Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 16, 1906, Page 1

VOLUME 4. NUMBER 24 NNESOTA IRTORICAL CIETY. TEN CENTS PER WEEK BAILEY GI TO CORRESPONDENT VES LIE EXCITEMENT IN SENATE Texas Fire-eater Brands Correspondence in Chica- go Paper. Unqualified, Deliberate and Malicious Liar, Bailey’s Words. Reporter Took Roosevelt’s Side in Rate Bill Controversy. Washington, D. C., May 16.— The calm discussion of the rate bill in the senate was broken to- day by Senator Bailey, who in speaking to the question of per- sonal privilege, denounced cer- tain correspondence in a Chicago paper, the author of which, he said, is very close to the White House and is presumed to speak with authority concerning trans- actions there, In concluding his Senator Bailey said: remarks ““[ denounce that correspon- dent as an unqualitied, deliber- ate and malicious liar. I de- nounce the man who inspired the statement as an unqualitied, Ideliherate and malicious liar, whoever he may be, and however high the office he holds, THREATS WERE REPEATED. Turkey Very Slow in Mesting British Demands. Constantinople, May 16.—The sul- tan’s complete submission to the An- glo-Egyptian demand was only glven some hours after the expiration of the British ultimatum znd it was not till noon Monday that Ambassador O’Con- nor was in a position to notify the British government that its demands were completely accepted. The word | “delimitation,” which the sultan con- sidered implied the existence of a frontier, whereas he maintains that Egypt is part of Turkey, nearly wrecked the negotiations. Numerous | notes with the necessary irades were drawn up on Sunday evening and communicated to the Rritish embassy. only to be rejected and returned to the Turkish government. Finally, shortly before the expiration of the ultimatum, the British ambassador brought matters to a climax by per- sonal visits to Tewfik Pasha, the for- eign minister, and the grand vizier, tc whom he imparted the designs of the British government in the event of non-compliance and brought the Turk- ish government to a realization of its perilous position. In view of the as- surances of these ministers the am- bassador consented to twelve hours further grace and in the early hours of Monday morning a special meeting of the council of ministers was sum- moned at the Yildiz palace and the sultan consented to the acceptance of all of the British demands. The ar- rival at Constantinople of the British vessel Imogene doubtless helped to convince the Turkish government, as it was presumed she came to take away the ambassador in the event of a failure of the negotiations. The bank of Thornton, la., owned by a co-partnership of J. D. Barlow and G. L. Ehlers. has made an assignment for the benefit. of its creditors. Liabili- ties, §40,000. Celebratmn We are just starting in on our Sixteenth business We might, as many merchants do, pay the printer for space in which to thank the Publie for year. past favors, To show our ing to give Saturday are you have noticed, 0’Leary & Bowser do things a little different than others of the way you have made us grow we are go- Two-Day Sale. lected. Watch Thursday’s Pioneer for advertisement O’LEARY and BOWSER Bemidji, - etc. But if appreciation a Wonderful Friday & the days se- Minnesota SENATOR TILLMAN RENEWS CRIT- Icism 6F PRESIDENT IN RE: GARD TO RATE BILL. BEPLIES TO THE ROOSEVELT lETTEIl| DECLARES EMPHATICALLY THAT HE NEVER MADE OVERTURES TO THE EXECUTIVE. ‘Washington, May 16.—In the senate during the day Senator Tillman pre- sented a statement, including a mem- orandum from ex-Senator Chandler, re- garding the court review amendment to the railroad rate bill. - It was the same statement made by Senator Till- man on Saturday last. Mr. Tillman then referred to the letter addressed by the president to Senator Allison. He said he hoped that Senator Allison wauld put the let- ‘ter in the record and that something would be said in reference to the ques- tion of veracity. Mr. Tillman said that the president was ingenious and not ingenuous. Mr. Tillman declared emphatically that he had never made any overtures to the president. “This is Tillman speaking now,” he said, and a wave of laughter weat over the senate and galleries. “The charge I make,” he said, “is that the president is guilty of bad faith.” Mr. Tillman stated that he had never sought an interview or any com- munication with the president. Senator Allison then said he had re- ceived a letter from the president and said he thought it ought to be placed on the records of the senate. He had been waiting patiently for an oppor- tunity to present it, but had not had an opportunity. The letter was read. When the words “I saw the news- paper men in a mass” were read there | was a roar of laughter in the senate and in the galleries. LAID ON THE TABLE. Amendment to Increase of Inter- state Commissfon. Washington, May 16.—The senate rate bill by taking up Senator Lodge’s | amendment providing for the increase of the interstate commerce commis- sion to nine members and requiring that one be appointed from each of the judicial circuits of the country. Senator Hopkins opposed the amend- ment on the ground that it would de- prive the commission of its national character. “The senator from Massa- chusetts and the senator from Maine (Mr. Hale) seek to inject sectionalism into the work of the commission,” he said. He also opposed the enlarge- ment of the commission. Mr. Hopkins also found fault with the proposed increase of salary for the members of the commission. “We are running mad in our efforts to increase salaries of officials,” he declared. The amendment received the hearty endorsement of Senator Martin, who especially commended the propositions to increase salaries, increase the size of the commission and distribute the members throughout the country. Senator Elkins advocated the reten- tion of the house provision, taking the position that a small commission would be more efficient than a large one. He also opposed the move to leg- islate the present commissioners out of office, saying that they had rendered unexceptional service and that their continued service would be most val- uable. After further debate Senator Nelson moved to lay the pending amendment on the table. This was carried by a viva voce vote, taking the Lodge amendment and collateral amend: ments with it | DENIED BY PRESIDENT. Statement From White House in Re- ply to Tillman’s Speech. ‘Washington, May 16.— President Roosevelt has written a letter to Sen- ator Allison denying the statement of Senator Tillman that he entered into any compact with the South Carolinan as to amendments to the railway rate bill and giving a full account of the conferences with ex-Senator Chandler as a representative of Senator Till- man. The president says “in no case, either in the case of Mr. Chandler or any one else, was there the slightest opportunity for any honest misconcep- tion of my attitude or any belief that I pledged myself specifically to one and only one amendment or set of amend- ments or that I would not be satisfied with any amendments which preserved the essential features of the Hepburn says that as to many of the amend- ments, including the so-called Long, Overman, Bacon and Spooner amend- ments, he had said he should be en- tirely satisfied to have them in the bill and suggested modifications as to other amendments, but that “as to none (of the amendments) did I ever say either to Mr. Chandler or to any one else that I shouid insist upon having them in the bill as a condition of my approval” and that on the contrary he (the presi- dent) was careful to state that he was began its consideration of the railroad.| bill' as it came from the house.” He" not trying to dictate any particular: l programme of action. s SED GED SED 40 GED LS ASED S A Ju gES REV. GgAPSEV SUSPENDED FROM MINISTRY BUT IS GIVEN § T}TIME TO RECANT. ter, N. Y., May 16.—The ver- e heresy trial of Rev. Dr. S. Crapsey has been deliv- e accused minister. Four of 8 state that in their opinion ‘should be passed as follows: e diocese that his belief and conform to the doctrines of the Appstles’ creed and the Nicene ¥ this church hath received the ‘However, we express the ear- e and desire that the respond- ent may see his way clearly during the thirty fays that under the canons of the chyrch must intervene before sen- )e pronounced to the full satis- faction of the ecclesiastical authorities of sucll conformity on his part.” Thejcharges. against Dr. Crapsey grew Qut of a series of sermons deliv- ered by him while ke wes rector of St. Andrews’ church at Rochester and which' he subsequently published in book form under the title “Religion and Politics.” In brief the charges de- “clare thiat Dr. Crapsey in these writ- ings dedies the doctrines of the divin- ity of Christ, His virgin birth, His resurrection and tha doctrine of the trinity, as contained in the Apostles’ and Nicene creeds and the Book of Common Prayer of tie Protestant Episcopal church, FOUR DEAD 14 RACE RIOT NEGRQ SOLDIERS KILL MEMBER OF LYNCHING PARTY AT CRAWFORD, NEB. Lincoln, Neb., May 16.—A dispatch trom Crawford, Neb., says four are now dead in the riots between white men and negro soldiers from Fort Rob- inson. William Murphy, white, was killed at midnight by a squad of soldiers negro soldier who killed Arthur Moss, the night Watchman. OLD WARSHIPS ABANDONED. Great Britain Rapidly Overhauling Her Navy. London, May 16.-—The rapidity with which Great Britain is removing from the navy all but her really efficient warships was evidenced by a state- ment presented to' parliament daring the day showing that no less than forty battleships and cruisers have prac- tically been removed trom the list since 1902. The exact figures are eight battleships, ten armored cruis- ers and three protected cruisers re- moved from the fighting eitective, while three battleships and sixteen protected cruisers were reclassed, placing them on the list of ships of the smallest fighting value. During the same period the con- struction of thirteen new battleships, eighteen armored cruisers and four protected cruisers was commenced. DARING DAYLIGHT ROBBERY. Thief Secures Tray of Diamonds by Breaking Window. Winnipeg, May 16.—While a rain Istorm was at its height here during | the afternoon a nervy thief hurled a brick through a window in a leading : Jewelry store and grabbed a tray with about $7,000 worth of diamond rings. The thief ran down an alley with the clerks in such hot pursuit that he fell, scattering the jewels, and fifteen were recovered. The other three were evi- dently secured by the robter. One was a fine solitaire worth $750. The thief made good his escape. L RO SN One hundred and fifty -delegates from fifteen states are attending the eighth biennial convention of the Cath- olic Knights and Ladies of America, in session at Detroit, Mich. Major Barak G. Thomas, the “nes- tor” of Kentucky racing, breeder of Domino and Himyar and founder of the famous Dixiana stud, is dead at Lexington, Ky., aged eighty years. Joseph Constantine, a prospector, who has just returned from a trip into Death valley, Nevada; reports the finding of the bodies of two young Eastern prospectors at the foot of Funeral range. The, interstate commerce commis- lon met in the federal building at - Philadelphia Tuesday and resumed the investigation into the alleged con- nections between the raflroads and | large coal companies. Kuln, Loeb & Co. of New York have purchased $50,000,000 4% per cent notes of the Pennsylvania com- pany, guaranteed by the Pennsylvania Railraad company. The notes are for eightesn months beginning May 1, 1906. | Onel thousand missionaries, high church officials and visitors from all parts Pt the world were in attendance at the opening session at Kansas City of the anuual missionary convention of the Methodist Episcopal church for sogr), Kansas and Okiahoma. SEVEN TORN T0 PIECES DOZEN OTHER MEN SERIOUSLY BURNED IN PENNSYLVANIA MINE DISASTER. WORKMAN DROPS BOX CF DYNAMITE TERRIFIC EXPLOSION CAUSED BY ACCIDENT IGNITES GAS IN THE COLLIERY. Shenandoah, Pa, May 16.—Seven miners were torn to pieges and twelve badly burned by an explosion of dyna- mite in the Shenandoah City colliery of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company during the day. A box of dynamite which a workman was carrying fell from his shoulder and caused the explosion, which ig- nited the mine gas. Therc were about fifty men at work in the east gang- way of the shaft when the explosion occurred, but so far as known all es- caped except those working on the first lift. In this part of the shaft none escaped either death or injury. All the men killed were mutilated beyond recognition. The force of the concussion was ter- rific. Doors ‘were torn off and brat- tices were wrecked, every section of the mine feeling the .effect of the ghock. The work of rescue was begun at once under the supervision of Mine Inspectors Lamb and Wilson, Division Superintendent Pollard and all the dis- trict superintendents. The absence of the deadly black- damp made the work of rescue less hazardous than in accidents of this character. The force of the explosion was felt a great distance from the shaft and friends and relatives of the entombed miners rushed to the mouth of the shaft. So great was the crush that it was necessary to call on the coal and iron police to keep the crowds back. All of the killed and injured were foreigners. But little damage was done to the mine. SLAIN AND BODIES CREMATED. safespines;Murdered. Rosa County, Fla. Pensacola, Fla., May 16.—One of the most horrible crimes in the history of this state was committed in Santa Rosa county, ten miles north of Mil- ton, An itinerant preacher named Acker- man, his wite and seven children, the eldest fourteen years old, were killed and their bodies cremated in their home, which was fired by the assas- sins. The citizens of Milton have raised more than $1,000, which will be oftered as a reward for the apprehension of the assassins, and an appeal has heen made to Governor Broward to offer a reward. Ackerman was considered a peace- ful and quiet citizen. It is not known that he had any enemies who could have a motive for the crime. in Santa CARGO BADLY DAMAGED. Fire in Hold of Ward Line Steamer Vigilancia. Havana, May 16,—The Ward line steamer Vigilancia, which was report- ed from Cape Lookout May 12 to be on fire, reached this port from New York one day late. The delay in her arrival was caused by the precaution in keep- ing her near the shore during the fire, which was under control on Saturday evening and whick it appears was chiefly confined to the ship’s stores in the forward part of the vessel, all of which were practically consumed. Her cargo also was badly damaged by flooding the holds with water. The loss is not known and will not be ascer- tained until the report of the board of survey appointed by the American vice consul is made public. MINNESOTA FOREST FIRE. Feared Settlers Suffered as Result of Disaster. Virginia, Minn., May 16.—A destruec- tive forest fire has been raging south- west of this town for several days in the vicinity of the Mud Lake district. There are a number of farmers in this vicinity and it is feared some of them have suffered from the fire, though nothing definite has yet been learned. The fire is only a few yards from the Virginia Lumber company’s yards. MASSING TROOPS ON FRONTIER. Turkey’s Action Causing Excitement in Transcaucasla. Tifiis, Transcaucasia, May 16— There is considerable excitement in Transcaucasia owing to the possibility of a war with Turkey in the summer. Turkey seems to be mobilizing troops near the frontler, explaining that they are simply engaged in maneuvers. Nevertheless, the viceroy of Transcau- casla appears to be preparing for pos- sible eventualities. Train Robbers Captured. Vancouver, B. C; May 16.--A dis- patch from Kamloops says that the train robbers who held up the Cana- dian Pacific train last week have been captured. One man was wounded in a fight with the mounted police. The latter surrounded the bandits and com- pslled thoir surrender. - SUICIDE, RICH WOMAN TRIES IS REPORT WILL SUCCEED DR. Pastor of Oil King's Church Head of Chicago University. New York, May 16.—John D. Rocke- feller’s pastor, Rev. Dr. Rufus P. John- ston, whose resignation from the pas- torate of the Fifth Avenue Baptist church bas caused much comment in ecclesiastical circles, upon his return from his contemplated European trip will become president of the Univer- sity of Chicago, which position became vacant by the death of Dr. William Rainey Harper, who in his lifetime was perhaps the closest friend the Standard Oil king had. Rev. Dr. Johnston would not discuss his future plans other than to say his condition of health compelled rest and relaxation and that in the latter part of June, by which time he hoped his resignation would be accepted, he pro- posed to go to Europe with his wife HARPER. and to attend the lectures in the Uni-; versity of Berlin in the fall. The Rockefellers refused to discuss the subject, but it is known that Mr. Rockefeller, Sr., has selected Dr. John- ston as the head of the Chicago uni- versity, to which institution he has contributed so many millions. Passes the $2,000,000 Mark. ‘Washington, May 15—The Red Cross receipts up to date for the relief of the California earthquake sufferers i aggregate $2,125,000. The organiza tion still has about $1,700,000 which has not been expended. The house committee on coinage, ! weights and measures has authorized a favorable report on a bill which the senate has passed authorizing the coin- age of the reserve gold bullion in the treasury in excess of $50,000,000. TAKES ACID BUT LIVES Mrs. James Story of Kelliher the Vietim, It Is Alleged. Jealousy Said to Be the Cause of the Rash Aet; Quick Work by Physician Probably Saved Woman’s Life. A sensational attempt at sui. cide was made this morning in Kelliher by Mrs. James Story, well known in this city, accord- ling to reports received in Be: Imidji from the north country village, ! The details of the occurrance {are meager and tell merely that |she swallowed carbolic acid in a (Continued on page 4, column 4) | ——— MAY 19 SATURDAY MAY 19 aturday May 19 E. H. Winter' & Company as Benefit Day for the Bemidji Library. On that day 10 per cent of the the departments will The Public will not only derive the cent but will receive special bargains in every D’partment Remember, thig is not 10 per cent of the cash sales from any one department but from all. Dry Goods, Gent’s Furnishings, ¥ and Furniture. Groceries and : % Hardware Do Not Forget the Date Sat. May 19 | E.H. Winter & Co. Phone 30 Bemidji, - has been set aside by Cash Sales from all go to the Library. benefit of the 10 per Shoes, Minnesota i