Freda Swanstrom. wick’s home with some clothing for Mrs. Chadwick and some linen for her bed. Both the nurse and Emil were allowed to see her for a short time, the nurse remaining after the young man had left the jail. When informed by the matron of the extent of the jail menu card the prisoner expressed her- every charge against him and in re-| 1 the track. Only the engine and the| self as not satisfied with the prospect and asked that arrangements be made with a hotel close by to send in her meals. FOR RHODES SCHOLARSHIP. Examinations to Be Held in United States Next June. New York, Dec. 16.—A circular pre- pared by the trustees of the will of Cecil Rhodes specifying the conditions for the holding of Rhodes scholar- ships for 1905, states that the next qualifying examination for scholars in the United States will be held on June 17 and 18, 1905. The selection of scholars is to be completed before the end of March and those selected will begin residence at Oxford in October, 905.. The examinations, which are not competitive, will be held in each state and territory to which scholarships are assigned. DISMISSED FROM SERVICE. Two More Officers of Carriers’ Asso- ciation Let Out. ‘Washington, Dec. 16.—Postmaster General Wynne has ordered the imme- diate dismissal of Warren F. Tumber, & rural carrier of Lockport, N..Y., wha {8 secretary of the Rural Carriers’ as- sociation, for violating the president’s order regarding attempts to influénce legislation. A member of the execu- tive board of the association also has been dismissed. Minneapolls Church Burns. Minneapolis, Dec. 16.—Holy Rosary church, at REighteenth avenue and Twenty-fourth street, one of the larg- est and handsomest Catholic: church edifices in the West, was completely lestroyed by fire during the day. The loss is estimated at $65,000. The latter came down from Mrs. Chad-1 Says Interstate Commerce Commission Has Sufficient Power. New York, Dec. 16.—“The raiiway companies of the United States wil obey the law,” said James J. Hill, president of the Northern Securities company, when asked his views on President Roosevelt’s interstate -com- merce court to fix railroad rates. “We will'obey the laws,” he repeat ed, “but there is a limit to railway legislation. They cannot confiscate our property. The Constitution of the United States still prevents that. The interstate commerce commission Wal- ready has all thé power required to adjust rates.” LUMBER CUT FALLS OFF. Total Is 100,000,000 Feet Less Than in Last Season. Duluth, Dec. 16.—The lumber cut on the Duluth-Superior harbor docks for the season just closed was 285,000,000 feet, which is a decrease of about 100,000,000 feet from last season’s rec- ord. There is 96,000,000 feet of lum- Dber on the dock at present, of which 45,000,000 feet is sold and the balance unsold. One hundred apd twenty-three million feet of lumber was shipped through Duluth from interior points this season, as compared with 60,000, 000 feet in 1903. Fifty-seven million feet was shimled this season from Two Harbors. Berne, Switzerland, Dec. 16.—The bundesrath has elected M. Ruchet, vice -president of the federal council, to be président, and M. Forrer, minister of commerce, industry and agricuture, ta be vice president of the confederation for 1905. Both are Radicals. = Will Consider Swayne Case. ‘Washington, has adopted a resolution announcing ment of Judge Charles Swayne, ac- cording to the demand of the house. BRIEF BlTs OF NEWS. Norman Me(‘,oll. former editor ofl‘lfl Athenaeum, died in London Thursday - %Ehenrt disease. He was born in- ‘William T. Firh, seventy-one ym £ m,a;’m“‘;mw, g% ‘weal Wis,, is dead. ; John. Orme, d Dec. 16.—The senate— that it would consider the impeach-