Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 3, 1906, Page 1

W VOLUME 3. NUMBER 266 “WINNESOTA RICAL BEMIDJi, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, MARCH 3. 1906 TEN CENTS PER WEEK SEVERE STORM ? IS NOW RAGING Heavy Snow Interrupts Traffic in the West and Southwest Parts 0f Wyoming. TRAINS AND TELEGRAPH ARE TIED UP Cheyenne, Wyo., March 3.—The northbound passenger train on the Cheyenne and Northern railroad, the ‘Wyoming line of the Colorado and Southern system, which left Cheyenne at 6:15 a. m., reached Iron Mountain, forty-six miles north of this city, at midnight, having been delayed sixteen bhours by the storm. A snowplow and relief train were sent from this city to the rescue of the passenger train, which had been stalled by the drifting snow. There were thirty passengers on the train. PLAYS HAVOC WITH WIRES. Severe Blizzard Rages Kansas. Kansas City, March 3.—A severe blizzard raged during the day in West Kansas, extending from Ellis, Kan., a point 320 miles west of Kansas City, to the Colorado line. Although the weather was not very cold a strong wind drifted the snow and played havoc with telegraph and telephone wires. No serious delay to railway tratfic was reported, however. ‘Wichita, Kan., March 3.—Following a dust storm that raged for three days ; 4 rain storm, reaching the proportions of a cloudburst, prevailed during the night. The streets and sewers were flooded. The temperature dropped 30 degrees and a severe snow storm fol- lowed. in Western Six Inches of Snow at Denver, Denver, March 3.—Six and one-half inches of snow fell in Denver, a¢com- panied by a high wind, making it the worst storm of the winter. Railroad trains were delayed from one to three hours, but no trains were tied up. Street car service in Denver was im- peded and telegraph and telephone wires autreled in the storm zone. REFUSES TO ANSWER. Lawyer Cromwell Again Questioned by Senator Morgan. Washington, March 3.—The letter from William Nelson Cromwell to the late Secretary of State John Hay, un- der date of Dec. 5, 1898, was taken up by Senator Morgan during the day in the examination of Mr. Cromwell be- fore the senate committee on inter- oceanic canals. The period covered by the letter was when the Panama Canal company was seeking a pro- longation of its concessions on the isthmus. The letter referred to an inclosure and Mr. Cromwell repeated- 1y declined to state the nature of the WILLIAM NELSON CROMWELL. inclosure or to discuss the correspond- ence in any manner. Extraordinary political conditions in Bogota were referred to in the letter and Mr. Mor gan asked concerning this reference and when the witness declined to. dis- cuss it the senator asked whether the witness felt that he was obliged to conceal any actions that were against the interests of the United States. “I refuse to answer such hypothet- ical and impertinent questions,” said Mr. Cromwell. “l1 am compelled by the attitude of this committee to accept your unusual and Indecent replies,” said Mr. Mor- gan. “They are no more unusual or in- decent than your questions,” asserted the witness DEMAND NAMES OF WITNESSES. Attorneys for Packers Seek to Secure Government’s List. Chicago, March 3.—The names of 200 witnesses for the government were demanded by Attorney Miller, who is acting for the packers in the triai o{l the immunity pleas, when the cas ei was resumed. The names were fur nished to the department of justice 1)y! Commissioner Garfield. District AtI torney Morrison objected to furnishing the list of names, saying that the packers were endeavoring to-discover the details of secret government trans- actions; that the list of names is not in the hands of the department of Jjustice, having been taken away by Commissioner Garfield, and that the matter is not material in this trial. The attorneys for the packers con- tended that they were entitled tc the list of names, because it had been used by the government officials the hearing before the grand jury. After further argument Attorney General Morrison said he would not produce the names until the court en- tered an order for them. “Let the record show the ruling that the government produce the matter,” said Judge Humphrey. “In answer to that I will say that we have no such information in our pos- session,” replied District Attorney Morrison. Judge Humphrey then ruled that a search be made .by the government for the names and all correspondence | regarding them. Many Russian Refugees Arrive. New York, March 3.—Nearly 2,000 refugees from Russia arrived here dur- ing the day in steerage on the steamer Pennsylvania from Hamburg. Many of them left Russia several weeks ago, but were detained at Hamburg for a long inspection by health authorities before they were allowed to proceed to the United States. STRIKE ON.. Pre:ident of Society of Equity. saya Prices Will Advance. Indianapolis, March 3.—K. A. Ever— itt, president of the American Soclety of Equity, declares the “farmers’ strike” is.in ‘full blast. 'He says-the organization influencés ‘and controls the farmers in 2,700 counties out of about 2,800 in the céuniry Continu- ing, he said: “This call has #ét thel agricultural interests of the country in a greater fever of excitement than flnythmg elge has done for yéars. elegrams ‘and letters came from many Bections and many interests' seeking more informa- tion. The farmers heard from; with- out exception, pledge their hearty co- operation to control the marketing of the balance of the 1905 erops, thus re- ducing the visible supply. “The result will check the declining prices of grain and send them up- ward to the figures set by this society in its last annual convention. Some 3t the prices are as follows: “Wheat, No. 2 red. $1; corn, No. 2, 50 cents; oats, No. 2, 38 centg; barley, good malting, 45 cents; hogs, per cwt., $6 to $6.50; cattle, per cwt., $5 to $6; potatoes, per bushel, 66 cents. All on the basis of Chicago markets. The farm price, being freight off, has a fair allowance to the handler.” Constable Shot Dead by Woman. Chicago, March 3.—Constable Jos- eph Fleis was shot and instantly killed by Mrs. Lawrence Baker while he was attempting to levy on some property in her home at 966 West Chicago ave- nue. Fleis, according to the police, did not read the warrant for the exe- cution of the levy, but attempted to force his way into the house. Mrs. Baker ran to a bedroom and secured a revolver. She fired at Fleis just as he entered the room and the bullet penetrated his heart. Mrs. Baker was arrested. FARMERS’ Miners and Operators to Meet. New York, March 3.—The seven an- thracite coal operators appointed to confer with similar committees of miners will meet in this city early next week to consider the demands of the miners. The call for the meeting was sent out at night. The date was not disclosed. 7 FURTHER REPRIEVE NECESSARY. Case of Lawyer Patrick Adjourned to April 3. New York, March 3.—The hearing upon: the motijon for a nn,gl trial in the case of Albert T. Patricfizonvicted of “the‘murder- of, William sh- Rice, an: aged millionaire, has been #ddjourned until April 8. This will make neces- sary a further reprieve by Governor Higgins, as Patrick is now under sen- tence to be electrocuted on March 19. District Attorney Jerome informed Recorder Goff, before whom the hear- ing was being held, that he would join with Patrick’s attorney in the applica- tion for the reprieve. Neaihetoloom ! @il shedes the popular substitute for silk, same rustle, will wear much longer, 36 inches wide, same 'appearance, 3%¢ o yawd Yeiticoals made from Heatherbloom, tan and 2 o 33 25 Sackh black, grey, ‘white, red, brown. Q'cary 5 @)omaéfi | FEARS SERIOUS UPRISING. Prominent Foreign Resident of China ? Discusses Situation. San Francisco, March 3.—Willlam Hancock, for the past thirty-one years 8 resident of China and a commis- gioner of customs there, arrived here on the liner Hongkong on his way to HKngland. - Speaking of the situation in ina he said: “The principal causes of the pres- ent unsettled conditions are the dis- .satisfaction in Southern China over he indemnity to be paid to foreign countries resulting from the Boxer outrages which occurred in Northern China, the outrageous treatment ac- corded to the wealthy King family of China by a custom officer in Boston When he and his family were en route from England to China by way of this country. King and his family were treated as ordinary coolies and the head of the family was furious over the matter. I think he was the real instigator of the boycott. *“Yuan Shi Kai, viceroy of Chili prov- ince, has done all he could to stamp out the boycott, but no one can do +much when once public indignation is aroused in that country. . “Things are very apt to become seri- ous before peace again reigns. In various provinces the Chinese are on the eve of a serious uprising and it is hard to tell to what lengths they will o ARMED GUARDS ON DUTY. American Bridge Company Protects Nonunion Workmen. Pittsburg, March 3.—On account of the alleged interference of striking bridge workers the American Bridge company has placed armed gunards about a bridge in course of construc- tion over Buttermilk hollow, near Dra- vosburg, Pa. It is claimed that because of the refusal of the officials to allow the strikers to speak to the nonunion men threats have heen made against them. Orders were given to forcibly evict from the grounds any one attempting to interfere with the men while at work. Twc'wD_ie“ln Prairie Fire. .Balina, Kan., March 3.—A prairie’ fire has swept thirty square miles of the richest farm lands in Rice county, resulting in damage of $50,000. It has been reported that two children losf their lives. MANY WORKMEN IN. PERIL. I Exploslon of Vapor Wrecks Plant of a sign Company. Toledo, O., March 3.—The plant of the Toledo Metal Sign company was totally destroyed by an explosion of vapor in a dry kiln and the resulting fire during the afternoon involving a | loss of $25,000, with half that amount of insurance. Twenty-five men at work in the plant narrowly escaped death or 'in- Jjury. Charles Wernert. the kiln ten- der, was buried beneath the debris and seriously injured. Several oth- ers suffered minor injuries. ON EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGE. President of Pennsylyania Concern Under Arrest. Chicago, March 3.—Samuel O. Wal- lace, president of the Union Forge and Foundry company of Vandergrift, Pa.. is under arrest here on a charge of having embezzled more than $20.000 belonging to the firm. The complaint in the case was made by R. W. Turner, secretary and treasurer of the com- pany. A charge of conspiracy against ‘Wallace is also made by Turner and three other men said to have been in- dicted with Wallace by the grand jury of Westmoreland county, Pa., are be- ing sought. Wallace admitted his identity, but declined to discuss his case. WARNED TO OBEY LAWS. Masked Men Make the Rounds of a Negro District. Shreveport, La., March 3.—A band of about forty masked citizens riding horses made the rounds in the negro districts late at night for the purpose of warning negroes that they must recognize law and order. A strong organization has been effected and it is believed that all negroes found dis- orderly: will be summarily dealt with: No trouble has occurred so far. - Believed to Have Been Murdered., Des Moines, March 8.—The floater found frozen in the ice near Harvey has been ‘positively identified as that of George W. Chapman, the prominent; Emmetsburg merchant who dlsap:, beared from his home Dec. 19. The | :| body was clinging to a cake of ice when discovered by men working on a bridge. Chapman is believed to have. .| been murdered. Policeman on the Stand. i New York, March 3.—Harry Morton, a policeman, was again on the witness stand during the day in the trial of || Berthe Claiche on the charge of kill- ing Emil Gerdron. The witness denied that he had:said te.the defendant | whfle she was being placed under ar- rest that he would get her out of the trouble. REEFEATIA\IEPE BDAAE GERMAN ARMY IS ALL READY Said to Be in a Position to Invade ;l‘he French Territory at Short Notice. KAISER’S SUBJECTS OPPOSED TO WAR IN PHILIPPINES. First Event of This Nature Passes Off Without Disorder. ‘Washington, March 3.—Governor General Ide has cabled the war depart- ment from Manila an account of the Philippines election. These provincial elections being in a way educational for the Filipinos, who are unused to suffrage in any form, the results are watched with the keenest interest by the war depart- ment. The text of Governor Ide’s dis- patch follows: “Provincial elections satisfactory. Not a single instance of disorder, al- though many ballots were required to elect in numerous instances.” ELECTION CONCENTRATING AT 'TRINIDAD. Revolutionary Movement Against Ven- ezuela on Foot. Paris, March 3.—According to infor- mation which has reached official quar- ters here a revolutionary movement against Venezuela is on foot. The rev- olutionists are concentrating on the island of Trinidad, where they are awaiting arms and:supplies previous to landing on the Venezuelan coast. SUPPORTS HIS AMENDMENT. Mr. La Follette Addresses Senate on Indian Bill. ‘Washington, March 3.—The senate began its session by agreeing to the conference report on the“joint resolu: ending the tribal government of ithe"Yudian tribes in Indian Terri- tory. ‘The bill for the settlement of the affairs of the Five Civilized tribes of Indians was then laid before the sen ate, Mr. La Follette’s amendment pro hibiting the sale of coal lands in In. dian Territory to railroad companies being the pending question. Mr. La Follette continued his speech in-support of the proposition. He said senators had said to him that his amendment went too far, but, meet- ing that contention, he said that legis- lation to be effective must be positive: that to attempt to do less than is pro- .posed -by his amendment was to give husks instead of the kernel to the people who were crying out for relief. Mr. La Follette laid especial stress upon the necessity of prohibiting rail- road stockholders from acquiring the lands. It had been said that if the railroad companies want the coal lands they will get them regardless of what congress may do. He could not agree to that doctrine. “I want,” he said,"*to put on record the protest of one individual against the doctrine that the railroad companies can se- cure the mastery of any of the na- tional products of the country so as to interfere with their being fair and even handed transporters of the prod- ucts of the country. I would write it in the statutes that the railroad com- panies must be common carriers and nothing else and write it so as to make it effective.” WILL MEET OTHER RULERS. King Edward Leaves London for ‘a Two Months’ Trip. London, March 3.—King REdward has started on a two months’ holiday in France and the Mediterranean, trav- eling incognito as Duke of Lancaster. He will stay at the British embassy in Paris until Tuesday and during. his visit to the French capital will’ see President Fallieres, whom he has not yet met# From Paris the king goes to. Biarritz, France, and wili stay there “until the end of March, after- ‘wards joining the royal yacht Victoria and Albert in -the Mediterranean, where, it is said, he will meet, Em- peror William. During his stay at ‘Biarritz King Edward will see King Alfonso and discuss the details of the latter’s marriage to Princess Ena of Battenberg. + Private Claims in the House. ‘Washington, March 3, — Private claim bills from the committee on claims had the right of way in the house. It was the desire of the com- mittee to get twenty-eight bills through:- Bach of these bills carries a comparatively small amount;, the en- tire twenty-eight carrying but $15,000. Parls, March 3.—The Journal pub- lishes the result of an investigation made by its-correspondents along the German frontiers. The paper says the Germans do not desire war, but the German army is ready and its superior mobilization plans permit a rapid in- vasion of French territory. The Journal counsels the abandon- ment of French reliance on fortifica- tions and the adoption of the German plan of a vapid invasion of the en- emy'’s territory. WERE NOT SUCCESSFUL. Russia’s Efforts to Bring About Agree- 5 ment on Morocco. St. Petersburg, March 3.—According to advices received at the chanceller- ies here Russia’s representations at Berlin, with a view to bringing about an agreement between Germany and theless, the tension between Germany and France is regarded as somewhat lessened. It is believed here that Presldent Roosevelt is acting in the matter through the German ambassador, Baron Speck von Sternburg, and the impression prevails that the president might, in a final emergency, be asked to arbitrate. More Hopeful at Algeciras. Algeciras, Spain, March 3—The feeling here is gradually = becoming more hopeful. Rumors of a compro- mise are circulating freely: - REFORMS FOR RUSSIA. Czar and: Council of-Empire Agree on Fundamental Laws. St. Petersburg, March 3.—As a re- sult of a series of special councils, held at the Tsarskoe-Selo and coms posed of forty high dignitaries, minis- ters and members of the council of the empire, under the presidency of the emperor, the main guarantees of lib- erty have been granted and a mani- festo has been ordered to be coded and incorporated in the fundamental laws of the empire. The main points are as follows: No law will hereafter be effective without the approval of the national assembly and council of the empire. The latter body will consist of an equal number of appointed and elect- ed members taken from the clergy, nobility, zemstvos, academy of sci- ence, universities, trade and industry. There will be two houses, both of whom will have power to initiate leg- islation which does not affect the fun- damental laws of the empire, the question of succession, etc. The annual sessions will be con- voked and closed by imperial ukase. Both the council of the empire and the national assembly will enjoy the right to interpellate ministers for al- leged unlawful acts. The sessions will be public. _—_— e e- — - Fined for Sunday Rariroading. Uniontown, Pa., March 3.—Seven Baltimore and Ohio railway engineers and conductors were fined $4 and costs each by Justice John Boyle for violating the Sunday law by running trains through here. Eleven additional warrants are to be sevved. TO BUY RUSSIAN RAILWAYS, Scheme to Relieve Government of Its Financial Troubles. St. Petersburg, March 3.—With a view to extricating the country from its financial difficulties a group of Rus- sians with foreign conmnections dur- ing the day sounded Premier Witte and the cabinet upon a scheme to tike over the government railways for $750,000,000 and operate them private- ly under foreign management. The government has thus far declined to entertain the proposition. Finance Minister Schipoff says that Russia is not driven to such extremity, though the roads are now operated at a loss. Early Advance in Price of Ice. New York, March 3—\\'1th summel yet a long time off ‘the ‘price of lice has already been raised by the Amer- ican Iee company:from 30 cents to 40 Tcents a hundred pounds. . With an-ad- Van m‘m thaiysear there is rgayqn to’ se that the price will France, have not been effective. Never- .