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The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-08-23
Poultry Briefs.

live and dressed poultry were shipped
from the LA counties Of Missouri. This
sum is an increase over the preceding
year Of 36,907.443 pounds. The total
number Of dozens OF eggs shipped last
year was, 34,S75, 040, and the aggregate
value received by producers of poultry
and eggs was $1,000, 04s.54.
It is reported that Canada is send
ing large quantities Of poultry to the
United States. Last year between s.
900 and 10000 live geese were shipped
to the feeding yards Of one poultry
man in Massachusetts. There have
been seen at Sabrevois. in the prov
ince of Quebec. as many as 1880 live
geese and 5000 live ducks at one time,
and it takes 125 bushels Of grain a day
to feed them. The firm of S. H. Jones,
at Sabrevois, has had at one time as
many as $4,000 geese and $4,000 ducks.
Some American firms make most Of
their purchases in the townships Of
the Province Of Quebec, New Bruins
wick and Prince Edward Island.
40 .s-tEEts5Es%t ~ s5si 5ss w.. al y.
Few realize the aggregate value OF
our poultry industry Statistics on
this point are Of very little value.
Fowls are kept not only on the more
than 100000 farms Of the United
States, but also by millions of persons
residing in the villages and cities.
The beauty of this industry is that
the smallest capitalist may invest In
it, as Is cents will bay a live hen. With
the increasing population Of the coun-
try poultry meat is certain to take a
high place. If the time ever comes
when beef, pork and mutton cannot
be cheaply produced here, poultry flesh
will be in enormous demand. We have
formed, the meat eating habit and the
people will have meat. Our poultry
industry is bound to become more i'm
portant year by year.
Probably there was never time in
the history of this country when great
er improvement was being made in
poultry than at the present time. In
the West as we'll as in the East the
people are coming to see that i'm
proved breeds pay best. The great
markets are constant reminders to the
thousands of shippers that fowls must
be bred to suit the demand. Every
pure breed poultry establishment is
center from which go out in all
directions pure bred males to improve
and grade up the focks. The fanciers
by constantly advertising for years
have induced multitndes to come to
their way of thinking. That there is
money in the business is proof that
the people are responding to the agi-
tation for better types Of fowls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-04
REICHMANN NOT A COMBATANT.

Washington April 3.-The War Department
officials do not believe the story that comes from
South Africa TO the effect that Captain Carl
Reichmann. 18th Infantry. one of the lead
of the Beers at the fight at the Bloemfontein
waterworls. Adjutant- General Corbin would
not discuss the possibility of the story
being true. Reichmanns brother officers say
that 1t is probable that Reichmann occupied
some conspicuous point of vantage from which
to view the fight, and his discovery in uniform
by the British the basis for the assumption
that he was one of the BOer leaders. Reichmanu
selected by General Miles to accompany the
BOer forces during the observer for
the United States Army.
London, April 3.-The War Office announces
that it has no information TO who comma nded
the Beers in the affair leading to the capture of
the British guns but IL places no reliance what
in the supposItion that a United States
attache any one connected with the United
States Government took part in it,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-04
CEUR D4LENE TION.
FURTHER TESTIMONY SHOWING THE NE
CESSITY FOR FEDERAL TROOPS

Washington. April 3.-Frederck Burbrdge man
ager of the Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mine, was the
chief witness the CCeur dAene investiga to-
day, 1t the mill of this company which was
blown up in the uprising last April Brigadier-
General Carlin to have continued his testimony
in regard the instruction in 1892 but his official
report was accepted as sufficient. and he gave way
to Mr.. Burbridge.
Mr. BurbrdGe took charge of the mine in 1888 At
that time the miners and aborers received 50 a day
against s. co. the union scale There were continual
threats to clean OUT the Bunker Hill mine but
the troops brought there IN the Coxey excitement
had calming effect After being closed for time
Bunker Hill started up a strictly non-union
mine. The union men had control however of the
approaches. and with frightened away nom
union men. The company succeeded. however in
manning its plant. In 1896. he said. dynamite was
used against the mine. and fire did some damage to
the mill Threats continued up to the cumina tion
of the agitation last April The miners union at
Wardner met on Sunday. April o. a week before the
explosion. and sent delegation to Mr.. Burbrdge
10 demand So go day all around. After fruitless
conferences strike was ordered. The Bunker Hill
employees were stopped che road by an armed
mob. revolvers lourished and the workmcn
were chased through the streets. Later In the day
an armed mob took possession OF the tramway Of
the mine and held il for time Mr. Burbridge
said he received frequent warnings that he would
be killed and the mine blown up.
Representative Suzer asked for the names NJ
those giving the warnings
Mr.. Burbridge declined to give the names saving
1t would imperil the lives of those who gave the
warnings. The Idaho courts had upheld him ba
said, In this refusal to give names
Mr.. Sulzer protested. but the committee IN
vote permitted the witness to proceed without dis
closing
Mr.. Burbridge told of the warning messages re-
ceived by him. of the arming OF eight hundred men
the putting of masks. and the details OF the
march on the mill
Where are these messages" asked Mr. suzer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-04

missioner to the United States who shall be en-
titled TO official recognition such By all depart
ments Of the Government in Washington and shall
receive a salary of 5000 year. be paid out OF
the National Treasury No person shall be eligible
to such election who Is not bona fide citizen OF
Puerto Rico, who Is not thirty years of age and
who does not read and write the English language
COMMISSION TO REVISE LAWS.
One Of the most important sections of the bill IS
the one that provides for the appointment of a
commission of three members. at least one OF
whom shah be a native citizen of Puerto Rico, to
compile and revise the laws of Puerto Rico; also
the various codes of procedure and systems of mu-
nicipal government now in force, and to frame and
report such legisla ton may be necessary to
make simple, harmonious and economical govern
ment, establish justice and secure its prompt and
efficient administration inaugurate general sys-
tenn of education and public instruction, provide
buildings and funds therefor, equalize and simplify
taxation and all the methods of raising revenue.
and make all other provisions that may be neces-
sary to secure and extend the benefits of repub-
ncan form OF government to all the inhab ants or
Puerto Rico. Each member of the commission is
to receive salary at the rate of 5000 year
which, with all the expenses of the commission. Is
to be paid out of the Puerto Rican treasury; and
the commission is to make full and final report, In
both the English and Spanish languages. to Con-
gress on or before year after the passage or
the act which Is to take effect and be in force from
and after May 1. 1900
The Senate voted to spell the of the new
possession Porto Rico instead of Puerto Rico.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-04
LEGISLATING FOR HAWAII.
THE TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT BILL
TAKEN UP IN THE HOUSE

Washington, April 3-The House to-day began
consideration of the substitute for the Senate
Hawaiian Territorial Government bill under a spe-
cial order which will bring the bill to vote at
o'clock on Thursday afternoon. The debate IN
Committee of the Whole. and only three of the six
speeches were pertinent TO the question at issue.
Mr.. Knox, of Massachusetts. chairman Of the Com
mittee Territories. delivered a carefully pre-
pared speech In explanation and advocacy of the
bill. lie spoke in part as follows:
The Hawaiian Islands are the Gibraltar of the
Pacific in war, the key of the Pacific in peace the
paradise of the Pacific ever. Hawaii is now Amer
pendent nations. But while Hawaii is United States
eminent; only skeleton of the Republic of Ha wall
remains. The Government provided by the annexa-
of brief duration--to last until Congress should
establish Government There was no provision
popular will There was entire absence Of repre-
sentation-a Government entirely I'M American and
In derogation OF all the principles OF free Gov
eminent Its only justification could be that its
Ing Hawaii has proved inadequate, expensive and
cumbersome.
aag Is for b hes fea Of to Proyd
States. framed TO meet the needs of the Hawaiian
eral policy toward other insular possessions should
have weight Justice to Hawai- IVA cannot be done ex
her own rights are fully regarded
educational quaHication: There is to be an intei-
gent ballot in Hawaii, This Is the great and per
hons h This nS ha Tse pop
Territorial government, like that Of the later
Territories of the United States. It is founded on
justice and equality. and supported by those who
henceforth shall bear the name o: American cit
liens.
Mr.. Robinson of Indiana. criticised a section in
the bill which, he said. continued in force labor
contracts existing in Hawaii denounci1g it as
egazing a system Of wage slavery. Mr. Mondell
of Wyoming. spoke in support of the bill. Mr..
Lane. of Iowa. of the Republicans who opposed
the Puerto Rico Tariff BILL made a vigorous speech
reaftirming his position and telling his Republican
associates that the country would support an
unfair policy toward the Puerto Ricans. Mr..
Thomas of North Carolina; Mr.. Williams, of
Mississippi. and Mr.. Boutel of Illinois, discussed
Imperialism.
Before taking up the Hawaiian bill. a bill was
passed TO allow men who served in the Spanish war
in the Philippine insurrecton In the Army, Navy
Marine Corps who enter :ands under the Home
stead act to deduct the time of such service from
the period required perfect title.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-04
..Rloun IN with the mill" replied the witness.

'BIown up with the MILL" replied the witness
Mr.. Burbrdge said he took such precautions as
possible for the protection of the mill. ana
then believing would be object OF special
attack. he left the mill and did not see the ex-
plosion He said the presence of the militia was
essential to the mane nance OF peace; the only OBJ
jections 70 the troops came from those who wished
to break the law.
Mr. Crosthwaite of counsel for the State or Ida no.
directed the examination. and was followed by Mr.
Robertson in cross-examnat Inc ract was
brought out that the company DISCHARGED men
when ii found they belonged 10 union Inc
witness said there such conflict between the
union and non-union men that the company TOOK
sides with the non-unlon men,
Representative Stevens. OF Minnesota. asked n
this was not violation of the law of Idaho, which
provides that there shall be no discrimination
against members Of an organization The witness
said he stated only the policy and facts In the case
not the law. He acknowledged that the non-enl-
ployment Of union men might have embittered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-04
COLONIAL REPRESENTATIONS.
MR.. CHAMBERLAIN SAYS TINE is NOT RIPE
FOR ITS DISCUSSION

MR. CHAMBERLAIN SAYS TINE is NOT RIPE
FOR ITS DISCUSSION.
London. April 3.-Thomas Charles Hedder-
wick Liberal, Member for the Northern Burghs.
moved to-day in the House of Commons that
in the opinion of the House it was desirable.
in the interests Of the empire. that the colonies
should be admitted to some representation in
Parliament. He said this movement was par
ticularly popular in Canada.
Charles Philips Trevelyan, Liberal Member for
the Elland Division, West Riding Of Yorkshire,
suggested that the Agents-General of the colo
MES should be allowed a voice in Parliament
but not a vote.
Mr.. Chamberlain said that. II the object of
the promoters of the resolution was to make
closer the union of the colonies with the mother
country. they could have more strenuous
supporter than himself He doubted however
whether this object would be promoted by an
abstract resolution upon question OF the great
est complexity,
Mr.. Chamberlain added
Such change must come gradually with the
full consent OF the colonies. No praise could be
too high for colonial patriotism. The colonies
did not wait for call, but voluntarily offered
their assistance, which gladly accepted
Great has been this assistance, and great as
has been the sacrifice II, under any stress We
should call upon the colonies. their offers would
be immensely greater stili and, il any demand
| colonies nothing would be surer than the ia
vorable reply Of Parliament.
So far the colonies have not made any definite
suggestion with respect to represen tatiOn. and
I am convinced that nothing would be more
fatal than premature discussion of details. /
do not think the time has arrived to suggest to
the colonies the form which Imperial unity
should take. 1t is absurd to suppose that self
governing colonies like Canada would sacrifice
independence for the sake of single vote in the
House of Commons.
We are not going to interfere In the domestic
affairs of the colonies, they going 10
interfere in ours. l have never advocated as has
been reported the formation Of an Imperial Zoll-
verein. but have pointed out that, If there were
TO be any kind of fiscal arrangement with the
colonies. l believed the only form that would
with the slightest favor would be an
Imperial ZOllverein in which there would be
free trade between the portions OF the empire
and duties against strangers. AT any rate
the suggestion must originate with the colonies
There is suggestion from ourselves. The
present resolution is premature is necessarily
academic, and might be mischevous.
he was he Will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-04
ARGUING THE CLARK CASE.
COUNSEL FOR PROSECUTION REFLECTS
SEVERELY ON THE MONTANA SENATOR

Washington, April 3.-Argument in the of
Senator Clark. Of Montana, begun to-day be-
fore the Committee Privileges and Elections.
Arthur A Birney, counsel for the memorialists.
stated the conclusions of the law which the
memoralists their case. but said there would
be no effort to make much OF these. because they
considered their too strong to rest 1t
any mere technical ground. Strong was the
law in their favor. the facts still stronger.
Mr.. Brney contendei that Mr.. Clark had become
a candidate early August, 1895 and had de-
termined to go to the Senate regardless of all
considerations of virtue and morality. While al
legng the necessity of wrestling the control of State
affairs from Mr.. DAILY. Mr.. Clark, when the wit
ness stand had been entirely unable TO any
in which power had been exercised in OPP
position to the best interests of the State
Mr.. Birney CommeGted at length Mr. Clark J
testimony. conending that the Senator had put
himself in most unenviable position. He had
not finished his argument when the committee ad-
journed until Thursday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-04

gument of the former showed evidence of dill
gent study and careful and thorough prepare-
tion on subject that had been worn threao-
bare in the discussion. Senator Teller's remarks
were explanatory Of the votes he intended TO
cast both against the free trade amendments
and the bill itself Senator Weingtons speech
was so long that he did not have time 10 de-
liver that part Of II which explained or justified
the votes he afterward gave in favor of every
Tree trade proposition offered against the Dill.
Senator Baeons remarks were somewhat scat
terlng and ineffective, and did not indicate that
degree of familiarity with the provisions of the
pending measure that might have been reason
ably expected from a Senator who had taken
SO prominent part in the antecedent discussion
OF IT,
MR.. FORAKER MAKES A FINAL PLEA.
Senator Foraker's short but vigorous speech
ought TO have removed the misapprehensions
under which Mr. Bacon and other Senators who
had spoken opposition appeared TO labor, but
such was not the case. The speech was ear
nest and exceedingly effective one and visibly
cleared the atmosphere OF discussion which had
become somewhat dense and oppressive in con-
who agreed with the Republican theory in
gard TO the applicability of the Constitution to
newly acquired territory, but is ardent free
trader and also in favor Of putting Puerto Rico
on the same footing as that occupied by the
Territories of the Union. made e. brief speech in
opposition to the bill. and then voted with his
party against the bill and in favor OF the free
trade amendments. Senator Galltnger offered a
few observations in favor of the bill and also
explanatory Of his own attitude. Senator Stew
art whom many had expected to oppose the
bill, spoke briefly in support OF it and Joined
his colleague, Senator Jones, in voting for it
and against all amendments proposed by its op-
ponents.
THE VOTES IN DETAIL
The detailed vote on the passage of the bill
<1ac fo1fC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-04
DEFICIT IN PUERTO RICAN TREASURY

Washington. April S.-The Division of Customs
and Insular Affairs of the War Department to-day
issued statement of the condition of the Puerto
Rican treasury for February. 1900. The most Inn
portant item is that the deficit for the month is
24.lSl The total receipts for February, 1900 were
aoo06, while the disbursements for the month
were H2A207. The balance in the hands of The
800 IS, which by February % had decreased to
1923 66S The deficit in January was Ss4i The
deficit for the six months ended February Is was
S55.09l or an average monthly deficit of s25,StS.
The receipts of the island for February divided
follows: Customs s60932; postal. 81 1858; internal
revenue, S27,1S2; miscellaneous So, o37.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-04
LABORERs AT SAN JUAN ATTACKED.

San Juan. Puerto Rico April "a crowd of
about five hundred persons gathered yesterday at
a pier under construction by the f. B. jerks Com
pany, of New-York inundated the native earpen-
tiers, and forced thirty-fve of them to quit work
The present rate Of wages is 81 so for ten hours
labor. The leaders of the movement demanded an
eight hour day. At noon to-day mob of
thousand people assembled and attacked the ST
Thomas laborers. There fifteen policemen
on duty, but they made attempt TO dispense the
crowd and company of infantry called out
to preserve order The agitators headed by
lglesias. former delegate to the labor convention
New-York. The pier is protected by soldiers
The laborers from st. Thomas refused to return
to work being afraid of attacks after hours All
the workmen who satisfied and willing to
work were forced out by the so-caed union lead
with the result that natives will be
gagged. The company has sent word to the United
States for twenty-five carpenters who will arrive
the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-04
A NAVAL CLERK ACCUSED OF FRAU

Washington. April William r. Slaughter. OF
Louisiana, clerk in the office of the Paymaster-
General OF the Navy. arrested by postoffice in
spectors to-day for alleged fraud on the Govern
ment. Slaughter had charge of the mailing bust
ness Il the Naval Pay Bureau, and is reported to
he responsible for the loss OF between $500 and 800
worth of postage stamps. Slaughter has been In
the Government service about two years and has
q young wife.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-04
IMPORTANT CANAL MEASURE.

Albany April s.-The most important canal Ies!s-
aton OF the session passed the Senate to-day. II
Senator Fords bin reTo owing the limit OF
$4,000 at which corporations permitted To cap
italze fog operation on the canals This bill has
been earnestly urged by Erastus Wiman and other
capitalists In the Interest of large steel canaboats
and as vigorously opposed by the smaller heat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-04
BUTTS HIGHWAYnAN WITH HIS HEAD.

While Thomas l., Merritt, young man who
served through the Spanish American War IN the
18th New-York Infantry. walking In Ridge-sj.
Port Chester. last night man leaned out ana de-
manded his money, Merritt. who Is athlete. sud
denly lowered his head and butted the highwnyman
in the abdomen. The latter. with groans or agony
took 10 his heels and disappeared In the woods
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-04
TO BE DISTRICT JUDGE N IOWA.


REPRESENTATIVE SMITH MCPHERSON NOMINATED
BY THE PRESIDENT.
Washington April 3.-The President to-day nom
mated Representative Smith Mcpherson, of Iowa
to be United States District Judge for the South
ern District of Iowa. Mr. Mcpherson Is serving his
first term In the House. and has made an impress
sion there a strong debater. He was born at
MooresviIe. IND. February Is 1898; was grad
uated from the law school of the State University
of Iowa in 1870 and began the practice OF law at
Red Oak Iowa. where he has since lived In 1874
he elected District Attorney of the Hid Judicial
District, and was reelected In 1875 serving until
his election Attorney General of Iowa. in 1880
in which office he served four years. He did not
hold office again until elected to Congress In 1893
Mr. Mcpherson stands in the front rank of the bar
of Iowa. being especially noted a trial lawyer
His selection not approved by the entire Iowa
delegation In Congress but secured BY
jority of the delegation after considerable inquiry
among the candidates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-04
THE TASTE OF
"APENTA"

is preferable that of other Purgatve Waters More
gentle in action. Does not crampy pains.
THE HOSPITALS of EUROPE and UNITED STATES
Apenta regularly 1t is recommended by the leading
Physicians of World.
The Name of the APoLLINARIs CO., Id, London,
label is guarantee uniformity and superiority.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-04
AYES,

The detailed vote on the passage of the bill
The Holly chieftain., 1900-05-18
A.otA.r s,orz Ano., r...te..

Stories about Brig. Gen. Funston are
still in order. just before the battle of
Caloocan he was in bad shape. having
had no sleep for two days. He there
sfore rolled himself in some leaves and
went to sleep. Meanwhile the division
received orders to advance, but Funs-
ton could not be found. Many scouts
had been killed, and it was feared that
the colonel's curiosity-for he was
colonel then-had led him into trouble.
Presently, however, glimpse was
caught Of his head, and later they
found him shrouded in leaves. AS this
is the way bodies are prepared for
burial in that part of the world. the
finders got more apprehennve with
each step, until, at length. some one
shouted: Colonel, are you dead or
tlive?" Neither" grunted the colonel,
MS he rolled over for another nap; I'm
leeping'
The Holly chieftain., 1900-05-18
9s@ ~ HOLLY, COLORADO FRIDAY, NAY Is, 1900

and would hold 1t for use q any time.
''By this plan, it u 06ntended. land
which is now merely speculative fol
agricultural purposes woald be made
positively productive. The people of
western. Kansas would receive water
as 1t is needed and the vast benefits to
that state can be imagined when 1t Ia
known that about one-flfth Of the pop
ulation OF the state depends for water
upon the Arkansas
''It would not cost . great deal,
either. Calculations which have been
made by the government hydroHraph-
ers place the cost at about 80 per acre
of the land reclaimed through the es-
tablishment OF the reservors.. That
is the situation, as far as the govern
ment is interested, and / cannot see
why Kansas does not take advantage
of the opportunity. George NJ. STAN
ton, U. s. Asst HydroRrnpher.