Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, November 14, 1903, Page 2

| Herald-Review. By C. E. KILEY. GRAND RAPIDS, - MINNESOTA. All the world knocks a knocker. A Sioux Indian has siouxed for di vorce in South Dakota. What people think about a woman doesn’t worry her; it is what they say Folks who go searching for escaping gas with lighted lamps, invariably find it. The burglars’ union is not opposed to the introduction of improved ma- chinery. When the political orators all get fairly going we shall all sorely need @ wind shield. Whether or not wealth is a curse to children depends on the kind of parents they have. There is little danger of a rise in the price of ice just now, but watch out for the coal man. A 14 year old St. Paul boy has car ried the latest news from the football field into the next world. Lord Alverstone may as well make up his mind that they'll never build any monuments to him in Canada. A New York boy stole and ate 150 pies and still lives. Yet some people assert that the age of miracles is past. The man who aims to lead a strenu- ous life should be sure he is aiming straight before he turns on the strenu- osity. Russia is in Mancliuria to stay and would be deeply grateful for informa- tion as to what anybody is going to do about it. Japan has landed troops at Ping Yang. As soon as Russia gets her forces massed at Ping rong the trou- ble will begin. An Englishman named Lever wants to lift the American cup. Mr. Lever will be a shining mark for the men behind the puns. A Pittsburg astronomer claims the discovery of a new spot on the sun— or is it the place where Boston knock- ed the ball through? Judging by pictures appearing in the press, a Turkish army on the march bears a striking resemblance 74 a erowd coming home from a pic- le. When a man boasts that he is the architect of his personal fortune, his hearers are apt to wonder how he suc- ceeded in evading the building in- spectors. Airships are supposed to rise grace- fully into the circumambient without apparent effort, but look closely and you will see that each one is worked by a crank. “Our Lady of the Snows,” on the other side of the border, should re- flect that she still has more territory than she can populate in the next hundred years. Scientists have discovered “the burning bush” which Moses saw, or one like it, and confidence in the so- briety of the leader of Israel’s hosts is strengthened. The Indian at Muscogee who leased his land six times to the Standard Oil company cannot be recommended for his honesty, but he exhibited great business ability. The Biddeford (Me.) Record reports the “uno” cocktail, a finger of aleohol in a glass of beer. Maine’s necessity is certainly the mother of some re- markable inventions. An Egyptian mummy that passed through a Swiss eustom house re. cently was classed as “dried meat.” As everybody knows, the average ecus- tom house official is “an amoosin’ cuss.” A pet monkey in New Jersey ts de- veloping into an expert baseball pitch- er. This measureaply offsets the ef- forts of certain members of the New York smart set to develop into expert monly Why wouldn't it be a good plan for the gentlemen who are trying to make their trotters do it in less than two minutes to have a strong, serviceable system of suction pumps rigged up around the tracks? Shamrock I. is to be converted into a schooner to carry scrap iron. This may not be romantic but it is an hon- est occupation and it vindicates the racing craft from the charge that it is good for nothing except racing. The Hartford Post admires Annie Russell, but wishes she would “put on her hosiery and shoes before the cur- tain rises, instead of before the audi- ence.” The Post fails to appreciate a really thrilling dramatic situation, it seems. The Shah of Persia still has some very old-fashioned notions. For one thing, he insists on doing his own of- ficial poisoning when he wishes to put any of his loving subjects out of COLOMBIA IS OUT OF IT RESUMPTION OF TREATY NEGO TIATIONS IS OUT OF THE QUESTION. — INDIRECTLY MADE OUTSIDE NATION DOES SOME SOUNDING, BUT 1S TURNED DOWN. OFFER IS WIL HELP = =RESTORE PEACE UNITED STATES WILL LEND ITS GOQD OFFICES TO ADJUST DIFFERENCES. Washington, Nov. 11.—Reports were current last night to the effect that an effort was making whereby negotia- tions for a Panama canal treaty might yet be resumed with Colombia, not- withstanding the defection of the de partment of Panama and the establish- ment of an independent government there. These had as their basis the restoration by the United States of the status quo on the isthmus as affairs existed ten days ago, following which Colombia would immediately take up the question of a canal treaty with a view to a speedy ratification of such a convention. It was said that unofficial representations of this tenor had come from an outside nation which is vitally interested in the question, and that of- ficials of the state department Had Been Approached on the subject. That something along this lime was done, it is said, was ad- mitted by a department official, but that the intimation had’ been conveyed in reply that the time for interposition of friendly offices of this character had passed and that the United States could not consider such an offer. It was said positively by a cabinet officer last night that no official overtures of the character referred to had been made. As has been said heretofore repeatedly, the Hay-Herran convention is dead,, irrevocably so, and any ne gotiations for a canal treaty must be ‘on the basis of a new convention; It ‘was made plain by the official above referred to that the United States did not intend to, and Could Not Annex Panama ‘or dominate by force, but that it was open to and anxious for negotiation of a treaty prociding for an isthmian waterway. The reported appointment by Colombia of Gen. Reyes as a peace commissioner to the republic of Pan- ama is viewed with some interest by the officials here as it is in accord with the suggestion to the Colombian gov- ernment contained im the dispatch to ‘Minister Beaupre commending the peaceful and equitable settlement of all questions at issue between Colom- bia and Panama. The United States it is said, will lend its good offices tc bring about a meeting of Gen. Reyes and the Panama officials, and will do everything in its power to hasten a satisfactory adjustment of the ques- brought forward as a result of the re- cent developments on the isthmus. Bunau-Varilla Confers With Hay. ‘Washington, Nov. 11. — M. Philippe Bunau-Varilla, minister of the republic of Panama, was called to New York last night on business and his presen- tation at the state department has been postponed temporarily. The min- ister lunched yesterday with Secretary Hay and had a long conference with ‘him afterward regarding the opening jof canal negotiations and other mat. ters relating to the relations of the two governments. The minister left | Washington with the satisfaction oi | having been assured that he is to be | duly recognized as the minister of the | mew government with full powers. Will Negotiate a Treaty. Colon, Nov. 11—Dr. Manuel Amador, {minister of finance, and Fredericc Boyd, a member of the funta, have ‘been appointed by the provisional gov- ernment a committee to go to Wash. ington and arrange with the United states for canal and other necessary treaties. They will sail to-day on the steamer City of Washington. A coasting vessel left yesterday morning for Porto Bello, carrying a few troops who will hoist the flag of the new republic of Panama there. Cofombians Are Furious. Panama, Nov. 11. — The British Steam Navigation company’s steam: ship Quito arrived yesterday afternoon and the passengers say that everything is quiet at Buena Ventura, but that the Colombians were furious against the people of the isthmus. Business has resumed its normal! condition. The appointment of Consul General Gudger to carry’on business with the de facto government has made an ex- cellent impression. New York, Nov. 11.— Arturo de Brigard, consul! general for Colombia in this city, said yesterday that hd heard that it had been proposed to his government to appeal to Germany for protection in regard to Panama ofter- ing in return certain territorial conces- sions. Five Hurt in Auto Crash. New York, Noy. 11. — Five persons have been severely injured in an au tomobile accident on Mount Arlington the way. Some crownef. heads are so ran near Hopacton, N. J. The auto ran. fussy-over these things, DEFECTIVE PAGE into a horae and carriage. while goi meth bill. _ PANAMA WILL NOT TALK PEACE. Advises Gen. Reyes That His Mission Is a Hopeless One. Colon, Nov. 11.—The steam launch sent to Bocas del Toro Thursday last to capture that place in the name of the new republic of Panama, has re- turned here and the officers report that the place was captured and the flag hoisted without a shot being fired, No difficulties whatever were encoun- tered. The majority of the officials of Bocas del Toro are natives of Panama and they expressed themselves as re- joiced at the course affairs had taken on the isthmus. The people of the town were jubilant at the news, and only a few persons were found to be dissatisfied with the situation. These Jatter were brought to Colon, but not as prisoners. The provisional government at Pan- ama has received a telegram from President Marroquin, of the republic of Colombia, giving assurances that the Panama canal bill would most cer- tainly pass congress next August and that Gen. Reyes was on his way to the isthmus to make proposals looking to peace and the saving of the national honor. The provisional government has sent a letter to Gen. Reyes, which will reach him on his arrival at Savanilla, advising that it is useless for him to come to Panama, as his mission is a hopeless one. The United States ship Atlanta has just arrived from her cruise along the coast. Recognized by France. Paris, Nov. 11.—The French govern- ment has recognized the new republic of Panama as a de facto government. TROOPS MUST NOT LAND. Explicit Orders to American Com- mander. Washington, Nov. 11.—Orders have been sent to the Boston to proceed to Buena Ventura to investigate a report that Colombian troops would embark on two British ships for the isthmus. The orders are to not prevent em- barkation, but to prevent their land- ing on the isthmus. An important conference concerning the Panama situation was held at the White House yesterday just prior to the formal meeting of the cabinct. The participants were President Roosevelt, Senator Hanna and mem- bers of the cabinet. The decision reached, if any, was not disclosed. For the first time since last June all the members of the cabinet were present yesterday at the formal mcet- ing. The Panama situation was prac- tically the sole topic of Discussion. It is understood that no further state- ments concerning the organization of the new republic or the negotiations between Panama and the United States regarding the construction of the isthmian canal will be made at this time. DYNEMITE IN HOTEL. Great Excitement Over Infernal Ma- chine at Oregon, Wis. Madison, Wis., Nov. 11.—The town of Oregon, Dane county, is stirred up over the finding of an infernal ma- chine in the Grand Central hotel. The explosive was in the shape of dyna- mite which filled a cigar box. The package was placed underneath the clerk’s desk and contained enough of the explosive to demolish the hotel with its sixty guests. The sheriff has started an investigation. As Mr. Walters, the proprietor of the hotel, is @ popular man, no motive can be as- signed for the deed. MANY MEN LAID OFF. Practice Economy ce. Duluth & tron Range Railroad. Two Harbors. Minn., Nov. 11.-Un- der instructions from the heads of the United States Steel corporation, the Officials of the Duluth & Iron Range road have commenced to lay off a large per cent of their employes, and have also cut down the hours of the working day to nine. There is a gen- eral movement to cut down expenses, and shopmen, section men and train- men are all effected. MISER LEAVES FORTUNE. Supposed Pauper Dead in Des Moines Had $25,000 in Cash. Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 11. — Joe Walkenheimer, an aged bachelor living in a hovel in Sebastopol, a suburb of this city, was found dead in his bed yesterday. Walkenheimer was sup- posed to be 2 pauper, but when his place was searched a will was found leaving $25,000 in cash to relatives in 8t. Louis. VICTIM OF HYDROPHOBIA. Grand Rapids Man Dies from Eating Infected Meat. Grand Rapids, Wis., Nov. 11. — Joe Roepke died in intense agony yester- day from hydrophobie. Cattle attacked by mad dogs were slaughtered andthe meat used by the family. Chickens fed on the meat all died. Roepke’s system was poisoned, sores came out on his hands and he finally died. TO BRING BODY HOME. Navy Grants Transportation for Louis { Harrington’s Remains. Washington, Nov. 11. — At the re quest of Representative F. C. Stevens an order was issued at the navy de partment for the transportation of the remains of Louis Harrington of St. Paul from Florida to his late home, Young Harrington was a hospital ap- prentice on the gunboat Newport, fom which he fell overboard and was. drowned while his ycssel was at Jack- sonville. Pete cpet Sa Se | tries to our disadvantage. *| nomic interest. MUST KEEP FAITH PRESIDENT ASKS LEGISLATION TO PUT CUBAN TREATY IN OPERATION. INTEREST AND HONOR DEMAND 11 SECURES TO US AS GREAT ECO- NOMIC ADVANTAGES AS IS GIVEN TO CUBA. CUBA HAS KEPT FAITH WITH US FULFILLING OBLIGATIONS TO US AND ENTITLED TO LIKE TREATMENT. The following is the president’s message to congress: “To the Senate and House of Repre- sentatives: “IT have convened the congress that it may consider the legislation neces- sary to put into operation the commer- cial treaty with Cuba, which was rati- fied by the senate at its last session and subsequently by the Cuban govern- ment. I deem such legislation demand- ed not only by our interest, but by our honor. We cannot with propriety abandon the course upon which we have so wisely embarked. When the acceptance of the Platt amendment was required from Cuba by the action of the congress of the United States, this government thereby definitely committed itself to the policy of treat- ing Cuba as occupying a unique posi- tion as regards this country. It was provided that when the island became a free and independent republic she should stand in such close relations with us as in certain respects to come within our systém of international pol- icy; and it necessarily followed that she must also, to a certain degree, be- come included within the lines of our economie policy. Situated as Cuba is, it would not be possible for this coun- try to permit the strategic abuse of the plan by any foreign military power. It is for this reason that certain limita- tions have been imposed upon her ‘financial policy, and that naval sta- tions have been conceded by her to the ‘United States. The negotiations as to ‘the details of these naval stations are on the eve of completion. They are so situated as to prevent any idea that thefe is the’intention ever to use them against Cuba, or otherwise than for the protection of Cuba from the assaults of foreign foes, and for the better safe- guarding of American interests in the waters south of us. These interests have been largely increased by the consequences of the war with Spain, and will be still further increased by the building of the isthmian canal. ‘They are both military and economic. ‘The granting to us by Cuba of the naval stations above alluded to is of the utmost importance from a military standpoint, and is proof of the good faith with which Cuba is treating us. Cuba has made great progress since her independence was_ established. She has advanced steadily in every ‘way. She already stands high among ‘her sister republics of the new world. ‘She is loyally observing her obliga: tions to us and she is entitled to like treatment by us. “The treaty submitted to you for ap- proval secures to the United States economic advantages as great as those given to Cuba. Not an American inter- est is sacrificed. By the treaty a large Cuban market is secured to our pro- ducers. It is a market which lies at our doors, which is already large, which is capable of great expansion, and which is especially important to the development of our export trade. It would be, indeed, short-sighted for us to refuse to take advantage of such opportunity and to force Cuba into making arrangements with other coun- This reci- procity treaty stands by itself. It is demanded on consideration of broad national policy as well as by our eco- It will do harm to no industry. It will benefit many indus- tries. It is in the interest of our peo- ple as a whole, both because of its im- portance from the broad standpoint of international policy, and because, eco- nomically, it intimately concerns us to develop and secure the rich Cuban market for our farmers, artisans, merchants and manufacturers. Final- ly, it is desirable.as a guaranty of the good faith of our nation toward her young sister republic to the south, whose welfare must ever be closely bound with ours. We gave her liberty. We are knit to her by the memories of the blood and the courage of our sol- diers who fought for her in war; by the memories of the wisdom and integ- rity of our administrators who saved her in peace, and who started her so well on the difficult path of self-gov- ernment. We must help her onward and upward; and in helping her we shall help ourselves. “The foregoing = consideratione caused the negotiation of the treaty with Cuba and its ratification by the senate. They now with eqnal force support the legislation by the congress which, by the terms of the treaty, is necessary to render it operative. A failure to enact such legislation would come perilously near a repudiation of the pledged faith of the nation. “I transmit herewith the treaty, as amended by the senate and sited by the Cuban governiment. Be “White House, Nov. 10, “1908: CONGRESS, | Both Houses Hear the Message and Then Adjourn, Washington, Nov. 11. — The day’s session of the senate was devoted ex- clusively to the reading of the presi- dent’s message in support of reci- procity with Cuba and to the routine incident to the receipt of the message and continued for only about fifteen minutes. The attendance of senators was exceptionally large, and many ap- peared with large rolls of freshly pre- pared bills in front of them. The house was in session less than half an hour, the early adjournment being taken out of respect to the mem- ory of two deceased members. The president’s message was read and re- ferred to the committee on ways and means, the membership of which is yet to be announced. The message was also ordered printed. The speaker an- nounced the committees on rules and mileage. Aside from making provis- ion for the payment of mileage of members no further business was transacted. MAY BE AGAIN DEFEATED. Old Controversy Between House and Senate May Defeat Cuban Legislation. Washington, Nov. 11. — The presi- dent last night had a conference witi a number of leaders in both houses of congress. Those who attended it were very loth to discuss any feature of it, but the party entered into a general discussion of the reciprocity agree- ment now before congress. It devel- oped that the old controversy between the house and senate over the right of the former to initiate all revenue leg- islation was the principal topic of con- versation. The members of the house claimed that the present treaty pro- vides that during the life of the con- vention the duty on sugar shall not be reduced either by treaty of convention, To concede the position of the senate they assert would be a surrender of their constitutional powers. It was said that unless the contention of the house is admitted there will be the same difficulty presented as at the last session, with the probability that the measure will be defeated. No con- clusion was reached at the conference. BOASTED OF HAVING TWO WIVES. Apostle of Mormon Church Charged With Unlawful Cohabitation. Salt Lake, Utah, Nov. 11. —- A war- rant was sworn out yesterday charging Heber J. Grant, one of the leading apostles of the Mormon church, with unlawful cohabitation with Augusta Winters Grant and Emily Wells Grant at the same time. The apostle was convicted in 1898 of the same offense and fined $500. Prosecution of Mr. Grant is due in part to his public ad- mission before the students of the Utah university on Nov. 4 that he has two wives and that he donated to the alumni scholarship fund $50 for him- self and $50 for each of his wives. The apostle was to have been accom- panied to Europe, where he has been assigned to do missionary work for the Mormon church, by his alleged polyg- amous wife, Emily Wells Grant. ROBBED THE COPPER, TOO. Burglars Have No Respect for Official Dignity. Merrimac, Mass., Nov. 11. — Four burglars early yesterday overpowered the only policeman of this place, and, after robbing him and locking him up in the town jail, they blew open the postoffice safe, rifled it of its contents and fied. The thieves then held up one man and fired two shots at anoth- er, without effect. Citizens awakened by the tumult sounded the fire alarm, which called the entire male populat- tion of the town to the scene and a search for the robbers was com- menced. The burglars secured about $1,000. HURLED TO HIS DEATH. Miner at Park City, Utah, Knocked Down a 125-Foot Shaft. Salt Lake City, Nov. 11.—A special to the Tribune from Park City says: While working in the pump shaft of the Silver King Consolidated mine yesterday, sixty feet of piping gave way and bore Edward Cutler, a ma- chinist, down 125 feet to his death. John McDonald and Michael Fallon, who were working with Cutler, nar- rowly escaped a similar fate and both were seriously hurt. WOMAN SHOOTS FIRST DEER. Miss Laura Frickelton Brings Down Antlered Game. Tron Mountain, Mich., Nov. 11.—Miss Laura Frickleton, the only woman hunter in Dickinson county who took out a license this season, killed a large buck deer near Fleetwood. Miss Frickelton goes to the woods every season, where she always has killed the number of deer permitted. The Kaiser Improves. Berlin, Noy. 11.—The official bulletin of the kaiser’s condition reads: “Im- provement in the state of the kaiser’s wound continues. His majesty went for a walk yesterday morning.” Burned to Death. " Chatfield, Minn., Nov. 11. — John Gardner, residing four miles east of this city, was found dead last evening in his field, with his clothes burned off. He was burning brush, and is supposed to have fell in a fit, to which he was subject, and burned to death. Brakeman Danielson Injured. Hanley Falls, Minn., Nov. 11—D. W. Danielson, a Great Northern freight brakeman, was caught ~ between the’ rs and severely crushed about the est. His home is at Morris, ~ © eg hie ei habanero Afar, hgh benny t REBELS TRIUMPH SAN DOMINGO HAS CAPITULATED TO THE REVOLUTION- IsTs. GEN. JIMINEZ IS PRESIDE AMERICAN INTERESTS SUFFER HEAVILY BY BOMBARD- MENT. SITUATION EXTREMELY SERIOUS MINISTER POWELL REPORTS TO STATE DEPARTMENT ON SITUATION. Cape Haitien, Haiti, Nov. 11.—A dis- patch received here states that San Domingo has capitulated to the revo- lutionists and that Gen. Jiminez has been proclaimed president of the re- public. On Monday, Nov. 2, the Clyde line steamer Cherokee was fired upon by the Dominican cruiser Presidente while the steamer was running the blockade of Samana and returned to the capital. The United States cruiser Baltimore reported to Minister Powell at the capital and three hours later she left to convoy the Cherokee. On Wednesday the government forces abandoned Macoris and the fol- lowing day the Dominican cruiser In- dependencio Bombarded the Town on two and a half hours’ notice and retired. No attempt was made to land forces. A reliable report states that the bombardment caused heavy dam- age to property, which was mostly owned by Americans. Minister Powell has severed diplo- matic relations with the Dominican government. Intense anti-American sentiment is prevailing. Friday night, Nov. 6, all the wires around San Domingo were cut. The revolutionists made five assaults be- tween 8 ‘clock and 12, and there was heavy firing of small arms and shells both by the attacking and defending forces, Situation Extremely Serious. Washington, Nov. 11.—The state de- partment yesterday afternoon received a cablegram from Minister Powell at San Domingo, dated Noy. 6, stating that the revolutionists are shelling the city. The state department yesterday morning received another belated dis- patch from Minister Powell, also dated the 6th inst., in which the minister says: “Macoris has just been bombarded by a Santo Domingo naval vessel and partly destroyed. The ship then re- turned to San Domingo City. The American interests at Macoris are very considerable.” The state department last night re- ceived a cablegram from Minister Powell at San Domingo dated at 4 p. m. yesterday, reporting the situation | at San Domingo to be extremely seri- ous. The dispatch, it was stated, was the first which the department had re- ceived on the day it was filed since disturbances began. Revolution Is Ended. Paris, Nov. 11.—A dispatch received here from Cape Haitien says that after three days fighting President Wos y Gil took refuge in the German con- sulate at San Domingo. The revolu- tion is considered at an end. LUMBERMEN OBJECT. | They Ask for Modifications in Rules Under the Morris Law. Washington, Nov. 11—A delegation of Minnesota lumbermen, headed by Thomas Shevlin of Minneapolis, has arrived here. They are asking that modifications be made in the rules gov- erning the operations of the Morris law for cutting timber in the Chippewa reservations. Under the rules the re- quirements are that the debris, after cutting, shall be immediately burned. The lumbermen say that this is im- practicable and an unnecessary ex- pense, and they ask permission to pile the refuse, let it dry, and then burn it in the spring. The matter will be taken up with Director Pinchot of the forestry division. DAN PATCH TAKES ANOTHER. Lowers the Orily World’s Record Out- standing Against Him. Birmingham, Ala. Nov. 11. — Dan Patch paced a mile on a half-mile track here yesterday afternoon in 2:03 1-4, lowering the only world’s rec- ord for pacers outstanding against him. The previous record was 2:03 1-2, held by Prince Alert. Famous Detective Retires. London, Nov. 11. — The most dis- tinguished detective of the day, Supt. William Melville of Scotland Yard, is about to retire. Melville has had won- derful success in detecting criminals. Murder and Suicide. Marquette, Mich., Nov. 11.—At Mich- igamme yesterday afternoon Mrs. Na- poleon Beauvais was shot and almost instantly killed by her stepson, Na- poleon Beo'vais, Jr., who committed suicide. Motive is unknown. Fire at Grand Forks. Grand Forks, N. D., Noy. 11.—Fire: broke out in the rear of Young’s fur- niture store last night and gained a. good start before it coul trolled. ‘The loss awit "gpa — a eee aan