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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-07
DID CONGER SIGN?
Government Waiting to Hear Whether
Minister Conger acted with the
other Foreign Enjoys.
Did He Sign the Demand for Decapita-
tion of Chinese Princes
and Generals.
Question of Recall Held in Allowance
Pending Some Definite
Information.

Washington, Nov. 2S.-The admin
istration is still waiting to hear from
Minister Conger whether he has en-
tered into an agreement with the for
eign envoys. Several days ago it was
reported here he joined with the other
representatives of foreign powers in
demanding for the decapitation Of
Chinese princes and generals involved
in the Boxer uprising. The question
OF recalling him was at once taken up
and he asked to explain. He has not
replied yet, but it is learned from other
sources he did not sign the agreement.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-07
PUBLIC CAREER.
LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF
THE DISTINGUISHED MINNEsO-
TAN, WHO HAS JUST PASSED

The DISTINGUISHED MINNESO-
TAN, WHO HAS JUST PASSED
AWAY.
St. Paul, Nov. Ex-senator Cushman
X. Davis was one of the most con-
spcuous figures in the history of the
nation and has been for years. An
attorney by profession, his education
was complete and his researches in all
careful and close For the past ten
years he has been closely allied with
the government of the nation. He
welded as much influence in the upper
house of the national congress as any
member of that body. He was close
to the president and the administra-
ton. His counsel was sought in all
things. \ reward for his efficient
public services was his appointment
ait the head of the peace commission
to settle the differences with Spain at
the end of the last war. He was
chairman OF the committee on foreign
affairs, one of the most important in
the senate, and he had attained posi-
tion of influence seldom achieved by
a man from the northwest
Cushnan Kellogg Davis was a New
Yorker by birth, having been born at
Henderson, Jefferson county, June 1G,
1888. He received a common school
education and took up the study of
law. His studies were interrupted by
the civil war, through which he served
as first lieutenant of a Wisconsin reg
iment. After the war he took up his
residence in Minnesota. He was
elected to the legislature and then be-
came United States attorney for the
state. This was followed by his cleo
ton as governor of the state in 1874
On March i, 1887, he took his seat as
a member of the senate for Minnesota
and was reelected in 1893.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-07

Some legislation in the interest of the
approaching session of the state leg
1slature, and it should be distinctly
understood at the outset that the news
paper men, if they go before the leg
islature at all, do so not as paupers or
as dead beats, but as members of a
profession which has done more for
the advancement of the best interests
of the state than any other, and which
has been the most poorly paid for what
it has done.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-07
THEY LIE In STATE.
Remains of Senator Davis Lie In State
at the Minnesota State Capitol
Building Today.
Profound and Sincere Expressions oi
Sorrow Over the Death of the
lllustrious Citizen.
Private Funeral Services Will be Held
at the Davis Residence For
Relatives Tomorrow,

St. Paul, Nov. 3O.-Escorted by a
battery and company of the state mill
tia the remains of Senator Davis were
escorted to the capitol this morning
where they will lie in state until this
afternoon. There were no ceremonies
attendant upon the removal of the
coffin to the funeral car. The route
over which the procession passed was
lined by thousands of people. Bus
mess throughout the city was sus-
pended. Private funeral services will
be held at the Davis residence tomor-
row.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-07
DAVIS FUNERAL.

FUNERAL OF SENATOR DAVIS
HELD TODAY-SIMPLE AND I'M
PRESSIVE CEREMONIES.
St. Paul, Dec. 1.-The funeral Of
Senator Davis was held this morning.
The services were simple in the en-
Spooner, Carter, Nelson and Pettigrew
attended. The house was represented
by the entire Minnesota delegation,
excepting Tawney. Business was
suspended and all flags are at half
mast. In many Minnesota towns SER
funeral.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-07
CORN FALLS.

PHILLIPS LET'S GO AND THE
PRICE OF CORN TAKES AN
OTHER TUMBLE.
Chicago, Nov. 30.-November corn
took anotAer sensational tumble soon
after the board of trade opened this
morning, falling to 3GM. The close
Saturday was Il. Heavy selling by
longs caused great excitement in the
pit
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-07
REBUILD GALVESTON.

LARGE ATTENDANCE AT A CON-
VENTION CALLED FOR THAT
PURPOSE.
Fort Worth, Nov. 3O-Three thous-
and delegates and visitors attended the
opening of the session of the conven-
tion which has for it's purpose the re-
habilitation of the city of Galveston.
National and state aid will be asked
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-07
SULTAN MUST COUCH.
SULTAN OF MOROCCO WILL HAVE
4 WARSHIP SENT TO HIM.


Washington, Dec. 1.-The United
States has determined to send man
of-war to bring the sultan of Morocco
to terms and to assist our diplomatic
representative, Mr.. Commerce, to COL
lect $1,000 indemnity demanded for the
killing of Marcus Ezagvi, a naturalized
American citizen. The navy depart
ment at the request of the state de-
partment has placed warship at the
disposal of Mr.. Commerce to convey
him to Mazagan, the nearest seaport
to Morocco city, and to await his fu-
ture movements in Moroccon waters.
The ship will be ordered to Tangier
at once.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-07
BRITISH MAD.

DISASTLh AT DEWETSDORP
CAUSES INTENSE ANGER AND
FEELING.
London, Nov. 3O.-The British dis
aster at Dewetsdorp caused very an
cry feeling here. Newspapers de-
nounce the lenience displayed by Lord
Roberts,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-07
SHOT TO PIECES.

FATE OF A NEGRO GAMBLER WHO
SHOT FLORIDA OFFICERS.
Lake City, Fla, Nov. 2S.-Sam Will
Hams, a negro gambler, was tied to a
tree and shot to pieces by mob here
yesterday. Williams shot and dan
gerously wounded two officers who
attempted to arrest him.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-07
NINE MISSING.

st. Relier, N. j., Dec. 5.-The steam
er Rossgull struck on the coast near
here today. The passengers were
saved but nine of the crew are miss
ing.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-07

for it. his assistance to the northwest
and the example he has set for the
rising generation.
e. A. Williams moved that secra-
tary be appointed and that a. N. Leslie
be made secretary, which was carried
Addresses were made by Hon. John
f. Wallace, Hon. E. \. Williams, Hon.
Jos. Hare and others.
Hon. j. Il. Wallace moved that a
committee on resolutions be appointed,
and that the chair name same, which
was carried. and the chair gave notice
that he would announce the committee
Cn Saturday.
Asa T. Patterson moved that copy
of meeting and resolutions, when
adopted, be sent to the wife of Senator
Davis, to the president of the United
States and to the United States senate,
which was carried.
There being no further business the
meeting adjourned
DIR. WIN. A. BENTLEY,
Chairman
\. N. LESLIE Secretary.
THE COMMITTEE.
The following committee to draft
resolutions on the death of Senator c.
X. Davis were appointed by DR.. w. A.
Bentley, chairman:
Rev. a. A. Joss. Hon. John f. Wal
lace, Rev. A. Durrie, Hon. c. b. Little,
Hon. NJ. II. Jewell, Hon. Il. A. Will
liams, Rev. Jas. Anderson, Hon. Jos.
Hare, A. N. Leslie, Hon. l. p, Baker,
Capt. w. S. Moorhouse, Hon. John
Satterlund. Hon. J. NJ. Bartholomew.
Hon. Alfred Wallin, Hon. W. H. Win
chester, Dr. VIM. A. Bentley, Asa T.
Patterson, NJ. NJ. Cook. Henry Tatlcy.
The committee are requested to
meet at the Office of the Bismarck
Tribune Monday, Dec. ), at 10 o'clock.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-07
STARVING.

Fort Worth, Tex, Nov. 2S-Scores
OF people who have been on the bor-
der in anticipation of the opening of
the Kiowa country are on the verge
of starvation. Disease have taken
hold of many. Funerals are almost
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-07
ROBBED A BANK.

AND KILLED A WACHMAN WHO
TRIED TO ARREST THEM.
Pekin, ILL.,, Nov. 2S.-The Mccormick
bank at Emden was entered by four
masked men this morning and the
safe robbed of $4,000. The robbers
escaped on handcar ut Delavan. The
night watchman ordered the men to
halt and was shot in the stomach and
probably fatally wounded.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-07

The Hon. John P. Altgeld continues
to bag at the mouth and refuses to be
cOmfOrted.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-07
CORBIN SAYS NO.
DENIES STATEMENT THAT THERE
is TO BE A CHANGE IN THE
PHILIPPINE COMMAND.

PHILIPPINE COMMAND.
Washington, Nov. 3O.-General Cor
bin this morning denies the reports
printed in the newspapers that the
president is considering the advisable
ity of replacing General Macarthur in
the Philippines by General James 4.
Smith, collector of customs at Manila.
Corbin also denies the truth of the al
legged claim that all regular officers
are tired of service in the Philippines
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-21
CANAL BILL is AMENDED
PROVISION FOR FoRTIFICATIoN
rs STRICKEN OUT.
United States Given Permission to
Take Steps to Protect the Water
way and Harbors.

Washington, April 20.-The house
committee on interstate and foreign
commerce today made an important
change in the Hepburn Nicaraguan ca
nal bill, striking out the provision for
the fertilization and thus providing
what is expected to be a compromise
which will aid in bringing the measure
10 an early consideration.
The amendment was proposed Nv
Representative Barham of California
The chairman of the committee was in
structed to offer the same upon consid-
GRAFTON of the bill at the proper time as
a committee amendment thereto. The
amendment was agreed TO-, not without
some expression OF reluctance. but with
view TO overcoming opposition and
securing action. IN its new form the
section reads as follows:
BE it enacted, ETC., that the presi-
dent of the United States is hereby au-
thorized to acquire from the states of
Costa Rica and Nicaragua for and in
behalf of the United States control of
such portion OF the territory now be-
longing TO Costa Rica and Nicaragua
as may be desirable and necessary on
which to excavate, construct and pro
tect canal OF such depth as to enable
the movement Of ships of the greatest
tonnage and draft now in use from
a point near Greytown on the Carib-
bean sea via Lake Nicaragua to Brete
on the Pacific ocean, and such sum as
may be necessary to secure such con-
troll is hereby appropriated out of any
money in the treasury not otherwise
appropriated.
Section 2. That when the president
has secured fun control ever the terri
tory in the section referred 10, he shall
direct the secretary of war TO excavate
and construct a canal and waterway
from the shore Of the Caribbean sea.
near Greytown, by way Of Lake Mica
ragua, to q point near Breto, on the
Pacific ocean. Such canal shall be of
sufficient capacity and depth as that it
may be used by vessels of the largest
tonnage and greatest depth now in use.
and shall be supplied with all neces-
Sary locks ana othsr appliances to
meet the necessities Of vessels passing
from GreytOWn to 14retO. and the sec
rotary of war shall also construct such
safe and colnmodious harbors at the
termini Of said canal and such prOYis-
ION for defense as may be necessary for
the safety and protection Of said canal
and harbOrs."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-21
ABANDON THEIR HOMES.
People Living on Pearl River in Mis-
sissippi Flee For Their Lives.

New Orleans, April 2O.-Advices from
Pennington say Pearl river has reached
its highest mark since 1874. Today the
timber boOmS commenced breaking I'D
and thousands of dollars worth Of tim
Der has floated out TO sea. All busi-
ness on the river is at a standstill
The water has reached the first floor
OF all stores along the river. All the
steamboats, are lying 81 their wharYes
with steam up IN case of emergencies
Traffic of all kinds Is suspended, and
the water is Still rising. Every bridge
from Pennington to Logtown has been
swept away. The water in the public
roads Is deep enough to swim a horse.
People living on the louisiana side
have been forced TO anandon their
homes and fee to the Mississippi side
for safety. Hundreds of head Of cat
tie and hogs have been drowned. Deer
and other game are swimming across
the river at every avaiiable point. All
farms and gardens VIII have to be re-
planted
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-21
D'ARCOs is SATISFIED.
Writes a Very Nice Letter to the
Mayor of Chicago.

Chicago. April 20-The Duke D'Arcos
incident rising from the Dewey invita-
ton was closed today, according to the
following communication received by
Mayor Harrison from the Spanish minis
ter at Washington:
1T was very kind of you to send the
letter received this morning. From the
first moment 1 felt assured that all about
the invitation was a mistake and that
there was no intention whatever of an
ofrense. At thu same time I felt that
could not drop the matter unnoticed. Now
it is d closed incident, and 1 thank you
again for your very courteous answer"
Il thought the explanation 1 sent was
sufficient to convince the Spanish minis
ter that the matter was an oversight"
said the mayor, and this letter shows
the duke Is satisfied with the odtcome of
an incident that is to be regretted
deeply"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-21
FIGHT OVER ARMoR PLATE.
Wrangle in the House When Naval
Appropriation Bill Comes On.

Washington, April 20.-As a result of
a protracted struggle in the house to-
day the provision OF the naval appro-
priatioH bill TO enable the secretary of
the navy to contract for aI1nor for
the battleships Maine, Ohio and Mis-
souri,, now awaiting their armor equip
ment, at S545 per ton, the price asked
for Krupp arnlOr is out Of the bill,
as is the provision TO repeal the $500
limitation placed upon the price Of ar
NOR by the current law.
The fight came at the end
Of the consideration Of the bill
Although the provision was obnoxious
to the rule, all the minority members
Of the committee had agreed to it, but
today, when the majority declined to
allow the discussion of appropriation
fer the establishment of an srrnor plate
factory they retaIfated by raising a
point Of order against the two provis-
ions above referred to, and they were
ruled out.
The exact effect of the action of the
house today is disputed. The appro-
priation Of 81, 600. 600 under the head of
"arnor and armament" remains in the
bill, al wen as the language Of the pro-
viso authorizing the secretary of the
navy 10 contract for armor OF the best
quality for the Maine, Ohio and Mis-
souri,, the words stricken out being "at
a cost not 10 exceed s545 a ton, includ-
ing royalties"
1t is commended By some that this
empowers the secretary to contract for
the arnor plate without regard to cost.
By others it ia claimed that the pro-
vision will be ineffective, unless the
senate inserts the price. SO much bad
feeling was aroused by the wrangle
over the armor plate provision that Mr..
Underwood Of Alabama began a fill
buster after the bill was reported to
the house, and finally forced an adj
journment without final action on the
bill
Before the armor plate question came
up two amendments to modify the pro-
vision for the increase of the navy
which authorizes two battlesnips and
six cruisers, were defeated. One pro-
posed to add provision for six gunboats.
and the other to strike out the provis-
ion for the battleshire. The question
Of building ships in government yards
did not reach a vote as the amendment
offered TO this end was ruled out on a
point of order.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-21
WHAT SULTAN WOULD DO.
Arm Mohammedans in Sulu Islands
Against United States.

New York. ADril Pa special to the
Tribune from Washington says: If
Ali Fe-roUh Bey communicated with
his government the sultan must now
be fully aware OF the gravity with
which the United States regards the
existing state Of affairs. It is incon-
ceivabie that the minister has not
warned hts sovereign Of the American
attitude after officially learning at the
STATE department that the matter had
not been magnified By the press. that
the patience Of the president and the
people had been exhausted and that
the prompt redemption Of the sultan $
repeated promises might have TO BIZ
peremptoriiy demanded
A special 60 the World from wash
ington says: 1t is minated by diDlo-
mats familiar with the situation that
the sultan Of Turkey does not care
particularly whether an ultimatum is
sssued By the United States because Of
the neglect To pay the 500, 600 which
the United States is now demanding.
after years of pronaiSes. as he has
means of reDrisal at hand. There are
more than $500 900 Mobau1nedans in
the Sulu islands, whose devotion to
their Calipha is fanatic The. sultan
would have but to lift his finger and
these Malays and Moros would join
forces with the Tagalos. The war in
LuzoR would be extended in every di-
reetion throughout the islands ard the
Anneric can forces would necessarily
have 10 be greatly increased
More than that the break would give
the sultan a long desired chance to re-
nOunCe certain treaties between the
United States and the Ottomon empire.
One Of these, concluded shortly after
Commodore Decatur punished the Tri-
p6itan pirates guarantees that any
American accused Of q crime or mis-
-demeanor with the Turkish empire
shall be tried only by a United States
consular court and be punished only
according to American laws. This is
a privilege not granted to the subjects
OF any other power and its advantages
are OF peculiar Importance to the mis-
sionaries in Turkey.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-21

Amid sweet strains from a grand
piano, the Riva. the private car bear
Ing the Pianist, Ignace Paderewski, ar
rived at the Rio Grande depot, at
tached to a train OF eleven cars, last
night. The train was exactly two
hours late. arriving at s:55, instead Of
1855. when it was due. but it was not
too late for the eminent musician to
De practlcfng at his favorite instru-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-21
CALL FOR CONVENTION.
Democrats VIII Meet in New York
City en- June 5.

New York. April 2O-The New York
state Democratic convention has been
called 70 meet in this city June : The
convention is to select seventy-two del
ezates TO the Democratic national CON
ventiOn at Kansas City.
About three-quarters of the fifty
members Of the committee was pres
ent, and the rest were represented by
proxy. Former Senator David B. Hill.
who was present, said: ''It is our year
this year. You can say that there is
harmony with a big n in the Demo-
cratic party of the state. That's all /
have to saw
Mr.. Hills statement was echoed by
Chairman Campbell. Eliot F. Danfortn,
Andrew A. Mclean of Rockland. +. j.
lllig Of Buffalo and several others.
From What could be gathered among
the committeeman the idea seemed to
prevail that ex-senator Murphy. Rich
ard Croker, ex-senator Hill and prob
ably James Shevlin of Brooklyn win
be the Delegates large.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-21
WARRANT FOR TAYLOR

Run ors That Governor VIII d
: rs. ID on His Return to Frankl'-'.
traukfort. Ky. April 22.-Ir IS re.Si Ia.
tIlat Governor Taylor left Washinsl5- - -
night to Join his family at LOUSY -i-, ~,
that he may arrive here tomorrow. -,
is said TO have been much comm - -
by wire between here and "as--i-iS =, *
Friends of Governor Taylor says have
ready TO meet any charge that H' -, do
been brought against him. but ta5' ssf
not want him incarcerated VIM --..s1-
which they say he can give in any in IN
able amount. TIE clerk OF me - - any
sists that there is no record on A - in
Taylor Indictment, and all the IN file
dictnents returned yesterday a-e
in the clerks Office. ;,7irt11el.L
The circuit Judge can hold an - served,
until the bench warrant has o-a ii ms
and such is believed TO be the generally
instance. Current reports - Rss been
credited that the warrant even -strrn OF
issued ready for service On inc
the governor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-21
Kick Lgaingt Cut.

San Francisco. April 30.-The crew OF
the lighthouse steamer Afadrone have
struck on account Of a cut having been
made in their pay, the government hav-
ing ordered a reduction Of S. a month
thq men now being paid sS5 as against
$40 formerly paid then,. The order af-
fects the men employed on the Column
bia river and in the Puget sound SER
vice. Coast seamen are now receiving
$40 a month and the employees of the
government think they are entitled to
the same remuneration.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-21
MANY PERISH IN THE FLOOD
BUILDINGS SWEPT AWAY BY
WATER IN MISSISSIPPI.
Heavy Fall of Rain Swells the
Streams and Dams Burst, Causing
Great Damage.

Meridian, Miss, April 20-The food
south of Meridian is growing worse
Hickory, on the Alabama & Vicksburg
railroad, is completely surrounded by
water. the result of heavy a rainfall
last night. The town Of Enterprise, on
the Mobile & Ohio railroad, and sur
rounding country, is devastated.
The Wanita cotton mill dam, six miles
above town, enclosing ten acres OF
water. broke last night and many
buildings were swept away. In the
Chunky river swanpS a number Of
lives are reported TO have been lost. The
resumption Of traffic in this section is
indefinite. A two-foet rise in water
around Meridian was noted this morn
ing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-21
SULTAN TRYING TO SQUIRM OUT

Continued From Page II
our own accc+ mt in opposition to the
increase Of tuties.
Ali FerrOuh Bey. the Turkish minis
ter, said today that he probably would
hear from his government in a short
time concerning the American claims.
he insisted that an amicable settle
ment can be arranged and repeats his
statement, already published. that in
view of the high esteem in which he
was held by the sultan and the fact
of his acting in a diplomatic capacity.
Minister Strauss was not justified in
making the assertion that the sultan
hand broken his promise in regard 10
the settlement Of the claims.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-21
WILL HAVE TWO TICKETS.
Republicans of Tennessee Split a
Convention at Nashville.

republicans of Tennessee Split at
Convention at Nashville.
Nashville, Tenn, April 2O.-Tennes-
see viii have two Republican tickets
in the field in the coming state cleo
ton. Likewise two sets of delegates
viii go to the national convention at
Philadelphia. As expected, the state
convention split here today, the Evans
contingent walking out and holding a
convention Of their own. w. F. Poston
Of Crockett county is its gubernatorial
selection, while John r. Mccall is at
the head of the state ticket named by
the convention over which Congress
man Brownlow presided.
Pension Commissioner Henry Clay
Evans will lead one delegation to the
national convention. while the other will
be directed from the BACKGROUND by
Congressman and National Committed
man Walter p. Brownlow. Both dele
gates are instructed for Mckinley. and
both conventions endorsed the present
national administration.