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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-31
France Exercises It in a Man
ner Most Emphatic.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Three Battleships and Two Cruisers
Start for the Levant.
SEIZURE OF CUSTOMS PROBABLE
Frenchmen's Patience Completely
Exhausted by the DilntOri-
ness of Turkey.

Paris, Oct. S1.-The officials OF the
that division of the French Mediter-
ranean feet composed of three battleships
and two cruisers, under the command Of
Admiral Caillard, has proceeded 10 Toulon
to the Levant to make naval demonstra-
tion against Turkey. foreign office Of
fetal. in communicating the foregoing to
the press. said:
The squadron sailed with sealed orders and
proceeds first 70 q Greek port, the island Of
SYRIA. l think. where the admiral will receive
definite Instructions as to carrying out his
sealed orders. l am not al liberty to say
what the -ealed ORDERS are, but the seizure
Of the customs at Smyrna probably would be
a very effective way OF convincing the sultan
that Frances patience is exhausted, and that
We have decided to enforce an immediate eX-
scution of the Turkish governments engage
ments. We. however, are very hopeful that
the sultan will not compel us TO go to that
extreme
Our squadron will not reach the Greek port
before Sunday. The Turkish government has
thus still three days grace, and we trust in
the meantime to receive complete satisfaction.
We have acted very considerably toward
she would carry out her engagements. and Il
is only now, when We find that there is no
serious ind. of her doing So that we
have reluctantly resolved to put stronger
pressure TO bear in the shape Of a naval
demonstration. 1t 10 now two months since
the French ambassador, NJ. Constans, left
Constantinople. His departure failed to pro
duee the desired effect On the contrary, even
the quays and tubni questions, which were
settled by the sultans trades remain un-
satisfied.
The sultan trades remain unadjusted The
Internal situation in the Turkish empire de-
TERED us for the time from taking drastic
measures to enforce our demands. But the
dignity OF France could not permit the pres
ent state Of affairs to be prolonged indefinite
ly. We sincerely hope the sultan will fully
appreciate the fact that we cannot any longer
be trihed with, and relieve us Of taking fur
ther steps to safeguard our interests.
The official was asked what would hap
pen in the event of the French squadron
being ordered to seize the customs and if
the Turkish authorities resisted and he
rerlied:
That is a very unlikely contingency; but
If il occurs, l suppose we shall have to bonn
bard the port. We do not want bloodshed
and do not believe there will be any occa-
sion for It,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-31
Turkey Will Oppose Repay
ment of Ransom.
THE PORTES REASONS
"Alasl How Deeply Painful Is All
Payment"
ABDUCTED WOMAN NEGLIGENT
Turkey Repudiatea All Responsible
ity for the Theft of the
Missionary.

Constantinople, Oct. 31.-The Turkish
government is already preparing to resist
the anticipated demand of the United
States for repayment of the ransom neces-
sary to secure the release of Miss Ellen M.
Stone, the abducted American missionary.
The porte repudiates all responsibility for
the kidnapping of Miss Stone and main
tains that the United States has no claim
against Turkey, and that therefore the
latter is justified in refusing the recoup
the United States for the money expended
in her rescue.
high Turkish official this morning said
that the Turkish resistance of any claims
would be based on these contentious:
First-That Miss Stone, although warned
of the dangers of the road, persisted in trav-
cling
Second-That she did not notify the author
tiles OF her intention in order to obtain an
escort, which precaution even the foreign
consuls always take when travelling in such
outlying, insecure districts Of the empire.
Third-That the brigands who kidnapped
Miss Stone and her companion were Bulga-
rians, that the coup was planned in Bulgaria
and that sanctuary was found in Bulgarian
territory
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-31
Sweden Sends Bishop Won
Scheele to America.
CHURGHMEN GREET HIM
- uli 1919
He Speaks Authoritatively of the
Swedish Episcopal Church.
IT'S NOT THE STATE CHURCH
the Bishop Explains the
Standing of the Rev. Gustaf
FIOden.

Bishop Knut Henning Gezelius Won
Scheele, high dignitary in the church OF
Sweden and special envoy to the United
States of King Oscar of Sweden and Nor
way, arrived in the city this morning, ac-
companied by his charming and popular
wife and party of American friends. The
bishop will remain here two days and then
he will go to St. Peter to participate in
the quarter centennial jubilee Of Gustavus
Adolphus college. The bishops party ar
rived on the private car Minnesota, which
was placed at the disposal of the dis.in-
guished visitor in his travels over the
Milwaukee system, by President Roswell
Miller. In the party were DR.. and Mrs. l..
G. Abrahamson and DR.. and Mrs. M. c..
Ranseen. George r. Peck Of Chicago,
general counsel for the Milwaukee road,
accompanied the bishop as a representa-
tive of the railway company.
When the Pioneer Limited pulled into
the Milwaukee station the following were
on hand to receive the distinguished Wis
itors: Professor and Mrs ]. S. Carlson,
DR.. and Mrs. Carl ]. Petri Of this city, DR..
and Mrs. John Fremling, Vasa, Mimi, Dr..
and Mrs. l.. A. Johnson, St. Paul; Presi-
dent NJ. Wahlstrom Of Gustavus Adolphus
college, st. Peter; Professor @. G. Schultz,
St. Peter; the Rev. Messrs. L. G. Berg
strom, Winthrop; ]. A. Nyvall, Moorhead;
s. A. Lindholm, Kandiyohi; Philip G.
! 1xua
/ bridge; and Messrs. P. P. Quist, Mime
apolis; A. P Mellquist, East Union; B. A.
Anderson, Cambridge, and several others.
| The party was Immediately escorted to the
West Hotel, where the members were
provided with handsome and comfortable
suites on the main floor.
Visby an Ancient City.
| Bishop Won Scheele's diocese is the is
| land of Gothland in the Baltic sea and his
seat is at Visby, a most ancient and very
quaint as we'll as interesting city. He is
one of the brightest men in the Lutheran
| church, famed as speaker, an author
and man of learning. He writes with
authority on theological questions, his
/ WOTkS D6lQS uSeu as ISAl UOOkS III SN6Q6Q
and Germany. He has travelled much
This is his second visit to Minneapolis.
the first being made in 1893, when he
| spoke at the old coliseum building He
accompanied Emperor William to Jerusa-
! lem and is a great fav0rite with the war
| lord as we'll as with King Oscar.
! His memory is remarkable. 1t is said
| of him. that he knows the whole New
| Testament by heart not only in Swedish,
| but in Greek. With many literary mas
| terpieces he can repeat from memory.
! Reading over manuscript once is all the
preparation he needs for delivering an
address, no matter Of what length Some
years ago. in welcoming the international
| Y. NJ c. A. to Sweden he spoke in four
different languages. and, as usual, entire
| ly without notes.
| Bears Dignified Credentials.
! In an interview with ] ournal re-
porter at the West hotel Bishop Won
| Scheele referred at some length to the
1
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-31
CONVICTED
w. H. Ward of the Hills Sen
fenced to Life Imprison-
ment.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Deadwood, s. D., Oct. 31.-In the murder
case of W. H. Ward, Of Pluma, a verdict
of guilty Of murder in the first degree was
brought in by the jury this morning at
2:30 o'clock. The prisoner received a SEN
tence of life Imprisonment in the state
penitentiary at Sioux Falls.
This is the most interesting murder case
that has ever been tried in the Black
Hills.
A few months ago two boys of Plu-
ma, Lee and Kirk Sheppard, suddenly dis
appeared, and Ward was Immediately sus-
pected of having made away with them,
his motive in doing SO being to get rid
of them, as they were trying to influence
their brother Harley. whom Ward had
adopted, to leave him. Ward takes his
sentence coolly.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-31
BRITISH BOULANGER
Gen. Butler Threatens to Become One
Soldiers Angry.

Soldiers Angry.
London, Oct. 31.-General Butler
threatens to blossom into a British Bou-
langer. He does not appear to court
privacy or to discountenance demonstra-
tions. He attended a theater in London
last evening and when he was recog-
nized and cheered, he rose to his feet and
bowed his acknowledgements. Outside
the building General Bulled was mobbed
by cheering crowds and the police had to
be called in to clear the street. General
Bulle rto-day proceeded to Aldershot.
The authorities are striving to keep the
hour of his leaving tomorrow a secret
from the troops in order to avoid a demon
stration. There is no doubt that a large
section of the troops is indignant at the
genrals dismissal. The Highland light
infantry expressed this feeling by remov-
ing from the walls of its messroom the
portrait of distinguished field marshal,
which was kicked around the barracks,
while a portrait Of General Butler was
carried around the mess in triumph.
A mass meeting of Welsh soldiers at
Cardiff to-day adopted a resolution de-
manding the resignation of Mr.. Brodrick,
the war secretary for his harsh treatment
of General Butler,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-31
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-31
RAIDED A BANK
Six Masked Men Dynamite a
a Safe at Matlock,
Iowa.

Special to The Journal.
Rock Rapids, Iowa, Oct. 31-six
masked men with Winchesters and re-
volvers broke into the bank at Matlock,
Iowa, this morning at 2 o'clock;-blew the
vault and safe with dynamite, secured
about $4,000 and escaped.
AS soon as the noise awoke the resi-
dents and they began to congregate, they
we're ordered to get out Of sight, which
they Immediately did. The money was
insured in the Fidelity Casualty company.
The safe was blown to pieces and the
vault and building badly wrecked. There
is no insurance.
Officers are securing the country in
search of the robbers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-31
To Supersede Lighthouses

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be the
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-31

the court, Mr.. Rayner made a vigorous
speech charging that the conversation in
the wardroom Of the Massachusetts was
immaterial to the case; that it was ir-
relevant to the issue, and as Admiral
Schley was not present, the conversation
was clearly inadmissible. If this talk
could be permitted, any remark made by
Lieutenant Sears at any other place could
be introduced.
Mr. Hanna contended that the testimony
was material and therefore, under Mr..
Rayner's own authorities, admissible.
Following Mr.. Hanna, Captain Lemly
quoted the remark which Lieutenant Sears
is alleged to have made, as follows:
For Gods sake, don't discourage him
(meaning Commodore Schley). 1t is all that
We have been able to do to work him up TO
this
u, The court sustained the objection
Says Law of Courts Doesn't Apply.
Captain Sigsbee was recalled. Mr.
Hanna stated that the witness had been
called for the purpose of securing such
facts as he might be possessed of that the
court or counsel might want to elicit from
him. This statement brought Mr.. Rayner
to his feet with the questions:
You are calling Captain Sigsbee In rebuttal,
Of course?
Captain Lemley-I don't call it rebuttal We
called Captain Sigsbee because he is wanted
to testify.
Apparently Mr.. Rayner was surprised.
He said:
Haye you the right after we have closed
the case to recall witnesses except i'm re-
buttal? That would lead to an interminable
case The rule is law You can rebut any
thing now that we have brought out, but you
cannot call witnesses to sustain former state
ments they have made There is no objection
to witness in rebuttal
Captain Lemly-Counsel is wrong when he
says l closed the case l did not close it.
l simply said I'VE rest here" and l propose
to call further witness hereafter. / am only
going to call such witnesses as the court
thinks necessary in order to have the facts
before it.
He contended that this is an inquiry and
not prosecution, and that the usual rules
of opening and closing and of rebuttal and
surrebuttal followed in ordinary courts of
law were not to be followed in this case.
Admiral Dewey announced the decision
of the court, holding that witnesses may
be called at any time or recalled for the
purpose of making corrections in former
testimony or additions in the shape of
corrections. They cannot, however, re-
iterate former evidence.
Captain Lemly then continued his ex-
animation of Captain Sigsbee, who an
swered as follows:
l have carefully, since my last testimony,
gone over all my documents, all my private
letters and the records Of the st. Paul l
have no correction to make in tn etestimony
except that 1 said 1 could not recollect
whether there were one or two assemblages
of commanding officers aboard ship off Santi-
ago before the arrival Of the flying squadron
there on the 26th, and that if there were two
visits one must have been on board the Yale.
My log shows there were two assemblages,
both on board the Harvard.
Captain Lemly-You are likewise privileged
to make additions in the shape Of corrections.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-31
MAY STOP GRINDING
Mills Must Have Cars or Curtail
Their Output.

The car situation has reached a vital
point and unless it is relieved soon local
business will be seriously handicapped. It
is impossible to get enough cars to move
out freight promptly and the -four trade
is suffering more seriously than any other
line. A prominent miller said this morn
ing that his company is considering the
necessity Of curtailing the -four produc-
tion. This company has it's mills full of
flour, all of which would go out immedi-
ately if 1t were possible to get cars.
with 900 barrels ground last week
and 392. 900 for this week." said he, "the
total for the year should break all records.
1t will be doubly unfortunate If we are
obliged to lessen our grinding at this
time
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-31
SCARE FOR THE SULTAN
Demonstration by Bashi BazOuks
Whose Pay Is In Arrears.

Constantinople, Oct. 31.-A mutinous
demonstration was made in front of the
admiralty Offices Tuesday by 500 officers
and non commissioned bashi bazouks,
which caused dismay among the occupants
of the Yildlz palace. The pay of those
who took part in the demonstration is
several months in arrears, and only a
promise Of prompt settlement prevented
the carrying out OF threats Of further
action. All the troops, with the excep-
tion of the marines, are paid with fair
regularity, because they furnish the guard
at the weekly selamlik, and discomfort
among them might result in serious con-
sequences to Sultan Abdul Hamid
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-31
COMING RECEPTION

Miss Stones Friends Prepare to Give
Her Welcome.
Sofia, Oct. S1.-Americans are preparing
reception for Miss Stone upon her re-
lease. The Russian minister, NJ. Bakh-
meteff, expects a letter soon from Miss
Stone and the brigands through the envoy
sent last Friday. 1t is expected that Miss
Stone will be able to be present at Phil
iphopolis on Nov. 8 at the dedication Of
the new American church there. After
that she will doubtless go to the United
States to see her relatives.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-31
Mnshington small Talk.

Rev. T. P. Dent of Aberdeen, S. D., is in
Washington with party of English tourists
who were friends of his in Rockdale, Eng.
j. NJ Mil was to-day appointed postmaster
l-at Kranzeburg, Codington county, s. D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-31
DECLARED INFECTED

BubOnic Plague Exists at the Port
of Liverpool.
Rome, Oct. 31.-The port of Liverpool,
England, has been declared infected with
the bubonic plague. Arrivals from Liver
pool at Italian ports will undergo the GUS
tomary disinfection.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-31
EARI. RIIssELL MARRIEs AGAIN.

London, Oct 31.-Earl Russell and Mrs.
Molle Somerville were married at the regis
try office in London this morning. They were
formerly married In Nevada.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-31
HORRIBLE FATE
Woman Knocked Down by a Ram
and Killed by Hogs.

Ridgetown, Ont, Oct. 31.-Mrs. James
Robertson was knocked down by a ram
last night and while prostrated was at
tackled by a drove of hogs and killed.
When found both arms had been eaten off
and the body otherwise terribly mangled.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-31
Bank of Arispe Also Looted.

Bank of Arispe Also Looted.
Des Moines, Iowa, Oct S1.-Robbers,
during heavy rain storm last night, blew
open the safe of the bank of Arispe in the
town Of Arispe in Union county. They
obtained $4,000 in cash and a large
amount of negotiable papers. New clew as
to the robbers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-31

Continued ON Second Page.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-31
Bears Dignified Credentials.

In an interview, with Journal re-
porter at the West hotel Bishop Won
scheele referred at some length to the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-08
NEW SENATE BILLS.


S. T. 122, Ryder-Fixing allowance for
ties not exceeding population of 60,00O.
Towns and counties.
S. F. 1S, ng-Appropriating loco
for culVerts and bridges upon public
highway in Swift county. Roads and
bridges.
S. F. 124, Thompson-To amend section
743O of the general statutes of 1894, Telat-
ing to the keeping of prisoners in county
jails. Judiciary.
S. F. 125, Chilton-Providing for inspec-
ton of cattle, sheep and swine 20 be
slaughtered for food, in counties of more
than $1,000 inhabitants. Public health,
dairy andfood
S. F. 1875, cCarthy-Reimbursin Itasca
county for expenses incurred in trial of
George ]. Ferguson for murder of Frank
Noggles in 1899 Claims.
S. r. 127-McKill-To cure defects in tax
judgment sales, enforce payment of taxes
delinquent upon real estate, where notice
of sale is defective by reason of such
notice not having been published or post
ell within the time prescribed by law.
Judiciary.
S. F. 1913, Acknowledgements
$500 to aid in the construction, improve
nlent and repair of roads and bridges in
Itasca county Roads and bridges.
S. F. 129, McKusick-Tc amend section
4, chapter 204, general laws of 1857, as
amended by chapter 112, general laws of
1885, relating to the forfeiture of lands
Illegally held. Judiciary.
S. F. 100, judiciary Committee as Sub
stitute for S. f. 7S-Restrieting manner
of recording instruments in public rec
ords. Recommended to pass.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-08
LAWS NEED AMENDING.
ATTORNEY GENERAL GIVES LEGS
I.AToRS A FEW SUGGESTIONS.

Attorney General Douglas states in his
annual report that there is necessity OIL
amending the school apport1onment law
under which the fund received from the
sale of school lands is distributed among
the schools of the state He callS at
tenton to the fact that in a decision rem
dered in Kanabec cour ty last year IL was
held that the provision of the law 1mpoS-
fund For instance, one provision limits
the benefits to pupils who attend at least
thirty days in each year. He recon-
mends that the law be changed to give
the benefit to all pupils between hVe ana
tWenty-one years of age.
Another recommendation Is that Tax
commission be appointed. This is in line
with recommendations made by state Au-
ditor Dunn.
The attorney general thinks that re-
that the present system of calling tales
men often results in defeating justice.
With regard to the Jacobson 'Y'' case,
he holds that the section requiring CERTAIN
freight to be unloaded and reloaded AT
functions at cost and other clauses with
out cost to the shipper, is unconsteu-
tional.
He asks the legislature to designate the
county officers who are to be furnished
postage in the discharge of their public
duties. The present law anent this is not
clear.
An appropriation is asked from the leg
islature to pay the expenses OF returning
fugitives to this state. In many cases
now counties pay these expenses pens ana In
others the state footS the bills,
The statute of limitations is defective
in that it can run against the state. Much
money has been lost because of this, and
the law, in the opinion of the attorney
general. should be amended.
He also thinks that there should be
simpler form of conveyances, a shorter
form of mortgages, warranty deeds, etc.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-08
JUST A QUESTION OF PATRONAGE
sch1nmann Said to BE Preparing to
"ShOw' Senator'S,

sch1nmann Said to BE Preparing to
"ShOw" Senator's
M. B. Baker, Of Blue Earth Civ. was
appointed deputy oil inspector for Fari-
pault county by Gov Van SAINT Yesterday.
ana thereby hangs a tale During an
animated conversation yesterday be-
tween Mr.. Fred c. Schiffmann and a
prominent Farbault county Republican
In the lobby of the legislature, the new
OIL inspector was rudely jolted up
against the suggestion that L. P. Hunt
of Mankato. Is not the Mark Hanna
OF Faribault county, and would not
be permitted to dictate the distribution
of patronage in that sphere Of political
influence
AS result, the man, who was not
Mr.. Hunts choice, was made deputy
inspector
1t is said that Mr. Schiffmann is not
idly contemplating the even tenor of the
house, but is preparing for it's sudden
demise when 1t reaches the senate. This
preparation consists in reminding the
senators that there are various deputy
ships to be parcelled out, and that their
wishes may be considered to the extent
of placing the appointments as will best
suit those whose votes are sought.
This procedure, 1t is thought, will not
particularly improve the present status
OF Gov. Van SAINT as purveyor of pie,
but will save to the campaign commit
tee much needed cash, in that it is eX-
pected to result in the defeat of the Hurd
bill.