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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
AFTER POLICE OFFICIALS.
New York District Attorney Gathering
incriminat;nu Evidence.

New York. Jan. 2l.-George Bissert,
formerly wardman who left The coun-
try while under bail awaiting a rehear-
ing Of his trial for corruption in con-
ne;tion with disorderly houses. and
who returned to the city last week
under promise to divulge facts in
eliminating police officials higher up"
spslt some time during the day with
Assistant District Attorney Morgan.
In the course of this interview, 1t is
asserted, Bissert gave information in
collaboration of confession made by
Minnie KurtZ. who formerly kept dis
orderly house and who now is sup
posed to be dying of consumption in a
hosf.t9l ha~e.
Lena Schmitt and Rosie Greenburg.
VIII were inmates of Minnie Kurtz'
hoi.se. were brought here from Bridge
port Conn, during the day and Dis
triet Attorney jerome and Mr.. Morgan
saw them. They corroborated part of
Minnie kurtz' confession
Andrew Witt, who is now under
heavy bail on conspiracy charges for
keeping witnesses out of Mr.. Jerome 5
wag in these cases. and who has been
paroled in Mr.. Jerome's custody, was
also with the district attorney during
the day He is said to have gi-- val
uab'e Information as to who received
"pcoteo ton money" collected from dis
orderly houses.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
SALE GO RED LAKE LANDS.
Senator Ciapp Introduces Bill, to Dis
pose of Eleven Townships.

va, hingtoI, Jan. 21.-Senator Clarp
during the day introduc ed his bill for
the sale of eleven township in the
ceded Red Lake ls-is. 1t provides fer
the sale at pahlic auction of not more
than if1 ceres to each purchaser. one.
fifth purchase money to be paid in
"a. i and the balance in f1vc equal in
stallments.
Sections i6 and sc Of each township
are TO be reserved and patented to the
state of Minnesota under the school
gr9nt. The Indians are to remove to
a diminished reserve within six months
of the passage of the act, and are to
he allowed to take allotments Of 100
acres each on the diminished reserve.
hey are also to be paid $2o,ocO for
abandoned Improvements, and 100000
Of the proceeds OF the sales are to be
distributed per capita among them
Immediately after the ssle. and the re-
mainder in fifteeh annual instaliments.
The Red Lake band is to hold the
diminished .eserve separate from any
other hand, and is net to lose the
rights aCCiuinS to it under the exist
ing treaties The bill VII be referred
TO the secretary OF the interior for re-
mort
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
KELLY GIVEN TWO YEARS.
Member Of St. Louis House OF Dele
gates Convicted.

st. Louis. Jan. 21-Charles F. Kelly,
member and former speaker Of the
house of delegates, has been convicted
of perjury in connection with the SUI
burban street railway franchise deal
and given two years in the penten-
tiary. He still has to stand trial on
two charges of bribery in connection
with the same deal
Kelly was charged with having
sworn falsely before the grand jury
In his testimony concerning the $75,.
900 Doodle fund in the Suburban rail.
way franchise deal
After his indictment and before an
attempt had been made to arrest him
Kelly disappeared from st. Louis. On
his temperance in New York last
month it was learned that he had spent
his time away from home in Europe
Kelly then stated that it was his inten
tion to return to ST Louis and stand
trial on the various charges on which
indictments had been found but he
was arrested in Philadelphia and
brought back in the custody of a de-
tectiVe
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
MAKES a SERIOUS CHARGE.
Congressman Lester Tells Of an st
tcinpt to 8ribc Him.

Washington, Jan. PA subcommit
tee of the mouse committee on naval
affairs is investigating charges that
Representative Lester OF New York
has been been approached with bribe
of $4,000 for his support of PROPOSE
ton looking TO an appropriation for
additional submarine torpedo boats
with view TO ascertaining whether
there is sufii icient warrant for the COM
m.ttee to ASK the house to order reg
ular invss ;isation.
The sensational charge was made by
Mr Lester himself at meeting of the
committee during the afternoon. The
question of the Holland torpedo boats
was up and MIR Lester, who was op
posing the authorization of additional
boats, told the committee that he had
been approached with bribe. His
statement startled the committee.
Mr. Wheeler of Kentucky offered
resolution, which was adopted, to ap-
point a subcommittee to investigate
and 10 tenoTt.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
BOWEN IN WASHINGTON.
Minister to Venezuela at the National
Capital.

Washington, Jan 21-Minister Bow
en-. accompanied by Mrs. Bowen,
teached here shortly after noon. their
train from Charleston being five hours
late. They We're met at the station by
their nephew, Hamilton Holt of New
York, and drove at once to the Airing
on hotel
Immediately after luncheon Minister
Bowen called at the state department,
where he had long conference with
Assistant Secretary Hill. iie then
went to the home of Secretary Hay
TO report his arrival.
Minister Bowen was not prepared to
say just when his actual work of ne
gotiating with the representatives of
the allies here for the settlement of
the matters in dispute would begin.
He rather intimated that this might
depend on the return from New York
of Count Quadt. the German charge
d'affaires. who is fully acquainted with
the attitude of his government on the
questions at issue.
Mr.. Bowen called at the White
House during the afternoon, but the
president was not in his office at the
time. He refused to discuss any phase
of the Venezuelan embroglio.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
TELEGRAPHIc eREviTlEs.

There has been general advance OF
wages along the entire Delaware and
Hudson railroad system. ranging from
8 to 10 per cent.
President Roosevelt has accepted an
invitation to attend the bi-centennial
celebration of the birthday of John
Wesley to be held in New York Feb. 26.
Colonel J. S. Kelly died at his home in
Los Angeles. Cal. Tuesday aged sew
enty-siX years Colonel Kelly had held
many prominent political positions in
Illinois and Nebraska
Lewis n Ballard died at Yonkers.
N. Y, Tuesday after an illness of four
months. Mr. Ballard was a member
of the famous All-American rife team
which in 1874, 1875 and 1876 defeated
all comers at home and abroad
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
ssNskTloN IN THE HOUSE.
Young Woman in the Gallery Calls
Member a Liar.

Washington. Jan. 2l.-The house
during the Gay passed the District of
Columbia appropriation bill and suhse
0uently began the consideration of the
Philippine currency bill The general
debate on the District bill was largely
devoted to discussion of the Alaskan
boundary line dispute.
Mr.. Cochran CMoJ denounced as a
"cowardly surrender" the course of
the state department.
Mr.. Hepburn tIa.) took up the chal-
enge and counteIed with the charge
that Democratic administrations had
surrendered the territory between lat
itudes 80 and $40 and also the re-
public Of Texas
While Mr.. Cochran was speaking of
the trucking policy of the United
States to Great Britain" a stylishly
dressed young woman in the gallery
leaned forward and cried out you lie"
She then left the gallery.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
RElCHsTAG IN AN UPRoAR.
Socialists Refer to the President as %;
Miserable Ooq,"

Berlin, Jan 21.-There was stormy
scene in the reichstag during the day,
following an attempt of Herr Vollmar,
Socialist, to raise debate on the
charges brought against the late Herr
Krupp and Emperor Williams tele-
grams and speeches on the subject.
The president of the house declined to
permit the discussion, and the Socialist
violently protested against this ruling,
asserting that he was violating the
rights of the reichstag
The ground on which the president
refused to allow the debate was that
it was out of order to discuss pri-
vate person while debating the budget
The president interposed several times
to prevent Herr Vollmar from continu-
ing his remarks. The Socialists, who
reviied the president frequently, re-
ferred to him as "a miserable dog"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
MorORMAN PLEADS GUILTY.
Incident of Presidents Carriage Acct
dent at PittsfieId, Mass, Closed

Pittsfield, Mass. Jan 2l-The dis
tressing incident connected with Pres
ident Roosevelts S visit to the Berkshire
hills last summer. when his carriage
was demolished by an electric car and
his secret service guard. William
Craig killed, was finally closed during
day in the superior court. The
.uctorman, Euclid Madden. pleaded
guilty to a charge of manslaughter,
and was sentenced by Judge Pierce to
six months in the house of correction
and ordered to pay fine of $500. The
conductor Of the car. James T Kelly
who was also indicted, had his case
placed on file
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
LEGISLATIVE GOSSIP.

"Hurrah for God"-Hon. James T.
Dubois. S,.g1;,'ft' ',iy |"-2>".-..?''"'ft' SAINT
Gall, Switzerland. now in the state
department at Washington-an old
friend of the Bismarck Tribune editor
and Senator Hansbrough-upon hear
ing Of the election of Senator Hans
brough. writes the following char
acteristic note: 81 feel like the COW
boy from Nebraska who arrived al
Lucerne, Switzerland. at night and
when. in the morning, he stepped out
onto the veranda of his hotel and
saw the far-reaching waters of the
beautiful lake surrounded by the
mighty snow-capped Alps he took off
his hat and cried "Hurrah for God.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
ALGER IN MICHIGAN.
Ex-Secretary Of War Elected to the
United States Senate.

Lansing. Mich, Jan. 21-Former
Secretary of War r A. Alger who by
the ad interim appointment of Gov
ernor Bliss succeeded the late Senator
James Mcmillan in the United States
senate. was during the afternoon for
mally elected by the Michigan legisla-
ture to fill out the uneXpired term CT
Senator Mcmillan All the Republic
ans of both houses and one Democrat
voted for Senator Alger. The other
ten Democrats nine in the house and
one in the senate. voted for Lorenzo I
Durand. their defeated candidate for
governor at the last election
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
SEVERE ENGAGEMENT
VENEZUELAr REBELS ATTACK
THE GOVERNMENT FORCES
At CORO.
BATTLE LASTS TEN |. .:S
General Ricra Said to Have Been in
Command Of the Revolutionary Ar.
my-casuaities Of the Opposing
Forces Very Aeavy-Rebels Finally
Of Caracas in Darkness.
Of Caracas in Darkness.

Paris, Jan. 2l.--The Caracas CORE.
patch that the government forces in
Coro were attacked Monday by revo
lutionists under General Riera. The
engagement lasted for ten hours and
the casualties we're heavy. The revo
lutionists finally retired.
The CORES spondent says also that the
streets of Caracas al present are with
out light
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
KITTREDGE REELECTED
South Dakota Legislature Returns Him
to the Senate.

Pierre, s. D., Jan. 21.-The vote in
separate houses of the legislature on
United States senator was taken dur
ing the afternoon. 1t was strictly on
party lines, the nine Democrats in the
house and four in the senate voting for
John a. Bowler and the Republicans
for Alfred T. kittredge.
The total vote for United States sen
ator in both houses gave A. B. Kilt
redge, Rep, 10 to 13 for John A. Bow
Ter. Dom
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
RiOTiNG IN PORTUGAL.
Police Fire on the Mob, Killing Four
and Woundinq Many.

Lisbon, Jan. 21.-Serious riots have
occurred at Fundao, province of Beira,
in Northern Portugal. All the male
inhabitants of Fundao armed them
selves with scythes and effected the
rescue from the police of certain poach.
ers who mad been arrested. The police
fired on the villagers, killing four and
wounding many.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
Revolution in Salvador.

Panama. Jan. 2l.-General Luis A.
Varahona and Manuel Rivas have or
ganized force on the frontier OF
Guat emala and have started a reyolu-
tion in Salvador The president of
Salvador, Senor Begaldo has left the
capital with a strong force to engage
the rebels.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
CHARLES w. PLAYTER DEAD.
Was at One Time Doorkeeper Of the
National House.

Cedar Rapids. Ia. Jan. 21.-Charles
w Playter, a prominent business man.
died here during the day, aged fifty.
He was chief of the division of the
customs department under President
Cleveland and later doorkeeper Of the
national house. He was well known
correspondent of many Iowa papers
for many years in both Washington
and Des Moines.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
REGARDED AS HOPEFUL.
London's View of Castro's Offer Of Gus
tom Receipts.

London, Jan. 21.-Few comments ap-
pear in the press on the Venezuelan
affair. but what is said is to the effect
that the situation is altogether hopeful
because of President Castro's offer of
the customs receipts as guarantee,
and more particularly on account of
the conciliatory and amiable attitude
of Chancellor Won Buelow in the Ger
man reichstag.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
ECHO OF SPANISH WAR.
Spain Sues Scotch Shipbuilding Firm
for Breach of Contract.

Edinburg, Scotland. Jan. 21.--The
Spanish minister of marine, Sanchez
Toca. began action during the day be-
fore the court of session to recover
1915 900 from the Clyde Bank Engin-
eering and Shipbuilding company be-
cause of the company's failure to de-
liver in contract time four torpedo boat
destioyers which had been intended
for use during the Spanish-Amercan
war
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
Deadlock in North Carolina.

Raleigh. Y c. Jan. 2l.-Four ballots
were taken during the evening in the
Democratic caucus There was little
change from the previous ballots.
though Locke Craig reached thirty
four, his highest point. There is no
sign of break in the deadlock.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
CHICAGO
MINI EAPOLiS.
Chicago Markets.

Chicago, Jan. -Hogs-Receipts
10000; market weak; light. S600m
$50; mixed, S6,25mGS5 heavy, $685.
6695; rough s640@6.60 Cattle
Receipts, 10000; market firm 10c
higher Sheep-Receipts, $1,000:
market steady: l0c higher
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
TO SUCCEED RAWLINs.
Apostle Reed Smoot Elected Senator
From Utah.

Salt Lake, Jan. 21-Reed Smoot
was during the afternoon elected
United States senator from Utah to
eacceed Senator RawlinS.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
Hopkins Succeeds Mason.

Springfield, H., Jan. 21.-Congress-
man Albert J. Hopkins has been elect
ed United States senator in both
houses.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22

About the only matter in the house
yesterday aside from the routine intro
rlnction of bills. was the resolution OF
Mr.. Kraabel of Trail, resembling the
Rction of the senate in requesting J.
&. Hamilton to remain in capacity
advisory to the members. speaker and
rlerks. Mr.. Kraabels resolution was
tabled on motion of Major Buttz, of
Ransom
Bills Introduced.
House Bill No. sc. Requires
feeistration of apprentices in phar-
macy.
1--.&-s.e..s.' -s;i,i No. 81. McLain-Pre-
Fcrihes qualifications of assistant phar
macists.
House Bill No. 3S. Wall-Reauires
certificate of payment OF special as
Fessments before transfer of real es
tate can be entered.
House Bill No. 80. Wall-Cures con
Ilict in present laws and requires city
council to make levy Of taxes on OF
before first Monday in July.
House Bill No. 40, Wall-Annual ap
propriation bill of cities to be passed
ht meeting in July of each year.
House Bill No. Al, Wall-Cures con
net in recent laws regarding time
pi certificatiOn of tax levies bv cities
House Bill No. AZ. Wall-Provides
or reassessment of property for i'm
Provement in special city improve
ment districts where any former as
Fessments have been set aside or de
flared illegal by law.
House Bill No. 43. Miller-Changes
ime mortgage OF personal property
eases to be valid as against
creditors of mOrtgagor from three
ears to one year from filing
nd time for filing of renewal affidavit
rom ninety to sixty days
House Bill No. A, Palmer-Changes
boundary line between Ward and vii
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
SENATOR lAvAvEA WOULD RE.
PEAL DRUGGISTS LIQUOR
PERMIT LAW.
BILL TO PREVENT so.
LIGHTING SALES OF LIQUOR
IN STATE.
<raabel Introduces a Resolution to
Curtail Major Hamilton's Authority
for Bills In Both Houses.

In the senate yesterday little was
dome aside from the introduction of
bills. Mamie Mudgett was elected
|stenographer for tho members Of the
senate, and NJ s. Harrison. r. r.
|Hedtke. p H. Gaffney. Miss Emma
|Messersmith, Annie e. Grivette Grace
|Montagu and F. r. Steinbroek were
|added to the force of senate clerks.
The secretary of state was requested
ho purchase two typewriting machines
bor the use of the senate stem
|oeraphers.
Reference Of Bills.
The following bills were referred:
|cIo 20, judiciary; 81, judiciary; %,
appropriations; 80. corporations other
han municipal.
Bills Introduced.
Senate Bill No 40. Kirkeide-Pro-
hides for forty farmers institutes an
nually and appropriates $4,000 for
hat purpose.
Senate Bill No. Al. Lavayea-Makes
i unlawful for any person to solicit
Dr take orders for liquor in the state
pf North Dakota. Fine of 800 and
thirty days Imprisonment.
Senate Bill No. AZ, Lavayea-Re-
peals druggists liquor permit law.
Senate Bill No. 43. Taylor-Provides
tor issuance of $15O.000 four per cent
bonds based on lands Of state universi-
H. for repairs and permanent improve
hnents.
Senate Bill No "A, Taylor-Oath Of
pffce as attorneys may be admins
Tered to graduates of the state law
school by clerk of supreme court in or
{out of term time
Senate Bill No. As. McLean-County
must have state nor
|pnal certificate or equivalent. or be
school. college or university. except
Pin case of counties where salary is
Eless than 81 900 annually. where pres
TENT law as to qualifications may apply.
Senate Bill No. 46. LaMoure-
Amends and re-enacts section 1914. re-
|vised codes. relating to maintenance
[of action for damages and provides
|that when death is caused by the
|wrongul act or omission of any
party or corporation the personal repre-
sentative of the deceased may main
ain an action il he might have main
fained one. had he lived, for an injury
rause by the same act or omission;
bction must be commenced within two
Wears from the date of the act or
omission complained Of and the max
mum damages are IS 1000. the amount
to be for the exclusive benefit of the
Widow and next Of kin and distributed
n the same proportion as personal
property; any demand for the support
pf the deceased and for funeral ex-
penses duly allowed by the county
rourt shall be first deducted and paid.
THE HOUSE.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22

House in Order-The house was in
order for the meeting yesterday morn
ing Notwithstanding that all desks had
been removed for the dance on the
preceding night. Superintendent Nc
Ellis was busy with a large force
of men during the morning and
had the capitol building thoroughly
cleaned at noon yesterday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22
LEGISLATIVE NOTES..

Signing vouchers-Speaker Baker
made the members of the house happy
Yesterday when he announced that the
vouchers for the first twenty days pay
would be distributed by the clerks for
the signatures of members. The
vouchers were signed after the house
recessed and the members will get
their warrants for per diem and mile
age on Jan &c
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-22

liams counties to conform to original
intention of legislature
House Bill No. As. Smpson-Ex
empts volunteer firemen from payment
of poll tax
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-21
UNION OF AMERICAN
HEBREW CONGREGATIONS
Eighteenth Annual Council Opens in

Eighteenth Annual Council Opens in
St. Louis.
81, LOUIS, Mo, Jan. 20.-The eigh-
teehth annual council of the Union of
American Hebrew congregations con-
Vened here today with more than 100
delegates present. The executive board
declded TO recommend to the council
that the work of raising memorial
1und OF $l,000,000 for the endowment
OF the Hebrew Union college at Gin
clnnat be continued. In addition to
the fund, the question regarding the
rights of Jews as Americans in the
cues OF Russia and other foreign
countries willbbe discussed.
Rabbi David Phillipson, of Cincinna-
Il, delivered the presidential address.
RABBI Abraham Simon, of Omaha,
spoke on THE Problem Of the Modern
Sunday School,"
A committee Of three, consisting of
kew. Joseph Silvcrman, Max B. May
ana israel Klein, was appointed to con-
s1der resolutions in regard to bring
ing into synagogues Jews who are not
animated with any congregation.
resolution was offered to instruct
the executive committee to call a ma
uonal congress of Hebrews of >A1neri-
ca, probably to be held in st. Louis.
The election of officers for the ensu-
ing year resulted: Nathan Frank, st.
Louis, president; Martin A. Marks,
cleveland, vice president; Lipman
Levy, Cincinnati, secretary; Leon Deis-
mer, Philadelphia, assistant secretary.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-21
Work for Mr.. Gomners.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 20.-The
executive council Of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor today decided to pros
ecute an active campaign in behalf of
the laws TO prohibit child labor, and to
regulate the labor of minors in ali
states not now having such statutes.
and 10 urge the enactment Of the bill
pending in congress to make eight
hours days work on government con-
tracts. A conference was arranged for
Jan. % at Cleveland between the Unit
ed Association of Plumbers and the
National Association of Steamfitters
the purpose being to effect harmony
between the two organizations.
Mr.. Gompers was directed to prose
cute campaign of education re-
garding the labor movement in the
South and West. An investigation was
ordered into allegations that Porto RI
can latorers in Hawaii are being in
humanity treated.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-21
The PenurIous CARLYLE.

1t is no drawback for a Christmas gift
to be useful as well as ornamental, but
there is 3athos in Carlyle's presenratloI
of O washing table to his wife at Christ
mas, 1850. At that time he had long es-
capped poverty, but could conceive no more
article which he promised in note which
the curious may still read at his house
in Cheyne Row, THE Prophecy OF
Washstand to the neatest of all Women
Blessings on her bonny face and be IL
ever biithcts me. as it is dear blithe OF
mott Carlyle, Dee. 25, $780, This
message appears to have been written III
hurry. as if Carlyle. hearing the clocks
strike midnight, exclaimed, God bless my
soul! It's Christmas day. ,Jeannie should
stand the other day; she shall have it,"
and forthwith penned the promise thereof
anyway he gave a s. note. anG Mrs:
Carlyle bought marble, marble ana mahogany