Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 23, 1906, Page 1

VOLUME 4. NUMBER 56. aily Pioneer BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA. SATURDAY JUNE 23, 1906. SYMPATHY FOR JEWS SENATE ADOPTS RESOLUTION EX- PRESSING HORROR AT RUS- SIAN MASSACRES. PRESIDENT UNABLE TO RENDER AID: EXECUTIVE AND STATE DEPART- MENT GIVE THE SUBJECT MUCH ATTENTION. Washington, June 23.—The senate adopted the following joint resolution: , “That the people of the United ' States are horrified by the reports ot the massacre of Hebrews in Russia on account of their race and religion and that those bereaved thereby have the hearty sympathy of the people of this: country.” The resolution was introduced by Senator McLaurin of Mississippi, who asked immediate consideration, Sen-l ator Lodge asked for time to examine the document and after doing so an-| nounced his approval. The resolution was then adopted without debate. As it is a joint resolution it will be neces- sary for it to be acted upon by the house and signed by the president to be a complete legislative act. The president has not been able to devise any plan whereby he can ren- der assistance to the persecuted Jews in Russia and the same is true of state department oficials. Three Children Gremated. Cincinnati, June 23.—Three small children of Charles Wuesthorn of Har- rison, O., were burned to death by the explosion of a gasoline stove at their home. While playing on the floor they pulled the stove over on them. orromo_n sews | |FTER DI TRUST OFFCILS| KING HAAKON CROWNED RIGHIRD IENS EXEGUTED| <=t rireer vemes Appropriation for President’s Travel- ing Expenses Discussed. ‘Washington, June 23.—The senate was prompt in resuming considera- tion of the amendment to the sundry civil bill appropriating $25,000 for the payment of traveling expenses of the president. Senator McCumber was the first speaker, but he contented himself with a brief reference to the record of President Roosevelt in ad- ¢ vocacy of equal privileges to all. He reached the conclusion that the presi- dent could not be held responsible for the pending proposition. Senator McLaurin also explained that he did not desire to be understood as criticising the president’s use of ‘horses, carriages and yachts, which are the property of the government. He wanted it understood that he had no objection to that practice if in- dulged in nor did he believe the pub- lic objects to the use of these con- veniences by either the president or his family. His opposition was, he ‘ added, due entirely to the fact that ! such legislation tends to build up class distinctions, which he main- tained should be reprobated by all. KILLS THREE MEN. Premature Exploslon of Powder Also Injures a Fourth. Asotin, Wash,, June 23.—Moses CGoss, Frank Taplen, Jr.,, and a cook were killed, and Henry Thormahlin ‘was fatally injured by the premature explosion of a charge of giant powder near Anatone. Goss was road super- visor of district No. 2 and the other men were employed under his super- vision. Commission Man Gets Damages. St. Paul, June 23.—The jury in the case of A. J. Cummings against the Edwards-Wood company brought in a verdict for the plaintiff. Cummings is given damages of $6.458.33. He sued for $50,000, damages alleged to have been done his business by falsc representations by the defendant, a rival commission house. IMPORTANT DOINGS IN IMPORTANT STOCKS Gent’s Furnishings. A look at our window will convince you of the good values we are off2ring at very low prices. Summer Goods. We have a large stock of lawns and are giving special prices on a number of patterns. LOOK at our 5 cent lace counter. 10 cent and 12 cent values for 579 Ladies’ Summer Under Garments. They are well made and of the best materials. Shoes and Oxfords. A shipment of Ladies’ oxfords just received. We have them in patent, colt, gunmetal and viei kid. A chance to compare them with other makes is all we ask to make a sale. bargains. statements. Remember we do not advertise all of our special An inspection of our counters will prove our E. H. Winter & Co. Phone Number 30, Bemidji. rents of Alliance, O., are held without -| Orrsville, ADMINISTRATION FINALLY DE- CIDES TO BEGIN CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS. Washington, June 23.—Practically the entire session of the cabinet was devoted to a consideration of proceed- ings likely to be begun by the depart- ment of justice against the Standard Oil company. The meeting lasted three hours and was one of the long- est held for several months. It is known that the department of | justice for several weeks has heen making an investigation into the transactions of the Standard Oil com- pany with a view to prosecution if it were found that the law in any way had been violated. It is quite certain that a decision finally has been reached to enter upon proceedings against the oil combine and a state- ment regarding the matter will be given out shorcy by the attorney gen- eral. MUST DECLINE ALL GIFTS. Steel Trust Issues Order to Its Army of Employes. New York, June 23.—The United States Steel corporation has sent out an order to its vast army of employes forbidding any officer or employe nf any company owned or controlled by the Steel corporation, under pain of instant dismissal, to accept any pres- ent, whether it be for Christinas, a wedding, a hirthday, or any other pre text, coming from any person or cor- poration doing business with sub- sidiary companies of the corporation or the corporation itseif. Ofiicers and employes are forhidden to accept stock in any such concern as a reward for services rendered, or to be rendered, and the ownership of such stock will have to be satisfac- torily explained to the directors, This order is the outgrowth of the disclosures made in the investigation by the interstate commerce commis- slon of railroads. BOYS HELD FOR MURDER. Accused of Having Killed Youthful Comrade. Wooster, 0., June 23.—Harry White, aged seventeen years; Allen Miller, seventeen years old, and William Eberhart, all sons of respected pa- bail on a charge of having murdered Thomas Dye, aged seventeen years, at in this county, April 2. White and Eberbart are said to have confessed that the trio had planned to rob a party of Italian workmen who were near by and that Dye interfered with their plans. Disregarding their call to halt, he was shot by Miller, sa White and Eberhart allege, WOMAN ELECTROCUTED. Grasps Electric Light Wire in Cellar of House. Kaukauna, Wis., June 23.—Mrs, No- ble Watson was electrocuted in the basement of her home here. While inspecting an incubator she grasped an electric light wire and her body to her waist and her arms were badly burned. In her stocking feet and standing on a damp floor her body formed a short circuit which was fatal, ONLY ONE POINT IN DISPUTE. Rate Bill Conferees Nearing Comple. tion of Work, ‘Washington, June 23.—What is re- garded as only a temporary halt has overtaken the railroad rate conference agreement. At the meeting during the morning two of the three points left open for further discussion were settled. This leaves the agreement complete with the exception of a dis- pute over the question of whether pipe lines shall be declared “common car- riers” and as such forbidden to owa the commodity they transport. The house confereces are contend- ing for a modification of this “com- modity” amendment by changing the words “common carriers” to ‘“rail- roads” and without agreeing on this question the conference broke up. The disputed points discussed in- cluded the sleeping car question, It was agreed that sleeping cars should be included in the bill as common car- riers and subject to regulation as such. The second disputed point was as to the five days’ notice to be given hefore issuing an injunction enforcing an order of the commission. The sen- ate amendment requiring this notice was accepted by the conferees, It also was agreed that mno exception should be made for lumber in the com- modity amendment. The conference report on the bill has been drawn with the omission of the one disputed point and it is the firm belief of those interested that this will be settled before the day is over. BRIEF BITS OF NEWS, The sultan of Morocco signed the Algeciras protocol at Fez June 18. Fire destroyed two business blocks in Golconda, IIl, causing a loss esti- mated at $100,000. Charles E. Tripler of liquid air fame is dead at Liberty, N. Y., from Brights disease after an illness of two months, Dispatches to Dun’s Trade Review indicate that the general tone of busi- ness this week is improved by better crop conditions. e —_— CORONATION OF NORWAY'S NEW RULER OCCURSIN ANCIENT CAPITAL OF COUNTRY. SEREMONIES ARE VERY ELABORATE BISHOP OF TRONDHJEM OFFICI- ATES, ASSISTED BY LEADING " CABINET MINISTERS. Trondhjem, Norway, June 23.—King Haakon and Queen Maud were during the day crowned respectively king and queen of Norway in the cathiedral here. The royal party left the palace at 11:05 a. m. and entered the cathe- dral six minutes later. The corona- tion ceremonies began immediately after their arrival. The crowning of the king was completed at 12:15 p. m. The coronation of the queen began at 12:20 and was completed at 12:35 p, m. Coronation day opened with a glow- ing but cold sun shining. In the early morning splatters ¥ rain fell and a chill wind came off the fiord, making it necessary to wear overcoats and winter clothing. The city was alive at an early hour and by 8 o'clock the avenues reaching to the cathedral were filled with strug- gling lines of people making for the choicest points of vantage:from which KING HAAKON. to see the members of the royal fam- ily and the distinguished guests enter the cathedral: The doors of the latter were opened at 10 a. m. and the edi- fice filled rapidly. By 10:25 a. m. the majority of the spectators had arrived and were seated, the women in even- ing costumes and many of the men in bright uniforms and -wearing orders. Crowds Cheer Royal Party. The royal party was enthusiastically cheered along the route from the pal- ace to the cathedral and on entering the latter edifice all present arose and the ceremonial began immediately. The coronation ceremonies, which were very elaborate, were conducted by the bishop of Trondhjem, assisted by the leading cabinet ministers and the chief justice of the supreme court, After the anointing by the bishop the latter and Prime Minister Michelsen conjointly placed the crown on his head, after which Foreign Minister Loeveland and the bishop conjointly handed him the scepter. At the ter- mination of the proceedings the presi- dent of the storthing called out, “God save the king and queen,” and the whole distinguished company heartily took up the cry. The completion of the crowning of King Haakon was communicated by two army signallers, wigwagging across the platform of the cathedral to the hill batteries. The first gun an- nouncing the news boomed across the city and then there was a roar of guns from the ships and the bells of all the city churches began ringing. These sounds carried the tidings over the city and harbor and the echoes were carried up and down the fiord. The crowning of Queen Maud com- menced immediately afterwards. Her majesty, who is of a naturally timid and retiring disposition, bravely faced the ceremony. She looked dainty and attractive. The American special envoy to the coronation, Charles H. Graves, was ac- companied by Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bryan. IN ROJESTVENSKY'S CASE. Several Japanese Surgeons and Sea- men Summoned to Testify. St. Petersburg, June 23.—Several Japanese seamen and two surgeons have heen summoned as witnesses in | the trial by courtmartial of Admiral Rojestvensky on the charge of cow- ardice on surrendering to the enemy. They are expected to give evidence as to the admiral’s condition at the time of the surrender. ARE GRANTED RESPITES. Mrs. Meyers and Hottman Will Not Hang June 29, Jefferson City, Mo., June 23.—(Gov- ernor Folk has granted a respite to Mrs. Aggie Meyers and Frank Hott- man to Sept. 3. They were to be hanged June 29. Governor Folk refused a respite to Ed Bateman, a negro, sentenzed to hang in Lawrence county June 29 for - e —— CONVICTED MURDERER OF CHI- CAGO WOMAN PAYS PEN- ALTY ON GALLOWS. Chicago, June 23.—Richard Ivens was hanged here -during the day for the murder of Mrs. Bessie Hollister. The condemned man, until he stood upon the drop, faced death in the same stolid manner in which he has conducted himself since his arrest. ‘When he stepped on the scaffold, however, much of his courage failed him. Just before the cap was drawn over his face he attempted to utter a prayer, but although his lips moved convulsively his voice would not re- spond and he was not able to utter a sound. It was evident that he was on the verge of a complete collapse and the sheriff hastened the last details as much as possible in order to avoid such a contingency. Ivens was executed for the murder of Mrs. Bessie Hollister, the wife of Franklin C. Hollister, the head of the large printing establishment of Hol- lister Bros. The crime, which was committed on the evening of Jan. 1Z of this year, was one of the most re- volting in the police history of Chi- cago. The body of Mrs. Hollister, who was a handsome woman and aI leader in church and social circles in her section of the city, was found in a pile of refuse in the rear of the Ivens home. She had evidently been choked to death after being maltreat- ed in a most vicious manner. Sus- picion pointed to young Ivens and he was placed under arrest. He at first denied his guilt, but within a short time made a full confession to the ofii- cers. This confession he later re- Contradicts story of Zion Leader Re- garding His Paternity. Chicago, June 23.—In the Dowlie hearing before Judge Landis in' the federal court John Murray Dowie of Essex, Ia., took the stand and testi- fied that he is the father of John Al- exander Dowie. & “How long have you known him?” he was asked. “I have known John Alexander Dowie since he first drew the breath of life.” “How old were you \vhen you were married?” “Twenty-one.” i On cross-examination Mr. Dowile was asked who bought him a railroad ticket so that he could come to Chi- cago and testify in the present case. “I bought it myself, with my own money,” he replied. On redirect examination he testified that he supported and carefully edu- cated John Alexander Dowie at Edin- burgh university and later procured him a church in Australia. He assert- ed that the soldier killed in the Cri- mean war, of whom John Alexander Dowie claimed to be the son, is “a creature of the mind of John Alex- ander.” Three Die in Suicide Pact. New York, June 23.—A suicide pact between Mrs. Mary Behrens, a widow, and Edward Ganzer, who had a wife and five children, resulted in the death of both the man and the woman and Peter Behrens, the twelve-year- old-son of Mrs. Behreas. All three ‘were found dead in the woman's apart- ment in De Kalb avenue, Brooklyn, with every gas burner turned on. BRINGS SUIT IN CHICAGO. Greek Countess Secures Divorce From Husband. Chicago, June 23.—After giving tes- peated at the inquest in the presence | timony in the court of Judge Gibbons of the coroner and on another occa- | In Chicago Countess Sophie de Rilly sion to the state’s attorney. He went | of Greece has won her suit for divorce into the shocking details of the crime [ against Count Paul de Rilly. Two in a cold blooded fashion that aroused | witnesses, the countess and Miss Vir- intense popular indignation. When ar- raigned for trial Ivens denied his guilt and claimed that hé had been forced to confess by the police. His defense was an alibi and the claim that he had made the confessions under hyp- notic suggestion; TROOPS KILL OFFICERS. Slberian Regiment Resents Act of Drunken Commander. St. Petersburg, June 23—The gar- rison of Kraznoyarsk, capital of the pravince .of Yenisel and one of the principal cities of Siberia, has mu- tinied and killed its officers out of hand, The trouble was caused by an in- toxicated colonel named Shurin, who, hearing a titter from a group of en- listed men, sabered one of the sol- diers. The latter’s companions there- upon felled the colonel with clubs. Twa of the soldiers were arrested and as soon as the news spread the regiment mutinied and demanded the release of their comrades. Captain Kozmin, who ordered his company to fire on the mutineers, was killed by his own men. The entire population of Krazro- yarsk is in a panic. Earthquake In Minnesota. Red Wing, Minn., June 23.—Shocks of earthquake were distinctly felt at the Goodhue county almshouse, three miles from-this city, shortly after 10 p. m. Beds rocked and articles fell from the shelves and the people were tharoughly frightened, particularly those on the third floor. Shocks were also felt aro\md the premises. “I'oronto (Ont.) police raided twenty poolrooms and handbook betting con- cerns in the business part of that city. More than 150 men were ar- rested. MARKET QUOTATIONS. Minneagpolis Wheat, Minneapolis, -~ June 22.—Wheat— | July, 83%c; Sept., 825 @82%c; Dec.. 82%ec. On track—No. 1 hard, 86c; No. 1 Northern, 85¢c; No. 2 Northern, 83%c; No. 8 Northern, 81@82c. Duluth Wheat and Flax. Duluth, June 22.—Wheat—To arrive ! and on track—No. 1 Northern, 853c; No. 2 Northern, 83%c; July, 85%c; Sept., 83%ec. Flax—To arrive and on track, $1.13%; July and Sept., $1.14; Oct,, §L13. St. Paul Union Stock Yards. St. Paul, June 22.—Cattle—Good to choice steers, $4.50@6.50; common to fair, $3.50@4.25; good to choice cows and heifers, $3.00@4.50; veals, $1.50@ 4.50. Hogs—$6.10@6.40. Sheep—Weth- ers, $4.75@5.85; good to choice lambs, | $6.00@6.75; spring lambs, $6.50@7.00. | Chicage Union Stock Yards. Chicago, -June 22.—Cattle—Beeves, $4.00@6.00; cows and heifers, $1.25@ 5.00; stockers and feeders, $2.75@ 4.60; Texans, $3.60@4.30; calves, $5.00 @6.60. Hogs—Mixed and bitchers, $6.30@6.65; good heavy, $6.50@6.62%: rough heavy, $6.30@6.45; light, $6.30 | f @6.60; pigs, $5.40@6.30. Sheep, $4.75 - | @6.25; lambs, $5.76@7.50. Chicago Grain and Provisions. Chicago, June 23.—Wheat—July, 833%c; Sept., 83% @83%c. Corn—July, b13%c; Sept, 52c. Oats—July, 38% @ 88%c; Sept., 35%c. Pork—July, $16.- 80; Sept., $16.55. Flax—Cash, North- western, $1.12; Southwestern, $1.08%; Sept., $1.14. Buttér—Creameries, 15@ 20c; dairies, 14% @18c. Eggs—12%@ 14c. Poultry—Turkeys, 10c; chick- ens, me &pflnsn 18@21c. < 1 ginia Neff, testified to the count’s in- ebriety and the circumstances of the desertion. Count de Rilly was not present and the charges made by the countess were not questioned. Count de Rilly formerly was a mem- ber of the Greek parliament. He is said now to be in Mexico. The count- ess is the danghter of a former prinmie minister of Greece and has iived in Chicago two years. x HEART REMOVED AND WASHED. Callfor‘nla Man Undergoes - ‘Remark- 7 rable Operation. ]’.os Angeles, June 23.—To have his heart taken out and particles of sand washed from it as it beat, and still survive, has been the experience of C. A. McCartney, a Pasadena contrac- tor. While riding a motorcycle he came into collision with a hay wagon and a wooden rake prong pierced his breast. The surgeons found that par- ticles of sand from the road had been driven into the wound as far as the heart. They took that organ out, washed it thoroughly and then re- placed it. Other internal injuries were attended to, the cavity in the body sewed up and the indications are that McCartney will recover. C¢PHELD BY SUPREME COURT. Wisconsin Ad Valorem and Inherit. ance Tax Laws Valid. Madison, Wis.,, June 23.—The su- preme court has upheld the railroad &d valorem and inheritance tax laws. The ad valorem taxation law is the product of the legislative session of 1903 and changes the system. of tax- ing railroads from the license to the percentage upon valuation set by the state tax commission sitting as the state board of assessment. The law was drafted by the tax commission after four years of careful study. The law provides that the railroads shall pay into the state treasury the regular license fee as paid under the gross earnings system and that when the valuation of the road was made and the assessment rate determined, that any excess shall be paid back to the company and any deficiency shall be made good by the railroad com- pany. The inheritance law imposes a tax upon every transfer of property, real or personal, lying within the jurisdiction of the state, made either by will or the interstate laws of the state, or in contemplation of the death of the owner and to take effect after his death. Transfers under power of at- torney are also subject to the tax. The t2x so imposed is upon the clear market value of the property at the rates imposed by law and upon the excess of exemptions granted by law. The primary rates are imposed upon estates which exceed the exemptions allowable and do not exceed $25,000. The rates of taxation are graded according to the value of the estates. Schwab Not to Run for Senator. New York, June 23.—Reports have been numerous recently that Charles . ‘Schwab would enter politics as a canrlldale for United States senator from Nevada. Mr. Schwab has arrived in New York from Europe and when asked concerning the story replied: “I have no political aspirations what- ever.” Lnngwnl’th‘: Start for Germany. London, June 23.—Congressman and Mrs. Longworth have left London for Kiel. Ambassador Reid, Mrs. Reid and Miss Reid, the full staff of the _American embassy and many other friends gathered at the smtlnn h hld them farewell MINNESOTA TEN CENTS PER WEEK otBATE BROKER JAILED GIVEN FOUR MONTHS AND FINED $6,000 IN FEDERAL COURT AT KANSAS CITY. BORPORATIONS TAXED $15,000 EACH FOUR PACKING CONCERNS AND A RAILROAD COMPANY AS- SESSED BIG SUM. Kansas City, June 23.—In the Unit- 2d States district court here Judge Smith McPherson passed sentence up- on the seven defendants recently con- victed in this court of making conces- sions and accepting and conspiring to accept rebates on shipments. Judg- ments in the nature of fines were assessed as follows: Swift & Co., $15,000; Cudahy Pack- ing company, $15,000; Armour Pack- ing company, $15,000; Nelson Morris & Co., $15,000; Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad, $15,000. George L. Thomas of New York was fined $6,000 and sentenced to four months in the penitentiary. L. B, Tag- gart of New York was fined $4,000 and sentenced to three months in the penitentiary. Thomas, a freight broker, and Tag- gart, his chief clerk, whose case was the first to be tried, were couvicted of securing rebates from railways on shipments from New York to St. Louis and Kansas City dry goods concerns. At their trial several prominent mer- chants, who admitted having signed contracts with Thomas, testified to re- ceiving at various times sums of money from mysterious sources. Many thousands of dollars were thus re- ceived and some of the witnesses ad- mitted the'likelihood of it having come from Thomas. Finds Aggregate $85,000, The fine of $15,000 assessed against the Burlington covered all four counts, the aggregate amount of the fines in the seven cases totalling $85,000. Appeals were filed in each case and - stay of execution was granted until June 29 until they could be perfected. The bonds in the case of Thomas and Taggart were -fixed at $6,000 each. These two men appeared in court per- sonally’ and upon being' sentenced promptly furnished the required bonds. The bonds in the case of the packing companies and the Burlington were fixed at $15,000 each. Before sentence was passed in the various cases motions for new trials were made" by John C. Cowan of Omaha and Frank Hagerman of Kan:. sas City for the packers and by O. M. Spencer of St. Joseph on behalf of the Burlington railroad and Thomas and Taggart. All these moticns were overruled. The indictments upon which the various defendants were tried were returned in Kansas City by the grand jury on Dec. 18, 1905. The cases have * been handled for the government by A. S. Van Valkenburgh, the district attorney, and his assistant, Leslie Ly- ons, while the defendants have been represented by some of the ablest counsel in the West. Of the eleven cases brought up at this term the government has secured seven convic- tions, one defendant was acquitted and three cases were dismissed. DECLARED EXCESSIVE. Price Asked of City for Chicago Street Railways. Chicago, June 23.—The traction companies have " given the council committee ca lccal transportation the figures at which they would agree to sell to the city their present tangible properties. The figures are: Chicago City Railway company, $20,103,935; Union "Traction company, $27,401,218; total, $47,505,153. Mayor Dunne at once declared the figures to be “grossly excessive” and the committee referred them to two experts for analysis and a report. The figures are based on the cost’ of “reproduction, at current prices, less cost of bringing property at this date up to a condition operatively equal to new.” MANY PROSPECTIVE SETTLERS. Hundreds of Easterners Arriving at Billings, Mont. Billings, Mont., June 23.—Eastern ers are flocking to this place by the hundreds to register for the Crow lands. The Burlington brought in 200 during the day, most of them from Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska points. The Northern Pacific brought numbers from Michigan, Wisconsin and Minne- sota. Many of the prospective settlera have secured tents and have gone to the reservation, wheie they will estab- lish camps and make a thorough in- spection of the lands. At the present rate the registration will not exceed 10,000. Death of Federal Judge. Pittsburg, June 23.—Judge Marcus ‘W. Acheson of the United States efr- cuit court for the Third federal dis- trict, which comprises the states ‘of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and “Dela- ware, dled suddenly of heart disease at his home in this city. Judge Ache- son_was a graduate and 4 trustee of dla mfln md Jefferson enllags HISTORICAL: | SOCIETY. !