Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 22, 1905, Page 1

VOLUME 3. NUMBER 2. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, APRIL 96 1905. TEN CENTS PER WEEK MANY INMATES PERISH CONVENT BUILDING AT ST. GEN- EVIEVE, QUE., COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY FIRE. FLAMES MAKE RAPID HEADWAY OCCUPANTS OF SECTION WHERE BLAZE ORIGINATED UNA- BLE TO ESCAPE. Montreal, April 22.—A disastrous fire broke ont at an early Ddbur and reduced to ashes the convent in the little village of St. Genevieve. One nun, nine young ladies ranging in age eleven to eighteen years and four old women lost their lives. As soon as the fire was discovered the villuz hastened to the Bucket des were hur formed and every possible effort was made Lo save the building, but the fire had gained such headway that it was soon apparent that there was no chance to save it from destruction. The occnpants, aroused by the smoke, attempted to grone their 1y out of the building. Sister Marie Adjuteur, in heroic efiorts to save the lives of the tfrom children in her charge, succumbed (o the smoke and flames. The pupils who perished were in a portion of the building where the fire had obtained too much headw: before the alarm was given to enable those who re- sponded o effect their rescue. The fir rted about midnight. An cet Pointe Claire stance con’ ‘be<had from Montreal.~ Meanwhile the fire was spreading with fearful rapidity.-.The excite- ment was frightful as it became ap- | parent that many lives would be lost. | The fire started in the old ladi i hospice and the smoke was so thick that the children on the floor dbove were unable to get down. The Luilding was a grey stone structure, handsome in_appearance, massive in character .and,” With the churck, it formed a central feature of | the. pretty littie village. Two nuns, Sister Marie “Therese and Sister Marie Roberting;” who risked their lives saving children, | were so seriously burned that their lives are despaired of. FATAL BROOKLYN BLAZE. i One Fireman Killed and Six Perscns Injured. New York, April 22.—One fireman was killed, six persons hurt and a { number of buildings destroyed in a | fire which broke out at the corner of | Belmont and Thatiort streets, in the Brownsville district of Brooklyn: | The fire started in a furniture fac- | tory owned by Mrs. Bertha Glass at { 7 Belmont avenue and damaged it to $100,060. The blaze the extent of then spread to the surrounding tene- ments. Many of the occupants of the latler were rescued by firemen. KILLED BY ESCAPING GAS. Mother and Two Daughters Perish in New York City. New York, April 22.—Mrs. Regina Walgering, wife of Deputy Sherit Frank J. Walgering, and her two daughters, aged eighteen and thirteen years, were found dead in their home in West Fifty-second street. They had been killed by illuminating gas, which was pouring from a jet in the room in’ which the bodies were found. Coroner Scholer, who investigated the case, said there was no doubt the deaths resulted from accident. STRONG ACTION DEMANDED. Japs Aroused by France's Alleged Viclation of Neutrality. Toldo, April 22.—The Japanese re- gard the Kamranh bay incident with growing feelings of resentment and bitterness towards France. It is pop- ularly believed that the Russian fleet lis still at Kamranh bay and is mak- ing the freest possible use of the port. The demands for strong action on the part of Japan are daiiy growing loud- er. Political parties and other or- ganizations are passing resolutions condemuing I'rance’s alleged violation of neutrality. It is proposed to hold a great popular demonstration. The Nichi Nichi asserts that the evidence is conclusive that Admiral Rojestvensky is using Kamranh bay as an actual naval base for belliger- ent action. Thé Jiji discusses France’s histori- cal attitnde on the question of neu- _trality and insidts thal the use of Kamranh bay enhatgs! Admiral Ro- Jestvensky's fighting capacity and of- fers facilities for warlike preparations. Continuing, it says if from the com- | plications grave consequences result | to Russia France’ will be responsible. A former cabinet minister, discuss- ing the incident, said: “We are Xeenly anxious to avoid involving othe protect our vights. If France gives ¢ Russia the use of Kamranh bay why cannot England allow us to use Hong- kong?” MADS UP OF REACTIONARIES. Russian . Commission to Discuss Land Tenure Reforms. St. Petersburg, April 22.—The per- sonnel of the Goremykin commission, appointed to discuss questions relat- 1 ing to peasant tenure of lands, has | been aunounced. It includes M. Sti chinsky, formerly chief adjutant oi the Russian interior department; M. | von Plehve, son of the late interior minister, and other adherents of the former minister, giving it a decide: reactionary tone. SETTLEMENT REACGHED. Italian Railroad Strikers Ordered ‘to Resume Work. Rome, April 22.—The railroad strike may be considered to have ended. A committee of Socialist deputies has obtained from Premier Fortis a prom:- ise to study a scheme for arbitration to be adopted in the case of differ- ences between railroad men and the government. In future the latter will consult the representatives of the railroad organizations with the view to ascertaining their requirements and Dropositions. It was, also agreed. that if the strike ceases promptly‘ there will be neo dismissals, transfers or other punishments of strikers. After this understanding with the government cipher telegrams were sent to the railroad men throughout Italy notifying them to be ready to resume their various employment. Snowfall of Fifteen Inches. Cheyenne, Wyo., April 22-—Tele- graph linemen .returning from expedi- tions to repair lines leading out of this city report that the damage done by the storm of Wednesday night was ~enormous. The total snowfall was fif- teen inches. The storm was especially severe in_ Southern Wyoming and ‘Western Nebraska. Secretary Hay ifi Good Spirite. Genoa, Italy, April 22—-Secretary Hay left Genoa during the day for Badnausheim by way of Milan. He contemplates stopping a night at Lu- cerne. The secretary is in the best of spirits, declaring that the air ‘o! Italy has heen mdst eflicacious and that he.feels that he has quite recov- ered his health. : Docks and Warehouses Burn. Bremen, April 22.—All the docks, warehouses and buildings of the Ger- man Nordsee Stdamship company here were destroyed by fire during the day. The vessels of the company were towed out of danger and sus tained no damage. . There was no loss of life. ight 1905 by avid Adler & Sons | Clothing Company L XX N-N-X- N XN N ) - ONE ADVANTAGE In making your Easter selection at this store is that we can supply a complete outfit, from head to foot, for man, woman or child. the people, and we do it. Our business is to clothe, T TT——— ara: { is perfection. "R & W. TROUSE € Buy your Outing Clothes here. We’ save youmoney,and give you a pleasing, becoming sort of style. We are ready for you. Adler style il LADIES’ READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS. Palmer Rain Coats, Suits Skirts and Coats; the latest styles will be showun this week, and we cffer one lot of $12 Rain Coats to close out ay $8.95 1lot Ladies’ $12 Jackets for ; $9.00 1lot Ladies’ §10 Jackets for $7.98 1lot Ladies’§8.50 Jackets for $6.00_ LANPHER MEN'S HATS, Lanpher Hats, $3 00 hallenge Hats, 2.50 Crescent Hats, 2.00 Winner Hats, 1.50 L MEN'S CLOTHING Cassimere or worsted trousers, made as your tailor would make them, $2.50 to $7.50 a pair. MEN'S SUSPENDERS. Crown and Harris suspenders, 1905 webs, 25 to 50 cts. a pair. One lot Wilson Bros. 35¢ sus- penders, choice 23 cts. a pair. LADIES’ KID GLOVES. Premier Gloves, per pair Andrew Gloves, Silk Gloves, $1.00 i 1.50 50¢ to 1.50 Suits and top coats, well made clothing with all the style of custom made, $10 to $22.50 a suit. -MEN’S FANCY VESTS 1f you wear the R. & W. vest you will be well pleased. Good fit, well made and reasonable price. HOME GOODS Rugs, Carpets, Curtains, Draperies, Window Shades, Carpet Sweep- ers, Sewing Ma- chines, Crockery land Wall Paper. KABO CORSETS. We have a very com- plete line of this pop- ular corset; price [$1 to $4. Ladies’ Shirt Waists . Cotton, linen and 7 ilk waists, latest styles and fabrics, $1.25 to $5 each. TAN OXFORDS Will be ihe thing for Easter Sunday. Child’sLittle Giant Oxford’s, sizes 58, $1.50; sizes 8} to 11, $1.75; sizes 11} to 2, $225. Ladies' Ox- fords, Pingree made, $3.50. Men's tan Oxfords, $3.50. ® $12 to $19.50 a pattern. SHIRT WAIST SUIT SILKS The silk shirtwaist suit will be just the thing this season. Better make your selection this week, when we have a large assortment of exclusive patterns to choose from, EASTER PARASOLS To complete your Easter outfit you should have one of our fancy parasols. “They come to us from one of the best factories in the land. PO DODOOOO PONCRANON0C00NO00N0NR P "DAMNNIDRT"OOO0O00O0O Price $1 to $3.50. 4 = : Eb’LfiARY @ BOWSER, s » BEMIDJI, MINN, ~M. PAUL - LESSAR DEAD. Russian Minister to China Passes Away at Peking. Peking, April 22—M. Paul Lessar, Russian minister to China, whose foot was recently amputated, is dead. M. Lessar, who was councillor- of the Russian embassy in London, was appointed Russian minister to China Tuly 12, 1901. The deceased minister distinguished himself as the nego- tiator with the -Chinese of the pro- posed amendments to the Russo-Chi M. PAUL LESSAR. nese Manchurian treaty. Ea 1801 he hegan a series of mecii. s with Prince Ching and Wang Wen Shuo, who urged strong modifications of the old agreement made with the late Li Hung Chang in order to mai: tain the sovercignty of China' over Manchuria. Russia,~through M. Les- sar, agreed to some of the Chinese, demands, but the war with Japan end- ed the diplomatic negotiaticus on the subject. RUNNING OTHERS OUT. Japanese Laborers Reaching Hawaii in Large Numbers. Washington, April 22.—John Mc- Guire, a representative of the trade and labor council of Honolulu, Ha- wali, was in conference during the day with Secretary Morrison of the American Federation of Labor rela- tive to the immigration of Jupaness covlies to the Hawaiian islands. He told Mr. Morrison that the Japanese are coming in in large numbers and that as a rule after remaining a short time they continue their jcurney to the United States. “In Hawaii they are in all kinds of business except sugar plant and are running others out,” declaved Mr. McGuire. Mr. Morrison assured his caller that the federation is taking steps to check the immigration of the Japanese. it is intended to bring the matter be- fore congress very earnestly at the next session. SENTENCED TO PRISON. Trio of Shoplifters With Good Bank Accounts. New York, April 22.—Three mem- hers of a gang of shoplifters which came here two months ago from Chi- cago were sentenced during the day to eleven months’ imprisonment each and a fine of §$500. The prisoners were Isaac Abramovitch, Sophie Stein- berg and Dora Glener. The last named is known as “Queen Rachael.” Bank books showing deposits of $30,- 000 were found on the prisoners when they were arrested. The police also found at that time thousands of dol- lars’ worth of the finest. silks and serge and velvets and most delicate laces in their flat on the Kast Side. In addition there were several suits for wowen and quantities of silk un- derwear and J Jry. C. E. Hallett. C. E. Hallett has arrived in the city and will be manager for Jack Root in the match between Root and Shores at the City Opera house this evening. Mr. Hallett is well known in Bemidji, baving given a number of ex- hibitions of wrestling in this city several years ago. Hallett would like. to put on an exhibi- tion in Bemidji tonight, and offers anyone $25 that can stay with him 15 minutes without'a fall. “Kid?”’ Flandrei, who recently took part in a match at the Star Theatre, is one of the men who have| offered to go oa with Hallett. CZAR RECALLS ROJESTVENSKY PARIS, April 2 gram from St. Petersburg says that Emperor Nicholas has ordered Ad- miral Rojestvensky’s An official t ele- squadron to leave the Frenceh territorial waters or subject himself to punishment from his government. . AR R x SRR 5 R T D X O T R S R G 5 D D Mg o5, WM 08 2 narrow as A A and g in patent colt, pat- : ent vici, velour calf Wj a box calf and viei. » Watch our window for styles. Is when you buy a pair of lanan $5.00 Shoes You have the equivalent of two pairs of any $3.50 shoe on the market ka | Satisfaction guaranteed or mon- % WHY? Because they use the best qual- ity of imported leather to be had and that, combined with their being the leading shoe makers of the world, gives you quality, | \ style and fit thatis excelled by few. We carry both la- dies’ and gents’ as ey cheerfully refunded. e RS GBI ERE s 1. Winteria. PHONE 30 , g —— ERENBERGIKE + TR O D EW ALTETD @ CEEEES ¢ GEEEED e O 8 The North Bemidji & Mississippi § Improvement Co. Offers to Bemidiji People the Following Proposition: 1f ten or more appications can be received within 30 days for cottages and lots we will build a frame cottage 20x20, 8 feet high, divided with movable or permanent partition into three rooms; two outside doors, six windows and porch; hardwood floors: outside walls painted. And offer samie with one-acre lot fronting on Lake Bemidji at Mississippi Siding, at $200 for lot and cottage. Terms: $100 cash; balance in 5 to 20 years’ time at 6 per cent to suit purchaser. This offer is enly good on condition that 16 or more sign eontracis before any building is commenced. R SR R R R R R R R ORI will Send applications to lJ. J. OPSAHL - . | @ Manager 518 Beltrami Ave. - Phone 341 8x 12x9 d - 11x20 -I - 3 4 :