Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 19, 1905, Page 1

MINNESOTA HISTORICAL © SOCIETY. eer VOLUME 2. NUMBER 222. TEN CENTS PER WEEK CZAR IS TARGET FOR GUN PLAY Several Shots Fired at Emperor Nichelas This Morning During Ceremony of Blessing Waters. Miraculous Escape of the Emperor--- Policeman Killed and Four Soldiers Were Wounded. St. Petersburg, Jan. 19—During lho%nn]i(‘e has thus far failed to give any annual ssing the | ¢lue to the perpetrators of the deed. ceremony of bl waters in front of the winter palace| St. Petersburg, Jan. 19 -2:03 p. m. this morning, FEmperor Nicholas of-| —Later developments show that the i s o Czar had a miraculous escape. A ficiating, several shots were .fired ; 4 7 nearby policeman was killed and one from across the river Neva and bul- officer and three marines were wound- | ed. Investigation shows that the: shots were firel by members of the Russian actillery and a deep laid plot is evident. lets entered the windows of the palace. No one was hurt but the incident cansed a small panic for the time be- Prompt investigation by the i | THE STORE THAT SATISFIES I SETTLED BY DOUGLAS e, - = GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS BRINGS STRIKE AT FALL RIVER TO AN END. OPERATIVES AGCEPT THE REDUCTION ONE IMPORTANT QUESTION LEFT TO BE ADJUSTED BY THE 8y, CHIEF EXECUTIVE. = Boston, Jan. 19.—The strike of the eotton mill operatives at, Fall River was settled at a conference here dur- ing the day. The conference was held. at thz statehouse, representatives of the man- ufacturers and of the operatives hav- ing met by arrangements made by Governor Douglas. The strike hegan July 25, 1904, when the manufacturers posted notices of a 12% per cent reduction in wages. By the settlement agreement the opera- tives will return to work at once un- der the reduction. -The question of the margin between raw material and manufactured goods which shall be re- quired by the manufacturers is left to be adjusted by Governor Douglas. GREATEST EVER KNOWN. 8trike in the Textile Industry an Ex pensive One. Fall River, Mass., Jan. 19.—The cot- ton mill strike which began here on July 25, 1904, was the greatest d turbance the textile industry of Am O’Leary & Bowser, Bemidji, Minnesota.. Advance Showing of 1905 3 GINGHAMS Fifty pieces of the celebrated double fold Red Seal Ginghams have ar- rived and are now in stock. % % India. Linens---Our spring shipment of India Linens has arrived; black and white at from 10¢ to 50c a yard. adies’ Muslin Underwear---Dainty Mus- lin Undergarments made of the best materials in a neat, honest manner; they are equal to custom made and the cost is just about what the material would cost if hought by the yard. temember our Clearance Sale on Ladies’ Furs and Coats, Men’s Overcoats and Sheep Lined Coats. i ica has ever known. When the m involved were obliged to close their gates about 25,000 operatives were thrown out of work. The strike was | directly due to a reduction of 123 per cent in wages. The mills had reduced wages 10 per cent eight months pre- viously. The mills affected by the strike have a combined capital of $25,000,000 and During the months the mills were shut down the operatives lost nearly $150,000 weekly and the corporations about $23,000. The aggregate direct losses to all in- terests up to the present time is esti- | mated at fully $5,000,000. The indirect losses were also (nnsldexab]e HIT BACK AT PENNYPACKER. Editors Criticise His Vicious Attack on the Prgss. Harrisburg. Pa., Jan. 1! i sylvania State Editorial association has adopted resolutions criticising Governor Pennypacker for -his refes ence to the press in his recent bien- nial messags to the legislature. Diet- rick Lamade of Williamsport, the re- tiring president, made an address in which he said that he hoped to see the day when no public officer, no mat- ter how high his office, will dare to suggest for the members of the asso- | clation the ducking stool, the assas- i sin’s pistol or annihilation at the re- quest of six citizens. ‘The Penn- 3131(;-» | s of the % Hub Clothing Which Will Commence vionday Morning, at 10 0’Clock at Gill Bros.” Store, 216 Minnesota. Ave. Wait for the i Stock -goods. 81X MISSOURI HOUSE MEMBERS DEFEAT NIEDRINGHAUS IN JOINT SESSION. TWO BALLOTS VllTIIlIIJT‘ AN ELECTION BEADLOCK NOW. EXISTS AND A COMPROMISE CANDIDATE 1S PROBABLE. Jefferson City, Mo., Jan: 19.—Repre- sentatives Bittinger, Branch, Cook, El- liott, Grace and Roach holted the Re- publican caucus nominee, Thomas K. Niedringhaus, for Unifed States sena- tor to succeed Francis M. Cockrell, when the first ballot of house mem- bers was taken in joint session, re- sulting in no election.. The vote stood: Niedringhaus 87, Cockrell §3, Kerens 6. The Kerens men were cheered as they bolted the nomination of the staty chairman. It is reported that the name of Major William Warner of Kansas City will be presented as a compromise candi- date. The Warner men are threaten- ing to leave the Niedringhaus forces. It will be impossible for ‘Niedring- Raus, in the judgment of well posted politicians, to rally the Kerens men to his aid, and, as the Democrats are sol- idly organized, there seems to be ab- solutely mo consolation for him in the situation as it now stands. ‘When the result of the first ballot was announced the Kerens men. be- came jubilant and shook hands enthu- siastically with one another. On the second ballot Niedringhaus received 35, Cockrell 83, Kerens 7 and Pettijohn 1, a loss of 2 for Niedring- haus. After the sgcond ballot the joint ses- sion adjourned for the day. POWER TO FIX RATES. Bill in Wisconsin Senate Providing for Utility Board. Madison, Wis., Jan. 19.—In the sen- ate Senator North introduesst a hiil providing for a board of utility com- missioners to be elected by the peo- ple. The board shall have general su- pervision of railroads in the state, whether operated by steam or electric power; also supervision over express, sleeping car, telephone and telegraph companies. The board i3 given power to fix rates and compel their enforce- ment, subject to review by the circuit court. Senator McGillivray’s resolution re- questing congress to strengthen the interstate commerce commission was adopted uranimously. Bills were introduced in the assem: bly relating -te- passenger rates, pro- viding for 2 cents per mile fare; and amending the primary election law, making it specifically apply to United Mtates senators. SECURED A DIAMOND. RING. Represented Himself as Son of Wis- consin Manufacturer. Chicago, Jan. 19.—Detectives are searching Chicago for a man who has represented himself here as the son of J. I. Case, a millionaire manufacturer of Racine, Wis., and secured a $600 diamond ring on credit from Carson, Piere, Scott & Co. The missing man on Dec. 18 handed a card bearing the name of case to the credit man at the firm’s store, said he had no money With him, but wished to get a few ar- ticles on credit which would not amount to more than $5. The account Wwas opened and the man got the A few hours later he returned to the store and secured the ring, which was charged to the account. RE ELECTION OF M'CUMBER- Democrats Join Republicans in North Dakota Ballot. Bismarck, N. D, Jan. 19.—Senator P. J. McCumber of North Dakota was re-elected by the unanimous vote of the stale legislature. Every member, Democrats and Republicans alike, voted for Senator McCumber, some- thing almost unprecedented in politi- cal annals. Senator Cashel, Dem., of ‘Walsh county, started the ball rolling when he eulogized Senator McCumber in a few brief and fitting remarks and cast his ballot for McCumber. Sena- tor Plain, Dem., followeéd and every vote cast in the senate and house was for the re-elcction of McCumber. INDIAN SCHOOL BURNS. Government Institution at Keshano, Wis., Destroyed. Shawano, Wis., Jan. 19.—The gov- ernment school for Indians on the Me- nominee reservation at Keshano, eight miles north of here, has been totally destroyed by fire. The loss will reach $50,000. The blaze started in the laundry and before assistance arrived the structure was enveloped in flames, which quickly spread to the adjoining frame build- Ing, which was also totally destroyed. Three hundred Indians made their es- cape with difficulty. Chinese Aid Russian Raiders. i other | details‘haye been receiy e JAPANESE HEADQUARTERS RE- PORTS CELESTIALS AMONG CAVALRY RAIDERS. VIOLATIONS OF THE RULES OF WAR CZAR’'S SOLDIERS WERE PARTLY DRESSED IN COSTUMES OF kv i THE YELLOW RACE. Tokio, Jan. 19.—The following re- port has been received from Japanese Manchurian headquarters: “In the recent engagements it be- caue evident that the Russians were being aided by many Chinese regulars. “A Japanese detachment surrounded Russian cavalry and Chinese soldiers in the vicinity of Canchia, west of Newchwang, on Jan. 14, and dispersed them. The Russian casualties were over 300. The Japanese captured a quantity of arms. “Lieutenant General Mistchenko's raiders were between 5,000 and 6,000 strong. After they were defeated at Newchwang they retreated to the morth, passing Laotuniulu, “Japanese cavalry encountered the exhausted Russians in the neighbor- hood of Laohosha Monday evening, Jan. 16. They report that the Rus- sians wore Chinese coats and caps and that among them were many entirely clothed in Chinese costumes nnd wearing high tails. A LOOKS LIKE EARLY PEACE. Russian Railway Plans Portend End of Eastern War. Wasghington, Jan. 19.—Whatever evi- dences are furnished by the frequent Tumors of a probable settlement be- tween Russia and Japan reports reach here through commercial circles ‘which should be strong. evidences of an early end of the war. It is stated upon the best of author- ity that the Russian government has Jjust concluded a contract for the de- livery at the port of Seattle during the early part of the coming spring of 75, 000 tons of steel rails for the comple- tion of the Transsiberian railway. The conditions under which arrangements are made for the delivery of the ma- terial’ and the facts surrounding the whole (ransaction are accepted here as indicating that, from the part of Rus- sia at least, there exists a strong im- pression that the war will be ended and that peaceful trade and commer- cial upbuilding will be in progress dur- ing the early part of the coming sum- mer. So direct is the information regard- ing the engagements for this railway material that it cannot be accepted as than conclusive evidence that some steps will be taken in the near future to conclude the hostilities be- tween Russia and Japan. It is not improbable that the recent complaints made by Russia regarding the attitude of China as a neutral power and the occupation of Port Arthur combine to open the way for peace. It is regarded here as inconceiva- ble that Russia should now be making centracts for railway material except upon the basis that peace is soon to come, for railway material would be listed as contraband and would not be transported except under conditions of peace. TIES UP SHIPBUILDING. General Strike of Mechanics on Rus- sian Naval Vessels. 8t Petersburg, Jan. 19.—During the morning the employes of the Neva skiphuilding works decided to support kers of the Putiloff and Franco- an works. Subsequently 12,000 of the men of the Neva works informed their managers that they had gone out on a general strike. The situation is regarded as threatening. The strike at the Neva works in- volyes the suspension of construction of submarine boats of the Protector type, which was being carried out un- der the supervision of an American engineer, and also the work on two ocean going vessels similar to those of the volunteer fleet and several-gun- boats and torpedo boats, ‘besides the preparation of war material urgently required for naval and military pur- poses. The completion of the gun- boats and torpedo boats had been or- dered within two months. Large forces of military and police _|have been sent to the works. It is feared that the men employed at the Obukho steel works ‘will join in the movement; thus adding 20,000 to the ranks of the strikers: Fighy thousand operatives of the Stiezlisr cotton mills struck during the duy, demanding an eight-hour day. JAPS TAKE TWO STEAMERS. [aptures Vessels Were Carrying Sup- plies to Viadivostok. Tokio, Jan. 19.—The Japanese cap- turedthe British steamer Bawtry in Tsu straits Tuesaay morning. The Bteamer was cairying provisions, ship- building materials, ete,, from Kioa- chou, the German port on the Shan- tung. peninsula, to Viadiyostok. was taken to Sasebo. The capture of andther steamer is repoite DEFECTIVE PAGE GHINESE AID RUSSIENS| TURY STILL OUT “ LATE THIS P. M. Disagreement is Now Looked for in The Koch Murder Trial at New Ulm. New Ulm, Jan. 19—2:45 p. m.—The jury .in the Koch murder trial is still out and a final disagreement is now looked for. New Ulm, Minn., Jan. 19.—The Koch ease went to-the jury late in the after- noon. L. L. Brown of Winona concluded his argument for the defense during the morning. When the court con- vened in -the afternoon Judge Web- ber delivered a brief charge to the Jury. Attorney Brown made & strong pres- c: whe case IOr the détense, attacking each bit of evidence pre sented by the state. He was once interrupted by Dr. Koch. Mr. Brown said that Dr. Koch had gone to Hanska on Wednesday. Dr. Koch spoke up, saying: “I weat to Hanska Thursday night.” A majority of the people ef New Ulm expect an acquittal. Others look for a disagreemenmt of the jury and very few expect a con- viction. Many who believe that Dr. Koch is guilty see no hope of his con- viction, BWAYNE IMPEACHIENT CASE. Matter Under General Discussion in the House. ‘Washington, Jan. 19.—When the house convened Mr. Cockian, to clear up an impressicn as (o Mr. McCall’s rosition upon the Swayne mpe asked if he heid that Judge e was censorable for using prop- held under his order as a court for his own use, but that becaunse such an offense was gencral, he would not Mr, McCall replied that he took no such position. Heney (Tex.) was in favor of presenting every one of the twelve arges aeainst Julge Swazne (o the le. He discusscd briefly the non- resident charge and asserted that Judge Swayne had never been a resi- dent of the Northern district of Flor- ida. Mr. Gilletf, in charge of the floor for the minority, besan at once the conclusion for the minority. Judge Swayne, he said, would never have been procegied against and “perse- cuted” if it had- not been for the O'Neal contempt rnu(e("n"’s HAILROAD HAT Senate and House Leaders Getting To: ier on a Bill. . 19.~It is asserted Wwith moie taun ordinary show of con- viction that an agreement is being, between the leaders of the e ol represemia accocdance with which raii- road 1ate lezisiation will be enacted into law at tt bresent session of cou: gress. The of the legislation be the measnre drawn by Colonel W, P. Hepburn, chairn.an of the interstate and foreign cocmeice committee of the house. I bill alrcady Lkas been considered by dent, Attorney General Moody, es Taft and Morton and by ers of both LEG!SLATIGN S ~She | houses of cougio oes not meet the approval of all who have evam ined it, but it is believed to be a goo foundation for a measure which proba- bly can be enacted. UTAH PRCFESSOR TESTIFIEG, Describes Organization of the Mormo: Church, ‘Washington, Jan. 19.—When the Smoot investigation opened belore the senate commiltee on privileges anu elections Professor James I Talmag of the Utah state university was sworn. He was born in England ana has been a Mormon all his life.- He testified that he is the author of the book called “Articles of Faith.” The book was approved and published by the church. Professor Talmage gave & detailed description of the organiza- tion of the Mormon church. Church courts were described and Benator Overman asked if the parties to suits in the church courts are per- mitted to have counsel. The witness replied that they do not have legal counsel, as it is the purpose of the church to “steer clear of the lawyers.” BLAST IN WAGON KILLS Two. Bynamite Explodes While Linemen Are Returning Home. Bedford, Ind., Jan. 19.—By the ex- plosion of dynamite one mile east of Bedford two men were killed and four were severely injured. The dead are William Jenking and William Garrett. The men, who were empleyes of the Central Union Telephone cempany, had been working on the line which is being 1un east of the city. They had quit. work and were returning to tewn in a wagon into which the dynamite had heen thrown. The Jarring of the ‘Wagon, it is presumed, caused the ex- plosion. AUTHORITY TO CALL STRIKE. Pennsylvania Railway Trainmen Vote _Power to Committee. Philadelphia, Jan. 19—W. G. Lee, vice grand master of the Brotherheed of Trainmen, stated during the day that 95 per cent of 12,000 members of the union had voted fo give the griev- ance committee authority to call a strike of the trainmen employed by the ‘Pennsylvania Railroad company if 2 necessary to secure the repeal of the BANK TELLER MISSING, " Official of First National Bank ef Du- luth Accused of Theft. Duluth, Jan. 19.—A warrant has been issued for the arrest of A. P. Loutzenheizer, First National bank of Duluth, charg- ing him with the embezzlement of a backage containing $10,000. On Dec. 20 Loutzenheizer left on a- month’s visit, ostensibly to pay a visit to his relatives in Pennsylvania. ‘When the monthly statements of banks were received it was found that $10,000 given him for shipment had not been received by the bank to Which it was to have been sent. His books show the amount charged up. Loutzenheizer was last heard of in St. Paul. His present whereabouts are unknown. He is thirty-five years old and unmarried. PROPHECY AGAINST CZAR. Overthrow of Russian Autocracy Will Be Last Voice of Kishinef. Chicago, Jan. 19.—The overthrow of Russian ‘autocracy will be “the last echo of the voice of Kishinef.” This was a prophecy made, in pass- ing over the subject of Jewish etvil and religious rights in America, by Samuel Wolner, president of the Un- ion Hebrew Congregations. He ad- vised united efforta to oppose possible future immigration legislation. which might militate against Jewish inter- ests. Earthquake Story Unfounded. Shemakha, Caucasia, Jan. 19.—The report circulated by a London news agency in a dispatch from St. Peters- burg that an earthquake has occurred here and hundreds of people have been buried in the ruins of the buildings in the lower part of the town is entirely untrue. There has been no earthquake at Shemakha since the disaster of three years ago. 8mouldered Sixty Hours. €hicago, Jan. 19.—The fire at the Bchwarzschild & Sulzberger beef cool- ing house “struck out” during the day, 60 hours and 46 minutes after the first alarm was turned in. A few en- gines remained at the plant cooling the heated interior of the big eight story building, but the b!a.ze Was exr Mngmshed Accusad of Shafer Murder. Bedford, Ind., Jan. 19.—City Marshal James Myers has arrested Frank Kv- ans on a warrant charging him with the murder of Sarah Shafer, the Bed- ford high schoel teacher, who was murdered on the night of Jam. 21, 1904. Evans is a stone grinder and is employed at the Bedford Salem stome mill. SENATOR STONE SPEAKS. Urges Investigation of Alleged isc- tion Frauds. ‘Washington, Jan. 19.—After some routine business Mr. Stone was recog- nized to speak on his resolution for di- recting an investigation into charges of election frauds. Mr, Stone was not interrupted while he spoke, but when he closed Mr. Hansbrough had the clerk read the complete text of the reply made by the president to Judge Parker’s charges last November. The resolution was allowed to lie fll the table and the consideration of the calendar was procesded with. GOVERNMENT RATE MAKIN&' Minnesota Railway Commis fore House Committe ‘Washington, Jan. 19.—Arguments on the subject of government rate making for the railroads was continued during the day before, the house committes on interstate and foreign, commerce. C. F. Staples of the Minnesota board of railroad and warehouse commie- sioners concluded his remarks in fa- vor of extending authority to the inter- - state commerce commission or “some intermediary ‘body” to fix rates and Tegulate the carrying industry. Statement Not ‘Confirmed. St. Petersburg, Jan. 10.—The state _ment made by the Morning Post of London that Kashgar, Eastern. ’l‘urk paying teller of the . ner “