Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 20, 1905, Page 1

VOLUME 3. NUMBER 50. Lightning Strikes Circus Wagon. Kalamazoo, Mich., June 20.—At Au- 8gusta lightning slruck a wagon in Which employes of a circus were sleeping, killing W. J. Currisr of Flint, Mich.,, and injuring five other men, Al of the injured were badly shacked but will recover. Three of them, John C. Eigrist, Andrew Kenzie and Roy ‘Weatherby, are paralyzed. BRIEF BITS OF NEWS. A total of 245382 persons ‘have passed through the gates of the Lewis and Clark fair since the opening day. The war in the Far Rast is causing such a demand for ammunition that the German artillery manufacturers are overrun with orders. James M, Jarrett, a resident of Min- neapolis for the past fifty-four years, was found dead in bed at his x-eshlenca in that city. was the cause, ! BASEBALL SCORES. National League. At Cincinnati, 11; Boston, 2. At St. Louis, 8; New York, 2, At Chicago, 4; Brooklyn, 1. American Association. At Columbus, 4; Milwaukee, 1, At Toledo, 5; St. Paul, 8 At Louisville * % oL St. Paul Union Stock Yards. St. Paul, June 19.—Cattle—Good to choice steers, $5.50@6.00; common to fair, $4.50@5.25; good to choice cows aml heifers, §$3. 7"' veals, $2.00@ 4.50. Hogs—$5. 5. Sheep—Good to c‘hmce yenrllm,s, $4.50@5.50; good to choice na lll\'e lnmhs, $5.00@5. Chisago Unlon Stock Yards. Chicago, June 19.—Cattle—Good to prime steers, $5.40@6.25; poor to me- ; steckers and feed- | : cows and heifers, $2 calves, $3.00@6.50. Hogs— nd butchers, $5.20@5.40; good to ('llulve heavy, $5.35@5.50; light, Sheep—Good to choice @ Western sheep, native lambs, $4.50@7.00; We:tum $5. lmm 5. Chicago Grain and Provisions. Chicago, June 19.—Wheat—July, 87% @88c; Sept., 83%c; Dec., 88%c. Corn—July, 53%c; Sept., 523%e; Dec., 48%c; Ma; Oats—June, 31% July, 3lc; Sept., 29%e; Dee., 29%c; May, 81%ec. Pork—July, $12.67%; Sept., $12.97%; Oct., $13.05. Flax— Cash, Northwestern, $1.43; Southwest- ern, §$1 Butter—Creameries, 16@ 20c; dairies, 15@17c. Bges—12%@ 13%c. Poultry — Turkeys, 14@15¢; chickens, 11%c; springs, per dozen, $2.00@5.50, TWO DEAD, MANY INJURED. on " APLY R 0LD PLACES] Shattered Steel. New York, June 20.—Two deaths already have resulted from a shower of shattered steel and clouds of steam ‘which followed a boiler explosion near the banks of the Hudson river on the Upper West Side. The victims are Joseph Morgan, colored, a fireman, whose death resulted from scalds, and Frank Marone, eighteen years old. Marone, with three companions, was swimming in the Hudson when the shower of debris fell over the water. He was not seen again and the police, who have investigated the case, say it is certain that he was struck by a flying missile and instantly killed or made helpless and drowned. Four other persons who were injured are in a hospital -in a serious con:@on. “‘Twenty others who were treated by physicians are at their homes and two men are under arrest and will be held pending an investigation of the explo- sion. IN HANDS OF RECEIVER. Manson & Co., Prominent on Chicago Board of Trade. Chicago, June 20.—Fyfe, Manson & Co.,, a grain firm prominent on the board of trade, went into the hands of a receiver during the day. Notice was posted at the board notifying all per- sons having trades with the firm to close the trades at once. The application for a receivership was made voluntarily by Fyfe, Man- son & Co., who are said to be involved to the extent of between $70,000 and $80,000. Ulric King, president of the grain and stock protection bureau, was named as receiver. The failure is attributed to the fact that the firm has recently favored the bear side in the corn market. Con- trary to expectation of the firm quota- tions for corn have shown an upward tendency since the bull deal in corn for May (ls-llvelv was completed. Fyfe, Wealthy Attorney Suicides. Grand Rapids, Mich.,, June 20,— Willlam M. Graham, a prominent and | wealthy attorney who came here three years ago from West Superior, Wis., shot himself early in the day. He had been suffering from insomnia and nery-, ous breakdown and is believed to have | been temporarily deranged. Mr. Gra- ham had extensive business interests in the South and West. MARKET QUOTATIONS. Minneapolis Wheat. Minneapolis, June 19.—Wheat—July, Sl 08%; Sept., 87%¢c. On track—No, 1 | hard, $1.12%; No. 1 Northern, $1.10%j; No. 2 Northern, $1 Ladies’ ment of ladies’ house light colored Lawns. Prints and Percales. They fit and are nicely made. Price $1.00 to $3.00 House Gowns This week we will show a fine assort- gowns, made from (0’LEARY & BOWSER PRONC;UNCED BREAK IN RANKS OF S8TRIKING TEAMSTERS AT CHICAGO. END OF THE TROUBLE IN SIGHT PROPOSED VOTE OF MEN INTER- ESTED MAY DECLARE THE STRIKE OFF. Chicago, June 20—A pronounced break in the ranks of the strikers oc- curred during tMe day. For the first time since the strike began many weeks ago there were numerous in: stances where striking teamsters ap- plied individually for former pesitions without waiting for the strike to be -formally declared off. This was espe- clally trne at the Inmber yards. George K. Wenig of the Wenig Teaming com- pany sald: “Many of my old teamsters have asked for their positions, Not one of them said anything about deliveries to the boycotted firms. I have done noth- ing yet in the matter and shall not do anything until I consult with other employers.” Additional evidence of conspiracy, it is said, has been obtained by the grand jury, which is devoting its at- tention to the “graft” charges and to #$nding out who was responsible for the killing of nonunion drivers during the strike riots. BY REFERENDUM VOTE. Chicago Teamsters Likely to Declare. - Strike Off. Chicago, June 20.—There are indi- cations that the teamsters’ strike will come to an end before the close of this week. The announcement is made from a source high in the counsels of the union that the strikers will be allowed to decide for themselves whether the strike shall be called off without conditions or allowed to con- tinue. Present plans, which will be set on foct officially at a special meeting of the Teams Joint Council, contem- plate a referendum vote during tlie next few days by which cach of the teawsters may decide for himself whether he has had enough of the war: fare. One of the strongest arguments in favor of the referendum, it is argued, is the fact that the peaceterms ot the employers contain demands diamet- rically opposed to the principles of the teamsters’ organization and the drivers would rather call off the strike than agree to them. Negotiations are in progress be- tween the Freight Handlers’ union and more than a score of railway com- panies for a new agreement. Over 4,000 members of the organization are demanding an increase in wages amounting to 10 per cent. The scale now ranges from $1.75 to $2 a day and the present ngreement ewlres July 1. SUICIDES IN A _BOXCAR. Body of lowa Man Found in Chicago Railroad Yards. Chicago, June 20.—The body of S. G. Harger, Randolph, Ia., was found suspended to the rafters of a boxcar in the Erie railway yards here. The body was hanging from the rafters by four handkerchiefs, which were knot- ted together. On the man's arm was found his name tattooed in blue ink, while in his pocket was found a slip of paper with his name and “Randolph, Ja.” The body was that of a man ap- parently about fifty years old. An Excellent Opportunity To Earn Money Is open to a limited number of people in your v1c1mty f you'are unemployed or if you have un- occupied time, write to us. The work we offer is clean, dignified and profitable. articularly good results await your efforts in this field. Werite to-day for full pariiculars. CIRCULATION DEPT. METROPOLITAN MAGAZINE 3 WEST 29 STREET, NEW YORK CITY _DEATH oF GENERAL GOMEZ. | Cubans’ Mourn 'Hmlu of Revolution- r ary Leader. 4 Havana, June 20.—The death of General Maximo Gomez, the Cuban patriot, has caused general mourning throughout the island. The flags of every nation re}iresented in Havana are at half mast over the legations and consulates and from Cabanas for- tress a gun booms every half hour. In every street there are long rows of Cuban flags draped in mourning and even the poorest tenements have crepe tled to the windows. The Spanish he mourning by hoist- ing the Castilian flag at half mast. The body of General Gomez was taken to the palace, where it now lies in state in the principal salon; sur- rounded by great masses of figgrers sent by relatives, friends, comrades, the government departments and so- cfal and political organizations. body is guarded by a detachment of rural guards and several of the gen- eral’s friends are acting as a guard of honor. The -Congress at-a special session de-! clded that the period of mourning shall continue for three days, during which time public business will be suspended. GREAT DAMAGE RESULTS. Severe Rain and Hail Storm in Vicin- ity of Madison, Wis. Madison, Wis,, June 20.—An enor- mous downpour of rain occurred here during the night, accompanied by heavy winds. The streets were flood- ed with nine inches of water in places. Sidewalks were carrled away and cel- lars flooded. - Reports from the surrounding coun- try are that thousands of dollars’ damage was done by the storm. The chief damage was by hail, which cov- ered the ground several inches deep. In some places all windows on the north and west sides of the buildings were destroyed and roofs splintered beyond saving. Fruit trees were com- pletely stripped. Grain was pounded into the -mud and killed. Corn and tobacco crops are almost a total loss. Floods caused by the enormous down- pour of rain levelled the hay crop in many meadows and buried the hay | under a layer of mud. Some steck and much poultry was killed. ORDERS WERE'BI’SBE‘GAHDEB CAUSE OF DISASTROUS WRECK ON®THE WESTERN MARY- LAND RAILWAY. Baltimore, June 20.—The death roll of the disaster on the Western Mary- land railway now-foots up twenty-five and this number is likely to be in- creased from the list of those seri- ously mangled. All the dead were em- ployes of the railroad and were return- ing to their homes in the small towns along the railway. The train carried a large number-of passengers, ali the coaches being filled. As many- of the ! workmen as could do so went into the baggage car, the remainder of the' gang of thirty-five finding places on the platform. In the neighborhood of Patapsco station the road has many curyes and that just west of the bridge crossing the Patapsco river is a sharp one. An extra freight made up of heavy coal and provision cars was running east. It should have taken a siding to allow the passenger to pass. Why the or- ders were disregarded will never be known, for those who should have seemn that they were obeyed are dead. The passenger train was running at a speed of thirty miles an hour and the freight was making good time. Just west of the bridge they came together with terrific force, the three engines being piled on one another. The fear- ful impact drove the passenger tender into the baggage car and demolished it and the mail car. Practically every man in the baggage car was killed, but those on the platform escaped death by being hurled along both sides of the {rack. Five firemen, three en- gineers/and a freight conductor are among the dead. TORNADO HITS SCHOOLHOUSE. Church Also Blown Away and Poor- house Damaged. Marshalitown, Ia., June 20.—A tor- nado in IHancock county Sunday night blew away the public schoolhouse and church.at Duncan-and tore the roof off the poorhouse. No inmates were injured. Many farm buildings were damaged and hundreds of windmills were blown down. The storm was general. throughout Iowa. Bagley five farmhouses were blown down and three members of the fam- ily of Joseph Scaruba were injured. TWO DECKHANDS PERISH. Steamer City of Collingweod Totally e Destroyed by Fire. Collingwood, Ont., June 20.—The steamer- City of Collingwood, owned by the North Shore Navigation com- pany of Collingwood and valued at $80,000, was totally destroyed by fire early in the day ai her dock here and '| tWo of her deckhands were burned to: death. ‘Several of the crew jumped overboard into the bay, | Wwere rescued by m'emen Policeman’ Geh! Two “Years. Bonesteel, S. D., Jun man ‘Ault; who killed FRANCE AGREES TO MOROCC: COWFERENCE UNDER CER- TAIN CONDITIONS, IME HOPEFUL FEELING APPARENT BELIEVED POINTS YET IN DIS. PUTE WILL BE SETTLED BY NEGOTIATION. PBerlin, June 20.—Premier Rouvier At New | has informed Prince Radolin, the Ger- man ambassador at Paris, that France is inclined to accept the invitation to i'take part in the proposed conference on Morocco provided the German and French governments can reach a mu- tually satisfactory agreement as to the precise points to be considered by the conferees. The conviction exists at the foreign office that France and Germany ‘Will be able to agree on this programme.. Although earnest differ- ences of view are yet to be reconciled the authoritative judgment of the fos- elgn office is that they will all be over- come by negotiatjon. M. Rouvier has thus yielded to Prince von Buclow on two essential points on which M. Del- casse, the former foreign minister, had refused the invitation to take part in a Morocco conference. M. Rouvicr first consented to reopen the question and then agreed to take part in the confer- ence provided the protocol is in con- formity with French interests. This will be accepted by Germany, which will limit the deliberations of the con- | ference. Great Britain, supporting France, had also refused to join the proposed conference, but Foreign Secretary T.ansdowne has, it is understood, said that if France accepted Great Britain ‘would also accept. - A great diplomatic battle is in prog- ress with the probabilities leaning to- ward German success. AGREEMENT 18 'ASSURED. Feeling of Relief Apparent in Erench Official Circlgs. Paris,” June - 20.—~Official qanrters here show a feeling of optimism and confidence concerning the early adjust- ment of the Franco-German contro- versy which is in marked contrast with the agitation and depression of the last week. It is definitely stated that the negotiations between Premier Rou- vier and Prince Radolin, the German ambassador, give promise of accord within the present week. This doubt- less will be for an international confer- ence on the Morocean: question, with the scope clearly defined so as not to give the slightest prejudice to French interests or obligations, but rather to supplement the international agree- { ments France heretofore has made. The conversations between M. Rou- vier and Prince Radolin are proceed- i ing in the most amiable spirit with a feeling manifest on both sides to | reach an agreement. The improvement in the Franco-Ger- man situation continued during the | day, the oflicials expressing the belief that the crisis was past and that the affair was on the way toward speedy adjustment on the basis of a confer- ence within defined limits. TROOPS AND SOCIALISTS CLASH ‘Two People Killed and Many Wounded at Lodz, Russian Poland. ‘Warsaw. Russian Poland, June 20.— Two persons were killed and thirty-six were wounded in a conflict between troops and socialists at Lodz. A pro- cession of 2,000 socialists carrying red flags was stopped by €ossacks. The socialists thereupon fired and the Cos- sacks replied and then charged with drawn swords into the thick of the procession. The disturbances were renewed later at a factory in the suburb of -Baluty, which the troops have cut off from communication with Lodz. CAUSES. LOSS OF $200,000. Lightning Strikes Immense Tank of Naphtha at Lima, O. Lima, O, June 20.—A 85,000-barrel tank, containing 33,600 barrels of naph- tha, valued at $5 a barre], was struck by lightning during the day and the fire whistle of the Standard Oil com- pany’s refinery brought a thousand men from their homes fo protect other property. Less than 4 thousand bar- rels of oil could be pumped from the tank before it betame too hot to han- dle and the loss is figured at nearly $200,600. BOAT SINKS IN COLLISION. Vessels Come Together on Lake Hu- ron in Dense Fog. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., June 20.— During a thick fog the' steel freight Steamers Etruria and Amasa Stone collided ten: miles- oft Presque Isle light, in Lake Huron. The Etruria was damaged so badly that she sank wifhiu a few minutes, her crew- nar- Wisconsin Rate Commlsslgner. Madison, Wis., June 20.—Governor nes ONF ER W ITH ROOSEVELT. lelneu ‘and Ruasmn Ministers Vis| it | White House. % Washington, June 20.—Minister Ta- | kahira of Japan had a brief conference ‘with the president during the after- noon at the White House. He' de- clined to say what the nature of his conference was, but that it was of some_ significance was. indicated per- haps by the fact that Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador, shortly after Minister Takahira’s departure also went into conference with the presi- dent. Tpon leaving the White House Count Cassini was equally uncommu-~ nicative. as to his visit, but said in reply to’a question that the names of the plenipotentiaries of Japan had not been furnished him, nor did he com- municate to the president the names of the plenipotentiaries of Russia, The negotiations, he added, were progress- ing. ANTI-AMERICAN PROPAGANDA. Boycott Favored by Important Meet: ings at Tientsin. ‘Tientsin, June 20.—Two important meetings have been held in the native city in connection with the anii-Amer- ican propaganda. The riectings were attended by 600 students, representing. twenty-six colleges. Ten resolutions. were passed, of which the most impor- tant was the following? To boycott American goods; to stimulate Chinese manufactures; to circulate anti-American literature and record results. Other bodies, representing 200 mem- | bers from the commercial guilds of seventeen provinces, have signed an agreement under a. mutual bond toi forfeit 50,009 taels if any member is reported purchasing American goods. The Peking guilds are circulating 10,000 copies of the agreement. MUST QUIT "PORT ARTHUR. American and European Firms Given Notice by Japs. Chefoo, June 20.—American and European firms still in Port Arthur have heen notified by the Japanese authorities to depart and to remove their merchandise. Many of the firms are now arranging to charter steamers for that purpose. GZAR REITERATES PROMISES SAYS HIS INTENTION TO SUM- MON NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IS UNSHAKABLE. St. Petersburg, June 20.—Emperor Nicholas received the zemstvo deputa- tion during the morning. The recep- tion took place in the Alexander pal- ace at Peterhof. Prince Troubetzkoy, president of the zemstvo congress of the Moscow government, in behalf of -the Moscow delégation addressed the emperor in a long speech in which he described the serious conditions exist- ing in Russia which have caused the zemstyos to approach his majesty di- rectly. The emperor evidently was much impressed. 2 M. Federoff, representing- the St. Petersburg delegation, also spoke. His majesty replied, expressing deep re- great at the great sacrifices conse- quent on the war and above every- thing at the disaster to the Russian navy. In conclusion the emperor said: “I thank you gentlemen for the sen- timents expressed and I join in your desire to bring about a new order of things. My personal wish and my will as emperor to summon a national as- sembly is unshakable. I await with anxiety ‘the carrying out of this, my will. You can announce this to the inhabitants of the towns and villages throughout Russia and from today you will assist me in this new work. The natioral assembly will establish as formeriy a united Russia and the em- pesor will be the supreme support of the conditions based on the principle of Russian nationalism.” Upon completing his remarks the emperor graciously greeted the in- dividual members of the delegation, shaking hands with them and having a few cordial words for each. The fact that the emperor not only received the bold, plain spoken ad- dress without so much as an indica- tion of disapprobation hut expressed full sympathy with the efforts to ame- liorate the deplorable state of affairs depicted therein and in the most di- rect and explicit fashion renewed his promise to summon the representa- tives of the people made the deepest impression on the delegation. RECAPTURED ‘BY RUSSIANS. Japanese Driven From Town Reeently Occupied by Them. Headquarters of the Russian Army, CGodzyadani, Manckuria, June 20.—The Russian cavalry has retaken the town of Liavyangwopeng. The Japanese occupied the village of Sumiencheng, on the main road to Changtufu and Mamakai, on the morn- ing of June 16, but they did not suc- ceed in crossing the river. At 3 in the afternoon the Russians recaptured: BSumiencheng, three squadrons of Japa- nese retu-lng in a southwesterly direc- ‘Lake Superior Record Broken. Ashland, ‘Wis;, June 20.—The new ltenmer E. H. G Gary has hroken the |- lJArs CONTINUE Acnv; DRAW NOOSE AROUND THE RUSSIAN ARMY. NO_KEGOTIATIONS FOR AN ARMISTI : LATEST NEWS FROM THE FRON CAUSES DEPRESSION AT ST. PETERSBURG. Bt. Petersburg, June 20.—It 1s the belief at the foreign office that the Washington will not convene for at least & month or six weeks. In the nitantime, so far as indicated- here, {here has been no move in the direc- tion ¢f a suspension of hostilitles. No confirmation has been received here of the report trom Codzyadani of June 17 that uegotiations for an armistice had ibeen begun between Field Marshal Oyama and General Linevitch. - On the contrary the latest news from the Eront leaves litile doubt that Oyama’s columns are in motion and disquieting rumors are current here regarding the pusuion of the Russian army, accord- ting to which Oyama has succeeded in pushing both his slanks far forward, i respectfully opposite Kuanchengtsu iand Kirin, whence he can draw a nooge ‘around troops below this line. JAPANESE MOVING IN FORCE 'LARGE NUMBER OF TROOPS_ AD- VANCING NORTHWESTWARD IN THREE COLUMNS: Lidiapudzy, Manchuria, June 20.— The Japanese are advancing from the center and westward and are driving jin the Russian scrgens south of Pali- tun. Further-west they turned the R.ucskm extreine right at® Liaoyang- cu heng Saturday night, uanking the itussians out of position after @n all night fight. The Japanese force consisted of an infantry division, four batteries of artillery and thirty squad- rons of cavalry. General Mistchen- ko's cavalry subsequently retrieved sowe of the lost ground. During Mist- chenko’s operations Prince Frederick Leopold of Prussia, representing Em- peror William with the Russian army, received his baptism of fire. According to information received at headquarters the Japanese are mov- ing northwest from Korea in three columns, which include 50,000 infantry and corresponding forces of cavalry and field and mountain artillery. These columns ‘are heading for Chutsami, Kmesan and Kenshan to complete the line of Oyama’s army stretching from the Mongolian' frontier to the Sea of Japan. POSTPONES HIS DEPARTURE. President Anxious to Aid in Further- ing Peace Negotiations. ‘Washington, June 20.—While the progress of the preliminary negotia- tions for peace between the Far East- eru belligerents is necessarily slow at this stage of the proceedings it 1is known that President Roosevelt hopes they practically may be concluded be- fore he shall go to Oyster Bay for the summer. His desire to facilitate in every possible way the negotiations in- duced him to reconsider his original plan to go to Oyster Bay this week. After his visit to Worcester and Will- 1amstown, Mass., where he will go to attend the commencement exercises of Clark university and Williams college, he will return to Washington, arriving bere next Friday morning. It is ex- pected that if nothing unforeseen shall have occurred in the meantime some definite announcement of the status of the negotiations may be made soon after his return. There is a possibil- Ity even' that the selection of the pleni- potentiaries of both Russia and Japan may be anncunced before the presi- dent leaves for Massachusetts. Would Avert Gereral Engagement. It is the hope here that the arrange- ments for the conference, may pro- ceed with such facility as to avert a general engagement in Manchuria be- tween the forces of Generals Linevitch and Oyama. ~The precipitation of a great battle at the present stage of the peace negotiations would be regarded fiere as a most unfortunate error of judgment—an error which might ims peril seriously the negotiations for the tonference. - Indeed, it is believed In some quarters that whatever might be the result of such a conflict it would erouse so much bitterness that the negotiations, the status of which is now so favorable, would collapse. - 1t can be said that President Roose- velt is giving no heed to irritating per- RussoJapanese peace conference at - sonal references to him which have appeared in a part of the Russian ; press. His conduct of the peace nego- tiations thus far has been as nearly dfrectly as possible With the emperors _{of the belligerent powers and the ar- _rangements concluded represent their ‘personal views as well as his own, ‘Heat Causes Fatalities.