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

. The Bemldn VOLUME 3. NUMBER 49. . ~ BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1905, £ RESULT OF CONSPIRAGY STRIKE AT CHIGAGO OUTCOME OF DEAL BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND UNION OFFICIALS. EVIDENCE SECURED BY GRAND JURY LABOR LEADERS GIVEN THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO IN- AUGURATE TROUBLE. Chicago, June 19. made by State’s Attorney Healey that the grand jurors have mlmd impor- tant evidence apparently corroborating the report that the teamsters’ strike is partly, at least, the result of a con- spiracy directed against the firm of Montgumery Ward & Co, by other em- i nloyers and by labor leaders, involv- Admission i’ ng the payment of $3U;000 1N InStall- ments of $10,000 and $20,000. If an indictment is voted as a result the al- leged conspirators are likely to be charged with being responsible for one or mure nfurders growing out of the work of so-called “wrecking crews. The law holds that-When per- sons enter into a conspiracy to do an illegal act they are responsible for everything following the initial plot, and that all can be held for the acts of one, aithough they have had no knowledge of what their co-conspira- tors are doing or have done. OBJECT - TO AUTOMOBILE. Members of Congregation Demand That Minister Give It Up. Lagorte, Ind., June 19.—Because he rides in an automobile the Rev. Alfred Builta, pastor of the Christian church at Oxtord, was requested by members of his congregation to resign, but he refused to do so. The faction against the auto contends that the minister should give up the machine or the pul- pit. He spends a great deal of time in the automobile and the farmers in the congregation who have a prejudice aeainst it are enterine a nrotest Ladies’ House Gowns This week we will show a fine assort- ment of ladies’ house gowns, made from light colored Lawns, Prints and Percales. They fit and are nicely made. Price $1.00 to $3.00 (’LEARY&BOWSER NO PROGRESS BEING MADE FRANCO-GERMAN NEGOTIATIONS OVER MOROCCAN QUESTION DEADLOCKED. : Paris, June 19.—The efforts to se- cure a diplomatic adjustment of the Franco-German controversy relative to Moroceo remain without definite re- sults and the negotiations, while not suspended, make practically no prog- ress. Mrance has not given her final response to Germany’s movement for an international conference and the ofticials 4o not confirm the German press reports that France has definite- ly rejected the proposal for a confer- ence. “Fer the present Premier Rou- vier is using his efforts towards learn- ing what Germany desires to accom- plish by a conference, as it is the view in oificial quarters that some of the chief objections to the conference may be removed by having its plans and purposes exactly defineéd. In the mean- time sentiment in high quarters re- mains most solicitous concerning the outcome of the negotiations and sinis- ter reports «circulate concerning the possibilities resulting from a complete failure to reach a diplomatic adjust- ment, REASSURING CABLEGRAMS. Washington Informed of Status of Mo- roccan Negotiations. ‘Washington, June 19.—Germany and France will not come to a clash over Morocco if reassuring official cable- grams reaching Washington over night from two Iluropean capitals accurate- 1y represent the situation. Two weeks ago the situation was exceedingly delicate. It has been reliéved, how- ever, by the resignation of M. Del- casse. It can be announced that the negotiations at Paris between M. Rou- vier, the new minister for foreign af- fairs, and Prince von Radolin, the Ger- man ambassador, are progressing slow- Iy but “with good will on both sides” and that “things between France and Germany are moving harmoniously and it will soon be possible to straight- en out existing tangles.” The Wash- ington government is fully informed about every move and the feeling here in the highest official circles is mot one of uneasiness. TH E Scientific Stations for the Brewing In- dustry of Bohemia and Bavaria, attest that Budweiser is not only equal to the best Bohemian and Bavarian beers in all their properties, but ex- ceeds them in keeping qualities. Budweiser is brewed and bottled only at the home plant of the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass’n St. Louis, U. S. A. Orders Promptly Filled by C. H. Miles, Distributor, Bemidji, Minn. An Excellent Opportumty To Earn Money Is open to a limited number of people In your vicinity. If you are unemployed or if you have un- time, write to us. occu "Fhe work we ‘offer is clean, 'dignified and profitable. articularly god! results await your efforts . in this field. Write to-day for full particulars. CIRCULATION DEPT. METROPOLITAN MAGAZINE 3 WEST 29th STREET, NEW YORK CITY RUSSIA IS DISSATISFIED REOPENS QUESTION OF MEETING PLACE OF PEACE PLENI- ' POTENTIARIES, v PREFERS THE HAGUE TO WASHINGTON , GIVES SEVERAL REASONS FOR FAVORING CAPITAL OF | NETHERLANDS. _ St. Petersburg, June 19.—The ques- tion of the place of the meeting of the Russian and Japanese representa- tives has been reopened and there is a possibility that The Hague instead of ‘Washington may be selected. After the announcement that Washington | had been' selected Russia expressed a desire to have the selection recon- sidered and exchanges to that end are now proceeding between Foreign Min- ister Lamsdorff and Ambassador Meyer and Washington. Russia’s preference for The Hague is based -on the obvious advantages that it is entirely neutralized, is the capital ‘of a small state and the site of the arbitration court and also by considerations of time, the represen- tatives to whom Russia will probably entrust negotiations being now in Eu- rope, while'it is pointed out that either the United States or Holland is equally accessible to plenipotentiaries coming from Japan. The influence of Rus- sia’s ally, France, is also for The Hague, which the foreign office says is the only place under consideration aside from Washington. The foreign office also-says that the talk of arranging an armistice has not passed the préliminary stage. T0 DECLARE AR ARMISTICE NEGOTIATIONS SAID TO EE PRO- CEEDING ON MANCHURIAN i BATTLEFIELD. Headquarters of the Russian Army, Godzyadani, Manchuria, June 19.—It is learned from an authoritative source that negotiations toward an armistice are under way. No serious engagements are antici- pated while the peace negotiations are being conducted. The armies will retain their respec- tive positions ready to resume hostili- ties should the negotiations fail. Gunshu Pass, Manchuria, June 19.— Although all is generally quiet at the front and the Japanese are even retir- ing somewhat southward it is reported that they are steadily extending their lines eastward. There is no indication of the commencement of a general en- gagement. IN CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY. Probable Meeting Place of Peace Plen- ipotentiaries. Washington, June 19.—Impressive in dignity and number will be the missions which Russia and Japan will send to the Washington conference, for although the plenipotentiaries will be limited to two or three the com- plete missions, with their advisers, at- taches and secretaries, will each, it is expected, number twelve or more per- sous. Japan's plenipotentiaries prob- ably will be accompanied by an army and a navy officer of high rank, who will act as military advisers to the plenipotentiaries. - In addition there will be secretaries and attaches, some of them from the diplomatic service, some from the foreign office and oth- ers who will act as translators and reconding secretaries. Russia prob- ably will send a similar mission, though perhaps not so large. The Washington government will furnish a suitable place for the meet- ing of the mission and as soon as a date for its convening is fixed arrange- ments for quarters for the two mis- sions will be made by the Russian and Japanese envoys here. In addition to the main conference room retiring rooms, offices for secretaries and a; reception room will be needed. Either the capitol or the congressional library | are regarded as perhaps the best suit- ed buildings in Washington and in view of the indefinite period which the conference may remain in session it| has been suggested lwat perhaps the congressional library might be prefer- able to the capitol; for should some unexpected obstruction arise to keep the conference in session until late in the fall the convening of congress it extra session might necessitate the re- moval of the conferénce elsewhere. ‘Whatever expenses are incurred inci-; dent to the maintenance of quarters will, of coursg, be botne by the Wash- ington governmemt. TWO YOUNG MEN HANGED.. Executed in Colorado Penitentiary for Murder of a Woman. Canyon City, Colo, June 19.—Fred- erick Arnold, aged twenty, and Newton Andrews, aged twenty-one, ~were hanged at the state penitentiary here ! Friday for the murder of Mrs. Aman-. da Ynmb!ood in Denver. two years TERMS MUST BE LIBERAL. Russians Prefer War to Humillating Conditigns. St. Vetersburg, June 19.—The note of the foreign office announcing that the negotiations for the meeting of the Russian and “Japanese plenipoten- tiaries were proceeding rapidly was printed without comment in the morn- Ing papers, but the press of all shades of opinion is discussing Japan’s prob- nble terms and declares with prac- | tical unanimity for a continuation of the war rather than the acceptance of humiliating conditions. In this the newspapers are upheld by public opin- lon, which is steering around to the support of the war policy if Japan’s terms prove too hard. The-~Bourse Gazette, which draws a gloomy picture of Russia’s relations with France, Great Britain, Germany and Austria; the Novoe Vremya and the reactionary Sviet, sound hostile notes against the United States. The Novoe Vremya reiterates that Russia’s chief enemies in the Far East are not ilhe Japanese, but the British and jAmericans, on account of their com- mercial rivalry, while the Sviet ob- {Jects to Washington as the’ place of imeeting for the plenipotentiaries, de- claring that the atmosphere there is unfriendly and asserting that Russia’s representatives will be subjected to prejudicial influences in the ‘“‘capital of the enemy’s allies.” All the papers comment on the re- tirement of Grand Duke Alexis from the office of high admiral and a gen- ‘eral feeling of relief is manifested at the fact that the present naval regime is ended. WILL ISSUE A STATEMENT PRESIDENT TO TELL WHY PROSE- CUTION OF SANTA FE REBATE CASE WAS DROPPED. ‘Washington, June 19.—A long con- ference was held at the White House during the day, the president, Secre- tary Morton and Attorney General Moody being the participants. The conference related to the Santa Fe railway Tebate case, which has been pending before the department of jus- tice for several months. -Secretary Merton is brought into the case by his admission on the witness stand that when he was president of the Santa Fe road rebates were granted by that system to the Colorado Fuel and Iron company. An inquiry into the case was made by Juason Harmon of Cincinnati, at. torney general in President Cleve- land’s second- cabinet, and Frederick N. Judson of St. Louis, who were named as special counsel to make the investigation for the department of justice. After completing their report they filed a recommendation in the case with the attorney general. The precise nature of the recommendation is not known, but as it was not ap- proved by the attorney general Messrs. Harmon and Judson withdrew from the case. After the conference Mr. Moody said that a full statement of the case would be issued by him next Tuesday. At the same time President Roosevelt will make a statement of the position of the administration. MAYOR WEAVER'S CRUSADE. Dismissgs Thirty Employes in the Bu: reau of Health. : Philadelphia, June 19.—The only de- velopment of importance during the day in Mayor Weaver's crusade for good government was the dismissal of thirty employes in the bureau of health. George W. Sunderland, dirce- tor of the department of public health and charities, states that the majority of the removed are valuable to the service. This being so it is regarded as likely that the vacancies will be filled, although Mayor Weayer has not us yet signified his intentions in the matter. It is generally believed that Mayor Weaver has decided that every man who has had any part in the frauds believed to have been perpetrated on the city in connection with the con- struction of the filtration system as well as in other contract work shall be arrested and prosecuted. The mayor’s advisers are urging upon him the most drastic action against men high in the Republican organization and preparations for the arrest of these men are said to be well under way, but the actual arrests will not be made until Elihu Root, private cdbunsel for the mayor, shall give the word. JOINT MINISTER NAMED. King Oscar Emphasizes Refusal to Recognize Norway’s Action. Stockholm, Sweden, June 19.—Gus- |tavus Strahle of the foreign office has 18tarted for Washington as Swedish- ,Norwegian charge d'affaires, the lega- tions abroad continuing to represent both countries, as Sweden does not he dissolution of the union. e says he will be glad to uaintance with people ion, as he has pleasant ¢ his secretarysfip there. Can “niorce Deportation,. Toronto, at., June 19.—Judge Ang- lin has gi.cn out his decision in the Wwo American employes of the Pere Lianguétte railway, arrested it St. Thomas for alleged violation of the alien labor act. The judge de- clares the act is ultra vires, conse- quently the deportation ordered by the . Dominion government ' of fhese two iy — Turkers, MAY VISIT UNITED 3TATES. President Castro of Venezuela Plan- | ning Trip to Washington. ‘Washington, June Castro of Venezuela may visit the United States in the fall and settle with President Roosevelt directly the differences which exist between the United States and Venezuela. If he should come the president wiil receive him with the utmost cordiality.” He will be entertained here at the govern- ment expense and _every effort be made to give him a better idea than he apparently has of American cour- tesy and good will. To leave Venezuela Castro will have lo get the consent of the Venezuelan Longress, as the constitution of the republic prohibits the chief executive from leaving without the consent of the national legislature. Up to this time Veneuela has been the horizon of Castro’s vision. He knows, in an indefinite sort: of way, that the United States is a sreat na- tion and he believes that Germany, Great Britain and France are also pop- ulous. But he has the idea firmly fixed in his head that Venezuela is the first star in the international firma- ment. If he were to visit Amcrica and see for himself the strength and rich- ness of Venezuela's “sister republic” It.is believed there would be no fur- ther trouble in bringing about a settle- ment of the asphalt and other pend- ing disputes. GREAT BRITAIN PROTESTS. Russia Must Explain Sinking of Brit- ish Steamers. St. Petersburg, June 19.—Strong representations are being made here in behalf of Great Britain as the result of the sinking of British steamers by Iiussian auxiliary cruisers. The British steamer St. Kilda was sunk by the Russian auxiliary cruiser Dnieper June 5 in the China sea and it was reported at the time of the bat- tle of the Sea of Japan_that the Rus- sians sank a British sjeamer in the straits of Formosa. Her name, how- ever, has never heen mentioned in the cable dispatches and it 2as been gen- erally understood that the report grew out of the capture by the Russians of the British steamer Oldhamia, hound for Japanese ports from New York March 26, via Honzl\nng Anniversary of Bunker Hill. Boston, June 19.—Practically all the business activities of Greater Boston were suspended during the day in ob- servance of the ,anniversary of the battle of Bunker Hill,.. The patriotic celebration centered as usual in Charlestown, the scene of the famous | fight. There was a parade of the militia and bluejackets from the war- ships. Federal Judge for Oregon. Washington, June 19.—After a con- ference with President Roosevelt dur- ing the day Attorney General Moody anunounced that it had been decided to appoint Judge W, W. Cotton of Port- land, Ore., to the vacancy on the United States district bench caused by the death of Judge Charles B. Bel- linger of the district of Oregon. N BRIEF BITS OF NEWS. A great part of the business section of Johnson City, I, has been de- stroyed by fire. The loss is estimated at $100,000. Sam Davis, the American instructor of the Panama police, is dead. Davis formerly was a detective sergeant of the New York city police. Three Dburglars were surprised while in the act of breaking into the Fifth avenue residence of E. H. Har- riman in New York city. After an exciting chase in which two pistol shots were fired one of the men was captured. MARKET QUOTATIONS. % ooy / Minneapolis Wheat. Minneapolis, June 17.—Wheat—July, $1.09%; Sept., 89%¢c. On track—No. 1 hard, $1.1314; No. 1 Northern, $1.11%; No. 2 Northern, $1.08%. $t. Paul Union Stock Yards. St. Paul, June 17.—Cattle—Good to choice steers, $5.50@6.00; common to fair, $4.50@5.25; good to choice cows and heifers, $3.75@4.75; veals $2.00@ 4.50. Hogs—$5.05@5.35. Sheep—Year- lings, $4.50@5.50; good to choice na- tive lambs, $5. 00@525 Duluth Wheat and Flax. Duluth, June 17.—Wheat—To arrive —No. | Northern, $1.12%. On track— No. 1 Northern, $1.123%; No. 2 North- ern, $1:043; July, ;1.12-7/; -Sept., 84%c; Sept., old, 8974 Flax—To ar- rive and on track, Sl 48 July, SX 45; Sept., $1.29; Oct., $1.26%. Chicago Union Stock Yards. Chicago, June 17.—Cattle—Good to prime steers, $5.40@6.25; poor to me- dium, $£.00@5.25; stockers and feed- ers, $2.75@4.75; cows and heifers, $2.- 50@5.00; calves, $3.00@6.50. " Hogs— Mixed and butchers, $5.25@5.47%; good to choice heavy, $5.40@5.47%; light, $5.25@5.45. Sheep—Good to choice - wethers, $4.50@5.00; Western' sheep, $4.00@5.00; native lambs, $4.50 @7.00; Western, $5.00@6.55. Chicage Grain and Provisions. Chicago, June 17.—Wheat—July, 89%@89%% Sept., 85@85%¢; Dec., 85%c. Corn—July, 533 @53%¢c; Sept., 52% @52%c; Dec., 487%c; May, 49c. Oats—June, 31%c; July, 31%c; Sept., 29% @29%c; Dec., 30%c; May, 31%ec. Pork—July, $12.77%; Sept., $12.10 Oct.,, western, $1.43; Southwestern, $1.25. Butter—Creameries, 16@19%c; dafr- les, 15@17c. Eggs—13% @14%c. Poul- 14@15c¢; - 19.+—President | §13.17%. Flax=Cash, North- ' GERMAN MILITARY MEN BECOME BOASTFUL SINCE RUSSIA'S ! DEFEAT.IN FAR EAST. ' 'WOROCCAN DISPUTE THE RESULT NEGOT)ATIQN‘S WITH FRANCE ON THE SUBJECT PRACTICALLY AT A STANDSTILL. Berlin, June 19.—The foreign office has, the Associated Press learns, tele- graphed to Prince von Radolin, the German ambassador at Paris, during the last day or two in a sense that will be reassuring to French apprehensions if such were felt in the French cab- inet. Germany still presses France diplomatically for her acceptance ot the proposal to hold a conference of the powers on the subject, of Morocco. The undoubted disturbance of feel- ing in Paris over Gérmany’s policy is not traceable to anything actually aggressive that the German govern- ment has done or is preparing to do. It is probably due to the feeling of weakness that has suddenly arisen in France since Admiral Rojestyensky lost the sea fight and the correspond- ing relative increase in German .confl- dence since it has become evident that Russia need not for the present be reckoned with. The thought in the press is that Germany in a military sense has now become master of the Continent, and that being so France and every other Continental power should recognize that in diplomacy also Germany has risen to the first place and must be dealt with as the | Paramount power. Young Officers Long for War. So fully do the German ministers feel the strength of Germany’s mili- lary and political position that the cautious, circumspect policy of recent years has been replaced by a more definite, positive tone toward Russia, ‘toward France and toward Great Brit- ain also. The spirit of confidence in the army runs immeasurably: high. The young ofiicers long for war. That us the constant talk in the regfmental casinos. have recognized the change in the bearing of the German officer: since Russia has been inextricably involved in the Far Hast, in that his conviction: in the perfection of the German mili- tary machine is expressed with deep- | er assurance. The sentiments of the military body are not likely to influ- ence the emperor and Prince von Bue- low, but they are extremely interest- Ing and these confident opinions, ex- pressed perhaps somewhat boastfully, are probably due to the rumors of German military designs. The new rifies are being distributed to the trooms. - END OF STRIKE PREDICTED. Teamsters Prepared to Make Mndlfled Proposal. Chicago, June 19.—An early ter- mination of the teamsters’ strike was predicted by representatives of the union during the day after the Team- sters’ Joint Council had arranged for a special meeting of that body Mon- tee would be appointed. The personnel of the new strike committge, it is said, will be antag- onistic to the continuation of the pres- ent struggle. of the board, it is said, will be to seek | a new conterence with the employers, at which a settlement proposal greatly moderated in terms will be offered. A demand for the settlement of the strike is expected to be framed before night at a meeting- of the anti-Shea delegates in the Teamsters’ Joint Council: Several leaders of the drivers are alleged to have broken away from the strike leader, President C. P. Shea, and arranged a caucus at which they plan to canvass the situation and secure pledges enough for the calling oft of the strike. The question of ‘financing the strike has become more and more a burden, expenses requires $30,000 a week. Since the grand jury investigation the shrinkage, it is alleged, has been large. DEMURRER OVERRULED. Members of Cleveland Caal Must Stand Trial. Cleveland, June 19.—Judge Stone of the common pleas court has overruled the demurrer of the Cleveland Coal Dealers’ association, known as the “coal trust.” This means the members ot the as- sociation indicted under the Valentine. anti-trust law must stand trial unless a higher court reverses Judge Stone’s decision. The Coal Dealers’ association, in its demurrer to the indictment, attacked the validity of the law which provides for punishment- of members of any combination found in restraint of com- petition. The grand jury has returned indict- ‘ments against the members of the al- leged plumbers’ trust under the Val- entine anti-trust law. It also returned i indictments against members of the Cleveland Mantle and Tile Dealers’ + assoeiation. Trust “The indictment charges that these - government, in the army and in the day nigkt, when a new strike commit- One of the first moves . To pay the strike benefits and other - The foreign attaches here % ’